Columbia Citizens

Feed your habit: another way to get your Wikli fix. The Citizens' Wikli is the collaborative weekly circular of Columbia Citizens. It relays announcements and messages of interest to Columbia City neighbors. Anyone can contribute, and anyone can edit. Many Citizens get weekly emailed alerts pointing them to the latest Wikli. Here's another option: get them as a news feed. Feeds are a convenient and timely way to find out about updates to sites. Feeds arrive as bulleted items for easy browsing. You'll need a feed reader to view updates. Columbia Citizens offers a variety of feeds, so you can home in on what interests you — read more.

… But if you'd prefer to get emailed Wikli alerts, that's fine too. Just ask.

Columbia City's Neighbor News

Welcome to this week's Citizens' Wikli.

• There's a report-out from Harbor Properties' March 4 community meeting.
• There are fun events on the calendar.
• Kids weed out parks to fund a wilderness awareness trip.
• Neighbors are nominees for a statewide award for community service.
• Now you can get Columbia Citizens by RSS feed.
• And there's lots more news and insight.

This week's Wikli is here: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli:current Its content is now fixed.

If you'd like to post to next week's Wikli, that's here: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli

Enjoy.

Here's what you'll find in this week's Wikli:

—> Somebody's stealing bikes.

—> Powerful stuff: local kids read their work at Starbucks.

—> A Citizen offers a neighborhood class in organic gardening.

—> It's time for some spring cleaning: join neighbors to help spruce the place up.

—> And there's lots more news and insight.

This is the 30th Wikli, and it's time to regroup. So this one is a tri-Wikli — the next one will post on April 16.

This week's Wikli is here: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli:current Its content is now fixed.

If you'd like to post to the next Wikli, that's here: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli

Enjoy.

S.

The Wikli's been napping, but Columbia City's been hoppin'. Take a look for yourself.

Some amazing organizing efforts are underway
— Columbia City Community Council
— Friends of Columbia School
— Seward Park Playground Improvement Foundation

There's an upcoming landmarks review of development at Columbia Plaza.

And there's plenty of news and insight to share.

This week's Wikli is here: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli:current Its content is now fixed.

If you'd like to post to the next Wikli, that's here.

Enjoy,

S.

This week's Wikli is short and sweet — the better to read top to toe.

• There's a report-out on new development at Columbia Plaza,
• the historical society is gearing up for a birthday, their 117th,
• a book about growing up in Columbia City,
• and a Citizen's alert about a home burglary.

There's that and more. Check it out.

This week's Wikli is here: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli:current Its content is now fixed.

If you'd like to post to the next Wikli, that's here: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli

Enjoy,

S.

Columbia City's buzzing …it must be springtime.

This week we put these bugs in your ear (ewww…)

• Visit the first 2008 FARMERS MARKET and BEATWALK.
• CCCC's post-pancake-party program: participate please!
• The neighborhood and its neighbors are all over the blogosphere.
• In news… sheesh… a small-time sniper and a small-screen inspired stabbing

Now to mix & mangle more entomological idioms…

• Here's the beeline to this week's Wikli. Its content is now fixed.
• Not content to be a fly on the wall? You can post to the next Wikli.

Enjoy,

S.

Feed your habit. This alert serves as an RSS feed, another way to get your Wikli fix.

For this week's Wikli, the emailed alert focuses on shifting to a bigger system, with alerts that'll look a lot like this.

Alerts go to hundreds of neighbors, numbers that have begun to test the limits of standard email. In terms of neighbor outreach, that's a great problem to have. In terms of bleary-eyed late-night messaging, it's something of a logistical challenge.

A solution is to move the Citizens' list to a reliable email service, like feedblitz.com

• Like the current arrangement, you'll get one Wikli alert per week — it'll look something like this.
• From the Columbia Citizens discussion board, you can also opt in to get a daily digest of Citizen comments.
• This system protects your email privacy.
• The switch should be hassle-free, and opting out is also straightforward — there's an "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of each alert.

You're welcome to get a jump on it now.

Thanks.

This week's Wikli is here: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli:current Its content is now fixed.

If you'd like to post to the next Wikli, that's here: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli

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S.

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Columbia Citizens get a chunk of change this week. And we're not talking about tax rebates. We're talking about change at Columbia Plaza, in library staffing, and in street improvements.

Here are some highlights —

• Columbia Plaza is up for another round of public review with the Landmarks Committee.
• The City plans for street improvements.
• Columbia librarians are leaving.
• Two simultaneous (?) strategy sessions to improve public schools.
• Booty Camp comes to Seward Park.

There's all that and more.

• This week's Wikli is here: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli:current Its content is now fixed.
• If you'd like to post to the next Wikli, that's here: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli

Last week we streamlined Wikli emailed alerts. What better time to spread the Wikli word? So this week only, alerts go out to the gamut of local lists. Please pardon the repeats if you belong to more than one list.

Enjoy,

S.

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Welcome to your weekly wiki. Here's some of what you'll find:

• Traffic calming on Rainier — what do you think about narrowing to three lanes?
• We have a couple new regular events:
  • Drinking Liberally and
  • Super Saturdays at Seward.
• Citizens have posted about crime-related concerns.
• We've got our very own Columbia City-centric Craigslist.

There's all that and more.

• Check out this week's Wikli. Its content is now fixed.
• If you'd like to post to the next Wikli, that's here.

Enjoy,

S.

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Lots of newsy news to share this week. Well worth the extra wait, I hope.

• The circus is coming to town
• City Council is coming to Columbia City to talk money
• The Cinema’s quickly outgrowing its marquee – this week Paul opens a second screen
• Help design a new Seward Park playground
• All kinds of incident reports – from the mundane to the insane

There’s all that and more about our bustling burgh.

• Check out this week's Wikli. Its content is now fixed.
• If you'd like to post to the next Wikli, that's here.

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S.

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The Citizens' calendar is full to bursting — we''ve got some tough choices this week. Be sure to catch some of these great local events.

• Beatwalk is this week.
• There's a Design Review meeting.
• There's art and dance to spare.
• There are some great events at Seward Park.
• Also check out a new project to take down chain-link fences in the neighborhood.
• And Columbia City was on TV this week, including BeatWalk and Columbia Citizens. Now how exactly does one present a neighborhood wiki on TV? Take a look.

• Check out this week's Wikli. Its content is now fixed.
• If you'd like to post to the next Wikli, that's here.

Enjoy,

S.

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So how are you weathering this week? No really — summer's just around the corner.

Ever the optimist, this week's Wikli points you to a slew of neighborhood activities in our great outdoors:

• designing a SPPIFfy playspace at Seward Park,
• Columbia City's garden tour,
• a work party at Hitt's Hill,
• strawberries and cherries at the farmers market,
• bicycling and running along Lake Washington.

There's all that and more to help you bid a lasting farewell to the cold & damp.

• Check out this week's Wikli: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli:current — its content is now fixed.
• If you'd like to post to the next Wikli, that's here: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli

Enjoy,

S.

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Whether you want movement that's good for your heart or you've put your heart into a good movement, this week offers you plenty.

• There's a march and a walk, both for great causes.
• For playground activists, there's a short survey about Seward Park's future playspace.
• For neighborhood design advocates, the Landmarks Committee will take a fourth look at the Columbia Plaza project.
• For rebels, there's a reading circle.
• You can try out a Wii at the library.
• For sociable joggers, there's the C-City Runners.
• For an evening of politics under the influence, there's Drinking Liberally.

This is week XL (40) of the Citizens' Wikli — and surprise, it's supersized.

