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UPCOMING EVENTS
12/03/12 NUCLEAR FAMINE: A BILLION PEOPLE AT RISK
WNC Physicians for Social Responsibility have arranged this presentation by Dr. Ira Helfand at The Asheville Jewish Community Center. Refreshments and social at 6:30 PM and lecture at 7:00 PM. The presentation is also sponsored by Veterans for Peace Chapter 099. Ira Helfand, MD will describe the range of dangers posed by nuclear weapons including nuclear terrorism and the possibility of large scale nuclear war between the United States and Russia. Drawing on his new study Nuclear Famine: A Billion People at Risk he will also present the data released this year on the catastrophic world-wide climate disruption that would follow even a limited nuclear war as might occur between India and Pakistan. He will discuss concrete steps we need to take and what citizens can do to lessen the danger. Contact Lew at patrie.wncpsr@main.nc.us for more information.
12/03/12 “HEARTSPEAK – MORE PEACEFUL RELATIONSHIPS”
Monday, December 3, 7-9 PM, Center for Holistic Medicine, 779 Haywood Rd.: "HeartSpeak - More Peaceful Relationships through Listening and Speaking from the Heart," with Cathy Holt. Cost: $10-$15 sliding scale. Please pre-register: 828-545-9681.
12/3/12 BUNCOMBE COUNTY SCHOOLS MEETING
Buncombe County Schools is thinking of adding "Religious Freedom Day" to school calendars. The school-sponsored event for students and their families would feature representation of a variety of religious materials. Americans United thinks this is problematic, and we need your help. Please plan to attend the meeting and speak out in support of church-state separation. Our concerns include: Who would provide material? Would one faith get preference over others? How would freedom from religion be presented? We have serious concerns about how this might be handled, and we are asking you to take action in support of the separation of church and state. If you are able to attend, please contact Phillip Allen, our Western NC Chapter President of Americans United, at phillip@auwnc.org. Time is 6:30 PM, probably best to get to the meeting by 6 PM. Location is the Buncombe County School Administrative Services Building at 175 Bingham Road, Asheville.
12/03/12 LECTURE AT UNCA
“Where have we been? Where are we? Where are we going? The Ebb and Flow of Empires” with Ann Dunn, lecturer in humanities. This will be at Lipinsky Auditorium at 11:25 AM. More information at 251-6808 or humanities.unca.edu.
12/04/12 TRANSIT COMMISSION MEETING
Time is 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM, and location is the first floor North Conference room at City Hall. Topics include: TC transit experiences in riding the bus, Transit Commission Annual Report , Transit Commission Goals Update), MAHEC Health Express Update , Staff updates, Review of ATS monthly Reports: Accident Summary; Safety Report, Ridership; Passport, IRide Tracking, public comments. More information at www.ridetheART.com.
12/05/12 SIERRA CLUB MEETING
This is their holiday potluck with recognition awards. Please bring a dish and a book to swap. Program starts at 7 PM and location is Unitarian Church at Edwin Place and Charlotte Street.
12/05/12 GREENDRINKS: WATER SUSTAINABLE ASHEVILLE INITIATIVE
The Water-Sustainable Asheville Initiative is making its way through the process of the City of Asheville's Sustainability Advisory Committee on Energy and the Environment: we hope to have some water goals added to the City's Sustainability Plan. Presentation will be at 6 PM at Posana Café at 1 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville.
12/06/12 VETERANS FOR PEACE MEETING
Time is 6:30 PM and location is VFP HQ at the Phil Mechanic Studios: 109 Roberts Street in Asheville. VFP Chapter 099: http://vfpchapter099wnc.blogspot.com/
12/06/12 BENEFIT FOR ‘OUR VOICE’
Our Voice, the Buncombe County Rape Crisis and Prevention Center, has a unique way to cross things off your list for this year. More than 100 pieces of jewelry will be on display at Pack Place and you get to pick out your favorite. Entrance fee is $25, and the time is 7 to 9 PM. For more information, call 252-0562 or go to www.ourvoicenc.org.
