50TH ANNIVERSARY OF BLOODY SUNDAY
From Birmingham News file: Hosea Williams of SCLC, left, and John Lewis of Student nonviolent Coordinating Committee leading more than 500 people across Edmund Pettus Bridge from Selma, heading to Montgomery on March 7, 1965.
UPCOMING EVENTS
03/09/15 EXHIBIT AT UNCA
“In Her Father's Eyes: A Slovak Childhood in the Shadow of the Holocaust” will be on display from March 2 to March 27 at UNCA. The year 2015 marks the 70th anniversaries of the end of WWII when the slave labor and death camps were liberated. In Her Father's Eyes is the life of Kitty Weichherz told by her observant and devoted father Bella Weichherz. Family photographs and entries in a diary kept by Bella offer a window into the everyday life of birthday parties, the first day of school, and a first boyfriend. The Weichherz family were murdered sometime in 1942 or 43 most likely at Sobibor Death Camp. Location is Karpen Hall, room 038. Contact Deborah at dmiles@unca.edu for more information.
03/09/15 MOVE TO AMEND BUNCOMBE COUNTY MEETING
Next meeting is a general meeting on March 9 at the North Asheville Library on Merrimon. If you have any questions, please contact Diana Kruk 828-275-0680 or dianakrukmta@gmail.com.
03/09/15 TRANSITION ASHEVILLE MEETING ON TIMEBANKING
Learn about Timebanking: how and why you might want to be involved. Ever wanted to find someone to help you with something? Do you have any skills or talents that someone might be interested in? This could be something as simple as cooking a meal or something technical like computer skills or something physical like building something. A time bank allows people to get help and give help to others without involving money, using hours as currency. It is not the same as bartering because the person who helps you doesn't have to need your skills to help them. It is a way to learn new things and build community. Come to our event on March 9th to learn more and see if you want to be involved. I was involved in a time bank before moving to the Asheville area and am excited about presenting this topic and seeing if we have the interest to start one as part of Transition Asheville. Time is 6:30 PM to 8 PM. Location is St. Mary’s Episcopal Church on Charlotte Street in Asheville.
03/10/15 COMMUNITY DIALOGUES ON RACE IN BLACK MOUNTAIN
Two local churches have joined forces to offer a four-week series of Community Dialogues on Race, beginning Tuesday, February 10. The two-hour programs will feature films, group exercises, and dialogue, facilitated by the Rev. Michael J.S. Carter of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Swannanoa Valley. The partner church is Thomas Chapel AME Zion Church. Time is 6:30 PM and location is Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Swannanoa Valley at 500 Montreat Road in Black Mountain. The program is free and open to everyone. Interested persons are encouraged to register by emailing Roberta Madden at robertamadden@yahoo.com. For questions call Roberta at 828-419-0730.
03/10/15 WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL ON SECTARIANISM IN THE MIDDLE EAST
“Sectarianism in the Middle East,” with David Hudleson a retired career employee of the National Security Agency. Hudleson twice received the NSA’s Meritorious Civilian Service Award, as well as an Exceptional Service Award from the CIA and the National Intelligence Distinguished Service Award. During his career he spent time in Lebanon, Israel, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, and was an Arabic language specialist. He will address the role of sectarianism — the politicization of ethnic and religious identity — in the Middle East, specifically through the struggle between Sunni and Shi’i groups for dominance. Free admission for WAC members and students; $10 general public. Meetings are scheduled for 7:30 PM in the Reuter Center's Manheimer Room at UNCA. For more details about programs, consult the WAC website.
03/10/15 VETERANS FOR PEACE MEETING
Time is 6:30 PM and location is VFP HQ at the Phil Mechanic Studios: 109 Roberts Street in Asheville.
03/10/15 PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT AT FRANCINE DELANY SCHOOL
Students at Francine Delany New School for Children (119 Brevard Road in Asheville) will host a photography exhibit of images from the march in Selma, now known as Bloody Sunday, on March 10-12th. After studying the Civil Rights Movement, nonviolence, and specifically the Voting Rights Act of 1965, 8th grade students will prepare and curate an exhibition of iconic images from photographer, Spider Martin. Mr. Martin’s images reflect the violence of Bloody Sunday, a day that ignited the nation towards action, a day depicted in the recent film, Selma. Francine Delany welcomes visitors to the exhibit Tuesday March 10th from 11 AM to 1 PM and in the evening from 6 to 8 PM. Please RSVP to Office@fdnsc.net or call Nancy at 236-9441 Ext 236. Student-led tours will begin at 11 AM, noon, 6 and 7 PM on March 10.
