Tuesday, May 6^th is the fourth annual GiveBIG event, a 24-hour on-line charitable giving event hosted by the Seattle Foundation.  Donations will support many nonprofits to make our communities greater, fight social injustices, and give those in need a helping hand.

This is our opportunity to step up and make a difference – to help the causes, communities, and people we care about.  Like, for example, two important nonprofits in Wallingford’s own backyard, both neighborhood-based and primarily serving our local community.

With your support, FamilyWorks and Wallingford Community Senior Center have been serving Wallingford and beyond by supplying needed …

(Victoria Dzenis works for the Wallingford Chamber of Commerce)

Wallingford residents and neighbors are invited to learn more about the great local businesses and organizations our North Seattle neighborhoods have to offer at the Cheers to Chambers Business Expo!

Originally begun as “Cheers to Wallingford” nearly 4 years ago, the Cheers to Chambers Business Expo & Community Meet Up on Wednesday, February 19th from 4:30-7:30 p.m. will feature local businesses, non-profit organizations and community projects. This year’s Expo is being held at the beautiful Fremont Studios event space.

The event will feature demonstrations and samples from a wide variety of …

Neighborhood Appreciation Day is February 8th! 

Neighbor Appreciation Day began in 1995 when Phinney Ridge activist Judith Wood suggested that the City designate “a special day to celebrate the goodness in those around us and to reach out and strengthen our bonds to each other.” Mayor Norm Rice proclaimed the Saturday before Valentine’s Day as Neighbor Appreciation Day. The observance has grown every year since. Learn more about the City of Seattle’s Neighbor Appreciation Day here.

This year, we’re inviting Wallingford Neighbors to let us know what they think makes our neighbors so great? In the comments section below, choose …