12/07/12 BIBLIO WORKS ANNUAL BENEFIT AND AUCTION
Biblio Works believes that healthy communities require healthy minds. That’s why we have been building libraries, supplying books, and training librarians in the poorest communities of Bolivia since 2005. To raise awareness and funding for our worthy cause, Biblio Works is hosting a holiday event with live music, local beer and a silent auction. More information here: http://biblioworks.org/ Time is 8 to 11 PM and location is Loretta’s Café, Third Floor at 114 N. Lexington Avenue. $15 admission, which includes two drink tickets.
12/07/12 TRANSITION ASHEVILLE AND NC WARN WORKSHOP
Transition Asheville is inviting you to join Mr. Sammy Slade, from NC WARN http://www.ncwarn.org/, at a local workshop designed to inform and amaze! Sammy says: "We want to partner with you at a 1 1/2 - 2 hour “NC Energy Future Workshop” for putting us on track towards a livable future with zero fossil fuel electricity by 2030…. we believe that North Carolina needs a new energy future based on conservation, efficiency and renewable power sources. The workshop is happening twice (Friday December 7th from 1-3 PM, Saturday, December 8th from 10-noon), so just pick the one that suits your schedule. For more information and to sign up, visit http://www.transitionasheville.org and go to the December calendar, or contact Debby Genz at dgenz@skyrunner.net. Once you sign up, you'll be notified regarding location.
12/08/12 TRANSITION ASHEVILLE AND NC WARN WORKSHOP
See above for information on this event.
12/10/12 MOVE TO AMEND MEETING
Our next Move to Amend meeting will start at 7 PM, Monday, Dec 10, 630 PM in the lower Religious Education space, which is again on the basement level of Asheville's Unitarian Universalist Church, northwest corner on Charlotte St. and Edwin Place. Parking is available on the streets and the parking areas on the north side of the building. Contact Lew at patrie.wncpsr@main.nc.us for more information.
12/03/12 NUCLEAR FAMINE: A BILLION PEOPLE AT RISK
WNC Physicians for Social Responsibility have arranged this presentation by Dr. Ira Helfand at The Asheville Jewish Community Center. Refreshments and social at 6:30 PM and lecture at 7:00 PM. The presentation is also sponsored by Veterans for Peace Chapter 099. Ira Helfand, MD will describe the range of dangers posed by nuclear weapons including nuclear terrorism and the possibility of large scale nuclear war between the United States and Russia. Drawing on his new study Nuclear Famine: A Billion People at Risk he will also present the data released this year on the catastrophic world-wide climate disruption that would follow even a limited nuclear war as might occur between India and Pakistan. He will discuss concrete steps we need to take and what citizens can do to lessen the danger. Contact Lew at patrie.wncpsr@main.nc.us for more information.
12/03/12 “HEARTSPEAK – MORE PEACEFUL RELATIONSHIPS”
Monday, December 3, 7-9 PM, Center for Holistic Medicine, 779 Haywood Rd.: "HeartSpeak - More Peaceful Relationships through Listening and Speaking from the Heart," with Cathy Holt. Cost: $10-$15 sliding scale. Please pre-register: 828-545-9681.
12/3/12 BUNCOMBE COUNTY SCHOOLS MEETING
Buncombe County Schools is thinking of adding "Religious Freedom Day" to school calendars. The school-sponsored event for students and their families would feature representation of a variety of religious materials. Americans United thinks this is problematic, and we need your help. Please plan to attend the meeting and speak out in support of church-state separation. Our concerns include: Who would provide material? Would one faith get preference over others? How would freedom from religion be presented? We have serious concerns about how this might be handled, and we are asking you to take action in support of the separation of church and state. If you are able to attend, please contact Phillip Allen, our Western NC Chapter President of Americans United, at phillip@auwnc.org. Time is 6:30 PM, probably best to get to the meeting by 6 PM. Location is the Buncombe County School Administrative Services Building at 175 Bingham Road, Asheville.
12/03/12 LECTURE AT UNCA
“Where have we been? Where are we? Where are we going? The Ebb and Flow of Empires” with Ann Dunn, lecturer in humanities. This will be at Lipinsky Auditorium at 11:25 AM. More information at 251-6808 or humanities.unca.edu.
