newsletter of Western Washington FELLOWSHIP OF RECONCILIATION
225 North 70th, Seattle WA 98103, 206-789-5565
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Vol. XXIII, No. 1 Jan. - Feb. 2003
Donna Van Zandt and Tom Savage, plus many helping hands. web edition at: www.scn.org/wwforThe Western Washington FOR (WWFOR) seeks to replace violence, war, racism and economic injustice with nonviolence, equality, peace and justice. It links and strengthens FOR members and chapters throughout Western Washington in promoting activities consistent with the national FOR statement of purpose. WWFOR helps members and chapters accomplish together what we could not accomplish alone.
Vision statement of national FOR: The Fellowship of Reconciliation envisions a world of justice, peace, and freedom. It is a revolutionary vision of a beloved community where differences are respected, conflicts addressed nonviolently, oppressive structures dismantled, and where people live in harmony with the earth, nurtured by diverse spiritual traditions that foster compassion, solidarity, and reconciliation.
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MESSAGE FROM MIKE Mike Yarrow, WWFOR Co-Organizer
Hi, everybody! Glad you are hanging in there with peace through all the bluster about war. I usually love this season yet I am left feeling like a Grinch. War is imminent and work has been pressing: hundreds of phone calls from people wanting NO IRAQ WAR signs and to be connected with their neighborhood peace groups.
An anonymous quote challenges me. "The possibilities for tomorrow are usually beyond our expectations." What could exceed my dreary expectations? I feel our people stirring. For the second time this month twenty people leafleted in front of the Rainier Valley Safeway. A young African American man, a middle-aged man from the Middle East, an Asian World War II veteran all thanked us for being there. These were the first actions of the Rainier Valley Neighbors for Peace that was spawned along with over forty Western Washington neighborhood groups at the Day to Commit to Act for Peace.
It has already unleashed incredible energy. Last Monday, out of 25 homes on the FOR office block we counted 13 NO IRAQ WAR signs. The past two Saturdays people from Bellingham to Seattle have held banners over practically every overpass on I-5 from Canada to Seattle! Tom Herriman is calling for 1,000 potlucks for peace on January 18. Others are organizing large-scale action to dramatize the connection between social service cuts and the squandering on wars.
Washington is not alone. In Springfield, Mass., peace people and homeless people sat in at the mayor's office demanding that money allocated by Homeland Security for gasmasks be used for homeless housing. In Hartford, CT, over a dozen students and clergy were arrested protesting at an arms manufacturer's offices. We just might build a life affirming movement in this country.
"The love of one's country is a splendid thing. But why should love stop at the border?" - Pablo Casals. Our copy machine repairman observed that few people decide who the suitable targets of our violence are. He found it bizarre and tragic that so many fall into line. His thought was reminiscent of Martin Luther King Jr.'s April 4, 1967, speech. "We are called to speak for the weak, the voiceless, for the victims of our nation, for those it calls 'enemy' for no document from human hands can make these humans any less our brothers." Maybe we can't play the cello like dear Pablo but many people are breaking down the borders to appropriate love.
"I dare you. It's you I dare. To try to make three dollars last three days." -Zelma Brown. Accompanying $400 billion war expenditures and generous tax cuts for the wealthy are cuts at every level of government for the most needy. These cuts are not acceptable or necessary. An additional 150,000 Washingtonians go without health care. Student-teacher ratios and support teachers will be cut, yet student testing is intensifying. Find time in your schedules and a place in your hearts to advocate for and with the vulnerable for these needed services. "Peace is not only better than war, but infinitely more arduous." - George Bernard Shaw. "I dream of giving birth to a child who will ask: 'Mother, what is war?'" - Eve Merriam.
Dear friends, we are looking at a challenging new year. I am relieved that my wife Ruth will be sharing my job. She is a wonderful organizer, artist, and writer with a loving capacity for outrage. We will be exploring how to reorganize the office so Ruth, Sara and I and volunteers for FOR and the Sound Nonviolent Opponents to War (SNOW) can work productively for a world in which war is unimaginable. We look forward to working with long established and burgeoning FOR chapters around the state. We support your important work on issues aside from the war. We need to sustain the joyful rush of energy and creativity stimulated by the launching of FOR chapters and community peace groups.
