Events new or changed since the previous version are marked with (**), since the version before that with (*).
Return to Top of PageFEBRUARY 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
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
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
Updated on Sunday, November 8, 2009