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== ''Ichthus'': January 2012 ==

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*[[WP:WikiProject Christianity/Outreach/January 2012|From the Editor]]
*[[WP:WikiProject Christianity/Outreach/January 2012|What are You doing For Lent?]]
*[[WP:WikiProject Christianity/Outreach/January 2012|Fun and Exciting Contest Launched]]
*[[WP:WikiProject Christianity/Outreach/January 2012|Spotlight on WikiProject Catholicism]]
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== WikiProject Christianity September 2012 newsletter ==

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'''Membership report'''<br>
The parent Christianity WikiProject currently has 344 active members. We would like to welcome our newest members, [[User:Floating Boat]], [[User:Dewey420]], and [[User:Jpacobb]]. Thank you all for your interest in this effort. If any members, new or not, wish any assistance, they should feel free to leave a message at the [[WT:X|Christianity noticeboard]] or with me or other individual editors to request it. 


'''From the Editor'''<br>
''Ichthus'' is one of the ways that the WikiProject Christianity’s [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Christianity/Outreach|Outreach]] department helps update our members. We have recently added some new sections to the newsletter. Please let us know if there are changes you would like to see in the format, or if there are any particular things you would like to see included. And if you have anything you would personally like to add, by all means let us know. The talk page of the current issue is probably the best place to post such comments.   
 
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<small>By [[user:John Carter|John Carter]]</small>


'''Church of the month'''<br>
<center>[[File:Keble College Chapel - Oct 2006.jpg|200px]]<br>
by [[:User:Diliff]]</center>
<center>The Chapel of [[Keble College, Oxford]]</center>


'''Contest of the month'''<br>
We currently have a remarkable lack of [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia-Books]]. Right now, [[:Category:Wikipedia books on Christianity]] contains only 12 books. We certainly could have at least one book on each major grouping within Christianity. One of the challenges for this month, then, is working to put together books on relevant topics. For this month, one contest is for editors to assemble the basic Wikipedia books for each of the main topics of the extant related projects. When finished, they should their creation of the books at the [[WT:X|main Christianity noticeboard]], and at the end of the month the project will award barnstars to those who have made a significant efforts in developing this underdeveloped content. 

Also this month, we are going to have have a challenge to create and improve some of our more important missing or low-quality articles.  Last month's challenge articles were [[Karl Beth]] and [[Nerses IV the Gracious]]. Both articles are currently candidates for the DYK section of the [[Wikipedia:Main page|main page]]. This month's challenge articles are the Stub-class article [[James Hastings]] and the not yet started [[Rudolf Sohm]], A barnstar will be awarded to any editor who can get these articles up to [[WP:DYK|DYK quality level]] and ultimately selected for the DYK section of the main page. 


'''Calendar'''<br>
Thie coming month (mid-September through mid-October) includes feasts dedicated to the honor of the [[Martyrs of Korea]], [[Saint Matthew]], [[Vincent de Paul]], [[Michaelmas]], [[Saint Jerome]], [[Theresa of Lisieux]], the [[Feast of the Guardian Angels]], [[Francis of Assisi]], [[Our Lady of the Rosary]], and [[Teresa of Avila]].  

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'''Featured content and GA report'''<br>
Since the last report, [[Albertus Soegijapranata]], and  [[Reginald Heber]] were promoted to FA. [[Grade I listed churches in Greater Manchester]] was promoted to Featured List, and [[Jackie Hudson]], [[Joyce Kilmer]], [[Divine command theory]], [[Bosa of York]] and [[Argument from morality]] were promoted to GA level.  DYKs featured this past month include [[Church of Saint Benoit, Istanbul]], [[All Saints Church, Hollingbourne]], [[Neustädter Kirche, Hannover]], [[St Mary's Church, Kirkby Lonsdale]], [[Albert Ndongmo]], [[If We Are the Body]], [[List of places of worship in Tonbridge and Malling]], [[Kulubnarti church]], [[All Saints Church, Ulcombe]], [[Val-Saint-Lambert Abbey]], [[Igny Abbey]], [[Church of the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel, Brăila]], [[Places of Worship Registration Act 1855]], [[Collegiate Church of San Gimignano]], and [[St Matthew's Church, Burnley]]. Our profoundest thanks and congratulations to all those involved!

'''Wikimedia Foundation report'''<br>  
[[File:Wikipedia-logo-simple.png|left|40px]] 
As some of you may have seen, the [[Simple English Wikipedia]] has been experiencing some difficulties lately. This particular entity could be of great value to several individuals who are trying to learn English. As some of you who do speak foreign languages know, one of the most easily available, and, in general, useful learning aids for people is a text they know already, which allows them to focus on the specific words of the new language. Various recorded readings and translations of the [[Bible]] are among the best examples of this. Any efforts to try to enhance this vital means of informing a large segment of our readership is more than welcome. People interested in helping develop it are encouraged to leave a note regarding their specific articles of interest at the [[WT:X|Christianity noticeboard]]. It would be wonderful if we could report some significant contributions to this sister site next month. And, of course, if we do have something to report, those involved would receive our greatest thanks. 

'''Christian art'''<br>
[[File:Cortona Guardian Angel 01.jpg|thumb|center|200px]]

<center>''The Guardian Angel'' by [[Pietro da Cortona]]. </center>
  

'''Spotlight'''<br>
[[File:John Calvin - best likeness.jpg|left|40px]] 
[[WP:Calvin|WikiProject Calvinism]] is one of our more important subprojects. It is specifically devoted to developing content relating to the Calvinist tradition, and the primary point for development of content relating to the [[Pilgrim (Plymouth Colony)|Pilgrims]], [[Presbyterians]], [[Reformed churches]], [[Congregational church]], [[Reformed Baptists]], and [[Low church]]. We definitely encourage everyone to do what they can to help this project develop the content relating to this extremely important Christian tradition. 


