Events new or changed since the previous version are marked with (**), since the version before that with (*).
Return to Top of PageMARCH is National WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH, info http://www.nwhp.org or http://www.infoplease.com/spot/womenshistory1.html
MARCH 1 - 2, at Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, San Diego, CA; The Annual Preparate Conference convenes educators from across the country to address the CHALLENGES THAT FACE A GROWING LATINO STUDENT POPULATION. Join us to hear from leading educators, and gain the knowledge and the tools to better serve your Latino students. This conference is geared toward those working K-20 settings. info http://www.collegeboard.com/preparate/ or preparate@collegeboard.org
MON MARCH 1, and subsequent 1st Mondays, 4 - 6:30 pm, at NAC, 1618 S. Lane St. Suite 201, Seattle; Free GRANTWRITING CLINICS for Nonprofits. A joint venture between the Nonprofit Assistance Center and the Puget Sound Grant Writers Association Nonprofit Assistance Center. Up to 2 members from an organization may bring a RFP, application guidelines, draft proposal or a proposal not funded and an experienced grant writer will give you one- on-one guidance! Organizations must have budgets under $500,000. Seen by appointment only. info 206-324-5850 ext 10 or http://www.nacseattle.org or info@NACSeattle.org [web confirmed 12/12/09]
*MON MARCH 1, 7:30 pm, at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Avenue at Seneca Street, Downstairs, enter on Seneca Street, Seattle; Future of Health presents Thomas Goetz on TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH. Healthcare stands at a new frontier, and as medicine becomes more personalized, we patients will find ourselves pioneering it as we make more of our own healthcare decisions. Thomas Goetz, executive editor of Wired magazine and author of The Decision Tree, proposes that new decision-making tools, steeped in statistics, prediction, and the power of collective experience, will both inform us and guide us. Presented as part of The Town Hall Future of Health Lecture Series. Series sponsored by Bastyr University and PCC Natural Markets. Tickets are $5 at http://www.brownpapertickets.com or 800-838-3006, and at the door beginning at 6:30 pm. Town Hall members receive priority seating. info http://www.townhallseattle.org
TUES MARCH 2, and subsequent 1st Tuesdays, but please confirm, noon - 2 p.m., at Al Rochester Room, Floor 2, City Hall, 600 4th Avenue, downtown Seattle; Public Meeting on POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY held by the Office of Police Accountability Review Panel (OPARB), info 206-684-8146 or opareviewboard@seattle.gov, Listen to meetings in progress on the Boards & Commissions Listen 206-684-4718
TUES MARCH 2, and subsequent 1st Tuesdays, 6:30 pm, at Mosaic Coffee House, 4401 2nd Avenue NE, Seattle, located in the Church of the Nazarene, directly behind the Dick's Drive in on N. 45th in Wallingford, near bus routes 16, 26 and 44, parking is available behind Dick's Drive In; meeting of Amnesty International Group 4, working to PROTECT HUMAN RIGHTS WORLDWIDE; Group 4's current campaigns included working to free our group's Prisoner of Conscience, Ngawang Phulchung, a Tibetan monk, and Chinese internet activist Shi Tao, Western Region Focus Case; death penalty abolition; Stop Violence Against Women campaign; corporate accountability for human rights, including internet censorship in China; and U.S. human rights accountability including the "war on terror" and ending torture; this meeting, topic TBA. info http://www.scn.org/amnesty or aigroup4@gmail.com or 206- 622-2741 or amnestyintern.meetup.com [confirmed 11/3/08]
TUES MARCH 2, and subsequent 1st Tuesdays, 7 p.m., phone for location, Seattle; meeting of CITIZENS FOR OVERT ACTION, educating the public about the threat to democracy here and abroad posed by covert action, told us about the CIA- Crack connection a decade before the San Jose Mercury report came out, info and to confirm meeting dates 206-547- 7735 [updated 2/24/07]
WEDS MARCH 3, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., at The 2100 Building, 2100 24th Ave. S., Seattle; The King County NON-PROFIT STAFF DEVELOPMENT Coalition Project (NPSDC) presents a workshop repeated from its excellent "Building Leadership Skills 1" series, developed in 2008. Workshops will be delivered within this series that address high priority need areas such as team building/development; supervisory communication skills; managing performance; employee engagement and motivation. Workshop 1: DEVELOPING HIGH PERFORMING WORK TEAMS. Is your team really a team? The truth is most workplace teams fail the test despite the fact that the number one concern for most leaders in today's organizations is improving teamwork. Most organizations are under great pressure to do more with less - teams are critical for success. Much of what you need to know will be covered in this important workshop. Trainer Maureen Moriarty, M.A. Coalition Member Organization $80 - $90, Non-Member Organization $120. Register online and info http://www.learningconnections.org/Coalition/workshops/2010 /mar3/, info Anna McCain 206-870-5908 or amccain@highline.edu
WEDS MARCH 3, and subsequent 1st Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7 p.m., at Labor Temple, Hall 8, 2800 1st Ave, Seattle; JOBS WITH JUSTICE Seattle Organizing Committee meeting, info 206-441-4969 [confirmed 3/5/07]
WEDS MARCH 3, and subsequent 1st Wednesdays, 6 pm, at Whatcom Peace & Justice Center's new offices in the Anything Grows building, 100 E. Maple Street, Bellingham; NONVIOLENT DIRECT DEMOCRACY OPEN DISCUSSION GROUP facilitated by local activist Ellen Murphy. Ellen is on the national nonviolence training committee of The Declaration of Peace. She has many years of experience with direct action, including work with her mentor Fr. Daniel Berrigan. This is an independent group of activist activity and all who come in the spirit of peace and nonviolence are welcome. info 360-734-0217
WEDS MARCH 3, and subsequent 1st Wednesdays but suggest confirming, 6:30 - 8 pm, at the University District branch of the Seattle Public Library, 5009 Roosevelt Ave NE, Seattle; meeting of the Seattle Burma Roundtable, working on education and promoting human right in Burma. info burma@u.washington.edu [added 12/6/09]
WEDS MARCH 3, and subsequent 1st Wednesdays, 7 p.m., at Burien Library, 14700 8th Ave. SW, Burien; SOUTHEND NEIGHBORS FOR PEACE & JUSTICE presents the Wednesday Night at the MEANINGFUL MOVIES. If library parking lot is full, please park at nearby church parking lot. Sponsored by Southend Neighbors for Peace & Justice, info rdare2@yahoo.com [updated 5/30/07]
*WEDS MARCH 3, 7:30 pm, at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Avenue at Seneca Street, Downstairs, enter on Seneca Street, Seattle; Town Hall presents Shane Harris on Who's Watching You Now? The rise of AMERICA'S SURVEILLANCE STATE over the past 25 years highlights a dangerous paradox, says journalist Shane Harris: It's now harder for the government to catch terrorists, and easier for it to spy on the rest of us. Harris, the intelligence and Homeland Security correspondent at the National Journal and author of The Watchers, says high-tech spycraft has moved from the province of Bush-era 'emergency response measures' into the mainstream, creating a capacity to gather a disquieting trove of personal information on every American. Presented by The Town Hall Center for Civic Life, with University Book Store. Series media sponsorship provided by Publicola. Series supported by The Boeing Company Charitable Trust, the RealNetworks Foundation and the Otto Haas Charitable Trust. Tickets are $5 at http://www.brownpapertickets.com or 800-838-3006, and at the door beginning at 6:30 pm. Town Hall members receive priority seating. info http://www.townhallseattle.org
