WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13

7:30 AM. Wake Up for Your Environment! breakfast is the environmental event of the year, bringing together elected officials, candidates, activists, and others. The keynote speakers will be the leading candidates for Governor: Dino Rossi, the Republican nominee, and Christine Gregoire, the Democratic candidate. $60, Westin Hotel, Seattle. Info: Emiko Atherton at 206-465-2886 or http://www.wcvoters.org/contribute/wufe/.

5 PM. Whose Trade Organization? A Comprehensive Guide to the WTO. Globalization activist Lori Wallach, Director of Public Citizen's Global Trade Watch and a trade attorney, is here with a recent book. The Elliott Bay Book Company, 1st Ave S and S Main St. Info: 206-624-6600.

6 PM. Fremont Public Association 3rd Annual Local Heroes Award. For their achievements in community activism, undoing racism, supporting equal rights, the FPA will pay tribute to these four Local Heroes: Bob Santos, Larry Gossett, Roberto Maestas, and the late Bernie Whitebear. 1501 North 45th St. RSVP: gillianb@fremontpublic.org or 206-694-6715.

7 PM. Sadaa: Voices of Women. A Festival of Film, Visual & Literary Arts challenging stereotypical views about women from Muslim countries presents Prose/Poetry Readings by Laila Kazmi, Maliha Masood, & others. Gallery 110, 110 S. Washington St. Info: http://www.jazbah.org/sadaa or 206-624-9336.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14

5:30-7:30 PM. Public Hearing at City Hall. The Budget for Justice Campaign is working to urge the mayor and the Seattle City Council to divert the 3 million dollars used to fund Seattle Police Department buy-bust drug enforcement into drug treatment programs, transition support programs, employment and housing programs, and other needed human services. Seattle City Hall, Council Chambers, 601 5th Ave, 2nd floor.

Thru 10/17. The first Northwest Social Forum The NWSF will bring together activists, organizers and citizens from Alaska, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington who are working on issues of social justice, economic inequality, and environmental degradation. Regional, national and international speakers will participate in plenary sessions, but the bulk of the work of the forum will be done in open space workshops hosted by individuals and organizations about issues central to the region's future. Seattle Center. Info: http://www.nwsocialforum.org or Info@nwsocialforum.org or 206-448-7348 ext. 342.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15

5 PM. Alternatives to Economic Globalization: A Better World is Possible. Speakers include Maude Barlow, Walden Bello, John Cavanagh, Tony Clarke, Martin Khor, David Korten, Jerry Mander, Vandana Shiva, Lori Wallach. Elliott Bay Bookstore, 101 South Main St. Info: 206-448-7348 x 342 or info@nwsocialforum.org or 206-624-6600.

7:00 PM. Hear Ralph Nader's VP Candidate Speak. Peter Camejo, Ralph Nader's running mate with make the case for declaring your Independence in the 2004 election. Seattle Central Community College, Room BE 1110, 1701 Broadway. Info: Ramy Khalil from Socialist Alternative at 206-293-8389.

8 PM. Dance Bush out of Office with speakers from grassroots organizations in our community to provide inspiration and avenues for involvement as well as first rate performances in tango, swing, modern and salsa. A fundraiser for MoveOnPAC. Century Ballroom, 915 E. Pine St. Info: smp@icehouse.net.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16

10 AM-10 PM. Arts Gumbo 2004: Pacific Northwest Intertribal Communities Arts and Crafts Show. Featuring Makah Indian Reservation Artists. Arts and Crafts Bazaar, Native Films, Speakers, Visual Arts, and Musical and Theatrical Performances. General Admission $5/$3 Seniors and Students. Rainier Valley Cultural Center, 3515 S. Alaska St. Info: Nadine Smith at 206-760-4285 or http://www.geocities.com/wildcatcdc/artsgumbo2004.

Noon. Wake Up...You're Liberal! How We Can Take America Back from the Right. Ted Rall, a one-person journalistic force on several fronts, with his cartoons widely syndicated, locally and nationally, and their appearance in book form, and his written journalism, he is one of the most energetic and engaged political writers and artists at work. The Elliott Bay Book Company, 1st Ave S and S Main St. Info: 206-624-6600.

3 PM. Of Grunge and Government: Let's Fix This Broken Democracy. Krist Novoselic, bass player, political activist, founding member of Nirvana, encourages everyone to re-engage with the political process and, more importantly, to have faith in their own ability to bring back a truly participatory democracy. The Elliott Bay Book Company, 1st Ave S and S Main St. Info: 206-624-6600.

