By Jessica Yuwanto UW News Lab
Last Friday, April 6, Ballard High School held its second annual Students vs. Staff basketball game. The gym was packed with locals eager to see if the students would avenge last year’s loss.
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Easter events for Ballard kids
Fri, 04/06/12
Looking for a way to entertain the kids over Easter weekend? Check out the following egg hunts and spring events:
- Seattle Community Centers will be hosting their annual Spring Candy and Egg Hunt events Easter weekend. Intended for kids…MORE
For the love of the game: adults volunteer to foster the next generation of baseball players
Fri, 04/06/12
Ballard is home to the oldest Little League in the City of Seattle. Since 1954, Ballard kids have spent their spring days on the local fields learning how to throw, catch, and bat; making friends; and most of all, falling in love with America's…MORE
City Council President Sally Clark addresses green space issues at Groundswell NW's annual meeting
Fri, 04/06/12
By Anne Marije-Rook
Groundswell NW held its annual meeting last week at the Ballard Boys and Girls Club. Now in its 22nd year, the organization dedicates its time and efforts to create community parks and habitat in NW Seattle. They've…MORE
Mysterium Tremendum as his portal, Hart takes music to new realms
Fri, 04/06/12
Mickey Hart of the Grateful Dead visited Ballard’s Tractor Tavern in December with the Mickey Hart Band and recently released his new album, Mysterium Tremendum (360° Productions) on April 10, 2012. The album consists of an epic, strange…MORE
Ghost Light Theatricals presents The Last Days of Judas Iscariot
Fri, 04/06/12
Betrayal, Satan, a dash of slapstick humor, and a mixed media stage arrangement mark the opening performance of Ghost Light Theatricals' rendition of The Last Days of Judas Iscariot at the Ballard Underground.
Directed by Rob Raas-…MORE
The Lumineers illuminate Sonic Boom
Thu, 04/05/12
By Maida Sulevic, UW News Lab
A single-file line of eager 20-somethings stretched outside the entrance of the Sonic Boom record store in Ballard on Tuesday evening for a free, all-ages concert by The Lumineers.
With Wesley Schultz…MORE
City Council President Sally Clark to speak at tonight's Ballard District Council Meeting
Thu, 04/05/12
The Ballard District Council is convening for its monthly meeting tonight and topics on the agenda for the evening include a chat with Seattle City Council President Sally Clark, Ballard's Maritime Academy. and North Seattle Community College.…MORE
Evan Clifthorne joins the race for the open 36th District seat
Thu, 04/05/12
Evan Clifthorne joins an already-crowded pool of candidates by announcing his bid for the open seat in the State House that is being vacated by the longtime Democratic incumbent Mary Lou Dickerson.
"For the past two years I have lived in…MORE
Mayor announces 20 new police reform initiatives
Thu, 04/05/12
Mayor Mike McGinn, Police Chief John Diaz and Assistant Chief of Operations Mike Sanford today announced a package of new reform initiatives for the Seattle Police Department, with the goal of supporting a just and effective police force.
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