THURSDAY, APRIL 13

7-9PM. Kickoff Meeting for Alliance for Democracy, Seattle Chapter. Alliance for Democracy is a new progressive populist movement (not a political party) setting forth to end corporate domination, to establish true political democracy, and to build a just society with a sustainable, equitable economy. Become a member of the steering committee or just attend to find out what Alliance is all about. Trinity United Methodist Church, Bridal Room, 6512 23rd Ave NW, Ballard, Seattle. Info: sounddemocracy.org or thealliancefordeomocracy.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 14

7-9:30PM. Wallingford Neighbors for Peace and Justice presents Friday Night at the Meaningful Movies and the film "Venezuela Bolivariana: People and Struggle of the Fourth World War." Film examines the Bolivarian Revolution in Venezuela recounting 500 years of the evolution of global capital from the conquest of the Americas to the implementation of neo-liberal globalization. It then focuses on popular movements of the late 1980's and the rise of revolutionary president Hugo Chavez. Facilitated discussion to follow with guests from Women and Cuba Coalition reporting back from their trip to Venezuela. Donations appreciated. Keystone Church, 5019 Keystone Pl, W of I-5, N of 50th, Metro routes 16, 26, 44, 82. Info: wnfp@bridgings.org or snowcoalition.org/event.php?h_id=31.

SATURDAY, APRIL 15

4PM. Independent Television Service (ITVS), KCTS Television Seattle, CARE USE, and Northwest Film Forum present a special screening of "The Devil's Miner." The film explores the lives of 2 Bolivian brothers, 12 and 14 years old, in their struggle to earn enough money in the Cerro Rico silver mines to continue their education. Their encounters with fate and religion play a role as they hope to change their destiny. Discussion to follow with organizations working to end world poverty. Free. Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave at Pike, Seattle. Info and RSVP: rsvp@communitycinemaseattle.org or communitycinemaseattle.org.

MONDAY, APRIL 17

Tax Day. Nonviolent Action Community of Cascadia (NACC) and other organizations will be leafleting area post offices with the War Resisters' League's "Where Your Income Tax Money Really Goes" pie-chart. Individuals and organizations are encouraged to help distribute flyers. Participation info: 206-547-0952 or seanacc.org.

6-9PM. Pro-Bono Legal Clinics for Nonprofits provided by the Nonprofit Assistance Center, King County Bar Association, and Seattle University School of Law. 45-minute consultations available on various nonprofit business topics. By appointment only. Ronald A. Peterson Law Clinic, Seattle University School of Law, 1112 E Columbia, Seattle. Info: 206-324-5850 or nacseattle.org.

TUESDAY, APRIL 18

6-9PM. First session of Advocacy and Organizing 101. Workshop covers how PTA's, student groups, neighborhood associations, and nonprofits can protect after-school programs, oppose development projects, help pass legislation, and otherwise effect change at the city and state levels. Strategize for getting media coverage, funding work, finding volunteers, working with public officials, and negotiating with the "other side." (Second session on Thursday, April 20.) $49. South Seattle Community College, Olympic Hall Building, 6000 16th Ave SW, Seattle. Registration and info: 206-764-5339 or southseattle.edu.

7PM. 2nd Annual Samuel E. Kelly Lecture featuring Devon G. Pena, Professor of Anthropology and American Ethnic Studies, on "Place, Identity, and Social Justice in the City: The Story of an Indigenous Diaspora." People of indigenous heritage from Mexico (Huichol, Chontal, Tojobal, Mixtec, Zapotec and others) living in the United States are remaking the face of urban centers like Los Angeles, which is home to 200,000 Zapotec Indians. Reception to follow. University of Washington Ethnic Cultural Theatre, Seattle. RSVP and info: Roxanne at uweop@u.washington.edu or 206-616-3085.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19

7 PM. Monthly Business/Editorial Meeting for independent and electronic bi-monthly publication Eat the State! Come opine, meet, volunteer. How do we do it every other week? People like you! Come be one of them! University Baptist Church, NE 47th and 12th Ave NE, 3rd Floor, NACC/SDC offices, University District, Seattle. Info: 206-903-9461 or ets@scn.org.

7 PM. Iraq: Why We Need To Leave Now. Personal stories from a soldier, a military mother, and a father whose son died in Iraq. Woodland Park Presbyterian Church, N 70th St. & Greenwood Ave. N. Sponsored by Phinney Neighbors for Peace and Justice. Info: Lou Truskoff, 206-783-0990.

