PEACE & JUSTICE EVENTS Seattle area starting Nov 17, 2009 Events new or changed since Nov 8 version are marked with (**), since Nov 2 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 NOVEMBER is National AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE Month *TUES NOV 17, 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 NOV 17, 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 3 - LEADING FROM ONE'S MORAL COMPASS (leadership and ethics). This fourth annual leadership development event has been designed to responsively meet the urgent need for critical skill building through a series of seven leadership development sessions, to be held monthly from September 2009 through to March 2010. Each of these seven leadership development sessions will include topic presentation, interactive skill building activities and a 'best practices' practitioner panel, facilitated by the presenter(s). Presenter Susan L. Secker, Ph.D. $85-95, info http://www.learningconnections.org/clc/experience/conferenc e09/index.htm *TUES NOV 17, 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 9/8/09] *TUES NOV 17, 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 NOV 17, 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 NOV 17, 2 - 6 p.m., at Clark Nuber Offices, 10900 NE 4th Street, Suite 1700, Bellevue; STARTING AND SUSTAINING A NONPROFIT, a Comprehensive, nuts and bolts four-hour workshop, Presented By o 2 joy - Consulting Services for the Social Sector. Workshop includes Legal formation of non-profit, Applying for tax exempt status, Accounting requirements, Taxation rules, Fundraising including donor recruitment & retention, Role & responsibilities of your board, Volunteer recruitment, attainment and retention. Speakers: Karen Dunn, JD, LLM, Tax Manager, Clark Nuber; Cindy Doyle, Accounting Manager, Clark Nuber; Judy Andrews, Lawyer, Judith Andrews Law Offices; Joy Stephens, Fundraising Consultant, O 2 JOY; Kevin Henry, Public Relations, Freelance Journalist. $25 registration fee covers materials, snacks and parking (validated for WAC garage only). Checks payable to o 2 joy to 15142 SE 48th Drive, Bellevue, WA 98006 or pay online http://www.o2joyent.com/events, info Joy 425-653-1575 *TUES NOV 17, 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 NOV 17, and most 3rd Tuesdays, please confirm, 3 - 5 p.m., at Planned Parenthood, 2001 E. Madison St., Seattle; SAFE SCHOOLS COALITION meeting, a public-private partnership of organizations (government agencies, schools, community agencies, churches, youth/student groups, gay/lesbian groups, human rights groups) and 400+ individuals working to help schools become safe places where every family can belong, where every educator can teach, and where every child can learn, regardless of GENDER IDENTITY OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION. Everyone is welcome - students, school employees, parents/guardians, community agencies, and individual community members. All Ages Welcome. You don't need to be a member to attend a Coalition meeting. It's not a "board" meeting. We network, plan joint projects, problem-solve, share cool freebies, and often have a speaker or video. Please park on the streets, don't park in the Planned Parenthood or church parking lot. attend in person or by phone; Please don't have your cell phone out on the first floor at Planned Parenthood due to HPAA (medical privacy) regs. details about how to call in or attend, contact Heather M. 206-616- 6361 or hmurphy@u.washington.edu, info http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/meet_who_when_where.htm l *TUES NOV 17, 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 NOV 17, 6 - 9 pm, at New Hope Baptist Church, 116 - 21st Ave just north of Yesler in Central District, Seattle; Clean Greens Harvest Dinner. This is our first Clean Greens Harvest celebration for our CSA's. Hope you can attend. It is free. Organized By: Lottie Cross and Donna Martin. The Clean Greens Farm and Market is growing and delivering CLEAN, HEALTHY, AND FAIR PRODUCE for everyone at reasonable prices. info and RSVP http://www.cleangreensfarm.com/ TUES NOV 17, 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 NOV 17, 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 NOV 17, 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 NOV 17, 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 NOV 17, and subsequent 4 Tuesdays, 6:30 pm, at Kaladi Brothers Coffee, 511 E Pike St between Summit and Belmont, Seattle, Wheelchair accessible; Smash the Church, Smash the State: The EARLY YEARS OF GAY LIBERATION, a newly published anthology, is the topic of a seven-week discussion series. 'This book represents a shapshot of that moment when queers weren't obsessed with tying the knot or picking up a rifle to go off and fight 'terrorists.' Revolution was in the air.' says editor Tommi Avicolli Mecca. Free. Drop-ins welcome. Sponsored by Radical Women and the Freedom Socialist Discussion Series. info 206-722-2453 or http://www.socialism.com/seattle *TUES NOV 17, and subsequent Tuesdays, 7 - 8:30 p.m., at New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle; Study circle "UNDERSTANDING REVOLUTION." How does deep-going social change happen? A weekly discussion group will read Leon Trotsky's acclaimed work The History of the Russian Revolution, which details the world's first socialist uprising. Free. Everyone welcome. Sponsor: Freedom Socialist Party. info 206-722-2453, fspseattle@mindspring.com [added 8/9/09] TUES NOV 17, 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 NOV 17, 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 NOV 17, 7 - 8:30 pm, at CAMP, 722 18th Ave. near Colombia St, Central Area of Seattle; Planning meeting of the MARTIN LUTHER KING CELEBRATION Committee, preparing for the Jan 18, 2010, MLK Day March and Rally. info Larry Gossett 206-296-1002 or http://www.MLKSeattle.org *TUES NOV 17, 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] **NOV 18 - 22, at Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, Indiana; Join us for the 37th Annual Conference of the National Alliance of BLACK SCHOOL EDUCATORS (NABSE) and be one of nearly 4,000 attendees from across the country participating in workshops, visiting over 250 exhibits, fellowshipping and networking with other members and friends of the nation's premier association of African American educators. *WEDS NOV 18, 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 8/19/09] WEDS NOV 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] WEDS NOV 18, noon to 1:30 pm, at the Labor Temple, 2800 First Avenue, Seattle; WHEEL's upcoming, 15th Annual HOMELESS WOMEN'S FORUM: Building the Dream. You are warmly invited! A free luncheon celebration and speaking program facilitated by the homeless and formerly homeless women of WHEEL. This year's special focus will be our Homeless Remembrance Project, a place of solace, celebration and healing for homeless people which WHEEL's been working on, with many supporters, for the past six years. With funding from the Department of Neighborhoods, next year we hope to start construction on a Tree of Life sculpture/ gathering place in Victor Steinbrueck Park, and Leaves of Remembrance embedded in sidewalks throughout the City. We need your help, so let's build this dream together! Please RSVP for the Forum via mail, WHEEL, P.O. Box 2548, Seattle, 98111- 2548 or wheelorg@yahoo.com, info 206-956-0334 WEDS NOV 18, noon to 1:30 p.m., in the 2nd floor conference room of the Plaza 600 Building, 6th & Stewart, just across Westlake Avenue from the Westin hotel, Seattle; Metropolitan Democratic Club Program: Panel Discussion on DECRIMINALIZATION OF MARIJUANA AND THE WAR ON DRUGS. Feel free to bring your lunch; there is a Starbucks and an adjoining grocery/deli on the ground floor of the Plaza 600 Building. info http://www.metrodems.org or 206-736-9882 *WEDS NOV 18, 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 NOV 18, 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 NOV 18, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., at Douglas Forum (4th Floor) in the Bank of America Executive Education Center, University of WA Campus, Seattle; The GLOBAL SOCIAL SERIES IS A NETWORKING EVENT run every 3rd Wednesday by Global Washington. Each month a different region is targeted. this month topic: Convening SOUTH AMERICA. For people from businesses, non-profits, academic centers, foundations and individuals working in South America. We are pleased to be partnering with the Global Business Center at the UW Foster School of Business for this month's event. Wren McNally, who manages faculty and community programs at the Global Business Center, including the Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition (GSEC), will be our featured speaker. Light refreshments and delicious snacks will be provided. Cost: $10 Global Washington members, $15 non- members (payable by cash or check at the door). RSVP to events@globalwa.org or 206-652-8725. info melissa@globalwa.org or 206-547-9330 *WEDS NOV 18, 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 NOV 18, 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 NOV 18, 5:30 p.m., at Foege Building Auditorium (GNOMS060), University of Washington campus, near the corner of 15th Ave NE and NE Pacific St, Seattle; World Health Cinema presents "Sweet Crude" (94 minutes), a documentary on the Niger Delta and the IMPACT THE EXTRACTION OF OIL HAS ON THE LOCAL POPULATION. It is by local filmmaker, Sandy Cioffi. NPR covered the arrest in Nigeria last year of Sandy and her crew when they were completing this film. "Sweet Crude" has won several awards recently including 1st Runner-up for Best Documentary at the 2009 Seattle International Film Festival. Sandy Cioffi will introduce her film and answer questions following the screening. Sponsors: Global Health Resource Center and Center for Global Studies. free. film info http://www.sweetcrudemovie.com/ *WEDS NOV 18, 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 NOV 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] WEDS NOV 18, 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 NOV 18, and subsequent Wednesdays, 6 p.m. on KBCS- FM, 91.3, online at http://www.kbcs.fm ; Live call-in talk show "VOICES OF DIVERSITY" will focus on topics related to CULTURAL DIVERSITY, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC ISSUES. The show is produced by Community Volunteers. Show is sponsored by the City of Bellevue Parks and Community Services department and KBCS; We'll also be taking calls from our listeners at 425-564-2424. This show: TBA. Share your story at 425-564-2424. info Callie Shanafelt 425-452-7922 or cshanafelt@ci.bellevue.wa.us or http://www.kbcs.fm Show archive online at http://kbcs.fm/site/PageServer?pagename=voicesofdiversity [confirmed 7/20/09] *WEDS NOV 18, MEETING CANCELED! 6:30 pm, at Temple Beth Am K'hilah Center, Room 226, 2632 NE 80th Street, Seattle; SAVE DARFUR WASHINGTON STATE Board Meeting with Special Guest Speaker, Darfur expert, Dan Griffin. Dan Griffin has spent a great deal of time in Darfur, Sudan and the Horn of Africa involved in humanitarian work and supports grassroots education and local advocacy efforts throughout the United States. He is particularly fluent in the Administration's new Sudan Policy and will be talking about his recent experiences on the ground in Darfur and other parts of Sudan. His talk will be highlighted by slides. There will be time for answering questions. Please come to this important meeting to learn from an expert who has recently spent time on the ground in Darfur and Sudan. This valuable information can help us to ask the right questions and use our resources effectively to ADVOCATE FOR PEACE IN DARFUR. A brief business meeting will precede Dan Griffin's talk which will begin at 7 pm. Please RSVP to drbaer11@hotmail.com **WEDS NOV 18, 6:30 - 7 p.m. Potluck Dinner, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Workshop, at Bethany Presbyterian Church, in the "Parlor" on the south side of the campus, 1818 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, Metro buses 2, 3, 4, 13; ACTIVIST POTLUCK DINNER AND WORKSHOP. Members from a number of the local activist groups will be telling us about the work they are doing and how we can coordinate together. There will be a 30 minute breake to network. info ibrahim.soudy@gmail.com *WEDS NOV 18, 7 - 8:30 p.m., at St. Andrew's Parish Hall, 111 NE 80th St., Seattle; The OneWorld group of St. Andrews Episcopal Church and the Seattle-area New Sanctuary Movement invite you to "ON THE GROUND WITH THE IMMIGRANTS". Childcare will be available from 6:45 - 8:30 p.m. Come hear the history, reality and solutions from individuals active in immigration issues. Dianne Aid, TSSF, Jubilee Ministries coordinator at St. Matthew's Church in Auburn will present. She'll be joined by Gabi Cubios, a St. Matthew's parishioner and immigrant rights activist. Come at 6:15 p.m. for a delicious Mexican dinner prepared by the Jubilee Kitchen. A generous donation for the dinner and the evening program is requested to benefit the Jubilee Ministries immigrant outreach program of St. Matthews Church in Auburn. An RSVP for dinner is helpful but not required to cherryh@saintandrewsseattle.org or 206-517-3938 **WEDS NOV 18, 7 - 8 pm or later, at Present Sense, 4131 Woodland Park Ave N., Wallingford, Seattle; SILENCE FOR NONVIOLENCE will be holding an Organizational Discussion and Planning Forum. We are a non-profit organization that promotes a weekly moment of silence in schools, businesses, homes, anywhere and everywhere for people to reflect upon their individual contributions and relationships to their communities and the people in them. RSVP at http://www.silence4nonviolence.org or e-mail silence4nonviolence@yahoo.com with name and how many are coming *WEDS NOV 18, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Caffe Vita on Capitol Hill, Seattle; Community Alliance for GLOBAL JUSTICE Book Group, "IN DEFENSE OF FOOD" by Michael Pollan. info contact_us@seattleglobaljustice.org WEDS NOV 18, 7 to 9 p.m., on Antioch campus, 2326 Sixth Avenue between Bell and Battery in Belltown, Seattle; Global Issues & Perspectives Lecture/ Discussion Series are free and open to the public. What do we need to know to become effective global citizens? This 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. Global Washington: PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS AROUND THE WORLD. Bookda Gheisar, executive director of Global Washington, speaks about how nonprofit organizations, for-profits, foundations and academic institutions partner to engage in improving economic, social and environmental conditions of some of the world's poorest people. info http://www.globalwa.org or Wendy Olsen 206-268-4208 or 1-888-268-4477 ext. 5208; wolsen@antioch.edu *WEDS NOV 18, 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 NOV 18, 7:30 p.m., at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Avenue at Seneca Street, downstairs, enter on Seneca Street, Seattle; Soundings from Island Press presents Tony Barnosky: 'NATURE IN AN AGE OF GLOBAL WARMING.' In 2006, one of the hottest years on record, a 'pizzly' was discovered near the top of the world. Half polar bear, half grizzly, this never-before-seen animal might have been dismissed as a fluke of nature, but Berkeley professor and paleoecologist Anthony Barnosky, author of Heatstroke: Nature in an Age of Global Warming, instead sees it as a harbinger of things to come. Everywhere on Earth, global warming is fundamentally changing the natural world and its creatures and, Barnosky says, climate change is more likely to wipe out species than to create them. Barnosky draws connections between the coming centuries and the end of the last Ice Age, when mass extinctions swept the planet, but says climate change is faster and hotter now and, for the first time, humanity is driving it - which means this time, we can work to stop it. Presented by Island Press through the Town Hall Center for Civic Life, in association with IslandWood and Elliott Bay Book Company. Tickets are $5 at http://www.brownpapertickets.com or 800-838-3006, and at the door. Town Hall members receive priority seating. info http://www.townhallseattle.org *WEDS NOV 18, 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 NOV 19, GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT. Smokers take a break from the habit for this day. *THURS NOV 19, 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 NOV 19, 4:30 - 7:30 pm, at Washington State History Museum, Tacoma; HOLOCAUST AND HUMANITY: A Workshop for EDUCATORS. A workshop focusing on providing teachers with a background for teaching the Holocaust effectively. Workshop will include master teachers presenting best practices for the classroom. To register or info ikennedy@wsherc.org *THURS NOV 19, 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 11/2/09] THURS NOV 19, evening, at the Ethnic Cultural Theater, 39th & Brooklyn, Seattle; In honor of TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE the Q Center will be hosting several events on campus. TDOR is dedicated to memorializing those who have been killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. Panel "Working towards Justice from a Place of Grief". info http://depts.washington.edu/qcenter/ **THURS NOV 19, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., at Seattle University, Casey Building Room 516; Seattle University Executive MASTER OF NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP INFORMATION SESSION. Attendees will meet with faculty, staff