Weds Jan 7, and subsequent 1st Wednesdays, 5:30 pm, at Labor Temple, Hall 8, 2800 1st Ave, Seattle; Jobs With Justice Seattle Organizing Committee meeting, *WWFOR* is a member of JwJ, info 206-441-4969
Sat Jan 10 & 17,
on Bainbridge Island; Compassionate Listening training.
The Compassionate Listening Project teaches powerful skills for
peace building in our daily lives, in our families, communities, in
the workplace, and among nations; speaking and listening from the heart,
even in the heat of conflict. Facilitated by Leah Green.
info http://www.
Sat Jan 10, 10 am, location TBA, Centralia-Chehalis area; meeting of Fire Mountain *FOR*. info Larry Kerschner 360-807-5106 or http://www.firemountainfor.org
Sat Jan 10, and subsequent 2nd Saturdays, 11 am - 4 pm, at Northwest Detention Center, 1623 E J St, Tacoma; Stop the Raids - Keep Families Together - Humane Immigration Legislation. Bring signs; if able, bring coffee, water, and food for visiting families. info 360-381-0293 or decomunidad@qwest.net
Sun Jan 11, 2:30 pm, gather at Peace Pole behind the Guadalupe House, 1417 S. "G" Street, Tacoma; Tacoma Catholic Worker says, "Shut Down Guantanamo". 1/11/09 marks 7 years of Torture, Detention and Abuse at Guantanamo. Start with Rally; 3 pm Peace Walk to the Downtown Tacoma Federal Building. 3:30 Vigil in front of the Federal Building. 4:45 Closing Prayers. info Peter 253-226-9605 or http://www.witnesstorture.org
Sat & Sun Jan
17 & 18, 9:30 am to 6 pm, at 2100 Building just east of Rainier
& 24th S, Seattle; 2-day Basic Intensive Compassionate Listening
training. The Compassionate Listening Project teaches powerful
skills for peace building in our daily lives, in our families, communities,
in the workplace, and among nations. Facilitators Andrea Cohen and Susan
Partnow. Sliding scale $150-350. info http://www.
Sun Jan 18, and subsequent 3rd Sundays, 2:30 pm, in Horizon House Forum at 900 University St., Seattle; Health Care For All Board Meeting, all welcome, info Mary Margaret 206-382-3785
Sun Jan 18, business meeting 3 pm, program 4 pm, potluck 5 pm, at Tacoma Friends Meeting House, 2508 S 39th St, Tacoma; Tacoma *FOR* Meeting, watching & discussing a DVD on post-traumatic stress syndrome of returning soldiers from Iraq and Afghanistan. info David Lambert, 253-759-2280 or Vivi 253-572-4912
Sun Jan 18, potluck 5 pm, announcements 6, program 6:30, at Woodland Park Presbyt. Church, 225 N 70th, Seattle; Seattle *FOR* program by Dr. David Hall, “Global Heating: Real, Rapid and Redressable”. Presentation and discussion on global warming, the solutions to both our climate crisis and our energy crisis, and what you can do to be a part of creating a sustainable energy future. Free, collection taken. info 206-789-5565
Mon Jan 19, 8:30 am, at Ground Zero, 16159 Clear Creek Rd. NW, Poulsbo; Restoring the Beloved Community. Stand against nuclear weapons and war with The Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. MLK Day event in the morning, and a vigil and direct action at the gates of the Bangor Trident nuclear submarine base in the afternoon. At 9:15 am the group will carpool to the Fairgrounds, 1200 NW Fairgrounds Rd., Bremerton; meet 9:30 at the NE corner of the parking lo. From 11 am to 3:15 pm nonviolence training and action planning at Ground Zero. 3:15 pm vigil and nonviolent direct action at the Bangor gate, returning to GZ at 4:30. Bring sack lunch, snacks, water, umbrella, warm and waterproof clothes, flashlight, sign-making materials, and a peaceful spirit. info http://www.gzcenter.org, or Jackie or Sue at 360-377-2586
