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Read more about the article Visualizing Option C for Lincoln Sports Field at Lower Woodland Park

Visualizing Option C for Lincoln Sports Field at Lower Woodland Park

The upcoming community meeting on April 25th (10–11:30 am) at Hamilton International Middle School, 1610 N 41st Street, represents a pivotal moment for the future of Lower Woodland Park. Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is set to present refined versions of both the district’s Option A plan and the community-driven Option C plan for a sports field for Lincoln High School. Friends of Lower Woodland Park have rendered Option C to clarify the design of the proposed field at N 50th Street and…

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Read more about the article Thank a Volunteer for Their Service This Week, April 19-25

Thank a Volunteer for Their Service This Week, April 19-25

Since 1974, National Volunteer Week has been an opportunity to recognize the impact of volunteer service—the power of volunteers to tackle society’s greatest challenges, build stronger communities, and transform the world. National Volunteer Week was established by President Richard Nixon, and in 1990, President George H.W. Bush established one of the largest volunteer associations, called Points of Light. National Volunteer Week takes place annually in April, which is Global Volunteer Month. This year, we celebrate our volunteers from April 19-25, and…

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Read more about the article Wally-Home Resource Fair is Rapidly Approaching!

Wally-Home Resource Fair is Rapidly Approaching!

On Saturday, April 25th, Historic Wallingford will host the Wally-Home Resource Fair at the landmarked Wallingford Center, 1815 N 45th Street. Starting at 10 am and continuing until 3:30 pm, the fair connects neighbors with trusted local businesses and experts in supporting the homes and stories that define Wallingford. The goal is to offer resources to those who love their vintage homes, offering information about how to be good stewards of these cherished places and this community. Additionally, in response to…

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Read more about the article SPS Community Meeting April 25th at Hamilton Middle School: Option A vs Option C for a New Sports Field at Lower Woodland Park!
Two options for a new Lincoln sports field at Lower Woodland Park

SPS Community Meeting April 25th at Hamilton Middle School: Option A vs Option C for a New Sports Field at Lower Woodland Park!

Editor’s Note: See Eric’s prior stories on this subject: Lincoln Playfields Option C: Combining Options A and B for a Better Lower Woodland Park Design (Dec 15, 2025) Lincoln Playfields at Lower Woodland Park: An Update on Option A and Option C (Jan 19, 2026) Lincoln High School has approval for a new hybrid football/soccer field, funded by the BEX levy for Seattle Public Schools. Most people welcome improvements to Lower Woodland Park and the expansion of playing fields there, but…

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Read more about the article WCSC Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser April 17th

WCSC Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser April 17th

Once again, the Wallingford Community Senior Center is hosting its traditional spaghetti dinner from 6 to 7 pm on Friday, April 17, 2026. Only $10, and the menu is terrific! To sign up, please call 206.461.7825, e-mail us, or visit our website. WCSC is located at 4649 Sunnyside Avenue N, Suite 140 (lower level of the Good Shepherd Center).

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Read more about the article Escape to a Museum with your Seattle Public Library Card

Escape to a Museum with your Seattle Public Library Card

When I was young, I did not live near a public library, and my mom rarely took me since it was not convenient. Luckily, I could visit my elementary school library after school, since I was a walker. Our librarian encouraged us to stop by every day to check out a book, which mattered because we only visited the library once a week during class time. A bookmobile also came through our neighborhood each month, bringing many of our favorite books right…

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Read more about the article Freeway Estates Community Orchard Plant Sale This Saturday, April 11

Freeway Estates Community Orchard Plant Sale This Saturday, April 11

The Freeway Estates Community Orchard (FECO) plant sale returns for 2026 this Saturday afternoon, April 11th. FECO was started in 2010 by a group of determined area volunteers when the plot was just grass and invasive plants. Today, they offer several events throughout the year, and the annual plant sale is one of them. The plant sale arrives just in time to kick off the gardening season, featuring veggie starts, flowers, native and ornamental plants, dahlia tubers, ornamental bulbs, fruiting plants,…

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