MARCH 4 - 6, at Hilton Costa Mesa Hotel Costa Mesa, CA; American Association of HISPANICS IN HIGHER EDUCATION (AAHHE) 5th Annual National Conference. AAHHE is an agent of change for improving education, thus enabling Hispanic students to fully participate in a diverse society. AAHHE works collaboratively with all sectors of education, business, industry, as well as community and professional organizations to enhance the educational aspirations and to meet the needs of a significantly increasing Hispanic population. info http://www.aahhe.org/conference.aspx
THURS MARCH 4, and subsequent 1st Thursdays, 6 - 8 pm, in the City Hall, Boards & Commission Conference Room CH L280, 601 Fifth Ave between Cherry and James Streets, downtown Seattle, phone or check website to confirm date, time and place; Seattle HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MEETING. SHRC is made up of 15 citizen representatives who advise the Mayor, the City Council, & all City of Seattle Depts in matters regarding human rights. The commission advocates for justice & equal opportunity & collaborates with & educates the public & private sectors about how to prevent & eliminate discrimination city-wide. Meetings open to the public. You can now listen to the SHRC meetings by calling 206-684-4718. Members of the public attending the City on official business will find several accessible parking stalls at the Sea-Park Parking Garage, located at 609 Six Avenue. info Marta Idowu marta.idowu@seattle.gov or 206- 684-4540 or http://www.seattle.gov/humanrights/meetings.htm [revised 5/4/08]
**THURS MARCH 4, 7 pm, at Town Hall Seattle, 8th and Seneca, Seattle; the LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS of greater Seattle calls for action on WOMEN AND CLIMATE CHANGE: Connecting around the World at their Forum. As unpredictable and extreme climate events increase across the globe, women in poor countries suffer accordingly as they plant and grow food, collect water, gather firewood, and nurture their children. The forum will feature Professors Sara Curran from the Evans School of Public Affairs and Lucy Jarosz from the Department of Geography, both at the University of Washington, along with Phil Borges, author of Women Empowered: Inspiring Change in the Emerging World and Earth Ministry/WAIPL Program & Outreach Director Jessie Dye. Jessie will conclude the forum by talking about actions that we in the United States can take to protect the poorest women of the world from climate catastrophes. Free and open to the public. info 206-329- 4848 or http://www.seattlelwv.org
MARCH 5 & 12, 6 - 9 pm, and MARCH 6 & 13, p am - 5 pm, at Bellevue College main campus; Come take the Career & Life Planning class. Join us for this great non-credit, two weekend class to help you identify your interests and transferable skills; find career options to fit your skills and experience; and get the latest information on re-training. Class is open to all men and women. Class fee is $99, but some partial scholarships may be available based on financial need. Class is sponsored by the BC Center for Career Connections and the Women's Center, and funded in part by the Cities of Bellevue and Issaquah. Advance registration is required. info or to sign-up 425- 564-2279
FRI MARCH 5, and subsequent 1st Fridays, 3 - 4 pm, at Bayview Park and Ride, intersection of HWY 525 and Bayview Road, Whidbey Island; SOUTH WHIDBEY WOMEN IN BLACK PEACE VIGIL, info tenaly@whidbey.com [confirmed 1/15/10]
FRI MARCH 5, and subsequent 1st Fridays, 6:30 pm, on KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio; KBCS presents our newest locally produced public affairs program, Speak On It Radio. Host and producer Logic Amen connects HIP HOP COMMUNITIES WITH ISSUES CONCERNING SOCIETY, pop culture, spirituality and politics - and that's just the start. This month TBA. info http://www.kbcs.fm [added 8/6/07]
*FRI MARCH 5, and subsequent Fridays, 7 - 9:30 p.m., at Keystone Church, 5019 Keystone Pl., West of I-5, just North of 50th, Metro Bus Routes 16, 26 & 44, Seattle; Friday Night At the MEANINGFUL MOVIES and Wallingford Neighbors for Peace and Justice present A Film: "On Paper Wings" (67 min, Ilana Sol, 2008). Discussion Follows. Free and open to the public! .. but Donations are kindly accepted. info http://www.meaningfulmovies.org
FRI MARCH 5, and subsequent 1st Fridays, 7 pm, at Revolution Books, 89 S Washington St., west off 1st ave in Pioneer Square, Seattle; Reverberate Open Mic. Bring your poetry, hip hop, music? Reverberate to liberate! Be a part of conceptualizing this new monthly event, making it an open mic like no other. Contribute to a culture of RADICAL AND REVOLUTIONARY FERMENT, critical thinking, and resistance! Host: Stacy Barnes. info 206-325-7415, or rbsea@yahoo.com or http://www.revolutionbookssea.org/ [added 10/25/09]
FRI MARCH 5, and subsequent 1st Fridays, 8 pm, at Christoff Gallery, 6004 12th Ave. S., Seattle; Film TBA. presented by "the levee breaking" monthly film series showcasing the use of CREATIVITY AND THE ARTS TO NURTURE SOCIAL JUSTICE. Age 21 and over only venue. Donations accepted. info Jesse or Pamela 425-442-7104
MARCH 6 TO 13, in Cuba; INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY CUBA TOUR. Cuba Education Tours warmly invites you to come to Cuba on one of official education and culture programs. These are people-to-people tours for cross border solidarity, friendship and understanding. info on licensed travel to the island for Americans http://LegalCubaTravel.com, All Cuba Education Tours qualify for legal travel. info http://CubaFriends.com or http://FriendshipTours.ca or 1-877-687-3817 or marcel@cubaeducationtours.ca
**MARCH 6 AND 7, at El Centro de la Raza, 2524 16th Avenue South, Seattle; Projects for a Civil Society (PCS) is offering an ALTERNATIVES TO VIOLENCE PROJECT WORKSHOP through the University of Washington Experimental College. This is a basic level AVP workshop, entitled Transforming Conflict. Sliding scale registration and scholarships. Nobody turned away for inability to pay. Class description and registration via https://depts.washington.edu/asuwxpcl/courses/view/10WI.18. 87, info Roger Kluck, 206-856-4444
SAT MARCH 6, and subsequent 1st Saturdays, 11 a.m. - noon, on the east side of Bothell Way at the corner of Ballinger Way, Lake Forest Park; Lake Forest Park for Peace MONTHLY VIGIL FOR DARFUR. Join us for our monthly vigil to call attention to the genocide in Darfur. All are welcome. Bring signs and banners. info Hallie Condit 206- 365-5053 or hj_3246@hotmail.com [added 6/4/07]
SAT MARCH 6, noon, at SIFF Cinema in McCaw Hall at Seattle Center, 321 Mercer Street, street level, Seattle; Community Cinema Seattle and Tacoma presents the Seattle Premiere of DIRT! The Movie, Directed and produced by Bill Benenson and Gene Rosow. Dirt! The Movie takes you inside the WONDERS OF THE SOIL. It tells the story of Earth's most valuable and underappreciated source of fertility, from its miraculous beginning to its crippling degradation. Presented by ITVS, KCTS9, KBCS 91.3FM, Seattle Office for Civil Rights, Pacific Lutheran University, and SIFF Cinema. Reserve seats by email to us@communitycinemaseattle.org for individuals, small groups, and large groups of up to 50 people. Film is suitable for folks ages 13 and up. Community Cinema is a groundbreaking public education and civic engagement initiative featuring monthly screenings of films from Independent Lens. Free and open to the public.
