FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9

7:30-9 AM. Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle's 75th Anniversary Breakfast. Be inspired and entertained by keynote speaker Tavis Smiley. Help us celebrate 75 years of offering quality services to our community. Tickets $70, $80, $100. Info: 206-461-3792 ext3009 or events@urbanleague.org.

9:30AM-3PM. Washington State Association for Multicultural Education (WSAME) presents Cross Cultural Communication, a workshop that will identify your conflict management style, introduce new sets of communication tools, and provide time to practice and develop skills. Sandpoint Education Center, 6208 60th Ave NE, Seattle. Pre-registration $160, teams of 3 or more $155, on-site registration $175. Info: Dr. Cynthia Rekdal at 206-522-5438, WSAME@mindspring.org, or wsame.org.

5:30PM. Not usually discussed: Sexuality and Relationships, part of a new discussion series presented by Communities Against Rape and Abuse and the Hearing, Speech & Deafness Center (HSDC). For folks with "dis"abilities, caregivers, allies, friends, and loved ones. Free. This is a scent-free event. Wheelchair accessible and ASL interpreted. Hearing, Speech & Deafness Center, 1625 19th Ave, at E Madison St, Seattle. Near Metro routes 11, 12, 84. Info: Ellery at 206-322-4856 #102, elleryrussian@riseup.net, cara-seattle.org.

7PM. Beacon Hill Peace Dependent Society and Bethany UCC Church present the film, "The end of suburbia." Thought provoking discussion to follow this socially relevant movie. Bethany UCC Church, 6230 Beacon Ave S, at Graham St, Seattle. Info: 206-725-7535.

7PM. Seattle International Human Rights Coalition and the Forum on International Human Rights Law presents Dr. Stephen Zunes on Human rights denied: Occupation and the attack on international law. In observance of Human Rights Day, Zunes will speak on challenges to the relevance and authority of international law as it applies to occupations around the world including Palestine, Iraq, Tibet, Cyprus, and others. University Heights Center, Room 209, 5031 University Way NE, Seattle. Sugessted donation $5-$10. Info: 206-285-2145 or p152ip@hotmail.com.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10

Human Rights Day.

All Day. Seattle Young People's Project Annual Bowl-a-thon fundraiser for an amazing youth organization that promotes social justice and develops youth leadership. This year's theme is SportsBowlOoza! Imperial Lanes, 2102 22nd Ave S, off of Rainier Ave, Seattle. Info: info@sypp.org or 206-860-9606.

10AM-3PM. Vegetarian Holiday Bazaar - a values-based sale sponsored by Seattle Vegetarian Families. Vendors will be selling Fair Trade items, holiday cards, and other fundraisers for progressive causes,. Sales and samples of eco-friendly vegetarian/vegan holiday foods, chocolates and treats, family-friendly games. Chair massage. Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave, Seattle. Free admission. To sign up for a table or more info: 206-784-2869 or davidc.yao@comcast.net.

3-5PM. The United Steelworkers Seattle Associate Member Chapter and Harry Bridges Institute for Labor Studies present "Powering the polls - Can electoral politics work for workers?" Lively discussion with political scientist Adolph Reed and union representatives for a creative rethinking of labor's approach to electoral politics. Savery Hall Room 239, University of Washington, Seattle. Info: Crystal Leaver at 253-351-0511, cleaver@steelworkers-usw.org, or fightback05.org.

4-9PM. Justice Works! will have a Welcome Back Party and Potluck for people newly released from prison and community members. Justice Works! is an organization whose mission is undoing racism in the criminal justice system as experienced by African Americans. Cascade People's Center, 309 Pontius Ave N, Seattle. Info: justice_works@yahoo.com, 206-303-7553, www.justiceworks.info.

