UPCOMING EVENTS
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 on March15 to March 18, 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 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. Location is Firestorm Cafe and Books.
03/16/12 ENVIRONMENTAL FILM AND DISCUSSION AT UNCA
The film “Green Fire” will be shown at Highsmith University Union Grotto at 6:30 PM and will be followed by a panel discussion. Open to the public, and there is more information below.
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.
03/17/12 SIXTH MONTH ANNIVERSARY OF OCCUPY WALL STREET
Congratulations to the Occupy movement for changing the conversation and raising awareness of very important issues that are ignored by the corporate media. Locally, there is a BBQ potluck on March 17th at 3 PM at French Broad Park, 6 month anniversary of OWS. Veggie burgers, hot dogs, meat food, bring food, anyone welcome.
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 event 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.
03/21/12 STAND AGAINST RACISM
The Center for Diversity Education will be offering two free trainings on Assessing Common Office Space in support of Stand Against Racism with the YWCA of Asheville.
March 21 from 9:00- 10:00 at the Asheville Chamber of Commerce
April 5 from 4:00 - 5:00 at the YWCA of Asheville
Assessing Common Office Space Workshop - When a customer or employee walks into your place of business, house of worship, school, or community center do they feel welcomed? At this hour long participatory workshop, participants will learn to assess a space for visual images, accessibility, and historical cues to create a welcoming climate for a wider, more inclusive community. Join the Chamber and YWCA to gain tools for assessing your organization's or business's inclusiveness. Speaker Deborah Miles, Diversity Education Instructor with UNCA, will take the group through a hands-on activity to evaluate a space. We encourage you to take the tool back to your space and conduct your own evaluation in time for "The Stand" on April 27. Haven't Signed Up Yet for "The Stand"? If you haven't signed up yet to be a Participating Site of the 2012 Stand Against Racism, you still have time! Simply sign up by clicking www.standagainstracism.org.
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.
03/21/12 ENVIRONMENTAL FILM AND DISCUSSION AT WARREN WILSON COLLEGE
The film “Green Fire” will be shown at Cannon Lounge at Warren Wilson College at 8 PM. The public is invited to see the first full-length, high-definition documentary film ever made about legendary conservationist Aldo Leopold and his environmental legacy. “Green Fire” partners include The U.S. Forest Service, N.C. Leopold Education Project; N.C. Cooperative Extension; The Wilderness Society; The Nature Conservancy; Western North Carolina Alliance; Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy; and Land Trust for the Little Tennessee. For more information about the local showings, call Jill Gottesman, with The Wilderness Society, at 828-587-9453. For more information about the movie, visit www.GreenFireMovie.com.
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).
03/12/12 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 on March15 to March 18, 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 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. Location is Firestorm Cafe and Books.
03/16/12 ENVIRONMENTAL FILM AND DISCUSSION AT UNCA
The film “Green Fire” will be shown at Highsmith University Union Grotto at 6:30 PM and will be followed by a panel discussion. Open to the public, and there is more information below.
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.
03/17/12 SIXTH MONTH ANNIVERSARY OF OCCUPY WALL STREET
Congratulations to the Occupy movement for changing the conversation and raising awareness of very important issues that are ignored by the corporate media. Locally, there is a BBQ potluck on March 17th at 3 PM at French Broad Park, 6 month anniversary of OWS. Veggie burgers, hot dogs, meat food, bring food, anyone welcome.
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 event 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.
03/21/12 STAND AGAINST RACISM
The Center for Diversity Education will be offering two free trainings on Assessing Common Office Space in support of Stand Against Racism with the YWCA of Asheville.
March 21 from 9:00- 10:00 at the Asheville Chamber of Commerce
April 5 from 4:00 - 5:00 at the YWCA of Asheville
Assessing Common Office Space Workshop - When a customer or employee walks into your place of business, house of worship, school, or community center do they feel welcomed? At this hour long participatory workshop, participants will learn to assess a space for visual images, accessibility, and historical cues to create a welcoming climate for a wider, more inclusive community. Join the Chamber and YWCA to gain tools for assessing your organization's or business's inclusiveness. Speaker Deborah Miles, Diversity Education Instructor with UNCA, will take the group through a hands-on activity to evaluate a space. We encourage you to take the tool back to your space and conduct your own evaluation in time for "The Stand" on April 27. Haven't Signed Up Yet for "The Stand"? If you haven't signed up yet to be a Participating Site of the 2012 Stand Against Racism, you still have time! Simply sign up by clicking www.standagainstracism.org.
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.
