Wallingford, Seattle

The Seattle Public Library’s Wallingford Branch has been closed to "assess and repair a building maintenance issue. The reopening won't be determined until we have more information," according to the press release I received today. The drop will be open while the library is closed. Nearby library locations include the Fremont Branch (731 N. 35th St), the Green Lake Branch (7364 E. Green Lake Dr. N), Greenwood Branch (8016 Greenwood Ave. N.) and the University Branch (5009 Roosevelt Way N.E.) Now you know what I know. I've…

You may have noticed a homeless encampment over by 63rd and 8th Ave NE (near where I-5 exits if you're going to Whole Foods). It's being sponsored by the University Lutheran Church, who sent this release: The Church Council at University Lutheran Church (ULC) unanimously agreed at its Tuesday, November 11th meeting to sponsor SHARE/WHEEL’s Tent City 3 (TC3) at their current Ravenna neighborhood location for the duration of their stay at this site. A ULC Town Meeting held after service…

The Ladies Musical Club is offering a free concert tomorrow,  Monday, December 8 at 7:30 p.m at the University House (4400 Stone Way N): Music of Mozart, Puccini and Benedict Ki-Jung Jun, soprano Eun Hee Cho, flute John Burkhardt, piano* and Music of French Romantic Composers Eun Hee Cho, flute *Guest artist The Ladies Musical Club is Seattle’s oldest arts organization, founded in March 1891 by a group of 24 women musicians. Its original mission was to foster an appreciation of…

Vivian writes: Dance Fremont a local dance school with many participating Wallingford neighbor students will present it’s 18th annual The Steadfast Tin Soldier, A Story Ballet. Adapted from the Hans Christian Andersen tale of the same name and performed by over 70 young dancers ages 7-17, the ballet is beautifully choreographed by Vivian Little. Students will be enchanted by the dazzling costumes, artfully crafted props and sets and a live ensemble of high school musicians performing a captivating musical score by Kathleen Mills.…

Sharon, a long-time Wallingford Santa, sent in this update on her status some weeks back: Hi everyone, this is Sharon (Santa). After seeing about the Latona house, I thought I had better send out my notice. Santa has hung up his beard you might say. After 16 years not missing a day during those years, 4 to 5 hours a night almost 3 weeks a year. Wind, rain, snow never stop me (Like a mailman). Starting with taking down Halloween then and starting…