Wallingford, Seattle

Mayoral Forum At Hamilton This Thursday

Wallyhood reader, Fruitbat, gave us the "heads up" about the upcoming Mayoral Forum at Hamilton this Thursday evening: In just two days from now, join us for the North and Central Seattle Mayoral Forum sponsored by the 46th, 43rd, 36th, and 32nd District Democrats, and hosted by Enrique Cerna!   Details are below: Event: North and Central Seattle Mayoral Forum When: Thursday, May 2nd, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Where: Hamilton International Middle School (1610 N 41st St.) This event is FREE and open to the public,…

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May Day Revelry – Greet the Dawn with Morris Dancing!

Each May Day, while most Wallingfordians are peacefully abed, dozens of hardy souls awake in the pre-dawn darkness, festoon themselves with ribbons and bells, and assemble at Gasworks Park. They are greeted by fellow revelers who likewise make their way to Gasworks Park bedecked in capes, flowers and layers of warm clothing. Together dancers, musicians and merrymakers herald the coming of summer with a celebration of May Day. The organizers of this celebration are Morris dancers - the modern practitioners of an olde English folk dance…

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Forums

Hey folks, do you ever find yourself waiting for neighbors to walk by your house so you could shout something at them like "hey, do you know anyone that's renting a house out?" or "Wanna buy my table?" This is just your friendly reminder that in addition to this article-a-day blog, Wallyhood has Forums, where you can chat about whatever you like. Here's a sampling of some recent conversations and posts: ahornerdevine is returning from a year abroad and is looking…

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Local produce, delivered

Each year, we create a little round-up of the various CSA's (Community Supported Agriculture) that deliver to the Wallingford neighborhood. There are a couple additions this year: Seattle Tilth CSA: Seattle Tilth provides farm business training and support to immigrants, refugees and people with limited resources in South King County. This “farm incubator” program is called Seattle Tilth Farm Works and is located in Auburn, WA. Purchase a subscription to our CSA program, and you'll get a weekly box full of fresh local produce while…

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COMMUNITY COUNCIL OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY

If you would like to find out what the Wallingford Community Council has been up to, want to give board members a piece of your mind, or just want a free cup of coffee, please stop by the WCC office between 10:00 and 1:00 Saturday. The office is north of 45th on Meridian, just behind where Tully's used to be. Coffee, snacks and conversation will be available.  

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Assistance League Calls for Donations

Deborah Spenser from Assistance League of Seattle (1415 N. 45th Street) asked us to pass along: I'd like to ask my fellow Wallingford residents to think about this while doing your spring cleaning, downsizing, or decluttering: Please consider donating some of your gently used clothing, household goods, jewelry, collectibles, books, and odds and ends to the Assistance League of Seattle.  We are a 100 % volunteer-run 501(c)3 organization that supports children and young adults in our community with financial aid for higher education,  a wonderful…

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Found Cat Finds Foster Care

Three weeks ago, we posted information about a female black cat that was found by Wallingford reader, Jim. Thanks to Marianne at Friends of the Animals Fondation, we're able to provide you some good news about her: Jim (the finder) contacted me and the West Seattle based cat rescue group I volunteer with. Jim brought Li'l Missy (now June) to meet me at our vet earlier this week.  June was given an exam, vaccines, treatment for parasites, and a combo test. …

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