Here is what’s making news in nearby neighborhoods: Fremont: Winter fun means free zoo admission (Photo courtesy Dennis Dow) Fremont:Holiday Shopping Spree & Pub Crawl on Tuesday Fremont: Fremont Chamber […]
Month: December 2009
Thai Siam offering free Christmas meal
The holidays can be a very lonely time for those without friends or family in the area. This year Thai Siam (8305 15th Ave NW) is once again opening their […]
New shops open just in time for Christmas
In the industrial part of Ballard, a small chocolatier and French importer are now open for business. Eat Chocolates and Anne Au Soleil French Imports have opened in this little […]
Taking the pulse of holiday shopping in Ballard
Walking around downtown Ballard on Friday afternoon, holiday shoppers seemed few and far between. Perhaps that’s because the final shopping crunch had yet to come. Or perhaps it had something to do with the time of day. In any case, considering the economy, a number of shops in Ballard are satisfied with how sales are going. Some, such as Blackbird, even say they’re doing well.
“We’re getting a lot more foot traffic than last year,” said Nicole Miller, owner of Blackbird, Inc., adding that, “online sales are growing tremendously.”
That’s great news for the company, which runs Blackbird, Blackbird Candy Shoppe, and The Field House. Since they sell seasonal clothing, among other products, they depend on the holiday shopping season to sell their fall merchandise. (In related news, Blackbird’s women’s store, Birgitta, closed this past weekend. In a press release, Blackbird reported that almost a year after opening Birgitta they, “realized that the other Blackbird businesses were more successful and took far less effort.”)
Metro reduces schedule for holidays
With 20 to 40 percent fewer riders around the holidays, Metro will be reducing service starting this Thursday, Christmas Eve. The reduced weekday schedule will be effective this Thursday and […]
Ballardites in the holiday spirit
Being the last weekend before Christmas, groups and neighbors decided to get in the holiday spirit. Sean sent us this photo of carolers singing holiday favorites around the Whittier Heights […]
Families enjoy hay rides in Old Ballard
Update: Kids and parents alike enjoyed a hay ride down Ballard Ave. Saturday night, singing Christmas carols in the rain. It was all part of the Holidays in Ballard campaign […]
Neighbors see 9th Ave. park concepts
A few dozen people attended last night’s workshop to catch a glimpse of four concepts for the 39,000 square foot park on 9th Ave. between 70th & 73rd. From a […]
Car full of Christmas gifts stolen on Ballard Ave.
The holidays can be tough to get through. There are presents to buy and family to entertain. For those most affected by the present economy – those who were forced […]
Long lines at the Ballard Post Office
Holiday shoppers are quickly turning into holiday shippers, which isn’t a surprise as December 25th nears. Cynthia Kelly, who writes Skeletons in the Closet blog, sent us this photo that […]
Dayplanner found near Ballard library
Boxcar writes in the forum: My friend asked me to post this for him. He found it, but reply to me if it’s yours, and we’ll get this back to […]
See the 9th Ave park concepts tonight
Tonight is the second planning meeting for the new park on 9th Ave NW between NW 70th & NW 73rd. After listening to ideas from the community during the first […]
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