WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27

5:30 PM. "The Nonprofit Schmoozefest: Seattle's Nonprofit Networking Night," for people who work for, care about, or are interested in nonprofit organizations. $5 donation, bring wine, beer, food, and/or desserts. At Good Shepherd Center's Wallingford Senior Center. Sponsored by The Evergreen State Society. Info: www.tess.org or www.npsfest.org

THURSDAY, AUGUST 28

5 PM. Women in Black silent peace vigil to protest US policy in Afghanistan, Palestine/Israel, and Iraq. Westlake Park, 4th & Pine. Info: 206-208-9715 or www.scn.org/womeninblack.

7 PM. Conversation Cafe sponsored by Magnolia Neighbors and Friends. Iraq, aggression, terrorism, and how we, as a community, can address these issues. At Q Cafe, 3223 15th Ave W. Info: Mark Linsey and Janis Traven at magnolia@snowcoalition.org or 206-285-7375.

7 PM. Eyewitness Report From Rafah ISM Activists: Joe Carr and Will Hewitt talk about their work with the International Solidarity Movement to end the occupation of Palestine. (Joe was present when British ISM volunteer Tom Hurndall was shot.) University Friends Center, 4001 NE 9th Ave. Admission by Voluntary donation, info: 206-285-2154 or pl52ip@hotmail.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 29

6:30 PM. Queen Anne Neighbors for Peace work party, followed by dancing. 1622 2nd Ave. W. Info: www.mvp-seattle.org/.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30

11 AM-1 PM. West Seattle Junction No War in Iraq demonstration. California Ave. SW and SW Alaska St. Info: John Repp at jmrepp@attbi.com or www.snowcoalition.org/westseattle.

11 AM-1 PM. Wave Peace Signs with the Eastside Fellowship of Reconciliation and Eastside Suburban Peace Network (ESPN). Bellevue Square, NE 8th & Bellevue Way, info: ubcool@nwlink.com.

11 AM-1 PM. Queen Anne Neighbors for Peace weekly tabling, leaflets, signs. Queen Anne Ave. & Boston St. At 1:30 moves to Queen Anne Ave. & McGraw St. Info: queenanne@snowcoalition.org or 206-284-4872.

Noon. Bellevue Women in Black silent peace vigil. SW corner of Bellevue Way and NE 8th St. Info: 425-455- 4048.

1 PM Press Conference & Support Rally for Deloris Roberts, who is being sued by Seattle Police officer Greg Neubert for negligence in allowing her son Aaron (killed by Seattle Police officer Craig Price 5/31/2001) to drive the car in which he was killed and causing Neubert's alleged injuries; at 5th & Broad (near the Space Needle); info Seattle Affiliate, October 22nd Coalition: 206-264-5527, oct22seattle@hotmail.com

2 PM. The Saturday Bush Shout Out. North end of the downtown Seattle waterfront, Pier 70/Myrtle Edwards Park. Info: www.mvp-seattle.org/html/calendar.html.

3 PM. Stop Preemptive Wars and Defend our Civil Liberties. Leaflet with 911 Peace Coalition. Westlake Park, 4th & Pine. Info: commiett@yahoo.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 31

Worldwide Protests During the Republican Party Convention. Info: www.unitedforpeace.org or info@unitedforpeace.org.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

7 PM. Citizens for Overt Action, educating the public about the threat to democracy here and abroad by covert action. 4759 15th Ave. NE. Info: 206-547-7735 or frankz@scn.org.

7 PM. Eyewitness update with Lilian Peters, Quaker Middle East Representative on peaceful and just solutions in Palestine/Israel. University Friends Meeting, 4001 Ninth Ave. NE. Sponsored by the American Friends Service Committee, info: 206-632-0500.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

National day of protest/education to stop the media monopoly on the day the new FCC media ownership rules go into effect. Action tips, resources, and info about nationwide events: www.reclaimthefcc.org.

4-8 PM. International Solidarity Movement Discussion Cafe. B&O Espresso, Belmont Ave. & Olive Way. Sponsored by ISM and Palestine Solidarity Committee. Info: 206-633-1086 or palestinejustice@aol.com.

6:30-8 PM. Meeting of the Michael Randall Ealy Social Justice Foundation, working for justice for all who've died while in police custody. AME Zion Church, Social Hall, 1716 23rd at Olive. Info: 206-320-7069 or opealy@uswest.net.

7 PM. Reading from biography: Meena, Heroine of Afghanistan, The Martyr Who Founded RAWA, the Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan. Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE. All proceeds will be donated to RAWA's medical and educational projects. Info: 206-366-3333.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

6:30-8 PM. Justice Passage meeting, work to undo racism in the criminal justice system as experienced by African Americans. POCAAN, 2200 Rainier Ave. S. Info: www.justicepassage.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

Noon-2 PM. Wallingford Neighbors for Peace and Justice general meeting. Keystone Church, 5019 Keystone Pl. N.

Thru Sunday. Noon-5 PM, Films & Workshops. 6-9 PM on Saturday, BBQ & Potluck. Communities Against Rape and Abuse presents "Both Sides of the Bars: Resisting Prisons & Building Community Alternatives." Examining the prison industrial complex and its impact on communities. Location to be announced, info: info@cara-seattle.org.

3-5 PM. Meeting of the merged Citizens Concerned for the People of Iraq and the Interfaith Network of Concern for the People of Iraq. Keystone Congregational Church, 5019 Keystone Pl. N. Info: Andrew Fung at 206-568-8178 or Rev. Rich Gamble at 206-632-6021.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

Noon. Seattle Peace Concert. Music, food, arts & crafts. Free, bring non-perishable food donations for Northwest Harvest. Magnuson Park, Seattle. Info: www.seapeace.org.

2-6 PM. Queerfest BBQ 2003. Build strong coalitions among local non-profits and grassroots activists. Mingle, network, chow-down! Volunteer Park, near conservatory. Free, bring potluck food. Sponsored by Dyke Action and SASG. Info: Airen at 206-322-2437 or Debbie at 206-861-1110.

2-4 PM. Meeting of Nonviolent Peaceforce--Seattle Area Support Group, which provides on-going resources for peacekeeping presence and training. Just a few days before 9/11 anniversary, will discuss "Terrorism and Nonviolence." Is there a credible nonviolent alternative? Douglass-Truth Library, 23rd Ave. & Yesler Way. Info: David Berrian at 425-482-3026 or dberrian@earthlink.net.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

5:30 PM. Jubilee 2000 NW Coalition meeting, working for debt relief for world's poorest nations. St. Mark's Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave. E. Info: Betsy Bell at 206-933-1889 or Mary Margaret Pruitt at 206-382-3785.

7 PM. Meeting of Seattle Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) support group. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave., info: Len Hilgermann at 206-325-7724 or www.seattle-pflag.org.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

5:15 PM. Campus for Peace and Justice meeting, University of Washington, for students, staff, and faculty. Location to be announced. Info: www.campus4peace.net.

7 PM. North Seattle Neighbors for Peace & Justice present Your Civil Rights and the Patriot Act, an educational event. While John Ashcroft tours the country to promote the USA Patriot Act, come and hear the truth about what it can do to your civil rights. Trinity United Methodist Church, 6512 23rd Avenue NW, Ballard.

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.