'''I believe'''<br>
... that human nature is insufficient for salvation, and the grace of God is required to do so. I believe that God has preordained who will and will not achieve salvation. I believe that Jesus's atonement was sufficient for the purposes for which it was done. I believe that God's grace is of such power that it can overcome any person's resistance. I believe that those whom God has chosen for salvation will, by the undeniable power of God, persevere in God's grace. I am a [[Calvinist]].


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== WikiProject Christianity October 2012 newsletter ==

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'''Membership report'''<br>
The parent Christianity WikiProject currently has 347 active members. We would like to welcome our newest members, [[User:Dplcrnj]], [[User:Danmuz]], [[User:Zigzig20s]], and [[User:Jasonasosa]]. Thank you all for your interest in this effort. If any members, new or not, wish any assistance, they should feel free to leave a message at the [[WT:X|Christianity noticeboard]] or with me or other individual editors to request it. 


'''From the Editor'''<br>
''Ichthus'' is one of the ways that the WikiProject Christianity’s [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Christianity/Outreach|Outreach]] department helps update our members. This newsletter is one of the ways we do try to help people keep up with the project. We would always welcome any input for things to be included in it or additional editors to keep it going. Please let us know if there are changes you would like to see in the format, or if there are any particular things you would like to see included. And if you have anything you would personally like to add, by all means let us know. The talk page of the current issue is probably the best place to post such comments.   
 
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<small>By [[user:John Carter|John Carter]]</small>


'''Church of the month'''<br>
<center>[[File:Basel - Pauluskirche1.jpg|200px]]<br>
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<center>[[St. Paul's Church, Basel]]</center>


'''Contest of the month'''<br>
For the upcoming month, the contest will be to develop content related to the [[Christmas]] season, including Advent and other related topics. Please feel free to see and take part in the discussion at [[Wikipedia talk:Christianity noticeboard#Contest of the month - Advent/Christmas content]].  

One of last month's challenge articles, [[Rudolf Sohm]], has been substantially developed by [[User:Jack1956]] and [[User:StAnselm]]. Our deepest thanks to both of them!! 

'''Calendar'''<br>
Thie coming month (mid-October through mid-November) includes [[All Saints' Day]] and [[All Souls' Day]] and major commemorations dedicated to the honor of the [[Ignatius of Antioch]], [[Luke the Evangelist]], [[Simon the Canaanite]], [[Saint Jude]], the dedication of the [[Lateran Basilica]], the beginning of the [[Nativity Fast]], [[James of Jerusalem]], [[Reformation Day]], and others. 
  

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'''Featured content and GA report'''<br>
Since the last report, [[Augustinian theodicy]] by [[User:ItsZippy]] was promoted to FA. [[Grade I listed churches in Merseyside]] by [[User:Peter I. Vardy]] was promoted to Featured List. The images in the ''Church of the Month'' and ''Christian art'' sections of this newsletter were promoted to Featured Picture status. [[John Wheelwright]] by [[User:Sarnold17]], [[Christmas Party (The Office)]] by [[User:Gen. Quon]] and ''[[If We Are the Body]]'' by [[User:Toa Nidhiki05]], were promoted to GA level.  DYKs featured this past month include [[Cathedral of Saint Demetrius, Craiova]], by [[User:Biruitorul]], [[Nerses IV the Gracious]] by [[User:John Carter]], [[Church of St Candida and Holy Cross]] by [[User:BarretB]], [[St Laurence's Church, Morland]] by [[User:Peter I. Vardy]], [[St Mary's Church, Longfleet]] by [[User:Bermicourt]], [[Chor von St. Bonifatius]] by [[User:Gerda Arendt]], [[St Andrew's Church, Penrith]] by [[User:Peter I. Vardy]], [[Holy Rosary Cathedral (Vancouver)]] by [[User:Bloom6132]], [[Sacred Heart Cathedral (Kamloops)]] by [[User:Bloom6132]], [[St Columba's Church, Warcop]] by [[User:Peter I. Vardy]], [[St Oswald's Church, Ravenstonedale]] by [[User:Peter I. Vardy]], and [[W. E. Biederwolf]] by [[User:John Foxe]]. Our profoundest thanks and congratulations to all those involved!

'''Christian art'''<br>
[[File:John Henry Newman by Sir John Everett Millais, 1st Bt.jpg|thumb|center|200px]]

<center>Portrait of [[John Henry Newman]] by Sir [[John Everett Millais]]. </center>
<center>This image was promoted this past month to FM by the work of [[User:Spongie555]]. Thank you, Spongie! </center>
'''Spotlight'''<br>
[[File:Wikipe-tan in Santa Costume.png|left|40px]] 
[[WP:XMAS|WikiProject Holidays/Christmas task force]] is the group whose purpose is to help develop the content related to the Christmas season, including Advent, New Year's, and related holidays. As many of us know, in several parts of the world, including the United States, the Christmas season is not only the time of one of the greatest holidays of the Christian liturgical year, but it is also the "make or break" time for many retailers, whose profitability for the year often depends on their success in this time of the giving of sometimes significantly expensive gifts. In other parts of the world, the winter solstice period and sometimes specifically Christmas itself means something that might surprise many Christians, like the [[Christmas in Japan]], where Christmas is one of the times hotels receive the greatest number of, often unmarried, couples staying there for the night. The solstice season is also significant to several other religions. Many of these days are also legal holidays in several places. In Belarus, for instance, both the Western and Eastern Christmas commemorations are legal holidays. We would certainly welcome the members of this project to donate some of their time and talents in the upcoming months to improving this significant content.  



