February 13

Fremont Neighborhood Council

All Fremont residents are eligible to join the Fremont Neighborhood Council. The FNC's next meeting is February 25, 2002.

February 7

Institute of Service Leadership and Management
I. S. L. A. M.: America, Afghanistan and Islam

Health Emergent International Services
HEIS: Outreaches
Islamic Networks Group
Network of Affiliated Speakers Bureaus

Afghanistan - An Appeal to Help the Children
A united Christian and Muslim humanitarian effort

Friday, February 8, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Foster Performing Arts Center
4242 S. 144th Street, Tukwila

From islaminstitute.org:
"Our vision is of a world in which compassion, understanding and sincerity triumphs over fear, oppression and tyranny.

"... In Afghanistan the devastation and destruction of war is almost a constant. The human sorrow, suffering and sadness seemingly unending. All the survivors and orphans of the world... need our help."

Guest Speakers: Ameena Jandali, President, NASAG
"Witness to a Shattered Land" - Marvin Taylor, Director, HEIS
"The Forgotten Children" - Ali-Salaam Mahmoud, Executive Director, I.S.L.A.M. Institute

$35 per person at the door. Info: (206) 439-1112

November 26

Whittier Heights Community Council

"WHCC is responsible for Baker Park, located just below 85th between Mary and 14th Ave NW. Thanks to the enormous efforts of park enthusiasts, gardeners and residents, what was once abandoned property is now a lovely park. WHCC and neighboring Cinquegranelli Montessori maintain the landscaping and keep the park clean.

"WHCC has also spearheaded a campaign to get the City to stop neglecting 15th Ave NW. Our 15th Ave Improvement Committee has the attention of Seattle Transportation and is looking for new people to get involved to help us move to the next level: getting a neighborhood grant to hire professionals to design a master plan for the street."

Crown Hill Community

Stop the Safeway Gas Station!

"The proposed gas station would create an even more dangerous situation in regards to traffic and safety on 15th Ave NW than already exists. Refer to the State Farm press release which rates the corner of 15th Ave NW and 85th St. the worst in the State of Washington."

November 25

Council on American-Islamic Relations, Seattle Chapter
CAIR Seattle: Calendar

I.S.L.A.M. Speaks (Northwest ING Affiliate)

"I had a chance to visit your website recently
http://www.scn.org/spiritual/islam/

and wanted to highlight a couple of additional organizations that have been serving the local Seattle Muslim Community.

http://www.cair.info
and
http://www.islamicspeakers.com"

- Noor

November 24

WTO Anniversary Calendar

"I've just updated the WTO anniversary web page, http://www.scn.org/wtocal (which has had the year 2000 page until now)"

- Jean Buskin bb369@scn.org

November 18

Soundview Park Project

Soundview Park Public Meeting
Tuesday, November 27th at 6:30 p.m.
Whitman Middle School Library
1590 NW 90th St., Seattle

"A community-sponsored design effort is underway. ... Bring your passion for quality of life in our neighborhood, dedication to children, design ideas, wish list, questions and concerns. Make a lasting contribution to our community! ...

"Soundview Park is a favorite location for evening drinking sessions and broken glass is a common safety concern... The play equipment at the site is old and does not meet safety standards. ... lack of visibility and overgrown shrubbery...

"... children in the commmunity do use the Soundview playground. There is a large childcare center nearby that makes regular treks to use the swings and the siblings of children playing sports at the Soundview Play Fields often occupy themselves at the playground. The Parks Department operates a summer program at the site. However, many families who live near Soundview drive their children outside the immediate neighborhood to access safe and modern play areas.

"The goal of the Soundview Park Project is to transform Soundview Park into a gathering place that offers a safe environment for children to play and a pleasant oasis for families."

Groundswell Northwest

"A neighborhood non-profit dedicated to the creation and protection of parks and habitat. ..

• "Promote acquisition, retention and improvement of public lands for public purposes.
• Promote play areas for children.
• Support other organizations concerned with open space, recreation, and 'greening' issues.
• Promote community education.

"Please join our efforts to make Ballard a more livable, greener, more sustainable place to live, work and play."

Justice Passage

Tuesday, November 20 (3rd Tuesdays), 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
at Central Area Motivation Project
722 18th Ave near Columbia St.

"Justice Passage [is] a non-profit organization for the purpose of undoing racism in the criminal justice system with specific focus on African Americans. ...

"Three primary areas of focus:

• A court watch program to bring accountability to the court system
• Dismantling the profit motive for the prison industrial complex
• Providing services to ex-prisoners returning to the community

Info: (425) 334-4822 or (253) 638-0770

World Affairs Council

Town Hall Seattle

Doing It All Wrong In The Middle East:
An Effort To Provoke Thoughts, Not People
Monday, November 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Town Hall Seattle
1119 8th Ave
Open to the public at no cost. No RSVP necessary.

"Ambassador Edward L. Peck is the former Ambassador to Iraq in addition to the Embassy Officer in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Egypt and Chief of Mission of Mauritania."

"... Edward Peck is the principal speaker, joining other panelists for debate and questions from the audience. Doors open at 6:30...

Islam Awareness

Arab Student Union at University of Washington

World Affairs Council

Islam in War and Peace
Tuesday, November 20 at 7:00 p.m.
University of Washington, Kane Hall, Room 130

An Islamic Perspective on Terrorism, Jihad and Peace
by Ibrahim Mohamed, Board Member of Downtown Muslim Association

"One of a series of Open Classroom lectures and films focused on raising awareness on Islam in America. Presented by the Arab Student Union at the University of Washington and the World Affairs Council."

Citizens' Campaign for Commercial-Free Schools

Wednesday, November 21 at 2:00 p.m.
Seattle School District Admin Center
815 Fourth Ave. N (2 blocks north of Seattle Center)

"The Seattle School Board will hear testimony and then vote on a long-awaited policy on advertising and commercial activities in schools. ... To leave a message for the School Board or to sign up to testify, call the School Board office at (206) 298-7040. Info: CCCS (206) 523-4922.

