BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//The Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice - ECPv6.16.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:The Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20160313T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20161106T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20170312T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20171105T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20180311T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20181104T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Los_Angeles
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20160313T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20161106T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20170312T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20171105T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20180311T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20181104T090000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:Europe/London
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20160327T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20161030T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20170326T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20171029T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20180325T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20181028T010000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171215T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171215T200000
DTSTAMP:20171215T043344Z
CREATED:20171215T042412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171215T043344Z
UID:12400-1513359000-1513368000@rachelcorriefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Alternative Gift Fair at Flourish
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an Alternative Gift Fair at Flourish! RCF is joining forces with GRuB and several other local non-profits to promote our work in the community and the world! Purchase gifts and goods\, sign-up to volunteer\, plan your end of the year donations or alternative gifts and learn more about the good work happening locally and around the world. \nCheck out these participating non-profits!\nGRuB\n Friendly Water for the World\n Pizza Klatch\n Slow Food Greater Olympia\n South of the Sound Community Farm Land Trust
URL:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/event/alternative-gift-fair-at-flourish
LOCATION:Flourish\, 112 E 4th Avenue\, Olympia\, Washington\, 98501
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/multimedia/2017/12/Alternative-Gift-Fair.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171210T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171210T140000
DTSTAMP:20171206T220029Z
CREATED:20171031T032253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171206T220029Z
UID:12235-1512903600-1512914400@rachelcorriefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Human Rights Day Celebration and Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join RCF for our Fifth Annual Human Rights Day Celebration and Fundraiser!\nPurchase Your Tickets Now\nJoin RCF for our Fifth Annual Human Rights Day Celebration and Fundraising Brunch on Sunday\, December 10th at 11 am at the Abigail Stuart House in Downtown Olympia. \nDonate to our Giving Tree\, enjoy a traditional Middle Eastern brunch by Nineveh\, live music with Miguel and Daniel Perez-Gibson\, and indulge in a Mimosa and Bloody Mary bar! In addition to our usual celebratory offerings\, we are thrilled to have Aneelah Afzali as our guest speaker for this event. Bring a friend\, come with an open heart\, and enjoy yourselves! \nThe event runs from 11am to 2pm\, with official programming beginning at 11:30 am. \nTickets are available now via our ticketing page (Link below)\nhttps://rachelcorriefoundation.networkforgood.com/events/4351-human-rights-day-celebration \nTickets will also be available for purchase at the door:\nGeneral Admission-$40 (Purchasing ahead of time saves $5! Includes Brunch & Entertainment. No Drink Tickets)\nGeneral Admission Plus-$50 (Includes Brunch\, Entertainment\, & 2 Drink Tickets to our Mimosa & Bloody Mary Bar) \nABOUT OUR GUEST SPEAKER\nANEELAH AFZALI \n \nAneelah Afzali is the founder and Executive Director of the American Muslim Empowerment Network (AMEN)\, a new initiative of the Muslim Association of Puget Sound (MAPS).  She also serves as a Board Member of the Faith Action Network and on the Steering Committee of the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network.  Aneelah is an attorney and graduate of Harvard Law School who made partner at a law firm and led as General Counsel of a local healthcare IT company.  In addition to her legal practice\, Aneelah co-founded MELAW — the Middle Eastern Legal Association of Washington — and served as inaugural president for two years.  Four years ago\, Aneelah took a break from her legal career to pursue service and knowledge\, two things her faith emphasizes.  Since then\, she has served as a community activist\, interfaith leader\, civil rights advocate\, and seeker of knowledge.  Aneelah graduated from the University of Oregon Honors College and was named a Chayes International Service Fellow at Harvard Law School.  She enjoys traveling\, snowboarding\, and football\, and is a proud Seahawks and Ducks fan!\n \n 
URL:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/event/human-rights-day-celebration-and-fundraiser
LOCATION:Abigail Stuart House\, 1002 Washington St. SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171014T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171014T180000
DTSTAMP:20171013T221512Z
CREATED:20170824T003348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171013T221512Z
UID:11987-1507971600-1508004000@rachelcorriefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Peace Works 2017
DESCRIPTION:From Marches to Movements\nOctober 14\, 2017\nKenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts\nSouth Puget Sound Community College\nOlympia\, WA\nDownload the\n	Peace Works 2017: From Marches to Movements Program	(3316 downloads	)\n\n\nThe last year has seen an alarming rise in armed conflict\, social bigotry\, and political authoritarianism. At the same time\, unprecedented numbers of people around the globe have rallied to resist the politics of hate. Many of us have felt fear and motivation\, isolation and empowerment\, disillusion and hope. Peace Works 2017 asks how we might harness these passionate feelings into effective social movements. \nWhat tools do community groups need to better organize themselves and network with others to meet vital needs? How can individuals become engaged and empowered in the political process to affect public policy? How have successful movements and campaigns shifted public opinion and won elections? How might we reach out\, build coalitions\, and turn a passion for peace and justice into strategic victories? How can we envision and craft policies and institutions for a better world even as we fight to preserve the gains of recent decades against reactionary and regressive forces? \nSaturday\, October 14\, 2007\, the Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice will host its 11th Peace Works conference\, From Marches to Movements\, at South Puget Sound Community College in Olympia\, WA. The day will be filled with workshops\, panel discussions\, presentations\, and networking opportunities. People and organizations from Washington and beyond will come together to develop concrete strategies for justice\, peace\, and progressive social change. \nPurchase tickets here! \nPeace Works 2017 SCHEDULE \n  \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTIME\nPEACE WORKS 2017 SCHEDULE\nLOCATION\nSPEAKERS/PERFORMERS\n\n\n9:00 AM\nRegistration\nLobby\n\n\n\n\n9:30am – 11am\n\nMorning Workshops\nClassroom #\n\n\n\nStrengthening Sanctuary: Building Community in Support of Immigrant Rights\nRoom 130\nAnne Fischel\, Steffani Powell\, Alejandra Hunt\, Eder Nunez (Strengthening Sanctuary)\n\n\nNarrating the Future We Want to Create: Storytelling as Social Change\nRoom 285\nElaine Vradenburgh (Window Seat Media)\n\n\nVolunteer Recruitment & Retention: A Guide to Happy Volunteers\nRoom 286\nMiguel Pineda (SideWalk)\n\n\nWe don’t want Allies: The Meaning of Solidarity at the Intersections of Housing Status and Disability\nRoom 287\nWendy Hamlin\, Pete Brown\, John Gillis (Just Housing Olympia)\n\n\n11-11:15 AM\nBreak\n\n\n11:15-12:30 PM\nWelcome & Keynote Address\nMain Stage\nWhitney Faulkner (RCF) & Matt Remle\n\n\n12:30-1:30 PM\nLunch & Networking\nLobby\n\n\n\n\n1:30-3 PM\n\nAfternoon Workshops\nClassroom #\n\n\n\nHow to influence politics & make your government leaders represent YOU!