Activist Calendar Oct. 14-Oct. 31
With our new web site, the ETS! activist calendar will now feature continuously updated listings of events of interest in the coming 15 days. To get your event listed, e-mail us as editorial@eatthestate.org. 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/. Also, check out http://www.seattleactivism.org.
THURSDAY, OCT. 14
7:30-9 AM. Immanuel Community Services’ Benefit Breakfast. ICS operates a food bank, a community lunch, a hygiene program, and a recovery program. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1215 Thomas St., Seattle. Reservations: 206-622-1930 or icsdirector@immanuelseattle.org.
11:30 AM-1:30 PM. Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center 6th Annual Voices for Humanity Luncheon. Keynote Speaker Robert Jan van Pelt, author and world renowned Auschwitz scholar. Westin Hotel, Seattle. Info: 206-774-2201 or info@wsherc.org or http://www.wsherc.org/programs.
6:30 PM. Interfaith Event on Darfur headlined by Carl Wilkins, the only American to stay behind in Rwanda in 1994. All faiths come together to hope and pray for an end to the genocide in Darfur. Presented by Save Darfur Washington State and Madrona Presbyterian Church. At Madrona Presbyterian Church, 832 32nd Ave., Seattle.
FRIDAY, OCT. 15
through Sun., Oct. 24. Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival. Info and to purchase tickets: http://www.threedollarbillcinema.org.
5:30 PM. Play: Trash Talk: The Social Life of Garbage. Local writer/performer Stokley Towles has turned his attention to garbage, its environmental impact, sure, but as important, its psychological impact: how we feel about what we throw away. Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave., between Seneca and Spring Sts., Seattle. Tickets http://www.brownpapertickets.com.
6 PM. Coming Out Day worship service hosted by University Baptist Church and University Christian Church. All are welcome! University Christian Church, 4731 15th Ave. NE, Seattle. Info: 206-522-0169.
7 PM. Healing and Rebuilding Community after Genocide and Violence: Lessons from Rwanda, Burundi, Kenya, Congo and Uganda, with David Zarembka. This talk will describe how the Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) is used to bring all sides of a conflict together again. From this program the Rwandans and Burundians have developed a specific program, Healing and Rebuilding Our Community, to deal with personal and community trauma. This program together with listening workshops, mediation, inter-community dialogue will also be described. David has decades of experience in Africa. University Friends Meeting, 4001 9th Ave. NE, Seattle. Info: Roger, rkluck@comcast.net or 206-856-4444.
7-9:30 PM. Friday Night at the Meaningful Movies: Sisters on the Planet. A film (and accompanying shorts) on the effect of climate change on the Third World and the latest efforts in aid reform. Co-hosted by Oxfam and with an appearance by Rep. Jim McDermott. Keystone Church, 5019 Keystone Pl., West of I-5, just North of 50th, Metro Bus Routes 16, 26 & 44, Seattle. Free and open to the public, donations are kindly accepted. Info: http://www.meaningfulmovies.org.
SATURDAY, OCT. 16
United Nations World Food Day.
8:30 AM coffee & bagels, 9 AM-noon training. Code Black: the Role of Health Professionals in the Quest to Rid Washington State of Coal. Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility hosts a training aimed at educating healthcare professionals about the health impacts associated with coal-fired power, and ways you can get involved as an advocate with a powerful and unique voice. At a central Seattle location TBA. Info: http://www.wpsr.org or 206-547-2630.
9 AM. Intiman Theatre’s Run for Congo Women event, inspired by their recent production of Lynn Nottage’s play, Ruined. Money raised will go to Women for Women International’s Congo Program. 9 AM check-in, 9:30 AM remarks and group stretch, 10 AM begin, 11 AM post-run activities. Green Lake Park, on the lawn outside the Bathhouse Theater, Seattle. Info and to register: http://www.intiman.org/events/run-for-congo-women/.
