(Editor's Note: This is the fourth in a series of articles on 96-year-old Morey Skaret, who emigrated from the family homestead in Endiang, Canada to West Seattle in 1923. Having survived the hardships of the prairie-and the sorrow of leaving a…MORE
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Diversions- The Arts in West Seattle
Mon, 05/10/10
A Night at the Movies Concert Presented by Bells of the Sound Tibbetts United Methodist Church 3940 41st Ave. S.W. 206-931-7669www.bellsofthesound.org Friday, May 14, 7:30 p.m. Under the direction of Shirley Lindberg, this talented group of…MORE
Local paddler helps Ballardites take a stand
Mon, 05/10/10
Like most ideas, Rob Casey’s stand-up paddling business grew out of necessity.
Last year, he noticed wave-seekers struggling to balance on boards in Shilshole Bay without instructors. Casey, who has taught kayaking for eight years, was…MORE
You Are What You Eat: Heavenly salads for springtime
Sun, 05/09/10
Spring is here, and with it comes fresh fruits and vegetables. Now you can make delicious, low-salt fruit or vegetable salads any time. Keeping salt low is a big step toward keeping your blood pressure under control and your kidneys healthy.…MORE
Ballard Big Picture: A royal visit
Sun, 05/09/10
Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden, made an appearance May 8 at the Nordic Heritage Museum for Arctic Summer, a Nordic fashion show that was part of Sweden Week.
The fashion show was a chance for the Nordic Heritage Museum to shine a…MORE
Ballard Big Picture: Phinney resident celebrates 100th birthday
Sat, 05/08/10
Even on her 100th birthday, longtime Phinney resident Johnnie Greer was ready with a joke.
"It's terrible," Greer said, responding to a question about how it feels to turn 100. "Terribly good."
Greer came to Seattle in the 1930s.…MORE
Ballard After Dark: Nightlife crush
Sat, 05/08/10
A few weeks ago I was out to dinner in Ballard with a single friend, when I observed what I thought was some mild flirting between him and our waitress.
When I asked him if he was going to get her number since she was both cute and nice…MORE
We got seed grain, boys!
Sat, 05/08/10
This is the third in a series of articles on West Seattle legend Morey Skaret, who was born on his parents’ homestead in Canada in 1913. At 96, he still has keen memories of his boyhood adventures on the prairie, and lives by many of the lessons…MORE
knowsPerfume set to open May 13
Fri, 05/07/10
Kristin Cottam is the nose behind knowsPerfume a new perfume store whose grand opening is coming May 13th. Cottam is actually a former biology teacher with a long term love of scents and perfumes. "This has always been a hobby of mine, so I…MORE
Ballard breast-cancer survivor honored by Mariners
Fri, 05/07/10
For the past 24 years, longtime Ballard resident Faye Cluckey has been battling cancer within her family in one form or another. On May 9, the Seattle Mariners will honor her commitment to raising awareness about breast cancer in a pregame…MORE