Patrick Dennis Redmond, the President and CEO of Viking Bank and a valued community member passed away this weekend. The community reacted with great sadness to hear of his death.
"This morning I was saddened to learn that Ballard has lost…MORE
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Seattle Chinese Garden is seeking volunteers
Wed, 01/19/11
The Seattle Chinese Garden needs help from the community to help make the visitors’ experience interesting, fun and educational. They are seeking volunteers who are available to greet visitors, sell tickets, talk about the Garden and/or staff the…MORE
UPDATE: Friends and relatives gather to plan a vigil for Jeremy Peck
Tue, 01/18/11
A planning meeting for a vigil for Jeremy Peck, the 24 year old West Seattle resident, missing now for more than three weeks was held at the Chelan Cafe on Tuesday, Jan. 18. One fact that was initially mis-stated was the exact date of his…MORE
Ballard rock band to take the stage at The EMP Sound Off
Tue, 01/18/11
Ambulance, a local Indie Rock band made up of three Ballard boys, will be rocking the stage at The EMP Sound Off! competition on February 12th.
The EMP Sound Off! is Northwest's largest underage battle of the bands and after submitting CDs…MORE
SSCC WorkSource Center announces five free job search workshops
Tue, 01/18/11
Press Release:
Free Resume and Job Search Workshops Winter workshop schedule announced
South Seattle Community College’s WorkSource Center is pleased to announce five free job search workshops this winter. No registration is…MORE
City awards nearly $23 million for affordable rental housing for seniors, working families and homeless individuals
Tue, 01/18/11
The first rental housing awards from the voter-approved 2009 Seattle Housing Levy will create and preserve more than 650 affordable apartments throughout the city
The Office of Housing announced today that nearly $23 million in capital…MORE
Judge Michael Heavey speaks at Rotary luncheon on Amanda Knox, Curt Knox attends
Tue, 01/18/11
Superior Court judge for 10 years, Fauntleroy resident Michael Heavey, Sr. spoke on his own capacity (not judicial capacity) about the case of Amanda Knox which he has been following closely, at today's West Seattle Rotary Luncheon at Salty's on…MORE
Ballard Rotary Students of the Month
Tue, 01/18/11
Eliza Palasz
Scholar of the Arts, Palasz has been recognized for her artistic achievement in theater and music. She received the Advancement in the Arts Award, won the state regional International Thespian Society in Musical Theater, has…MORE
Eddie Vedder fans crowd Feedback Lounge for new album release
Tue, 01/18/11
Last night Eddie Vedder fans packed the Feedback Lounge in Morgan Junction for a release party of Pearl Jam's latest album, Live On Ten Legs, or LOTL, released 20 years after the grunge band's wildly successful debut studio album, Ten, and 12…MORE
Basketball, music and spaghetti: a fun-filled day at BHS this Saturday
Tue, 01/18/11
On Saturday, Jan 22nd, the JV and Varsity girls basketball teams will face Issaquah at home at 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Afterwards, the BHS music department are hosting their 52nd annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser in the Commons. The event runs from…MORE
