Yakima Valley Peace Advocates Network

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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