UPCOMING EVENTS
03/05/12 EXPLORING THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT
“Occupation 101” is a documentary which explains the roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with commentaries from leading Middle East scholars, journalists, peace activists, and religious leaders whose voices have too often been absent in the media. This is part of a series of three film and discussion programs at three different locations in March. The location for this event is Black Mountain Library and the time is 7 to 9 PM. Free and open to the public. Discussion Facilitated by Tony Bing, Ph.D., retired professor of Peace Studies, Earlham College. Sponsored by Western Carolinians for Peace and Justice in the Middle East. More information at jamara03@bellsouth.net.
03/05/12 LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS CELEBRATE WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
Frances Perkins, A Chautauqua Show. Frances Perkins is the midwife to Social Security, mother of the New Deal, and the first woman ever in the Cabinet- she was FDR's Secretary of Labor. Ticket sales will benefit both the League of Women Voters of Asheville-Buncombe County and the NC Stage organization. Go to http://www.ncstage.org for more information.
03/05/12 OCCUPY AFFINITY GROUP MEETING
On Monday, March 5, Meet Talk Act Nonviolent Affinity Group, in coordination with the NC Campaign Against Corporate Power, is calling a meeting of anyone interested in planning a local nonviolent action in Asheville against Bank of America. The action, which will be colorful, playful and serious, will take place on March 20, which is the first day of spring. Details of the action have not yet been planned, so we need your help. Please come to our planning meeting at 2:30 PM at the Chocolate Lounge in Asheville. If you have questions, please call Steven at 828-777-7816.
03/06/12 DEMOCRATIC PARTY PRECINCT MEETING
This will be held at 6 PM at your local polling place or other location, with a back up date of 03/10/12 at 10 AM. Contact your precinct chair for more details.
03/07/12 SIERRA CLUB MEETING
The Executive Director of Riverlink will discuss current initiatives, including the use of oil eating bacteria to help clean some of the French Broad riverfront soil. Social is at 7 PM and program starts at 7:15 PM. Location is the Unitarian Church at 1 Edwin Street in Asheville NC.
03/07/12 EXPLORING THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT
“Occupation 101” is a documentary which explains the roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with commentaries from leading Middle East scholars, journalists, peace activists, and religious leaders whose voices have too often been absent in the media This is part of a series of three film and discussion programs at three different locations in March. The location for this event is Brooks-Howell House at 366 Merrimon Avenue in Asheville, and the time is 3:15 to 5 PM. Free and open to the public. Discussion Facilitated by Tony Bing, Ph.D., retired professor of Peace Studies, Earlham College. Sponsored by Western Carolinians for Peace and Justice in the Middle East. More information at jamara03@bellsouth.net.
03/07/12 GREEN DRINKS AT POSANA CAFÉ
Laura Piraino will be speaking about Asheville’s upcoming changes to the recycling program for households. Time is 6 PM. Free and open to the public. Posana Café is at 1 Biltmore Avenue.
03/08/12 EXPLORING THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT
“Occupation 101” is a documentary which explains the roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with commentaries from leading Middle East scholars, journalists, peace activists, and religious leaders whose voices have too often been absent in the media This is part of a series of three film and discussion programs at three different locations in March. The location for this event is Firestorm Café and Books in Asheville, and the time is 6 to 8 PM. Free and open to the public. Discussion Facilitated by Tony Bing, Ph.D., retired professor of Peace Studies, Earlham College. Sponsored by Western Carolinians for Peace and Justice in the Middle East. More information at jamara03@bellsouth.net.
03/08/12 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
03/09/12 MOVIE NIGHT AT UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH
This will be held at the Asheville Unitarian Universalist Church at Charlotte and Edwin Streets. Time is 7 PM. The movie is "Casino Jack and the United States of Money." It is about Jack Abramoff.
03/09/12 SPRING OF DISCONTENT – OCCUPY EVENT
The Spring of Discontent will be a rally and march against Bank of America. At 1 PM, meet in Pritchard Park to make signs for a march that will begin at 2 PM across from the Bank of America. While making signs, community members will teach us about the injustices that Bank of America funds and supports. Don’t forget to bring you dissent.
