Dance Fremont needs your help!

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News from our neighbor, Dance Fremont...  Dance Fremont needs your help! Since 1996, Dance Fremont has been a part of our community at 4015 Stone Way N. While their permanent studio is being renovated, they’ve moved to a temporary location at 8420 Greenwood Ave N. Dance Fremont is working hard to inspire a lifelong love of dance in each student in an inclusive atmosphere full of joy and creativity. They’re in danger of not being able to provide meaningful scholarships to…

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Neighbor Connection – Lincoln Links

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This post comes to us from John Nicon, neighbor at University House.  Two noteworthy Wallingford institutions, 90 years apart in age, but right across the street from each other have formed a new relationship. Lincoln High School and University House, ERA Living’s premier retirement home, have formed “LINCOLN LINKS” to share their resources and activities. Developed in 1997 by the University of Washington Retirement Association and ERA Living, University House has become home for many retired UW professors and staff. They…

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WCSC Fall Reception

When: Wednesday, October 25, 2023, from 6pm to 9pm Where: Fremont Mischief Distillery, 132 N Canal St, Seattle, WA 98103 The Wallingford Community Senior Center is back at Fremont Mischief Distillery for the first time since 2019 for our Fall Reception. We will celebrate this year’s triumphs and growing opportunities for older adults in Wallingford and the greater Seattle area. The center is excited to share news about community events, programs, and services with new and familiar friends alike. Enjoy drinks,…

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Congratulations Historic Wallingford!

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Historic Seattle, the city's top preservation advocacy and education organization, has awarded Historic Wallingford its 2023 Community Advocacy Award! Each year, Historic Seattle hosts the Preservation Celebration to support its mission to save meaningful places that foster lively communities. At the event, honorees are also recognized with awards for their achievements in historic preservation in categories such as Best Preservation Project or Outstanding Stewardship. Here's what they had to say about our neighborhood champion: Historic Wallingford has been instrumental in creating a historic district, organizing…

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Reminder: Join us Tues, Oct 10 to discuss the future of Wallyhood

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We posted The End of Wallyhood? on September 20, 2023 and received responses from many of you imploring us to keep the blog alive and a number of RSVPs to our meeting next week. Thank you! We are glad to know the blog has been a meaningful part of your Wallingford community experience. We are also grateful for the suggestions for change and ideas for improvement. Now, back to those RSVPs...without your help, we cannot create a new vision and carry…

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Wallingford Autumn Clean Up on October 14th

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Does the seemingly ceaseless litter on the sidewalks and curbside along 45th and side streets bother you? On Saturday, October 14th from 10am -1pm, you have the opportunity to lend a hand to clean up the neighborhood. Colleen Kurke, operating as Street Keepers, adopted N 45th from I-5 to Stone Way via City of Seattle Adopt- A- Street program to tend. This program supports community member’s efforts to improve the appearance of their neighborhood by supplying basic tools such as gloves,…

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Walk to end colon cancer – October 7 at Gasworks Park

Seattle walks loud to end colon cancer Colorectal Cancer Alliance and local allies host second annual Seattle walk October 7 Marking its second year walking loud in Seattle, the Colorectal Cancer Alliance is hosting the annual Seattle Walk to End Colon Cancer on Saturday, Oct. 7 at Gas Works Park. In its inaugural year in 2022, more than 620 people walked to reject the stigma, stop the silence and cancel colon cancer. This year’s walk is expected to be even bigger,…

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