PEACE & JUSTICE EVENTS Seattle area starting Feb 9, 2010 Events new or changed since Feb 3 version are marked with (**), since Jan 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 FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH, info http://www.ls.cc.al.us/blackhistory/blackhistory.html TUES FEB 9, ELECTION DAY, ballots must be postmarked by this day. Seattle voters are being asked to RENEW TWO EXPIRING SCHOOL LEVIES. The capital levy funds hundreds of projects that make our schools healthier and safer for our kids and the educators that guide their learning. The operations levy funds 23% of Seattle Public Schools' day- to-day budget, and it is especially critical at a time when state funding is being slashed. We need your support to ensure that voters renew both of these critically important school levies. Vote YES on Feb 9! Message from League of Education Voters. info info@educationvoters.org, info http://www.schoolsfirstseattle.org *TUES FEB 9, 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 FEB 9, 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 [confirmed 12/29/09] *TUES FEB 9, 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 FEB 9, and subsequent Tuesdays, 1 - 4 pm, at Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave, between E Howell & E Denny Way, Metro Buses 8, 10, and 43 stop nearby, Seattle; Lambert House's LGBTQ HOMELESS YOUTH SERVICES. Lambert House offers: counseling, referrals, bus tickets, local phone calls, showers, laundry, and hygiene supplies. Lambert House is a drug & alcohol-free space. 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 [added 11/7/09] **TUES FEB 9, 2 pm, at Seattle City Hall, Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 600 4th Ave between James and Cherry Streets, Seattle; The Seattle CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC UTILITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE meeting. Public comment, briefing, discussion. info 206-684-8888 or http://www.seattle.gov/council/agendasc/utilities_neighborh oods.pdf *TUES FEB 9, and subsequent Tuesdays, 2 pm, at Duwamish Industrial Training Center, Building N, 6770 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle WA; APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES PROJECT Orientation. info 206-768-6671 [updated 8/29/09] *TUES FEB 9, 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 FEB 9, 6:15 pm, at University Baptist Church, 4554 12th Ave NE at corner of NE 47th, Seattle; Celebrate the 13th annual FREEDOM TO MARRY WEEK by attending a Community Screening of "Inlaws & Outlaws"; Filmmaker Drew Emery will be in attendance. The True Stories Project is collaborating with churches, schools and equality organizations to present 15 community screenings of the award-winning documentary Inlaws & Outlaws, including ten in the Puget Sound region. Featuring storytellers ages 4 to 80, Inlaws & Outlaws weaves together the true stories of couples and singles, gay and straight, into a collective narrative that 'captures the heart of love,' as Seattle Times critic John Hartl put it. At the top of the film, we meet a variety of storytellers one on one. We don't know who's gay or straight or who's with whom. As their stories unfold, stereotypes fall by the wayside, and you find yourself rooting for everyone. Filmed in Seattle, the film premiered at the Seattle International Film Festival and went on to win critical and audience praise as it traveled the festival circuit. Proceeds from donations and DVD sales will benefit the social justice organization of the hosts' choosing. Free! info http://www.inlawsandoutlawsfilm.com/news/freedom_to_marry.p hp *TUES FEB 9, and subsequent Tuesdays except 4th Tues, 6:30 - 8 pm, at Kaladi Brothers Coffee, 511 E. Pike St. between Summit and Belmont, Seattle; Radical Women & Freedom Socialist Party New Discussion on "Illegal People" by award-winning journalist David Bacon. The book provides timely insight into how CORPORATE GLOBALIZATION FORCES MIGRATION and its impact on working people on every continent. It also inspires with stories of successful cross-racial and cross-border organizing. Everyone is welcome! We take turns reviewing the material and read a section together each week, so its easy to drop by for any session even if you can't be there consistently. Books will be available at each session, or can be purchased ahead of time at New Freeway Hall. info Su Docekal 206- 722-2453 or FSPseattle@mindspring.com [added 2/2/10] **TUES FEB 9, and subsequent Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., in Federal Way; a King County Bar Association NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL CLINIC serving King County residents or Washington State residents with legal issues in King County. Neighborhood Legal Clinics (NLC) provides individual meetings with VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS for up to 30 minutes of Free legal advice and consultation in primarily civil issues (not criminal). Issues that may be addressed include: Family law topics including domestic violence, divorce, issues for unmarried parents, child support, custody and parenting plans; Debt and bankruptcy; landlord/ Tenant questions; Real estate; Employment and wage claim issues; Contracts, warranties and/or consumer disputes; Immigration; Wills, estate planning, probate, living wills; Welfare benefits terminations and overpayments; Criminal records. American Sign Language interpreters provided when requested. Foreign language interpreters provided pending availability of funds. NLC has no income restrictions. For an appointment, call 206- 267-7070 from 9 a.m. to noon. info http://www.kcba.org/legalhelp/ [added 2/7/10] TUES FEB 9, 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 FEB 9, and subsequent Tuesdays, 7 - 9 p.m., in Greenwood neighborhood, Seattle; a King County Bar Association NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL CLINIC serving King County residents or Washington State residents with legal issues in King County. Neighborhood Legal Clinics (NLC) provides individual meetings with VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS for up to 30 minutes of Free legal advice and consultation in primarily civil issues (not criminal). Issues that may be addressed include: Family law topics including domestic violence, divorce, issues for unmarried parents, child support, custody and parenting plans; Debt and bankruptcy; landlord/ Tenant questions; Real estate; Employment and wage claim issues; Contracts, warranties and/or consumer disputes; Immigration; Wills, estate planning, probate, living wills; Welfare benefits terminations and overpayments; Criminal records. American Sign Language interpreters provided when requested. Foreign language interpreters provided pending availability of funds. NLC has no income restrictions. For an appointment, call 206- 267-7070 from 9 a.m. to noon. info http://www.kcba.org/legalhelp/ [added 2/7/10] TUES FEB 9, 7 p.m., at Prospect Congregational Church, 1919 E. Prospect St, corner of 20th, Seattle; Prospect Congregational invites you to "God, Brain and Healing: MAPPING MENTAL ILLNESS AND SPIRITUALITY." Individuals and families facing mental illness, colleagues at every level in the community of mental health providers, clergy colleagues and the faith community, are all welcome to share in this evening of discussion and conversation. Craig Rennebohm, Mental Health Chaplain and author of Souls in the Hands of a Tender God, will present. Drawing on personal experience and 40 years of ministry with individuals and families facing mental illness, Craig will narrate a journey that leads from an understanding of the brain, into an exploration of mental illness, recovery and the role of faith and spirituality in the healing process. The slide-illustrated talk will look at recent research on the brain and spirituality; map spiritual issues as they arise in the course of depression, bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia, addictions and trauma; and suggest ways in which faith groups, clergy, community, consumers, providers and advocates can work together to maximize health and well being. info 206-322-6030 or http://www.mentalhealthchaplain.org or http://www.prospectseattle.org **TUES FEB 9, and subsequent Tuesdays except 3rd Tuesday, 7 - 9 p.m., in West Seattle; a King County Bar Association NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL CLINIC serving King County residents or Washington State residents with legal issues in King County. Neighborhood Legal Clinics (NLC) provides individual meetings with VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS for up to 30 minutes of Free legal advice and consultation in primarily civil issues (not criminal). Issues that may be addressed include: Family law topics including domestic violence, divorce, issues for unmarried parents, child support, custody and parenting plans; Debt and bankruptcy; landlord/ Tenant questions; Real estate; Employment and wage claim issues; Contracts, warranties and/or consumer disputes; Immigration; Wills, estate planning, probate, living wills; Welfare benefits terminations and overpayments; Criminal records. American Sign Language interpreters provided when requested. Foreign language interpreters provided pending availability of funds. NLC has no income restrictions. For an appointment, call 206- 267-7070 from 9 a.m. to noon. info http://www.kcba.org/legalhelp/ [added 2/7/10] *TUES FEB 9, 7:30 pm, at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Avenue at Seneca Street, Downstairs, enter on Seneca Street, Seattle; Town Hall Center for Civic Life presents Garry Wills on BOMB POWER. The power of the atomic bomb resonates far beyond megatons, says Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and historian Garry Wills: Its very existence has transformed our nation by dramatically increasing the POWER OF THE MODERN PRESIDENCY and redefining the government as a national security state. Wills, author of Bomb Power, says the Manhattan Project was a triumph of official secrecy and military discipline, perhaps expected in wartime, but then growing into the covert operations and overt authority that have defined American government in the nuclear era. Presented by the Town Hall Center for Civic Life, with University Bookstore. Series supported by the Otto Haas Charitable Trust. 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 *TUES FEB 9, and subsequent Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., at The Cascade People's Center, 309 Pontius Ave. N, Seattle; Join the Queer Ally Coalition for weekly community organizing meetings of LGBT people and allies. The Queer Ally Coalition is a grassroots democratic alliance of LGBT people and allies committed to the FIGHT FOR QUEER RIGHTS, CULTURE, AND LIBERATION. Current Projects: Referendum 71/Marriage Equality in Washington; Nationwide Kiss-In at local Mormon temple; Hate Crimes Rapid Response Network; LGBT Youth Shelter/ Housing Proposal with the Mayor's Office; National March for Equality in Washington, DC (October 10-11); building a grassroots, democratic, statewide network of LGBT and allied activists and organizations. info 206-612-6139 or queerallycoalition@gmail.com or http://www.queerallycoalition.org [added 8/9/09] TUES FEB 9, and subsequent 2nd Tuesdays and 4th Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. at the Greenwood Senior Center, 525 N. 85th St., Seattle; "The Transition Handbook" book group. 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 twice month. Books can be purchased for a 15% discount at Santoro's Books, 7405 Greenwood Ave. N. info Anne 206-784- 1850, achelan@aol.com [updated 11/15/09] **TUES FEB 9, 8 pm, at Seattle University, Bellarmine Hall, 901 12 th Ave, Seattle; Celebrate the 13th annual FREEDOM TO MARRY WEEK by attending a Community Screening of "Inlaws & Outlaws"; Open to all SU students & their guests. Hosted by Triangle Club & SU HRL. The True Stories Project is collaborating with churches, schools and equality organizations to present 15 community screenings of the award-winning documentary Inlaws & Outlaws, including ten in the Puget Sound region. Featuring storytellers ages 4 to 80, Inlaws & Outlaws weaves together the true stories of couples and singles, gay and straight, into a collective narrative that 'captures the heart of love,' as Seattle Times critic John Hartl put it. At the top of the film, we meet a variety of storytellers one on one. We don't know who's gay or straight or who's with whom. As their stories unfold, stereotypes fall by the wayside, and you find yourself rooting for everyone. Filmed in Seattle, the film premiered at the Seattle International Film Festival and went on to win critical and audience praise as it traveled the festival circuit. Proceeds from donations and DVD sales will benefit the social justice organization of the hosts' choosing. Free! Free! info http://www.inlawsandoutlawsfilm.com/news/freedom_to_marry.p hp FEB 10 - 15, NO OLYMPICS ON STOLEN NATIVE LAND. Due to the NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF THE OLYMPICS, INCLUDING HOMELESSNESS, ecological destruction, huge public debt, and a greatly expanded police state, a movement has arisen to challenge the Olympic industry & expose to the world its true nature. Anti-colonial & anti-capitalist convergence that will coincide with the opening days of the Games which start Feb 12. info http://www.No2010.com, http://www.OlympicResistance.net *WEDS FEB 10, 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 [confirmed 1/29/10] WEDS FEB 10, noon - 1:30 pm, at Tower Bldg., 1809 7th Ave., Ste. 403, Seattle; METROPOLITAN DEMOCRATIC CLUB Program with Panel Discussion on MDCs role in CHECC (Choose An EFFECTIVE CITY COUNCIL) and Initiative 229, repealing Washington's "Blue Law", and implications for civic activism today. info Justin Simmons 206-736-9882 or http://www.metrodems.org *WEDS FEB 10, 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 8/24/09] *WEDS FEB 10, and subsequent Wednesdays, 1 - 4 pm, at Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave, between E Howell & E Denny Way, Metro Buses 8, 10, and 43 stop nearby, Seattle; Lambert House's LGBTQ HOMELESS YOUTH SERVICES. Lambert House offers: counseling, referrals, bus tickets, local phone calls, showers, laundry, and hygiene supplies. Lambert House is a drug & alcohol-free space. 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 [added 11/7/09] **WEDS FEB 10, 3 pm, at Green River Community College, Lindbloom Student Center Glacier Room, 12401 Southeast 320th Street, Auburn; Celebrate the 13th annual FREEDOM TO MARRY WEEK by attending a Community Screening of "Inlaws & Outlaws"; Filmmaker Drew Emery will be in attendance for discussion and question/ answer after the film. He will also have copies of the movie for sale for those interested in purchasing it. The True Stories Project is collaborating with churches, schools and equality organizations to present 15 community screenings of the award-winning documentary Inlaws & Outlaws, including ten in the Puget Sound region. Featuring storytellers ages 4 to 80, Inlaws & Outlaws weaves together the true stories of couples and singles, gay and straight, into a collective narrative that 'captures the heart of love,' as Seattle Times critic John Hartl put it. At the top of the film, we meet a variety of storytellers one on one. We don't know who's gay or straight or who's with whom. As their stories unfold, stereotypes fall by the wayside, and you find yourself rooting for everyone. Filmed in Seattle, the film premiered at the Seattle International Film Festival and went on to win critical and audience praise as it traveled the festival circuit. Proceeds from donations and DVD sales will benefit the social justice organization of the hosts' choosing. Free! This event is hosted by Safe Zone, Diversity & Multicultural Affairs, and the Queer & Allies (Q&A) Club. info on the film http://www.inlawsandoutlawsfilm.com/ or http://www.inlawsandoutlawsfilm.com/screenings/screenings/g reen_river_cc.php **WEDS FEB 10, 4 pm, at University of Washington, Communications 120, Seattle; Local Communities and Global Identities in Asian American Studies. The Asian American Studies Research Collective (AASRC) invites you to a special 2-day symposium. Day One features a special lecture by community organizer and professor Dr. Eric Tang "A Gulf Unites Us: BLACK AND VIETNAMESE AMERICAN SOLIDARITIES IN NEW ORLEANS". Eric Tang is Visiting Assistant Professor at the Center of African & African American Studies and the Center for Asian American Studies at the University of Texas, Austin. Tang also worked as a community organizer with the Committee Against Anti-Asian American Violence (CAAAV) in New York City for more than a decade. info Kayomi@u.washington.edu *WEDS FEB 10, and subsequent Wednesdays, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., in front of Port Orchard City Hall, 216 Prospect Street, 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 [updated 8/20/09] *WEDS FEB 10, and subsequent Wednesdays, 5 - 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 425-452-7922 or http://www.kbcs.fm Show archive online at http://kbcs.fm/site/PageServer?pagename=voicesofdiversity [updated 11/17/09] *WEDS FEB 10, 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.ufppc.org/content/view/141/ [confirmed 8/23/09] *WEDS FEB 10, and subsequent Wednesdays, 5 - 6:15 pm, on the corner of Chelan and Orondo, right in front of Memorial Park, Wenatchee; weekly PEACE VIGIL since August 2005 at a fitting place. info jlschlaman@charter.net [added 11/28/09] WEDS FEB 10, and subsequent 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 5:15 to 6:15 pm, on Pacific Avenue in front of Union Station at S. 19th St., Tacoma, park at the Tacoma Dome and take the light rail, or, when available, there is parking on or near Pacific Ave or for a small fee, some women park in the History Museum parking lot; TACOMA WOMEN IN BLACK PEACE VIGIL. We stand near but separate from 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. We do not have their signs near us, as some of the women have disagreed with a few of the signs and we want to be neutral so any woman wanting to stand with us can and will. Many of us have helped the peace and justice people by standing with them and holding their signs and they have helped us while remaing separate. 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 [updated 9/6/09] *WEDS FEB 10, 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 FEB 10, and subsequent Wednesdays, 6:45 - 8:45 p.m., in Central Seattle; a King County Bar Association NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL CLINIC serving King County residents or Washington State residents with legal issues in King County. Neighborhood Legal Clinics (NLC) provides individual meetings with VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS for up to 30 minutes of Free legal advice and consultation in primarily civil issues (not criminal). Issues that may be addressed include: Family law topics including domestic violence, divorce, issues for unmarried parents, child support, custody and parenting plans; Debt and bankruptcy; landlord/ Tenant questions; Real estate; Employment and wage claim issues; Contracts, warranties and/or consumer disputes; Immigration; Wills, estate planning, probate, living wills; Welfare benefits terminations and overpayments; Criminal records. American Sign Language interpreters provided when requested. Foreign language interpreters provided pending availability of funds. NLC has no income restrictions. For an appointment, call 206- 267-7070 from 9 a.m. to noon. info http://www.kcba.org/legalhelp/ [added 2/7/10] *WEDS FEB 10, 7 pm, at UW Architecture Hall Room 147, Seattle; Join the International Socialist Organization for How the Movement Was Built: 50 Years Since the CIVIL RIGHTS SIT-INS with Guest Speaker Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor from Northwestern University in Chicago. This February marks the 50th anniversary of the student lunch-counter sit-ins protesting segregation in the south. The act of four college students in Greensboro, NC sparked a wave of student activism which transformed the political landscape, striking a serious blow against racism and inspiring a generation of activists. Where did these protests come from and how were they built? What lessons can activists today learn from this inspiring history? Come hear our guest speaker and join this important discussion! *WEDS FEB 10, and subsequent Wednesdays, 7 pm, on Channel 77 in Seattle or 29 in King County; Indymedia Presents, the weekly TV program collaboration between Seattle's Independent Media Center and 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 or info http://www.scantv.org [updated 8/22/09] WED FEB 10, 7 pm, at Traditions Café, 5th & Water SW, Olympia; GETTING IT RIGHT IN CARBON EXCHANGES: Economist Peter Dorman, faculty, The Evergreen State College, speaks. Discussion follows. Free; donations accepted. Earth Care Series event. *WED FEB 10, 7 - 8:30 pm, at Kane Hall 220, UW Seattle campus; HUMAN RIGHTS, GLOBAL CITIES, CATASTROPHE! - A Panel Discussion. Panelists: Victoria Lawson, Katharyne Mitchell and Matthew Sparke, UW Department of Geography professors; Jean Carmalt, human rights lawyer and Department of Geography Ph.D. candidate. What makes an event a catastrophe? For whom is it catastrophic? And how does framing an event as an urban catastrophe change the discussion and response? Panelists explore these questions through examples ranging from the financial crisis and Hurricane Katrina to the WTO and global health. They will consider the structural forces that may precipitate urban crises, how such crises are framed, and who profits from them, as well as the role of engaged citizenship in moving us towards greater democratic accountability in urban governance. Audience members are encouraged to participate in the discussion and bring questions for the panelists. This lecture is part of the UW's Next City: Sustainable Urbanization series. Hosts: UW Alumni Association and College of Arts & Sciences. Free and open to the public,. Advance registration recommended via https://go.washington.edu/uwaa/events/nextcity_panel/detail s.tcl or Phone RSVP 1-800-AUW-ALUM or 206-543-0540 **WEDS FEB 10, and subsequent Wednesdays, 7 - 8:30 p.m., on Capitol Hill, Seattle; a King County Bar Association NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL CLINIC serving King County residents or Washington State residents with legal issues in King County. Neighborhood Legal Clinics (NLC) provides individual meetings with VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS for up to 30 minutes of Free legal advice and consultation in primarily civil issues (not criminal). Issues that may be addressed include: Family law topics including domestic violence, divorce, issues for unmarried parents, child support, custody and parenting plans; Debt and bankruptcy; landlord/ Tenant questions; Real estate; Employment and wage claim issues; Contracts, warranties and/or consumer disputes; Immigration; Wills, estate planning, probate, living wills; Welfare benefits terminations and overpayments; Criminal records. American Sign Language interpreters provided when requested. Foreign language interpreters provided pending availability of funds. NLC has no income restrictions. For an appointment, call 206- 267-7070 from 9 a.m. to noon. info http://www.kcba.org/legalhelp/ [added 2/7/10] **WEDS FEB 10, and subsequent Wednesdays, 7 - 9 p.m., in Bellevue, and also in Lake City neighborhood, Seattle; a King County Bar Association NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL CLINIC serving King County residents or Washington State residents with legal issues in King County. Neighborhood Legal Clinics (NLC) provides individual meetings with VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS for up to 30 minutes of Free legal advice and consultation in primarily civil issues (not criminal). Issues that may be addressed include: Family law topics including domestic violence, divorce, issues for unmarried parents, child support, custody and parenting plans; Debt and bankruptcy; landlord/ Tenant questions; Real estate; Employment and wage claim issues; Contracts, warranties and/or consumer disputes; Immigration; Wills, estate planning, probate, living wills; Welfare benefits terminations and overpayments; Criminal records. American Sign Language interpreters provided when requested. Foreign language interpreters provided pending availability of funds. NLC has no income restrictions. For an appointment, call 206-267-7070 from 9 a.m. to noon. info http://www.kcba.org/legalhelp/ [added 2/7/10] *WEDS FEB 10, 7:30 pm, at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Avenue at Seneca Street, Downstairs, enter on Seneca Street, Seattle; Town Hall Center for Civic Life presents Chris Farrell on LIVING SIMPLY, FRUGALLY. If 'green' is the new black, and frugality is cooler than credit, then there's nothing more financially fashionable these days than sustainable affordability. Chris Farrell, personal finance expert for Public Radio International's Marketplace Money and author of The New Frugality: How to Consume Less, Save More, and Live Better, presents a new paradigm of smart, sustainable, and ultimately more fulfilling ways to approach our personal finances. Presented by Town Hall's Center for Civic Life, with University Book Store. Series supported by The Boeing Company Charitable Trust and RealNetworks Foundation. Series media sponsorship provided by Publicola.