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== WikiProject Christianity October 2012 newsletter ==

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'''Membership report'''<br>
The parent Christianity WikiProject currently has 349 active members. We would like to welcome our newest members, [[User:Hayayika]] and [[User:Pikachu Bros.]]. Thank you all for your interest in this effort. If any members, new or not, wish any assistance, they should feel free to leave a message at the [[WT:X|Christianity noticeboard]] or with me or other individual editors to request it. 


'''From the Editor'''<br>
''Ichthus'' is one of the ways that the WikiProject Christianity’s [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Christianity/Outreach|Outreach]] department helps update our members. This newsletter is one of the ways we do try to help people keep up with the project. We would always welcome any input for things to be included in it or additional editors to keep it going. Please let us know if there are changes you would like to see in the format, or if there are any particular things you would like to see included. And if you have anything you would personally like to add, by all means let us know. The talk page of the current issue is probably the best place to post such comments.   
 
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<small>By [[user:John Carter|John Carter]]</small>


'''Church of the month'''<br>
<center>[[File:Saint Augustin Church Paris .jpg|200px]]<br>
[[Saint-Augustin, Paris]] by [[:User:Saffron Blaze]]<br>
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'''Contest of the month'''<br>
For the upcoming month, the contest will continue with the  [[Christmas]] theme, including Advent and other related topics. Please feel free to see and take part in discussion at the [[WT:X|Christianity noticeboard]].  


'''Calendar'''<br>
This coming month (mid-November through mid-December) includes the [[Advent]] season. Other major feasts are those of [[Margaret of Scotland]], [[Matthew the Evangelist]], [[Hilda of Whitby]], [[Elizabeth of Hungary]], [[Edmund the Martyr]], the [[Presentation of Mary]], [[Saint Cecilia]], [[Clement of Rome]], [[Catherine of Alexandria]], [[Andrew the Apostle]], [[Francis Xavier]], [[Saint Barbara]], [[John Damascene]], [[Nicholas of Myra]], [[Saint Ambrose of Milan]], [[Feast of the Immaculate Conception]], [[Our Lady of Guadalupe]], [[Lucy of Syracuse]], and others. 
  

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'''Featured content and GA report'''<br>
Since the last report, [[Crucifixion and Last Judgement diptych]] by, among others, [[User:Truthkeeper88]], [[User:Ceoil]], and [[User:Kafka Liz]] and [[Mitt Romney]] by [[User:Wasted Time R]] were promoted to FA. [[List of 2000s Christian Songs number ones]] by [[User:Toa Nidhiki05]] was promoted to Featured List. The two images in the ''Church of the Month'' and ''Christian art'' sections of this newsletter were promoted to Featured Picture status, as were these two images of Michelangelo's [[Pietà (Michelangelo)|Pieta]] [[File:Michelangelo's Pieta 5450 cropncleaned edit.jpg|50px]] and of [[Giovanni Bellini]]'s [[Saint Francis in the Desert]] [[File:Giovanni Bellini - Saint Francis in the Desert - Google Art Project.jpg |50px]]. [[Derek Webb]] by [[User: Pepsi2786]] and others, and [[Scipione Piattoli]] by [[User:Piotrus]] were promoted to GA level.  DYKs featured this past month include [[Archdiocese of Râmnic]], by [[User:Biruitorul]], [[Diocese of Caransebeş]] by [[User:Biruitorul]], [[Wythburn Church]] by [[User:Peter I. Vardy]], [[St. Gumbertus, Ansbach]] by [[User:Gerda Arendt]], [[User:Dr. Blofeld]], and [[User:Nvvchar]] collectively, [[St. Johannis, Ansbach]] by [[User:Gerda Arendt]], [[User:Dr. Blofeld]], and [[User:Nvvchar]] collectively, [[Nikollë Bojaxhiu]] by [[User:ZjarriRrethues]], [[All Saints Church, Lydd]] by [[User:Dr. Blofeld]], [[User:Rosiestep]], [[User:Gilderien]], and [[User:Ipigott]] collectively, [[St Mary's Church, Acton Burnell]] by [[User:Peter I. Vardy]], [[St Eata's Church, Atcham]] by [[User:Peter I. Vardy]], [[Nativity of St. John the Baptist Church, Piatra Neamț]] by [[User:Biruitorul]], [[Anna Schäffer]] by [[User:Shii]], [[List of Archbishops of Vancouver]] by [[User: Bloom6132]], [[James Francis Carney]] by [[User:Bloom6132]], [[St Luke's Church, Chelsea]] by [[User:PKM]] and [[User:Johnbod]], [[Gregory Orologas]] by [[User:Alexikoua]], [[Ambrosios Pleianthidis]] by [[User:Alexikoua]], and [[St Giles' Church, Barrow]], by [[User:Peter I. Vardy]]. Our profoundest thanks and congratulations to all those involved!

