Pat Fletcher

Tacoma Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR) Meeting (, from 2007-07-01 03:30 to 2007-07-01 03:30) — by Pat Fletcher

Sunday, Sept 2, Tacoma Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR) 3:00pm Business Meeting, 4:00pm Program, 5pm Potluck. Meetings are at the Friends (Quaker) Meeting House, 2508 S. 39th St., Tacoma.

Digging Deeper XXXIII: Have They Lost Their Minds (Mandolin Café, 3923 S 12th St, Tacoma, from 2007-07-02 19:00 to 2007-07-02 20:30) — by Pat Fletcher

UFPPC’s book discussion "Digging Deeper," facilitated by Mark Jensen, will examine some books that question whether broad sectors of the public and many American leaders have lost their grip on reality.

UFPPC Meeting (First United Methodist Church at First Congregational Church, 209 S J ST, Tacoma, from 2007-07-05 18:30 to 2007-07-05 21:00) — by Pat Fletcher

United for Peace of Pierce County (UFPPC), movies at 6:30 p.m. on first Thursdays

Tempest Lounge Book Club (Tempest Lounge, 913 MLK Way, Tacoma, from 2007-07-17 19:00 to 2007-07-17 21:00) — by Pat Fletcher

Every third Tuesday, Tempest Lounge Book Club (books that have been banned or challenged) Must be 21.

Swasey Book Club (George O. Swasey Library, 7001 6th Ave, Tacoma, from 2007-07-18 18:30 to 2007-07-18 20:00) — by Pat Fletcher

Join this community-oriented book group every third Wednesday, 6:30 pm. Come join the dialogue.

UFPPC Meeting (First United Methodist Church at First Congregational Church, 209 S J ST, Tacoma, from 2007-07-19 19:00 to 2007-07-19 21:00) — by Pat Fletcher

United for Peace of Pierce County meets every third and first Thursday 7 p.m. - First United Methodist Church at First Congregational Church, 209 S J ST, Tacoma

Progressive Roundtable (Commencement Bay Coffee Co, 2354 S Jefferson, Tacoma, from 2007-07-27 07:00 to 2007-07-27 08:00) — by Pat Fletcher

Every fourth Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m., Networking forum for community leaders and activists.

John Lombard, Saving Puget Sound (King's Books, 218 St. Helens Ave, Tacoma, from 2007-08-02 19:00 to 2007-08-02 21:00) — by Pat Fletcher

John Lombard will talk about his latest book Saving Puget Sound: A Conservation Strategy for the 21st Century - a vision for conservation coupled with a review of the political and legal issues necessary to achieve it.

Digging Deeper XXXIII: Have They Lost Their Minds (Mandolin Café, 3923 S 12th St, Tacoma, from 2007-07-09 19:00 to 2007-07-09 20:30) — by Pat Fletcher

UFPPC’s book discussion "Digging Deeper," facilitated by Mark Jensen, examines some books that question whether broad sectors of the public and many American leaders have lost their grip on reality.

Remembering the Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima & Nagasaki (Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action, 16159 Clear Creek Rd NW, Poulsbo, from 2007-08-04 14:00 to 2007-08-06 06:00) — by Pat Fletcher

Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action invites you to join us on Saturday, August 4 through Monday, August 6 (Hiroshima Day) as we celebrate our the 30th Anniversary and join in nonviolent direct action to close the Bangor Trident submarine base.

Peace Walk "From Hiroshima / Nagasaki to Hope" (Eugene, OR, to Poulsbo, WA, from 2007-07-15 12:00 to 2007-08-04 16:30) — by Pat Fletcher

Interfaith Peace Walk from Eugene, OR, to Bangor Naval Submarine Base

Ethnic Fest (Wright Park, 501 So. I St, Tacoma, from 2007-07-28 12:00 to 2007-07-28 19:00) — by Pat Fletcher

Enjoy performing arts, visual arts, crafts, dancing, information and foods representing cultures from around the globe.

Ethnic Fest (Wright Park, 501 So. I St, Tacoma, from 2007-07-29 12:00 to 2007-07-29 19:00) — by Pat Fletcher

Enjoy performing arts, visual arts, crafts, dancing, information and foods representing cultures from around the globe.

