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April 27
Seattle Sites of the Day:
Fremont Arts Council
"We define the term 'artist' very loosely, and our projects are
open to the community to participate and learn new skills. Many
members are professional artists, but don't let them scare you
away."
"Monday May 1, Maypole Dance and Potluck at Gasworks Park. ...
general wild and fancy free welcoming to Spring. Festivities
begin about 6:00pm at Gasworks Park near the shelter. Come early
to help setup or come earlier, Sunday April 31, 6pm at the
Powerhouse to make headdresses."
Fauntleroy Community Association
"Come and be a part of the annual Spring Clean event on April 29
and 30. The clean up will focus on Cove Park and the beach, from
9:00am until noon on Saturday and Sunday. Bring your weeding
tools and gloves. ... Ruth at 932-0176 or Mardi at 932-3396."
"South Ferry Advisory Committee... Tuesday, May 16, when
Fauntleroy's representatives host the meeting. Ferry system
managers, along with committee representatives from Vashon and
Southworth, will be in attendance. It will start at 6:30 p.m. in
Fellowship Hall at Fauntleroy Church..."
Fellowship of Reconciliation of Western Washington
WWFOR's Spring Membership Assembly is Saturday, April 29 at 9:00
AM at Fauntleroy UCC Church, 9260 California Ave SW. "You can
choose to work on one or more of six issues:
- Global economics
- Racial justice
- the Decade for Nonviolence
- Lifting economic sanctions on the people of Iraq
- Death penalty abolition
- Disarmament & de-militarizing our foreign policy.
Each of these issues has a significant local component where we
can make a difference... "
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April 23 - 29
Seattle Site of the Week:
Voice of Roma
"The primary objectives and purposes of this corporation shall be
to organize, promote, and provide educational and charitable
projects for and about Roma. Our goal is to provide Roma, with a
special emphasis on the inclusion of Romani women, with a voice,
in their local communities, as well as nationally and
internationally. We will do this through programs such as the
following:
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cultural exchange events |
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educational forums for the general public
concerning the history and current plight of the Roma |
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media projects involving heightening awareness of
Romani issues and including Romani participation in the media |
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health and educational services for Romani women and children |
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intra and inter-ethnic conflict resolution services |
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empowerment through economic development |
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community organization and institution-building programs |
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immigration and refugee assistance programs |
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humanitarian aid programs |
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other human rights and legal assistance programs" |
May 20 - 23
CPSR Conference:
Shaping the Network Society
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