Ustawi

Northwest Labor and Employment Law Office

People for Fair Trade

Break Free from Debt: Voices of the Global South
Bloedel Hall, St. Mark's Cathedral
1245 10th Ave E, Seattle

Sunday, November 25, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Overview of Debt and Structural Adjustment

Monday, November 26, noon - 2:30 p.m.
Luncheon: Jubilee South Meeting with Interfaith Community

"Representatives from several Southern Hemispheric countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America will join those concerned about issues of debt, structural adjustment, economic globalization, militarism, worker justice, indigenous issues and environmental justice...

"... sponsored by Ustawi, LELO, American Friends Service Committee, the Washington Association of Churches and People for Fair Trade. All are invited. Info: Michael Ramos (206) 625-9790 x12 or ramos@thewac.org or Hanna Petros (206) 297-0311.

"We want to make sure that an African voice is heard and an African presence is felt in the midst of the far-reaching global trade discussions. Free trade is not equivalent to fair trade and Africa has suffered immensely from the globalization of the international economy."
- Hanna Petros, Director of Ustawi

"Ustawi wishes to bring African perspective to the the Pacific Northwest by hosting events where scholars, writers, artists, and activists are able to bring this perspective to the general public."

November 12

Seattle 911 Peace Coalition

Church Council of Greater Seattle

Washington Association of Churches

Rep. Jim McDermott: The Bombing Of Afghanistan

Avoiding a Humanitarian Catastrophe in Afghanistan

Rep. McDermott Joins in Call to Stop Bombing, Prevent Famine
Monday, November 12 at 6:30 p.m.
Green Room, Kane Hall, University of Washington

"Representative Jim McDermott, the Washington Association of Churches, the Church Council of Greater Seattle, and the 911 Peace Coalition have come together out of concern that the US bombing and military escalation are crippling the timely delivery and distribution of critical food aid, placing hundreds of thousands of Afghan lives immediately at risk.

"The UN estimates that close to 7.5 million Afghans, one-third of the entire population, will require food aid to see them through the winter. ... Afghanistan had been receiving several million tons of UN food aid each year before the US bombing halted that program."

Benefit for Afghanistan Relief - Oxfam America
Monday, November 12
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in Kane Hall

Thursday, November 15 through Sunday, November 18
Daily at 4:00 p.m. at Federal Building in Seattle, 2nd & Marion

"... gather to raise money for Afghanistan and local food banks. ...some participants will maintain a 72-hour fast... people associated with the fast will be meeting with Senators and Congressional representatives.

"Aid agencies fear that time has already run out to deliver over 300,000 tons of food needed for winter. Christian Aid has estimated that delivering this amount of aid would require over 800 truck loads per day, whereas in recent weeks only four trucks get through on some days."

Church Council of Greater Seattle (206) 525-1213
Dr. Howard J. Gale (206) 548-5665
Dr. John Trombold (206) 683-5380
Oxfam America 1-800-693-2687

November 11

Criminal Justice Reform Network

"A diverse range of community organizations and individuals who are concerned about our ineffective and unjust criminal justice system..."

The last twenty years of incarceration policy has been a "failed social experiment which has destroyed lives, families and communities and has diverted significant financial resources from our communities. The failed 'War on Drugs' is just one example of how our society has gone too far with the 'punishment' model.

"We believe there are more effective and humane ways to deal with our complex social issues. One of the many examples of a new model is the reallocation of funds from incarceration to community support programs (treatment, counseling, literacy and education, job-training, etc.) which assists people in participating in our society rather than making it more difficult. ...

"Organizations involved in labor, education, faith, economic development, mental and community health, and other social services are coming together due to the negative impact the current criminal justice system has on their ability to serve their communities. Our politicians have acknowledged they are unable to lead this new reform effort due to the fear of being labeled soft on crime. They have confirmed that our community organizations must push this agenda forward."

African American / Jewish Coalition for Justice

New Day Films: The Way Home - Reviews

Langston Hughes Cultural Arts Center, 17th & Yesler

Women's Discussion About Race, Power, Privilege and Culture
Tuesday, November 13, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

AA/JCJ presents the award-winning film by Shakti Butler and World Trust The Way Home, a powerful film of African American, Jewish, interracial, European American and other women talking about their experiences and thoughts on race, power, privilege and culture. Followed by discussion and story sharing. Suggested donation $10 or whatever you can afford. Info: (206) 781-6654 or aajcj@scn.org

Langston Hughes Cultural Arts Center

Al Black's Course List

Breaking the Silence - Ending Black on Black Violence
Thursday, November 15, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

The City of Seattle Human Services Dept. and the Family Empowerment Center present "Breaking the Silence: Connecting the Mind, Body and Spirit," a holistic approach to ending black on black violence. Reception, opening ceremony, libations, drums and a panel discussion with Reverend Harriet Walden, Marsha Tate-Arunga, Al Black, Aaron Dixon and Phyllis Little. Info: Reverend Walden (206) 323-5697 or Julie Nelson (206) 684-0322.

Food Not Bombs Seattle

Peace and Justice Alliance

Nonviolent Action Community of Cascadia

Fast for Food for the People of Afghanistan

Thursday, November 15 - Sunday, November 18
Starting and ending at 4:00 p.m. at the Federal Building, 2nd & Marion.

A 72 hour fast out of concern for the growing humanitarian catastrophe in Afghanistan, to raise awareness and money to support Oxfam America's relief efforts (1-800-693-2687) in Afghanistan, and food to be donated to a local food program... the week before Thanksgiving is Homelessness and Hunger Week.

