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
*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
**TUES FEB 16, and most 3rd Tuesdays, 3 - 5 p.m., at Planned Parenthood, 2001 E. Madison St., Seattle; SAFE SCHOOLS COALITION meeting, a public-private partnership of organizations (government agencies, schools, community agencies, churches, youth/student groups, gay/lesbian groups, human rights groups) and 400+ individuals working to help schools become safe places where every family can belong, where every educator can teach, and where every child can learn, regardless of GENDER IDENTITY OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION. Everyone is welcome - students, school employees, parents/guardians, community agencies, and individual community members. All Ages Welcome. You don't need to be a member to attend a Coalition meeting. It's not a "board" meeting. We network, plan joint projects, problem-solve, share cool freebies, and often have a speaker or video. Please park on the streets, don't park in the Planned Parenthood or church parking lot. attend in person or by phone; Please don't have your cell phone out on the first floor at Planned Parenthood due to HPAA (medical privacy) regs. details about how to call in or attend, contact questions@safeschoolscoalition.org, info http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/meet_who_when_where.htm l
*FEB 18 - 19, in Phoenix AZ; Leadership for Equity & Excellence Forum. Local and national professional learning leaders are invited to apply for participation in two days of intensive training in order to become certified PROFESSIONAL LEARNING LEADERS FOR EQUITY by the Equity Alliance at Arizona State University. info http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/survey.zgi?p=WEB229VAXY6D89
**THURS FEB 18, Center For Learning Connections presents Leadership: The Experience 4 - Session 6 - COLLABORATING TO CREATE RESILIENT ORGANIZATIONS. $85-95, info http://www.learningconnections.org/clc/experience/conferenc e09/index.htm
**THURS FEB 18, and subsequent 3rd Thursdays (Sept to June skipping December), 6 - 8 p.m., at 6218 Beacon Ave South, on Graham and Beacon Ave S, behind the Bethany UC Church, Seattle; QUEER PARENTS NETWORKING DINNER. Dinner and childcare is on us! A monthly dinner to meet other LGBTQ families and parents, talk about parenting and other issues that are affecting their lives. Open to ALL Bisexual, Trans, Lesbian, Gay, Two-Spirited, Queer and Questioning families, including co-parents, and people who have a significant role in the life of a child. Please RSVP to DeAnn Alcantara Thompson deann@nwnetwork.org or 206-568-7777, TTY 206-517-9670, so we can plan for dinner and childcare. We look forward to seeing you there! Hosted by: The Northwest Network of Bi, Trans, Lesbian & Gay Survivors of Abuse [updated 8/24/09]
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
**FEB 25 - 27, at Downtown Seattle Center comfort Suites, Seattle; The Northwest Network of BI, TRANS, LESBIAN & GAY SURVIVORS OF ABUSE presents the 2010 National Q&A Institute. Q&A is a one-of-a-kind training for advocates, therapist, activist, social workers, service providers and anyone who works with lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and/or queer survivors of domestic violence where participants build their critical thinking and practical skills to better support LGBT survivors of violence. Early bird registration through Nov 30. Registration and info Shannon Perez-Darby 206-568-7777 or qanda@nwnetwork.org
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 22, 2009