THURSDAY, AUGUST 9

Nagasaki Day.Anniversary of day in 1945 when a 2nd nuclear weapon was dropped on the city of Nagasaki, Japan, last use of a nuclear weapon in war.

7-9 PM. The Cultural Revolution and Reflections On Contemporary Chinese Art. This is in conjunction with the opening of "Shu: Reinventing Books in Contemporary Chinese Art" exhibition. Sent to cultivate the hinterland during the Cultural Revolution (1966-76), Professor Gu Xiong provides a personal account of his experiences during this turbulent and traumatic period of modern Chinese history. He will discuss the Cultural Revolution from personal, historical and political perspectives, and how that experience continues to affect Chinese contemporary artists up to now. Free and open to the public. Seattle Asian Art Museum, Stimson Auditorium; to reserve your space, please call the SAM Box Office at 206-654-3121. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis and reservations are released ten minutes prior to start time. Info: seattleartmuseum.org.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 10

9-11:30 AM. How to Get News/ Media Coverage; Connecting With Communities Of Color. Find out the basics of getting exposure through the media. The event will feature a panel of media representatives. Confirmed panelists include: Naomi Ishisaka, Editor in Chief, Colors NW Magazine; Monica Foster, writer, the Skanner newspaper; and Lee Carter, founder/host of the Afra Genesis Radio Network and former television news reporter. Moderated by Kevin P. Henry, KKNW-AM, KBCS-FM radio host and journalist. The panel will focus on how nonprofits, community organizations, faith-based groups and agencies can get news coverage for their programs and events. Topics covered include: what makes a strong news story, connecting with minority media, working with reporters and the basics of establishing a relationship with the print, radio and television media. This event is free. Refreshments will be available. Sponsored by the Rainier Unitarian Universalist Center, 835 Yesler Way, Seattle. RSVP and info: Kevin P. Henry naturalmind7591@aol.com or 206-722-4880.

10 AM-2 PM. HRConnections & Great Wall Shopping Mall Presents Its 38th Diversity Job Fair. Great Wall Shopping Mall, 18230 East Valley Highway, Kent; info 206-940-4910.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11

11 AM-6 PM. Educational Resource Street Fair. Hosted by People's Institutional Baptist Church, the event is a multicultural, ethnically diverse celebration of children, youth and families. Enjoy an afternoon of arts and culture, music, food and fellowship, a farmer's market and children's activities, while building community. Access resources on the street: books, parenting tools, school supplies, backpacks, rain jackets and community services. 24th Avenue between East Spruce Street and East Yesler in Seattle. Info: 206-323-5959.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 12

Noon-6 PM. Seattle Peace Concert. 27th Annual Summer Park Concert Series with music by Greenwood All Stars, Jackson Sundown, Lisa Marshall Band and others. Free, funded by your donations, please bring nonperishable food bank items for Northwest Harvest. Drum Circle after every event! Seward Park, Seattle. Info: seapeace.org/events.html or 206-729-5232 or seapeace@seapeace.org.

MONDAY, AUGUST 13

Through August 17, 4-6 PM. GIRLPOWER for girls 10-14 years old. Learn self defense and empowerment! Find your power! Build self-esteem and self-confidence! Increase flexibility! Focus your mind! Learn to defend yourself! Stay calm under pressure! Have fun! Our non-competitive program is based on principles of non-violence and respect for self and others. Summer Intensive - $100. Full and partial scholarships available. $50 deposit required to hold space. Seattle Kajukenbo & Kung Fu Kids, 1408 22nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98122. Info 206-329-5719 or info@seattle-kajukenbo.com or seattlekajukenbo.com.

7 PM. Wier Harman, Town Hall's executive director, directs a staged reading of Atomic Farmgirl by C. Denby Swanson.Adapted from the memoir of the same name by Teri Hein, the play is set on the farm Hein grew up on in Eastern Washington, in the shadow of the Hanford nuclear plant. It looks at the land over time, tracing its beginnings as Cayuse and Yakama territory and contemplates its future and the legacy of the nuclear industry in this country. Actors include E. Ray Anderson and Leslie Law. Teri Hein is the Executive Director of 826 Seattle, a non-profit writing center for students ages 8-16. This performance is the culmination of play-development workshops held during the first week in August at the Icicle Creek Theatre Festival in Leavenworth. Town Hall, 8th & Seneca; Free, no tickets required.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18

Through August 19. 10 AM-8 PM. Seattle Hempfest.Seattle Hempfest is now in its 17th year, held annually in Myrtle Edwards Park on the waterfront of downtown Seattle. Each year, Hempfest draws people from around the world to educate the public about marijuana and drug law reform. Info hempfest.org or seattlehempfest@gmail.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 19

6:30-8:30 PM. We will be sending Reiki energy to various parts of the world to promote peace as well as to aspects within ourselves for greater healing. Each person present also receives their own Reiki "recharge" so they can keep shining their light into the world. Children welcome. Refreshments to be provided. $5-10 donation. 5328 12th Avenue South, Seattle. Info: reikitrainingprogram.com.

