Arts In Motion students who have experienced the thrill of accomplishment are now giving back, helping other kids feel that same sense of accomplishment. All AIM students are actively involved in raising funds for our "Support A Student" scholarship drive. "Support A Student" will provide many eager students in the Rainier Valley the chance to study music and the arts, a precious gift!

AIM's goal is to raise $10,000 for the scholarship fund. March 20 is the "Support A Student" deadline. Participants collecting donations will also enjoy the spirit of fun and community associated with this scholarhip fund drive. Participants may win valubale prizes befitting art students. Plus, each participant will have a chance to perform on camera for an AIM promotional video on Sunday, March 21, 2010.

AIM is making great things happen right now. Make your kind donations to Arts In Motion by March 20 and "Support A Student"!

Free Classes Offered-Week of March 8

DON'T MISS OUT - Call AIM today to reserve your spot for a free trial class.

Regular classes will start the following week (March 15) with sufficient enrollment. Invite a friend, tell your neighbors, call your cousins, we would love to accommodate everyone interested in these great classes.

We will be offering free classes in the disciplines of Filmmaking, Musikgarten, Cartooning, Painting, and Chamber Ensemble.

Call 723-3131 or email us at gro.loohcsmia|ofni#gro.loohcsmia|ofni

Spring Break Camp-Now Enrolling

This camp's theme is: Spring Fever! Celebrate the arrival of spring through poetry, song and art. Create a spring haiku and paint flowers as you are inspired by the music of Vivaldi's Spring. Garden art projects will provide opportuni­ties for urban dwellers to bring gardening indoors.

AIM Arts Adventure Camps are where creativity and fun unite! Music, art, drama and movement become the elements that make our camp weeks come to life with new adventures led by highly qualified and specially trained teachers. There will also be plenty of time for outdoor play. All supplies and snack included; students bring their own lunch. Before and after care available from 8:00am-5:00pm for an additional fee.

Spring Break Camp Grades K-4

March 29 - April 2, 2010
Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm

$135.00 per full week
$10/day before and after care

Brendan Kiley at the Stranger reports the Columbia City Theater closed suddenly, after its latest owners finalized a sale last weekend.

The sale happened on Saturday, after a few months of negotiations.

The new owners, Robert Hillman and C.B. Shamah, are shutting down the venue for at least three months for renovations and many of the acts scheduled to play there—including the popular monthly cabaret by Tamara the Trapeze Lady—are scrambling to find new homes.

"We're trying to help them out," said Shamah. He indicated that the theater was having major financial trouble: "Let's just say this," he said. "The gas to the theater got turned off. The water got turned off today. They didn't have a dumpster—apparently the garbage just disappeared to some garbage heaven. I wish I knew where that was."

Shamah said he and Sur just want to "bring some good music and good vibes to South Seattle." Some regular acts, like Tamara's, will return after the renovation.

There are more details in the comments under Brendan's post.

BeatWalk is looking for a new coordinator for Columbia City’s monthly, summertime music festival. The coordinator’s main duties include: booking and coordinating venues; booking and overseeing/managing musicians; and event outreach and promotion. The ideal candidate is passionate and knowledgeable about the local music scene; is eager to work in the Columbia City neighborhood; and is organized, outgoing and professional.

Duties

• Book and coordinate local venues (training will be provided)
• Identify potential local musicians and review music submissions
• Communicate with musicians and neighborhood restaurants and businesses
• Oversee promotional and outreach activities including: poster placement, email distributions, social marketing and networking sites.
• Manage assistant coordinator
• Work with web master to maintain relevant web content
• Research funding opportunities and apply for grants as needed
• Develop and manage an annual budget

Requirements

• 1-2 years experience with community or event organization
• Proven responsibility handling cash and making monthly deposits
• Proficient with email, excel and social networking sites including Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and DIGG
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Able to multitask and keep calm under pressure
• Familiarity with design programs for promotional material development is a plus

Details

• Part-time (approx. 10-15 hours/month), seasonal position (early spring through mid-fall)
• Monthly stipend plus with bonus potential dependent on end of season net revenue
• Monthly meetings with the CCBA Marketing Committee on last Tuesday of the month from 9 a.m.- 10 a.m. required during the BeatWalk season
• Mandatory background and credit check for all applicants.

