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Weekend Update: Columbia City Street Scramble, Community Farm Grand Opening, Bicycle Sunday & More

06.24.2011 Arts/Living

See our Big Dates Page – the only comprehensive calendar of events in all of southeast Seattle – for more information on these and other south-end gatherings, events, meetings, groups, etc. In the meantime, here’s a sampling of what’s happening around the community this weekend… Friday: MLKBA Networking Event, Rain-King Saturday: Rock and Roll Marathon, [...]

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Rainier Valley Garden News: Local Libraries Need Volunteers to Help Maintain Grounds, Date Set for Seattle Tilth Garden Tour + More

06.23.2011 Arts/Living

Local libraries seek volunteer gardeners to help maintain grounds The Seattle Public Library is seeking volunteers to help maintain attractive grounds at several branches this summer and fall. Volunteers will weed gardens, rake leaves and pick up litter. Gardening at the Library is an opportunity for friends, families and company teams to volunteer together. High [...]

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Columbia City Gallery Presents “Mixed White” and “PaperWorks”

06.21.2011 Arts/Living

Starting Wed., May 5, Columbia City Gallery presents two new exhibits, “Mixed White” and “PaperWorks” to run through August 7. In the Main gallery, Mixed White Gallery artists Mark Ditzler, Sally Drew, Kate Harkins and Shari Kaufman explore the myriad possibilities in the use of various shades of white in new works, while new gallery [...]

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NOW: See Your RVP on SCAN TV

06.18.2011 Advertisement

SCAN TV recently started producing a new community blog TV show, and we’ve got your RVP’s fourth episode right here! This month, RVP Editor/Publisher Amber Campbell and host Stan Emert discussed a variety of topics, including the impending closure of a notorious Rainier Beach drug house,  Senator Adam Kline’s recent op-ed, the honoring of several [...]

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MONDAY: Prose Reading at SPLAB in Columbia City

06.17.2011 Arts/Living

The community is invited to join SPLAB for a prose reading this Mon., June 20, at 7:30 pm in the Columbia Cultural Corner (3651 S. Edmunds) in Columbia City. Suggested donation is $5. Amelia Gray (right) is the author of AM/PM (Featherproof Books) and Museum of the Weird (FC2). Her first novel – “Threats” – [...]

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FRIDAY: Valley Vibes Jazz Series Premiere to Feature Marc Seales Sextet

06.06.2011 Arts/Living

The Valley Vibes Jazz Concert and Conversation Series opens this Fri., June 10, 7 pm, with the Marc Seales Group and the Seattle JazzED Intermediate Ensemble at the Rainier Valley Cultural Center (3515 S. Alaska St.). Admission is free, or by donation. For two decades, in-demand pianist, composer and UW educator Marc Seales has served [...]

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With Rainier Valley’s Urban Wilderness Project, Local Youth Gain Leadership Skills, Service Learning Hours & More

05.30.2011 Arts/Living

This summer, youth ages 14 to 19 are invited to apply for the Youth Leadership Program with Urban Wilderness Project (UWP), a community-based, volunteer-supported organization headquartered in Columbia City. The two-part program is for those interested in social justice and environmental stewardship while learning to use the arts to become community/cultural activists. “UWP is helping [...]

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Save the Dates: SEEDArts Presents New Valley Vibes Jazz Series in Columbia City

05.21.2011 Arts/Living

Your RVP is proud to announce our newest sponsor – SEEDArts – using the power of art to build community: The community is invited to join SEEDArts for the kick-off to their first Valley Vibes Concert at Rainier Valley Cultural Center (3515 S. Alaska St.) on Fri., June 10, at 7 pm. The Concert will [...]

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This Week: Opportunities to Get Involved in Your Community

05.15.2011 Public Service Announcement

See our Big Dates Page – the only comprehensive calendar of events in all of southeast Seattle – for more information on these and other south-end gatherings, events, meetings, groups, etc. In the meantime, here’s a sampling of what’s happening around the community this week… Monday: Baby Story Time, New Holly Buddhist Meditation class, Columbia [...]

