Ballard barista donating tips to Youth in Focus
When you walk into Espresso Picolinos (6415 32nd Ave NW) on Sunset Hill, you’re often greeted with a smile by Sarah Lemm. She is a barista at the neighborhood coffee …
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Nearly 100 Zimbabwean statues on display
Jean and John Bolivar, board members of House of Stone, a non-profit that raises funds for disadvantaged Zimbabwean children, are hosting a garden party fundraiser on Saturday. More than 90 …
Sounders in Ballard to raise money for youth
It’s quite the sports day for Ballard! M’s pitcher Felix Hernandez will be at Fred Meyer (details here), Sounders goalie Kasey Keller will be at the Sutter Home & Hearth …
Kick-off SeafoodFest with a BBQ benefit
With the Ballard SeafoodFest coming up this weekend, the festivities kick-off on Friday evening with a BBQ Benefit for the Seattle Fishermen’s Memorial. From 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the …
Bike to dinner during ‘Spoke & Food’ next Tuesday
Ride your bike to dinner next Tuesday, June 28th, for the second annual Spoke & Food fundraising event. This year restaurants in a dozen different neighborhoods will be participating. The …
GiveBIG challenge is underway
Today is your chance to donate to Ballard charities and have your money go further. The Seattle Foundation is hosting the “GiveBIG” challenge from 7 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. to …
Fundraiser in Ballard for teenager in need of double-lung transplant
Kayla Healy is a 17-year-old high school senior who has lived with Cystic Fibrosis for her entire life. Unfortunately Kayla’s disease has progressed to the point that she needs a …
Football players selling tickets for fundraiser today
Earlier this week we wrote about the First Annual Students vs. Staff Basketball Game fundraiser for the Ballard High School football team. From 3 to 4:30 p.m. today, football players …
BHS students versus staff in basketball
It’s the students versus staff on the hardwood for the 1st Annual Ballard High School Students Versus Staff Basketball Game. The event is a fundraiser for Ballard High School Football …
Tour the Northwestern and eat with the crew
The Nordic Heritage Museum is offering a unique opportunity for fans of the Discovery Channel’s “Deadliest Catch” tv show. On May 22nd, fans can attend a private tour of the …
Students help Japan, one bag of popcorn at a time
Students at Matheia School (2205 NW 67th St) invite the public to help them raise money for the Red Cross Japan and Tsunami Relief Fund. This afternoon at 3:30 p.m., …
Empty Bowl fundraiser deemed a success
Organizers of the Third Annual Seattle Empty Bowls dinner are calling the event a success. “With a starting tally of 851 handmade bowls, the artists responsible were able to raise …