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 FEB 10, and subsequent Wednesdays, 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 or http://www.scantv.org [updated 10/12/09] **THURS FEB 11, time not known, at Seattle Public Library; Acacia Foundation presents Michael Hogan, Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney with the King County Prosecutor's Office. His focus has been INVESTIGATING AND PROSECUTING HATE CRIMES. free of charge. Please RSVP to rsvp@acaciafoundation.org **THURS FEB 11, and subsequent Thursdays, noon - 2 p.m., Downtown, Seattle; a King County Bar Association NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL CLINIC serving King County residents or Washington State residents with legal issues in King County. Neighborhood Legal Clinics (NLC) provides individual meetings with VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS for up to 30 minutes of Free legal advice and consultation in primarily civil issues (not criminal). Issues that may be addressed include: Family law topics including domestic violence, divorce, issues for unmarried parents, child support, custody and parenting plans; Debt and bankruptcy; landlord/ Tenant questions; Real estate; Employment and wage claim issues; Contracts, warranties and/or consumer disputes; Immigration; Wills, estate planning, probate, living wills; Welfare benefits terminations and overpayments; Criminal records. American Sign Language interpreters provided when requested. Foreign language interpreters provided pending availability of funds. NLC has no income restrictions. For an appointment, call 206- 267-7070 from 9 a.m. to noon. info http://www.kcba.org/legalhelp/ [added 2/7/10] *THURS FEB 11, 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/content/view/141/ [confirmed 8/23/09] *THURS FEB 11, 1 - 4:30 pm, COMPUTER COURSES FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. NPower class Excel Advanced Functions. Learn how to use advanced functions in Excel such as IF, COUNTIF, LOOKUP and more. These functions can help make your data give you the results you need! info and registration http://www.npowerseattle.org/training/class-calendar or training@npowerseattle.org *THURS FEB 11, 4 pm, at UW Communications 226, Seattle; Local Communities and Global Identities in Asian American Studies. The Asian American Studies Research Collective (AASRC) invites you to a special 2-day symposium. Day Two is a roundtable discussion on ACTIVISM IN ACADEMIA. This roundtable continues discussions raised during last year's (dis) Orienting Asian American Studies roundtable regarding tensions between the transnationalization of Asian American Studies and he field's continued commitment to community and social justice. Panelists will participate in an informal discussion about the question of activism in academia, particularly as it pertains to producing progressive scholarship. Panelists include moderator Moon-Ho Jung (History), Francisco Benitez (Comparative Literature), Ileana Rodriguez-Silva (History), Stephanie Smallwood (History), and Eric Tang (African & African American Studies and Asian American Studies, University of Texas, Austin). Sponsored by the UW Asian American Research Cluster and funded by the UW Simpson Center for the Humanities. info Kayomi@u.washington.edu *THURS FEB 11, 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 1/4/10] **THURS FEB 11, 6 - 8 pm, at Bar 41 at B&O Espresso, 204 Belmont East, enter from Olive Ave, Seattle; Olympia Newswire Presents: A Mid-Session Review/ Preview. Come learn about the bills that made it out of committee in Olympia, and what kind of budget cuts are looming and new revenue sources are possible as the legislature tries to fill a $2.6 billion hole in the state budget in the next 30 days! The event will feature reports by Olympia Newswire http://www.olympianews.org writers Margie Slovan, George Howland Jr., and Adam Hyla about the FIRST HALF OF THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION, followed by a Q&A about the second half of the legislative session and its potential impact on the 2010 midterm elections. Newswire Publisher and Founder Trevor Griffey will also describe the vision of the Olympia Newswire, and the need to support public-interest, non- profit news to meet the challenges of the digital age. The event is a fundraiser, but donations are not required. Light appetizers will be served, and there will be a cash bar. The event is co-sponsored by Real Change and Reclaim the Media. info Trevor Griffey 360-464-3949, or publisher@olympianews.org *THURS FEB 11, 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 7/20/09] **THURS FEB 11, 7 pm, at All Pilgrim's Church, 500 Broadway Ave East at corner of Republican, Seattle; Celebrate the 13th annual FREEDOM TO MARRY WEEK by attending a Community Screening of "Inlaws & Outlaws"; Filmmaker Drew Emery will be in attendance. The True Stories Project is collaborating with churches, schools and equality organizations to present 15 community screenings of the award-winning documentary Inlaws & Outlaws, including ten in the Puget Sound region. Featuring storytellers ages 4 to 80, Inlaws & Outlaws weaves together the true stories of couples and singles, gay and straight, into a collective narrative that 'captures the heart of love,' as Seattle Times critic John Hartl put it. At the top of the film, we meet a variety of storytellers one on one. We don't know who's gay or straight or who's with whom. As their stories unfold, stereotypes fall by the wayside, and you find yourself rooting for everyone. Filmed in Seattle, the film premiered at the Seattle International Film Festival and went on to win critical and audience praise as it traveled the festival circuit. Proceeds from donations and DVD sales will benefit the social justice organization of the hosts' choosing. Free! info http://www.inlawsandoutlawsfilm.com/news/freedom_to_marry.p hp *THURS FEB 11, 7 - 9 pm, at Kane Hall 120, UW Seattle campus, Seattle; REDUCING UNCERTAINTY IN PREDICTION OF CLIMATE CHANGE. There exists a widespread consensus on the reality of global warming. Human activities have caused global temperatures to rise over the past half-century and additional man-made warming in the coming decades is unavoidable. While we can make these statements with confidence, little progress has been made in reducing uncertainty in projections of the magnitude of climate change to be expected. Observational records have extended and improved, and computer models have become increasingly sophisticated, yet the range of predicted warming for a given rise in CO2 has not been significantly reduced. In this talk, I will outline the role of natural "feedback" processes in amplifying both the certainty and uncertainty in projections of climate change, describe how they may be better constrained from observations, and discuss some potential surprises that these feedbacks may have in store for our future. **THURS FEB 11, and subsequent Thursdays, 7 - 9 p.m., in Delridge Neighborhood, Seattle; a King County Bar Association NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL CLINIC serving King County residents or Washington State residents with legal issues in King County. Neighborhood Legal Clinics (NLC) provides individual meetings with VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS for up to 30 minutes of Free legal advice and consultation in primarily civil issues (not criminal). Issues that may be addressed include: Family law topics including domestic violence, divorce, issues for unmarried parents, child support, custody and parenting plans; Debt and bankruptcy; landlord/ Tenant questions; Real estate; Employment and wage claim issues; Contracts, warranties and/or consumer disputes; Immigration; Wills, estate planning, probate, living wills; Welfare benefits terminations and overpayments; Criminal records. American Sign Language interpreters provided when requested. Foreign language interpreters provided pending availability of funds. NLC has no income restrictions. For an appointment, call 206- 267-7070 from 9 a.m. to noon. info http://www.kcba.org/legalhelp/ [added 2/7/10] FRI FEB 12, in Olympia; AFRICAN-AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE DAY & Housing/Homelessness Advocacy Day, WA State Commission on African American Affairs, info http://www.caa.wa.gov/ *FRI FEB 12, 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. Letter-writing and coffee afterwards at Touga on 18th and Union. We have been vigiling weekly for 7 years! info Kathy Barker 206-328-2804 or kbarker715@gmail.com, Sarah Banks 206-720-1389 or SarahB@saranjan.com [updated 12/6/09] **FRI FEB 12, 8:30 am - 10 am, outside the Westin Hotel, 1900 - 5th Avenue, Seattle; fundraiser for SENATE INCUMBENT CANDIDATE PATTY MURRAY with Vice President Joe Biden. Tea baggers are planning a protest, and progressives also may be protesting. Patty Murray voted against authorizing the Iraq War in Oct 2002, but has been voting to fund it ever since. [Make sure your sign reflects your opinion clearly!] *FRI FEB 12, 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.com [confirmed 9/10/09] *FRI FEB 12, 3:30 - 5 pm, at William H. Gates Hall, University of Washington Law School, Seattle; "BUSINESS, HUMAN RIGHTS & US COURTS: A Public Roundtable" featuring several of the county's leading attorneys working on using the US court system to promote corporate accountability on human rights issues. Free, followed by a reception. info http://www.law.washington.edu/Calendar/EventDetails.aspx?id =3717&date=2/12/2010 *FRI FEB 12, and subsequent Fridays, 4 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 mmo043@aol.com [updated 2/2/10] *FRI FEB 12, 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 [confirmed 9/7/09] *FRI FEB 12, 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 8/24/09] *FRI FEB 12, 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/content/view/141/ [confirmed 8/23/09] *FRI FEB 12, 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 IS A SILENT VIGIL FOR PEACE. 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. Women in Black in Olympia has met weekly since 2003. info Karin Kraft 360-754-5352 or kraftkf@comcast.net or http://www.wib-oly.org [updated 9/4/09] *FRI FEB 12, 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 FEB 12, and subsequent Fridays, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, at 5101 Rainier Ave South, #106, 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 and 2) registering previously incarcerated people to vote. 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 9/4/09] FRI FEB 12, 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; Doors Open At 6:30 for Snacks, Casual Q & A, and Mingling. Friday Night At the MEANINGFUL MOVIES and Wallingford Neighbors for Peace and Justice present A Film: "Food, Inc." (93 minutes, Robert Kenner, 2009) a 2nd Friday Meaningful Transitions Evening. Join us for a community discussion on our own local food security following the film. In Food, Inc., filmmaker Robert Kenner lifts the veil on OUR NATION'S FOOD INDUSTRY, exposing the highly mechanized underbelly that's been hidden from the American consumer with the consent of our government's regulatory agencies, USDA and FDA. Our nation's food supply is now controlled by a handful of corporations that often put profit ahead of consumer health, the livelihood of the American farmer, the safety of workers and our own environment. Featuring interviews with such experts as Eric Schlosser (Fast Food Nation), Michael Pollan (The Omnivore's Dilemma) along with forward thinking social entrepreneurs like Stonyfield Farms' Gary Hirschberg and Polyface Farms' Joe Salatin, Food, Inc. reveals surprising - and often shocking truths - about what we eat, how it's produced, who we have become as a nation and where we are going from here. Discussion follows. With Guests from Thrive Cafe, West Animal Right Coalition (NARN), Community Alliance For Global Justice (CAGJ), and Puget Sound Coop (PCC). Plus a trailer for the new upcoming film: 'Peaceable Kingdom.' Also 7TH ANNIVERSARY of Meaningful Movies! Free and open to the public! .. but Donations are kindly accepted. info http://www.meaningfulmovies.org **FRI FEB 12, 7:30 pm, at Saint Mark's Cathedral, Bloedel Hall, 1245 10th Ave E., Seattle; Celebrate the 13th annual FREEDOM TO MARRY WEEK by attending a Community Screening of "Inlaws & Outlaws"; Filmmaker Drew Emery will be in attendance. The True Stories Project is collaborating with churches, schools and equality organizations to present 15 community screenings of the award-winning documentary Inlaws & Outlaws, including ten in the Puget Sound region. Featuring storytellers ages 4 to 80, Inlaws & Outlaws weaves together the true stories of couples and singles, gay and straight, into a collective narrative that 'captures the heart of love,' as Seattle Times critic John Hartl put it. At the top of the film, we meet a variety of storytellers one on one. We don't know who's gay or straight or who's with whom. As their stories unfold, stereotypes fall by the wayside, and you find yourself rooting for everyone. Filmed in Seattle, the film premiered at the Seattle International Film Festival and went on to win critical and audience praise as it traveled the festival circuit. Proceeds from donations and DVD sales will benefit the social justice organization of the hosts' choosing. $3 suggested donation. info http://www.inlawsandoutlawsfilm.com/news/freedom_to_marry.p hp *FEB 13 - 21, Congressional SENATE RECESS, a good time to meet with Senators in the districts SAT FEB 13, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Seattle University Campus, Seattle; The second annual Search for Meaning: Pacific Northwest SPIRITUALITY BOOK FESTIVAL will bring together the best regional authors and works on issues of spirituality, faith, church-state matters, and theology. Last year, 38 authors hosted inter-active sessions on diverse topics. Two keynote presentations will take the main stage: Kathleen Norris is the award-winning poet, writer, and author of The New York Times bestsellers The Cloister Walk, Dakota: A Spiritual Geography, Amazing Grace: A Vocabulary of Faith, and The Virgin of Bennington. Her new book, entitled Acedia & Me: A Marriage, Monks, and a Writer's Life, was published in September 2008. Gustav Niebuhr is associate professor of religion and the media at Syracuse University, having previously been a newspaper reporter at The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal. Viking Press published his book, Beyond Tolerance: Searching for Interfaith Understanding in America, in 2008. Free and open to the public. An RSVP is encouraged. info SU School of Theology and Ministry SAT FEB 13, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., in 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. Basic Intensive. Registration http://clbasics0210.eventbrite.com/, info http://www.compassionatelistening.org/calendar or 360-626- 4411 *SAT FEB 13, 9:30 a.m. to noon, at University Christian Church, 4731 15th Ave. NE, Seattle; the Church Council is pleased to offer a PRE-ADVOCACY DAY TRAINING. See InterFaith Advocacy Day Feb 16, below. Parking is directly across 15th Ave in the University Christian Church's parking lot. Come learn about the legislation we are following, learn how to talk with legislators, and practice with role play. Please RSVP to info@thechurchcouncil.org, info 206-525-1213 or info@thechurchcouncil.org *SAT FEB 13, 9:30 - 11 am, at Stimson Auditorium, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Volunteer Park; "In Silence: MATERNAL MORTALITY IN INDIA" Saturday University Winter Lecture Series: "HEALTH, SEX AND WOMEN'S RIGHTS in Contemporary Asia." Speakers: Susan Meiselais, Artist & photographer; Sylvia Wolf, Director, Henry Art Gallery, UW and France Donnay of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Sponsored by Seattle Asian Art Museum. Co-sponsor World Affairs Council. Tickets for individual lectures may be available at the door: SAM members $10; nonmembers $15. info or tickets http://www.seattleartmuseum.org **SAT FEB 13, 10 am - 5 pm, at La Mesa Community Center, 4975 Memorial Drive, La Mesa, CA; l-Awda, The PALESTINE RIGHT TO RETURN Coalition Fifth West Coast Regional Conference "Educating, Advocating, and Organizing For The Return" Hosted by Students for Justice in Palestine at SDSU, UCSD and USD, and Al-Awda San Diego, The Palestine Right to Return Coalition. Share ideas with fellow activists and help empower the right to return movement at large. Program: Strategy & tactics discussions will include panels on Student Activism, Refugee Support, Media Activism, and preparations for the upcoming Annual International Al-Awda Convention. Speakers will include Dr. Jess Ghannam, Chair of Al-Awda's National Coordinating Committee, Mazen Almoukdad, Al-Awda Refugee Support Activist, Adam Shapiro, activist filmmaker, among others. There will also be a special presentation of personal experience by a Palestinian refugee recently arrived from Al-Waleed camp in Iraq. Free of charge! The conference will be followed by Banquet - Celebrating 10 Years of Al- Awda! When: 6:30 - 10 pm. Banquet Includes: Keynote Address by Dr. Jamal Nassar, Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at California State University, San Bernardino; The Second West Coast Regional Dabke Competition; and Delicious Arabic Food (all Halal) Banquet Dinner Tickets: General $25, Student $15; Children under 5 free. Tickets via http://al-awdacal.org/dinner.html or contact or 760-918-9441 M-F 9 am to 5 pm. info 661-992-3281 or sjp.sdsu@googlemail.com or info@al-awdasandiego.org or 760-918-9441 SAT FEB 13, 10 am - noon, at Saint Mark's Cathedral campus, 1245 10th Ave E, Seattle; churches are encouraged to join the community-supported agriculture (CSA) project of Clean Greens Farm and Market. Clean Greens grew from a vision of New Hope Baptist Church in the Central District of Seattle, supported by a small grant from the Black Dollar Days task-force. Entering its third year, the Clean Greens farm is now producing in great abundance! We especially welcome Seattle-area churches from Capitol Hill, downtown, the Central District, and the north end to participate in the healthy-eating, environmental justice- based project. Please join Rev. Dr. Robert Jeffrey of New Hope Baptist and the producers of Clean Greens and Earth Ministry to learn how your church can be a part of the Clean Greens CSA. You are invited to come to our planning and logistics meeting, which will be in the house across the parking lot from the Cathedral. In addition to SUPPORTING LOCAL, ORGANIC AGRICULTURE and bringing healthy meals for your family, for every box of healthy produce your church signs up for a free box of produce will be donated to a FAMILY IN NEED! Come and learn more about the exciting opportunities involved in the 2010 harvest season of Clean Greens for your congregation. SAT FEB 13, and subsequent 2nd Saturdays, 10 am - noon, at Mosaic Coffeehouse 4401 2nd Ave NE, Seattle; SUSTAINABLE WALLINGFORD MONTHLY GATHERING. Sustainable Wallingford is a wheelbarrow organization, holding and moving forward ideas bubbling in our community on how to live on one planet with grace and joy. Find your place! Get involved! info http://www.greenwallingford.ning.com and http://www.sustainablewallingford.us [added 10/4/09] SAT FEB 13, 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 FEB 13, 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 FEB 13, and subsequent Saturdays, 10 - 11 am, at Bayview Park and Ride, intersection of HWY 525 and Bayview Road, Whidbey Island; SOUTH WHIDBEY PEACE VIGIL, Bring a sign if you have one. Issues of peace and justice and war. info http://whidbeyprn.org/bayview.php [confirmed 11/7/09] *SAT FEB 13, 11 am & 1 pm, at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Avenue at Seneca Street, Downstairs, enter on Seneca, Seattle; Saturday FAMILY CONCERTS present The Not-Its! On a mission to make kids dance, The Not-Its! are a five-piece Seattle band with indie-rock roots, featuring Sarah Shannon, lead singer of the 90s Sub Pop sensation Velocity Girl. The band describes its unique sound as 'crunchy guitars combined with smooth, four-part harmonies, all nestled within pop songs that just happen to be about everyday kid stuff. Rounding out the group are guitarist/ schoolteacher Tom Baisden, drummer Mike Bayer, rhythm guitarist and singer Danny Adamson, and bass player Nori Hoeft. Free tickets for kids 12 and under with accompanying adult/$5 for adults. No children admitted without adults; no adults admitted without children. Tickets required for both children and adults and are available at http://www.brownpapertickets.com or 800-838- 3006. info http://www.townhallseattle.org *SAT FEB 13, 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 9/20/09] SAT FEB 13, 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 FEB 13, 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 1/29/10] *SAT FEB 13, 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 FEB 13, and subsequent Saturdays, noon - 1 p.m., at bridge #122, Tacoma; PEACE VIGIL bannering to END STOP LOSS organized by United for Peace of Pierce County. All peaceful folk are welcome and encouraged to turn out! [vigil formerly held near Borders Books, may return to that site in future] info http://www.ufppc.org [confirmed 8/23/09] SAT FEB 13, and subsequent 2nd Saturdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm, outside Ft Lewis, at the bridge at I-5 exit 122, Lakewood; Come Stand for Peace, Stand up for Fairness & Justice. People of faith will stand with our veterans who need our support. Support Private Bishop who has been HELD WITHOUT DUE PROCESS at the Fort Lewis jail; he followed MILITARY PROCESS TO BECOME A CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTOR but the military has not followed dues process with him. info Coffee Strong 253-581-1565 or http://www.givoice.org *SAT FEB 13, and subsequent Saturdays, 3 - 4 p.m., at Westlake Park near 4th and Pine, Seattle; Vigil & leafletting to PROTEST ONGOING WARS AND OCCUPATION IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN. This vigil started by the 911 Peace Coalition has been going on for over 7 years. info cobra2953@aol.com [confirmed 9/6/09] SAT FEB 13, 7 pm, at Queen Anne United Methodist Church, 1606 5th Ave W, Fellowship Hall entrance located on W Garfield Street, Seattle; Second Saturday at Seven Movie Series:"Ancient Futures - Learning From Ladakh." Free. Presented by the Queen Anne Movie Guild. Think back twenty years. What was the world, and your life, like then? Things have changed a lot haven't they. Life is more stressed - more gadget-driven, etc. If you're old enough, go back another twenty. You can keep going back like that, in twenty year increments, and see huge changes at every stage. Relative to the thousands of years preceding, the pace of change over the last few hundred years has been without precedent. Now, consider what it would be like to take this accelerated history - the entire three hundred years of our industrial revolution - and jam it into twenty years. Hard to imagine isn't it? There's no need to imagine it - you can watch it with your very eyes. This is the story of CHANGE IN ONE OF THE MOST REMOTE PLACES in the world - Ladakh, a highly arid and mountainous region having the HIGHEST ALTITUDE OF ANY INHABITED PLACE on Earth. Our roads and our technology were very slow to arrive here - and until they did these people had lived full and self- sufficient lives for centuries. The movie is beautiful, infuriating, and a must-see all at the same time. You will come away with a deeper understanding and insight into the root causes, and solutions, for the problems of your own society - and have a deeper respect for the 'developing' world. There is a famous saying: 'Those that fail to study history are destined to repeat it'. This movie is a microcosm of the changes in our modern society. Watch it. 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. . Admission is always free of charge, cash donations are kindly accepted. info http://www.queenannemovieguild.org **SAT FEB 13, 7:30 pm, at First United Methodist Church, 621 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma; Join the Micah Project and Celebrate the 13th annual FREEDOM TO MARRY WEEK by attending a Community Screening of "Inlaws & Outlaws"; The True Stories Project is collaborating with churches, schools and equality organizations to present 15 community screenings of the award-winning documentary Inlaws & Outlaws, including ten in the Puget Sound region. Featuring storytellers ages 4 to 80, Inlaws & Outlaws weaves together the true stories of couples and singles, gay and straight, into a collective narrative that 'captures the heart of love,' as Seattle Times critic John Hartl put it. At the top of the film, we meet a variety of storytellers one on one. We don't know who's gay or straight or who's with whom. As their stories unfold, stereotypes fall by the wayside, and you find yourself rooting for everyone. Filmed in Seattle, the film premiered at the Seattle International Film Festival and went on to win critical and audience praise as it traveled the festival circuit. Proceeds from donations and DVD sales will benefit the social justice organization of the hosts' choosing. info http://www.inlawsandoutlawsfilm.com/news/freedom_to_marry.p hp **SUN FEB 14, at Evergreen State College; Olympia COALITION FOR A FAIR BUDGET is hosting a State-wide Conference of groups to develop and coordinate a strategy to FIGHT THE PROPOSED BUDGET CUTS. In California a similar conference was held prior to the wave of actions that convinced their legislators to back away from further cuts to the Higher Education budget. info http://olycoforfairbudget.wordpress.com/conference/ or olycoforfairbudget@gmail.com *SUN FEB 14, 11 am - 3 pm, at Seattle University's Pigott Auditorium; Exiled Voices for Justice is a new series of free critically acclaimed Documentary Film Screenings and Q&A Panel Discussions designed to increase awareness of the PLIGHT OF REFUGEES AND ASYLEES, to connect and empower (potential) advocates of social justice, and to galvanize meaningful change. This, the second screening/discussion in the series, will focus on Sudan. "God Grew Tired Of Us" explores the indomitable spirit of three "LOST BOYS" FROM SUDAN who are forced by a tumultuous civil war to flee their homeland. This film chronicles their triumph over seemingly insurmountable adversities and a re-location to America, where the boys build fulfilling new lives while remaining committed to helping those they left behind. Admission is free. Co-hosted by the Refugee and Immigrant Children's Program http://www.refugeechildren.net, Lutheran Community Services NW and the Center for Global Justice, Seattle University School of Law. info http://www.exiledvoicesforjustice.org *SUN FEB 14, and subsequent Sundays, noon - 1 p.m., on the corners of the Pacific Hwy South and South 320th intersection in Federal Way; STAND FOR PEACE. The change that we all hoped for has yet to come. We are out there reminding others and ourselves that casualties, both civilian and military, continue to mount in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Occasionally, other matters of peace and justice make an appearance on our signs (e.g. Universal Healthcare). Please join us whenever you can, we'll be out there every Sunday. info http://www.FederalWayMatters.org [confirmed 10/7/09] *SUN FEB 14, 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 [confirmed 9/5/09] *SUN FEB 14, 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 9/4/09] *SUN FEB 14, 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 FEB 14, 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 9/5/09] *SUN FEB 14, and subsequent Sundays, 1 pm, on KCTV (Comcast cable channel 22); PORT OF SEATTLE COMMISSION MEETINGS AIR, with repeats at other schedule openings. [confirmed 9/5/09] **SUN FEB 14, 3 pm, at Longview UMC/PFLAG Lower Columbia, 2851 30th Ave, Longview; Celebrate the 13th annual FREEDOM TO MARRY WEEK by attending a Community Screening of "Inlaws & Outlaws"; The True Stories Project is collaborating with churches, schools and equality organizations to present 15 community screenings of the award-winning documentary Inlaws & Outlaws, including ten in the Puget Sound region. Featuring storytellers ages 4 to 80, Inlaws & Outlaws weaves together the true stories of couples and singles, gay and straight, into a collective narrative that 'captures the heart of love,' as Seattle Times critic John Hartl put it. At the top of the film, we meet a variety of storytellers one on one. We don't know who's gay or straight or who's with whom. As their stories unfold, stereotypes fall by the wayside, and you find yourself rooting for everyone. Filmed in Seattle, the film premiered at the Seattle International Film Festival and went on to win critical and audience praise as it traveled the festival circuit. Proceeds from donations and DVD sales will benefit the social justice organization of the hosts' choosing. Free! info http://www.inlawsandoutlawsfilm.com/news/freedom_to_marry.p hp **SUN FEB 14, 7 pm, at Cascade UU Fellowship, 1550 Sunset Hwy., East Wenatchee; Celebrate the 13th annual FREEDOM TO MARRY WEEK by attending a Community Screening of "Inlaws & Outlaws"; The True Stories Project is collaborating with churches, schools and equality organizations to present 15 community screenings of the award-winning documentary Inlaws & Outlaws, including ten in the Puget Sound region. Featuring storytellers ages 4 to 80, Inlaws & Outlaws weaves together the true stories of couples and singles, gay and straight, into a collective narrative that 'captures the heart of love,' as Seattle Times critic John Hartl put it. At the top of the film, we meet a variety of storytellers one on one. We don't know who's gay or straight or who's with whom. As their stories unfold, stereotypes fall by the wayside, and you find yourself rooting for everyone. Filmed in Seattle, the film premiered at the Seattle International Film Festival and went on to win critical and audience praise as it traveled the festival circuit. Proceeds from donations and DVD sales will benefit the social justice organization of the hosts' choosing. Free! info http://www.inlawsandoutlawsfilm.com/news/freedom_to_marry.p hp *MON FEB 15, 9 am to 4 pm, start at Saint John's Episcopal Church, and move to the State Capitol, rally on the Capitol steps at noon, Olympia; Washington CAN's Lobby Day to STOP THE CUTS IN HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION, HUMAN SERVICE programs. Fix our unfair tax system. Registraion and info jill@washingtoncan.org or 206-805-6678 or 206-389- 0050 or http://www.oureconomicfuture.org **MON FEB 15, noon, at the State Capitol steps, Olympia; ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES COALITION rally to show legislators that Washingtonians overwhelmingly support a balanced and responsible approach to the economic crisis. Right now, legislators are making critical decisions about fundamental safeguards that protect the health of our families. When our kids' health, our quality of life, and our economic recovery are all on the chopping block, it's up to us as Washingtonians to stand together and make our voices heard. Stand up for real solutions like the Working for Clean Water bill, one of our 2010 Environmental Priorities. This new legislation provides a balanced solution in tough times for Washington's families, local communities, and environment. The Environmental Priorities Coalition is a combined effort of American Rivers, Audubon Washington, Cascade Bicycle Club, Climate Solutions, Conservation NW, Earth Ministry, Environment Washington, Fuse, Futurewise, Heart of America Northwest, The Lands Council, League of Women Voters of Washington, Lutheran Public Policy Office, National Wildlife Federation, The Nature Conservancy, NW Energy Coalition, People for Puget Sound, Sierra Club Cascade Chapter, Surfrider Foundation, Transportation Choices Coalition, Washington Citizens for Resource Conservation, Washington Conservation Voters, Washington Environmental Council, Washington Toxics Coalition, Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition. info info@environmentalpriorities.org *MON FEB 15, 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 PirateTVSeattle@gmail.com [updated 2/7/10] **MON FEB 15, and subsequent Mondays, 7 - 9 p.m., in Rainier Valley neighborhood, Seattle; a King County Bar Association NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL CLINIC serving King County residents or Washington State residents with legal issues in King County. Neighborhood Legal Clinics (NLC) provides individual meetings with VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS for up to 30 minutes of Free legal advice and consultation in primarily civil issues (not criminal). Issues that may be addressed include: Family law topics including domestic violence, divorce, issues for unmarried parents, child support, custody and parenting plans; Debt and bankruptcy; landlord/ Tenant questions; Real estate; Employment and wage claim issues; Contracts, warranties and/or consumer disputes; Immigration; Wills, estate planning, probate, living wills; Welfare benefits terminations and overpayments; Criminal records. American Sign Language interpreters provided when requested. Foreign language interpreters provided pending availability of funds. NLC has no income restrictions. For an appointment, call 206- 267-7070 from 9 a.m. to noon. info http://www.kcba.org/legalhelp/ [added 2/7/10] MON FEB 15, 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] *MON FEB 15, 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 PirateTVSeattle@gmail.com [updated 2/7/10] *TUES FEB 16, 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 FEB 16, 8:30 am to 3 pm, start at United Churches, 11th & Washington SE, and move to the State Capitol for lunch and legislative meetings, Olympia; Lift Every Voice on INTERFAITH ADVOCACY DAY. All faith communities are welcome! This event, sponsored by Earth Ministry, the Washington Association of Churches, the Lutheran Public Policy Office, the Religious Coalition for the Common Good, and several other religious organizations, brings people of faith from all over Washington to Olympia for a day to advocate for a unified SOCIAL JUSTICE AGENDA. On this day, Earth Ministry members and friends come together to speak as one voice with the larger faith community on behalf of creation care and protection of our climate. This year, because our goals are strong and challenging, your voice is particularly important to convince legislators to be bold in voting for climate protection. Sponsors include Washington Association of Churches 206-625-9790, the Church Council of Greater Seattle 206-525-1213, and the Lutheran Public Policy Office 206-464-4133 lppooffice@lcsnw.org www.lppowa.org, info http://www.earthministry.org, register at http://www.acteva.com/go/ifad *TUES FEB 16, 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 [confirmed 12/29/09] *TUES FEB 16, 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 FEB 16, and subsequent Tuesdays, 1 - 4 pm, at Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave, between E Howell & E Denny Way, Metro Buses 8, 10, and 43 stop nearby, Seattle; Lambert House's LGBTQ HOMELESS YOUTH SERVICES. Lambert House offers: counseling, referrals, bus tickets, local phone calls, showers, laundry, and hygiene supplies. Lambert House is a drug & alcohol-free space. 