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PubliCalendar: Lady Bikers, Greenhouse Gas Fixes, and Free Seattle Symphony Concerts

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:11:00 -0800

Today’s picks for civic nerds.

For Thursday:

Women on Wheels

Ladies (and gents, too) come and celebrate your Seattle cycling presence. Ride your bikes and load up on the goodies—complimentary wine, beer and food await, along with clothing and accessory discounts. Make sure to RSVP.

Women on Wheels, Thu Feb 28, 6:30–9:30, Gregg's Greenlake Cycles, 7007 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle, free.

For Wednesday:

Biocarbon Solutions

Human-generated greenhouse-gas emissions got you down? No need to fear, director of WSU's Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources, along with UW professor Nancy Rottle, come to the rescue by sharing how the use of biocarbon (biological carbon storage) reduces climate disruption caused by us humans and our SUVs.

Sustainable Path: Enlisting Nature to Stem Climate Change, Wed Feb 27, 5:30–8:30pm, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave, $5–$15.

And for Today:

Seattle Symphony Goes Back to School

This isn't your average high school band concert. As part of the Seattle Symphony's commitment to dole out free concerts in West Seattle to experience the impact of live music, Chief Sealth High School will host the symphony.

Seattle Symphony Free Concert, Tue Feb 26, 7:30–9:30, 2600 Southwest Thistle St, Seattle, free.

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PubliCalendar: Tribal Poverty, Transit Trivia, and a Seed Exchange

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:47:00 -0800

Today’s picks for civic nerds.

Photo via the Duwamish Tribe

For Sunday:

Real Change for Local Tribes

The Mahogany Project and Real Change present their sixth annual Urban Poverty Forum. This year, lawyer and Native American advocate Chris Stearns will speak, as will Cecile Hansen, chair of the Duwamish tribe.

2013 Urban Poverty Forum: Pacific Northwestern Tribal Poverty, Sun Feb 24, 1–2:30pm, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave, $5.

For ideas on how to celebrate the Academy Awards tonight (and simultaneously help humanity), check out Culture Fiend’s Oscar Parties with Integrity.

For Saturday:

Two Words: Madeleine Albright.

Seattle Public Library and Elliott Bay Book Company bring you the one, the only Madeleine Albright. Our favorite first female Secretary of State—and international human rights and arms control maverick—reflects on her formative years spent in Czechoslovakia during the worst of WWII.

Madeleine Albright: 'Prague Winter', Sat Feb 23, 2–3:30pm, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave, free.

Tipsy Transit Trivia

In true Seattle fashion, Seattle Trivia Crawls presents the first ever crawl facilitated by RapidRide transit. For more specific location details, make your reservation soon on their website.

Rapid Ride Trivia Crawl, Sat Feb 23, 3–6pm, meet at the Thirsty Fish, 9041 Holman Rd NW, $15 + $2.25 bus fare.

Save Your Seeds!

Transition Snoqualmie Valley, Strategies for Provident Living, and the Duvall Farmers Market present this opportunity to learn about seed saving and growing food in the most grassroots way imaginable. Bring seeds and stop by at 9:30 for a seed saving class or drop in after 11:30 for the main swap. Guest speakers include Tom Wagner of New World Seeds and Tubers and Krista Rome of Backyard Beans and Grains.

Third Annual Snoqualmie Valley Seed Exchange, Sat Feb 23, 11:30am–3:30pm, Fall City Masonic Lodge, 4304 337^th Pl SE, Fall City, free.

And for Today:

All the Senate Ladies

Discuss the victories and challenges experienced by women in public office at this year’s public symposium at the Capitol, co-sponsored by the Office of Secretary of State Kim Wyman and the Foley Institute for Public Policy and Public Service.

On the bill: Former state senate majority leader Lisa Brown and current state Rep. Maureen Walsh (R-16, Walla Walla). Appropriately enough, the event is being moderated by powerhouse AP reporter and Capitol press corps veteran Rachel La Corte.

Lunch buffet provided, or bring your own.

Women in Politics: Challenges and Successes, Fri Feb 22, 11:30am–1pm, Conference Room ABC, John A. Cherberg Building, 298 15^th Ave SW, Olympia, free.

China Goes Global

Leading China scholar and George Washington University professor David Shambaugh reads from his latest work, China Goes Global: The Partial Power. Expect to learn how China’s newfound power is being manifested in terms of global economy and diplomacy.