\nRoom 130\nArsalan Bukhari\, Izdihar Bailey (CAIR-Seattle)\n\n\nLearn To Do Grassroots Fundraising and Change Your Life\nRoom 285\nCecile Surasky (Jewish Voice for Peace)\n\n\nDigital Communities\, Art & Activism\nRoom 286\nNatasha Marin (Reparations project)\n\n\nDisruption and Inscription: The Complementary Tension between Social Movements and Social Movement Organizations\nRoom 287\nShon Meckfessel (Author & Professor)\n\n\n3-3:15 PM\nBreak\n\n\n3:15-4:30 PM\nPanel (w/ Keynote speaker)\nMain Stage\nMatt Remle\, Cecilie Surasky\, Shon Meckfessel w/ David Hyde Moderating\n\n\n4:30-5:00 PM\nClosing: Takeaways\nMain Stage\nDavid Hyde\n\n\n5:00-6:00 PM\nClosing Reception & Networking (Live Music)\nLobby\nMiguel & Daniel Perez-Gibson (guitar)\n\n\n\n\nPurchase tickets here! \n  \nThank you to our Co-Sponsors! \nHarbingers of Justice \nRebuilding Alliance \nCindy and Craig Corrie \nPartners in Peace \nWorks in Progress \nFriends of RCF \nAmericans Committed to Justice and Truth \nJewish Voice for Peace – Tacoma \nCenter for Community Based Learning and Action (CCBLA) \nCommittee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador (CISPES) \nOlympia Fellowship of Reconciliation  \nOlympia Movement for Justice and Peace \nMaxine Fookson and Ned Rosch \nOrganizations interested in other co-sponsorship levels please go to our designated Cosponsor Page. Any co-sponsorship will include full admission to the conference\, lunch\, table for org. materials\, and advertisement in program. For more information about co-sponsorship please contact jessica@rachelcorriefoundation.org.
URL:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/event/peace-works-2017
LOCATION:Kenneth J. Minnaert Center Main Stage\, 2011 Mottman Rd SW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98512
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/multimedia/2017/08/Peace-Works-Logo-NFG.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171006T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171006T213000
DTSTAMP:20170901T232925Z
CREATED:20170901T214934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170901T232925Z
UID:12104-1507312800-1507325400@rachelcorriefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Trump and the Prospects for Peace - What is Next for Palestine/Israel? (Lafayette\, CA)
DESCRIPTION:Presentation by the son of an Israeli General who believes that\, for the good of everyone\, the separation should end and be replaced by a secular democracy where Israelis and Palestinian live as equals in their shared homeland. \n6 to 7 pm reception\, refreshments provided\n7 to 9 pm presentation and Q & A\n9 pm book signing\, mingling \nThe indecisiveness and ignorance of the Trump administration and the bluntness of the Netanyahu government have changed the discussion on Palestine/Israel. No more Two State Solution\, but rather a Single state between the River Jordan and the Mediterranean Sea. The question now is this: Will it be a democracy with equal rights or an Apartheid State? \nMiko Peled is an Israeli born writer an activist. Born to a prominent Zionist family which includes a grandfather who was a signor of the Israeli declaration of independence and a father who was a general in the Israeli army. After a 30-year-career in teaching martial arts in California\, Miko found himself confronted with the Israeli Palestinian issue in all of its horror: His 13-year-old niece was killed by Palestinians in a suicide attack in Jerusalem. This brought about a major shift that Miko describes in his 2012 memoir\, “The Generals Son\, Journey of an Israeli in Palestine.” Having sold his martial arts business Miko has gone on the road and is currently a sought out International speaker\, writer\, and activist working to promote justice and equality in Palestine. \nCost: $10 in advance\, $15 at the door.\nStudents free. Payment Instructions: Make checks payable to MDPJC (Mt. Diablo Peace and Justice Center) \nPayment Instructions: Make checks payable to MDPJC (Mt. Diablo Peace and Justice Center)
URL:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/event/trump-and-the-prospects-for-peace-what-is-next-for-palestineisrael-lafayette-ca
LOCATION:Our Saviors Lutheran Church\, 1035 Carol Lane\, Lafayette\, California\, 94549
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/multimedia/2017/09/Miko-Peled-2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171008
DTSTAMP:20170920T003904Z
CREATED:20170629T003514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170920T003904Z
UID:11571-1507248000-1507420799@rachelcorriefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Olympia Arts Walk - Fall
DESCRIPTION:Olympia Arts Walk\nFriday\, October 6th (5-10pm) and Saturday\, October 7th (noon-5pm)\nLocation: Corner of State Avenue NE and Capitol Way N.\nWe’re excited to be showcasing the work of Dusty Knobel for this year’s Fall Arts Walk! Dusty worked on the engraving of the Rachel Corrie Memorial at The Evergreen State College with artist Ross Matteson. We’re excited to have an interactive art project for folks who want to make art at Arts Walk! Stay tuned for more information. \nDusty Knobel: Since 1975\, discerning designers\, homeowners\, and fellow artists have turned to Knobel Woodworks for custom furniture\, cabinets and millwork not available anywhere else. Dusty has trained with internationally known makers like John Makepeace\, Allen Peters\, and James Krenov. Several national publications have featured his work including Fine Wood Working magazine and the Taunton Press Design Book Series\, and he has shown pieces in Seattle at the Gallery of Fine Working and at the Washington State Museum. \nCheck out more of his work at his website.
URL:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/event/olympia-arts-walk-fall
LOCATION:Olympia-Rafah Solidarity Mural\, State Ave NE & Capitol Way N\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/multimedia/2017/06/vanity.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171005T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171005T213000
DTSTAMP:20170901T233024Z
CREATED:20170901T214313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170901T233024Z
UID:12092-1507226400-1507239000@rachelcorriefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Going Against the Current Journey of an Israeli in Palestine (Petaluma\, CA)
DESCRIPTION:6 to 7 pm potluck dinner\n7 to 9 pm presentation and Q & A\n9 pm book signing\, mingling \nThe journey of an Israeli in Palestine is not a long one geographically\, but it is a significant one emotionally\, mentally and politically. Moving from one sphere to the other is difficult\, it can be frightening and one finds himself in unchartered territory. This is true of the return journey as well\, yet it is crucial to undertake this journey if one seeks to find common ground and peaceful co-existence. \nMiko Peled is an Israeli-born writer and activist. Born to a prominent Zionist family which includes a grandfather who was a signer of the Israeli declaration of independence and a father who was a general in the Israeli army. After a 30-year career in teaching martial arts in California\, Miko found himself confronted with the Israeli Palestinian issue in all of its horror: His 13-year-old niece was killed by Palestinians in a suicide attack in Jerusalem. This brought about a major shift that Miko describes in his 2012 memoir\, “The General’s Son\, Journey of an Israeli in Palestine.” Currently\, Miko is a full-time writer and activist working to promote justice and equality in Palestine. \nEvent Cost: $20 payable to IONS and a dish to share if you can join our potluck from 6 to 7 pm.
