UPCOMING EVENTS
09/12/11 BUILDING BRIDGES ASHEVILLE
This seminar is an introduction to the dynamics of racism and is an opportunity to explore how race has impacted our relationships, communities and institutions. Past participants are welcome.
When: Mondays, Sept. 12 - Nov. 7, 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Where: First Congregational United Church of Christ
Cost: $30.00 Registration is required and is limited to 90 people.
Go to http://www.buildingbridges-ashevillenc.org/#! for more information and to register.
09/13/11 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE PLANNING MEETING
This will be held at 6 PM at Pack Square, unless it rains, in which case it will move to First Congregational Church, Room 102, on Oak Street in Asheville. Contact Rachel at rachael_bliss@yahoo.com for more information.
09/13/11 IWW MEETING
Time is 8 PM. Location is Firestorm Cafe & Books Area workers concerned with problems of inequality in their workplace and in the economy as a whole are forming a local chapter of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW). Come find out more!
09/14/11 ASHEVILLE GREEN DRINKS
Social time begins at 5:30 PM and the program begins at 6 PM. This is held in the back room of Posana’s at Patton and Biltmore Avenue. Discussion will be on the interconnection between peace and environmental concerns.
09/14/11 THE CHURCH AND THE DEATH PENALTY
The United Methodist General Board of Church & Society is offering a one-day seminar on how to abolish capital punishment. The seminar will be Wednesday, Sept. 14, at Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center. Title of the seminar is “The Church & the Death Penalty: Winning New Victories in the Old South .” It will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bill Mefford, director of Civil & Human Rights at GBCS, said this will be an exciting day of training for people of faith in the South to abolish the death penalty. For more information: http://www.umc-gbcs.org/site/apps/nlnet/content.aspx?c=frLJK2PKLqF&b=7707233&ct=11195565&tr=y&auid=9352198
09/15/11 MOUNTAIN AREA INTERFAITH FORUM MEETING
This meeting will take place from 10 AM to noon, and the location is the Unitarian Universalist Church in Asheville on Edwin and Charlotte Streets.
09/15/11 PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH
This is sponsored by Transition Asheville, and will be held at Burton Street Community Center at 134 Burton Street in Asheville. Time is 1 to 5 PM. Naeema Muhammad, NC Environmental Justice Network and David Caldwell, Rogers-Eubanks Neighborhood Association, will describe their success in addressing environmental justice and public health issues through academic and community research partnerships. For more information, call Jane at 828- 772-0379. This workshop is free, but you must preregister at http://cfx.research.unc.edu/res_classreg/browse_single.cfm?New=1&event=54C77B1CF38598C1D72C18F7ABCBCF6BE9E65F0F
09/15/11 MONTFORD MEET AND GREET
09/12/11 BUILDING BRIDGES ASHEVILLE
This seminar is an introduction to the dynamics of racism and is an opportunity to explore how race has impacted our relationships, communities and institutions. Past participants are welcome.
When: Mondays, Sept. 12 - Nov. 7, 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Where: First Congregational United Church of Christ
Cost: $30.00 Registration is required and is limited to 90 people.
Go to http://www.buildingbridges-ashevillenc.org/#! for more information and to register.
09/13/11 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE PLANNING MEETING
This will be held at 6 PM at Pack Square, unless it rains, in which case it will move to First Congregational Church, Room 102, on Oak Street in Asheville. Contact Rachel at rachael_bliss@yahoo.com for more information.
09/13/11 IWW MEETING
Time is 8 PM. Location is Firestorm Cafe & Books Area workers concerned with problems of inequality in their workplace and in the economy as a whole are forming a local chapter of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW). Come find out more!
09/14/11 ASHEVILLE GREEN DRINKS
Social time begins at 5:30 PM and the program begins at 6 PM. This is held in the back room of Posana’s at Patton and Biltmore Avenue. Discussion will be on the interconnection between peace and environmental concerns.
09/14/11 THE CHURCH AND THE DEATH PENALTY
The United Methodist General Board of Church & Society is offering a one-day seminar on how to abolish capital punishment. The seminar will be Wednesday, Sept. 14, at Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center. Title of the seminar is “The Church & the Death Penalty: Winning New Victories in the Old South .” It will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bill Mefford, director of Civil & Human Rights at GBCS, said this will be an exciting day of training for people of faith in the South to abolish the death penalty. For more information: http://www.umc-gbcs.org/site/apps/nlnet/content.aspx?c=frLJK2PKLqF&b=7707233&ct=11195565&tr=y&auid=9352198
09/15/11 MOUNTAIN AREA INTERFAITH FORUM MEETING
This meeting will take place from 10 AM to noon, and the location is the Unitarian Universalist Church in Asheville on Edwin and Charlotte Streets.
