Boston terrier found on 8th Ave
Update: Ollie, the Boston terrier, has been reunited with his family. Earlier: Daniel sent us a note that he found a Boston terrier on 8th Ave. yesterday. “He is tagged, …
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Loyal Heights Community Center hosts early 4th of July bike parade
The Loyal Heights Community Center (2101 NW 77th St) is getting a head-start on celebrating the 4th of July this year; they’re hosting a bike parade this Thursday, June 28. …
Ballard author to read from debut book next week
Next Thursday, June 28, a Ballard author and illustrator will read from her debut children’s book at Secret Garden Books. Jo Simonian’s book titled, “Each Tiny Tooth,” is about what …
Work at intersection of 85th and Aurora Ave N. postponed
Earlier this week, we told you the intersection of N. 85th St and Aurora Ave N. would be closed this weekend, however because of predicted inclement weather, the Seattle Department …
Ballard dancers to perform in ‘Jukebox Jamboree’ this weekend
On Saturday, June 23, more than 150 children and a handful of adults from Ballard will perform in a dance “extravaganza” called “Jukebox Jamboree.” The performance, organized by the Ballard …
Ballard’s SWAT company celebrates first anniversary with a bbq
Today at noon, the Ballard IT company SWAT Systems will host a free barbecue to celebrate their first year of business at their location at 4910 15th Ave NW, where …
Ballard company to remove tsunami dock from Oregon beach
A Ballard-based company has been hired to remove the large dock that washed up on an Oregon beach, remnants of the tsunami that devastated Japan last year. The Vancouver branch …
Finnish folk music duo to play at Nordic Heritage Museum tonight
This evening, at 7 p.m. at the Nordic Heritage Museum (3014 NW 67th Street), a folk music group from Finland will play a concert. The Polka Chicks are fiddler Kukka …
Midsummer night walk this Saturday
This Saturday, June 23, there will be a 5K or 11K midsummer night walk through Ballard, starting at the Nordic Heritage Museum (3014 NW 67th St.). The walk is to …
Light replacement work on Ballard Bridge
The light poles and lights on the north and south ends of the Ballard Bridge will soon be upgraded, according to the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and Seattle City …
Winner of ‘Fitness Fest’ celebrates 35 lbs. lost
After three months of eating healthier and working out regularly, Ballard resident James Castell has clutched the victory in this year’s Edge Ballard Fitness Fest. Castell dropped 35 lbs. and 6% …
Solstice Party and Solar Fair this weekend
This Sunday, June 24 from 2 to 6 p.m., Sustainable Ballard and the Sunset Hill Community Association are hosting a Solstice Party and Solar Fair at the Sunset Hill Community …