Do Something! Activist Calendar

Below calendar entries have mostly been chosen from Jean Buskin's email Peace and Justice Calendar. To post activism events on the email/web version, send event notices to Jean Buskin at bb369@scn.org. To receive updates of the complete calendar, have Ms Buskin add you to her email list by contacting her at the same address (specify inline text version rtf attachment or both), or view the full calendar anytime at www.scn.org/activism/ calendar.

OTHER NW REGIONAL PROGRESSIVE WEB CALENDARS

SEATTLE www.seattleactivism.org and www.snowCoalition.org,

TACOMA www.tacomapjh.org,

OLYMPIA olynetwork.com and www.OlyFOR.org,

PUGET SOUND, Women in Black Vigils in Gig Harbor, Bellevue, Bainbridge Island, Edmonds, Seattle, www.scn.org/womeninblack,

BELLINGHAM www.bellinghampeace.org or www.revolutionz.org,

EUGENE Oregon www.planeteugene.com/ peace-events ),

MONTANA www.montanapeaceseekers.org,

TRI-CITIES www.tcfn.org/wcp,

Lots of NEIGHBORHOOD PEACE GROUPS, see below and www.snowCoalition.org/ contact.php

CONFIRMATION OF EVENTS IS ADVISED; calendar may be passed on freely

SAT JULY 17, 2004, South Coast Workers' Rights Conference Where: Southwestern Oregon Community College, Coos Bay, Guest Speakers: Dan Gardner, Oregon's Commissioner of Labor; Christine Hammond, Administrator, Wage & Hour Division, BOLI; Doug Swanson, Workers' Compensation Attorney, Swanson, Thomas & Coon; Norman Malbin, Labor Attorney and Director for the Center for Worker Rights; and Michael Murphy from the NECA-IBEW Training Center.

MON JULY 19, 2003 [call to confirm date and time] Portland First Unitarian Church, SW 13th and Salmon Join us for a Town Hall Meeting on NAFTA, the WTO, and Trade Policy To arrange for your organization to comment at the Town Hall Meeting or for more information, Call or email: Chris Frost, 503-239-4853

JULY 29 - AUG 3, at Camp Luccock, MT; 16th Annual International Two-Spirit Gathering, near Livingston, by TWO-SPIRIT PEOPLE OF THE FIRST NATIONS of the US and Canada. We would like to invite Aboriginal Two-Spirit people, their spouses/partners and families. Two-Spirit women's, men's and transgender issues; and enough flexibility to create activities that people request on site. info The Northwest Two-Spirit Society, 1122 E. Pike Street, PMB 995, Seattle WA 98122, or 206-709-8301, or www.geocities.com/twospirit_gathering2004

JULY 30 - AUG 5, at Camp Brotherhood, in Arlington, WA; Power of Hope summer gatherings bring YOUTH AGES 14-18 from a wide range of cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds together with a diverse group of adults who are working for a positive future. The staff includes artists, community leaders, environmental educators and others. $395, all inclusive. Bus transportation from Seattle $15. Don't let money get in the way! Contact us for scholarship information, info and registration www.powerofhope.org or 360-671-7390

SAT JULY 31, noon - 8 pm, at Magnuson Park, Sand Point, Seattle; ROLLING THUNDER DEMOCRACY FESTIVAL with Jim Hightower, William Rivers Pitt (of truthout.com), Saul Landau, Po'Girl, Paula Maya, Sister Monk Harem, Geoffrey Castle, Magdalen Hsu-Li, Grace and Savage, Jim Hinde, jimvick dot combo, Chris Brown & Chris Fenner, and much more for this all important election year. We would like to join together with other activists and progressive folks, info www.seattlethunder.net or mike55@foxinternet.net or 206-623-1179

AUG 2 - 6, in San Francisco; Facing History and Ourselves - Summer Institute. Interdisciplinary approach to citizenship education that links history and ethics. The opening sessions explore individual and group behavior. In the sessions that follow, participants examine Germany in the 1920s and 1930s. How did choices made at this time lead to the FAILURE OF DEMOCRACY IN GERMANY and ultimately to the HOLOCAUST? What part does education play in a society? info www.facing.org.

