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Save the Date: “Represent 98118″ – a Day in the Life of One of America’s Most Diverse Zip Codes

July 19, 2011

in Arts/Living,News

What does it mean to live, work, play, learn and worship in one of the most diverse zip codes in the nation? A group of south-end artists are looking to find out with a community arts project designed to help describe the Rainier Valley.

On Wed., Oct. 5, Southeast Seattle neighbors are invited to participate in “Represent! 98118: A Day in the Life of America’s Most Diverse Zip Code” – organized by award-winning author Nancy Rawles, SPLAB director Paul Nelson and SIFF film programmer Maryna Ajaja:

There are many different ways to participate. If you like to write, perform, or create art, this is an opportunity to add your view and your voice to a collective “portrait” of our zip code. You will also have the opportunity to display the work you create on this secure website or in a business or organization that serves the 98118 zip code. More.

98118 neighborhoods in the Rainier Valley:

  • Brighton
  • Columbia City
  • Dunlap
  • Genesee
  • Graham
  • Hillman City
  • Lakewood
  • New Holly
  • Othello
  • Pritchard Beach
  • Rainier Beach
  • Seward Park

Photo/Represent! 98118

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

June 24, 2011

in 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:

Sunday:

  • Columbia City Cinema garage sale, Columbia City
  • Bicycle Sunday, Lakewood/Seward Park
  • Street Scramble, Columbia City
  • Beacon Rocks! Summer Music Series Event, Beacon Hill

This Sunday, bicycle or walk along Lake Washington Boulevard south of Mount Baker Beach to Seward Park’s entrance while it’s closed to motorized traffic from 10 am – 6 pm.

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

May 1, 2011

in 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 class, Columbia City
  • Baby Story Time, New Holly

Tuesday:

  • Rainier Valley Rotary meeting, Hillman City
  • Columbia City Business Association meeting, Columbia City
  • Community Power Works, Rainier Beach
  • Grand opening of Rose Street Apartments, Rainier Beach

Wednesday:

Thursday:

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This Week: Opportunities to Get Involved in Your Community

April 3, 2011

in 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
  • “At Ease With Our Life” Buddhist Meditation class, Columbia City

Tuesday:

  • Columbia City Business Association meeting, Columbia City

Wednesday:

  • Southeast Seattle Crime Prevention Council meeting, Brighton

Thursday:

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King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg Coming to Rainier Valley to Discuss John T. Williams Death & Latest SPS School Scandal

March 21, 2011

in News,Politics

The community is invited to join FirstThursday Seattle on Thur., April 7, at 7 pm, for a town hall meeting with King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg (right) at the Rainier Vista Boys & Girls Club (4520 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, S.).

From organizer W. Larry Williams:

Mr. Satterberg has agreed to address our members and friends during our monthly meeting in April on all relevant topics including the “wood carver”, John T. Williams decision. And while he will not go into details for legal reasons, he will answer questions about the Seattle School scandal and other questions that you may have regarding the county’s legal system.

This a FREE event and is open to the public. However, we encourage early reservations since this is the first appearance for Mr. Satterberg at FirstThursday Seattle since he decided not to prosecute Officer Birk in the death of John T. Williams.

RSVP to info@firstthursdayseattle, www.firstthursdayseattle.org, facebook.com/events/firstthursdayseattleempower or (206) 280-9941.

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This Week: Opportunities to Get Involved in Your Community

March 13, 2011

in 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:

  • 37th District Democrats general membership meeting, Columbia City
  • Guided meditation, teaching and discussion, Columbia City

Tuesday:

  • Rainier Valley Rotary Club meeting, Columbia City
  • “Waiting For Superman” at Life Enrichment Bookstore, Columbia City

Wednesday:

Thursday:

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This Week: Opportunities to Get Involved in Your Community

February 27, 2011

in 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

Tuesday:

  • Rainier Valley Rotary Club meeting, Hillman City
  • Columbia City Business Association meeting, Columbia City

Wednesday:

  • Southeast Seattle Crime Prevention Council meeting, Brighton
  • John Muir Elementary info session, Mt. Baker

Thursday:

  • Rainier Chamber Luncheon, Rainier Beach
  • Free admission to Northwest African American Museum, Mt. Baker
  • FirstThursday Seattle meeting, Rainier Vista

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THURSDAY: FirstThursday Seattle to Celebrate Black History Month With Dr. Goodloe-Johnson

January 31, 2011

in Education,News

The community is invited to join FirstThursday Seattle in celebrating Black History Month 2011 with Dr. Maria Goodloe-Johnson, Superintendent, Seattle Public Schools, this Thurs., Feb. 2, at 6 pm at Rainier Vista Boys & Girls Club (4600 38th Ave. S.):

From W. Larry Williams:

The meeting will highlight significant contributions that Blacks have made in the past and present to educating our children.

Please join us for an educational and entertaining evening.

RSVP to info@firstthursdayseattle.org.

Go here to join FirstThursday Seattle and help us continue our grass roots advocacy and activism through self-empowerment.

