Over the past two weeks a string of burglaries have taken place at stores and restaurants all over the neighborhood. The My Ballard team has caught wind of at least […]
Month: September 2014
Development Update September 18: Subdivision and a design review meeting
One subdivision application, a front porch decision and a design review meeting for a four-story structure make up this week’s development update from the City of Seattle’s Department of Planning and Development […]
Local writer discovers intriguing map of the neighborhood
Local geology writer David Williams emailed in the story of an intriguing map that superimposes northern Europe on a map of Seattle that was published in the Seattle Times in […]
SDOT’s PARK(ing) day set for this Friday
The annual SDOT PARK(ing) Day, where Seattle parking spaces transform into public places, is set for this Friday, September 19. The event is happening all over the city, including here in […]
BHS Choir Director wins state award for excellence
Ballard High School Choir Director Courtney Pelavin was recently awarded the Washington State ACDA Outstanding Young Choral Director award. This honor, which is given to those who have less than […]
Flamingo chick hatches at Woodland Park Zoo
Woodland Park Zoo gained a new fluffy resident yesterday with the hatching of the third Chilean flamingo of the year. The two other chicks hatched recently on August 31 and September […]
Neighborhood and Community Arts grants available for local events
The Office of Arts and Culture’s Neighborhood and Community Arts program is currently accepting applications for grants from community-based groups for recurring festivals or events. The grant program helps Seattle’s neighborhood arts […]
Free bicycle workshops on offer at Ballard Library this Saturday
The Ballard Branch Library (5614 22nd Ave NW) is offering to two free bicycle workshops this Saturday, September 20th. The workshops are free and no registration is required. Sound Cycling: Basic […]
Free yard trees available through Trees for Neighborhoods program
Yard trees are now available for local residents through the City of Seattle’s Trees for Neighborhoods program. Locals are eligible to apply for up to four free trees to plant in their […]
The week in sports at BHS
The athletes at Ballard High School are all set for a huge week of competition. Head out and support them at their games! Tuesday, September 16 Ultimate: JV1 vs. Bush JV […]
Ballard filmmaker to make documentary about Dutch Holocaust survivor
Documentary filmmaker and Ballard resident Elke Hautala is in the process of producing a short film about the unique story of a Dutch holocaust survivor. The film is being produced by Heartstone Studios, a […]
Crown Hill Business Association to meet this Wednesday
Crown Hill Business Association is set to hold a general meeting this Wednesday, September 17, at 9250 14th Ave NW from 12 p.m. Attendees will learn about city wide planning efforts, […]
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