• Check out this week's Wikli: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli:current — its content is now fixed.
• If you'd like to post to the next Wikli, that's here: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli

Enjoy,

S.

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For our weekly helping of neighborhood insight and inspiration, Columbia Citizens appreciatively draw on the offerings of several neighborhood bloggers. They're collected in the "blogossiphere", which is playfully tongue in cheek — these are rich perspectives on daily life, art, family, and the places we share.

Among this week's posts:

• John Hoole on the Death and Life of urban parks.
• Doug Cargill stirs up some urbanists at hugeasscity
• some zanily inspired artwork at Gather
• David Goldstein on cats and coyotes
• Amber Campbell on all things Rainier Valley
• and the Captain says you can have it Both Ways.

There's all that in Wikli XLI — plus bikes that boggle the mind, owl prowls, hands-on henna, architectural walking tours and more.

• Check out this week's Wikli: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli:current — its content is now fixed.
• If you'd like to post to the next Wikli, that's here: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli

Enjoy,

S.

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Hypothesis

Neighborhood wiki participation is inversely proportional to the intensity and diurnal duration of a bright celestial orb heretofore relatively unknown in these parts.

This week's Wikli is concise. So what better focus than upcoming garden workshops, picnics, and block parties!

Among this week's links:

• news from local schools, both uplifting and disturbing
• kids caught stealing bikes
• more coyotes
• (It's true!) — a new restaurant at 51st & Wilson & Dawson
• more restaurant news and reviews
• some good laughs from the Kidde Woodward family.

There's all that and more.

• Check out this week's Wikli: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli:current — its content is now fixed.
• If you'd like to post to the next Wikli, that's here: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli

Enjoy,

S.

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Columbia Citizens appeared on the neighborhood scene a year ago, on 7/7/07. Its main goal has been to help neighbors share information and collaborate to make this an even better place to live.

This week's Citizen’s Wikli takes that mission to heart.

• There are creative ideas for summer fun (join in!)
• There's a Climate Action Lab.
• Block parties are popping up.
• There's news of a new restaurant.
• And there are our popular summertime events — farmers market & Beatwalk

There's all that, with neighborhood news and insights to spare.

• Check out this week's Wikli: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli:current — its content is now fixed.
• If you'd like to post to the next Wikli, that's here: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli

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S.

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This week is so mixed — I can't think of a pithy theme to pull this one together. You can see for yourself.

• A child died after a fall from a window.
• Our summer arts scene is heating up.
• Another burglary victim — this time it's our Crime Prevention Coordinator.
• It's a busy weekend with picnics and pictures, plants and plans.
• Zimbabwe comes to Columbia City.

There's news and views, images and imagination to share.

• Check out this week's Wikli: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli:current — its content is now fixed.
• If you'd like to post to the next Wikli, that's here: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli

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S.

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The height of Columbia City's sublime summertime…

• alley dancing,
• BeatWalk's picking up the pace,
• a garden club germinates,
• Seward Park playground — ready to take it to the next level,
• anonymity and censorship in the wiki,
• and parties are popping up all over.

There's plenty of news and views to share.

• Check out this week's Wikli: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli:current — its content is now fixed.
• If you'd like to post to the next Wikli, that's here: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli

Enjoy,

S.

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It's that top-of-the-summer week, when there's always a festive event within easy reach.

• Beatwalk is back,
• Seafair has landed,
• we're shutting down the streets,
• and Dwell's throwing a house party.
• You can check out details of a block party or a blockbuster, caffeinated poetry or carbon-free parking, a wonderful parade or waterfront pedaling, southeast Asian sounds or the whole southeast Seattle scene.

There's so much going on that the next Wikli is taking the wik off. So we'll catch up on August 13.

• Check out this week's Wikli: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli:current — its content is now fixed.
• If you'd like to post to the next Wikli, that's here: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli

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S.

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Dunno about you, but the papers had me thinking southeast Seattle is an angry, dangerous place these days. This week's Citizens' Wikli has helped me put things back in perspective.

Here's a sampling:

• The hometown parade is coming.
• Shakespeare is in the park.
• A teen was shot and killed on a local sidewalk.
• Mission Baptist Church is getting a makeover.
• The library harbors snakes.
• Gardens are bursting.
• The arts are flowing over.

Citizens have shared their takes on the neighborhood — news and views, ideas and ideals, insights and outreach.

• Check out this week's Wikli: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli:current — its content is now fixed.
• If you'd like to post to the next Wikli, that's here: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli

Enjoy,
S.

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A year ago this week, we pulled together the first Citizens' Wikli, "Columbia City's collaborative community cyber circular". In honor of this prodigious milestone, the Wikli is… taking an extended siesta.

Wiklis will be scarce for a couple weeks, so get yours while you can!

This week:

• Arts Gumbo is kicking off.
• You get a preview of a phenomenal Sept BeatWalk.
• The Cinema will grow to three screens.
• A trove of local, organic blackberries.
• Saffron's open.
• The market's offering a free canning class.
• The community mourned a murdered boy.
• Hillman Citizens are discussing gangs.

There's all that and much more.

• Check out this week's Wikli: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli:current — its content is now fixed.
• If you'd like to post to the next Wikli, that's here: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli

Enjoy,

S.

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The Wikli's back! Citizens have three weeks' worth of great items to share. And what a busy time it was.

• Car-free Columbia City was fantastically footloose, and we've got the photos to prove it.
• There's plenty for arts enthusiasts.
• many unsettling crime reports
• some long-overdue notes about Columbia Plaza
• an outdoor movie in Hillman City
• What to do with those turbocharged zucchinis?
• Coming soon? Full Tilt Ice Cream

There's all that and much more.

• Check out this week's Wikli: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli:current — its content is now fixed.
• If you'd like to post to the next Wikli, that's here: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli

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S.

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It's one of the best things about neighborhood living — connecting with people who work together to make ours a good place. See them, believe in them, and by all means join them.

• Neighbors have some great ideas for a new Seward Park playground, and SPPIF is hosting its third and last community meeting tonight.
• On Friday, Columbia City will have four new, interactive parks.
• Come on out to a great local show for a fantastic local cause: Po' Girl for Bike Works.
• Musicians converge on Columbia City in a benefit concert for autism research.
• Kick up your heels at a Lakewood square dance.
• Hillman City's Business Association has withdrawn from the Southeast District Council.
• Some fun local insight — who is Absolute?

There's all that and much more.

• Check out this week's Wikli: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli:current — its content is now fixed.
• If you'd like to post to the next Wikli, that's here: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli

Enjoy,

S.

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This is the Wikli's Week LI, for those of us who are Roman numerically inclined!

• Mikala's taking neighborhood de-fence to the next level.
• Architects share their drawings for the Columbia Plaza site.
• The Captain has words of warning.
• The library has banned books.
• Light rail may be delayed.
• The Democrats are holding a presidential debate party.

There's all that and much more.

• Check out this week's Wikli: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli:current — its content is now fixed.
• If you'd like to post to the next Wikli, that's here: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli

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S.

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In Columbia City, this is a good week to be paying attention. With all that's happening around and amongst us, you might just get swept up in it.

• Columbia Plaza's application is in.
• Villa Victoria vanishes.
• Tuesdays are Salsa Night at the Columbia City Theater.
• Beatwalk is on.
• John Hoole proffers his perspective on neighborhood NIMBYs.
• Naturalists from Parks share ideas on coyote coexistance.
• Palin-Biden are on at the theater.
• Columbia City, mapped in stars, is a dove.
• Mikala joins a chain-link gang, and takes a page from Frost:

Before I built a wall I'd ask to know
What I was walling in or walling out,
And to whom I was like to give a fence.
Something there is that doesn't love a wall,
That wants it down.

