UPCOMING EVENTS
04/23/12 TRAINING FOR CONSUMERS AGAINST RATE HIKES
Time is 7 to 9 PM and location is WNC Alliance Office at 29 N. Market Street, Asheville. Bill Gupton, of NC WARN, will be in Asheville at the WNC Alliance Office on Monday evening, April 23rd. He will provide the Consumers Against Rate Hikes training to mobilize WNC communities against potential Duke/Progress sponsored legislation which will result in annual utility rate hikes with minimal public oversight (i.e., no public rate hike hearings). These rate hikes are used by Duke/Progress to pay for the construction of new nuclear power plants. This is organized by SAFE Carolinas and WNC Alliance. For more info contact: Laura at Lsredoak@gmail.com or Kris at krissysjake@gmail.com.
04/23/12 TRAINING FOR CONSUMERS AGAINST RATE HIKES
Time is 7 to 9 PM and location is WNC Alliance Office at 29 N. Market Street, Asheville. Bill Gupton, of NC WARN, will be in Asheville at the WNC Alliance Office on Monday evening, April 23rd. He will provide the Consumers Against Rate Hikes training to mobilize WNC communities against potential Duke/Progress sponsored legislation which will result in annual utility rate hikes with minimal public oversight (i.e., no public rate hike hearings). These rate hikes are used by Duke/Progress to pay for the construction of new nuclear power plants. This is organized by SAFE Carolinas and WNC Alliance. For more info contact: Laura at Lsredoak@gmail.com or Kris at krissysjake@gmail.com.
04/23/12 HUMANITIES LECTURE AT UNCA
Ann Dunn, lecturer in Humanities, will present her lecture titled, “Where Have We Been? Where Are We? Where Are We Going? The Ebb and Flow of Empires” at 11:25 a.m. in UNC Asheville’s Lipinsky Auditorium. It is free and open to the public. For more information visit www.humanities.unca.edu or call 828/251-6808.
04/24/12 SPEECH ON MOUNTAINTOP REMOVAL AT WWC
Larry Gibson from Keeper of the Mountain's Foundation and Debbie Graff will speak about mountaintop removal and it’s effects on them and their communities. This will be at Cannon Lounge at Warren Wilson College at 7:30 PM. Larry Gibson has been fighting for his mountain, calling for an end to the destruction of the Appalachian Mountains through Mountaintop Removal coal mining for more than the last twenty years. He is an internationally known voice who has been named one of CNN's "Heroes", has appeared on ABC's 20/20, and has appeared before the United Nations. He has most recently been honored by Ohio Citizen Action, which awarded him the 2010 Enduring Courage Award. Free and open to the public.
04/24/12 SOLIDARITY WITH HOMELESS CAMPERS RALLY
On 4/17/12, the Asheville Police Department did a sweep of campsites giving people who were homeless a seven day notice of eviction. After seven days, tents and other belongings will be destroyed. Let us be clear that all people have a right to survive. Shelter is a basic necessity and should be a right of all citizens. We stand convicted that our city must provide safe space for all her citizens. Evicting people from the only safe shelter that they have is no solution. The city’s Homeless Initiative (10 Year Plan to End Homelessness) represents a real solution through the housing first model. Many of those who are camping currently are waiting for housing through the Homeless Initiative. This sends a mixed message to these folks. Our ends and our means much match. Towards the real solution we are all seeking: to end the suffering of our citizens who are homeless, we call for the following actions by our city: 1) In the short term, an immediate end to police sweeps of homeless encampments and either enough shelter space for ALL our homeless citizens or a safe space to camp legally. 2) In the long term, decriminalizing homelessness in Asheville. It should not be a crime to be without a home. Solidarity with Homeless Campers Campaign and Rally will be at 4:15 at City Hall. More information from BeLoved House at 828-242-8261.
04/24/12 “RACISM: I CAN FIX IT” PRESENTATION
04/24/12 SPEECH ON MOUNTAINTOP REMOVAL AT WWC
Larry Gibson from Keeper of the Mountain's Foundation and Debbie Graff will speak about mountaintop removal and it’s effects on them and their communities. This will be at Cannon Lounge at Warren Wilson College at 7:30 PM. Larry Gibson has been fighting for his mountain, calling for an end to the destruction of the Appalachian Mountains through Mountaintop Removal coal mining for more than the last twenty years. He is an internationally known voice who has been named one of CNN's "Heroes", has appeared on ABC's 20/20, and has appeared before the United Nations. He has most recently been honored by Ohio Citizen Action, which awarded him the 2010 Enduring Courage Award. Free and open to the public.
