What’s on this weekend
The weekend before Christmas is here and it is jam packed with festive holiday events for the whole family. Enjoy your weekend in Ballard! Friday, December 20: Santa’s First Magical …
Danielle Anthony-Goodwin
2014 ArtWalk sign ups now open for local businesses and organizations
Sign ups are now open for Ballard businesses and organizations to participate in the Second Saturday ArtWalk in 2014. As an ArtWalk member, your business/organization will be featured on the …
Metro advises some buses still operating on snow routes
Due to the snow earlier today Metro is advising that some buses are still operating on a snow route. Travel conditions are expected to be a challenge until the temperature …
Ballard Lynx Soccer Club set to compete in final of SYSA City Tournament this Saturday
Ballard Lynx Soccer Club is set to compete for the cup in the final match of the SYSA City Tournament this Saturday, December 21. The match will be held at Ingraham …
BHS to host one-man dramatization of “A Christmas Carol” this weekend
The classic Charles Dickens story of A Christmas Carol is set to be performed as a one man show this weekend by actor and BHS dad Allan Barlow. The performances will …
Ballard Health Club sold to long term member
Ballard Health Club (2208 NW Market St) has been sold to long term member Pat Gilbrough (pictured right) who is due to take over ownership on January 1st 2o14. Current owners Lowen Clausen and …
BHS Jazz Band selected to perform at jazz festival in Georgia
The Ballard High School Jazz Band has been selected to participate in the 2014 “Swing Central” Jazz Festival in Savannah, Georgia in March next year. The band has been selected …
Normal garbage pick up scheduled Friday morning despite chance of snow
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is advising customers to treat Friday as a normal day for garbage, recycling, and food/yard waste collection despite the snow and slush in the overnight forecast. Residents are …
La Carta de Oaxaca celebrates 10 years on Ballard Ave
La Carta de Oaxaca first opened its doors at 5431 Ballard Ave NW in December 2003 and it is time to celebrate a decade of service in our neighborhood. To celebrate …
Twice Sold Tales attracts booklovers to Ballard
Twice Sold Tales second hand book store is fully up and running in its new location near the corner of NW Market St and 20th Ave NW. The store has a street entrance off 20th …
Pam’s Kitchen flagship set to open in Ballard next year
According to Eater.com U-District favorite Pam’s Kitchen (corner of NE 50th St and University Ave) is set to open a flagship “dinnerhouse” in Ballard early in 2014. The Caribbean restaurant, owned by Pam …
Java Bean celebrates 12 years of collecting holiday gifts for local children
The Java Bean (5819 24th Ave NW) is once again collecting gifts for children in our community this Holiday Season. This is the 12th year that the Java Bean team have put …