Many of us are skilled critics. Be gentle with each other and remember that everyone's ideas deserve our respectful consideration. Our new groups will turn into ashes if we cannot create a warm, welcoming, productive atmosphere that attracts people to our efforts.
Love to you all. Mike, at 206-789-5565.
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SNOW FOR PEACE: DEC 8 "STOP THE WAR" EVENT ENERGIZES & ORGANIZES
A gymnasium filled, Dustin Washington of AFSC spoke, and Ellen Finkelstein held a snowflake while KING5 recorded
.Over 1000 Washington State activists rallied and planned at Seattle's Garfield High gymnasium on December 8. Inspiring speeches by Dustin Washington, Rita Zawaideh, Asha Mohammed, the Rev. Rich Gamble, Abe Osheroff and others were punctuated by great music and a neighborhood focused breakout session where participants exchanged names and planned locally based events.
Sound Nonviolent Opponents of War (SNOW) is a coalition of over 40 groups including Seattle & Olympia FOR and hundreds of individuals, committed to nonviolent action and words. Info: 206-789-5565 or www.snowcoalition.org
12 STEPS TO SUCCESSFUL MEDIA RELATIONS FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE
Char Simon is an experienced Olympia-based newspaper reporter who presented a practical media toolkit for activists, at the Nov 15 WWFOR Fall Retreat:
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Gandhi is best known for leading India to independence. Something is known about his leadership to national independence through nonviolence. Less is known about his program and approach to daily living. Both formed the basis for all he did. Gandhi's life is a wonder in human transformation and social development. "If I could live to be 125, I could convince Indians of the wisdom of nonviolence." "Training in nonviolence is not to be had like training in the use of weapons in military training. It requires purity of heart and soul-force."
The Fellowship of Reconciliation holds Gandhi as inspiration and model for peacemaking. In our 21st-century environment, this shining light of the past can bring hope.
Bernie Meyer has presented Gandhi's continuing journey to many audiences over the past year. Bernie brings the lessons of Gandhi's satyagraha (love force) and ahimsa (nonviolence) to our lives in our own contexts. Available to audiences who want to pursue peace through nonviolence, Bernie's presentations can be extended to a multidiscipline understanding of violence and training in nonviolence.
253-221-2936 or
berniemeyer2001@yahoo.comGandhi was inevitable. If humanity is to progress, Gandhi is inescapable. He lived, thought and acted inspired by the vision of humanity evolving toward a world of peace and harmony. We may ignore Gandhi at our own risk."
Martin Luther King Jr.
Peaceforce as an idea, a movement and an organization, grew out of the 1999 Hague Appeal for Peace. The international gathering convened at The Hague and brought together hundreds of organizations and thousands of individuals. The mission of Peaceforce is to build a trained, international civilian force committed to third party nonviolent intervention. FOR/USA is a Peaceforce member. The first round of training in our region concluded Dec 8. Contacts: Globally:
www.nonviolentpeaceforce.org Locally: David Berrian, 425-482-3026back to WWFOR homepage
WHATCOM COUNTY PEACE VIGIL Polly Knox, Bellingham
On November 11, 2002, the Bellingham Armed Services Recruiting Offices saw a protest against the U.S. military for not informing enlistees about Depleted Uranium (DU) in U.S. munitions. DU's deadly radiation and chemical health effects come from direct exposure, food and water contamination, and inhaling the extremely fine DU oxide particles. Particles are generated when up to 70% of a DU round disintegrates and burns upon impact with its target.
The three female protesters blocked the door to the Offices. Representatives refused to provide enlistees with information about DU even though all military branches are required to warn enlistees of the danger of DU exposure.
The protesters and five supporters carried signs stating that DU in military weapons has caused leukemia, lymphoma and birth defects in Gulf War veterans and Iraqi children.
