Columbia Citizens

your Wikli-fix: scooped

Neighborhood news comes to Columbia Citizens from all directions. It can be a news item, a blog post, or just a little bird. You may not always hear it here first, but we sure appreciate it when you share what you know. It's a fun challenge to pull all that neighborhood insight into one tight Wikli package. Enjoy.

BeatWalk 2010 video showcases 15th year

Thanks to everyone who made BeatWalk 2010 a success. We're lucky to have such wonderful volunteers, organizers, musicians, venues, sponsors, community members and the enthusiasm of hundreds of attendees who support our local summertime music festival - 15 years strong! Special thanks to Dan McComb, local filmmaker, for volunteering his time and talents for making this wonderful short film. Until next May - Enjoy!

Columbia City Farmers Market

kids tent: Salon Adidez
new vendor: Foraged and Found — wild mushrooms!

event: apple tasting 4pm free
Sample from 14 different varieties of Washington State apples brought fresh to market by market farms and orchards. Nibble, savor and choose your favorite.

Columbia City parking

Last summer, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) put in a restricted parking zone (RPZ) for several blocks around the new light rail station to support resident and business parking. We're preparing for a follow-up parking study this November to see how it's working. SDOT has also been approached by the Columbia City Business Association with requests to change parking in the business district. We'd like to hear from you and get feedback from the neighborhood. Read more...

overheard

A few newsy tidbits from around the neighborhood:

• We're about to get a new deli.
• Saffron's closed, but a burger joint is coming to the corner of Dawson and Wilson.

• The last remaining portable at Columbia School is soon on its way out.
• Somebody broke into Lottie's.
• No chance of a public park at Rainier & S Hudson, and the holiday tree isn't long for this world.

punk and jazz at Columbia City Theater

…and Trivia Night coming soon!

Seattle's vibrant music scene is so much more than bearded folk singers and flannel shirts, so we're thrilled to have two nights this weekend that highlight the diversity of the Seattle sound. Friday it's all about punk rock, while Saturday original Latin Jazz and Salsa songs will fill the theater.

Seward Park Playground Opening Celebration

Join us to celebrate the grand opening of the new playground at Seward Park!

Sunday, October 24th, 1-3pm

Free music, art activities, magician, ice cream, cookies and cider! Come explore your new playground!

We're extraordinarily proud of the results of this true community collaboration and consider it a testament to what Seward Park means to all of us in south Seattle and beyond. It is more than just a playground — it's an innovative showcase that combines active play, environmental awareness, and art appreciation.