At the end of May there will be a scavenger-hunt styled competition in Ballard, the proceeds for which will benefit Parkinson’s research. The Adventure Race for Parkinson’s will be held […]
Author: Meghan Walker
Neighborhood youth projects eligible for city funding
The city announced it will be providing funding for neighborhood projects that are planning youth activities. As part of the Seattle Neighborhood Matching Fund program, neighborhoods can apply for the Small […]
Ballard Sunset Toastmasters host a Night of Storytelling Techniques with author Ingrid Ricks
Tonight, the Ballard Sunset Toastmasters will host local storyteller and bestselling author Ingrid Ricks for a Night of Storytelling at the Ballard Baptist Church from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Ricks […]
BHS filmmakers up for regional emmy awards
Ballard High School’s young filmmakers are at it again: several students are nominated in the upcoming 52nd Annual Regional Emmy Awards ceremony, hosted by the Northwest Chapter of the National […]
King Harald V of Norway to visit Ballard on Friday
Even though Syttende Mai has come and gone, Norwegians have a reason to keep the celebrations going for another few days: the King of Norway, Harald V, is visiting Bergen […]
Second Ascent to host free screening of film about small boat voyaging tonight
Tonight at Second Ascent (5209 Ballard Ave NW) there will be a free screening of a movie titled “One Simple Question – an Uncertain Journey to Find an Iceberg.” The […]
BHS sports: boys soccer and girls softball teams win Metro League Championships
Congratulations to Ballard High School’s boys soccer and girls softball teams for their victories in the Metro League Championships. The Beaver girls celebrated their 3-1 win over the West […]
Filmed-in-Ballard beach movie to play at Seattle film festival
One of the featured films at this year’s Seattle International Film Festival has captured the essence and beauty of Ballard summer. It’s called “Beach Town,” directed by local filmmaker Erik […]
Ballard Boys & Girls Club summer sports camps sign-ups still open
The Ballard Boys & Girls Club is offering several summer sports camps for kids, and there are still spots available. Jeff Budke, North End Athletic Director, tells us they’re filling […]
Ballard criterium bike race just around the corner
The annual Ballard criterium bike race is coming up soon, posed to take over downtown Ballard on Saturday, June 6. The race, now called the Verity Credit Union Classic, is in […]
Mobile WiFi hotspots now available for checkout at the library
Seattle Public Libraries now provides mobile WiFi hotspots available for check-out for all library patrons. The city has dispersed 150 hotspots to libraries as part of an effort to provide all Seattle residents access to […]
Teacher strike tomorrow: Ballard community centers will be open for students
Tomorrow (Tuesday, May 19), Seattle teachers are staging a one-day strike, so local community centers will be open to help cover day-care needs. The walkout is part of a state-wide protest to pressure state […]
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