Monday, April 22, 2013

Upcoming events in the Asheville area this week

UPCOMING EVENTS

04/22/13 TRANSITION ASHEVILLE MOVIE
The FCUCC Earth Team, the UNCA Student Environmental Center, and Transition Asheville are sponsoring a movie called "The Age of Stupid" at 6:55 PM at UNCA's Karpen Hall. The Age of Stupid is a 90-minute film about climate change, set in the future. Oscar-nominated Pete Postlethwaite stars as a man living alone in the devasted world of 2055, looking back at “archive” footage from 2007 and asking: "Why didn’t we stop climate change when we had the chance?"

04/22/13 EARTH DAY EARTH SABBATH
Time is 7 to 8 PM and location is St. Mary’s Episcopal Church (in the new hall), 337 Charlotte St. All are welcome. The Earth Sabbath is a time to step out of our daily hectic lives and into a joyful celebration of the mystery and meaning of the universe; a time of sharing gratitude and appreciation for the gifts of creation; a time of lament, hope, and honoring our interdependency; a time of reverence and humility for the power of nature beyond our control; a time for community with people caring for creation; a time for nurturing and supporting the vision and creativity needed for the healing of the Earth and all those traveling upon her. For more information, contact Jean at larson_jean@hotmail.com.

04/25/13 FIRESTORM CAFE EVENT
“Workers of the World Unite - But Why?” with John McClain, UNCA professor of the humanities. He will discuss Marx’s concept of uniting the working class. Time is 7:30 PM and this is open to the public.

04/26/13 SISTER PREJEAN SPEAKING – AND AN OPERA: DEAD MAN WALKING
Sister Prejean will be speaking about abolishing the death penalty. Time is 2:30 to 3:30 PM at Lipinski Auditorium, UNCA. The movie “Dead Man Walking” was based on her life. Her talk will be called “Dead Man Walking – The Journey Continues”. Free. At 8 PM, there will be a presentation of an opera called “Dead Man Walking” (based on the book) at Lipinski Auditorium. Ticket prices for the general public start at $25. FMI: http://cesap.unca.edu/events/dead-man-walking-opera. There will also be a performance at WCU on 04/27/13.

04/26/13 SOCIAL JUSTICE FILM AT UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST
The film shown tonight will be “Brother Outsider, the Life of Bayard Rustin” in conjunction with the YWCA’s Stand Against Racism events. This film covers the life of a master strategist and tireless activist. He brought Gandhi’s protest techniques to the American civil rights movement, and was fired from important leadership positions because he was openly gay. 7 PM and location is the UU at Charlotte and Edwin Streets in Asheville. Donations accepted.

04/27/13 WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES
In pursuit of a community free from sexual violence, Our VOICE serves all individuals in Buncombe County affected by sexual assault through counseling, advocacy, and education. To register for the walk and for more information, go to  http://walkamileasheville.org/. Cost is $15. You can purchase High Heal shoes for $15 at Hip Replacements at 72 North Lexington Avenue

04/27/13 HARD 2 RECYCLE EVENT
Time is 8 AM to 1 PM and location is 161 S Charlotte Street. Free, public collections geared to bring awareness to other modes of recycling to our area. Five quarterly collection days, held as special events, in part to collect and divert items that would normally end up in the landfill, such as hard bulky plastics, styrofoam, electronics, books, blankets, batteries, cooking oil and much more. For more information, http://www.ashevillegreenworks.org/hard-2-recycle.html/.

04/27/13 SECOND ANNUAL EARTH STEWARDSHIP DAY
Second Annual Earth Stewardship Day in honor of Earth Day, 10 AN – 4 PM at Blue Ridge Community College. Various projects will take place until 2 PM and then all participants can reconvene until 4 PM for a large picnic and musical celebration.  Come join ECO and all its partners for a promising day of hands-on, environmental activities that will be enjoyed throughout the county for years to come. Volunteers should sign-up through ECO to participate in any of the projects. For more information, go to http://eco-wnc.org/category/calendar-events/calendar/.

04/27/13 REALLY, REALLY FREE MARKET       
This will be at Aston Park from 11 to 3 PM. Everything free. Leftover goods go to Beloved House.

