In 2002 SESAME, Students Educating Students About the Middle East, was created by students returning from Palestine after volunteering with the International Solidarity Movement (ISM) and in response the looming threat of war on Iraq. Rachel Corrie's death and the beginning of the occupation of Iraq occurred within days of each other. Since then SESAME has expanded to include solidarity, advocacy, education and action on issues surrounding racism, human rights and foreign policy.
Films about the Middle East, surrounding regions and the diaspora with guest speakers - film makers, veterans, political prisoners and artists.
Topics include War and Resistance, Racial Profiling, Solidarity, Art, Refugees, and Identity.
The City of Olympia Waste ReSources program is taking reservations for free 2 hour neighborhood wood chipping events. Times are available on Saturdays Feb 9 - May 24.
Turn woody debris into valuable chips for landscaping, mulching, and composting. The City will arrange for a chipper and a two-person crew to come to your neighborhood for two hours of free wood chipping. The resultant chips are left on site for residents to use. Chipping events are scheduled for groups of four or more households that are on City of Olympia garbage service.
(info via Sitting Duck and City of Olympia web site)
Saturday (February 9) from 10:00 to 4:00 and Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00.
From email (mostly):
If you are a member of the Friends there is a friends members presale from 8:00 to 10:00. This is a great booksale - paperbacks are .50 cents and all of the other books are $1.00, except for some special books which are specially priced. On Sunday only it's $3.00 for an entire bag of books. The bags are provided by the Friends.
If you're interested in participating in the State Presidential Nominating System, and you support one of the Democratic Candidates, you can find the information that you need at the Washington State Democrats Caucus Information Center.
Washington State's Democratic Presidential Caucuses will be held on Saturday, February 9th, 2008 beginning at 1:00 pm.
Beginning Hand Drumming and Percussion Made Fun and Easy. If you have ever had the desire to experience hand drumming and percussion then this series of upcoming classes is for you.
Fun, Easy and Relaxing.
When 3 pm Saturday February 9th, 16th and 23rd
Where Yenney’s West Side Store 1404 Harrison Ave Olympia
Cost all 3 Saturday classes for only $35
To serve you better class size is limited so act now to reserve your place.
In this introductory course we will cover...
Drumming Etiquette
Handing Techniques
Drum Sounds
Experiential Percussion
Listening Skills
Simple Rhythmic Patterns
Breathing
Group Dynamics
Volume
Tempo
Polyrhythm
Timbre
Pitch
Drum Tuning
Instructor Michael Clark
Michael has been teaching hand drumming for groups and individuals since 1996. He has just returned from a 3 year tour in England where he shared his unique, entertaining, fun and educational teaching style with literally thousands of beginning drummers from all walks of life.
We guarantee a fun learning experience. Classes will be limited in size to provide you with the individual attention you deserve so call or email now to reserve your place. Mobile 208 660 7197 Email Class@DrumaticInnovation.com
Percussion instruments will be provided or bring your own. Want to get involved but don't have a drum?
Not a problem! We can provide you with a authentic African Djembe.
Questions or Comments? Contact us at Michael@DrumaticInnovation.com or Mobile 208 660 7197 or Visit our Website www.DrumaticInnovation.com and go to Drum Classes page.
There will be a vegan potluck at Sunny Tree FoodMart on Saturday, Feb. 9 starting at 3pm.
Sunny Tree Restaurant is temporarily closed until February 13, hope to see you second saturday next month!
Sunny Tree Vegetarian FoodMart
131 Decatur St. NW, Oly
(360) 943-9633
(360) 943-9727 Map to Sunny Tree
What is a vegan? (from the American Vegan Society)
VEGANS (pronounced VEE-guns) Live on products of the plant kingdom. Veganism is compassion in action. It is a philosophy, diet, and lifestyle.
Vegans exclude flesh, fish, fowl, dairy products (animal milk, butter, cheese, yogurt, etc.), eggs, honey, animal gelatin, and all other foods of animal origin.
"It is the position of the American Dietetic Association and Dietitians of Canada that appropriately planned vegetarian diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate and provide health benefits in the prevention and treatment of certain diseases." ADA Position Paper on Vegetarian (including Vegan)Diets
"Livestock are one of the most significant contributors to today's most serious environmental problems," senior UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) official Henning Steinfeld said. "Urgent action is required to remedy the situation." Livestock's Long Shadow
Join us for a big, fun drawing party. Whether you're a novice cartoonist or a pro, we'll make room for you. This month, we'll be making "Sick and Wrong" Valentines. Don't know what that is? You'll just have to find out. Bring pens, construction paper, glitter and whatever else you need to make comics and valentines.
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