Things to Do in Ballard, Pt. 7
SeattleMeg August 19th, 2008
Finally, our heat wave broke! Now we can enjoy the cooler weather and get up and around. There’s certainly plenty to do out in the soft cool air…
Thursday, August 21st, come meet new friends at our neighborly Greenwood Senior Center for an Intentional Community Potluck. 6:30 - 8:30pm, please label your dish.
The Loyal Heights Community Center is having an End of Summer BBQ, and you’re invited! August 22nd, 6-7:30pm, with hotdogs and games. Best of all? It’s free, so bring the whole family! 2102 NW 77th St, (206)684-4052
On Saturday, Aug. 23 from 2 - 6 p.m. the Ballard/Alki Odd Fellows will be hosting the First Annual Oddfest. Donations are $5 at the door and benefit the SOS Children’s Village in Cambodia for AIDS affected youth. For more information, e-mail Greg Powers at Kitkadevi@aol.com. Oddfellows Hall at 1701 NW Market St.
St. Paul’s at 6512 12th Ave NW is also hosting a neighborhood event. Join them for a pancake breakfast (suggested donation, $5) on Saturday, August 23rd, from 9-11am. Tons of opportunities this week to make new friends and really get to know your fellow Ballardites! Maybe we should vie for a “Most Community-minded Neighborhood” award…
And lastly, enjoy a jazz concert at Golden Gardens this Friday! August 22, 7-10pm, listen to Ambience with Leah Natale, a four-piece band from Seattle. They play vintage and Latin jazz, and will present a concert at the Golden Gardens Bath House. Following the concert, a “Jazz Jam Group” from the Miller Community Center will perform. $3 adults/$2 seniors, youth under ten.
So enjoy the cool weather and get out in your neighborhood to have fun in YOUR Ballard. It’s what you make of it!