and alumni of the Executive Master of Nonprofit Leadership program. Participants will learn about the Executive Master of Nonprofit Leadership curriculum, the application process, career opportunities and more. To RSVP contact Danielle Potter at potterd@seattleu.edu or 206-296-6143, info http://www2.seattleu.edu/artsci/mnpl/ **THURS NOV 19, 6 - 8 pm, at Wallingford Community Senior Center, The Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. North, lower level, Seattle; Brother Can You Spare A Dime . . . Soup and bread FUNDRAISER FOR THE WALLINGFORD COMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER. Good Food, Music, Raffle and Community Working Together for an Important Purpose. Suggested $20 donation, no one turned away for lack of funds. RSVP to soup@wallingfordchamber.org, 206-632-3165 **THURS NOV 19, 6 - 8 p.m., in Parrington Hall Forum, room 309, UW Seattle Campus; annual Evans School Preview Night, an open house for anyone interested in the graduate programs offered at the University of Washington's Evans School of Public Affairs, ranked in the top five GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT in the United States. Preview Night is a great opportunity to Learn more about our Master of Public Administration (MPA), Executive MPA, Peace Corps Master's International, and Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management programs; Meet Evans School students, faculty, and alumni; Find answers to any questions you might have about applying for our programs. RSVP with your name and program(s) of interest to evansrec@u.washington.edu **THURS NOV 19, 6 - 8 p.m., at Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St, Seattle; SEX EDUCATION AND REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE: A Community Discussion, hosted by the Northwest Reproductive Justice Collaborative, a collective comprised of individuals and organizations working toward reproductive justice in the Northwest. Please join members of the Northwest Reproductive Justice Collaborative and other community leaders dedicated to advancing the reproductive health and knowledge of all communities as we gather to discuss sex education and reproductive justice. Explore new visions for inclusive, comprehensive, culturally-meaningful sex education in the Northwest, and consider how we can work together to ensure sex education comports with principles of reproductive justice. The event will include a panel discussion with Kirsten Harris- Talley of the Center for Health Training, Kalpana Krishnamurthy of the Western States Center, and the Birth Attendants, an Olympia group working for the empowerment of incarcerated women through education, emotional support, and physical assistance. Free of charge. Light refreshments provided. Childcare provided if requested by Nov 12. Register by contacting Laurie Carlsson, lcarlsson@legalvoice.org or 206-682-9552. Include your name, contact information, and whether you will need interpretation. Or online: http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/?p=WEB229UQZETEEE *THURS NOV 19, 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 NOV 19, 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 NOV 19, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, at the Rainier Valley Cultural Center, Seattle; SCAN COMMUNITY MEDIA engages and enriches the diverse communities of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest through television production, training, and serving as a community media broadcast center. SCAN informs and gives voice to free expression of diverse ideas providing an open forum for discussion as it supports communities and builds awareness about community needs. Please join SCAN for the 2009 SCAN Awards. Come out and show your support for SCAN and your favorite shows. SCAN programs are produced by individuals and organizations that represent the Seattle and King County community - by the people, not by corporations or corporate media. They express the opinions and views of the diverse groups and people who live in the Puget Sound. The SCAN Awards earmark a new initiative to reward, promote, and support contributors who aim to learn the media arts and produce quality content, which air on SCAN's public access channel, Comcast channel 77 and Broadstripe channel 23, as well as streaming at http://www.scantv.org. Admission includes hors d'oeuvres, one beverage, and the awards show. $25 for tickets purchased through Oct 31, $30 after. info and invitation http://www.scantv.org, info Jamie Flaxman jamief@scantv.org or Sig Pikul sigp@scantv.org THURS NOV 19, and subsequent 3rd Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, in the City Hall, Room 370, 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 NOV 19, 7 pm, RESCHEDULED TO NOV 24, see below; UNDERGROUND RAILROAD FILM SERIES November Safe House Screening presents Pressure Cooker: Grace Under Pressure. A film by Mark Becker, Jennifer Grausman. Three seniors at Philadelphia's Frankford High School find an unlikely champion in the kitchen of Wilma Stephenson. A legend in the school system, Mrs. Stephenson's hilariously blunt boot-camp method of teaching Culinary Arts is validated by years of scholarship success. Against the backdrop of the row homes of working-class Philadelphia, she has helped countless students reach the top culinary schools in the country. And under her fierce direction, the usual distractions of high school are swept aside as Erica, Dudley and Fatoumata prepare to ACHIEVE BEYOND WHAT ANYONE ELSE EXPECTS from them. Post-screening discussion with Chef Amadeus. info filmfestinfo@langstonarts.org *THURS NOV 19, 7 pm, at Wedgewood Presbyterian Church, 8008 35th Ave NE, Seattle; ENERGY ALTERNATIVES. Join Sustainable NE Seattle for a fascinating and inspiring look at practical energy alternatives that could reduce climate change and environmental degradation while improving the local economy. *THURS NOV 19, 7:30 - 9 pm, at Town Hall, 8th Avenue & Seneca, Seattle; American Red Cross: TSUNAMI RECOVERY; December marks the fifth anniversary of the Indian Ocean tsunami, one of the most devastating natural disasters in recent history. The tsunami affected people in more than 12 countries, killing more than 200,000 and leaving millions without homes. To commemorate the event and to explain its impact on disaster relief and risk-reduction efforts locally and globally, Jerry Anderson, senior director of the American Red Cross Tsunami Recovery Program, will address lessons learned during the response and present a photo exhibit highlighting the recovery of affected communities. Presented by the American Red Cross serving King and Kitsap Counties. Admission is free; no tickets required. info 206-726-3534, or http://www.seattleredcross.org NOV 20 - 22, at Ft. Benning, GA; School of the Americas Watch Vigil. Ten thousand plus activists, many of them college students, attend the annual vigil to close the SCHOOL OF ASSASSINS the weekend before Thanksgiving. It is the largest gathering of Latin America solidarity activists each year. SOA is a tax-funded school where Latin Americans have been trained in TORTURE AND ASSASSINATION. This is a special year and day, Nov. 16, of the 20th anniversary of the assassinations of six Jesuits and their housekeeper and her daughter. info http://www.soaw.org **NOV 20 - 22, 9 pm, at Procession Studio, 311 Capitol Way N., and other locations around downtown Olympia; GENDERJAM FESTIVAL. A festival featuring skill-sharing and performances by ladies, trans, and gender queer folks. We live in a society full of power imbalances along lines of race, class, gender, sex, sexuality, age, physical ability, size, and other diverse identities. Come share a common experience that inspires us to fight these norms. info http://www.olyladiyfest.wordpress.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 FRI NOV 20, 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 NOV 20, and subsequent Fridays, 7:30 - 8:30 am, at 23rd and Union, Seattle; MADRONA- LESCHI Citizens against the War PEACE VIGIL. Let those driving to work see that they aren't the only ones against the war, give heart to antiwar supporters on the way to work. Protest the new escalation of the war on Iraq. Come for the whole time or a bit of time, Bring signs- but there are usually extras for all. Coffee afterwards at Verite on 34th. We have been vigiling weekly for 6 years! info Kathy Barker 206- 328-2804 or kbarker@systemsbiology.org, Sarah Banks 206- 720-1389 or SarahB@saranjan.com [confirmed 5/6/09] FRI NOV 20, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., at 2100 Building- 2100 24th Ave, Seattle; Activities for FACILITATING COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS. Does your business or organization want to address issues of racial bias and social justice? This workshop will teach you how to facilitate some of our favorite and most effective workshop activities geared towards moving participants FROM COLORBLINDNESS TO RACIAL COGNIZANCE. While you participate in hands-on exercises, we'll guide you through strategies we've used to help deepen the conversation and allow people to construct new knowledge. Both experienced and novice trainers will learn new skills. This workshop is a great follow-up if you?ve already taken our Train the Trainer! $125 Includes 6 Clock Hours & Light Breakfast. Register at http://www.culturesconnecting.com, info Caprice Hollins 206-353-2831 or Caprice.Hollins@CulturesConnecting.com FRI NOV 20, gather at noon, at Red Square, University of Washington, Seattle; In honor of TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE the Q Center will be hosting several events on campus. TDOR is dedicated to memorializing those who have been killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. We at the Q Center are looking for volunteers to participate in the following events. "Die-in" meet at in front of the obelisk sculpture. The Die-in will take place at 12:20. If you're interested in being apart of this event, please come wearing dark clothing. RSVP to qcenter@u.washington.edu, The die-in will happen in two locations (Red Square and the HUB lawn) and take around thirty minutes total. info http://depts.washington.edu/qcenter/ *FRI NOV 20, 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 NOV 20, 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 NOV 20, 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 NOV 20, 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 NOV 20, 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 NOV 20, 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 NOV 20, 6 pm, at at Montlake and Pacific, in front of the University of Washington entrance stairs, Seattle; Candlelight vigil in honor of TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE the Q Center will be hosting several events on campus. TDOR is dedicated to memorializing those who have been killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. We at the Q Center are looking for volunteers to participate. info http://depts.washington.edu/qcenter/ *FRI NOV 20, and subsequent Fridays, 6 - 7 p.m., at Anderson Park, Redmond Road at 168th, in Redmond; we stand together to WITNESS FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE, still going strong every week since 2002. Please bring signs which reflect current issues (some signs provided). This group is affiliated with Evergreen Peace and Justice http://www.epjc.net and SNOW Sound Nonviolent Opponents of War http://www.snowcoalition.org, All are welcome, info Peggy Loomis, 425-788-5292 or peggyloomis@hotmail.com [confirmed 2/7/07] *FRI NOV 20, 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 NOV 20, 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: "No Logo - BRANDS, GLOBALIZATION & RESISTANCE" (40 min, Sut Jhally, 2003) In the age of the brand, logos are everywhere. But why do some of the world's best-known brands find themselves on the wrong end of the spray paint can -- the targets of anti- corporate campaigns by activists and protesters? No Logo, based on the best-selling book by Canadian journalist and activist Naomi Klein, reveals the reasons behind the backlash against the increasing economic and cultural reach of multinational companies. Analyzing how brands like Nike, The Gap, and Tommy Hilfiger became revered symbols worldwide, Klein argues that globalization is a process whereby corporations discovered that profits lay not in making products (outsourced to low-wage workers in developing countries), but in creating branded identities people adopt in their lifestyles. Double Feature with "ADVERTISING and The End Of The World." (46 min, Sut Jhally, 1997) Discussion follows. Free and open to the public! .. but Donations are kindly accepted. info http://www.meaningfulmovies.org **FRI NOV 20, 7 p.m., Plymouth Congregational Church, 1217 6th Ave. at University St., downtown Seattle; The Seattle Peace Chorus invites you to their annual fall concert "PEACE IN JERUSALEM." Singing songs of peace, unity, and joy, the SEATTLE PEACE CHORUS will perform music from the Jewish, Islamic, and Christian traditions as a preview of the repertoire the Chorus will take to Israel and Palestine in August 2010, performing in the Zimriya World Assembly of Choirs in Jerusalem. The first half of the concert will premiere a new choral work by local Gospel Director Cora Jackson, Bach's Dona Nobis Pacem, Palestrina's Tu Es Petrus, the Arabic Peace Prayer Daoona Nayeesh, and also feature classical and folk music of Persia performed by Kamand, Ahmad Yousefbeigi and Milad Zendehnam. The second half will feature Leonard Bernstein's Chichester Psalms in Hebrew, with virtuoso organist Doug Cleveland. Advance Concert Tickets $15 or $13 for Seniors/ Students/ Disabled ($20/ $18 if purchased at the door); order online at http://www.seattlepeacechorus.org/concert.htm or 206-264- 5532. info Emily Leslie at 206-789-6967 or eleslie@comcast.net **FRI NOV 20, 7:30 - 9 p.m., at Sunset Hill Community Association, 3003 NW 66th St., Seattle; BALLARD FILM FESTIVAL. No admission fee. Award-winning local filmmakers present and discuss their work. Includes adult and student short films. John Helde's "Hello" starring Eric Stoltz, SJ Chiro's "Little Red Riding Hood" and Shawn Telford's "Safe Passage," plus more. Come meet the "filmmakers among us." Popcorn and water available. **NOV 21 & 22, 10 am - 4 pm & noon - 3 pm, at Keystone Congregational Church, 5019 Keystone Pl. N., Seattle; 31st Anniversary ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS FAIR - A Festival Of Hope. Keystone Church members and friends join together for our 31st Annual Festival of Hope. Browse and Christmas shop, have a tasty lunch & enjoy a mingling of cultures. Deli lunch, homemade baked goods, Third World handicrafts, gifts & decorations, and much, much more. This is a nonprofit event: the money you spend goes to support hunger relief and self-help projects, both locally and in developing countries. Free. info 206-632-6021 NOV 21 & 22, at Camp Brotherhood, near Mount Vernon, WA; Paradox of BALANCE: TENDING OURSELVES, TENDING OTHERS Based on the work of Parker J. Palmer. Those of us committed to serving and leading must find ways to take care of ourselves if we want to sustain a lifetime of commitment. $495 includes lodging, meals, facilitation and supplies. payment plans and scholarship funds available. Register at info@wacouragerenewal.org or http://www.wacouragerenewal.org or 206-633-2888 *SAT NOV 21, and subsequent Saturdays through Nov, 10 am - 3 pm, at New Hope Baptist Church, 116 - 21st Ave just north of Yesler in Central District, Seattle; CLEAN GREENS MARKET. If you are interested in some really tasty mustards, collards, green & yellow squash, turnips, spinach and jewelry by Desiree Bradley come see us!! Spread the word!! If you are interested in helping harvest for the market, meet us at the Church at 9 am Fridays. info 206- 323-0534 or http://www.cleangreensfarm.com [updated 9/12/09] *SAT NOV 21, 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 NOV 21, 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 NOV 21, and subsequent Saturdays until further notice, noon - 2 pm, at Westlake Plaza, 4th & Pine, downtown Seattle; PROTEST THE ISRAELI & EGYPTIAN SIEGE ON GAZA. Please watch the short video below to see what the siege is doing to the people of Gaza: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ex0v5BDVFHk, Following sidewalk education, join us for Conversation at La Brea Bakery. info Amin Odeh http://www.VoicesofPalestine.org or Theaacc.org [confirmed 12/17/08] *SAT NOV 21, 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 NOV 21, 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 NOV 21, 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 NOV 21, 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 NOV 21, 3:30 pm, at SIFF Cinema, 321 Mercer St, Seattle Center; KCTS9 Television, KBCS 91.3 FM, Seattle Office for Civil Rights, and the Seattle International Film Festival support our fifth season of FREE DOCUMENTARY FILMS. This show Between The Folds "ORIGAMI: ART + MATH" Presented by ITVS, OrigamiUSA and The Mathematical Association of America. Presented locally by KCTS9 Television Seattle, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, The City of Seattle Office for Civil Rights, the Seattle International Film Festival, and the Puget Area Paper Folding Enthusiasts Roundtable (PAPER). no RSVP required. info http://www.CommunityCinema.org SAT NOV 21, 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 NOV 21, 8:15 pm, at Grand Illusion Cinema, 1403 NE 50th St, Seattle; Emmy-nominated