Provided for us by Susan Oehler
09/07/10 PEACETOWN MEETING This will be at the Top Floor Studio officehttp://www.topfloorstudio.com/index.php?/directions.html at 58 ½ North Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC. Time is 6:30 PM.
09/08/10 MOVE ON EVENT – STAND WITH THE OTHER 98% Stand for democracy! Location is Pritchard Park and the time is 5 PM. More information here: http://pol.moveon.org/event/standfordemocracy/106643
09/10/10 UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST MOVIE NIGHT
The movie this month will be “DIRT”, shown at 7:00 PM on Friday, Sept. 10th. You are urged to see this delightful social justice film for all ages, It provides an astonishing, humorous & meaty look at the glorious, under-appreciated ground beneath our feet. We couldn’t exist without dirt. It feeds us, shelters us, heals us and above all it regulates our earth’s climate. Yet most humans ignore, abuse, and destroy this most precious living natural resource. This film provides insight to change ourselves & treat dirt with respect. It offers a vision of a sustainable relationship between humans and dirt through profiles of many global visionaries who are determined to repair the damage we’ve done.
09/11/10 GREEN PARTY – PEACETOWN PICNIC
This will be at the pavilion at French Broad Riverside Park, time is noon to 6 PM. They will provide hot coals and cold drinks, and shuttle rides to canoe/kayak trips on the river. Bring a dish to share.
09/12/10 EPISCOPAL PEACE FELLOWSHIP MEETING
This will start at 6 PM and will be in the library at All Souls Cathedral in Biltmore Village. All are welcome.
09/12/10 WAR RESISTERS LEAGUE LETTER WRITING
Next gathering to write current U.S. political prisoners will be Sunday, September 12, 4:30-6 p.m. at Brooks Howell Home Activity Room. Contact wrl.asheville@gmail.com for more info.
09/14/10 WARREN WILSON COLLEGE SUSTAINABILITY SPEAKERS SERIES
Anita Brown-Graham on September 14, 2010 @ 7 PM will present in the Warren Wilson College Chapel. More information at http://www.warren-wilson.edu/~ELC/New_ELC_Website_/Audio_Recordings.php
09/14/10 EPA HOLDING HEARINGS ON COAL ASH IN CHARLOTTE, NC This is one of seven hearings in the entire USA. This is a chance to speak publicly against coal ash and the deadly toxins it contains: lead, arsenic, mercury, cadmium, selenium and more. Carpooling will be arranged from Asheville by Richard Fireman. More information to come.
09/17/10 WNC PHYSICIANS FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY MEETING Lunch will be eaten at noon, and meeting starts at 12:30. Location is NIRS office at 45 Riverside Drive, please park on the street. This meeting is open to all, and a short program is usually included. Please contact Lew at patrie.wncpsr@main.nc.us for more information.
09/18/10 to 09/21/10 PEACE FOR THE WORLD’S CHILDREN
This is going to be held at Lake Junaluska. Peace Conference Leaders include: Marian Wright Edelman, Dr. Jeni Stepanek, Bishop Kenneth Carder, and Dr. Luther E. Smith. More information at this website: http://www.lakejunaluska.com/peace/
09/19/10 TRANSITION ASHEVILLE ORIENTATION
Time is 1:30 to 3 PM at the Unity Center at 2041 Old Fanning Bridge Road in Mills River. If you or your friends would like to know more about the Transition Initiative and what Transition Asheville has to offer, consider attending an orientation. You will see a short film with a discussion to follow and learn about opportunities to create a resilient community in the Asheville area.
09/19/10 ETHICAL SOCIETY MEETING
“Ethics & Sin: When Good People Do Bad Things or What “sin” means to one ethical humanist” will be presented by Andy Reed at the September 19th meeting of the Ethical Society of Asheville, 2:00-3:30 at the Botanical Gardens Visitor Center, 151 W.T. Weaver Blvd. Mr. Reed says, “Bad things don’t just happen to good people; good people do them. And when they do, it is called a mistake, or an error of judgment, or a crime, or some other favorite euphemism, when what is really meant is sin.” Reed, a writer and editor, is a lifelong Unitarian, a member of the Ethical Society of Asheville, and a longtime community volunteer who “sinned and lived to tell about it.” In the process he learned something about sin and redemption, insights he will share with us. There will be a discussion period following the presentation and, following the meeting, there will be time for informal conversation. All are welcome!
09/21/10 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR PEACE
People of faith around the world will join in prayer on the International Day of Prayer for Peace. Please join millions of others worldwide in prayers for peace on this day. Sponsored by NC Council of Churches. More information: www.nccouncilofchurches.org/programs/peace/
09/21/10 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
Peacetown will hold a commemoration/celebration of the International Day of Peace in Asheville. The public is invited to gather at the Peace Pole near City Hall (between the Magnolia tree and Pack Tavern) at 6:30 PM. A perfect time to reflect on how we can all work for peace in our families, locally, nationally and globally. This event is supported by the Mountain Area Interfaith Forum.
More information on International Day of Peace at http://www.internationaldayofpeace.org/ UN Secretary Ban Ki-Moon has called this year’s celebration Peace, Youth and Development.
09/21/10 VIEWING PARTY FOR TEDX CHANGE This will be held at the Posana Cafe (no outside food) from 11:30 AM to1:30 PM. Posana Cafe is at 1 Biltmore Avenue in Asheville. They will show a taped version of the event in NYC. It will be focused on the theme “The Future We Make,” TEDxChange will be hosted by TED curator Chris Anderson. The event marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the eight Millennium Development Goals set out by the UN to tackle global issues such as poverty, child mortality and disease.
09/25/10 to 09/26/10 VOICES OF THE MOUNTAINS
Conference and workshops in DC around Mountain Top Removal. More information on http://appalachiarising.org/voices-from-the-mountains/. This will be followed with a National Day of Action (nation wide) and a lobbying day in DC.