03/10/12 NONVIOLENCE AND FREEDOM SUMMER
“Non-violence and Freedom Summer - A Story For Our Times” is a two person panel discussion on the actions of SNCC (Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee) and their efforts to end apartheid in the USA and to obtain voting rights for all American citizens. Carol Rogoff Hallstrom, Esq. and Isaac Coleman are Asheville residents who spent the summer of 1964 with Freedom Summer. They faced threats and violence to help bend the arc of the moral universe towards justice. This will be held at Firestorm Cafe and Books and starts at 7 PM. This event is sponsored by Veterans for Peace, Chapter 099.
03/10/12 FUKUSHIMA ANNIVERSARY EVENT
S.A.F.E. (Safe Alternatives for Future Energy) Carolinas is planning a Fukushima Day. Time is 2 to 4 PM and location is Pritchard Park. FUKUSHIMA DIAICHI, the largest civilian nuclear catastrophe is not over – it began March 11, 2011. And on February 9, 2012 the US Nuclear Regulatory approved the first new nuclear reactor license of the 21st century -- after nearly 40 years of no new nukes! Speakers will include Mary Olson of the Nuclear Information and Resource Service (NIRS) and Laura Sorenson, SAFE Carolinas organizer. The Sahara Peace Choir will perform and participants will be led in a commemoration to honor the victims of this tragedy. Information will be disseminated regarding the proposed Gaffney, South Carolina, nuclear reactors which would be a mere 60 miles from Asheville if constructed. A march in downtown Asheville will follow the program to bring attention to current nuclear power issues. The public is invited to attend and participate in these events. Please contact Laura Sorensen at lsredoak@gmail.com or at 665-3668 for more information. Please bring fresh flowers to this event, if you have some.
03/11/12 ASHEVILLE N.O.W. MEETING
This is a meeting of the Asheville National Organization for Women will be held at Battery Park Apartments in the rooftop gardens (RF on the elevator). For time and code to open front door, please email Debbie at AshevilleNOW@live.com. Time is 3 to 5 PM.
03/11/12 WNC PHYSICIANS FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY BUS TRIP TO GEORGIA
Join WNC PSR on a day trip to Georgia for a Nuclear-Free Future Vigil. WNC PSR is sponsoring a day-trip so that people from WNC can stand together with people in the Waynesboro and Shell Bluff communities in Georgia, where for the first time in 39 years the federal government has approved a new nuclear power reactor license. The cost per seat is $25. Some scholarships are available. For more information, contact Mary Olson at maryo@nirs.org or 828-252-8409.
03/12/12 EXPLORING THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT
“The Lemon Tree” is a poignant, award-winning drama of a Palestinian widow’s struggle to prevent the Israeli military from cutting down the lemon trees in her family’s orchard. This is part of a series of three film and discussion programs at three different locations in March. The location for this event is Black Mountain Library and the time is 7 to 9 PM. Free and open to the public. Discussion Facilitated by Tony Bing, Ph.D., retired professor of Peace Studies, Earlham College. Sponsored by Western Carolinians for Peace and Justice in the Middle East. More information at jamara03@bellsouth.net.
03/14/12 EXPLORING THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT
“The Lemon Tree” is a poignant, award-winning drama of a Palestinian widow’s struggle to prevent the Israeli military from cutting down the lemon trees in her family’s orchard. This is part of a series of three film and discussion programs at three different locations in March. The location for this event is Brooks-Howell House at 366 Merrimon Avenue in Asheville, and the time is 3:15 to 5 PM. Free and open to the public. Discussion Facilitated by Tony Bing, Ph.D., retired professor of Peace Studies, Earlham College. Sponsored by Western Carolinians for Peace and Justice in the Middle East. More information at jamara03@bellsouth.net.
03/05/12 EXPLORING THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT
“Occupation 101” is a documentary which explains the roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with commentaries from leading Middle East scholars, journalists, peace activists, and religious leaders whose voices have too often been absent in the media. This is part of a series of three film and discussion programs at three different locations in March. The location for this event is Black Mountain Library and the time is 7 to 9 PM. Free and open to the public. Discussion Facilitated by Tony Bing, Ph.D., retired professor of Peace Studies, Earlham College. Sponsored by Western Carolinians for Peace and Justice in the Middle East. More information at jamara03@bellsouth.net.
03/05/12 LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS CELEBRATE WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
Frances Perkins, A Chautauqua Show. Frances Perkins is the midwife to Social Security, mother of the New Deal, and the first woman ever in the Cabinet- she was FDR's Secretary of Labor. Ticket sales will benefit both the League of Women Voters of Asheville-Buncombe County and the NC Stage organization. Go to http://www.ncstage.org for more information.
