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There’s a brief post on the about page that explains the idea of the site and how to get involved. For now, the idea is pretty simple: the neighborhood has been in need of its own dedicated blog/website and a couple of neighbors came up with Columbia City Source to fill that need. In short, if anything Columbia City-related pops up or comes our way, we post it and provide a forum for neighbors to engage. As feedback on the site develops, things might change a bit…but for now, I think we can be pretty open about what CC-related items we post.

If you want to get involved or submit a link or an item to post, be sure to let us know. We are definitely looking for people who want to play a role in keeping the site up-to-date with relevant content and making this website grow.

Let’s make this take off…

-Eric (on 35th & Hudson)

The plan for now is to have another meeting in a week or so after we get a bit more feedback from the neighborhood and some time to put together some of the ideas we initially kicked around.

For now though, more neighborhood input and involvement is what we really need. So, let's open it up: when a new Columbia City Blog goes live, what do you want to see on it?

Chime in here and stay posted for the next interest meeting…

Again, spread the word: Initial meeting for anyone interested in a Columbia City blog. Wed 7/31. 7pm at Empire.

I'll try to grab the big table in the back.

-Eric

How about a face-to-face meeting for anyone who is interested in playing a role…is a week enough notice to get any interested neighbors together?

I propose something in the evening: Wed 7/31. 7pm at Empire. Hit up the farmer's market and then walk on over.

RSVP here or just show up.

Spread the word: writers, tech/web folks, neighbors, etc.

On the agenda:
-What the neighborhood needs/what we want
-How are we going to create it
-Who wants to be involved

If you are interested, chime in. My guess is that there are a number of you that are also willing to invest some time into it.

Me and my wife go to the Bikram Yoga Studio in Renton. We have been going there for about 2 years now, and love the studio. We are renting in Renton now, but just bought a house in Columbia City and will be moving there soon. The teachers at the studio are very very friendly and helpful. However, the single most important reason we like this studio is the sense of community it gives you. People of all ages, races, shapes and sizes come to this studio, and are constantly impressed by it. Check out their website www.bikramyogarenton.com for more information. It's worth the try :) Hope this helps!

Cheers,
Vikram.

I don't think those things necessarily belong on the RVP. It serves it's purpose well. The regular readers and commenters (like you) have a home and voice there, the South End is covered decently, but it's not a neighborhood blog. And, I think the new format is confusing.

Something a bit more homey to the neighborhood would be nice.

I feel like I'm being too negative about the RVP - they do serve a purpose. But I think there is demand for content that is less focused on community safety and activism.

http://rainiervalleypost.com/

I am in desperate need of a hot (or even warm!) yoga studio in the southside! After recently moving from the eastside, I've been surprised by the lack of yoga studios in this area. Does anyone know of a jem out there that I may have missed? While I have tried Lotus, I am really looking for something more vigorous (vinyasa) that leaves me feeling energized as well as focused and relaxed in the aftermath. Suggestions very much appreciated! I've also tried Seven Hot Yoga in Renton, but they are a bit out of the way, and the studio's heating system leaves something to be desired. I love HYI, but they are difficult to get to from Columbia City.

Thank you in advance and namaste!