10 AM-12:15 PM celebration, 12:15-1:30 food and connection. A celebration of the life of Margo Adair, activist and facilitator. A chance for our community to mark the passing last month of one of our greatest treasures. University Friends Meeting, 4001 9th Ave. NE, Seattle. Map, directions and RSVP: http://formargo.eventbrite.com/. Photos of Margo, a short biography, and letters and remembrances, http://formargo.wordpress.com/.
Noon. Film: ”Fit,” part of the Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival. Writer/director Rikki Beadle-Blair brilliantly fuses elements of contemporary music, fashion and dance to create an emotionally honest film that turns stereotypes upside down and humanizes a group of people who are too often labeled as outsiders by peers. Culled from anti-bullying workshops around the UK, Fit is a perfect mix of humor and drama that resonates and charms. Egyptian Theatre, Capitol Hill, Seattle. Info and to purchase tickets: http://www.threedollarbillcinema.org.
2 PM. “Reel Injun: On the Trail of the Hollywood Indian.” Containing candid interviews with celebrated directors, writers, actors, and activists, including Clint Eastwood, Robbie Robertson, Sacheen Littlefeather, John Trudell, and Russell Means, Reel Injun is an insightful and essential compendium for understanding the racial politics of Hollywood and the continuing artistic vibrancy of Native peoples. Following the film we’ll discuss the topics raised with members of the UW Native Voices program and local Native American filmmakers, activists, and scholars. Free, open to the Public. The Frye Art Museum, 704 Terry Ave. near Boren and James, Seattle.
7:30 PM. “Unfinished Business: Ending US Torture Forever.” A talk by Presbyterian theologian and activist George Hunsinger, co-founder of National Religious Campaign Against Torture, presented by Washington State Religious Campaign Against Torture. Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave., between Seneca and Spring Sts., Seattle. Doors open 6:30 PM. Tickets $5 at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/124397 or 800-838-3006, and at the door beginning at 6:30 PM. Nobody turned away for lack of funds. Info: end.torture.wsrcat@gmail.com or http://www.wsrcat.org.
SUNDAY, OCT. 17
10 AM. “Violence Finds Refuge in Falsehood.” A talk by Presbyterian theologian and activist George Hunsinger, co-founder of National Religious Campaign Against Torture, presented by Washington State Religious Campaign Against Torture and Plymouth’s Adult Forum. Plymouth Church-United Church of Christ, 1217 6th Ave., Seattle. Info: end.torture.wsrcat@gmail.com or http://www.wsrcat.org.
12:30-3:30 PM. Emerald City Metropolitan Community Church Seattle community workshop on “Coming Out to Your Friends and Family.” This workshops is for youth and young adults. Co-sponsored by the Wesley Club; the workshop will begin with a free Sunday dinner for those in attendance. Wesley Club, 15th Ave NE between 42nd and 43rd Sts. in Seattle’s University District, just south of University Temple United Methodist Church. Info: Rev. Ray Neal, 206-325-2421.
5 PM Reception, 6-8 PM Dinner and program. Celebrate 90 Years of the League of Women Voters! Keynote Speaker: Eric Liu, co-author of The True Patriot. Red Lion Inn, 1415 Fifth Ave., Downtown Seattle. Info: 206-329-4848 or http://www.seattlelwv.org or info@seattlelwv.org.
MONDAY, OCT. 18
Noon. Patty Murray fundraiser luncheon with former President Bill Clinton. Washington State Convention Center, 800 Convention Place, downtown Seattle. $125 and up. RSVP to Jessica Frahs 206-328-2969 or Jessica@newmanpartners.com or http://www.pattymurray.com/clinton. The sidewalk outside is free.
