User talk:Dwalls

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Welcome!

Hello, Dwalls, and welcome to Wikipedia! Thank you for your contributions. I hope you like the place and decide to stay. Here are some pages that you might find helpful:

I hope you enjoy editing here and being a Wikipedian! Please sign your name on talk pages using four tildes (~~~~); this will automatically produce your name and the date. If you need help, check out Wikipedia:Questions, ask me on my talk page, or place {{helpme}} on your talk page and someone will show up shortly to answer your questions. Again, welcome! Sr13 05:32, 4 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the welcome. I hope I can make some modest contributions. Dwalls 16:56, 25 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks: Rosa Parks

Dwalls, Thanks for adding those sources to Rosa Parks. If you ever need any help with anything around here, just let me know. --futurebird 05:35, 22 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for your kind and encouraging note. As a relative newcomer, it's good to get some positive feedback. Most of what I've been contributing is balancing the abundance of online resources with a few of the standard print sources -- organizational histories, biographies, and autobiographies. I hope to get a feel for how that goes over with fellow Wikipedians. So I was pleased to hear from you. Dwalls 17:01, 25 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Harry Caudill

Hi, I'm a big Harry Caudill fan and reader too, and have visited his home county of Letcher, in East Kentucky. We have an international readership, hence the addition of the country, just for consistency's sake. If a publication were given as Chetumal, Quintana Roo, but no country, many people wouldn't know what country it was. If those books were published earlier, I think the earlier publication info should be given in the bibliography as well. That info should be easy to find on an online library catalog. Badagnani 22:11, 30 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

OK, but I note that Wikipedia strongly suggests following the MLA Style Manual. Dwalls 03:17, 15 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks

Thanks for your great work on Guy Carawan! --Allen 23:25, 14 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the note, Allen. Let's work together to fill out the Carawans' career at Highlander. I had met Guy and Candie in the 1960s when I lived in eastern Kentucky and later in Lexington. I haven't seen them for the 25 years I've been in California, but I've followed their work. Glad to see also that you initiated the article on Evan Carawan. I'm sure it's helpful that you are closer to the scene there. Dwalls 03:17, 15 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Very nice job getting Heather to license that photo of Guy under Creative Commons! Sorry I haven't been helping out with the article; you're doing a fine job by yourself, though. --Allen 23:11, 4 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for noticing, Allen. My third image uploaded; each one is an educational campaign on the Creative Commons License! (Others: Archie Green and Little Red Songbook). I have in mind two more paras on Carawans at Highlander, then I'm turning it over to you! I also added Video Ref section for two videos with lots of good info on the Carawans, as you no doubt know. Dwalls 23:32, 4 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

David Bromige

Thanks for the compliment concerning my recent David Bromige edit. I admit, I did hesitite - mainly because I want a good article on the man (hence my citation requests). Anyway, I'm hoping that the article will be expanded and improved. looking forward to seeing an image. Victoriagirl 00:13, 11 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

A new task force could use you're help

Hi Dwalls, please consider taking a look! Benzocane 19:49, 20 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

You are being recruited by the Environmental Record Task Force, a collaborative project committed to accurately and consistently representing the environmental impact of policymakers, corporations, and institutions throughout the encyclopedia. Join us!

Michael Harrington

Hi! Can you please explain why your removed the wiki project Missouri tag from the Harrington article? He is from St. Louis, so to me it seems appropriate. Thanks! TMS63112 03:00, 25 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Appalachia

I hadn't checked the history enough to even see that you had edited that etymology paragraph. Looking farther back now, I see the "conquerors" part got added a few weeks ago, after this edit. I'd never heard the idea that "Apalachee" wasn't the name of the tribe, at least as transcribed by the Spanish into the Latin alphabet. The "appellation" etymology recently added stuck me as pretty bizarre. Thanks for your edits. I sometimes think about working on the page more-- it could be improved in lots of ways-- but it's a bit daunting.. Pfly 22:19, 12 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Joe Glazer

Thank you for the good work you're doing on the Joe Glazer article. David in DC 20:38, 27 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Peace Action

Feel free to remove the publications section for Peace Action. It wasn't originally authored by me. I think the section stems from someone who I went back and forth on edit reverts with (someone I suspected at the time to be directly involved with Peace Action) and the publications section is one of the things left over. If I recall right, the article probably still has a few other things that could be trimmed down or removed. Barkeep^{Chat | $} 14:04, 15 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

OK, thanks. The books on that list would probably be more appropriate in the article on the Peace Movement. Dwalls 15:53, 15 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, etc.

