Postcards from Mapes Creek Recap!

June 9, 2025
by Veronica Martinez

Yesterday, Sunday June 8, we hosted our 2nd Postcards from Mapes Creek event at Be’er Sheva Park in Rainier Beach. Although the weather was a surprising 87 degrees, we set up a potluck and postcard table under multiple canopies and relaxed in the shade while listening to the incredible musical talents of Jim O’Halloran on flute and Susan Pascal on vibes. Thank you so much to everyone that joined us! Thank you to Joe Chiveney for cooking, and to Jim and Susan for playing such beautiful music in the summer heat! Enjoy a quick video from the event:

Our canopy fortress to hide from the blazing sun!

 

1 Comment

  1. Paul E Nelson

    Next year we have to do this in the morning so as to avoid the heat!

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