Wallingford, Seattle

Wallingford Wellness Fair

Reminder, tomorrow (Thursday) is the Wallingford Wellness Fair. Sarah Eckman explains: The Wallingford Chamber of Commerce will host their first ever FREE Wallingford Wellness Fair this Thursday, May 8th from 4-6pm.  The fair will be at the Wallingford Community Senior Center located at 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N. #410.  This wellness fair pulls together the best health-related businesses in Wallingford and will showcase each of them so the community can get a chance to talk with them in person and learn a little…

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Irish / Scottish House Concert

Kevin and Laura are hosting a house concert, featuring Irish and Scottish music this weekend at their Burke Avenue home: Gráinne Hambly and William Jackson House Concert in Wallingford Gráinne Hambly, one of Ireland's premier harpists and concertina player along with William Jackson, one of Scotland's finest harpists will be in a house concert in Wallingford.  Both have been touring the U.S. giving concerts and workshops.  Their contrasting styles in the Irish and Scottish traditions blend very well.  Two great players…

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Cinco de Mayo, Tuscan-style

If you're looking for something a bit more upscale than the rowdy SeaMonster to Murphy's circuit this Cinco de Mayo, check in at Cantinetta. While this Wallingford gem usually specializes in Tuscan fare, guest chef Gabriel Chavez will join Cantinetta's Executive Chef Emran Chowdhury to deliver "their masterpiece over a 5 course authentic Mexican cuisine paired with authentic craft drinks, beer and sangria." The prix fixe menu includes Ceviche de mojarra, Tacos de tinga de pollo con queso fresco, Tacos de carnitas de Puerco…

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GiveBIG for Wallingford – May 6th

Tuesday, May 6th is the fourth annual GiveBIG event, a 24-hour on-line charitable giving event hosted by the Seattle Foundation.  Donations will support many nonprofits to make our communities greater, fight social injustices, and give those in need a helping hand. This is our opportunity to step up and make a difference – to help the causes, communities, and people we care about.  Like, for example, two important nonprofits in Wallingford’s own backyard, both neighborhood-based and primarily serving our local community. With…

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Mother’s Day Coming Up

Next Sunday is Mother's Day, so that leaves only 6 days before you should suddenly remember you have to get something immediately. If you want to plan ahead a tad, Parnel Lettunich has opened a flower studio, Cedarhouse Flowers out of her Wallingford home at 45th and Densmore. You can reach her through her web site or call 206.295.8388. Free delivery to Wallingford, Fremont and Phinny Ridge for Mother's day.   How come it's "Mother's Day", not "Mothers' Day"? And why does the Internet…

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Edible Plant Sale

Seattle Tilth is holding its annual Edible Plant Sale at Meridian Park Saturday and Sunday, 9 am - 3 pm: Enjoy life's simple pleasures - grow food! Come to our May Edible Plant Sale and take advantage of the largest selection of organically, sustainably and locally grown vegetable plant starts in the Puget Sound region. The May Edible Plant Sale takes place on Sat. and Sun., May 3 and 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m at Meridian Park (4649 Sunnyside Ave. N, Seattle 98103) and is FREE to…

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