7PM. Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador (CISPES) 25th Anniversary Party. Info: 206-325-5494.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11

2-8:30 PM. Visibility Project and Starheart Spirit present Holiday Gathering Party & Potluck. Invitaton to the activist community, friends and family to join in music, food, festivities and video showings: "Behind every terrorist there is a Bush," "Ammo for the information warrior," and "Aftermath." Bellevue Regional Library, Meeting Room #1, 1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue. Free. Info: astarheart.com or 206-359-2811.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 12

7:30PM. Photographer Steve Horn presents his powerful book, Pictures withour borders: Bosnia revisited. This, his first book, is a visual testament and reminder of wars, horrors, and the human will to endure. Elliot Bay Books, 101 S Main at 1st Ave S, Pioneer Square, Seattle. Info: 206-624-6600 or elliotbaybook.com.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13

8AM. Glen Miller, a Seattle-area peace activist will be on trial by the U. S. Coast Guard. The charge is for the alleged violation of the 500-yard naval vessel protection zone aroung U. S. Navy warships at the Seattle Seafair festival on August 5, 2004. Miller is being charged with a civil penalty with a maximum $32,500 fine. Come to support the right to protest peacefully in public waters. Please no banners or signs. Jackson Federal Building, Room 514, 915 2nd Ave, Seattle. Info: Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action at gzcenter.org or info@gzcenter.org.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14

6-7:30PM. Church and Labor speak out for human rights in the Philippines. Join the US Committee for Labor and Human Rights and speaker Rob McCauley to witness the public signing of a demand statement to Philippine President, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Be a part of the tribute to the martyrs including the 122 civilians who have been assassinated by the Philippine Military in the last 11 months alone. 2100 24th Ave S, near Rainier Ave S and Walker St, Seattle. RSVP to Violy at usco_laborandhr@yahoo.com.

7PM. The Black Panther Party Reunion Committee monthly film series presents "The spook who sat by the door." Central Cinema, 1411 21st Ave at Union, Seattle. $7. Info: onle1kanome@yahoo.com or 206-426-4773.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15

7-9PM. The Washington State Human Rights Commission in collaboration with United Indians of All Tribes Foundation invite you to participate in a community discussion about discrimination and social justice issues as they pertain to Native Americans living in urban areas. The Commission holds community meetings in cities throughout the state to form partnerships with the general public, human and civil rights groups, tribes, local governments, educators, community leaders, and activists. Special guests include Craig Bill, Executive Director of the Governor's Office of Indian Affairs and Seattle Office of Civil Rights staff. Daybreak Star Cultural Center, 3801 W Government Way, Discovery Park, Seattle. Info and accessibility needs: Tanya Calahan at 360-753-4876, tcalahan@hum.wa.gov; Judy Guthrie at 206-285-4425; hum.wa.gov; or 1-800-223-3247.

7:30PM. A Feminist Guide to the Revolutionary Left. Radical Women, a Trotskyist feminist group, reviews the three currents of communism. This look at Trotskyism, Stalininsm, and Maoism will include their attitudes toward democracy, women's rights, homosexuality, and ending racism. Dinner with vegetarian option at 6:30 for $7.50 donation. New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave S, Seattle. Wheelchair accessible. Info, rides, childcare: 206-722-6057 or 206-722-2453.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16

7PM. Wallingford Neighbors for Peace and Justice presents Friday Night at the Meaningful Movies and the film "Advertising and the end of the world." Focusing directly on the world of commercial images, filmmaker Sut Jhally asks basic questions about the cultural messages emanating from a market-based view of the world. Presentation and discussion facilitated by Cecile Andrews, author of The Circle of simplicity: Return to the good life. Free, donations appreciated. Info: wnfp@bridgings.org or snowcoalition.org/event.php?h_id=31/.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17

1PM & 2:30 PM. Benefit concert featuring Darren Motamedy for Powell Barnett Park. The Powell Barnett Legacy Group is a volunteer community group with the goal of increasing use and enjoyment of Powell Barnett Park through restoration, maintenance, and programming/events. Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, 104 17th Ave S, Seattle. Tickets $20. Purchase at brownpapertickets.com/event/2722 or 1-800-838-3006. Info: Maisha Barnett at powellbarnettpark@yahoo.com; Pamela Kliment at 206-684-7556 or Pamela.kliment@Seattle.Gov.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20

7-10PM. TRANS NIGHT at Lambert House for Trans and Questioning Youth, ages 14-22. Support/discussion/social group. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities and resource center for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave, Seattle. Info: 206-322-2515 ext16.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21

7PM and subsequent 3rd Wednesdays. Monthly Business/ Editorial Meeting for independent print and electronic weekly Eat the State! Come, opine, meet, volunteer. How do we do it every other week? People like you! Come be one of them! Info: 206-903-9461 or ets@scn.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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