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.
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…
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. …
This Thursday, April 25th is the 20th annual Dining out for Life, when participating restaurants donate up to 30% of the purchase price of meals to the Lifelong AIDS Alliance. Lifelong "empowers people living with or at risk of HIV/AIDS and other chronic condition to lead healthier lives." Looking for somewhere walking distance? There are four restaurants in Wallingford to choose from: Blue Star Cafe and Pub Djan’s Thai RoRo's BBQ Tutta Bella Stone Way Lifelong AIDS Alliance is a Wallyhood…
Ready or not, Wallingford, the 4th of July fireworks show for this year is a done deal. The Seattle Chamber of Commerce, along with Mayor McGinn and Seafair, just announced that the 4th of July Fireworks are going to take place this year on Lake Union, with Gas Works Park as the location for day long festivities including food booths, a beer garden, music, displays, and activities. Beth Knox, President and CEO for Seafair, announced that Western Display Fireworks will launch…
Wallyhood correction: the address of the big white house on Wallingford Avenue is 3519, not 3522. I know this well because I lived there for nearly ten years. Also, the house was not sold in 2000, because its second floor occupant, Dr. Joseph Scardapane, proudly owned it from a few years before I moved in in 1975 until he sold it last year, 2012. He also purchased the small house to the south, because he did not want an “ugly modern…
It's o-fish-al! After s three-month remodel, the Whalemaker Lounge at Ivar's Salmon House (401 NE Northlake Way) has re-opened for business. The snazzy new lounge has a whole new interior, including expanded seating, plus they've flipped the bar 90 degrees to the right and extended it, topping it with a copper. The folks over at Ivar's tells us the lounge also has more water views, and the fireplace, which might have an updated fireplace tile, has river rock masonry with “KEEP…