There's art, food, music, politics, and plenty of news to go around.

• Check out this week's Wikli: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli:current — its content is now fixed.
• If you'd like to post to the next Wikli, that's here: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli

Enjoy,

S.

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For some, it's been a challenging week of hard truths, witnessed through a lens of wisdom, strength and grace. When the times test our mettle, then maybe it's time to step out and be a part of something.

• Jerry Large pens a sympathetic piece as Naomi Smith closes the door at Villa Victoria.
• The shelves are bare at the food bank.
• Torture and brutality exposed through art — a posthumous tribute to Citizen Selma Waldman.
• There's a fitness and strength competition sponsored by Columbia City Fitness.
• Ozya, Arts Gumbo's musical play about Southeast Seattle immigration, migration and gentrification.
• Citizens share insights about Columbia Plaza.
• New dance classes: African rhythms, swing, and waltz — what’s your beat?

Your neighborhood embraces all that and much more.

• Check out this week's Wikli: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli:current — its content is now fixed.
• If you'd like to post to the next Wikli, that's here: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli

Enjoy,

S.

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It's another week of mixed news, so this Wikli is a grab bag with its share of pearls and neighborly nuggets.

• SEEDArts presents a packed portfolio and a plethora of perfect presents for your perusal.
• The P-I posts about a late-night stranger rape in Columbia City.
• Harbor hesitates over investors' uncertainty.
• Citizens carry on commenting on Columbia Plaza.
• Dodgy doggy skullduggery and uncustomarily costumed canines.
• Tougo Coffee could well come here to stay.
• Could Roberts Rules rein in neighborhood NIMBYs?
• Zed's Salon Adidez shines as it shares in the spirit of Thanksgiving.
• Mothers meet to listen and learn.

There's all that and more.

• Check out this week's Wikli: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli:current — its content is now fixed.
• If you'd like to post to the next Wikli, that's here: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli

Enjoy,

S.

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This week offers a healthy serving of good food and active local living.

• It's the end of the season for the farmers market.
• To enthusiastic foodie acclaim, Afrikando comes to Hillman City.
• Ozya moves to the rhythms of immigrant life in Southeast Seattle.
• Good Food, a free film about sustainable growing and eating in the Pacific Northwest.
• They're pushing pumpkins in Seward Park.
• The Cinema is going strong on three screens.
• The RVCP holds its annual toy sale.
• Ahead of light rail, they're talking changes to bus service.
• Seems like everyone's blogging Columbia City.
• Bull's friends did some heavy lifting at the RVCC.
• A to Z, it's all on exhibit at Gather.

There's all that and more.

• Check out this week's Wikli: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli:current — its content is now fixed.
• If you'd like to post to the next Wikli, that's here: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli

Enjoy,

S.

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Last week was stunningly beautiful, and we've got the photos to prove it. This week… we have high hopes it'll be even better.

• Flying Squirrel pizza opens in Genesee/Seward Park.
• Columbia Plaza is back before the Landmarks Board.
• SSCPC sponsors an internet safety presentation.
• Our neighborhood brunch skips a beat.
• Bathed in autumn sunshine, we're treated to a riot of colorful neighborhood photos.
• All the treats that a sweet-toothed monster could desire.
• There's a proliferation of political pumpkins.
• The Royal Esquire and the Columbia City Theater host election night galas.
• And of course, before anyone gets to celebrate, there's that important civic matter to attend to…

There's all that and more.

• Check out this week's Wikli: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli:current — its content is now fixed.
• If you'd like to post to the next Wikli, that's here: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli

Enjoy,

S.

Fellow Citizens, this morning we celebrate a minor miracle. Last night, while we goggled the coverage, googled the stats, and giggled gleefully at election-night galas, somehow, against overwhelming odds, the Wikli dismissed the distractions, gave the pundits a pass, and pulled itself together.

… so, who won?

In the neighborhood, let's tend to our grassroots!

• BeatWalk is this Friday.
• Citizens plan for more community gardens
• Can we organize a farm produce dropoff?
• a benefit for Bike Works
• The darkest day is coming: how will we celebrate solstice?
• Our newest pizzeria gets rave reviews.
• Kids and adults celebrate MathFest.
• Trick or treat portraits and voter photos
• A neighborhood developer gets egged

There's all that and more.

• Check out this week's Wikli: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli:current — its content is now fixed.
• If you'd like to post to the next Wikli, that's here: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli

Enjoy,

S.

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Looking to check out a new neighborhood scene? help out? hang out? chill out? It's all there for you.

• The Boys and Girls club has its grand opening.
• Friends of Columbia School ask — what's next for our neighborhood landmark?
• Check out the latest designs for the future playground at Seward Park.
• Math is fun — you're invited to MathFest.
• Bond is back.
• You should see these dancers — TEENATURE
• The Food Bank needs your help.
• The C-City runners — no sweat!
• Jazz vocals at the theater.
• Elated photos from election night parties.
• Let's expand our community gardens.

There's all that and more.

• Check out this week's Wikli: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli:current — its content is now fixed.
• If you'd like to post to the next Wikli, that's here: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli

Enjoy,

S.

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In the spirit of the era, Columbia Citizens share a wealth of potential.

• Our new Boys and Girls Club opened to an enthusiastic community.
• Neighbors are pulling together to enjoy sustainable beef.
• We're preparing for a Citizens' solstice.
• Might our divided district councils make up and be friends?
• BioLyle offers a biodiesel workshop.
• Citizens are getting creative — renting our rooms and marketing hands-on skills.
• Odunde is Yoruba for "Happy New Year".
• We've got our share of robberies and remedies.
• The blogossiphere tunes in to another round of school closures.

There's all that and more.

• Check out this week's Wikli: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli:current — its content is now fixed.
• If you'd like to post to the next Wikli, that's here: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli

Enjoy,

S.

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We know Columbia City's music scene is hoppin', but this week it's over the top. It's a good week to give the neighborhood some face time.

• Beatwalk's on — last of the season, until May.
• You could be serenaded by the Christmas Ships.
• BlueStreet Voices is putting on a show.
• There's Jazz Night School and Music For Everyone.
• Arts Gumbo: "World Music of Peace"
• Santa's coming to town.
• Citizens are preparing a lighted solstice procession.
• Neighbors are brunching, there's discussion about neighborhood groups, and lots of newsy blog posts

There's all that and more.

• Check out this week's Wikli: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli:current — its content is now fixed.
• If you'd like to post to the next Wikli, that's here: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli

Enjoy,

S.

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Sure it's bleak out there. The darkest days are the best time to pull together, spread our compassion, and share in some joy and revelry. We've got plenty to be merry about.

• The Rainier Valley Food Bank is bustling — and you're part of the solution.
• There's a Holiday Kids' Fair at the Theater.
• Celebrate Solstice in style, with lights and noise.
• Arts Gumbo presents World Music of Peace.
• Mothers listen to each other.
• Denise and friends are organizing another March For Youth.
• Citizens look to share crops by … sharecropping.

There's all that and more.

• Check out this week's Wikli: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli:current — its content is now fixed.
• If you'd like to post to the next Wikli, that's here: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli

Enjoy,

S.

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This Wikli has retreated to a warmly lit cafe, hands wrapped round a hot drink, watching snowflakes drift lazily through the auras of streetlights. The Wikli's taking a few weeks off. But don't let that keep you from tapping in to see what your neighbors have shared.