Interested applicants need to submit a cover letter, resume, and 4 professional references by March 4, 2010 to moc.ogidni-esum|klawtaeb#moc.ogidni-esum|klawtaeb, or mail it to:

Columbia City BeatWalk
c/o Bookworm Exchange
4860 Rainier Ave. S
Seattle, WA 98118
(**Please, no phone inquiries.)

Hip-Hop and Jazz dance styles…come ready to sweat, groove and shake it ALL!
Columbia City's only dance studio

email: dancegrooveswithjeffielou @gmail.com
Registration online @ dancegrooveswithjeffielou.com

http://www.publicola.net/2010/02/13/where-did-this-nice-little-urban-pocket-come-from/#more-26701

I love that block. Compared to most multi-family buildings, these make a street that feels like a nice place to be, and a safe place to walk and bike. This sort of pocket of compact development would improve the neighborhood, in my opinion.

What other examples do folks like?

Joanne
(206) 721-7227
ten.tsacmoc|10ttamoj#ten.tsacmoc|10ttamoj

http://www.libertyrestorationproject.org/2010/02/06/nationwide-red-light-camera-protest-to-be-held-on-valentines-day/

Show your enthusiasm for the red light camera located at Orcas and Rainier Ave. S.

In celebration of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver and Black History Month, Southside Commons will be hosting a viewing of Salute, an award-winning documentary about the iconic moment of political solidarity displayed by three Olympic athletes in the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City. Salute explores the events surrounding these historic Olympic Games and describes how Australian sprinter Peter Norman and his fellow medal-winners, John Carlos and Tommie Smith, took a daring stand against oppression. We hope you will join us to learn the story behind one of the most significant and touching images of the 20th century.

This month’s film is brought to you by the Northwest Federation of Community Organizations and the Social Justice Fund Northwest.

Please join us Thursday, February 18th at 6:00pm. This is a free community event! Donations will be accepted at the door and refreshments will be served.

The Southside Commons will be hosting a community watch party on the third Thursday of every month.

Please contact Meredith at gro.ocfwn|htiderem#gro.ocfwn|htiderem with any questions. We hope to see you there!

from the Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs eNewsletter

"The Office, in partnership with the Seattle Department of Transportation, seeks an artist to create an artwork for the second phase of the Chief Sealth Trail, which connects the city's Beacon Hill neighborhood with the Rainier Valley in Southeast Seattle. Work to extend the multipurpose trail west of Beacon Avenue South will begin this summer, with completion expected by the end of the year. The artwork—intended to mark the trail extension and enliven the streetscape—will be located where the trail will cross Beacon Avenue South at South Dawson Street.

The call is open to professional artists residing in Washington, Oregon, California, Montana or Idaho. The project budget is $50,000. Application deadline is 11 p.m., Tuesday, March 16. To preview the call and a link to the online application. "

We had a wonderful time laughing, talking, hanging out and getting closer with the people we love.

For those of you that you were here … THANKS! We loved having you join us. Come back next month and bring some friends.

We will be hosting a number of brunches throughout this year.

This would be an addition, tucked into the space between the Shirley Marvin apartments (two stories on the right) and the gray house to the east, on S Edmunds St. The apartments would also be converted to hotel units.

Rob's had a lot of demand for his "Last Loft", and I imagine he's thinking of neighbors' visiting relatives, and out-of-towners looking for a real place within easy reach of SeaTac.

The DJC article is for subscribers only — I'd be interested to read the rest.

SEED/Homesight are hosting our first Blood Drive with Puget Sound Blood Drive next Friday, February 5th! Since every blood donation can go to three separate patients, ONE DONATION CAN SAVE THREE LIVES! Help us reach our goal of registering 25-30 donors and help save up to 75 lives!

Please forward this message to your friends, family members, coworkers and neighbors and sign up today!

Friday, February 5th

Mobile unit in SEED/Homesight Parking Lot (5117 Rainier Ave S, Seattle 98118)

10:00AM to 3:00 PM (closed 12:00-1:00pm)

Walk-in or make an appointment online

If you donated on or before December 11th you are eligible to donate at this drive.

For questions about eligibility, please contact 800-DONATE-1 x2543
How is my blood used? Blood volunteered by PSBC donors is distributed to over 70 hospitals and clinics in the Puget Sound area. Did you know that while only 5% of the population donates, 90% of us will need a blood transfusion at some point in our lives. Will you donate?

