The events are starting to pile up for the weekends, a sign that spring is (supposed to be) here. Photo of the art created by St. Alphonsus students courtesy Dawn Hemminger. Here is a look at what’s happening in Ballard this weekend: The Ballard Preschool Co-op’s Gently Used Kids Gear Sale and Plant Sale is …
The Leif Erikson Lodge here in Ballard hosted its annual Norwegian Heritage Day event on Saturday, complete with traditional food, dance, music and costumes. Earlier in the day, runners and walkers alike participated in the “Leif to Leif” race, from Ballard to Shilshole Marina and back. Jody Grage, known as “the bunad lady,” led the …
Ballard Market (1400 NW 56th St) is holding a holiday open house this evening from 5 to 9 p.m. and the Adams Choir kids have been invited to sing. The group will be serenading shoppers from 6:15 p.m. until about 7 p.m.
The holidays are just about upon us and there are quite a few holiday and non-holiday-related events going on this weekend: A performance during Yulefest 2008 The Nordic Heritage Museum (3014 NW 67th St) kicks off the holiday season with Yulefest from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The Ballard Senior Center …
It’s supposed to be a beautiful, crisp fall weekend. Here are some things going on around the neighborhood. The first Friends Webster Park cleanup will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday morning at 3025 NW 68th St. Volunteer to pull weeds, sweep the play area or haul and spread mulch. Tools will …
Sustainable Ballard held its annual festival Sunday with a different approach than previous years. Held on 10/10/10 to synchronize with the Global Work Party organized by the climate-change group 350.org, Sustainable Ballard emphasized work parties over its traditional festival at Ballard Commons Park. On Sunset Hill, a group learned how to assemble storm windows while …
Here’s a look at what’s going on around Ballard this weekend: Saturday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. is the Crown Hill Landmark Tree Walk. Starts at the corner of 13th Ave NW and NW 95th St. Arthur Lee Jacobson, author of Trees of Seattle, will guide the walk. The Seattle Bicycle Music Festival will be …
In its tenth year, the Art in the Garden Festival drew a steady crowd to the Ballard P-Patch in beautiful weather today. Folks enjoyed the tranquil garden, fresh baked goods and refreshments As well as displays from many talented local artists. And beautiful flowers, of course. Kids could paint their own designs on small wooden …
The 3rd Annual Pig & Pipes fundraiser kicked off in style at The Old Pequliar this afternoon as the guys with the bagpipes and drums made a grand entrance. The Pipes and Drum team is playing throughout the afternoon (until 6 p.m.) at The Old Pequliar on Market Street. Tickets are $25 at the door. …
Here’s a look at what’s going on around Ballard this weekend. The 10th Annual Art in the Garden Festival at the Ballard P-Patch (8527 25th Ave NW) on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Two dozen local artists will have tables set up among the dahlias, sunflowers and ripening tomatoes. There will be live …
About 100 neighbors in Whittier Heights gathered in Kirke Park on 9th Ave. NW and 70th St. last night to snack on popcorn and watch the movie “Up.” They also perused the final landscape design for the property. The design (below) features a p-patch, a secret garden (those concrete walls will be lowered to 3-feet …
Much of Greenwood Ave. was closed to cars last night for “Summer Streets.” Thousands of people came the neighborhood for a stroll down Greenwood Avenue, timed with the monthly Art Walk. Our sister site PhinneyWood took lots of photos and video of the event.