09/27/10 to 10/1/10 BE PEACE FOUNDATIONS COURSE
This is in Charlotte at Unity of Charlotte , and is a multi-day event. BePeace is a practice of coherence through appreciation, and connection to universal needs through empathy and honesty. Lectures and experiential small group exercises will be used. Registration fee. For more information, go to www.rasurinternational.org.
09/27/10 NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION ON MOUNTAIN TOP REMOVAL
More information at http://appalachiarising.org/day-of-action/. This will be followed on 9/28/10 with a lobbying day in DC.
10/02/10 ONE NATION WORKING TOGETHER MARCH IN DC
A major mobilization, One Nation Working Together (ONWT), is being planned for October 2, 2010, with a large march in DC. United for Peace and Justice has endorsed this effort and is participating in core planning and organizing. This was also endorsed by Veterans for Peace and Code Pink.
10/03/10 TO 10/10/10 KEEP SPACE FOR PEACE WEEK
10/06/10 WARREN WILSON COLLEGE SUSTAINABILITY SPEAKERS SERIES Bill McKibben, on October 6, 2010 @ 7 PM will present in the Warren Wilson College Chapel, as the Headwaters Gathering speaker. He is the founder of “350.org” which is holding a day of action on 10-10-10. More information at http://www.warren-wilson.edu/~ELC/New_ELC_Website_/Audio_Recordings.php
10/07/10 VETERANS FOR PEACE MEETING Meeting is at 6:30 at VFP HQ at the Phil Mechanic Studios at the corner of Haywood and Roberts St in Asheville. (828-258-1800).
10/08/10 to 10/10/10 CODEPINK SOUTHEAST REGIONAL PLANNING WEEKEND Join CODEPINK TN coordinators Elizabeth Barger and Ashley Offt, CODEPINK national organizer Rae Abileah, and women from throughout the Southeast for an unforgettable weekend of sisterhood, storytelling, learning singing, strategizing, and taking action for a more peaceful world! This will be held at THE FARM in Summertown, TN. They will have an action on 10/10/10 to counter global climate change. Go here for more information and to register: http://www.codepinkalert.org//section.php?id=432
10/10/10 CROP WALK CROP stands for Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty. Donors can direct their funds to go to one of 19 different international aid efforts. 25% of the donation stays locally for local food bank efforts. Complete information is available on the web at cropwalkab.org.
10/10/10 CLIMATE ACTION DAY (350 PROJECT)
11/04/10 VETERANS FOR PEACE MEETING
Meeting is at 6:30 at VFP HQ at the Phil Mechanic Studios at the corner of Haywood and Roberts St in Asheville. (828-258-1800).
11/05/10 REMEMBER FALLUJAH WEEK
11/11/10 WARREN WILSON COLLEGE SUSTAINABILITY SPEAKERS SERIES
Lester Brown on November 11, 2010 @ 7 PM will present in the Warren Wilson College Chapel. More information athttp://www.warren-wilson.edu/~ELC/New_ELC_Website_/Audio_Recordings.php
11/20/10 STAND UP, STAND DOWN BY VETERANS FOR PEACE
More information to come!
Tags: Be Peace, EPA Hearings, Ethical Society, International Day of Prayer for Peace, Move On, National Day of Action on Mountaintop Removal, One Nation Working Together, Peactown, TEDxChange, Transition Asheville, UU Movie Night, veterans for peace, WW College Sustainability Speakers Series
Posted by admin on Sep 1, 2010 in
Actions,
Local Social Action Forwarded by War Resister’s League: this Saturday September 4th, a local activist has planned a public funeral dirge on the sidewalks of downtown Asheville. This procession is to honor the loss of human and animal life caused by the BP Oil Spill. The devastation of truth in media, the devastation caused to our environment from oil corporations, and the horrible reality of the diminishing wetlands, are all impetus for this funeral to exist. This event is open to the public. It is asked that you dress in black. Black veils along with black armbands will be provided if you want them. They have made cardboard coffins painted black with stenciled images of pelicans, dolphins, and sea turtles. The hope for inviting the Western North Carolina community to participate in this funeral is to create solidarity amongst one another and to be given an opportunity to acknowledge the death and damage delivered to our Gulf coast.
Meet at the Sean Pace Gallery, 5 Walnut Street, suite 102, (four doors up from Scully’s) 11:30 am, plan to walk at Noon. A simple route through and around downtown is planned. Should not take longer then an hour. Pets are welcome.
Tags: BP oil spill, memorial, public action
Provided for us by Susan Oehler
09/02/10 VETERANS FOR PEACE MEETING
Meeting is at 6:30 at VFP HQ at the Phil Mechanic Studios: 109 Roberts Street (the corner of Haywood and Roberts), Asheville, 28801. (828-258-1800).
09/10/10 UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST MOVIE NIGHT
The movie this month will be “DIRT”, shown at 7:00 PM on Friday, Sept. 10th. You are urged to see this delightful social justice film for all ages, It provides an astonishing, humorous & meaty look at the glorious, under-appreciated ground beneath our feet. We couldn’t exist without dirt. It feeds us, shelters us, heals us and above all it regulates our earth’s climate. Yet most humans ignore, abuse, and destroy this most precious living natural resource. This film provides insight to change ourselves & treat dirt with respect. It offers a vision of a sustainable relationship between humans and dirt through profiles of many global visionaries who are determined to repair the damage we’ve done.
09/11/10 GREEN PARTY – PEACETOWN PICNIC
This will be at the pavilion at French Broad Riverside Park, time is noon to 6 PM. They will provide hot coals and cold drinks, and shuttle rides to canoe/kayak trips on the river. Bring a dish to share.
09/12/10 EPISCOPAL PEACE FELLOWSHIP MEETING
This will start at 6 PM and will be in the library at All Souls Cathedral in Biltmore Village. All are welcome.