03/05/12 OCCUPY AFFINITY GROUP MEETING
On Monday, March 5, Meet Talk Act Nonviolent Affinity Group, in coordination with the NC Campaign Against Corporate Power, is calling a meeting of anyone interested in planning a local nonviolent action in Asheville against Bank of America. The action, which will be colorful, playful and serious, will take place on March 20, which is the first day of spring. Details of the action have not yet been planned, so we need your help. Please come to our planning meeting at 2:30 PM at the Chocolate Lounge in Asheville. If you have questions, please call Steven at 828-777-7816.
03/06/12 DEMOCRATIC PARTY PRECINCT MEETING
This will be held at 6 PM at your local polling place or other location, with a back up date of 03/10/12 at 10 AM. Contact your precinct chair for more details.
03/07/12 SIERRA CLUB MEETING
The Executive Director of Riverlink will discuss current initiatives, including the use of oil eating bacteria to help clean some of the French Broad riverfront soil. Social is at 7 PM and program starts at 7:15 PM. Location is the Unitarian Church at 1 Edwin Street in Asheville NC.
03/07/12 EXPLORING THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT
“Occupation 101” is a documentary which explains the roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with commentaries from leading Middle East scholars, journalists, peace activists, and religious leaders whose voices have too often been absent in the media This is part of a series of three film and discussion programs at three different locations in March. The location for this event is Brooks-Howell House at 366 Merrimon Avenue in Asheville, and the time is 3:15 to 5 PM. Free and open to the public. Discussion Facilitated by Tony Bing, Ph.D., retired professor of Peace Studies, Earlham College. Sponsored by Western Carolinians for Peace and Justice in the Middle East. More information at jamara03@bellsouth.net.
03/07/12 GREEN DRINKS AT POSANA CAFÉ
Laura Piraino will be speaking about Asheville’s upcoming changes to the recycling program for households. Time is 6 PM. Free and open to the public. Posana Café is at 1 Biltmore Avenue.
03/08/12 EXPLORING THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT
“Occupation 101” is a documentary which explains the roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with commentaries from leading Middle East scholars, journalists, peace activists, and religious leaders whose voices have too often been absent in the media This is part of a series of three film and discussion programs at three different locations in March. The location for this event is Firestorm Café and Books in Asheville, and the time is 6 to 8 PM. Free and open to the public. Discussion Facilitated by Tony Bing, Ph.D., retired professor of Peace Studies, Earlham College. Sponsored by Western Carolinians for Peace and Justice in the Middle East. More information at jamara03@bellsouth.net.
03/08/12 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
03/09/12 MOVIE NIGHT AT UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH
This will be held at the Asheville Unitarian Universalist Church at Charlotte and Edwin Streets. Time is 7 PM. The movie is "Casino Jack and the United States of Money." It is about Jack Abramoff.
03/09/12 SPRING OF DISCONTENT – OCCUPY EVENT
The Spring of Discontent will be a rally and march against Bank of America. At 1 PM, meet in Pritchard Park to make signs for a march that will begin at 2 PM across from the Bank of America. While making signs, community members will teach us about the injustices that Bank of America funds and supports. Don’t forget to bring you dissent.
03/10/12 NONVIOLENCE AND FREEDOM SUMMER
“Non-violence and Freedom Summer - A Story For Our Times” is a two person panel discussion on the actions of SNCC (Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee) and their efforts to end apartheid in the USA and to obtain voting rights for all American citizens. Carol Rogoff Hallstrom, Esq. and Isaac Coleman are Asheville residents who spent the summer of 1964 with Freedom Summer. They faced threats and violence to help bend the arc of the moral universe towards justice. This will be held at Firestorm Cafe and Books and starts at 7 PM. This event is sponsored by Veterans for Peace, Chapter 099.
