Events new or changed since the previous version are marked with (**), since the version before that with (*).
Return to Top of PagePEACE & JUSTICE EVENTS Seattle area starting Nov 7, 2012
NOVEMBER is NATIONAL ADOPTION AWARENESS MONTH. info http://national-adoption-month.adoption.com/
NOVEMBER is NATIONAL AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE MONTH, National American Indian Heritage Month celebrates and recognizes the accomplishments of the peoples who were the original inhabitants, explorers and settlers of the United States. info http://nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov/ or http://www.loc.gov/law/help/commemorative-observations/american-indian.php
**WEDS NOV 7, and subsequent Wednesdays, noon - 1 p.m., NW corner of Sylvester Park, corner of Legion & Capitol Way, Olympia; PEACE VIGIL, come for all or part of the hour to sustain Olympia Fellowship of Reconciliation persistent (every week since March 5, 1980) witness for peace and nonviolence; bring signs or use ours; info Glen 360-491-9093 [confirmed 10/24/12]
**WEDS NOV 7, and subsequent Wednesdays, 4 to 5 pm, on KKNW AM 1150; Walk the Talk with Kim show features speakers from NON-PROFIT AND COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS talking about their mission and vision as well as calling out needs from the community. The Walk the Talk with Kim Show focuses on mission driven organizations and their supporters in an effort to strengthen our community through knowledge, leadership, collaboration and a call to walk the talk. Each episode invites listeners to become connected with non-profit, community based and for-profit mission driven organizations that pour sweat and tears into the growth and support of our community. We celebrate the volunteers, supporters and collaborators that are the foundation and soul of these organizations. info 425-888- 9790 or http://www.walkthetalkwithkim.com [added 1/24/11]
**WEDS NOV 7, 5-6:30 pm, at Ballinger & Bothell Ways NE in beautiful downtown Lake Forest Park; POST-ELECTION CANDLELIGHT PEACE VIGIL sponsored by Lake Forest Park For Peace. Please join in, for the wars will drone on. info Bob Trutnau trutnaubob395@gmail.com
**WEDS NOV 7, and subsequent Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. on KBCS-FM, 91.3, online at http://www.kbcs.fm ; Live call-in talk show "VOICES OF DIVERSITY" will focus on topics related to CULTURAL DIVERSITY, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC ISSUES. The show is produced by Community Volunteers. Show is sponsored by the City of Bellevue Parks and Community Services department and KBCS; We'll also be taking calls from our listeners at 425-564-2424. This show: tba. Share your story at 425-564-2424. info 425-452-7922 or http://www.kbcs.fm Show archive online at http://kbcs.fm/site/PageServer?pagename=voicesofdiversity [confirmed 11/20/10]
**WEDS NOV 7, and subsequent Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m., in front of the U.S. Federal Courthouse, 1917 Pacific Ave., near 21st, Tacoma; PEACE VIGIL organized by People for Peace, Justice, and Healing, a continuous presence in Tacoma since 9/11. [confirmed 10/11/10]
**WEDS NOV 7, and subsequent Wednesdays, 5:15-6:15 pm, on the corner of Chelan and Orondo, right in front of Memorial Park, Wenatchee; weekly PEACE VIGIL since August 2005 at a fitting place. All are welcome. Vigilers include local at-large members of Vets for Peace who are always there with the VFP banner, and other veterans are invited to join! info jlschlaman@charter.net [updated 10/13/10]
**WEDS NOV 7, 5:30 p.m., at Bertha Knight Landes Room, City Hall, 600 4th Ave, Seattle; Seattle BICYCLE MASTER PLAN Public Meeting, info http://seattle.gov/mayor/Engage/access.htm
**WEDS NOV 7, and subsequent Wednesdays, 5:30-7 p.m., in front of Ken's Market, SW corner of 73rd & Greenwood Ave N, Seattle; Phinney Neighbors for Peace and Justice information table, Please contact Lou to coordinate: 206- 783-0990, info louandjoant@msn.com [confirmed 9/22/12]
**WEDS NOV 7, and subsequent Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m., at 1402 3rd Ave Suite 201, Seattle; EQUAL RIGHTS Washington Volunteer Night. Join us at the ERW Office every Wednesday and become engaged in the fight for full equality regardless of sexual orientation or gender expression. We have snacks! We will be training, canvassing, phonebanking, doing data-entry, and having a blast for two hours every week. info info@equalrightswashington.org [added 8/24/11]
**WEDS NOV 7, 7-8:30 pm, at the 2100 Building aka Treehouse Building, 2100 24th Avenue S. off Rainier, Seattle, wheelchair accessible; First MLK JR. CELEBRATION COMMITTEE MEETING. This is the committee which plans the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King, usually held at Garfield High School, with workshops, rally, and march. info Kamilah.Brown@kingcounty.gov or http://www.MLKSeattle.org
WEDS NOV 7, 7:30 pm, at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave at Seneca, Great Hall; enter on 8th Avenue, Seattle; Bill McKibben & 350.org: 'Doing The Math' on GLOBAL WARMING. 'Do The Math' is a galvanizing new campaign led by environmental author and activist Bill McKibben and cultural critic Naomi Klein; the tour aims to catalyze a global movement to address the climate crisis and challenge the power of the fossil-fuel industry head-on. The Seattle event is the kick-off of the campaign. In Bill's words, "We're calling it the Do the Math tour, but it's not (thank heaven) just going to be me standing in front of a microphone -- it's a whole production that will bring together musicians, artists and voices from across the movement to work together on directly CONFRONTING THE FINANCIAL AND POLITICAL MIGHT OF THE FOSSIL FUEL INDUSTRY. You can expect some powerful stories from our growing movement, some music, and a lot of difficult questions that we're going to answer together about how to win this fight." Buy tickets via http://act.350.org/signup/seattle-do-the-math/ $5. info http://www.townhallseattle.org or http://www.350.org
**WEDS NOV 7, and subsequent Wednesdays, 8 pm, on Seattle Community Media TV, Public Access cable TV , channel 77 in King County or streaming live at http://www.seattlecommunitymedia.org/ Talking Stick, a LOCALLY PRODUCED INDEPENDENT PROGRAM by Mike McCormick with coverage of progressive events and viewpoints; with program TBA. info talkingsticktv@yahoo.com or http://www.talkingsticktv.org or http://www.seattlecommunitymedia.org [updated 9/25/11]
*NOV 8-16, in Honduras, plus Nov 16-18 if you go on to Ft. Benning, Georgia; Amy Truax will lead a WITNESS FOR PEACE DELEGATION TO HONDURAS. This delegation will look at the effects of militarization on Honduras, specifically as it relates to the drug war, the SOA, and the 2009 coup (which was orchestrated by SOA graduates). The delegation will spend 8 days in Tegucigalpa in the community of Esperanza, and will work primarily with COPINH, an indigenous group who has been doing human rights work in Honduras for decades. There is then the option of continuing on with Witness for Peace to the SOA vigil in Ft. Benning. This annual vigil is an amazing gathering of thousands of peace activists from across the globe who come together for one weekend of workshops, direct action, non- violent civil disobedience, marches, rallies, concerts, and celebrations. It's a chance to take what you learned in Honduras and put it into action! $960 for the Honduras portion; add $200 for Ft. Benning portion We can help you fundraise! Application & $150 deposit due Oct 8. info http://witnessforpeace.org/userdata_display.php?modin=51&ui d=1402 or 206-787-0657 or amy@witnessforpeace.org
