Wed. Jan. 6, and subsequent first Wednesdays, 11:45 AM, at FareStart (formerly known as Common Meals) 1902 2nd Ave. just north of Stewart. Simply Wonderful Lunch for people interested in voluntary simplicity. Info: 206-764-9155 or http://www.thegarden.net or habib@thegarden.net

Wed. Jan. 6, and subsequent first Wednesdays, 5:30 PM Labor Temple, 2800 1st Ave. Jobs With Justice Seattle Organizing Committee meeting. Info: 206-441-4969.

Thur. Jan. 7, and subsequent first Thursdays, 7 PM, St. Mark's Cathedral Library, 1245 10th Ave. E.. Global Economy Working Group Monthly meeting studies World Bank and IMF Policy re: Poverty, Human Rights, Environment. Info: Mary Margaret Pruitt 206-382-3785..

Thur. Jan. 7, and subsequent first Thursdays, 7:30 PM, Northwest School, 1415 Summit on First Hill, The Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network of Washington (GLSEN-WA) monthly meeting. Topic: Tactics in dealing with attacks from conservative groups, wedge issues used by the conservative right to confuse and divide us. Info: GLSENWA@aol.com, or Bob Wheaton rtwheaton@aol.com or 206-323-9062.

Sat. Jan. 9, Noon-3:30 PM, Central Area Motivation Program, 722 18th at Columbia. Seattle Progressive Coalition meeting, planning strategies to place progressives on the Seattle City Council in the 1999 election. Info: Curt Firestone 206-329-1048 or Charlotte Carroll 206-324-9712.

Sat. Jan. 9, and subsequent 2nd Sats in odd numbered months, 6:30-9:30 PM, at Pilgrim Congregational Church, use entrance at 10th Ave E. and E. Republican; Seattle Polyfidelity (Group Marriage, Polyamory, Multiple Partners) support group and potluck dinner. Please bring own plates & utensils; list potluck ingredients. Please, no scents. Info: 206-728-4533 or spg@scn.org or http://www.scn.org/~spg.

Mon. Jan. 11, and subsequent 2nd Mondays, 6-8 PM, Pike Market Senior Center, 1931 1st Ave., enter side door on Virginia St; Tenant Organizing Meeting/Tennant's Union. Special needs (interpretation, kids etc.) please call ahead 206-722-6848 ext. 102.

Mon. Jan. 11, and subsequent second Mondays, 6 - 8 PM, at Delfino's in Univ. Village; Cohousing Salon. Info: http://www.thefoundry.org/cohousing/ or 206-763-2623.

Mon. Jan. 11, 6:30 PM, Labor Temple, 2800 1st Ave. at Broad St., Room 208. Potluck meeting of Out Front Labor Coalition/Gay Pride at Work, AFL-CIO, combining the powers of the gay/lesbian/bisexual/ transgender and labor communities. Open to pro-GLBT union members and allies. Ed Hunt or Sarah Luthens at voicemail 206-689-8627.

Tue. Jan 12, 7-9 PM, Fremont Public Association, 1501 N. 45th. Meeting of Local Housing Needs Local Laws, planning for Feb. 2 forum. Info: Judy Nicastro, 206-595-4938.

Tues. Jan. 12 and subsequent Tuesdays, 7:30 PM, Group Health. 15th Ave. E. and E. Thomas St., Urgent Care Entrance, 6th Floor, Room D656. General meeting of RESIST THE LIST, a direct action grassroots group organizing to oppose HIV names reporting in Washington State. Info: 206-517-2617 or email bg306@scn.org.

Wed. Jan. 13, 6-9 PM, Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave. S., Tukwila. Public hearing on the draft environmental impact statement (EIS) and route options for Sound Transit's Link project/light rail system. Info: Pat Hughes cel@halcyon.com or 206-328-3020 or 1-800-201-4900

Thur. & Fri. Jan. 14-15, times TBA, Univ. of Washington Ethnic Cultural Theatre; "Deep Rivers," the 6th annual Dr. Martin Luther King r. Tribute with an evening of poetry and song by Michael Harris, $5-10, info 206-543-4635.

Fri. Jan. 15, anniversary of the birth of civil rights leader Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Fri.-Sun., Jan. 15-17, Mission BC, Canada. Retreat led by peace activist and theologian Jim Douglass "Reflections on the Lives of Martin Luther King, Jr., and Thomas Merton," $150 includes lodging and meals. Info: Randall Mullins 206-329-2115.

Fri. Jan. 15, 7:30 - 9 AM, Catholic Community Services cafeteria, 23rd & E. Yesler, African American/Jewish Coalition for Justice annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Breakfast Celebration With speaker Prof. Hubert Locke, University of Washington School of Public affairs, a renowned Holocaust scholar, also known for his writings on society and justice, on "After I-200: Where Do we Go from Here?", with small group discussions, continental breakfast, donation $5, reservations 206-781-6654. Info: Thaddeus Spratlen 206-365-0956.

Fri. Jan. 15, noon, [note changed time] Bellevue City Hall Main Lobby, Ground Level, 11511 Main St., Bellevue. A Tribute To Martin Luther King Jr." featuring guest speakers, poet and author Ardis Clinton, music and The Crossroads Youth Theater presenting "Inside Ourselves." Info: 425-452-6884.

Fri. Jan. 15, 7 PM, the Barnes and Noble bookstore, north end of Crossroads Shopping Center, Bellevue; The Crossroads Youth Theater presents the play, "Inside Ourselves" (see above). Info: 425-452-6884.

Mon. Jan 18, Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.

Mon. Jan. 18, Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, Garfield High School, 23rd Ave. near E. Jefferson. 9:30 AM workshops, 11 AM rally, noon march to location TBA, workshops and speakers on a variety of issues relating to racial and economic justice. Info: 206-329-4111 x317.

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.

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