'''Christian art'''<br>
[[File:Bruxels April 2012-11a.jpg|thumb|center|200px]]

<center>Three scenes of the legend of the Miraculous Sacrament, in which communion wafers were reported to bleed after being stabbed, in the [[St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral]], Brussels by [[Jean-Baptiste Capronnier]].</center>
<center>This image was promoted this past month to FM by the work of [[User:Alvesgaspar]]. Thank you, Alvesgaspar! </center>

'''Spotlight'''<br>
[[File:Gold Christian Cross no Red.svg|left|40px]] 
[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Christianity/Core topics work group|The core topics work group]] is the group whose specific purpose is to help identify and develop those articles which are of greatest importance to an overall understanding of the broad subject of Christianity, based on what is included in the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Christianity/Core topics work group/Topic list|core topics list]]. These articles include some of specific churches and individuals, history, philosophical and theological matters, and more. We have had some recent discussion regarding which articles should be included in this list, and it probably makes sense to revisit the selections, and try to figure out how best to work to make them high quality articles. Discussion is beginning at [[WT:X]] regarding these matters, and all input is welcome. 


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== WikiProject Christianity Newsletter (June 2013) ==

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'''From the Editor'''<br>
[[File:ბუმბული.png|left|50px]]Since its formation in 2006, WikiProject Christianity has come a long way. A significant number of new articles have appeared on a wide range of topics, and the quality of some key articles has seen dramatic improvement. Yet, by the very nature of the open, [[crowd-sourced]] development environment in which we operate, as the number of pages in the project has increased at times our attention has been naturally diluted. We should of course strive for quality everywhere, but we should remember that this newsletter is called [[Ichthys|Ichthus]].

Starting this month we will start a "Focus on" series, where we will try to "bring Jesus back" and focus on him. For five consecutive issues we will focus on one aspect of the study of Jesus. The goal of this series is to inform our members of what the project contains and highlight those articles which have reached quality and stability. 

From this month until November we will focus on the historical Jesus, a topic which has been the subject of much discussion on article talk pages, as well as the general media. This is an important topic, and we have a good set of well referenced articles on that now. Then, starting in December we will focus on Christ, and the spiritual and theological elements that the title entails. Following that the review of the life and ministry of Jesus in the New Testament, his miracles, and parables will take place. And each month the "Bookshelf" will mention a book that fits the theme of the month.

We hope you will enjoy this journey as we present a new aspect of Jesus each month. And given that as the number of project pages increases, the ratio of those watching the pages declines, we hope that more of you will watch some of these central pages that help define this project.


'''Church of the month'''<br>
[[File:Church of All Saints, Winthorpe - geograph.org.uk - 1117642.jpg|150px|center]]
The current building of [[All Saints' Church, Winthorpe]] in [[Nottinghamshire]], England which was completed in 1888, is at least the third version of the church, which dates back to at least the early 13th century.


'''Good articles and DYKs'''<br>
The article [[Jesus]] received the [[WP:GA|good article]] mark last month, as did [[Cleeve Abbey]]. A number of churches were featured on the main page in the [[WP:DYK|DYK]] section in May, namely [[St. Lamberti, Hildesheim]], [[Karja church]], [[Braaby Church]], [[St Patrick's Church, Liverpool|St Patrick's Liverpool]], [[Vlah Church]], [[Freerslev Church]], [[Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, Mata-Utu]], [[St. Michael's Cathedral (Sitka, Alaska)]], [[St. Lamberti, Hildesheim]], [[Karja church]], [[Braaby Church]], [[St. Pierre Cathedral, Saint-Pierre]], [[Mont Saint Michel Abbey]], [[St Patrick's Church, Liverpool]], [[Vlah Church]], [[St Catherine of Siena Church, Cocking]], [[Catedral Nuestra Señora de La Asunción]], [[Roholte Church]], [[Notre Dame Cathedral, Taiohae]], [[Leicester Abbey]], [[Caracas Cathedral]], [[Caldey Abbey]], [[King's Mead Priory]], [[Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Hong Kong)]] and[[All Saints' Church, Winthorpe]], as well as the hymn [[What Wondrous Love Is This]].
 
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'''Focus on...'''<br>
[[File:Christ icon.jpg|left|100px]] 
<BIG>T</BIG>HE</br>
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Did Jesus exist? Did he walk the streets of Jerusalem? The '''[[Historicity of Jesus]]''' article answers these questions with a firm affirmative. Historicity does not discuss if Jesus walked on water, but if he walked at all. The issue was the subject of scholarly debate before the end of last century, but the academic debate is almost over now. As the article discusses, virtually all academic opposition to the existence of Jesus has evaporated away now and scholars see it as a concluded issue. The discussion is now just among mostly self-published non-academics. 

In 2011 [[John Dickson (author)|John Dickson]] tweeted that if anyone finds a professor of history who denies that Jesus lived,[http://www.abc.net.au/religion/articles/2012/12/24/3660194.htm he would eat a page] of his Bible (Matthew 1 he said). Dickson's Bible is still safe. 

The article discusses the ancient sources that relate to Jesus and how they fit together to establish that he existed. The evidence for Jesus is not just based on the Christian gospels, but by inter-relating them with non-Christian sources, and the fact that they all "fit together". Moreover, the existence of Jesus is not supported just by Christian scholars and in recent years the detailed knowledge of Jewish scholars and their discoveries (e.g. [[Shlomo Pines]]' discovery of the [[Josephus on Jesus|Syriac Josephus]]) has proven highly beneficial. We encourage you to read and follow the article, for the existence of Jesus is central to the existence of Christianity.

'''From the bookshelf'''<br>
[[File:SanDiegoCityCollegeLearingRecourceCity-bookshelf.jpg|left|100px]]''Jesus Outside the New Testament: An Introduction to the Ancient Evidence'' by Robert Van Voorst, 2000 {{ISBN|0-8028-4368-9}}
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Just a few years after its publication, [[Robert Van Voorst|Van Voorst]]'s book has become the standard comprehensive text for the discussion of ancient sources that relate to Jesus and his historicity. This detailed yet really readable book has received wide ranging endorsements - [[Craig L. Blomberg|Blomberg]] and [[Stephen L. Harris|Harris]] separately referring to it as the most comprehensive treatment of the subject.

