What’s on this weekend
The weekend is here and brings with it some fantastic events. Enjoy your weekend in Ballard! Friday, October 25: Ballard Boys and Girls Club 9th Annual BBQ/Auction at 1767 NW …
Loyal Heights named best Seattle neighborhood for trick-or-treating
Zillow named Loyal Heights the best neighborhood for trick-or-treating, with Seattle taking 5th place for best U.S. cities on Halloween. The score comes from data from the Zillow Home Value Index, …
Free poutine at Skillet’s food truck on Sunday
What goes better with a brisk walk through the Ballard Farmers Market than a cheesy, gravy-soaked tower of French fries? It’s true, folks: Skillet will be serving up some free …
Ballard Boys & Girls Club to raise funds tonight at 9th annual auction
Tonight is the 9th annual “Field of Dreams” auction and barbecue at the Ballard Boys & Girls Club. The event is from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., and proceeds from the …
Ballard Preschool Co-op to host kids gear sale
On Saturday, Oct. 26, the Ballard Preschool Co-op is having its “Gently Used Kids Gear Sale.” The sale will be at the Phinney Neighborhood Center (6532 Phinney Ave N. Community …
Lockhaven Tenants Union meeting draws large crowd
Lockhaven Tenant’s Union had a large turnout at their first meeting on Monday, October 14. The Union formed back in September to oppose relocation notices received by residents from Lockhaven Apartments owners. The My …
Upcoming Ballard Locks closures and railroad maintenance
The Ballard Locks will be closing periodically over the next couple weeks as U.S. Navy divers prepare the locks for normal winter operations. The upcoming closures are scheduled for Oct. …
Ballard Library to host all-ages board game night this evening
Ballard Library will be hosting an all-ages board game night tonight in the meeting room from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. All are welcome to attend the new event. Bring your …
Calling all goblins and witches: Halloween trick-or-treating in Ballard
Next Thursday, the streets of downtown Ballard will be filled with little costumed Ballardites trick-or-treating at shops and cafes. The annual Halloween trick-or-treating in downtown Ballard is from 4 to …
Registrations open for Veterans Day basketball clinic
The Ballard Boys & Girls Club will be hosting a Hoopaholics Basketball Clinic on Veterans Day Monday, Nov. 11. The clinic is three hours long, and will give youngsters a …
Hector finds his way home
We’re happy to report that after being lost for a month, Hector the cat has made his way home. His owner Stacey responded to a sighting last night on 13th …
Nearby news: Man tells police he “loves America” after damaging a home and having a brawl with a tree in Wallingford
The SPD shared an interesting report on their blotter yesterday regarding a man who pledged his love for America after damaging a home in Wallingford and having a fight with …