North Beach CSO open house Saturday
In older parts of the King County sewage system, both rain water and sewage travel down the same pipes to the wastewater treatment plant. During heavy rains, these pipes often …
Month: August 2011
Nearby: Homefront IPA, Seedling Blog, music fest
Here are stories making headlines in nearby neighborhoods: Photo of Maple Leaf resident Stacy Brewer in her 4,000-square-foot garden courtesy Jenn Ireland Photography. Maple Leaf’s “Seedling Blog” offers tips to …
Celebrate the Kolstrand Building’s first anniversary
The Kolstrand Building (4743 Ballard Ave NW) is celebrating it’s first anniversary since the major remodel and they’re throwing a party open to the public. This Sunday from 3 to …
Ballard named ‘Best Neighborhood to Live In’
Seattle Weekly is confirming what we already know – Ballard is the best place to live. They just revealed their “Best of” list and Ballard is the top neighborhood. Keegan …
Filming continues for ‘Fat Kid Rules the World’
Ballard continues to be the backdrop for the film “Fat Kid Rules the World.” As we mentioned earlier this week, the cast and crew of “Fat Kid Rules” – and …
Bartell Drugs collecting school supplies for children in need
All 58 locations of Bartell Drugs, including the Ballard store at 5605 22nd Ave NW, are collecting school supplies for the “School Tools for Kids in Need” from Aug. 8-28. …
Local meat delivery comes back to Ballard
Ballard used to have a meat-buying club, until Thundering Hooves ceased operations earlier this year. Now, former employees of Thundering Hooves have joined with Ballard native Keith Swanson to start …
Photos from ‘Night Out’ block parties in Ballard
We snapped a few photos of “Night Out Against Crime” block parties near our home in Ballard, but please send us your pics! Email us at tips@myballard.com or tweet us …
Tonight is the Night Out Against Crime
Tonight is the annual Night Out Against Crime, when neighbors across the country gather in block parties to heighten awareness for crime prevention. View Night Out Against Crime 2011 in …
Two Ballard projects get funding from the city
The two large projects that the Ballard District Council recommended for city funding have each been allotted $100,000. The Friends of Salmon Bay will use the money to renovate the …
Fat Kid Rules the World filming in Ballard
Movie trucks and trailers are parked along the north end of Ballard Avenue. A film called “Fat Kid Rules the World” is shooting at the Sunset Tavern (5433 Ballard Ave …
SCCA MammoVan in Ballard today
The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Mobile Mammography van will be in Ballard today. From the SCCA: Women age 40 and over should have routine screening mammograms for breast cancer. The …