April 2008 Announcements
Are you looking for full-time entry-level social service work?
The Community Youth Services' AmeriCorps programs are hiring over seventy members to serve in Thurston County Non-Profits and Elementary schools in six Western Washington counties. Positions start in August or September and last for 10 ½ months to a year. Program benefits include a monthly living stipend, basic health care, student loan forbearance, frequent trainings and a $4,725 Education award upon completion of service. For more information or to apply call Allen Stanton at 943-0780 x161 or e-mail astanton@communityyouthservices.org
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Stonewall Youth Drag Show
Saturday, March 29th, 7:30 p. m., Capitol Theater, Olympia
The Drag Show will be performed at the Capitol Theater on March 29th at 7:30pm. Doors open at 7:00pm. $10 for adults, $8 for youth and no one turned away for lack of funds.
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Better Neighbors: A New Way Forward for North America
Wednesday, April 2, 2008; 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Traditions Cafe in downtown Olympia.
The Alliance for Democracy and Global Exchange bring you a panel of experts to present a critical look at the so-called “Security and Prosperity Partnership” of North America (or SPP). The SPP will affect many aspects of our lives. Yet, it is being orchestrated without public or congressional scrutiny. Join the Alliance and Global Exchange to learn more about the SPP’s wide-ranging impacts. To learn more visit www.SoundDemocracy.org or call (360) 915-9257.
Film and Talk
Wednesday, April 2, 7 p.m. at Media Island
816 Adams St. SE Olympia (across from the Downtown Library)
And discussion about current Colombia/ Venezuela Situation.
Film Synopsis: With most of the US military aid under the so-called "Plan Colombia"
delivered, Pres. Pastrana unilaterally withdraws from the peace process
engaged with the FARC guerilla (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia)
and steps up violence in this 50 year-quasi-civil war. But what is left of
the initial anti-narcotics purpose of the US "Plan Colombia"? After 20
years of drug-wars in the Andes resulting in a two fold increase of
cocaine import in the US in the last ten years alone, what is to be
expected from a plan focusing primarily on spraying coca-fields in
rebel-held parts of the country when coca is grown all over Colombia ? Is
the US Government even concerned still with fighting drugs when the post
9-11 rhetoric made it easy for the State Dep. to now single out the
leftist FARC as the enemy # 1 in Colombia on the ground that they use what
might be viewed as "terrorist tactics"?
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Free School Workshop: Your #1 Asset: How to Create the Health You Need to Live a Successful Life
Thursday, April 3, Fertile Ground Studio, 311 9th Avenue SE, Olympia
When you look and feel awesome, your life is awesome! When you have energy all day long, you get things done faster and get to spend time doing the things you love. Class is limited to 20 students. Please register by contacting communitykitchen@freeschoolcommunity.org
Facilitator: Summer Bock
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Bowling with POWER
Monday, April 7, 5:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 1224 Legion Way SE, Olympia
Come bowling with Parents Organizing for Welfare and Economic Rights (POWER) on Monday, April 7th. Meet for a potluck at 5:30 at the First United Methodist Church, 1224 Legion Way SE, at 6:30 we'll carpool to the Westside Lanes, 2200 Garfield Ave NW. If coming directly to Westside Lanes, join us at 6:45. Shoe rentals cost $2, a game $3. POWER will help with costs for members who can't afford it. Call POWER if you need a ride to the potluck or the lanes.
POWER, Parents Organizing For Welfare and Economic Rights, 701 Franklin Street SE Olympia, WA 98501, 360-352-9716 toll free 866-343-9716, welfarerights@riseup.net
http://www.oly-wa.us/power/
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Climate Change: Past, Present, Future by Earth Scientist Pat Pringle
Wednesday, April 9th, 7:00 - 9:00pm at Traditions Café, 300 - 5th Ave. This event is co-sponsored by Earth Care Catholics and the Interfaith Works Earth Stewardship Committee.
All events are free. (Donations accepted)
Pat Pringle is an Earth Scientist and volcanologist who worked as a Cascades Geologist at Mt. St. Helens and elsewhere for many years. He is an expert on volcanic processes. He has been teaching Environmental Studies and Geology at Centralia College for the past three years, somehow managing to complete his book on Mt. Rainier at the same time. Pat is on the Centralia College Sustainability Committee and was quite involved with the recent Focus the Nation activities in Olympia.
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GREEN PARTY OF SOUTH PUGET SOUND -- SECOND QUARTERLY MEETING
"TAKE IT TO THE COMMUNITY"
Saturday, April 12 -- MXX96 Meeting Room (Washington & State Streets, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM -- Breakfast Included
This second quarterly meeting will focus on Green service to the community. We will find uniquely Green ways of serving, demonstrating the Green vision is comprehensive and tied to the values of the citizens. Some ideas that have been floated: a "buy local" initiative which would find ways of letting consumers know which grocery store produce is local, and perhaps letting backyard gardeners share their produce . . . an "energy consultant" program which would help homeowners make sense of all the various kinds of advice they are offered, and aid them as they try to prioritize the steps towards minimizing their carbon footprint.
Or perhaps you have your own idea for a service we need but no one has thought of yet. Bring your ideas to our meeting. Knowledgeable people will be on hand to advise us.
Members and non-members all welcome.
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Free School Workshop: Healthy Traveling
Monday, April 14, 7 p.m., Fertile Ground Guesthouse, 311 9th Avenue SE, Olympia
If you are planning a vacation this season, it is important to maintain your health on the trip. In this class you will learn tips for successful flying, how to decide which foods and supplements to bring, and where to find nutritious foods at your destination. Make plans for your healthy journey, because vacations should not be a time to get sick. Special emphasis will be on Southeast Asia and Europe. To register contact communitykitchen@freeschoolcommunity.org
Facilitator: Ava Waits
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War Tax Resistance Day
Tuesday, April 15, 4 p.m., Olympia Main Post Office on Jefferson Street
Come jointa thong of other voices for sane spending. Bring a sign and help us hand out depressing information about the government’s self-destructive military spending policies. Folks will gather at 4 p.m. in front of the main post office on Jefferson Street. We’ll stay through the rush hour, till about 6:30 p.m. For further information, go take a look at: www.nwtrcc.org
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Thurston-Santo Tomás Sister County Association Mt. Rainier Trip
April 27th (weather permitting): Come with us to the mountain! We’ll be heading up to Mount Rainier for a day of wonder, snow and sledding. We plan to leave Olympia at 8:30 A.M. Call by April 20th to reserve space: 943-8642.
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