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COMING EVENTS
Mid-September to Early November 2015
(Mostly in Olympia WA, with some in Tacoma, Seattle, and elsewhere)
For longer stretches of time, see the extensive calendars in Olympia FOR’s
newsletters, which are posted at
Climate-related events are shown in GREEN.
- Events with FORin the left margin are sponsored by the Fellowship of Reconciliation.
- All phone numbers are in area code (360) unless specified otherwise.
- All addresses are in or near Olympia WA unless specified otherwise.
- The Olympia FOR’s website -- – includes the last several years’ worth of newsletters, including descriptions of our TV programs. You can watch our TV programs through our website’s TV Programs page.
- If you’d like to receive future issues of our newsletter on paper by postal mail – and/or electronic copies by e-mail – contact or (360) 491-9093.
EVERY WEEK:
Every Monday through Friday from 5:00 to 6:00 am AND from 4 to 5 pm: “Democracy Now” with Amy Goodman on TCTV cable channel 22 in Thurston County
Every Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 10:00 am: Amy Goodman’s“Democracy Now,” KAOS 89.3 FM
FOR Every Monday at 1:30 pm: Olympia FOR’s program on TCTV, cable channel 22 in Thurston County – or watch it at any time on your computer through : SEPTEMBER: “How to Talk Politics with People Different from You.” OCTOBER: “100 Years of F.O.R.’s Bold Nonviolent Work for Peace and Justice.”-- See descriptions and watch the programs through and watch programs on TCTV. Info: Glen Anderson 491-9093
Every Monday through Friday from 5:00 to 5:30 pm: Free Speech Radio News on KAOS 89.3 FM
Every Monday at 5:00 pm: Veterans for Peace airs a locally produced program on TCTV. Info: Dennis Mills 867-1487 and
FOR Every Wednesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm: Peace Vigil in NW corner of Sylvester Park (at Legion & Capitol Way). Please come for all or part of the hour to witness in a friendly way for peace and nonviolence. We provide plenty of signs. Info: 491-9093
FOR Every Wednesday at 5:00 pm: Olympia FOR’s program on TCTV, cable channel 22 in Thurston County – or watch it at any time on your computer through : SEPTEMBER: “How to Talk Politics with People Different from You.” OCTOBER: “100 Years of F.O.R.’s Bold Nonviolent Work for Peace and Justice.”-- See descriptions and watch the programs through and watch programs on TCTV. Info: Glen Anderson 491-9093
Every Wednesday at 5:00 pm: Hear “Talk Nation Radio” on KAOS-FM 89.3: This 29-minute radio program offers politically progressive programs through the Pacifica Network. Info:
Every Thursday from 12:00 to 1:00 pm: Kim Dobson’s “Parallel University” on KAOS 89.3 FM features interesting, informative programs about peace, social justice, the environment, progressive politics, and other alternative viewpoints. The producer and host is Kim Dobson. 951-4382,, ) See list of current and past topics and guests. Listen locally or at
Every Thursday from 4 to 5 pm: Cop Watch volunteers invite you to connect with local efforts to monitor police behavior: Cop Watch’s concerned citizens are available to hear your stories and strengthen local efforts. Come to Traditions Café, 5th & Water, downtown Olympia.
Every Thursday at 8:00 pm: Veterans for Peace airs a locally produced program on TCTV. Info: Dennis Mills 867-1487 and
FOR Every Thursday from 9:00 to 10:00 pm: Olympia FOR’s program on TCTV, cable channel 22 in Thurston County – or watch it at any time on your computer through : SEPTEMBER: “How to Talk Politics with People Different from You.” OCTOBER: “100 Years of F.O.R.’s Bold Nonviolent Work for Peace and Justice.”-- See descriptions and watch the programs through and watch programs on TCTV. Info: Glen Anderson 491-9093
Every Friday from 8:30 to 10:30 am: The Housing Justice Project can help low-income tenants: From 8:30 to 10:30 am Thurston County Volunteer Legal Services presents the Housing Justice Project at the Thurston County Superior Courthouse, Building 2 at 2000 Lakeridge Drive SW, Olympia. They offer landlord/tenant advice for the tenants, unlawful detainer docket representation, and help for mobile home owners with complaints about rules violations, notices from landlords or park owners and mobile home eviction cases. Call 705-8194 for information or to schedule an appointment. For immediate legal information call 1-888-201-1014 (9:15 am to 12:15 pm Monday through Friday).
