Dear SNOW Folk,
 
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We hope that SNOW members and neighborhood groups will turn out in large numbers for the May 1 rallies listed below.    We’ll see you there!

Event:  Wed 4/23  “YOU CAN’T BE NEUTRAL ON A MOVING TRAIN”
Event:  Wed 4/23  ONE COUNTRY:  A BOLD PROPOSAL TO END THE ISRAILI-PALESTINIAN IMPASSE
Event:  Fri 4/25  FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MEANINGFUL MOVIES: “YOU CAN’T BE NEUTRAL ON A MOVING TRAIN”
Event:  Thurs 5/1  “NO PEACE – NO WORK”
Event:  Thurs 5/1  IMMIGRANTS’ RIGHTS MARCH AND RALLY
Event:  Sat  5/3    COMMUNITY SPEAK OUT WITH CONGRESSMAN JIM MCDERMOTT
Event:  Sat 5/10  TRADITIONAL VIGIL AND NONVIOLENT DIRECT ACTION AT THE GATES OF NAVAL BASE KITSAP/BANGOR
Event:  Sat 5/10  “PALESTINE LIVES”
Event:  Sun 5/25   CELEBRATE THE REMARKABLE LIFE OF ABE OSHEROFF

Wednesday, 4/23 7 PM  Film:  “YOU CAN’T BE NEUTRAL ON A MOVING TRAIN”
Eastside Fellowship of Reconciliation Presents the film which documents the life and times of Howard Zinn: historian, activist and author of the best selling classic A People's History of the United States. Featuring rare archival materials, interviews with Howard Zinn as well as colleagues and friends including Noam Chomsky, Marian Wright Edelman, Daniel Ellsberg, Tom Hayden and Alice Walker, YOU CAN'T BE NEUTRAL captures the essence of this activist and thinker who has been a catalyst for progressive change for more than 60 years. As Noam Chomsky has said of him, "it is no exaggeration to say he has changed the consciousness of a generation."
Free -- donations graciously accepted. Eastside FOR is our local chapter of FOR, the oldest peace organization in the world. We are educating ourselves and our community about the issues that affect our lives.    Please join us for the film and lively discussion.  
LOCATION: , The Bradford Ctr., 705 108th Ave NE, Bellevue
 
Wednesday, 4/23  7 PM  ONE COUNTRY: A BOLD PROPOSAL TO END THE ISRAILI-PALESTINIAN IMPASSE
Ali Abunimah, writer and founder of Electronic Intifada is a Palestinian-American, as well as the cofounder and editor of the Electronic Intifada web site since 2001 and, more recently, of Electronic Iraq and Electronic Lebanon. He is also the author of One Country: A Bold Proposal to End the Israeli-Palestinian Impasse.
A graduate of Princeton University and the University of Chicago, he has written for the Chicago Tribune and the Los Angeles Times.  Ali Abunimah will be discussing the prospects for a one-state solution in Israel and Palestine.
Sponsors: Al-Nakba Coalition, Arab-American Community Coalition, UWDepartment of Geography, Voices of Palestine, the Muslim Student Association, and Students for Justice in Palestine. for information: 
tesdell@u.washington.edu - telephone: (612) 750-1377
HUB Auditorium on University of Washington campus

Friday, 4/25  7 PM  “YOU CAN’T BE NEUTRAL ON A MOVING TRAIN”  (95 min, Deb Ellis & Denis Mueller, 2006)
HOWARD ZINN - YOU CAN'T BE NEUTRAL ON A MOVING TRAIN documents the life and times of the historian, activist and author of the best selling classic A People's History of the United States. Featuring rare archival materials, interviews with Howard Zinn as well as colleagues and friends including Noam Chomsky, Marian Wright Edelman, Daniel Ellsberg, Tom Hayden and Alice Walker, YOU CAN'T BE NEUTRAL captures the essence of this activist and thinker who has been a catalyst for progressive change for more than 60 years. As Noam Chomsky has said of him, "it is no exaggeration to say he has changed the consciousness of a generation." 
As a teacher and writer, Zinn has informed and inspired generations of those who struggle for social and economic justice with hope. His landmark book classic A People's History of the United States, an eye-opening history of the United States from the perspective of the disenfranchised, has sold over one million copies since it was first published in 1980, and amazingly sales continue to increase every year. Now in his eighties, Zinn continues to speak widely to enthusiastic audiences of all ages. 
Featuring Music by Billy Bragg, Woody Guthrie and Eddie Vedder
(Event is FREE and open to the public! ...but Donations are kindly accepted). 