documentary film "Soldiers of Conscience", shows soldiers who support US war efforts and SOLDIERS WHO HAVE BECOME CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS, theater info 206-523-3935 or http://www.grandillusioncinema.org, film info and trailer at http://www.soldiers-themovie.com **SUN NOV 22, 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 NOV 22, 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 NOV 22, 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 NOV 22, 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 NOV 22, 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 NOV 22, and subsequent Sundays, 1 pm, on KCTV (Comcast cable channel 22); PORT OF SEATTLE COMMISSION MEETINGS AIR, with repeats at other schedule openings. info Lloyd Hara 206-726-8053 or CitizensForHara@comcast.net [confirmed 9/5/09] SUN NOV 22, 2 p.m., at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Avenue at Seneca Street, Seattle; Na'alehu Theatre: Hawaiian Slack Key Festival. Slack-key guitar is a treasured musical tradition in Hawaii, where it is called ki ho`alu, (literally, "loosen the key"). With their unique, finger- picked style, slack-key pieces typically reflect Hawaiian themes of stories, feelings, aloha, and nature. The Na'alehu Theater, an organization dedicated to HAWAIIAN CULTURE AND HISTORY, presents its first Seattle Slack Key Festival, featuring Grammy-winning slack-key master Cyril Pahinui. Tickets are $25-$75 at http://www.cyrilpahinui.com **SUN NOV 22, 2:30 p.m., at Saint Benedict Church, 1805 N. 49th Street at Wallingford Avenue, Seattle; The Seattle Peace Chorus invites you to their annual fall concert "PEACE IN JERUSALEM." Singing songs of peace, unity, and joy, the SEATTLE PEACE CHORUS will perform music from the Jewish, Islamic, and Christian traditions as a preview of the repertoire the Chorus will take to Israel and Palestine in August 2010, performing in the Zimriya World Assembly of Choirs in Jerusalem. The first half of the concert will premiere a new choral work by local Gospel Director Cora Jackson, Bach's Dona Nobis Pacem, Palestrina's Tu Es Petrus, the Arabic Peace Prayer Daoona Nayeesh, and also feature classical and folk music of Persia performed by Kamand, Ahmad Yousefbeigi and Milad Zendehnam. The second half will feature Leonard Bernstein's Chichester Psalms in Hebrew, with virtuoso organist Doug Cleveland. Advance Concert Tickets $15 or $13 for Seniors/ Students/ Disabled ($20/ $18 if purchased at the door); order online at http://www.seattlepeacechorus.org/concert.htm or 206-264- 5532. info Emily Leslie at 206-789-6967 or eleslie@comcast.net **SUN NOV 22, 2:30 - 4 p.m., at St. Patrick's, 2702 Broadway East, Seattle; Northwest Interfaith Community Outreach and the Compassionate Action Network invite you to the 23rd Annual INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION, Honoring One Spirit. Speakers from different traditions will share their wisdom and words, a multi-faith choir will sing, and homemade scarves (which attendees are asked to bring) will be blessed for donation to Warm for Winter. RSVP at http://my.compassionateactionnetwork.com/events/23rd-annual-interspiritual, info http://www.compassionateactionnetwork.com SUN NOV 22, 3:30 p.m., at Federal Way 320th Library, 848 South 320th Street, Federal Way; "Rethink Afghanistan" is a ground-breaking documentary focusing on the key issues surrounding this war. The U.S. can play a more constructive role in Afghanistan by engaging civil society than by waging war. "Rethink Afghanistan" (81 min, Robert Greenwald, 2009). Rethink Afghanistan focuses on the key issues surrounding this war. Diverse testimony, including a segment presenting many women of Afghanistan, covers both problems and solutions, while graphic footage of civilian casualties from U.S. air strikes illustrates why MILITARY FORCE IS INEFFECTIVE AT SOLVING AFGHANISTAN'S MANY PROBLEMS. Hear from veterans of the war as they testify to Congress about facts on the ground. info http://www.FederalWayMatters.org **SUN NOV 22, 8:15 pm, at Grand Illusion Cinema, 1403 NE 50th St, Seattle; Emmy-nominated documentary film "Soldiers of Conscience", shows soldiers who support US war efforts and SOLDIERS WHO HAVE BECOME CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS, theater info 206-523-3935 or http://www.grandillusioncinema.org, film info and trailer at http://www.soldiers-themovie.com **MON NOV 23, 10:30 am, at Seattle City Hall, Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 600 4th Ave between James and Cherry Streets, Seattle, and can be viewed live at http;//www.seattle.gov/council ; The Seattle CITY COUNCIL BUDGET COMMITTEE meeting. The Council's Chambers and offices are physically accessible; Print and communications access provided on request. Call 206-684-8888 (TDD: 206- 233-0025) for further information. info 206-684-8888 or http://www.seattle.gov/council MON NOV 23, Registration 11:30 a.m., Lunch noon, Program: 12:15 - 1:45 p.m., at Olive 8 Hotel, 1635 8th Avenue, Seattle; CityClub presents 2009 JEFFERSON AWARDS and a Discussion on The Promise and The Challenge of Service. This "Nobel Prize" for public service is a unique local and nationwide effort that recognizes the highest ideals and achievements of volunteerism in the United States. Moderator and Emcee: Jean Enersen, Anchor, KING 5 TV. 2009 Jefferson Award Winners: Dallas Jessup, Washington Winner and National Nominee, Janie Plath, Washington Winner, Mariana Quarnstrom, Washington Winner. Conversation Featuring: Alison Carl White, Executive Director, Seattle Works; Nancy Long, Executive Director, Executive Service Corps; David Okimoto, Senior Vice President of Community Services, United Way of King County. $35/CityClub Members, $40/Guests and co-presenters, $45/General. info Bridget Anderson 206-682-7395 or cityclub@seattlecityclub.org **MON NOV 23, and subsequent Mondays, noon - 1 pm, on SCAN TV, Public Access cable TV , channel 29/77 in King County or streaming live at http://www.scantv.org Pirate TV CHALLENGES THE MEDIA BLOCKADE by bringing you access to people and information unavailable on the Corporate Sponsor-ship. This show TBA. info Ed Mays http://www.edmaysproductions.net or 206-782-7605 or get on schedule list-serve via PirateTV@clearwire.net [confirmed 8/22/09] *MON NOV 23, and subsequent 4th Mondays, NO MEETING THIS DATE, SEE NOV 30, 6:30 - 9 pm, check the website to confirm location, at the Sunset Hill Community Center, ground floor, at corner of 30th NW & NW 66th, in Ballard, Seattle; SUSTAINABLE BALLARD meeting and Potluck. Please bring your own bowl, spoon & cup. This meeting: topic TBA. Sustainable Ballard's efforts are aimed at preparing for societal, economic, transportation and infrastructural changes that we see coming from OIL DEPLETION in the next decade or sooner. We do not have much time. We do not have the answers either. Each of us have skills we can bring to this effort. info info@sustainableballard.org or 206-789-7646 or http://www.sustainableballard.org [usual time confirmed 8/15/09] MON NOV 23, 7:30 p.m., at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Avenue at Seneca Street, downstairs, enter on Seneca Street, Seattle; Town Hall presents Joel Waldfogel on RETHINKING HOLIDAY GIFTS. The holidays: seasonal cheer, family get-togethers, and presents - lots and lots of presents. But did you really love that sweater from Grandma, or the singing fish from your uncle? And how many gifts did you buy without knowing what the recipient really wanted, or needed? What if it's time to rethink the whole idea of gift-giving? Economist Joel Waldfogel believes that could be a gift in itself. The author of Scroogenomics: Why You Shouldn't Buy Presents for the Holidays, says it's time to stop the madness; by spending $85 billion each winter, making poorly informed choices, maxing out our credit cards, and leaving recipients less than satisfied, we're creating 'deadweight loss.' Instead, Waldfogel proposes gift-giving alternatives that can reclaim the original spirit of the holidays. Presented by the Town Hall Center for Civic Life, with Elliott Bay Book Company. Tickets are $5 at http://www.brownpapertickets.com or 800-838-3006, and at the door beginning at 6:30 pm. Town Hall members receive priority seating. info http://www.townhallseattle.org **MON NOV 23, and subsequent Mondays, 7:30 pm, at St. John United Lutheran Church, 55th & Phinney, across from zoo, Seattle; VOLUNTARY SIMPLICITY GATHERINGS with Cecile Andrews **MON NOV 23, and subsequent Mondays, 8 - 9 pm, on SCAN TV, Public Access cable TV , channel 29/77 in King County or streaming live at http://www.scantv.org Pirate TV CHALLENGES THE MEDIA BLOCKADE by bringing you access to people and information unavailable on the Corporate Sponsor-ship. This show TBA. info Ed Mays http://www.edmaysproductions.net or 206-782-7605 or get on schedule list-serve via PirateTV@clearwire.net [confirmed 8/22/09] TUES NOV 24, at Seattle City Hall, Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 600 4th Ave between James and Cherry Streets, Seattle; The Seattle CITY COUNCIL ENVIRONMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND UTILITIES Committee. The Council's Chambers and offices are physically accessible; Print and communications access provided on request. Call 206-684- 8888 (TDD: 206-233-0025) for further information. info 206-684-8888 or http://www.seattle.gov/council/agendasc/environment.pdf or http://www.seattle.gov/council **TUES NOV 24, 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 NOV 24, 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 9/8/09] TUES NOV 24, and subsequent last Tuesdays, noon - 1 pm, at Offices of Washington State Bar Association, 1325 4th Avenue, Suite 600, Seattle; forum on a topic of LAW & PEACE. This month topic: TBA. 1 CLE credit usually available. Sponsor: Washington State Bar Association World Peace Through Law Section. Members: Free, Non-Section members: $25, Law students: $10. Pre-Registration required. info http://www.wsba.org/lawyers/groups/worldpeace or WSBA 800- 945-9722 [usual times confirmed 11/3/08] **TUES NOV 24, 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 NOV 24, 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 NOV 24, 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 NOV 24, 3 - 5 pm, at Elliott Bay Books, 101 South Main Street, Seattle; A reading by Democracy Now!'s Amy Goodman, who will speak about her new book Breaking the Sound Barrier, with an introduction by the book's editor, Denis Moynihan. AWARD-WINNING JOURNALIST AMY GOODMAN, host of the daily, grassroots, global, radio/TV news hour Democracy Now!, is on a national speaking tour to mark DN!'s 13th anniversary and launch her new book, Breaking the Sound Barrier. Free. info http://tour.democracynow.org/2009/11/seattle_wa_6.html **TUES NOV 24, 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 NOV 24, and subsequent 3 Tuesdays, 6:30 pm, at Kaladi Brothers Coffee, 511 E Pike St between Summit and Belmont, Seattle, Wheelchair accessible; Smash the Church, Smash the State: The EARLY YEARS OF GAY LIBERATION, a newly published anthology, is the topic of a seven-week discussion series. 'This book represents a shapshot of that moment when queers weren't obsessed with tying the knot or picking up a rifle to go off and fight 'terrorists.' Revolution was in the air.' says editor Tommi Avicolli Mecca. Free. Drop-ins welcome. Sponsored by Radical Women and the Freedom Socialist Discussion Series. info 206-722-2453 or http://www.socialism.com/seattle **TUES NOV 24, 7 pm, UNDERGROUND RAILROAD FILM SERIES November Safe House Screening presents Pressure Cooker: Grace Under Pressure. A film by Mark Becker, Jennifer Grausman. Three seniors at Philadelphia's Frankford High School find an unlikely champion in the kitchen of Wilma Stephenson. A legend in the school system, Mrs. Stephenson's hilariously blunt boot-camp method of teaching Culinary Arts is validated by years of scholarship success. Against the backdrop of the row homes of working-class Philadelphia, she has helped countless students reach the top culinary schools in the country. And under her fierce direction, the usual distractions of high school are swept aside as Erica, Dudley and Fatoumata prepare to ACHIEVE BEYOND WHAT ANYONE ELSE EXPECTS from them. Post-screening discussion with Chef Amadeus. info filmfestinfo@langstonarts.org **TUES NOV 24, and subsequent Tuesdays, 7 - 8:30 p.m., at New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle; Study circle "UNDERSTANDING REVOLUTION." How does deep-going social change happen? A weekly discussion group will read Leon Trotsky's acclaimed work The History of the Russian Revolution, which details the world's first socialist uprising. Free. Everyone welcome. Sponsor: Freedom Socialist Party. info 206-722-2453, fspseattle@mindspring.com [added 8/9/09] TUES NOV 24, 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] **TUES NOV 24, 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] NOV 25, United Nations International Day for the ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN. WEDS NOV 25, at the Regal Meridian Theater, 1501 7th Ave, a block NW of the Convention Center, Seattle; Seattle will be the second city in the country to show a remarkable new feature FILM ON THE ROOTS OF POVERTY AND HUNGER in the world. "The End of Poverty?" offers new insights, visuals, and examples of the roles of colonialism, land and resource rights, forced labor, military action, trade, debt, World Bank and IMF policies, etc. Narrated by Martin Sheen, the film includes powerful stories and interviews with community leaders from 5 countries and first rank experts including 2 Nobel laureates in economics, a former Vice President of the World Bank, a Brookings expert, the Vice President of Brazil, and the authors of "Confessions of an Economic Hitman" and "Nemesis". info on film http://www.theendofpoverty.com, Show times 206-223-9600, info Glen Gersmehl, 206-349-2501 or lpf@ecunet.org or http://www.lutheranpeace.org **WEDS NOV 25, 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 8/19/09] **WEDS NOV 25, 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 NOV 25, 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 NOV 25, 3:30 - 7 pm, at the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, West Seattle; Community Alliance for Global Justice's 7th Teach Out! FOOD EDUCATION EMPOWERMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY Team (FEEST). Community Potluck! CAGJ members and supporters will join other great people for food and community-building at FEEST's November Community Potluck: Bring a dish that is meaningful to you made with local and organic ingredients if possible. Join us for cooking in the kitchen at 3:30 pm, the potluck begins at 5:30pm, Clean up at 7 pm (please plan to stay and clean up. It's an important part of FEEST's community agreements). FEEST is a youth-run program out of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. FEEST youth participants gather every Wednesday at 3:30 pm to kick it in the kitchen, prepare a delicious and healthy meal, and then eat all together family-style while learning more about food in our communities. At the end of every month, FEEST throws Community Potlucks where people of all ages are invited to share and dialogue. FEEST's blog entries are written by FEEST leaders and feature photography by the wonderful youth and staff. RSVP required to Teresa at fjp@seattleglobaljustice.org **WEDS NOV 25, 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 NOV 25, 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 NOV 25, 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 NOV 25, 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 NOV 25, and subsequent Wednesdays, 6 p.m. on KBCS-FM, 91.3, online at http://www.kbcs.fm ; Live call-in talk show "VOICES OF DIVERSITY" will focus on topics related to CULTURAL DIVERSITY, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC ISSUES. The show is produced by Community Volunteers. Show is sponsored by the City of Bellevue Parks and Community Services department and KBCS; We'll also be taking calls from our listeners at 425-564-2424. This show: TBA. Share your story at 425- 564-2424. info Callie Shanafelt 425-452-7922 or cshanafelt@ci.bellevue.wa.us or http://www.kbcs.fm Show archive online at http://kbcs.fm/site/PageServer?pagename=voicesofdiversity [confirmed 7/20/09] **WEDS NOV 25, 7 & 9 pm, at Grand Illusion Cinema, 1403 NE 50th St, Seattle; Emmy-nominated documentary film "Soldiers of Conscience", shows soldiers who support US war efforts and SOLDIERS WHO HAVE BECOME CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS, theater info 206-523-3935 or http://www.grandillusioncinema.org, film info and trailer at http://www.soldiers-themovie.com **WEDS NOV 25, 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 NOV 25, 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] **WEDS NOV 25, 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 NOV 26, holiday, suggest checking, 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 NOV 26, holiday, suggest checking, 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 11/2/09] **THURS NOV 26, holiday, suggest checking, 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] **NOV 27 - DEC 3, at Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave, Capitol Hill between Pike & Pine, Seattle; The Yes Men Fix The World (87 min, Andy Bichlbaum & Mike Bonanno, 2009) is a screwball true story about two gonzo political activists who, posing as top executives of giant corporations, LIE THEIR WAY INTO