WEDNESDAY, JULY 30

7 AM. SNOW (Sound Nonviolent Opponents of War) Eastside North Overpass Peace Picketing with signs such as "America Wants The Truth" and "Cut The Pentagon." On 70th Street overpass to I-405.

7 PM. Community forum "From News To Entertainment: Television Coverage of 9/11 and the War in Iraq," featuring UW Linguist Sandra Silberstein, author of "War of Words: Language, Politics, and 9/11." An extended audience discussion time will follow. St. Joseph's Parish Center, 18th Ave. E and E Aloha. Sponsored by Capitol Hill/Montlake Neighbors for Peace. Info: warrennorthrop@earthlink.net.

THURSDAY, JULY 31

7 PM. "Responses: Violence Against Women in South Asia," a panel discussion with activists from Pakistan, India, Australia, and other countries. Nordstrom Lecture Hall, Downtown Seattle. Info: http://www.chayaseattle.org.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1

Through 8/3. The Seattle Young People's Project presents a 3-day 7th Annual Beyond Survival Young Women's Conference "Dig Deep When Your Well Runs Dry; Young Women Discovering Ourselves." Lake Retreat, Kent, WA. To register or for more info: SYPPYWC_2003@hotmail.com or 206-860-9606 ext. 4.

7 PM. "Can Proportional Representation Save Our Democracy? - Grassroots Election Reform For Seattle And Beyond!" A Film, Forum, and Ice Cream Social! Choice Voting, Proportional Representation, Instant Runoff Voting, other new voting systems. (Film "Fixing Elections: The Failure of America's Winner Take All Politics," by Stephen Hill, recorded during his recent book tour). Keystone Church, 5019 Keystone Pl., Wallingford Neighbors For Peace and Justice: wnfp@comcast.net.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2

10 AM-4 PM. Working Toward A Multiracial Peace Movement: A Workshop For White Folks. Analysis of race & privilege, dynamics of internalized oppression, and strategies for multiracial organizing. $40/sliding scale. No one turned away. Lunch not provided. Cosponsors: (SNOW) Coordinating Committee, Church Council of Greater Seattle, Western Washington FOR. Info: Delila delilaleber@prodigy.net or 206-709-8939.

2 PM. The Saturday Bush Shout Out. (You know we don't actually shout.) Welcome the tourists to the Seattle waterfront! The "impeachment" word goes home with them, all over the country and around the world. Pier 70/Myrtle Edwards Park, at the elbow of Alaskan Way and Broad Street. Info: http://www.mvp- seattle.org/html/calendar.html.

3 PM. Vigil and leafleting to stop preemptive wars and defend our civil liberties. Westlake Park near 4th and Pine. Sponsored by 911 Peace Coalition, info: commiett@yahoo.com.

3 PM. Regular meeting of the merged Citizens Concerned for the People of Iraq and the Interfaith Network of Concern for the People of Iraq, reassessing how to promote peace and support Iraqis. Keystone Congregational Church, 5019 Keystone Place N. Info: Andrew Fung at 206-568-8178 or Rev. Rich Gamble at 206-632-6021.

4-10 PM. Independent Media Center fundraiser, dance with DJ Kendall, DJ Augment, and DJ Double Knot at the IMC, 1415 3rd Ave., downtown. $5 cover charge, all ages, info: bangzap@yahoo.com.

7:30 PM. Dave Lippman plays a benefit for the International Solidarity Movement to end the occupation of Palestine. Gut-busting progressive comedy and pop parodies. Ethnic Cultural Center, 3931 Brooklyn NE. $8/sliding scale. Info: 206-285-2154 or http://www.davelippman.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3

2 PM. Newly invigorated peace vigil, standing to demand an investigation of the intelligence invoked to justify the Iraq War with new signs "America Wants the Truth!" or bring your own. Greenlake, 63rd Street and E Greenlake Way. Info: greenlakepeacevigil@hotmail.com or http://www.greenlakepeacevigil.org.