09/14/10 WARREN WILSON COLLEGE SUSTAINABILITY SPEAKERS SERIES
Anita Brown-Graham on September 14, 2010 @ 7 PM will present in the Warren Wilson College Chapel. More information at http://www.warren-wilson.edu/~ELC/New_ELC_Website_/Audio_Recordings.php
09/14/10 EPA HOLDING HEARINGS ON COAL ASH IN CHARLOTTE, NC
This is one of seven hearings in the entire USA. This is a chance to speak publicly against coal ash and the deadly toxins it contains: lead, arsenic, mercury, cadmium, selenium and more. Carpooling will be arranged from Asheville by Richard Fireman. More information to come.
09/17/10 WNC PHYSICIANS FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY MEETING
Lunch will be eaten at noon, and meeting starts at 12:30. Location is NIRS office at 45 Riverside Drive, please park on the street. This meeting is open to all, and a short program is usually included. Please contact Lew at patrie.wncpsr@main.nc.us for more information.
09/18/10 to 09/21/10 PEACE FOR THE WORLD’S CHILDREN
This is going to be held at Lake Junaluska. Peace Conference Leaders include: Marian Wright Edelman, Dr. Jeni Stepanek, Bishop Kenneth Carder, and Dr. Luther E. Smith. More information at this website: http://www.lakejunaluska.com/peace/
09/19/10 TRANSITION ASHEVILLE ORIENTATION
Time is 1:30 to 3 PM at the Unity Center at 2041 Old Fanning Bridge Road in Mills River. If you or your friends would like to know more about the Transition Initiative and what Transition Asheville has to offer, consider attending an orientation. You will see a short film with a discussion to follow and learn about opportunities to create a resilient community in the Asheville area.
09/21/10 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR PEACE
This is sponsored by NC Council of Churches. For more information: www.nccouncilofchurches.org/programs/peace/
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09/21/10 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
Peacetown will hold a commemoration/celebration of the International Day of Peace in Asheville. The public is invited to gather at the Peace Pole near City Hall at 6:30 PM. A perfect time to reflect on how we can all work for peace in our families, locally, nationally and globally. (More information to come.) More information on International Day of Peace at http://www.internationaldayofpeace.org/ UN Secretary Ban Ki-Moon has called this year’s celebration Peace, Youth and Development.
09/25/10 to 09/26/10 VOICES OF THE MOUNTAINS
Conference and workshops in DC around Mountain Top Removal. More information on http://appalachiarising.org/voices-from-the-mountains/. This will be followed with a National Day of Action (nation wide) and a lobbying day in DC.
09/27/10 to 10/1/10 BE PEACE FOUNDATIONS COURSE
This is in Charlotte at Unity of Charlotte , and is a multi-day event. BePeace is a practice of coherence through appreciation, and connection to universal needs through empathy and honesty. Lectures and experiential small group exercises will be used. Registration fee. For more information, go to www.rasurinternational.org.
09/27/10 NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION ON MOUNTAIN TOP REMOVAL
More information at http://appalachiarising.org/day-of-action/. This will be followed on 9/28/10 with a lobbying day in DC.
10/02/10 ONE NATION WORKING TOGETHER MARCH IN DC
A major mobilization, One Nation Working Together (ONWT), is being planned for October 2, 2010, with a large march in DC. United for Peace and Justice has endorsed this effort and is participating in core planning and organizing. This was also endorsed by Veterans for Peace.
10/03/10 TO 10/10/10 KEEP SPACE FOR PEACE WEEK
10/06/10 WARREN WILSON COLLEGE SUSTAINABILITY SPEAKERS SERIES Bill McKibben on October 6, 2010 @ 7 PM will present in the Warren Wilson College Chapel. He is the founder of “350.org” which is holding a day of action on 10-10-10. More information at http://www.warren-wilson.edu/~ELC/New_ELC_Website_/Audio_Recordings.php
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Ongoing Events
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SUNDAY
Episcopal Peace Fellowship holds a weekly vigil from 5:30 to 6 PM (daylight savings time) at All Soul’s Cathedral.
TUESDAY
Veterans for Peace have a weekly vigil at 5 PM at Pack Square Peacetown meets on Tuesdays. Contact Steveatearthsun2@gmail.com for more information.
WEDNESDAY
Haywood Peace Vigilers have a weekly vigil at 4 PM at Haywood Country Courthouse in Waynesville. Asheville Cop Watch meeting at 5 PM at Firestorm Cafe.
THURSDAY
Asheville Homeless Network meeting at 2 PM at Firestorm Cafe.
FRIDAY
Women in Black have a weekly vigil at 5 PM at Pack Square in Asheville Women in Black have a weekly vigil at noon at the Old Courthouse in Hendersonville WORLD CINEMA EVERY FRIDAY at the Courtyard Gallery at the Phil Mechanic Building at 109 Roberts St in Asheville. Door opens at 7:30 PM and closes at 8 PM. Donations accepted. Film reviews at http://www.mountianx.com/movies.
SATURDAY
Transylvanians for Peace have a weekly vigil at noon in front of the courthouse in Brevard.
Tags: Asheville Homeless Network, Be Peace, EPA Hearings, Episcopal Peace Fellowship, Green Party, Haywood Peace Vigilers, International Day of Peace, International Day of Prayer for Peace, Keep Space for Peace Week, National Day of Action on Mountaintop Removal, One Nation Working Together, Peace for the World's Children, Peactown, social action, Transition Asheville, Transylvanians for Peace, UU Movie Night, veterans for peace, Voices of the Mountains, women in black, WW College Sustainability Speakers Series
Dear Friends,
This weekend is a time of food and fellowship as we join with Swannanoa Valley Friends for a potluck picnic on Saturday evening, and then celebrate two important milestones after rise of Meeting on Sunday.
Festivities will begin on Saturday at 5 p.m at the Meetinghouse as we gather with Friends from Swannanoa Valley Meeting for what we hope will be the first of many potluck get-togethers. As usual, Friends are encouraged to bring healthy, home-made offerings, and label the ingredients with a concern for those folks who have food sensitivities.