12/04/12 TRANSIT COMMISSION MEETING
Time is 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM, and location is the first floor North Conference room at City Hall. Topics include: TC transit experiences in riding the bus, Transit Commission Annual Report , Transit Commission Goals Update), MAHEC Health Express Update , Staff updates, Review of ATS monthly Reports: Accident Summary; Safety Report, Ridership; Passport, IRide Tracking, public comments. More information at www.ridetheART.com.
12/05/12 SIERRA CLUB MEETING
This is their holiday potluck with recognition awards. Please bring a dish and a book to swap. Program starts at 7 PM and location is Unitarian Church at Edwin Place and Charlotte Street.
12/05/12 GREENDRINKS: WATER SUSTAINABLE ASHEVILLE INITIATIVE
The Water-Sustainable Asheville Initiative is making its way through the process of the City of Asheville's Sustainability Advisory Committee on Energy and the Environment: we hope to have some water goals added to the City's Sustainability Plan. Presentation will be at 6 PM at Posana Café at 1 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville.
12/06/12 VETERANS FOR PEACE MEETING
Time is 6:30 PM and location is VFP HQ at the Phil Mechanic Studios: 109 Roberts Street in Asheville. VFP Chapter 099: http://vfpchapter099wnc.blogspot.com/
12/06/12 BENEFIT FOR ‘OUR VOICE’
Our Voice, the Buncombe County Rape Crisis and Prevention Center, has a unique way to cross things off your list for this year. More than 100 pieces of jewelry will be on display at Pack Place and you get to pick out your favorite. Entrance fee is $25, and the time is 7 to 9 PM. For more information, call 252-0562 or go to www.ourvoicenc.org.
12/07/12 BIBLIO WORKS ANNUAL BENEFIT AND AUCTION
Biblio Works believes that healthy communities require healthy minds. That’s why we have been building libraries, supplying books, and training librarians in the poorest communities of Bolivia since 2005. To raise awareness and funding for our worthy cause, Biblio Works is hosting a holiday event with live music, local beer and a silent auction. More information here: http://biblioworks.org/ Time is 8 to 11 PM and location is Loretta’s Café, Third Floor at 114 N. Lexington Avenue. $15 admission, which includes two drink tickets.
12/07/12 TRANSITION ASHEVILLE AND NC WARN WORKSHOP
Transition Asheville is inviting you to join Mr. Sammy Slade, from NC WARN http://www.ncwarn.org/, at a local workshop designed to inform and amaze! Sammy says: "We want to partner with you at a 1 1/2 - 2 hour “NC Energy Future Workshop” for putting us on track towards a livable future with zero fossil fuel electricity by 2030…. we believe that North Carolina needs a new energy future based on conservation, efficiency and renewable power sources. The workshop is happening twice (Friday December 7th from 1-3 PM, Saturday, December 8th from 10-noon), so just pick the one that suits your schedule. For more information and to sign up, visit http://www.transitionasheville.org and go to the December calendar, or contact Debby Genz at dgenz@skyrunner.net. Once you sign up, you'll be notified regarding location.
12/08/12 TRANSITION ASHEVILLE AND NC WARN WORKSHOP
See above for information on this event.
12/10/12 MOVE TO AMEND MEETING
Our next Move to Amend meeting will start at 7 PM, Monday, Dec 10, 630 PM in the lower Religious Education space, which is again on the basement level of Asheville's Unitarian Universalist Church, northwest corner on Charlotte St. and Edwin Place. Parking is available on the streets and the parking areas on the north side of the building. Contact Lew at patrie.wncpsr@main.nc.us for more information.
12/10/12 OCCUPY ASHEVILLE
MEETING
This was formally called the “Coordinating Council”
meeting. Time is 6:30 PM and location is
First Congregational Church of Christ located on Oak Street in Asheville.
Entrance is in the back, and meeting is in a classroom in the basement.
All are welcome.
12/11/12 JUSTICE FRIENDS’ NIGHT
Kicking off a regular social event to be held at Firestorm Cafe. This is an informal gathering of Greens together with other folks in the Asheville community, people with an activist mindset who are interested in topics related to justice. This is a discussion group and a social event. Additional live performance: Musician/songwriter, Jack Herranen accompanied by Sam Harding perform Jack's own blend of Bolivian/Appalachian Folk, as well as covers of old songs by Woodie Guthrie and famed Anarchist & Wobbly, Joe Hill. Time is 7 PM.
