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Submitted by shoshi on Fri, 11/03/2006 - 11:18pm.
FIRST ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE SALE!!!!! Benefitting the Piercy-Campbell Foundation December 2nd and 3rd, 2006 at the corner of Lilly Road and Mary Elder Road (Kel-Chuck Glass) from 9 am to 8 pm. This benefits a new housing program for ex offenders and addicts in recovery in Thurston County. There will be Douglas Firs at $25.00 a piece (7 foot) and Noble Firs at $50.00 a piece. (6 - 7 foot) Santa will be there with free treats for the kids!
Submitted by emmettoconnell on Fri, 11/03/2006 - 10:25pm.
This week on the Olympia City Council, they're talking about what kind of money will go into our neighborhoods, the first round of the downtown civility ordinances, budgetbudget budget, and some requests for Lakefair next year to help the city out.
» As always this is the "What's on the city council's plate this week" review. I don't cover everything, so if you want the full rundown, read the packet and agenda yourself. 1. This week the city will consider four grants to neighborhood associations. Here are the contenders: a. $800 to the South Capital Neighborhood for a "Welcome to the Neighborhood" sign. This is not an uncommon thing for NAs to do, and with an $800 match from the neighborhood, it seems like a good idea. b. $2,000 for a Time Garden in the Northeast Neighborhood ($12,000 match). c. $2,000 for the Downtown Neighborhood Association for their street fair ($2,000 match). d. $2,000 for the East Bay Drive Restoration Project ($2,000 match). 2. On the General Government Committee (Wednesday, Nov. 8 at noon in the executive conference room) , they will consider the first series of the downtown civility ordinances. These including the Boot and Tow, the ever so popular Pedestrian Interference and Code Enforcement rules. I've attached the pdf files below for your reading enjoyment. 3. On Monday night, during the regular council meeting, the will hold a study session on budget requests for next year's operating budget. These are all pretty much in the tens of thousands of dollars and are in the general topics of health and human services. 4. Lakefair is costing the city too much, thinks the city council. So, they're asking the Fair to chip in by doing this stuff: - Olympia Police will continue to cut back on presence at the event overall, and specifically during the weekdays, so as to reduce overtime costs.
Submitted by Tahoma Activist on Fri, 11/03/2006 - 9:37pm.
Brothers and sisters,
» Oaxaca is still on fire. We need to do something to convince the Mexican government that their current repressive acts are not something we in America approve of. If enough of us sign this petition, we can maybe convince our legislators to do something to pressure the Mexican government. Right now, it's our best shot. Here's the link: http://tahomaactivist.blogspot.com/2006/11/tell-senator-cantwell-her-brothers-and.html
Submitted by Glasses on Fri, 11/03/2006 - 4:55pm.
Winters in Olympia are three things: Cold, Windy, and Wet. This combination can result in pneumonia, frostbite, and even death for those members of our community experiencing homelessness. Hypothermia can be permanently debilitating, if not fatal; every year cold weather exposure results in deaths that affect us here in Olympia. This year the shelter situation is dismal, with more and more adult men and women being turned away and forced the street to face the elements. If any OlyBloggers are willing to donate new or gently used items on this list, please contact me through OlyBlog. These items will be distributed directly to the individuals who need them most. I will be organizing specific drop-off dates as our facility is small and could easily be overwhelmed by donations if we're not ready for them. I am also willing to pick up items if dates are not convenient. Wish List (adult size only please) Jackets w/hoods Thermal Underwear Gloves Winter hats Scarves Thank you and I will post an update soon.
Submitted by Anthony on Fri, 11/03/2006 - 1:59pm.
Nov 3 2006 - 12:53pm Dec 7 2006 - 12:53pm In recognition of the photographic art that has been and continues to be created at the college, Evergreen instructors Steve Davis and Hugh Lentz have curated an exhibition of photos by former students in Gallery 4. It runs November 3 through December 7, 2006 in Gallery IV, Fourth Floor Library Building. There will be a wide range of photographic approaches for creating the exhibition including large-format to toy cameras, print film and digital and small to large scale, including some multi-piece installations An online gallery is available at http://photo.evergreen.edu for all alumni to participate.Artists include: Daniel Barron, Bert Bergen, Dennis DeHart, Kerry Loewen, Reuben Lorch-Miller, Mark Noble, Robin Paris, Molly Quan, Christopher Rauschenberg, Margaret Stratton, Thin Ice, Dan Weisser, Alice Wheeler.
Submitted by POLDF on Fri, 11/03/2006 - 1:17pm.
Nov 6 2006 - 9:00am Nov 6 2006 - 12:14pm If you would like to come to support these 17 cases, come Monday, 11/6/06 at 9am to District Court. Wear red to show your solidarity. Otherwise, be well-behaved, quiet and civil to not complicate the cases. Directions to the court are on the website: http://www.co.thurston.wa.us/distcrt/ and the names of our protesters will be printed on the dockets for the court room number they are expected to be in. Look when you get there. Come witness the process. Some of our protesters are represented by attorneys, some are represented by Public Defenders and others are either not represented or are representing themselves. For background see articles in Works In Progress www.olywip.org
Submitted by Sarah on Fri, 11/03/2006 - 10:46am.
If you don't do ____, you have blood on your hands. Your beliefs, your actions or lack of actions mean that you have blood on your hands.
» This whole blood on your hands bit is an example of an idiom which are also often referred to as figures of speech. This particular idiom has made the rounds of OlyBlog recently and I want to address it now. Using this idiom never serves to calm down a debate or put anyone else at ease. It can be used as an attack and a way to blame another. I've never heard it used successfully to positively motivate someone to change either. At least in my experience, when I feel blamed and judged, I'm not in a great place for any type of learning and healthy growth. One of the useful keys of conflict resolution is to use "I messages": When making “I” statements it’s important to avoid put-downs, guilt-trips, sarcasm, or negative body language. We need to come from a place inside that’s non-combative and willing to compromise. A key credo in conflict resolution is, “It’s us against the problem, not us against each other.” “I messages” enable us to convey this. When someone tells me "I feel like I have blood on my hands." (and this has happened to me), I then have something to work with, I am not being attacked. They are expressing their experience and feelings. We can talk. Accuse me of having blood on my hands and we go nowhere really fast. Tell me I have blood on my hands and I want you to back away pronto, get out of my face.
Submitted by enpen on Fri, 11/03/2006 - 9:11am.
I know that England is often pointed toward as an example of a culturally advanced society that places severe restrictions on guns. I don't know, however, that we should be looking at their restrictive behaviors with anything other than skeptical eyes.
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Submitted by Sarah on Fri, 11/03/2006 - 9:11am.
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Submitted by Rick on Fri, 11/03/2006 - 8:47am.
As I've mentioned before, electoral-vote.com is THE PLACE to get a sense of what to expect nationally come election night. It doesn't look too pretty for the Republicans at this point: +38 Democratic seats in the House, and +6 in the Senate. And, because polls are not taken in many districts considered "safe," it could be even worse for the Republicans and they have no idea. It looks like it's going to be a "Throw the bums out!" kind of election this year. |
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