Upcoming events in the Asheville area this week

UPCOMING EVENTS

MORAL MONDAYS IN RALEIGH: Across from the legislative building (16 W Jones St) in Raleigh. Organized by the NAACP and other groups.  Contact: info@naacpnc.org. There is a bus (or two) leaving from Innsbrook Mall to go to Raleigh for MORAL MONDAY at 10 AM. They are going to protect Asheville’s water system. You must pre-register at www.saveourwaterwnc.com Cost is $20.

06/24/13 CIVIL LIBERTIES RESOLUTION IN ASHEVILLE

Come out and support the Civil Liberties Resolution on Monday, June 24 at 3:30 in the downtown fire station meeting room. From Cecil Bothwell: Starting in 2010 I convened meetings with an interdenominational group of religious leaders, with social activist organizations, with the Coalición de Organizations Latino-Americanas, with representatives of the Asheville Police Department and the Buncombe County Sheriff's Department, to fashion a Civil Liberties Resolution. I sought input from the American Civil Liberties Union, the Bill of Rights Defense Committee, the Asheville Buncombe Community Relations Council, participants in the Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness, the YWCA and local attorneys. It has taken a surprisingly long time to write, edit and gather support for a document that basically makes it clear that Asheville unequivocally endorses the Bill of Rights. But it will finally be up for approval from the Public Safety Committee, which I chair, on June 24. From there it will go to the full Council.

06/24/13 EARTH SABBATH CELEBRATION

Asheville Earth Sabbath Celebrations are interfaith, contemplative and experiential services which utilize community building exercises, readings from many faith traditions, music, video, ritual, movement, chant, guided meditation and other modalities to reach deep into the grief and love we feel for our Earth and help both salve and energize our spirits so we can continue the work of restoration and repair on behalf of all creation. Asheville’s Earth Sabbath Celebration occurs on the 4th Monday of every month. This is held at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church on Charlotte Street in Asheville. Time is 7 PM.

06/24/13 MORAL MONDAY PROTEST IN ASHEVILLE

Time is 5:30 PM and location is Pack Square. This information came from Facebook.

06/24/13 ACTIVIST MEET-UP

Are you worked-up and PO'd about GMOs/Monsanto/GE Trees/Bio-tech like I am? we can make a difference and unite and fight to keep Asheville/the Blue Ridge a GE-free zone! Everyone is welcome :) bring paper, a pen, and all your unique gifts and ideas to the table! NOTE: there are no "Heads of Committee" here, just a brainstorming meeting of Concerned People...hope to see you there !  Time is 4 PM and location is Earthfare in Westgate. This information came from Facebook.

06/26/13 INTERNATIONAL DAY IN SUPPORT OF VICTIMS OF TORTURE

06/27/13 WNC GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL

Come mingle, network, eat, drink and meet great local companies from the Green Home & Living Guide! This is a celebration of green building and the local community of WNC. Over 100 green businesses represented and over 300 attendees. We will be serving hors d’oeuvres and dessert with a great selection of Highland’s brews available for purchase, with Highland donating $0.50 from each beer to the GBC. Come out and be a part of the fun. The event is FREE to members and open to the public with a suggested donation of $5. RSVP: http://wncgbc.splashthat.com/#design. Time is 5 to 8 PM and location is Highland Brewery.

06/28/13 “MOVE UNITY BACK INTO COMMUNITY” DANCE PARTY

The Asheville-Buncombe Community Relations Council (ABCRC) will be throwing a fundraiser dance party, to raise money for the work that ABCRC does to promote diversity, inclusion and equity in our community. The "Move Unity Back into Community" Dance Party will be held on June 28, 2013 from 8:00pm to 12:00 am, at the ARTery, 346 Depot St., in Asheville. Admission is $10, which includes one drink ticket. Admission can be paid either at the door on the night of the event, or can be purchased in advance at the ABCRC office. For more info, contact Lucia: (828) 252-4713 or lucia@abcrc.org

06/29/13 COMMUNITY CONVERSATION IN HENDERSONVILLE

The working group from Occupy in Hendersonville has reconstituted itself as Henderson County Advocates for Fair Elections. They are holding a ‘Community Conversation’ on Saturday, June 29th, at the SE corner lot of Main St at Barnwell St in Hendersonville. The MagicLoveBus which was the focal point of the recent mass rally against Monsanto and GMO-tree-creators in Asheville, will participate. About 15 local nonprofits and community-minded businesses, with a wide variety of interests, are expected to participate. The day will feature interesting speakers on expanding healthcare opportunities, reducing civic tensions through dialog, and other subjects. Child care will be offered, and tabling is encouraged. Times: 10 AM - 4 PM. Veterans for Peace will be there to table.

