WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19

4 PM. Men Organizing Against Violence. Join us for this informative meeting with other men interested in ending domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of violence against women. UW Women's Center, Cunningham Hall. Info: Teresa Cole at 206-616-3518.

5:30-7:30 PM. Planning Meeting for Seattle Race Conference 2005. Working toward a fall 2005 event but our planning is wide open. Everyone committed to active racial justice is welcome. Urban League office, 105 14th Ave. at Yesler St. Info: L. Charles Jones at lcharlesjones@hotmail.com or 206-722-7241.

7 PM. Meeting of Local Activists to Recruit Alternative Candidates to run against Mayor Nickels and for other local seats in the 2005 election. Open to interested activists who believe strongly we need a new mayor and change at City Hall. University Baptist Church, 4554 12th Ave. NE. Info: 206-632- 0668 or jvf4119@zipcon.net.

7 PM. Monthly Business/Editorial Meeting for Eat the State!, the publication you're reading right now. Come help us out, write for us, distribute the paper, organize a fundraiser, or sell ads. University Baptist Church, NE 47th & 12th Ave. NE, 3rd Floor. Info: 206-903-9461 or ets@scn.org.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 20

2 PM. Not In Our Name Seattle will host a Convergence Rally with Music and a Speak-Out. War Without End? Round Ups & Detentions? Police State Restrictions? The Whole Bush Agenda? NION in calling for neighborhood gatherings, sidewalk marches, campus walk-outs, and other creative events to protest and express alternatives. We can think of something better! Join us at Westlake Park, 4th & Pine, in downtown Seattle. March to the Federal Building starts 4:30 for 5 PM rally there. Info: 206-322-3813 or seattle@notinourname.net or http://www.notinourname-seattle.net.

5 PM. Seattle ANSWER will hold its Counter Inaugural Demonstration. Federal Building, 2nd Ave. & Marion St. Info: 206-568-1661.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 21

& Sat. Jan. 22. Seattle Environmental Film Festival, presented by The Hazel Wolf Environmental Film Network and The Mountaineers. Various show times. At The Mountaineers, 300 3rd Ave W. General admission $15, $25 for the Full Day Saturday, $40 for the Full Festival. Complete Film Schedule at http://www.hazelfilm.org. Box Office: 206-284-6310.

7 PM. Wallingford Neighbors For Peace and Justice presents Friday Night At The Meaningful Movies: the critically acclaimed and thought-provoking "Control Room" (84 min, Jehane Noujaim, 2004). An incisive documentary about the role of Arabic news channel Al Jazeera during America's 2003 war in Iraq. Come see the film everyone is raving about. Keystone Church, 5019 Keystone Pl. N. Free, donations appreciated. Info: wnfp@bridgings.org or http://groups.msn.com/wallingfordneighbors.

7-9 PM. Not invited to the Inaugural Ball? Come celebrate at a Family Marimba Dance Benefit for Rainier Valley Neighbors for Peace & Justice. Whitworth Elementary, 5215 46th Ave. S. Donation: $5-10 for adults, $10-$20 for family. Info: bebrunton@hotmail.com or 206-328-6550.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 22

1-8:30 PM. Seattle Thunder Democracy Festival, "Who'll Stop The Reign?" Featuring panels and workshops on compelling issues of the day. Panelists: Cecile Andrews, Ruth Bennett, Susan Harmon, Andy Stephenson, Linde Knighton, Rev. Rich Lang, Will Parry, and many others. Live music, info tables, and food by Pan Africa. $5-10 donation at door. Trinity United Methodist Church, 6512 23rd Ave NW in Ballard. Info: http://www.seattlethunder.net.

1 PM. Rally and March for Abortion Rights and Reproductive Justice with Seattle Radical Women, affiliated with the Freedom Socialist Party. Endorsed by Aradia Women's Health Center, Dyke Community Activists, NARAL Pro-Choice Washington, and others. Westlake Plaza, 4th & Pine, downtown. Info: Anne Slater at 206-722-6057 or RWseattle@mindspring.com.

