events & activities (new threads)

Anniversary Party! Music and wine

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:18:02 +0000

The Community Acupuncture Project of Columbia City turns 4 on May 1st! Join us from 7-9pm this Wednesday for live music with Patrick Conner, wine and snacks. Stop by on your way home from the Farmers Market! Show your friends and family your clinic or come check out the space for your first time!
3811 S. Ferdinand St. All are welcome.

Queen's Brunch with Sylvia O'Stayformore

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 06:25:44 +0000

Come out this Saturday December 15 to Queen's Brunch with Sylvia O'Stayformore at The Royal Room

CrossFit RE Grand Opening This Saturday 12-4

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 20:06:16 +0000

All are invited to welcome CrossFit to the neighborhood! Grand Opening noon-4:00, Saturday, Dec. 15. The gym is located on the northwest corner of Rainier Ave and Genessee in the old auto glass shop. There will be food, fun, and prizes, so if you have ever been curious about CrossFit, this is a great chance to check it out, meet coaches and members, and maybe even get in a workout!

Visit CrossFit RE on the web at: www.crossfitre.com

Run in the Leaves! Women's Outdoor Booty Camp Fitness Program

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 01:11:15 +0000

Run in the Leaves! Women's Outdoor Booty Camp Fitness Program

Women's OUTDOOR Fitness Program 4-week session starts October 22nd
4-days/Week - Mon-Thurs.
Seward Park! 6:00, 6:15, 7:15 & 7:30 AM
Volunteer Park! 6:15 & 7:30 AM

Southside Booty Camp is a holistic fitness program created to help women be confident and strong in our bodies. Booty Camp mixes functional resistance and cardiovascular training using the gorgeous outdoors of Seattle Parks as our playground. Booty Camp is a fun and supportive atmosphere with expert trainers that adjust levels of difficulty for the true beginner and the seasoned jock. What would be possible for you if you committed to having fitness in your life? If you’re ready to find out Southside Booty Camp is the place to be!

Questions? Contact:
moc.pmacytoobedishtuos|ofni#moc.pmacytoobedishtuos|ofni | 206-792-9512

Ukulele Group Class session starts Oct 9

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 15:52:15 +0000

Beginner 1 Uke Thurs Oct 11, 18, 25, Nov 1 5:30-6:15p
Kathleen’s house (contact her for directions)
Start here if you’re new to the uke. We’ll begin with a few simple chords and some basic strums. You’ll be surprised at the number of songs you can play with only 2 or 3 chords!

Beginner 2 Uke Tues Oct 9, 16, 23, 30 6:30-7:15p
Columbia City Church of Hope 3818 S Angeline St Sea 98118
You’ve got a dozen or so chords and a few simple strums down pat, now you’re ready for more! We’ll review the basics while incorporating more chord repertoire and new strums.

$60 for each 4 week session. For registration info visit www.kathleentracy.com

October 13th, at 6:00 pm, SEED Arts presents Arts Gumbo 2012: Brazil!

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:50:13 +0000

On October 13th, at 6:00 pm, SEED Arts presents Arts Gumbo 2012: Brazil! with a musical performance by Show Brazil!, a samba dancing for audiences, a kids mask-making workshop, food and cultural displays at the Rainier Valley Cultural Center in Columbia City.
Acclaimed Brazilian band Show Brazil! will perform traditional and contemporary music and dance, & the best of Brazilian Carnaval music. During the performance, Show Brazil! will bring some audience members onstage to join in the music and dance.
After the performance, Show Brazil! will move to the lower level and hold a dance workshop for audience members, with an emphasis on Samba. A Taste of Brazil will follow, featuring various Brazilian hors d’oeuvres and treats such as Pão de Queijo (Brazilian cheese bread); Mousse de Maracujá (Passion Fruit mousse); and Guaraná (Brazilian soft drink). Kids and families can participate in a mask-making workshop by Lindsey Dabek and cultural displays and visual exhibits will set the mood for an exploration of Brazil.
Tickets can be purchased at the door or on www.brownpapertickets.org. Prices are $10 general; $7 seniors and students; $5 for children 2-12; and $25 for families of four.

