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SUMMARY:April 7\, 2026: Don Pugnetti\, Author of Book on Norwegian Resistance in WWII
DESCRIPTION:TIME: 12:00 Noon\nLOCATION: Leif Erikson Lodge\, 2245 NW 57th St\nJournalist Don Pugnetti Jr will speak to us about his book\, “A Coat Dyed Black”. This historical novel tells the story of a young farmer who transforms into a courageous resistance fighter during Nazi Germany’s five-year occupation of Norway. Based on true events and the real experiences of family members\, it details the brutal\, oppressive tyranny of that time. \nDon completed the book after retiring from his 42-year career in journalism\, and the book has garnered critical recognition\, including: \n\nFinalist\, 2023 Pacific Northwest Writers Association’s Nancy Pearl Book Award\nA Kirkus Reviews’ Best 100 Books of 2022\n2021 PNWA Literary Contest Finalist in Historical Fiction\n\nBe sure to attend. This sounds like a great story you won’t want to miss! \nPay for your lunch ahead of time: (Lunch Ticket for 1)\nhttps://bit.ly/4qOoJI1 \nDon’t forget\, you can park for free in the parking lot at Leif Erikson Lodge\, as well as in the underground parking lot at QFC (across the street from Leif Erikson Lodge)!
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/april-7-2026-don-pugnetti-author-of-book-on-norwegian-resistance-in-wwii/
LOCATION:Leif Erikson\, 2245 NW 57th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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SUMMARY:April 21\, 2006 Kayla Holmes and Jack's Basket
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a heart-warming program about the non-profit organization Jack’s Basket\, founded in 2013 to support new and expectant parents receiving a Down Syndrome diagnosis. The speaker will be Kayla Holmes\, a local volunteer and a Down Syndrome mom. She’s had the privilege of delivering baskets and connecting with families in our community. She will speak about the mission of Jack’s Basket and her personal experience as a parent\, including what this support has meant to families like hers. She’ll be bringing her son Kyrian\, and a basket to show what families receive. \nDate: April 21\, 2026\nTIME: 12:00 Noon\nLOCATION: Leif Erikson Lodge\, 2245 NW 57th St\nProgram: Kayla Holmes and Jack’s Basket \nPay for your lunch ahead of time: (Lunch Ticket for 1)\nhttps://bit.ly/4qOoJI1 \nDon’t forget\, you can park for free in the parking lot at Leif Erikson Lodge\, as well as in the underground parking lot at QFC (across the street from Leif Erikson Lodge)!
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/april-21-2006-kayla-holmes-and-jacks-basket/
LOCATION:Leif Erikson\, 2245 NW 57th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T130000
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SUMMARY:April Project: 24th Ave NW Street-End Park Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, April 25th\nLocation: 24th Avenue Street-End Park\, 24th Ave NW at the Ship Canal (adjacent to Pacific Fishermen)\nTime: 11:00 AM \nJust in time for Earth Week\, our April project will be landscape improvement at the 24th Avenue Street-End Park. This all-hands-on project that will focus on removal of invasive blackberry and other weeds is being coordinated with Friends of Street Ends\, Groundswell NW\, and Washington Water Trails. Join us\, and be sure to bring your gloves\, tools\, and water to stay hydrated!
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/april-project-24th-ave-nw-street-end-park-cleanup/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260505T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260508T160104Z
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SUMMARY:May 5\, 2026: Nick Gardner and Edible Hope Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:TIME: 12:00 Noon\nLOCATION: Leif Erikson Lodge\, 2245 NW 57th St\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us to hear from Nick Gardner\, who is the current Edible Hope Kitchen Director (nick@stlukesseattle.org). Nick is looking forward to speaking to Ballard Rotary about Edible Hope Kitchen and bringing us up-to-date about hunger relief in Ballard. After 38 years in the basement of St. Luke’s\, Edible Hope is at its one-year anniversary at St. Paul’s UCC in Ballard (6512 12th Ave NW). EHK is open 8-10 AM Monday through Friday (including all weekday holidays)\, and the mission remains the same\, to feed people in mind\, body\, and spirit. Consider stopping by to volunteer or grab a cup of coffee! \nPay for your lunch ahead of time: (Lunch Ticket for 1)\nhttps://bit.ly/4qOoJI1 \nDon’t forget\, you can park for free in the parking lot at Leif Erikson Lodge\, as well as in the underground parking lot at QFC (across the street from Leif Erikson Lodge)!