BIG BUSINESS CONFERENCES and pull off the world's most outrageous pranks. From New Orleans to India to New York City, armed with little more than cheap thrift- store suits, the Yes Men squeeze raucous comedy out of all the ways that CORPORATE GREED IS DESTROYING THE PLANET. Bruno meets Michael Moore in this gut-busting wake-up call that proves a little imagination can go a long way towards vanquishing the Cult of Greed. Who knew fixing the world could be so much fun? "Comedic vigilante justice? Media savvy pie-to-the-face." -USA Today. With the Yes Men live on Nov 27th only at the 7pm & 9 pm screenings. Watch the trailer: http://theyesmenfixtheworld.com/ ticket information http://www.nwfilmforum.org **NOV 27 - 29, in Seattle; The People's Summit WTO+10 Global Justice Forward! Tenth Anniversary of Battle of Seattle PROTESTS AGAINST THE WTO. Join us to reclaim and amplify our voices with the vision we have for a healthy planet and people. Let's harness the spirit of the 1999 WTO protests in Seattle with a renewed commitment to move global justice forward! Fri Nov 27, 7 pm Amy Goodman at Town Hall & 7 and 9 p.m. screenings of film The Yes Men at NW Film Forum. Sat Nov 28, Opening Plenary, "The Climate is Changing - It's Time for Solutions!" & Workshops at Seattle University, 9 - 5 pm. Sat Evening, Reclaiming Community? Plenary, Dinner & Music at New Hope Baptist Church, 6 - 10 pm. Sun Nov 29, Workshops, Plenary & Strategy Session on Cross-sector Organizing, at Seattle University, 10 - 5 pm. Sun evening, Closing Plenary, "Global Justice Forward!" Town Hall, 6 - 9 pm. Confirmed speakers: Leo Gerard, United Steel-Workers President, Amy Goodman, Democracy Now!, Dena Hoff, National Family Farm Coalition & Via Campesina, Eric Holt-Gimenez & Annie Shattuck, Food First, Rev. Robert Jeffrey, Black Dollar Days Task Force, David Korten (When Corporations Rule the World, Agenda For a New Economy), Thea Lee, AFL-CIO, Sylvia Ordu?o, Michigan Welfare Rights Organization and National Planning Committee, U.S. Social Forum, The Yes Men. Workshop topics: Building a New Economy, Fighting for Trade & Climate & Food Justice; Battling Poverty, Resisting the Green & Blue Revolutions, Immigrant Rights; Your Right to Protest, Grassroots Media, Art & Activism, Building anti-racist movements, Youth Organizing, Direct Action Organizing, Cross Border Organizing; And more! All events free or by donation; no registration required. Volunteers needed! The People's Summit is sponsored by: BALLE Seattle - Business Alliance for Local Living Economies, Central Co-op's Madison Market, Clean Greens Farm, Citizens Trade Campaign, Common Action, Community Alliance for Global Justice, Dyke Community Activists, Eat the State, Growing WA, Heroico Battalon de San Patricio, International Socialist Organization, Seattle Branch, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, Lettuce Link/Solid Ground, Mangrove Action Project, Martin Luther King County Labor Council, Northwest Resistance Against Genetic Engineering, Peace Action of WA, People-Centered Development Forum, PUSO - Philippine-US Solidarity Organization, Reclaim the Media, Riseup Collective, Seattle CISPES - Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador, Seattle Young People?s Project, SEEDS ? Social Ecology Education Demonstration School, The Society for Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA), WA Blue Green Alliance, WA Fair Trade Coalition, Washington State Labor Council, Witness for Peace Northwest, YES! Magazine, To volunteer contact volunteer@seattleglobaljustice.org, info or to volunteer http://seattleplus10.org/ or 206-405-4600 FRI NOV 27, BUY NOTHING DAY, traditionally the busiest shopping day of the year. Get together and take a stand against the chronic overconsumption that is the mother of all our ecological, psychological and political problems. Don't succumb to the advertising! Don't buy worthless gifts! an annual celebration of non-consumerism, info http://www.adbusters.org/campaigns/bnd **FRI NOV 27, and subsequent Fridays, 7:30 - 8:30 am, at 23rd and Union, Seattle; MADRONA- LESCHI Citizens against the War PEACE VIGIL. Let those driving to work see that they aren't the only ones against the war, give heart to antiwar supporters on the way to work. Protest the new escalation of the war on Iraq. Come for the whole time or a bit of time, Bring signs- but there are usually extras for all. Coffee afterwards at Verite on 34th. We have been vigiling weekly for 6 years! info Kathy Barker 206- 328-2804 or kbarker@systemsbiology.org, Sarah Banks 206- 720-1389 or SarahB@saranjan.com [confirmed 5/6/09] **FRI NOV 27, 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 NOV 27, 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 NOV 27, 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 NOV 27, 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 NOV 27, 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 NOV 27, 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 NOV 27, 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 NOV 27, and subsequent Fridays, 6 - 7 p.m., at Anderson Park, Redmond Road at 168th, in Redmond; we stand together to WITNESS FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE, still going strong every week since 2002. Please bring signs which reflect current issues (some signs provided). This group is affiliated with Evergreen Peace and Justice http://www.epjc.net and SNOW Sound Nonviolent Opponents of War http://www.snowcoalition.org, All are welcome, info Peggy Loomis, 425-788-5292 or peggyloomis@hotmail.com [confirmed 2/7/07] **FRI NOV 27, 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 NOV 27, 7 - 9 p.m., at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Avenue at Seneca Street, Seattle; Amy Goodman Live: Celebrating an expanding world of GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY JOURNALISM. Award-winning journalist Amy Goodman, host of Democracy Now!, is on a national speaking tour to launch her new book, Breaking the Sound Barrier. Doors open 6 pm. KBCS, Reclaim the Media, and the Seattle Plus 10 Organizing Committee present a benefit for KBCS 91.3FM Community Radio, featuring broadcast journalist Amy Goodman, who will speak about her new book Breaking the Sound Barrier, with an introduction by the book's editor, Denis Moynihan. Sliding Scale: $15-$25, available at http://www.kbcs.fm, info http://tour.democracynow.org/2009/11/seattle_wa_7.html **FRI NOV 27, 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: "Malls R Us" (78 min, Helene Klodawsky, 2009). Combining nostalgia, dazzling architecture, pop culture, economics and politics, Malls R Us examines North America's most popular and profitable suburban destination-the enclosed shopping center-and how for consumers they function as a communal, even ceremonial experience and, for retailers, sites where their idealism, passion and greed merge. Malls R Us discusses the PSYCHOLOGICAL APPEAL OF MALLS to consumers, how architects design their environments to combine consumerism with nature and spectacle, how suburban shopping centers impart social values, how malls are transforming the traditional notions of community, social space and human interaction, and shows nostalgic mall fans who commemorate the closing of older malls. Discussion follows. Free and open to the public! .. but Donations are kindly accepted. info http://www.meaningfulmovies.org or http://www.adbusters.org/campaigns/bnd **FRI NOV 27, 7 and 9 p.m. screenings, at the Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave., between Pike & Pine, Seattle; Friday Night At the MEANINGFUL MOVIES and Wallingford Neighbors for Peace and Justice will be helping with the WTO 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION. The Yes Men Fix The World (87 min, Andy Bichlbaum & Mike Bonanno, 2009) is a screwball true story about two gonzo political activists who, posing as top executives of giant corporations, LIE THEIR WAY INTO BIG BUSINESS CONFERENCES and pull off the world's most outrageous pranks. From New Orleans to India to New York City, armed with little more than cheap thrift- store suits, the Yes Men squeeze raucous comedy out of all the ways that CORPORATE GREED IS DESTROYING THE PLANET. Bruno meets Michael Moore in this gut-busting wake-up call that proves a little imagination can go a long way towards vanquishing the Cult of Greed. Who knew fixing the world could be so much fun? "Comedic vigilante justice? Media savvy pie-to-the-face." -USA Today Discussion follows. With the YES MEN LIVE IN PERSON. info http://www.meaningfulmovies.org or http://seattleplus10.org/ Watch the trailer: http://theyesmenfixtheworld.com/ ticket information http://www.nwfilmforum.org **FRI NOV 27, at Hidmo, 2000 S Jackson St at 20th, Seattle; Afterparty! After Amy Goodman and Yes Men Events (see above). The event kicks off a week of actions marking the TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SEATTLE WTO GATHERING, including a weekend-long People's Summit with a diverse lineup of speakers and workshops. Hidmo and KBCS work closely together. It's an arts and community center cleverly disguised as an Eritrean restaurant. Recently, Hidmo created the Hidmo Community Empowerment Project, was shortlisted for the Stranger Genius Award, and was profiled on Seattle Channel. NOV 28 - DEC 3, Vancouver BC, Bellingham, Seattle, Portland, Eugene, and other places; Pacific Northwest convergence march into the WORLD MARCH FOR PEACE AND NONVIOLENCE. Organizers needed, info 253-627-3007 or parkeburgess@gmail.com or http://www.ourtragicflaw.com NOV 28 - 29, in Seattle; People's Summit with participatory sessions on 2 themes: Building today's movements for SOCIAL JUSTICE AND RESISTANCE TO CORPORATE CONTROL; and Learning from the lessons of the 1999 protests. info http://seattleplus10.org/ or info@seattlePLUS10.org *SAT NOV 28, 9 - 5 pm, at Seattle University; Opening Plenary, "The CLIMATE IS CHANGING - It's Time for Solutions!" & Workshops. Part of Nov 27-29 The People's Summit WTO+10 Global Justice Forward! Tenth Anniversary of Battle of Seattle PROTESTS AGAINST THE WTO. See sponsors and other details at Nov 27 - 29 item above. To volunteer contact volunteer@seattleglobaljustice.org, info or to volunteer http://seattleplus10.org/ or 206-405-4600 **SAT NOV 28, 10 am - 3 pm, at New Hope Baptist Church, 116 - 21st Ave just north of Yesler in Central District, Seattle; CLEAN GREENS MARKET. If you are interested in some really tasty mustards, collards, green & yellow squash, turnips, spinach and jewelry by Desiree Bradley come see us!! Spread the word!! If you are interested in helping harvest for the market, meet us at the Church at 9 am Fridays. info 206-323-0534 or http://www.cleangreensfarm.com [updated 9/12/09] **SAT NOV 28, 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 NOV 28, and subsequent 4th Saturdays, 11 am, meet at Westlake Park, 4th & Pine in downtown Seattle; Join Veterans For Peace in its monthly walk-about against war. END THE U.S. OCCUPATIONS OF IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN! Prosecute War Criminals, Not War Resisters! Walk to Pike Place Market. Demonstrate and pass out flyers until 1 pm. info 206-499-1220 or projectsafehaven@hotmail.com [confirmed 9/22/09] **SAT NOV 28, 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 NOV 28, and subsequent Saturdays until further notice, noon - 2 pm, at Westlake Plaza, 4th & Pine, downtown Seattle; PROTEST THE ISRAELI & EGYPTIAN SIEGE ON GAZA. Please watch the short video below to see what the siege is doing to the people of Gaza: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ex0v5BDVFHk, Following sidewalk education, join us for Conversation at La Brea Bakery. info Amin Odeh http://www.VoicesofPalestine.org or Theaacc.org [confirmed 12/17/08] **SAT NOV 28, 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 NOV 28, 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 NOV 28, 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 NOV 28, 6 - 10 pm, at New Hope Baptist Church, 116 - 21st Ave just north of Yesler in Central District, Seattle; RECLAIMING COMMUNITY - Plenary, Dinner & Music. Part of Nov 27-29 The People's Summit WTO+10 Global Justice Forward! Tenth Anniversary of Battle of Seattle PROTESTS AGAINST THE WTO. See sponsors and other details at Nov 27 - 29 item above. To volunteer contact volunteer@seattleglobaljustice.org, info or to volunteer http://seattleplus10.org/ or 206-405-4600 NOV 29 - DEC 2, at Creech Air Force Base, Indian Springs, Nevada; NO DRONES ACTIONS with Cindy Sheehan. Carpool from Bellingham/ Seattle, info http://www.nodrones.com or Lisa 360-292-3439 *SUN NOV 29, 10 - 5 pm, at Seattle University; Workshops, Plenary & Strategy Session on CROSS-SECTOR ORGANIZING. Part of Nov 27-29 The People's Summit WTO+10 Global Justice Forward! Tenth Anniversary of Battle of Seattle PROTESTS AGAINST THE WTO. See sponsors and other details at Nov 27 - 29 item above. To volunteer contact volunteer@seattleglobaljustice.org, info or to volunteer http://seattleplus10.org/ or 206-405-4600 **SUN NOV 29, 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 NOV 29, 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 NOV 29, 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 NOV 29, 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 NOV 29, 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 NOV 29, and subsequent Sundays, 1 pm, on KCTV (Comcast cable channel 22); PORT OF SEATTLE COMMISSION MEETINGS AIR, with repeats at other schedule openings. info Lloyd Hara 206-726-8053 or CitizensForHara@comcast.net [confirmed 9/5/09] *SUN NOV 29, 6 - 9 pm, at Town Hall, 8th & Seneca, Seattle; Closing Plenary, "GLOBAL JUSTICE FORWARD!" Part of Nov 27-29 The People's Summit WTO+10 Global Justice Forward! Tenth Anniversary of Battle of Seattle PROTESTS AGAINST THE WTO. See sponsors and other details at Nov 27 - 29 item above. To volunteer contact volunteer@seattleglobaljustice.org, info or to volunteer http://seattleplus10.org/ or 206-405-4600 **MON NOV 30, and subsequent Mondays, noon - 1 pm, on SCAN TV, Public Access cable TV , channel 29/77 in King County or streaming live at http://www.scantv.org Pirate TV CHALLENGES THE MEDIA BLOCKADE by bringing you access to people and information unavailable on the Corporate Sponsor-ship. This show TBA. info Ed Mays http://www.edmaysproductions.net or 206-782-7605 or get on schedule list-serve via PirateTV@clearwire.net [confirmed 8/22/09] *MON NOV 30, but usually 4th Mondays, 6:30 - 9 pm, 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: HOLIDAY EXCHANGE. This year we are teaming up with Freecycle to give you an opportunity to release some possessions and acquire great gifts (or gift-making materials) for the holiday season. Rules will be posted shortly. As usual: Potluck at 6:30, and program starts at 7 pm. 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 NOV 30, and subsequent Mondays, 7:30 pm, at St. John United Lutheran Church, 55th & Phinney, across from zoo, Seattle; VOLUNTARY SIMPLICITY GATHERINGS with Cecile Andrews **MON NOV 30, and subsequent Mondays, 8 - 9 pm, on SCAN TV, Public Access cable TV , channel 29/77 in King County or streaming live at http://www.scantv.org Pirate TV CHALLENGES THE MEDIA BLOCKADE by bringing you access to people and information unavailable on the Corporate Sponsor-ship. This show TBA. info Ed Mays http://www.edmaysproductions.net or 206-782-7605 or get on schedule list-serve via PirateTV@clearwire.net [confirmed 8/22/09] DEC 1 - 27, at Intiman Theatre, Seattle Center; BLACK NATIVITY with Gospel and Holiday favorites. The Christmas Story with the punch of a Gospel Church. Musical direction and arrangements by Pastor Patrinell Wright. Tickets 206- 269-1900 or http://www.intiman.org 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/ TUES DEC 1, 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 DEC 1, 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 DEC 1, and subsequent 1st Tuesdays, 7 p.m., phone for location, Seattle; meeting of CITIZENS FOR OVERT ACTION, educating the public about the threat to democracy here and abroad posed by covert action, told us about the CIA- Crack connection a decade before the San Jose Mercury report came out, info and to confirm meeting dates 206-547- 7735 [updated 2/24/07] TUES DEC 1, 7 - 8:30 pm, at CAMP, 722 18th Ave. near Colombia St, Central Area of Seattle; Planning meeting of the MARTIN LUTHER KING CELEBRATION Committee, preparing for the Jan 18, 2010, MLK Day March and Rally. info Larry Gossett 206-296-1002 or http://www.MLKSeattle.org DEC 2, International Day for the ABOLITION OF SLAVERY WEDS DEC 2, 9 am - 5:15 pm, at Washington State Convention & Trade Center, Seattle; 2nd Annual SOLAR POWER: PROJECTS AND PERMITTING. Solar power is becoming a viable, reliable, and cost-efficient form of energy in the Northwest. If you own property, or if you represent clients with real estate, or are simply interested in the possibilities of Solar Power, you should join us at the Second Annual Solar Power - Projects and Permitting Conference. Join us to learn about the possibilities, and how to put them into action. Solar Power: Recent History and Future Potential; Solar Policy: Incentives and Markets; Financing Solar Projects; Residential Solar Updates and Commercial Solar Projects; LEED Certification and Other Green Building Certification Programs; Becoming an Accredited Installer; The View from a Utility. This seminar is available via Live Webcast, which will allow you to tap into our event with your computer. Live CLE Credits are available for WA. registration and