Monday, August 26, 2013

Upcoming events for the week of August 25, 2013


UPCOMING EVENTS

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 WNC ALLIANCE FUNDRAISER
WNC Alliance welcomes Steve Earle to the Orange Peel for a “Save the French Broad” concert and fundraiser”. They are raising money to clean up and protect the river. Doors will open at 8 p.m. and the show is at 9. (Open to ages 18 and up.) Tickets are $24 in advance and $26 the day of show.

08/27/13 US REP. MARK MEADOWS TOWN HALL MEETING
This will be at 6 PM at T.C. Roberson High School at 250 Overlook Road in south Asheville.

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 Bridge Park at 5:30 PM. The 10th Congressional district will be in Lincolnton, NC at 5:30 PM and location is 1 Court Square. MORE INFORMATION AT THE END OF THIS EMAIL, INCLUDING BUSES GOING FROM ASHEVILLE TO THESE EVENTS.

08/28/13 LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS KICKOFF
The Asheville-Buncombe League of Women Voters will hold its fall kickoff event, featuring the documentary ‘Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines’ in Carolina Cinemas lounge at 1640 Hendersonville Road. $5 suggested donation. Time is 6:30 PM.

08/28/13 SOUTHERN ALLIANCE FOR CLEAN ENERGY
Please join us for a discussion about the importance of addressing climate change though clean energy solutions led by the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy in partnership with the Climate Action Campaign. Earlier this summer, the ‘I Will Act on Climate’ tour bus came through Asheville rallying people to speak out in favor of reducing climate pollution. This month, SACE released an exciting report demonstrating the economic benefits coastal wind energy could provide to North Carolina during periods of peak energy use while reducing harmful carbon pollution. We hope you will join us at the Green Sage for this presentation and discussion and to get involved in this campaign! Program is at 6 PM. Location is The Green Sage Café in downtown Asheville.

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.

08/29/13 ACTIVISTS DISCUSSION AFTER MEDEA BENJAMIN TALK
This will be directly after Medea finishes the book signing and talk at Malaprops, and the location is Sante’s Wine bar, corner of Battle Square and Paige Avenue in the Grove Arcade.

08/29/13 HEARTSPEAK – LISTENING AND SPEAKING FROM THE HEART
Want to move from conflict to connection? Free introductory class at 7 PM at Kenilworth Presbyterian Church. Please call 828-545-9681 to pre-register.

08/29/13 ‘CAPITALISM, A LOVE STORY’
The First Congregational UCC will host a free showing of ‘Capitalism, A Love Story’ at 7 PM. Discussion to follow. Church is at 20 Oak Street 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 and New South Network of War Resisters. 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 event will 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.

08/30/13 BURTON STREET AGRICULTURAL FAIR
This starts at 6 PM and is located in west Asheville at Burton Street Community Center.

08/31/13 BURTON STREET AGRICULTURAL FAIR
This runs from noon to 8 PM and is located in west Asheville at Burton Street Community Center.

08/31/13 WILD THINGS WEEKEND WITH WILD SOUTH
Come for a day of fun and learning with Wild South in Downtown Asheville! Live animals and wildlife demonstrations. Live music from local musicians. Exhibits from outdoor businesses, environmental educators, and conservation groups from across the region. Wall Street in Downtown Asheville. August 31. 10AM - 5PM. Free. Contact ben.colvin@wildsouth.org or 828.258.2667

09/02/13 DINNER WITH PROGRESSIVES
Dinner with Progressives is a social outlet for thoughtful people in Asheville NC. The gathering includes time to eat together and then enjoy presentations which focus on solutions for a brighter future. This happens on the first Monday of the month. Dinner is at 6 PM and the speaker is at 7 PM. Location is Firestorm Café and Books.

09/03/13 BLACK MOUNTAIN ROTARY CLUB ON FRACKING
Black Mountain Rotary Club: How could fracking impact North Carolina? Lunch provided for $8.00. Contact katie@cwfnc.org for more information or to order lunch. Time is 12 PM.