After rise of Meeting on Sunday, we will have a joint celebration of the recent marriage of Laura Maynard and Doug Lane and the transfer of membership of our now-longtime Friend Edie Patrick. Leftovers are likely but should not be taken for granted.
Also, Friends have the opportunity to contribute to the well-being of those less fortunate in our larger Asheville community in several ways.
First, we have our ongoing Manna Food Bank collection box in the foyer, waiting to be filled with canned goods and other non-perishable food items. Second, Friend Jim C. is collecting bed linens, blankets, and towels to be donated to A-Hope, Asheville’s primary access point for support services for homeless people. And third, Friend Susan O. is helping folks who are transitioning from homelessness to independent living by collecting small appliances, dishes, and tableware. If you have larger items such as furniture to donate, please contact her in advance. All other items can be brought to Meeting – along with your contributions to our weekend festivities!
Best wishes,
Steve
Tags: Celebration, manna food bank, Swannanoa Valley Meeting
Provided for us by Susan Oehler
08/24/10 PEACETOWN MEETING This will be at the Top Floor Studio office http://www.topfloorstudio.com/index.php?/directions.html at 58 ½ North Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC. Time is 6:30 PM. 08/26/10 WNC COALITION FOR DEATH PENALTY REPEAL MEETING The WNC coalition for death penalty repeal and reform meets in Asheville on August 26 from 6-7pm at 174 Montford Avenue – please join us as we make plans for our Goombay booth August 27-29, our fall forums at WCU and UNC-Asheville, our support of the families of murder victims and death row inmates in WNC, and our other efforts towards death penalty repeal and reform.
08/27/10 to 08/29/10 GOOMBAY FESTIVAL – VETERANS FOR PEACE WILL HAVE A BOOTH THERE They will be promoting peace and the upcoming Stand Up/Stand Down event in November.
08/28/10 MARCH IN DETROIT FOR JOBS, JUSTICE AND PEACE This is sponsored by Rainbow Push and Progressive Democrats of America.
09/11/10 GREEN PARTY – PEACETOWN PICNIC This will be at the pavilion at French Broad Riverside Park, time is noon to 6 PM. They will provide hot coals and cold drinks, and shuttle rides to canoe/kayak trips on the river. Bring a dish to share.
09/12/10 EPISCOPAL PEACE FELLOWSHIP MEETING This will start at 6 PM and will be in the library at All Souls Cathedral in Biltmore Village. All are welcome. 09/14/10 WARREN WILSON COLLEGE SUSTAINABILITY SPEAKERS SERIES Anita Brown-Graham on September 14, 2010 @ 7 PM will present in the Warren Wilson College Chapel. More information at http://www.warren-wilson.edu/~ELC/New_ELC_Website_/Audio_Recordings.php
09/14/10 EPA HOLDING HEARINGS ON COAL ASH IN CHARLOTTE, NC This is one of seven hearings in the entire USA. This is a chance to speak publicly against coal ash and the deadly toxins it contains: lead, arsenic, mercury, cadmium, selenium and more. Carpooling will be arranged from Asheville by Richard Fireman. More information to come.
09/17/10 WNC PHYSICIANS FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY MEETING Lunch will be eaten at noon, and meeting starts at 12:30. Location is NIRS office at 45 Riverside Drive, please park on the street. This meeting is open to all, and a short program is usually included. Please contact Lew at patrie.wncpsr@main.nc.us for more information.
09/18/10 to 09/21/10 PEACE FOR THE WORLD’S CHILDREN This is going to be held at Lake Junaluska. Peace Conference Leaders include: Marian Wright Edelman, Dr. Jeni Stepanek, Bishop Kenneth Carder, and Dr. Luther E. Smith. More information at this website:
http://www.lakejunaluska.com/peace/
09/19/10 TRANSITION ASHEVILLE ORIENTATION Time is 1:30 to 3 PM at the Unity Center at 2041 Old Fanning Bridge Road in Mills River. If you or your friends would like to know more about the Transition Initiative and what Transition Asheville has to offer, consider attending an orientation. You will see a short film with a discussion to follow and learn about opportunities to create a resilient community in the Asheville area.
09/21/10 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE More information at http://www.internationaldayofpeace.org/ UN Secretary Ban Ki-Moon has called this year’s celebration Peace, Youth and Development.
09/25/10 to 09/26/10 VOICES OF THE MOUNTAINS Conference and workshops in DC around Mountain Top Removal. More information on http://appalachiarising.org/voices-from-the-mountains/. This will be followed with a National Day of Action (nation wide) and a lobbying day in DC.
09/27/10 to 10/1/10 BE PEACE FOUNDATIONS COURSE This is in Charlotte at Unity of Charlotte , and is a multi-day event. BePeace is a practice of coherence through appreciation, and connection to universal needs through empathy and honesty. Lectures and experiential small group exercises will be used. Registration fee. For more information, go to www.rasurinternational.org.
09/27/10 NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION ON MOUNTAIN TOP REMOVAL More information at http://appalachiarising.org/day-of-action/. This will be followed on 9/28/10 with a lobbying day in DC.
10/02/10 ONE NATION WORKING TOGETHER MARCH IN DC A major mobilization, One Nation Working Together (ONWT), is being planned for October 2, 2010, with a large march in DC. United for Peace and Justice has endorsed this effort and is participating in core planning and organizing. This was also endorsed by Veterans for Peace.
