Congratulations class of 2011!
Congratulations to the Ballard High School class of 2011! May you follow your dreams and do good things in the world. (Thank you Kelley Moore for the photo!)
Month: June 2011
Whittier Heights community meeting with Seattle Police
On Tuesday evening, the Whittier Heights community is invited to meet with Seattle Police. In response to concerns expressed by Whittier parents and neighbors, the Whittier PTA is pleased to …
BHS student overcomes odds to graduate tonight
This evening Ballard High School seniors will receive their diploma, switch their tassle and toss their mortar boards. While all graduates deserve recognition, one in particular has overcome the odds …
Phone survey for Seattle Public Schools starts today
If your child is in Seattle Public Schools, expect your phone to ring next week as the district starts its annual school climate survey. The goal is to gather information …
Seattle Public Library seeking volunteer gardeners
Interested in weeding gardens, raking leaves and picking up litter, all for a good cause and all in your own neighborhood? The Seattle Public Library is recruiting volunteers to help …
The Walrus and the Carpenter
The Walrus and the Carpenter (oyster bar) TheWalrusBar.com 4743 Ballard Ave NW (map) (206) 395-9227 [ratings]
Scenes from the first-ever Ballard 5k Run/Walk
With the sea lions barking in the background, nearly 100 runners and walkers took off from Golden Gardens park on a beautiful sunny morning for the first Ballard 5k Run/Walk. …
Ballard eatery profiled in New York Times
Ballard takes a prominent spot on the front page of Sunday’s New York Times Travel Section. Copyright photo courtesy Stuart Isett. With an article about the Pacific Northwest food scene …
Body of missing Queen Anne man found
Earlier this week we wrote that family members of Phil Irwin asked for the community’s help looking for him after he disappeared on June 1st. Phil’s daughter Emily, a Ballard …
An ‘artsy’ weekend in Ballard
This Saturday evening is Ballard’s Second Saturday Artwalk. Along with the traditional walk, Turnstyle is hosting the “Turnstyle Marketplace” on the second floor of the Kolstrand Building (4743 Ballard Ave …
Dick’s Drive-In offers free burgers for grads
Love those good ol’ fashioned Dick’s burgers? If you’re a recent graduate, you’re in luck! Dick’s Drive-In has got a congratulatory gift in store for members of the 2011 graduating …
‘French fry addict’ drops baby weight, wins Ballard FitnessFest
A year ago Lindsay and Brad Pease were expecting their first child. As Lindsay put on the weight, so did Brad. “She had a reason to gain weight last year, …