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Return to Top of PageOCTOBER is DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS Month, DISABILITY AWARENESS Month, FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH, info http://www.fanhs-national.org/History.html
OCTOBER is BREAST CANCER awareness month
OCTOBER is FILIPINO HERITAGE month, Filipino American History Month, info http://www.geocities.com/fasa_usc/culture/filamonth.htm or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filipino_American_History_Mont h
OCTOBER is LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER AND INTERSEX HISTORY Month. October holds the anniversaries of the 1979 and 1987 National Marches on Washington, DC for Lesbian and Gay Rights, the latter's date - October 11 - now being recognized as National Coming Out Day. info http://www.glsenco.org/Students/glbt_history_month.htm
OCTOBER IS FAIR TRADE MONTH in the U.S., Oct 1st marks the launch of Fair Trade Towns in the U.S., info http://www.fairtradetownsusa.org
OCT, hope to get more info, in Vancouver, BC; 2008 Vancouver InterPride Conference will act as a source of education and a stepping-stone to elevating community interaction for Pride events. The conference will provide knowledge for further understanding to all groups with diverse and emerging sexual identities through EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AWARENESS OF THE GLOBAL GLBT COMMUNITY. Entertainers include Truly Tina singing 'Private Dancer', and Bonnie Ste Croix, Vancouver's charismatic songwriter and performer. Workshops and Speakers. Topics will include youth engagement, retaining volunteers, finding funding, board development, outreach and more. Early registration $300 includes all workshops, seminars, entertainment, breakfasts, lunches, dinners and coffee breaks, must be Paid by May 31. info http://www.interpride08.com or 1-877-801-6550 or info@interpride08.com
OCT 1 & 2, 9 am to 4:30 pm, Minority Executive Directors Coalition's SKILLS BUILDING FOR CULTURAL COMPETENCY: From Awareness to Action workshop. This interactive 2-day training workshop, facilitated by Hla Yin Yin Waing with guests Mayet Dalila and Dr. Doreen Cato, integrates anti- racism work with cultural competency, setting a foundation for understanding cultural competency through a social justice lens. Participants will engage in self- examination, both personally and organizationally, to identify the next steps to move forward in the journey of cultural competence. Participants will also begin to develop an action plan for successful implementation of culturally competent policies, procedures, practices, programs and services. Registration Fee $225. Discounts available for MEDC members and organizations sending 3 or more participants. info and registration http://www.medcofkc.org/programs_registration.html, info Waing Waing 206-325-2542
OCT 2 - 4, at California State University at Northridge, CA; The Deaf CSUNians at Cal State Northridge and the National Center on Deafness proudly announce the 1st California State DEAF STUDENTS LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE! Theme is Leadership: What It Is and What It Is Not! For Deaf College Students from California and other states. info http://www.csun.edu/ncod or csun.leadershipconference@gmail.com
OCT 2 - 3, at Yakima Convention Center; PARTNERING FOR STUDENT SUCCESS: Go Far, Go Together, A conference for educators, families & community groups. Keynote Speaker: Karen L. Mapp, Ed. D, is a national expert in educational leadership and partnerships among schools, families and community members. Dr. Mapp is also a co-author of Beyond the Bake Sale: The Essential Guide to Family-School Partnerships. General Sessions for educators, parents, and community sharing success stories from around the state. Special Sessions for parents highlighting information and strategies to help you supp ort your child's education. Learn about: Family, school, community partnerships that increase student learning and success; Current research that supports successful practices; Strategies to increase the effectiveness of educational programs; Tools, tips and resources for action planning; Forming a support network in your area. Sponsored by 21st Century Learning Centers, Building Bridges, the Center for the Improvement of Student Learning, Migrant/Bilingual, Readiness to Learn, Title I, Part A/LAP, at the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, Seattle School District, the Partnership for Learning and the Office of the Education Ombudsman. Come as a team! Special rates for groups, parents and college students. To request an interpreter email cisl@k12.wa.us when you register. Register at http://www.yourlearningcenter.org, info cisl@k12.wa.us, 360-725-6165 (Hablamos español)
OCT 2, Mohandas GANDHI'S BIRTHDAY
THURS OCT 2, 6:30 - 8 pm, at Center Park Residence Council, 2121 26th Ave S (entrance on MLK Way), Seattle; Meeting of the Michael Randall Ealy Social Justice Foundation, a non-profit organization for the purpose of bringing justice for the death of Michael Randall Ealy, KILLED WHILE IN CUSTODY of the Seattle Police Department, as well as all others who have died while being detained or in police custody; we want to be sure it doesn't happen to anyone else; info mresjf@yahoo.com, http://www.seattlejustice.org
OCT 3 - 5, in Austin, Texas; fourth National CONFERENCE ON DIALOGUE & DELIBERATION, with some fantastic pre- conference trainings on Oct 2. If you are dedicated to solving problems through honest talk, quality thinking and collaborative action, this gathering is for you! NCDD's dynamic conferences bring together leaders and future leaders in public engagement, conflict resolution and related fields to share resources and strategies, build lasting relationships, increase the visibility and effectiveness of their work, tackle challenges we face, and initiate collaborative projects. Practitioners, scholars, trainers, consultants, artists, activists, educators, and students will enjoy a one-of-a-kind gathering, with ample time for networking, learning, hearing from some of the key leaders in the field including Bill Isaacs, Frances Moore Lappe, and Carolyn Lukensmeyer, and (of course!) engaging in dialogue and deliberation. info http://www.thataway.org/events/?page_id=6 or ncdd@thataway.org
**SAT OCT 4, details TBA; EARTH MINISTRY CELEBRATION OF ST. FRANCIS. In mid-April, Evangelical pastor Brian McLaren hosted a gathering in Seattle as part of a nationwide city tour for his latest book, Everything Must Change. Deanna Matzen, Earth Ministry's Operations Manager, was on a panel of local leaders working to bring about the change that is needed to address our global crises. Deanna spoke about the growing tide of support amongst the faith community for caring for the environment, using the exciting growth in Earth Ministry's GREENING CONGREGATIONS Program as an example of this new energy. Earth Ministry is already planning on recognizing five new Greening Congregations this fall at the Celebration of St. Francis.
