[Mediaisland] Weekly: Oly Arts, Activism and News. Jan. 6- 12, Issue 4

[Media Island Editor]

*Media Island Weekly: Oly Arts, Activism and News*. *Jan. 6- 12, Issue 4*
http://mediaisland.org, 816 Adams, St. SE, 360.352.8526
*Weekly Calendar / Local Review / Under-Reported / Later Dates / Links /
SUPPORT
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Weekly Calendar*: *January 6- 12*. Arts / Activism / Music
*Thursday, Jan. 6*, 1927, US Marines re-invade Nicaragua after ending a
13-year occupation.
*3-5PM: *Stitch N Knit, Media Island*
6:30PM: *Nurses Beyond Borders, Traditions Fair Trade Cafe, 300 5th Ave SW,
free
 Sue Averill is a nurse with Doctors Without Borders and will read from her
book "Nurses Beyond Borders." Sue has worked in many countries including
Uganda, the Philippines, and both Darfur and south Sudan. Sue will be
reading stories from nurses who have gone to serve in developing countries.
There will be  a slide-show during the reading.
*7PM:* Film on Honduras and discussion, Media Island, 816 Adams St. SE,
Donate!
Media Island is sponsoring a human rights accompanier and we will be
discussing the Honduran dictatorship.
 *7PM:* Sixes, Death First, White Wards and Hysterics, The Northern, 321 4th
Ave, $6
*7- 9PM:* GHETTO PHYSICS, Oly Film Society
Will Arntz’s celebrated movie “GHETTO PHYSICS: Will the Real Pimps and Ho’s
Please Stand Up!” premieres with a Filmmaker Q & A, "GHETTO PHYSICS takes an
eye-opening look at the power relationships that permeate American society
from the toughest street corners to Wall Street, from classrooms to
boardrooms. The film utilizes documentary footage, animation, satire and
dramatization to illustrate examples culled from the real world — be the
players real-life pimps or corporate executives — repeating the same power
dynamics that have persisted for centuries."  "Will is the acclaimed creator
of the sleeper 2004 hit "What the Bleep do we Know?!" which garnered several
independent film awards prior to being distributed by Samuel Goldwyn Films
and eventually grossing over $10 million. The film went on to become one of
the most successful documentaries of all time & is now distributed in over
30 countries."
*7- 10PM:* Amazing Music, Puppetry & Burlesque, The Loft, 508 Legion, $5-10
sliding
The Art Kitchen Presents an evening of music, puppetry, and burlesque
performance featuring an all-star lineup including Chris Sand, subject of
the recent award winning documentary "Roll Out Cowboy," performing his
signature blend of cowboy poetry and old school hip hop with a live backing
band. Bay area's Corpus Callosum, who's combination of puppetry, performance
art, and junk-orchestra music astounded audiences.  Local favorites, Eleanor
Murray and The Northern Rail will round out the evening as well as Burlesque
performances by Peggy Shazam-Divine. This event is sponsored by Bicycle
Records.
 *9- Midnight:* Blues Dancing, Eagles Ballroom, 4th and Plum, $5
No partner needed, lessons start at 9, all ages,

*Friday, Jan. 7*, 1894, French police arrest 2000 anarchists in their homes
in sweep of country.
*4:30-6PM*: Bring the Billions Home Anti-militarism Peace Vigil, Percival
Landing 4th and Water St.
The Olympia Fellowship of Reconciliation invites you every Friday as long as
you can. We provide plenty of signs and friendly companionship. We have
maintained this vigil for 10 years. Also enjoy the Artesian Rumble Arkestra
jazz band that performs here to support our vigil!
http://www.olyfor.orgInfo: Glen Anderson, 491-9093,
info at olyfor.org
*7PM:* Elvis Birthday Bash 2011, Olympia Film Society,  $10 GA/ $25 VIP
tickets
Celebrate Elvis' 76th Birthday With The Black Elvis! All Ages. After several
cracks against the glass ceiling, fans at the World Championships were
stunned, shocked, and ecstatic when Robert Washington made history by
becoming the first black man ever crowned World Champion Elvis Impersonator.
The evening begins with 7:30pm screening of Almost Elvis – the funny and
heartwarming documentary about Elvis Impersonators. After the film,
Washington will take the stage and let the audience be the judge. Known in
the Elvis world for his onstage flips, athletic dance moves, and powerful
voice, he leaves fans All Shook Up.
*8PM:* Owen Hart, Deafheaven and Dead Head, The Northern, 321 4th Ave, $6

