Events new or changed since the previous version are marked with (**), since the version before that with (*).
Return to Top of PageMON 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 [usual time confirmed 11/17/09]
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
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, 8TH ANNIVERSARY OF GUANTANAMO BAY PRISON
*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/
**FRI JAN 15, 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]
**SAT JAN 16, 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 JAN 16, 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 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, 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]
**MON JAN 18, 9:30 am, starts at Garfield High School, 400 23rd Ave at East Jefferson, Seattle; annual MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY RALLY AND MARCH, theme "JUSTICE NOW! HEALTHCARE, HOUSING, JOBS & EDUCATION" 9:30 am workshops, 11 am rally with speakers, music; noon march, destination Federal Building, 2nd & Madison, downtown Seattle; We honor the Rev. Dr. Marin Luther King, Jr., for his work toward racial equality and toward economic justice for all people, for his commitment to nonviolence, and for his stand against war and militarism. one of the largest MLK Day events in the country. info http://www.MLKSeattle.org or CAMP 206-812-4940 or Larry Gossett 206-296-1002 or Eddie Rye, Jr., 206-353-5770
**MON JAN 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]
*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]
**TUES JAN 19, and most 3rd Tuesdays, 3 - 5 p.m., at Planned Parenthood, 2001 E. Madison St., Seattle; SAFE SCHOOLS COALITION meeting, a public-private partnership of organizations (government agencies, schools, community agencies, churches, youth/student groups, gay/lesbian groups, human rights groups) and 400+ individuals working to help schools become safe places where every family can belong, where every educator can teach, and where every child can learn, regardless of GENDER IDENTITY OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION. Everyone is welcome - students, school employees, parents/guardians, community agencies, and individual community members. All Ages Welcome. You don't need to be a member to attend a Coalition meeting. It's not a "board" meeting. We network, plan joint projects, problem-solve, share cool freebies, and often have a speaker or video. Please park on the streets, don't park in the Planned Parenthood or church parking lot. attend in person or by phone; Please don't have your cell phone out on the first floor at Planned Parenthood due to HPAA (medical privacy) regs. details about how to call in or attend, contact Stefanie 206-263-8936 or Stefanie.fox@kingcounty.gov, info http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/meet_who_when_where.htm l
**TUES JAN 19, 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 JAN 19, 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 JAN 19, 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 JAN 19, 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 JAN 19, 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 JAN 19, and subsequent 3rd Tuesdays, 7 - 9 pm, at Opperman Design office, Ballard, Seattle; SUSTAINABLE BALLARD TRANSPORTATION GUILD Meeting. Feet, bikes, busses, carpools, boats, cars. Current projects: Ballard Artistic Bike Rack design Contest and Implementation, Ballard Grease Reclaimation project, Sail Transport Network. Bring your Advanced Transportation ideas! Potluck! Directions and info Vic 206-789-7646
**WEDS JAN 20, and subsequent 3rd Wednesdays, 6 - 8 or 9 p.m., at 514 Minor Ave. N, Seattle, Seattle; meeting of CASCADE NEIGHBORHOOD Council, SOUTH LAKE UNION neighborhood, info cncsecretary@hotmail.com [confirmed 8/24/09]
**THURS JAN 21, 9 am - 3 pm, Center For Learning Connections presents Leadership: The Experience 4 - Session 5 - TAPPING ORGANIZATIONAL INNOVATION To Address Organizational Dilemma with presenter Lucy Garrick. The Three-Lens Conversation (TLC) is a practical tool that will help you lead change under challenging and uncertain conditions. $85-95, info http://www.learningconnections.org/clc/experience/conferenc e09/index.htm
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]
**THURS JAN 21, 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 JAN 21, 7 - 9 pm, at Safeco Field, 1st Base Terrace Club, 1250 First Avenue S. Club Level, Seattle; NARAL PRO-CHOICE Washington invites you to celebrate the 37th anniversary of Roe v. Wade at our 19th Annual CHOCOLATE FOR CHOICE. Chocolate for Choice is a delicious evening of chocolate tasting. In addition, there is a contest for best chocolate and chocolatier, a silent auction, and a live auction of cakes and chocolate displays. All chocolate is graciously donated by more than forty local chocolatiers. Tickets start at $40, available online Nov 23 http://www.prochoicewashington.org or call 206-624-1990 to register!
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
**JAN 25 - 29, NO NAME CALLING WEEK
*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 [usual time confirmed 11/17/09]
*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
Updated on Sunday, November 22, 2009