Olympic gymnast to appear at Fred Meyer this weekend
Sunday, September 23, Olympic gymnast Jordyn Wieber will be at the Ballard Fred Meyer to meet fans from 10 a.m. to noon. Wieber and other Olympians such as Gabby Douglas, …
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A look at BHS sports this week
Here’s a look at this week’s Ballard High School sports: Tuesday, September 18: Soccer: Girls JV Conference Game (5:30 p.m.)Â & Girls Varsity Game (7:30 p.m.), vs. Inglemoor, Memorial Stadium (401 …
Whittier Elementary’s Annual Giving Campaign starts today
Whittier Elementary’s Annual Giving Campaign, a fundraiser for everything from artists-in-residence to the library, starts today and goes through Friday, September 28. “Please consider donating what you can – we’d …
Ballard/Crown Hill In Motion announces updated map
King County Metro Transit’s In Motion program recently updated an incorrect map that was distributed to Ballard and Crown Hill residents. In Motion is a program that encourages residents to …
Beavers fall again
Bucky Beaver The Ballard High School football team travelled to Redmond Friday night for their third road game in a row. And, just like the first two, they came up …
24th Annual Fishermen’s Fall Festival is this weekend
Saturday, September 22 is the 24th annual Fishermen’s Fall Festival at Fishermen’s Terminal. The festival is a free event that celebrates the return of the North Pacific Fishing fleet to its home base. …
Ballardite writes ice cream recipe book
A young Ballard writer has put together a book of Paleo Diet-inspired ice cream recipes. Ben Hirshberg, 19, grew up in Ballard, and says he based the recipes off the …
Sound Harmony Chorus to host a guest night next week
For all the women out there with strong lungs: on September 24, Sound Harmony Chorus is opening its doors to all women who love to sing and want to know …
Ballard students to dance in Cinderella ballet performance
Three Ballard kids are in an upcoming performance of “Cinderella,” put on by the Pacific Northwest Ballet School. Jack Haskins, in his recent “Evil Sprite” costume fitting. Photo courtesy Judith …
Sustainable Ballard Festival is coming up
Sunday, September 30 is the annual Sustainable Ballard Festival at Ballard Commons Park from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event information states that, “Each year, we celebrate our successes …
Festival of Fruit at Carkeek Park this weekend
Saturday, September 15, is the 6th annual Festival of Fruit at Carkeek Park, organized by Piper’s Orchard. The festival will be at the Environmental Learning Center (950 NW Carkeek Park Road) …
Shilshole Marina celebrates 50 years this weekend
Tomorrow (Friday, September 14), Shilshole Marina will throw a birthday party for itself. It’s turning 50, and will have a dinner (first come, first served) and birthday treats to celebrate. …