Wallingford, Seattle

Sample a free Belly Dance class for a cause

This Friday (August 31), the good folks over at Fresh Fitness & Dance Studio (4430 Corliss Ave. N. behind Kabul Restaurant on 45th) are offering a free sampling for an upcoming Beginning Belly Dance Class that starts in October. Here are the deets: Get Your Shimmy Going and help out Mary’s Place. A non-profit that benefits homeless Women & Children. Join the FUN, come and bring a can of food, or used clothing and learn some basic Belly Dance moves and a short routine.…

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Stolen Car Alert

Sara writes: Greetings!  I'm a Green Lake/Wallingford resident living a block west of McDonald Elementary on 1st Ave. NE.  I'm writing to let folks know that my car went missing sometime between Thursday, Aug. 23 - Sunday, Aug. 26.  I was backpacking so I don't know when it was stolen. I wanted to let Wallyhood know because a) the thief may target other cars in the area and, b) if someone sees a white 1992 Honda Accord wagon (plates: ACR3459), please…

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Music in the Park

Summer is winding down, so get your summery evenings in while you can. And what could be more summery eveningy than a warm evening picnic in the park listening to music? Kathleen Cromp asked us to remind that the Easy Street Band will be playing at the Wallingford Farmers Market in Meridian Park this Wednesday, August 29th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm, and you're invited to : Gather up picnic makings from the beautiful & bountiful fare available at our own…

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No Rain (Sushi) in the Forecast

You've got exactly four days to get your fill of the Rain Modern Japanese Cuisine's brand of Japanese fusion and modern sushi stylings: after eight years, the owners are selling with August 31st as the final date. The sale hasn't been finalized yet, and there are two parties they're negotiating with, so they've asked us not to say more until the ink is on the paper. We'll keep you updated, though: Jenny tells us they'll know who's taking over by the…

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Hoot For The Hood

Woodland Park Zoo's annual neighborhood appreciation "mix and mingle" will be held this year at the Zoo's West Plaza (Jaguars and Penguins) on Wednesday evening, September 19, from 6:30-8:30pm. Admission and parking during the event is free. Enter the Zoo on the West Entrance off of Phinney Avenue North, between 55th and 56th streets. From the Zoo: Chat with your neighbors, meet some new faces and hang out with the penguins! Bring your friends, the more the merrier! Bring the kiddos,…

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YOU are Needed for Metro’s Sounding Board

Wallyhood bus riders, here’s your chance to improve bus service for those who live and work in Wallingford! With the Rapid Ride E Line and other transportation shifts on the horizon, King County Metro is forming a “Sounding Board” to be comprised of Metro riders in North Seattle and Shoreline. Among other things, they are specifically looking for people who make transit connections in Wallingford. To join the Sounding Board, you must complete this online application by Monday, Sept. 3. Here’s…

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Turtle Painting

Michael writes: Wallingford's beloved Bubbles the Turtle needs a fresh coat of paint. The colorful street mural, located at the intersection of 41st St. and Interlake Ave. N., is scheduled for the third annual painting party on Sunday, August 26th. The plan is to start painting around 9 a.m. Painting will take roughly 4 hours. Interested in helping paint? Come join us! Kids are welcome too. Paint for as little or as long as you want.  All the paint is provided, but additional…

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