Sunday, August 11, 2013

Upcoming events for the week of August 11, 2013



UPCOMING EVENTS

08/12/13 KATUAH EARTH FIRST GREEN SCREEN
KEF Green Screen - Every second Monday of the month, Katuah Earth First shows videos on relevant environmental struggles. Time is 6 PM and location is Firestorm Café & Books.

08/12/13 TEACHER WORKSHOPS ON SLAVE DEEDS FOR THE CLASSROOM
This will be held from 1 to 4 PM at Lord Auditorium at Pack Memorial Library. The Center for Diversity Education presents a workshop for local educators on making use of the Buncombe County slave deeds for primary document study in the classroom. The workshop will include a lecture by Dr. Darin Waters whose scholarship focuses on the African American Community during slavery in Buncombe County, a review of documents and strategies for classroom use, and a walking tour of sites that are significant to the African American community prior to 1865. To register call 250-2376.

08/12/13 MOVE TO AMEND BUNCOMBE COUNTY MEETING
Monday, August 12, 2013 we're meeting at 7 pm in the conference room of the North Asheville Library, 1030 Merrimon Ave., Asheville. All persons interested in a democratic government accountable to the people are invited to attend.  Members will set goals and select tactics to create public demands for passage of a Constitutional Amendment to overturn “Citizens United”. FMI ruthachristie@gmail.com.

08/13/13 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/

08/14/13 GREEN DRINKS AT THIRSTY MONK
Time is 6 PM and topic is wood. Wood is a primary material used in our buildings, and exploring its sustainable use in Green Building is worthy of community discussion. How can we ensure that our forests are protected while supplying quality wood products to consumers? The WNC Green Building Council is pleased to moderate a panel discussion exploring these questions with Alyx Perry, who will speak about finding sources of sustainably produced wood, Lang Hornthal of Appalachian Designs, sharing the mission of the Root Cause Initiative, and Hans Doelgast of Jade Mountain Builders, speaking to his experience in incorporating sustainable wood in green building projects. A Q & A dialogue will follow their presentations, and your participation is welcome!

08/15/13 AFTER TRAYVON MARTIN – EMPOWERMENT PROJECT
This is sponsored by United Community for Justice. Join in this kickoff and enlighten yourself with the knowledge for the community conversation that will follow. Learn about the law and how it affects you. There will be presentations by Buncombe County Sheriff, Asheville Police Department Chief, and civil rights attorney Frank Goldsmith. Time is 6:30 PM to 8 PM and location is St. James AME Church at the corner of Hilderbrand and MLK Jr. Blvd. For more information email twice@bellsouth.net.

08/15/13 ASHEVILLE GREENWORKS ROOT BALL
Join Asheville Greenworks as we partner with the Asheville Affiliates to host the first annual “Root Ball”, a fundraising event to allow us to continue working to clean and green across Buncombe County. The party will be held Thursday August 15, 2013, from 6:30-9:30pm at the new GreenWorks offices located at 318 Riverside Drive. The event will be a summer ball with a nod to GreenWorks’ passion for getting dirty for a good cause, so sundress with comfortable shoes is encouraged (but not required).  Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. The entry includes unlimited food and drink: beer from Catawba Brewing, wine provided by Skyland Distributing, and food from Mark Rosenstein and GO Kitchen Ready graduates. Live music will be performed by Lyric. In addition, there will be a raffle of fantastic items to raise additional money for Greenworks. For more information, please contact Rachel at 254-1776 or Rachel@ashevillegreenworks.org.

08/15/13 EDUCATION RALLY IN ASHEVILLE
Time is noon, and location is City-County Plaza. Progress NC will join the NCAE and Public Schools First NC as we rally in support of our public schools. Wear red in solidarity with NC's amazing public school teachers! We need to set the record straight and hold lawmakers accountable for what they did to public education this year. Don't let them get away with deliberately misleading talking points designed to fool the public. They have set our public schools on a path to destruction. Let your fellow North Carolinians know the truth!

08/15/13 ASHEVILLE BEYOND COAL POSTER MAKING PARTY
Come mingle with kind souls and make posters for the upcoming BEYOND COAL RALLY on 8-24-13. Art supplies provided, or bring your own. All are welcome. Time is 5:30 PM and location is Wedge Brewery at 125 Roberts Street, Asheville.

08/16/13 WNC PHYSICIANS FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY MEETING
The next WNC PSR monthly meeting will be at a private home near the VA Hospital. 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.