Endorsed by Church Council of Greater Seattle, Peace Action, Washington Association of Churches, Food Not Bombs, Nonviolent Action Community of Cascadia. Info: (206) 525-1213 ext. 4000, or organizer@peacejustice.org

November 8

ACLU of Washington

University Friends Meeting: Meetinghouse

Understanding the Anti-Terrorism Bill: How to Protect Yourself

The Arab American Community Coalition and the ACLU would like to invite you to a special educational forum to discuss issues related to the Anti-Terrorism Bill just passed by Congress.

Thursday, November 8th, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
University Friends Meeting Hall
4001 9th Ave NE, Seattle (corner of NE 40th St and 9th Ave NE)

Representatives from the American Civil Liberties Union will discuss:

Understanding the Anti-Terrorism Act

- Search and seizure provisions

- Rights of travelers

- Wiretapping

- E-mail monitoring

What you can do to protect yourself

Question and answer session

If you have questions or would like further info about this event, send email to theaacc@yahoo.com.

Sincerely,
Arab American Community Coalition

October 28

Al-Anon/Alateen of Renton and Maple Valley

Seattle Black College Fair

The Fair is today, until 4:30 p.m. at Seattle Central Community College.

Seattle 911 Peace Coalition

Health Emergent International Services: Afghanistan Pictures

Oxfam America

Before Winter Comes: A Benefit for Afghan Refugees
Monday, November 12, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
120 Kane Hall, University of Washington
Donation $10 and up
To benefit the Afghanistan Relief Program of Oxfam America

"Winter comes early in mountainous Afghanistan; deep snows will block roads and prevent food shipments to millions of refugees forced from their homes by war and famine. Local artist April Richardson and some friends have organized a program to raise awareness of the catastrophe facing the refugees, and to raise money for the Afghanistan Relief Program of Oxfam America. ...

"Dr. David Thomas, an epidemiologist at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, will present slides from the late 60's, when he was a young doctor investigating smallpox in Pakistan. The slides feature herders and farmers and their varied types of dwellings in pastoral, peaceful Afghanistan. ...

"Afghan-American Shafie Ayar will answer questions on history and geography. As a 17-year-old medical student he created and led a 2000-member underground organization for 2 years. He was apprehended and held political prisoner for 4-1/2 years by the Russian puppet government. ...

"... a taste of Afghan culture. Wali Khairzada, owner of Kabul Restaurant, came to the United States in 1972 to study... By the time his studies were completed, the Russian regime had taken power. ... Mr. Khairzada will offer traditional desserts, and donate the proceeds to Oxfam America. Musicians Larry Ludwig and David Brunn will play traditional music on the sitar and tabla. ...

"Marvin and Elizabeth Taylor co-founded... Health Emergent International Services... With more than half a dozen trips into Afghanistan during the past three years, the Taylors and their nine-member medical team set up a clinic in the northern town of Rostag... Slides and videos of their medical outreach to Afghanistan show the land and their personal relationships forged with the Afghan people after more than two decades of war.

"Jessie Mitchell of Oxfam America at the University of Washington will describe the Afghanistan Relief Program, and what people can do to help."

Amnesty International, Seattle

Seattle Human Rights Film Festival.

Amnesty recently presented its 10th annual Seattle film festival. The films look at subjects like life in Bosnia after the war, the prison industry in the US, interviews with people who were killers in the Christian and Muslim militias in Lebanon during the civil war there, and how children caught up in wars in Liberia, Rwanda and Kosovo have adjusted to life since then.

Business Behind Bars

Brotherhood of Hate

Tough on Crime, Tough on Our Kind

Forging Identity

Times of Darkness

Living Afterwards: Words of Women

Alone with War

Scout's Honor

Behind Closed Eyes

October 27

Peace Between People

"Peace Between People is the local Alternatives to Violence Project organization... Peace Between People conducts workshops in the Washington State Prison system and in schools, organizations, and the community. ...

"The Alternatives to Violence Project grew out of a workshop devised in 1975 by a group of inmates in Greenhaven Prison in New York... AVP's goal is to reduce the level of violence by introducing people to ways of resolving conflict that reduce their need to resort to violence as the solution."

October 25

Puget Ridge Cohousing

"Cohousing is a way to live in community. We own our own homes and can find quiet and privacy there. But we also share many aspects of our lives - gardening, cooking, eating, celebrating and even raising our children together. Begun in Denmark, cohousing is a remarkable way to have fuller lives, a conscious effort to break the isolation that has become the hallmark of so many American neighborhoods."

October 21

32nd District Democrats

Washington state's 32nd legislative district includes the Seattle neighborhoods north of Ballard along Puget Sound - Loyal Heights, Crown Hill, North Beach and Bitter Lake. It also includes areas of King County north of the city, from Richmond Beach east to Lake Forest Park and Kenmore.

Community Mailing Lists: Activism

911-biz

A new mailing list for peace coalition members.

911-talk

A new discussion list for the peace coalition. The 911peace mailing list is now an announcement list.

October 7

Peace Gathering in Downtown Seattle

"The US has started air attacks on Afghanistan, the radio says on Kabul and another major city.

"A peaceful gathering is planned for 5:00 p.m. today, Sunday October 7, at the Federal Building, 2nd & Marion, downtown Seattle. If for any reason people are prevented from getting to the Federal Building, an alternate location is Westlake Park, 4th & Pine, downtown Seattle.

"This is an important time to show opposition to killing people. Killing innocent people in Afghanistan only compounds the grief of the world, and does nothing to prevent terrorism.

"Please, if you are opposed to the US attacks, make your voice heard however you can..."

- Jean, bb369@scn.org

Peace Gathering in Olympia

"In view of the US bombing of Afghanistan which started this morning, all Evergreen students, faculty, and staff, as well as our friends in the Olympia community, are invited to join us tonight, Sunday, at 7:00 p.m. in Sylvester Park at Capitol Way and Legion. Bring candles or flashlights."

