Actors needed for Majestic Bay Theatre trailer
Majestic Bay Theatres has partnered with the digital filmmaking program at Ballard High School to make a new policy trailer and they are looking for local talent. The trailer, set …
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Subaru Outback stolen from 23rd and 77th
My Ballard reader Kate emailed in to report that her sister-in-law’s 1997 Subaru outback wagon was stolen out the front of her home at 23rd Ave NW and NW 77th St. The …
Ballard students feature in city-wide writing anthology
A number of fantastic student writers from our neighborhood have had their work featured in the 2014 Seattle Arts & Lectures’ Writers in the Schools Anthology. To celebrate the release of the anthology a reading …
Mayor Murray announces proposed 2015-2016 budget
Earlier today Mayor Ed Murray presented his proposed 2015-16 budget to the City Council with an aim to bring more transparency, more innovation, better organization and better performance to City government in Seattle. …
Celebrate Banned Books Week at Ballard Library
From September 21 through 27 libraries all over the country will be celebrating Banned Books Week. The national event, organized by the American Library Association, embraces the freedom to read …
Groundswell NW to offer Startup Microgrants for local projects
Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, Groundswell NW is offering grants of up to $500 to assist locals who are starting projects that support the Groundswell mission of creating community …
SPU to address issue of local sewer backups during storms
My Ballard reader Eric emailed in to let us know about the upcoming SPU meeting set to discuss the sewer backups that occured in our neighborhood as a result of the …
Fremont Oktoberfest set to draw large crowds this weekend
The party is getting started in Fremont this weekend with the annual Fremont Oktoberfest. The festival runs all weekend and has plenty on offer for the whole family. Beer will be …
Ballard Library celebrates Library Card Sign-Up Month
September is the national Library Card Sign-up Month, which is a month long celebration of the amazing facilities that public libraries provide to communities like ours. It also coincides with students heading back …
What’s on this weekend
Welcome to yet another beautiful September weekend in Ballard. Enjoy it at these fantastic events! Friday, September 19 PARK(ing) Day all over the city from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. …
Fair Trade Winds celebrates grand opening in Ballard
New Ballard store addition, Fair Trade Winds housewares and gifts (5329 Ballard Ave NW) is hosting an official grand opening celebration this Saturday from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Throughout the day, the …
Throwback Thursday: The Ballard Ave of yesteryear
Seeing as Ballard Ave is definitely one of the hot spots of the neighborhood, we thought we would feature some photos of the popular strip over the years for readers …