03/10/12 FUKUSHIMA ANNIVERSARY EVENT
S.A.F.E. (Safe Alternatives for Future Energy) Carolinas is planning a Fukushima Day. Time is 2 to 4 PM and location is Pritchard Park. FUKUSHIMA DIAICHI, the largest civilian nuclear catastrophe is not over – it began March 11, 2011. And on February 9, 2012 the US Nuclear Regulatory approved the first new nuclear reactor license of the 21st century -- after nearly 40 years of no new nukes! Speakers will include Mary Olson of the Nuclear Information and Resource Service (NIRS) and Laura Sorenson, SAFE Carolinas organizer. The Sahara Peace Choir will perform and participants will be led in a commemoration to honor the victims of this tragedy. Information will be disseminated regarding the proposed Gaffney, South Carolina, nuclear reactors which would be a mere 60 miles from Asheville if constructed. A march in downtown Asheville will follow the program to bring attention to current nuclear power issues. The public is invited to attend and participate in these events. Please contact Laura Sorensen at lsredoak@gmail.com or at 665-3668 for more information. Please bring fresh flowers to this event, if you have some.
03/11/12 ASHEVILLE N.O.W. MEETING
This is a meeting of the Asheville National Organization for Women will be held at Battery Park Apartments in the rooftop gardens (RF on the elevator). For time and code to open front door, please email Debbie at AshevilleNOW@live.com. Time is 3 to 5 PM.
03/11/12 WNC PHYSICIANS FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY BUS TRIP TO GEORGIA
Join WNC PSR on a day trip to Georgia for a Nuclear-Free Future Vigil. WNC PSR is sponsoring a day-trip so that people from WNC can stand together with people in the Waynesboro and Shell Bluff communities in Georgia, where for the first time in 39 years the federal government has approved a new nuclear power reactor license. The cost per seat is $25. Some scholarships are available. For more information, contact Mary Olson at maryo@nirs.org or 828-252-8409.
03/12/12 EXPLORING THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT
“The Lemon Tree” is a poignant, award-winning drama of a Palestinian widow’s struggle to prevent the Israeli military from cutting down the lemon trees in her family’s orchard. This is part of a series of three film and discussion programs at three different locations in March. The location for this event is Black Mountain Library and the time is 7 to 9 PM. Free and open to the public. Discussion Facilitated by Tony Bing, Ph.D., retired professor of Peace Studies, Earlham College. Sponsored by Western Carolinians for Peace and Justice in the Middle East. More information at jamara03@bellsouth.net.
03/14/12 EXPLORING THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT
“The Lemon Tree” is a poignant, award-winning drama of a Palestinian widow’s struggle to prevent the Israeli military from cutting down the lemon trees in her family’s orchard. This is part of a series of three film and discussion programs at three different locations in March. The location for this event is Brooks-Howell House at 366 Merrimon Avenue in Asheville, and the time is 3:15 to 5 PM. Free and open to the public. Discussion Facilitated by Tony Bing, Ph.D., retired professor of Peace Studies, Earlham College. Sponsored by Western Carolinians for Peace and Justice in the Middle East. More information at jamara03@bellsouth.net.
03/15/12 CARING FOR CREATION WEEKEND AT CAMP JUNALUSKA
Dr. Bill McKibben, environmental author and founder of 350.org, will be a featured presenter at Caring for Creation 2012 March 13-15, 2012, at Lake Junaluska. He will be appearing by Skype. Caring for Creation, a faith based eco justice event, will explore ways individuals and churches can become more environmentally conscious and good stewards of God's Earth. Named for the safe level of Carbon Dioxide in the atmosphere, 350 parts per million, 350.org is an international grassroots campaign that aims to mobilize a global climate movement. For over 20 years, McKibben has been environmentally active, releasing over a dozen books and various articles on climate change. More information: http://www.lakejunaluska.com/caring-for-creation/
03/15/12 EXPLORING THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT
“The Lemon Tree” is a poignant, award-winning drama of a Palestinian widow’s struggle to prevent the Israeli military from cutting down the lemon trees in her family’s orchard. This is part of a series of three film and discussion programs at three different locations in March. The location for this event is Firestorm Café and Books in Asheville, and the time is 6 to 8 PM. Free and open to the public. Discussion Facilitated by Tony Bing, Ph.D., retired professor of Peace Studies, Earlham College. Sponsored by Western Carolinians for Peace and Justice in the Middle East. More information at jamara03@bellsouth.net.
03/15/12 “MARKETS NOT CAPITALISM” BOOK DISCUSSION
A Discussion with Author Charles Johnson who is coeditor of the newly released book "Markets Not Capitalism: Individualist Anarchism Against Bosses, Inequality, Corporate Power, and Structural Poverty" The economic crisis needs fresh new responses, which emphasize the ways in which poverty and economic inequality have resulted from collusion between government and big business, which has enriched a few corporate giants at the expense of the rest of us. Rather than turning back to politics, the authors argue that working people must begin to free themselves of the mistakes of the past, and work together to take back control over their own lives and livelihoods through individual freedom, mutual exchange, human-scale markets and nonviolent grassroots social activism. Time is 6 to 8 PM.