info 800-574-4852 WEDS DEC 2, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, at University Unitarian Church, 6556 35th NE, Seattle; former ABE KELLER PEACE EDUCATION FUND invites you to join our tasty and informative Wine and CheeseFun(d) Raiser. Hear Seth Manzel of Coffee Strong on GI resistance, Don Whitmore on Obama's nuclear disarmament agenda, and our Peace Activist trainees. info 206-722-1669 WEDS DEC 2, 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 DEC 2, 6 - 9:30 pm, at The Garden House, 2336 15th Ave South, Seattle; Seattle Now's All Holiday Gathering and Annual Meeting. Please join NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN for potluck, fun, and board elections. Spoken word and tarot readings with Rev. Shae Savoy, Poet-Priestess and Tarot Reader. info nowseattle@gmail.com or 206-632-8547 WEDS DEC 2, 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 DEC 2, 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] THURS DEC 3, at Seattle City Hall, Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 600 4th Ave between James and Cherry Streets, Seattle; The Seattle CITY COUNCIL FINANCE AND BUDGET COMMITTEE meeting. info 206-684-8888 or http://www.seattle.gov/council/agendasc/finance.pdf THURS DEC 3, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., at Rainier Beach Branch, 125 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle; FREE CITIZENSHIP INFORMATION AND LEGAL ASSISTANCE! The Seattle Public Library, City of Seattle Human Services Department and the King County Library System will offer citizenship workshops. Free and open to the public. No registration is required. The workshops will feature presentations by Library staff members and immigration experts. An immigration lawyer or Bureau of Immigration Appeals (BIA) accredited advocate will be able to provide advice and answer questions from participants. Private consultations with the attorney will be available during the last part of the workshop. Participants will be given free naturalization information booklets and N-400 naturalization application forms. Languages: English, Lao, Somali, Oromo, Amharic, Tigrigina, and Vietnamese. info or assistance in other languages 206- 386-4148 THURS DEC 3, 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 DEC 3, and subsequent 1st Thursdays, 6 - 8 pm, [note new location] at Kaladi Brothers Coffee, 511 E Pike St, Seattle; The LESBIAN GAY BISEXUAL TRANSGENDER QUEER BOOK CLUB. monthly book: TBA. info http://www.seattlelgbt.org [updated 12/21/08] THURS DEC 3, and subsequent 1st Thursdays, 6 - 7 p.m., at the downtown branch of the Seattle Public Library, 1000 4th Ave, Seattle; The Newcomers Resource Project at the King County Bar Association and the Seattle Public Library present a monthly LEGAL WORKSHOP series geared to IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES living in King County. Each installation of the series will feature a presentation given by community advocates and attorneys, immediately followed by the opportunity for questions and feedback. The series aims to arm newcomers and allies with knowledge of pertinent laws and an understanding of strategies for seeking recourse for violations of rights. Interpretation will be provided at every workshop. This workshop TBA. info Arielle 206-267-7027 or arieller@kcba.org **THURS DEC 3, 7 pm, at MOHAI, Seattle; Film: 'This Is What Democracy Looks Like' (72 min, Jill Freidberg, 2000) "Of all the Seattle WTO PROTEST DOCUMENTARIES, zines, and testimonies, this film is the one that will make sense of what happened...It's beautiful, moving, and will force you to question how far you would go to stand up for your rights." - Portland Mercury. "?a truly ground-breaking accomplishment. With beautiful graphics, a passionate narrative, and stunning writing, it embodies the spirit of the protests." - Naomi Klein, Columnist and author of NO LOGO. In partnership with the Harry Bridges Center from the University of Washington and the Young Professionals International Network (YPIN) from the World Affairs Council, will mark the 10th anniversary of the WTO protests in Seattle. The screening will be followed by a discussion with filmmaker, Jill Freidberg, Matthew Sparke and Verlene Jones moderated by KUOW reporter Deborah Wang. Guests will examine how the actions of 1999 have influenced present day events along with how they will continue to shape the future. A pre-screening reception will be held with Freidberg, Sparke and Jones for an additional cost. info http://www.seattlePLUS10.org *THURS DEC 3, 7:30 pm, at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Avenue at Seneca Street, Downstairs, enter on Seneca, Seattle; Town Hall presents Nomi Prins on The UGLY TRUTH BEHIND OUR FINANCIAL CRISIS. The federal government's financial bailout was a scary and maddening wake-up call for America. But Wall-Street-insider-turned-journalist Nomi Prins, author of It Takes a Pillage, says our eyes aren't all the way open yet. Prins, former managing director at Goldman Sachs and current senior fellow at Demos, knows Big Finance and big money, and says that amid the bailout's exposure of greed, irresponsible regulation, and selfish mind-sets, the scariest part is that for all the trillions we're spending or committing, our economic system remains in disarray - and Washington has no real plan for fixing it. Presented by Town Hall?s Center for Civic Life, with Demos and Elliott Bay Book Company. Series supported by RealNetworks Foundation, the Brown 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 DEC 4 - 13, in Nicaragua; FAIR COFFEE HARVEST. This winter, spend your vacation harvesting social justice, and join Global Exchange's Fair Coffee Harvest Reality Tour to Nicaragua! Our delegation will highlight the difference between fair and free trade coffee. Participants will live with a local farming family and work alongside the farmers to cultivate coffee. This is a unique opportunity to experience the other side of the struggle for social and economic justice and learn about a complex issue first- hand. $950. info http://www.globalexchange.org/tours/951.html or Sneh Rao sneh@globalexchange.org **DEC 4, 5, & 6, in Tijuana, Mexico; 6th U.S./ Cuba/ Venezuela/ Mexico/ NORTH-SOUTH AMERICA LABOR CONFERENCE, Meet frontline leaders of the struggles throughout Latin America and the Caribbean - from Cuba, Mexico, Honduras, Nicaragua, Haiti, Bolivia, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Colombia, Philippines, Panama ... Discuss the ALBA alternative to the imperialist Free Trade agreements like NAFTA, immigration, solidarity and Nuestra America development uniting the workers movement throughout the region. Share ways workers are meeting the challenge of the global economic crisis. Special Freedom for the Cuban Five program and dinner on Dec. 4 with family members of the Cuban heroes unjustly held in U.S. prisons just days before the resentencing of Ramon and Fernando Participants are encouraged maximize discussion opportunities by staying at the conference venue: Hotel Palacio Azteca Reservations can be made at: Reservaciones de Hotel: Hotel Palacio Azteca, Blvd Cuahutemoc Sur #213 Colonia Davila, 22400 Tijuana, Mexico, Toll Free from USA 1 888 901 3720 Toll Free From Mexico 01 8000266660 Single/Sencilla Room $80 U.S. Dollars, Double/Doble Room $114 U.S. Dollars. (This will included two breakfasts and one dinner, Este precio incluye dos desayunos y una cena). Please mention the/Favor de mencionar para un descueanto al: Cuba Labor Conference to get the discounted price. Registration including Friday dinner and Free the Cuban Five program - $85 ($75 for residents of Mexico) - $55 for Sat/Sun. only. Register at http://laborexchange.blogspot.com, or download form and mail check to Labor Exchange, POB 39188, Redford MI 48239. If you have a problem contact 313-575-4933 or laborexchange@aol.com *FRI DEC 4, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, in Thomas Berry Hall, Whidbey Institute, Whidbey Island; Susan Howlett leads 3rd Annual Not-for-Profit Workshop, SUSTAINING YOUR ORGANIZATION BY SUSTAINING YOURSELF: a solution that makes sense. Are you worn out from trying to achieve your mission as the need grows more urgent and your capacity grows thinner? Do you feel responsible for securing your budget as funding streams dry up and your board shies away from fundraising? Is it hard to keep staff and volunteers motivated and productive while they're being asked to do more with less? You are not alone. If you're feeling drained and out of balance, this session will help you tap into the deep wells within you that restore and nourish you while you help repair the world. This one day workshop includes special offers to fully integrate your renewal. FRI DEC 4, 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 [updated 10/2/09] FRI DEC 4, and subsequent 1st Fridays, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, at Bellingham Dharma Hall, 1101 N. State Street, third floor, corner of Maple, Bellingham; MEDITATION FOR PEACE 5:30 - 6, Sponsored by the Bellingham Buddhist Peace Fellowship and Bellingham Dharma Hall. Followed by BUDDHIST PEACE FELLOWSHIP meeting, 6:15 - 7:30. All community members welcome. info 360-527-9101 [added 3/25/06] **FRI DEC 4, 6 pm cocktail, 6:45 dinner and program, at House of Hong Restaurant, 409 8th Ave. S., Seattle; TOP CONTRIBUTORS TO THE ASIAN COMMUNITY Dinner. this year's honorees will include: Martha Choe, Chief Administrative Officer of the Gates Foundation; Dow Constantine, King County Executive-elect; Lloyd Hara, King County Assessor- elect; Mike McGinn, Mayor-elect of Seattle; John Okamoto, Executive director of 8,000-member Washington Educators Association. Registration $45 advance, $55 after Dec. 2, $60 for walk-in if available; $30 for students with I.D., $35 student walk-ins. Register at 206-223-0623 or rsvp@nwasianweekly.com FRI DEC 4, 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 DEC 4, 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 Age Of Stupid" (93 min, Franny Armstrong, 2009). The Age Of Stupid is the new cinema documentary from the Director of 'McLibel' and the Producer of the Oscar-winning 'One Day in September'. This enormously ambitious drama-documentary-animation hybrid stars Oscar-nominated Pete Postlethwaite as an old man living in the devastated world of 2055, watching 'archive' footage from 2008 and asking: WHY DIDN'T WE STOP CLIMATE CHANGE while we had the chance? Discussion follows. Free and open to the public! .. but Donations are kindly accepted. info http://www.meaningfulmovies.org FRI DEC 4, 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 DEC 4, and subsequent 1st Fridays, 7:30 pm, at 911 Media Arts Center, 402 9th Ave N, Seattle; 911 Media Arts Center and Hazel Wolf Environmental Film Network present a monthly showcase of progressive documentaries called the GREEN FILM SERIES. The HWEFN opens up its extensive film library to showcase documentaries of all shapes and sizes on environmental issues. This evening features topic TBA. Admission $5. info http://www.911media.org or http://www.hazelfilm.org/greenfilms.html#reinvention FRI DEC 4, 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 DEC 5 & 6, 9:30 am - 6 pm, at the 2100 Building, 2100 24th Ave, Seattle; Become A More Powerful Peacemaker In Your Family, Community, And Workplace. Become a Compassionate Listener, helping to bring peace and healing to your life and our world ? just in time for the holiday season. Many professionals, teachers, parents, counselors, coaches, mediators, etc. have found their work greatly enhanced thorough integrating the practices of Compassionate Listening. Your personal life will be enhanced, with improved relationships with family, friends and co-workers, helping to bring peace and healing to the world - and bring compassionate support to yourself. Learn how to bring the powerful practices of COMPASSIONATE LISTENING into your daily life. Facilitated by Andrea Cohen & Susan Partnow. 2-day Basic Intensive. Sliding scale from $150-350. Special friends' rate of 50% discount after first person pays full fee. Partial scholarship money may also be available. info Andrea 206-523-6018 or cohencomm@comcast.net or http://www.compassionatelistening.org/calendar or http://dec09intensive.eventbrite.com or 360-626-4411 SAT DEC 5, in Olympia; 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. Listening and speaking from the heart - even in the heat of conflict. Facilitated by Leah Green. Basic Intensive. info http://www.compassionatelistening.org/calendar or 360-626- 4411 **SAT DEC 5, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Cleveland High School, 5511 15th Ave. S., Seattle, metro routes 106 and 60; FORECLOSURE PREVENTION WORKSHOP. What are your options to keep or save your home? Get answers from government agencies, lenders and non-profit agencies. Come discuss refinancing or modifying your loans, learn about foreclosure prevention programs, and understand the foreclosure process. Bring copies with you: photo ID, Social Security card, closing documents, last 2 years W-2's and tax returns, last 2 months pay stubs, last 2 bank statements, and monthly mortgage statements. Also, if you have them, layoff notice from employer and medical letter from doctor. For an immediate referral to a mortgage counselor, call Washington Information Network by dialing 211. Sponsored by: City of Seattle Office of Housing, Seattle Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington State Department of Financial Institutions, Comcast, and the Asset-Building Collaborative of Seattle-King County. To register, call the Urban League at 800-368-1455 SAT DEC 5, 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 DEC 5, noon market starts, 8 pm - midnight music, at Low Income Housing Institute, Seattle; PUNK ROCK FLEA MARKET returns to the Underground Events Center. everyone is welcome, it's all ages until the evening, and it costs just $25 per space to sell at the market. However, this is gonna be an even nuttier PRFM than usual. The December show is always our busiest and we won't be using the outside space this time. Once expenses are covered, all additional proceeds will go to LOW INCOME HOUSING ADVOCATES LIHI, info http://www.lihi.org, info PRFleamarket@gmail.com or 206- 957-8076 or http://www.myspace.com/punkrock_fleamarket **SAT DEC 5, 2 p.m., South end of Wallingford Playfield, at the intersection of N42nd St & Densmore Ave N, Seattle; Spokespeople Bike Ride. Seattle is one of America's BEST CITIES FOR BIKING. Spokespeople will make it even better! Starting at Wallingford Playfield, Spokespeople will travel on the first Saturday of every month between neighborhood centers. Spokespeople will gather new and experienced urban cyclists in a fun, low carbon activity. Join us! info http://www.spokespeople.us or info@spokespeople.us or 206-547-9569 or 206-713-6269 day of ride cell SAT DEC 5, 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 10/2/09] SAT DEC 5, 4 pm, at SIFF Cinema, 321 Mercer St, Seattle Center; KCTS9 Television, KBCS 91.3 FM, Seattle Office for Civil Rights, and the Seattle International Film Festival support our fifth season of FREE DOCUMENTARY FILMS. This show young@heart "Special Holiday Event!" no RSVP required. info http://www.CommunityCinema.org SAT DEC 5, and subsequent 1st Saturdays, 8 - 10 pm, at Hidmo Eritrean Cuisine Restaurant, 2000 S. Jackson Street at 20th, Seattle; COMMUNITIES AGAINST RAPE AND ABUSE (CARA) invite you to Ladies First, with the support and sponsorship of Hidmo Entertainment, B-Girl Bench, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, and Many Community Artists & Activists. Ladies First puts ladies first, by featuring or highlighting women and transgender people through their creation of various art forms. whether it is Hip Hop, Funk, drumming, guitar, spokenword, Rock, djing, metal work, jewelry, emceeing, b-girl, dance, music, art, graffitti, and so much more. info cara.intern@gmail.com ulucar@gmail.com [confirmed 09/27/08] SUN DEC 6, 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 DEC 6, 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 DEC 6, 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 DEC 7, and subsequent 1st Mondays, Free GRANTWRITING CLINICS for Nonprofits. A joint venture between the Nonprofit Assistance Center and the Puget Sound Grant Writers Association Nonprofit Assistance Center. Up to 2 members from an organization may bring a RFP, application guidelines, draft proposal or a proposal not funded and an experienced grant writer will give you one-on-one guidance! Organizations must have budgets under $500,000. Seen by appointment only. info 206-324-5850 or http://www.nacseattle.org or info@NACSeattle.org or http://www.dakotta.com or 206-973 7449 [usual time confirmed 5/15/06] MON DEC 7, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm, at Microsoft Campus, Redmond; Global Washington Conference: A Blueprint for Action. The GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY is dedicated to transformational change in the world. Collaboration is more important now than ever. This conference will harness the energy of Washington State's global development advocates. Nicholas Kristof will give the keynote address. Nicholas D. Kristof, a columnist for The New York Times since November 2001, writes op-ed columns that appear twice a week. He recently published a book with his wife about women in the developing world entitled Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide. Previously, he was associate managing editor of The Times, responsible for the Sunday Times. Register at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/83882, info http://globalwa.org/?page_id=1271 *MON DEC 7, 7:30 p.m., at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Avenue at Seneca Street, Downstairs, enter on Seneca Street, Seattle; Town Hall presents William Langewiesche: 'MIRACLE ON THE HUDSON'. Last January 15, a US Airways jet had just taken off from New York's LaGuardia Airport when it was struck by a flock of geese, destroying both engines. Over the next three minutes, the plane's pilot, Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger, managed to glide the jet to a safe landing in the Hudson River. It was an instant media sensation - the 'Miracle on the Hudson' - and Captain Sully was a hero. But how much of the happy ending can actually be credited to the pilot? To what extent is the 'miracle' the result of extraordinary, but not widely known, and in some cases quite controversial, ADVANCES IN AVIATION and computer technology? In his latest book, Fly By Wire, Vanity Fair foreign correspondent (and pilot) William Langewiesche explores the world of advanced aviation and assembles the untold stories necessary to truly understand the 'miracle,' questioning our assumptions about the role of human decision-making in modern aviation. Presented by the Town Hall Center for Civic Life with University Book Store. Series supported by The Boeing Company and RealNetworks Foundation. 