SB Volunteer Orientation

Get More Involved with Sustainable Ballard!

December 1, 2011

Where? 

private home, details upon RSVP

What time? 

7:00PM - 8:30PM

For more information, contact 

orna@sustainableballard.org

Join us to learn about the many ways you can help SB offer more to the community!
From one-time, quick-and-easy tasks, to ongoing roles and leadership roles, with as much or as little responsibility as you care to take on - - there is a way you can help out that is perfect for you!

JOIN US!
Please RSVP HERE for location and any questions you may have.

We look forward to talking with you!

2011 Christmas Ships

December 7, 2011

Where? 

Golden Gardens and Ballard Locks

What time? 

8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

For more information, contact 

http://www.argosycruises.com/themecruises/xmasschedule.cfm

Choirs onboard sing 20-minute performances. On shore, gather around roaring bonfires.

Mr. Beasley's Christmas Party

fundraiser for Ballard NW Senior Center

December 8, 2011

Where? 

Taproot Theater

What time? 

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

For more information, contact 

http://www.ballardseniorcenter.org/

Call 297-0403 for more info. Pre-reception and play.

SB Knitters for the Homeless - Dec 2011

Knit community and warmers for homeless community members

December 9, 2011

Where? 

Aster Coffee Lounge

5615 24th Ave NW

What time? 

7:0PM - 9:00PM

For more information, contact 

Jody Grage at jodytgrage@gmail.com or 718-1529

Learn to knit! Learn new knitting skills! Bring yarn and needles if you have them - and some to share with those who don't if you can.
Jody Grage is leading this group for anyone who would enjoy getting together monthly to knit simple hats and scarves for community members who do not have a warm home this Fall and Winter.
No prior experience necessary! Jody will teach easy, pretty patterns and walk you through your project.

Repeats every second Friday, same time and place. All welcome!

2011 Pathway of Lights at Green Lake Park

December 10, 2011

Where? 

Green Lake Park

What time? 

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

For more information, contact 

Carl Bergquist, Assistant Coordinator at the Green Lake Community Center, at (206) 684-0780 or Carl.Bergquist [at] seattle.gov.

The 35th Pathway of Lights, the annual lighting of the path around Green Lake, is scheduled for Saturday, December 10, 2011, 5-8 p.m., rain or shine. Admission is free.

The “walk of lights” is lit up by luminarias that line Green Lake’s pathway. Walkers are encouraged to bring their own lights and candles to add to the ambiance.

As many of 10,000 participants have attended in the past.

Volunteers are needed to help place and light the thousands of luminaria and to clean up after the event. Individuals, businesses, community organizations, and school and scout groups are welcome to participate. Event setup will be 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., the lighting of the candles takes place at 5 p.m., and cleanup is from 8 – 9 p.m.

Music groups of 20 people or less are also needed to play unamplified holiday music at the event. Musicians will be located at four sites around the lake: the Green Lake Community Center on the east side, the Green Lake Small Craft Center (the Aqua Theater) on the south side, the Bathhouse Theater (Seattle Public Theatre) on the north side and the arch on the east of side of the community center. Performances last 30-45 minutes.

Warm drinks and treats will be available at the four music sites, as will donation bins for non-perishable food items for Northwest Harvest.

The Pathway of Lights at Green Lake is sponsored by Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Seattle Parks and Recreation Green Lake Advisory Council. This year, the event will also be made possible with the help of community sponsors, including Green Lake Windermere Real Estate Company, Lake & Company Real Estate, Green Lake Masonic Lodge #149, North Seattle Sarah, Viewhalloo Designs and The Hearthstone.

For more information about the Pathway of Lights, volunteer opportunities, music at the event, or sponsorship options, please contact Carl Bergquist, Assistant Coordinator at the Green Lake Community Center, at (206) 684-0780 or Carl.Bergquist [at] seattle.gov.

Ballard Art Walk 12-10-11

December 10, 2011

Where? 

downtown Ballard

What time? 

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

For more information, contact 

http://ballardchamber.com or 784-9705

Cheap Bastard (aka David Volk) Reading at The RE Store

December 10, 2011

Where? 

The RE Store, Ballard

1440 NW 52nd, Seattle, WA 98107

What time? 