Thanks for telling me about your latest article. Keep up the good work! --Orlady (talk) 22:19, 19 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Fair use rationale for Image:SLATElogo.jpg

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DYK nomination

Hi. I've nominated Appalachian Volunteers, an article you worked on, for consideration to appear on the Main Page as part of Wikipedia:Did you know. You can see the hook for the article at Template talk:Did you know#Articles created/expanded on January 19, where you can improve it if you see fit. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Alansohn (talk • contribs) 06:35, 22 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

On 22 January, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Appalachian Volunteers, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

--Archtransit (talk) 20:49, 22 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Appalshop

Very nice rationale addition at Appalshop. Badagnani (talk) 02:55, 2 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bert Corona

Thank you for starting the article. It has been on my to-do list for some time. In fact, I have already started the article in a sandbox (User:Rockero/Bert Corona), so feel free to migrate any of that information if you want to. I have been too busy to get to it. Gracias, --Rockero (talk) 19:36, 6 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Wow, you've done a great job with your draft article! I wish you had put it up before I got started. I just couldn't believe he didn't have a WP article, and I thought it was important to get one started. I'm rather busy too, but I'll give some thought to transferring sections of your work to my minimal start. You really ought to get the credit for it, however. Dwalls (talk) 21:03, 6 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I agree that Corona is far too important to not have a WP article about him. It was pure egotism and laziness that prevented me from posting what I had. Your getting started was just the swift kick in the you-know-what that I needed. Maybe I'll even finish the article now!

Basically I just copied my article version in. I tried to keep what you wrote, and I think we should include the organizations he founded/was most closely associated with in the first paragraph, since it is all most people read anyway. And I still haven't gotten around to the last part of his life, so there is a lot of work to be done. Please feel free to restore anything I missed or make other adjustments you see fit.

PAZ, --Rockero (talk) 02:39, 12 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Marching Song of the First Arkansas

		The Barnstar of High Culture
		As a new page patroller, Brewcrewer, rarely sees great articles. But when he does see one, he can't help but plaster the creator's page with a barnstar. brew crewer (yada, yada) 22:54, 6 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

DYK

On 12 May, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Marching Song of the First Arkansas, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

PeterSymonds | talk 18:55, 12 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Sierra Club

Nice work on the "historical sketch".[1] Thanks fo contributing. ·:· Will Beback ·:· 19:56, 19 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

re: Environmental articles

Hi, Dwalls, thank you for the kind words! I find the early American conservation movement utterly fascinating, but I fear it may be too much for a poor little English major to handle. :) Please feel free to step in and help at any time. Take care, María (habla conmigo) 18:49, 16 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Jo Freeman

On 10 August, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Jo Freeman, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

--Gatoclass (talk) 12:15, 10 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Nice work! If you have any other Feminism-related DYKs that are not yet in rotation at Portal:Feminism/DYK, don't hesitate to let the folks at Portal:Feminism know by dropping a note at Portal talk:Feminism/DYK. Cirt (talk) 12:24, 10 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Gamaliel Foundation

On 18 August, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Gamaliel Foundation, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

— Dan1980 (talk ♦ stalk) 23:25, 18 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

PICO National Network

On 23 August, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article PICO National Network, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

--Cheers, Casliber (talk · contribs) 06:46, 23 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Maurice Isserman DYK

I approved it. Sorry about letting it go; I was away for most of the weekend and wasn't as attentive to queries I made as I usually am. (DYK isn't cliquish; just understaffed). Daniel Case (talk) 16:30, 22 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Maurice Isserman

On 23 September, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Maurice Isserman, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

--BorgQueen (talk) 01:58, 23 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

WPCSU

Thanks for the praise. It's very exciting to see so many good editors merge to work on the CSU WikiProject. I do believe that if the Cal State system follows our footsteps and decides to build greater unity amongst its campuses it would eradicate the negative stereotype generally associated to it. You are more than welcome to join or modify the WikiProject as you find convenient. See you around! --Dabackgammonator (talk) 05:47, 30 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I noticed you decided to join. Welcome aboard!--Dabackgammonator (talk) 23:08, 12 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Glenn S. Dumke