04/24/12 SOLIDARITY WITH HOMELESS CAMPERS RALLY
On 4/17/12, the Asheville Police Department did a sweep of campsites giving people who were homeless a seven day notice of eviction. After seven days, tents and other belongings will be destroyed. Let us be clear that all people have a right to survive. Shelter is a basic necessity and should be a right of all citizens. We stand convicted that our city must provide safe space for all her citizens. Evicting people from the only safe shelter that they have is no solution. The city’s Homeless Initiative (10 Year Plan to End Homelessness) represents a real solution through the housing first model. Many of those who are camping currently are waiting for housing through the Homeless Initiative. This sends a mixed message to these folks. Our ends and our means much match. Towards the real solution we are all seeking: to end the suffering of our citizens who are homeless, we call for the following actions by our city: 1) In the short term, an immediate end to police sweeps of homeless encampments and either enough shelter space for ALL our homeless citizens or a safe space to camp legally. 2) In the long term, decriminalizing homelessness in Asheville. It should not be a crime to be without a home. Solidarity with Homeless Campers Campaign and Rally will be at 4:15 at City Hall. More information from BeLoved House at 828-242-8261.
04/24/12 “RACISM: I CAN FIX IT” PRESENTATION
This is at the Sage Café at Warren Wilson College at 7 PM.
04/26/12 HANDS OFF BUNCOMBE’S WATER
Join us Tuesday April 24 at 4:30 PM for a "Stop it, Moffitt: Hand's off Buncombe's Water" rally at City-County Plaza followed by a visit to Asheville City Council, where city leaders will discuss Moffitt's attack on the water system.
04/26/12 LATINO EDUCATION IN NORTH CAROLINA
Latino Education in North Carolina: Challenges & Solutions, Thursday, April 26 at 7 PM at the MAHEC Health Education Center. Hosted by the Hispanics in Philanthropy and the Community Foundation of WNC.
04/26/12 DINING OUT FOR LIFE
This is to raise support for HIV/AIDS services.
04/26/12 SONGS IN SOLIDARITY
April marks the centennial anniversary of the Paint-Creek/Cabin-Creek Wars (1912-1913), an integral part of Appalachia's labor history and a precursor to the 1921 March and Battle of Blair Mountain during which nearly 15,000 people rebelled against their corporate-owned government. Come learn about the West Virginia mine wars in an interactive setting and learn about the current fight to end mountain-top removal mining on Blair Mountain. Location is Firestorm Café and Books, and time is 7 PM.
04/27/12 STAND AGAINST RACISM MARCH AND RALLY
Isaac Dickson students march to Pack Park for a rally at noon.
04/27/12 HEALTH DISPARITIES
Sharon West presentation on Health Disparities in the Glenn Theater. www.missionhospitals.org. Time is 2 PM and location is Mission Hospital.
04/27/12 ROMA CULTURE
We will be doing discussion groups around the Roma people - Gypsies. How do we define Community? Identity? Heritage? What forces do we put on other people to conform to our norms? Our Culture? Facilitated by Lisa Eby. Time is 8 to 5 PM and location is Buncombe County Health and Human services. Part of Stand Against Racism.
04/27/12 STAND AGAINST RACISM
www.ywcastand.org
04/27/12 OCCUPY THE WEEKEND
04/26/12 HANDS OFF BUNCOMBE’S WATER
Join us Tuesday April 24 at 4:30 PM for a "Stop it, Moffitt: Hand's off Buncombe's Water" rally at City-County Plaza followed by a visit to Asheville City Council, where city leaders will discuss Moffitt's attack on the water system.
04/26/12 LATINO EDUCATION IN NORTH CAROLINA
Latino Education in North Carolina: Challenges & Solutions, Thursday, April 26 at 7 PM at the MAHEC Health Education Center. Hosted by the Hispanics in Philanthropy and the Community Foundation of WNC.
04/26/12 DINING OUT FOR LIFE
This is to raise support for HIV/AIDS services.
04/26/12 SONGS IN SOLIDARITY
April marks the centennial anniversary of the Paint-Creek/Cabin-Creek Wars (1912-1913), an integral part of Appalachia's labor history and a precursor to the 1921 March and Battle of Blair Mountain during which nearly 15,000 people rebelled against their corporate-owned government. Come learn about the West Virginia mine wars in an interactive setting and learn about the current fight to end mountain-top removal mining on Blair Mountain. Location is Firestorm Café and Books, and time is 7 PM.
04/27/12 STAND AGAINST RACISM MARCH AND RALLY
Isaac Dickson students march to Pack Park for a rally at noon.
04/27/12 HEALTH DISPARITIES
Sharon West presentation on Health Disparities in the Glenn Theater. www.missionhospitals.org. Time is 2 PM and location is Mission Hospital.
04/27/12 ROMA CULTURE
We will be doing discussion groups around the Roma people - Gypsies. How do we define Community? Identity? Heritage? What forces do we put on other people to conform to our norms? Our Culture? Facilitated by Lisa Eby. Time is 8 to 5 PM and location is Buncombe County Health and Human services. Part of Stand Against Racism.