The Puget Sound Blood Center is a non-profit, community and volunteer based organization. For more than 60 years, the PSBC has been improving the quality of life for sick patients in the Puget Sound area. This is all thanks to the generous donors who are saving lives in Western Washington every day. Your volunteered blood is distributed to 70 local hospitals and clinics in the Puget Sound area.
Thank you for your commitment to the health of our community!

Sunday January 31 from 12-5

The home is conveniently located in Columbia City within an easy walk to the light rail, Lake Washington, the PCC grocery store, and all the wonderful restaurants in Columbia City. There are several bus lines close by and getting to downtown or I-90 is a snap. My home has warm oak wood floors, large windows, a full laundry room, a spacious garage, and a wonderful garden. There is a full kitchen and a fenced yard and is comfortably furnished.

I would like to find responsible, non-smoking renters (i.e., pay bills on time, keep the property clean, etc.) who will enjoy and respect the home. It would be wonderful if you liked to garden too! I will consider pets on a case-by-case basis as well as partial work-rent trade. Rent would be $1500/month.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Please contact me at 360.927.0482 or moc.liamg|yelruhneelhtakm#moc.liamg|yelruhneelhtakm for more information.

What: NWFCO's State of the Union watch party

When: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00(?) p.m.

Where: NWFCO's new building, the Southside Commons, located at 3518 S. Edmunds St.

Fun for all ages and singing ability(lyrics provided)!

Beer and Wine Bar
Silent Auction
Light snacks provided

Suggested donation $10-$15
Kids under 12 $5

Substantial snacks will be provided by local restaurants to fuel this community discussion about Hanford, nuclear waste cleanup, and Washington’s future.

When: Saturday, January 30th, from 6-9pm
Where: Columbia City Cinema, 4816 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98122

Purchase tickets online at www.hanfordchallenge.org or at the door. Space is limited! Tickets are sliding scale (pay what you can!) from $5-$20.

Learn about your neighborhood school
Ideas to influence school planning
Build skills to communicate with policy makers

Rainier Vista Center
4410 29th Ave. S., Seattle, WA
206-461-4568 ext. 211

Through a series of field and classroom-based workshops focused on the wildlife, plants, ecology, and the natural history of Seward Park, the Master Urban Naturalist Program provides local volunteers with interpretive skills and scientific knowledge to share with Park and Center visitors. Space is limited and reservations are accepted on a first come first served basis.

For more information about the Master Urban Naturalist Program and a link to the application please visit our website: http://sewardpark.audubon.org.

Have a question or comment about the program? E-mail the Marina Pita, the Program Coordinator! E-mail- mpita(at)audubon(dot)org or call 206-652-2444 extension 109

We invite you to join us at the next meeting of
La Leche League of South Seattle

Wednesday, January 13 at 10:15am

Neighborhood House at Rainier Vista
4410 29th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98108

Who should Attend?
-nursing mothers
-mothers who wish to breastfeed
-anyone who supports breastfeeding mothers
-anyone with breastfeeding experience, great or small

What should you expect?
-discussion to last about an hour

-leaders will bring a prepared topic related to breastfeeding and facilitate a discussion among those present

-you share your relevant experiences
-discussion about questions you and others may have brought

-many stay to talk after the meeting- its a wonderful way to meet and socialize with others!

Read on for more information!

Children, pregnant women, partners, dads, grandparents and anyone else who supports breastfeeding are welcome at LLL of South Seattle. There are typically several toddlers and preschoolers at our meetings in addition to babes-in-arms.

Our meetings last about an hour but many moms stay to talk after the main discussion. This are a wonderful way to meet other mothers in your area and to discuss parenting our children. Leaders will bring a prepared topic related to breastfeeding and facilitate a conversation. Time is always reserved to answer and discuss questions you may have. There is no need to bring a question or concern- we welcome everyone and look forward to your contribution to the discussion!

LLL leaders are volunteers who have breastfed their own children and have been trained and accredited by La Leche League International. Leaders offer phone help, monthly meetings and home visits to women who want to breastfeed. La Leche League not endorse any particular parenting method and is a single interest organization. We meet you where you are in your breastfeeding and parenting journey.

LLL of South Seattle has a lending library of books on childbirth, parenting, breastfeeding, nutrition, discipline and other topics related to mothering through breastfeeding. Please contact us to return a borrowed item!