04/28/13 STAND AGAINST RACISM
"The New Jim Crow - Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness" will be discussed at this Stand Against Racism event offered by the Ethical Society of Asheville, Sunday, April 28th, 2:00 - 4:00 at the Friends Meeting House, 227 Edgewood Road in north Asheville. This book, written by Michelle Alexander, makes the compelling argument that the huge racial disparity of punishment in America is the crisis of our time, has its roots in our country's slavery and Jim Crow periods and is the new front of the historic struggle for racial justice. Read the book now and be part of the discussion or come to hear the discussion of those who have read the book. All are welcome! For more information: 828 687-7759, ethicalsocietyasheville@gmail.com or www.meetup.com/Ethical-Society-of-Asheville

04/30/13 UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION – WNC CHAPTER
There will be a public meeting to explore the UN’s involvement in women’s issues with Dr. Lyndi Hewitt. “The UN, Civil Society, and Violence Against Women and Girls: Where are we now?  Dr. Hewitt is a professor at UNCA. She will present her findings and observations at 6:30 PM at the Mountain View Room at the Sherrill Center at UNCA. Admission is free. For more information, contact info@una-wnc.org.

05/01/13 SIERRA CLUB MEETING
Time is 7 PM (program starts at 7:15)at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Asheville (corner of Charlotte & Edwin). Sierra Club will present a program Wednesday, May 1 at 7 pm  on how the land that became DuPont State Forest was protected from private development. The Blue Ghost Fireflies, one of the wonders of DuPont State Forest, will be also featured. Contact: judymattox@sbcglobal.net, or 828-683-2176 for more information.

05/02/13 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/

05/03/13 NATIONAL WAR TAX RESISTANCE GATHERING IN ASHEVILLE
The National War Tax Resistance Coordinating Committee (NWTRCC) will hold its National Gathering, at the Flood Fine Arts Center in the Phil Mechanics Building at 109 Roberts Street May 3rd through the 5th featuring workshops about War Tax Resistance, panels and keynote addresses by Cindy Sheehan and author David Swanson. A complete schedule of events and registration form with dates and times can be viewed at: http://www.nwtrcc.org/gatheringMay2013.php. David Swanson will present the keynote address on Friday May 3rd, 8pm at the Flood Fine Arts Center, in the River Arts District, 109 Roberts St. His presentation titled, “Lessons from an Overlooked Anti-War Movement” will center around thoughts from his various publications including “War is a Lie.” There will be a community potluck at 7 PM on Friday also. Cindy Sheehan's keynote address on Saturday May 4th, 8pm at the Flood Fine Arts Center, will detail examples of why “War Tax Resistance IS Courage” using material from her popular podcast titled “Cindy Sheehan's Soapbox.” How to go about refusing to pay taxes for war will be part of the program allowing for the audience to begin thinking about alternative methods for resisting taxes going to the military. THERE IS A NEED FOR HOSTS TO PROVIDE HOUSING - PLEASE CONTACT LOCAL ORGANIZERS AT NEWSOUTHNETWORK@GMAIL.COM OR CALL 828-301-6683.

05/06/13 GREEN PARTY MEETING
The Buncombe County GREEN Party's business meeting is open to the public. It is held on the first Monday of the month. Time is 6 PM and location is the Fortune Building (upstairs), at 729 Haywood Rd., West Asheville. Parking in back and on the street. Contact Ronald @ 828-LUCK-180 or Larry @ 828-225-4347 for more information.

05/09/13 ASHEVILLE RISING MEETING
Time will be 7 PM, location to be determined. More information to come.

05/10/13 CHILD WATCH TOUR – HOUSING MATTERS FOR KIDS
The tour, cosponsored by Children First/CIS and the Junior League of Asheville, offers a "field trip for adults" that educates and inspires leadership around important children and youth issues in our community. This year we'll explore how safe, affordable housing is a cornerstone for children's health and education. How can we make smart investments and policy decisions around housing? Join us on May 10th to find out. Time is 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Registration is limited, go here:  http://statevoices.salsalabs.com/o/512/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=430

05/10/13 SOCIAL JUSTICE FILM NIGHT AT UU CHURCH
“The Last Mountain: A Fight For Our Future” will be shown at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville at 7 PM. This is a film about Coal Mountain and the power of ordinary Americans who fight for what they believe in. It is a fight to stop mountain top removal. Donations accepted.

05/13/13 MOVE TO AMEND BUNCOMBE COUNTY
Time is 7 PM and location is Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville at Charlotte and Edwin Streets in the lower level meeting room. It shall be the mission of Move to Amend Buncombe County to create public demand for passage by the US Congress and ratification by the North Carolina Legislature, and those of other states, of a Constitutional Amendment reserving access to First Amendment protections to natural human beings and the press, defining speech as actual communication and authorizing Congress to regulate the raising and spending of political funds. Contact Lew at patrie.wncpsr@main.nc.us for more information.

