Cupcake Royale opens new shop, officially launches ice cream
Just in time for summer, Cupcake Royale is expanding and officially offering ice cream at all six cafes. They’ve been offering ice cream sporadically over the past few months, and …
Month: June 2012
Kirke Park progress update
As we told you earlier this month, the opening for Kirke Park (7028 9th Ave NW)Â is coming up soon. According to Alyssa Smith with Groundswell NW, project manager Kelly Goold …
New bus lane on Aurora Avenue North
The southbound curb lane of Aurora Avenue North has been converted into a bus and right-turn-only lane, also known as a “BAT” lane (Business Access and Transit). According to the …
New Ballard street mosaics pay homage to old street names
You may have noticed lately that new street mosaics have been popping up on corners where crews have been installing new sidewalks along NW Market St. The mosaics, which say …
Seattle Spoke & Food event tomorrow night
Tomorrow, restaurants across the city will participate in the third annual Spoke & Food event, “an evening of dining and bikes” where restaurants will donate 20 percet of their revenue …
Ballard Town Hall meeting tomorrow night with the mayor
Tomorrow night, Tuesday, June 26, Mayor Mike McGinn will be in Ballard for a Town Hall meeting at Ballard First Lutheran Church (2006 NW 65th St) from 5:30 to 8 …
Boston terrier found on 8th Ave
Update: Ollie, the Boston terrier, has been reunited with his family. Earlier: Daniel sent us a note that he found a Boston terrier on 8th Ave. yesterday. “He is tagged, …
Loyal Heights Community Center hosts early 4th of July bike parade
The Loyal Heights Community Center (2101 NW 77th St) is getting a head-start on celebrating the 4th of July this year; they’re hosting a bike parade this Thursday, June 28. …
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 …
Ballard author to read from debut book next week
Next Thursday, June 28, a Ballard author and illustrator will read from her debut children’s book at Secret Garden Books. Jo Simonian’s book titled, “Each Tiny Tooth,” is about what …
Work at intersection of 85th and Aurora Ave N. postponed
Earlier this week, we told you the intersection of N. 85th St and Aurora Ave N. would be closed this weekend, however because of predicted inclement weather, the Seattle Department …
Ballard dancers to perform in ‘Jukebox Jamboree’ this weekend
On Saturday, June 23, more than 150 children and a handful of adults from Ballard will perform in a dance “extravaganza” called “Jukebox Jamboree.” The performance, organized by the Ballard …