10/03/10 TO 10/10/10 KEEP SPACE FOR PEACE WEEK
10/06/10 WARREN WILSON COLLEGE sustainability speakers series Bill McKibben on October 6, 2010 @ 7 PM will present in the Warren Wilson College Chapel, as the primary speaker for the 2nd annual Headwaters Gathering, a partnership event of Warren Wilson, The Wilderness Society and Orion magazine. Bill is the founder of “350.org” which is holding a day of action on 10-10-10. More information at http://www.warren-wilson.edu/~ELC/New_ELC_Website_/Audio_Recordings.php
10/08/10 to 10/10/10 CODEPINK SOUTHEAST REGIONAL PLANNING WEEKEND Join CODEPINK TN coordinators Elizabeth Barger and Ashley Offt, CODEPINK national organizer Rae Abileah, and women from throughout the Southeast for an unforgettable weekend of sisterhood, storytelling, learning singing, strategizing, and taking action for a more peaceful world! This will be held at THE FARM in Summertown, TN. They will have an action on 10/10/10 to counter global climate change. Go here for more information and to register: http://www.codepinkalert.org//section.php?id=432
10/10/10 CROP WALK. CROP stands for Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty. Donors can direct their funds to go to one of 19 different international aid efforts. 25% of the donation stays locally for local food bank efforts. Complete information is available on the web at cropwalkab.org.
10/10/10 CLIMATE ACTION DAY (350 PROJECT)
11/05/10 REMEMBER FALLUJAH WEEK
11/11/10 WARREN WILSON COLLEGE SUSTAINABILITY SPEAKERS SERIES Lester Brown on November 11, 2010 @ 7 PM will present in the Warren Wilson College Chapel. More information at:
http://www.warren-wilson.edu/~ELC/New_ELC_Website_/Audio_Recordings.php
11/20/10 STAND UP, STAND DOWN BY VETERANS FOR PEACE More information to come!
Tags: 350 Project, BePeace, CROP, Episcopal Peace Fellowship, Green Party, headwaters gathering, One Nation Working Together, Peacetown, Progressive Democrats of America, Rainbow Push, social action, Transition Asheville, veterans for peace, Voices of the Mountains, WNC coalition for death penalty repeal, WNC Physiclans for Social Responsibility
Posted by admin on Aug 9, 2010 in
Local Social Action,
Other Events Provided for us by Susan Oehler
08/09/10 Anniversary of the bombing of Nagasaki – 65 years ago. Nuclear weapons are still with us.
08/10/10 PEACETOWN MEETING This will be at the Top Floor Studio office http://www.topfloorstudio.com/index.php?/directions.html at 58 ½ North Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC. Time is 6:30 PM. When you follow the above link for directions, there are parking suggestions given. After 6, street parking is free and Rankin and Civic Center parking decks are also close. There will be a peacetown sign on the door.
08/11/10 DO IT YOURSELF ENERGY AUDIT & HOME IMPROVEMENT WORKSHOP This is sponsored by the City of Asheville Office of Sustainability. It is at 6 PM at the Reid Center on Livingston Street in Asheville. This will cover energy budgeting, energy audits, how to prioritize where to put your money in improving your home. No cost, but you must RSVP by calling 251-4057 or email ksmithson@ashevillenc.gov. More information here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTvoNYtMnCA
08/14/10 RIVERFEST RAFT RACE Veterans for Peace, Chapter 99, will be participating in this. The “race” will be from Hominy Creek to French Broad River Park. Riverlink is hosting this, and there will be arts and crafts, music, food and children’s activities also at the French Broad River Park.
08/15/10 ETHICAL SOCIETY OF ASHEVILLE “Compassionate Communication: An Empathetic Approach To Conflict Resolution” is the topic. It will be presented by Jerry Donoghue, a trainer in the approach and director of the Asheville Compassionate Communication Center. Jerry will provide an experiential introduction to the Compassionate Communication model (also known as Nonviolent Communication), share a brief overview of the compassionate communication model and then demonstrate how the model works in difficult situations by doing role-plays of real-life situations with those in attendance. You will learn about this communication method that has been featured at American Ethical Union Lay Leadership Summer Schools and the AEU Annual Assembly as a strategy for eliciting the best in others and, thereby in ourselves. As usual the meeting will be at the Botanical Gardens, 2:00 – 3:30. There will be a discussion period following the presentation and, following the meeting, there will be time for informal conversation. All are welcome!
08/20/10 to 08/22/10 SOUTHEAST ENERGY EXPO This will be held at the Agricultural Center on Airport Road. More information to come.
09/11/10 GREEN PARTY – PEACETOWN PICNIC This will be at Riverside Park, time is noon to 6 PM.
09/18/10 to 09/21/10 PEACE FOR THE WORLD’S CHILDREN This is going to be held at Lake Junaluska. Peace Conference Leaders include:
Marian Wright Edelman, Dr. Jeni Stepanek, Bishop Kenneth Carder, and Dr. Luther E. Smith.
More information at this website: http://www.lakejunaluska.com/peace/
09/27/10 to 10/1/10 BePeace Foundations Course This is in Charlotte at Unity of Charlotte , and is a multi-day event. BePeace is a practice of coherence through appreciation, and connection to universal needs through empathy and honesty. Lectures and experiential small group exercises will be used. Registration fee. For more information, go to www.rasurinternational.org.
10/02/10 ONE NATION WORKING TOGETHER MARCH IN DC A major mobilization, One Nation Working Together (ONWT), is being planned for October 2, 2010, with a large march in DC. United for Peace and Justice has endorsed this effort and is participating in core planning and organizing. This was also endorsed by Veterans for
Peace.
11/05/10 REMEMBER FALLUJAH WEEK
11/20/10 STAND UP, STAND DOWN BY VETERANS FOR PEACE
More information to come!
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ONGOING EVENTS
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TUESDAY Veterans for Peace have a weekly vigil at 5 PM at Pack Square Peacetown meets on Tuesdays. Contact Steve at earthsun2@gmail.com for more information.
WEDNESDAY Haywood Peace Vigilers have a weekly vigil at 4 PM at Haywood Country Courthouse in Waynesville.
FRIDAY Women in Black have a weekly vigil at 5 PM at Pack Square in Asheville Women in Black have a weekly vigil at noon at the Old Courthouse in Hendersonville WORLD CINEMA EVERY
FRIDAY at the Courtyard Gallery at the Phil Mechanic Building at 109 Roberts St in Asheville. Door opens at 7:30 PM and closes at 8 PM. Donations accepted. Film reviews at http://www.mountianx.com/movies. For the month of August, they will be covering movies about the cold war and anti-nukes movies. August 10th will be FAIL SAFE and August 17th is Dr. Strangelove.
