EVENTS WITHIN THURSTON COUNTY:
THE
FOLLOWING EVENTS OCCUR EVERY WEEK:
NOTE:
TCTV programs use cable channel 22 or 29, depending on your neighborhood in
Thurston County.
Every Sunday at 10 p.m.: Olympia FOR’s “Big Picture” Videos
on TCTV: The Olympia FOR
sponsors documentaries on peace and social justice on Thurston Community
Television. Each program runs at 10 p.m. every Sunday during the month.
Our newsletter and website will describe these programs further: FEBRUARY:
“All Power to the
People” Recognize Black History
Month by watching this history of the Black Panther Party, a significant element
in African-American consciousness-raising and social/political organizing in the
late 1960s and early 1970s. MARCH: “Military
Myths” and “The Ground Truth” Don’t believe what the
recruiters say! Young veterans expose the realities in one 30-minute program,
and veterans returning from Iraq discuss realities in the other 30-minute
program. Info: Carol 866-7645 carolburns98@comcast.net
Every
Monday at 1:30 p.m.: Olympia FOR’s TCTV Program: FEBRUARY: “Understanding
Terrorism” MARCH: “Innocent Iraqis
Are Dying” Our newsletter and website will describe these programs further.
Info: 491-9093 info@olyfor.org
Every
Wednesday from 12 to 1 p.m.: Peace Vigil
in NW corner of Sylvester Park (corner of Legion & Capitol Way). Please come
for all or part of the hour to witness in a very friendly way for peace and
nonviolence. We provide plenty of signs, or you may bring your own. Info:
491-9093 info@olyfor.org
Every
Thursday at 9 p.m.: Olympia FOR’s TCTV Program: Olympia FOR’s TCTV
Program: FEBRUARY: “Understanding
Terrorism” MARCH: “Innocent Iraqis
Are Dying” Our newsletter and website will describe these programs further.
Info: 491-9093 info@olyfor.org
Every
Friday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Peace Vigil
at south end of Percival Landing near W 4th Ave. Please join us for
whatever length of time you can. We provide plenty of signs, or you may bring
your own. Sponsor: Olympia FOR. Info: 491-9093 info@olyfor.org
Every
Friday from 5 to 6 p.m.: “Women in Black” Silent Vigil for Peace on the south side of W. 4th Ave. near the fountain.
Women only. Please wear black. Signs will be provided. “Women in Black” is a
loose network of women worldwide committed to peace with justice and actively
opposed to war and violence since 1988. While they are nonpartisan, they do encourage
a larger turnout from now through the election to give more visibility to the
peace message. Info: Cynthia 352-4891 or Linda 360-877-5768 pru4444@hctc.com
Sat
Jan 22: Holly Gwinn Graham & Joe Baque
do their annual performance with new songs, old songs and stories to heal the
heart and tickle your funnybones. Joe is a legendary pianist who has played
professionally for 70 years, and Holly writes and sings powerful, touching and
funny songs about peace & justice. 8:00 p.m. at Traditions Café, 5th
& Water. These concerts tend to sell out, so call traditions at 705-2819 to
buy advance tickets.
Sat Jan 22: “Dealing with Anger & Emotional Triggers – A Positive Approach”: Rod & Suska Davis’s workshop provides a close look at how we and others express and receive anger and other emotional reactions. Participant learn and practice Nonviolent Communication in order to connect with 'triggers' in a way that prevents conflict, builds self-esteem, and supports peace in relationships. Suska Davis, Ph.D., will facilitate. Sliding-scale fee $50-$125 per person. Visit www.fernhavencenter.com or call 754-1600 to register and get directions to the Olympia location. Bring your lunch, because there is nowhere nearby to buy it.
Mon Jan 24: Olympia Port Commission meets: Should they ship military supplies to Iraq? Local folks have formed the Port Response Steering Committee to inform themselves and others, and to urge public involvement in war & peace issues related to the Port of Olympia. Peace folks continue to attend Port Commission meetings to let them know the issue is not going away. The Commission meets at 5:30 p.m. today at the Port office. A workshop about the port will occur during TESC’s Synergy Conference (Feb. 9-12 – see below). To get more information or join the phone tree, contact Alice Zillah 357-7705 alicezillah@yahoo.com or attend the Port Response meeting, Sun. Feb. 6, 2:00 p.m. at the Free School, 808 Jefferson St. SE.