**THURS NOV 8, and subsequent Thursdays, noon - 1 p.m., at 6th and Sprague, Tacoma; (summer location Tacoma Farmer's Market, 9th and Broadway, Tacoma); PEACE VIGIL organized with signs provided by United for Peace of Pierce County. All peaceful folk are welcome and encouraged to turn out! info http://www.ufppc.org [updated 9/25/11]
**THURS NOV 8, and subsequent Thursdays, 4-5 pm, on KBCS- FM, 91.3, online at http://www.kbcs.fm ; The One World Report team features NORTHWEST LABOR NEWS with Shift Break and Labor Neighbor Radio, local headlines, and commentary. One World Report is a weekly, hour-long news and public affairs show that is volunteer-powered and community- centered. Our goal is to reclaim the airwaves for the benefit of the community and turn the power of the media over to the people. Includes Green Acre Radio, produced by Martha Baskin, a weekly radio spot with an ENVIRONMENTAL FOCUS at 5:40 p.m. This show: TBA. info http://www.kbcs.fm [updated 5/7/11]
**THURS NOV 8, and subsequent Thursdays, 5-6 p.m., at Westlake Park near 4th and Pine, Seattle; PEACE VIGIL to protest U.S. POLICY IN AFGHANISTAN, PALESTINE/ISRAEL, AND IRAQ with silent / visible presence, leaflets, and info table, by Women in Black, Women wear black; men welcome to stand at the sidelines or to leaflet; a peace group in the tradition of the women who vigil weekly in Israel / Palestine; Seattle Women in Black have been standing every Thursday for over 7 years, and have passed out an estimated 46,800 leaflets opposing war, violence, hatred and prejudice. info 206-282-6107 or seattlewomeninblack@speakeasy.net or http://seattlewomeninblack.pbwiki.com [confirmed 1/4/10]
**THURS NOV 8, 5:30 p.m., at New Holly Gathering Hall, 3815 S Othello St, Seattle; Seattle BICYCLE MASTER PLAN Public Meeting. info http://seattle.gov/mayor/Engage/access.htm
THURS NOV 8, 6:30 pm, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 4315 129th Pl. SE, Bellevue,; Film DIRTY COAL: The Toxic Addiction exposes the historic greed for dirty coal profits and the worldwide addiction to burning coal for electricity. The film highlights the dynamic student movement trying to close coal plants on 60 U.S. college campuses. Please RSVP to jkftahiti@comcast.net
**THURS NOV 8, 7 pm, at Keystone United Church of Christ; 5019 Keystone Place N, in Wallingford near the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle; Coffeehouse featuring Tom Rawson. Keystone Congregational Church expands its MEANINGFUL MUSIC series to include an open mic and community sing-along. Come join us for our third concert/coffeehouse as we raise our voices together in song to support the struggle for peace and social justice both locally and globally. Coming a mere two nights after November 6, (Will we still be awaiting the results of a recount?) this will be a post-election hootenanny. The evening will be hosted by Tom Rawson, the Northwest's very own version of Pete Seeger. Armed with longneck banjo and other weapons of mass delight, Tom will have you singing, clapping, and laughing along all night. The fun starts with an open mic. You are invited to bring a song, poem, or other performance piece. Bring lyric sheets if you have a sing-along to share. Admission is by free-will donation. No one turned away. info 206-632-6021
*THURS NOV 8, 7 pm, at University Temple United Methodist Church, 1415 NE 43rd Street, Seattle; A Common Good Cafe. Election wrap up: WHERE DOES THE LEFT GO FROM HERE? : A post-election reflection. Panel with Tim Harris, Kshama Sawant, and others TBA. info http://www.utemple.org
**FRI NOV 9, and subsequent Fridays, 7:30-8:30 am, at 23rd and Union, Seattle; MADRONA- LESCHI Citizens against the War PEACE VIGIL. Let those driving to work see that they aren't the only ones against the wars, give heart to antiwar supporters on the way to work. US Out of Afghanistan (9 years of war in Afghanistan). (And Iraq, Pakistan, Yemen, etc. ) We have the signs. Conversation and coffee afterwards at a local coffeehouse. We have been vigiling weekly for 9 years! info Kathy Barker 206-328- 2804 or kbarker715@gmail.com, Sarah Banks 206-720-1389 or SarahB@saranjan.com [confirmed 6/9/11]
**FRI NOV 9, and subsequent Fridays, 10 am, outside the King County Administration Building, James between 4th & 5th, downtown Seattle; PROTEST HOME MORTGAGE FORECLOSURES [added 1/1/12]
**FRI NOV 9, 1:30 pm, at the Kitsap County District Court, l614 Division Street, Port Orchard; Hearing of nonviolent protesters from GROUND ZERO CENTER FOR NONVIOLENT ACTION. Come witness the hearings for many of the resisters who did multiple banner blockades of the Bangor Main Gate on August 6th. Ten of us will appear that day! Each of us will be speaking before the judge (on the record) as to the reason(s) for our actions that day. Our cases will be heard. Help us put U.S. NUCLEAR WEAPONS POLICIES ON TRIAL; help pack the courtroom; leaflet outside. info http://www.gzcenter.org
**FRI NOV 9, and subsequent Fridays, 2-3 pm, on 1150 AM KKNW Alternative Talk Radio and streaming live at http://www.1150kknw.com; URBAN FORUM Northwest with host JUSTICE ACTIVIST EDDIE RYE JR. A variety of topics and guests of interest to the community. info http://www.urbanforumnorthwest.com [confirmed 9/28/12]
**FRI NOV 9, and subsequent Fridays, 4-5 p.m., in front of the Bellingham Federal Building on Cornwall and Magnolia, Bellingham; PEACE VIGIL, a Bellingham tradition since 1967. Join the Peace Zone afterwards, at 5:15 or so, for announcements and discussion at The Public Market. info 360-733-4146 or http://www.whatcompjc.org/calendar.html [updated 5/14/12]
**FRI NOV 9, and subsequent Fridays, 4:30-5:30 p.m., at the south end of Percival Landing, 4th & Water, downtown Olympia; The Olympia Fellowship of Reconciliation invites everyone to a weekly VIGIL FOR PEACE AND NONVIOLENCE. Ongoing vigil since November 1998. info Glen 360-491-9093 glen@olywa.net [confirmed 10/24/12]
**FRI NOV 9 and subsequent Fridays, 4:30 to 5:30 pm, at NE 125th & 30th Ave NE, on the 41 busline, and close to the 522 and 75 bus, Lake City, Seattle; OCCUPY LAKE CITY group meets weekly at the Lake City Bank of America, working for economic fairness [added 11/27/11]
**FRI NOV 9, and subsequent Fridays, 5-6 p.m., at Ruston Way parking strip near McGarver Street on the waterfront, Tacoma; PEACE VIGIL organized by United for Peace of Pierce County. All peaceful folk are welcome and encouraged to turn out! info http://www.ufppc.org [updated 10/11/10]
**FRI NOV 9, and subsequent Fridays, 5-6 p.m., at 4th and Water Street, on the south side of W. 4th Ave. near the fountain, Olympia; WOMEN IN BLACK IS A SILENT VIGIL FOR PEACE. Please wear black. Signs will be provided. Women in Black is a loose network of women worldwide committed to peace with justice and actively opposed to war and violence since 1988. Women in Black in Olympia has met weekly since 2003. info Karin Kraft 360-754-5352 or kraftkf@comcast.net or http://www.wib-oly.org [confirmed 10/10/10]
**FRI NOV 9, and subsequent Fridays, 6:30-8:30 pm, at 5101 Rainier Ave South, #106, Seattle; every Justice Works! general meeting includes JW! orientation, organizer training, letters to the editor, connections with