On 30 November, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Glenn S. Dumke, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:31, 30 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Freedom Summer / Freedom on My Mind

Hi. Somebody associated with the film's distributor has been spamming Wikipedia in the past few days, posting dozens of external links to sites that sell copies of the distributor's films. I thought the commercial link was inappropriate. If you think, on balance, it should be there, please restore it. Thank you. — Malik Shabazz (talk · contribs) 04:54, 3 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Community Organizing

Thanks for the welcome. Any comments or critiques would be welcomed. I'd also appreciate it if you would point out anything I am doing that doesn't fit standard Wiki etiquette, since this is my first effort. Given the interest in community organizing (and the lack of understanding) it seems important that this page be accurate, helping people understand how it differs from the standard ways we think about "service" and "community building."AaronSchutz (talk) 16:11, 22 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Invite

You're invited to be a part of Wikipedia:WikiProject Appalachia, an attempt to better organize information in articles related to Appalachia and the Appalachian Mountains. To accept this invitation, click here!

Still very much under construction! Need help with organization. Bms4880 (talk) 17:19, 4 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Appalachian Music

On Monday, March 9, 2009, I created the article Appalachian music after reading the WikiProject Appalachia page. Someone attempted to restore the redirect to Old-time music, telling me that there was very little information. I undid that edit. However, they were correct regarding the amount of information in the article. Thus, I have a proposal: if we can, we can work together to improve and expand the Appalachian music article. If you know anyone who can help out with the article, please let them know. If you are interested in assisting, have questions, want to talk, etc., feel free to put something on my talk page.

Your assistance is greatly appreciated. TTS51207 (talk) 15:47, 10 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

DYK double

On 23 March, 2009, Did you know? was updated with facts from the articles Fromm Institute for Lifelong Learning , and Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

--Gatoclass (talk) 08:38, 23 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Community Organizing

Thanks for keeping an eye on the CO page. AaronSchutz (talk) 03:30, 20 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

thanks

Thanks for the welcome, Dwalls! I haven't been editing much lately, but hopefully I'll continue nibbling around the edges of Appalachia-related articles. --Allen (talk) 21:26, 6 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Karen L. Gould

On October 4, 2009, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Karen L. Gould, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits your article got while on the front page _{(here's how)} and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 12:29, 4 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]

David Epston

Hi, Thanks for rewriting part of the David Epston article. I'm very glad you did because as I not-native speaker, this is the most difficult part for me. Now I wonder if you could give me a hand with some more editorial work like this in other sociology relate biographical article I started or improved, see here.

Until last week I have made the mistakes in the series of biographical articles not using quotation marks right or rewriting the original source used. I am trying to working hard in isolating and eventually solving these problems and would appreciate any help you could give me. Thanks again. -- Marcel Douwe Dekker (talk) 01:13, 12 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]

You have created a very large body of work in the English-language Wikipedia, but I'd be glad to take a look at those subjects I may know a little about. Dwalls (talk) 03:51, 12 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Yes thank you very much. Indeed I made a serious error of judgements, and I continued in a series of articles. I turned to you also because of you being a retired sociologist, and I started or expanded multiple biographical articles about sociologists in the field of systems science, see here. I was thinking about articles like Kenneth D. Bailey (sociologist), Walter F. Buckley, C. West Churchman... Mmmm, I will (first) add a list somewhere, and will get back to you, so you can see for your self. Thanks again for offering. -- Marcel Douwe Dekker (talk) 09:11, 12 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Marshall Ganz

On December 3, 2009, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Marshall Ganz, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits your article got while on the front page _{(here's how)} and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 00:02, 3 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Solidarity Forever

We always have to draw a pretty strict line between reproducing published information and opinion (however solid). I happen to mostly agree with you, but a lot of what you wrote is either opinion (relevancy, for example), or the dreaded original research and analysis. --Orange Mike | Talk 13:34, 22 December 2009 (UTC) (dues-paying Wob who has sung all six verses with Utah)[reply]

DYK for Bogdan Denitch

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Allen3 (talk) 11:42, 30 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Mary Ruthsdotter

On April 22, 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Mary Ruthsdotter, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 12:03, 22 April 2010 (UTC)