Noon. “Energy We Can Trust.” Part of CityClub’s Environment and Sustainability series. Panelists include Andrew Ford; Professor of Environmental Science; School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Washington State University; Sara Patton, Executive Director, NW Energy Coalition; Moderator: Robert McClure, Chief Environmental Correspondent, Investigate West. The Gulf Coast oil spill has left many wondering what the trade-offs are for our reliance on oil as an energy source. But many also wonder how new “green” energy sources like wind, wave and biofuels impact bird and fish populations and intersect with food markets. Who is there to protect the public interest and balance our energy needs while protecting people and the planet from harmful consequences? Luncheon: $20-30, Coffee & Dessert $12-18. Rainier Square, Third Floor Conference Room, 1333 5th Ave., Seattle. Register at http://www.SeattleCityClub.org or 206-682-7395.
TUESDAY, OCT. 19
6:30 PM. Public Budget Hearing on the county budget. Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center, Jury Room 2E, 401 4th Ave. N., Kent. Info:
http://www.kingcounty.gov/council/budget/budget_basics.
6:30-8 PM. “Food Politics: Advocacy for Social Change.” With Marion Nestle, Paulette Goddard Professor, New York University. Part of UW’s lecture series, “Food: Eating Your Environment.” Kane Hall, Univ. of Washington, Seattle. Free and open to the public. To guarantee your seat, register in advance. Info: http://www.UWalum.com/food or 206-543-0540 or 1-800-AUW-ALUM.
7:30 PM. Simon LeVay: “The Science of Sexual Orientation.” Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave. at Seneca, downstairs, enter on Seneca St, Seattle. Info: http://www.townhallseattle.org.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 20
6 PM. Bullied: A Student, a School and a Case That Made History. Part of the Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, Bullied tells the story of Jamie Nabozny, the first gay young person ever to sue his school district for not protecting him from years of anti-gay violence at school. He won his case against three school administrators and settled for nearly $1 million. The courtroom drama segment–based on actual transcripts–is an amazing training tool for the continuing education of educators. Northwest Film Forum, Seattle. Info and to purchase tickets: http://www.threedollarbillcinema.org.
7-8:30 PM. The Policy and Politics of Health Care Reform. With Bob Kocher, MD, who served in the Obama administration as special assistant to the president for Healthcare and Economic Policy, where he shaped healthcare reform legislation focusing on cost, quality, and delivery-system reform. Kane Hall 220, Univ. of Washington, Seattle. Admission is free, but advance registration is requested at 206-543-0540 or 800-289-2586
7-9 PM. Community forum: “The Cost of War: Who Pays?” Speakers: Gerry Condon, President of Greater Seattle Veterans for Peace; Gerri Haynes, WA Physicians for Social Responsibility & organizer of many delegations to the Middle East, including Iraq; Rev. Rich Lang, Pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church. Free. Presented by Phinney Neighbors for Peace and Justice. Woodland Park Presbyterian Church, 225 N. 70th St. near Greenwood, Seattle. Info: Lou Truskoff, 206-783-0990 or louandjoant@msn.com.
THURSDAY, OCT. 21
Noon. President Obama speaks at UW’s Hec Edmunson Pavilion in support of Sen. Patty Murray’s re-election campaign. Info on how to register and attend: http://www.pattymurray.com/home. As always, the sidewalk outside is free.
FRIDAY, OCT. 22
8:30 AM registration, 9 AM-4:30 PM workshop, “Leading and Facilitating Conversations on Race.” Many organizations are committed to the on-going process of understanding and countering institutional racism. This workshop is designed to help develop the skills of internal facilitators to continue this important work. All participants also receive a free copy of our Train the Trainer handbook, valued at $25. Presented by Cross Cultural Connections. 2100 24th Ave S., Seattle. Register at http://www.CulturesConnecting.com; download the registration form and send it to Caprice.Hollins@CulturesConnecting.com.
5:30 PM. 15th annual National Day of Protest against police abuse. Rally, followed by march downtown to sites of police brutality and murder. Organized by the Seattle affliate of the October 22 Coalition to Stop Police Brutality, Repression, and the Criminalization of a Generation. Gather at Seattle Central Community College, Broadway & Pine on Capitol Hill. Info: http://www.october22.org or 206-264-5527.
