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Ballard Events Calendar

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  • Glassblowing at the art walk
    September 13, 5:00pm
    Come to the Art By Fire Gallery at 5465 Leary Ave. NW for the Ballard Artwalk on September 13th and have the chance to make a spectacular heart. Beautiful colors to choose from and a lot of fun fo everyone. Ages7-? welcome. For only $29 and 10-15 minutes of a great time: you make your own masterpiece. Space is limited so please call 206-789-1490 to reserve your space. Don't miss out of the excitement and magic of glassblowing.

  • Ballard ArtWalk
    September 13, 6:00pm
    Local and regional artists exhibit their work at dozens of businesses and galleries along Ballard Ave., Market St. and the surrounding area in the monthly Ballard ArtWalk.

  • Fremont Oktoberfest
    September 19, 5:00pm
    The 12th Annual Fremont Oktoberfest is from September 19th-21st at Phinney Ave N & N 35th St. Access to the Stranger Microbrew Garden is $20 and restricted to people 21 or older with a valid ID. Admission includes a 5 oz souvenir tasting mug and 4 tasting tokens. The Brew Ha-Ha 5k run is Sunday, September 21st at 10 a.m.

  • 2008 Northern Lights Auction
    September 21, 4:30pm
    Share the Nordic spirit and join us for this elegant, annual affair including a fine dinner and thrilling live and silent auction! The 2008 Northern Lights "Auktion" will be held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel Ballroom on September 21st. Proceeds benefit the Nordic Heritage Museum. $100 per person. Tables for 10 available. For reservations, please call (206) 789-5707 ext. 10 or visit nordicmuseum.org.

  • Benefit concert
    September 26, 7:00pm
    Benefit concert for the Seattle Community Law Center by Three Young Musicians. Performance begins at 7pm at Trinity United Methodist Church (6512 23rd Ave NW.) $20 donation suggested.

  • Sustainable Ballard 5th Annual Festival
    September 27, 11:00am
    The Sustainable Ballard 5th Annual Festival will be held on September 27-28, 2008 at Ballard Commons Park. 2008 highlights include RE-bag making (Whatever totes your oats), undriving Ballard, home energy center, free school learning stations, eat local now!, urban farm zone, transportation row, and RE-cycled art station. Sustainable Ballard fosters new awareness of the importance of community connections and meaningful sustainability in response to excess energy dependence and consumption, and the depletion of key resources. The Festival runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.

  • From Survive to Thrive in our Chaotic Lives
    September 29, 7:00pm
    Do you ever feel like life is moving faster than your ability to participate in it? Most people are just trying to keep up with a world that nobody is designed for. It's time for an upgrade. Network Care is unlike anything you have ever experienced. Through Network Care, you will develop new strategies in your body which are associated with improvements in physical well-being, emotional and mental well-being, ability to handle life stress, life enjoyment, and overall quality of life. Join us for this talk and demonstration. We will challenge several pervasive myths which are keeping you from feeling alive and living your dream. Space is limited to 30 people. Call now to reserve a seat. 206-297-1126. 2622 NW Market Street, Suite C.

  • 102nd Annual Bazaar
    October 25, 10:00am
    Celebrate the 102nd Annual Bazaar at the Leif Erikson Lodge located at 2245 NW 57th Street. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 25th and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the 26th. Enjoy family fun and children's activities, traditional Norwegian food and Nordic craft vendors. Buy raffle tickets and win. The grand prize includes two round trip tickets to Norway via SAS. For more information: leiferiksonlodge.com