UPCOMING EVENTS
06/18/12 FAIR HOUSING WORKSHOP
Free Workshop on Fair Housing: Know Your Rights. Time is 2 to 4 PM at Aston Park Tower at 165 S. French Broad Avenue in Asheville. Topics: What property is cover by Fair Housing laws? What are my rights? How can I make a complaint? Who can I contact for help? This workshop has information useful to renters, homebuyers and homeowners, housing advocates and anyone who cares about equal access to decent affordable housing. Advanced registration is preferred: connie@pisgahlegal.org
06/20/12 MOVE TO AMEND MEETING
Move to Amend of Asheville will hold a meeting at 7 PM at the Jefferson House, just west of the Unitarian Universalist Church at Charlotte and Edwin Streets in Asheville.
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/
06/22/12 RADICAL MOVIE NIGHT
The Asheville International Socialist Organization will be putting on a radical movie night with the showing of the 1976 Oscar winning documentary 'Harlan Country, USA'. It is about the Brookside coal workers strike. Time is 8 PM. Location is 320 Montford Ave, Asheville.
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
06/23/12 PLAYBACK THEATER TRAINING FOR OCCUPY CARAVAN
Saturday June 23rd Playback theater training: 10:00am to 1:00pm at Harvest House, at 205 Kenilworth Road. Contact Deb Scott at 828-274-8315.
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. This will be followed by a walk to the Bahá'í Center, 5 Ravenscroft Drive, Asheville 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 have a 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/
07/01/12 NATIONAL RAINBOW GATHERING
As per Rainbow Hawk: Just got word from concluded spring council, this year's annual U.S. National Rainbow Gathering, July 1st-7th is to be held in Cherokee National Forest. The site is East of South Holston Lake between the lake and Holston Mountain in the NE corner of TN. N 36.50175 W 82.04347. More information: http://www.welcomehome.org/rainbow/index.html
07/03/12 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE EVENT MEETING
This will be at 6 PM at UCC church. Event organizer is Jonah Bolt. For more information email him at jonahbolt@gmail.com.
07/07/12 MOVE TO AMEND EVENT
National MTA spokesman David Cobb is planning to visit Asheville on July 7th. More information to follow.
08/08/12 - 08/12/12 VFP NATIONAL CONVENTION IN MIAMI FL
09/02/12 MARCH ON WALL STREET SOUTH – CHARLOTTE
09/03/12 DNC NATIONAL CONVENTION IN CHARLOTTE
This event goes until 09/08/12. For more information on the Coalition to Protest at the DNC and to find out how your organization can join, please visit http://protestdnc.org
09/21/12 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE EVENT IN ASHEVILLE
Time is 3 to 7 PM and location is in front of City Hall. More information to follow. Contact Rachael at rachael_bliss@yahoo.com if your organization would like to be a sponsor. Sponsorship is $50.
09/14/12 - 09/16/12 SOUTHERN GREEN LIVING EXPO
http://southerngreenlivingexpo.com/
09/21/12 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
Join us in Asheville on Friday, September 21st, 2012, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, for the 3rd Annual International Day of Peace! Peacetown Asheville and Local 099 of Veterans for Peace, Mountain Area Interfaith Forum and other groups are sponsoring this event.
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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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ACTIONS AND READINGS
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Climate Organizing Workshop in Asheville, June 23-24
As a climate and clean energy activist, you're invited to a free two-day Climate Organizing Workshop for select environmental leaders. 350.org is offering these workshops around the world to grow a stronger climate movement and build the organizing skills of local leaders.
DATES: Saturday and Sunday, June 23rd and 24th (optional welcome event the evening of Friday, June 22nd)
TIMES: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM on Saturday, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM on Sunday
LOCATION: Asheville, NC, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, Room 101-E (map)
Please RSVP by Tuesday, June 19th. Space is limited. If you wish to attend, please fill out this form and we will get back to you as soon as possible to confirm.
