Spanish Community of Wallingford (SCOW) Celebrates 40 Years of Service The Spanish Community of Wallingford (SCOW) will celebrate its 40th anniversary this weekend with a night of world-class music and dance at the Paul Mellon Arts Center on the campus of Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford. The organization has come a long way in the 40 years since a group of local Latinos gathered in a storefront on South Cherry Street. Today, they have their own building, an executive director (Maria Harlow) and a support staff, but their mission remains the same: to help Wallingford’s growing Latino community by offering a wide range of services, most of which are free of charge. Some of these include: document translation, transportation to medical, legal and immigration appointments, programs to p... 06/19/2012

Villa Capri Restaurant Hosts 1st Annual Porkapalooza On May 16th from 5:30pm to 7:45pm, seven popular local restaurants from Wallingford and Meriden will come together and battle it out to see who can devise the best pork based specialty in the land, from pulled pork to ribs and everything in between! They've hosted wedding receptions, dinners, and galas galore, and more recently the hugely popular "Pizza Madness" culinary contests. And now, Wallingford’s Villa Capri Restaurant is adding another culinary event to its growing repertoire.   Behold, Porkapalooza! Here is a list of the entrants for the first of what is sure to be a gastronomic delight: Big Country's Hickory Pit BBQ Eben-ezer Restaurant Knuckleheads LaPerla Restaurant MJ Dukes Riccio's Redwood Grille Tata's Caribbean Cuisine... 05/14/2012

Wallingford CT Market Update for March 2012 Here's the way the housing market is shaping up in Wallingford as of March 31, 2012: There are currently 200 single family homes for sale in Wallingford: Low list price: $49,900 High list price: $1,500,000 Average list price: $334,766 Median list price: $294,700 Average Days on Market: 132 Homes sold on average for 93.0% of list price There are 78 homes currently under contract, priced between $40,000 and $549,900. Based on the number of homes sold in March (14), it would take approximately 14 months to sell the current inventory. As for condominiums, there are currently 73 condosfor sale: Low list price: $64,900 High list price: $559,900 Average list price: $211,234 Median list price: $189,900 Average Days on Market: 51 Condos sold on average... 05/03/2012

  Sunday, May 6th the Choate Rosemary High School, in Wallingford, CT will be hosting a Walk and Run for Autism.  Many for my  church, The Ward Street Church of Christ, will be participating in support of one of our members niece's who has Autism. This is the type of event that the whole community as well as others can get behind.  We will not only be participating as a Church, but as a family activity as well. If you have never participate in one of these events, this one may be the perfect one  to start, and help raise money for a very worth cause.   *************************************************************************************  Info about the author: George Souto is a Loan Officer who can assist you with all your FHA, CHFA, and Conventional mortgage needs in Connecticut. Geor... 04/29/2012

What's For Lunch in Wallingford CT? Being the sucker for good food that I am, I’m always happy when I find a new place that serves up good grub. While out running errands today, the wife and I decided to try out a relatively new eatery in town, a place with the quaintly endearing name of “Knuckleheads”. We knew it had opened up back in December 2011, but hadn’t had a chance to try it out yet, so we thought today was a good day to do so, and we weren’t disappointed. Named after owner Anthony Morgillo’s adopted pit bull, the restaurant is tucked away on the lower end of Center Street and sports a rather unimposing exterior that belies the eclectic menu of food and drink awaiting you inside. The menu sports sandwiches like “The Mean Picholine”, “The Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese”, and “The Smok... 04/13/2012

Wallingford CT Market Update for February 2012 Here's the way the housing market is shaping up in Wallingford as of Febuary 29, 2012: There are currently 187 single family homes for sale in Wallingford: Low list price: $32,900 High list price: $850,000 Average list price: $317,572 Median list price: $287,500 Average Days on Market: 85 Homes sold on average for 97.0% of list price There are 56 homes currently under contract, priced between $85,000 and $533,000. Based on the number of homes sold in February (12), it would take approximately 16 months to sell the current inventory. As for condominiums, there are currently 72 condos for sale: Low list price: $46,900 High list price: $559,900 Average list price: $206,814 Median list price: $177,450   Average Days on Market: 69 Condos sold on... 04/09/2012

Everybody Loves a Carnival! Once again, Wallingford's Church of the Resurrection is sponsoring their annual carnival April 25th through the 28th in the parking lot adjacent to the church. This year's edition comes earlier than in years past, as the start date has usually been in June, but that should not have any effect on the fun, games, rides and great food that always accompanies this much anticipated event. The venue will open nightly at 6pm and features a midway with more things to do than you can shake a stick at! Some of the fun to be had includes games of skill, chance and just plain ol' luck (NOTE: must be 18 years or older to play games of chance), rides for young and old including a ferris wheel, merry-go-round and roller coaster, and a Fun House. The first two days are usual... 03/26/2012