David Shambaugh: 'China Goes Global', Fri Feb 22, 4:30pm, Walker-Ames Room, Kane Hall, University of Washington, 1410 NE Campus Pkwy, free.

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PubliCalendar: Higher Education, China, and Madeleine Freaking Albright

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 11:29:00 -0800

Today’s picks for civic nerds.

Embrace your inner Leslie Knope and get giddy for this visit by a hero of the female political sphere.

For Saturday:

Two Words: Madeleine Albright.

Madeleine Albright: 'Prague Winter', Sat Feb 23, 2–3:30pm, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave, free.

Tipsy Transit Trivia

In true Seattle fashion, Seattle Trivia Crawls presents the first ever crawl facilitated by RapidRide transit. For more specific location details, make your reservation soon on their website.

Rapid Ride Trivia Crawl, Sat Feb 23, 3–6pm, meet at the Thirsty Fish, 9041 Holman Rd NW, $15 + $2.25 bus fare.

Save Your Seeds!

Third Annual Snoqualmie Valley Seed Exchange, Sat Feb 23, 11:30am–3:30pm, Fall City Masonic Lodge, 4304 337^th Pl SE, Fall City, free.

For Friday:

All the Senate Ladies

Lunch buffet provided, or bring your own.

Women in Politics: Challenges and Successes, Fri Feb 22, 11:30am–1pm, Conference Room ABC, John A. Cherberg Building, 298 15^th Ave SW, Olympia, free.

China Goes Global

David Shambaugh: 'China Goes Global', Fri Feb 22, 4:30pm, Walker-Ames Room, Kane Hall, University of Washington, 1410 NE Campus Pkwy, free.

And for Today:

Extreme Lot Makeover

A long awaited makeover of the police parking lot at 12^th and Pine will combine low-income housing, theater spaces, nonprofit offices, and local retail in one building. Stop by the groundbreaking ceremony to usher in the transformation alongside Mayor McGinn and Nick Licata. Pizza and live music provided.

Groundbreaking at 12th Avenue Arts, Thu Feb 21, 12:30pm, 1620 12^th Ave, free.

The College Kids Aren’t Alright

Recently named by President Obama to the National Council on the Humanities, esteemed Duke professor Cathy Davidson speaks about the necessity of a major shift in our country’s higher education system to suit the learning needs of the college student in our multidisciplinary, global, and technology-driven world.

Now You See It: Why the Future of Higher Education Demands a Paradigm Shift, Thu Feb 21, 7pm, Kane Hall Room 210, University of Washington, 1410 NE Campus Pkwy, free.

Dig it!

WSDOT cultural resources specialist Kevin Bartoy and UW anthropology professor and associate Burke Museum director Peter Lape will discuss the role of archeologists during the replacement of the Alaskan Way Viaduct. Expect to see some neat artifacts and learn about the role they played in the region's history.

History Cafe: Archaeology and Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Program, Thu Feb 21, 7pm, Compass Cafe, MOHAI, 860 Terry Ave N, free.

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PubliCalendar: Pedagogic Powwow and the Groundbreaking for 12th Ave Arts

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:51:00 -0800

It's a modern fairy tale: Homely police parking lot transforms into a benevolent building of goodwill and stage lights. Photo via 12th Avenue Arts' Facebook page.

Today’s picks for civic nerds.

For Friday:

All the Senate Ladies

Lunch buffet provided, or bring your own.

Women in Politics: Challenges and Successes, Fri Feb 22, 11:30am–1pm, Conference Room ABC, John A. Cherberg Building, 298 15^th Ave SW, Olympia, free.

China Goes Global

Leading China scholar and George Washington University professor David Shambaugh reads from his latest work, China Goes Global: The Partial Power. Expect to learn how China’s newfound power is manifesting in terms of global economy and diplomacy.

David Shambaugh: 'China Goes Global', Fri Feb 22, 4:30pm, Walker-Ames Room, Kane Hall, University of Washington, 1410 NE Campus Pkwy, free.

For Thursday:

Extreme Lot Makeover

Groundbreaking at 12th Avenue Arts, Thu Feb 21, 12:30pm, 1620 12^th Ave, free.

The Future of Higher Ed

Recently named by President Obama to the National Council on the Humanities, Duke University professor Cathy Davidson will talk about the need for a major shift in our country’s higher education system to suit the learning needs of college kids in an increasingly multidisciplinary, global, and technology-driven world.

