THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7

9 AM. Social Security Coalition: composed of many different local organizations, this group meets on a monthly basis to discuss the current situation of the attack on Social Security and plans actions and information dissemination. Washington Association of Churches, 419 Occidental Ave S at the corner of S. King St., 2nd floor, Pioneer Square area, Seattle.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8

7 PM. COLAGE (Children Of Lesbians And Gays Everywhere) Seattle Chapter This is the first meeting of the brand new Seattle Chapter of COLAGE. All ages welcome--let's meet, eat & plan at the fabulous new Faire Cafe (sandwiches, too!) & Gallery between Capitol Hill & downtown. Faire Cafe & Gallery, 1351 E. Olive Way, just off I-5, Seattle. Info: http://www.COLAGE.org or www.myspace.com/queerspawn, or contact Rebecca at rslanda@u.washington.edu or 206-363-0880.

7-9:30 PM. Friday Night at the Meaningful Movies. Wallingford Neighbors for Peace & Justice present the Iranian film "The Circle" at Keystone Church, 5019 Keystone Pl., West of I-5, just North of 50th, Metro Bus Routes 16, 26 & 44, Seattle. Discussion follows. Free and open to the public, but donations are kindly accepted. For info go to http://www.meaningfulmovies.org/.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9

9:30 AM-5:30 PM. Where on Earth are we going? And what can we do about it? These are two of the questions that lie at the heart of the Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream Symposium at The Evergreen School, 15201 Meridian Ave North, Shoreline. $25 (Scholarships available). Organic lunch provided for those who register by Dec 5. For info or to register go to http://www.transformativegroups.com or contact Susan Burns at 425-881-9000 or sburns@ionsnw.org.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10

1 PM Funeral Procession, 2 pm Ceremony for International Human Rights Day. Gather at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center on the South side of Pike St., between 7th & 8th at 1, and at 2 at the South end of Westlake Plaza, 4th & Pine, downtown Seattle. Join Philippine-US Solidarity Organization, BAYAN-USA, Northwest Committee for Human Rights in the Philippines, Pinay sa Seattle, AnakBayan Seattle and the Seattle community to commemorate those who have died from Human Rights violations in the U.S. and internationally. On Dec 10, 1948, the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Participants are asked to wear black out of respect for the victims and the funeral theme. For info contact Brett Jelinek at brettjelinek@hotmail.com or 206-383-9741.

6:30 PM. Film & Forum to Explore the Needs of the Homeless People in Ballard: a community forum including the compelling, Oscar-nominated documentary film "Streetwise" and Anne Riley, Assistant Director of the Ballard Senior Center, who will present the results of a survey to determine the feasibility of locating a homeless shelter I Ballard. Trinity United Methodist Church, 6512 23rd Ave. NW in Ballard. Admission is free. Food Donations for the Ballard Food Bank are requested. For more information, call 206-784-2085 or email ballard@snowcoalition.org.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 11

7 PM. Meeting of SNOW: Sound Nonviolent Opponents of War Come commemorate 4 years of resistance to war at Woodland Park Presbyterian Church, 225 N 70th, Seattle. For info call 206-789-2684 or http://www.snowcoalition.org.

7-9 PM. Meeting of Greater Seattle Peace and Justice Committee at Trinity United Methodist Church, 6512 23rd Ave NW, Seattle. Open to new members. For info call Rev.J. Liljenstolpe at 206-782-6434.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12

8:30 PM (doors at 7:30). Non-Profit Comedy Benefiting NARAL Pro-Choice Washington at The Comedy Underground, 222 S. Main St. in Pioneer Square. Tickets: $10/$12 at the door available at www.prochoicewashington.org or by calling 206-624-1990. For info contact alisonmondi@prochoicewashington.org or 206-624-1990.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13

12:30-3:30 PM. NPower Seattle offers a free workshop: Free Technology Tools that can help your organization to have an impact. by helping your clients access information and services to improve their lives. For info and registration go to http://www.NPowerSeattle.org, or call 206-286-8880.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14