7-9:30 PM. Friday Night at the Meaningful Movies: The Greatest Silence. With a panel discussion on the current situation in the Congo. Since 1998 a brutal war has been raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Over four million people have died. And there are the uncountable casualties: the many tens of thousands of women and girls who have been systematically kidnapped, raped, mutilated, and tortured by soldiers from both foreign militias and the Congolese army. Keystone Church, 5019 Keystone Pl., West of I-5, just North of 50th, Metro Bus Routes 16, 26 & 44, Seattle. Free and open to the public, donations are kindly accepted. Info: http://www.meaningfulmovies.org.
SATURDAY, OCT. 23
through Oct. 24. 10 AM-5:30 PM. Two-day basic intensive on Compassionate Listening. Facilitated by Leah Green. This training has grown from Leah’s decades of reconciliation work on the ground with Israelis and Palestinians, and the international community of Compassionate Listening facilitators. Bainbridge Commons, 370 Brien Drive, Waterfront Park, a short walk from the ferry terminal, Bainbridge Island. Sliding scale for Saturday only: $100-$175; Sliding scale for both days: $175-$350. Partial scholarships to those in need. Info or registration: http://www.compassionatelistening.org/calendar/introductory-trainings/835/leah or 360-626-4411.
All day. SLICE–Strengthening Local Independent Cooperatives Everywhere—Second annual business conference. If you’re currently part of a co-op business, are starting one, or just want to learn more about how the co-op business model can help build an economy that is more just and economically sustainable, this conference is for you! Co-presented by Central Co-op’s Madison Market and Seattle Good Business Network, the conference will feature national and regional speakers, workshops, and great food! Seattle Central Community College. Info: http://slice.coop/.
All day. Washington Association for the Education of Speakers of Other Languages (WAESOL) annual conference. Keynote: Diane Larsen-Freeman, renowned researcher and author in the fields of grammar, teaching methods, teacher training and second language acquisition. Highline Community College, Des Moines. Info and registration: http://waesol.org or waesol@waesol.org.
9 AM-3 PM. Community workshop: “Parenting Your Queer Child” for the parents of LGBTQ children and youth. Included in the workshop will be a screening with follow up of the documentary Put This On the Map about queer youth from the eastside of the metropolitan Seattle area. University Temple United Methodist Church, 1415 43rd St. NE, in the Unversity District, Seattle. Info on film: http://www.putthisonthemap.org. Info on workshop: Rev. Ray Neal, 206-325-2421.
5-8:30 PM. Western Washington Fellowship of Reconciliation fundraising auction. Support the 96-year old interfaith pacifist organization. Super salad supper, silent and live auctions, dessert auction. Woodland Park Presbyterian Church, 225 N. 70th St., Seattle. Info: 206-789-5565 or wwfor@wwfor.org.
SUNDAY, OCT. 24
United Nations Day.
United Nations Day celebration. The United Nations Association of Greater Seattle will be celebrating this year with seminar program and banquet. St. Marks Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave. E., Seattle. Info: United Nations Association Seattle Chapter, 206-568-1959 or http://www.unaseattle.org or info@unaseattle.org.
11 AM-1 PM. Women’s Self-Defense Training and Violence Prevention workshop hosted by Fight the Fear Campaign. Classes provide training in basic self defense skills, including awareness, de-escalation, boundary setting, and fighting techniques, and access to resources for survivors of violence or abuse. In Seattle. Info and registration info@fightthefearcampaign.org; Info: http://www.fightthefearcampaign.com/whoWeAre.html.
Noon-4 PM. Community Alliance for Global Justice Teach-Out! Engaging the Local Food Cycle, with Alleycat Acres: Urban Farming Collective. Potluck following. Info: fjp@seattleglobaljustice.org.
Noon. Play: Trash Talk: The Social Life of Garbage. Local writer/performer Stokley Towles has turned his attention to garbage, its environmental impact, sure, but as important, its psychological impact: how we feel about what we throw away. Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave., between Spring & Seneca Sts., Seattle. Tickets http://www.brownpapertickets.com.
