THURSDAY AUGUST 5

7:30 PM, Northwest School, 1415 Summit, bus #2, 7, 10, 14. The Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network of Washington (GLSEN-WA) monthly meeting. Info: GLSENWA@aol.com or 206-323-9062.

FRIDAY AUGUST 6

Anniversary of 1945 Nuclear Bombing of Hiroshima

7 PM picnic, 8 PM program, south of Bathhouse Theatre, NW shore of Greenlake, rain or shine, bus #16, 48. Annual commemoration/lantern floating ceremony remembering victims of the atomic blast at Hiroshima and all victims of war. Theme is Youth Activism for Peace. Info: 206-527-8050.

6-9 PM, Judkins Park/Sam Smith Memorial Park, 23rd Ave. between Jackson & Massachusetts St., bus #4, 48. Umoja Fest 99, Northwest's Largest African Heritage Festival & Parade. Info: 425-644-1011.

Through Thurs. Aug. 12. Vancouver B.C. Under the Volcano/Festival of Art and Resistance to oppose the Aerospace North America tradeshow August 10-12 (an arms trade convention). Events include Commemorate Hiroshima Aug. 6, Oppose Imperialism Conference Aug. 7, Prisoner Justice Day Aug. 8, and Nagasaki never again/507 years of indigenous resistance Aug. 9. Info: volcano@tao.ca or http://www.tao.ca/~volcano or http://www.tao.ca/~machine.

SATURDAY AUGUST 7

Through Mon. Aug. 9. Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action, 16159 Clear Creek Road, Poulsbo. Weekend of reflection and action, culminating in action/response to the Trident Nuclear Weapons system at Bangor. Info: 360-377-2586 or http://www.gzcenter.org or info@gzcenter.org.

1 PM-2 AM, Aeon Gallery, 1510 12th Ave., Suite 2, bus #7. Alternative to Loud Boats/Bombs/Planes, benefits Washington State Ceasefire Campaign to provide gun violence education, featuring performance, art, tea ceremony, etc. Dance with guest DJs 10 PM-2 AM. Info: 206-323-8896 or aeongallery@hotmail.com.

SUNDAY AUGUST 8

7 PM, Recollection Used Books, 4519 University Way NE. Orientation for Seattle Hempfest, (coming up August 22). Info: 206-781-5734.

MONDAY AUGUST 9

Anniversary of 1945 nuclear bombing Of Nagasaki.

6-8 PM, Pike Market Senior Center, 1931 1st Ave., enter on Virginia St. Tenant Organizing Meeting sponsored by the Tenants Union. Call for info or special needs (interpretation, kids, etc.): 206-722-6848 ext. 102.

7-8:30 PM, Christ Episcopal Church, 47th & Brooklyn Ave. NE, Wilson Hall, ring bell at 47th Street door. Nonviolence Dialog Group meeting. Info: Andrea Franklin at 206-236-9536.

TUESDAY AUGUST 10

7 PM, Seattle Central Community College, Room 4144, Broadway at Pine, bus #7, 9, 10, 14, 60. Seattle Mumia Defense Committee planning meeting, help plan actions in response to the impending execution of Mumia Abu Jamal. Info: 206-333-4290 or http://www.mumia.org.

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 11

7 PM, University Baptist Church, 4554 12th Ave. NE. Meeting of Seattle Anti-War Coalition, to continue work between "major" wars. Currently focusing on opposing the occupation of Yugoslavia and the sanctions against Iraq. Subscribe for announcements at http://onelist.com/subscribe/nowar. Info: Nonviolent Action Community of Cascadia at 206-547-0952.

SATURDAY AUGUST 14

7:30 PM, Central Lutheran Church, 1710 11th Ave., Washington Prison Project presents a benefit fundraiser for soon-to-be-released political prisoner Mark Cook, born and raised in Seattle. Fellow George Jackson Brigade members Bo Brown and Ed Mead will speak at the event. Info or to make a contribution: 206-324-8165.

Columbia City Theater, Rainier Ave. S. & Hudson, bus #7. All-ages benefit performance for Seattle Hempfest, featuring: Local 808, 60 Second Buffer Zone, Gravity Check, & DXD. Prizes! Info: 206-781-5734.

All day, Cow's Meow, 1835 Queen Anne Ave. N., bus #2, 13. Washington NARAL's Eat for Choice! A portion of the day's proceeds help the National Abortion Rights Action League. Info: wanaral@earthlink.net.

SUNDAY AUGUST 15

3:30 PM BBQ, 5 PM music, Chateau Ste. Michelle. Beating The Workplace Blues Festival with Indigenous (Native American blues group), Tower of Power, and B.B. King! Celebrating the labor movement & economic justice, benefits Washington State Jobs with Justice. Info: 206-441-4969 or wsjwj@igc.org.

4-7 PM, Carkeek Park Shelter #1, Seattle Fellowship Of Reconciliation Annual Picnic/potluck. Info: 206-789-5565.

MONDAY AUGUST 16

6-8 PM Vietnam's Pearl Restaurant, 708 Rainier Ave. S. bus # 7, 9,14, 42. NeighborNets Salon, learn about neighborhood based intentional communities. Info: habib@thegarden.net or http://www.coneighborhoods.net.

7 PM, University Baptist Church, 4554 12th Ave. NE. Nonviolent Action Community of Cascadia general monthly action planning meeting. Info: 206-547-0952.

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 18

Lunch or dinner, at Burk's Cafe, 5411 Ballard Ave NW. Washington NARAL's Eat for Choice! Eat at this wonderful restaurant and a portion of the proceeds go to National Abortion Rights Action League. Info: wanaral@earthlink.net.

THURSDAY AUGUST 19

8:30-9:15 AM, prayer and reflection outside, 9:30 trial inside in Courtroom B, Federal Court House, 5th Ave. near Madison, trial of Randall Mullins and Wes Howard-Brook, arrested April 2 protesting the sanctions against Iraq by praying at the Federal Building, come support the protesters and protest the sanctions. Info: 206-329-2115 or ccnrandall@igc.org.