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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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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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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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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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