The workshop will focus on campaign planning and storytelling, including practical information on traditional and social media, engaging allies, and other critical organizing tools. We'll share lessons learned from our experience organizing local events and international campaigns, and you will come away with skills that can both bolster your local work and empower you to more effectively contribute to the broader climate movement. The training is free, and all food and materials will be provided. Please consult with us about travel expenses and lodging if you will be travelling from out of town.
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STAND UP TO CITIZENS UNITED!
06/18/12 FAIR HOUSING WORKSHOP
Free Workshop on Fair Housing: Know Your Rights. Time is 2 to 4 PM at Aston Park Tower at 165 S. French Broad Avenue in Asheville. Topics: What property is cover by Fair Housing laws? What are my rights? How can I make a complaint? Who can I contact for help? This workshop has information useful to renters, homebuyers and homeowners, housing advocates and anyone who cares about equal access to decent affordable housing. Advanced registration is preferred: connie@pisgahlegal.org
06/20/12 MOVE TO AMEND MEETING
Move to Amend of Asheville will hold a meeting at 7 PM at the Jefferson House, just west of the Unitarian Universalist Church at Charlotte and Edwin Streets in Asheville.
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/
06/22/12 RADICAL MOVIE NIGHT
The Asheville International Socialist Organization will be putting on a radical movie night with the showing of the 1976 Oscar winning documentary 'Harlan Country, USA'. It is about the Brookside coal workers strike. Time is 8 PM. Location is 320 Montford Ave, Asheville.
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
06/23/12 PLAYBACK THEATER TRAINING FOR OCCUPY CARAVAN
Saturday June 23rd Playback theater training: 10:00am to 1:00pm at Harvest House, at 205 Kenilworth Road. Contact Deb Scott at 828-274-8315.
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. This will be followed by a walk to the Bahá'í Center, 5 Ravenscroft Drive, Asheville 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 have a 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/
07/01/12 NATIONAL RAINBOW GATHERING
As per Rainbow Hawk: Just got word from concluded spring council, this year's annual U.S. National Rainbow Gathering, July 1st-7th is to be held in Cherokee National Forest. The site is East of South Holston Lake between the lake and Holston Mountain in the NE corner of TN. N 36.50175 W 82.04347. More information: http://www.welcomehome.org/rainbow/index.html
07/03/12 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE EVENT MEETING
This will be at 6 PM at UCC church. Event organizer is Jonah Bolt. For more information email him at jonahbolt@gmail.com.
07/07/12 MOVE TO AMEND EVENT
National MTA spokesman David Cobb is planning to visit Asheville on July 7th. More information to follow.
08/08/12 - 08/12/12 VFP NATIONAL CONVENTION IN MIAMI FL
09/02/12 MARCH ON WALL STREET SOUTH – CHARLOTTE
09/03/12 DNC NATIONAL CONVENTION IN CHARLOTTE
This event goes until 09/08/12. For more information on the Coalition to Protest at the DNC and to find out how your organization can join, please visit http://protestdnc.org
09/21/12 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE EVENT IN ASHEVILLE
Time is 3 to 7 PM and location is in front of City Hall. More information to follow. Contact Rachael at rachael_bliss@yahoo.com if your organization would like to be a sponsor. Sponsorship is $50.
09/14/12 - 09/16/12 SOUTHERN GREEN LIVING EXPO
http://southerngreenlivingexpo.com/
09/21/12 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
Join us in Asheville on Friday, September 21st, 2012, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, for the 3rd Annual International Day of Peace! Peacetown Asheville and Local 099 of Veterans for Peace, Mountain Area Interfaith Forum and other groups are sponsoring this event.
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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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ACTIONS AND READINGS
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Climate Organizing Workshop in Asheville, June 23-24
As a climate and clean energy activist, you're invited to a free two-day Climate Organizing Workshop for select environmental leaders. 350.org is offering these workshops around the world to grow a stronger climate movement and build the organizing skills of local leaders.
