Earlier this week, SeattlePI.com reported that Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church had decided not to host a homeless shelter at Calvary Lutheran Church because SHARE/WHEEL refuses to require sex offender background checks. This was news to us, so we contacted Our Redeemer’s Pastor Steve Grumm for a confirmation. Today he told us that no decision has …
Jesse Harris was a 17-year-old Ballard High student when he made his first feature film, Living Life. Now at 23 he’s running one of the largest youth film festivals in the country, The National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY, called “nifty”). Now in its third year, the festival has grown from 14 to 113 …
This Friday get ready for a pub crawl with a twist: everyone must wear a Snuggie (or a Slanket or any other blanket with sleeves.) One night Sheena Kalso went out in Fremont with her Snuggie on (pictured right) and the idea for the Snuggie Pub Crawl was born. Right now she’s estimating about 75 …
The Ballard High School band marched up and down East Ballard streets this evening, practicing for the Norwegian Constitution Day parade. The practice march is an annual tradition and a neighborhood favorite. The Syttende Mai parade is coming on May 17th. By the way, this year’s Grand Marshall is Norwegian Ambassador Wegger Chr. Strommen. Plus: …
Ballard is getting its fourth new sushi restaurant in less than a year. Himitsu Sushi and Grill is replacing the Quiznos at 15th & 65th. We talked with Song, the owner’s mother, who says they hope to open “as soon as possible.” She says they’ll be open for lunch and dinner with several different types …
Ballard Corners Park on 17th Ave. and 62nd St. is coming together! Silver sent us this photo of the “living room furniture” which is nearly complete. It might look soft and cushy, but the chair and sofa are made of cement. With most of the park complete, organizers are now weighing options for the “corner …
The economy has turned many of us into coupon-clippers, so we’ve created a coupon page with discounts and freebies at a few Ballard-area businesses. Just print and clip. We’ll be adding more coupons soon, so stay tuned…
Update: Pastor Steve Grumm says the talks continue with SHARE to house the homeless shelter at Calvary Lutheran Church. The SeattlePI.com reported Sunday night, which we originally linked from this post, that Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church has decided not to host a nighttime SHARE homeless shelter at Calvary Lutheran Church. The PI said that decision …
You may have noticed the new metal artwork in the center median of 14th Ave. It’s at 58th St., where volunteers with the 14th Avenue Visioning Project recently created the landscaped median, raised crosswalk and curb extensions. We spoke with 14th Ave. organizers this weekend during a cleanup project, and they said the artwork appeared …
We dropped by Sonic Boom Records today to check out a live performance by Ballard’s own “Say Hi,” one of several events celebrating Record Store Day. “Say Hi” is Eric Elbogen, who wrote and recorded his sixth album, Oohs & Aahs, in his home studio, playing all the instruments himself. (Amazing, when you listen to …
A work party spruced up Ballard’s new park on 9th Ave. NW near 70th. They pulled weeds, trimmed hedges and laid down a ton of mulch. And had some fun, too. Last April, the city purchased the land from Seventh Elect Church in Israel, and the first public planning meetings are expected to begin this …
A few recent stories of interest from our nearby neighborhoods: – Greenwood Fred Meyer wants to become “super store” with groceries – New jail may come to Interbay, but new data shows it may not be needed – The state drivers license office in Greenwood closes next week – Falcon escapes from Woodland Park Zoo, …