Columbia Citizens

your Wikli-fix: free beer!

Now how's that for a hook? — Hillman City is about to tap its own brand-new beer venue, and folks who love their neighborhood suds can step up and claim some lifelong privileges as founding patrons. And that's not all that's brewing this week. Hop to it.

birding basics 101

Come learn how to be a fabulous backyard birder. Start with short lessons in field identification, common species, and binocular and scope selection. Then walk through the park with our experienced birding teachers, learning how to spot and id birds. Recommended ages: 10 and up.

First Saturdays, 8am at Seward Park Environmental Center. Children (2-15 yrs): $3, Adult (ages 16 and up): $5
Buy tickets now.

Celebrate global sisters in action

For International Women's Day, salute women's leadership in international freedom struggles and cheer local feminist organizing efforts.

Saturday, March 9, 7:00 pm. One World Buffet served for $10 donation. Kids welcome. This is a benefit for Columia City-based Radical Women, but the event is at 900 Hiawatha Pl. S.

Information: 722-6057, moc.gnirpsdnim|elttaesWR#moc.gnirpsdnim|elttaesWR.

didgeridoo, trombone, tuba lessons

I just want to put in a plug for my didgeridoo teacher, John Groves, who teaches at Arts in Motion in Columbia City on Monday nights. He also teaches trombone, tuba, and baritone. Ready to try something new or dust off your trombone? Adults or children. Very reasonably priced. 723-3131 or gro.loohcsmia|ofni#gro.loohcsmia|ofni.

Family Activities at Church of Hope

Come on over to Church of Hope for a family orientated game night: Friday, March 22, 6-9pm.

There will be a variety of games available so that everyone can participate. Chili, homemade bread and desserts will be provided. Bring a game to share and some friends and family for a fun evening. RSVPs to Andrew (ude.rehtul|10nagnik#ude.rehtul|10nagnik) or Darla (206-722-5651) are encouraged but not necessary, just come by for a fun time!

Also Church of Hope now has a Sunday school program that breaks out for 20-30 minutes during the service and includes games, crafts, interactive lessons, and a snack. Children of all ages are welcome, so please come and invite any little ones you know!

Sundays at 10:30am (lasts about an hour)

Columbia City Church of Hope, 3818 S Angeline St, 722-5651
columbiacityhope.org

People of all ages, races, gender identities and sexual orientations, cultures, and classes are welcome. Come as you are!

family movie time @ Columbia Library

Join us for a free Sunday Movie at the Columbia Library. We'll be showing The Lorax on Sunday, March 3 at 1:30pm.

This animated adventure follows the journey of a boy as he searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it, he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world.

Everyone is welcome. Registration isn't required.

Help make a difference in the life of a youth

Mission: To inspire and enable young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

Are you looking for a way to give back to your community? We're looking for volunteers to support our educational programming here at the Rainier Vista Boys & Girls Club. On average we serve roughly 200 youth, ages 5 to 18, per day from Rainier Valley. Education and academic success are key elements here at the Boys & Girls Club. We provide Club members with opportunities that incorporate high yield learning activities and focus on academic skill building. Your help is needed to encouragement youth to become self-directed learners.

Details are here.

LED streetlights: an abomination?

Some of us hate the new streetlights. If you're one, you may want to check out the petition at ipetition and see if you'd like to sign.

The petition asks the City Council and the Mayor to hear us about the new lights re: intensity, glare, expansiveness, color and/or intrusiveness. If you are interested in getting these lights addressed, please post wildly. I am not tech-savvy and have no blog. So, I am reaching out to neighbors to try to get us in touch about it.

If you love them, please don't try to convince me. I hate 'em. There must be an energy-efficient way to deal with our dear, dark streets around the lake. If Columbia City proper likes them, I don't mind. Just not on the residential streets in quiet areas.

I've also started a discussion thread here.

partners wanted for neighborhood incubator

Want to be part of a collaborative space venture in the neighborhood that not only houses your organization but also resources the neighborhood as a whole? Several neighborhood nonprofits committed to a vibrant Rainier Valley community are conspiring to create such a space in the Columbia/Hillman City area.

Spinnaker Bay Brewing Founders Club

Spinnaker Bay Brewing is a new brewery coming to Hillman City. They hope to have the tap room open by April 2013. Maybe sooner?

They are currently offering Founders Club memberships (only 150 of them) with really enticing benefits. Example: free beer. Yes, you read that correctly. Read on.

SpinnakerBayBrewing.com
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5718 Rainier Ave S in Hillman City