Events

Tomorrow’s Program: Debbie Bodal and Global Grant in Kenya TIME: 12:00 Noon LOCATION: Leif Erikson Lodge, 2245 NW 57th St; For this meeting, we will have lunch in Cafe Stua (Kaffestua) and the program talk in the Norna Room on the 3rd floor. Debbie Bodal from Lynnwood will speak on a Global Grant water project for the Maiyanat Maasai […]

We will have for our speaker Marissa Coughlin, the owner of Ballard based Romance bookstore and Retail Shop–Swoon City. Swoon City is located at 1716 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107.  (website:  Romance bookstore and Retail Shop – Swoon City) Inside Swoon City you’ll find an enchanted library in the emerald city with walls of books, crafts, jewelry, […]

September 1st Club Meeting: SPEAKER: Lori Ann Reinhall Topic: Seattle/Bergen Norway Sister City Association Notes: Seattle, Washington, and Bergen, Norway, established a sister city relationship in 1967 as part of a broader initiative to promote international understanding and citizen diplomacy. Bergen, Norway’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan hub of trade, shipping, oil production, research, and education, often called […]

September 8th Club Meeting: SPEAKER: Brian Dang TOPIC: Documenting Mental Health at the ICE Detention Center in Tacoma NOTES: Brian is a mental health counseling intern who is a part of the Seattle University chapter of Counselors for Social Justice (CSJ-SU). As part of CSJ-SU, Brian, as well as other mental health professionals and students, have embarked on […]

September 15th Club Meeting: SPEAKER: Jesse Gibbs Topic: Hot Mess Express Notes: Hot Mess Express is a women-led nonprofit with affiliates across the United States. Its purpose is to help local, overwhelmed women and moms with things they’ve fallen behind on. Through nominations, the group dispatches volunteers to the homes of fellow women who need some help. With […]

September 22nd President’s Social: TIME: 5:00 PM LOCATION: TBD! NOTES: Wil Barrett would like this to be at Golden Gardens, weather permitting. If not, it will be likely be at Rough & Tumble. We’ll know more definitively when we get closer to the date. We’ll keep you posted!!

Fifth Tuesday Outing September 29th details: TIME: 6:00 PM LOCATION: Conor Byrne Pub, 5140 Ballard Ave NW NOTES: We will be joining Ballard Solidarity for happy hour! Ballard Solidarity’s mission is to make Ballard a place where neighbors know each other, help each other, and work together for the common good. They are committed to making Ballard a supportive, […]

Ballard Rotary invites you to attend our October 6th Club Meeting! TIME: 12:00 Noon LOCATION: Leif Erikson Lodge, 2245 NW 57th St SPEAKER: Genevieve Miner TOPIC: Geocaching Genevieve Miner will speak on the phenomenon of geocaching, the world’s largest treasure hunting game and a very fun sport, perfect for the whole family. Millions of cleverly hidden containers […]

SPEAKER: King County Council Member Jorge Barón Topic: Councilmember Jorge Barón will update us on current and trending issues being faced by the Metropolitan King County Council and timely topics of interest specific to Ballard, including voting, homelessness, and public transit, especially the Ballard Link Extension. Come with your questions, as this is a great […]

SPEAKER: Chris Kaimmer, Director of Corporate Partnerships at Seattle Sounders FC Topic: Chris will be speaking to us about the newest ventures in the soccer world! Chris lives and breathes soccer, is a co-founder of Ballard FB, and loves to talk with anyone working and thinking creatively about soccer, sports, sponsorships, and partnerships. TIME: 12:00 […]