Mama sloth bear gives birth to baby cub at Woodland Park Zoo

Woodland Park Zoo is happy to announce the birth of a sloth bear. The baby cub was born on Saturday, December 19th in an off-view cozy maternity den. The cub is offspring to 3-year mother Kushali and 15-year-old father Bhutan. Woodland Park Zoo’s sloth bear Tasha with her 4-month-old cubs Randhir and Kushali (the mother of the …

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The 2015 Christmas Day Roundup

The team at My Ballard would like to wish everyone a very Happy Holidays! Check out the Ballard Christmas Day Roundup below: What’s Open:. The Old Pequliar Pub (1722 NW Market St) will be open from 12 noon – 2 a.m. Kitchen opens at 4pm. Hattie’s Hat (5231 Ballard Ave NW) is open from 10 a.m. – 2 a.m. …

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What’s on this weekend: December 25th-27th

It’s a light weekend for events around Ballard this weekend. If you want to add your event to the schedule, email us at tips@myballard.com. Enjoy the last full weekend in 2015! FRIDAY, December 25: The Old Pequliar Pub (1722 NW Market St.) will be open Christmas Day at 12 noon and our kitchen will open at 4p!  …

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Throwback Thursday: Merry Christmas!

From the team at My Ballard, wishing you all a merry Christmas! Black and white photo of a Christmas tree. Uknown date. It is decorated with tinsel, lace handkerchief, period greeting cards, photos, dolls, etc. On a rainy December 12, 1948, crowds gathered to watch Ballard’s annual Children’s Parade. The parade was just one highlight …

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Development Update: Dec. 24th, three applications and one Notice of Design Review Early Design Guidance Meeting

Three applications and one Notice of Design Review Early Design Guidance Meeting makes up today’s update from the City of Seattle’s Department of Planning and Development (DPD) as posted in the Land Use Information Bulletin. Application: 1547 NW 61ST ST Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into two unit lots. The construction of residential …

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4×4 stolen in Ballard last night, call police if seen

A very loved and memorable vehicle was stolen in Ballard last night. License plate AAE2223 The owner writes: “My very memorable childhood 4×4 was stolen in Ballard last night and I would love to get it back in one piece. It is a Red 1986 Toyota 4Runner 2-door, lifted 9″ with big 37” tires and a “Safari …

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Ballard Farmer’s Market will be open this weekend

If you’re tired of cooking, or looking to replenish your veggie stock, or other local fare, after a busy holiday season, visit the Ballard Farmer’s Market this Sunday, 10am-3pm. This can be a tough time of year for stands at the Farmer’s Market. Especially around the holidays. Take Patty Pan Cooperative, for instance. You may …

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Ballard High School Lil’ Beavs Cheerleading Camp, Sunday, January 3rd

What: Ballard High School Lil’ Beavs Cheerleading Camp When: Sunday January 3, 2016. 9:30AM – Noon Where: Ballard High School Auxiliary Gym (1418 NW 65th Street) Cost: $35/Camper, $30/Additional Sibling or Family Member. Pink hair bows will be available for purchase at camp for $5.00. **This event is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible About the event: “All students, K-6 are invited to …

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