URL:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/event/going-against-the-current-journey-of-an-israeli-in-palestine-petaluma-ca
LOCATION:EarthRise Transformative Learning Center at Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS)\, 101 San Antonio Road\, Petaluma\, California\, 94952
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/multimedia/2017/09/Miko-Peled-2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170929T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170929T180000
DTSTAMP:20170901T233729Z
CREATED:20170901T233729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170901T233729Z
UID:12114-1506708000-1506708000@rachelcorriefoundation.org
SUMMARY:IMEU Benefit Dinner Honoring Michael Bennett
DESCRIPTION:Let’s come together to celebrate our achievements\, honor our supporters\, and rededicate ourselves to the critical work of shifting public opinion and growing support for Palestinian rights! Now in our second decade\, IMEU (Institute for Middle East Understanding) is as committed as ever to engaging the mainstream media to ensure that Palestinian voices and perspectives are heard. And we are thrilled to honor Seattle Seahawk Michael Bennett who courageously declined a propaganda tour meant to stifle such voices. It’s going to be an amazing evening and we can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/event/imeu-benefit-dinner-honoring-michael-bennett
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/multimedia/2017/09/862d0b7c-1d27-469b-9b6c-57803fcfdfa1.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170926T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170926T203000
DTSTAMP:20170921T031058Z
CREATED:20170914T030746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170921T031058Z
UID:12143-1506450600-1506457800@rachelcorriefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Gaza Committee Meeting - Seven Days from a Gaza Diary
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our fourth RCF Gaza Committee Meeting where we will be working with New Image Theater and Seattle Mideast Awareness Campaign (SeaMAC) to present the play Seven Days from a Gaza Diary. We will be meeting at the home of our Board Member\, Farihan Bushnaq for dinner and to share stories of Palestinian struggle for recognition and homeland.\nArrive 6:30 pm for Dinner. Farihan will be making Mujedara\, a delicious Middle Eastern dish of chicken\, rice\, and lentils. \nPerformance: 7:00 pm with discussion to follow \nSeven Days from a Gaza Diary  \nOn December 27\, 2008\, a 27-year-old woman\, Khulood Ghanem\, was in Gaza City when Israel launched its massive\, three-week military assault on Gaza known as Operation Cast Lead. Khulood kept a diary\, making an entry about her experience every day of the assault. The first seven days of her diary have been adapted for a reading performance. \nThis event open to the public and we ask for a suggested donation of $20 for dinner and to help support our Gaza Projects. Spaces are limited. Please RSVP to jessica@rachelcorriefoundation.org so we can provide you with the address to the event.\n\nCurrent Situation: The people of Gaza are facing one of the most difficult periods since the Israeli military siege began ten years ago. Electricity provision is at an all-time low as a result of political calculations made by Israel and supported by the Palestinian Authority. As of July\, the average Gazan’s access to daily electricity dropped from four to six to as little as two to three hours a day.De-development of the Gaza Strip is making it unlivable. For more resources about Gaza head over to our Gaza Resource Page. \nIn order to devote needed and sustained attention to the deteriorating situation in Gaza\, the Gaza Committee will support RCF’s work in Gaza as well as emerging issues in Gaza.
URL:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/event/gaza-committee-meeting-seven-days-from-a-gaza-diary
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/multimedia/2017/09/Seven-Days-photo.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170920T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170920T200000
DTSTAMP:20170905T190428Z
CREATED:20170901T212926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170905T190428Z
UID:12084-1505932200-1505937600@rachelcorriefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Olympia Poetry Network welcomes Lena Khalaf Tuffaha!
DESCRIPTION:Olympia Poetry Network presents their monthly poet and open mic!\nWednesday\, September 20\, 2017\n6:30–8pm\nTraditions Fair Trade Café\n5th Ave & Water Street\, downtown Olympia\nLena Khalaf Tuffaha is an American writer of Palestinian\, Syrian\, and Jordanian heritage. She holds a BA in Comparative Literature from the University of Washington\, and an MFA from Pacific Lutheran University. Her first book of poems\, Water & Salt\, was published by Red Hen Press. She is the winner of the 2016 Two Sylvias Prize for her chapbook Arab in Newsland. She writes poetry\, essays and literary translations\, and her poems have been translated into Arabic\, Greek\, Hebrew\, Italian\, Norwegian\, and Spanish. She has been published in International and American journals\, including Kenyon Review Online\, diode\, Al-Ahram Weekly\, Barrow Street\, Hermeneutic Chaos\, Black Warrior Review\, Alaska Quarterly Review\, Massachusetts Review\, and Winter Tangerine. Her poems have been nominated for the Pushcart Prize and Best of the Net\, and anthologized in books including Letters to Palestine\, and the forthcoming Halal If You Hear Me and Bettering American Poetry\, Vol.2. Lena is a Hedgebrook alum and a proud member of RAWI (Radius of Arab American Writers). \nIn Case of Emergency\nThis is how you open the box\nwhen I am no longer here.\nOne of these might be the combination:\n1975\nThe year you were born\n1967\nThe year we lost the rest of our country\n1936\nThe year your grandmother swallowed her gold coins\nto hide them from the soldiers\nThis is how you keep yourself\nsafe\, keep parts\nof yourself in different boxes\nTrust no one\nwith everything\n1949\nThe year my father died\n1977\nThe year the checkpoint taught you\nthe difference between your name and your passport\n1999\nThe year the last of our olives were uprooted\nand the wall obscured Jerusalem\nThis is how you know it will end:\nAt night the windows of the city become mirrors\,\na key recalls the shape of its doorway\,\nthe stones of this earth nestle in young hands.
