June 17
Seattle Sites of the Day:

Dark Skies Northwest

"Dark Skies Northwest is dedicated to preserving and promoting beautiful night time skies in the Pacific Northwest United States." ...

"Originally, the Space Needle Corporation indicated that the [85 million candle power] skybeam would be lit 70 nights per year. They then backed off of this schedule and claimed that it would only be lit on the nights of January 1st, 2nd and 3rd. So far they have lit it on five nights."

Fremont Fair

Saturday and Sunday, June 17 - 18 in the Artists' Republic of Fremont.

"... crafts and food form the backdrop along the festival lane. ... Seattle's largest crafts market place with over 350 booths. ... This year the Fremont Fair will host 6 entertainment venues... On Sunday morning, 500 in line skaters rollerblade from Marymoor Park... Blues, Brews and BBQ Fest... visit the Art Car Blowout, which hosts over 40 transformed autos."

Lesbian Resource Center

Lesbian Pride Cabaret - Saturday, June 17, 8:00 p.m. at LRC, 2214 S. Jackson.

"LRC and Backbone Productions cosponsor Pride June Cabaret with DJ Machelle Jones. Music by "Water" (Sylvia & Diane) vocals & guitar and Janell Rock, jazz vocalist & keyboards; Alex Miller, jazz vocalist; Doris Harris, poetry; Tara Hardy, performance art; Morgan, erotic/acrobatic dance and Claudia Brandl, flamenco. Info (206) 322-3953."

Family Health Institute

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

"The Spirit of Compassion: The 2000 Spirituality & Health Conference, keynote speaker Father Dave Jaeger, coordinator of Catholic Archdiocese's Gay / Lesbian & AIDS Ministry. 17 workshops each day. $25 - $95, register at (206) 440-5787."

YWCA Works

Sunday, June 18, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Tukwila.

"12th Annual YWCA East Cherry Father's Day Brunch... listen to the sounds of the Emerald City Jazz Band. Proceeds benefit the programs of the YWCA's East Cherry Branch in Seattle's Central District, which provide services to homeless families, victims of domestic violence, teen parents, and low-income girls.

"Ticket info Deloris Marks (206) 568-7840 or dmarks@ywcaworks.org."

Seattle Peace Concerts

Sunday, June 18, noon - 6:00 p.m. at Gas Works Park.

"Seattle Peace Concert - music by Randy Hansen, Organica, Shades of Purple, Straw Dogs and Don Glenn. Free. Collection of canned food for Northwest Harvest."

Multifaith Works

Wednesday, June 21, 7:00 p.m. at Pilgrim Church, 509 10th Ave E at Republican, one block east of Broadway.

"Multifaith Pride Week celebration 'The Doors Are Opening,' a benefit for Isis House youth care program, sponsored by Multifaith Alliance on Reconciling Communities. Speakers, singers, refreshment. Info (206) 324-1520."

The Golf War

Return to the Tribe

Wednesday, June 21, 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. at Nippon Kan Theater, 628 S. Washington.

"Film Showing: The Golf War. When Filipino villagers resist converting their ancestral farmland into a golf resort, they face a bloody struggle against developers and their government." ...

"$6 double feature with Return to the Tribe. A benefit screening to support the Philippine peasant movement, sponsored by the League of Filipino Students.

"Info lfs_seattle@hotmail.com or (206) 763-9611 or (206) 524-2263."

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"Seattle Colombia Committee presents Tinto por La Paz, A Cup of Coffee for Peace... The struggle for human rights in Colombia: exploring the U.S. military involvement in the escalating Colombian conflict... Professor GiGi Peterson from the University of Washington will discuss... the increasing opposition to U.S. policy in Colombia.

"Film: Nos-Otros Desplazados, a group of displaced people take over a piece of land outside the Colombian city of Cartagena... speak about their experiences as forcibly displaced people. Info oakleyruth@igc.org

Juvenile Justice - King County Council Meets in Central District

Monday, June 19, 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. at First African Methodist Episcopal Church, 522 14th Ave.

"Metro-King County Council meeting to discuss... the juvenile justice system.

"Join a discussion of ways the County can be more responsive to the needs of at-risk youth... nearly two hours of public testimony to hear ideas, concerns, and beliefs as it relates to what your County government ought to be doing...

"June 19th is also Juneteenth... Its historical significance will be discussed... by renowned UW historian Dr. Quintard Taylor. Info Councilmember Larry Gossett (206) 296-1010 or larry.gossett@metrokc.gov."

Seattle City Council - Vote on Low Income Car Impoundment

Monday, June 19, 2:00 p.m. in City Council chambers, 11th floor Municipal Bldg., 600 4th Ave. at James.

"Be present to urge them to vote to amend Seattle's suspended license car impoundment law... would end car impoundment for those whose licenses are only suspended due to unpaid traffic fines [the crime of being a poor person] but remain in place for people whose licenses are suspended due to dangerous driving offenses, such as DUI, reckless driving and hit & run."

"The current ordinance disproportionately targets people of color and low income people...

"Info Drive to Survive Committee, K.L. Shannon (206) 989-5070 or Melia Brooks (206) 860-1400."

Puget Sound Living Wage

Wednesday, June 21, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. at Seattle Labor Temple Hall #1, 2800 First Ave in Belltown.

"Puget Sound Living Wage meeting, discussion of local efforts, presentation on living wage and corporate welfare reform by Greg Leroy, Good Jobs First, national expert on corporate accountability. Info Washington Association of Churches (206) 625-9790 or ramos@thewac.org."

Coalition of Anti-Racist Whites

Monday, June19 - Potluck 6:30, meeting 7 p.m. in room BE1110, Seattle Central Community College.

"Coalition of Anti-Racist Whites first general meeting. It is very important that white activists examine the ways that we can organize in an anti-racist way. CAR-W meetings are open to anyone."