June announcements

author : WIP News Service

by WIP News Service

Donate to the Palestinian Children’s Welfare Fund

As was reported in WIP’s May 2008 issue, long-time peace activist Riad Hamad , who chaired the Palestinian Children’s Welfare Fund (PCWF), died in April. Palestinian Children’s Welfare Fund (PCWF.org) is a humanitarian organization made of volunteers in 10 countries. 100% of donations received are used to improve living conditions for Palestinian children in refugee camps. There are also many fair trade items for sale from Palestine including Kufiyahs, embroidery, hand-carved olive wood, olive oil and honey. All profits go directly towards helping the children. There are opportunities to sponsor a child, buy an olive or orange tree to plant in Palestine, as well as donating books or educational supplies. Visit the website or send donations to : PCWF 405 Vista Heights Rd. El Cerrito, CA 94530

Americorps Hiring

“Get experience working in schools and non-profit organizations! We are hiring now for positions starting in August in the Olympia area. We are looking for full-time (40 hrs/wk) youth and family workers to serve in Thurston County elementary schools and non-profit organizations. The positions start August 16, 2008 and end July 15, 2009. To apply, you must be between 18-25 years old and have HS diploma/GED. AmeriCorps service comes with a $1,037 monthly stipend, $4,725 education award and other benefits. Find out more on our website www.communityyouthservices.org (follow the “Programs” link to “AmeriCorps-Youth In Service”) or call Allen Stanton at 360-943-0780 ext. 161.”

Support Briana Waters

Briana Waters’ address in prison is: Briana Waters, 36432-086, FDC-Seatac, Federal Detention Center, P.O. Box 13900, Seattle, WA 98198. For information and updates, see www.supportbrianawaters.org/ .

Amnesty International Meeting

Friday, June 6 at 7:00 p.m. at the Mixx 96 meeting room located on the corner of Washington and State in downtown Olympia.

Do you want to campaign for Human Rights? Come join us! You can help make a real difference. Contact person: Kerri Griffis 360-867-9237

CINDY SHEEHAN: "A Revolution of Values: Moving from a War Economy to a Peace Economy"

Sunday, June 8, 7 to 9 p.m., Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts at SPSCC, 2011 Mottman Road SW Olympia, WA 98512

Cindy Sheehan, the well-known anti-war activist and Bush antagonist, who is running as an Independent for the House of Representatives in Nancy Pelosi’s district in California, will be the featured speaker at an Olympia event planned in her honor. Also speaking will be Linda Boyd, executive director, Washington for Impeachment, and Gary Murrell, Green Party candidate for Congress who is running against Norm Dicks in Washington’s 6th District.

Tickets at the door and advance tickets are available at Traditions Café and World Art, 300 5th Ave SW, Olympia, WA 98501, (360) 705-2819). (Tickets $10 - $25, Students $5). Co-sponsored by the Green Party of South Puget Sound, Olympia Movement for Justice and Peace, Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Committee, and the Progressive Action Committee PAC.

Join us for a fun-draising Tea Party for the whole family!

Sunday, June 8, 2-4 pm at Traditions, 300 5th Avenue SW

Live music and fabulous desserts auction so bring your stimulus check and do the sweet thing! $5 (kids free!) for tea. All proceeds support POWER, Parents Organizing for Welfare and Economic Rights/ POWER is an organization of low-income parents and allies advocating for a strong social safety net while working toward a world where children and care giving are truly valued, and the devastation of poverty has been eradicated. For more information, contact POWER, 360-352-9716, welfarerights@riseup.net, http://www.oly-wa.us/power/, http://www.myspace.com/parentsorganizing

Progressives’ Date Night: Support Works In Progress with Dinner and a Movie

June 9 – 13th in front of the Capitol Theater, 206 Fifth Avenue, Olympia

Please join us for our upcoming Works In Progress Benefit "Bake Sale" prior to the showing of

"Body of War" at the Capitol Theater. We will be selling lasagna, salad, brownies, condoms, cookies, and other delicious items. Bring a date! Bring the family! And give everyone a cookie!

Vancouver Communities in Solidarity with Cuba International Conference

Friday June 13 and Saturday June 14, Welsh Hall, 215 E. 17th Avenue, Vancouver, Canada

Ernesto Che Guevara has become a revolutionary icon representing the continuity of revolutionary socialist theory and practice. His legacy has been an inspiration in the dynamic search for ways to confront imperialism as the decaying process of the capitalist profit-driven

system continues. Vancouver Communities in Solidarity with Cuba (VCSC) is organizing this first International Conference in Canada on Che Guevara’s contribution to the revolutionary cause. The conference will feature speakers from Cuba, Venezuela, Canada, the US & the Middle East.

Seats are limited, for pre-registration contact: 778-882-5223 | cubacommunities@yahoo.ca

$15 for 2 days with pre-registration, $10 for each day at the door (if seats are available)

No one will be turned away for lack of funds

Co-organized by: Vancouver Communities in Solidarity with Cuba (VCSC) & Free the Cuban 5 Committee - Vancouver (FC5C - Van), Members of the Canadian Network on Cuba (CNC)

Don’t Wall Off the Waterfront!

Tuesday, June 24, 6:30 p.m.; The Olympia Center (222 Columbia St. NW; downtown, next to Percival Landing). Attend the Olympia Planning Commission rezone hearing.

If you’re opposed to the rezone proposal which would allow 90’ “mixed use” buildings with expensive condos to be constructed on this isthmus, please attend this hearing. When you sign in, indicate that you are opposed to the proposal, and if you're comfortable doing so, testify.

If you want to talk, arrive early to sign in. Tri Vo has sent his potential supporters a postcard asking them to get there and sign in at 5:30!