Danielle Anthony-Goodwin Norse Home (5311 Phinney Ave N) is celebrating the amazing milestone of 60 years of service to the community this year and is inviting the community to take part in the festivities. A reflection on the opening from the Norse Home team: Photographer flash bulbs popped, as Washington state governor Albert Rosellini exited his vehicle, …
Mighty-O Donuts (1555 NW Market St) will be hosting a golden ticket giveaway on National Donut Day this Friday, June 2. To celebrate the team will be sampling free mini donuts and donating 10% of the day’s proceeds to three local elementary schools. Locals can stop by Ballard Mighty-O and purchase a dozen donuts for the chance …
Happy World Otter Day! To celebrate this May 31 occasion, locals are encouraged to help Woodland Park Zoo expand its conservation research on North American river otter populations and ecology by reporting otter sightings using their online form. If you see an otter while out and about exploring the outdoors this summer click here and complete …
A My Ballard reader emailed in to report that a dog (pictured) was seen wandering at NW 75th St and 19th Ave NW at about 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30. “He had no collar and looked scared. He kept running away from me. I just wanted to get the word out,” writes Chris. If you …
One application and two decisions make up today’s update from the City of Seattle’s Department of Construction and Inspections as posted in the Land Use Information Bulletin. Application: 2018 NW 62nd St A Land Use Application has been submitted to subdivide one parcel into two parcels of land. Proposed parcel sizes are: A) 3,939 sq. ft. …
Nearly six years after opening its doors on Leary Way in Ballard, Card Kingdom and Café Mox is getting a new name. Starting this spring, the game store and restaurant will bear the same name as the company’s Bellevue outpost, Mox Boarding House. Card Kingdom began as an online Magic: The Gathering trading card retailer in 1999, …
District 6 City Council Representative Mike O’Brien will be the special guest at Phinney Ridge Community Council’s next meeting next Tuesday, June 6, to discuss policies that he and the Council are proposing that could affect our neighborhood. Questions for Councilmember O’Brien will be taken in advance. The Community Council’s Board is also developing topics of interest that they …
This Monday, we pay tribute to those who died while serving in the nation’s armed forces. It also happens to be the 110th anniversary of when Ballard was annexed to Seattle. Here’s what’s happening in Ballard this Memorial Day: The Ballard Elks Lodge #827 is hosting a Memorial Day ceremony at 9:30 a.m. at Crown …
Have a fantastic Memorial Day Weekend and enjoy this beautiful weather! FRIDAY, May 26 Ray’s Boathouse 30 Year anniversary Fire Celebration (6049 Seaview Ave NW) all weekend. Click here to find out more. Live Music Chip Parker at Egan’s Ballard Jam House (1707 NW Market St) at 7 p.m. $10 cover. The Everyone Orchestra feat members …
The Seattle Public Library’s 2017 Summer of Learning for youth and families kicks off on Thursday, June 15. The 98th annual program, which continues through Tuesday, September 5, is designed to keep students reading and learning while school is out. This year’s program features the theme “Blast Off to Space!” and encourages reading and activities around …
With the stretch of warm weather expected in the coming weeks and over the Memorial Day weekend, the Seattle Fire Department released some tips to encourage locals to enjoy enjoying the heat safely. Have fun, but remember to stay safe! Reduce the chance of outdoor fires around your home and yard: Make sure cigarettes have cooled …
Three decisions make up today’s update from the City of Seattle’s Department of Construction and Inspections as posted in the Land Use Information Bulletin. Decisions: 1532 NW 60th St A Land Use Application has been approved to subdivide one parcel into two parcels of land. Proposed parcel sizes are: A) 3,149 sq. ft. and B) 1,601 …