Veterans Day hail storm
It’s November and mother nature is reminding us how fickle she can be. Just yesterday it was sunny and “warm.” This evening it’s hailing. Hard. @RonSchott sent us this pic …
Month: November 2011
Hundreds of shoppers to descend on Ballard
The In Ballard Merchants Association is giving a boost to the Ballard economy. Saturday morning more than 500 women from Bellingham will start arriving by bus just before 10 a.m. …
The Not-Its perform at the Full Tilt grand opening
Although Full Tilt Ice Cream (5453 Leary Ave NW (just south of NW Market St.)) has been open for a couple of weeks, the official grand opening is Saturday. Join …
Volunteers needed for Yulefest
Get in the holiday spirit at the Nordic Heritage Museum’s annual Yulefest. Photo from the 2010 Yulefest courtesy the Nordic Heritage Museum Hundreds of hand-crafted Nordic-inspired gifts will be for …
Happy Veterans Day!
Happy Veterans Day! Thank you to those who are serving or who have served our country. We asked readers to send in pictures and stories about veterans in your life. …
West Woodland friends turn 11 on 11/11/11
By Mwiza Kalisa If you think seven is a lucky number, think again. Sarah Jane Hayward is turning 11 years old on the 11th day, of the 11th month, of …
Funds added to proposed budget for Safe Parking Pilot Program
The Seattle City Council has finished tweaking Mayor Mike McGinn’s 2012 proposed budget. The council’s proposed budget adds $20,000 for the Safe Parking Pilot Program. From this Green Sheet: A …
Tell us about your favorite veteran
In honor of Veterans Day, we would like to share stories of the veteran in your life. Please send us a brief (as in 100 words) write-up on the individual …
Flying Squirrel Pizza @ The Sunset
Flying Squirrel Pizza @ The Sunset (Pizza) SunsetTavern.com 5433 Ballard Ave NW (map) (206) 784-4880 [ratings]
‘Ballard Prepares’ creating Ballard’s disaster plan
Following in the footsteps of other neighborhoods, a group of Ballardites have banded together to create Ballard’s disaster plan. The group consists of people involved with the Ballard District Council, …
Groundswell to match donations to Shilshole Gateway Project
Groundswell NW is pledging to match donations to the Shilshole Gateway Project, up to $2,000. Here are the details from Groundswell: Help plant a larger area at the ends of …
Free burgers at Dick’s for vets tomorrow
Dick’s is honoring veterans and active military on Friday, Veterans Day, by offering them a free hamburger or cheeseburger. The co-founder and president of Dick’s, Dick Spady, served in the …