Meridian Park Barter Party Tuesday, August 21

Meridian Park Neighborhood Association and Cascade K-8 Community School are co-hosting a barter at City Hall on Tuesday, August 21st from 6-8pm.  Community members of all ages are invited to gather to share potluck food and to trade items and services for fun.

Zeth Peterka is one of the musicians
who will play during the Party

To augment the festive market atmosphere, the barter will feature several local musicians.  Zeth Peterka, who has recently been seen and heard at Shoreline Farmer's Market, will be one of the performers, providing Old Time and Bluegrass music.  Local musician and Music Together Instructor, Elena DeLisle, has assembled a Cajun Music trio including herself, husband Steve Perry, (both Cascade K-8 parents) and neighbor Claudia Anastasio, especially for this event.  Adrian Bourne, accordionist, is also slated to play at the barter.

All musicians will be providing entertainment for the event at no cost to the hosts.  Barter participants are encouraged to show appreciation for the entertainment by offering bartered items in exchange for music if they like.

A barter is a gathering where neighbors and friends come together to trade goods and services for fun. At the last barter, in March, people brought baked goods, fresh eggs, granola, yogurt, hard cider, laundry detergent, kids' toys, records, preserves, tie-dyed shirts, dried herbs, metal garden art, canned chicken and much, much more. A greater amount of fresh Summer produce, backyard tree fruit and Fall Crop starts are predicted for this barter.

Participants are asked to bring a food item to share as well as their own plates, forks and cups.

The first half of the barter will be for setting up and previewing items for trade while enjoying the potluck food. The bartering will commence at 7pm. The only rule is that no money may be exchanged. For more information or to volunteer, contact Naomi at 206-853-1149.