Wallingford, Seattle

Wallingford, aka Friday North,* is back on top! In January, you and your neighbors took part in more outreach events than all other neighborhoods in the Think Green Recycling Challenge. That means our sponsor, Wallingford Community Council, will receive $2,000 more at the end of the contest period to award to local non-profits. Friday North slipped to second place in the primary contest where we are trying to reduce pounds of garbage per household. See the latest Challenge neighborhood standings. The…

More resolution on the property sale we reported over the weekend, that will apparently displace Sugar on Top and Sutra. Patience McGhan, owner / hair stylist at the Sugar on Top Salon, writes: I was hoping you could mention that I will be moving to Ceres Salon on Greenwood: 7102 Greenwood Avenue  North. It was a pleasure to be part of the Wallingford community for the past 2 ½  years.

David Lutz of the band Sage Run writes: I want to invite the Wallingford community to my album release, which I will be having at the Chapel in The Good Shepherd Center.  As a local artist — it is important to me to reach out to the local community.  This music is so near and dear to my heart — I would love for anyone who loves supporting their local musicians to be able to be there. The album is called,…

(Victoria Dzenis works for the Wallingford Chamber of Commerce) Wallingford residents and neighbors are invited to learn more about the great local businesses and organizations our North Seattle neighborhoods have to offer at the Cheers to Chambers Business Expo! Originally begun as “Cheers to Wallingford” nearly 4 years ago, the Cheers to Chambers Business Expo & Community Meet Up on Wednesday, February 19th from 4:30-7:30 p.m. will feature local businesses, non-profit organizations and community projects. This year's Expo is being held at…

Emma Bishop from the Wallingford Community Senior Center wants to remind you they're holding a pancake breakfast tomorrow morning: Sunday, February 16, 9am – Noon Connect with the community at this all-ages favorite event! For years the Wallingford Community Senior Center has hosted pancake breakfasts which often tie in with our favorite holidays. This weekend they'll be preparing heart-shaped pancakes made fresh in their kitchen. Expect to see a lot of familiar faces from the Wallingford community, and enjoy being a part…