URL:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/event/poet-and-open-mic-with-lena-khalaf-tuffaha
LOCATION:Traditions Cafe\, 300 5th Ave. SW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/multimedia/2017/09/lena-2014.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170919T210000
DTSTAMP:20170905T204905Z
CREATED:20170905T193847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170905T204905Z
UID:12121-1505847600-1505854800@rachelcorriefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Executive Director Meet and Greet
DESCRIPTION:Please join RCF at Traditions Café for a delightful evening welcoming Whitney Faulkner\, our new Executive Director. We welcome you to enjoy light refreshments and the opportunity to chat with Whitney\, the Corries\, and the rest of RCF staff and board members.\nAbout Whitney\nWhitney Faulkner is the first Executive Director at the Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice (RCF). She is a lifelong Northwest resident and started volunteering with the Rachel Corrie Foundation in 2005. \nWhitney was raised in Wenatchee\, Washington. She moved to Olympia in 2004 to attend The Evergreen State College and in 2008 graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree with emphasis in Middle Eastern Studies and Political Economics. \nFrom 2007 to 2011\, Whitney worked in Aleppo\, Syria\, and traveled extensively throughout the Middle East and North Africa. She has volunteered internationally in the Democratic Republic of the Congo\, and locally at the Family Support Center\, SafePlace\, and the Crisis Clinic of Thurston and Mason Counties. Prior to coming to the Rachel Corrie Foundation\, Whitney served as the Training Coordinator for The Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys – Support Enforcement Project (WAPA-SEP). \nWhitney enjoys the company of friends and family and recharges her batteries by running\, hiking\, and camping her way around the great Pacific Northwest.
URL:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/event/executive-director-meet-and-greet
LOCATION:Traditions Cafe\, 300 5th Ave. SW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/multimedia/2017/09/7D26575A-0397-4B13-8DA3-CBEAB108C6D7-2-e1504633475711.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170911T190000
DTSTAMP:20170910T062840Z
CREATED:20170910T062728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170910T062840Z
UID:12133-1505156400-1505156400@rachelcorriefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Working Towards Health and Equity: Stories from Partners in Health in Sierra Leone
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear stories from the fight for better access to health care\, and a more equitable world\, from Sierra Leone\, West Africa. Mara Kardas-Nelson is the Director of Community-Based Programs at Partners in Heath (PIH) in Sierra Leone. She will speak about PIH’s work in the country\, from its initial efforts in the fight against Ebola to its current work strengthening the country’s health system. PIH’s work is rooted in social justice\, with the belief that the world’s poorest also deserve the world’s best healthcare. Mara will speak about the organization’s community-based work with Ebola survivors\, people living with HIV and TB\, and the country’s poorest and most marginalized. PIH’s project in Sierra Leone is part of the organization’s work in many different regions to support equitable health care at a time when international health care is being defunded and undermined. \n*This is not an RCF sponsored event.
URL:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/event/working-towards-health-and-equity-stories-from-partners-in-health-in-sierra-leone
LOCATION:Traditions Cafe\, 300 5th Ave. SW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170909T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170909T160000
DTSTAMP:20170824T005703Z
CREATED:20170723T202034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170824T005703Z
UID:11649-1504947600-1504972800@rachelcorriefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Vancouver Peace and Justice Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Rachel Corrie Foundation will be tabling at the annual Vancouver Peace and Justice Fair. \nThe Vancouver Peace and Justice Fair will showcase the hard work and creative spirit of individuals\, social justice groups\, peace organizations\, faith communities\, performers\, artists\, businesses\, and environmental activists who are making the world a better place. Come on down! \n\nWalk the rope Labyrinth\nGet your picture taken at the Photobooth\nFree face-painting and crafts for children of all ages!\nClark County Historical Museum: bring your peace artifact to the park to display at the “Pop Up Museum” during the day.\nMusic throughout the day\n\nFor more\, visit their website.
URL:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/event/vancouver-peace-and-justice-fair-2
LOCATION:Esther Short Park\, 8th & Columbia\, Vancouver\, WA\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/multimedia/2017/07/vancouverpeaceandjustice.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170805T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170805T120000
DTSTAMP:20170725T013645Z
CREATED:20170724T182640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170725T013645Z
UID:11627-1501927200-1501934400@rachelcorriefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Crisis in Gaza - RCF Gaza Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Rachel Corrie Foundation for the RCF GAZA COMMITTEE MEETING. We will be meeting at the Olympia Center (Room 101) on Saturday\, August 5th @ 10 am. We will provide a continental breakfast and (hopefully) a Skype call with our partners in Gaza! We hope to connect with Kareem Nasrallah and Ms. Ayyash from the Women’s Program Center Rafah to talk about the current situation and RCF projects that they’ve facilitated.\nCurrent Situation: The people of Gaza are facing one of the most difficult periods since the Israeli military siege began ten years ago. Electricity provision is at an all time low as a result of political calculations made by Israel and supported by the Palestinian Authority. As of July\, the average Gazan’s access to daily electricity dropped from four to six\, to as little as two to three hours a day.De-development of the Gaza Strip is making it unlivable. For more resources about Gaza head over to our Gaza Resource Page. \nIn order to devote needed and sustained attention to the deteriorating situation in Gaza\, the Gaza Committee will support RCF’s work in Gaza as well as emerging issues in Gaza. \nIn the event that we are unable to have a Skype call\, we will brainstorm strategies for a follow-up call and continue discussing how we as a community can support our friends in Gaza. \nThis event is free and open to the public. If you are planning to join us for breakfast we ask that you make a small donation that will go towards our Gaza Projects. Please RSVP to jessica@rachelcorriefoundation.org so we know how much food to provide.\n#EndtheSiege #GazaUnlocked
URL:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/event/keep-gaza-alive-community-meeting
LOCATION:The Olympia Center\, 222 Columbia St NW\, Olympia\, WA\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170718T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170718T210000
DTSTAMP:20170718T011057Z
CREATED:20170718T011057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170718T011057Z
UID:11622-1500404400-1500411600@rachelcorriefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Beautiful Resistance: Inspiring Hope in Children in Times of Despair
DESCRIPTION:Beautiful Resistance: Inspiring Hope in Children in Times of Despair \nA fundraiser for Al Rowwad Cultural & Arts Center \nAida Refugee Camp\, Bethlehem \n  \n*  WATCH short films made by Palestinians \n* SKYPE with Abed Abusrour\, founder of Al Rowwad \n*  DONATE to the Al Rowwad Cultural & Arts Center \nGREAT NEWS! After weeks of suspense and numerous interviews\, Abed Abusrour\, a West Bank Palestinian cultural worker\, playwright and human rights activist – and founder of Al Rowwad Cultural & Arts Center\, finally got his visa to come to the US for a few weeks. Come and Support the work of Al Rowwad. \nThere is no charge for this event. If you are unable to attend but would like to donate: Donate (tax deductible) HERE! \n“In giving them [children] the opportunity to express themselves through the theater and through other arts\, they can grow up hopeful and feel they can change the world.”                                                       – Abed Abusrour \n*Watch & hear the children themselves in this lovely video: \nhttps://vimeo.com/105512661 \n  \nFACEBOOK EVENT PAGE: http://tinyurl.com/BeautifulResistance \nSponsored by the Tacoma Chapter of Jewish Voice for Peace. For more information: Tacoma@JewishVoiceforPeace.org
URL:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/event/beautiful-resistance-inspiring-hope-in-children-in-times-of-despair
LOCATION:Tacoma Urban League\, 2550 South Yakima\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98405\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170601T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170601T203000
DTSTAMP:20170523T213015Z
CREATED:20170523T212816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170523T213015Z
UID:11405-1496341800-1496349000@rachelcorriefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Hip Hop Film: Junction 48 screening in Tacoma
DESCRIPTION:The award-winning film Junction 48 will screen at the Grand Cinema in Tacoma\, in conjunction with Tony Zaragoza’s class Back in the Days: History through Hip Hop. This is one of only two showings in the PNW. Junction 48: Palestinian rapper Kareem and his singer girlfriend Manar struggle\, love and make music in their crime-ridden neighborhood and Tel Aviv’s hip-hop club scene. Screenplay by real-life rapper Tamer Nafar (who stars as Kareem) and Oren Moverman (The Messenger\, Time Out of Mind). A social drama with kick-ass music directed by Udi Aloni (Art/Violence\, Forgiveness).\n\nPurchase tickets in advance here!For updates go to the Facebook page.You can see the trailer here.
