The combination of rain and holiday lights going up always prompts me to think about our homeless neighbors. With weather as wet as it has been lately, I don’t last more than 10 minutes outside before I am chilled to the bone. I can’t imagine sleeping outside in the cold and wet weather, or spending my days with the damp settling into every joint. I’ve worked in human services, so I know I am not alone! Many charitable souls think about…
Save the date, folks: The Wallingford Community Senior Center (WCSC) invites you to "Celebrate One Wallingford" on Thursday, December 13, from 5:30-8:00pm. Last year's celebration was a fun-filled evening with carolers, cookies, and holiday entertainment brought to you by neighbors young and old. Here's what the folks at the WCSC have to say about this year's event: It’s that time of year again for festive gatherings with family, friends and neighbors! The Wallingford Community Senior Center (WCSC) is…
The Wallingford Community Council and Skanska USA Commercial Development recently signed an agreement to work together to develop a project of benefit to our community. The agreement is part of a settlement of WCC’s appeal of Skanska’s project at 34th and Stone Way. Among projects under consideration is one which will provide improved neighborhood access to Lake Union. This joint project and other community issues will be discussed at WCC’s regular meeting on Wednesday, December 5th, 7:00 PM at room 202…
Last week, we gave you the 411 on a Fremont celebration of Repeal Day. Of course, Wallingford is not exactly a dry neighborhood, so we were pleased to hear that the Blue Star will be hosting a Repeal Day event this Wednesday, December 5th. In addition to food and drink specials from the 1930's era, there will be a prohibition era jazz band, Glenn Grytzer and Syncopators. How often do you get to hear a gobble pipe in Wallingford?
As mentioned in an earlier post, the Wallingford Chamber of Commerce will be donating food to FamilyWorks this holiday season in lieu of spending money on decorating the trees along 45th Street in Wallingford. So - families, friends, clubs, schools - here's your chance to decorate a tree or two or more for the holidays! There are 25 trees on N. 45th between Sunnyside and Stone Way that need festive, weather-resistant decorations. As an adopter, you will be responsible for collecting…
With Thanksgiving in the past, it's now not totally repugnant to acknowledge that the holidays are coming up. Indeed, folks are in full prep mode, so Kara M of the Green Lake Elementary School PTA's reminder that you can do your shopping locally is well timed: The Greenlake Elementary School's 27th Annual Christmas Tree Sale is going on NOW! This tree sale is a fundraiser to benefit the school PTA programs. Hours are weekends: 9-8 Saturdays, 10-7 Sundays and weekday evenings 4-8…
Corinna dropped us a line about an art show this evening, Saturday from 6 - 9 pm. featuring music, art and snacks at the Cutlour Salon (254 NE 45th St). All are welcome.