An evening of dinner, dancing, and music with Alice Walker, Medea Benjamin, hundreds of dancers, and you!

Our people need jobs, but our leaders fund war. On October 2, unionists, civil rights groups, immigrant rights leaders and social justice advocates will march on Washington DC under the banner of One Nation, Working Together. We in the peace movement have the opportunity to join this exciting coalition and bring the message: Fund Jobs, Not War.

Explore science & engineering with hundreds of free, hands-on activities and over 40 science shows on three different stages. The two-day Expo is perfect for teens, children and their families, and anyone with a curious mind who is looking for a weekend of fun and discovery. Build an underwater robot, chat with a Nobel Laureate, explore the science behind the magic of Hogwarts Academy and see a car that drives itself. From bugs to birds, kitchen chemistry to computer games, environmental monitoring to electronic music – the Expo has something for everyone and is completely free of charge. The Expo is the pinnacle event of the inaugural USA Science & Engineering Festival to be held in the greater Washington D.C. area October 10-24, 2010. The USA Science & Engineering Festival is a collaboration of over 500 of the nation’s leading science and engineering organizations. For more information on all Festival events and how you can get involved, visit www.usasciencefestival.org

Bring your favorite dish to share and be in on plans for upcoming actions in the DC area. Open to the community.

A weekly vigil to raise awareness within our community and the media that our injured soldiers are brought to Walter Reed Hospital and we must not forget them.

Vigil in front of the Holocaust Museum, across from the "Think About What You Saw" sign. One of the most popular attractions for tourists from around the world, the Holocaust Museum represents the struggle for human rights -- and it's the ideal place to remind visitors respectfully that atrocities are going on elsewhere -- including to Palestinians, at the hands of Israelis. Bring a sign; flyers for distribution will be provided.

ADC's 30th Anniversary National Convention, the largest Arab-American event and the premier Arab-American national gathering, with attendees from throughout the United States and worldwide. The theme of this year's historic convention is, "Thirty Years of Advocacy and Achievement: Strengthening the Voice of Equality and Justice."

In response to escalation repression of the Iraqi labor movement and violations of workers' rights, U.S. Labor Against the War asks you to send a message to your member of Congress asking that they cosign a letter of protest to Prime Minister al-Maliki, calling for quick adoption of a basic labor law and respect for labor rights.