08/17/13 GREEN GRANNIES SING FOR THE CLIMATE
Saturday, August 17, 5 PM, Green Grannies Sing for the Climate at Vance Monument. Google "Singfortheclimate" and come out and sing with us!

08/17/13 FLOAT FOR A CAUSE
A community float down the French Broad River in support of WNC Alliance. Time is noon, and meeting location is under the bridge across from the Wedge Brewery. Float will depart at 12:30 PM. Asheville Adventure Rentals, just down the road from the Bywater is offering parking and a discounted raft rental & shuttle for just $10 a person. Take out at the Bywater around 1:30pm where we'll be met with a full day of music. Float is free, there is a $5 donation to WNC Alliance at  Bywater.

08/18/13 EARTH FIRST CONTRA DANCE
Fundraiser for Earth First! Location is Warren Wilson College at Bryson Gym. $5 -10 donation at the door. Time is 6:30 PM.

08/19/13 BETTER CHOICES FOR NC TOWN HALL MEETING
This will be held at Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Square. Time is 5:30 to 7:30 PM, and this is sponsored by the WNC Alliance, AAUW, Asheville City Schools Foundation, Children First, Just Economics WNC, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County, WNC AIDS Project and Women for Women. “Better Choices for North Carolina” will look at the issues around the past session of the State Legislature. There will be a legislative review by the NC Justice Center.

08/19/13 MORAL MONDAY IN CHARLOTTE NC

08/20/13 TRANSITION ASHEVILLE PERMACULTURE POTLUCK SERIES
Each Month in 2013, YOU are invited to share food, community connection, and explore new/old ways of thinking about land and community. On the 3rd Tuesday of each month, we will gather over potluck meal, and a different local permaculture teacher will present one of David Holmgren's 12 Principles of Permaculture. The August Potluck will feature Keri Evjy of Living Roots Design and Janell Kapoor of Ashevillage Institute and Kleiwerks International. They will co-present the principle of "Integrate Rather than Segregate". Make sure you bring something yummy to share (local/organic if possible), dishes and silverware. Location is Community Action Opportunities at 25 Gaston Street, and time is 5:30 PM.

08/21/13 GREEN DRINKS AT HICKORY NUT FARM
Time is 6 PM. Come and enjoy a sustainable foods potluck, connect with members of the Asheville Buncombe Food Policy Council, hear an update of the ABFPC’s programs, and collaborate with others on actions we can engage in to work towards the council’s vision of a sustainable food future for the city of Asheville. All are welcome to join, bring a local food dish to share, and green drinks will be provided.  See you there! Join us Wednesday August 21st for a special edition of Asheville Green Drinks in collaboration with the Asheville-Buncombe Food Policy Council on Hickory Nut Gap Farm!

08/22/13 CELEBRATING THE YMI CULTURAL CENTER
“A history of the YMI Cultural Center” will be presented at the YMI Cultural Center at South Market Street in Asheville. Presentation will be by Dr. Darin Waters, Assistant Professor of History at UNCA. Time is 7 PM.

08/23/13 ANNIVERSARY OF THE YMI CULTURAL CENTER
This celebration will be a block party at the corner of Eagle & Market Streets at 6 PM. There are other events planned this weekend to mark this occasion, please see www.ymicuturalcenter.org for more information.

08/24/13 RALLY FOR OUR FUTURE - BEYOND COAL RALLY
Let's move Asheville beyond coal! Come take action and call on Duke Energy to retire the Asheville power plant and lead our state in renewable energy. Come out on August 24th from 2-4 PM at Pack Square. There will be music, kid’s activities, and speakers, and much more! Location is Pack Square.

08/26/13 ASHEVILLE EARTH SABBATH CELEBRATION
Time is 7 PM to 8 PM. Location is St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Asheville. Free and open to the public. Contact Jean at 828-683-5548 for more information.

08/27/13 SAVE THE FRENCH BROAD FUNDRAISER
WNC Alliance welcomes Steve Earle to The Orange Peel for the “Save the French Broad” concert and fundraiser. The fundraising is to increase awareness to clean up and protect the French Broad. Show is at 9 PM and tickets are $26 on the day of the show.

08/28/13 TAKING THE DREAM HOME!
Forward Together Movement Rally, as part of Moral Mondays. On the 50th Anniversary of March on Washington, in every Congressional district in NC, there will be a rally sponsored by the NAACP. The 11th Congressional District rally will be in Sylva, NC at 5:30 PM. The 10th Congressional district will be in Lincolnton, NC at 5:30 PM. No further information at this time.