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 [added 11/7/09] *TUES FEB 16, and subsequent Tuesdays, 2 pm, at Duwamish Industrial Training Center, Building N, 6770 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle WA; APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES PROJECT Orientation. info 206-768-6671 [updated 8/29/09] TUES FEB 16, and most 3rd Tuesdays, 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 questions@safeschoolscoalition.org, info http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/meet_who_when_where.htm l *TUES FEB 16, 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 FEB 16, 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 FEB 16, 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 FEB 16, 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 FEB 16, 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 FEB 16, and subsequent Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., in Federal Way; a King County Bar Association NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL CLINIC serving King County residents or Washington State residents with legal issues in King County. Neighborhood Legal Clinics (NLC) provides individual meetings with VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS for up to 30 minutes of Free legal advice and consultation in primarily civil issues (not criminal). Issues that may be addressed include: Family law topics including domestic violence, divorce, issues for unmarried parents, child support, custody and parenting plans; Debt and bankruptcy; landlord/ Tenant questions; Real estate; Employment and wage claim issues; Contracts, warranties and/or consumer disputes; Immigration; Wills, estate planning, probate, living wills; Welfare benefits terminations and overpayments; Criminal records. American Sign Language interpreters provided when requested. Foreign language interpreters provided pending availability of funds. NLC has no income restrictions. For an appointment, call 206- 267-7070 from 9 a.m. to noon. info http://www.kcba.org/legalhelp/ [added 2/7/10] *TUES FEB 16, and subsequent Tuesdays except 4th Tues, 6:30 - 8 pm, at Kaladi Brothers Coffee, 511 E. Pike St. between Summit and Belmont, Seattle; Radical Women & Freedom Socialist Party New Discussion on "Illegal People" by award-winning journalist David Bacon. The book provides timely insight into how CORPORATE GLOBALIZATION FORCES MIGRATION and its impact on working people on every continent. It also inspires with stories of successful cross-racial and cross-border organizing. Everyone is welcome! We take turns reviewing the material and read a section together each week, so its easy to drop by for any session even if you can't be there consistently. Books will be available at each session, or can be purchased ahead of time at New Freeway Hall. info Su Docekal 206- 722-2453 or FSPseattle@mindspring.com [added 2/2/10] **TUES FEB 16, and subsequent Tuesdays, 7 - 9 p.m., in Greenwood neighborhood, Seattle; a King County Bar Association NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL CLINIC serving King County residents or Washington State residents with legal issues in King County. Neighborhood Legal Clinics (NLC) provides individual meetings with VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS for up to 30 minutes of Free legal advice and consultation in primarily civil issues (not criminal). Issues that may be addressed include: Family law topics including domestic violence, divorce, issues for unmarried parents, child support, custody and parenting plans; Debt and bankruptcy; landlord/ Tenant questions; Real estate; Employment and wage claim issues; Contracts, warranties and/or consumer disputes; Immigration; Wills, estate planning, probate, living wills; Welfare benefits terminations and overpayments; Criminal records. American Sign Language interpreters provided when requested. Foreign language interpreters provided pending availability of funds. NLC has no income restrictions. For an appointment, call 206- 267-7070 from 9 a.m. to noon. info http://www.kcba.org/legalhelp/ [added 2/7/10] TUES FEB 16, 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 FEB 16, 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 *TUES FEB 16, 7:30 pm, at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Avenue at Seneca Street, Downstairs, enter on Seneca Street, Seattle; Town Hall Center for Civic Life presents Joel Kotkin on AMERICA IN 2050. The United States is growing at a record rate, with our population poised to hit 400 million by 2050. That means 100,000,000 more of us, using our highways, breathing our air, and stuffing our schools. But Joel Kotkin, an internationally recognized authority on global, economic, political, and social trends and author of The Next Hundred Million, sees the looming population boom as the strongest indicator of our country's long-term economic strength, making us more diverse and more competitive than any nation on Earth. Presented by The Town Hall Center for Civic Life, with Elliott Bay Book Company. Series media sponsorship provided by Publicola. Series supported by The Boeing Company Charitable Trust, the RealNetworks Foundation and the Otto Haas Charitable Trust. 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 *TUES FEB 16, and subsequent Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., at The Cascade People's Center, 309 Pontius Ave. N, Seattle; Join the Queer Ally Coalition for weekly community organizing meetings of LGBT people and allies. The Queer Ally Coalition is a grassroots democratic alliance of LGBT people and allies committed to the FIGHT FOR QUEER RIGHTS, CULTURE, AND LIBERATION. Current Projects: Referendum 71/Marriage Equality in Washington; Nationwide Kiss-In at local Mormon temple; Hate Crimes Rapid Response Network; LGBT Youth Shelter/ Housing Proposal with the Mayor's Office; National March for Equality in Washington, DC (October 10-11); building a grassroots, democratic, statewide network of LGBT and allied activists and organizations. info 206-612-6139 or queerallycoalition@gmail.com or http://www.queerallycoalition.org [added 8/9/09] **FEB 17 - 18, Doubletree SeaTac Hotel; PATHWAYS FOR NATIVE STUDENTS: A Conference on Issues and Model Programs in Washington Colleges and Universities. This conference will explore the challenges and many ways of engaging the resources of our institutions to serve Native American students. The conference is built around a new report on what more than forty Washington colleges and universities are doing to serve Native students. The program features best practices, model programs, and policies and practices to promote student access and student success.info http://www.evergreen.edu/nativeprograms/conferences/pathway s **WEDS FEB 17, 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 [confirmed 1/29/10] **WEDS FEB 17, 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 8/24/09] **WEDS FEB 17, and subsequent Wednesdays, 1 - 4 pm, at Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave, between E Howell & E Denny Way, Metro Buses 8, 10, and 43 stop nearby, Seattle; Lambert House's LGBTQ HOMELESS YOUTH SERVICES. Lambert House offers: counseling, referrals, bus tickets, local phone calls, showers, laundry, and hygiene supplies. Lambert House is a drug & alcohol-free space. 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 [added 11/7/09] **WEDS FEB 17, and subsequent Wednesdays, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., in front of Port Orchard City Hall, 216 Prospect Street, 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 [updated 8/20/09] **WEDS FEB 17, and subsequent Wednesdays, 5 - 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 425-452-7922 or http://www.kbcs.fm Show archive online at http://kbcs.fm/site/PageServer?pagename=voicesofdiversity [updated 11/17/09] **WEDS FEB 17, 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.ufppc.org/content/view/141/ [confirmed 8/23/09] **WEDS FEB 17, and subsequent Wednesdays, 5 - 6:15 pm, on the corner of Chelan and Orondo, right in front of Memorial Park, Wenatchee; weekly PEACE VIGIL since August 2005 at a fitting place. info jlschlaman@charter.net [added 11/28/09] **WEDS FEB 17, 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 FEB 17, and subsequent 3rd Wednesdays, 6 - 8 or 9 p.m., at 514 Minor Ave. N, Seattle, Seattle; meeting of CASCADE NEIGHBORHOOD Council, SOUTH LAKE UNION neighborhood, info cncsecretary@hotmail.com [confirmed 8/24/09] *WEDS FEB 17, 6:30 pm, in Johnson Hall #102, University of Washington, Seattle, map at http://www.washington.edu/home/maps/northcentral.html?JHN ; Amnesty International presents a Screening of "The Response," an award-winning courtroom drama exploring the TRIAL OF A SUSPECTED ENEMY COMBATANT, based on actual transcripts of the Guantanamo Bay military tribunals. This powerful film has not yet been released to the general public. Besides the 30-minute film screening, a panel of speakers will discuss the issues, including Arsalan Bukhari, the Executive Director of the Council on American- Islamic Relations (CAIR) in Washington, and Joseph McMillan, from the Perkins Coie legal defense team for Salim Ahmed Hamdan, Osama bin Laden's personal driver. Co- sponsors include Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), Washington State Religious Campaign Against Torture (WSRCAT), and the Veterans for Peace - Tacoma chapter. info on the film http://www.theresponsemovie.com/ **WEDS FEB 17, and subsequent Wednesdays, 6:45 - 8:45 p.m., in Central Seattle; a King County Bar Association NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL CLINIC serving King County residents or Washington State residents with legal issues in King County. Neighborhood Legal Clinics (NLC) provides individual meetings with VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS for up to 30 minutes of Free legal advice and consultation in primarily civil issues (not criminal). Issues that may be addressed include: Family law topics including domestic violence, divorce, issues for unmarried parents, child support, custody and parenting plans; Debt and bankruptcy; landlord/ Tenant questions; Real estate; Employment and wage claim issues; Contracts, warranties and/or consumer disputes; Immigration; Wills, estate planning, probate, living wills; Welfare benefits terminations and overpayments; Criminal records. American Sign Language interpreters provided when requested. Foreign language interpreters provided pending availability of funds. NLC has no income restrictions. For an appointment, call 206- 267-7070 from 9 a.m. to noon. info http://www.kcba.org/legalhelp/ [added 2/7/10] WEDS FEB 17, 7 - 9:30 pm, at University of Washington, 4101 15th ave. NE, room 306, Seattle; WRESTLING WITH MANHOOD: An open workshop by The Northwest Men's Project. How do men simultaneously reinforce and transcend the messages that men must be fearless, responsible, aggressive, and in control? What else do we learn from society, friends, and family about what it means to "be a man?" And how does navigating the pressures to "be a man" affect your relationships? Join us for this unique opportunity to wrestle with the definition of manhood in an open workshop by The Northwest Men's Project. Light refeshments provided. $5-10 donation requested, but no one will be turned away. info eli@northwestmensproject.org or 206-718-6177 **WEDS FEB 17, and subsequent Wednesdays, 7 - 9 p.m., in Bellevue, and also in Lake City neighborhood, Seattle; a King County Bar Association NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL CLINIC serving King County residents or Washington State residents with legal issues in King County. Neighborhood Legal Clinics (NLC) provides individual meetings with VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS for up to 30 minutes of Free legal advice and consultation in primarily civil issues (not criminal). Issues that may be addressed include: Family law topics including domestic violence, divorce, issues for unmarried parents, child support, custody and parenting plans; Debt and bankruptcy; landlord/ Tenant questions; Real estate; Employment and wage claim issues; Contracts, warranties and/or consumer disputes; Immigration; Wills, estate planning, probate, living wills; Welfare benefits terminations and overpayments; Criminal records. American Sign Language interpreters provided when requested. Foreign language interpreters provided pending availability of funds. NLC has no income restrictions. For an appointment, call 206-267-7070 from 9 a.m. to noon. info http://www.kcba.org/legalhelp/ [added 2/7/10] **WEDS FEB 17, and subsequent Wednesdays, 7 - 8:30 p.m., on Capitol Hill, Seattle; a King County Bar Association NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL CLINIC serving King County residents or Washington State residents with legal issues in King County. Neighborhood Legal Clinics (NLC) provides individual meetings with VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS for up to 30 minutes of Free legal advice and consultation in primarily civil issues (not criminal). Issues that may be addressed include: Family law topics including domestic violence, divorce, issues for unmarried parents, child support, custody and parenting plans; Debt and bankruptcy; landlord/ Tenant questions; Real estate; Employment and wage claim issues; Contracts, warranties and/or consumer disputes; Immigration; Wills, estate planning, probate, living wills; Welfare benefits terminations and overpayments; Criminal records. American Sign Language interpreters provided when requested. Foreign language interpreters provided pending availability of funds. NLC has no income restrictions. For an appointment, call 206- 267-7070 from 9 a.m. to noon. info http://www.kcba.org/legalhelp/ [added 2/7/10] **WEDS FEB 17, and subsequent Wednesdays, 7 pm, on Channel 77 in Seattle or 29 in King County; Indymedia Presents, the weekly TV program collaboration between Seattle's Independent Media Center and 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 or info http://www.scantv.org [updated 8/22/09] **WEDS FEB 17, and subsequent Wednesdays, 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 or http://www.scantv.org [updated 10/12/09] FEB 18 - 20, at Hotel Murano Tacoma, Olympia; The LATINO/A EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT PROJECT (LEAP) is pleased to host its 10th Annual Education Conference and Legislative Day. In 2008 and 2009, more than 750 individuals participated, including 500+ students from across the state, educators, parents, and elected officials. Register by Jan 31. info http://www.leapwa.org/event/2010/index.asp or Sonia Ramirez soniaramirez@eagles.ewu.edu or Barbara Guzman bguzman@leapwa.org FEB 18 - 19, in Phoenix AZ; Leadership for Equity & Excellence Forum. Local and national professional learning leaders are invited to apply for participation in two days of intensive training in order to become certified PROFESSIONAL LEARNING LEADERS FOR EQUITY by the Equity Alliance at Arizona State University. info http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/survey.zgi?p=WEB229VAXY6D89 THURS FEB 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] THURS FEB 18, 9 am - 3 pm, at Mezza Cafe, 3rd Floor, Starbucks Corporate Building, 2401 Utah Ave S., Ste 301, Seattle; Center For Learning Connections presents Leadership: The Experience 4 - Session 6 - COLLABORATING TO CREATE RESILIENT ORGANIZATIONS by Dr. Cal Crow. Is your organization positioned to handle turbulence, or are you waiting for things to settle down and get back to normal? How are you using the strengths, skills, talents and knowledge of the people in your organization? Do you know what they are? What about the strengths, skills, talents and knowledge of the organization next door, or across town, or half-way around the world? In today's interconnected world where millions of events are affecting millions of people simultaneously, we can no longer remain isolated in our organizational bubbles. Boundaries are coming down. Position descriptions are losing their meaning. The world is moving from "survival of the fittest" to "survival of the collaborative." $85-95, info http://www.learningconnections.org/clc/experience/conferenc e09/index.htm **THURS FEB 18, and subsequent Thursdays, noon - 2 p.m., Downtown, Seattle; a King County Bar Association NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL CLINIC serving King County residents or Washington State residents with legal issues in King County. Neighborhood Legal Clinics (NLC) provides individual meetings with VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS for up to 30 minutes of Free legal advice and consultation in primarily civil issues (not criminal). Issues that may be addressed include: Family law topics including domestic violence, divorce, issues for unmarried parents, child support, custody and parenting plans; Debt and bankruptcy; landlord/ Tenant questions; Real estate; Employment and wage claim issues; Contracts, warranties and/or consumer disputes; Immigration; Wills, estate planning, probate, living wills; Welfare benefits terminations and overpayments; Criminal records. American Sign Language interpreters provided when requested. Foreign language interpreters provided pending availability of funds. NLC has no income restrictions. For an appointment, call 206- 267-7070 from 9 a.m. to noon. info http://www.kcba.org/legalhelp/ [added 2/7/10] **THURS FEB 18, 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/content/view/141/ [confirmed 8/23/09] **THURS FEB 18, 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 1/4/10] THURS FEB 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] **THURS FEB 18, 6 - 8:30 pm, at See Sound Lounge, 115 Blanchard Street, Seattle; NEDA Laugh? Benefit. Help bring in NATIONAL EATING DISORDERS AWARENESS Week with laughter and smiles. We need you to help us bring awareness to everyone in the community so please invite a friend! Jokes and giggles will be provided by local comedians Jay Hitt and Stephanie Wichmann with a silent auction throughout the night. Tickets $30 or Couple $55. Register at http://www.firstgiving.com/NEDA (select: Get Started)! or Jessica Silye: jsilye@myneda.org, 206-382- 3587, ext. 22 **THURS FEB 18, 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 7/20/09] THURS FEB 18, 6 pm, at PUB Building, Room 9201, Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Avenue North, Shoreline; Amnesty International Screening Series at Shoreline Community College, jointly organized by the SCC Amnesty student chapter and Amnesty International Group 4 of Seattle. The series is intended to raise awareness and mobilize action in support of AMNESTY'S HUMAN RIGHTS WORK. Free. Please RSVP. info and RSVP amestay@gmail.com or sofia.nazalya@gmail.com, info http://www.amnestyusa.org/ctwj THURS FEB 18, 6 pm, at The Morken Center for Learning and Technology, Rm 103 on the Campus of Pacific Lutheran University, PLU, 12215 10th Avenue S, Tacoma; Community Cinema Seattle and Tacoma presents the Seattle Premiere of Eyes Of Me, Directed by Keith Maitland. How do you see yourself, when you can't see at all? At the Texas School for the Blind students juggle all the usual pressures of high school along with the added struggles of growing up blind. Spend a DYNAMIC YEAR WITH FOUR BLIND TEENS learning how to fit in and live independently. Presented by ITVS, KCTS9, KBCS 91.3FM, Seattle Office for Civil Rights, Pacific Lutheran University, and SIFF Cinema. Reserve seats by email to us@communitycinemaseattle.org for individuals, small groups, and large groups of up to 50 people. Film is suitable for folks ages 13 and up. Community Cinema is a groundbreaking public education and civic engagement initiative featuring monthly screenings of films from Independent Lens. Free and open to the public. THURS FEB 18, and subsequent 3rd Thursdays (Sept to June skipping December), 6 - 8 p.m., at 6218 Beacon Ave South, on Graham and Beacon Ave S, behind the Bethany UC Church, Seattle; QUEER PARENTS NETWORKING DINNER. Dinner and childcare is on us! A monthly dinner to meet other LGBTQ families and parents, talk about parenting and other issues that are affecting their lives. Open to ALL Bisexual, Trans, Lesbian, Gay, Two-Spirited, Queer and Questioning families, including co-parents, and people who have a significant role in the life of a child. Please RSVP to DeAnn Alcantara Thompson deann@nwnetwork.org or 206-568- 7777, TTY 206-517-9670, so we can plan for dinner and childcare. We look forward to seeing you there! Hosted by: The Northwest Network of Bi, Trans, Lesbian & Gay Survivors of Abuse [updated 8/24/09] THURS FEB 18, and subsequent 3rd Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, in 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 [confirmed 8/25/09] **THURS FEB 18, and subsequent Thursdays, 7 - 9 p.m., in Delridge Neighborhood, Seattle; a King County Bar Association NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL CLINIC serving King County residents or Washington State residents with legal issues in King County. Neighborhood Legal Clinics (NLC) provides individual meetings with VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS for up to 30 minutes of Free legal advice and consultation in primarily civil issues (not criminal). Issues that may be addressed include: Family law topics including domestic violence, divorce, issues for unmarried parents, child support, custody and parenting plans; Debt and bankruptcy; landlord/ Tenant questions; Real estate; Employment and wage claim issues; Contracts, warranties and/or consumer disputes; Immigration; Wills, estate planning, probate, living wills; Welfare benefits terminations and overpayments; Criminal records. American Sign Language interpreters provided when requested. Foreign language interpreters provided pending availability of funds. NLC has no income restrictions. For an appointment, call 206- 267-7070 from 9 a.m. to noon. info http://www.kcba.org/legalhelp/ [added 2/7/10] THURS FEB 18, 7 pm, at Hidmo Eritrean Cuisine, 2000 S. Jackson St., Seattle; Underground Railroad Film Series Safe House Screening of "Nat Turner: A Troublesome Property." NAT TURNER'S SLAVE REBELLION is a watershed event in America's long and troubled history of slavery and racial conflict. Nat Turner: A Troublesome Property tells the story of that violent confrontation and of the ways that story has been continuously re-told during the years since 1831. Directed by Charles Burnett. The Langston Hughes AFRICAN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL supports community building by providing opportunities for artists and audiences to connect using the medium of film as a catalyst for dialogue that leads to social change. The festival creates year-round opportunities to enhance cross cultural literacy, self-reflection, and community discussion. info filmfestinfo@langstonarts.org THURS FEB 18, 7 p.m., at Antioch campus, room 100, 2326 Sixth Avenue in Belltown, between Bell and Battery, Seattle; GLOBAL ISSUES & PERSPECTIVES is a free lecture/ discussion series sponsored by the Center for Creative Change to address the question: What do we need to know to become effective global citizens? The series is an enriching opportunity to hear, learn from and be inspired by individuals - many of whom are from other cultures and countries - who are invited to Antioch to share their values and vision. This lecture: YOUTH LEAD THE WAY IN GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP. High school and college students discuss experiences with peers in Jordan, Guatemala and Peru through programs with One World Now, Global Visionaries and Bridges to Understanding. One World Now's vision offers new opportunities for young people to increase their tolerance, gain new language and leadership skills and to experience other cultures first-hand. Global Visionaries educates and empowers youth to become active leaders and global citizens who promote social and environmental justice through community service at home and abroad. Bridges to Understanding uses digital technology and the art of storytelling to empower and unite youth worldwide, enhance cross-cultural understanding and build global citizenship. Free and open to the public. info Wendy L. Olsen 206-268-4208 or 1-888-268-4477 ext. 5208 or wolsen@antioch.edu FEB 19 & 20, at St Mark's Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave E, Seattle; Sabeel North America is holding a CONFERENCE ON ISRAEL/ PALESTINE. "The US, Israel and Palestine: What Does Justice Require of Us" The premiere event of Sabeel Puget Sound, a member of Friends of Sabeel - North America working with and on behalf of Palestinian Christians for justice through nonviolence in the Holy Land. Featuring internationally acclaimed speakers and a vibrant array of activist voices, this conference will explore the situation in Israel and Palestine today, the experience of occupation, the role of U.S. policy and nonviolent strategies for peace. Speakers who will share with us their experience of the places where faith and politics meet include: The Rev Naim Ateek is an Arab Israeli citizen, founder and leader of Sabeel, and a former canon pastor of the Episcopal Cathedral of Jerusalem. He is the author of Justice and Only Justice: A Palestinian Theology of Liberation and A Palestinian Christian Cry for Reconciliation. Neve Gordon is a senior lecturer on Politics and Government at Ben Gurion University, the author of Israel's Occupation, and editor of From the Margins of Globalization: Critical Perspectives on Human Rights. Kathleen and Bill Christison: Kathleen is a former CIA political analyst and has worked on Middle East issues for 35 years. Bill is also formerly with the CIA. Kathleen and Bill have just published Palestine in Pieces: Graphic Perspectives on the Israeli Occupation. Mark Braverman is a Jewish American clinical psychologist, founder of Crisis Management Group Associates in Maryland, and activist for justice who focuses on the role of religious beliefs and theology in the current discourse on Israel/Palestine and the future of interfaith relations. Jeff Halper is coordinator of the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions (ICAHD) and an Israeli-American peace activist. Steve Niva is professor of International Politics and Middle East Studies at Washington's Evergreen State College. Cindy and Craig Corrie are the parents of Rachel Corrie and founders of the Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice Tom Nelson is a co-founder of Americans United for Palestinian Human Rights. Co-Sponsors include The Palestine Concerns Task Force of the Church Council of Greater Seattle, American Jews for a Just Peace, American Friends Service Committee Pacific Northwest Region, Jewish Voice for Peace, American Muslims of Puget Sound and many others. Full Conference $75 including 2 lunches and one dinner; Saturday Only $50, Friday Only $50, Dinner And Keynote Address Only $50. Register at http://www.brownpapertickets.com or 800-838-3006. info and registration materials http://www.fosna, info Phil Heft 253-631 5789 or http://www.saintmarks.org or Dottie Walker 206-802-8543 FRI FEB 19, in Olympia; Day of Remembrance, REMEMBERING THE JAPANESE INTERNMENT FRI FEB 19, 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/ [web confirmed 7/17/09] **FRI FEB 19, 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. Letter-writing and coffee afterwards at Touga on 18th and Union. We have been vigiling weekly for 7 years! info Kathy Barker 206-328-2804 or kbarker715@gmail.com, Sarah Banks 206-720-1389 or SarahB@saranjan.com [updated 12/6/09] FRI FEB 19, 9 am to 4 pm, at Seattle University, Student Center, Room 160; The Seattle University Executive Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Master of Public Administration programs presents a SERVICE IN ACTION SEMINAR. From Fear to Fun: FUNDRAISING BASICS to New Innovations with Presenter: Jule Meyer. This series provides nonprofit and public service professionals with continuing education opportunities and access to current trends. Leading voices and experts from a variety of disciplines will present the latest ideas and practices. General Public $125. Three or more $100. SU Student/ Alumni/ Employee $100. Price includes lunch. All proceeds benefit the MPA/MNPL scholarship fund. info http://www2.seattleu.edu/artsci/mnpl/events.aspx or Danielle Potter potterd@seattleu.edu or 206-296-6143 **FRI FEB 19, 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.com [confirmed 9/10/09] **FRI FEB 19, and subsequent Fridays, 4 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 mmo043@aol.com [updated 2/2/10] **FRI FEB 19, 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 [confirmed 9/7/09] **FRI FEB 19, 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 8/24/09] **FRI FEB 19, 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/content/view/141/ [confirmed 8/23/09] **FRI FEB 19, 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 IS A SILENT VIGIL FOR PEACE. 