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GIVE: SEEDArts Seeks Artists and Volunteers for New Valley Vibes Jazz Series (UPDATE)

05.09.2011 Arts/Living

Looking to get involved? Your RVP’s Give Page is the only comprehensive listing of volunteer opportunities in the Rainier Valley. Designed to link neighbors with local volunteer opportunities, this is the place to start if you’ve got time and/or financial resources and a desire to help improve your community. From SEEDArts: SEEDArts and its new [...]

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Welcome New Sponsor: Add Flavor to Your Next Date Night at Spice Room in Columbia City

05.05.2011 Advertisement

Your RVP is thrilled to welcome our newest sponsor – the Spice Room (4909 Rainier Ave. S.) in historic Columbia City – voted best Thai restaurant in Southeast Seattle. Please support them; they help power your RVP! From the Seattle Times (RVP news partner): Date night in Columbia City might include… a bite at any [...]

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This Week: Opportunities to Get Involved in Your Community (UPDATE)

05.01.2011 Public Service Announcement

See our Big Dates Page – the only comprehensive calendar of events in all of southeast Seattle – for more information on these and other south-end gatherings, events, meetings, groups, etc. In the meantime, here’s a sampling of what’s happening around the community this week… Monday: Mt. Baker Community Club meeting, Mt. Baker Buddhist Meditation [...]

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Weekend Update: Betty Patu, Burgers & Brews, Bridge to Beach Clean Up & More

04.29.2011 Arts/Living

See our Big Dates Page – the only comprehensive calendar of events in all of southeast Seattle – for more information on these and other south-end gatherings, events, meetings, groups, etc. In the meantime, here’s a sampling of what’s happening around the community this weekend… Friday: New Holly Neighborhood Night, New Holly Burgers & Brews [...]

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This Week: Opportunities to Get Involved in Your Community

04.24.2011 Public Service Announcement

See our Big Dates Page – the only comprehensive calendar of events in all of southeast Seattle – for more information on these and other south-end gatherings, events, meetings, groups, etc. In the meantime, here’s a sampling of what’s happening around the community this week… Tuesday: Rainier Valley Rotary meeting, Hillman City Othello Neighborhood Association [...]

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Save the Date: Old School/New School Dance Party at Columbia City Theater

04.24.2011 Arts/Living

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This Week: Opportunities to Get Involved in Your Community

04.17.2011 Public Service Announcement

See our Big Dates Page – the only comprehensive calendar of events in all of southeast Seattle – for more information on these and other south-end gatherings, events, meetings, groups, etc. In the meantime, here’s a sampling of what’s happening around the community this week… Monday: “At Ease With Our Life” Buddhist Meditation class, Columbia [...]

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Celebrate the End of Winter With Opening Day of Columbia City Farmers Market

04.12.2011 Arts/Living

This month, the Columbia City Farmers Market – what CNN calls one of the best in the country – starts up again with more than 30 farmers and food vendors selling a vibrant assortment of early spring greens, organic poultry and meats, fabulous cheeses, fresh eggs, wild salmon and seasonal cut flowers. In addition to [...]

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This Week: Opportunities to Get Involved in Your Community

04.10.2011 Public Service Announcement

See our Big Dates Page – the only comprehensive calendar of events in all of southeast Seattle – for more information on these and other south-end gatherings, events, meetings, groups, etc. In the meantime, here’s a sampling of what’s happening around the community this week… Monday: “At Ease With Our Life” Buddhist Meditation class, Columbia [...]

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Spring Has Sprung: Time to Hippity Hop Down the Bunny Trail With Several South-End Egg Hunts

04.09.2011 Arts/Living

The daffodils are blooming, and you know what that means – it’s time for spring egg hunts and celebrations with Seattle Parks and Recreation. Don’t forget to bring a basket or bag to gather up the goodies at these fun events starting next weekend: Sat., April 16: Spring Pancake Social and Egg Hunt at Van [...]

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Weekend Update: Tea Party, Planting Party, Mayor McGinn & More

04.08.2011 Arts/Living

See our Big Dates Page – the only comprehensive calendar of events in all of southeast Seattle – for more information on these and other south-end gatherings, events, meetings, groups, etc. In the meantime, here’s a sampling of what’s happening around the community this weekend… Friday: Live music at the Royal Esquire Club, Columbia City [...]

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SATURDAY: Get Your Ginsberg on – All Night Long – With SPLAB

04.08.2011 Arts/Living

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