Wallingford, Seattle

Sponsored Post: Now Is The Time To Sell

[Disclaimer: The following is a sponsored post, written by realtors Kris Murphy and Daniela Dombrowski.] We're sure you've heard about the hot market, low inventory, and multiple offers in the real estate market, but what does that actually mean? Taking into account all sales in Wallingford and Greenlake (south of N 80th St.) in the last 60 days, 47 single family homes (excluding townhomes) have sold for an average price of $690,000. The average sales price was approximately 4% over list price…

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Cooped Up In Seattle: 4H Poultry Show

Ju writes: I wanted to let you know that our local 4-H Club, Cooped Up in Seattle, is hosting our third annual club Poultry Show on Saturday, June 1, from 10 AM-noon. It's co-sponsored by Seattle Tilth, and will be held in the Tilth Children's Garden at the Good Shepherd Center (4649 Sunnyside Avenue N). 4-H'ers from our club and other clubs in King County will enter in three contests: Fit and Show: Kids compete in their knowledge, handling, and preparation…

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JSIS Principal Steps Down

A parent forwarded us this note from the John Stanford International School's principal that was sent to the school community an hour ago: May 30, 2013 Dear John Stanford International School Families, I am very sad to let you know I will not be returning to John Stanford International School next year as your principal. My work here at John Stanford International School has been both a privilege and an honor. The progress we have made as a school, academically and…

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Fathia’s Party

Neighbors who live at the Stone Way Building (1215 N. 45th St.) are throwing their annual “Community Stone Way Party” this Saturday, June 1, from 3:00pm to 6:30PM and everyone is invited. Here are the details from Fathia Atallah (Wallingford’s Edith Piaf incarnate): Saturday June 1st-- SPECIAL SPRING EVENT—YOU ARE INVITED We will have our Spring Community Party in the garden of my building. We will be happy to see you!! At 3 pm at Stone Way Apts., 1215 N. 45th Street…

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Saturday Night: Spaghetti and a Movie

Families, neighbors, friends, and superheroes are all welcome to the Wallingford Community Senior Centerthis Saturday night (June 1, from 5:30 to 8:30pm) where they’ll be offering a spaghetti feed, followed by a screening of “The Incredibles”. The movie runs 105 minutes and is rated PG. The Wallingford Community Senior Center is located in lower level of the Good Shepherd Center (4649 Sunnyside Avenue N). The event is free but donations are appreciated. Call or email to reserve your spot(s): [email protected] or 206-461-7825

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Community Council Annual Meeting Wednesday, May 29

Wallingford Community Council Annual Meeting Wednesday – May 29th – 7:00 PM Good Shepherd Center: 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N. WCC will hold its Annual Meeting this coming Wednesday. Larry Phillips, our representative to the King County Council will be the special speaker. Councilmember Phillips will discuss County actions  critical to Wallingford residents such as transit service and the use of county property in our neighborhood. The Board will also briefly report on its activities over the past year and plans for…

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Tap Out Cancer

Ryan asked us to post a link to his team's fundraiser for breast cancer research, being held tomorrow, Tuesday at 6 pm at the Burgundian in Tangletown: A night of beer drinking to benefit the Baker 10 and their efforts to raise funds for breast cancer research. Elysian, Fremont, New Belgium, Firestone Walker, and Sierra Boulevard Breweries all will be donating kegs for us to take down. All proceeds will go directly to life saving cancer research at Fred Hutch. We…

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