12/11/12 CHILDREN FIRST/CIS EVENT
“Building a Strong North Carolina” - Tuesday, December 11th, 8:30 to 11:00 am at the AB Tech Enka campus. Children First/CIS is proud to cosponsor this annual event with the United Way that brings together community, business, and nonprofit leaders to hear how policy decisions in the state legislature impact the education, income, and health of our community. Of special note this year is a presentation on tax modernization for NC scheduled to be led by Elizabeth Brazas (Community Foundation of WNC) and Jack Cecil (Biltmore Farms). For more information and to reserve your space, go to this link: http://www.unitedwayabc.org/civicrm/event/info?id=122&reset=1.
12/12/12 TRANSITION ASHEVILLE POTLUCK
Please join with us as we share delicious food, warm company, and a little about what we (and you) have been doing in the past year in to relocalize and revitalize our community in the spirit of connection and resilience. We will be reflecting on the past year, as well as introducing some of our upcoming projects for 2013. Time is 5:30 PM and location is the First Congregational United Church of Christ at 20 Oak Street in Asheville. Please Bring: yummy food to share, plate/bowl, utensils, a cup or mug for tea and cider, and your warm self!
12/12/12 MEETING OVER ASHEVILLE WATER SYSTEM
This meeting will be at 2 PM and the location is the Metropolitan Sewerage District of Buncombe County. This will be a full board meeting, and public comments will be allowed (reportedly). Location is 2028 Riverside Drive in Asheville, and their phone number is 828-254-9656. Call to confirm details and to let them know you are coming.
12/14/12 SOCIAL JUSTICE MOVIE NIGHT AT UU CHURCH
Social Justice Film night will feature “I AM” a film about a man’s personal journey after a bicycle accident, ‘the nature of humanity’ and the ‘world’s ever-growing addiction to materialism’. Time is 7 PM and will be shown at the Unitarian Universalist Church at Charlotte and Edwin Place. Donations accepted. Info from devwilliams@juno.com.
12/14/12 to 12/16/12 MOVE TO AMEND CONVERGENCE IN FLORIDA
https://movetoamend.org/events/gainesville-fl-move-amend-south-regional-convergence
12/17/12 ABCRC 2012 HOLIDAY CELEBRATION LUNCH
Come and join us in celebration, as we honor the past, and usher in an exciting future! Asheville Buncombe Community Relations Council will soon be hosting its 2012 Holiday Celebration Lunch, and you are invited. Join us for fellowship, fun and our forward movement! Time is Noon to 2 PM and location is the ABCRC offices at 50 S. French Broad Avenue, Suite 204. Please RSVP at 828-252-4713.
12/17/12 OCCUPY ASHEVILLE
MEETING
This was formally called the “Coordinating Council”
meeting. Time is 6:30 PM and location is
First Congregational Church of Christ located on Oak Street in Asheville.
Entrance is in the back, and meeting is in a classroom in the basement.
All are welcome.
12/28/12 ASHEVILLE HOMELESS PARADE
This event is in defense of the rights of our homeless brothers and sisters here in Asheville and a rejection of the criminalization of homelessness the City has overseen throughout the past three-four years. The Parade will begin at Pritchard Park at 2 PM and march to Vance Memorial where speakers from the homeless community will speak.
01/02/13 SIERRA CLUB MEETING
Wayne Coldwell and Steve Woody will discuss Cataloochee and the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Program starts at 7:15 PM and location is Unitarian Church at Edwin Place and Charlotte Street.
01/03/13 VETERANS FOR PEACE MEETING
Time is 6:30 PM and location is VFP HQ at the Phil Mechanic Studios: 109 Roberts Street in Asheville. VFP Chapter 099: http://vfpchapter099wnc.blogspot.com/
01/05/13 OCCUPY ASHEVILLE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
This will be held at 3 PM at Pritchard Park. General Assemblies are held on the first Saturday of the month. Please note the change in time. All are welcome.
