Saturday morning, the do-gooders of Wallingford were out with their reflective vests, yellow bags and big hearts. Thanks to the crew of volunteers for keeping our neighborhood clean! Sponsored by the City of Seattle Adopt a Street Program, Wallingford Community Council and Street Keepers, this semi-annual event shows community at it’s finest!…

News from our neighbor, Dance Fremont… 

Dance Fremont needs your help! Since 1996, Dance Fremont has been a part of our
community at 4015 Stone Way N. While their permanent studio is being renovated,
they’ve moved to a temporary location at 8420 Greenwood Ave N.

Dance Fremont is working hard to inspire a lifelong love of dance in each student in an
inclusive atmosphere full of joy and creativity. They’re in danger of not being able to
provide meaningful scholarships to students with financial need. With an important goal
of $30,000 by Giving Tuesday, Dance Fremont is rallying our community …

When: Wednesday, October 25, 2023, from 6pm to 9pm

Where: Fremont Mischief Distillery, 132 N Canal St, Seattle, WA 98103

The Wallingford Community Senior Center is back at Fremont Mischief Distillery for the first time since 2019 for our Fall Reception. We will celebrate this year’s triumphs and growing opportunities for older adults in Wallingford and the greater Seattle area. The center is excited to share news about community events, programs, and services with new and familiar friends alike. Enjoy drinks, hors d’oeuvres, a raffle, and great company.

This is a great opportunity to learn about the crucial programs and …

Historic Seattle, the city’s top preservation advocacy and education organization, has awarded Historic Wallingford its 2023 Community Advocacy Award!

Each year, Historic Seattle hosts the Preservation Celebration to support its mission to save meaningful places that foster lively communities. At the event, honorees are also recognized with awards for their achievements in historic preservation in categories such as Best Preservation Project or Outstanding Stewardship.

Here’s what they had to say about our neighborhood champion:

Historic Wallingford has been instrumental in creating a historic district, organizing walking tours, hosting educational events, and advocating for the protection of historic buildings and …

We posted The End of Wallyhood? on September 20, 2023 and received responses from many of you imploring us to keep the blog alive and a number of RSVPs to our meeting next week. Thank you! We are glad to know the blog has been a meaningful part of your Wallingford community experience. We are also grateful for the suggestions for change and ideas for improvement.

Now, back to those RSVPs…without your help, we cannot create a new vision and carry it forward. Without more writers and creators, we cannot keep it alive. As a reminder, none of us four …

Does the seemingly ceaseless litter on the sidewalks and curbside along 45^th and side streets bother you? On Saturday, October 14^th from 10am -1pm, you have the opportunity to lend a hand to clean up the neighborhood. Colleen Kurke, operating as Street Keepers, adopted N 45^th from I-5 to Stone Way via City of Seattle Adopt- A- Street program to tend. This program supports community member’s efforts to improve the appearance of their neighborhood by supplying basic tools such as gloves, litter pickers, bags for trash and brooms, liability insurance, and pick up for the gathered …