*Saturday, Jan. 8*, 1811, Slave revolt in New Orleans.
*9- NOON: *Olympia Neighborhood Planning, Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St.
NW,
The Olympia Planning Commission is hosting community focus meetings as part
of the Comprehensive Plan update process. At this meeting, citizens will
have an opportunity to learn more about neighborhood planning, discuss the
issues with each other and share their preferences and concerns with the
City.
*3- 6PM:* Media Island Infoshop Meeting, Media Island,
If you love books and zines, come to the Media Island Infoshop meeting! We
will be organizing books and zines; making a list of books we want; ordering
subscriptions; printing free literature to distribute; building a zine
library; writing reviews; making a blog; and more! Vegan pizza and snacks
will be provided! ♥ If you can't make it to meetings but have suggestions
for books, zines, or subscriptions, send them to:
media.island.library at gmail.com Our current wish list is here:
http://www.amazon.com/wishlist/275JKN42PWDAL/ref=cm_pdp_edit_image_submit_ok_wl
*5- 8PM:* ROLL- Opening Reception, The Northern, 321 4th Ave, free
Sarah Shebaro, Stacey Rozich & Bryan Baker are the artists and check out the
northern for more info!
* **8PM: *Jazz with Steve Luceno & Reuel Lubag, Traditions, 300 5th
Ave SW, $12,
Student/low income $8*
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Bassist/guitarist Steve Luceno brings us an evening of jazz featuring two
groups, “Gusto Detres,” with Lorree Gardener on bass, Craig Cootsona on
drums and Steve on guitar; and a second group featuring Seattle pianist
Reuel Lubag, Steve on bass and Craig on drums. There will be a fine variety
of sounds in this lively evening of jazz.
*8PM:* Casa De Nota Party, 1325 10th Ave. SE, between Boundary and Central
House party to drink the leftover beer from New Year Eve. Donate a couple
bucks to Media Island.
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**Sunday, Jan. 9*, 1991, 10 peace activists arrested at Fort McCoy for
handing out warnings about war crimes.
*2- 4PM:* Music by the Straw Hat String Band, Traditions, 300 5th Ave SW,free
The Straw Hat String Band is a fervent acoustic traditional band that does
interpretations of many folk genres - Contradance, Irish, Old Timey,
Québécois, Métis, American Roots, Blues, Rock, Jazz, and Latin.
*4PM: *Bridges Not Walls Meeting, MIXX 96 meeting room, State and Washington
Bridges Not Walls works on immigration issues and direct support. Info:
943-8642
*5-8PM: *Stop Citizens United Organizing Meeting! Media Island, 816 Adams
St.*
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Organizing to prepare for the January 21 one-year anniversary of the US
Supreme Court’s Citizens United v. FEC decision that allows giant
corporations to spend unlimited amounts of money to fund elections. Several
organizations like the Backbone Campaign and Citizens United are asking to
hold house parties on this day so we are at Media Island. Everyone who wants
to live in a democracy instead of a fascist corporate police state should
come.
*8PM: *Wolves in the Throneroom, the Loft on Cherry, $10-30 sliding
Playing with: Alda, Druden and RVIVR (all ages) Additional info: Benefit for
Wolftown Wildlife Rehabilitation Project and local victims of the Green
Scare.
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Monday, Jan. 10*, People's Peace Treaty between the peoples of US & Vietnam
endorsed by 130 orgs.
*6PM:* KOWA 106.5 Low Power FM Radio Meeting, Media Island (in the KOWA
Outerspace.)*
**6- 8PM: *Grooming in Adult Sexual Assault training, SafePlace Business
Office 314 Legion Way SE,*
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Sharlyne is the Sexual Assault Coordinator for the Kitsap Naval Base. During
this workshop we will explore the grooming behaviors utilized by
perpetrators of adult sexual assault before and after the assaultive
incident occurs. By understanding research on the behaviors used by
predators to manipulate their victims you can improve victim care by
challenging the "its my fault" perception that so many of our victims
experience. You will also improve your bystander education by identifying
potentially dangerous behaviors used by perpetrators within our social
groupings.
*7:30- 9:30PM:* Artful Activism Paper Mache, Media Island, free
Free Skool Olympia. Playing with paper mache and using our creativity
starting with mask making to evolve weekly into an engaging public
performance puppet theater. For procession of the species or other. Some
materials provided.
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Tuesday, Jan. 11* 1887, Aldo Leopold, American naturalist, born*
**5- 7PM: *Olympia Free Choir, The Northern, 321 Fourth Ave E., free
We are all birds, birds of a different feather - we each sing the way we
sing and we are all in this together. A friendly all ages no experience
necessary everyone welcome fun-centric community choir!*
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*7PM:* Media Island Spokes Council Meeting, Media Island
*7PM:* Learn about and Discuss the Death Penalty, OUUC, 2300 East End Street
NW, $10 or free*
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A six-session study group on Tuesdays, January 11 - February 15, will help
people learn about and discuss the death penalty. This series will address
many aspects of the death penalty, including innocence, racial and economic
class bias, cost, victims, legal history, and other factors.  It also will
include insights from a variety of faith perspectives. Participants will
read and discuss a great variety of printed materials, watch three
compelling short videos, and share their own insights.* *The Olympia
Fellowship of Reconciliation’s Committee for Alternatives to the Death
Penalty offers this course through OUUC’s Adult Education series.
*7PM:* Organize to Stop Sweatshops meeting, Traditions Café, 5th & Water SW,

