Wallingford, Seattle

Nancy Treder from the Wallingford Chamber of Commerce writes: The Wallingford Chamber of Commerce invites the neighborhood to come see what the local merchants have donated to help us raise money for new LED lights to brighten up the neighborhood during the holidays. Everyone is invited for an evening of fun and fabulous prizes! $200 gift certificate to Canlis A day with an electrician Wine Cellar – with lots of wine Massages & personal services Summer camp at Summer Quest Spanish…

Wallyhood is pleased to welcome a new sponsor, local real estate start-up Rebls: Rebls lets Wallingford homeowners instantly see who's shopping for their home just by entering their address. As a homeowner, it's hard to ever really know if there's interest for your home unless you put it up for sale. Rebls changes that by giving homeowners the power to track demand and see potential buyers for their home without going on the market, showing their address, or talking to a professional before they're…

NalandaWest (3902 Woodland Park Ave N), a volunteer-run Buddhist organization offering a "curated selection of teachings and presenters from diverse wisdom traditions"  is celebrating its 10th anniversary this weekend, November 15 and 16, with an Open House and weekend of panel discussions, meditation instruction and exploration of the contemplative arts: What does it feel like to live life more fully awake and alive? All “Awake in Seattle” events are free and open to the public. All of the weekend’s events will give visitors…

David Horowitz, founder of Rose Alley Press writes: On Friday, November 14th, eight Western Washington poets will gather to share poems and stories about work. Subjects will range from best and worst jobs to maintaining work/leisure balance to seeing writing as both play and work. All of the performers will engage and challenge and entertain. They are Christine Clarke, Larry Crist, Christopher Jarmick, Donald Kentop, Ewan Magie, Dobbie Norris, Michael Spence, and Carolyne Wright. David D. Horowitz will emcee. Prizes will be awarded for…

It's getting to be that season again: schools are starting to host open houses for the 2015 - 2016 school year. Katherine Bragdon writes: Please join us at a University Cooperative School (K-5) open house: Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 • 1:00–3:00 pm Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 • 1:00–3:00 pm 5601 University Way NE • Seattle WA 98105 • 206.524.0653 • www.ucoopschool.org At University Cooperative School, a joyful elementary school experience sets the stage for a lifetime of learning! Our school offers . . . small and personal classroom settings…

Deborah Spenser writes: Wallingford has an amazing, all volunteer-run thrift shop that benefits needy kids in our community. You may have walked by the Assistance League of Seattle's shop on 45th, between Interlake and Woodlawn, or you may be a regular visitor. What you may not know is that the ALS has a wealth of brilliant, sparkling, unusual, treasure that will be offered for sale this week. There will be exceptional crystal, china, and objets d'art, as well as finer clothing and designer pieces at the Glitter…