'''Did you know...'''
[[File:Soli deo gloria.jpg|thumb|right|100px|A Handel manuscript]] 
*... that [[Johann Sebastian Bach]] wrote the initials "S. D. G.", for [[Soli Deo Gloria]], at the beginning and end of all his church compositions to give God credit for the work, and that [[George Frideric Handel|Handel]] at times did the same?

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== NYC Wiki-Picnic: Saturday June 22 ==

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| You are invited to the '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC|Great American Wiknic NYC]]''' in Brooklyn's green and lovely [[Prospect Park (Brooklyn)|Prospect Park]], on this Saturday June 22! We would love to see you there, so sign up and bring something fun for the [[potluck]] :) -- [[User:Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]])
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== Wikipedia Takes Brooklyn! Saturday September 7 ==

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|style="vertical-align: middle; padding: 3px;" | Please join '''[[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Takes Brooklyn|Wikipedia Takes Brooklyn scavenger hunt]]''' on  September 7, 2013! <BR>Everyone gather at the '''Brooklyn Public Library''' to further Wikipedia's coverage of—<BR>'''photos and articles''' related to '''Brooklyn''', its '''neighborhoods''' and the '''local landmarks'''.<BR>--[[User:EdwardsBot|EdwardsBot]] ([[User talk:EdwardsBot|talk]])
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== Wikimedia NYC Meetup- "Queens Open History Edit-a-Thon" at Queens Library! Friday December 6 ==

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|style="vertical-align: middle; padding: 3px;" | Please join '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC|Queens Open History Edit-a-Thon]]''' on December 6, 2013! <BR>Everyone gather at '''Queens Library''' to further Wikipedia's '''local outreach'''<BR>for '''borough''' articles on '''the history and the communities'''.<BR>''Drop-ins welcome 10am-7pm!''--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) <nowiki>~~~~~</nowiki>
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== New England Wikipedia Day @ MIT: Saturday Jan 18 ==

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Dear Fellow Wikimedian,

You have been invited to the [[m:New England Wikimedians|New England Wikimedians]] '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/Boston/End of 2013 Celebration and Meeting|2014 kick-off party and Wikipedia Day Celebration]]''' at Building Five on the [[Massachusetts Institute of Technology]] campus on Saturday, January 18th, from 3-5 PM. Afterwards, we will be holding an informal dinner at a local restaurant. If you are curious to join us, please do so, as we are always looking for people to come and give their opinion! Finally, be sure to '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/Boston/End of 2013 Celebration and Meeting#Sign up|RSVP here]]''' if you're interested.
 
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== Saturday: NYC Art And Feminism Wikipedia Editathon ==

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|style="vertical-align: middle; padding: 3px;" | Please join '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC|Wikipedia "Art and Feminism Editathon" @ Eyebeam]]''' on  Saturday February 1, 2014,<br>an event aimed at collaboratively expanding Wikipedia articles covering '''Art and Feminism''', and the '''biographies of women artists'''!

There are also regional events that day in [[Wikipedia:Meetup/ArtAndFeminism#Brooklyn: Brooklyn Museum (co-hosted by Project Continua)|''Brooklyn'']], [[Wikipedia:Meetup/ArtAndFeminism#Westchester County, New York: Purchase College, SUNY|''Westchester County'']], and the [[Wikipedia:Meetup/ArtAndFeminism#Hudson Valley: Women's Studio Workshop|''Hudson Valley'']].
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== Upcoming Saturday events - March 1: Harlem History Editathon and March 8: NYU Law Editathon ==

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You are invited to join upcoming Wikipedia "Editathons", where both experienced and new Wikipedia editors will collaboratively improve articles on a selected theme, on the following two Saturdays in March:

*Saturday March 1: '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC|Harlem History Editathon]] ([[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC#Sign up|RSVP]])''', focusing on Harlem history, landmarks and biographies
*Saturday March 8: '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/NYU Law|NYU Law Editathon]] ([[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/NYU Law#Sign up|RSVP]])''', focusing on innovation law and intellectual property (with social dinner afterward)

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== You're invited: Women's History Edit-a-thons in Massachusetts this March ==

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| style="text-align: center;" | '''New England Wikimedians''' is excited to announce a series of Wikipedia edit-a-thons that will be taking place at colleges and universities throughout Massachusetts as part of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiWomen%27s_History_Month Wikiwomen's History Month] from March 1 - March 31. We encourage you to join in an edit-a-thon near you, or to participate remotely if you are unable to attend in person (for the full list of articles, click [[Wikipedia:WikiWomen's History Month/To-do list|here]]). Events are currently planned for the cities/towns of '''Boston,''' '''Northampton,''' '''South Hadley,''' and '''Cambridge.''' Further information on dates and locations can be found on [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/New_England_Wikimedians our user group page]. <small><br/>Questions? Contact [[User:Girona7|Girona7]] ([[User talk:Girona7|talk]])</small>
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== You're invited! ==

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Dear Fellow Wikimedian,

'''[https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/New_England_Wikimedians New England Wikimedians]''' would like to invite you to the '''April 2014 meeting''', which will be a small-scale meetup of all interested Wikimedians from the New England area. We will socialize, review regional events from the beginning of the year, look ahead to regional events of 2014, and discuss other things of interest to the group. Be sure to '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/Boston/April 2014 meeting#Sign up|RSVP here]]''' if you're interested.

