Seattle Community Network
WTO Protest, 3rd Anniversary events,
and other events relating to the Global Economy and Right to Protest, Seattle area
calendar for year 2002
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Archived year 2000 calendar
Mon Nov 25, 9 a..m., on KUOW, 94.9 FM radio; Stephen Zunes, University of San Francisco, Middle East Analyst, speaks on "Building Real Security in the Middle East: The Case Against War and Proposals for Alternative Policies"; Dr. Stephen Zunes is the author of the recently released 'Tinderbox U.S. Middle East Policy and the Roots of Terrorism' (Common Courage Press). see also 7 p.m. event
Mon Nov 25, 7 p.m., at the University of Washington, Kane 130; Stephen Zunes, University of San Francisco, Middle East Analyst, speaks on "Building Real Security in the Middle East: The Case Against War and Proposals for Alternative Policies"; Dr. Stephen Zunes is the author of the recently released 'Tinderbox U.S. Middle East Policy and the Roots of Terrorism' (Common Courage Press). Free with UW ID; $2 for public, Organized by the Jackson School Graduate Student Council, Endorsed by the Jackson School of International Studies, info Jacob Mundy mundy@u.washington.edu
Mon Nov 25, 7 p.m., at Pacific Crest Montessori School, Bright St Building, 620 Bright St, just off Leary down from 3rd; planning meeting for SNOW, Sound Nonviolent Opponents of War, a new explicitly Nonviolent Coalition to Prevent a U.S. War on Iraq; organizations and individuals interested in working with others who commit to nonviolence in our actions, including respectful language to all, invited to work together; with 29 member organizations and growing, includes Seattle Chapter Fellowship of Reconciliation; Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility; People for Peace, Justice and Healing (Tacoma); American Friends Service Committee Pacific Northwest; Church Council of Greater Seattle; Buddhist Peace Fellowship; and others, request Points of Agreement from Jean bb369@scn.org or 206-860-9649, info F.O.R. 206-789-5565
Tues Nov 26, 6 p.m., in the Seneca Room, Town Hall, 1119 8th Avenue & Seneca; Hate free Zone will hold an Informational Forum on the new INS Special Registration requirements which apply to males over 16 who are nationals of Iran, Iraq, Libya, Sudan, Syria, Somalia, Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Eritrea, Lebanon, Morocco, North Korea, Oman, Qatar, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen who are not permanent residents of the United States. free, Speakers from the American Immigration Lawyers Association will answer questions. This is an excellent opportunity to get advice from experienced immigration attorneys. [This emergency meeting is taking place during the last week of Ramadan because the registration deadline is December 15 for people from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Sudan and Syria.] info 206-723-2203 or http://www.hatefreezone.org, Hate crime and targeting helpline toll-free 1-866-HFZONE1 (1-866-439-6631)
Tues Nov 26, and subsequent 4th Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., at Fremont Public Library, 731 N 35th St; meeting of Amnesty International Group 4, working to Protect Human Rights Worldwide; Group 4's current campaigns include working for the release of our adopted Tibetan prisoner of conscience, human rights and the environment, ending torture and the death penalty; this month guest speaker Sam Pailca from the Office of Professional Accountability, office charged with overseeing Police Accountability and Investigation of Charges of Police Misconduct, will discuss and answer questions about civilian oversight of the Seattle police, info http://www.scn.org/amnesty or aigroup4@hotmail.com or 206-622-6741
Tues Nov 26, 7 - 9 pm, at University Unitarian Church, in the Knatvold Room, downstairs, 6556 35th Ave NE; Please join us for a timely and informative presentation by Ronen Eidelman, of Indymedia-Israel; media-maker and peace activist, Ronen Eidelman, has been touring cities in the U.S. to give a firsthand account of the situation in Israel and Palestine, and the various peace and human rights efforts currently working for change in the area. Topics to be discussed include the role of independent media in the Israel/ Palestine context, dissent in Israel, the relationship between Middle East conflicts and Globalization; Ronen will show a short video and speak about a variety of groups and individuals involved in human rights work in Israel, including: Indymedia, Taayush, Refusers, Black Laundry, ICAHD, Green Action, and anarchist groups. sponsored by University Unitarian Church - Peace & Justice Committee, Pursue the Peace, Congregation Eitz Or, Seattle Independent Media Center. Free, but donations welcome to benefit Indymedia-Israel and other activist groups, info Susan susan@indymedia.org, or 206-709-0558 or Dari hadar@attbi.com, or 206-721-9399
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to Events Nov 25 - Nov26 - Nov28 - Nov29 - Nov30 - Dec1 - Dec2 - Dec3 - Dec4-7 - Dec8-10 - Beyond - Ongoing - other ResourcesThurs Nov 28, [yes, it’s on despite being a holiday!] and subsequent Thursdays; 5 - 6 p.m., Westlake Park near 4th and Pine; Peace Vigil to protest U.S. policy in Afghanistan, Palestine/Israel, and Iraq with silent / visible presence, leaflets, and info table, by Women in Black, Women wear black; men welcome to stand at the sidelines or to leaflet; a peace group in the tradition of the women who vigil weekly in Israel / Palestine; info seattlewomeninblack@yahoo.com or 206-208-9715 or http://www.scn.org/~wibnw
Thurs Nov 28, Doors 6:30 p.m., Performance 7 p.m., , in the new ReBirth/ Capitol Hill Arts Collective space, 1621 12 Avenue; Knitbone Productions will coordinate First Nations writers, actors, storytellers, musicians in the Seattle area for a performance to take place on U.S. Thanksgiving Evening, The performance is called "Harvest: A First Nations Reclaimation of Thansgiving" and will address and celebrate First Nations survival. Featuring First Nations poets, storytellers and performers: Tsi-ge’Eyu Sarah Sharp (Cherokee/Blackfoot-Lakota), Raven E. Heavy Runner (Blackfeet), Qwo-Li Driskill (Cherokee/Lenape/Lumbee/Osage) and others. Donation $5-$10 (No-one turned away for lack of funds!), Potluck Dinner; info knitbone@hotmail.com or 206-568-0753
Fri Nov 29, traditional Buy Nothing Day, the year's biggest shopping day, a time to say no to runaway consumerism and return to values of meeting everyone's needs, not a few people's greeds; international holiday designed (see story below) to help us all cleanse our systems of the terrible bloat and plaque of over-consumption
Fri Nov 29, Clothes For A Change: Pressure The Gap And Other Companies To Stop Using Sweatshop Labor And Start Blending Organic Cotton Into Their Clothing! the OCA and our allies will be launching a new global campaign to raise awareness among the nation's organic consumers about the social and environmental effects of cotton and clothing production. info http://www.organicconsumers.org/clothes/index.cfm or Angela Hill, Northwest Field Organizer, Organic Consumers Association 206-329-0206 or ange@organicconsumers.org
Fri Nov 29, 11:30 a.m. prompt, at Bellevue's Downtown Park just directly south of Bellevue Square; Guerilla Buy Nothing Day Actions on International Buy Nothing Day! Bring fliers to pass out (or we can provide you with some), bring costumes, confetti, and other weapons of mass destruction to fight the Culture in Bellevue! Lots of "fun" things planned, be there!