URL:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/event/hip-hop-film-junction-48-screening-in-tacoma
LOCATION:Grand Cinema\, 606 S Fawcett Ave\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/multimedia/2017/05/Junction-48-Playing-in-Tacoma.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170522T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170522T210000
DTSTAMP:20170421T210724Z
CREATED:20170421T210724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170421T210724Z
UID:11118-1495476000-1495486800@rachelcorriefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Ilan Pappé: Prospects for Peace in Israel-Palestine
DESCRIPTION:Internationally known historian and author Dr. Ilan Pappé is a native son of Israel and a former senior lecturer of history and political science at Haifa University. Since 2008 he has been on the faculty at the University of Exeter\, U.K. The author of 12 books\, Dr. Pappé is well known for his scholarship and commentary on the Middle East\, especially the history of Israel and Palestine. His most recent publication\, The Modern Middle East: A Social and Cultural History\, is a textbook on the urban\, rural\, cultural\, and gender histories that influence current political and economic developments in the region. Pappe’s meticulous research examines the socio-political outcomes of the creation and nature of the State of Israel. He traces the roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and raises compelling questions around the injustice done to the indigenous Palestinians who were forced to migrate or live as an occupied people in their own land.\n\n\n6–7 pm: Reception\n7–9 pm: Talk \n\nPresented by: Diocese of Olympia\, Episcopal Bishop’s Committee for Israel/Palestine with support from Kairos Puget Sound Coalition \nFor Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2914497 \n\nCheck out Ilan Pappé at RCF’s 10th Annual Peace Works Conference.
URL:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/event/ilan-pappe-prospects-for-peace-in-israel-palestine
LOCATION:Town Hall Seattle\, 1119 Eighth Avenue\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/multimedia/2017/04/THUMB_Pappe.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170519T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170519T193000
DTSTAMP:20170517T020507Z
CREATED:20170516T002305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170517T020507Z
UID:11343-1495216800-1495222200@rachelcorriefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Shari'ah on Trial with Dr. Eltantawi at Orca Books
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a very special presentation this Friday\, May 19th\, 6 PM at Orca Books in downtown Olympia. Evergreen’s Dr. Sarah Eltantawi will be talking about her new book Shari’ah on Trial: Northern Nigeria’s Islamic Revolution. \nWe are very excited to be co-sponsoring this event and hope all can join us. RSVP here!
URL:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/event/shariah-on-trial-with-dr-eltantawi-at-orca-books
LOCATION:Orca Books\, 509 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170518T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170518T210000
DTSTAMP:20170517T021053Z
CREATED:20170516T020321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170517T021053Z
UID:11352-1495134000-1495141200@rachelcorriefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Naomi Klein in Olympia
DESCRIPTION:Join Evergreen State College on Thursday\, May 18th\, 7:30pm for a presentation by Naomi Klein\, the author of The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism and This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. The Climate. The talk will be held at the College Recreation Center and doors open at 7pm. in downtown Olympia. For tickets and more information\, see here.
URL:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/event/naomi-klein-in-olympia
LOCATION:Evergreen State College\, 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW\, Olympia\, Washington \, 98505
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170513T133000
DTSTAMP:20170504T055459Z
CREATED:20170504T055143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170504T055459Z
UID:11253-1494676800-1494682200@rachelcorriefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Mother's Day Vigil at Northwest Detention Center
DESCRIPTION:The NW Detention Center (NWDC) is the region’s largest immigration detention center. It is owned and run by the for-profit prison corporation GEO Group. Detainees from across the NW are taken to the NWDC by I.C.E. where they are held captive prior to deportation. Like some 1\,300 Palestinian political prisoners in Israeli jails\, there are over 50 detainees at the NWDC currently on hunger strike demanding healthier meals\, better access to health services\, laundry soap to be able to wash clothes\, a pay increase over their current salary of $1/day\, less wait time before hearings\, more access to family visits and other basic human rights. Join the Mother’s Day Vigil! RSVP here!\n\n\n\n\nRegional Palestine Justice-Mother’s Day Vigil Flyer
URL:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/event/mothers-day-vigil-at-northwest-detention-center
LOCATION:Tacoma NWDC\, 1623 East "J" Street\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98421
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170511T210000
DTSTAMP:20170506T004549Z
CREATED:20170506T004549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170506T004549Z
UID:11285-1494529200-1494536400@rachelcorriefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Al-Andalus Ensemble "The Bridge" Concert Performance in Port Townsend\, WA
DESCRIPTION:Join the international Al Andalus Ensemble for a poignant evening of music & dance The Bridge on Thursday\, May\, 11th 2017  at 7:00 p.m. Al-Andalus was part of our Olympia Arab Festival last October. \nThe Al-Andalus Ensemble “The Bridge” performance explores the theme of what bridges us to one another\, as well as what we hold in common across our different religious\, cultural backgrounds. The work of the Al Andalus Ensemble stands as a premiere bridge between the worlds’ music & dance cultures\, bridging East and West as well as Classical\, Jazz and World music & dance genres.  What a unique and novel way to celebrate Mother’s Day!  They’ve just been nominated by the amazing people at Just Plain Folks for 3 Awards (voting still to come!).  JPFolks do all sorts of amazing work!  We are so moved!  Our album “21 Strings” is nominated  for “Best World Album\,” song  “Baghdad” for “Best Solo Instrumental Song” and “Martil” for “Best World Music Song”!! \nAl Andalus Ensemble founders Tarik & Julia Banzi (oud\, ney\, darbuka & flamenco guitar) join with Barcelona born Contemporary Flamenco dancer Verónica Medina Cano\, multi-lingual vocalist Emily Miles and Classical-Jazz pianist Joe Heinemann. \nTickets here \nDoors open at 6:30pm
URL:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/event/al-andalus-ensemble-the-bridge-concert-performance-in-port-townsend-wa
LOCATION:Quimper Unitarian Fellowship Hall\, 2333 San Juan Ave\, Port Townsend\, Washington \, 98368
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/multimedia/2017/05/andalus_trio.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170508T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170508T193000
DTSTAMP:20170503T223857Z
CREATED:20170415T011456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170503T223857Z
UID:10943-1494266400-1494271800@rachelcorriefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Mohammad Sabaaneh - Cartoonist to visit Oly
DESCRIPTION:Mohammad Sabaaneh is a Palestinian graphic artist living in Ramallah in the West Bank. He is the principal political cartoonist for Al-Hayat al-Jadida\, the Palestinian Authority’s daily newspaper\, and has published his work in many other newspapers around the Arab World. He is a member of the International Cartoon Movement as well as the VJ Movement for visual journalists around the globe. Sabaaneh’s work has been displayed in numerous collections and fairs in Europe\, the United States\, and the Middle East\, and he won third place in the Arab Caricature Contest in 2013. Sabaaneh has a BA in interior design and he currently works as an administrator at Arab American University’s Ramallah campus. \nHe will be in Olympia on May 8th for his new book\, White and Black: Political Cartoons from Palestine. 