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 & WEDS DEC 8 & 9, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Antioch campus, 2326 Sixth Avenue between Bell and Battery in Belltown, Seattle; C3 Graduate Student Symposium. Graduating students from Antioch's five CENTER FOR CREATIVE CHANGE degree programs present findings from their community-focused change projects. info Wendy Olsen 206- 268-4208 or 1-888-268-4477 ext. 5208; wolsen@antioch.edu **TUES DEC 8, 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 4 - NEW HABITS OF MIND FOR NEW SOLUTIONS. This fourth annual leadership development event has been designed to responsively meet the urgent need for critical skill building through a series of seven leadership development sessions, to be held monthly from September 2009 through to March 2010. Each of these seven leadership development sessions will include topic presentation, interactive skill building activities and a 'best practices' practitioner panel, facilitated by the presenter(s). Presenters Steven Byers and Nalani Linder. $85-95, info http://www.learningconnections.org/clc/experience/conferenc e09/index.htm TUES DEC 8, 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 DEC 8, 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] **WEDS DEC 9, 2 pm, at Seattle City Hall, Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 600 4th Ave between James and Cherry Streets, Seattle, and can be viewed live at http;//www.seattle.gov/council ; The Seattle CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON OPEN GOVERNMENT meeting. The Council's Chambers and offices are physically accessible; Print and communications access provided on request. Call 206-684-8888 (TDD: 206-233-0025) for further information. info 206-684-8888 or http://www.seattle.gov/council **WEDS DEC 9, 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 DEC 9, 5:30 - 7 p.m., at Central Building, Earl B. Smith Conference Room - 7th Floor, 810 Third Avenue, Suite 750, Seattle; SEATTLE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION public meeting *WEDS DEC 9, 7:30 p.m., at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Avenue at Seneca Street, Downstairs, enter on Seneca Street, Seattle; Seattle Science Lectures present Richard Ellis: The Changing World of the Polar Bear. 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. At once fierce and adorable, the polar bear symbolizes the harsh beauty and muscular grace of the Arctic. In our age of global warming, polar bears have also come to symbolize the peril that faces all life on Earth. But while the population of polar bears has shrunk by half in 20 years, wildlife painter and acclaimed science writer Richard Ellis says the POLAR BEARS' EXTINCTION, and the ice caps' disappearance, is far from inevitable. Ellis, author of On Thin Ice, says that as the polar bears' habitat disappears, their survival rests on our willingness to take critical steps, such as listing them as endangered, even though that would render their territory off-limits to oil drilling. Presented as part of the Seattle Science Lectures series, with Pacific Science Center and University Book Store. Sponsored by Microsoft. info http://www.townhallseattle.org THURS 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. THURS DEC 10, 1:30 - 3:30 pm, at Beacon Hill Branch, 2821 Beacon Ave. S., Seattle; FREE CITIZENSHIP INFORMATION AND LEGAL ASSISTANCE! The Seattle Public Library, City of Seattle Human Services Department and the King County Library System will offer citizenship workshops. Free and open to the public. No registration is required. The workshops will feature presentations by Library staff members and immigration experts. An immigration lawyer or Bureau of Immigration Appeals (BIA) accredited advocate will be able to provide advice and answer questions from participants. Private consultations with the attorney will be available during the last part of the workshop. Participants will be given free naturalization information booklets and N-400 naturalization application forms. Languages: Chinese, English, Thai, Somali, Spanish, Vietnamese. info or assistance in other languages 206-386- 4148 THURS DEC 10, 7 - 8:30 pm, at Town Hall Seattle, 8th Ave & Seneca St, Seattle; Seattle HUMAN RIGHTS DAY CELEBRATION. Keynote Speaker Prof. Adrien K. Wing on INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S RIGHTS: Lessons in Struggle, Models of Success. Sponsored by: Amnesty International, Seattle Human Rights Commission, Seattle Office for Civil Rights, Seattle Women's Commission, The Bush School, United Nations Association, Youth for Human Rights. info Felicia.Yearwood-Murrell@seattle.gov FRI DEC 11, Registration 11:30 a.m., Lunch noon, Program: 12:15 - 1:45 p.m., at Westin Hotel, 1900 Fifth Avenue, Seattle; CityClub's 2009 YEAR IN REVIEW. Panelists to date: The Honorable Cathy McMorris Rodgers, United States House of Representatives (WA-5); David Schneiderman, Senior Counselor, The Abernathy MacGregor Group and former CEO, The Village Voice. Moderator: Timothy Egan, Columnist and Author, The New York Times. $45/CityClub Members, $50/Guests and co-presenters, $55/General. info Bridget Anderson 206-682-7395 or cityclub@seattlecityclub.org FRI DEC 11, 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: "TBA. Discussion follows. Free and open to the public! .. but Donations are kindly accepted. info http://www.meaningfulmovies.org **FRI DEC 11, 8 pm, at Town Hall, 1119 8th Avenue, downstairs, enter on Seneca Street, Seattle; SEATTLE RADIO THEATRE: 'It's a Wonderful Life.' In a spirited celebration of the holidays, Seattle Radio Theatre offers its 10th annual live radio production, featuring music, whiz-bang live sound effects, and a cast of beloved Northwest personalities. This year's production brings back It's a Wonderful Life, starring Emmy-winning Almost Live star Pat Cashman as George Bailey and Chris 'J.P. Patches' Wedes as Old Man Potter. The performance will also be broadcast live on AM 1090, so plan to be in your seats no later than 7:45 pm for a little 'studio audience warmup' and to stick around afterwards for a post-show reception with members of the cast. Advance tickets are $13 general; $10 Town Hall members, students & seniors; $5 kids 12 and under at http://www.brownpapertickets.com or 800-838-3006; $15 general; $13 Town Hall members, students & seniors; $5 kids 12 and under at the door. info http://www.townhallseattle.org **SAT DEC 12, 9 am -1 pm, at St. Joseph Parish Social Hall, 732 18th Ave E, Seattle; Michael H. Crosby, OFM Cap., Advent: Inbreaking of the Word in Cosmic History. Join us for prayer, ritual and presentation to consider a deeper way of connecting as we REDISCOVER OUR CALL TO COMPASSION. Michael Crosby, a Capuchin Franciscan, is a popular writer and lecturer. He is the author of many books, including The Paradox of Power: Moving from Control to Compassion in a World of Violence. Michael gives talks around the world on BIBLICAL SPIRITUALITY, AND JUSTICE. Sponsored by the Intercommunity Peace & Justice Center. Pre-Registration $15 before Dec. 7th or $20 at the door. Online registration http://www.ipjc.org SAT DEC 12, 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 DEC 12, 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 DEC 12, 10 am - 3 pm, at Greenbridge Library & Jim Wiley Community Center, 9720 8th Ave S.W., Seattle; FREE CITIZENSHIP INFORMATION AND LEGAL ASSISTANCE! The Seattle Public Library, City of Seattle Human Services Department and the King County Library System will offer citizenship workshops. Free and open to the public. No registration is required. The workshops will feature presentations by Library staff members and immigration experts. An immigration lawyer or Bureau of Immigration Appeals (BIA) accredited advocate will be able to provide advice and answer questions from participants. Private consultations with the attorney will be available during the last part of the workshop. Participants will be given free naturalization information booklets and N-400 naturalization application forms. Languages: Chinese, English, Khmer, Somali, Spanish, Vietnamese. info or assistance in other languages 206-386-4148 SAT DEC 12, 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 DEC 12, 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] **SUN DEC 13, 2 pm, at the West Seattle library, downstairs, 2306 42nd Ave SW, Seattle; West Seattle Neighbors for Peace and Justice will show RETHINKING AFGHANISTAN, ground-breaking, full-length documentary focusing on the key issues surrounding this war, at the Sunday Meaningful Matinee. Free Admission. Discussion afterwards. Popcorn for Peace. Juice for Justice. info John 206-932-9522 or jmrepp@comcast.net SUN DEC 13, 5 pm, at 1423 10th Ave in the basement, Seattle; ANSWER film series. The Runner, drama from Iran about HOMELESS CHILDREN UNDER THE SHAH. Film showing is free; donations will be accepted. Please confirm details at http://www.answerseattle.org *MON DEC 14, 1 - 8 pm, at Greenwood Senior Center, 525 N. 85th St., Seattle; The Greenwood S.A.G.E. Project is proud to sponsor our second annual ALTERNATIVE GIFT MARKET. the GSC will be transformed into a festive market with colorful booths, warm beverages, holiday treats and music. At this 'market,' gifts can be purchased to support featured local, national and international humanitarian projects in honor of family members and friends. Instead of buying a material item for a relative, a shopper might decide to provide a water well for a community in India, purchase a bicycle ambulance for a rural medical clinic in Uganda, or support rescue efforts for girls forced into prostitution in Southeast Asia. Then, the friend or relative will receive a beautiful card explaining the unique PRESENT GIVEN IN HIS OR HER HONOR. These gifts of peace and justice directly benefit some of the most needy people in the world and also raise global awareness for both the gift-giver and the gift-receiver. To volunteer, contact Emily 206-297-0875 or emily@greenwoodseniorcenter.org, info http://www.altgifts.org MON DEC 14, and subsequent 2nd Mondays, 6 - 8 pm, at Lutheran Community Services NW, 433 Minor Ave N, Suite 100, located one block east of Fairview Ave N and Republican St. Did you know that the U.S. is the only country in the world that receives refugee youth without any family? And that only 18 cities in the nation - including Seattle - offer child welfare programs to resettle these youth? If you would like to open your heart and your home to a refugee youth who has fled civil war or persecution, please contact Erika at eberg@lcsnw.org or 206-694-5780 to sign up for our REFUGEE & IMMIGRANT FOSTER CARE INFO NIGHT. Learn about opportunities to provide long-term, short-term, and respite care to refugee youth from Asia, Africa, and Central America. info http://www.refugeechildren.net MON DEC 14, 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 **MON DEC 14, 8 pm, at AMC Pacific Place 11, 600 Pine St, Seattle; Living in Emergency: Stories of DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS with Elizabeth Vargas. Following the documentary, Elizabeth Vargas of ABC News 20/20 and Emmy-award winning investigative journalist will moderate a town hall discussion that will go beyond the headlines of TODAY'S HUMANITARIAN CRISES and go behind the scenes of one of the leading international medical emergency organizations. The panelists will include Sebastian Junger, best-selling author of The Perfect Storm and Vanity Fair contributing editor, Dr. Tom Krueger, Doctors Without Borders surgeon featured in the documentary, Sophie Delaunay, executive director of Doctors Without Borders-USA, and other special guests. theater info 206-652-8908; OTHER LOCATIONS with the same film and panel include: Auburn 17 Theatres, 1101 Supermall Way Ste 901, Auburn, 253-735-8052; Century Theatres Federal Way 16, 2001 S Commons, Federal Way, 253- 946-0942; AMC Kent Station 14, 426 Ramsay Way, Kent, 253- 850-2684; Alderwood 7 Theatres, 3501 184th St SW, Lynnwood, 425-672-2077; Capital Mall 14, 625 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia, 360-943-0769; Bella Bottega 11 Cinema, 8890 161st Ave Ne, Redmond, 425-861-6880. Purchase tickets at http://www.FathomEvents.com/DoctorsWithoutBorders, info http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/livinginemergency TUES DEC 15, and most 3rd Tuesdays, please confirm, 3 - 5 p.m., at Planned Parenthood, 2001 E. Madison St., Seattle; SAFE SCHOOLS COALITION meeting, a public-private partnership of organizations (government agencies, schools, community agencies, churches, youth/student groups, gay/lesbian groups, human rights groups) and 400+ individuals working to help schools become safe places where every family can belong, where every educator can teach, and where every child can learn, regardless of GENDER IDENTITY OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION. Everyone is welcome - students, school employees, parents/guardians, community agencies, and individual community members. All Ages Welcome. You don't need to be a member to attend a Coalition meeting. It's not a "board" meeting. We network, plan joint projects, problem-solve, share cool freebies, and often have a speaker or video. Please park on the streets, don't park in the Planned Parenthood or church parking lot. attend in person or by phone; Please don't have your cell phone out on the first floor at Planned Parenthood due to HPAA (medical privacy) regs. details about how to call in or attend, contact Kyle 206-322-6711 ext 32190 or KRapinan@casey.org, info http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/meet_who_when_where.htm l TUES DEC 15, 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 DEC 15, 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 DEC 15, 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 DEC 15, 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 DEC 15, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, at Bethany Community Church, 8023 Green Lake Drive N, CE Auditorium, Seattle; Join SUSTAINABLE GREEN LAKE for DO IT YOURSELF GIFTS and Holiday Cheer. Come share tips about celebrating the holidays more sustainably! Learn how to make candles, crochet potholders, brew (root)beer, and other fun holiday gifts. We are looking for a few more teachers with a DIY skill to share. Please contact meganhorst@hotmail.com to be one of our teachers that night. TUES DEC 15, 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 DEC 15, 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 DEC 15, 7 - 8:30 pm, at CAMP, 722 18th Ave. near Colombia St, Central Area of Seattle; Planning meeting of the MARTIN LUTHER KING CELEBRATION Committee, preparing for the Jan 18, 2010, MLK Day March and Rally. info Larry Gossett 206-296-1002 or http://www.MLKSeattle.org WEDS DEC 16, noon to 1:30 p.m., in the 2nd floor conference room of the Plaza 600 Building, 6th & Stewart, just across Westlake Avenue from the Westin hotel, Seattle; Metropolitan Democratic Club Program: Nora Leech will speak about her study for the League of Women Voters on the EFFECTS OF GOVERNMENT PRIVATIZATION, nationally and internationally. Feel free to bring your lunch; there is a Starbucks and an adjoining grocery/deli on the ground floor of the Plaza 600 Building. info http://www.metrodems.org or 206-736-9882 WEDS DEC 16, 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 DEC 16, at Town Hall, 1119 8th Ave at Seneca, Seattle; "IRAN-ISRAEL-US: RESOLVING THE NUCLEAR IMPASSE" Many in the progressive community are deeply concerned that the U.S. and/or Israel may soon repeat interventionist mistakes made in Iraq and Afghanistan. This conference will present a comprehensive approach that could resolve major difference through diplomacy and open a new era in relations between these three current enemies. It will also discuss the best means of supporting the Iran reform movement in its efforts to encourage a government based on democracy and tolerance. Three Iran and Israel analysts with extensive experience in the field will discuss U.S. and Israeli policy options including sanctions and a possible military attack. The speakers will