08/29/13 MEDEA BENJAMIN READING & SIGNING
Global Exchange and CODEPINK: Women for Peace co-founder presents her book, Drone Warfare: Killing by Remote Control. Benjamin provides an extensive analysis of who is producing the drones, where they are being used, who controls these unmanned planes, and what are the legal and moral implications of their use. In vivid, readable style, this book also looks at what activists, lawyers, and scientists across the globe are doing to ground these weapons. Time is 7 PM and location is Malaprops Bookstore in Asheville.

08/30/13 MEDEA BENJAMIN PRESENTATION IN ASHEVILLE
“Drone Warfare: Killing by Remote Control” will be presented by Medea Benjamin. She will talk about the growing menace of robotic warfare, with extensive analysis of who is producing the drones, where they are being used, who pilots them, and who are the victims of drone bombings. This is sponsored by Veterans for Peace. Time is 1 PM to 3 PM and the location is Firestorm Cafe & Books.

08/30/13 MEDEA BENJAMIN PRESENTATION IN BLACK MOUNTAIN
Medea Benjamin is the co-founder of CODE PINK and Global Exchange. She has been an activist for human rights and peace for many years, and has recently authored a book called “Drone Warfare: Killing by Remote Control”. She will present on who controls these drones, where they are being used and the legal and moral implications of drone warfare by the US government. Her presentation will also cover what activists are doing to stop the killing by remote control. This will be from 7:30 PM to 9 PM and location is Common Light Meeting House at 137 Center Avenue in Black Mountain.

08/31/13 OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY
This will be a event to recognize the growing epidemic of drug overdoses in the USA, share stories, and honor those who have passed away. Time is 7:30 PM and location is Firestorm Café and Books.

09/04/13 SIERRA CLUB MEETING
Presentation on Stop GE Trees and Our Forests Aren’t Fuel. Social is at 7 PM and program starts at 7:15 PM.  Location is Unitarian Universalist Church at the corner of Edwin Place and Charlotte Street in Asheville.

09/06/13 MOVE TO AMEND REGIONAL CONFERENCE
Move to Amend Grassroots Regional Democracy Convergence will be held in Charlotte, NC. This conference is from September 6 to September 8. For more information go to https://movetoamend.org/.

09/08/13 LECTURE ON ‘CARING FOR CREATION AND YOUR SOUL’
Lecture by Dr. Matthew Sleeth, and is followed by conversation with Dr. Matthew Sleeth, Dr. Guy Sayles, Pastor, First Baptist Church, and Anna Jane Joyner, WNC Green Congregations. Event hosted by The Center for Faith and Life of First Baptist Church of Asheville, Blessed Earth, and The Western North Carolina Green Congregations. Time is 6 to 8 PM and location is First Baptist Church of Asheville at 5 Oak Street. Free and open to the public.

09/09/13 MOVE TO AMEND BUNCOMBE COUNTY MEETING
Monday, September 9, 2013 we're meeting at 7 pm in the conference room of the North Asheville Library, 1030 Merrimon Ave., Asheville. All persons interested in a democratic government accountable to the people are invited to attend.  Members will set goals and select tactics to create public demands for passage of a Constitutional Amendment to overturn “Citizens United”. FMI ruthachristie@gmail.com

09/10/12 BUILDING BRIDGES SESSION #42
This program is an introduction to the dynamics of racism and is an opportunity to explore how race has impacted our relationships, communities and institutions. The next session of Building Bridges is every Tuesday evenings from September 10 to November 5, 2013. Past participants are welcome. Time is 7 to 9 PM and cost is $30. Location is First Congregational UCC at 20 Oak Street in Asheville. To register go to http://www.buildingbridges-ashevillenc.org/#!register. For more information, call 828-777-4585.

09/13/13 ASHEVILLE RESILIENCY CELEBRATION
Celebration and potluck in west Asheville park– to share stories about your resilience and efforts to move our area past dependency on fossil fuels during the past year. Bring a dish and utensils. RSVP to ransitionasheville.org. Time is 4 to 7:30 PM.

09/21/13 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE

09/28/13 to 09/29/13 DEMOCRACY NC MEETING
This will be in Waynesville NC, no further information at this time.

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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

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
Third Saturdays – Asheville’s Green Grannies invites the public to “sing for the climate” at Vance Monument.

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

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