Fri Nov 29, 3 – 6 pm, at Independent Media Center, 1415 3rd Ave. near Union downtown; Celebrate Buy Nothing Day with the Hazel Wolf Environmental Film Network; More Fun, Less Stuff: The Challenges and Rewards of a New American Dream is an entertaining, informative look at the hidden costs of the "more is better" definition of the American dream. Hosted by actor Danny Glover, this film features inspiring profiles of individuals, companies and organizations that are changing the way they consume to improve quality of life, protect the environment and promote social justice. The Cost of Cool From the earliest age, children in the U.S. are bombarded with a constant stream of messages from all media that encourages them to consume every king of resource and product. By the time they are teenagers, they are programmed for consumption by both the media and their peers. But the environmental cost of the resulting consumption has a profound impact on the country and the entire planet. with Guest Speakers: Janet Luhrs author of The Simple Living Guide and Simple Loving, and publisher of the journal Simple Living Oasis, "the nation's premier newsletter on voluntary simplification" and John de Graaf author and producer of Affluenza, Suggested Donation $5, info http://www.hazelfilm.org or 206-443-7239
Fri Nov 29, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, at Grand Lodge Hall, 117 15th Ave. S. at Washington St; Dinner/ Potluck; commemorate the 'N30 Battle of Seattle' through International Solidarity; Invited Speakers from different Solidarity groups from Iraq, Palestine, Philippines, El Salvador, Columbia, Mexico, Burma, East Timor, Africa, Indonesia and others. Music, photo exhibits and open mic will be part of the dinner program. Sponsored by: NO to WTO / People's Assembly and the Filipino Workers Action Center. Co-sponsored: International Action Center / A.N.S.W.E.R. rsvp 206-763-9611 or fwac9@yahoo.com
Fri Nov 29, 7:30 p.m., at Independent Media Center, 1415 3rd Ave, near Union downtown; screening of "Urban Warrior" Turning Cops into Troops : A Look at the Rise of Domestic Militarization; see this important documentary! The phenomenon of using the military to control the populace predates the 9/11 terrorist attacks, but those attacks have served as a tool for the administration to accelerate implementation of this activity. Within recent years, the formerly bright line separating U.S. military operations from domestic police work has become increasingly blurred. From Waco, to the WTO protests, tactics once reserved for wartime combat are being used in domestic law enforcement operations with increasing frequency. The United States has traditionally recognized a separation of the roles and jurisdictions of its police and military forces. The Posse Commitatus Act, which provides much of the legal foundation for military-police separation in America, has been severely eroded by numerous executive orders and congressional actions, opening the way for military involvement in civilian law enforcement; Courtesy copies of video are available for community and activist groups upon request. A $10 donation is requested for individual purchase. Plus $3.00 shipping fee for orders by mail. info Paul 206-297-6810 or paulrichmond@workingfamilies.com or http://www.geocities.com/urbanwarrior_northwest/film.html
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to Events Nov 25 - Nov26 - Nov28 - Nov29 - Nov30 - Dec1 - Dec2 - Dec3 - Dec4-7 - Dec8-10 - Beyond - Ongoing - other ResourcesSat Nov 30, noon, at Westlake Park, near 4th & Pine downtown; WTO Anniversary & Do Something! Actions Take Care of Each Other, Take Action Together! While Pres. Bush pursues war around the world, his policies necessitate that social and human services will be cut here, in the state of Washington. a day of "Resource Sharing", workshops, tabling, music and more! There will also be a march down to the waterfront in support of the ILWU. info bluetortuga@riseup.net or http://www.riseup.net/n30
Sat Nov 30, 1 p.m., at 4th And Jackson St; join the N30 Radical Street Festival, N30 3rd Anniversary, Reclaim The Street, Continue Our Resistance Against Corporate Globalization & Say No War; Globalization Is War ! War Is Terrorism ! Bring all noise makers, Banners, flags, Placards, Turtles, Fishes and Family !!!
