UPCOMING EVENTS
02/22/16 ART AT WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
“From Apartheid to Democracy” exhibit is from the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg, South Africa. This will be held in Hunter Library, 2nd floor gallery. This runs until May 20, 2016.
02/23/16 GREAT DECISIONS PROGRAM
The topic is “Korean Choices” and the speaker is Marc Mulling of the MHU Philosophy and Religion Department. He has taught at Ewha Women’s University in South Korea, speaks and reads Korean, and blog about Korea. The Great Decisions Program is the oldest and largest grassroots world affairs educational program of its kind in the country. Begun in 1954, it is the flagship program of the Foreign Policy Association, a non-partisan, non-governmental organization. The Great Decisions Program's goal is to discuss, debate, and learn about International Affairs, National Security, and U.S. Foreign Policy. Individual lectures are $10 each, full time students admitted free of charge. Each presentation is given at four separate locations. Tuesday, 7:30 PM, Asheville (UNCA, Manheimer Room of the Reuter Center); Wednesday, 10:00 AM, Hendersonville (Blue Ridge Community College, Bo Thomas Auditorium); Wednesday, 3:00 PM, Brevard (Brevard College, McLarty Lecture Hall); Thursday, 2:00 PM, Columbus (Isothermal Community College). Contact Maureen at maureen.White@uncc.edu or 704-687-6778 for more information.
02/23/16 ASHEVILLE TIMEBANK ORIENTATION
Orientation session, free to attend. Time is 4 to 5:30 PM, every Tuesday, and location is Firestorm Cafe & Books at 610 Haywood Road in west Asheville. You must let us know beforehand if you plan to come: email help@ashevilletimebank.org or leave a voicemail message at 828-348-4160. If possible, bring a laptop or other device for accessing the internet.
02/23/16 SHOWING UP FOR RACIAL JUSTICE
Showing up for Racial Justice (SURJ) is a national network of groups educating and organizing white people to act as part of a multi-racial majority for racial justice. Asheville SURJ hosts a weekly discussion group on risk-taking, accountability, mutual interest and how to call more white people into racial justice work. Anyone with a passion for working with white people on racial justice is welcome! Time is 10 AM and location is Firestorm Cafe & Books at 610 Haywood Road in west Asheville. Contact Firestorm at info@firestorm.coop for more information.
02/24/16 GREEN DRINKS
Subject is Green Gauge - Existing Home Program. Time is 5:30 PM to gather and eat. Program begins at 6:30 PM. Location is The Spot at 76 Biltmore Avenue in downtown Asheville. Green Drinks is now under MeetUp. Call The Spot for more information at 828-575-2729.
02/24/16 DOCUMENTARY FILM SHOWING AT CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL
Carolina Jews for Justice/West will preview a new documentary produced by the Asheville nonprofit, Just Economics, entitled “Faces of Poverty,” on Wednesday, February 24th from 7 PM to 9 PM at Congregation Beth Israel, 229 Murdock Street in Asheville. The film focuses on the lives of five Buncombe County residents. The film will be followed by a panel discussion. Panelists will include: Vicki Meath, Executive Director of Just Economics; Bella Jackson, co-owner of Ujamaa Freedom Market, member of the Asheville Transit Committee, and Chair of the Just Economics Board; and Anthony Thomas, Employment Services Manager of Green Opportunities. The panelists will share their personal experiences of living in poverty here in Buncombe County and ideas about what to do about it. Jackson is profiled in the film, “Faces of Poverty.” Rabbi Justin Goldstein of Congregation Beth Israel will give welcoming remarks, including a brief teaching about the connection between Jewish values and economic justice. In the event of inclement weather, please call Congregation Beth Israel at 252-8860 for news of a cancellation.
02/24/16 BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENT
Speak Out: Perspectives and Experiences of Black Students on UNCA Campus. Increased national attention has begun to focus on the experiences of Black students at pre-dominantly white institutions. Instances of racism, micro-aggressions, and tokenization have started to take notice on a larger scale. Join Multicultural Student Programs and the Black Student Association, as we explore the experiences of Black students at UNC Asheville. This panel discussion will unpack the lived experiences of different Black students on our campus. This was a facebook event. Time is 6 to 8 PM and location is Highsmith Union, Room 221, at UNCA.
