Posted by Web Editor on 24th May 2007
| 2 June 2007 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 6:00 pm |
An intensive one-day workshop Saturday, June 2, 2007, 10 am – 6:00 pm, in Olympia. $85 - $150 sliding scale (to benefit the Dispute Resolution Center); facilitated by Susan Partnow.
Posted by Web Editor on 23rd May 2007
We spend a lot of our time protesting against problems but not enough envisioning and creating solutions. Let’s take a few minutes to reflect on what nonviolence is – and imagine what a nonviolent society would look like.
Posted by Web Editor on 23rd May 2007
| 24 May 2007 | ||
| 4:00 pm | to | 6:00 pm |
Pastor Mark Dowdy invites the public to attend an open house at the United Churches of Olympia. The open house will include the opportunity to ask questions on how Tent City is run, find out what health and safety measures are in place, and also meet with Tent City residents. “The Open House is a great opportunity for our neighbors and the community to learn more about Tent City. We want people to ask questions and share any concerns,” said Dowdy.
Posted by Web Editor on 4th April 2007
| 2 May 2007 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
Wednesday 5/2/07: The South Puget Sound Chapter of the Alliance for Democracy meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Olympia Unitarian Universalist Church, 2200 East End St NW, Olympia. Info: their highly informative website, www.sounddemocracy.org or Jacqui Brown Miller 236-9684 (e-mail: jacquiAFD@comcast.net).
Posted by Web Editor on 4th April 2007
| 3 May 2007 |
Thursday, 5/3/07: Olympia FOR’s May 2007 TV program debuts today and runs every Monday from 1:30 to 2:30 pm and every Thursday from 9:00 to 10:00 pm through May 31 on TCTV cable channel 22 within Thurston County. See OlyFOR on TV for program description. Info: Glen 360-491-9093 or glen@olyfor.org.
Posted by Web Editor on 4th April 2007
| 4 May 2007 | ||
| 7:00 pm |
Friday, 5/4/07: Join with other on the first Friday of each month to watch a different documentary film about corporate power, consumerism with a conscience, or peace. This monthly movie series is sponsored by the Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation’s Social Justice Committee and the Alliance for Democracy’s, South Puget Sound Chapter. 7:00 pm at the Olympia Unitarian-Universalist Congregation, 2200 East End St NW, Olympia. Everyone is welcome. Free, but $5-$25 sliding-scale donations are welcome. Info: Howard Rosenfeld, 360-790-4020 (e-mail: hrstruggle@comcast.net), www.sounddemocracy.org and www.olyuu.org
Posted by Web Editor on 4th April 2007
| 6 May 2007 | ||
| 3:30 pm | to | 5:30 pm |
Sunday 5/6/07: Olympia FOR’s Annual Meeting & Election with Holly Gwinn Graham singing for peace! 3:30-5:30 pm at Traditions Cafe, 5th & Water. See this article for more details.
Posted by Web Editor on 4th April 2007
| 7 May 2007 | ||
| 6:45 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
Monday, 5/7/07: Would you like to fill your world with more respect, hope, and love, and reduce the criticism, misunderstanding, and violence? Nonviolent Communication offers specific, immediately usable tools for speaking honestly while being heard with compassion, and for listening compassionately to hear honesty. Liv Monroe offers this opportunity to learn the language of connecting with others, self and life. 6:45-9:00 pm in the lunchroom at Lincoln Elementary School, 21st & Washington SE, Olympia. No fee, but contributions are appreciated to support more workshops. Info: Liv 357-4503 or liv@psncc.org. This will be repeated at the same time and place on Wednesday June 13.
Posted by Web Editor on 4th April 2007
| 9 May 2007 | ||
| 12:00 pm |
Wednesday, 5/9/07: The Earth Stewardship Committee of Interfaith Works, which was featured in the Olympia FOR’s December TCTV program, connects environmentally minded folks of all faith traditions and meets monthly at 12 noon on the second Wednesday of each month at Temple Beth Hatfiloh, 8th & Washington. Info: Leslie Romer LeslieHR@aol.com.
Posted by Web Editor on 4th April 2007
| 9 May 2007 | ||
| 7:00 pm |
Wednesday, 5/9/07: Join ACLU-Washington Field Director Genevieve Aguilar in her training class as part of the local ACLU meeting. Thurston County’s ACLU chapter meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, October through May (except in February) at 7 pm, Olympia Center room 206. Info: Heather Francks, 360-570-1873.
