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Operation Beautification Wallingford

Brooms and rakes? Check. Plastic bags and gloves? Check. Comfy shoes, canned goods, and an appetite for breakfast goodies? Check, check, and check! Ladies and gentlemen of Wallingford, Earth Day is fast approaching, and that means it’s time once again to clean up our beloved neighborhood. Everyone is welcome to attend and lend a helping hand (or two) for the third annual “Operation Beautification Wallingford” which takes place on Saturday, April 20 from 9:30AM – 1:00PM at Wallingford Center. From the Wallingford Chamber…

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WSU Does Good in the ‘Hood

This Sunday, Wallingford will host a special group of students from Washington State University who are spending their spring break volunteering together on service projects across the state. WSU's  "Spring to Action, Break for Change" gives students hands-on experience with a number of sustainable agriculture and natural resources service learning projects. The group of 15 students and three faculty and staff will be volunteering in Seattle in support of the Burke-Gilman Trail Urban Orchard Stewards,  part of City Fruit's Public Orchard…

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Congrats to the lady with a lopper and a ladder

Barb Burrill, one of Wallingford's hardest working volunteers, recycling guru, Wallyhood writer, and community tree steward, has been selected as a national finalist for the Alliance for Community Trees (ACTrees) 2012 Volunteer of the Year Award. ACTrees awards individuals who are "inspirational volunteers in action who have made a contribution to urban forestry by improving community trees and the neighborhoods where they live." Barb is one of 40 orchard stewards who works with City Fruit and Seattle Parks and Recreation under their…

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Meet New Wallingford Chamber President, Debbi Larson

The Wallingford branch of Seattle Bank recently received the 2012 Wallingford Chamber of Commerce's "Outstanding Service to the Community by a Business" award, thanks, largely, to the tireless efforts of Community Banker, Debbi Larson. Since 2009, Larson has been active in the Wallingford Chamber to help promote businesses within the neighborhood. She founded and chairs the ever-popular "Cheers to Wallingford" business expo, which is now headed into its third year. The business expo gives a boost to businesses with additional exposure…

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Playfield repairs and a new dog park? There’s a grant for that.

Back in December, we posted about the Wallingford playfield closure, a post which spurred a lot of comments from concerned neighbors. In true Wallyhood fashion, most comments were civil, though the off-leash-dogs-at-the-park issue clearly does push our collective buttons. Reader and community leader Greg, who was the driving force behind the playfield and who still keeps a watchful eye over it, filled readers in on some the history of the park and the challenges posed by rain, cleats and paws: During…

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Sip Cider and Dance

Join the Burke-Gilman Trail Urban Orchard Stewards on Sunday from noon to 3 pm at their 2nd Annual Cider Pressing event. The Orchard Stewards take care of 23 public fruit trees on the Trail between the University Bridge and just west of Gasworks Park. The one pear and 22 apple trees are thriving after many work parties this past year. In snow, rain, and even sun, volunteers removed blackberries, Scotch Broom, cherry laurel and English Ivy, spread wood chips and Zoo…

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Volunteering – As American as Apple Pie

With the Fourth of July and the Wallingford Kiddie Parade right around the corner, Wallingford residents have volunteer opportunities aplenty, without even needing to leave the ‘hood. And really, what better way to show a little pride in your country than by chipping in to make it a cleaner, more fun place to live? Wednesday: The Family 4th at Gasworks Park (and other destinations around Lake Union) could use plenty of helping hands. In order to help, you must register at…

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