incarcerated people, updates on our projects, programs, campaigns, direct action planning; Campaigns include: 1) 3-Strikes Reform and 2) registering previously incarcerated people to vote. JW! is a grassroots criminal justice reform organization whose mission is UNDOING RACISM IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM as experienced by African Americans; info justice_works@yahoo.com or http://www.justiceworks.info or 206-725-9189 [confirmed 3/5/12]
**FRI NOV 9, 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 Social Justice documentary film and community discussion! Film "SYMPHONY OF THE SOIL" with Professor David Montgomery, Author of the book, Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations. Drawing from ancient knowledge and cutting edge science, Symphony of the Soil is an artistic exploration of the miraculous substance soil. By understanding the elaborate relationships and mutuality between soil, water, the atmosphere, plants and animals, we come to appreciate the complex and dynamic nature of this precious resource. The film also examines our human relationship with soil, the use and misuse of soil in agriculture, deforestation and development, and the latest scientific research on soil's key role in ameliorating the most challenging environmental issues of our time. Discussion follows. Free and open to the public! .. but Donations are kindly accepted. info http://www.meaningfulmovies.org
**FRI NOV 9, 7 pm, at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave at Seneca, Great Hall, Seattle; Seattle Public Library presents Luis J. Rodriguez: Imagining PEACE & COMMUNITY IN A TIME OF VIOLENCE AND CHAOS. Free. info http://www.townhallseattle.org
**FRI NOV 9, 7 p.m., at East Precinct, Miller Community Center, 330 19th Ave E, Seattle; SAFE COMMUNITIES public meeting. info http://seattle.gov/mayor/Engage/access.htm
SAT NOV 10, 9 am - 5 pm, at Gwinwood Retreat Center, Lacey (near Olympia); WESTERN WASHINGTON FELLOWSHIP OF RECONCILIATION FALL RETREAT "We See a Train a-Comin' - The CLIMATE CRISIS, the Coal Train, and Beyond". Please register soon. info 206-789-5565 or wwfor@wwfor.org or http://www.wwfor.org
**SAT NOV 10, and subsequent Saturdays, 10-11 am, at Bayview Park and Ride, intersection of Hwy 525 and Bayview Road, Whidbey Island; SOUTH WHIDBEY PEACE VIGIL, Bring a sign if you have one. Issues of peace and justice and war. info http://whidbeyprn.org/bayview.php [confirmed 11/7/09]
**SAT NOV 10, and subsequent Saturdays, 11 am - noon, at Bothell & Ballinger, just N. of LFP mall, Lake Forest Park; LAKE FOREST PARK FOR PEACE vigil. Holding signs, waving to people driving by, handing out flyers. Bring a sign, a friend, a smile and a wave. Weekly Community Meeting, All are welcome - join us! Over 9 years of vigiling for peace! There is a community meeting at 10 am before the vigil inside the Third Place Commons Meeting Room at Lake Forest Park Town Centre. All are welcome to both meeting and vigil. info Bob Trutnau trutnaubob395@gmail.com [confirmed 1/14/11]
**SAT NOV 10, and subsequent Saturdays, noon - 1 p.m., SW corner Bellevue Way and NE 8th, Bellevue; WOMEN IN BLACK PEACE VIGIL. women will stand in silence together for peace and justice. Remind shoppers that the best gift in the world is peace, and this is the gift we want to give to our children and grandchildren. This is a great location and an opportunity for women to express their support of women and men who are determined to rid the injustices of the world nonviolently and through diplomatic means, Men are invited to stand with us. info Dr. Jan Cate 425-455- 4048 or wjcate@aol.com or Lyn Lambert 425-641-1120 or efl.lamb@gmail.com [confirmed 9/10/10]
**SAT NOV 10, and subsequent Saturdays, 12:30-1:30 pm, at 38th and Steele on the corner by Border's Books, Tacoma; PEACE VIGIL bannering to END STOP LOSS organized by United for Peace of Pierce County. All peaceful folk are welcome and encouraged to turn out! info http://www.ufppc.org [updated 10/11/10]
**SAT NOV 10, and subsequent Saturdays, 3-4 p.m., at Westlake Park near 4th and Pine, Seattle; Vigil & leafleting to PROTEST ONGOING WARS AND OCCUPATION IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN. This vigil started by the 911 Peace Coalition has been going on for over 8 years. info cobra2953@aol.com [confirmed 8/10/10]
**SUN NOV 11, 10 am - 4 pm, at Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action, 16159 Clear Creek Road NW, Poulsbo; GROUND ZERO CENTER FOR NONVIOLENT ACTION Annual Meeting. GZ works to ABOLISH NUCLEAR WEAPONS. This is an important opportunity for GZ members to come together to reflect on the past year and plan for GZ's future. A GZ "member is any person who agrees to act in accord with the Ground Zero ethic of non-violence and has made a contribution to Ground Zero of time or money." We will share a potluck lunch. info http://www.gzcenter.org
**SUN NOV 11, and subsequent Sundays, noon - 1 p.m., on the corners of the Pacific Hwy South and South 320th intersection in Federal Way; STAND FOR PEACE. The change that we all hoped for has yet to come. We are out there reminding others and ourselves that casualties, both civilian and military, continue to mount in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Occasionally, other matters of peace and justice make an appearance on our signs (e.g. Universal Healthcare). Please join us whenever you can, we'll be out there every Sunday. info http://www.FederalWayMatters.org [confirmed 10/3/10]
**SUN NOV 11, and subsequent Sundays, noon - 1 p.m., at the corner of 12th and Commercial Ave, ANACORTES; PEACE VIGIL, This vigil began October, 2002, and everyone is welcome. Bring a sign of your choosing and join our friendly, peaceful group. info Howard Pellett 360-293-8128 or cpellett@cablerocket.com or Jim Taylor jmsophia@cnw.com or 360-299-9040 [confirmed 10/3/10]
**SUN NOV 11, and subsequent Sundays, noon to 1 pm, at Junction of California Ave SW and SW Alaska, West Seattle; WEST SEATTLE NEIGHBORS FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE, a SNOW affiliate, anti-war gathering. Show your opposition to the war in Iraq publicly. We have signs, buttons and leaflets. Join us! info jmrepp@comcast.net or John Repp 206-932-9522 [confirmed 10/3/10]
**SUN NOV 11, and subsequent Sundays, 12:30-1:30 p.m., at N 175th St and Meridian Ave N, Shoreline; SHORELINE NEIGHBORS FOR PEACE weekly PEACE VIGIL, Come for all or part of the time. We have extra signs. info Dwight Gibb, 206-546-1864, or dgibb@earthlink.net [confirmed 10/5/10]
**SUN NOV 11, and subsequent Sundays, 12:30 -1:30 p.m., at the Brackett's Landing sign, to the left of the ferry station (as you face the ferry), on the corner of Main Street and Railroad Avenue, in downtown Edmonds: Snohomish County Women In Black, SILENT VIGIL FOR PEACE. Everyone is welcome to join us. You don't have to be a woman and you don't have to dress in black. We do ask, however, that all signs be peace signs. We have been there every Sunday, vigiling for peace, for more than 9 years. info beb@igc.org or 425-775-5383 [updated 4/15/12]
SUN NOV 11, 4:30-7:30 pm, at the Labor Temple, 2800 1st Ave, Belltown, Seattle; Coffee Strong's 4th Anniversary Dinner on VETERANS DAY with Scott Olsen, injured Occupy protester and veteran as keynote speaker. Tickets $4 to "G.I. Voice" at P.O. Box 99404, Lakewood WA 98496. Program includes a slideshow of Seattle Draft & Military Counseling Center's history.
