It’s finally time! The Wallingford Farmers Market reopens for their first market of the season tomorrow, Wednesday, May 19 from 3-7 p.m. The market will be set up in the south section of the Wallingford Center parking lot, located at NE 45th and Wallingford Ave. N.

Hope to see you out there, Wallyhooders!

Update! We just heard from Jen over at Izilla Toys that there’s more reason to go to the Market tomorrow:

Many Wallingford Center Merchants are offering a 10% discount tomorrow during Farmer’s Market Hours in honor of the opening of market season. I know that Fabric Crush, …

Hoping to get outside and enjoy the sunshine this weekend? Here’s a few suggestions on things to do in your neighborhood this Saturday (May 15) and Sunday (May 16):

Don’t forget to write those grocery lists! One week from today (5/19) the Wallingford Farmers Market will return for its fifth season. This weekly, Wednesday market is located at the Wallingford Center at NE 45th and Wallingford Ave. N from 3 – 7 pm.

In addition to new and former vendors, the market will include cooking demonstrations from local culinary extraordinaires from 4 – 5pm. On Wednesday, May 19, Chef Rachel Yang of Joule Restaurant will present, followed by Chef Dustin Ronspies from Art of the Table on Wednesday, May 26.

For the latest news on what’s available and in …

The Senior Center’s “New Start” community pancake breakfast on April 25 brought out 204 attendees and raised $1,700 toward the center’s $25,000 challenge grant. The event was put on by a group of 40 volunteers, ranging from 12-years-of-age to the eldest, who was in her eighties. Additionally, the center raised $900, which will go toward the actual event cost.

WCSC’s Executive Director Kathleen Cromp tells us that while they wanted to raise money and move closer to their 25K goal, the breakfast was really about saying thank you to the community. “It was about celebrating the fact that we even …

The Wallingford Farmers Market will open for its fifth season next month on Wednesday, May 19. Due to expansion and an increased need for customer parking, the Wallingford Center (45th and Wallingford) is now only able to offer market vendors the south section of their parking lot, totaling 24 spaces. This is also the final year that the market will be held at the Center.

In order to accommodate additional vendors, the Wallingford Chamber of Commerce and the Seattle Farmers Market Association plan to expand the market into the parking lane of Wallingford Ave (between N 45th and N 44th), …

Wondering about the goings-on outside of Wallingford last week? Here’s a roundup of some of the highlights from our neighbor blogs:

Middle schooler speaks out against violence, YouTube-style: If you haven’t already, check out this 7th grader’s wonderfully creative video, which features random passersby around Green Lake and criticizes violent protests that have erupted in light of the recent health care reform. We really can learn from the children!

“$1,500 reward for lost E. Union pit bull puppy leads to armed robbery”: Wow…it’s not every day you see a headline like that. CHS Blog has the scoop. We hope Honey …