Tues Jan 25: Middle East Film Festival: 12:00 noon: “Naji Al-Ali: An Artist With Vision;” 4:00 p.m.: “Peace, Propaganda and the Promised Land;” 7:00 p.m.: “Divine Intervention” – All FREE in TESC Library 1706. Sponsor: Students Educating Students About the Middle East (SESAME), http://academic.evergreen.edu/groups/sesame/
Tues Jan 25: Interfaith Expressions: How People Pray: Everyone is invited to expand their understanding of practices of prayer in three different faith traditions and appreciate the diversity of faiths. 7:00-8:30 p.m. at St. Benedict’s Episcopal Church, 910 Bowker SE, Lacey (north of Pacific Ave, just past St. Martin’s College). This session features iconographer Heather Williams-Durka speaking about the long tradition of Icons as a form of prayer. Leslie Edwards-Hill will talk about prayer in the Baha’i tradition. And Andrea Partenheimer, Music Thanatologist for the Providence Spiritual Care Network, will play her harp and describe the use of music thanatology as a form of prayer. Following the presentations, participants will have the opportunity to talk in small groups about their own prayer traditions. Light refreshments will be served. $5 per person requested. Sponsor: Interfaith Works. Info: 357-7224
Wed Jan 26: Middle East Film Festival: 12:00 noon: “Beat of Distant Hearts: Art of Revolution in Western Sahara;” 1:30 p.m.: Speaker Adam Shapiro on the situation in Darfur; 4:30 p.m.: Filmmaker-Activist Adam Shapiro presenting the film “About Baghdad” – All FREE in TESC Lecture Hall 1. Sponsor: Students Educating Students About the Middle East (SESAME), http://academic.evergreen.edu/groups/sesame/
Thurs Jan 27: Community Youth Services celebrates its 35th anniversary with an open house, including refreshments. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. At12 noon witness the official dedication for Rosie's Place, the new daytime drop-in/resource center for homeless teens. 711 State Avenue NE. Info: 943-0780 ext. 116.
Thurs Jan 27: Draft
information session: Are you worried
about the draft? Wondering about the rumors? How likely is a draft to occur?
Which age groups are most vulnerable? Do you know how to protect your rights? Do
you understand the criteria for Conscientious Objector Status? Do you know how
to apply for CO or other classifications? What about methods of illegal
resistance? What about Canada? Glen Anderson from the
Thurston County Draft Counseling Center will provide accurate information at
7:00 p.m. in Seminar II room B-1107. Info: 491-9093 glen@olywa.net
or (360) 350-4627, or visit www.commonbread.org
Fri Jan 28: ACLU Lobby Day at the Legislature: ACLU members and supporters will meet with legislators on key civil liberties issues, including a statewide Bill of Rights resolution, voting rights discrimination, reproductive rights, diversity in higher education, and LGBT anti-discrimination. Info: 206-624-2184, field@aclu.wa.org or www.aclu-wa.org
Fri Jan 28: “Winter
Feast” – The Earth Service Corps Community Vegetarian Dinner and Fundraiser:
Come celebrate more than 10 years of youth empowerment and environmental action
at the 5th annual YMCA Earth Service Corps’ Winter Feast,
a community vegetarian dinner with live music, presentations, youth
performances, and a silent auction. Enjoy a buffet spread of the best vegetarian
dishes from our local restaurants! A $10-$20 sliding scale donation is
requested. 6:00-8:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 9th &
Washington SE in downtown Olympia. Info: Serena Becker 357-6609 x117 or Rochelle
Gause 357-6609 x104. YMCA Earth Service Corps Program Mission: We
empower young people to be effective, responsible global citizens by providing
opportunities for environmental education and action, leadership development and
cross-cultural awareness.
