Category: events

Join us Saturday, September 26 from 1-3pm for our very first Lunch & Learn community event! The topic for this event will be Secrets of a Successful Organizer, hosted by Ballard Solidarity member and editor of Labor Notes magazine, Al Bradbury. Al will guide us in a discussion about about some fundamentals of worker organizing (whether you already have a union or not) and how they might apply to organizing tenants or neighbors too.

Lunch and socialize – 1pm-2pm
Community Presentation and discussion – 2pm-3pm

Location: near Ballard High School- details shared prior to event

Registration will close Sept 25 at 1:00pm.

Ballard Solidarity events have people attending of a wide range of ages with a wide range of immune sensitivities. Please postpone attending the potluck if you have active cold/flu/COVID symptoms, even past the 3-4 day mark.

FYI

We want to let folks know that we do take photos at our events to help us spread the word about the potluck. We use use them on our website, newsletter, and Instagram. Children’s faces will always be blurred on our social media, and if for any reason you’d like us to also blur out your face, please reach out and let one of the organizers know via emailing ballardsolidarity206@proton.me and we will do our best to protect your privacy. (Please note, that other neighbors may take/post photos.)

Join us Sunday, August 23 from 1-3pm for the next Ballard Solidarity Potluck!

Bring your favorite dish, get to know your neighbors, share food and discussion, and learn how you can get involved to help build a true community of solidarity!

Location: near Ballard Commons- details shared prior to event

Ballard Solidarity events have people attending of a wide range of ages with a wide range of immune sensitivities. Please postpone attending the potluck if you have active cold/flu/COVID symptoms, even past the 3-4 day mark.

FYI

We want to let folks know that we do take photos at our events to help us spread the word about the potluck. We use use them on our website, newsletter, and Instagram. Children’s faces will always be blurred on our social media, and if for any reason you’d like us to also blur out your face, please reach out and let one of the organizers know via emailing ballardsolidarity206@proton.me and we will do our best to protect your privacy. (Please note, that other neighbors may take/post photos.)

Update: We’ve reached capacity for the July 18 potluck, but there are other events to join. Email us at ballardsolidarity206@proton.me to learn more!

Join us Saturday, July 18th from 1-3pm for the next Ballard Solidarity Potluck!


Bring your favorite dish, get to know your neighbors, share food and discussion, and learn how you can get involved to help build a true community of solidarity!

Location: Brewery District – details shared prior to event

FYI

We want to let folks know that we do take photos at our events to help us spread the word about the potluck. We use use them on our website, newsletter, and Instagram. Children’s faces will always be blurred on our social media, and if for any reason you’d like us to also blur out your face, please reach out and let one of the organizers know via emailing ballardsolidarity206@proton.me and we will do our best to protect your privacy. (Please note, that other neighbors may take/post photos.)

Join us Saturday, June 20th from 1-3pm for the next Ballard Solidarity Potluck!

Bring your favorite dish, get to know your neighbors, share food and discussion, and learn how you can get involved to help build a true community of solidarity!

Location: details shared prior to event

Ballard Solidarity events have people attending of a wide range of ages with a wide range of immune sensitivities. Please postpone attending the potluck if you have active cold/flu/COVID symptoms, even past the 3-4 day mark.

FYI

We want to let folks know that we do take photos at our events to help us spread the word about the potluck. We use use them on our website, newsletter, and Instagram. Children’s faces will always be blurred on our social media, and if for any reason you’d like us to also blur out your face, please reach out and let one of the organizers know via emailing ballardsolidarity206@proton.me and we will do our best to protect your privacy. (Please note, that other neighbors may take/post photos.)

Join us Saturday, May 30th from 1-3pm for the next Ballard Solidarity Potluck!

Bring your favorite dish, get to know your neighbors, share food and discussion, and learn how you can get involved to help build a true community of solidarity!

Location: details shared prior to event

FYI

If you’d like to donate your leftovers, we’ll be taking them to feed some neighbors nearby. We will have some clean takeout containers to transfer food to, but you’re also welcome to bring your food in a container you don’t need back!

We want to let folks know that we do take photos at our events to help us spread the word about the potluck. We use use them on our website, newsletter, and Instagram. Children’s faces will always be blurred on our social media, and if for any reason you’d like us to also blur out your face, please reach out and let one of the organizers know via emailing ballardsolidarity206@proton.me and we will do our best to protect your privacy. (Please note, that other neighbors may take/post photos.)

Join us Saturday, April 25th from 1-3pm for the next Ballard Solidarity Potluck!

Bring your favorite dish, get to know your neighbors, share food and discussion, and learn how you can get involved to help build a true community of solidarity!

Location: details shared prior to event

FYI

If you’d like to donate your leftovers, we’ll be taking them to feed some neighbors nearby. We will have some clean takeout containers to transfer food to, but you’re also welcome to bring your food in a container you don’t need back!

We want to let folks know that we do take photos at our events to help us spread the word about the potluck. We use use them on our website, newsletter, and Instagram. Children’s faces will always be blurred on our social media, and if for any reason you’d like us to also blur out your face, please reach out and let one of the organizers know via emailing ballardsolidarity206@proton.me and we will do our best to protect your privacy. (Please note, that other neighbors may take/post photos.)

We will be hosting an in-person Rapid Response Training with WAISN on Saturday, April 4th at 1pm at St. Paul United Church of Christ (6512 12th Ave NW, Seattle).

It is suggested (though not required) that you create a Signal account. The training itself will take place from 1-3 and then sign ups after.

We do have fairly large capacity, but seating will be first come, first served.

Feel free to reach out to us (ballardsolidarity206@proton.me) with any questions.

Join us Saturday, March 21st from 1-3pm for the next Ballard Solidarity Potluck!

Bring your favorite dish, get to know your neighbors, share food and discussion, and learn how you can get involved to help build a true community of solidarity!

Location: details shared prior to event — near Larsen’s Bakery

FYI

If you’d like to donate your leftovers, we’ll be taking them to feed some neighbors nearby. At this time, we can only accept donations of hot food and desserts (e.g. no salads, chips). We will have some clean takeout containers to transfer food to, but you’re also welcome to bring your food in a container you don’t need back!

We want to let folks know that we do take photos at our events to help us spread the word about the potluck. We use use them on our website, newsletter, and Instagram. Children’s faces will always be blurred on our social media, and if for any reason you’d like us to also blur out your face, please reach out and let one of the organizers know via emailing ballardsolidarity206@proton.me and we will do our best to protect your privacy. (Please note, that other neighbors may take/post photos.)

Join us Saturday, February 28th from 1-3pm for the next Ballard Solidarity Potluck!

Bring your favorite dish, get to know your neighbors, share food and discussion, and learn how you can get involved to help build a true community of solidarity!

Location: details shared prior to event — near Ballard Commons Park

FYI

If you’d like to donate your leftovers, we’ll be taking them to feed some neighbors nearby. At this time, we can only accept donations of hot food and desserts (e.g. no salads, chips). We will have some clean takeout containers to transfer food to, but you’re also welcome to bring your food in a container you don’t need back!

We want to let folks know that we do take photos at our events to help us spread the word about the potluck. We use use them on our website, newsletter, and Instagram. Children’s faces will always be blurred on our social media, and if for any reason you’d like us to also blur out your face, please reach out and let one of the organizers know via emailing ballardsolidarity206@proton.me and we will do our best to protect your privacy. (Please note, that other neighbors may take/post photos.)