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. Women in Black in Olympia has met weekly since 2003. info Karin Kraft 360-754-5352 or kraftkf@comcast.net or http://www.wib-oly.org [updated 9/4/09] **FRI FEB 19, 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 FEB 19, and subsequent Fridays, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, at 5101 Rainier Ave South, #106, 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 and 2) registering previously incarcerated people to vote. 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 9/4/09] FRI FEB 19, 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: CUBA MIA: PORTRAIT OF AN ALL-WOMEN'S ORCHESTRA (85 minutes, Cecilia Domeyko, 2005) with The US Women and Cuba Collaborative. This award-winning (CINE Golden Eagle, Chicago Film Festival, World Music Festival) film was directed by Cecilia Domeyko, creator of dozens of films capturing the Latina/o experience in the US and Latin America. Featuring ten talented and beautiful musicians, playing the harmonies of Cuban soul, Cuba Mia demonstrates the power of music to cross boundaries. This story of the musicians of the all- woman Camerata Romeu is filled with dazzling faces and fiery performances that astonish and delight. By turns funny, angry, lyrical and moving, Cuba Mia takes us behind the scenes of a Revolution in progress - that has prioritized gender and racial justice, investment in arts, music, culture and the politics of sexuality as essential to healthy human development - and offers a slice of Cuban life seldom seen on the world's screens. "If you liked Buena Vista Social Club, you'll love Cuba Mia!" Discussion led by members of the US Women and Cuba Collaboration will focus on the film's themes as well as contemporary US and Cuban relations and Cuba's role in humanitary aid and international solidarity with Haiti. The Collaboration is organizing a women's delegation to Cuba in March 2010; for details about the Delegation and the US Women & Cuba Collaboration, go to http://www.womenandcuba.org, Free and open to the public! .. but Donations are kindly accepted. info http://www.meaningfulmovies.org FRI FEB 19, and subsequent 3rd Fridays, 7 pm, at Broadview Community United Church of Christ, 325 N. 125th St, Seattle; Broadview Community Church hosts FREE COMMUNITY MOVIES, followed by a discussion. This month "Darwin's Dilemma". 'Darwin's Dilemma' refers to Charles Darwin's bafflement that the fossil record contradicted what his theory of evolution predicted. In his classic book On the Origin of Species, Darwin declared that if his theory of evolution were true 'it is indisputable that before the lowest Cambrian stratum was deposited the world swarmed with living creatures.' Yet Darwin admitted that the fossil record below the Cambrian strata seemed to be bereft of such creatures. Instead species belonging to several of the main divisions of the animal kingdom suddenly appear in the lowest known fossiliferous rocks - without any evidence of prior ancestral forms. Darwin frankly acknowledged that this lack of ancestral forms was 'a valid argument' against his theory. But he hoped that time, and more research, would provide the evidence that was lacking. Some 150 years later, the documentary Darwin's Dilemma probes how Darwin's dilemma has been aggravated, not resolved, by the last century of fossil discoveries, starting with the strange and wonderful creatures uncovered a century ago in the Burgess shale in British Columbia, Canada. info http://www.BroadviewUCC.org *SAT FEB 20, 9:30 - 11 am, at Stimson Auditorium, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Volunteer Park; "FEMINIZATION OF LABOR IN SOUTHEAST ASIA: How Girls Feed Families, Stay Healthy and Cope with Exploitation" Saturday University Winter Lecture Series: "HEALTH, SEX AND WOMEN'S RIGHTS in Contemporary Asia." Speakers: Therese Caouette, Seattle University expert on migration and trafficking issues in Southeast Asia, and Kate Teela of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Sponsored by Seattle Asian Art Museum Co- sponsor: World Affairs Council Tickets for individual lectures may be available at the door: SAM members $10; nonmembers $15. info or tickets http://www.seattleartmuseum.org **SAT FEB 20, and subsequent Saturdays, 10 - 11 am, at Bayview Park and Ride, intersection of HWY 525 and Bayview Road, Whidbey Island; SOUTH WHIDBEY PEACE VIGIL, Bring a sign if you have one. Issues of peace and justice and war. info http://whidbeyprn.org/bayview.php [confirmed 11/7/09] **SAT FEB 20, 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 9/20/09] **SAT FEB 20, noon to 2 pm, at SIFF Cinema at Seattle Center, Street Level of McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer Street, Seattle; The Seattle Premiere of "The Eyes Of Me" a film by Keith Maitland. How do you see yourself, when you can't see at all? At the Texas School for the Blind students juggle all the usual pressures of high school along with the added struggles of growing up blind. Spend a dynamic year with FOUR BLIND TEENS LEARNING HOW TO FIT IN and live independently. Forced to confront the world without sight, they share their inner-visions of the outer world. Ultimately, you cannot understand their perceptions without challenging your own. Co-production of ITVS. The Seattle premiere of The Eyes Of Me will be followed by a discussion and audience Q&A. The film will be shown with Audio Description for the visually impaired. If you require ASL interpreting, please respond to us@communitycinemaseattle.org. Community Cinema Seattle at SIFF Cinema Presented by ITVS, The Louis Braille School, Arts for Visually Impaired Audiences, Washington State Department of Services for the Blind, and Jack Straw Productions' Blind Access Initiative And Training Programs. Free Event, Open to the Public. Film is suitable for folks ages 13 and up. RSVP suggested to us@communitycinemaseattle.org **SAT FEB 20, 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 1/29/10] **SAT FEB 20, 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 FEB 20, and subsequent Saturdays, noon - 1 p.m., at bridge #122, Tacoma; PEACE VIGIL bannering to END STOP LOSS organized by United for Peace of Pierce County. All peaceful folk are welcome and encouraged to turn out! [vigil formerly held near Borders Books, may return to that site in future] info http://www.ufppc.org [confirmed 8/23/09] SAT FEB 20, 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 FEB 20, 3 - 11 pm, at OmCulture, 2210 N. Pacific St, Seattle; PARTY BY SUSTAINABILITY GROUPS. You're invited to a Permaculture, SCALLOPS, EcoBuilder's Guild, Transition Towns extravaganza! Your chance to: showcase your project, learn about current projects, connect with potential collaborators, have lots of fun networking, swap seeds, eat a delicious (local, organic) potluck dinner, Dance the night away on the beautiful OmCulture dance floor! Potluck Dinner at 6 pm (bring your own plates, cups, utensils), 7:30 Dance!! $8 - $15 suggested donation at the door, kids free. RSVP to Jenny Pell jennypell@gmail.com SAT FEB 20, 3 - 6 p.m., at Seattle Central Community College, Broadway and Pine in Capitol Hill, Room BE 1110, Seattle; 'Queer Youth Mutiny' event, a forum on QUEER YOUTH SPACE IN SEATTLE for youth, by youth! We are trying to create safe space for LGBT youth that is led by queer young people and their allies. Queer Youth Space (QYS) is an initiative by a coalition of youth and adult community organizers, including past and present Pride Foundation Scholars, in partnership with the Seattle Young People's Project, an organization known for youth-led organizing and queer rights work. QYS envisions creating space for queer youth in Seattle that is sustainable, productive, organic, progressive, educated, safe, and dynamic. While acknowledging the meaningful role of existing LGBT spaces, we recognize a cultural shift among young people to more fluid identities. QYS embraces an expansive view of queer involving all people who seek to eliminate heterosexism. Our coalition has the enthusiasm and experience to build queer youth space that is organized by young queer people and run by queer youth and their allies. info http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=232763267006 **SAT FEB 20, and subsequent Saturdays, 3 - 4 p.m., at Westlake Park near 4th and Pine, Seattle; Vigil & leafletting to PROTEST ONGOING WARS AND OCCUPATION IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN. This vigil started by the 911 Peace Coalition has been going on for over 7 years. info cobra2953@aol.com [confirmed 9/6/09] SAT FEB 20, and subsequent 3rd Saturdays, 5 - 8 pm, in Seattle's International District; CHINATOWN-INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT ART WALK. Visit indoor and outdoor venues featuring work by local artists, performances, music, cheap eats, movies in the park, and more. Participating Venues include Wing Luke Asian Museum: Free Third Saturday with Extended hours 10am - 8pm plus Family Day at the Wing from 1 - 3 pm; Theatre Off Jackson; Canoe Social Club; Danny Woo Garden; KOBO Gallery at Higo; Momo; Deng's Studio and Art Gallery; New Gallery Century Tea; Former Uwajimaya building; Panama Tea House; Sun May; West Kong Yick building in Canton Alley; Hing Hay Park; 666, 668, 672, and 676 Jackson St.; New Central Bldg, 608 Maynard Ave S.; Chinatown International District Business Improvement Area Office, with many Restaurants featuring Art Walk Specials for $5 and under! Map at http://wingluke.org/chinatownidartwalk.pdf *SAT FEB 20, 6 - 9:30 pm, at 124 -21st Ave., Seattle; You are invited to a Celebration of Black History Month with a Gospel Concert, featuring Crystal Aikin, followed by The Buy Local Business Reception where we stress the IMPORTANCE OF BUYING LOCALLY, primarily from small businesses. Guest speaker City Councilmember Bruce Harrell and the Release of the19th Edition of the AFRICAN AMERICAN BUSINESS DIRECTORY. This year it includes all Small Businesses. Tickets available at the BDDTF Offce 116 - 21st Ave. Seattle, Joy Unlimited Book Store in the Promenade at 23rd and Jackson St. in Seattle, Life Enrichment Book Store, 5023 Rainier Ave S. Seattle, Royce Shorter. N-Time productions, Inc. 410 S. 3rd Street Renton, WA and Dightman's Book Store, 2941 S 38th St. Ste. E, Tacoma. info http://www.blackdollar.org/AABD.htm or Lottie Cross 206-324-3114 SAT FEB 20, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, Southeast Seattle Senior Center, 4655 S Holly St, Seattle; Come Join the Fun at the SEATTLE LABOR CHORUS' ANNUAL SING ALONG. Multi- generational fun for the whole family! Come hear the Seattle Labor Chorus perform! Join in singing songs about working people and social justice! We will provide the lyrics. Find great deals on fabulous items in our Silent Auction! Free Snacks! Beer and Wine bar including hot cider and mulled wine! Join in the raffle to win the fabulous 2010 Labor Quilt! Buy Labor Chorus CDs - Win prizes! Plus special surprise guests! Suggested donation: Adults $10 - $15, Children under 12, $5. Everyone welcome - any donation amount appreciated. info 206-524-7763 or REBELVOZ@aol.com *SAT FEB 20, 7:30 pm, at New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle, Wheelchair accessible; BLACK HISTORY MONTH. The MYTH OF A POST-RACIAL Society is the topic of a community conversation led by activists Jacob Greenberg, Jennell Hicks, Alton McDonald and Annaliza Torres. Door donation $3. Come early for a Louisiana Cajun-Creole Feast served at 6 pm for a $9 donation. Sponsored by the Freedom Socialist Party. info or childcare, 206-722-2453 or FSPseattle@mindspring.com **SUN FEB 21, and subsequent Sundays, noon - 1 p.m., on the corners of the Pacific Hwy South and South 320th intersection in Federal Way; STAND FOR PEACE. The change that we all hoped for has yet to come. We are out there reminding others and ourselves that casualties, both civilian and military, continue to mount in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Occasionally, other matters of peace and justice make an appearance on our signs (e.g. Universal Healthcare). Please join us whenever you can, we'll be out there every Sunday. info http://www.FederalWayMatters.org [confirmed 10/7/09] **SUN FEB 21, 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 [confirmed 9/5/09] **SUN FEB 21, 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 9/4/09] **SUN FEB 21, 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 FEB 21, 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 9/5/09] SUN FEB 21, 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 FEB 21, and subsequent Sundays, 1 pm, on KCTV (Comcast cable channel 22); PORT OF SEATTLE COMMISSION MEETINGS AIR, with repeats at other schedule openings. [confirmed 9/5/09] SUN FEB 21, 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 or http://www.healthcareforallwa.org/calendar/ [confirmed 8/25/09] **SUN FEB 21, 2:30 - 4:30 pm, at East Precinct, 1519 12th Ave, Seattle; Washington State PROGRESSIVE ELECTORAL COALITION meeting. This newly formed organization would like to support a truly progressive candidate for US Senate. info Maryrose Asher maryrose.asher@gmail.com or 206-567-0593 *SUN FEB 21, probably 3 - 5 pm, at location TBA, Seattle; Meeting of the new Washington State Progressive Electoral Coalition. A goal is to SUPPORT A PROGRESSIVE CANDIDATE in the upcoming race for SENATOR from Washington State. info Dave Jette dave@jettes.org or 206-789-8660, or maryrose.asher@gmail.com, or 206-567-0593 SUN FEB 21, 5 pm potluck, 6 pm announcements, 6:30 - 8 pm program, at Woodland Park Presbyterian Church, 225 N 70th, Seattle; Seattle Chapter FELLOWSHIP OF RECONCILIATION program with Betsy Bell on the Jubilee DEBT FORGIVENESS FOR POOR NATIONS movement Free, collection will be taken. all welcome. info 206-789-5565 SUN FEB 21, 7 pm, at Our Lady of the Lake Church Jubilee Hall, 8900 35th Ave. NE, Wedgwood neighborhood, Seattle; A Presentation by Dr. Jeff Halper Finding HOPE AMID THE RUBBLE OF THE ISRAEL/ PALESTINE PEACE PROCESS: What is the role and responsibility of Americans? Dr. Halper is a renowned Israeli-American peace and human rights activist. In 1997 he founded the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions (ICAHD) http://www.icahd.org, He emigrated to Israel in 1973, taught at universities in the US, Latin America and Africa, and is an author, acclaimed speaker, and 2006 Nobel Peace Prize nominee. He authored Obstacles to Peace: A Reframing of the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict and An Israeli In Palestine: Resisting Dispossession, Redeeming Israel. Jeff's books will be on sale after 8:15 pm. Refreshments served. Hosted by the Our Lady of the Lake Justice and Peace Committee. *MON FEB 22, in Olympia; HISPANIC/ LATINO LEGISLATIVE DAY. registration info http://www.hispaniclegislativeday.org/wahld/ **MON FEB 22, 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 PirateTVSeattle@gmail.com [updated 2/7/10] *MON FEB 22, and subsequent Mondays, 3 - 4 pm, at the main gate of Bangor Naval Station; Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action PEACE VIGIL. info http://www.gzcenter.org [added 2/2/10] MON FEB 22, 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 [usual time confirmed 11/17/09] MON FEB 22, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, at Ethnic Cultural Theater, 40th Ave & Brooklyn NE, Seattle; The University of Washington Q Center is pleased to be partnering with community organizers for a special film screening. Put This On The {Map} is a new documentary from east King County featuring 26 young people re-teaching GENDER AND SEXUAL IDENTITY through groundbreaking narratives. The project is both a participatory video documentary and a community development tool to strengthen communities for LGBTQ youth. Put This On The {Map} garners the expertise of young people in addressing youth issues and creates relevant and sustainable resources for educators, service providers, young people, families, and communities. A Youth Caucus will follow the screening with a youth-led dialogue on improving SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS FOR QUEER YOUTH. Youth are the intended audience for this event and therefore, we will prioritize the space for them. As adults and allies to young people, we appreciate your commitment to prioritizing a safe and accessible space for young people. Free MON FEB 22, 6 pm, at 964 Denny Way above Ducky's office furniture and across from Whole Foods, Seattle; Basic Street-wise SELF DEFENSE SEMINAR, sign up online http://www.sherrymcgregor.com - click 3 to 4 hour seminar price. Sweethearts special 2 in a family for $90 a $10 savings. info 206-653-6020 or http://www.sherrymcgregor.com *MON FEB 22, and subsequent 4th Mondays, 6:30 - 9 pm, check the website to confirm, 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 8/15/09] **MON FEB 22, and subsequent Mondays, 7 - 9 p.m., in Rainier Valley neighborhood, Seattle; a King County Bar Association NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL CLINIC serving King County residents or Washington State residents with legal issues in King County. Neighborhood Legal Clinics (NLC) provides individual meetings with VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS for up to 30 minutes of Free legal advice and consultation in primarily civil issues (not criminal). Issues that may be addressed include: Family law topics including domestic violence, divorce, issues for unmarried parents, child support, custody and parenting plans; Debt and bankruptcy; landlord/ Tenant questions; Real estate; Employment and wage claim issues; Contracts, warranties and/or consumer disputes; Immigration; Wills, estate planning, probate, living wills; Welfare benefits terminations and overpayments; Criminal records. American Sign Language interpreters provided when requested. Foreign language interpreters provided pending availability of funds. NLC has no income restrictions. For an appointment, call 206- 267-7070 from 9 a.m. to noon. info http://www.kcba.org/legalhelp/ [added 2/7/10] *MON FEB 22, 7:30 pm, at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Avenue at Seneca Street, Downstairs, enter on Seneca Street, Seattle; Seattle Science Lectures present Michael Hanlon on SCIENCE'S UNANSWERED QUESTIONS. If you've always struggled with the mystery of the missing laundry-day sock, you are not alone: There are some questions even science can't answer. Granted, they're a little more profound: How did life begin? Why are there two sexes? Michael Hanlon, science editor of The Daily Mail and author of 10 Questions Science Can't Answer (Yet), explains how these mysteries have persisted, and why they will remain unsolved for years to come. Presented as part of Seattle Science Lectures, with Pacific Science Center and University Book Store. Series sponsored by Microsoft. 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 **MON FEB 22, 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 PirateTVSeattle@gmail.com [updated 2/7/10] TUES FEB 23, 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 FEB 23, 6 - 7 pm, at William H. Gates Hall, Room 138 - overflow in Room 133, University of Washington School of Law, Seattle; The University of Washington School of Law presents a William H. Gates Public Service Law Program with the Hon. Baltasar Garzon, Spanish Investigating Judge, on "HUMAN RIGHTS AND HISTORICAL MEMORY". Baltasar Garzón is one of the six investigating judges for Spain's National Court. His function is to investigate the cases that are assigned to him by the court, gathering evidence and evaluating whether the case should be brought to trial. He does not try the cases himself. Garzón rose to prominence as international figure with his indictment of leaders of the former Chilean military junta, including dictator Augusto Pinochet, on charges of genocide, terrorism and torture during 1976-1983 dictatorship. Garzón has also played a key role in indicting suspected Basque terrorists. In 2000, he ordered the arrest of members of Ekin, an organization seen as the successor of KAS. Co-sponsored by: UW History Dept and Division of Spanish and Portuguese Studies. info http://www.law.washington.edu/GatesScholar/ or http://www.law.washington.edu/calendar/EventDetails.aspx?id =3663&date=2/23/2010 or 206-543-2022 **TUES FEB 23, and subsequent Tuesdays except 3rd Tuesday, 7 - 9 p.m., in West Seattle; a King County Bar Association NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL CLINIC serving King County residents or Washington State residents with legal issues in King County. Neighborhood Legal Clinics (NLC) provides individual meetings with VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS for up to 30 minutes of Free legal advice and consultation in primarily civil issues (not criminal). Issues that may be addressed include: Family law topics including domestic violence, divorce, issues for unmarried parents, child support, custody and parenting plans; Debt and bankruptcy; landlord/ Tenant questions; Real estate; Employment and wage claim issues; Contracts, warranties and/or consumer disputes; Immigration; Wills, estate planning, probate, living wills; Welfare benefits terminations and overpayments; Criminal records. American Sign Language interpreters provided when requested. Foreign language interpreters provided pending availability of funds. NLC has no income restrictions. For an appointment, call 206- 267-7070 from 9 a.m. to noon. info http://www.kcba.org/legalhelp/ [added 2/7/10] TUES FEB 23, 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] *WEDS FEB 24, Registration 11:30 a.m., Program noon - 1:30 pm, at Town Hall, Eighth and Seneca, Seattle; CityClub presents Education Series: Rapid Response - Addressing EDUCATION REFORM AND FUNDING in 2010. Panelists will include Erin Jones, Deputy Superintendent for Student Achievement, Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction; Lisa Macfarlane, Director of External Affairs, League of Education Voters; Scott Oki, Founder and Chairman, Oki Developments, Inc. With diminishing funds and increasing needs from diverse student populations, the stakes around education have never been higher. The White House is challenging states to "race to the top" to get federal dollars but does Washington State have the right reforms in place? Our state legislature has a constitutional charge to fund basic education, but what is "basic" in the 21st century? Is arts and culture included? What about early learning? Will the lawsuit against the state move us any closer to fully funding basic education? With so many moving parts, how can citizens take an active role in shaping the future of education in Washington State? Bring your own questions and join us for this important conversation. Tickets and info http://www.SeattleCityClub.org WEDS FEB 24, noon - 1:30 pm, at Tower Bldg., 1809 7th Ave., Ste. 403, Seattle; METROPOLITAN DEMOCRATIC CLUB Program Topic TBA. info Justin Simmons 206-736-9882 or http://www.metrodems.org WEDS FEB 24, 1 - 6 p.m., at Clark Nuber Offices, 10900 NE 4th Street, Suite 1700, Bellevue; Workshop on STARTING AND SUSTAINING A NONPROFIT, a comprehensive, nuts and bolts five hour workshop. If you've ever dreamed of starting your own nonprofit, take advantage of this opportunity to transform that dream into a reality. Incorporation, tax exempt status, accounting, taxes, fundraising, and branding are topics that will be covered in this interactive and information-packed workshop. Learn how to set up, grow and sustain your nonprofit. For anyone with a passion or interest in forming a nonprofit organization, looking for a job or volunteer position, or servicing this sector. The content will include Legal formation of a nonprofit; Applying for tax exempt status; Accounting requirements; Taxation rules; Fundraising; Role & responsibilities of your Board of Directors; Branding and publicity. $45 registration fee covers course materials & refreshments. Checks to o 2 joy and mail to 15142 SE 48th Drive, Bellevue, WA 98006 or pay online at http://www.o2joyent.com/workshops. info 425-653-1575 or joy@o2joyent.com *WEDS FEB 24, and subsequent 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 5:15 to 6:15 pm, on Pacific Avenue in front of Union Station at S. 19th St., Tacoma, park at the Tacoma Dome and take the light rail, or, when available, there is parking on or near Pacific Ave or for a small fee, some women park in the History Museum parking lot; TACOMA WOMEN IN BLACK PEACE VIGIL. We stand near but separate from 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. We do not have their signs near us, as some of the women have disagreed with a few of the signs and we want to be neutral so any woman wanting to stand with us can and will. Many of us have helped the peace and justice people by standing with them and holding their signs and they have helped us while remaing separate. 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 [updated 9/6/09] *WEDS FEB 24, and subsequent 2nd Tuesdays and 4th Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. at the Greenwood Senior Center, 525 N. 85th St., Seattle; "The Transition Handbook" book group. 