Alki Beach Cleanup: Sat May 14, 9:30 to Noon
Meet at the Courtyard at the Alki Beach Bathhouse, 1702 Alki Ave SW. Join Mayor Nickels and friends and neighbors to pick up litter and weed.
Contact stan.lock@seattle.gov 233-2045

Megawatt First Annual West Seattle Community Sale: Sat. May 14. Community-building newcomer Megawatt Junction organizes a mass W. Seattle yard sale, distributes maps. Meet neighbors, benefit this org, buy, sell and recycle.
Lots of community information and volunteering ops on their website, esppecially with schoolkids and seniors. Mary Ellen & Maryann, 2725 California Ave SW 206-938-4120

Function at the Junction: Weekly Antiwar Demonstration by West Seattle Neighbors for Peace and Justice, Sunday 12 Noon at Alaska & California Ave. Just show up, signs are provided, or make your own. We also have buttons and leaflets.
Call Dina, 206-517-8033 dinalydia@yahoo.com or
John Repp, 206-932-9522 jmrepp@comcast.net

Phinney Neighbors for Peace & Justice: Every Tuesday, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m., at Woodland Park Aurora pedestrian overpasses, meet on the northernmost overpass in Woodland Park, cover three pedestrian overpasses with Peace Signs and Banners. Iinfo John Bito, PNPJ liason: nowar@journeymansparty.com or www.snowcoalition.org/

Madrona Leschi Citizens against the War
Peace Vigil every Friday, 7:30 - 8:30 am, at 23rd and Union, Seattle. Let those driving to work see that they aren't the only ones against the war. Pass out white ribbons. Bring signs, gloves, yourself, leaflets, candles, come for all or part.

Westlake Peace Vigil, started by 911 Peace Coalition, Sat. May 7, and subsequent Saturdays, 2- 4 PM, at Westlake Park near 4th and Pine, Seattle; Vigil and leafletting to stop pre-emptive war and defend civil liberties, has been going on over 2 1/2 years. Info commiett@yahoo.com

Wallingford Neighbors for Peace: Every Wednesday, 5:30 - 7PM, at Wallingford and 45th, Seattle. Dust off your "No Iraq War" signs and let's make them obsolete this time! Info wnfp@comcast.net

Peace Vigil in Ballard: Ever Wednesday, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., NW Market St and 22nd NW, Seattle. The focus is on ending the war, the occupation, prisoner abuse, and the theft of our country's wealth for military purposes. BallardPeaceActivists has been at this location for over 2 years. Pick up new buttons, bumper stickers, greeting cards, peace flags, etc. Info: ballard@snowcoalition.org or Jean Darsie jdarsie@earthlink.net or 206-920-0412

Silent Peace Vigil by Women in Black, to protest U.S. policies In Iraq, Afghanistan, Palestine, and elsewhere, every Thursday, 5 - 6 p.m., at Westlake Park near 4th and Pine, Seattle. Women wear black, men welcome to stand at the sidelines or to leaflet. Info:
seattlewomeninblack@speakeasy.net or 206- 208-9715

THE WAR IS OVER if you want it sponsored by Not In Our Name Project
May 7 (Saturday), 3:00 PM, Mural Amphitheatre at Seattle Center
A free concert event: More than a dozen local bands, plus the new "Not In Our Name Statement of Conscience" performed by Art of Resistance. The Statement of Conscience, opposing the domestic and international agenda of the Bush government, is signed by over 13,000 people, including many well-known artists, academics, authors and political figures.
To read the Statement and see a list of signers,
visit NOT IN OUR NAME
Contact Email: seattle@notinourname.net

Citizens Concerned for the People of Iraq and the Interfaith Network of Concern for the People of Iraq, Sat. May 7, and subsequent 1st Saturdays, 3 - 5 PM
Keystone Congregational Church, 5019 Keystone Place N, just north of N 50th and Sunnyside N, Seattle.
Since 1996, challenging the U.S. embargo which killed thousands of children per month, now reassessing how to promote peace and support Iraqis. INOC is a program unit of the Church Council of Greater Seattle, info Rev. Rich Gamble, spambles@yahoo.com or 206-632-6021

