WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4

5-8 PM. ISM Discussion Cafe. Informal discussion with returned ISMers about what nonviolent resistance to the occupation work is like, getting over to Israel and Palestine, logistics, organization, etc. ISM is the International Solidarity Movement to end the Occupation of Palestine. At B&O Espresso, Belmont Ave. & Olive Way. Info: 206-633-1086 or palestinejustice@aol.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 5

Noon. Peace Fleet at the Seattle Seafair Festival. Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action will have a Peace Fleet at the Seattle Seafair festival. Meet the annual US Navy Fleet arrival at Seafair in Elliott Bay. Bring your boat! Previous years have brought Trident nuclear submarines and Navy warships used to launch Tomahawk cruise missiles. Info: Mary Gleysteen at 360-297-3894 or Glen Milner at 206-365-7865 or Info@gzcenter.org.

6:30-8:30 PM. History of the Anti-Violence Movement. Seattle Men Organizing against Violence is pleased to host an evening with Alisa Bierria of CARA Seattle. Alisa will be discussing the history of the anti-violence movement and how the prison industrial complex harms survivors of domestic and sexual violence, disenfranchised people of color, poor people, and people with disabilities. 2100 24th Ave. S. Info: Kevin Miller at kevin@unlessyou.org or 425-891-9596.

7 PM. Monthly Meeting of the Capitol Hill Neighbors for Peace and Justice. A neighborhood group affiliated with SNOW. These meetings often drive the group's activities in the sense that we identify projects and determine priorities for future actions. St. Joseph's Parish Hall, 18th Ave. East & E. Aloha St. Info: email Rory Murphy at ra_murphy@hotmail.com or jmorgant@gonzaga.edu.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 6

Thru Aug 8. Umoja Fest: 2004 African Heritage Festival & Parade. African Heritage Parade Continuing the tradition that began over 50 years ago with the "Seattle Mardi Gras Parade". Judkins Park, Seattle. Info: 206-279-8589 or umojafestnw@yahoo.com.

7 PM. A Call to Participate in the NW Social Forum and Mobilize around Peasant Resistance, Farming, and Food Justice. Join LELO for a visit from Ramao Aldo da Silva, part of Brazil's landless workers' movement, the largest social movement in Latin America. Since their first victory in 1985, land-takeovers have earned land titles for 250,000 families living on more than 15 million acres of farmland. At Bush Hotel Auditorium, 409 Maynard Ave. S, Suite P4. Enter through doors facing Red Pagoda Plaza at Maynard & King St. Info: 360-259-1879.

6:30-9:15 PM. From Hiroshima To Hope, Seattle's Annual Commemoration of the Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Emcee: Sharon Tomiko Santos. Blessing: Reverend Kenjitsu Nakagaki, formerly of Seattle Buddhist Temple. Keynote Speaker: Judy Lipton, Co-founder, Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility. Lantern Ceremony at 8:45 PM. Music and Dance by Seattle Kokon Taiko, Silk Strings, World Meditation Ensemble, Total Experience Choir. Greenlake, northwest shore just south of Bathhouse Theatre. Info: 206-547-2630 or http://www.wingluke.org.

7:30 PM. Third part of the Reel Resistance Film Series. Four international movies capture the irrepressible spirit of rebellion: Cuba Va, the cultural and political preoccupations of Cuban youth. Hosted by the Freedom Socialist Party. New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave. S. Info: 206-722-2453 or FSPseattle@mindspring.com or http://www.socialism.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 7

10:45 AM-1:30 PM. Voter Registration. Statewide Poverty Action Network aims to increase the turnout of low-income voters by registering voters door-to-door, specifically in Auburn and Kent. Carpool from the Fremont Public Association, back parking lot, 1501 N 45th at 10 AM. Maps for both the FPA and Kent/Auburn meeting place are at http://www.fremontpublic.org/SPAN/volunteer.html. Sign up or info: Anne Yen at 206-694-6794, Ext. 4 or anne@povertyaction.org.