03/16/12 WNC PHYSICIANS FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY MEETING
Bring a brown bag lunch around noon. The meeting will officially start at 12:30 and end about 2:00. Physicians, health personnel and, yes, everyone; all are welcomed at our monthly meetings. DIRECTIONS: (Location is in vicinity of Veterans Hospital) Proceed east on Tunnel Rd./US 70 (away from downtown Asheville) to about one short block prior to the Blue Ridge Pky overpass. Turn right (south) on Pleasant Ridge Dr., then turn right on the second street, Wagon Rd., then immediate left on Birchwood Lane to #18 on the left side of the street. For more information contact Dr. Terry Clark, Chair, 633-0892 or Dr. Lew Patrie, 299-1242.
03/19/12 EXPLORING THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT
“The Israel Lobby” is a documentary about the political influence of the American-Israeli Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) on US policy in support of Israel. It features interviews with John Mersheimer and Stephen Walt, Tony Judt, and others. This is part of a series of three film and discussion programs at three different locations in March. The location for this event is Black Mountain Library and the time is 7 to 9 PM. Free and open to the public. Discussion Facilitated by Tony Bing, Ph.D., retired professor of Peace Studies, Earlham College. Sponsored by Western Carolinians for Peace and Justice in the Middle East. More information at jamara03@bellsouth.net.
03/19/12 ISLAMIC PACIFISM: GLOBAL MUSLIMS IN THE POST-OSAMA ERA
This even will be a lecture by Arsalan Iftikhar. It will be held at 7 PM in the Humanities Lecture Hall at UNCA. Arsalan Iftikhar is an international human rights lawyer, global media commentator, founder of www.TheMuslimGuy.com and author of the book Islamic Pacifism: Global Muslims in the Post-Osama Era. Lecture topics will include the future of the Arab Spring, Muslims in a post-9/11 America, the future of Islam and the West, and the history of Islamophobia. Co-sponsored by the Muslim Student Association, Student Activities and Integrative Learning, Office of the Provost, Student Affairs, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Intercultural Center, Campus Recreation, Campus Life, Cultural Events and Special Academic Programs.
03/20/12 PRESENTATION ON US POLICY AND ITS IMPACT ON NICARAGUA
We'll be doing a slide show and reading at Malaprop's at 7 PM. Paul Dix and Pam Fitzpatrick both worked against US funding of the Contra War in the 1980s. Paul worked as a photographer in Nicaragua from 1985 to 1990. In 2001 he selected 100 Nicaraguans for follow up and he and Pam began return trips to Nicaragua in search of these 100. After 4 trips for a total of 18 months they located nearly everyone they searched for. With this material they produced the bilingual photo/testimony book, "Nicaragua: Surviving the Legacy of US Policy." Their presentation begins with slides of the beauty of Nicaragua, then briefly reviews the history of US involvement in the affairs of Nicaragua, a bit about the genesis of the book, followed by "then and now" photos with music, then they focus on 3 or 4 individuals from the book. No charge.
03/21/12 EXPLORING THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT
“The Israel Lobby” is a documentary about the political influence of the American-Israeli Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) on US policy in support of Israel. It features interviews with John Mersheimer and Stephen Walt, Tony Judt, and others. This is part of a series of three film and discussion programs at three different locations in March. The location for this event is Brooks-Howell House at 366 Merrimon Avenue in Asheville, and the time is 3:15 to 5 PM. Free and open to the public. Discussion Facilitated by Tony Bing, Ph.D., retired professor of Peace Studies, Earlham College. Sponsored by Western Carolinians for Peace and Justice in the Middle East. More information at jamara03@bellsouth.net.
03/22/12 EXPLORING THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT
“The Israel Lobby” is a documentary about the political influence of the American-Israeli Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) on US policy in support of Israel. It features interviews with John Mersheimer and Stephen Walt, Tony Judt, and others. This is part of a series of three film and discussion programs at three different locations in March. The location for this event is Firestorm Café and Books in Asheville, and the time is 6 to 8 PM. Free and open to the public. Discussion Facilitated by Tony Bing, Ph.D., retired professor of Peace Studies, Earlham College. Sponsored by Western Carolinians for Peace and Justice in the Middle East. More information at jamara03@bellsouth.net.
