Neighborhood Clean Up Saturday, May 2

Oh, hello again, tiny, annoying sugar ants. Greetings, elegant, vibrant tulips. And heyo, spring cleaning! As we turn to freshening up our homes and gardens, let’s not forget about the space just beyond the property line: our sweet little neighborhood! How many times have you walked past that soggy, old paper cup and thought, “someone should clean that up.” Well, guess what? You are someone! And on Saturday, May 2, you can join your fellow ‘someones’—AKA neighbors—to spruce up Wallingford’s sidewalks, parking…

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The Story of R: The On-Ramp Advocate for Ukraine

Here at Wallyhood, we often write about institutions and landmarks in our neighborhood. This story is about a living icon. If you have spent any time at all in Wallingford, especially near the freeway, you’ve seen him: the trim, steadfastly persistent man with a long beard, sitting in front of now-faded Ukrainian flags. Driving rain or baking summer sun, he sits on his folding chair, waving to the cars lining up to enter the freeway and handing out brochures to those…

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Wallingford is a Buzzin’ on April 25th

As a sure sign of spring, here is an overview of the many activities taking place in the neighborhood this Saturday, April 25th. Whether you want to advocate, protest, run, learn, or get creative, you can do it all on Saturday in and around Wallingford! What: Book Club Run of We Loved to Run by local author Stephanie Reents When: 9:30 am–12 pm Where: Woodland Park & Red Arrow Coffee, 425 NW Market Street, Other: Get your tickets in advance; the cost…

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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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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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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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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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