Dear Seattle Women in Black and friends,

Seattle Women in Black is in its 7th year of vigils at Westlake. We stand every Thursday, rain or

shine, from 5-6 p.m.

Please join us this Thursday, 8/28/08, 5-6 PM. We will vigil, as usual, at Westlake Plaza.

Following you will find a list of UPCOMING EVENTS with a focus on Afghanistan, Iraq,

Israel/Palestine or the local homeless community. Please also note the list of regional Women in

Black vigils after this week's calendar. We encourage you to find an event that fits your

location, schedule, and interests, and JOIN IN! It is only when all of us join together to take

action at the grass roots level that we will reclaim our democracy and end the violence. TAG,

YOU'RE IT!

Email seattlewomeninblack@speakeasy.net with feedback or corrections, or to remove yourself from

this mailing list. Be sure to check out the wiki at http://seattlewomeninblack.pbwiki.com . And

remember to let us know how we can make this calendar more useful to you!

August 25, 7-9 PM GI COFFEEHOUSE FUNDRAISER

This is a project to raise funds to open a coffee house within a stone's throw of the gates of

Fort Lewis. Iraq Veterans Against the War IVAW and Veterans for Peace VFP as well as the Social

Justice Chair for the Unitarian Church in Olympia are working on this. The coffee house will be

a meeting place for soldiers to learn about their rights and about the movement. There will be a

speaker, Todd Ensign, to discuss this project and raise funds. A $10 donation will be requested.

http://www.givoice.org or Molly Gibbs mollygibbs@gmail.com

LOCATION: Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave, Seattle (see www.hugohouse.org/house/map

P.S. If you can't make this event, you can still contribute to the effort:

- Donate online at http://givoice.org/ or mail a check to "GI Voice" at

P.O. Box 99404

Lakewood, WA 98496

August 29, 4 PM ORGANIZING RALLY FOR HOMELESS WOMEN’S SHELTER

It is high time homeless people get help, not harassment. Practical and realistic help - a stable place

where all who need a safe place to stay will be welcome. We plan to make it a reality.

 Do you think homeless people need better help? Join us.

More info: 206-888-8051 or www.NickelsvilleSeattle.org

This will be the third of three rallies to organize a “Nickelsville” in Seattle and will start with a die-

in with the Raging Grannies and others.

LOCATION: Westlake Park, Seattle

September 6, 7:00 PM LECTURE: "9/11: AN INSIDE JOB?" - DR. PAUL ZAREMBKA

Dr. Paul Zarembka, editor of the groundbreaking book "The Hidden History of 9/11," now out in

paperback from Seven Stories Press. Admission is free but donations are encouraged.

LOCATION: Trinity United Methodist Church, 6512 23rd Ave NW, in Ballard

September 20 All Day NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION: A MILLION DOORS FOR PEACE

Be part of one of the most ambitious and innovative anti-war activities to date!

United for Peace and Justice is partnering with US Action/True Majority, Win Without War, and other

organizations to make this day the biggest peace action of 2008. Volunteer doorknockers will ask

people to sign an antiwar petition directed to Congress. Our message: End this immoral war, bring our

troops home, and invest in America's future. In addition, we will encourage people to join local

anti-war groups, engage in voter education work, and become a part of the organized antiwar movement in their area.

Training materials, petitions, local groups to canvass with in your area, lists of neighbors’ doors to knock, and

handouts will be provided. http://www.milliondoorsforpeace.org/signup.php?code=ufp

October 14, 2008, 7:30 - 9:30 PM RICK STEVES: UNCOVERING IRAN

Recently returned from ten-day trip to the Islamic Republic of Iran, travel guru and social

activist Rick Steves presents a slide-show lecture about his experience. Steves believes travel

is a necessary tool to break down cultural barriers and potentially reduce conflict in our world€”

now more than ever. A Rick Steves public television special on Iran is slated to premiere across

the country in January 2009. Presented by the United Nations Association of Seattle.

Advance tickets are $10 and available at www.brownpapertickets.com

<http://www.brownpapertickets.com/> or 800/868-3006

LOCATION: Town Hall Seattle WA 1119 Eighth Avenue - Great Hall, enter on 8th Avenue

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