MONDAY, AUGUST 20

Through August 24. The City of Bellevue and KBCS 91.3 FM are sponsoring a Free Radio Camp for Youth. Youth will finish the camp with one of two finished products: a live formatted recording or edited feature story, with the chance to air it on KBCS 91.3 FM. Workshops will cover radio journalism, writing for radio, recording, voicing and interviewing. There is also the opportunity to continue to produce radio for KBCS throughout the year. Interested youth ages 14-18 need to apply by August 1. Bellevue youth will be prioritized. Info: Callie Shanafelt, cshanafelt@bellevuewa.gov or 425-452-7922.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 21

Primary Election Day. Don't forget to vote!

THURSDAY, AUGUST 23

6-9 PM. Join us in Celebrating Earthcorps World Night! Enjoy free music, performances and plenty of delicious foods from the countries and cultures of EarthCorps' international participants! World Nights are a family-friendly introduction to EarthCorps and our international participants. Refreshments, displays, music: 6-6:45 PM, performances & program: 6:45-8:45 PM. Community Activity Center, Magnuson Park, 6344 NE 74th Street, Building 406, across from Building 30/EarthCorps, Seattle. Info: Mark Howard, 206-322-9296 x224 or mark@earthcorps.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25

9 AM-5 PM. Community Coalition for Environmental Justice's Sixth Annual Environmental Justice Conference. Learn about environmental and economic justice issues and solutions. This event provides a platform for indigenous people, people of color, and low-income people who are working towards environmental and economic justice. The title for this year's conference is "Race, Power & the Environment: Liberating our Communities from Toxins." The keynote speaker will be Dr. Joy DeGruy-Leary author of "Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome" and expert on mental health and ecological resilience. It will include both a youth track and a children's track (as part of childcare activities). South Seattle Community College. Info: 206-720-0285 or www.ccej.org or justice@ccej.org.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 26

WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY

Noon-6 PM. Seattle Peace Concert. Music by The Red Hotz, Randy Oxford Band, & All Star Peace Jam with Alice Stuart & other special guests. Hosted by Peace Code Records. Free, funded by your donations, please bring nonperishable food bank items for Northwest Harvest. Drum Circle after every event! Volunteer Park, Seattle. Info: seapeace.org/events.html or 206-729-5232 or seapeace@seapeace.org.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 28

Through August 29. Washington State Adolescent Health Care Conference, "Partnerships for Healthy Youth." For all professionals working to promote adolescent health including, but not limited to, educators, nurses and allied health staff, social workers and public health professionals. At the Marriott in SeaTac. Info: www.regonline.com/phy2007, registration info prefplanners@covad.net or 866-417-7776.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 30

7 PM. Northwest Environmental Education Council presents the film "Ecological Design: Inventing the Future." Free/donations taken. Camp Long Environmental Learning Center, Main Building, 5200 35th Ave. SW, Seattle. Info: Northwest Environmental Education Council rsobol@nwetc.org or www.nweec.org/ea.htm or 206-762- 1976.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 31

Through September 2. "Gender Odyssey--Family." We are pleased to announce the first family conference for parents of gender-variant and transgender children! Stephanie Brill, conference program director and founder of the Children's Hospital Oakland support group for parents of gender variant and transgender young children, brings her expertise and ground-breaking work to our family conference. Amazing presentations, panel discussions and interactive forums where parents can explore the issues related to raising children who do not fit into society's current expectations of gender. Excellent childcare for our gender-variant kids and their siblings to play together while the parents attend workshops. Two picnic lunches for families to meet, socialize, and share experiences. Workshops for teens and older children throughout the weekend. Programming topics: Gender Inside/Outside of the Home: What are the obstacles my child might face? How can I best prepare my child? Terminology: What are the differences between gender presentation, gender identity, gender fluidity, and gender behavior? Ask the Trans Person: Q&A panel discussion, and lots more. Washington State Convention and Trade Center, Seattle. Info: family@genderodyssey.com or genderodyssey.com/family/.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

4 PM. Public forum featuring Dennis Otterstetter on Issues Facing Labor in the 21st Century.Activists For A Better World and Newberry Books co-host this monthly speaker meeting followed by a public discussion. We invite the public to join the discussion. Newberry Books, 561 NE Ravenna Blvd., Seattle.

For an excellent and much, much longer compilation of upcoming and ongoing progressive events in Seattle, check out Jean Buskin's Peace Calendar at scn.org/activism/calendar/ or e-mail her at bb369@scn.org. Also, check out seattleactivism.org.

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