The Seattle Genealogical Society (SGS) is an all-volunteer, non-profit educational organization that “empowers individuals to discover their family histories through education, collaboration, and preservation.”

You can visit them at the historic Good Shepherd Center, located at 4649 Sunnyside Avenue N in Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood, and via many virtual events, from anywhere in the world.

The SGS Library is open for research in Suite 302. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, plus evening hours (6:00 to 8:30 pm) on the 3^rd Wednesday of the month. Call ahead: (206) 522-8658.

If you are interested in learning how …

Not a day goes by that there isn’t a new disturbing report about changes implemented or approved by the new presidential administration. One only needs to see the mostly downward trend in the stock market, numerous reports of a recession on the horizon, inflation continuing unabashed, significant layoffs across the federal workforce, and associated negative effects on local communities and businesses. Already approved federal funding across multiple federal agencies is being stopped. Previously eradicated measles is on the rise. USAID has been disbanded, there is a potential interruption in social security benefits, and decreased access and long delays in contacting…

All events are at, or meet up at, the Wallingford Community Center, 4649 Sunnyside Avenue N, Suite 140 (lower level of the Good Shepherd Center).

DSHS Mobile Office
Friday, May 2
10:00 am to 2:00 pm

The DSHS Mobile Community Services Office will be onsite and open to the community! They will be available for applications, changes, ID vouchers, help with programs, such as lifeline phone plans, food, and cash assistance, Medicare Savings Program, and Disability Medical Assistance. They will also be able to provide information regarding other community resources. Free, no registration required!

 

 

 

 

 

WCSC Book Club
Tuesday, May …

Spring has rolled into Seattle in the form of cherry blossoms, daffodils, and a little bit of pollen in the air! This weather makes the gardener come out in all of us. While I enjoy digging around in my own dirt, perhaps you don’t have a lot of space or don’t think you have a green thumb? There are many food-related gardening opportunities in and around the neighborhood. Consider getting involved and supporting some great organizations. City Fruit

City Fruit’s mission is to harvest and steward urban fruit trees to support sustainable and equitable access to fruit. They work year …

This announcement was submitted by Daniel Nguyen, Supervising Librarian at the Wallingford branch of Seattle Public Library:

The Seattle Public Library is excited to announce that the Wallingford Library is continuing our partnership with KeyBank to bring a new series of free Financial Resources 101 workshops to the Wallingford community!

We’ve tailored the workshops to better support entrepreneurs, small business owners and seniors in the community. Additionally, we’ve enhanced accessibility by scheduling them on weekends.

Upcoming Programs:

Developing a Business Plan – April 26, 2025, 12-1 p.m.

Learn about the components of a business plan and how to create one …

One year after opening the doors of their new brewery location at 3513 Stone Way N, Figurehead Brewing Company is having an anniversary party on Saturday, April 19, to celebrate the occasion. The event will be all day long, from 11:30 am to 10:00 pm, and family-friendly, with free root beer floats for kids. There will also be door prizes, live music, and the release of an anniversary white stout, which is a collaboration with Spinnaker Chocolate and Caffe Appassionato, Figurehead’s future and current neighbors at each of their two locations.

The event will also be an opportunity …

Mark your calendar for May 31^st! Historic Wallingford is partnering with the Wallingford Center to host a home maintenance and improvement fair at the Wallingford Center on May 31^st from 10-3pm that is free to visitors. Wallingford is home to one of the largest collections of early twentieth century residences in the city. The intent of the fair is to offer resources to steward these cherished homes while supporting the historic fabric of this community for all to enjoy. 

Experience history as you take a walk through the landmarked Wallingford Center, which is a fabulous example of …