**MON-TUES NOV 12-13, at the Westin Hotel, 1900 Fifth Ave, downtown Seattle; National conference on RACIAL PROFILING co-sponsored by local OneAmerica and a nationwide group Rights Working Group. This will be an opportunity for organizers, advocates, activists, and experts to share information and ideas, develop collaborative strategies, and support national and local campaigns to ban racial profiling - and to deal with related matters such as surveillance, immigration enforcement, border justice and criminal justice. The Rights Working Group will simultaneously hold its 2012 National Meeting. info http://www.rightsworkinggroup.org
**MON NOV 12, 7-8:30 pm, at St. Patrick's Church, 2702 Broadway Ave. E, Seattle; Close the School of the Americas Send-Off for those attending the annual SOA protest gathering in Columbus, Georgia. SOA Watch not only protests WHINSEC (aka School of the Americas, or SCHOOL OF ASSASSINS), but also draws attention to the increasing U.S. MILITARIZATION OF CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA. Sponsored by: SOA Watch Puget Sound, St. Pat's Social Justice Committee and Witness for Peace Northwest. info 206-632-1523 or sgregmare@yahoo.com
**MON NOV 12, and subsequent Mondays (beginning 10/1/12), 7-8:30 pm, at 1903 NE 82nd St., Seattle, near #72 busline; Radical Women discussion circle: REFORM OR REVOLUTION. Discover one of the classics of Marxist literature, written by a heroine of European socialism. Rose Luxemburg (1871- 1919) was a revolutionary leader, an economist, and a respected political theorist despite the prejudices against her as a woman, a Polish immigrant to Germany, and a Jew. She was assassinated by the government and rightwing paramilitaries after helping lead an attempted workers' uprising. Her pamphlet, Reform or Revolution, answers the still-burning question of whether capitalism is capable of evolving into a more humane system or whether a complete transformation must be accomplished by oppressed people taking the power into their own hands. Free. Light snacks served for modest donation.Books can be purchased at the gatherings or downloaded from http://www.marxists.org/archive/luxemburg/1900/reform-revolution/index.htm, Everyone welcome. Sponsored by Radical Women. info 206-722-6057 or 206-473-0630 or RWSeattle@mindspring.com or http://www.radicalwomen.org/ or http://www.facebook.com/RWseattle
**MON NOV 12, 7:30-9 pm, at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave at Seneca, downstairs, enter on Seneca Street, Seattle; From Island Press: Marc Brenman: 'Planning as if People Matter: GOVERNING FOR SOCIAL EQUITY' While planners and urban designers have made great strides in embracing the sustainability movement, says Marc Brenman, social-justice issues have not drawn the same attention: Of the three "e"s of sustainable planning - environment, economics, and equity - equity is the one most often left behind. Brenman, co-author of Planning as if People Matter: Governing for Social Equity, argues that given the changing demographics of our cities and the increasing number of people living in low-income communities, it is a critical time to assure that equity issues are carefully considered in the planning process. With panel "GREENING FOR ALL: Creating Livable and Equitable Cities and Communities" Featuring Ron Sims, Marc Brenman, Howard Frumkin, Rich Stolz, and Sue Sherbrooke. Is the greening of Seattle and its metropolitan region benefiting all communities equally? Presented as part of the From Island Press series by Town Hall and Island Press as part of the Town Hall Civics series, in association with IslandWood and Elliott Bay Book Company. Series supported by The Boeing Company, the RealNetworks Foundation, and the True/Brown Foundation. Tickets are $5 at http://www.townhallseattle.org or 888-377-4510 and at the door beginning at 6:30 pm. info http://www.townhallseattle.org
**TUES NOV 13, and subsequent Tuesdays, 7:30-9 a.m., at Woodland Park Aurora pedestrian overpasses, meet on the northernmost pedestrian overpass in Woodland Park 2 blocks south of N 59th St., Seattle, Access from Green Lake Way (turn by tennis courts) to the Upper Woodland parking lot; Phinney Neighbors for Peace and Justice, Cover the one to three pedestrian overpasses in Woodland Park with Peace Signs and Banners, banner against the war. We supply the banner. Come by and wave to passersby and chat with neighbors. info louandjoant@msn.com [confirmed 9/22/12]
**TUES NOV 13, and subsequent Tuesdays, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., at Federal Building, 2nd & Marion, Seattle; Come join us every Tuesday at a Peace Vigil. Stand with Joe Colgan and members of "DOWNTOWN SEATTLE PEACE VIGIL" as we weekly protest the funding of our unjust wars and demand the return of all our troops. (Joe is the father of Lt. Ben Colgan, KIA in Baghdad, Iraq, November 1, 2003.) info joepatcolgan@comcast.net 206-824-5368 [confirmed 9/29/12]
**TUES NOV 13, HEARING CHANGED TO DEC 13, SEE BELOW 4-7 pm, at North Seattle Community College Wellness Center Gym, 9600 College Way N, Seattle; Voice your opinion about the PROPOSED COAL TRAIn and the Gateway Pacific Terminal at Cherry Point near Bellingham at a "public scoping" meeting. Western Washington Fellowship of Reconciliation is planning some creative opportunities associated with the hearing. Contact ellen@wwfor.org for more details. info http://www.sierraclub.org or Jessie Dye jessie@earthministry.org or 206-632-2426
**TUES NOV 13, 5:30 p.m., at University of Washington, Gould Hall, NE 40th St & University Way NE, Seattle; Seattle BICYCLE MASTER PLAN Public Meeting. info http://seattle.gov/mayor/Engage/access.htm
**TUES NOV 13, 6 p.m., at Uptown Espresso, 2504 4th Ave, Seattle; City Neighborhood Council NEIGHBORHOOD MATCHING Fund Committee, )
**WED NOV 14, everywhere; CLIMATE CHANGE: The second annual 24 Hours of Reality event: The Dirty Weather Report, will be streamed worldwide: Around the world, people will gather together for a global webcast, streamed for 24 hours in all 24 time zones, showcasing how climate change and extreme weather are altering our lives and our planet. Last year, millions of people around the world were empowered to share the reality of climate change and join our call to action. The need for us to come together has never been more timely or important. Former Vice President Al Gore will announce this 24-hour streaming. info http://www.climatereality.com
**WEDS NOV 14, and subsequent Wednesdays, noon - 1 p.m., NW corner of Sylvester Park, corner of Legion & Capitol Way, Olympia; PEACE VIGIL, come for all or part of the hour to sustain Olympia Fellowship of Reconciliation persistent (every week since March 5, 1980) witness for peace and nonviolence; bring signs or use ours; info Glen 360-491-9093 [confirmed 10/24/12]
**WEDS NOV 14, and subsequent Wednesdays, 4 to 5 pm, on KKNW AM 1150; Walk the Talk with Kim show features speakers from NON-PROFIT AND COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS talking about their mission and vision as well as calling out needs from the community. The Walk the Talk with Kim Show focuses on mission driven organizations and their supporters in an effort to strengthen our community through knowledge, leadership, collaboration and a call to walk the talk. Each episode