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Seattle Community Network |
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October 12, 2000 |
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October 12
Public Hearing, State Dept. of Ecology "In 1998, the Locke Administration announced an initiative to eliminate persistent bioaccumulative toxics (PBTs) such as dioxins, mercury and pentachlorophenol in the environment. ... "While Ecology's draft action plan has some good elements, overall, it is weak and does not contain specific details on how it will actually achieve elimination. "If industry giants such as Georgia Pacific, Weyerhauser, the incinerator company Ogden Martin and others have their way, Ecology's final draft won't have the real teeth it needs to really eliminate persistent toxic releases to the air, water or land. "... Ecology's plan also confirms that exposure to PBTs has been linked to a wide range of toxic effects in fish, wildlife, and humans, including effects on the nervous system, reproductive and developmental problems, immune-response suppression, cancer, and hormone disruption. "Let Ecology know that we want the state to undertake real, concrete actions now that will end PBT pollution. "Please meet at CCEJ (105 14th Ave. Suite 2-C, 14th & Yesler, Urban League Bldg.) at 5:30pm to rehearse how we will make our presence known at this important meeting. Contact Yalonda if you are interested in attending. (206) 720-0285."
Saturday, October 14, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Community Action Network, 115 Prefontaine Pl S (near 3rd and Yesler). "Preparation for nonviolent direct actions. Includes philosophy and history of direct action and nonviolence, affinity groups, defusing violence, role-plays, quick decision-making, arrest, the legal process, jail solidarity, and more. "Talk to folks who have done actions or consensus before and after trainings - most really are glad they've put the time in up front... These trainings are part of the Urban Action School and require pre-registration."
Direct Action Training: Sliding scale ($11.25 - $45 - $78.75). Info: (206) 464-9129.
Consensus Training: Sliding scale ($10 - $40 - $70). "No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Pay where you fit." To register, call NACC at (206) 547-0952 or the UAS at (206) 464-9129.
"The idea behind the Community Action Network (CAN) office space is for activists to have a space to work that is supported by the community. "
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October 8 - 14
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Peace and Justice Events, Seattle Area
Fellowship of Reconciliation, Seattle Chapter
Citizens Concerned for the People of Iraq
Economic Sanctions Against Iraq: Pure Water, A Saving Grace In Iraq Sunday, October 15, 6:30 p.m. at Woodland Park Presbyterian Church, 225 N 70th St. near Greenwood Ave N. "Many Seattleites committed civil disobedience in August by contributing money or materials to send to Iraq in direct action against the U.S. sanctions. "Bert Sacks was part of the delegation delivering the life-saving water chlorinators and other supplies. "He and fellow delegation members Brian Mack, Larry Kerschner and Philip Steger will describe his trip and lead a discussion about ways to get even more involved ending the sanctions. "The 6:30 p.m. program will be preceded by a potluck at 5:00 p.m. and announcements at 6:00 p.m." For more info, call (206) 789-5565.
Sunday, October 15, 3:00 p.m. at Emerald City Community Church, 801 25th Ave. north of Cherry. "Washington State Africa Network presents a town hall meeting with Congressman Jim McDermott speaking about developments since enactment of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (known to fair trade advocates as the Africa Recolonization Act). "Follow-up on his trips to Africa in August with President Clinton and U.N. Development Programme officers and his work on HIV/AIDS legislation to channel US prevention and treatment assistance to African countries."
Saturday, October 14, noon - 7:00 p.m. at Human Services Council, 115 Prefontaine Pl S (near 3rd & Yesler). "The Association of Northwest Anarchists will hold an anarchist teach-in. An opportunity for people to learn more about anarchist philosophy, clear up misconceptions about who and what anarchists are, and to show the importance of anarchism to our current social and political situations. "A world of cooperation, freedom, and equality is possible, and we want to share our visions and methods of how to get there. "Workshops noon - 4:00 include Anarchism 101, Labor/ Class Issues, Anarchism and Race, Social Ecology, Green Anarchism, Anarcha-Feminism, Radical Education, Anarchist History, Animal Liberation and more. Discussion groups from 4:00 - 6:00... Info: ANWAteachin@yahoo.com"
Saturday, October 14, 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Imperial Lanes, 2201 22nd Ave. S (just south of I-90 and one block west of Rainier S). "Sign up, get sponsors, and come bowl. Great prizes." Info and registration: (206) 722- 6848 x109. |
