It’s hard to imagine as I shake off the chill of last week’s evening little league games, that Porchfest 2021 saw temps into the upper 90s! Let’s hope that on Saturday, June 25th, we hit a weather sweet spot. Over a dozen bands will play for the ‘hood from 12:00 – 8:00 pm. Final details are in the works right now, but most venues will be in the Meridian/Tangletown area.

For those of you new to Porchfest, this is a great chance to check out live music by local musicians, meet your neighbors and enjoy our community of …

From our friend, Jenn Kline Shernoff of Sound Goods wine— Now that the sun is out, it’s time to drink some wine and meet new members of the community. Please join members of the writing staff from Wallyhood, the team at Sound Goods wine and the team at the Bounty as we get together for a Summer Launch Party on June 2, from 6-8pm at The Bounty and enjoy some good times.

We’ll be celebrating the launch of new wines from our very own winery in Wallingford, as well as officially celebrating the new beautiful outdoor space at the Bounty. …

 

On Tuesday, May 18, 2022 the Wallingford Community Council (WCC) held its annual elections for Board of Directors and the following Board of Directors was elected:

President — Jenny Ring-Perez Vice President — Miranda Berner Treasurer — Mark JoHahnson Secretary — Paula Eisenrich Board Member-At-Large — Bonnie Williams Board Member-At-Large — Lee Raaen Board Member-At-Large — Ted Hunter

After the elections we had a presentation by Tanya Kim, Acting Director and Michael Bailey, Deputy Director of the Seattle’s Human Services Department.  Tanya and Michael reviewed the department’s charter, objectives and they pointed out specific areas where volunteers are needed.  …

Visions of Wallingford is a neighborhood community project launching this week. It’s part learning, part dialogue with the intention of collaborating on a vision for the future of the Wallingford’s built environment. Residents are invited to learn more about the project during a meet & greet program this Thursday, May 26, 7-8 pm via Zoom.

During the event, participants will have a chance to hear the background and goals for the project, meet members of the project team, and learn about ways to get involved over the upcoming weeks and months. Community organizations represented will include the Wallingford Community …

Anytime I get a last minute invite to a friend’s house for dinner, I have one clear stop to make first — just up the street to Tres Lecheria (formerly Cubes Baking Company). There are few things that satisfy a crowd more than a perfectly executed, sweet and silky Tres Leches cake! Last time I was there, they even had handmade jewelry and dog apparel (though that is not the main attraction)!

Tres Lecheria is hosting a 5 year anniversary party in celebration of weathering the Covid-19 pandemic — TOMORROW! 

Our very own award-winning dessert shop, will be hosting a …

While Wallingford is not without its local celebrations—think Wallingford Kids’ Parade, or maybe the Wurst Festival—we really don’t have anything on the same scale as, say, the Fremont Solstice Festival.  That’s why we are telling you about the return of the iconic U District Street Fair, which is back once again this year on May 21-22, within walking distance of Wallingford directly to the east.  The U District event is the unofficial kickoff to the summer street fair season in Seattle, and of course has been superceded by the events of the last couple of years.  Go enjoy what promises …