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THROUGH MAY 4, "With the anniversaries of the A-Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki approaching, I am writing to encourage you to sign a petition encouraging President Obama to use next year's Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference to advance his stated goal of ABOLISHING NUCLEAR WEAPONS." The petition is being circulated by many U.S. peace and disarmament organizations, and on May 4, 2010, during the NPT Review Conference signatures will be submitted to the United Nations along with millions of other petition signatures from around the world calling for the negotiation of a nuclear weapons abolition treaty. Sign the petition and forward it to your friends at www.afsc.org/pes
THROUGH APRIL 18, at Wing Luke Asian Museum, 719 South King Street, Seattle; the Wing Luke Asian Museum is honored to display Yellow Terror: The Collections and Paintings of Roger Shimomura. Throughout his career, Roger Shimomura (b. 1939) has been devoted to addressing - through his art - issues of his ethnic identity as a third- generation Japanese American. His paintings tackle SOCIO- POLITICAL ISSUES OF ASIAN AMERICA and invite audiences to question their own and society's perceptions about race and culture. This special exhibit features Shimomura's collection of Asian-stereotype memorabilia as well as artworks created by him that were inspired by the collection, along with recent discriminatory experiences faced by him and others.
THROUGH 2010 LEGISLATIVE SESSION, 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 FEB 14, in The Boeing Company Community Portrait Gallery at the Wing Luke Asian Museum, 719 South King Street, International District, Seattle; Across the Spectrum: Stories from QUEER ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICA. Across the Spectrum explores the journeys of Queer Asian Pacific Islander Americans. From Shaking Buddha in the Chinatown Seafair Parade to the meaning of marriage, hop on board and listen to stories on community, identity, love and pride. Portraits and oral histories will be featured. A series of community programs will also be offered in conjunction with the exhibit. info http://www.wingluke.org or 206-623-5124
THROUGH DEC, at Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave., between Pike & Pine, Seattle; Northwest Film Forum, Seattle's non-profit home for film, presents 69: An in- depth, yearlong EXPLORATION OF THE FILMS OF 1969, presenting a diversity of feature films, documentaries and experimental works that were seen on screens during that tumultuous year. Highlights of the Winter include Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Easy Rider, Midnight Cowboy and The Wild Bunch. Tickets and info http://www.nwfilmforum.org or 206-329-2629
THROUGH NOV 30, at The M. Rosetta Hunter Art Gallery at Seattle Central Community College, 1701 Broadway, Seattle; CLIMATE CHANGE COMICS in Seattle, a group exhibition of cartoons and comic book stories by local cartoonists addressing the issue of climate change. Participants include Mark Campos, Ken Cursoe, Jeremy Eaton, Roberta Gregory, David Horsey, David Lasky, Larry Lewis, Lin Lucas, John Lustig, Pat Moriarity, Nils Osmar, Milt Priggee, Leonard Rifas (curator), Bob Rini, Jon Strongbow, and 'Zed' creators John Engerman, Terry Short, and Tom Dougherty. Free admission. Gallery hours are Mon through Fri 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Evening hours: Tues and Weds, 5 - 7 p.m. info 206-344-4379 or http://www.seattlecentral.edu/artgallery
THROUGH NOV 29, at the Wing Luke Asian Museum, 719 South King Street in Seattle's Chinatown/ International District; The Wing Luke Asian Museum presents "Parallel Lines: 8 Contemporary Seattle Artists". info 206-623-5124 ext. 106 or jaquino@wingluke.org or http://www.wingluke.org
THROUGH NOV 15, The Warm for Winter 2009 campaign has kicked off! Last year 5,967 handmade HATS AND SCARVES WERE HANDED OUT TO NEEDY AND HOMELESS individuals. This year's target collection date is Sun Nov 15. Consider holding a Warm for Winter knitting, crocheting or sewing social and invite your neighbors and friends to make hats and scarves for the project. info Janice Tufte warmforwinter@yahoo.com or http://interfaithcouncil.com
THROUGH NOV 15, at the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, 17th at Yesler, Seattle; U.S. premiere of Obama On My Mind. This play takes a humorous look at the whirlwind and wonderful world behind the scenes of an OBAMA CAMPAIGN OFFICE IN SMALL TOWN AMERICA. A passionate group of larger than life oddball characters start to panic when Sarah Palin enters the race and Obama falls 20 points in the polls. Pop, gospel, jazz, and soft rock come together in a politically inspired comedic romp featuring a motley crew of loyal, obsessive and downright peculiar personalities, striving to get their candidate into the White House. Obama On My Mind is fun, fresh, inspiring and guaranteed to appeal to Republicans, Democrats, Independents and non- voters alike. Reception with Playwright Teddy Hayes. Performances Thursdays through Sundays 7:30 pm plus Saturday Matinee 2 pm. Advance ticket prices $20 for adults; $15 for youth and seniors; and $24 day of show at the door. Tickets are available at the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center and through at http://www.brownpapertickets.com or 800-838-3006. info 206-684-4758
**ONGOING, visit HOMELESS ENCAMPMENT NICKELSVILLE. Now at New Hope Missionary Baptists Church, 124 21st Ave, Seattle; Supplies are needed expecially Winter coats, blankets, sleeping bags. Also hygiene such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, shampoo, towels, and deodorant. Phone 206-450-5268 or 206-450-9136 to see how to help. info http://groups.google.com/group/nickelsville-announcements?hl=en [updated 11/4/09]
ONGOING, in many locations, MICHAEL MOORE'S NEW FILM "CAPITALISM: A Love Story". "Moore plainly shows us how, to an extent we rather not see, large corporations and Wall Street control Congress, steal our money and criminally (or, just unethically) get richer and richer at the expense of our security, our future, our health, and our communities." [added 10/4/09]
ONGOING, DISASTER RELIEF. TYPHOON hits Philippines, Vietnam; World Vision is rushing emergency supplies to children and families devastated by the catastrophic typhoon that swept through Manila and surrounding provinces in the Philippines before hitting Central Vietnam. Thousands of homes in these areas are damaged or destroyed. Help provide emergency supplies to victims of Typhoon Ketsana as well as those affected by the EARTHQUAKE that hit Indonesia and the earthquake/ TSUNAMI that hit Samoa. contact World Vision Donor Services, 34834 Weyerhaeuser Way S., P.O. Box 9716, Mail Stop 110, Federal Way, WA 98063- 9716 or 1-888-511-6514 or http://www.worldvision.org or info@worldvision.org [added 10/4/09]
