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DC WikiSalon on June 6
Wikimedia DC invites you to join us for our next DC WikiSalon, which will be held on the evening of Thursday, June 6 at our K Street office.

The WikiSalon an informal gathering of Wikimedia enthusiasts, who come together to discuss the Wikimedia projects and collaboratively edit. There's no set agenda, and guests are welcome to recommend articles for the group to edit or edit on their own. Light refreshments will be provided.

We look forward to seeing you there! Kirill [talk] 11:52, 3 June 2013 (UTC)

Have time on Saturday?
I'm sorry for the last-minute notice, but on Saturday, June 8, from 3 to 6 PM, Wikimedia DC and the Cato Institute are hosting a Legislative Data Meetup. We will discuss the work done so far by WikiProject U.S. Federal Government Legislative Data to put data from Congress onto Wikipedia, as well as what more needs to be done. If you have ideas you'd like to contribute, or if you're just curious and feel like meeting up with other Wikipedians, you are welcome to come! Be sure to RSVP here if you're interested.

I hope to see you there!

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Harej (talk) 04:25, 6 June 2013 (UTC)


 * Wow this is kinda weird. Harej (talk) 05:01, 6 June 2013 (UTC)

DC meetup & dinner on Saturday, June 15!
Please join Wikimedia DC for a social meetup and dinner at Vapiano (near Farragut North/Farragut West) on Saturday, June 15 at 5:30 PM. All Wikipedia/Wikimedia and free knowledge/culture enthusiasts, regardless of editing experience, are welcome to attend! All ages welcome!

For more information and to sign up, please see the meetup page. Hope to see you there! Kirill [talk] 19:57, 10 June 2013 (UTC)

WikiProject Good Articles Recruitment Centre
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DC meetup & dinner on Saturday, July 13!
Please join Wikimedia DC for a social meetup and dinner at Vapiano (near Farragut North/Farragut West) on Saturday, July 13 at 6:00 PM. All Wikipedia/Wikimedia and free knowledge/culture enthusiasts, regardless of editing experience, are welcome to attend! All ages welcome!

For more information and to sign up, please see the meetup page. Hope to see you there! Kirill [talk] 00:30, 6 July 2013 (UTC)


 * I hope to see you there as well Lokshin. Harej (talk) 01:38, 6 July 2013 (UTC)

You're Invited: Luce and Lunder Edit-a-thon at the Smithsonian

 * Luce and Lunder are my favorite superhero duo! Harej (talk) 13:10, 12 July 2013 (UTC)

DC meetup & dinner on Saturday, August 24!
Please join Wikimedia DC for a social meetup and dinner at Vapiano (near Farragut North/Farragut West) on Saturday, August 24 at 6:00 PM. All Wikipedia/Wikimedia and free knowledge/culture enthusiasts, regardless of editing experience, are welcome to attend! All ages welcome!

For more information and to sign up, please see the meetup page. Hope to see you there! Kirill [talk] 04:10, 8 August 2013 (UTC)

Are you free on Wednesday? Join us at the Wikimedia DC WikiSalon!
Wikimedia DC invites you to join us for our next DC WikiSalon, which will be held on the evening of Wednesday, August 24 at our K Street office.

The WikiSalon an informal gathering of Wikimedia enthusiasts, who come together to discuss the Wikimedia projects and collaboratively edit. There's no set agenda, and guests are welcome to recommend articles for the group to edit or edit on their own. Light refreshments will be provided.

We look forward to seeing you there! Kirill [talk] 11:46, 19 August 2013 (UTC)

Welcome!
Hi James! Welcome to WikiProject Women Scientists. We're glad you've joined us! If you're looking for things to work on, you are welcome to contribute to our upcoming collaboration, Rosalind Franklin, or pick a scientist from our worklist. If you have questions, suggestions, or comments, feel free to chime in on our talk page. Thanks for helping us fight systemic bias! Keilana&#124;Parlez ici 02:48, 22 August 2013 (UTC)

Meet up with local Wikipedians on September 14!
Are you free on Saturday, September 14? If so, please join Wikimedia DC and local Wikipedians for a social meetup and dinner at Vapiano (near Farragut North/Farragut West) at 6:00 PM. All Wikipedia/Wikimedia and free knowledge/culture enthusiasts, regardless of editing experience, are welcome to attend! All ages are welcome!

