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Revision as of 20:17, 22 February 2017
October 1
Accessibility Workshop at the DC Public Library
WHEN
- Saturday, October 1, 2016
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
901 G Street NW, Washington, DC
Join us for a free-form discussion about Wikipedia and accessibility at the DC Public Library's Center for Accessibility. We'll talk about a variety of topics, such as the experience of reading and editing Wikipedia with assistive technology, ways to write image descriptions for screen readers, and Wikipedia's articles on accessibility-related subjects.
October 7
WikiConference North America 2016 in San Diego
WHEN
- Friday, October 7, 2016
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
WHERE
- Balboa Park
San Diego, CA
Join Wikipedia and Wikimedia enthusiasts from the United States, Canada and Mexico for the third annual WikiConference North America (formerly known as WikiConference USA). This year's event will be held at Balboa Park and the Central Public Library in San Diego, California.
The weekend will feature both academic and casual presentations on Wikimedia-related outreach activities, workshops to improve the skills of grassroots organizers, and discussions on the past, present, and future of the Wikimedia projects. There will be tracks on community outreach, online activity, partnerships with institutions of knowledge, and technology. This year's theme is inclusivity—community building and sharing knowledge in architecturally-beautiful venues meant to inspire thought and action. Learn more »
October 8
WikiConference North America 2016 in San Diego
WHEN
- Saturday, October 8, 2016
9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
WHERE
- San Diego Central Public Library
San Diego, CA
Join Wikipedia and Wikimedia enthusiasts from the United States, Canada and Mexico for the third annual WikiConference North America (formerly known as WikiConference USA). This year's event will be held at Balboa Park and the Central Public Library in San Diego, California.
The weekend will feature both academic and casual presentations on Wikimedia-related outreach activities, workshops to improve the skills of grassroots organizers, and discussions on the past, present, and future of the Wikimedia projects. There will be tracks on community outreach, online activity, partnerships with institutions of knowledge, and technology. This year's theme is inclusivity—community building and sharing knowledge in architecturally-beautiful venues meant to inspire thought and action. Learn more »
October 9
WikiConference North America 2016 in San Diego
WHEN
- Sunday, October 9, 2016
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
WHERE
- San Diego Central Public Library
San Diego, CA
Join Wikipedia and Wikimedia enthusiasts from the United States, Canada and Mexico for the third annual WikiConference North America (formerly known as WikiConference USA). This year's event will be held at Balboa Park and the Central Public Library in San Diego, California.
The weekend will feature both academic and casual presentations on Wikimedia-related outreach activities, workshops to improve the skills of grassroots organizers, and discussions on the past, present, and future of the Wikimedia projects. There will be tracks on community outreach, online activity, partnerships with institutions of knowledge, and technology. This year's theme is inclusivity—community building and sharing knowledge in architecturally-beautiful venues meant to inspire thought and action. Learn more »
October 10
WikiConference North America 2016 in San Diego
WHEN
- Monday, October 10, 2016
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
WHERE
- San Diego Central Public Library
San Diego, CA
Join Wikipedia and Wikimedia enthusiasts from the United States, Canada and Mexico for the third annual WikiConference North America (formerly known as WikiConference USA). This year's event will be held at Balboa Park and the Central Public Library in San Diego, California.
The weekend will feature both academic and casual presentations on Wikimedia-related outreach activities, workshops to improve the skills of grassroots organizers, and discussions on the past, present, and future of the Wikimedia projects. There will be tracks on community outreach, online activity, partnerships with institutions of knowledge, and technology. This year's theme is inclusivity—community building and sharing knowledge in architecturally-beautiful venues meant to inspire thought and action. Learn more »
October 15
Accessibility Workshop at the DC Public Library
WHEN
- Saturday, October 15, 2016
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
901 G Street NW, Washington, DC
Join us for a free-form discussion about Wikipedia and accessibility at the DC Public Library's Center for Accessibility. We'll talk about a variety of topics, such as the experience of reading and editing Wikipedia with assistive technology, ways to write image descriptions for screen readers, and Wikipedia's articles on accessibility-related subjects.
October 22
Gender Equality Edit-a-Thon at the National Archives
WHEN
- Saturday, October 22, 2016
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Join us as we take part in the Amending America initiative at the National Archives—a commemoration of the 225th anniversary of the Bill of Rights—by working to improve Wikipedia articles about gender equality. Activities will include new editor orientation and training, and a presentation by National Archives staff. Learn more »
Please note that Attendees must have a valid government ID to enter the building.
October 29
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Saturday, October 29, 2016
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
WHERE
- Cove
1990 K Street NW, Washington, DC
The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business. All Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited to attend. Learn more »
November 5
Accessibility Workshop at the DC Public Library
WHEN
- Saturday, November 5, 2016
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
901 G Street NW, Washington, DC
Join us for a free-form discussion about Wikipedia and accessibility at the DC Public Library's Center for Accessibility. We'll talk about a variety of topics, such as the experience of reading and editing Wikipedia with assistive technology, ways to write image descriptions for screen readers, and Wikipedia's articles on accessibility-related subjects.
November 19
Accessibility Workshop at the DC Public Library
WHEN
- Saturday, November 19, 2016
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
901 G Street NW, Washington, DC
Join us for a free-form discussion about Wikipedia and accessibility at the DC Public Library's Center for Accessibility. We'll talk about a variety of topics, such as the experience of reading and editing Wikipedia with assistive technology, ways to write image descriptions for screen readers, and Wikipedia's articles on accessibility-related subjects.
