Thurs. Apr. 22 & 29. 7-9 PM, Rainier Valley Unitarian Church, 4620 S. Findlay, Bus #7, 9. "Capitalism 101," an Urban Action School course. Info: 206-464-9129.

Thurs. Apr. 22. 5 PM, March to Oppose the US/NATO Bombing of Yugoslavia. If you're confused by the Kosovo conflict, come and hear opposing viewpoints. At Federal Bldg, 2nd & Marion, then march to Westlake, 4th & Pine. Info: Nonviolent Action Community of Cascadia (NACC) at 206-547-0952.

Thurs. Apr. 22. 6:30-9 PM, Rainier Valley Unitarian, 4620 S. Findlay, Bus #7, 9. "Planning A Campaign," with instructors from Nonviolent Action Community of Cascadia. An Urban Action School course. Info: 206-464-9129.

Fri. Apr. 23-Thurs. 29. Egyptian Theater, 805 E. Pine at Broadway, Bus #7, 9, 10, 60. "A Place Called Chiapas," documentary of eight months inside the Zapatista uprising. Info: 206-323-4978.

Fri. Apr. 23. 11 PM, Westlake Mall, 4th & Pine. "Millions for Mumia" sendoff rally for buses and vans to demonstration in San Francisco, national protest to demand a new trial for Mumia Abu-Jamal. Info: Campaign to End the Death Penalty at 206-368-9196.

Fri. Apr. 23. 6:30 PM, Shabbat Evening Services, Temple B'nai Torah, 15727 NE 4th, Bellevue. "Peace And Pluralism In Israel And Palestine: Are They Related?" with Allan Solomonow, editor of "The Jewish Roots of Nonviolence." Info: Esther Wolf at 206-284-3429.

Fri. Apr. 23. Nonviolent Action Community of Cascadia's first house party! Two fabulous performers, cozy house setting, a dessert intermission. Support NACC! $10 donation. Info: 206-547-0952.

Sat. Apr. 24. Philadelphia and San Francisco. Millions for Mumia, mass demonstration to demand a new trial for black activist and journalist Mumia Abu-Jamal. Info: Seattle Mumia Defense Committee at 206-376-5867.

Sat. Apr. 24. Celebrate Earth Day 1999, with EarthWork Northwest Cleanup/Restoration, Festival/Fair, Tree Planting. Info: Mike Klotz at 206-324-4649, ext. 24.

Sat. Apr. 24. 6:15 PM, Reception & light buffet, 7 PM program, Garfield Community Center, 23rd & East Cherry, Bus #3, 4, 48. "Here We Stand: A Fighting Agenda for Working People" with Jarvis Tyner of the Black Radical Congress, Vice-Chair, Communist Party, USA, and Teamster. Info: 206-329-9171.

Sun. Apr. 25. 10 AM, Temple De Hirsch-Sinai, Chapel, 16th Ave. between E. Union and E. Spring, Bus #2, 12. "The Road to Middle East Peace: Achievements, Problems, Prospects" with Allan Solomonow. Info: Esther Wolf at 206-284-3429.

Sun. Apr. 25. 1:30 PM, Group Health Central, conference room D624, corner of John & 15th, Bus #10, 43. Annual meeting of Washington Health Providers for Health Care For All. Open to all. Info: Stuart Bramhall, M.D., at 206-329-2237.

Sun. Apr. 25. 7 PM, University Friends Center, 4001 9th Ave. NE, "Unlearning Propaganda And Assessing The Middle East--a 28 Year Perspective" by Allan Solomonow. Info: Esther Wolf at 206-284-3429.

Tues. Apr. 27. National Day of Action on the humanitarian crisis in Iraq, call Congresspeople, or the President at 202-456-1111 to end the economic sanctions. Info: Voices in the Wilderness at 773-784-8065.

Tues. Apr. 27. 6:30-8:30 PM, Skyway Library, 7614 S. 126th, South King County Tenants Meeting. Info: Arlen at the Tenants Union, 206-722-6848, ext. 102.

Weds. Apr. 28, and May 5, 12 & 19. 6-8:30 PM, Casa Latina, 2217 4th Ave. "Visualizing The Global Predicament" with instructor Leonard Rifas. An Urban Action School course. Info: 206-464-9129.

Weds. Apr. 28, and May 5 & 12. 6-8 PM, Goodwill Community Learning Center, 1400 S. Dearborn, Bus #42. "Preparing for Community Organizing: A Participatory Class for People of Color" with instructor Mayet Dalila. An Urban Action School course. Info: 206-464-9129.

Wed. Apr. 28. 7 PM, Seattle Central Community College, Room 4144, Broadway & Pine. Campaign to End The Death Penalty, with reports from "Millions for Mumia" demonstration in San Francisco. Info: 206-368-9196.

Wed. Apr. 28. 7-9 PM, Fremont Public Association, 1501 N 45th St. at Woodlawn, planning meeting of Local Housing Needs Local Laws. Repeal state law RCW 35.21.830 that restricts cities from passing rent regulations. Info: Judy Nicastro at 206-595-4938 or Tenants Union at 206-722-6848, ext. 102.

Thurs. Apr. 29 & 30. Univ. of Wash., second annual May Day Teach-In on Globalization and Democracy. Topics include: labor, the environment, economics, feminism, neocolonialism, and education. Info: 206-545-8731.

Thurs. Apr. 29. 10 AM at Seattle Central Community College, 1:30 PM at UW, and 7 PM at Seattle Univ., Salvadoran activist Jose "Chencho" Alas, speaking on sustainable development and the current political situation in El Salvador. Info: Jonathan Heller at 206-547-7565.

Thurs. Apr. 29. 6:30-9 PM, Rainier Valley Unitarian, 4620 S Findlay, "Media: Getting Your Message Out" with instructors from Nonviolent Action Community of Cascadia. An Urban Action School course. Info: 206-464-9129.

Thurs. Apr. 29. 7 PM, Piggott Auditorium, Seattle University, Youth Leaders from Cuba Itamys Caridad Garcia Villar and Luis Ernesto Morejon Rodriguez speak on "The Cuban Revolution Today," $5 suggested. Sponsored by Seattle-Cuba Friendship Committee and others. Info: 206-296-6353.

Fri. Apr. 30. 5:30 PM, Westlake Park, 4th & Pine, Critical Mass, bicycle commute with activists against auto traffic. Come join the fun! Info: http://www.oz.net/~nic/cm.html.

Fri. Apr. 30. 5 PM, Plymouth Congregational Church, 1217 6th Ave., special meeting and pizza supper for high school youth, with death penalty opponent Sister Helen Prejean, author of "Dead Man Walking." $3 in advance, $5 at door, pre-registration required. Also, Sister Prejean will speak to the general public at 7 PM, followed by reception and book signing. Info: Rev. Dave Brown at 206-661-7620.

Sat. May 1. Noon, Volunteer Park, Million Marijuana March to Westlake Park, demand an end to the war against Marijuana. A legal parade and rally with police escort; vehicular shuttles for medical patients and elderly provided (call to make arrangements). Info: http://www.seattlehempfest.com, viv@hemp.net or 206-781-5734.

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.