This Art is Garbage...Really! It’s a fact that recycling has many benefits. It saves energy, reduces pollution, and helps preserve natural resources, among other things. But did you know it can also help inspire some budding artists? Hard to believe, but for the past two years Wallingford’s Town Recycling Committee has been doing just that through their Recycling Art Contest. Started back in 2010 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, the contest helps raise awareness of the importance of recycling and is now an annual event. This year’s event is now accepting entries and is open to students in kindergarten through the eighth grade. Here are the entry guidelines: • Entries may be either art sculptures or useful items made from materials which have had a previous life. • Project... 03/19/2012

Villa Capri Restaurant Hosts 2nd Annual Pizza Madness Pizza: from the Latin pinsere, meaning “to press”. No matter what the etymology of the delicacy is, to those who love it it means, “Good God, let’s eat!”, and on March 21st pizza lovers can unite under one roof to do just that. On that date, Wallingford’s Villa Capri Restaurant is once again hosting the 2nd Annual Pizza Madness event from 5:30pm to 7:45pm. Eleven pizza shops from Wallingford and Meriden will gather together and bring their best creations to share with the public. Here is a list of this years entrants: Amore Apizza Christo’s Pizza Family Pizza of Meriden Fragomeni’s Pizza Illiano’s Restaurant Little Caesar’s (Update: East Side Pizza Palace) Little Rendezvous (Update: Chef's Hat Pizza) Minervini’s Pizzeria Peeps Pizza ... 03/09/2012

Wallingford CT to Host 19th Annual United Way NFL Players Weekend For the past 125 years since their humble beginnings in Denver, the United Way has been at the forefront in the effort to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good. This noble goal is once again being brought to Wallingford in the form of the 19th Annual United Way NFL Players Weekend. Taking place over two days and at three different venues, this fantastic event gives everyone the chance to not only help a good cause, but also buy NFLS gear, enjoy delicious food and drink and even rub elbows with over 20 stars from several NFL teams, including the Patriots, Jets, Bills, Packers and more! The festivities kick off on Friday, March 9th with a silent/live auction ... 03/05/2012

Wallingford CT Market Update for January 2012 Here's the way the housing market is shaping up in Wallingford as of January 31, 2012: There are currently 188 single family homes for sale in Wallingford: Low list price: $25,900 High list price: $850,000 Average list price: $313,363 Median list price: $279,945 Average Days on Market: 112 Homes sold on average for 94.6% of list price There are 49 homes currently under contract, priced between $85,000 and $495,000. Based on the number of homes sold in January (20), it would take approximately 9 months to sell the current inventory. As for condominiums, there are currently 74 condos for sale: Low list price: $46,900 High list price: $559,900 Average list price: $213,125 Median list price: $189,900 Average Days on Market: 118 Condos sold on av... 02/22/2012

2012 New Haven County Home Show Once Again in Wallingford CT Whether you just bought an older home and need suggestions for ways to update it, or new construction is in your immediate future and you’d like to rub elbows with some local builders, the 12th Annual New Haven County Home Show will surely have something for everyone. Taking place this weekend, February 18th and 19th, at Wallingford's Oakdale Theater, the show brings together a boatload of exhibitors offering everything from building and remodeling, home security, and water purification to solar power, pools and spas, and landscaping services, just to name a few. Just because it’s technically Winter (50 degree weather and little snowfall notwithstanding), it doesn’t mean you have to wait until Spring to get out and get some id... 02/16/2012

Wallingford CT Market Update for December 2011 Here's the way the housing market is shaping up in Wallingford as of December 31, 2011: There are currently 186 single family homes for sale in Wallingford: Low list price: $29,900 High list price: $850,000 Average list price: $298,800 Median list price: $269,450 Average Days on Market: 106 Homes sold on average for 92.9% of list price There are 40 homes currently under contract, priced between $109,900 and $599,900. Based on the number of homes sold in December (27), it would take approximately 7 months to sell the current inventory. As for condominiums, there are currently 67 condosfor sale: Low list price: $46,900 High list price: $559,900 Average list price: $219,761 Median list price: $192,000 Average Days on Market: 165 Condos sold on... 01/28/2012

