Signs go up at ‘Energy Espresso’
Two months ago, new owners took over the Java Jazz on 15th. Now signs are going up with the new name, “Energy Espresso.” Since the old owners still run the …
Month: July 2008
Big turnout at ‘Deadliest’ fundraiser
Throngs of people turned out for Sunday’s fundraiser at Fishermen’s Terminal for the Fishermen’s Memorial fund. They were there to tour two of the boats and meet many of the …
Scenes from ‘Art in the Garden’
Art, music, beautiful flowers and vegetables took center stage at the Ballard Art in the Garden Festival all day Saturday. Two dozen local artists featured their work at the Ballard …
Dutch Bike Co. to open second shop
Ballard’s Dutch Bike Company says business is so good for its European city bikes, they plan to open a second shop… in Chicago. Co-owners Stephan Schier and David Schmidt say …
How do you win her back?
You post love signs along the roadway, of course. In the median on southbound 8th Ave., right before 75th St. Works every time. (First spotted by Sarahjc in the forum).
Seagals, crabbers gather for memorial fundraiser
Yes, you read the headline correctly. The Seattle Seahawks Seagals will join “Deadliest Catch” captains and crew at Fishermen’s Terminal this Sunday in a fundraiser for the Fishermen’s Memorial. In …
Short power outage near 6th Ave. station
A couple My Ballard readers said they heard a loud bang in the direction of the power substation between 6th and 8th Ave. Friday afternoon, and then the power went …
Low tide walks this weekend
It’s another very low tide this weekend, so if you’ve ever wondered what seastars eat, why barnacles stand on their heads and how moon snails lay their eggs, ask the …
The weekend events calendar
– Tonight (Friday) from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. is the “Third Friday art show” at the Phinney Neighborhood Association blue building. – Saturday is the 8th annual Ballard Art-in-the …
New bike lanes on 8th Ave.
8th Ave N.W. is a busy street for cars, buses and bicyclists. There are designated bike lanes north of Market St., but when you get south of Market the bike …
Firefighters ‘Fill the Boot’
Traffic could be a little snarled at the intersection at 15th Ave and Market St today (Friday) as firefighters raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. This is the annual …
Robin Williams movie filming in area
A Robin Williams movie called “World’s Greatest Dad” will be in production in the Wallingford area over the next three weeks, reports the Seattle PI. But a tipster tells us …