DYK nomination for Jon Whitmore

Sorry to disappoint you, but although White Shadows in good faith approved your hook for this nomination earlier tonight, I've delayed it to raise some further problems. If you could visit the nomination discussion and address them it would be appreciated. Thanks. - DustFormsWords (talk) 08:32, 19 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Welcome to the Social movements task force

Your friendly neighborhood sociologist :) --_{Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus| talk} 16:30, 3 June 2010 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Alessandro Portelli

On 1 October 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Alessandro Portelli, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

— Rlevse • Talk • 12:04, 1 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Arnold Aronson

Arnold Aronson had some connections to Boston and Chicago: birth and school; that was the reason I added the WP templates. Thank you-RFD (talk) 17:27, 3 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Arnold Aronson

On 10 December 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Arnold Aronson, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Arnold Aronson, a founder of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, helped inspire the career of his nephew, singer-songwriter and organizer Si Kahn? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 18:02, 10 December 2010 (UTC)

thanks for fixing my photo!

on the NPA page. I don't edit wikipedia often and in fact am not sure if I am thanking you properly! best wishes - james

Dealing with vandalism

Hello, please be careful when undoing vandalism on Wikipedia. At Edgar Nixon, you only undid a fraction of the recent vandalism to that article. When an article has recently been vandalized, it is better to check the page history and revert the article back to the last good version rather than trying to undo each vandalism edit individually. If you like I can give you the rollback right to make vandalism reversion easier. It should only be used on obvious vandalism, but you seem to have more than enough experience to judge when its use would be appropriate. Graham87 15:07, 4 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

You're invited! WikiWomen's Edit-a-thon at the University of California, Berkeley

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Archived link for December Bay Area WikiSalon

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Reminder: Tonight is Bay Area WikiSalon at Noisebridge

Please join us in San Francisco!

Details and to RSVP: Wikipedia:Bay Area WikiSalon, March 2017 (optional, but helpful for food and special needs accommodations)

We are meeting at Noisebridge makerspace/hackerspace (temporary venue change) near 16th ST BART in SF.

See you soon! Co-coordinators Ben Creasy and Wayne
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Wednesday night you are invited! Bay Area WikiSalon

Please join us in downtown San Francisco!

The last Wednesday evening of every month, wiki enthusiasts gather for the Bay Area WikiSalon series to collaborate, mingle, and learn about new projects and ideas.

We allow time for informal conversation and working on articles. Newcomers and experienced wiki users are encouraged to attend. Free Wi-Fi is available so bring your editing devices. We will have beverages (including beer and wine) plus light snacks. We will have some announcements and lightning talks from the floor, and a breakout session. This is our one year anniversary, so there will be cake!

Please RSVP here, and bring a photo ID that matches your registration name. This also helps us figure out how much food and drink to bring in.

See you soon! Ben Creasy and Wayne
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Everybody is invited to the May 31 Bay Area WikiSalon series!

Please join us in downtown San Francisco!

The last Wednesday evening of every month, wiki enthusiasts gather at Bay Area WikiSalon to collaborate, mingle, and learn about new projects and ideas. This month we are taking it on the road to Noisebridge makerspace/hackerspace!

We allow time for informal conversation and working on articles. Newcomers and experienced wiki users are encouraged to attend. Free Wi-Fi is available so bring your editing devices. We will have beverages (including beer and wine) plus light snacks. There will be periodic guided tours of Noisebridge. You can stay late, on your own! YeeHaw!

For details and to RSVP, see: Wikipedia:Bay Area WikiSalon, May 2017

See you soon! Ben Creasy and Wayne
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The Bay Area WikiSalon is an unSalon this month!

Please stay where you are for an unSalon!

We are taking July off! Please gather your thoughts for changes that you would like to see in the next 10 months and present them at our July 26 WikiSalon.

Ordinarily, the last Wednesday evening of every month, wiki enthusiasts gather at the Bay Area WikiSalon series to collaborate, mingle, and learn about new projects and ideas.

We normally allow time for informal conversation and working on articles. Newcomers and experienced wiki users are encouraged to attend.

Mark your calendars now for Wednesday, July 26 at 6 p.m.! The venue will be the Noisebridge hackerspace/makerspace on Mission Street in San Francisco.

