Does the Dept. of Neighborhoods really want to hear what citizens have to say? The Parks Dept. called a "Public Workshop" meeting on Nov. 6, 2008 to hear public opinion about proposed changes to California Place Park in North Admiral.
The unexpected amount of snow that covered the streets of Ballard this holiday season left many storm drains congested along Market Street and Ballard Avenue.
In the Jan. 7 issue of the Ballard News-Tribune, construction on Golden Gardens Drive was said to be complete by mid-February ("Golden Gardens Drive will open in February," pg. 12). Golden Gardens Drive is expected to be complete by mid-January. We regret the error.
As community projects in 2008 have been finalized and have come to a successful close, Ballard neighborhood groups have only begun to plan out what they have in store for their communities in the new year with ideas to take advantage of the renewed parks levy, creating safer streets for pedestrians and bicyclists and raising money to expand or create new projects.
14th Avenue NW Visioning Project
The 14th Avenue NW Visioning Project committee made great strides in 2008 and ended the year with a dedication celebration for the completion of the new intersection at Northwes
Sail Transport Network has teamed up with Sustainable Ballard and led a team of volunteers to haul an array of organic produce and food from Kitsap County Farmers to the public dock of Ballard's Shilshole Bay Marina.
Dave Reid, co-founder of Seattle Peak Oil, took the reigns as lead engineer for Seattle's Sail Transport Network. The concept, originally thought up by California activist Jan Lundberg, is to mitigate peak oil and climate change.
Ballard may have to wait a little longer than planned for its first hotel.
I grew up with a small town newspaper that had an annual tradition. The longtime editor started each New Year with a montage of photos culled from the previous 12 months. As a member of the League of Women Voters and founder of the town's recycling program my mother always "made the front page" as we called it.
I remembered that photo montage while supposedly listening to my breath sounds in a yoga class at Ballard Health Club in December. I'd dashed down the stairs (late) and panted that I didn't have my member card because my life was in chaos. "What's going on?" Jade asked.
Taproot Theatre's Acting Studio offers aspiring young actors a chance to immerse themselves in the world of theatre with Midwinter Break Camps this February 16-20. Midwinter Break Camps are part of Taproot's Acting Studio's winter 2009 curriculum, which includes a variety of classes for kids and teens as well as a beginning acting class for young adults and adults.
Midwinter Break Camps are held at Taproot Theatre Company (204 N. 85th St.) and Grace Fellowship Church (410 N.W. 62nd St.) in Seattle, depending on the session.
BalMar-Where Ballard Meets Market
by Esther Shin
At the intersection of Ballard Avenue and N.W. Market Street is trendy bar BalMar - hence the name due to its location. One is wary of using "trendy" when describing Ballard, as the neighborhood is known for its classic character and charm. But this bar is different - think the old meets new.
On any given night you'll find an eclectic mix of people. BalMar has the stylish feel of a downtown bar, but the cozy feeling of a Ballard bar.
Weight management class
Ballard Curves
2821 N.W. Market St.
789-1965
Crown Hill Curves
10033 Holman Rd. N.W.
783-1556
Curves Free Weight Management Classes will be offered at the work out studios in Ballard and Crown Hill. Ballard Curves will hold classes on the first Tuesday of every month from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Crown Hill Curves will hold classes the first Wed. of every month from 7:15 - 9:15 p.m. Members and non members are welcome. Call to RSVP.
Ballard District
Council meeting
