THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23

Buy Nothing Day. Get together and take a stand against chronic overconsumption, the mother of all our ecological, psychological, and political problems on this busiest shopping day of the year! Info: http://adbusters.org

7-9:30 PM. Film: "Politics of Food." Facilitated discussion to follow. Free and open to the public, donations accepted. Keystone Church, 5019 Keystone Pl; info: http://www.meaningfulmovies.org

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24

5-10 PM. Spatula City: A benefit for Seattle Food Not Bombs. Food Not Bombs is an international network of autonomous collectives who rescue wasted food, turning it into free vegetarian meals for the poor and hungry. The event features musical performances by: Diminished Men, Orkestar Zirkonium, Wally Shoup, and others. Also features the films of Eric Ostrowski and Chris Ando. Full vegan meal provided. Proceeds from Spatula City will be used to fund transportation expenses and solidarity actions. $10-20 suggested donation; all ages welcome. Rainier Unitarian Universalist Center, 835 Yesler Way; info: http://sfnb.revolt.org

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25

United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26

7:30 PM. Michael Levi on Nuclear Terrorism. Nuclear terrorism is such a disturbing prospect that we often shy away from its details. Michael Levi, a fellow for science and technology at the Council on Foreign Relations, examines the spectrum of motivations, plots, and defenses in his new book On Nuclear Terrorism.Tickets are $5 at the door only. Town Hall Seattle, 8th & Seneca (enter on Seneca St), Seattle; info: http://www.townhallseattle.org

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27

7 PM. NW Biodiesel Meeting. Alternate months focus on a special topic and Biodiesel 101. Phinney Ridge Center, Blue Bldg, Room 6, Seattle; info Aaron Kahn akahn@windermere.com or http://www.nwbiodiesel.org

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28

7-9 PM. Togo, West Africa to the Northwest: Sustainable, Fair Trade. Olowo-n'djo Tchala, an Olympia entrepreneur who grew up in poverty in Togo, discusses indigenous African natural resources that are culturally, spiritually, economically and ecologically sustainable. Hand-crafted shea butter produced by his cooperative allows members to support their families. Antioch University Seattle, 2326 Sixth Ave, Seattle; info Shelly Dove, 206- 268-4908.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29

7 PM. HBO's Earth Day Global Warming Special. Over the past 100 years, mass consumption of fossil fuels, especially in America, has contributed to dangerous warming of the earth that is adversely impacting the way we live. This global warming special is high-octane propaganda intent on changing America's prosperous habits! Camp Long Environmental Learning Center, Seattle; info: http://www.seattle.gov/parks/environment/camplong.htm

7 PM. Explorer Helen Thayer. Named by National Geographic in 2001 as one of the "great explorers of the 20th century," Thayer's new book, Walking the Gobi, is the story of her 1,600 mile journey at age 63, across Mongolia's Gobi desert without radio contact or a support team. Free admission. Seattle Public Central Library's Microsoft Auditorium; info: http://www.spl.org or 206-386-4636

8 PM. On the Boards Presents Faustin Linyekula/Les Studios Kabako Festival of Lies Kisangani. Choreographer Faustin Linyekula woke up one morning to find that his war-torn country had a new name. In response, he created Festival of Lies, a dance and theater spectacle where the audience is invited into an upbeat party environment reminiscent of community gatherings in the Democratic Republic of Congo. On the Boards, 100 West Roy St, Seattle; tickets and info: 206-217-9888 or http://www.ontheboards.org

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30

7 PM. Film: "Drumbeat For Mother Earth." Many scientists and tribal people consider persistent toxic chemicals to be the greatest threat to the long-term survival of indigenous peoples. Drumbeat for Mother Earth explores how these chemicals contaminate the traditional food web, violate treaty rights and travel long distances. Bethany UCC Church, 6230 Beacon Ave S at Graham St, Seattle; info: http://www.drruhland.com

7:30 PM. The Seattle Peace Chorus' South American Connections. The concert will feature the North American premiere of "Misa por la Paz y la Justicia" (Mass for Peace and Justice) by Argentine composer Ariel Ramirez, followed by "Songs and Tales", first hand stories and pictures of the Chorus' June 2007 Venezuelan festival and good-will tour. Tickets $15 general, $13 students/seniors. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard on Capitol Hill, Seattle. Tickets and info: 206-264-5532, info@seattlepeacechorus.org, or http://www.seattlepeacechorus.org

8 PM. Voices Rising, a literary performance and spoken word event. This event showcases cutting edge multimedia work from experienced and emerging LGBTQ literary performance and visual artists. Tickets $10. Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, 104 17th Ave S, Seattle; info: http://myspace.com/voicesrising

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1

7-9:30 PM. Eighth Anniversary Commemoration of the Historic 1999 WTO Protest in Seattle. Community Alliance for Global Justice is organizing an educational and entertaining event involving groups who participated in the protest, representatives of the local activist community and the general public. Doors open at 6:30, $5 suggested donation. Labor Temple, 2800 1st Ave, Seattle; info: Erica Kay 206-568-7110 or can@drizzle.com, Heather Day hrd99@igc.org

