The Seattle Public Library presents four performances of “Tambourine Submarine: A Musical Odyssey” by local family music band Recess Monkey. The Ballard Branch hosts Recess Monkey from 3 p.m. to […]
Month: July 2015
Ballard Development update: residential units coming to 24th
A Land Use Application has been submitted to subdivide one development site into three unit lots, as proposed by the City of Seattle’s Department of Planning and Development (DPD) as […]
Lost dog “Junie” found by neighborhood newcomers
UPDATE: The owners have been located. Olya Volpe and her family found a lost black dog, “a sweet lil thing with a tag” on her, and need help getting “Juniata” […]
Ballard responds to city-designated encampment site
Echoing the discussion of the Ballard community, the Ballard Chamber of Commerce has voiced its concerns to the city this week regarding the announcement of transitional encampments on city-owned properties. […]
Smoke-free Ballard parks
All Seattle public parks will be smoke-free as of Monday, July 6th. Seattle Parks and Recreation declare: “Smell flowers, not smoke.” Seattle Parks and Rec views smoke-free parks as a […]
4th of July fireworks blazed at the beach
Ballardites had an exciting 4th of July weekend, though some saw fireworks spark flames in the outlying grass at Golden Gardens. Those who went to Golden Gardens witnessed a blazing […]
What’s on this 4th of July weekend
This weekend is going to be full of summery American fun, with the 4th of July to take over the city on Saturday, and beautiful weather throughout the weekend. Friday, […]
Hale’s Ales turns 32 on Saturday
One of the original breweries in the neighborhood turns another year older this weekend; Frelard’s Hale’s Ales is celebrating their 32nd birthday on Saturday. Founder Mike Hale started Hale’s back […]
West Woodland pedestrian safety improvement work to continue Monday
The ongoing safety improvements for the pedestrian crossing in West Woodland will cause some road closures next week. The intersection of 3rd Ave NW, NW 56th St and NW 55th […]
Throwback Thursday: 4th of July in Ballard
Once upon a time, Ballard celebrated the 4th of July with a parade through the middle of the neighborhood. Here are a few photos from the 1918 Independence Day parade. […]
Mimzy still needs help getting home
My Ballard reader Adam has emailed to let us know his tuxedo cat, Mimzy, is still missing from their home near the corner of 32nd and 54th St, just across […]
Ballard Development Update: six subdivisions in the heart of Ballard
Six subdivision applications, all in the heart of Ballard and within ten blocks of one another, make up today’s development update from the City of Seattle’s Department of Planning and Development (DPD) […]
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