SAT OCT 4, 2 - 4 p.m., at Wallingford Playfield, 4219 Wallingford Ave N., Seattle; Spokespeople Ride - Wallingford Playfield to destination to be announced. Help link people through neighborhoods along SECURE BIKE ROUTES! Seattle is one of America's best cities for biking. Spokespeople will make it even better! Starting at Wallingford Playfield, Spokespeople will travel on the first Saturday of every month between neighborhood centers. Spokespeople will gather both NEW AND EXPERIENCED URBAN CYCLISTS in a fun, low carbon activity. All levels of bicyclists are welcome. New riders hesitant about riding on the road and people who haven't been on their bikes for a while will get a gentle introduction to riding. All children who come to Spokespeople rides will be encouraged to take the Spokeskids introduction at the south end of Wallingford Playfield. Many returning adult cyclists will also want to take this quick introduction to safe road biking as well. There will be some Cascade Bike Club ride leaders helping out and I've invited expert bike commuters to come along and model safe and skillful riding techniques on the street. I learned a lot about riding from Spokeskids! Please come to a ride! Please join us! info http://www.spokespeople.us or info@spokespeople.us or 206- 547-9569
OCT 8 - 10, in Monterrey, Mexico; Consortium for North American Higher Education Collaboration (CONAHEC) 12th NORTH AMERICAN HIGHER EDUCATION CONFERENCE, Higher Education Collaboration: Local Responses in a Global Context. Hosted by the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León within the framework of their 75th Anniversary. Join leaders and practitioners of higher education, business, government and students. North Americans share many historical, cultural, and linguistic bonds and many common issues to face. With the signing of NAFTA in 1994, our region has become inextricably linked by growing economic ties. Leaders in North America recognize that regional and individual community prosperity depends largely on the global competencies of our future professionals -- today's students. info http://www.conahec.org/conahec/Conferences/Monterrey2008/en glish/EN_Description.html
OCT 11 TO 18, in Cuba; HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS CUBA TOUR will explore all facets of the island's system of free medicine. If you liked the glimpse into Cuba's acclaimed medical services Michael Moore shared in his blockbuster "Sicko," you'll have eight days to see it first hand, and much more, on this annual tour. The program is designed for health care givers, proponents of universal coverage, and champions of wellness. While on the island you'll meet your professional peers and have ample time for discourse on medicine and Cuban life. Practitioners should treat this as a tax-deductible professional development trip that qualifies as CEU and CME. info Cuba Education Tours Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 1-877-687-3817 (Toll free) or 1-604-677-2944 or info@cubafriends.ca or http://CubaFriends.com
OCT 11, COMING OUT DAY. Find an answer to the (sometimes hostile) question, "Why do gay [lesbian, bisexual, transgender] people come out anyway?" as well as lots of handouts and tools. info http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/RG-coming_out.html
SAT OCT 11, location to be announced in Seattle; The SEATTLE RACE CONFERENCE is an annual conference coordinated by community volunteers. If you would like to join the Planning Committee or to be added to our outreach list to receive planning updates please contact Brenda Anibarro Brenda.Anibarro@Seattle.Gov or 206-684-4514. info http://www.seattleraceconference.org/ or 206-448-9000
OCT 14 - 27, in Palestine and Israel; CHRISTIAN PEACEMAKER TEAMS Delegation. During the first several days, delegates will meet with representatives of ISRAELI AND PALESTINIAN PEACE AND HUMAN RIGHTS GROUPS in Jerusalem and Bethlehem to gain perspective on the conflict. They will tour the "security wall" separating Israel from the West Bank. Then they will travel to the tensely divided city of Hebron, where CPT has been based since June 1995, and to the village of At-Tuwani in the South Hebron Hills, where CPT has had a team since 2004. They will visit Palestinian families whose homes and livelihoods are threatened by expanding Israeli settlements. They will experience firsthand CPT's work of violence deterrence and human rights documentation and challenge the structural violence of the Occupation through nonviolent public witness. Delegates raise $2100 to cover costs. info or to apply, 773-277-0253 or delegations@cpt.org or http://www.cpt.org/