7 PM. Fairly Balanced Cabaret featuring singing Bard of the Bankers Wild Bill Bailout and satirical sharp-shooter Dave Lippman. Bard of the Bankers Wild Bill Bailout represents the pro-torture, pro-war, pro-financial collapse point of view–in song. Admission is $14 for table seating, $8 for rows. Kenyon Hall, 7904 35th Ave. SW, Seattle. Visit http://davelippman.com for audio and video samples of the show. Info: 206-937-3613.
MONDAY, OCT. 25
Lunchtime. CityClub’s Health Care Series: Do You Know Where Your DNA Is? Featuring: Kelly Edwards, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Bioethics and Humanities; University of Washington School of Medicine; Donna Russell, MHA, Director, Research Development, GAPPS, Seattle Children’s; Shannon Sewards, Assistant Director for Operations, Human Subjects Division; University of Washington. Moderator: Gretchen Sorensen, Principal, Sorensen Ideas. Did you know that the greater Seattle region is a hotbed for large collections of biological information and personal health information? Experts claim the collection and management of this data stands to benefit large scale medical research and could lead to exciting breakthroughs in medicine. But collecting large banks of such personal information raises questions among experts and public alike. Bring your own questions and join us as we dive into this complex and timely issue! Luncheon: $20-30, Coffee & Dessert $12-18. Rainier Square, Third Floor Conference Room, 1333 5th Ave., Seattle. Register at http://www.SeattleCityClub.org or 206-682-7395.
6:30-9 PM. Sustainable Ballard meeting and potluck: “Building Blocks of a Sustainable Economy.” Guest presenters Just Sustainable Economy will discuss what went wrong with the current structure of the economy, what a more sustainable alternative might look like, and what we can do to help build it. Sunset Hill Community Center, ground floor, at corner of 30th Ave. NW & NW 66th St., in Ballard, Seattle. Info: info@sustainableballard.org or 206-789-7646 or http://www.sustainableballard.org.
TUESDAY, OCT. 26
5 PM Sign-in starts, 5:30 PM hearing. Seattle City Council Budget Committee Public Hearing. Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 600 Fourth Ave., Seattle. Info: http://www.seattle.gov/council/agendas_misc/2010_9_Promotio nflyer.pdf or http://www.seattle.gov/council/budget or 206-684-8888.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 27
7 PM. Finding the Road Home: The Impact of Cultural Reconnection. Marcia Tate-Arunga, Antioch Univ.-Seattle adjunct faculty, cultural custodian and co-founder of Cultural Reconnection Mission (CRM), has led numerous delegations from the United States to East Africa where cultural immersion in development projects with Kenyan leaders has led to transformative civic leadership and professional growth. Free and open to the public. Antioch campus, room 100, 2326 Sixth Ave., Seattle. Info: http://www.antiochseattle.edu or lwright@antioch.edu.
THURSDAY, OCT. 28
through Oct. 30. 2010 Race and Pedagogy National Conference. “Teaching and Learning for Justice: Danger and Opportunity in Our Critical Moment.” Univ. of Puget Sound, Tacoma. Info: 253-879-2435 or raceandpedagogy@pugetsound.edu.
5:30 PM registration, 6-7:30 PM program. A conversation with new Seattle Police Chief John Diaz. Moderated by C.R. Douglas, host and producer, The Seattle Channel. What challenges does Chief Diaz see ahead for the Seattle Police Department? What is his vision for the future? Why does his department keep shooting unarmed dark-skinned people? (Oh. Wait. That last one probably won’t come up.) How does he incorporate community feedback in his overall approach to leadership? Bring your questions and join us for this important conversation! Downtown Seattle Public Library, Microsoft Auditorium, 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle. Free and everyone is welcome, but pre-registration is recommended. Register at http://www.SeattleCityClub.org or 206-682-7395.