FOR Every Friday from 4:30 to 6:00 pm: Peace Vigil at Percival Landing’s south end, 4th & Water, downtown. Please join us for whatever length of time you can. We provide plenty of signs. The Artesian Rumble Arkestra street band () joins us at 5:00 with lively music to support our vigil! Sponsor: Olympia FOR. Info: 491-9093
Every Friday from 5:00 to 6:00 pm: “Women in Black” Silent Vigil for Peace on the south side of W 4th Ave near the fountain. Women only. Please wear black. Some signs are provided. Since 1988 “Women in Black” has been a loose network of women worldwide committed to peace with justice and actively opposed to war and violence. Info: Rosemary Barnhart 866-7589
FOR Every Saturday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm: Peace Vigil in Centraliaon the edge of Washington Park at Locust & Pearl in downtown Centralia. Sponsor: Lewis County’s “Fire Mountain” FOR chapter. Info: June Butler 748-9658 or Larry Kerschner 880-4741
Every Saturday at 2:00 pm: Veterans for Peace airs a locally produced program on TCTV. Info: Dennis Mills 867-1487 and
Every Sat and Sun: The South Sound Estuarium, a marine life discovery center, is openat its new, larger location, 309 State Ave NE, Olympia, from 11 am to 4 pm every Saturday and Sunday. It is possible to schedule group visits during the week by appointment only. Regular admission $5 for a family, $3 per individual adult, $1 for children 17 and younger, and free for association members. Info: Leihla 888-0565
SPECIFIC DATES:
FOR Now is the deadline for Olympia FOR’s October-November newsletter: Send news, announcements and calendar items by this date or very soon after. 491-9093
Now through Thurs Sept 24: FILM: “The Look of Silence” documents the 1965 genocide in Indonesia: This film follows up from the Oscar-nominated documentary “The Act of Killing.” This powerfully moving film features survivors of the 1965 Indonesian genocide facing the man responsible for the incomprehensible atrocities. The focus is on Adi, a traveling optometrist, whose family was devastated by the past. While giving eye exams and fitting glasses, Adi uses the opportunity to confront the aging perpetrators, challenging them to accept responsibility for the horrific events that have not only affected his family but crippled the spirit of an entire nation. This is sponsored by the Rachel Corrie Foundation – (360) 754-3998 – and includes a discussion with professor Eric Stein from The Evergreen State College after the Thurs Sept 24 6:30 pm showing. It also will screen at 6:30 pm Tues. Sept. 22 and 9:00 pm Wed. Sept. 23. It’s at Olympia Film Society, Capitol Theater, 206 5th Ave SE, downtown.
Sign up now for the Dispute Resolution Center’s 40-Hour Professional Mediation Training (Thurs-Sat Oct 8-10 and Thurs-Sat Oct 15-17): The Thursday trainings run from 5:00 to 9:00 pm, and the Friday-Saturday trainings run from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Info: (360) 956-1155
Start now to plan local actions for theWed Oct 14People’s Climate Movement to push Obama to stop Arctic oil drilling: Greenpeace invites us to start planning now to think globally and act locally on this date. See the calendar listing below for Wed Oct 14.