Sincerely, Ben Creasy and Wayne | (Subscribe/Unsubscribe to this talk page notice here) | MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 04:44, 28 June 2017 (UTC)[reply]

The Black Woman is God Edit-a-Thon in San Francisco, July 22

You're invited to The Black Woman is God Edit-a-Thon at SOMArts in San Francisco on Saturday July 22, 1-4 pm. It'll be at 934 Brannan Street (between 8th & 9th). Everyone is welcome to join this editing event, held in conjunction with The Black Woman is God exhibition to raise the online visibility of Black women artists and challenge the gaps in art history that erase or minimize Black women’s contributions as artists, activists and social change-makers. (Message requested by Dreamyshade and delivered on 14:23, 9 July 2017 (UTC). You can subscribe/unsubscribe to San Francisco event talk page notices here.)[reply]

What is Talk Page Theatre? Come find out!

Please join us in downtown San Francisco!

Come find out what "Talk Page Theatre" is all about! The last Wednesday evening of every other month, wiki enthusiasts gather at Bay Area WikiSalon to collaborate, mingle, and learn about new projects and ideas.

We allow time for informal conversation and working on articles. Newcomers and experienced wiki users are encouraged to attend. Free Wi-Fi is available so bring your editing devices. We will have beverages (including beer and wine) plus light snacks. We will be at the NEW Wikimedia Foundation offices! w00t!!!

Please note: You should RSVP here, and bring a photo ID that matches your registration name. This also helps us figure out how much food and drink to bring in.

For further details, see: Wikipedia:Bay Area WikiSalon, November 2017

See you soon! Ben Creasy, Nikikana, and Wayne | ( Subscribe/Unsubscribe to this talk page notice ) | MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 09:30, 14 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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SFMOMA Edit-a-Thon in San Francisco, March 8

You're invited to an Art+Feminism Edit-a-Thon at SFMOMA in San Francisco on Thursday March 8, 5-9 pm. It'll be at 151 Third Street, 2nd floor, free to the public. Everyone is welcome to participate in an evening of communal updating of Wikipedia entries on subjects related to gender, art, and feminism. (This message is from User:Dreamyshade. You can subscribe/unsubscribe to San Francisco event talk page notices here.)
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Bay Area WikiSalon invitation!

Please join us in downtown San Francisco!

Periodically, on the last Wednesday evening of the month, wiki enthusiasts gather at Bay Area WikiSalon to munch, mingle, and learn about new projects and ideas.

We allow time for announcements, informal conversation and working on articles. Newcomers and experienced wiki users are encouraged to attend. Bring a friend! Free Wi-Fi is available so bring your editing devices. This months focus is images!

We will have beverages (including beer and wine) plus light snacks (maybe pizza too!).

For further details and to RSVP, please see: Wikipedia:Bay Area WikiSalon, May 2018 (note: we are meeting at the new WMF HQ at 120 Kearny Street!)

See you soon! Ben Creasy, Nikikana, Stephen, and Wayne | (Subscribe/Unsubscribe to this talk page notice here) | MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 19:22, 21 May 2018 (UTC)[reply]

UPDATE! Bay Area WikiSalon moved to June 6!

Please join us in downtown San Francisco!

Our apologies, but we are rescheduling to Wednesday, June 6 at 6:00 p.m. due to a WMF host scheduling conflict.

For further details and to RSVP, please see: Wikipedia:Bay Area WikiSalon, June 2018 (note: we are meeting at the new WMF HQ at 120 Kearny Street!)

See you soon! Niki, Ben, Stephen, and Wayne | (Subscribe/Unsubscribe to this talk page notice here) | MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 03:38, 25 May 2018 (UTC)[reply]

REMINDER: Bay Area WikiSalon is Wednesday, June 6

Please join us in downtown San Francisco!

When: Wednesday, June 6 at 6:00 p.m.

For details and to RSVP, please see: Wikipedia:Bay Area WikiSalon, June 2018 (note: we are meeting at the new WMF HQ at 120 Kearny Street!)

See you soon! Niki, Lodewijk, Ben, Stephen, and Wayne | (Subscribe/Unsubscribe to this talk page notice here) | MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 00:41, 5 June 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Bay Area WikiSalon invitation for July 25!

Please join us in downtown San Francisco!

Periodically, on the last Wednesday evening of the month, wiki enthusiasts gather at the Bay Area WikiSalon series to munch, mingle, and learn about new projects and ideas.