FRIDAY, OCT. 29
5:30 PM. Play: Trash Talk: The Social Life of Garbage. Local writer/performer Stokley Towles has turned his attention to garbage, its environmental impact, sure, but as important, its psychological impact: how we feel about what we throw away. Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave., between Seneca and Spring Sts., Seattle. Tickets http://www.brownpapertickets.com.
5:30 PM. Critical Mass. An organized coincidence of bicyclists who ride around the streets of Seattle en masse. It happens when a lot of cyclists happen to be in the same place at the same time and decide to cycle the same way together for a while. Come join the fun! Westlake Park, downtown, 4th & Pine, downtown Seattle. Info: http://students.washington.edu/spiegel/cmass.html or http://catalyst.washington.edu/webtools/epost/register.cgi?? owner=sah5&id=8002, a discussion board for people to discuss things like ride routes and how to deal with traffic lights and police, or anything else related to Critical Mass.
7-9:30 PM. Friday Night at the Meaningful Movies: The Mean World Syndome–Media Violence and the Cultivation of Fear. A new film that examines how media violence forms a heightened state of insecurity, exaggerated perceptions of risk and danger, and a fear-driven propensity for hard-line political solutions to social problems. Keystone Church, 5019 Keystone Pl., West of I-5, just North of 50th, Metro Bus Routes 16, 26 & 44, Seattle. Free and open to the public, donations are kindly accepted. Info: http://www.meaningfulmovies.org.
7-10 PM. AGRA Watch Film Night: The World According to Monsanto. A fundraiser for AGRA Watch. An in-depth look at the domination of the agricultural industry by one of the world’s most insidious and powerful chemical companies. Light fare provided! Sliding scale $5-20 at the door (no one turned away for lack of funds). Southside Commons, 3518 S. Edmunds St., Columbia City, Seattle. Please RSVP to agrawatch@seattleglobaljustice.org. Info: 206-405-4600 or http://www.seattleglobaljustice.org.
7 PM. A. Philip Randolph Institute Awards Banquet and Celebration 2010: “Celebrating Our History, Organizing for our Future.” The evening will feature special guest Diane Babineaux, of the IAM International and a National Board Member of APRI, and award honorees for the year 2010. Tickets are $60 or $600 for a table of 10. Aerospace Machinist Hall, 9125 15th Pl. S., Seattle. Info: APRI Seattle Chapter 206-770-7697.
SATURDAY, OCT. 30
9 AM-noon. Rally to Restore Sanity. The Seattle offshoot of the Jon Stewart DC rally for radical reasonableness. Westlake Park, 4th & Pine, downtown Seattle. Similar smaller events happening around Puget Sound. Info: http://www.sanityseattle.com/; for other locations in region, http://www.rallytorestoresanity.com/.
9 AM-noon. March to Keep Fear Alive. The Seattle offshoot of the Stephen Colbert rally. Be afraid. Be very afraid. Westlake Park, 4th & Pine, downtown Seattle. (And no, we don’t know how it’s going to work having two rallies in the same place at the same time.) Similar smaller events happening around Puget Sound. Info: http://www.sanityseattle.com/; for other locations in region, http://www.keepfearalive.com/.
5:30 PM. Jobs With Justice Honoree Dinner and Silent Auction Dinner seating, Table of 8: $400; Single dinner: $65. Call for information on striker, student, and low-income rates. Renton Technical College, 3000 NE Fourth St., Renton. RSVP to Krista Anderson: 206-441-4969 or dinner@mail.jwj.org. Info 253-459-5107 or http://www.wsjwj.org.
SUNDAY, OCT. 31
Noon. Play: Trash Talk: The Social Life of Garbage. Local writer/performer Stokley Towles has turned his attention to garbage, its environmental impact, sure, but as important, its psychological impact: how we feel about what we throw away. Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave., between Seneca and Spring Sts., Seattle. Tickets http://www.brownpapertickets.com.