Dr. Maria Goodloe-Johnson has been Superintendent of Seattle Public Schools since 2007. She directs all learning, teaching and operational activities for more than 47,000 students and 8,000 staff members and  manages an operating budget of $556 million and a capital budget of about $220 million.

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This Week: Opportunities to Get Involved in Your Community

January 30, 2011

in 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 Club, Columbia City
  • Columbia City Business Association meeting, Columbia City
  • NW Authors Series presents Nancy Lord, Seward Park

Wednesday:

Thursday:

  • Rainier Chamber Luncheon, Columbia City
  • FirstThursday Seattle meeting, Rainier Vista
  • Community Block Watch Meeting, Lakewood/Seward Park
  • Free admission to Northwest African American Museum, Mt. Baker

Show your south-end pride & support your RVP with our awesome t-shirts. With eight awesome designs starting at just $25 each, you’re sure to find one that suits your style. Start shopping now!

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New & Improved, Low-Income, Transit-Oriented Development Opens in Rainier Vista

January 23, 2011

in Business,Development,News

Last week, Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) celebrated the grand opening of Tamarack Place – a newly rebuilt, low-income, transit-oriented development just half a block from Columbia City Station.

Construction on Tamarack Place began in September 2009 after an infusion of $3.2 million in stimulus funding and was completed in November 2010. Today, all apartments are occupied by low-income families.

Part of Seattle Housing Authority’s redevelopment of Rainier Vista, Tamarack Place replaces 71 of the original low-income housing units in the original Rainier Vista, serving residents whose incomes are below 30 percent of the Area Median. An additional 12 apartments are available to families earning less than 60 percent of Area Median Income.

The new mixed-use, four-story building offers 7,600 square feet of ground floor retail space and 83 low-income apartments ranging from one to three bedrooms.

From SHA’s press release:

The development of Tamarack Place reflects a transit-oriented, pedestrian-friendly design. The building is within walking distance of existing bus lines, it’s steps away from the Columbia City Link light rail station, and it’s close to schools, shopping and community centers. Because of the proximity to the Columbia City light rail station, no parking is available for apartment residents. This factor has not been an impediment to successful leasing.

Residential units feature water-conserving plumbing fixtures in kitchens and baths, Energy Star appliances, high-efficiency lighting fixtures, formaldehyde-free composite wood, low-VOC paints and adhesives and Green Label Plus–certified flooring.

To promote clean air and healthy living, all areas in and around Tamarack Place are designated as nonsmoking.

Commercial tenants on the ground floor include Bananas Grill, Jay Gairson Immigration Law, Wellness Acupuncture Care, Clear Vision – Optometry, Fasika Café (by owners of Awash Restaurant in Columbia City) and the Seattle Housing Authority management office. Businesses will open in the next few months.

Tamarack Place neighbors the Rainier Vista Boys & Girls Club facility, two parks, a Little League-sized playfield, walking paths and a playground, as well as newly built green homes for sale.

Above: Tamarack Place is a new apartment building at Rainier Vista providing 83 units of low-income housing, located between the Rainier Vista Boys & Girls Club and the Columbia City Link Light rail station. Photo/SHA. Right: The Hardin sisters waited eight years to get back to Rainier Vista. Photo/do communications

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South-End Dish: New Year’s Eve in the ‘Hood

December 26, 2010

in Eat,News

Local restaurants: South-End Dish welcomes your food and drink notes at editor@rainiervalleypost.com.

Columbia City Theater: Live music with with Dyme Def, Hounds of the Wild Hunt and NightTraiN. 9pm /$10. 4916 Rainier Ave S., 722-3009 (Columbia City)

Island Soul Caribbean Cuisine: Live music with reggae artist Shan Coleman starting at 7 pm. 4869 Rainier Ave S., 329-1202 (Columbia City)

Lottie’s Lounge: Reserve your spot now for just $10, including free appetizers, champagne toast, and live music with “Johnson”. Space is limited. 4900 Rainier Ave S., 725-0519 (Columbia City)

Pizzeria Pulcinella: Live music with vocalist/guitarist Steve Olson 9:30 pm through 12:30 am, party favors, a champagne toast, and more. No cover. 10003 Rainier Ave. S., 772-6861 (Rainier Beach)

St. Dames: Appetizers, desserts and champagne toast from 10 pm to midnight. $10 in advance/$15 at the door. 4525 MLK Way S., 725-8879 (Rainier Vista)

Verve Bistro & Wine Bar: Enjoy a special, prix fixe, four course dinner. Seating Starts at 5 pm. $60, $80 with Four Half-Glass Wine Pairings. Reservations recommended. 3820 S. Ferdinand St., 760-0977 (Columbia City)

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South-End Dish: Food at the Bourbon, Live Music at Pizziera Pulcinella, New Vegetarian Restaurant in Rainier Vista + More

December 3, 2010

in Business,Eat,Opinion

Local restaurants: South-End Dish welcomes your food and drink notes at editor@rainiervalleypost.com.

