Theresa Madison The My Ballard team would like to thank all veterans for their service and courage as the country celebrates Veterans Day. Read the list below of what’s closed in the neighborhood today as we pay tribute to our veterans: What’s closed: All U.S. Post Offices Most major banks and credit unions All locations of The …
The Ballard Historical Society is holding a kick-off party and informational meeting for their new project.; Mapping Historic Ballard. What: Mapping Historic Ballard: Shingletown to Tomorrow When: Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. Where:Ballard Homestead, 6541 Jones Avenue NW The Mapping Historic Ballard: Shingletown to Tomorrow project will build an accessible, living map of Ballard’s …
It’s Maritime night this Thursday, November 12 for the Norwegian Commercial Club meeting. Their featured guest speaker is Michael Sherlock. He is the current owner of Sherlock homes houseboat builders and proprietor of Fremont’s Mischief Distillery. He has also had experience in shipyard management. For dinner this week, they will be serving: crab stuffed cod …
What: Beers for Books, put on by Room to Read Where: King’s Hardware, 5225 Ballard Ave. NW When: Tues, 7:00 pm, November 10 Come out to King’s Hardware, tonight for the event, Beers for Books. This benefit supports children’s education in countries such as, Nepal, India, South Africa and Cambodia. There will be raffle prizes, drinks, …
What: Membership meeting for Central Ballard Residents Assoc. When: Thursday, November 12 at 7:00 pm Where: Ballard Swedish Hospital, Conference Rooom A., 5300 Tallman Ave. NW All are welcome to join the meeting. The program will include: updates from the Ballard Chamber of Commerce regarding scheduling for Commons Park Potential location of the Loo Other issues …
The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks large chamber will close to marine traffic starting tomorrow, 9:00 am Tuesday, November 10 through 5 :00 pm Wednesday, December 2. The large chamber closure and pump out will be conducted by crews for safety and maintenance. Pedestrians may occasionally be diverted or delayed for crane operations, but will always …
There is an informational meeting this Wednesday, put on by the organization Climb for Clean Air. Climb For Clean Air is a mountaineering program helping people of all skill levels enjoy the experience of summiting some our region’s beauitful mountains. Since 1988, Climb for Clean Air has helped hundreds to the summit by providing a high …
One application and three decisions makes 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: 2626 NW 62ND ST Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into three unit lots. The construction of residential units are under Project #6459795. This subdivision …
Monday, November 9 First day of gymnastics Playoff Updates Volleyball: Lost 3-1 in the first round loser-out game SeaKing District Tournament last week Girls Swim & Dive: Congratulations to the swimmers who qualified for state. Marguerite Devine-Mraz: 200free and 500free 200 free relay: Claire Comiskey, Cassidy Wilton, Olivia Gabanek, Marguerite Devine-Mraz 400 free relay: Claire Comiskey, …
As you may know, Ballard was not always a part of the city of Seattle. It once stood as its own town. On November 6, 1906, residents of Ballard voted to join the city of Seattle 996 to 874, and officially joined Seattle May 29, 1907, as reported today by Daniel Demay, of the Seattle PI. …
The local organization, Sustainable Ballard is currently fundraising on indegigo to build a Tool Library for Ballard. A tool library is “just like a normal library, a tool library is a sustainable public service that provides community access to tools and an exchange of knowledge, at little to no cost.” says the Ballard Tool Library Project. …
This weekend is once again packed with fun and interesting local events. If you want to add your event to the schedule, email us at tips@myballard.com. Have a great weekend! FRIDAY, November 6: Live Music Live music at Peddler Brewing Company 7:30-8:30 Whitney Monge (Seattle alternative soul artist) and 9:30-10:30 Sightseer (heartland rock band), no cover, all ages, food …