Still waging peace all over! Sound Nonviolent Opponents of War Puget Sound & beyond http://www.snowCoalition.org, Olympia plus http://www.olyevents.net, http://www.OlyFOR.org, Seattle plus http://www.scn.org/activism/calendar, Bellingham http://www.WhatcomPJC.org Tacoma http://www.ufppc.org

Ongoing Wednesdays, noon - 1 pm, NW corner of Sylvester Park, corner of Legion & Capitol Way, Olympia, Peace Vigil, come for all or part of the hour to sustain Olympia *FOR’s* persistent (every week for over 25 years) witness for peace and nonviolence; bring signs or use ours; info Glen 360-491-9093 or info@olyfor.org

Ongoing Thursdays; 5 - 6 pm, near the Westlake Park arch at 4th and Pine, downtown Seattle; Peace Vigil and leafleting by Women in Black, a group in the tradition of the women who vigil weekly in Israel / Palestine, info 206-208-9715

Ongoing Thursdays, 9 pm & Mondays 1:30 pm, TCTV channel 22 in Thurston County, Olympia *FOR* TV monthly program, March "From Palestine to Puget Sound: The Olympia-Rafah Mural Project." April "Creative Nonviolence and Iraq's Human Face." info Glen 360-491-9093 or http://www.olyfor.org

Ongoing Fridays, 4 - 5 pm, in front of the Bellingham Federal Building; join Bellingham *FOR* members and others in the Whatcom Peace Vigil followed by open discussion at Fantasia Coffee, info 360-733-4146

Ongoing Fridays, 4:30 - 6 pm, south end of Percival Landing, W 4th & Water, Olympia; Please join Olympia *FOR* in this very friendly peace vigil for all or part of this time. Signs provided or bring your own. info 360-491-9093 or http://www.olyfor.org

Ongoing Fridays, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, at Justice Works! Thomas House, 1117 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Seattle; Justice Works! meeting; with Updates on our projects, programs, campaigns. JW! is an organization affiliated with *FOR* whose mission is undoing racism in the criminal justice system as experienced by African Americans; info 206-303-7559 or http://www.justiceworks.info

Ongoing Saturdays, noon - 1 pm, Pearl St. at Locust, along Washington Park in front of Centralia library; 5th year of Vigil for Peace and Education by Fire Mountain *FOR*; info Larry Kerschner 360-291-3946 or http://www.firemountainfor.org

Ongoing Sundays, 12:30 -1:30 pm, at the Brackett's Landing sign, Main Street and Railroad Avenue, in downtown Edmonds; Snohomish County Women In Black, Silent Vigil For Peace; Everyone is welcome. info Beth Burrows beb@igc.org

Ongoing Sundays, 10 pm, on TCTV channel 22 in Thurston County; Olympia *FOR* sponsors documentaries on peace and social justice, info Carol 360-866-7645 or carolburns98@comcast.net

Sat March 1, 6:30 doors open, 7 pm program, at Langston Hughes Center, 104 17th Ave S. at Yesler, Seattle; The Washington Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty presents "Race and the Death Penalty." *WWFOR* belongs to WCADP. Suggested donation $25. Advance tickets available. info 206-622-8952 or http://www.AbolishDeathPenalty.org

Sat March 1, 7 p.m., at University Friends Meeting, 4001 9th Ave. NE, Seattle; David Smith-Ferri, author of "Battlefield without Borders", will speak. "Battlefield without Borders" is a book of poems about the suffering of the victims of the Iraq War. Benefits Direct Aid Initiative, providing assistance for urgent medical needs. Dessert and conversation. info http://www.snowcoalition.org or info@snowcoalition.org

Sun March 2, 2 - 4 p.m., at the Seattle Public Library, 1000 4th Ave, downtown Seattle; David Smith-Ferri, author of "Battlefield without Borders", will speak, see info above. co-sponsored by *WWFOR*

Mon March 3, and subsequent 1st Mondays, phone for future locations, 7 pm at at Horizon House, 900 University Street near Virginia Mason Hosp, Seattle; Jubilee 2000 NW Coalition meeting, working for debt relief for world's poorest nations, info Mary Margaret 206-382-3785 or http://www.jubileenw.org

Tues March 4, 1 - 3 p.m., at Timberland Library, 8th Ave between Franklin and Adams, Olympia; The Capitol City Roundtable invites the public to hear Glen Anderson, Olympia *FOR* activist, address What is Nonviolence and Why Does It Work? Discussion follows. info Bob Marugg 360-786-8602

