We heard from a Wallingfoord resident and Lincoln High parent about an upcoming production of Spamalot — Thanks for the tip, Lynn!

Opening March 24^th, Spamalot! raises money for the arts within Seattle Public Schools. Local community theater company, Woodland Park Players, is staging the musical at Shoreline Community College later this month. Since its inception, Woodland Park Players has granted $37,000 to our public schools. Proceeds from these performances will benefit this worthy grant program.

“We’re inviting the Wallyhood community to support our schools by getting tickets and bringing friends, neighbors and family along for this Monty …

Hang onto your green beer and rascal revelry as we walk through a few of this day’s most famous legends.

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and with it, a host of traditions, myths, and rowdy festivities. Though it was a far cry from the American traditions we see today, filled with green beer, debauchery and everyone asking for a kiss, the practice of celebrating Saint Patrick began in 1631, when the Christian church held a feast day honoring the Patron Saint of Ireland. This first St. Patrick’s day was held on the alleged day of his death, …

Here are some updates from The Wallingford Branch & The Seattle Public Library:

 

What’s happening at the Wallingford Branch?

 

With more morning and evening hours across all libraries, the new Wallingford Branch schedule adds 16 open hours per week. The new Wallingford Branch schedule is temporary through early 2024 due to a temporary staffing reallocation related to the yearlong seismic retrofit construction closure of the Green Lake Branch.  Wallingford Branch hours are likely to adjust again when the Green Lake Branch reopens in 2024.  To increase access to materials in this region, the Library has installed a 24/7 holds…

The best part of a neighborhood are the neighbors. Wallyhood heard from the sister of Jessie Kerani Aleya VanVorhis, a longtime Wallingford resident and friend to many, who recently passed. The following words about Jessie are shared by Naomi Strand (one of Jessie’s sisters).

Jessie Kerani Aleya VanVorhis, an amazing blaze of energy in a small body, passed away December 29th, 2022 at the age of 35. Jessie was born in Calcutta, India and died on Whidbey Island, Washington. Her special powers were her electric joy and ability to connect with people.

She moved to Wallingford when she was …

Metro is exploring how to revise its bus routes to better serve the new Lynnwood Light Rail station. In the process it also took a look at a bus serving both the Northgate and University District stations and is proposing to eliminate the service through Wallingford. The map shows a dotted line, which is the #20 bus line that is to be eliminated. You can provide Metro with comments on their website through March 10.  The page only talks about Lynnwood but this is where you can comment on the #20.

For many years the #26 Express ran down …

After a long hiatus the Spaghetti Dinner, hosted by St. Benedict Middle School students and families, will be back in action on Sunday, March 12th. Meal reservations at the Italian-themed cafe(teria) are available from 12:00pm – 7:00pm and include spaghetti with your choice of marinara or meat sauce, Caesar salad, and garlic bread. Wine, beer, and baked goods are available for an additional cost at the event.

Tickets are $16.00 for Adults and $10.00 for Seniors or Children. proceeds go towards environmental camp for the 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. Buy your tickets or simply make a …

Some years ago a candidate for the Mayor of Paris, France proposed she would make sure Paris was a “15 minute city” with access to the essential commercial and public facilities within a 15 minute walk of each resident. That idea has caught on with urban density advocates and is part of the motivation for proposed upzones in Seattle. Recently a UW graduate student, Nat Henry, asked himself if he could map Seattle to see where it is already a “15 minute city” and where it lacks facilities. His maps are interactive, that is you can select what you consider …