• It's Jazz Night at the theater.
• Awash throws an Ethiopian Hannukah party.
• Columbia Plaza is back for review.
• Mikala shares her winter wonder.
• Sunday we celebrate Solstice.
• The CCBA offers ideas for shopping locally.
• Give and Get at the Gallery.
• Gather's next big thing

There's all that and more.

• Check out this week's Wikli: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli:current — its content is now fixed.
• If you'd like to post to the next Wikli, that's here: http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli

Enjoy,

S.

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Don't know about you, but this Citizen kinda enjoyed weathering the storm of "ought eight". Sure, the City could have done a better job of grooming its new public ski trails, but it was an adventure to remember.

After three weeks of lazing around, the Wikli's back in business —

• The Gallery's holding a silent auction.
• Citizens offer classes in stress reduction, Brazilian dance, Musikgarten for kids, and more.
• The library has storytime for babies.
• You're invited to Orca's garden party.
• June BlueSpruce is leading a dream circle.
• There's a wikli windfall of whitewashed winterland images.
• And there are scads of Citizen posts in the blogossiphere and in the Columbia Citizens discussion board.

There's all that and more.

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Maybe it goes without saying, but let's just say it anyway. It's awesome to live in an active neighborhood. Every week, without fail, somebody steps up to organize some fun event, to start an engaging local discussion, to share an opinion, an image or a little-known story. There's a lot in here, because there's so much out there. This week is no exception.

• Future construction at Columbia Plaza is back before the landmarks committee (rain, shine, or blizzard — this time we mean it).
• Josie blogs a fun history lesson about Phalen's hall, home to today's bakery.
• Sustainable South Seattle is talking local food with Councilmember Conlin.
• Make MLK a day of service with the Rainier Valley Food Bank.
• Captain Columbia City is back to neighbo-blogging.
• You've got to check out this week's Citizen photos — fantastic.
• Neighbors gather to march, to knit, to read, to run, and to dance.

You can do all that and more.

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From the national scene to the neighborhood one, what better time to tap in and take part?

• There were children's marches and children's gardens, reported and photographed in our blogossiphere.
• The library hosts a "comixtravaganza", led by a talented local cartoonist.
• Joanne asks you , "what's our mission here?" and starts a conversation.
• Arts In Motion is offering free sessions, looking to expand its music instruction to area kids.
• Friends of Seward Park are wondering — what to do with the park's wooded upland trails? And they've got an online survey all ready for you.
• The Rainier Valley Rotary Club meets regularly at Tutta Bella.
• Mikala's looking for budding neighborhood archivists.
• The Rainier Valley Food Bank reports back from Monday's food drive.
• In less than a week, Fred has conjured up an enthusiastic neighborhood board-game group.
• Citizens request and share referrals for house projects, hairdressers, vegetarian fare, computers, and more. Have you got suggestions to share?

There's all that and more.

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When the news from the wider world seems too bleak, come on in for some home-grown inspiration about what's (mostly) working right.

Here's what we've got for you in this week's calendar, comments, and in the neighborhood blogossiphere.

• There are workshops in weaving and collage.
• The Gallery's silent auction wraps up.
• Neighbors come together for a potluck brunch.
• Designed for ecology and economy, Case Architects showcase their "eco-homes"
• The New School garners high praise.
• Orca puts its school and its garden on display.
• Tanks exploded when someone torched a neighbor's truck.
• Lions lie in wait for light rail.
• Rob Mohn puts his cards on the table.
• Flying squirrel saves the day.
• frosty neighborhood images
• Our friendly neighborhood acronyms meet this week: CCCC, CCBA, and SEDC.

There's all that and more.

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Self Portrait by Will Austin

This week's Wikli is exhausted from just thinking about how its fellow Citizens exert themselves. Wasn't it Charles Atlas who said exercise is 50% mental? Read your Wikli and you'll be halfway there.

• Wiping sweat from her brow, (eye)rean has tilled, seeded and watered several new pages about south-end gardening.
• Citizen volunteers tend to our urban forest at Cheasty greenbelt.
• The C-City runners have hit their stride.
• A power-lifting granny graces Bull's fitness center
• There's Brazilian dance on Rainier, and fitness to Latin and Caribbean rhythms in Lakewood.
• The Theater presents a new month of women in music.
• Neighbors discussed transit oriented development in the south end.
• There are pictures of period police …and prehistoric poultry.
• Nikchick serves up scrumptious snapshots of brunch at Verve.
• And in neighborhood blogging, the RVP does this week's heavy lifting.

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A skeletal monster with a big heart
Photo by missjenn, "monster" by Mary Coss.

There's a lot to love (and a lot to lament) in this week's neighborhood news.

• Citizens put heart and soul into Hitt's Hill.
• Orca has its open house and an art silent auction.
• Hillman City clues are the keys to its hearts.
• New Freeway Hall hosts a meal and a film about organizing the first African-American union.
• Sustainable South Seattle discusses transit oriented development.
• New housing is stalled at Rainier Vista.
• …where, incidentally, Mayor Nickels is to deliver his "state of the city".
• Lakewood/Seward Park Community Club is in the lurch.
• Hillman City sees a hit-and-run from a four-car accident.
• The Cinema draws the Academy's best.
• Also in our blogossiphere, there are guns, kitty adoptions, free flu shots, and much more.

This one's a bi-Wikli. Let's pull the next one together on Feb 25.

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Getting hands dirty
Photo from the Orca K-8 school garden blog.

It's a spring thing. Community gardeners dig it. Neighbo-bloggers dig it. How about you? Get out, get busy, get dirty.

• Orca students see their first sprouts.
• Iris rallies neighbors to tend our sidewalk garden.
• The BIA looks to clean up the business district — and they're hiring.
• The RVP rises above the blogossiphere.
• Listening Mothers share what matters.
• Catch up with neighbors at Sunday's brunch.
• The gallery announces its new show.
• free mammograms at Curves
• Citizens welcome our newest, formerly homeless neighbors.
• bird banding at Seward Park
• Full Tilt Ice Cream is a go.
• Letitia residents round up their neighbor's "car ranch".

We dish all that and much, much more.

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Rainier Chamber of Commerce Booth by gr8fulflyer.

In this Wikli, Citizens are at once creative, celebratory, charitable, and committed. Need a dose of neighborhood enthusiasm? It's here.

• The Rainier Valley Food Bank can double your money.
• The Cinema's on a roll.
• Danyale coiffs Wikli readers for 10% less.
• Mapathe throws a free CD-release party.
• Afrikando Afrikando gets more-more good press.
• Learn about garden worm bins through Orca's urban gardening program.
• In Citizen posts, Zoe's got a pet-sitting business, Paul offers you a summer by the pool, and Melissa offers to cover you in sugar.

There's that and more.

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Apricot Ale by dougerino.

OK, we've already tapped out of B's. But this week there's plenty more to savor:

• Rotary asks you — what we can do to improve our neighborhood economy?
• Viscosity glass studio is for sale.
• Columbia Plaza is back to the Architectural Review Committee.
• There's a tour of green buildings and work parties for green thumbs.
• Lakewood/Seward Park Community Club is strategizing.
• And in our highly entertaining blogossiphere —
  • Mikala knows exactly who's to blame for this week's wacky weather.
  • Lucile Street has its very own beer blog.
  • And police nab a burglar who comes back for more.

There's that and more.

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Edmunds St Community Garden by missjenn.

Ahh, at last. Time to pack up the polar gear, stow the snow shovel, and emerge for some long-awaited… sunshine? Yeah, right.

Even so, it seems like the Wikli's thoughts have turned to getting out, sprucing the place up a little and tending to those fallow garden beds.