Organize now for Sun. Nov. 29 worldwide day of climate actions to urge government leaders to take strong action at the global climate summit in Paris in December: When world leaders gather in Paris in December for yet another climate summit, they need to know that millions of people demand their strong actions to protect the climate. In September 2014 almost 700,000 people took to their streets and created the largest mobilization on climate change in history. This year’s activities will be even bigger in cities and towns all over the world. We must convince the world’s leaders to take strong actions to protect the climate. Click this link to find an event near you, but if none is listed for your local community, organize one: If the Paris climate summit ends in failure – as have all climate summits since the 1997 Kyoto Protocol – we are really screwed. The European Union’s climate chief said there is no Plan B if Paris does not produce strong results. See The Guardian’s article: Also see this article by a founder of Avaaz:
Now through late September is a crucial time for building upon Pope Francis’ call for action to protect our climate: The media will be paying when the Pope speaks to Congress about the climateon Thursday Sept. 24 and to the United Nations on Friday Sept. 25. Also, the United Nations will hold a crucially important conference on the climate crisis from Nov. 30 to Dec. 11 in Paris. Also, the election campaign season for local governments (including the Port of Olympia) will be escalating, so we’ll have more need – and opportunities – for local folks to speak loudly and clearly on behalf of our climate. Please connect with your local and regional climate organizations to ramp up these movements!
FOR Now through Wed Sept 30: “How to Talk Politics with People Different from You.” -- The Olympia FOR’s September TV program airs three times a week all month long on TCTV channel 22 for Thurston County’s cable subscribers. Our guests are Michael Savoca, Rev. Dr. John Van Eenwyk, and Regon Unsoeld. Also watch this program and read thorough summaries at
Now through October 31: Help local homeless kids by donating for matching grant program: The Family Support Center at 201 Capitol Way N (corner of State Ave) in downtown Olympia has a “Homeless No More” project through which people can have financial donations matched from now through October 31, 2015. Info: 754-9297
Sun Sept 20 to Sun Sept 27: A full week of nonviolence activities nationwideis organized and publicized by Campaign Nonviolence, Pace e Bene and others. More than 300 activities are at this link: More info:
FOR Mon Sept 21: Global Days of Listening: On the 21st day of each month, you can connect by telephone and/or computer (through Skype software) with the Afghan Peace Volunteers and other peacemakers of all ages in Afghanistan, Iraq, Gaza, and many other countries around the world. In the US’s Pacific Time Zone it runs from 6:30 to 9:30 am (yes, morning!), Pacific Time. Listen to the live broadcast at or visit the home of Chuck Schultz and Rozanne Rants to listen or help. Info: Local info: Doug Mackey 915-6757 Listen anytime to the broadcast at this livestream link:
Say NO to war! Visit
Mon Sept 21: International Day of Peace: Activities will occur all over the world for a few weeks before and after this annual event: The great non-profit organization “Campaign Nonviolence” has set a goal for 500 nonviolent actions nationwide in September 2015. Olympia FOR’s Tues Sept 15 interactive workshop about the US’s militaristic foreign policy was part of this series. Info: Olympia FOR (360) 491-9093
FOR Tues Sept 22: The Divestment Working Group of Olympia FOR’s climate group meets at 12 noon today at the Olympia Center: This part of Olympia FOR’s “Confronting the Climate Crisis” has been vigorous. We will be planning our fall campaign and we need your suggestions and your help! We will meet from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm in a room at the Olympia Center, 222 Columbia Street NW, downtown. Join us for all or part of the time. It’s OK to bring a brownbag lunch. Much has happened with divestment recently. For example, California’s legislature has required the two large pension funds, CalPERS and CalSTRS to divest from coal. When California leads, can Washington be far behind? See you there! Info: Bourtai Hargrove, 352-6327
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Tues Sept 22: Film about Rev. James Lawson’s nonviolent labor organizing and discussion with the film’s co-producer, Michael Honey, faculty member of the University of Washington’s Tacoma faculty. Jim Lawson, fresh from prison as a draft resister in the early 1950s, spent time in India learning from people who had worked directly with Mohandas Gandhi to explore the potential for Gandhian nonviolence to address racial discrimination in the U.S. Lawson was a primary source of nonviolent guidance and strategy for Martin Luther King, Jr., with whom he worked closely for more than a decade. Lawson achieved great results in the civil rights movement and also helped low-income workers (janitors, hotel cleaners, and others) in Los Angeles strengthen their multi-racial union organizing efforts to achieve amazing results. Michael Honey, historian with great insights into nonviolence, co-produced this film about Lawson and his nonviolent strategies for civil rights and multi-racial labor organizing. The film, “Love and Solidarity: Rev. James Lawson and Nonviolence in the Search for Labor Rights,” is a relatively brief but powerfully inspiring and informative film. (Several of us from Olympia watched the film recently and were impressed!) A discussion with Professor Honey will follow the film’s showing, which begins at 4:30 pmin Rausch Auditorium, McIntyre Hall, University of Puget Sound, 1700 Warner, Tacoma WA 98406. This event is sponsored by the UPS History Department, African American Studies at UPS, and the Race & Pedagogy Initiative. The film was co-produced by Errol Webber.