Sat Jan 29: "Mindfulness Meditation: Applying it to Daily Life and Spiritual Development" -- Geshe Jamyang Tsultrim of The Nalanda Institute teaches at The Lodge at Kennydell Park, Olympia, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Suggested donation of $35 includes lunch; no one turned away. Info: Bob Saunders 786-1309 robertssaunders@comcast.net
Sat Jan
29: Performance about Dorothy Day: A one-woman play, “Fool for Christ” will be performed by Sarah
Melici, an East Coast actress, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Michael’s Westside church,
17th & Overhulse NW in West Olympia. Dorothy Day, founder
of the Catholic Worker movement, rooted her life in faith and a commitment to
social justice including compassionate solidarity with the poor. While not
a fund-raising event per se, Don Foran, event organizer, will encourage
support for the continuing work of Bread and Roses and other Catholic Worker
communities. Info: Don, 352-5733 foranfam4@cs.com
Jan 30
through April 4: Gandhi-King Season for Nonviolence:
A growing movement is recognizing this 9-week period between the dates of
Gandhi’s and King’s assassinations as a time to deepen our understanding of
profound nonviolence and compassionate action for global healing. The
Olympia FOR can provide a study guide, which is also available from www.gandhi-king-season.net
Tues Feb 1: Speaker from Aceh: “History & Political Struggles of Aceh and Aid for Tsunami Victims”: Shadia Marhaban will speak about the Indonesian military occupation of Aceh and how we can support the Acehnese people, both politically and with humanitarian aid. (Aceh, located on the northern part of Sumatra Island in western Indonesia, was devastated by the Dec. 26 tsunami. The Acehnese people’s long struggle for independence from Indonesia has received little attention. Shadia Marhaban is a grassroots leader for human rights and independence. TWO EVENTS: 12:00 noon at TESC Library lobby, and 7:00 p.m. at Traditions Café, 5th & Water downtown. Info: Peter Bohmer 867-6431 bohmerp@evergreen.edu
Tues Feb 1: Middle East Film Festival: 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m.: Shorts: “Planet of the Arabs,” “Measures of Distance,” “BBQ Muslims,” preview an upcoming film on Palestinian hip-hop artists, and more. 2:00 p.m.: “Chronicle of a Disappearance;” 4:00 p.m.: “Dispatches: The Killing Zone” (Featuring a panel of Olympians who have worked and traveled in Palestine). – All FREE in TESC Lecture Hall 1. Sponsor: Students Educating Students About the Middle East (SESAME), http://academic.evergreen.edu/groups/sesame/
Tues Feb 1: Capitol City Roundtable: This monthly series of presentations and
discussions enjoys a loyal following and varying subjects. Enjoy
connecting with lively and well-informed senior citizens. Everyone
welcome! 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Olympia Timberland Library, 8th between
Franklin and Adams. Info: Bob Marugg, 786-8602
Tues
Feb 1: Tumwater City Council hears public testimony on Wal-Mart:
Topics may include the moratorium on big-box stores, the road expansion Wal-Mart
wants, and other relevant topics. The hearing will be at 7:00 at Tumwater City
Hall.
Wed Feb 2: Middle East Film Festival: 12:00 noon: “Souha: Surviving Hell;” 1:00 p.m.: Discussion with Therese Saliba on gender and liberation-resistance movements; 3:00 p.m.: “Afghanistan Unveiled;” 6:00 p.m.: “Algeria: Women at War” – All FREE in TESC Lecture Hall 1. Sponsor: Students Educating Students About the Middle East (SESAME), http://academic.evergreen.edu/groups/sesame/
Thurs Feb 3: Middle East Film Festival: 3:00 p.m.: “I Exist; 6:00 p.m.: “The Virgin Diaries: – All FREE in TESC Lecture Hall 3. Sponsor: Students Educating Students About the Middle East (SESAME), http://academic.evergreen.edu/groups/sesame/
Thurs
Feb 3: Dances of Universal Peace:
Let's dance & sing prayers for peace
in many languages! This is a public event, open to all. Simple circle dances,
each dance taught each time. Dancers focus on peace
and harmony and create a sense of solidarity and community while celebrating the
underlying unity of all the spiritual traditions of Earth Dances are
taught and led by Safiya Crane, Jo Curtz, Evie Fagergren, & Su Sikora. Live
music is provided by various musicians including Dick Hauser, Jo Curtz, Evie
Fagergren, Joe Tougas, and others.. 7:30-9:00 p.m. at
Unity Church, 1335 Fern St SW. Info: Safiya Crane 943-2623 or 94-DANCE www.dancesofuniversalpeace.org
Thurs Feb 3:
World Peace Prayer meeting: 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month at Lacey Community
Center, 6729 Pacific Ave SE. Sponsor: SGI-USA-Olympia chapter. (Sokagakkai
International is a lay organization of Nichiren Buddhism). Info: Scott or Fil
Lipsker 493-2431
Thurs Feb 3:
“Understanding Terrorism” – Olympia FOR TV Program: This
program debuts today and runs every Thursday at 9:00 p.m. and every Monday at
1:30 p.m. through February 28 on TCTV cable channel 29 or 22 in Thurston
County. Our newsletter and website will describe these programs further. Info:
491-9093 www.olyfor.org
Sat Feb 5: March &
Rally for Leonard Peltier: Olympia’s
carpool leaves from the parking lot at Harrison and Division at 10:30
a.m. for this Tacoma event, so see OUT-OF-TOWN CALENDAR below for more
information. Larry Mosqueda and others will speak. Contact OMJP for more
information.
