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Pollinators are Welcomed in Wallingford

Jordan July 22, 2024 1 Comment

I have noticed a lot of activity along the Burke Gillman trail on the north shore of Lake Union. Many mornings I have seen a group wearing orange safety vests digging, sawing or shoveling mulch. Then I found a few new signs highlighting a pollinator garden and that this project is supported by the Green Seattle Partnership.

I was able to speak with Eric Sterner, a Plant Ecologist who works for Seattle Parks and Recreation, who described the project as a collaboration between the City of Seattle, community groups, non-profits, businesses, schools, and thousands of volunteers, who work together to …

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Wallingford Neighborhood Business Spotlight – Cedarhouse Flowers and Peti Boutique

Jordan July 20, 2024 2 Comments

A Lifelong Love of Flowers

One of the most enjoyable aspects of life in Wallingford is exploring the charm and beauty of the neighborhood businesses. One of my favorites is Cedarhouse Flowers, located at 1621 N 45th Street which is owned and operated by Parnel Lettunich, and is supported in the shop by Mandi, Willow, Carmella and Lucy.

This shop was established in 2014 and named for the cedar-sided garage where it all started. Since the shop was opened, the culture has remained the same: they make lush, unusual arrangements with heart, AND they want to do whatever it takes …

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Pickleball: Great Fun or Annoying Noise

Jordan June 28, 2024 1 Comment

Pickleball is a very popular game. It is easy to learn, it is social, it doesn’t cost a lot to get started and you don’t have to be a great athlete to enjoy it. You can have a great workout and lots of fun no matter how good you are. 

Pickleball is also driving neighbors near Wallingford Park crazy with its annoying noise. A Wallyhood reader sent us a note about noise from pickleball games at the Wallingford Park (park website) that have been starting very early in the morning. We decided to look into the problem, what the rules …

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New Independent Pharmacy at Wallingford Center

Jordan May 6, 2024 Comments are off

Cascadia Pharmacy Opens at Wallingford Center

After a series of Pharmacy closings leaving the neighborhood wondering what the path forward looked like, we have some good news! Cascadia Pharmacy, A new independent pharmacy is opening in the former Pharmaca/Medly space inside the Wallingford Center. It belongs to a group of independent pharmacies across Washington, Oregon and Idaho all called Cascadia, but independently owned.

In addition to pharmacy services, Cascadia Pharmacy Wallingford will offer many of the supplements and homeopathic lines that the former Pharmaca in the same location carried, as well as specialty gifts, with a focus on local sourcing …

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Food Bank Renovation and Capital Campaign

Jordan May 4, 2024 Comments are off

Renovation and Expansion

The Wallingford Food Bank shares a space with the library at 1501 N 45th St. Operated by FamilyWorks, the food bank has been unchanged as long as I’ve been around these parts (decades!). Now, however, changes are afoot.

Beginning this summer, the food bank will begin some renovations to the interior of the space. The main area will be redesigned to better serve clients.

Per the email we received from FamilyWorks:

The renovated food bank will be bright and welcoming, with rolling modular carts that can be rearranged depending on the needs of the food bank. There …

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Plan for the Plants!

Jordan March 25, 2024 Comments are off

Spring is here!
Last week was the Spring Equinox and suddenly it seems like there is a lot to do in the garden! If you are looking forward to getting started with an edible garden this year, a little planning goes a long way.
Is it the right time?
While the PNW has a temperate climate and we can grow crops nearly year round, some plants like it hot and some like it cool. In your planting plan consider if what you are growing is a cool season crop like peas, lettuce or other greens, or a warm season crop.…

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Spring Break Game Crafters Camp for K-5

Jordan March 17, 2024 Comments are off

Game Crafters Camp: Play, Create, Compete.  April 8th-12th If you are a parent wondering how you will make it through Spring Break without care for your Kindergartener – 5th grader, Latona School Associates, an after school program located in John Stanford International School (JSIS) is accepting kids for spring break camp, even if they don’t go to JSIS.

 

Tim Sullivan, Director of Latona School Associates writes: Join us for an exhilarating week packed with creativity and fun as we delve into the world of game creation and play. Throughout the week, campers will engage in a variety of game genres, …

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