KEXP’s Hood-to-Hood celebration in Ballard on Friday
This Friday, bands and KEXP DJs galore will grace the streets and bars of Ballard in celebration of the Hood-to-Hood challenge. Every year, KEXP has a neighborhood pledge drive contest …
Month: May 2012
Ima Norwegian
Funny guys Tim Hunter and Frank Shiers bring a little Scandihoovian humor to MyBallard in a weekly cartoon called Ima Norwegian. Ima Norwegian is a life-time Ballard resident who lives …
Benito’s Chicago Eatery now open
Ballard has a new taste of Chicago: Benito’s Chicago Eatery has opened on the corner of NW 62nd St and 15th Ave NW. Benito’s, at 6201 15th Ave NW, has …
Suspicious envelope at bank closes Market St.
Update: Seattle Fire says this is a “non event,” and nothing hazardous was found inside the envelope, reports KIRO TV. Market St. has reopened. Earlier: A large response of firefighters …
Celebrate Seattle Beer Week this weekend
Seattle is quickly becoming the land of the microbrews, and today, beer aficionados can join hands in celebration of Seattle Beer Week. Tonight, Ballard’s Maritime Pacific (1111 NW Ballard Way)Â will …
Golden Gardens work party tomorrow
Tomorrow at Golden Gardens Park, Green Seattle Partnership is hosting a forest restoration work party, according to Ballard-based Groundswell NW. The work will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and …
Ingraham High School Rocket Club to compete nationally
This weekend, students from Ingraham High School’s (IHS) Rocket Club will travel to Washington DC to compete in the National Finals of the Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC). Teams Echo …
Meet your 36th District state legislators this weekend
On Saturday, May 12, the 36th District state legislators will be at a town hall to meet constituents. Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, Rep. Mary Lou Dickerson and Rep. Reuven Carlyle will be at the …
Upcoming biking events in Ballard
With the weather easing up and the sun making a regular appearance, biking is back in style in Seattle. In addition to “Critical Lass” on Sunday, next Friday is Bike to …
‘Stamp Out Hunger’ this Saturday
This Saturday, May 12 is ‘Stamp Out Hunger‘ day, a nationwide US Postal Service and Campbell Soup Company food drive for local food banks. It’s easy to participate: on Saturday, …
Ballard teen’s gluten-free cookbook for sale at Sunday Farmer’s Market
This weekend, Dominick Cura, author of “Eternally Gluten-Free: A Cookbook of Sweets Inspiration, from a Teen!” will be available for sale at multiple locations, including the Sunday Ballard Farmer’s Market. …
Studio to offer free lessons during Art Walk this Saturday
This Saturday is the monthly Ballard Art Walk, and in addition to the many options for art perusing, a studio is offering hands-on lessons. Studio Fabulous (4818 14th Ave NW …