[NEWS] strictly FYI: Events in WA, ID, NJ

Dear Safe Schools Coalition Members and Friends:

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(1)Idaho Safe Schools Coalition Annual Members Retreat (Boise, ID, May 14, 2011)

(3)An Evening with Tim Wise Colorblind: The Rise of Post-Racial Politics and the Retreat from Racial Equity (Tacoma, WA, May 11, 2011)

(1)Idaho Safe Schools Coalition Annual Members Retreat (Boise, ID, May 14, 2011)

What: ISSC Members Retreat and Celebration
Why: A chance to socialize with each other and get to know other members. We also want to thank you for all the great things weve done in the past year and recognize some fantastic youth!
Who: Everyone
When: Saturday, May 14th from 5-9 pm
Where: Municipal Park Shelter (#13 on this map)
Cost: FREE

Whats included: There will be some great games and fun activities starting right at 5 pm and then we will have a catered dinner during the latter half of the evening.
What to bring: Sunglasses, your camera, your own beverages - beer and wine are welcome (no bottles in the park), a frisbee or horseshoes or other fun park games if youd like, appropriate clothing for the weather (the shelter is covered, but rain or shine, well be there!)
RSVP: We need a count for dinner, so please RSVP no later than May 7th. Click HERE to RSVP. Please enter your name, check the box, and click "save". If you need to enter more than one name, you can click "Return to Poll" after you click save.

For any questions about the event and to RSVP, please contact Brittany DiOrio at (856) 338-8922 or Jacqueline Pereda (973) 639-8700.

(3) An Evening with Tim Wise Colorblind: The Rise of Post-Racial Politics and the Retreat from Racial Equity (Tacoma, WA, May 11, 2011)

6:30 p.m. in William W. Philip Hall, UW Tacoma

Tim Wise is among the most prominent anti-racist writers and educators in the United States. Recently named one of €œ25 Visionaries Who Are Changing Your World,€ by Utne Reader, Wise has spoken in 49 states, on more than 600 college campuses and to community groups across the nation. He has also lectured internationally in Canada and Bermuda on issues of racism in education, religion and the labor market.

Register for the event : http://www.tacoma.uw.edu/calendar/tim-wise-colorblind-rise-post-racial-politics-retreat-racial-equity

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