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/may-5-2026-nick-gardner-and-edible-hope-kitchen/
LOCATION:Leif Erikson\, 2245 NW 57th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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SUMMARY:May 12\, 2026: Ethiopia Peace Project Update
DESCRIPTION:TIME: 12:00 Noon\nLOCATION: Zoom\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us in a program that will update us on our inspiring peace project in Ethiopia. Several Rotarians from Addis Ababa will join us on Zoom to describe the latest peace activities. The speakers will include Sharon Ashton and Henock Alemayhu. The goal of the grant was to build peace within communities\, large and small\, through communication\, engaging youth and communities\, and peacebuilding through positive peace training\, cleaning the Akaki River and planting peace trees. Much\, much more has been inspired\, including many art-related activities. So be sure to tune in\, and be inspired! \nUse this Zoom link to sign in: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81846939804?pwd=fNtCut0FAqGbewY6FoEOzDiZ59ttra.1
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/may-12-2026-ethiopia-peace-project-update/
LOCATION:Leif Erikson\, 2245 NW 57th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T120000
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SUMMARY:May 19\, 2026: Bryn Bachman on Sustainable Ballard and Meaningful Movies
DESCRIPTION:TIME: 12:00 Noon\nLOCATION: Leif Erikson Lodge\, 2245 NW 57th St\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us for a program by Bryn Bachman. Bryn leads the Meaningful Movies Project Ballard chapter\, where she curates films and runs monthly screenings focused on community and social issues. She also serves on the board of Sustainable Ballard\, a grassroots\, volunteer-run organization working to build a more connected and sustainable neighborhood. As a board member\, Bryn helps shape the organization’s direction\, supports programs\, and stays closely involved in day-to-day efforts. Meaningful Movies is one of those core projects. The program brings people together through film and conversation to better understand local and wider issues and inspire action.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn her talk\, Bryn will share more about the Meaningful Movies Project—highlighting past events\, upcoming screenings\, and the broader mission behind the work. She will also discuss the May screening of Join or Die on Thursday\, May 21. She will speak about her goals to strengthen communication across the network by leveraging her background in marketing\, including plans to introduce tools like Slack to help bridge gaps\, improve collaboration\, and support more effective outreach. \nPay for your lunch ahead of time: (Lunch Ticket for 1)\nhttps://bit.ly/4qOoJI1\nDon’t forget\, you can park for free in the parking lot at Leif Erikson Lodge\, as well as in the underground parking lot at QFC (across the street from Leif Erikson Lodge)!
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/may-19-2026-bryn-bachman-on-sustainable-ballard-and-meaningful-movies/
LOCATION:Leif Erikson\, 2245 NW 57th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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SUMMARY:June 2\, 2026: State Representative Liz Berry
DESCRIPTION:TIME: 12:00 Noon \nLOCATION: Leif Erikson Lodge\, 2245 NW 57th St \nPlease join us to hear from our State Representative Liz Berry! Liz Berry is a Democratic member of the Washington House of Representatives\, representing the 36th Legislative District since January 2021. The 36th Legislative District includes Seattle neighborhoods Queen Anne\, Magnolia\, Interbay\, Ballard\, Phinney Ridge\, Crown Hill\, and Greenwood. Berry serves as Chair of the Labor & Workplace Standards Committee and is a member of the Environment & Energy and Consumer Protection & Business Committees. She also participates in the Legislative Committee on Economic Development and International Relations and serves as a Board Trustee of ArtsFund. These roles reflect her focus on labor rights\, environmental protection\, consumer advocacy\, and support for the arts. This promises to be very interesting and is a great opportunity to ask questions. We’ll see you there! \nPay for your lunch ahead of time: (Lunch Ticket for 1) \nUse this link: https://bit.ly/4qOoJI1 \nDon’t forget\, you can park for free in the parking lot at Leif Erikson Lodge\, as well as in the underground parking lot at QFC (across the street from Leif Erikson Lodge)!