SATURDAY Transylvanians for Peace have a weekly vigil at noon in front of the courthouse in Brevard.
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Tags: social action, sustainability
Posted by admin on Jul 27, 2010 in
Local Social Action,
Peace & Justice Provided for us by Susan Oehler
07/27/10
PEACETOWN MEETING This will be at the Top Floor Studio office http://www.topfloorstudio.com/index.php?/directions.html at 58 ½ North Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC. Time is 6:30 PM. When you follow the above link for directions, there are parking suggestions given. After 6, street parking is free and Rankin and Civic Center parking decks are also close. There will be a peacetown sign on the door.
09/11/10
GREEN PARTY PICNIC This will be at Riverside Park, time TBA.
09/27/10 to 10/1/10
Be Peace Foundations Course This is in Charlotte at Unity of Charlotte , and is a multi-day event. BePeace is a practice of coherence through appreciation, and connection to universal needs through empathy and honesty. Lectures and experiential small group exercises will be used. Registration fee. For more information, go to www.rasurinternational.org.
11/20/10
STAND UP, STAND DOWN BY VETERANS FOR PEACE More information to come!
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With your support we are able to send a message to Congress demanding an end to the Afghanistan war. Please help us build the numbers by forwarding this to five of your friends and encouraging them to visit this page and sign the petition – http://www.facebook.com/rethinkafghanistan?v=app_11007063052 Sincerely, Robert Greenwald and Derrick Crowe from Rethink Afghanistan
Tags: Be Peace, Green Party, Peacetown, social action
Provided for us by Susan Oehler
7/22/10 TRANSITION ASHEVILLE MEETING 90-minute orientations consist of a 30-minute video and then some discussion. They are the perfect event to bring friends and family to if you’d like them to know more about the Transition movement. The following orientations are scheduled: Unitarian Universalist Church at Charlotte and Edwin in Asheville, at 7 pm on Thursday, July 22. Also on the first Mondays of the month at Firestorm Cafe at 7 PM.
07/27/10 PEACETOWN MEETING This will be at the Top Floor Studio office http://www.topfloorstudio.com/index.php?/directions.html at 58 ½ North Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC. Time is 6:30 PM. When you follow the above link for directions, there are parking suggestions given. After 6, street parking is free and Rankin and Civic Center parking decks are also close. There will be a peacetown sign on the door.
09/11/10 GREEN PARTY PICNIC This will be at Riverside Park, time TBA. 1
1/20/10 STAND UP, STAND DOWN BY VETERANS FOR PEACE More information to come!
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Event organizers: Be sure to enter your events on our community calendars – MAIN, Mountain Express, and Asheville Citizen Times
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The NAACP has a petition against racism and intolerance and hate.
* I believe all Americans have equal rights and equal value.
* I cherish the diverse cultures, beliefs, and values of America.
* I believe we can disagree without being disagreeable.
* I repudiate all acts of racism and hate, both in words and action.
* I have faith in the promise of America – a promise built on mutual respect, common civility, and hope for a better tomorrow.
* I commit to building that better America by participating actively and peacefully in the democratic process. We are one people. We are one nation. I’m an NAACP American. The NAACP is asking the Tea Party to denounce racism clearly and indisputably, and they’re succeeding. Just today the Tea Party Federation kicked out the entire “Tea Party Express” group over its leader’s hateful remarks. But more pressure is needed to make sure it doesn’t stop there. I just signed the pledge to make it known that I support the NAACP’s condemnation of all racist acts committed by members of the Tea Party. You can join me, and the NAACP, to stop the hate. Add your name to the pledge: http://action.naacp.org/AgainstHate As NAACP President and CEO Ben Jealous said, “We’ve seen the signs, we’ve heard the slurs, and all we’re asking is for you to act responsibly and say there’s no space for bigots in the Tea Party.” Make sure the NAACP knows they have your support — sign the pledge: http://action.naacp.org/AgainstHate Thanks!
FYI:
Kabuki Activism: Obama, Axelrod Engage on Unemployment Extension After Outcome Decided
I’ve noticed a disturbing trend of the White House ramping up its rhetorical machinery only after a gain has been secured. Organizing for America is becoming famous for sending out emails on votes where the outcome is pre-ordained; they did it last week with the Wall Street reform vote in the Senate, after enough Senators made their positions known to get to 60 votes. Now it’s happening again on unemployment insurance. President Obama’s weekly address was hard-hitting and actually welcome, slamming Republicans for opting to “filibuster our recovery and obstruct our progress.” David Axelrod followed up with an email to supporters. The White House on Saturday deployed senior advisor David Axelrod to bolster President Barack Obama’s political attack on Senate Republicans for blocking extension of unemployment benefits. Axelrod, echoing Obama’s weekly radio address, circulated an email that calls on Republicans to allow an up-or-down vote: “Unemployment insurance is a vital lifeline for many families struggling to find work in these tough times. Over the past few weeks, that lifeline has disappeared for more than 2 million Americans, and if Congress doesn’t act, that number will grow to 3.2 million people by the end of this month,” Axelrod writes. I’m happy to see the White House enter the playing field on unemployment benefits, but this is a fait accompli. Fifteen minutes after Carte Goodwin gets sworn in on Tuesday as West Virginia’s newest Senator, the Senate will vote to proceed on the unemployment bill, and they will have the votes for passage.
Rest of the article here: http://news.firedoglake.com/2010/07/18/kabuki-activism-obama-axelrod-engage-on-unemployment-extension-after-outcome-decided/
Tags: activism, Peactown, Transition Asheville, veterans for peace
Provided for us by Susan Oehler
07/04/10 – The start of SUMMER CAMP OUT NOW in DC with Cindy Sheehan.
This will be ongoing for a few weeks.