AUG 2 - 9, in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan; 2004 WORLD CONFERENCE AGAINST A AND H BOMBS with a preliminary theme, "Abolish Nuclear Weapons Now!"; This year's World Conference will provide a place for people from across the world, from national governments to NGOs, to further strengthen their global solidarity beyond boundaries. info antiatom@topaz.plala.or.jp or Phone 81-3- 5842-6034 or Fax 81-3-5842-6033

AUG 3 - 7, at Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma; Hope for a Global Future: 2004 PRESBYTERIAN PEACE AND JUSTICE CONFERENCE. All are welcome. An intergenerational event sponsored by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Environmental Justice, Peacemaking, Hunger, and Self-development of People Programs. Info and to register www.pcusa.org/peacemaking/conferences/2004.htm or 888-728-7228 x8700

AUG 4 - 8, in Washington, DC; 2004 UNITY: JOURNALISTS OF COLOR CONVENTION; info Asian American Journalists Association, 415-346-2051; national@aaja.org; www.aaja.org

WEDS AUG 4, and subsequent 1st Wednesdays, 5 - 8 pm, B&O Espresso on Capitol Hill at Belmont and Olive, Seattle; ISM Discussion Cafe, Come for part or all of the time for informal discussion with returned ISMers about what NONVIOLENT RESISTANCE TO THE OCCUPATION work is like, getting over to ISRAEL AND PALESTINE, logistics, organization, etc. ISM is the International Solidarity Movement to end the Occupation and Palestine Solidarity Committee is ISM's Seattle Chapter. info 206 633-1086 or palestinejustice@aol.com [added 10/20/03]

AUG 5 - 9, in Los Angeles, California; Fellowship of Reconciliation National Conference, celebrate 90 years of nonviolent activism! Organizing the Real Superpower: PEOPLE OF THE WORLD CHOOSE PEACE, Speakers will include: Kathy Kelly, Rev. James Lawson, Dorothy Cotton, Bishop Gene Robinson, Donzaleigh Abernathy, Mike Farrell, Cindy and Craig Corrie, Fernando Suarez del Solar, and others! 60 Workshops, Plenary sessions, Nonviolence Training, Register before July 15 and save $50! register online and info Anthony Marsh 310-228-7759 or Lisa Lane 845-358-4601 x39 or www.forusa.org

AUG 6- 8, at Judkins Park, Seattle; Umoja Fest 2004 AFRICAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL & PARADE; Children's Day Featuring a park full of fun and educational activities including carnival rides, arts and crafts, drum and dance, storytelling, interactive exhibits and talent showcase. Info 206-279- 8589 or umojafestnw@yahoo.com

FRI AUG 6, doors open 7 p.m., Showtime 7:30, at New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle, 4 blocks south of S. Alaska; 3rd part of the Reel Resistance Film Series. Four international movies capture the irrepressible spirit of rebellion: Cuba Va, the cultural and political preoccupations of CUBAN YOUTH; Door $2, Four Corners of the World appetizers served for a $3.50 donation and desserts for $2 (work exchanges and sliding scale for low income). Hosted by the Freedom Socialist Party. info 206- 722-2453 or FSPseattle@mindspring.com or www.socialism.com

August 8-10, Break The Chains Conference, University of Oregon. We are organizing this conference to educate people about the bleak reality of the prison crisis, to mobilize people from the anti-repression, prisoner-support and anti-capitalist movements. More information and application available at www.breakthechains.net

AUG 13 - 15, Fri noon - Sunday 5 pm, at Camp Brotherhood, one hour north of Seattle; The COMPASSIONATE LISTENING Project 1st Annual Gathering. All welcome, no prior experience necessary. come for Community, deep listening, ritual and relaxation. $185 camping or bunk houses, $240 for lodges and cabins; info 360-297-2280 | fax: 360-297- 6563 or www.compassionatelistening.org

SAT AUG 14, 8:45 am - 1 pm, at Mercer Slough Blueberry Farm, Bellevue; Harvesting for Food Banks: An ENVIRONMENTAL MINISTRY WORKDAY. Interested in helping local small farms and getting fresh produce to food bank clients? Join Earth Ministry and the Pacific Northwest Harvest for Humanity on this workday which will provide produce for local food banks. RSVP and for directions, emoffice@earthministry.org or 206-632-2426

AUG 17 - 22, The Women's International Solidarity Affair in the Philippines (WISAP), a gathering of women from different countries organized by GABRIELA with the aim of building and strengthening bridges of solidarity and sisterhood among women working for change. Through workshops, conferences and cultural sharing, WISAP aims to facilitate linkages and promote solidarity actions on global issues that affect women, info seattle@gabnet.org or www.gabnet.org

WEDS AUG 18, 5:30 p.m., call for location, Bellingham; Monthly Prayer VIGIL FOR PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST. Join others for contemplation, meditation, prayer and liturgy for peace among the peoples of Israel and Palestine. Each month a different faith community sponsors the vigil. If you'd like your community to sponsor, contact Mary Robinson-Mohr 360-733-1325

