November 29
Seattle Sites of the Day:

Student Global Health Coalition

Wednesday, November 29, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at UW Savery Hall 239

WTO and Globalization Forum

"Dr. Bezruchka has worked for 10 of the last 30 years in Nepal, one of the poorest countries in the world. He has set up and run community health projects, trained Nepali doctors in remote district hospitals, and is currently trying to improve surgical services in remote areas. What has globalization done to population health and what can we expect to happen in the future?"

Info: Aurora aurora@u.washington.edu

Video: 8th and Seneca

Thursday, November 30, 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. at Town Hall, 8th and Seneca

Video of the protesting that happened at the 8th and Seneca intersection on the morning of November 30, 1999 will be projected onto the Town Hall Building.

"The video follows the development of the relationship between the protestors and the police at one of these entrances from beginning to end. At this intersection, both sides of the conflict are victims of the situation.

"Did you follow the protests of this meeting on television, in the papers, on the web? Were you in Seattle? Were you at this intersection? This video is the view from eyes, what did you see?"

30 Frames a Second: The WTO in Seattle
Chicago Reader: 30 Frames a Second

Thursday, November 30, 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. at Seattle Asian Art Museum, at Volunteer Park on Capitol Hill.

"Two screenings of the award-winning, critically acclaimed documentary film on the WTO, 30 Frames A Second: The WTO in Seattle, by former freelance network cameraman Rustin Thompson.

"Winner of the Best Documentary prize at both the Chicago and Seattle Underground Film Festivals, the Chicago Sun-Times called it 'excellent. ... remarkable testimony from a reflective witness operating outside the predictable agendas and usual players seen in newscasts.'"

Info: (206) 723-8228 or Rustinthom@aol.com

Press Conference and Potluck Dinner

Thursday, November 30 at Labor Temple, Hall 1, 2800 1st Ave, Seattle.

Press Conference - 4:00 p.m.

"King County Labor Council is organizing a press conference to highlight the work for justice in our global economy, with speakers including Sally Soriano of People for Fair Trade / No WTO; David Korten, Positive Futures, author of When Corporations Rule the World; Larry Dohrs, Burma Campaign; Michael Ramos, Jubilee 2000; Ricardo Ortega, LELO; Jake Carton, Jobs with Justice; and labor leaders Rick Bender of WSLC and Verlene Wilder and Steve Williamson of KCLC."

Community Celebration and Potluck - 6:30 p.m.

"Reports on organizing around global justice issues from coalition partners... Update on WTO events and actions Dec 1st - 3rd. Labor Campaign updates. M.C. City Council member Nick Licata. Dancing and fun with the Laura Love Band!

"Your offering of food to share is your admission ticket. Volunteers needed: call Verlene Wilder (206) 441-7102. Info: Verlene Wilder (206) 441-8510."

See also: Food Safety at WTO Events

Northwest Forum

Thursday, November 30, noon - 1:00 p.m. at UW Parrington Hall, Third Floor.

"The Northwest Forum invites you to participate in a discussion with... Alexander Cockburn and Jefferey St. Clair, authors of Five Days that Shook the World: the Battle for Seattle and Beyond.

"Taking you onto the streets of Seattle with on the spot reporting and photographs, Cockburn and St. Clair also look at the broader issues raised by the protest: the secretive and undemocratic practice of the WTO, the trampling on rights to assembly and free speech by deploying the military to put down protest, and the menace to individual liberties of globalization and offshore government."

Info: Northwest Forum (206) 221-3839 or nwforum@u.washington.edu

This is What Democracy Looks Like
Seattle Independent Media Center
Trial Lawyers for Public Justice

Thursday, Nov 30, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. in Piggot Hall, main campus of Seattle University.

"The SU law school National Lawyers Guild presents This is What Democracy Looks Like, a documentary film on the 1999 demonstrations against WTO and educational programs in Seattle, by the Independent Media Center and Big Noise Films.

"... an intensely political and emotional portrait of a week that changed the world, followed by a panel from the area including Mr. Diamondstone of the Trial Lawyers for Public Justice and Prof. Gonzalez who will be speaking about the global impact of the WTO, to speak and take questions.

"Reception to follow at Seattle U Law School. Info: Delaney Miller delaneym@seattleu.edu or (206) 632-1803."

