Wednesday, September 14

7 PM. Community Forum On Immigrant Rights with Benjamin Johnson, Director of the Immigration Policy Center (IPC) at the American Immigration Law Foundation, and Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia, Senior Policy Associate for the National Immigration Forum. Kane Hall, Room 114, UW. Info: Ibrahim al-Husseini at 206-406-4967 or Ibrahimal@yahoo.com.

7 PM. Manufacturing Consent. This great film explores the political life and ideas of Noam Chomsky, world-renowned linguist, intellectual, and political activist. The Bradford Center, 700 108th Ave NE. Info: http://www.epjc.net.

Thursday, September 15

6:30 PM. Activists Workshop presented By The Arab American Community Coalition (http://www.theaacc.org), American friends service committee PNW Region (http://www.afsc.org/pacificnw/seattle.htm), and American Civil Liberties Union-Washington (http://www.aclu-wa.org). American Friends Service Committee hall, Univ. District. Info@theaacc.org or Ibrahim al-Husseini at 206-406-4967.

Friday, September 16

7 PM. Friday Night at The Meaningful Movies: The Trials of Henry Kissinger (80 min, Eugene Jarecki, 2002). Documentary archival footage from the Nixon era paints a portrait of Kissinger, the former US Secretary of State and a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. Keystone Church, 5019 Keystone Pl. N. Info: wnfp@bridgings.org or http://groups.msn.com/wallingfordneighbors.

Saturday, September 17

10 AM-3 PM. Phone Bank with NARAL Pro-Choice Washington. Washington State's pro-choice majority knows that John Roberts can't be counted on to preserve personal freedoms, including the right to privacy and a woman's right to choose. John Roberts is out of step with mainstream American values and we oppose his confirmation! Info: 206-624-1990 or SashaCousineau@ProChoiceWashington.org.

2 PM. Screening of "A Union Man: The Life and Work of Julius Margolin. Julius Margolin, at 89, is a living legend in the New York City labor movement. He's been active since the 1930s in the CIO, National Maritime Union and Local 52 of the International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employees. Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, 104 17th Ave. S. Info: georgeandjulius@att.net or http://www.georgeandjulius.com.

7-10 PM. Environmental Justice Documentary: Heavy Metal. This film by Hans Rosenwinkel is a true-life story of how heavy metal poisoning that began in the late 1800s destroyed the lives and community of people in Idaho's Silver Valley. Antioch University Seattle, 2326 6th Ave., Room 100. Info: 206-954-0218.

7:30 PM. Musical groups: Emma's Revolution and Rebel Voices. Each two-some is well known on their respective coasts for their outstanding voices and astute political commentary. Both groups seek the finest musical material that captures the heart of the social issues that challenge the mindful citizen. Phinney Neighborhood Center, Brick Building, 6532 Phinney Avenue N. Reserve by calling 206-528-8523. Info: http://www.emmasrevolution.com or http://www.rebelvoices.com.

Sunday, September 18

11 AM-5 PM. Sustainable Seattle's 2nd Annual Fair "Envisioning a Sustainable Ballard: Dream to Reality." Ballard's Bergen Place Park and Marvins Garden Park. Spekers, displays, information. Contact: Ann Scheerer, Education Coordinator, annscheerer@hotmail.com.

Noon-6 PM. Seattle Peace Concert: Grand Finale. Part 1, featuring Django Twango, GreenFlash, Stolen Ogre, Jef Jaisun solo, Alice Stuart & The Formerlys, and Randy Hansen. Admission Free, please bring nonperishable food bank items for Northwest Harvest. Gas Works Park. Info: seapeace@seapeace.org or http://www.seapeace.org/events.html.

2 PM. Rachel's Daughters: Searching for the Causes of Breast Cancer. Seattle Public Library Health and the Environment Film Series 2005. An engaging detective story and analysis of the science and politics of the breast cancer epidemic, with a focus on links to environmental factors. Info: http://chenw.org/events.html.

3-6 PM. A Fundraiser for Jim McDermott's Legal Fund. We are gathering to support his expenses in the various lawsuits by his political opponents. A little help from Jim's Friends because we need Jim legislating, not litigating. Irish Emigrant, 2nd floor party area, 5260 University Way NE. Info: Jack Smith 206-329-5514 or erie1917@comcast.net.

4-7 PM. (Sundays through Oct 9.) Home Alive's Basic Self-Defense Series. This class covers boundary setting, de-escalation, striking and kicking, releases from common grabs, and fighting from the ground. We will use exercises, role-playing, and discussion to explore and practice these techniques while building strength, confidence, and power. 1415 10th Ave., 2nd floor, Studio 3. Info: http://www.homealive.org or selfdef@homealive.org or 206-323-4663.

