‘Pig & Pipes’ fundraiser on Saturday
Tomorrow is the fourth annual Pigs and Pipes fundraiser at The Old Pequliar Public House (1722 NW Market St). The Corps’ grand entrance to the 3rd annual event last year. …
Month: August 2011
Scofflaw ordinance creates ‘cat & mouse game’ with car campers
Ballard has quite a few car campers, people who live in their vehicles – some are parked along residential streets, others are down in the industrial area near the Fred …
Mayor to City Council: Be bold, fund rail expansion
Last week we talked briefly about SDOT’s Transit Master Plan, which included plans for a light rail that would connect Ballard and Fremont to downtown, amongst other neighborhoods. Yesterday, Seattle …
Owner of Zak’s Burgers retiring, selling business
Despite what some are hearing, Zak’s Burgers (2040 NW Market St) is not closing. The highest-rated burger joint in Ballard is on the market and owner Larry Johnson says they …
Artwork wanted to fill empty storefront
Art could soon fill the “big black hole in the neighborhood” that is the empty store front next to U-Frame-It (5601 20th Ave NW.) We spoke with Karol Priebe, the …
Register now for fall classes at community centers
Although brochures haven’t come in the mail yet, registration is now open for fall 2011 courses at the Ballard Community Center (6020 28th Ave NW) and the Loyal Heights Community …
Kids Olympics at Loyal Heights Community Center Thursday
The Loyal Heights Community Center (2101 NW 77th St) is hosting a Kids Olympics for young athletes two to six years-old from 10:30 to noon on Thursday, August 11th. “Your …
Nearby: Zombies, Goddesses and garage sales
Here are stories making headlines in nearby neighborhoods: Zombies clean up Fremont, make streets safer for undead wandering SIFF to reopen Uptown Theater October 20th Third annual Party in Greenwood …
Boys & Girls Club sports camps coming up
It’s the end of summer and the Ballard Boys & Girls Club (1767 NW 64th St.) is holding some sports camps before school starts. Summer Basketball Camps: Hoopaholics. August 16 …
Donated trunks dumped at Kirke Park
There is a pile of large tree trunks sitting in the middle of Kirke Park (7028 9th Ave NW.) Not to worry, they’re there for a reason. Our dog Elsie …
City wants feedback on paid parking in Ballard
At the beginning of the year, the Seattle Department of Transportation lowered parking rates in Ballard. At the time, Charles Bookman, SDOT’s director of Traffic Management said, “These modifications are …
Dog missing in the North Beach/Blue Ridge area
Blue Ridge and North Beach neighbors, please keep your eye out for Marco. “He went missing around 4:30 this afternoon in the North Beach area (near Golden and View),” owner …