UPCOMING EVENTS
03/19/12 EXPLORING THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT
“The Israel Lobby” is a documentary about the political influence of the American-Israeli Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) on US policy in support of Israel. It features interviews with John Mersheimer and Stephen Walt, Tony Judt, and others. This is part of a series of three film and discussion programs at three different locations in March. The location for this event is Black Mountain Library and the time is 7 to 9 PM. Free and open to the public. Discussion Facilitated by Tony Bing, Ph.D., retired professor of Peace Studies, Earlham College. Sponsored by Western Carolinians for Peace and Justice in the Middle East. More information at jamara03@bellsouth.net.
03/19/12 ISLAMIC PACIFISM: GLOBAL MUSLIMS IN THE POST-OSAMA ERA
This even will be a lecture by Arsalan Iftikhar. It will be held at 7 PM in the Humanities Lecture Hall at UNCA. Arsalan Iftikhar is an international human rights lawyer, global media commentator, founder of www.TheMuslimGuy.com and author of the book Islamic Pacifism: Global Muslims in the Post-Osama Era. Lecture topics will include the future of the Arab Spring, Muslims in a post-9/11 America, the future of Islam and the West, and the history of Islamophobia. Co-sponsored by the Muslim Student Association, Student Activities and Integrative Learning, Office of the Provost, Student Affairs, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Intercultural Center, Campus Recreation, Campus Life, Cultural Events and Special Academic Programs.
03/20/12 PRESENTATION ON U.S. POLICY AND ITS IMPACT ON NICARAGUA
We'll be doing a slide show and reading at Malaprop's at 7 PM. Paul Dix and Pam Fitzpatrick both worked against US funding of the Contra War in the 1980s. Paul worked as a photographer in Nicaragua from 1985 to 1990. In 2001 he selected 100 Nicaraguans for follow up and he and Pam began return trips to Nicaragua in search of these 100. After 4 trips for a total of 18 months they located nearly everyone they searched for. With this material they produced the bilingual photo/testimony book, "Nicaragua: Surviving the Legacy of US Policy." Their presentation begins with slides of the beauty of Nicaragua, then briefly reviews the history of US involvement in the affairs of Nicaragua, a bit about the genesis of the book, followed by "then and now" photos with music, then they focus on 3 or 4 individuals from the book. No charge.
03/20/12 SECOND EMERGENCY LAKOTA SOLIDARITY PLANNING SESSION
Presented by Naomi Archer at 5 PM at Firestorm Café and Books. Traditional Lakota elders and activists on Pine Ridge Reservation are asking for immediate solidarity assistance in the face of escalating violence and retaliation against them and their families, as they seek justice and accountability for decades of human rights abuses leading to the ongoing genocide of their people. A presentation and planning session will be held Tuesday afternoon from 5pm to 6:30pm.
03/20/12 PERFORMANCE BY THE MEET TALK ACT AFFINITY GROUP SINGERS
“Breaking up is hard to do” but Bank of America can do it now! The Bank of America, which is teetering at the edge of criminality and collapse, has generously provided us with the excuse and opportunity to sing, dance, and protest on the first day of spring. We are trying to persuade Bank of America and the US Government to work together to perform an orderly breakup of the bank so that jobs and investments are maintained. Please join Occupy Asheville's Meet Talk Act Nonviolent Affinity Group Tuesday, March 20 for this extravaganza. Location is in front of the bank at 68 Patton Avenue, across from Pritchard Park. Time is noon to 1 PM. Bring your dancing shoes!
03/21/12 EXPLORING THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT
“The Israel Lobby” is a documentary about the political influence of the American-Israeli Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) on US policy in support of Israel. It features interviews with John Mersheimer and Stephen Walt, Tony Judt, and others. This is part of a series of three film and discussion programs at three different locations in March. The location for this event is Brooks-Howell House at 366 Merrimon Avenue in Asheville, and the time is 3:15 to 5 PM. Free and open to the public. Discussion Facilitated by Tony Bing, Ph.D., retired professor of Peace Studies, Earlham College. Sponsored by Western Carolinians for Peace and Justice in the Middle East. More information at jamara03@bellsouth.net.
03/21/12 STAND AGAINST RACISM EVENT
The Center for Diversity Education will be offering two free trainings on Assessing Common Office Space in support of Stand Against Racism with the YWCA of Asheville.