- Doug Schuler

Pursue the Peace

Sukkat Shalom (shelter of peace)
Sunday, October 7, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Westlake Center, 4th and Pine, downtown Seattle

"Nifros Sukkat Shalom Aleynu Ve'al Kol Ha'Olam
Let Us Spread Sheltering Peace Over Us and All the World

"... Since the horror of the attacks in New York and Washington on September 11, we are filled with mourning and deep foreboding. What is the best response? How can we attain justice, rather than relying on counter-attacks and revenge that continue a cycle of violence?

"Conflict between Israel and the Palestinian people continues to take lives and cause oppression, fear and suffering. How can Israelis and Palestinians, Jews and Arabs, craft a just peace in the face of extremism, ultra-nationalism, militarism and spiraling violence? ...

"Sukkot teaches us that it is not material things which make us safe or at home in the world. ...

"Inspired by the message of Sukkot, let our words and deeds stand for peace, justice, and the breaking down of walls:
-between Israelis and Palestinians
-between ourselves and our Arab and Moslem neighbors
-between the United States and the rest of the world"

Seattle 911 Peace Coalition

Procession for Peace, St. Mark's Cathedral, September 19, 2001
© 2001 George P. Hickey

National Day of Action for Peace
Sunday, October 7

Peace Action of Washington
Sunday, October 7, 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Volunteer at Peace Action
5828 Roosevelt Way NE
(206) 529-8081

Indigenous People's Day Events at the US-Canada Border
Sunday, October 7, 12:00 noon
Corner of Blaine and Alder
Blaine, WA

Palestine for Beginners
Sunday, October 7, 2:30 p.m.
University Friends Center
4001 9th Ave NE

A free teach-in on events in Israel/Palestine. History, analysis, personal stories, tales from prison, questions and answers.

Speakers will include:
Linda Bevis, former human-rights lawyer in Ramallah
Hanna Eady, Palestinian-American author and director
Dr. Raya Fidel, Israeli-American peace activist
Edward Mast, co-author of Sahmatah: A Palestinian Story

For more information, please call (206) 633-1086.
Endorsed by:
American Friends Service Committee
Community Action Network
Nonviolent Action Community of Cascadia
Seattle International Human Rights Coalition

October 1

Washington Alliance for Immigrant and Refugee Justice

Immigrant and Civil Rights Groups Say Sacrificing Civil Liberties Does Not Defeat Terrorism

Monday, October 1, 1:00 p.m.
Federal Building, 2nd and Marion, downtown Seattle

"Public Outcry Against Proposed Federal Denial of Basic Legal Rights

"The Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, in coalition with The Washington Alliance for Immigrant and Refugee Justice and other groups, will be holding a press event to oppose current proposed federal legislation.

"The Mobilization Against Terrorism Act (MATA) would further restrict the rights of non-citizens in the United States including legal permanent residents."

Info: Leah Iraheta, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (206) 587-4009 ext. 124 or Xuan-Trang Tran-Thien, WA Alliance for Immigrant and Refugee Justice, (206) 340-9187 ext. 4 or xt3@wairj.org

Vigil to Support Those Detained by Immigration
Monday, October 1, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Outside the Seattle Detention Center
815 Airport Way S. in the International District

"Hear the voices of people who have been detained, raise awareness about the harsh immigration laws that have made it easier to detain and deport refugees, and raise awareness about the hardships faced by asylum seekers entering the US."

Info: Delila Leber (206) 587-4009 x115 or delila@nwirp.org

Ravenna Bryant Community Association

Hate Free Seattle

African American / Jewish Coalition for Justice

National Coalition Building Institute, Seattle Chapter

Western Washington Fellowship of Reconciliation

An Evening Against Hate
Tuesday, October 2, 7:00 p.m.
Seattle Center Opera House
321 Mercer St.

"... ways to get involved and to participate locally in creating a hate free Seattle. Raise the level of public dialogue around how we can stop hate and embrace diversity in our region. Songs by Seattle Men's Chorus. A film with examples of hate that asks why such crimes occur, and discusses solutions to hate and discrimination...."
$5 fee. For info: Hate Free Seattle or phone (206) 628-0888.

Peace Concert
Saturday, October 7, 4:00 p.m.
Ravenna United Methodist
NE 60th St and 33rd Ave NE

"Benefit concert to raise funds for disaster relief and world service. ... Ravenna Praise Band, Choir and Soul Kids for an afternoon of music."

PCC Site Review
Tuesday, October 9, 7:00 p.m.
Old Ravenna PCC
6504 20th Ave NE

"PCC has scheduled a meeting for interested PCC Ravenna neighbors and friends to review proposals for the old Ravenna store site. ...

Save the (PCC) Co-op Meeting
"Some neighbors are organizing to oppose the closure of the PCC Ravenna Store and to have a say in what goes into that space. For more information join the Save the Co-op mailing list."

Church Council of Greater Seattle

2001 Fall Assembly
Beyond the Band-Aid: Binding the Brokenness

Monday, October 1
Registration 5:30 p.m., buffet dinner 6:00 p.m, program 7:00 p.m.
Church of Christ the King
405 N 117th St., Seattle

"Exploring the connections between racial justice and economic justice, how dismantling racism and white privilege and overcoming poverty are interrelated."

$10. Reservations Phyllis Reynolds (206) 525-1213 x3933

September 28

Seattle 911 Peace Coalition

Rally and March
For Global Peace and Justice
Saturday, September 29, noon
Seattle Central Community College

"Following the horrible death and devastation of September 11, we have entered a dangerous moment. The world and the community need visible examples of citizens gathering in support of peace, justice and rational responses to the real dangers that confront our society. Join us for a non-sectarian, non-ideological call for peace, justice and unity.

"Meet at noon at Seattle Central (Pine & Broadway).
March to Waterfront Park for a rally."

