Daddy-Daughter Dinner at Ballard Community Center
Next Friday, April 27 is the 20th Daddy-Daughter Dinner at the Ballard Community Center from 6 to 8 p.m. The event is a long-standing tradition for the Ballard Community Center, …
Meghan Walker
Volunteer opportunities at Carkeek Park for Earth Day
In honor of Earth Day, Seattle Parks and Recreation is teaming up with the Carkeek Watershed Community Action Project, Seattle Public Utilities, and the Carkeek Park Advisory Council to host …
36th District candidates participate in The Stranger’s game show-themed forum
With half a dozen candidates in the running for Rep. Mary Lou Dickerson’s seat in the 36th District, The Stranger hosted a forum this week for the candidates to duke …
Ballard Umpqua Bank hosts movie night tonight
Tonight, “Back to the Future” is on the reel at the Ballard Umpqua Bank for their “Classic Movie Night.” The bank is serving complimentary popcorn, snacks, and soda. They say …
Ballard Health Club to close childcare center
The Ballard Health Club has announced its plan to close their childcare center. The last day will be May 4, according to club manager Justin McGowan. McGowan says it was …
Ballard tech company releases geotagging app
A Ballard-based startup has released a new app: it’s called Streamd.in, and it allows Twitter users to see Tweets in a specific location. The company is 47 Degrees, and they’re …
Two arrests made after search of house on 24th Ave NW
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) has arrested two suspects after serving a search warrant at their house on the 8300 block of 24th Ave NW. According to the SPD Blotter, …
Missing cat in Ballard
Update: Suesan wrote to tell us that Zac has been found, and is now safe at home. She says she wants to thank, “our wonderful Ballard community for thoughtful suggestions …
Ballard Jazz Festival starts tomorrow
Tomorrow kicks off the first night of the annual Ballard Jazz Festival, starting Wednesday, April 18 and going through Saturday, April 21. The John Moulder Quartet, from a previous year’s …
Metro to discuss transit changes at open house tonight
A number of service changes are in the works for King County Metro, including the new RapidRide line that will connect Ballard and West Seattle. Metro is holding an open …
Ballard sailing classes to benefit cancer research
The Seattle Sailing Club, located in Ballard’s Shilshole Marina, is teaming up with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) to raise money for cancer research through sailing classes this summer. …
Local women fundraising to create book about Nordic cafe culture
By Almeera Anwar The majority of us have felt the warmth of gathering around coffee with friends. What we don’t know is that this experience is rooted in Nordic historical …