**March 21 from 9:00- 10:00 at the Asheville Chamber of Commerce
**April 5 from 4:00 - 5:00 at the YWCA of Asheville
Assessing Common Office Space Workshop - When a customer or employee walks into your place of business, house of worship, school, or community center do they feel welcomed? At this hour long participatory workshop, participants will learn to assess a space for visual images, accessibility, and historical cues to create a welcoming climate for a wider, more inclusive community. Join the Chamber and YWCA to gain tools for assessing your organization's or business's inclusiveness. Speaker Deborah Miles, Diversity Education Instructor with UNCA, will take the group through a hands-on activity to evaluate a space. We encourage you to take the tool back to your space and conduct your own evaluation in time for "The Stand" on April 27. Haven't Signed Up Yet for "The Stand"? If you haven't signed up yet to be a Participating Site of the 2012 Stand Against Racism, you still have time! Simply sign up by clicking www.standagainstracism.org.
03/21/12 ENVIRONMENTAL FILM AND DISCUSSION AT WARREN WILSON COLLEGE
The film “Green Fire” will be shown at Cannon Lounge at Warren Wilson College at 8 PM. The public is invited to see the first full-length, high-definition documentary film ever made about legendary conservationist Aldo Leopold and his environmental legacy. “Green Fire” partners include The U.S. Forest Service, N.C. Leopold Education Project; N.C. Cooperative Extension; The Wilderness Society; The Nature Conservancy; Western North Carolina Alliance; Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy; and Land Trust for the Little Tennessee. For more information about the local showings, call Jill Gottesman, with The Wilderness Society, at 828-587-9453. For more information about the movie, visit www.GreenFireMovie.com.
03/22/12 EXPLORING THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT
“The Israel Lobby” is a documentary about the political influence of the American-Israeli Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) on US policy in support of Israel. It features interviews with John Mersheimer and Stephen Walt, Tony Judt, and others. This is part of a series of three film and discussion programs at three different locations in March. The location for this event is Firestorm Café and Books in Asheville, and the time is 6 to 8 PM. Free and open to the public. Discussion Facilitated by Tony Bing, Ph.D., retired professor of Peace Studies, Earlham College. Sponsored by Western Carolinians for Peace and Justice in the Middle East. More information at jamara03@bellsouth.net.
03/22/12 “CLEAN WATER NOT COAL ASH” COOKOUT AND RALLY
In honor of World Water Day, the Western North Carolina Alliance, Appalachian Voices and partners are inviting the public to a “Clean Water NOT Coal Ash” cookout and rally from 5-7 PM at Lake Julian Park. http://wnca.org/alliance-hosts-clean-water-not-coal-ash-cookout-and-rally/
03/22/12 FUND RAISER FOR “HOPE TO HOME”
A delicious lasagna dinner and hilarious musical entertainment by Opera Creations will be provided for a $10 ticket ($25 per family). This will be held at First Baptist Church at 5 Oak Street in Asheville. Time is 5:45 to 8 PM.
03/23/12 - 03/25/12 SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL CONVERGENCE OF OCCUPATIONS
http://www.occupysoutheast.org/
03/24/12 CAMPAIGN FOR SOUTHERN EQUALITY VOLUNTEER TRAINING
This will include the WE DO Volunteer Training and CSE Family Dinner. Location is Friendship Hall at First Congregational UCC at 20 Oak Street in Asheville. Time is 5 to 7 PM. BYOB and a favorite dish. LGBT people and allies of all ages welcome.
03/25/12 RELATIONAL ORGANIZING ON AMENDMENT ONE
Discussion and examination of the amendment, reflecting on how it will impact our lives and our communities. Specific emphasis placed on building, practicing, and refining skills employed in relational organizing--telling our stories in a short, compelling, targeted fashion with the people already in our lives to encourage them to come out to vote against A1 on May 8. Free and Open to Asheville community members. Specific LGBTQIA organization leaders will also invited. Time is 3 PM and location is Firestorm Café and Books.
03/27/12 COMMUNITY FORUM ON AMENDMENT ONE
The Asheville-Buncombe Community Relations Council (ABCRC) and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville (UUCA) will host a community forum discussing Amendment One, from 7:30-9:30pm at the UUCA at 1 Edwin Place, Asheville.
03/30/12 NATIONAL OCCUPATION OF WASHINGTON DC
http://nowdc.org/ or The National Occupation of Washington, DC - Occupy Powers
03/31/12 BOOK DISCUSSION AT FIRESTORM CAFÉ AND BOOKS
This book discussion will be on “The Man Who Quit Money” and will be held at 1 PM. This is free and open to the public. In the autumn of 2000, Daniel Suelo deposited his life savings—all thirty dollars of it – in a phone booth. He has lived without money ever since. And he has never felt so free, or so much at peace.
