Our Grand Opening is on Friday, Dec 12th, from 4-9pm. We are at 3100 Airport Way S, Bld 14 Suite 110. We are on the first floor, south end of the building facing Airport Way, nearby Glacier Window and Door. Swing by and check us out!

Donating blood is an act of kindness and love and one way to celebrate Valentine’s Day!

Diversity amongst donors is critical for patients needing on-going blood transfusions and giving blood in February is great way to honor African-American History Month (or Black History month)

Can’t make it to this site? We have lots of other convenient locations. Please sign up for the Mariners pop-up or another pop-up or at a center near you by using this link: https://dslnk.co/Zone5Bloodworks

Your donation could put you in the driver’s seat! When you donate blood with Bloodworks between now and March 17, you will automatically be entered for a chance to win a car! The lucky winner will have their choice among 9 pre-selected new vehicles from Haselwood Auto Group. More info at www.bloodworksnw.org/winacar

As an added benefit (during the month of February) all donors will automatically be tested for covid-19 antibodies and results mailed within 2 weeks of your donation.

Masks are required at all donation sites. To ensure social distancing, appointments are also required. Walk-ins, guests or anyone under 16 years of age are (unfortunately) not permitted. Have questions or need help booking an appointment? Please call 1-800-398-7888 or e-mail gro.wnskrowdoolb|eludehcs#gro.wnskrowdoolb|eludehcs

Giving blood during the pandemic is a safe and essential action. For more info on how Bloodworks is keeping donors and staff safe, by abiding by all CDC, FDA and WA State Department of Health guidelines please visit: https://www.bloodworksnw.org/about/news/coronavirus

Donors must wait 2 weeks after each COVID-19 vaccination dose for their next blood donation appointment. If you recently received a flu shot, there is no wait to donate.

Openings include full-time, part-time, and per diem (on-call) positions as well as multiple shifts. Right now, we’re offering a $500 bonus to external CNA hires for positions 32 hours per week and above.

Apply Today! https://bit.ly/NACWestSeattle

Contact gro.ecnedivorp|reiemssoR.anneJ#gro.ecnedivorp|reiemssoR.anneJ for more information.

Openings include full-time, part-time, and per diem (on-call) positions as well as multiple shifts. Right now, we’re offering a $5,000 bonus to external RN hires for positions 32 hours per week and above.

Apply Today! https://bit.ly/RNWestSeattle

Contact gro.ecnedivorp|reiemssoR.anneJ#gro.ecnedivorp|reiemssoR.anneJ for more information.

Address: 6755 E Marginal Way S, Seattle, WA 98108

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/631103714006372/

Earn a chance to win beautiful gift baskets and benefit Fred Hutch cancer research. Receive one raffle ticket for every dollar donated.

ABOUT US: Ventures is a Seattle-based nonprofit that empowers aspiring entrepreneurs with limited resources and unlimited potential to improve their lives through small business ownership. We provide access to business training, capital, coaching and hands-on learning opportunities for entrepreneurs. We serve those in our community for whom traditional business development services are out of reach, with a focus on women, people of color, immigrants, and individuals with low income. Our ultimate goal is to support individuals to increase their income potential, achieve long-term financial stability, and provide for their families, and enrich their communities through small business ownership.

WHAT IT’S LIKE TO WORK FOR VENTURES: Ventures strives to provide impactful programs, while maintaining a healthy work-life balance and positive, team-oriented atmosphere. Our core values are Diversity, Integrity, Community, Empowerment, Innovation, and Client Success. Our team typically consists of 10-20 employees, plus a corps of contractors and volunteers, as well as an engaged Board of Directors.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The purpose of this position is to support and enhance programming with strong client data collection, storage, analysis, and communication systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Impact and Evaluation (60%)

Quantitative Data Collection - Work with program staff to implement systems for gathering data related to all program activities, including client satisfaction survey and annual long term outcomes survey; lead survey design and development process.
Qualitative Data Collection - Implement systems and carry out gathering qualitative data related to all program activities; including client satisfaction survey and annual long term outcomes survey; lead interview or focus group design and development process.
Data Analysis – Compile, clean, organize, and analyze program data to create useful summaries for staff, board, and funders.
Data Communication – Prepare reports for staff, board, or funders on a regular basis to communicate program successes and challenges; create systems for increasing communication and dissemination of outcomes.
Grant Reporting – Establish systems to track grant deliverables and provide analysis for funder reports and staff.
Long-term Evaluation – Manage the annual longitudinal survey process; leverage online survey tools/forms to collect better data; conduct in person and/or focus groups to gain qualitative data; administer survey or delegate tasks to an intern/volunteer; analyze and communicate findings.
Data Collection Management (20%)

Database Management - Manage client database (Outcome Tracker by VistaShare): data input, design features; liaise with database vendor; train staff on proper use of database.
Lead Data Entry - Take primary responsibility for managing the data entry process for programs and ensure that all data entry is completed by staff.
Create Policies - Develop, improve and upkeep policy and procedure manuals for the logistics of our program.
Grant and Government Contract Support (20%)

Grant Report Monitoring- Maintain master calendar for government grant activity, to include submitted proposals and reporting deadlines, create and maintain current records for all grants and reports.
Grant Support - With supervision of the Director of Development, write and submit grant applications to corporate and foundation partners and/or compile attachments;
Grant Reports - Assist the Associate Director in creating reports for federal, state, county and city contracts, MOUs, application submissions, invoice submissions, funder reports, and contract reviews.
Grant Communication - Track status of each funding contract and act as liaison with Managers on financial status of contracts relating to their program.
Grant Tracking - Develop, build, and maintain an electronic matrix management system for tracking all contracts and compliance requirements.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Written and verbal fluency in English and Spanish highly desired
Resourcefulness – willingness to go find the answer to a question or problem;
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and to work with a variety of personalities and work styles;
Ability to function in a complex fast-paced work environment, set appropriate priorities, and deal effectively with numerous simultaneous requirements;
Excellent organizational skills, with high degree of attention to detail;
Very strong written communication skills;
High aptitude for learning new systems and processes;
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to come up with innovative and creative solutions or improvements to internal processes;
Strong computer & technology skills, including MS Office Suite & basic computer maintenance knowledge;
Experience with client data management or outcome tracking software, experience with Outcome Tracker by VistaShare highly desired;
Commitment to protecting the reputation and integrity of clients and staff through strict confidentiality; and
Experience with low income individuals and people from diverse backgrounds preferred.
STAFF-WIDE EXPECTATIONS:

All staff are expected to engage in activities that contribute to the general wellbeing of the organization. Unless specifically stated otherwise, staff should expect to:

Adhere to and demonstrate the Ventures core values in their work;
Participate in staff meetings, workgroups and committees, etc.,
Contribute to the cleanliness and organization of the physical environment;
Attend and participate in client and volunteer events when practical;
Support fund development through activities such as attending and bringing guests to events, bringing content expertise to grant writing or donor solicitations, adhering to brand guidelines etc.;
Exhibit the Ventures core values: integrity, diversity, empowerment, community, innovation, and client-success.
DETAILS:

Department: Operations and Capital
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Supervisor: Associate Director
Supervisory Responsibilities: none
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

The employee must be able to operate a computer and other office equipment, speak and listen on the telephone, and accurately see and interpret columns of numbers.

TO APPLY:

A resume and cover letter MUST be emailed to:

Judy Castaneda, Administrative Coordinator (click on the job description link above to find email)

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling bases or until position is filled. No phone calls please.

Please note - An employment offer will be contingent upon completion of a background check.

This position description generally describes the principle functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required. It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Ventures is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications are considered without regard to race, age, sex, color, creed, religion, disability, national origin, marital status, mental or physical handicap, sexual orientation (heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality and gender expression of identity) or any other classification protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $21.00 to $22.50 /hour

Here is the link to the Warehouse Sale Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/205411833721863/.

To learn more about Rosanna, visit www.rosannainc.com.

Here is the link to the Warehouse Sale Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/205411833721863/.

To learn more about Rosanna, visit www.rosannainc.com.

Thank you for the opportunity.

Sharon Moon

Experience has taught us that every student is different. Each one deserves piano lessons created around his or her skill level, learning style, future goals, and musical interests.

At my studio, students begin with the basics and receive a well-rounded musical education – from how to sit and position their hands, to sight-reading, to a little music theory to put it all together. Within two to six months, students master enough of the fundamentals to help choose their musical repertoire for future lessons.

Through it all, we mix in some fun — relevant games and learning incentives, even occasional music outings — to keep our students engaged.

Visit www.PianoWithSusanna.com for more information, and reach out to schedule your free trial lesson!

BEACON HILL BRANCH
2821 Beacon Ave. S. | (206)684-4711
Sunday November 5th 1:00-3:30 pm

Presented by the Outreach & Education Committee of the Student Loan Workgroup

The Student Loan Workgroup was informally convened by the WA State Attorney General's Office. The Outreach & Education Committee consists of representatives of the following organizations: American Financial Solutions, CENTS, Northwest Consumer Law Center, Northwest Justice Project, Washington Student Association, Washington State Department of Financial Institutions, and the WA State Attorney General's Office. The attorneys available for consultations are volunteers with CENTS' Student Loan Project.

Find a link to the Seattle Public Library Event on FaceBook here: http://bit.ly/2gghk2u

Auditions for New Members – Saturday, November 4, 2017

The Northwest Boychoir will hold auditions for new members at its facility at the University Heights Center in Seattle on Saturday, November 4, 2017 or at a time convenient for families. We are looking for boys ages 6-9 for January enrollment.

All boys are eligible to audition; no prior musical training is required – just musical aptitude and obvious enjoyment of music. Financial aid is available to any student who meets our audition requirements. We are firmly committed to assisting families with financial aid to cover tuition and other program costs.

Audition appointments are scheduled through the Northwest Choirs office by calling 206-524-3234 or through our website at www.nwboychoir.org. Auditions are private and low-key, designed to make the boys feel comfortable and relaxed. They last about 15 minutes, and parents are strongly encouraged to be present.

Now in his 33rd year, Music Director Joseph Crnko leads a skilled teaching staff that is committed to delivering exceptional music training in a nurturing and professional environment. Founded in 1974, the Northwest Boychoir enrolls about 150 young singers annually in five levels of training choirs. Members represent more than 100 public and private schools in the greater Seattle area. Northwest Boychoir music staff members are trained musicians and music educators. Members enjoy the benefit of small classes and focused instruction.

Recognized as one of the nation’s premier children’s choral programs, the Northwest Boychoir serves as the official singing ambassadors of Washington State as recognized by five consecutive governors. The Northwest Boychoir also maintains a long-standing professional relationship with the Seattle Symphony, which gives members the opportunity to perform regularly with the region’s world-class symphony orchestra.

For more information regarding auditions or the Northwest Boychoir, call 206-524-3234 or visit the website at nwboychoir.org.

Thursday, September 14 at 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Tickets: http://ow.ly/Ba8n30e5Big

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/996596497110226/

Website: http://www.psks.org/support/psks-auction-sept-14-2017/

Tickets: https://psks.secure.force.com/default/CnP_PaaS_EVT__ExternalRegistrationPage?event_id=a1x0B000008DPsaQAG

United Way of King County is seeking Fuel Your Future Summer Meals members to be a part of a team to end childhood hunger in King County. We are seeking full time members to be a part of United Way's Summer Meals Program, a program to help children and teens access healthy meals during the summer.

