It was a unifying morning for Ballard, as it was for the majority of the country. Handfuls of families, young professionals, and solo residents started their morning the same way: by flocking to parks and outdoor viewing areas to share safe viewing glasses and homemade eclipse-viewing pinhole camera boxes. The eclipse lasted from around 9 […]
Author: Halynn Blanchard
Nordic Soul’s anticipated Decibel Electronic Music Festival returns this month
Music festival season is in full swing in Seattle– Bumbershoot staked its ground again this past Labor Day weekend on the heels of Capitol Hill Block party with the month-long Earshot Jazz festival beginning in October. Next up is Decibel Festival, which begins its five-day span on September 23rd. The international festival of electronic music, visual art […]
Meet and greet with the new superintendent of Seattle Parks and Recreation
Seattle Parks and Recreation Superintendent Jesús Aguirre will host a series of community meetings throughout the summer and fall to share his vision for the future of the department and learn more about the unique needs of each of the city’s diverse neighborhoods. Superintendent Aguirre will give a brief presentation on the department’s goals moving […]
Public climatology app shows data indicating an uncomfortably warm Puget Sound
Scientists gathered at Shilshole Bay Marina (7001 Seaview Ave NW) in July to discuss their concerns about the ecological effects of the unusually warm conditions in the Puget Sound region this summer. University of Washington’s Principal Oceanographer & NANOOS Executive Director Jan Newton says concerns are still valid a month after the initial advisory. She […]
What’s on this weekend
Ballard feels the usual buzz of live music this weekend, but may feel sleepy due to on-and-off drizzle the whole weekend. We see a high of 71 degrees today, with a chance of returning rain. Tomorrow, an almost sure chance of rain accompanies mid-temperatures; a similar pattern for Sunday sees a 60 percent chance of […]
Books on Bikes brings library services to Golden Gardens for the afternoon
Books on Bikes pedals a partial library to Seattle public parks using customized book-carrying bicycle trailers. For today, August 26, the Seattle Public Library program is at Golden Gardens today from noon– 3 p.m. The program began back in May 2013 and offers park attendees around the city some afternoon reading and limited library options […]
Ballard Library hosts all-ages game night tonight
It’s game night at the Ballard Library and tonight (August 26), a professional photographer will be taking photos of the monthly event. The all-ages board game night goes from 6 to 8 p.m. in the library’s meeting room, which can comfortably accommodate about 40 people. Food and drink are allowed the game space. “Bring your […]
Free car washes at Brown Bear Car Wash for 58th anniversary
Seattle-based Brown Bear Car Wash gives out complimentary car washes this Thursday, August 27 to celebrate its 58th anniversary. The company offers free “Beary Clean” tunnel washes from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 21 Brown Bear locations in the Puget Sound area, including the Ballard location (5111 15th Ave NW) and the original Brown […]
Alternative sites for a Ballard encampment are still being considered, says city
At a city-held meeting at Leif Erikson, a heated Ballard crowd was told that other locations– besides the preferred site at 2826 NW Market Street– have been in consideration for a transitional homeless encampment coming to Ballard. “While the Market Street site is not off the table, we are with good faith looking at alternative […]
Apply for a 2015 PARK(ing) Day spot within the week
There’s only a week left to submit applications for the annual SDOT PARK(ing) Day, where on-street parking spots are transformed into small themed public hangouts. This year’s city-wide event takes place September 18, with extended hours from 10:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. Last year’s PARK(ing) Day was Seattle’s biggest yet, with 50 pop-up parks across the […]
What’s on this weekend
Seattle has a full weekend ahead, and Ballard joins the fun with Maritime’s Anniversary block party, Nordic Heritage Museum’s annual Run Like a Viking race and lots of live music including a free in-store show this Sunday at Sonic Boom Records. Commuters are advised to to be aware of several other events happening around the […]
What’s on this weekend
Ballard events this weekend include an art exhibit opening, Library car care workshop, local author book signing, Greenwood tree walk and brewery events at Reuben’s and Populuxe! Get outside for the Sunday Farmer’s Market with only few morning clouds that day, set to bring mainly sunny afternoon skies and a high of 77 degrees. After […]
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