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SEATTLE CHAPTER NEWS

OCTOBER 30, 2003
Capitol Hill Arts Center
1621 12th Ave
Seattle, WA
$12 for show and party

GabNET Seattle presents VEIL
an evening of fashion, politics, art and sister power!
in honor of Philippine Women's Day of Protest.

Program 7-9pm
After party until 2am
Bar opens at 9:30 for 2+ 1

JUNE 6, 2003
6:30 - 10:00 PM
Garfield Community Center
2323 East Cherry (23rd and Cherry)
Tickets $15 in advance or at the door.

Join us as we celebrate 10 years of achievement for the Community Coalition for Environmental Justice (CCEJ). www.ccej.org

This event will feature keynote speaker: The Honorable Representative Velma Veloria ***Soul & Funk Music Dance *** Delicious Buffet *** Silent Auction *** Prizes for Major Donors *** Photo Presentation of CCEJ's Accomplishments *** Awards Ceremony

For Tickets or to RSVP, please call CCEJ at: 206-720-0285

May 17, 2003
People, Power and Change Conference
Western Washington University
Peace Resource Center
Bellingham, WA
The goal for the conference was to combine an anti-war teach-in with other
strands of activism currently burgeoning: anti-globalization, anti-racism,
protests against the meeting of the Law Enforcement Intelligence Unit (LEIU) and to introduce people to current projects such as FACES.

APRIL 19, 2003
Community Coalition For Environmental Justice (CCEJ) Conference
Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Workshop II: Effects of Militarism
Presentation: Toxic waste at the former U.S. military bases in the Philippines

FACES Topics covered:
1. History of the bases in the Philippines (Militarism)
2. The Issue - Contamination and Health Effects
3. Personal testimonial of visit to the bases in 1999 and testimonial of fellow FACES member
4. What FACES is doing to address this issue
5. What you can do to address this issue

February 24, 2003
Monthly Ugnayan Meeting
Filipino Community Center of Seattle
Seattle, WA
Prayer vigil in commemoration of Crizel Jane Valencia and all those struggling against the effects of toxic waste, and to everyone who stands up for environmental justice around the world.

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If you would like to get involved, make a donation, or learn more about this issue, please contact us at seattle@facessolutions.net We look forward to hearing from you!

Seattle Chapter
P.O. Box 95695
Seattle, WA 98145-2695
email: seattle@facessolutions.net

   
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Updated on Tuesday, October 28, 2003