invites listeners to become connected with non-profit, community based and for-profit mission driven organizations that pour sweat and tears into the growth and support of our community. We celebrate the volunteers, supporters and collaborators that are the foundation and soul of these organizations. info 425-888- 9790 or http://www.walkthetalkwithkim.com [added 1/24/11]
**WEDS NOV 14, and subsequent Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. on KBCS-FM, 91.3, online at http://www.kbcs.fm ; Live call-in talk show "VOICES OF DIVERSITY" will focus on topics related to CULTURAL DIVERSITY, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC ISSUES. The show is produced by Community Volunteers. Show is sponsored by the City of Bellevue Parks and Community Services department and KBCS; We'll also be taking calls from our listeners at 425-564-2424. This show: tba. Share your story at 425-564-2424. info 425-452-7922 or http://www.kbcs.fm Show archive online at http://kbcs.fm/site/PageServer?pagename=voicesofdiversity [confirmed 11/20/10]
**WEDS NOV 14, and subsequent Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m., in front of the U.S. Federal Courthouse, 1917 Pacific Ave., near 21st, Tacoma; PEACE VIGIL organized by People for Peace, Justice, and Healing, a continuous presence in Tacoma since 9/11. [confirmed 10/11/10]
**WEDS NOV 14, and subsequent Wednesdays, 5:15-6:15 pm, on the corner of Chelan and Orondo, right in front of Memorial Park, Wenatchee; weekly PEACE VIGIL since August 2005 at a fitting place. All are welcome. Vigilers include local at-large members of Vets for Peace who are always there with the VFP banner, and other veterans are invited to join! info jlschlaman@charter.net [updated 10/13/10]
**WEDS NOV 14, 5:30 pm, at Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 600 Fourth Ave between James and Cherry Streets, Seattle; Seattle CITY COUNCIL PLANNING, LAND USE, AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE PUBLIC HEARING. Second City Council public hearing on proposed rezones and text amendments to implement the SOUTH LAKE UNION URBAN CENTER PLAN and urban design frameworkTranslation services provided on request. Council Meeting Listen Line: 206-684- 8566, info 206-684-8888 or TDD: 206-233-0025 or Councilagenda@seattle.gov
**WEDS NOV 14, and subsequent Wednesdays, 5:30-7 p.m., in front of Ken's Market, SW corner of 73rd & Greenwood Ave N, Seattle; Phinney Neighbors for Peace and Justice information table, Please contact Lou to coordinate: 206- 783-0990, info louandjoant@msn.com [confirmed 9/22/12]
**WEDS NOV 14, and subsequent Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m., at 1402 3rd Ave Suite 201, Seattle; EQUAL RIGHTS Washington Volunteer Night. Join us at the ERW Office every Wednesday and become engaged in the fight for full equality regardless of sexual orientation or gender expression. We have snacks! We will be training, canvassing, phonebanking, doing data-entry, and having a blast for two hours every week. info info@equalrightswashington.org [added 8/24/11]
**WEDS NOV 14, 7-9 pm, at Assumption Church, 6201 33rd Ave NE, Seattle; Intercommunity Peace & Justice Center IPJC Movie Night. Join us for a social justice film, discussion & refreshments! "Fresh" offers a practical vision for a FUTURE FOR OUR FOOD AND OUR PLANET. info Intercommunity Peace and Justice Center 206-223-1138
**WEDS NOV 14, and subsequent Wednesdays, 8 pm, on Seattle Community Media TV, Public Access cable TV , channel 77 in King County or streaming live at http://www.seattlecommunitymedia.org/ Talking Stick, a LOCALLY PRODUCED INDEPENDENT PROGRAM by Mike McCormick with coverage of progressive events and viewpoints; with program TBA. info talkingsticktv@yahoo.com or http://www.talkingsticktv.org or http://www.seattlecommunitymedia.org [updated 9/25/11]
**THURS NOV 15, and subsequent Thursdays, noon - 1 p.m., at 6th and Sprague, Tacoma; (summer location Tacoma Farmer's Market, 9th and Broadway, Tacoma); PEACE VIGIL organized with signs provided by United for Peace of Pierce County. All peaceful folk are welcome and encouraged to turn out! info http://www.ufppc.org [updated 9/25/11]
**THURS NOV 15, and subsequent Thursdays, 4-5 pm, on KBCS-FM, 91.3, online at http://www.kbcs.fm ; The One World Report team features NORTHWEST LABOR NEWS with Shift Break and Labor Neighbor Radio, local headlines, and commentary. One World Report is a weekly, hour-long news and public affairs show that is volunteer-powered and community-centered. Our goal is to reclaim the airwaves for the benefit of the community and turn the power of the media over to the people. Includes Green Acre Radio, produced by Martha Baskin, a weekly radio spot with an ENVIRONMENTAL FOCUS at 5:40 p.m. This show: TBA. info http://www.kbcs.fm [updated 5/7/11]
**THURS NOV 15, and subsequent Thursdays, 5-6 p.m., at Westlake Park near 4th and Pine, Seattle; PEACE VIGIL to protest U.S. POLICY IN AFGHANISTAN, PALESTINE/ISRAEL, AND IRAQ with silent / visible presence, leaflets, and info table, by Women in Black, Women wear black; men welcome to stand at the sidelines or to leaflet; a peace group in the tradition of the women who vigil weekly in Israel / Palestine; Seattle Women in Black have been standing every Thursday for over 7 years, and have passed out an estimated 46,800 leaflets opposing war, violence, hatred and prejudice. info 206-282-6107 or seattlewomeninblack@speakeasy.net or http://seattlewomeninblack.pbwiki.com [confirmed 1/4/10]
**THURS NOV 15, Doors Open & Hors d'oeuvre Reception 5:30 p.m., Program & Awards: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., at Bullitt Cabaret, ACT Theatre, 700 Union Street, Seattle; CityClub's Inaugural Colleen Willoughby YOUTH CIVIC EDUCATION AWARDS. Featuring the 2012 winners: AGE-UP (All Girl Everything Ultimate Program), Seattle Youth Traffic Court, Student Mock Election Program, The Mockingbird Society, TVW's Capitol Classroom, YTech's Civic Voice Curriculum. Keynote Speaker: Norman B. Rice, President & CEO, The Seattle Foundation. Moderator: Solynn McCurdy, Washington STEM, CityClub Board of Directors. Price: Free! Registration required, call 206-682-7395
THURS NOV 15, and subsequent 3rd Thursdays, but please confirm at website, 5:30-7:30 p.m., in the 3rd floor conference room, City Hall, 600 4th Avenue, downtown Seattle; Public Meeting on POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY held by the Office of Police Accountability Review Panel (OPARB), OPARB is charged with providing citizen (volunteer) oversight of OPA, which is what police internal investigations used to be. OPARB reviews closed cases only, and ensures that OPA is following their policies. They also may make recommendations for policy changes. They also meet with the public to educate them about how to make effective complaints and resolve issues with police. Open to the public. info http://www.seattle.gov/council/oparb/ [updated 10/10/10]
THURS NOV 15, and subsequent 3rd Thursdays (Sept to June skipping December), 6-8 p.m., location tba, Seattle area; 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 11/15/10]
THURS NOV 15, 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 206-684-4540 [web confirmed 10/11/10]