ONGOING, Thousands of individuals and organisations from across the world are uniting behind one simple idea: that by working together we can achieve a 10% CUT IN CARBON EMISSIONS during 2010. Cutting 10% in one year is a bold target, but for most of us it's an achievable one, and is in line with what scientists say we need right now. By signing up to 10:10 we're not just promising to reduce our own emissions - we're becoming part of a drive to hit this ambitious goal. info http://www.1010uk.org [added 9/26/09]
ONGOING, Take Action: SUPPORT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE GOLDSTONE REPORT on Gaza. The UN Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict, headed by Justice Richard Goldstone, a former member of the South African Constitutional Court and former Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda, released a 575-page report documenting violations of human rights and international law, war crimes, and possible crimes against humanity committed before, during, and after Israel's December 2008-January 2009 assault on the occupied Gaza Strip. The reactions of Israel and its supporters were swift and furious. Israel 's President said the report "makes a mockery of history." AIPAC condemned the report as "deeply flawed". Contact Ambassador Susan Rice at http://usun-ny.us/Issues/contactus.html [added 9/26/09]
ONGOING, Alliance for Global Justice urges all to write immediately to the UN missions members of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations to demand that the United Nations immediately IMPOSE AN ECONOMIC BLOCKAID ON HONDURAS, a demand of the National Front of Resistance to the Coup against Honduras. Honduran President Manuel Zelaya is in the Brazilian Embassy. The defacto government is attacking protesters who have gathered around the Brazilian Embassy to protect the constitutionally elected President Manuel Zelaya. United States' mission can be reached via http://usun-ny.us/Issues/contactus.html [added 9/26/09]
ONGOING, Peace Action Alert: Tell our leaders: Don't send more troops, START MAKING PEACE IN AFGHANISTAN. Groups like Greg Mortenson's Central Asia Institute http://www.ikat.org and Afghan Women's Mission http://afghanwomensmission.org/ are showing us that local civilian projects are far more effective than military actions at stopping terrorism and promoting local democracy. Contact President Barack Obama: http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact, Senator Patty Murray, http://murray.senate.gov, Senator Maria Cantwell, http://cantwell.senate.gov, House members: http://house.gov/ [added 9/19/09]
ONGOING, support a PROGRESSIVE CANDIDATE FOR SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL, with a history of working for low cost housing, David Bloom http://www.bloomforcouncil.org
ONGOING, sign a petition telling President Obama we're counting on him to fight hard for a bold HEALTH CARE REFORM BILL. http://pol.moveon.org/hcobama [added 9/4/09]
ONGOING, Call your congressional leaders at 1-877-702- 0976 and urge them to pass COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE REFORM that includes: a strong public health insurance option, sliding scale subsidies to help low and moderate income families afford care, and equitable insurance premiums so that insurers can no longer discriminate against women or people with pre-existing conditions. [added 8/25/09]
ONGOING, Ezra Nawi is an ISRAELI HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST who faces jail time for trying to stop a military bulldozer from destroying the homes of Palestinian Bedouins in the South Hebron region. To watch a dramatic video of the incident and his arrest, and to write a letter demanding his freedom, go to http://www.freeEzra.org [added 8/18/09]
ONGOING, contact state and federal representatives. Let's truly CLEANUP HANFORD. Let's begin to envision the possibility of turning Hanford Nuclear Reservation into a sustainable WIND AND SOLAR FARM. It is not a dream. We can do this. info Pat Herbert, sequoia592000@yahoo.com [added 8/18/09]
ONGOING, BOYCOTT WHOLE FOODS. from Russell Mokhiber. John Mackey is a right wing libertarian ... union buster ... believes that corporations should not be criminally prosecuted for their crimes. He has just launched a campaign to defeat a single payer national health insurance system. And he's the CEO of Whole Foods. info http://www.singlepayeraction.org [added 8/18/09]
ONGOING, hold those WHO AUTHORIZED TORTURE ACCOUNTABLE. Not Only Does Bybee Show No Remorse, He'd Write The Same Torture Memos again! Impeach Bybee Action Page http://www.peaceteam.net/action/pnum980.php [added 5/2/09]
ONGOING, NO AMNESTY FOR TORTURERS. On April 16, President Obama said he would not prosecute CIA agents who engaged in torture, because President Bush's lawyers told them it was "legal." President Obama also said Attorney General Eric Holder would use taxpayer dollars to defend torturers against lawsuits by torture victims, and to pay all judgments if they lost. These decisions are intolerable and unacceptable. Torture is utterly immoral and un-American. The U.S. ratified the United Nations Convention Against Torture, which prohibits torture and requires prosecution of torturers. In 1947, the U.S. prosecuted a Japanese officer for waterboarding. No lawyer can "legalize" what is illegal. Sign a petition at http://www.democrats.com/no-amnesty-for-torturers [added 4/18/09]
ONGOING, write LETTERS OF SUPPORT TO WAR RESISTERS, including Anthony Michael Anderson, PO Box 305, Fort Sill OK 73503-5305, Iraq War resister currently serving a 14- month sentence at the Fort Sill stockade. Expected release: November 2009. Cliff Cornell, c/o Courage to Resist, 484 Lake Park Ave #41, Oakland CA 94610. Iraq War resister currently pending court-martial at Fort Stewart, Georgia after returning from Canada. [added 2/18/09]
ONGOING, tell President Obama: We, the American People, SEEK A NEW U.S. POLICY TOWARD PALESTINE! Sign the letter at http://www.aaper.org/obamaletter [added 2/9/09]
ONGOING, Online Petition: Hands Off Leonard Peltier! Release Him Now! Let President Barack Obama, Attorney General Eric Holder, the Federal Prison system, Congress and the media know you hold them accountable for the safety and wellbeing of INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN NATIVE AMERICAN POLITICAL PRISONER Leonard Peltier, and you want him released! petition at http://www.iacenter.org/native/leonardpeltierpetition, info on Leonard Peltier, http://www.whoisleonardpeltier.info [added 2/1/09]
ONGOING, support a bill, Senate Bill 5172, which has been introduced in the Washington State Senate to create a CENTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS at the University of Washington. You can track the progress of the bill at http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=5172&year =2009, call Washington legislative hotline 1-800-562-6000, TTY 1-800-635-9993 to let your Legislators know what you think
ONGOING, in Seattle; Volunteer with Rising Out Of The Shadows (ROOTS) YOUNG ADULT SHELTER. ROOTS opens a church basement to guests (under 25 years of age) every night of the week and provides guests a safe place to sleep and shower along with the chance to meet adults who recognize them as members of our community. Volunteers are needed for preparing breakfast (6:30 - 8:30 a.m.) or helping hand out sleeping mats (8 - 10:30 p.m.). info http://www.rootsinfo.org, To volunteer contact Candice 206-632-1635 or volunteer@rootsinfo.org [added 1/19/09]