01/05/13 GREEN PARTY MEETING
The Buncombe County GREEN Party's business meeting is open to the public. It will be held from 10 AM to noon, upstairs in the Fortune Building, 729 Haywood Rd., West Asheville. Contact Ronald @ 828-LUCK-180 or Larry @ 828-225-4347 for more information.
01/20/13 OCCUPY ASHEVILLE PARTY AND FUNDRAISER
This will be a potluck at Rosetta’s Kitchen and will start at 5 PM. It is also a fundraiser for Ben Scales, Attorney, who has helped many of the Occupy people who were arrested. More details to come.
01/21/13 MLK PARADE IN ASHEVILLE
More details to come, Occupy Asheville will participate.
01/21/13 to 01/25/13 MLK WEEK AT UNCA
Check http://msp.unca.edu/mlk2013 in January for a full list of activities.
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ONGOING EVENTS
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TUESDAY
Veterans for Peace have a weekly vigil at 4:30 PM at Pack Square, Vance Monument
WEDNESDAY
Haywood Peace Vigilers have a weekly vigil at 4 PM at Haywood Country Courthouse in Waynesville.
THURSDAY
Asheville Homeless Network meeting at 2 PM at Firestorm Cafe.
Anti-racism Group Discussion at 5:30 PM on the third Thursday of the month 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 City Hall 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 Asheville General Assembly on the first Saturday of the month. 4 PM at Pritchard Park.
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ACTIONS AND READINGS
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From Oak Ridge Environmental Peace Alliance:
Friends,
OREPA doesn't do petitions—usually. But this is one we have helped develop in support of the Transform Now Plowshares activists which entered the Y12 Nuclear Weapons Complex last July. Our hope is to get 25,000 signatures by December 9 so the TNP three can submit it to the Justice Department in person in Washington, DC. So we need everyone's help. Will you click on the link below, sign the petition, and forward it to others?
http://www.change.org/petitions/u-s-attorney-general-don-t-impose-death-sentence-on-82-year-old-nun-and-peacemaker
Thanks!
peace, ralph
The Oak Ridge Environmental Peace Alliance works to stop nuclear weapons production at the Y - 12 Nuclear Weapons Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This is a tightly moderated list which includes a wide range of members from across the country. It is strictly limited to matters of concern to OREPA and its work to abolish nuclear weapons.
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From Veterans for Peace:
Armistice Day Video
The mini production of VFP's
Armistice Day 2012 includes photos of VFP members participating in local
Armistice Day events. Fifty chapters participated in the action call from VFP
National. Slideshow
of photos received.
Action Alerts for VFP Members & Supporters
Sign the Petition to Ban Weaponized Drones: Plea from Brian Terrell
http://www.veteransforpeace.org/pressroom/news/2012/11/29/action-alert-prison-protesting-drones
Sign Roots Action petition to Insist that potential recruits be told the whole story before they sign on the dotted line and put their lives at risk.
http://act.rootsaction.org/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=6900
Sign the petition, To Stand With Father Roy
http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/727/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=11972
Sign the petition to Preserve 1st Amendment Rights of drone protestors outside of Hancock Field Air National Guard Base.
https://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/826/images/elliot_petition_nov2012-1.pdf
Sign the DU petition: Stop Blocking International Action on Depleted Uranium Weapons!
http://us1.campaign-archive1.com/?u=d03bf3ffcac549c7dc7888ef5&id=4c8a69aac1&e=
VFP's Iran Working Group has organized a petition calling for support for a Nuclear Free Middle East. Tell President Obama and Congress you oppose the war on Iran and support a Nuclear Weapons Free Zone in the Middle East by signing below. http://www.vfp-iwg.org/?page_id=471
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Call US Senators against Coal Ash bill
Senate bill S3512 is proposed legislation that would block EPA from regulating power plant combustion waste (coal ash) as hazardous. Please call Sen. Hagan at 202-224-6342 and Sen. Burr at 202-224-3154 and ask your Senators to oppose this bill (3512) as a stand alone bill or as a "rider" on any legislation being considered by Congress. Also tell them you are opposed to any measures to limit EPA's ability to protect public health from coal ash.
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