Benefit tonight for young brain cancer fighter
On September 17th, 27-year-old Melissa Wilkins was diagnosed with brain cancer. Since then she’s been in surgery a few times, including last week when doctors had to remove a bone …
Month: December 2010
Trotters raise thousands for Ballard Food Bank
2010 Turkey Trotters helped raise a record amount for the Ballard Food Bank. The 4th annual Thanksgiving 5k run/walk/jog brought in $26,000 for the local non-profit, Nancy McKinney the executive …
Metro raising bus fare in January
Metro riders will have to keep a little more change handy in the new year. King County Metro Transit is increasing fares starting in January 2011. Beginning Jan. 1, all …
Owner of Tractor Tavern opens The Blue Glass
The owner of the Tractor Tavern (5213 Ballard Ave NW) is opening another bar and restaurant in Ballard. The Blue Glass (704 NW 65th St) officially opens at 5 p.m. …
Get crafty for families in need
On Friday evening, A Space to Create (1414 NW 70th) is hosting a gift-making night to benefit needy families in our area. Bring your family anytime between 5 and 9 …
School district announces snow make-up plan
Elementary students and those in K-8 schools will not have to make up last week’s two snow days, while high school students will have to attend classes for two extra …
Lombardi’s to be replaced by 5 Corner Market Bar & Kitchen
The speculation over what will replace Lombardi’s (2200 NW Market St.) restaurant can stop. It’s not a Tom Douglas spot, nor is it an eatery by Maria Hines, according to …
Ballardite warns of daytime break-in
MyBallard reader Aliisa emailed us to let us know that their house was burglarized during the day on Tuesday. I wanted you to know so that the community could be …
‘Like’ Molly Moon’s for a permanent shop in Ballard
Molly Moon’s Handmade Ice Cream is looking to open their third shop in Seattle, but they aren’t sure which ‘hood they should move to so they’re turning to their fans …