Thursday, 5/1  Noon         “NO PEACE – NO WORK”
Join Jobs with Justice and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) for this rally.
At the start of the Iraq War in 2003, many working people were opposed to the invasion. Now the overwhelming majority want to end the war and withdraw the troops.
The war is currently costing over 720 million dollars a day if continued, it could rise into trillions of dollars which could be spent on pressing domestic needs, including universal
health care, job retraining, adequate housing and education.
The international Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) has called for a united labor action on May 1, 2008,  International Workers Day, to demand an end to the war.
LOCATION: Jack Perry Memorial Park, 1729 Alaska Way South Between Pier 30 and Pacific Maritime Institute
 
Thursday, 5/1 4 PM  IMMIGRANT RIGHTS MARCH AND RALLY
Following the “No Peace – No Work rally, join Jobs with Justice and El Comite for the 9th Annual May1st Immigrant Rights March and Rally
"We are not undocumented, we are not illegal, we are workers!"
LOCATION:  March begins at Judkins Park2150 South Norman Street (near St. Mary's Church) 
For more information please contact JwJ Staff Organizer Debbie Carlsen at (206) 441-4969.
 
Saturday, 5/3  2 PM   COMMUNITY SPEAK OUT WITH CONGRESSMAN JIM MCDERMOTT
Come tell Congressman Jim McDermott what's on your mind. If you're fed up, or just anxious, give him a strong message to take back to DC!
LOCATION:  Rainier Community Center (38th & Alaska, near the Columbia City Post Office).
 
We also want to invite you to give Seattle a chance to "Divest from War". Please sign the Initiative to this Seattle City Council or help circulate it yourself(seattle@divestfromwar.org).  This initiative is directed at divesting from Halliburton for their Iraq War profiteering and at Caterpillar for the armored bulldozers they built for Israel to destroy Palestinian homes. The effect would be to require the City of Seattle to use fund managers who agreed to follow stated guidelines for city pension funds. Divestment from Israeli government bonds is also required in the event of an Israeli attack on Iran.
Dick Burkhart, Rainier Valley Neighbors for Peace & Justice  For more info:  dickburkhart@comcast.net

Saturday,  5/10, 8:30 AM gathering; 2:30 PM vigil at Bangor   TRADITIONAL VIGIL AND NONVIOLENT DIRECT ACTION AT THE GATES OF NAVAL BASE KITSAP/BANGOR
MOM SAYS NO NUKES! ABOLISH TRIDENT! CREATE HOPE FOR THE CHILDREN!
Kitsap Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (KUUF), 4418 Perry Ave., Bremerton, WA 98310 
8:30 am Gather at Kitsap Unitarian Universalist Fellowship for nonviolence training and action planning
12:30 pm Brown bag lunch
1:00 pm Leave for Ground Zero
1:30 pm Gather at Ground Zero, 16159 Clear Creek Rd. NW, Poulsbo, WA
2:00 pm Leave for Bangor gate's)
2:30 pm Vigil at gate's)
2:45 pm Nonviolent direct action
3:30 pm (or when Federal arrestees released) Return to Ground Zero
4:00 pm Closing circle at Ground Zero
4:15 pm Return to Kitsap Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (KUUF) to wait for arrestees to return. 
Details and map/directions: www.gzcenter.org <http://www.gzcenter.org> Printable flyer: http://www.gzcenter.org/leaflets/mothers_day_20080510.pdf. For more information call 377-2465 or email bremlyn@yahoo.com