During police interrogation of protesters, recruiters, and the mall owner, the protesters continued blocking the door and handing out information about DU to people coming to the recruiting offices and shopping at the mall.
The women were booked for Criminal Trespass 2 and released on their own recognizance. Two pled guilty and will do community service. One pled not guilty with a preliminary hearing on January 17. The protest made the front page of the Bellingham Herald in a color photo and accurate, informative copy.
EASTSIDE CHAPTER PLANS FOR 2003 Michael Tivana Johnson, Bellevue
FOR's Eastside chapter participates in and organizes programs and campaigns that will bring truth about the world to schools, radio, and television. We had an active year sponsoring nine public events attended by 40 to 80 people with six to 12 planners. We hosted a debate last January and hope to continue with this program. It takes the message to our opponents in front of a mixed audience. Everyone learns from this type of experience.
In November we sponsored an awards night honoring ten peace luminaries in our region. We hope to sponsor the first FOR Peace and Justice Awards in April. If interested in helping with this event contact us at 425-653-1509.
SOUTH KING COUNTY F.O.R. OCT 26 PEACE FAIR Mary Emma Hibbard, Des Moines
About 50 people attended the Peace Fair at Des Moines United Methodist Church on Oct 26. Organized by the South King Co. FOR, the fair featured displays from the UN Association, FOR, American Friends Service Committee and others. The lively Raging Grannies performed for us. Rev. Sharon Moe's slides and presentation on her recent Iraq trip were very informative. Contact: Mark Fredricksen 206-243-9238
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LIVELY WEST SEATTLE EVENTS Lisa Kauffman
On November 21, about 40 people gathered in West Seattle to hear Physicians for Social Responsibility Dick Blakney, Carolyn Keller and Kathleen Williamson, speak about effects of the sanctions on Iraq and the need to prevent war. People in attendance were lively and seemed relieved to meet with other Seattleites opposed to war. For information about West Seattle events, call John Repp at 932-9522.
PORT TOWNSEND PEACE MOVEMENT Rima Phillips, Port Townsend Peace Movement
In late October, ten percent of Port Townsend turned out at Memorial Field for the Port Townsend Peace Portrait, later published in the local paper with the names of 900 local residents who signed the Not in Our Name Pledge of Resistance, closing with "Another world is possible and we pledge to make it real." That was just the beginning.
Concerned in part by the war preparations so evident at Indian Island Navy Munitions Facility just across the bay, the PT Peace Movement unites individuals and organizations in the spirit of democracy to promote education and community participation for peaceful resolution of world conflict. Info: http://ptforpeace.info
OLYMPIA FOR ORGANIZES AND STRENGTHENS LOCALLY FOR PEACE Glen Anderson, Olympia
Olympia FOR works hard to serve its members and to build overall movements for peace and social justice. Strengthening the local progressive infrastructure in many ways, our activities and networking continually attract a mix of seasoned and new activists. Contact information about these and other events, call (360) 491-9093, glen@olywa.net, www.OlyFOR.org
RALLIES: We co-sponsored a large family-friendly intergenerational peace rally and a smaller short-notice rally. Both attracted large numbers of new people.
WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING: Workshops and training sessions improve skills in organizing grassroots peace and justice movements, strategizing for peace with Iraq, and helping rallies and marches be peaceful and effective. Sessions are all-day Saturday or Sunday and several on weeknights.
"NO IRAQ WAR" YARD SIGNS: To help the public see the widespread opposition to Bush's war we bought 550 red, white and blue "NO IRAQ WAR" yard signs. Sold for $1 each at our events and through three Olympia retail stores.
VIGILS: More and more new people are participating in our weekly vigils (Wednesdays 12-1 p.m. in Sylvester Park and Fridays 4:30-5:30 on W 4th Ave near the fountain).
INTERACTING WITH THE RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY: Participate actively as an affiliate member of Associated Ministries of Thurston Co. We lift up peace perspectives and activities. Their newsletter publicizes some of our events.