Now You See It: Why the Future of Higher Education Demands a Paradigm Shift, Thu Feb 21, 7pm, Kane Hall Room 210, University of Washington, 1410 NE Campus Pkwy, free.

Dig It!

History Cafe: Archaeology and Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Program, Thu Feb 21, 7pm, Compass Cafe, MOHAI, 860 Terry Ave N, free.

And for Today:

Pedagogic Powwow

Washington’s newest education agency, the Student Achievement Council, is creating an extensive 10-year plan for our state’s education system and wants your input. Stop by for this special public forum hosted by the nine-member council.

Washington Student Achievement Council Public Forum, Wed Feb 20, 5–6:30pm, Broadway Performance Hall, Seattle Central Community College, 1625 Broadway, free.

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PubliCalendar: Students First and Rhymes vs. War Crimes

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:56:00 -0800

Today’s picks for civic nerds.

Image via Capitol Hill Housing.

For Thursday:

Extreme Lot Makeover

Groundbreaking at 12th Avenue Arts, Thu Feb 21, 12:30pm, 1620 12^th Ave, free.

The Future of Higher Ed

Now You See It: Why the Future of Higher Education Demands a Paradigm Shift, Thu Feb 21, 7pm, Kane Hall Room 210, University of Washington, 1410 NE Campus Pkwy, free.

Dig It!

History Cafe: Archaeology and Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Program, Thu Feb 21, 7pm, Compass Cafe, MOHAI, 860 Terry Ave N, free.

For Wednesday:

Pedagogic Powwow

Washington’s lead education agency, the Student Achievement Council, is creating an extensive 10-year plan for our state’s education system and wants your input. Stop by for this special public forum hosted by the nine-member council.

Washington Student Achievement Council Public Forum, Wed Feb 20, 5–6:30pm, Broadway Performance Hall, Seattle Central Community College, 1625 Broadway, free.

And for Today:

Students First

National education reform activist Michelle Rhee—author of Radical: Fighting to Put Students First—discusses her plan for improving the American school system by ensuring that students (not adults) are legislators’ top priority.

Not a Rhee fan? Join local educators and parents to protest Rhee's appearance outside Town Hall at 6:00.

A Conversation with Michelle Rhee, Tue Feb 19, 7–8:30pm, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave, free. Protest Michelle Rhee, Tues Feb 19, 6pm, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave, free.

Poet for Peace

Michael Mabwe, director of Zimbabwe Poets for Human Rights, performs his empowering slam poetry on everything from corruption and nepotism to HIV/AIDS and media freedom. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

An Evening with Zimbabwean Slam Poetry Artist Michael Mabwe, Tue Feb 19, 6:30–8:30pm, Arabica Lounge, 1550 E Olive Way, $5–$7.

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PubliCalendar: Immigration Reform and an (Urban Parking) Celebrity Sighting

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 12:25:00 -0800

Humanitarian slam poet Michael Mabwe busts some rhymes for human rights at the Arabica Lounge this Tuesday. Photo via Michael Mabwe's Facebook page

Today’s picks for civic nerds.

For Wednesday:

Pedagogic Powwow

Washington’s lead education agency, the Student Achievement Council, is creating an extensive ten-year plan for our state’s education system and wants your input. Stop by for this special public forum hosted by the nine-member council.

Washington Student Achievement Council Public Forum, Wed Feb 20, 5–6:30pm, Broadway Performance Hall, Seattle Central Community College, 1625 Broadway, free.

For Tuesday:

Students First

National education reform activist, Michelle Rhee—author of Radical: Fighting to Put Students First—discusses her plan for improving the American school system by ensuring that students (not adults) are legislators’ top priority.

A Conversation with Michelle Rhee, Tue Feb 19, 7–8:30pm, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave, free.

Urban Parking Celebrity Sighting!

Discover the hottest new trends in urban parking with keynote speaker Donald Shoup, the legendary urban planning professor at UCLA. Civic geeks will be pleased to watch Shoup use his magic—and the latest King County data—to redesign Seattle parking.

Supply and Demand: A Balanced Approach to Parking, Tue Feb 19, 11am–1pm, Meydenbauer Center, 11100 NE Sixth St, Bellevue, $40–$85.

Poet for Peace

An Evening with Zimbabwean Slam Poetry Artist, Michael Mabwe, Tue Feb 19, 6:30–8:30pm, Arabica Lounge, 1550 E Olive Way, $5–$7.