SAT MARCH 6, and subsequent 1st Saturdays, 3 - 5 p.m., at the Keystone Congregational Church, 5019 Keystone Place N, just north of N 50th and Sunnyside N, Seattle; regular meeting of the merged Citizens Concerned for the People of Iraq and the Interfaith Network of Concern for the People of Iraq, since 1996 challenging the U.S. embargo which killed thousands of chidren per month, now reassessing how to PROMOTE PEACE AND SUPPORT IRAQIS; INOC is a program unit of the Church Council of Greater Seattle, info Rev. Rich Gamble, spambles@yahoo.com or 206-632-6021 or http://www.concernforiraq.org [usual time confirmed 2/3/10]
SAT MARCH 6, and subsequent 1st Saturdays, 8 - 10 pm, at Hidmo Eritrean Cuisine Restaurant, 2000 S. Jackson Street at 20th, Seattle; COMMUNITIES AGAINST RAPE AND ABUSE (CARA) invite you to Ladies First, with the support and sponsorship of Hidmo Entertainment, B-Girl Bench, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, and Many Community Artists & Activists. Ladies First puts ladies first, by featuring or highlighting women and transgender people through their creation of various art forms. whether it is Hip Hop, Funk, drumming, guitar, spokenword, Rock, djing, metal work, jewelry, emceeing, b-girl, dance, music, art, graffitti, and so much more. Join us as we celebrate the accomplishment of these artists and their many years of work. This is an all ages event, all genders event, so we can give honor to these performers and creators. It is what we create it to be. info cara.intern@gmail.com [added 12/18/07]
**MARCH 7 - 8, in Washington DC; INTERFAITH PEACE- BUILDERS Grassroots Advocacy Training & Lobby Day. info202-244-0821 or office@ifpb.org or http://www.ifpb.org
**SUN MARCH 7, 10 am - noon, at Mount Rainier National Park, meet at the Jackson Visitor Center at Paradise; The NATIONAL PARKS CONSERVATION Association will be hosting a ranger led SNOWSHOE TRIP. You don't need any snowshoe experience or training, just an interest in spending a fun day in the snow! This 1.2 mile trip will allow us to learn the art of snowshoeing and discover how the plants and animals of Mount Rainier adapt to world record snowfalls. This trip does not include hard climbing or a fast pace and is suitable for ages 8 and older. Depending on interest, car pools may be organized. Snowshoes are available to rent for a small donation at the Jackson Visitor Center. To sign up or get info David Graves dgraves@npca.org or 206-903-1444, x25
SUN MARCH 7, and subsequent 1st Sundays, 1:30 pm, at Westlake Park, 4th Ave. and Pine St., downtown Seattle; Silent Vigil to STOP HUMAN TRAFFICKING led by Intercommunity Peace & Justice Center. info Louise 206- 306-1312
SUN MARCH 7, and subsequent 1st Sundays, 4 - 6 p.m., at POCAAN, 2200 S Rainier Ave S at S Walker St, Seattle; Sistah 2 Sistah Social/ Organizing Meeting, An opportunity to socialize & discuss/plan future activities. Sistah 2 Sistah is a social/support group for LESBIAN, BISEXUAL & TRANSGENDER WOMEN OF AFRICAN DESCENT, info 206-322-7061 ext 235; [updated 10/29/07]
SUN MARCH 7, and subsequent 1st Sundays, 4 - 5 p.m., at the intersection of Park St. & North Bend Blvd. next to the Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum and the Visitor's Center in North Bend; SNOQUALMIE/ NORTH BEND CITIZENS FOR CHANGE will hold a PEACE VIGIL to honor our troops in Iraq and to encourage their safe return home. Join us. Bring candles or flashlights. info rubin51@comcast.net [updated 3/21/07]
MARCH 8, INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
**MON MARCH 8, 1 - 5 pm, at 2100 Building, 2100 24th Avenue South, Seattle; CIVIL RIGHTS 101: A Workshop for SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS. Have your clients experienced discrimination in housing or the workplace based on their race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, national origin, use of a Section 8 housing voucher, religion or other reason? This workshop is designed for social service providers to assist their clients by learning How to identify illegal discrimination; How to file a civil rights charge; Laws protecting people with disabilities; Employment laws relating to criminal records; Resources related to civil rights. Sponsored by the Seattle Office for Civil Rights. Free! Register with Brenda Anibarro 206-684-4514 or Brenda.Anibarro@Seattle.Gov
MON MARCH 8, and subsequent 2nd Mondays, 6 - 8 pm, at Lutheran Community Services NW, 433 Minor Ave N, Seattle, one block east of Fairview Ave N and Republican St; The U.S. is the only country in the world that resettles refugee youth without an adult caregiver and only 18 cities in the nation - including Seattle - offer a child welfare program designed to aid these youth. If you live in King or Snohomish county and are interested in learning about this rare opportunity to provide long-term, short-term or respite foster care to a refugee youth who has fled civil war or persecution, please contact Erika Berg at eberg@lcsnw.org or 206-694-5780 to sign up for REFUGEE & IMMIGRANT FOSTER CARE INFO NIGHT. A monthly stipend covers all of the expenses of the refugee youth, and they receive full medical and dental coverage. info http://www.refugeechildren.net [confirmed 11/24/09]
MON MARCH 8, and subsequent 2nd Mondays, please confrim at website, 7 pm, at Woodland Park Presbyterian Church, 225 N 70th, Seattle; Meeting of SOUND NONVIOLENT OPPONENTS OF WAR. info SNOW http://www.snowcoalition.org [usual time confrimed 1/9/10]
TUES MARCH 9, at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel; Benefit of International Justice Mission (IJM) that will help bring more RESCUES OF SLAVERY & HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS overseas (as well as other victims of oppression). Gary Haugen, IJM Founder & President, is keynote speaker! International Justice Mission is a human rights agency that secures justice for victims of slavery, sexual exploitation and other forms of violent oppression. IJM lawyers, investigators and aftercare professionals work with local officials to ensure immediate victim rescue and aftercare, to prosecute perpetrators and to promote functioning public justice systems. Seattle Against Slavery (SAS) will have a host of tables. $100. info and registration http://www.ijm.org/getinvolved/benefits-2010seattlebenefitdinner