ONGOING, Vancouver BC, Bellingham, Seattle, Portland, Eugene, and other places; Organizers needed for Pacific Northwest convergence march into the WORLD MARCH FOR PEACE AND NONVIOLENCE Nov 28 - Dec 3, 2009. info 253-627-3007 or parkeburgess@gmail.com or http://www.ourtragicflaw.com
ONGOING, Avaaz.org emergency campaign which will be delivered to the UN Security Council and key world powers, urging them to act to ensure an IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE and address the growing HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN GAZA. Only with robust international oversight and action can civilians on all sides be protected and real steps be taken toward a wider peace. Emergency petition http://www.avaaz.org/en/gaza_time_for_peace/?cl=161753672&v =2605
ONGOING, Sign the petition to STOP THE MASSACRE IN GAZA - over 360,000 have already signed. http://www.iacenter.org/gazapetition
ONGOING, SAVE THE SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Educators, Students and Parents for a better Vision of the Seattle Schools (ESP Vision) is a newly formed organization that is working to unite all the affected schools and supportive communities in opposition to the Seattle School District's plan to close and consolidate at least seven different schools across the district. Please sign our petition, and join us in demanding that our schools - the heart and soul of our communities - not be shut down! Sign this petition! http://www.petitiononline.com/ espvsn/petition.html [added 1/3/09]
ONGOING, an open letter to Obama on PEACE BETWEEN ISRAEL AND PALESTINE at http://www.endtheoccupation.org/form.php?modin=137 [added 12/28/08]
ONGOING, Emergency Alert: Take Action to End Israeli Attacks on Gaza. Israel's LETHAL ATTACK TODAY ON THE GAZA STRIP could not have happened without the active military and political support of the United States. Therefore, we need to take action to protest this attack and demand an immediate cease-fire. Contact the White House to protest the attack and demand an immediate cease-fire. Call 202- 456-1111 or send an email to comments@whitehouse.gov, Contact the State Department at 202-647-6575; Contact your Representative and Senators in Congress at 202-224-3121 [added 12/28/08]
ONGOING, support University Temple's active kindness to our neighbors! Due to the EXTEME COLD, University Temple, in collaboration with Roots, is providing a drop-in center for the NEIGHBORS LIVING IN THE UNIVERSITY CONGREGATIONAL PARKING LOT. Needed: Cash donations, Volunteer hosts, who would work for 2-3 hours or more, Volunteer custodians, to help with the extra cleaning. info Tom Yelin 206-459-6217 or yelin@ess.washington.edu
ONGOING, support the release of imprisoned model resident Sam Malkandi, DEEMED BY HOMELAND SECURITY TO BE A TERRORIST THREAT for trying to help a person who needed medical treatment. Malkandi would be in danger if deported to Iraq. Send letters of support to his lawyer, Shaakirrah R. Sanders, 2700 Elmwood Place, Unit B, Seattle, WA 98144 or phone 206-683 9444 [added 12/14/08]
ONGOING, when weather is cold, 7 pm to 7 am, at Seattle Mennonite Church, in Lake City, 3120 NE 125th St., Seattle; volunteers needed at COLD WEATHER SHELTER at Seattle Mennonite Church. Based on weather forecasts 24 hours in advance which predict a temperature below 33 degrees, we decide whether to open for cold weather shelter. info Jonathan Neufeld 206-361-4630 ext. 7, info http://seattle.wa.us.mennonite.net/ [added 12/14/08]
ONGOING, Defend The RNC8! People ARRESTED AT THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION. Dismiss the Charges! Sign the petition at http://www.thepetitionsite.com/tell-a-friend/2399178 [added 11/22/08]
ONGOING, sign a call to action initiated by Noam Chomsky, Howard Zinn, Naomi Klein, Medea Benjamin and others. Foremost is addressing the ECONOMIC CRISIS that is upon us and which touches on every concern from the ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTHCARE TO WARS AND ENERGY. http://bailoutmainstreet.com/2008/10/time-for-a-just-economy/ [added 11/8/08]
ONGOING, Cascade People's Center Announces it is Closing: Last Chance to SAVE CASCADE PEOPLE'S CENTER! Cascade People's Center has been forced to announce that it will close it's door on the last day of 2008. Call and/ or email all City officials with the following message so our voices can be heard! Over 6,000 low-income residents losing 'heart and home' when Cascade People's Center closes Dec 31, 2008 as a result of City funding cut. This will bring devastation to literally thousands of individuals who participate in support services offered through the Center each year. The Center is one of six family support centers operated in King and Snohomish Counties by Lutheran Community Services Northwest. All Center programs are community-driven, free and open to the public, including: school readiness and after-school enrichment, parenting classes, support groups, skill building classes and resource and referral. City officials who need to hear from you Mayor Greg Nickels 206-684-4000, Seattle City Council Members 206-684-8888. info http://www.cascadepeoplescenter.org or http://www.lcsnw.org [added 11/8/08]
ONGOING, REGISTER TO VOTE! Registration may be accomplished online at http://www.secstate.wa.gov/elections/register.aspx, Another site where you can REGISTER TO VOTE, https://www.VoteforChange.com, deadlines are 30 days before an election for mail-in, 15 days before an election in person at the county administrative office, You may download a voter registration form or have a form mailed to you from the Secretary of State Voter Registration Page http://www.secstate.wa.gov/elections/register_vote.aspx, info King County 206-296-VOTE, also please take a minute to CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION at http://wei.secstate.wa.gov/OSOS/VoterVault/Pages/MyVote.asp x [it really is quick and easy!] [added 9/13/08]
ONGOING, a MAN ON DEATH ROW was convicted by the testimony of several people who have since recanted. This man my be innocent! There is new evidence, and he deserves a new trial. Please help save the life of Troy Anthony Davis. info http://www.troyanthonydavis.org [added 9/30/08]
ONGOING, the FOOD STAMP PROGRAM WILL EXPAND eligibility to more low-income families Oct 1, 2008. The state Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) has set up a toll-free number for information on the rule change, eligibility screening, and referral. The number is 1-877- 514-FOOD (3663). Income eligibility for the program will increase to 200% of the federal poverty level up from 130% now. A family of four with a monthly income of $3,534 will be eligible for food stamps under the new income rules. [added 9/8/08]
ONGOING, REGISTER TO VOTE! Registration may be accomplished online at http://www.secstate.wa.gov/elections/register.aspx,