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 twice month. Books can be purchased for a 15% discount at Santoro's Books, 7405 Greenwood Ave. N. info Anne 206-784- 1850, achelan@aol.com [updated 11/15/09] FEB 25 - 27, at Downtown Seattle Center comfort Suites, Seattle; The Northwest Network of BI, TRANS, LESBIAN & GAY SURVIVORS OF ABUSE presents the 2010 National Q&A Institute. Q&A is a one-of-a-kind training for advocates, therapist, activist, social workers, service providers and anyone who works with lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and/or queer survivors of domestic violence where participants build their critical thinking and practical skills to better support LGBT survivors of violence. Early bird registration through Nov 30. Registration and info Shannon Perez-Darby 206-568-7777 or qanda@nwnetwork.org *THURS FEB 25, details tba; Seattle Federal Executive Board presents a BLACK HISTORY MONTH program, info 206-220- 6171 or seattlefeb@gsa.gov *THURS FEB 25, 9 am - 4:30 pm, COMPUTER COURSES FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. NPower class Access 2007: Basic Data Reporting. Class Overview: This training focuses on database querying and reporting. It is ideal for those who need to harvest data effectively from their databases, presenting that information as datasheets, multi-page reports, or even charts. info and registration http://www.npowerseattle.org/training/class-calendar or training@npowerseattle.org THURS FEB 25, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, at Room 138, UW School of Law, Seattle; Gates Public Service Law Program Speaker Series presents The Honorable Baltasar Garzon. Judge Garzon, a HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST, is one of six investigating judges for SPAIN'S NATIONAL COURT. Co- sponsored by: UW History Dept and Division of Spanish and Portuguese Studies. info 206-897-1836 or mestorms@uw.edu or http://www.law.washington.edu/GatesScholar/ **THURS FEB 25, 7 pm, at the University Friends Meeting, 4001 9th Ave NE, Seattle; Presentation on Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility's October 2009 TRIP TO THE GAZA STRIP. While there, six physicians and one palliative care nurse provided services and support for hundreds of patients and colleagues in the fields of cardiology, neurosurgery, urology, psychiatry, maxillofacial surgery, emergency medicine and grief and bereavement. In addition to clinical work, members of the delegation's humanitarian team visited citizens' homes and places that had been damaged and destroyed during Operation Cast Lead (Israel's three week offensive on Gaza immediately preceding the inauguration of President Obama) as well as several community, health, academic, and human rights organizations. All delegates had ample opportunity to bear witness to the effects of Israel's ongoing siege. Please plan to join delegates as we share photos, testimony, and information about our extraordinary trip. Sponsored by Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility with support from the University Friends Meeting Social Justice Committee. Free and open to the public, donations are welcome. info http://www.psr.org/chapters/washington/news/wpsr-delegates-return-gaza.html or Cherie Eichholz 206-547-2630 or cherie@wpsr.org THURS FEB 25, 7 pm, at New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle; organizing meeting: Sisters Organize for Survival is organizing to PRESERVE BASIC HEALTH PLAN AND OTHER HUMAN SERVICES by instituting a tax on the wealthy and corporate profits. Everyone welcome. Wheelchair accessible. info 206-722-6057 or 206-722-2453 or RWseattle@mindspring.com FRI & SAT FEB 26 & 27, at Mount Vernon High School, 314 North 9th Street, Mount Vernon, WA; 3rd Annual OVER THE RAINBOW FESTIVAL presented by Mt. Vernon High School's GAY/STRAIGHT ALLIANCE (GSA). Fri 7-9:30 pm, Showing of the documentary Straightlaced: How Gender's Got Us All Tied Up, with post-film discussion led by one of the producers, Brittney Shepherd. Sat 10 am - 9 pm-- Spoken Word Performance by MVHS GSA students, followed by 3 workshop sessions (1.5 hours each, two workshops per session). A fabulous Cake Walk/ Auction /Sale will go on throughout the day. Many information tables from area agencies and organizations will be available. Fantastic evening performance by members of the Seattle Men's Chorus (including Brock Madden) and (possibly) singer/songwriter/MVHS grad Chris Riffle of New York. Snacks, beverages, and lunch on-site provided by Java Jo's. Sponsors: Skagit PFLAG ( http://www.pflagskagit.org ), The Pride Foundation, and Douglas Exworthy & Kent Poush. Free and open to the public. Suggested donation of $5 gladly accepted! (Clock hours available for educators); info Cathy Pfahl, 360-428-6100 or cpfahl@mv.k12.wa.us FRI & SAT FEB 26 & 27, at UC Berkeley; "DECOLONIZING THE UNIVERSITY: Fulfilling the Dream of the Third World College," in commemoration of the Ethnic Studies Department's 40th anniversary and in celebration of the 10th annual Cultural Night of Resistance. Simultaneously inspired by activism from youth of color on campus, local grassroots organizations and the Black Panther Party, international movements for decolonization, and the Third World Liberation Front (TWLF) strike of 1968 at San Francisco State University (SFSU), which is the longest student strike in the nation, UC Berkeley's TWLF went on strike in January of 1969. One of their demands was that funds be allocated for the implementation of a Third World College. The idea of a Third World College called for epistemological, pedagogical, institutional, and social change, to be facilitated by the creation of departments of Asian Studies, Black Studies, Chicano Studies, Native American Studies, and any other Ethnic Studies programs as they developed. Since then, there is only one College of Ethnic Studies in the nation (at SFSU), and only some universities with ethnic studies departments or programs. The purpose of this conference is to have collective dialogues about fulfilling the dream of the Third World College and decolonizing the university at large. These goals are more relevant today than ever given the demographic change in the state and the nation, and the racial, sexual, gendered, and colonial dimensions of transnational capitalism, neoconservatisms, and neoliberalism globally. It is also significant that as people of color have become the majority in the state of California, the state has dramatically changed its priorities in funding and it is about to allocated more resources to prisons than to public higher education. The prison, rather than the school and the university, seems to have become the standard institution for underrepresented populations in the nation and the state. info decolonizing.the.university@gmail.com FRI FEB 26, at North Seattle Community College, College Center Bldg. Club Room, Seattle; Washington State Association of MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION WSAME workshop Sugar and Spice, But Not Always Nice: GENDER, BIAS AND AGGRESSION IN ADOLESCENT GIRLS. info http://www.wsame.org or WSAME@mindspring.com or 206-522-5438 **FRI FEB 26, 11:30 am - 2 pm, at The Westin Hotel, 1900 Fifth Avenue, Seattle; Americans for UNFPA Luncheon for the HEALTH & DIGNITY OF WOMEN. UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, provides women's health care and promotes the rights of women around the world. Americans for UNFPA is dedicated to building American support for the work of UNFPA and to restoring the United States' moral, political and financial contribution to the organization. Americans for UNFPA will honor Seattle local, Sarah Carter, a civic leader and advocate for women's economic empowerment. They will also recognize Beatrice Chelangat, the Director of the REACH Program (Reproductive Educative and Community Health Program) in the Kacphorwa District of Uganda. REACH has assisted more than 500,000 people and has helped thousands of girls avoid female genital cutting (FGC/FGM), remain in school, and become active members of their community. $125. RSVP via http://www.americansforunfpa.org/events or 646-649-9114 FRI FEB 26, 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 FEB 26, 7 - 10 pm, at Hidmo Eritrean Restaurant, 2000 S Jackson St., Seattle; Celebrate the publication of CAGJ's first edition of OUR FOOD, OUR RIGHT! The Food Justice Project of Community Alliance for Global Justice recently published their first food justice resource guide and recipe book, Our Food, Our Right: Recipes for Food Justice. The guide combines hands-on tools for change with political awareness to engage you in joining in the struggle for food justice! Plus, it features beautiful illustrations and photographs by local artists and delicious recipes submitted by community members and friends of CAGJ. Please come support the release of CAGJ's first ever publication! Join us for food, music, raffle prizes, and good times! A handful of recipes from the guide will be sampled, and copies of Our Food, Our Right will also be available for purchase for $5-$20, on a sliding scale. This event is free and open to the public, please bring your friends, family members and join us in the celebration! Sponsored by Community Alliance for Global Justice. info Maria Rodriguez rodriguezme08@gmail.com *FRI FEB 26, 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: "The Diamond Empire" (102 min, Janine Roberts, 1994). This astonishing documentary investigates how an advertising slogan invented by Madison Avenue executives in 1948 has come to define our most intimate and romantic rituals and ideals. The Diamond Empire, which sent shockwaves through the transnational diamond industry when it first appeared, systematically takes apart the myth that "diamonds are forever." It exposes how one WHITE SOUTH AFRICAN family, through a process of monopoly and fantasy, managed to exert CONTROL OVER THE GLOBAL FLOW OF DIAMONDS and change the very way we think about courtship, marriage, and love - an achievement all the more stunning given that diamonds are in fact neither scarce nor imperishable. Zeroing in on how "the diamond empire" managed to convert something valueless into one of the most coveted commodities in history, the film provides a riveting look at how marketing and consumer culture shape not only global trade and economics, but also our very identities. Discussion Follows. Free and open to the public! .. but Donations are kindly accepted. info http://www.meaningfulmovies.org FRI FEB 26, 7:30 pm, at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Avenue at Seneca Street, enter on Eighth Avenue, Seattle; Town Hall presents Joseph Stiglitz on CLASSIC ECONOMICS. Nobel Prize-winning economist and Columbia University professor Joseph Stiglitz is considered one of today's most distinguished and controversial economists, known for his work on asymmetric information and as a pioneer in the field of modern information economics and microeconomics. The former chairman of President Clinton's Council of Economic Advisors, Stiglitz is also a prolific author, and his latest book, Selected Works of Joseph E. Stiglitz: Volume I: Information and Economic Analysis, is the first of six volumes that will provide a definitive collection of his most important work. Presented by the Town Hall Center for Civic Life, with University Book Store. 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 *SAT FEB 27, 9 am - 4:30 pm, at Seattle Vocational Institute, 2120 S. Jackson St., Seattle; NW HIP-HOP LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE -The Hip Hop Trials: What is Hip-Hop Doing to/For Our Communities and Youth? Part of the Bush School's Diversity Speaker Series (DSS). The NW Leadership Conference serves as a yearly opportunity to examine and explore issues related to hip-hop like sustainability, accountability, global citizenship, leadership, ownership, privilege, diversity, social justice, race/racism, sexual orientation, gender relations, and getting paid in a multicultural 21st century America. This conference fits in perfectly with many of the issues that interest and challenge us every day. We are looking for workshop sessions that stretch participants? thinking every day, all day all year long. The workshop sessions will be challenging, though-provoking and provide participants with practical skills and tools to listen, process and take action. Keynote speaker: Leila Steinberg is an artist and community organizer who began working with youth twenty years ago in the San Francisco Bay area. Free; reservations or info Dr. Eddie Moore, Jr., Director of Diversity, 206-326-7731 or eddie.moorejr@bush.edu **SAT FEB 27, 10 am - 2 pm, at Fort Lewis, Pierce County; Fort Lewis Sustainability Tour. REGISTRATION CLOSES Feb 10! Join Earth Ministry for a unique look at the ARMY'S RANGE OF SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES as implemented at Fort Lewis. Washington State's largest Army post has far- reaching sustainability goals, and is a model for the rest of the federal government in managing environmental systems. Throughout the visit, participants will have opportunities to engage members of the post's sustainability staff involved in a variety of areas, as well as education and outreach and overall program management. $15 per person, and participants should bring their own brown bag lunch and a reusable water bottle. info http://www.earthministry.org *SAT FEB 27, 3:30 - 6 pm, at Antioch University Seattle, Room 100, 2326 Sixth Avenue South, Seattle; The HAZEL WOLF ENVIRONMENTAL FILM NETWORK will hold a Conversation Cafe. We are reviewing our priorities. We are working on creating a sustainable event that will benefit our community and our world. We are looking for diverse voices to share unique perspectives on the best ways to share stories of the environment and our lives. You can help create the vision. If you are interested in storytelling, media, environmental justice, community or the natural world, join us for a conversation. Snacks, tea and coffee starting at 3:30 pm. Our conversation will begin at 4 pm. info jennifer@hazelfilm.org, elise@hazelfilm.org or 206- 414-8195 **SAT FEB 27, 7 pm, at Kane Hall, University of Washington, Seattle; Donna Smith of California Nurses Headlines PNHP Public Meeting. California Nurses are feisty fighters for SINGLE PAYER, MEDICARE FOR ALL INSURANCE. Donna was featured in SICKO, the Michael Moore Movie. Join us to find out how to press home the point of healthcare sanity that is single payer now that "insurance reform" is down for the count. Jim McDermott "Single Payer Supporter" is also on the bill. Prepare to ask him about his "support" for single payer. Larry Kalb, super single payer supporter and now candidate for Congress will outline the human rights elements of universal coverage. SUN FEB 28, 1:30 - 3:30 pm, at "Freedom Bridge," Berkeley Ave. I-5 exit 122, near Coffee Strong GI Coffeehouse, Lakewood; RALLY FOR MILITARY RESISTER Travis Bishop, imprisoned at Fourt Lewis for REFUSING TO FIGHT an immoral war. Please join us for the rally. Hot beverages and snacks available before and after the rally at Coffee Strong. Event hosted by Coffee Strong and Veterans For Peace; all are invited to show a strong presence in support of the "Prisoner of Conscience" being held at the Ft Lewis brig. info Coffee Strong 253-581-1565 or Veterans for Peace, Chapter 92 President, Gerry Condon, 206-499- 1220, info about Travis Bishop http://www.GIVoice.org MARCH is National WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH, info http://www.nwhp.org or http://www.infoplease.com/spot/womenshistory1.html MARCH 1 - 2, at Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, San Diego, CA; The Annual Preparate Conference convenes educators from across the country to address the CHALLENGES THAT FACE A GROWING LATINO STUDENT POPULATION. Join us to hear from leading educators, and gain the knowledge and the tools to better serve your Latino students. This conference is geared toward those working K-20 settings. info http://www.collegeboard.com/preparate/ or preparate@collegeboard.org MON MARCH 1, and subsequent 1st Mondays, 4 - 6:30 pm, at NAC, 1618 S. Lane St. Suite 201, Seattle; 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 ext 10 or http://www.nacseattle.org or info@NACSeattle.org [web confirmed 12/12/09] *MON MARCH 1, 7:30 pm, at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Avenue at Seneca Street, Downstairs, enter on Seneca Street, Seattle; Future of Health presents Thomas Goetz on TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH. Healthcare stands at a new frontier, and as medicine becomes more personalized, we patients will find ourselves pioneering it as we make more of our own healthcare decisions. Thomas Goetz, executive editor of Wired magazine and author of The Decision Tree, proposes that new decision-making tools, steeped in statistics, prediction, and the power of collective experience, will both inform us and guide us. Presented as part of The Town Hall Future of Health Lecture Series. Series sponsored by Bastyr University and PCC Natural Markets. 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 TUES MARCH 2, 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 MARCH 2, 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 MARCH 2, 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 MARCH 3, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., at The 2100 Building, 2100 24th Ave. S., Seattle; The King County NON-PROFIT STAFF DEVELOPMENT Coalition Project (NPSDC) presents a workshop repeated from its excellent "Building Leadership Skills 1" series, developed in 2008. Workshops will be delivered within this series that address high priority need areas such as team building/development; supervisory communication skills; managing performance; employee engagement and motivation. Workshop 1: DEVELOPING HIGH PERFORMING WORK TEAMS. Is your team really a team? The truth is most workplace teams fail the test despite the fact that the number one concern for most leaders in today's organizations is improving teamwork. Most organizations are under great pressure to do more with less - teams are critical for success. Much of what you need to know will be covered in this important workshop. Trainer Maureen Moriarty, M.A. Coalition Member Organization $80 - $90, Non-Member Organization $120. Register online and info http://www.learningconnections.org/Coalition/workshops/2010 /mar3/, info Anna McCain 206-870-5908 or amccain@highline.edu WEDS MARCH 3, 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 MARCH 3, 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 MARCH 3, and subsequent 1st Wednesdays but suggest confirming, 6:30 - 8 pm, at the University District branch of the Seattle Public Library, 5009 Roosevelt Ave NE, Seattle; meeting of the Seattle Burma Roundtable, working on education and promoting human right in Burma. info burma@u.washington.edu [added 12/6/09] WEDS MARCH 3, 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 MARCH 3, 7:30 pm, at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Avenue at Seneca Street, Downstairs, enter on Seneca Street, Seattle; Town Hall presents Shane Harris on Who's Watching You Now? The rise of AMERICA'S SURVEILLANCE STATE over the past 25 years highlights a dangerous paradox, says journalist Shane Harris: It's now harder for the government to catch terrorists, and easier for it to spy on the rest of us. Harris, the intelligence and Homeland Security correspondent at the National Journal and author of The Watchers, says high-tech spycraft has moved from the province of Bush-era 'emergency response measures' into the mainstream, creating a capacity to gather a disquieting trove of personal information on every American. Presented by The Town Hall Center for Civic Life, with University Book Store. Series media sponsorship provided by Publicola. Series supported by The Boeing Company Charitable Trust, the RealNetworks Foundation and the Otto Haas Charitable Trust. 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 MARCH 4 - 6, at Hilton Costa Mesa Hotel Costa Mesa, CA; American Association of HISPANICS IN HIGHER EDUCATION (AAHHE) 5th Annual National Conference. AAHHE is an agent of change for improving education, thus enabling Hispanic students to fully participate in a diverse society. AAHHE works collaboratively with all sectors of education, business, industry, as well as community and professional organizations to enhance the educational aspirations and to meet the needs of a significantly increasing Hispanic population. info http://www.aahhe.org/conference.aspx THURS MARCH 4, 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 MARCH 4, 7 pm, at Town Hall Seattle, 8th and Seneca, Seattle; the LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS of greater Seattle calls for action on WOMEN AND CLIMATE CHANGE: Connecting around the World at their Forum. As unpredictable and extreme climate events increase across the globe, women in poor countries suffer accordingly as they plant and grow food, collect water, gather firewood, and nurture their children. The forum will feature Professors Sara Curran from the Evans School of Public Affairs and Lucy Jarosz from the Department of Geography, both at the University of Washington, along with Phil Borges, author of Women Empowered: Inspiring Change in the Emerging World and Earth Ministry/WAIPL Program & Outreach Director Jessie Dye. Jessie will conclude the forum by talking about actions that we in the United States can take to protect the poorest women of the world from climate catastrophes. Free and open to the public. info 206-329- 4848 or http://www.seattlelwv.org MARCH 5 & 12, 6 - 9 pm, and MARCH 6 & 13, p am - 5 pm, at Bellevue College main campus; Come take the Career & Life Planning class. Join us for this great non-credit, two weekend class to help you identify your interests and transferable skills; find career options to fit your skills and experience; and get the latest information on re-training. Class is open to all men and women. Class fee is $99, but some partial scholarships may be available based on financial need. Class is sponsored by the BC Center for Career Connections and the Women's Center, and funded in part by the Cities of Bellevue and Issaquah. Advance registration is required. info or to sign-up 425- 564-2279 FRI MARCH 5, and subsequent 1st Fridays, 3 - 4 pm, at Bayview Park and Ride, intersection of HWY 525 and Bayview Road, Whidbey Island; SOUTH WHIDBEY WOMEN IN BLACK PEACE VIGIL, info tenaly@whidbey.com [confirmed 1/15/10] FRI MARCH 5, 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 TBA. info http://www.kbcs.fm [added 8/6/07] *FRI MARCH 5, 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: "On Paper Wings" (67 min, Ilana Sol, 2008). Discussion Follows. Free and open to the public! .. but Donations are kindly accepted. info http://www.meaningfulmovies.org FRI MARCH 5, and subsequent 1st Fridays, 7 pm, at Revolution Books, 89 S Washington St., west off 1st ave in Pioneer Square, Seattle; Reverberate Open Mic. Bring your poetry, hip hop, music? Reverberate to liberate! Be a part of conceptualizing this new monthly event, making it an open mic like no other. Contribute to a culture of RADICAL AND REVOLUTIONARY FERMENT, critical thinking, and resistance! Host: Stacy Barnes. info 206-325-7415, or rbsea@yahoo.com or http://www.revolutionbookssea.org/ [added 10/25/09] FRI MARCH 5, 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 MARCH 6 TO 13, in Cuba; INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY CUBA TOUR. Cuba Education Tours warmly invites you to come to Cuba on one of official education and culture programs. These are people-to-people tours for cross border solidarity, friendship and understanding. info on licensed travel to the island for Americans http://LegalCubaTravel.com, All Cuba Education Tours qualify for legal travel. info http://CubaFriends.com or http://FriendshipTours.ca or 1-877-687-3817 or marcel@cubaeducationtours.ca **MARCH 6 AND 7, at El Centro de la Raza, 2524 16th Avenue South, Seattle; Projects for a Civil Society (PCS) is offering an ALTERNATIVES TO VIOLENCE PROJECT WORKSHOP through the University of Washington Experimental College. This is a basic level AVP workshop, entitled Transforming Conflict. Sliding scale registration and scholarships. Nobody turned away for inability to pay. Class description and registration via https://depts.washington.edu/asuwxpcl/courses/view/10WI.18. 87, info Roger Kluck, 206-856-4444 SAT MARCH 6, 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 MARCH 6, noon, at SIFF Cinema in McCaw Hall at Seattle Center, 321 Mercer Street, street level, Seattle; Community Cinema Seattle and Tacoma presents the Seattle Premiere of DIRT! The Movie, Directed and produced by Bill Benenson and Gene Rosow. Dirt! The Movie takes you inside the WONDERS OF THE SOIL. It tells the story of Earth's most valuable and underappreciated source of fertility, from its miraculous beginning to its crippling degradation. Presented by ITVS, KCTS9, KBCS 91.3FM, Seattle Office for Civil Rights, Pacific Lutheran University, and SIFF Cinema. Reserve seats by email to us@communitycinemaseattle.org for individuals, small groups, and large groups of up to 50 people. Film is suitable for folks ages 13 and up. Community Cinema is a groundbreaking public education and civic engagement initiative featuring monthly screenings of films from Independent Lens. Free and open to the public. SAT MARCH 6, 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 2/3/10] SAT MARCH 6, 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] **MARCH 7 - 8, in Washington DC; INTERFAITH PEACE- BUILDERS Grassroots Advocacy Training & Lobby Day. info202-244-0821 or office@ifpb.org or http://www.ifpb.org **SUN MARCH 7, 10 am - noon, at Mount Rainier National Park, meet at the Jackson Visitor Center at Paradise; The NATIONAL PARKS CONSERVATION Association will be hosting a ranger led SNOWSHOE TRIP. You don't need any snowshoe experience or training, just an interest in spending a fun day in the snow! This 1.2 mile trip will allow us to learn the art of snowshoeing and discover how the plants and animals of Mount Rainier adapt to world record snowfalls. This trip does not include hard climbing or a fast pace and is suitable for ages 8 and older. Depending on interest, car pools may be organized. Snowshoes are available to rent for a small donation at the Jackson Visitor Center. To sign up or get info David Graves dgraves@npca.org or 206-903-1444, x25 SUN MARCH 7, and subsequent 1st Sundays, 1:30 pm, at Westlake Park, 4th Ave. and Pine St., downtown Seattle; Silent Vigil to STOP HUMAN TRAFFICKING led by Intercommunity Peace & Justice Center. info Louise 206- 306-1312 SUN MARCH 7, 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 MARCH 7, 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] MARCH 8, INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY **MON MARCH 8, 1 - 5 pm, at 2100 Building, 2100 24th Avenue South, Seattle; CIVIL RIGHTS 101: A Workshop for SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS. Have your clients experienced discrimination in housing or the workplace based on their race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, national origin, use of a Section 8 housing voucher, religion or other reason? This workshop is designed for social service providers to assist their clients by learning How to identify illegal discrimination; How to file a civil rights charge; Laws protecting people with disabilities; Employment laws relating to criminal records; Resources related to civil rights. Sponsored by the Seattle Office for Civil Rights. Free! Register with Brenda Anibarro 206-684-4514 or Brenda.Anibarro@Seattle.Gov MON MARCH 8, and subsequent 2nd Mondays, 6 - 8 pm, at Lutheran Community Services NW, 433 Minor Ave N, Seattle, one block east of Fairview Ave N and Republican St; The U.S. is the only country in the world that resettles refugee youth without an adult caregiver and only 18 cities in the nation - including Seattle - offer a child welfare program designed to aid these youth. If you live in King or Snohomish county and are interested in learning about this rare opportunity to provide long-term, short-term or respite foster care to a refugee youth who has fled civil war or persecution, please contact Erika Berg at eberg@lcsnw.org or 206-694-5780 to sign up for REFUGEE & IMMIGRANT FOSTER CARE INFO NIGHT. A monthly stipend covers all of the expenses of the refugee youth, and they receive full medical and dental coverage. info http://www.refugeechildren.net [confirmed 11/24/09] MON MARCH 8, 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 [usual time confrimed 1/9/10] TUES MARCH 9, at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel; Benefit of International Justice Mission (IJM) that will help bring more RESCUES OF SLAVERY & HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS overseas (as well as other victims of oppression). Gary Haugen, IJM Founder & President, is keynote speaker! International Justice Mission is a human rights agency that secures justice for victims of slavery, sexual exploitation and other forms of violent oppression. IJM lawyers, investigators and aftercare professionals work with local officials to ensure immediate victim rescue and aftercare, to