New vegetarian restaurant in Rainier Vista: The Rainier Valley’s new vegetarian restaurant – St. Dames in Rainier Vista – is having its grand opening this weekend. The restaurant has already started serving dinner, with vegan and no-gluten-added options, and drinks from a full bar.  Open for happy hour and dinner Tuesday through Saturday and brunch on the weekends, St. Dames is the brainchild of bar/restaurant and food service veterans and south-end neighbors Sarah Murphy and Amy Weems.

Word on the street is that the vegan mac -n- cheese is “amazing”.

Located just one block from the Columbia City light rail station, St. Dames is easily accessible by car, bus or rail, and a short walk from downtown Columbia City. Open Tuesday-Thursday from 4:30-10 pm, Friday 4:30 pm-midnight, Saturday 9 am-3 pm and 5 pm-midnight and Sunday 9 am-3 pm. 4525 MLK Way S., 725-8879

The Bourbon Bar @ Columbia City Theater Now Serving Food: Enjoy Blackened Catfish Po-Boys, Maker’s Mark Bourbon Pulled Pork Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Wings, Caprese Sandwiches and much more at The Bourbon Bar @ Columbia City Theater (RVP sponsor). Open Sunday through Friday, 4 pm – 12 am, with Tuesday all-day Happy Hour! 4916 Rainier Ave. S., 722-3009

Live Music at Pizziera Pulcinella: Pizzeria Pulcinella hosts live music every Friday night from 9-11 pm. There is no cover charge and food and drink specials are available along with the full menu. Vocalist/guitarist Steve Olson specializes in playing what he calls, “Baby Boomer” music which includes the music of James Taylor, Neil Young, Cat Stevens, Harry Chapin, Phil Collins, and the group America, just to name a few.  Sit back and relax and prepare to get a little nostalgic with the musical performance of Steve Olson, and don’t forget he takes requests! 10003 Rainier Ave. S., 772-6861

Seattle Times Celebrates Local Seafood with Profile of Rainier Valley’s Mutual Fish: At 8 am, driver Gene Ikeda emerges from the basement of Mutual Fish, his white coveralls tucked into Neoprene boots. He clocks in, as he has for 17 years, with co-workers who file past the cramped office that 96-year-old patriarch Dick Yoshimura shares with his son, Harry, and grandson, Kevin. It’s the start of another long, busy day at the Rainier Valley store that has stood as a seafood mecca since 1965. More. 2335 Rainier Ave. S., 322-4368

Columbia City Bakery Boasts Best Baguette: The Rainier Valley’s own Columbia City Bakery recently won the Seattle Baguette Taste-Off hosted by Wright Eats. Apparently, all but one judge placed it in their top two, and most felt Columbia City’s baguette was the closest to the “ideal baguette texture, with a crisp exterior and a moist, elastic, chewy interior.” YUM! 4865 Rainier Ave. S., 722-9138

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

11.28.2010 Arts/Living
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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: “Developing a Good Heart” meditation class, Columbia City Tuesday: [...]

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Weekend Update: Wine Tasting, ArtsGumbo, Hide & Seek + More

10.15.2010 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: Verbal Graffiti Open Mic, Columbia City Annual Wine Tasting [...]

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Check It Out: RVP’s Big Dates Page Updated With 13 New Rainier Valley Events

10.08.2010 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. 10/14: Columbia City Bakery’s 5th Anniversary, Columbia City 10/15: Southeast Seattle Senior Center’s annual Wine Tasting Dinner, Brighton 10/16: Criminal justice workshop with Communities [...]

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This Week: Opportunities to Get Involved in Your Community

10.03.2010 Public Service Announcement
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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: Mount Baker Community Club meeting, Mt. Baker Tuesday: Rainier [...]

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Weekend Update: South Precinct Picnic, Stand-Up Paddle Race, BeatWalk & More

09.10.2010 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: BeatWalk, Columbia City Saturday: SE Family Action Summit, Rainier [...]

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SATURDAY: SE Family Action Summit Strives to Help Reduce Youth Violence

09.09.2010 News
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This Sat., Sept. 11, the community is invited to attend the 2010 SE Family Action Summit: What Every Parent Wants To Know, from 8:45 am to 3:45 pm at the Rainier Vista Boys and Girls Club (4520 MLK Jr. Way). Why a Family Action Summit as a strategy for reducing youth violence? From SE Youth [...]

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This Week: Opportunities to Get Involved in Your Community

08.29.2010 Public Service Announcement
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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: “Patience = Power” Meditation class, Columbia City Tuesday: Rainier [...]

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Weekend Update: Seafair, Umoja Fest, Columbia City Walking Tour & More

08.07.2010 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… Saturday: SeaFair, Lakewood/Seward Park NewHolly Family Fun Fest, NewHolly Red [...]

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This Week: Opportunities to Get Involved in Your Community

08.01.2010 Public Service Announcement
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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 Club meeting, Columbia City Night Out [...]

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