June 16
Seattle Sites of the Day:

Elliott Bay Pipe Band

"Sunday, June 18 at 3:00 pm. - Free Father's Day Concert at the Ballard Locks. Appearing earlier the same day: The Washington National Guard Band from 1:00 - 2:00 pm."

"This concert will be held on the lawn north of the Locks next to the Visitor Center. Some chairs will be set up. Spectators are encouraged to bring picnics, blankets and/or folding chairs."

The Locks are west of downtown Ballard at the corner of NW 54th Street and 30th Ave. NW. The Locks Visitor Center phone number is (206) 783-7059.

The Skanner: Holiday Recalls Freeing of Slaves

The Skanner's Al Sanders interviewed Pat Wright of the Total Experience Choir about the Juneteenth celebration at Seattle Center (now through June 19th):

"'It was something I thought everybody in the world knew about. Then I came to Seattle and found out that no one knew what Juneteenth was.'

"Juneteenth commemorates the freeing of slaves in Texas two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was enacted and two months after the end of the Civil War. Slaves in Texas were the last to hear of their freedom from plantation to plantation." ...

"Seattle will celebrate African American Independence Day at the Seattle Center, starting in the Center House on June 13 and moving to the Flag Pavilion on June 16 for three days of music, storytelling and history."

The Skanner's article includes much more about the history of Juneteenth, and about the celebrations, stories, music and food at the Flag Pavilion today through Monday. All of the events are free and open to everyone.

Total Experience Gospel Choir

"For more information please contact Pat Wright at (206) 322-7904."

Diversity Dance Workshop

Friday and Saturday, June 16 - 17 at On the Boards, 100 W. Roy St. - tickets (206) 217-9888, info (206) 323-7663.

DDW "is a Seattle-based, nonprofit, educational performing arts company devoted to expressing solutions to critical social issues through two programs - the DDW Troupe Performance and YouthQuake, our outreach workshop."

Central Area Chamber of Commerce

"Prisoners Task Force - The Central Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored a baseball team for Monroe prisoners. Also, each year the Chamber of Commerce gathers hundreds of magazines and books for the prisoners and set up a tutorial program for black inmates."

"Youth Employment Program - The Neighborhood Youth Pride program... employs youth between the ages of 14 and 21."

-	"Raise... clothing for CAMP
-	assist the alcohol fellowship center
-	volunteer services for the UNCF
-	assist other organizations in community festivals
-	Juneteenth program
-	keep clothing on hand for the needy
-	hold annual dinners to present soul brother award to black role models..."

"The Central Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a cable show on channel 28 called 'Inside the Chamber, the community at work.'"

"Programs Providing Opportunity:

-	For youths to establish supportive relationships with adults who act as role models, mentors and community leaders.
-	To strengthen the parent's role and family units through participating in activities for both youths and their families.
-	To meet the needs of youths in a changing society and to help prevent behavior which requires remedial actions.
-	To fulfill the educational needs of inmates in which society has failed.
-	To make inmates aware that drug usage destroys the mind as well as the body.
-	To help inmates release frustrations and anxiety and to assist in strengthening their family unity.
-	To contribute to the development of well-adjusted citizens."

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Help Increase the Peace workshop. Become a facilitator for youth nonviolence workshops. Info American Friends Service Committee (206) 632-0500 or charafsc@hotmail.com.

Fathers Day Vigil

Friday, June 16, 5:00 p.m. at the Downtown Police Station on 3rd and James.

Fathers Day Vigil against police murders and in memory of those who have died while in police custody...

Sponsored by the Michael Randall Ealy Social Justice Foundation, info (206) 320-7069 or opealy@uswest.net.

Central Area Chamber of Commerce - Juneteenth Celebration

Saturday - Monday, June 17, 18, 19 at Pratt Park.

Central Area Chamber of Commerce Juneteenth Celebration, a celebration of freedom from slavery.

June 17th is gospel music in the park day. June 18th is Unity Day with a bridge ceremony.

June 19th is Passing on the Baton Day and includes participation by the National 4H. Shanyanika McElroy the Youth Ambassador will be present.

Info DeCharlene Williams (206) 322-8296.

Health Fair at Seattle U.

Saturday and Sunday, June 17 - 18, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Pigott Hall, Seattle University Campus.

Health Fair open to the public.

School of the Americas Watch Northwest

Saturday June 17, 9:00 a.m. at Guadalupe House, 1417 South G St. in Tacoma.

School of the Americas Watch Northwest meeting, working to close the "School of Assasins."

10 protesters at Fort Benning, Georgia last fall have just received up to 12 months in prison. Try to attend this very important meeting to update, regroup and re-energize ourselves in preparation for this fall at Ft. Benning.

Info Tacoma Catholic Worker, (253) 572-6582 or guadalope@juno.com.

Java for Justice

Saturday June 17, 11:00 a.m. at Pike Place Market.

Join union brothers and sisters... as they rally for the freedom to choose a union... Leaflet Starbucks to support newly organized Starbucks Roasting Plant workers.

Sponsored by the King County Labor Council, AFL-CIO and Washington State Jobs with Justice; info Marti Schmidt, Operating Engineers 286, (253) 351-9095.

Machinists Juneteenth Celebration

Saturday June 17, 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Machinists Lodge 751, 9125 15th Place S.

Juneteenth Celebration. Organizing is the theme at the A. Philip Randolph Institute's Juneteenth celebration with games, prizes, lots of food. $10 adult; children $5.

Sponsored by the King County Labor Council, AFL-CIO & Washington State Jobs with Justice; info Verlene Wilder (206) 441-7102.