09/03/13 PEACE DAY ORGANIZING PARTY
Free art supplies plus three $50 cash prizes will be awarded to promote Peace Day. Peace Day organizing party will be held on September 3 at 7 PM to 9 PM at Firestorm Cafe & Books in downtown Asheville. Art and poster-making supplies provided by Asheville's own Dog Tag Art (dogtagart.com) and free gourmet hummus from Asheville's Roots Food. We will be organizing in what ways we might make #PeaceDay a trending topic on Twitter, and other ways we might celebrate awareness of Peace Day activities in Asheville, North Carolina and around the world. Three $50 cash prizes, provided by Dog Tag Art, will be awarded to Ashevillains ready to promote Peace Day. At 8:30 we are asking what you will do to promote Peace Day for $50. Peace Day is on September 21, 2013, which is the UN International Day of Peace. FMI, contact Russ at 855-364-8242. Join the event on Facebook at http://PeaceOn.Us.

09/03/13 TRANSIT COMMITTEE MEETING
Location is the First Floor Conference Room at City Hall (Asheville) and time is 3:30 to 5:30 PM.

09/04/13 SIERRA CLUB MEETING
"Our Forests Aren't Fuel" by Danna Smith of Dogwood Alliance, and "Stop Genetic Engineering of Trees" by Tom Lewellyn & Emma Hutchens. This program discusses why renewable energy should not include "biomass" which is essentially burning whole trees, our Southeastern forest! 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. For more information, contact Judy at 828-683-2176.

09/05/13 FUNDRAISER FOR FEMCARE
“Labor by Choice” is an educational fundraising event for FemCare, with Patsy Keever, Howard Hanger, Dr. Lori Horvitz, and Dr. Alice Weldon as speakers. On July 31st FEMCARE, the abortion clinic in Asheville, NC, received a temporary license suspension. The clinic has served the community providing compassionate high quality care for patients since 1985. This will be held at the Millroom located at 66 Asheland Avenue in Asheville. Doors open at 6:00 PM. This event will include a silent auction, speakers, some short film screenings regarding abortion issues, music, cash bar, and a good time for a good cause. Suggested Donation is $15.

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”. For more information, contact ruthachristie@gmail.com.

09/09/13 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.

09/10/13 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/

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.

09/11/13 MARCH AGAINST DRONES IN DC

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 transitionasheville.org. Time is 4 to 7:30 PM.

09/13/13 SOCIAL JUSTICE FILM AT UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH
Honeybees have been mysteriously disappearing across the planet, literally vanishing from their hives. Known as Colony Collapse Disorder, this phenomenon has brought beekeepers to crisis. On September 13th, we are screening a very timely and important environmental documentary, "Vanishing of the Bees". The film is at 7 PM. Location is Unitarian Universalist Church in Asheville on Charlotte Street.No charge, donations accepted.

09/20/13 FRACK FREE BENEFIT
Marc Black concert series/Frack Free NC benefit in the Asheville area. More details soon!

09/20/13 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. Physicians, health personnel and everyone; all are welcomed at our monthly meetings! Please go to www.wncpsr.org for more information, which includes how to get there and other details.

09/21/13 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE

09/21/13 PEACE DAY
Peace Day rally will begin at 11:30 AM both on-line and in-person. Online via PeaceOn.Us, and in-person event stations will include Asheville Art Museum, Black Mountain College Museum, and Firestorm Cafe. Peace Day activities in Asheville, North Carolina will be announced with details at the organizing party on 9/03/13. Three locations have volunteered to have specials to attract live Peace Day celebration participation: Free admission to Asheville Art Museum for Peace Day celebrators, Free admission to Black Mountain College Museum for Peace Day celebrators, Free cup-of-coffee at Firestorm Cafe for Peace Day celebrators

09/21/13 350.ORG ACTION AGAINST TAR SANDS PIPELINE
This will be in communities across our nation.

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

10/02/13 SIERRA CLUB MEETING
Presentation on Community Action on Energy Production and Efficiency. 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.

