UPCOMING EVENTS

Exhibit runs September 20th - December 5th, 2008 in the Odegaard Undergraduate Library at the University of Washington. It will include interpretative panels about the war's effect on human health and the environment in Iraq, as well as its impact on returning American veterans, their families, and communities.

Reception & Lecture,
4PM 10/12/08

The march begins at Noon at Pratt Park, 20th and Yesler. March past the recruiting stations at 23rd and Jackson on the way to Cal Anderson Park at 11th and Pine.

Note:Chapter 134 (or any Tacoma vets) will meet at the parking lot east of the Tacoma Dome parking garage. Gather at 10:00

Announcement from the website of SAWAC:

"The Seattle Antiwar Action Coalition (SAWAC) is a newly formed, diverse and democratic coalition looking to turn the massive antiwar sentiment in Seattle and the Northwest into a vibrant movement with the power to end the war. We are planning a march and rally in Seattle on October 11."

October 11, 2002 was the date that Congress approved the “Iraq War Resolution”.

Planning meetings for this event are held by SAWAC every Tuesday at 7 p.m at Seattle Central Community College, Room BE1110. For more information, visit www.seattle-awac.org.

There is a $5 cover charge to benefit Iraq Veterans Against the War and GI Voice in their quest to open a GI Coffeehouse near Ft. Lewis. There will also be a speaker from IVAW to talk about GI Resistance today. (GI Voice project, www.Givoice.com)

Background: Jim Page,    Patrick Edelbacher.

Peace Works Conference : Focus on Iraq and Palestine Occupations:

The Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice is sponsoring its third annual Peace Works event, Dual Occupations: Sovereignty and Freedom from Iraq to Palestine, October 17-19, in Olympia , Washington . This multi-generational conference will bring together journalists, scholars, peace organizers, Iraq veterans, and community leaders to deepen understanding of foreign military occupation in the Middle East and to connect those who work for justice and an end to occupation and war.

The three-day conference centered at The Evergreen State College Longhouse, will include panel discussions, workshops and cultural events, that provide a forum for bridging communities, acknowledging differences, and building broader and more effective coalitions for peace and justice. The conference will feature talks on U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East , women and war, personal witness of occupation, peace curriculum for middle and secondary teachers, art and media activism, organizing with veterans and military families, and other topics.

For more information, visit www.rachelcorriefoundation.org

Ms. Juhasz spoke here in Jan. 2007 as part of the citizens' hearing supporting Lt. Ehren Watada.

Dahr Jamail's reporting from Iraq has been published in newspapers and magazine worldwide.

Downloadable flyer Here

First United Methodist Church, 209 S J St. in Tacoma

$8 in advance, $10 at the door.
$8 in advance, $10 at the door.
No one turned away for lack of funds.

Chapter 92 (Greater Seattle) wants to liason with members from other chapters to really demonstrate a significant presence in what is probably the biggest military parade in Washington. This will be the third time the VFP will participate in this event. Last year's contingent was well received.

The parade is believed to start at 10:00 AM. More information will follow.