03/21/12 ENVIRONMENTAL FILM AND DISCUSSION AT WARREN WILSON COLLEGE
The film “Green Fire” will be shown at Cannon Lounge at Warren Wilson College at 8 PM. The public is invited to see the first full-length, high-definition documentary film ever made about legendary conservationist Aldo Leopold and his environmental legacy. “Green Fire” partners include The U.S. Forest Service, N.C. Leopold Education Project; N.C. Cooperative Extension; The Wilderness Society; The Nature Conservancy; Western North Carolina Alliance; Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy; and Land Trust for the Little Tennessee. For more information about the local showings, call Jill Gottesman, with The Wilderness Society, at 828-587-9453. For more information about the movie, visit www.GreenFireMovie.com.
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).
03/25/12 RELATIONAL ORGANIZING ON AMENDMENT ONE
Discussion and examination of the amendment, and reflecting on how it will impact our lives and our communities. Specific emphasis placed on building, practicing, and refining skills employed in relational organizing--telling our stories in a short, compelling, targeted fashion with the people already in our lives to encourage them to come out to vote against A1 on May 8. Free and Open to Asheville community members. Specific LGBTQIA organization leaders will also invited. Time is 3 PM and location is Firestorm Café and Books.
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.
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ONGOING EVENTS
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SUNDAY
Episcopal Peace Fellowship holds a weekly vigil from 4:30 to 5 PM at All Soul's Cathedral.
TUESDAY
Veterans for Peace have a weekly vigil at 4:15 - 5:15 PM at Pack Square, Vance Monument
Occupy Asheville Meet Talk Act Nonviolent Affinity Group meets at 4:30 PM at the Chocolate Lounge (second floor) at 10 South Lexington in Asheville. Contact earthsun2@gmail.com for more info.
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 vigil at 5 PM at Pack Square (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.
OCCUPY WALL STREET ASHEVILLE
Go to www.occupyasheville.org for more information, or call 888-378-0788. Information on Occupy Asheville late breaking events: http://www.occupyasheville.org/events/ General Assembly will be held at 6 PM on Thursday and at 3 PM on Saturday. Location TBD.
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ACTIONS AND READINGS
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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.
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ONGOING EVENTS
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SUNDAY
Episcopal Peace Fellowship holds a weekly vigil from 4:30 to 5 PM at All Soul's Cathedral.
TUESDAY
Veterans for Peace have a weekly vigil at 4:15 - 5:15 PM at Pack Square, Vance Monument
Occupy Asheville Meet Talk Act Nonviolent Affinity Group meets at 4:30 PM at the Chocolate Lounge (second floor) at 10 South Lexington in Asheville. Contact earthsun2@gmail.com for more info.
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 vigil at 5 PM at Pack Square (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.
OCCUPY WALL STREET ASHEVILLE
Go to www.occupyasheville.org for more information, or call 888-378-0788. Information on Occupy Asheville late breaking events: http://www.occupyasheville.org/events/ General Assembly will be held at 6 PM on Thursday and at 3 PM on Saturday. Location TBD.
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ACTIONS AND READINGS
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The public is invited to see the first full-length, high-definition documentary film ever made about legendary conservationist Aldo Leopold and his environmental legacy. The free movie, “Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for our Time,” will be shown at four locations across Western North Carolina next week. Two of them are local. “Green Fire,” shares highlights from Leopold’s extraordinary career, explaining how he shaped conservation and the modern environmental movement. It also illustrates how Leopold’s vision of a community that cares about both people and land, an idea that has come to be known as a “land ethic,” continues to inform and inspire people across the country and around the world, highlighting modern projects that put Leopold’s land ethic in action in a multitude of ways.
The “Green Fire” movie will be shown on the following days and locations:
March 16, 6:30 p.m.: Asheville, University of North Carolina-Asheville, Highsmith University Union Grotto.
March 21, 8 p.m.: Swannanoa, Warren Wilson College, Canon Lounge.
Curt Meine, the film’s on-screen guide, is scheduled to attend all four showings. Meine’s doctoral dissertation was a biography of Aldo Leopold, published as “Aldo Leopold: His Life and Work” (University of Wisconsin Press, 1988). After the Asheville showing of the movie at UNCA, there will be a panel discussion, open to audience questions, with Meine, Julie Mayfield of WNC Alliance, Brent Martin with the Wilderness Society, David Ray with the Nature Conservancy, staff from Warren Wilson College, and others. “Green Fire” partners include The U.S. Forest Service, N.C. Leopold Education Project; N.C. Cooperative Extension; The Wilderness Society; The Nature Conservancy; Western North Carolina Alliance; Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy; and Land Trust for the Little Tennessee. For more information about the local showings, call Jill Gottesman, with The Wilderness Society, at 828-587-9453. For more information about the movie, visit www.GreenFireMovie.com.
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