• On the garden front,
  • there's a plant exchange,
  • Orca's growing gangbusters,
  • and there are guerrillas in our midst.
• Beatwalk's firing up, and hiring.
• The food bank is collecting.
• Karen posts about the future of the farmers market.
• Seward Park hosts a lecture series of Northwest authors.
• In the blogossiphere, Marletta's students celebrate her 70th,
• and gourmet takeout via Airstream — Skillet's awesome aromas waft our way.
• Citizens post about a neighborhood garage sale and a Southeast Seattle makeover.

There's all that and much more.

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Disappearing ballyhoo by James Callan.

How to keep track of all this change? In a neighborhood like ours, we gotta get the input and insights of the folks around us.

On the business end, we're seeing shops come and go. On the ecological front, we're monitoring bird populations. We're hosting and growing some great musical talents. And right under our noses, we're seeing some prized possessions just vanish…

• Full Tilt Ice Cream hurtles headlong into its new Columbia City digs — just in time for summer.
• Gather closes shop.
• Help Seward Park band its birds.
• Bruce & Bonnie host their very own Prairie Home Companion.
• Senator Adam Kline invites you to show up, to advocate for this year's budget priorities.
• A historical vignette about Simeon Toby and his wandering monument.
• The neighborhood is flush with musikgartens.
• Thieves snatch a laptop right out from underneath a Citizen's fingertips.

No need to maintain appearances here, this is the real deal.

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small plane image courtesy of MissJenn.

Sure, Citizens have to deal with change, and the Wikli likes to keep an open mind. But this week it's all getting a little outta hand…

• Seafair proposes a small-plane runway at Genesee Park.
• Naked bikers petition to join this year's Rainier Valley Heritage Parade.
• Skillet serves up some keen cuisine.
• Columbia Plaza gains landmark status.
• A Citizen brings new life to Gather, and to found objects.
• Citizens dig up vintage fireworks on Hitt's Hill.
• Geraldine's gets some lovin' in the blogossiphere.
• Julie offers a free yoga class in Lakewood.
• Bridge to Beach, it's time for some spring cleaning.
• Express yourself in acrylics.

Pretty unbelievable, but it's all in there —

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first day of spring by ed_scheff.

Sunny spring days, new neighborhood offerings, freshly tilled gardens, the music of little kids. So much potential… You get to be a part of it. Seize the day — or if you're feeling ambitious, seize the whole darn week!

• Sustainable South Seattle talks the walk.
• Orca K-8 helps community gardeners do more with less.
• Harriet Tubman tells her story at the library.
• Catch the rain!
• Mothers listen, and musikgartens enlighten.
• a community garden at Rainier Community Center
• Our neighborhood socialists ask, "Are we there yet?"
• After his Columbia City town hall, Sen Kline opines.
• Citizens give the real scoop about Full Tilt, reframe a post about the Loft, and start a buzz about Vibe.

That and more are yours for the seizing —

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…but who wants worms, really?
image courtesy James Callan.

When it comes to the last minute, the Wikli is in its element. How else could Tuesday's blank page miraculously transform itself into Wednesday's fully formed newsletter? Sure, it's a little hectic living on the edge like this. But Citizens agree that Mark Twain got it right: "Never put off until tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow".

Good luck with those 1040s! In the meantime, here's plenty to keep you busy:

• Vibe and Pure Alchemy both give a cut
• RVHS celebrates our women
• Rotary pulls its bootstraps
• The gallery hosts a free artists reception
• Columbia City's on facebook
• Orca's plant sale is coming up
• Savor bad poetry at Bookworm
• Rainier Valley garden tour planning

Don't delay. There's all that and more.

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image courtesy missjenn.

Little by little, daylight extends an outstretched hand to draw us into our great outdoors. More walkers, more bikers, more gardeners, more kids out playing — more chances to connect with the folks around you. Our sidewalks, gardens, and parks are Columbia City's neighborly third place.

Columbia Citizens have a garden of sorts in this site. It thrives with some seeding, feeding, and a little weeding. The work is light — go ahead, get your hands dirty!

• The Rotarists interview the dentists.
• Arts In Motion offers summer camps.
• a CD-release party for the homeless
• bird Banding and an author lecture at Seward Park
• Jami Sieber plays at the Southeast Senior Center.
• In Citizen posts,
  • a Citizen looks for witnesses to an accident,
  • another offers one of their puppies,
  • and Cedric James hosts smooth jazz at the Royal Esquire.
• In the blogossiphere, the Local Natives play at the CC Theater.
• In news,
  • a light rail train crashes,
  • Homeland Security arrests one of our neighbors on charges of child porn possession,
  • and police investigate gunshots.

There's all that and more.

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image courtesy missjenn.

Maybe April is the cruellest month, as T.S. Eliot suggests. If so, then Citizens have endured the anticipation heroically.

Now it's May to the rescue! Spring in Columbia City connects us with our place, with live musicians, with the people who produce our food, and with each other. The farmers market opens, BeatWalk is back, Bicycle Sundays get rolling, and neighbors nosh over brunch — all of that, wrapped up in one very active week.

• the farmers market!
• BeatWalk!
• bicycle Sundays!
• The Historical Society celebrates its 118th.
• Harbor applies for land use permits (St Gobain site).
• DINKs at Verve
• Columbia City hairstylists go head to head.
• In the blogossiphere,
  • there's crocheting at the library,
  • free May Day acupuncture,
  • a gunpoint robbery in Hillman City,
  • planning for the March for Youth,
  • Orca garden pics,
  • reviews of recent shows at the CC Theater,
  • and a liquor license for Full Tilt (beer floats anyone?)
• In Citizen posts,
  • a preschool-fundraising rummage sale,
  • LWSP Neighborhood Association wine tasting,
  • and victory gardens to help the hungry.

It's all there, and much more.

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image courtesy Dapper Lad Cycles.

Passing a sunny Sunday afternoon bicycling the boulevard through swirling cherry blossoms — now ain't that a picture of bliss? This weekend and on into the summer, the waterfront is yours to savor.

It's bike-to-work month, so take a look at your neighbors' preferred bike routes. And this Saturday you get to take the kids and last years' wheels down to Genesee Park, to trade up at Bike Works' annual bike swap.

Nine out of ten Citizens agree: Columbia City and environs are even better on two wheels (and that tenth Citizen is a die-hard walker).

• Orca K-8 @ Whitworth is putting on their annual garden sale.
• RVCP has its annual rummage sale.
• There's a work party at Hitt's Hill.
• There are all kinds of ideas for Mothers Day — hair, jazz, massage, and more.
• Rainier Valley Food Bank invites you to step up.
• Swine flu no longer hogs the limelight.
• There are plenty of photos and posts from the blogossiphere.
• And in Citizen posts, housing seems to be the hot commodity.

It's all there, and much more.

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Your Wikli awaits, but this morning this Citizen ran out of time to frame a pithy alert. So let's just stick to the facts:

• Columbia Citizens meet facebook.
• There's land use news to peruse.
• Citizens share their lakefront photos.
• Local businesses offer Wikli promotions to make you look & feel good.
• Sustainable South Seattle is energized.
• Rainier Valley Historical Society is hiring.
• There's acupuncture for the masses.
• We have news for art-loving Citizens.

It's all there, and much more.

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image courtesy wdyck.

The neighborhood's got projects in all stages of completion. Jump in at the front end, celebrate some milestones, and check out some of your fellow Citizens' hard work.