7 PM Lori Lipman Brown, the Washington, DC lobbyist for the Secular Coalition for America. Brown will report on what we need to do to maintain our first amendment rights to the separation of church and state. She will detail how groups are working together, and bring updates on the church/state issues hitting the Hill. Brown will also discuss how the national media has reacted to the "atheist lobbyist." University Unitarian Church, 6556 35th Ave, NE Seattle; info: Susan Levy 206-524-4326

7:30 PM. Film: Iraq For Sale: The War Profiteers. This film critiques the corrupt and unaccountable practices of four corporations, including Blackwater, hired by the US government to carry out the war against Iraq. $3 door donation, event sponsor: Freedom Socialist Party. New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave S, Seattle; info: 206-722-2453 or FSPseattle@mindspring.com

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2

4-7 PM. Party for supporters and friends as Moving Images celebrates 21 years of Independent Media. Moving Images has produced more than 20 films over these years, particularly regarding global justice and the environment. Currently in production: Good Food,a program examining sustainable food and farming systems in the Northwest. Free event, donations welcome. Central Cinema, 21st and Union, Seattle; please RSVP to melissa@movingimages.org

7:30 PM. Town Hall presents Robert Kuttner: The Squandering of America. Robert Kuttner is the co-founder/editor-in-chief of the liberal political magazine The Prospect. In his new book, The Squandering of America, Kuttner argues that abandoning policies, institutions, and regulations in place since the New Deal has further enriched the wealthy at the expense of America's lower and middle classes. Tickets are $5 at the door only. Town Hall, 8th & Seneca, downstairs, enter on Seneca St, Seattle; info: http://www.townhallseattle.org

MONDAY, DECEMBER 3

7:30 PM. Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility presents Children's Health: Making Products Safe for Kids! Features children's health and toxic exposure experts Richard Grady, MD; Steven Gilbert, PhD, DABT; and Sheela Sathyanarayana, MD. Please join us for this presentation and discussion of children's health, child vulnerability to toxic chemical exposures, and ways we can reform how chemicals are placed in the marketplace thereby protecting children's health and their futures. Doors open at 7 PM. Phinney Neighborhood Center, Room 2, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle; info Idil Levitas 206-547-2630, idill@wpsr.org, www.wpsr.org

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4

12-2 PM. Public Meeting on Police Accountability held by the Office of Police Accountability Review Panel (OPARB) Al Rochester Room, Floor 2, City Hall, 600 4th Avenue, downtown Seattle; please reconfirm room and time beforehand. Listen to meetings in progress on the Boards & Commissions: 206-684-4718; more info: 206-684-8146 or opareviewboard@seattle.gov

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5

7 PM. Phinney Neighbors for Peace & Justice community forum, Further Casualties Of War: The Iraqi Refugee Crisis. Gerri Haynes met with Iraqi refugees on a recent 10 day visit to Syria and will share their stories, and show slides from this trip. Woodland Park Presbyterian Church, N 70th St & Greenwood Ave N, Seattle; info: Lou Truskoff 206-783- 0990

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6

12 PM. Human Rights Day. United Nations Association Seattle collaborates with the City of Seattle Office for Civil Rights by honoring individuals and organizations contributing to the advancement of human rights locally and globally. Featured speaker is Kenji Yoshino, celebrated law professor at the Yale Law School. Downtown Seattle Public Library, see also 6 PM event; info: 206-568-1959, info@unaseattle.org

6 PM. Human Rights Day. United Nations Association Seattle continues its celebration with speaker Kenji Yoshino, law professor at the Yale Law School. UNA Seattle is inviting partner organizations to nominate individuals or organizations they feel should be recognized for their special contributions to furthering human rights. Town Hall, 8th & Seneca, downtown Seattle; info or to make a nomination: 206-568-1959, info@unaseattle.org

7 PM. Eat the State! December Business Meeting. ETS!volunteers gather to gossip, talk about the state of the world, ETS! content, fundraising, and, well, business. All are welcome. 3rd floor, Univ. Baptist Church, 4554 12th Ave NE in the U-District; info: editorial@eatthestate.org. Please join us!

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7

7-8:30 PM. First Friday Earth Forum: "Life at the End of Empire." The Rainier Valley Unitarian-Universalist Congregation's Social Justice Committee presents this film screening and discussion. The forum features the provocative new film What a Way To Go: Life at the End of Empire. RSVP for childcare. Rainier Unitarian- Universalist Center, 835 Yesler Way, Seattle; info: Dick Burkhart 206-721-5672, dickburkhart@comcast.net, or Rainier Valley UU Congregation, 206-722-4880 or http://www.rvuuc.org

7-9:30 PM. Film: Total Denial. With panel and community discussion on the situation in Burma. "Total Denial" chronicles the landmark lawsuit brought against Unocal, a U.S. oil company, for torture committed by its Burmese government agents. Bulgarian-born Milena Kaneva follows legendary activist Ka Hsaw Wa as he travels clandestinely through Burma's jungles to interview witnesses and record victims' testimonies of corporate-financed human rights abuses. Experts from Seattle's Burmese community will join us to address issues raised in the film, and to detail how to offer assistance in the wake of the recent crackdown. Event is free and open to the public, donations accepted. Keystone Church, 5019 Keystone Place N, Seattle.

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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