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Dear Sound Nonviolent Opponents of War,
MON
FEB 8 SNOW General Meeting 7 PM Doors will
open at 6:45 so we can share informal conversation and snack. Meeting will start
promptly at 7:00 SNOW’s monthly meetings provide opportunity for various
groups in the coalition to come together and plan. With the Afghanistan troop
increase likely to happen in the spring; along with the start of the 7th year of
the Iraq occupation, we need to develop strong strategies to be a voice for
peace. Thanks, SNOW Coordinating Committee Location: Woodland Park
Presbyterian Church, Greenwood and 70th(enter bldg on Palantine Ave--one block
west of Greenwood)
Below are upcoming events that are
supported by SNOW, followed by a listing of ongoing vigils.
LOCAL EVENTS: TUES FEB 9 "The
Transition Handbook" book group 7:30 PM Transition
Initiatives are part of a vibrant, international grassroots movement that builds
community resilience in response to the challenges of PEAK OIL, CLIMATE CHANGE
AND THE ECONOMIC CRISIS. This summer we will begin a Community Discussion to
explore The Transition Handbook: From Oil Dependency To Local Resilience by
founder Rob Hopkins. This hands-on guide offers pragmatic and positive ways to
help communities deal with the inevitable and profound changes ahead.
Facilitated by Cecile Andrews. All are welcome! Meetings will be held twice
month. Books can be purchased for a 15% discount at Santoro's Books, 7405
Greenwood Ave. N. info Anne 206-784- 1850,achelan@aol.com LOCATION:
the Greenwood Senior Center, 525 N. 85th St., Seattle
Tues Feb 9 Town Hall Center for Civic Life
presents Garry Wills on Bomb Power 7 PM The power of the atomic bomb
resonates far beyond megatons, says Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and
historian Garry Wills: Its very existence has transformed our nation by
dramatically increasing the power of the modern presidency and redefining the
government as a national security state. Wills, author of Bomb Power, says
the Manhattan Project was a triumph of official secrecy and military
discipline, perhaps expected in wartime, but then growing into the covert
operations and overt authority that have defined American government in the
nuclear era. Tickets are $5 at http://www.brownpapertickets.comor
800-838-3006, and at the door beginning at 6:30 pm. Town Hall members
receive priority seating. info http://www.townhallseattle.org LOCATION:
Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Avenue at Seneca Street, Downstairs, enter
on Seneca Street, Seattle
Thurs Feb 11
Musical Evening with Fared Shafinury and Tehranosaurus 8 PM Fared Shafinury,is a gifted
American-born Iranian sitar player and vocalist living in Austin, TX, Seattle
4 Iran will be hosting Fared Shafinury and Tehranosaurus on Feb 11th (Bahman
22nd) which is the 31st anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Iran. It is
anticipated that people in Iran will take advantage of the government-approved
demonstrations to protest against all the crimes committed by the government,
especially after the June 12th presidential election. In anticipation of such
unrest in Iran and another round of arrests and brutalities by the government on
that day, to show our solidarity with the people in Iran, we will be hosting
this evening with Fared Shafinury. For more information please visit: Seattle 4
Iran: http://seattle4iran.org/ Fared's home page:http://faredshafinury.com/ LOCATION: Woodshed Studios, 310 Fairview Ave N, Seattle, WA
98109
Fri Feb 12 “FOOD INC.” and 7th Anniversary of
Meaningful Movies! 7 - 9:30 PM Doors Open At 6:30 for Snacks, Casual Q
& A, and Mingling. Friday Night At the Meaningful Movies and
Wallingford Neighbors for Peace and Justice present A Film: "Food,
Inc." (93 minutes, Robert Kenner, 2009) a 2nd Friday Meaningful Transitions
Evening. Join us for a community discussion on our own local food
security following the film. In Food, Inc., filmmaker Robert
Kenner lifts the veil on our nation's food industry, exposing the highly
mechanized underbelly that's been hidden from the American consumer with the
consent of our government's regulatory agencies, USDA and FDA. Our nation's
food supply is now controlled by a handful of corporations that often put
profit ahead of consumer health, the livelihood of the American farmer, the
safety of workers and our own environment. 7th anniversary of
Meaningful Movies! Free and open to the public! . but donations are
kindly accepted. infohttp://www.meaningfulmovies.org LOCATION:
Keystone Church, 5019Keystone Pl., West of I-5, just North of 50th,
Metro Bus Routes 16, 26 & 44, Seattle
Sun Feb 14 FILM AND Q&A PANEL
DISCUSSION: “GOD GREW TIRED OF US" (89 min) 11: 00 AM to 3:00 PM Part of
EXILED VOICES FOR JUSTICE - A Series of Documentary Screenings and Q&A Panel
Discussions. The pre-eminent political and spiritual leader, Mahatma
Gandhi, led India to independence from British rule in 1947. His legacy has
inspired non-violent social protests against injustice, worldwide. “Exiled
Voices for Justice,” a series of critically-acclaimed documentary films paired