You will be assigned to one or more Summer Meals sites, where you will use the skills and experiences you have to make sure kids have a safe, fun and engaging environment. You will plan and lead activities, serve meals, and conduct grassroots community outreach to get the word out. As a part of a federal program, you will ensure that the policies and procedures are followed, meals are accurately counted, and meals are prepared correctly. You will gain experience working directly with the community and in support of a respected and influential nonprofit. Training will be provided in site management, marketing, youth engagement and data tracking – hard skills that will make your summer work influential on your resume.

Qualifications:
- Self-starters who are passionate about improving their community and public service.
- Experience working with and actively engaging with children.
- High-energy, outgoing personality willing to recruit kids and talk to adults about summer meals and site activities
- Strong verbal communication and can effectively promote the Summer Meals program to parents, kids and other community members.
- A willingness to be flexible and do whatever it takes to feed hungry kids.
- Ability to create a fun environment while following the federal guidelines of the Summer Meals program.
- Creativity when it comes to working with kids and getting the word out about the Summer Meals program.
- Staying organized in hectic environments.
- Access to reliable transportation to the site(s) you’re assigned to—especially in areas of high need in South King County (Auburn, Federal Way, Des Moines, Kent, SeaTac, Renton, South Seattle)

Mandatory Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or legal permanent resident alien of the United States.
- Must be available 40 hours a week for five days a week. This position lasts 10 weeks, from June 21st, 2017 to August 29th 2017.
- Must be available for a mandatory three-day training.
- Cannot miss more than two days of the entire term of service. No exceptions can be made.
- Must go through a Washington State Patrol background check and National Sex Offender Registry check.

Benefits and Compensation:
- Living allowance of $1,222 per month, pre-tax
- Eligibility to receive $1,194.71 Segal AmeriCorps Education Award or a cash stipend ($230-287) after successful completion of the summer.
- Public transportation pass to and from your site (ORCA).
- School credit available, must be arranged by individual.
- Receive your food handler’s permit.
- Become part of the AmeriCorps Network and a part of a high impact team.

How to apply:
Apply as soon as possible! Applications will be reviewed and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged.
Please apply by filling out our online application: http://bit.ly/2nZQjEU
If you have any questions about this position email gro.ckwu|ecivreslanoitan#gro.ckwu|ecivreslanoitan for more information.

The Seattle Glee Clubs has been in existence for 25 years. We have rehearsed in West Seattle for over 11 years. We have had various singing and musical theater subgroups and currently have two: the Seattle Metropolitan Singers (The Met)and the Offbeats. The Met is a group of women of all ages singing as a chorus. The Offbeats are a vocal jazz ensemble with mixed voices. We rehearse from September through May, and perform concerts from October through June. We also sing at retirement communities, community centers, and The Great Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition to benefit Pike Place Senior Center. In addition to bringing music into the lives of our community, we support other local nonprofits benefitting women and children such as Mary’s Place and LifeWire by collecting donations at our concerts.

We are looking for space for up to 35 people to rehearse on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:30 – 9:30 pm. There may be occasions when additional evenings might be needed. We are also looking for secure storage for file cabinets of music, amplifiers, microphones and other accessory equipment.

We have been taking the next few months to find just the right fit for our organization. We are looking to forge a long-term relationship with a corporate sponsor, church, school, performance space or warehouse that would be willing to offer us a very low rate of rent for a tax write-off. Promotion of the corporate sponsor through our members, website, and concert programs would be one of the benefits.

More information about the Seattle Glee Clubs can be found on our website www.seattlegleeclubs.org.

I look forward to your reply and the possibility of creating a relationship with a local entity for a mutually benefitting proposal.

Sincerely,

Phyllis Jantz

Board Vice President and Seattle Metropolitan Singers member

I am a recently divorced mama to 2 kids (10 and 4 yo).

We are selling our house and I am looking for temp apt (4- 6 months) while we figure out next steps. Do you have a rental in CC/Seward Park area? Looking in the $1200 - $1500 price range. Utilities included would be great and furnished if possible but not necessary.

My kids will be with me some of the time and I would be the primary resident. Thank you for any leads you have.

I can be reached via email at joeyjgraff at gmail dot com

I’m a graduate student at the University of Washington. I’m conducting a study of Seattle homeowners’ attitudes about their homes and yards. Would you consider participating? Any information you share will be anonymized and incorporated as a critical part of my thesis. If you are selected for an interview, I will meet you at your location.

It’s important that this research includes a diversity of viewpoints within our city. I would love to include your unique perspective!

If you’d like to be considered for an interview, please complete the form at http://bit.ly/2fFQSxs. Please feel free to contact me with any questions at ude.wu|venkcin#ude.wu|venkcin.

Thanks for your time!

Nick

Are you concerned about asthma, allergies, mold, moisture, lead, dust, or household chemicals? The Master Home Environmentalist program can help! We offer FREE in-home air quality assessments to all Seattle residents. These visits are helpful for anyone with asthma or allergies, families with young children, older adults, or anybody who is concerned about their indoor air quality or wants to make their home as healthy as possible. Every home visited also receives a free walk-off mat and green cleaning kit.

For more information or to sign up for a visit, go to www.wamhe.org or call 206-512-3280.

Topics discussed:
Current youth tobacco statistics
Tobacco marketing
Health effects
Tips on how to prevent youth tobacco use

Did you know?
Major tobacco companies spend $8.8 billion per year to promote their products directly to kids.

To schedule a presentation in your community contact
Aileen Gagney
206.512.3280
gro.gnul|yengaG.neeliA#gro.gnul|yengaG.neeliA

Mostly it will change the essential nature of the natural park space. The birds, the seniors, those seeking solace and the peace of the woods will be aced out by all the activity. That's fine if that is what Seattle really wants to do with it's native areas. It would be a shame though. My feeling is that when user/population pressures are high, the land must, by default, be restricted to the lightest use possible. The most use is not the best use. In fact, Nature is such that if you overuse it, you will lose it! How many ways and times do we have to learn that lesson?