Posted by Web Editor on 4th April 2007
| 9 May 2007 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
Wednesday, 5/9/07: The Olympia Movement for Justice & Peace OMJP meets from 7 to 9 pm to plan a variety of activities to work for justice and peace everywhere. Olympia Community Free School, 610 Columbia SW. Everyone is welcome. Info: Larry Mosqueda 867-6513 or www.omjp.org.
Posted by Web Editor on 4th April 2007
| 10 May 2007 | ||
| 7:00 pm |
Thurs May 10: Come over and watch the Olympia FOR’s May TV program at Glen’s house: If you don’t have cable or don’t have TV – or if you just want to watch the program with other good folks – you can watch a video copy at this convenient location in Lacey at 7:00 pm tonight. Free popcorn & other refreshments. Space is limited, so please reserve your space at 491-9093 or glen@olywa.net. See OlyFOR on TV for program description.
Posted by Web Editor on 4th April 2007
| 11 May 2007 | ||
| 7:30 pm |
Friday, 5/11/07: The Heartsparkle Players: Playback Theatre is a spontaneous collaboration between performers and the audience. People tell moments from their lives, then watch them re-created with movement, music and dialogue. Heartsparkle Players is an outstanding local troupe with a loyal following. This month’s performance, “Stories of Father,” is in collaboration with the Family Education and Support Services. 7:30 pm at Traditions Café, 5th & Water. A $5-$10 donation is suggested, but no one will be turned away. Info: Debe Edden 943-6772 debek@olywa.net or their website.
Posted by Web Editor on 4th April 2007
| 13 May 2007 | ||
| 12:00 pm |
Sunday, 5/13/07: Women will walk around Capitol Lake beginning at 12 noon. Sponsored by Olympia’s Women in Black. Info: Karin Kraft 754-5352 or kraftkf@comcast.net.
Posted by Web Editor on 4th April 2007
| 20 May 2007 | ||
| 2:00 pm |
Sunday, 5/20/07: Come over and watch the Olympia FOR’s May TV program at Glen’s house: If you don’t have cable or don’t have TV – or if you just want to watch the program with other good folks – you can watch a video copy at this convenient location in Lacey at 2:00 pm this afternoon. Free popcorn & other refreshments. Space is limited, so please reserve your space at 491-9093 or glen@olywa.net. See OlyFOR on TV for program description.
Posted by Web Editor on 4th April 2007
| 20 May 2007 | ||
| 1:30 pm |
Sunday, 5/20/07: All veterans and others are invited to connect and work for peace. 1:30 social time. 2:00 pm meeting. Traditions Cafe, 5th & Water. Info: www.vfp109.org Jim James 570-0885.
Posted by Web Editor on 4th April 2007
| 20 May 2007 |
Sunday, 5/20/07: Mail or e-mail articles, news, calendar items, etc., before this date if possible, or slightly past this date for late-breaking news. Contact Glen 360-491-9093 or info@olyfor.org.
Posted by Web Editor on 4th April 2007
| 21 May 2007 | ||
| 6:15 pm |
Monday, 5/21/07: Monthly meeting to organize support and collaboration with our sister community in Nicaragua. 6:15 potluck, 7:00 pm meeting. Lincoln Elementary School Teachers’ Lounge. Use 21st & Washington side door entrance. Info: 786-9505.
Posted by Web Editor on 4th April 2007
| 23 May 2007 | ||
| 7:00 pm |
Wednesday, 5/23/07: Death penalty abolition committee of Olympia FOR meets at 7 pm in Tumwater. Everyone who opposes the death penalty is invited to help strengthen the movement to abolish this atrocity. Info and location: Chuck or Rozanne, 705-8520.
Posted by Web Editor on 4th April 2007
| 23 May 2007 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
Wednesday, 5/23/07: The Olympia Movement for Justice and Peace (OMJP) meets from 7 to 9 pm to plan a variety of activities to work for justice and peace everywhere. Olympia Community Free School, 610 Columbia SW. Everyone is welcome. Info: Larry Mosqueda 867-6513 or www.omjp.org.
