The first event below is a call for art entries for a new by Seattle-based
organization, MAS Yale (which is an initiative of Mission of Hope). This is a
creative program to involve Muslim youth in making peace and spreading hope for
communities in distress around the world. The initiative below is a benefit for
Gaza. Please read the project's mission and objectives below. Please forward to
local and national groups that work with Muslim youth.

The 2nd event is a fundraiser on March 15th at Saint Mark's Cathedral in
Seattle, a benefit for Ahli Children's Hospital in Gaza.

Thank you, Amineh

Amineh Ayyad
www.peacesculpture.org
www.pmrs.ps


1) Let Gaza live art project

Let us educate ourselves on the Palestinian plight and preserve their dignity
and humanity


Children and youth (up to age 23) are invited to express themselves and create
art for awareness and hope. Art will be displayed in an exhibit and event in May
and auctioned off with proceeds benefiting Gaza through Islamic Relief.

Visit www.masyale.org for art rules and educational resources.

Art categories: Literature, Visual Art, Photography, Film/Video, Spoken
Word/Drama

Art submissions due March 30, 2009

This project is endorsed by Amnesty International, Arab American Community
Coalition, MAS Freedom Foundation, Palestinian Medical Relief Society,
Palestinian Solidarity Committee and Voices
of Palestine

Presented by MASYale, MASeattle and Islamic Relief

MAS Yale is an initiative of Mission of Hope, a not-for-profit Muslim program
under MASeattle mother organization. MAS Yale has received an endorsement from
twelve major youth private and governmental youth organizations and has the
full support from the City of Bellevue.



2) Fundraiser for Ahli Hospital in Gaza at Saint Mark's Cathedral

Speakers will be Ramzy Baroud of Palestine Chronicle; and Thomas Nelson, of the
National Lawyers' Guild who just returned from Gaza. Desserts and
coffee/tea/juice will be served.

Saturday, March 14, 2009. 7:00 pm
St. Mark's Cathedral
1245 10th Avenue East
Seattle, WA 98102


3) Seattle Art Museum ARTattack: TeenNight Out

Are you ready to be a cultural rebel? Do you have the talent it takes to start
a teen cultural revolution? Come make ARTattack your stage. We all know the
American Revolution didn't stop in 1776. Give props to your revolutionary role
models—it could be a historical freedom fighter or someone in your family or
community who gives back in a big way. Rock a poem, dance, make a work of art or
sing your heart out. We want to see your skills!
This event is FREE to teens ages 13 to 19 with ID.

Questions: afterhours@... [12]

ARTattack: Teen Night Out
American Rebels
May 8, 2009
6–9 pm
South Hall