WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19

11 AM-1 PM. Forum "Out of the Closet, Into the Pulpit," sponsored by the Multifaith Alliance of Reconciling Communities (MARC). St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave. E, Bloedel Hall. Info: 206-725-2293 or www.multifaith.org/MARC/MARC.html.

5:30-9 PM. All-City Forum on the Monorail. Help make final decisions on station locations and alignment. Seahawks Stadium Club Restaurant, 800 Occidental Ave. S. Child care provided, facilities ADA accessible. Free parking in the Seahawks Exhibition Center Garage. Info: www.elevated.org or 206-382-1220.

7-9 PM. League of Education Voters Foundation Community Meeting. Discuss draft proposal to 2004 Legislature to establish an Education Trust Fund for early learning, K-12, and higher ed. Floral Conference Center, 201 4th Ave. N, Edmonds. RSVP to Cherise Khaund at cherise@educationvoters.org or 206-441-2144.

7 PM. Scars Tell Stories: Queer and Trans (Dis)Ability Performance and Community Forum, sponsored by RESYST Seattle. $5-$10 donation, no one turned away. Capitol Hill Arts Center, 1621 12th Ave. near Pine St. Info: 206-329-1606 or www.resystseattle.org.

7 PM. Report Back on Recent Trip to Colombia: Active Nonviolence and Resistance to War with Vivien Sharples. 8335 11th Ave. NW. Info: 206-329-8378.

7 PM. Economic Panel: The US Economy--The War at Home, speakers include Michael Righi, Economics Instructor; Paul Bigman, Jobs with Justice; and Tony Lee, Fremont Public Association. 6532 Phinney Ave. N. Info: Andy at 206-789-5081.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20

7-8:30 PM. Forum on Exporting Washington's White Collar Jobs, with Alan Tonelson, author of Race to the Bottom and Natasha Humphries, whose Silicon Valley job was outsourced to India. Sponsored by Washtech and Communications Workers Union (CWA). UW Electrical Engineering Bldg., Room 125. RSVP to Courtney@washtech.org.

7 PM. Update on Current Political and Social Movements in Argentina, with local filmmakers Melissa Young and Mark Dworkin and music by Tangos with the Duo. Univ. Friends Center, 4001 9th Ave. NE. Info: 206-632-0500.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21

7 PM. Speaker: Milan Rai, author of War Plan Iraq and Regime Unchanged: Why the War on Iraq Changed Nothing. Presented by Interfaith Network of Concern for the People of Iraq. Keystone Congregational Church, 5019 Keystone Pl. N, Info: www.scn.org/ccpi/ or 206-632-6021.

7-9 PM. "An Introduction to Nonviolent Communication" with Jorge Rubio from Colombia, one of the top trainers of nonviolent communication anywhere. $10 donation, no one turned away. Langston Hughes Cultural Arts Center, 17th Ave. & Yesler. Info and registration: David Berrian at 425-482-3026 or dberrian@earthlink.net.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22

9 AM-5 PM. "Nonviolent Communication for Interracial Dialogue and Other Difficult Situations" with Jorge Rubio, limited to people of color. $50-$100 suggested, no one turned away. Langston Hughes Cultural Arts Center, 17th Ave. & Yesler. Info and registration: David Berrian at 425-482-3026 or dberrian@earthlink.net.

10 AM registration, 11 AM march. "Race to the Bottom," a Fun Run and March to demonstrate against the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA), starts at Occidental Park in Pioneer Square and ends at the Labor Temple in Belltown. $25 fun run, includes t-shirt. Info or registration: Community Alliance for Global Justice at www.seattleglobaljustice.org or 206-405-4600.

7:30 PM. Speaker: Milan Rai, see Friday, Nov. 21 above. Elliott Bay Bookstore, 101 S Main St. Info: www.scn.org/ccpi/ or 206-632-6021.

7:30 PM. Film Showing: "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised," about the 2002 attempted coup against Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. Sponsored by the Freedom Socialist Party, 5018 Rainier Ave. S. $3.50 includes popcorn. Info: 206-722-2453 or www.socialism.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23

9 AM-5 PM. "Speaking Peace--Nonviolent Communication for Peacekeepers and with People You Disagree With," with Jorge Rubio. $50-$100 suggested, no one turned away. Langston Hughes Cultural Arts Center, 17th Ave. & Yesler. Info and registration: David Berrian at 425-482-3026 or dberrian@earthlink.net.

6-10 PM. "Breaking the Bank," film documentary on IMF & World Bank, plus footage on the 1999 WTO Protests in Seattle. Independent Media Center, 1415 3rd Ave. near Union St. $1-$10 donation. Info: www.seattle.indymedia.org.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27

Evening. "Harvest: A First Nations' Reclamation of Thanksgiving," actors, poets, storytellers, dancer, and others celebrating the survival of native people and dispelling myths about Thanksgiving. Capitol Hill Arts Center, 1621 12th Ave. For info or those interested in performing, email Qwo-Li Driskill at knitbone@dragonflyrising.com or call 206-329-1606.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28

Celebrate Buy Nothing Day, the day after Thanksgiving. Tired of feeling overweight, overburdened, terrorized, and guilty? Call the Buy Nothing Hotline and find help from a Buy Nothing volunteer at 1-425-775-5383 (a one-day, 24-hour service offered by the Edmonds Institute). Meet with friends instead! Write a letter to your congressman! Donate to your favorite charity! Info: Ad Busters at www.adbusters.org/home/.

4 PM. 6th Annual Iwasil Holiday Pow Wow. Special guests the World Champion Black Lodge Singers. Head Lady Dancer: Raven Price; Head Man Dancer: Mario Hawley. Arts & crafts, Grand Entry at 6:30 PM. Wilson Pacific Gym, Indian Heritage, 1330 N. 90th St., Seattle. This is an alcohol & drug-free event. Info: 206-325-3942 or averzola@positiveplace.org.

7-9 PM. Friday Night at the Meaningful Movies: Oliver Stone's "Salvador," with James Woods and James Belushi. Sponsored by Wallingford Neighbors For Peace and Justice. Keystone Church, 5019 Keystone Pl. N. Info: groups.msn.com/wallingfordneighbors.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29

3:30-5:30 PM. "Homosexuality In The Bible: A Different Perspective," series of classes and discussions sponsored by Dignity Seattle Chapter. Henry Library on Harvard Ave. near Broadway. Info: Ed at 206-725-2293 or polarbeared@juno.com.

7-9 PM. Duwamish Tribe will host comedian Charlie Hill, four-time American Indian Entertainer of the Year. Benefit for construction of Duwamish Longhouse Cultural Center. At Daybreak Star Center in Magnolia. Advance tickets $35 by calling 206-431-1582. Info and donations: 206-431-1582 or www.duwamishtribe.org.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30

7-9 PM. World AIDS Day Memorial Service, hosted by The Multifaith Alliance of Reconciling Communities (MARC). All Pilgrims Christian Church, Broadway & Republican St. Free, please donate minimum of $5 to help with expenses. Info: 206-725-2293 or www.multifaith.org/MARC/MARC.html.

Noon-4 PM. Tabling for Peace on Capitol Hill, gathering signatures to oppose the USA Patriot Act. On 15th Ave. E, near the Victrola coffee house. Info or to sign up to table: swabacks@comcast.net.

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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