Columbia Citizens

your Wikli-fix: new and renewed

There's a certain high that comes from welcoming new neighbors and new businesses — folks who have decided be a part of this place. And after a winter's hiatus, even better is to welcome back those longstanding, treasured neighborhood traditions. This Wikli will wave as you stroll through the farmer's market or roll along Lake Washington.

Columbia City Farmers Market opening day

Opening day of the 2013 Columbia City Farmers Market is Wednesday, May 1st, 3-7pm. The Columbia City Farmers Market features kids' tent activities each week alongside farmers and food vendors.

On opening day farmers' tables will be piled high with spring greens, beautiful bouquets, edible plant starts for your garden, asparagus, cow and goat cheeses, fresh eggs, wild-caught salmon, pastured meats, baked goods, delicious prepared foods, and much more. Come join us!

historical society annual meeting

Join Rainier Valley Historical Society, as we celebrate our 20th Anniversary at our annual meeting for members and friends. The meeting wil be held at the Mt. Baker Community Club, which is celebrating 100 years in the community.

This year we're very excited to have noted Public Historian Lorraine McConaghy presenting "Territorial Voices: A Civil War Reader's Theater." This is an interactive, living theater piece revealing varied opinions on race and slavery from our state's own Civil War History. The presentation is sponsored by Humanities Washington's Speakers Bureau.

Saturday May 4, doors open at 9am - meeting begins at 10am, a light lunch will be served following the program and we will have cake!

Mount Baker Community Club - 2811 Mount Rainier Dr S

May Day festivities

A public celebration of this international working-class holiday will honor the life and ideas of Clara Fraser, the Original Socialist Feminist. The festivities will kick off Saturday May 4 with Mike's Louisiana Gumbo feast at 6pm, followed by the program at 7:30pm.

New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave S

women's wisdom & yoga retreat

Two neighbors, yoga teacher Julie Dillon and women's workshop leader and author Judith Waldman invite you to join us for nurturing, relaxation, and renewal, June 2-5, at the next "Women's Wisdom Journey" retreat at Breitenbush Hot Springs.

Yoga-Nia

Looking for a healing Friday night experience that's also fun? Check out Yoga-Nia. Everyone who has experienced the class has a happy afterglow.

Yoga-Nia is a combination class experience of 35 minutes of Nia and 35 minutes of Yoga with two teachers and a warm, welcoming environment. This class happens every 1st and 3rd Friday night in the Dojo at 5004 S Genesee St. mahaflow.com for more details.