02/25/16 PLAY AT CAROL BELK THEATRE AT UNCA
“Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992” Author Anna Deavere Smith spent nine months interviewing over two hundred people who experienced the Los Angeles riots. The devastating event, which resulted from the aftermath of the Rodney King trial verdict, is revealed through their words in this documentary style presentation. Shown at 7:30 PM on February 25, 26, and 27. Also showing on February 28 at 2 PM.
02/25/16 HOODTALK
Hoodtalk is back - developing positive energy to restore greater communication and strength throughout our community. Find out how to join and more about Hoodtalk from 6 to 8 PM at the YWCA at 185 South French Broad Avenue in Asheville. Food sponsored by Fatz Cafe. Everyone is welcome. No contact information.
02/25/16 LAW ENFORCEMENT AND RACE PANEL AT UNCA
A Black History Month OLLI at UNC Asheville Presentation about policing and minority communities. It will look at: What is the situation? What are the biggest challenges? What role should body cameras play? What steps are being taken to build relationships? Come and listen to Sheriff Van Duncan of Buncombe County and Asheville’s Police Chief Tammy Hooper as they discuss these and other issues. Free and open to the public. Time is 10:30 AM to noon and location is Reuter Center 102A at UNCA.
02/25/16 PANEL DISCUSSION ON BOND REFERENDUM
On Primary Election day, North Carolinians will have to make a $2 billion decision. Do you know what you’ll choose? Join the Citizen-Times Thursday for an interactive panel discussion on the Connect NC Bond referendum, a $2 billion package that will affect every taxpayer and citizen in the state. Panelists, including Western Carolina University Chancellor David Belcher, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College President Dennis King and local economic development officials will explore what is at stake, what the state and the region have to gain, and what we could lose if the referendum doesn’t pass. The event, sponsored by Western Carolina University, is the first in a series of four that will explore economic development in Western North Carolina. This event is free and open to the public. Cash bar with beer and wine provided by Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co. at The Millroom. Time is 6 to 7:30 PM. Location is The Millroom at 66 Asheland Avenue in Asheville. For more information, call (828) 225-2585 or email booking@ashevillemillroom.com.
02/26/16 JUST PEACE ISRAEL/PALESTINE MEETING
This meeting will be at 3:15 PM at Brooks-Howell Home on Merrimon Avenue in Asheville. Meet in the media room. Contact Suchi at suchi1025@bellsouth.net for more information.
02/26/16 PUBLIC LANDS IN WNC
Please join us for a conversation about public lands in Western North Carolina at the next Carolina Public Press Newsmakers forum, to be held from 8:30 to 10:30 AM on at the Regional High Technology Center in Waynesville. This will be your chance to hear from top administrators and policymakers about state and federally owned lands across the mountains -- and the challenges and opportunities facing them. Registration is at 8:30 AM and light breakfast will be served. Location is Haywood Community College Regional High Technology Center at112 Industrial Park Road in Waynesville. Panelists include Jason Guidry, forest supervisor for DuPont State Recreational Forest; Ranger Skyler Hill with Mount Mitchell State Park; Jason Love, chairman of the WNC Public Lands Council; and James Melonas, deputy forest supervisor of the National Forests in North Carolina. The panel will be moderated by Jack Igelman, Carolina Public Press’s lead economics and environment contributing reporter. This event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are required. For more information, please contact Carolina Public Press at 828-774-5290 or at info@carolinapublicpress.org.
02/26/16 FREE SOCIAL JUSTICE MOVIE NIGHTS
Fridays at Kairos West there will be a four part film series and potluck. The potluck gathering will begin at 6:30 and last until 7:30. Bring something tasty to share if you can. We'll have some food and coffee/tea available also. On Friday Feb. 26th, we are excited to kick off the first installment of a four part potluck and movie series at Kairos West. Our first film on Feb 26th will be “Black Power Mixtape.” On March 11th, we offer you our second feature “How to Change the World: the revolution will not be organised.” On March 25th, the third installment in the series is “No.” And on April 8th, the last film in the series will be “We Are Many” (tentative provided we receive a copy in time). Free and open to the public. Time is 6:30 PM for the potluck and 7:30 PM for the movie. Location is Kairos West Community Center at 742 Haywood Road in west Asheville. Children are welcome at this event! We will use the front room of the community center as a kid friendly space during the movie. If you'd like to coordinate with us and other caregivers on supervised childcare options, please let us know in advance! This is a facebook event, so go there for more information.
