Wallingford, Seattle

Saltwater Salmon Fishing

The Wallingford Community Senior Center (WCSC) is offering a five week course on saltwater salmon fishing. Check it out: Saltwater Salmon Fishing Course Fridays, June 14 - July 19 (not 7/5); 7 - 9:30pm Hosted at Wallingford Community Senior Center Learn all about saltwater salmon fishing in this fun, affordable, five week course. Great for beginners and experienced anglers alike! Hands-on practice with knots and bait, helpful information about local hot spots, and gear and technique recommendations included! Proceeds help fund camp scholarships for…

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A Prowler in Hospital Scrubs

KING 5 News reports that a man wearing hospital scrubs broke into a Wallingford home, early in the morning, on Thursday, June 6. The incident occurred at the 4000 block of Densmore Avenue N. The suspect is a 26 year-old male who came in through a first-floor window that was "unlocked and slightly ajar" according to the report. The owner of the home and his family were asleep when they heard their dog barking loudly and found the suspect on the…

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Public Meetings Continue on Wallingford Development

Mary wrote to us this morning to let us know about the following meetings that are scheduled to discuss the development in lower Wallingford. First and foremost, there is a meeting tonight at 7pm at Varsity Inn (1801 N. 34th St.): If you're interested in helping frame the inevitable development of South Wallingford/North Lake Union, there are many opportunities to participate! 1) email <[email protected]> for more information 2) Join the next planning meeting this Tuesday, June 11, 7PM at Varsity Cafe to prepare…

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Art Walk

Wallingford Art Walk returns for its second "second Wednesday of the month" showing this Wednesday, 6/12. The UW Senior Art class will have an exhibition on the Wallingford Center Plaza from 6 to 8:30, where maps of the other participating stores will also be available. We haven't made it to Art Walk in some time. Have you? How was it?

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A conversation with the mayor on aging in the community

This Thursday, June 13, from 11:30am to 1:00PM, Mayor Mike McGinn and the City of Seattle's Aging & Disabilities Director, Jesse Eller will be at the Wallingford Community Senior Center (4649 Sunnyside Avenue North, lower level) to discuss aging in the community. A light lunch will be served. Please RSVP: [email protected] or 206-461-7825.

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A Flock of Flamingos

Jane writes: I'm wondering if you can shed any light on the roving "flock" of flamingos in our little corner of Wallingford. They were in the front yard of one house near us last week and I saw them in a different yard this morning. And now they are dressed in serapes and straw hats and are asking for money! I can send you a picture if you haven't seen them yet. I love them and am so happy they are…

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Bill The Butcher – Will It Finally Open?

Reeve Baily wrote to tell us some good news about Bill The Butcher: For over a year, there's been a sign outside the ex 7-11 on Stone Way promising that "Bill the Butcher" was "Coming Soon". However a few weeks ago, there were folks actually building, buzzing and bustling in the space. Fast forward to today: they are finally ready to (softly) open!   "It's more like a full dress rehearsal" said CEO J'Amy Owens. "We will have a traditional grand…

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