Sat
Feb 5: Illuminated Ball – Benefit for Procession of the Species:
Come and light the darkness! Enjoy festive music (jumping Latin rhythms of
Seattle’s MangoSon and Olympia’s Sambanovo), various performing & visual
arts, hors d’oeuvres and beverages! (Age 21 & over) Grand Ballroom at
Eagles, 4th & Plum. Tickets: $25 in advance or $30 at door.
Tickets at Olympia Federal Savings branches, Rainy Day Records, Traditions, www.Buyolympia.com
. Info: 705-1087 www.procession.org
Sun Feb 6: Port Response Steering Committee meets: Local folks who oppose shipping war supplies from the Port of Olympia have formed the Port Response Steering Committee. They’ll meet at 2:00 p.m. at the Free School, 808 Jefferson St. SE. Info: See Mon. Jan. 24 item above or contact Alice 357-7705 alicezillah@yahoo.com
Mon Feb 7: "Faith Perspectives on Traditional and Same-Gender Marriage: A Public Conversation" – This community forum will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ramada Inn (621 Capitol Way). Panelists from different faith traditions will speak, and attendees will be invited to participate in small group discussions. The organizers hope to promote respectful conversation and deep listening among local community members of differing opinions who might not otherwise meet. Sponsor & info: Interfaith Works (357-7224), Rev. Art Vaeni of the Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation (786-6383), or Kathleen Peppard of the Community for Interfaith Celebration (943-4822).
Mon-Fri Feb 9-12: “Synergy: Sustainable Living Conference” – Connect the themes of Ecology, Design, Culture, Health, and Social Change! This 4th annual conference at TESC will attract 1,000 attendees, 50 presenters, and info tables from a number of groups, including Olympia FOR. Info: Alexis Jaquin 867-6493 alexis@ecomail.org www.evergreen.edu/synergy
Wed Feb 9: Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948) Makes a Personal Appearance: “Speaking the Truth with the Force of Love”: What does Gandhi have to say to us in 2005 in the U.S.? Based on extensive research and many compelling portrayals, Bernie Meyer shares Gandhi’s powerful, timeless message “in character,” 7:00 p.m. at Traditions Café, 5th & Water SW, Olympia. While Gandhi is known for using nonviolence to lead India to independence, people know less about his program and approach to daily living. Bernie presents Gandhi’s lessons of satyagraha (truth force) and ahimsa (nonviolence) to help us clarify our lives in our own contexts. (NOTE: Bernie will soon go to India as an invited presenter at an international conference on Gandhi.) Info: 570-0975 berniemeyer2001@yahoo.com
Wed
Feb 9: Olympia Movement for Justice and Peace (OMJP)
meets from 7 to 9 p.m. to plan a variety of activities to work for justice and
peace everywhere. Some meetings also include education about issues. Olympia
Center, 222 N. Columbia. Everyone is welcome. Info: Larry Mosqueda 867-6513 or
Alice Zillah 357-7705 omjp@omjp.org www.omjp.org
Wed Feb 9:
ACLU of Thurston County
meets at 7:00 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at the Olympia Center,
222 N Columbia. Explore future possibilities. Info: Heather Francks 570-1873 info@aclu-thurston.org
Fri
Feb 11: Global Warming – All-Day Conference at The Evergreen State
College: Substantial speakers will
address the scientific consensus, implications for the Pacific Northwest,
oceanic and forestry issues, energy policy, energy alternatives, economic
implications, and more. Registration and refreshments begin at 7:45 a.m., and
the conference runs from 8:15 a.m. to slightly past 5:00 p.m. The agenda is on
the web. http://www.evergreen.edu/events/climatechange/agenda.htm
Fri Feb 11: “Stories of
Our Heart’s Desire” – Heartsparkle Players Playback Theatre:
Playback Theatre is a spontaneous collaboration between performers and audience.