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ONGOING EVENTS
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SUNDAY
Episcopal Peace Fellowship holds a weekly vigil from 4:30 to 5 PM at All Soul's Cathedral.
TUESDAY
Veterans for Peace have a weekly vigil at 5 PM at Pack Square, Vance Monument
Occupy Asheville Meet Talk Act Nonviolent Affinity Group meets at 4:30 PM at the Chocolate Lounge (second floor) at 10 South Lexington in Asheville. Contact earthsun2@gmail.com for more info.
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.
Occupy General Assembly at 6 PM at Pritchard Park.
THURSDAY
Asheville Homeless Network meeting at 2 PM at Firestorm Cafe.
FRIDAY
Women in Black have a vigil at 5 PM at Pack Square (Asheville) on the first Friday of the month.
Women in Black have a weekly vigil at noon at the City Hall in Hendersonville
SATURDAY
Transylvanians for Peace and WNC Physicians for Social Responsibility have a weekly vigil at noon in front of the courthouse in Brevard.
OCCUPY WALL STREET ASHEVILLE
Go to www.occupyasheville.org for more information, or call 888-378-0788. Information on Occupy Asheville late breaking events: http://www.occupyasheville.org/events/
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ACTIONS AND READINGS
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03/19/12 EXPLORING THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT
“The Israel Lobby” is a documentary about the political influence of the American-Israeli Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) on US policy in support of Israel. It features interviews with John Mersheimer and Stephen Walt, Tony Judt, and others. This is part of a series of three film and discussion programs at three different locations in March. The location for this event is Black Mountain Library and the time is 7 to 9 PM. Free and open to the public. Discussion Facilitated by Tony Bing, Ph.D., retired professor of Peace Studies, Earlham College. Sponsored by Western Carolinians for Peace and Justice in the Middle East. More information at jamara03@bellsouth.net.
03/19/12 ISLAMIC PACIFISM: GLOBAL MUSLIMS IN THE POST-OSAMA ERA
This even will be a lecture by Arsalan Iftikhar. It will be held at 7 PM in the Humanities Lecture Hall at UNCA. Arsalan Iftikhar is an international human rights lawyer, global media commentator, founder of www.TheMuslimGuy.com and author of the book Islamic Pacifism: Global Muslims in the Post-Osama Era. Lecture topics will include the future of the Arab Spring, Muslims in a post-9/11 America, the future of Islam and the West, and the history of Islamophobia. Co-sponsored by the Muslim Student Association, Student Activities and Integrative Learning, Office of the Provost, Student Affairs, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Intercultural Center, Campus Recreation, Campus Life, Cultural Events and Special Academic Programs.
03/20/12 PRESENTATION ON U.S. POLICY AND ITS IMPACT ON NICARAGUA
We'll be doing a slide show and reading at Malaprop's at 7 PM. Paul Dix and Pam Fitzpatrick both worked against US funding of the Contra War in the 1980s. Paul worked as a photographer in Nicaragua from 1985 to 1990. In 2001 he selected 100 Nicaraguans for follow up and he and Pam began return trips to Nicaragua in search of these 100. After 4 trips for a total of 18 months they located nearly everyone they searched for. With this material they produced the bilingual photo/testimony book, "Nicaragua: Surviving the Legacy of US Policy." Their presentation begins with slides of the beauty of Nicaragua, then briefly reviews the history of US involvement in the affairs of Nicaragua, a bit about the genesis of the book, followed by "then and now" photos with music, then they focus on 3 or 4 individuals from the book. No charge.
03/20/12 SECOND EMERGENCY LAKOTA SOLIDARITY PLANNING SESSION
Presented by Naomi Archer at 5 PM at Firestorm Café and Books. Traditional Lakota elders and activists on Pine Ridge Reservation are asking for immediate solidarity assistance in the face of escalating violence and retaliation against them and their families, as they seek justice and accountability for decades of human rights abuses leading to the ongoing genocide of their people. A presentation and planning session will be held Tuesday afternoon from 5pm to 6:30pm.
03/20/12 PERFORMANCE BY THE MEET TALK ACT AFFINITY GROUP SINGERS
“Breaking up is hard to do” but Bank of America can do it now! The Bank of America, which is teetering at the edge of criminality and collapse, has generously provided us with the excuse and opportunity to sing, dance, and protest on the first day of spring. We are trying to persuade Bank of America and the US Government to work together to perform an orderly breakup of the bank so that jobs and investments are maintained. Please join Occupy Asheville's Meet Talk Act Nonviolent Affinity Group Tuesday, March 20 for this extravaganza. Location is in front of the bank at 68 Patton Avenue, across from Pritchard Park. Time is noon to 1 PM. Bring your dancing shoes!