1. college level
   • • biology
2. high school level
   • • biology
     • physics
     • chemistry
     • math

I am a biology professor at a local liberal arts college with over 10 years experience teaching undergraduate and high school students.

My general strategy for learning/teaching is to focus on the fundamentals underlying complex topics and to replace memorization with deeper understanding of the basics.

I charge $40/hr and I'm based in Columbia City; I'm available MWF 8am-5pm and willing to travel to you or meet at a convenient public location.

Ideally, I'd like to set up meetings on a continuing basis for the length of a course, but I'm also available for single session help.

Thank you.

My wife and I live in the Central District of Seattle and my studio is set up out of our house. I also give plenty of lessons in my students' homes. To schedule lessons, contact me by clicking the envelope icon in the upper right.

Please visit http://www.kwilliamsmusic.com to schedule a lesson, or for more information.

I also facilitate an ongoing women's writing workshop.

Please contact me at 206.669.9753
or
moc.liamg|reldainra#moc.liamg|reldainra

Writing tutoring now available in Columbia City. Becca Hall is a writing teacher, writer, and the director of Frog Hollow School, a writing program for homeschoolers. She is offering writing tutoring for students of all levels, basic writing skills through college admissions essays. For more information check out the website, or email moc.liamg|loohcswollohgorf#moc.liamg|loohcswollohgorf.

Ground level two bedroom suite in historic 1909 Craftsman home.
Full kitchen and bath (vintage claw-foot tub and sink in bathroom).
Shared laundry and storage space in cellar.
Separate backyard entrance.
Eight foot ceilings.
~750 sq ft
Street parking.
Two blocks from shops/restaurants of Columbia City / Rainier Ave

$35 credit check, $500 fully refundable damage deposit, first month's rent.

Good credit and rental history is an absolute must.
1 year lease.

No smoking.

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About us: we are a young family of four (two children aged 5 & 1) living on the main & upper floor above. House is on a hill: suite opens at ground level and there are windows in every room.

If interested, email jamesmoes(at)gmail(dot)com

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Pictures show furnished suite. SUITE WILL NOT BE FURNISHED.

My name is Sarah Boone and I am an alumna from the University of Washington and a current graduate student at the University of Oxford. I am writing now because I am conducting some exciting new research on water conservation in your area, and would like to invite residents in Columbia City to participate.

This research involves a short online survey (less than 10 min!) that looks at how a number of different factors influence our use and conservation of water. Research like this is important as it gives academics and policy-makers insight into how to manage our resources more sustainably and how to improve services in your community. This study meets the highest standards of ethics for participatory research as set by the University of Oxford. Also, all answers to the survey questions are completely anonymous. I have attached more information about myself and the study to this email if you would like to know more.

To participate in this study, you and your friends/neighbors can simply follow this public link:

[https://research.socialsci.com/s/seattlewaterconservation]

(Note: If you are like me and don't like to click on links, then just type this URL into your browser.)

After participating in this study, please feel free to share this link with others in your community. Thank you very much for supporting this important work! As a fellow Seattleite, I hope that through this research we can help improve decision-making about water and our stewardship of this precious resource.

Please feel free to email me with any questions or comments!

Kind regards,

Sarah Boone
MSc Student in Water Science, Policy and Management
School of Geography and the Environment
University of Oxford, United Kingdom
ku.ca.xo.cnb|enoob.haras#ku.ca.xo.cnb|enoob.haras
+44 (746) 221 8182

Asthma
Does your child have asthma? The Asthma Outreach Program is a FREE program that helps children with asthma learn to control their asthma, and also provides free materials including a walk off mat, dust mite pillow/bed cases, a green cleaning and potentially a vacuum depending on income.

Call 206-512-3290 to setup your appointment today!

I live in Columbia City and can either host or travel.

Rates are $30/hh if you come to me, $35 if I go to you.

Books are from the "John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano" series.

First lesson is free (need to make sure we like each other).

Lesson times are flexible.

Primary goals for you would be:

• Determine your interest in the piano
• Assess your skills
• Set a development plan
• Broaden your musical knowledge
• Build a great relationship
• Have fun

If those goals sound like something you're interested in doing, send an email to moc.goowyub|selas#moc.goowyub|selas and we'll connect!

If you wanna check me out, here's a brief video of me saying hi. http://youtu.be/lNkhHEfDFdg

-Nick

For advance tickets please visit
http://cccpresentsjaywendallwalker.bpt.me/

Jay Wendell Walker has been described by critical reviews as the “Heavy Weight Champion of Comedy”. Raised in a family of Vaudeville performers, his career began at age 18. Show business has taken Jay Wendell as far south as Mexico, and as far north as Alaska and Canada. Jay is well known for his cross-generational appeal, dynamic monologues and hilarious facial expressions. His story telling, and hilarious facial expressions have gained success for him.

At an age when most men think about retirement, Jay Wendell Walker is just getting warmed up. Already a fixture of the Comedy scene for more than 50 years, 20 years of that in the Seattle area, Jay seems to be getting even funnier with age. He was, in fact, the undisputed champion of the 2006 San Francisco International Comedy Competition where night after night he destroyed rooms.

When you watch this funny guy pace the stage and rapid-fire his lines at the audience, it’s hard to believe he’s ever had the flu – let alone life-threatening heart disease. In fact, the critics all seem to agree that Walker has accomplished more than making a come-back. He has come back stronger and better than ever! You could say Walker is living proof that there is indeed healing magic in humor.

We're also excited to bring you Adam Lee, Tyler Smith, Cameron Mazzuca, Luke Severeid and Lindsey Leonard!

Bar Opens at 6 PM
Box Office Opens at 7 PM
Show Starts at 8 PM

The Columbia City Theater offers a full bar and menu to take care of all your food and drink desires.

For more information please visit
http://www.columbiacitytheater.com/

For show updates and more information please visit
https://www.facebook.com/events/629105963850312/

This is a show you don't want to miss as Gabe is one of our absolute favorites as well as being one of the most accomplished comedians in the Northwest.

