PEACE & JUSTICE EVENTS Seattle area starting June 28, 2009 Events new or changed since June 9 version are marked with (**), since May 25 version with (*) A calendar compiled by Jean Buskin; Additions or corrections e-mail bb369@scn.org, to receive this calendar by e-mail send a request to bb369@scn.org, specify text or RTF formatted or both, or notification of web posting only; THIS CALENDAR & FUTURE VERSIONS can be found on Seattle Community Network (telnet scn.org or dial 206-386-4199); & World Wide Web http://www.scn.org/activism/calendar or (text version) http://www.scn.org/activism/PJ-cal.txt, other web sites with events in the Puget Sound area: SEATTLE http://www.seattleactivism.org/ and http://www.snowCoalition.org, TACOMA http://www.ufppc.org and http://www.tacomapjh.org, OLYMPIA http://www.tcpronet.org and http://www.OlyFOR.org, PUGET SOUND, Women in Black Vigils in Gig Harbor, Bellevue, Edmonds, Seattle, http://seattlewomeninblack.pbwiki.com, BELLINGHAM http://www.whatcompjc.org/calendar.html, EUGENE Oregon http://www.planeteugene.com/peace-events, MONTANA http://www.montanapeaceseekers.org, Lots of NEIGHBORHOOD PEACE GROUPS, many formed at Garfield HS event Dec 8, 2002, holding vigils, leafletting, educational meetings, and more, see below and http://www.snowCoalition.org/contact.php Event planners: is your event ACCESSIBLE TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES? Please look at the information compiled by Marla S. Nonken discussing making your event accessible and publicizing that fact. Marla discusses ASL interpreters and setup arrangements for speechreading by people who are deaf and hard of hearing; setup considerations for people who use wheelchairs, and other people with limited mobility; considerations for people sensitive to tobacco smoke and fragrances; and more; please see http://www.scn.org/activism/calendar/disabilities.html Changes in events may occur, CONFIRMATION OF EVENTS IS ADVISED, ESPECIALLY FOR RECURRING EVENTS; calendar may be passed on freely JUNE IS PRIDE MONTH - celebrate LESBIAN GAY BISEXUAL TRANSGENDER INTERSEX pride. On June 27, 1969, the New York City police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar. For the first time in history, the patrons of the bar - many of whom were drag queens, young people of color - fought back, igniting days of rioting in Greenwich Village. Those riots, now referred to as The Stonewall Rebellion or The Stonewall Riots, are commemorated today in parades and festivals all over the world, usually in late June. They weren't the start of a GLBTI civil rights movement (it had been brewing for years with small, peaceful demonstrations) but they were the match that lit a fire for generations to come. Read first person accounts about the riots from people who were there and more http://www.workers.org/ww/1998/sylvia0702.html and http://www.stonewallvets.org/photos/NYCPD-mugshot.htm and http://www.glsenco.org/Resources/GLBT%20History/stonewall_r iots.htm and http://www.trikkx.com/history2.html, see Washington state proclamation at http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/pride_proclaimation.pdf , info about parades and other events http://gaylife.about.com/od/gaypride/a/2008parade.htm JUNE is TORTURE AWARENESS MONTH. Suggestions: Bring a torture survivor to speak in your community. TASSC (the Torture Abolition and Survivor Support Coalition) can help. TASSC also has a powerful DVD called "Torture Survivors Speak Out." info http://www.tassc.org/ see also http://www.nrcat.org National Religious Coalition Against Torture and Washington State Religious Coalition Against Torture http://www.wsrcat.org **THROUGH JULY 17, Your comments needed to STOP A PLANNED NEW MISSILE WHARF. Sailors call the Trident submarine "World War III in a can". Now the Navy wants to build a new "Explosives Handling Wharf" at it's Trident base at Bangor, about 20 miles upwind of Seattle. Submit comments on the scope of the Environmental Impact Statement. The Navy's Environmental Impact Statement is supposed to cover all potential environmental impacts of the proposed construction. The Navy, however, "will neither confirm nor deny" the presence of nuclear weapons at Bangor, so it claims it doesn't need to discuss their possible environmental impact. We disagree, and believe that significant public opposition can stop the proposal, especially with budget cuts being discussed at the Pentagon. The plan for a second wharf not only makes no sense economically or in terms of the President's focus on nuclear disarmament, but it also sends a dangerous message to Russia and every other nuclear power (and nuclear wannabees) that the U.S. intends to increase its reliance (and the size of the fleet) on Trident. Send your comments to nbkehweis@ssp.navy.mil or use the Navy's webform at https://ehw.nbkeis.com/Welcome.aspx, Read Peace Action's talking points at www.peaceactionofwa.org **THROUGH JULY 2, daily at 7 & 9 pm, at Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave, Seattle; Munyurangabo, A new film by Lee Isaac Chung. Set in the AFTERMATH OF THE RWANDAN GENOCIDE, Lee Isaac Chung's impressive debut feature, Munyurangabo is the story of two young men-one a Tutsi, the other a Hutu - trying to create futures by putting their pasts behind them. For Munyurangabo, this means seeking justice for his parents, who were killed during the fighting. For his friend Sangwa, resolution might come once he's able to revisit the lands he fled so long before. But Sangwa's parents are scared of the intentions of their son's companion-after all, "Hutus and Tutsi are supposed to be enemies." Chung, a Korean-American, traveled to Rwanda with a small crew and a nine-page script outline. Working with the cast, he completed his script with their real experiences. The result is fresh, immediate and utterly authentic. $6/NWFF members, $6.50/children and seniors, $9/general. All tickets half price every Monday! info ryan@nwfilmforum.org **SUN JUNE 28, 11 am, starts downtown Seattle around 4th & Union, goes to Seattle Center for all-day rally; SEATTLE LGBTQ PRIDE PARADE. Participants include the Safe Schools Coalition with the big yellow school bus. info http://www.seattlepride.org or Lisa 206-252-0982, or Join Jobs with Justice and Pride at Work and SeattlE NOW For Seattle Pride in the Labor Contingent; Gather at 4th Ave & Columbia St. Bring your organization's banner! Wear your union colors! Wear your favorite NOW Tee shirt. Jobs with Justice and Pride at Work will be educating LGBTQ workers at Pride on the benefits of the Employee Free Choice Act and the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). info Debbie 206-441-4969 **SUN JUNE 28, and subsequent Sundays, 11 am to 12:30 pm, on the corner of Main Street and Bothell Way NE, Bothell; Bothell MoveOn.org holds a VIGIL PROTESTING THE IRAQ WAR. Come join us and make your voice heard! Bring a sign if you have one, though we try to have extras on hand. We know you are out there and we would love to grow this vigil - currently we are getting between 2-10 people per week. Please come and join us! info tracy@ruef.us [added 1/20/08] **SUN JUNE 28, and subsequent Sundays, noon - 1 p.m., Intersection of South 320th Street and Pacific Hwy South in Federal Way; ANTI-WAR RALLY. Had enough? Join others around the nation who are gathering together at their local spots to declare that we've had enough of this war, enough of the corruption, enough of the lawlessness, enough of the lack of accountability, etc etc. etc. Our numbers may not have hit critical mass yet, but the legal and moral transgressions of this administration certainly have. A simple "Enough" is all you need on your sign. For those of you who have difficulty sticking to a word limit, especially a one word limit, please bring signs with your own brief (traffic passes by rapidly), but detailed, messages. info http://www.FederalWayMatters.org, info about the inspiration behind "Enough" events, http://www.theyoungturks.com/section/Enough [added 7/29/07] **SUN JUNE 28, and subsequent Sundays, noon - 1 p.m., at the corner of 12th and Commercial Ave, ANACORTES; PEACE VIGIL, This vigil began October, 2002, and everyone is welcome. Bring a sign of your choosing and join our friendly, peaceful group. info Howard Pellett 360-293-8128 or cpellett@cablerocket.com or Jim Taylor jmsophia@cnw.com or 360-299-9040 [updated 1/31/07] **SUN JUNE 28, and subsequent Sundays, noon to 1 pm, at Junction of California Ave SW and SW Alaska, West Seattle; WEST SEATTLE NEIGHBORS FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE, a SNOW affiliate, anti-war gathering. Show your opposition to the war in Iraq publicly. We have signs, buttons and leaflets. Join us! info jmrepp@comcast.net or John Repp 206-932-9522 [confirmed 8/7/07] **SUN JUNE 28, and subsequent Sundays, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., at N 175th St and Meridian Ave N, Shoreline; SHORELINE NEIGHBORS FOR PEACE weekly PEACE VIGIL, Come for all or part of the time. We have extra signs. info Dwight Gibb, 206-546-1864, or dgibb@earthlink.net [confirmed 6/7/09] **SUN JUNE 28, and subsequent Sundays, 12:30 -1:30 p.m., at the Brackett's Landing sign, to the left of the ferry station (as you face the ferry), on the corner of Main Street and Railroad Avenue, in downtown Edmonds; Snohomish County Women In Black, SILENT VIGIL FOR PEACE; Everyone is welcome to join us. You don't have to be a woman and you don't have to dress in black. We do ask, however, that all signs be peace signs. We have been there every Sunday, vigiling for peace, for over 6 years. SCWB coordinators Beth Burrows & Susie Schaefer are both long-time Edmonds residents, info beb@igc.org or 425-775-5383 [confirmed 10/13/08] **SUN JUNE 28, and subsequent Sundays, 1 pm, on KCTV (Comcast cable channel 22, Millennium 72 or 80); PORT OF SEATTLE COMMISSION MEETINGS AIR, with repeats at other schedule openings. This coverage is currently approved for a three-month demonstration period only. Please contact the Commission and urge them to extend permanent funding. info Lloyd Hara 206-726-8053 or CitizensForHara@comcast.net [confirmed 9/7/08] SUN JUNE 28, and subsequent 2nd & 4th Sundays, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, at 5328 12th Avenue South, Seattle; we will be SENDING REIKI ENERGY to various parts of and issues effecting the world to PROMOTE PEACE as well as to aspects within ourselves for greater healing. Each person present also receives their own Reiki "recharge" so they can keep shining their light into the world. Children welcome. Refreshments to be provided. $5-10 donation. info reikitrainingprogram@gmail.com [updated 3/16/09] MON & TUES JUNE 29 - 30, contact REACH for location; We Are the Change We've Been Waiting For: MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION THAT WORKS. $200 per person, including continental breakfast and lunch each day. This special conference is designed for educators looking for a systemic approach to making cultural competence a reality in their schools and across the district. Join teachers and administrators from different sized school districts to learn what they've done with REACH. At this conference, practitioners will share their implementation stories while also providing on-site coaching. You'll leave will a plan of your own. info 360-403-9631 or 800-205-4932 or or http://www.reachctr.org/ reach@nwlink.com **MON JUNE 29, and subsequent Mondays, noon - 1 pm, on SCAN TV, Public Access cable TV , channel 29/77 in King County or streaming live at http://www.scantv.org Pirate TV CHALLENGES THE MEDIA BLOCKADE by bringing you access to people and information unavailable on the Corporate Sponsor-ship. This show TBA. info Ed Mays http://www.edmaysproductions.net or 206-782-7605 or get on schedule list-serve via PirateTV@clearwire.net [updated 5/12//08] **MON JUNE 29, and subsequent Mondays, 7:30 pm, at St. John United Lutheran Church, 55th & Phinney, across from zoo, Seattle; VOLUNTARY SIMPLICITY GATHERINGS with Cecile Andrews **MON JUNE 29, and subsequent Mondays, 8 - 9 pm, on SCAN TV, Public Access cable TV , channel 29/77 in King County or streaming live at http://www.scantv.org Pirate TV CHALLENGES THE MEDIA BLOCKADE by bringing you access to people and information unavailable on the Corporate Sponsor-ship. This show TBA. info Ed Mays http://www.edmaysproductions.net or 206-782-7605 or get on schedule list-serve via PirateTV@clearwire.net [updated 5/12//08] **TUES JUNE 30, and subsequent Tuesdays, 7:30 - 9 a.m., at Woodland Park Aurora pedestrian overpasses, meet on the northernmost pedestrian overpass in Woodland Park 2 blocks south of N 59th St., Seattle, Access from Green Lake Way (turn by tennis courts) to the Upper Woodland parking lot; PHINNEY NEIGHBORS FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE, Cover the one to three pedestrian overpasses in Woodland Park with Peace Signs and Banners, banner against the war. We supply the banner. Come by and wave to passersby and chat with neighbors. info Neil Planert 206-782-8773 or John Bito, PNPJ liason- nowar@att.net or http://www.snowcoalition.org/event.php?action=list&h_id=35 [confirmed 12/29/08] **TUES JUNE 30, and subsequent Tuesdays, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., at Federal Building, 2nd & Marion, Seattle; Support the Ongoing DECLARATION OF PEACE. This demonstration is an outgrowth of Code Pink's summer vigil to Bring Troops Home Fast. Come stand with Joe Colgan and members of Military Families Speak Out. Join us in visits to the senators offices to demand that the troops be brought home and funding for an unjust war be cut off. (Joe is the father of Lt. Ben Colgan, KIA in Baghdad, Iraq, November 1, 2003.) info joepatcolgan@comcast.net or 206-824-5368 [updated 2/7/07] TUES JUNE 30, and subsequent last Tuesdays, noon - 1 pm, at Offices of Washington State Bar Association, 1325 4th Avenue, Suite 600, Seattle; forum on a topic of LAW & PEACE. This month topic: TBA. Sponsor: Washington State Bar Association World Peace Through Law Section. Members Free, Non-Section members: $25, Law students: $10. Members of the public: space-available (usually not a problem). CLE credit applied for. Pre-Registration required. info including on-line registration http://www.wsba.org/lawyers/groups/worldpeace or WSBA 800- 945-9722 [usual times confirmed 11/3/08] **TUES JUNE 30, and subsequent Tuesdays, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., at the intersection of 104th Ave (The Benson) and the Kent Kangley Rd, 256th St, Kent; Bring a cool sign. . SOUTH KING COUNTY PEACE VIGIL info Phil Heft 253-631-5789 [updated 5/2/09] **TUES JUNE 30, 2:15 - 3:45 pm, please allow yourself time to sign in and register, at UW Medicine South Lake Union Campus, Orin Smith Auditorium, 815 Mercer Street, Seattle; U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell Convenes an Expert Panel in Seattle To DISCUSS NATIONAL HEALTH CARE REFORM. please RSVP by email with your full name to healthcare@cantwell.senate.gov or 206-220-6400 **TUES JUNE 30, and subsequent Tuesdays, 5 to 7 pm, at the intersection of Tolt Ave. and Bird St in Carnation; PEACE VIGIL. info Mary Crane, epjc@songdog.eskimo.com [added 3/26/07] **TUES JUNE 30, 7 pm, in Seattle; Washington Public Campaigns will hold a public forum on HEALTH CARE REFORM. Congress will act on health care reform in the next 3-4 weeks. It's on a very fast track - and it may shape how health care coverage is financed and delivered in the U.S. for years! These forums we've organized are designed to provide solid, factual information about the bills in Congress - the actual deliberations going on right now. This information is essential so that the viewpoint of citizen-voters is informed, focused and heard by lawmakers. The essential message (to lawmakers) is: Listen to the voters .. not the special interests! But as legislation is crafted, details matter - and that's why we've arranged these public forums. Contact info for federal lawmakers is here: http://www.washclean.org/contactcongress.htm, info wpc@washclean.org or http://www.washclean.org/ or 206-784- 2522 **TUES JUNE 30, 7 pm, doors open at 6 pm, at Town Hall, 1119 8th Ave, Seattle; Debate between the KING COUNTY EXECUTIVE CANDIDATES ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES ranging from transit-oriented housing to Puget Sound, to open spaces and parks. The King County Executive is an important position that has considerable impact on Washington?s environment. The next Executive will have an impact on issues such as Puget Sound restoration, transportation, land use, and much more. Earth Ministry is working with a broad coalition of organizations, called King County's Green Choice to raise the profile of environmental issues such as climate change in the race for King County Executive. King County's Green Choice will host a debate on local environmental issues between the candidates. Free, Please RSVP to http://kingcountygreenchoice.org//index.php?page=events&vie w=eventdetail&eventi d=2, Once you?ve RSVPed, you'll have the opportunity to submit your own question to potentially be asked at the debate **TUES JUNE 30, and subsequent Tuesdays, 8 pm, (right before Democracy Nows new time slot) on Comcast cable access channel 77 in Seattle/ King County and live on the web http://www.scantv.org ; Talking Stick, a LOCALLY PRODUCED INDEPENDENT PROGRAM by Mike McCormick with coverage of progressive events and viewpoints; with program TBA. info talkingsticktv@yahoo.com or http://www.talkingsticktv.org [updated 7/9/08] *TUES JUNE 30, 8 p.m., 109 S Washington St, at Comedy Underground in Seattle's historic Pioneer Square; Join NARAL Pro-Choice Washington for Non-Profit Comedy Night. You'll see some of Seattle's best comics, and half the proceeds from the door SUPPORT A WOMAN'S RIGHT TO CHOOSE! The club is down a flight of stairs but elevator access is available if arranged in advance. Attendees must be at least 21 years old. Pre-sale, will-call tickets are $10, $12 at the door, $6 with student ID. info nataliafior@prochoicewashington.org or 206-624-1990 *TUES JUNE 30, 9 pm, on PBS stations, check local listings; Beyond Hatred, a Documentary about SEEKING JUSTICE AND TRANSCENDING HATE after the pointless death of gay man. In September 2002, three skinheads were roaming a park in Rheims, France, looking to "do an Arab," when they settled for a gay man instead. Twenty-nine-year-old Francois Chenu fought back fiercely, but he was beaten unconscious and thrown into a river, where he drowned. The acclaimed French verite film Beyond Hatred is the story of the crime's aftermath; above all, of the Chenu family's brave and heartrending struggle to seek justice while trying to make sense of such pointless violence and unbearable loss. With remarkable dignity, they fight to transcend hatred and the inevitable desire for revenge. trailer at http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2009/beyondhatred/preview.html, info http://www.pbs.org **JULY, at the Greenbean Coffeehouse, 210 N 85th St., Seattle; Gallery Features HomeStep Artwork. Throughout the month of July, the Greenbean Coffeehouse will be featuring art created by and photos of HomeStep children. HomeStep invites you to attend the art gallery opening on Thurs July 2nd from 6-8 p.m. There will be wine, appetizers, door prizes and a raffle. HomeStep, a program of the Church Council of Greater Seattle, provides stable housing, supportive services, and advocacy to HOMELESS ADULTS, YOUTH AND FAMILIES in our community. info http://www.home-step.org or Audra 206-525-1213 ext. 3037 **WEDS JULY 1, and subsequent Wednesdays, 7 am or first light - 8:30 a.m., at 100th Street pedestrian overpass on I-405, Kirkland; weekly OVERPASS PEACE DEMONSTRATION. info Todd Boyle tboyle@rosehill.net or 425-827-3107 [updated 12/26/07] **WEDS JULY 1, noon to 1 pm, outside the Seattle Justice Center, 5th and Cherry Streets, downtown Seattle; WHEEL/Church of Mary Magdalene Women in Black just received a new list of HOMELESS DEATHS from the King County Medical Examiners Office/Health Care for the Homeless; we learned of 6 new deaths, all of which occurred in June, requiring Women in Black to stand in vigil. Wes Singletary III, 39, died by suicide at the Aurora Bridge June 10th; James Ware, 48, died by suicide in Kent June 10th; Michael Lovelady, 51, was found dead at 8th NE and NE 67th June 16th. The cause of his death is pending. Aric Mayhew, 31, was found dead at 2nd N and N Mercer June 16th. The cause of his death is pending. Shawn Clark, 25, activist and friend to the street youth community, was hit by a train and killed at Carkeek Park June 20th, and Wade Doyle, 48, was found dead outside in Bellevue June 22nd; the cause of his death is pending. At least 22 have died outdoor/ violent deaths already this year. Where is the outcry? info WHEEL 206-956-0334 or wheelorg@yahoo.com **WEDS JULY 1, and subsequent Wednesdays, noon - 1 p.m., NW corner of Sylvester Park, corner of Legion & Capitol Way, Olympia; PEACE VIGIL, come for all or part of the hour to sustain Olympia Fellowship of Reconciliation persistent (every week since March 5, 1980) witness for peace and nonviolence; bring signs or use ours; info Glen 360-491-9093 [confirmed 8/8/07] **WEDS JULY 1, and subsequent Wednesdays, 2 - 3 p.m., on KKNW, 1150 AM radio or live at http://www.1150amkknw.com ; Northwest Interfaith Community Outreach takes a step forward with the new, weekly INTERFAITH TALK RADIO SHOW featuring Rabbi Ted Falcon, Muslim Sufi Minister Jamal Rahman and Pastor Don Mackenzie. Listen in and contribute to the growing and deepening interfaith dialogue on matters of SPIRITUALITY, FAITH, COMPASSION, INCLUSION AND SOCIAL JUSTICE. info http://www.interfaithtalkradio.com [updated 4/30/07] **WEDS JULY 1, and subsequent Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m. rush hour, at the intersections of Holly, Lakeway and Ellis, Bellingham; Join others to HOLD ANTI-WAR SIGNS. Lots of traffic to commune with. info Margie White 360-715-3470 [confirmed 12/2/06] **WEDS JULY 1, and subsequent Wednesdays, 5 - 6 p.m., in front of the U.S. Federal Courthouse, 1917 Pacific Ave., near 21st, Tacoma; PEACE VIGIL organized by People for Peace, Justice, and Healing, a continuous presence in Tacoma since 9/11. info http://www.tacomapjh.org [confirmed 10/24/08] **WEDS JULY 1, and subsequent Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7 p.m., in front of Ken's Market, SW corner of 73rd & Greenwood Ave N, Seattle; PHINNEY NEIGHBORS FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE information table, Please contact Andy to coordinate: 206- 789-5081, info John Bito, PNPJ liason- nowar@att.net or http://www.snowcoalition.org/event.php?action=list&h_id=35 [confirmed 11/7/07] WEDS JULY 1, and subsequent 1st Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7 p.m., at Labor Temple, Hall 8, 2800 1st Ave, Seattle; JOBS WITH JUSTICE Seattle Organizing Committee meeting, info 206-441-4969 [confirmed 3/5/07] **WEDS JULY 1, and subsequent Wednesdays, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., at NW Market St and 22nd NW, Seattle; WEEKLY PEACE VIGIL IN BALLARD, started by two women who felt compelled to express their dissent about the Iraq war. The focus is on ending the war, the occupation, prison abuse, and the theft of our country's wealth for military purposes. It is a place for people to express their dissent over what has happened, to demand that those responsible be held to account, and to discuss alternatives to war. BallardPeaceActivists (BPA) has been vigiling now at this location since fall 2002. Join us to stand for peace, call for bringing our troops home now, exercise your free speech rights, and show solidarity with your neighbors. Please join us for this interactive vigil/ discussion open to all points of view. info ballard@snowcoalition.org or 206-782- 0788 or 206-784-2085 [updated 10/1/07] **WEDS JULY 1, and subsequent Wednesdays, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., on the corner of Bethel and Sedgewick in Port Orchard, WA; POCAW, PORT ORCHARD CITIZENS AGAINST WAR, meets in a PEACE VIGIl and greets rush hour travelers, with signs for peace. Please come join us! info ilyana@oo.nu [added 9/3/06] **WEDS JULY 1, and subsequent Wednesdays, 5:30 pm, at YWCA Opportunity Place, 2024 Third Ave, Between Virginia & Lenora, Seattle; The BILINGUAL SPANISH & IMMIGRATION LEGAL CLINIC. To schedule an immigration appointment, call 206- 587-4009. For all other legal issues arrive at the clinic at 5:30 to sign up for an appointment, with 8 appointments available to those on a first come first serve basis. Both clinics provide free 30 minute appointments with an attorney for advice and consultation only. These attorneys do not provide representation. Interpreters Provided. info Arielle Rosenberg 206-267-7027 [confirmed 1/2/08] **WEDS JULY 1, and subsequent Wednesdays, 5:30 pm, at Senior Services 2208 Second Ave, Between Blanchard & Bell, Seattle; The BILINGUAL SPANISH & IMMIGRATION LEGAL CLINIC. To schedule an immigration appointment, call 206-587-4009. For all other legal issues arrive at the clinic at 5:30 to sign up for an appointment, with 8 appointments available to those on a first come first serve basis. Interpreters Provided. Both clinics provide free 30 minute appointments with an attorney for advice and consultation only. These attorneys do not provide representation. Interpreters Provided. info Arielle Rosenberg 206-267-7027 [confirmed 1/2/08] **WEDS JULY 1, and subsequent Wednesdays, 6 - 7:30 pm, at Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave, between E Howell & E Denny Way, Metro Buses 8, 10, and 43 stop nearby, Seattle; TRANS YOUTH SUPPORT AND DISCUSSION GROUP For FTM, MTF, transgender, transsexual, gender queer, gender variant, multi-gendered and trans/ gender questioning youth ages 22 and under. Volunteer-facilitated support/ discussion/ social group. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GAY LESBIAN BISEXUAL TRANSGENDER & QUESTIONING youth, ages 14-22. info http://www.lamberthouse.org/ or 206-322-2515 ext 16 [updated 7/15/07] **WEDS JULY 1, and subsequent Wednesdays, 6 p.m. on KBCS- FM, 91.3, online at http://www.kbcs.fm ; Live call-in talk show "VOICES OF DIVERSITY" will focus on topics related to CULTURAL DIVERSITY, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC ISSUES. The show is produced by Community Volunteers. Show is sponsored by the City of Bellevue Parks and Community Services department and KBCS; We'll also be taking calls from our listeners at 425-564-2424. This show: It wasn't all that long ago that many viewed HOME SCHOOLING as something done only by religious or New Age parents. These days, many parents are making the decision to educate their children at home. We'll talk to parents who have made the choice to educate their children at home and invite your telephone calls on this topic. Share your story at 425-564-2424. info Callie Shanafelt 425-452-7922 or cshanafelt@ci.bellevue.wa.us or http://www.kbcs.fm Show archive online at http://kbcs.fm/site/PageServer?pagename=voicesofdiversity [confirmed 5/24/08] WEDS JULY 1, and subsequent 1st Wednesdays, 6 pm, at Whatcom Peace & Justice Center's new offices in the Anything Grows building, 100 E. Maple Street, Bellingham; NONVIOLENT DIRECT DEMOCRACY OPEN DISCUSSION GROUP facilitated by local activist Ellen Murphy. Ellen is on the national nonviolence training committee of The Declaration of Peace. She has many years of experience with direct action, including work with her mentor Fr. Daniel Berrigan. This is an independent group of activist activity and all who come in the spirit of peace and nonviolence are welcome. info 360-734-0217 WEDS JULY 1, and subsequent 1st Wednesdays, 7 p.m., at Burien Library, 14700 8th Ave. SW, Burien; SOUTHEND NEIGHBORS FOR PEACE & JUSTICE presents the Wednesday Night at the MEANINGFUL MOVIES. If library parking lot is full, please park at nearby church parking lot. Sponsored by Southend Neighbors for Peace & Justice, info rdare2@yahoo.com [updated 5/30/07] **WEDS JULY 1, 7:30 p.m., at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Avenue at Seneca Street, downstairs, enter on Seneca, Seattle; Town Hall presents Thomas Sieverts: REIMAGINING URBAN SPACES. Some might call Tukwila, Des Moines, and Burien ?suburbs? or, more derisively, 'sprawl,' but German architect and urban planner Thomas Sieverts has a bigger name (and vision) for these 'in-between' areas: Zwischenstadt. In Sieverts' view, the transformation and reimagination of these places is the key to urban planning, and maybe more; with the growth of spaces between city centers and the countryside, he believes 'The fate of the in-between landscape is the fate of humanity.' To resensitize ourselves to this landscape, and to counter that sprawl stigma, Sieverts challenges people and architects to view these places without old prejudices, revisiting the unloved areas of the periphery and discovering things to change their attitudes. Sieverts engagement with the Northwest began last year in Portland with the debut of suddenly, a multifaceted project examining the new shape of cities. Sieverts, author of Where We Live Now, returns to the area (again through suddenly) for a four-day Seattle itinerary that includes a includes a Town Hall lecture on 'Urban Aesthetics'; a tour of Burien; talks with local leaders and planners; a series of films presented at NW Film Forum; and a Corridor Project dinner, produced by one pot. Presented by the Town Hall Center for Civic Life. Tickets are $5 at http://www.brownpapertickets.com or 800-838-3006, and at the door beginning at 6:30 pm. Town Hall members receive priority seating. info http://www.townhallseattle.org WEDS JULY 1, and subsequent 1st Wednesdays, please confirm, 7:30 pm, at the KBCS studios, Bellevue; COMMUNITY RADIO VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION. KBCS is growing a volunteer- powered and social justice-focused newsroom, where reporters and producers are community members committed to skill sharing and facilitating media making of, by, and for our communities. To get involved, come to one of our monthly public affairs volunteer orientations. The workshops are free, but we do ask you commit to using your newfound skills to help make community journalism happen at KBCS. Directions at http://www.kbcs.fm, RSVP to Joaquin Uy 425-564-6195, or juy@bcc.ctc.edu JULY 2 - 5, at Seabeck, WA; FELLOWSHIP OF RECONCILIATION'S ANNUAL NORTHWEST CONFERENCE. "Building a Just and Sustainable World" with Keynoters: Antonia Juhasz, policy analyst, activist, author of "Tyranny of Oil" (2008) and 'The Bush Agenda" (2006); and John Lindsay-Poland, co- director of National FOR's Task Force on Latin America & the Caribbean. Workshops include: global water problems, participatory economics & the environment, climate change, local & organic food, campaign financing, micro-finance & women's empowerment in Bangladesh, big oil & Obama, environmental justice & green jobs, health care, and more. Join people from WA, OR, and BC for a weekend of fun, music, and fellowship. info, brochure, and registration http://www.wwfor.org or wwfor@wwfor.org 206-789-5565 JULY 2 - 5, at Tule Lake, California; Tule Lake Pilgrimage. It has been 67 years since the U.S. government unjustly incarcerated 110,000 MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN OF JAPANESE ANCESTRY IN TEN WAR RELOCATION AUTHORITY camps, implementing a policy of exclusion and detention mandated by Executive Order 9066. Tule Lake became the largest and most controversial WRA camp when, in 1943, it was converted into a high-security Segregation Center to imprison 12,000 Japanese-Americans deemed 'disloyal' to the United States. The allegation of disloyalty was based on two deeply flawed questions - #27 questioned willingness to serve in the U.S. military forces and #28 questioned disavowal of loyalty to the Japanese emperor - that were used to divide persons of Japanese ancestry into categories of 'loyal' and 'disloyal.' Those who refused to give the mandatory yes answers to both questions were classified as disloyal and segregated