WEBSITE: We are strengthening www.OlyFOR.org to make it more useful. If you haven't visited it lately, check it out!
NEWSLETTER: We invite people to receive newsletters from the Olympia and WWFOR to increase activism and networking. We publicize Olympia FOR activities and many other peace and justice activities. We mailed 640 copies of our current Olympia newsletter.
MEDIA STRATEGIES: Our December Steering Committee decided to develop clear strategies for improving effectiveness in using the media, especially as a result of Char Simons' presentation at WWFOR's Fall Retreat.
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LONGVIEW-COWLITZ COUNTY FOR Jody Chastain, Longview
CCFOR is currently doing two weekly one hour vigils to show our opposition to the Iraq war. At December's meeting, we viewed and discussed 'Unprecedented,' a video on the 2000 presidential election. There were about 20 folks in attendance including five kids from a local high school. We have high hopes that they will stay with us and inject some much needed youth into our organization.
FOR member Ken, a former director of both the Seattle YMCA and Seabeck Conference Center, passed away on December 3.
CONNECTIONS: people & organizations
FOR National PO Box 271, Nyack, NY 10960 845-358-4601
www.forusa.org with links to the Peace Pledge campaignINOC Interfaith Network of Concern and Citizens Concerned for the people of Iraq
www.saveageneration.orgPacific Call Mar-Apr issue deadline is February 14
. Send articles to savaget@msn.com or call Tom at 206-522-6201WWFOR office Mike and Ruth Yarrow, organizers 206-789-5565 email at
wwfor@connectexpress.comWWFOR web site
www.scn.org/wwforPeacemaking all over! See Sound Nonviolent Opponents of War SNOW website for neighborhood groups around Puget Sound & beyond http://www.snowCoalition.org/contact.php, more events: Olympia plus http://www.OlyFOR.org; Seattle plus http://www.scn.org/activism/calendar, Bellingham http://www.bellinghampeace.org or http://www.revolutionz.org Tacoma http://www.tacomapjh.org
Ongoing, red, white and blue No Iraq War Yard Signs available at a vaiety of Puget Sound locations, including *WWFOR*, 225 N 70th, 206-789 5565, call first, more locations at http://www.geocities.com/noiraqwarsigns/kiosk.html, Larger quantities are available from printer Art Boruck, 206-522-8500
Olympia Emergency Response if the U.S. launches a significant attack against any nation, meet 7 p.m. that evening in Sylvester Park, downtown Olympia, or contact Olympia *FOR* for location; next day 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Teach-in's, discussion groups, and workshops at The Evergreen State College, info sesamegroup@hotmail.com
Seattle Emergency Response; if a declaration of war; intensified bombing, gather at the Federal Building, 2nd Ave near Marion 5pm, march to Westlake at 7pm; On the 'day-after' gather at the Federal Building at noon march to Westlake 4pm rally 4:30pm. Sound Nonviolent Opponents of War is one of the planners; phone message 206-784-2227 if implemented
**Ongoing daily, 4 - 5 p.m., near the Richland City Hall, Richland, WA; The World Citizens for Peace Peace Vigil to call attention to the increasing chance of war with Iraq since October and until the threat of war abates. info Jim Stoffels 509-946-8087
Ongoing Tuesdays, 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m., on the corner of 15th and Maple by the College, Longview; Cowlitz County *FOR* peace vigil, everyone is welcome with or without signs, info Dan or Janey 360-423-7338
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Ongoing 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 *FOR's* persistent (every week for 21 years) witness for peace and nonviolence; bring signs or use ours; info Glen 360-491-9093
