• September 13th Hygiene Drive for Mary’s Place

    It's that time of the year again! Our Community Service committee has planned a food and hygiene drive for Saturday, September 13th at Ballard Town & Country Market to benefit Mary's Place. The drive begins at 9:30 AM and ends at 3:00 PM. There will be four 90-minute shifts, with a minimum of two volunteers […]

  • September 16, 2025: Mike Halvorson on History, Technology, and Innovation

    Leif Erikson 2245 NW 57th St, Seattle, WA, United States

    We invite you to join us in hearing from Dr. Mike Halvorson, who teaches history, business, and innovation-related courses at Pacific Lutheran University. He worked at Microsoft Corporation from 1985 to 1993 and has written over 40 books about software, technology, and history. He is a PLU graduate (1985), and received M.A. and Ph.D. degrees […]

  • September 28, 2025: Club Sunday Social

    It's the perfect time for a Sunday Social to enjoy your fellow Rotarians and to celebrate autumn! So head to the home of David and Joan Rice for a tasty brunch (or perhaps we should call it "linner"?) David will be providing waffles, bacon, and sausage, as well as coffee, tea, and mimosas. Please bring a food item if you […]

  • October 7, 2025: Mike Madden on Interact and Rotary Youth Programs

    Leif Erikson Lodge 2245 NW 57th St, Seattle, WA, United States

    TIME: Noon LOCATION: Leif Erikson Lodge, 2245 NW 57th St, in Ballard We invite you to join us to hear Rotarian Mike Madden speak about Interact and other Rotary youth programs. Mike is retired and lives in the Loyal Heights neighborhood. Mike taught at Meadowdale Junior High School before joining Safeco Life Insurance Company (now known as Symetra […]

  • Blood Donors Needed

    Blood donors are needed, especially Type O and Platelets! Bloodworks Northwest is a project of Rotary District 5030. Wherever you donate, be sure to let Bloodworks know you are donating with Rotary District 5030, or provide the code “5030” when you arrive so your gift counts toward our district’s cumulative impact. Sign up at bloodworksnw.org/giveblood. As a thank-you, you’ll […]

  • October 14, 2025: Rose Waringa and Helping Youth in Africa

    TIME: Noon LOCATION: Zoom Please join us in hearing from Rose Waringa, a professional Counseling Psychologist with lengthy experience in community development and health approaches in Africa. She has over 20 years of experience in community development and child protection, and is very passionate about women's rights and the empowerment of girls and women. In conferences in […]

  • October Project: Volunteer at Edible Hope Kitchen

    Sign up for the shift of your pleasure: Edible Hope: Volunteer Sign Up. What: Volunteer at the Edible Hope Kitchen When: Any weekday between 10/20 and 10/31, 7 AM to Noon Where: St Paul's United Church of Christ, 6512 12th Ave NW in Ballard Our club's community project for October is volunteering at Edible Hope Kitchen. […]

  • October 21, 2025: Karen G Anderson – Writer and Editor

    Leif Erikson Lodge 2245 NW 57th St, Seattle, WA, United States

    Karen G. Anderson is a Ballard-based writer and editor whose work spans journalism, arts reviewing, blogging, public speaking, and social media consulting. She writes fiction and poetry and has worked as a writer and editor for various publications as well as technology companies. Karen’s articles appear in a variety of news, trade, and literary publications and websites, […]

  • October 26, 2025: Sunday Club Social!

    TIME: 1 PM - 3 PM LOCATION: Home of David & Joan Rice It's on again! It's time to gather at a Sunday Social with your fellow Rotarians and celebrate autumn! Just head to the home of David and Joan Rice for a tasty brunch (or perhaps we should call it "linner"?) David will be providing waffles, […]

  • November Project: Food Drive for Ballard Food Bank

    Sign up for your preferred shift: Ballard Rotary: Ballard Food Bank Food Drive at Fred Meyer Nov 2nd. What: Food drive for Ballard Food Bank When: November 2, 90-minute shifts, 10 AM to 4 PM Where: Fred Meyer in South Ballard It's official! We will be collecting food at Fred Meyer for the Ballard Food Bank […]