at Tule Lake. Despite passage of over 65 years, of Redress and a Presidential apology, the Japanese Americans who protested and refused to cooperate with this government demand to prove loyalty remain at the margins of our history, usually ignored or stigmatized as disloyal troublemakers for their dissent. The 2009 Tule Lake Pilgrimage is dedicated to this spirit of dissent, to recognize the thousands of Japanese Americans who protested and were segregated at Tule Lake Segregation Center. We especially encourage survivors who were segregated in Tule Lake and their families to join us at this pilgrimage. These memories are a valuable part of our history, and we hope you will share your stories of our unsung Japanese American past. Departures will be organized from Seattle and other locations. Scholarships are available to anyone who needs them. info http://www.tulelake.org **JULY 2 - 5, in San Francisco; CONFERENCE SOCIALISM 2009. The Seattle Branch of the International Socialist Organization is organizing transportation and housing from the Seattle area. http://www.socialismconference.org JULY 2 - 3, at La Casa de California, Mexico City; The STUDENTS WE SHARE: New Research from the UNITED STATES AND MEXICO, a Binational Conference. This meeting will bring together our two nations' leading PreK-12 education and migration researchers and policymakers. It will provide a rare opportunity to share current research from both countries, and to explore future lines of interchange and collaboration in service to the children our countries share. In addition to thematic panels and keynote addresses from leaders in the field, there will be ample opportunities for cross-national networking and collaboration through participation in conference working groups and social activities. info http://www.civilrightsproject.ucla.edu/ or Ana K. Soltero Lopez, anaksoltero@ucla.edu *THURS JULY 2, and subsequent 1st & 3rd Thursdays, at Orion Center, 1828 Yale Ave., Seattle; Youthcare hosts Q Hour: A group for LGBTQ YOUTH and their allies. All activities are free and for youth ages 13-21. info 206- 622-5555, ext.212 [added 1/19/09] **THURS JULY 2, 9:30 a.m., at Council Chambers, City Hall, 600 4th Avenue, downtown Seattle; Seattle City Council FINANCE AND BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING. Report, public comment time, discussion and possible vote. info and confirmation 206-684-8888, info http://www.seattle.gov/council/agendasc/finance.pdf **THURS JULY 2, and subsequent Thursdays, noon - 1 p.m., at the Broadway Farmer's Market, Tacoma; PEACE VIGIL organized by United for Peace of Pierce County. All peaceful folk are welcome and encouraged to turn out! info http://www.ufppc.org [confirmed 6/20/08] **THURS JULY 2, and subsequent Thursdays, 1 - 2 p.m., on KKNW-AM, 1150,and streaming live at http://www.1150kknw.com/ and on http://afragenesis.net ; Culture Talk, with Kevin P. Henry, on Alternative Talk and on the Afra Genesis Network. We talk about the hot topics related to CULTURE, SOCIAL AND HEALTH ISSUES, live. info Kevin Henry khenry@bellevuewa.gov [added 1/4/08] **THURS JULY 2, and subsequent Thursdays, 2 pm, at Duwamish Industrial Training Center, Building N, 6770 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle WA; APPRENTICESHIP & NON- TRADITIONAL EMPLOYMENT for Women and Men. King County Training for Careers in Building Construction Trades Apprenticeships Develop Employment Skills. Hand & Power Tool Use; Blueprint Reading; Industrial Safety; Worker Rights and Responsibilities; Trades Math; Trades training with the following apprenticeships: Painters, Cement Masons, Ironworkers, Electricians. Earn Employable Certifications: Forklift Certification, Flagger's Card, Industrial First Aid/CPR. To learn more about Construction Readiness Training attend an ANEW ORIENTATION. Qualifications: 18 years or older, King County Resident, GED/High School Diploma recommended. info 206-768-6671 **THURS JULY 2, and subsequent Thursdays, 5 - 6 p.m., at Westlake Park near 4th and Pine, Seattle; PEACE VIGIL to protest U.S. POLICY IN AFGHANISTAN, PALESTINE/ISRAEL, AND IRAQ with silent / visible presence, leaflets, and info table, by Women in Black, Women wear black; men welcome to stand at the sidelines or to leaflet; a peace group in the tradition of the women who vigil weekly in Israel / Palestine; Seattle Women in Black have been standing every Thursday for over 7 years, and have passed out an estimated 46,800 leaflets opposing war, violence, hatred and prejudice. info 206-282-6107 or seattlewomeninblack@speakeasy.net or http://seattlewomeninblack.pbwiki.com [confirmed 6/26/09] **THURS JULY 2, 6 pm, in The Boeing Company Community Portrait Gallery at the Wing Luke Asian Museum, 719 South King Street, International District, Seattle; Across the Spectrum: Stories from QUEER ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICA. Opening reception, Free and open to the public. info http://www.wingluke.org or 206-623-5124 **THURS JULY 2, 6 - 8 p.m., at Greenbean Coffeehouse, 210 N 85th St., Seattle; art gallery opening of HomeStep Artwork, art created by and photos of HomeStep children. HomeStep, a program of the Church Council of Greater Seattle, provides stable housing, supportive services, and advocacy to HOMELESS ADULTS, YOUTH AND FAMILIES in our community. info http://www.home-step.org or Audra 206-525- 1213 ext. 3037 **THURS JULY 2, 6 - 8 p.m., at Peace Lutheran, 8316 39th Ave. SW, Seattle; Peace Lutheran of West Seattle invites you to the Seattle event for "Tour de Revs", three guys traveling 13,000 miles over three months on a custom built bamboo bike built for 3, with a goal of raising AWARENESS FOR WELLNESS as well as raising 5 million for HUNGER PROGRAMS (domestically and internationally). Come meet the riders, hear the story, bring a meal item to share and a can of food for local food banks; then go on a sunset ride at 8 p.m. from church, down through Lincoln Park, to Alki, and ending at Harbor Avenue boat ramp. Dedicated bike parking will be provided onsite. Ride over and check it out! background on the Tour and on the custom bamboo Calfee triplet, http://www.tourderevs.org, info Rev. Erik Kindem 206-935-1962 THURS JULY 2, and subsequent 1st Thursdays, 6 - 8 pm, in the City Hall, Boards & Commission Conference Room CH L280, 601 Fifth Ave between Cherry and James Streets, downtown Seattle, phone or check website to confirm date, time and place; Seattle HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MEETING. SHRC is made up of 15 citizen representatives who advise the Mayor, the City Council, & all City of Seattle Depts in matters regarding human rights. The commission advocates for justice & equal opportunity & collaborates with & educates the public & private sectors about how to prevent & eliminate discrimination city-wide. Meetings open to the public. You can now listen to the SHRC meetings by calling 206-684-4718. Members of the public attending the City on official business will find several accessible parking stalls at the Sea-Park Parking Garage, located at 609 Six Avenue. info Marta Idowu marta.idowu@seattle.gov or 206- 684-4540 or http://www.seattle.gov/humanrights/meetings.htm [revised 5/4/08] THURS JULY 2, and subsequent 1st Thursdays, 6 - 7 p.m., at the downtown branch of the Seattle Public Library, 1000 4th Ave, Seattle; The Newcomers Resource Project at the King County Bar Association and the Seattle Public Library present a monthly LEGAL WORKSHOP series geared to IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES living in King County. Each installation of the series will feature a presentation given by community advocates and attorneys, immediately followed by the opportunity for questions and feedback. The series aims to arm newcomers and allies with knowledge of pertinent laws and an understanding of strategies for seeking recourse for violations of rights. Interpretation will be provided at every workshop. This workshop topic TBA. info Arielle 206-267-7027 or arieller@kcba.org THURS JULY 2, and subsequent 1st Thursdays, 6 - 8 pm, [note new location] at Kaladi Brothers Coffee, 511 E Pike St, Seattle; The LESBIAN GAY BISEXUAL TRANSGENDER QUEER BOOK CLUB. info http://www.seattlelgbt.org [updated 12/21/08] **THURS JULY 2, and subsequent Thursdays, 6 - 7 pm, on KBCS-FM, 91.3, online at http://www.kbcs.fm ; The One World Report team features NORTHWEST LABOR NEWS with Shift Break and Labor Neighbor Radio, local headlines, and commentary. One World Report is a weekly, hour-long news and public affairs showthat is volunteer-powered and community-centered. Our goal is to reclaim the airwaves for the benefit of the community and turn the power of the media over to the people. This show: A Gaping Chasm of HEALTH CARE DISPARITY IN CENTRAL AMERICA. Recently, KBCS producer Josh Platis traveled to Roatan Island in Honduras. He brings back a startling picture of immense health care disparity on an island where Hummers zoom by shantytowns. All this, including progressive community reports, Martha Baskin's Green A.C.R.E. Radio and John Sandifer's Labor Neighbor News Headlines. info http://www.kbcs.fm [confirmed 4/25/08] **THURS JULY 2, light supper 6:30 pm, conversation 7 pm, at Edmonds Christian Church, 23010 84th Ave. W., Edmonds; Jamal Rahman will Speak About PEACE ACROSS FAITH LINES. Jamal Rahman is a Muslim Sufi minister whose passion lies in interfaith community building. He remains rooted in his Islamic tradition and cultivates a "spaciousness" by being open to the beauty and wisdom of other faiths. By authentically and appreciatively understanding other paths, Jamal feels that he becomes a better Muslim. This spaciousness is not about conversion but about completion. Jamal has an abiding faith in the power of heart-to-heart connections to encompass differences and dissolve prejudices. He enjoys programs that celebrate life and unity through delight, laughter, and food. All are welcome. **THURS JULY 2, and subsequent Thursdays, 8:30 pm, on Channel 77 in Seattle or 29 in King County; Indymedia Presents, the weekly TV program by PepperSpray Productions which was born in the swirling tear gas of the WTO protests in Seattle. We are a collective of video activists dedicated to presenting the PEOPLE'S SIDE OF THE STORY, often ignored by corporate media. info http://www.peppersprayproductions.org [updated 9/29/08] **JULY 3 - FEB 14, in The Boeing Company Community Portrait Gallery at the Wing Luke Asian Museum, 719 South King Street, International District, Seattle; Across the Spectrum: Stories from QUEER ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICA. Across the Spectrum explores the journeys of Queer Asian Pacific Islander Americans. From Shaking Buddha in the Chinatown Seafair Parade to the meaning of marriage, hop on board and listen to stories on community, identity, love and pride. Portraits and oral histories will be featured. A series of community programs will also be offered in conjunction with the exhibit. info http://www.wingluke.org or 206-623-5124 JULY 3 - AUG 3, in Canada, US, Mexico and Cuba; IFCO/ PASTORS FOR PEACE FRIENDSHIPMENT TO CUBA. Time for Real Change. Time to end the US blockade of Cuba. 20th Friendshipment Caravan to Cuba, as an act of solidarity with our Cuban brothers and sisters as they celebrate the 50th anniversary of their revolution. We will take with us hundreds of tons of humanitarian aid, much of it aimed at supporting the ongoing reconstruction efforts in Cuba after the devastating impact of Hurricanes Gustav, Ike and Paloma this fall. We will also take a large contingent of citizens of the US and other countries, as part of a coordinated Travel Challenge along with sister organizations such as the Venceremos Brigade, US-Cuba Labor Exchange, and African Awareness Association. July 3 - 18, Caravan routes through US and Canadian cities; July 18 - 21, Orientation period, McAllen, TX; July 22 - 23, Border Crossing into Mexico and travel to Tampico; July 24 - Aug 2, Fly to Cuba for 9 day Cuba program; Aug 2, Fly to Tampico and travel back to border; Aug 3, Reverse challenge crossing into Texas; info and applications cucaravan@igc.org or 212-926-5757 **FRI JULY 3, and subsequent Fridays, 7:30 - 8:30 am, at 23rd and Union, Seattle; MADRONA- LESCHI Citizens against the War PEACE VIGIL. Let those driving to work see that they aren't the only ones against the war, give heart to antiwar supporters on the way to work. Protest the new escalation of the war on Iraq. Come for the whole time or a bit of time, Bring signs- but there are usually extras for all. Coffee afterwards at Verite on 34th. We have been vigiling weekly for 6 years! info Kathy Barker 206- 328-2804 or kbarker@systemsbiology.org, Sarah Banks 206- 720-1389 or SarahB@saranjan.com [confirmed 5/6/09] **FRI JULY 3, and subsequent Fridays, noon - 1 p.m., at the SE corner of Colby and Hewitt Avenues, downtown Everett; Everett Peace Action hosts a PEACE VIGIL. This group has vigiled every Friday since Oct 1, 2002. Rain or shine activists gather in front of the Bank of America to protest the Iraq War. We have done this since the beginning of the war and have attracted the bad element of pro-war, pro-Bush fanatics who gather on the opposite side of the intersection in front of the Frontier Bank. You can VOICE YOUR OPPOSITION TO THIS IMMORAL WAR for an hour every Friday. Come join us! info Albert Penta 360-792-2129 or albertpenta@hotmail or Linda Jackman l.misner@verizon.net [updated 11/23/07] **FRI JULY 3, 1 - 4 pm, at Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave, Seattle; Northwest Film Forum presents POLICE BEAT (written by Charles Mudede and directed by Robinson Devor), with after-film panel discussion with German architect and urban planner Thomas Sieverts, Matthew Stadler, and Charles Mudede. Tickets $7 **FRI JULY 3, and subsequent Fridays, 4 - 5 p.m., in front of the Bellingham Federal Building on Cornwall and Magnolia, Bellingham; PEACE VIGIL, a Bellingham tradition since 1967. Join the Peace Zone afterwards for announcements and discussion at The Mount Bakery Restaurant, 308 W. Champion Street. info 360-733-4146 [updated 10/15/08] **FRI JULY 3, and subsequent Fridays, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., at the south end of Percival Landing, 4th & Water, downtown Olympia; The Olympia Fellowship of Reconciliation invites everyone to a weekly VIGIL FOR PEACE AND NONVIOLENCE. Ongoing vigil since November 1998. info Glen 360-491-9093 glen@olywa.net [confirmed 8/8/07] **FRI JULY 3, and subsequent Fridays, 5 - 6 p.m., on Ruston Way at the foot of McCarver St. near Johnny's Ocean Fish, on the waterfront, Tacoma; PEACE VIGIL organized by United for Peace of Pierce County. All peaceful folk are welcome and encouraged to turn out! info http://www.ufppc.org [web confirmed 11/25/06] **FRI JULY 3, and subsequent Fridays, 5 - 6 p.m., at 4th and Water Street, on the south side of W. 4th Ave. near the fountain, Olympia; WOMEN IN BLACK SILENT VIGIL FOR PEACE. Women only. Please wear black. Signs will be provided. Women in Black is a loose network of women worldwide committed to peace with justice and actively opposed to war and violence since 1988. approaching 2nd anniversary of weekly vigils in Olympia, info Karin Kraft 360-754-5352 or kraftkf@comcast.net or http://www.wib-oly.org [confirmed 10/4/04] **FRI JULY 3, and subsequent Fridays, 5:10 - 6:40, corner of Washington Ave and 1st St, Bremerton; PEACE VIGIL. Please join our group greeting two ferry commuter boats with signs of your choice. Between boats we relax at our favorite locally owned and operated coffee shop for thought provoking conversation. info kitsapforpeace@gmail.com or Jane Rebelowski 360-479-7179 (after 6 p.m.) [added 11/23/07] FRI JULY 3, near holiday, please confirm, and subsequent 1st Fridays, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, at Bellingham Dharma Hall, 1101 N. State Street, third floor, corner of Maple, Bellingham; MEDITATION FOR PEACE 5:30 - 6, Sponsored by the Bellingham Buddhist Peace Fellowship and Bellingham Dharma Hall. Followed by BUDDHIST PEACE FELLOWSHIP meeting, 6:15 - 7:30. All community members welcome. info 360-527-9101 [added 3/25/06] **FRI JULY 3, and subsequent Fridays, 6 - 7 p.m., at Anderson Park, Redmond Road at 168th, in Redmond; we stand together to WITNESS FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE, still going strong every week since 2002. Please bring signs which reflect current issues (some signs provided). This group is affiliated with Evergreen Peace and Justice http://www.epjc.net and SNOW Sound Nonviolent Opponents of War http://www.snowcoalition.org, All are welcome, info Peggy Loomis, 425-788-5292 or peggyloomis@hotmail.com [confirmed 2/7/07] **FRI JULY 3, and subsequent Fridays, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, at 4206 Rainier Ave South, Seattle; every Justice Works! general meeting includes JW! orientation, organizer training, letters to the editor, connections with incarcerated people, updates on our projects, programs, campaigns, direct action planning; Campaigns include: 1) 3-Strikes Reform 2) restoring voting rights to previously incarcerated people, and 3) No New Prisons. JW! is a grassroots criminal justice reform organization whose mission is UNDOING RACISM IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM as experienced by African Americans; info justice_works@yahoo.com or http://www.justiceworks.info or 206-725-9189 [updated 02/18/09] **FRI JULY 3, and subsequent 1st Fridays, 6:30 pm, on KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio; KBCS presents our newest locally produced public affairs program, Speak On It Radio. Host and producer Logic Amen connects HIP HOP COMMUNITIES WITH ISSUES CONCERNING SOCIETY, pop culture, spirituality and politics - and that's just the start. This month he'll talk with a member of the local community who was recently released after 12 years of incarceration. info http://www.kbcs.fm [added 8/6/07] *FRI JULY 3, and subsequent Fridays, 7 - 9:30 p.m., at Keystone Church, 5019 Keystone Pl., West of I-5, just North of 50th, Metro Bus Routes 16, 26 & 44, Seattle; Friday Night At the MEANINGFUL MOVIES and Wallingford Neighbors for Peace and Justice present A Film: 'we All Fall Down: The AMERICAN MORTGAGE CRISIS' (To Be Confirmed) (65 min, Gary Gasgarth and Kevin Stocklin, 2009). This timely and informative documentary chronicles the history of America's mortgage finance system, from its origins in the 1930s, when the federal government first made available long-term, fixed-rate loans to new American homeowners, to its current state of crisis, after an excess of risky mortgage financing led to the system's collapse, which in turn triggered a wider economic recession. We All Fall Down features dozens of clearly understandable interviews and commentary from a wide variety of industry experts and Wall Street insiders, including mortgage brokers, appraisers, bankers, lawyers, analysts, sellers and buyers, and economics scholars. The film concludes with an analysis of the economic and political impact of the collapse of the mortgage finance system on American society, now and likely for decades to come. followed by discussion. Free and open to the public! .. but Donations are kindly accepted. info http://www.meaningfulmovies.org FRI JULY 3, near holiday, please confirm, and subsequent 1st Fridays, 7:30 pm, at 911 Media Arts Center, 402 9th Ave N, South Lake Union, Seattle; 911 Media Arts Center and Hazel Wolf Environmental Film Network present a monthly showcase of progressive documentaries called the GREEN FILM SERIES. The HWEFN opens up its extensive film library to showcase documentaries of all shapes and sizes on environmental issues. This evening features TBA. Admission $5. info http://www.911media.org or http://www.hazelfilm.org FRI JULY 3, near holiday, please confirm, and subsequent 1st Fridays, 8 pm, at Christoff Gallery, 6004 12th Ave. S., Seattle; Film TBA. presented by "the levee breaking" monthly film series showcasing the use of CREATIVITY AND THE ARTS TO NURTURE SOCIAL JUSTICE. Age 21 and over only venue. Donations accepted. info Jesse or Pamela 425-442- 7104 **JULY 4 - 7, in Lafayette Park outside the White House in Washington D.C.; The Change We Knead Now - BAKE BREAD FOR WORLD PEACE call for nonviolent civil action. Sit with us outside the White House and bake bread for World Peace; see July 7 2 pm event. PETITION SIGNING. All Welcome. Everyone is invited to join us outside the White House in support of the changes Americans voted for in the historic election of Obama. We spent trillions to bail out America's corporations now it's time to bail out the American people. On July 4, 2009 we will start baking bread with the sun outside the White House and ask people to sign this petition: 1. Implement universal government-paid (Single- Payer) healthcare for all; 2. Free federal prisoner Leonard Peltier by executive order today; 3. Solar energy collectors available for every house; 4. Passenger trains connecting every city; 5. Organic gardening classes in every school; 6. Call for a global ceasefire. Sit with us outside the White House to inspire Obama to implement the proposals of this petition within a year. America voted for change, but so far corporate America has high-jacked our dreams. This is the moment when Obama's supporters can push his administration to fulfill the mandate of his victory. Obama has the power to begin implementing these six priorities by July 4, 2010, so consider joining us outside the White House. (You don't need to bake bread to participate) info http://www.thechangewekneadnow.net or 575-770-3377 SAT JULY 4, 10 am - noon, at 21 Acres, 13701 NE 171st Street, near Woodinville; The Sustainable Saturday Series at 21 Acres presents an opportunity to the community to learn and participate in a variety of activities showcasing and demonstrating SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. Farm and garden demonstrations and volunteer work projects are planned between 10 a.m. and Noon, along with an official Farm Tour at 11 a.m. Volunteer tasks could include brush clearing, trail maintenance, light building maintenance and general garden tasks. Participate in a farm task, walk the trails, chat with a Community Gardener or just meander through the wildlife corridor. Find out what's growing in your community, when you visit 21 Acres. Educational programs and classes will continue to be added to the Sustainable Saturday Series each month. 21 Acres is a non-profit organization with the mission to cultivate, demonstrate and advance systems supporting sustainable agriculture. Along with the Community Garden, the land supports a community farm growing food for families, markets, schools and hunger relief. Free and open to the public. info 206-442-2061 or http://www.21acres.org **SAT JULY 4, and subsequent Saturdays, 10 - 11 am, at Bayview Park and Ride, intersection of HWY 525 and Bayview Road, Whidbey Island; SOUTH WHIDBEY PEACE VIGIL, info http://whidbeyprn.org/bayview.php [web confirmed 11/25/06] SAT JULY 4, and subsequent 1st Saturdays, 11 a.m. - noon, on the east side of Bothell Way at the corner of Ballinger Way, Lake Forest Park; Lake Forest Park for Peace MONTHLY VIGIL FOR DARFUR. Join us for our monthly vigil to call attention to the genocide in Darfur. All are welcome. Bring signs and banners. info Hallie Condit 206-365-5053 or hj_3246@hotmail.com [added 6/4/07] **SAT JULY 4, and subsequent Saturdays, 11 am - noon, at Bothell & Ballinger, just N. of LFP mall, Lake Forest Park; LAKE FOREST PARK FOR PEACE vigil. Holding signs, waving to people driving by, handing out flyers. Bring a sign, a friend, a smile and a wave. Weekly Community Meeting, All are welcome - join us! Over 4 years of vigiling for peace! There is a community meeting at 10 am before the vigil inside the Third Place Commons Meeting Room at Lake Forest Park Town Centre. All are welcome to both meeting and vigil. info Bob Trutnau bobtrut@juno.com [confirmed 3/7/09] **SAT JULY 4, and subsequent Saturdays until further notice, noon - 2 pm, at Westlake Plaza, 4th & Pine, downtown Seattle; PROTEST THE ISRAELI & EGYPTIAN SIEGE ON GAZA. Please watch the short video below to see what the siege is doing to the people of Gaza: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ex0v5BDVFHk, Following sidewalk education, join us for Conversation at La Brea Bakery. info Amin Odeh http://www.VoicesofPalestine.org or Theaacc.org [confirmed 12/17/08] **SAT JULY 4, and subsequent Saturdays, noon - 1pm, at the corner of Hwy 2 and Hwy 203 (Lewis St ), Monroe; MONROE PEACE VIGIL. info Albert Penta 360-793-2129 or albertpenta@hotmail.com [added 11/23/07] **SAT JULY 4, and subsequent Saturdays, noon - 1 p.m., SW corner Bellevue Way and NE 8th, Bellevue; WOMEN IN BLACK PEACE VIGIL. women will stand in silence together for peace and justice. Remind shoppers that the best gift in the world is peace, and this is the gift we want to give to our children and grandchildren. This is a great location and an opportunity for women to express their support of women and men who are determined to rid the injustices of the world nonviolently and through diplomatic means, Men are invited to stand with us. info 425-455-4048 [confirmed 8/6/07] **SAT JULY 4, and subsequent Saturdays, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., at S. 38th St. and Steele by Borders Books, Tacoma; PEACE VIGIL organized by United for Peace of Pierce County. All peaceful folk are welcome and encouraged to turn out! info http://www.ufppc.org [confirmed 3/25/08] **SAT JULY 4, and subsequent Saturdays, 2 - 4 p.m., at Westlake Park near 4th and Pine, Seattle; Vigil and leafletting to STOP PRE-EMPTIVE WARS AND DEFEND OUR CIVIL LIBERTIES, this vigil, started by 911 Peace Coalition, has been going on over 6 years! info commiett@yahoo.com [confirmed 6/19/08] SAT JULY 4, holiday, please confirm, and subsequent 1st Saturdays, 3 - 5 p.m., at the Keystone Congregational Church, 5019 Keystone Place N, just north of N 50th and Sunnyside N, Seattle; regular meeting of the merged Citizens Concerned for the People of Iraq and the Interfaith Network of Concern for the People of Iraq, since 1996 challenging the U.S. embargo which killed thousands of chidren per month, now reassessing how to PROMOTE PEACE AND SUPPORT IRAQIS; INOC is a program unit of the Church Council of Greater Seattle, info Rev. Rich Gamble, spambles@yahoo.com or 206-632-6021 or http://www.concernforiraq.org [usual time confirmed 4/2/09] SAT JULY 4, holiday, please confirm, and subsequent 1st Saturdays, 8 - 10 pm, at Hidmo Eritrean Cuisine Restaurant, 2000 S. Jackson Street at 20th, Seattle; COMMUNITIES AGAINST RAPE AND ABUSE (CARA) invite you to Ladies First, with the support and sponsorship of Hidmo Entertainment, B- Girl Bench, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, and Many Community Artists & Activists. Ladies First puts ladies first, by featuring or highlighting women and transgender people through their creation of various art forms. whether it is Hip Hop, Funk, drumming, guitar, spokenword, Rock, djing, metal work, jewelry, emceeing, b-girl, dance, music, art, graffitti, and so much more. Join us as we celebrate the accomplishment of these artists and their many years of work. This is an all ages event, all genders event, so we can give honor to these performers and creators. It is what we create it to be. info cara.intern@gmail.com [added 12/18/07] **SUN JULY 5, and subsequent Sundays, 11 am to 12:30 pm, on the corner of Main Street and Bothell Way NE, Bothell; Bothell MoveOn.org holds a VIGIL PROTESTING THE IRAQ WAR. Come join us and make your voice heard! Bring a sign if you have one, though we try to have extras on hand. We know you are out there and we would love to grow this vigil - currently we are getting between 2-10 people per week. Please come and join us! info tracy@ruef.us [added 1/20/08] **SUN JULY 5, and subsequent Sundays, noon - 1 p.m., Intersection of South 320th Street and Pacific Hwy South in Federal Way; ANTI-WAR RALLY. Had enough? Join others around the nation who are gathering together at their local spots to declare that we've had enough of this war, enough of the corruption, enough of the lawlessness, enough of the lack of accountability, etc etc. etc. Our numbers may not have hit critical mass yet, but the legal and moral transgressions of this administration certainly have. A simple "Enough" is all you need on your sign. For those of you who have difficulty sticking to a word limit, especially a one word limit, please bring signs with your own brief (traffic passes by rapidly), but detailed, messages. info http://www.FederalWayMatters.org, info about the inspiration behind "Enough" events, http://www.theyoungturks.com/section/Enough [added 7/29/07] **SUN JULY 5, and subsequent Sundays, noon - 1 p.m., at the corner of 12th and Commercial Ave, ANACORTES; PEACE VIGIL, This vigil began October, 2002, and everyone is welcome. Bring a sign of your choosing and join our friendly, peaceful group. info Howard Pellett 360-293-8128 or cpellett@cablerocket.com or Jim Taylor jmsophia@cnw.com or 360-299-9040 [updated 1/31/07] **SUN JULY 5, and subsequent Sundays, noon to 1 pm, at Junction of California Ave SW and SW Alaska, West Seattle; WEST SEATTLE NEIGHBORS FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE, a SNOW affiliate, anti-war gathering. Show your opposition to the war in Iraq publicly. We have signs, buttons and leaflets. Join us! info jmrepp@comcast.net or John Repp 206-932-9522 [confirmed 8/7/07] **SUN JULY 5, and subsequent Sundays, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., at N 175th St and Meridian Ave N, Shoreline; SHORELINE NEIGHBORS FOR PEACE weekly PEACE VIGIL, Come for all or part of the time. We have extra signs. info Dwight Gibb, 206-546-1864, or dgibb@earthlink.net [confirmed 6/7/09] **SUN JULY 5, and subsequent Sundays, 12:30 -1:30 p.m., at the Brackett's Landing sign, to the left of the ferry station (as you face the ferry), on the corner of Main Street and Railroad Avenue, in downtown Edmonds; Snohomish County Women In Black, SILENT VIGIL FOR PEACE; Everyone is welcome to join us. You don't have to be a woman and you don't have to dress in black. We do ask, however, that all signs be peace signs. We have been there every Sunday, vigiling for peace, for over 6 years. SCWB coordinators Beth Burrows & Susie Schaefer are both long-time Edmonds residents, info beb@igc.org or 425-775-5383 [confirmed 10/13/08] **SUN JULY 5, and subsequent Sundays, 1 pm, on KCTV (Comcast cable channel 22, Millennium 72 or 80); PORT OF SEATTLE COMMISSION MEETINGS AIR, with repeats at other schedule openings. This coverage is currently approved for a three-month demonstration period only. Please contact the Commission and urge them to extend permanent funding. info Lloyd Hara 206-726-8053 or CitizensForHara@comcast.net [confirmed 9/7/08] SUN JULY 5, and subsequent 1st Sundays, 1:30 pm, at Westlake Park, 4th Ave. and Pine St., downtown Seattle; Silent Vigil to STOP HUMAN TRAFFICKING. info Louise 206- 306-1312 SUN JULY 5, and subsequent 1st Sundays, 4 - 6 p.m., at POCAAN, 2200 S Rainier Ave S at S Walker St, Seattle; Sistah 2 Sistah Social/ Organizing Meeting, An opportunity to socialize & discuss/plan future activities. Sistah 2 Sistah is a social/support group for LESBIAN, BISEXUAL & TRANSGENDER WOMEN OF AFRICAN DESCENT, info 206-322-7061 ext 235; [updated 10/29/07] SUN JULY 5, and subsequent 1st Sundays, 4 - 5 p.m., at the intersection of Park St. & North Bend Blvd. next to the Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum and the Visitor's Center in North Bend; SNOQUALMIE/ NORTH BEND CITIZENS FOR CHANGE will hold a PEACE VIGIL to honor our troops in Iraq and to encourage their safe return home. Join us. Bring candles or flashlights. info rubin51@comcast.net [updated 3/21/07] **JULY 6 - 10, at Archbishop Hunthausen Hall, Seattle University, Seattle; The 2009 Institute for ECOLOGY, THEOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY AND JUSTICE is designed to reclaim the connection between spirit and earth and allow students