Learn about Climate Change at Peddler trivia event

The folks at Peddler Brewing (1514 NW Leary Way) are hosting a trivia event for Cascadia Climate Action tonight (Monday, September 19) from 7:30 p.m. Attendees can take part in the trivia, enjoy the brews and learn more about Climate Change. Rachel White, PhD, climate researcher with the UW Joint Institute of Studies on the Atmosphere and Ocean, …

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What’s on this weekend

Enjoy the weekend in Ballard at these fantastic events! FRIDAY, September 16 Ballard Library Pop-Up Park to celebrate PARK(ing) Day open from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. outside the Library at 5614 22nd Ave NW. Live Music KISW 99.9 Presents: Airbourne with The Wild at Tractor Tavern (5213 Ballard Ave NW) at 9 p.m. Tickets $30. The 2016 Rockabilly Ball featuring Honky Tonk at Sunset …

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Ballard Library to host pop-up park on PARK(ing) Day

Ballard Library (5614 22nd Ave NW) will be participate in PARK(ing) Day from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Friday, September 16, at 22nd Ave NW and Ballard Ave NW, adjacent to Marvin’s Garden. Librarians will change one parking space into a pop-up park with book talks, crafts for children, and lawn and board games for …

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Ballard Elks to host annual Frock Swap

The team at Ballard Elks is planning their Second Annual Frock Swap women’s clothing exchange event next month and they are inviting locals to get involved. Last year the event raised over $2000 for Mary’s Place and a truckload of clothing for those in need. All the folks who came to swap also went home with lots of great …

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King’s Hardware to celebrate 10th birthday

It is hard to belive that popular Ballard watering hole King’s Hardware (5225 Ballard Ave NW) is turning ten years old next month! The team will be celebrating the occasion next Wednesday, September 7, from open to close. “Although it seems like just yesterday we started pouring frosty cold pitchers in this former hardware store …

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Market Street Singers present annual Festival of Favorites

The Market Street Singers would like to invite the neighborhood to their Festival of Favorites sing-a-long event this Saturday, August 27, from 7:30 p.m. at Ballard First Lutheran Church (2006 NW 65th St). This event marks the fifth consecutive Festival of Favorites community sing-along featuring favorite choral classics and those familiar “chestnuts” that singers continue to love …

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What’s on this weekend

Enjoy the weekend in Ballard at these fantastic events! FRIDAY, August 26 Park in the Heart childrens Art Classes at Ballard Commons Park (5701 22nd Ave NW) from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. The classes will allow children to experiment with color and each week will have a new theme. All are welcome and the event is …

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Sustainable Ballard Festival set for this Saturday

The 13th annual Sustainable Ballard Festival is on this Saturday, August 27, at Ballard Commons Park (5701 22nd Ave NW). This year, the popular eclectic, artsy and earthy festival is coinciding with the local Seattle Summer Parkways event. “When you join this group of Ballard neighbors at Ballard Commons Park, you’ll encounter creativity and community while learning about daily practices and big steps towards more sustainable living,” say …

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Seattle Summer Parkways event set for Saturday

The second of three Seattle Summer Parkways events is happening right here in Ballard this Saturday, August 27, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. SDOT is partnering with the Sustainable Ballard Festival, Seattle Parks and Recreation and dozens of community partners to bring safe streets and sunny fun to the ‘hood. Check out the Ballard event route in the above …

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