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The Vagina Monologues (The Pantages Theater, 901 Broadway, Tacoma, from 2008-02-09 19:30 to 2008-02-09 21:30) — by Pat Fletcher

Women volunteers from Pierce County will be presenting Eve Ensler's 'The Vagina Monologues.' ALL proceeds from this performance will be donated to direct services for victims of domestic violence in Pierce County. Tickets will go on sale 1/7/08 at The Pantages Box Office.

Powerful Voices for Peace (One Heart Café, 604 Fawcett Ave, Tacoma, from 2008-01-10 18:30 to 2008-01-10 21:00) — by Pat Fletcher

Original blues and reggae tunes by Jess Karper + Discussion with Movement Organizer David Solnit, and Chanan Suarez Diaz, Iraq Veteran, on strategies to Counter Military Recruitment, End War and Build a Better World

Not a Genuine Black Man (Theatre on the Square, Broadway between 9th & 11th Streets, Tacoma, from 2008-01-18 19:30 to 2008-01-18 22:00) — by Pat Fletcher

Brian Copeland's one-man-show tells the riveting and comic story of his youth growing up in the “number one racist community in America.”

Not a Genuine Black Man (Theatre on the Square, Broadway between 9th & 11th Streets, Tacoma, from 2008-01-19 19:30 to 2008-01-19 22:00) — by Pat Fletcher

Brian Copeland's one-man-show tells the riveting and comic story of his youth growing up in the “number one racist community in America.”

Not a Genuine Black Man (Theatre on the Square, Broadway between 9th & 11th Streets, Tacoma, from 2008-01-20 15:00 to 2008-01-20 17:00) — by Pat Fletcher

Brian Copeland's one-man-show tells the riveting and comic story of his youth growing up in the “number one racist community in America.”

Martin Luther King Jr.'s Last Battle (Garfield Book Company, Corner of Garfield & Pacific Ave, from 2008-01-24 10:00 to 2008-01-24 11:00) — by Pat Fletcher

Class on Martin Luther King Jr. taught by UW Tacoma's Humanities Professor, Michael Honey.

UFPPC Meeting (First United Methodist Church at First Congregational Church, 209 S J St, Tacoma, from 2008-01-17 19:00 to 2008-01-17 21:00) — by Pat Fletcher

United for Peace of Pierce County (UFPPC) meets twice a month, on the first and third Thursdays of each month. There is frequently a movie or activity at the first meeting.

Giant Puppet Building Work Party (Vashon Island, see email, from 2008-01-19 12:00 to 2008-01-19 17:00) — by Pat Fletcher

Can you spend a few hours helping make papier-mâché, and constructing props and puppets for the Procession for the Future with the Backbone Campaign?

Giant Puppet-Building Work Party (Vashon Island, see email, from 2008-01-20 12:00 to 2008-01-20 17:00) — by Pat Fletcher

Can you spend a few hours helping make papier-mâché, and constructing props and puppets for the Procession for the Future with the Backbone Campaign?

Giant Puppets at MLK March (Franklin High School, 3013 S Mt. Baker Blvd, Seattle, from 2008-01-21 00:00 to 2008-01-21 00:00) — by Pat Fletcher

Join the Backbone Campaign at Seattle's Martin Luther King, Jr., rally and march.

Share the Dream of a World Without War (Naval Base Kitsap, Bangor, from 2008-01-19 08:30 to 2008-01-19 15:00) — by Pat Fletcher

Honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., share the dream of a world without war -- resist nuclear weapons, the occupation of Iraq, and the bombing of Iran -- in Ground Zero Center's annual direct action at the Trident Submarine Base in Bangor.

Martin Luther King: 2nd Annual "Redeeming the Vision" (Urban Grace Baptist Church, 902 Market Street, Tacoma , from 2008-01-20 14:30 to 2008-01-20 16:30) — by Pat Fletcher

Keynote address by UPS Professor Dr. Dexter Gordon and music, spoken word and dance performances. This year's theatrical presentation will include the anti-war writings of Dr. King. This event is free and open to the public.

