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It’s Close to Midnight … 🎶
See you in downtown Columbia City this Friday at 4pm for the annual Halloween Kids Crawl! Kids can enjoy free treats at Taco City, Fremont Brewing, Queen Care, and other local businesses, and DJ Funk Daddy will be spinning some beats on Ferdinand Street. If you dare, venture into the Columbia City (🕸️Haunted🕸️) Theater for…
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The Summer Scoop on Rainier Ave 🍦
Got big summer plans for your small business? Looking to purchase some new equipment, host a special event, or try a new marketing strategy? We’ve got you. Apply by August 31 for a RainierABC mini-grant for up to $1,000 toward the cost of your project.
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Dancing in the Festival Street
If you passed by Rainier & Ferdinand this week, you might have noticed a few changes — a sea of orange cones slowly being replaced by new chairs, tables, planters, and protected pedestrian spaces where neighbors can gather, hang out, and build community. It’s the Ferdinand Festival Street, the communal space formerly known as the…
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Today and every day, we strive to align our power with our values. That means shopping small, shopping local, listening to our neighbors, and showing up to advocate for our neighborhoods.”
Kate Bond
Outreach Coordinator