The community is invited to join the MLK Business Association for free business district tours along the Martin Luther King, Jr. corridor, where guests will visit several independently-owned shops and listen to intriguing stories from entrepreneurs who recently arrived in the US.

“It will be like vacationing abroad without the hassle of having to update your passport,” said organizer Sarah Valenta.

Last summer, RVP reader Mimi Torchia Boothby attended a tour of the area around Othello Station and said, “I discovered businesses I’ve walked right by before, and met some really nice neighbors as well!”

Upcoming MLK Business District Tours:

• Sat., June 11 @ Othello 10:30 am – 12 pm
• Sat., July 30 @ Graham 10:30 am – 12 pm
• Sat., Aug. 13 @ Othello 10:30 am – 12 pm
• Sat., Sept. 17 @ Graham 10:30 am – 12 pm

RSVP for one or more tours by contacting Sarah Valenta (206-760-4213 / sarah@homesightwa.org).

“Rainier Valley Haiku” by Roger Shimomura sits at the intersection of South Myrtle and MLK, Jr. Way. Photo/do communications