THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

6-7:30 PM. 3rd of 6 sessions: Democracy Conversations, A Civics Book Club on the Book: The Assault on Reason, by Al Gore. Free. Facilitator, Cecile Andrews, author of Slow is Beautiful: New Visions of Community, Leisure, and Joie de Vivre at Greenwood Branch, Seattle Public Library, 8016 Greenwood Ave. N, Seattle; info Cecile Andrews cecile@simplicitycircles.com or 206-783-1152.

7-8:30 PM. Chris Finan Speaks on "From the Palmer Raids to the Patriot Act: A History of the Fight For Free Speech In America." Kick off Banned Books Week with this talk by the author of a new book on the struggle for free speech in America. Free and open to the public. Seattle Public Library, Central Library, Microsoft Auditorium, Level 1, downtown Seattle.

7 PM. Northwest Environmental Education Council presents a Film "The Great Warming." Narrated by Alanis Morissette and Keanu Reeves. Just as other generations spoke of a Great Plague and a Great Depression, our children will be compelled to endure The Great Warming--and find a way to conquer its consequences. Free; Donations taken. Camp Long Environmental Learning Center, Main Building, 5200 35th Ave. SW, Seattle; info Northwest Environmental Education Council rsobol@nwetc.org or nweec.org/ea.htm or 206-762-1976.

7:30 PM. Naomi Klein on "The Shock Doctrine." Naomi Klein, award-winning author and anti-globalization activist, returns with The Shock Doctrine, in which she takes on Milton Friedman's laissez-faire, free-market economic theory of capitalism. Klein believes that the global economy resulting from the embrace of Friedman's work capitalizes on crises created by nature or war and has created a disaster-capitalism complex. Tickets are $5 at the door only. Town Hall Seattle, 8th & Seneca, Seattle; info townhallseattle.org.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

7-9:30 PM. Friday Night At the Meaningful Movies and Wallingford Neighbors for Peace and Justice present the film "Why We Fight." "Why We Fight" is an unflinching look at the anatomy of the American war machine, weaving unforgettable personal stories with commentary by a "who's who" of military and beltway insiders. Facilitated discussion to follow. Free and open to the public, but donations are kindly accepted. Keystone Church, 5019 Keystone Pl., West of I-5, just North of 50th, Metro Bus Routes 16, 26 & 44, Seattle. Info: meaningfulmovies.org.

8 PM (doors at 7:30). The UW International Socialist Organization presents: David Rovics Live. David Rovics has been called the musical voice of the progressive movement in the US. $10. UW Kane Hall rm 110, Seattle; tickets at ticketswest.com, or at the door, info seattleiso@gmail.com or 206-905-9814.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

& SUN SEPT 30, 11 AM-6 PM & 11 AM-5 PM. Sustainable Ballard presents the 4th Annual Ballard Sustainability Festival. One of the highlights of our festival will be the Swap-o-Rama-Rama, where you'll be able to make your own fashions by recombining and recycling recycled clothing! Lots of volunteers needed. Contact Andrea Faste 206-783-6963 or amfaste@comcast.net. Ballard Commons Park, Seattle; info http://fest.sustainableballard.org.

In Seattle: The 21st Annual Seattle Aids Walk! Please join Lifelong AIDS Alliance to honor our loved ones by continuing the fight against HIV/AIDS. We need to raise $800,000 this year to continue providing critical services and we need your help! Walk at the event, join or create your own walk team, sponsor a friend who is walking, or volunteer. Info and Sign up: lifelongaidsalliance.org.

8 PM. KBCS 91.3 FM presents a special fundraising concert with the celebrated Trakija Ensemble. Together with the legendary Ivo Papasov on clarinet and Yuri Yunakov on saxophone, the ensemble will be performing in support of their most recent critically acclaimed recording Together Again. The Carlson Theater on the campus of Bellevue Community College. Info: www.kbcs.fm.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2

Mohandas Gandhi's Birthday.