South Sound Clean Clothes Campaign formed in 2000 to address sweatshop
issues and has focused on getting public institutions to adopt sweatshop
free purchasing practices. SSCCC meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
Info: Dick Meyer 705-2819 and www.southsoundcleanclothes.org
*6- 8PM:* Fort Lewis Resists the War, Lecture Hall 3, Evergreen,
3 US Army veterans discuss how they came to oppose US militarism and the War
on Terror, why they refused to fight, and why you should support the work
they do at Coffee Strong. Coffee Strong is Fort Lewis' anti-war pro-GI
rights coffee house, advocating for GI rights, countering military
recruitment, and educating the community. Sponsored by Mideast Solidarity
Project
* **6:30PM:* A Shot In The Dark (Best of the Pink Panther Films), Olympia
Film Society
*9PM:* Client 9: The Rise & Fall of Eliot Spitzer, Olympia Film Society
*
Wednesday, Jan. 12*, 1919 Seattle Police beat hundreds of shipyard workers
at open air meeting to discuss strike.
*Noon- 1PM:* "STAND UP FOR PEACE" vigil, Sylvester Park,
 As we have been doing every Wednesday since March 5, 1980. Please come for
all or part of the hour. We provide plenty of signs and a friendly
atmosphere. Oly FOR
*Noon- 2PM: *Rally Against Deportation of Zahid Chaudhry, Immigration Court
1000 2nd AVE, Seattle, WA
 Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry, a decorated disabled American Veteran, is the
victim of an ongoing witch hunt since the 9/11 attacks, and is being
deported back to Pakistan where he will "inevitably be murdered by the
Taliban for his service in the U.S. Army," says Seth Manzel Executive
Director of G.I. Voice. Carpool, 10AM at Grocery Outlet, 2100 Harrison Ave.
NW, PLEASE RSVP FOR VAN- AND CARPOOL @ keepzahidhome at gmail.com
*2:30- 5:30PM: *Anarchists Against the Wall at Evergreen! Evergreen Lecture
Hall 3
 Anarchists Against the Wall has been at the forefront of the Israeli
solidarity movement which has joined the Palestinian popular resistance to
Israel's illegal apartheid wall. Come and learn how you can get involved in
the fight for justice, both locally and in the Middle East. Come if you're
well-acquainted with the situation in Palestine-Israel, come if you're just
hearing about it for the first time, and bring a friend!
*6- 7PM:* Spanish Study Group, Olympia Library,
Free Skool Olympia!
*7PM: *Olympia Movement for Justice and Peace Meeting, Olympia Center, 222
Columbia NW
(OMJP) meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday evenings of each month to work on
a variety of global and local issues. Info: Larry 866-2404
lmosqueda at comcast.net
 *7PM: *Benefit Show for Anarchists Against the Wall, The Northern, 321 4th
Ave, $7
 Bands: OUTLOOK, BULLY, HYSTERICS, AT THE MOUTH OF HELL, SCARY MAN
*7- 10PM: *Ladies and Trans Nights at Media Island!
 Hang out at Media Island with ladies and trans folks for fun, support,
solidarity, camaraderie, scheming, plotting, planning, networking, etc.
Bring art, poetry, ideas, visions, problems, articles, books, announcements
- anything you want really! Potluck style if ya feel like it! Bring your
friends!
This will be a regularly scheduled event!
*7:30PM:* Kimya Dawson, Defiance, OH & Your Heart Breaks, Olympia Timberland
Library, 313 8th Ave SE
 Join us for an evening of music with Kimya Dawson (Olympia, WA), Defiance,
OH (Columbus, OH), and Your Heart Breaks (Seattle, WA)!  Music will be
available for purchase. The library is normally closed at this time and will
be open only for this event.
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* / Local Review*
*Media Island's Local Media Watch:
http://www.netvibes.com/olyblogwatch#Prolific-Bloggers*
*Oly Blog:* Downtown, an animated discussion.
http://olyblog.net/share-creations-against-budget-cuts-or-how-can-we-take-care-eachother-better-0
*Free Radio Olympia: *Streaming music from 98.5
http://www.frolympia.org/
*Shelton Progressive:* Ross Gallagher attended his last county commissioner
meeting.
http://sheltonprogressive.blogspot.com/2011/01/jack-miles-may-file-for-anit.html
*This is historic times:* Say ‘AAAAAAAA!!’
http://thisishistorictimes.com/2011/01/say-aaaaaaaa/
*Olympia Coalition for a Fair Budget:* First Annual Fair Budget Fair.
http://olycoforfairbudget.wordpress.com/
*Last Word Blog:* Daily Bleed
http://lastwordblog.blogspot.com/
*POWER:* Parents Organizing for Welfare and Economic Rights
http://www.oly-wa.us/power/
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* / Under-Reported*
*Media Island's Weekly News Roundup:*
Mother Jones: BP Disaster was "Avoidable"
http://motherjones.com/politics/2011/01/oil-spill-commission-report
Truth Dig: \Chris Hedges, ‘The Left Has Nowhere to Go’
http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/the_left_has_nowhere_to_go_20110102/
 Common Dreams: Crabs, Birds, Fish: No End to Mysterious Animal Deaths  by
Jenni Dunning
http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2011/01/05-5
Washington Post: Body of US military expert found in Del. landfill
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01/04/AR2011010400332_2.html
Inteltrends: Top U.S. Official Murdered After Arkansas Weapons Test Causes
Mass Death.
http://inteltrends.wordpress.com/2011/01/04/top-u-s-official-murdered-after-arkansas-weapons-test-causes-mass-death/
Alternet: Why Wikileaks Whistleblower Bradley Manning's Solitary Confinement
Rivals the Suffering of Physical Torture
http://www.alternet.org<http://www.alternet.org/rights/149431/why_wikileaks_whistleblower_bradley_manning%27s_solitary_confinement_rivals_the_suffering_of_physical_torture/>
 Reclaim the Media: What's next for public access in Seattle?
http://www.reclaimthemedia.org/deepmedia/whats_next_public_access_seatt0301
 Narco News: Pro-Coup Lobbyist Lanny Davis' Game Plan For Honduras
http://narcosphere.narconews.com/notebook/erin-rosa/2011/01/pro-coup-lobbyist-lanny-davis-game-plan-honduras
 Venezuela Analysis: Social Emergency, Climate Change, Capitalism, and Class
Struggle in Bolivarian Venezuela,
http://venezuelanalysis.com/analysis/5916
 Upside Down World: Acteal, Mexico: Building Autonomy in the Shadow of
Repression
http://upsidedownworld.org/main/mexico-archives-79/2847-acteal-mexico-building-autonomy-in-the-shadow-of-repression-
 Washington Post: Monitoring America, the newest installment to the mind
blowing investigative series Top Secret America.
http://projects.washingtonpost.com/top-secret-america/articles/monitoring-america/
 CEPR: The Social Security Benefit of Sitting Senators
http://www.cepr.net/documents/publications/senators-ss-2011-01.pdf
 Monthly Review: Ecological Civilization by Fred Magdoff
http://www.monthlyreview.org/110101magdoff.php
Wikileaks
http://www.wikileaks.ch/
Stop FBI:
http://www.stopfbi.net
Institute for Policy Studies: Our slow motion global accident.
http://www.ips-dc.org/articles/our_slow-motion_global_accident
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* / Later Dates*
*Media Island Weekly: Preview of NEXT week*. *January 13- 19*
*Thursday, Jan. 13*, 1938, Church of England accepts evolution.
*7PM:* Film on Honduras and discussion, Media Island, 816 Adams St. SE,
Donate!
Media Island is funding a human rights accompanier and we will be discussing
the current situation.
 *Friday, Jan. 14*, 1967 First Human Be-in, Golden Gate Park San Fransisco.
*Saturday, Jan. 15*, 1922 Irish Free State established.
*11AM- Midnight: *FAIR BUDGET FAIR! Day 1, Eagles Hall, 4th and Plum,