03/10/15 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE ACTIVATION TEAM
This meeting will be held at North Asheville Recreation Center at 37 East Larchmont Drive in north Asheville. This is behind Sun trust Bank on Merrimon Avenue. Meeting is in the bottom floor and will run from 6 PM to 7:30 PM. Contact Rachael at blissingstoyou@gmail.com for more information.
03/11/14 WESTERN CAROLINIANS FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE IN THE MIDDLE EAST
This meeting will be at 9:30 AM at Black Mountain Presbyterian Church at 117 Montreat Road in Black Mountain.
03/11/15 GREEN DRINKS
Join Asheville Green Drinks as we dive into all the different options we can take for purchasing local foods. We will discuss Community Supported Agriculture programs (CSAs), tailgate markets, and home delivery grocery services. Our local panel will speak on how these programs are valuable for the farmer, consumer, and the environment, and how we can get involved! There will be raffle prizes from both French Broad Food Co-op’s Wednesday tailgate market, and Mother Earth Produce home delivery grocery services. Socializing is at 5:30 PM and programming is from 6 to 7 PM. Location is Green Sage Cafe in downtown Asheville.
03/11/15 TALK AND BOOK SIGNING AT AB TECH
Marie Bartlett, local author and former A-B Tech instructor will discuss the rigid roles of women in the latter part of the 19th century, including common and uncommon professions, social expectations, racial and gender bias, daily life and sensitive female topics ranging from sexuality to domestic issues. Medical maladies and the cures that influenced "Pearl, MD” will also be discussed. A book signing will follow, for the book “Victorian Girl Power: The Roles of Women in Asheville in the Late 19th Century”. Time is 3 PM and location is Rhododendron 344 at AB Tech in Asheville.
03/12/15 PEACE CORPS INFORMATION SESSION AT UNCA
Whether you're fresh out of college, mid-career, or ready to retire, Peace Corps service is the opportunity of a lifetime. Join us at this information session to learn about Volunteer experiences, have your questions answered, and gain tips to guide you through the application process. Time is 6 to 8 PM and location is Reuter Center 102A.
03/12/15 FILM SHOWING BY WESTERN CAROLINIANS FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE IN THE MIDDLE EAST
Thursday March 12 at 6:30 PM, we will show “Where Shall the Birds Fly” in the chapel at Brooks Howell Home at 266 Merrimon Avenue in Asheville. This stunning documentary by a young Gazan filmmaker-journalist shows the multiple impacts of the 2008-9 Cast Lead assault on Gaza, including a powerful account of how a remarkable 10-year old girl deals over an extended time with the tragic loss of her family. Free, donations accepted.
03/12/15 PLAY PRESENTED AT BEBE THEATER
Presented by Different Strokes PAC. Author and playwright Zoe Flowers provides the words and sets the backdrop for a funny, touching, heartbreaking and inspiring evening, in the form of a dynamic, socially, and culturally responsible “Choreodrama” titled From Ashes to Angel's Dust: A Journey Through Womanhood. Flowers uses poetry, interlaced through vignettes, monologues and movement, to drive the stories of our mothers, daughters, sisters, grandmothers, and friends. From Ashes to Angel's Dust: A Journey Through Womanhood is for those silenced by violence, oppression, homophobia, shame or the impulse to please. From Ashes to Angel's Dust: A Journey Through Womanhood is for all who understand that loving another and one's self is a revolutionary act. Mature Subject Matter. Dates are March 5 to March 21 on Thur-Sat evenings at 7:30 PM. The Be Be Theatre is at 20 Commerce St in Asheville. There will be a post show panel discussion immediately following performance on Fridays and Saturdays except 3/21/15. Tickets are $15.
03/13/15 ENVIRONMENTAL FILM SHOWING AT UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST
Two movies on Coal Ash and Fracking will be shown on Friday, March 13. First film will be a 30 minute short, called "Coal Ash Stories”, part of a 4-part film with North Carolina content. The second film is "Groundswell Rising" and it is about fracking. It is 52 minutes long. The producer of this film Mark Lichty (who is traveling around the country screening the film at festivals and UU venues) will be attending. Location is Unitarian Universal Congregation, 1 Edwin Place, Asheville (corner of Charlotte & Edwin). Contact Charlie at 612-860-6628 or mnpopi@icloud.com for more information. Free, donations accepted.