1 PM. Join the October 22 Coalition to Stop Police Brutality, Repression, and the Criminalization of a Generation Contingent in the Umoja Fest Parade. Look for the Stolen Lives placards at 23rd & Union St. Info: 206-264-5527 or oct22seattle@hotmail.com.

3-5 PM. Regular meeting of the merged Citizens Concerned for the People of Iraq and the Interfaith Network of Concern for the People of Iraq. Promote peace and support Iraqis. Keystone Congregational Church, 5019 Keystone Place N. Info: Rev. Rich Gamble at spambles@yahoo.com or 206-632-6021 or http://www.concernforiraq.org.

MONDAY, AUGUST 9

7 PM. Sound Nonviolent Opponents of War, General Meeting. SNOW is going to use this meeting to decide on major program work for the next several months. We are interested in groups or individuals who have specific campaigns they want SNOW to take up. Woodland Park Presbyterian Church, 225 N 70th St. Info: 206-789-2684 or organizer@snowcoalition.org.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 10

7-9 PM. Become A Conversation Cafe Host! Conversation Cafe is a simple dialogue process that enables strangers to talk deeply very quickly. Help spread a Culture of Conversation! Training and to register, call 206-545-6111. At Jackson Street Safeco Center, 306 23rd Ave. S. Info: http://www.conversationcafe.org/Training/host_training.html or atlantis@nwlink.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 12

10 AM. Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) Celebrates the Renovation and Opening of Martin Court, named after Joe Martin, a compassionate housing activist who fights for the rights of homeless people. Speakers at the open house will include: Joe Martin, Tom Rasmussen of the Seattle City Council, Katie Hong of the Seattle Office of Housing, Tom Tierney of the Seattle Housing Authority, John Fox of the Displacement Coalition, and Kim Herman of the Washington State Housing Finance Commission. 6188 4th Ave. S. Info: Diane Lee at 206-764-6059 or dianel@lihi.org.

5-8 PM. University Street Ministry Art Exhibition of Artwork by Homeless Youth. Donations of Art by Homeless Youth sought by Aug 1. Exhibition is part of Open House Celebration, "Thanksgiving In August." 4740-B University Way NE. Info: 206-522-4366 or director@USMinistry.net.

7:30-9:30 PM. "It's About Time Writers Reading Series," Beginning & Experienced Writers Read Their Work, a series dedicated to the memory of Anna Helfgott, who began writing after age 70, & of Nelson Bentley, the quintessential teacher. Open mike precedes scheduled readers & speaker, each reader has 3 minutes to recite poems or 5 minutes to read prose. Ravenna's Third Place Books, 6504 20th Ave. NE. Info: 206-527-8875 or eahelfgott2@attbi.com or http://www.itsaboutimewriters.homestead.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 13

6 PM. Anne Feeney & Chris Chandler with Tacoma "Longshore Troubadour" Vance Lelli in "Have you been to jail for justice?" Benefit performance for Washington State Jobs With Justice. 2021 NE 75th St., Seattle. Tickets $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Info: 206-441-4969 or wsjwj@igc.org.

7:30 PM Fourth part of the Reel Resistance Film Series. Four international movies capture the irrepressible spirit of rebellion: Amandla!, the 2002 Sundance Film Festival winner celebrating the music of the anti-apartheid movement. Hosted by the Freedom Socialist Party. New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave. S. Info: 206-722-2453 or FSPseattle@mindspring.com or http://www.socialism.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 15

Noon-6 PM. Seattle Peace Concert, hosted by The Washington Blues Society. Please bring food bank donations for Northwest Harvest; featuring Heather Banker, Becki Sue and Her Big Rockin' Daddies, Blues Alliance, Jack Cook and the Phantoms of Soul, and The Alice Stuart Band. Drum Circle after every concert. Gas Works Park. Info: 206-729-5232 or seapeace@seapeace.org or http://www.seapeace.org/.

6:30 and 9:00 PM. Incredible Feats of Stupidity or "What would you do if you had $420 billion and no sense?" A play which explores the Military Industrial Complex presented by Peace Action. At Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse on Greenlake. Tickets: $10 at the door. Info: Fred Miller at freefred@drizzle.com or 206-789-6863.

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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