For more information and to sign up, please visit the meetup page. Hope to see you there! Kirill [talk] 19:03, 25 August 2013 (UTC)

Are you free next Thursday? Join us at the Wikimedia DC WikiSalon!
Wikimedia DC invites you to join us for our next WikiSalon, which will be held from 7 to 9 PM on Thursday, September 5 at our K Street office.

The WikiSalon is an informal gathering of Wikimedia enthusiasts, who come together to discuss the Wikimedia projects and collaboratively edit. There's no set agenda, and guests are welcome to recommend articles for the group to edit or edit on their own. Light refreshments will be provided.

We look forward to seeing you there! Kirill [talk] 15:02, 28 August 2013 (UTC)

Re:Wikipedia Takes Long Island
I have no way of knowing if such an event is even being considered. If it doesn't take place, feel free to remove it. I'm just trying to spread the idea. -User:DanTD (talk) 15:21, 31 August 2013 (UTC)

social media coordinator for DC WikiMedia
Dear Harej, I volunteer to be social media coordinator. Lily, my wife, volunteers to be assistant to the social media coordinator. My best regards Geraldshields11 (talk) 23:46, 3 September 2013 (UTC)
 * Also, IPS Ideas Into Action event may be a go place to get activites interested in editing. See http://www.ips-dc.org/events/ips_50th_anniversary_celebration . See you at the WikiSalon on K Street. Geraldshields11 (talk) 17:33, 5 September 2013 (UTC)

RfC on splitting Guttermouth and Uproarfest
Good evening Harej: I started an RfC for Talk:Guttermouth, but it is still not listed at RfC. Can you please check that the bot is running? Thanks! --Jax 0677 (talk) 01:28, 4 September 2013 (UTC)
 * I haven't run RFC bot in two years. Paging User:Chris G who should be more helpful. Harej (talk) 11:56, 4 September 2013 (UTC)

Remember
Today is the feast day of Saint John Chrysostom. All pages should appropriately redirect. Keegan (talk) 19:04, 13 September 2013 (UTC)
 * If I prayed I would pray a prayer of intercession in Saint John Chrysostom's name. May the blessings of Saint John Chrysostom being upon Wikipedia this day. Harej (talk) 23:55, 13 September 2013 (UTC)

Are you free next Thursday? Join us at the Wikimedia DC WikiSalon!
Wikimedia DC invites you to join us for our next WikiSalon, which will be held from 7 to 9 PM on Thursday, September 26 at our K Street office.

The WikiSalon is an informal gathering of Wikimedia enthusiasts, who come together to discuss the Wikimedia projects and collaboratively edit. There's no set agenda, and guests are welcome to recommend articles for the group to edit or edit on their own. Light refreshments will be provided.

We look forward to seeing you there! Kirill [talk] 05:59, 17 September 2013 (UTC)

(person) disambiguator
Hi, this move (cur | prev) 00:22, 10 April 2011‎ Harej (talk | contribs)‎ m. . (11,285 bytes) (0)‎. . (moved Talk:Mandingo (pornographic actor) to Talk:Mandingo (person): per request) (undo | thank) appears to have undone an actual RM discussion (4 participants) on the page on 2009. The dab (person) is used on Wikipedia for types of person, a colonus (person) and so on. Wheras the earlier move was correct by WP:AT CONSISTENCY with the category. Can you please revert. In ictu oculi (talk) 06:30, 17 September 2013 (UTC)
 * You are welcome to move the page back. I will not contest it. Harej (talk) 09:56, 17 September 2013 (UTC)
 * Thanks, but it appears to have autolocked. It requires an admin to revert. Could you please? In ictu oculi (talk) 02:22, 18 September 2013 (UTC)
 * I've opened a move request so that the matter can be settled. I feel this is the best option since it was last discussed years ago and there may have been a shift in opinion. Either the prior consensus will be affirmed, people will approve the current title, or a totally different title altogether will be recommended; either way, it's been stable at the current name for two years so it's worth discussing. Harej (talk) 06:19, 18 September 2013 (UTC)
 * Sure, thanks. In ictu oculi (talk) 06:52, 18 September 2013 (UTC)

