The Ordinance makes it a misdemeanor to sit down, to lie down, or to panhandle "aggressively". The maximum sentence is 90 DAYS IN JAIL AND A FINE OF $1000. We will be picketing on 3 days from 12-1:30 and 4:30-6:00. JOIN US!

New Year's Eve==
Fund raiser for the Eagles Building:\
4th Ave. and Plum St.
Downtown Olympia.
Dance class at 7:00 p.m.,
lite buffet at 7:30 p.m.
Live music at 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
The band is " 7 on 7", swing, jump, R&B, and more.
Dance your socks off, with host and Christine Corey.
No Smoking.
===Fundraiser to pay taxes on this 4 story building.
Please help us continue our liberal, progressive
activities at this downtown location.
Please help us with the taxes.

A monthly conversation concerning the choices we make daily which affect the quality of life we experience in our community. PEACE TALKS are held on the 2nd Monday of the month (Sept. thru April) at Traditions Fair Trade & Cafe', 7 - 8:30pm.
The topic for January 8th is 'COMMUNITY SAFETY' - POLICE vs. PEACE KEEPERS. Join Glen Anderson of F.O.R. & Lt. Jim Pryde from the O.P.D., and your community neighbors as we explore this issue.

The Dispute Resolution Center of Thurston County is offering our popular
40-HOUR BASIC MEDIATION TRAINING
Jan 22nd – 26th, 2007, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily
This fun, experiential and highly interactive training brings together diverse members of our community and is designed to acquaint participants with the philosophy, process model and specific skills needed to serve in the role of the neutral mediator. The concepts and skills taught in this training are highly transferable and are foundational to improving communication and conflict resolution skills both in our personal relationships and within our respective communities. Approved for CLE Credit through Washington State Bar Association
(37.5 total credits, 2 ethics credits)Washington State Clock Hour Offering for Educators (40 clock hours)
Cost: $525.00. Call 360-956-1155 or visit www.mediatethurston.org for more information or to register.

Join fellow progressives to celebrate the beginning of the end of the reign of terror of W., Cheney, Rumsfeld, Hastert, Frist, Pombo and the rest of that morally bankrupt crowd. Help celebrate the huge VICTORIES with the passage of I-937 and DEFEAT of the greed initiatives I-933 and I-920.
This is an informal get-together where people meet with like-minded folks and have a beer or glass of wine while getting acquainted--no program, no speeches.
WHEN Tuesday, Nov. 21, 5:30-7:00 WHERE: Fishbowl Brew Pub (upstairs) Sponsored by TC Pro-Net for all of us! LET'S CELEBRATE!

The Dispute Resolution Center of Thurston County offers our popular 40 hour Basic Mediation Training quarterly. This experiential and highly intereactive training brings together diverse members of our community and is designed to acquaint participants with the philosophy, process model and skills needed to serve in the role of the neutral mediator. The concepts and skills taught in this training are also highly transferable to all other aspects of life and are foundational to improving communication and conflict resolution skills in our community. $525. Some scholarships and discounts available. Call Marijke at 956-1155 to register or visit our website at www.mediatethurston.org. Preregistration is required.

Nearly all of us are triggered by something, and when we are, we can easily revert to thinking and acting in ways that we later regret. In this workshop Suska Davis, Ph.D., engages you in a close look at the phenomenon of anger and other emotional triggers. By utilizing the principles and methods of NVC participants explore and practice how to respond consciously and constructively when either they feel angry or triggered in some way or the person they are interacting with appears to be so. The more quickly we can connect with the need underlying those feelings, the quicker they can be transformed into something that connects us with the other person and creates an opportunity for that need to be fulfilled. Suska also takes a look at in-the-moment strategies for tense situations when we or others feel triggered.

An interactive seminar with stimulating presentations from leading-edge professionals, discussion, some experiential explorations, and more...Everyone welcome!

The four main presenters are:

Dr. Leticia Nieto, PsyD: "Descent to the Light: Movement and Enactment Explorations" Consultant, trainer, and Core faculty in the Masters Counseling Psychology program at St. Martin’s University, Dr. Nieto brings her highly respected, original, dynamic, and interactive approach to expressive arts therapy to throw new light on depression.

Rev. Canon David C. James, PhD: "A Christian Perspective on Depression" Rector, St. John’s Episcopal Church, Olympia. Ordained in 1987. Formerly Professor of Psychology and Spirituality at Trinity College. He has authored two books: What are They Saving about Masculine Spirituality and Sacred Vision: A Man’s Legacy.

Equinox A Go-Go: Saturday at 8:00 p.m.==
The Blackberry Bushes Band is playing,
in High Gear. Get ready to Dance!
Fundraiser for the Eagles Building.
We need money to keep our building whole,
especially the roof! We need help with our
Progressive Olympia Agenda for the entire
community, at the Eagles Building.
Please attend, Entrance fee is only $6.00.

Movie: "The Making of Mahatma":
The history of Gandhi, and his work
for Peace.