Reminder: Loyal Heights summer concert tonight
Grab your lawn chairs and blankets, tonight is the second summer concert at the Loyal Heights Community Center (2101 NW 77th St). Photo from previous concert courtesy Loyal Heights Community …
Month: July 2010
District Council recommends projects for funding
The Ballard District Council unanimously agreed Wednesday evening to recommend four projects to the city for funding from the 2011 Neighborhood Projects Fund. The intersection of 20th Ave NW and …
SHARE to open shelter in nearby neighborhood
Last November, Our Redeemer’s Church decided to close the SHARE homeless shelter in Loyal Heights after the discovery of a convicted child rapist. This week, SHARE announced that it’s moving …
Wedding photo found at Crown Hill ATM
A wedding photo was found at the Chase ATM on Crown Hill (8555 15th Ave NW) Wednesday evening. A MyBallard reader sent us a scanned copy of the photo and …
Firefighters ask you to help ‘Fill the Boot’ for MDA
Traffic at the intersection of 15th Ave NW and NW Market Street (and many other intersections in the city) could be a little snarled today and tomorrow. Seattle firefighters will …
Mayor proposes longer bar hours
Mayor Mike McGinn is considering a controversial proposal to cut back on rowdy behavior that sometimes erupts when Seattle bars close — let bars set their own closing times, even …
Nearby: Movie, homeless, ladybug, Space Needle
Some interesting news from our nearby neighborhoods… – Movie “Grassroots” filming on Phinney Ridge, based on true story – SHARE homeless shelter coming to a Green Lake church – Ladybug …
Statue installation at Salmon Bay Natural Area
The 16-foot bronze welcome statue is being installed today at the Salmon Bay Natural Area, in time for Saturday’s dedication. The sculpture at the Salmon Bay Natural Area still wrapped …
Tree falls and damages fence at dog park
A tree fell on the fence at the Golden Gardens dog park sometime overnight or early this morning. Diane emailed us these photos and says the tree fell on the …
Tuesdays in Ballard kicks off with deals & activities
The second annual “Tuesdays in Ballard” campaign kicks off today with the goal of drawing people to eat, drink, shop and play in downtown Ballard. The Ballard Community Center (6020 …
Win $50,000 at the Ballard High School Golf Classic
The 10th Annual Victor E. Salvino ’51 Golf Tournament is coming up next month to raise money for Ballard High School athletics and bands. The golf tournament will be held …
Starfish appear at lowest tide of the summer
The lowest tide of the summer attracted many people out looking at the sea critters and the sea critters didn’t disappoint! Silver sent us this photo of the starfish who …