Wallingford, Seattle

Free Screenings at Scarecrow

Scarecrow Video, a Wallyhood sponsor, has a huge line-up of free movie screenings throughout September. All screenings and events are 21 and over (unless otherwise noted), as beer and other refreshments will be available. September’s screenings have a back-to-school bent with a nod towards punks, juvenile delinquents, and other malcontents navigating public education, including Class of 1984 and Class of 1999, episodes from the 1994 Showtime series Rebel Highway, the always enjoyable Heathers, and more. Mondays at 7pm Rebel Highway series September 9  Runaways Daughters…

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Bunny Yard Sale

Tamara writes: We're holding a big yard sale fundraiser this weekend at the corner of 53rd and Green Lake Way North--the big purple house with green trim and orange doors! We have lots of items from lots of donors, so there's something for everyone. Tons of great kids' stuff, furniture, and ye olde yard sale items galore. 100% of the proceeds go to Special Bunny Rabbit Rescue, a local 501c3 rescue and shelter for unwanted house rabbits. We can also help…

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Harvest Festival is this Saturday

Get ready for Seattle Tilth’s Harvest Fair happening at Meridian Park (4649 Sunnyside Avenue North) on Saturday, September 7, from 10:00am to 4:00pm. This hands-on festival is a fun day of workshops, activities, music and dancing, cider pressings, and cooking demonstrations. Try your luck in playing Chicken Poop Bingo, check out the harvest parade, see some chickens, goats, and bees. Plus, there will be up to 100 community organizations, vendors and organic farmers. But wait -- there's more! Wallingford's own Fathia Atallah is…

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Commute-Free School Year Activities

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…

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Third Annual Goddess Festival Returns to Woodland Park

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…

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Hamilton Walking Map

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…

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