02/27/16 STREET PROTEST OF HEWLETT/PACKARD
Just Peace Israel/Palestine’s next street protest will focus on the HP Boycott again, February 15, Monday (Presidents’ Day), from noon to 1:30 PM at Best Buy parking lot (entrance on South Tunnel Road). HP provides the Israeli Ministry of Defense a biometric identification system installed at checkpoints in the West Bank which makes it possible to restrict Palestinian movement. This is illegal under international law. Contact Suchi at suchi1025@bellsouth.net for more information.
02/28/16 ANTI-OSCARS FILM SCREENING
Anti-Oscars Film Screening! #oscarssowhite at Firestorm Cafe and Books on Sun, Feb 28. Only white actors & actresses were among the chosen few in the top four categories and men nominees out number the female nominations by two. In response to this, we will be screening a films by black directors & actors that we feel were snubbed. Time is 7 PM and location is Firestorm Cafe & Books at 610 Haywood Road in west Asheville. Contact Firestorm at info@firestorm.coop for more information.
02/28/16 EDUCATORS FOR EQUITY POTLUCK
We welcome educators, students, parents, community members to join us for a potluck on Sunday February 28th from 1:30-3:30 PM in the Dogwood Building at Francine Delany New School for Children at 119 Brevard Road in Asheville. Please RSVP to educators4equity@gmail.com with your name and any dishes you plan on bringing. At this potluck we will continue to build community, review survey results from our kick-off event, and begin planning quick wins to build momentum and long-term programs or projects to support real impact in our schools.
02/29/16 SPOKEN WORD POETRY FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH AT UNCA
“And Still I Rise” - Spoken Word Poetry and Open Mic Night will be from 6 to 8 PM at Highsmith Union in the Grotto at UNCA. This is sponsored by Multicultural Student Programs and the Black Student Association. Contact dhylton@unca.edu for more information.
02/29/16 to 03/25/16 EXHIBIT ON THE JAPANESE AMERICAN INTERNMENT AT UNCA
The March exhibit is “The Tragedy of War: The Japanese American Internment” and will be on display until March 25, 2016. Opening reception on March 1st from 5:30 to 7 PM at Karpen Lobby and Laurel Forum at UNCA. There will be an “Emergency, Citizenship, and Democracy” Lecture by Dr. Peter Haschke, Assistant Professor in the Political Science Department. During World War II 120,000 ethnic Japanese on the west coast, two-thirds of them American citizens, were forced into a series of camps to live under armed guard. Japanese-American confinement was authorized by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and supported by Congress and the Supreme Court. Authorities feared that Japanese residents were disloyal and might aid in a Japanese invasion of the United States. Japanese Americans contested these charges throughout the war and later sought formal redress. “I was born here, and I had the Bill of Rights that should have backed me up. . . . How can they do that to an American citizen?”- Robert Kashigawa
03/01/16 COAL ASH PUBLIC HEARING
A public hearing on the state’s controversial cool ash pond classifications, criticized for failing to categorize many of the the toxic impoundments as “high-risk”, will be held at Ferguson Auditorium at AB Tech in Asheville. Time is 6 PM. Asheville’s two coal ash basins at the Lake Julian plant in Skyland are among the eight pits across the state that were earlier deemed high-risk under a 2014 law. However, the recent DEQ draft did not classify any new impoundments at that risk level. No contact information.
03/01/16 GREAT DECISIONS PROGRAM
The topic is “Global Migration” and the speaker is Natalie Teague, a multi-lingual attorney who has been specializing in immigration law and litigating in state and federal courts. She has a practice in Asheville for the past several years. The Great Decisions Program is the oldest and largest grassroots world affairs educational program of its kind in the country. Begun in 1954, it is the flagship program of the Foreign Policy Association, a non-partisan, non-governmental organization. The Great Decisions Program's goal is to discuss, debate, and learn about International Affairs, National Security, and U.S. Foreign Policy. Individual lectures are $10 each, full time students admitted free of charge. Each presentation is given at four separate locations. Tuesday, 7:30pm, Asheville (UNCA, Manheimer Room of the Reuter Center); Wednesday, 10:00am, Hendersonville (Blue Ridge Community College, Bo Thomas Auditorium); Wednesday, 3:00pm, Brevard (Brevard College, McLarty Lecture Hall); Thursday, 2:00pm, Columbus (Isothermal Community College). Contact Maureen at maureen.White@uncc.edu or 704-687-6778 for more information.