More information: Peace Action
organizer@peaceaction.gen.wa.us (206) 527-8050

September 25

American Friends Service Committee: Pacific NW

University Friends Meeting

Understanding Afghanistan

Tuesday, September 25, 7:00 PM
University Friends Center
4001 9th Ave. NE
(corner of NE 40th St, near the University District)

Afghan-Americans discuss Afghanistan, America, violence and peace. A panel and open discussion. Free.

For more information, please call (206) 633-1086.
Endorsed by the American Friends Service Committee.

Community Mailing Lists: Activism

911peace

A discussion list for the peace coalition.

September 22

VR Seattle: Flower Vigil at the Seattle Center, 9/15/2001

This is a flattened thumbnail of the original photo, a 360-degree view of people surrounding the fountain on the second day of the vigil at the Seattle Center. You can also see a larger flat photo of a portion of this same scene of the flower vigil, extracted from the QuickTime VR original by Branford Bohonus.

September 21

Alternatives to Violence Rally

Seattle 911 Peace Coalition

Saturday, September 22, Noon - 3:00 p.m.
Westlake Park, downtown Seattle, corner of 4th and Pine

It was originally called by members of Seattle's Afghan community. Info: Peace Action of Washington, (206) 527-8050

Why?
    No more civilian deaths
    To end terrorism and injustice
    Defend the civil rights of all people
    Justice, not revenge

Endorsed by:
Peace Action of Washington
Seattle Colombia Committee
Palestine Information Project
Community Action Network
International Socialist Organization
International Action Center
Voices of Palestine
Seattle International Human Rights Coalition
Chaya Seattle
Washington Alliance for Immigrant and Refugee Justice
Citizens for Overt Action
Radical Women
Interfaith Network of Concern for the People of Iraq
American Friends Service Committee
Western Washington Fellowship of Reconciliation
Fellowship of Reconciliation, Seattle Chapter
Pioneer Square Healing Arts Gallery
The Council of Afghan of Washington State

Friends of Queen Anne Bowl (Rodgers Park)

"Organized sports interests influence the Seattle Parks Department to the extent that many neighborhood parks are being developed to support league activities only. ...

"We feel that parks and playfields... should be used equally by the neighborhoods and leagues in a way that will not detrimentally affect the neighborhoods.

"Queen Anne Bowl is... a natural environment that is a peaceful and fun place to play. To turn it into a harried and developed venue is really a crime against Seattle neighborhoods. ...

"The goal of DPR is to increase scheduling capacity for citywide organized [adult] sport leagues that pay for exclusive use of public athletic fields. ... Over 50 projects across the city are proposed at a cost to taxpayers of over $136 million dollars.

"...field scheduling is accomplished on a citywide not a neighborhood basis. ... [This] is particularly disconcerting in field developments that use King County Youth Grant Funding (Queen Anne Bowl being one). Because having kids play in their neighborhood is the goal of the funding program. ...

"Although free drop-in use defines a public athletic field, the DPR has failed to uphold this fundamental responsibility. ... Taxpayer funding requires equitable use by all. The Seattle Parks Department has lost sight of this essential truth."

September 19

Seattle 911 Peace Coalition

Church Council of Greater Seattle: Procession for Peace

"Tonight! Wednesday, September 19, 7:00 p.m. at St. Mark's Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave E.

"Procession for Peace to St. James Cathedral and a closing service at St. James. More information: Church Council of Greater Seattle (206) 525-1213.

"Justice not retaliation! Although we are stunned and horrifed at the tragic events on September 11, 2001 in New York and Washington, we - like many others - are gravely concerned that the administration's response, in their haste for justice, could result in more tragic loss of life, more innocent lives taken.

"On September 15, 2001, representatives from over 100 Seattle area organizations began working together to help promote a just, thoughtful, and compassionate response that reflects the ideals that we aspire towards. ...

"We are concerned about the misguided reaction among representatives of the US government that military strikes are necessary to punish the perpetrators of the attacks. ...

"A commitment to peace with justice is the surest path to genuine security in the United States and elsewhere. ...

"Contact your elected officials! It is important now to send a message to all elected officials that we in Seattle and elsewhere want justice, but 'justice' that compounds the tragedy of wasted human lives is not justice. ..

"For more information, contact Fred Miller at Peace Action, organizer@peaceaction.gen.wa.us. Phone us at (206) 527-8050 or drop by 5828 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105."

Victory over Violence Rally

Saturday, September 22, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Rainier Beach Community Center, 8825 Rainier Ave. S, Seattle

"It is aimed at bring together individuals, families, community organizations and faith communities for a day of understanding through peace, education and culture."

National Coalition Building Institute, Seattle Chapter

Community Healing Session
Saturday, September 22, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Seattle Central Community College
Room 3192, 1701 Broadway, Seattle
No fee (donations accepted to help cover costs)

"The events of the last week... have the potential to divide our communities when we need each other the most. ... a chance to share stories, grieve, and think of next steps to make our communities stronger. If you are interested in peaceful solutions to the complex problems we are facing as a country, ... build connections with others who feel the same. Please join us."

Politics Menu

Links to primary election results from King, Snohomish, Pierce and Kitsap counties and two state legislative races.

September 17

Planning Meeting Against the War - Tonight!

Western Washington Fellowship of Reconciliation

Peace and Justice Alliance

Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility

Church Council of Greater Seattle

Northwest Disarmament Coalition

Women's International League for Peace and Freedom

Monday, September 17, 7:00 p.m.
University Baptist Church, 12th Ave NE at NE 47th St, Seattle

Second planning meeting to call for "Justice Not Retaliation," working to prevent a violent U.S. response that would kill more innocent people.

Info: Peace and Justice Alliance (formerly Washington State Peace Action) - (206) 527-8050

Procession for Peace

Wednesday, September 19, 7:00 p.m.
St. Mark's Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave E, Seattle

Interfaith service and candelight procession for peace to St. James Cathedral, and a closing service there.

