Wed May 28: 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: Peter Bohmer, peterbohmer@yahoo.com

Tues May 27: Death penalty abolition committee of Olympia FOR meets at 7 pm at a new location: the Mixx-96 meeting room on the first floor at the SW corner of State and Washington in downtown Olympia. Come and strengthen the movement to abolish the death penalty. Info and location: Chuck or Rozanne, 705-8520

Mon May 19: Deadline for Olympia FOR’s June-July Newsletter: 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 491-9093 info@olyfor.org

Mon May 19: Olympia FOR’s Annual Meeting & Election: Gather at Traditions Cafe, 5th & Water. If you want to eat, please place your dinner and drink orders long before the kitchen closes at 6 pm. Enjoy social time until 6:30. Meeting 6:30-8:30. See article elsewhere on this website. Info: Glen 491-9093 info@olyfor.org

Sun May 18: Veterans for Peace: 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: Jody Tiller 915-6757 hungryforpeace@gmail.com

Thurs-Sun May 15-18: “Immigration and Border Dialogues Conference” will examine barriers (real or perceived) that divide our communities. Topics will include political and socioeconomic status, culture and ethnic heritage, and current immigration policy. Participants will examine current realities faced by migrants and refugees and create space for a more just and humane future. Enjoy panels, workshops, and performances. See newsletter page 9. The conference is organized and sponsored by a new local group, Bridges Not Walls. It will be held at The Evergreen State College in Olympia. Childcare is provided with pre-registration. Information and forms are at http://oly-wa.us/bridges/ Info: 280-6480 or 359-4825 or bridgesnotwalls@riseup.net

Fri May 9: Heartsparkle Players: Playback Theatre is a spontaneous collaboration between performers and the audience. People tell moments from their lives, and then watch them re-created with movement, music and dialogue. Heartsparkle Players is an outstanding local troupe with a loyal following. 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 www.heartsparkle.org

Explore climate change and sustainability issues with delegates from Nicaragua. Join the Mother’s Day 1Sky call for bold solutions to combat climate change. Great family event! 6:00 pm at Traditions Café, 300 5th Ave SW Olympia. Info: Beth Doglio 570-8804.

Enjoy poetry, art, solidarity and community, 7-9 pm at the Mixx-96 meeting room at the SW corner of State & Washington. Spoken word and poetry in the Artists Look South exhibit space, especially celebrating the work of Nicaraguan poet/delegate Wilfredo from the 9th delegation from our sister community, Santo Tomas, Chontales, Nicaragua. Organized by Bridges Not Walls and the Thurston-Santo Tomas Sister Community Association. Info: 753-0942 artistslooksouth@mac.com

Each year the Olympia Fellowship of Reconciliation’s Annual Meeting is a celebration as well as a meeting. This year we’ll enjoy ourselves again, and YOU are invited! We’ll gather on Monday May 19 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Traditions Café, 5th & Water downtown. You might want to arrive early and order food long before the kitchen closes at 6:00, and enjoy social time before the meeting. We promise to end on time by 8:30 p.m.!

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