FRIDAY, JANUARY 25

(after midnight on Thursday) 2:30 AM. One Night Count Of Homeless People Without Shelter. The Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness (SKCCH) and Operation Nightwatch, a homeless service provider, coordinate this annual event documenting homelessness in King County. The Count will begin from several locations throughout King County including Seattle, Kent, Bellevue, White Center, Federal Way, Renton, and Shoreline. The count ends at about 5:45 AM. Info: Church Council of Greater Seattle, 206-525-1213.

7-9:30 PM. Film: "I Had An Abortion." Recognize the 35th anniversary of legal abortion. Followed by discussion. Free and open to the public but donations accepted. Keystone Church, 5019 Keystone Pl. Info: http://www.meaningfulmovies.org.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 26

7 PM. Film: "Banished." Marco Williams' powerful film about ethnic cleansing in the US. Between the Civil War and the Great Depression, dozens of southern counties destroyed thriving African-American communities. Free with RSVP to banished@communitycinema.org or 1-800-930-6060 and press 3. After film, events include a discussion lead by local illuminaries. Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave, Seattle. Info: 206-326-1088 or filmfestinfo@langstonarts.org.

7 PM. Film: "Occupation 101." Part of the Palestinian Film Festival. Dr. Nada Elia will speak after the film. Sponsored by Palestine Solidarity Committee. Generously co-sponsored by AFSC. Endorsed by Al Nakba Coalition. Suggested donation $5-10, NTA. University Friends Center, 4001 9th Ave. NE. For more information visit www.palestineinformation.org or www.occupation101.com.

Doors open 7 PM, show 8 PM. Annual Seattle Young People's Project MLK Hip-Hop Show "The Good Life: What's Your Dream?" Our annual show, as always, has a deep lineup of homegrown talent, including the up-and-coming Dakota Camacho and Seattle faves, El Dia and Beyond Reality. Donation $5 youth, $8 adults. The Vera Project, Seattle Center. Info: info@sypp.org or 206-860-9606 or http://www.sypp.org.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 27

1-3 PM. SweatFree Communities' anti-sweatshop city-purchasing campaign workshop. Members of the University of Washington Student Labor Action Project (UW SLAP) are organizing this event to launch a Seattle campaign. UW Campus, site TBA; for updated info check http://www.sweatfree.org & http://www.uwslap.org.

5 PM. Free Public Screening of "Uncounted." The film exposes how Americans were cheated during the 2004 and 2006 elections - and how "enraged" voters have turned their anger into citizen activism to safeguard the vote. Discussion to follow; info for Feb 9th caucuses will be available at this screening. Federal Way Regional Library, 34200 1st Way S., Federal Way. Info: http://www.FederalWayMatters.org.

7 PM. Film "Hacking Democracy" with Bev Harris. Harris--founder of Black Box Voting, Seattle resident and subject of this film about the potential for hijacking of the vote in elections in these United States--will be on hand for a question and answer session after the screening. Admission is by donation. Vashon Theatre, 17723 Vashon Hwy. SW on Vashon Island. Info: 206-567-4542, http://www.vashontheater.com/, or pgr42@att.net.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 29

7:30 PM. Doors open at 7 PM. Hidden Wounds and Hidden Costs: Health Consequences of War in Iraq and Afghanistan. Featuring: Evan Kanter, MD, PhD, President-elect of National Physicians for Social Responsibility. Glaser Auditorium, Swedish Hospital/First Hill, 747 Broadway, Seattle. Parking is available in the Swedish garages or on the street, or use bus routes 9, 12, or 60. This event is free and open to the public, donations welcome. Info: idill@wpsr.org, 206-547-2630; www.wpsr.org.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30

6 PM. Northwest Asian American Film Festival Social Mixer. 6 PM Social Hour, 7 PM Best of NWAAFF Shorts, 7:30 PM Raffle and Live Music. No Cover. $5 food and drink specials all night. Open to the public. Nijo Sushi Bar & Grill, 86 Spring Street between 1st and Post Avenues, Seattle. Info: 206-340-1049 or info@nwaaff.org or http://www.nwaaff.org/.

7-9 PM. Benefit for the Nothing but Nets program. This benefit is for an on going program to raise funds for people in Africa who are suffering from and fighting a malaria epidemic. The funds will go toward buying mosquito netting to protect African men, women and children. Federal Way High School. Info: Kevin Henry khenry@bellevuewa.gov, or 425-452-7886.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 31

6:30-8:30 PM. The Iranian American Community Alliance presents: Media Coverage of US-Iran Relations. Professors Arzoo Osanloo and David Domke will provide critical tools and knowledge you can use to make sense of news coverage on Iran and US-Iran relations. University of Washington, Kane Hall, Room 210, Seattle. Info: events@iaca-seattle.org or http://www.iaca-seattle.org.