Also, if you haven't done so already, please consider signing up for [https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-boston our mailing list] and connect with us on [https://www.facebook.com/WikimediaNewEngland Facebook] and [https://twitter.com/WikimediaNE Twitter]. 
 
We hope to see you there! 

[[User:Ktr101|Kevin Rutherford]] ([[User talk:Ktr101|talk]]) and [[User:Girona7|Maia Weinstock]] ([[User talk:Girona7|talk]])
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== Edit-a-thon invite ==

{{divbox|radius=5|ivory|You're invited to the '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/Boston/Peabody Essex Museum Edit-a-thon Spring 2014|Peabody Essex Museum Edit-a-thon Spring 2014]]'''|
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On May 3rd, the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts will be hosting a [[Wikipedia:Meetup/Boston/Peabody Essex Museum Edit-a-thon Spring 2014|Native American and Chinese Art]] edit-a-thon from 9:00-5:00 pm. You are more than welcome to attend, as there will be free food and drink, and an outing afterwards. If you are interested, please [[Wikipedia:Meetup/Boston/Peabody Essex Museum Edit-a-thon Spring 2014#Participants|sign up here]], as we would love to see you there!

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== Adrianne Wadewitz Memorial edit-a-thons ==

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As you may have already heard, the Wikipedia community lost an invaluable member of the community last month. Adrianne Wadewitz was a feminist scholar of 18th-Century British literature, and a prolific editor of the site. As part of a [[Wikipedia:Wadewitz Tribute Edit-a-thons|worldwide series of tributes]], New England Wikimedians, in conjunction with local institutions of higher learning, have created three edit-a-thons that will be occurring in May and June. The events are as follows:

*[[Wikipedia:Meetup/Boston/Wadewitz Memorial 2014|May 21st at Northeastern University's Snell Library]], in the Digital Scholarship Commons on the second floor
*[[Wikipedia:Meetup/Providence/Brown Wadewitz Memorial 2014|May 22nd at Brown University's Rockefeller Library]], in the Digital Scholarship Lab
*[[Wikipedia:Meetup/Boston/How to Run an Edit-a-thon/Adrianne Wadewitz Memorial Edit-a-thon|June 25th at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (exact location TBA)]], where we will also be hosting a "how to conduct an edit-a-thon" session beforehand

We hope that you will be able to join us, whether you are an experienced editor or are using Wikipedia for the first time.

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== New England Wikimedians summer events! ==

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After many months of doubt, nature has finally warmed up and summer is almost here! The New England Wikimedians user group have planned some upcoming events. This includes some unique and interesting events to those who are interested:

*[[Wikipedia:Meetup/Boston/Cape Cod Wiknic and Photography Blitz|Cape Cod Wiknic and Photography Blitz on June 14th in Barnstable County]], with complete travel reimbursements available for those who participate
*[[Wikipedia:Meetup/Boston/How to Run an Edit-a-thon/Adrianne Wadewitz Memorial Edit-a-thon|Adrianne Wadewitz Memorial Edit-a-thon on June 25th at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (exact location TBA)]], where we will also be hosting a "how to conduct an edit-a-thon" session beforehand
*[[Wikipedia:Meetup/Boston/3rd Annual Wikimedia New England General Meeting|3rd Annual Wikimedia New England General Meeting]], which will feature at least one guest speaker, and possibly many more

Although we also aren't hosting this year's Wikimania, we would like to let you know that Wikimania this year will be occurring in London in August: 
*[https://wikimania2014.wikimedia.org/wiki/Main_Page Wikimania 2014 in London]

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== New England Wikimedians summer events! ==

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After many months of doubt, nature has finally warmed up and summer is almost here! The New England Wikimedians user group have planned some upcoming events. This includes some unique and interesting events to those who are interested:

*[[Wikipedia:Meetup/Boston/Cape Cod Wiknic and Photography Blitz|Cape Cod Wiknic and Photography Blitz on June 14th in Barnstable County]], with complete travel reimbursements available for those who participate
*[[Wikipedia:Meetup/Boston/How to Run an Edit-a-thon/Adrianne Wadewitz Memorial Edit-a-thon|Adrianne Wadewitz Memorial Edit-a-thon on June 25th at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (exact location TBA)]], where we will also be hosting a "how to conduct an edit-a-thon" session beforehand
*[[Wikipedia:Meetup/Boston/3rd Annual Wikimedia New England General Meeting|3rd Annual Wikimedia New England General Meeting]], which will feature at least one guest speaker, and possibly many more

Although we also aren't hosting this year's Wikimania, we would like to let you know that Wikimania this year will be occurring in London in August: 
*[https://wikimania2014.wikimedia.org/wiki/Main_Page Wikimania 2014 in London]

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== Saturday June 21: Wiki Loves Pride ==

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You are invited to join us at [[Jefferson Market Library]] for "Wiki Loves Pride", hosted by New York Public Library, Metropolitan New York Library Council, Wikimedia LGBT and Wikimedia New York City, where both experienced and new Wikipedia editors will collaboratively improve articles on this theme:

*Saturday June 21: '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/Wiki Loves Pride 2014|Wiki Loves Pride NYC]] ([[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/Wiki Loves Pride 2014#Sign up|RSVP]])''', focusing on LGBT history and culture.
::''11am–4pm at Jefferson Market Library.''

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== [[Wikipedia:Wiki Loves Pride 2015|Wiki Loves Pride]]! ==

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You are invited to participate in '''[[Wikipedia:Wiki Loves Pride 2015|Wiki Loves Pride]]'''! 

