UPCOMING EVENTS
MORAL MONDAYS IN RALEIGH: Across
from the legislative building (16
W Jones St) in Raleigh. Organized by the NAACP.
Contact: info@naacpnc.org. The
Seventh Moral Monday, on June 17, 2013, will focus on the deadly attacks
against the environment and health care system. "A group of people
committed to an ideologically extreme and immoral agenda have turned our
legislature into a house of disdain for the poor and vulnerable of North Carolina,"
said Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, President of the NC NAACP. "They
have rammed through a slash and burn program that virtually all scientists
believe will lead to the disastrous consequences for the health of our planet
and our people."
06/18/13 TRANSITION ASHEVILLE
POTLUCKS WITH A PURPOSE
At this potluck, Cathy Holt will present on the principle
"Produce No Waste". Waste is a verb, not a noun, and is a human
artifact. Nature does not create waste, and pollution is just an unused
or misused resource. Cathy Holt studied and lived permaculture at Earthaven
Ecovillage from 2002-2004. She has also studied water harvesting with Brad
Lancaster, taught portions of the Permaculture Design Course with Patricia
Allison, and is active in Transition Asheville. She spent several months in Peru organizing a small Listening Project,
followed by teaching basic organic agriculture in an Urubamba High School
to 100 students. She currently does hoophouse gardening with neighbors in West Asheville, and teaches "HeartSpeak"
(nonviolent communication)--an important aspect of "social
permaculture." Join us at 5:30 at Community Action Opportunities (25 Gaston Street)
for food, fun, and good company. Bring a dish to share, and don't forget
your plate/bowl, cup, utensils, and serving utensil for your dish!
06/18/13 SNACKING AND FRACKING GATHERING - CANCELLED
Time will be 6 PM and the location is Asheville Botanical
Gardens. More details to come. For information contact Katie at
katie@cwfnc.org.
06/18/13 SCREENING OF “GENETIC DILEMMA: THE GAMBLE OF OUR
LIVES”
A screening of “Genetic Dilemma” will focus on GMOs and
herbicides. Organic popcorn will be served. Held at Jubilee! at 46 Wall Street in Asheville. $10 donation.
Info at genetricroulette-movie.com. Time is 7 PM.
06/19/13 ASHEVILLE
RISING MEETING
Meeting will start at 6 PM, and will be held at the YWCA.
More information on Facebook under “Asheville Rising”.
06/19/13 BENEFIT FOR PISGAH LEGAL SERVICES
A Summer Wine Tasting & Benefit for Pisgah Legal
Services will be held from 5 to 7 PM at Metro Wines, 169 Charlotte Street, Asheville.
Join us and taste wines that pair with summer events, parties and elegant
dinners. $10.00 at the door to benefit Pisgah Legal Services. Please RSVP to
Betsy (828) 210-3444 or betsy@pisgahlegal.org
06/19/13 SCREENING OF “A PLACE AT
THE TABLE”
Land of the Sky UCC will host a screening of “A Place at the
Table” a documentary about the child hunger crisis in America. Child
care provided, optional talk-back to follow. Held at Kenilworth Presbyterian
Church’s Fellowship Hall, 123
Kenilworth Road. Info at landoftheskychurch.org.
Time is 6:30 PM.
06/19/13 ASHEVILLE
SOCIALIST DISCUSSION
Our exciting and informative discussion of "the Two
Souls of Socialism" continues. What do activist have to do to achieve the
change we want? What is our model of a new society? Who can we reach out to and
unite with in this struggle? Good discussion, good coffee, maybe even some old
or new friend, Join us, join the conversation. Time is 6 PM and location is
Wall Street Café.
06/19/13 WLOS TOWN HALL DISCUSSION ON GAY MARRIAGE
Doors open at 6 PM and the event starts at 7:30 PM. Location
is the WNC AG Center. Register here: http://www.wlos.com/news/features/town-hall/
06/20/13 ACLU OF NC FORUM ON TRANSGENDER RIGHTS
Chris Brook and Holning Lau from the ACLU of North Carolina
will discuss the ACLU’s work on advancing transgender rights. They will provide
an overview of gender identity- focused ACLU initiatives around the country as
well as projects specific to North
Carolina. Legal issues that will be discussed include
access to proper identification documents, access to health care, transgender
voting rights, and antidiscrimination protections. This forum will be at 7:30
PM. Location is the Haywood Street Congregation, located at 297 Haywood Street in Asheville. For more information, contact cbrook@acluofnc.org.
06/20/13 GATHERING FOR PISGAH LEGAL SERVICES
McGuire, Wood & Bissette, PA, Attorneys at Law, invite you to an evening at the Historic Drhumor Building
in a gathering for Pisgah Legal Services. Time is 5:30 to 7:30 PM, and address
is 48 Patton Avenue
in Asheville.
