Ballard High School film students are celebrating a big win at a recent high school film festival, in which they claimed eleven awards and honors across seven different categories. Hundreds of students […]
Month: June 2017
Development Update June 6: apartment expansion and subdivision approvals
One application to expand an apartment building, plus two subdivision approvals make up today’s development update from the City of Seattle’s Department of Planning and Development (DPD) as posted in […]
Call for submissions for Carkeek Park’s annual Heaven & Earth outdoor art exhibit
Carkeek Park will soon be adorned with temporary outdoor artworks for its ninth annual Heaven & Earth exhibit, and the park council is asking for submissions. The Carkeek Park Advisory […]
Drop-in help for low-income or homeless veterans at Ballard Library on Tuesday
The Ballard Library (5614 22nd Ave NW) will offer two upcoming drop-in help sessions for military veterans who are experiencing homelessness. The dates are June 6 and 20 (both Tuesdays) […]
Bridge data researcher: avoid Ballard Bridge at 6pm in the summer months
It always happens when you’re late. Those flashing lights come on, traffic slows, and you’re stuck on your bike, in your car, or on the bus, waiting and watching enviously […]
Funding now available for Seattle Night Out block parties
The annual Seattle Night Out registrations are now open, with funding now available from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods. Night Out is held on August 1st, and is a national event […]
$100 reward offered for stolen electric cargo trike
A unique custom-built electric cargo tricycle was stolen from Fremont Brewing Company on May 30, and the owners are offering a $100 reward for its return. The electric trike has a […]
What’s on this weekend
Have a great weekend, everyone! Friday, June 2 National Donut Day at Mighty-O, giving away mini donuts and donating 10 percent of all sales to local elementary schools. End of Bike […]
Volunteers needed to help open Ballard Tool Library
The Ballard Tool Library is applying for the Seattle Neighborhoods Community Partnership Fund to help them open, and are seeking volunteer pledges. “Pledging volunteer hours demonstrates community support for the project and lets […]
Help support local radio during Garage Sale Day
This Saturday, June 3 is the Phinney Neighborhood Association’s annual Garage Sale Day, and local grassroots radio station, KBFG 107.3 will host a sale to raise money for their station. […]
Malena’s Tacos in Ballard is ‘closed forever’
Ballard has lost another gem: Malena’s Tacos (2010 NW 56th St) has closed up shop. The closure was noticed by My Ballard reader Paul Gambill, who said he noticed the windows had […]
Summer employment opportunity with United Way’s Summer Meals program
United Way of King County’s Summer Meals Program is looking for workers to help children and teens access healthy meals throughout the summer. Workers will be assigned to one or […]
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