Julia’s Bakery re-opens this weekend

Good news for Wallingford's lovers of baked goods: Julia's Bakery is planning to re-open its doors this Saturday, October 6, at 8am. The bakery closed in late August, but the writing on the bakery's windows indicate that it will be open on Saturday. Here's the scoop on Julia's Wallingford Bakery Facebook page: We will be offering a range of baked goods, including our house cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting, vegan and gluten-free products, espresso drinks and fresh daily specials using seasonal…

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Fall Carnival for Equality

Election Day is right around the corner folks, and this year, there are so many important issues to consider on the local and state level. One such issue, of course, is Referendum 74, the marriage equality law. Fuel Coffee is one of several Wallingford businesses in support of Referendum 74, and to fundraise for the Washington United for Marriage coalition, they're hosting a Fall Carnival this Sunday, October 7, at 3pm. Here's what Fuel's manager, Bam writes: Please join us at…

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Benefit Rummage Sale this Saturday

Gift of Grace Church (2102 N. 40th St.) will be the site for a rummage sale this Saturday, October 6, from 8:00am to 5:00pm. The organizers are raising money for the Global Seva Challenge 2012, dedicated to raising awareness of sex trafficking and providing support for women and children. All proceeds go to the rescue, rehabilitation, and healing of those sold into slavery. If you have any gently used household items, small furniture, camping gear, books, clothing, art, or children's items,…

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Mayor McGinn is coming to Wallingford

Mayor McGinn's office has announced a Neighborhood Town Hall at the Good Shepherd Center (in Room 202) on Saturday, October 13, from 11:00am to 12:00pm. The Mayor's visit to Wallingford is part of his Engage Seattle initiative "to ensure that as many people as possible who live, work, or play in Seattle are able to voice their concerns and offer their feedback directly to the mayor." You can download a flier here. Neighborhood Town Hall Good Shepherd Center 4649 Sunnyside Ave N…

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Green Lake Algae Bloom

Parks and Rec has issued an algae bloom warning for Green Lake, closing it to some activities including drinking. No, we did not think you were drinking from Green Lake, but if you've got a dog, best pack a Perrier for him: Seattle Parks and Recreation Acting Superintendent Christopher Williams, with the support of Public Health - Seattle & King County, has closed Green Lake to some activities because of the presence of a cyanobacterial toxin in amounts exceeding the Washington…

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Tweets By Beat

In its never ending quest to totally freak my mother out by convincing her that her son is in constant danger, living as he does in the hive of scum and villainy that is Wallingford, the city has set up a new "Tweets by Beat" program, which should provide a constant flow of affirmation for paranoia: Today, as part of SPD’s 20/20 policing plan, we’re launching Tweets By Beat, allowing you to view police dispatches in each of Seattle’s 51 police beats. Tweets By Beat…

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