Monday, September 02, 2013

Upcoming events for the week of September 1, 2013

Above is a list of articles from Foreign Policy. It is from last week.



UPCOMING EVENTS

“The bombs in Vietnam explode at home -- they destroy the hopes and possibilities for a decent America.” - Martin Luther King Jr.

09/02/13 DINNER WITH PROGRESSIVES
This is from 6 to 8 PM at a new location, Green Sage Coffeehouse and Cafe, 1800 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC. The speaker is Tim Ballard is the new executive director of Blue Ridge Sustainable Institute. Tim is a native of Asheville. During his senior year at Ohio's Oberlin College, while heading up the EDGE Fund he helped to create (energy efficient revolving loan funds , Tim began working on an Honors Thesis with David W. Orr, an internationally renowned environmental educator. Tim has also spent time with the Environmental Defense Fund working to establish national climate change legislation.

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
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.

09/04/13 WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL: “VENEZUELA AFTER CHAVEZ”
Time is 7 PM and location is UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center, home of OLLI at UNC Asheville. Info: 828.251.6140 or olliasheville.com.

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.

09/05/13 CROSSING THE BRIDGE, CONNECTING COMMUNITIES
Join us for Dinner, Story Sharing, an Interactive Fair, Community Resources, and a night of advocating together for a more just economic community! Come feed your mind, your heart and your belly! This Labor Day week, we are drawing together people from all walks of life and economic backgrounds to tell stories of what it means to work, the economic struggles of low wage workers and the need to advocate together for a more just and sustainable economy for everyone! Please call Just Economics at 828-505-7466 to make a dinner reservation! Childcare is available, but slots are limited so call soon! Time is 6 to 8 PM. Location is First Presbyterian Church at 40 Church Street in Asheville. This event is free, but please call and pre-register.

09/05/13 WNC ALLIANCE END OF SUMMER BASH
Join WNCA at Highland Brewery for food, drinks, music and fun as well as a special keynote speaker. “round the Fire,” a local classic rock and Grateful Dead inspired band will provide the music, and food will be catered by Mamacita’s. We’ll also feature a keynote by special guest, Dr. Matthew Sleeth. He is the author of “Serve God, Save the Planet: A Christian Call to Action” and “24/6: A Prescription for a Healthier, Happier Life.” A former chief of staff and emergency room director, Sleeth left his practice to teach, preach and write about a holistic approach to biblical stewardship. Time is 6 to 9 PM and location is Highland Brewery on Old Charlotte Street in east Asheville. Tickets are $10 to $15 dollars, and can be ordered here:  http://wnca.org/save-the-date-sept-5-wnca-end-of-summer-bash-at-highland-brewing/

09/06/13 MOVE TO AMEND REGIONAL CONFERENCE IN CHARLOTTE
This will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Charlotte. It starts on Friday and continues until Sunday. Cost is sliding scale. Minimum suggested donation is $40. Contact us if you would like to propose a work-trade for the conference cost. Speakers are David Cobb, Kaitlin Sopoci-Belknap, George Friday, Melissa Price Kromm, Steph Guilloud, and Pam McMichael. 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: 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

09/10/13 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 ransitionasheville.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.

09/14/13 PUBLIC WORKSHOP FOR HAYWOOD ROAD
Join us for the beginning of the Charrette Process for Haywood Road. This meeting will provide you with the opportunity to give input that will directly affect the draft code. The full design team will be present to work with small groups. This is the most important event of the 5 day charrette!! Location is next to Villagers and Bari Salon near Beacham's Curve. Time is 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

09/17/13 TRANSITION ASHEVILLE PERMACULTURE POTLUCK
More information to follow.

09/20/13 BENEFIT PORCH CONCERT FOR CWFNC AND ECO
This event is going to be at Killarney House in Hendersonville. Marc Black will do this Benefit Porch Concert, and it is co-hosted by Clean Water For NC and Environmental Conservation Organization. Call 828-251-1291 for more information. This benefit is for a Frack-Free NC.  Go here for tickets: https://marcblackporchconcert.eventbrite.com/

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. Everyone is welcome. 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.

09/21/13 ANOTHER BENEFIT CONCERT FOR CWFNC
This event will be held at Pisgah Brewing Company in Black Mountain. It is sponsored by Clean Water For NC and doors open at 6:30 PM. Contact Katie at Katie@cwfnc.org for more information. This is for a Frack-Free NC.

09/25/13 CHILDREN FIRST/COMMUNITY IN SCHOOLS EVENT
The Success Equation, Trinity Episcopal Church and the Cathedral of All Souls invites communities of faith for an evening to explore the impact that child/family poverty has in our community and how we can respond through service and advocacy. Participants will hear from speakers and have a chance to discuss opportunities to get involved in the following areas: Early Childhood Development, Family Supports, Family Economic Stability. Food and fellowship will begin at 5:15 and the program will run from 6 to 7:30 PM. This is free and dinner will be provided, but you must register at http://statevoices.salsalabs.com/o/512/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=492

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.

10/13/13 MARCH AGAINST MONSANTO
Email: nogmoasheville@yahoo.com /Twitter: @MarchAsheville/ The October date is for the SECOND March Against Monsanto. WE THE PEOPLE will be Marching and raising our voices against this enormous threat to our GLOBAL food supply~ see ya there for the March and the AMAZING Street festival/Rally we have planned for after~ yes Asheville, let's ROARRRRR!! Time is 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM and location is 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

11/16/13 TO 11/17/13 DRONE CONFERENCE IN DC.

11/22/13 to 11/14/13 SCHOOL OF THE AMERICAS WATCH CONVERGENCE ON FORT BENNING

07/24/14 TO 07/27/14 VETERANS FOR PEACE ANNUAL CONVENTION
This will be held at UNCA.

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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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I just signed the petition opposing "humanitarian" war by the United States or NATO in Iran or Syria.  Please sign too and spread the word. http://bit.ly/LWd85d


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