5 PM. S. Ginny NiCarthy on Afghanistan: Elections, Women, Progress, and Problems. Ginny recently visited Afghanistan. She will talk about interviewing women electoral candidates, among other experiences. Woodland Park Presbyterian Church, 225 N 70th St. Info: 206-789-5565.

Monday, September 19

7:30 PM. Barbara Ehrenreich. One of the most esteemed, perceptive, and often humorously pointed social critics at work today, Barbara Ehrenreich reads from her newest book, Bait and Switch: The (Futile) Pursuit of the American Dream. Town Hall, 8th & Seneca St. Info: Elliott Bay Book Company at 206-624-6600.

Tuesday, September 20

7 PM. Stand Up and Be Counted: No to War and Occupation. British MP George Galloway, international antiwar leader, will Speak against war in Iraq. He recently electrified the United States with his appearance at a Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations hearing on May 17, when he turned the proceedings into a condemnation of the war in Iraq. Tickets $12 general, $8 students available at Ticket Window http://www.ticketwindowonline.com or 206-325-6500. Univ. of WA, Kane Hall. Info or group tickets: Vicky at 206-851-4862 or seattleiso@yahoo.com.

Wednesday, September 21

7-9 PM. United Nations Association Seattle Chapter Annual Meeting and a Presentation on Nuclear Proclivities and Perils. Guest speakers: Laura Bean Melrose who retired from the Air Force where she was the communications-computer systems engineering-installation program management instructor. Martin Fleck who is executive director of the Washington physicians for social responsibility. Terrace Room at Harbor Steps, 1221 1st Ave. Info: 206-568-1959 or http://www.unaseattle.org.

7 PM. Monthly Business/Editorial Meeting for Independent Print and Electronic Weekly Eat the State!. Come opine, meet, and volunteer. How do we do it every other week? People like you! Come be one of them! University Baptist Church, NE 47th & 12th Ave. NE, 3rd Floor (the NACC/SDC offices). Info: 206-903-9461 or info@eatthestate.org.

Friday, September 23

7 PM. Friday Night at The Meaningful Movies: Sometimes In April (140 min., Raoul Peck, 2005). Dramatization of the brutal events that befell the citizens of Rwanda in April 1994. Keystone Church, 5019 Keystone Pl. N. Info: wnfp@bridgings.org or http://groups.msn.com/wallingfordneighbors.

Saturday, September 24

Noon. Seattle Anti-War Demonstration. In coordination with the national demonstration in Washington DC and joint actions in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Westlake Plaza, 4th & Pine St. Info: answer@answerseattle.org or 206-568-1661.

4-10 PM. Anti-War Letter Writing Open House. We'll gather informally, mingle, eat, and write letters to elected officials. Snacks and letter writing materials provided (or bring your own stationery if you like). Come for as long or short as you like! Jean Buskin's house, 9728 3rd Ave. NW. Info: 206-784-9988.

Sunday, September 25

Noon-6 PM. Seattle Peace Concert: Grand Finale. Featuring Travis Pinn with O'Brien's Enemy, Eric Goetz, Lucy Lunchmouth, Think Twice, Laurie Miller, and Seattle's Evolutionary "On Core Encore Band" with the finishing touch. Please bring nonperishable food bank items for Northwest Harvest. Woodland Park. Info: seapeace@seapeace.org or http://www.seapeace.org/events.html.

5-8 PM. Anti-War Letter Writing Party. We'll write letters to members of Congress demanding an end to the war. Marcia Mullins' house, 2600 E. Helen St.

Monday, September 26

7:30 PM. Apartheid Schooling In America. Jonathan Kozol is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Savage Inequalities: Children in America's Schools and Amazing Grace: The Lives of Children and the Conscience of a Nation. Town Hall, 8th & Seneca St. Tickets available via http://www.foolproof.org/2005/season/jonathankozol.html, $10 General, $5 Students and Foolproof Members/Subscribers.

Tuesday, September 27

7 PM. Citizens More Active In Their Communities. Keynote speaker John Graham, president of the Giraffe Heroes project, speaks about citizen involvement, ground covered in his new book, "Stick Your Neck Out: A Street-Smart Guide to Creating Change in Your Community and Beyond." Tickets $10, $7 under age 25, available via CityClub, Town Hall, 8th & Seneca St. Info: http://www.seattlecityclub.org or 206-682-7395.

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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