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Literacy Workshop Non-English speakers are invited to attend a free conference on family literacy, led by Dr. John Medina, a cognitive expert and the founder of Seattle's Talaris Research Institute. The event includes a variety of ESL–related workshops and resource tables. John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence, 2445 Third Ave. S., www.helpmeread.org. Free admission. 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Wed., April 21.
Bev Harris and Andy Stephenson The coauthors of Black Box Voting: Ballot-Tampering in the 21st Century talk about voting-machine corruption, a subject that recently made the cover of SW. Shoreline Community College (campus theater), 16101 Greenwood Ave. N., 206-546-4717. Free admission. 12:30 p.m. Wed., April 21.
Michael Schudson As the 2004 election nears and Bush, Ashcroft, and company occupy the hot seat at hearings and press conferences, being an informed citizen seems more important than ever. But what does "informed" really mean these days? UC–San Diego prof Schudson offers his 2 cents at a lecture titled: "The Ideal of 'The Informed Citizen.'" Kane Hall (UW campus), Room 120, 206-616-1825. Free admission. 7 p.m. Wed., April 21.
Rachel Simmons The author of Odd Girl Out elaborates on issues raised in her book, a study of female bullying. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., 206-675-3364. In advance: $15 for adults, $7 for youth. At the door: $18/$10. 7 p.m. Wed., April 21.
Brian Tolle The designer behind New York City's Irish Hunger Memorial addresses the subject of public art at a lecture sponsored by the University of Washington School of Art. Architecture Hall Auditorium (UW campus), 206-543-0997. Free admission. 7 p.m. Wed., April 21.
Transform Health Project A chance for transgender individuals to discuss relevant health and wellness concerns with a nurse, a doctor, a naturopath, and each other, this meeting inaugurates a monthly support group. LGBT Community Center, 1115 E. Pike St., 206-323-6540. Free admission. 7–9 p.m. Wed., April 21.
Michael Parenti The noted political analyst has a bone to pick with the U.S. government and its control over major media, and he'll discuss it at a lecture titled: "When America Rules the World: A Dissent." Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave. N., 206-546-4606. $10 for adults, $8 for students/seniors, $5 for SCC students. 7:30 p.m. Wed., April 21.
Closing the Achievement Gap Longtime educator Crystal Kuykendall, whose extensive résumé encompasses elementary school as well as college academics, addresses the struggle of teachers and parents against scholastic underachievement at a one-day conference sponsored by Seattle Pacific University. Shoreline Conference Center, 18560 First Ave. N.E., 206-281-2274. $175. 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Thurs., April 22.
How We All Suffer When the News is Bad As demonstrated by the sad tale of Michael Kelly, the former New Republic editor immortalized in Shattered Glass and killed on assignment in Iraq in 2003, many journalists face great bodily harm in the course of doing their job. At this Town Hall luncheon, Roger Simpson, director of the UW's Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma, will speak on the dangers of the reporting trade and how to cope with them. 1119 Eighth Ave., 206-328-3020. $25 (includes lunch). 11:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Thurs., April 22.
Sino-Japanese Relations Lecture Series UC–Santa Barbara history prof Josh Fogel contemplates 19th-century military skirmishes between China and Japan at a talk sponsored by the University of Washington's Asian studies programs. Parrington Hall (UW campus), 206-543-6938. Free admission. 3:30–5 p.m. Thurs., April 22.
Crisis Clinic 40th Anniversary Benefit For four decades, the volunteer-powered Crisis Clinic has offered 24/7 intervention services for teens, those contemplating suicide, and a variety of other troubled souls. Now local radio celeb (and Almost Live alum) Pat Cashman is hosting the clinic's gala anniversary bash, a pay-what-you-can fund-raiser offering both schmoozing and crisis education. Bell Harbor International Conference Center, Pier 66, 206-461-3210 ext. 605. Donations appreciated. 5:30 p.m. Thurs., April 22.
Fareed Zakaria The author of The Future of Freedom: Illiberal Democracy at Home and Abroad hopes to upend our assumptions concerning democracy as a political panacea. "What about elected dictatorships?" he asks. "Civic apathy?" Zakaria will discuss these and other alternatives at a talk cosponsored by the UW's Jackson School of International Studies. Kane Hall (UW campus), Room 120, 206-543-4370. Free admission. 7 p.m. Thurs., April 22.
Journey to a Hate-Free Millennium This screening of an "interactive multimedia documentary" with an antidiscrimination message is hosted by Green River Community College. Lindbloom Student Center (GRCC campus), 12401 S.E. 320th St., 253-833-9111 ext. 2400. $10. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., April 22.
Northwest Wilderness Conference The annual inquiry into the "protection and maintenance of existing wilderness areas" convenes this year at the Seattle Mountaineers headquarters. 300 Third Ave. W., www.2004wilderness.org. One-day passes are $35. 7 a.m.–9 p.m. Fri., April 23. 8 a.m.–9 p.m. Sat., April 24.
Coalition for a Healthy and Active America Meeting The hot-button issue of childhood obesity comes to the fore at an informational session sponsored by the Washington chapter of CHAA. Downtown YMCA, 909 Fourth Ave., 206-282-1990. Free admission. 9–10:30 a.m. Fri., April 23.
Women in Trades Fair This all-day event, now in its 25th year, offers career-oriented women a chance to explore a wide variety of professions through workshops, demonstrations, and exhibits. Fisher Pavilion (Seattle Center), 206-903-9508. Free admission. 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Fri., April 23.