* ''What?'' '''[[Wikipedia:Wiki Loves Pride 2015|Wiki Loves Pride]]''', a campaign to document and photograph '''[[LGBT]] culture and history''', including pride events
* ''When?'' '''June 2015'''
* ''How can you help?'' 
*: 1.) Create or improve LGBT-related articles and showcase the results of your work '''[[Wikipedia:Wiki Loves Pride 2015/Results|here]]'''
*: 2.) Upload photographs or other media related to LGBT culture and history, including pride events, and add images to relevant Wikipedia articles; feel free to create a subpage with a gallery of your images (see [[Wikipedia:Wiki_Loves_Pride_2014#Photography|examples from last year]])
*: 3.) Contribute to an LGBT-related task force at another Wikimedia project ('''[[:wikidata:Wikidata:WikiProject LGBT|Wikidata]]''', '''[[:commons:Commons:LGBT Free Media Collective|Wikimedia Commons]]''', '''[[:wikivoyage: Wikivoyage:LGBT Expedition|Wikivoyage]]''', [[:meta: Wikimedia LGBT/Interwiki|etc]].)

Or, view or update the current list of '''[[Wikipedia:Wiki Loves Pride/Tasks|Tasks]]'''. This campaign is supported by the '''[[:meta:Wikimedia LGBT/Portal|Wikimedia LGBT+ User Group]]''', an officially recognized affiliate of the [[Wikimedia Foundation]]. Visit the group's page at Meta-Wiki for more information, or follow '''[https://www.facebook.com/WikimediaLGBT Wikimedia LGBT+ on Facebook]'''. Remember, Wiki Loves Pride is about creating and improving LGBT-related content at Wikimedia projects, and content should have a [[Wikipedia:Neutral point of view|neutral point of view]]. One does ''not'' need to identify as LGBT or any other gender or sexual minority to participate. This campaign is about adding accurate, reliable information to Wikipedia, plain and simple, and all are welcome! 

If you have any questions, please [[Wikipedia talk:Wiki Loves Pride 2015|leave a message on the campaign's main talk page]].


Thanks, and happy editing!

[[User:Another Believer]] and [[User:OR drohowa]]
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== Saturday April 30: [[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/MENA|Contemporary Art of the Middle East and North Africa @ Guggenheim]] ==

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On '''Saturday April 30, 2016''', in conjunction with a global campaign, the [[Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum|Guggenheim]] will host its fourth Wikipedia edit-a-thon — or, <big>'''#guggathon'''</big> — to enhance Wikipedia's coverage of modern and contemporary artists from the [[MENA|Middle East and North Africa (MENA)]] region, and to [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Countering systemic bias|counter geocultural systemic bias on Wikipedia]].

The Guggenheim aims to further the goals of the [[Guggenheim UBS MAP Global Art Initiative]], and build on the model of campaigns like the [[Wikipedia:Meetup/Women in Architecture|Wikipedia Edit-a-thon at the Guggenheim: Women in Architecture]], [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Asian Month|Wikipedia Asian Month]], and [[Wikipedia:Meetup/ArtAndFeminism|Art+Feminism]].

New and experienced editors are welcome. The event will include a training session for participants who are new to Wikipedia and Wikipedia specialists will be on hand to provide basic instruction and editing support.

Can’t join us in New York? Visit [[Wikipedia:MENA Artists Month|our global MENA Artists Month partnership page]] to coordinate international and online events as well.

*Saturday. April 30 '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/MENA|Contemporary Art of the Middle East and North Africa @ Guggenheim]]''' (''Participants have to bring their own laptops and power cords).
:: '''Time:''' ''Presentation: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm, Edit-a-thon: 2:30pm - 6:00pm''
:: '''Location:''' ''[[Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum]], 1071 Fifth Avenue (88th Street), New York City, New York 10128'' 
::: ''Guests should enter using the 88th Street entrance via the ramp at 88th Street and Fifth Avenue''

Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) <nowiki>~~~~~</nowiki>
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== [[WP:ACE2016|ArbCom Elections 2016]]: Voting now open! ==

{{Ivmbox|Hello, Ed Poor. Voting in the '''[[WP:ACE2016|2016 Arbitration Committee elections]]''' is open from Monday, 00:00, 21 November through Sunday, 23:59, 4 December to all unblocked users who have registered an account before Wednesday, 00:00, 28 October 2016 and have made at least 150 mainspace edits before Sunday, 00:00, 1 November 2016.

The [[WP:ARBCOM|Arbitration Committee]] is the panel of editors responsible for conducting the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration|Wikipedia arbitration process]]. It has the authority to impose binding solutions to disputes between editors, primarily for serious conduct disputes the community has been unable to resolve. This includes the authority to impose [[WP:BAN|site bans]], [[WP:TBAN|topic bans]], editing restrictions, and other measures needed to maintain our editing environment. The [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Policy|arbitration policy]] describes the Committee's roles and responsibilities in greater detail.

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== November 15: [[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/November-2017|WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC]] @ NYU ITP ==

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You are invited to join the [[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/About|Wikimedia NYC]] community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening [[salon (gathering)|salon]] (7-9pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop at NYU ITP [[Tisch School of the Arts]] (4th floor) at 721 Broadway in Manhattan.

We will include a look at the organization and planning for our chapter, and expanding volunteer roles for both regular Wikipedia editors and new participants.

We will also follow up on plans for recent and upcoming [[edit-a-thon]]s, museum and library projects, education initiatives, and other outreach activities.

We welcome the participation of our friends from the [[Free culture movement|Free Culture]] movement and from all educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects.

After the main meeting, pizza/chicken/vegetables and refreshments and video games in the gallery!