to integrate the insights of science with the timeless wisdom of religious traditions. Students will gain resources that will nourish and inspire them to find new ways to challenge others to increase their ecological awareness. info Susan Hogan 206-296-5583 or http://www.seattleu.edu/events/detail.asp?sID=21239. **SAT JULY 6, 6 pm, at El Centro de la Raza, 2524 16th Avenue South, Seattle; Sendoff, potluck dinner and great music by Seattle/ Cuba Friendship Committee of bus with material aid in defiance of the US blockade of Cuba, part of the PASTORS FOR PEACE FRIENDSHIPMENT TO CUBA. info Tom Warner warner@scn.org or 206 523-1720 MON JULY 6, and subsequent 1st Mondays, Free GRANTWRITING CLINICS for Nonprofits. A joint venture between the Nonprofit Assistance Center and the Puget Sound Grant Writers Association Nonprofit Assistance Center. Up to 2 members from an organization may bring a RFP, application guidelines, draft proposal or a proposal not funded and an experienced grant writer will give you one-on-one guidance! Organizations must have budgets under $500,000. Seen by appointment only. info 206-324-5850 or http://www.nacseattle.org or info@NACSeattle.org or http://www.dakotta.com or 206-973 7449 [usual time confirmed 5/15/06] **MON JULY 6, and subsequent Mondays, noon - 1 pm, on SCAN TV, Public Access cable TV , channel 29/77 in King County or streaming live at http://www.scantv.org Pirate TV CHALLENGES THE MEDIA BLOCKADE by bringing you access to people and information unavailable on the Corporate Sponsor-ship. This show TBA. info Ed Mays http://www.edmaysproductions.net or 206-782-7605 or get on schedule list-serve via PirateTV@clearwire.net [updated 5/12//08] MON JULY 6, and subsequent 1st Mondays, please confirm by phone, 7 pm, at Horizon House, 900 University Street across from Virginia Mason Hospital, Seattle; Jubilee Northwest meeting. Oranization works on in cancelling unconscionable DEBTS OF THE WORLD'S POOREST NATIONS. info 206-382-3785 info 206-382-3785 [added 2/18/09] **MON JULY 6, and subsequent Mondays, 7:30 pm, at St. John United Lutheran Church, 55th & Phinney, across from zoo, Seattle; VOLUNTARY SIMPLICITY GATHERINGS with Cecile Andrews **MON JULY 6, and subsequent Mondays, 8 - 9 pm, on SCAN TV, Public Access cable TV , channel 29/77 in King County or streaming live at http://www.scantv.org Pirate TV CHALLENGES THE MEDIA BLOCKADE by bringing you access to people and information unavailable on the Corporate Sponsor-ship. This show TBA. info Ed Mays http://www.edmaysproductions.net or 206-782-7605 or get on schedule list-serve via PirateTV@clearwire.net [updated 5/12//08] **TUES JULY 7, and subsequent Tuesdays, 7:30 - 9 a.m., at Woodland Park Aurora pedestrian overpasses, meet on the northernmost pedestrian overpass in Woodland Park 2 blocks south of N 59th St., Seattle, Access from Green Lake Way (turn by tennis courts) to the Upper Woodland parking lot; PHINNEY NEIGHBORS FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE, Cover the one to three pedestrian overpasses in Woodland Park with Peace Signs and Banners, banner against the war. We supply the banner. Come by and wave to passersby and chat with neighbors. info Neil Planert 206-782-8773 or John Bito, PNPJ liason- nowar@att.net or http://www.snowcoalition.org/event.php?action=list&h_id=35 [confirmed 12/29/08] **TUES JULY 7, and subsequent Tuesdays, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., at Federal Building, 2nd & Marion, Seattle; Support the Ongoing DECLARATION OF PEACE. This demonstration is an outgrowth of Code Pink's summer vigil to Bring Troops Home Fast. Come stand with Joe Colgan and members of Military Families Speak Out. Join us in visits to the senators offices to demand that the troops be brought home and funding for an unjust war be cut off. (Joe is the father of Lt. Ben Colgan, KIA in Baghdad, Iraq, November 1, 2003.) info joepatcolgan@comcast.net or 206-824-5368 [updated 2/7/07] TUES JULY 7, and subsequent 1st Tuesdays, but please confirm, noon - 2 p.m., at Al Rochester Room, Floor 2, City Hall, 600 4th Avenue, downtown Seattle; Public Meeting on POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY held by the Office of Police Accountability Review Panel (OPARB), info 206-684-8146 or opareviewboard@seattle.gov, Listen to meetings in progress on the Boards & Commissions Listen 206-684-4718 **TUES JULY 7, and subsequent Tuesdays, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., at the intersection of 104th Ave (The Benson) and the Kent Kangley Rd, 256th St, Kent; Bring a cool sign. . SOUTH KING COUNTY PEACE VIGIL info Phil Heft 253-631-5789 [updated 5/2/09] **TUES JULY 7, 2 pm, at Lafayette Park outside the White House in Washington D.C.; The breaking of the bread - FIVE LOAVES FOR WORLD PEACE. Opening Event and News Conference - Prayer, Music, Speakers, and Petition Signing. All Welcome. Everyone is invited to join us outside the White House in support of the changes Americans voted for in the historic election of Obama. We spent trillions to bail out America's corporations now it's time to bail out the American people. On July 4, 2009 we will start baking bread with the sun outside the White House and ask people to sign this petition: 1. Implement universal government-paid (Single-Payer) healthcare for all; 2. Free federal prisoner Leonard Peltier by executive order today; 3. Solar energy collectors available for every house; 4. Passenger trains connecting every city; 5. Organic gardening classes in every school; 6. Call for a global ceasefire. Sit with us outside the White House to inspire Obama to implement the proposals of this petition within a year. America voted for change, but so far corporate America has high-jacked our dreams. This is the moment when Obama's supporters can push his administration to fulfill the mandate of his victory. Obama has the power to begin implementing these six priorities by July 4, 2010, so consider joining us outside the White House. (You don't need to bake bread to participate) info http://www.thechangewekneadnow.net or 575-770-3377 **TUES JULY 7, and subsequent Tuesdays, 5 to 7 pm, at the intersection of Tolt Ave. and Bird St in Carnation; PEACE VIGIL. info Mary Crane, epjc@songdog.eskimo.com [added 3/26/07] TUES JULY 7, and subsequent 1st Tuesdays, 6:30 pm, at Mosaic Coffee House, 4401 2nd Avenue NE, Seattle, located in the Church of the Nazarene, directly behind the Dick's Drive in on N. 45th in Wallingford, near bus routes 16, 26 and 44, parking is available behind Dick's Drive In; meeting of Amnesty International Group 4, working to PROTECT HUMAN RIGHTS WORLDWIDE; Group 4's current campaigns included working to free our group's Prisoner of Conscience, Ngawang Phulchung, a Tibetan monk, and Chinese internet activist Shi Tao, Western Region Focus Case; death penalty abolition; Stop Violence Against Women campaign; corporate accountability for human rights, including internet censorship in China; and U.S. human rights accountability including the "war on terror" and ending torture; this meeting, topic TBA. info http://www.scn.org/amnesty or aigroup4@gmail.com or 206- 622-2741 or amnestyintern.meetup.com [confirmed 11/3/08] **TUES JULY 7, 7 - 9 p.m., at Our Lady of the Lake Parish, Jubilee Hall, 8900 35th Ave NE, Wedgwood, Seattle; COMPOSTING FOR CREATION: The Climate Change Connection. What's the connection between composting and climate change? How do our kitchen scraps fit into our call to care for God's creation? How, specifically, will the Pacific Northwest be affected by climate change? Join Earth Ministry's Chris Olson, Outreach Coordinator and resident Master Composter, as he explains the how-tos of yard waste and worm bin composting and why they are an important tool in curbing global climate change. After the presentation check out a live worm bin, take home free composting resources, and ask Chris your toughest composting questions. This event is free. All are welcome! info Chris chris@earthministry.org or 206-632-2426 TUES JULY 7, and subsequent 1st Tuesdays, 7 p.m., phone for location, Seattle; meeting of CITIZENS FOR OVERT ACTION, educating the public about the threat to democracy here and abroad posed by covert action, told us about the CIA- Crack connection a decade before the San Jose Mercury report came out, info and to confirm meeting dates 206-547- 7735 [updated 2/24/07] **TUES JULY 7, and subsequent Tuesdays, 8 pm, (right before Democracy Nows new time slot) on Comcast cable access channel 77 in Seattle/ King County and live on the web http://www.scantv.org ; Talking Stick, a LOCALLY PRODUCED INDEPENDENT PROGRAM by Mike McCormick with coverage of progressive events and viewpoints; with program TBA. info talkingsticktv@yahoo.com or http://www.talkingsticktv.org [updated 7/9/08] **JULY 8 & 9, at Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave., between Pike & Pine, Seattle; Northwest Film Forum, Seattle's non-profit home for film, presents 69: An in- depth, yearlong exploration of the films of 1969. The Gay Deceivers (Bruce Kessler, USA, 1969, 35mm, 97 min) In the year of the Stonewall riots and the dawn of the gay rights movement, it's ironic that the one US release to deal openly with homosexuality was this outrageous comedy about two straight men PRETENDING TO BE GAY TO AVOID THE DRAFT. Although criticized for its stereotypes, for viewers today it's a fun watch that's frequently hilarious-with a lavishly decorated bungalow as the set for the bedlam and bed-hopping. Tickets $6/NWFF members, $6.50/children and seniors, $9/general, Half Price Mondays! All tickets half price every Monday! Tickets and info http://www.nwfilmforum.org or 206-329-2629 or 1-800-838- 3006 **WEDS JULY 8, and subsequent Wednesdays, 7 am or first light - 8:30 a.m., at 100th Street pedestrian overpass on I-405, Kirkland; weekly OVERPASS PEACE DEMONSTRATION. info Todd Boyle tboyle@rosehill.net or 425-827-3107 [updated 12/26/07] **WEDS JULY 8, and subsequent Wednesdays, noon - 1 p.m., NW corner of Sylvester Park, corner of Legion & Capitol Way, Olympia; PEACE VIGIL, come for all or part of the hour to sustain Olympia Fellowship of Reconciliation persistent (every week since March 5, 1980) witness for peace and nonviolence; bring signs or use ours; info Glen 360-491-9093 [confirmed 8/8/07] **WEDS JULY 8, and subsequent Wednesdays, 2 - 3 p.m., on KKNW, 1150 AM radio or live at http://www.1150amkknw.com ; Northwest Interfaith Community Outreach takes a step forward with the new, weekly INTERFAITH TALK RADIO SHOW featuring Rabbi Ted Falcon, Muslim Sufi Minister Jamal Rahman and Pastor Don Mackenzie. Listen in and contribute to the growing and deepening interfaith dialogue on matters of SPIRITUALITY, FAITH, COMPASSION, INCLUSION AND SOCIAL JUSTICE. info http://www.interfaithtalkradio.com [updated 4/30/07] **WEDS JULY 8, and subsequent Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m. rush hour, at the intersections of Holly, Lakeway and Ellis, Bellingham; Join others to HOLD ANTI-WAR SIGNS. Lots of traffic to commune with. info Margie White 360-715-3470 [confirmed 12/2/06] **WEDS JULY 8, and subsequent Wednesdays, 5 - 6 p.m., in front of the U.S. Federal Courthouse, 1917 Pacific Ave., near 21st, Tacoma; PEACE VIGIL organized by People for Peace, Justice, and Healing, a continuous presence in Tacoma since 9/11. info http://www.tacomapjh.org [confirmed 10/24/08] **WEDS JULY 8, and subsequent 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 5:15 to 6:15 pm, on Pacific Avenue in front of Union Station at S. 19th St., Park at the Tacoma Dome and take the light rail, Tacoma; TACOMA WOMEN IN BLACK PEACE VIGIL. We stand beside the vigil of United for Peace of Pierce County (5 - 6 pm every Wednesday) for three quarters of an hour and stay on another quarter hour after they leave. Please wear black or plain dark clothes, and do not bring signs. Men are welcome to leaflet, or to stand in vigil at one end of our group. Tacoma Women in Black is part of an international network of women who vigil for peace, justice and non-violent solutions to conflict. Each group is independent, linked to others by the way women stand together in public places, in silence, wearing black. info Barbara 253-380-0164, or Bmadsen61@hotmail.com or http://www.speakeasy.org/~loris/twib.html#vigil [added 1/1/08] **WEDS JULY 8, and subsequent Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7 p.m., in front of Ken's Market, SW corner of 73rd & Greenwood Ave N, Seattle; PHINNEY NEIGHBORS FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE information table, Please contact Andy to coordinate: 206- 789-5081, info John Bito, PNPJ liason- nowar@att.net or http://www.snowcoalition.org/event.php?action=list&h_id=35 [confirmed 11/7/07] **WEDS JULY 8, and subsequent Wednesdays, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., at NW Market St and 22nd NW, Seattle; WEEKLY PEACE VIGIL IN BALLARD, started by two women who felt compelled to express their dissent about the Iraq war. The focus is on ending the war, the occupation, prison abuse, and the theft of our country's wealth for military purposes. It is a place for people to express their dissent over what has happened, to demand that those responsible be held to account, and to discuss alternatives to war. BallardPeaceActivists (BPA) has been vigiling now at this location since fall 2002. Join us to stand for peace, call for bringing our troops home now, exercise your free speech rights, and show solidarity with your neighbors. Please join us for this interactive vigil/ discussion open to all points of view. info ballard@snowcoalition.org or 206-782- 0788 or 206-784-2085 [updated 10/1/07] **WEDS JULY 8, and subsequent Wednesdays, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., on the corner of Bethel and Sedgewick in Port Orchard, WA; POCAW, PORT ORCHARD CITIZENS AGAINST WAR, meets in a PEACE VIGIl and greets rush hour travelers, with signs for peace. Please come join us! info ilyana@oo.nu [added 9/3/06] **WEDS JULY 8, and subsequent Wednesdays, 5:30 pm, at YWCA Opportunity Place, 2024 Third Ave, Between Virginia & Lenora, Seattle; The BILINGUAL SPANISH & IMMIGRATION LEGAL CLINIC. To schedule an immigration appointment, call 206- 587-4009. For all other legal issues arrive at the clinic at 5:30 to sign up for an appointment, with 8 appointments available to those on a first come first serve basis. Both clinics provide free 30 minute appointments with an attorney for advice and consultation only. These attorneys do not provide representation. Interpreters Provided. info Arielle Rosenberg 206-267-7027 [confirmed 1/2/08] **WEDS JULY 8, and subsequent Wednesdays, 5:30 pm, at Senior Services 2208 Second Ave, Between Blanchard & Bell, Seattle; The BILINGUAL SPANISH & IMMIGRATION LEGAL CLINIC. To schedule an immigration appointment, call 206-587-4009. For all other legal issues arrive at the clinic at 5:30 to sign up for an appointment, with 8 appointments available to those on a first come first serve basis. Interpreters Provided. Both clinics provide free 30 minute appointments with an attorney for advice and consultation only. These attorneys do not provide representation. Interpreters Provided. info Arielle Rosenberg 206-267-7027 [confirmed 1/2/08] **WEDS JULY 8, and subsequent Wednesdays, 6 - 7:30 pm, at Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave, between E Howell & E Denny Way, Metro Buses 8, 10, and 43 stop nearby, Seattle; TRANS YOUTH SUPPORT AND DISCUSSION GROUP For FTM, MTF, transgender, transsexual, gender queer, gender variant, multi-gendered and trans/ gender questioning youth ages 22 and under. Volunteer-facilitated support/ discussion/ social group. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GAY LESBIAN BISEXUAL TRANSGENDER & QUESTIONING youth, ages 14-22. info http://www.lamberthouse.org/ or 206-322-2515 ext 16 [updated 7/15/07] **WEDS JULY 8, and subsequent Wednesdays, 6 p.m. on KBCS- FM, 91.3, online at http://www.kbcs.fm ; Live call-in talk show "VOICES OF DIVERSITY" will focus on topics related to CULTURAL DIVERSITY, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC ISSUES. The show is produced by Community Volunteers. Show is sponsored by the City of Bellevue Parks and Community Services department and KBCS; We'll also be taking calls from our listeners at 425-564-2424. This show: TBA. Share your story at 425-564-2424. info Callie Shanafelt 425-452-7922 or cshanafelt@ci.bellevue.wa.us or http://www.kbcs.fm Show archive online at http://kbcs.fm/site/PageServer?pagename=voicesofdiversity [confirmed 5/24/08] **WEDS JULY 8, 6 p.m., location to be determined; The next Seattle League of Justice community event. The League of Justice is a volunteer corps composed of YOUNG ADULTS (twenties and thirties) who consider themselves SPIRITUAL AND/OR RELIGIOUS and who are interested in SOCIAL SERVICE AND JUSTICE issues. For the July meeting we are holding our own clothing drive for the men involved in Tent City 3 - so don't forget to find some men's clothing to bring with you. As always, feel free to bring friends and ideas about how we can better get involved in social justice and action here in our community. info bsweet@thechurchcouncil.org **WEDS JULY 8, 6:30 pm, Meet-up outside Town Hall, 8th and Seneca, Seattle; PROTEST WAR CRIMINAL GENERAL PETRAEUS! General Petraeus is coming to Seattle to speak to the World Affair Council. Petraeus is known for working with Robert Gates to develop the deeply hated "troop surge" in Iraq. In early May, air strikes killed 140 civilians, by far the single deadliest incident since the invasion of 2001 under the command of Petraeus. General Petraeus insisted the military had video evidence that proved the strikes were aimed at the Taliban, and promised to release it soon. The video was never released. Petreaus is inarguably guilty of committing war crimes by carrying out a war of aggression and targeting civilians. info seattle@worldcantwait.org or http://www.worldcantwait.org **WEDS JULY 8, 7 pm, at Revolution Books, 89 S. Washington Street, Seattle; AFGHANISTAN: A WAR FOR EMPIRE, Not A Good War Gone Bad. Panel discussion on the U.S. occupation of Afghanistan. Is the war in Afghanistan a good war gone bad? Or is it part of a brutal agenda for U.S. empire? Speakers include Seth Manzel, Iraq Veterans Against the War and organizer of Coffee Strong G.I. coffeehouse, and Emma Kaplan, Youth & Student Coordinator of The World Can?t Wait. Sponsored by Revolution Books, info World Can't Wait info@worldcantwait.org or 866-973- 4463 or seattle@worldcantwait.org **WEDS JULY 8, 7:30 p.m., at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Avenue at Seneca Street, downstairs, enter on Seneca, Seattle; Seattle Science Lectures present Dean Kuipers on RADICAL ENVIRONMENTALISM. Environmentalism is all the rage these days, gaining followers, momentum, and exposure. But outside the mainstream's gentle 'green' movement lies a different kind of rage: radical environmentalists who take eco-defense into their own hands. Rod Coronado, an animal- rights activist and arsonist who was recently released from prison and has claimed to denounce direct action, spearheaded a movement that has led to more than 1,200 acts of sabotage, a billion dollars in damages, and a legal showdown that will define America's relationship with environmentalism, raising tough questions, such as: What is the definition of nonviolence? Should environmentalists be tried for terrorism? Los Angeles Times editor Dean Kuipers, author of Burning Rainbow Farm and Operation Bite Back: Rod Coronado's War to Save American Wilderness, looks into the radical Animal Liberation and Earth Liberation fronts through Coronado's story. Presented as part of Seattle Science Lectures, with University Book Store and Pacific Science Center. Tickets are $5 at http://www.brownpapertickets.com or 800-838-3006, and at the door beginning at 6:30 pm. Town Hall members receive priority seating. info http://www.townhallseattle.org JULY 9 - 12, at Bally's Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada; Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA), ALF-CIO, invites you to attend Generations United, Organizing For Change, APALA's 10th Biennial Convention. APALA is proud to host the first national convening of ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN WORKERS AND STUDENTS. This powerful alliance was launched when we invited students to join the labor movement through our Organizing Institute and has continued through our political program, Every Vote Counts, recruiting high school and college students to reach out and mobilize Asian Pacific Americanvotes. Registration Deadline June 1, $225, $30 for students. Scholarships Available. info http://www.apalanet.org/ht/d/sp/i/78109/pid/78109 or 202- 508-3733 or apala@apalanet.org **THURS JULY 9, and subsequent Thursdays, noon - 1 p.m., at the Broadway Farmer's Market, Tacoma; PEACE VIGIL organized by United for Peace of Pierce County. All peaceful folk are welcome and encouraged to turn out! info http://www.ufppc.org [confirmed 6/20/08] **THURS JULY 9, and subsequent Thursdays, 1 - 2 p.m., on KKNW-AM, 1150,and streaming live at http://www.1150kknw.com/ and on http://afragenesis.net ; Culture Talk, with Kevin P. Henry, on Alternative Talk and on the Afra Genesis Network. We talk about the hot topics related to CULTURE, SOCIAL AND HEALTH ISSUES, live. info Kevin Henry khenry@bellevuewa.gov [added 1/4/08] **THURS JULY 9, and subsequent Thursdays, 2 pm, at Duwamish Industrial Training Center, Building N, 6770 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle WA; APPRENTICESHIP & NON- TRADITIONAL EMPLOYMENT for Women and Men. King County Training for Careers in Building Construction Trades Apprenticeships Develop Employment Skills. Hand & Power Tool Use; Blueprint Reading; Industrial Safety; Worker Rights and Responsibilities; Trades Math; Trades training with the following apprenticeships: Painters, Cement Masons, Ironworkers, Electricians. Earn Employable Certifications: Forklift Certification, Flagger's Card, Industrial First Aid/CPR. To learn more about Construction Readiness Training attend an ANEW ORIENTATION. Qualifications: 18 years or older, King County Resident, GED/High School Diploma recommended. info 206-768-6671 **THURS JULY 9, and subsequent Thursdays, 5 - 6 p.m., at Westlake Park near 4th and Pine, Seattle; PEACE VIGIL to protest U.S. POLICY IN AFGHANISTAN, PALESTINE/ISRAEL, AND IRAQ with silent / visible presence, leaflets, and info table, by Women in Black, Women wear black; men welcome to stand at the sidelines or to leaflet; a peace group in the tradition of the women who vigil weekly in Israel / Palestine; Seattle Women in Black have been standing every Thursday for over 7 years, and have passed out an estimated 46,800 leaflets opposing war, violence, hatred and prejudice. info 206-282-6107 or seattlewomeninblack@speakeasy.net or http://seattlewomeninblack.pbwiki.com [confirmed 6/26/09] **THURS JULY 9, and subsequent Thursdays, 6 - 7 pm, on KBCS-FM, 91.3, online at http://www.kbcs.fm ; The One World Report team features NORTHWEST LABOR NEWS with Shift Break and Labor Neighbor Radio, local headlines, and commentary. One World Report is a weekly, hour-long news and public affairs showthat is volunteer-powered and community-centered. Our goal is to reclaim the airwaves for the benefit of the community and turn the power of the media over to the people. This show: TBA. info http://www.kbcs.fm [confirmed 4/25/08] **THURS JULY 9, 7 to 8:30 pm, at St. Patrick's Church, 2702 E Broadway, Seattle; SEX TRAFFICKING DOCUMENTARY Screening. Free screening of the ground-breaking documentary Demand. Sponsored by the Intercommunity Peace & Justice Center Young Adult Group. info 206-223-1138 or sfrancois@ipjc.org or http://www.ipjc.org **THURS JULY 9, and subsequent Thursdays, 8:30 pm, on Channel 77 in Seattle or 29 in King County; Indymedia Presents, the weekly TV program by PepperSpray Productions which was born in the swirling tear gas of the WTO protests in Seattle. We are a collective of video activists dedicated to presenting the PEOPLE'S SIDE OF THE STORY, often ignored by corporate media. info http://www.peppersprayproductions.org [updated 9/29/08] **FRI JULY 10, and subsequent Fridays, 7:30 - 8:30 am, at 23rd and Union, Seattle; MADRONA- LESCHI Citizens against the War PEACE VIGIL. Let those driving to work see that they aren't the only ones against the war, give heart to antiwar supporters on the way to work. Protest the new escalation of the war on Iraq. Come for the whole time or a bit of time, Bring signs- but there are usually extras for all. Coffee afterwards at Verite on 34th. We have been vigiling weekly for 6 years! info Kathy Barker 206- 328-2804 or kbarker@systemsbiology.org, Sarah Banks 206- 720-1389 or SarahB@saranjan.com [confirmed 5/6/09] **FRI JULY 10, and subsequent Fridays, noon - 1 p.m., at the SE corner of Colby and Hewitt Avenues, downtown Everett; Everett Peace Action hosts a PEACE VIGIL. This group has vigiled every Friday since Oct 1, 2002. Rain or shine activists gather in front of the Bank of America to protest the Iraq War. We have done this since the beginning of the war and have attracted the bad element of pro-war, pro-Bush fanatics who gather on the opposite side of the intersection in front of the Frontier Bank. You can VOICE YOUR OPPOSITION TO THIS IMMORAL WAR for an hour every Friday. Come join us! info Albert Penta 360-792-2129 or albertpenta@hotmail or Linda Jackman l.misner@verizon.net [updated 11/23/07] **FRI JULY 10, and subsequent Fridays, 4 - 5 p.m., in front of the Bellingham Federal Building on Cornwall and Magnolia, Bellingham; PEACE VIGIL, a Bellingham tradition since 1967. Join the Peace Zone afterwards for announcements and discussion at The Mount Bakery Restaurant, 308 W. Champion Street. info 360-733-4146 [updated 10/15/08] **FRI JULY 10, and subsequent Fridays, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., at the south end of Percival Landing, 4th & Water, downtown Olympia; The Olympia Fellowship of Reconciliation invites everyone to a weekly VIGIL FOR PEACE AND NONVIOLENCE. Ongoing vigil since November 1998. info Glen 360-491-9093 glen@olywa.net [confirmed 8/8/07] **FRI JULY 10, and subsequent Fridays, 5 - 6 p.m., on Ruston Way at the foot of McCarver St. near Johnny's Ocean Fish, on the waterfront, Tacoma; PEACE VIGIL organized by United for Peace of Pierce County. All peaceful folk are welcome and encouraged to turn out! info http://www.ufppc.org [web confirmed 11/25/06] **FRI JULY 10, and subsequent Fridays, 5 - 6 p.m., at 4th and Water Street, on the south side of W. 4th Ave. near the fountain, Olympia; WOMEN IN BLACK SILENT VIGIL FOR PEACE. Women only. Please wear black. Signs will be provided. Women in Black is a loose network of women worldwide committed to peace with justice and actively opposed to war and violence since 1988. approaching 2nd anniversary of weekly vigils in Olympia, info Karin Kraft 360-754-5352 or kraftkf@comcast.net or http://www.wib-oly.org [confirmed 10/4/04] **FRI JULY 10, and subsequent Fridays, 5:10 - 6:40, corner of Washington Ave and 1st St, Bremerton; PEACE VIGIL. Please join our group greeting two ferry commuter boats with signs of your choice. Between boats we relax at our favorite locally owned and operated coffee shop for thought provoking conversation. info kitsapforpeace@gmail.com or Jane Rebelowski 360-479-7179 (after 6 p.m.) [added 11/23/07] **FRI JULY 10, and subsequent Fridays, 6 - 7 p.m., at Anderson Park, Redmond Road at 168th, in Redmond; we stand together to WITNESS FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE, still going strong every week since 2002. Please bring signs which reflect current issues (some signs provided). This group is affiliated with Evergreen Peace and Justice http://www.epjc.net and SNOW Sound Nonviolent Opponents of War http://www.snowcoalition.org, All are welcome, info Peggy Loomis, 425-788-5292 or peggyloomis@hotmail.com [confirmed 2/7/07] **FRI JULY 10, and subsequent Fridays, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, at 4206 Rainier Ave South, Seattle; every Justice Works! general meeting includes JW! orientation, organizer training, letters to the editor, connections with incarcerated people, updates on our projects, programs, campaigns, direct action planning; Campaigns include: 1) 3-Strikes Reform 2) restoring voting rights to previously incarcerated people, and 3) No New Prisons. JW! is a grassroots criminal justice reform organization whose mission is UNDOING RACISM IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM as experienced by African Americans; info justice_works@yahoo.com or http://www.justiceworks.info or 206-725-9189 [updated 02/18/09] **FRI JULY 10, 7 - 9 pm, at Seattle University, Student Center, LeRoux Conference Room 160, Seattle; Seattle University's School of Theology and Ministry is hosting a free lecture on ECOLOGY: A NEW STORY by Brian Swimme, director of the Center for the Story of the Universe at the California Institute of Integral Studies. Swimme is the author of The Hidden Heart of the Cosmos, Manifesto for a Global Civilization (with Matthew Fox), The Universe is a Green Dragon and The Universe Story. This lecture is part of the Institute for Ecology, Theology, Spirituality, and Justice. info Sue sueh@seattleu.edu or 206-296-5583 or http://www.earthministry.org *FRI JULY 10, and subsequent Fridays, 7 - 9:30 p.m., at Keystone Church, 5019 Keystone Pl., West of I-5, just North of 50th, Metro Bus Routes 16, 26 & 44, Seattle; Friday Night At the MEANINGFUL MOVIES and Wallingford Neighbors for Peace and Justice present A Film: 'Rebuilding Hope' (78 min, Jen Marlowe, 2008) sneak preview! with the filmmaker, Jen Marlowe Co-sponsored by the City of Seattle and the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs. Rebuilding Hope features Gabriel Bol Deng, Koor Garang and Garang Mayuol, who were born in SOUTH SUDAN. In 1987, as young children, they were forced to flee when militiamen led violent attacks on their villages. They crossed Southern Sudan on foot, reaching safety in refugee camps in Ethiopia and Kenya. They came to the U.S. in 2001 as part of a large number of Southern Sudanese young men nicknamed 'Lost Boys.' In 2007, filmmaker Jen Marlowe accompanied these young men on their return to Sudan. The film documents Gabriel Bol, Koor, and Garang in their quest to find surviving family-members and rediscover and contribute to their homeland; it also sheds light on what the future holds for South Sudan in its struggle for peace, development and stability. Join us in a facilitated discussion on the current situation in Sudan with filmmaker, Jen Marlowe. Free and open to the public! .. but Donations are kindly accepted. info http://www.meaningfulmovies.org JULY 11 - 16, in New York City; NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE (NAACP) Centennial Convention. The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination. info http://www.naacp.org/events/convention/ or 1-877-NAACP-98 **JULY 11, CITY CHICKENS COOP TOUR with Seattle Tilth **SAT JULY 11, and subsequent Saturdays, 10 - 11 am, at Bayview Park and Ride, intersection of HWY 525 and Bayview Road, Whidbey Island; SOUTH WHIDBEY PEACE VIGIL, info http://whidbeyprn.org/bayview.php [web confirmed 11/25/06] SAT JULY 11, and subsequent 2nd Saturdays, 10 am, at Northwest Leadership Foundation, 717 Tacoma Ave. S., Tacoma; HATE FREE ZONE FAMILY MEETINGS: Please join us for a family meeting for those who have been AFFECTED BY DETENTION AND DEPORTATION. Families are encouraged to share their stories and learn about their human rights. Meetings are meant to provide support for families and an opportunity to advocate for change. info Deena 206-723- 2203 ext. 209 or deena@hatefreezone.org tollfree helpline 1-866-HFZONE1 (1-866-439-6631) [added 11/7/07] SAT JULY 11, and subsequent 2nd Saturdays, please confirm at website, 10 am, at the cafe in Third Place Books- Ravenna; SEATTLE ESPERANTO SOCIETY, the Seattle chapter of an international peace movement. The meeting is an informal discussion and language practice; beginners are