6 PM. Angela Davis: Democracy Under Siege. Annual ATR Social Justice Dinner. A Territory Resource (ATR) is a member-funded foundation that supports the creation of a just society through fundraising, grant making, and member involvement. Westin Grand Ballroom, 1900 5th Ave. Tickets: $42-$150. Info: Marion Seymour at 206-624-4081 ext. 30 or http://www.atrfoundation.org.

7 PM. War on Terror, the erosion of Civil Liberties. NW Author and activist John Buchanan, will speak, connecting the dots between the war on terror, the erosion of civil liberties, the truth of 9/11 and the rise of a theocratic Dominion Theology as a centerpiece of an emerging fascism in the United States. Trinity United Methodist Church, 6512 23rd Ave. Info: trinity_ballard@yahoo.com or http://www.tumseattle.org.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19

7:30 PM. Michael Moore. Oscar winner for "Bowling for Columbine," author of the bestsellers "Dude, Where's My Country?" and "Stupid White Men." Tickets $15, Key Arena. Info: http://www.foolproof.org or 206-325-1761.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20

7:00-8:30 PM. Amnesty International UW Presents "Addressing Torture: An Academic, A Survivor" with Professor Jamie Mayerfeld and Sabah Al-Dhaher, who speaks of his experience as a survivor of torture. Univ of WA, Kane Hall, Room 210. Info: Tim Richards at 360-903-3173 or Phil Neff at 206-660-6558.

7 PM. God Willing? Political Fundamentalism in the White House, the "War on Terror," and the Echoing Press. University of Washington professor David Domke makes the case in his new book that George W. Bush's administration continues to take advantage of post-9/11 fears to build a minority conservative, fundamentalist religious agenda into national policy. Trinity United Methodist Church, 6512 23rd Ave. Info: http://www.seattlethunder.net or 206-624-6600.

7 PM. Militarism, Occupation & Empire: Iraq, Palestine and the Obstacles to Peace. Join a lively forum on the current status of the occupations and the reasons for their existence. Speakers will include Maria Tomchick, writer and editor for Eat the State!; Steve Niva, Professor of International Politics & Middle East Studies, Evergreen State College; and Nikhil Singh, University of Washington Associate Professor of History. Presented by Phinney Neighbors for Peace and Justice. Woodland Park Presbyterian Church, 225 N 70th St.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21

7 PM. Citizen Strain: Political and Civic Engagement with speakers Margaret Levi, professor of Political Sciences; Mark Jenkins, professor, School of Drama; Larry Gossett, King County Councilmember. Kane Hall, Room 130, University of Washington. Info: http://www.UWalum.com or 206-543-0540.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22

7 PM. Friday Night at The Meaningful Movies: "Deadline." This film is about the state of Illinois discovering over time that about a dozen inmates facing death are innocent. In 2003 Governor George Ryan announced clemency for the rest, commuting 167 to life without parole. Keystone Church, 5019 Keystone Place. Info: http://groups.msn.com/wallingfordneighbors.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23

6 PM. ACLU Annual Bill of Rights Celebration Dinner, featuring keynote speaker Laura Murphy, Director of ACLU Washington National Office. Red Lion Hotel, Fifth Ave. Info: ACLU at 206-624-2184.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24

5 PM. Hijacking Catastrophe: 9/11, Fear & the Selling of American Empire This film examines how the Bush administration used Sept. 11 to transform American foreign policy and enter a phase of so-called preemptive warfare while rolling back civil liberties and social programs at home. Featuring former government officials and leading scholars including Noam Chomsky, Norman Mailer, Chalmers Johnson, Daniel Ellsberg, Tariq Ali. The Arrupe Room of St. Joseph's Parish Hall, corner of 19th & Aloha St. Info: Info@snowcoalition.org.

7:30 PM. Children of Beslan. Ergyron Native Dance Troupe from the Russian Far East performs a benefit for the children of Beslan, Russia. Traditional songs and instruments are used in an innovative blending of East and West, ancient Native dances and modern influences of Arctic and Alaska Native dances. $12 General Admission, Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Braodway. Info: http://www.chukotka.org/ENGLISH/cltergyrone.html.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26

3:30 PM-5:30 PM. Information Picket--Adequately Fund the VA! Stand up for veterans and guaranteed adequate funding for the VA Healthcare System in this country. Sponsored by AFGE Local 3197. On Columbian Way at the Seattle VA entrance. Info: Barbara Phinney at 206-992-9525.

7:30 PM. Women and War: Ninotchka Rosca, The Philippines' preeminent woman author and former political prisoner under Ferdinand Marcos' regime will speak and sign her books. $10 general, $8 seniors/students, $4 SCC students & under 14. Shoreline Community College Gymnasium. Info: Jamie Ardena at 206-546-6973.

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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