Locals encouraged to protect pets from cold this winter
With winter in full swing, Seattle Animal Shelter wants to remind locals about the importance for caring for pets in cold weather. As temperatures remain cold pets need extra attention from …
Danielle Anthony-Goodwin
Have you seen Summit in Ballard?
My Ballard reader Ema emailed in to report that her dog, Summit, ran away in North Ballard on Friday, November 25. Summit is a 2 year old lab, approx 40lb, spayed, …
Nordic Heritage Museum seeks local support for 2016 Annual Fund
The Nordic Heritage Museum is seeking local support for their Winter 2016 Annual Fund. The annual fundraising event helps to cover operating costs of the Museum throughout the year. “We are in a …
Donors needed for Holiday Blood Drive
Bloodworks NW is encouraging locals to give blood this Saturday during the Bloodworks NW Holiday Blood Drive. Bloodworks is our local blood bank and the sole provider for hospitals and clinics in …
Chamber to transition into “Ballard Improvement Area” next year
Last month, the City of Seattle approved the creation of the Ballard Improvement Area (BIA). Due to this approval, The Ballard Chamber will become the BIA as of January 1, 2017. According to …
Amazon’s mysterious “Project X” could open on 15th this year
According to GeekWire, Amazon’s mysterious “Project X” could open on 15th Ave NW this year. According to a recent report the Ballard store looks like it’s on track based to open in the …
What’s on this weekend
Have a lovely Thanksgiving Weekend in Ballard! FRIDAY, November 25 Ballard Gives Black Friday event at businesses all over the neighborhood. Participating businesses are donating a portion of their sales to …
Ballard Holiday Fest set for Saturday
The annual Ballard Holiday Fest is set for this Saturday, November 26, from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. at Bergen Place. All are welcome to join the community in celebration as …
Ballard businesses to give back this Black Friday
Ballard area businesses are putting a generous spin on Black Friday by participating in the annual Ballard Gives Black Friday event. Business owners are encouraging shoppers to skip the crowds …
The 2016 Thanksgiving Day Roundup
The team at My Ballard would like to wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving! We hope that you are enjoying the day and giving thanks for the special things and people …
Boy Scout Troop Christmas Tree lot to open this Saturday
The annual Boy Scout Troop 100 Christmas trees lot (open in the parking lot of St. Alphonsus Church at 5816 15th Ave NW) is set to open at 3 p.m. this Saturday, November …
Drop in help for Veterans available at Ballard Library this month and next
Ballard Library (5614 22nd Ave NW) will offer drop-in help for military veterans who are experiencing homelessness, or living on low incomes this month and next. Assistance will be available …