Help test better mass message delivery
Hi. You're being contacted as you've previously used global message delivery (or its English Wikipedia counterpart). It doesn't feel so great to be spammed, does it? ;-)

For the past few months, Legoktm has built a replacement to the current message delivery system called MassMessage. MassMessage uses a proper user interface form (no more editing a /Spam subpage), works faster (it can complete a large delivery in minutes), and no longer requires being on an access list (any local administrator can use it). In addition, many tiny annoyances with the old system have been addressed. It's a real improvement! :-)

You can test out MassMessage here: testwiki:Special:MassMessage. The biggest difference you'll likely notice is that any input list must use a new  parser function. For example,  or. For detailed instructions, check out mw:Help:Extension:MassMessage.

If you find any bugs, have suggestions for additional features, or have any other feedback, drop a note at m:Talk:MassMessage. Thanks for spamming! --MZMcBride (talk) 05:17, 1 October 2013 (UTC)


 * The target parserfunction seems bizarre from a usability point of view. If the point of this extension is to cut out the hackery in mass messaging, what good does it do to add more syntax to MediaWiki? Harej (talk) 19:16, 1 October 2013 (UTC)

Are you free on Sunday? Join us for a special Wikimedia DC WikiSalon!
Wikimedia DC invites you to join us for a special WikiSalon at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library's Digital Commons Center. We will gather at 3 PM on Sunday, October 13, 2013 to discuss an important topic: what can Wikipedia and the DC area do to help each other? We hope to hear your thoughts and suggestions; if you have an idea you would like to pursue, please let us know and we will help!

Following the WikiSalon, we will be having dinner at a nearby restaurant, Ella's Wood Fired Pizza.

If you're interested in attending, please sign up at the event page. We look forward to seeing you there! Kirill [talk] 02:17, 8 October 2013 (UTC)


 * Thanks Kirill. Harej (talk) 02:20, 8 October 2013 (UTC)

Deletion review for Wikimedia Incubator
An editor has asked for a deletion review of Wikimedia Incubator. Because you closed the deletion discussion for this page, speedily deleted it, or otherwise were interested in the page, you might want to participate in the deletion review. Vogone (talk) 01:57, 20 October 2013 (UTC)

Wikimedia LGBT
Hi James, I hope you have been well since we met at GLAM Boot Camp! I just wanted to bring Wikimedia LGBT, a proposed user group and thematic organization that promotes the development of content on Wikimedia projects which is of interest to LGBT communities, to your attention. I am sure you are so busy with your current projects, but I hope you might be able to direct people to this group if they are interested in LGBT content in any way. Of course, you are also more than welcome to indicate your interest/support, if you wish. Hopefully we can get some LGBT-related GLAM/Education/etc. projects up and running in the near future. Best, -- Another Believer ( Talk ) 21:07, 8 November 2013 (UTC)

Talk:Aspartame
Do you think Talk:Aspartame can be unprotected? Jackmcbarn (talk) 23:44, 12 November 2013 (UTC)
 * It is done. Harej (talk) 23:59, 12 November 2013 (UTC)

Beginning of MassMessage, end of EdwardsBot
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Wikimedia NYC Meetup- "Queens Open History Edit-a-Thon" at Queens Library! Friday December 6

 * Thanks Richard Harej (talk) 04:27, 3 December 2013 (UTC)

Request for image
Harej,

Are you interested in making a Spanish version of File:Wikimedia DC.svg? The name in Spanish would be "Wikimedia Distrito de Columbia". This would be a part of a Spanish page at Meta about Wikimedia DC, serving Spanish speakers living in and around Washington DC.

Thanks, WhisperToMe (talk) 16:07, 7 December 2013 (UTC)
 * Sounds like a good idea! I'll get working on one soon. Harej (talk) 22:19, 7 December 2013 (UTC)
 * Thanks :) WhisperToMe (talk) 03:00, 8 December 2013 (UTC)

WhisperToMe, I have now created the two logos: File:Wikimedia DC ES.svg and File:Wikimedia DC horizontal ES.svg. Harej (talk) 03:23, 23 December 2013 (UTC)

Kawiki username confirmation
This is to confirm that I, User:Harej, am making the request on ka.wikipedia.org to have my username usurped there. Harej (talk) 18:24, 31 December 2013 (UTC)

Spanish logo request for File:Wikimedia New York City logo.svg
Do you mind making a Spanish logo for File:Wikimedia New York City logo.svg? It would say "Wikimedia Ciudad de Nueva York".