ONGOING, Watch the Program the Networks Don't Want You to See: Marijuana: It's Time for a Conversation. The ACLU has teamed with travel writer Rick Steves to produce a half-hour TV program about the HISTORY AND CURRENT IMPACTS OF MARIJUANA LAWS. The program is available to Comcast cable subscribers in western Washington, but local network stations have refused to sell us any time slots before 1 a.m. You can watch it anytime and share it with your friends and family. Please visit http://www.MarijuanaConversation.org to watch the entire half-hour program, plus bonus features such as extended interviews with experts who appear in the video. The enforcement of marijuana prohibition has led to far-ranging erosions of civil liberties, especially of protections against unreasonable search and seizure. It is a major part of the nation's misguided "war on drugs." In Washington state, anyone convicted of possessing even a small amount of the drug for personal use in private faces a mandatory jail sentence and fine. info field@aclu-wa.org [added 8/10/08]
ONGOING, at 855 Hiawatha Place, Seattle; C Art Gallery Promotes ETHNIC ART and World Vision, Supporting CHILDREN AFFECTED BY HIV/AIDS. The Gallery supports the World Vision HopeChild Program for children who live in communities severely affected by the HIV/AIDS crisis. Gallery Hours Spring & Summer 2008 Weds-Fri & Sun noon-6, and by appointment. info c.artgallery@gmail.com or 206- 554-9444 [added 5/12/08]
ONGOING, Campaign to make CÉSAR CHÁVEZ'S BIRTHDAY A NATIONAL HOLIDAY. info http://www.ufw.org/_page.php?menu=research&inc=history/07.h tml [added 3/31/08]
ONGOING, Stand With Tibet. Sign a petition calling on the CHINESE GOVERNMENT TO RESPECT HUMAN RIGHTS IN TIBET and engage in meaningful dialogue with the Dalai Lama. http://www.avaaz.org/en/tibet_end_the_violence/
ONGOING, estimation of IRAQI CIVILIAN DEATHS since the US invaded in March 2003, now over one million, see http://www.justforeignpolicy.org/iraq/iraqdeaths.html [added 8/12/07]
ONGOING, noon (or anytime), at the Federal Building, Bellingham; EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROTEST: If/ when the U.S. BOMBS OR INVADES IRAN. Meet at Federal Building when you find out about any military action in Iran. Meetings will follow to discuss further action. info whatcompjc@fidalgo.net
ONGOING, 4 pm, at the Federal Courthouse, Stewart St. and 7th Ave, Seattle; EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROTEST: If/ when the U.S. BOMBS OR INVADES IRAN, Converge! Lets get a united front of people collectively converging against this outrage! [don't know who has made this call]
ONGOING, call WASHINGTON LEGISLATIVE HOTLINE 1-800-562- 6000, TTY 1-800-635-9993 to let your Legislators know what you think
ONGOING, Due to Heavy Demand The video BEFORE YOU ENLIST has been made available at the Virtual US Peace Academy. http://www.chalicebridge.com/JGPLibrary-AtVusPA.html#B4Uenlist [added 9/23/06]
ONGOING, a web resource by Ginny NiCarthy FOR ABUSED WOMEN AND ADVOCATES. It describes new material added to her books Getting Free and the easy-to-read version of it, You Can Be Free. Extensive revisions in this 4th edition with 100 pages added. They include chapters for abused immigrant women, those facing religious challenges, pros and cons of abuser intervention programs, and much more. You Can Be Free is also significantly revised with over fifty new pages, including chapters for women who are immigrants, have disabilities, are Deaf, struggle with child custody problems or live in rural areas. http://www.abusedwomen.org [added 4/15/06]
ONGOING, ESL Volunteers Needed. Would you like to learn & share your knowledge at the same time? You could accomplish this through the TEACHING OF ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE for Latino immigrants at Burien Mondays & Fridays 6-7:30 pm or at South Seattle Tuesdays & Wednesdays 6-7:30, or for Vietnamese community at Rainier Valley: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2-3:30. The commitment we require from our volunteers is twice a week 1 1/2 hours per session, a minimum of six months. We provide full training and you gain the experience of a life time. info St. James ESL Program, 206-382-4511 or http://www.stjames-cathedral.org/esl
ONGOING, For people who need a reminder about what to do when the FBI (or any other spy agency) comes knocking at y our door, you might want to look at the National Lawyers Guild pamphlet, "KNOW YOUR RIGHTS" at http://nlg.org/resources/know_your_rights.htm
ONGOING, PROTECT YOUR KIDS FROM EXPLOITATIVE MILITARY RECRUITING. The Pentagon has been compiling sensitive data on 30 million youth ages 16-to-25 using a private marketing firm, without the knowledge or consent of individuals or their families. Working Assets, Mainstreet Moms (the MMOB) and ACORN have put together a useful website. You can opt- out of this database by following instructions at http://www.LeaveMyChildAlone.org or http://www.moveon.org/r?r=919 [added 9/26/05]
ONGOING, King County needs POLL WORKERS FOR THE DAY OF ELECTIONS. Help keep elections free, fair convenient! Poll working is essential to democracy, is a good way to meet your neighbors, and actually pays a little money! info 206-296-1606 or http://www.metrokc.gov/elections [added 8/22/05]
ONGOING, on 1090 AM radio in the Seattle area; PROGRESSIVE RADIO on Air America Seattle and U.S., or listen on line at http://www.airamericaradio.com/
ONGOING, END THE GENOCIDE IN DARFUR, SUDAN. Let us bombard the White House and our Congressmen and Senators, and the United Nations, demanding that immediate action be taken to provide food, shelter and security for the suffering people of Dafur. White House 202-456-1111, fax 202-456-2461, president@whitehouse.gov, Congress http://www.visi.com/juan/congress/index.html, also call your Senators and Representative Senator Patty Murray Washington, DC: 202-224-2621, Senator Maria Cantwell, Washington, DC: 202-224-3441, Congressman Jim McDermott, Washington, DC: 202-225-3106
ONGOING, Volunteers needed for Seattle SHELTER FOR HOMELESS YOUNG ADULTS who are too old to access youth shelter programs but often feel unwelcome or threatened in emergency programs serving mostly older single adults. Volunteers set up and clean up shelter areas, help supervise the program, hand out supplies, interact and build positive relationships with guests. Volunteers must complete a volunteer application, background check, and are required to attend the Homelessness 101 training session to gain a better understanding of the individuals they will be working with. info Laura Pritchard laura@udsp.org or 206- 632-1635
ONGOING, informed advice by SEATTLE DRAFT AND MILITARY COUNSELING CENTER, which is connected with the GI Rights Hotline, a partnership of regional and national organizations that provide counseling and information to active duty GIs, parents and members of the Delayed Entry Program, and others on conscientious objection, discharges and service members' rights. The center also refers people to legal help and Congressional military caseworkers. Three counselors (two of whom are veterans) rotate turns on the Draft and Military Counseling helpline at 206-789-2751 and answer question left by email via website http://www.scn.org/sdmcc . All SDMCC members are volunteers. Tax deductible contributions always welcome at Seattle Draft and Military Counseling Center, P.O. Box 20604 Seattle 98102, 206-789-2751. info Mike Barton 206- 524-9932
