Envisioning Ballard to Interbay land use study update
The ball is still rolling on the Envisioning Ballard to Interbay Land Use Corridor Study, and the city has just compiled community feedback into a document called, “What We Heard” (PDF). The …
Olympic Manor neighborhood-wide garage sale this weekend
This weekend (Sept. 7 – 8) is the annual Olympic Manor garage sale, taking place all day Saturday and Sunday. The entrances to Olympic Manor are at NW 85th St. …
Blood drive at Jo-Ann Fabrics today
Today from 1 to 7 p.m., the Puget Sound Blood Center (PSBC) is hosting a blood drive in front of Jo-Ann Fabrics in Ballard. The PSBC says they are in …
BHS teacher wants to start low-power radio station in Ballard
A Ballard High School physics teacher is interested in starting a low-power FM radio station in Ballard, and is looking for people who are interested in helping get it started. …
Ballard Greenways grand opening next weekend
This Saturday, Sept. 7, the Ballard Greenways group is celebrating the completion of the greenways. They’ll be gathering on NW 58th St. between 20th and 22nd Ave NW from 2 …
More filming for ‘Laggies’ today in Ballard
Filming will continue today for the major motion picture “Laggies,” featuring Keira Knightley and Sam Rockwell. According to the film’s location manager, Dave Drummond, there will be a helicopter flying …
Heron Habitat Helpers has open board position
The Heron Habitat Helpers organization is looking to fill a vacant position on their board. Sue Gillespie, president of the group, says they’re looking for a person who, “loves the …
Ballard road safety improvements start today
The city is starting work today to improve road safety in south Ballard, mostly along the area commonly known as the “missing link” of the Burke Gilman Trail. The work …
Free burgers at Lil’ Woody’s today
Lil’ Woody’s is turning 2 today, and to celebrate, they’re giving away free burgers at both of their locations (Ballard & Capitol Hill). The giveaway is from 2 p.m. to …
What’s on this weekend
The last weekend in August is here. Enjoy it out and about in Ballard at some of these fantastic events. Friday, August 30: Comedy Sportz Seattle Show at Ballard Underground (2220 …
Normal solid waste collection for Labor Day
Just a reminder that Seattle Public Utilities will operate on a regular pickup schedule for Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 2. SPU says customers should put their containers out by …
No annual closure for the library this year
Thanks to Seattle voters, city libraries won’t be shutting their doors for their annual week-long budget closure this year. This is typically the time of year when Seattle Public Libraries …