All services are free, but it does cost money to maintain the group library, pay dues, and to keep Leaders up to date on current breastfeeding research – if La Leche League has helped you, consider making a tax-deductible donation. Membership is optional, but supports the organization and your local group. Please contact a leader if you want more information on membership to La Leche League.

The Seattle Breastfeeding Café is an informal LLL meeting. Leaders are present and available, but there is no prepared topic. Please come and go as needed!

Thursday, January 21, 1-3pm
My Coffee House
2818 E Madison Street
Seattle, WA 98112

Leaders are available by phone or email anytime between meetings. Please contact us if you have a question.

Peace,

Emily Healy, LLL Leader
moc.liamg|ylaehmeLLL#moc.liamg|ylaehmeLLL
(206) 949-3076

And

Erin Briggs, LLL Leader
moc.liamg|eugaelehcelal.nire#moc.liamg|eugaelehcelal.nire
(206) 304-9153

Embracing the spirit of MLK Day Celebrations, this event will explore different aspects of freedom through voice, ensemble, movement and color, blending multiple art forms into a thematic journey.
"Freedom Festival" features performances of reggae, klezmer, brass band and jazz. Marimbas and drums will echo of Africa, and young people from our very own neighborhood will sing songs of freedom. Audience members too may even participate in the celebration.

Tickets for this one night only event are $12, half-price for kids 10 and under. They can be purchased by phone and at Arts In Motion.

Arts In Motion
206.723.3131
3405 S. Alaska St.
Seattle, WA 98118
www.aimschool.org

As a local parent and longtime Seward Park resident, I thought I'd put this information out here…

The reason for this message is simple, an Internet Safety presentation was recently done at my children’s school and I am attempting to gauge the likelihood of conducting the same presentation for other community groups (social, academic and athletic youth programs and family groups, etc). The Internet Safety experience is available to the public at no charge. I believe that the information that is provided is greatly beneficial to community members, parents, and students who attend these events especially given that more and more of us (adults and kids alike!) have integrated electronic gadgets into our lives.

If you're interested in getting more information, please feel free to respond with your contact info and I'd be glad to answer any questions you may have. Additionally, please feel free to forward this information to any community decision makers that would allow us to share this valuable information throughout our community.

Thanks,
Jen

We'd prefer someone reliable to stay in our house and care for our pets, since the dogs specifically require a lot of management. Because of the breed of our youngest dog, we need an experienced sitter who knows how to give strong commands and likes to exercise with the dogs. Both dogs are trained and know basic commands, can walk on a leash and know their routine.

I can't emphasize enough that we need a RELIABLE and EXPERIENCED sitter. Our pets are our children and it's imperative that we get someone capable to handle them. They are sweet, wonderful pets and we're looking for someone who will enjoy taking care of them.

Does anyone have any recommendations or suggestions? Greatly appreciated!

Session 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 10:15-11:30; Thursday & Friday 10:15-12:45 PM* - Full

Session 2: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 11:30 AM-12:45 PM; Thursday & Friday 10:15 AM-12:45 PM * - 1 spot open

Session 3: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, 5-6:15 PM; Wednesday & Thursday 6-7:15 PM* - 1 Spot Open

Session 4: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, 6:15-7:30 PM; Wednesday & Thursday 6:15-7:30 PM* - Full

Session 5: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, 7:30- 8:45 PM; Wednesday & Thursday 7:30-8:45 PM* - Full

*The last two days of each week are circuit days that allow for a flexible start time…the morning group can arrive any time between 9 AM -10:15 AM to start the circuit. The evening group can arrive any time between 6 -7:30 PM to start the circuit.

Sessions are semi-private (no more than 5 persons per class - except for circuit days which are individual stations and may have more than 5 persons participating during the circuit). Each class is 1 hr and 15 minutes in length and participants commit to coming 5 days a week. Sessions are a combination of bootcamp style drills, martial arts fitness drills, strength, resistance, agility training, circuit training, power vinyasa yoga and nutritional and lifestyle support. No workout is the same. Price is $450 + tax ($9 per session hour).

Studio t-shirt and training gear included in price (training gear provided depends upon session attending, please inquire at the time of registration). Measurements and fitness tests taken throughout the program.

$75 Non-Refundable Deposit is required to reserve your spot. (Deposit will be applied to the session fee. Total session fee is due on September 10, 2009, 1 week prior to the first day of class.

