If you want to hear true stories of what it’s like to be an Alaskan fisherman, you’re in luck: on Wednesday, Jan. 23, Dean Adams will read from his new book, […]
Author: Meghan Walker
Leif Erikson Lodge annual crab feed and auction this weekend
This weekend is the Leif Erikson Lodge’s annual crab feed, auction and dance to benefit the organization’s youth scholarships. The event is Saturday, Jan. 26 at 6 p.m. and in […]
False alarm after smoke seen coming from Olympic Athletic Club
The Seattle Fire Department was called out to the Olympic Athletic Club last night after smoke was seen coming from a second floor vent around 4 a.m. Mark Durall, general […]
Zombie Apocalypse Day teaches about emergency preparedess
What better way to learn about emergency preparedness than through a zombie apocalypse? This Sunday, Jan 27, is Zombie Apocalypse Day at the Ballard Community Center, a family-friendly event about […]
Former Swedish CIA agent to read from his spy novel this week at Nordic Heritage Museum
On Wednesday, Jan. 24, the Nordic Heritage Museum will feature former Sweden-based CIA agent-turned author Vaughn Sherman who will be discussing his spy novel, “Sasha Plotkin’s Deceit.” Sherman will also […]
Whittier Heights Community Council looking to expand, makeover Baker Park
The Whittier Heights Community Council is hoping to get a grant from Seattle Parks and Recreation to expand Baker Park (8341 14th Ave NW) and give it a makeover. The council applied for […]
Burn ban still on for King County
The King County burn ban was reinstated and continues to be in place until further notice. The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency has issued a Stage 1 burn ban for […]
Take a virtual tour of Ballard’s rain gardens
If you’ve been wondering what a rain garden could look like at your home, Sustainable Ballard and the RainWise program have put together a virtual tour of the neighborhood’s rain […]
Free first aid/CPR class next weekend
On Saturday, Jan. 26, there will be a free community emergency first aid class put on by Ballard Prepares, a committee of the Ballard District Council. The class is being […]
Buses on reduced schedule, but normal garbage pickup on MLK Day
Monday, Jan 21. is Martin Luther King Day, which means buses will be on a reduced schedule, but garbage pickup is normal. Metro Transit tells us there will be several […]
Nordic Lights Film Festival starts tonight
The Nordic Heritage Museum is bringing more than a dozen Nordic films to Seattle this weekend as part of the Nordic Lights Film Festival. This is the 4th annual film […]
Nearby: Easy Street Records closing, PNA Home Design Fair, and Magnolia bank robbery
Here are some stories making headlines in nearby neighborhoods: Photo courtesy PNA Easy Street Records closes tomorrow – last days for deals, live music and goodbyes – Queen Anne View Phinney […]
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