donations
The Story So Far: Get Informed! 11:00am : potluck brunch 12:00 noon –
6:00pm: Through lecture and discussion, art  and performance, getting
informed about the cuts, the economic crisis, and how the budget works.
6:30pm – 8:00pm: dinner and performance 8:30pm - midnight: Live music and
dancing.
Sat Jan 15: Nonviolent activities at Trident nuclear submarine base in honor
of Martin Luther King: Every year on the MLK weekend people are invited to
the Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action in Kitsap County to organize
and witness against nuclear weapons.  This year’s theme is “Billions for
Life, Not Billions for Death.”  We want to continue Dr. King’s work, create
an economy of life, and abolish nuclear weapons.  Gather at 8:30 a.m. at
Ground Zero.  Participate in the vigil and leaflet at Target in Silverdale
at 9:30, and then nonviolence training, preparation and the vigil and
nonviolent action in the afternoon at Ground Zero.  Bring food for potluck
lunch.  The Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action is at 16159 Clear Creek
Road NW, Poulsbo WA 98370.  Info: www.gzcenter.org or Jackie or Sue at (360)
930-8697 or gznonviolencenews at yahoo.com
*8PM:* Holly Graham's concert “Songs from the Heart of Peace and
Justice,” Traditions
Café, 5th & Water SW, $12 sliding
Also enjoy “The Bellybutton Club” CD and coloring book by Holly Gwinn Graham
-- classic, timeless kids’ songs of hope, peace and humor with folk art
pictures by Tin Can Tillie. $20 from www.hollygwinngraham.com
*Sunday, Jan. 16*, 1941, Vice Admiral Bellinger warns of an assault on Pearl
Harbor 11 months before Japan attacks.*
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*10AM-8PM:* FAIR BUDGET FAIR! DAY 2, Eagles Hall, 4th and Plum, donations
Writing the Next Chapter: Get Involved! 10:00am – 11:00am: free yoga session
11:00am-12:00 noon: potluck brunch  12:00 noon – 1:00pm: Performance and art
auction finale  1:30pm-3:00pm: Panel of activists discussing the fight-back
so far  3:00pm – 4:00pm: General Assembly for brainstorming  campaigns and
actions, strategy and tactics 4:00pm-5:00pm: Break into working groups to
discuss and concretely plan  various projects (education, lobbying,
protests, zines, street  theater, concerts, . . . whatever you  think will
work!) 5:00pm-6:00pm: Reconvene, share project ideas and plans with each
other  6:00pm: speaker--Maureen Taylor, distinguished activist, currently
working with of Detroit Neighborhood Family Initiative to stop water, gas,
and electricity shut-offs for thousands of low-income households in Detroit.
Read more at <http://mwro.org/about_taylor.htm>  7:00pm: Closing ceremonies
If you love books and zines, come to the Meetings will be every Sunday at 5.
We will be organizing and sorting current books; making a list of books we
want; ordering subscriptions; printing free literature to distribute;
building a zine library; writing reviews; and more!
*Noon:* Silent peace walk around Capitol Lake, Marathon Park on Capitol
Lake’s west side,
 walk slowly and silently around the park and end at Marathon Park at 1:00
pm. Please do not bring signs or talk. This silent meditative walk is done
in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. The 2010 walk included nearly 180
participants. Join us in 2011! Sponsor: South Sound Buddhist Peace
Fellowship 357-2825 ssbpf at comcast.net  www.ssbpf.org
*5PM:* Free School Olympia Potluck Feast, Media Island
*Monday, Jan. 17*, MARTIN LUTHER KING Jr. DAY.
*9- 4PM: *2011 People’s Summit & March on the State Capitol, Capitol
Theater, 206 5th Ave SE
Hundreds of people will rally at the State Capitol in Olympia to demand a
change. The current economic crisis has led to job loss, home foreclosures,
and cuts to education, health care, child care, and other basic services.
This grassroots community-organized rally is led by the people who are most
affected by poverty, and it is supported by many allies. The People’s Summit
is an opportunity for people to speak truth to power. Even as the state is
cutting funding for schools and teachers, health care for children and
adults, child care, and other programs, corporations still receive billions
in tax subsidies and exemptions. It is time to stand together and demand
that our state put people’s welfare before corporate welfare.  Gather at
9:00 am at Capitol Theater, 206 5th Ave SE, Olympia.  Rally at 11:30 am at
State Capitol steps. The People’s Summit also includes skill building
workshops, a chance to meet with your lawmakers, and networking with people
from around the state. Activities end at 4:00 pm. The organizers need
volunteers to help in a variety of ways. Info: Parents Organizing for
Welfare and Economic Rights (POWER) 352-9716 welfarerights at riseup.net
www.oly-wa.us/power  http://www.mlkday2011.eventbrite.com  Register online
at http://www.mlkday2011.eventbrite.com
*4PM:* Annual Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr., Washington Center for
the Performing Arts, 512 Washington St. SE
Singers, dancers, musicians and others will celebrate the life of Martin
Luther King Jr. at a free community event. Gather with others for
inspiration and networking. Sponsor: Thurston Diversity Council. Info:
diversitycouncil at msn.com
*7- 9PM: *Cultivating Real Homeland Security (Food), Oly Unitarian
Universalist Church, 2200 East End St. NW,
A Just, Sustainable and Resilient Food System for Thurston County: T.J.
Johnson invites people to explore important questions and start a dialogue
about creating a local food system. T.J. Johnson is a former Olympia City
Council member and now is a local food activist and Director of the Urban
Agriculture Program at Sustainable South Sound.  He will present information
about the current food system, identify opportunities for re-localizing food
production, and offer ideas for moving forward. The evening will include an
open discussion and an opportunity for everyone to begin envisioning
solutions. Sponsored by Transition Olympia, Climate Action, Sustainable
South Sound, and the OUUC Ethical Eating Committee.  Info: Gita Moulton,
gitamoulton at earthlink.net
* 6PM:* KOWA 106.5 Low Power FM Radio Meeting, Media Island (in the KOWA
Outerspace.)*
**Tuesday, Jan. 18* 1943, US bans sale of pre-sliced bread for the duration
of the war.
*5- 6PM: *Media Island Volunteer Meeting/ Potluck!, Media Island, 816 Adams
St. SE*
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Come to Media Island for a potluck to learn about volunteer opportunities,
new projects, and up coming events!
*7PM:* Media Island Spokes Council Meeting, Media Island*
**7- 9PM:* Transition Olympia Climate Action, MIXX 96 Meeting Room at the SW
corner of State & Washington,
Olympia Climate Action + Transition Olympia meet the third Tuesday of each
month at the MIXX 96 Meeting Room at the SW corner of State & Washington
(kitty-corner from the IT bus station) in downtown Olympia. Transition
Olympia (TO) and Olympia Climate Action have merged in order to be more
effective and better use their limited resources. In the future look for
their new name, the Transition Olympia Climate Action (TOCA).
* Wednesday, Jan. 19*, Full Moon!
*Noon- 1PM:* "STAND UP FOR PEACE" vigil, Sylvester Park,
 As we have been doing every Wednesday since March 5, 1980. Please come for
all or part of the hour. We provide plenty of signs and a friendly
atmosphere. Oly FOR