03/01/16 ASHEVILLE TRANSIT COMMITTEE MEETING
Time is 3:30 to 5 PM and location is the 1st Floor Conference Room at City Hall.
03/01/15 SPEAK UP ON COAL ASH CLEANUP - PUBLIC HEARING
It’s OUR turn to have a say on coal ash cleanup in North Carolina! Throughout March, NCDEQ is hosting a series of public hearings to collect citizens’ input on its draft ratings for each of the 33 coal ash impoundments in the state. NCDEQ says it will consider Duke Energy’s science and your input to finalize the rankings, which will determine both the closure clean-up process and a closure deadline for each site. You can sign up to speak or just come to show solidarity. Asheville Power Station public hearing will be at AB Technical Community College, Ferguson Auditorium at 340 Victoria Road in Asheville. Time is 6 PM. We'll also share an opportunity in the coming weeks to submit written comments online before the April 18 deadline. Go to http://appvoices.org/coalash/hearings/ to sign up for this event.
03/01/16 CANDIDATE FORUM FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Early voting for Primary Elections begin March 3rd. Did you know that candidates for Buncombe County Commissioners are on the ballot? Our county commission makes important decisions that impact early childhood programs, affordable housing, and the supportive services utilized by many families in our county. Make sure you know where they stand on these issues by joining us for a nonpartisan Candidate Forum from 6 - 8 PM, at the YWCA on South French Broad Avenue in Asheville. Join the LWV, Children First, Democracy NC and moderator Casey Blake of the Asheville Citizen-Times for a forum for primary candidates for Buncombe County Commissioner.
03/02/16 PLAY ABOUT RACHEL CORRIE
“My Name Is Rachel Corrie” will be performed on March 2nd at 7:30 PM at the NC Stage Theatre in downtown Asheville. This performance will be co-sponsored by Just Peace for Israel/Palestine and Immediate Theatre Project. Written by Alan Rickman and Katharine Viner. This one-woman show chronicles the life of Rachel Corrie, a 23 year old American peace activist, who traveled to Gaza in 2003 with the International Solidarity Movement to defend Palestinian homes from being demolished. Maturing from an insightful young girl listing the millions of things she wants to be when she grows up, to a scattered adolescent immersed in the manic search for self while battling boys and an over-involved mom, to a young woman determined to pursue peace and justice in a place she’s never been for people she’s never met, Rachel is constantly questioning herself, her country and the world around her, and what it is to be human. The piece is based entirely on emails and journal entries written by Rachel Corrie. Directed by Josh Perlstein, and performed by Ashley Malloy. There will be a talkback immediately following the production. Donations for the Freedom Theater in the Jenin Refugee Camp gratefully accepted. $12 students and $18 adults. Contact Suchi at suchi1025@bellsouth.net for more information or contact NC Stage directly.
03/02/16 SIERRA CLUB MEETING
Tim Pharis and Frosty Levy will talk about “Wildflowers and Rocky Fork State Park”. Time is 7 PM and location is Unitarian Universalist Congregation at 1 Edwin Place (Charlotte Street and Edwin Place) in Asheville. Contact judymattox@sbcglobal.net or 828-683-2176 for more information. Free and open to the public.
03/02/16 WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH AT UNCA
Title is “Women's History Month: Difference and Domination: The Power of the Social Construction of Gender.” Join Multicultural Student Programs as we explore the complexities of gender and its construction. We will unpack how the definitions of gender and other social categories have been socially defined and creates categories of difference. Furthermore, we will explore how these social constructions often act as justification for acts of domination. Facilitated by Dr. Karin Peterson, Chair and Professor of Sociology, we will discuss the process of constructing categories of difference to identify the way that power is at work in our social worlds. Time is 6 to 7:30 PM. Location is Highsmith Union, Room 221, at UNCA. This is present by UNCA Multicultural Program.