07/01/13 LEE CAMP – LIVE AT THE ALTAMONT THEATER

The location for this event is 18 Church Street Asheville, North Carolina 28801 Phone (828) 348-5327. Lee Camp is a stand-up comedian, writer and activist. Lee's various comedy writings and interviews have been picked up by: The Huffington Post, The Guardian, Politico, The Dan Abrams Show (MSNBC), The Stephanie Miller Show, The Thom Hartmann Show, The Ed Shultz Show, Comedy Central’s Indecision ’08 online, & dozens of local radio stations. Come join us for an evening that promises to be hilarious!! $10 advance/$12 day of the show. Time is 8 PM.

07/01/13 EARTH FIRST! GATHERING

The annual national EF! gathering, the Round River Rendezvous, is coming to the mountains of WNC this July 1-7, and we'd love for you to attend! Our friends at Croatan EF! are hosting the rendezvous this year. The exact location hasn't been announced but it will be in the Pisgah National Forest near Boone. Go to http://summerrondy2013.wordpress.com/ for updates, schedule, and directions. -KEF!

07/01/13 GREEN PARTY MEETING

The Buncombe County GREEN Party's business meeting is open to the public. It is held on the first Monday of the month. Time is 6 PM and location is the Fortune Building (upstairs), at 729 Haywood Rd., West Asheville. Parking is in back and on the street. Contact Ronald at 828-LUCK-180 or Larry at 828-225-4347 for more information.

07/03/13 SIERRA CLUB MEETING

Time is 7 PM (program starts at 7:15)at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Asheville (corner of Charlotte & Edwin). Contact: judymattox@sbcglobal.net, or 828-683-2176 for more information.

07/04/13 MOMS ACROSS AMERICA MARCH TO LABEL GMOS

Basically, a march against Monsanto. This will be all over the place.

07/08/13 MOVE TO AMEND MEETING

The next meeting will be Monday, July 8, from 7 to 9 PM at the N. Asheville library on Merrimon Avenue.

07/09/13 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/

07/12/13 LOCAL SHOWING OF THE FILM “DIRTY WARS”

There was talk in the van (during the recent trip to Maryland for the Bradley Manning rally) about this great new book and film, “Dirty Wars” by Jeremy Scahill.  Great news to find out that the documentary will play on July 12th at the Carolina Cinema at 1640 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville. The time has not been determined, so call the theater the day before at 274-9500. Some folks will meet afterwards for discussion, location TBD. http://dirtywars.org/

07/13/13 HARD TO RECYCLE EVENT

Time is 10 AM to 2 PM and location is ACE Hardware, 2319 Highway 70 in Swannanoa. Some items they will accept are rigid plastics, books, cardboard, electronics, batteries, styrofoam, metals, wire, and small appliances. Questions – call 254-1776.

07/16/13 MOVE TO AMEND PUBLIC PROGRAM

David Cobb, National Spokesperson for Move to Amend, will speak on “A Call to Action against Corporate Rule” at Lord Auditorium at Pack Library, Haywood Street, Asheville. Doors open at 5 PM, speaker at 5:30 PM and Q&A session at 6:30 PM. Learn about the nationwide campaign to amend the Constitution to return corporations to their earlier state when they were not given the rights of citizens, when money wasn’t speech and Congress could regulate money in politics. Find out what YOU can do to help make this happen. Light Refreshments will be served. For more information call: (828) 232-2883 or (828) 674-3046

07/19/13 to 07/29/13 SUMMER HEAT AND WALK FOR OUR GRANDCHILDREN

http://www.2013walkforourgrandchildren.org/  Contact Steve at earthsun2@gmail.com or Richard at firepeople@main.nc.us for more information.