09/15/11 PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH
This is sponsored by Transition Asheville, and will be held at Burton Street Community Center at 134 Burton Street in Asheville. Time is 1 to 5 PM. Naeema Muhammad, NC Environmental Justice Network and David Caldwell, Rogers-Eubanks Neighborhood Association, will describe their success in addressing environmental justice and public health issues through academic and community research partnerships. For more information, call Jane at 828- 772-0379. This workshop is free, but you must preregister at http://cfx.research.unc.edu/res_classreg/browse_single.cfm?New=1&event=54C77B1CF38598C1D72C18F7ABCBCF6BE9E65F0F
09/15/11 MONTFORD MEET AND GREET
The Montford Neighborhood Association will hold a meet and greet for the candidates for Asheville City Council. This will be at the Randolph Learning Center on Montford Avenue from 7 to 9 PM. More info at montford33@bellsouth.net
The Military Industrial Complex at 50: Charlottesville, VA. A Conference on Moving Money from the Military to Human Needs http://micat50cville.org Speakers include Col. Ann Wright, Karen Kwaitkowski, Ray McGovern, Helena Cobban, Bunny Greenhouse, and more.
09/17/11 WNC ZEITGEIST MOVEMENT TOWN HALL MEETING
The local sub-chapter of The Zeitgeist Movement will hold its monthly Town Hall Meeting from 5pm to 7pm at the Hi-Fi Cafe, in the Downtown Market at 45 S French Broad Ave. The event is free. We encourage the public to ask questions about The Movement's background and mission, and learn about upcoming chapter events. This month's Town Hall will also include updates on Societal Breakdown and TZM's Problem Solving, as well as a video lecture by Peter Joseph, the director of the three Zeitgeist films. Food donations requested for Manna Food Bank. More event info: https://zeitgeist-nc.groupsite.com/group/asheville/calendar/event/2011/9/17/292776. Contact Gary at gkentnc@gmail.com or visit zeitgeist-nc.com for more info about TZM.
09/18/11 ETHICAL SOCIETY OF ASHEVILLE MEETING
“The Limits of Critical Thinking” will be presented by Michael Carter at the Sunday, September 18th meeting of the Ethical Society of Asheville, 2:00-3:30 PM, held in the YMI Cultural Center, 39 South Market Street in the Ray Auditorium. Carter, former hospital chaplain and current Diversity Officer for Mission Hospitals reminds us that Psychologist B.F. Skinner once said, "Education is what survives when what has been learned has been forgotten" and T.S. Elliott asked, “Where is the wisdom lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge lost in wisdom?” Carter postulates that our postmodern information culture forces us to become overly cerebral, but it really doesn't teach us to think, much less to feel. So, the question really becomes--- How are we educating our children? There will be a discussion period following the presentation. Following the meeting, there will be time for informal conversation. All are welcome!
09/20/11 LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS EVENT
This will be a candidate (for Asheville City Council) meet and greet, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at Pack’s Tavern in downtown Asheville. This is hosted by the League of Women Voters.
09/21/11 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
The Second Annual International Day of Peace celebration will be from 4:30 to 7:30 PM at Pack Square. Mike Ferner, Executive Director of Veterans for Peace National Office will speak. Entertainment includes Daniel Barber, Gerri LittleJohn, Deja Vu & Rhonda Weaver, Thomas Rain Crowe, and Greg Olsen. For more information: www.peacetownasheville.org. Sponsoring and/or endorsing groups who are involved in our event include Asheville Peacetown, Veterans for Peace Local 099, Arts to People, the local UN Association, the B'hai community, the Mountain Area Interfaith Forum, the Social Action committee of the First Congregational United Church of Christ and other faith groups.
09/22/11 EARLY VOTING STARTS FOR PRIMARY
09/22/11 BUNCOMBE COUNTY YOUNG DEMOCRATS FORUM
Candidate forum hosted by Buncombe County Young Democrats for the Asheville city council elections. Time is 10 to 11 PM and this event is at Asheville Pizza and Brewing Company on Merrimon Avenue.
