Columbia Citizens

your Wikli-fix: What's that all about?

There's always more to the picture than first meets the eye. Same can be said of this place and its everyday lessons — when you set your mind to it, you can delve as deeply as you choose.

overcoming racism: a radical approach

This eight-week public class will utilize works by writers of color, feminists and radicals to explore the roots of racial prejudice, the leadership role of people of color in social justice movements, and the challenges and rewards of organizing across racial divides.

Mondays, March 12 – April 30, 7-9pm at New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave. S.

Seattle Audubon Master Birder program

The Seattle Audubon Master Birder program is an incredible opportunity to learn about the birds of Washington state. Master Birder is a two-semester course and education-for-service program focusing on the identification and natural history of Washington's birds. Since its origin in 1988, we've offered the course every other year.

Participants benefit from an intensive study of Northwest birds and serve as valuable resources for Seattle Audubon and the community. There are mulitiple opportunities to volunteer in SE Seattle and graduates of the master birder program have provided hundreds of volunteer hours in our neighborhood schools and parks.

St. Edward School centennial celebration

Calling all alumni! St. Edward School is 100 years old this year. Come celebrate with us. Most of us only attend one centennial in a lifetime: make this the one for you. Join your fellow alumni and teachers in an evening of fun, food and reminiscing.

Saturday March 10, 2012, St. Edward School and Church, 4200 S Mead St

Taize Service and Labyrinth

Columbia City Church of Hope
3818 S Angeline St.
7:30pm, Thursdays in Lent (March 8 & 22)

Restore your spirit with a meditative service featuring the music of the Taize community: simple and beautiful sung prayers that draw us into meditation.

Our labyrinth will also be open from 7-9pm on March 8 & 2 — include a walking meditation as part of your Lenten prayer.

ukulele group classes

The green shoots are emerging, pick up that uke and let's strum spring awake! Come learn the fundamental skills to get you playing this versatile, portable, and fun instrument.

Cost is $60 per 4 week session.
Bring your ukulele tuned G-C-E-A.
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Volunteer to host families experiencing homelessness

March 13-20 Columbia City Church of Hope will host up to 14 women and children who are experiencing homelessness. Mary's Place, a day shelter for women and children, is sponsoring this rotating family shelter. We have the space, and we just need volunteers to provide hospitality to families who might otherwise be on the streets as they wait for more stable housing.

Sign up online to bring dinner, plan activities for kids, spend the night, or just to hang out for a few hours. Children are welcome and encouraged to volunteer (accompanied by an adult). There will be a training and background checks for all volunteers.

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Questions? Contact Pastor Darla DeFrance at Church of Hope, 3818 South Angeline, 722-5651 or gro.epohyticaibmuloc|alrad#gro.epohyticaibmuloc|alrad

Zumba fitness on Genesee

A new Zumba class has come to Columbia City/Seward Park on Saturdays. Try out the fitness craze that has captured millions of worldwide followers. The one-hour fitness class fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to tone and sculpt your body while having fun.

When: Saturdays 11am-12pm
Where: 5004 S. Genesee St. (with 50th Ave. S.)
Cost: $15 drop in, 5 classes for $60 or 10 classes for $100