*THURS NOV 15, 7 pm, at University Temple United Methodist Church, 1415 NE 43rd Street, Seattle; A Common Good Cafe. GET MONEY OUT OF POLITICS with Val & Randy Mandell. info http://www.utemple.org
*NOV 16-18, at and near Ft. Benning, Georgia; Annual Demonstration against use of US taxes to train TORTURERS AND MURDERERS. The School of the Americas aka SCHOOL OF ASSASSINS, is a US taxpayer funded combat training school for Latin American soldiers. (It was renamed the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC) in 2001, but is often referred to as SOA). Since 1946, it has trained over 60,000 soldiers in counterinsurgency techniques, sniper training, commando and psychological warfare, military intelligence and interrogation tactics. SOA graduates have led military coups and are responsible for massacres of hundreds of people. Notorious dictators who are graduates of SOA include Manuel Noriega and Omar Torrijos of Panama, Leopoldo Galtieri and Roberto Viola of Argentina, Juan Velasco Alvarado of Peru, Guillermo Rodriguez of Ecuador and Hugo Banzar Suarez of Bolivia. info http://www.soaw.org or SOA Watch 202-234-3440 or info@soaw.org
**FRI NOV 16, and subsequent Fridays, 7:30-8:30 am, at 23rd and Union, Seattle; MADRONA- LESCHI Citizens against the War PEACE VIGIL. Let those driving to work see that they aren't the only ones against the wars, give heart to antiwar supporters on the way to work. US Out of Afghanistan (9 years of war in Afghanistan). (And Iraq, Pakistan, Yemen, etc. ) We have the signs. Conversation and coffee afterwards at a local coffeehouse. We have been vigiling weekly for 9 years! info Kathy Barker 206-328- 2804 or kbarker715@gmail.com, Sarah Banks 206-720-1389 or SarahB@saranjan.com [confirmed 6/9/11]
*FRI NOV 16, 9 am - 4 pm, at 2100 Building, 2100 24th Ave. S., Seattle; EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. This workshop is presented by the Non-Profit Staff Development Coalition (NPSDC). Trainer: Maureen Moriarty. $90-130. Register at http://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1141 865, info Anna McCain 425-640-1424 or anna.mccain@edcc.edu or http://www.learningconnections.org/coalition/
**FRI NOV 16, and subsequent Fridays, 10 am, outside the King County Administration Building, James between 4th & 5th, downtown Seattle; PROTEST HOME MORTGAGE FORECLOSURES [added 1/1/12]
*FRI NOV 16, 2 pm, at Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 600 Fourth Ave between James and Cherry Streets, Seattle; Seattle CITY COUNCIL ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE meeting. Translation services provided on request. Council Meeting Listen Line: 206-684-8566, info 206-684-8888 or TDD: 206-233-0025 or Councilagenda@seattle.gov
**FRI NOV 16, and subsequent Fridays, 2-3 pm, on 1150 AM KKNW Alternative Talk Radio and streaming live at http://www.1150kknw.com; URBAN FORUM Northwest with host JUSTICE ACTIVIST EDDIE RYE JR. A variety of topics and guests of interest to the community. info http://www.urbanforumnorthwest.com [confirmed 9/28/12]
**FRI NOV 16, and subsequent Fridays, 4-5 p.m., in front of the Bellingham Federal Building on Cornwall and Magnolia, Bellingham; PEACE VIGIL, a Bellingham tradition since 1967. Join the Peace Zone afterwards, at 5:15 or so, for announcements and discussion at The Public Market. info 360-733-4146 or http://www.whatcompjc.org/calendar.html [updated 5/14/12]
**FRI NOV 16, and subsequent Fridays, 4:30-5:30 p.m., at the south end of Percival Landing, 4th & Water, downtown Olympia; The Olympia Fellowship of Reconciliation invites everyone to a weekly VIGIL FOR PEACE AND NONVIOLENCE. Ongoing vigil since November 1998. info Glen 360-491-9093 glen@olywa.net [confirmed 10/24/12]
**FRI NOV 16 and subsequent Fridays, 4:30 to 5:30 pm, at NE 125th & 30th Ave NE, on the 41 busline, and close to the 522 and 75 bus, Lake City, Seattle; OCCUPY LAKE CITY group meets weekly at the Lake City Bank of America, working for economic fairness [added 11/27/11]
**FRI NOV 16, and subsequent Fridays, 5-6 p.m., at Ruston Way parking strip near McGarver Street on the waterfront, Tacoma; PEACE VIGIL organized by United for Peace of Pierce County. All peaceful folk are welcome and encouraged to turn out! info http://www.ufppc.org [updated 10/11/10]
**FRI NOV 16, and subsequent Fridays, 5-6 p.m., at 4th and Water Street, on the south side of W. 4th Ave. near the fountain, Olympia; WOMEN IN BLACK IS A SILENT VIGIL FOR PEACE. Please wear black. Signs will be provided. Women in Black is a loose network of women worldwide committed to peace with justice and actively opposed to war and violence since 1988. Women in Black in Olympia has met weekly since 2003. info Karin Kraft 360-754-5352 or kraftkf@comcast.net or http://www.wib-oly.org [confirmed 10/10/10]
**FRI NOV 16, and subsequent Fridays, 6:30-8:30 pm, at 5101 Rainier Ave South, #106, Seattle; every Justice Works! general meeting includes JW! orientation, organizer training, letters to the editor, connections with incarcerated people, updates on our projects, programs, campaigns, direct action planning; Campaigns include: 1) 3-Strikes Reform and 2) registering previously incarcerated people to vote. JW! is a grassroots criminal justice reform organization whose mission is UNDOING RACISM IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM as experienced by African Americans; info justice_works@yahoo.com or http://www.justiceworks.info or 206-725-9189 [confirmed 3/5/12]
**FRI NOV 16, 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 Social Justice documentary film and community discussion! Films: "SALMON RUNNING The Gauntlet" & "The Art Of DAM REMOVAL", with Katherine Ransel, former NW director of American Rivers and others. Please join us following the film for a Panel Discussion. Free and open to the public! .. but Donations are kindly accepted. info http://www.meaningfulmovies.org
**SAT NOV 17, and subsequent 1st & 3rd Saturdays, near Westlake Park, 4th & Pine, downtown Seattle; FREE PALESTINE! Join Voices of Palestine-Seattle at our vigil. Sign up for info and updates at http://www.voicesofpalestine.org
**SAT NOV 17, and subsequent Saturdays, 10-11 am, at Bayview Park and Ride, intersection of Hwy 525 and Bayview Road, Whidbey Island; SOUTH WHIDBEY PEACE VIGIL, Bring a sign if you have one. Issues of peace and justice and war. info http://whidbeyprn.org/bayview.php [confirmed 11/7/09]
**SAT NOV 17, and subsequent Saturdays, 11 am - noon, at Bothell & Ballinger, just N. of LFP mall, Lake Forest Park; LAKE FOREST PARK FOR PEACE vigil. Holding signs, waving to people driving by, handing out flyers. Bring a sign, a friend, a smile and a wave. Weekly Community Meeting, All are welcome - join us! Over 9 years of vigiling for peace! There is a community meeting at 10 am before the vigil inside the Third Place Commons Meeting Room at Lake Forest Park Town Centre. All are welcome to both meeting and vigil. info Bob Trutnau trutnaubob395@gmail.com [confirmed 1/14/11]
**SAT NOV 17, noon to 2 pm, at Horizon House, 900 University Ave, Seattle; HEALTH CARE FOR ALL -Washington panel discussion on "Getting from the Exchange to Universal Health Care" for residents in Washington state. Light lunch provided for those who RSVP to outreach@healthcareforallwa.org. Membership applications will be available and contributions to our HCFA tax- deductible Education Fund will be received.