THURSDAY, APRIL 20

6:45PM. Annual Meeting of the Abe Keller Peace Education Fund sponsored by University Friends Meeting Peace and Social Concerns Committee. Rwanda ... Darfur? Forcing Peace? An examination of humanitarian intervention with guest discussants Nick Mele, International Director of Communications for Nonviolent Peace Force, and Dr. James Maynard, United Nations Association. Is "humanitarian intervention" an ethical responsibility or just another name for war in a power-dominated world? 4001 9th Ave NE, Seattle.

Voices For the Silenced Protest at Weyerhaeuser's Annual General Meeting sponsored by the Seattle Rainforest Action Group (SeaRAG). Weyerhaeuser is clear cutting old growth forest, polluting water and air, stealing indigenous peoples' lands, and laying off Washington workers! Protest the unethical logging that is turning the last remaining ancient forests into office paper. Federal Way. Location details, time, info: agm@searag.org, 206-331-7646, searag.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 22

10AM-2PM. Volunteer for Earth Day 2006 Duwamish Alive! Earth Day Restoration Work Party to restore the health of Seattle's Duwamish River. Plant trees, remove invasive weeds, restore shorelines, and collect garbage. Noontime Earth Day celebration at Georgetown's Gateway Part and afternoon celebration at the South Park Neighborhood Association Building. Info and to volunteer: Robin Clark at 206-382-7007 or rclark@pugetsound.org, pugetsound.org.

Thru April 30. Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center (LHPAC) hosts 3rd Annual Langston Hughes African American Film Festival. Film categories include drama, animation, children/youth, lesbian/gay, documentary, art films and video--all focus on African American life and culture and topics of the international African Diaspora. Tickets at brownpapertickets.com. Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, 104 17th Ave S, off Yesler Way, Central District, Seattle. Schedule and info: filmfestinfo@langstonarts.org or 206-992-7048.

8PM. Celebrate Earth Day with an evening of spiritually incorrect comedy, satire, and activist entertainment. Alan Clements, a former Buddhist monk, war correspondent, author, human rights activist, and theatrical monologist performs his critically acclaimed one-man show "How to Save the World: God? Drugs? Revolution?" Sales to benefit Burma Project USA. Tickets $20/25 at brownpapertickets.com or 1-800-838-3006. Town Hall, 1119 8th Ave at Seneca, Seattle. Info: worlddharma.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 23

9:30AM. Forum on Darfur sponsored by SaveDarfurWashingtonState (SDWS). Amna Ibrahim, Sudanese human rights activist and University of Washington fellow, will present the main facts about the crisis in Darfur including historical background, social context, and pertinent statistics. Talk will also present information about community actions, policies, and legislation targeting the crisis. University Unitarian Church, 6556 35th Ave NE, Seattle. Info: savedarfurwa.org, Jerome Chroman at 206-522-9384 or Jerome@connectexpress.org.

MONDAY, APRIL 24

Thru April 25. Holocaust Remembrance Day, celebrated each year in the US and Israel. Info on local observance contact Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center at info@wsherc.org or 206-441-5747.

TUESDAY, APRIL 25

6:30 PM. Fixing Elections. Forum with Holly Jacobson, Paul Lehto, State Rep. Toby Nixon, and others. UW HUB Auditorium. Free. Info: http://seattlethunder.net, http://wafairelections.org.

7:30-9PM. Richard H, Gammon, PhD., Professor of Chemistry and Oceanography presents Conversations on Global Warming with moderator Dr. John M. Wallace, PhD., Professor of Atmospheric Sciences, University of Washington. Part of Earthkeepers Week. University Temple United Methodist Church, 1415 NE 43rd St, Seattle.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26

7 PM. Iran: Deja Vu All Over Again. Forum with Dr. Esmaeel Naeemi, Professor, Seattle Central Community College. Woodland Park Presbyterian Church, N 70th St. & Greenwood Ave. N. Sponsored by Phinney Neighbors for Peace and Justice. Info: Lou Truskoff, 206-783-0990.

THURSDAY, APRIL 27

6-10PM. DarFest: Because Genocide is Everyone's Concern--an arts festival to raise awareness about the ongoing genocide occurring in the Darfur region of Sudan. Music, dance, spoken word, visual arts, and educational displays including artists from the Southern Sudanese Community of Washington. Produced by the Save Darfur Coalition. $5/7 admission with all proceeds to benefit Doctors Without Borders, on of the few aid organizations on the ground in Darfur. HUB E Ballroom, University of Washington, Seattle. Info: ramathis@u.washington.edu or kmetz@seattleu.edu.

For an excellent and much, much longer compilation of upcoming and ongoing progressive events in Seattle, check out Jean Buskin's Peace Calendar: http://www.scn.org/activism/calendar/ or e-mail her at bb369@scn.org. Also, check out www.seattleactivism.org.

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