Week of February 3th, 2008 through February 9th, 2008

Many people do not know who I am, so I shall enlighten those with a brief history of my life. My name is Chris Dickhute. I am student at Seattle University. I am majoring in journalism with a minor in economics. I am originally from Omaha, Nebraska. In the past year, I have learned a great deal about Seattle, Washington. One particular suburb have been interested in has been Ballard, Washington. This suburb reminds me very much of smaller towns in the midwest. Although it is nestled in the heart of Seattle, Ballard has the feeling of a very tight nit community. When I first visited Ballard, I thought the locks were amazing. Watching the salmon swim through the lock was pretty amazing. Even now as a college student, I go to Ballard for the amenities that I can not find in capital hill and and the other areas surrounding Seattle University.



In light of my appreciation for Ballard, I wish to do a weekly blog on the events taking place in Ballard during the weekends. I for one like to have busy weekends, they make weekdays and the school work much easier to bear. Here are the week some of the weekday and weekend events that have come to my attention. On Wednesday, February 6th, Kirby Larson will be hosting an event at the Ballard Public Library for her book, "Hattie Big Sky." This book has won the Newbery Honor Award for young adults. This events runs from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. This is the perfect event for the entire family. On the same note, Author Antionette Portis will be reading for young children out her book named "Not a stick" on February 7th. This event last from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Both of these events are free to the general publicThe address for both of these events is 5614 22nd Ave. NW, Ballard, WA 98102.



During the weekend, there are a few social events for the whole family. On Saturday, February 9th, Ballard High School is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner. In addition, the various music programs (choirs, bands, and the orchestra) will be performing. The cost for admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 years of age and younger. This events runs from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., music will start at 6:00 p.m. On March 8 at 7:00 p.m., there will be a Ballard High School Alumni Music Benefit Concert. All Ballard High School Alumni are invited to come and accompany students for a night of "Music to Remember." For more information, you can visit the Music Boosters Website, there will be a link provided below. Both of these events are taking place at 1418 NW 65th Street, Ballard, Washington 98102. For those boys between the ages of 6 and 9, the Northwest Boychoir will hold open auditions at the University Heights Community Center. For more information, you can call 524-3234. There is also a website provided below.