Today's calendar:

The Columbia City Farmers Market opens this afternoon.

Today, 3 pm to 7 pm, Rainier Ave. S. and S. Edmunds St.



The Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board, which advises the city council on pedestrian issues, meets tonight at 6; the agenda includes a briefing on the First Hill streetcar.

Tonight, 6 pm, City Hall Boards and Commissions Room, 600 Fourth Ave., Room L-280.

The 34th District Democrats will duke it out over their endorsement in the contested 34th District state House race.

Tonight, 7:00 pm, 9131 California Avenue SW.



Today is the last day to vote for your favorite historic place(s) in the Partners in Preservation contest, which will award $1 million in historic preservation grants. On the Seattle list: Town Hall (pictured below), King Street Station, the 5th Avenue Theatre, and more.

Tomorrow's calendar:

The Seattle Free School is holding a (free, obviously) class on keeping chickens (up to eight are now allowed) in the city.

Tomorrow, 12:30 to 1:30, Bean Street Espresso, 2701 Third Ave. Free.

The Seattle Parks board will be briefed tomorrow on the parks budget, which is faced with cuts next year to help close a $56 million budget gap.

Tomorrow, 7:00 pm, Parks Administration Building, 100 Dexter Ave N.

Ongoing:

Citizens have until this coming Sunday, May 16, to fill out a survey that will help shape the Seattle Public Library's strategic plan, a guide to the library's priorities and future service.