February 4

Seattle Women's Caucus for Art

SWCA is a group of women who care about visual art and, above all, making places for it to happen. SWCA networks, holds exhibitions, sponsors lectures, has potlucks, and invites everyone to celebrate the work of women artists in our community. SWCA is the Northwest chapter of the Women's Caucus for Art, a national organization for women actively engaged in the visual art professions. SWCA serves Washington, Idaho, Montana and Alaska. A satellite group on Seattle's Eastside holds regular meetings and activities. Call SWCA at (206) 706-1416 or e-mail swca@scn.org.

The next Slide Shares is Thursday, February 18 at 7:00 PM. Bring five slides to Artspace, downtown on Alaskan Way next to the OK Hotel between Main and Washington. Call Kathy Ross for more information at (206) 781-2784.

February 3

Widdershins

Widdershins is a free Pagan newspaper. It is produced by an all-volunteer staff, and is published in print and on the Web eight times per year, just before each of the Sabbats. Widdershins helps people learn about pagan spirituality and supports pagan people in connecting with those of like mind. It fosters connectedness with Mother/Goddess Earth and Father/God Sky and perpetuates the theory that the well-being of the human race is predicated on the well-being of the planet.

Free events are listed in the calendar at no charge, space permitting. Widdershins welcomes submissions of articles, artwork, cartoons, interviews, fiction, poetry, reviews, rituals, spells, photos and letters from the pagan community at large.

SCN Endorses Open Access on Cable Infrastructure

RESOLVED: SCNA supports nondiscriminatory open access by any online service provider to any cable modem infrastructure.

SCNA board member Aki Namioka wrote to the Seattle City Council:
"The issue of creating a competitive environment while establishing non-discriminatory open access is extremely important in the City of Seattle, as we rely more and more on the information infrastructure. Access to the internet is no longer a tool for research organizations and academia - it is becoming essential for conducting day-to-day business."

January 27

Arboretum Park Preservation Coalition

"The Washington Park Arboretum is beloved of people throughout the city. A new master plan - sponsored by the Arboretum Foundation, the University of Washington and the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation - jeopardizes the balance between park and arboretum, and threatens green and open space, shorelines and urban wildlife habitat. This new master plan costs $45 million public and private dollars, to fund the construction of a tourist facility and administrative office complex for the Arboretum Foundation and the University of Washington in the park.

"Washington Park offers open space and an environment rare in the cityscape. We fight against losing any part of it to facilities and structures that are readily available outside the park. Parking lots and buildings for rental space, offices, classrooms, souvenir shops and restaurants are elements of an urban society that people go to the Arboretum to escape. APPC represents citizen groups throughout the city who are alarmed by the objectives of the proposed master plan. We believe that the City should preserve the park for the use of all, and keep the park's natural spaces inviolate."

You can contact APPC at appc@scn.org. The mailing list's address is arboretum@scn.org.

January 12

Association for Women in Science, Seattle Area Chapter

AWIS promotes equal opportunities for women to enter the scientific profession and to achieve their career goals in the sciences. All who share these goals are invited to join and to attend meetings. The Seattle area chapter is now in its twelfth year and has over 170 members, including non-scientists and scientists from a broad range of disciplines and educational backgrounds.

AWIS will meet at 6:00 PM Thursday, January 14, 1999 in the NOAA Auditorium at 2725 Montlake Blvd. E in Seattle. This month's topic is Sharpen Up Your Job Skills: What Employers Look for Beyond Scientific Abilities.

SeniorNet of Puget Sound

SeniorNet is an all volunteer organization that teaches people 50 and older about computers. SeniorNet's mission is to establish and operate a learning center to provide basic computer education to fellow seniors. Its goal is to provide, at minimal cost, computer literacy to any senior willing to learn. For more information, leave voice mail at (206) 232-5892 or e-mail senior@scn.org.

SCN Mailing Lists

These new mailing lists are hosted on SCN.

aigroup4@scn.org

This list is for Amnesty International USA Seattle Group 4 members to discuss anything having to do with Group 4 or AIUSA business.

aips@scn.org

This list is for Amnesty International Puget Sound representatives to discuss anything having to do with AIPS or AIUSA business.

December 29

SCN Web Mail

Now you can check for new mail in your SCN account, and send mail, through any Web browser. The Web mail program doesn't show saved messages stored in your account. It doesn't work if you've forwarded your mail to another address.

December 20

Using Eudora and Other POP Mail Programs with SCN

We have changed the POP mail setup, to restrict unauthorized mass mail (spam) relaying. If you use Eudora or a similar program to send mail through SCN via a PPP connection with your Internet provider, you will need to change the server name that you use to send mail. The server name for sending mail is now smtp.scn.org. The server you use to receive mail, scn.org, has not changed.

December 13

Neighborhoods Menu

There's more information here about neighborhoods all around Puget Sound. Let us know about your favorite neighborhood sites.

December 11

American Newspeak

Wayne Grytting's pointed selection of Orwellian news items found in prominent newspapers is back after a lapse of a few months. Wayne explains that when Newt Gingrich resigned, "I thought I'd have to pack up my suitcase and quit doing satire. But that was before I'd given new House Speaker Bob Livingston half a chance."

December 7

Secular Seattle

The Secular Seattle social group coordinates a wide range of activities for Humanists of Washington members and friends interested in meeting others unencumbered by religion. Secular Humanism supports intellectual freedom, free inquiry, self-responsibility, and scientific progress for the benefit of humankind. When applied to everyday decision-making, Secular Humanism provides a foundation for ethical conduct and human compassion. Members of the Humanists of Washington are encouraged to be active members of the community.

On December 20, the Unitarian Humanist Association will host a Solstice Potluck Dinner at the University Unitarian Church. Secular Seattle events are open to the public. You can contact the Humanists of Washington by leaving a message at (206) 527-8518, or by e-mailing John Stebbins.

December 5

Puget Sound Aikikai

Puget Sound Aikikai is a not-for-profit community dojo, dedicated to being a supportive and challenging place for the study of traditional Aikido. Aikido is a modern Japanese martial art derived from traditional arts. The fluid yet powerful movements of Aikido emphasize blending or harmonizing with an opponent's energy. Students of all levels train together in a non-competitive environment, allowing Aikido to provide physical, mental and spiritual growth for people of diverse ages and abilities.

SCN Mailing Lists

This new mailing list is hosted on SCN.

sdmc@scn.org

The Seattle Mumia Defense Committee meets every Tuesday at 8:00 PM at 2222 2nd Ave (2nd floor) between Bell and Blanchard. Call (206) 728-9781 or e-mail ets@scn.org to find out about upcoming events.

Questions: webeditors@scn.org