December 2007 Announcements

topic : Announcements

Port of Olympia Legal Defense Fund has been reactivated!

This legal defense fund was set up to support those arrested in protest of the militarization of the Port of Olympia. Many local activists risked their freedom in defiance of George W. Bush’s illegal war in Iraq. Those facing charges are expected to face prosecution, and this fund will help ensure their fair and equitable legal defense.

The Port of Olympia Legal Defense Fund was incorporated as a non-profit organization with the Secretary of State of the State of Washington. The Port of Olympia Legal Defense Fund’s UBI number is: 602-619-196.

Donate via PayPal at http://www.paypal.com to the following address: oly.port.ldf@gmail.com or send a check to Port of Olympia Legal Defense Fund, PO Box 295 Olympia, Washington 98507-0295.

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Stonewall Youth presents its 4th Annual Auction

Gay Hollywood Soiree: A Red Carpet Rendezvous

Saturday, December 1, 7 to 10:30 pm

Eagles Ballroom on 4th and Plum

Yes! It’s that time again for the Stonewall Youth Auction. Please join us on the red carpet for a night of food, swing dancing, live jazz music and of course some amazing items for you to bid on during our live and silent auction. Also get ready to win the 2007 Stonewall Drag Show on dvd as one of our raffle prizes. Save room for an ore of decadent treats that will be available to bid on during our dessert auction.

7 to 9 pm: Gourmet dinner and silent auction

9 pm: Live auction

10:30 pm: Ballroom dancing and live jazz band

Tickets: $25.00

For more information, to reserve tickets, to make a donation, or if you are interested in volunteering for this event, please call Katrina Stern at the Stonewall office at (360) 705-2738.

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Know Your Rights workshop

Thursday, December 6, 6:30 pm to 9 pm

Traditions Café, 300 5th Ave SW

The People’s Legal Defense Fund will be hosting a Know Your Rights workshop. Topics will include your rights while interacting with police on the street, as well as at protests. Also discussed will be your rights in the legal system. After the speakers, Larry Hildes, a lawyer who commonly represents activists and serves as a legal observer at protests, and Karen Weill, will be available to speak with people who were arrested at the Port of Olympia, or feel their rights have been violated by the police.

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movie showing: Black Gold

Movie and Panel Discussion

Friday, December 7, 7:00 pm

Unitarian Universalist Congregation

2200 East End St NW, Olympia

Multinational coffee companies now rule our shopping malls and supermarkets and dominate the industry worth over $80 billion, making coffee the most valuable trading commodity in the world after oil. But while we continue to pay for our lattes and cappuccinos, the price paid to coffee farmers remains so low that many have been forced to abandon their coffee fields. Nowhere is this paradox more evident than in Ethiopia, the birthplace of coffee. Tadesse Meskela is one man on a mission to save his 74,000 struggling coffee farmers from bankruptcy. http://www.blackgoldmovie.com

Followed by a panel discussion with local coffee roasters and buyers: Batdorf & Bronson’s roaster and Green Coffee buyer Scott Merle, and Ravens Brew Coffee’s general manager Paul Schuster.

Free and open to all. Donations appreciated: $5 –$25 sliding scale.

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ArtPOWER: a sale and celebration of local artists and crafters

Sat., Dec. 8, from 5 pm to 9 pm

Sun., Dec. 9, from 10 am to 3 pm

at Bryce’s Barbershop, 118 4th Ave and

Studio Four18, 418 Washington St

Join us for affordable art and crafts, live music, desserts and coffee.

For more information or to donate art contact power, (360) 352-9716, welfarerights@riseup.net, http://www.myspace.com/parentsorganizing or stop by the Payne Room at the First Christian Church, 701 Franklin St SE.

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Olympia Fellowship of Reconciliation’s 32nd Annual Peace Vigil

Sat., Dec. 15, from noon to 1 pm

4th Ave W at Percival Landing

Our annual vigil is a widely appreciated Olympia tradition. Children are welcome. We provide a good variety of signs, but participants may bring their own.

We invite vigilers to enjoy social time and free refreshments at a nearby location when the vigil ends at 1 pm. During this holiday season of joy and goodwill, let us invite the whole community to set aside all militarism and violence, which are the opposites of joy and good will. The December 15 vigil gives participants and passersby an opportunity to pause and consider choosing peace instead of violence. Peace is so much more consistent with the holiday spirit! A flyer and a news release will soon be available for downloading from our website, http://www.olyfor.org .

For information contact Glen Anderson at (360) 491-9093 or glen@olywa.net.

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Impeachment party to connect people and energize movement

Fri., Dec. 28, 5 to 9 pm

Women’s Club, 1002 Washington St SE, Olympia

Yes, it really is possible to impeach Bush and Cheney! Yes, there really is time to do it! The facts are clear! The public wants to do it! Let’s connect people, energize the movement, and make history! What do we do when we’re in a tough spot? We throw a party! Come to the Impeachment Party. Enjoy food (pizza, seafood, salad), beverages, music, social time, fun, games, information resources, informal discussions, and action opportunities. Two popular bands are already confirmed: Bevy, an all-woman Latin jazz band; and Street Karaoke Project.

State Senator Karen Fraser will discuss why she supported State Sen. Eric Oemig’s sjm 8016 in the 2007 State Legislature, which urged Congress to consider impeachment. Other interesting persons will speak briefly.

This is not a fundraiser! We’ll pass the hat and hope to raise just enough to cover the party’s expenses.

This is sponsored by the local Citizens Movement to Impeach Bush/Cheney ( http://www.CitizensImpeach.org ). For information, call 491-9093 or 491-1540.