Construction starts today on Ballard Library
The Ballard Library is getting some work done to refinish the beams that project from the roof, and work starts today. According to the library, the construction will go through …
Month: August 2012
‘Fill-the-Boot’ campaign starts tomorrow
Tomorrow and Wednesday, you’ll be seeing teams of local firemen across the city with boots in hand, as they kick off their annual Fill-the-Boot fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association …
Ballard residents share concerns at neighborhood greenways walk
By Andrew Gospe, UW News Lab Yesterday afternoon, a group of about 15 Ballard residents walked and talked about safety concerns and a proposed greenway installation. The organized walk, held …
Free ice cream today at Full Tilt
As a reminder, Full Tilt (5453 Leary Ave NW)Â will be offering free ice cream to anyone who comes through the door from noon today until they run out. They say …
Upcoming Ballard Bridge lane closures for light replacements
The Seattle Department of Transportation has been doing some ongoing work to replace the lighting on the Ballard Bridge, and starting today, they’ll be closing the east sidewalk and northbound …
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 …
Enjoy some art in the Ballard P-Patch tomorrow
Saturday, August 4, is the 12th annual Art in the Garden Festival at the Ballard P-Patch (8527 25th Ave. NW). The event is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and …
Reuben’s Brews to open this weekend
In a narrow warehouse in central Ballard, Adam Robbings has been working hard to bring his dream of opening a brewery alive. What started as a hobby has turned into …
Fireworks display over Shilshole
If you heard some loud booms and lights in the sky last night, it wasn’t another thunderstorm; Comcast Spotlight was holding a private party at Shilshole Bay Beach Club, and …
City of Seattle giving away free trees
If you’re dreaming of more foliage in your yard, you’re in luck: the City of Seattle has announced its 2012 Trees for Neighborhoods free tree give-away. The offer is for …
Ballard spray park shutting off early
The spray park at the Ballard Commons Park has been shutting off early, according to one of our readers, Caroline Hollingshead. “I called the Parks Department because the spray park …
Ballard clutches several ‘Best of’ awards
The Seattle Weekly just released their “Best of” awards, and several Ballard establishments made it on the list. O’shan Sushi (5809 24th Ave NW) was voted best sushi in town, …