Congratulations to our Fall Challenge Winner who Lost 7.75 pounds in 8 weeks and 8inches in 8 weeks…!!! She also significnatly increased her push-ups, sit-ups and cardiovasular stamina!!! Way to go!

www.seattlefreeschool.org/

Many survived the holiday’s with an extra pound or two around the stomach and a rededication of getting in shape for the new year. National studies show that all 50 states became larger last year, and almost half are obese. Culprits include the ease of fast food in every neighborhood, a reduction of healthy options affordable in grocery stores and video games and television keeping us indoors.

The Beach Challenge sets to get people active in the new year, by creating a variety of opportunities to get active as well as find ways to make activities healthier! Similar programs are run at big corporations…yet there is no reason that everyone can’t take part in a healthier new year. This type of program you will see at gyms and on TV, although none will have the same local feel to them.
The biggest issue of getting motivated is often that little nudge. This program will give you the nudge and will introduce you to healthy options within your own community as well as look at health from a long term perspective. It is great for groups, friends and more. The challenge can be as much or as little as you need…resources will be abundant! Sneak preview Jan 6th from 6:10-7:10pm

Unfortunately, I don't have a picture of the bike. The bike is a red Specialized Stump Jumper (early 90's model). Some distinguishing features (it had the last time I saw it): a rack on the back of the bicycle, a green bell pepper bell on the front handlebars, and no rear brake.

Am posting in hopes somebody might see the bike laying around the neighborhood. If so, then please post here.

Much thanks!

I feel really lucky. I live with my family in a place we love, among neighbors we sure do enjoy, and who clearly have caught that same Columbia City bug.

We've got many inspiring neighborhood causes, but I'm picking one. I'm asking friends and neighbors to give a birthday donation to Bike Works.

(image by Seattle Daily Photo)

For the last 13 years, they've empowered kids from all walks to ride like they earned it, to work on bikes and earn their own wheels through sweat equity. And that's just one of Bike Works' programs. Bikes and bike repair are their catalyst for action in environment, social justice, community, and fun.

Learn more here (that links to a no-cost donation passthrough to Bike Works, via facebook). If you prefer to donate in other ways, please let me know.

I'm not sure it's cool to broadcast a birthday wish across the neighborhood. I've gotta admit, it's unnerving even. But the coolness of having our own nonprofit bike shop in Columbia City, and the amazing things they do — that clearly tips the balance in favor of putting this once-in-a-decade wish out there.

For all that they do — and they do it with talent, humor, and gusto — please consider including Bike Works in your giving, and thank you for making my 40th that much more special.

Scott.

“A place where we all grow”

Traditional Montessori school
Farm playground, nature curriculum
Parenting support and education

OPEN HOUSE
JANUARY 9th,
10:30-noon

(206) 722-3831
www.learninggarden.net

4226 South Lucile, Seattle, WA, 98118

Othello Park Alliance announces new series of work parties in Othello Park

January 1, 2010. Seattle, WA

A new series of late winter work parties has been announced for the collaborative Othello Park Habitat Restoration project. Five scheduled work parties from January to March will give community members the chance to help steward a valuable park resource, and to serve as a positive adult role model for the youth working on the project.

Youth participants are part of King County Superior Court’s job training program. Positive civic engagement and interaction with adults in their community means a huge amount to these young folks who are looking to create a positive future vision for themselves, despite great adversity.

Work parties take place by the slide in Othello Park. Tools, gloves, and snacks provided:

o Saturday, January 16, 10 – 1 pm
o Saturday February 6, 10 – 1 pm
o Saturday February 20, 10 – 1 pm
o Saturday March 13, 10 – 1 pm
o Saturday March 27, 10 – 1 pm

During six work parties this past fall over 25 community volunteers worked alongside 10-15 youth participants of King County Superior Court’s job training program to remove invasive weeds, install erosion control jute netting, and mulch with woodchips on the slope north of the famous Othello Park slide.

This project is a partnership of the Othello Park Alliance, City of Seattle Parks and Recreation, King County Superior Court, and King County Department of Natural Resources. The project will take place during the period of October 2009 – April 2011.

The Othello Park Alliance works to assure that Othello Park’s beauty and open space is retained, enhanced, and integrated into a vibrant, multicultural, pedestrian-friendly Othello town center and residential community by coordinating community events and making capital improvements in the Park.