Sat Nov 30, and subsequent Saturdays; 4 - 5 p.m., Westlake Park near 4th and Pine; Peace Vigil and leafletting to Stop the war on Afghanistan, or any other country, and to defend civil liberties, by 911 Peace Coalition
Sat Nov 30, 6 - 9 p.m., at the Seattle Central Community College campus; our lecture group Seattle UFO/ Paranormal Group will be holding our third WTO Anniversary Candle Light Vigil Freedom of Liberties on WTO Anniversary; Participants are encouraged to dress warmly and bring their own candles, City officials are invited to participate. Our group has had several small peaceful gatherings of a dozen or so each year. This year the Candle Light Vigil will also be taking on another relevant aspect of peace for the holidays and the awareness of freedom during the anniversary of an event where many citizens of Seattle and Capitol Hill found their freedoms challenged.We will also be standing firmly against going to war. info Philip Lipson 206-324-5177 or philiplipson@hotmail.com or Charlette LeFevre clefevre@oz.net or http://www.seattlechatclub.org
Sat Nov 30, 7:30 p.m., at Independent Media Center, 1415 3rd Ave, near Union downtown; screening of "Urban Warrior" Turning Cops into Troops : A Look at the Rise of Domestic Militarization; see this important documentary! The phenomenon of using the military to control the populace predates the 9/11 terrorist attacks, but those attacks have served as a tool for the administration to accelerate implementation of this activity. Within recent years, the formerly bright line separating U.S. military operations from domestic police work has become increasingly blurred. From Waco, to the WTO protests, tactics once reserved for wartime combat are being used in domestic law enforcement operations with increasing frequency. The United States has traditionally recognized a separation of the roles and jurisdictions of its police and military forces. The Posse Commitatus Act, which provides much of the legal foundation for military-police separation in America, has been severely eroded by numerous executive orders and congressional actions, opening the way for military involvement in civilian law enforcement; Courtesy copies of video are available for community and activist groups upon request. A $10 donation is requested for individual purchase. Plus $3.00 shipping fee for orders by mail. info Paul 206-297-6810 or paulrichmond@workingfamilies.com or http://www.geocities.com/urbanwarrior_northwest/film.html
Sun Dec 1 & 8, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at University Baptist Church, 4554 12th Ave NE; Nonviolent Peaceforce - Seattle Area Affinity Group will hold a Peacekeeper Training: Learn how to do nonviolent crowd control to help rallies and marches be effective without disruption. please plan to attend both days of this 2 day training; facilitators Vivien Sharples and Rosy Betz-Zall; info and RSVP David Berrian 425-482-3026 or dberrian@earthlink.net
Sun Dec 1, and subsequent Sundays, 2 - 3 p.m. [note changed time], at Greenlake, near the intersection of 63rd and East Greenlake Way N at the crosswalk sign; Peace Vigil, Demonstrate Your Commitment to Peace, Please join us in our nonviolent witness; all peaceful people invited, bring signs, leaflets, and your friends and dogs, info greenlakepeacevigil@hotmail.com or http://www.greenlakepeacevigil.org
Sun Dec 1, 4 p.m., at University Friends Center, 4001 Ninth Ave. NE; Yiddish Lives! Vocalists Sheila Fox & Frank Krasnowsky with accordionist Laurie Andres & pianist Sydney Anschell-Steuer present a concert benefit for Jewish Voices Against the Occupation. Come hear a collection of Yiddish labor, justice and traditional folksongs. Sponsored by AFSC. $7-10 at the door (no one turned away for lack of funds). info 206-527-9573 or http://www.jvaoseattle.org
Sun Dec 1, 7 p.m., at Pilgrim Congregational UCC/First Christian Church, 509 10th Ave. E., Republican and Broadway, Capitol Hill; A Multifaith Remembrance Service In Honor of World AIDS Day: Featuring performances by the Seattle Lesbian and Gay Chorus. Everyone is invited to this free event. Donations are welcomed. Sponsored by Multifaith Alliance of Reconciling Communities (MARC), a program of Multifaith Works. The AIDS epidemic has entered into its third decade in our community. This is a time for us to come together to share our memories of those precious lives we have lost to the disease. This is a time for us to remember those who have survived and are living with AIDS. This is a time for us to honor the commitment of those who have cared for people with AIDS. This is a time to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS. Please join us for a service remembering and honoring the lives of all those who have been touched by AIDS. info marc@multifaith.org or 206-324-1520 x300 or http://www.multifaith.org
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to Events Nov 25 - Nov26 - Nov28 - Nov29 - Nov30 - Dec1 - Dec2 - Dec3 - Dec4-7 - Dec8-10 - Beyond - Ongoing - other ResourcesMon Dec 2, 8 am – 2 pm, at Hazel Wolf High School; Anti-War Teach-In, Whole school is attending and other high schools are invited, Co-Sponsored by City Wide Student Anti-War Coalition and NION
Mon Dec 2, and subsequent 1st Mondays (Unless that is a holiday, then 2nd Monday), 5:30 p.m., at St. Mark's Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave E, 2nd floor conference room; Jubilee 2000 NW Coalition meeting, working for debt relief for world's poorest nations, info Betsy Bell, 206-933-1889 or Mary Margaret Pruitt 206-382-3785
Mon Dec 2, 7 - 9:30 p.m., at Antioch University, 2326 Sixth Ave; Deepening Democracy Book Discussion Group, Final discussion of David Korten's "When Corporations Rule the World". info jleeak@u.washington.edu