FREE Try-Us-Out Workouts! Join Southside Booty Camp on Wednesday October 3rd for a free workout!

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 19:55:54 +0000

FREE Try-Us-Out Workouts! Join Southside Booty Camp on Wednesday October 3rd for a free workout!

Southside Booty Camp is a holistic fitness program for women that mixes functional resistance and cardiovascular training outdoors in our beautiful Seattle Parks. Created to help women feel confident and strong in their bodies, Booty Camp uses a diverse range of modalities designed to keep the heart rate up and build lean muscle. The unique combination of exercises can be adjusted for various fitness levels within a supportive community of women. If you are ready to commit to a fitness lifestyle, Southside Booty Camp is the place to be! We are based outdoors for the summer months.

Seward Park! 6:00, 6:15, 7:15 & 7:30 AM
Volunteer Park! 7:15 & 7:30 AM

RSVP for a free workout, get specific details and learn more about other free events at http://southsidebootycamp.com/free-workout-signup/

Click Here to Register

Next Session Starts October 22nd

Sounders fans and Soccer junkies

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 07:06:34 +0000

Alright Columbia Citizens,

I see you out on the light rail station, parks and at the farmers market with your rave green and scarves on. There are a lot of us in the neighborhood who are fans of our Sounders FC. You may know that there is a certain US Open Cup final that is being played at 6pm on Wednesday night vs Kansas City. I know they are showing the match on TV at Rookies and there will be many of us supporters there. Let's turn out in numbers and help celebrate a 4th US Open Cup Trophy in a row!

On another note, I'm looking for some soccer folks who want to get a kick around together. There is a group of guys who are looking to startup a regular pick-up game in the neighborhood. Open to anyone who finds it fun to kick a ball around a field and get a good sweat going. Initial thoughts would be to do it Sunday afternoons out at Lakewood Park. I'll post more details as we begin organizing.

2 Free Talks at Revive Wellness Center, Jul 11+ 18

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 23:05:20 +0000

I would like to invite you to join us at the Revive Wellness Center for two free talks this month:

1) Wed, July 11th, 6:30-7:30pm, Hillside Acupuncture presents:

The Use of Dietary Therapy in Managing Chronic Illness

Keith Judelman, EAMP will discuss the use of dietary therapy in Chinese medicine for managing chronic illness. Topics covered will include Yin-Yang and 5 Element theories and how to apply them in crafting a dietary approach with the goal of managing and treating specific types of illness such as fatigue, inflammatory disease, high blood pressure, and more.

2) Wed, July 18th, 6:30-7:30pm, Mariposa Natural Medicine presents:

Getting a Good Night's Sleep with Naturopathic Medicine

Dr. Jamine Blesoff, ND will discuss the importance of optimal sleep habits and hygiene and present some natural remedies for restoring healthy sleep habits.

more info: moc.liamg|erutcnupucaedisllih#moc.liamg|erutcnupucaedisllih

Location: Revive Wellness Center
4409 50th Ave S.
Seattle, WA 98118

Queen's Brunch with Sylvia O'Stayformore

Sun, 27 May 2012 19:03:45 +0000

Every 3rd Saturday. Come down to The Royal Room on June 16th.

The Royal Room
5000 Rainier Avenue S
Seattle 98118

Queen's Brunch with Sylvia O'Stayformore

Sun, 27 May 2012 19:01:34 +0000

Every 3rd Saturday. Come down to The Royal Room on June 16th.

5000 Rainier Ave. S
Seattle 98118

Franklin High Arts Festival

Mon, 14 May 2012 20:21:04 +0000

Next Saturday, May 19th, from 11 am - 3 pm, Mt. Baker Blvd. will be closed off in front of the school (at 3013 S. Mt. Baker Blvd- just a short walk up from the Mt. Baker light rail stop!), and they'll have student art, ceramics, and woodwork on display, a marketplace of food and club fundraisers, and some of the most diverse and amazing entertainment you could ever conjure up in a single show.

