Wallingford, Seattle

The Wallingford Farmers Market will open for its fifth season next month on Wednesday, May 19. Due to expansion and an increased need for customer parking, the Wallingford Center (45th and Wallingford) is now only able to offer market vendors the south section of their parking lot, totaling 24 spaces. This is also the final year that the market will be held at the Center. In order to accommodate additional vendors, the Wallingford Chamber of Commerce and the Seattle Farmers Market…

Last July, we noticed an odd phenomenon one weekend in Wallingford. Clusters of people pacing the neighborhood with their noses tucked into maps. Since there's no greater pleasure than answering questions about something you know, we offered to help these lost souls find whatever it is they were looking for. Turns out, it was enormous game, a sort of scavenger hunt, where locations were the object, part of the Seattle Street Scramble. 30 Locations around the University District and Wallingford are…

Those of you that live in lower Wallingford within five blocks of 37th and Sunnyside, are likely acquainted with a dear feline friend that goes by the name of Bodhi. Now, the name Bodhi means enlightenment, but is more commonly linked to the term awakening. This cat fits the bill. He is the most zen creature that I have ever encountered. I have had the pleasure of spending some lazy afternoons with him as he parades up and down the sidewalks…

Wondering about the goings-on outside of Wallingford last week? Here's a roundup of some of the highlights from our neighbor blogs: Middle schooler speaks out against violence, YouTube-style: If you haven't already, check out this 7th grader's wonderfully creative video, which features random passersby around Green Lake and criticizes violent protests that have erupted in light of the recent health care reform. We really can learn from the children! "$1,500 reward for lost E. Union pit bull puppy leads to armed…