Tues Dec 3, noon – 1:30 p.m., in the Dome Room of the Arctic Building, corner of 3rd and Cherry, downtown; As part of Seattle Human Rights Day, Living Voices will give a free performance of La Causa, which combines live performance and archival film footage to portray the life and work of Cesar Chavez. Seattle Human Rights Day is sponsored by the Seattle Office for Civil Rights and the Seattle Human Rights Commission. The event commemorates the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which was adopted December 10, 1948; free and open to the public, info 206-684-4540 or http://www.cityofseattle.net/civilrights/events.htm
Tues Dec 3, 2 p.m., at Seattle Central Community College, Room BE1110; Anti-War Teach-In; Speakers include representatives from Not In Our Name, Youth Undoing Institutionalized Racism, Students for Fair Trade-SCCC, Hate Free Zone Campaign of Washington, and Peggi Thompson, mother of political prisoner James Ujaama Co-Sponsored by City Wide Student Anti-War Coalition and NION
Tues Dec 3, 7 p.m., at University Congregational United Church of Christ; planning meeting for SNOW, Sound Nonviolent Opponents of War, a new explicitly Nonviolent Coalition to Prevent a U.S. War on Iraq; organizations and individuals interested in working with others who commit to nonviolence in our actions, including respectful language to all, invited to work together; with 29 member organizations and growing, includes Seattle Chapter Fellowship of Reconciliation; Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility; People for Peace, Justice and Healing (Tacoma); American Friends Service Committee Pacific Northwest; Church Council of Greater Seattle; Buddhist Peace Fellowship; and others, request Points of Agreement from Jean bb369@scn.org or 206-860-9649, info F.O.R. 206-789-5565
Tues Dec 3, 7:30 p.m., at Seattle Sheraton and Towers Grand Ballroom C 1400 Sixth Avenue at Pike Street; the ACLU of Washington and the Harm Reduction Coalition will co-sponsor a talk by Ethan Nadelmann, Executive Director of the Drug Policy Alliance (formerly known as the Lindesmith Center) at the 4th National Harm Reduction Conference. Mr. Nadelmann is a leading national advocate of drug policy reform. He will speak on the rapidly growing movement in the US and abroad to end the War on Drugs. He will outline the roles of harm reduction, decriminalization and public health as alternatives to America's punishment-based drug policy. Mr. Nadelmann will also discuss legalizing marijuana, reducing the prison population, replacing DARE and other efforts to resist the damaging escalation of the drug war by this country's current government. free and open to the public. info Harm Reduction Coalition http://www.harmreduction.org/conference/day2.html
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to Events Nov 25 - Nov26 - Nov28 - Nov29 - Nov30 - Dec1 - Dec2 - Dec3 - Dec4-7 - Dec8-10 - Beyond - Ongoing - other ResourcesWeds Dec 4, and subsequent 1st Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m., at Labor Temple, 2800 1st Ave, Jobs With Justice Seattle Organizing Committee meeting, info 206-441-4969
Thurs Dec 5, Night of 1000 Dinners - Fundraiser for landmine clearance in Afghanistan; Host a Dinner - Help the Global Landmine Crisis, Clear landmines in Afghanistan from your home! UNA Seattle is taking part with Adopt-a-Minefield to raise $25,000 for mine clearance and survivor assistance in Afghanistan. Host a dinner or dessert at your home, inviting members of your school, work, church, and/or other organizations. A video on the global landmine situation will be provided to assist you with information, and ask your guests to contribute to fight the global problem. Please join us in making a difference. Contact info@unaseattle.org to take part, info http://www.landmines.org or http://www.1000dinners.com
Thurs Dec 5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at Plymouth Congregational Church, 1217 6th Ave., downtown; "Race, Class and The War On Drugs" forum ; The King County Bar Association (KCBA), Loren Miller Bar Association (LMBA), Washington Defender Association (WDA) and American Civil Liberties Union of Washington (ACLU-WA) are co-sponsoring an all-day Forum, a project of the KCBA Task Force on Racial and Class Disparities, which is co-chaired by Daniel Merkle and Karen Murray. national and local speakers who are working to improve our society's approach to substance abuse, focus on the disparate impact of the War on Drugs on communities of color and the poor. Speakers will address a wide range of issues including factors leading to this disparity as well as existing and potential alternatives that will make our criminal justice system more effective and fair; $45 for attorneys (5.0 CLE credits pending), $10 for non-attorneys includes lunch, early registration advised; pre-register, Roger Goodman 206-624-3565 or rogerg@kcba.org, info see the Drug Policy Project section at http://www.kcba.org or ko@aclu-wa.org or 206-623-2184, ext 294
Thurs Dec 5, noon, meet at Seattle Central Community College, Broadway & Pine in Capitol Hill; City Wide Anti-War Student Walk-Out, March downtown, Shut down the Federal Reserve
Thurs Dec 5, and subsequent Thursdays; 5 - 6 p.m., at Westlake Park near 4th and Pine; Peace Vigil to protest U.S. policy in Afghanistan, Palestine/Israel, and Iraq with silent / visible presence, leaflets, and info table, by Women in Black, Women wear black; men welcome to stand at the sidelines or to leaflet; a peace group in the tradition of the women who vigil weekly in Israel / Palestine; info seattlewomeninblack@yahoo.com or 206-208-9715 or http://www.scn.org/~wibnw
Thurs Dec 5, 7 - 8:30 p.m., at Kirkland Library, 308 Kirkland Ave,. Kirkland; War? sanctions? Learn more about Iraq. Bert Sacks, a Seattle activist will speak about his recent trip, excerpts of a talk by Scott Ritter, Former U.N. weapons inspector in Iraq will be shown; Sponsored by: Interfaith Network of Concern for the People of Iraq and Citizens Concerned for the People of Iraq, Western Washington Fellowship of Reconciliation. info http://www.endiraqsanctions.org or 206-632-6021
