At Wallyhood, we have a rule that our stories are focused on the Wallingford neighborhood. After all, there are plenty of other places to get information and misinformation that pertain to other neighborhoods or to the city at large. Fortunately, we interpret this rule liberally, and occasionally we literally and journalistically wander beyond the traditionally interpreted boundaries of the ’hood.

 

 

 

 

 

This past week I walked to the U District light rail station to meet my son for dinner up on Capitol Hill, and I was a little surprised and delighted to see a pop-up Mexican food (tacos, burritos, chiles relleños, …

June Highlights at WCSC
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).

WCSC Book Club
Tuesday, June 3
1:00 to 2:00 pm

Sisterhood: The Secret History of Women at the CIA by Liza Mundy. This National bestseller is a “rip-roaring” (Steve Coll), “staggeringly well-researched” (The New York Times) history of three generations at the CIA, “electric with revelations” (Booklist) about the women who fought to become operatives, transformed spycraft, and tracked down Osama bin Laden. From the …

This Sunday, Bellingham-based Aslan Brewing is “softly” opening the doors of their second Seattle location at the previously (somewhat) cursed corner of n 56th Street and Kirkwood Place N in Tangletown—the same spot that, over the past two decades, has housed Darkalino’s, The Burgundian, The Pour House, Bandelero, Luau Polynesian, and probably other establishments I cannot remember. But because I’ve visited both of Aslan’s Bellingham locations, as well as their taproom in Fremont, I am optimistic that Aslan, unlike its predecessors, will have legitimate staying power in the cozy space at 2253 N 56th Street. Their current taprooms and brewpubs…

If you are interested in reading about Wallingford history, check out A Preliminary Sketch of Wallingford’s History 1855-1984, written by historian Thomas Veith as part of a Wallingford Heritage Project. You can find his writing here. He presents an array of interesting tidbits on the development of our neighborhood, and his writing offers perspective as to the age and social context of some older buildings on N 45th Street.

 

On page 66 of his writings, Mr. Veith mentions Tweedy and Popp Hardware:

“2100 Block (Between Meridian and Bagley) Philip W. Tweedy and Louis W. Popp opened their hardware …

We are pleased to announce the Wallingford Farmers Market is back, every Wednesday 3-7 pm, starting May 28th, in the same great location and featuring wonderful vendors. Located in Meridian Park at the corner of Meridian Avenue N and N 50th Street, the Wallingford Farmers Market has been recognized by the Washington State Farmers Markets Association (WSFMA) as one of the best farmers markets in the state.

In addition to the market’s farm-fresh offerings, shoppers at Wallingford can enjoy sweet summer treats and prepared foods, with plenty of space to picnic under the apple trees, run around on the …

The Fremont Chamber of Commerce is putting on Center of the (Running) Universe,  “a social networking and community event.” Here are the details:

Social networking event promoting active lifestyles Wednesday, May 28th Optional run/walk with Green Lake Running Group at 5:30 pm Festivities from 6-7:30 pm Brooks Trailhead, 3400 Stone Way N Cost is $25 for members of Fremont Chamber or Green Lake Running Group, $30 for non-members Register here

Perks include:

Free Fremont Brewing beer, snacks, and NA beverages Social networking opportunities Keynote speech with Q&A from Brooks’ CEO Dan Sheridan Chance to win a free pair…