OCT 16 - 18, 2008, in Long Beach, California; Diversity and Learning Network for Academic Renewal Conference. Educators are invited to examine research, strategies and practice that guide HIGHER EDUCATION'S WORK ON DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION. info http://www.aacu.org/meetings/diversityandlearning/ or 202- 387-3760 or meetings@aacu.org
THURS OCT 16, 9 pm, on PBS TV stations, check local listings; SOLDIERS OF CONSCIENCE will screen on P.O.V., the critically acclaimed PBS documentary series. The film includes stories of SOLDIERS WHO HAVE REFUSED TO FIGHT IN IRAQ. info http://www.pbs.org or info@socfilm.com or http://www.soldiers-themovie.com
OCT 19 - 22, at the Dusit Hotel, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines; The Center for Asia-Pacific Women in Politics (CAPWIP) and the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction (UN/ISDR) are pleased to invite you to the Third Global Congress of Women in Politics and Governance which will be held on . The theme of the congress is 'GENDER IN CLIMATE CHANGE AND DISASTER RISK REDUCTION.' Registration and lodging US $1,550 per person double room. info and registration form http://www.capwip.org/3rdglobalcongress.htmOCT 22, NATIONAL DAY AGAINST POLICE BRUTALITY
TUES OCT 21, reception 5:30 dinner 6 pm, at Univesity of Washington HUB Ballroom, Seattle; UW Women's Center hosts the Annual INTERNATIONAL WOMEN LEADERS DINNER: Sembrando: Peruvian Women Plating Seeds for Change. Featuring Maria del Pilar Nores de Garcia, First Lady of Peru, a longtime advocate for women and children of Peru. Students $45, others $100. Register by Oct 13 at 206-616-5216, info http://depts.washington.edu/womenctr/
OCT 23 - 26, in Seattle; National INDIAN EDUCATION Association (NIEA) Annual Conference. info niea@niea.org or 202-544-7290 or http://www.niea.org/events/overview.php
OCT 24 - 26, in Lincoln, OR; DEEP GREEN RESISTANCE. A Weekend Workshop with Derrick Jensen, Aric McBay and Lierre Keith. We live in the most destructive culture to ever exist. In Derrick's talks around the country, he repeatedly asks his audiences, "Does anyone think this culture will voluntarily transform to a SUSTAINABLE WAY OF LIVING?" No one ever says yes. If we really accept the seriousness of the situation, what would that mean for our strategy and tactics? This is the urgent question we will be exploring over the weekend. Topics to include: Organizing the Resistance; Bringing It Down: Bottlenecks and Levers; Security Culture; Liberal vs Radical: Some Conceptual Basics; Fighting Future Fascism; Preparing for the Crash; Q & A with Derrick. info tours@derrickjensen.org or http://www.derrickjensen.org
SAT OCT 25, at Bell Harbor International Conference Center, Seattle; NARAL PRO-CHOICE Washington 28th Annual Liberty Ball Auction & Masquerade. This fun-filled and festive gala will have fantastic silent and live auctions items, brought to you by our high-energy auctioneer Laura Michalek; a reception and dinner; and all your favorite pro-choice leaders! The proceeds from the auction will support NARAL Pro-Choice Washington's programs and our final push to turn out the pro-choice majority vote. Tickets $125. info Natalia Fior nataliafior@prochoicewashington.org or 206-624-1990.
OCT 26 - NOV 7, in ISRAEL AND PALESTINE; Journey to the Heart, a COMPASSIONATE LISTENING delegation with Leah Green & Yael Petretti. info http://www.compassionatelistening.org
TUES OCT 28, at the Westin Hotel Grand Ballroom, Seattle; The Sixth Annual Business of Hope Luncheon. Join others in the EXPANDING OPPORTUNITY FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN POVERTY at one of the largest celebrations of MICROFINANCE in the world. Learn how Global Partnerships is having real impact on real lives through innovative solutions that help people help themselves. info http://www.globalpartnerships.org or 206-652-8717
WEDS OCT 29, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, at Westin Seattle; Washington State HOLOCAUST EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER presents the Voices for Humanity: Annual Fundraiser Luncheon Honoring Leo D. Hymas, World War II Veteran Patton's Third Army, LIBERATOR OF BUCHENWALD CONCENTRATION CAMP, Dedicated Member of the Center's Speakers Bureau. Speaker: Nick Coddington, An inspriational teacher from Charles Wright Academy in Tacoma, winner of the national "Spirit of Anne Frank Award 2008." Special Guest: Robbie Waisman, Child survivor of Buchenwald, liberated by Leo Hymas. info info@wsherc.org or http://www.wsherc.org
FRI OCT 31, UNICEF DAY, info United Nations Association Seattle Chapter, 206-568-1959 or http://www.unaseattle.org or info@unaseattle.org
Updated on Monday, July 21, 2008