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Ballard businesses adapting to Delta variant with mask requirements and proof of vaccination for entry
Kiss Cafe is one local business that will now require masks for all patrons.Kiss Cafe. A number of local businesses are now reinstating mask requirements for patrons after King County and the CDC this week recommended that even vaccinated individuals should mask up to slow the spread of the more transmissible Delta variant.
Virtual workshops to help residents apply for city funding for local projects
Projects can include murals or other public art.Seattle Department of Neighborhoods. The city is gearing up for the next round of funding for neighborhood projects, and they’re holding workshops to help residents with the application process.
Yonder and Bale Breaker auctioning off painting to raise money for Ballard Food Bank
narboo created the mural in 2016 for Populuxe Brewing.Yonder Cider and Bale Breaker Brewing Co. Yonder Cider and Bale Breaker Brewing Co. are auctioning off a narboo painting to help raise money for the Ballard Food Bank.
Artists calling for community submissions for Ship Canal public art installation
The 2-inch discs will be hung along the fence at the Fremont project site.Oceans of Emotion. Two local artists are calling for public contributions for their public art installation at the Fremont Ship Canal Water Quality project site.
Wizard-themed pub The Splintered Wand to open soon
After two years in the making, The Splintered Wand will be opening this summer.Hannah Weaver. After years of waiting, the public will finally get to experience the wonder that is the wizard-themed pub The Splintered Wand, along with its wand shop and event space.
The New York Times highlights Ballard Brewery District in travel feature
Reuben's Brews was one of the first craft breweries to open in Ballard.Reuben's Brews. The Ballard Brewery District is getting national attention once again: The New York Times has just released a travel feature about the neighborhood’s plethora of local breweries.
Scandinavian homewares and art store Woodland Mod set to open on Ballard Ave
Woodland Mod will open this weekend in Ballard.Jaimie McCausland. Woodland Mod, a new Scandinavian-inspired homewares and art store, is getting ready to open on Ballard Ave. Owner Jaimie McCausland is making final touches to open up at 5330 Ballard Ave in the former Camelion Design location. Camelion closed back in December after 24 years of operating in Ballard. McCausland took over the space earlier this year and has been renovating the retail shop to better reflect a Scandinavian minimalist aesthetic.
Indigenous radio network launches in Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center in Discovery Park
A new radio station is now broadcasting from Discovery Park: It’s called Daybreak Star Radio Network and features primarily indigenous DJs and Native American programming. Executive Director Michael Tulee was the visionary behind the station; he wanted to reach Native communities in a new way.
Shop and dine at local businesses to support the Ballard Food Bank
The Ballard Food Bank's new location will be twice the size of their current building.Ballard Food Bank. A number of local businesses have committed to giving a portion of their sales on July 24 to the Ballard Food Bank.
Kismet Co. to relocate gender-neutral salon to 17th and Market in Ballard
Kismet Co. will open later this summer on 17th Ave NW.Lisa Clarno. The Kismet Co. salon has found a new home in Ballard, set to open later this summer at 5512 17th Ave NW. Kismet owner Lisa Clarno had to pivot last year during the pandemic and started offering outdoor haircuts and color services at her salon (1464 NW 49th St) late last summer. She also launched mobile salon services, visiting over 200 backyards and patios in Ballard throughout the last year.
Art in the Garden returning to Ballard P-Patch this summer
Art in the Garden will happen August 7.Ballard P-Patch. The 19th Annual Art in the Garden festival is happening this August at the Ballard P-Patch (8527 25th Ave NW). The yearly festival will have an extra reason to celebrate this year, as the Ballard P-Patch has been secured for future generations thanks to donations and public funding.
Alison's Coastal Cafe owner to take over Lockspot Cafe
The Lockspot has been a staple in Ballard for almost a century.Google. The owner of Alison's Coastal Cafe & Bakery has bought the Lockspot Cafe, and is planning to preserve the nearly century-old restaurant just next to the Ballard Locks.
New vintage and local art boutique ‘found’ opens on Ballard Ave
Ballard has gained a new vintage and boutique store: It’s called found, now open at 5346 Ballard Ave NW. Found has taken over the space that was previously home to Indie Frock, which now sells online and in the Fremont Vintage Mall. Found Owner Jamie Hoffman has a long history of retail ownership, starting with his purchase of Atlas Clothing on Capitol Hill back in 2005. Atlas eventually merged into the Fremont Vintage Mall in 2008, which is still a thriving vintage hub in North Seattle. Hoffman also started SODO Flea, held monthly in SODO and featuring local artisans with handcrafted and vintage goods.
Protected bike lanes and redesigned intersections now complete in Green Lake and Wallingford
Two-way protected bike lanes now surround the east and north sides of Green Lake.SDOT. The multi-year project to improve pedestrian and bike features in Green Lake and Wallingford is now complete, with protected bike lanes and redesigned intersections surrounding the busy lake.
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