We're excited to offer you a great undercard of some of the best from around the city and nation! We're excited to welcome Erin Lennox, Jason Goad, Monica Nevi and Aaron Kirby!

Theater Doors Open at 7 PM
Show Starts at 7:30 PM
Tickets are $10
Tickets available at
http://cccpresentsgabrielrutledge.bpt.me/

Columbia City Theater offers a full bar and a tasty menu in the theater to satisfy all your food and drink desires!

For more information, show updates and comedian bios please visit
https://www.facebook.com/events/1448560972050981

"Since abandoning his successful pizza delivery career in 2000, Gabriel's talent, hard work, and lack of a fall back plan have made him into one of North America's finest touring comics.

A past winner of the prestigious Seattle International Comedy Competition, Gabriel has made television appearances on Comedy Central's Live at Gotham, the nationally syndicated Comedy.TV, and Nickelodeon's Nickmom Night Out.

He is also a frequent guest on the Bob and Tom radio show, heard in over 150 cities.

Gabriel has performed at the HBO/TBS Comedy Festival in Las Vegas, the Laughing Skull Comedy Festival in Atlanta, and The Great American Comedy Festival held in Johnny Carson's home town of Norfolk Nebraska.

He has made at least 4 people pee their pants.

Gabriel's has released two albums; "Sometimes Laughter Hurts" and "Breeder" that can be heard on Sirius Satellite Radio, 24/7 Comedy Radio, and wherever you want if you buy one. Rutledge makes his home in one of the great entertainment capitals of the world; Olympia Washington."

We also welcome several of the best comedians from around the city including Patrick Higgins, Kelsey Cook, Paul Barach and Danielle Gregoire!

Tickets $10…
Tickets Available At
http://cccapio.bpt.me/

For More info and show updates please visit
https://www.facebook.com/events/298686746947806/

Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, Kermet Apio enjoyed a childhood in paradise. He spent his time watching television, playing, and procrastinating everything else. To this day, he still does all three extensively.

After graduating from high school, Kermet moved to Seattle to attend the University of Washington. Seattle became home. In early 1989, Kermet did his first open mike night at the Comedy Underground in Seattle. Comedy was a fun hobby. In May of 1990, he quit his job, said good bye to health care and benefits, and took the leap to performing full time. It is still his only job skill.
He was the winner of the 2009 Great American Comedy Festival and has had numerous appearances on television and radio. He has showcased at comedy festivals in Aspen, Las Vegas, and Vancouver and has performed in 47 states and 3 Canadian provinces. He is a past winner of the Seattle Comedy Competition and was a semi-finalist in the San Francisco Comedy Competition. Also, in 1988 he was Dishwasher of the Month at the Sea-Tac Airport Denny’s.

Kermet is married and the proud father of two wonderful children. He enjoys his family, baseball, and pie. He does not enjoy opera, sitting in traffic, and writing about himself in the third person.

Theater Doors Open at 7:00 PM
Show starts at 7:30 PM!

We all know about the tragedy that befell our neighbors up in Snohomish county. We decided it would be good if we could do something positive for the victims and those affected by these terrible events.

On April 16th, we invite you to the beautiful and historic Columbia City Theater as we've assembled an incredible line-up of some of the best and most original comedians in the city.

On the bill for this evening, we welcome…

Heneghen
David Zoe Leon
Parker Postyeni
Jamika Scott
Cris Rodriguez
Abbey Drake
Lauryn Pithey-Petrie
Brendan Kelley
Jeffrey Robert
Tambre Massman

…And we can pretty much guarantee a surprise or two…

This show is absolutely free to get into. All we ask is you contribute what you can at the door for the victims of Oso. Whether that's $100 or $1, it's all good and it all counts.

All money donated at the door will be given to the Cascade Valley Hospital Foundation's Disaster Fund which vows that 100% of all money will go to Oso Landslide Victims. We arrived on donating to the CVHF because we want to make sure this money stays local and all of it reaches our neighbors in need.

All of the comedians are donating their time and talent to this show and we all want this to be positive contribution to our community.

Doors Open at 7:00 PM
Show Starts at 7:30 PM

For more information please visit
https://www.facebook.com/events/1422836384637825

For advance information, donations and tickets
http://comedyforoso.bpt.me/

I recently told you a little bit about the project on which we're about to embark in the Cheasty Greenspace along the Western side of Columbia City and many of you responded by contacting our government officials and letting them know how much our community is looking forward to this. It made a great difference! The City Council committee in charge of parks met yesterday to learn more about the project and they are continuing to support this dynamic vision for our local woods.

Now is a great time for you and your family to get involved, on the ground, because we're going to be building this project with our own two hands. (Well, actually, it's going to take hundreds of hands, thousands of "hand-hours" as a matter of fact!)

Our first work parties on the North side, where the new bike trails will go, will be later this month. Saturday, April 12th, will be kicked off by Bikeworks, and Saturday, April 19th will be the big Earth Gay event, Out For Sustainability. These will be getting down and dirty with the blackberry and ivy as we tackle a whole new section of the forest that has seen little or no love since this hillside was first logged almost a century ago.

But this coming Saturday, April 5th, will be wonderful opportunity to come out and "get your feet wet" so to speak. (Although working in the woods in spring in Seattle, it's not unlikely that your feet will actually become wet.) We will be doing restoration work and trail building near the new pedestrian trailhead at the far South end of the Southern section. It's a great way to appreciate the work that's already been done, and contribute to finishing off this section of the project.

It's terribly satisfying work, and is suitable for people of varying abilities. We always have a lot of families and ages range from infants in arms to retired elders. We would love to have you, too.

