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If you haven't noticed, by the volume of unsolicited cards in your mailbox showing smiling people and (mostly) professional layout and design…It's Election Campaign Season! Election Day is Tuesday, August 1st. Our current Seattle City Council representative, Alex Pedersen, is stepping down from his seat at the end of the year to restore his sanity and presumably pursue life in the real world—or at least, an alternate reality than the bubble that is Seattle city government. Pedersen is not alone in…

Roger, self-proclaimed “Duke of Doodads” and the store manager over at iconic Wallingford retailer and cultural shrine, Archie McPhee, wrote to us this week to let us know that they are celebrating their landmark 40th anniversary on Thursday, July 13th! Not only will there be a 40% discount on all your favorite items like rubber chickens, devil ducks, and alien-related supplies, Roger says that there will also be “games and fun” in their parking lot at Stone Way N and N…

The Wallingford Kiddie Parade, a neighborhood tradition for over 75 years, takes place this Saturday! Enjoy floats, marching bands and more while supporting your neighborhood. This year’s parade, organized by Celebrate Wallingford, is themed “Halloween in July.” Details: Date: This Saturday, July 15 Time: 11 am Route: Along 45th St. from Bagley to Interlake

Green Stage’s Backyard Bard players will be presenting two delightful Shakespeare plays this coming Friday (July 14) and Saturday (July 15) at the Wallingford Playfield (N 42nd St and Wallingford Ave N) at 7 pm. The plays are free but donations will be accepted. These Shakespeare plays have been edited down to one hour each to make it all the more fun, especially for the younger, squirmier set. Wallingford is the place for opening night for both of these plays to…

Wallingford seems to be filled with cats: cats gazing out at you from windows; cats coming to meet you on the sidewalk; cats crouched under cars and bushes looking cautiously at you as you pass by. At our house, we have many cats passing through our yard that we recognize as well as the occasional newcomer. They all seem to have owners as evidenced by collars, their healthy appearance, and their obvious comfort around humans. But then there was Izzy. Izzy…

STARS & STRIPES: 4th of July Dockside Bash at Bowriders on Lake Union Tuesday, July 4, 2023 101 NE Northlake Way Seattle, WA 98105 7:30pm - 12:30am (Bar included 'til 10:00pm) If you need a break from the Seafair Summer event at Gasworks park, hop on over to one of our neighborhood's quiet gems for what they are calling the ULTIMATE Independence Day extravaganza! Experience unbeatable waterfront views of the dazzling Space Needle Fireworks over Lake Union!  Bowriders invites you to Watch…

As they did last year, Amazon will sponsor this year’s Seafair Summer Fourth activities at Gas Works Park as well as at South Lake Union. This is your chance to party like it’s 2022. Why do I say that? Well, in scrutinizing their website for this year, the plans seem very similar to last year. But don’t let that discourage you from going; I’m sure the music and the fireworks will be fresh and different! I posted last year at this…