07/19/13 MICHAEL DANFORTH COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD LUNCHEON

Time is 1 PM to 2:30 PM and location is Kenilworth Presbyterian Church at 123 Kenilworth Road in Asheville. WNC Health Advocates honors Laurey Masterton with its Second Annual Michael T. Danforth Community Service Award. Laurey is a three-time cancer survivor with an indomitable spirit. She is a living-wage-certified employer and her company serves healthy, nutritious and delicious food. She has given selflessly to her community and works to educate the public about healthy food and about cancer. The cost of this event is $22, and you can get tickets here: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/6870952203/

07/19/13 to 07/21/13 REGIONAL GRASSROOTS DEMOCRACY CONVERGENCE

This is organized by the Move to Amend movement, and will be held in Charlotte, NC. More information at http://movetoamend.nationbuilder.com/charlotte_2013_convergence

07/19/13 PHYSICIANS FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY MEETING

Physicians, health personnel and everyone; all are welcomed at our monthly meetings! Bring a brown bag lunch around noon. The meeting will officially start at 12:30 and end about 2:00 PM. DIRECTIONS:  (Location is in vicinity of Veterans Hospital)  Proceed east on Tunnel Rd./US 70 (away from downtown Asheville) to one short block prior to the Blue Ridge Pky. overpass. Turn right (south) on Pleasant Ridge Dr., then turn right on the second street, Wagon Rd., then immediate left on Birchwood Lane to #18. For more information contact Dr. Terry Clark, Chair, 633-0892 or Dr. Lew Patrie, 299-1242.

07/19/13 WALK FOR OUR GRANDCHILDREN

This event is locally organized and is a walk from Camp David to Harper’s Ferry to the White House, where they will join in the Summer Heat protest. See 2013walkforourgrandchildren.org for more information. And all through walkers from Camp David to White House or Harpers Ferry to White House should register asap. Do this through email walkforgrandchildren@gmail.com. Please do this ASAP.

07/27/13 SUMMER HEAT AT THE WHITE HOUSE

Protest by 350.org.

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ONGOING EVENTS

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TUESDAY

Veterans for Peace have a weekly vigil at 5 PM at Pack Square, Vance Monument

WEDNESDAY

Haywood Peace Vigilers have a weekly vigil at 4 PM at Haywood County Courthouse in Waynesville

THURSDAY

Asheville Homeless Network meeting at 2 PM at Firestorm Cafe

Police Brutality Council (discussion) at 11 AM at Firestorm Cafe

FRIDAY

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

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ACTIONS AND READINGS

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FROM IRAQ VETERANS AGAINST THE WAR:

To mark the tenth anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq, Iraqis and U.S. military veterans came together to hold the U.S. government accountable for the lasting effects of war and the rights of veterans and civilians to heal. They requested a hearing on these issues with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, a body of the Organization of American States.

I just added my name to a letter of support for their request, and I urge you to do the same. Use this link: http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5966/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=13332

Please consider signing. Thanks!

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FROM ACLU:

Edward Snowden risked everything to expose the secret NSA spying program of our calls and emails. Last night, we learned what shape those risks would take—in a late night news release the Obama Administration hoped we wouldn’t notice. Snowden has been called a “traitor” by politicians and had his personal safety threatened. Now he’s been formally charged with violating the Espionage Act—the same law used to charge Bradley Manning, who provided information to WikiLeaks. By bringing to light information that the powers-that-be would rather keep secret, whistleblowers like Snowden play a fundamental role in our democracy. We can’t just let them be thrown into darkness. As the Department of Justice moves in on Snowden, we need to raise our voices to ensure that Snowden is treated fairly and legally, and that the massive abuse of government power that he risked his safety to expose finally comes to an end.

https://www.aclu.org/secure/president-obama-guarantee-due-process-edward-snowden?ms=taf_acluaction_snowden_130622

Thanks.

And here is another petition about Edward Snowden to sign:

https://secure.avaaz.org/en/stop_prism_global_do/?wfkAaab

Snowden is the eighth person to be charged with violating the espionage act under the Obama administration. This is more than double of all prior presidents combined.

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FROM VETERANS FOR PEACE, CHAPTER 099:

The summer issue of War Crimes Times has arrived!  See http://www.warcrimestimes.org/

During WWI, the British government tightly controlled the war news. On hearing a report from the front, Prime Minister David Lloyd George said, “If people really knew, the war would be stopped tomorrow. But of course they don't know, and can't know."

WAR CRIMES TIMES (http://www.WarCrimesTimes.org/) wants the people to know.

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