What: The 15th Annual Seattle Turkey Trot (Virtual Run) When: Thursday, November 25th, 2021 Where: In your own neighborhood! Cost: Early bird pricing until Oct 29th: $35 with shirt, $15 for number-only Registration includes a Turkey Trot t-shirt and running in costume is encouraged! To register for the Seattle Turkey Trot, visit www.seattleturkeytrot.org. All proceeds […]
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Bakers & Makers Against Racism Outdoor Monthly pop-up market
Come out and shop for change in our community! It’s time for our monthly outdoor market featuring local bakers & makers – cake cups, greeting cards, chocolate truffles, honey, tea, pickles & jams, can dancers, dog goodies, cotton masks, plants, jewelry, bread, baked goodies plus a tarot card reader! We’ve donated over $3K for change […]
Community rallies to keep Joel Romeo in Ballard home
Many readers have emailed in to report that the community is rallying behind well known Ballardite Joel Romeo to keep him from being evicted from his home. Community members have created a Go Fund Me account to raise funds necessary to keep Joel in Ballard. Read the post from the Go Fund Me page below: As […]
Parish school breaks new ground
St. Alphonsus Parish School students and parents got down on dirty on Saturday, creating their new Parish Community Garden. “The goal is just to have a living laboratory for the students,” principal Maureen Reid tells us. The students will be able to explore and apply science concepts in the garden, as well as grow fresh […]
Share your ideas for new 9th Ave park
Tonight is your opportunity to share ideas for the new park on 9th Ave NW between NW 70th & NW 73rd. Seattle Parks and Recreation is hosting the meeting at Whittier Elementary (1320 NW 75th St) from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Parks will gather ideas from the community and will start formulating some plans. […]
Summer kickoff at Salmon Bay Park
It was a beautiful summer day for the 2nd annual Beginning of Summer Bash at Salmon Bay Park. The street was closed and neighbors brought out tables, chairs and a barbecue to celebrate the season. There were games for kids, music and of course it wouldn’t be a party without the giant inflatable castle for […]
Neighbors gather for scavenger hunt
About 30 people turned out for the first-ever Loyal Heights scavenger hunt. Mindy Terence, the organizer of the event was excited with the turnout, especially all the families. “It’s all about the kids,” she told us as the families started the hunt. There were three different “hunts.” One for young kids, one for older kids […]
The East Ballard walking tour is set
Last month, the East Ballard Community Association was looking for ideas for the first-ever neighborhood walking tour. Now the schedule is set. On June 13th, meet at Cafe’ Bambino (405 NW 65th St) at 10 a.m. The tour will go from NW 65th to Market, between 3rd and 14th and will show off some of […]
Ballard parks the focus of safety meeting
According to neighbors, safety is an ongoing issue at Ballard Commons Park, Bergen Place Park and Marvin’s Garden. Last month, neighbors delivered a petition to the Parks Department that was signed by 80 businesses and residents. The petition calls for an exclusion zone for the area. “We have very heavy daily use of drinking, drugs […]
Ideas wanted for the East Ballard Walking Tour
East Ballard has some great things – a p-patch, local art and new parks. Saturday, June 13th is the June Day Out Event and organizers are planning a Walking Tour of East Ballard. Instead of highlighting things that most people know about, they want to hear about the lesser-known things that make East Ballard great. […]
Summer Streets, ‘kidical mass’ this Friday
Friday is the annual “Bike to Work Day” and it’s the first-ever “kidical mass” event, which also coincides with the Ballard Summer Streets event. Families with bike riders of all ages and experience levels will meet at Bergen Place Park at 5:30 p.m. and take off down Ballard Ave at 6 p.m. to the Burke-Gilman […]
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