BallardGuy November 18th, 2008
Fair Trade Fair and Pancake Breakfast at Salmon Bay School
Come to Salmon Bay Schoolfor a double decker event. We will be serving up a delicious pancake breakfast from 9-11 on Saturday November 22, $5.00 per person, or $20.00 per family. After you are well fed, stay for the fair trade event taking place from 9-3. Booths will include Guatemalan textiles from UKUSH, rolled paper bead jewelry from Beads For Life, Pura Vida coffee, Heifer International and Theo Chocolates.
This event supports the Bridges to Understanding program that many of the 7th and 8th graders participate in yearly. Through Bridges, they have a partner program in Guatemalacalled Fotokids. The program engages students worldwide in direct, interactive learning and storytelling to build cross-cultural understanding.
Students will also be sharing what they have been learning about fair trade from the Get It! Curriculum published by Heifer. This includes an in depth study of fair trade issues focused on coffee from Guatemala, flowers from Colombia, and bananas from Ecuador.
Salmon Bay School is at 1810 NW 65th St.
BallardGuy November 18th, 2008
Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale
Friday, November 21 10 AM to 4 PM
Saturday, November 22 10 AM to 3 PM
The perfect place to shop for your Holiday Gifts. Handmade items, gifts, holiday decor new and antique and so much more. Great Lunch available. It is free to get in and they have some great soups and sandwiches and pie.
The Center, is located near the “Locks” in Ballard at the corner of NW Market St and 32nd Ave NW. The 17 and 44 bus both go near to the center.
Ballard Northwest Senior Center
5429 32nd Ave NW, Seattle (Ballard)
Cameron November 7th, 2008
November Art Walk is tomorrow, November 8, 6-9pm. Here are the happs:
Reception, BallardWorks (Artist Workspace):
November 2007
Artists’ reception Saturday, November 10, 6-9PM with music by Paul Fowler and son, cellist and music teacher at Van Asselt School, Seattle.
BallardWorks Art Exhibit: “Affinities: Space & Structure”
An exhibition of artists engaged in painting with the encaustic medium is curated by Joan Stuart Ross & Jay Lazerwitz. Each artist’s work displays a unique discovery of this tactile medium, yet thematic concerns of dimension, depth and form connect them.
New York Fashion Academy Auction:
You’re invited to NYFA’s fourth annual Silent Auction fund raiser, taking place this Saturday, November 8th from 6-10 PM, with bidding ending at 9:30 PM. We have donations from local businesses and artists -coffee, gift cards, paintings, pictures, art objects, clothing, gift certificates, accessories, fine wine and port, restaurants, local events and more; all suitable for gifting. 100% of the auction proceeds support the academy student’s upcoming runway fashion show, Prima La Luce: “First Light” which will take place on April 11th, 2009. Complimentary sips and bites.
Phinney Neighborhood Association Winter Beer Taste
(yes, I know, NOT Ballard, or Art-Walk, whateves)
Enjoy ten tastes from 27 …