6-10 PM. Feast at the Market. It's a moveable feast all for a good cause, the Pike Market medical clinic, one of the busiest clinics in the city that serves all people, regardless of ability to pay. Sample fare at 20 restaurants in or near Pike Place Market. Tickets and info: www.psnhc.org/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&c ntnt01articleid =1&cntnt01returnid=10

7:30 PM. John Bowe: Slavery--The Dark Side Of The Global Economy. In Nobodies: Modern American Slave Labor and the Dark Side of the New Global Economy, John Bowe travels from the agricultural lands of Florida to a welding plant in Tulsa to the factories and brothels of Saipan to compile a first-hand report on the working conditions that corporations in the global economy depend on but do their best to ignore. Town Hall Seattle, 8th & Seneca, Downstairs, enter on Seneca Street, Seattle; tickets are $5 at the door. Info: townhallseattle.org.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4

10 AM-2 PM. Multicultural Employment Fair. Participation is free. Edmonds Community College Triton Union Building, 2nd Floor, Lynnwood, Snohomish County. Info: Ronee Zurdo ronee.zurdo@edcc.edu or fax 425-640-1121.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6

8:30 AM to 3 PM. The Seattle Women's Commission announces the 2007 Seattle Women's Summit. The Summit will bring together women and men from the Greater Seattle area to discuss issues that matter to Seattle women through dynamic workshops, facilitated discussions, and an interactive resource fair. Pigott Hall, Seattle University. Info: Felicia Yearwood-Murrell 206-684-4537 or Felicia.Yearwood-Murrell@seattle.gov.

11 AM and 1:30 PM. Town Hall's Saturday Family Concerts: Fado-Portugese Folk Music. Helder Moutinho plays and talks about Fado and the Portugese guitar. Fado music is the heart of the Portuguese soul. This concert is appropriate for children seven and older and their families. Free for kids 12 and under with accompanying adult/ $5 for adults. Town Hall Seattle, 8th & Seneca, Seattle. Tickets required for children and adults available at brownpapertickets.com or 800-838-3006. Info: townhallseattle.org or seattleinternational.org.

7 PM. Al Staggs will perform Oscar Romero: A Martyr's Homily. Archbishop Oscar A. Romero was assassinated in El Salvador in 1980. After the performance a time of participatory reflection will be offered for those who gather. Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Group discount rates are available. Trinity United Methodist Church, 6512 23rd Ave NW; Reservations Trinity UMC 206-784-2227.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7

10 AM. Blessing Of The Animals Service. Bring your companion animals to church for this special service in honor of St. Francis and in recognition of the special place animals have in our lives. Dogs on leashes, cats in carriers, birds in cages please! We'll sing some songs, celebrate the goodness of all creation, and bless each animal individually--right in the sanctuary during our regular Sunday morning worship. Alki Congregational United Church of Christ, West Seattle; directions: www.alkiucc.org.

1 PM. Seattle's City-Wide Crop Walk To Fight Hunger And Poverty. Beginning at the Alki Congregational UCC and following the beautiful Alki beach shoreline, West Seattle. Info: www.cropwalk.org or Church World Service 206-988- 1622.

2 PM. Public Universal Worship Service. This service includes Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, Zoroastrian and Native American religious leaders who will join Pir Zia Inayat-Khan, the spiritual head of the Sufi Order International, in celebrating all faiths on one altar. Pir Zia is the grandson of Hazrat Inayat Khan and was born and educated in America, receiving his training in Sufism from his father, the renowned Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan and others. North Seattle Community College; free. Info: www.soi-seattle.org.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11

7:30 PM. Game Show: You're On The List. Town Hall introduces an irreverent new game show blending music, comedy and more. Inspired by the long-running 1950s quasi-game show You Bet Your Life, You're On The List is hosted by local comedian David Silverman, with musical direction by Rob Witmer. Advance tickets are $12/$10 Town Hall members, students & seniors at brownpapertickets.com or 800-838-3006. $15/$13 at the door. Town Hall Seattle, 8th & Seneca, Downstairs, enter on Seneca Street, Seattle. Info: townhallseattle.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13

Shop For A Cause Macy's, A Benefit for Dress for Success. Buy a $5 shopping pass good at Macy's nationwide and receive 20 percent off select regular, sale, & clearance items. An additional $20 off coupon on sales over $100 will also be included. All pass proceeds go directly to Dress for Success Seattle, an organization dedicated to helping women in transition gather the tools they need to become confident, productive forces in the workplace. To purchase tickets contact Susan 206-398-9345 or any DFSS staff 206-325-0725.

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.

Eat the Airwaves

Hear Eat the State! political commentary on Mind Over Matters every Saturday morning from 8:30 to 9:00 on KEXP 90.3 FM. If we can get up that early, the least you can do is turn on your radio and listen! If you can't - you can listen to archived programs on the web.