Friday, April 5
3rd Annual Ballard High School Students vs. Staff Basketball Game
What: Ballard Football is proud to present 2 great games, a warm-up contest followed by the Main Event of students vs. teachers and staff. A fun event for the whole family and a great way to support your neighborhood High School Football Team.
Where: BHS Main Gym (1418 N.W. 65th St.)
When: 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
Price: Tickets at the door: $10/Adults and $7/Kids. All proceeds benefit BHS Football.
Saturday, April 6
City Hall Open House
What: Get a tour of City Hall, meet city leaders, watch performances and more at the city hall open house. Featuring: Acrobatic performance by SANCA @ 11 a.m., Massive Monkees Dance Crew @ 12 p.m., Food Trucks, Adoptable Dogs and Critters, Utility Assistance for Low Income Residents
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: City Hall (601 Fifth Ave), enter via Fifth Avenue doors
More info: www.seattle.gov/openhouse2013
Another "Dam" Beaver Bash
What: Join fellow beavers as they benefit Ballard High School with their 21st Annual Auction Fundraiser. Organizers say it "promises to be loads of fun!" We'll take them up on that.
When: 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Where: Leif Erikson Lodge (2245 NW 57th St)
Price: Tickets are $50 and can be purchased online at http://ballardbash.maestroweb.com
Sunday April 7
The Big Dig
What: Compost Days is back, and it’s bigger and better than ever. Join the fun at this Big Dig event, where you can win a chance to dig through a 15-yard pile of compost for up to $1,000 in buried treasures -- including a $500 shopping spree. Bring friends and family to watch the digging, get deep discounts on compost, and participate in fun educational Compost Days activities.
Where: Ballard Fred Meyer (915 N.W. 45th St.)
When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Price: Free.
More info: www.cgcompost.com for more information, including how you can secure a priority digging spot!
Creating Change in Your Community: Groundswell NW's Annual Meeting
What: Groundswell NW invites community leaders and anyone interested in learning how to inspire grassroots change in their community. All are welcome to attend this free event to learn about community building and how to combine a creative approach with effective grassroots community planning, expansive public participation, hands-on action, and leadership development. This is a wonderful opportunity to exchange ideas and learn about how to inspire change and succeed in making
When: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: Sunset Hill Community Association (3003 NW 66th St)
More info: David Folweiler - david@folweiler.com - 206-714-4271