Fri Dec 6, 6 p.m. potluck in Fireside Room, 7 p.m. program in sanctuary, at University Temple United Methodist Church, 1415 NE 43rd St; "Eyewitness on Iraq" with the Rev. Sharon Moe and Dick Blakney, recent visitors to Iraq, info 206-632-5163
Fri Dec 6, 7 p.m., at University of Washington, Kane Hall 110, Reception following in Walker-Ames Room; "The Future of Peacemaking in a World of War: The Case for Prevention" with Bridget Moix, Quaker Lobbyist, Friends Committee on National Legislation; Bridget Moix is FCNL's newly appointed Legislative Secretary, having just returned to Capitol Hill where she interned with FCNL from 1996-1998. She is an honors graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University and a recent masters graduate of Columbia University in International Conflict Resolution and Human Security. A former arms trade researcher at the World Policy Institute, she worked at the Quaker United Nations Office from 2000 to 2002, coordinating their prevention of violent conflict project. Bridget is a member of New York City's 15th Street Monthly Meeting, where she served on the capital punishment concerns committee and as a volunteer at the 15th Street Friends Shelter. Sponsored by the Bartley Dobb Endowment for the Study and Prevention of Violence ,Arranged by UW Human Rights Education and Research Network; info 425-352-5421
Fri Dec 6, 7 p.m., at Barnes & Noble-University Village, 2700 NE University Village; A Tour of Hope with Dr. David Krieger President of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, Co-author of 'Choose Hope: Your Role in Waging Peace in the Nuclear Age'; info 206-517-4107 or http://www.middlewaypress.com/hope.html
Sat Dec 7, 10 a.m., at Orca Bookstore, 509 E 4th Ave, Olympia; A Tour of Hope with Dr. David Krieger President of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, Co-author of 'Choose Hope: Your Role in Waging Peace in the Nuclear Age'; info 360-352-0123 or http://www.middlewaypress.com/hope.html
Sat Dec 7, 1:30 p.m., at University of Washington, Kane Hall - Rm. 130; A Tour of Hope with Dr. David Krieger President of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, Co-author of 'Choose Hope: Your Role in Waging Peace in the Nuclear Age' info http://www.middlewaypress.com/hope.html
Sat Dec 7, 4 p.m., and subsequent 1st Saturdays, at the Keystone Congregational Church, 5019 Keystone Place N, just north of N 50th and Sunnyside N; regular meeting of the Interfaith Network of Concern for the People of Iraq with major focus of INOC on local organizing for the Campaign of Conscience, joining others nationwide in challenging the U.S. embargo which is killing thousands of chidren per month; INOC is a program unit of the Church Council of Greater Seattle, info Andrew Fung, bp307@scn.org or 206-568-8178 or Rev. Rich Gamble, spambles@yahoo.com or 206-632-6021 or http://www.endiraqsanctions.org
Sat Dec 7, and subsequent Saturdays; 4 - 5 p.m., Westlake Park near 4th and Pine; Peace Vigil and leafletting to Stop the war on Afghanistan, or any other country, and to defend civil liberties, by 911 Peace Coalition
Sat Dec 7, 7 p.m., at SGI-USA Seattle Culture Center, 3438 S. 148th St; A Tour of Hope with Dr. David Krieger President of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, Co-author of 'Choose Hope: Your Role in Waging Peace in the Nuclear Age'; info 206-244-0268 or http://www.middlewaypress.com/hope.html
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to Events Nov 25 - Nov26 - Nov28 - Nov29 - Nov30 - Dec1 - Dec2 - Dec3 - Dec4-7 - Dec8-10 - Beyond - Ongoing - other ResourcesSun Dec 8, 1 - 4:30 p.m., Garfield High School Gymnasium, 400 23rd at E Jefferson; Stop The War: a day of commitment to action. program includes speakers, music, a chance to make a public commitment to oppose war, organizing in neighborhood groups, and more; This gathering of opponents of war will begin with music and with brief presentations by the Rev. Rich Gamble, pastor of Keystone Congregational United Church of Christ, who visited Iraq last May, on preventing a war; Rita Zawaideh, of the Arab American Community Coalition, on supporting our immigrant neighbors who are targeted by the new "security" measures; and Dustin Washington, American Friends Service Committee, on addressing the domestic effects of the war on terrorism. The participants will then break into small groups, organized either by neighborhoods or by other interests, to plan practical ways to prevent a war on Iraq. Everyone will get back together to share plans in a final session chaired by the Rev. Zachary Bruce, pastor of the Freedom Church of Seattle. At this time, participants will be offered a chance to make a public commitment to oppose war in a number of ways. Sponsored by SNOW, Sound Nonviolent Opponents of War, a coalition of 31 organizations and many individuals, info http://www.snowcoalition.org or Fellowship of Reconciliation 206-789-5565
Sun Dec 8, and subsequent Sundays, 2 - 3 p.m., at Greenlake, near the intersection of 63rd and East Greenlake Way N at the crosswalk sign; Peace Vigil, Demonstrate Your Commitment to Peace, Please join us in our nonviolent witness; all peaceful people invited, bring signs, leaflets, and your friends and dogs, info greenlakepeacevigil@hotmail.com or http://www.greenlakepeacevigil.org
Mon Dec 9, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, at Grand Lodge Hall, 117 15th Ave. S. at Washington St; Dinner/ Potluck; On Human Rights Day: The On Going Struggle of the Filipino people towards Human Rights, National Democracy and Freedom. Filipino Workers Action Center are pleased to invite you to a dinner fundraising event with Marie Hilao-Enriquez (Secretary General of Karapatan Philippines and a former political prisoner). She will highlights the the worst violator of our people's rights with a complete summary report through visual presentation. A press conference will take place during the event. A $5-$100 donation is highly appreciated. rsvp 206-763-9611 or fwac9@yahoo.com
