The next installment in Sustainable Ballard’s Meaningful Movies series is set for this Sunday, July 31, from 5:30 p.m. at St Luke’s Episcopal Church (5710 22nd Ave NW). The documentary film He Named me Malala will be screened which features the story of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai, who was targeted by the Taliban and …
Our local Councilmember Mike O’Brien will host a community forum this evening (Wednesday, July 27) from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. to engage, educate, and activate residents of Northwest Seattle relating to neighborhood public safety and public health issues. The forum will highlight different approaches to address Seattle’s homelessness crisis and give community members a chance to share their …
The 2016 Seattle Night Out Against Crime is set for next Tuesday, August 2, from 5 p.m. to midnight! Last year, over 1,400 events were registered to participate in the annual event. The annual collective of neighborhood street parties is a national Crime Prevention event designed to heighten crime prevention awareness, increase neighborhood support in anti-crime …
The application period for city-funded neighborhood projects is open until September 12. The Small and Simple Projects Fund provides matching awards of up to $25,000 to neighborhood groups for community-building projects such as cultural festivals, facility improvements, public art, and youth activities. A workshop will be held on Thursday, August 18, at Phinney Neighborhood Center (6532 Phinney Ave N) from …
Ballard PPatch is partnering with CascadiaNow! this year for their 15th annual free Art in the Garden event on Saturday, July 30, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The garden is on the way to Golden Gardens park (8527 25th Ave NW). Look for the giant sasquatch and the blue, white, and green CascadiaNow! flag. …
Locals are invited to participate in the 7th annual Spoke & Food event taking place next Tuesday, July 26, from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. at 19 different restaurants spread throughout the Seattle area. During the event, 20% of the participant’s dinner bill goes to benefit Seattle based Hunger Intervention Program The Hunger Intervention Program is a …
Enjoy a sunny weekend in Ballard! FRIDAY, July 22 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 free. ARC Dance …
The Nordic Heritage Museum will start a new chapter in the museum’s history during the groundbreaking celebration at the location of the new museum at 2655 NW Market St. The new, modern 57,875-sq. ft. museum and cultural center will include a refined layout and expanded exhibition and educational spaces to compliment the myriad programs and events that Nordic …
The popular Ballard Elks Crab Feed is back this year on Saturday, July 23, from 5 p.m. Only 150 tickets will be sold for $30 a piece. Locals can purchase tickets at the lodge (6411 Seaview Ave NW ) and funds raised will go towards different charities. If you can volunteer for this event email …
Welcome to a jam packed weekend in Ballard! Enjoy! FRIDAY, July 15 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 …
SDOT is hosting two Open House events this week to gain local feedback on the four alternatives being considered for the Burke-Gilman Trail Missing Link Project. The events are set for July 14, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and July 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Leif Erikson Hall (2245 NW 57th St). …
The popular summertime Pianos in the Parks program is making a return engagement for 10 days this month. The program started last Friday and will bring artistically enhanced pianos for public play to 10 parks and public spaces across King County. This year a piano will be placed on the beach at Golden Gardens Park from 10 a.m. to …