Leif to Leif 5k, Cultural Heritage Day & Taste of Norway coming up
The annual Leif-to-Leif Fun Run/Walk is next Saturday, March 26th. Registration is at 8:30 a.m. with the race starting at 9 a.m. at the Leif Erikson Lodge (2245 NW 57th …
Month: March 2011
‘Buttons for Japan’ fundraiser and more
Several more Ballard businesses are holding fundraisers to help the people of Japan recover from the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit a week ago. Laura Bee Designs (6418 20th …
Vikings Robotics team prepares for competition
The 10th annual FIRST Robotics Competition is Friday and Saturday and the Ballard High School team is ready. Members of the Vikings Robotics team were on Q13 Fox News …
Nearby: New B & B, Spring regatta, b-ball clinic
Here are stories making headlines in nearby neighborhoods: A new Bed & Breakfast opens on Phinney Ridge Medical marijuana dispensary opens in Greenwood 49th annual Spring Green Lake Regatta is …
NW 60th Street may become a little brighter
The stretch from NW 60th Street between 8th Ave NW and 15th Ave NW is pretty much a straight shot, except for one traffic circle. Now a group of neighbors …
Open Enrollment begins for Seattle Public Schools
If your child will enter the Seattle Public School system this year, or if you want a school other than your attendance-area elementary, middle or high school, be sure to …
Molly Moon’s Ice Cream not coming to Ballard
You’ll have to drive to Queen Anne this summer if you’d like to eat at Molly Moon’s newest ice cream shop. Molly Moon Neitzel announced on Monday that Queen Anne …
Ballard businesses to raise money for Japan relief
Reposted: In case you missed this on Monday, we’re reposting this information. Updated: The Sunset Tavern (5433 Ballard Ave NW) will also be raising money on Tuesday. Tonight, all door …
Mudslides above Seaview Avenue
Magnolia isn’t the only neighborhood hit by mudslides. The bank above Seaview Avenue was also affected. Al sent us this photo of a slide on Monday just above Seaview Ave …
Ballard Rotary honors students of the month
Each month the Ballard Rotary honors two students of the month. This month Taylor Stern and Nick Onstad-Hawes were selected. Athletic superstar, Taylor is varsity cheer captain, gymnastics captain, and …
Early Design Guidance meeting for vacant land
Tonight is the Early Design Guidance meeting for a plot of empty land at 8022 15th Ave NW. Developers plan to build a four-story building with 48 residential units, three …
Nearby: Mudslides in Magnolia
The recent rain has taken its toll over in Magnolia. Our sister site, Magnolia Voice, is reporting that there have been several slides, including this one on the 3200 block …