URL:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/event/mohammad-sabaaneh-cartoonist-to-visit-oly
LOCATION:Orca Books\, 509 4th Ave. E\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/multimedia/2017/04/mohammad-sabaaneh-portrait-small.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170501T170000
DTSTAMP:20170419T000623Z
CREATED:20170419T000623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170419T000623Z
UID:10952-1493460000-1493658000@rachelcorriefoundation.org
SUMMARY:A Luke Somers Retrospective: A Day in the Life of Yemen
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join Jordan and Paula Somers\, brother and mother of Luke Somers\, as they celebrate\, observe and reflect on Luke’s life\, as well as honor and recognize the lives of the Yemeni people\, as seen through Luke’s eyes from 2011 to 2013. \nFor three days\, they will be exhibiting a collection of Luke’s work and experiences as a freelance photographic journalist and resident of Yemen. In doing so\, they hope to pay homage to Luke as a human being – a brother\, a son\, a friend\, a citizen of the world. In turn\, you will be provided with a look into Yemeni culture – the vast beauty and plight of its people – as well as with an enhanced understanding of the Middle Eastern region as a whole. \nThe exhibition:\n\n\nOpening day event on Saturday from 10:00 AM to NOON\, which will include guest speakers and Yemeni refreshments.\n\n\nThe exhibition will be held from Saturday\, April 29th through Monday\, May 1st and will be open to the public (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday and Sunday\, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday). Of course\, you may come and go at any time.\n\n\nThe exhibit is located in the Casey Building on the 5th floor. Parking is available in the Broadway garage\, and the 12th & Marion parking lot and on side streets. \n  \nFor more information or to register for this free event click here.
URL:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/event/a-luke-somers-retrospective-a-day-in-the-life-of-yemen
LOCATION:Seattle University\, 901 12th Ave \, Seattle\, WA\, 98122\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/multimedia/2017/04/https-2F2Fcdn.evbuc_.com2Fimages2F298164422F1784848499872F12Foriginal.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170428T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170428T220000
DTSTAMP:20170419T210659Z
CREATED:20170406T024721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170419T210659Z
UID:10900-1493398800-1493416800@rachelcorriefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Olympia Arts Walk: RCF celebrates 10 years of the Olympia-Rafah Solidarity Mural Project
DESCRIPTION:Olympia Arts Walk\nFriday\, April 28th 5-10pm\nLocation: Corner of State Avenue NE and Capitol Way N.\nJoin the Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice as we explore the creative and spirited arts community of Olympia\, WA and celebrate 10 years of the Olympia-Rafah Solidarity Mural Project!  \nWe’ll be showcasing 9 different artists! From Photography to mixed media to acrylic and sculpture. Check out the links to their work below! \nLisa Bade\, Mixed Media – Lisa is bring her Tent City Planet to Olympia! \nShon Forsyth\, Sculpture – Shon will be showcasing a collaborative piece with Carrie Ziegler made of cement. \nMichael T. Kershisnik\, Projected Images – Michael is architect and artist in block print medium. He has works featured at Childhood’s End Gallery in Olympia\, WA. He’ll be projecting images of his works alongside Ross Matteson. \nBasel El Maqosui\, Photography – Basel is one of the several international artists from Gaza featured on the Olympia-Rafah Solidarity Mural Project. Check out his leaf here. Basel is a painter\, photographer and video artist. Check out more of his artwork here. \nRoss Matteson\, Projected Images – Ross is a sculpture artist based out of Olympia\, Wa. His bronze falcons and other works have a timeless appeal that goes beyond their subject matter. Influenced by the art of Asian\, Egyptian and Northwest Coast Native American cultures – he has applied what he loves in these ancient visual languages to his own personal love of humanity and observation of nature. Check out his process\, installations\, and book here. \nEman Mohammed\, Photography – Eman is one of several international artists from Gaza featured on the Olympia-Rafah Solidarity Mural Project. Check out her leaf here. Eman is an award winning photojournalist and TED fellow\, currently based in Washington DC. She is a Palestinian refugee\, born in Saudi Arabia and educated in Gaza City\, Palestine where she started her photojournalism career at the age of 19. Check her extensive and exquisite portfolio here. \nBeverly Naidus\, Mixed Media – Beverly is one of our national artists featured on the Olympia-Rafah Solidarity Mural Project. Check out her leaf here. Beverly is an interdisciplinary artist\, writer and educator. While developing an innovative studio arts curriculum\, she has been creating interactive installations\, digital projects\, artist books and narrative and conceptual drawings for over three decades. Check out more of her artwork\, writings\, and teachings here. \nShareef Sarhan\, Photography – Shareef is one of several international artists from Gaza featured on the Olympia-Rafah Solidarity Mural Project. Check out his leaf here. Shareef is an artist\, professional photographer and freelance designer. He is a founding member of the Windows from Gaza for Contemporary Art group and an active member of the Association of Palestinian Artists. Check out more of his photography here. \nCarrie Ziegler\,  Acrylic and Sculpture – Carrie designed and coordinated the production of the Olive tree for the Olympia-Rafah Solidarity Mural Project alongside Darien Brown and Alicia Martinson. Carrie is an Olympia artist known for her environmental and social justice art. She focuses on large\, multi-faceted projects that involve hundreds of people in their creation and inspire positive change in our communities. Check out more of her artwork here.
