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Writers of all ages and skill levels gather in the 2nd floor lounge of the Columbia City Cinema, at 4816 Rainier AV S, Tuesdays at 7P to read new work, the work of someone else or to just be in the engaging company of other writers. You suggested donation of 3-$10 helps SPLAB put on special events and expand programming.

Running each Tuesday until December 15th and again every Tuesday night in February through the end of May, it’s Living Room. Writers are encouraged to continue the dialog during the week at this here website.

& join us in March for a visit by acclaimed Beat Poet Michael McClure.

Our thanks go to Paul Doyle and the Columbia City Cinema.

• Settlers of Catan including Knights and Cities expansion (3-4 players)
• Settlers of Catan card game (2 players)
• Carcassonne (2-6 players)
• Munchkin Impossible and Munchkin Cthulu (3-6 players)
• Munchkin Quest (3-6 players)
• Revolution (3-4 players)
• The stars are right (2-4 players)
• Frag (3-6 players)
• Kill Doctor Lucky

I'm in.

I heard that they were gonna host D&D. Have they settled on Wednesdays then, and have they started, I wonder?

Is anyone still interested in doing this? I was talking with the guy at Full Tilt this evening and he was receptive of the idea of meeting up there. There are a ton of advantages to this place:

• AMAZING ice cream AND beer!
• Open late
• Not too loud
• a table in the back
• vintage arcade games and pinball machines if you're waiting for another group to wrap up a game, or for a break between games.

It'd be great to have a place for gaming in this end of town. The only downside compared to going to the board games stores is the lack of an open library to choose from. I've got this to offer:

• Pandemic + On the Brink expansion (2-5 players)
• Settlers of Catan (3-4 players)
• Carcassone (2-5 players)
• Hive (2 players)
• YINSH (2 players)
• Balloon Cup (2 players)

I'd love to try out Agricola if anyone has it (the price tag has always scared me off!).
Anyway, I thought I'd see if people were still up for this. If I remember correctly, Full Tilt already has events on Tuesday (Pokemon) and Wednesday (D&D), but any other day would be free as long as we could let him know.

Post back or message me if you're interested, and maybe we can give this a second shot!

1. Meeting called to order
2. Introductions – All (5 min)
3. Introduction of Cpt Emerick, new South Precinct Commander (10 min)
4. Review and Approval of June Meeting Minutes- Greg A (5 min)
5. Report from the Membership & Outreach Committee (5 min)
• Potential Vote on Admittance of New Member
6. Report from the representative to the NPAC- Christie C (5 min)
7. Report from the representative to the CNC- Dick B (5 min)
8. Report of the Neighborhood Projects Fund Review Committee (5 min)
• Funding Outcomes
9. DPD Briefing on Neighborhood Plan Draft Strategies (30 min)
10. Parks Department Briefing on Open Space Levy (10 min)
11. SDOT Briefing on the Bridging the Gap Large Transportation Project Process (20 min)
• Q&A
• Introduction of 2007 BTG Large Project applicants
12. Friends of Library Presentation (10 min)
13. Announcements- All (10 min)
14. Adjourn at 8:30 p.m.

We meet every Saturday morning at 8:30 (Parking lot outside The Verve) and Tuesday evenings at 6:30 (In front of the Pottery Studio at Seward Park). Saturday we generally run together the first mile and then split into groups to suit everyones' wants/needs. And we always meet back at The Verve or Empire Espresso for water, coffee, socializing and maybe a bite to eat.

Tuesday's are a 2-3 mile run broken up with various strength training excercises.

DINKs/SINKs
Tuesday, AUGUST 25th
7 PM
Saffron
5100 South Dawson (by the PCC)
http://www.saffronrest.com/
Please let me know if you are going to make it so I can give the restaurant a head count- ten.ryem|asil#ten.ryem|asil (also let me know if you want to be added to the mailing list)

THANKS

Who we are: A social group for young professionals with no children (we do love our friends with children but are looking for a chance to meet others at the same stage in life, and it seems that the ‘with children’ group is pretty well connected through schools, parent groups, daycare, etc…)

The criteria will be very loose- SINKs, single professionals…. all are welcome!

Thanks to all who attended the Neighborhood Planning Meeting (a LOT of you!). A strong showing of attendance is a great way to show the city that we care about our neighborhood and have a lot of ideas for how to continue to improve! Kudos to all who attended.

Please come to hear what transpired at the neighborhood planning meeting, or if you attended the meeting, please come by and share your experience.

We have a couple projects that can be done on a small scale in the neighborhood but have a lasting effect:

The Department of Neighborhoods is GIVING AWAY FRUIT TREES! If you can get 5 other households to participate, everyone gets free apple or cherry trees. Come to the meeting to learn more!

The Department of Neighborhoods is ALSO giving away "small and simple" grants to people with project ideas that cost less than $15,000 and can be completed in less than 12 months. Bring your ideas and get some more details at the meeting!

