Wallingford, Seattle

Vote for Team WiNWiN!

JSIS 5th grader Clarissa Henry and former JSIS student Esai Prescod are one of three finalist teams in the  "Grow Your Own Business Challenge" sponsored by Warren Buffet's Secret Millionaire's Club and the Fairholme Foundation. This is a  national competition to promote youth entrepreneurship. Clarissa and Esai are "Team WiN WiN, " which stands for Waste Not Want Not. "It’s a win for the environment and a win for us,” said Clarissa. The partners created a business plan that includes preserving…

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Put On Your Dancing Shoes!

OK, Steve Winwood won’t be there but YOU should be. Come and learn some new steps and kick up your heels in community with others to support two local non-profit organizations strengthening individuals, families and seniors in the north end. It’s Dance 4 Wallingford, a multicultural and intergenerational community dance party on Saturday May 11th, 2013, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, at the Wallingford Community Senior Center (WCSC). The idea for the event came from the “World Dance Parties” that…

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Trail Work

SDOT says: Crews from the Seattle Department of Transportation will install a new, marked crosswalk and new curb ramps at the intersection of Northeast Pacific Street and Latona Avenue Northeast [where the Burke passes Dunny Lumber] on Wednesday and Thursday, May 8 and 9, to provide improved access to the Burke-Gilman Trail. The new, marked crosswalk will indicate the preferred crossing location for pedestrians on Northeast Pacific Street. The new curb ramps will improve access for people with mobility challenges. A…

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Wallingford Art Walk Rebooted

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,…

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Time to Register Your Little Sounders Fan for Soccer!

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…

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Upcoming Events at Wallingford Community Senior Center

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…

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Tomorrow is Free Comic Book Day

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…

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