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New Beginnings in 2016

After 12 years serving the community, Sustainable Ballard is pursuing 501(c)(3) status this year! Our lawyers say the easiest approach is to dissolve the old organization and start anew. This will mean very few changes from the perspective of our followers and friends except that you will now be able to donate directly to us for a tax deduction, and we will have a new "supporting member" program to reward those who make a donation of money or a significant number of hours. As a member, you have a say in this decision. Please join us at our Open House/Annual Meeting this Saturday to vote on this and other items. Details below.

	Open House/Annual Meeting - Jan. 23 - please join us! We hope you all will join us for Sustainable Ballard's annual meeting and open house! Be part of the celebration as we introduce our 2016 projects and project leaders, and help us thank our 2015 project leaders and volunteers. We'll also be there to listen…please share your ideas and hopes, and where you’d like to see us prioritize our resources. Saturday, Jan. 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. Details...
	Meaningful Movies: Sustainable Ballard - "Just Eat It" - Jan. 31 After catching a glimpse of the billions of dollars of good food that is wasted each year, filmmakers and food lovers Jen and Grant quit grocery shopping and survived only on foods that would otherwise be thrown away. Their film, "Just Eat It," looks at our systemic obsession with expiration dates, perfect produce and portion sizes. Discussions will follow the screening. Sunday, Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. Details...
	RainWise 101 workshop - Feb. 3 At this free workshop you'll learn about applying for a rebate from Seattle Public Utilities & King County for up to 100% of the cost of your rain garden or cistern. Hear from homeowners in your area that have completed the rebate process, meet trained RainWise installers, and get set to take the next step for your rebate! Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. Details...
	Little Free Library book swap: all are welcome! - Feb. 6 Whether you’re a Little Free Librarian or not, you’re invited to get together with Little Free Library owners and other like-minded folks! Let’s swap some old books and introduce some new, get to meet each other, and trade stories and nibbles. Saturday, Feb. 6 from 4 to 6 p.m. Details...
	Save the Date: Concert @ Egan's - Mar. 24 Susan Harper is donating her talents to Sustainable Ballard for a fundraiser at Egan’s on March 24. We’ll have a family-friendly concert at 7 p.m. and an adult concert at 9 p.m. More info to follow, so save the date and get ready to support Sustainable Ballard while enjoying an evening of great music! Details...
	Ballard Market receipts support Sustainable Ballard Your Ballard Market receipts mean income for Sustainable Ballard! As a charitable organization registered with Ballard Market, Sustainable Ballard receives a donation of 1% of pre-tax subtotals from receipts we send in to them. Please save your receipts -- and bring them to our Annual Meeting/Open House on Jan. 23! Details...
	Ballard Knitters for the Homeless - changes for the new year! A new year, a new day, a new place — Ballard Knitters for the Homeless is making a few changes! Now meeting on the second Tuesday of each month at Grumpy D’s, the knitters will continue in 2016 making warmies for people living on the streets, in shelters or tent encampments. Everyone is welcome, no matter the skill level. Details...
	Free Letters Home™ going strong The Free Letters Home™ project successfully continued its mission in Ballard in 2015, serving 89 individuals at Nyer Urness House and The Bridge Center with 321 cards/postcards and 153 stamps. We are looking for ways to expand the program, especially new venues where we can reach more people. And as always, donations of cards and stamps are welcome! Details...
	Market gleaners gathered 13,918 pounds in 2015 - WOW! Thanks to everyone on the Market Gleaning team, 13,918 pounds of food were transported from the Ballard Farmers Market to the Ballard Food Bank in 2015! It is great to know that we were able to keep this food from going to waste. Contact us if you're interested in volunteering with the Gleaning team on Sunday afternoons this year. Details...
	Other Community Events
	SR 99 lane closures - time to get out the bike? From Monday, January 18 through mid-February, the median lanes of State Route 99 will be closed in both directions between the Aurora Bridge and just north of Mercer Street. The Washington State Department of Transportation has some important tips for drivers and bus riders. Details...
	Local Climate Solutions from Front Line Communities - Jan. 23 You are invited to join with local participants from the COP21 session at La Galerie des Solutions including local activist Sarra Tekola; members of the Tulalip, Lummi, and Saanich Tribes; and keynote speaker Laurence Brahm -- a global activist, social entrepreneur, international lawyer, political economist, and author of 20+ books on Asia. Sponsored by the Green Party of Washington State. Saturday, Jan. 23 at 1 p.m. Details...
	Salmon in the City Seattle - Jan. 28 Salmon in the City is a free event highlighting innovations in ecologically sustainable urban design and development that protect water quality and Puget Sound. NOAA Fisheries will present groundbreaking research regarding the impacts of urban stormwater on salmon and watersheds. Thursday, Jan. 28 from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Details...
	Stories of Home Friday Night Social - Jan. 29 Along with wonderful guitar music, great snacks and cookies, and an arts project, our special guests will be sharing their stories of Ballard homes. The stories will include a former homeowner now living in a car, Net Zero Ballard builders, Tiny Houses, making home in a string of bungalows, and a family with a long history on Sunset Hill. Friday, Jan. 29 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Details...
	The Great Seattle Seed Swap - Jan. 30 Share your edible garden and get inspired to try a new vegetable variety! Bring seeds of vegetables, herbs and edible flowers to swap or just come and get some. We’ll have seed-saving talks and non-profit tables. Saturday, Jan. 30 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Details...
	21 Acres: Give Your Heart Some Love - Feb. 4 Welcome to heart health month! Registered dietitian Megan Ellison will walk you through a mouth-watering menu in this hands-on culinary experience to nourish your heart with tasty recipes featuring locally produced and seasonal ingredients. Thursday, Feb. 4 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Details...
	Sustainable NE Seattle: Hands On! A Community Skills-Share Fair - Feb. 6 The 6^thannual HANDS ON! community skills-share fair will include workshops on a wide variety of skills, including digital technology, electric bike conversions, knitting, weaving baskets, cultivating mushrooms, and much more. Saturday, Feb. 6 Details...
	Seattle Tilth class: Make Herbal Infusions - Feb. 6 Turn garden herbs into culinary and medicinal infusions. Herbs like mint, fennel, lavender and chamomile are easy to grow and can be made into products that are healthful and delicious. Learn how to grow, harvest and utilize garden herbs in your kitchen pantry and medicine cabinet. Saturday, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. Details...
	Threadcycle - keep unwearable clothing out of the landfill! King County and Seattle Public Utilities have teamed with used clothing collectors to keep damaged clothes and linens out of the landfill! The Threadcycle campaign encourages people to donate all clothes, shoes, and linens -- not just "gently used" -- for reuse or recycling. Details...