TIME: Noon LOCATION: Leif Erikson Lodge, 2245 NW 57th St, in Ballard We invite you to join us for a presentation by local actor and leadership coach, Andrew McMasters, who will be speaking about his new book, Listening Without Agenda: Practical Steps for Effective Listening. Andrew McMasters is a seasoned executive coach, actor, director, and entrepreneur with […]

TIME: Noon LOCATION: ZoomPlease join us in hearing from King County Councilmember Jorge L. Barón, who represents King County District 4. Before his election to the council in late 2024, Jorge served as the Executive Director of the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) from 2008 until 2023, and as a staff attorney with the organization from 2006 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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, […]