Thanks WhisperToMe (talk) 04:25, 8 January 2014 (UTC)

Meetups coming up in DC!
Hey!

You are invited to two upcoming events in DC:


 * Meetup at Capitol City Brewery on Saturday, January 25 at 6 PM. Please join us for dinner, drinks, socializing, and discussing Wikimedia DC activities and events. All are welcome! RSVP on the linked page or through Meetup.
 * Art and Feminism Edit-a-Thon on Saturday, February 1 from Noon – 5 PM. Join us as we improve articles on notable women in history! All are welcome, regardless of age or level of editing experience. RSVP on the linked page or through Meetup.

I hope to see you there!

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Harej (talk) 00:07, 16 January 2014 (UTC)

Saturday: NYC Art And Feminism Wikipedia Editathon

 * Sign your talk page posts, dude. Harej (talk) 06:01, 31 January 2014 (UTC)

Coming up in February!
Hello there!

Our February WikiSalon is coming up on Sunday, February 23. Join us at our gathering of Wikipedia enthusiasts at the Kogod Courtyard of the National Portrait Gallery with an optional dinner after. As usual, all are welcome. Care to join us?

Also, if you are available, there is an American Art Edit-a-thon being held at the Smithsonian American Art Museum with Professor Andrew Lih's COMM-535 class at American University on Tuesday, February 11 from 2 to 5 PM. Please RSVP on the linked page if you are interested.

If you have any ideas or preferences for meetups, please let us know at Wikipedia talk:Meetup/DC.

Thank you, and hope to see you at our upcoming events! Harej (talk) 18:42, 4 February 2014 (UTC)

Image request
Are you interested in making a Spanish version of File:Wikimedia New York City logo.svg? It would say "Wikimedia Ciudad de Nueva York".

Thanks WhisperToMe (talk) 19:25, 8 February 2014 (UTC)

Upcoming Saturday events - March 1: Harlem History Editathon and March 8: NYU Law Editathon
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 * 23:11, 17 February 2014 (UTC)

Did meetup happen?
I was at the Kogod Courtyard for the DC meetup to day promptly at 3:00pm. I didn't see any group that seemed to be the Wikipedians. One group had a sign "meetup" but it was the DC Philosophy Club. Anbothe was a photographer's group. Where was everyone? was this canceled? DES (talk) 23:57, 23 February 2014 (UTC)
 * We were in the corner by the café. I'm sorry you missed us! Harej (talk) 03:21, 24 February 2014 (UTC)

Sunlight Foundation data
Hey! Jim, Molly, and I are all interested in going to this. Can you make sure to let us know the date and any preliminary information? You can get me on my talk page (or here) and I think you have work emails for all three of us. Thanks. HistoricMN44 (talk) 15:18, 26 February 2014 (UTC)

DC Meetups in March
 Happy March!

Though we have a massive snowstorm coming up, spring is just around the corner! Personally, I am looking forward to warmer weather.

Wikimedia DC is looking forward to a spring full of cool and exciting activities. In March, we have coming up:


 * Evening WikiSalon on Wednesday, March 12 from 7 PM – 9 PM. Meet up with Wikipedians for coffee at the Cove co-working space in Dupont Circle! If you cannot make it in the evening, join us at our...
 * March Meetup on Sunday, March 23 from 3 PM – 6 PM. Our monthly weekend meetup, same place as last month. Meet really cool and interesting people!
 * Women in the Arts 2014 meetup and edit-a-thon on Sunday, March 30 from 10 AM – 5 PM. Our second annual Women in the Arts edit-a-thon, held at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Free lunch will be served!

We hope to see you at our upcoming events! If you have any questions, feel free to ask on my talk page.