ONGOING, REGISTER TO VOTE NOW; deadlines are 30 days before an election for mail-in, 15 days before an election in person at the county administrative office, You may download a voter registration form or have a form mailed to you from the Secretary of State Voter Registration Page http://www.secstate.wa.gov/elections/register_vote.aspx, info King County 206-296-VOTE
ONGOING, The City of Seattle Police Department is looking for volunteers to SUPPORT VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. Volunteers receive over 50 hours of training in crisis intervention and police procedures and in return commit to providing volunteer service for one 8-hour shift each month for a year. volunteers must have a valid Washington State Driver's License, pass a Seattle Police Department background check, be 21 years of age or older. info Megan Bruneau 206-615-0892 or megan.bruneau@seattle.gov
ONGOING, Safe Schools Coalition has a new 24 hr crisis number for people EXPERIENCING HARASSMENT OR VIOLENCE AT SCHOOL, it's 1-877-SAFE-SAFE. This is answered by the crisis phone staff at King County Sexual Assault Resource Center, and they will dispatch your request to a Safe Schools Coalition Intervention Specialist who will, as with the email address, get back to you within 24 hours. Our intervention specialists are especially prepared to address ANTI-LGBT INCIDENTS, but we don't turn anyone down and can problem-solve & make referrals when students call about other bias-based bullying & violence (anti-immigrant and race- or faith- or disability-based) as well. And we are especially prepared to help within Washington State (where we can even provide face-to-face services when needed, such as visits with a principal or local law enforcement with or on behalf of a student). But, again, we don't turn callers away even when the problem may be happening in another state or another part of the world. The new crisis number is 1-877-SAFE-SAFE (1-877-723-3723) or by email http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/contact/?id=10, non- emergency info http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/contact/?id=8 [updated 3/30/09]
ONGOING, support the House Bill HR 1258 to close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation, renamed Jan 17, 2001, the notorious School of the Americas, known throughout as the SCHOOL OF ASSASSINS, bill is now supported by members of both major parties, info http://www.soaw.org or SOA Watch 202-234-3440 or info@soaw.org or http://go.sojo.net/campaign/close_the_SOA/explanation, Take Action at http://go.sojo.net/campaign/close_the_SOA
ONGOING, Invest in peace; The Nonviolent Peaceforce is issuing 100,000 Peace Bonds which will sell for US $10 each. All proceeds from PEACE BONDS will go toward the development of the Nonviolent Peaceforce and to fund our pilot project in Sri Lanka, a country striving for peace after nearly twenty years of civil war. In 2010, when they mature, investors will have a functioning Nonviolent Peaceforce that will help TRANSFORM VIOLENT CONFLICTS AROUND THE WORLD. purchase through the Nonviolent Peaceforce web site, http://www.nonviolentpeaceforce.org, a secure site that accepts credit cards. They make great gifts for births of babies, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and passages. Each investor will receive a Peace Bond certificate. No goods or services will be directly exchanged for the bonds. They are tax deductible in the USA.
ONGOING, in Iraq; WAR; U.S. Military deaths, http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/ops/iraq_casualties. htm, IRAQI CIVILIAN deaths http://www.iraqbodycount.net/ the names of the U.S. AND BRITISH MILITARY personnel can be found at, http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/ind ex.html, there have been many, many more civilian deaths reported in Iraq, the war is also costly in terms of money http://www.Costofwar.com compared to cost of education, healthcare, etc or http://www.crunchweb.net/87billion graphics showing the physical dimensions of the volume of $ in currency, Calendar of US MILITARY DEAD DURING IRAQI WAR, Includes dead in Afghanistan during Iraqi war, http://cryptome.org/mil-dead-iqw.htm
ONGOING, website with information on FARMERS MARKETS in Washington State http://www.wafarmersmarkets.com/
ONGOING, Sign a petition to stop the construction of the "SECURITY WALL" being built by Israel and opposed by human rights activists in ISRAEL, PALESTINE, and around the world, http://www.petitiononline.com/stw/petition.html
ONGOING, Central Committee for Conscientious Objectors (CCCO) CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTOR LEGAL RIGHTS INFO http://www.girights.org & GI RIGHTS HOTLINE 800-FYI-95GI, A crucial element to slowing the military machine is helping individual GIs get out of the military! As CCCO has done since 1948, we are supporting individuals in their resistance and opposition to war. In particular, we are standing with a group of people - GIs, whose questioning and resistance are often forgotten during times like this. Founded in 1995, the GI Rights Hotline, a coalition of non- profit, non-governmental organizations, provides accurate, comprehensive, and objective information on draft registration, military discharges, civil rights in the military, and involuntary activation and deployment of military personnel. The work we do and the information we disseminate are known to enlisted people in numbers far greater than the thousands with whom we communicate personally. info on CCCO 510-465-1617 or 888-231-2226 or http://www.objector.org
ONGOING, visit http://www.usaforicc.org to take action to express support for the INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT and US participation in it! Isn't it time we stop letting war criminals get away with murder? This group's Steering Committee consists of UNA-USA, World Federalist Assn, Amnesty International, Campaign for UN Reform Feminist Majority, Human Rights Watch, Independent Student Coalition for the ICC, Lawyers Committee for Human Rights, Nuremberg Legacy Project, United Methodist Church-General Board of Church & Society, info Seattle United Nations Association 206-568-1959 or info@unaseattle.org or http://www.unaseattle.org
ONGOING, Free Civil LEGAL SERVICES FOR HOMELESS and At- Risk (of homelessness) YOUTH in the Greater Seattle Area; Intake for Street Youth Legal Advocates of Washington (SYLAW) is open. We are accepting cases and providing services for youth 12-21 on non-criminal, civil legal issues. Calls can be from the youth or from service providers. Intake is 206-464-5936 x239 or 800-542-0794 x239 please leave a detailed message as to your legal issue and how to reach you.