DATES: Saturday and Sunday, June 23rd and 24th (optional welcome event the evening of Friday, June 22nd)
TIMES: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM on Saturday, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM on Sunday
LOCATION: Asheville, NC, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, Room 101-E (map)
Please RSVP by Tuesday, June 19th. Space is limited. If you wish to attend, please fill out this form and we will get back to you as soon as possible to confirm.
The workshop will focus on campaign planning and storytelling, including practical information on traditional and social media, engaging allies, and other critical organizing tools. We'll share lessons learned from our experience organizing local events and international campaigns, and you will come away with skills that can both bolster your local work and empower you to more effectively contribute to the broader climate movement. The training is free, and all food and materials will be provided. Please consult with us about travel expenses and lodging if you will be travelling from out of town.
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STAND UP TO CITIZENS UNITED!
The Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling paved the way for unrestrained corporate spending on political elections. In fact, Karl Rove and GOP front organizations plan to spend more than $1 billion during this year’s election to advance their extreme agenda. That’s why eleven of my fellow North Carolina state legislators and I have proposed a resolution calling on Congress to ban unlimited corporate cash in elections. However, the Republican leadership in Raleigh is ignoring our resolution and refusing to even debate it.
We need you to sign up as a citizen co-sponsor of this vital bill. Let’s tell Republicans in Raleigh and in Washington that our democracy is not for sale!
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TAKE ACTION: STOP CORPORATE WELFARE FOR OIL, COAL AND GAS
I just asked my congress member and senators to sign onto new legislation that would stop our government from giving $11 billion per year to oil, coal, and gas companies. This new bill could gain support fast with your help. Please click here: http://bit.ly/J0N8Ox
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INTERSECTION - where Occupy Asheville meets the “Bound For Justice” Occupy Caravan 2012
Tentative Schedule of Events:
Saturday, 23 June;
arrival of Occupy Caravan at Westgate parking lot late afternoon or evening,
Sunday, 24 June;
family friendly rally in Pritchard Park @ 5PM, followed by a 'walk' to the Baha'i Center on Ravenscroft Dr. for a 6 PM meal by Rosetta, then Public Assembly, Playback Theater & Ben & Jerry Ice Cream Social.
Come & enjoy the festivities in Asheville.
Join the Occupy Caravan as it heads to Philadelphia to the First Occupy National Gathering on the Fourth of July!
Check out:
P. S.
Occupy Caravan members seek overnight accommodations Sat. &/or Sun night. If you can help one or more of these folks, please call VFP 099 Headquarters at 828.258.1800 & leave your contact info. Or you can contact John at 828-230-6902 to help out with the caravan or housing or other needs. If you are interested in going to Philadelphia for the Occupy Convention, contact John at 828-230-6902. More information on the National Gathering here: http://www.occupy.com/article/join-us-philly-occupy-national-gathering.
Peace
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TAKE ACTION: CLEAN WATER ACT IN KENTUCKY
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TAKE ACTION: CLEAN WATER ACT IN KENTUCKY
The Clean Water Act is under attack in Kentucky, where Big Coal is employing destructive mountaintop removal mining and filling our streams with mining waste. Unless the EPA holds the line for strong national standards to protect our waterways, Kentucky could set a precedent for weak implementation of the Clean Water Act in rest of the country!
Tell the EPA to hold the line against Big Coal.
To take action on this issue, click on the link below:
http://action.sierraclub.org/site/Advocacy?s_oo=jiwmEJkxuPLoTb0ynn_CNw&id=8938
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TAKE ACTION: STOP MERCURY POLLUTION IN NORTH CAROLINA
Take action to keep North Carolina safe from toxic mercury polluting our water, which puts pregnant mothers and small children especially at risk. Tell the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission we need strong protections against mercury.
To take action on this issue, click on the link below:
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