Martin Luther King, Jr., Celebration (Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall, Tacoma, from 2008-01-21 10:30 to 2008-01-21 13:00) — by Pat Fletcher

Women of the Movement - Give Them a Standing Ovation

Fellowship of Reconciliation - Immigration (Tacoma Friends Meeting House, 2508 S 39th St , Tacoma, from 2008-01-20 15:00 to 2008-01-20 18:00) — by Pat Fletcher

FOR Meeting & discussion on immigration facilitated by Colleen Waterhouse

Regional Meeting to Support GI Resistance (Contact us, from 2008-01-20 13:00 to 2008-01-20 16:00) — by Pat Fletcher

How we can support Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW) in their efforts to reach out to GIs at nearby Fort Lewis?

Focus the Nation Training & Planning (Tacoma Friends Meetinghouse, 2508 S 39th St, Tacoma, from 2008-01-21 19:00 to 2008-01-21 21:00) — by Pat Fletcher

A preliminary forum, "Engage," will feature training by Climate Solutions and a brainstorming session to prepare for the "Focus the Nation" event on January 31st.

"Dialogue on Economic Justice and the Church" (St John Baptist Church, 2001 South J St (at 20th), church parking., from 2008-02-26 12:00 to 2008-02-26 13:30) — by Pat Fletcher

Rev. James Lawson speaking on how clergy, church members, advocates for workers, and the poor can combine forces

Dialogue on Philosophy & Practice of Nonviolence (BHS Rm 106, UW-Tacoma, above UW Bookstore, S 19th & Pacific, from 2008-02-27 19:00 to 2008-02-27 21:00) — by Pat Fletcher

African-American Methodist minister James Lawson discusses how nonviolence can be used to put young people and others on a path toward life-long pursuit of justice and personal fulfillment, to end war, and create a better world.

FOR Meeting: Socialist Economy (Friends MeetingHouse/Hillside Community Church (2508 S 39th St.--behind Borders; take Fife or Pine St off S 38th), from 2008-02-17 15:00 to 2008-02-17 18:00) — by Pat Fletcher

TCC Students for a Socialist Alternative, speaking on "People Over Profits: A talk about the socialist economy and how it can benefit working people"

OUR DINNER WITH 'MY DINNER WITH ANDRÉ' (Associated Ministries, 1224 S I St, Tacoma, from 2008-03-01 18:00 to 2008-03-01 20:30) — by Pat Fletcher

Dinner and movie fundraiser for People for Peace Justice and Healing

In the Spirit: Northwest Native Arts Market and Festival (Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, from 2008-06-28 10:00 to 2008-06-29 17:00) — by Pat Fletcher

Join us for a Native American arts market, with products from a variety of artisans, and a festival that includes delicious Native American foods and live performances from Native dancers, musicians, and storytellers. In addition, festival visitors can watch demonstrations of traditional artwork from the best Northwest carvers, printmakers, weavers, and bead artisans.

Green Festival - Seattle (Washington State Convention & Trade Center, 800 Convention Pl, Seattle, from 2008-04-12 10:00 to 2008-04-12 20:00) — by Pat Fletcher

Celebrate what’s working in your community! Over 150 visionary speakers and 350 green exhibits on a great variety of topics—from sustainable food and strong local economies to green building and youth in action. Real answers to your questions plus green shopping and dining.

Green Festival - Seattle (Washington State Convention & Trade Center, 800 Convention Pl, Seattle, from 2008-04-13 11:00 to 2008-04-13 18:00) — by Pat Fletcher

Celebrate what’s working in your community! Over 150 visionary speakers and 350 green exhibits on a great variety of topics—from sustainable food and strong local economies to green building and youth in action. Real answers to your questions plus green shopping and dining.

LWV Forum: Ranked Choice Voting (University of Puget Sound Student Center - Room 101 (between 14th and 15th Sts & Alder and Lawrence Sts), Tacoma, from 2008-03-20 19:00 to 2008-03-20 20:30) — by Pat Fletcher

Presented by League of Women Voters of Tacoma-Pierce County, FairVote, Citizens for a Better Ballot, and the Social Justice Team (Tahoma Unitarian Universalist Congregation). Also learn about the National Popular Vote as well as other legislation regarding elections.

