THURSDAY, JANUARY 18

4 PM. Michael Honey, University of Washington professor of Labor and Ethnic Studies and American History, discusses and signs Going Down Jericho Road: The Memphis Strike, Martin Luther King's Last Campaign, his new book about Memphis in 1968, one of the most turbulent years for the Civil Rights movement. University of Washington, Smith Hall, Room 102, Seattle; reception will follow. Sponsored by UW Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies and University Book Store. Free. Info: 206-634-3400.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 19

7-9:30 PM. Friday Night at the Meaningful Movies. Wallingford Neighbors for Peace & Justice present the film "Busting Out" at Keystone Church, 5019 Keystone Pl., west of I-5, just north of 50th, Metro Bus Routes 16, 26 & 44, Seattle. Discussion follows. Free and open to the public, but donations are kindly accepted. Info: www.meaningfulmovies.org.

7:30 PM. Legendary activist Daniel Ellsberg speaks at University of Washington Tacoma, 1710 Market St, Tacoma. Sponsored by UWT Arts and Lectures.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 20

Through Sun. Jan. 21. Citizens' Hearing on the Legality of US Actions in Iraq, in advance of the Feb. 5 court-martial of Lt. Ehren Watada at Fort Lewis. Evergreen State College, Tacoma campus, 1210 6th Ave. in Tacoma. Participants will include John Burroughs, Exec. Dir. of the Lawyers' Committee on Nuclear Policy, and David Krueger, Director of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation. Info: www.WarTribunal.org.

7 PM. John Burroughs, Executive Director of the Lawyers' Committee on Nuclear Policy. Plus other special guests and music. Emceed by ETS!'s Geov Parrish. A benefit for Ground Center for Nonviolent Action. Town Hall, 8th & Seneca, Seattle. Tickets $10 at http://brownpapertickets.com. Info: www.gzcenter.org.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 21

2:30 PM. Sunday Meaningful Matinee; Film: "Paradise Now." The first Palestinian film to be nominated for an Academy Award (2005). West Seattle Public Library, Admiral Branch, 2306 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA. FREE admission, FREE Popcorn for Peace & Juice for Justice! Presented by West Seattle Neighbors for Peace and Justice. Discussion follows. Info: 206.938.0224 or westseattleneighborsforpeace.org.

MONDAY, JANUARY 22

6:30-9 PM and subsequent 4th Mondays. Sustainable Ballard meeting and potluck. Sunset Hill Community Center, ground floor, corner of 30th NW & NW 66th, in Ballard (check website to confirm location). Please join us for discussions and workshops regarding the coming peak in oil production and what we can do as a community to help ourselves. Info: vic@sustainableballard.org or 206-789-7646 or www.sustainableballard.org.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 27

JAN 27-29, in Washington, D.C.; Action to Bring the Troops Home Now with United for Peace and Justice. The Jan. 27 March on Washington is an extraordinary chance to press the new Congress to take action to stop the US occupation of Iraq. United for Peace and Justice is also making plans for antiwar strategy meetings and skills trainings on Sunday, Jan. 28, and for a major grassroots Lobby Day on Monday, Jan. 29. Info: www.UnitedforPeace.org or 212-868-5545.

11 AM. Third Party and Independent Voters Forum. Klondike Gold Rush Museum, Jackson and Occidental, in the basement classroom. Featuring: Ruth Bennett, former Gubernatorial candidate (Libertarian), Gentry Lange, former King County Executive candidate (Green), Bruce Guthrie, former US Senate candidate (Libertarian) and Aaron Dixon, former candidate for US Senate (Green). Find out what happened behind the scenes of the US Senate debates--Channel 5 has been invited to send a representative. Hosted by the Progressive Party.

Time TBA. BioLyle's Homebrew Biodiesel Workshop. In Greenwood neighborhood; time and location given upon registration. Learn how to make biodiesel from used restaurant oil, as well as myths and facts about biodiesel, cold weather issues, local availability, and what's going on locally and nationally with the biodiesel movement. After the class, students will be invited to visit a small-scale home biodiesel processor. Registration and info: http://biolyle.com.

7-10 PM. Womansong Now, a benefit concert for the Seattle Chapter of the National Organization for Women. Kane Hall, UW Campus, Seattle. No-alcohol/all-ages event with free parking. Musical performances by Christy McWilson, Carrie Akre, and Cross-Eyed Kitty. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Washington State NOW WOCA--Women of Color and Allies Conference. Tickets available at www.nowseattle.org, www.brownpapertickets.com and the UW Husky Union Building. Info: Seattle NOW, 206-632-8547 or www.nowseattle.org.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 28

4 PM in Olympia. Public discussion on preparing for peak oil and global warming by creating a self-sustainable, progressive town with the help of other progressive activists and organizations. Vic's Pizzeria in the table and chairs area, 233 Division St NW, at Harrison, Olympia. Meeting is free, and free vegan and vegetarian pizza will be served. Info: www.ImagineSeven.org.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31

5:30-7:30 PM. Seattle Counter-Recruiting Meeting. University Friends Meeting Social Hall (above the American Friends Service Committee Office at 814 N.E. 40th St. in the U District), 4001 9th Ave NE, Seattle. Info: Amy Hagopian at hagopian.amy@gmail.com or Kathy Barker at 328- 2804 or kbarker715@comcast.net.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3

7 PM. Love and Justice Film Series screening: "Life and Debt." This incisive documentary by Stephanie Black uncovers the devastating effects of globalization in developing nations, specifically Jamaica. Come learn more about the debt cancellation movement called Jubilee and how you can get involved. Event is wheelchair accessible; infant "cry room" available; refreshments served. Stay afterwards for discussion and opportunities for taking action. Free admission. Queen Anne United Methodist Church, 1606 5th Ave. West, Seattle. Info: www.qaumc.org.

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

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