Ballard Week, April 22-26

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Captain underpants comes to town, Greenways in Crown Hill, community meetings

Monday, April 22

Mayor's Earth Day

What: Elected officials of city governments and tribal nations across the Pacific Northwest will announce the formation of a new coalition to oppose coal trains and coal exports.

Where: Golden Gardens Park (8498 Seaview Pl NW)

When: 1:30 p.m.

More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/140534606128436/141359422712621/?notif_…

Captain Underpants author visits Secret Garden Bookshop

What: His newest Captain Underpants adventure is Captain Underpants and the Revolting Revenge of the Radioactive Robo-Boxers! Dav will not be speaking but will pose and talk to everyone individually as he signs their books.

Where: 2214 NW Market St

When: 5-7 p.m.

More info: www.secretgardenbooks.com

Greenways in Crown Hill?

What: Crown Hill Neighborhood Association is hosting a speaker from Ballard Greenways at the monthly meeting. There will be a short presentation followed by Q&A.

Where: Crown Hill Center (9250 14th Ave NW, Rm. 4)

When: 7:15 p.m.

More info: http://crownhillneighbors.org/

Celebrating Puget Sound: Strategies for Clean Water

What: Interact with local organizations working for clean water at a resource fair; At 5pm Tracy Rector, a local documentary filmmaker of the upcoming “Clear Water” will talk about the Suquamish Tribe’s efforts to improve the health of Puget Sound; The keynote will be followed by a panel of local water quality advocates, and opportunities for attendees to learn more and get involved.

Where: Antioch University (2326 6th Ave)

When: 4 p.m.-9 p.m.

More info: http://www.antiochseattle.edu/ai1ec_event/celebrating-puget-sound-strat…

Tuesday, April 23

Ballard Stormwater Consortium

What: Learn more about groundwater, surface water and drainage conditions in Ballard, the status of SPU's soil testing and the bigger picture of combined sewer management in Ballard.

Where: Neighborhood Service Center (5604 22nd Ave NW)

When: 4:30-6 p.m.

More info: http://ballardstormwaterconsortium.wordpress.com/

Wednesday, April 24

Free Solar Power Workshop

What: Are you solar-curious? Solarize Seattle: Northwest is winding up its spring campaign in our neighborhood with a free workshop in Ballard. Learn about solar, incentives that bring the cost down, and get a free assessment of your home.

Where: Ballard Library (5614 22nd Ave NW)

When: 6-7:30 p.m.

More info: Register at www.solarizewa.org/registration. Register by April 22nd. Alex Sawyer, alex@nwseed.org

Thursday, April 25

Ballard Community Task Force on Homelessness & Hunger

What: The BCTHH works to end homelessness and hunger in the Ballard community by providing a forum for service providers, community advocates and governmental agencies to share information, capitalize on their collective resources and coordinate efforts. We will work as advocates of change and partners of compassion toward a just and supportive community.

Where: Swedish Ballard Cafeteria Conference Room (5300 Tallman Ave NW)

When: 6-7:30 p.m.

More info: https://www.facebook.com/BallardHomelessness, or Graham Pruss at grahampruss@yahoo.com

East Ballard Community Association monthly meeting

What: The EBCA meets on the 4th Thursday of every month. Those interested in getting up to speed on the latest happenings in the East Ballard neighborhood and who want to become more involved with planning events and coordinating projects are welcome to attend.

Where: Please contact eastballard@gmail.com for meeting location.

When: 7:30-9:30 p.m.

More info: www.eastballard.org

Zachariah Bryan can be reached at zachb@robinsonnews.com

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EBCA asks for letter-writing support in funding crosswalk

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If Ballard has it's say, a new crosswalk could appear at the intersection of 14th Ave NW and NW 62nd St. But, first, Ballard has to say something.

On it's website, the East Ballard Community Association has posted a letter writing campaign in support of the crosswalk through an application for the Seattle Neighborhood Street Funds, via the Bridging the Gap Levy. According to the Association, the crosswalk would improve safety for all modes of transportation crossing the north end of the median divided intersection.

In the proposal, there will be curb bulbs (which helps make the distance pedestrians have to walk much shorter) with rain gardens on the east and west sides and a marked crosswalk with a pedestrian refuge in the center.

The proposed design will be similar to the crosswalk at NW 58th St and 14th Ave NW, EBCA writes, and the existing median would not be affected.

EBCA will submit the letters along with responses in their application to the City of Seattle on Dec 17, 2012.

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