• Sound Transit installs a huge garden shovel (in images).
• SPPIF gets some play in the media (news).
• There's a new sushi restaurant coming, and plans for new apartments (comments),
• MissJenn captures a wild parrot (comments).
• A northwest author delves into dirt with Audubon.
• Neighbors plan a new park at Juneau & 46th.
• The Gallery celebrates its 10th, and AIM celebrates its 5th.
• We've got your preferred bike route to Kirkland.
• And after all that shoveling, Dad needs a massage.

There's plenty more to uncover — dig in!

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golden gosling
image courtesy !freeman.

Incoming! Lots of new events and alerts to share this week. Whether it's fancy flying or flights of fancy, make sure none of it passes beneath your radar.

• A Cessna lands at Genesee Park (in news).
• Nearby, cygnets goslings prepare for takeoff (in photos).
• Things are looking Up at the Cinema.
• Captain Smartypants (Seattle Men's Chorus) is at the Theater.
• The Gallery celebrates its first decade.
• bucket-sized gardens, for free
• a tea party for kids play
• and a play for kids — what's a whatchamadoozie?
• Rotary discusses City Council elections by district.
• This week's blogossiphere has some choice items —
  • yard work by goats,
  • Your Imaginary Friend at the market,
  • plenty to share from Orca's garden,
  • and a couple prime business reviews.
• And be sure to check in with this week's Citizen comments.

There's all that and more:

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drinking fountain — thanks dougerino!

Things are heating up, and your Wikli's no exception. Refresh your neighborhood know-how with these cool and quirky surprises.

• Beatwalk's on.
• Test the waters at the Mount Baker Boathouse.
• There's a neighborhood brunch and the Furry 5K (calendar).
• Captain Smartypants is at the Theater.
• Hawthorne students show their mettle, with pennies.
• Citizen Mandy Greer brings her mother-of-all-crochet-projects to the Gallery.
• There's a new neighborhood blog in town — Columbia City happenings (blogossiphere).
• Youch — knifings, burglaries, and more
• What's a Whatchamadoozie?
• Columbia Lakewood Church puts on a show.
• Gather has reopened.
• Arts In Motion celebrates.
• And Columbia City is all over in this week's news.

There's way more in there than we can summarize out here. Go on, jump in!

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Thanks sourjayne!

Our summer evenings are sublime. This week there are several all-ages shows at the Theater, the RVCC, and in Lakewood.

• There's a Whatchamadoozie at the RVCC.
• Columbia Lakewood Church is putting on a concert.
• The Theater has flamenco, Malian music, and more
• Orca's holding a bazaar.
• Parking rules are changing (news).
• In posts, Citizens are planning a new park around Juneau
  • Hillman Citizens discuss streetlights,
  • Citizens consider what to do with Columbia Park's trees.
  • A couple local videos offer angles on the neighborhood.
• And the blogossiphere provides a rich slice of local life:
  • swap yardwork for massage — that's a great fit.
  • A Citizen radonneur blogs about distance cycling.
  • Lucile St is planning its summer festival.
  • Orca's benches are beautiful.
  • New homes are harvesting rain.
  • And teens pepperspray a woman while snatching her necklace.

There's all that and much more. Check it out!

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Columbia Citizens are a plugged-in bunch. We pride ourselves in knowing each other and staying connected with what's happening in the neighborhood. And into the fabric of our day-to-day contacts we've integrated this web of online resources — this wiki site, email groups, and more.

Recently Citizens have moved things up a notch further — there's an active facebook group, and a growing community of Columbia Twitterzens. Seems there's a lot of Columbia City 2.0 in this week's Wikli.

• The P-I's Big Blog is hosting a meetup in Columbia Park.
• Now you can get your Wikli fix via facebook.
• We're starting to pull together neighborhood tweets.
• NPost networks at the Theater.
• It's strawberry season at the farmers market.
• Full Tilt Ice Cream sets its opening date for July 3.
• Join our neighborhood bike league.
• Windermere paints the town red with Columbia City Night Out.
• A neighbor offers Musikgarten classes
• There are burglaries, drug busts, and arrests (blogossiphere)
• In Citizen posts —
  • Neighbors prepare food together to learn & share.
  • A Citizen cartoonist introduces himself.
  • Citizens plan a new park.
  • There's a topsy-turvy promo video.
  • Neighbors postpone the March for Youth.
• And there are some jaw-dropping new images in the photo gallery.

There's all that and much more. Check it out!

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Thanks dougerino!

There are parties aplenty, and they're all happening tonight!

• There's the farmers market, pizza alla piazza, and Windermere's Night Out.
• The Cinema hosts a special documentary about biking.
• The library has a selection of summer events.
• The Gallery offers a couple calls to artists.
• It's not too late — plant a garden plot at Columbia School.
• Columbia Citizens experience a spate of burglaries.
• There's a new page about a meat buying club.
• In the blogossiphere,
  • There are designs for green buildings.
  • a photoshopped idea for Columbia School redevelopment
  • biker bunnies at Seward Park
  • accounts of end-of-school events
• In Citizen posts,
  • There's a tour of City chickens.
  • A local developer floats the idea of a small hotel.
  • a light rail safety video
  • a community picnic in Hillman City

There's all that and much more. Check it out!

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Red, White and Blue: Thanks mujalifah!

In the full flush of summer, that's when Columbia City shows its truest, most vibrant colors. Most of this Wikli is focused in the week's Citizen comments. Don't miss them.

• BeatWalk hits its stride.
• The market is full to bursting.
• City planners show their thinking about Columbia School and Columbia Plaza.
• A Citizen promotes his new coffee company.
• In news —
  • The Tenants Union is in danger of closing.
  • How strong is the light rail link?
  • an anti-violence summit
• In the blogossiphere —
  • Pizza makes a strong showing.
  • acupuncture and holistic health
  • The District thwarts a covert Citizen sign-painting action. Curses, foiled again!
• In Citizen comments —
  • Marian Wright Edelman will speak in Columbia City.
  • Citizens share what they know about Columbia School, Columbia Plaza, and the St Gobain site.
  • A future Thai restaurant.
  • The EriAm Sisters make it to "America's Got Talent".
  • Hillman City's Department of Licensing office to close.

There's all that and much more. Check it out!

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S.

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Our neighborhood wiki kicked off two years ago, on 7/7/07. Since then we've filled pages & pages with the life and times of our cozy corner of the universe.

Seems like this week's sunny skies have lured many of us offline. So this Wikli is short and sweet — the better to read top to toe.

• The library hosts a magic show and a circus.
• Sustainable South Seattle is busy with a picnic and parade prep.
• Help out at Hitt's Hill, share a free lunch.
• The Gallery has a light rail sale, and issues calls to artists.
• Volunteer at the food bank's next drive.
• A renowned children's advocate speaks in Columbia City (news).
• In the blogossiphere,
  • Mikala attends blockwatch, and celebrates our obsession with blowing stuff up.
  • Publicola notices our imminent eateries.
• In Citizen comments,
  • Full Tilt Ice Cream offer an update.
  • There's a new coffee shop in the works.
  • Take a look at 1913 Columbia City.
  • Hillman Citizens offer bike classes.

There's all that and more. Take a look.

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S.

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Columbia Citizens are all about links, connecting the dots between neighbors, events, our place and what we know and share about it.

This week Link takes on a whole new reality in Columbia City, connecting us by light rail to the rest of Rainier Valley and beyond. It's opening weekend. Let's celebrate our new connections.

