Danielle Anthony-Goodwin 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 their owners to ensure their health and safety. “Each fall and winter season, many pets are left out in the cold with little or no …
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, and chipped. She is not wearing a collar but was last seen wearing a purple uw bandana. “Summit has been spotted in Greenlake and near …
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 unique moment of transition, looking toward the future and the construction of the New Nordic Museum, but we cannot forget about the present. We depend on …
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 Western Washington. When accidents happen, Bloodworks needs to supply hospitals with extra blood. “In order to meet the demand to keep our inventory up, we …
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 the Ballard Chamber website, the BIA is set to be a long-term, sustainably-funded leadership organization that aims to represent Ballard’s businesses, residents and property owners. The …
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 near future. Last week the project received a temporary certificate of occupancy from the city, which indicates that major construction aspects of the project are finished, and that …
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 local non-profits. Live Music The Dusty 45’s with Bakelite 78 (Release)/Blackheart Honeymoon at Tractor Tavern (5213 Ballard Ave NW) at 9 p.m. Tickets $18. Honcho Poncho album …
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 the holiday season kicks off! The event will include music, food, crafts, tree lighting, and the official arrival of Santa. Click here to learn more …
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 and shop locally in Ballard for a good cause. A more socially-conscience effort is planned for the busiest shopping weekend of the year, as participating …
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 in your life. There are a ton of things happening in Ballard today so we wanted to keep readers up to date with everything in the …
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 26. The Christmas tree lot is the Troop’s only annual fundraiser and holds a special place in the Ballard community after being held here for …
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 from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays, November 29 and December 13. A veteran specialist from Supportive Services for Veteran Families will be available to connect …