*Wednesday November 15 '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/November-2017|WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC]] ([[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/November-2017#Sign up|RSVP on-wiki]] or [http://www.meetup.com/WikimediaNYC/ at meetup.com])'''.
::''7:00pm - 9:00 pm at NYU ITP [[Tisch School of the Arts]] (4th floor), 721 Broadway''
::''(note that we are '''not''' at Babycastles this month)''

We especially encourage folks to add your <big>[[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/November-2017#Lightning talks|5-minute lightning talks]]</big> to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) <nowiki>~~~~~</nowiki>

<big>'''P.S. You are also invited to [[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/MetAsianMonth|Wikipedia Asian Month Edit-a-thon @ Metropolitan Museum of Art]] on Sunday November 19!'''</big>

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== March 21: [[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/March-2018|WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC]] ==

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!colspan=2 style="font-size:150%; padding: .4em;"|Wednesday March 21, 7pm: [[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/March-2018|WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC]]
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You are invited to join the [[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/About|Wikimedia NYC]] community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening [[salon (gathering)|salon]] (7-9pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop at [http://babycastles.com/ Babycastles] gallery by 14th Street / [[Union Square, Manhattan|Union Square]] in Manhattan.

We will include a look at the organization and planning for our chapter, and expanding volunteer roles for both regular Wikipedia editors and new participants.

We will also follow up on plans for recent and upcoming [[edit-a-thon]]s, museum and library projects, education initiatives, and other outreach activities.

We welcome the participation of our friends from the [[Free culture movement|Free Culture]] movement and from all educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects.

After the main meeting, pizza/chicken/vegetables and refreshments and video games in the gallery!

*Wednesday March 21 '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/March-2018|WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC]] ([[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/March-2018#Sign up|RSVP on-wiki]] or [http://www.meetup.com/WikimediaNYC/ at meetup.com])'''.
::''7:00pm - 9:00 pm at [http://babycastles.com/ Babycastles] gallery, 145 West 14th Street''
::''(note the new address, a couple of doors down from the former Babycastles location)''

We especially encourage folks to add your <big>[[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/March-2018#Lightning talks|5-minute lightning talks]]</big> to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --[[User:Megs|Megs]] ([[User talk:Megs|talk]])

<big>'''P.S. You are also invited to [[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/ArtAndFeminism 2018| Art + Feminism Events in the New York Metropolitan Area]] continuing this month!'''</big>
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== CANCELLED: [[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/March-2018|WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC]] ==

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<big>Due to the winter storm warning, the WikiWednesday Salon & Skillshare scheduled for March 21st has been cancelled. Please consider attending one of the many edit-a-thons scheduled for this week. We look forward to editing with you soon! </big>

--[[User:Megs|Megs]] ([[User talk:Megs|talk]])

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== [[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/April-2018|WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC]] ==

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You are invited to join the [[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/About|Wikimedia NYC]] community for our monthly WikiWednesday evening [[salon (gathering)|salon]] (7-9pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop at [http://babycastles.com/ Babycastles] gallery. We welcome the participation of our friends from the [[Free culture movement|Free Culture]] movement and from all educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects.

Is there a project you'd like to share? A question you'd like answered? A Wiki* skill you'd like to learn? Let us know by adding it [[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/April-2018#Agenda|to the agenda]]! After the main meeting, pizza and video games in the gallery.

*Wednesday April 25th '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/April-2018|WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC]] ([[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/April-2018#Sign up|RSVP on-wiki]])'''.
::''7:00pm - 9:00 pm at [http://babycastles.com/ Babycastles] gallery, 145 West 14th Street''
::''(note the new address, a couple of doors down from the former Babycastles location)''

We especially encourage folks to add your <big>[[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/April-2018#Agenda|5-minute lightning talks]]</big> to our agenda, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --[[User:Megs|Megs]] ([[User talk:Megs|talk]])

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== Sept 25: [[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/September 2019|WikiWednesday Salon NYC]] ==

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!colspan=2 style="font-size:150%; padding: .4em;"|September 25, 7pm: [[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/September 2019|WikiWednesday Salon NYC]]
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You are invited to join the [[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/About|Wikimedia NYC]] community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening [[salon (gathering)|salon]] (7-9pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop at [[Metropolitan New York Library Council]] in Midtown Manhattan. Is there a project you'd like to share? A question you'd like answered? A Wiki* skill you'd like to learn? Let us know by adding it to the agenda.

*Wednesday September 25 '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/September 2019|WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC]] ([[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/September 2019#Sign up|optional RSVP on-wiki]])'''.
::''7:00pm - 9:00 pm at [[Metropolitan New York Library Council]] (8th floor) at 599 11th Avenue, Manhattan''
::''(note this month we will be meeting in Midtown Manhattan, not at Babycastles)''

We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --[[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC|Wikimedia New York City Team]]  <nowiki>~~~~~</nowiki>
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== Nomination of [[:Occupied Palestinian territories]] for deletion ==
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<div class="floatleft" style="margin-bottom:0;">[[File:Ambox warning orange.svg|48px|alt=|link=]]</div>A discussion is taking place as to whether the article [[:Occupied Palestinian territories]] is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to [[Wikipedia:List of policies and guidelines|Wikipedia's policies and guidelines]] or whether it should be [[Wikipedia:Deletion policy|deleted]].

The article will be discussed at '''[[Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Occupied Palestinian territories]]''' until a consensus is reached, and anyone, including you, is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines.

Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to improve the article to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion notice from the top of the article until the discussion has finished.<!-- Template:Afd notice --></div> [[User:Easternsahara|Easternsahara]] ([[User talk:Easternsahara|talk]]) 19:26, 16 June 2025 (UTC)