Columbia Citizens

Classic Columbia City

That was fun. When it comes to celebrating the height of summer, Citizens sure do pull out the stops. Then after the parade has passed & the party's over, the Wikli always feels a little… what? there's more?

• Yes We Can at the farmers market.
• The Columbia City Community Chorus makes its joyful noise.
• Classes for kids are enrolling, in pottery and music.
• Take a walk through the old neighborhood.
• Lakewood/Seward Park hears the latest about Combined Sewer Overflows.
• Spirits are up at the Bourbon.
• On the calendar this weekend, there's a Dragon Boat Festival.
• In the blogossiphere,
  • Deputy Mayor Darryl Smith looks forward & backward.
  • There'll be new, more secure bike parking at the light rail station.
  • We have a new sidewalk.
  • Bike Works and the Theater both get more praise.
  • SouthendSeattle goes to town on Columbia City — with the kids.
  • A Citizen recounts the appearance of a Vietnamese jade Buddha… in Spanish.
  • SPLAB brings poets to the neighborhood.
  • Southside Commons shows the next in its film series.
• In our discussion board,
  • A Citizen suggests co-working space.
  • Another shares concerns about noise and off-leash dogs in Columbia Park.
  • Where are the best blackberries?
  • The City offers free trees.
  • A bike disappears from the light rail station.
  • There's a cleanup planned for Mead and Juneau in Hillman City.
• And there are new Citizen images, including a few of the Rainier Valley Heritage Parade. Share yours!

latest neighbor news:

• this week's calendar
• neighborhood blogossiphere
• recent discussion
• latest citizen images

And there's more — check it out.