03/03/16 EARLY VOTING STARTS
This is the day early voting is supposed to start, and continue until 03/12/16. Bet it does not happen that way. Thanks, Republicans!
03/03/16 CREATION CARE ALLIANCE MEETING
Creation Care Alliance will hold a general meeting on this date from 5:30 to 7 PM. Location is the First Baptist Church of Asheville at 5 Oak Street in downtown Asheville.
03/04/16 WOMEN IN BLACK VIGIL IN ASHEVILLE
This is on the first Friday of the month at 5 PM at Vance Monument in Pack Square in downtown Asheville.
03/04/16 TIMEBANK ORIENTATION
Asheville TimeBank will hold a potluck and orientation/information session at Kairos West, located at 742 Haywood Rd. across from Isis in West Asheville. All are welcome! Time is 6 to 8 PM. Contact Cathy at cathyfholt@gmail.com for more information.
03/05/16 COTHINKK - DIGGING DEEP & CREATING IMPACT
CoThinkk is a “giving circle” that uses our collective time, talent, and treasure towards investment strategies that address education, economic mobility/opportunity, and leadership development towards impacting some of the most critical social issues facing African-American & Latino communities in Asheville and Western NC. Time is 1:30 to 4:30 PM and location is the Asheville Art Museum at 2 Pack Square in downtown Asheville. Please RSVP by March 1st to reserve your seat at the table. Contact Tracey at cothinkk@gmail.com to RSVP or with any questions. We continue to look forward to having diverse voices and communities in the room to help shape this agenda.
03/07/16 CLASSES ON THRIVING IN DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS
Join us for a 4 week class series offered by Roberta Wall, certified Nonviolent Communication (NVC) trainer. This is based on the work of Dr. Marshall Rosenberg and Nonviolent (Compassionate) Communication. Theme is ‘Surviving and Thriving in Difficult Conversations with your family, your community, your workplace and your world. Dates are Mondays on March 7, 14, 21 and 28. Time is 6:30 - 8:30 PM and location is the Jewish Community Center at 236 Charlotte Street in Asheville. To register or for more information, contact Polly at (828) 775-6333 or polly.medlicott@gmail.com. Registration fee is $100 per person for all four classes. Please consider adding an extra amount for scholarships for those who have limited resources. Scholarships are available.
03/07/16 AMERICAN INDIAN MOVEMENT DISCUSSION
“It's A Good Day to Die” The Native American Student Association will present a discussion of the American Indian Movement and its effect on American politics. Dr. Heather Hawn will moderate the discussion. Time is 5 to 6 PM and location is Belk Auditorium at Mars Hill University. Call Mars Hill University for further information.
03/08/16 GREAT DECISIONS PROGRAM
The topic is “Cuba” and the speaker is Stan Dotson, Founder of In Our Elements, a leadership and curriculum development resource for churches and community organizations. He has spent the better parts of the last two years teaching at the Ecumenical Theological Seminary in Matanzas, and will be just returning from the island to the US prior to his lecture. The Great Decisions Program is the oldest and largest grassroots world affairs educational program of its kind in the country. Begun in 1954, it is the flagship program of the Foreign Policy Association, a non-partisan, non-governmental organization. The Great Decisions Program's goal is to discuss, debate, and learn about International Affairs, National Security, and U.S. Foreign Policy. Individual lectures are $10 each, full time students admitted free of charge. Each presentation is given at four separate locations. Tuesday, 7:30pm, Asheville (UNCA, Manheimer Room of the Reuter Center); Wednesday, 10:00am, Hendersonville (Blue Ridge Community College, Bo Thomas Auditorium); Wednesday, 3:00pm, Brevard (Brevard College, McLarty Lecture Hall); Thursday, 2:00pm, Columbus (Isothermal Community College). Contact Maureen at maureen.White@uncc.edu or 704-687-6778 for more information.
