Events

TIME: Noon LOCATION: Picolinos Ristorante Join us to hear Dr. Michelle H. Martin, the Beverly Cleary Endowed Professor for Children and Youth Services in the Information School at the University of Washington, where she teaches graduate courses in children’s and young adult literature and youth services. Michelle is a renowned author, essayist, lecturer, book critic, […]

TIME: Noon LOCATION: Zoom Join us on Zoom to hear from the new Executive Director of Mary's Place, Dominique Alex. Dominique stepped into the permanent role after serving as the interim director when Mary Hartman retired. Dominique's background is in comprehensive early learning, advocacy, and family support, focusing on families with low income or experiencing homelessness. […]

TIME: Noon LOCATION: Picolinos Ristorante Ballard Rotary's Peacebuilders Committee Chair, Alana Morris, will speak about her recent trip to Kenya to see the work being done to eradicate malaria by the Rotarian non-profit Malaria Partners International, and to Ethiopia to see the work being done for our Peace Project in Ethiopia. Alana also had the opportunity […]

Ballard Rotary is hosting a lithium-ion battery recycling event on Earth Day, April 20th. The collection site will be in the parking lot at Fred Meyer in Ballard, 915 NW 45th St. The campaign seeks to recycle lithium-ion batteries that come in cell phones, laptops, tablets, power drills, e-bikes, electric vehicles and anything that is […]

H3D TIME: Noon LOCATION: Picolinos Ristorante Join us in this remarkable opportunity to hear from Chief of Police Adrian Diaz, who has been a dedicated member of the Seattle Police Department for more than two decades. His work building relationships that bridge race, ethnicity and every flavor of humanity can be seen across the Department and […]

May 14, 2024 - David Endicott and Music 4 Life TIME: Noon LOCATION: Zoom Join us to hear David Endicott, co-founder and CEO of Music4Life, speak about how Music4Life provides donated-and-repaired musical instruments at no charge for use by students who attend public schools and are from families in-need. David operates his own marketing consulting firm […]

Food & Hygiene Drive on Saturday, May 18 It's time for our annual Spring Hygiene/Food Drive to benefit Mary's Place! The drive will take place on Saturday, May 18th, at the popular Ballard Town & Country (formerly called Ballard Market). It is always a most rewarding and well-received project, so be sure to watch for […]

May 21, 2024 - Brian Rutberg and 3C Communications Training TIME: Noon LOCATION: Picolinos Bryan Rutberg, founder and principal of 3C Communications Training, is our featured speaker. 3C Communications Training works with leaders and their organizations to create better connections with stakeholders by becoming more confident and effective communicators who craft meaningful messages that are understandable, […]