03/23/12 - 03/25/12 SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL CONVERGENCE OF OCCUPATIONS
http://www.occupysoutheast.org/
03/23/12 - 03/25/12 UNAC CONFERENCE IN CONNETICUT
03/25/12 MARCH ON YOUR STATEHOUSE DAY
More information to follow (hopefully).
03/30/12 NATIONAL OCCUPATION OF WASHINGTON DC
http://nowdc.org/ or The National Occupation of Washington, DC - Occupy Powers
03/31/12 CAMPAIGN FOR SOUTHERN EQUALITY FAMILY DINNER
More information at http://southernequality.org/
03/31/12 BOOK DISCUSSION AT FIRESTORM CAFÉ AND BOOKS
This book discussion will be on “The Man Who Quit Money” and will be held at 1 PM. This is free and open to the public. In the autumn of 2000, Daniel Suelo deposited his life savings—all thirty dollars of it – in a phone booth. He has lived without money ever since. And he has never felt so free, or so much at peace.
04/14/12 BUNCOMBE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY MEETING
This will begin at 10 AM at the Buncombe County Courthouse. Please sign up to attend at your local precinct meeting.
04/14/12 - 04/17/12 SOA WATCH DAYS OF ACTION IN DC
Join us in Washington, DC for the Days of Action to Close the SOA and End Militarization! Plan to come to DC from April 14-17 for four days of lobbying, conferences, strategy sessions, concerts and street theater, as we continue to make our demands heard for a just world. Prior to the Days of Action, from April 11-13, we will hold a Direct Action Training camp to train movement activists in the skills needed to carry out effective actions to put the SOA and militarization on the national agenda. http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=5cR1JW7Z3KLARiECufCoW8UkZA/WO+zK
Dr. Bill McKibben, environmental author and founder of 350.org, will be a featured presenter at Caring for Creation 2012 March 13-15, 2012, at Lake Junaluska. He will be appearing by Skype. Caring for Creation, a faith based eco justice event, will explore ways individuals and churches can become more environmentally conscious and good stewards of God's Earth. Named for the safe level of Carbon Dioxide in the atmosphere, 350 parts per million, 350.org is an international grassroots campaign that aims to mobilize a global climate movement. For over 20 years, McKibben has been environmentally active, releasing over a dozen books and various articles on climate change. More information: http://www.lakejunaluska.com/caring-for-creation/
03/15/12 EXPLORING THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT
“The Lemon Tree” is a poignant, award-winning drama of a Palestinian widow’s struggle to prevent the Israeli military from cutting down the lemon trees in her family’s orchard. This is part of a series of three film and discussion programs at three different locations in March. The location for this event is Firestorm Café and Books in Asheville, and the time is 6 to 8 PM. Free and open to the public. Discussion Facilitated by Tony Bing, Ph.D., retired professor of Peace Studies, Earlham College. Sponsored by Western Carolinians for Peace and Justice in the Middle East. More information at jamara03@bellsouth.net.
03/15/12 “MARKETS NOT CAPITALISM” BOOK DISCUSSION
A Discussion with Author Charles Johnson who is coeditor of the newly released book "Markets Not Capitalism: Individualist Anarchism Against Bosses, Inequality, Corporate Power, and Structural Poverty" The economic crisis needs fresh new responses, which emphasize the ways in which poverty and economic inequality have resulted from collusion between government and big business, which has enriched a few corporate giants at the expense of the rest of us. Rather than turning back to politics, the authors argue that working people must begin to free themselves of the mistakes of the past, and work together to take back control over their own lives and livelihoods through individual freedom, mutual exchange, human-scale markets and nonviolent grassroots social activism. Time is 6 to 8 PM.
03/16/12 WNC PHYSICIANS FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY MEETING
Bring a brown bag lunch around noon. The meeting will officially start at 12:30 and end about 2:00. Physicians, health personnel and, yes, everyone; all are welcomed at our monthly meetings. DIRECTIONS: (Location is in vicinity of Veterans Hospital) Proceed east on Tunnel Rd./US 70 (away from downtown Asheville) to about one short block prior to the Blue Ridge Pky overpass. Turn right (south) on Pleasant Ridge Dr., then turn right on the second street, Wagon Rd., then immediate left on Birchwood Lane to #18 on the left side of the street. For more information contact Dr. Terry Clark, Chair, 633-0892 or Dr. Lew Patrie, 299-1242.
