On Saturday, Seattle residents joined U.S. Representative Jim McDermott and Walmart executive Jennifer Spall for a community celebration to mark the start of the Summer Food Service Program, which offers free meals and snacks for kids.
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Ballard band plays at opening ceremony of Jackson Plaza; McGinn welcomes a greener, more welcoming public space
Sat, 06/25/11
By Lauren Elizabeth DiRe, Intern
The Ballard Sedentary Sousa Band opened and closed the ceremony for the grand opening of King Street Station's Jackson Plaza on Friday, June 24.
“We were happy to take part,” said Paul Beck, a…MORE
Snowy owl chick hatches at Woodland Park Zoo
Fri, 06/24/11
A snowy owl chick hatched at the Woodland Park Zoo on June 13. The chick marks the first offspring between the mom, estimated to be 22 years old, and the father, 14 years old. The gender of the chick has not been determined.
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The Seattle Foundation's GiveBIG challenge raises $3.5 million in 17 hours
Fri, 06/24/11
While the final tallies won't be available on Tuesday, June 28, the Seattle Foundation's one-day GiveBIG challenge is already being called the biggest single day of charitable giving in King County history. More than 18,800 donations were made in…MORE
Let Ballard Ring! The Ballard Bell to ring again at last
Thu, 06/23/11
Today, the Ballard Historical Society is completing their Bring the Ring Back project and invites the community to celebrate.
At 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, the ring returns to Ballard at last.
Starting at 5:30 p.m., the event will…MORE
Hotel Ballard to host Grand Opening Saturday, June 25th
Thu, 06/23/11
Hotel Ballard is celebrating their Grand Opening on Saturday, June 25. Located in the historic Bank Building at 5300 Ballard Avenue, the hotel offers 16 intimate rooms. completely restored to 1902 elegance with 21 century amenities.
The…MORE
Parks and Green Spaces Levy Oversight Committee makes recommendation for funding, invites public to public hearing
Thu, 06/23/11
Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Parks and Green Spaces Levy Oversight Committee are holding a public hearing on Monday, June 27 to discuss their recommendation to spend $10 million of Levy inflation.
Seattle voters passed the Parks…MORE
The Seattle Foundation encourages people to "GiveBig" to nonprofits; Ballard organizations to benefit
Thu, 06/23/11
Aiming to create the biggest charitable giving day in King County history, the June 23rd "GiveBIG" campaign is a community-wide giving challenge to make the greater Seattle community a vital and healthy place to live by supporting nonprofit…MORE
Crown Hill Neighborhood Association to host crime prevention & public safety meeting
Wed, 06/22/11
Worried about all the crime reports you've been reading? The Crown Hill Neighborhood Association is sponsoring a community meeting for residents and businesses to learn about crime in and around your neighborhood and how to prevent it.
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Kohl-Welles receives "Housing Hero" award from housing and homeless groups
Wed, 06/22/11
A coalition of housing and homeless non-profit organizations have awarded Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles with the 2011 "Housing Hero" award for her leadership and advocacy in promoting policies that work toward fair housing practices and ending…MORE