Fellowship of Reconciliation (Tacoma Friends Meeting-House/Hillside Community Church, 2508 S. 39th St., from 2008-03-16 15:00 to 2008-03-16 18:00) — by Pat Fletcher

Jennifer Newell, Western Washington FOR's representative to the national FOR program, speaking on dangers from unhealthy food additives ....

5th Anniversary Rally (W. 4th Ave, Olympia, from 2008-03-22 10:30 to 2008-03-22 12:00) — by Pat Fletcher

Mark the 5th anniversary of the U.S. war against Iraq (actually, the 17th year if you include the 1991 Gulf War and the economic sanctions, the bombing, etc., that we did between) – and mark the 4,000th U.S. military death in Iraq.

UFPPC: 'War Made Easy' How Presidents & Pundits Keep Spinning Us to Death (Washington State History Museum,1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, from 2008-03-20 19:00 to 2008-03-20 21:00) — by Pat Fletcher

A feature-length documentary film, based on the book of the same name by Norman Solomon.

5th Anniversary Peace Vigils (Various - see text, from 2008-03-19 17:00 to 2008-03-19 20:30) — by Pat Fletcher

March 19th is the 5th Anniversary of the start of the US war against Iraq. Since then almost 4,000 of our military have died along with 50,000 wounded. Add another 1,000 coalition forces lost. In addition to this the conservative estimate of loss of life for the Iraqi people is 100,000 with many reporting agencies say that it could be 500,000 along with two million refugees. In economic cost this has bled a trillion dollars from our national budget, leaving gaping holes in much needed services and programs.

All-You-Can-Eat Crab Feed Fundraiser (Seafarer's Bar and Grill, 3878 Center St, Tacoma, from 2008-03-16 17:00 to 2008-03-16 20:00) — by Pat Fletcher

America In Solidarity has donated over $10,000 in scholarships the past three years through its Ottilie Markholt Scholarship program. About a half dozen applications for this year's scholarship are coming to our office everyday (and we're still a month away from the due date). You can help fund the program by attending an All-You-Can-Eat Crab Feed.

Winter Soldier: Iraq & Afghanistan (http://warcomeshome.org, from 2008-03-14 06:00 to 2008-03-14 16:00) — by Pat Fletcher

Pacifica Radio will suspend regular programming to broadcast live the historic, 3-day, Winter Soldier gathering in Washington, DC, on air and on the web.

NatureMapping Workshop: Data Collection & Monitoring, Part 2 (Tacoma Nature Center, 1919 S. Tyler St, Tacoma, from 2008-03-15 09:00 to 2008-03-15 17:00) — by Pat Fletcher

Amateur "citizen scientists" are needed to "NatureMap" common and not so common wildlife. NatureMappers are qualified to register with the University of Washington NatureMapping program, and to report the critters they see. All it takes is the willingness to spend one Friday evening and one Saturday, learning basic scientific reporting skills!

ACLU: Death with Dignity (Tacoma Library Main Branch, Olympic Rm, 1102 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, from 2008-04-02 19:00 to 2008-04-02 20:30) — by Pat Fletcher

ACLU Meeting & Program: Aimee Welch, an active community volunteer & worker in health and human services for the past 12 years, will talk about YES on I-1000, the Death with Dignity Initiative, sponsored by former Gov. Booth Gardner. There will be a Q&A session after the talk. The general public is welcome.

ACLU: Citizen [police] Review Panel (Tacoma Library Main Branch, Olympic Rm, 1102 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, from 2008-05-07 19:00 to 2008-05-07 20:30) — by Pat Fletcher

ACLU Meeting and Program: A member of the Citizen Review Panel will present the panel's accomplishments over the past year. Discussion afterwards.

KUOW in Tacoma (University Book Store, 1754 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, from 2008-05-01 09:00 to 2008-05-01 11:00) — by