*Media Island Weekly's LATER DATES!
**Saturday Jan. 22,*
*9- 3PM:* Garage sale to benefit Thurston – Santo Tomas Sister County
Association:  9 am to 3 pm at Lincoln Elementary School, 213 21st Ave SE,
Olympia.  Info: Susan Kavanaugh 943-5432 susan at kavanaugh.com
*9:30- 4:30PM:* “Healing Old Wounds” – A workshop rooted in Nonviolent
Communication:  In the morning Liv Monroe will teach and demonstrate a
practical process for healing old deep wounds, and for transforming enemy
images and hate into compassion and freedom.  The afternoon will include
empathy practice with coaching.  Contact Liv Monroe for location, cost and
more information:  357-4503 livmonroe at gmail.com
*10-12:30PM:* Cut military spending, and use the savings to fund human and
environmental needs:  Organize locally for the “Bring the Billion$ Home”
campaign: The Olympia FOR is actively participating in the Western
Washington FOR’s campaign.  We’ll meet from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today
at the Olympia Timberland Library, 8th & Franklin. Info: Glen Anderson
491-9093 glen at olympiafor.org locally and (206) 789-5565 nathan at wwfor.org at
the WWFOR office in Seattle
*10- 7PM:* Ethnic Celebration invites the whole family to enjoy this free
event from 10 am to 7 pm at the Marcus Pavilion and Worthington Center at
St. Martin’s University on Pacific Avenue, Lacey. Enjoy music and dance from
around the world on three performance stages. Experience traditions from
other lands through demonstrations and displays. Sample exotic flavors and
artwork from our food and craft vendors.  Kids also can enjoy hands-on craft
activities.  Sponsors include the City of Lacey and North Thurston Public
Schools, with sponsor support from the Washington State Arts Commission,
Olympia Federal Savings, OBEE Credit Union, Capital Collision and 94.5 ROXY.
Info: Lacey Parks Department.
*Sunday, Jan. 23,
7- 10PM: **Media Island Queer Potluck!*
 Starting January 16th, from 7 to 10 PM, there will be a Queer potluck every
Sunday night at Media Island! At future events we will be having film
screenings, workshops, support groups, social gatherings, writing to
prisoners, and more! Come to the potluck with suggestions!
 *8PM:* Benefit for the “Out of the Woods” homeless shelter:   Out of the
Woods provides emergency food and shelter for homeless families in Thurston
County and guides them toward self-sufficiency with dignity.  Details will
be available soon.  Info: Olympia Unitarian-Universalist Congregation
786-6383 www.ouuc and http://www.ouuc.org/pages/OutOfTheWoods.html
*Mon-Fri Jan 24-28: *
40-Hour training in mediating disputes:  Do you want to solve interpersonal
problems at home, at work, or in the community?  This fun and highly
interactive 40-hour training will give you understanding and skills for
serving as a neutral mediator.  Then perhaps you’d like to volunteer with
the Dispute Resolution Center of Thurston County (the DRC).  8:00 am to 5:00
pm for five days straight.  (The next 40-hour training will occur in
mid-March.)  $625, less for teens and groups.  Info: DRC, 956-1155
mschubert at mediatethurston.org and www.mediatethurston.org  FOR
*Wednesday, Jan. 26,*
*6:30- 9PM * Environmental Stewardship - Part 1, Urban Onion Ballroom,
Legion Way and Washington St.,
The Olympia Planning Commission is seeking to engage citizens in deeper
conversations that build on comments they have received from the website,
various community meetings and interviews.  This meeting has been convened
to get community input on the topic of the environment.  At the meeting,
citizens will have an opportunity to learn more about the topic, discuss it
with each other, and share their preferences and concerns with the City.
Much of the time will be spent working together in small groups, with
note-takers capturing the discussions at each table.
*Thursday, Jan. 27*
*7PM: *Learn about the Olympia community delegation to Santo Tomas,
Nicaragua, in July 2011:  Connect with other local folks at an informal
presentation (and assessment of your interests) for traveling to Nicaragua
this July.  Imagine yourself with family, friends and neighbors in a lush
green tropical Santo Tomas for two to four weeks.  Live with host families
and reconnect with Nicaraguan friends we’ve met on delegations to Olympia
over the past 20 years.  Participate in a variety of volunteer activities
that are priorities of our sister organizations there – perhaps in
classrooms, constructions, health clinic work, web page development,
cultural workshops, and more.  Spanish classes are available too.  Grace Cox
and Jean Eberhardt will lead this summer’s delegation.  203 20th Ave SE,
Olympia (on the SE corner of 20th & Washington).  Info: tstsca at gmail.com or
(360) 943-8642.
*6:45- 9PM:* “Communicating to Connect” – Nonviolent Communication
introductory session: Learn Marshall Rosenberg’s radical process to help
heal relationships, resolve conflicts, promote social change, and increase
personal happiness. Liv Monroe offers excellent insights and skills, Lincoln
Elementary School cafeteria, around the corner on Washington Street from 213
21st Ave SE, Olympia. Free, but donations help support these trainings.
Info: 357-4503 livmonroe at gmail.com  FOR
*Friday, Jan. 28,*
*10- 1PM:* Stand for Children Legislative Summit:  “Stand for Children”
invites you to help kids by participating legislatively.  This legislative
summit will help you build knowledge and skills as a public education
advocate (communicate your message, maximize your impact, understand
legislative issues and processes) and meet with elected officials.
*Saturday Feb. 5,*
*8- 1AM:* Illuminated Ball – a festive fundraiser for the Procession of the
Species:  Enjoy a spectacular evening of music, dancing and other delights
(including assorted deserts and no-host wine/beer bar) to help raise money
for the 2011 Procession of the Species (Saturday April 23).  The 2011
Illuminated Ball’s theme is “The Crystal Cave.”  Dance to File Gumbo’s
music.  Tickets cost $65 each until 12 noon on Sat. Feb. 5, then $75 at the