prosecute perpetrators and to promote functioning public justice systems. Seattle Against Slavery (SAS) will have a host of tables. $100. info and registration http://www.ijm.org/getinvolved/benefits-2010seattlebenefitdinner TUES MARCH 9, 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 **WEDS MARCH 10, 7:30 am, at Sheraton Seattle; King County Bar Association presents Breakfast With Champions In support of JUSTICE AND DIVERSITY. info 206-267-7042 *WEDS MARCH 10, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center; A free one-day gathering, ETHNIC ARTS CONNECTION provides a place and a time for Northwest artists and presenters to come together, learn about each other and diversify the cultural experiences available for audiences. The biennial event introduces regional artists working in culturally specific traditions to presenters from around the region. Showcase performances, juried 15- minute acts; Visual art displays; Booking opportunities; Networking. Application deadline to perform or display your artwork is Feb 3. info Irene Gomez at irene@lasalaseattle.org or Miguel Guillen miguel@lasalaseattle.org **WEDS MARCH 10, 7 pm, at 100 E. Maple Street, Bellingham; the Whatcom Peace & Justice Center will co- host anti-war folk musician David Rovics. Tickets $10 at the door. This event will observe the 7TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE U.S. INVASION OF IRAQ and will include a candlelight vigil to remember all who have suffered, and still suffer, in this ongoing tragedy. This event is being co-hosted by the Mission, Justice & Social Concerns Committee of the First Congregational Church and Veterans for Peace Chapter 111. info whatcomPJC@fidalgo.net **MARCH 11 - 12, 1 - 5 pm and 8 am - noon, at DoubleTree Hotel, Lloyd Center, 1000 NE Multnomah, Portland OR; Oregon, Washington, & Idaho Farmworker, One-Stop, Youth & Adult Service Providers, Planners & Administrators should plan to attend the PACIFIC NORTHWEST FARMWORKER SUMMIT. The Summit will provide critical information on topics that impact farmworkers. Information tables available for $25. The 2010 Pacific Northwest Farmworker Summit is hosted by the Oregon Human Development Corporation, in partnership with Region 6 U.S. Department of Labor; Oregon Employment Department; Washington State Employment Security Department; Idaho Department of Labor; OIC of Washington. Registration by Feb 24 $175, Afterwards $200. info Ron Hauge 503-245-2600 ext. 202 or rhauge@ohdc.org THURS MARCH 11, Center For Learning Connections presents Leadership: The Experience 4 - Session 7 - LEDAERSHIP LEGACY AND SERVICE. $85-95, info http://www.learningconnections.org/clc/experience/conferenc e09/index.htm FRI MARCH 12, at North Seattle Community College, College Center Bldg. Club Room, Seattle; Washington State Association of MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION WSAME workshop What I Said and what I Meant: IMPROVING CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS. info http://www.wsame.org or WSAME@mindspring.com or 206-522-5438 *FRI MARCH 12, 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: "In Transition" (50 min, Emma Goude, 2009) "An Evening Of MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS" Discussion Follows. Free and open to the public! .. but Donations are kindly accepted. info http://www.meaningfulmovies.org **MARCH 13 - 20, in Cuba; TEACHERS INTRODUCTION TO CUBA TOUR. Cuba Education Tours warmly invites you to come to Cuba on one of official education and culture programs. These are people-to-people tours for cross border solidarity, friendship and understanding. info on licensed travel to the island for Americans http://LegalCubaTravel.com, All Cuba Education Tours qualify for legal travel. info http://CubaFriends.com or http://FriendshipTours.ca or 1-877-687-3817 or marcel@cubaeducationtours.ca SAT MARCH 13, and subsequent 2nd Saturdays, 10 am - noon, at Mosaic Coffeehouse 4401 2nd Ave NE, Seattle; SUSTAINABLE WALLINGFORD MONTHLY GATHERING. Sustainable Wallingford is a wheelbarrow organization, holding and moving forward ideas bubbling in our community on how to live on one planet with grace and joy. Find your place! Get involved! info http://www.greenwallingford.ning.com and http://www.sustainablewallingford.us [added 10/4/09] SAT MARCH 13, 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 MARCH 13, 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 MARCH 13, 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 MARCH 13, and subsequent 2nd Saturdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm, outside Ft Lewis, at the bridge at I-5 exit 122, Lakewood; Come Stand for Peace, Stand up for Fairness & Justice. People of faith will stand with our veterans who need our support. Support Private Bishop who has been HELD WITHOUT DUE PROCESS at the Fort Lewis jail; he followed MILITARY PROCESS TO BECOME A CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTOR but the military has not followed dues process with him. info Coffee Strong 253-581-1565 or http://www.givoice.org MARCH 14 - 19, Evans School of Public Affairs and Cascade Executive Programs present a NONPROFIT EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE. Leaders like you are facing a climate of continuous change with new opportunities and challenges surfacing on a daily basis. There is rarely time for reflection or renewal to critically assess and capitalize on these internal and external forces while simultaneously enhancing the stability and effectiveness of your organization and work. The Nonprofit Executive Leadership Institute is a university-quality program in a retreat setting allowing participants to examine the deeper meaning of their work. The Institute is taught by faculty and experienced practitioners, who expose participants to new insights and provide tools that have a lasting impact. Benefits of the Institute include: Engaging in an examination of your own leadership skills and effectiveness; Gaining a renewed passion for nonprofit work; Learning new management techniques through university-quality instruction; Developing a network of peers to support you in the years to come; Building visionary leadership to implement strategic planning; Using financial management to enhance the decision-making process. info mollymccarthy@gmail.com *MON MARCH 15, 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 [usual time confirmed 11/17/09] MON MARCH 15, 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 MARCH 16, and most 3rd Tuesdays, 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 TUES MARCH 16, 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 MARCH 16, 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 MARCH 16, 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 MARCH 16, 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 MARCH 16, 7 pm, at Town Hall, 8th Ave & Seneca St, Seattle; Steven Hill on "Europe's Promise" his recently published book, "Europe's Promise: Why the EUROPEAN WAY IS THE BEST HOPE in an Insecure Age." As we watch the United States continue to struggle to pass universal health care (something even lower income European countries like Croatia and Poland have managed to do); and struggling to stop being the largest per capita contributor to global warming (the average American spews twice as much carbon as the average European, and more than four times the average Chinese or Indian); and with the U.S. having a higher unemployment rate than Europe, fewer Fortune 500 companies and fewer small businesses, is there any doubt that now is the time to consider other development models' America's 'Wall Street capitalism' has failed Americans. Europe's 'social capitalism' is better for people, better for the economy, better for the environment, and better for the future. 'History is in the making, and those paying attention have ringside seats.'http://www.EuropesPromise.org TUES MARCH 16, and most subsequent 3rd Tuesdays, 7 - 9 pm, at Cascade People's Center, 309 Pontius Ave N, Seattle; GREEN PARTY OF SEATTLE monthly meeting, this month topic TBA. info and meeting confirmation Andrew Rose arose_1@yahoo.com [added 6/26/09] TUES MARCH 16, 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 WEDS MARCH 17, and subsequent 3rd Wednesdays, 6 - 8 or 9 p.m., at 514 Minor Ave. N, Seattle, Seattle; meeting of CASCADE NEIGHBORHOOD Council, SOUTH LAKE UNION neighborhood, info cncsecretary@hotmail.com [confirmed 8/24/09] THURS MARCH 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] THURS MARCH 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] THURS MARCH 18, and subsequent 3rd Thursdays (Sept to June skipping December), 6 - 8 p.m., at 6218 Beacon Ave South, on Graham and Beacon Ave S, behind the Bethany UC Church, Seattle; QUEER PARENTS NETWORKING DINNER. Dinner and childcare is on us! A monthly dinner to meet other LGBTQ families and parents, talk about parenting and other issues that are affecting their lives. Open to ALL Bisexual, Trans, Lesbian, Gay, Two-Spirited, Queer and Questioning families, including co-parents, and people who have a significant role in the life of a child. Please RSVP to DeAnn Alcantara Thompson deann@nwnetwork.org or 206-568-7777, TTY 206-517-9670, so we can plan for dinner and childcare. We look forward to seeing you there! Hosted by: The Northwest Network of Bi, Trans, Lesbian & Gay Survivors of Abuse [updated 8/24/09] THURS MARCH 18, and subsequent 3rd Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, in 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 [confirmed 8/25/09] THURS MARCH 18, 6 pm, at PUB Building, Room 9201, Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Avenue North, Shoreline; Amnesty International Screening Series at Shoreline Community College, jointly organized by the SCC Amnesty student chapter and Amnesty International Group 4 of Seattle. The series is intended to raise awareness and mobilize action in support of AMNESTY'S HUMAN RIGHTS WORK. Free. Please RSVP. info and RSVP amestay@gmail.com or sofia.nazalya@gmail.com, info http://www.amnestyusa.org/ctwj THURS MARCH 18, 6 pm, at The Morken Center for Learning and Technology, Rm 103 on the Campus of Pacific Lutheran University, PLU, 12215 10th Avenue S, Tacoma; Community Cinema Seattle and Tacoma presents the Seattle Premiere of DIRT! The Movie, Directed and produced by Bill Benenson and Gene Rosow. Dirt! The Movie takes you inside the WONDERS OF THE SOIL. It tells the story of Earth's most valuable and underappreciated source of fertility, from its miraculous beginning to its crippling degradation. Presented by ITVS, KCTS9, KBCS 91.3FM, Seattle Office for Civil Rights, Pacific Lutheran University, and SIFF Cinema. Reserve seats by email to us@communitycinemaseattle.org for individuals, small groups, and large groups of up to 50 people. Film is suitable for folks ages 13 and up. Community Cinema is a groundbreaking public education and civic engagement initiative featuring monthly screenings of films from Independent Lens. Free and open to the public. THURS MARCH 18, 7 p.m., at Antioch campus, room 100, 2326 Sixth Avenue in Belltown, between Bell and Battery, Seattle; GLOBAL ISSUES & PERSPECTIVES is a free lecture/ discussion series sponsored by the Center for Creative Change to address the question: What do we need to know to become effective global citizens? The series is an enriching opportunity to hear, learn from and be inspired by individuals - many of whom are from other cultures and countries - who are invited to Antioch to share their values and vision. This lecture: SPIRITUALITY: COMMON GROUND FOR GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT? Robert Taylor explores how spirituality may offer commonalities for bridging religious, political and cultural divides in global engagement ranging from environmental issues, human rights, poverty and economic development. Taylor is the author of I'm Spiritual, Not Religious. http://www.robertvtaylor.com, Free and open to the public. info Wendy L. Olsen 206-268-4208 or 1-888-268-4477 ext. 5208 or wolsen@antioch.edu **THURS MARCH 18, 7 - 9 pm, Kiona-Benton City High School, Tri-Cities area; Community Program: STORIES FROM A HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR. In 1943, at the age of 14, Frieda was deported to Theresienstadt, a concentration camp in her native country of Czechoslovakia, because she was a "mischling" - half Jewish. Frieda's mother was not Jewish, but her father was. Free and open to the public. info ikennedy@wsherc.org FRI MARCH 19, 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/ [web confirmed 7/17/09] **FRI MARCH 19, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, at Kiona-Benton City High School, Tri-Cities area; Creating Change: TEACHING ABOUT THE HOLOCAUST AND GENOCIDE. Sessions include: Overview of the Holocaust, Camps and Ghettos, Rescue and Resistance, a presentation from a Holocaust survivor, and author and Professor John Roth will speak on "Situating the Holocaust in a Genocidal World." Clock hours available. Registration required. $20. info ikennedy@wsherc.org FRI MARCH 19, 9 am to 4 pm, at Seattle University, Student Center, Room 160; The Seattle University Executive Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Master of Public Administration programs presents a SERVICE IN ACTION SEMINAR. Winning THE GRANT GAME: For Beginning and Intermediate Players with Presenter: Karen Porterfield. This series provides nonprofit and public service professionals with continuing education opportunities and access to current trends. Leading voices and experts from a variety of disciplines will present the latest ideas and practices. General Public $125. Three or more $100. SU Student/ Alumni/ Employee $100. Price includes lunch. All proceeds benefit the MPA/MNPL scholarship fund. info http://www2.seattleu.edu/artsci/mnpl/events.aspx or Danielle Potter potterd@seattleu.edu or 206-296-6143 *FRI MARCH 19, 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: "Jang Aur Mar" (War & Peace) (Anand Patwardhan, 2002). Discussion Follows. Free and open to the public! .. but Donations are kindly accepted. info http://www.meaningfulmovies.org FRI MARCH 19, and subsequent 3rd Fridays, 7 pm, at Broadview Community United Church of Christ, 325 N. 125th St, Seattle; Broadview Community Church hosts FREE COMMUNITY MOVIES, followed by a discussion. This month "Praying with Lior". An engrossing, wrenching and tender documentary film, Praying With Lior introduces Lior Liebling. Lior has Down syndrome, and has spent his entire life praying with utter abandon. Is he a "spiritual genius" as many around him say? Or simply the vessel that contains everyone's unfulfilled wishes and expectations? Lior - whose name means "my light" - lost his mother at age six, and her words and spirit hover over the film. While everyone agrees Lior is closer to God, he's also a burden, a best friend, an inspiration, and an embarrassment, depending on which family member is speaking. As Lior approaches Bar Mitzvah, the Jewish coming-of-age ceremony different characters provides a window into life spent "praying with Lior." The movie poses difficult questions such as WHAT IS "DISABILITY" and who really talks to God? Told with intimacy and humor, Praying With Lior is a family story, a triumph story, a grief story, a divinely-inspired story.info http://www.BroadviewUCC.org SAT & SUN MARCH 20 & 21, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., in 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. Registration http://mar10intensive.eventbrite.com/, info http://www.compassionatelistening.org/calendar or 360-626- 4411 SAT MARCH 20, 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 MARCH 20, and subsequent 3rd Saturdays, 5 - 8 pm, in Seattle's International District; CHINATOWN-INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT ART WALK. Visit indoor and outdoor venues featuring work by local artists, performances, music, cheap eats, movies in the park, and more. Participating Venues include Wing Luke Asian Museum: Free Third Saturday with Extended hours 10am - 8pm plus Family Day at the Wing from 1 - 3 pm; Theatre Off Jackson; Canoe Social Club; Danny Woo Garden; KOBO Gallery at Higo; Momo; Deng's Studio and Art Gallery; New Gallery Century Tea; Former Uwajimaya building; Panama Tea House; Sun May; West Kong Yick building in Canton Alley; Hing Hay Park; 666, 668, 672, and 676 Jackson St.; New Central Bldg, 608 Maynard Ave S.; Chinatown International District Business Improvement Area Office, with many Restaurants featuring Art Walk Specials for $5 and under! Map at http://wingluke.org/chinatownidartwalk.pdf MARCH 21 - 26, at the University of Washington, Seattle; Applications are now being sought for the 2010 NONPROFIT EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE, a six-day program designed to enhance the strategic and visionary thinking of nonprofit leaders. Offered by the UW Evans School's Cascade Executive Programs and Nancy Bell Evans Center on Nonprofits & Philanthropy, the Institute addresses a distinct need for advanced education, reflection, and renewal among nonprofit executives in our region. Application Deadline Dec 11, 2009. Limited scholarships may be available. info julita@u.washington.edu MARCH 21, United Nations International Day for the ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION *SUN MARCH 21, noon, start at Westlake Park, 4th Ave and Pine St, downtown Seattle; Rally commorating the start of 7TH YEAR OF IRAQ OCCUPATION followed by a march through Pike Place Market. This march is initiated by ANSWER and is sponsored by Vets for Peace 92, World Can't Wait, Code Pink-Seattle. SUN MARCH 21, 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 MARCH 21, 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 or http://www.healthcareforallwa.org/calendar/ [confirmed 8/25/09] SUN MARCH 21, 5 pm potluck, 6 pm announcements, 6:30 - 8 pm program, at Woodland Park Presbyterian Church, 225 N 70th, Seattle; Seattle Chapter FELLOWSHIP OF RECONCILIATION program topic TBA. Free, collection will be taken. all welcome. info 206-789-5565 MARCH 22, United Nations WORLD WATER DAY *MON MARCH 22, and subsequent 4th Mondays, 6:30 - 9 pm, check the website to confirm, 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 8/15/09] *TUES MARCH 23, 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] THURS MARCH 25, 6 pm, at 964 Denny Way above Ducky's office furniture and across from Whole Foods, Seattle; Basic Street-wise SELF DEFENSE SEMINAR, LGBT Emphasis. sign up online http://www.sherrymcgregor.com - click 3 to 4 hour seminar price. info 206-653-6020 or http://www.sherrymcgregor.com *FRI MARCH 26, 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 **MARCH 27 - APRIL 3, in Cuba; TEACHERS INTRODUCTION TO CUBA TOUR. Cuba Education Tours warmly invites you to come to Cuba on one of official education and culture programs. These are people-to-people tours for cross border solidarity, friendship and understanding. info on licensed travel to the island for Americans http://LegalCubaTravel.com, All Cuba Education Tours qualify for legal travel. info http://CubaFriends.com or http://FriendshipTours.ca or 1-877-687-3817 or marcel@cubaeducationtours.ca *SAT MARCH 27, 6:30 - 9 pm, at Hidmo Eritrean Restaurant, 2000 S Jackson St., Seattle; Community Alliance for Global Justice presents From the Grassroots, Reports from Kenya on FOOD SOVEREIGNTY, AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND THE GATES FOUNDATION. Come to hear from Kenyan Farmer & Community Organizer Joshua Machinga,Director of Common Ground in Kenya, and Travis and Heather English Day of CAGJ, who will report back on their travels to Kenya and Uganda where they are learning about the new "green revolution" in Africa, and the alternatives, including a visit to Joshua's program. Common Ground Program works in many areas, with a special focus on increased food security, crop diversification and the protection of natural resources. Their sustainable agriculture projects provide families and communities with vital technical and material resources for improving nutrition and increasing income generation. The projects also enable rural farming communities to adapt and survive in the face of challenges to their livelihoods, including globalization, commercialization of food production and climate change. Event is free. Eritrean food available for purchase, full bar available. All ages welcome to attend! Sponsored by Community Alliance for Global Justice. info agrawatch@seattleglobaljustice.org or 206-405-4600 SUN MARCH 28, 1:30 - 3:30 pm, at "Freedom Bridge," Berkeley Ave. I-5 exit 122, near Coffee Strong GI Coffeehouse, Lakewood; RALLY FOR MILITARY RESISTER Travis Bishop, imprisoned at Fourt Lewis for REFUSING TO FIGHT an immoral war. Please join us for the rally. Hot beverages and snacks available before and after the rally at Coffee Strong. Event hosted by Coffee Strong and Veterans For Peace; all are invited to show a strong presence in support of the "Prisoner of Conscience" being held at the Ft Lewis brig. info Coffee Strong 253-581-1565 or Veterans for Peace, Chapter 92 President, Gerry Condon, 206-499- 1220, info about Travis Bishop http://www.GIVoice.org *TUES MARCH 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. 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] 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 **THURS APRIL 1, 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] **FRI APRIL 2, and subsequent 1st Fridays, 3 - 4 pm, at Bayview Park and Ride, intersection of HWY 525 and Bayview Road, Whidbey Island; SOUTH WHIDBEY WOMEN IN BLACK PEACE VIGIL, info tenaly@whidbey.com [confirmed 1/15/10] **FRI APRIL 2, 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 APRIL 2, and subsequent 1st Fridays, 7 pm, at Revolution Books, 89 S Washington St., west off 1st ave in Pioneer Square, Seattle; Reverberate Open Mic. Bring your poetry, hip hop, music? Reverberate to liberate! Be a part of conceptualizing this new monthly event, making it an open mic like no other. Contribute to a culture of RADICAL AND REVOLUTIONARY FERMENT, critical thinking, and resistance! Host: Stacy Barnes. info 206-325-7415, or rbsea@yahoo.com or http://www.revolutionbookssea.org/ [added 10/25/09] **FRI APRIL 2, 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 & SUN APRIL 3 & 4, on Bainbridge Island; 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 Therese Charvet. info http://www.compassionatelistening.org/calendar or 360-626- 4411 **SAT APRIL 3, 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 APRIL 3, 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 2/3/10] **SAT APRIL 3, 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] APRIL 4 TO 17, in Iran; United Nations Association of Greater Seattle second TOUR/ DELEGATION TO IRAN. Tour guide Abdi Sami collaborated on the successful PBS special "Rick Steves' Iran" and led a United Nations Association delegation to Iran in spring 2009, before being inspired to create Solh Tours. $3,250 plus international airfare. Deposit to reserve a space is $500 and is fully refundable if the tour is cancelled for any reason. Apply by Feb 7. Despite the political turmoil following the election in June, most American and European tour companies are offering travel to Iran this fall, and the Iranian government is currently issuing visas for American and European tourists. info http://www.solhtours.com/ or abdi@solhtours.com or info@unaseattle.org or 206-568-1959 APRIL 4, United Nations International Day for MINE AWARENESS and Assistance in Mine Action **SUN APRIL 4, and subsequent 1st Sundays, 1:30 pm, at Westlake Park, 4th Ave. and Pine St., downtown Seattle; Silent Vigil to STOP HUMAN TRAFFICKING led by Intercommunity Peace & Justice Center. info Louise 206- 306-1312 **SUN APRIL 4, 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 APRIL 4, 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] *MON APRIL 5, and subsequent 1st Mondays, 4 - 6:30 pm, at NAC, 1618 S. Lane St. Suite 201, Seattle; 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 ext 10 or http://www.nacseattle.org or info@NACSeattle.org [web confirmed 12/12/09] *TUES APRIL 6, 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 APRIL 6, 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 APRIL 6, 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] APRIL 7 - 10, in Seattle; CHICANA/O ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE STRUGGLES for a Post-Neoliberal Age. Registration for the 2010 conference will be available Sept. 15, use the Early Bird and Pre-Registration options for substantial savings. info Devon Pena, dpena@naccs.org or http://www.naccs.org APRIL 7 - 10, at La Crosse Convention Center, La Crosse, Wisconsin; WHITE PRIVILEGE CONFERENCE "Health Inequities: Strategies. Action. Liberation", Keynote Addresses by: Vernellia Randall, Joy DeGruy (formerly Leary), Spero Manson, Ariel Luckey. Includes High School Youth Leadership Conference; Day-long, Pre-Conference, Institutes; Challenging Christian Hegemony (Paul Kivel); White on White: Communicating about Race and White Privilege Using Critical Humility; Teacher Institute on Privilege, Power and Difference (Bob Amico, Gaston Dembele, Jerri Drummond); What?s in it for us?: An Institute for People of Color (Pamela Smith Chambers, Robin Parker, Jorge Zeballos); Youth Institute (Jesse Villalobos and Lauren Kucera); Film Series; More than 100 concurrent workshops; Caucuses for: People of Color, White Anti-Racist Activists, self-identified Jewish people, Youth, LGBTQ & Ally folks; Support groups to express and heal emotions; Meet the Speakers & Book Signing Reception; Shabbat 'Ce-Liberation' Dinner; Academic & Continuing Education credits available. Hosted by 7 Rivers Region Diversity Collaborative Initiative, Inc. info Dr. Eddie Moore, Jr. eddie.moorejr@bush.edu or 206-326-7731 or Daryl Miller dmiller4@uccs.edu or 719-255-4764 or http://www.uccs.edu/~wpc/ or http://www.uccs.edu/wpc **WEDS APRIL 7, 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 APRIL 7, 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 APRIL 7, and subsequent 1st Wednesdays but suggest confirming, 6:30 - 8 pm, at the University District branch of the Seattle Public Library, 5009 Roosevelt Ave NE, Seattle; meeting of the Seattle Burma Roundtable, working on education and promoting human right in Burma. info burma@u.washington.edu [added 12/6/09] **WEDS APRIL 7, 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] APRIL 8 - 11, at University of Scranton, Pennsylvania; Society for the Study of MULTI-ETHNIC LITERATURE of the United States (MELUS) 24th Annual Conference. Founded in 1973, MELUS endeavors to expand the definition of American literature through the study and teaching of Latino American, Native American, African American, Asian and Pacific American, and ethnically specific Euro-American literary works, their authors, and their cultural contexts. info http://webspace.ship.edu/kmlong/melus/ FRI - MON APRIL 9 - 12, at Portland State University, Portland OR; The Northwest FILIPINO AMERICAN STUDENT ALLIANCE (NWFASA) 16th Annual Conference "Isulong: Building, Creating, Forging Ahead." This is an opportunity for various Filipino American student organizations from Oregon and Washington to learn and celebrate Filipino culture. 3 keynote speakers: Kiwi, an active member of the San Francisco Committee for Human Rights in the Philippines and Deputy Secretary General of Bayan-USA, who has organized various workshops raising awareness through music on Filipino identity and community involvement towards social change; Geo Quibuyen, an accomplished hip-hop vocalist of Blue Scholars and a cultural worker for Bayan- USA, who has co-founded the People Power Tour with fellow musician and keynote speaker Kiwi raising awareness about human rights violations in the Philippines; and Anne Beryl Corotan, the National Chairperson of SANDIWA and youth representative at the executive body of the National Alliance for Filipino Concerns (NAFCON) who has dedicated her life towards advocacy for the youth, migrants and the Filipino community both in the local and international sphere. Conference fees $35 through Feb 21, $45 through March 12, which include information packets, workshop fees, all meals, a souvenir T-shirt, and an all access pass to a midnight river cruise aboard the Portland Spirit. There is an additional $35 for those needing hotel accommodations for the weekend. registration and info http://www.nwfasa2010.org, info http://nwfasaconference2010.groups.pdx.edu/ or Irynne Padua irynne_padua@hotmail.com FRI - SUN APRIL 9 - 11, multiple times and locations in Georgetown, West Seattle, the Central Area and Fremont- Ballard, Seattle; Honk Fest West returns to Seattle. 