๐Ÿ‚ Celebrate The Wallingford Community This Fall!

Wallingford Community Council โ€“ General Meeting & “Wallingford Open House”

๐Ÿ“… Tuesday, September 10, 2025

๐Ÿ“ Good Shepherd Center, Room 202

๐Ÿ•ก 6:30 โ€“ 8:30 PM


Dear Neighbors,

As the seasons change, letโ€™s come together to celebrate what makes Wallingford such a vibrant, connected community. This September, the Wallingford Community Council is excited to host a Community Open Houseโ€”a chance to connect, learn, and enjoy an evening together.

Weโ€™ll feature local organizations that bring life, beauty, and spirit to our neighborhood. Come meet them, hear about their work, and discover ways you can get involved.

โœจ Light nibbles and desserts from local vendors will be providedโ€”bring a friend or a neighbor and make it a community night out!


๐ŸŒŸ Featured Community Spotlights

๐Ÿ› Historic Wallingford

Learn how Historic Wallingford is preserving the rich character of our neighborhood while helping residents engage with Seattleโ€™s growth and change.

๐Ÿ“ฐ Wallyhood

Our very own neighborhood blog! Meet the team behind Wallyhood, which has been keeping Wallingford informed and entertained for years.

๐ŸŽ‰ Celebrate Wallingford

The nonprofit behind our beloved Wallingford Kiddie Parade! Learn how Celebrate Wallingford brings neighbors together through fun events that honor tradition and build community spirit.


โœจ Other Potential Organizations Joining

  • Good Shepherd Senior Center
  • Wallingford Branch Library
  • Local Tree Preservation Group

(More details will be shared in our follow-up newsletter.)


๐Ÿ—“ Evening Schedule

  • 6:30 โ€“ 7:00 PM | Casual Welcome & Nibbles
  • 7:00 โ€“ 8:15 PM | Community Organization Spotlights
  • 8:15 โ€“ 8:30 PM | WCC Updates: Waterways & Zoning โ€” Key topics shaping Wallingfordโ€™s future

๐Ÿ’ก Why Attend

  • Meet the neighbors and groups making Wallingford thrive
  • Find opportunities to get involved in fun, meaningful ways
  • Hear important updates on Waterways and Zoning and what they mean for our neighborhood

๐Ÿ“… Community Calendar / Future Events

Lincoln High School – Sports Field Options & Discussions

Seattle Public Schools (SPS) and Seattle Parks & Recreation (SPR) are planning facility upgrades at Lower Woodland Park to service the student community.   More info here

  • Track Upgrades Discussion at Lower Woodland

    ๐Ÿ“… Saturday, Sept. 20, 11:00 a.m. | Lower Woodland Field #7, near the bleachers
  • New Full-Size Athletic Field Discussion

    ๐Ÿ“… Wednesday, Oct. 15, 5:30 p.m. | Location TBD

The Great Wallingford Wurst Fest

๐Ÿ“… Sept. 12โ€“13 | St. Benedict School, Wallingford | Free!

All ages are welcome at this neighborhood tradition featuring live music, food, kid-friendly activities, and a 21+ beer garden. Learn more

Senior Center Fall Gala

๐Ÿ“… Sept. 12 | 6โ€“9 p.m. | $40 fundraiser with cabaret performance

RSVP by Sept. 8 (casual dress encouraged)

Historic Wallingford Roaring 20โ€™s Speakeasy

Reserve your spot for an unforgettable evening of prohibition-era cocktails, gourmet canapรฉs, and 1920s entertainment.

๐Ÿ“… Sept. 14 | 4:30-6:30 p.m.| Murphyโ€™s Pub | Event details

Candidate Forum โ€“ Fremont Community Council

๐Ÿ“… Sept. 30 | 7โ€“8:30 p.m. | Doric Lodge | Featuring CM Nelson Learn more

Next WCC Meeting

๐Ÿ“… October 1 | 7:00 p.m.

We canโ€™t wait to see you at the WCC event and these others โ€” letโ€™s celebrate Wallingford together!