door during the evening.  It runs from 8 pm to 1 am at the Eagles’ Hall, 4th
& Plum, in downtown Olympia.  This is a 21-and-over event.  Info:
www.procession.org
*Fri-Sun Feb 11-13: * Sixth annual celebration of Evolution Weekend:
Religious people from many faiths and locations understand that evolution is
sound science and does not threaten their faith in any way.  This is
affiliated with the Clergy Letter Project, which repudiates anti-science
fundamentalism.  Info: www.evolutionweekend.org
*Tuesday, Feb. 15,
8- 4:15PM:* Environmental Lobby Day:  The state’s leading environmental
organizations and hundreds of citizen lobbyists are coordinating their
efforts to push for the Environmental Priorities legislative Package.
*Five Thursdays from February 17 to March 17, 2011:*  Liv Monroe facilitates
“5 Week Foundations of Nonviolent Communication”  Join us to strengthen your
NVC fluency and understanding in order to treat yourself and others more in
alignment with your heart.  NVC is simple to teach and learn and it is very
difficult to put into practice because it requires that we change our
habits.  Besides, it is difficult to transform “furious” to “curious” even
when you know it is in your best interest.  7:00-9:30 pm in Olympia.
Contact Liv Monroe for location, cost and more information:  357-4503
livmonroe at gmail.com
*Saturday, Feb. 12,  *
Asia Pacific Cultural Center’s 13th Annual New Year Celebration at the
Tacoma Dome.  *
**Wednesday, Feb. 16,
8- 11PM: *Honduras Accompaniment Project Music Benefit!, Media Island, 816
Adams St. SE, $10-15 sliding
David Rovics, Danny Kelly, Autocoon! Music, food and beer! Help Caitlin help
the Honduran Resistance Front! Need to raise $3,200!
*Monday, Feb. 21,*
(Presidents’ Day):  Mass rally of labor & community members in Olympia to
oppose statewide budget cuts:  The organizers urge taxing the profits of
huge companies, ending the billions of dollars in corporate tax give-aways.
They urge Congress to stop the wars and return billions of dollars to our
state, and to restore funding for healthcare, education, social services,
job programs, and other crucial government services.  Sponsors include
Radical Women, (206) 722-6057, rwseattle at mindspring.com and
www.sistersorganizeforsurvival.org
*Sat-Sun Feb 26-27: * 10th Annual Local to Global Justice Teach-in
“Solidarity Through Knowledge & Action” will occur at Arizona State
University in Tempe.  Workshops and other events will share experiences and
knowledge among scholars and activists working o n a wide range of social
justice, human rights and sustainability issues.  Info:
localtoglobaljustice at yahoo.com and www.localtoglobal.org  FOR
*Friday, March 4,*
Tom Rawson’s folk music concert to benefit Olympia FOR:  7:30 pm at
Traditions Café, 5th & Water SW.  Info: (360) 491-9093 glen at olympiafor.org
*Mon April 4 to Mon April 11:  *Days of Action sponsored by School of the
Americas Watch:  Let’s permanently shut down the US Army school that trains
Latin American military people to commit acts of terrorism, violate human
rights, and overthrow democracies throughout Latin America.  Get information
from www.soaw.org/take-action/lobby-days
*Thursday, April 7,*
The Olympia Farmers’ Market opens for the 2011 season.  Support local
farmers, local craftspeople and locally owned small businesses.  Info:
www.olymiafarmersmarket.com
*Fri-Sun April 8-10: * “Education and Strategy Conference on US Militarism”
in Washington DC:  Clearly the US is at a crossroads.  Down one road lies
permanent war, a stagnant economy and loss of liberty.  Down the other lies
a new world of cooperation, prosperity and freedom.  The Latin America
Solidarity Coalition and School of the Americas Watch share with the vast
majority of Latin Americans and people of the world the desire to travel on
the road to a new and better world.  They invite people to help them plan a
conference to bring together Latin America solidarity activists, people of
faith, academics, youth and students, anti-war activists, labor, women, and
all sectors that are working to build a better world.  US militarism is a
major obstacle to that better world, and it is bankrupting the US economy.
The organizers of the April 8-10 weekend invite endorsing organizations to
submit educational, skills-building, or strategy workshop proposals and to
participate in an initial conference organizing teleconference on January
18, 2011 at 5 pm Eastern Time (2 pm Pacific Time).  Sponsors include the
Latin America Solidarity Coalition and the School of the Americas Watch Days
of Action (See April 4-11 above).  Info: AFGJ at AFGJ.org and
www.lasolidarity.org and www.soaw.org/take-action/lobby-days or contact the
Alliance for Global Justice, 1247 E St., SE, Washington, DC 20003 (202)
540-8336
*Fri-Sat April 8-9:*  Peace Works 2011:  “Solidarity in Action” – The Rachel
Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice is planning its spring event
featuring acclaimed author and activist Alice Walker as their keynote
speaker.  Enjoy two exciting days of networking, panels and workshops
focused on organizing around the ever-growing Boycott, Divestment and
Sanctions (BDS) movement in support of Palestinian human rights.  Info:
www.rachelcorriefoundation.org
*Saturday, April 16,*
Western Washington FOR Spring Assembly in West Seattle will help peace &
justice folks network regionally about peace and justice issues.  Low cost.
Details will be available by late winter.  Carpooling & info from Olympia:
491-9093 glen at olympiafor.org
*Sunday, April 17,*
“A Toast to Chocolate” benefit for the Dispute Resolution Center of Thurston
County:  This annual event will occur at Olympia’s Red Lion hotel.  Details
will be available soon from Anna Shelton 956-1155 ext. 3 or
ashelton at mediatethurston.org
*Fri-Mon July 1-4: * FOR’s 53rd Annual conference at Seabeck in Kitsap
County – “Toward a Fair, Sustainable Global Economy” will feature Sara van
Gelder (Editor of Yes! Magazine) as our keynote speaker.  Info: Western
Washington FOR office (206) 789-5565 wwfor at wwfor.org

