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 …

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 …