11/19/12 MOVE TO AMEND MEETING
After a long lapse, we will finally have another meeting of our local group. We will meet again in the lower level Religious Education space at 7:30 Pm, Monday, November 19th. This is at Unitarian Universalist Church at Charlotte and Edwin Sts. There will be a 20 minute DVD, "Unequal Justice – The Relentless Rise of the 1% Court". Historically, it features unequal justice for workers, medical patients and everyone.
11/19/12 GAZA SOLIDARITY DEMONSTRATION
This event is hosted by the WNC branch of the Party for Socialism and Liberation. Time is 1 PM and location is Vance Monument in downtown Asheville.
11/23/12 BLACK FRIDAY WALMART ACTIONS
Occupy Asheville will be meeting at the south Asheville Wal-Mart on Hendersonville Road at 2 PM to picket and hand out information on Wal-Mart. This is in support of the workers at Wal-Mart and their efforts for justice. Please bring signs!
11/23/12 SOLIDARITY WITH GAZA
There will be a solidarity with Gaza rally at Vance Monument in downtown Asheville at 4:30 PM. Please bring signs. This is sponsored by local peace activists Ymani Simmons and Susan Oehler. More information at dancewater2@gmail.com.
11/27/12 BUILDING AN ABUSE FREE COMMUNITY
This is a four-part series focusing on the reality of abuse in our society. The goal is to empower the community by enabling and energizing a broader base of advocates to take action in preventing abuse and supporting victims in their recovery. Time is 7 PM and location is the Fellowship Hall at Grace Presbyterian Church on Merrimon. For more information, contact jimrwallis@aol.com. Part Four: How does one stop the cycle? Where can a person turn?
11/29/12 “THE CIRCLE OF HEALING”
Thursday, Nov. 29th, 7-9 PM, Montford Books, 31 Montford Ave.: "The Circle of Healing" with Cathy Holt. Connect with the deep wisdom of your body, learn self-healing skills. Cost: $25, includes class and book, The Circle of Healing: Deepening Our Connections with Self, Others and Nature. Please pre-register: 828-545-9681.
12/01/12 OCCUPY ASHEVILLE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
This will be held at 4 PM at Pritchard Park. General Assemblies are held on the first Saturday of the month. All are welcome.
12/01/12 BUNCOMBE COUNTRY GREEN PARTY MEETING
The Buncombe County GREEN Party's business meeting is open to the public. It will be held from 10 AM to noon, upstairs in the Fortune Building, 729 Haywood Rd., West Asheville. Contact Ronald @ 828-LUCK-180 or Larry @ 828-225-4347 for more information.
12/03/12 NUCLEAR FAMINE: A BILLION PEOPLE AT RISK
WNC Physicians for Social Responsibility have arranged this presentation by Dr. Ira Helfand at The Asheville Jewish Community Center. Refreshments and social at 6:30 PM and lecture at 7:00 PM. The presentation is also sponsored by Veterans for Peace Chapter 099. Ira Helfand, MD will describe the range of dangers posed by nuclear weapons including nuclear terrorism and the possibility of large scale nuclear war between the United States and Russia. Drawing on his new study Nuclear Famine: A Billion People at Risk he will also present the data released this year on the catastrophic world-wide climate disruption that would follow even a limited nuclear war as might occur between India and Pakistan. He will discuss concrete steps we need to take and what citizens can do to lessen the danger. Contact Lew at patrie.wncpsr@main.nc.us for more information.
12/03/12 “HEARTSPEAK – MORE PEACEFUL RELATIONSHIPS”
Monday, December 3, 7-9 PM, Center for Holistic Medicine, 779 Haywood Rd.: "HeartSpeak - More Peaceful Relationships through Listening and Speaking from the Heart," with Cathy Holt. Cost: $10-$15 sliding scale. Please pre-register: 828-545-9681.
12/05/12 SIERRA CLUB MEETING
This is their holiday potluck with recognition awards. Please bring a dish and a book to swap. Program starts at 7 PM and location is Unitarian Church at Edwin Place and Charlotte Street.
12/06/12 VETERANS FOR PEACE MEETING
Time is 6:30 PM and location is VFP HQ at the Phil Mechanic Studios: 109 Roberts Street in Asheville. VFP Chapter 099: http://vfpchapter099wnc.blogspot.com/
12/11/12 JUSTICE FRIENDS’ NIGHT
Kicking off a regular social event to be held at Firestorm Cafe. This is an informal gathering of Greens together with other folks in the Asheville community, people with an activist mindset who are interested in topics related to justice. This is a discussion group and a social event. Additional live performance: Musician/songwriter, Jack Herranen accompanied by Sam Harding perform Jack's own blend of Bolivian/Appalachian Folk, as well as covers of old songs by Woodie Guthrie and famed Anarchist & Wobbly, Joe Hill. Time is 7 PM.
12/14/12 SOCIAL JUSTICE MOVIE NIGHT AT UU CHURCH
Social Justice Film night will feature “I AM” a film about a man’s personal journey after a bicycle accident, ‘the nature of humanity’ and the ‘world’s ever-growing addiction to materialism’. Time is 7 PM and will be shown at the Unitarian Universalist Church at Charlotte and Edwin Place. Donations accepted. Info from devwilliams@juno.com.
12/14/12 to 12/16/12 MOVE TO AMEND CONVERGENCE IN FLORIDA
https://movetoamend.org/events/gainesville-fl-move-amend-south-regional-convergence
01/02/13 SIERRA CLUB MEETING
Wayne Coldwell and Steve Woody will discuss Cataloochee and the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Program starts at 7:15 PM and location is Unitarian Church at Edwin Place and Charlotte Street.
01/21/13 to 01/25/13 MLK WEEK AT UNCA
Check http://msp.unca.edu/mlk2013 in January for a full list of activities.
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ONGOING EVENTS
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TUESDAY
Veterans for Peace have a weekly vigil at 4:30 PM at Pack Square, Vance Monument
WEDNESDAY
Haywood Peace Vigilers have a weekly vigil at 4 PM at Haywood Country Courthouse in Waynesville.
THURSDAY
Asheville Homeless Network meeting at 2 PM at Firestorm Cafe.
Anti-racism Group Discussion at 5:30 PM on the third Thursday of the month 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 Asheville General Assembly on the first Saturday of the month. 4 PM at Pritchard Park.
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ACTIONS AND READINGS
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RAINFOREST ACTION NETWORK LEADS PROTEST AGAINST BANK OF AMERICA
FUNDING COAL
One more step in the campaign to bring climate change and
the big banks under control. Thanks to RAN, and students, activists,
environmentalists, grandparents and great grandparents who participated in this
attempt to keep the earth liveable for future generations.
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VFP CHAPTER 099: http://vfpchapter099wnc.blogspot.com/
NEW PUBLICATION OF WAR CRIMES TIMES:http://www.WarCrimesTimes.org/
A publication of Veterans For Peace -- exposing the true costs of war.
Visit VFP HQ at the Phil Mechanic Studios: 109 Roberts Street (the corner of Haywood and Roberts), Asheville, 28801. (828-258-1800). Hours: Tue-Sat 11 to 3 pm
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