Wed. Jan. 13. 7 PM, University Branch/Seattle Public Library, 50th & University Way NE. Free showing of "Lethal Medicine," a video exploring the truth behind "animal research" for testing cosmetics, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, etc. Info: dkittystar@juno.com.

Wed. Jan. 13. 6-9 PM, Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave. S, Tukwila. Public hearing on Sound Transit's light rail/commuter rail/expanded bus service. Info: 1-800-201-4900.

Thurs. & Fri. Jan. 14-15. Times TBA, University of Washington Ethnic Cultural Theater, "Deep Rivers," Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. tribute, poetry, and song by Michael Harris. Info: 206-543-4635.

Thurs. Jan. 14. 6-9 PM, SeaTac City Council Chambers, 17900 International Blvd., SeaTac. Public hearing on Sound Transit's mass transit plans, see Wed. Jan. 13 listing. Info: 1-800-201-4900.

Thurs. Jan. 14. 6 PM, 2222 2nd Ave., 2nd floor, between Blanchard & Bell in Belltown, help plan local responses to the impending execution of African American activist/journalist Mumia Abu-Jamal, whose appeal was denied in Pennsylvania's Supreme Court. Info on the case: http://www.mumia.org, local Seattle Mumia Defense Committee at 206-728-9781, or dante@halcyon.com.

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

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, small group discussions and continental breakfast. Donation $5. Reservations: 206-781-6654. Info: Thaddeus Spratlen at 206-365-0956.

Fri. Jan. 15. Noon, Bellevue City Hall Main Lobby, Ground Level, 11511 Main St., Bellevue. "A Tribute To Martin Luther King Jr.," presented by Crossroads Youth Theater. Info: 425-452-6884.

Fri. Jan. 15. Noon, Federal Bldg., 2nd & Marion, vigil to mark the 8th anniversary of the beginning of the Gulf War and to remember the deaths caused by the war and U.S.-led economic sanctions. Sponsored by Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR). Info: 206-789-5565.

Fri. Jan. 15. 7 PM, Sandy Bradley's monthly house concert benefiting "Real Change" homeless newspaper, featuring pianist Dehner Franks, $20, includes light dinner. Info: 206-441-3247.

Fri.-Sun. Jan. 15-17, Mission BC, Canada, "Reflections on the Lives of Martin Luther King, Jr., And Thomas Merton," retreat led by peace activist/theologian Jim Douglass. Info: Randall Mullins 206-329-2115.

Sat. Jan. 16. 8th Anniversary of the Start of the Persian Gulf War (it was Jan 17 in Iraq).

Sat. Jan. 16. St. Mark's Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave. E. "Seeking Inclusion of Gay and Lesbian People and Claiming Ministries in Christian Denominations," 1999 Seattle Justice conference. Info: Rodney Staples at RSTAP22346@aol.com or 253-863-2023 or http://www.andrewwong.com/justice1999.

Sat. Jan. 16. 3 PM, at University Baptist Church, 4554 12th Ave. NE, meeting of Citizens Concerned for the People Of Iraq, working to end economic sanctions killing Iraqi civilians. Info: Fellowship of Reconciliation at 206-789-5565.

Sun. Jan. 17. 2-5 PM, Annual Youth Dialog On Race. Info: Ray Jones or Edie Weller at Church Council of Greater Seattle, 206-525-1213.

Sun. Jan. 17. 5 PM potluck, 6:30 PM program, Woodland Park Presbyterian Church, 225 N 70th near Greenwood, Seattle chapter of Fellowship of Reconciliation meeting, with union activist Althea Burton-Lute, President of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, on "Building Coalitions to Achieve Equal Opportunity." Info: 206-789-5565.

Mon. Jan. 18. Garfield High School, 23rd Ave. at E. Jefferson. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. 9:30 AM workshops and speakers on racial and economic justice, 11 AM rally, march begins at noon. Info: 206-329-4111 x317.

Tues. Jan. 19. 6:30-9:30 PM, University Baptist Church, 12th NE and NE 47th. Report/videos from recent actions to Stop Military Madness. Presented by people who participated on Oct. 19 at the Pentagon and Nov. 22 at the School of the Americas (SOA), Fort Benning, Georgia. Watch inspiring videos from the War Resisters League's "Day Without the Pentagon," a 700 person rally/direct action to close the Pentagon, and the 7,000 person action at the SOA. The SOA is also known as the School of Assassins. Help plan future activities to shut down the SOA. Info: Nonviolent Action Community of Cascadia 206-547-0952 or can@drizzle.com.

Tues. Jan 19. 7-9 PM, Freemont Public Association, 1501 N. 45th, Local Housing Needs Local Laws is working to overturn Washington State's prohibition against rent control. Help organize a community forum on rent control/stabilization scheduled for Feb. 2nd from 6-8 PM at Seattle Central Community College on Capitol Hill. Help with mailing, phoning, flyering, donations, testimony. Info: Judy Nicastro at 206-595-4938 or judynicastro@mailcity.com.

Tues. Jan. 19 (and subsequent Tuesdays) 7:30 PM, Group Health Central Campus, 15th Ave. E and E Thomas St., Urgent Care Entrance, 6th Floor, Room D656. Resist The List, direct action grassroots group opposing HIV names reporting in Washington State. Info: 206-517-2617 or email bg306@scn.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/ or e-mail her at bb369@scn.org.

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