03/08/16 02/09/16 VETERANS FOR PEACE MEETING
On the second Tuesday of each month, Western North Carolina Veterans for Peace meets to coordinate group activities and programs.Veterans For Peace is a global organization of Military Veterans and allies whose collective efforts are to build a culture of peace by using our experiences and lifting our voices. We inform the public of the true causes of war and the enormous costs of wars, with an obligation to heal the wounds of wars. Our network is comprised of over 140 chapters worldwide whose work includes: educating the public, advocating for a dismantling of the war economy, providing services that assist veterans and victims of war, and most significantly, working to end all wars. Time is 6:30 PM and location is Firestorm Cafe & Books at 610 Haywood Road in west Asheville. Contact Firestorm at info@firestorm.coop for more information.
03/09/16 GREEN DRINKS
Subject is Animal Justice - Unchained. Time is 5:30 PM to gather and eat. Program begins at 6:30 PM. Location is The Spot at 76 Biltmore Avenue in downtown Asheville. Green Drinks is now under MeetUp. Call The Spot for more information at 828-575-2729.
03/10/16 FILM AT ST. EUGENE’S CHURCH IN ASHEVILLE.
“The Stones Cry Out” will be shown at St. Eugene’s RC Church. This is a recent documentary about Christian Palestinians’ experiences in Israel and the Occupied Territory. The film, which is 55 minutes long, will be followed by discussion, led by Fr. Doug May. Time is 7 to 9 PM and location is St. Eugene’s Church in north Asheville. Contact St. Eugene’s for more information.
03/10/16 EARTH SABBATH CELEBRATION
The Earth Sabbath Celebration is an opportunity to gather in community to share our deep concerns as well as our joys and hopes as we face the realities of climate change, focusing on the eco-spirituality teachings of Thomas Berry, the Encyclical of Pope Francis, and the recent Paris Summit on Climate Change. Time and location TBA. Please email Rev. Karen Richardson Dunn if you would like to learn more or volunteer krichdunn@gmail.com
03/11/16 FREE SOCIAL JUSTICE MOVIE NIGHTS
Fridays at Kairos West there will be a four part film series and potluck. The potluck gathering will begin at 6:30 and last until 7:30. Bring something tasty to share if you can. We'll have some food and coffee/tea available also. On March 11th, we offer you our second feature “How to Change the World: the revolution will not be organised.” On March 25th, the third installment in the series is “No.” And on April 8th, the last film in the series will be “We Are Many” (tentative provided we receive a copy in time). Free and open to the public. Time is 6:30 PM for the potluck and 7:30 PM for the movie. Location is Kairos West Community Center at 742 Haywood Road in west Asheville. Children are welcome at this event! We will use the front room of the community center as a kid friendly space during the movie. If you'd like to coordinate with us and other caregivers on supervised childcare options, please let us know in advance! This is a facebook event, so go there for more information.
03/11/16 READING AT MALAPROP’S
Atlanta author Jim Grimsley joins us to discuss “How I Shed My Skin: Unlearning the Racist Lessons of a Southern Childhood”. This deeply affecting memoir traces Jim’s early realizations that the beliefs passed down to him about racial difference were deeply wrong. It’s also an examination of how ideas of race have evolved since de-segregation, and a searing look at just how far we have to go. “Layer by layer, young Grimsley sheds his deepest beliefs, prime among them that white skin bestows superiority . . . A must-read book” (The Charlotte Observer ). Time is 7 PM and location is Malaprops in downtown Asheville.
03/12/16 CITIZENS CLIMATE LOBBY MEETING
Citizens Climate Lobby meets the second Saturday of each month at Kairos West Community Center, 742 Haywood Road in west Asheville. We are advocating for a Carbon Fee & Dividend, which would impose a fee on fossil fuels at point entry; this fee will be refunded to individuals and families. There is bipartisan support in Congress as this will create jobs and help grow the economy, boosting renewables. Time is 12:30 to 3 PM. For more information, contact asheville@citizensclimatelobby.org.