FRI AUG 20, and subsequent 3rd Fridays, 7 - 9 p.m., at 23010 84th Ave West, Edmonds, Community Transit bus #118; EDMONDS PEACE ACTION monthly meeting, Normally have coffee, hot water, tea and munchies, info Cliff Wells PeaceAction98020@aol.com or hometown.aol.com/peaceaction98020

AUG 29 - SEPT 2, in New York City; SAY NO! TO THE BUSH AGENDA at the Republican National Convention, The Republicans are coming to NYC, trying to use the grief of 9-11 to advance an agenda of horrors. This is the time to make history with the most massive outpouring of resistance ever. More than a million people are expected to converge from every NYC borough and neighborhood, from every state in the U.S., from all over the world to stand in opposition to the Bush agenda of war and repression, info Not In Our Name 206-322-3813, seattle@notinourname.net, or www.notinourname.net/rnc/

SUN AUG 29, 2 p.m. US Central Standard Time (=1 p.m. Pacific Daylight time?); the virtual march on the White House. People from around the world will be taking part to SAY NO TO THE BUSH REGIME AGENDA. LiveMarch is a free service that helps people organize online marches that use Email, Web, Fax and Phone traffic to voice support or protest on any issue. To join this LiveMarch or for info www.livemarch.com/marchHome.jsp?marchID=19

SUN AUG 29, everywhere; Mass Worldwide Protest During The REPUBLICAN CONVENTION In New York City, info www.unitedforpeace.org or info@unitedforpeace.org

TUES AUG 31, other MORE DEMOCRATIC VOTING SYSTEMS don't require choosing the lesser of 2 evils; meeting of Washington Citizens for Proportional Representation, info Janet Anderson JanetRAnderson@msn.com

MON SEPT 27, at Hilton Seattle Airport Hotel & Conference Center 17620 Pacific Highway South . Seattle/SeaTac; My Life... My Choice, Community Living Conference, a free Conference for: PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND OTHERS CONCERNED With The Challenges of Community Living. Learn About Real Choices for: Employment, Transportation, Housing, Education, Empowerment, and Community Inclusion; info Barb Green 360-482-3365 or bjgreen@olynet.com or Relay/TTY is 1-800- 833-6388 (or 711) or TB 1-800-833-6385

SEPT 28 - OCT 1, in Washington, DC; Fourth National Conference on Quality HEALTH CARE FOR CULTURALLY DIVERSE Populations: Integrating Community Needs into the National Health Agenda; info ccconf@downstate.edu or 718-270-7727; www.diversityrx.org/CCCONF/04/

FRI & SAT OCT 1 & 2, at Central Washington University, Ellensburg WA; Washington State Association for MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION 10th Annual Multicultural Conference includes Friday 3-5 hour Intensive Pre- Conference Institutes and Saturday 50-minute or 110-minute sessions, bringing together individuals and organizations to discuss and share information related to multicultural, intercultural, and diversity issues and concerns. $200 before June 30, $225 after. info Marcia Migdal 425-670-7128 or migdalm@edmonds.wednet.edu or Barbara Yasui 360-657-0219 or Barbara_Yasui@msvl.k12.wa.us

OCT 6 - 10, in Atlanta, GA; Community-Campus Partnerships for Health and The Network: Towards Unity for Health (TUFH) announce the international conference "OVERCOMING HEALTH DISPARITIES: Global Experiences from Partnerships Between Communities, Health Services and Health Professional Schools," cosponsored by Community- Campus Partnerships for Health and The Network: Towards Unity for Health. info www.futurehealth.ucsf.edu/ccph/nationalconference.ht ml or Rachel Vaughn rvaughn@u.washington.edu or 206-543- 8010

OCT 8 - 9, at Christian Brothers University and Rhodes College, Memphis, Tennessee; First Annual GANDHIAN AND NONVIOLENCE CONFERENCE, presented by the Gandhi Institute, National Civil Rights Museum, and National Conference for Community and Justice, bringing together activists and academics to focus on how we can continue the legacy of Gandhian nonviolence, info gandhiconference@yahoo.com

SUN OCT 10, in Tacoma; second annual School of Americas Watch NW Vigil and Action, protesting the School of Americas, now renamed Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation but still the SCHOOL OF ASSASSINS where US taxes are used to train torturers and murderers

OCT 22 - 24, in Salt Lake City, UT; National PFLAG PARENTS, FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF LESBIANS, GAYS, BISEXUALS AND TRANSGENDERS Conference; info www.pflag.org, Register at www.letsmeet.net/forms/pflag/pflagreg.html

TUES NOV 2, Election Day, remember to vote; REGIME CHANGE BEGINS AT HOME