Columbia Citizens

your Wikli-fix: you lucky devil

Good golly, there's a lot going on. Columbia Citizens know we're blessed with a wealth of community ties, but this week offers an embarrassment of riches. This Wikli's not to be missed.

call to artists - Columbia City ArtWalk

Artists in the SE district, we want your art!

Beginning Thursday, May 19, 2011, Columbia City will host a new monthly artwalk event, Bohemian Backstreets. The ArtWalk will take place every third Thursday from May through September, and will feature unique works of art, in all its varying forms, from artists around the Puget Sound region.

We particularly want artists that represent the district of SE Seattle. Additionally, if you live in Columbia City, wanna put your studio on the map?

City to launch program to save energy, create jobs

Join Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn for a house party celebrating the launch of Community Power Works for Home, a neighborhood program that helps central and southeast Seattle residents make energy-saving improvements to their homes and creates good, green jobs.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011 10am
home of Dana Zimmerman and Allison Henrich
3827 42nd Ave S

program details

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.

community garage sale - Lakewood Seward Park

The Lakewood Seward Park Community Club is hosting a community garage sale on Saturday May 7th. There are 15 - 10'x10' spaces available inside the clubhouse for rent ($20). We'll also distribute a neighborhood map, and if you prefer to have your sale at home you can advertise your sale on the map ($5).

If you're interested in participating as a seller you can download the registration form.

The Lakewood Seward Park Community Club is located at 4916 S Angeline (S Angeline and 50th Ave S across from the Lakewood Playfield).

disaster preparedness

A few of us are trying to help each other get prepared for potential disasters/emergencies.

We are using information from the Red Cross as well as working on compiling lists of neighborhood residents, special needs, special talents/abilities, etc. so that in times of need we can efficiently help ourselves and each other.

If you're interested in what/how we are doing call or contact and we'll share whatever we have.

Earth Day work party at Cheasty Greenspace

Saturday, April 23, 10am-12pm

Meet at 2809 S Alaska Pl (one block west of the Columbia City Light Rail Station)

We're so pleased that St. Dames, our neighborhood pub and eatery, has partnered with us on our upcoming Earth Day work party. Every volunteer will receive a St. Dames coupon for a free drink with an appetizer purchase. You'll get your coupon after the work party, naturally ;)

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Easter celebration at Church of Hope

April 24, 10:30am

The world is springing back to life all around us: flowers, trees, the sun coming through the clouds. New life springs up within us as well. Join with your neighbors on a journey of awakening to the presence of God in ordinary life.

Come as you are, with all your doubts and questions. People of all ages, races, gender identities and sexual orientations, cultures, and classes are welcome here.

We also gather for Holy Week services — see details below.

3818 S Angeline St
www.columbiacityhope.org
Every Sunday at 10:30am

flamenco, alt rock and erotic poetry

We've got a full and exotic week of events happening at Columbia City Theater this week. Back by popular demand, Savannah Fuentes and Flamenco en Las Americas is taking the stage Friday, Saturday we host a night of local alternative rock and Sunday we'll get a little naughty with Afrodesciac's Erotic Poetry Show.

see the lineup

Flamenco en Las Americas Friday night

A night of a flamenco at the historic Columbia City Theater, Flamenco en Las Americas, is the latest production of Seattle-native, dancer Savannah Fuentes. Flamenco is an artistic expression fusing song (cante), dance (baile) and musicianship (toque). Andalusia in southern Spain is the heartland of Flamenco, but in the Americas Flamenco is alive as well and it is gaining popularity worldwide at rapid pace.

free tax preparation

Need help filing your tax return? The United Way of King County is offering free tax preparation at Rainier Community Center, now through April 18th, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 3pm. Beat the rush and come in soon.

Taxes are prepared by IRS-certified volunteers and e-filed for quick refunds. Tax sites can also prepare tax returns for up to 3 prior years, and help clients apply for Individual Taxpayer ID Numbers. Services are available in many languages. We provide this service in partnership with the City of Seattle to households making less than $50,000 in 2010.

Holy Week services, Columbia Lakewood Church

Columbia Lakewood Church at 5005 S Ferdinand St invites you to join them this Easter for breakfast and worship, starting with an evening service on Good Friday.

• April 22, 7pm Good Friday evening service
• April 24, 9-10am, Easter morning breakfast. Free will offering to be given to the Union Gospel Mission's Women and Children's Shelter
  10:30am, Easter morning worship

For more info, please call 723-9272.

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

local author Garth Stein at RVCC April 20

Next up in our popular From Reel to Real live event series is an evening with author Garth Stein who will be reading from his novel, The Art of Racing in the Rain and talking about life as a New York times best selling author.

A heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty, and hope, The Art of Racing in the Rain is a beautifully crafted and captivating look at the wonders and absurdities of human life… as only a dog could tell it.

Joining Garth will be the Cinema's own Paul Doyle, reading from his novel Nioka, Bride of Bigfoot, one woman's eco-adventure set in the Pacific NW rainforest.

New Rainier Valley Food Coalition

Let's get growing, sharing and cooking! Are you interested in learning more about how to grow food? Would you like to barter what you do grow? Do you want to learn how to cook that kale that grows like a weed around here? Check out our new Facebook page to find out how to link up with your neighbors for all these great spring activities.

Here's our facebook page.

Rainier Valley Historical Society annual meeting

RVHS will hold its annual meeting for members and friends Saturday, April 16, from 10am - noon, with lunch to follow. Hear a special presentation by Mikala Woodward and John Hoole on Community Activism of the 1970s and beyond. Also, special announcements, collections report, mini-museum, and more! No charge; no reservations necessary. Lions Club, 3712 S Ferdinand St.

Seattle Parks trail meeting

Join Seattle Parks and Rec for an evening discussion about the future of Seattle Parks soft surface trails and hiking paths. This is an opportunity to provide Seattle Parks and Rec with your ideas on how to preserve and develop trails. Seattle Parks wants to work with stakeholders, citizens, and community organizations to develop partnerships and a long-term vision for the trail system.

When: Tuesday April 19 from 7-8 pm
Where: Rainier Community Center, 4600 38th Ave S
More info: Contact Chukundi Salisbury: 684-4122 or vog.elttaes|yrubsilas.idnukuhc#vog.elttaes|yrubsilas.idnukuhc

town hall with King County Assessor Lloyd Hara

Tuesday, April 19th, 7pm, Lakewood Seward Park community meeting featuring King County Assessor Lloyd Hara, also co-sponsored by the Rainier Valley Rotary Club. Learn how property tax assessments are calculated, how to appeal your assessment, and where the monies collected are spent.

The Lakewood Seward Park Community Club is located at 4916 S Angeline St.

wine tasting at the LSPCC

Join us on Saturday April 16th for an evening of wine tasting with Wines From Around the World presented by Steve Shulman and Ken Benner of the Leschi Market. Tickets are $25 per person. There are 66 wines to be tasted this year — this is an event not to be missed!

You can purchase tickets in advance on our website: www.lspcc.org

The Lakewood Seward Park Community Club is located at 4916 S Angeline. The event will begin at 6:30 and end at 9pm.