3rd Annual Festival, this year partnering with community organizations to help build spirit, recruit members, entertain clientele, etc.. 20 visiting ACTIVIST STREET BANDS from all over the US and Canada raising spirits and fighting the good fight. info http://honkfestwest.com or bill@harmonicdissidents.org APRIL 9 - 11, at the Ethnic Cultural Theater, NE 40th St & Brooklyn NE, Seattle; Aaina, which in Urdu means mirror, focuses on and celebrates the ARTISTIC AND ACTIVIST WORK OF SOUTH ASIAN WOMEN through performance art, visual art, film, and speakers aimed at highlighting issues critical to the empowerment of South Asian women. This festival is co- presented by Chaya and Tasveer. info nitika@chayaseattle.org **APRIL 9 - 10, at Burlingame CA; National Association for ASIAN AND PACIFIC AMERICAN EDUCATION (NAAPAE) Conference in conjunction with the California Teachers Association PAAC (Pacific Asian American Caucus). info http://www.naapae.net/ APRIL 9 - 10, at Caribe Hilton, San Juan, Puerto Rico; League of UNITED LATIN AMERICAN CITIZENS (LULAC) National Women's Conference "Latina Contribution ... To a Stronger Nation." The mission of the League of United Latin American Citizens is to advance the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, housing, health and civil rights of the Hispanic population of the United States. info Regla Gonzalez reglag@aol.com or Carolina Munoz, cmunoz@lulac.org or 915-577-0726 or http://www.lulac.net/events/women2010.html *SAT APRIL 10, at University Lutheran Church in Seattle; Greater Seattle VETERANS FOR PEACE presents David Rovics, a great radical folksinger along with George Mann, who has produced a new CD, "Until They Come Home," about veterans returning from war. http://www.untilyoucomehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/poster-orderForm.pdf, This is a benefit concert for VFP 92. info Gerry Condon projectsafehaven@hotmail.com or 206-499-1220 **SUN APRIL 11, 1 - 3:30 pm, at Stroum Jewish Community Center, Mercer Island; Yom Hashoah: HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY Community Program. Following a period of reflection at the Holocaust memorial, the program will begin in the SJCC auditorium with a memorial service and music from the Temple Beth Am adult choir. Featured in the afternoon will be a panel of the children of Holocaust survivors sharing their stories and experiences. Breakout sessions and exhibit rooms will be open after the panel and will include a butterfly art project for children, a student art exhibit, and a production of the play "Voices of Hope" presented by the SJCC Center Stage. Free and open to the public. info info@wsherc.org or 206-774-2201 **MON APRIL 12, and subsequent 2nd Mondays, 6 - 8 pm, at Lutheran Community Services NW, 433 Minor Ave N, Seattle, one block east of Fairview Ave N and Republican St; The U.S. is the only country in the world that resettles refugee youth without an adult caregiver and only 18 cities in the nation - including Seattle - offer a child welfare program designed to aid these youth. If you live in King or Snohomish county and are interested in learning about this rare opportunity to provide long-term, short-term or respite foster care to a refugee youth who has fled civil war or persecution, please contact Erika Berg at eberg@lcsnw.org or 206-694-5780 to sign up for REFUGEE & IMMIGRANT FOSTER CARE INFO NIGHT. A monthly stipend covers all of the expenses of the refugee youth, and they receive full medical and dental coverage. info http://www.refugeechildren.net [confirmed 11/24/09] **MON APRIL 12, and subsequent 2nd Mondays, please confrim at website, 7 - 8:30 pm, at Woodland Park Presbyterian Church, 225 N 70th, enter bldg on Palatine Ave, one block west of Greenwood, Seattle; Meeting of SOUND NONVIOLENT OPPONENTS OF WAR. Doors will open at 6:45 so we can share informal conversation and snack. Meeting will start promptly at 7. SNOW's monthly meetings provide opportunity for various groups in the coalition to come together and plan. With the Afghanistan troop increase likely to happen in the spring; along with the start of the 7th year of the Iraq occupation, we need to develop strong strategies to be a voice for peace. If you have any other agenda items or announcements to suggest, please send them to yarrows@riseup.net or karenbjones42@gmail.com, info SNOW http://www.snowcoalition.org [usual time confrimed 1/9/10] **APRIL 14 - 17, in Spokane; 10th Annual SIETAR-USA, Society for INTERCULTURAL EDUCATION TRAINING AND RESEARCH Conference "Living and Working in an Intercultural World"; Feb 19 is the Early Bird registration deadline, http://www.sietarusaconference.com/ 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 THURS APRIL 15, 6 pm, at PUB Building, Room 9201, Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Avenue North, Shoreline; Amnesty International Screening Series at Shoreline Community College, jointly organized by the SCC Amnesty student chapter and Amnesty International Group 4 of Seattle. The series is intended to raise awareness and mobilize action in support of AMNESTY'S HUMAN RIGHTS WORK. Free. Please RSVP. info and RSVP amestay@gmail.com or sofia.nazalya@gmail.com, info http://www.amnestyusa.org/ctwj APRIL 17 - 20, in Seattle; American Association of COMMUNITY COLLEGES (AACC) 90th Annual Convention with theme "MEETING THE CHALLENGE." The AACC annual meeting is among the largest and most dynamic gatherings of educational leaders, attracting over 2,000 community college staff, faculty, presidents and senior administrators, as well as international educators, representatives of business/industry and federal agencies. info Delinda Frazier dfrazier@aacc.nche.edu or http://www.aacc.nche.edu/newsevents/Events/convention2/Page s/default.aspx APRIL 17 & 18, at Yale, New Haven, CT; Global Health & Innovation Summit, The World's Leading Idea Incubator For GLOBAL HEALTH INNOVATION. A Conference Presented Annually by Unite For Sight. Keynote Speakers "Using The Power of Stories and Tribes to Spread Your Messages and Change The World," Seth Godin, MBA, Agent of Change, New York Times Bestselling Author of Tribes: We Need You To Lead Us, Founder, Squidoo.com ; Jacqueline Novogratz, MBA, Founder and CEO, Acumen Fund; Jeffrey Sachs, PhD, Director of Earth Institute at Columbia University, Quetelet Professor of Sustainable Development, Professor of Health Policy and Management, Columbia University, Special Advisor to Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon; Sonia Ehrlich Sachs, MD, MPH, Health Coordinator, Millennium Village Project, and more. Early Bird Registration Now Open http://www.uniteforsight.org/conference SAT APRIL 17, In recognition of the 100th anniversary of the western discovery of Sickle Cell Anemia, the Langston Hughes African American Film Festival will partner with the Northwest Sickle Cell Collaborative and other King County partners to raise awareness of the disease that occurs in about 1 in every 500 African-American births and 1 in every 1000 to 1400 Hispanic-American births. About 2 million Americans, or 1 in 12 African Americans, carry the sickle cell trait. "Nurse Fighter Boy" is a film about a mother struggling with SICKLE CELL ANEMIA AND ITS DEVASTATING EFFECT on her family and her own life. The film is directed by a young Canadian filmmaker, Charles Officer. Officer's sister was stricken by Sickle Cell and told that she would not live past thirty. The LHAAFF and the NSCC are collaborating to promote awareness and participation in this Sickle Cell Centennial year by dedicating the Opening Night of the 2010 African American Film Festival to supporting families stricken by this genetic disorder. APRIL 18 - 20, at The Madison Hotel, Washington, D.C.; Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) 15th Annual National Capitol Forum on HISPANIC HIGHER EDUCATION SUN APRIL 18, 5 pm potluck, 6 pm announcements, 6:30 - 8 pm program, at Woodland Park Presbyterian Church, 225 N 70th, Seattle; Seattle Chapter FELLOWSHIP OF RECONCILIATION program topic TBA. Free, collection will be taken. all welcome. info 206-789-5565 MON APRIL 19, 4 - 5 pm, at William H. Gates Hall, Room 133, University of Washington School of Law, Seattle; The University of Washington School of Law presents a William H. Gates Public Service Law Program with Dr. Kathleen Cavanaugh on "MILITANT DEMOCRACY" Dr. Kathleen Cavanaugh is currently a Lecturer of International Law in the Faculty of Law, IRISH CENTRE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, National University of Ireland, Galway. She holds a LL.M from the Queen's University of Belfast, Northern Ireland, and PhD in Comparative Politics from the London School of Economics & Political Science. Her fields of study include nationalism, ethnic conflict, political violence, states of exception and the laws of belligerent occupation (IHL). Her current projects include a manuscript with Oxford University Press entitled Minority Rights in the Middle East as well as an additional monograph entitled Militant Democracy. She is currently Chair of the Executive Committee of Amnesty International (Ireland) and a former member of the International Policy Committee of Amnesty International. Co-sponsored by: UW Law School, the UW Law, Societies & Justice Program. info http://www.law.washington.edu/GatesScholar/ or 206-897-1836 or mestorms@uw.edu or MON APRIL 19, 6 pm, at 964 Denny Way above Ducky's office furniture and across from Whole Foods, Seattle; Basic Street-wise SELF DEFENSE SEMINAR, sign up online http://www.sherrymcgregor.com - click 3 to 4 hour seminar price. info 206-653-6020 or http://www.sherrymcgregor.com TUES APRIL 20, and most 3rd Tuesdays, 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 Stefanie@safeschoolscoalition.org, info http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/meet_who_when_where.htm l APRIL 21, Yom Hashoah, HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY APRIL 22, EARTH DAY FRI APRIL 23, at North Seattle Community College, College Center Bldg. Club Room, Seattle; Washington State Association of MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION WSAME workshop CULTURAL COMPETENCE IN THE CLASSROOM. info http://www.wsame.org or WSAME@mindspring.com or 206-522- 5438 FRI APRIL 23, 9 am to 4 pm, at Seattle University, Casey Building, 5th Floor Commons; The Seattle University Executive Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Master of Public Administration programs presents a SERVICE IN ACTION SEMINAR. Working Within a SOCIAL JUSTICE FRAMEWORK with Presenter from Seattle University Office of Multicultural Affairs. This series provides nonprofit and public service professionals with continuing education opportunities and access to current trends. Leading voices and experts from a variety of disciplines will present the latest ideas and practices. General Public $125. Three or more $100. SU Student/ Alumni/ Employee $100. Price includes lunch. All proceeds benefit the MPA/MNPL scholarship fund. info http://www2.seattleu.edu/artsci/mnpl/events.aspx or Danielle Potter potterd@seattleu.edu or 206-296-6143 **FRI APRIL 24 - 25, (tentative dates) in Seattle; NORTHWEST LGBTQI CONFERENCE, more info coming. Interested in getting involved in the struggle for full Federal equality for all? Interested in meeting lgbtq folks and supporters from the regional to share experiences, strategies, and victories? A Northwest Regional conference to continue to build a grassroots movement for LGBTQI rights. info nwlgbtqconference@gmail.com APRIL 25 - MAY 2, in Cuba; MAY DAY CELEBRATION CUBA TOUR. Cuba Education Tours warmly invites you to come to Cuba on one of official education and culture programs. These are people-to-people tours for cross border solidarity, friendship and understanding. info on licensed travel to the island for Americans http://LegalCubaTravel.com, All Cuba Education Tours qualify for legal travel. info http://CubaFriends.com or http://FriendshipTours.ca or 1-877-687-3817 or marcel@cubaeducationtours.ca SUN APRIL 25, 1:30 - 3:30 pm, at "Freedom Bridge," Berkeley Ave. I-5 exit 122, near Coffee Strong GI Coffeehouse, Lakewood; RALLY FOR MILITARY RESISTER Travis Bishop, imprisoned at Fourt Lewis for REFUSING TO FIGHT an immoral war. Please join us for the rally. Hot beverages and snacks available before and after the rally at Coffee Strong. Event hosted by Coffee Strong and Veterans For Peace; all are invited to show a strong presence in support of the "Prisoner of Conscience" being held at the Ft Lewis brig. info Coffee Strong 253-581-1565 or Veterans for Peace, Chapter 92 President, Gerry Condon, 206-499- 1220, info about Travis Bishop http://www.GIVoice.org *TUES APRIL 27, Breakfast! 2010 JEFFERSON AWARDS. The Jefferson Awards are a prestigious national recognition system honoring ordinary people who do extraordinary things for others. The Jefferson Awards are presented on two levels: national and local. They began in 1972 to create a Nobel Prize for public service. Today, their primary purpose is to serve as a "Call to Action for Volunteers" in local communities. Nominate your hero by Feb 15 at http://www.seattlecityclub.org, info on the Jefferson Awards program http://www.JeffersonAwards.org THURS APRIL 29, 16th annual Washington State NONPROFIT CONFERENCE sponsored annually by Executive Alliance, Seattle University's Center for Nonprofit and Social Enterprise Management and the Nancy Bell Evans Center on Nonprofits & Philanthropy Evans School of Public Affairs University of Washington. Theme is Knowledge-Innovation with a focus on Emerging Practices for nonprofit leaders. Session Categories are Public Policy, Executive Leadership, Board & Volunteers, Fundraising & Development, Marketing & Communications, HR & Administration, Financial Management, Technology, and others. info Yalonda Gill Masundire 206- 328-3638 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. **SAT MAY 1, in Seattle; WA-IRAC, the Washington Immigrant Rights Action Coalition plans a major DEMONSTRATION FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS AND JUSTICE. more info later MAY 2 - 16, Solh Tours offers a TRIP TO IRAN including Tehran, Yazd, Esfahan, Shiraz, Persepolis and Caspian Sea cities of Ramsar, Rasht & Masouleh. Tour guide Abdi Sami collaborated on the successful PBS special "Rick Steves' Iran" and led a United Nations Association delegation to Iran in spring 2009, before being inspired to create Solh Tours. He says, "Despite the political turmoil following the election in June, many American and European tour companies are offering travel to Iran, and the Iranian government is currently issuing visas for American and European tourists. If you feel moved to visit Iran, I would be very pleased to be your guide." Price $3,450 plus international airfare. info http://www.solhtours.com **SUN MAY 2, 11 am - 3 pm, at Seattle University's Pigott Auditorium; Exiled Voices for Justice is a new series of free critically acclaimed Documentary Film Screenings and Q&A Panel Discussions designed to increase awareness of the PLIGHT OF REFUGEES AND ASYLEES, to connect and empower (potential) advocates of social justice, and to galvanize meaningful change. This screening/discussion in the series, will focus on CONGO. Admission is free. Co-hosted by the Refugee and Immigrant Children's Program http://www.refugeechildren.net, Lutheran Community Services NW and the Center for Global Justice, Seattle University School of Law. info http://www.exiledvoicesforjustice.org MON MAY 3, 4 - 5 pm, at William H. Gates Hall, Room 133, University of Washington School of Law, Seattle; The University of Washington School of Law presents a William H. Gates Public Service Law Program with Linda Greenhouse, the Knight Distinguished Journalist-in-Residence and Joseph Goldstein Lecturer in Law at Yale Law School. She assumed those positions in January 2009, after 30 years COVERING THE SUPREME COURT of the United States for the New York Times. Ms. Greenhouse received numerous journalism awards during her 40-year career at the Times, including a Pulitzer Prize in 1998 for her coverage of the Supreme Court. Ms. Greenhouse is one of two non-lawyer honorary members of the American Law Institute, which in 2002 awarded her its Henry J. Friendly Medal. She is a member of the American Philosophical Society, which in 2005 awarded her its Henry Allen Moe Prize for writing in the humanities and jurisprudence. She also serves on the advisory council of the Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America, at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study (Harvard). info 206-897-1836 or mestorms@uw.edu or http://www.law.washington.edu/GatesScholar/ MAY 6 - 8, at Erb Memorial Union (EMU), University of Oregon, Eugene OR; The TEACHING RACE AND GENDER BEYOND DIVERSITY conference will draw scholars from across the country with a shared interest in novel approaches to teaching and learning about race and gender in the university classroom. The two-day conference will include a series of collaborative workshops rooted in teaching race and gender from an intersectional and interdisciplinary framework. The workshops will provide a setting from instructors at all levels and backgrounds to share innovative syllabi, frameworks and exercises covering a range of topics. Sponsored by the UO Department of Ethnic Studies and Department of Women and Gender Studies with the support of the College of Arts and Sciences, the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity, the Graduate School, and the Center for the Study of Women in Society. Registration for the conference is free and will be available through a conference website to be launched in January. info Professor Daniel HoSang, dhosang@uoregon.edu MAY 7 - 8, in Yakima WA; WABE Washington Association for BILINGUAL EDUCATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE. Keynotes by Dr. Jim Cummins, Dr. Kathy Escamilla and others. This year's conference focuses on powerful, proactive practices for educators and administrators. Topics areas include Instruction That Works; Literacy Approaches; Content Areas: Math, Social Studies, Science; GLAD Implementation P-12; Sheltered Instruction P-12; Assessment and Evaluation P-12; Culturally Responsive Instruction and Resources P-12; Dual Language; Language Acquisition; Policy and Program Development, or Bilingual/ELL Special Education; or Engaging Learners. Registration http://www.wabewa.org, info Marsha Riddle Buly, Ph.D. marsha.riddlebuly@wwu.edu or 360-650-7348 MAY 11 - 23, in Nepal; FAIR TEA HARVEST. Join Global Exchange and experience an example of development done right! Learn about the Nepalese culture of tea and explore the political, economic and colonial context as we meet with domestic fair trade farmers and work alongside tea cooperatives. Our delegation will spotlight grassroots projects that support independent and sustainable farming communities, and participants will witness the transformation of Nepal's rural landscape and its economic promise. While "development" falters in much of Nepal, many Nepalese families are facing the future with renewed hope. $2650. info http://www.globalexchange.org/tours/1041.html or alessandro@globalexchange.org MAY 12 - 15, in Portland, Oregon; COMMUNITY-CAMPUS PARTNERSHIPS FOR HEALTH Conference "Creating the Future We Want to Be: Transformation through Partnerships" This promises to be CCPH's best yet as hundreds of community and campus partners convene for 4 days of skill-building, networking and agenda-setting! Whether you are new to community-based participatory research, service-learning or community-campus partnerships and looking for basics to get started, or you've been involved for years and seeking more advanced knowledge and connections, this is one conference you will not want to miss! Opening keynote speaker, a community health leader who truly embodies the theme of the conference. Elder Atum Azzahir is Executive Director of the Powderhorn Phillips Cultural Wellness Center in Minneapolis, which works to "unleash the power of citizens to heal themselves and build community." info http://www.ccph.info FRI MAY 14, at North Seattle Community College, College Center Bldg. Club Room, Seattle; Washington State Association of MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION WSAME workshop The Role of Whites in a Multicultural Society. info http://www.wsame.org or WSAME@mindspring.com or 206-522- 5438 SUN MAY 16, 5 pm potluck, 6 pm announcements, 6:30 - 8 pm program, at Woodland Park Presbyterian Church, 225 N 70th, Seattle; Seattle Chapter FELLOWSHIP OF RECONCILIATION program topic TBA. Free, collection will be taken. all welcome. info 206-789-5565 THURS MAY 20, 6 pm, at PUB Building, Room 9201, Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Avenue North, Shoreline; Amnesty International Screening Series at Shoreline Community College, jointly organized by the SCC Amnesty student chapter and Amnesty International Group 4 of Seattle. The series is intended to raise awareness and mobilize action in support of AMNESTY'S HUMAN RIGHTS WORK. Free. Please RSVP. info and RSVP amestay@gmail.com or sofia.nazalya@gmail.com, info http://www.amnestyusa.org/ctwj FRI MAY 21, 9 am to 4 pm, at Seattle University, Student Center, Room 160; The Seattle University Executive Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Master of Public Administration programs presents a SERVICE IN ACTION SEMINAR. Storytelling for Effective Advocacy with Presenter: Michael Shadow. This series provides nonprofit and public service professionals with continuing education opportunities and access to current trends. Leading voices and experts from a variety of disciplines will present the latest ideas and practices. General Public $125. Three or more $100. SU Student/ Alumni/ Employee $100. Price includes lunch. All proceeds benefit the MPA/MNPL scholarship fund. info http://www2.seattleu.edu/artsci/mnpl/events.aspx or Danielle Potter potterd@seattleu.edu or 206-296-6143 MAY 23 - JUNE 3, in Israel and Palestine; COMPASSIONATE LISTENING Delegation. Over 600 US citizens, many of them community leaders, have participated in our 26 MIDDLE EAST TRAINING DELEGATIONS since 1990. Facilitated by Leah Green and Yael Petretti. info http://www.compassionatelistening.org/calendar or 360-626- 4411 SUN MAY 23, 1:30 - 3:30 pm, at "Freedom Bridge," Berkeley Ave. I-5 exit 122, near Coffee Strong GI Coffeehouse, Lakewood; RALLY FOR MILITARY RESISTER Travis Bishop, imprisoned at Fourt Lewis for REFUSING TO FIGHT an immoral war. Please join us for the rally. Hot beverages and snacks available before and after the rally at Coffee Strong. Event hosted by Coffee Strong and Veterans For Peace; all are invited to show a strong presence in support of the "Prisoner of Conscience" being held at the Ft Lewis brig. info Coffee Strong 253-581-1565 or Veterans for Peace, Chapter 92 President, Gerry Condon, 206-499- 1220, info about Travis Bishop http://www.GIVoice.org MAY 26 - JUNE 6, in Dominican Republic; FAIR COCOA HARVEST. Global Exchange's Fair Cocoa Harvest program in the Dominican Republic encourages chocolate lovers from around the world to work with our local partners, CONACADO cooperative and El Fuego del Sol, as we explore the benefits of Fair Trade cocoa and sustainable harvest, renewable technology, and socially responsible tourism. Participants will have a powerful experience as they cultivate cocoa in the Dominican countryside, learn about cocoa production and delivery, share traditional meals cooked in eco-tech solar ovens, and visit the historic colonial city of Santo Domingo. Participants will live on site at El Fuego del Sol and experience working class life first-hand. Our delegation will also examine fair labor practices, the issues of Haitians in the Dominican Republic, human trafficking, micro-lending, and sustainable harvest techniques. $1400-$1600 (depending on enrollment), info http://www.globalexchange.org THURS MAY 27, 6 pm, at 964 Denny Way above Ducky's office furniture and across from Whole Foods, Seattle; Basic Street-wise SELF DEFENSE SEMINAR, women only. sign up online http://www.sherrymcgregor.com - click 3 to 4 hour seminar price. info 206-653-6020 or http://www.sherrymcgregor.com 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 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 JUNE 1 - 5, at Gaylord National Hotel, National Harbor, MD; 23rd Annual National Conference on RACE & ETHNICITY (NCORE) in American HIGHER EDUCATION. Keynote Addresses by William E. Kirwan, Mari J. Matsuda, Kevin Gover, Arnold L. Mitchem, Kip Fulbeck, Tim Wise, Juliet Garc?a, Sherman Alexie, and Michael Eric Dyson; 25 Multiple-Session Pre- Conference Institutes; More than 40 Special Feature Presentations and Major Workshops; More than 150 Concurrent Worshop Sessions; National Networking Groups/ Organizations. info http://www.ncore.ou.edu/2010/index.html JUNE 4 - 6, AMERICAN-ARAB ANTI-DISCRIMINATION COMMITTEE 30 Year Convention. info http://www.adc.org or 202-244- 2990 |or organizing@adc.org *SAT & SUN JUNE 12 & 13, 9 am - 8 pm, at Center House, Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center Pavillion, Seattle; Festival Sundiata: AFRICAN-AMERICAN CELEBRATION. Traditional drumming and dance set a rhythmic tone for a weekend filled with continuous live entertainment. Festival Sundiata celebrates African-American heritage with dance, gospel, jazz, neo-soul, hip-hop and an African marketplace. The festival is named for the legendary 13th century West African Mansa "king of kings" of the Mali Empire, King Sundiata, who rescued his people's storyteller and keeper of oral history. Festival Sundiata presents a collective and compelling picture of the African and African-American journey. Presented by the Sundiata African-American Cultural Association. info http://www.festivalsundiata.org 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. SUN JUNE 13, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., in 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. Basic Intensive. Registration http://jun13basics.eventbrite.com/, info http://www.compassionatelistening.org/calendar or 360-626- 4411 SUN JUNE 13, 5 pm potluck, 6 pm announcements, 6:30 - 8 pm program, at Woodland Park Presbyterian Church, 225 N 70th, Seattle; Seattle Chapter FELLOWSHIP OF RECONCILIATION program topic TBA. Free, collection will be taken. all welcome. info 206-789-5565 JUNE 14 - JULY 2, in Winnipeg, MB; The second annual Canadian SCHOOL OF PEACEBUILDING (CSOP), a program of Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) has three 5-day sessions, each with two or three courses running concurrently. It will be offered for academic credit or for professional training for practitioners. The Canadian School of Peacebuilding has been created to serve practitioners, professionals, activists, students, non- governmental organizations and faith-based groups engaged in peacebuilding. Its goal is to serve peacebuilders around the world by bringing them together in a collaborative learning community, nurturing and equipping them for various forms of peace practice and exposing them to some of the most significant, emerging ideas and teachers in the field. info http://www.cmu.ca/csop or csop@cmu.ca 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 MON - SAT JUNE 21 - 26, in Port Townsend, WA; The Mandala Center For Change THEATRE OF THE OPPRESSED FACILITATOR'S TRAINING: Waging Peace - Designing Justice. Our 12th annual version of this 6-day training will focus on community building games, Image Theatre, Forum Theatre, some Rainbow of Desire techniques, and will culminate in an interactive public Forum Theatre performance / community dialogue, developed by the participants, around social justice issues. For beginner as well as more experienced practitioners seeking to deepen their work. Facilitated by Marc Weinblatt. $450; $400 if registered by 4/3/2010. ($$ arrangements available based on need; no one turned away.) Pay in full via Paypal (with credit card) on our website or send minimum $100 non-refundable deposit to Mandala Center, 510 35th St., Port Townsend, WA 98368. info@mandalaforchange.com or 360-344-3435 or http://www.mandalaforchange.com 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 23 - 26, at Denver Marriott Tech Center, Denver, CO; Soar to New Heights, Renew Your Mind, Inspire Your Heart. You are invited to attend a life-changing Summit in honor of Rachel Joy Scott, the first student killed at Columbine High School. Rachel's Challenge program started from a tragedy. It has moved from tragedy to triumph through the creation of permanent positive culture changes in our schools, businesses, and communities. You can be a part of this chain reaction by attending our powerful summit joined by hundreds of K-UNIVERSITY TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND TEACHER SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS. Benefit from sessions for elementary, middle, high school and university teachers of all content areas, counselors, administrators, and business leaders. Discover how to provide a SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. Develop a classroom atmosphere that builds positive relationships and fosters mutual