Wallingford, Seattle

Earth Day Event at Gas Works Park

Earth Day was launched on April 22nd, 1970 and is widely credited with launching the modern environmental movement.  This year, Earth Day's theme is A Billion Acts of Green: our people-powered campaign to generate a billion acts of environmental service and advocacy.  Wow, that's a tall order! But no worries, you can start doing your part by joining the Earth Day celebration at Gas Works.  Sierra Club, CoolMom, Earth Ministry, Washington Environmental Council and Climate Solutions host a free community Earth…

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Dogs, History and Bridges

RoKet over at the Seattlest has another Re:Take photo and story from the archives, this one of a stately old home at 42nd and Burke. The 1916 photo is below, courtesy of the Seattle Municipal Archives, but head on over to the Seattlest to learn what this house has to do with the Aurora Bridge (and what the pooch in the pictures name is).

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Cheers to Wallingford Business Expo

Last month, we told you the Wallingford Chamber of Commerce was soliciting vendors for the first annual "Cheers to Wallingford" Business Expo.  Now we get to tell you that the vendors are all in place, and the Expo is here! What: First ever Wallingford Business Expo When: Thursday, April 21 4pm - 7pm Where: Wine World Warehouse, just off I-5 at 400 NE 45th St Cost: Nada, zilch, free! The Wallingford Neighborhood Office says, "Everyone is welcome!  Come enjoy the best…

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Annual Easter Celebration at Wallingford Center

If you're looking for something to do with the kids this Saturday that involves bubbles, treat-filled plastic eggs, and face painting, then mosey on over to Wallingford Center for its free annual Easter events!  Here's the schedule: The Bubbleman at 9:00 a.m. (this is a photo from last year) Egg Hunt at 10:00 a.m.  There will be egg hunts for three different age groups: 3 and under, 4 to 6, and 7 and up.  Kids hunt for candy, toys, treat-filled plastic…

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Wallingford Cleans!

Greg Martin from the Wallingford Chamber of Commerce (and our sponsor, Oom Yung Doe) sent these photos from Saturday's Spring Clean in Wallingford. According to Greg, 17 kids from the Boys and Girls Club, along with an additional 15 other folks from the neighborhood, came to lend a helping hand. Greg said that the group took an impressive 200lbs of garbage off the streets. Thanks to everyone who volunteered on Saturday! The Chamber thanks Wallingford Center for hosting the event in their…

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Bandolero Burglary

Wallyhood's favorite tequila bar, Bandolero,  sent us the following news today: "Bandolero was broken into and robbed early Saturday morning. There was minimal damage, but our safe was stolen. If anyone has any information regarding the people responsible, please let us know. Thank you, Jay" We're so sorry to hear the news, Jay. Wallyreaders, if you know anything that might help identify the thieves, Bandolero can be reached by phone at (206) 633-5828.  Or email: info at bandoleroseattle dot com.  

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Filming at Gas Works Park on Wednesday

Filmmaker Nick Nelson wrote to give us the heads-up that he and a crew of about 20-25 people will be shooting a short film at Gas Works Park this Wednesday, April 20, from 2pm to 2am.  Nick wanted to assure the residents in the area that the noise level will be very low, and the lights they'll use to illuminate the park will not be jarring or interfering with surrounding homes and boats, and will run on a generator designed to…

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