**SAT NOV 17, and subsequent Saturdays, noon - 1 p.m., SW corner Bellevue Way and NE 8th, Bellevue; WOMEN IN BLACK PEACE VIGIL. women will stand in silence together for peace and justice. Remind shoppers that the best gift in the world is peace, and this is the gift we want to give to our children and grandchildren. This is a great location and an opportunity for women to express their support of women and men who are determined to rid the injustices of the world nonviolently and through diplomatic means, Men are invited to stand with us. info Dr. Jan Cate 425-455- 4048 or wjcate@aol.com or Lyn Lambert 425-641-1120 or efl.lamb@gmail.com [confirmed 9/10/10]
**SAT NOV 17, and subsequent Saturdays, 12:30-1:30 pm, at 38th and Steele on the corner by Border's Books, Tacoma; PEACE VIGIL bannering to END STOP LOSS organized by United for Peace of Pierce County. All peaceful folk are welcome and encouraged to turn out! info http://www.ufppc.org [updated 10/11/10]
**SAT NOV 17, and subsequent Saturdays, 3-4 p.m., at Westlake Park near 4th and Pine, Seattle; Vigil & leafleting to PROTEST ONGOING WARS AND OCCUPATION IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN. This vigil started by the 911 Peace Coalition has been going on for over 8 years. info cobra2953@aol.com [confirmed 8/10/10]
**SAT NOV 17, 5-8:30 pm, at Woodland Park Presbyterian Church, 225 N 70th, Seattle; Fun and Fundraising AUCTION to benefit WESTERN WASHINGTON FELLOWSHIP OF RECONCILIATION. with Super Salad Supper, Silent & Live & Dessert Auctions. Great auction items, including entertainment, fun and action activities. Bid on homecooked dinners, museum and theater tickets, outings, interesting objects, and more. Bid on joyful experiences and needed services! Come for the camaraderie, and perhaps your holiday shopping too! Support FOR's work while you have a good time. Suggested door donation $10-15 includes supper, nobody turned away. info or to make a donation 206-789-5565 or wwfor@wwfor.org
SUN NOV 18, and subsequent 3rd Sundays, 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 4/22/12]
**SUN NOV 18, and subsequent Sundays, noon - 1 p.m., on the corners of the Pacific Hwy South and South 320th intersection in Federal Way; STAND FOR PEACE. The change that we all hoped for has yet to come. We are out there reminding others and ourselves that casualties, both civilian and military, continue to mount in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Occasionally, other matters of peace and justice make an appearance on our signs (e.g. Universal Healthcare). Please join us whenever you can, we'll be out there every Sunday. info http://www.FederalWayMatters.org [confirmed 10/3/10]
**SUN NOV 18, and subsequent Sundays, noon - 1 p.m., at the corner of 12th and Commercial Ave, ANACORTES; PEACE VIGIL, This vigil began October, 2002, and everyone is welcome. Bring a sign of your choosing and join our friendly, peaceful group. info Howard Pellett 360-293-8128 or cpellett@cablerocket.com or Jim Taylor jmsophia@cnw.com or 360-299-9040 [confirmed 10/3/10]
**SUN NOV 18, and subsequent Sundays, noon to 1 pm, at Junction of California Ave SW and SW Alaska, West Seattle; WEST SEATTLE NEIGHBORS FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE, a SNOW affiliate, anti-war gathering. Show your opposition to the war in Iraq publicly. We have signs, buttons and leaflets. Join us! info jmrepp@comcast.net or John Repp 206-932-9522 [confirmed 10/3/10]
**SUN NOV 18, and subsequent Sundays, 12:30-1:30 p.m., at N 175th St and Meridian Ave N, Shoreline; SHORELINE NEIGHBORS FOR PEACE weekly PEACE VIGIL, Come for all or part of the time. We have extra signs. info Dwight Gibb, 206-546-1864, or dgibb@earthlink.net [confirmed 10/5/10]
**SUN NOV 18, and subsequent Sundays, 12:30 -1:30 p.m., at the Brackett's Landing sign, to the left of the ferry station (as you face the ferry), on the corner of Main Street and Railroad Avenue, in downtown Edmonds: Snohomish County Women In Black, SILENT VIGIL FOR PEACE. Everyone is welcome to join us. You don't have to be a woman and you don't have to dress in black. We do ask, however, that all signs be peace signs. We have been there every Sunday, vigiling for peace, for more than 9 years. info beb@igc.org or 425-775-5383 [updated 4/15/12]
**SUN NOV 18, 2-4 pm, at St. Patrick's Church, 2702 Broadway Ave. E, Seattle; Come And Enjoy The 26th Annual INTERFAITH PRAISE AND GRATITUDE SERVICE for Thanksgiving! Theme: All Faiths Celebration of Gratitude. We are featuring an exceptional lineup of gifted spiritual leaders and musicians, including: Rabbi Ted Falcon and The Interfaith Amigos; The Awakening Band with Stephen Merritt, Jon Ramer and friends; The St Patrick Choir; Musicians from the Sikh, Baha'i, Muslim, Mormon and Hindu traditions; Blessing of the Warm for Winter handmade hats and scarves; and a reception and time for conversation. Please RSVP at http://cascadiancenter.org/event-registration?ee=1 2, No Charge: a free will offering will help cover costs. This is a kid-friendly celebration.
