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  • Ballard High School spring musical
    March 11, 7:00pm
    The Secret Garden musical at Ballard High School. This Tony-Award-winning Broadway musical features sophisticated music by Grammy winner Lucy Simon (yup, she's Carly Simon's big sister) and received the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Music. It is a family-friendly musical, based on what is often noted as one of the finest children's books of the twentieth century. The show tackles difficult subjects of death and healing through a tremendously melodic and haunting musical score. Performances March 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20. Tickets are $12, and are available on-line at ShowTix4U.com or in person at Ballard’s Main Office. The school District doesn’t fund these events, so come support our neighborhood music and drama programs!

  • Sunset Hill Substation Design Meeting
    March 24, 6:30pm
    The third workshop to design the Sunset Hill Substation will be held March 24th at 6:30 p.m. at the Sunset Hill Community Center (3003 NW 66th St). At this meeting, participants will review alternate concepts, share ideas for the design and learn more about the neighborhood project. CAST architecture, a Seattle firm specializing in modern, sustainable design, has been chosen to lead the community design process for the Sunset Substation project.

  • Parents Night Out
    March 26, 6:00pm
    PARENTS NIGHT OUT: It’s your turn to take time off for yourself and go out for a night! On Friday, March 26th from 6 to 9 p.m., bring your child to the center for a fun night of activities and you can go out for dinner, a movie, or both!! Please register by the Wednesday before the date. Ages 3-10 Location: Loyal Heights Community Center (2101 NW77th St). Cost is $20.

  • 5K Leif to Leif Fun Run/Walk
    March 27, 9:00am
    The 5K Leif to Leif Fun Run/Walk starts at 9 a.m. on March 27th near the Leif Erikson bust at the lodge entrance (2245 N.W. 57th St.) and proceeds to the Leif Erikson statue at Shilshole Bay Marina near Golden Gardens Park, then back to the lodge. Registration fee is $10 adults and $5 children ages 12 and under (registration forms are available at Leif Erikson Hall). Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Sons of Norway Humanitarian Fund. For information, call 206-783-1274. Registered participants will receive a Norwegian flag to carry on the run and traditional Norwegian heart waffles afterward. Prizes will be awarded to top runners. Participation counts toward a Sons of Norway sports medal.

  • RE Store: Sink & Toilet plumbing 101
    March 27, 10:00am
    Sink & Toilet Plumbing 101 at the RE Store on March 27, 10am - 12pm. The workshop is free. Join Seattle's favorite plumber, Big Jim, as he resuscitates a RE Store toilet and sink. Big Jim, an old and antique plumbing specialist, will show you how to bring new life to salvaged bathroom fixtures. Bring your plumbing inquiries and quandries.

  • 4-H flea market fundraiser
    March 27, 10:00am
    Ballard Community Center’s 4-H Club will host a flea market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. March 27 at the center, 6020 28th Ave. NW. The flea market will feature more than 25 tables offering gently used items at great prices, and a pot of Washington State University Cougar chili will be simmering on the stove to offer an inexpensive lunch. Proceeds from the event will support enrollment fees for low-income youth and supplies for the program. Ballard Community Center offers the 4-H program in cooperation with the Washington State University Extension 4-H Youth Development Program: http://4h.wsu.edu/.

  • Tastes of Norway/Norwegian Cultural and Heritage Day
    March 27, 10:00am
    Saturday March 27th is the Tastes of Norway/Norwegian Cultural and Heritage Day at the Leif Erikson Hall (2245 N.W. 57th St.) The free event features presentations and demonstrations of traditional Norwegian handicrafts, music, song and dance, featuring folk dance troupe Leikarringen. Crafts and food will be available throughout the day. And don't forget the pickled herring taste-off. Let your taste buds judge who makes the best. Also, kids can have fun testing their skills at traditional Viking games still played today. Local genealogy researchers will be available to help answer questions about your Norwegian ancestors. There will be musical entertainment throughout the day. There will be a bunad parade at 2 p.m. where Norwegian folk costumes will be shown off. Heritage Day is also an opportunity to learn about Sons of Norway community programs, including our sports and cultural skills medal programs and scholarships.

    Enjoy traditional foods and see how they are made, including such delicious sweets as krumkake, vaffler and lefse. Have a tasty lunch of smørbrød (open-faced sandwiches), ertesuppe (pea soup), rømmegrøt (sour cream porridge) and more. All are available at reasonable prices.

  • Sunset Hill movie night
    March 28, 7:00pm
    On Sunday, March 28th, enjoy "Sunday Night at the Movies" hosted by the Sunset Hill Community Association. The film, "Made in China" is a documentary that will start at 7 p.m. film by John Helde. "In a journey that spans two continents, Seattle filmmaker John Helde creates a touching meditation about home and identity in this highly personal documentary. The son of white YMCA missionaries, young Tom Helde grew up in 1930s Western China wondering why he didn't look like most of his peers. Years later, his son decides to explore the mystery." Helde will be there to answer questions about the film. Free admission at the Sunset Hill Community Club (3033 66th St NW) with a $2 donation for popcorn and drinks.

  • North Beach CSO community meeting
    March 30, 6:00pm
    In older parts of the King County sewage system, both rain water and sewage travel down the same pipes to the wastewater treatment plant. During heavy rains, these pipes often overflow sending the untreated water directly into Puget Sound. This is called "Combined Sewer Overflow" or CSO. One of the trouble spots is in the North Beach area.