09/23/11 FILM: BUDRUS
Budrus, an "official selection" at 21 worldwide film festivals, and winner of 9 major film awards will be shown at Piedmont UU Church on Friday, September 23 at 7 pm. Plus, Edie Garwood, Amnesty International country specialist for Israel/Palestine, will update us on current attempts at nonviolent resistance in the West Bank. Piedmont Unitarian Universalist church is located at 9704 Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte. There is no admission charge.
09/23/11 ORGANIZING 101 - EFFECTIVE SOCIAL CHANGE
There will be a presentation and discussion with Mike Ferner, interim director for Veterans for Peace. The location will be North Asheville Library on Merrimon Avenue and the time is 6:30 to 9 PM. This is presented by Veterans for Peace Chapter 099 Center for Peace Education & Training, with support from New South Network of War Resisters. This presentation is directed to all activists working for change, and will be continued on 09/24/11. Donations accepted.
09/24/11 ORGANIZING 101 - EFFECTIVE SOCIAL CHANGE
There will be a continuation of the presentation and discussion with Mike Ferner, interim director for Veterans for Peace from the prior evening. The schedule for this event is a workshop in the morning and another one in the afternoon. The location will be Battery Park Apartments, Rooftop Garden in Asheville and the time is 10 AM to 4 PM. This is presented by Veterans for Peace Chapter 099 Center for Peace Education & Training, with support from New South Network of War Resisters. This presentation is directed to all activists working for change, and reservations should be made to Clare Hanrahan at newsouthnetwork@gmail.com or 828-242-5610.. Donations accepted.
09/24/11 CALL TO ACTION ON THE CLIMATE
Moving Planet--a global day of call to action/awareness around climate change on Sept 24, organized by Bill McKibbon and the 350 crew, more info at www.moving-planet.org/. On the 24th of September, the Asheville Moving Planet event will begin downtown with a short (1/2 hour) rally following on the heels of the Western North Carolina Alliance's transportation conference (10am-1pm, at First Presbyterian Church). From there, a bike caravan will set out for the Burton Street Agricultural Fair to deliver the Moving Planet message. On stage at the Fair, there will be speakers addressing efforts in that community to retrofit existing housing for energy efficiency, plans for a private/public partnership place PV solar panels on the Burton Street Community Center, and how going organic and buying local means using less fossil fuel. Then caravan of cyclists will move on to the UNCA campus where ASHE (a student environmental group) is having a music fest (from 2-11pm) with other speakers as their part of the Moving Planet event.
09/24/11 WNC ALLIANCE ANNUAL MEETING
What do you want to see WNCA work on in your community? Tell us September 24 at our Annual Meeting! Join WNCA members, staff, and steering committee for informative workshops, presentations, food, fun, and annual WNCA business meeting. Also, help our Buncombe County Chapter kickoff Asheville 350! Read on for the complete agenda!
Annual Meeting Agenda
9:00am Registration; Social/Networking
9:30am-12:30pm: Transportation Workshop
12:30pm: Lunch
1:00pm-2:00pm: 350 Kickoff/Party
2:00pm-5:00pm: Muddy Water Watch Training
2:00pm-3:00pm: Invasives Workshop
3:00pm-3:30pm: How to Be an Advocate in 5 Minutes a Day
3:30pm-4:00pm: Meeting Facilitation Workshop
4:00pm-5:00pm Chapter Leader Roundtable; Social/Networking
5:00pm-7:00pm: Business Meeting
To RSVP, contact Erica at (828) 258-8737 or erica@wnca.org!
More information at http://www.wnca.org/portal1/
09/24/11 ON THE EDGE OF REASON PRESENTATION
Macrina Cardenas Alarcon will discuss the complex issues behind the narcoviolence in Mexico and the role of US taxpayers in the conflict. Location is Firestorm Café & Books and the time is 8 PM.
09/24/11 RAISE YOUR HAND BENEFIT AUCTION
This is to benefit WNC AIDS PROJECT, and will be held at the Doubletree Hotel, Biltmore. For more information, call 828-252-7489 or go to wncap.org/ryh.
