Throwback Thursdays: playgrounds of yesteryear

Do you find yourself longing for the simplicity of childhood? Maybe today’s sunny (not rainy) weather will inspire you to get out and play today, while we still can. We thought it would be fun to look at playgrounds of the past in Ballard. Have a look below:   Black and white photo of boys …

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Death investigation under Ballard Bridge, Thurs. morning, Nov. 19

11:35 am: According to the Seattle Police Department, SPD and the King County Medical Examiner conducted a death investigation under the Ballard Bridge this morning. SPD tells us the investigation involved a deceased woman in her 40’s. The body was turned over to the King County Medical Examiner and they will determine a cause and manner …

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Development update: November 19

Five applications make up today’s development update from the City of Seattle’s Department of Planning and Development (DPD) as posted in the Land Use Information Bulletin. Application: 6004 17TH AVE NW Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into three unit lots. The construction of residential units is under Project #6475748. This subdivision of property is …

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Last week to catch “As You Like It”, at Ballard Underground

If you haven’t seen “As You Like It”, a modern Shakespeare adaptation presented by Ghost Light Theatricals at Ballard Underground, these are the last few days to go see it. It runs through November 21st and runtime is 120 minutes with a 15 intermission. From Ghost Light Theatrical: “Love, sex and philosophy haunt the forest …

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Pancake breakfast and Fair Trade Fair, Sat. Nov. 21, 9am-2pm

What: Pancake Breakfast and Fair Trade Fair Where: Salmon Bay School, 1810 NW 65th St. When: Saturday, November 21, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. Breakfast: 9-12, Fair Trade Fair: 9-2 Cost: Breakfast: $7 per person/$25 per family. Fair Trade Fair: Free Friends of Salmon Bay will host a Pancake Breakfast and Fair Trade Fair this Saturday, November …

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Bringing in Community: Ballard event, Friday, Nov. 20, 6:30-8:30 pm

What: Bringing in Community: Ballard When: Friday, November 20th 6:30 pm-8:30 pm Where: Cheryl Chow Court, 2014 NW 57th St There will be an event held this Friday hosted by Bringing in Community. This is an effort to bring varying communities together; this week, features Ballard. It will be held at the Cheryl Chow Gathering Space, across from Greenfire …

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Poetry ‘Potluck’, Thursday, Nov. 19 at Ballard Library

The Ballard branch of the Seattle Public Library is hosting a Poetry ‘Potluck’ this Thursday, November 19, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is an informal monthly gathering for listening to and reading poetry aloud. Attendees should bring a few favorite poems. Please note that this is simply a feast of poetry, not a food …

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22nd annual-post election analysis fundraiser, Wed. Nov, 18th

What: Jeanne Kohl-Welles holds her 22nd annual post-election analysis fundraiser When: Wednesday, Nov. 18th, 5:00pm-8:00pm Where: Hale’s Ales Brewery & Pub, 4301 Leary NW Jeanne Kohl-Welles will be speaking on the election results and their implications for next year’s sessions and elections. She will also be discussing various hot topics; including affordable housing, climate change, economic equity, immigration …

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Permit filed to open homeless encampment in Ballard

Nickelsville filed a permit last week to open the homeless encampment in Ballard, located at 2826 NW Market St. The permit is anticipated to be approved quickly and the first authorized campers planning to begin to move in this week. As reported today by Shane Harms of the Ballard News Tribune, “Nickelsville social worker, David Delagado, …

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