Saturday, 5/10 12-4 PM   PALESTINE LIVES!
In this 60th anniversary of the "Nakba" -- Arabic for "catastrophe" -- when 800,000 Palestinians were displaced from their ancestral land and over 450 of their villages were destroyed. Palestinians continue steadfastly to resist occupation and dislocation. 
Al-Nakba Coalition commemorates sixty years of Palestinian resistance with a day of cultural expression. Come honor Palestinian steadfastness with us at this free event to showcase Palestinian heritage and culture, and to celebrate its resilience. 
The event will include Palestinian traditional arts and crafts -- folk music, handicrafts, dabka dancing, poetry reading, photography exhibit, and food. 
LCOATION:  Seattle Central Community College - 
outdoors at the South Plaza (near the northwest corner of Broadway and E. Pine) and indoors in room BE 1110
Sponsored by al-Nakba Coalition CONTACT: info@nakba60th-seattle.org 
telephone: (206) 282-8023 
Web site: http://nakba60th-seattle.org/ <http://nakba60th-seattle.org/> 

Sunday, 5/25  1:30 PM (Doors open)  2 PM  (Memorial begins)   CELEBRATE THE REMARKABLE LIFE OF ABE OSHEROFF
Abe Osheroff (October 24, 1915-April 6, 2008) 
We will come together to remember both the life of Abe Osheroff as well as his inspirational legacy of activism.   Abe Osheroff was a keynote speaker at the very first SNOW organizing rally at Garfield High School in 2001 and his words helped galvanize neighborhood communities to come together in nonviolent actions in support of peace and justice - actions which continue across the region today.
Abe’s lifelong struggle for justice is a model which we will hold up as a beacon for ourselves and others.   Let’s keep the spirit of Abe Osheroff alive!
For more information about Abe’s life, his legacy and for details about the celebration:  www.AbeOsheroff.org
LOCATION:  Town Hall, 1119 8th Ave. (at Seneca Street)

ONGOING Events and Actions (General Update 1/31/07) 
 
ANACORTES:(Updated 1/31/07) There is an ongoing vigil every Sunday from 12:00 noon until 1:00 PM at the corner of 12th and Commercial Ave. in downtown Anacortes. This vigil has been going since before the Iraq invasion. Bring a sign of your choosing and join our friendly, peaceful group. Howard Pellett (360) 293-8128 cpellett@cablerocket.com <mailto:cpellett@cablerocket.com> 
    
BALLARD VIGIL:(Updated 1/31/07) Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 in front of Tully's on Market Street . Join us! We've vigiled in this spot weekly since fall 2002. Info: ballard@snowcoalition.org or 206-784-2085 

BOTHELL:    Bothell MoveOn.org holds a vigil protesting the Iraq War on Sundays from 11 am  to 12:30 pm on the corner of Main Street and Bothell Way NE.  Come join us and make your voice heard!  Bring a sign if you have one, though we try to have extras on hand.  We know you are out there and we would love to grow this vigil – currently we are getting between 2-10 people per week.  Please come and join us!  For more information contact tracy@ruef.us.

BREMERTON: Fridays 5:10 to 6:40, corner of Washington Ave and 1st St.  Please join our group greeting two ferry commuter boats with signs of your choice.  Between boats we relax at our favorite locally owned and operated coffee shop for thought provoking conversation.  For additional info contact kitsapforpeace@gmail.com or call Jane Rebelowski at 360-479-7179 (after 6:00 p.m.)
 
