SNOW General Meeting, Date: FEB. 8, Time: 7-8:30 p.m.
Location: Woodland Park Presbyterian Church, Greenwood and 70th(enter bldg on Palantine Ave--one block west of Greenwood)
Doors will open at 6:45 so we can share informal conversation and snack. Meeting will start promptly at 7:00
SNOW’s monthly meetings provide opportunity for various groups in the coalition to come together and plan. With the Afghanistan troop increase likely to happen in the spring; along with the start of the 7th year of the Iraq occupation, we need to develop strong strategies to be a voice for peace.
Thanks, SNOW Coordinating Committee

If you have any other agenda items or announcements to suggest, please send them to: Mike or Ruth Yarrow at
yarrows@riseup.net or karenbjones42@gmail.com

Next CC meeting: Date:TBA; Time: 7 PM Please email yarrows or kbjones for location,Seattle, WA 98103,(206) 206-484-3385

NOTE SNOW's original website is still accessible. It's necessary to use longer URLs to reach the pages in that site. Below are some links to useful pages in that site.

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ONGOING JAN 30 - MARCH 31, Volunteer for the UNICEF Tap Project and Help Us Save Children's Lives. UNICEF Tap Project Seattle, is an initiative to SAVE CHILDREN'S LIVES GLOBALLY BY PROVIDING SAFE DRINKING WATER and sanitation globally. Seattle is a new market for this project and we have four coordinators leading the project, recruiting volunteers and planning events with UNICEF collaboration. info http://www.tapproject.org/volunteer/ or Sheela Bowler 206- 790-1742

FRI FEB 5, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Friday Night At the MEANINGFUL MOVIES and Wallingford Neighbors for Peace and Justice present A Film: "Asparagus! Stalking The American Life" (53 minutes, Kirsten Kelly and Anne de Mare, 2009)
LOCATION: Keystone Church, 5019 Keystone Pl., West of I-5, just North of 50th, Metro Bus Routes 16, 26 & 44, Seattle;
For 30 years, Oceana County Michigan has been the Asparagus Capital of the World. Now its spear-struck RESIDENTS AND FAMILY FARMS TAKE ON THE U.S. WAR ON DRUGS, FREE TRADE AND A FAST FOOD Nation, all to save their beloved roots. Discussion follows. Free and open to the public! .. but Donations are kindly accepted. info http://www.meaningfulmovies.org

SAT FEB 6, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. a clergy and lay leader training for all faiths, "From War Front to Home Front: Helping Veterans Heal."
LOCATION:Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church, 7500 Greenwood Ave. N, Seattle
Clergy and pastoral staff are in a unique position to assist service men and women RETURNING FROM THE WARS IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN and their families as they struggle with re-adjusting to life in the States. Come learn about post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and suicide, divorce and family issues, military and veteran culture, and referral and pastoral resources. This free workshop features speakers who will give an overview of the issues, signs and symptoms, family dynamics, related issues and appropriate referrals. Lunch is included. A free will offering will be collected. Event sponsors include the Washington Department of Veteran's Affairs, Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church, the Rauschenbusch Center for Spirit and Action, the Pacific NW Conference United Church of Christ, and the Washington Association of Churches. To register, contact Doris Waggoner doriswaggoner@juno.com or 206-748-7288. info wac@thewac.org or 206-625-9790

SUN FEB 7, 5 - 8 pm, Community Alliance for Global Justice's AGRA Watch presents a Film: "A Thousand Suns"
LOCATION:The Righi's home, 6002 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle;
This film tells the story of the Gamo Highlands of the African Rift Valley and the unique worldview held by the people of the region. This isolated area has remained remarkably intact both biologically and culturally. It is one of the most densely populated rural regions of Africa yet its people have been FARMING SUSTAINABLY FOR 10,000 YEARS. Shot in Ethiopia, New York and Kenya, the film explores the modern world's untenable sense of separation from and superiority over nature and how the interconnected worldview of the Gamo people is fundamental in achieving long-term sustainability, both in the region and beyond. Includes an analysis of the Gates Foundation's involvement in agriculture and AGRA. Followed by a discussion of the film. Ethiopian food will be served! RSVP if possible, and info agrawatch@seattleglobaljustice.org or 206-405-4600

SUN FEB 7, 6 p.m., Seattle Jazz Vespers invites you to a BENEFIT CONCERT FOR HAITI RELIEF with The Stephanie Porter Quartet and guest Lance Buller.
LOCATION: Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard St. at Seneca, Seattle;
The concert is free with a free will offering. Any free-will donations taken during the concert (minus modest concert expenses) will be donated to Companis / World Relief.

