The last weekend in August is here. Enjoy it out and about in Ballard at some of these fantastic events. Friday, August 30: Comedy Sportz Seattle Show at Ballard Underground (2220 […]
Month: August 2013
Normal solid waste collection for Labor Day
Just a reminder that Seattle Public Utilities will operate on a regular pickup schedule for Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 2. SPU says customers should put their containers out by […]
No annual closure for the library this year
Thanks to Seattle voters, city libraries won’t be shutting their doors for their annual week-long budget closure this year. This is typically the time of year when Seattle Public Libraries […]
Rummage sale tomorrow at Interfaith Community Sanctuary
On Saturday, Aug. 31, the Interfaith Community Sanctuary (1763 NW 62nd St) will host their annual church rummage sale. The sale will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and […]
Olaf’s to open softly on Friday
In equal parts reverence to The Viking and resurrection of Copper Gate, Olaf’s opens its doors to the public tomorrow. Owners David Chilson, Pete Pigott, and Sara Moot are at […]
New exhibit to explore Swedish fashion at Nordic Heritage Museum
In September, the Nordic Heritage Museum will host the exhibition “Dressing Swedish: From Hazelius to Salander,” which explore the relationship between fashion and traditional folk costumes. The exhibit will run […]
Teachers plan to picket at 15th and NW Market St. today
Seattle teachers are expected to picket today, and one of the gathering locations is at the corner of 15th Ave NW and NW Market St, according to KOMO News. Teachers […]
Police warn Ballard residents of motorcycle thieves
There’s been a rash of motorcycle thefts in the area, and police are warning residents in Ballard, Wallingford and Fremont of the roaming thieves. According to Kiro 7, neighborhood residents received […]
Work begins on empty lot on Ballard Ave.
Crews have been out on the vacant lot at 5304 Ballard Ave NW (across from Bastille) doing some work where a 4-story mixed-use commercial building will be constructed. Photo by […]
Reminder: Locks closed this morning for saltwater drain inspection
The Ballard Locks will be closed for five hours today for another saltwater drain inspection. The Locks will be closed to all marine traffic between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. […]
Toast Ballard to replace Aster Coffee Lounge
Aster Coffee Lounge (5615 24th Ave NW) is being turned into Toast Ballard. The owners, Frank Trevino and Ashley Bucenec, bought Aster in April and say it was time for […]
Did your bike get stolen? SPD may have it
The Seattle Police Department has about 500 “found” bikes in holding, and they want to try to get them back to their owners. They’ve started tweeting (@GetYourBikeBack) about found bikes […]
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