welcome. info http://seattleesperanto.org, Free online Esperanto lessons at http://www.lernu.net SAT JULY 11, and subsequent 2nd Saturdays, 11 am - 1 pm, at Bradford Center, 750 - 108th Ave NE, Bellevue, one block north of Bellevue Transit Center; War and the Soul, A Book Discussion Group, HEALING VETS FROM PTSD. A safe place to come to help ourselves, so that we might help others. Vets Helping Vets. info Charlotte (a vet) 206-285-0341 **SAT JULY 11, and subsequent Saturdays, 11 am - noon, at Bothell & Ballinger, just N. of LFP mall, Lake Forest Park; LAKE FOREST PARK FOR PEACE vigil. Holding signs, waving to people driving by, handing out flyers. Bring a sign, a friend, a smile and a wave. Weekly Community Meeting, All are welcome - join us! Over 4 years of vigiling for peace! There is a community meeting at 10 am before the vigil inside the Third Place Commons Meeting Room at Lake Forest Park Town Centre. All are welcome to both meeting and vigil. info Bob Trutnau bobtrut@juno.com [confirmed 3/7/09] SAT JULY 11, and subsequent 2nd Saturdays, noon - 3 pm, at Northwest Detention Center, 1623 E J St, Tacoma; DEMAND HUMAN RIGHTS AT TACOMA IMMIGRATION PRISON! The government is using racial profiling and violating the rights of immigrant workers whose only "crime" is working. We will bring coffee and food, support and solidarity to visiting families. An injury to one is an injury to all! For carpool/ ride from Seattle call 206-218-4417 [updated 2/9/09] **SAT JULY 11, and subsequent Saturdays until further notice, noon - 2 pm, at Westlake Plaza, 4th & Pine, downtown Seattle; PROTEST THE ISRAELI & EGYPTIAN SIEGE ON GAZA. Please watch the short video below to see what the siege is doing to the people of Gaza: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ex0v5BDVFHk, Following sidewalk education, join us for Conversation at La Brea Bakery. info Amin Odeh http://www.VoicesofPalestine.org or Theaacc.org [confirmed 12/17/08] **SAT JULY 11, and subsequent Saturdays, noon - 1pm, at the corner of Hwy 2 and Hwy 203 (Lewis St ), Monroe; MONROE PEACE VIGIL. info Albert Penta 360-793-2129 or albertpenta@hotmail.com [added 11/23/07] **SAT JULY 11, and subsequent Saturdays, noon - 1 p.m., SW corner Bellevue Way and NE 8th, Bellevue; WOMEN IN BLACK PEACE VIGIL. women will stand in silence together for peace and justice. Remind shoppers that the best gift in the world is peace, and this is the gift we want to give to our children and grandchildren. This is a great location and an opportunity for women to express their support of women and men who are determined to rid the injustices of the world nonviolently and through diplomatic means, Men are invited to stand with us. info 425-455-4048 [confirmed 8/6/07] **SAT JULY 11, and subsequent Saturdays, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., at S. 38th St. and Steele by Borders Books, Tacoma; PEACE VIGIL organized by United for Peace of Pierce County. All peaceful folk are welcome and encouraged to turn out! info http://www.ufppc.org [confirmed 3/25/08] **SAT JULY 11, and subsequent Saturdays, 2 - 4 p.m., at Westlake Park near 4th and Pine, Seattle; Vigil and leafletting to STOP PRE-EMPTIVE WARS AND DEFEND OUR CIVIL LIBERTIES, this vigil, started by 911 Peace Coalition, has been going on over 6 years! info commiett@yahoo.com [confirmed 6/19/08] **SAT JULY 11, 7 pm, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th Street SW, Lynnwood; Palestine Cafe Presents Arches, A Benefit Concert furthering international understanding, peace, and goodwill and Dessert Reception for Gaza. Performance by the Al-Andalus Ensemble. Keynote Speech by Ramzy Baroud. "Sounds simultaneously foreign and familiar, different styles working so beautifully together." This is a free event, but a collection will be taken to AID RELIEF ORGANIZATIONS SERVING IN GAZA. info Suzy Baroud suzybaroud@hotmail.com or http://www.Andalus.com, 503-230- 2379 **SAT JULY 11, 7 pm, at the Queen Anne United Methodist Church, 1606 5th Ave W, Fellowship Hall entrance located on W Garfield Street, Seattle; Queen Anne Movie Guild Second Saturday at Seven Movie Night film showing. Second Saturday at Seven Movie Night showing Free showing of "Back to the Garden: Flower Power comes full circle" Directed by award-winning local filmmaker and cinematographer, Kevin Tomlinson Produced by Judy Kaplan. Woodstock may have ended long ago, but some RADICAL, GREAT NOTIONS SPAWNED IN THE 60'S are in the mainstream now. "Back to the Garden" takes us back twenty years, to a Healing Gathering in rural Washington state and introduces us to a group of back to the land hippies who dropped out to live off the grid, grow their own, and raise non-traditional families, then zooms ahead to the present to discover what's become of their dreams of environmental utopia and their alternative families, in the process revealing the personal sacrifices made to realize those dreams. Queen Anne Movie Guild is a volunteer group of QA residents who screen independent documentary movies focused on building community, sustainability, self-sufficiency, and environmental stewardship. The film and refreshments are free, donations accepted. A circle discussion follows. info http://www.queenannemovieguild.org **JULY 12 TO 17, at World Fellowship in the White Mountains, New Hampshire; Center for Popular Economics Summer Institute. The theme this year will be "After the Economic Meltdown: BUILDING A SOLIDARITY ECONOMY." The institute is a great opportunity to learn some economic fundamentals and discuss their relationship to our organizing for social justice and peace. info http://www.populareconomics.org, Contact World Fellowship to register for the institute, http://www.worldfellowship.org, info Arnie Alpert 603-224- 2407 **SUN JULY 12, 1:30 - 4:30 pm, at Temple Beth Am, 2632 NE 80th St., Seattle; Washington Interfaith Power & Light/Earth Ministry Summer Colleague Gathering Join us at a gathering to learn about Earth Ministry's newest project, Washington INTERFAITH POWER & LIGHT! Co-sponsored by the Temple Beth Am Green Team, this gathering will bring together people of many faith traditions from around Washington to discuss WAIPL, hear about the Jewish Climate Challenge, get updated on Earth Ministry's legislative efforts on CLIMATE CHANGE ISSUES, and network with others who are concerned about global warming. We will also offer tools and resources to help reduce the carbon footprint of your faith community and leave plenty of time to share ideas and learn from one another. Those planning to attend are encouraged to become members of Earth Ministry or WAIPL. info Chris chris@earthministry.org or 206-632-2426 SUN JULY 12, 5 pm, at 1423 10th Ave in the basement, Seattle; ANSWER film series. Fidel or Commandante or maybe FILM ABOUT CUBAN DOCTORS serving other nations? Film showing is free; donations will be accepted. Please confirm details at http://www.answerseattle.org **SUN JULY 12, and subsequent 2nd & 4th Sundays, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, at 5328 12th Avenue South, Seattle; we will be SENDING REIKI ENERGY to various parts of and issues effecting the world to PROMOTE PEACE as well as to aspects within ourselves for greater healing. Each person present also receives their own Reiki "recharge" so they can keep shining their light into the world. Children welcome. Refreshments to be provided. $5-10 donation. info reikitrainingprogram@gmail.com [updated 3/16/09] **JULY 13 - 18, on Vashon Island; Localize This! Action Camp. Please join Backbone Campaign, Ruckus Society and the Mosquito Fleet for 5 exciting days of creative tactics trainings, group camping, and connecting with seasoned and aspiring activists from around the nation. All participants will be provided with the opportunity to experience and TRAIN IN A WIDE RANGE OF CREATIVE TACTICS. These include nonviolence trainings, arts for social change workshops, land and water based techniques, campaign design and strategy, and more. Price reduced $300-$100 Sliding Scale (No one turned away for lack of funds); Open to ages 18 and up; Pre-registration and deposit required to reserve your spot. info Backbone Campaign 206-408-8058 or http://LocalizeThis.org MON JULY 13, and subsequent 2nd Mondays, please confrim at website, 7 pm, at Woodland Park Presbyterian Church, 225 N 70th, Seattle; Meeting of SOUND NONVIOLENT OPPONENTS OF WAR. info SNOW http://www.snowcoalition.org TUES JULY 14, and subsequent 2nd Tuesdays, 6:30 pm, at Marina Park Pavilion on the Kirkland waterfront park, on 255 bus route; KIRKLAND PEACE VIGIL meets monthly. We call ourselves "Citizens Along the Lake". info http://mysite.verizon.net/resuxn0n/citizensalongthelakeforp eace/ or Donna Schill 425-821-5596 **TUES JULY 14, and subsequent 2nd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. at the Greenwood Senior Center, 525 N. 85th St., Seattle; Transition Initiatives are part of a vibrant, international grassroots movement that builds community resilience in response to the challenges of peak oil, climate change and the economic crisis. This summer we will begin a COMMUNITY DISCUSSION to explore The Transition Handbook: From OIL DEPENDENCY TO LOCAL RESILIENCE by founder Rob Hopkins. This hands-on guide offers pragmatic and positive ways to help communities deal with the inevitable and profound changes ahead. Facilitated by Cecile Andrews. All are welcome! Meetings will be held once a month during the summer, with the hope of meeting more frequently in the fall. Books can be purchased for a 15% discount at Santoro's Books. (7405 Greenwood Ave. N) info Jenny 206- 297-0875 or http://greenwoodsage.blogspot.com/ JULY 15 - 17, in Guam; PACIFIC EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE. The theme is Preparing the Pacific Child for Life. info and registration http://www.prel.org/pec/pec-2009-registration.aspx info Venesia R. Luzanta 671-300-1545 or gpss.pec@gmail.com WEDS JULY 15, The GLOBAL SOCIAL SERIES IS A NETWORKING EVENT run every 3rd Wednesday by Global Washington. Each month a different region is targeted. this month topic: Convening CENTRAL AND SOUTH ASIA. info melissa@globalwa.org or 206-547-9330 WEDS JULY 15, and subsequent 3rd Wednesdays, noon, at St Mark's Cathedral Bloedel Hall, 1245 10th Ave E, Seattle; The INTERFAITH TASK FORCE ON HOMELESSNESS (ITFH) meets. info 425-442-5418 or itfh@comcast.net or http://www.itfhomeless.org [added 6/9/08] WEDS JULY 15, and subsequent 3rd Wednesdays, 6 - 9 p.m., call for location, Seattle; meeting of Cascade Neighborhood Council, SOUTH LAKE UNION neighborhood, info 206-587-0320 or Cascade People's Center cascadepeoplescenter@lcsnw.org [confirmed 9/19/05] **LATE JULY OR EARLY AUGUST, in Seattle; Freedom School is for youth ages 15 - 21 to LEARN ABOUT RACISM AND WORK TO UNDO IT. We spend 6 days each summer learning community organizing skills, taking field trips around the city and listening to elders in our community. We learn about why people are poor and critically look at the education system, the media, and the criminal justice system. We come together to create change and share culture. Freedom School is free to attend and lunch is provided free every day. We start each day around 10 am and end at about 4 pm. It is important that everyone stays the entire time. Freedom School is sponsored by the American Friends Service Committee Pacific Northwest Region, the Village of Hope, and the People's Institute Northwest. If you would like to be part of this year's freedom school contact Dustin Washington 206-632-0500 x14 or dwashington@afsc.org, Tyree Scott Freedom School, info http://www.seattlefreedomschool.org **THURS JULY 16, and subsequent 1st & 3rd Thursdays, at Orion Center, 1828 Yale Ave., Seattle; Youthcare hosts Q Hour: A group for LGBTQ YOUTH and their allies. All activities are free and for youth ages 13-21. info 206- 622-5555, ext.212 [added 1/19/09] **THURS JULY 16, 8:45 am - 12:15 pm, at The 2100 Building, 2100 24th Ave. S., Seattle; Washington Attorneys Assisting Community Organizations (WAACO) is sponsoring a workshop on INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND WEBSITE ISSUES FOR NONPROFIT LEADERS: Protecting Your Assets and Recognizing Your Vulnerabilities. Agenda: Overview of Intellectual Property Protections: Learn the Basics of Copyright, Trademarks, Patents, and Trade Secrets Protecting Your Intellectual Property On and Off the Web: Why ? and How ? Nonprofits Should Protect Their Valuable Intellectual Property Rights Think Before You Link: Avoid Running Afoul of 501(c)(3) of State Charitable Solicitation Rules. Presenters: Lisa Norton, Law Offices of Lisa Norton PLLC; Jen Chiang, Sean Croman, and Daniel Stevenson, Attorneys with the Seattle Office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati; Cost $30. Registration form available at http://www.waaco.org or 1-866-288-9695, or contact@waaco.org **THURS JULY 16, 9 am - 4 pm, at The 2100 Building, 2100 24th Ave S., Seattle; the Non-Profit Staff Development Coalition (NPSDC) http://www.learningconnections.org/coalition/ presents is continuing its popular Building Leadership Skills series. This workshop FACILITATE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE - the art and science of Facilitation Skills. Trainers: Lynda Silsbee, CPT, SPHR, Amanda Spraker, SPHR. Coalition Member Organization $80 - $90, Non-Member Organization $120. info Anna McCain 206-870-5908 or amccain@highline.edu, Register Now THURS JULY 16, and subsequent 3rd Thursdays, 6 - 8 pm, in the City Hall, Boards & Commission Conference Room CH L280, 601 Fifth Ave between Cherry and James Streets, downtown Seattle, check website to confirm date, time and place; Seattle COMMISSION FOR SEXUAL MINORITIES MEETING. Meetings open to the public. Members of the public attending the City on official business will find several accessible parking stalls at the Sea-Park Parking Garage, located at 609 Six Avenue. Wheel Chair Accessible. ASL interpretation upon request to 206-684-4514 at least two weeks in advance. info http://www.seattle.gov/scsm/meetings.htm or Marta Idowu marta.idowu@seattle.gov or 206-684-4500 [added 5/4/08] THURS JULY 16, and subsequent 3rd Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., at Harry Thomas Community Center, Lee House, New Holly Park, 7315 39th Ave South, Seattle [note new location]; QUEER PARENTS NETWORKING DINNER. Join Northwest Network for a free monthly dinner, meet other LBTG families & parents, and talk about the parenting issues that are affecting your life. Dinner & childcare is on us! Please RSVP to DeAnn Alcantara Thompson deann@nwnetwork.org or 206-568-7777 so we can plan for dinner and childcare. Open to all lesbian, bisexual, trans, gay, two-spirited, queer & questioning families - including parents, co-parents, other people who have a significant role in the life of a child and their kids. We look forward to seeing you there! Hosted by: The Northwest Network of Bi, Trans, Lesbian & Gay Survivors of Abuse [updated 1/19/08] **THURS JULY 16, 7:30 pm, at New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle; STAND UP TO FASCIST CREEPS: How to Stop 'Killers for Life,' Gay-Bashers and White Supremacists. Feminist writer Guerry Hoddersen, a founder of United Front Against Fascism, presents causes and cures for ultra-right murder and mayhem. Dinner, with vegetarian option, available at 6:30 pm for a $7.50 donation. Hosted by Radical Women. Everyone welcome. Wheelchair accessible. info, rides or childcare 206-722-6057 or 722-2453 FRI JULY 17, and subsequent 3rd Fridays, all day; Protest / Demonstration, a monthly day of action called the Iraq Moratorium, with activities occurring in communities, neighborhoods, cities and towns across the country UNTIL THE WAR IN IRAQ IS ENDED. info http://www.iraqmoratorium.org/ FRI JULY 17, and subsequent 3rd Fridays, Stand Up Seattle has endorsed the IRAQ MORATORIUM, http://www.iraqmoratorium.org for info about the moratorium and to to see a short video and description of our kick-off event on Sept. 21st. Join us and people all around the nation every third Friday of the month to demonstrate our anger and impatience with the ONGOING OCCUPATION OF IRAQ. info 206-524-2207 or standupseattle@gmail.com **FRI JULY 17, and subsequent Fridays, 7 - 9:30 p.m., at Keystone Church, 5019 Keystone Pl., West of I-5, just North of 50th, Metro Bus Routes 16, 26 & 44, Seattle; Friday Night At the MEANINGFUL MOVIES and Wallingford Neighbors for Peace and Justice present A Film: FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION: Resistance & Repression In The Age Of Intellectual Property (Kembrew McLeod & Jeremy Smith, 60 min, 2007) In 1998, university professor Kembrew McLeod (Associate Professor of Communication Studies at the University of Iowa) trademarked the phrase "freedom of expression" - a startling comment on the way that intellectual property law restricts creativity and expression of ideas. This provocative and amusing documentary explores the battles being waged in courts, classrooms, museums, film studios, and the Internet over control of our cultural commons. Discussion follows. Free and open to the public! .. but Donations are kindly accepted. info http://www.meaningfulmovies.org **SAT JULY 18, SOUND TRANSIT'S LIGHT RAIL LAUNCH. the light rail line from Westlake to Tukwila opens with a daylong celebration! Sustainable Ballard's Undriver Licensing Station will be at the Columbia City Station, hosted by our friends from Sustainable South Seattle and Transportation Choices. SAT JULY 18, and subsequent 18th of each month, at St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave E, Seattle; People of all faith traditions are are warmly welcomed for readings and community prayer. INTERFAITH VIGIL FOR PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST, Program of prayer, readings and reflection, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Stop by any time to join the vigil from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. in McCaw Chapel, 8 p.m. - 8 a.m. in Thomsen Chapel. info http://www.pepm.org and click on "Peace Vigil" or Tom Walker 425-641-9247 or http://www.eappi-us.org [updated 5/10/08] **SAT JULY 18, 10 a.m., Meet at Tully's at N 45th & Meridian, Seattle; WALLINGFORD WALKS. Visit several retail stores and a restaurant that have gone deep green. They will talk about why and how they have done it. A 3rd Saturday project of Sustainable Wallingford. **SAT JULY 18, 11 am - all day, on the campus of Meridian Park School, 17077 Meridian Ave N, Shoreline; SOLAR FILM FESTIVAL Special Screenings at the 6th Annual Shoreline Solarfest. 11 am, The History Of Oil (46 min, Robert Newman, 2007); 12:30 pm, Kilowatt Hours (65 min, Jeff Barrie, 2004), 2 pm Blind Spot (86 min, Adolfo Doring, 2008); Plus a number of short films! And don't miss the incredible selection of alternative energy displays and workshops! info http://www.shorelinesolar.org/ SAT JULY 18, and subsequent 3rd Saturdays, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m., Meet at 8799 19th Ave NW, a few blocks west of 15th NW in Ballard, Seattle; Crown Hill Natural Area NEIGHBORHOOD WORK PARTY PROJECT. We hope to host a crowd of interested neighbors to weed & mulch! Come meet us, volunteer a while, and learn about this wonderful neighborhood park! Sponsor: Friends of Crown Hill Glen, rsvp 3 days in advance please! info Joyce Ford, Plumis Park Advocates, 206-789-1394 SAT JULY 18, 3 - 11 pm, at St. Demetrios Church, 2100 Boyer Avenue E, in Montlake neighborhood, Seattle; the Community Alliance for Global Justice 3rd Annual STRENGTHENING LOCAL ECONOMIES, Everywhere Fair & Dinner. Fair 3 - 6 pm: free & open to the public. This year's Fair will involve multiple organizations presenting their work to the public in addition to hands-on workshops and opportunities to learn about food and farming directly from farmers and food-workers. Participants will also enjoy live music, hors d'oeuvres and libations! Dinner: Keynote: Steve Williamson, UFCW 21 on "Food workers' rights in the global food economy". United Food and Commercial Workers Local 21 is the largest private sector local union in the state of Washington with over 31,000 members working in grocery stores, and retail, health care and other service sector jobs. Dancing! 9 - 11pm: We are excited to announce that live music and dancing will follow the dinner program this year! This dinner is a fundraiser for CAGJ's organizing: please bring cash and checks to participate in the silent auction and dessert auction! Free Child-care available. Buy Your Tickets to the dinner today at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/67951, $35 regular admission, $65 Buy a ticket for yourself and ensure that a local farmer or food worker can be one of our honored guests! $12 low-income/ student/ senior. Volunteers needed, volunteers get in for free, contact Heather hrd99@igc.org, 206-406-4600. info Heather Day 206-405-4600 or http://www.seattleglobaljustice.org/slee-dinner/ SAT JULY 18, and subsequent 18th of each month, 5:30 p.m., this month location TBA locations in or near Bellingham; Monthly Prayer VIGIL FOR PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST. Join others for contemplation, meditation, prayer and liturgy for peace among the peoples of Israel and Palestine. Each month a different faith community sponsors the vigil. If you'd like your community to sponsor, contact Mary Robinson-Mohr 360-733-1325 or 360-734-0217 [confirmed 6/16/07] SAT JULY 18, and subsequent 3rd Saturdays, 6 - 9 pm, at JW! headquarters / Thrift store, 4206 Rainier Ave South, Seattle; Justice Works! hosts a donation-only "Coffee House". JW! is a grassroots criminal justice reform organization whose mission is UNDOING RACISM IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM as experienced by African Americans; info justice_works@yahoo.com or http://www.justiceworks.info or 206-725-9189 [added 02/18/09] **SAT JULY 18, 6:30 p.m., at Ascension Episcopal Church, 2330 Viewmont Way W., in Seattle's Magnolia neighborhood; The Palestinian Concerns Task Force of the Church Council of Greater Seattle, the Episcopal Bishop's Committee for Israel/ Palestine, and the Mideast Focus Initiative of Saint Mark's Cathedral invite you to a series of events featuring the Rev. Canon Naim Ateek, founder and director of Sabeel. Canon Ateek will speak and sign copies of his new book, A Palestinian Christian Cry for Reconciliation at a fundraising supper with catered Middle Eastern food. Since the 1991 founding of Sabeel (The Way) as the voice for Palestinian Christians, Naim Ateek has emerged as an international speaker and author and a leading ADVOCATE FOR JUSTICE AND PEACE IN ISRAEL/ PALESTINE. Proceeds benefit Sabeel. info on Sabeel, visit http://www.sabeel.org, The supper is $50 and reservations can be made at 1-800-838- 3006 or http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/71160 **SAT JULY 18, 7 - 10 pm, at Seattle Unity Church, 200 Eighth Ave. N., Seattle; An Evening With Iyanla Vanzant, life coach & best selling author. She is an INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER, new-thought spiritual teacher, author, and television personality, named one of the '100 Most Influential Black Americans' by Ebony magazine. Her classic books include In The Meantime, Until Today, One Day My Soul Just Opened Up, and her recent re-release of Tapping the Power Within. Iyanla is a gifted speaker who will inspire, uplift, and refresh your soul. Additional guests include inspirational speaker Bob Trask and music by Soundings of the Planet. Pre-sale tickets are $25 at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/68131, if available, tickets will be $35 at the door. info 360-650-9110 or http://www.threesixtyproductions.com JULY 19 - 26, in Birmingham AL; The 7th annual Leadership and Mentoring Institute (LMI) co-sponsored by the American Association of BLACKS IN HIGHER EDUCATION (AABHE) and Miles College (Birmingham, AL), prepares African American administrators and faculty for the next step of academic leadership. Application materials should be postmarked by April 10. info http://www.aabhe.org, 815- 753-0329 or lmi@blacksinhighered.org SUN JULY 19, and subsequent 3rd Sundays, 1 - 3:30 pm, email for location and agenda; P.E.A.R. PRESCHOOL EDUCATORS AGAINST RACISM. How to teach young children to reject bias and embrace differences requires deep study and reflection of our own teaching practices. Are you truly listening to children? Come join this conversation. info Mollypeach@hotmail.com [added 5/22/05] SUN JULY 19, and subsequent 3rd Sundays, 2:30 pm, in the Horizon House Forum at 900 University St., Seattle; HEALTH CARE FOR ALL Board Meeting, all welcome, info Mary Margaret 206-382-3785 [confirmed 12/20/08] JULY 20, 22, 27 AND 29, 10 am - 4 pm, at Reel Grrls New Media Lab, Central District, 1409 21st Ave, Seattle; REEL QUEER: A VIDEO PRODUCTION AND MEDIA LITERACY training course for LGBTQ teens (ages 13-19) of all genders. This is a program of Reel Grrls. No cost, thanks to generous support from the Pride Foundation. Use professional camera and editing equipment to make your voice heard in a safe environment with queer and questioning youth & mentors. Make a video in four days with queer and questioning youth media makers. Explore issues of gender, sexuality, and representation in the media, then learn the tools to make your own media in response to these issues. info reid@reelgrrls.org or rq@reelgrrls.org, info or to apply http://www.reelgrrls.org/reelqueer **MON JULY 20, 10:30 a.m., at Council Chambers, City Hall, 600 4th Avenue, downtown Seattle; Seattle City Council BUDGET COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING. Report, public comment time, discussion. info and confirmation 206-684- 8888, info http://www.seattle.gov/council/agendasc/budget.pdf MON JULY 20, and subsequent 3rd Mondays (4th Mon Jan & Feb), 5:30 - 7:30 pm, in the City Hall, Boards & Commission Conference Room CH L280, 601 Fifth Ave between Cherry and James Streets, downtown Seattle, check website to confirm date, time and place; SEATTLE WOMEN'S COMMISSION. Meetings open to the public. Members of the public attending the City on official business will find several accessible parking stalls at the Sea-Park Parking Garage, located at 609 Six Avenue. Wheel Chair Accessible. ASL interpretation upon request to 206-684-4537 at least two weeks in advance. info http://www.seattle.gov/womenscommission/meetings.htm or 206-684-4537 or Felicia Yearwood-Murrell felicia.yearwood-murrell@seattle.gov [added 5/4/08] MON JULY 20, and subsequent 3rd Mondays, 7 pm, at St Benedict's Parish Center, 1805 N 49th St., Seattle; CATHOLIC SUPPORT ORGANIZATION for parents, spouses, & families of GAY LESBIAN BISEXUAL TRANSGENDER PERSONS, as well as those minorities. info 425-462-9411 or 206-542- 2549 [confirmed 3/19/07] JULY 21 - 26, at Harmony Hill Retreat Center; Teach For Life: 8th Annual Educators' Institute with CNVC certified trainers Sura Hart, Jean Morrison, and John Cunningham. Join us for this seventh summer NONVIOLENT COMMUNICATION INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATORS, where you will spend five days with your peers learning and practicing the basics of Nonviolent Communication in a nurturing retreat environment. info info@nwcompass.org, or http://www.nwcompass.org or 206-382 8576 **TUES JULY 21, and most 3rd Tuesdays, please confirm, 2 - 4 p.m., at Planned Parenthood, 2001 E. Madison St., Seattle; SAFE SCHOOLS COALITION meeting, a public-private partnership of organizations (government agencies, schools, community agencies, churches, youth/student groups, gay/lesbian groups, human rights groups) and 400+ individuals working to help schools become safe places where every family can belong, where every educator can teach, and where every child can learn, regardless of GENDER IDENTITY OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION. Everyone is welcome - students, school employees, parents/guardians, community agencies, and individual community members. All Ages Welcome. You don't need to be a member to attend a Coalition meeting. It's not a "board" meeting. We network, plan joint projects, problem-solve, share cool freebies, and often have a speaker or video. Please park on the streets, don't park in the Planned Parenthood or church parking lot. attend in person or by phone; Please don't have your cell phone out on the first floor at Planned Parenthood due to HPAA (medical privacy) regs. details about how to call in or attend, contact Stefanie 206-263- 8936 or Stefanie.fox@kingcounty.gov, info http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/meet_who_when_where.htm l TUES JULY 21, and subsequent 3rd Tuesdays, 6 - 8 pm, at Pacific Gender Center, 1812 E Madison, Seattle; Seattle Police Department/LGBTQ Advisory Council Meeting. The Seattle POLICE DEPARTMENT'S SEXUAL MINORITIES/LGBTQ ADVISORY COUNCIL is a Council established by the Police Department to increase relationships and communications between the community and the Department. info 206-684- 8760 or Daniel Dueball: Daniel.Dueball@seattle.gov or http://www.seattlelgbt.org [updated 12/21/08] TUES JULY 21, and subsequent 3rd Tuesdays, but please confirm, 6 - 8 p.m., at Boards & Commissions room, Floor L2, City Hall, 600 4th Avenue, downtown Seattle; Public Meeting on POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY held by the Office of Police Accountability Review Panel (OPARB), info 206-684- 8146 or opareviewboard@seattle.gov, Listen to meetings in progress on the Boards & Commissions Listen 206-684-4718 TUES JULY 21, and subsequent 3rd Tuesdays, 6 - 6:30 pm, on SCAN, the Seattle Community Access Network TV, cable channels 77 (Comcast) and 29 (Millennium) and streaming video at http://www.SCANTV.org ; The Abe Keller Peace Education Fund is sponsoring a new cable program series entitled THINK PEACE: PEACEMAKING IN A TROUBLED WORLD. This month's program TBA. [confirmed 10/10/07] TUES JULY 21, and most subsequent 3rd Tuesdays, please phone or check website to confirm, 6:15 p.m., in the cafe at Elliott Bay bookstore in Pioneer Square, S Main St & 1st Ave S, Seattle; monthly board meeting of NICA, Northwest INTENTIONAL COMMUNITIES Association, a networking and education organization for intentional communities in the Pacific Northwest; info http://www.ic.org/nica or Fred 425-481-8044 [updated 12/2/06] **TUES JULY 21, and most subsequent 3rd Tuesdays, 7 - 9 pm, at Cascade People's Center, 309 Pontius Ave N, Seattle; GREEN PARTY OF SEATTLE monthly meeting, topic TBA. info and meeting confirmation Andrew Rose arose_1@yahoo.com [added 6/26/09] TUES JULY 21, and subsequent 3rd Tuesdays, 7 - 9 pm, at Opperman Design office, Ballard, Seattle; SUSTAINABLE BALLARD TRANSPORTATION GUILD Meeting. Feet, bikes, busses, carpools, boats, cars. Current projects: Ballard Artistic Bike Rack design Contest and Implementation, Ballard Grease Reclaimation project, Sail Transport Network. Bring your Advanced Transportation ideas! Potluck! Directions and info Vic 206-789-7646 JULY 22 - 24, 9 am - 4 pm, at NWETC - Headquarters, 650 South Orcas Street, Suite 220, Seattle; The Northwest Environmental Training Center presents The Carbon Series Conducting and Managing GHG Inventories, 3 one-day workshops with Instructor: Joshua Skov, Principal, Good Company. This course is intended as an introduction and overview of climate change, and associated effects, caused by human activities - primarily deforestation and combustion of fossil fuel. It covers five main subject areas: 1) The greenhouse effect-Understanding the basics, 2) HUMAN GENERATED GREENHOUSE GASES (GHG), 3) Options for controlling greenhouse gas emissions, 4) Climate changes - past, present and projected, 5) Organized efforts to track and reduce GHG emissions. The workshops may be taken individually or in any combination. The course is mainly oriented towards government agency staff or others with a need or desire to know more about CLIMATE CHANGE. Climate Policy, Carbon Credits and Business Risk, Course ID: SUST- 406, July 22. Managing Carbon: Footprints, Risk and Climate Action for Business and Government, Course ID: SUST-407, July 23. Carbon Footprints, Step by Step, Course ID: SUST-408, July 24. info 206-762-1976 or http://www.nwetc.org **WEDS JULY 22, and subsequent 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 5:15 to 6:15 pm, on Pacific Avenue in front of Union Station at S. 19th St., Park at the Tacoma Dome and take the light rail, Tacoma; TACOMA WOMEN IN BLACK PEACE VIGIL. We stand beside the vigil of United for Peace of Pierce County (5 - 6 pm every Wednesday) for three quarters of an hour and stay on another quarter hour after they leave. Please wear black or plain dark clothes, and do not bring signs. Men are welcome to leaflet, or to stand in vigil at one end of our group. Tacoma Women in Black is part of an international network of women who vigil for peace, justice and non-violent solutions to conflict. Each group is independent, linked to others by the way women stand together in public places, in silence, wearing black. info Barbara 253-380-0164, or Bmadsen61@hotmail.com or http://www.speakeasy.org/~loris/twib.html#vigil [added 1/1/08] **WEDS JULY 22, 7:30 p.m., at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Avenue at Seneca Street, downstairs, enter on Seneca, Seattle; Town Hall presents Chris Hedges on OUR DYING CULTURE. Newspapers are folding across the country, but we can't get enough 140-character Twitter Tweets. Presidential debates and political rhetoric are delivered at a sixth- grade reading level. Serious film, theater, and books are pushed to the margins of society. It's as if we live in two Americas, says Pulitzer Prize-winner Chris Hedges: One, now the minority, functions in a print-based, literate world that can cope with complexity and separate illusion from truth. The other, the majority, is retreating from the scary reality-based world into one of false certainty and squalid celebrity pseudo-events. Hedges, author of Empire of Illusion: The End of Literacy and the Triumph of Spectacle, visited professional wrestling bouts, the Adult Video News Awards, and Ivy League graduation ceremonies to expose the mechanisms used to divert us from confronting the economic, political, and moral collapse around us, and to chronicle the terrifying spiral of a dying culture. Presented by the Town Hall Center for Civic Life, with Elliott Bay Book Company. Tickets are $5 at http://www.brownpapertickets.com or 800-838-3006, and at the door beginning at 6:30 pm. Town Hall members receive priority seating. info http://www.townhallseattle.org **JULY 23 - 26, in Durham, North Carolina; The 2009 GREEN PARTY ANNUAL NATIONAL MEETING. Dorm-style accommodations and dining hall meals make this year's meeting low-key, friendly, and affordable. Workshops hosted by Green Party organizers from around the country will start at noon on Thurs and end noon Sunday. earlybird registration price of $130 through June 28, afterwards $160. info 202-319-7191 or toll-free (US) 866-41GREEN THURS & FRI JULY 23 & 24, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Location TBD, Seattle; The UNDOING RACISM WORKSHOP, offered by The People's Institute Northwest. The workshop addresses Analyzing Power, Defining Racism, Understanding the Manifestations of Racism, Learning from History, Sharing Culture, and Organizing to Undo Racism. The Undoing Racism Workshop is an intensive two-day workshop designed to educate, challenge and empower people to "undo" the racist structures that hinder effective social change. The training is based on the premise that racism has been systematically erected and that it can be "undone" if people understand where it comes from, how it functions and why it is perpetuated. This workshop is offered by The People's Institute for Survival and Beyond, a national multiracial, antiracist collective of veteran organizers and educators dedicated to building an effective movement for social change. The People's Institute was founded in 1980, has trained thousands of people in hundreds of communities throughout the United States, and is recognized nationally for the quality of its training. Registration $300, info and registration 206-938-1023 or pinwseattle@yahoo.com *THURS JULY 23, and subsequent 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m., at Holy Family of Jesus Church, 1427 E 40th St., just off Portland Avenue, Tacoma; Citizens for Responsible Justice (C4RJ) - Tacoma Support Group for FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS and any interested person. Come around to the back. We meet in the basement. Sign over basement entrance reads "Indochina Cultural and Service Center. JULY 24 - 26, at ITRON Inc. in the Spokane Valley, Spokane; LGBTQA Youth Conference for Hope Hosted by Odyssey Youth Center. Participation is expected from youth and adults in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, California, Alaska and Canada. In addition to a series of workshops for youth, there will be workshops for teachers, leaders, community members, service providers, and parents. We are excited about the possibility that over 500 LGBTQ INDIVIDUALS AND STRAIGHT ALLIES will join us in Spokane to network, learn and support each other. It is truly going to be an amazing event. info http://www.odysseyyouth.org/ or 509-325-3637 **FRI JULY 24, and subsequent Fridays except August 7 - 9:30 p.m., at Keystone Church, 5019 Keystone Pl., West of I-5, just North of 50th, Metro Bus Routes 16, 26 & 44, Seattle; Friday Night At the MEANINGFUL MOVIES and Wallingford Neighbors for Peace and Justice present A Film: TBA. Discussion follows. Free and open to the public! .. but Donations are kindly accepted. info http://www.meaningfulmovies.org **SAT JULY 25, 8 a.m., at Holy Cross Lutheran of Bellevue, 4315 129th Place SE, Bellevue; Holy Cross Lutheran of Bellevue invites you to their July Round Table discussion, ENDING U.S.-SPONSORED TORTURE FOREVER: a study of people of faith. Can torture be justified in any circumstances? Can cruel, inhumane, and degrading treatment be morally justified? The Round Table will begin by viewing "Ending U.S. - Sponsored Torture Forever: a study of people of faith," a film produced by the National Religious Campaign Against Torture in support of the "Torture Awareness Month" held in June. Observance of the month is supported by Rabbi for Human Rights - North America, "Faith in Action" of the United Methodist Board of Church and Society, and the Evangelical Lutheran church in America, among others. info Lee Wimberly LeeWimberly@comcast.net, info on the National Religious Campaign Against Torture, http://www.nrcat.org **SAT JULY 25, and subsequent 4th Saturdays, 11 am, meet at Westlake Park, 4th & Pine in downtown Seattle; Join Veterans For Peace in its monthly walk-about against war. END THE U.S. OCCUPATIONS OF IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN! Prosecute War Criminals, Not War Resisters! Walk to Pike Place Market. Demonstrate and pass out flyers until 1 pm. info 206-499-1220 or projectsafehaven@hotmail.com **SAT JULY 25, 7 pm, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 6512 23rd Avenue NW, Seattle; CINDY SHEEHAN, who, after her son oldest son Casey was killed in Iraq in April 2004, camped out, along with a contingent of Veterans for Peace, on GWB's doorstep in Crawford, Texas. It was called 'Camp Casey' - in honor of her son - and soon burgeoned into a whole village of supporters. Cindy blossomed into a peace activist par excellence. She has written three books: Not One More Mother's Child; Dear President Bush; and Peace Mom: A Mother's JOURNEY THROUGH HEARTACHE TO ACTIVISM. info http://www.cindysheehanssoapbox.com/ Now Cindy comes to Seattle, on tour with her latest book (Internet) Myth America: 10 Greatest Myths of the Robber Class and the Case for Revolution to spark the dialogue and activism we need in order to separate ourselves from oppressive Robber Class Systems. Her new book can be ordered for a minimum $10 donation at the above URL info 206-784 2227 or Jerry Riley lilnjer@earthlink.net JULY 26, all day, at Lincoln Park, Picnic Shelter #5, Seattle; the 2nd Annual BURMESE REFUGEE PICNIC. As a part of our community capacity building effort, we are planning the second annual picnic for all refugees, community members and the resettlement volunteers. We have reserved the picnic area for 300+ people for this event, with grills, washing sink, etc. The park is fully handicapped accessible and very close to a beach which has a hiking/ biking trail and a heated salt water swimming pool with life guard. There are also two playgrounds and a wading pool really close by. There will be many authentic Burmese dishes including Halal meals prepared by refugees. We will need help with transportation for the refugees. Contact simonkhin@gmail.com if you can volunteer. *MON JULY 27, and subsequent 4th Mondays, 6:30 - 9 pm, check the website to confirm location, at the Sunset Hill Community Center, ground floor, at corner of 30th NW & NW 66th, in Ballard, Seattle; SUSTAINABLE BALLARD meeting and Potluck. Please bring your own bowl, spoon & cup. This meeting: topic TBA. Sustainable Ballard's efforts are aimed at preparing for societal, economic, transportation and infrastructural changes that we see coming from OIL DEPLETION in the next decade or sooner. We do not have much time. We do not have the answers either. Each of us have skills we can bring to this effort. info info@sustainableballard.org or 206-789-7646 or http://www.sustainableballard.org [usual time confirmed 6/3/08] TUES JUL 28 - TUES AUG 4, on Vashon Island; NONVIOLENT COMMUNICATION NVC FAMILY CAMP. Our overall vision is to live in NVC consciousness with our families and each other in a community setting. Family Camp is a place where everyone's needs matter: - playing - learning - growing - loving ... A place to explore the realm of compassionate strength and connection. info Northwest Compassionate Communication info@nwcompass.org or http://www.nwcompass.org or 206-382-8576 *TUES JULY 28, and subsequent last Tuesdays, noon - 1 pm, at Offices of Washington State Bar Association, 1325 4th Avenue, Suite 600, Seattle; forum on a topic of LAW & PEACE. This month topic: TBA. 1 CLE credit usually available. Sponsor: Washington State Bar Association World Peace Through Law Section. Members: Free, Non-Section members: $25, Law students: $10. Pre-Registration required. info http://www.wsba.org/lawyers/groups/worldpeace or WSBA 800- 945-9722 [usual times confirmed 11/3/08] *TUES JULY 28, and subsequent 4th Tuesdays, 7 pm, at Phinney Ridge Center, Blue Bldg, Room 6, Seattle; NW BIODIESEL MEETING. Alternating months between special topic and Biodiesel 101, see website for details. info Aaron Kahn akahn@windermere.com or http://www.nwbiodiesel.org [confirmed 2/23/08] *FRI JULY 31, and subsequent last Fridays, 5:30 p.m., at Westlake Park, downtown, 4th & Pine, Seattle; CRITICAL MASS, an organized coincidence of bicyclists who ride around the streets of Seattle en masse. It happens when a lot of cyclists happen to be in the same place at the same time and decide to cycle the same way together for a while. Come join the fun! info http://students.washington.edu/spiegel/cmass.html or http://catalyst.washington.edu/webtools/epost/register.cgi? owner=sah5&id=8002 a discussion board for people to discuss things like ride routes and how to deal with traffic lights and police, or anything else related to Critical Mass **FRI JULY 31, and subsequent Fridays except August 7 - 9:30 p.m., at Keystone Church, 5019 Keystone Pl., West of I-5, just North of 50th, Metro Bus Routes 16, 26 & 44, Seattle; Friday Night At the MEANINGFUL MOVIES and Wallingford Neighbors for Peace and Justice present A Film: Why Sex? (To Be Confirmed) In evolutionary terms, sex is more important than life itself. Sex fuels evolutionary change by adding variation to the gene pool. The powerful urge to pass our genes on to the next generation has likely changed the face of human culture in ways we're only beginning to understand. Does art, literature, music, and in fact all of human culture ultimately result from our sexual drives? Discussion follows. Free and open to the public! .. but Donations are kindly accepted. info http://www.meaningfulmovies.org **AUG 1 - 8, in Provincetown, MA; Family Equality Council and other sponsors present the 14th Annual Family Week 2009, the largest gathering of LGBT LESBIAN GAY BISEXUAL TRANSGENDER FAMILIES and their friends in the United States. For one week during the past 13 summers, LGBT parents, their children, extended families, prospective parents, and friends have gathered at the tip of Cape Cod to relax and enjoy the fun gay-friendly Provincetown has to offer; create connections that last a lifetime; and learn through sharing experiences how to make the world a better place for all loving families. There are workshops, social gatherings, meals, and much, much more for all ages. Family Week is a one-of-a-kind experience for the LGBT family and allied community. info Ember Cook ember.cook@familyequality.org AUG 1 - 8, Teachers and Ecology Cuba Tours. These journeys are for people keen on learning about the island's renowned education system and its hallmarked eco- alternatives and organic farming achievements. Members of the Teachers Introduction To Cuba Tour is for educators seeking to discover the reasons why Cuban youth rank highest academically in the Americas, and how come island teachers are held in such high esteem. elaborated itinerary and costs at http://CubaEduTours.com, Green Explorers Cuba Tour is arranged by Cuban specialists to acquaint visitors with island accomplishments in the fields of forestry, organic agriculture, climate change, nature conservation and restoration, renewable energy, and sustainable urban development. Six very special rendezvouses take place with Cuban experts in these arenas. This tour is for concerned global citizens striving for a livable planet for our children and beyond. itinerary and costs at http://RealCubaTours.org, info http://MyCubaTour.ca or Marcel Hatch, Vancouver, BC, Canada info@cubafriends.ca or 1-877-687-3817 tollfree AUG 1 - 3, in Manhattan Beach, CA; Annual National Conference. The mission of the Association for Gender Equity Leadership in Education (AGELE) is to provide leadership in the identification and infusion of GENDER EQUITY IN ALL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND PROCESSES, and within parallel equity concerns, including, but not limited to, age, disability, ethnicity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. Keynote Speakers: Dr. Theresa Montano. Associate Professor of Chicano/a Studies, California State University - Northridge; Dr. William A. Howe, Education Consultant for Multicultural Education, Gender Equity and Civil Rights, Connecticut State Department of Education. Conference registration fee, $325 members. info http://www.agele.org or AGELEbusiness@yahoo.com SAT AUG 1, 10 am - noon, at 21 Acres, 13701 NE 171st Street, near Woodinville; The Sustainable Saturday Series at 21 Acres presents an opportunity to the community to learn and participate in a variety of activities showcasing and demonstrating SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. Farm and garden demonstrations and volunteer work projects are planned between 10 a.m. and Noon, along with an official Farm Tour at 11 a.m. Volunteer tasks could include brush clearing, trail maintenance, light building maintenance and general garden tasks. Participate in a farm task, walk the trails, chat with a Community Gardener or just meander through the wildlife corridor. Find out what's growing in your community, when you visit 21 Acres. Educational programs and classes will continue to be added to the Sustainable Saturday Series each month. 21 Acres is a non-profit organization with the mission to cultivate, demonstrate and advance systems supporting sustainable agriculture. Along with the Community Garden, the land supports a community farm growing food for families, markets, schools and hunger relief. Free and open to the public. info 206-442-2061 or http://www.21acres.org *SAT AUG 1, and subsequent 1st Saturdays, 11 a.m. - noon, on the east side of Bothell Way at the corner of Ballinger Way, Lake Forest Park; Lake Forest Park for Peace MONTHLY VIGIL FOR DARFUR. Join us for our monthly vigil to call attention to the genocide in Darfur. All are welcome. Bring signs and banners. info Hallie Condit 206-365-5053 or hj_3246@hotmail.com [added 6/4/07] *SAT AUG 1, and subsequent 1st Saturdays, 3 - 5 p.m., at the Keystone Congregational Church, 5019 Keystone Place N, just north of N 50th and Sunnyside N, Seattle; regular meeting of the merged Citizens Concerned for the People of Iraq and the Interfaith Network of Concern for the People of Iraq, since 1996 challenging the U.S. embargo which killed thousands of chidren per month, now reassessing how to PROMOTE PEACE AND SUPPORT IRAQIS; INOC is a program unit of the Church Council of Greater Seattle, info Rev. Rich Gamble, spambles@yahoo.com or 206-632-6021 or http://www.concernforiraq.org [usual time confirmed 4/2/09] *SAT AUG 1, and subsequent 1st Saturdays, 8 - 10 pm, at Hidmo Eritrean Cuisine Restaurant, 2000 S. Jackson Street at 20th, Seattle; COMMUNITIES AGAINST RAPE AND ABUSE (CARA) invite you to Ladies First, with the support and sponsorship of Hidmo Entertainment, B-Girl Bench, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, and Many Community Artists & Activists. Ladies First puts ladies first, by featuring or highlighting women and transgender people through their creation of various art forms. whether it is Hip Hop, Funk, drumming, guitar, spokenword, Rock, djing, metal work, jewelry, emceeing, b-girl, dance, music, art, graffitti, and so much more. info cara.intern@gmail.com ulucar@gmail.com [confirmed 09/27/08] *SUN AUG 2, and subsequent 1st Sundays, 1:30 pm, at Westlake Park, 4th Ave. and Pine St., downtown Seattle; Silent Vigil to STOP HUMAN TRAFFICKING. info Louise 206- 306-1312 *SUN AUG 2, and subsequent 1st Sundays, 4 - 5 p.m., at the intersection of Park St. & North Bend Blvd. next to the Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum and the Visitor's Center in North Bend; SNOQUALMIE/ NORTH BEND CITIZENS FOR CHANGE will hold a PEACE VIGIL to honor our troops in Iraq and to encourage their safe return home. Join us. Bring candles or flashlights. info rubin51@comcast.net [updated 3/21/07] *SUN AUG 2, and subsequent 1st Sundays, 4 - 6 p.m., at POCAAN, 2200 S Rainier Ave S at S Walker St, Seattle; Sistah 2 Sistah Social/ Organizing Meeting, An opportunity to socialize & discuss/plan future activities. Sistah 2 Sistah is a social/support group for LESBIAN, BISEXUAL & TRANSGENDER WOMEN OF AFRICAN DESCENT, info 206-322-7061 ext 235; [updated 10/29/07] *AUG 3 - 9, in Hiroshima and Nagasaki; The 63rd General Meeting of the Organizing Committee of the WORLD CONFERENCE AGAINST A & H BOMBS "For a Nuclear Weapon-Free, Peaceful and Just World" We cordially invite all those people in the world as well as in Japan who share this goal to take part in and support the World Conference. For peace movement representatives, there is a limited capacity for accommodation with local families in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Honorarium to host families will be covered by the Organizing Committee. If you need such accommodation, please let us know. info World Conference against A & H Bombs, Organizing Committee, 2-4-4 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8464 JAPAN, phone +81-3-5842-6034, fax +81-3- 5842-6033, intl@antiatom.org or http://www.antiatom.org *MON AUG 3, and subsequent 1st Mondays, Free GRANTWRITING CLINICS for Nonprofits. A joint venture between the Nonprofit Assistance Center and the Puget Sound Grant Writers Association Nonprofit Assistance Center. Up to 2 members from an organization may bring a RFP, application guidelines, draft proposal or a proposal not funded and an experienced grant writer will give you one-on-one guidance! Organizations must have budgets under $500,000. Seen by appointment only. info 206-324-5850 or http://www.nacseattle.org or info@NACSeattle.org or http://www.dakotta.com or 206-973 7449 [usual time confirmed 5/15/06] *MON AUG 3, and subsequent 1st Mondays, please confirm by phone, 7 pm, at Horizon House, 900 University Street across from Virginia Mason Hospital, Seattle; Jubilee Northwest meeting. Oranization works on in cancelling unconscionable DEBTS OF THE WORLD'S POOREST NATIONS. info 206-382-3785 [added 2/18/09] *TUES AUG 4, and subsequent 1st Tuesdays, but please confirm, noon - 2 p.m., at Al Rochester Room, Floor 2, City Hall, 600 4th Avenue, downtown Seattle; Public Meeting on POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY held by the Office of Police Accountability Review Panel (OPARB), info 206-684-8146 or opareviewboard@seattle.gov, Listen to meetings in progress on the Boards & Commissions Listen 206-684-4718 *TUES AUG 4, and subsequent 1st Tuesdays, 6:30 pm, at Mosaic Coffee House, 4401 2nd Avenue NE, Seattle, located in the Church of the Nazarene, directly behind the Dick's Drive in on N. 45th in Wallingford, near bus routes 16, 26 and 44, parking is available behind Dick's Drive In; meeting of Amnesty International Group 4, working to PROTECT HUMAN RIGHTS WORLDWIDE; Group 4's current campaigns included working to free our group's Prisoner of Conscience, Ngawang Phulchung, a Tibetan monk, and Chinese internet activist Shi Tao, Western Region Focus Case; death penalty abolition; Stop Violence Against Women campaign; corporate accountability for human rights, including internet censorship in China; and U.S. human rights accountability including the "war on terror" and ending torture; info http://www.scn.org/amnesty or aigroup4@gmail.com or 206-622-2741 [updated 11/3/08] *TUES AUG 4, and subsequent 1st Tuesdays, 7 p.m., phone for location, Seattle; meeting of CITIZENS FOR OVERT ACTION, educating the public about the threat to democracy here and abroad posed by covert action, told us about the CIA- Crack connection a decade before the San Jose Mercury report came out, info and to confirm meeting dates 206-547- 7735 [updated 2/24/07] *WEDS AUG 5, and subsequent 1st Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7 p.m., at Labor Temple, Hall 8, 2800 1st Ave, Seattle; JOBS WITH JUSTICE Seattle Organizing Committee meeting, info 206-441-4969 [confirmed 3/5/07] *WEDS AUG 5, and subsequent 1st Wednesdays, 6 pm, at Whatcom Peace & Justice Center's offices in the Anything Grows building, 100 E. Maple Street, Bellingham; NONVIOLENT DIRECT DEMOCRACY OPEN DISCUSSION GROUP facilitated by local activist Ellen Murphy. Ellen is on the national nonviolence training committee of The Declaration of Peace. She has many years of experience with direct action, including work with her mentor Fr. Daniel Berrigan. This is an independent group of activist activity and all who come in the spirit of peace and nonviolence are welcome. info 360-734-0217 *WEDS AUG 5, and subsequent 1st Wednesdays, 7 p.m., at Burien Library, 14700 8th Ave. SW, Burien; SOUTHEND NEIGHBORS FOR PEACE & JUSTICE presents the Wednesday Night at the MEANINGFUL MOVIES. This film TBA. If library parking lot is full, please park at nearby church parking lot. Sponsored by Southend Neighbors for Peace & Justice, info rdare2@yahoo.com [updated 5/30/07] *WEDS AUG 5, and subsequent 1st Wednesdays, 7:30 pm, at the KBCS studios, Bellevue; COMMUNITY RADIO VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION. KBCS is growing a volunteer-powered and social justice-focused newsroom, where reporters and producers are community members committed to skill sharing and facilitating media making of, by, and for our communities. To get involved, come to one of our monthly public affairs volunteer orientations. The workshops are free, but we do ask you commit to using your newfound skills to help make community journalism happen at KBCS. Directions at http://www.kbcs.fm, RSVP to Joaquin Uy 425- 564-6195, or juy@bcc.ctc.edu AUG 6, Hiroshima Day, anniversary of day in 1945 when the first NUCLEAR WEAPON WAS DROPPED ON THE CITY OF HIROSHIMA, Japan, first use of a nuclear weapon in war THURS AUG 6, 6 - 9:30 p.m., just south of the Bathhouse Theater on the northwest shore of Green Lake, Seattle; FROM HIROSHIMA TO HOPE is an annual peace event honoring the victims of the BOMBINGS AT HIROSHIMA AND NAGASAKI and all victims of violence. This year's ceremony commemorates the 64th anniversary of the bombings. The program ends with the Toro Nagashi lantern floating ceremony. Photos from previous ceremonies http://www.myspace.com/fromhiroshimatohope *THURS AUG 6, and subsequent 1st Thursdays, 6 - 8 pm, in the City Hall, Boards & Commission Conference Room CH L280, 601 Fifth Ave between Cherry and James Streets, downtown Seattle, phone or check website to confirm date, time and place; Seattle HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MEETING. SHRC is made up of 15 citizen representatives who advise the Mayor, the City Council, & all City of Seattle Depts in matters regarding human rights. The commission advocates for justice & equal opportunity & collaborates with & educates the public & private sectors about how to prevent & eliminate discrimination city-wide. Meetings open to the public. You can now listen to the SHRC meetings by calling 206-684-4718. Members of the public attending the City on official business will find several accessible parking stalls at the Sea-Park Parking Garage, located at 609 Six Avenue. info Marta Idowu marta.idowu@seattle.gov or 206- 684-4540 or http://www.seattle.gov/humanrights/meetings.htm [revised 5/4/08] *THURS AUG 6, and subsequent 1st Thursdays, 6 - 8 pm, [note new location] at Kaladi Brothers Coffee, 511 E Pike St, Seattle; The LESBIAN GAY BISEXUAL TRANSGENDER QUEER BOOK CLUB. monthly book: TBA. info http://www.seattlelgbt.org [updated 12/21/08] *THURS AUG 6, and subsequent 1st Thursdays, 6 - 7 p.m., at the downtown branch of the Seattle Public Library, 1000 4th Ave, Seattle; The Newcomers Resource Project at the King County Bar Association and the Seattle Public Library present a monthly LEGAL WORKSHOP series geared to IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES living in King County. Each installation of the series will feature a presentation given by community advocates and attorneys, immediately followed by the opportunity for questions and feedback. The series aims to arm newcomers and allies with knowledge of pertinent laws and an understanding of strategies for seeking recourse for violations of rights. Interpretation will be provided at every workshop. This workshop TBA. info Arielle 206-267-7027 or arieller@kcba.org *AUG 7 - 17, Colombia; Alliance for Global Justice's CAMPAIGN FOR LABOR RIGHTS Invites you to participate in a unique delegation to COLOMBIA to Visit Sustainable Farms, Labor Unions, Hosted by FENSUAGRO Colombia's largest union of farmers and farmworkers. Price for the 12 day delegation is $1400. Application deadline is June 30. Send an email to clrlabor@AFGJ.org or call 520-243-0381 to request an application. FRI AUG 7, at Landmark's Varsity Theatre, Seattle; Film opening. "Warning: Don't watch 'THE END OF POVERTY' (or read about it) if you want to preserve your contentment with your lifestyle and the web of structures-historic and current-that make it possible." -Kaitlin Barker, Sojourners Magazine. info http://www.TheEndofPoverty.com or info@cinemalibrestudio.com *FRI AUG 7, and subsequent 1st Fridays, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, at Bellingham Dharma Hall, 1101 N. State Street, third floor, corner of Maple, Bellingham; MEDITATION FOR PEACE 5:30 - 6, Sponsored by the Bellingham Buddhist Peace Fellowship and Bellingham Dharma Hall. Followed by BUDDHIST PEACE FELLOWSHIP meeting, 6:15 - 7:30. All community members welcome. info 360-527-9101 [added 3/25/06] *FRI AUG 7, and subsequent 1st Fridays, 6:30 pm, on KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio; KBCS presents our newest locally produced public affairs program, Speak On It Radio. Host and producer Logic Amen connects HIP HOP COMMUNITIES WITH ISSUES CONCERNING SOCIETY, pop culture, spirituality and politics - and that's just the start. info http://www.kbcs.fm [added 8/6/07] *FRI AUG 7, and subsequent 1st Fridays, 7:30 pm, at 911 Media Arts Center, 402 9th Ave N, Seattle; 911 Media Arts Center and Hazel Wolf Environmental Film Network present a monthly showcase of progressive documentaries called the GREEN FILM SERIES. The HWEFN opens up its extensive film library to showcase documentaries of all shapes and sizes on environmental issues. This evening features topic TBA. Admission $5. info http://www.911media.org or http://www.hazelfilm.org/greenfilms.html#reinvention *FRI AUG 7, and subsequent 1st Fridays, 8 pm, at Christoff Gallery, 6004 12th Ave. S., Seattle; This Film TBA. Age 21 and over only venue. presented by "the levee breaking" monthly film series showcasing the use of CREATIVITY AND THE ARTS TO NURTURE SOCIAL JUSTICE. Age 21 and over only venue. Donations accepted. info Jesse or Pamela 425-442-7104 **SAT AUG 8, and subsequent 2nd Saturdays, 10 am, at Northwest Leadership Foundation, 717 Tacoma Ave. S., Tacoma; One America (formerly HATE FREE ZONE) FAMILY MEETINGS: Please join us for a family meeting for those who have been AFFECTED BY DETENTION AND DEPORTATION. Families are encouraged to share their stories and learn about their human rights. Meetings are meant to provide support for families and an opportunity to advocate for change. info Deena 206-723-2203 ext. 209 or deena@hatefreezone.org tollfree helpline 1-866-HFZONE1 (1- 866-439-6631) [added 11/7/07] **SAT AUG 8, and subsequent 2nd Saturdays, please confirm at website, 10 am, at the cafe in Third Place Books- Ravenna; SEATTLE ESPERANTO SOCIETY, the Seattle chapter of an international peace movement. The meeting is an informal discussion and language practice; beginners are welcome. info http://seattleesperanto.org, Free online Esperanto lessons at http://www.lernu.net **SAT AUG 8, and subsequent 2nd Saturdays, 11 am - 1 pm, at Bradford Center, 750 - 108th Ave NE, Bellevue, one block north of Bellevue Transit Center; War and the Soul, A Book Discussion Group, HEALING VETS FROM PTSD. A safe place to come to help ourselves, so that we might help others. Vets Helping Vets. info Charlotte (a vet) 206-285-0341 **SAT AUG 8, noon to 4 p.m., at Duwamish Waterway Park in Seattle's South Park neighborhood, 7900 10th Avenue S., Seattle; 5th Annual Duwamish River Festival. Celebrate the ongoing CLEANUP AND RESTORATION OF THE DUWAMISH RIVER. The environmental justice event features live music, Mexican folk dancing, food, kids' activities, and educational kayak rides. Schedule (subject to change): Noon: Welcome to Festival; 12:15pm Duwamish Tribe's "Singing Feet" youth cultural dance group; 1pm: Joyas Mestizas - Mexican folkloric dance group; 2pm: Amateur Radio Operator - South Park-based Indie folk-rock; 3pm: Seattle Fandango Project - Latin folk songs/percussion; 3:30pm: Children's Recycled Art Parade, sponsored by South Park Arts and EOS Alliance. info 206-954-0218, or http://www.duwamishcleanup.org **SAT AUG 8, and subsequent 2nd Saturdays, noon - 3 pm, at Northwest Detention Center, 1623 E J St, Tacoma; DEMAND HUMAN RIGHTS AT TACOMA IMMIGRATION PRISON! The government is using racial profiling and violating the rights of immigrant workers whose only "crime" is working. We will bring coffee and food, support and solidarity to visiting families. An injury to one is an injury to all! For carpool/ ride from Seattle call 206-218-4417 [updated 2/9/09] AUG 9, Nagasaki Day, anniversary of day in 1945 when a 2nd NUCLEAR WEAPON WAS DROPPED ON THE CITY OF NAGASAKI, Japan, last use of a nuclear weapon in war SUN AUG 9, 5 pm, at 1423 10th Ave in the basement, Seattle; ANSWER film series. Taliban Country (2004) MARINE ABUSES IN AFGHANISTAN. Film showing is free; donations will be accepted. Please confirm details at http://www.answerseattle.org *MON AUG 10, and subsequent 2nd Mondays, please confrim at website, 7 pm, at Woodland Park Presbyterian Church, 225 N 70th, Seattle; Meeting