Weds March 5, and subsequent 1st Wednesdays, 5:30 pm, at Labor Temple, Hall 8, 2800 1st Ave, Seattle; Jobs With Justice Seattle Organizing Committee meeting, *WWFOR* is a member of JwJ, info 206-441-4969

Fri & Sat March 7 & 8, 7 pm and 9 am - 5 pm, at the Canadian Memorial Church and Center for Peace,Vancouver, B.C.; conference 'Disarming the Heart: Pathways to Peace with John Dear, former director of national *FOR*. Register with Thomas Merton Society 604-669-2546 or tmsc@telus.net

Fri March 7, 7 pm, at Wesley Gardens, room A, main floor near Administrative Office, 815 - 2l6th St., Des Moines; South King County *FOR* meeting, topic TBA, info Marion 206-870-4139 or notarobot85@hotmail.com

Sat March 8, 10 am - noon, at the Centralia Public Library; meeting of Fire Mountain *FOR*. We will have a letter to the editor writing campaign. info Larry Kerschner 360-291-3946 or http://www.firemountainfor.org

Sat March 8, at Traditions Cafe, 5th & Water SW, downtown Olympia; Tom Rawson folk concert benefits Olympia *FOR*. Please buy tickets in advance if able. info 360-491-9093

Tues March 9, 3 - 5 pm, at Planned Parenthood, 2001 E. Madison, Seattle; Safe Schools Coalition meeting, *WWFOR* is a member, working to help schools become safe places regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation, attend in person or by phone; RSVP and info Beth Reis, beth.reis@kingcounty.gov, 206-296-4970

Sun March 9, 6 pm, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1515 W Harrison on Olympia's west side; Immigration Cafe. Learn about local immigration issues, the ICE raids, solidarity activities. Mexican dinner with vegetarian and vegan options. Suggested donation $25. Benefits local families affected by ICE raids and ESL program. info bridgesnotwalls@riseup.net

Mon March 10, 6:45 - 9 pm, at the Lincoln Elem. School cafeteria, 213 21st Ave. SE in Olympia; Introduction to Nonviolent Communication with NVC trainer Liv Monroe. A lively, engaging intro to this simple and very powerful system of interpersonal communication. no charge but donations are welcome. info 360-754-1600

Thurs March 13, 7 pm, at Traditions Café, 300 Fifth Avenue SW, Olympia; Bernie Meyer visited India as The American Gandhi, an envoy of peace, a voice for Gandhian principles. He brought eyes and ears to receive from India its messages for justice, peace, sustainability. He attended 4 major conferences and visited numerous sites and persons. Attend a sharing and dialogue about insights for Gandhian action.

Sat March 15, 2 - 4:30 pm, at Des Moines United Methodist Church, 2225 - 9th Ave S, Des Moines; Sixth Annual Peace Fair, featuring speaker Bill Block, Project Director, "The Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness in South King County"; tables of resources for a peaceful world; hear the Raging Grannies; highlighting homelessness, co-sponsored by South King County *FOR*, Pax Christi of St Philomena Church, South Enders for Peace & Justice, Des Moines UMC. info Marion 206-870-4139 or notarobot85@hotmail.com

Sun March 16, business meeting 3 pm, program 4 pm, potluck 5 pm, at Tacoma Friends Meeting House, 2508 S 39th St, Tacoma; Tacoma *FOR* Meeting, topic TBA. info David Lambert, 253-759-2280 or Vivi 253-572-4912

Sun March 16, potluck 5 pm, announcements 6, program 6:30, at Woodland Park Presbyt. Church, 225 N 70th, Seattle; Seattle *FOR* program with veterans Mike Kearney and Joe Colgan on "Forces for Peace" the need for more awareness of the realities of war and the need for justice for both veterans and civilian victims. Free, collection taken. info 206-789-5565

Sat March 22, noon, Meet at Todd Harry Park, 8720 North Thorne Lane SW, Lakewood, WA for gathering at Ft. Lewis, WA; Veterans, Soldiers and Civilians are invited. Soldier You're Not Alone, GI Rights Support Rally; 1 pm, Participatory discussion with veterans, soldiers and civilians; 2 pm, Speakers and Music; 3 pm, March to the Gates of Ft. Lewis; 3:30 pm, Bannering at I-5 and Vigil at the gates, 4 pm return to park. Co-sponsored by Tacoma *FOR*. info http://www.GiVoice.org

Tues March 25, 7 pm in Tumwater; Death penalty abolition committee of Olympia *FOR* meets. Everyone who opposes the death penalty is invited to help strengthen the movement to abolish this atrocity. info Chuck or Rozanne, 360-705-8520