10a-12noon

For more information, contact 

Bray at brayh@re-store.org

"Cheap Bastard" (aka David Volk) Reading Saturday, December 10th atThe RE Store in Seattle

Come hear David Volk, the author of The Cheap Bastard’s Guide to Seattle, do a reading from his book at The RE Store in Seattle - you will be entertained as well as come away with great deal ideas (not mentioned in the book) for the holidays! When he’s not looking for ways for locals to save money doing what they already enjoy, he writes about business, travel, food, popular culture and silly people doing dumb things. His work has appeared in AAA Journey, Horizon Airlines Magazine and Seattle magazine. You can check out his Web site at davidvolk.com or find the latest cheap bastard deals on his blog at cheapbastardseattle.com. Sign up for his daily deal e-mail at david at davidvolk.com

Zero-Energy House Open House

December 10, 2011

Where? 

Ballard Parks

RSVP for address

What time? 

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

For more information, contact 

Eric Thomas 646-260-3734

Open House and Press Tour

Saturday, December 10, 2011

3 pm to 4 pm, followed by a party for friends and family.

Beer, wine, and light refreshments will be served.

Eric Thomas and Alexandra Salmon will be offering tours of their new home, the first in Seattle to produce more energy than it uses. On hand to answer questions will be Ted L. Clifton, the designer of the house, and Ted W. Clifton, the builder, as well as the suppliers of some of the house’s key energy-saving components.
With its air-tight shell, structural insulated panel (SIP) construction, numerous south-facing windows, highly efficient heat pump, and 6,000-watt solar panel array on the roof, this one-of-a-kind house has no electrical bills and costs nothing to heat. No oil, natural gas, or other fuels are used. The home sends power to the city’s electrical grid when the sun is out and draws it during the night or on cloudy days. (Contrary to popular belief, the Pacific Northwest is an excellent place for solar.) Averaged over the entire year, the panels produce more power than the house uses.
Not only will Thomas and Salmon not pay any energy bills for as long as they own their house, which saves hundreds of dollars a month at today’s rates, but Washington State’s incentive program will pay them nearly $1,000 a year for the next nine years. They’ll also receive a 30% federal tax credit for their solar installation at the end of this year, equal to about $9,000.

Holiday Solstice Party 2011

December 17, 2011

Where? 

Sunset Hill Community Club

3003 NW 66th St

What time? 

4:30 pm - 9:00 pm

For more information, contact 

info@sustainableballard.org

• potluck
• artist sale
• music
• fun!!

Sustainable Ballard Book Club - Dec 2011

reading Agenda for a New Economy

December 20, 2011

Where? 

private home in Ballard

RSVP to Jessica for directions.

What time? 

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

For more information, contact 

Jessica

The Sustainable Ballard Book Club is reading David Korten's Agenda for a New Economy this month and will be meeting to discuss on Tuesday, December 20th, 7:00PM - 9:00PM.

Why is a total restructuring of the economy really necessary? What would an alternative economic system look like? Can we do without Wall Street? Who are the leaders and institutions/organizations who serve (or could serve) as catalysts for the movement to transform our economy?

Please join us to discuss! RSVP to Jessica for directions.

Feast of the Winter Solstice

Fremont Arts Council 2011 Feast of the Winter Solstice In Ballard!

December 21, 2011

Where? 

The Demtre Building

1415 NW 52nd

What time? 

6:00 pm - 3:00 am

For more information, contact 

myfremont.org

Fremont Arts Council 2011 Feast of the Winter Solstice In Ballard! (see below for important pre-event info)

If you have never had a chance to participate and experience this amazing event, or haven't in a while, this is the year.

Fremont Arts Council has a marvelous and huge space this year in Ballard that will accommodate a larger event and lots of artworks and installations. There will be feasting, toasting, dancing and revelry of all sorts. Live music, the lovely Tea House, sanctuary, artworks everywhere. Dress in your favorite Solstice finery or costume and see all the lovely faces in the candle light!

--Invitations and Tickets--two ways to get into the event this year.