— Harej (talk) 05:11, 3 March 2014 (UTC)

An RfC that you may be interested in...
As one of the previous contributors to Infobox film or as one of the commenters on it's talk page, I would like to inform you that there has been a RfC started on the talk page as to implementation of previously deprecated parameters. Your comments and thoughts on the matter would be welcomed. Happy editing!
 * This message was sent by MediaWiki message delivery (talk) on behalf of &#123;&#123;U&#124;Technical 13&#125;&#125; (t • e • c) 18:27, 8 March 2014 (UTC)

Concerning 'Requests for comment' bot
hello, I think the bot may have been turned off? --Drowninginlimbo (talk) 09:17, 21 March 2014 (UTC)
 * The functions of RFC bot are performed by User:Legobot which is run by User:Legoktm. I would let him know if the bot has gone down. Harej (talk) 20:47, 21 March 2014 (UTC)

Hello
I came across this little gem today when brushing up on my technical knowledge of blocks. I had a good laugh. Mkdw talk 20:21, 25 March 2014 (UTC)
 * That was a crazy day. Incidentally, autoblocks at in-person events haunt me to this very day! Harej (talk) 23:03, 25 March 2014 (UTC)

An exciting month of wiki events!
 Hello there,

I am pleased to say that April will be a very exciting month for Wikipedia in Washington, DC. We have a lot of different events coming up, so you will have a lot to choose from.

First, a reminder that our second annual Women in the Arts Edit-a-Thon will take place on Sunday, March 30 at the National Museum of Women in the Arts.

Coming up in April, we have our first-ever Open Government WikiHack with the Sunlight Foundation on April 5–6! We are working together to use open government data to improve the Wikimedia projects, and we would love your help. All are welcome, regardless of coding or editing experience. We will also be having a happy hour the day before, with refreshments courtesy of the Sunlight Foundation.

On Friday, April 11 we are having our first edit-a-thon ever with the Library of Congress. The Africa Collection Edit-a-Thon will focus on the Library's African and Middle East Reading Room. It'll be early in the morning, but it's especially worth it if you're interested in improving Wikipedia's coverage of African topics.

The following day, we are having our second annual Wiki Loves Capitol Hill training. We will discuss policy issues relevant to Wikimedia and plan for our day of outreach to Congressional staffers that will take place during the following week.

There are other meetups in the works, so be sure to check our meetup page with the latest. I hope to see you at some of these events!

All the best, James Hare

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Nomination for deletion of Template:Obama cabinet infobox
Template:Obama cabinet infobox has been nominated for deletion. You are invited to comment on the discussion at the template's entry on the Templates for discussion page. eh bien mon prince (talk) 22:13, 27 March 2014 (UTC)

Awarding account creator rights
This morning at the Women in the Arts Edit-a-Thon at the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, DC, I have awarded "account creator" access to User:Djembayz and User:Sarasays to facilitate account creation at Wikipedia outreach events. I understand that I have done so outside of ordinary procedure. I know both of these users personally and I trust them to use these privileges wisely. If possible, I would like for them to retain these privileges indefinitely so that they can create accounts at future Wikimedia DC events. I take personal responsibility as a Wikipedia administrator for the actions they carry out as account creators. Harej (talk) 15:22, 30 March 2014 (UTC)

Two edit-a-thons coming up!


Hello there!

I'm pleased to tell you about two upcoming edit-a-thons:


 * This Tuesday, April 29, from 2:30 to 5:30 PM, we have the Freer and Sackler edit-a-thon. (Sorry for the short notice!)
 * On Saturday, May 10 we have the Wikipedia APA edit-a-thon, in partnership with the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center, from 10 AM to 5 PM.

We have more stuff coming up in May and June, so make sure to keep a watch on the DC meetup page. As always, if you have any recommendations or requests, please leave a note on the talk page.

Best,

James Hare

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Meet up with us


Happy May!

There are a few meetups in DC this month, including an edit-a-thon later this month. Check it out:
 * On Thursday, May 15 come to our evening WikiSalon at the Cove co-working space in Dupont Circle. If you're available Thursday evening, feel free to join us!
 * Or if you prefer a Saturday night dinner gathering, we also have our May Meetup at Capitol City Brewing Company. (Beer! Non-beer things too!)
 * You are also invited to the Federal Register edit-a-thon at the National Archives later this month.

Come one, come all!

Best,

James Hare

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Washington, DC meetups in June


Greetings!