ONGOING, at University Temple United Methodist Church, 1415 NE 43rd St; volunteers needed for The YOUNG ADULT SHELTER at University Temple United Methodist Church, now expanding to three nights per week, Volunteers spend all or part of the night at the shelter, between the hours of 8 p.m. - 9 a.m., helping set up the mats and blankets, assisting guests in accessing the services we offer: hot food, showers, hygiene supplies, case management and consultation with our on-site social worker. We show a video movie each night, accompany our guests outside for smoke breaks, and offer them friendly conversation; wake guests and serve them breakfast; taking turns staying awake for two-hour shifts, while the other volunteers sleep in an adjacent room; training provided for volunteers, but our requirements are simple and flexible: just be there and be helpful; info Sinan Demirel 206-979-5621 or yashelter@hotmail.com
ONGOING CONTACT CONGRESS about important issues: war, civil liberties, fast track Senator Patty Murray: (202) 224-2621 or (206) 553-5545, Senator Maria Cantwell: (202)224-3441 or (206) 220-6400, 888-648-7328 Jay Inslee: (202) 225-6311 or (425) 640-0233 (parts of north Seattle, plus Snohomish, Kitsap) Rick Larsen (202)225.2605, (425) 252-3188 Brian Baird (202) 255-3536, or (360) 695-6292 Norm Dicks (202) 225-5916, (253) 593-6536 Jim McDermott (202) 225-3106 or (206) 553-7170 (most of Seattle) Dave Reichert (202) 225-7761 or (206) 275-3438 (Bellevue) Adam Smith (202) 225-5893 or (253) 926-6681; If you don't know who your Rep is, or live outside WA, contact 2 senators and one rep via the Congressional switchboard is 202-224-3121; anyone can get the local and federal addresses and fax numbers of their reps by simply typing in their ZIP code at http://capwiz.com/wa/dbq/officials/
ONGOING, Support the ISRAELI CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS who are refusing to serve in the Occupied Territories. These brave combat Officers and Soldiers are willing to serve their country and to defend it, but they are no longer willing to participate in the Occupation and oppression of the Palestinian people; visit their website: http://www.seruv.org/ (Hebrew) or http://seruv.nethost.co.il/defaulteng.asp (English)
ONGOING, Sign the National JUNETEENTH HOLIDAY Petition & Resolution online at http://www.19thofJune.com/petition.html to make Juneteenth become a National Holiday in America, for a celebration of FREEDOM FROM SLAVERY on the day a group of slaves finally learned about the emancipation proclamation, info Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Chairman, National Juneteenth Holiday Campaign 662-247-1471 or 202-331-8864
ONGOING, HATE CRIME REPORTING HELPLINE via organization "Hate Free Zone" to provide crucial support and referral information for individuals who have experienced hate crimes and incidents of all kinds, as well as to allow the HFZ to document such events to increase the community's awareness of hate-related incidents. People can report incidents from anywhere in WA state and can count on referrals in King, Snohomish and Pierce Counties. Hate Free Zone plans to expand that capability over time; hotline number 1-866-HFZONE1 (1-866-439-6631); volunteers needed, info Anne Buffardi, Hate Free Zone Campaign of Washington 206-723-2203 or http://www.hatefreezone.org [added 1/14/02]
ONGOING, Free EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS training course, "Surviving an Earthquake", can be accessed at http://www.regionxoti.org by clicking on the course icon [confirmed 10/26/04]
ONGOING WEEKDAYS, 7:15 - 10 a.m., at Green Lake United Methodist Church, 6415 1st Ave. NE, Seattle; Green Lake United Methodist Church invites you to On the Edge Coffee House. For THOSE LIVING PAYCHECK TO PAYCHECK who just need a good start to the day, the church offers a free cup of java; weekday morning prayer from 7-7:15 a.m.; and referrals for those with need from 7:30 - 10 a.m.. info Pastor Lisa Anthony 206-526-2900 [added 10/13/09]
ONGOING WEEKDAYS, 5 - 6 a.m., 9 - 10 am, and 9 - 10 pm, on SCAN, cable channel 77/29, daily show of Democracy Now! national independent news hour; the BEST IN INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM each day covering national and international affairs, Hosted by award-winning journalists Amy Goodman & Juan Gonzalez; Featuring breaking stories around the globe dealing with war and peace, racial, social and gender justice, globalization, media criticism and the environment; info Seattle Community Access Network, 206- 522-4758 or http://www.scantv.org [updated 8/22/09]
ONGOING WEEKDAYS, 3 pm, on KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio; NATIONAL NATIVE NEWS. Since 1987, National Native News has provided Native and non-Native radio listeners with a regular, timely, and balanced source of news about Native issues. National Native News covers the social, economic, and cultural issues that affect every community, and helps listeners understand the interconnectedness between Native people and their non-Native neighbors. [added 8/6/07]
ONGOING WEEKDAYS, FamilyWorks Resource Center, 1501 N 45th Street, Seattle; FREE CHILDRENS PLAYGROUPS at FamilyWorks with different focus every day; Monday - LGBT Playgroup 10-11:30 a.m., Tuesday - Grupo de Juego en Espanol/ Spanish Playgroup 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Tuesday - Music and Movement Playgroup 12:30-1 p.m., Wednesday and Friday - Everybody's Playgroup 10-11:30 a.m., Thursday - Play and Learn Group 2-3:30 p.m., Thursday - Children from China Playgroup 5:30-7 p.m., info http://www.familyworksseattle.org
ONGOING WEEKDAYS, in front of the Mount Vernon Court House; People for a Peaceable Planet, a Skagit County group Committed to PEACE, JUSTICE AND NONVIOLENCE holds Vigils M-W-F at noon and on Friday at 4 pm, info ppplanet@snowcoalition.org or http://www.ppplanet.org [updated 06/18/05]
ONGOING WEEKDAYS, 6 - 7 am and 5 - 6 p.m., on KBCS radio 91.3 FM, Bellevue; 'DEMOCRACY NOW!' INDEPENDENT JOURNALIST Amy Goodman's show with news and opinions NOT HEARD ON MAJOR NETWORK NEWS; info http://www.Democracynow.org or http://kbcs.fm [updated 10/9/06]