03/13/16 CLEAN ENERGY ASHEVILLE
Clean Energy Asheville: A Report from Mayor Manheimer - Carolina Jews for Justice/West will sponsor a program that will update the community on the collaborative partnership between the City of Asheville, Buncombe County and Duke Energy on building a 21st Century electric energy infrastructure in our community. As part of the WNC Modernization Plan, Duke Energy has committed to work with our community in reducing electricity demand by 25 Megawatts/year in order to prevent the construction of a 192 MegaWatt natural gas peaking turbine. Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer, Councilwoman Julie Mayfield, and a Robert Sipes, General Manager of Duke Energy’s Western Region will report on this collaboration. Q & A to follow the presentation. Your insights and participation are welcome and needed for evolving programs to succeed. Time is 3 to 4:30 PM and location is the Dave Hall at Congregation Beth HaTephila at 43 North Liberty Street in Asheville. Free and open to the public. Contact Marilynne Herbert (828) 551-7005 or mherbert1@aol.com for more information.
03/14/16 UNITED TO RESTORE DEMOCRACY MEETING
United to Restore Democracy (Asheville) is a local non-partisan citizens group that has organized to overturn the destructive Citizens United decision and reclaim the liberties and privileges guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution for real, living, breathing people. The next meeting will be the second Monday of March (March 14th, 2016) to allow us to have Paul Cienfuegos as a guest speaker, at The North Asheville Library on Merrimon Avenue at 7:00 PM. As always if you have any question or comment please feel free to contact Diana Kruk, via email: dianakruk@gmaill.com, or 828-275-0680 (call or text)
03/15/16 PRIMARY ELECTION IN NORTH CAROLINA
Be sure to go and vote! But probably not on this date, since the current state politicians (Republicans) have really messed things up.
03/15/16 LUNCH N LEARN AT UNCA
“Wage Disparities for Women” will be the subject of this Lunch N Learn, and Dr. Gwendolyn Whitfield, Associate Professor of Management, will be the facilitator. This will be from noon to 1 PM and will be held at the Intercultural Center at Highsmith Union 114 at UNCA.
03/15/16 WNC 4 PEACE MEETING
Next meeting is the 3rd Tuesday of March (15th) , at FCUCC, located at 20 Oak Street in downtown Asheville, NC. Contact Craig at herbzone@gmail.com for more information.
03/15/16 SOCIAL JUSTICE TALK AT UNCA
A talk by Social Justice Activist TJ Jourian will be on “Queer Middle Eastern Armenian Trans*man.” Time is noon to 1 PM and location is Karpen Hall 139 at UNCA. This social justice activist, learner and educator will give a talk and answer questions. Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Lori Horvitz at lhorvitz@unca.edu or 828.251.6590. This is present by UNCA Multicultural Program.
03/15/16 WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH EVENT AT UNCA
This will be a Lunch-N-Learn on Wage Disparities for Women. Nationally, women earn 74 cents for every dollar that men make. This wage disparity widens when you add other factors such as a race and ethnicity. Facilitated by Dr. Gwendolyn Whitfield, Assistant Chair & Associate Professor of Management, we will explore the wage disparity that exists for women, and how that impacts our society. Time is noon to 1 PM. Location is Highsmith Union, Intercultural Center, Room 114. This is present by UNCA Multicultural Program.
03/16/16 GREEN DRINKS
Subject is Invasive Species. Time is 5:30 PM to gather and eat. Program begins at 6:30 PM. Location is The Spot at 76 Biltmore Avenue in downtown Asheville. Green Drinks is now under MeetUp. Call The Spot for more information at 828-575-2729.
03/17/16 WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH AT UNCA
Women's History Month will present “I, Too, Am Feminism: Conversation on Intersectionality in Feminist Movements.” Past critiques of feminist movements have cited that the experiences of women of color are not always included in the conversation. In this student panel, we will discuss this critique and discuss the intersectionality that exists within feminism. We will explore the way women of color have defined their own feminism, and how feminist thinkers can be more inclusive in their fight for equality for all women. Time is 6 to 7:30 PM and location is Highsmith Union, Room 221 at UNCA. This is present by UNCA Multicultural Program.
03/19/16 HOW DO WE FIX OUR BROKEN WORLD?
We need hope, we need change, we need justice - and we have help. In this divided world Maitreya, the world teacher, is stepping forward. His mission has begun. Mastery and his group of enlightened teachers, are here to help us reverse the damage we have done to our planet and inspired us to create a new civilization based on sharing the world’s resources and justice - the way to lasting peace. Free presentations at 2 PM at Asheville Friends Meeting at 227 Edgewood Road in Asheville NC. Please call McNair at 828-398-0609 for more information. Sponsored by Share International Southeast.