04/27/12 STAND AGAINST RACISM
www.ywcastand.org
04/27/12 OCCUPY THE WEEKEND
This is an informational event, and will be held in Hendersonville. This will be a camp-in/teach-in/information table event. The fun kicks off on Friday at noon. Meet at the vacant lot across from Wells Fargo on South Main Street in Hendersonville. This event will continue until noon on Sunday. On Friday, we will be setting things up, getting organized, etc. We may have a speaker Friday afternoon or evening. There also may be a march Friday afternoon, but that has yet to be confirmed. Friday night we will camp at the property. Saturday we will stage a picket from noon to 4 PM. We are also lining up several more presentations throughout the day, and engaging with the general public in conversation. Camping again Saturday night. We will break camp and leave at noon on Sunday. If you aren't camping, we still need you to come around and help man the table, talk to people, picket and march when you're able. A few things to keep in mind if you plan to camp. This will not be an open ended occupation. This is strictly for the weekend at this point. While the basic needs such as a porta john, water, ice and such will be provided, campers are responsible for bringing their own camping gear and food. Also, campers (or anyone attending) should know that Occupy Hendersonville prohibits the possession and use of illegal drugs, drinking alcohol in the camp area, and weapons of any kind.
04/27/12 OCCU-PARTY AT VANCE MONUMENT
Time is 6 PM.
04/27/12 STAND AGAINST RACISM PUZZLE
Friday, April 27, at 10 AM at the Jewish Community Center. Jewish Family Services of WNC and the Jewish Community Center presentation of Jewish community "Stand Against Racism" puzzle created by participants from JCC Shalom Children's Center, Just Kids Afterschool Enrichment, Congregation Beth Israel, Congregation Beth HaTephila, Chabad House and Jewish Family Service Elder Day Club. Also a presentation by the pre-school of Dr. Suess’s “The Sneer.”
04/28/12 NATIONAL PROTEST AGAINST THE WAR ON WOMEN
This will be held at state capitols across the nation. 10 AM.
04/28/12 STAND AGAINST RACISM RALLY
Saturday, April 28, Noon, Pritchard Park. Stand Against Racism Rally hosted by the Jubilee Community.
04/28/12 BLUE RIDGE PRIDE EVENT
Saturday, April 28, 1:00 pm, at First Congregational UCC. This is a Collaborative Art Project hosted by Blue Ridge Pride and is part of Stand Against Racism events. www.blueridgepride.com
04/28/12 STAND AGAINST RACISM EVENT
Saturday, April 28, 3:00 pm, Pritchard Park. Occupy Asheville will pause to mark the Stand Against Racism. Together we'll read parts of the Stand Against Racism Purpose Statement and also our own Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples Resolution. If you have ideas for agenda items related to anti-racism please contact facilitation@occupyasheville.org, so that we can incorporate them into the agenda.Friday, April 27, at 10 AM at the Jewish Community Center. Jewish Family Services of WNC and the Jewish Community Center presentation of Jewish community "Stand Against Racism" puzzle created by participants from JCC Shalom Children's Center, Just Kids Afterschool Enrichment, Congregation Beth Israel, Congregation Beth HaTephila, Chabad House and Jewish Family Service Elder Day Club. Also a presentation by the pre-school of Dr. Suess’s “The Sneer.”
04/28/12 NATIONAL PROTEST AGAINST THE WAR ON WOMEN
This will be held at state capitols across the nation. 10 AM.
04/28/12 STAND AGAINST RACISM RALLY
Saturday, April 28, Noon, Pritchard Park. Stand Against Racism Rally hosted by the Jubilee Community.
04/28/12 BLUE RIDGE PRIDE EVENT
Saturday, April 28, 1:00 pm, at First Congregational UCC. This is a Collaborative Art Project hosted by Blue Ridge Pride and is part of Stand Against Racism events. www.blueridgepride.com
04/28/12 STAND AGAINST RACISM EVENT
04/28/12 - 04/29/12 DRONE SUMMIT IN DC BY VETERANS FOR PEACE AND CODE PINK
04/29/12 STAND AGAINST RACISM COLLABORATIVE ART PROJECT
Saturday, April 28, 1:00 pm, First Congregational UCC. Collaborative Art Project hosted by Blue Ridge Pride. www.blueridgepride.com
04/29/12 DAY OF SOLIDARITY WITH COLUMBIA (STAND AGAINST RACISM)
The US is deeply complicit in Colombia's decade-long civil war, which has displaced some 5 million people, the worst such humanitarian crisis in the world. Attention to Colombia touches on all three of what Dr. King called the "giant triplets" of racism, materialism and militarism. This is sponsored by Circle of Mercy Congregation. Time TBA.
04/29/12 YOUTH STAND AGAINST RACISM SUNDAY
Youth STARS (Stand Against Racism Sunday). This is an interactive program for high school students. Time is 1 PM and location is the Carver Center in Black Mountain.
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