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Shakespeare in the Park is back, bringing free performances to Wallingford this coming weekend! Wallingford will play host to two classic Shakespeare plays, All's Well That Ends Well and Julius Caesar. Backyard Bard presents abbreviated 1-hour productions of Shakespeare’s plays, performed by a small ensemble of versatile actors and directed by Sarah Stillion. Julius Caesar Summary: In ancient Rome, Julius Caesar, a charismatic and ambitious general, rises to power. However, his growing influence sparks jealousy among his peers, leading to a…

It was a dark and stormy night . . .  Well actually it was just a stormy morning, back on June 3rd of this year, w hen we experienced wind gust up to 50 miles per hour, with Cliff Maas, on his weather blog calling it more like a November morning. Combined with wet soils, due to substantial rainfall at the time, numerous trees around the city came down.  One tree that did not survive was a native Bigleaf Maple, on…

Back in August of last year, Gary wrote about the possible elimination of #20 bus service which, then, never happened. However, the drama continues. Wallyhood was contacted by neighbors several weeks ago concerning the elimination of #20 bus service in September as part of a reduction and consolidation of bus service as the Link light rail Lynnwood extension opens this Fall. The #20 serves the northern and eastern extremes of Wallingford. (See Metro’s map here.) It is surprisingly difficult to substantiate…

Nestled in the greenery of Meridian Park, with the local Pea Patch, Tilth and the Children's garden, WCSC is a great place to visit. Come by and say hello. All events are at, or meet up at the Wallingford Community Center- 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N. Ste 140, Seattle WA  98103 Charles Forsher Presentation Wednesday, July 17 1:00 to 1:45 pm Charles a WCSC member and local photographer, will share his story and what draws him to capture certain scenes and details…

We are on the final countdown to the Wallingford Parade happening this coming Saturday, July 13th starting at 11:00 a.m. at N. 45th and Bagley. This is a Seafair event and is supported financially by many Wallingford businesses.  We thank all the sponsors including Bedrooms and More, Dunn Lumber, Cedarhouse Flowers, Luna Kitchen and Bath, Keller Williams, Harold’s Lamps, Pacific Northwest Shop, Wallingford Community Council (WCC), QFC/Boar's Head Hotdog Stand, Silver Tray Thai, CVS, Key Bank and Dick's Drive-In for their…

Nearly two years after tantalizingly hanging a “COMING SOON” shingle on their chain link fence and hosting a kick-off event, Gasworks Brewing has opened for business at 2401 N Northlake Way. After a soft launch on July 2, the waterside brewery opened their doors to the public on July 3, just in time for some fantastic weather and the annual party that descends upon Wallingford every Independence Day. While I wasn’t brave enough to battle the crowds on the Fourth, I…