Metro: ‘working out some kinks’ on RapidRide C and D lines
The RapidRide C and D Line buses in Ballard have been less than rapid since their September debut, and Metro has announced some plans to get the buses back up …
Month: December 2012
BHS sports this week
It’s a busy week of basketball, wrestling, and other winter sports for student athletes at Ballard High School. Here’s a list of the upcoming games this week: Monday, Dec. 10: …
Listen to a Christmas Concert by the Norwegian Male Chorus this weekend
On Sunday, Dec. 9, there will be a Christmas Concert put on by the Norwegian Male Choruses of Seattle and Everett. The performance will be from 4 to 6 p.m. …
Learn more about home energy saving this weekend
Tomorrow, the RE Store is offering another workshop about home energy savings. The workshop is on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to noon at the RE Store (1440 NW …
Tour a rain garden this weekend
This Sunday, Dec. 9, you’ll have an opportunity to tour one of your neighbors rain gardens. David Folweiler is opening up his yard to show how his rain garden works, …
Plover Organic to ‘pop up’ in Ballard
If you plan to get some Christmas shopping done this weekend, local linen company Plover Organic is popping up at the Field House in Ballard (5465 Leary Ave NW). The material …
Critical Lass to host holiday lights bike ride
This weekend, Critical Lass is returning to Ballard for a bike ride through Olympic Manor to admire the Christmas lights. Critical Lass is a women’s biking group that organizes community …
B&O Espresso moving to Ballard
Ballard will soon be the new home for the cozy dessert and coffee shop B&O Espresso. Owner Jane Lukatah says the landlord plans to bring the building down to make …
Nielsen Brothers Carpet loses lease
Nielsen Brothers Carpet at 2031 NW 56th St. has lost their lease and are now looking for a new Seattle location, according to a sign posted on their door. They’ve …
East Ballard Community Association applying for funding for crosswalks on 14th Ave NW
The East Ballard Community Association is applying for Seattle Neighborhood Street Funds through the Bridging the Gap Levy in order to improve the crosswalk and install rain gardens at the intersection …
Donate toys to Toys for Tots this weekend
On Saturday, Dec. 8, the Ballard Fred Meyer will be accepting toy donations for the Toys for Tots program. The donation times will be noon to 4 p.m., and they’ll …
Play bingo and help Salmon Bay School students travel to Washington D.C.
On Friday, Dec. 7, there will be a bingo and ice cream social fundraiser to help a group of Salmon Bay School students travel to Washington D.C. during spring break. …