Danielle Anthony-Goodwin Just a quick reminder that all garbage, food and yard waste and recycling collections will be on normal schedule for Presidents’ Day. As usual, Seattle Public Utilities says customers should put out containers for collection by 7 a.m. SPU says that customers can report a Monday missed garbage, yard waste or recycling collection after 8 …
Package theives are back in the neighborhood, according to a report emailed in from a My Ballard reader. A local resident had a package stolen off the front porch of her home located near 26th Ave NW and NW 64th St on Friday afternoon. “I’m going to have to start using the Amazon lockers. I’m …
The Loyal Heights Community Center is set to host their famous annual all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast on Sunday, March 5, from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. All proceeds from the event go towards the community center’s scholarship fund that benefits families in need by providing opportunities to participate in programs and activities throughout the year. Tickets are now …
A number of applications and 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. Applications: 2216 NW 64th St A Land Use Application has been submitted to subdivide one development site into three unit lots. The construction of residential units is under Project …
Ghost Light Theatricals’ most popular event of the year, Battle of the Bards, is on this weekend (Friday and Saturday, February 17 and 18) at the Ballard Underground Theatre (2220 NW Market St). The event is their annual “fun”draiser where the audience chooses a show for their next season! In Battle of the Bards 2017, three ensembles will compete for …
While the Greenwood Branch is closed, The Seattle Public Library will host a pop-up library from 11 a.m. to noon every Thursday, February 23 through March 30 at the Green Bean Café (8525 Greenwood Ave N). The pop-up library will have books available for checkout. A children’s story time with storytelling and singing will start at 11:30 …
The PNA Village team is excited to announce that renowned surgeon, public health researcher and writer Dr. Atul Gawande will be the guest speaker at the 15th Celebration of the founding of Beacon Hill Village (in Boston) and the subsequent Village Movement they inspired on Monday, February 13. His conversation, entitled “Being Mortal’s Villages: The Value of …
Organizers are spreading the word about the annual Spring Gently Used Kids Gear Sale that is set for Saturday, April 22, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Phinney Neighborhood Center (6532 Phinney Ave N). Organizers are looking for more sellers for the event! “This is a great opportunity to lighten your closets, empty your …
One application makes up today’s update from the City of Seattle’s Department of Construction and Inspections as posted in the Land Use Information Bulletin. Application: 8356 19th Ave NW A Land Use Application has been submitted to subdivide one development site into two unit lots. The construction of residential units is under Project #6441158. This subdivision …
There are reports of a 911 outage with Comcast customers in Western Washington and Spokane, including here in King County. This outage impacts customers who use landline phones that are connected to the internet. Locals who are affected are advised to use cell phones when calling 911 until further notice. The Washington Emergency Management division confirmed …
Have a fantastic weekend in Ballard! FRIDAY, February 10 Live Music Emmet Cohen Trio at Egan’s Ballard Jam House (1707 NW Market St) at 9 p.m. $10 cover. SATURDAY,February 11 Seattle’s Annual Neighbor Day all over the city! Celebrate Seattle’s annual Neighbor Day by participating in neighborhood activities or just indulging in random acts of kindness. Share the Love Food Drive Event at …
Locals are invited to help Verity Credit Union wrap up the Share the Love food drive with live music at the Ballard branch (5711 24th Ave NW) this Saturday, February 11. Seattle musician Jim Marcotte will perform from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Locals are encouraged to bring non-perishable food donations for the food drive. …