Columbia Citizens

your Wikli-fix: resolution solutions

Happy New Year! When it comes to resolutions, the Wikli is remarkably irresolute. So it's heartening to see there's so much help out there.

Arts In Motion perform with legendary Roger Waters

In December Arts In Motion students had the honor of performing onstage with rock legend Roger Waters of Pink Floyd fame. The group of kids quickly came together as teammates and friends over this opportunity to sing and perform "Another Brick in the Wall" with Roger and his spectacular stage show.

Sixteen AIM students sang and danced their way into an experience of a lifetime.

CCBIA seeks manager

The Columbia City Business Improvement Area (BIA) has an opening for a part-time manager. The manager will be an independent contractor working an average of 10 hours per week. It is a hands-on, problem-solving type job involving both administrative and program responsibilities. The BIA's focus is on keeping the Columbia City commercial district clean, safe and well-maintained. The manager should have a keen interest in the appearance and vitality of Columbia City, be a good communicator, have strong administrative and contract management skills, and enjoy spending time in the district.

Candidates interested in receiving a detailed scope of work should send a letter of interest by January 15th, 2011 to the Secretary of the BIA Ratepayers Advisory Board, Rob Mohn, at ten.tsacmoc|trebornhom#ten.tsacmoc|trebornhom.

Columbia City Climate Co-op workshop

Sustainable South Seattle is hosting the third of its workshop series dedicated to creating a Climate Co-op for South Seattle neighborhoods. A Climate Co-op would serve the community to create a more sustainable neighborhood, reduce the carbon footprint and save people money.

Wednesday January 26, 6-8pm
Southside Commons, 3518 S Edmunds St

Columbia City Community Chorus winter session

Beat the winter doldrums by singing with your friends and neighbors in the Columbia City Community Chorus! We welcome people of all ages and cultures to come together in a fun, inclusive and spirited singing community.

There is no audition, and no singing experience is required, just a desire to sing in harmony with others. Our musical repertoire reflects the rich cultural diversity of our 98118 zip code, and we also sing a number of compositions by our director Kathleen Tracy. Our Winter Session runs Jan 4 - March 15. Come join us!

Tuesdays 7:30-9pm, Columbia City Church of Hope, 3818 S Angeline St

Only in Columbia City

The Office of Economic Development has launched a buy local program called Only in Seattle, which features Columbia City and highlights four of our locally owned businesses: Baol African Imports, Roy's BBQ, the Columbia City Theater/Bourbon Bar and La Medusa.

www.onlyinseattle.org

tribute to the troubadour and more

We're starting off the New Year with a big bang at Columbia City Theater. We're honored to be welcoming Seattle iconoclast and celebrated songwriter Damien Jurado to our stage this Friday. Jurado will be joined by two of Seattle's most talented up and coming song writers, in a night we predict will be our first sold out shows of many in 2011.

volunteers needed at Historical Society

The Rainier Valley Historical Society is recruiting new volunteers for the new year. Help us with organizing our collection, office work, or special projects. Work Party Saturday, January 22, 2:30 - 4pm. Help organize our new storage space. Meet at our 3710 S Ferdinand St office.

We also have volunteer days most Fridays from 10:30am - 12:30pm. Contact us to discuss your interests. Service Learning hours available for students.