Abraxus Books planning to leave Ballard
After seven years in Ballard, Abraxus Books is telling customers that they’re planning to move to lower Queen Anne. An employee tells us that the store will be moving to …
Month: May 2009
Penny Harvest a success at Adams Elementary
Pennies really do add up, and the kids at Adams Elementary are living proof. The Penny Harvest ended on December 1 of last year, and now the money has been …
Nearby: Rally, Fremont Bridge, farmer’s market
A few recent stories from our surrounding neighborhoods… – West Woodland students and parents rally against school layoffs – Maintenance work scheduled over the next few days on Fremont Bridge …
Short-lived Disney PR stunt at Edith’s home
Update: If you drove by Edith Macefield’s old home just after 9 this morning, you saw a big bundle of balloons soaring above it. Turns out, it was a publicity …
Mobile cottage looking for a home
Jeff and Arlene are downsizing. Big time. The couple is building a “mini-mobile cottage” and looking for somewhere to live once they move to Seattle in a few months when …
School start time may shift this fall
School start times could be moved up by 10 to 15 minutes starting next school year. Based on feedback from teachers, principals and families, school district staff is proposing the …
Where the layoffs hit Ballard schools
Seattle Public Schools announced last week that it needed to lay off more than 150 teachers and staff to help adjust for an estimated $34 million budget shortfall. Today, we’ve …
New burger joint coming to Ballard Blocks
A burger place called The Counter is coming to Ballard Blocks this fall. The Counter is best known in California, seen here in Santa Monica. You sit down, grab a …
Uff da! goes to the dogs
We had to laugh at this bumper sticker at All the Best Pet Care on Market. The new shop created these “woof da!” stickers as a play on “uff da!,” …
Neighbors hear homeless shelter plans
About 80 neighbors gathered at Calvary Lutheran Church in Loyal Heights Wednesday night for a community meeting about the SHARE homeless shelter that’s moving into the building on May 30th. …
Ballard parks the focus of safety meeting
According to neighbors, safety is an ongoing issue at Ballard Commons Park, Bergen Place Park and Marvin’s Garden. Last month, neighbors delivered a petition to the Parks Department that was …
New pet supply store opens in Ballard
Ballard has a new pet supply store. Mud Bay opened this week at the old Hollywood Video location at 5314 15th Ave NW. This is the second pet supply store …