03/13/15 “GO, GRANNY D” PLAY IN BLACK MOUNTAIN
“Go, Granny D!” to be performed at the White Horse in Black Mountain. This wonderful performance was one of Move to Amend Buncombe County's most popular events. Here's a chance to see it if you missed it before! Asheville actress Barbara Bates Smith will bring Go, Granny D, her one-woman show about Doris “Granny D” Haddock, to the White Horse Black Mountain on Friday, March 13 at 8 PM. Smith’s performance, accompanied by musician Jeff Sebens, tells the inspiring story of 90-year-old Doris “Granny D” Haddock, who blazed a 3,200-mile trail across America in 2000 for campaign finance reform. The White Horse is located at 105 Montreat Rd, Black Mountain (828-669-0816). Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door.
03/14/15 STREAM MONITORING TRAINING
After a long winter, spring is just around the corner! If you're looking for a way to get outside and enjoy and protect western North Carolina rivers and streams in 2015, you're in luck - the spring stream monitoring volunteer training offered by the Environmental Quality Institute is Saturday, March 14, and a few spots are still available! Topics covered include: basic stream ecology, how to report water quality problems, aquatic insect identification, and field sampling skills. No experience necessary. Donations accepted to help toward the cost of materials (not required for participation). After training, volunteers work in small groups with a Group Leader to sample streams in Haywood, Madison, Buncombe, Yancey, and Mitchell counties in the spring and fall each year. Spring sampling begins Saturday, March 28th. Time is 9 AM to 4 PM and location is UNCA. RSVP required, please email staff@eqilab.org or call 828-333-0392.
03/17/15 JAZZ FOR JUSTICE FUNDRAISER
This is a benefit for Pisgah Legal Services. Time is 5:30 PM and location is 21 North Market Street in downtown Asheville. Awards presentation is at 7 PM. Tickets are $50. Please contact Pisgah Legal Services for more information at betsy@pisgahlegal.org.
03/17/15 FILM SHOWING AT UNCA
Filmmaker Jennifer Lee will discuss “The Women's Liberation Movement and American Cultural Memory.” This will be followed by her film 'Feminist: Stories from Women's Liberation' and a Q & A session. Contact Lori Horvitz at lhorvitz@unca.edu or 828.251.6590 for more information. Time is 7 PM to 9 PM and location is Karpen Hall 139, Laurel Forum.
03/17/15 EMPATHY CIRCLE
Empathy Circle, drop in and practice giving and receiving empathy, 386 Kenilworth Rd. at Digges in Asheville. Information at 828-545-9681. Love offering appreciated. Time is 7:30 to 9 PM.
03/18/15 MOUNTAIN TRUE INFORMATION SESSION ON RECYCLING CENTER
MountainTrue’s Southern Regional Office Recycling Committee will host its next meeting at 4:30 PM on March 18 in our conference room at 611 N. Church St., Hendersonville. The main presenter will be Ken Allison from the proposed Regional Recycling Solutions Center planned for Asheville. This should be very informative for anyone who is interested in recycling. His presentation will focus on new facility, his state of the art sorting machine imported from Germany, and how the facility will affect recycling in WNC. The presentation will be about 30 minutes. For more information, call (828) 692-0385.
03/19/15 CONCERT AT UNCA
Based in Jerusalem, “Heartbeat” is an international non-profit organization uniting musicians, educators, and students to build mutual understanding and transform conflict through the power of music. Founded in 2007 under a Fulbright-MTVu award, Heartbeat creates opportunities and spaces for young Israeli and Palestinian musicians to work together, hear each other, and amplify their youthful voices to influence the world around them. Time is 7 PM and location is Lipinsky Auditorium. UNC Asheville Students are free, for area students tickets are $8, campus community tickets are $13, and general admission is $22.
03/19/15 PANEL DISCUSSION AT UNCA
Panel Discussion with Heartbeat (see above) from 11 AM to 12:10 PM. Location is Humanities Lecture Hall. This is free and open to the public.
03/19/15 SOCIAL JUSTICE COFFEE HOUR AT UNCA
Key Center Social Justice Coffee Hour with Heartbeat (see above) at 12:30 PM at Laurel Forum. This is free and open to the public.
03/20/15 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 noon to 2 PM. Everyone is welcome. Please go to www.wncpsr.org for more information, which includes how to get there and other details.
03/21/15 BIOLOGICAL MONITORING TRAINING
Learn to sample a site for aquatic life which serve as biological indicators of water quality over time. This training is designed for both new and current volunteers. Training covers aquatic insect morphology & identification, as well as sampling protocol, and includes both a lab and field portion. For more information and to register visit bit.ly/wqtrainings. Location is Blue Ridge Community College in Flat Rock, and time is 9 AM to 4 PM.
