This afternoon, the community will be remembering Ballard High School teacher John Nygaard, who passed away unexpectedly last week. Nygaard had been out sick with pneumonia when he died on […]
Month: December 2012
Ballard High School Performing Arts upcoming events
The Ballard High School Performing Arts has a number of upcoming events, including a fundraiser this weekend at Barnes & Noble at Northgate. From the BHS Performing Arts website: December […]
Seagull causes power outage in parts of Ballard
Update, 3 p.m.: Peter Clarke with Seattle City Light says 5,400 customers lost power this afternoon when a seagull shorted out a wire in a major power supply theater in […]
Seattle Mandolin Orchestra to perform at Ballard Library
This Saturday, Dec. 8, the Seattle Mandolin Orchestra will be performing at the Ballard Library from 2 to 3 p.m. The performance, which will feature soprano Julie Finch, is a […]
Ballard businesses stay open late for holiday shopping
If you want to shop local this Christmas, you’re in luck: Ballard businesses are extending their weekend hours to accommodate late shoppers. Below is a list of some Ballard shops […]
Kirke Park awarded $16K for new trellis design
Friends of Kirke Park have received $16,000 from the city of Seattle to install a new trellis at the recently remodeled park. The money was awarded to the park through […]
Art Church to be demolished, will make way for new residences
A decision has been made to tear down the old Art Church at 2051 NW 61st St. The church, which was coined the Art Church when it was turned into […]
Honey Bucket at Ballard Commons to be removed
The Honey Bucket at the Ballard Commons Park will be removed, according to the city of Seattle. The portable toilet was placed at the park earlier this summer on a […]
Ballard Annex Oyster House to fill old Thaiku location
Correction and update: Madeline Scarp from Opper Melang Restaurants tells us the restaurant will actually be called the Ballard Annex Oyster House. The name is a play on both its […]
Ballard Greenways meeting tomorrow night
Tomorrow, Tuesday Dec. 4 is the monthly meeting for the Ballard Greenways group. They’ll meet at 7:30 p.m. at Miro Tea (5404 Ballard Ave NW). There will be a guest […]
Somber Home Opener for Beaver Basketball
By Bucky Beaver The boys and girls basketball teams played with heavy hearts in their home openers Friday night playing one day after the passing of their teacher, coach, and […]
Fire at Ballard Blocks, LA Fitness evacuated
Update: According to Nathan Vorwerk, who commented on the story, the fire was in the offices of PaymentGear.com. “We just moved in. Total fluke,” Vorwerk writes. But, despite the setback, […]
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