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Read more about the article Grass Roots Efforts on 45th Street: Help The Sparkling Wallingford Society Take out Foxtail!

Grass Roots Efforts on 45th Street: Help The Sparkling Wallingford Society Take out Foxtail!

The Sparkling Wallingford Society (SWS) formed in 2025 through Seattle’s Adopt a Street Program. Spearheaded by Carrie Johnson, the society collects trash on NE/N 45th Street from I-5 to Stone Way. [See Wallyhood’s coverage of SWS from earlier this year.] This fall, they’re partnering with the Wallingford Chamber of Commerce to go to the next level! Here’s what Carrie posted on the Wallingford & Fremont Community Facebook page: Terrific block party today, Sparkling Wallingford Society! We planted the bed in front of…

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Read more about the article Assistance League Gives Thanks Closing Out Their Year

Assistance League Gives Thanks Closing Out Their Year

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…

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Read more about the article Wallyhood Neighborhood Meetup Recap

Wallyhood Neighborhood Meetup Recap

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…

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Read more about the article Wallyhood Neighborhood Meetup on May 28th

Wallyhood Neighborhood Meetup on May 28th

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…

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Read more about the article Wallingford Community Council Board Election Results & Upcoming Public Meeting

Wallingford Community Council Board Election Results & Upcoming Public Meeting

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…

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Read more about the article FamilyWorks Wallingford Food Bank Grand Re-Opening!

FamilyWorks Wallingford Food Bank Grand Re-Opening!

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…

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Read more about the article Wallyhood Neighborhood Meetup: Save the Date

Wallyhood Neighborhood Meetup: Save the Date

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…

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