Ongoing Wednesdays, 5 - 6:30 p.m., at "4 Corners" Vashon Island; weekly Peace Vigil
Ongoing Thursdays; 5 - 6 p.m., near the Westlake Park arch at 4th and Pine, downtown Seattle; Peace Vigil and leafleting by Women in Black, a peace group in the tradition of the women who vigil weekly in Israel / Palestine, info 206-208-9715
Ongoing Thursdays, 9 p.m. & Mondays 1:30 p.m., TCTV channel 22 or 29 in Thurston County, Olympia *FOR* TV monthly program repeats twice weekly until next debut; debut Jan 9 "Nonviolence, Faith, And The Real World"; debut Feb 13, "Reparations For African-Americans"; info Glen 360-491-9093 or glen@olywa.net
Ongoing Fridays, 3 - 4:30 p.m., at west end of the Allen Street Bridge, Longview; Cowlitz County *FOR* peace vigil, everyone is welcome with or without signs, info Dan or Janey 360-423-7338
Ongoing Fridays, 4- 5 p.m., in front of the Bellingham Federal Building; join Bellingham *FOR* members and others in the Whatcom Peace Vigil followed by open discussion at Port of Subs, 5:15 - 6:15 p.m., vigil may be extended to 6 p.m., , info Rob Baxter bbaxter@openaccess.org or 360-738-9205
Ongoing Fridays, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., in downtown Olympia along W 4th Ave near the fountain, join Olympia *FOR* weekly vigil; current focus promoting peace and human rights in light of the current intl. crisis; info Glen 360-491-9093
Ongoing Fridays, 5 - 6 p.m., near the kissing statue at the south end of Percival Landing, 4th & Water, Olympia; 'Women in Black' Vigil for Peace. Please wear black. Signs provided. join a loose network of women worldwide committed to peace with justice, info Julie 360-705-2669 or jmallessio@yahoo.com
Ongoing Fridays, 5:15 - 6:30 p.m., at the intersection of Winslow Way and Highway 305, Bainbridge Island; Women in Black Peace Vigil, Leafletters welcome & needn't wear black, be women or keep silent. info bislandwomeninblack@hotmail.com
Ongoing Saturdays, noon - 1 p.m., at Washington Park in Centralia; Fire Mountain *FOR Anti-War Vigil, info Stephen 360-736-8784
Ongoing Saturdays, noon, NE corner Bellevue Way and NE 8th, Bellevue; Women In Black peace vigil, info 425-455-4048
Ongoing Saturdays, 3 - 4 p.m., at the Federal Building, in North Bend; Iraq Peace Vigil, all welcome, until peace comes to Iraq. We invite others to join us. info hayden@rcia.com
Ongoing Sundays, 2 p.m., at Greenlake, near the intersection of 63rd and East Greenlake Way N, Seattle; Peace Vigil, all peaceful people invited, bring signs, leaflets, and your friends and dogs, info greenlakepeacevigil@hotmail.com
Ongoing Sundays, 10 p.m., on TCTV channel 22 or 29 in Thurston County; Olympia *FOR* sponsors interesting videos, January, "Colombia: The Next Vietnam?" info Carol 360-866-7645 or carolburns@olywa.net
Thurs Jan 9, 7 - 9 p.m., at Lincoln Theatre, Mt. Vernon; former weapons inspector Scott Ritter's film "In Shifting Sands" and discussion with traveller to Iraq, Randall Mullins
Thurs Jan 9, 7 p.m., Port Townsend Commun. Center, 620 Tyler Street, Port Townsend; documentary "In Shifting Sands" The Truth on UNSCOM & Disarming of Iraq, by Scott Ritter, former chief weapons inspector. info http://www.ptforpeace.info
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Sat Jan 11, probably in Tacoma, call for details; The Washington Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty (WCADP) annual meeting, info Glen 360-491-9093 or glen@olywa.net or 206-622-8952 or info@abolishdeathpenalty.org
Sun Jan 12, 2 p.m., at the Centralia Library; Fire Mountain *FOR* meeting, Watch and discuss one segment of "A Force More Powerful," a video about successful uses of nonviolence in world history. Plan future activities for peace, social justice, nonviolence, and community networking; info Stephen 360-736-8784
