Have You Ever Wondered What “AL” Stands For? Have you wondered, as you walk past the AL Thrift Store at 1415 N 45th Street, what “AL” stands for and who they are? I know I did when I first stopped in. I had just gotten the keys to my new apartment at Stonehedge, making my big move to live closer to my daughter. What I found there was more than just great bargains on some odds and ends I needed to…
Wallyhood hosted one of its irregular, aperiodic, and deeply entertaining neighborhood meetups at The Rebel (formerly Kate’s Pub). We had publicized this in a couple of postings recently, but frankly, we the editors were a little worried that it would be the five of us sitting in the back room with the pool table drinking pitchers of beer and eating wings and chips. Which would not be a bad thing, by any stretch, as the other four editors, at least, are…
The day of the Wallyhood Neighborhood Meetup is fast approaching! This will be your opportunity to connect with the folks who help run this blog: the Wallyhood writers and editors. Let us know what you like, and even what you don’t like. Want to get involved? Learn how! And don’t forget to hobnob with your neighbors while you’re there. Event: Wallyhood Neighborhood Meetup Date: Thursday, May 28th Time: 7–9 pm Place: The Rebel, 309 NE 45th Street. This is the former…
As reported on Wallyhood, the Wallingford Community Council (WCC) met on Tuesday, May 5th in the chapel of the Good Shepherd Center to elect new members of the board. Board Election Results & Transition (courtesy of Bonnie Williams and Matt Hallett) Thank you to our dedicated outgoing board from the past two years: Ted Hunter Mark Johanson Matt Hallett Mary Hodder Margaret Holt Jen Ring Perez (one year) Bonnie Williams (President) Bonnie is the only member leaving the board, after two…
On Saturday, April 4th, many Wallingford residents joined local dignitaries in celebrating the grand opening of the FamilyWorks Wallingford Food Bank. The following recap was provided by FamilyWorks Executive Director Marcia Wright-Soika. What a joyful, heart-filled day it was to celebrate the grand opening of the Wallingford Food Bank with our community on a beautiful spring Saturday! It was truly special to see more than 250 neighbors, partners, volunteers, and friends gathered together, reminding us that this work has always been, at…
It’s been more than a year since we had a meeting with you all, our readers and neighbors. So we’re overdue! More details will follow, but for now, here are the essentials to put in your calendar: Event: Wallyhood Neighborhood Meetup Date: Thursday, May 28 Time: 7-9 pm Place: The Rebel, 309 NE 45th Street. This is the former site of Kate’s Pub, about a block up the hill from I-5. This will be your opportunity to meet the folks who…
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…