5 PM. Candlelight Walk Around Green Lake to Honor the 32nd Anniversary of Roe v. Wade with NARAL Pro-Choice Washington, Planned Parenthood, the ACLU, and others. Meet at the Bathhouse Theater or join the walk at any point around the lake. Info: DaniFranco@wanaral.org.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 23

6-9 PM. Benefit and Forum In the Aftermath of the Tsunami. Presenters include Mark Oberle, MD, just back from Thailand; Beth Rivin, MD; and Ann McLaughlin, MSW. Univ. Unitarian Church, 6556 35th Ave. NE. Info: Ann McLaughlin at help@LifeChanges1.com or Jerome Chroman at 206-526-7081.

MONDAY, JANUARY 24

7 PM. Sister Helen Prejean, advocate for the abolition of the death penalty. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. Free, no tickets required. Info: 206-624-6600.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 25

6:30-8:30 PM. Seattle Public School Community Forum to seek feedback on criteria that could be used for potential school consolidation (including possible closures) in fall 2006. The district may close 12 to 22 schools. Aki Kurose Middle School Cafeteria (with Jan Kumasaka), 3928 S Graham St.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26

8 AM-4 PM. Statewide Poverty Action Network's Peoples' Day in Olympia. Over half a million people in Washington State don't have health care coverage and three out of four jobs don't pay a living wage. Come talk to your representatives. To sign up or get info: John Dortero at 206-694-6794 or toll free 1-866-789-7726 or http://www.povertyaction.org.

6:30-8:30 PM. Seattle Public School Community Forums, see Tues. Jan. 25th above. Simultaneously at Hamilton Middle School Auditorium (with Darlene Flynn), 1610 N. 41st St. and Ingraham High School Library (with Sally Soriano), 1819 N. 135th St.

7 PM. Cuban Film Festival Movie Series: "Great Day in Havana." Artists reflect on Cuba's precarious political climate, its African heritage, the ironies of tourism, and how to live with dignity in the face of the US embargo. At the new 911 Media Arts Center's Theater, 402 9th Avenue N. at Harrison St. Donation of $10. Info: 206-682-6552 or http://www.womenandcuba.org.

7:15 PM. Green Party of Seattle general membership meeting. Public is welcome. University Heights Center, NE 50th & University Way NE, Room 201. Info: 206-524-3377 or info@seattlegreens.org.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 27

7 PM. The Conflict in the Darfur Region of Sudan, presentation by Adam Shapiro, co-founder of the International Solidarity Movement. Music by troubadour and activist Jim Page. Sponsored by Seattle International Human Rights Coalition. At the cafe at Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave. Requested donation $10. All welcome. Info: 206-547-7735.

7-9 PM. "Perspectives from the Salmon People," a discussion with tribal leaders on the progress of salmon recovery in the Pacific Northwest. Representatives from local tribes reflect on decades of struggle over declining salmon runs, tribal fishing rights and culture, and how they see the future of salmon in our region. At REI Flagship Store, 222 Yale Avenue, 2nd floor meeting room. Admission is free. Refreshments provided. Info: 206-382-7007.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 28

7 PM. Wallingford Neighbors For Peace and Justice presents Friday Night At The Meaningful Movies: "Killing Us Softly III" (34 min, Sut Jhally, Jean Kilbourne, 2000). An update on the classic film "Killing Us Softly, which critically reviewed the images of women in advertising. Have those images changed any in the past 20 years? After-film discussion with Thalia Syracopoulos of Seattle-NOW. Free, donations accepted. Keystone Church, 5019 Keystone Pl. N. Info: wnfp@bridgings.org or http://groups.msn.com/wallingfordneighbors.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1

6:30-8:30 PM. What Does an Anti-Racist Community Look Like? Presenters include: Dustin Washington, American Friends Service Committee, Peoples Institute NW, and Peoples Coalition for Justice; Joy Shigaki, Japanese American Citizens' League, Victoria Redstarr, Nez Perce, active with People's Institute Northwest and Native Youth Action; and George Griffin, co-founder of the Seattle Race Conference. All community members are welcome. Light meal at 6 PM. Childcare: RSVP by Jan. 21. At 2100 24th Avenue S. Info: Gillian at 206-694-6715 or gillianb@fremontpublic.org.

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. Also, check out www.seattleactivism.org.

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