Info: Church Council of Greater Seattle (206) 525-1213

Life in Afghanistan

Peace Café

Peace Café: Events

Friday, September 21, 7:00 p.m.

Peace Café
5828 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 529-8081

Members of the Afghan Council of Washington State will discuss, in an open forum, life in Afghanistan and what is happening there.

September 16

Citizens' Campaign for Commercial-Free Schools

CCCS Newsletter: August, 2001

In the August newsletter, CCCS reviews the school board candidates running in the September 18 primary election, and endorses three of them.

League of Women Voters of Seattle

How to Register and Vote

Public Forum on Ballot Issues
Thursday, October 4 from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Seattle First Baptist Church at Seneca and Harvard
Free to the public! For more information, contact lwvseattle@aol.com

25th Annual Political Party & Auction
Sunday, October 28, 2001
WestCoast Grand Hotel, Emerald Ballroom, 5th Floor
"This is a nonpartisan event attended by members, supporters, office holders and candidates. ... Reservation Deadline: October 12, 2001"

Seattle Metropolitan Elections Committee

SNOMEC (Snohomish County Elections Committee)

"SEAMEC is a non-partisan civic organization that rates candidates running for political and judicial office in Seattle, King County, and the State of Washington. SEAMEC evaluates candidates on their knowledge of, record of proven activism for, and commitment to the concerns of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered (GLBT) communities. ...

"Fifty-nine candidates accepted invitations for face-to-face interviews in Seattle and Federal Way, answering questions about civil rights, youth, family and health issues and general awareness. ...

"SNOMEC, a sister organization based in Snohomish County conducted ten interviews, rated twenty candidates for the Washington State Legislature and the Snohomish County Council and endorsed two of them."

University District Food Bank

Take a Bite Out of Hunger Benefit and Silent Auction
Thursday, September 20 from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Rain Forest Cafe at the west end of Woodland Park Zoo

"This event is the biggest fundraiser for the Food Bank. The auction features donated items by local merchants, artists, restaurants, board members and food bank supporters. ... For tickets or to donate to the Auction please call the Food Bank at 523-7060."

September 13

Planning Meeting for Public Event

Planning meeting to plan a large public event to say "Justice not Vengeance" and to work to prevent violence against civilian populations anywhere in the world.

You are strongly encouraged to attend a planning meeting for this, Saturday, Sept. 15, 5:00 pm, University Baptist Church, main floor parlor. 4554 12th Ave NE, Seattle (corner of NE 47th St and 12th Ave NE in the University District)

- Jean Buskin

September 12

Educational Forum on King County Inquest System

Larry Gossett
Metropolitan King County Council
District Ten

I am writing to invite you to a very important event being planned for our community next Thursday, September 20th. Several community organizations and agencies have organized a community forum on the King County inquest system. This forum will take place at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 1634 19th Ave. (19th & Madison). It will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m.

The organizations sponsoring this event are Mothers for Police Accountability, the King County Civil Rights Commission, the Seattle Human Rights Commission, and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). These sponsors have confirmed that there will be experts there who will speak on how the inquest system currently works, as well as others who will talk about reforms they feel are needed to make it a more accountable process.

I have been asked to moderate the discussion portion of the forum and would like to see you and other progressive-minded individuals come and help us wrestle with questions like:

1. What can we expect in the upcoming Aaron Roberts and Nelson Martinez inquests?
2. Is there a way to guarantee minority participation on the inquest jury?
3. Can a police officer be held criminally liable for a death he/she caused?
4. Can a prosecutor subpoena witnesses?

I am hopeful that you will show up to this educational forum on our county's inquest system. For more information, contact Nick Allen, my legislative aide, at (206) 296-0321.

Sincerely,
Larry Gossett
Councilmember, District 10

Seattle Community Access Network

Wed, 12 Sep 2001
From: Liz White
Community Discussion of Tragedy

Tonight at 8:00 PM, Seattle Community Access Network, Ch. 77 will host a live, call-in show for the community to discuss yesterday's tragedy.

-liz

September 11

Donating Blood for the Injured in New York and Washington, D.C.

Seattle King County Chapter, American Red Cross
"Donors who wish to give blood in the coming days... are encouraged to call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE to make an appointment..."

Puget Sound Blood Center
You can make an appointment online to give blood at the Puget Sound Blood Center, at http://www.psbc.org.

September 7

Thornton Creek Alliance

"Thursday, September 13, General Membership Meeting 7:00 p.m. at Lake City Little City Hall (Neighborhood Service Center) 12707 30th Avenue NE in Seattle (enter on north side)

"Guest Speaker - Elizabeth Loudon on Toxic Study of Thornton Creek

"Elizabeth has spent the last year collecting data about pesticide and herbicide levels found in Thornton Creek, and their sources. Find out why the results were alarming and why Washington Toxics Coalition is considering Thornton Creek as a focus for toxic reduction in the coming year."

Thornton Creek Watershed Information

Washington Toxics Coalition

September 4

Compline Choir

Each week, the Choir's site lists the music sung at Sunday evening's Compline service. This service is broadcast the following Sunday on KING-FM at 9:30 p.m.

Dark Skies Northwest

"A fully shielded bulb shines all of its light on to the ground and none directly into the sky. Therefore, fully shielded lights are twice as energy efficient. Seattle's energy code completely ignores this type of energy waste. Fully shielded lights have the added benefit of creating much less sky glow and much less glare. Glare tends to make seeing at night more difficult...

"In Canada, the city of Calgary is completely replacing all 49,000 of its streetlights with fully shielded fixtures that use half the electricity. The energy savings from this project will pay for itself in just 6 ˝ years. ...

"Seattle's outdoor lighting codes do not address the problem of light pollution and the associated energy waste. A partial solution to our energy crisis now lies in your [Seattle City Council's'] hands."

Enzian Schuhplattler Music and Dance Association

"Next performance at a public venue: September 8, 2001 - Eastside German Language School, Issaquah, WA ...