• Harry Potter stars at the Cinema.
• The farmers market's ripe.
• Opening weekend offers music, sales, food, and free rides.
• A girls soccer team seeks new teammates.
• Take a historic walking tour of Columbia City.
• Neighbors organize to build a Courtland Hillclimb (site updates).
• The Heritage Parade is coming up, paired with a Car-Free extravaganza.
• In the blogossiphere,
  • The Tenants Union has a $25K guardian angel.
  • Paul at the Cinema starts organizing a book festival.
  • The Restricted Parking Zone kicks in this week.
• In Citizen posts,
  • there's a found dog, a street-coloring contest, and rooms wanted and offered.

There's all that and more. Check it out!

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S.

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If market meltdowns have you losing your cool, what better remedy than to secure some of our own frozen assets? Pick up a gelato at the farmers market or at Tutta Bella. And Full Tilt announces it's bringing its custom scoops, pinball machines, and microbrews to Columbia City this week… pending inspections. That might be worth an inspection of your own.

And there's plenty of Light Rail to share!

• henna at the library
• Tamara's at the Theater, and the Not-Its! have a CD release party.
• Our youth theater performs about Native American identities.
• ICE CREAM!
• Citizens have organized to create a new park.
• The RVP sponsors a coloring contest.
• A local artist presents his images from Cambodia.
• Neighbors are pulling together block parties.
• In news,
  • Paul Doyle is organizing a book festival for October.
  • Light Rail opening weekend
• The blogossiphere is packed with insights:
  • light rail
  • light rail
  • light rail
  • Espresso Bar!
  • light rail
  • 9-year-old guitar talent
  • Gert's BBQ rolls through Columbia City.
  • light rail
  • Candidates forum
  • and more!
• In Citizen comments,
  • A Citizen makes his case for the Columbia City Cannabis Cafe.
  • Tougo officially pulls the plug.
  • Hillman City organizes its outdoor movie night.
• And there are loads of great photos to peruse.

There's all that and more. Check it out!

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S.

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Thanks missjenn!

It's our party season, that sumptuous height-of-summer smorgasbord of socials, spectacles, sideshows, soirees and assorted shindigs.

In honor of so much carousing — OK, OK, in pursuit of it — the Wikli is taking next week off. So this one's a bi-Wikli. See you on August 12.

• Seafair descends on CC
• BeatWalk's back on Friday, Aug 7.
• There are block parties aplenty on Tuesday, Aug 4.
• Heritage Festival and parade are on Saturday, Aug 8.
• There's a neighborhood brunch on Sunday, Aug 2.
• Lucile Street neighbors host a festival, August 1.
• Southside Booty Camp starts a new session.
• Salon Vibe has a new barber.
• Columbia Citizens mourn the loss of two neighbors (in news).
• In the blogossiphere:
  • A quarter-million buys the Columbia City Theater.
  • Some cool reviews for Full Tilt Ice Cream.
  • Details about September's Park(ing) Day and October's BookFest.
  • A local youtube video goes viral: Folsom Prison Blues, plumbed from the soul of a 5-year old.
• And there are compelling new photos in our gallery, from the endearing to the offensive.

There's all that and much more. Check it out!

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S.

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Thanks Columbia City Blog!

That was fun! Hopefully you got to take in a block party, a parade, or another of the neighborhood's community events of the past couple weeks.

After the parade has passed, the music has stopped, and the recycling is properly sorted (thanks Sustainable South Seattle!), Citizens are left wondering, "what's next?"

There are more summer celebrations out there.

• Sounds of Vietnam come to the library.
• Tour the area's sustainable gardens.
• Tamara's back at the theater.
• The Mayor's at the market today.
• Shari invites you to kickbox.
• Stop smoking, with help from your acupuncturist.
• Abbey announces this year's Arts Gumbo lineup.
• In the blogossiphere —
  • Gert's gets rave reviews.
  • Flying Squirrel features its new pizza.
  • Mikala blogs the back-story that brought you the bridge.
  • Visit and lend a hand with the Cheasty greenbelt.
  • A crackhead gets his fix at a neighborhood school.
  • The Tofu Hunter reviews Empire Espresso and Full Tilt.
• We had a blast, and we've got the photos to prove it.

There's all that and much more. Check it out!

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S.

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Thanks sounding!

This morning's Wikli… overslept. Right now it's nursing a cuppa joe, resolving to pull itself together tonight. Sorry about that.

But if you're OK with our bedhead, you're still welcome to stop in at this week's draft page:

http://ColumbiaCitizens.net/wikli

The farmers market is today, so be sure not to miss their post.

Have something you'd like to share with neighbors? You've now got a deadline extension. Edit the Wikli, or post to the discussion board: http://bit.ly/CCpost

See you tomorrow, bright & early,

S.

Thanks GinaMK!

Every week, it's amazing how much is going on in our corner of town. If you're looking to have a wild time, to enjoy some creature comforts, or to experience some neighborhood pride, then stick around.

This week's Wikli features details no Columbia Citizen should be without. And it's a bi-Wikli — the next one will be Sept 2.

• The garden tour is this week.
• The gallery hosts an opening reception.
• Jana offers music classes for preschoolers.
• There's a free film about Israel & Palestine.
• The landmarks committee considers Columbia Plaza, espresso, sushi, and Thai.
• Neighbors show their collaborative design for a new park.
• The Not-Its rock Seward Park.
• Fill out a neighborhood planning survey.
• There's an alternative vehicle expo at Seward, and a party at Othello Park.
• Cierra Sisters support breast cancer survivors.
• Volunteers help beautify Aki Kurose Middle School.
• In the blogossiphere,
  • Tino shares his enthusiasm for Empire Espresso.
  • Citizens are abuzz about light rail.
  • Orca K-8's garden is in full flush.
  • …plus several other angles on neighborhood life
• In Citizen posts,
  • DINKs and SINKs are on for next Tuesday,
  • Lend a ride to light rail for baggage-laden Citizens.
  • Lots of comments about our new scoop shop, Full Tilt.

There's all that and much more. Check it out!

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S.

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Thanks lleugh!

It's hard to believe we're here already. But there's still time to soak up some September sun and savor the sights and sounds of Columbia City's sidewalk scene.

• Friday is the season's last BeatWalk.
• The Cinema has a great lineup.
• City Council comes to Columbia City.
• Get ready for some zydeco.
• Paul Doyle and friends have pulled together BookFest 2009.
• Sling a hammer for Habitat.
• In the blogossiphere —
  • Citizens swoon for Full Tilt.
  • Abbey features Citizen Alex Martin's little brown dress.
  • news of a shooting from 2 wks back
  • photos from a classic car show
  • Redmond's library profiles ours.
• In Citizen comments —
  • more news about the project at Columbia Plaza
  • alerts for dogs, cats, and coyotes
  • website help requested & offered
  • rentals, wanted & offered
• And many new images from the Rainier Valley parade and street fair

There's all that and much more. Check it out!

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S.

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Thanks MikalaCC!

Welcome to your Wikli for 9/9/09, headed back to school, and dressed to impress.

• There's a community kitchen this week (calendar).
• "fiercely local hummus" at the farmers market
• Gracie's got game — girl's volleyball
• Help collect for the food bank.
• A chili cook-off at 46th & Juneau
• Take a peek at Masked, at the Gallery.
• The Historical Society unveils its new website.
• Run, bike, or work your booty.
• In the neighborhood blogossiphere —
  • The Rainier Chamber hosts an open house at its new office.
  • reggae royalty at the Theater
  • Columbia City bakery sells "yes on R-71" cookies.
• In Citizen comments —
  • Citizens demand moderation.
  • Full Tilt gets its liquor license.
  • How to get new curbs?
  • Denise shares designs for Hillman City concrete stamping.
  • Citizens offer cats, seek dogs.

There's all that and much more. Check it out!

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S.

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Thanks LeeLeFever!