10/10/13 to 10/12/13 NC NAACP STATE CONFERENCE IN ROCKY MOUNT NC

10/12/13 HARD TO RECYCLE EVENT
Time is 10 AM to 2 PM. Site TBA, but will be in the southern part of Buncombe County. Asheville GreenWorks has a webpage for H2R information. Questions – call 254-1776 or email info@ashevillegreenworks.org.

10/12/13 WORLD FOOD DAY – MARCH AGAINST MONSANTO
10 AM at Pack Square.

10/16/13 CORNEL WEST AT UNCA
Cornel West, author of Race Matters and Democracy Matters, reflects on the role of race, gender and class in American society. Professor at Union Theological Seminary and professor emeritus at Princeton University, West regularly appears on CNN and the Colbert Report and is co-host of the progressive radio show “Smiley & West”. Time is 7:30 PM and location is the Sherrill Center, Kimmel Arena. This is free and open to the public. Sponsored by UNC Asheville Office of the Associate Provost, Education Department, American Indian Outreach, Arts & Ideas Program, Humanities Program, NEH Distinguished Professor, Cultural Events & Special

10/22/13 TRAPPED BY POVERTY, TRAPPED BY ABUSE
Pisgah Legal Services will hold their Third Annual Poverty Forum featuring Kim Gandy, President and CEO of the National Network to End Domestic Violence. This forum will explore the link between domestic violence and poverty, and the importance of access to justice for victims. Cocktail reception is at 5:30 PM and forum starts at 7 PM. $50 for reception and forum and $15 for forum only. Location will be Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville. Contact Pisgah Legal Services for more information.

11/11/13 ARMISTICE DAY

11/22/13 to 11/24/13 SCHOOL OF THE AMERICAS WATCH CONVERGENCE ON FORT BENNING

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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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Rev. Barber announced (along with NAACP attorney Jamie Phillips) that the NAACP had established a new toll-free hotline that North Carolinians can call with concerns about voting and voting rights. The number is 1-855-664-3487 (i.e. 1-855-NO ID 4 US). Phillips said the number would be staffed with live NAACP members who would connect callers and/or relay their concerns to voting rights experts.

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“Take the Dream Home” Rallies – Wednesday, August 28

On Wednesday, August 28, the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington,
North Carolina will heed Dr. King’s call at the end of his “I Have a Dream” speech to go home and organize!  There will be 13 simultaneous rallies in each of the US Congressional districts in NC.

Since our Asheville/Buncombe community is divided into two Congressional Districts - 10th and 11th - we will have buses leaving from Asheville to both District locations. Cost is $15 round trip – and no one will be turned away for lack of funds ... pay what you can / if you can. For details about departure location and bus schedule, and to reserve your seat via Paypal go to www.mountainmoralmonday.com.

Or send a check payable to Mountain Voices Alliance, PO Box 8052, Asheville, NC 28814. Please be sure to tell us which event you plan to attend so you will be added to the appropriate bus list.

10th Congressional District - represented by Patrick McHenry
Wed. Aug 28, 5:30 pm – Lincolnton Court House – 1 Court Sq., Lincolnton, NC
"Taking the Dream Home to Lincolnton" Forward Together Movement Rally
on the 50th Anniversary of March on Washington

11th Congressional District - represented by Mark Meadows
Wed. Aug 28, 5:30 pm – Bridge Park – 76 Railroad Ave. downtown Sylva, NC
"Taking the Dream Home to Sylva" Forward Together Movement Rally
on the 50th Anniversary of March on Washington

At both rallies, we will demand that our US Congressional representatives renew Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act after right-wing forces won out in the recent US Supreme Court Shelby v. Holder to repeal the heart of the VRA.

Inspired by the Forward Together Movement and Moral Mondays, “Take the Dream Home” rallies will make sure that the extremists who passed the devastating legislation in the NC General Assembly will have to face an educated citizenry, who will not allow them to lie and say they governed for the good of the whole.

Questions?  Need more info? Call 255-8537

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