    Three alternatives to combat CSO in this area have been identified. The King County CSO Beach Project team is looking for questions, concerns and suggestions from the community. There will be a community meeting on this project on Tuesday, March 30 at the Loyal Heights Community Center (2101 NW 77th St) from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

  • Spring egg hunts
    April 3, 10:00am
    The spring egg hunts will be Saturday, April 3 at 10 a.m. at both the Ballard Community Center (6020 28th Ave NW) and the Loyal Heights Community Center (2101 NW 77th St.) The event for kids 2 – 10 goes on rain or shine. Please bring a basket or bag for collecting. Nonperishable food donations are gladly accepted.

  • RE Store: DIY TIle
    April 10, 10:00am
    Free DIY Tile workshop at the RE Store on April 10 from 10 a.m. to noon. Beautify your counter tops, back splashes, floors, or shower walls with a unique tile installation. Matt Black, owner of Madrona Tile, leads you through the logistics of a sometimes tricky but always rewarding craft. Matt covers everything from removing old tiles to planning, prepping and installing your very own tile design. Workshop participants receive a discount on salvaged and donated tile from The RE Store. Pre-registration is required through this link.

  • Design Review Board meeting for Washington Federal Saving Bank
    April 12, 6:30pm
    The Department of Planning and Development is convening the Design Review Board for the project proposed by Washington Federal Saving Bank. The meeting will take place on April 12th at 6:30 p.m. at the Ballard High School Library. You can get more information on the project here.

  • 9th Ave Park clean-up
    April 17, 9:00am
    It's the first work party of 2010 at the 9th Ave NW Park (7028 9th Ave NW.) Come by, pull a few weeds, hack a shrub, and talk to neighbors about the development timeline for our park!

  • Resolution 1:21 Conference
    April 23, 7:00am
    The Philadelphia Church (7704 24th Ave NW) is hosting a "Resolution 1:21 Conference" on Friday April 23 (7 p.m. to 9 p.m.) and Saturday April 24th (9 a.m. to 10 p.m.) Bob Mortimer and Tim Matthews will be the speakers with worship by The Frank Park Band. Special Guests (Saturday Night): Leeland, Phil Wickham, and Matt Maher will be in concert to wrap up the conference! Cost is $50 before March 8, 2010 ($55 after this date). Please contact: 206 778 1628 for details and registration. More information can be found here.

  • Crown Hill Park meeting
    April 28, 6:00pm
    Back in 2005 and into 2006, design work was started on the Crown Hill Elementary Park Development at Holman Rd NW and 13th Ave NW. Now the plans are being dusted off and the park will become a reality. According to Kim Baldwin with Seattle Parks and Recreation, the plan is to pick up where they left off. They will take the comments on the three previous designs (here, here and here .pdf) from the 2006 meetings and come up with one preferred option. Elements being considered are pedestrian circulation, celebrated entries, open space, areas for play, a skate spot, a newly renovated field, seating and plantings, according to the Parks and Rec website. The project is being funded with $1,200,000 from the Parks and Green Spaces Levy. Construction is slated to begin in the spring of 2011 with a completion of fall of next year. The preferred option will be revealed at a community meeting on April 28th from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at the Crown Hill Center (9250 14th NW.)


  • Salmon Bay sculpture dedication
    May 1, 10:00am
    Salmon Bay Natural Area sculpture Dedication Ceremony on May 1st from 10am to noon at NW 54th St @ 34th Ave NW, next to The Canal. Marvin Oliver, a renowned artist of Quinault heritage, is creating a welcome figure for the Salmon Bay Natural Area to celebrate the transformative powers of the salmon life cycle and to remind all of us of the stories, history, and creativity inherent in local indigenous cultures. The sculpture will be installed in April and our planting party will add vegetation to the around the sculpture base.

  • 3rd Annual Community Oyster Roast
    May 9, 2:00pm
    Puget Soundkeeper Alliance hosts its 3rd Annual Community Oyster Roast at the Golden Gardens Bathhouse with a spectacular view of the Sound on May 9th, 2010. Featuring local grower Taylor Shellfish. Beverages by Fish Brewing and Firesteed Winery Includes delicious side dishes and desserts! Plus, foot-stompin’ live music by Ballard’s own “The Tallboys.” Two seatings: 2pm-4pm and 5pm-7pm
    Advance Tickets: $50 Call 206-297-7002 or visit this website.

  • BHS Football wine tasting fundraiser
    May 22, 7:00pm
    The Ballard HS Football Wine Tasting Fundraiser is Saturday, May 22, 2010 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Sunset Hill Community Club (3003 NW 66th St). From the flyer: Please join us for a great adult’s night out and help us meet our goal of raising $10,000 for new equipment. Wine, hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction fill the evening. We have high expectations for our 2010 season—please come out and help us kick it off right! Ticket purchase includes two wine tastings and hors d’oeuvres. Additional wine tasting can be pre-purchased or purchased at the event.
    Great Auction Items During the Event
    • College & Pro football gear • Trips, vacations, & big game tickets • Dinners & cookouts • Parties • Sideline passes • Much, much, more

  • 36th Annual Ballard SeafoodFest
    July 10, 9:00am
    The 36th Annual Ballard SeafoodFest will be July 10th from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and July 11th from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Feed Your Inner Viking at the 2010 SeafoodFest event! This celebration of delicious seafood, great music and an all around good Ballard time will be here before we know it.