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October 10 (Saturday) - Music / Entertainment
Tom Rawson concert benefits Fellowship of Reconciliation
Haller Lake Community Club and the Pacific Northwest Folklore Society present Tom Rawson in Concert with Lynn Graves, Bob Morgan, & Ellen van der Hoeven to benefit Seattle Fellowship of Reconciliation. All welcome! Ticket Reservations 206-367-0475 or hend@stolaf.edu, info 206-789-5565
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October 10 (Saturday) - Protest / Demonstration
Seattle LGBT Equality Weekend, October 10 - 11, 2009
Whatever your sexual orientation or gender identity may be, the best way to ensure that all of our struggles for social and economic justice progress is to stand together in solidarity. As the old labor slogan so aptly expresses, “An Injury to One is an Injury to All.” This year, on the fortieth anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion, on the thirtieth anniversary of the first LGBT March on Washington, on the ninetieth anniversary of the Seattle General Strike, and on the tenth anniversary of the Battle in Seattle, we are excited to build a grassroots movement for civil rights and equality for all, starting with approving Referendum 71 and keeping domestic partnerships legal. more...
October 10 (Saturday) - Workshop / Training
Beyond the One Night Count: Becoming a Voice for Change
The Seattle King County Coalition on Homelessness (SKCCH) and Faithful Action in Transforming Homelessness (FAITH) are hosting a homelessness advocacy workshop led by Nancy Amidei from the UW School of Social Work. Get a briefing on local homelessness issues, and learn how to speak up for the funding and policies we need to end homelessness.
Please pre-register by calling (206) 357-3149 or sending a message to BONC@homelessinfo.org. more...
October 10 (Saturday) - Lecture / Talk
Sharing: Key to our Future
"Many await the future in dread, fearful that man has lost his way, that it is now too late to find the path to peace. We counsel otherwise. We know that the path to peace is simply found, needing only the creation of justice and trust. We know that sharing alone will engender that trust, and bring men to abandon both terrorism and war. Thus will it be, and thus will men respond to Maitreya’s message of Brotherhood and Justice, free at last from the glamours of fear and mistrust, ready to create the future in deed and in joy." (Benjamin Creme’s Master, from ‘The Masters’ pledge’) more...
October 9 (Friday) - Film / Video
Mountainfilm on Tour!
Mountainfilm on Tour is coming to Seattle October 9th-10th, 2009. Each year, the Outdoors for All Foundation, with support from a grant from the Raynier Institute & Foundation, brings a selection of films from the international film festival to reach audiences who otherwise wouldn’t have a chance to experience the festival. The films display themes of adventure, mountaineering, remarkable personalities and important environmental and social messages. more...
October 9 (Friday) - Other
Seattle Port Commissioner Election Debate
Seattle Port Commissioner Election Debate
Fri., Oct. 9, 2009, 11:30a.m. – 1:30p.m., Tickets $12-$30, Register at www.seattlecityclub.org
Town Hall, 1119 8th Avenue, Seattle
Featuring: Council Position 3 - David Doud* and Rob Holland
Council Position 4 - Tom Albro and Max Vekich
* = Confirmed Candidates
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October 8 (Thursday) - Meeting
Public meeting to save Basic Health Plan
Public Meeting to save Basic Health Plan
Every OCtober Thursday at 7pm. Organizing meeting to save Washington's Basic Health Plan. more...
October 8 (Thursday) - Meeting
Public Meetings to save Basic Health Plan
Public Meetings to save Basic Health Plan
Every October Thursday at 7pm. Organizing meeting to save Washington's Basic Health Plan. more...
October 7 (Wednesday) - Lecture / Talk
COMMUNITY MATTERS CAMPAIGN COMMUNITY DIALOGUES
What/Who: CityClub's 2009 Community Matters Campaign will explore the issues of education
and economic opportunity - two issues of particular urgency in our community today.
This year we are partnering with The Seattle Foundation to begin a community
dialogue based on the findings of its newly released Healthy Community Report -
particularly its education and economic opportunity chapters.
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October 7 (Wednesday) - Panel / Forum
Socialism: What it is, and why we need it
The word “socialism” has returned to the mainstream of American political debate. But there are widespread misconceptions about what
socialism is—and what it isn’t. Socialism is really about the struggle to oppose discrimination in all its forms and to put the needs of working people before corporate profits. Come join local Socialists and activists in a discussion of how we can begin this fight here in Seattle, and at the University of Washington.
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October 7 (Wednesday) - Protest / Demonstration
Protest War and Occupation of Afghanistan
Bring Signs and Banners to protest the 8th anniversary of the criminal US invasion and occupation of Afghanistan. more...
October 7 (Wednesday) - Panel / Forum
Campaign Finance eform: Fair Elections
Washington Public Campaigns is presenting a public forum about public funding of elections in Washington state. Learn about fair elections - how they work, and why they matter. more...
October 6 (Tuesday) - Lecture / Talk
Rick Steves: Political Impact of Business and Leisure Travel
Join the World Trade Club of Seattle as we celebrate our event
of the year with renowned traveler and author, Rick Steves. You may know
him as author of Europe through the Back Door and 30 other European travel
guidebooks, host of the PBS-TV series Rick Steves’ Europe, or as an activist
for international understanding.
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October 5 (Monday) - Other
Seattle Mayor Election Debate
Seattle Mayor Election Debate
Mon., Oct. 5, 2009, 5p.m. - 7p.m., FREE. Register at www.seattlecityclub.org
Downtown Seattle Public Library, Microsoft Auditorium
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October 5 (Monday) - Lecture / Talk
Pedaling2Peace - Biking to End Genocide
Carl Wilkens, a witness to the Rwandan genocide rides across the US to help save Darfur. more...
September 26 (Saturday) - Music / Entertainment
El Centro de la Raza's 2nd Annual Auction Banquet
On September 26, 2009 El Centro de la Raza will hold its Second Annual Banquet Celebrating las Américas: Meeting the Needs of Today - Building Hope for Tomorrow. This event will both honor the cultures and histories of indigenous and Latin American peoples and raise funds to support our 24 human service and community building programs. The event includes a reception, silent auction, raffle, dinner, live auction and entertainment! more...
September 26 (Saturday) - Workshop / Training
Killian's Workshop Seattle Weekened Intensive to Benefit The Seattle Humane Society
Killian McHugh, of Alyson Horn Casting in Los Angeles, will bring his successful "KILLIAN'S WORKSHOP" Auditioning for Commercials technique class to Seattle for a Weekend Intensive on September 26th and 27th, 2009. A portion of proceeds will benefit The Seattle Humane Society. Take a great class for a great cause! more...
September 24 (Thursday) - Lecture / Talk
Max Blumenthal Reading and Q&A on "Republican Gomorrah"
Max Blumenthal's explosive debut "Republican Gomorrah" is out now. Come hear Max read from the book and discuss how the deep dysfunction transforming modern conservative thought and party organization. more...
September 21 (Monday) - Other
Peace Prevails 2009
Come join hands with us at the Seattle Center along with millions of people worldwide as we Meditate so that Peace Prevails within and without! Concentric circle mandala humming meditation, begin forming circles and light candle at peace alter at 4:30pm. 5pm kick off. Finished by 6pm or earlier. www.PeacePrevails2009.com more...
September 12 (Saturday) - Other
Former Seattle Activist Headlines Comedy Underground 9/10-9/12
Former Seatttle immigrant rights advocate-comedian Hari Kondabolu headlines the Comedy Underground from September 10-12th. more...
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