of SOUND NONVIOLENT OPPONENTS OF WAR. info SNOW http://www.snowcoalition.org **TUES AUG 11, and subsequent 2nd Tuesdays, 6:30 pm, at Marina Park Pavilion on the Kirkland waterfront park, on 255 bus route; KIRKLAND PEACE VIGIL meets monthly. We call ourselves "Citizens Along the Lake". info http://mysite.verizon.net/resuxn0n/citizensalongthelakeforp eace/ or Donna Schill 425-821-5596 **TUES AUG 11, and subsequent 2nd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. at the Greenwood Senior Center, 525 N. 85th St., Seattle; Transition Initiatives are part of a vibrant, international grassroots movement that builds community resilience in response to the challenges of peak oil, climate change and the economic crisis. This summer we will begin a COMMUNITY DISCUSSION to explore The Transition Handbook: From OIL DEPENDENCY TO LOCAL RESILIENCE by founder Rob Hopkins. This hands-on guide offers pragmatic and positive ways to help communities deal with the inevitable and profound changes ahead. Facilitated by Cecile Andrews. All are welcome! Meetings will be held once a month during the summer, with the hope of meeting more frequently in the fall. Books can be purchased for a 15% discount at Santoro's Books. (7405 Greenwood Ave. N) info Jenny 206- 297-0875 or http://greenwoodsage.blogspot.com/ **AUG 14 - 20, at Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave., between Pike & Pine, Seattle; Northwest Film Forum, Seattle's non-profit home for film, presents 69: An in- depth, yearlong exploration of the films of 1969. Le Gai Savoir (Jean-Luc Godard, France, 1969, 35mm, 95 min) begins to integrate the director's formal concerns with his political ones, building a case for the HISTORICAL NECESSITY OF REVOLUTION. This film essay is an account of young militants who meet in a darkened TV studio to discuss, and ultimately deconstruct, the oppressive connection between language and capitalism. Tickets $6/NWFF members, $6.50/children and seniors, $9/general, Half Price Mondays! All tickets half price every Monday! Tickets and info http://www.nwfilmforum.org or 206-329-2629 or 1-800-838-3006 AUG 14 - 16, at University of Washington, Seattle; Transgress, Transform, Transcend: A National Conference of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and QUEER (LGBTQ) ASIAN AMERICANS, SOUTH ASIANS AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS (API) Hosted by The National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance (NQAPIA), collaborating with The Pacific Northwest Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance (PNWQAPIA). Transgress, Transform, Transcend will showcase the diversity of the LGBTQ Asian Pacific Islander experience and will expand the capacity and ability of LGBTQ Asian Pacific Islander activists and communities. The conference and its many programs will provide attendees opportunities to network and to expand their knowledge and skills in advocacy and community building. The national gathering will include workshops, panel discussions, caucuses, performance art, and speakers. A wide array of issues will be addressed over the three-day conference, ranging from health and wellness to the history of political struggles. info Norma Timbang, 206-229-4662, nc-coordinator@nqapia.org or http://www.nqapia.org/ **SAT AUG 15, and subsequent 3rd Saturdays, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m., Meet at 8799 19th Ave NW, a few blocks west of 15th NW in Ballard, Seattle; Crown Hill Natural Area NEIGHBORHOOD WORK PARTY PROJECT. We hope to host a crowd of interested neighbors to weed & mulch! Come meet us, volunteer a while, and learn about this wonderful neighborhood park! Sponsor: Friends of Crown Hill Glen, rsvp 3 days in advance please! info Joyce Ford, Plumis Park Advocates, 206-789-1394 **SAT AUG 15, and subsequent 3rd Saturdays, 6 - 9 pm, at JW! headquarters / Thrift store, 4206 Rainier Ave South, Seattle; Justice Works! hosts a donation-only "Coffee House". JW! is a grassroots criminal justice reform organization whose mission is UNDOING RACISM IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM as experienced by African Americans; info justice_works@yahoo.com or http://www.justiceworks.info or 206-725-9189 [added 02/18/09] **SUN AUG 16, and subsequent 3rd Sundays, 1 - 3:30 pm, email for location and agenda; P.E.A.R. PRESCHOOL EDUCATORS AGAINST RACISM. How to teach young children to reject bias and embrace differences requires deep study and reflection of our own teaching practices. Are you truly listening to children? Come join this conversation. info Mollypeach@hotmail.com [added 5/22/05] **SUN AUG 16, and subsequent 3rd Sundays, 2:30 pm, in the Horizon House Forum at 900 University St., Seattle; HEALTH CARE FOR ALL Board Meeting, all welcome, info Mary Margaret 206-382-3785 [confirmed 12/20/08] SUN AUG 16, 4 - 7 pm, at Woodland Park shelter number 4, Seattle; everybody is welcome to SEATTLE FELLOWSHIP OF RECONCILIATION'S PICNIC, potluck meal at 5 pm, info 206- 789-5565 **AUG 17 - 24, 10 am - 4 pm, 2009 SUMMER YOUTH ORGANIZING INSTITUTE, Organized by Seattle Young People's Project. An 8-day youth activist training camp where young people ages 12-18 will learn the skills to become youth organizers for social change. Workshops include: anti-oppression 101, real world survival skills, revolutionary art, media & facilitation skills, and more. Youth who complete the entire institute will be paid a small stipend. application, and info http://www.sypp.org **MON AUG 17, and subsequent 3rd Mondays (4th Mon Jan & Feb), 5:30 - 7:30 pm, in the City Hall, Boards & Commission Conference Room CH L280, 601 Fifth Ave between Cherry and James Streets, downtown Seattle, check website to confirm date, time and place; SEATTLE WOMEN'S COMMISSION MEETING. Meetings open to the public. Members of the public attending the City on official business will find several accessible parking stalls at the Sea-Park Parking Garage, located at 609 Six Avenue. Wheel Chair Accessible. ASL interpretation upon request to 206-684-4537 at least two weeks in advance. info http://www.seattle.gov/womenscommission/meetings.htm or 206-684-4537 or Felicia Yearwood-Murrell felicia.yearwood-murrell@seattle.gov [added 5/4/08] **MON AUG 17, and subsequent 3rd Mondays, 7 pm, at St Benedict's Parish Center, 1805 N 49th St., Seattle; CATHOLIC SUPPORT ORGANIZATION for parents, spouses, & families of GAY LESBIAN BISEXUAL TRANSGENDER PERSONS, as well as those minorities. info 425-462-9411 or 206-542- 2549 [confirmed 3/19/07] **TUES AUG 18, and subsequent 18th of each month, at St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave E, Seattle; People of all faith traditions are are warmly welcomed for readings and community prayer. INTERFAITH VIGIL FOR PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST, Program of prayer, readings and reflection, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Stop by any time to join the vigil from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. in McCaw Chapel, 8 p.m. - 8 a.m. in Thomsen Chapel. info http://www.pepm.org and click on "Peace Vigil" or Tom Walker 425-641-9247 or http://www.eappi-us.org [updated 5/10/08] **TUES AUG 18, and most 3rd Tuesdays, please confirm, 2 - 4 p.m., at Planned Parenthood, 2001 E. Madison St., Seattle; SAFE SCHOOLS COALITION meeting, a public-private partnership of organizations (government agencies, schools, community agencies, churches, youth/student groups, gay/lesbian groups, human rights groups) and 400+ individuals working to help schools become safe places where every family can belong, where every educator can teach, and where every child can learn, regardless of GENDER IDENTITY OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION. Everyone is welcome - students, school employees, parents/guardians, community agencies, and individual community members. All Ages Welcome. You don't need to be a member to attend a Coalition meeting. It's not a "board" meeting. We network, plan joint projects, problem-solve, share cool freebies, and often have a speaker or video. Please park on the streets, don't park in the Planned Parenthood or church parking lot. attend in person or by phone; Please don't have your cell phone out on the first floor at Planned Parenthood due to HPAA (medical privacy) regs. details about how to call in or attend, contact Heather M. 206-616- 6361 or hmurphy@u.washington.edu, info http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/meet_who_when_where.htm l **TUES AUG 18, and subsequent 18th of each month, 5:30 p.m., this month location TBA, Bellingham; Monthly Prayer VIGIL FOR PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST. Join others for contemplation, meditation, prayer and liturgy for peace among the peoples of Israel and Palestine. Each month a different faith community sponsors the vigil. If you'd like your community to sponsor, contact Mary Robinson-Mohr 360-733-1325 or 360-734-0217 [confirmed 6/3/08] **TUES AUG 18, and subsequent 3rd Tuesdays, but please confirm, 6 - 8 p.m., at Boards & Commissions room, Floor L2, City Hall, 600 4th Avenue, downtown Seattle; Public Meeting on POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY held by the Office of Police Accountability Review Panel (OPARB), info 206-684- 8146 or opareviewboard@seattle.gov, Listen to meetings in progress on the Boards & Commissions Listen 206-684-4718 **TUES AUG 18, and subsequent 3rd Tuesdays, 6 - 8 pm, at Pacific Gender Center, 1812 E Madison, Seattle; Seattle Police Department/LGBTQ Advisory Council Meeting. The Seattle POLICE DEPARTMENT'S SEXUAL MINORITIES/LGBTQ ADVISORY COUNCIL is a Council established by the Police Department to increase relationships and communications between the community and the Department. info 206-684- 8760 or Daniel Dueball: Daniel.Dueball@seattle.gov or http://www.seattlelgbt.org [updated 12/21/08] **TUES AUG 18, and subsequent 3rd Tuesdays, 6 - 6:30 pm, on SCAN, the Seattle Community Access Network TV, cable channels 77 (Comcast) and 29 (Millennium) and streaming video at http://www.SCANTV.org ; The Abe Keller Peace Education Fund is sponsoring a new cable program series entitled THINK PEACE: PEACEMAKING IN A TROUBLED WORLD. This month's program TBA. Sponsored by American Friends Service Committee in collaboration with the Abe Keller Peace and Education Fund. [confirmed 10/10/07] **TUES AUG 18, and most subsequent 3rd Tuesdays, please phone or check website to confirm, 6:15 p.m., in the cafe at Elliott Bay bookstore in Pioneer Square, S Main St & 1st Ave S, Seattle; monthly board meeting of NICA, Northwest INTENTIONAL COMMUNITIES Association, a networking and education organization for intentional communities in the Pacific Northwest; info http://www.ic.org/nica or Fred 425-481-8044 [updated 12/2/06] **TUES AUG 18, and most subsequent 3rd Tuesdays, 7 - 9 pm, at Cascade People's Center, 309 Pontius Ave N, Seattle; GREEN PARTY OF SEATTLE monthly meeting, topic TBA. info and meeting confirmation Andrew Rose arose_1@yahoo.com [added 6/26/09] **TUES AUG 18, and subsequent 3rd Tuesdays, 7 - 9 pm, at Opperman Design office, Ballard, Seattle; SUSTAINABLE BALLARD TRANSPORTATION GUILD Meeting. Feet, bikes, busses, carpools, boats, cars. Current projects: Ballard Artistic Bike Rack design Contest and Implementation, Ballard Grease Reclaimation project, Sail Transport Network. Bring your Advanced Transportation ideas! Potluck! Directions and info Vic 206-789-7646 **AUG 19 &20, at Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave., between Pike & Pine, Seattle; Northwest Film Forum, Seattle's non-profit home for film, presents 69: An in- depth, yearlong exploration of the films of 1969. Army of Shadows (Jean-Pierre Melville, France/Italy, 1969, 35mm, 145 min). Precursor of the New Wave and legend of the French gangster film, Jean-Pierre Melville realized his dream of a quarter century when he adapted Joseph Kessel's The Book of the Resistance. Army Of Shadows is a riveting, intimate epic of the FRENCH RESISTANCE IN WWII. Melville himself served underground for years in his youth, and the director added a finale of his own that reduced Kessel to sobs on his first viewing. Tickets $6/NWFF members, $6.50/children and seniors, $9/general, Half Price Mondays! All tickets half price every Monday! Tickets and info http://www.nwfilmforum.org or 206-329-2629 or 1-800-838- 3006 WEDS AUG 19, The Global Social series is a networking event run every 3rd Wednesday by Global Washington. Each month a different region is targeted. this month topic: EAST ASIA AND SOUTH EAST ASIA. info melissa@globalwa.org or 206-547-9330 **WEDS AUG 19, and subsequent 3rd Wednesdays, noon, at St Mark's Cathedral Bloedel Hall, 1245 10th Ave E, Seattle; The INTERFAITH TASK FORCE ON HOMELESSNESS (ITFH) meets. info 425-442-5418 or itfh@comcast.net or http://www.itfhomeless.org [added 6/9/08] **WEDS AUG 19, and subsequent 3rd Wednesdays, 6 - 9 p.m., call for location, Seattle; meeting of Cascade Neighborhood Council, SOUTH LAKE UNION neighborhood, info 206-587-0320 or Cascade People's Center cascadepeoplescenter@lcsnw.org [confirmed 9/19/05] **THURS AUG 20, and subsequent 3rd Thursdays, 6 - 8 pm, in the City Hall, Boards & Commission Conference Room CH L280, 601 Fifth Ave between Cherry and James Streets, downtown Seattle, check website to confirm date, time and place; Seattle COMMISSION FOR SEXUAL MINORITIES MEETING. Meetings open to the public. Members of the public attending the City on official business will find several accessible parking stalls at the Sea-Park Parking Garage, located at 609 Six Avenue. Wheel Chair Accessible. ASL interpretation upon request to 206-684-4514 at least two weeks in advance. info http://www.seattle.gov/scsm/meetings.htm or Marta Idowu marta.idowu@seattle.gov or 206-684-4500 [added 5/4/08] **THURS AUG 20, and subsequent 3rd Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., at Harry Thomas Community Center, Lee House, New Holly Park, 7315 39th Ave South, Seattle; QUEER PARENTS NETWORKING DINNER. Join Northwest Network for a free monthly dinner, meet other LBTG families & parents, and talk about the parenting issues that are affecting your life. Dinner & childcare is on us! Please RSVP to DeAnn Alcantara Thompson deann@nwnetwork.org or 206-568-7777 so we can plan for dinner and childcare. Open to all lesbian, bisexual, trans, gay, two-spirited, queer & questioning families - including parents, co-parents, other people who have a significant role in the life of a child and their kids. We look forward to seeing you there! Hosted by: The Northwest Network of Bi, Trans, Lesbian & Gay Survivors of Abuse [updated 1/19/08] **FRI AUG 21, and subsequent 3rd Fridays, all day; Protest / Demonstration, a monthly day of action called the Iraq Moratorium, with activities occurring in communities, neighborhoods, cities and towns across the country UNTIL THE WAR IN IRAQ IS ENDED. info http://www.iraqmoratorium.org/ **FRI AUG 21, and subsequent 3rd Fridays, Stand Up Seattle has endorsed the IRAQ MORATORIUM, http://www.iraqmoratorium.org for info about the moratorium and to to see a short video and description of our kick-off event on Sept. 21st. Join us and people all around the nation every third Friday of the month to demonstrate our anger and impatience with the ONGOING OCCUPATION OF IRAQ. info 206-524-2207 or standupseattle@gmail.com **SAT AUG 22, and subsequent 4th Saturdays, 11 am, meet at Westlake Park, 4th & Pine in downtown Seattle; Join Veterans For Peace in its monthly walk-about against war. END THE U.S. OCCUPATIONS OF IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN! Prosecute War Criminals, Not War Resisters! Walk to Pike Place Market. Demonstrate and pass out flyers until 1 pm. info 206-499-1220 or projectsafehaven@hotmail.com SUN - FRI AUG 23 - 28, at YMCA Camp Seymour, near Gig Harbor, WA; Puget Sound INTERFAITH YOUTH CAMP. The camp "offers a safe place for youth from a variety of faith and religious traditions to be themselves, have a great time in a beautiful natural setting, and discover more about their common humanity." Girls and boys from all faith and religious traditions who are entering the 7-9th grades in the fall are encouraged to apply. This will be the fourth year for this camp. info and applications http://www.soundinterfaithcamp.org or 360-357-7224, info Sallie 253-383-3056 x 105 AUG 23, United Nations International Day for the REMEMBRANCE OF THE SLAVE TRADE AND ITS ABOLITION **MON AUG 24, and subsequent 4th Mondays, 6:30 - 9 pm, check the website to confirm location, at the Sunset Hill Community Center, ground floor, at corner of 30th NW & NW 66th, Ballard, Seattle; SUSTAINABLE BALLARD meeting. 6:30-7 Potluck! Bring something delicious to share, and meet your neighbors (also BYO plate/utensils/cup!); 7 - 9 meeting. This month's theme: TBA. Sustainable Ballard is a nonprofit for research, public education, design, conferences, and community building. Our concern is a need for truly localized community organizing that is grass roots based. World petroleum experts are warning of irreversible energy regime changes and social upheaval from gas shortages, rolling blackouts and environmental damage due to Peak Oil. Sustainable Ballard's efforts are aimed at preparing for societal, economic, transportation and infrastructural changes that we see coming from OIL DEPLETION in the next decade or sooner. We do not have much time. We do not have the answers either. Each of us have skills we can bring to this effort. info vic@sustainableballard.org or 206-789-7646, info http://www.sustainableballard.org [usual time confirmed 6/3/08] **TUES AUG 25, and subsequent 4th Tuesdays, 7 pm, at Phinney Ridge Center, Blue Bldg, Room 6, Seattle; NW BIODIESEL MEETING. Alternating months between special topic and Biodiesel 101, see website for details. info Aaron Kahn akahn@windermere.com or http://www.nwbiodiesel.org [confirmed 2/23/08] AUG 26, WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY **THURS AUG 27, and subsequent 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m., at Holy Family of Jesus Church, 1427 E 40th St., just off Portland Avenue, Tacoma; Citizens for Responsible Justice (C4RJ) - Tacoma Support Group for FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS and any interested person. Come around to the back. We meet in the basement. Sign over basement entrance reads "Indochina Cultural and Service Center. **FRI AUG 28, and subsequent last Fridays, 5:30 p.m., at Westlake Park, downtown, 4th & Pine, Seattle; CRITICAL MASS, an organized coincidence of bicyclists who ride around the streets of Seattle en masse. It happens when a lot of cyclists happen to be in the same place at the same time and decide to cycle the same way together for a while. Come join the fun! info http://students.washington.edu/spiegel/cmass.html or http://catalyst.washington.edu/webtools/epost/register.cgi? owner=sah5&id=8002 a discussion board for people to discuss things like ride routes and how to deal with traffic lights and police, or anything else related to Critical Mass **FRI SEPT 4, and subsequent Fridays except August 7 - 9:30 p.m., at Keystone Church, 5019 Keystone Pl., West of I-5, just North of 50th, Metro Bus Routes 16, 26 & 44, Seattle; Friday Night At the MEANINGFUL MOVIES and Wallingford Neighbors for Peace and Justice present A Film: TBA. Discussion follows. Free and open to the public! .. but Donations are kindly accepted. info http://www.meaningfulmovies.org **SEPT 5 - 7, in Seattle; 7th Annual GENDER ODYSSEY CONFERENCE, a project of Gay City Health Project and their sponsors. Sliding scale and scholarships available! Child care is available. More than 75 workshops and facilitated discussions; Social events, entertainment, receptions and BBQ; Programming for families, partners, and youth. Gender Odyssey is an international conference focused on the thoughtful exploration of gender. We strive to create an empowering environment where people of all genders can share their experiences and learn from the experiences of others. Gender Odyssey is open to all. We embrace the presence and participation of traditionally gendered and gender variant people: transmen, transwomen, genderqueers, intersex people, our families, partners, and allies. It is a place for us and those we love to gather together, share our lives, and learn from one another. It is also a great place for those who serve this community to expand their knowledge and understanding of transgender and gender variant issues. SAT SEPT 5, 10 am - noon, at 21 Acres, 13701 NE 171st Street, near Woodinville; The Sustainable Saturday Series at 21 Acres presents an opportunity to the community to learn and participate in a variety of activities showcasing and demonstrating SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. Farm and garden demonstrations and volunteer work projects are planned between 10 a.m. and Noon, along with an official Farm Tour at 11 a.m. Volunteer tasks could include brush clearing, trail maintenance, light building maintenance and general garden tasks. Participate in a farm task, walk the trails, chat with a Community Gardener or just meander through the wildlife corridor. Find out what's growing in your community, when you visit 21 Acres. Educational programs and classes will continue to be added to the Sustainable Saturday Series each month. 21 Acres is a non-profit organization with the mission to cultivate, demonstrate and advance systems supporting sustainable agriculture. Along with the Community Garden, the land supports a community farm growing food for families, markets, schools and hunger relief. Free and open to the public. info 206-442-2061 or http://www.21acres.org SEPT 10 - 12, in Minneapolis, MN; NEDA NATIONAL EATING DISORDERS Association Conference "Reshaping Our Future: A Vision for Recovery, Research, Attitudes and Action!" info 206-382-3587, ext. 15 or http://www.NationalEatingDisorders.org SAT & SUN SEPT 12 & 13, 9:30 am - 6 pm, at 2100 Building, 2100 24th Ave. S., just east of Rainier, Seattle; Become A More Powerful Peacemaker In Your Family, Community, And Workplace. Learn how to bring the powerful practices of COMPASSIONATE LISTENING into your daily life. Facilitated by Andrea Cohen & Susan Partnow. 2-day Basic Intensive. Sliding scale from $150-350. Special friends' rate of 50% discount after first person pays full fee. Partial scholarship money may also be available. info Andrea 206- 523-6018 or cohencomm@comcast.net or http://www.compassionatelistening.org or http://sept09intensive.eventbrite.com *SAT - SUN SEPT 12 - 13, in Chicago, IL; US Campaign to END THE ISRAELI OCCUPATION 8th Annual National Organizers' Conference. The registration fee is $75 and will include conference packets, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and admission to the Saturday key-note speech. To register and pay http://www.endtheoccupation.org/article.php?id=2003, info http://www.endtheoccupation.org/article.php?list=type&type= 253 SUN SEPT 13, 5 pm, at 1423 10th Ave in the basement, Seattle; ANSWER film series. Machuca (2004) Drama about CLASS STRUGGLE IN CHILE leading up to the 1973 coup, seen through eyes of children. Film showing is free; donations will be accepted. Please confirm details at http://www.answerseattle.org **TUES SEPT 15, and most 3rd Tuesdays, please confirm, 3 - 5 p.m., at Planned Parenthood, 2001 E. Madison St., Seattle; SAFE SCHOOLS COALITION meeting, a public-private partnership of organizations (government agencies, schools, community agencies, churches, youth/student groups, gay/lesbian groups, human rights groups) and 400+ individuals working to help schools become safe places where every family can belong, where every educator can teach, and where every child can learn, regardless of GENDER IDENTITY OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION. Everyone is welcome - students, school employees, parents/guardians, community agencies, and individual community members. All Ages Welcome. You don't need to be a member to attend a Coalition meeting. It's not a "board" meeting. We network, plan joint projects, problem-solve, share cool freebies, and often have a speaker or video. Please park on the streets, don't park in the Planned Parenthood or church parking lot. attend in person or by phone; Please don't have your cell phone out on the first floor at Planned Parenthood due to HPAA (medical privacy) regs. details about how to call in or attend, contact Kyle: 206-322-6711 ext 32190 or KRapinan@casey.org, info http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/meet_who_when_where.htm l SEPT 16, MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY WEDS SEPT 16, this month topic: The GLOBAL SOCIAL SERIES IS A NETWORKING EVENT run every 3rd Wednesday by Global Washington. Each month a different region is targeted. Salaam Maleukum MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA. info melissa@globalwa.org or 206-547-9330 MON - FRI SEPT 21 - 25, on Olympic Peninsula; 4th Annual ELJ Workshop: Introduction to Engineered Log Jam Technology and Applications for EROSION CONTROL AND FISH HABITAT. Course ID: HYD-501. info Northwest Environmental Training Center, a program of the Northwest Environmental Education Council, 206-762-1976 or http://www.nwetc.org **SEPT 24 - 25, in Pittsburgh, PA; A Call for a Global MOBILIZATION AGAINST THE G20 SUMMIT. Another world is possible - but we must fight for it! Bail out the people; jobs & social needs--not war and greed; free mumia abu- jamal. Shutdown the racist prison industrial complex **SAT & SUN SEPT 26 & 27, at Ballard Commons Park, Seattle; SUSTAINABLE BALLARD FESTIVAL - Year 6. Lots of great how-to workshops, all your favorite local, sustainable businesses, good resources for saving money and the planet. Plus - Music & fun! To join the planning team contact Jenny 206-384-0053 or jenny@sustainableballard.org **SAT SEPT 26, in Auburn; South King County LATINO HEALTH FAIR with organizations that serve the Latino community in South King County. info Cathy Aby Cathy.Aby@kingcounty.gov SAT SEPT 26, The SOCIAL JUSTICE FUND NW Annual Dinner will feature Abolitionist, Human Rights Activist and Author Sister HELEN PREJEAN. *SAT SEPT 26, at Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle; WASHINGTON PHYSICIANS FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Annual Dinner: Hosted Social, Dinner and Program. info 206-547-2630 or http://www.wpsr.org or idill@wpsr.org **WEDS SEPT 30, 5-10 p.m., at Machinists' Union Hall, 9125 15th Place S., Seattle; CHURCH COUNCIL OF GREATER SEATTLE ANNUAL FALL DINNER celebrating 90 years of ecumenical service and justice in the Seattle area! info http://www.thechurchcouncil.org or 206-525-1213 OCTOBER is DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS Month, DISABILITY AWARENESS Month, FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH, info http://www.fanhs-national.org/History.html OCTOBER is BREAST CANCER awareness month OCTOBER is FILIPINO HERITAGE month, Filipino American History Month, info http://www.geocities.com/fasa_usc/culture/filamonth.htm or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filipino_American_History_Mont h OCTOBER is LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER AND INTERSEX HISTORY Month. October holds the anniversaries of the 1979 and 1987 National Marches on Washington, DC for Lesbian and Gay Rights, the latter's date - October 11 - now being recognized as National Coming Out Day. There will be a new 30-second video available to you free every day at http://www.glbthistorymonth.com, info http://www.glsenco.org/Students/glbt_history_month.htm OCTOBER IS FAIR TRADE MONTH in the U.S., info http://www.fairtradetownsusa.org OCT 1 - 4, in Portland, Oregon; NW gathering on the ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRISIS. Questionnaire at http://www.trickleupfilms.org/limesurvey/index.php?sid=2977 8?=en, info Dan Leahy 360-402-0441 or danleahy43@yahoo.com OCT 2, Mohandas GANDHI'S BIRTHDAY SAT OCT 3, 10 am - noon, at 21 Acres, 13701 NE 171st Street, near Woodinville; The Sustainable Saturday Series at 21 Acres presents an opportunity to the community to learn and participate in a variety of activities showcasing and demonstrating SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. Farm and garden demonstrations and volunteer work projects are planned between 10 a.m. and Noon, along with an official Farm Tour at 11 a.m. Volunteer tasks could include brush clearing, trail maintenance, light building maintenance and general garden tasks. Participate in a farm task, walk the trails, chat with a Community Gardener or just meander through the wildlife corridor. Find out what's growing in your community, when you visit 21 Acres. Educational programs and classes will continue to be added to the Sustainable Saturday Series each month. 21 Acres is a non-profit organization with the mission to cultivate, demonstrate and advance systems supporting sustainable agriculture. Along with the Community Garden, the land supports a community farm growing food for families, markets, schools and hunger relief. Free and open to the public. info 206-442-2061 or http://www.21acres.org SUN OCT 4, starts at Alki Congregational United Church of Christ, 6115 SW Hinds St., West Seattle; SEATTLE CROP HUNGER WALK. info alkitax@aol.com. OCT 11, COMING OUT DAY. Find an answer to the (sometimes hostile) question, "Why do gay [lesbian, bisexual, transgender] people come out anyway?" as well as lots of handouts and tools. info http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/RG-coming_out.html SUN OCT 11, 5 pm, at 1423 10th Ave in the basement, Seattle; ANSWER film series. Welcome to New Orleans follows Malik Rahim in DAYS RIGHT AFTER KATRINA. Film showing is free; donations will be accepted. Please confirm details at http://www.answerseattle.org OCT 16, United Nations WORLD FOOD DAY MON OCT 19, in Seattle; Fundamental CONTAMINANT CHEMISTRY. Course ID: CHEM-403A, (Course 1 of 2 in a series). info Northwest Environmental Training Center, a program of the Northwest Environmental Education Council, 206-762-1976 or http://www.nwetc.org TUES & WEDS OCT 20 - 21, in Seattle; APPLIED CONTAMINANT CHEMISTRY and Transport in Soil and Groundwater. Course ID: CHEM-403B, (Course 2 of 2 in a series). info Northwest Environmental Training Center, a program of the Northwest Environmental Education Council, 206-762-1976 or http://www.nwetc.org THURS & FRI OCT 22 - 23, in Seattle; Monitored Natural Attenuation of PETROLEUM AND CHLORINATED HYDROCARBONS IN SOIL AND GROUNDWATER. Course ID: GHYD-410A. info Northwest Environmental Training Center, a program of the Northwest Environmental Education Council, 206-762-1976 or http://www.nwetc.org OCT 22, NATIONAL DAY AGAINST POLICE BRUTALITY *THURS OCT 22, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, at Westin Seattle; 5th Annual Voices for Humanity Fundraiser Luncheon Recognizing Three HIDDEN CHILDREN FROM HOLLAND Bertie Maarsen, Peter Metzelaar, and Hester Kool. $60 per person / $150 minimum donation. Support the HOLOCAUST CENTER. info admin@wsherc.org OCT 24, UNITED NATIONS DAY **SAT OCT 24, at Bell Harbor International Conference Center, Seattle; NARAL PRO-CHOICE WASHINGTON's 29th Annual Liberty Ball Auction & Masquerade Featuring silent and live auctions, cocktails, dinner and outstanding company, it's the most fabulous pro-choice event of the year! info info@prochoicewashington.org **OCT 27 - 29, in Lubbock, TX; CFP: RACE, ETHNICITY, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION conference. Conference Themes: Race, Praxis, and Curriculum. info colette.taylor@ttu.edu or 806-742-1997 or http://www.educ.ttu.edu/edhe/conferences/recengagement/ OCT 28 - 30, in Seattle; PACIFIC SALMONID RECOVERY CONFERENCE. This regional conference provides participants with current fisheries science, regulatory updates, and innovative strategies for assessment, restoration, and monitoring of salmonid populations and their habitat. It is a gathering for professionals working to restore healthy salmonid populations. The conference agenda is comprised of presentations from leading scientists, policy makers, and practitioners from throughout the Western U.S. and Canada. Full Conference $395 until July 31, $495 thereafter. info info@nwetc.org or 206-762-1976. **OCT 29 - 31, at Central Washington University, Ellensburg; Pacific Northwest Foco, National Association for CHICANA AND CHICANO STUDIES Conference. Breaking Borders, Building Bridges: Creating Community through Chicana and Chicano Studies. info Dr. Gilberto Garcia ggarcia@cwu.edu or 509-963-2416 FRI OCT 31, UNICEF DAY, info United Nations Association Seattle Chapter, 206-568-1959 or http://www.unaseattle.org or info@unaseattle.org FRI OCT 31, Looking for FAIR TRADE HALLOWEEN CANDY to distribute to kids at your door? Visit http://store.gxonlinestore.org NOVEMBER is National AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE Month SAT NOV 7, 10 am - noon, at 21 Acres, 13701 NE 171st Street, near Woodinville; The Sustainable Saturday Series at 21 Acres presents an opportunity to the community to learn and participate in a variety of activities showcasing and demonstrating SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. Farm and garden demonstrations and volunteer work projects are planned between 10 a.m. and Noon, along with an official Farm Tour at 11 a.m. Volunteer tasks could include brush clearing, trail maintenance, light building maintenance and general garden tasks. Participate in a farm task, walk the trails, chat with a Community Gardener or just meander through the wildlife corridor. Find out what's growing in your community, when you visit 21 Acres. Educational programs and classes will continue to be added to the Sustainable Saturday Series each month. 