URL:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/event/olympia-arts-walk-rcf-celebrates-10-years-of-the-olympia-rafah-solidarity-mural-project
LOCATION:Olympia-Rafah Solidarity Mural\, State Ave NE & Capitol Way N\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170426T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170426T203000
DTSTAMP:20170407T054217Z
CREATED:20170407T051532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170407T054217Z
UID:10866-1493231400-1493238600@rachelcorriefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Obliterated Families - Screening at OFS
DESCRIPTION:A film screening and discussion with Anne Paq\, a member of the Activestills photo collective\, and journalist Ala Qandil. \nObliterated Families: Intimate Portraits of Gaza’s Lost is an award-winning multimedia web documentary about families from the Gaza Strip whose lives were shattered in the Israeli offensive in 2014. It tells the stories of some of these families\, of their loved ones who were killed\, and of those who survived. \nThe web documentary\, now in English and in French\, is available at http://obliteratedfamilies.com/en/. It was launched on 9 July 2016\, around the second anniversary of the beginning of the Israeli offensive on the Gaza Strip. \nThis tour runs from April 2-May 10 and is sponsored by the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC). Learn more about the tour here. Check out AFSC’s new campaign Gaza Unlocked. \nFor tickets click here!
URL:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/event/obliterated-families-screening-at-ofs
LOCATION:Olympia Film Society\, 206 5TH AVE SE.\,  OLYMPIA\, WA \, 98501
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/multimedia/2017/04/Obliterated-Families-FB-event.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170425T203000
DTSTAMP:20170401T015344Z
CREATED:20170330T021633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170401T015344Z
UID:10794-1493146800-1493152200@rachelcorriefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Alex Awad - UMC Missionary Visits First Olympia
DESCRIPTION:The First United Methodist Church of Olympia\, WA will be hosting Alex Awad\, a remarkable pastor who has served the Christian community for many years in the troubled Palestinian territories.\nRev. Alex Awad\, a native of Bethlehem\, will share a Christian perspective on the Arab-Israeli conflict and discuss the challenges and opportunities for peacemaking in the Middle East. Alex served for many years as pastor of East Jerusalem Baptist Church and professor and dean of students at Bethlehem Bible College in Palestine. He is the author of Palestinian Memories: The Story of a Palestinian Mother and Her People (Bethlehem Bible College\, 2008) and Through the Eyes of the Victims (Bethlehem Bible College\, 2001)\, a discussion of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from the perspective of Palestinians. He has also written about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict for numerous newspapers and periodicals. Rev. Alex and his wife Brenda Awad serve as United Methodist missionaries under the General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church. \nPresentation begins at 7pm in the Gathering Place. Meet & greet with Alex at 6:30pm with desserts and refreshments.
URL:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/event/alex-awad-umc-missionary-visits-first-olympia
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church\, 1224 Legion Way SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/multimedia/2017/03/Capture.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170414T200000
DTSTAMP:20170414T215118Z
CREATED:20170406T003911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170414T215118Z
UID:10800-1492192800-1492200000@rachelcorriefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Colombian activist Carmenza Tez-Juagibioy visits Olympia
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous Defender from Colombia:\nFor the Earth\, For Life\, For Our Existence\nColombian activist Carmenza Tex-Juagibioy\, an environmental defender from the Kamentsa’ indigenous community in Colombia\, and Steven Bray\, former engineer of Caterpillar Corp. and member of the MRSCP (Madison-Rafah Sister City Project) and also Friends of Colombia Support Network-Madison\, will be traveling to PNW from April 12-16. Tex-Juagibioy and Bray recently returned to the U.S. from Colombia for a three-month speaking tour around the United States. \nThe purpose of her trip is to build ongoing connections with indigenous leaders\, non-profits organizations\, community members\, and activists to strengthen support and help connect indigenous struggles across borders involving human rights violations and environmental protection. Mining\, oil extraction\, pollution\, fumigation of crops in the name of the war on drugs\, and armed violence are parts of their life but the construction of the new highway through their sacred land in the Andes\, connecting the economy of Brazil to a Pacific port\, is at the center of their struggle. To learn more about the Putumayo region and the Kamentsa community check out this video featuring Carmenza\, “Valley of Sibundoy – Mining and Indigenous Resistance.” \nAt 6:30pm Carmenza will be giving a presentation followed by a Q&A. Come listen to her story and find out how you can support the Kamentsa’ indigenous community in Colombia. \n*Please bring a potluck item to share as we’ll be eating dinner promptly at 6pm when folks arrive. \n\nCarmenza Tez Juagibioy was born on November 27\, 1974 in the Ancestral Territory Carlos Tamoabioy\, which belongs to the indigenous nations Kamentsa and Inga\, known today as Sibundoy Valley\, state of Putumayo\, Colombia. She grew up in her home with her parents Maria Clara Juagiboy Chindoy and Nestor Tez Salazar. They lived in the rural neighborhood of Las Cochas\, where she went to elementary school. Her high school studies were started at the Normal School and at the Colegio Champagnat in the municipality of Sibundoy. In 2011 she was elected by democratic vote of the Kamentsa as a member of the governmental body of this population as Alguacil ii. She assumed this position\, that had a lot of challenges\, with courage to confront them\, demanding respect for the ancestral presence of indigenous people in the Territory. The same year she was elected by both the Inga and the Kamentsa as their delegate to advance in the process of complaint for the vulnerability on their territorial rights before the Independent Mechanism for Consulting and Investigation (MICI) of the Inter- American Development Bank (IADB). She was also part of the creation of the Minga de Resistencia for the collective rights of the Indigenous People of Putumayo\, Cauca and Nariño. In order to confront legal actions\, lead and accompany peaceful mobilizations against the Colombian state to claim their indigenous peoples’ territorial and collective rights\, she renounced her religious institution in 2012\, in order to continue her work as a citizen\, not only defending human and collective rights\, but also keeping up the processes for the territorial defense of the Kamentsa and Inga indigenous people and participating in the dynamic processes of social organizations in Putumayo. She has engaged in these activities in the firm belief that social processes are born from the effort and sacrifice of the people\, and in this way they can transcend their problems in time thanks to the efforts and sacrifice of the people. These efforts get stronger with the goodwill and generosity of persons who feel deeply desires for Justice and Equality\, along with the dream that someday their collective and human rights will become a reality.\nSteven Bray was an engineer for 36 years\, working on sustainable energy from 1977 through 1979 at General Electric Corporate Research in Schenectady NY\, then from 1980 through 2012 at Caterpillar\, Inc. in Peoria IL\, first in engine research then electronic controls. In October of 2011 Steven ended his engineering career the day he read an email from the CEO requesting that employees support the US free trade agreements with Colombia\, Panama\, and South Korea. At the same time\, Father Jose Restrepo had just been murdered after posting a video showing the imminent displacement of his community at Marmato in Colombia by a Canadian mining corporation. Steve’s employer\, Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of mining machines. Steve had global responsibility for software technology across the entire product line of Caterpillar machines and engines when he ended his career. Since 2012 Steve works independently and through multiple organizations toward a sustainable future with peace and justice. He has participated in these struggles within the Unites States\, the Middle East\, and Latin America.  He now lives in an indigenous community in the Andes Mountains of Colombia.
