Spring break sports camp to keep kids busy
Are you looking for something to do with the munchkins during spring break? The Ballard Boys & Girls Club is offering a week-long spring break sports camp for kids 8 …
Month: March 2010
D’Ambrosio Gelato to open on Ballard Ave
There’s soon to be a new gelato shop in Ballard. D’Ambrosio Gelato is getting ready to open at 5339 Ballard Ave. We stopped by and spoke with the owner over …
Plaque disappears from Bergen Place Park
The plaque that sits beneath the mural at Bergen Place Park is missing. Picture of the plaque during a work party last year. Courtesy Tim Hunter. During a work party …
Mars Hill members sponsor ‘meet your neighbors night’
Ballardeer posted a link to a photo of this flyer in the forum wondering if anyone knew anything about the event. “Three people just came to the door handing out …
Scenes from around Ballard
We received a couple of pictures over the weekend that we wanted to share of scenes from around the area. The slogan “Free Ballard” isn’t just for cars. Tom with …
Fleet blessed at Fishermen’s Terminal
For the 82nd straight year, a gathering at Fishermen’s Terminal prayed for the safety of the men and women who harvest fish in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. This year, …
Abandoned sailboat washes up at Golden Gardens
Folks visiting the north end of Golden Gardens today were surprised to discover an abandoned sailboat washed up on shore. Tom sent us this photo of beachgoers giving it a …
The weekend events calendar
Don’t forget to “spring forward” tonight. Daylight Saving Time starts at 2 a.m. Sunday morning. Ballard High School students perform “The Secret Garden” for their spring musical Saturday evening at …
Nearby: Fred Meyer, body found, Irish mystery
A few stories from our nearby North Seattle neighborhoods… – Greenwood neighbors grill Fred Meyer, city over environmental concerns – Historic Wallingford bar Goldie’s is up for sale – Woman’s …
Picture perfect kiteboarding at Golden Gardens
When the weather is just perfect, Jim Stringfellow has one thing on his mind: kiteboarding. Stringfellow lives and breathes this sport. “You wake up, the first thing you want to …
Sidewalk blocked, tree down on 15th near 85th
We’re not really sure what to make of this. Robby Delaware sent us this photo on 15th Ave NW near the Safeway on NW 85th St. Obviously a car hit …
Market Arms aiming to open in April
Workers are putting the finishing touches on the interior at the new pub on the southwest corner of Market & 24th. Market Arms owner John Bayliss emailed us, “Well, we …