TUES MARCH 9, and subsequent 2nd Tuesdays, 6:30 pm, at Marina Park Pavilion on the Kirkland waterfront park, on 255 bus route; KIRKLAND PEACE VIGIL meets monthly. We call ourselves "Citizens Along the Lake". info http://mysite.verizon.net/resuxn0n/citizensalongthelakeforp eace/ or Donna Schill 425-821-5596
**WEDS MARCH 10, 7:30 am, at Sheraton Seattle; King County Bar Association presents Breakfast With Champions In support of JUSTICE AND DIVERSITY. info 206-267-7042
*WEDS MARCH 10, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center; A free one-day gathering, ETHNIC ARTS CONNECTION provides a place and a time for Northwest artists and presenters to come together, learn about each other and diversify the cultural experiences available for audiences. The biennial event introduces regional artists working in culturally specific traditions to presenters from around the region. Showcase performances, juried 15- minute acts; Visual art displays; Booking opportunities; Networking. Application deadline to perform or display your artwork is Feb 3. info Irene Gomez at irene@lasalaseattle.org or Miguel Guillen miguel@lasalaseattle.org
**WEDS MARCH 10, 7 pm, at 100 E. Maple Street, Bellingham; the Whatcom Peace & Justice Center will co- host anti-war folk musician David Rovics. Tickets $10 at the door. This event will observe the 7TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE U.S. INVASION OF IRAQ and will include a candlelight vigil to remember all who have suffered, and still suffer, in this ongoing tragedy. This event is being co-hosted by the Mission, Justice & Social Concerns Committee of the First Congregational Church and Veterans for Peace Chapter 111. info whatcomPJC@fidalgo.net
**MARCH 11 - 12, 1 - 5 pm and 8 am - noon, at DoubleTree Hotel, Lloyd Center, 1000 NE Multnomah, Portland OR; Oregon, Washington, & Idaho Farmworker, One-Stop, Youth & Adult Service Providers, Planners & Administrators should plan to attend the PACIFIC NORTHWEST FARMWORKER SUMMIT. The Summit will provide critical information on topics that impact farmworkers. Information tables available for $25. The 2010 Pacific Northwest Farmworker Summit is hosted by the Oregon Human Development Corporation, in partnership with Region 6 U.S. Department of Labor; Oregon Employment Department; Washington State Employment Security Department; Idaho Department of Labor; OIC of Washington. Registration by Feb 24 $175, Afterwards $200. info Ron Hauge 503-245-2600 ext. 202 or rhauge@ohdc.org
THURS MARCH 11, Center For Learning Connections presents Leadership: The Experience 4 - Session 7 - LEDAERSHIP LEGACY AND SERVICE. $85-95, info http://www.learningconnections.org/clc/experience/conferenc e09/index.htm
FRI MARCH 12, at North Seattle Community College, College Center Bldg. Club Room, Seattle; Washington State Association of MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION WSAME workshop What I Said and what I Meant: IMPROVING CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS. info http://www.wsame.org or WSAME@mindspring.com or 206-522-5438
*FRI MARCH 12, and subsequent Fridays, 7 - 9:30 p.m., at Keystone Church, 5019 Keystone Pl., West of I-5, just North of 50th, Metro Bus Routes 16, 26 & 44, Seattle; Friday Night At the MEANINGFUL MOVIES and Wallingford Neighbors for Peace and Justice present A Film: "In Transition" (50 min, Emma Goude, 2009) "An Evening Of MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS" Discussion Follows. Free and open to the public! .. but Donations are kindly accepted. info http://www.meaningfulmovies.org
**MARCH 13 - 20, in Cuba; TEACHERS INTRODUCTION TO CUBA TOUR. Cuba Education Tours warmly invites you to come to Cuba on one of official education and culture programs. These are people-to-people tours for cross border solidarity, friendship and understanding. info on licensed travel to the island for Americans http://LegalCubaTravel.com, All Cuba Education Tours qualify for legal travel. info http://CubaFriends.com or http://FriendshipTours.ca or 1-877-687-3817 or marcel@cubaeducationtours.ca
SAT MARCH 13, and subsequent 2nd Saturdays, 10 am - noon, at Mosaic Coffeehouse 4401 2nd Ave NE, Seattle; SUSTAINABLE WALLINGFORD MONTHLY GATHERING. Sustainable Wallingford is a wheelbarrow organization, holding and moving forward ideas bubbling in our community on how to live on one planet with grace and joy. Find your place! Get involved! info http://www.greenwallingford.ning.com and http://www.sustainablewallingford.us [added 10/4/09]
SAT MARCH 13, and subsequent 2nd Saturdays, 10 am, at Northwest Leadership Foundation, 717 Tacoma Ave. S., Tacoma; HATE FREE ZONE FAMILY MEETINGS: Please join us for a family meeting for those who have been AFFECTED BY DETENTION AND DEPORTATION. Families are encouraged to share their stories and learn about their human rights. Meetings are meant to provide support for families and an opportunity to advocate for change. info Deena 206-723- 2203 ext. 209 or deena@hatefreezone.org tollfree helpline 1-866-HFZONE1 (1-866-439-6631) [added 11/7/07]
SAT MARCH 13, and subsequent 2nd Saturdays, please confirm at website, 10 am, at the cafe in Third Place Books-Ravenna; SEATTLE ESPERANTO SOCIETY, the Seattle chapter of an international peace movement. The meeting is an informal discussion and language practice; beginners are welcome. info http://seattleesperanto.org, Free online Esperanto lessons at http://www.lernu.net
SAT MARCH 13, and subsequent 2nd Saturdays, noon - 3 pm, at Northwest Detention Center, 1623 E J St, Tacoma; DEMAND HUMAN RIGHTS AT TACOMA IMMIGRATION PRISON! The government is using racial profiling and violating the rights of immigrant workers whose only "crime" is working. We will bring coffee and food, support and solidarity to visiting families. An injury to one is an injury to all! For carpool/ ride from Seattle call 206-218-4417 [updated 2/9/09]
