Kendra March 8th, 2009
If you missed the recent Open House at Whittier Elementary last month and want to hear updates on the Rapid Ride program, attend the Ballard District Council meeting this Wednesday. Or if you are a parent with children in the Seattle school system, maybe you want to ask a few questions of Seattle School Board President Michael DeBell. Seattle City Council President Richard Conlin would be a good person to ask about recent decisions by the City Council such as expanded trolley systems, funding for the Mercer Corridor, etc. Attending these meetings gives you the opportunity to participate in your community.
Chairperson: Steve Cohn
AGENDA
7 PM Short Announcements by member organization representatives
Please hold announcements to not more than one minute.
7:15 Seattle School Board President Michael DeBell
7:40 Update – Ballard / Downtown Rapid Ride, Craig Benjamin,
Sustainable Ballard, Member – Ballard Rapid Ride Advisory Panel
7:50 Seattle City Council President Richard Conlin
8:10 Introduction – New Ballard District Web Site
8:20 2009 Neighborhood Projects Fund Proposals and Update on 2008
Projects, Rob Mattson
8:25 Report – Executive Committee, Steve Cohn
8:30 Adjourn
BALLARD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Ballard Library – 5614 22nd NW
(Free parking below building – accessed from NW 56th)
7:00 – 8:30 PM
Cameron March 5th, 2009
Nothing in the history of the world is more amazing than Leslie and the Lys. And I don’t know about you, but I am ready to be a part of history and witness the bedazzling debauchery. This is not a joke. The sparkly sensation will grace our humble community to perform in all her fabulousity at MOE Bar, Monday, March 30th. Tickets are available at www.ticketwest.com, MOe Bar, Rudy’s Barber Shop and select QFCs, or call by phone: 1-800-992-8499.
BallardGuy March 5th, 2009
Our reader Mathew, spotted a coyote by Salmon Bay Park at 11:30 two nights ago. He says it seemed to be traveling north and they also live in the greenbelt above Shilshole Marina/Golden Gardens. He never expected to see one in the middle of the neighborhood. Folks with outdoor cats, chickens, or rabbits should maybe be careful.
BallardGuy March 4th, 2009
Cafe Keffa (7001 15TH AVE NW) has Ballard’s if not Seattle’s newest and freshest open mic. The show is on Wednesday nights from 7pm to 9pm, with sign-ups at 6pm. There is no cover charge, but there is a very small drink minimum. All ages!
The venue has a very laid back java noir kind of atmosphere. It is intimate, so far with poets and acoustic musicians. The venue is unpretentious, and a nice getaway from the Market Street type of crowd.
The staff is truly hospitable and welcoming; quiet but animated. The MC, local upstart and self-described “voodoo-pirate entrepreneur” Jason DeLong gives the venue a theatrical flare, whilst giving a sense of welcome and equality to all patrons and performers.
This is a showcase of great local talent, and soon to be a hot scene. ONE TO CHECK OUT!
