UPCOMING EVENTS
06/12/12 MOVE TO AMEND MEETING
There is great news today in North Carolina. Members of your state Senate and House have just introduced resolutions calling for: "an amendment to the United States Constitution to restore republican democracy to the people of the United States, to clarify that corporations are not natural persons and should not be afforded the same rights as natural persons, and to state that money is not speech." It’s important that we show our support for these resolutions right away. Can you please call your state Senator and Representative now, and urge them to co-sponsor these bills (S.J.R. 937 and H.J.R. 1201)? Representative Fisher and Representative Keever are sponsors of the House resolution. Move to Amend will hold a meeting at 7 PM at the Jefferson House next to the Asheville Unitarian Universalist Church.
06/13/12 THE FOOD NETWORK MEETING
The Food Network provides support, publicity, and cross-pollination of ideas between the Asheville Food Policy Council and regional organizations/efforts for the creation of a healthy and resilient food supply in Asheville and Western North Carolina. Upcoming plans include a film series, as well as free gardening and food-related classes. Next Meeting: Tuesday, 6/13 at 7:00pm in West Asheville (contact Mary Lou for directions: marylou.kemph@yahoo.com). For more information about the food group email Dylan: livingvision@yahoo.com
06/13/12 MOVE TO AMEND LOBBY DAY IN RALEIGH
A van will be leaving Asheville on the evening of June 12. This lobby day is in support of a constitutional amendment saying that corporations are not people and money is not speech. Contact Tom Coulson at tomcoulson@aol.com for more information.
6/14/12 STOP NEW NUKE: SAFE CAROLINAS MEETING
Safe Carolinas meeting at 6:30pm at new location, Community Action Opportunities Bldg at 25 Gaston Street in Asheville. Join us in our effort to stop the construction of the WS LEE Nuclear Plant proposed by Duke Energy just 60 miles from Asheville. Contact Laura at Lsredoak@gmail.com or call 665-3668 for more information. All are welcome.
06/14/12 to 06/17/12 OCCUPY HENDERSONVILLE CAMP
Camp will run from 6-14-12 to 6-17-12. Current Schedule for June camp-in/teach-in: Thursday night after dark, screening the film "Why We Fight". Friday 3PM Bill Fisk, discussion about nuclear energy and green alternatives. Friday 5PM Harold Helickson, discussion about income inequality. Friday night after dark, screening the film "Inside Job". Saturday 11AM Chris Berg, discussion about corporate personhood. Saturday Noon-2PM Picket. Saturday 3PM Thomas Beckett, discussion about a sharing economy. Saturday night after dark, screening the film "Pray the Devil Back to Hell". Sunday, breakfast and break camp!
06/30/12 WNC PHYSICIANS FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY MEETING
The next WNC PSR monthly meeting will be at a private home (18 Birchwood Lane). Brown Bag lunch at noon with meeting from 12:30 to 2 PM. Everyone is welcome. Please go to www.wncpsr.org for more information, which includes how to get there and other details.
06/22/12 CULTURE OF RESISTANCE ROADSHOW
Deep Green Resistance, an environmental and social justice group, will be coming through Asheville on their Culture of Resistance Roadshow. This workshop/presentation is on Friday, June 22nd at The Firestorm Books and Café at 5 pm. The Roadshow workshop will cover the shortsightedness of many mainstream efforts to truly address the fundamental contradictions of our modern struggles, and present concrete steps to an equitable, thriving future. For more information: http://deepgreenresistance.org/action/resistanceroadshow/
06/23/12 to 06/24/12 CLIMATE ORGANIZING WORKSHOP
The Climate Organizing Workshop is organized by 350.org and they are offering these workshops around the world to grow a stronger climate movement and build the organizing skills of local leaders. This will be on Saturday and Sunday, June 23rd and 24th (optional welcome event the evening of Friday, June 22nd) from 9 AM to 5 PM. Location is First Congregational United Church of Christ in Asheville (Room 101-E). Please RSVP by Tuesday, June 19th. Space is limited. If you wish to attend, go to this link to register: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGZFYXQzWWxIaFl5Z1RwYTQtbUVHTlE6MQ
06/24/12 OCCUPY CARAVAN COMING TO ASHEVILLE:
As the Occupy movement gears up for a National Gathering in Philadelphia, an Occupy Caravan of activists will be coming through Asheville. We will meet with members of the movement from across the country, share our visions for true democracy, and celebrate community together. Meet on Sunday at 5 PM for a rally at Pritchard Park. Those who wish will have a short walk to the Bahá'í Center, 5 Ravenscroft Drive at 6 PM. Folks can then enjoy a free and fabulous meal from Rosetta, and participate in a facilitated Public Assembly, after which we will experience Playback Theatre, which starts at 7:30 PM. We hope folks who have helped our local Occupy will attend and let us all acknowledge them.
06/28/12 MINDFUL OCCUPATION
The next Mindful Occupation meeting will be held on at 6:30 on Thursday June 28th, in the back room of the Wall St. Coffeehouse. It is reputed to be game night in the next room over and the seating is of variable quality. I would like to hold that space as one that can be used for us to begin to share ideas about all of the different elements that play into our activism - our histories, our hopes, our walking-talking scheduled lives, and our emotional realities. The Activism Experience, so to speak. More info: http://mindfuloccupation.org/.
06/28/12 - 06/30/12 KNOW NUKES Y’ALL SUMMIT
This event will be held in Chattanooga, TN on the campus of UTC. Summit talks will include the ongoing Fukushima Disaster in Japan, the US Nuclear Complex, and a Positive Energy Future! This event will be a combination of SUMMIT for those who come for the whole event, and also an opportunity for those who want to attend the educational workshops on a one day basis. Pre-Registration runs thru JUNE 7 at $40 for the SUMMIT – with a one-day rate of $20. Summit Registration includes program + breakfast + lunch + reception Thursday evening; does not include lodging or dinners. Go to: http://knownukesyallsummit.org/
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ONGOING EVENTS
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SUNDAY
Episcopal Peace Fellowship holds a weekly vigil from 5:30 to 6 PM at All Soul's Cathedral on the first and third Sundays.
Spirituality working group of Occupy Asheville will be at Pritchrd Park from 1-3 PM on Sundays for meditation training, and individual spiritual counseling for anyone who feels in the need. And on the 4th Sunday of every month at Pritchard Park, there will be an event to promote the health of the planet.
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.
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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