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UPCOMING EVENTS | ||
| Sat, 9/20/2008 | thru 12/05/08 | UNEMBEDDED: Four Independent Photojournalists on the War in Iraq
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. |
| Sat, 10/11/2008 | Rally and March in Seattle | 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. Announcement from the website of SAWAC: |
| Sat, 10/11/2008 | Benefit for "Coffee Strong" | 7:00 PM: The famous Jim Page, and the not-so-famous Patrick Edelbacher, performing a set of acoustic resistance at Kings Books, 218 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma, WA
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. |
| Tue, 10/14/2008 | Uncovering Iran | 10:14 PM: Rick Steves:
Town Hall: Great Hall, enter on 8th Avenue
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.
Advance tickets are $10 and available at
brownpapertickets.com
or 800/868-3006
Visit unaseattle.org
for more information |
| Wed, 10/15/2008 | Project Homeless Connect | Project Homeless Connect helps homeless people obtain health, stability, and housing. The next scheduled date is October 15th, at the Tacoma Dome, Tacoma, WA:
Volunteers are the heart of Project Homeless Connect and there are many ways to be involved. Prior to the event, training is provided that includes a walk through of the venue, a description of every service offered onsite, and clear assignment of duties.
VFP should be involved because the homeless include large numbers of veterans .
To get more details visit the PHC Website
or email
janetrunbeck@harbornet.com
or call (253) 752-5565 |
| Fri, 10/17/2008 | Thru Sun., 10/19/08 | 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. |
| Fri, 10/17/2008 | Antonia Juhasz book tour | 7:00 PM: Antonia Juhasz at King's Books (218 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma), discussing her new book, The Tyranny of Oil.
Ms. Juhasz spoke here in Jan. 2007 as part of the citizens' hearing supporting Lt. Ehren Watada. |
| Sun, 10/19/2008 | Dahr Jamail in Fundraiser | 2:00 PM:
DAHR JAMAIL in SEATTLE
for Coffee Strong Fundraiser.University Lutheran Church
1604 NE 50th Street in Seattle.Doors open at 1:30
Dahr Jamail's reporting from Iraq has been published in newspapers and magazine worldwide. |
| Sun, 10/19/2008 | Tacoma Friends Meeting House | 4:00 PM: 2508 S. 39th St., -- just behind Borders. Joanne Dufour and Bonnie Sture, speaking on implementation of the United Nations' Millennium Development Goals. |
| Sat, 11/1/2008 | Thru 11/2/08 | GI Rights Counseling Training, in the Lakewood/Tacoma area. Details TBA. Inquire via our Contact Page |
| Sun, 11/2/2008 | Monthly Meeting Chap. 134 | 3:00 PM: Veterans For Peace, Tacoma Chapter 134 meets the first Sunday of each month at:
United Church 3912 Grandview Drive W University Place, WA Social time is 2:30-3:00 PM and the Business Meeting is from 3:00-5:00 PM |
| Fri, 11/7/2008 | Coffee Strong Fundraiser, Tacoma | 7:00 PM: IVAW Chairman, CAMILO MEJIA
First United Methodist Church, 209 S J St. in Tacoma $8 in advance, $10 at the door. |
| Sat, 11/8/2008 | Auburn Veterans Day Parade | 9:45 AM: Chapter 134 and other area chapters will be in the Auburn Veterans Day Parade.
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. |