Sun Jan 12, 5:15 p.m. business mtg, 6 potluck, 7 program, at Hillside Comm. Church, 2508 S. 39th St, Tacoma; Tacoma *FOR* program "Laying a Durable Foundation for Post Conflict Societies" with Eloise Holden using Stanley Foundation study guieds; info Al Kammerzall 253-272-9572
Thurs Jan 16, 7 p.m., in Tumwater; Death Penalty Meeting: Olympia *FOR* Death Penalty committee meeting, info 360-491-9093 or glen@olywa.net
Fri Jan 17, dinner 6:30 p.m., program 7:15, at Charlie's Restaurant Banquet Room, 1826 -1st Ave, Longview, Cowlitz County *FOR* meeting, info Dan or Janey 360-423-7338
Fri Jan 17, 7 - 9 p.m. in the Fireside Room on the 2nd floor of the United Churches, 11th S. Washington, Olympia; Olympia *FOR* presents Donna Schumann will report on her experiences on a Middle East Peace Delegation to Jordan, Lebanon, Israel and Palestine sponsored by the national *FOR*; info Donna 360-943-0965 or brodeck@attbi.com
Sat Jan 18, 10 - 11:30 a.m., at Bellingham Library, Bellingham; PATRIOT Act Discussion with League of Wome Voters
Sun Jan 19, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., at Bellingham Seniors Center, Bellingham; MLK Conference, with Theme Nonviolence
Sun Jan 19, 5 p.m. potluck, 6 p.m. announcements, 6:30 - 8 p.m. program, at Woodland Park Presbyterian Church, 225 N 70th near Greenwood, Seattle; Seattle *FOR* presents a program with Leah Iraheta, the Executive Director of NW Immigrant Rights Project on "Saints and Sinners: How U.S. Immigration Laws and Policies Mythologize and Dehumanize Immigrants"; Free, an offering will be taken. info 206-789-5565
Mon Jan 20, 4 p.m., at Washington Center for the Performing Arts, 512 Washington SE, Olympia; Martin Luther King Holiday Celebration: Family-oriented program with free admission. info Ruth Elder 360-786-5135 or elderr@co.thurston.wa.us
Mon Jan 20, workshops 9:30 a.m., rally 11 a.m., march noon, starting at Garfield High School, Seattle; Martin Luther King Jr. Rally and March; with music, talks, workshops; one of the largest MLK celebrations in the nation, theme "MLK's Call to Consciousness: Support the Poor, No More War!" info K.L. 206-314-0719 or CAMP 206-812-4940
Tues Jan 21, 1:30 - 3 p.m., at Bellingham Municipal Courthouse, Bellingham; Trial of Ellen Murphy for protesting use of Depleted Uranium by US Military
Tues Jan 21, 4 - 6 p.m., at Meany Middle School library, 301 21st Ave E, parking lot off Republican near 19th, Seattle; Safe Schools Coalition meeting, *WWFOR* is a member, working to help schools become safe places regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation, info http://www.SafeSchoolsCoalition.org
Tues Jan 21, 7 p.m., at Traditions Cafe, 5th & Water, downtown Olympia: "Human Weapon" about suicide bombers, watch and discuss interesting video documentaries as part of Olympia *FOR's* "In Search of the Big Picture" series, info Carol 360-866-7645 or carolburns@olywa.net
Weds Jan 22, 6:30 - 9 p.m., at Bellevue Public Library; The Eastside *FOR* presents "Humanizing the Enemy", with Gerri Haynes, President of WA Physicians for Social Responsibility, presenting a slide show on the people of Iraq, Asha Mohamed talking on Somalia, Michael Tivana on "Iraq, What's behind the Smoke?" info Michael Tivana 425-454-4865
Sat & Sun Jan 25 & 26, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., at Seattle University - Pigott Building, 900 Broadway; Seattle Race Conference - A Call To Action, keynote speaker Tim Wise; free! pre-regist. & info http://www.seattleraceconference.com or 206-448-9000