Weds April 2, and subsequent 1st Wednesdays, 5:30 pm, at Labor Temple, Hall 8, 2800 1st Ave, Seattle; Jobs With Justice Seattle Organizing Committee meeting, *WWFOR* is a member of JwJ, info 206-441-4969

Fri April 4, 7 pm, at Wesley Gardens, room A, main floor near Administrative Office, 815 - 2l6th St., Des Moines; South King County *FOR* meeting, topic TBA, info Marion 206-870-4139 or notarobot85@hotmail.com

Fri April 4, 7:30 pm, at Mount Zion Baptist Church, 1634 19th Ave., Seattle; Seattle Peace Chorus spring concert, "Martin Remembered, A Choral Legacy of Love and Light," world premiere of choral work by Kent Stevenson. Dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., plus the stirring "Let America Be America Again," by SPC Music Director Frederick. Free

Sat April 5, & subsequent 1st Saturdays, 3 pm, Keystone Cong. Ch., 5019 Keystone Pl. N, Seattle; meeting of Interfaith Network of Concern for the People of Iraq working for peace in Iraq; info Rich Gamble 206-632-6021

Sun April 6, 3 pm, at Plymouth Cong. Church, 1217 6th Ave., Seattle; Seattle Peace Chorus spring concert, "Martin Remembered, A Choral Legacy of Love and Light," with choral work by Kent Stevenson, dedicated to Martin Luther King, Jr., plus "Let America Be America Again," by SPC Music Director Frederick West. Advance $13-15, at door $15-17

Mon April 7, and subsequent 1st Mondays, phone for location, Seattle; Jubilee 2000 NW Coalition meeting, working for debt relief for world's poorest nations, info Mary Margaret Pruitt 206-382-3785 or http://www.jubileenw.org

Fri-Tues April 11 - 15, in Seattle; Seeds of Compassion events featuring the Dalai Lama. info http://www.seedsofcompassion.org

Sat April 12, 10 am - noon, location TBA, Centralia-Chehalis area; meeting of Fire Mountain *FOR*. info Larry Kerschner 360-291-3946 or http://www.firemountainfor.org

Tues April 15, 3 - 5 pm, at Planned Parenthood, 2001 E. Madison, Seattle; Safe Schools Coalition meeting, *WWFOR* is a member, working to help schools become safe places regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation, attend in person or by phone; RSVP and info Beth Reis, beth.reis@kingcounty.gov, 206-296-4970 or http://www.SafeSchoolsCoalition.org

Sun April 20, business meeting 3 pm, program 4 pm, potluck 5 pm, at Tacoma Friends Meeting House, 2508 S 39th St, Tacoma; Tacoma *FOR* Meeting, topic TBA. info David Lambert, 253-759-2280 or Vivi 253-572-4912

Sun April 20, potluck 5 pm, announcements 6, program 6:30, at Woodland Park Presbyt. Church, 225 N 70th, Seattle; Seattle *FOR* program topic Nonviolent Civil Disobedience, "Living Nonviolence, Resistance: Our Hope for the Future" by presenter Sister Jackie Hudson, long-time activist opposing nuclear weapons. Free, collection taken. info 206-789-5565

Sat April 26, 9 am refreshments and registration, program 10 am - 4 pm, at Fauntleroy UCC, 9260 California Ave SW, West Seattle; *WWFOR* Spring Assembly. Enjoy lots of info sharing and networking with FOR folks. All thus plus lunch for only $15 (sliding scale more or less). Please pre-register by April 18 if possible. Download form from http://www.scn.org/wwfor info & carpooling 206-789-5565

Weds April 30, 1 - 1:50 pm, at Centralia Community College; Fire Mountain *FOR*. activist Larry Kerschner will speak on "Support the troops: an Ethical Inquiry." info Larry 360-291-3946

Sat May 3, 10 am - 4 pm, call for Seattle location; *WWFOR* area committee meeting, our governing body, all members welcome, info 206-789-5565

Sat May 3, & subsequent 1st Saturdays, 3 pm, Keystone Cong. Ch., 5019 Keystone Pl. N, Seattle; meeting of Interfaith Network of Concern for the People of Iraq working for peace in Iraq; info Rich Gamble 206-632-6021

Thurs - Sun July 3 - 6, at Seabeck, Wa; 50th Annual *FOR* Northwest Regional Conference "Persevering for Justice and Peace" with participants from Wa, Or, BC, and beyond. keynoter George Lakey, watch for mailing in April

Fri & Sat Nov 7 & 8, at Gwinwood Center, Lacey; *WWFOR* Fall Retreat 2008

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