Mon Jan 19, 8:45 am, at St. John's Episcopal Church, 114 20th Ave SE, Olympia; Ending Poverty, Creating Opportunity: The 4th Annual People's Summit & March on The Capitol. Join Statewide Poverty Action Network and several other social justice organizations who will be marching on the Capitol to demand that our lawmakers in Olympia invest in our communities. Share your stories and experiences with your state representatives. 11:30 am March from St. John's to the Capitol. Register at 1-866-789-7726 and note whether you need help with childcare, transportation, or lodging. info http://www.povertyaction.org or Greer 206-694-6794
Mon Jan 19, 9:30 am, starts at Garfield High School, 400 23rd Ave at East Jefferson, Seattle; annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Rally and March, theme "Yes We Can: Change Begins Now." 9:30 am workshops, 11 am rally with speakers, music; noon march, destination Federal Building, 2nd & Madison, downtown Seattle; We honor the Rev. Dr. Marin Luther King, Jr., for his work toward racial equality and toward economic justice for all people, for his commitment to nonviolence, and for his stand against war and militarism. info http://www.MLKSeattle.org or CAMP 206-812-4940 or Eddie Rye, Jr., 206-353-5770
Mon Jan 19, noon - 3 pm, at Crossroads Bellevue Shopping Center, corner of NE 8th & 156th Ave. NE, Bellevue; A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with Entertainment, Speakers and Health Fair. Free. info 425-452-7886 or khenry@bellevuewa.gov
Mon Jan 19, 3 - 8 pm, at King County Rainier Vista Boys & Girls Club, 4520 MLK Jr Way S, Seattle; after marching and celebrating the contribution to American civil rights and liberties of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. join us to continue the party in celebration of our country's first African American president, Barack Obama! Party includes dinner, prizes, and the whole event is free! info Denise Gloster 206-723-4637 or 206-795-5824 or denisegloster@yahoo.com
Tues Jan 20,
3 - 5 pm, at Planned Parenthood, 2001 E. Madison, Seattle;
Safe Schools Coalition meeting, *WWFOR* is a member, working
to help schools become safe places regardless of gender identity
or sexual orientation, attend in person or by phone; RSVP
and info Beth Reis, beth.reis@kingcounty.gov, 206-296-4970 or http://www.
Tues Jan 27, 7 pm at Mixx-96 meeting room, SW corner of State & Washington, Olympia; Death penalty abolition committee of Olympia *FOR* meets. All who oppose the death penalty are invited. info Rozanne, 360-705-8520 or rozannerants@yahoo.com
Mon Feb 2, 6:45 - 9 pm, at Lincoln Elementary School cafeteria, 213 - 21st Ave SE, Olympia; Liv Monroe presents a Nonviolent Communication Introductory Workshop. Communicating to Connect. Nonviolent Communicationsm (NVC), Marshall Rosenberg's radical process, is useful for: conflict resolution; healing relationships at home, work, & in the community; social change; personal happiness. Free, no pre-registration, donations appreciated. info Liv Monroe 360-357-4503 or liv@psncc.org
Weds Feb 4, and subsequent 1st Wednesdays, 5:30 pm, at Labor Temple, Hall 8, 2800 1st Ave, Seattle; Jobs With Justice Seattle Organizing Committee meeting, *WWFOR* is a member of JwJ, info 206-441-4969
Fri Feb 6, 7 pm, at Wesley Gardens, room A, main floor near Administrative Office, 815 - 2l6th St., Des Moines; South King County *FOR* meeting, topic TBA, info Marion 206-870-4139 or notarobot85@hotmail.com
Sat Feb 7, & subsequent 1st Saturdays, 3 pm, Keystone Cong. Ch., 5019 Keystone Pl. N, Seattle; meeting of Interfaith Network of Concern for the People of Iraq working for peace in Iraq; info Rich Gamble 206-632-6021
