Viaduct closure open house this evening
In nine days, the majority of the Alaskan Way Viaduct will be closed for nine full days. Starting at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 21st through 5 a.m., Monday, October …
Month: October 2011
Sample sale gives life to the old Ballard library
Updated: The store will now be open until January 8th, 2012. Earlier: Nearly 20 years ago, Diana Park held her first sample sale. Being in the retail industry she saw …
Salmon Bay School playground is the park of the month
Each month Groundswell NW selects a local park as the park of the month. This month they’ve chosen the Salmon Bay School playground. From Groundswell NW: Salmon Bay School’s playground …
Nearby: Microcreamery, cider fest, SHARE shelters
Here are stories making headlines in nearby neighborhoods: Bluebird Microcreamery opening Phinney ice cream shop on Friday. First Annual Cider Fest at the Freeway Estates Community Orchard near Green Lake …
Help fight breast cancer with pink hair
Show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness month by adding a pink strand of hair (or two or three) to your locks. For the third year, Source Salon and Spa …
Hey parents, take the night off
This Friday night, the Ballard Community Center (6020 28th Ave NW) is offering parents an evening off. For $15, the folks at BCC will watch your potty-trained kids, give them …
Woman assaulted in Carkeek Park, suspect at large
A woman was assaulted in Carkeek Park this morning, police say. According to the SPD Blotter, the woman was jogging in the park after 8 a.m. when she was attacked …
Ballard clothing bank needs cold weather supplies
Just north of the Ballard Bridge is a local non-profit that helps the homeless – and they’re asking for your help. The Bridge Care Center, which is associated with Quest …
Civic skills training class tonight
Learn how to get involved and influence city and state laws at a free civics training class this evening. The Seattle Free School and Knowledge As Power, a nonprofit aimed …
Major paving project on NW 85th starts next week
The Seattle Department of Transportation has just told us that the year-long project to repave 85th Street from 15th Avenue NW to I-5 – plus repave Greenwood Avenue North from …
Video production students win regional award
A trio of Ballard High School Video Production students have been named winners at the 35th Annual Young People’s Film and Video Festival, a regional festival sponsored by the Northwest …
Beavers pay tribute to 1951 champs at homecoming
It was 60 years ago that the Ballard Beavers football team went undefeated and was crowned as the state champs. This weekend, the 1951 team was honored. On Friday afternoon …