07/05/10 TRANSITION TOWN ORIENTATION
Members of the local Transition Town chapter introduce key concepts related to peak oil and community resilience at this 90 minute long orientation featuring video excerpts from “The End of Suburbia.”
07/08/10 Transition Asheville Sustainability Potluck and Potlatch This is at Jubilee Church on Wall Street in downtown Asheville at 6 PM. Bring a dish, your own utensils, and an item to give away that still has useful life in it.
07/16/10 FILM AT UU CHURCH ASHEVILLE
What if all the expectations you have about the future are completely wrong? “Blind Spot” is a documentary film that illustrates the current oil and energy crisis that our world is facing. Whatever measures of ignorance, greed, wishful thinking, we have put ourselves at a crossroad, which offers two paths with dire consequences. If we continue to burn fossil fuels we will choke the life out of the planet and if we don’t our way of life will collapse. Come see a showing of this film Friday, July 16 at 7 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 1 Edwin Place, in Asheville.
07/22/10 TRANSITION ASHEVILLE MEETING
These 90-minute orientations consist of a 30-minute video and then some discussion. They are the perfect event to bring friends and family to if you’d like them to know more about the Transition movement. The following orientations are scheduled: Unitarian Universalist Church at Charlotte and Edwin in Asheville, at 7 pm on Thursday, July 22. Also on the first Mondays of the month at Firestorm Cafe at 7 PM.
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ONGOING EVENTS
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TUESDAY
Veterans for Peace have a weekly vigil at 5 PM at Pack Square
Peacetown meets on the first, third and fifth Tuesdays. Contact Steve at earthsun2@gmail.com for more information.
WEDNESDAY
Haywood Peace Vigilers have a weekly vigil at 4 PM at Haywood County Courthouse in Waynesville.
FRIDAY
Women in Black have a weekly vigil at 5 PM at Pack Square in Asheville
Women in Black have a weekly vigil at noon at the Old Courthouse in Hendersonville
WORLD CINEMA EVERY FRIDAY at the Courtyard Gallery at the Phil Mechanic Building at 109 Roberts St in Asheville. Door opens at 7:30 PM and closes at 8 PM. Donations accepted. Film reviews at http://www.mountianx.com/movies. June’s theme is Japanese Cinema and July’s theme is Nationalist Films with a twist.
July 9 – “Ballad of a Soldier” (1959) – Grigori Chukhrai, Russia
July 16 – “King of Hearts” (1966) – Philippe De Broca, France
July 23 – “Johnny Got His Gun” (1971) – Dalton Trumbo, USA
July 30 – “Europa Europa” (1990) – Agnieszka Holland, France
SATURDAY
Transylvanians for Peace have a weekly vigil at noon in front of the courthouse in Brevard.
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ACTIONS AND READINGS
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VETERANS FOR PEACE INFORMATION
Veterans For Peace has a radio program on WPVM-103.5 FM at 5 PM every Wed. They are also on URTV on Wednesday at 7 PM.
VFP CHAPTER 099: http://vfpchapter099wnc.blogspot.com/ WAR CRIMES TIMES:http://www.WarCrimesTimes.org/
RESERVE THE DATE: November 20, 2010 — “Stand Up / Stand Down” Diana Wortham Theater, Asheville, NC
Visit VFP HQ at the Phil Mechanic Studios: 109 Roberts Street (the corner of Haywood and Roberts), Asheville, 28801. 828-258-1800 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 828-258-1800 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Hours: Tue-Sat 11 to 3 pm
The above is a new location and is in the River Arts District.
FROM AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
Abused by the Taliban. Battered by the Pakistani army. Attacked by U.S. Drones.
Protect civilians in northwest Pakistan from suffering in a hellish human rights free zone.
When I saw people putting the dead bodies of my children, parents, and other relatives in bed I couldn’t bear it anymore and fell on the ground. I lost my sense…as if hell fell on me.” This shocking testimony comes from a 25-year old Pakistani man who lost nine family members when two shells, fired by Pakistani security forces, hit his house. Far from an isolated incident, the civilian killings took place in the alarmingly violent and lawless tribal areas of northwest Pakistan. The residents in these regions are subject to horrific abuses by the Pakistani Taliban and have no legal protection by the Pakistani government. Most disturbing is the fact that they are increasingly attacked on three different fronts – by the Taliban, by the Pakistani army and by U.S. Drone strikes. Yet the suffering of the people of this area has been ignored, sacrificed in the name of geopolitical interests. Blow off the veil of silence. Sign our petition urging the U.S. Government to face the human right crisis in northwest Pakistan.
Http://takeaction.amnestyusa.org/siteapps/advocacy/index.aspx?c=jhKPIXPCIoE&b=2590179&template=x.ascx&action=14450&ICID=E1006A02&tr=y&auid=6549948
Tags: Amnesty International, Haywood Peace Vigilers, social action, Transition Asheville, Transylvanians for Peace, vfp, women in black, World Cinema
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06/28/10 AFTER STONEWALL FILM In celebration of the anniversary of the Stonewall riots, a monumental turning point in the history of the gay rights movement, we will be showing the film After Stonewall. The film focuses on the outcome of the riots, as well as the way that the movement took off after the events of June 28th. Time is 7 PM. This is at Firestorm Cafe.
06/29/10 PEACETOWN MEETING Location is Phil Mechanics Studio in River Arts district, time is 6:15. 07/01/10 VETERANS FOR PEACE MEETING This will start at 6:30 PM and it is held in the Phil Mechanics Building in the River Arts District.