1. Volunteers receive an *Invitation* to enter free of charge. Volunteers are asked to help build and decorate for some hours in the days before Solstice, and/or do night-of jobs. Many hands ensures the event flows easy, is fun for all, and is well cared for. Limited to 200. Please go to Volunteer Registration: myfremont.org if you want to be part of the Feast Crew.
2. Buy a *Ticket* for $25.00. FAC is doing this for the first time this year to simplify attendance for some and lower everyone's stress at this busy time of year. Some people have time to work on the event, some don't, but everyone can relax and contribute in whatever way is best for them. (One Ticket = One Admittance) No tickets sold at the door day-of event so plan ahead. Brownpapertickets.com

--Food and Feasting
The richness of the Feast comes from all our contributions. Surprise us all with something amazing to eat! Everyone whether registered to volunteer or with ticket brings delicious gifts for the feast table to share with the community. We break bread at 7:00 PM.

--Next Day
Since they will be walking on air, participants are asked to help a little if possible with clean up the next day (22nd) 9am-5pm. This is a volunteer-run event by and for artists AND anyone who appreciates artists in the community.

(posted by Eric Smith)

Sustainable Ballard Holiday Party 2011

December 29, 2011

Where? 

The Stepping Stone

5903 24th Ave. NW

What time? 

6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

For more information, contact 

info@sustainableballard.org

Please join us in celebrating all there is to celebrate this season:
Having made it through the holidays! The end of an eventful year! The beginning of another one! The days are getting longer again! Ourselves and each other!

Drop by anytime and raise a glass (or two) with your fellow Sustainable Ballardites, enjoy good food and good company with old friends and new. We’ll regale you with all that Sustainable Ballard has made happen this year (you are sure to be impressed!) and talk about our hopes for the coming year.

Party at our friend and partner's The Stepping Stone (21 & over) at 5903 24th Ave. NW, featuring locally made beer, NW wine and saké, local art, locally made furniture from locally salvaged wood and sustainable materials, and the best vinyl music, spun lovingly by owner Robby Becker. Plus - a portion of the proceeds will benefit Sustainable Ballard!

Have a couple hours to help with the party? We would be grateful! Please contact Jenny. Thanks!

New Year’s Eve Day - Plan OCCUPATION 2012!

open community dialogue

December 31, 2011

Where? 

Interfaith Community Church

1763 NW 62nd Street, Ballard 98107

What time? 

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

For more information, contact 

Jon Ramer ; (206) 972-7356

Whether you’ve occupied in the past or are curious about an occupied future, come and support the common good.

• It’s up to us: business, labor, government, universities, religions, unaffiliated!
• It’s up to us: conservatives, progressives, libertarians and independents!
• Let us learn together how to:
  • Model respectful, inclusive, post-partisan dialogue on issues that matter.
  • Reawaken our empathy for each other.
  • Build a community based on morality, sustainability, justice and peace.
  • Promote self-governance solutions rooted in innovation and entrepreneurship
  • Provide a compassionate response to those in need.
  • Utilize collective thinking to construct a better future together.

Free!!

Join your friends, families, neighbors and fellow citizens who are also committed to inspiring public awareness, entrepreneurship and political action to promote liberty, justice and equal opportunity for everyone.

For the past 12 years we have gathered on New Year's Eve day to reflect upon the year that's passed and to prepare for the year ahead. After the community dialogue we take a Peace walk around Green Lake.

It was at this session 2 years ago that we introduced the idea of Seattle being the first city in the world to affirm the Charter for Compassion; there are now 70 cities around the world that are in this process. You can learn more here.

This year will be unlike any other. The awakening and rising of the Occupy Movement has literally changed everything. We are inspired by this awakening and are interested in strengthening its growth.

This event is an open community dialogue focused on co-creating our plans for Occupation 2012. Please come and share your plans for direct actions, activities, and events. If you have ideas that you want to share and formulate into plans, this is an ideal place to make that happen. This is a chance to reach out to the community at large and to gain more support for the work happening locally and globally.

The Interfaith Community Church is the oldest operating church in King County and if you've never been there you are in for a treat. Many Occupiers know Jamal Rahman and his participation through the Occupy Sanctuary. This is his home church. Pasted below are the details about the event and attached is a flyer.

Like Occupy This Moment, which took place December 10th, this event is being organized by an unsanctioned, leaderless group of individuals acting as concerned citizens interested in strengthening the common good. If you have any questions please contact Jon Ramer 206 972-7356.