7-9PM. Free showing of the documentary/dramatization: "The Road to Guantanamo." A first-hand account about the three British citizens who were captured and imprisoned in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba for two years without ever being charged with a crime. It will be followed by video interviews of people whose convictions in U.S. courts were overturned due to being based solely on confessions obtained through torture. Safeco Jackson Street Center, 306 23rd Ave. S. (entry at elevated parking lot). Info: October 22nd Coalition, 206-264-5527, oct22seattle@hotmail.com; http://www.October22.org.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1

6 PM. (Through Sat. & Sun.) Alternatives to Violence Project workshop. This is a three-day experiential workshop developed by the Alternative to Violence Project (http://www.avpusa.org). Developed first for use in prison, AVP teaches creative conflict management skills for use in all aspects of our lives. Scholarship and sliding scale registration available. Fri 6-9:30 PM; Sat. & Sun. 10 AM-5:30 PM. Workshop Details at: http://tinyurl.com/3bxw4r.

7 PM. Seattle Spirituality Synthesis with Jim Wallis. Sojourner's founder and Christian Progressive Activist Jim Wallis returns to Seattle to urge the nation to rediscover its moral center. Free, no advance tickets necessary. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave, Seattle. Info: Elliott Bay Books: 206-624-6600.

7-9:30 PM. A Film: "Net Loss: The Storm over Salmon Fishing." Musical score includes songs by Taj Mahal, Lila Downs and Shadowfax. Followed by discussion. Free and open to the public but donations are kindly accepted. Keystone Church, 5019 Keystone Pl., Seattle. Info: http://www.meaningfulmovies.org.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2

1-3 PM. Beyond the One Night Count: Advocating for Change. A free advocacy workshop and issue briefing featuring Nancy Amidei. The Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness and FAITH (Faithful Action in Transforming Homelessness) present this training and briefing specifically related to homelessness and how you can be a political advocate with and for homeless people. Keystone Church, 5019 Keystone Pl. N., Seattle. Info & registration: http://www.homelessinfo.org.

6:30 PM. Eat the State! Groundhog Day Party! A celebration of the end of our winter fund raising drive, featuring an exciting door prize from Not a Number as well as guest appearance by a real Groundhog. Mix and mingle with our very own editors, writers, distributors, and others. Bring your friends. Cafe Allegro (upstairs), 1408 NE 42nd St., in the alley between 15th Ave. & The Ave. Info: 206-719-6947.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3

2-5:30 PM. Chasm of Privilege/American Apartheid. The Social Ecology Education and Demonstration School (SEEDS) is presenting this first in a series of four monthly forums. Combining art performance, discussion and participatory skill building exercises, this forum is co-presented by artist/activists Swaneagle Harijan and LisaNa Red Bear. Free to the public, all are welcome. Havurat, 15401 Westside Hwy., on Vashon Island. Info: 567-4616 or socialecologyvashon.org.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5

7-8:30 PM. A Holocaust Survivor and a Liberator. This evening: Magda S., Auschwitz survivor. Speakers will talk about their experiences during the Holocaust and their own personal artifacts featured in the exhibit. Free and open to the public. Bellevue Regional Library, 1111 110th Ave. NE, Bellevue; 425-450-1765.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6

7 PM. A work-in-progress screening of "Christiania: Our Heart is in Your Hands."  A documentary film chronicling the story of the 36 year old anarchist squatter community occupying an abandoned military base in the heart of Denmark's capital, Copenhagen. Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave, Seattle. Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freetown_Christiania or Robert Lawson 206-313-2976 or busno.8@gmail.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7

7 PM. Eat the State! monthly mailing party & business meeting. Come hang out, fold papers, opine about the world, & help produce your favorite community newspaper University Baptist Church (3rd floor), 12th Ave. & 47th St. NE, U-District. Info: 206-719-6947.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9

Precinct Caucuses for Republican and Democratic Parties. An early stage of choosing delegates to the National conventions, and an opportunity to pass resolutions. Throughout Washington State!

2-4:30 PM. Join Wu Hsing Tao School in our annual Chinese New Year's Celebration, featuring Master Mak's famous Dragon Dance! Bring the whole family to this free event and enjoy Chinese calligraphy, participate in the Lion Dance, and win prizes in our raffle. This event is open to the public, though we do request you RSVP so we can plan appropriately. Free! Wu Hsing Tao School, Talaris World Campus, Building D, Suite One, 4000 NE 41st St., Seattle. Info or to RSVP: 206-324-7188 or admissions@wuhsing.org.

7 PM. Film: "Bil'Yin Habibti." This film, about one village's struggle against the apartheid wall, is part of the 8th Seattle Palestine Film Festival, Dispossession, Occupation, Apartheid: 60 Years of Resistance. Amin Odeh of Voices of Palestine will speak after the film. Suggested donation $5-10. Doors open at 6:30. University Friends Center, 4001 9th Ave NE, Seattle. Info: http://www.palestineinformation.org or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WynTOY04Ac8

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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