Electronic Recycling Info for Wallingford CT If you're like us, you probably have some old electronics laying around that you don't know what to do with: a broken DVD player, an old radio missing a few tubes, or maybe a computer monitor that would cost more to fix than replace. If this sounds like you, here's some news you can use. Wallingford residents can now drop off unwanted or broken electronic items at the town's recycling center located at 157 John Street. Items can be dropped off on the second Saturday of every month from 8AM to 4PM. Accepted items include: Computers (desktop and laptop) Monitors Printers Televisions Keyboards Mice (the computer kind!) PDA's Fax machines Stereos/radios Modems Telephones VCR/DVD/CD players iPods There is no charge for this recycling, but each hou... 01/13/2012

Wallingford Gets Ladies's Fast Pitch Softball League If you're a young lady 18 years of age or older and you love, love, LOVE to play fast-pitch softball, but were always disappointed that there was no place to play in Wallingford, your time has come. Local resident (and good friend) Kathy Thuerling feels the same way, and has decided to create a fast pitch softball league for players 18 and older. Kathy has spent over 20 years coaching young players in the fundamentals of the game, including her own two daughters, and was surprised to find that, when players outgrew little league play, there was no local league for them to move into. So, she's rectifying that situation. In the inaugural year of the league which will start this coming June, Kathy would like to see 12 registered teams an... 01/11/2012

Wallingford CT Market Update for November 2011 Here's the way the housing market is shaping up in Wallingford as of November 30, 2011: There are currently 196 single family homes for sale in Wallingford: Low list price: $29,900 High list price: $1,300,000 Average list price: $317,135 Median list price: $279,900 Average Days on Market: 67 Homes sold on average for 95.2% of list price There are 51 homes currently under contract, priced between $64,900 and $599,900. Based on the number of homes sold in November (23), it would take approximately 9 months to sell the current inventory. As for condominiums, there are currently 60 condos for sale: Low list price: $64,900 High list price: $599,900 Average list price: $217,151 Median list price: $192,950 Average Days on Market: 179 Condos sold o... 12/26/2011

New Year's Eve Dining in the Wallingford CT Area Well, another year has come and gone and Christmas is right around the corner. Soon,  the shrill cries of delighted children young and old will fill the air and living room floors everywhere will be littered with the remains of wrapping paper, boxes, tape, ribbons and gift tags.  The echoes of Christmas morning will barely have passed when we begin to shift our attention to the second big event of the season, New Year's Eve.   If you're looking for someplace to ring out the old year and bring in the new, here are several establishments in the Wallingford area that should fit the bill nicely: Zandri's Stillwood Inn Zandri's celebration begins with cocktails at 6PM until 7:15PM featuring buffet-style hors d'oeuvres, jumbo cocktail shrimp an... 12/24/2011

Besides, the funds that were collected earlier this month  by the Church that I attend, the Ward Street Church of Christ, in Wallingford, CT., to provide gifts for older children who many times get left out, we are also doing a couple of other things during this Holiday Season.   Our teens have been coordinating a Food Drive, and the food will be use to supply our Food Pantry at Church as well as donate much of it to the Food Pantry in town.  Our teens have done a great job in collecting food, as well as our members in making contributions to assist their efforts.   Many of our members will also be serving at the local Soup Kitchen, and Homeless Shelter.  They will be bring food to the Soup Kitchen as well as serving the food several nights in the up coming weeks.  Many of the same peop... 12/18/2011

Wallingford CT Market Update for October 2011 Here's the way the housing market is shaping up in Wallingford as of October 31, 2011: There are currently 212 single family homes for sale in Wallingford: Low list price: $29,900 High list price: $1,300,000 Average list price: $316,668 Median list price: $279,900 Average Days on Market: 70 Homes sold on average for 95.9% of list price There are 58 homes currently under contract, priced between $95,000 and $599,900. Based on the number of homes sold in October (20), it would take approximately 11 months to sell the current inventory.   As for condominiums, there are currently 68 condosfor sale: Low list price: $54,500 High list price: $565,900 Average list price: $222,441 Median list price: $199,900 Average Days on Market: 186 Condos sold on... 11/17/2011

Wallingford CT Market Update for August 2011 Here's the way the housing market is shaping up in Wallingford as of September 30, 2011: There are currently 230 single family homes for sale in Wallingford: Low list price: $35,900 High list price: $1,300,000 Average list price: $319,250 Median list price: $279,450 Average Days on Market: 110 Homes sold on average for 95.2% of list price There are 61 homes currently under contract, priced between $74,900 and $599,900. Based on the number of homes sold in September (19), it would take approximately 12 months to sell the current inventory.   As for condominiums, there are currently 69 condos for sale: Low list price: $49,900 High list price: $565,900 Average list price: $223,578 Median list price: $209,900 Average Days on Market: 253 Condos so... 11/07/2011