Ballard Elks to host first annual Julebukking event

The team at Ballard Elks is hosting their first annual Julebukking event this Friday, December 16 from 6 p.m. Traditionally, during this event, people would dress up, go door to door to sing carols, and were often given treats  of food and drink in return. To recreate this special celebration Ballard Elks will transform their Grand Lodge …

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Development Update December 12: More subdivisions

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: 2006 NW 59th St A Land Use Application has been approved to subdivide one development site into two unit lots. The construction of residential units are under Project #6464713. This subdivision of property …

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What’s on this weekend

There is more than PLENTY on this weekend in Ballard. Enjoy! FRIDAY, December 9 Phinney Phestivus Celebration on Phinney Ridge from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Live Music A Whateverly Chrismas at Egan’s Ballard Jam House (1707 NW Market St) at 7 p.m. $5 cover. SATURDAY, December 10 Seattle Animal Shelter Boot Camp Fundraiser at Golden Gardens from 8 a.m. – …

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Phinney Phestivus celebration set for Friday

The annual Phinney Phestivus celebration is set from this Friday, December 9, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. The event is an art walk, a neighborhood holiday party and a monkey crawl all in one. Celebrate the Phinney quirky holiday monkey lights with a variety of “phestivities.” Locals can check out the Woodland Park Zoo’s WildLights and then …

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Ballard memoir authors launch Healing Through Writing workshops

Two Ballard based memoir authors, Corbin Lewars and Ingrid Ricks, have teamed up to launch Healing Through Writing Workshops for local teens and adults. In the wake of a divisive election that has sparked trauma and fear and triggered deeply buried emotions regarding race, sexual orientation, religion, illness, abuse, bullying and more, Ricks and Corbin wanted …

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Development Update December 8: Subdivision decisions

Four 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: 6706 14th Ave NW A Land Use Application has been approved to subdivide one development site into two unit lots. The construction of residential units is under Project #6432856. This subdivision of …

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BHS Vocal Jazz Ensemble to perform at Scout Tree Lot

Locals can enjoy a free performance of the award-winning Ballard High School Vocal Jazz Ensemble this Saturday, December 10, at 11 a.m. at the Troop 100 tree lot at St. Alphonsus’ parking lot on 15th Ave NW by Ballard Market. Locals can pick up their fresh cut tree and holiday greens after the performance! The tree lot …

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Ballard Library to host workshops for job seekers

Ballard Library (5614 22nd Ave NW) will offer workshops on interviewing and résumé building for jobseekers starting Monday, December 12, through Wednesday, February 8. Check out the workshop schedule below: Interviewing Know what to expect from an interview and how to prepare effective answers to frequently asked questions. Discover how to impress employers and get …

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