Mon Dec 9, 6:30 p.m., at Seattle Town Hall, 8th and Seneca; reception with Former EEOC Commissioner Ida Castro - the first Latina to serve in that role; Commissioner Castro served as Chairwoman of the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission from 1998-2000. She has received numerous awards throughout her distinguished career, including three Vice Presidential awards for improved government services, and the Public Service Award from Rutgers School of Law Alumni Association. Currently she is the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Personnel; free and open to the public, Hosted by the Honorable Jorge Madrazo, Consul of Mexico. Seattle Human Rights Day is sponsored by the Seattle Office for Civil Rights and the Seattle Human Rights Commission. The event commemorates the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which was adopted December 10, 1948; Co-sponsors include Grupo Mexico and Casa Latina. info 206-684-4540 or http://www.cityofseattle.net/civilrights/events.htm
Mon Dec 9, 7:30 p.m., door sales begin 6:30, at the Century Ballroom, 815 E Pine; Women in Black Benefit Concert with Holly Figueroa, Zoe Lewis, Julie Wolf, Kate Wolf, Erika Luckett, Karyn Schwartz, Karen Pernick, and special guest Hans Teuber. Women In Black is a global network of women banding together in public, dressed in black, in silent vigil to mourn and protest the political violence of the world and encourage non-violent solutions to conflict. advance tickets, $15, available at Bailey/Coy Books on Broadway, or online at http://www.scn.org/~wibnw/, info 206-208-9715 or seattlewomeninblack@yahoo.com
Dec 10, Human Rights Day
Tues Dec 10, noon - 1:30 p.m., in the Dome Room of the Arctic Building, corner of 3rd and Cherry, downtown; Former EEOC Commissioner Ida Castro - the first Latina to serve in that role - is the featured guest at the 7th annual celebration of Seattle Human Rights Day, Commissioner Castro served as Chairwoman of the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission from 1998-2000. She has received numerous awards throughout her distinguished career, including three Vice Presidential awards for improved government services, and the Public Service Award from Rutgers School of Law Alumni Association. Currently she is the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Personnel; Emma Moreno, who is Executive director of Entre Hermanos (a non-profit support and leadership organization for gay Latinos), is being honored with the City of Seattle's 2002 "Distinguished Citizen Award for Human Rights"; Seattle Human Rights Day is sponsored by the Seattle Office for Civil Rights and the Seattle Human Rights Commission. Mayor Greg Nickels will bring greetings from the City of Seattle, Judge Steve Gonzalez will serve as emcee and former EEOC commissioner Ida Castro will give the keynote address, "Human Rights: First Casualty in a Crisis?". Entertainment and light refreshments will be offered. The event commemorates the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which was adopted December 10, 1948; free and open to the public, info 206-684-4540 or http://www.cityofseattle.net/civilrights/events.htm
Tues Dec 10, 7 p.m., at University Temple United Methodist Church, 1415 43rd NE; UN Human Rights Day; Nominate an individual or group whose work you feel reflects the values of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the United Nations. Nominations forms at http://www.unaseattle.org/HumanRights2002.pdf, info United Nations Association 206-568-1959 or info@unaseattle.org or http://www.unaseattle.org
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to Events Nov 25 - Nov26 - Nov28 - Nov29 - Nov30 - Dec1 - Dec2 - Dec3 - Dec4-7 - Dec8-10 - Beyond - Ongoing - other ResourcesWeds Dec 11, 7 p.m., location TBA; planning meeting for SNOW, Sound Nonviolent Opponents of War, a new explicitly Nonviolent Coalition to Prevent a U.S. War on Iraq; organizations and individuals interested in working with others who commit to nonviolence in our actions, including respectful language to all, invited to work together; with 29 member organizations and growing, includes Seattle Chapter Fellowship of Reconciliation; Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility; People for Peace, Justice and Healing (Tacoma); American Friends Service Committee Pacific Northwest; Church Council of Greater Seattle; Buddhist Peace Fellowship; and others, request Points of Agreement from Jean bb369@scn.org or 206-860-9649, info F.O.R. 206-789-5565
Thurs Dec 12, and subsequent Thursdays; 5 - 6 p.m., at Westlake Park near 4th and Pine; Peace Vigil to protest U.S. policy in Afghanistan, Palestine/Israel, and Iraq with silent / visible presence, leaflets, and info table, by Women in Black, Women wear black; men welcome to stand at the sidelines or to leaflet; a peace group in the tradition of the women who vigil weekly in Israel / Palestine; info seattlewomeninblack@yahoo.com or 206-208-9715 or http://www.scn.org/~wibnw
Thurs Dec 12, and subsequent 2nd Thursdays, 7 p.m., at St. Mark's Cathedral, Conference Room, 1245 10th Ave E; Global Economy Working Group of the Church Council of Greater Seattle meeting; info Mary Margaret Pruitt 206-382-3785
Sat Dec 14, 1 - 5 p.m., at Miller Community Center, 330 19th Ave E between Republican and John; Seattle International Human Rights Coalition (SIHRC) presents "Local Cops, Global Cops: Militarization, Privilege and Human Rights", on the links between human rights at home and abroad. Weapons sales at home and abroad, racial profiling, police accountability, the care and feeding of current and future rogue states, fear and the political uses thereof; Speakers include Dustin Washington, from the People's Coalition for Justice and Geri Haynes from Physicians for Social Responsibility; SIHRC includes: Citizens in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador (CISPES), Citizens Concerned for the People of Iraq, Citizens for Overt Action, East Timor Action Network, Irish Northern Aid, Palestine Information Project, Seattle Colombia Committee, and Amnesty International (observer); info Frank Zucker, 206-547-7735
