On Saturday, July 23, between 10:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., there will be a fireworks display happening in the Shilshole Bay Marina area on Puget Sound. This is for a private wedding.
Orion Pyrotechnics is putting on the display and send out…MORE
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Metropolitan Market customers donate $24,000 to Ballard non-profit to preserve the Puget Sound
Thu, 07/21/11
While a nickel may seem like a small amount of money, a lot of them can make a big difference. Last month, Metropolitan Market customers donated 480,000 nickels, totaling $24,000, to Ballard's Puget Soundkeeper Alliance.
Customers…MORE
City legalizes medical marijuana co-ops, Ballard dispensary breathes a sigh of relief
Wed, 07/20/11
On Monday, July 18, the Seattle City Council unanimously voted in favor of Bill 117229, which establishes a licensing and regulation system for medical marijuana distribution in city of Seattle.
Mayor Mike McGinn is expected to sign the…MORE
New Orleans band coming to Ballard to get people dancing
Wed, 07/20/11
Big Sam's Funky Nation is appearing at Ballard's Tractor Tavern at the end of the month with a promise to get people dancing.
Led by trombone powerhouse, Big Sam Williams, Big Sam's Funky Nation is a New Orleans band that transcends…MORE
Seattle Parks program to host a three-day Olmsted park-to-park walk
Wed, 07/20/11
Hearty walkers should mark their calendars for a fabulous three-day park to park walk Thursday through Saturday, August 4 – 6. This walk, organized by Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Sound Steps Walking Program for walkers 50 and better,…MORE
Ballard High School Foundation's Golf Classic to raise crucial funds, honor old friends, and offer good competition
Wed, 07/20/11
The Ballard High School Foundation is hosting its 11th annual Ballard High School Golf Classic on August 1st and 2nd to benefit Ballard High School's music and sports programs, and honor old friends.
The music program receives no funding…MORE
Will Ballard Win the Walk Bike Ride Challenge Neighborhood Competition?
Wed, 07/20/11
Seattle’s Department of Transportation is encouraging people to walk, bike or ride public transit more often this summer to get active, connect with your community and even win some great prizes.
To make things even more interesting, this…MORE
Mercer Corridor Project closures this weekend
Wed, 07/20/11
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) announces that all lanes of Broad Street will be closed between Westlake Avenue N and 9th Avenue N from Friday, July 22, at 11:00 p.m. to Monday, July 25, at 5:00 a.m.
Crews will take…MORE
Palikka: a new outdoor game with old Scandinavian roots
Tue, 07/19/11
Santtu Winter, a local young entrepreneur, has launched a small business to build and sell an outdoor tossing game called Palikka.
Based on several Scandinavian lawn games like Kubb and Molkky, Palikka is an outdoor tossing game perfect…MORE
In Ballard merchants hold 'Ballard Gives Back' day
Tue, 07/19/11
The In Ballard Merchants Association is hosting a “Ballard Gives Back” day today, as part of the Tuesdays in Ballard 2011 campaign.
This is an organized effort on behalf of the merchants in the Ballard business district to give back to…MORE