05/16/13 MAHA COMES TO THE MOUNTAINS
Please join Medical Advocates for Healthy Air & the Western North Carolina Alliance for a dinner discussion and update on our state’s air quality. This is for MAHA staff and members, medical and health professionals, and others interested in the connections between air quality and human health. RSVP: Let Rebecca know at rebecca@cleanaircarolina.org if you will attend dinner at 6:30. Non-diners are welcome to attend the presentation at 7 PM. Location TBD.

05/18/13 GREEN GRANNIES ‘SING FOR THE CLIMATE’
Join the Green Grannies to "SING FOR THE CLIMATE". This is every third Saturday at 5 PM, Vance Monument.  See the video, singfortheclimate.com.

06/01/13 RALLY FOR BRADLEY MANNING AT FORT MEADE

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ONGOING EVENTS
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TUESDAY
Veterans for Peace have a weekly vigil at 5 PM at Pack Square, Vance Monument

WEDNESDAY
Haywood Peace Vigilers have a weekly vigil at 4 PM at Haywood County Courthouse in Waynesville.

THURSDAY
Asheville Homeless Network meeting at 2 PM at Firestorm Cafe.
Police Brutality Council (discussion) at 11 AM at Firestorm Cafe.

FRIDAY
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.

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ACTIONS AND READINGS
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FROM THE EISENHOWER CHAPTER OF VETERANS FOR PEACE:

Sunday, April 28, 7:30 am:  We will meet in the parking lot on the west side of the NC capital in Raleigh to launch the 2013 Sam’s Ride for Peace, a 7 day bicycle ride from Raleigh to Washington DC.  We’re still looking for volunteer riders and supporters for parts or the whole of the ride.


A video of Sam's Ride for Peace 2012 is on You Tube. (WORTH WATCHING! INSPIRING!)

If anyone is interested in joining or just going to the send-off, Sam Winstead, WWII Vet, will again ride for peace, NC to DC, April 28 – May 3, 2013, leaving NC Capitol Sunday morning, April 28.
More info/application here: www.ncveteransforpeace.org or call John Heuer at 919-444-3823 or email heu93@aol.com.

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Petition to get CTS to clean up their mess in south Asheville:

We the undersigned ask CTS Corporation to pay for a full scale cleanup of the toxic chemicals leaching into the soil, water, and air surrounding the CTS of Asheville site. The delays have gone on long enough. Do the corporate socially responsible thing and clean up the mess. It should not take a government / EPA action to force you to take care of the toxins leaching into the environment of this mountain community.

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> Hello All!
> My name is Jesse Kitt and I co-lead a women's service organization (The Sophia Group) through the local UCC church Land of Sky. We are very focused on the exponentially positive effects that empowering women can and does have on entire communities and indeed the world.
> We have organized another local screening of the incredible new film, Girl Rising, at the Regal Biltmore Grande Stadium 15. The film was created by 10x10, a global campaign to educate and empower girls.
> If you missed the screening at Beaucatcher on Easter, here is another opportunity to see this important film! The film is rated pg-13 and this would be a wonderful activity (and educational opportunity) for Mother's to share with their pre-teen-ish and teenage daughters!
> Girl Rising tells the stories of 9 girls from around the world who face - and overcome - unbelievable obstacles on the path toward getting an education. Each girl’s story was written by an author and is narrated by a cast of great actresses, including Meryl Streep, Kerry Washington, Anne Hathaway, Salma Hayek, Alicia Keys, and others. The cinematography is stunning and I really am excited to see the film, and to be involved in a global effort for girl’s education.

> First, watch the trailer: http://10x10act.org/girl-rising/
> You can sign up to buy a ticket for the movie here:
> A portion of Girl Rising ticket sales will help fund programs for girls, so seeing the film literally makes an impact on girls’ lives.

> I’m planning the screening for Thursday May 16th at 7:30 pm at the Regal Biltmore Grande Stadium 15 in Biltmore Park.

> Please sign up ASAP to see the movie and tell your friends to do the same! The film can only be screened if at least 100 people sign up to see it. You will only be charged for your ticket if we succeed in booking the screening.

> Here’s the link again:
> Feel pass this email along to friends and neighbors!

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War Crimes Times Seeking Stories:  Children as Victims of War

The War Crimes Times(WCT) is seeking submissions for its summer issue. WCT wants to present an emotional appeal to the (missing) American conscience through empathy for children as victims of war.
Consider submitting articles, poetry, artwork, or photos to  mark@WarCrimesTimes.org.

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