03/19/12 EXPLORING THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT
“The Israel Lobby” is a documentary about the political influence of the American-Israeli Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) on US policy in support of Israel. It features interviews with John Mersheimer and Stephen Walt, Tony Judt, and others. This is part of a series of three film and discussion programs at three different locations in March. The location for this event is Black Mountain Library and the time is 7 to 9 PM. Free and open to the public. Discussion Facilitated by Tony Bing, Ph.D., retired professor of Peace Studies, Earlham College. Sponsored by Western Carolinians for Peace and Justice in the Middle East. More information at jamara03@bellsouth.net.
03/19/12 ISLAMIC PACIFISM: GLOBAL MUSLIMS IN THE POST-OSAMA ERA
This even will be a lecture by Arsalan Iftikhar. It will be held at 7 PM in the Humanities Lecture Hall at UNCA. Arsalan Iftikhar is an international human rights lawyer, global media commentator, founder of www.TheMuslimGuy.com and author of the book Islamic Pacifism: Global Muslims in the Post-Osama Era. Lecture topics will include the future of the Arab Spring, Muslims in a post-9/11 America, the future of Islam and the West, and the history of Islamophobia. Co-sponsored by the Muslim Student Association, Student Activities and Integrative Learning, Office of the Provost, Student Affairs, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Intercultural Center, Campus Recreation, Campus Life, Cultural Events and Special Academic Programs.
03/20/12 PRESENTATION ON US POLICY AND ITS IMPACT ON NICARAGUA
We'll be doing a slide show and reading at Malaprop's at 7 PM. Paul Dix and Pam Fitzpatrick both worked against US funding of the Contra War in the 1980s. Paul worked as a photographer in Nicaragua from 1985 to 1990. In 2001 he selected 100 Nicaraguans for follow up and he and Pam began return trips to Nicaragua in search of these 100. After 4 trips for a total of 18 months they located nearly everyone they searched for. With this material they produced the bilingual photo/testimony book, "Nicaragua: Surviving the Legacy of US Policy." Their presentation begins with slides of the beauty of Nicaragua, then briefly reviews the history of US involvement in the affairs of Nicaragua, a bit about the genesis of the book, followed by "then and now" photos with music, then they focus on 3 or 4 individuals from the book. No charge.
03/21/12 EXPLORING THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT
“The Israel Lobby” is a documentary about the political influence of the American-Israeli Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) on US policy in support of Israel. It features interviews with John Mersheimer and Stephen Walt, Tony Judt, and others. This is part of a series of three film and discussion programs at three different locations in March. The location for this event is Brooks-Howell House at 366 Merrimon Avenue in Asheville, and the time is 3:15 to 5 PM. Free and open to the public. Discussion Facilitated by Tony Bing, Ph.D., retired professor of Peace Studies, Earlham College. Sponsored by Western Carolinians for Peace and Justice in the Middle East. More information at jamara03@bellsouth.net.
03/22/12 EXPLORING THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT
“The Israel Lobby” is a documentary about the political influence of the American-Israeli Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) on US policy in support of Israel. It features interviews with John Mersheimer and Stephen Walt, Tony Judt, and others. This is part of a series of three film and discussion programs at three different locations in March. The location for this event is Firestorm Café and Books in Asheville, and the time is 6 to 8 PM. Free and open to the public. Discussion Facilitated by Tony Bing, Ph.D., retired professor of Peace Studies, Earlham College. Sponsored by Western Carolinians for Peace and Justice in the Middle East. More information at jamara03@bellsouth.net.
03/23/12 - 03/25/12 SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL CONVERGENCE OF OCCUPATIONS
http://www.occupysoutheast.org/
03/23/12 - 03/25/12 UNAC CONFERENCE IN CONNETICUT
03/25/12 MARCH ON YOUR STATEHOUSE DAY
More information to follow (hopefully).
03/30/12 NATIONAL OCCUPATION OF WASHINGTON DC
http://nowdc.org/ or The National Occupation of Washington, DC - Occupy Powers
03/31/12 CAMPAIGN FOR SOUTHERN EQUALITY FAMILY DINNER
More information at http://southernequality.org/
03/31/12 BOOK DISCUSSION AT FIRESTORM CAFÉ AND BOOKS
This book discussion will be on “The Man Who Quit Money” and will be held at 1 PM. This is free and open to the public. In the autumn of 2000, Daniel Suelo deposited his life savings—all thirty dollars of it – in a phone booth. He has lived without money ever since. And he has never felt so free, or so much at peace.