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/june-2-2026-state-representative-liz-berry/
LOCATION:Leif Erikson\, 2245 NW 57th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260616T120000
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SUMMARY:June 16\, 2026: Aaron Fox\, YMCA Director of Philanthropy
DESCRIPTION:TIME: 12:00 Noon \nLOCATION: Leif Erikson Lodge\, 2245 NW 57th St\nJoin Ballard Rotary on June 16th to hear Aaron Fox\, Director of Philanthropy and Community Giving for the YMCA of Greater Seattle. Aaron has dedicated 19 years to the YMCA of Greater Seattle\, beginning his career at the Social Impact Center (YSIC)\, where he spent 15 years serving youth and young adults. In 2023\, he transitioned to the YMCA’s Financial Development Department as a Director of Philanthropy. This shift was driven by his firsthand experience with declining program funding following the pandemic\, as well as the strong partnerships he built across key departments. Aaron’s passion for serving YMCA communities is rooted in his direct service experience and his deep appreciation for the organization’s impact on individuals and families of all ages\, backgrounds\, and faiths. \nPay for your lunch ahead of time: (Lunch Ticket for 1)\nhttps://bit.ly/4qOoJI1 \nDon’t forget\, you can park for free in the parking lot at Leif Erikson Lodge\, as well as in the underground parking lot at QFC (across the street from Leif Erikson Lodge)!
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/june-16-2026-aaron-fox-ymca-director-of-philanthropy/
LOCATION:Leif Erikson\, 2245 NW 57th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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SUMMARY:June 23\, 2026: Lunch at Ballard NW Senior Center
DESCRIPTION:TIME: 12:00 Noon \nLOCATION: Ballard NW Senior Center\, 5429 32nd Ave NW\nOur intrepid Program Chair\, David Rice\, has planned a special lunch outing to Ballard NW Senior Center\, which will also include a brief tour by Executive Director Matt King\, and a brief talk about Rotary by David Rice! This is a chance to rub elbows with seniors and share the Rotary spirit\, so we hope to see you there! \nLunch at the center is served promptly at noon! It is important to arrive by 12 pm in order to be served. The suggested donation is $5.00 per meal. Come in\, join friends in the Harmony Dining Hall and visit over the noon meal.
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/june-23-2026-lunch-at-ballard-nw-senior-center/
LOCATION:Ballard Senior Center\, 5429 32nd Ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260630T120000
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SUMMARY:June 30\, 2026: Transition Celebration Picnic & 80th Birthday of Ballard Rotary
DESCRIPTION:You can’t miss this event! We are celebrating both our club’s 80th anniversary and the “turning of the wheel” as we transition from the leadership of 2025-2026 under Alana Morris to the leadership of 2026-2027 under Wil Barrett. It’s time to have FUN! \nAn email invitation will be coming your way soon\, with the opportunity to say yes\, you are coming\, and to say you will be bringing a potluck food item. Pete and Linda will be providing those picnic favorites\, hot dogs and hamburgers. Drinks and a celebratory cake will also be provided!
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/june-30-2026-transition-celebration-picnic-80th-birthday-of-ballard-rotary/
LOCATION:Leif Erikson\, 2245 NW 57th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260721T120000
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SUMMARY:July 21st\, 2026: Washington State Treasurer\, Mike Pellicciotti
DESCRIPTION:TIME: 12:00 Noon \nLOCATION: Leif Erikson Lodge\, 2245 NW 57th St\nJoin Ballard Rotary in a special program with Mike Pellicciotti\, Washington State Treasurer. Elected in 2020 as Washington’s chief financial officer\, Mike is dedicated to increasing government transparency\, protecting Washington’s financial health\, and leading policies that best serve our state’s working families and retirees. As State Treasurer\, Mike is leading good government reforms and policy proposals to reduce financial barriers for all Washingtonians. Last year he was selected as a Rodel Fellow\, the bipartisan recognition of America’s 24 most promising elected leaders. \nThe State Treasurer is Washington’s chief financial officer\, who manages the Office of the State Treasurer (OST). OST is the state agency that serves as the bank for Washington State government. OST operates divisions which manage public investments\, debt\, and cash for the State of Washington and leads policy initiatives affecting the State Treasury and the state’s long-term fiscal health. \nThis is going to be a very special meeting! Invite your friends and colleagues\, and be prepared for thoughtful discussion. \nPay for your lunch ahead of time: (Lunch Ticket for 1)\nhttps://bit.ly/4qOoJI1 \nDon’t forget\, you can park for free in the parking lot at Leif Erikson Lodge\, as well as in the underground parking lot at QFC (across the street from Leif Erikson Lodge)!
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/july-7th-2026-washington-state-treasurer-mike-pellicciotti/
LOCATION:Leif Erikson\, 2245 NW 57th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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