Jim Lynch to host reading at Ballard Library

Best-selling author Jim Lynch will read from his fourth novel, “Before the Wind,” from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 23, at Ballard Branch (5614 22nd Ave NW) 206-684-4089. “Before the Wind” is about an eccentric Seattle family of boat builders and sailors who reunite for one last race. The New York Times describes the novel …

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What’s on this weekend

Have a fantastic weekend in Ballard! FRIDAY, March 17 St Patricks Day celebration at Connor Byrne Pub (5140 Ballard Ave NW) from Noon – close. Live music starts at 1 p.m. and Skillet Street Food will be serving all day. Ballard High School performance of Les Misérables in the Early Kelley Performing Arts Center (1418 NW 65th …

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PNPC kids clothing and gear sale on this Saturday

Phinney Neighborhood Preschool Co-op (PNPC)’s bi-annual kids’ clothing and gear sale is set for this Saturday, March 18, at the Phinney Neighborhood Association (6532 Phinney Ave N) from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Locals will find amazing deals on gently-used clothing, shoes, toys, books, strollers, bedding, furniture, safety equipment, outdoor gear, car seats, costumes, maternity wear …

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Seattle Empty Bowls fundraiser set for Sunday

The ninth annual Seattle Empty Bowls fundraiser will be held this Sunday, March 19, at the Nordic Heritage Museum (3014 NW 67th Street) from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. During this unique fundraiser guests are asked to make a suggested donation of $20 or over. This donation, which goes directly to helping locals in need, allows guests to choose a …

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Ballard Elks to host fundraising Corn Hole tournament

Ballard Elks is hosting a Corn Hole tournament to raise funds for their SHARE’N program. The event will be held this Sunday, March 12, at the Ballard Elks Lodge Hall (6411 Seaview Ave NW) from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. The tournament has room for 20 teams and teams are encouraged to pre-register online. Registrations will …

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Woodland Park Players to present ‘Guys and Dolls’

The talented folks at Woodland Park Players will be presenting three shows of Guys & Dolls at Roosevelt High School later this month and they are inviting locals to take part in the event. Founded in 2015, the Woodland Park Players is a thriving community musical theater company drawing from the many known, and newly discovered talents of …

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What’s on this weekend

Have a fantastic weekend in Ballard! FRIDAY, March 3 Live Music Opening Night of Seattle’s March is Cabaret Month Festival at Egan’s Ballard Jam House (1707 NW Market St) at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Tickets from $15. Click here to purchase tickets online. So Totally 80’s w/ DJ Indica Jones feat Wanz at Tractor Tavern (5213 Ballard Ave NW) at …

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Ballard Library to host Poetry Potluck on March 16

Ballard Library (5614 22nd Ave NW) will host Poetry ‘Potluck’ from  6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.  on Thursday, March 16. The event is an informal monthly gathering for listening to and reading poetry aloud. Attendees should bring a few favorite poems. A reminder that this is a feast of poetry, not a food event. Call Ballard …

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Wild West Purim Party set for next week

Chabad of Ballard is celebrating the Jewish Holiday of Purim by hosting a family friendly Wild West themed Purim party on Sunday, March 12, from 4 p.m. at The Greenwood Lodge (7910 N Greenwood Ave N). All are welcome to party this Purim with Chabad of NW Seattle! Bring your cowboy hat, boot spurs, and enjoy finger lickin’ …

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Nearby News: ‘Hot Topics for Seniors’ on next week at Green Lake Library

The Seattle Public Library is presenting monthly discussion groups for seniors at two Library locations in March. Hot Topics for Seniors is a place to discuss current national, state and local issues. The groups select topics, which may include issues such as education, health care, benefit programs, hospice, palliative care, immigration, gun control, transportation or housing. The closest …

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What’s on this weekend

Have a fantastic weekend in Ballard! FRIDAY, February 24 Live Music Pisces Trio at Egan’s Ballard Jam House (1707 NW Market St) at 7 p.m. $20 suggested donation. Merrily James at 9 p.m. – $10 cover. SATURDAY,February 25 Live Music Lydia Ramsey with Home Sweet Home and Ghosts I’ve Met at Sunset Tavern (5433 Ballard Ave NW) 9 p.m. Tickets $12. …

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