SeafoodFest organizers on the lookout for volunteers

Ballard’s fishiest festival is just around the corner, and the organizers are looking for more volunteers. SeafoodFest will take over Ballard on July 7 – 9 , and they need help with many different volunteer positions. According to their volunteer sign-up page, they’re looking for locals to help with tasks including in the Beer Garden, Info …

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What’s on this weekend

Have a fantastic weekend in Ballard! FRIDAY, May 19 Plant Sale at Ballard High School Greenhouse (15th Ave NW) from 3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Live Music The Everyone Orchestra feat members of Moe. Dopapod, The Werks + more at Tractor Tavern (5213 Ballard Ave NW) at 9 p.m. Tickets $20. SATURDAY, May 20 Wileyware Gifts Open …

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Ballard Criterium bike race set for June 10

The Ballard Criterium, will take over Old Ballard on June 10 this year with as hundreds of bikes fly through the streets for the 24th annual bike race, presented by Carter VW and Ascent Cycles. The race runs a loop through Old Ballard’s streets, starting and finishing at the corner of Ballard Ave NW and 20th Ave NW. It’s a …

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Wileyware Gifts to host Open House

With wedding season fast approaching, Marcia Ann Wiley from Wileyware Wedding Gifts and Seconds is hosting an Open House this Saturday, May 20, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m at her Ballard studio (8323 28th Ave NW). Wiley handcrafts unique glassware of all types in her studio in Ballard. Gift wise “some people choose the cocktail glasses …

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Ballard High School set to host plant sale this week

The Ballard High School plant sale is set for this week. The sale will be held on from Thursday, May 18, through Saturday, May 20, in the BHS Greenhouse on 15th Ave NW. Veggies starts and herbs will be available for sale. “The prices are good and all proceeds go directly to the greenhouse program,” says …

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Syttende Mai parade to take over Ballard tomorrow

It’s that time of year again when the streets of Ballard get painted red, white and blue for the annual Syttende Mai (May 17), Norway’s Constitution Day festival and parade. This year’s celebrations will include a variety of events for the whole family to participate in. Check out the schedule below: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. …

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2017 Seattle Night Out registration now open

The 2017 Seattle Night Out Against Crime is set for Tuesday, August 1, 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 efforts, …

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Peddler Brewing to kick off Thursday Movie Nights

Locals are welcome to join the team at Peddler Brewing for their Summer Outdoor Movie Series on Thursday evenings throughout the summer. Rain or shine, outdoor movies will be held under their large tent in the beer garden. Be sure to show up plenty early to get a seat at one of our picnic tables …

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Importance of Being Earnest opens at BHS this week

The talented team in the Ballard High School Performing Arts Program will present The Importance of Being Earnest this month. Performances will be held at Ballard High on May 11-13 and 18-20 with the curtain for all performances at 7:30 p.m. Oscar Wilde’s well-known play is a Victorian era story set in England. The cleverly written script promises …

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