with Q&A panel discussions, has been organized in Gandhi’s honor. The purpose of “Exiled Voices for
Justice” is three-fold: to spotlight some of the gravest, most chronic
injustices confronting humanity; to connect and empower advocates of social
justice; and to rally the political will and resources necessary to galvanize
meaningful change. “Exiled
Voices for Justice” will begin at Seattle University with a series of screenings
of three documentary films about Burma (BURMA VJ), Sudan (GOD GREW TIRED OF US),
and Congo (LUMO), and continue tentatively at University of Washington with a
screening of a documentary film about asylee youth from Central America (WHICH
WAY HOME). “Exiled Voices for
Justice” is endorsed by Global Washington and Seeds of Compassion. Right before
and after each screening and Q&A panel discussion, Washington-based
non-profits and foundations working on behalf of the vulnerable populations
portrayed in each documentary film will exhibit literature about their
initiatives and opportunities for attendees to get involved. More info on
the film:www.godgrewtiredofus.com <http://www.godgrewtiredofus.com/> Admittance is free. However space
will be limited. More information about each event will be posted towww.exiledvoicesforjustice.org <http://www.exiledvoicesforjustice.org/>
. LOCATION: Pigott Auditorium, Seattle University
Mon Feb.
15 Anne Feeney in Concert 7 PM (Doors open at 6
PM Pittsburgh-based agitator Anne Feeney performs music that she says is
designed to “comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable.” Feeney’s
bottomless song-bag draws on Irish, bluegrass, traditional, labor, pop, folk and
contemporary material. She’s as likely to sing a traditional song or an obscure
gem by one of her many friends in the singer/songwriter circuit as she is one of
her own award-winning songs. Feeney’s anthem, “Have You Been to Jail for
Justice?” is featured on Peter, Paul and Mary’s CD, “In These Times,” and also
on “Carry It On,” – their 5 CD boxed set. That song was also featured in “Get
Up/Stand Up: The History of Pop and Protest,” a documentary featuring the
greatest protest songs of all time, which aired nationally on PBS, and
worldwide. Admission: $10, Highland Park Peace and Justice Events is hosting
and promoting the event. HPPJE is a neighborhood venture to bring talented
artists and performers with messages of social significance to the Highland Park
and White Center areas. Everyone is invited – all ages, ethnicities, genders,
religions or personal persuasions! For more information about this and other
upcoming events check online at:www.HPPeaceJustice.wordpress.com. With additional
questions or requests for reserved disabled seating, email: hppeacejustice@gmail.com. LOCATION: 8611 11th Ave SW, West Seattle
WEDS FEB 17
Amnesty International presents "The Response," Followed by panel discussion 6:30 PM This award-winning courtroom drama explores the trial of a
suspected enemy combatant, based on actual transcripts of the Guantanamo Bay
military tribunals. This powerful film has not yet been released to the general
public. Besides the 30-minute film screening, a panel of speakers will discuss
the issues, includingArsalan Bukhari, the Executive Director of the
Council on American- Islamic Relations (CAIR) in Washington, and Joseph McMillan, from the Perkins Coie legal defense
team for Salim Ahmed Hamdan, Osama bin Laden's personal driver. Co- sponsors
include Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), Washington State Religious
Campaign Against Torture (WSRCAT), ] the Veterans for Peace - Tacoma chapter.,
SNOW Coalition; info on the film http://www.theresponsemovie.com/ LOCATION: Johnson Hall #102, University of Washington,
Seattle, map at http://www.washington.edu/home/maps/northcentral.html?JHN ;
Feb 19 & Sat 20
Sabeel North America is holding a conference on Israel/
Palestine. "The US, Israel and Palestine: What Does Justice
Require of Us" The premiere event of Sabeel Puget Sound, a member of
Friends of Sabeel - North America working with and on behalf of Palestinian
Christians for justice through nonviolence in the Holy Land. Info and
registration materials http://www.fosna, info Phil Heft 253-631 5789
or http://www.saintmarks.org or Dottie Walker 206-802-8543 LOCATION: St
Mark's Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave E, Seattle
ONGOING Events and
Actions 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 contactkitsapforpeace@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 contactjoepatcolgan@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
FEDERAL WAY: Stands
For Peace every Sunday from noon until 1 PM at the intersection of South 320th
Street and Pacific Hwy South. For more information, please visit federalwaymatters.org<http://federalwaymatters.org/>
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>
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> .
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. 206-282-6107seattlewomeninblack@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 first 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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