Sat Dec 14, and subsequent Saturdays; 4 - 5 p.m., Westlake Park near 4th and Pine; Peace Vigil and leafletting to Stop the war on Afghanistan, or any other country, and to defend civil liberties, by 911 Peace Coalition
Dec 15 - Jan 15, next campaign of The International Solidarity Movement to End the Occupation with nonviolent witnesses in Palestine; Palestine Solidarity Committee in Seattle offers advice and financial help. info 206-633-1086, or palestinejustice@aol.com or http://www.palsolidarity.org or +972-2-277-4602
Sun Dec 15, 1 - 5:20 p.m., at at Lacey Community Church, 4501 19th Ave SE, slightly west of College Street (#66 bus) in Lacey; The Olympia Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR) and the Olympia Movement for Justice and Peace (OMJP) are organizing one day of basic peacekeeper training locally to create a pool of trained peacekeepers who can help in future rallies, marches, etc. Learn how to do nonviolent crowd control to help rallies and marches be effective without disruption. Two highly skilled trainers from Seattle (Rosy Betz-Zall and Erica Kay) will facilitate. Please arrive slightly before 1. A donation will be requested to cover the costs. Please pre-register with Glen Anderson 360-491-9093 or glen@olywa.net
Sun Dec 15, and subsequent Sundays, 2 - 3 p.m., at Greenlake, near the intersection of 63rd and East Greenlake Way N at the crosswalk sign; Peace Vigil, Demonstrate Your Commitment to Peace, Please join us in our nonviolent witness; all peaceful people invited, bring signs, leaflets, and your friends and dogs, info greenlakepeacevigil@hotmail.com or http://www.greenlakepeacevigil.org
Thurs Dec 19, and subsequent Thursdays; 5 - 6 p.m., at Westlake Park near 4th and Pine; Peace Vigil to protest U.S. policy in Afghanistan, Palestine/Israel, and Iraq with silent / visible presence, leaflets, and info table, by Women in Black, Women wear black; men welcome to stand at the sidelines or to leaflet; a peace group in the tradition of the women who vigil weekly in Israel / Palestine; info seattlewomeninblack@yahoo.com or 206-208-9715 or http://www.scn.org/~wibnw
Thurs Dec 19, 7:30 p.m., at New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave S, 4 blocks south of S. Alaska St. on the #7 bus line; Radical Women hosts Women in War Zones: Eyewitness Accounts from the Middle East. Two local travelers to global hotspots will give a first-hand view of how women and children are being impacted by military aggression and economic sanctions. Ginny NiCarthy participated in a recent brigade to Iraq. Nuha Mousa has just returned from visiting her family in Palestine. Middle Eastern supper, with vegetarian option, available at 6:30pm for a $6.50 donation, all welcome, info, rides or childcare 206-722-6057 or 206-722-2453
Dec 21 - Jan 4, in Vietnam; What gives life meaning? What kind of world am I voting for through my consumption? Join simplicity leaders Vicki Robin and Linda Breen Pierce and Crooked Trails coordinator Chris Mackay for a unique cultural exchange to Northern Vietnam. As we experience living simply with indigenous peoples amid the spectacular natural beauty of Vietnam, Vicki and Linda will guide us to reflect on the simplicity lessons that emerge from this rich cultural exchange; We will trek from village to village through terraced fields of rice to meet our host families. Daily activities include working in the fields, working on the houses, embroidering new clothes for the New Year, tending the animals and participating in local song and dance. We will also be spending time each day in guided reflection with Vicki and Linda. We will have the opportunity to give back to our hosts by having a day of community service in the village of Lao Chai. Evenings will be set-aside for local language lessons, tribal council meetings and cooking with your families. this trip is for Teens and their parents or other responsible adults; fifteen days for only $3540 per pair, info http://www.crookedtrails.com/vietnam_simp.htm or Vicki Robin 206-527-0437
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to Events Nov 25 - Nov26 - Nov28 - Nov29 - Nov30 - Dec1 - Dec2 - Dec3 - Dec4-7 - Dec8-10 - Beyond - Ongoing - other ResourcesMon Jan 6, and subsequent 1st Mondays (Unless that is a holiday, then 2nd Monday), 5:30 p.m., at St. Mark's Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave E, 2nd floor conference room; Jubilee 2000 NW Coalition meeting, working for debt relief for world's poorest nations, info Betsy Bell, 206-933-1889 or Mary Margaret Pruitt 206-382-3785
Thurs Jan 9, and subsequent 2nd Thursdays, 7 p.m., at St. Mark's Cathedral, Conference Room, 1245 10th Ave E; Global Economy Working Group of the Church Council of Greater Seattle meeting; info Mary Margaret Pruitt 206-382-3785
Thurs Feb 13, 7 p.m., at the Standard's 527 South Main Street at 6th Ave; V-Day Seattle is a Benefit Production of Eve Ensler's "The Vagina Monologues" as part of the V-Day Worldwide Campaign; V-Day is a global movement to stop violence against women and girls. V-Day promotes creative events to increase awareness, raise money, and revitalize the spirit of existing anti-violence organizations. V-Day generates broader attention for the fight to stop worldwide violence against women and girls including rape, battery, incest, female genital mutilation (FGM), and sexual slavery. V-Day provides funding to create and nurture innovative programs to stop the violence. Tickets $10, proceeds will be donated to APIWFSC. The Asian & Pacific Islander Women and Family Safety Center, a nonprofit domestic violence organization, with a mission to "prevent violence against women and children through community organizing and education, and provide safe, appropriate alternatives for women and their children who face domestic violence and sexual assault in the Asian and Pacific Islander communities." info http://www.newfilipina.com/members/pngayon/02.10/VDaySeattlejna.html or on V-Day Worldwide Campaign http://www.vday.org, info or to volunteer joannnatalia_herstory@yahoo.com