03/21/12 EXPLORING THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT
“The Israel Lobby” is a documentary about the political influence of the American-Israeli Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) on US policy in support of Israel. It features interviews with John Mersheimer and Stephen Walt, Tony Judt, and others. This is part of a series of three film and discussion programs at three different locations in March. The location for this event is Brooks-Howell House at 366 Merrimon Avenue in Asheville, and the time is 3:15 to 5 PM. Free and open to the public. Discussion Facilitated by Tony Bing, Ph.D., retired professor of Peace Studies, Earlham College. Sponsored by Western Carolinians for Peace and Justice in the Middle East. More information at jamara03@bellsouth.net.
03/21/12 STAND AGAINST RACISM EVENT
The Center for Diversity Education will be offering two free trainings on Assessing Common Office Space in support of Stand Against Racism with the YWCA of Asheville.
**March 21 from 9:00- 10:00 at the Asheville Chamber of Commerce
**April 5 from 4:00 - 5:00 at the YWCA of Asheville
Assessing Common Office Space Workshop - When a customer or employee walks into your place of business, house of worship, school, or community center do they feel welcomed? At this hour long participatory workshop, participants will learn to assess a space for visual images, accessibility, and historical cues to create a welcoming climate for a wider, more inclusive community. Join the Chamber and YWCA to gain tools for assessing your organization's or business's inclusiveness. Speaker Deborah Miles, Diversity Education Instructor with UNCA, will take the group through a hands-on activity to evaluate a space. We encourage you to take the tool back to your space and conduct your own evaluation in time for "The Stand" on April 27. Haven't Signed Up Yet for "The Stand"? If you haven't signed up yet to be a Participating Site of the 2012 Stand Against Racism, you still have time! Simply sign up by clicking www.standagainstracism.org.
03/21/12 ENVIRONMENTAL FILM AND DISCUSSION AT WARREN WILSON COLLEGE
The film “Green Fire” will be shown at Cannon Lounge at Warren Wilson College at 8 PM. The public is invited to see the first full-length, high-definition documentary film ever made about legendary conservationist Aldo Leopold and his environmental legacy. “Green Fire” partners include The U.S. Forest Service, N.C. Leopold Education Project; N.C. Cooperative Extension; The Wilderness Society; The Nature Conservancy; Western North Carolina Alliance; Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy; and Land Trust for the Little Tennessee. For more information about the local showings, call Jill Gottesman, with The Wilderness Society, at 828-587-9453. For more information about the movie, visit www.GreenFireMovie.com.
03/22/12 EXPLORING THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT
“The Israel Lobby” is a documentary about the political influence of the American-Israeli Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) on US policy in support of Israel. It features interviews with John Mersheimer and Stephen Walt, Tony Judt, and others. This is part of a series of three film and discussion programs at three different locations in March. The location for this event is Firestorm Café and Books in Asheville, and the time is 6 to 8 PM. Free and open to the public. Discussion Facilitated by Tony Bing, Ph.D., retired professor of Peace Studies, Earlham College. Sponsored by Western Carolinians for Peace and Justice in the Middle East. More information at jamara03@bellsouth.net.
03/22/12 “CLEAN WATER NOT COAL ASH” COOKOUT AND RALLY
In honor of World Water Day, the Western North Carolina Alliance, Appalachian Voices and partners are inviting the public to a “Clean Water NOT Coal Ash” cookout and rally from 5-7 PM at Lake Julian Park. http://wnca.org/alliance-hosts-clean-water-not-coal-ash-cookout-and-rally/
03/22/12 FUND RAISER FOR “HOPE TO HOME”
A delicious lasagna dinner and hilarious musical entertainment by Opera Creations will be provided for a $10 ticket ($25 per family). This will be held at First Baptist Church at 5 Oak Street in Asheville. Time is 5:45 to 8 PM.
03/23/12 - 03/25/12 SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL CONVERGENCE OF OCCUPATIONS
http://www.occupysoutheast.org/
03/24/12 CAMPAIGN FOR SOUTHERN EQUALITY VOLUNTEER TRAINING
This will include the WE DO Volunteer Training and CSE Family Dinner. Location is Friendship Hall at First Congregational UCC at 20 Oak Street in Asheville. Time is 5 to 7 PM. BYOB and a favorite dish. LGBT people and allies of all ages welcome.