21 Acres is a non-profit organization with the mission to cultivate, demonstrate and advance systems supporting sustainable agriculture. Along with the Community Garden, the land supports a community farm growing food for families, markets, schools and hunger relief. Free and open to the public. info 206-442-2061 or http://www.21acres.org SUN NOV 8, 5 pm, at 1423 10th Ave in the basement, Seattle; ANSWER film series. Battleship Potemkin, Soviet silent classic about SAILORS' UPRISING DURING 1905 REVOLUTION. Film showing is free; donations will be accepted. Please confirm details at http://www.answerseattle.org NOV 12 - DEC 9, in US, Canada, and Central America; Join the Interreligious Foundation for Community Organization IFCO/Pastors for Peace Caravan to HONDURAS & NICARAGUA, an historic SOLIDARITY AND HUMANITARIAN AID CARAVAN. It will be in support of communities and non-governmental organizations that are working for social and economic justice. We will stand with these organizations as they work to create social and economic alternatives based on the principle of peace with justice and dignity for all human beings. Nov 12 - 22 Caravan routes - educational events and aid collections in the US and Canada. Nov 23 - 24 Orientation. Nov 25 - Dec 1 Border crossing and travel to Central America. Dec 2 - 9 Educational and cultural program in Honduras & Nicaragua. info Manolo E. De Los Santos 212-926-5757 or p4p@igc.org or http://www.IFCOnews.org **FRI NOV 13, 6:30 - 8 pm, at the Wing Luke Asian Museum, 719 South King Street in Seattle's Chinatown/ International District; Panel Discussion: Art and Identity. Artist and historian Susan Kunimatsu moderates a discussion on the intersection of ART AND IDENTITY BY ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN ARTISTS. Panelists include Karen Higa, adjunct senior curator of art of Japanese American National Museum; Ken Matsudaira, curator of M. Rosetta Hunter Art Gallery at Seattle Central Community College; Cora Edmonds, director of ArtXchange; and Tracey Fugami, curator of 'Parallel Lines' exhibit at the Wing Luke Asian Museum. info and tickets 206-623-5124, info http://www.wingluke.org *WEDS NOV 18, The GLOBAL SOCIAL SERIES IS A NETWORKING EVENT run every 3rd Wednesday by Global Washington. Each month a different region is targeted. this month topic: Convening SOUTH AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN. info melissa@globalwa.org or 206-547-9330 NOV 20, National TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE is held to honor those murdered - at least one a month in the United States alone - for transgressing the rigid gender expectations of the society in which they live. http://www.gender.org/remember/day/ NOV 20, Universal CHILDREN'S DAY NOV 25, United Nations International Day for the ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN. FRI NOV 27, BUY NOTHING DAY, traditionally the busiest shopping day of the year. Get together and take a stand against the chronic overconsumption that is the mother of all our ecological, psychological and political problems. Don't succumb to the advertising! Don't buy worthless gifts! an annual celebration of non-consumerism, info http://www.adbusters.org/campaigns/bnd NOV 28 - DEC 3, Vancouver BC, Bellingham, Seattle, Portland, Eugene, and other places; Pacific Northwest convergence march into the WORLD MARCH FOR PEACE AND NONVIOLENCE. Organizers needed, info 253-627-3007 or parkeburgess@gmail.com or http://www.ourtragicflaw.com MON DEC 1, annual PRISONERS FOR PEACE DAY, a way to support those imprisoned for their stand against war and war preparations, by sending greeting cards to prisoners, and raising public awareness of prisoners for peace. MON DEC 1, WORLD AIDS DAY. We can stop the spread of HIV. Take Action Today. Around forty million people are living with HIV throughout the world - and that number increases in every region every day. In the UK alone, more than 60,000 people are living with HIV and more than 7,000 more are diagnosed every year. Ignorance and prejudice are fuelling the spread of a preventable disease. World AIDS Day is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV and AIDS. This year, it's up to you, me and us to stop the spread of HIV and end prejudice. This starts by taking action. info http://www.worldaidsday.org/ info http://www.worldaidscampaign.org/ DEC 2, International Day for the ABOLITION OF SLAVERY MON DEC 10, HUMAN RIGHTS DAY SUN DEC 13, 5 pm, at 1423 10th Ave in the basement, Seattle; ANSWER film series. The Runner, drama from Iran about HOMELESS CHILDREN UNDER THE SHAH. Film showing is free; donations will be accepted. Please confirm details at http://www.answerseattle.org JAN 5 - 6, at University of Cuenca, Ecuador; Sixth International Conference on ENVIRONMENTAL, CULTURAL, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY. info http://www.SustainabilityConference.com MON JAN 18, 2010, Holiday honoring the REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. who worked for racial equality, economic justice, and peace FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH, info http://www.ls.cc.al.us/blackhistory/blackhistory.html MARCH is National WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH, info http://www.nwhp.org or http://www.infoplease.com/spot/womenshistory1.html MARCH 8, INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY MARCH 21, United Nations International Day for the ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION MARCH 22, United Nations WORLD WATER DAY MARCH 31, CEASAR CHAVEZ DAY (1927 - 1993). A Mexican American labor leader and activist who became a nationally respected voice for social justice. Co-founded the United FARM WORKERS APRIL is National CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION Month, info http://www.olivecrest.org APRIL is National SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS Month, info http://www.nsvrc.org/saam or 206-568-7777; TTY message: 206-517-9670 APRIL 4, United Nations International Day for MINE AWARENESS and Assistance in Mine Action APRIL 15, TAX DAY. Are your tax dollars being spent in ways CONSISTENT WITH YOUR VALUES? Let your Congressional representatives know, Congressional Switchboard 202-224- 3121 APRIL 21, Yom Hashoah, HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY APRIL 22, EARTH DAY MAY is ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE Month, info http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/heritage_month/ MAY 1, INTERNATIONAL WORKERS' DAY. On May 1, workers of the world celebrate the 124th anniversary of International Worker's Day. Born out of a CALL FOR AN 8-HOUR WORKDAY in the United States, this day is an opportunity for all workers to show their solidarity with one another, as well as to renew the call for labor rights. **JUNE 12, Loving Day is a day in June that we honor the Loving v. Virginia Decision of the Supreme court, a Civil Rights victory for the constitutional Right to Privacy decided on June 12, 1967. Richard and Mildred Loving tried to live in their home state of Virginia and were punished as criminals and thrown in jail. To get out of jail they had to move out of the State of Virginia. For many years they lived as exiles until their case was championed by the ACLU. Then on that date, all of the remaining STATE LAWS AGAINST INTERRACIAL MARRIAGE WERE STRUCK DOWN. **JUNE 19, Juneteenth has become a worldwide CELEBRATION OF THE END OF SLAVERY. It commemorates the 1865 emancipation of all the slaves in Texas by General Gordon Grange. African-American men, women and children who had remained enslaved for two and a half years after Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, because there weren't enough Union troops to enforce the order. It is a holiday that reminds us that laws and policies aren't enough without enforcement, that education and information saves lives, and that freedom is precious and hard to come by. Read more about Juneteenth at http://www.juneteenth.com/history.htm **JUNE 20, United Nations WORLD REFUGEE DAY **JUNE 21 - 23, at Pusan National University, Busan, South Korea; Third GLOBAL STUDIES CONFERENCE. The Global Studies Conference and Global Studies Journal are devoted to mapping and interpreting new trends and patterns in globalization. The Conference and Journal attempt to do this from many points of view, from many locations in the world, and in a wide-angle kaleidoscopic fashion. info http://www.GlobalStudiesConference.com **JUNE 26, United Nations International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking and International Day in SUPPORT OF VICTIMS OF TORTURE JULY 14 - 16, 2010, in Princeton , NJ; The 2010 National DIVERSITY IN LIBRARIES CONFERENCE, From Groundwork to Action. info ndlc2010@Princeton.edu NOV 4 - 7, 2010, in Chicago, Illinois; Critical Mixed Race Studies Association First conference "Emerging Paradigms in Critical MIXED RACE STUDIES". It is our mission to advance Critical Mixed Race Studies [CMRS] as an academic discipline and a professional field committed to excellence in teaching, research and service to the community. It is our goal to develop curriculum at all grade levels; to develop resources with community organizations; to increase and disperse knowledge through conferences, summer institutes, workshops, professional contacts, reports, papers, discussions, and publications; and to support an anti-racist mixed heritage movement. info Wei Ming Dariotis dariotis@sfsu.edu or 925-864-1610 or Michele Peake mpeake@u.washington.edu ONGOING SECTION THROUGH DEC 2009, at Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave., between Pike & Pine, Seattle; Northwest Film Forum, Seattle's non-profit home for film, presents 69: An in- depth, yearlong EXPLORATION OF THE FILMS OF 1969, presenting a diversity of feature films, documentaries and experimental works that were seen on screens during that tumultuous year. Highlights of the Winter include Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Easy Rider, Midnight Cowboy and The Wild Bunch. Tickets and info http://www.nwfilmforum.org or 206-329-2629 THROUGH NOV 29, at the Wing Luke Asian Museum, 719 South King Street in Seattle's Chinatown/ International District; The Wing Luke Asian Museum presents "Parallel Lines: 8 Contemporary Seattle Artists". info 206-623-5124 ext. 106 or jaquino@wingluke.org or http://www.wingluke.org THROUGH OCT 18, at the new Wing Luke Asian Museum, 719 South King Street in Seattle's Chinatown/ International District; The Wing Luke Asian Museum presents DEPORTING CAMBODIANS: How IMMIGRATION POLICY Shapes Our Communities. This poignant exhibit explores how immigration and refugee policies have formed communities by impacting where people live and work, causing long-lasting effects on families, and influencing sense of identity. This is a New Dialogue Initiative exhibit, a multi-strategy program that address concerns and urgent needs about contemporary social issues and news events affecting the Asian Pacific American community. info 206-623-5124 ext. 106 or jaquino@wingluke.org or http://www.wingluke.org THROUGH OCT 2, 4 - 6 pm, at Wing Luke Asian Museum, 719 South King Street, Seattle; TeensWay exhibit "Welcome to Our World" with group's sculpture exhibit in the Frank Fujii Youth Space. TeensWay is an art-based program that engages youth ages 10-16 in ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HISTORY, ART AND CULTURE. info http://www.wingluke.org or 206- 623.5124 ext. 106 THROUGH SEPT 2009, Bon Appetit: AFGHAN WOMEN'S EXPERIENCE Revealed Through Video Art Nosh-e Jan (Bon Appetit) by artist Gazelle Samizay. In Nosh-e Jan (Bon Appetit) the viewer is invited to witness the ritual of passing and consuming secrets within an Afghan-American family. The secrets are shared in three different languages (Pashto, Dari, and English), each of which signifies a different generation in the family. Regular Viewing Hours 7 am-7 pm, free. info http://www.gazellesamizay.com THROUGH JULY 26, at Odegaard Undergraduate Library, 3rd Floor, University of Washington, Seattle; "Singgalot: The Ties That Bind" Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Brings FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY to Life. Opening Ceremony May 19, 5:30 pm, with reception to follow at 6 - 7:30 pm in the Smith Room of the Suzzallo Library. This exhibit, comprising nearly 100 images, including rare photographs, illustrations and historical documents from the National Archives, the Library of Congress and private collections, vividly portrays the social history and the development of the Filipino community in the United States. 'Singgalot' initially explores the experience of Filipinos as colonial subjects and nationals, and further examines their struggles to acquire full citizenship as immigrants in the United States throughout the previous century. The exhibition traces Filipino presence in North America from the first transoceanic trade missions between Manila and Acapulco in the mid-16th century to the 19th century. During this time, some Filipinos settled in the bayous of Louisiana. Subsequent images in the exhibition depict the first significant wave of Filipino immigrants who came as American 'nationals' after the United States acquired the Philippines following the Spanish-American War in 1898. info Tikka Sears, UW Southeast Asia Center, 206-543-9606 *THROUGH JULY 11, Gallery Hours: Weds - Sat 11 am - 6 pm, at La Sala, 6910 Roosevelt Way NE, #521, Seattle; La Sala Presents "Sustainability-Sostenibilidad", A visual and literary exhibition in response to the Americans for the Arts 2009 Conference theme "Arts in Sustainable Communities", plus public reception with Special invited guests June 19, 5:30-9:30 pm, and First Thursday July 2, 6- 8 pm. La Sala, a new collective supporting LATINO-HISPANIC ARTISTS, and Benham Gallery will present an exhibit entitled 'Sustainability / Sostenibilidad,' featuring award-winning, Spanish photographer Daniel Beltr?. The show is a collaboration and collision of ideas about the VALUE OF CULTURAL SUSTAINABILITY and its importance in understanding and implementing sustainable practices. info irene@lasalaseattle.org or miguel@lasalaseattle.org *ONGOING, Nickelsville new location in South Seattle near 2nd Avenue SW and Highland Park Way SW; The HOMELESS ENCAMPMENT is named after Mayor Nickels. Nickelodeons need your support! This is State land. Ask the State to negotiate, not to arrest the Nickelodeons. Please contact Governor Christine Gregoire and State Transportation Secretary Paula Hammond immediately and voice your support for the Nickelodeons. Governor Christine Gregoire 360-902- 4111 or email via http://www.governor.wa.gov, Paula J. Hammond, Director Washington State Department of Transportation 360-705-7000 or hammonp@wsdot.wa.gov, also Supplies are needed and include nails, plywood, 2x4s, food and water. info http://groups.google.com/group/nickelsville-announcements?hl=en [added 6/8/09] ONGOING, hold those WHO AUTHORIZED TORTURE ACCOUNTABLE. Not Only Does Bybee Show No Remorse, He'd Write The Same Torture Memos again! Impeach Bybee Action Page http://www.peaceteam.net/action/pnum980.php [added 5/2/09] ONGOING, Send a message to your Representatives: Congress is preparing to vote on another supplemental funding $83.4 billion, 95% of it to pay for our wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Call your representative today at 1- 800-828-0498. Let them know you OPPOSE THE SUPPLEMTAL FUNDING FOR MORE FOR WAR AND OCCUPATION. Ask them to vote against the funding bill and show leadership to shift the US role in Afghanistan from military to diplomacy and humanitarian aid. [added 04/26/09] ONGOING, NO AMNESTY FOR TORTURERS. On April 16, President Obama said he would not prosecute CIA agents who engaged in torture, because President Bush's lawyers told them it was "legal." President Obama also said Attorney General Eric Holder would use taxpayer dollars to defend torturers against lawsuits by torture victims, and to pay all judgments if they lost. These decisions are intolerable and unacceptable. Torture is utterly immoral and un-American. The U.S. ratified the United Nations Convention Against Torture, which prohibits torture and requires prosecution of torturers. In 1947, the U.S. prosecuted a Japanese officer for waterboarding. No lawyer can "legalize" what is illegal. Sign a petition at http://www.democrats.com/no-amnesty-for-torturers [added 4/18/09] ONGOING, write LETTERS OF SUPPORT TO WAR RESISTERS, including Anthony Michael Anderson, PO Box 305, Fort Sill OK 73503-5305, Iraq War resister currently serving a 14- month sentence at the Fort Sill stockade. Expected release: November 2009. Robin Long, PO Box 452136, San Diego CA 92145-2136. Iraq War resister deported from Canada currently serving a 15-month sentence at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar brig. Expected release: July 2009. Cliff Cornell, c/o Courage to Resist, 484 Lake Park Ave #41, Oakland CA 94610. Iraq War resister currently pending court-martial at Fort Stewart, Georgia after returning from Canada. [added 2/18/09] ONGOING, tell President Obama: We, the American People, SEEK A NEW U.S. POLICY TOWARD PALESTINE! Sign the letter at http://www.aaper.org/obamaletter [added 2/9/09] ONGOING, Online Petition: Hands Off Leonard Peltier! Release Him Now! Let President Barack Obama, Attorney General Eric Holder, the Federal Prison system, Congress and the media know you hold them accountable for the safety and wellbeing of INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN NATIVE AMERICAN POLITICAL PRISONER Leonard Peltier, and you want him released! petition at http://www.iacenter.org/native/leonardpeltierpetition, info on Leonard Peltier, http://www.whoisleonardpeltier.info [added 2/1/09] ONGOING, support a bill, Senate Bill 5172, which has been introduced in the Washington State Senate to create a CENTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS at the University of Washington. You can track the progress of the bill at http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=5172&year =2009, call Washington legislative hotline 1-800-562-6000, TTY 1-800-635-9993 to let your Legislators know what you think ONGOING, in Seattle; Volunteer with Rising Out Of The Shadows (ROOTS) YOUNG ADULT SHELTER. ROOTS opens a church basement to guests (under 25 years of age) every night of the week and provides guests a safe place to sleep and shower along with the chance to meet adults who recognize them as members of our community. Volunteers are needed for preparing breakfast (6:30 - 8:30 a.m.) or helping hand out sleeping mats (8 - 10:30 p.m.). info http://www.rootsinfo.org, To volunteer contact Candice 206-632-1635 or volunteer@rootsinfo.org [added 1/19/09] ONGOING, Vancouver BC, Bellingham, Seattle, Portland, Eugene, and other places; Organizers needed for Pacific Northwest convergence march into the WORLD MARCH FOR PEACE AND NONVIOLENCE Nov 28 - Dec 3, 2009. info 253-627-3007 or parkeburgess@gmail.com or http://www.ourtragicflaw.com ONGOING, Avaaz.org emergency campaign which will be delivered to the UN Security Council and key world powers, urging them to act to ensure an IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE and address the growing HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN GAZA. Only with robust international oversight and action can civilians on all sides be protected and real steps be taken toward a wider peace. Emergency petition http://www.avaaz.org/en/gaza_time_for_peace/?cl=161753672&v =2605 ONGOING, Sign the petition to STOP THE MASSACRE IN GAZA - over 360,000 have already signed. http://www.iacenter.org/gazapetition ONGOING, SAVE THE SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Educators, Students and Parents for a better Vision of the Seattle Schools (ESP Vision) is a newly formed organization that is working to unite all the affected schools and supportive communities in opposition to the Seattle School District's plan to close and consolidate at least seven different schools across the district. Please sign our petition, and join us in demanding that our schools - the heart and soul of our communities - not be shut down! Sign this petition! http://www.petitiononline.com/ espvsn/petition.html [added 1/3/09] ONGOING, an open letter to Obama on PEACE BETWEEN ISRAEL AND PALESTINE at http://www.endtheoccupation.org/form.php?modin=137 [added 12/28/08] ONGOING, Reports indicate that Israeli air strikes today alone have killed 205 People in Gaza and have left over 400 more hurt. These strikes come after several weeks of a tight blockade which left many of Gaza's 1.5-million inhabitants without sufficient food, water, fuel or medicine. Let your elected representatives know that this course of action taken by the State of Israel is furthering a humanitarian disaster and an immediate suspension of hostilities on all sides is necessary to reinstate the ceasefire. Further, the collective punishments of the population of Gaza will not likely lead to security for Israelis. Contact Your Elected Official Today and Add Your Voice to the Growing Number of Americans Calling for the Immediate LIFTING OF THE BLOCKADE AND SIEGE OF GAZA. Contact President-Elect Obama and ask him to issue a statement calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities on http://change.gov/page/content/contact [added 12/28/08] ONGOING, Emergency Alert: Take Action to End Israeli Attacks on Gaza. Israel's LETHAL ATTACK TODAY ON THE GAZA STRIP could not have happened without the active military and political support of the United States. Therefore, we need to take action to protest this attack and demand an immediate cease-fire. Contact the White House to protest the attack and demand an immediate cease-fire. Call 202- 456-1111 or send an email to comments@whitehouse.gov, Contact the State Department at 202-647-6575; Contact your Representative and Senators in Congress at 202-224-3121 [added 12/28/08] ONGOING, support University Temple's active kindness to our neighbors! Due to the EXTEME COLD, University Temple, in collaboration with Roots, is providing a drop-in center for the NEIGHBORS LIVING IN THE UNIVERSITY CONGREGATIONAL PARKING LOT. Needed: Cash donations, Volunteer hosts, who would work for 2-3 hours or more, Volunteer custodians, to help with the extra cleaning. info Tom Yelin 206-459-6217 or yelin@ess.washington.edu ONGOING, support the release of imprisoned model resident Sam Malkandi, DEEMED BY HOMELAND SECURITY TO BE A TERRORIST THREAT for trying to help a person who needed medical treatment. Malkandi would be in danger if deported to Iraq. Send letters of support to his lawyer, Shaakirrah R. Sanders, 2700 Elmwood Place, Unit B, Seattle, WA 98144 or phone 206-683 9444 [added 12/14/08] ONGOING, when weather is cold, 7 pm to 7 am, at Seattle Mennonite Church, in Lake City, 3120 NE 125th St., Seattle; volunteers needed at COLD WEATHER SHELTER at Seattle Mennonite Church. Based on weather forecasts 24 hours in advance which predict a temperature below 33 degrees, we decide whether to open for cold weather shelter. info Jonathan Neufeld 206-361-4630 ext. 7, info http://seattle.wa.us.mennonite.net/ [added 12/14/08] ONGOING, Defend The RNC8! People ARRESTED AT THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION. Dismiss the Charges! Sign the petition at http://www.thepetitionsite.com/tell-a-friend/2399178 [added 11/22/08] ONGOING, sign a call to action initiated by Noam Chomsky, Howard Zinn, Naomi Klein, Medea Benjamin and others. Foremost is addressing the ECONOMIC CRISIS that is upon us and which touches on every concern from the ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTHCARE TO WARS AND ENERGY. http://bailoutmainstreet.com/2008/10/time-for-a-just-economy/ [added 11/8/08] ONGOING, Cascade People's Center Announces it is Closing: Last Chance to SAVE CASCADE PEOPLE'S CENTER! Cascade People's Center has been forced to announce that it will close it's door on the last day of 2008. Call and/ or email all City officials with the following message so our voices can be heard! Over 6,000 low-income residents losing 'heart and home' when Cascade People's Center closes Dec 31, 2008 as a result of City funding cut. This will bring devastation to literally thousands of individuals who participate in support services offered through the Center each year. The Center is one of six family support centers operated in King and Snohomish Counties by Lutheran Community Services Northwest. All Center programs are community-driven, free and open to the public, including: school readiness and after-school enrichment, parenting classes, support groups, skill building classes and resource and referral. City officials who need to hear from you Mayor Greg Nickels 206-684-4000, Seattle City Council Members 206-684-8888. info http://www.cascadepeoplescenter.org or http://www.lcsnw.org [added 11/8/08] ONGOING, give direct INPUT TO OUR NEW PRESIDENT-ELECT at http://change.gov/agenda/economy/ or http://obama.senate.gov/contact/ or http://change.gov/page/s/contact [added 11/8/08] ONGOING, SUPPORT HOMELESS PEOPLE who have set up an encampment called Nickelsville, named after the mayor. We welcome you to visit us in new location (March 5) at Bryn Mawr United Methodist Church, in unincorporated King County just to the South of Seattle near the shores of Lake Washington, overlooking the Renton Boeing Plant. Nickelodeons have 3 months to persuade Mayor Nickels to leave us alone when we set up our semi-permanent eco village in March. This is an ideal opportunity for change oriented yet cash strapped democrats to do something useful: Persuade our Democratic Mayor to behave like a democrat! Consider bringing any extra or unused and untreated wood you happen to have - its getting colder and our charcoal grill is going full time. Join our e-mail alert tree by going to NickelsvilleSeattle.Org, emailing Scott@NickelsvilleSeattle.Org or calling 206-450-9136 [updated 3/16/09] ONGOING, if you support NICKELSVILLE, AN ENCAMPMENT FOR HOMELESS PEOPLE, please call Mayor Nickels 206-684-4000 and demand that he negotiate with the clergy and other Nickelsville residents and supporters in order to work out a resolution. There is not enough shelter in this city to accommodate people in need. info http://www.nickelsvilleseattle.org [added 9/30/08] ONGOING, REGISTER TO VOTE! Registration may be accomplished online at http://www.secstate.wa.gov/elections/register.aspx, Another site where you can REGISTER TO VOTE, https://www.VoteforChange.com, deadlines are 30 days before an election for mail-in, 15 days before an election in person at the county administrative office, You may download a voter registration form or have a form mailed to you from the Secretary of State Voter Registration Page http://www.secstate.wa.gov/elections/register_vote.aspx, info King County 206-296-VOTE, also please take a minute to CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION at http://wei.secstate.wa.gov/OSOS/VoterVault/Pages/MyVote.asp x [it really is quick and easy!] [added 9/13/08] ONGOING, Write to IMPRISONED GI AND CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTOR Robin Long (robinlong [at] couragetoresist.org). We'll forward your message to Robin at the Miramar Naval Brig, San Diego. If you wish to correspond directly, include your mailing address and ask Robin to add you to his approved mailing list. Also Donate to Robin's jail support fund so that he can occasionally phone friends and family. info http://www.CourageToResist.org [added 10/12/08] ONGOING, a MAN ON DEATH ROW was convicted by the testimony of several people who have since recanted. This man my be innocent! There is new evidence, and he deserves a new trial. Please help save the life of Troy Anthony Davis. info http://www.troyanthonydavis.org [added 9/30/08] ONGOING, the FOOD STAMP PROGRAM WILL EXPAND eligibility to more low-income families Oct 1, 2008. The state Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) has set up a toll-free number for information on the rule change, eligibility screening, and referral. The number is 1-877- 514-FOOD (3663). Income eligibility for the program will increase to 200% of the federal poverty level up from 130% now. A family of four with a monthly income of $3,534 will be eligible for food stamps under the new income rules. [added 9/8/08] ONGOING, REGISTER TO VOTE! Registration may be accomplished online at http://www.secstate.wa.gov/elections/register.aspx, To be eligible to vote in the Nov 4, 2008 general election you must complete your registration by Oct 5, 2008 if registering on-line or by mail or by Oct 20, 2008 if registering in person at your county elections department. ONGOING, SUPPORT WAR RESISTER ROBIN LONG. He was deported from Canada and is currently being held in the El Paso County Jail in Colorado awaiting Court Martial for refusing to fight in Iraq and going AWOL. He would be glad to receive letters of support from folks. Send to Robin Long, CJC; 2739 East Las Vegas; Colorado Springs CO 80906, info http://www.couragetoresist.org [added 8/10/08] ONGOING, Watch the Program the Networks Don't Want You to See: Marijuana: It's Time for a Conversation. The ACLU has teamed with travel writer Rick Steves to produce a half-hour TV program about the HISTORY AND CURRENT IMPACTS OF MARIJUANA LAWS. The program is available to Comcast cable subscribers in western Washington, but local network stations have refused to sell us any time slots before 1 a.m. You can watch it anytime and share it with your friends and family. Please visit http://www.MarijuanaConversation.org to watch the entire half-hour program, plus bonus features such as extended interviews with experts who appear in the video. The enforcement of marijuana prohibition has led to far-ranging erosions of civil liberties, especially of protections against unreasonable search and seizure. It is a major part of the nation's misguided "war on drugs." In Washington state, anyone convicted of possessing even a small amount of the drug for personal use in private faces a mandatory jail sentence and fine. info field@aclu-wa.org [added 8/10/08] ONGOING, at 855 Hiawatha Place, Seattle; C Art Gallery Promotes ETHNIC ART and World Vision, Supporting CHILDREN AFFECTED BY HIV/AIDS. The Gallery supports the World Vision HopeChild Program for children who live in communities severely affected by the HIV/AIDS crisis. Gallery Hours Spring & Summer 2008 Weds-Fri & Sun noon-6, and by appointment. info