Vietnamese fan dancers, a steel drum band, a fashion show from the horn of Africa, breakdancing, kung fu demonstrations, tahitian dancing, the FHS orchestra, glee club, rock bands, and more!

Come on down for a taste of high school arts, as they show off our unique and diverse culture.

Free admission, but bring your wallets - lots of cool stuff for sale, from student ceramic-ware to fresh bahn mi sandwiches, heirloom tomato starts to hand made wooden bowls. You can even pay to throw water balloons at members of the glee club - it's cathartic.

BeatWalk returns on May 4th

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:57:47 +0000

Join us for the opening night of Columbia City's 17th Annual BeatWalk! This year's festival returns May 4th from 7-10pm and continues through September on the first Friday on each month. We have a fantastic lineup for our first event of 2012, featuring local jazz, blues, and world music artists hosted in eight of our generous business venues. This year the music will spill out in the streets with unforgettable performances - including the night's finale - by Seattle's own punk marching band, Titanium Sporkestra (you know you're interested). Cover for all venues is $7 for adults and a family-friendly $0 for kids under 14. We'll see you there!

Hunger Action Week

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:46:40 +0000

The United Way of King County is shining the spotlight on hunger in King County, culminating with ‘Hunger Action Week’ March 19-24th. I’m writing to ask if you would be willing to help the United Way raise awareness about hunger in our community by joining the conversation.

Participating in Hunger Action Week is an excellent way to learn about hunger issues in King County. Consider this shocking national statistic: one out of every six adults and nearly one out of four children struggle with hunger. Here in King County, record numbers of people—our neighbors, co-workers and friends—don’t have enough to eat. People have to choose between paying rent and buying groceries, and children are going to bed hungry.

There are many ways to get involved in Hunger Action Week and all you have to do is sign up online at unitedwayofkingcounty.org/hunger.

1.Take the Hunger Challenge. Eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner, spending only $7 a day—the same amount allotted to a single person on food stamps.

2.Volunteer. Lend a hand to plant a garden, serve a meal or stock a food pantry.

3.Advocate. Host a dinner party to talk about solutions. Tell everyone you know about Hunger Action Week, and encourage them to get involved too. Post your thoughts, stories, photos, and recipes on Facebook, Twitter, or the UWKC blog. Or join your neighbors and help measure food security on March 24.

4.Give. Help provide meals to hungry children this summer.

5.Learn More. Discover what causes hunger, who’s hungry in your community and how you can be a part of the solution.

Register, Enter, Win! Sign up to host a dinner party during Hunger Action Week, and you could win a free after-hours dinner party at the University Village Microsoft Store! You and seven friends—plus a local leader—could be dining and discussing hunger issues and solutions. You’d also get to explore the store and play games! Enter Today!

Celebration--Valley & Mountain

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 02:05:06 +0000

Valley & Mountain is a new spiritual community/church in the Rainier Valley. Our mission is to build a radically hospitable community, rooted in grace, that practices deep listening and creative liberation. We celebrate the diversity of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, primary language, and spiritual identity in our community and our neighborhood and strive to create an inclusive environment.

Join Valley & Mountain for our next Celebration on Sunday,October 16. Celebrations are dynamic, participatory experiences that involve 3 movements. Participants choose how to spend the first 30 minutes (people gather in different rooms to do activities like meditation, making sandwiches for the food bank, yoga, arts, poetry-writing, music, etc). Next, we gather for a reflection from John. Finally, we move to tables for conversation on the topic of the day over a light meal.

Our first movement options for October 16 are: Meditation, Taize, Quaker Meeting, and sandwich-making for the Rainier Valley Food Bank. During our second movement, John will share a reflection on one of our community's two core values: Deep Listening, and specifically, freedom from judgment.