7 PM. Movie: "The Future of Food"There is a revolution happening in the farm fields and on the dinner tables of America -- a revolution that is transforming the very nature of the food we eat. Free, donations taken. For info contact Northwest Environmental Education Council at rsobol@nwetc.org or 206-762- 1976, or go to http://www.nweec.org/ea.htm.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15

CityClub's 2006 Year in Review will feature Pramila Jayapal, Founder and Executive Director of Hate Free Zone; Colleen Willoughby, CityClub co-founder and President of the Washington Women's Foundation; and Peter Wilson, Engineering Director of Google, as they reflect on the events of the past year and implications for our region going forward. For info go to http://www.seattlecityclub.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMEBER 16

The Center for Well-being of Africans in America is proud to be organizing the 2nd 'Beyond High School' College Fair targeting immigrant and refugee children of African descent. The target population is refugee families but the event is open to the public. Franklin High School, 3013 Mt. Baker Blvd, Seattle. For info contact collegefair@cwaaUSA.org or Caroline Sawe at 206-925-4800.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17

2 PM. Independent media strategy for hurricane survivors Join independent media activists and hurricane survivors for a meeting to organize media and outreach for survivors in the Seattle area and the upcoming Caravan Lagniappe trip to New Orleans. Assistance is needed to help create a multimedia website to cover the caravan and also to help reunite people who have been separated since the hurricanes. Independent media support is needed to help record audio and video interviews with evacuees and build global awareness and support for Lagniappe Caravan and hurricane survivors in the Puget Sound and all around the nation. Wayward Cafe 901 NE 55th St. Seattle. For info go to http://olyimc.infotage.net/en/2006/11/457.shtml or contact khaos@riseup.net.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 18

7-9 PM. Join Stand Up Seattle! for our organizing meeting at Cascade People's Center, 309 Pontius Ave N., Seattle. Want to stop the war? Don't like the Patriot Act? Want an end to corporate domination over Our lives and Our government? Stand Up! Seattle is continuing the fight for peace & social justice here in Seattle. For info contact 206-524-2207 or sus@lists.riseup.net or go to http://www.standupseattle.org.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19

6-8 PM. Seattle Police Department's Sexual Minorities/LGBTQ Advisory Council Meeting at The Seattle LGBT Community Center, Seattle: a council established by the Police Department to increase relationships and communications between the community and the Department. For info contact 206-684-8760 or julia.porras@seattle.gov.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20

6:30-8:30 PM. Northwest Network's Queer Parents Networking Dinner at Cascade People's Center, 309 Pontius Ave. N at Thomas St., Seattle. The Northwest Network increases our communities' ability to support the self-determination and safety of bisexual, transgendered, lesbian, and gay survivors of abuse through education, organizing and advocacy. We work within a broad liberation movement dedicated to social and economic justice, equality and respect for all people and the creation of loving, inclusive and accountable communities. For info or for childcare call Lincoln at 206-568-7777.

7 PM. Film "Keep on Walking" about Joshua Nelson: The Jewish Gospel Singer. Filmed on location in Newark, St. Louis, Stockholm and Jerusalem, this film is a celebration of an exceptional young man who is both African-American and Jewish and transcends the differences between races and faiths through his music. Central Cinema, Seattle. Part of the Langston Hughes African American Film Festival's Underground Railroad Film Series with a full season of provocative narrative and documentary films. $5 at the door (suggested donation). For info call 206-326-1088.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22

7 PM. 4th Friday Movie / Discussion Night (Film TBA) at Bethany UCC Church, 6230 Beacon Ave S. at Graham St, Seattle. Free, collection taken. Free professional childcare is available. There is a separate film showing for the older youth - to be chosen by those attending. Feel free to bring DVDs or VHS tapes. Presented by the Seattle/Cuba Friendship Committee (a Task Force of the Church Council of Greater Seattle) and Movie Night of Bethany. For info call 206-523-1720 or mail@drruhland.com or warner@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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