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* / Links*
*Links Independent News (worldwide)  *
http://www.indymedia.org/
http://www.globalresearch.ca/
http://www.counterpunch.org/
http://www.commondreams.org/
http://www.truthout.org/
http://www.alternet.org/
http://www.rawstory.com/
http://cryptome.org/
http://www.soaw.org/index.php
http://quixote.org/
http://www.nacla.org/
http://www.thenation.org/
http://www.venezuelanalysis.com/
http://www.cipcol.org/
http://www.enlacesamerica.org/
http://sites.google.com/site/transborderproject/
http://americasmexico.blogspot.com/
http://www.americaspolicy.org/
http://www.truthdig.com/
http://wallwritings.wordpress.com/
http://www.cindysheehanssoapbox.com/Home_Page.html

The following are good sites for video:
http://papertiger.org/
http://english.aljazeera.net/watch_now/
http://www.democracynow.org/
http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/index-flash.html
http://therealnews.com/t/index.php
http://fora.tv/
http://www.edmaysproductions.net/
http://www.talkingsticktv.org/
http://insubordination.blogspot.com/
http://www.freespeech.org/

Women's Issues:
http://www.lifeandlibertyforwomen.org/
http://www.naral.org/
http://www.prch.org/
http://www.now.org/
http://feminist.org/

Native American Issues:
http://www.ienearth.org/
http://www.myspace.com/treatycouncil
http://www.blackmesais.org/
http://www.indianz.com/
http://www.indiancountry.com/
http://www.nativeamericacalling.com/
http://reznetnews.org/
http://www.blackmesawatercoalition.org/
http://desert-rock-blog.com/
http://www.honorearth.org/
http://www.indigenousaction.org/
http://www.leonardpeltier.org/
http://indigenouswomenforjustice.org/
http://www.shundahai.org/
http://www.humanrights.de/u/usa/AIP.html
http://www.redwiremag.com/
http://www.nativemovement.org/
http://www.welrp.org/
http://www.ipcb.org/
http://www.transformcolumbusday.org/
http://www.alaska.net/~gwichin <http://www.alaska.net/%7Egwichin>
http://www.thundervalley.org/
http://carbon.cudenver.edu/fwc/
http://www.wsdp.org/ <http://www.wsdp.org/%20>

Organizations We Like:
http://www.freepress.net/
http://www.amnesty.org/
http://ccrjustice.org/
http://www.npsctapp.blogspot.com/
http://www.rethinkingschools.org/
http://www.wearenotyoursoldiers.org/
http://www.jubileeusa.org/index.php
http://www.nukefree.org/

Periodicals:
http://www.arc.org/C_Lines/ArcColorLines.html
http://www.zcommunications.org/zmag
http://www.adbusters.org/home/
http://www.dollarsandsense.org/
http://www.inthesetimes.com/
http://www.merip.org/ <http://www.merip.org/%20>
http://www.newint.org/
http://www.rethinkingschools.org/index.shtml
http://www.sojo.net/
http://www.theecologist.org/
http://www.progressive.org/default.htm
http://www.tricycle.com/
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*Support the Media Island Accompaniment Program in Honduras:
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*Dear Olympia Activists,
*
The Honduras popular movement formed after Hurricane Mitch devastated the
coast on October 29, 1998, half the roads and nine of every ten bridges were
destroyed with 5,762 dead. The government and military received millions in
international funding but provided little relief. Out of necessity,
neighbors began helping neighbors and Honduran civil society organizations
developed to rebuild their country, a cooperation that continued over the
next ten years.

