Wallingford, Seattle

Picnic in the Park/Candidate Forum

Mayoral and City Council candidates are headed to Gas Works Park next week for a special lunchtime Q&A. Hosted by the Wallingford Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Fremont, Ballard, Queen Anne, and U District Chambers, this 90 minute lunch will be on Wednesday, June 19, from 12:00PM to 1:30PM at the Gas Works Park Pavilion (2101 N. Northlake Way). The cost is $20 which covers a catered picnic lunch. Here's the full scoop: This fun annual event grows every year and…

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Be A Reading Buddy

FamilyWorks is looking for some volunteers, ages 16+, to help out with a reading program for kids, ages 6-12, at the Wallingford Boys & Girls Club. The program will run Tuesdays & Thursdays July 2 – August 20 (no tutoring on July 4). and orientation begins next Tuesday (June 18). Volunteers meet with their buddies from 4 to 5 p.m. and can come at 3:30 to help set up and stay until 5:15 to help clean up.  They encourage volunteers to commit to coming for the entire program,…

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A Benefit Concert to celebrate the life of Felipe Cañete

Last month, we told you about the sudden passing of Felipe Cañete - a Wallingford resident who performed with bands Luc and the Lovingtons and Sing with Señor. A benefit concert will be held at the Neptune Theater (1303 NE 45th St.) this Saturday (June 15, beginning at 6:00pm), to honor Felipe. This is an all-ages show and the suggested donation is $10 at the door (to benefit Felipe's family). Here are more details from the Seattle Theatre Group's webpage: Join us for…

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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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