November 19
November Dinner Meetup
WHEN
- Saturday, November 19, 2016
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
WHERE
- Vapiano's
1800 M Street NW, Washington, DC
Join us for dinner at Vapiano, and meet Kelly Doyle, Wikipedian in Residence for Gender Equity at West Virginia University Libraries and Wikimedia DC's newest board member. All are welcome, regardless of age or experience with Wikipedia.
December 3
Accessibility Workshop at the DC Public Library
WHEN
- Saturday, December 3, 2016
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
901 G Street NW, Washington, DC
Join us for a free-form discussion about Wikipedia and accessibility at the DC Public Library's Center for Accessibility. We'll talk about a variety of topics, such as the experience of reading and editing Wikipedia with assistive technology, ways to write image descriptions for screen readers, and Wikipedia's articles on accessibility-related subjects.
December 8
BBC 100 Women of 2016 Edit-a-Thon
WHEN
- Thursday, December 8, 2016
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Join us as we work with the BBC's Washington Bureau to create and improve articles on topics related to the BBC 100 Women of 2016. Activities will include new editor orientation and training. Learn more »
Please note that Attendees must have a valid government ID to enter the building.
December 9
Edit-a-Thon at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
WHEN
- Friday, December 9, 2016
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Join us as we work with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to create and improve Wikipedia articles about the Holocaust and related topics. Activities will include new editor orientation and training. Learn more »
December 10
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Saturday, December 10, 2016
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
WHERE
- Cove
1990 K Street NW, Washington, DC
The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business. All Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited to attend. Learn more »
December 11
Annual Membership Meeting
WHEN
- Sunday, December 11, 2016
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
WHERE
- Cove
1990 K Street NW, Washington, DC
Join us as we celebrate another year of Wikipedia activities in the region and talk about what we have in stock for next year! Refreshments (and cake!) will be provided! Learn more »
December 11
December Dinner Meetup
WHEN
- Sunday, December 11, 2016
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
WHERE
- Vapiano's
1800 M Street NW, Washington, DC
Join your fellow Wikimedians for dinner at Vapiano in Dupont Circle! All are welcome, regardless of age or experience with Wikipedia.
December 17
Accessibility Workshop at the DC Public Library
WHEN
- Saturday, December 17, 2016
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
901 G Street NW, Washington, DC
This event has been postponed or cancelled.
Join us for a free-form discussion about Wikipedia and accessibility at the DC Public Library's Center for Accessibility. We'll talk about a variety of topics, such as the experience of reading and editing Wikipedia with assistive technology, ways to write image descriptions for screen readers, and Wikipedia's articles on accessibility-related subjects.
February 5
Relinking the White House Workshop
WHEN
- Sunday, February 5, 2017
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- Busboys and Poets
1025 5th Street NW, Washington, DC
Join us for an informal afternoon gathering as we work together update links from English Wikipedia to whitehouse.gov. Learn more »
February 18
Black History Month Edit-a-Thon at the DC Public Library
WHEN
- Saturday, February 18, 2017
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Join us as we work with the District of Columbia Public Library to honor Black History Month with a Wikipedia edit-a-thon. The event will focus on improving Wikipedia entries using the library's Black Studies collection. Beginners are welcome, and Wikipedia training will be provided. Learn more »
February 25
February Dinner Meetup
WHEN
- Saturday, February 25, 2017
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
WHERE
- Vapiano's
1800 M Street NW, Washington, DC
Join your fellow Wikimedians for dinner at Vapiano in Dupont Circle! All are welcome, regardless of age or experience with Wikipedia.
February 26
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Sunday, February 26, 2017
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- Cove
1817 M Street NW, Washington, DC
The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business. All Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited to attend. Learn more »
March 8
Relinking the Government Edit-a-Thon
WHEN
- Wednesday, March 8, 2017
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Join us as we work with the attendees of the Enterprise MediaWiki Conference and MITRE Corporation to update Wikipedia articles related to the U.S. federal government to reflect changes since the presidential transition. Beginners are welcome, and some one-on-one Wikipedia training can be provided. Learn more »
March 11
Women in the Arts Edit-a-Thon at the National Museum of Women in the Arts
WHEN
- Saturday, March 11, 2017
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Join us as we work with the National Museum of Women in the Arts to honor Women's History Month with a Wikipedia edit-a-thon. The event will focus on improving Wikipedia entries related to notable women artists and art world figures. Beginners are welcome, and Wikipedia training will be provided. Learn more »
March 25
Art+Feminism Edit-a-Thon at the Smithsonian American Art Museum
WHEN
- Saturday, March 25, 2017
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Join us as we work with the Smithsonian American Art Museum to improve Wikipedia content related to feminism and art. Beginners are welcome, and Wikipedia training will be provided. Learn more »
March 26
March Dinner Meetup
WHEN
- Sunday, March 26, 2017
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
WHERE
- Vapiano's
1800 M Street NW, Washington, DC
Join your fellow Wikimedians for dinner at Vapiano in Dupont Circle! All are welcome, regardless of age or experience with Wikipedia.
March 28
Art+Feminism Edit-a-Thon at the University of Maryland
WHEN
- Tuesday, March 28, 2017
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Join us as we work with the University of Maryland Art Gallery and Michelle Smith Collaboratory for Visual Culture to honor Women's History Month with a public Art+Feminism Wikipedia edit-a-thon. The event will focus on improving Wikipedia entries related to notable women artists and art world figures. Learn more »