We gather at 10am at a nearby home, at 2809 S. Alaska Place. (This is that tail end of Alaska that drifts up over the big lightrail Shovel.) We wrap up work at noon.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Susan,
SusanZeman at juno dot com

This is a new project in the Cheasty Greenspace, which is that forest growing over there on the Eastern slope of Beacon Hill overlooking our neighborhood. For 6 years now, the Friends of Cheasty Greenspace at Mountainview (of which I am a proud member) have been restoring the Southern 10 acres of this forest. In that time we have removed several tons of garbage, pulled out a gazillion pounds of English Ivy and Himalayan Blackberry, transplanted and nurtured many hundreds of native plants, and built walking trails through this forest for the enjoyment of the whole community.

It’s lovely, and if you haven’t had a chance to explore this beautiful forest you should take advantage of one of these lovely spring days to check it out. The existing natives have rebounded with vigor and the sections we restored in the beginning are fast growing up to take over the space. We no longer find large garbage dumps or homeless encampments, and the woods now ring with birdsong and the laughter of children. (Really! It’s that nice!)

So that’s the Southern 10 acres, but now we’re making plans to push our work into the Northern 33 acre section. The Southern perimeter of this space that you see from Columbian Way/Alaska Street looks lovely, doesn’t it? We can’t take any credit for that; the City of Seattle and Green Seattle Partnership has contracted with Earthcorp for many years to restore this space and they’ve done a wonderful job. About a hundred yards into the forest is beautifully restored, and at that rate we’ll have a beautiful forest there by next century.

But I have a growing family now, and this forest is within walking distance of my house, so I am highly motivated to make this a safe, healthy, and welcoming forest a little sooner than that. Which is why I’m working with the Friends of Cheasty Greenspace at Mountainview to restore this forest now, and why we developed a plan to add mountain bike trails to our restoration and walking paths in the Northern section of the forest.

It’s a beautiful plan, and I wish I could tell you all about it here, but this is probably already too many words… To learn more, go to BeaconBikePark.com, or send queries to moc.liamg|krapekibnocaeB#moc.liamg|krapekibnocaeB and I’ll get back to you with all the beautiful details. There’s also a beaconbikepark facebook page with lots of conversation about the project.

In the meantime, like all projects using city resources, this one has attracted some opposition, reflecting both justifiable concerns and some perhaps well-meaning, but shor-sighted, knee-jerk reactionism. I can’t claim to define which is which, but I do feel strongly that this is an amazing opportunity for our neighborhood and I don’t want this small group of vocal opposition to take this opportunity away from those of us that are so busy getting by we can’t (or don’t) shout so loud.

Please take a few minutes tonight to read more about this project and contact our elected officials to share your thoughts on this valuable new park development in our neighborhood. The entire thing is conceived, developed, and (will be) built with volunteer labor driven by local citizens here in Columbia City. It will improve native habitat, local access to the forest, neighborhood connectivity, and nearby recreational opportunities while reducing invasive species like rats and ivy, and unsafe and illegal activities on the hillside over our homes.

I don’t want to be all dramatic, but now’s the time. Those who prefer the status quo are shouting from the rooftops this week, and if the rest of us don’t make our voices heard, we’re in danger of losing the whole thing.

Seattle Mayor
Mayor Ed Murray at vog.elttaes|yarrum.de#vog.elttaes|yarrum.de

Seattle City Council Members on the Parks Board
Council Member Jean Godden at vog.elttaes|neddog.naej#vog.elttaes|neddog.naej
Council Member Tom Rasmussen vog.elttaes|nessumsar.mot#vog.elttaes|nessumsar.mot
Council Member Sally Bagshaw at vog.elttaes|wahsgab.yllas#vog.elttaes|wahsgab.yllas

Seattle Parks
Superintendent Christopher Williams at vog.elttaes|smailliw.rehpotsirhc#vog.elttaes|smailliw.rehpotsirhc
Senior Urban Forester Mark Mead at vog.elttaes|daem.kram#vog.elttaes|daem.kram

We are very excited about fundraising for this great organization. It is truly the work of organizations like Bikeworks that inspire us to do what we do. Thank you for joining our cause!

Other past beneficiaries of Green Eileen fundraising include:
Young Women's Empowered
Jubilee Women's Center
Coyote Central
Seattle Milk Fund
Muses Conscious Fashion Studio
Consejo Counceling Services
Columbia City Beat Walk
and more…

SEED (SouthEast Effective Development), in cooperation with its development partner, Bayside Communities, is financing the transformation of the affordable apartment complex in Rainier Beach with a $50 million reinvestment package that rolls over part of the property’s current debt and frees $20 million for structural and tenant improvements.

“This comprehensive renovation will greatly improve the home environments of the residents with upgrades to all 366 units—and will add 13 more,” stated Lance Matteson, Executive Director of SEED. SEED is a Southeast Seattle not-for-profit dedicated to economic, arts-based, and affordable housing development.

The new financing includes $28 million in bonds issued and $12.2 million in housing tax credits allocated by the Washington State Housing Finance Commission. Other development and funding partners include the City of Seattle, the State of Washington, Citi, R4 Capital, US Bank, and HomeSight.

“Each of these partners has been crucial to this project,” Matteson said. “We are proud to say that this project is being financed through private equity, with no grants from the state or federal government.”

The 66-year-old apartment complex is among the state’s largest affordable housing developments operated by a non-governmental agency. A great number of residents are people of color and immigrants from Africa, East Asia, and other countries, as well as a number of people transitioning from homelessness. Families eligible for housing earn below 60 percent of the area median income.
The renovation will replace roofs and siding, upgrade kitchens as well as bathrooms, and upgrade energy efficiency of lighting, radiant baseboard heaters, and water heaters. Energy-efficient washers and dryers will be fitted inside the individual apartments, freeing up common areas for new classrooms, study rooms, and activity and exercise rooms. Completion is projected for August 2015. The contractor is Synergy Construction, Inc. and property management services are provided by EPMI, a Bayside Company.

