For an energizing talk from a Seattle-area activist (and travel
writer) see below.

Mary Anne

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Rick Steves on "Uncovering Iran"

Tuesday, October 14, 2008 | 7:30 9:30pm
Location: Town Hall, 8th and Seneca, Seattle
(in the Great Hall, enter on 8th Avenue)

Recently returned from ten-day trip to the Islamic Republic of Iran,
travel guru and social activist Rick Steves presents a slide-show lecture
about his experience. Steves believes travel is a necessary tool to break
down cultural barriers and potentially reduce conflict in our worldnow
more than ever. A Rick Steves public television special on Iran is slated
to premiere across the country in January 2009. Presented by the United
Nations Association of Seattle.

Advance tickets are $10 and available at www.brownpapertickets.com or
800/868-3006.

Visit www.unaseattle.org for more information.

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Note: if you think the possibility of an attack on Iran has faded, see the
following:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jamal-dajani/israels-october-surprise_b_127671.htm\
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If you are new to Seattle or do not know how to get to Town Hall:

Town Hall is conveniently located at Eighth Avenue and Seneca Street. Town
Hall's location offers easy access to and from the I-5 freeway. The best
parking option is the Washington State Convention and Trade Center Main
Garage, just 2 blocks north of Town Hall on 8th Ave. This garage is
available both daytime ($6 all day) and evenings ($4 after 5pm) with a
special voucher you can get from Town Hall. Just ask a member of the Town
Hall staff for a voucher while you are here attending an event and receive
the discount when you leave the garage. Please note: vouchers are only
available for use while attending events at Town Hall.

There is a large pay lot immediately adjacent to Town Hall; enter the
parking lot from Seventh Avenue, Spring or Seneca Streets. Additionally,
several commercial parking lots are located within 1.5 blocks of Town
Hall's front door. Landmarks are: Washington State Convention and Trade
Center, two blocks north; Freeway Park, just to the northwest; I-5
freeway, 1.5 blocks west, Virginia Mason Medical Center, one block east;
and First Presbyterian Church, one block south.

BY BUS
Town Hall is served by Metro bus lines 2 and 13, which stop directly in
front of the building at Seneca, and line 12, which stops 1.5 blocks south
on Madison at Eighth. Line 2 serves Madrona, south Capitol Hill, and Queen
Anne. Line 13 goes to West Queen Anne. Line 12 runs from Capitol Hill to
downtown. For more information on bus schedules and nearby routes, visit
http://transit.metrokc.gov/

DRIVING FROM THE SOUTH
Take I-5 north to the Madison Street exit downtown. After exiting continue
going north (Seventh Avenue). Go past Madison Street one block to Spring
Street. At this point, you may enter the commercial parking lot adjacent
to Town Hall. Town Hall is on Eighth Avenue at Seneca Street. Seneca
Street is two blocks north of Madison Street.

DRIVING FROM THE NORTH
Take I-5 to the James Street Exit. Take the first left after exiting
(Cherry Street). Stay in the right hand lane and continue to the next
traffic light (Seventh Avenue); turn left and continue north past Madison
Street one block to Spring Street. Town Hall is at Eighth Avenue between
Spring and Seneca Streets.

DRIVING FROM THE EASTSIDE
Take I-90 or 520 to I-5 and follow above directions.