be: Dr. Trita Parsi, director & founder of the National Iranian American Council; Ian Lustick, political science professor, University of Pennsylvania; Dr. Keith Weissman, former director of AIPAC's Iran desk. Among the issues to be discussed: What is the best way to approach the issue of Iran's nuclear program that will secure a positive outcome for those nations opposed to it? What impact might crippling sanctions have on Iran and the overall conflict? Will they work? What repercussions might there be from an Israeli military attack on Iran and would such an attack attain its objectives? If a military attack is a bad idea, how do we work to prevent it? How should the west further the goals of the Iran reform movement? Voices with the Israeli among the military, intelligence and academic communities that embrace a more pragmatic approach. Co- sponsors include: American Friends Service Committee, United Nations Association of Greater Seattle, Network Promoting Peace with Iran, Jewish Voice for Peace, American Muslims of Puget Sound. Organizers ask for Tax-deductible contributions made to: American Friends Service Committee, c/o Iran Conference (note this on your check), 814 NE 40th Street, Seattle, WA 98105. info richards1052@comcast.net THURS DEC 17, and subsequent 3rd Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, in the City Hall, Room 370, 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] FRI DEC 18, 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 DEC 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] FRI DEC 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] SAT DEC 19, 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 DEC 19, 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 SUN DEC 20, 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 DEC 20, 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] MON DEC 21, and subsequent 3rd Mondays (4th Mon Jan & Feb), 5:30 - 7:30 pm, in the City Hall, Boards & Commission Conference Room CH L280, 601 Fifth Ave between Cherry and James Streets, downtown Seattle, check website to confirm date, time and place; SEATTLE WOMEN'S COMMISSION MEETING. Meetings open to the public. Members of the public attending the City on official business will find several accessible parking stalls at the Sea-Park Parking Garage, located at 609 Six Avenue. Wheel Chair Accessible. ASL interpretation upon request to 206-684-4537 at least two weeks in advance. info http://www.seattle.gov/womenscommission/meetings.htm or 206-684-4537 or Felicia Yearwood-Murrell felicia.yearwood-murrell@seattle.gov [added 5/4/08] MON DEC 21, 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 DEC 22, 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 DEC 24, 7 p.m., at Highland Park Community of Christ, 8611 11th Ave. SW., West Seattle, Near bus routes 23, 85, 125, and 128; Highland Park Community of Christ invites you to a CHRISTMAS TRUCE EVENT. On Christmas Eve, 1914, between the muddy trenches along the Western Front, the armies of World War 1 spontaneously stopped fighting. They came out of their trenches and met each other in No Man's Land as unlikely friends. Come celebrate Christmas Eve differently this year, in an event remembering the 95th anniversary of the incredible Christmas Truce. Hear stories and songs from the time, see images from the period and truce, and SHARE THE HOPE OF PEACE. An interfaith and non-sectarian experience. Everyone welcome! No charge. info ChristmasTruce.Seattle@gmail.com FRI DEC 25, 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 SAT DEC 26, and subsequent 4th Saturdays, 11 am, meet at Westlake Park, 4th & Pine in downtown Seattle; Join Veterans For Peace in its monthly walk-about against war. END THE U.S. OCCUPATIONS OF IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN! Prosecute War Criminals, Not War Resisters! Walk to Pike Place Market. Demonstrate and pass out flyers until 1 pm. info 206-499-1220 or projectsafehaven@hotmail.com [confirmed 9/22/09] DEC 27 - JAN 3, in Cuba; Cuba Education Tours invites you to a people-to-people tour to Cuba for cross border solidarity, friendship and understanding. 51st ANNIVERSARY OF THE CUBAN REVOLUTION Celebration Tour. info on legal travel to the island for Americans http://LegalCubaTravel.com, info http://CubaSolidarity.ca or 1-877-687-3817 or marcel@cubaeducationtours.ca DEC 27 - JAN 3, in Cuba; Cuba Education Tours invites you to a people-to-people tour to Cuba for cross border solidarity, friendship and understanding. New Years TEACHERS INTRODUCTION TO CUBA Tour. info on legal travel to the island for Americans http://LegalCubaTravel.com, info http://CubaEduTours.net or 1-877-687-3817 or marcel@cubaeducationtours.ca MON DEC 28, may be changed this month, and subsequent 4th Mondays, 6:30 - 9 pm, check the website to confirm location, at the Sunset Hill Community Center, ground floor, at corner of 30th NW & NW 66th, Ballard, Seattle; SUSTAINABLE BALLARD meeting. 6:30-7 Potluck! Bring something delicious to share, and meet your neighbors (also BYO plate/utensils/cup!); 7 - 9 meeting. This month's theme: TBA. Sustainable Ballard is a nonprofit for research, public education, design, conferences, and community building. Our concern is a need for truly localized community organizing that is grass roots based. World petroleum experts are warning of irreversible energy regime changes and social upheaval from gas shortages, rolling blackouts and environmental damage due to Peak Oil. Sustainable Ballard's efforts are aimed at preparing for societal, economic, transportation and infrastructural changes that we see coming from OIL DEPLETION in the next decade or sooner. We do not have much time. We do not have the answers either. Each of us have skills we can bring to this effort. info vic@sustainableballard.org or 206-789-7646, info http://www.sustainableballard.org [usual time confirmed 8/15/09] TUES DEC 29, near holiday, suggest checking, 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] *FRI JAN 1, holiday, suggest verifying, 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 [updated 10/2/09] *FRI JAN 1, holiday, suggest verifying, and subsequent 1st Fridays, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, at Bellingham Dharma Hall, 1101 N. State Street, third floor, corner of Maple, Bellingham; MEDITATION FOR PEACE 5:30 - 6, Sponsored by the Bellingham Buddhist Peace Fellowship and Bellingham Dharma Hall. Followed by BUDDHIST PEACE FELLOWSHIP meeting, 6:15 - 7:30. All community members welcome. info 360-527-9101 [added 3/25/06] *FRI JAN 1, holiday, suggest verifying, 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 JAN 1, holiday, suggest verifying, 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 JAN 1, holiday, suggest verifying, and subsequent 1st Fridays, 7:30 pm, at 911 Media Arts Center, 402 9th Ave N, South Lake Union, Seattle; 911 Media Arts Center and Hazel Wolf Environmental Film Network present a monthly showcase of progressive documentaries called the GREEN FILM SERIES. The HWEFN opens up its extensive film library to showcase documentaries of all shapes and sizes on environmental issues. This evening features TBA. Admission $5. info http://www.911media.org or http://www.hazelfilm.org *FRI JAN 1, holiday, suggest verifying, 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 *SAT JAN 2, 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 JAN 2, 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 10/2/09] *SAT JAN 2, and subsequent 1st Saturdays, 8 - 10 pm, at Hidmo Eritrean Cuisine Restaurant, 2000 S. Jackson Street at 20th, Seattle; COMMUNITIES AGAINST RAPE AND ABUSE (CARA) invite you to Ladies First, with the support and sponsorship of Hidmo Entertainment, B-Girl Bench, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, and Many Community Artists & Activists. Ladies First puts ladies first, by featuring or highlighting women and transgender people through their creation of various art forms. whether it is Hip Hop, Funk, drumming, guitar, spokenword, Rock, djing, metal work, jewelry, emceeing, b-girl, dance, music, art, graffitti, and so much more. Join us as we celebrate the accomplishment of these artists and their many years of work. This is an all ages event, all genders event, so we can give honor to these performers and creators. It is what we create it to be. info cara.intern@gmail.com [added 12/18/07] SUN JAN 3, 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 JAN 3, 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 JAN 3, 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] JAN 4 - 14, in Sri Lanka; Sponsored and led by Nonviolent Peaceforce staff, the SRI LANKA INSIGHT TRIP is an expedition to the heart of a beautiful country emerging from over a quarter-century of civil war. Participants will see NP's UNARMED CIVILIAN PEACEKEEPING FORCE at work building an infrastructure of nonviolence to help communities secure a sustainable peace in a post-conflict environment. This is an educational program of Nonviolent Peaceforce, http://www.nonviolentpeaceforce.org, Estimated cost is $2,000-2,500 plus airfare. Registration including $500 non-refundable deposit is due Nov 1, with full payment due Dec 1. Full refund if trip has to be cancelled by NP. A portion of the registration fee will be tax deductible. Exact dates and itinerary subject to change. info Rita Webb rwebb@nonviolentpeaceforce.org or 715-551-9812 *MON JAN 4, and subsequent 1st Mondays, Free GRANTWRITING CLINICS for Nonprofits. A joint venture between the Nonprofit Assistance Center and the Puget Sound Grant Writers Association Nonprofit Assistance Center. Up to 2 members from an organization may bring a RFP, application guidelines, draft proposal or a proposal not funded and an experienced grant writer will give you one-on-one guidance! Organizations must have budgets under $500,000. Seen by appointment only. info 206-324-5850 or http://www.nacseattle.org or info@NACSeattle.org or http://www.dakotta.com or 206-973 7449 [usual time confirmed 5/15/06] JAN 5 - 6, at University of Cuenca, Ecuador; Sixth International Conference on ENVIRONMENTAL, CULTURAL, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY. info http://www.SustainabilityConference.com TUES JAN 5, in Seattle; Author appearance "Daybreak: UNDOING THE IMPERIAL PRESIDENCY and Forming a More Perfect Union," by David Swanson. David Swanson has been a beacon for activists online and on the streets. "David Swanson's Daybreak impressively exposes all the ways our government has changed for the worse under the Bush administration, and makes clear that we need to do far more than elect a new president to see our tattered Democracy restored." -- Vincent Bugliosi, author, former federal prosecutor. *TUES JAN 5, 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 JAN 5, 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 JAN 5, and subsequent 1st Tuesdays, 7 p.m., phone for location, Seattle; meeting of CITIZENS FOR OVERT ACTION, educating the public about the threat to democracy here and abroad posed by covert action, told us about the CIA- Crack connection a decade before the San Jose Mercury report came out, info and to confirm meeting dates 206-547- 7735 [updated 2/24/07] TUES JAN 5, 7 - 8:30 pm, at CAMP, 722 18th Ave. near Colombia St, Central Area of Seattle, suggest confirming location; Planning meeting of the MARTIN LUTHER KING CELEBRATION Committee, preparing for the Jan 18, 2010, MLK Day March and Rally. info Larry Gossett 206-296-1002 or http://www.MLKSeattle.org *WEDS JAN 6, 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 JAN 6, 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 JAN 6, 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] *THURS JAN 7, 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 JAN 7, and subsequent 1st Thursdays, 6 - 7 p.m., at the downtown branch of the Seattle Public Library, 1000 4th Ave, Seattle; The Newcomers Resource Project at the King County Bar Association and the Seattle Public Library present a monthly LEGAL WORKSHOP series geared to IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES living in King County. Each installation of the series will feature a presentation given by community advocates and attorneys, immediately followed by the opportunity for questions and feedback. The series aims to arm newcomers and allies with knowledge of pertinent laws and an understanding of strategies for seeking recourse for violations of rights. Interpretation will be provided at every workshop. This workshop topic TBA. info Arielle 206-267-7027 or arieller@kcba.org *THURS JAN 7, and subsequent 1st Thursdays, 6 - 8 pm, [note new location] at Kaladi Brothers Coffee, 511 E Pike St, Seattle; The LESBIAN GAY BISEXUAL TRANSGENDER QUEER BOOK CLUB. info http://www.seattlelgbt.org [updated 12/21/08] **SAT JAN 9, Location TBD; LEGISLATIVE WORKSHOP. This annual event is your opportunity to be involved as the state's leading conservation groups prepare for the upcoming legislative session. You'll hear from legislators, environmental lobbyists, and others regarding the community's ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES. The 2010 Environmental Priorities will be announced later this month. info http://www.earthministry.org **SAT JAN 9, 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 JAN 9, 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 JAN 9, 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 JAN 9, 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] **MON JAN 11, and subsequent 2nd Mondays, 6 - 8 pm, at Lutheran Community Services NW, 433 Minor Ave N, Suite 100, located one block east of Fairview Ave N and Republican St., Seattle; Did you know that the U.S. is the only country in the world that receive refugee youth without any family? And that only 18 cities in the nation - including Seattle - offer child welfare programs to resettle these youth? If you would like to open your heart and your home to a refugee youth who has fled civil war or persecution, please contact Erika at eberg@lcsnw.org or 206-694-5780 to sign up for our REFUGEE & IMMIGRANT FOSTER CARE INFO NIGHT. Learn about opportunities to provide long-term, short-term, and respite care to refugee youth from Asia, Africa, and Central America. info http://www.refugeechildren.net [web confirmed 8/10/09] **MON JAN 11, and subsequent 2nd Mondays, please confrim at website, 7 pm, at Woodland Park Presbyterian Church, 225 N 70th, Seattle; Meeting of SOUND NONVIOLENT OPPONENTS OF WAR. info SNOW http://www.snowcoalition.org **TUES JAN 12, 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 JAN 12, 7 - 8:30 pm, at CAMP, 722 18th Ave. near Colombia St, Central Area of Seattle, suggest confirming location; Planning meeting of the MARTIN LUTHER KING CELEBRATION Committee, preparing for the Jan 18, 2010, MLK Day March and Rally. info Larry Gossett 206-296-1002 or http://www.MLKSeattle.org THURS JAN 14, 7 - 8:30 pm, at CAMP, 722 18th Ave. near Colombia St, Central Area of Seattle, suggest confirming location; Planning meeting of the MARTIN LUTHER KING CELEBRATION Committee, preparing for the Jan 18, 2010, MLK Day March and Rally. info Larry Gossett 206-296-1002 or http://www.MLKSeattle.org JAN 15 - 24, in Nicaragua; FAIR COFFEE HARVEST. This winter, spend your vacation harvesting social justice, and join Global Exchange's Fair Coffee Harvest Reality Tour to Nicaragua! Our delegation will highlight the difference between fair and free trade coffee. Participants will live with a local farming family and work alongside the farmers to cultivate coffee. This is a unique opportunity to experience the other side of the struggle for social and economic justice and learn about a complex issue first- hand. $950. info http://www.globalexchange.org/tours/951.html or Sneh Rao sneh@globalexchange.org JAN 15 AND 16, at La Casa de California, Mexico City; Binational Conference: The STUDENTS WE SHARE: New Research from the UNITED STATES AND MEXICO. This meeting will bring together our two nations' leading Pk-12 education and migration researchers and policymakers and provides a rare opportunity to share across our borders current research and explore future lines of interchange and collaboration in service to the children our countries share. info Mary T. Martinez-Wenzl mmartinezwenzl@ucla.edu or http://civilrightsproject.ucla.edu/convenings/binational10/ **SUN JAN 17, 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 JAN 17, 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] MON JAN 18, 2010, Holiday honoring the REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. who worked for racial equality, economic justice, and peace MON JAN 18, details TBA; REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY MARCH AND RALLY. info Larry Gossett 206-296-1002 or http://www.MLKSeattle.org **MON JAN 18, holiday, suggest checking, 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] THURS JAN 21, 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] FRI JAN 22, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., at 2100 Building- 2100 24th Ave, Seattle; CULTURAL CUES FOR WORKING WITH AFRICAN AMERICANS. This workshop will help participants learn more about African American cultural norms, values, communication styles and historical experiences. Participants will also gain skills in building relationships in the workplace, classroom, and beyond. The workshop will include the American History Exhibit by Delbert Richardson. The American History Exhibit is a museum-quality presentation that chronicles the rich history (Diaspora) of Africans in Africa prior to chattel slavery, the experiences and impact of chattel slavery, the Jim Crow Era and the Contributions African Americans have had on scientific, cultural, and technological innovation. The multi-media presentation, storytelling, authentic artifacts and anti-oppression curricula shares the unbiased history and journey of African people to the Americas and Europe. Participants will Gain new insights into historical experiences and contributions of African Americans and apply this knowledge to current events in the United States. Increase their understanding cultural norms and values among African Americans. Critically examine conflicts that occur between members of the dominant culture and African Americans and gain skills in cross- cultural interactions. $125 Includes 6 Clock Hours & Light Breakfast. Register at http://www.culturesconnecting.com, info Caprice Hollins 206-353-2831 or Caprice.Hollins@CulturesConnecting.com FRI JAN 22, 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. VOLUNTEER WRANGLING: What to Do When You Are Looking a Volunteer in the Eye with Presenter: Jillian Gross. 