SUN FEB 7, 7 pm, Anne Feeney in A House Concert. One of the most POWERFUL VOICES FOR LABOR RIGHTS AND JUSTICE,
LOCATION: Directions will be sent in response to your reservation;
Anne's songs cover the outrageous, funny and moving. A great entertainer with an awesome command of history, current events and very fine music. Suggested contribution $10 - $20. This concert is produced by members of the Seattle Labor Chorus. info and reservations rebelvoz@aol.com or 206-524-7753, info http://www.annefeeney.com

Monday, FEB. 8, Time: 7-8:30 p.m. SNOW General Meeting
Location: Woodland Park Presbyterian Church, Greenwood and 70th(enter bldg on Palantine Ave--one block west of Greenwood)
Doors will open at 6:45 so we can share informal conversation and snack. Meeting will start promptly at 7:00---See above for details.

TUES FEB 9, 7:30 p.m. "The Transition Handbook" book group.
LOCATION: the Greenwood Senior Center, 525 N. 85th St., Seattle
Transition Initiatives are part of a vibrant, international grassroots movement that builds community resilience in response to the challenges of PEAK OIL, CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE ECONOMIC CRISIS. This summer we will begin a Community Discussion to explore The Transition Handbook: From Oil Dependency To Local Resilience by founder Rob Hopkins. This hands-on guide offers pragmatic and positive ways to help communities deal with the inevitable and profound changes ahead. Facilitated by Cecile Andrews. All are welcome! Meetings will be held twice month. Books can be purchased for a 15% discount at Santoro's Books, 7405 Greenwood Ave. N. info Anne 206-784- 1850, achelan@aol.com

Thursday, Feb 11th, 8 10 pm; Musical Evening with Fared Shafinury and Tehranosaurus Fared Shafinury,is a gifted American-born Iranian setar player and vocalist living in Austin, TX,
LOCATION: Woodshed Studios, 310 Fairview Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Seattle 4 Iran will be hosting Fared Shafinury and Tehranosaurus on Feb 11th (Bahman 22nd) which is the 31st anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Iran. It is anticipated that people in Iran will take advantage of the government-approved demonstrations to protest against all the crimes committed by the government, especially after the June 12th presidential election.
In anticipation of such unrest in Iran and another round of arrests and brutalities by the government on that day, to show our solidarity with the people in Iran, we will be hosting this evening with Fared Shafinury. For more information please visit:Seattle 4 Iran: http://seattle4iran.org/ Fared's home page: http://faredshafinury.com/

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Monday, Feb. 15, 7PM (doors open at 6PM), Anne Feeney in Concert
in West Seattle Pittsburgh-based agitator Anne Feeney performs music that she says is designed to “comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable.”
LOCATION: 8611 11th Ave SW, West Seattle
Feeney’s bottomless song-bag draws on Irish, bluegrass, traditional, labor, pop, folk and contemporary material. She’s as likely to sing a traditional song or an obscure gem by one of her many friends in the singer/songwriter circuit as she is one of her own award-winning songs. Feeney’s anthem, “Have You Been to Jail for Justice?” is featured on Peter, Paul and Mary’s CD, “In These Times,” and also on “Carry It On,” – their 5 CD boxed set. That song was also featured in “Get Up/Stand Up: The History of Pop and Protest,” a documentary featuring the greatest protest songs of all time, which aired nationally on PBS, and worldwide. Admission: $10,
Highland Park Peace and Justice Events is hosting and promoting the event. HPPJE is a neighborhood venture to bring talented artists and performers with messages of social significance to the Highland Park and White Center areas. Everyone is invited – all ages, ethnicities, genders, religions or personal persuasions! For more information about this and other upcoming events check online at: www.HPPeaceJustice.wordpress.com. With additional questions or requests for reserved disabled seating, email: hppeacejustice@gmail.com.

WEDS FEB 17, 6:30 pm, Amnesty International presents a Screening of "The Response," Followed by panel discussion
LOCATION: Johnson Hall #102, University of Washington, Seattle, map at http://www.washington.edu/home/maps/northcentral.html?JHN ;
This award-winning courtroom drama explories the TRIAL OF A SUSPECTED ENEMY COMBATANT, based on actual transcripts of the Guantanamo Bay military tribunals. This powerful film has not yet been released to the general public. Besides the 30-minute film screening, a panel of speakers will discuss the issues, including Arsalan Bukhari, the Executive Director of the Council on American- Islamic Relations (CAIR) in Washington, and Joseph McMillan, from the Perkins Coie legal defense team for Salim Ahmed Hamdan, Osama bin Laden's personal driver. Co- sponsors include Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), Washington State Religious Campaign Against Torture (WSRCAT), ] the Veterans for Peace - Tacoma chapter., SNOW Coalition; info on the film http://www.theresponsemovie.com/