URL:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/event/colombian-activist-carmenza-tez-juagibioy-visits-olympia
LOCATION:MIXX 96\, 119 Washington St NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/multimedia/2017/04/IMG_2811.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170410T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170410T200000
DTSTAMP:20170411T003630Z
CREATED:20170411T002303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170411T003630Z
UID:10918-1491849000-1491854400@rachelcorriefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Inaugural Gaza Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:“I continue to believe that my home\, Olympia\, could gain a lot and offer a lot by deciding to make a commitment to Rafah…”\nRachel Corrie\, February 7\, 2003\n\nOn Monday\, April 10th\, as the people of Gaza continue their struggle for freedom\, we will mark Rachel’s 38th birthday and the 14th anniversary of her journey to the Middle East with an inaugural meeting of our RCF Gaza Committee. Join us at 6:30 p.m.\, at The Olympia Center\, Room 101\, 222 Columbia St. NW\, in downtown Olympia. Rachel Corrie brought us all closer to Gaza! The Rachel Corrie Foundation continues to be intimately connected to this place – a strip of land less than a quarter the size of Thurston County and home to nearly two million Palestinians (over 65% under the age of 25). We will explore the possibilities for learning about Gaza and strengthening our connections with the children\, youth and families who live there. Bring your questions and ideas about how we in Olympia can make a difference for Gaza and for our own community\, as well. All are welcome!\n\nHave questions?  Want to get involved\, but can’t make the Monday meeting?\nCall us at (360)754-3998 or email info@rachelcorriefoundation.org. 
URL:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/event/inaugural-gaza-committee-meeting
LOCATION:The Olympia Center\, 222 Columbia St NW\, Olympia\, WA\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170405T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170405T203000
DTSTAMP:20170403T203717Z
CREATED:20170403T203717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170403T203717Z
UID:10855-1491417000-1491424200@rachelcorriefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Movies that Matter - Occupation 101
DESCRIPTION:Pastor Peter Perry at First United Methodist Church of Olympia has a weekly film series\, Movies That Matter\, as part of his efforts around the theme of social justice. On Wednesday\, April 5th\, the documentary Occupation 101 will be showing at 6:30pm.\n\n“…Bring a dessert to share and come for the movie and discussion that follows.” – FUMCO church newsletter.\nThis viewing is open to the public.
URL:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/event/movies-that-matter-occupation-101
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church\, 1224 Legion Way SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/multimedia/2017/04/MV5BMTA4MDg3NzAyNTNeQTJeQWpwZ15BbWU3MDA0OTUxNzE@._V1_.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170316T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170316T220000
DTSTAMP:20170313T190033Z
CREATED:20170313T190033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170313T190033Z
UID:10669-1489687200-1489701600@rachelcorriefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Glasgow Open Mic to Celebrate Rachel Corrie's Life
DESCRIPTION:Organized by a friend of Rachel’s and fellow activist in Palestine in 2003\, an event to celebrate the life of Rachel Corrie will be held on Thursday\, March 16th in Glasgow\, UK. \nFrom the organizer: \nI want to celebrate her life with something she would have loved – building community and celebrating the diversity and richness of Glasgow with songs and performances and sharings from all over the world. In direct opposition to racism and divisions\, let us enjoy and celebrate each other’s roots and be an active part of creating a culture that supports and nurtures us all and our dreams and works for a decent world.\n \nRead more here and RSVP. \nWhen: 6-10pm\, 16 March 2017 \nWhere: Glasgow Autonomous Space near West Street subway
URL:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/event/glasgow-open-mic-to-celebrate-rachel-corries-life
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/multimedia/2017/03/17022336_10158375233830370_455150121596720069_n.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170316T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170316T210000
DTSTAMP:20170914T202215Z
CREATED:20170302T013731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170914T202215Z
UID:10548-1489687200-1489698000@rachelcorriefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Rachel Corrie Memorial Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to those who came out to celebrate Rachel and explore the lives of Palestinian women through film!\nWe were able to remember and recommit in building community with Gaza. Check out the photos below of some of the messages our guests had to those in Gaza.  \nA message from Cindy & Craig Corrie\, March 16\, 2017 \n\n    \n        \n        \n    \n\nNote: These photos express the opinions and views of individuals and not the official position of the Rachel Corrie Foundation.\n Community Potluck & Film Screening\n\nFirst Christian Church\, Koinonia Hall \n701 Franklin St SE\, in downtown Olympia \nJoin the Rachel Corrie Foundation Thursday\, March 16th\, to remember and reflect upon Rachel Corrie’s stand in Gaza fourteen years ago\, and upon all those who continue to live and struggle there\, particularly women. This annual event will focus on the women of Palestine and will include a film screening of In the Image: Palestinian Women Capture the Occupation\, followed by a Skype call (Q&A) with Director and Co-producer Emmy Scharlatt. If you’re able\, please bring a potluck item to share. Join us as we observe International Women’s Day March 8th and continue our celebration of women March 16th as we remember Rachel and continue the work she inspired for peace with justice.\n  \n \n  \n  \n  \nIn the Image\, explores the daily lives of Palestinian women living in the occupied West Bank. The film portrays their stories in a novel and eye-opening manner; through video footage captured by the women themselves. \nIn the Image gives voice to each woman’s experience: Ayat\, Salam\, and Nariman are three of the participants in The Camera Project\, an initiative launched by the Jerusalem-based human rights organization B’Tselem. This project is a unique collaboration of Palestinians and Israelis who seek to use footage captured by Palestinians to fight for justice in the West Bank. Palestinian volunteers are given video cameras to capture the human rights violations to which they are subjected. They are taught how to use the cameras and record the brutality that is a part of their daily lives. In agreeing to help expose the abuses suffered at the hands of the Israeli settlers and military personnel\, these women put themselves and their families at risk and face harassment or retribution for seeking to expose the violence. Their perseverance is inspiring\, as they continue to work for change\, attempting to pave the way for future peace in the region. The women in In The Image are not only fighting for the rights of Palestinians but also for the rights of women all over the world.
URL:https://rachelcorriefoundation.org/event/rachel-corrie-memorial-celebration
LOCATION:First Christian Church\, 701 Franklin St. SE\, Olympia\, Washington \, 98501
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR