“CRUSH KIDS’ CANCER” with Owain’s Army
We first met 10-year-old Owain Weinert more than a year ago, just months after being diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL). Even before he had cancer, Weinert wanted to help …
Month: June 2011
Tree snapped in half in downtown Ballard
The tree in front of BalMar at the intersection of Ballard Ave NW and NW Market has been snapped in half with the trunk still in the ground and the …
Sahara Pizza opening in Ballard
A new restaurant is moving into the building on the corner of 15th Ave NW and NW 65th St, a location that has been several restaurants in the last few …
It’s that time of year – the crows are attacking
While we haven’t heard of this happening in Ballard (yet), it is “fledge season” for crows and one Queen Anne resident says she was attacked by a pair of the …
Pay parking tickets without fees until June 30th
There are just ten more days to pay parking tickets and infractions without the interest and fees. Seattle Municipal Court’s Collections Reduction Event ends on June 30th. This does not …
Business mixer Monday night
Source Salon and Spa (5400 Leary Ave NW) is hosting a business mixer on Monday night. They posted this notice on the MyBallard Facebook page: Business mixer on Monday! Are …
Fremont standoff shuts down 3rd Ave., Leary Way
A SWAT team surrounded a Fremont home near 3rd Ave. and 41st St. Saturday night after a man fired several shots in the air and locked himself inside. Officers shut …
Naked cyclists take a spin through Ballard
Before today’s Solstice Parade in Fremont, the infamous naked bicyclists took a spin through Ballard. Silver sent us this photo of the mostly naked, brightly colored group at 24th & …
Whitman ‘buskers’ will be out on Sunday
Students from Whitman Middle School will be “buskers” this Sunday afternoon at Marvin’s Garden (22nd Ave. NW and Ballard Ave. NW) from noon to 2 p.m. to raise money for …
Music this weekend at the Locks
Updated: Each weekend during the summer, enjoy entertainment at the Ballard Locks. Photo of the Elliott Bay Pipe Band On Saturday from 2 to 3 p.m., the Nordic Heritage Museum …
Meeting reminder: Learn about Kirke Park P-Patch Saturday
Saturday is your second chance to learn about the Kirke Park P-Patch. A look at the future P-Patch site at Kirke Park The city will meet with folks interested in …
Free burger for dad on Father’s Day
The Counter (4609 14th Ave NW) wants dad to know he’s special by giving him a free burger on Father’s Day! From the release: The premium burger restaurant known for …