04/14/12 BUNCOMBE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY MEETING
This will begin at 10 AM at the Buncombe County Courthouse. Please sign up to attend at your local precinct meeting.
04/14/12 - 04/17/12 SOA WATCH DAYS OF ACTION IN DC
Join us in Washington, DC for the Days of Action to Close the SOA and End Militarization! Plan to come to DC from April 14-17 for four days of lobbying, conferences, strategy sessions, concerts and street theater, as we continue to make our demands heard for a just world. Prior to the Days of Action, from April 11-13, we will hold a Direct Action Training camp to train movement activists in the skills needed to carry out effective actions to put the SOA and militarization on the national agenda. http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=5cR1JW7Z3KLARiECufCoW8UkZA/WO+zK
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ACTIONS AND READINGS
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Anam Cara Theatre Company presents: “WE ARE THE 99%” - An Ensemble-created play. This play will be presented on March 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18. All shows at 8 PM. The Anam Cara Collective is at 203 Haywood Road in west Asheville. 10% of ticket sales go to Occupy Asheville. Tickets are $10/advance and $12/door. Sundays are “pay what you can” shows. Tickets are available online, at Firestorm Cafe or email anamcaratc@gmail.com.
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Take action: Show support for Bradley Manning by signing this letter.
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Take action against NC Amendment 1 – folks will be voting on this in May!
Today 117 Coalition Partners stand together in opposition to Amendment 1. Among them, the NAACP, Southerners on New Ground, the Alliance of Baptists, Disability Rights North Carolina, and the Libertarian Party. See a video about this and possible volunteer activities at https://protectallncfamilies.ngpvanhost.com/momentum
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Take action: Show support for Bradley Manning by signing this letter.
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Take action against NC Amendment 1 – folks will be voting on this in May!
Today 117 Coalition Partners stand together in opposition to Amendment 1. Among them, the NAACP, Southerners on New Ground, the Alliance of Baptists, Disability Rights North Carolina, and the Libertarian Party. See a video about this and possible volunteer activities at https://protectallncfamilies.ngpvanhost.com/momentum
Pledge to vote against Amendment 1: http://www.protectallncfamilies.org/content/pledge-to-vote-against
Get a Tool Kit: http://www.protectallncfamilies.org/content/download-your-tools
See message from a local organizer:
My name is Liz MacNeil, and I'm the Regional Field Organizer for the Coalition to Protect ALL NC Families in WNC. I wanted to invite you to come visit us at our new field office located at 29 N. Market St, 6th floor, in downtown Asheville. We just opened on Sunday, and we're starting a phone bank from our office in downtown on Monday, Feb 6. Our phone banks will run from 4-8 (Sun-Fri) and 4-6 (Sat). We're always looking for people to volunteer and get involved in the campaign. Please let me know if you have an hour or two to help us fight AGAINST Amendment One.
Best,
Liz MacNeil
WNC Regional Field Organizer, Coalition to Protect ALL NC Families
lmacneil78@gmail.com
530-591-2666
www.protectncfamilies.org
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Information on the County Commissioner races in Buncombe County, and other election news.
See message from a local organizer:
My name is Liz MacNeil, and I'm the Regional Field Organizer for the Coalition to Protect ALL NC Families in WNC. I wanted to invite you to come visit us at our new field office located at 29 N. Market St, 6th floor, in downtown Asheville. We just opened on Sunday, and we're starting a phone bank from our office in downtown on Monday, Feb 6. Our phone banks will run from 4-8 (Sun-Fri) and 4-6 (Sat). We're always looking for people to volunteer and get involved in the campaign. Please let me know if you have an hour or two to help us fight AGAINST Amendment One.
Best,
Liz MacNeil
WNC Regional Field Organizer, Coalition to Protect ALL NC Families
lmacneil78@gmail.com
530-591-2666
www.protectncfamilies.org
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Information on the County Commissioner races in Buncombe County, and other election news.
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A live reading of the play “8: A Play about the Fight for Marriage Equality” by the American Equal Rights Channel on you tube. Worth watching!
http://www.youtube.com/AmericanEqualRights
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