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.
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 11 a.m. and 1 p,m.
 


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
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Enjoy snacks, games, prizes and a $2 promotional price on swimming, from 12:30 to 1:30 in celebration of Neighbor Appreciation Day.

Valentine's Day at the Zoo:

Also on Saturday, the Woodland Park Zoo will show some love to their animals and present them with Valentine's Day treats such as heart-shaped ice pops, herbal bouquets, heart-shaped steaks, and more.

The event will take place on Saturday, February 11, from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the following schedule:
 
10 a.m: Jaguar
10:30 a.m: Otters and siamangs
11 a.m: Golden lion tamarins and orangutans
11:15 a.m: Lemurs and turkey vultures.
11:30 a.m: Wolves, sloth bears, and the Willawong station
11:45 a.m: Anoa
1 p.m: Pigs
1:15 p.m: Goats
1:20 p.m: Gorillas
1:30 p.m: meerkats, penguins, and keas
2 p.m: Lions and elephants
3 p.m: Red pandas

Valentine's Day treats event is free with regular zoo admission.

Salmon Bay School's third annual (adult) Spelling Bee:
Saturday, February 11th
7 p.m. -10 p.m.
2007 NW 61st St.

Arguably one of the most entertaining fundraisers around, the Salmon Bay Spelling Bee is a great way to continue to support Salmon Bay School and have a ton of fun to boot.

The contest begins with a written, qualifying round, open to all paying contestants ($10 fee). After a break with live music by Alice Strassburger (alumni), the top spellers then participate in a traditional (live) spelling bee.

All proceeds benefit Salmon Bay and there's a $50 cash prize for the top speller.

Cash donations for entrance accepted at door, donations for drinks (beer, wine, or the infamous Bee Sting) gladly accepted—plus the live bee offers a $10 buy-back.

17th Annual Bike Swap:

On Sunday, Cascade Bicycle Club will host its 17th annual Bike Swap event, an opportunity for cycling enthusiast to find amazing deals on bicycles and parts from around 100 vendors at the Seattle Center Exhibition Center.

Wether you're looking for a good deal on a used bike or a vintage part, one of the numerous vendors will likely have it and at a nice price, too.

The annual Seattle Bike Swap features a variety of bike components, frames and clothing as well as complete road, mountain and track bikes.

Swap visitors are advised to bring cash for easiest sales, as most vendors will not accept checks or credit cards. 

Admission tickets will be available at the door (cash only).  Adult tickets are $5 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and free from 1 - 2 p.m.  Children 15 and under are free all day.

The event runs from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Seattle Center's Exhibition Center, 225 Mercer St. Seattle, WA 98109.