WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 19

5:30-7 PM, Jobs With Justice rockin' Grinch of the Year Party, with members of the Seattle Labor Chorus. "Award" will go to an opponent of labor rights, tickets $10 (sliding scale), children free. Hall 8, Seattle Labor Temple, 2800 First Ave., info: 206-441-4969 or wsjwj@igc.org.

6:30 PM. Environmental issues meeting with Whatcom County legislators Sen. Georgia Gardner, Rep. Kelli Linville and Rep. Doug Ericksen. Sponsored by the Washington Toxics Coalition and others. The Majestic, 1027 N. Forest St., Bellingham. Info: 206-632-1545 ext. 13 or www.watoxics.org.

THURSDAY DECEMBER 20

5-6 PM. Peace vigil/leafletting to stop the war on Afghanistan, by Women in Black. Women wear black; men welcome to leaflet. A peace group in the tradition of the women who vigil weekly in Israel/Palestine. Westlake Park, 4th and Pine. Info: seattlewomeninblack@yahoo.com or 206-208-9715.

FRIDAY DECEMBER 21

5:30 PM. Critical Mass, a group of cyclists mixing it up with Eastside shoppers in SUVs. Meet at the Downtown Park near the Fountain, Bellevue. Info: aaronck@care2.com or 425-803-0230.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 22

Noon. Vigil to Protest U.S. bombing of Afghanistan. Victor Steinbrueck Park, Pike Place Market. Info: 911 Peace Coalition at 206-527-8050.

3 PM. Winter Solstice Celebration! Hosted by The People Web, where humans create community, co-opportunities, celebration and inspiration! 3:00 Welcome, 3:30 World Cafe, 5:30 Schmooze Fest, 7:00 Mystery Speaker/Open Mike, 8:30 Music, Dancing! Seattle Center, Snoqualmie Room, Queen Anne Ave. N. near Mercer. Info: www.thepeopleweb.org.

MONDAY DECEMBER 24

7 PM. South King County Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meeting, just in time for those family holiday gatherings! 25701 14th Pl. S, Des Moines. Info: 206-325-7724.

TUESDAY DECEMBER 25

Noon. Christmas Vigil to Show Solidarity with Prisoners, King County Correctional Center, corner of 5th and James. Info: Kevin@hemp.net or http://www.normlwa.org.

5-6:30 PM. Vigil to Protest US bombing of Afghanistan and to defend civil liberties in the US. Westlake Park, near 4th and Pine, info: 911 Peace Coalition at 206-527-8050.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27

5-6 PM. Peace vigil and leafleting to stop the war on Afghanistan, by Women in Black. Women wear black, men welcome to leaflet. Westlake Park near 4th and Pine, info: seattlewomeninblack@yahoo.com or 206-208-9715.

FRIDAY DECEMBER 28

5:30 PM. Critical Mass, an organized coincidence of bicyclists meeting patriotic holiday shoppers in SUVs! Westlake Park, 4th & Pine. Info: www.oz.net/~nic/cm.html.

7:30 PM. Eat the State! social potluck--hang out, share food, gripe about the world, plot how to change it, and have a good time. Bring meatless food, musical instruments, and good vibes.

MONDAY DECEMBER 31

7:30 PM, celebrity Guest Barrista at Peace Action of Washington's Peace Café. Join us for espresso, pastries and politics. 5828 Roosevelt NE just south of Ravenna Blvd., info: 206-529-8081 or http://www.peaceaction.gen.wa.us.

8:30 PM. Defy Bush's Coup in 2002! A New Year's Eve Celebration for Irrepressible Optimists! Party donation $5, buffet donation $14.95 (sliding scale). Hosted by Radical Women and the Freedom Socialist Party. 5018 Rainier Ave. S. Info: 722-2453 or email RWseattle@mindspring.com.

TUESDAY JANUARY 1

5-6:30 PM. Vigil to protest US bombing of Afghanistan or any other countries, and to defend civil liberties in the US. Westlake Park, near 4th and Pine. Info: 911 Peace Coalition at 206-527-8050.

THURSDAY JANUARY 3

5-6 PM, Peace vigil and leafleting to stop the war on Afghanistan, by Women in Black. Women wear black; men welcome to leaflet. Westlake Park near 4th and Pine, info: seattlewomeninblack@yahoo.com or 206-208-9715.

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.