Every year, Seattle students enter the Neighbor Appreciation Day Student Art Contest with drawings depicting what it means to be a good neighbor. The drawings are used to make Neighborhood Appreciation Day greeting cards. Pictured is last year's greeting card.
Saturday, February 11, mark's Seattle's 18th annual Neighbor Appreciation Day, a special day to reach out to neighbors and express thanks to all who make your neighborhood a great place. Community organizations and residents across Seattle are hosting work parties, special events, and potlucks to celebrate this day.
The following events will happen in the Ballard area:
Fire Station Open House
Saturday, February 11, 11 a.m.
Location: Fire Stations 18, 1521 NW Market Street
Several Seattle Fire Stations will participate again this year by hosting community members on Neighbor Appreciation Day between 11AM and 1PM.
Interfaith Community Church Historic Building open house
Saturday, February 11, 11 a.m.
1763 NW 62nd St
Friends and neighbors come visit this historic building (built in 1890). A brief presentation about our building will be shared at 12 noon. Cookies & tea will be served.
Restoration event at Golden Gardens
Saturday, February 11, 9 a.m.
8498 Seaview Pl NW
Neighbor Appreciation Day Swim
Saturday, February 11, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Ballard Pool, 1471 NW 67th St
Enjoy snacks, games, prizes and a $2 promotional price on swimming, from 12:30 to 1:30 in celebration of Neighbor Appreciation Day.
PNA Mystery Book Exchange
Time: 10 – 1 p.m.
Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave N
Chardell at chardell@phinneycenter.org
Trade your gently used mystery books for something new to read. This event is free.
