Ballard schools receive money for energy efficiency
Three Ballard-area schools will get a cut of nearly $3.8 million in grants from the Washington State Department of Commerce. The grants to the Seattle Public Schools were announced on …
Month: August 2010
Deadline for free trees is Monday
You’ve only got a few days left if you want to apply for free trees for your neighborhood. Monday is the deadline for the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Tree Fund. …
Seattle Boat Show takes over Shilshole Bay Marina
Just when you thought summer was over (or maybe came to the conclusion it was never going to start), mother nature has decided to give us a few days of …
Apartment building proposed for vacant land
Developers want to build on the vacant land at 6559 15th Ave NW, just across the street from the Ballard Pool. The Department of Planning and Development has released information …
Stowell’s ‘Staple & Fancy Mercantile’ opens Sunday
This Sunday, Chef Ethan Stowell will open his new restaurant, Staple & Fancy Mercantile, in the Kolstrand building on Ballard Avenue. “Everyone wants to know about the name,” says Stowell. …
Wine tasting room to open on 24th Ave NW
Ballard is about to get a new wine shop and wine tasting room. Vintner’s Annex is preparing to open at 5818 24th Ave NW. MyBallard reader Dave emailed us this …
Delancey turns one & celebrates by giving back
Tonight is the one-year anniversary for Delancey (1415 NW 70th St) and to celebrate, they’re giving back. Along with giving customers birthday cake, Owner Brandon Pettit (@DelanceySeattle) Tweeted “Come celebrate! …
School supply drive at Bartell Drugs
All 58 Bartell Drugs locations, including Ballard (5605 22nd Ave NW) are collecting school supplies for needy kids. The 7th annual “School Tools for Kids in Need” program, which runs …
Boys & Girls Club sports sign-ups start soon
Although summer isn’t over yet (mother nature is finally deciding to cooperate), it’s time to start thinking about fall activities. Sign-ups for the Ballard Boys & Girls Club Flag Football …
Neighborhood Movie Night to feature Up!
The votes have been tallied and the winning film for the Whittier Heights Neighborhood Movie Night is the Disney movie Up! The selection seems appropriate because many have speculated that …
Second barbershop pole stolen within a week
For the second time in a week, a barber pole has been stolen off the wall in front of a business on 15th Ave NW. This morning, Bob Morris, the …
Adams Elem. ‘Kinder Family Playdate’ Wednesday
School starts on September 8, which is now less than a month away. If you’ve got a Kindergartener starting at Adams Elementary, the school has a fun way for kids …