June 12, 2017

By Meghan Walker at our sister site My Ballard Who said the zoo is just for kids? Woodland Park Zoo is taking advantage of its prime location amongst some of the hippest neighborhoods in town and is hosting an after-work “mix and mingle” for neighbors to meet one another, eat ice cream, and check out the

Zoo to host after-work mixer, ‘Hoot for the Hood’

June 1, 2017

By Meghan Walker at our sister site My Ballard United Way of King County’s Summer Meals Program is looking for workers to help children and teens access healthy meals throughout the summer. Workers will be assigned to one or more Summer Meals sites – parks, libraries and community centers around King County – where teams will lead educational activities

Summer employment opportunity with United Way’s Summer Meals program

May 24, 2017

by Danielle Anthony-Goodwin at our sister site, MyBallard Mayor Murray and the Seattle City Council announced their appointees to the City’s new Community Involvement Commission (CIC). The commission was created by Executive Order 2016-06  issued by Mayor Murray last year, the 16-member commission will advise the City on priorities, policies, and strategies related to equitable

Mayor and City Council nominate appointees for Community Involvement Commission

May 22, 2017

With our weather looking amazing this week, SAS says protect your pets, especially on 70-degree, sunny days. Spring weather has finally appeared for Seattle, which means open windows and more time outdoors. As people start to enjoy time outside with their pets, the Seattle Animal Shelter is reminding pet owners that, even on 70-degree days,

Seattle Animal Shelter reminds pet owners of hot car dangers

May 17, 2017

All are invited to celebrate the 125th year of BF Day Elementary school – the longest operating public school in Seattle! Enjoy a carnival style celebration with performances, an art walk, tours of the building and the historic attic, food vendors, games and more. Alumni, current students and families, history buffs, lover of the arts and

Come celebrate Seattle’s longest operating public school!