Wikimedia DC has yet another busy month in June. Whether you're a newcomer to Wikipedia or have years of experience, we're happy to see you come. Here's what's coming up:


 * On Wednesday, June 11 from 7 to 9 PM come to the WikiSalon at the Cove co-working space. Hang out with Wikipedia enthusiasts!
 * Saturday, June 14 is the Frederick County History Edit-a-Thon from 11 AM to 4 PM. Help improve local history on Wikipedia.
 * The following Saturday, June 21, is the June Meetup. Dinner and drinks with Wikipedians!
 * Come on Tuesday, June 24 for the Wikipedia in Your Library edit-a-thon at GWU on local and LGBT history.
 * Last but not least, on Sunday, June 29 we have the Phillips Collection Edit-a-Thon in honor of the Made in America exhibit.

Wikipedia is better with friends, so why not come out to an event?

Best,

James Hare

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 * It's really sad that the only messages I get on my talk page anymore are from... myself. Harej (talk) 01:43, 31 May 2014 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

 * Hooray! Harej (talk) 13:35, 2 June 2014 (UTC)

African language edition editathon in DC area?
James, What would be the possibility of organizing an editathon for African language editions of Wikipedia in the Washington, DC area? This is just an idea at this point, and not a new one (have raised it in the past). Given the international populations around some major world cities, I wonder if there are any precedents for gathering expatriates & immigrants who speak languages of less-developed WP editions to network and work on editing.--A12n (talk) 17:56, 2 June 2014 (UTC)
 * Hello A12n! We've discussed the possibility of edit-a-thons for African languages, but it would only be possible if (1) we can find people who write in those languages and (2) at least one of them has experience editing those language editions of Wikipedia. The second thing is very important because none of us in DC who currently facilitate edit-a-thons can read/write in African languages (a product of systemic bias), meaning we wouldn't know how to navigate the interface of those language editions, nor would we understand the editorial or community norms on those sites. Do you know any organizations or groups that would be interested in participating in such an event? Harej (talk) 00:19, 3 June 2014 (UTC)

Greg Kohs and WikiConference USA
Dear James: Is this report accurate: WikiConference USA bans critic from open meeting? If it is accurate do you know if a response from the conference organizers is forthcoming? I won't spend time explaining exactly how upsetting this is and how very bad it looks on its face until the accuracy of the report is confirmed. It looks really bad, though, and I really hope there's a plausible explanation. Note that I'm not asking about the rejection of Kohs's presentation, but only about the allegation that he was barred from an event touted as "open to all participants, regardless of previous level of involvement with Wikipedia or the Wikimedia projects. We welcome the curious, the skeptical, and others wishing to engage in meaningful conversation about the Wikimedia movement in the United States, free culture and digital rights, advocacy and outreach, community building, and technology." I posted the same question on 's talk page, but he declined to respond substantively. I am also leaving it on the talk pages of the other conference organizers. &mdash; alf laylah wa laylah (talk) 19:18, 3 June 2014 (UTC)

This Month in GLAM: May 2014
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Saturday June 21: Wiki Loves Pride
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 * Sign your posts. Harej (talk) 16:40, 17 June 2014 (UTC)

Sunday July 6: WikNYC Picnic
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The Great American Wiknic and other events in July


I am pleased to announce our fourth annual picnic, the Great American Wiknic, will take place at Meridian Hill Park in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, July 13 from 1 to 5 PM (rain date: July 20). We will be hanging out by the statue of Dante Alighieri, a statue that was donated to the park in 1921 as a tribute to Italian Americans. Read more about the statue on Wikipedia. If you would like to sign up for the picnic, you can do so here. When signing up, say what you’re going to bring!

July will also feature the second annual Great American Wiknic in Frederick, Maryland. This year’s Frederick picnic will take place on Sunday, July 6 at Baker Park. Sign up here for the Frederick picnic.

What else is going on in July? We have the American Chemical Society Edit-a-Thon on Saturday, July 12, dedicated to notable chemists, and our monthly WikiSalon on Wednesday, July 16.

We hope to see you at our upcoming events!