There's so much that pulls Columbia City together, but nothing does it quite like the promise of a good meal. This week's Wikli offers a generous serving of community cuisine, neighborhood noshes, and some food for thought.

• There's a community kitchen this week.
• They're racing zucchinis at the farmers market.
• Have you seen Julie and Julia? Delicious.
• Parking spaces become parks this Friday.
• Extend our neighborhood brunches.
• SPPIF gets a matching grant.
• a breast cancer film fundraiser
• City Council comes to Columbia City.
• There are opportunities for art and alternative health.
• In the blogossiphere,
  • McGinn makes his case for transportation this morning.
  • Bookfest is becoming a reality.
  • The Bakery sells more R-71 cookies.
  • Orca's garden is in its prime.
• In Citizen posts,
  • The local "thundering hooves" carnivore club is going strong.
  • Keith offers handyman skills.
  • Neel points to alternatives to curbs.
  • There's more discussion about our open discussion forum.
  • Someone painted swastikas on nearby synagogues.
  • our "100% corner"

There's all that and much more. Check it out!

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S.

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Thanks mwphotoman2003!

If there's a theme in this week's neighbor news, it comes from an enticing blend of ideas, events and opportunities. It's made of equal parts tradition, art, and community. Be sure to sample some local fare — it won't disappoint.

• Arts Gumbo kicks off a new season with Louisiana Creole, music, food, facepaints, a book discussion, and more.
• You can represent at the Southeast District Council, a Superintendent's coffee, neighborhood planning open houses, and the Landmarks Committee (all in calendar).
• Juneau Street's in-the-works park is looking good.
• Say hello to "Look, Listen, and Learn" at the farmers market.
• Take a look at our neighborhood brunches.
• Lakewood Seward Park Community Club hosts Septemberfest.
• There's empowerment for women and music for kids.
• Food bank volunteers are making a difference.
• Get a Chinook Book to benefit Graham Hill.
• Mike McGinn gives the neighborhood some facetime (news).
• In our blogossiphere,
  • Various restaurant reviews.
  • KOMO does its share of neighbo-blogging.
• In Citizen posts,
  • Citizen Alex Steffen poses a couple ideas — about Columbia School and SoundTransit properties.
  • a mechanic recommendation
  • Salon Vibe has room.

There's all that and much more. Check it out!

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S.

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Thanks missjenn!

This week we see Columbia Citizens pull together: to sing, to work, to learn, to admire, to give of themselves, to listen & speak out, and to play. From many different angles and perspectives, we get to share in our common goals.

• There are public meetings about planning and transit (calendar).
• Sixteen artists present at the Gallery.
• Neighbors make headway in the Cheasty greenbelt.
• SEEDArts & HomeSight organize a neighborhood blood drive.
• Free acupuncture for your food donation
• Board game enthusiasts regroup at Full Tilt.
• Join a neighborhood brunch (calendar).
• Lend your voice to the Columbia City Community Choir.
• in the blogossiphere…
  • Mikala admires the work at 46th & Juneau, and floats ideas for Columbia School's future.
  • Seattle BookFest is coming.
  • a local chiropractor video promo
• In Citizen comments…
  • Neighbors discuss a design workshop about Columbia School
  • an update on the Seward Park playground
  • dogs and cats
  • safe, walkable neighborhood streets
  • take a look: Chinook Book

There's all that and much more. Check it out!

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S.

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Thanks litlnemo!

Sometimes we're moved to take a stand, say our piece, …or climb a tree. There's a healthy dose of neighborhood protest in this week's gallery images. You can read the back-stories in this week's comments.

• the latest news about BeatWalk
• Neighbors want something positive at Columbia School.
• Arts Gumbo features Asian story theater.
• The Columbia City Community Choir begins rehearsals.
• Pay what you can at Salon Vibe.
• A work party at Hitt's Hill.
• Full Tilt opens for gamers and music-lovers.
• In the blogossiphere,
  • Goldy shows how school assignment has affected Graham Hill.
  • Mikala recounts this week's Christmas Tree rescue mission at Rainier & Ferdinand.
  • Police investigate a BB-shooting.
• In Citizen comments,
  • Neighbors look for and offer services.
  • More tree-preservation details.
  • Discussion of walkable streets and proactive visioning.
• In our photo gallery, Citizens look to save a tree, a bus route, and… an on-street parking space.

There's all that and much more. Check it out!

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S.

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Thanks Seattle Daily Photo!

This week's edition is Wikli 100, and it's a good time to take a Wikli breather. Time to regroup and focus on ideas to make the site more accessible, more engaging, and more useful for Columbia Citizens.

The newsletter will be back in the springtime, but the rest of our site — the calendar, the discussion board, the photo gallery — will still be humming.

• The farmers market is awarding gift certificates.
• There's lots going on for Halloween.
• Arts Gumbo presents Asian kinetic theater.
• The Valley rallies for McGinn.
• The community cooks and feasts together.
• Many neighbors pulled together to discuss the future of Columbia School.
• The Boys and Girls Club dedicates its new mural.
• Sustainable South Seattle celebrates and plans.
• Free acupuncture for your food donation.
• In our blogossiphere —
  • Bookfest is coming.
  • Public Schools' new assignment plan and Rainier Vista.
  • Orca's gardeners are out in force.
  • Columbia City gets a love letter.
• In Citizen comments —
  • Neighbors walk for lung cancer research.
  • Joanne offers up strings of holiday lights.
  • A new nonprofits looks for other nonprofit tenants.
  • Hillman Citizens tour the Graham business district.
  • A neighbor posts about an attempted assault.
  • Neighbors offer and seek services.
• And there are loads of captivating new images by some really talented photographers.

There's all that and much more. Check it out!

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S.

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The Wikli is on sabbatical until springtime. We hope you'll take a look at all the great events and ideas Citizens continue to share on their site.

• Today we've got a brand-new sushi restaurant.
• BookFest brings literary Seattle to Columbia City all weekend long.
• Buy your tickets now — Po' Girl will play an all-ages show at the Theater for Bike Works.
• Lakewood Seward Park neighbors put on a Halloween ice cream social.
• It's the last farmers market till late April.
• Community organizers welcome you to their open house at the church building across from the market.

There's all that and more. Wondering how you're going to keep track of it all while the Wikli's away? Here are some ideas to help you stay connected.

Thanks dreaming_of_rivers!

The Wikli is on sabbatical until springtime. Take a look at all the great events and ideas Citizens continue to share on our site.

• There are some wikid Halloween events for kids and adults (in the discussion board and the calendar.)
• Our local startups have their detractors. Wabi Sabi and Bookfest have met their share of bumps.
• City and State leaders will be at tonight's Southeast District Council: Stella Chao, Dwight Dively, and Adam Kline answer tough budget questions.
• District officials think they might reopen Columbia School.
• Cheasty neighbors get $15K to plan the greenspace near the light rail station.
• Design your holiday gifts — paint your own ceramics.

There's all that and more. Wondering how you're going to keep track of it all while the Wikli's away? Here are some ideas to help you stay connected.

Thanks litlnemo!

The Wikli is on sabbatical until springtime. Take a look at all the great events and ideas Citizens continue to share on our site.

• Neighbors are pulling together to plan a future for Columbia School, aiming for an event in January.
• There's a discussion about Angie's and the (outgoing) City attorney's measures to challenge the bar's liquor license.
• You can plant a tree this weekend near the Columbia City station.
• There's a new writing group who meet weekly in the Cinema's anteroom.

There's all that and more. Wondering how you're going to keep track of it all while the Wikli's away? Here are some ideas to help you stay connected.