ONGOING MONDAYS
ONGOING MONDAYS, 5:30 - 7 p.m., at Urban Bakery, 7850 E Greenlake Drive N across from the Green Lake wading pool; CONVERSATION CAFÉS are a citizen initiative for hosted conversations in public places where a diversity of views are welcome; Conversation Cafes; in these times of intense change, when people have as many questions as answers, Conversation Cafes are places to listen, speak and learn in a spirit of respect and inquiry, info 206-781-5700 or http://www.conversationcafe.org or Bill talk@planx.com [confirmed 8/18/07]
ONGOING TUESDAYS
ONGOING TUESDAYS, 4 - 6 pm, at the SYPP office, 2820 E. Cherry St. on the corner of 29th & Cherry behind the YWCA, Seattle; Inviting All Youth & Youth Groups! Do you think the WASL graduation requirement is unfair? Do you think that students need more power to make change in your school? Do you feel like it's time to take action and DEMAND EDUCATION JUSTICE NOW? Then join Seattle Young People's Project's Education Justice Campaign. We are a youth (ages 13-19) led group seeking SOCIAL JUSTICE AND YOUTH LIBERATION! The Education Justice campaign is an effort to address the injustices that take place in our schools. We will work to get rid of the WASL graduation requirement, fight racism in our school system, demand that students have more rights and a voice that is listened to! Snacks & bus tokens provided. info 206-860-9606 or http://www.sypp.org [added 9/3/06]
ONGOING 3RD TUESDAYS, 7 - 9 p.m., at Soulfood Books www.soulfoodbooks.com , 15748 Redmond Way, Redmond; CONVERSATION CAFÉS are a citizen initiative for hosted conversations in public places where a diversity of views are welcome; Conversation Cafes; in the wake of 9/11, in these times of intense change, when people have as many questions as answers, Conversation Cafes are places to listen, speak and learn in a spirit of respect and inquiry, info info@soulfoodbooks.com or http://www.conversationcafe.org [added 8/18/07]
ONGOING TUESDAYS, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., at SEIU Local 6, 150 Denny Way near Seattle Center; SEATTLE LABOR CHORUS rehearses. All are welcome; no auditions, just come if you like to sing and support labor. Union songs, contemporary protest, songs of freedom. info 206-524-7753 or http://www.seattlelaborchorus.org [updated 2/10/04]
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS, 1 pm, at 2222 N Pacific St, Seattle; The InterConnection COMPUTER REUSE AND LEARNING CENTER Computer Donation Program: Anyone who volunteers at our center for 30 hours receives a free computer set. Volunteers also receive free computer hardware and software training. Come in for an orientation. No appointment necessary. info 206-633-1517 or http://www.interconnection.org/index.php?pagina=volunteer/o nsite [added 9/24/07]
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS, 6 - 8 pm, at Snohomish Health District, 3020 Rucker Ave in auditorium, Everett; GLOBE, GAY, LESBIAN, OPEN-MINDED, & BISEXUAL Empowerment: A Support Group for Youth 14-20. Sponsored by Snohomish Health District. info 425-339-5251 [added 4/27/04]
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS, 6 - 7:30 p.m., at Cloud City Coffee, 8801 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle; CONVERSATION CAFÉS are a citizen initiative for hosted conversations in public places where a diversity of views are welcome; Conversation Cafes; in these times of intense change, when people have as many questions as answers, Conversation Cafes are places to listen, speak and learn in a spirit of respect and inquiry, info Cloud City Coffee 206-527-5552 or Ken 206-363-1890, vandoren98125@peoplepc.com or http://www.conversationcafe.org [updated 8/18/07]
ONGOING THURSDAYS
ONGOING THURSDAYS, 5 - 6 pm, at Ruth Dykeman Youth & Family Services, 15001 8th Ave SW, Burien; GLBTQ Youth Support Group for youth 13-19 years old. Come, meet, have fun & hang out with other GAY LESBIAN BISEXUAL TRANSGENDER & QUESTIONING youth. info 206-243-5544 ext 320 [added 4/27/04]
ONGOING CERTAIN THURSDAYS, 6 - 9 pm, at 45th St Clinic in Seattle; DENTAL SERVICES FOR HOMELESS YOUTH and young adults. Patients should be 12-23, currently homeless or have been homeless in the past year (transitional housing residents ok!) info Wakx (Joaquin) Uy 206-633-7639 or uyj@psnhc.org [added 10/24/05]
ONGOING THURSDAYS, 6:30 - 8 pm, Call for location in Bellevue; B-GLAD - BISEXUAL, GAY, LESBIAN, TRANS & QUESTIONING ADOLESCENT Drop-In Group. Sponsored by Youth Eastside Services, which offers many programs for GLBT youth. info 425-747-4937 [confirmed 12/12/04]
ONGOING THURSDAYS, 6:30 - 8 pm, at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, 104 - 17th Avenue South, Seattle; The Black Improvisational Theater Troupe Experience Exploring themes central to the BLACK DIASPORA EXPERIENCE IN AMERICA. Building Community. Creative Expression. and Fun! Come and work with various local actor/educators and learn improv techniques in a safe and culturally specific environment. No experience necessary. Just an open mind and comfortable clothing. The Black Improv Troupe: Initiating a return to Black Renaissance info Timeca Briggs 206-324-2896 [added 3/5/05]
ONGOING THURSDAYS, 7 - 8:30 p.m., at Tullys, 2100 N 45th St., Wallingford, Seattle; CONVERSATION CAFÉS are a citizen initiative for hosted conversations in public places where a diversity of views are welcome; Conversation Cafes; in the wake of 9/11, in these times of intense change, when people have as many questions as answers, Conversation Cafes are places to listen, speak and learn in a spirit of respect and inquiry, info Susan 206- 329-5095, pinecone@gmail.com or http://www.conversationcafe.org [added 8/18/07]
ONGOING THURSDAYS, 7 - 8:30 pm, at Crossroads Bellevue, at the QFC end of the Food Court at Crossroads, 15600 NE 8th, Bellevue; CONVERSATION CAFÉS are a citizen initiative for hosted conversations in public places where a diversity of views are welcome; in these times of intense change, when people have as many questions as answers, Conversation Cafes are places to listen, speak and learn in a spirit of respect and inquiry, info John, 425-888-9609, evenings, or JohnHouse509@msn.com or http://www.conversationcafe.org [updated 8/18/07]
