Wallingford, Seattle

Helen’s Produce Sale

My family has recently made a commitment to do the extra legwork required to increase the percentage of locally-grown foods we consume.  So I was delighted to see signs for a "Homegrown Produce" sale in lower Wallingford this past weekend.  I skedaddled on over to 3628 Burke Ave where I was greeted by Helen, a self-proclaimed gardener, community theater member and part-time astrologer. Sunday's offerings included 3 kinds of green beans, zucchini, cherry & stipice tomatoes, raspberries, blackberries, shallots, elephant garlic,…

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Reminder: Chamber Meeting Tuesday

Sustainable Wallingford sent out the following reminder regarding Tuesday's Chamber meeting, which will discuss the Wallingford Farmer's Market: Do you want the Farmer's Market to stay in Wallingford? If you're concerned about keeping the market in Wallingford next year,  please come to a community meeting! Tuesday Aug. 31 Wallingford Senior Center (lower level of the Good Sheperd Center) Doors open at 6:00, speakers and presentation at 7:00 Come for some or come for all of it.  Bring your comments and questions!…

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Sea Turtle, in Progress

We reported on Friday that neighborhood was about to adopt a colorful turtle on an intersection close to Hamilton.  Well, here's an update, along with some photos of the nearly completed project: When I left my house at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday morning, I passed a small group of neighbors armed with brooms to prep the intersection of 41st and Interlake for its transformation. By Sunday afternoon, I was amazed by the group’s progress: a graceful sea turtle with yellow eyes,…

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What’s for Lunch?

How about a salmon burger?  Or homemade soup and salad?  Eaten with neighbors and in support of a good cause? The Wallingford Community Senior Center serves lunch for all comers on Tuesdays from 11:30 - 1 PM.  It's tasty and affordable. Margaret Goodman will greet you with a printed menu where you mark your choices.  She says she's been working at the lunch "Forever!". Click for menu close-up.  Highlights are the Daily Special for $4.50 which includes salad, slaw or fruit,…

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Learn How to Save a Life

During the Fremont 5k last year, as we ran up the Burke-Gilman Trail right before crossing Stone Way, I heard a large thud behind me that stopped me dead in my tracks.  When I turned around, I saw a man lying on the trail.  He was unconscious and clearly wasn’t breathing. Many fellow runners stopped to try and give the man aid, but I noticed how—during the frenzy of it all—people were unsure about administering proper CPR.  One person applied chest…

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Wade no more

In case you missed it, the Wading Pool season has come and gone, my oh my. Gayle wrote to remind us: Just want to remind all the parents that the Wallingford Wading Pool is officially closed for the season. Just got a call from my husband asking why the pool wasn't open since it's Wednesday and the forecast is sunny and above 70. I checked the parks website and noticed that our wading pool was only open till the 20th, last…

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