"Free Schuhplattler Dance Lessons! Join us at the German Haus for free dance lessons September 5, 19, 26 from 6-7 p.m. No cost or obligation! The German Haus is located at 613 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA, USA. The front door will be locked; use the metal staircase on the back of the building to join us in the second-floor ballroom."

Friends of Pritchard Beach Park

"Work Parties are in the Wetland, meet at the amphitheater. ...

"September 8th - Wetlands Community Work/Planting Party, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

"Beverages, light snacks, gloves and tools are provided at all work/planting parties!"

August 26

People's Coalition for Justice

"Join the People's Coalition for Justice in calling the Racial Profiling Task Force to its task! Thursday 8/30, 3:30pm, Municipal Building, 12th floor

"...the city's racial profiling task force is scheduled to vote on an important issue: whether or not to include Officer ID on the data collection form the task force was chartered to design.

"... please come join us on Thurs Aug 30. We will meet at 3:30 on the 12th floor of the Municipal Building before going in to join their meeting.

"...please send an email if you haven't already. For more info: Vanessa Lee

"The People's Coalition for Justice has been watchdogging the Seattle City Council's 'civilian' task force on racial profiling. ... Currently the task force is deciding whether or not the police officer should be required to report their name or badge number on the form. Not surprisingly, the police have taken a strong position against Officer ID on the form.

"... for the Task Force to refuse to do even that would show that they are more interested in protecting the interests of the police than representing the interests of the people.

"They have been discussing and debating this issue for weeks, with a majority so far coming down on the side of the police. We thought it might be helpful for them to get some input from community members. That's where you come in...

"If you have time, call them both and let them know what you think:
Ms. Champion (206) 682-3620
Mr. Allen (206) 684-5328

"Please send these emails and make these calls... BEFORE THURSDAY AUGUST 30

"To: Pat Champion, Racial Profiling Task Force Co-Chair (pchamp@urbanfaith.org)
George Allen, Legislative Assistant to Jim Compton (george.allen@ci.seattle.wa.us).

"Dear Ms. Champion and Mr. Allen,

"First, as you are well aware, there is a serious lack of trust between the community of Seattle, especially communities of color, and the Seattle Police Department. ... Refusing to require Officer ID will only confirm the community's beliefs about the SPD's refusal to work towards accountability.

"Second, requiring Officer ID will yield invaluable information ... Of course the SPD and the Police Guild have long argued that racial profiling, and every other problem of police misconduct, are individual problems, the work of a few 'bad apples.' If this is true, then they should be as eager as anyone to see those bad apples exposed. If, on the other hand, the problem is far more systemic, it will obviously require systemic solutions. Of all the questions surrounding the issue of the racial profiling, this is probably the single most important.

"Third, it is a fact that all police officers are capable of making mistakes, and some actually lie. It's inevitable that some forms will be filled out incompletely, incorrectly, and even dishonestly. If officers are required to report their ID, faulty forms can be traced to their author for verification, correction, or investigation. If they are not required to report their ID, there is simply no way to do that.

"Fourth, a purely internal system of accountability is no accountability at all. ... The police are worried that, because these forms will be subject to the Public Information Act, they will be subject to scrutiny in the eyes of the media and the general public. That's democracy.

"... remember the wishes of the civilian community your task force was created to represent."

August 24

Food Not Bombs Seattle

"Food Not Bombs is currently homeless, that is we don't have a regular kitchen to prepare Sunday's meal. WE'RE STILL COOKING, HOWEVER, so please call us to find out where!" ...

"We cook every Sunday afternoon. Please call 206/985-2247 for details. We share dinner in our classic recycled tofu containers every Sunday evening at 5:30pm at Occidental Park in Pioneer Square." ...

"For more information about free or nearly-free meals around Seattle, look at this list from the Peace Heathens Crisis Resource Directory." ...

"Each week, FNB members and individuals from Yesler Terrace... collect food donated from a local produce stand and distribute it at Yesler Terrace. Occasionally other household goods are donated for distribution. Please contact us if you're interested in donating your time or items..."

"We always need volunteers."

Seattle Crisis Resource Directory: Meals

August 23

Washington Coalition Against the Death Penalty

"James Elledge... is to be executed in Walla Walla on August 28. On August 17, Governor Locke announced that he was refusing the request by WCADP and several other organizations that Locke commute Elledge's sentence. The execution will proceed.

"The Archdiocese of Seattle will hold a press conference on Friday, August 24th, 10:00 a.m. at the Chancery to talk about its reasons for opposing the execution of James Elledge. 910 Marion St., Seattle."

"Walla Walla: ... Monday, August 27. Vigil at Washington State Penitentiary"

"Olympia: Fellowship of Reconciliation will sponsor a vigil on the steps of the Capitol Building August 27th from 7pm until midnight."

Western Washington Fellowship of Reconciliation

Death Sentence for August 28 Execution Was Based on Incomplete Information

"The people of Washington State are planning to execute James Elledge on August 28, 2001, even though the jury was denied information necessary for them to decide whether to sentence him to death. ...

"Mr. Elledge wanted to die, so he prevented the jury from hearing evidence that would likely have saved his life. ...

"Washington's death penalty law allowed this suicidal person to hide such crucial information from the jury. As a result, the jury could not make a well-informed decision.

"Mr. Elledge will be the fourth person executed in Washington under our current death penalty law. Three of the four have been 'volunteers' -- people who wanted to die and manipulated the legal system so the state would kill them. Washington's death penalty is not about justice. Instead, it selects people who are suicidal and/or mentally ill. "

Washington State Diversity Network

"August 23, 2001 WorkSource Employer Panel 10:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at Worksource Whatcom. Meet local employers! Bring a resume for critique by Human Resource Specialists! Find out how to get work with local businesses! Learn about current job openings! Get information about hiring practices! Learn about benefits available! The WorkSource Employer Panel... provides opportunities for businesses to connect with applicants possessing diverse skills and backgrounds. This two-hour panel is open to the general public and sponsored by the Transitions program for dislocated workers."