June 28, 2009, the Honduran military staged a coup and unlawfully removed
President Mel Zelaya. That morning the popular movement was predicted to win
a referenda on placing an initiative proposing a Constitutional Assembly on
the fall ballot. International news reports focused on the dramatic ousting
of Zelaya without conveying the significance of the military coup’s stopping
of the vote. Neither did they cover the popular movement’s capability
pressuring the moderate Zelaya to support leftist reforms. Nor did they
report the fear of the elites when the popular movement easily gathered, for
the first time, the signatures needed to run an independent presidential
candidate.

The military coup controlled the government in a totalitarian grip but the
popular movement quickly won the heart of the people. Immediately following
the removal of Zelaya, while the gulpistas anointed Roberto Michelletti, the
Honduran Resistance Front was formed. Known as the Frente, it strengthened
itself during 144 days of daily organized direct actions, displaying their
strength, courage, sophistication and nonviolent character to the world.

*The untold story nearly one year later: continuing vigilance and struggle.*


The fake elections and the following coronation in January of 2010, allowed
Dictator Michelletti to pass control to fellow Conservative Pepe Lobo. With
that the corporate media dropped their coverage on cue from the US State
Department. I was there the day the bayonet was passed. I missed the tightly
controlled stadium spectacle attended by the wealthy light skinned elite.
Instead, I was marching with 200,000 Hondurans in resistance to the
Tegucigalpa airport to see Zelaya take off, pledging resistance until his
safe return and a complete reformation by Constitutional Assembly. I was
part of a sea of people numbering four times the participants of the WTO
protests in Seattle in 1999, not including the march the same day in San
Pedro Sula of 100,000.

The Frente has solidified as the most powerful popular movement in Honduras,
on par with the Landless Workers Movement of Brazil (MST) or the Zapatistas
of Mexico. The distinct difference is, unlike the MST or Zapatistas, the
Frente are a large popular movement in a small country, representing a
larger percentage of the general population (with some polls suggesting
their popularity to be 65%). In October, the Frente finished collecting 1.3
million signatures for a Constitutional Assembly, out of a population
approximating 7.5 million, comparable in size to Washington State. The
Organization of American States (OAS) considers the strength of the Frente a
factor in not recognizing the new face of the coup government.

The Frente is organized as the democratic spokes council of a broad
coalition that includes Indigenous, campesinos, feminists, LGBTQ, unions,
workers, students and half of Zelaya’s Liberal Party now known as Liberals
in Resistance. The Liberal party would be the equivalent in Honduras to the
Democrats in the US, with the Conservative Party being comparable to
Republicans. Liberals in Resistance could be compared to the Congressional
Progressive Caucus in the US, only now out of power and part of the popular
resistance movement.

*The bad news: violence and oppression has increased drastically. *

A Honduran labor leader who spoke in Olympia last year, Jose Luis Baquedano,
dodged another bullet, literally, avoiding being shot for the second time by
a car full of masked killers. He was lucky, others haven’t been. During a
two day period where no human rights delegations were in Honduras, STIBYS
Union Hall, home to several prominent unions, where the Frente hold many
meetings, was bombed. That same weekend a union activist was abducted, her
body dumped in the middle of her neighborhood riddled with 24 bullet holes.
It is because of these stories and the stories of the over 80 others killed,
including 10 journalists, since the coronation of Lobo that caused the
Frente to ask their international solidarity counterparts to provide them
with human rights accompaniers.

Now on the ground in Honduras are two accompaniers living with Frente
leaders, documenting human rights violations and organizing the
accompaniment program. Media Island is providing the third. Caitlin Roberts,
21 years old, an Evergreen State College graduate, talented musician, fluent
Spanish speaker, with a heart that resonates with the unifying struggles of
our Honduran brethren. She will be training in San Francisco on January 9th
and will be doing a west coast folk tour to raise money and awareness of the
Honduran Resistance Front.

*The task of solidarity activists in the belly of the beast.*

Shining a light on under-reported stories at strategic times is Media Island’s
mission. For Honduras that means meeting a goal of raising $3,200 for this
all volunteer project. It costs $300 a month to sponsor Caitlin while she is
there, plus the costs of traveling, training and supplies.

Accompaniers deter violence with the privilege that comes from having a US
passport but more importantly it comes from the power behind them made by
the backing of thousands. Caitlin will be reporting weekly from the ground,
developing direct relationships with the Hondurans.

Sponsor a month as an individual or in conjunction with a group. Consider
asking if you can read this letter at your next organization or union
meeting and take a collection. Developing a network of supporters that we
can call upon is crucial for quick responses when human rights violations
are taking place to generate pressure on our government to take action. We
need financial support immediately but also enduring solidarity.

When I left Honduras, I promised to continue to grow organized solidarity on
behalf of the popular movement as represented by the Frente. Nationally the
Honduras Solidarity Network is forming with Media Island as a small
dedicated part of that coalition. Locally, a Media Island working group, the
Latin American Solidarity Organization has a group of individuals focusing
on Honduras bringing several Honduran speakers through town. Sponsoring
Caitlin is a big step forward. The commitment to Caitlin and the Frente was
given with confidence that a handful of lifelong Central American solidarity
activists, who really understand the issues, would be there in the beginning
to start things off  as new activists join.

Sincerely,
*Bruce Wilkinson *
bruce(at)mediaisland(dot)org

*PAYPAL* donate at the Media Island PayPal link on the wedsite! Or stop by
with your checkbook!
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