The Lake Washington Apartments, located at 9061 Seward Park Avenue South, are situated on a 16-acre site containing over 330,000 square feet of real estate that is adjacent to Lake Washington and Rainier Beach High School. The site is just a few blocks from the brand-new Rainier Beach Community Center.

“At SEED, we are excited about our new direction and the opportunities represented by the redevelopment of the Lake Washington Apartments,” added Matteson. “This important step supports the livability of southeast Seattle and the diversity that enhances our city’s ongoing efforts to be recognized as a great international city.”

“We have worked to collaborate with commercial partners, government entities, public and regulatory agencies, legal and compliance experts, architects, and construction managers in a project that will bring tangible benefits to families and individuals in our community.”

About SEED

Founded in 1975, SouthEast Effective Development (SEED) is a not-for-profit community development corporation. Through affordable housing, arts and economic development programs, SEED has improved the quality of life in southeast Seattle by creating partnerships and inspiring community investments. SEED believes making a difference is a long-term commitment. www.seedseattle.org

Under the new leadership of Executive Director Lance Matteson, SEED has developed a fresh strategic plan, with implementation starting in 2014. SEED is focusing on development that will create jobs and support the cultural and economic diversity of southeast Seattle. SEEDArts is a component program of SEED that has facilitated public art, after school arts classes, and other arts activities at the Lake Washington Apartments.

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Performances will be the two upcoming Mondays, March 24 and March 31, at 7pm, at the Ark Lodge Cinema. (Yes, it's a stage show, but the cinema is a perfect venue; you'll see why when you get there!)

You can buy tickets in advance at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/565536
Or simply pick them up at the door for only $5.

This performance is perfect for any long-time Shakespeare lovers out there, or for people who have always known they're supposed to "appreciate" him but have never been able to figure out how. It's also perfect for people who are interested in politics or community organizing or just engaged in our modern world. It's good for teenagers, but not really appropriate for children.

Tickets Available At
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/614943

We also welcome Lukas Seely, Billy Anderson, Alfred Carcierl and Daniel O'Connell!

Doors Open at 7 PM
Show Starts at 7:30 PM

Visit our Facebook Event to RSVP, find more info and receive show updates.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1389885754565429/

The Columbia City Comedy Show works to bring you the best comedians in the Northwest for an economical price. It's our mission to bring you a great comedy show and a great evening at the Columbia City Theater so you can experience this art form we love so much.

The Columbia City Theater's History

"The Columbia City Theater boasts one of the most beautiful settings for live music and performance in Seattle. The theater reopened on June 25th, 2010 to rave reviews and was featured in Seattle Weekly's "Best of Seattle" list after being open for less than two months. It has since been dubbed "The city's finest sounding room," by SPIN Magazine.

The Columbia City Theater was built in 1917 and is the oldest vaudeville theater in the state of Washington. Having played a major role in the Seattle Jazz boom in the 40s, the theater played host to the likes of Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, and Fats Waller. During the 50s the theater served as a neighborhood movie theater (pictured above), where neighborhood residents have recalled attending Saturday morning movies for kids such as Flash Gordon and the Our Gang series. During the 60s, the theater began hosting live events once more and is one of the first venues to host the legendary Jimi Hendrix.

During the early 80s, the theater was a home to much of the DIY punk movement and the touring networks that were created to support it. It has since been an art commune, and a place that specifically hosted raves in more recent years under the name "The Lish House".

We're excited to welcome Sharon Lacey!

Sharon Lacey has shot up the ranks since jumping out of the middle school classroom and onto the comedy stage. She performs in comedy clubs all across America and Canada, and has co-headlined two tours entertaining U.S. troops in Kuwait and Iraq. Sharon just returned from her second comedy tour in Africa, where she performs for Ugandan audiences in two of their tribal languages.

She's an alumnus of the Bay Area Black Comedy Competition, Seattle International Comedy Competition, San Francisco International Comedy Competition, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, Saskatchewan Prairie Comedy Festival, and Columbia City's own "Got Funny?" competition.

We're excited to welcome Lukas Seely!

Lukas Seely started comedy back in his hometown of Billings, MT before relocating to Seattle,WA in 2004. Lukas soon became a crowd favorite in Seattle Comedy scene and had since moved to Los Angeles, California where he regularly performs at The Hollywood Improv, The Comedy Store and many other venues.
The comedic poise he brings to the stage is impressive. His contagious laugh makes audiences feel as if they were sitting at home in front of the fire place. His hilarious stories about his life in a country city and other life experiences make his performance a knock out punch.

He was nominated as an Emerging Comic in the New York Underground Comedy Festival. Recently he opened for Bill Burr on the "Billy Red State Tour." Lukas has also worked w/ such names as Dane Cook, Damon Wayans, Russell Peters, Bobby Lee, Sarah Silverman, Ron White, Greg Giraldo, Daniel Tosh to name a few.
In 2010 Lukas performed his stand-up on Showtime's "Louie Anderson Presents" currently on Hulu.com.

Also you can catch him on The Food Network

We're excited to welcome Billy Anderson!

Billy's distinctive perspective on life and the way people live it combines with a laid-back, southern cadence & delivery to create a clever and funny act worth seeing. His view skews young and modern, while still having a general disdain that lends itself to an older tone and familiarity with the way the world works. Audience members have called him "a silly ginger" and "stupidly funny", while bookers have labeled Billy as "worth watching" and a "rising star of the NW comedy scene". Well spoken yet silly, Billy's work can be seen in 2013s Bite of Seattle, SketchFest & Bumbershoot, as well as in bars and clubs all over the greatest country to ever end in "merica".

We're excited to welcome Alfred Carcieri!

Alfred was born in a small town just north of west bumfuck in central Maine. After graduating High School, he promptly moved south to the city that would become his second home, Boston. There, he went to college and experimented with drugs (A LOT). After graduating he traveled around, working as a mechanic when he finally grew some balls and decided to try Stand Up Comedy.

