January 2008 Announcements
topic : Announcements
Free School Anti-Candida cooking class
Sunday, January 6, 6:30–8 pm, Fertile Ground (in the kitchen) ~ 311 9th Avenue SE, Olympia, WA 98501 (behind public library)
For people who need to get in control of their digestion, from mild to severe issues, this class could change everything. If you struggle with yeast infections, have ever taken antibiotics for extended periods of time or more than 10 times in your life, or have moderate to severe sugar cravings---come learn how important the flora (friendly bacteria) in your intestines really are. We will discuss food combining, the 80-20 rule, and more while cooking a meal that will support your digestion and help eliminate long-term sugar cravings. Facilitator: Summer Bock
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POWER Mom’s Night Out: Legislative Priorities Discussion and Training
Monday, January 7th , Potluck 5:30 pm, First United Methodist Church, 1224 Legion Way SE
Onsite childcare.
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The Global Banquet: The Politics of Food
January 9th, Wednesday 7-9 pm, Traditions Café, 300 5th Avenue, Olympia
Please join us in viewing and discussing “The Global Banquet: The Politics of Food” (video) at Traditions Cafe.
This video helps viewers to understand the deeply destructive aspects of the corporate globalization of food. It shows how free trade policies, advanced mainly by the World Trade Organization (WTO), allow a handful of very powerful corporations to control the world’s food system. These corporations, which enjoy enormous profits, are largely responsible for the destruction of the family farm economy in the Unites States and the eradication of the livelihood of peasant farmers throughout the developing world.
The situation is indeed critical, but disaster is not inevitable. Unjust trade policies that now favor the few can be rewritten to favor many.
Part One: Who’s Invited (25 minutes)
Part Two: What’s on the Menu? (25 minutes)
This event is co-sponsored by the Interfaith Works Earth Stewardship Committee and Earth Care Catholics of Olympia.
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Free School Cooking With the Seasons: A Wintertime Cooking Class
January 10, 6:30–8 pm, Fertile Ground (in the kitchen) ~ 311 9th Avenue SE, Olympia, WA 98501 (behind public library)
Get clear about the importance of eating seasonally on a fundamental level. We will cook a delicious wintertime meal while discussing ideas for simple seasonal eating. Plus we’ll discuss the new term “locavore”. It’s in the dictionary! Facilitator: Summer Bock
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Counter Recruitment Workshops
Friday, January 10 and Saturday, January 11
David Solnit and Chanan Suarez-Diaz, President of Washington Iraq Veterans Against the War will lead counter military recruitment workshops based on Solnit’s counter-recruitment manual Army of None.
Two Dates:
Thursday, January 10. SPSCC Noon. More info/contact: http://www.spsccbrick.org
Friday, January 11. Washington Center Stage II (black box) 512 Washington St.
6- 8 pm: Army of None Workshop. Free.
8-11:30: Live music. $6. Gumar and His Magical Midi Band; The Blow; C.O.C.O; Saints of Everyday Failures.
More info/contact: Myspace: army of none olympia, infokim@zhonka.net, or kayck@olywa.net
The workshops are for students ready to end the occupation of Iraq and Afghanistan. All-ages music.
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Heartsparkle Players present Stories of Parenting in Tough Times
Friday, January 11, 7 pm, Traditions Café, 300 5th Avenue, across from Capitol Lake
Playback Theatre is a spontaneous collaboration between performers and audience. People tell moments from their lives, then watch them re-created with movement, music and dialogue. POWER will be our guest community organization to be part of our performance and receive a portion of the proceeds. Through this collaboration we acknowledge and honor the work individuals and organizations do in our community. Children are always welcome - they need to be comfortable with sitting for about an hour and a half and you need to be comfortable with the theme of the evening.
