As the holiday season gets into full swing, Wallyhood would like to let the community know about Dance Fremont’s Silent Auction.    The following was provided by Una Ludviksen, Dance Fremont’s Communications and Marketing.

Welcome to Dance Fremont’s First-Ever Steadfast Silent Auction!
November 11 – December 14. Join us in making high-quality dance education accessible to everyone! Dance Fremont has been dedicated to empowering youth and adults through ballet and modern dance since 1996. With your support in this auction, we can continue our mission to provide inclusive dance training that breaks down financial barriers and opens doors for dancers of …

Here is an update from the project manager, Paige McGehee, for the Seattle Public Schools search for a site for an athletic field for school athletic use.  Note the meeting scheduled for this coming Wednesday, the 20^th, has been moved from the Lincoln Library to the Commons inside Hamilton International Middle School.

Dear Community Member,

Thank you for your continued interest and engagement around the location for a new synthetic turf field for Lincoln High School students.

In advance of our next community meeting on November 20, here is an update on what we’ll be discussing:

Attend a crucial public information meeting on zoning changes in Wallingford and around the city.  Tuesday, November 19^th at Magnuson Park, Hanger 30 from 5:30-7:30 for District 4.

The Wallingford Community Council WallingfordCC.org, has been presenting information about the city’s process including zoning changes for the 2044 Comprehensive Plan. WCC has hosted two informational meetings. It is a heavy lift to educate residents about the proposed zoning changes before the end of the public comment period on December 20^th. With that in mind, WCC has asked to share information here through Wallyhood.

In planning for growth, the …

About University House:

University House Wallingford is dedicated to providing complete living and care solutions for seniors. This friendly community is right around the corner from all the best Seattle has to offer.  The residents have several options for entertainment, and other events and activities.   Residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle in an age-restricted setting with plenty of social events and activities.   

They also enjoy of a full schedule of social, educational and entertaining activities. The structured program helps all residents maintain a high quality of life. Many of the activities encourage members to socialize and develop friendships with other residents. …

Wallingford is blessed to have two full-service florists serving the community. One is Cedarhouse Flowers located on N 45^th St, and the second is Hansen’s Florist Shop, owned by long-time Wallingford resident Helen Hansen is located conveniently at 4606 Stone Way N.    They are celebrating their 79th anniversary at the Georgetown/Seattle location and 39th anniversary at the Wallingford/location which includes servicing to Fremont and Ballard neighborhoods.

Hansen’s Florist Seattle is local, and family owned serving Seattle and the surrounding cities since 1945. They offer same-day, daily, and worldwide delivery and are available to service the local community floral …

As Atoma celebrates their one-year anniversary of bringing a fine dining experience to Wallingford, I would like to take this opportunity to highlight what I believe this restaurant brings to the local community.      Mark your calendars—Atoma’s one-year anniversary is November 5th!

Last November, Johnny and Sarah Courtney opened Atoma in the compact former Craftsman where Tilth pioneered organic dining and won a James Beard Award. Johnny’s culinary resume is full of cred, but his four years in the Canlis kitchen are an especially shiny accolade for Seattle diners.  Canlis plus Tilth equals a lot of big-name expectations to …

As the retail core in the Wallingford Center has been diminished, I am glad one of the remaining business fixtures in Wallingford that I enjoy shopping for my wife and still standing is Yazdi.  The store, located on the second floor of the Wallingford Center has been a fixture for 38 years and counting.  As you enter the Wallingford Center and approach Yazdi, looking up you get a sense of something unique about Yazdi.  The beautiful dragon tapestry (George the Dragon, all the way from Bali) looking down is quite impressive and immediately piques interest in what other unusual or …