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Interested in joining, or just want to learn more? We'd love to meet you!

Ballard-Alki # 170 has been part of the Ballard community since 1906, and we're always looking for people who want to be part of that tradition, whether you're a longtime Ballard resident or new to the neighborhood. Our members come from working and middle class backgrounds, and we're actively welcoming LGBTQIA+ community members and people of color as we work to reflect the full diversity of the community around us.

There are lots of ways to get a feel for who we are before committing to anything. Join us for one of our Movie Nights or Board Game Nights, or come to a potluck after our Thursday night business meetings - those are in-person and usually get going around 8:30 pm. If you'd like to join us, just drop us a line ahead of time so we know to expect you. You can also reach us by email, Facebook, or Instagram, and we're happy to answer questions or find a time that works if Thursdays are difficult.

Why become a member? Odd Fellowship offers real opportunities to build leadership skills, volunteer in your community, and connect with Odd Fellows lodges around the world. But closer to home, membership means being part of a lodge that donates to the Ballard Food Bank and the Northwest Immigrants Rights Project, opens its hall to nonprofit groups, and hosts everything from Death Cafés and haunted houses to Life Drawing Studios and community theater. We exist for the social fabric of this neighborhood, and membership is how you become part of sustaining it. As we've all been reminded in recent years, having a welcoming community isn't a luxury, it's central to our health and wellbeing. Odd Fellowship is a meaningful way to build and rebuild those bonds.

When you're ready to join, the process is straightforward: find a sponsor, fill out an application, and meet with a small interview committee who will get to know you. The committee reports back to the lodge, the lodge votes, and initiations are held at various times and locations throughout the year — we'll keep you informed as opportunities come up. In the meantime, our open events are always there for you.

 

We hope to see you soon!

 

 

Ballard Alki Lodge IOOF

1706 NW Market St

Seattle, WA 98107

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Letter-Writing Afternoon

 

Join us for A Letter Writing Afternoon

Take an afternoon to slow down, put pen to paper, and reconnect with the people you care about.

Whether you're catching up with old friends, sending a thoughtful note to family, or simply enjoying some quiet creative time, you're welcome here.

There will be tea, coffee, snacks, wax seals, and some stationery to share (but feel free to bring your own too)
Feel free to bring crafts too! 

Saturday, June 20 1-4 pm

1706 NW Market St

 

 

1st Thursday  Movie Night

Odd Fellows Movie Night is an opportunity to gather with your lodge brothers and sisters, invite your friends and family and enjoy a great movie!

Email us at [email protected] or visit us on Facebook for this month's feature

Social time at 7:00

Film at 7:30

We can't advertise the film under our screening license, but it will always be a classic!  We are exploring the themes of Friendship, Love and Truth.

Board Game Night 3rd Thursdays

A smorgasbord of board games, art projects, movies, or presentations. Open to the public!

Email us at [email protected] or for details!
Generally runs from 7pm - 10 pm

 

Big Tent Lodge 5th Thursdays

 Every 5th Thursday we host a special event! Keep your eyes on our Facebook and Instagram pages for details

 

 

Death Cafe - First Sundays

Death Café is a gathering where open-minded people can come together to explore thoughts, dismantle taboos, and normalize the practice of talking about death; one heartfelt conversation at a time. It’s all about embracing the inevitability with a curious spirit and sparking dialogues that illuminate the art of living well by reflecting on our final curtain call. Here, with cups of tea and sweet desserts, we're rewriting the narrative on death and making every moment count with more zest for life.

While Death Cafe is not a grief support group, it is open to anyone interested in deepening their understanding and acceptance of matters related to death and dying.

Join us in the Ballard Alki Odd Fellows hall at 1706 NW Market St, Seattle, for conversation and camaraderie. We meet on the first Sunday of the month from 6:30-8:30.

Please note that space is limited and registration is required. Please email [email protected] to register, or if you have any questions. 

Join Us!

Why Join the Odd Fellows? 

Real talk: we're a 200+ year-old organization that's somehow still cool. Here's what you're getting into:

Your New Favorite People

You know how hard it is to make friends as an adult? We do!  And we solved that. Show up to a lodge meeting and suddenly you've got a whole crew - locally and literally around the world!

Do Good Things Without It Being Weird

Our motto is "visit the sick, relieve the distressed, bury the dead, educate the orphan," which sounds intense but basically means: we show up for people. Food bank drives, fundraisers, helping out when someone's going through it. You'll make a difference.

Personal Growth 

Our rituals and degrees teach about leadership, compassion, and being a better human. It's like a TED Talk series but with costumes and tradition. Famous members include: Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, William McKinley, and Warren G. Harding. Also Winston Churchill and King George IV of the United Kingdom, and Wyatt Earp, Charles Lindbergh, P.T. Barnum, Charlie Chaplin, Al Pinkerton, Casey Jones... and you?

Hang Out and Have a Good Time

Dinners, parties, movie nights, and more! It's the kind of stuff where you're genuinely excited to show up for. Everyone's welcome!  

 

Bottom Line:

Join the Odd Fellows if you want community that feels real, friends who actually care, and a reason to be proud of how you spend your time. Plus, the parties are pretty great.


 For information about membership, please contact us! We'd love to meet you!

 Email: [email protected]

Snail mail: Ballard-Alki Odd Fellows P O Box 17940 Seattle WA 98127 

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