c.artgallery@gmail.com or 206- 554-9444 [added 5/12/08] ONGOING, Campaign to make CÉSAR CHÁVEZ'S BIRTHDAY A NATIONAL HOLIDAY. info http://www.ufw.org/_page.php?menu=research&inc=history/07.h tml [added 3/31/08] ONGOING, Stand With Tibet. Sign a petition calling on the CHINESE GOVERNMENT TO RESPECT HUMAN RIGHTS IN TIBET and engage in meaningful dialogue with the Dalai Lama. http://www.avaaz.org/en/tibet_end_the_violence/ ONGOING, estimation of IRAQI CIVILIAN DEATHS since the US invaded in March 2003, now over one million, see http://www.justforeignpolicy.org/iraq/iraqdeaths.html [added 8/12/07] ONGOING, noon (or anytime), at the Federal Building, Bellingham; EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROTEST: If/ when the U.S. BOMBS OR INVADES IRAN. Meet at Federal Building when you find out about any military action in Iran. Meetings will follow to discuss further action. info whatcompjc@fidalgo.net ONGOING, 4 pm, at the Federal Courthouse, Stewart St. and 7th Ave, Seattle; EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROTEST: If/ when the U.S. BOMBS OR INVADES IRAN, Converge! Lets get a united front of people collectively converging against this outrage! [don't know who has made this call] ONGOING, call WASHINGTON LEGISLATIVE HOTLINE 1-800-562- 6000, TTY 1-800-635-9993 to let your Legislators know what you think ONGOING, Due to Heavy Demand The video BEFORE YOU ENLIST has been made available at the Virtual US Peace Academy. http://www.chalicebridge.com/JGPLibrary-AtVusPA.html#B4Uenlist [added 9/23/06] ONGOING, a web resource by Ginny NiCarthy FOR ABUSED WOMEN AND ADVOCATES. It describes new material added to her books Getting Free and the easy-to-read version of it, You Can Be Free. Extensive revisions in this 4th edition with 100 pages added. They include chapters for abused immigrant women, those facing religious challenges, pros and cons of abuser intervention programs, and much more. You Can Be Free is also significantly revised with over fifty new pages, including chapters for women who are immigrants, have disabilities, are Deaf, struggle with child custody problems or live in rural areas. http://www.abusedwomen.org [added 4/15/06] ONGOING, ESL Volunteers Needed. Would you like to learn & share your knowledge at the same time? You could accomplish this through the TEACHING OF ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE for Latino immigrants at Burien Mondays & Fridays 6-7:30 pm or at South Seattle Tuesdays & Wednesdays 6-7:30, or for Vietnamese community at Rainier Valley: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2-3:30. The commitment we require from our volunteers is twice a week 1 1/2 hours per session, a minimum of six months. We provide full training and you gain the experience of a life time. info St. James ESL Program, 206-382-4511 or http://www.stjames-cathedral.org/esl ONGOING, For people who need a reminder about what to do when the FBI (or any other spy agency) comes knocking at y our door, you might want to look at the National Lawyers Guild pamphlet, "KNOW YOUR RIGHTS" at http://nlg.org/resources/know_your_rights.htm ONGOING, PROTECT YOUR KIDS FROM EXPLOITATIVE MILITARY RECRUITING. The Pentagon has been compiling sensitive data on 30 million youth ages 16-to-25 using a private marketing firm, without the knowledge or consent of individuals or their families. Working Assets, Mainstreet Moms (the MMOB) and ACORN have put together a useful website. You can opt- out of this database by following instructions at http://www.LeaveMyChildAlone.org or http://www.moveon.org/r?r=919 [added 9/26/05] ONGOING, King County needs POLL WORKERS FOR THE DAY OF ELECTIONS. Help keep elections free, fair convenient! Poll working is essential to democracy, is a good way to meet your neighbors, and actually pays a little money! info 206-296-1606 or http://www.metrokc.gov/elections [added 8/22/05] ONGOING, on 1090 AM radio in the Seattle area; PROGRESSIVE RADIO on Air America Seattle and U.S., or listen on line at http://www.airamericaradio.com/ ONGOING, END THE GENOCIDE IN DARFUR, SUDAN. Let us bombard the White House and our Congressmen and Senators, and the United Nations, demanding that immediate action be taken to provide food, shelter and security for the suffering people of Dafur. White House 202-456-1111, fax 202-456-2461, president@whitehouse.gov, Congress http://www.visi.com/juan/congress/index.html, also call your Senators and Representative Senator Patty Murray Washington, DC: 202-224-2621, Senator Maria Cantwell, Washington, DC: 202-224-3441, Congressman Jim McDermott, Washington, DC: 202-225-3106 ONGOING, Volunteers needed for Seattle SHELTER FOR HOMELESS YOUNG ADULTS who are too old to access youth shelter programs but often feel unwelcome or threatened in emergency programs serving mostly older single adults. Volunteers set up and clean up shelter areas, help supervise the program, hand out supplies, interact and build positive relationships with guests. Volunteers must complete a volunteer application, background check, and are required to attend the Homelessness 101 training session to gain a better understanding of the individuals they will be working with. info Laura Pritchard laura@udsp.org or 206- 632-1635 ONGOING, informed advice by SEATTLE DRAFT AND MILITARY COUNSELING CENTER, which is connected with the GI Rights Hotline, a partnership of regional and national organizations that provide counseling and information to active duty GIs, parents and members of the Delayed Entry Program, and others on conscientious objection, discharges and service members' rights. The center also refers people to legal help and Congressional military caseworkers. Three counselors (two of whom are veterans) rotate turns on the Draft and Military Counseling helpline at 206-789-2751 and answer question left by email via website http://www.scn.org/sdmcc . All SDMCC members are volunteers. Tax deductible contributions always welcome at Seattle Draft and Military Counseling Center, P.O. Box 20604 Seattle 98102, 206-789-2751. info Mike Barton 206- 524-9932 ONGOING, REGISTER TO VOTE NOW; deadlines are 30 days before an election for mail-in, 15 days before an election in person at the county administrative office, You may download a voter registration form or have a form mailed to you from the Secretary of State Voter Registration Page http://www.secstate.wa.gov/elections/register_vote.aspx, info King County 206-296-VOTE ONGOING, The City of Seattle Police Department is looking for volunteers to SUPPORT VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. Volunteers receive over 50 hours of training in crisis intervention and police procedures and in return commit to providing volunteer service for one 8-hour shift each month for a year. volunteers must have a valid Washington State Driver's License, pass a Seattle Police Department background check, be 21 years of age or older. info Megan Bruneau 206-615-0892 or megan.bruneau@seattle.gov ONGOING, Safe Schools Coalition has a new 24 hr crisis number for people EXPERIENCING HARASSMENT OR VIOLENCE AT SCHOOL, it's 1-877-SAFE-SAFE. This is answered by the crisis phone staff at King County Sexual Assault Resource Center, and they will dispatch your request to a Safe Schools Coalition Intervention Specialist who will, as with the email address, get back to you within 24 hours. Our intervention specialists are especially prepared to address ANTI-LGBT INCIDENTS, but we don't turn anyone down and can problem-solve & make referrals when students call about other bias-based bullying & violence (anti-immigrant and race- or faith- or disability-based) as well. And we are especially prepared to help within Washington State (where we can even provide face-to-face services when needed, such as visits with a principal or local law enforcement with or on behalf of a student). But, again, we don't turn callers away even when the problem may be happening in another state or another part of the world. The new crisis number is 1-877-SAFE-SAFE (1-877-723-3723) or by email http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/contact/?id=10, non- emergency info http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/contact/?id=8 [updated 3/30/09] ONGOING, support the House Bill HR 1258 to close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation, renamed Jan 17, 2001, the notorious School of the Americas, known throughout as the SCHOOL OF ASSASSINS, bill is now supported by members of both major parties, info http://www.soaw.org or SOA Watch 202-234-3440 or info@soaw.org or http://go.sojo.net/campaign/close_the_SOA/explanation, Take Action at http://go.sojo.net/campaign/close_the_SOA ONGOING, Invest in peace; The Nonviolent Peaceforce is issuing 100,000 Peace Bonds which will sell for US $10 each. All proceeds from PEACE BONDS will go toward the development of the Nonviolent Peaceforce and to fund our pilot project in Sri Lanka, a country striving for peace after nearly twenty years of civil war. In 2010, when they mature, investors will have a functioning Nonviolent Peaceforce that will help TRANSFORM VIOLENT CONFLICTS AROUND THE WORLD. purchase through the Nonviolent Peaceforce web site, http://www.nonviolentpeaceforce.org, a secure site that accepts credit cards. They make great gifts for births of babies, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and passages. Each investor will receive a Peace Bond certificate. No goods or services will be directly exchanged for the bonds. They are tax deductible in the USA. ONGOING, in Iraq; WAR; U.S. Military deaths, http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/ops/iraq_casualties. htm, IRAQI CIVILIAN deaths http://www.iraqbodycount.net/ the names of the U.S. AND BRITISH MILITARY personnel can be found at, http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/ind ex.html, there have been many, many more civilian deaths reported in Iraq, the war is also costly in terms of money http://www.Costofwar.com compared to cost of education, healthcare, etc or http://www.crunchweb.net/87billion graphics showing the physical dimensions of the volume of $ in currency, Calendar of US MILITARY DEAD DURING IRAQI WAR, Includes dead in Afghanistan during Iraqi war, http://cryptome.org/mil-dead-iqw.htm ONGOING, website with information on FARMERS MARKETS in Washington State http://www.wafarmersmarkets.com/ ONGOING, Sign a petition to stop the construction of the "SECURITY WALL" being built by Israel and opposed by human rights activists in ISRAEL, PALESTINE, and around the world, http://www.petitiononline.com/stw/petition.html ONGOING, DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR LIES on WMD - A new MoveOn Initiative: Ask Congressional Representatives to request an investigation of allegations of Iraqi WMD - WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION before the war. http://moveon.org/wmdpledge/ (Jim McDermott has already signed on to this effort) ONGOING, Central Committee for Conscientious Objectors (CCCO) CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTOR LEGAL RIGHTS INFO http://www.girights.org & GI RIGHTS HOTLINE 800-FYI-95GI, A crucial element to slowing the military machine is helping individual GIs get out of the military! As CCCO has done since 1948, we are supporting individuals in their resistance and opposition to war. In particular, we are standing with a group of people - GIs, whose questioning and resistance are often forgotten during times like this. Founded in 1995, the GI Rights Hotline, a coalition of non- profit, non-governmental organizations, provides accurate, comprehensive, and objective information on draft registration, military discharges, civil rights in the military, and involuntary activation and deployment of military personnel. The work we do and the information we disseminate are known to enlisted people in numbers far greater than the thousands with whom we communicate personally. info on CCCO 510-465-1617 or 888-231-2226 or http://www.objector.org ONGOING, visit http://www.usaforicc.org to take action to express support for the INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT and US participation in it! Isn't it time we stop letting war criminals get away with murder? This group's Steering Committee consists of UNA-USA, World Federalist Assn, Amnesty International, Campaign for UN Reform Feminist Majority, Human Rights Watch, Independent Student Coalition for the ICC, Lawyers Committee for Human Rights, Nuremberg Legacy Project, United Methodist Church-General Board of Church & Society, info Seattle United Nations Association 206-568-1959 or info@unaseattle.org or http://www.unaseattle.org ONGOING, Free Civil LEGAL SERVICES FOR HOMELESS and At- Risk (of homelessness) YOUTH in the Greater Seattle Area; Intake for Street Youth Legal Advocates of Washington (SYLAW) is open. We are accepting cases and providing services for youth 12-21 on non-criminal, civil legal issues. Calls can be from the youth or from service providers. Intake is 206-464-5936 x239 or 800-542-0794 x239 please leave a detailed message as to your legal issue and how to reach you. ONGOING, at University Temple United Methodist Church, 1415 NE 43rd St; volunteers needed for The YOUNG ADULT SHELTER at University Temple United Methodist Church, now expanding to three nights per week, Volunteers spend all or part of the night at the shelter, between the hours of 8 p.m. - 9 a.m., helping set up the mats and blankets, assisting guests in accessing the services we offer: hot food, showers, hygiene supplies, case management and consultation with our on-site social worker. We show a video movie each night, accompany our guests outside for smoke breaks, and offer them friendly conversation; wake guests and serve them breakfast; taking turns staying awake for two-hour shifts, while the other volunteers sleep in an adjacent room; training provided for volunteers, but our requirements are simple and flexible: just be there and be helpful; info Sinan Demirel 206-979-5621 or yashelter@hotmail.com ONGOING CONTACT CONGRESS about important issues: war, civil liberties, fast track Senator Patty Murray: (202) 224-2621 or (206) 553-5545, Senator Maria Cantwell: (202)224-3441 or (206) 220-6400, 888-648-7328 Jay Inslee: (202) 225-6311 or (425) 640-0233 (parts of north Seattle, plus Snohomish, Kitsap) Rick Larsen (202)225.2605, (425) 252-3188 Brian Baird (202) 255-3536, or (360) 695-6292 Norm Dicks (202) 225-5916, (253) 593-6536 Jim McDermott (202) 225-3106 or (206) 553-7170 (most of Seattle) Dave Reichert (202) 225-7761 or (206) 275-3438 (Bellevue) Adam Smith (202) 225-5893 or (253) 926-6681; If you don't know who your Rep is, or live outside WA, contact 2 senators and one rep via the Congressional switchboard is 202-224-3121; anyone can get the local and federal addresses and fax numbers of their reps by simply typing in their ZIP code at http://capwiz.com/wa/dbq/officials/ ONGOING, Support the ISRAELI CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS who are refusing to serve in the Occupied Territories. These brave combat Officers and Soldiers are willing to serve their country and to defend it, but they are no longer willing to participate in the Occupation and oppression of the Palestinian people; visit their website: http://www.seruv.org/ (Hebrew) or http://seruv.nethost.co.il/defaulteng.asp (English) ONGOING, Sign the National JUNETEENTH HOLIDAY Petition & Resolution online at http://www.19thofJune.com/petition.html to make Juneteenth become a National Holiday in America, for a celebration of FREEDOM FROM SLAVERY on the day a group of slaves finally learned about the emancipation proclamation, info Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Chairman, National Juneteenth Holiday Campaign 662-247-1471 or 202-331-8864 ONGOING, HATE CRIME REPORTING HELPLINE via organization "Hate Free Zone" to provide crucial support and referral information for individuals who have experienced hate crimes and incidents of all kinds, as well as to allow the HFZ to document such events to increase the community's awareness of hate-related incidents. People can report incidents from anywhere in WA state and can count on referrals in King, Snohomish and Pierce Counties. Hate Free Zone plans to expand that capability over time; hotline number 1-866-HFZONE1 (1-866-439-6631); volunteers needed, info Anne Buffardi, Hate Free Zone Campaign of Washington 206-723-2203 or http://www.hatefreezone.org [added 1/14/02] ONGOING, M, W, F 7 - 9 p.m., Sat 5 - 7 p.m., at Lambert House; anonymous, FREE HIV TESTING times for people AGES 14-24, using the Orasure method (i.e. no blood), info Becca Hutcheson 206-322-2515 x13 ONGOING, Free EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS training course, "Surviving an Earthquake", can be accessed at http://www.regionxoti.org by clicking on the course icon [confirmed 10/26/04] ONGOING WEEKDAYS, 5 - 6 a.m., on SCAN, cable channel 77/29, daily show of Democracy Now! national independent news hour; the BEST IN INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM each day covering national and international affairs, Hosted by award-winning journalists Amy Goodman & Juan Gonzalez; Featuring breaking stories around the globe dealing with war and peace, racial, social and gender justice, globalization, media criticism and the environment; info Ann Suter, Executive Director, Seattle Community Access Network, anns@scantv.org or 206-522-4758 or http://www.scantv.org [confirmed 6/20/05] ONGOING WEEKDAYS, 3 pm, on KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio; NATIONAL NATIVE NEWS. Since 1987, National Native News has provided Native and non-Native radio listeners with a regular, timely, and balanced source of news about Native issues. National Native News covers the social, economic, and cultural issues that affect every community, and helps listeners understand the interconnectedness between Native people and their non-Native neighbors. [added 8/6/07] ONGOING WEEKDAYS, FamilyWorks Resource Center, 1501 N 45th Street, Seattle; FREE CHILDRENS PLAYGROUPS at FamilyWorks with different focus every day; Monday - LGBT Playgroup 10-11:30 a.m., Tuesday - Grupo de Juego en Espanol/ Spanish Playgroup 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Tuesday - Music and Movement Playgroup 12:30-1 p.m., Wednesday and Friday - Everybody's Playgroup 10-11:30 a.m., Thursday - Play and Learn Group 2-3:30 p.m., Thursday - Children from China Playgroup 5:30-7 p.m., info http://www.familyworksseattle.org ONGOING WEEKDAYS, in front of the Mount Vernon Court House; People for a Peaceable Planet, a Skagit County group Committed to PEACE, JUSTICE AND NONVIOLENCE holds Vigils M-W-F at noon and on Friday at 4 pm, info ppplanet@snowcoalition.org or http://www.ppplanet.org [updated 06/18/05] ONGOING WEEKDAYS, 6 - 7 am and 5 - 6 p.m., on KBCS radio 91.3 FM, Bellevue; 'DEMOCRACY NOW!' INDEPENDENT JOURNALIST Amy Goodman's show with news and opinions NOT HEARD ON MAJOR NETWORK NEWS; info http://www.Democracynow.org or http://kbcs.fm [updated 10/9/06] ONGOING WEEKDAYS, 6 p.m., on KBCS radio 91.3 FM, Bellevue; 'FREE SPEECH RADIO NEWS'; info http://www.Democracynow.org [confirmed 11/14/04] ONGOING MONDAYS ONGOING MONDAYS, 5:30 - 7 p.m., at Urban Bakery, 7850 E Greenlake Drive N across from the Green Lake wading pool; CONVERSATION CAFÉS are a citizen initiative for hosted conversations in public places where a diversity of views are welcome; Conversation Cafes; in these times of intense change, when people have as many questions as answers, Conversation Cafes are places to listen, speak and learn in a spirit of respect and inquiry, info 206-781-5700 or http://www.conversationcafe.org or Bill talk@planx.com [confirmed 8/18/07] ONGOING TUESDAYS ONGOING TUESDAYS, 4 - 6 pm, at the SYPP office, 2820 E. Cherry St. on the corner of 29th & Cherry behind the YWCA, Seattle; Inviting All Youth & Youth Groups! Do you think the WASL graduation requirement is unfair? Do you think that students need more power to make change in your school? Do you feel like it's time to take action and DEMAND EDUCATION JUSTICE NOW? Then join Seattle Young People's Project's Education Justice Campaign. We are a youth (ages 13-19) led group seeking SOCIAL JUSTICE AND YOUTH LIBERATION! The Education Justice campaign is an effort to address the injustices that take place in our schools. We will work to get rid of the WASL graduation requirement, fight racism in our school system, demand that students have more rights and a voice that is listened to! Snacks & bus tokens provided. info 206-860-9606 or http://www.sypp.org [added 9/3/06] ONGOING 3RD TUESDAYS, 7 - 9 p.m., at Soulfood Books www.soulfoodbooks.com , 15748 Redmond Way, Redmond; CONVERSATION CAFÉS are a citizen initiative for hosted conversations in public places where a diversity of views are welcome; Conversation Cafes; in the wake of 9/11, in these times of intense change, when people have as many questions as answers, Conversation Cafes are places to listen, speak and learn in a spirit of respect and inquiry, info info@soulfoodbooks.com or http://www.conversationcafe.org [added 8/18/07] ONGOING TUESDAYS, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., at SEIU Local 6, 150 Denny Way near Seattle Center; SEATTLE LABOR CHORUS rehearses. All are welcome; no auditions, just come if you like to sing and support labor. Union songs, contemporary protest, songs of freedom. info 206-524-7753 or http://www.seattlelaborchorus.org [updated 2/10/04] ONGOING WEDNESDAYS ONGOING WEDNESDAYS, 1 pm, at 2222 N Pacific St, Seattle; The InterConnection COMPUTER REUSE AND LEARNING CENTER Computer Donation Program: Anyone who volunteers at our center for 30 hours receives a free computer set. Volunteers also receive free computer hardware and software training. Come in for an orientation. No appointment necessary. info 206-633-1517 or http://www.interconnection.org/index.php?pagina=volunteer/o nsite [added 9/24/07] ONGOING WEDNESDAYS, 6 - 8 pm, at Snohomish Health District, 3020 Rucker Ave in auditorium, Everett; GLOBE, GAY, LESBIAN, OPEN-MINDED, & BISEXUAL Empowerment: A Support Group for Youth 14-20. Sponsored by Snohomish Health District. info 425-339-5251 [added 4/27/04] ONGOING WEDNESDAYS, 6 - 7:30 p.m., at Cloud City Coffee, 8801 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle; CONVERSATION CAFÉS are a citizen initiative for hosted conversations in public places where a diversity of views are welcome; Conversation Cafes; in these times of intense change, when people have as many questions as answers, Conversation Cafes are places to listen, speak and learn in a spirit of respect and inquiry, info Cloud City Coffee 206-527-5552 or Ken 206-363-1890, vandoren98125@peoplepc.com or http://www.conversationcafe.org [updated 8/18/07] ONGOING WEDNESDAYS, 8 pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave, Seattle; Support/discussion group: QUEER YOUNG FEMALES Group - For Female-Identified Youth, Ages 14-22. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GAY LESBIAN BISEXUAL TRANSGENDER & QUESTIONING youth, info 206-322-2515 ext 16 [added 4/26/04] ONGOING THURSDAYS ONGOING THURSDAYS, 11 am - 2 pm, at Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave, corner of Denny, near Metro buses 10, 43 & 8, Seattle; Lambert House offers GAY LESBIAN BISEXUAL TRANSGENDER Questioning HOMELESS YOUTH SERVICES. In 2003, 31% of the youth who used Lambert House identified as homeless or in transitional housing. This has increased to 36%. In response to this increase Lambert House now offer its Homeless Youth Services for GLBTQ homeless youth through age 22 with such services as showers, laundry, bus tickets, case management, mailing service, emergency clothing, drug/alcohol referral/counseling, housing & medical referrals to GLBTQ homeless youth, under one roof. info http://lamberthouse.org, to donate or volunteer contact Jeff Bachman 206-322-2515 x16 or Jeff@lamberthouse.org [confirmed 8/26/05] ONGOING THURSDAYS, 5 - 6 pm, at Ruth Dykeman Youth & Family Services, 15001 8th Ave SW, Burien; GLBTQ Youth Support Group for youth 13-19 years old. Come, meet, have fun & hang out with other GAY LESBIAN BISEXUAL TRANSGENDER & QUESTIONING youth. info 206-243-5544 ext 320 [added 4/27/04] ONGOING CERTAIN THURSDAYS, 6 - 9 pm, at 45th St Clinic in Seattle; DENTAL SERVICES FOR HOMELESS YOUTH and young adults. Patients should be 12-23, currently homeless or have been homeless in the past year (transitional housing residents ok!) info Wakx (Joaquin) Uy 206-633-7639 or uyj@psnhc.org [added 10/24/05] ONGOING THURSDAYS, 6:30 - 8 pm, Call for location in Bellevue; B-GLAD - BISEXUAL, GAY, LESBIAN, TRANS & QUESTIONING ADOLESCENT Drop-In Group. Sponsored by Youth Eastside Services, which offers many programs for GLBT youth. info 425-747-4937 [confirmed 12/12/04] ONGOING THURSDAYS, 6:30 - 8 pm, at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, 104 - 17th Avenue South, Seattle; The Black Improvisational Theater Troupe Experience Exploring themes central to the BLACK DIASPORA EXPERIENCE IN AMERICA. Building Community. Creative Expression. and Fun! Come and work with various local actor/educators and learn improv techniques in a safe and culturally specific environment. No experience necessary. Just an open mind and comfortable clothing. The Black Improv Troupe: Initiating a return to Black Renaissance info Timeca Briggs 206-324-2896 [added 3/5/05] ONGOING THURSDAYS, 7 - 8:30 p.m., at Tullys, 2100 N 45th St., Wallingford, Seattle; CONVERSATION CAFÉS are a citizen initiative for hosted conversations in public places where a diversity of views are welcome; Conversation Cafes; in the wake of 9/11, in these times of intense change, when people have as many questions as answers, Conversation Cafes are places to listen, speak and learn in a spirit of respect and inquiry, info Susan 206- 329-5095, pinecone@gmail.com or http://www.conversationcafe.org [added 8/18/07] ONGOING THURSDAYS, 7 - 8:30 pm, at Crossroads Bellevue, at the QFC end of the Food Court at Crossroads, 15600 NE 8th, Bellevue; CONVERSATION CAFÉS are a citizen initiative for hosted conversations in public places where a diversity of views are welcome; in these times of intense change, when people have as many questions as answers, Conversation Cafes are places to listen, speak and learn in a spirit of respect and inquiry, info John, 425-888-9609, evenings, or JohnHouse509@msn.com or http://www.conversationcafe.org [updated 8/18/07] ONGOING THURSDAYS, 7:30 - 9 pm, at Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave., Seattle; BI & QUESTIONING GROUP - For Youth, Ages 14-22. Support/discussion/social group for Bisexual & Questioning youth. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GAY LESBIAN BISEXUAL TRANSGENDER & QUESTIONING youth, ages 14-22. info 206-322- 2515 ext 16 [confirmed 12/12/04] ONGOING, FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS, & SUNDAYS, 10 am - 6 pm, at 606 Maynard Ave. South, Suite #107 in Seattle's International District; APIWFSC Thrift Store to benefit ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER WOMEN & FAMILY SAFETY CENTER (APIWFSC), donated items and volunteers needed, info 206- 467-9976 or apiwfsc@apialliance.org ONGOING FRIDAYS ONGOING FRIDAYS, noon - 1:30 p.m., at Lighthouse Café, 955 Water Street, 360-385-1165, Port Townsend; CONVERSATION CAFÉS are a citizen initiative for hosted conversations in public places where a diversity of views are welcome; in these times of intense change, when people have as many questions as answers, Conversation Cafes are places to listen, speak and learn in a spirit of respect and inquiry, info Jim, jim@tobe.net or http://www.conversationcafe.org [updated 8/18/07] ONGOING FRIDAYS, 6:30 p.m., on 91.3 FM KBCS; Radio Show "TEEN TALK," 30 minute show for, about, and hosted by teens; features teens interviewing people and experts about subjects such as eating disorders, employment, good nutrition, anger management, gangs and youth, and crime prevention; info Esther "Little Dove" John 206-344-6321 or Kristen Walsh, kwalsh@bcc.ctc.edu [updated 6/21/04] ONGOING SAT & SUN, 6 - 9 a.m., on KEXP 90.3 FM Radio in Seattle and KXOT 91.7 FM in Tacoma, Mind Over Matters PROGRESSIVE POLITICAL Programs, includes Saturday 6 a.m. Alternative Radio, 7 Sustainability Segment with Diane Horn, 7:30 Community Forum, 8 Counterspin by media group FAIR, 8:30 Eat The Airwaves!, political commentary by Geov Parrish and Maria Tomchick of Eat The State! Independent weekly, Sunday 6 Radio Nation, 6:30 Between the Lines, 7 Talks/Interviews, 8 TUC Radio, 8:30 Making Contact; the show is also archived for two weeks and streamed live on the web at http://www.kexp.org, info 206-520-5838 [confirmed 9/15/04] ONGOING SATURDAYS ONGOING SATURDAYS, 10 am, at 2222 N Pacific St, Seattle; The InterConnection COMPUTER REUSE AND LEARNING CENTER Computer Donation Program: Anyone who volunteers at our center for 30 hours receives a free computer set. Volunteers also receive free computer hardware and software training. Come in for an orientation. No appointment necessary. info 206-633-1517 or http://www.interconnection.org/index.php?pagina=volunteer/o nsite [added 9/24/07] ONGOING SATURDAYS, noon, at Yesler Terrace Community Center, Seattle; FOOD NOT BOMBS Saturday FREE MARKET (a.k.a. "Produce to the People, Right On!"). Each week, FNB members and individuals from Yesler Terrace - a government housing complex - collect food donated from local co-ops and distribute it. Occasionally other household goods are donated for distribution. info 206- 933-5708 or seattle-fnb@riseup.net or http://sfnb.revolt.org [added 11/23/07] ONGOING SATURDAYS, 2 - 3:30 pm, at Café Rozella, 9434 Delridge Way S.W., West Seattle; CONVERSATION CAFÉS are a citizen initiative for hosted conversations in public places where a diversity of views are welcome; in the wake of 9/11, in these times of intense change, when people have as many questions as answers, Conversation Cafes are places to listen, speak and learn in a spirit of respect and inquiry, info CafeRozella@aol.com or http://www.caferozella.com or 206-763-5805 or http://www.conversationcafe.org [confirmed 8/18/07] ONGOING SUNDAYS ONGOING SUNDAYS, 4 - 5:30 p.m., at Pegasus Coffee House, 131 Parfitt Way, Winslow, Bainbridge Island; "CONVERSATION CAFÉ" is a citizen initiative for hosted conversations in public places where a diversity of views are welcome. Conversation Cafes are places to listen, speak and learn in a spirit of respect and inquiry. info Kat Gjovik, 206-842- 0223, kmgjovik@aol.com or http://www.conversationcafe.org [updated 8/18/07] ONGOING SUNDAYS, 5 - 6 p.m., on KAOS 89.3 FM Olympia; NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT JOURNALISTIST GEOV PARRISH on No Talking Heads [confirmed 10/17/07] ONGOING SUNDAYS, 6 p.m., at Ravenna United Methodist Church, 5751-33rd Ave. NE, Seattle; Dignity/ Seattle an organization of GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDERED (GLBT) ROMAN CATHOLICS, holds weekly liturgies and prayer services; Dignity/USA and Dignity/Seattle believe that GLBT people can practice their sexuality in a loving, life- giving and life-affirming manner that is consistent with Christ's teachings; info http://www.dignityusa.org or 206- 325-7314 or http://www.dignitypacific.org/Seattle/ [confirmed 6/25/04] ONGOING SUNDAYS, 7 pm, at Occidental Park in Pioneer Square, Seattle; FOOD NOT BOMBS serves a FREE VEGGIE MEAL open to everyone. We start cooking at about 4 pm Sunday afternoon at 835 Yesler Way, the big red brick Unitarian center on the corner of Broadway and Yesler. To get involved in the cooking, cleaning, serving or food collection, leave a message at 206-949-0322 or email seattle-fnb@riseup.net Or stop by Occidental Park Sunday evening, we'd love to meet you. info 206-933-5708 or seattle-fnb@riseup.net or http://sfnb.revolt.org [added 11/23/07] ONGOING SUNDAYS, 8 - 10 p.m., at Hidmo East African Restaurant, 2000 S. Jackson St, Seattle; AFRICAN MUSIC NIGHT. Live African music and east African cuisine. Free Admission (donations welcome), Nonsmoking venue. info or reservations 206-329-1534 [confirmed 5/13/08]