Metro adds one more bus to RapidRide D Line
Starting today, Metro is adding one bus to its RapidRide D Line. The bus will operate as the D Line from Ballard to downtown Seattle, where it will switch to …
Month: November 2012
Old Town Alehouse is closing
After 17 years, the Old Town Alehouse (5233 Ballard Ave) is closing. An employee with the alehouse says the rumors are true, and we have a call out to the …
Celiac disease fundraiser Wednesday night at Chuck’s Hop Shop
Tomorrow night (Wed., Nov. 14), Chuck’s Hop Shop (656 85th Ave NW) is hosting a celiac disease fundraiser, organized in part by Dominick Cura, the Ballard teen who penned his …
Donate your old coats to the homeless
If you have some old coats lying around at home, bring them to the Other Coast Cafe on Ballard Ave for their 2nd annual coat drive for Heroes for Homeless. Emily …
Garbage collection normal on Monday
Today is a public holiday, but garbage, recycling and yard waste will be on a normal schedule. According to the City of Seattle, all city offices will be closed, as are …
Remembering Veterans today
Happy Veterans Day! Thank you to those who are serving or who have served our country. We asked readers to send in pictures and stories about veterans in your life. …
Free admission for veterans today at Woodland Park Zoo
In honor of Veterans Day, the Woodland Park Zoo is offering free admission to veterans and current U.S. military and their spouses. Valid service ID is required for free admission …
Work party at Golden Gardens Saturday
The weather is supposed to be bright and sunny tomorrow, so if you feel like getting some fresh air, help Groundswell NW with restoration work at Golden Gardens. The work …
Free car washes for veterans on Sunday at Brown Bear
In honor of Veteran’s Day, Brown Bear Car Wash (1800 15th Ave NW) will offer free car washes to all current or former members of the military. The free car …
Ballard Art Walk is tomorrow
It’s that time of the month again, when Ballard restaurants, bars and galleries open their doors to art lovers for the monthly Art Walk. The walk is tomorrow, Saturday Nov. …
Tell us about your favorite veteran
In honor of Veterans Day, we would like to share stories of the veteran in your life. Please send us a brief (as in 100 words) write-up on the individual …
Sixth Annual Turkey Trot is just around the corner
Thanksgiving is just a couple weeks away, which means organizers are gearing up for the annual Turkey Trot. The 5K fun run benefits the Ballard Food Bank, and happens on …