And for Today:

Immigration Nation

The King County and Washington State Labor Councils, AFL-CIO, Casa Latina, and One America come together to host this comprehensive immigration reform kickoff event of music, food, and stories from immigrant workers.

Labor's Kickoff to Comprehensive Immigration Reform, Mon Feb 18, 11:30am–1pm, Seattle Labor Temple, Hall One, 2800 First Ave, free.

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PubliCalendar: Education Confabulation and Respect for Dandelions

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:49:00 -0800

Discover the healing powers—and beauty—of one of our country's most pervasive weeds. Image via Flickr/code poet

Today’s picks for civic nerds.

For Sunday:

Hop on the Walking Train

Join Mayor Mike McGinn and anti-coal train activists from all over Puget Sound for a 30-minute rally and “walking train” march to Ray’s Boathouse in Ballard. Sunday’s event mirrors a fossil fuels protest happening the same day in Washington, D.C.

'Walking Train' Protest Against Coal, Sun Feb 17, 11:30am, north end of Golden Gardens Park, 8498 Seaview Pl, free.

How Dandy!

Spend a day in the Skagit Valley wilderness making friends with dandelions—that is, learning how the ubiquitous weeds can nourish your liver, balance out your digestive tract, tone most bodily organs, heal gout and joint edema, and even get rid of zits.

Wildcrafting Intensive: Dandelions!, Sun Feb 17, 11am–5pm, Cedar Mountain Herb School, 12756 Avon Allen Road, Burlington, $86.

For Saturday:

Talk to the Man

Democratic Congressman Adam Smith, (D-WA, 9) representing the recently redrawn district that now stretches from Tacoma to just south of Redmond, holds a community meeting to hear public concerns about the budget, immigration, education, the economy, and more.

Town Hall Meeting with Congressman Adam Smith, Sat Feb 16, 10–11:30am, NewHolly Gathering Hall, 7054 32^nd Ave S, Beacon Hill, free.

And for Today:

Ode to Glaciers

This week’s Meaningful Movies screening—Chasing Ice, in high definition—is sponsored by Wallingford Neighbors for Peace and Justice and the Sierra Club. The film documents photographer James Balog’s journey to prove the effect of climate change on Arctic glaciers through four years of time-lapse photography. A discussion moderated by Sierra Club representatives will follow.

'Chasing Ice' Screening, Fri Feb 15, 7–9:30pm, Keystone Congregational United Church of Christ, 5019 Keystone Pl N, free.

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PubliCalendar: Where the 'V' in V-Day Doesn't Mean 'Valentine's'

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 11:54:00 -0800

Today’s picks for civic nerds.

For Saturday:

Talk to the Man

Town Hall Meeting with Congressman Adam Smith, Sat Feb 16, 10–11:30am, NewHolly Gathering Hall, 7054 32^nd Ave S, Beacon Hill, free.

For Friday:

Ode to Glaciers

'Chasing Ice' Screening, Fri Feb 15, 7–9:30pm, Keystone Congregational United Church of Christ, 5019 Keystone Pl N, free.

Biking and Walking Architecture Tour of the ID's Historic Buildings

Cascade Bicycle Club hosts this leisurely, 25-mile ride across mostly flat terrain from Gas Works Park to the International District, where riders will put on their walking shoes and learn more about the area's historic, mostly early-20th century buildings, and stop for lunch.

Architecture in the International District, Fri Feb 15, 10am, Gas Works Park, free.

And for Today:

A Valentine’s Day with Legislators

The Washington chapter of the American Institute of Architects presents its annual day of elbow rubbing with legislators, architects, and engineers while discussing issues like sustainability and job creation. Carpooling available through RideshareOnline.com.

Capitol Connections 2013, Thu Feb 14, 9:30am–4pm, Heritage Room at Capitol Lake, 604 Water St SW, Olympia, free.

I am Woman

Take part in the global V-Day protest—founded in 2012 by playwright Eve Ensler—to protest violence against women and girls through performance, film clips, dancing, chocolate, and champagne. Sponsored by the Women’s Network for a Sustainable Future, Businesses Ending Slavery and Trafficking, and Bainbridge Graduate Institute.

Rise Up Seattle: Chocolate and Champagne, Thu Feb 14, 5:30–7:30pm, HUB Seattle, 220 Second Ave S, $15–35.