We allow time for announcements, informal conversation and working on articles. Newcomers and experienced wiki users are encouraged to attend. Bring a friend! Kid/family friendly. Free Wi-Fi is available so bring your editing devices. This months focus is reliable sources!

We will have beverages (including beer and wine) plus light snacks (maybe pizza too!).

For further details and to RSVP, please see: Wikipedia:Bay Area WikiSalon, July 2018 (note: we are meeting at the new WMF HQ at 120 Kearny Street!)

See you soon! Avik (User:Quantumavik), Lodewijk (User:Effeietsanders), Ben Creasy (User:Ben Creasy), Stephen (User:Slaporte), and Wayne (User:Checkingfax)
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Bay Area WikiSalon invitation for September 26!

Please join us in downtown San Francisco!

Periodically, on the last Wednesday evening of the month, wiki enthusiasts gather at the Bay Area WikiSalon series to munch, mingle, and learn about new projects and ideas.

We allow time for announcements, informal conversation and working on articles. Newcomers and experienced wiki users are encouraged to attend. Bring a friend! Kid/family friendly. Free Wi-Fi is available so bring your editing devices. This months' focus is Did you know ... ?

We will have beverages (including beer and wine) plus light snacks (maybe pizza too!).

Details and RSVP here (note: we are meeting at the new WMF HQ at 120 Kearny Street!)

See you soon! Avik (User:Quantumavik), Lodewijk (User:Effeietsanders), Ben Creasy (User:Ben Creasy), Stephen (User:Slaporte), and Wayne (User:Checkingfax)
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Last call for RSVPs for Wednesday evening

Please join us in downtown San Francisco!

Hey, folks. Reminder: Wednesday evening at 6 is the Bay Area WikiSalon series.

Details and RSVP here (note: we are meeting at the new WMF HQ at 120 Kearny Street!)

See you soon! Avik (User:Quantumavik), Lodewijk (User:Effeietsanders), Ben Creasy (User:Ben Creasy), Stephen (User:Slaporte), and Wayne (User:Checkingfax)
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You are cordially invited to Stanford University to celebrate Wikipedia's birthday

Join us in celebrating Wikipedia's 18th birthday at Stanford University!

I am delighted to invite you to the 2019 Wikipedia Day party at Stanford, which will be held on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at 5:00-8:30pm.

There will be pizza, cake, and refreshments; both newcomers and experienced Wikimedians are welcome! We will have a beginner track with tutorials, and an advanced track with presentations, lightning talks, and tips and tricks. Admission is free, and you do NOT have to be a Stanford University student to attend.

Details and RSVP here • register here

See you soon! All the best, Kevin (aka L235 · t · c)
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You are cordially invited to the SPIE Photonics West edit-a-thon on 02.02.2020

Join us for the SPIE Photonics West edit-a-thon this Sunday, 02.02.2020!

I am delighted to invite you to the SPIE Photonics West 2020 edit-a-thon, at Park Central Hotel (Franciscan I, 3rd Level / 50 Third Street / San Francisco, California), on Sunday, February 2, 2020, at 5:00-7:00pm.

Newcomers and experienced Wikimedians are welcome to participate alongside SPIE conference attendees. Admission is free. Training will be provided.

Details and sign-in here

See you soon! All the best, --Rosiestep (talk) 06:59, 31 January 2020 (UTC) via MassMessaging[reply]

Invitation to Local Wikimania Event in San Francisco this Friday

Hi!

Wikimania is happening and hopefully you're enjoying the sessions. While it's fairly last minute, you're warmly invited to participate in the local Wikimania-themed meetup in the Wikimedia Foundation office this Friday (tomorrow!). You will have to register in advance, but we would love to see more people from the WikiSalon community participate! For more information and registration, please check out meta:Wikimania 2022/San Francisco Meetup.

The event will involve hacking, teaching, learning, and celebrating and we'll have snacks. We will have the opportunity to watch live sessions at Wikimania together in the afternoon. The rest of the day we'll have opportunity to participate in the hackathon, and we may have some on-demand workshops/learning sessions.

In case we run out of space, it's first-come-first-serve so let us know soon! Hope to see you there.

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On behalf of the Bay Area Wiki Salon team and Bittakea, Effeietsanders