After a long period of decline, lackluster participation and lack of interest, the Wallingford Art Walk is going for a reboot, back in the hands of Cutz's Colleen Kurke. "Art has always been a passion of mine," says Colleen. "So much hard work has been done in the past years to make the Wallingford Art Walk what it is today, and I am so thankful to have been given the opportunity to be the Art Walk Chair for 2013. To me,…
Wallyreader and super soccer mom Jessica wrote to let us know that it's time to think about Fall sports! If you would like your little one to strap on some shin guards and burn some energy on the soccer field, and if you live within the Woodland Club boundaries (3rd NW to I-5, and from the ship canal to N and NW 85th Street), now is the time to register for Fall soccer. Jessica says: Fall Soccer registration for Woodland Soccer begins May…
Here are some events happening at the Wallingford Community Senior Center (WCSC) this month, including the WCSC Membership Drive, a Family Caregiver Support Group, and a free seminar for homeowners on the do's and don'ts of buying, selling, or refinancing your home. All of the events listed below will be held at the WCSC, 4649 Sunnyside Avenue North, Lower Level of the Good Shepherd Center. Family Caregiver Support Group - Begins May 6, from 2:00PM - 3:30PM We are very glad…
Tomorrow is the first Saturday in May, which means it's Free Comic Book Day. Comic lovers can head down to Comics Dungeon (319 NE 45th St.) and choose from a variety of free comic books. Get there early for best selection. Comics Dungeon Saturday hours are 10:00am to 8:00pm. It also happens to be May 4 tomorrow, so when you see any Star Wars characters roaming around Wallingford, be sure and tell them, "May the 4th be with you!" Celebrants of this…
This Saturday, May 4, Fair Trade Winds in Wallingford Center (1815 N. 45th St.) will be donating a portion of their sales to benefit FamilyWorks. Emily from Fair Trade Winds gave us the skinny: The community is invited to a shopping benefit for FamilyWorks Food Bank and Resource Center at Fair Trade Winds in Wallingford Center this Saturday, May 4 from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. 15% of the day's store sales will be donated to FamilyWorks. Greet neighbors and staff from…
Grab your wheelbarrow and your garden gloves this weekend, and head over to Meridian Park (4649 Sunnyside Avenue North). Seattle Tilth is holding its May Edible Plant Sale on Saturday and Sunday (May 4 and 5), from 9:00am to 3:00pm. (Psst: You might want to head over early for best selection.) From the good folks at Seattle Tilth: At our festive annual gardener gathering, you’ll find an amazing selection of tantalizing veggies to choose from -- over 50 varieties of organic tomatoes…
The Wallingford branch of the Seattle Public Library is teaming up with the Wallingford Community Senior Center to bring free technology classes to the public, with the first one, "Web 2.0" taking place this Thursday, May 2, from 2:3o pm to 4:30 pm. The classes will be taught by Wallingford Branch Librarian, Heather McNamee, at the Wallingford Community Senior Center (4649 Sunnyside Avenue North, Basement Level). Please register in advance as space is limited: [email protected] Or call 206‐461‐7825. Here's a list…