07/01/10 Talk on WHO WILL CONTROL THE INTERNET IN THE 21ST CENTURY? At 7:30 PM at Jubilee on Wall Street, Wally Bowen will be discussing “Who Will Control the Internet in the 21st-Century?” No charge. For more information, go to: http://main.nc.us/spotlights/wwcti.pdf
07/03/10 – 07/05/10 RESISTANCE FOR A NUCLEAR-FREE FUTURE AT MARYVILLE COLLEGE, MARYVILLE & Y-12 NUCLEAR WEAPONS COMPLEX, OAK RIDGE, TENNESSEE This gathering is for people who advocate, practice and/or support nonviolent direct action, civil resistance and civil disobedience in the struggle to stop nuclear power and abolish nuclear weapons. At a critical time in the movement for a nuclear-free future, we are coming together to increase awareness and action around nuclear issues, and create an opportunity for new and seasoned activists to meet and strategize for a nuclear-free future! More information at: http://nukewatch.com/30th/index.htm
07/04/10 – The start of SUMMER CAMP OUT NOW in DC with Cindy Sheehan.
07/08/10 Transition Asheville Sustainability Potluck and Potlatch This is at Jubilee Church on Wall Street in downtown Asheville at 6 PM. Bring a dish, your own utensils, and an item to give away that still has useful life in it.
07/16/10 FILM AT UU CHURCH ASHEVILLE What if all the expectations you have about the future are completely wrong? ”Blind Spot” is a documentary film that “illustrates the current oil and energy crisis that our world is facing. Whatever measures of ignorance, greed, wishful thinking, we have put ourselves at a crossroad, which offers two paths with dire consequences. If we continue to burn fossil fuels we will choke the life out of the planet and if we don’t our way of life will collapse.” (IMDB summary) Come see a showing of this film Friday, July 16 at 7 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 1 Edwin Place, in Asheville.
07/22/10 TRANSITION ASHEVILLE MEETING These 90-minute orientations consist of a 30-minute video and then some discussion. They are the perfect event to bring friends and family to if you’d like them to know more about the Transition movement. The following orientations are scheduled: Unitarian Universalist Church at Charlotte and Edwin in Asheville, at 7 pm on Thursday, July 22. Also on the first Mondays of the month at Firestorm Cafe at 7 PM.
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ONGOING EVENTS
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TUESDAY
Veterans for Peace have a weekly vigil at 5 PM at Pack Square Peacetown meets on the first, third and fifth Tuesdays. Contact Steve at earthsun2@gmail.com for more information.
WEDNESDAY
Haywood Peace Vigilers have a weekly vigil at 4 PM at Haywood Country Courthouse in Waynesville.
FRIDAY
Women in Black have a weekly vigil at 5 PM at Pack Square in Asheville Women in Black have a weekly vigil at noon at the Old Courthouse in Hendersonville
WORLD CINEMA every Friday at the Courtyard Gallery at the Phil Mechanic Building at 109 Roberts St in Asheville. Door opens at 7:30 PM and closes at 8 PM. Donations accepted. Film reviews at http://www.mountianx.com/movies. June’s theme is Japanese Cinema and July’s theme is Nationalist Films with a twist. July 2 – “The Burmese Harp” (1956) – Kon Ichikawa, Japan July 9 – “Ballard of a Soldier” (1959) – Grigori Chukhrai, Russia July 16 – “King of Hearts” (1966) – Philippe De Broca, France July 23 – “Johnny Got His Gun” (1971) – Dalton Trumbo, USA July 30 – “Europa Europa” (1990) – Agnieszka Holland, France
SATURDAY
Transylvanians for Peace have a weekly vigil at noon in front of the courthouse in Brevard.
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Actions and Readings
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VETERANS FOR PEACE INFORMATION Veterans For Peace has a radio program on WPVM-103.5 FM at 5 PM every Wed. They are also on URTV on Wednesday at 7 PM. VFP CHAPTER 099: http://vfpchapter099wnc.blogspot.com/ WAR CRIMES TIMES:http://www.WarCrimesTimes.org/
RESERVE THE DATE: November 20, 2010 — “Stand Up / Stand Down” Diana Wortham Theater, Asheville, NC Visit VFP HQ at the Phil Mechanic Studios: 109 Roberts Street (the corner of Haywood and Roberts), Asheville, 28801. (828-258-1800 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 828-258-1800 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 828-258-1800 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 828-258-1800 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 828-258-1800 end_of_the_skype_highlighting). Hours: Tue-Sat 11 to 3 pm The above is a new location and is in the River Arts District.
RESISTANCE FOR A NUCLEAR-FREE FUTURE CONFERENCE
*PLEASE REGISTER TODAY!* *We need to provide Maryville College with a solid number to plan space and meals.* Don’t miss this summer’s anti-nuclear resistance gathering to mark the 30th anniversaries of the Nuclear Resister, Nukewatch and the Plowshares Eight! *At a critical time in the movement for a nuclear-free future, we are coming together to increase awareness and action around nuclear issues, and create an opportunity for new and seasoned activists to meet and strategize for a nuclear-free future!* *Yes,* there’s still time to register for the July 3-5* Resistance for a Nuclear-Free Future* gathering at Maryville College and Y-12 nuclear weapons complex, Tennessee, organized by the Oak Ridge Environmental Peace Alliance, Nukewatch and the Nuclear Resister! *Registration deadline is June 11* to guarantee a dorm room and meals at Maryville College! Go to http://nukewatch.com/30th/index.htm for more information, or call Felice or Jack at 520-323-8697 or Bonnie or John at 715-472-4185.
*NETWORKING**NONVIOLENCE TRAINING**TALKS**STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE**MUSIC** NONVIOLENT PROTEST AND ACTION* * AT THE Y-12 NUCLEAR WEAPONS COMPLEX*
*WORKSHOPS ON:* The Plowshares Movement; Blockading; Supporting Activists in Prison; Songs to Sing at Actions and in Jail; International Law, Resistance and Nuclear Weapons; Representing Yourself in Court; Anti-war Resistance; Think Outside the Bomb; War Tax Resistance; Doing Time; Nuclear Power; Nuclear Weapons; Nuclear Waste; Depleted Uranium; New Bombplex; Nukes in Space. *Join us!!* Fr. Carl Kabat, Sr.
Tags: anti-nuclear, glbt, MAIN, Peacetown, peak oil, sustainability, Transition Asheville, veterans for peace, women in black