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PubliCalendar: Chasing Ice and Celebrating a Century of Lady Legislators

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:57:00 -0800

Today’s picks for civic nerds.

For Friday:

Ode to Glaciers

'Chasing Ice' Screening, Fri Feb 15, 7–9:30pm, Keystone Congregational United Church of Christ, 5019 Keystone Pl N, free.

For Thursday:

Valentine’s Day with Legislators

Capitol Connections 2013, Thu Feb 14, 9:30am–4pm, Heritage Room at Capitol Lake, 604 Water St SW, Olympia, free.

I am Woman

Rise Up Seattle: Chocolate and Champagne, Thu Feb 14, 5:30–7:30pm, HUB Seattle, 220 Second Ave S, $15–35.

And for Today:

Celebrate 100 Years of Women in the Legislature

Several current and former state lawmakers will hold a panel discussion to celebrate 100 years of women in the legislature, going back to Francis C. Axtell from Bellingham and Nena J. Croake from Tacoma, both elected in 1912, just two years after women got the vote in Washington state.

100 Years of Women in the Legislature, Wed Feb 13, 1–2:30pm, Cherberg Building Hearing Room 3, 304 15th Ave, Olympia, free.

Coal is for the Naughty

Environmental public news project EarthFix presents a panel to discuss the ramifications of the proposed coal train terminal north of Bellingham. Speakers include Lummi Indian Tribe representative Jeremiah Julius, train union leader Mike Elliott, and Climate Solutions spokeswoman Kiberly Larson.

Exploring the Powder River Basin Coal-Train Proposals, Wed Feb 13, 7:30–9pm, Town Hall Seattle, 1119 Eighth Ave, $5.

The “Moo”-ddle Way

Join the Bainbridge Graduate Institute for an evening with Fred Kirschenmann, the sustainable agriculture pioneer known globally for his “Agriculture of the Middle” (AOTM) proposal. Food, drink, and networking will follow, and registration is requested.

Net Impact BGI: Food and Agriculture, Wed Feb 13, 6–9pm, BGI Pioneer Square, Fourth Floor, 220 Second Ave S, free.

To Write, or Not to Write

For science types—and, presumably, scribes of any other non-fiction persuasion—the Northwest Science Writers Association hosts a night to ease your most daunting publishing fears. Environmental author and Seattle Times writer, Lynda Mapes, literary agent Anne Depue, and acquisitions editor Ranjit Arab of the University of Washington Press will all be on hand.

Insights from a Writer, and Agent, and a Publisher, Wed Feb 13, 7:15–8:15pm, University House, 4400 Stone Way N, $5.

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PubliCalendar: Transportation Advocacy Day and Trans Health Care Rights

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:15:00 -0800

We want to ride our bicycles, Olympia. Make it so! Photo via flickr/turkletom

Today’s picks for civic nerds.

For Wednesday:

Coal is for the Naughty

Exploring the Powder River Basin Coal-Train Proposals, Wed Feb 13, 7:30–9pm, Town Hall Seattle, 1119 Eighth Ave, $5.

The “Moo”-ddle Way

Net Impact BGI: Food and Agriculture, Wed Feb 13, 6–9pm, BGI Pioneer Square, Fourth Floor, 220 Second Ave S, free.

To Write, or Not to Write

Insights from a Writer, an Agent, and a Publisher, Wed Feb 13, 7:15–8:15pm, University House, 4400 Stone Way N, $5.

For Tuesday:

Bikes of Fury

Rally alongside the folks at Bicycle Alliance of Washington and their two-wheeling friends (including the transit and bike advocates at Transportation Choices Coalition, among many others) for Transportation Advocacy Day. Stop by to network with fellow bike, pedestrian, and transit advocates and to lobby state legislators for smart transportation policies in your own community.

Transportation Advocacy Day 2013, Tue Feb 12, 9–4pm, United Churches of Olympia, 110 11^th Ave SE, Olympia, free.

And for Today:

It’s Only Fair

Learn about how you can take action to encourage business owners to cover transition-related medical care for transgender people in the workplace. Featuring Sasha Buchert and Joe LeBlanc from Basic Rights Oregon’s Transgender Justice Working Group.

Advocating for Inclusive Health Care in the Workplace, Mon Feb 11, 6:30pm, Ingersoll Gender Center’s Trans Space in Gay City, 517 E Pike St, free.

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