December 17, 2024 BHS Vocal Jazz Choir Holiday Performance

RIstorante Picolinos 6415 32nd Ave NW, Seattle, WA, United States

TIME: Noon LOCATION: Picolinos Members, friends, and family are invited to our annual tradition of Ballard High School Jazz Choir performing holiday musical favorites, led by Courtney Rowley. The songs will be a combination of modern melodies and holiday classics. The meal will be Picolinos' usual excellent fare, with holiday cookies added. This is such a special […]

December 3, 2024 – Kelly Kasper and Mitigating Small Business Risks

RIstorante Picolinos 6415 32nd Ave NW, Seattle, WA, United States

TIME: Noon LOCATION: Picolinos Join us to hear from Kelly Kasper, who brings 30 years of business expertise to assist organizations in navigating businesses through times of challenge, opportunity, and change. She applies her skills in strategic planning, continuity of operations, team building and training, organization, management training and development. Kelly helps business owners, executives and managers […]

November 19, 2024 – Gregory Alex and the Work of the Matt Talbot Center

RIstorante Picolinos 6415 32nd Ave NW, Seattle, WA, United States

TIME: Noon LOCATION: Picolinos Join us in hearing from Gregory K. Alex, MA, CDC, founding Director of Matt Talbot Center, a long-standing Seattle non-profit organization that operates a substance abuse treatment program and offers support, rehabilitative and restorative services to Seattle’s homeless, addicted and mentally ill populations. Established in 1985, the Matt Talbot Center (MTC) is located […]

November 5, 2024: Bob Davidson, President and CEO, Seattle Aquarium

RIstorante Picolinos 6415 32nd Ave NW, Seattle, WA, United States

TIME: Noon LOCATION: Picolinos Join us in hearing a presentation by Bob Davidson, President and CEO of the Seattle Aquarium. Bob Davidson became president and CEO of the Seattle Aquarium in 2010 and guided the Aquarium’s successful transition to nonprofit management. He also played a key role in the $41.5-million public/private New Currents Aquarium expansion in 2007, which made […]

October 15, 2024 – Mike Preiner and Boosting Student Math Skills

RIstorante Picolinos 6415 32nd Ave NW, Seattle, WA, United States

Join us in an inspiring program featuring Mike Preiner, who has a Ph.D. in Applied Physics and a background in data science, and is founder of The Math Agency to close math gaps before kids get to middle school. With support from The Math Agency (working with Seattle Parks and Recreation), students at Northgate Elementary […]

October 1, 2024: Dale Bateman and Seattle Maritime Academy

RIstorante Picolinos 6415 32nd Ave NW, Seattle, WA, United States

Join us in hearing from Dale Bateman, Associate Dean of Seattle Maritime Academy. A native of Salem, Oregon, Dale began his maritime career in the Coast Guard, retiring at the rank of Commander. During his 22-year career, CDR Bateman served aboard a variety of ships, sailing throughout the world. Additionally, he taught both navigation and […]

September 17, 2024 – Andrew Minear

RIstorante Picolinos 6415 32nd Ave NW, Seattle, WA, United States

TIME: Noon LOCATION: Picolinos Ristorante Join us to hear the Executive Director of Montlake Futures, Andrew Minear, speak to us about how Montlake Futures is the #1 producer of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities for University of Washington student-athletes. A young company, Montlake Futures seeks to leverage the roles and identities of student-athletes to help […]

Club Meeting September 10, 2024 Christy McDanold & Secret Garden Bookstore

RIstorante Picolinos 6415 32nd Ave NW, Seattle, WA, United States

We invite you to join us in hearing from Ballard notable Christy McDanold, owner of the Secret Garden Bookshop, located in the heart of downtown Ballard. Christy McDanold purchased the Secret Garden Bookshop in 1995 and has guided the store's success through many challenges, including Covid. A general interest bookstore for all ages, the store […]

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Club Meeting August 13, 2024 Pramila Jayapal

RIstorante Picolinos 6415 32nd Ave NW, Seattle, WA, United States

Join us to hear from Pramila Jayapal, the U.S. representative from Washington's 7th congressional district since 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, she represents most of Seattle, as well as some suburban areas of King County. Congresswoman Jayapal is committed to ensuring that every resident of the district has economic opportunity; fairness and equity; and safe […]

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Dave Boyd from Groundswell NW July 9, 2024

RIstorante Picolinos 6415 32nd Ave NW, Seattle, WA, United States

Dave Boyd, Past Board President and current Strategic Planning & Advocacy Director for Groundswell NW (https://www.groundswellnw.org), will speak about this NW Seattle parks and open space advocacy group that has been building community parks and habitat since 1989. Groundswell NW has been working for over 25 years to create a network of public green spaces […]