He began his illustrious career with a staggering 25 second performance at the Tacoma Comedy Club in Tacoma, Washington during an Open Mic. Despite that failure he quickly became hooked and has been getting up on stage to tell jokes as often as possible ever since.

He has since managed to last longer than 25 seconds, at least on stage. He brings a strong blend of sarcasm and wit to the stage with a clear New England influence. Whether he is talking about his upbringing, being the only Italian family surrounded by rednecks, or covering current events, he is doing it with the same sarcastic tone that kept him in the Principal's office throughout his formative years.

He has since also become a contributing author to the Podaholics Comedy

We're excited to welcome Daniel O'Connell!

Starting in Northern California and moving up to Seattle, Daniel O’Connell has spent the last few years performing up and down the West Coast, opening for a number of national headliners. Despite darker sensibilities, his high energy delivery convinces crowds to go with him on a journey of reexamining even the most basic of assumptions. Every time he’s on stage he’s genuinely excited to be there, and it shows. He also knows all the lyrics to your least favorite rap album.

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Tickets available at
http://columbiacitycomedy.bpt.me/

Be here for this very special event as the Columbia City Comedy Show welcomes you to it's first live comedy recording!

Tickets are $10

Theater Doors and Box Office Opens at 7:00 PM
Show Starts at 7:30 PM

Tony Daniel started doing comedy on the back of his middle school bus in Rocky Mount, NC. He paid his dues getting kicked off the bus and spending many hours in detention until he became quite good at playing the DOZENS. He also learned comedic timing reciting jokes from the legends like Pryor, Dangerfield, Murphy and Robin Harris. He would use these jokes to overcome shyness and make new friends. This served him well once he joined the US NAVY and traveled the world. He started doing stand-up at Seattle Comedy Underground and he has been a crowd favorite from Hawaii to Florida. As US NAVY veteran he takes pride in performing for our NATION'S ARMED FORCES.

For more information and updates about this show, please vist
https://www.facebook.com/events/397777877032886

Our undercard of the evening features a diverse collection of great comedians from across Seattle.

We're excited to welcome John Gardner!

Seattle native John Gardner has been developing his act in his hometown for six years now. He has performed at clubs, colleges, and casinos all over the Northwest and has worked his way to becoming a regular at the Parlor Live.

We're excited to welcome Mike Coletta!

Mike Coletta is a Seattle based comedian born in Fairbanks, Alaska. He recently moved back to the Emerald City after starting comedy in the wheat-infested, cultural boomtown of Pullman, WA. There, Coletta cracked up college audiences in the Nuthouse Improv Comedy Troupe, where he performed and directed. Coletta connects with audiences through his quick wit, energetic delivery, and sometimes overwhelming niceness. His honest reaction to life experiences completely envelops his comedy and emits a fun, passionate disposition to audiences. Coletta was a finalist in the Make Jack Laugh Comedy Competition and Portland Comedy Contest. He recently performed at The Bridgetown Comedy Festival, Emerald City Comicon and Bumbershoot. He regularly hosts and features at shows all over the Northwest. Also, he really likes hugs.

We're excited to welcome Sarah Skilling!

A native Seattleite, Sarah Skilling has been engaging with crowds for over 6 years, inviting them into her wild imagination and taking them onto a trip of absurd observations and honest confessions. No topic is off-limits and you will leave her show feeling like an old friend…whether you want to or not. There is never a dull moment.

Sarah has performed all over the West Coast, from Seattle to San Diego, has had her photo appear on “Rock Center with Brian Williams,” has produced several comedy shows including ” The Muffintop Monologues, “ “Wine Shots: Comedy’s Happiest Hour” and the always fun (but now closed) ”Laughs at the Lounge.”

She once convinced Richard Simmons to grab her butt.

We're excited to welcome Travis Simmons!

In a quest to make a difference, some people hug trees, others run for political office…but this dynamic 6' 7" man skipped the election and decided to dedicate his life to making people laugh by being honest, telling the truth, and sprinkling in an impression or two. He is one of the good guys, dedicated to comedy for the sake of people.

Travis Simmons was born thinking too hard about the world around him. Now he's grown up to tell audiences across the nation what he thinks about that same world. Lucky for us, he's one funny fella!

Highly regarded, widely applauded; Pacific Northwest comedian Travis
Simmons is known for his brilliant observations, amazing impressions, and astute political commentary.

In addition to his live comedy shows, Simmons’ Funny 4 Food charity shows have raised over $50,000 for food banks in Western Washington and the shows have now expanded to Oregon. His Christmas events "Jokes for Little Folks" have generated 7,000 toys for kids in Seattle and Tacoma.
Travis has over 3 million video plays on You Tube and he is in the
Regular rotation on Raw Dog Comedy and Jamie Foxx's Foxxhole on Sirus XM Satellite Radio.

He is an impressionist, the Winner of the "I Sound More Like Bill
Cosby than Bill Cosby" contest, 2nd runner-up in “The 2009 Seattle International Comedy Competition”, “2012 Grit City Champion”, “2013 Big Sky Comedy Competition Runner-up!

The Columbia City Comedy Show works to bring you the best comedians in the Northwest for an economical price. It's our mission to bring you a great comedy show and a great evening at the Columbia City Theater so you can experience this art form we love so much.

There’s a brief post on the about page that explains the idea of the site and how to get involved. For now, the idea is pretty simple: the neighborhood has been in need of its own dedicated blog/website and a couple of neighbors came up with Columbia City Source to fill that need. In short, if anything Columbia City-related pops up or comes our way, we post it and provide a forum for neighbors to engage. As feedback on the site develops, things might change a bit…but for now, I think we can be pretty open about what CC-related items we post.

If you want to get involved or submit a link or an item to post, be sure to let us know. We are definitely looking for people who want to play a role in keeping the site up-to-date with relevant content and making this website grow.

Let’s make this take off…

-Eric (on 35th & Hudson)