Ballard Venturing Crew to host Open House
Ballard Venturing Crew 100, the local co-ed Scouting program, is hosting an Open House recruiting event this Thursday, June 16, at 7 p.m. The Crew is recruiting young men and women …
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Locals attacked by crows on Market St
My Ballard reader Ed emailed in to warn locals about some aggressive crows who attacked people on Market St. On Sunday morning at about 10:15 a.m., Ed and his fiancé …
Magnolia Library to host Business Resource Open House
Magnolia Library (2801 34th Ave W) is hosting a drop-in Business Resource Open House this Thursday, June 16, from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. The open house is for all locals …
What’s on this weekend
Enjoy the weekend in Ballard at these fantastic events! FRIDAY, June 10 Park in the Heart childrens Art Classes at Ballard Commons Park (5701 22nd Ave NW) from 11 a.m. …
Grieg Gala to celebrate Seattle-Bergen connection this Sunday
One of the most important events of the year for the of Seattle-Bergen Sister City Association, the annual Grieg Gala, will be held this Sunday, June 12, at Ballard First Lutheran Church (2006 …
Ballard Library set to re-open on June 20
SPL announced today that Ballard Library will reopen at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 20, after being closed for six weeks for refurbishing. The 11-year-old branch closed on May 9 …
Seattle Animal Shelter encourages pet owners to be mindful of hot weather
Now that summer is officially around the corner, and with more hot weather on the way, Seattle Animal Shelter is reminding pet owners to exercise good judgment and use common …
Throwback Thursday: The “new” Ballard Bridge turns 76
The Ballard Bridge, as we know it today, officially opened on June 8, 1940, so we wanted to celebrate with this week’s Throwback Thursday post. The first Ballard Bridge, pictured …
Ballard Commons fountain temporarily out of service
Seattle Parks and Recreation is sorry to report that the fountain at Ballard Commons Park (5701 22nd Ave NW) is not working due to an electrical problem. Crews are working …
Development Update June 9: Subdivisions
One application and one decision make up today’s development update from the City of Seattle’s Department of Construction and Inspections as posted in the Land Use Information Bulletin. Application: 1703 …
Park in the Heart art classes set for Fridays in Ballard
Seattle Parks and Recreation has organized weekly free children’s art classes to be hosted by Bianca Satander at Ballard Commons Park (5701 22nd Ave NW) every Friday through August 19. …
Locals host rally to protest Loyal Heights Elementary expansion
Loyal Heights Elementary parents and students, along with members of the community, will host a rally to protest the expansion of the school. The rally will be held this Friday, …