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 SAT & SUN JAN 23 & 24, 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 **MON JAN 25, and subsequent 3rd Mondays (4th Mon Jan & Feb), 5:30 - 7:30 pm, in the City Hall, Boards & Commission Conference Room CH L280, 601 Fifth Ave between Cherry and James Streets, downtown Seattle, check website to confirm date, time and place; SEATTLE WOMEN'S COMMISSION. Meetings open to the public. Members of the public attending the City on official business will find several accessible parking stalls at the Sea-Park Parking Garage, located at 609 Six Avenue. Wheel Chair Accessible. ASL interpretation upon request to 206-684-4537 at least two weeks in advance. info http://www.seattle.gov/womenscommission/meetings.htm or 206-684-4537 or Felicia Yearwood-Murrell felicia.yearwood-murrell@seattle.gov [added 5/4/08] **TUES JAN 26, at State Capitol, Olympia; ENVIRONMENTAL LOBBY DAY. No one who attends this exciting and engaging day goes away unchanged. Participating in the democratic process is joyful and empowering. Please join Earth Ministry staff, many people of faith, and friends of the environment throughout Washington State in Olympia to meet your legislators and support good climate legislation. Your voice will make a difference! Registration for Lobby Day will be available in January. info http://www.earthministry.org FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH, info http://www.ls.cc.al.us/blackhistory/blackhistory.html FEB 3 - 7, in Dallas, TX; National GAY AND LESBIAN Taskforce presents the 22nd National Conference on LGBT EQUALITY, CREATING CHANGE *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 *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 **TUES FEB 16, at United Churches and State Capitol, Olympia; FAITH ADVOCACY DAY. 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. info http://www.earthministry.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 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 SAT FEB 20, details TBA; The annual Directory Release Reception for the "AFRICAN AMERICAN BUY LOCAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY" formerly called African American Business Directory (AABD). The name change will be more inclusive of our decision to include all small community based businesses. Deadline for business inclusion and financial contributions by supporters, Dec 1. info http://blackdollar.org/AABD.htm or Lottie Cross 206-324- 3114 FRI FEB 26, 7:30 pm, at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Avenue at Seneca Street, 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 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 **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, info http://FriendshipTours.ca or 1-877-687-3817 or marcel@cubaeducationtours.ca MARCH 8, INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 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 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 *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 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 MARCH 22, United Nations WORLD WATER DAY MARCH 31, CEASAR CHAVEZ DAY (1927 - 1993). A Mexican American labor leader and activist who became a nationally respected voice for social justice. Co-founded the United FARM WORKERS APRIL is National CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION Month, info http://www.olivecrest.org APRIL is National SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS Month, info http://www.nsvrc.org/saam or 206-568-7777; TTY message: 206-517-9670 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 APRIL 4 - 17, Solh Tours offers a TRIP TO IRAN including Tehran, Yazd, Esfahan, Shiraz, Persepolis, Kashan, Abyaneh. 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." Sponsored by United Nations Association of Greater Seattle. Price $3,250 plus international airfare. info http://www.solhtours.com APRIL 4, United Nations International Day for MINE AWARENESS and Assistance in Mine Action 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, WHITE PRIVILEGE CONFERENCE, info http://www.uccs.edu/~wpc/ APRIL 15, TAX DAY. Are your tax dollars being spent in ways CONSISTENT WITH YOUR VALUES? Let your Congressional representatives know, Congressional Switchboard 202-224- 3121 APRIL 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 APRIL 21, Yom Hashoah, HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY APRIL 22, EARTH DAY 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 **APRIL 25 TO 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, info http://CubaFriendship.net or 1-877-687-3817 or marcel@cubaeducationtours.ca 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. 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 **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 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 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 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 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 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 **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 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 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 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=1570a48G222dbcf3G32da247G7 *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/ 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 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 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 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 NOV 4 - 7, 2010, in Chicago, Illinois; Critical MIXED RACE STUDIES Association First conference "Emerging Paradigms in Critical MIXED RACE STUDIES". It is our mission to advance Critical Mixed Race Studies [CMRS] as an academic discipline and a professional field committed to excellence in teaching, research and service to the community. It is our goal to develop curriculum at all grade levels; to develop resources with community organizations; to increase and disperse knowledge through conferences, summer institutes, workshops, professional contacts, reports, papers, discussions, and publications; and to support an anti-racist mixed heritage movement. info Wei Ming Dariotis dariotis@sfsu.edu or 925-864-1610 or Michele Peake mpeake@u.washington.edu ONGOING SECTION THROUGH 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 2010 LEGISLATIVE SESSION, 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 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 THROUGH DEC, at Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave., between Pike & Pine, Seattle; Northwest Film Forum, Seattle's non-profit home for film, presents 69: An in- depth, yearlong EXPLORATION OF THE FILMS OF 1969, presenting a diversity of feature films, documentaries and experimental works that were seen on screens during that tumultuous year. Highlights of the Winter include Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Easy Rider, Midnight Cowboy and The Wild Bunch. Tickets and info http://www.nwfilmforum.org or 206-329-2629 THROUGH DEC 9, in US, Canada, and Central America; Join the Interreligious Foundation for Community Organization IFCO/Pastors for Peace Caravan to HONDURAS & NICARAGUA, an historic SOLIDARITY AND HUMANITARIAN AID CARAVAN. It will be in support of communities and non-governmental organizations that are working for social and economic justice. We will stand with these organizations as they work to create social and economic alternatives based on the principle of peace with justice and dignity for all human beings. Nov 12 - 22 Caravan routes - educational events and aid collections in the US and Canada. Nov 23 - 24 Orientation. Nov 25 - Dec 1 Border crossing and travel to Central America. Dec 2 - 9 Educational and cultural program in Honduras & Nicaragua. info Manolo E. De Los Santos 212-926-5757 or p4p@igc.org or http://www.IFCOnews.org THROUGH NOV 30, at The M. Rosetta Hunter Art Gallery at Seattle Central Community College, 1701 Broadway, Seattle; CLIMATE CHANGE COMICS in Seattle, a group exhibition of cartoons and comic book stories by local cartoonists addressing the issue of climate change. Participants include Mark Campos, Ken Cursoe, Jeremy Eaton, Roberta Gregory, David Horsey, David Lasky, Larry Lewis, Lin Lucas, John Lustig, Pat Moriarity, Nils Osmar, Milt Priggee, Leonard Rifas (curator), Bob Rini, Jon Strongbow, and 'Zed' creators John Engerman, Terry Short, and Tom Dougherty. Free admission. Gallery hours are Mon through Fri 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Evening hours: Tues and Weds, 5 - 7 p.m. info 206-344-4379 or http://www.seattlecentral.edu/artgallery THROUGH NOV 29, at the Wing Luke Asian Museum, 719 South King Street in Seattle's Chinatown/ International District; The Wing Luke Asian Museum presents "Parallel Lines: 8 Contemporary Seattle Artists". info 206-623-5124 ext. 106 or jaquino@wingluke.org or http://www.wingluke.org **ONGOING, emergency response, "the day after" an announcement to ESCALATE THE WAR IN AFGHANISTAN is announced, gather at Westlake Park, 4th & Pine, Seattle, at 4 pm for street theater and vigil, initiated by World Can't Wait, endorsed by ANSWER Seattle and IVAW. [added 11/15/09] **ONGOING, emergency response, "the Saturday after" an announcement to ESCALATE THE WAR IN AFGHANISTAN is announced, gather at Westlake Park, 4th & Pine, Seattle, at 2 pm for a demonstration and protest. Initiated by ANSWER, endorsed by World Can't Wait. [added 11/15/09] *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, support a PROGRESSIVE CANDIDATE FOR SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL, with a history of working for low cost housing, David Bloom http://www.bloomforcouncil.org 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, King County needs POLL WORKERS FOR THE DAY OF ELECTIONS. Help keep elections free, fair convenient! Poll working is essential to democracy, is a good way to meet your neighbors, and actually pays a little money! info 206-296-1606 or http://www.metrokc.gov/elections [added 8/22/05] ONGOING, on 1090 AM radio in the Seattle area; PROGRESSIVE RADIO on Air America Seattle and U.S., or listen on line at http://www.airamericaradio.com/ ONGOING, END THE GENOCIDE IN DARFUR, SUDAN. Let us bombard the White House and our Congressmen and Senators, and the United Nations, demanding that immediate action be taken to provide food, shelter and security for the suffering people of Dafur. White House 202-456-1111, fax 202-456-2461, president@whitehouse.gov, Congress http://www.visi.com/juan/congress/index.html, also call your Senators and Representative Senator Patty Murray Washington, DC: 202-224-2621, Senator Maria Cantwell, Washington, DC: 202-224-3441, Congressman Jim McDermott, Washington, DC: 202-225-3106 ONGOING, Volunteers needed for Seattle SHELTER FOR HOMELESS YOUNG ADULTS who are too old to access youth shelter programs but often feel unwelcome or threatened in emergency programs serving mostly older single adults. Volunteers set up and clean up shelter areas, help supervise the program, hand out supplies, interact and build positive relationships with guests. Volunteers must complete a volunteer application, background check, and are required to attend the Homelessness 101 training session to gain a better understanding of the individuals they will be working with. info Laura Pritchard laura@udsp.org or 206- 632-1635 ONGOING, informed advice by SEATTLE DRAFT AND MILITARY COUNSELING CENTER, which is connected with the GI Rights Hotline, a partnership of regional and national organizations that provide counseling and information to active duty GIs, parents and members of the Delayed Entry Program, and others on conscientious objection, discharges and service members' rights. The center also refers people to legal help and Congressional military caseworkers. Three counselors (two of whom are veterans) rotate turns on the Draft and Military Counseling helpline at 206-789-2751 and answer question left by email via website http://www.scn.org/sdmcc . All SDMCC members are volunteers. Tax deductible contributions always welcome at Seattle Draft and Military Counseling Center, P.O. Box 20604 Seattle 98102, 206-789-2751. info Mike Barton 206- 524-9932 ONGOING, The City of Seattle Police Department is looking for volunteers to SUPPORT VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. Volunteers receive over 50 hours of training in crisis intervention and police procedures and in return commit to providing volunteer service for one 8-hour shift each month for a year. volunteers must have a valid Washington State Driver's License, pass a Seattle Police Department background check, be 21 years of age or older. info Megan Bruneau 206-615-0892 or megan.bruneau@seattle.gov ONGOING, Safe Schools Coalition has a new 24 hr crisis number for people EXPERIENCING HARASSMENT OR VIOLENCE AT SCHOOL, it's 1-877-SAFE-SAFE. This is answered by the crisis phone staff at King County Sexual Assault Resource Center, and they will dispatch your request to a Safe Schools Coalition Intervention Specialist who will, as with the email address, get back to you within 24 hours. Our intervention specialists are especially prepared to address ANTI-LGBT INCIDENTS, but we don't turn anyone down and can problem-solve & make referrals when students call about other bias-based bullying & violence (anti-immigrant and race- or faith- or disability-based) as well. And we are especially prepared to help within Washington State (where we can even provide face-to-face services when needed, such as visits with a principal or local law enforcement with or on behalf of a student). But, again, we don't turn callers away even when the problem may be happening in another state or another part of the world. The new crisis number is 1-877-SAFE-SAFE (1-877-723-3723) or by email http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/contact/?id=10, non- emergency info http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/contact/?id=8 [updated 3/30/09] ONGOING, support the House Bill HR 1258 to close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation, renamed Jan 17, 2001, the notorious School of the Americas, known throughout as the SCHOOL OF ASSASSINS, bill is now supported by members of both major parties, info http://www.soaw.org or SOA Watch 202-234-3440 or info@soaw.org or http://go.sojo.net/campaign/close_the_SOA/explanation, Take Action at http://go.sojo.net/campaign/close_the_SOA ONGOING, Invest in peace; The Nonviolent Peaceforce is issuing 100,000 Peace Bonds which will sell for US $10 each. All proceeds from PEACE BONDS will go toward the development of the Nonviolent Peaceforce and to fund our pilot project in Sri Lanka, a country striving for peace after nearly twenty years of civil war. In 2010, when they mature, investors will have a functioning Nonviolent Peaceforce that will help TRANSFORM VIOLENT CONFLICTS AROUND THE WORLD. purchase through the Nonviolent Peaceforce web site, http://www.nonviolentpeaceforce.org, a secure site that accepts credit cards. They make great gifts for births of babies, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and passages. Each investor will receive a Peace Bond certificate. No goods or services will be directly exchanged for the bonds. They are tax deductible in the USA. ONGOING, in Iraq; WAR; U.S. Military deaths, http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/ops/iraq_casualties. htm, IRAQI CIVILIAN deaths http://www.iraqbodycount.net/ the names of the U.S. AND BRITISH MILITARY personnel can be found at, http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/ind ex.html, there have been many, many more civilian deaths reported in Iraq, the war is also costly in terms of money http://www.Costofwar.com compared to cost of education, healthcare, etc or http://www.crunchweb.net/87billion graphics showing the physical dimensions of the volume of $ in currency, Calendar of US MILITARY DEAD DURING IRAQI WAR, Includes dead in Afghanistan during Iraqi war, http://cryptome.org/mil-dead-iqw.htm ONGOING, website with information on FARMERS MARKETS in Washington State http://www.wafarmersmarkets.com/ ONGOING, Sign a petition to stop the construction of the "SECURITY WALL" being built by Israel and opposed by human rights activists in ISRAEL, PALESTINE, and around the world, http://www.petitiononline.com/stw/petition.html ONGOING, 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]