These started out with a few families, and over years the tight radius of hosts has loosened a bit.

In the last several years, almost all the hosts have lived south of Alaska, north of Dawson, east of Rainier and west of 50th. I think that makes sense, because the event consistently draws a core group of neighbors who enjoy walking.

Once we moved the brunch to Hillman City, and that drew a new, different, and smaller crowd. That makes me think there's plenty of opportunities to start up other neighborhood brunches around Hillman, Rainier Beach, and so on.

But again, everyone's welcome to show up at this one with food in hand.

Our brunch-o-meter is now empty! We need gracious hosts. October and beyond are available for you to share this longstanding neighborhood tradition. If you're interested or would like to know more, please contact me (email, or 329-5912) — or go ahead and sign yourself up on the brunch page. Thanks.

When & where are they?

• Brunches are usually the first Sunday of the month, from 10 to noon.
• Hosts have typically lived between Rainier and 50th Avenues S, S Alaska and S Dawson Streets.

How do they work?

• Brunches are potluck.
• An editable list of future hosts is below.
• Estimated attendance between 10-40 people. Children are welcome.

What does the host do?

• Opens their home.
• Provides dishes/cutlery and coffee (to borrow an urn, contact Scott).
• Considers dropping notes with close neighbors to be sure they've heard about it.

What months are available?

• Right now, months from October to eternity. (Let's change that!)

How do you sign up?

• If you'd like to host a brunch or have any questions about it, you can sign up right here, or contact Scott.
• If you'd like to hear about upcoming brunches and other community news, subscribe to the Citizens' Wikli.