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Read more about the article Fantastic February at Wallingford Community Senior Center

Fantastic February at Wallingford Community Senior Center

Seattle Art Museum Thursday, February 8, 2024 From 1:00 to 4:00 pm See Alexander Calder mobiles and more on our visit to The Seattle Art Museum! We'll have a guided tour at 1:30, and then explore the museum on our own. Cost for members is $10.00 and $12.00 for non-members.  This is an exceptional deal. RSVP at 206-461-7825. For more information, please visit our website at https://wallingfordseniors.org/.   Lunar New Year Potluck Monday, February 12, 2024 12:00 to 1:00 pm Join Wallingford Community…

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Read more about the article Bare roots, no leaves…..fruit trees!

Bare roots, no leaves…..fruit trees!

It is hard to get too excited about the garden in the dark depths of January, but February is upon us bringing with it sunsets after 5 PM moving forward until November!  While it is not yet PLANTING time (our last frost date in Seattle is not until mid-March) it is a great time to start PLANNING what you might want to grow this year.  Bare Root Trees are Available Now Have you considered expanding your skills into growing fruit in…

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Read more about the article Wallingford’s Bartell Drugs is Closing

Wallingford’s Bartell Drugs is Closing

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Since the company was purchased by Rite Aid in October 2020, the demise of Bartell Drugs locations in our region has been well documented. As dozens of stores closed (including “Store #1” in downtown Seattle in December) various locations seemed to be hanging on, and I’m sure I wasn't alone in hoping that the Wallingford Bartell’s would avoid the hit. Alas, it is not so. In the last week of January, “STORE CLOSING” and “ENTIRE STORE ON SALE!” signs appeared on…

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Today! 19 Cent Burgers at Dick’s

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If you need a boost in your Tuesday, head on over Dick's Drive-In on 45th Street for a 19 cent burger and don't miss the pop-up apparel shop! In celebration of Dick’s Drive-In’s 70th Anniversary on January 28th, we will be rolling back the price of a cheeseburger or hamburger to the original price of 19¢, just like in 1954! In order to serve you and all of our loyal customers with the same efficiency and quality you’ve come to expect, we…

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Read more about the article Upcoming January Events at the Wallingford Community Senior Center

Upcoming January Events at the Wallingford Community Senior Center

The Wallingford Community Senior Center (WCSC) has scheduled some activities in the latter part of the month geared toward older members of the community. WCSC is located at the Good Shepherd Center, in the heart of Wallingford.   1. Civic Coffee with Age Friendly Seattle, January 24 Age-Friendly Seattle hosts monthly Civic Coffee events in a partnership with The Seattle Public Library. These are opportunities for older adults to gather and learn about a topic from local experts. The topic of…

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Read more about the article Wallyhood Winter Meetup (and Tater Tot Fest)

Wallyhood Winter Meetup (and Tater Tot Fest)

Attention Wallyhood writers, aspiring writers, potential editors, and interested community members! The current Wallyhood editorial staff (Jack, Megan, Julie, and Gary) invites you to a meetup with us on Tuesday, February 13th, 7 p.m., at the venerable Wallingford restaurant, the Blue Star Café & Pub (4512 Stone Way N.). In addition to some old-fashioned engagement, we’ll be brainstorming story ideas and looking for writers willing to take them on. Wallyhood remains an all-volunteer operation, so we depend on the support of…

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