Shilshole Marina to show ‘Escape from Planet Earth’ tonight
Looking for something to do tonight? Shilshole Bay Marina will be screening “Escape from Planet Earth” tonight at 8:45 p.m. for free. This is the second annual outdoor “Movies at …
Support BHS Cheer Team at car wash this Saturday
The Ballard High School Cheer Team will be hosting at car wash at Bernie’s Automotive (4420 Leary Way NW) from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m this Saturday, August 17th. Bernie’s …
Calvary Lutheran Church is coming down
Calvary Lutheran Church (7002 23rd Ave NW) is being torn down to make way for new homes. The church has had a long and varied history in Ballard, built by …
Trees still available for Ballard residents
The city’s Trees for Neighborhoods program is down to two species of trees available for residents. The two types of trees are conifers; they have Austrian pine and Oriental spruce, …
Space still available in theatre arts Camp Lello
Summer may seem to be winding down, but there’s still room in Camp Lello‘s final session of theatre arts camp in Ballard. The last session of the camp is next …
Young endangered turtles released into wild
By JASMINE HEALY, UW News Lab Last Friday morning, a team of individuals from the Woodland Park Zoo and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife met at a refuge site in …
$5,000 grants available for Crown Hill/Greenwood community nonprofits
Thanks to Waste Management’s Think Green Recycling Challenge, Crown Hill and Greenwood community groups have the opportunity to get $5,000 in grant money. The challenge, which was hosted by Waste …
Ballard Health Club to host yoga in the park to benefit Seattle Animal Shelter
Get ready to bust out your best downward dog; on Sunday, Aug. 18, the Ballard Health Club is hosting a yoga benefit at Golden Gardens for the Seattle Animal Shelter. …
Bloom Restaurant opens today
Bloom Restaurant, at 5410 17th Ave NW, opens its doors today. It’s a Japanese restaurant, born from a pop-up bento-box lunch spot. Photo from Bloom’s Facebook page Bloom is owned …
Ballard Sidewalk Sale starts Thursday
Starting Thursday, businesses will be setting up shop on the sidewalks of downtown Ballard for the 43rd annual Ballard Sidewalk Sale. The sale is from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. …
Sneak peek and pre-remodel tour of Brimmer & Heeltap
The gastropub Brimmer & Heeltap (moving into the former Le Gourmand space, 425 NW Market St.) is hosting a “Before & After Party” to engage with the community before their opening. …
Bartell Drugs hosts back-to-school supplies drive
Bartell Drugs is now accepting donations for school supplies for their 10th annual “School Tools for Kids in Need” drive, going on now through Aug. 31 at all of …