People tell moments from their lives, then watch them re-created with movement,
music and dialogue. Heartsparkle Players are an outstanding local group with a
loyal following. The Thunders join Heartsparkle as guest performers this
month. 7:30 p.m. at Traditions Cafe, 5th & Water SW. A
$5-$10 donation is suggested, but no one will be turned away. Info: Debe Edden
943-6772 debek@olywa.net www.heartsparkle.org
Sat Feb 12:
Friendly Supper Club: Enjoy
an informal potluck dinner with persons of other races. 6:30 p.m. Info: 456-2865Sun
Feb 13: Nonviolent Resistance – Gandhi’s Satyagraha movement in India: Watch
and discuss a 30-minute documentary about this historical case study, and
explore the implications for our own time and place – the power and
practicality of active nonviolence for resisting oppression and creating
positive social change. This is one segment of a 6-part series sponsored
by Olympia FOR and OMJP, focusing on the book and video series titled “A
Force More Powerful.” Also, one or two participants will summarize the
book’s chapter on this historical case. 2:00-4:00 p.m., Olympia Timberland
Library, 8th & Adams SE. Info: Alice Zillah 357-7705
alicezillah@yahoo.com or Glen Anderson 491-9093 glen@olywa.net
Sun Feb 13: “The
Underground Railroad” Film examines the
secret network that helped runaway slaves escape bondage. Observe Black History
Month meaningfully! 4:00 p.m. at Olympia Unitarian Universalist Church, 2200
East End St NW. Sponsor: OUUC Social Justice Committee. Info: Molly Gibbs mgibbs@olywa.net
Mon Feb 14: Marriage
Equality Rally & Lobbying Day: 12
noon to 1 p.m. on Capitol steps. Sponsor: Religious Coalition for Equality, an
interfaith association of clergy and lay persons committed to educating our
state’s citizens about marriage equality for every couple and civil rights for
everyone. Info: Stan Kehl 206-930-6253 www.religiouscoalition-wa.org
Mon Feb 14: “Peace
Talks” – “Peace – Ready,
Set, Go” – Each month this new monthly discussion series will
focus on a different aspect of life, from the very personal to the very global.
Two or three guests will briefly present the subject from their perspective.
Within 30 minutes all participants may begin a conversation about the issue.
This month’s discussion begins with brief presentations by Deb Langhans and
Keith Keyser, who organized the January 15 “100,000 AND COUNTING” event on
the Capitol grounds; Terry Zander, who created and organized “A THOUSAND DRUMS
FOR PEACE,” and Alice Zillah, a key organizer in the Olympia Movement for
Justice and Peace (OMJP). 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Traditions Café, 5th
& Water. Info: Terry Zander, 786-1693, tezzer1@msn.com
Sun Feb 20 VFP109 Chapter Meeting: 2:00 – 4:00 PM Plenty!, 400th W. 4th Ave Olympia
EVENTS OUTSIDE THURSTON COUNTY:
Hundreds of
events and activities (mostly in Seattle area) are listed at Jean
Buskin’s calendar at www.scn.org/activism/calendar
. She’ll e-mail it to you regularly if you request it at bb369@scn.org
and specify text and/or RTF format.
Every
Saturday: Peace Vigil in Centralia: 12
noon to 1 p.m. on the edge of Washington Park at Locust & Pearl in downtown Centralia.
Sponsor: Fire Mountain FOR. Info: Stephen Barlow 360-736-8784 or June Butler
360-748-9658
Sat Jan 22:
“WHO'LL STOP THE REIGN?” -- Another Seattle Rolling Thunder Democracy
Festival: 1:00 to 8:30
p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 6512 NW 23rd in Ballard (corner of 65th
& 23rd), Seattle. Free admission but $5 to 10 donation suggested.