CARNATION VIGIL: (updated 3/21/07) Carnation Vigil: Every Tuesday evening, 5 to 7 PM at the intersection of Tolt Ave. and Bird St in Carnation. 
Contact: Mary Crane, epjc@songdog.eskimo.com (Awaiting contact phone number) 
  
DOWNTOWN: FEDERAL BUILDING: 
  
TUESDAY: (Updated 2/7/07) from 11 am - 1 pm. Come stand with Joe Colgan and members of Military Families Speak Out. Join us in visits to the senators offices to demand that the troops be brought home and funding for an unjust war be cut off. (Joe is the father of Lt. Ben Colgan, KIA in Baghdad, Iraq, November 1st, 2003.) For information contact joepatcolgan@comcast.net , or tell: 206-824-5368 
  
WEDNESDAY: (Updated 1/31/07) at Federal Bldg. (2nd & Marion), each Wednesday, 4:30-6pm. This is a Declaration of Peace vigil as a continuation of CodePink's Troops Home Fast. Contact Duff Badgley: 206-283-0621, eduffb@hotmail.com <mailto:eduffb@hotmail.com> . 
  
EDMONDS: SNOHOMISH COUNTY WOMEN IN BLACK VIGIL: Women in Black stands at the Edmonds ferry dock (near the walk-on passenger building at Brackett's Landing) every Sunday 12:30 to 1:30 PM. Signs are "for peace" or "no more war" and aren't political.   You don't have to be a woman and you don't have to dress in black. All are welcome. Info at beb@igc. 425-5383 

EVERETT PEACE VIGIL:  Everett Peace Vigil meets every Friday 12 Noon to 1PM at the south corners of Colby and Hewitt in downtown Everett.  Contact persons: Albert Penta 360-792-2129  albertpenta@hotmail  or Linda Jackman    l.misner@verizon.net 

GREEN LAKE (Updated 12/17/07) Sundays, 2 - 3 p.m., at East Greenlake Way N near N 63rd St near the crosswalk, Seattle;  PEACE VIGIL, Bring the
Troops Home! Please come out to show opposition to the war.  This vigil was revived several months ago, but is still small (as low as one person, as high as 10 people).  It's a fun place to make your opinions known, with lots of drivers expressing diverse opinions and pedestrians stopping to talk.  Please join us in our nonviolent witness;  all peaceful people invited, bring signs, leaflets, and your friends and dogs.

KENT:(Updated 1/31/07) Every Wednesday there is a peace vigil from 12:30-1:30 PM in Kent at the corner of the Benson Rd. (104th Ave) and the Kent Kangley Rd. Bring a cool sign. For more information, contact Phil Heft at (253) 631 5789. pah@foxinternet.com <mailto:pah@foxinternet.com> 

KIRKLAND: Kirkland Vigil meets 2nd Tuesday evening of every month in Marina Park Pavilion on the Kirkland waterfront park at 6:30 p.m..


We call ourselves "Citizens Along the Lake" (although if we were "Citizens Along the Shore" our acronym would be CATS.)
our web site (undergoing some renovation): http://mysite.verizon.net/resuxn0n/citizensalongthelakeforpeace/
contact: Donna Schill 425 821-5596
On 255 bus route

LAKE FOREST PARK:(Updated 1/31/07) Lake Forest Park For Peace continues its weekly vigil every Saturday morning at Ballingers & Bothell Ways NE from 11 AM - noon. Community Meetings start at 10 AM in the Third Place Commons Meeting Room at Lake Forest Park Town Centre.   The monthly vigil for Darfur will happen on the first Saturday of each month from 11-12 on the east side of the intersection.  For more info contact Bob Triutnau at bobtrut@juno.com 

 MADRONA VIGIL:(Updated 1/31/07) Fridays, 7:30 am - 8:30 am, at 23rd Avenue and E. Union St., Seattle. Join Madrona-Leschi Citizens Against the War (MCAW) to give heart to anti-war supporters on the way to work. Bring signs- but there are usually extras for all. For information, contact Kathy Barker (328-2804) kbarker715@comcast.net or Sarah Banks (720-1389) sarahb@saranjan.com <mailto:sarahb@saranjan.com> . 
 