03/21/2015 SOCIAL DIMENSIONS OF CLIMATE CHANGE - SECOND SESSION
This two-session class will examine the causes and consequences of climate change, as well as provide direction for meaningful individual and community action. The first session will focus on the economics of climate change, how climate change will affect human welfare, and questions of climate justice and injustice. The second session will look at why more science and more information are not solving the climate problem, examine different forms of climate denialism and inaction, and explore how to develop community initiatives. This class is for students who are concerned about climate change but do not know how to get started on addressing issues. Call 828 665-2492 to register by phone. Time is 12:30 to 3:30 PM and location is NC Arboretum, Education Center Auditorium. $57 Member/$67 Non-member Limit: 32 students. First session was on March 7.
03/21/15 SAHARA PEACE CHOIR PERFORMANCE
Sahara Peace Choir will be giving our annual benefit concert at Ten Thousand Villages in Montreat near Black Mountain on Saturday March 21st, 2 PM. This year we will be singing to benefit Helpmate shelter and advocacy for women. Our theme is "A Golden Thread," from the song by Pete Seeger. We will sing my arrangement, "For the Holy Land" incorporating ancient chants of Jewish, Muslim and Christian origin, weaving the sounds together as a prayer for peace. A couple of Russian songs too, this time, as well as my own composition for Oshun, the Orisha of fresh water, and my new one, "Garment of Brightness," based on a Tewa Pueblo prayer. Come and share the spirit with us! A portion of sales at the store will go to Helpmate, and donations will be accepted as well.
03/22/15 FILM SHOWING AT ST. EUGENE’S CHURCH
Please join us on Sunday, March 22nd at 3 PM at the Parish of St. Eugene in Asheville to view a documentary, "Don't Call Me A Saint" about the life of Dorothy Day, founder of the Catholic Worker newspaper and social justice movement. A discussion will follow. Free, donations accepted.
03/23/15 MOVE TO AMEND DOCUMENTARY
This month, Move to Amend of Buncombe County will host a showing of the documentary “Legalize Democracy” followed by a group discussion. Location is Kairo's West Community Center at 742 Haywood Rd in Asheville. Time is 7 PM. For more information, contact Dawn Carol at 828-301-3745.
03/25/15 LOBBY DAY IN RALEIGH BY CREATION CARE ALLIANCE WNC
Creation Care Alliance of WNC invites you to join NCIPL and Interfaith Power & Light founder and President Rev. Sally Bingham on March 25th at the NC General Assembly in Raleigh for the Faith Voices for Clean Energy Advocacy Day. Registration required by March 23, 2015. See 03/05/15 listing for information on training for this lobby day. For more information, please contact Jane Laping at janelaping@sbcglobal.net or call 828-277-7342.
03/25/15 MUSIC OF THE HOLOCAUST AT UNCA
Music of the Holocaust with Bandana Klezmer and Dr. Walter Ziffer. Prior to the Holocaust, Klezmer musicians were an integral part of life in the shtetls of Eastern Europe. Sometimes termed "Jewish celebration music" Klezmorum traveled from village to village to play at weddings. As a 14 year old boy in Ceske Tesin Czech Republic, Dr. Ziffer was captured and imprisoned in a series of slave labor munitions camps. Dr. Ziffer will share his story of liberation by the Soviet Army from Gross Rosen and how he came to be reunited with his family. Time is 7 PM and location is Highsmith Student Union Alumni Hall.
03/27/15 WESTERN CAROLINIANS FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE IN THE MIDDLE EAST
This meeting will be at 3:15 PM at Brooks-Howell Home on Merrimon Avenue in Asheville. Meet in the media room.
*******************************************
ONGOING EVENTS
*******************************************
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 County Courthouse in Waynesville
THURSDAY
Asheville Homeless Network meeting at 1 PM at A-Hope on North Ann Street in Asheville.
Youth Outright Poetry Night at United Church of Christ in Asheville at 5 PM
FRIDAY
Women in Black have a weekly vigil at noon at the City Hall in Hendersonville
Women in Black have a monthly vigil at 5 PM at Vance Monument in Asheville (first Friday only)
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 Pritchard Park at 5 PM.
SUNDAY
Youth OUTright meeting from 4 to 6 PM at First Congregational United Church of Christ at 20 Oak Street in Asheville. Ages 14 - 23 only.
No comments:
Post a Comment