1:00 Info tables from dozens of local grassroots orgs; 2:00 “Taking Stock
& Talking Strategy” lively panel; 3:45 Concurrent Sessions (Reframing
Political Discourse, Economic Justice, Election Reform, Social Security,
Counter-Recruitment, and Peak Oil & Energy Wars & Sustainability); 5:30
Dinner from Pan Africa Restaurant and a Play (“Fear Channel News,” an
off-the-street theater by Weapons of Mass DistrAction Players; 6:30 Music. Info
www.seattlethunder.net
Mon
Jan 24: Sister Helen Prejean speaks against the death penalty and promotes her new book. 7:00 p.m., First Baptist Church of Seattle,
1111 Harvard Ave, slightly up the hill from downtown. Free admission. Sponsor:
Elliott Bay Books. Info: 206-624-6600
Thurs-Sun
Jan 27-30: Unity and Diversity in Religion and Culture: International
Conference: “Seeking
Solutions to Global Conflict” at Seattle Center. Registration: www.networkforpeace.org
Info: Skye Burn skyeburn@onebox.com
360-527-3006
Thurs
Feb 3: "Documenting Atrocities in Darfur, Sudan”:
Since achieving independence in 1956, Sudan has been wracked almost continuously
by civil war. Despite a recent peace agreement, genocide exists. Ethnicity,
religion and oil are factors. Expert speakers include Professor Sam Totten,
scholar in Genocide Studies, who will report his findings from visiting Darfur a
few months ago as a member of the 24 person Darfur Atrocities Documentation
Team. 6:30 p.m., University Unitarian Universalist Church, 6556 35th Avenue NE, Seattle.
Endorsed by Seattle FOR and many other groups. Info: 206-525-8400
Sat
Feb 5: Peak Oil Crisis – Organizing Meeting:
The Western Washington FOR is leading some efforts to organize outreach and
activities (e.g., a regional spring conference) about the Peak Oil crisis –
the chaos that will occur when global oil production peaks and starts to decline
in the next few years while global oil demand continues to rise exponentially.
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. near the WWFOR office, Woodland Park Presbyterian
Church, 225 N. 70th Street, Seattle (Phinney Ridge, NW of
Woodland Park). Info: WWFOR at 206-789-5565 wwfor@connectexpress.com
Info & carpooling from Olympia: Glen (360) 491-9093 glen@olywa.net
Sat
Feb 5: Leonard Peltier March and Rally:
Join with greatly diverse people throughout the Northwest for the 12th
Annual regional event marking the International Day of Solidarity with Leonard
Peltier. This Native American activist has been imprisoned since the
1970s, after apparently having been framed and treated unjustly by the FBI and
other federal powers. The March for Justice begins at 12 noon at Portland Ave
Park in Tacoma. (Take Portland Ave. exit off I-5 and turn right.
It’s on Portland Ave. between E. 24th and E. Fairbanks Ave.) Olympia’s
carpool leaves at 10:30 a.m. from the parking lot at Harrison and
Division at 10:30. The Rally for Justice begins at 1:00 p.m. at the US Federal
Court House, 1717 Pacific Ave So., Tacoma. Info: www.LeonardPeltier.org
Sat
Feb 5: “Stopping the Merchants of Death” – Ethics and US Policy in Iraq:
Father Simon Harak, SJ, of the War Resisters League speaks. He is intimately
familiar with Iraq through first-hand experience, and has dedicated his life to
non-violent peaceful resolution. He co-founded Voices in the Wilderness, which
was nominated in 2001, 2002 and 2003 for the Nobel Peace Prize. Endorsed by
Seattle FOR. 7:00-9:00 p.m., Schafer Auditorium, Lemieux Library, Seattle
University. Info: iggydog@aol.com , wwfor@connectexpress.com
, 425-822-5990, or 206-789-5565
Fri-Sun
Feb 11-13: Seattle Democracy School & Corporate Personhood: The Program on Corporations, Law, and Democracy (POCLAD) is helping
to educate people about skills and tactics for challenging corporate control of
government. Seattle weekend event info: Jeff Reifman 206-706-7770 jeff@reifman.org
, www.constitution411.org/natl_dem_schl/main/natl_ds.html
, and www.poclad.org
Sat Feb 12: Compassionate
Listening workshop: “Bridging the Divide – Opening Our Hearts in Troubled
Times”: Enjoy Andrea Cohen’s
experiential workshop, 9:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., University Congregational Church,
4515 16th Ave NE, Seattle. $95 (or $150 for two persons).
Register by January 31. Ariel 206-328-2827
Sat Feb 12: Tom Rawson
& friends – Folksong Concert to benefit Seattle FOR:
7:00 p.m., Woodland Park Presbyterian Church, 225 N. 70th (Phinney
Ridge, slightly NW of Woodland Park), Seattle. Refreshments. Suggested
donation $10-$20. Info: 206-789-5565