Some summery events are coming up next week.
First up, the Viking Bank Annual Summer BBQ takes place on Wednesday, August 17th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The BBQ is free and this year they're celebrating summer with a carnival theme. V
Viking Bank is also hosting the Stuff a Bus campaign, so bring by any school supplies you may have.
Please see the attached flyer for details.
The next day, Thursday, August 18, is The Ballard Chamber of Commerce's annual Mel E. Conway Memorial Golf Tournament at the Nile Country Club.
It's a 9 a.m. shotgun start, and there's still room for more players.
"This is a fun scramble and you don't have to be Fred Couples to play. You just have to be Fred Couples to win!," according to the Ballard Chamber.
Elements Therapeutic Massage will be on hand to loosen you up, with all tips going to the Ballard Food Bank.
Hit a hole in one on the 18th hole and win a car donated by Carter Subaru. There are 4 Closest to the Pin holes you can win a prize on, and also prizes for the longest men's and women's drive. And an enormous trophy for the winning team.
Call 784-9705 to sign up,
After the tournament, The Ballard Elks Club is hosting an After Hours.
Smokin' Pete's BBQ is catering, there's a no host bar and a Silent Auction with all sorts of great items. Two tickets to the Boeing Classic, thanks to Guy Generaux and the Journal Newspapers, gift certificates to restaurants, a night out with free babysitting from Annie's Nannies and tickets to the Majestic Bay.
A live band, The Natives, will be playing.
Cost is $20.00. Program starts at 5 p.m.