Announcement

Oly Free Herbal Clinic Spring Equinox Benefit

Submitted by fattyjoefurstein on Tue, 03/09/2010 - 13:11.
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The Olympia Free Herbal Clinic Presents...
Our Annual Spring Equinox Benefit!

Join us and enjoy delicious desserts by local artisans, delectable herbal
cordials (by the clinic's very own herbalists), and local wines and drafts
with music by Olympia's own klezmer band: the Erev Ravs, the melodic
vocals of Ali Baker, and more!

When: Saturday, March 20th, 6 to 11pm
What: Spring Equinox Free Clinic Benefit

Where: The Loft on Cherry

508 Legion Way in Downtown Olympia  read more »

State of Emergency Rally for Basic Health

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/09/2010 - 12:46.

As Governor Gregoire prepares to deliver her January 12th State of the State Address, students, community activists, the elderly and uninsured will hold a State of Emergency Rally for Basic Health at 11am on the steps of the Capitol Building. Protesters will deliver thousands of signatures on a petition calling for elected official to fully fund Basic Health and other vital human services by taxing the income of the wealthy and the profits of large corporations.  read more »

CALL FOR ENTRIES- 10th ANNUAL CHICAGO ANARCHIST FILM FEST!

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/16/2009 - 14:02.

For those not counting, 2010 will be the 10th annual Chicago Anarchist Film Festival. As always, we will present a sample of films from mainstream sources, rediscovered classics and the works of filmmakers engaged in social change with an anarchist vision.

Organizers are now seeking un- and under-distributed films and videos to include in the 2010 Chicago Anarchist Film Festival.
We also welcome suggestions for titles that may inadvertently allow anarchy to seep through the cracks of the status quo. Movie collage, music videos and trailers for works-in-progress will also be considered. Deadline- April 1, 2010  read more »

KOWA 106.5 FM Community Radio - Interview with Patty Zavala - Workers Defense Project

Submitted by Zgraphix on Fri, 11/13/2009 - 02:33.

Patty Zavala from Workers Defense Project is Interviewed on KOWA 106.5 Community Radio - Olympia, Washington http://kowalp.ning.com/.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuMq5JK3tsI

Interview with Rick Fellows - Media Island & Pastors for Peace

Submitted by Zgraphix on Thu, 11/12/2009 - 14:47.


20 hour Street Medic Training with the Rosehip Medic Collective

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/14/2009 - 11:35.
20 hour Street Medic Training with the Rosehip Medic Collective

20 hour
Street Medic Training

Save the Date!

The Rosehip Medic Collective is holding a 20 hour basic Street Medic training. In these trainings we seek to empower people to provide quality emergency care in situations pertinent to activists. We will train you in giving a basic assessment, in offering friends and allies life saving first aid, discuss strategies for dealing with police weapons and violence, and many other awesome things.

Trainings happen Friday evening and from 9-6 Saturday and Sunday, so clear the weekend of November 6-8. Send questions to the email below and check our website for updates about when reservations start.

CONTACT: rosehipmedics@gmail.com

www.rosehipmedics.org

Violence "Inevitable" in W. Virginia Moutaintop Removal Resistance, Please Help!

Submitted by rafael on Wed, 07/22/2009 - 21:41.


reposted from mountaintopremovalroadshow@lists.riseup.net
 
Friends of the Appalachian Mountains:
 
Our friends in the West Virginia coalfields are in danger, and they need your help.  Please call Gov.  read more »

Cuba solidarity fundraiser event

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 12:04.

20th Friendshipment Caravan to Cuba
July 7, 6-8 p.m.
Fertile Ground, 311 9th Ave., Olympia, WA 98501
(across the street from Olympia Timberland library)

Come join us for an exciting, free evening of food, education and dialogue as the Pastors for Peace caravan stops in Olympia.

Challenging the U.S. trade blockade on Cuba imposed since the Cold War, Pastors for Peace (ifconews.org) is a group dedicated to gathering medical aid and construction supplies for the island nation. This year marks the 20th friendshipment caravan coinciding with the 50 year anniversary of the Cuban revolution. A unique, powerful solidarity brigade of people and supplies will cross the U.S.-Mexico border on July 22, openly defying U.S. Customs travel restrictions to Cuba.  read more »

FREE FILM EVENT WITH THE GLOBAL ONENESS PROJECT, MAY 15 AT THE CAPITOL THEATER

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/14/2009 - 16:29.

The Global Oneness Project presents
The New Narrative: Local Voices for a Global Future

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Featuring 3 short films:
—What Would It Look Like?
—Barrio de Paz
—A Thousand Suns (A new release documenting the Gamo Highlands of Ethiopia, one of the world's last bastions of sustainable agriculture)

Capitol Theater
Friday, May 15
5:30 Reception with catering from Rambling Jack's
6:30-9:30 films, conversations, guest speaker Orland Bishop, Q&A with filmmaker

http://newsletters.globalonenessproject.org/NWTour/olympia.html

9th Annual Chicago Anarchist Film Fest Seeks Submissions

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/03/2009 - 18:17.

For the 9th year the Chicago Anarchist Film Festival will present a sample of films from mainstream sources, rediscovered classics and the works of filmmakers engaged in social change with an anarchist vision. Most media of all types launch attacks that distort, discredit and deny anarchists entirely. Anarchists and their allies respond with a relentless volley of images and stories that reveal, revive and invigorate a rich anarchist presence in society.  read more »

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