To RSVP for work parties or find out more about helping Othello Park Alliance with our work, please contact Katie Pencke at moc.oohay|ekcnep#moc.oohay|ekcnep.

There is a discarded bike out in front of a neighbor's house. If you are missing a bike let us know we would love to get it back to its owner. There has been a series of bike thefts and breakins lately in the area.

Thanks, Joey
moc.oohay|ffarg_yeoj#moc.oohay|ffarg_yeoj

Thanks!

To add to this warm welcome, we were invited by a new friend to attend the upcoming CC brunch held on the first Sunday of each month. "What an awesome way to get to know our new friends and neighbors," we thought. And, it was. And, it is.

If you love this special Seattle community, come be a part of it. Join us for brunch. If you're feeling especially daring, sign up to host a brunch. You can do that HERE. Click on 'Edit' and add your name to the list.

We'd love to see you at our next brunch. Please take a minute from your busy life and share your thoughts.

L'Chaim!

Seattle Department of Neighborhoods announces changes to Neighborhood Matching Fund
Improvements make process simpler and easier to receive funding for community projects
First deadline coming up in January

SEATTLE – In its continuing efforts to make the Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF) more accessible and simpler for residents, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods has made key improvements to this nationally recognized program. The Neighborhood Matching Fund Program provides cash awards to community organizations for neighborhood-based projects, and these changes not only make the structure and process easier, but reflect the changing economy. The changes take effect now for applications requesting 2010 funds.

Highlights of the changes include new electronic application forms, clearer guidelines, increased award amounts, and technical assistance workshops. The NMF website has also been revamped to make it easier to navigate and apply for the four funding categories: Large Projects Fund, Small and Simple Fund, Small Sparks Fund and Tree Fund.

Here is a more complete overview of the changes:

NMF Guidelines:
• NMF guidelines are now clearer and easier to navigate. In fact, all four funds are covered under the same document.
• The value of volunteer time has increased to $20 per hour keeping up with Independent Sector research on average volunteer time value.

Fund Changes:
• The Outreach Fund is now combined with the Small Sparks Fund, which will continue to provide support for community building projects with small funding needs, along with new flexible guidelines.

Award Amount:
• To reflect rising costs, fund request limits have increased to up to $1000 for the Small Sparks Fund and up to $20,000 for the Small and Simple Fund.

Application Forms:
• The forms are designed to be easier to use, along with simplified questions, fill-in electronic formatting, and simpler work plan and budget forms.
• Signatures documenting community match pledges are no longer required for the application.

Technical Assistance and Website:
• To increase outreach and assistance, NMF staff will hold one to two technical assistance workshops every month around the city. There are two workshops in December and three occurring in January.
• The website has been revamped to ease navigation and provide clearer information with the inclusion of a “Frequently Asked Questions” section. It also has enhanced features and links to other funding opportunities.

The deadline for Small and Simple Projects Fund is January 11, 2010 (next deadline in July) and the Large Projects Fund Letter of Intent is due February 8, 2010. For more information, visit www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/nmf/.

The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods works to bring government closer to our residents through civic engagement, community empowerment and involvement by all residents for the betterment of their community.

You can read the news story online: http://www.kirotv.com/news/22036944/detail.html

Jim Holmes at Bookworm Exchange is giving his notice:

I recently received an email from Jim Holmes, owner of Bookworm Exchange: "After six years of struggle and almost no pay, I will most likely be closing up in March," he writes. "People in the South end of Seattle are not inclined to support a local bookstore." Rent is $35,000 for 2,000 square feet. He has three part-time employees working a total of thirty hours a week. Holmes works the other thirty for free. "At the end of the year, hardly anything is left over for myself."

Read the rest at City Arts.

What's happening this week? What are people talking about? Where's the latest weekly digest? How can I be a part of all this?

I'm hoping the new site will make all that much clearer. There's been a lot of under-the-hood tinkering, some breakage, occasional cursing — and a bunch of new ideas for how our site can come back stronger, easier, and more interesting.

There's a mockup on the test site — very drafty, but it gives the basic idea. Take a look. Weigh in.

Tomorrow's clinics will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vaccinations are first come, first served, and no reservations will be taken. If demand is high, people will be given a time later that day to return for a guaranteed vaccination. Once supply is exhausted, people will be told as soon as they arrive.

