A lot of subscribers have not gotten the last two posts. I would love your help spreading the word that my blog is restarting. I would appreciate hearing from folks who find they didn’t receive prior posts, in hopes that helps with problem solving. I have had challenges with both my physical health and with my blog/list this past Spring. I will post very occasionally going forward. If folks aren’t receiving emails, they can safely click here to read myposts: https://columbianeighborhood.org/
CHALK FEST
The Columbia Neighborhood Chalk Festival will happen again on July 4 this year. I have chalk for you when you put yourself on the neighborhood map. We have about 20 sign-ups so far. Last year we had almost 200. Y’all come!
columbianeighborhood.org/chalk/
Here are the Chalk Talks recorded by Marla Bronstein for last year’s Chalk Festival!
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1LlW7ZlFFwvjUs0qfsfiAtcpEjLNk1aS
The Chalk Festival is sponsored by the Eldridge Society for History & Preservation, and the Columbia Neighborhood Association.
LIVE MUSIC
Elizabeth Park Summer Concerts
Live music concerts will return this summer on Thursday evenings!
Starting in early July, The Elizabeth Park Summer Concert Series will feature some of the best local and fan-favorite musicians and bands for your listening pleasure. The concert series is brought to you by The Eldridge Society for History and Preservation and Bellingham Parks and Recreation.
Due to COVID-19 concert attendance will be limited using guidance from the State of WA and the Department of Health. More information can be found on the Eldridge Society Facebook page @Elizabeth Park Summer Concert Series – Bellingham, WA
Concerts start at 6 pm.
Elizabeth Park Summer 2021 Music Lineup
| Band | Date |
|---|---|
| Cheryl Hodge, Jazz Blues Trio | July 1 |
| Pacific Twang, Country, Swamp Rock, and American Band | July 8 |
| Free Harmony, Classic folk-rock harmonies | July 15 |
| High Mountain String Band, Bellingham based Progressive Bluegrass Band | July 22 |
| Tracy Spring and Jezebel’s Mother, Rootsy – bluesy – lively – lovely | July 29 |
| D’vas and Dudes, Country folk, Rock, Blues, and Boogie Woogie | August 5 |
| 4TENS Band, Fun Classic Rock Party Music | August 12 |
| The Sweet Goodbyes, Folk/Pop | August 19 |
| CraigO’s Planet Groove, Grateful Dead meets New Orleans Funk | August 26 |
| bandZandt, The County’s Happiest Rock Band | September 2 |
MORE LIVE MUSIC
It looks like BRYAN BOWERS will be playing at Boundary Bay Brewery later this summer, as a proper concert, out in the garden.
MCKAIN LAKEY will play a house concert on June 30 (soon!). Once again, outdoors. Contact nlharold@gmail.com for reservations (required, and limited).
I (Fl!p) have been invited to play one of Robert Blake’s Kitchen Table concerts, on Sunday July 11, both online & for a small live audience, outdoors. Check with me if you’re interested.
HOMELESSNESS
Lydia could use a couple more freezers and has room in her storage area. She’s a key Outreacher. If you have an extra freezer, please let me know. It would be great to have more cold storage. My front porch and cooler chests don’t work in the summertime. We also need fresh cooks, financial donations, and water. Please donate water (you can drop it at my house) and also empty or full gallon jugs with tight fitting lids. Even old milk jugs can be used for water to wash with.
RADIO FREE FL!P
A BOY AND HIS FROG
Just after Jim Henson died.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9kT1xIpZ4E
Thanks! And Happy Solstice…
Love/Fl!p