Wallingford, Seattle

From the Seattle Parks and Rec: Seattle Parks and Recreation began construction this week on the Lower Woodland Park ballfields at Green Lake Way N & N 50th St. The work will replace ballfield lighting and provide other ballfield upgrades. The ballfields will remain closed through February 2014. The project provides lighting improvements at Lower Woodland Park’s cloverleaf ballfields (#3-6).  The upgrade begins with demolition of the existing, outmoded lighting system and replacement with a state-of-the-art system. The goal of the project is…

This one seems cool enough to warrant the extra few steps from Wallingford down into Fremont: Makerhaus a shared workspace / studio / class space, "at the intersection of technology and craftsmanship [and near the intersection of 2nd NW and NW 36th, 122 NW 36th] where you will find the latest 3D printers alongside manual milling machines" will be hosting a "Holiday Pop-Up Shop" tomorrow from 10 am to 7 pm: A one day holiday pop-up marketplace featuring Seattle’s best designers.Saturday, November 23 10am-7pm. Hand…

Michael Maddux, co-Vice Chair for Communications for the 4rd District (that's us) Democrats (that's a lot of us) writes: The 43rd District Democrats have been diligently working with the County and State Party organizations, as well as our elected officials, and those who want to be appointed, and are excited to announce that we have a date scheduled for the official caucus to fill the seat being left vacant by Sen. Ed Murray. First, we would like to extend our gratitude to…

Lisa from the Keystone United Church of Christ ("an open & affirming, justice centered community") writes: Join us for Seattle's oldest Alternative Christmas Fair that raises money exclusively for organizations which serve the homeless. Now in its 35th year, this is a non-profit event - all money raised goes directly to programs that relieve poverty, hunger and homelessness. Come and enjoy: Vintage treasures and books Quality crafts, gifts and decorations from home and around the world Children's clothing, games and toys Homemade…

Every Friday night, a group of concerned Wallingford citizens "who are trying to make a difference in the defense of justice and pursuit of peace" hold show a movie and host a discussion around it: Friday Night at the Meaningful Movies. This week, it's "Project Unspeakable", and while it looks amazing, I have to admit I'm so confused about exactly what it's all about, that I'm just going to reprint what they say about it: SPECIAL EVENT: "PROJECT UNSPEAKABLE": A DRAMATIC READING…

Wallyhood welcomes our newest sponsor, Cutz Meridian Hair and Art, tucked in that retro funky building behind Murphy's: Colleen Kurke, owner and stylist of CUTZ Meridian Hair and Art, opened her first salon in Wallingford July of 2007. She quickly got involved with local organizations and served the business community as a member of the Wallingford Chamber of Commerce. Colleen chaired the first Art Walk in Wallingford in 2008. Continuing to serve Wallingford she later became the President of the Wallingford…