August 15

American Newspeak

Wayne Grytting's American Newspeak column is back, in a new weekly format, with "the achievements in Doublethink most likely to make George Orwell roll over in his grave."

Anon Faction

Philosophy? Performance art? Whatever it is, it's really unusual, and beautifully laid out.

Citizens Concerned for the People of Iraq

Seattle Ten-Day Fast for the People of Iraq

Larry Kerschner, Brian Mack and Kristine Swenson fasted on nothing but water for ten days, from August 3 to August 12, to commemorate the start of the eleventh year of economic sanctions against Iraq. Their journal explains what they saw on their trips to Iraq during the past year, and their observations during their fast in Seattle.

August 9

Puget Sound Cinema Society

"PSCS hosts each month Depth of Focus, a series of short films, covering the gamut of cinema. ... Depth of Focus is a unique series that fosters critical thinking about the possibilities of cinema and provides a formal yet relaxed context where cinema lovers can go to enjoy the art of film in all its forms."

August 8

Keep the Co-op!

A forum for members of Puget Consumers' Co-op to express their concerns about the future of the Co-op.

Activism Menu

Community Coalition for Environmental Justice

Updated with information about CCEJ's free public event at the Seattle Vocational Institute on Thursday, August 9, about social change.

July 27

Community of Rochester

Hepatitis Education Project

University Community Urban Center Sounding Board

Volunteers in Western Washington

Updated with information about The Nature Mapping Program.

July 18

Fauntleroy Community Association

Seattle Black College Fair

College Fair: Volunteers

Seattle Canoe and Kayak Club

Seattle Knitters' Guild

Seattle Metropolitan Elections Committee

Seamec: Calling All Volunteer Interviewers!

July 5

Peace and Justice Events, Seattle Area

Jean Buskin's calendar, newly updated with these and many other events for this coming week.

KBCS-FM Radio

Seattle Independent Media Center

Thu July 5, 6:30 p.m. on KBCS 91.3 FM - the Seattle Independent Media Center presents Policing Our Police.

People's Union for Economic Justice

Friday, July 6, 7:00 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, 21st and Fir - preparing for July 9 demonstration, for police accountability... keeerrr@usa.net

Monday, July 9, 5:30 p.m. at 23rd and Union - March to the East Precinct.

Western Washington Fellowship of Reconciliation

Tuesday, July 10, 7:00 p.m. at Univ. Unitarian Church, 6556 35 Ave NE - Israeli peacemaker Eliyahu McLean will speak on the current situation in the Middle East and hopes for peace.

Pressure Point

Wednesday, July 11, 7:00 a.m. at Green Lake Park adjacent to Mobil gas station - ExxonMobil International Day of Action... ExxonMobil has destroyed the environment, violated human rights...

Seattle Audubon: Northwest Shade Coffee Campaign

Songbird Foundation

TransFair USA

Transfair Canada: Certication System

Transfair Canada: Fair Trade Coffee in Nicaragua

PRODECOOP Cooperative and Hurricane Mitch

Wednesday, July 11, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Madison Market, 1600 E Madison

Wednesday, July 11, 6:00 p.m. at Labor Temple, 2800 First Ave

Thursday, July 12, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Bulldog News, 4208 Univ Way NE

Coffee sampling with two Nicaraguan coffee farmers... the Fair Trade movement... an alternative to the extreme poverty most coffee farmers face in the conventional coffee market.

Thursday, July 12, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. at Central Lutheran Church, 1710 11 Ave - Fundraiser for CISPES... with Salvadoran meal... live music... Francisco Escobar Corea, an organic coffee farmer from the CECOCAFEN cooperative, and Denia Alexa Marín, farmer and member of the Board of Directors of PRODECOOP... their work in the Fair Trade movement, and how it has made a positive difference in their communities... donation of $8 - 15 suggested.

Justice Passage

Friday, July 13, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - monthly meeting and potluck, to undo racism in the criminal justice system... transition support for prisoners re-entering the community.

June 28

Quaker Experiential Service and Training

Each year, QUEST interns begin a year of community service on September 1st.

University Christian Church
UCC News

The current UCC News takes a detailed look at support for Tent Village. Here are a few excerpts:

"Lake City Christian Church overwhelmingly supported the proposal to provide hospitality to the homeless community known as Tent Village ... for a six week period, with Tent Village moving on at the end of June.

"Tent Village residents are part of the more than 2,500 people who sleep outside in Seattle after EVERY indoor shelter bed is full.

"Share/Wheel operates 9 other shelters in the Seattle area - all the others are indoors in churches. It costs $40,000 a year to run Tent City."

"Contributions can be mailed to SHARE/WHEEL, P.O. Box 2548, Seattle, WA 98111."

"Every Sunday Night UCC welcomes Teen Shelter and Teen Feed to our lower lounge."

June 25

Arts: Film and Video

Updated with information about the Wiggly World Studios summer youth filmmaking program.

Arts: Film and Video: Film Festivals

Updated with more Seattle area and British Columbia festivals.

Volunteers in Western Washington

Updated with information about the Grantseekers Meet Grantmakers Conference 2001 at the Seattle Art Museum on August 23-24.

Community Mailing Lists by Topic

radicalgardeners

Info exchange for a group of organic garden and agriculture activists.

June 7

Bahia Street

Bikeworks

Courier Association of Seattle

Floating Bridge Press

Highland Park Action Committee

Westwood Neighborhood Council

June 2

Camp Ten Trees

Seattle NAACP

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Lambda Alpha Zeta Chapter

Community Mailing Lists by Topic

standby_elder

To help keep elders living in their current homes using low and high technology.

Questions: webeditors@scn.org