Wallingford kitty, Boots, has gone missing and his owners want him back home:
Please help us find our cat, Boots was last seen on 43rd and Latona on 9/23 at around 5pm. We’ve had him since he was a kitten and he travels between two cities with us. He is very playful and cuddly, but he DOES have a home! Please contact us with any information that may help us find our cat! (206) 915-2028 call or Text anytime.
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Back in July, we told you about the citywide marketing campaign, “Only in Seattle” which was launched as a way to motivate shoppers to stay local by visiting participating neighborhoods each month. This Sunday (September 30), it’s Wallingford’s turn to host, and you’re not gonna want to miss the neighborhood’s ginormous sidewalk sale, with discounts offered at seventeen favorite neighborhood locations, including:
$1 off each draft or growler refill at Bottleworks
$1.99 pajamas, sleep-sacks, and swaddles at Paron’s Closet
$35 Moroccan oil treatments at Cutz Meridian Hair-Art!
To participate, download the Wallingford coupon page here on the Only in Seattle …
Wallyhood welcomes our newest sponsor, Robert W. Hass Salon, located at 3700 Wallingford Avenue North, in lower Wallingford. Robert opened his cozy, neighborhood salon in 2002 and works side-by-side with stylists Amy and Lindsey. So what sets the salon apart from all the others in the neighborhood? Robert explains:
What we love most about our salon is the fact that we have all chosen to work together for so long, we feel like family. And we like the fact that we are a family friendly neighborhood salon, and the guys and kids can come in and feel comfortable too. The …
The Wallingford United Methodist Church (2115 N. 42nd Street) is hosting an ice cream social this Sunday (9/23), from 3:00pm – 5:00pm, with special guest, State Rep. Jamie Pedersen. Here are the details:
This Sunday, September 23rd, Wallingford United Methodist Church, located at 42nd and Bagley will be hosting an ice cream fundraiser in support of Marriage Equality. As you may be aware, Governor Gregoire signed a law at the beginning of the year allowing for all committed couples the rights and obligations of marriage. This new law is being put in front of the voters this election year.
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The Wurst is yet to come, neighbors. In fact, it’s this weekend! The 30th annual Great Wallingford Wurst Festival takes place Friday and Saturday (September 21-22) on the grounds of St. Benedict School (4811 Wallingford Avenue North). The festival is family-friendly, featuring lots of kid bouncies, games, crafts, a Biergarten, tons of homemade goodies for sale, plus lots of live entertainment on the outdoor stage.
On Friday and Saturday night, The Dudley Manlove Quartet will be playing for folks 21 and over in St. Ben’s Auditorium from 9:00pm to midnight. Beer, food and wine will be available for purchase.
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Last year, we told you about seven year-old Savannah’s quest to raise money for pediatric brain research on behalf of her friend, Torin, who had been diagnosed with a high grade malignant brain tumor. Savannah and her mom, Margie, took part in the 2011 Run for Hope 3k walk and, with the help from friends, family, and neighbors, she raised $1,900 in donations (her goal was $1,000!).
This year, Savannah and Margie are once again taking part in the 3k walk during the Run of Hope Seattle 2012 at Seward Park. Margie tells us that last week, 10-year-old Torin just …
Parents, you might want to make next Friday night (September 21) a date night. That’s when Meridian School will host NY Times Magazine contributing writer and editor, Paul Tough, who will discuss his upcoming book, How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character.
Here’s a review from Publishers Weekly:
“This American Life contributor Tough (Whatever It Takes: Geoffrey Canada’s Quest to Change Harlem and America) tackles new theories on childhood education with a compelling style that weaves in personal details about his own child and childhood. Personal narratives of administrators, teachers, students, single mothers, …
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