respect. Learn strategies for addressing bullying, social aggression, and harassment. Discover how to increase your effectiveness with difficult-to-reach students. Receive instructional and behavioral strategies for motivating students. Discover practical and positive ways to communicate with students. Discover strategies that can deepen student engagement leading to increased achievement. Discover how to focus instruction on changing the heart before the head. Earn Graduate Elective Credit through Chapman University College. Keynote Presenters Darrell Scott, father of Rachel Joy Scott and the founder of the Rachel's Challenge program, and Cor Suijk, CEO Emeritus of the Anne Frank House and President of the Contemporary Holocaust Education Foundation in New York, a teachers' in-service institute. info Sarah Branion sarah@rachelschallenge.org or http://www.rachelschallengesummit.org/ JUNE 24 - JULY 4, in Prague and Budapest; STUDY TRIP - Stories From The Trunk: Prague & Budapest. Museum Without Walls and the HOLOCAUST CENTER present a fresh look at the past with a rich 10-day journey to Prague and Budapest. To register or info ikennedy@wsherc.org JUNE 26, United Nations International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking and International Day in SUPPORT OF VICTIMS OF TORTURE SUN JUNE 27, 1:30 - 3:30 pm, at "Freedom Bridge," Berkeley Ave. I-5 exit 122, near Coffee Strong GI Coffeehouse, Lakewood; RALLY FOR MILITARY RESISTER Travis Bishop, imprisoned at Fourt Lewis for REFUSING TO FIGHT an immoral war. Please join us for the rally. Hot beverages and snacks available before and after the rally at Coffee Strong. Event hosted by Coffee Strong and Veterans For Peace; all are invited to show a strong presence in support of the "Prisoner of Conscience" being held at the Ft Lewis brig. info Coffee Strong 253-581-1565 or Veterans for Peace, Chapter 92 President, Gerry Condon, 206-499- 1220, info about Travis Bishop http://www.GIVoice.org JULY 8 - 10, at The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia; CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE, "The Second International Conference On Climate Change: Impacts and Responses," This Conference will examine evidence of climate change, its natural and human causes, its ecosystemic impacts and its human impacts. The Conference will also concern itself with technological, social, ethical and political responses to climate change. info http://www.Climate-Conference.com JULY 14 - 16, in Princeton , NJ; The 2010 National DIVERSITY IN LIBRARIES CONFERENCE, From Groundwork to Action. info ndlc2010@Princeton.edu JULY 21 - 24, at Seattle University, Seattle; FILIPINO NATIONAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY (FANHS) 13th National Conference "A Quest for Emergence: A Retrospective". FANHS national conferences are unique interegenerational events that draw diverse groups of passionate writers, teachers, artists, historians, performers, filmmakers, elders, children, professionals ... and more. info http://fanhsis25.blogspot.com/2008/06/fanhs-conference-schedule-update.html or forourcommunities@gmail.com or http://www.fanhs-national.org/ or http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=161784577735&mid=1 570a48G222dbcf3G32da247G7 JULY 24 - SEPT 22, from San Francisco to Washington, DC; We're bicycling without motorized support. Cynthia McKinney, six term Member of Congress and 2008 Green Party nominee for President, is riding. The ride will demonstrate the BICYCLE AS A TRANSFORMATIONAL TOOL to solve the problems of Climate Change, Oil Wars, the Health Crisis, and the Economic Crunch. Along the way, riders will facilitate community discussions around the question "How can we support each other to live true to our best values?" Our route, schedule, and discussion group are open to anybody with a free Google account. Please join us. If you would like to bicycle all or part of the route, plan a convergence ride, or host riders passing through your community, please e-mail bike4peace@googlegroups.com, info http://b4p.bbnow.org/ **JULY 31 - AUG 7, in Cuba; TEACHERS INTRODUCTION TO CUBA TOUR. Cuba Education Tours warmly invites you to come to Cuba on one of official education and culture programs. These are people-to-people tours for cross border solidarity, friendship and understanding. info on licensed travel to the island for Americans http://LegalCubaTravel.com, All Cuba Education Tours qualify for legal travel. info http://CubaFriends.com or http://FriendshipTours.ca or 1-877-687-3817 or marcel@cubaeducationtours.ca 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 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 AUG 13 - 15, at Hillel, UCLA Campus, Los Angeles; 20th World Conference of GLBT GAY LESBIAN BISEXUAL TRANSGENDER JEWS. Keynote Speaker Elissa Barrett of the Progressive Jewish Alliance. Super early-bird discounts through Jan 31 $225 for individual members of the World Congress and members of our member organizations, as well as full-time students. $250 for non-members. Register at http://www.la2010.org AUG 23, United Nations International Day for the REMEMBRANCE OF THE SLAVE TRADE AND ITS ABOLITION AUG 26, WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY SEPTEMBER is HUNGER ACTION Month SEPT 16, MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY SEPT 18 - 20, at Hilton San Diego Bayfront, San Diego, CA; Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) 9th Annual Latino Higher Education Leadership Institute "Championing Hispanic Higher Education Success: Expanding Opportunities in Challenging Times". HACU's Annual Conference provides a unique forum for the sharing of information and ideas for the best and most promising practices in the education of Hispanics. The conference goals are to: showcase successful, effective, and exemplary programs and initiatives of HACU member institutions; promote and expand partnerships and strategic alliances for collaboration between HACU member institutions and public- and private-sector organizations; foster and identify graduate education opportunities for Hispanic students and graduates; deliberate policy issues affecting the education opportunities of Hispanics, including HACU's legislative agenda; promote greater Hispanic participation in scholarships, fellowships, internships and other such programs funded by private and government organizations; discuss emerging trends in higher education affecting Hispanics and HSIs, e.g., distance learning, student- centered learning, outcomes assessment, and cross-national accreditation. info http://www.hacu.net/hacu/Annual_Conference1_EN.asp SEPT 21, everywhere, United Nations INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE SEPT 22, Converge On Washington, DC for WORLD CAR-FREE DAY SAT & SUN SEPT 25 & 26, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., in 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. Registration http://sept25intensive.eventbrite.com/, info http://www.compassionatelistening.org/calendar or 360-626- 4411 OCTOBER is DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS Month, for events related to Domestic Violence Awareness Month, please see a Calendar of Events http://kccadv.org OCTOBER is DISABILITY AWARENESS Month, AND BREAST CANCER awareness month OCTOBER is FILIPINO HERITAGE month, FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH, info http://www.fanhs-national.org/History.html or 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 2, Mohandas GANDHI'S BIRTHDAY OCT 8 - 22, Solh Tours offers a TRIP TO IRAN & TURKEY. Ancient sites of two Muslim neighbors. Tour guide Abdi Sami collaborated on the successful PBS special "Rick Steves' Iran" and led a United Nations Association delegation to Iran in spring 2009, before being inspired to create Solh Tours. He says, "Despite the political turmoil following the election in June, many American and European tour companies are offering travel to Iran, and the Iranian government is currently issuing visas for American and European tourists. If you feel moved to visit Iran, I would be very pleased to be your guide." Price $3,600 plus international airfare. info http://www.solhtours.com OCT 16, United Nations WORLD FOOD DAY OCT 22, NATIONAL DAY AGAINST POLICE BRUTALITY OCT 24, UNITED NATIONS DAY SUN OCT 31, UNICEF DAY, info United Nations Association Seattle Chapter, 206-568-1959 or http://www.unaseattle.org or info@unaseattle.org NOVEMBER is National AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE Month NOV 5 - 6, at DePaul University, Chicago IL; First Annual CRITICAL MIXED RACE STUDIES Conference. The CMRS conference brings together scholars from a variety of disciplines nationwide. Recognizing that the diverse disciplines that have nurtured Mixed Race Studies have reached a watershed moment, the 2010 CMRS conference is devoted to the general theme "Emerging Paradigms in Critical Mixed Race Studies." Sponsored by DePaul University Asian American Studies and Latin American and Latino Studies and co-sponsored by the College of Ethnic Studies at San Francisco State University and the MAVIN Foundation. info http://las.depaul.edu/cmrs or cmrs@depaul.edu or Laura Kina 773-325-4048 NOV 6 - 20, Solh Tours offers a TRIP TO IRAN including Tehran, Yazd, Esfahan, Shiraz, Persepolis and Caspian Sea cities of Ramsar, Rasht & Masouleh. Tour guide Abdi Sami collaborated on the successful PBS special "Rick Steves' Iran" and led a United Nations Association delegation to Iran in spring 2009, before being inspired to create Solh Tours. He says, "Despite the political turmoil following the election in June, many American and European tour companies are offering travel to Iran, and the Iranian government is currently issuing visas for American and European tourists. If you feel moved to visit Iran, I would be very pleased to be your guide." Price $3,450 plus international airfare. info http://www.solhtours.com 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 26, 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 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 FRI DEC 10, HUMAN RIGHTS DAY Commemorates the adoption of the UNIVERSAL DECLARATION of Human Rights by the U.N. General Assembly. This was the first global enunciation of human rights. It is the foun-dation of international human rights law, the first universal statement on the basic principles of inalienable human rights, and a common stan- dard of achievement for all peoples and all nations. FRI DEC 25, Christmas Holidayfor most Christians. Christians over the world celebrate the birth of Jesus, the "Prince of Peace." DO SOMETHING FOR PEACE! MON JAN 11, 2011, 9TH ANNIVERSARY OF GUANTANAMO BAY PRISON MON JAN 17, 2011, Holiday honoring the REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. who worked for racial equality, economic justice, and peace ONGOING SECTION *THROUGH OCT 3, at Northwest African American Museum, 230 S. Massachusetts St. Seattle; East by Northwest. This exhibit will feature items that the ETHIOPIAN CULTURE AND COMMUNITY has brought into the Seattle area. From restaurant owners to surgeons, teachers to corporate executives, Ethiopian immigrants are contributing their experience and talent to the myriad of professions, social organizations, community groups, political parties, and regional institutions that define American culture. Indelibly marking this region's cultural landscape, the Ethiopian community has provided a much appreciated infusion of language, cuisine, history, dress, music, sports, art, laughter and life. info http://www.naamnw.org THROUGH AUG 15, at the Wing Luke Asian Museum, 719 South King Street, International District, Seattle; Exhibit: Return Home from War: A New Dialogue Initiative exhibit on ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN VETERANS AND THEIR EXPERIENCES. Opening reception: Thurs Jan 7, 5:30 pm, Open to the public During free first Thursday. info http://www.wingluke.org or 206-623-5124 THROUGH JUNE 19, in George Tsutakawa Art Gallery at the Wing Luke Asian Museum, 719 South King Street, International District, Seattle; Exhibit: CULTURAL TRANSCENDENCE with Featured artists: Robert Hodgin, Eunsu Kang, Heidi Kumao, Horatio Law, and Brent Watanabe. Curated by Lele Barnett. Cultural Transcendence explores the importance of tECHNOLOGY IN OUR MODERN EXPERIENCE and technology's influence on contemporary installation art. info http://www.wingluke.org or 206-623-5124 THROUGH MAY 4, "With the anniversaries of the A-Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki approaching, I am writing to encourage you to sign a petition encouraging President Obama to use next year's Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference to advance his stated goal of ABOLISHING NUCLEAR WEAPONS." The petition is being circulated by many U.S. peace and disarmament organizations, and on May 4, 2010, during the NPT Review Conference signatures will be submitted to the United Nations along with millions of other petition signatures from around the world calling for the negotiation of a nuclear weapons abolition treaty. Sign the petition and forward it to your friends at www.afsc.org/pes THROUGH APRIL 18, at Wing Luke Asian Museum, 719 South King Street, Seattle; the Wing Luke Asian Museum is honored to display Yellow Terror: The Collections and Paintings of Roger Shimomura. Throughout his career, Roger Shimomura (b. 1939) has been devoted to addressing - through his art - issues of his ethnic identity as a third- generation Japanese American. His paintings tackle SOCIO- POLITICAL ISSUES OF ASIAN AMERICA and invite audiences to question their own and society's perceptions about race and culture. This special exhibit features Shimomura's collection of Asian-stereotype memorabilia as well as artworks created by him that were inspired by the collection, along with recent discriminatory experiences faced by him and others. Docent-led group tours available Tuesday through Friday from 9am - 2pm. To book a tour or for info 206-623-5124 ext. 133 THROUGH MARCH 31, Volunteer for the UNICEF Tap Project and Help Us Save Children's Lives. UNICEF Tap Project Seattle, is an initiative to SAVE CHILDREN'S LIVES GLOBALLY BY PROVIDING SAFE DRINKING WATER and sanitation globally. Seattle is a new market for this project and we have four coordinators leading the project, recruiting volunteers and planning events with UNICEF collaboration. info http://www.tapproject.org/volunteer/ or Sheela Bowler 206- 790-1742 THROUGH 2010 LEGISLATIVE SESSION, approx March 12, support a proposed Washington state bill BANNING THE OWNERSHIP AND USE OF ASSAULT RIFLES, to be called the "Aaron Sullivan Assault Rifle Ban." call your legislators at 1-800-562-6000 THROUGH the LEGISLATIVE SESSION, approx March 12, in Olympia; Trevor Griffey recently founded The Olympia News Wire, A NON-PROFIT ONLINE NEWS SERVICE that will be devoted exclusively to covering Washington statehouse/ Olympia politics. The press corps in Olympia that is supposed to keep our politicians honest is in crisis. In 1993, there were 34 paid reporters covering the legislative session in Olympia. In 2007, there were 17. In 2009, there were 10. And unless we act to reverse the trend, there will likely be 7 reporters in Olympia in 2010-- all of whom will be expected to report on everything going on in Olympia all at once. The Olympia News Wire is an emergency intervention to help reverse this trend and revitalize the media coverage of statehouse politics in Washington state. info Trevor Griffey trevorgriffey@gmail.com or 206-280-8983 THROUGH FEB 15, apply for a volunteer opportunity as Oxfam Action Corps organizer with free training in DC! Oxfam America, an INTERNATIONAL RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT organization, invites you to JOIN THE OXFAM ACTION CORPS, an exciting effort to cultivate grassroots leaders working to enact solutions to poverty and climate change! The Oxfam Action Corps is a group of dedicated volunteer organizers in more than a dozen US cities who campaign with Oxfam in their towns, engage their elected officials, and reach out to community members at events and concerts. Anyone can join, but those willing to make a time commitment of one-year become eligible for a free Oxfam training in advocacy and organizing in Washington DC. This year, Oxfam Action Corps organizers will mobilize around one of the greatest challenges of our time: climate change and its impact on the world's poorest communities. Corps organizers commit to one year of volunteer service, giving approximately 5-8 hours/week. Oxfam Action Corps organizers are eligible for selection to attend a 4-day training and day of lobbying in Washington, DC from April 18 to 21 (spaces limited). Travel and accommodation are provided. Apply online at http://www.oxfamactioncorps.org by Feb 15 THROUGH 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 **ONGOING, the King County Bar Association has 10 pro bono programs for clients who are LOW-INCOME AND NEED REPRESENTATION ON CIVIL LEGAL MATTERS, info http://www.kcba.org/legalhelp/ [added 2/7/10] ONGOING, Tent City 4 is now at Bellevue United Methodist Church, on 108th. Take 8th NE off 405, go west to 108th and turn right. The church is on the right a few blocks down. The camp is in the back parking lot. TENT CITY4 residents need help. Nearly 100 MEN AND WOMEN ARE VERY COLD, right now. They are outside all the time now, but hope to eat inside in a few days. They have an urgent need for gloves, scarves, hats, Hotties hand warmers (Costco $14.95) and warm coats. Any other clothing that can be layered like sweats under jeans or coats, or polar fleece vests and shirts are also needed. They go through coffee, tea, hot chocolate, hot cider mix, soups, creamer and sugar quickly now just to stay warm. Donations of warm things, blankets, and towels will continue to be needed. info 425- 823-1629 [added 12/12/09] ONGOING, Contact Congress to CUT MILITARY SPENDING. Sen. Patty Murray: 202-224-2621, http://www.murray.senate.gov, Sen. Maria Cantwell: 202-224-3441, http://www.cantwell.senate.gov, Rep. Jim McDermott: 202- 225-3106, http://www.house.gov/mcdermott, Rep. Jay Inslee: 202-225-6311 http://www.house.gov/inslee [added 12/12/09] ONGOING, Letter writing campaign. The Malkandi Family Needs Our Help. SAM MALKANDI has applied for asylum in the US, fled Iraq 22 years ago and would like be PERSECUTED OR EXECUTED IF DEPORTED. Please contact Rep. Jay Inslee, 18560 1st Ave., NE, Suite E-800, Shoreline WA 98155-2150, Rep. Jim McDermott, 1809 7th Avenue, Suite 1212, Seattle, WA 98101-1399, Senator Cantwell, 915 Second Avenue, Suite 3206, Seattle WA 98174 & Senator Murray, 915 2nd Avenue, Suite 2988, Seattle WA 98174 to request the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for Sam's release to home detention from immigration jail and the Malkandi family be reunited. An example letter and politicians. Christmas a great time to give to the Malkandi family. All donations are tax- deductible with 100% of the donation going to the Malkandi Family. You can donate online at http://www.theaacc.org or mail checks to Arab American Community Coalition, P.O. Box 31642, Seattle WA 98103. You can write to Sam Malkandi, Northwest Detention Center, 1623 East J Street, Suite 5, Tacoma, WA 98421-1615 [added 12/12/09] ONGOING URGENT, take a stand for peace! Many peace vigils and peace events are listed below. Show your disagreement with a "surge" in AFGHANISTAN. YOU DON'T MAKE PEACE BY ESCALATING WARS. several new flyers are available, email requests to karenbjones42@gmail.com or jmrepp@comcast.net ONGOING, Rep. Barbara Lee is a hero. She understands that CONGRESS CAN STOP MILITARY ESCALATION BY STOPPING THE FUNDING. Her bill, H.R. 3699 would prevent funding for escalation in Afghanistan. Jim McDermott and 23 others have cosponsored so far. Please call him to say thanks, and urge the rest of our congressional delegation to do the same. McDermott 206-553-7170; Jay Inslee 206-361-0233; Rick Larson 425-252-3188, Toll free 1-800-562-1385; Brian Baird 360-695-6292 or 360-352-9768; Dave Reichert 206-275- 3438 or 877-920-9208 Toll free ; Adam Smith 253-593-6776; Norm Dicks 202-225-5916 [added 12/6/09] ONGOING, Tent City 3 is currently located in the parking lot of St. George's Episcopal Church, at 2212 NE 125th Street, Seattle. TENT CITY3 NEEDS batteries, blankets, and gloves In addition they are in need of tents, tent parts, and tent repair supplies. If you have anything tent-like laying around not in use anymore, please consider donating it to Tent City 3. Parts or incomplete tents are also needed and welcome. Like tents without poles, poles without tents, frame joints, tarps, lumber (pallets and plywood), duct tape, twine, rope, etc. Oh yes, and tarps. Our office is open 24-hours per day. info 206-399-0412 [added 11/28/09] ONGOING, visit HOMELESS ENCAMPMENT NICKELSVILLE. Now at New Hope Missionary Baptists Church, 124 21st Ave, Seattle; Supplies are needed expecially Winter coats, blankets, sleeping bags. Also hygiene such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, shampoo, towels, and deodorant. Phone 206-450-5268 or 206-450-9136 to see how to help. info http://groups.google.com/group/nickelsville-announcements?hl=en [updated 11/4/09] ONGOING, in many locations, MICHAEL MOORE'S NEW FILM "CAPITALISM: A Love Story". "Moore plainly shows us how, to an extent we rather not see, large corporations and Wall Street control Congress, steal our money and criminally (or, just unethically) get richer and richer at the expense of our security, our future, our health, and our communities." [added 10/4/09] ONGOING, DISASTER RELIEF. TYPHOON hits Philippines, Vietnam; World Vision is rushing emergency supplies to children and families devastated by the catastrophic typhoon that swept through Manila and surrounding provinces in the Philippines before hitting Central Vietnam. Thousands of homes in these areas are damaged or destroyed. Help provide emergency supplies to victims of Typhoon Ketsana as well as those affected by the EARTHQUAKE that hit Indonesia and the earthquake/ TSUNAMI that hit Samoa. contact World Vision Donor Services, 34834 Weyerhaeuser Way S., P.O. Box 9716, Mail Stop 110, Federal Way, WA 98063- 9716 or 1-888-511-6514 or http://www.worldvision.org or info@worldvision.org [added 10/4/09] ONGOING, Thousands of individuals and organisations from across the world are uniting behind one simple idea: that by working together we can achieve a 10% CUT IN CARBON EMISSIONS during 2010. Cutting 10% in one year is a bold target, but for most of us it's an achievable one, and is in line with what scientists say we need right now. By signing up to 10:10 we're not just promising to reduce our own emissions - we're becoming part of a drive to hit this ambitious goal. info http://www.1010uk.org [added 9/26/09] ONGOING, Take Action: SUPPORT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE GOLDSTONE REPORT on Gaza. The UN Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict, headed by Justice Richard Goldstone, a former member of the South African Constitutional Court and former Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda, released a 575-page report documenting violations of human rights and international law, war crimes, and possible crimes against humanity committed before, during, and after Israel's December 2008-January 2009 assault on the occupied Gaza Strip. The reactions of Israel and its supporters were swift and furious. Israel 's President said the report "makes a mockery of history." AIPAC condemned the report as "deeply flawed". Contact Ambassador Susan Rice at http://usun-ny.us/Issues/contactus.html [added 9/26/09] ONGOING, Alliance for Global Justice urges all to write immediately to the UN missions members of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations to demand that the United Nations immediately IMPOSE AN ECONOMIC BLOCKAID ON HONDURAS, a demand of the National Front of Resistance to the Coup against Honduras. Honduran President Manuel Zelaya is in the Brazilian Embassy. The defacto government is attacking protesters who have gathered around the Brazilian Embassy to protect the constitutionally elected President Manuel Zelaya. United States' mission can be reached via http://usun-ny.us/Issues/contactus.html [added 9/26/09] ONGOING, Peace Action Alert: Tell our leaders: Don't send more troops, START MAKING PEACE IN AFGHANISTAN. Groups like Greg Mortenson's Central Asia Institute http://www.ikat.org and Afghan Women's Mission http://afghanwomensmission.org/ are showing us that local civilian projects are far more effective than military actions at stopping terrorism and promoting local democracy. Contact President Barack Obama: http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact, Senator Patty Murray, http://murray.senate.gov, Senator Maria Cantwell, http://cantwell.senate.gov, House members: http://house.gov/ [added 9/19/09] ONGOING, sign a petition telling President Obama we're counting on him to fight hard for a bold HEALTH CARE REFORM BILL. http://pol.moveon.org/hcobama [added 9/4/09] ONGOING, Call your congressional leaders at 1-877-702- 0976 and urge them to pass COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE REFORM that includes: a strong public health insurance option, sliding scale subsidies to help low and moderate income families afford care, and equitable insurance premiums so that insurers can no longer discriminate against women or people with pre-existing conditions. [added 8/25/09] ONGOING, Ezra Nawi is an ISRAELI HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST who faces jail time for trying to stop a military bulldozer from destroying the homes of Palestinian Bedouins in the South Hebron region. To watch a dramatic video of the incident and his arrest, and to write a letter demanding his freedom, go to http://www.freeEzra.org [added 8/18/09] ONGOING, contact state and federal representatives. Let's truly CLEANUP HANFORD. Let's begin to envision the possibility of turning Hanford Nuclear Reservation into a sustainable WIND AND SOLAR FARM. It is not a dream. We can do this. info Pat Herbert, sequoia592000@yahoo.com [added 8/18/09] ONGOING, BOYCOTT WHOLE FOODS. from Russell Mokhiber. John Mackey is a right wing libertarian ... union buster ... believes that corporations should not be criminally prosecuted for their crimes. He has just launched a campaign to defeat a single payer national health insurance system. And he's the CEO of Whole Foods. info http://www.singlepayeraction.org [added 8/18/09] 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, 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. 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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 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, 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, 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, 7:15 - 10 a.m., at Green Lake United Methodist Church, 6415 1st Ave. NE, Seattle; Green Lake United Methodist Church invites you to On the Edge Coffee House. For THOSE LIVING PAYCHECK TO PAYCHECK who just need a good start to the day, the church offers a free cup of java; weekday morning prayer from 7-7:15 a.m.; and referrals for those with need from 7:30 - 10 a.m.. info Pastor Lisa Anthony 206-526-2900 [added 10/13/09] ONGOING WEEKDAYS, 5 - 6 a.m., 9 - 10 am, and 9 - 10 pm, 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 Seattle Community Access Network, 206- 522-4758 or http://www.scantv.org [updated 8/22/09] 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 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 THURSDAYS 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, 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 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 SATURDAYS, 2:30 - 4:30 pm, at Elder & Adult Day Services, 12831 NE 21st Place, Bellevue; FREE CITIZENSHIP CLASS. Catalyst Training Solutions has been training citizenship applicants in Seattle and the Eastside since 1990. Director Dr. Elizabeth Love has twice been honored with the State of Washington's Outstanding Citizen award. The three requirements for naturalization are: Demonstrated speaking/ writing/ reading knowledge of basic English; Demonstrated knowledge of US history; Demonstrated knowledge of US government. Catalyst Training Solutions Citizenship Program has been specifically designed to meet this need. The entire process takes about 4-6 months, calling for a commitment from both students and facilitators. History and government segments are taught in modular format designed to provide a strong foundation in both subjects using effective learning material used by Dr. Love for this purpose. In addition, students are exposed to almost all forms of tests used in the US. In the period prior to their interview (6 weeks), students begin individual tutoring. info ehlove@earthlink.net or 425-643-6799 [added 8/25/09] 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]