Also, learn about "natural drainage systems" and find out how to advocate for Columbia City, Hillman City, or Genesee to get one of these. Think tree-lined streets, traffic calming, and sidewalk/curb/gutter improvements all in one! This would be a great project for one of the many streets in our areas with no curbs or gutters and minimal sidewalks. Please come by the meeting to find out more.

Below is the agenda.

SOUTHEAST DISTRICT COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 6:30 TO 8:30 PM
RAINIER COMMUNITY CENTER – 4600 38TH AVE S

AGENDA
Meeting called to order by Rob Mohn, President
Introductions – All (5 min)
Review and Approval of May Meeting Minutes- Greg A (5 min)
Report from the representative to the NPAC- Christie C (5 min)
Report from the representative to the CNC- Dick B (5 min)
Report from the Membership & Outreach Committee/New Member recommendation- Leslie M (5 min)
Report on Matching Fund and Street Fund projects- Christie C (10 min)
Pedestrian Master Plan- Jennifer Wieland, SDOT
o Overview- 10 min
o Q&A- 5 min
Planned Closure of the Hillman City's Department of License Office in Jan 2010- Allen Haight, Deputy Director of DOL & Myke Gable, Assistant Director of Facilities
o Overview of the closure plan- 10 min
o Q& A-10min
Audit of the District Council System- Mary Denzel & Virginia Garcia, City Auditor’s Office
o Findings and Recommendations- 20minutes
o Q & A – 20 minutes
Announcements- All (10 min)
Adjourn at 8:30 p.m.
Next meeting: Wednesday, September 23rd – 6:30 to 8:30 PM,
Rainier Community Center – 4600 38th Ave S

Yummy food and great people what more do you need?

ten.ryem|asil#ten.ryem|asil

Thursday, May 28 6:30pm
Verve Wine Bar

We are also planning a dinner at Afrikando Afrikando for mid-June. Contact me if you are interested. ten.ryem|asil#ten.ryem|asil

See you tomorrow!

Meeting called to order

Introductions

Review and Approval of April 2009 Meeting Minutes

Report of the SEDC Delegate to the City Neighborhood Council)

City Report

Backyard Cottage Program in SE

• Status Report
• Q&A

Housing Levy Briefing

• Overview
• Q&A

Announcements

Neighborhood Plan Update Meeting Feedback

• DPD PostMeeting Assessment
• Community Feedback

Adjourn at 8:30 p.m.

When: Mondays, June 1 – July 27, 2009
Time: 1:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Where: Lotus Yoga, 4860 Rainier Ave S, Seattle WA 98118

As an obstetrician gynecologist, I frequently encountered the powerful fears and anxieties stirred up by caring for young babies in working with new mothers. Now with a practice dedicated to psychotherapy, I have come to believe that the most important foundation for good health is the emotional connection between parent and infant. Specially trained in maternal infant psychological and emotional development, I offer Listening Mothers groups to help mothers develop greater trust and confidence in their own mothering.

Listening Mothers groups are limited to 7 Mothers and their babies to give Moms a unique opportunity to get to know each other, feel supported, and share their experiences of being a mother. Integrating recent research with the intuition and understanding mothers have, this program explores the emotional life of mothers and babies. The fee for the 8-week session is $120, and scholarships are available.

Feel free to contact me with any questions about Listening Mothers in general or supportive resources for new parents. If interested in other group locations or starting dates, you can visit www.listeningmothers.org for more information.

~ Ambre Olsen, MD

Ambre Olsen, MD
Listening Mothers Facilitator
Psychotherapy for Mothers and Babies
(206) 291-0604
moc.liamg|oerbma#moc.liamg|oerbma

DINKs/SINKs (double or single income no kids)
This THURSDAY (tomorrow) March 30, 2009
6pm, Verve Wine Bar

We are just a casual social group that meets once a month, please join us and spread the word!

RSVP, for more info or to get on the DINK/SINK mailing list email:
ten.ryem|asiL#ten.ryem|asiL

Thursday April 30, 6pm
at Verve Wine Bar

It would be very helpful if you could RSVP to me because we have to let the bar know how many to expect. They said that if the weather is nice we can take over the patio :)

I hope to see those of you who have come to past events and encourage new people to come! We just sit and chat, no program, no fuss, just meeting some great local people!

AGENDA

Meeting called to order by Rob Mohn, President

Introductions

Review and Approval of March 2009 Meeting Minutes

Report of the SEDC Delegate to the City Neighborhood Council

Announcements

Large Neighborhood Matching Fund Briefing

Large Neighborhood Matching Fund Open House
(List of projects from Southeast)

• The Artists Collaborative of Southeast Seattle
• The Somali Youth Conflict Resolution Center
• Southeast Seattle Pool Planning
• Renovation and Upgrading of SE Seattle Senior Center
• Seward Park Playground Improvement Foundation
• Community Action and Research Empowerment
• Capacity Building- Columbia City Gallery

Adjourn at 8:30 p.m.

Next meeting: Wednesday, May 27th – 6:30 to 8:30 PM,
Rainier Community Center – 4600 38th Ave S