ONGOING, FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS, & SUNDAYS, 10 am - 6 pm, at 606 Maynard Ave. South, Suite #107 in Seattle's International District; APIWFSC Thrift Store to benefit ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER WOMEN & FAMILY SAFETY CENTER (APIWFSC), donated items and volunteers needed, info 206- 467-9976 or apiwfsc@apialliance.org
ONGOING FRIDAYS
ONGOING FRIDAYS, noon - 1:30 p.m., at Lighthouse Café, 955 Water Street, 360-385-1165, Port Townsend; CONVERSATION CAFÉS are a citizen initiative for hosted conversations in public places where a diversity of views are welcome; in these times of intense change, when people have as many questions as answers, Conversation Cafes are places to listen, speak and learn in a spirit of respect and inquiry, info Jim, jim@tobe.net or http://www.conversationcafe.org [updated 8/18/07]
ONGOING SAT & SUN, 6 - 9 a.m., on KEXP 90.3 FM Radio in Seattle and KXOT 91.7 FM in Tacoma, Mind Over Matters PROGRESSIVE POLITICAL Programs, includes Saturday 6 a.m. Alternative Radio, 7 Sustainability Segment with Diane Horn, 7:30 Community Forum, 8 Counterspin by media group FAIR, 8:30 Eat The Airwaves!, political commentary by Geov Parrish and Maria Tomchick of Eat The State! Independent weekly, Sunday 6 Radio Nation, 6:30 Between the Lines, 7 Talks/Interviews, 8 TUC Radio, 8:30 Making Contact; the show is also archived for two weeks and streamed live on the web at http://www.kexp.org, info 206-520-5838 [confirmed 9/15/04]
ONGOING SATURDAYS
ONGOING SATURDAYS, 10 am, at 2222 N Pacific St, Seattle; The InterConnection COMPUTER REUSE AND LEARNING CENTER Computer Donation Program: Anyone who volunteers at our center for 30 hours receives a free computer set. Volunteers also receive free computer hardware and software training. Come in for an orientation. No appointment necessary. info 206-633-1517 or http://www.interconnection.org/index.php?pagina=volunteer/o nsite [added 9/24/07]
ONGOING SATURDAYS, noon, at Yesler Terrace Community Center, Seattle; FOOD NOT BOMBS Saturday FREE MARKET (a.k.a. "Produce to the People, Right On!"). Each week, FNB members and individuals from Yesler Terrace - a government housing complex - collect food donated from local co-ops and distribute it. Occasionally other household goods are donated for distribution. info 206- 933-5708 or seattle-fnb@riseup.net or http://sfnb.revolt.org [added 11/23/07]
ONGOING SATURDAYS, 2 - 3:30 pm, at Café Rozella, 9434 Delridge Way S.W., West Seattle; CONVERSATION CAFÉS are a citizen initiative for hosted conversations in public places where a diversity of views are welcome; in the wake of 9/11, in these times of intense change, when people have as many questions as answers, Conversation Cafes are places to listen, speak and learn in a spirit of respect and inquiry, info CafeRozella@aol.com or http://www.caferozella.com or 206-763-5805 or http://www.conversationcafe.org [confirmed 8/18/07]
ONGOING SATURDAYS, 2:30 - 4:30 pm, at Elder & Adult Day Services, 12831 NE 21st Place, Bellevue; FREE CITIZENSHIP CLASS. Catalyst Training Solutions has been training citizenship applicants in Seattle and the Eastside since 1990. Director Dr. Elizabeth Love has twice been honored with the State of Washington's Outstanding Citizen award. The three requirements for naturalization are: Demonstrated speaking/ writing/ reading knowledge of basic English; Demonstrated knowledge of US history; Demonstrated knowledge of US government. Catalyst Training Solutions Citizenship Program has been specifically designed to meet this need. The entire process takes about 4-6 months, calling for a commitment from both students and facilitators. History and government segments are taught in modular format designed to provide a strong foundation in both subjects using effective learning material used by Dr. Love for this purpose. In addition, students are exposed to almost all forms of tests used in the US. In the period prior to their interview (6 weeks), students begin individual tutoring. info ehlove@earthlink.net or 425-643-6799 [added 8/25/09]
ONGOING SUNDAYS
ONGOING SUNDAYS, 4 - 5:30 p.m., at Pegasus Coffee House, 131 Parfitt Way, Winslow, Bainbridge Island; "CONVERSATION CAFÉ" is a citizen initiative for hosted conversations in public places where a diversity of views are welcome. Conversation Cafes are places to listen, speak and learn in a spirit of respect and inquiry. info Kat Gjovik, 206-842- 0223, kmgjovik@aol.com or http://www.conversationcafe.org [updated 8/18/07]
ONGOING SUNDAYS, 5 - 6 p.m., on KAOS 89.3 FM Olympia; NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT JOURNALISTIST GEOV PARRISH on No Talking Heads [confirmed 10/17/07]
ONGOING SUNDAYS, 6 p.m., at Ravenna United Methodist Church, 5751-33rd Ave. NE, Seattle; Dignity/ Seattle an organization of GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDERED (GLBT) ROMAN CATHOLICS, holds weekly liturgies and prayer services; Dignity/USA and Dignity/Seattle believe that GLBT people can practice their sexuality in a loving, life- giving and life-affirming manner that is consistent with Christ's teachings; info http://www.dignityusa.org or 206- 325-7314 or http://www.dignitypacific.org/Seattle/ [confirmed 6/25/04]
ONGOING SUNDAYS, 7 pm, at Occidental Park in Pioneer Square, Seattle; FOOD NOT BOMBS serves a FREE VEGGIE MEAL open to everyone. We start cooking at about 4 pm Sunday afternoon at 835 Yesler Way, the big red brick Unitarian center on the corner of Broadway and Yesler. To get involved in the cooking, cleaning, serving or food collection, leave a message at 206-949-0322 or email seattle-fnb@riseup.net Or stop by Occidental Park Sunday evening, we'd love to meet you. info 206-933-5708 or seattle-fnb@riseup.net or http://sfnb.revolt.org [added 11/23/07]
ONGOING SUNDAYS, 8 - 10 p.m., at Hidmo East African Restaurant, 2000 S. Jackson St, Seattle; AFRICAN MUSIC NIGHT. Live African music and east African cuisine. Free Admission (donations welcome), Nonsmoking venue. info or reservations 206-329-1534 [confirmed 5/13/08]
Updated on Sunday, November 8, 2009