A sign reading, "This is a Tobacco-free, Drug-free, Weapons-free campus" welcomes anyone who enters Ballard High School via the main entrance. Yet the biggest problem the school is currently facing is drug and alcohol use among its student…MORE
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N/NW 85th Street: Expect traffic changes next week as first construction phase is nearly complete
Fri, 04/20/12
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) used the break in heavy rain to finish final paving and striping on N/NW 85th Street between 15th Avenue NW and 8th Avenue NW, the first phase of the two-mile paving project. All lanes will be open…MORE
Actors from Ballard star in Garth Stein's "The Art of Racing in the Rain" now at Seattle Center
Thu, 04/19/12
Seattle author Garth Stein's wildly successful novel "The Art of Racing in the Rain" has been adapted for the stage at Book-It Repertory Theatre , Seattle Center, April 17 to May 13. The book, released in 2008, has been a New York Times best-…MORE
Reminder: Ballard celebrates National Poetry Month with brand new Poetry Fest THIS WEEKEND
Thu, 04/19/12
Starting on Thursday, April 26, Ballard will hold a brand-new Poetry Fest featuring local poets as well as Washington State Poet Laureate Kathleen Flenniken.
A collaboration between Ballard's Secret Garden Books and the Washington Poets…MORE
Ballard food truck handing out free carne asada hotdogs Sunday, April 22
Thu, 04/19/12
Ay Chihuahuas, a newish food truck located on the corner of 15th Avenue NW and NW Market Street, will be handing out free lunch on Sunday.
Starting at noon, Ay Chihuahuas will be celebrating their opening with free carne asada-topped hot…MORE
Coal Hard Truth Forum presents the risks of Peabody Energy's coal transport proposals
Thu, 04/19/12
On Wednesday, April 18th, a coalition led by the Sierra Club and PowerPastCoal.org presented their 20th Coal Hard Truth Forum at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Ballard.
These forums are in response to six different proposals…MORE
Vinyl and Booming Amps: fifth annual Record Store Day celebrated in Ballard and internationally
Thu, 04/19/12
On Saturday, April 21st, in Ballard and around the world, independent record stores opened their doors and vinyl collections to celebrate the sixth annual Record Store Day.
Founded in 2007 by Brian Poehner, Carrie Colliton, Eric Levin,…MORE
First ever Pedaler's Fair to be held in Ballard this weekend
Thu, 04/19/12
The first ever Seattle Pedaler’s Fair will be held in Ballard this weekend.
Organized by Ballard's Swift Industries and Go Means Go, the event is a first of its kind and will showcase cycling related products from vendors from across the…MORE
The Ballard Jazz Festival will kick off its ninth annual event tonight
Wed, 04/18/12
The Ballard Jazz Festival will kick off its ninth annual event tonight with a talent-packed line-up.
The musician-run festival was created in 2003 to support the local jazz scene and give it a proper performance arena, without the cost and…MORE
20th Daddy-Daughter Dinner coming up at Ballard Community Center
Wed, 04/18/12
A beloved community tradition returns to Ballard Community Center next week with the 20th Daddy-Daughter Dinner and masquerade ball.
Advertised by Seattle Parks and Recreation as "a festive and gala opportunity for dads to escort their…MORE
