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Here’s a quick peek at some upcoming things to check out.  July is a busy month here in the ‘hood…

Check out Market Street Traders on the July 12th Artwalk at 2016 NW Market Street.  They’ve got beaded baskets of all sizes from people in Bali.  The elders teach the children the craft and the whole economy benefits.  Grab on of these shimmering treasures, anywhere from 3 inches to two feet in size!

Drop in to enjoy a pot of your favorite tea at Floating Leaves, Ballard’s first authentic Taiwanese tea house.  Chinese antiques, music for the soul, and welcoming employees are sure to give you a bit of respite in your hectic day.  Owner Shiuwen draws on her memories of Taiwan to create just the right atmosphere in which to find peace.

Street Cars?  In Ballard?  It certainly would provide yet another alternative to your car, not to mention giving our town a real flair.  July 8, 4 – 6 p.m, there will be a public forum to learn about and discuss the proposed Seattle Street Car Network. Sponsored by Jan Drago and the Seattle Streetcar Alliance. For more info, please contact Drago’s office at 684-8801.

The July 12th Artwalk also will offer the opportunity to make your own unique paperweight at Art by Fire (5465 Leary Ave NW).  Come make a red, white and blue heart that you can proudly display and say, “I made that!”  Please call 789-1490 to reserve your space.  Ages 7 and up, $28.  But where else can you say you learned to make a glass paperweight for so little?

July 12th and 13th bring us another day of fun sponsored by the Nordic Heritage Museum…  Tivoli Viking Days!  (3014 NW 67th Street)  The full free day brings you Vikings in costume showing off ancient crafts and skills, incredible edibles including Swedish meatballs, multiple stages full of music and folk dancing, and loads of high-quality Nordic crafts for sale.  Museum admission is free during the festival, with added living history re-enactor folks to add to the experience.  Paid events are the very popular traditional Swedish pancake breakfast takes place from 9 am to 12pm on Saturday and from 10 am to 1 pm on Sunday. ($8 adults, $6 kids 12 and under) and a famous Salmon Barbecue Dinner will be on Saturday from 5 pm to 7 pm. ($12adults, $8 kids 12 and under)  Come have fun, it’s the 25th anniversary of the event!

Stay tuned for more in-depth reviews of above items and more fun things to do!