Cameron April 11th, 2009
Seattle’s most gangster all girl metal/punk band, The Valkyries, are hosting their CD release party, We Always Win, with Neon Nights, Space Cretins and the Blue Ribbon Boys at the Bit Saloon. Come get assaulted by the sounds!
The Bit Saloon
(4818 17th Ave. N.W., 782-1680)
$7. 9 p.m. Sat., April 11.
Kendra April 10th, 2009
It’s been all over the news and Internet – the popularity of vegetable gardens this year due to the poor economy. There have been reports that seed companies are making record profits and have sold out of some of the more popular vegetable seeds already as citizens hunker down in the dirt and plant gardens similar to the Victory Gardens of WWII. In my opinion, this can only be a good thing, reducing reliance on big corporate farms for our food and getting the freshness from food that has not been shipped thousands of miles. Admittedly, I am a little biased as when we traced my family history, we come from a long line of farmers going back centuries. How to explain then my lack of gardening skills? I was a child of the suburbs who had lost that connection to how food is grown. I do remember one year growing up we rented a p-patch, but all I did was fetch the water from the nearby creek to water the plants. We didn’t continue the p-patch as we discovered that people were taking our produce for themselves.
So, inspired by the news stories of gardening as the new hot trend, and friends’ gardens, I decided to take the plunge when I saw a free class advertised in the Seattle Parks and Recreation catalog. March 14th was the first class about soil preparation and planting peas and potatoes. If the instructor wasn’t so knowledgeable, I might have slunk away early as …
Alyssa April 9th, 2009
On May 16, 2009, the Puppeteers of Puget Sound will be hosting a Day of Puppetry for Puppeteers in Ballard. This is a day dedicated to showcasing the work of local puppeteers.
If you are a puppeteer, or a wanna-be puppeteer, developing a show or wish to share a piece of your work not yet seen by your peers, please submit a proposal to committee chair Jean Enticknap at on or before April 24, 2009. Showcase performers will be announced on the website May 1, 2009.
The event itself will occur at the Sunset Hill Community Club on May 16 with daytime showcase performance times to be announced. There will be a social hour to show off your favorite puppet, a short meeting of the Puppeteers of Puget Sound and a special evening preview of Kyle Loven’s Dear Lewis, recipient of a 2009 Jim Henson Foundation Seed Grant.
Please register at the website for the event, which is free to Puppeteers of Puget Sound and prospective members. Puppeteers of Puget Sound members who attend the Day of Puppetry will receive a free ticket to Thistle Theatre’s 3:00pm performance of the Goblin and the Poet on the day of Puppetry.
Cameron April 9th, 2009
“Prima La Luce”: First Light is the award-winning* New York Fashion Academy’s (NYFA) 5th annual student produced runway fashion show.
The show date is Saturday, April 11th at the New York Fashion Academy in the historical area of Ballard (intersection of 20th and Ballard). The show times are 7:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M. Seating is limited.
Please purchase tickets at: www.brownpapertickets.com
in the search engine, type in “NYFA”
Prima la Luce: First light will present the premier collections of these 13 designers:
1. Jason Arrington (Bartholomew)
2. Lara Ballinger (Lara Pegeen Design)
3. Candace Cantaloupe (Pippilotta)
4. Renee Corrick (Six Degrees)
5. Tanya Min Jee Ellis (VIJE)
6. Camille Goodman (Millie Vixen)
7. Meghan Kerns (Mirelle)
8. Rosie Kohlmeier (Evolve)
9. Tatiana Mariesa (Raro)
10. Susan Metennosky (Hand in Glove)
11. Marnie Nordling (She Kahli)
12. Beki Wilson (Jessie David)
13. Tamara Yurkanin (Yurkanin Design House)
*Rosie Kohlmeier is the second consecutive student from NYFA to win 1st place in the Project Red Dress student designer competition.
