Crown Hill Glen is ‘Park of the Month’
Each month Groundswell NW selects a different park in our area as their “Park of the Month.” This month, they’ve selected Crown Hill Glen. From Groundswell NW: More natural area …
Month: November 2011
Occupy Ballard
There’s no one at Bergen Place, but apparently the 99% have been there. That’s according to the sign now hanging up at the intersection of Leary, Market and 22nd Ave …
Stormwater: Life in the Gutter, a one-man performance
Get a gutter’s eye view of Seattle at a free performance this Saturday. Photo courtesy Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs Stokley Towles will showcase his nearly one-hour, one-man …
Family escapes early morning house fire
Updated: Seattle Fire investigators have determined that this morning’s house fire was caused by heat from a smoldering fire, which ignited adjacent walls. The damage estimate is set at $65,000 …
Free popcorn and a movie with the kids
On Friday evening, the Ballard Community Center (6020 28th Ave NW) will show Mars Needs Moms on the big screen projector. Movie starts at 6 p.m. and is free for …
Ballardite on Jeopardy Tournament of Champions
Updated: Nissley has done it again – barely. Tonight Ballardite Tom Nissley won the first round of the Tournament of Champions on Jeopardy – by two dollars. The answer was, …
Ballard student receives award from First Lady
Ballard High School senior Meron Kasahun and Greenwood non-profit 826 Seattle executive director, Teri Hein, stood in the East Room of the White House today to accept the 2011 National …
Nearby: Naked pumpkin run & old-fashioned ice cream truck
Here are some of the stories making headlines in nearby neighborhoods: Scenes from the 2011 Seattle Naked Pumpkin Run Bluebird Microcreamery on Phinney Ridge debuts its new old-fashioned ice cream …
Self-serve sweet shop opening soon
A new sweet shop is getting ready to open on NW Market, in the former Asher Anson space next to Zak’s. YOZEN is a self-serve frozen yogurt shop and the …
Ballard Elks honor vets at Veterans Day dinner
Next Friday is Veterans Day, a day set aside to say “thank you” to those who have served in the military. The Ballard Elks will honor veterans at their annual …
Ballard Coffee Works opening in old Tully’s space
The “for lease” sign is out of the window and a major overhaul on the interior is underway at the former Tully’s location in Ballard at 22nd and Market. Seattle …
Carkeek assault suspect to undergo mental evaluation
The man accused of attacking a female runner in Carkeek Park on Oct. 10 has been ordered to undergo a mental evaluation to determine his competency to stand trial. Jack …