SAT MARCH 13, and subsequent 2nd Saturdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm, outside Ft Lewis, at the bridge at I-5 exit 122, Lakewood; Come Stand for Peace, Stand up for Fairness & Justice. People of faith will stand with our veterans who need our support. Support Private Bishop who has been HELD WITHOUT DUE PROCESS at the Fort Lewis jail; he followed MILITARY PROCESS TO BECOME A CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTOR but the military has not followed dues process with him. info Coffee Strong 253-581-1565 or http://www.givoice.org
MARCH 14 - 19, Evans School of Public Affairs and Cascade Executive Programs present a NONPROFIT EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE. Leaders like you are facing a climate of continuous change with new opportunities and challenges surfacing on a daily basis. There is rarely time for reflection or renewal to critically assess and capitalize on these internal and external forces while simultaneously enhancing the stability and effectiveness of your organization and work. The Nonprofit Executive Leadership Institute is a university-quality program in a retreat setting allowing participants to examine the deeper meaning of their work. The Institute is taught by faculty and experienced practitioners, who expose participants to new insights and provide tools that have a lasting impact. Benefits of the Institute include: Engaging in an examination of your own leadership skills and effectiveness; Gaining a renewed passion for nonprofit work; Learning new management techniques through university-quality instruction; Developing a network of peers to support you in the years to come; Building visionary leadership to implement strategic planning; Using financial management to enhance the decision-making process. info mollymccarthy@gmail.com
*MON MARCH 15, and subsequent 3rd Mondays (4th Mon Jan & Feb), 5:30 - 7:30 pm, in the City Hall, Boards & Commission Conference Room CH L280, 601 Fifth Ave between Cherry and James Streets, downtown Seattle, check website to confirm date, time and place; SEATTLE WOMEN'S COMMISSION. Meetings open to the public. Members of the public attending the City on official business will find several accessible parking stalls at the Sea-Park Parking Garage, located at 609 Six Avenue. Wheel Chair Accessible. ASL interpretation upon request to 206-684-4537 at least two weeks in advance. info http://www.seattle.gov/womenscommission/meetings.htm or 206-684-4537 or Felicia Yearwood-Murrell felicia.yearwood-murrell@seattle.gov [usual time confirmed 11/17/09]
MON MARCH 15, and subsequent 3rd Mondays, 7 pm, at St Benedict's Parish Center, 1805 N 49th St., Seattle; CATHOLIC SUPPORT ORGANIZATION for parents, spouses, & families of GAY LESBIAN BISEXUAL TRANSGENDER PERSONS, as well as those minorities. info 425-462-9411 or 206-542- 2549 [confirmed 3/19/07]
TUES MARCH 16, and most 3rd Tuesdays, 3 - 5 p.m., at Planned Parenthood, 2001 E. Madison St., Seattle; SAFE SCHOOLS COALITION meeting, a public-private partnership of organizations (government agencies, schools, community agencies, churches, youth/student groups, gay/lesbian groups, human rights groups) and 400+ individuals working to help schools become safe places where every family can belong, where every educator can teach, and where every child can learn, regardless of GENDER IDENTITY OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION. Everyone is welcome - students, school employees, parents/guardians, community agencies, and individual community members. All Ages Welcome. You don't need to be a member to attend a Coalition meeting. It's not a "board" meeting. We network, plan joint projects, problem-solve, share cool freebies, and often have a speaker or video. Please park on the streets, don't park in the Planned Parenthood or church parking lot. attend in person or by phone; Please don't have your cell phone out on the first floor at Planned Parenthood due to HPAA (medical privacy) regs. details about how to call in or attend, contact Kyle 206-322-6711 ext 32190 or KRapinan@casey.org, info http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/meet_who_when_where.htm l
TUES MARCH 16, and subsequent 3rd Tuesdays, 6 - 8 pm, at Pacific Gender Center, 1812 E Madison, Seattle; Seattle Police Department/LGBTQ Advisory Council Meeting. The Seattle POLICE DEPARTMENT'S SEXUAL MINORITIES/LGBTQ ADVISORY COUNCIL is a Council established by the Police Department to increase relationships and communications between the community and the Department. info 206-684- 8760 or Daniel Dueball: Daniel.Dueball@seattle.gov or http://www.seattlelgbt.org [updated 12/21/08]
TUES MARCH 16, and subsequent 3rd Tuesdays, but please confirm, 6 - 8 p.m., at Boards & Commissions room, Floor L2, City Hall, 600 4th Avenue, downtown Seattle; Public Meeting on POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY held by the Office of Police Accountability Review Panel (OPARB), info 206-684- 8146 or opareviewboard@seattle.gov, Listen to meetings in progress on the Boards & Commissions Listen 206-684-4718
TUES MARCH 16, and subsequent 3rd Tuesdays, 6 - 6:30 pm, on SCAN, the Seattle Community Access Network TV, cable channels 77 (Comcast) and 29 (Millennium) and streaming video at http://www.SCANTV.org ; The Abe Keller Peace Education Fund is sponsoring a new cable program series entitled THINK PEACE: PEACEMAKING IN A TROUBLED WORLD. This month's program TBA. [confirmed 10/10/07]
TUES MARCH 16, and most subsequent 3rd Tuesdays, please phone or check website to confirm, 6:15 p.m., in the cafe at Elliott Bay bookstore in Pioneer Square, S Main St & 1st Ave S, Seattle; monthly board meeting of NICA, Northwest INTENTIONAL COMMUNITIES Association, a networking and education organization for intentional communities in the Pacific Northwest; info http://www.ic.org/nica or Fred 425-481-8044 [updated 12/2/06]
