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When:

9/23 6:30pm-7:30pm Ballard Library

9/24 6:30pm-7:30pm Greenlake Library

Who: All girls and adults interested in learning more about Girl Scouts!

Attention all girls everywhere…Do you want to share and explore new
things with your friends? Sing and make s’mores around the campfire?
Build a rocket? Go horseback riding? Ever wondered what it would be like
to grow up and be a veterinarian, baker, scientist, banker, or artist -
you can learn, try, and experience all these things in the Girl Scouts.
If you can think it, you can do it! Its all about what YOU like!

Attention all parents, guardians and adults who believe the girl in
their life is amazing…You can help her reach her full potential. Help
her explore her passions, find courage, and build character so she can
make the world a better place. You can help by getting involved in Girl
Scouts!

The Girl Scouts of Western Washington is 99% volunteer-led and we need
caring adults like yourself to take an active role in giving girls the
best possible Girl Scout experience. We are looking for enthusiastic
adult volunteers who are interested in bringing Girl Scouts to their
Seattle community. Each year Girl Scouts has many more girls interested
in joining then we are able to place in troops. Come learn how you can
help!

No registration required – if you have questions, feel free to contact
us at JoinUs@girlscoutsww.org or call 800-767-6845.

You may have seen the Girlie weekend sales in Seattle. Lots of nice used cowboy boots, hippie leather belts, slip dresses, and accessories. Now they have a more permanent home at the corner of 65th and 3rd NW. The prices are pretty good–especially for the boots. She’ll be open Thursdays through Sundays from noon til whenever the light starts to go. When winter arrives, there will be more set hours and the clothes will move inside. Next year the Girlie sale plans to hit the road in an airstream but will hopefully keep its brick and mortar location on 65th. Come on all you Girlie girls swing on by for some leather and lace!

Like good karma?

There is no better way to spend your extra time than by helping your fellow neighbors. VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME at the Ballard Food Bank!

• 8:00am-7:00pm Monday-Thursday you can do time at the Food Bank- sorting, distributing, organizing, collecting, etc.

• 4:00pm-7:00pm Mondays, off-site distribution
• Donate $

Contact Peggy Bailey at here about how YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE!!!!

Food Bank address: 7001 24th Avenue Northwest, Seattle, Washington 98117

Contact: (206) 789-7800

**In 2008 the Ballard Food Bank distributed over one million pounds of food.**

Artist and illustrator M. S. Corley will be prominently displayed as the artist of the month at Monster Art & Clothing, debuting Saturday, September 12th.

His artwork in the series “Horrors of Literature”, which will be displayed, is a mix of modern comic book art, with heavy influences of early 20th century horror, as well as early Japanese block prints.

However, in a display of talent, he is also capable of creating whimsical pieces, as well as being able to recreate classic Scholastic book covers for modern books.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle will host an evening of uproarious laughter, delectable desserts and community fun for their annual Community Celebration and Campaign Kick-off, September 16 at Benaroya Hall (I know, NOT Ballard, but they’re are Jews in Ballard, right? And people that dig comedy, right?). 

The Federation’s Campaign Kick-off will feature the hilarious comedy act, World of Jewtopia, and a dessert reception. Tickets are just $36.

World of Jewtopia is a one-act show starring Bryan and Sam that combines scenes from their original show Jewtopia, re-enactments from their bestselling book, “Jewtopia: The Chosen Book for the Chosen People”, interactive audience participation (i.e. the Jewish “Apollo”), stand-up comedy, and a dazzling multimedia presentation for an  funny, one-of-a-kind-event.

Seattle’s premier program of study courses for older adults is coming to Ballard.

The Lifetime Learning Center, which offers courses from James Joyce and Opera to current events and watercolor, originated in lower Queen Anne in the 70s and moved to the Magnuson Park area a decade ago, will begin teaching classes at the Loyal Heights Community Center this fall.

With the support of Seattle Parks & Recreation, LLC presents The Civil War—Beyond the Battles. Taught by Pete Mazza, the class is scheduled for Tuesdays 11-12 beginning September 29 for eight weeks. Bill Taylor teaches Islam and the West on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 10:45 beginning October 6 for eight weeks.

Studies show that for a fulfilled life in retirement, staying mentally sharp and making friends with shared interests are invaluable. For more details about these classes, go to www.lifetimelearningseattle.org or call (206) 524-3778.

On Monday, September 7th, Monster Art & Clothing will be celebrating its one year anniversary.  For a year, now, owner Holly Gummelt has added her unique taste in art and fashion to the Ballard landscape.

With a rotating list of featured artists every month, most from the Northwest region, as well as local clothing designers, she has helped expose many to these talented  individuals in one convenient location.

As an all day promotion, she will be offering a free pair of Sock it to Me socks with every $25 purchase, as well as a promise of cake.  Monster Art & Clothing is located on the corner of Ballard Ave. and 20th.

5000 20th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107-4807
(206) 789-0037

If you’re heading to the free concert series at The Locks today or spending your Saturday at Golden Gardens, head up the hill and check out Parfait Organic Artisan Ice Cream.  It is a mobile operation, run out of a retrofitted UPS bus and serves up some of the best ice cream I have ever tasted.  Made entirely from scratch, the flavors include Meyer Lemon Bar and Butter Toffee Crunch.  Even the butter toffee is homemade!  The bus is parked outside of the Sunset Hill Cafe Fiore location on Saturdays, at the corner of 85th and 32nd, from 1-5pm.  Yummm…

For those of you who are looking to take advantage of the last days of summer (and who can’t afford Bumbershoot or can’t handle the crowds), look no further than the Summer Concerts at the Locks series. This is the last weekend for this free concert series, which takes place at the Ballard Hiram M. Chittenden Locks. Cascadia Jazz Band plays at 2pm today. The Dissonance, a jazz group, at 2pm on Sunday. The last concert will be Michael Clune and Sleep till Noon Band, 2pm on Monday. This group is self-described as “Funky, groovin’, soulful rock.”

Bring the family, pack a picnic, blanket and lawn chairs (and umbrella just in case), watch the boats passing through, watch the salmon navigate the fish ladder, and enjoy a free outdoor concert on the lawn in the Carl S. English, Jr. Botanical Gardens at the Locks. Located at 3015 NW 54th Street.

When the chips are down and you’re low on cash, don’t let that stop you from enjoying pure entertainment. Cash’d Out, “the next best thing to Johnny Cash,” will be performing on Saturday, September 19th, 2009 7:00 PM (Doors @ 6:30 PM) at Ballard’s Tractor Tavern 5213 Ballard Ave NW. Tickets are $15 adv/18 door with a Special Two Show Ticket Offer-only $20 for both shows!

Judging by the lint-to-chip ratio in our metaphorical pockets, it was “accidentally on purpose” that the Tractor tailored these shows back to back at a nifty, economic rate. The other performing artist is Moorea Malatt, a singer/songwriter whose lyrics are of modern perplexity, ranging from her love of soy milk to being jaded. To put it simply, this evening will be filled with musical notes sweeter than cherry pie, stronger than black coffee and much stiffer than a pomade pomp.

 About Cash’d Out:

 -The lead singer (Douglas G. Benson) bears a striking resemblance to the Man in Black himself.

-They are the premier Johnny Cash tribute band in the world and they are endorsed on the official Johnny Cash website.

-Band was born in 2004.

-Some band members enjoy karate, smoking cigarettes and boogie woogie-ing.

Tractor Tavern

5213 Ballard Ave NW | Seattle, WA 98107 | Info line: 206.789.3599  TRACTORTAVERN.COM