Kendra April 5th, 2009
Attend the Ballard District Council meeting on Wednesday evening to learn more about what is happening with Ballard parks and with funding for Ballard neighborhood projects.
AGENDA
1. Short Announcements by Member Organization Representatives
Please hold announcements to not more than one minute.
2. A Report Card on Seattle Industry, Brian Surratt, City of Seattle -
Office of Economic Development
Brian will present the preliminary results of two recent economic
studies which examined the health and well being of Seattle’s maritime
industry and other Seattle “basic” industries.
3. Ballard Parks – Cherished Assets, Christopher Williams, Deputy
Superintendent, Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation
Christopher will provide an overview and status report on recent and
pending park development activity in the Ballard district. He will also
discuss efforts being made by Seattle Parks and by the community to keep
our parks safe and free of criminal activity.
4. Introducing New Ballard District Web Site, Andy MacDonald & Rob
Mattson
5. Prioritizing Ballard Projects Proposed for Funding from the Annual
Neighborhood Projects Fund, Mary Hurley
Annually, the City of Seattle makes available approximately $1.3M to
fund small scale projects proposed by individuals and organizations.
Each of the 13 district councils is asked to identify the district’s
top five priority projects, which will be evaluated for cost and
feasibility by either the Parks Department or by Seattle Department of
Transportation.
This year, of the 190 proposals received city wide, 40 came from the
Ballard district. Ballard DC appointed a three-member review committee
to study the proposals from Ballard and recommend an order of priority.
Discussion and Vote…
Alyssa April 4th, 2009
If you’ve got kids, and haven’t experienced the organized mayhem of a community Easter egg hunt, let this be your year to try it! Several nearby locations are offering egg hunts this year, and most of them are free.
At Ballard Community Center, Loyal Heights Community Center, and farther away Bitter Lake Community Center annex, kids ages 2 to 10 can join in the Spring Candy & Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 11, 2009. The kids are separated by age group, so you don’t have the problem of the older kids grabbing everything while the little ones get knocked into the grass. Rain or shine, just show up at Ballard Community Center at 9am sharp, or to Loyal Heights Community Center or Bitter Lake Community Center Annex at 10am sharp. Trust me, you need to get there on time, ‘cause all the eggs are found in less than five minutes.
In addition, Salmon Bay Eagles are hosting an egg hunt at Salmon Bay Park on Sunday, April 12, 2009 at 1pm. Some eggs will have candy, some will have prizes, and the Easter Bunny will be there!
Ballard Community Center, 6020 28th Ave. N.W., Seattle, WA, 206-684-4093
Salmon Bay Park,
2001 N.W. Canoe Place
, Seattle, WA
Loyal Heights Community Center, 2101 NW 77th St., Seattle, WA, 206-684-4052
Bitter Lake Community Center, 13035 Linden Ave N, Seattle, WA, 206-684-7524
BallardGuy April 2nd, 2009
A Cool Event to Celebrate Ballard — Saturday, April 18
Just $7 bucks gets you hors d’oeuvres, music and a great way to Celebrate Ballard!
Ballard Historical Society is trying a new kind of event to celebrate Ballard. We know that Ballardites — young and old — used to attend dances. So we’re hosting one!
Join us on Saturday, April 18, 2009 to celebrate dancing as one of early Ballard’s favorite social activities! Wear your dancing shoes to the Sunset Hill Community Club for an evening with the Canote Brothers.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Sunset Hill Community Clubhouse, 3003 NW 66th Street, Seattle, WA 98117
Doors open at 8:00 p.m. Dance until 10:00 p.m.
Music by the Canote Brothers (check out http://www.canote.com/) with dance caller
No RSVP necessary. Admission is $7 at the door. Cash only.
This is a 21 and over event. Enjoy the no-host beer and wine bar. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres.
Proceeds will benefit the Ballard Historical Society and Sunset Hill Community Club. E-mail ottersrcool1@yahoo.com for more information. Or check out http://www.ballardhistory.org/ to learn more about Ballard’s history and architecture.