SUN NOV 18, 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 8/15/10]
SUN NOV 18, and subsequent 18th of each month, 5:30 p.m., this month location tba, 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 or http://www.whatcompjc.org/calendar.html [web confirmed 10/10/10]
**MON NOV 19, and subsequent Mondays (beginning 10/1/12), 7-8:30 pm, at 1903 NE 82nd St., Seattle, near #72 busline; Radical Women discussion circle: REFORM OR REVOLUTION. Discover one of the classics of Marxist literature, written by a heroine of European socialism. Rose Luxemburg (1871- 1919) was a revolutionary leader, an economist, and a respected political theorist despite the prejudices against her as a woman, a Polish immigrant to Germany, and a Jew. She was assassinated by the government and rightwing paramilitaries after helping lead an attempted workers' uprising. Her pamphlet, Reform or Revolution, answers the still-burning question of whether capitalism is capable of evolving into a more humane system or whether a complete transformation must be accomplished by oppressed people taking the power into their own hands. Free. Light snacks served for modest donation.Books can be purchased at the gatherings or downloaded from http://www.marxists.org/archive/luxemburg/1900/reform-revolution/index.htm, Everyone welcome. Sponsored by Radical Women. info 206-722-6057 or 206-473-0630 or RWSeattle@mindspring.com or http://www.radicalwomen.org/ or http://www.facebook.com/RWseattle
NOV 20, National TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE is held to honor those murdered - at least one a month in the United States alone - for transgressing the rigid gender expectations of the society in which they live. http://www.gender.org/remember/day/
NOV 20, Universal CHILDREN'S DAY
NOV 20, NATIONAL ADOPTION DAY, a national day of celebration of adoptive families and an opportunity for courts to open their doors and finalize the adoptions of children from foster care. Since 2000, more than 30,000 children have had their adoptions finalized on National Adoption Day. This year on November 20, families, adoption advocates, policymakers, judges and volunteers will come together and celebrate adoption in communities large and small all across the nation. info http://www.nationaladoptionday.org/
**TUES NOV 20, and subsequent Tuesdays, 7:30-9 a.m., at Woodland Park Aurora pedestrian overpasses, meet on the northernmost pedestrian overpass in Woodland Park 2 blocks south of N 59th St., Seattle, Access from Green Lake Way (turn by tennis courts) to the Upper Woodland parking lot; Phinney Neighbors for Peace and Justice, Cover the one to three pedestrian overpasses in Woodland Park with Peace Signs and Banners, banner against the war. We supply the banner. Come by and wave to passersby and chat with neighbors. info louandjoant@msn.com [confirmed 9/22/12]
**TUES NOV 20, and subsequent Tuesdays, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., at Federal Building, 2nd & Marion, Seattle; Come join us every Tuesday at a Peace Vigil. Stand with Joe Colgan and members of "DOWNTOWN SEATTLE PEACE VIGIL" as we weekly protest the funding of our unjust wars and demand the return of all our troops. (Joe is the father of Lt. Ben Colgan, KIA in Baghdad, Iraq, November 1, 2003.) info joepatcolgan@comcast.net 206-824-5368 [confirmed 9/29/12]
*TUES NOV 20, 11 am, at Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 600 Fourth Ave between James and Cherry Streets, Seattle; Seattle CITY COUNCIL PARKS AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE meeting. Translation services provided on request. Council Meeting Listen Line: 206-684-8566, info 206-684-8888 or TDD: 206-233-0025 or Councilagenda@seattle.gov
*TUES NOV 20, 2 pm, at Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 600 Fourth Ave between James and Cherry Streets, Seattle; Seattle CITY COUNCIL Committee on ECONOMIC RESILIENCY AND REGIONAL RELATIONS meeting. Translation services provided on request. Council Meeting Listen Line: 206-684-8566, info 206-684-8888 or TDD: 206-233-0025 or Councilagenda@seattle.gov
TUES NOV 20, and subsequent 3rd Tuesdays, 6-7:30 pm, at the Seattle University Admission & Alumni building, 824 12th Ave. (SE corner of 12th & E. Marion), 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 10/14/10]
**TUES NOV 20, 7-8:30 pm, at the 2100 Building aka Treehouse Building, 2100 24th Avenue S. off Rainier, Seattle, wheelchair accessible; First MLK JR. CELEBRATION COMMITTEE MEETING. This is the committee which plans the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King, usually held at Garfield High School, with workshops, rally, and march. info Kamilah.Brown@kingcounty.gov or http://www.MLKSeattle.org
TUES NOV 20 and subsequent 3rd Tuesdays, 7-8:45 pm, at Mosaic Coffeehouse 4401 2nd Ave NE, Wallingford, Seattle; meeting of the Seattle Burma Roundtable working to promote HUMAN RIGHTS IN BURMA; info 206-784-6873 or burma@u.washington.edu or http://students.washington.edu/burma/ [confirmed 9/26/12]
FRI NOV 23, BUY NOTHING DAY, traditionally the busiest shopping day of the year. Get together and take a stand against the chronic overconsumption that is the mother of all our ecological, psychological and political problems. Don't succumb to the advertising! Don't buy worthless gifts! an annual celebration of non-consumerism, info http://www.adbusters.org/campaigns/bnd
**FRI NOV 23, 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 Social Justice documentary film and community discussion! Film "How To Boil A Frog" - Our Special THANKSGIVING FAMILY FILM!. Come join us for this hilarious and irreverent look at our consumer culture and unsustainable status quo! To celebrate our 'consumer heritage', it's also "Buy Nothing Day". ...So come to an appropriately priced movie!! Discussion follows. Free and open to the public! .. but Donations are kindly accepted. info http://www.meaningfulmovies.org
NOV 25, United Nations International Day for the ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN.
*MON NOV 26, 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 at 6:30, please bring a dish or $5 to contribute to food order. 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 6/10/11]
NOV 28 - DEC 1, in Porto Alegre, Brazil; WORLD SOCIAL FORUM FREE PALESTINE. The WSF Free Palestine is a process of global mobilizing, networking and strategizing and planning of joint action of which the four days event in Porto Alegre is a crucial moment of gathering and implementation. info http://wsfpalestine.net/
*THURS NOV 29, 7 pm, at University Temple United Methodist Church, 1415 NE 43rd Street, Seattle; A Common Good Cafe. Envision Seattle: COMMUNITY RIGHTS TRUMP PROPERTY RIGHTS. info http://www.utemple.org
*FRI NOV 30, 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! [sorry, have no info contacts for this event, anybody connected with the event, please confirm]
**FRI NOV 30, 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 Social Justice documentary film and community discussion! Film "HARVEST OF EMPIRE". - The Untold Story of LATINOS IN AMERICA. Discussion follows. Free and open to the public! .. but Donations are kindly accepted. info http://www.meaningfulmovies.org
Updated on Sunday, November 11, 2012