03/22/16 BENEFIT FOR PISGAH LEGAL SERVICES
Please join us for our annual celebration. There will be a cocktail reception, live music, and awards honoring Anne Kimmel, Roy W. Davis, Jr., George Ward Hendon. Time is 5:30 PM. Contact betsy@pisgahlegal.org for more information, including how to get tickets.
03/23/16 GREEN DRINKS
Subject is Asheville Urban Agriculture Alliance. Time is 5:30 PM to gather and eat. Program begins at 6:30 PM. Location is The Spot at 76 Biltmore Avenue in downtown Asheville. Green Drinks is now under MeetUp. Call The Spot for more information at 828-575-2729.
03/24/16 VOICE OF THE TUNISIAN REVOLUTION AT UNCA
Firebrand Tunisian singer, songwriter, and composer Emel Mathlouthi stands with the great divas of the Arab World. She gained attention when her song “Kelmti Horra (My Word is Free)” was adopted by the Arab Spring revolutionaries and soon became an anthem throughout the region. Her gorgeous, intricate sound moves between rock, trip-hop, and electronica, with a strong Arabic and north African connections. Tickets are $6 - $20. Time is 7 PM and location is Lipinsky Auditorium.
03/25/16 JUST PEACE ISRAEL/PALESTINE DISCUSSION GROUP
On March 25, Wednesday, JPIP again will meet for discussion noon to 2 PM. Bring your own bag lunch to the Community Building at Brooks Howell in north Asheville. The focus on March 25 may be legislative issues --what are they and how best to communicate our concerns with legislators and their staff. We may do also want to do some training for effective conversation with people on the sidewalk at protests. Contact Suchi at suchi1025@bellsouth.net for more information.
03/25/16 AUTHOR TALK ON “WAR IS A LIE” BOOK
RootsAction campaign coordinator David Swanson will speak about the latest developments in the telling and the debunking of lies about wars. He'll answer questions and sign copies of his new book, “War Is A Lie: Second Edition”. This will be held at Battery Park Apartments at 1 Battle Square in downtown Asheville. Time is noon to 2 PM. David Swanson is an author and activist who has dedicated himself to challenging the repetitive falsehoods generated by those in power to justify armed conflict. War Is A Lie is a handbook of sorts, an engaging, always informative manual that can be used to debunk future lies before new wars have any chance to begin. For this edition of the book, the original 2010 version has been updated and expanded with material on lessons from the United States' most recent wars, more pointers on what can be done to end warmaking, and an epilogue that analyzes new trends in war lying and in resistance to it. No one to whom you give this book can claim they haven't been warned!
03/25/16 FREE SOCIAL JUSTICE MOVIE NIGHTS
Fridays at Kairos West there will be a four part film series and potluck. The potluck gathering will begin at 6:30 and last until 7:30. Bring something tasty to share if you can. We'll have some food and coffee/tea available also. On March 25th, the third installment in the series is “No.” And on April 8th, the last film in the series will be “We Are Many” (tentative provided we receive a copy in time). Free and open to the public. Time is 6:30 PM for the potluck and 7:30 PM for the movie. Location is Kairos West Community Center at 742 Haywood Road in west Asheville. Children are welcome at this event! We will use the front room of the community center as a kid friendly space during the movie. If you'd like to coordinate with us and other caregivers on supervised childcare options, please let us know in advance! This is a facebook event, so go there for more information.
03/30/16 GREEN DRINKS
Subject is Pisgah National Forest Planning update by Mountain True. Time is 5:30 PM to gather and eat. Program begins at 6:30 PM. Location is The Spot at 76 Biltmore Avenue in downtown Asheville. Green Drinks is now under MeetUp. Call The Spot for more information at 828-575-2729.
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ONGOING EVENTS
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TUESDAY
Veterans for Peace have a weekly vigil at 4:30 PM at Pack Square, Vance Monument
Standing up for Racial Justice at Firestorm Cafe & Books at 10 AM
WEDNESDAY
Haywood Peace Vigilers have a weekly vigil at 4 PM at Haywood County Courthouse in Waynesville
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. Call 884-3435 to confirm.
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.
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