Counter Recruiting by North Seattle Neighbors for Peace & Justice
Every Thursday, 11:45 am - 12:05 pm, at Ingraham High School, 1819 N 135th Street, usually at the entrance to the dining hall, Seattle. We talk to students and hand out anti-recruitment material.
To help staff the table contact Charles: ucitall@yahoo.com
See also the Mainstreet Moms "Leave My Child Alone" counter-recruiting program

Meeting of SOUND NONVIOLENT OPPONENTS OF WAR, or SNOW. Monday May 9, 7 p.m., at Woodland Park Presbyterian Church, 225 N 70th, Seattle; 206-789-2684

The Majority Visibility Project: Friday May 6, and subsequent Fridays, 6:30 until ? PM, at The Majority Visibility Project office, 915 West Blaine, Queen Anne Hill, Seattle. Best parking is on 9th or 10th Ave W.
Want to make your own recyclable, waterproof banner? For local events? To spread grassroots messages to the masses? This is where STAND UP SEATTLE! (student antiwar group) meets for their weekly banner workparty. Potluck dinner, too! Drop by for 10 minutes or stay all night. Info 206- 323-9451 or majorVis@comcast.net

IRAQ: AFTER TWO YEARS OF OCCUPATION, What Lies Ahead? Wed May 18, 7 pm, at Woodland Park Presbyterian Church, 225 N. 70th St., Seattle; Phinney Neighbors for Peace and Justice Forum Series "Start Making Sense". With Maria Tomchick, Co-editor at Eat the State; Nikhil Singh, Associate Professor of History, UW. Singh and Tomchick return for a thoughtful and provocative review of the latest in Iraq and predictions for the coming months. Goodies & coffee. Info Mark Niehaus 206-781-3462

"RE-ENTRY: Psychological and physical issues for Iraq War veterans"
A Panel, Video Screening, and Discussion.
Sunday May 15, 6:30 PM, at Olympic View Community Church, 425 NE 95th, Seattle.
As more soldiers are returning from Iraq, what injuries do they carry? Post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, illness or physical disabilities, job loss, or simply trying to fit in. Panel of medical and public health professionals.
Info: lakecitysnow@hotmail.com

• How does our society find itself in such a long sequence of wars?
• How did the optimism and confidence of a few short years ago give way to the anxiety we feel today?
• Why are we so compliant?
• How can we find transformative leaders?

ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF DEMOCRATIC SELF-GOVERNANCE within your own neighborhood or city, place of work or community.
Join author Jim Rough. Tues. May 10, 6:30 - 7:30 PM at Capitol Hill Library, Upstairs Meeting Room, 425 Harvard Ave E, Seattle.
Do you ever feel like the world's problems are just too big for our society to overcome? Or, have you struggled with the idea that to do good in the world you must pick and choose from a long list of important social causes? The answer to today's major problems is a higher quality of thinking, talking and problem solving than we normally use.
DeAnna Martin, Center for Wise Democracy
206-459-8429, delovelyd@msn.com

Foolproof "American Voices" Series:
Thursday, June 16, 2005 - George Lakoff Still Available! Town Hall (8th & Seneca) 8:00 pm

Friday Night MEANINGFUL MOVIES by Wallingford Neighbors For Peace and Justice,
Friday May 6, and subsequent Fridays, 7 p.m., at Keystone Church, 5019 Keystone Pl., West of I-5, just North of 50th.

Sunday Afternoon Meaningful Matinees,
West Seattle Neighbors for Peace & Justice
May 12 and Third Sunday of each month.
West Seattle Library, 2306 42nd Ave. SW,

Mike Hoffman, founder of IRAQ VETERANS AGAINST THE WAR, will be in the Seattle Area MAY 23 - 26, watch for events info gary@vfp92.org or mjward1@comcast.net

Pentecost Jubilee Festival, Fri-Sun May 13 - 15, Trinity United Methodist Church, 6512 23rd Ave. NW, in Ballard, Seattle.