Best,

James Hare

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 * Its actually the third. --Zellfaze on mobile (editing on mobile is awful)
 * The meetup page says it's the sixth... Harej (talk) 21:31, 30 June 2014 (UTC)
 * Oh, as in the third Wiknic in Frederick. My apologies! I'll correct it in the blog post. Harej (talk) 21:34, 30 June 2014 (UTC)
 * Yeah. Sorry for not being more specific.  Editing anything on mobile is torture. Zell Faze (talk) 13:25, 1 July 2014 (UTC)

This Month in GLAM: June 2014
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African language edition editathon in DC area? II
Following up on conversation begun on June2-3, it may be that some sort of meet-up would be necessary as a first step. I can do a reasonable amount of editing in the ff & bm editions, and think that through personal contacts could start to bring together a core group that then could organize an editathon.--A12n (talk) 12:47, 17 June 2014 (UTC)
 * Excellent to hear, A12n. I'd be happy to help schedule an edit-a-thon with you. What days would work? Do you have access to sources in Fulfulde and Bambara that could be used for articles? Harej (talk) 20:23, 17 June 2014 (UTC)
 * Thanks. I will have to check with some contacts before proposing dates. Would have been nice to get something going in early August at about the same time as the US-Africa summit (see USIP's page about it here), to catch the wave of publicity, as it were, but not sure I personally will have time then. I do have some items in Bambara and Fula (and some other languages, notably Hausa) including references, but will have to dig them up and prepare. Is there an editathon preparation check-list or set of guidelines? Realizing that while the concept is easy, my only participation in one was in passing while in South Africa several years ago, so I'm not aware of what the "best practices" are for a successful editathon.--A12n (talk) 11:41, 2 July 2014 (UTC)
 * The concept is indeed easy and you're welcome to come to any upcoming meetup to learn more. In fact we'll be hosting an edit-a-thon at the American Chemical Society on July 12 if you'd like to come. The only real requirement is that you have a space with Wi-Fi where you can conduct the event. Beyond that, it is good to have a theme for the event, including a list of articles to create or improve and a collection of sources on the topic. Is there any particular theme you'd like to focus on for an edit-a-thon? Harej (talk) 20:36, 2 July 2014 (UTC)
 * Thanks (again belatedly). Obviously didn't make it today. Per theme(s), a good one might be one linking with the medical articles WP project (don't have the link handy), which is not limited to African language editions. But it could be a natural starting place with perhaps a less technical "co-theme" on some other subject, perhaps articles on places in Africa in African languages.--A12n (talk) 22:02, 12 July 2014 (UTC)
 * Paging Doc James, brave leader of WikiProject Medicine. Any recommendations, James? Harej (talk) 23:00, 12 July 2014 (UTC)
 * Our translation project is here WikiProject_Medicine/Translation_task_force. Would there be people interested in helping with translation? Doc James  (talk · contribs · email) (if I write on your page reply on mine) 19:43, 14 July 2014 (UTC)

Edit reversion
You keep reverting my edits. Are you a shill for the heteronormative patriarchy? 143.231.249.138 (talk) 21:04, 15 July 2014 (UTC) ~ This anonymous comment was left by someone with an IP address at the US House of Representatives.
 * lol 23.243.133.75 (talk) 04:25, 16 July 2014 (UTC)

WSM map tool
Thanks for your comment on Gates House. I also see that you are listed as the maintainer for the WSM tool. That tool is an excellent way to see what's nearby, very useful. I have one error to report, and one suggestion. If this isn't the best way to do that, point me to it. The problem is if the name of the image contains a quote, for example, the image for West Virginia Children's Home, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:West_Virginia_Children%27s_Home.jpg. The tool gets stuck trying to show 'http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:West%20Virginia%20Children'.

For the suggestion, it would be nice if there was a box to check to say "show red squares only". Otherwise the user needs to click each numbered cluster, or otherwise zoom in, and look for the red squares. That option would allow the user to find sites without images much more easily. Generic1139 (talk) 15:47, 16 July 2014 (UTC)

Volunteer management
I note you have spoken about the need to recruit, retain, and educated volunteers. I am of like mind.

Would you have a look at https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Ariconte/Volunteer_Management and the associated talk page and add / comment on my reasoning? Regards, Ariconte (talk) 05:20, 20 July 2014 (UTC)

Battle of Fort Stevens Edit-a-Thon!




Greetings!

Sorry for the last minute update, but our friends at the DC Historical Society have scheduled a Battle of Fort Stevens Edit-a-Thon to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War battle fought in the District. The event will last from noon to 2 PM on Wednesday, July 30. Hope you can make it!

Best,

James Hare

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