**TUES MARCH 16, 7 pm, at Town Hall, 8th Ave & Seneca St, Seattle; Steven Hill on "Europe's Promise" his recently published book, "Europe's Promise: Why the EUROPEAN WAY IS THE BEST HOPE in an Insecure Age." As we watch the United States continue to struggle to pass universal health care (something even lower income European countries like Croatia and Poland have managed to do); and struggling to stop being the largest per capita contributor to global warming (the average American spews twice as much carbon as the average European, and more than four times the average Chinese or Indian); and with the U.S. having a higher unemployment rate than Europe, fewer Fortune 500 companies and fewer small businesses, is there any doubt that now is the time to consider other development models' America's 'Wall Street capitalism' has failed Americans. Europe's 'social capitalism' is better for people, better for the economy, better for the environment, and better for the future. 'History is in the making, and those paying attention have ringside seats.'http://www.EuropesPromise.org
TUES MARCH 16, and most subsequent 3rd Tuesdays, 7 - 9 pm, at Cascade People's Center, 309 Pontius Ave N, Seattle; GREEN PARTY OF SEATTLE monthly meeting, this month topic TBA. info and meeting confirmation Andrew Rose arose_1@yahoo.com [added 6/26/09]
TUES MARCH 16, and subsequent 3rd Tuesdays, 7 - 9 pm, at Opperman Design office, Ballard, Seattle; SUSTAINABLE BALLARD TRANSPORTATION GUILD Meeting. Feet, bikes, busses, carpools, boats, cars. Current projects: Ballard Artistic Bike Rack design Contest and Implementation, Ballard Grease Reclaimation project, Sail Transport Network. Bring your Advanced Transportation ideas! Potluck! Directions and info Vic 206-789-7646
WEDS MARCH 17, and subsequent 3rd Wednesdays, 6 - 8 or 9 p.m., at 514 Minor Ave. N, Seattle, Seattle; meeting of CASCADE NEIGHBORHOOD Council, SOUTH LAKE UNION neighborhood, info cncsecretary@hotmail.com [confirmed 8/24/09]
THURS MARCH 18, and subsequent 18th of each month, at St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave E, Seattle; People of all faith traditions are are warmly welcomed for readings and community prayer. INTERFAITH VIGIL FOR PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST, Program of prayer, readings and reflection, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Stop by any time to join the vigil from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. in McCaw Chapel, 8 p.m. - 8 a.m. in Thomsen Chapel. info http://www.pepm.org and click on "Peace Vigil" or Tom Walker 425-641-9247 or http://www.eappi-us.org [updated 5/10/08]
THURS MARCH 18, and subsequent 18th of each month, 5:30 p.m., this month location TBA locations in or near Bellingham; Monthly Prayer VIGIL FOR PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST. Join others for contemplation, meditation, prayer and liturgy for peace among the peoples of Israel and Palestine. Each month a different faith community sponsors the vigil. If you'd like your community to sponsor, contact Mary Robinson-Mohr 360-733-1325 or 360-734-0217 [confirmed 6/16/07]
THURS MARCH 18, and subsequent 3rd Thursdays (Sept to June skipping December), 6 - 8 p.m., at 6218 Beacon Ave South, on Graham and Beacon Ave S, behind the Bethany UC Church, Seattle; QUEER PARENTS NETWORKING DINNER. Dinner and childcare is on us! A monthly dinner to meet other LGBTQ families and parents, talk about parenting and other issues that are affecting their lives. Open to ALL Bisexual, Trans, Lesbian, Gay, Two-Spirited, Queer and Questioning families, including co-parents, and people who have a significant role in the life of a child. Please RSVP to DeAnn Alcantara Thompson deann@nwnetwork.org or 206-568-7777, TTY 206-517-9670, so we can plan for dinner and childcare. We look forward to seeing you there! Hosted by: The Northwest Network of Bi, Trans, Lesbian & Gay Survivors of Abuse [updated 8/24/09]
THURS MARCH 18, and subsequent 3rd Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, in City Hall, Boards & Commission Conference Room CH L280, 601 Fifth Ave between Cherry and James Streets, downtown Seattle, check website to confirm date, time and place; Seattle COMMISSION FOR SEXUAL MINORITIES MEETING. Meetings open to the public. Members of the public attending the City on official business will find several accessible parking stalls at the Sea-Park Parking Garage, located at 609 Six Avenue. Wheel Chair Accessible. ASL interpretation upon request to 206-684-4514 at least two weeks in advance. info http://www.seattle.gov/scsm/meetings.htm or Marta Idowu marta.idowu@seattle.gov or 206-684-4500 [confirmed 8/25/09]
THURS MARCH 18, 6 pm, at PUB Building, Room 9201, Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Avenue North, Shoreline; Amnesty International Screening Series at Shoreline Community College, jointly organized by the SCC Amnesty student chapter and Amnesty International Group 4 of Seattle. The series is intended to raise awareness and mobilize action in support of AMNESTY'S HUMAN RIGHTS WORK. Free. Please RSVP. info and RSVP amestay@gmail.com or sofia.nazalya@gmail.com, info http://www.amnestyusa.org/ctwj
THURS MARCH 18, 6 pm, at The Morken Center for Learning and Technology, Rm 103 on the Campus of Pacific Lutheran University, PLU, 12215 10th Avenue S, Tacoma; Community Cinema Seattle and Tacoma presents the Seattle Premiere of DIRT! The Movie, Directed and produced by Bill Benenson and Gene Rosow. Dirt! The Movie takes you inside the WONDERS OF THE SOIL. It tells the story of Earth's most valuable and underappreciated source of fertility, from its miraculous beginning to its crippling degradation. Presented by ITVS, KCTS9, KBCS 91.3FM, Seattle Office for Civil Rights, Pacific Lutheran University, and SIFF Cinema. Reserve seats by email to us@communitycinemaseattle.org for individuals, small groups, and large groups of up to 50 people. Film is suitable for folks ages 13 and up. Community Cinema is a groundbreaking public education and civic engagement initiative featuring monthly screenings of films from Independent Lens. Free and open to the public.