"We are concerned that this nation is moving towards a fascist state that uses Christian symbols, language and heritage as a prop to justify militarism and economic violence. This Festival will assist in creating a strategy of resistance and a practice of a positive alternative."
Co-sponsored by Trinity United Methodist Church, Earth Ministry, Jubilee Northwest and Rolling Thunder. Rich Lang 206-784-2227

Rabbi David Forman, founder of Israeli group RABBIS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS will speak Friday May 13, at Temple De Hirsch Sinai, 1511 East Pike Street, Seattle; info 206-323- 8486 or info@rhr.israel.net

"This training is for anyone who wants to build a diverse movement for social change; wants to vision for a positive future; wants to take action for deep and lasting change; and wants to connect with heart, community, & spirit. Circles of Change brings together small groups of diverse activists and concerned individuals for the purpose of building community and developing the Four Core Strategies.

Join us if you want to: --gain confidence and skill using tools that support four core strategies for movement-building; --grow your ability to work with group dynamics using a heart and spirit-focused perspective; --develop relationships with people who share a commitment to making change; and --be nurtured as you take on the challenge of leadership. A luscious lunch will be provided by Café Flora"

For registration & directions, contact: sharon@spiritinaction.net or 877-356-4612

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION WORKSHOP; The National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI), Seattle chapter. Tuesday May 10, 9 am- 4 PM, at Safeco Jackson St. Center, 23rd & Jackson St. in the Central District of Seattle. $30-$100, sliding scale

This interactive workshop leads participants though a series of experiential activities geared toward building concrete skills for effective communication. Ideal for Activists and Executives, Educators and Students, Lawyers and Social Workers and anyone who values open communication in their lives. Facilitated by Carrie Roche and Darlene Lee.

Register on our website: http://www.scn.org/ncbisea/. Click on Calendar of Events, Info on NCBI Seattle and our workshop offerings. NCBIDarlene@aol.com, or 206-323-5427

Camp Wellstone: Two-and-a-half day training program. Seattle - Fri-Sun, June 10-12. Learn new strategies to win on issues. Help elect progressive candidates. Build your leadership and the leadership of others. More information on the camp at www.wellstone.org

DemocracyFest in Austin, Texas, June 17-19th. Guests include Howard Dean, Molly Ivins, Jim Hightower plus Jeffrey Felman and Markos Moulitsas of Daily Kos! Tickets $55.

Democracy for Washington Fundraiser with guest Jim Dean, Saturday, May 14th
More details as forthcoming.

Global Visionaries Auction May 7 (Saturday), 6:30-10:30 at St. Dimitrios Church, 2100 Boyer Avenue East Seattle Join Global Visionaries for a spirited evening and make a difference in empowering our local youth to become the leaders of tomorrow. This will be an Auction and Cultural Evening, featuring silent and live auctions that include vacation getaways, authentic Guatemalan artwork, and a variety of exciting auction items, live entertainment by a Cuban Salsa Band, tapas and hors d'oeuvres, local wine and Guatemalan Colors. Website for more info: http://www.global-visionaries.org Contact Chris Fontana, Email: fontanas@global-visionaries.org Phone: 206-322-9448

Tomorrow's Children.org: Non-profit org of Robin Fasano, the humanitarian activist who spoke to us last month. Robin is accumulating medical supplies which she will personally deliver to desperate hospitals in Iraq.
dKOs diary:Marla is Dead, but Robin Continues

Eat The State! Monthly business & editorial Meeting for this Independent newspaper.
Wed May 18, and subsequent 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m., University Baptist Church, NE 47th and 12th Ave. NE, 3rd Floor (the NACC/SDC offices), in the U-District, Seattle;
Come opine, meet, volunteer. How do we do it every other week? People like you! Come be one of them! info 206-903-9461 or ets@scn.org

FUN, I mean NETWORKING,
for Daily Kos Bloggers

GTG at Pike Place Brewery Sat, May 14th 7PM
Barbeque at Golden Gardens, Sat, May 22, 11-4

34th District Dems Monthly Meeting - Wed May 11th, The Hall at Fauntleroy, 9131 California Ave SW , 6:30 PM social, 7:00 PM meeting. Principal speaker: Greg Nickels, Mayor of Seattle, including a question and answer session with 34th District members. Also: Dan Becraft and Peter Coates, running for Port of Seattle Commission, Cheryl Chow, candidate for Seattle School Board, other candidates to be announced.

Democratic Party Meetup, hosted By David Kratchnik.
Tuesday, May 10 at 7:00 PM, Uptown Espresso 2504 4th Ave Seattle, WA 98121 Phone 206-441-1084

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