Organizing Fair and Open Mike - 6:30 p.m.
Rally and Teach-in - 8:00 p.m.

The People's Assembly and Jubilee 2000 are planning a... teach-in and cultural event focusing on 'Global Debt as a Symptom of Globalization,' on the anniversary of the opening ceremonies of the WTO ministerial meeting when 20,000 people formed a human chain to call for cancellation of the debt of the world's poorest countries.

"With photo exhibits and organization tables, refreshments and open mic, film showing. Featuring speakers from Africa, Asia, Central and South America," a "night of celebration and education..."

Info: Ace Saturay (206) 763-9611 or passembly@yahoo.com or Rev. Dr. Peter Strimer pstrimer@saintmarks.org or (206) 323-0300 x337.

Potluck Breakfast at Steinbrueck Park

Sustainable Fisheries Alliance

Thursday, November 30, 7:00 - 10:00 a.m. at Victor Steinbrueck Park, north end of Pike Place Public Market, Seattle.

Breakfast to Honor Jose Bove... who is on trial in France for dumping manure and disassembly of a McDonald's!

"There will be an open potluck breakfast to feed the striking newspaper workers, striking U.W. teaching assistants, and all the folks that are going to be busy all day.

"The breakfast will be held at Victor Steinbrueck Park to honor the man who spearheaded the drive to save the Pike Place Market. ... Sponsored by: Local farmers, fishers, bakers and tofu makers. Info: John Foss, Small Family Fishers Association (206) 748-1351.

Your Mother's Army - Potluck at Westlake Park

Peace Cafe

Thursday, November 30, noon at Westlake Park near 4th and Pine to 6th and University

"A giant cake will be delivered to Mayor Paul Schell and Pat Davis... Bring good food from the earth and celebrate 'A Feast of All Resistance'... Your Mother's Army / GAS (Global Action Seattle) peaceful nonviolent direct action. Potluck, bring your own fork!" ...

Your Mother's Army meets on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. at the Peace Cafe at 5825 Roosevelt Ave N.

Info: ccain9@juno.com or (206) 431-6847.

Student March from SCCC to Westlake

Thursday, November 30, 12:30 p.m. at the south square, Seattle Central Community College, Broadway and Pine, Seattle.

"... Students are planning a street party at 2:00. Free food from Food Not Bombs. DJs, bands and speakers. March downtown to Westlake Center leaving around 4:00 p.m., to participate in N30 anniversary events..."

Info: dissident@riseup.net

UW Students Assemble for March to Westlake Thursday, November 30, 1:30 p.m. at the south entrance of the Social Work Building, 15th Ave. across from UW Schmitz Hall.

"An assembly point for students and others who want to go to N30 events with a group. They plan to take the bus to 4th and Jackson and march with the People's Assembly... sign making materials will be available, all welcome to join."

People's Assembly March to Westlake

Thursday, November 30, assemble 3:00 p.m. (... some will be at site from 2:00 p.m. on), at 4th and Jackson St.

"The No to WTO / Seattle International People's Assembly is calling all friends and allies and individuals who donated their energy... Continue our resistance against WTO and IMF/WB! ... Join the N30 March/Rally at Westlake Mall downtown."

Info: Ace Saturay... (206) 763-9611 or passembly@yahoo.com

Street Theater (Giant Puppets)

Thursday, November 30, 3:00 p.m. and at sunset at Westlake Park, near 4th and Pine.

"Street theater performances for WTO protest anniversary. Actors and puppeteers still needed. Info: Jesse (206) 723-6260."

Rally at Westlake Park

Thursday, November 30, around 5:00 p.m.

"Possible coalescence of separate groups marching downtown at or near Westlake Park, Seattle. Possible march to Newspaper Guild picket lines at Seattle Times and Post-Intelligencer around 7:00 p.m. (not confirmed)."

Legal Support at Jail

"(206) 405-4651 is a legal support phone number which will be staffed as much as possible so that folks can call from jail to link with lawyers who have agreed to be available to help with legal support at the jail.

"... it may be helpful to have this number written on your arm (paper may be taken away from you) if you are going to be downtown or on Capitol Hill during any time when 'politicians and police are nervous.' ..."