We're currently having Celebrations on the 3rd Sunday of each month at our new location (3651 S. Edmunds St. in Columbia City). We hope to see you at a Celebration or at one of our other events! Find out more at www.valleyandmountain.org.

salsa @ Rainier Community Center

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 21:01:27 +0000

there's "salsa" listed in the calendar for the Rainier Community Center on 10/27, but no details. Anyone know what this is about? I can't find a listing in the community center catalog.

thanks! —pam

connect with refugees from Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti and Somalia

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:15:07 +0000

I just heard about this event where you can connect with refugees from Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti and Somalia living in the 98118 zip code:

WANT A STAMP IN YOUR PASSPORT THAT NO ONE ELSE HAS?
http://www.crookedtrails.com/seattle98118.php

organized by Crooked Trails and Horn of Africa Services

I *really* like their phrase about the passport stamp…. ideas churning. :-)

Southside Booty Camp FREE Workout at Seward Park, Friday June 24, 6:45am

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 18:33:27 +0000

FREE Try-Us-Out Workout. In preparation for the July 11 Session start of Southside Booty Camp join us Friday June 24, 6:45am at Seward Park! Southside Booty Camp is a holistic fitness program that mixes functional resistance and cardiovascular training outdoors in our beautiful Seattle Parks. Created to help woman feel confident and strong in their bodies, Booty Camp uses a diverse range of modalities designed to keep the heart rate up and build lean muscle. The unique combination of exercises can be adjusted for various fitness levels within a supportive community of women. If you are ready to commit to a fitness lifestyle, Southside Booty Camp is the place to be!

RSVP for a free workout and learn more at http://southsidebootycamp.com/free-workout-signup/

Next session is the lovely month of July 11 - Aug 4 and we have a seriously awesome trainer team going on right now at all locations!

Seward Park celebrates 100 years

Wed, 25 May 2011 05:12:02 +0000

I stumbled upon this website about one of my favorite places in all of Seattle:
http://www.sewardparkcentennial.org/

Seward Park celebrates 100 years!! They have a lot of stuff planned. For example:

Trail Dedication Ceremony
June 4th, 12:00-2:00 p.m.
South park entrance to picnic shelter 2

Tweed Bike Ride
June 5th
10:00 am

Promenade Around the Peninsula!
Saturday, July 16th
10:00 a.m.
free registration
Bring your family, neighbors, and walking partners!
vintage attire welcome
meet in front of Audubon Center
Classic Car Parade follows and Promenade ends at Car Show - upper loop parking lot

And more!

An Auction/Brunch to Benefit Prison Doulas--May 15th.

Wed, 11 May 2011 22:17:28 +0000

On behalf of the dedicated prison doulas, The Birth Attendants, we'd like to invite you for a great morning of brunch, beautiful company, and a lively auction benefiting this collectively run, non-profit organization. The Prison Doula Project provides pregnancy, parenting and labor support, around-the-clock doula services, and postpartum care to women incarcerated at the Washington State Correction Center for Women (WCCW).

They operate on a shoe-string and need your support, especially now. Here’s a Seattle Times article about their excellent work: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2004444808_prisondoulas29m.html

The Sunday post-Mother’s Day brunch will be held at the Lakewood Park Community Club (http://www.lspcc.org/) at 4916 S Angeline Street, 98118, from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm.
It’s a beautiful venue and we’ll have a kids’ corner too, so bring the whole family, in the unlikely event that it’s not raining, come by the brunch then visit lovely Seward Park.

Please RSVP to the event via the facebook page invite: https://www.facebook.com/?sk=messages&tid=2007653430548#!/event.php?eid=154574137937552
and purchase tickets in advance, for a $20 donation, by following this link: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/170322.

If you cannot come, but would like to make a donation, you can do that via our “under construction” website too: http://www.birthattendants.com/
Thanks so much and I hope to see you there.