Parfait Ice Cream set to open first store in Ballard this summer
Well known artisan ice cream food truck Parfait, will open its first brick and mortar store in the new Greenfire Campus (2034 NW 56th Street) Â this summer. Chef Adria Shimada, …
Month: June 2013
Help take care of Ballard’s trees on Wednesday
On Wednesday, June 19, there will be a work party to help clean up around several trees in central Ballard. The volunteer event is from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., and …
SeafoodFest kickstarts online campaign to create Ballard comic book
What would make Ballard complete? A superhero, according to the organizers of the annual Ballard SeafoodFest. They’re unveiling “Anchor,” Ballard’s very own crime-fighting, anchor-wielding superhero. Anchor is Eddie Erickson, a …
Li’l Woody’s now open in Ballard
Update: The My Ballard team headed down to Li’l Woody’s during their first day of business on Monday to sample the fare and check out the crowds! Lines were long …
Victoria Clipper diverts to Shilshole after report of engine fire
Updated, 9:15 p.m.: All 156 passengers on board a Victoria Clipper whale watching boat are now safe after an engine fire diverted the boat to Shilshole Marina this evening just …
What’s on this weekend
The weekend has arrived and brings with it some awesome events happening in our neighborhood. Head out in Ballard and enjoy the weekend! Friday, June 14: Name That Solar Brewery …
Last day to take survey for Interbay zoning changes
Today is the last day to give your two cents on upcoming Interbay zoning changes. The Envisioning Ballard Interbay survey is part of the Interbay land-use corridor study, which has …
Tour Ballard’s breweries with ‘Name That Solar Brewery’ today
If you’ve always wanted to do a walking tour of Ballard’s many breweries, you’ll get your chance today. Name That Solar Brewery, a local brewery that plans to run their …
School’s out – watch out for kids
Excitement is thick in the air for Seattle Public School students today; it’s the last day of classes before summer vacation. There’s also a one-hour early dismissal, which means kids …
Ballard Kayak opens at Golden Gardens just in time for summer
Ballard Kayak has opened on the beach at Golden Gardens (8498 Seaview Pl NW) just in time for the good weather to hit. The local business was started by Ballard …
City encourages Seattleites to Walk, Bike, or Ride this summer
The City of Seattle’s annual Walk Bike Ride Challenge is on again in an effort to inspire residents to park their cars and find other ways to get around. The …
Construction to close parts of NW 80th St. next week
Next week, work will start to repair concrete pavement panels on NW 80th St. The Seattle Department of Transportation tells us the work will happen between 6th Ave NW and …