09/24/11 FLIP THE SWITCH BENEFIT CONCERT
Sept. 24th - “Flip The Switch” Benefit Concert -To Help The Earth, Stop WNC From Becoming A Nuclear Waste Dump Site & Support The 2011 Southeast Student Renewable Energy Conference. UNC Asheville Quad, 3PM - 11 PM Come rock out!! Join us for a day of music, fun, entertainment & a silent auction. Bring your family & friends - this free concert is open to the whole community. Donations are deeply appreciated. For more information: www.NoNuclearWasteInWNC.com & click on Flip The Switch Benefit Concert
09/30/11 VOTER EDUCATION/MEET THE CANDIDATES FORUM
New Mount Olive Baptist Church, 2 Herman Street, Asheville, 28801. Time is 6:30 PM, and this is presented by the African-American Caucus. For questions, contact: Eula Shaw, eulashaw@bellsouth.net or (828) 277-5625
10/5/11 SIERRA CLUB MEETING
“Sustainable transportation: a future worth creating” a discussion on energy and transportation issues. UNCA professor Dave Erb will lead the discussion, and present an overview of these issues. Social is at 7 PM and program starts at 7:30 PM. Location is Unitarian Universalist church in Asheville, at the corner of Charlotte and Edwin Streets.
10/06/11 FREEDOM SQUARE IN WASHINGTON DC
Join thousands to protest wars and injustice on the tenth anniversary of the US invasion of Afghanistan. Stop the machine, create a new world! More info here: http://october2011.org/statement
10/07/11 ANNIVERSARY OF TEN YEARS OF WAR IN AFGHANISTAN
10/08/11 to 10/09/11 MARCH ON U.S. SOUTHERN COMMAND
Join us on October 8-9, 2011 in South Florida and at the gates of the U.S. Southern Command in Miami, Florida as we demand: NO BASES, NO 4TH FLEET, BUILD BRIDGES, NOT BASES. http://soaw.org/component/content/article/39/3686-october-2011-march-on-the-us-southern-command
10/11/11 PRIMARY ELECTION DAY
10/17/11 ASHEVILLECONNECTS
AshevilleConnects - For all members of the community: Make the best use of existing community resources by getting and giving ideas, contacts, and information to further whatever you're working on. Tap into the deep well of what we know. Join us at the Self Help Building, 34 Wall St. in 3rd floor conference room from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. To RSVP: http://ashevilleconnects.wufoo.com/forms/z7x4a3/ or call Kathleen at 231-5565.
10/18/11 LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS FORUM
Candidate forum from 7 to 9 PM at Reuters Center at UNCA. This is for candidates for Asheville City Council.
10/20/11 EARLY VOTING STARTS FOR GENERAL ELECTION
11/08/11 ELECTION DAY
11/13/11 to 11/15/11 LAKE JUNALUSKA PEACE CONFERENCE
The fourth annual Lake Junaluska Peace Conference, “Poverty, Abundance, and Peace: Seeking Economic Justice for All God’s Children,” will lift up some of the systemic causes of poverty and economic disparity to help participants better understand these issues and to be equipped as change agents to work for alleviating these causes of poverty for a more just and peaceful world. See http://www.lakejunaluska.com/peace/ or http://www.umc-gbcs.org/site/apps/nlnet/content.aspx?c=frLJK2PKLqF&b=7707233&ct=10877173 for more information about program and registration.
11/18/11 to 11/20/11 SCHOOL OF THE AMERICAS WATCH IN FT. BENNING
http://www.soaw.org/
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ONGOING EVENTS
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SUNDAY
Episcopal Peace Fellowship holds a weekly vigil from 5:30 to 6 PM at All Soul's Cathedral.
TUESDAY
Veterans for Peace have a weekly vigil at 5 PM at Pack Square
WEDNESDAY
Haywood Peace Vigilers have a weekly vigil at 4 PM at Haywood Country Courthouse in Waynesville.
Asheville Cop Watch meeting at 5 PM at Firestorm Cafe.
THURSDAY
Asheville Homeless Network meeting at 2 PM at Firestorm Cafe.
FRIDAY
Women in Black have a weekly vigil at 5 PM at Pack Square in Asheville on the first Friday of the month.
Women in Black have a weekly vigil at noon at the Old Courthouse 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.
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ACTIONS AND READINGS
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UFPJ announces a Fall Campaign of Resistance and Renewal:
10 Years Too Many!
From the World Trade Towers to Afghanistan
Honor Those Who Have Sacrificed and Take Action to
Stop War and Build a Just World!
September 7 – October 15, 2011: Decade of War Awareness Month in communities near you!
October 6 -7, 2011 Washington DC-- Education and Action to Stop War and Build a Just World!
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