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April Days of Action

Let's send a strong message to legislators in Olympia!

Volunteers needed to get ready for the April Days of Action at the next
work party of Sisters Organize for Survival. All skills and abilities are welcome.

Thursday, March 31 at 7pm
New Freeway Hall
5018 Rainier Ave S

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CCBA seeks program manager

The Columbia City Business Association (CCBA) is seeking a program manager to assist the CCBA in implementing a multi-faceted business district "Action Plan". The opportunity is an 8-month-long contracted position, with the potential of continued work in subsequent years depending on funding and performance.

The Action Plan consists of some 25 strategies grouped into five topical areas: organization and outreach; business development; safety and cleanliness; marketing and promotion; and pedestrian environment. A base contract amount of $40,000 is anticipated, with the potential for an additional performance-based incentive. The program manager will work as an independent contractor.

Columbia City Community Chorus spring session

Looking for a place to connect with your neighbors, have fun, make a joyful noise, and make a difference? Come sing with us!

The Columbia City Community Chorus spring session starts Tuesday March 22 and runs til June 14. Open registration through April 5. We rehearse Tuesdays 7:30 - 9pm at the Columbia City Church of Hope 3818 S Angeline.

For more information contact director Kathleen Tracy at 725-0341 ten.ysaekaeps|ycartneelhtak#ten.ysaekaeps|ycartneelhtak or visit kathleentracy.com.

Columbia City Farmers Market

The 2011 Farmers Market season opens on Wednesday, April 27th. It runs every Wednesday from 3-7pm till October 19th.

Last year, after more than a decade in the same location, the Columbia City Farmers Market moved out onto Edmunds Street. This year, with the support of the entire market community including farmers, shoppers, neighbors and staff, we'll continue to set up on Edmunds Street …every Wednesday.

Labyrinth at Columbia City Church of Hope

Open to the public!

What: A walking mediation, a path of prayer

When: Wednesdays 3-6pm, Tuesdays & Thursdays 1-3pm, and various other times (stop by or call 722-5651)

Where: 3818 S Angeline St

www.ColumbiaCityHope.org

Music for Everyone, Now enrolling for April!

Parent/Caregiver and Child Music classes begin April 6, at the Lakewood Seward Park Community Club.

Music for Everyone's kids classes, taught by early childhood music teacher Jana Vitols, engages 2-5 year olds in musical exploration. Jana's decade of teaching experience is evident as she inspires a love of rhythm and melody. She plays a variety of string instruments including guitar, banjo, and violin. Kids get to explore and develop musical skills utilizing instruments, songs, puppets, scarves, books and games.

For a complete schedule please visit: www.musicforevery1.com

Plate of Nations

The MLK Business Association is proud to present the Plate of Nations. The event will feature 12 Outstanding, independently and locally-owned restaurants offering delicious meal deals. It will be held March 27th - April 9th along MLK in the Valley.

MLK Jr. Way South is home to some of Seattle's best, independently owned ethnic eateries. Hankering for some Chinese dim sum, a Vietnamese fish sandwich, Somali goat shawarma, Cajun style crawfish, or Mexican huaraches and a margarita? MLK has it.

Please check out www.plateofnations.com for more details.

preschool music & art classes

Rainier Valley Cultural Center introduces a new class series for Toddlers every Tuesday and Thursday starting April 5th.

Music A,B,C will be at 9:30am, taught by music instructor/violinist Ben Hunter. Children will explore the world of music through the 26 letters of the alphabet, developing both language and music skills.

We'll hold Art Discovery will be at 11am, taught by internationally recognized teaching artist Kathleen McHugh. She'll nurture children's budding creativity through painting, drawing, printmaking, clay, collage and art/science experiments.

SPLAB April

April is Poetry Month! Celebrate at SPLAB

calendar of events

April Tuesday: 5, 12, 19 & 26 @7pm: Living Room weekly writer’s critique circle

April 9 @6pm: Annual Allen Ginsberg Memorial Open Mic Poetry Marathon featuring music from Band of Poets & Quixote Radio, readings from the work of Allen Ginsberg, open mic and much more. Our record is 10 ½ hours.

Two special workshops from out of town poets as well. Read more.

the best bands in Seattle, at a bargain

For three nights this week, you can see some of Seattle's best bands of all different genres, all for under $10.

• Wed 3/30 Absolute Karaoke in the Bourbon — absolutely free
• Thurs 3/31: M. Bison, Tomten (Sound Off! 2011 Winners), Annablle Lee — 9pm / 21 + / $6
• Fri 4/1: Sound on the Sound Presents: Strong Killings, Slowwave, Radiation City — 9pm / 21 + / $5
• Sat 4/2: Superfekta, Eli/Porter, Thomas Crown — 9pm / 21 + / $8

And we're hiring.

The Orchestra of Flight seeks violin and viola players

The Orchestra of Flight, a community orchestra rehearsing in the Columbia City neighborhood, is seeking violin and viola players.

Have an instrument sitting in the closet that you haven't played for a few years but want to get back into it? Fiddling around with the idea of playing with a small orchestra? Currently play in a group and want to play in another? We're the group for you!