UPCOMING EVENTS
12/10/12 INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS DAY
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 BILL OF RIGHTS DEFENSE COMMITTEE
Join with community members passionate about civil liberties on Monday, December 10th to watch and discuss two short films -- "Role Call" and "The Call" -- plus an extended segment of "Race: The Power of An Illusion." Bill of Rights Day is next Saturday (12/15) and the Bill of Rights Defense Committee is planning to build community, squash oppression and realize some meaningful justice in 2013. Let's talk about how we're going to do it! Time is 7 PM and location is Firestone Café and Books.
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.
12/11/12 PEOPLE OF FAITH FOR JUST RELATIONSHIPS
This group of clergy and laity, from a variety of faith traditions, is committed to creating a more just society where benefits are available to people of all sexual orientations. Meets at noon at First Congregational Church of Christ at 20 Oak Street in Asheville. More info at pfjr@gmail.com.
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
12/15/12 GUERRILLA FARMING AND RESISTANCE IN PALESTINE
Recently banned from the West Bank, Asheville activist Elyana has returned hoping to discuss experiences of the occupation, olive harvest, Israeli settler violence plus ways to support Palestinian farmers. Location is Firestorm Café and Books and time is 6 PM.
12/15/12 WESTERN CAROLINIANS FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE VIGIL
Western Carolinians for Peace and Justice in the Middle East is launching its boycott campaign against products produced in illegal Israeli settlements with vigils on December 15th and 22nd from 12 – 2 p.m. on the sidewalk in front of Best Buy near Asheville Mall. We are targeting SodaStream, a home seltzer maker; made in the illegal Israeli settlement of Ma'aleh Adumim (West Bank occupied Palestine). All are welcome. Contact Suchi at 669-2073 or Elizabeth at 669-3616 for more information.
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.
12/22/12 WESTERN CAROLINIANS FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE VIGIL
Western Carolinians for Peace and Justice in the Middle East is launching its boycott campaign against products produced in illegal Israeli settlements with a vigil on December 22nd from 12 – 2 p.m. on the sidewalk in front of Best Buy near Asheville Mall. We are targeting SodaStream, a home seltzer maker; made in the illegal Israeli settlement of Ma'aleh Adumim (West Bank occupied Palestine). All are welcome. Contact Suchi at 669-2073 or Elizabeth at 669-3616 for more information.
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.
12/10/12 INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS DAY
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 BILL OF RIGHTS DEFENSE COMMITTEE
Join with community members passionate about civil liberties on Monday, December 10th to watch and discuss two short films -- "Role Call" and "The Call" -- plus an extended segment of "Race: The Power of An Illusion." Bill of Rights Day is next Saturday (12/15) and the Bill of Rights Defense Committee is planning to build community, squash oppression and realize some meaningful justice in 2013. Let's talk about how we're going to do it! Time is 7 PM and location is Firestone Café and Books.
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.
12/11/12 PEOPLE OF FAITH FOR JUST RELATIONSHIPS
This group of clergy and laity, from a variety of faith traditions, is committed to creating a more just society where benefits are available to people of all sexual orientations. Meets at noon at First Congregational Church of Christ at 20 Oak Street in Asheville. More info at pfjr@gmail.com.
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
12/15/12 GUERRILLA FARMING AND RESISTANCE IN PALESTINE
Recently banned from the West Bank, Asheville activist Elyana has returned hoping to discuss experiences of the occupation, olive harvest, Israeli settler violence plus ways to support Palestinian farmers. Location is Firestorm Café and Books and time is 6 PM.
12/15/12 WESTERN CAROLINIANS FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE VIGIL
Western Carolinians for Peace and Justice in the Middle East is launching its boycott campaign against products produced in illegal Israeli settlements with vigils on December 15th and 22nd from 12 – 2 p.m. on the sidewalk in front of Best Buy near Asheville Mall. We are targeting SodaStream, a home seltzer maker; made in the illegal Israeli settlement of Ma'aleh Adumim (West Bank occupied Palestine). All are welcome. Contact Suchi at 669-2073 or Elizabeth at 669-3616 for more information.
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.
12/22/12 WESTERN CAROLINIANS FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE VIGIL
Western Carolinians for Peace and Justice in the Middle East is launching its boycott campaign against products produced in illegal Israeli settlements with a vigil on December 22nd from 12 – 2 p.m. on the sidewalk in front of Best Buy near Asheville Mall. We are targeting SodaStream, a home seltzer maker; made in the illegal Israeli settlement of Ma'aleh Adumim (West Bank occupied Palestine). All are welcome. Contact Suchi at 669-2073 or Elizabeth at 669-3616 for more information.
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.
12/30/12 to 01/01/13 ALTERNATIVE NEW YEARS
This is a gathering and vigil at the gates of Trident
Nuclear Submarine base, with cabins at Crooked
River State
Park in Georgia.
See below for more information.
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.
01/11/13 NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION AGAINST GUANTANAMO
01/12/13 PROTEST DRONE BOMBINGS
This will be held at CIA headquarters in Virginia.
01/20/13 OCCUPY ASHEVILLE PARTY AND FUNDRAISER
This will be a potluck/party 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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Bradley Manning voted “Person of the year” by the Guardian (UK) newspaper readers.
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Please watch this video on children who died from our drones:
http://www.warcosts.com/drone_strikes_children_deaths#_=_
War Costs
http://www.warcosts.com/
And Here's a petition about this horrible practice:
There Must Be Accountability for U.S. Drone Strikes
Speaker Boehner and Minority Leader Pelosi, H. Res. 819 calls for the release of legal justification of drone strikes that have killed civilians in targeted areas, as numerous reports have detailed. Please bring Rep. Dennis Kucinich's bill to the House floor for debate this month, as too much of U.S. government's drone policy is kept secret from Congress and the American people.
Sign here: http://www.warcosts.com/accountability_for_u_s_drone_strikes?recruiter_id=4609
And the latest outrage:
The US Military Approves Bombing Children
Robert Dreyfuss on December 4, 2012 - 11:34 AM ET
http://www.thenation.com/blog/171582/us-military-approves-bombing-children?rel=emailNation#
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ALTERNATIVE NEW YEAR'S
Gathering and vigil at gates of Trident Nuclear Submarine
base
DECEMBER 30, 31, JAN 1
CROOKED RIVER
STATE PARK
St. Mary's,
Georgia
Join long-time veteran Activists from throughout the south
who gather annually at Crooked
River State
Park for connection, encouragement and community
building (with some programming) and participate in a New Years Eve vigil at
the Trident base at midnight.
Cost: The cost of a space at a cottage is approximately $20
per night, sometimes more, sometimes less, depending on how many stay in a
cottage. To reserve a space from Asheville
and for carpool info, contact Clare at New South Network of War Resisters
or call 828-242-5610. Each
cottage prepares meals to share coordinated among those sharing the space.
Accommodations: Each cottage is furnished either two or
three bedrooms with two queen size beds each, linens, some towels, a living
room, and a furnished kitchen with stove, refrigerator, and some utensils.
Floor space and space on a screened in porch is also available.
Programs include speakers and presentations on local and
regional issues.
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To Fight Climate Change, College Students Take Aim at the
Endowment Portfolio
Students are demanding that university endowment funds rid themselves of coal,
oil and gas stocks in hopes of bringing climate change onto the national
political agenda.
http://nyti.ms/UEBCly
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http://nyti.ms/UEBCly
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