THURS MARCH 18, 7 p.m., at Antioch campus, room 100, 2326 Sixth Avenue in Belltown, between Bell and Battery, Seattle; GLOBAL ISSUES & PERSPECTIVES is a free lecture/ discussion series sponsored by the Center for Creative Change to address the question: What do we need to know to become effective global citizens? The series is an enriching opportunity to hear, learn from and be inspired by individuals - many of whom are from other cultures and countries - who are invited to Antioch to share their values and vision. This lecture: SPIRITUALITY: COMMON GROUND FOR GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT? Robert Taylor explores how spirituality may offer commonalities for bridging religious, political and cultural divides in global engagement ranging from environmental issues, human rights, poverty and economic development. Taylor is the author of I'm Spiritual, Not Religious. http://www.robertvtaylor.com, Free and open to the public. info Wendy L. Olsen 206-268-4208 or 1-888-268-4477 ext. 5208 or wolsen@antioch.edu
**THURS MARCH 18, 7 - 9 pm, Kiona-Benton City High School, Tri-Cities area; Community Program: STORIES FROM A HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR. In 1943, at the age of 14, Frieda was deported to Theresienstadt, a concentration camp in her native country of Czechoslovakia, because she was a "mischling" - half Jewish. Frieda's mother was not Jewish, but her father was. Free and open to the public. info ikennedy@wsherc.org
FRI MARCH 19, and subsequent 3rd Fridays, all day; Protest / Demonstration, a monthly day of action called the Iraq Moratorium, with activities occurring in communities, neighborhoods, cities and towns across the country UNTIL THE WAR IN IRAQ IS ENDED. info http://www.iraqmoratorium.org/ [web confirmed 7/17/09]
**FRI MARCH 19, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, at Kiona-Benton City High School, Tri-Cities area; Creating Change: TEACHING ABOUT THE HOLOCAUST AND GENOCIDE. Sessions include: Overview of the Holocaust, Camps and Ghettos, Rescue and Resistance, a presentation from a Holocaust survivor, and author and Professor John Roth will speak on "Situating the Holocaust in a Genocidal World." Clock hours available. Registration required. $20. info ikennedy@wsherc.org
FRI MARCH 19, 9 am to 4 pm, at Seattle University, Student Center, Room 160; The Seattle University Executive Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Master of Public Administration programs presents a SERVICE IN ACTION SEMINAR. Winning THE GRANT GAME: For Beginning and Intermediate Players with Presenter: Karen Porterfield. This series provides nonprofit and public service professionals with continuing education opportunities and access to current trends. Leading voices and experts from a variety of disciplines will present the latest ideas and practices. General Public $125. Three or more $100. SU Student/ Alumni/ Employee $100. Price includes lunch. All proceeds benefit the MPA/MNPL scholarship fund. info http://www2.seattleu.edu/artsci/mnpl/events.aspx or Danielle Potter potterd@seattleu.edu or 206-296-6143
*FRI MARCH 19, and subsequent Fridays, 7 - 9:30 p.m., at Keystone Church, 5019 Keystone Pl., West of I-5, just North of 50th, Metro Bus Routes 16, 26 & 44, Seattle; Friday Night At the MEANINGFUL MOVIES and Wallingford Neighbors for Peace and Justice present A Film: "Jang Aur Mar" (War & Peace) (Anand Patwardhan, 2002). Discussion Follows. Free and open to the public! .. but Donations are kindly accepted. info http://www.meaningfulmovies.org
FRI MARCH 19, and subsequent 3rd Fridays, 7 pm, at Broadview Community United Church of Christ, 325 N. 125th St, Seattle; Broadview Community Church hosts FREE COMMUNITY MOVIES, followed by a discussion. This month "Praying with Lior". An engrossing, wrenching and tender documentary film, Praying With Lior introduces Lior Liebling. Lior has Down syndrome, and has spent his entire life praying with utter abandon. Is he a "spiritual genius" as many around him say? Or simply the vessel that contains everyone's unfulfilled wishes and expectations? Lior - whose name means "my light" - lost his mother at age six, and her words and spirit hover over the film. While everyone agrees Lior is closer to God, he's also a burden, a best friend, an inspiration, and an embarrassment, depending on which family member is speaking. As Lior approaches Bar Mitzvah, the Jewish coming-of-age ceremony different characters provides a window into life spent "praying with Lior." The movie poses difficult questions such as WHAT IS "DISABILITY" and who really talks to God? Told with intimacy and humor, Praying With Lior is a family story, a triumph story, a grief story, a divinely-inspired story.info http://www.BroadviewUCC.org
SAT & SUN MARCH 20 & 21, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., in Seattle; Become A More Powerful Peacemaker In Your Family, Community, And Workplace. Learn how to bring the powerful practices of COMPASSIONATE LISTENING into your daily life. Facilitated by Andrea Cohen & Susan Partnow. 2-day Basic Intensive. Registration http://mar10intensive.eventbrite.com/, info http://www.compassionatelistening.org/calendar or 360-626- 4411
SAT MARCH 20, and subsequent 3rd Saturdays, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m., Meet at 8799 19th Ave NW, a few blocks west of 15th NW in Ballard, Seattle; Crown Hill Natural Area NEIGHBORHOOD WORK PARTY PROJECT. We hope to host a crowd of interested neighbors to weed & mulch! Come meet us, volunteer a while, and learn about this wonderful neighborhood park! Sponsor: Friends of Crown Hill Glen, rsvp 3 days in advance please! info Joyce Ford, Plumis Park Advocates, 206-789-1394
SAT MARCH 20, and subsequent 3rd Saturdays, 5 - 8 pm, in Seattle's International District; CHINATOWN-INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT ART WALK. Visit indoor and outdoor venues featuring work by local artists, performances, music, cheap eats, movies in the park, and more. Participating Venues include Wing Luke Asian Museum: Free Third Saturday with Extended hours 10am - 8pm plus Family Day at the Wing from 1 - 3 pm; Theatre Off Jackson; Canoe Social Club; Danny Woo Garden; KOBO Gallery at Higo; Momo; Deng's Studio and Art Gallery; New Gallery Century Tea; Former Uwajimaya building; Panama Tea House; Sun May; West Kong Yick building in Canton Alley; Hing Hay Park; 666, 668, 672, and 676 Jackson St.; New Central Bldg, 608 Maynard Ave S.; Chinatown International District Business Improvement Area Office, with many Restaurants featuring Art Walk Specials for $5 and under! Map at http://wingluke.org/chinatownidartwalk.pdf
MARCH 21 - 26, at the University of Washington, Seattle; Applications are now being sought for the 2010 NONPROFIT EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE, a six-day program designed to enhance the strategic and visionary thinking of nonprofit leaders. Offered by the UW Evans School's Cascade Executive Programs and Nancy Bell Evans Center on Nonprofits & Philanthropy, the Institute addresses a distinct need for advanced education, reflection, and renewal among nonprofit executives in our region. Application Deadline Dec 11, 2009. Limited scholarships may be available. info julita@u.washington.edu
MARCH 21, United Nations International Day for the ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION
*SUN MARCH 21, noon, start at Westlake Park, 4th Ave and Pine St, downtown Seattle; Rally commorating the start of 7TH YEAR OF IRAQ OCCUPATION followed by a march through Pike Place Market. This march is initiated by ANSWER and is sponsored by Vets for Peace 92, World Can't Wait, Code Pink-Seattle.
