The weekend events calendar

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“Rain at times” is what the local meteorologists are saying about this weekend’s weather, so plan accordingly.

  • At 9 a.m. Saturday Groundswell NW is hosting a Salmon Bay/Burke Gilman Trail Work Party. Meet at the Salmon Bay Natural Area next to The Canal just east of the Locks. Help plant trees and pick up litter. Coffee & treats provided.
  • The North Seattle School Fair is Saturday morning from 9 to 11 a.m. Hear about the different public and private options for elementary and middle school. St. Alphonsus School Cafeteria (5816 15th Ave NW).
  • The 4th Annual Norwegian Genealogy Workshop will be held on Saturday at the Leif Erikson Lodge (2245 NW 57th Street) from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. $20 for members/$30 for non-members.
  • The 14th Ave NW Adopt-A-Street clean-up is on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet at Blowing Sands Glass (5801 14th Ave NW). This is also an opportunity to prepare the street for the upcoming planter project.
  • The 5th Annual Boys & Girls Club auction is Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The evening includes a silent and live auction, bbq dinner, beverages (beer, wine, sodas and juice) and entertainment. Auction items include condos, golf, trips, Mariners and Sounders tickets and more.
  • The Ballard Lions is holding its annual Crab Feed fundraising dinner to benefit the Ballard Community on Saturday. Doors and bar open at 6 p.m., crab served at 7 p.m. until it’s gone. The event will be on the 2nd floor of the Shilshole Bay Beach Club in the Ballard ELKS facility ( 6411 Seaview Ave NW). Cost is $25.
  • Here’s a photo op for you. On Sunday from noon to 12:15 p.m. the Rat City Roller Girls “will spin, glide, pivot and block with deft precision cheered on by a team of dozen dancing carrots” at the Farmers Market to promote eating local. This is the kickoff for the Cascade Harvest Coalition’s 3rd annual Take the Pledge & Eat Local for Thanksgiving campaign.

    • For more live music, check out the calendars for Tractor Tavern, Sunset Tavern, Picolinos, The Bit Saloon, Conor Byrne and Egan’s Ballard Jam House. As always, check out our events calendar. And if you have an event to add, just email us at tips@myballard.com.

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    The founders of My Ballard

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