“We Dig Downtown,” Redmond’s new buy-local during construction campaign, kicks off in downtown Redmond this Monday. The weekly themed events promote that downtown Redmond is open for business during construction. For eight Monday evenings beginning this Monday and ending Oct. 31, varying downtown locations will feature performers, artists and games. The community is invited to join the activities and encouraged to patronize local businesses.

Inspired by requests from downtown businesses for the city’s assistance during the impacts of construction, the goal is to encourage and invite customers to buy local, enjoy a sense of community and support downtown businesses.

Jill Smith, City of Redmond economic development manager, hopes residents and commuters alike will take part in the campaign. “Please join the city and community and support downtown Redmond businesses. Bike or walk throughout downtown and you will enjoy great food and drink, shopping and entertainment,” she said.