Sat Jan 25, 7 p.m., at Columbia-Lakewood Church, 5005 South Ferdinand; Seattle *FOR* presents folksinger/ songwriter Michael Stern in concert with Eric Smith & William Limbach. Opening reflection & story by author Dr. Rodney Romney." refreshments, info 206-789-5565
Weds Jan 29, 6:45 - 9: p.m., at Olympia Center, 222 N. Columbia, Olympia; ACLU Meeting, Members and Supporters welcome
Sat Feb 1, 4 p.m., & subsequent 1st Saturdays, Keystone Cong. Ch., 5019 Keystone Pl. N, Seattle; meeting of Interfaith Network of Concern for the People of Iraq challenging the U.S. embargo against Iraq; info Rich Gamble 206-632-6021
Sun Feb 2, 1 - 3 p.m., call to confirm location, at Douglass-Truth Library, 23rd Avenue & Yesler Way, Seattle; meeting of the Nonviolent Peaceforce -- Seattle Area Support Group, info David Berrian 425-482-3026 or dberrian@earthlink.net
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Fri Feb 7, 7 p.m., Wesley Terrace, at Wesley Homes, 516 S. 216th, Des Moines; South King County *FOR* meeting, call for topic, info Mark Fredericksen 206-243-9238 or mark@fredericksen.net
Sat Feb 8, noon, at Portland Ave Park in Tacoma; International Day of Solidarity with Leonard Peltier, imprisoned Native American activist; March For Justice, 1 p.m. Rally For Justice at U.S. Federal Court House, 1717 Pacific Ave, info http://www.freepeltier.org or bayou@blarg.net or 785-842-5774
Sun Feb 9, 2 p.m., at the Centralia Library; Fire Mountain *FOR* meeting; info Stephen 360-736-8784
Sun Feb 9, 5:15 p.m. business mtg, 6 potluck, 7 program, at Hillside Comm. Church, 2508 S. 39th St, Tacoma; Tacoma *FOR* program "Shocked and Horrified: A Political Response to Sept. 11 from a US Historical Perspective, with Larry Mosqueda; info Al Kammerzall 253-272-9572
Sun Feb 9, 7 p.m., at University Baptist Church, 4554 12th Ave NE, Seattle; concert to honor Seattle 12 civil disobedience peace activists and raise money for "War Resistance Defense Fund"; Mike Stern will sing. free-will offering will be taken
Sun Feb 16, 5 p.m. potluck, 6 p.m. announcements, 6:30 - 8 p.m. program, at Woodland Park Presbyterian Church, 225 N 70th near Greenwood, Seattle; Seattle *FOR* presents a program on The Struggle for Racial Equality; Free, an offering will be taken. info 206-789-5565
Tues Feb 18, in Olympia; Have a Heart for Children Day Children'sAlliance, together with Seattle Youth Involvement Network (who will conduct a program for youth). A.M. program at United Churches of Olympia; P.M. legislative visits. info Jon@childrensalliance.org or Gabriela at 1-800-854-KIDS
Tues Feb 18, 7 p.m., at Traditions Cafe, 5th & Water, downtown Olympia: "Palestine Is Still The Issue" Join with others to watch and discuss interesting video documentaries as part of Olympia *FOR's* "In Search of the Big Picture" series, info Carol 360-866-7645 or carolburns@olywa.net
Fri Feb 21, dinner 6:30 p.m., program 7:15, at Charlie's Restaurant Banquet Room, 1826 -1st Ave, Longview, Cowlitz County *FOR* meeting, info Dan or Janey 360-423-7338
Tues Feb 22, 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., at East Shore Unitarian Church, 12700 SE 32nd St., Bellevue; Safe Schools Coalition meeting, *WWFOR* is a member, working to help schools become safe places regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation, info http://www.SafeSchoolsCoalition.org
Sat March 1, 4 p.m., & subsequent 1st Saturdays, Keystone Cong. Ch., 5019 Keystone Pl. N, Seattle; meeting of Interfaith Network of Concern for the People of Iraq challenging the U.S. embargo against Iraq; info Rich Gamble 206-632-6021
Fri March 7, 7 p.m., Wesley Terrace, at Wesley Homes, 516 S. 216th, Des Moines; South King County *FOR* meeting, call for topic, info Mark Fredericksen 206-243-9238 or mark@fredericksen.net
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