Sat Feb 14, 10 am, location TBA, Centralia-Chehalis area; meeting of Fire Mountain *FOR*. info Larry Kerschner 360-807-5106 or http://www.firemountainfor.org
Sat Feb 14, and subsequent 2nd Saturdays, 11 am - 4 pm, at Northwest Detention Center, 1623 E J St, Tacoma; Stop the Raids - Keep Families Together - Humane Immigration Legislation. Bring signs; if able, bring coffee, water, and food for visiting families. info 360-381-0293 or decomunidad@qwest.net
Sun Feb 15, and subsequent 3rd Sundays, 2:30 pm, in Horizon House Forum at 900 University St., Seattle; Health Care For All Board Meeting, all welcome, info Mary Margaret 206-382-3785
Sun Feb 15, business meeting 3 pm, program 4 pm, potluck 5 pm, at Tacoma Friends Meeting House, 2508 S 39th St, Tacoma; Tacoma *FOR* Meeting, topic TBA. info David Lambert, 253-759-2280 or Vivi 253-572-4912
Sun Feb 15, potluck 5 pm, announcements 6 pm, program 6:30 pm, at Woodland Park Presbyterian Church, 225 N 70th, Seattle; Seattle *FOR* program, topic TBA. Free, collection taken. info 206-789-5565
Tues Feb 17,
3 - 5 pm, at Planned Parenthood, 2001 E. Madison, Seattle;
Safe Schools Coalition meeting, *WWFOR* is a member, working
to help schools become safe places regardless of gender identity
or sexual orientation, attend in person or by phone; RSVP
and info Beth Reis, beth.reis@kingcounty.gov, 206-296-4970 or http://www.
Sat Feb 21, 10 am - 3:30 pm, in Seattle; *WWFOR* Area Committee meets to provide overall guidance and decision-making. All members welcome. info 206-789-5565 or wwfor@wwfor.org
Tues Feb 24, 7 pm at Mixx-96 meeting room, SW corner of State & Washington, Olympia; Death penalty abolition committee of Olympia *FOR* meets. All who oppose the death penalty are invited. info Rozanne, 360-705-8520 or rozannerants@yahoo.com
Weds March 4, and subsequent 1st Wednesdays, 5:30 pm, at Labor Temple, Hall 8, 2800 1st Ave, Seattle; Jobs With Justice Seattle Organizing Committee meeting, *WWFOR* is a member of JwJ, info 206-441-4969
Fri March 6, 7 pm, at Wesley Gardens, room A, main floor near Administrative Office, 815 - 2l6th St., Des Moines; South King County *FOR* meeting, topic TBA, info Marion 206-870-4139 or notarobot85@hotmail.com
Sat March 7, & subsequent 1st Saturdays, 3 pm, Keystone Cong. Ch., 5019 Keystone Pl. N, Seattle; meeting of Interfaith Network of Concern for the People of Iraq working for peace in Iraq; info Rich Gamble 206-632-6021
Sat March 14, 10 am, location TBA, Centralia-Chehalis area; meeting of Fire Mountain *FOR*. info Larry Kerschner 360-807-5106 or http://www.firemountainfor.org
Sun March 15, business meeting 3 pm, program 4 pm, potluck 5 pm, at Tacoma Friends Meeting House, 2508 S 39th St, Tacoma; Tacoma *FOR* Meeting, topic TBA. info David Lambert, 253-759-2280 or Vivi 253-572-4912
Sun March 15, potluck 5 pm, announcements 6 pm, program 6:30 pm, at Woodland Park Presbyterian Church, 225 N 70th, Seattle; Seattle *FOR* program, topic TBA. Free, collection taken. info 206-789-5565
Sat April 18, 9 am registration, program 10 am to 4 pm at Fauntleroy UCC, 9260 California Ave SW, Seattle; *WWFOR* Spring Assembly brings dozens of people together to explore issues, share information, and strengthen our regional network of grassroots FOR activists. start with social time, refreshments. Low cost includes lunch! info 206-789-5565 or wwfor@wwfor.org
Thurs - Sun July 2 - 5, at Seabeck, Wa on Hood Canal; 51st Annual *FOR* Northwest Regional Conference "Building a Just and Sustainable World" with participants from Wa, Or, BC, and beyond. Talks, workshops, music, fellowship, fun for the whole family. Watch for mailing in April. info 206-789-5565 or wwfor@wwfor.org