The Wallingford Community Council will meet Wednesday, Sept. 4, 7:00 PM at the Good Shepherd Center. On the agenda for discussion will be updates on the transfer station art project, road diet proposals, and updates on current land use issues. Everyone is welcome.
This morning, children throughout the neighborhood will shoulder their backpacks to begin the new school year. But what will they do during those hours between when school gets out and bedtime? Or on the weekend? If you are looking for back-to-school activities for your students, and if you want to avoid the nasty rush hour commute that often accompanies those activities, check out what’s available in the neighborhood. Think of it - supporting local businesses, saving gas, and wearing your kids out…
Tara Shuttleworth of Babette's Events reminds us that The Goddess Festival will be returning for its 3rd year on Saturday, Sept. 14th. Like last year, this event, which benefits The Wallingford Community Senior Center, will take place at Woodland Park. Tara writes: "The Third Annual Goddess Festival will take place in Seattle’s Lower Woodland Park on September 14th, 2013 to bring together the community and create a unified inspirational heartbeat. Live music, local artists and vendors, performance workshops and a Kid Zone…
Just in time for school to start (which is Wednesday, September 4, barring any last minute announcements of a teacher strike), a Hamilton International Middle School parent has created a handy walking map to Hamilton (1601 N. 41st St.) from points in Wallingford and Fremont. The map also points out some interesting places in the neighborhood. You can click on the map legend here (Hamilton Walking Map Key) and download a full sized map here (Hamilton Walking Map). While we're on the…
Couldn't resist a little bit of humor from the corner of 45th and Bagley!
The Wallingford Community Senior Center and PEPS (Program for Early Parent Support) have some new classes and sessions available at the Good Shepherd Center (4649 Sunnyside Avenue North). Check 'em out: Transit Instruction and Field Trips Saturday, Sept 11, 1 - 3pm. Field Trip Dates: Tue 9/17 10am & Tue 9/24 10am Learn about navigating the bus system and more in this program for riders who qualify for the Regional Reduced Fare Permit (RRFP). Must attend the class session and at least one field…
Patricia writes: Last night three cars were broke into (windows were shattered) on Latona between 42 and 43 street. Two weeks ago our daughter was visiting from Spokane and her car was broken into, she was parked outside our house on Latona. They are also stealing clothes, shoes and anything they find inside.