FOR Tues Sept 22: Attend the monthly meeting of the Olympia FOR’s Committee for Alternatives to the Death Penalty at 7:00 pm at a comfortable, convenient location in West Olympia. We educate ourselves and plan activities toward abolishing this atrocity. Info: Emily Hammargren 352-0695 or Glen Anderson 491-9093 . See much info about the death penalty at
Tues-Sun Sept 22-27 Activities while Pope Francis is visiting Congress in Washington DC the United Nations in New York to plead for the climate: Interfaith Moral Action on Climate is planning a number of actions on the East Coast and elsewhere. See background, activities, connections, etc. at The faith-based climate advocacy organization Interfaith Power and Light offers its Climate Encyclical Action Kit to help you take action no matter where you live. Get it from
Wed Sept 23: Save the Olympic Peninsula from the US military’s abuse, including electronic warfare: Protest at 3:30 pm at the office of the US Forest Service on Black Lake Blvd SW, just south of the Highway 101 connection. Info: Save the Olympic Peninsula from Electronic Warfare;US military.
Wed Sept 23 and 30: Read and Discuss Pope Francis’ encyclical “On Care for Our Common Home” (“Laudato Si”)on four Wednesdays (two have already occurred, but these two are still coming up) at 7:00 at the home of Betty and Tom Hill. Info: 357-6207 This document is powerfully informative, wise and humane with great respect for indigenous people, the environment and sustainability. Download the 76-page document from
Thurs Sept 24: Vigil supporting the climate in the parking lot next to Representative Denny Heck’s office in Lacey: Bob Zeigler and other local folks invite people to join them from 12 noon to 1 pm in the parking lot outside his office in the Lacey City Hall building near 3rd Ave SE and College Street SE. This is the same time when Pope Francis will be addressing the U.S. Congress about the climate crisis. Bob Zeigler wisely notes: “While President Obama’s Clean Energy Plan is a good start, the administration continues to allow drilling for oil in the Arctic, fracking and pipelines and coal trains, oil trains and oil and coal ports in Washington State promoting increased burning of fossil fuels worldwide. Scientists tell us to keep temperatures from reaching critical, most fossil fuels need to remain in the ground. This position has been promoted by Quakers and others. Most denominations have strong statements calling for action to reduce Climate Change impacts.” Bob invites us to view them at the following Yale University link: Info: Bob Zeigler (360) 570-0848 and
FOR Fri Sept 25: Special climate emphasis for Olympia FOR’s weekly vigil at Percival Landing (near the Kissing Statue) 4:30-6:00 pm today right after Pope Francis addresses Congress and the UN about the climate crisis. The climate emphasis at the Fri Sept 18 vigil achieved a GREAT RESPONSE from passing motorists. Two police officers driving their police cars also waved their support. Bob Zeigler created dozens of signs, and Glen Anderson selected a dozen relevant signs from our inventory. The Artesian Rumble Arkestra performed superbly, as always. Join us! See more information in the Thurs Sept 24 listing above. Info: Olympia FOR, (360) 491-9093
Sat Sept 26: The Righteous Mothers perform at Traditions Café, 5th & Water. The Righteous Mothers are four funny, philosophical female folk-rock musicians who have been one of the Northwest’s foremost musical performing groups for the past 26 years. They whip their audience into a frenzy with zany original music, witty theatrics, and mind-boggling, intricate vocal harmonies. The Righteous Mothers grab hearts and funny bones with songs about ice cream, labor pains, annoying dreams and Supreme Court decisions. They surprise and delight young and old, gay and straight, male and female with their quirky humor and open hearts. 8:00 pm at Traditions Café, 5th & Water SW. Tickets: $20, Student/low income: $12