MONROE PEACE VIGIL:  MPV meets every Saturday 12 Noon to 1PM  corner of Hwy 2 and Hwy 203 (Lewis St ) Monroe.  Contact person:  Albert Penta  360-793-2129   albertpenta@hotmail.com             
 
OLYMPIA: (Updated 8/8/07) The Olympia Fellowship of Reconciliation has sponsored a peace vigil from 12 noon to 1 p.m. EVERY WEDNESDAY for more than 27 years (since March 5, 1980) at the NW corner of Sylvester Park at Legion & Capitol Way in downtown Olympia. We provide plenty of signs or you may bring your own. This vigil conveys a friendly, nonviolent presence to passing pedestrians and motorists. Info: Glen Anderson (360) 491-9093 info@olyfor.org   
www.olyfor.org <http://www.olyfor.org/> 

OLYMPIA: (Updated 8/8/07) The Olympia Fellowship of Reconciliation has sponsored a peace vigil from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. EVERY FRIDAY since November 1998 at the SE corner of Percival Landing Park at 4th & Water Street SW in downtown Olympia. (During the part of the year without Daylight Saving Time, the vigil extends only until 5:30, but we always start at 4:30.) We provide plenty of signs or you may bring your own. This vigil conveys a friendly, nonviolent presence to passing pedestrians and motorists. Info: Glen Anderson (360) 491-9093 info@olyfor.org   www.olyfor.org <http://www.olyfor.org/> 

PHINNEY:  Phinney Neighbors for Peace and Justice  banner against the war every Tuesday morning from 7:30-9 am.  Northernmost Aurora Ave. pedestrian overpass (2 blocks so. of 59th St. NW) . Access from Green Lake Way (turn by tennis courts) to the Upper Woodland parking lot. We supply the banner. Come by and wave to passersby and chat with neighbors. 
Contact: Neil Planert :206-782-8773 
  
REDMOND: (Updated 2/7/07) We continue to stand together as a community for peace every Friday from 6-7pm at Anderson Park in Redmond. Please join us. For further information contact: Peggy Loomis at 425-788-5292 or peggyloomis@hotmail.com <mailto:peggyloomis@hotmail.com> 

SEATTLE: WESTLAKE PARK: (Updated 2/28/07) Women in Black still holds Thursday vigils from 5 to 6 p.m. at Westlake Park. All women are welcome to stand with us in this silent vigil. Please wear black or dark clothes. Bring a candle if you can. 206-282-6107 seattlewomeninblack@speakeasy.net <mailto:seattlewomeninblack@speakeasy.net>   
  
SHORELINE:(Updated 2/21/07) "Shoreline Neighbors For Peace holds vigils every Sunday from 12:30 till 1:30 PM. 175th and Meridian. Come for all or part of the time. We have extra signs." Dwight Gibb, 206 546 1864,  dgibb@earthlink.net <mailto:dgibb@earthlink.net>  

UNIVERSITY DISTRICT Join members of Blessed Sacrament’s War Weary Prayer Group every Wednesday at 6:00 PM, following the 5:30 PM Mass  We gather in the church nave, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Shrine, to pray for peace in Iraq.  All are welcome to join us in this prayerful, respectful, and non-political gathering, as we read off a litany of names of those who have died (both US and Iraqi) as a result of this war, and ask Our Lady's intercession for peace.  Blessed Sacrament Church is located off I5 and the 50th Street ramp, at 5041 – 9th Ave NE, Seattle.   Contact:  Nina Butorac, Chair; 206-782-2806 - nbutorac@yahoo.com 
 
WEST SEATTLE:(Updated 1/31/07) Sundays, Noon to 1pm Junction of California SW and SW Alaska with tabling. Show your opposition to the war in Iraq publicly. We have signs, buttons and leaflets. Join us! jmrepp@comcast.net , 206.932.9522. 
 
WHITE CENTER:(Updated 1/31/07) West Seattle Neighbors for Peace and Justice also vigil with signs at the intersection of Roxbury & 15th SW in the White Center neighborhood weekly on Wednesdays 3pm to 4pm. Bring signs and join us in showing opposition to the Iraq occupation and/or the current administration. This a peaceful gathering and requires respect for differences. 206.763.1088 or jmrepp@comcast.net <mailto:jmrepp@comcast.net>  

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