Well, that’s new…

As we made our way around Wallingford yesterday in search for tricks and treats, I spied this with my little eye, on the northeast corner of the Wallingford Center parking lot: At least now BoA customers won't have to pay a $5.00 per month debit fee since they scrapped that plan after Wells Fargo and Chase did the same...

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St. Benedict’s School Spaghetti Dinner

Got a hankering for a classic Sunday dinner? Don't feel like cooking? Grab your family and head down to St. Benedict’s School for the Annual Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, November 6th, from 11am – 7pm. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for children and seniors. This delicious price covers an equally delectable family-style dinner of freshly-prepared pasta, homemade marinara sauce, garden salad and bread sticks. Tea, coffee and milk are provided at no extra cost—soft drinks and wine will be available for purchase…

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Oom Yung Doe moves to Bridge Way

Wallyhood sponsor Oom Yung Doe recently moved from their location at 4319 Stone Way N. to 3845 Bridge Way N., right across from Lama G's Cafe. The move was due to the impending demolition of the buildings on the 4300 block of Stone Way N. to make way for condominiums and retail. Oom Yung Doe's Greg Martin gave us the low-down, along with a new location special and information on working with UW Experimental College: We moved a couple weekends ago…

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Wallingford Community Council Wednesday

The WCC will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, November 2nd, 7:00 PM at the Good Shepherd Center. The following topics are on the agenda. Update on Transfer Station Negotiations Update on Public Green Space Alternatives at the new Transfer Station Neighborhood Recycling Challenge Wallingford Chamber of Commerce Emergency Preparedness in Wallingford Changes to Wallingford’s  Bus Service 3400 Stone Way Appeal Update Quality of Life Committee Organization Introduction to Lake Union Waterfront Project on Northlake WCC Business All are welcome.

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CPR & First Aid training at Senior Center

This Saturday, November 5 beginning at 9:00am, the Wallingford Community Senior Center (WCSC) will host Wallingford's first neighborhood-based CPR and First Aid training. The class is brought to you by the Wallingford Community Preparedness Initiative and will take place at the Wallingford Community Senior Center in the Good Shepherd Center (4649 Sunnyside Avenue North). The class begins at 9:00am and ends at 1:00pm, and from 1:00pm to 2:30 you can stay for an optional certification and testing. Kathleen Cromp over at the…

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Happy Halloween, Wallingford!

Happy Halloween, Wallingford! If you're looking for the lowdown on Halloween haps for the neighborhood, Chris wrote a comprehensive round-up this past Friday, Wallyhood Halloween. There's a ton going on, including an expanded eleven-truck food pod in the Uptown Espresso lot, a blood drive at Archie McPhee's, trick-or-treating at Wallingford businesses, and a costume contest at Changes. And, of course, trick-or-treating around the neighborhood. If you've got kids, take 'em out around the neighborhood. We've got nothing against trick-or-treating at businesses,…

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Found: Husky and Hen

Julie writes: Hi - we found a molting (on the neck) Buff Orpington hen, clucking around our back door this morning. On 41st between Sunnyside and Corliss. Here she is! She is waiting to be taken home - call 227-5020 to claim. Also, is someone missing a Husky Pup? Here's a flyer that reader Neil saw yesterday.

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