More H1N1 influenza vaccine continues to arrive every week, and most vaccine is still going to local health care providers for at risk patients. Local pharmacies are also receiving limited ongoing allocations.

For more information, including location and addresses for our vaccination clinics tomorrow, please visit our website.

We kick off the season this weekend with the annual holiday lighting. CCBA and KC's Flowers have rallied to replace the old tradition with something new: a display above KC's Flowers on the corner of S. Ferdinand and Rainier Ave. S that will light up the dark of December starting at 6 pm.

Saturday also begins a month of businesses offering reciprocal coupons: eat at Tutta Bella, for example, and get a coupon for various retailers offering specials. Buy something at Andaluz, and get a coupon for restaurants offering specials. Coupons are good from December 5 -30.

December Events
Details online

Sat | 12/5/09
Shopping Specials All Day!
RV Historical Society Open House 3 pm - 6 pm
Visit Santa at Tutta Bella from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
New Holiday Lighting Tradition 6 pm - 6:30pm (corner of Rainier Ave. S and S. Ferdinand)
Arts In Motion faculty band will play in the Columbia City Gallery from 6:30 pm– 8:30 p

Thur | 12/3/09 | 7 - 9 pm
SEEDArts Wine Tasting & Silent Auction at the Columbia City Gallery

Sun | 12/6/09 | 2- 7pm
3rd Annual Sip ‘n’ Shop at Verve Bistro & Wine Bar

Sat | 12/12/09 | 2 - 5 pm
Lantern-Making Workshop at Rainier Vista Neighborhood House
Click here for more info.

Sun | 12/13/09 | 9 am - 2 pm
Brunch with Santa at Kallaloo Caribbean Restaurant

Sun | 12/30/09 | 4:20 - 7 pm
Solstice Procession & Festival of Lights ending at the Southside Commons
Click here for more info.

Thur | 12/31/09 | 8 pm - 2 am
New Year’s Eve Party at the Royal Esquires Club

• Co-working is not a desk rental business. It’s not about the printers or the conference rooms. Co-working is about people. Co-working spaces bring together independent workers and provides them with a space in which they can work alongside one another in community.

The perfect example of this already exists in Seattle on Capitol Hill – Office Nomads. Check this out: http://www.officenomads.com/

Please let us know if you might be interested in this type of arrangement. Particularly let us know if you’d be interested in starting and working this environment in our building along Hudson.

Steve Orser

moc.seitreporprobrah|resros#moc.seitreporprobrah|resros

This just in from the PostGlobe:

Chris Curtis, director of the Neighborhood Farmers Market Alliance, said she had just heard from the landowner in Columbia City last week that the market must move. She said the decision came as a surprise to her and was forced on a very supportive property owner by the economy. She said the owner, HAL Real Estate Investments, had allowed the market free use of the property and was sorry to have to end the arrangement.

After the loss of a tenant for a building there, Curtis said, HAL decided to use an open area, where the market has operated, to generate revenue from monthly parking, probably from people using the Link light rail system nearby. She said that while she is sad about the move, she keeps thinking that parking to encourage transit use is "a good thing."

Curtis expressed optimism about the future, however, saying that the community in Columbia City has been very supportive and she is just beginning to explore alternatives. With 45 farmers taking part weekly and strong attendance, Curtis said, it's important to find a good space. And it's important to maintain ties to nearby businesses, which have seen good synergy from the Wednesday markets.

The Columbia City market takes the winter off, with reopening in May.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

New Holly Gathering Hall
7054 34th Avenue South

On Tuesday, December 1st, national commercial district revitalization expert Kennedy Smith will discuss strategies for strengthening Rainier Valley businesses and business districts, and increasing the availability of goods and services in SE Seattle.

This event is open to the entire community and will be especially useful for Rainier Valley business owners, property owners, and neighborhood leaders invested in the future of SE Seattle retail

For more information or to RSVP, please contact the City’s Office of Economic Development at 206-684-8090 or vog.elttaes|deo#vog.elttaes|deo.

If you have any special needs, such as interpretation services, information in different formats, or childcare, please let us know by Tuesday, November 24th so we can try to accommodate your needs.

The event is co-sponsored by: Columbia City Business Association, Rainier Chamber, Rainier Valley CDF, MLK Business Association and African Business Association of Seattle.