SUN MARCH 21, and subsequent 3rd Sundays, 1 - 3:30 pm, email for location and agenda; P.E.A.R. PRESCHOOL EDUCATORS AGAINST RACISM. How to teach young children to reject bias and embrace differences requires deep study and reflection of our own teaching practices. Are you truly listening to children? Come join this conversation. info Mollypeach@hotmail.com [added 5/22/05]
SUN MARCH 21, and subsequent 3rd Sundays, 2:30 pm, in the Horizon House Forum at 900 University St., Seattle; HEALTH CARE FOR ALL Board Meeting, all welcome, info Mary Margaret 206-382-3785 or http://www.healthcareforallwa.org/calendar/ [confirmed 8/25/09]
SUN MARCH 21, 5 pm potluck, 6 pm announcements, 6:30 - 8 pm program, at Woodland Park Presbyterian Church, 225 N 70th, Seattle; Seattle Chapter FELLOWSHIP OF RECONCILIATION program topic TBA. Free, collection will be taken. all welcome. info 206-789-5565
MARCH 22, United Nations WORLD WATER DAY
*MON MARCH 22, and subsequent 4th Mondays, 6:30 - 9 pm, check the website to confirm, at the Sunset Hill Community Center, ground floor, at corner of 30th NW & NW 66th, in Ballard, Seattle; SUSTAINABLE BALLARD meeting and Potluck. Please bring your own bowl, spoon & cup. This meeting: topic TBA. Sustainable Ballard's efforts are aimed at preparing for societal, economic, transportation and infrastructural changes that we see coming from OIL DEPLETION in the next decade or sooner. We do not have much time. We do not have the answers either. Each of us have skills we can bring to this effort. info info@sustainableballard.org or 206-789-7646 or http://www.sustainableballard.org [usual time confirmed 8/15/09]
*TUES MARCH 23, and subsequent 4th Tuesdays, 7 pm, at Phinney Ridge Center, Blue Bldg, Room 6, Seattle; NW BIODIESEL MEETING. Alternating months between special topic and Biodiesel 101, see website for details. info Aaron Kahn akahn@windermere.com or http://www.nwbiodiesel.org [confirmed 2/23/08]
THURS MARCH 25, 6 pm, at 964 Denny Way above Ducky's office furniture and across from Whole Foods, Seattle; Basic Street-wise SELF DEFENSE SEMINAR, LGBT Emphasis. sign up online http://www.sherrymcgregor.com - click 3 to 4 hour seminar price. info 206-653-6020 or http://www.sherrymcgregor.com
*FRI MARCH 26, and subsequent last Fridays, 5:30 p.m., at Westlake Park, downtown, 4th & Pine, Seattle; CRITICAL MASS, an organized COINCIDENCE OF BICYCLISTS who ride around the streets of Seattle en masse. It happens when a lot of cyclists happen to be in the same place at the same time and decide to cycle the same way together for a while. Come join the fun! info http://students.washington.edu/spiegel/cmass.html or http://catalyst.washington.edu/webtools/epost/register.cgi?? owner=sah5&id=8002 a discussion board for people to discuss things like ride routes and how to deal with traffic lights and police, or anything else related to Critical Mass
**MARCH 27 - APRIL 3, in Cuba; TEACHERS INTRODUCTION TO CUBA TOUR. Cuba Education Tours warmly invites you to come to Cuba on one of official education and culture programs. These are people-to-people tours for cross border solidarity, friendship and understanding. info on licensed travel to the island for Americans http://LegalCubaTravel.com, All Cuba Education Tours qualify for legal travel. info http://CubaFriends.com or http://FriendshipTours.ca or 1-877-687-3817 or marcel@cubaeducationtours.ca
*SAT MARCH 27, 6:30 - 9 pm, at Hidmo Eritrean Restaurant, 2000 S Jackson St., Seattle; Community Alliance for Global Justice presents From the Grassroots, Reports from Kenya on FOOD SOVEREIGNTY, AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND THE GATES FOUNDATION. Come to hear from Kenyan Farmer & Community Organizer Joshua Machinga,Director of Common Ground in Kenya, and Travis and Heather English Day of CAGJ, who will report back on their travels to Kenya and Uganda where they are learning about the new "green revolution" in Africa, and the alternatives, including a visit to Joshua's program. Common Ground Program works in many areas, with a special focus on increased food security, crop diversification and the protection of natural resources. Their sustainable agriculture projects provide families and communities with vital technical and material resources for improving nutrition and increasing income generation. The projects also enable rural farming communities to adapt and survive in the face of challenges to their livelihoods, including globalization, commercialization of food production and climate change. Event is free. Eritrean food available for purchase, full bar available. All ages welcome to attend! Sponsored by Community Alliance for Global Justice. info agrawatch@seattleglobaljustice.org or 206-405-4600
SUN MARCH 28, 1:30 - 3:30 pm, at "Freedom Bridge," Berkeley Ave. I-5 exit 122, near Coffee Strong GI Coffeehouse, Lakewood; RALLY FOR MILITARY RESISTER Travis Bishop, imprisoned at Fourt Lewis for REFUSING TO FIGHT an immoral war. Please join us for the rally. Hot beverages and snacks available before and after the rally at Coffee Strong. Event hosted by Coffee Strong and Veterans For Peace; all are invited to show a strong presence in support of the "Prisoner of Conscience" being held at the Ft Lewis brig. info Coffee Strong 253-581-1565 or Veterans for Peace, Chapter 92 President, Gerry Condon, 206-499- 1220, info about Travis Bishop http://www.GIVoice.org
*TUES MARCH 30, and subsequent last Tuesdays, noon - 1 pm, at Offices of Washington State Bar Association, 1325 4th Avenue, Suite 600, Seattle; forum on a topic of LAW & PEACE. This month topic: TBA. 1 CLE credit usually available. Sponsor: Washington State Bar Association World Peace Through Law Section. Members: Free, Non-Section members: $25, Law students: $10. Pre-Registration required. info http://www.wsba.org/lawyers/groups/worldpeace or WSBA 800- 945-9722 [usual times confirmed 11/3/08]
MARCH 31, CEASAR CHAVEZ DAY (1927 - 1993). A Mexican American labor leader and activist who became a nationally respected voice for social justice. Co-founded the United FARM WORKERS
THROUGH MARCH 31, Volunteer for the UNICEF Tap Project and Help Us Save Children's Lives. UNICEF Tap Project Seattle, is an initiative to SAVE CHILDREN'S LIVES GLOBALLY BY PROVIDING SAFE DRINKING WATER and sanitation globally. Seattle is a new market for this project and we have four coordinators leading the project, recruiting volunteers and planning events with UNICEF collaboration. info http://www.tapproject.org/volunteer/ or Sheela Bowler 206- 790-1742
THROUGH 2010 LEGISLATIVE SESSION, approx March 12, support a proposed Washington state bill BANNING THE OWNERSHIP AND USE OF ASSAULT RIFLES, to be called the "Aaron Sullivan Assault Rifle Ban." call your legislators at 1-800-562-6000
THROUGH the LEGISLATIVE SESSION, approx March 12, in Olympia; Trevor Griffey recently founded The Olympia News Wire, A NON-PROFIT ONLINE NEWS SERVICE that will be devoted exclusively to covering Washington statehouse/ Olympia politics. The press corps in Olympia that is supposed to keep our politicians honest is in crisis. In 1993, there were 34 paid reporters covering the legislative session in Olympia. In 2007, there were 17. In 2009, there were 10. And unless we act to reverse the trend, there will likely be 7 reporters in Olympia in 2010-- all of whom will be expected to report on everything going on in Olympia all at once. The Olympia News Wire is an emergency intervention to help reverse this trend and revitalize the media coverage of statehouse politics in Washington state. info Trevor Griffey trevorgriffey@gmail.com or 206-280-8983
Updated on Tuesday, February 9, 2010