Cost: $5-10 (No one is turned away and group rates available)
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Free School Baking Skills, Sustainable Weight-Loss Class
Baking Skills: Saturday, 12 January, 2 pm Fertile Ground Guesthouse ~ 311 9th Avenue SE, Olympia, WA 98501 (behind public library); Sustainable Weight Loss, same location, January 20, 6:30–8 pm.
All classes free of charge. Pre-Registration not required
Baking Skills: Gluten-, Soy-, Dairy-Free Desserts ~ Is the person sitting next to you eating that big toothsome slice of cake getting you down? Don’t be sad if you can’t eat gluten, or dairy, or even soy. There’s hope for you! Learn the tricks of the trade from freelance gluten-free baker Jenn Kliese, and you’ll have even your wheat-eating friends drooling at your sweet dessert creations. Facilitator: Jenn Kliese
Sustainable Weight-Loss: We will discuss the top ten ways to adjust your food and lifestyle as a way to get balanced around digestive issues, overconsumption, cravings, exercise, primary food, and more. Location: Fertile Ground Studio (the little house located in the backyard). Facilitator: Summer Bock
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People’s Summit & March on the Capitol Poverty Action, MLK Day
Monday, January 21, 9 am- Summit Registration, St. John’s Episcopal Church (114 20th Ave SE, Olympia), 11 am- March on the state capitol
Join us as we march on the state capitol in Olympia to call upon the state legislature and the Governor to make ending poverty a priority. As the number of people living in poverty increases in Washington State, we are urging our lawmakers to support policies that would allow access to opportunity, health and well-being, and work that pays!
Register online with the Statewide Poverty Action Network at http://www.povertyaction.org
or call 1-866-789-7726. Transportation, childcare and lunch available - please fill out the online registration form and make a note about transportation in the “special needs” box.
Call Pat with the Thurston County Tenants Union if you have questions about this event or are looking for a scholarships to attend it: (360) 943-3036 or tctu@tenantsunion.org
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Reproductive Rights Counter-Demonstration
Tuesday, January 22, 12 pm, Capitol Steps, Olympia, Washington
Please show your support for reproductive freedom by counter-protesting during the annual “March for Life.” As the anti-choicers arrive by the busload on the 35th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, counter-demonstrators will gather to show support for continued reproductive options. Bring signs, coat-hangers, bullhorns, friends, kids, and the courage to face off with some terrifyingly close-minded enemies of choice!
See related article on page 4.
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Free School Class: Sugar Blues: Workshop
Monday, January 28, 6:30–8 pm, Fertile Ground (in the kitchen) ~ 311 9th Avenue SE, Olympia, WA 98501 (behind public library)
Learn how to reduce sugar cravings. Willpower and deprivation are not necessary to end cravings. What is your body really trying to tell you? You’ll know after this workshop. Facilitator: Summer Bock
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The 5th Annual Middle East Film Festival: “Origins. Exile. Refuge.”
The Evergreen State College, Jan 30 - Feb 12. All screening are FREE and open to the public.
After four years of phenomenal films and speakers, Students Educating Students About the Middle East (SESAME) invites the public to join us for The 5th Annual Middle East Film Festival - Origins. Exile. Refuge. Together we will explore issues of the Middle East beyond the stereotypes of War and Agression, focusing on identity in exile, the refugee crisis in Palestine and Iraq, music and art, resistance and solidarity.
We feature two weeks of films about the Middle East, surrounding regions and the diaspora with guest speakers including filmmakers, veterans, and organizers. The film festival program will soon be available at http://www.evergreen.edu/sesame.
For more info, contact sesame@evergreen.edu or call (360)867-6724.
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Anti-War Teach-In
The Evergreen State College, Feb 1 & 2
How do we react to five years of war as community, on campuses and beyond?
This two day teach-in includes legal observer, protest health and safety, and direct action trainings, forums, student led workshops, and strategies for our future.
For registration and information contact sesame@evergreen.edu or call (360)867-6724. Visit http://www.evergreen.edu/sesame
for teach-in schedule. All community members are welcome.
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