2 PM. Meeting of the Nonviolent Peaceforce Seattle Area Support Group, a local group that will provide an on-going resource for peacekeeping presence and training. Dougass-Truth Library, 23rd Ave. & Yesler Way. Info: David Berrian at 425-482-3026 or dberrian@earthlink.net.

MONDAY, AUGUST 4

4 PM. ISM Discussion Caf . Informal discussion with International Solidarity Movement volunteers returning from Israel and Palestine. B&O Espresso on Capitol Hill at Belmont and Olive. Info: 206-633-1086 or palestinejustice@aol.com.

7 PM. Codepink Seattle weekly meeting. Women creating peace by working for justice. Group Health South Building, 15th Ave. & Denny, Room A6. Info: http://www.codepinkseattle.org.

7 PM. Meeting of Citizens' Campaign for Commercial-Free Schools. Help us brainstorm about how to get the new ads policy enforced! Call for location and info: http://www.scn.org/cccs/newslet.html or 206-523- 4922.

8 PM. Peace Stage: musicians, writers, and others, including open mic. Donations benefit peace groups. Capitol Hill Arts Center 1621 - 12th Ave. Info: 206-786-5715 or bob@capitolhillarts.com.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 5

Anniversary of Bombing of Hiroshima, first use of a nuclear weapon in warfare.

6 PM. Home Alive presents Basic Self-Defense I & II. Day one of the six hour class. Day two will be on August 12. $0-50/sliding scale. To register or for info: homealive_classes@hotmail.com or 206-720-0606, ext. 2.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6

6:30 PM. From Hiroshima to Hope 2003. Gathering, lantern preparation, picnicking, speakers, music, and other activities. Greenlake, just south of the Bathhouse Theatre. Info: Nancy Dickeman and/or Martin Fleck, Physicians for Social Responsibility, at 206-547-2630 or http://www.wingluke.org/publicevents.html.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8

Through 8/10. Bend It Extravaganza, organized by Queer Youth Rights. Weekend of drag, spoken word, fashion shows, workshops, films, music. Mostly in the Capitol Hill Vicinity and SCCC. Info: Emma at 206- 632-0500 ext. 32 or queeryouthrights@yahoo.com.

Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action weekend to commemorate Nagasaki Day and resist the nuclear Trident submarines based at Bangor. 16159 Clear Creek Road NW, Poulsbo. For details/events: 1-360-377-2586 or info@gzcenter.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9

Nagasaki Day, the anniversary of 2nd use of an atomic weapon in warfare.

Noon. Sidewalk Education for Palestinian Human Rights. Sponsored by Palestine Solidarity Committee. Westlake Park, 4th & Pine. Info: palestinejustice@aol.com or 206-633-1086.

6 PM. Communities Against Rape & Abuse (CARA) presents "Solidarity, Not Charity: Organizing for Disability Rights and Queer Liberation." Reception, workshops. Fremont Public Association, 1501 N. 45th St. Info and accessibility: Joelle Brouner at 206-322-4856 x 102 or http://www.cara- seattle.org/disabled.html.

MONDAY

Through 8/15. 10AM-3PM. Middle East Peace Camp, created jointly by Arab and Jewish community to build bridges. 1125 Harvard Ave. East, Seattle. Ages: 6-12 year olds. Sponsored by Arab Center of Washington, Beyond Borders, Kadima, and others. Info: Maha Gebara at 206-533-0152 or Susan Davis at 206-547-3914.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13

7 PM. Monthly business/editorial meeting for Eat the State! Come meet the volunteers who put it all together and maybe volunteer yourself. University Baptist Church, NE 47th and 12th Ave. NE, 3rd Floor. Info: 206-903-9461 or ets@scn.org.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 14

6 PM. Candidates' Night, forum organized by North Seattle SNOW (Sound Nonviolent Opponents of War) Neighborhood Groups. Olympic View Community Church, 425 NE 95th St., Seattle.

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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