03/25/12 RELATIONAL ORGANIZING ON AMENDMENT ONE
Discussion and examination of the amendment, reflecting on how it will impact our lives and our communities. Specific emphasis placed on building, practicing, and refining skills employed in relational organizing--telling our stories in a short, compelling, targeted fashion with the people already in our lives to encourage them to come out to vote against A1 on May 8. Free and Open to Asheville community members. Specific LGBTQIA organization leaders will also invited. Time is 3 PM and location is Firestorm Café and Books.
03/27/12 COMMUNITY FORUM ON AMENDMENT ONE
The Asheville-Buncombe Community Relations Council (ABCRC) and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville (UUCA) will host a community forum discussing Amendment One, from 7:30-9:30pm at the UUCA at 1 Edwin Place, Asheville.
03/30/12 NATIONAL OCCUPATION OF WASHINGTON DC
http://nowdc.org/ or The National Occupation of Washington, DC - Occupy Powers
03/31/12 BOOK DISCUSSION AT FIRESTORM CAFÉ AND BOOKS
This book discussion will be on “The Man Who Quit Money” and will be held at 1 PM. This is free and open to the public. In the autumn of 2000, Daniel Suelo deposited his life savings—all thirty dollars of it – in a phone booth. He has lived without money ever since. And he has never felt so free, or so much at peace.
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ONGOING EVENTS
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SUNDAY
Episcopal Peace Fellowship holds a weekly vigil from 4:30 to 5 PM at All Soul's Cathedral.
TUESDAY
Veterans for Peace have a weekly vigil at 5 PM at Pack Square, Vance Monument
Occupy Asheville Meet Talk Act Nonviolent Affinity Group meets at 4:30 PM at the Chocolate Lounge (second floor) at 10 South Lexington in Asheville. Contact earthsun2@gmail.com for more info.
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.
Occupy General Assembly at 6 PM at Pritchard Park.
THURSDAY
Asheville Homeless Network meeting at 2 PM at Firestorm Cafe.
FRIDAY
Women in Black have a vigil at 5 PM at Pack Square (Asheville) on the first Friday of the month.
Women in Black have a weekly vigil at noon at the City Hall in Hendersonville
SATURDAY
Transylvanians for Peace and WNC Physicians for Social Responsibility have a weekly vigil at noon in front of the courthouse in Brevard.
OCCUPY WALL STREET ASHEVILLE
Go to www.occupyasheville.org for more information, or call 888-378-0788. Information on Occupy Asheville late breaking events: http://www.occupyasheville.org/events/
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ACTIONS AND READINGS
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Take action: Stop Backdoor Bribery
Right now, members of Congress officially earn $174,000 a year. Officially. But that's not their real salary. As numerous media reports and first-hand accounts have shown, the way that many elected officials really make money is to secure high-paying lobbying jobs after leaving Congress, often with the very firms or companies for whom they have done legislative favors while still in office.
It's what you might call Backdoor Bribery—and we need your help to stop it.
So for instance, former Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd got a 762% raise after he retired from the Senate to work at the movie industry association. Based on available information, the average raise for a member of Congress who becomes an influence-peddler is 1452%.
It's so bad that some current members of Congress, whose retirement is still 10 months away, are already negotiating with lobbyists right now for jobs.
This is outrageous. There are 34 current members of Congress who have announced they are leaving office. We're sending a letter to each of them, asking them to tell the public who is offering them jobs and who they are negotiating with. The American people have the right to know: Who are members of Congress really working for?
Sign the letter here, addressed to the retiring members of Congress, and we'll deliver the petition with your name on it to their offices. Over the course of the next few weeks, we'll be doing follow-up work to get them to tell us who might be offering them backdoor bribes. And forward this email to your friends. Facebook it. Tweet it out.
It's supposed to be our government, not the lobbyists. Let's make it ours. Click here to sign the letter.
http://www.republicreport.org/2012/stop-backdoor-bribery-lette/
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Take action: Citizens for Creating Non-Partisan Redistricting Commission
To be delivered to: The North Carolina State House, The North Carolina State Senate, and Governor Beverly Perdue.
“We, the undersigned, demand that Governor Perdue create and that the NC Legislature approve a nonpartisan redistricting commission to draw up voting districts that represent the voters of North Carolina without influence by any political party.”
Go to this link to sign this petition:
http://signon.org/sign/citizens-for-creating?source=s.em.cr&r_by=181732&mailing_id=2626
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Join us every Wednesday for Asheville Green Drinks
Every Wednesday night at Posana Cafe, we invite you to grab a beer and join like minded individuals to discuss environmental issues and hear presendations by local environmental leaders. The events are casual and fun, starting at 5:30pm with the presentation beginning at 6pm. http://wnca.org/events/
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