Feb 16 - 25, delegation to Nicaragua; Global Exchange educational delegation Fair Trade and Globalization: Nicaragua. Coffee is the second most valuable traded commodity in the world, after only petroleum. This tour will explore first hand some of complexities of globalization in agricultural production, and focus on the Fair Trade alternative that is bringing community development and grassroots empowerment to farmers across the globe. Stay in a successful coffee cooperative and interview members of different cooperatives; Discuss the effects of globalization with grassroots organizations, labor activists, and women¹s groups in Nicaragua; Cost $1100 from Managua includes double-room hotel or guest house accommodations, two meals per day; transportation to and from all programmed activities; guides and translators; a qualified trip leader; all program activities; and reading materials. Lunches, airport departure taxes, tips, and personal expenses are not included. As often as possible, Global Exchange will arrange personal meetings to suit your particular interests. return a Global Exchange application, with a $200 deposit. a limited number of small scholarships, info Tanya Cole 415-255-7296, or tanya@globalexchange.org
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to Events Nov 25 - Nov26 - Nov28 - Nov29 - Nov30 - Dec1 - Dec2 - Dec3 - Dec4-7 - Dec8-10 - Beyond - Ongoing - other ResourcesOngoing, National Lawyers Guild has a website with info and links for those Arrested on 11-30-2000, Complaint Forms for Police Misconduct, Information on Filing Your Own Claims, including Forms and Video Presentations, Manual on Legal Rights, A Manual on Videotaping Police, NLG Report on the WTO Ministerial, NLG Report Waging War on Dissent, see http://www.nlgseattle.org
Ongoing, Stop Child Slave Labor and Poverty Wages in the Chocolate Industry; 43% of the world's chocolate comes from Ivory Coast where child slaves as young as 9 years old work in the fields; info Global Exchange http://www.globalexchange.org/cocoa, one source of fair trade chocolate http://www.serrv.org
Ongoing, Central Committee for Conscientious Objectors (CCCO) Conscientious Objector legal rights info http://www.girights.org & GI Rights hotline 800-FYI-95GI, A crucial element to slowing the military machine is helping individual GIs get out of the military! As CCCO has done since 1948, we are supporting individuals in their resistance and opposition to war. In particular, we are standing with a group of people - GIs, whose questioning and resistance are often forgotten during times like this. Founded in 1995, the GI Rights Hotline, a coalition of non-profit, non-governmental organizations, provides accurate, comprehensive, and objective information on draft registration, military discharges, civil rights in the military, and involuntary activation and deployment of military personnel. The work we do and the information we disseminate are known to enlisted people in numbers far greater than the thousands with whom we communicate personally. info on CCCO 510-465-1617 or 888-231-2226 or http://www.objector.org
Ongoing, visit http://www.usaforicc.org to take action to express support for the International Criminal Court and US participation in it! Isn't it time we stop letting war criminals get away with murder? This group's Steering Committee consists of UNA-USA, World Federalist Assn, Amnesty International, Campaign for UN Reform Feminist Majority, Human Rights Watch, Independent Student Coalition for the ICC, Lawyers Committee for Human Rights, Nuremberg Legacy Project, United Methodist Church-General Board of Church & Society, info Seattle United Nations Association 206-568-1959 or info@unaseattle.org or http://www.unaseattle.org
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for a more general ongoing Seattle-area peace & justice events calendar, see
http://www.scn.org/activism/calendar
http://www.scn.org/activism/PJ-cal.txt (text only version)
other web sites with events in the Puget Sound area http://www.tacomapjh.org (Tacoma), http://olynetwork.com and http://www.OlyFOR.org (Olympia) and http://www.bellinghampeace.org or http://www.revolutionz.org (Bellingham)
Weekdays,8 - 9 a.m., on SCAN, cable channel 77/29, daily show of Democracy Now! national independent news hour; the best in independent journalism each day covering national and international affairs, Hosted by award-winning journalists Amy Goodman & Juan Gonzalez; Featuring breaking stories around the globe dealing with war and peace, racial, social and gender justice, globalization, media criticism and the environment; info Ann Suter, Executive Director, Seattle Community Access Network, anns@scantv.org or 206-522-4758 or http://www.scantv.org
Contact Congressabout important issues: war, civil liberties, fast track Senator Patty Murray: (202) 224-2621 or (206) 553-5545, Senator Maria Cantwell: (202)224-3441 or (206) 220-6400, 888-648-7328 Jay Inslee: (202) 225-6311 or (425) 640-0233 (parts of north Seattle, plus Snohomish, Kitsap) Rick Larsen (202)225.2605, (425) 252-3188 Brian Baird (202) 255-3536, or (360) 695-6292 Norm Dicks (202) 225-5916, (253) 593-6536 Jim McDermott (202) 225-3106 or (206) 553-7170 (most of Seattle) Jennifer Dunn (202) 225-7761 or (206) 275-3438 (Bellevue) Adam Smith (202) 225-5893 or (253) 926-6681; If you don't know who your Rep is, or live outside WA, contact 2 senators and one rep via the Congressional switchboard is 202-224-3121; anyone can get the local and federal addresses and fax numbers of their reps by simply typing in their ZIP code at http://capwiz.com/wa/dbq/officials/
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