Ballard pet celebration planned for October 5 at Ballard Commons Park

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is organizing the Ballard Pet Celebration at Ballard Commons Park on Sunday, October 5. The event will focus on celebrating the animals in people’s lives, remembering pets that have been loved and lost, and raising awareness about how to better care for animals. From the organizers: Discover ways to get involved …

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Mayor seeks architect representative for Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board

Mayor Bruce Harrell is seeking a new member to serve in the architect position on the Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board. The board reviews and makes recommendations to the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods director regarding proposed changes within the Landmark District, including signage, awnings, landscaping, window transparency, painting, street furniture, and new construction. The board …

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Ballard Starbucks to close Market Street location

The Ballard Starbucks (2200 NW Market St) is closing—tomorrow is their last day open. The store posted a notice on the door, alerting customers to the closure, which is part of a large-scale shuttering of Starbucks cafes. The company plans to close as many as 430 stores nationwide by the end of the year and …

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‘Hands Around Green Lake’ event planned for Oct. 4

Thousands of people are expected to gather at Green Lake Park on Saturday, Oct. 4, for Hands Around Green Lake, an event to form a circle around the lake in a demonstration of community and democratic values. Organizers say this will be an effort to bring the political temperature down, heal divisions, and show that …

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Heart of Chelsea veterinary clinic now open in Ballard

A new veterinary clinic recently opened in Ballard: Heart of Chelsea Veterinary Group is operating out of the ground floor of The Commons (2212 NW 56th St). Heart of Chelsea, which operates several clinics in New York, has expanded to Seattle with its first location in Ballard. The group describes its clinics as providing “high-quality, …

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Sustainable Ballard Festival set for Sept. 27

The annual Sustainable Ballard Festival will return on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Loyal Heights Community Center lawn (2101 NW 77th St). This free, family-friendly event will feature live music from Brothers Elmore, Mimosa String Quartet, and Asher Deaver of Old Coast, along with food trucks, games, and workshops …

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