The Leif Erikson Lodge is asking the community for help commemorating members of one of Ballard’s longest standing organizations. They’re celebrating their 112th anniversary this year; the lodge was formed on […]
Month: May 2015
Eat at Patxi’s on Wednesday and raise money for Sustainable Ballard
Tomorrow, there will be an opportunity to support one of Ballard’s most active nonprofits and enjoy tasty pizza. Patxi’s Pizza (5323 Ballard Ave NW) will donate 10 percent of the […]
Norwegian pride lights up Ballard with King Harald of Norway
It was a proud day for our Norwegian Ballardites: King Harald of Norway’s visit drew a huge crowd at Bergen Place in Ballard this afternoon. King Harald came to the neighborhood to […]
What’s on this Memorial Day weekend
It’s Memorial Day weekend – here’s the scoop on the happenings around town: Friday, May 22: King Harald of Norway at Bergen Place: 4:15 p.m. King Harald will be joined by […]
Ballard Development Update May 22: ongoing subdivisions in the neighborhood
This week’s development update is more of the same, with two property subdivision applications and one decision to approve the division of one lot into five unit lots. Applications: 8354 […]
Golden Gardens relocates fire pits to north end of beach
All 12 fire pits at Golden Gardens have been relocated to the north end of the beach, an effort the city says will allow for better monitoring of fires and […]
Throwback Thursday: a glimpse of NW Market St. in the old days
In the spirit of Throwback Thursday, today we take a look at the NW Market St. of yesteryear. The above photo is the Roxy Theatre in 1920 (now the Majestic Bay […]
Ballard scavenger hunt to fundraise for Parkinson’s research
At the end of May there will be a scavenger-hunt styled competition in Ballard, the proceeds for which will benefit Parkinson’s research. The Adventure Race for Parkinson’s will be held […]
Neighborhood youth projects eligible for city funding
The city announced it will be providing funding for neighborhood projects that are planning youth activities. As part of the Seattle Neighborhood Matching Fund program, neighborhoods can apply for the Small […]
Ballard Sunset Toastmasters host a Night of Storytelling Techniques with author Ingrid Ricks
Tonight, the Ballard Sunset Toastmasters will host local storyteller and bestselling author Ingrid Ricks for a Night of Storytelling at the Ballard Baptist Church from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Ricks […]
BHS filmmakers up for regional emmy awards
Ballard High School’s young filmmakers are at it again: several students are nominated in the upcoming 52nd Annual Regional Emmy Awards ceremony, hosted by the Northwest Chapter of the National […]
King Harald V of Norway to visit Ballard on Friday
Even though Syttende Mai has come and gone, Norwegians have a reason to keep the celebrations going for another few days: the King of Norway, Harald V, is visiting Bergen […]
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