Join them for wine, hors d’oeuvres and conversation. RSVP to Betsy at
828-210-3444.
06/22/13 WESTERN CAROLINANS
FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE IN THE MIDDLE EAST - CANCELLED
Western Carolinians for Peace and Justice in the Middle East
- boycott settlement product Soda Stream - will be standing at Vance Monument
on June 1 from noon to 1 PM. For more information, contact Susan at
suchi1025@bellsouth.net.
06/22/13 FRACK FREE NC FORUM
CWFNC and the Waterkeepers' Alliance
are cosponsoring a Frack-Free NC Forum in Bynum,
NC. Presentations will cover the
dangers of fracking to our waters, land and people, including first hand
accounts from Pennsylvania
farmers. Hear updates on legislative, and property rights issues and ask
questions of those on the front lines of fighting fracking in NC. Cost is $10
and you must register by June 17, 2013. Contact Grant at 828-251-1291 if you
are interested joining a carpool from the mountains and for information on how
to register.
06/24/13 CIVIL LIBERTIES RESOLUTION IN ASHEVILLE
Come out and support the Civil Liberties Resolution on
Monday, June 24 at 3:30 in the downtown fire station meeting room. From Cecil
Bothwell: Starting in 2010 I convened meetings with an interdenominational
group of religious leaders, with social activist organizations, with the
Coalición de Organizations Latino-Americanas, with representatives of the
Asheville Police Department and the Buncombe County Sheriff's Department, to
fashion a Civil Liberties Resolution. I sought input from the American Civil
Liberties Union, the Bill of Rights Defense Committee, the Asheville Buncombe
Community Relations Council, participants in the Ten Year Plan to End
Homelessness, the YWCA and local attorneys. It has taken a surprisingly long
time to write, edit and gather support for a document that basically makes it
clear that Asheville
unequivocally endorses the Bill of Rights. But it will finally be up for
approval from the Public Safety Committee, which I chair, on June 24. From
there it will go to the full Council.
06/24/13 EARTH SABBATH CELEBRATION
Asheville Earth Sabbath Celebrations are interfaith,
contemplative and experiential services which utilize community building
exercises, readings from many faith traditions, music, video, ritual, movement,
chant, guided meditation and other modalities to reach deep into the grief and
love we feel for our Earth and help both salve and energize our spirits so we
can continue the work of restoration and repair on behalf of all creation. Asheville’s Earth Sabbath
Celebration occurs on the 4th Monday of every month. This is held at St. Mary’s
Episcopal Church on Charlotte
Street in Asheville.
Time is 7 PM.
06/28/13 “MOVE UNITY BACK INTO COMMUNITY” DANCE PARTY
The Asheville-Buncombe Community Relations Council (ABCRC)
will be throwing a fundraiser dance party, to raise money for the work that
ABCRC does to promote diversity, inclusion and equity in our community. The
"Move Unity Back into Community" Dance Party will be held on June 28,
2013 from 8:00pm to 12:00 am, at the ARTery, 346 Depot St., in Asheville. Admission is $10, which includes
one drink ticket. Admission can be paid either at the door on the night of the
event, or can be purchased in advance at the ABCRC office. For more info,
contact Lucia: (828) 252-4713 or lucia@abcrc.org
06/29/13 COMMUNITY CONVERSATION IN HENDERSONVILLE
The working group from Occupy in Hendersonville has reconstituted itself as
Henderson County Advocates for Fair Elections. They are holding a ‘Community
Conversation’ on Saturday, June 29th, at the SE corner lot of Main St at Barnwell
St in Hendersonville.
The MagicLoveBus which was the focal point of the recent mass rally against
Monsanto and GMO-tree-creators in Asheville,
will participate. About 15 local nonprofits and community-minded businesses,
with a wide variety of interests, are expected to participate. The day will
feature interesting speakers on expanding healthcare opportunities, reducing
civic tensions through dialog, and other subjects. Child care will be offered,
and tabling is encouraged. Times: 10 AM - 4 PM. Veterans for Peace will be
there to table.
07/01/13 LEE CAMP – LIVE AT THE ALTAMONT THEATER
The location for this event is 18 Church Street Asheville, North Carolina
28801 Phone (828) 348-5327. Lee Camp is a stand-up comedian, writer and
activist. Lee's various comedy writings and interviews have been picked up by:
The Huffington Post, The Guardian, Politico, The Dan Abrams Show (MSNBC), The
Stephanie Miller Show, The Thom Hartmann Show, The Ed Shultz Show, Comedy
Central’s Indecision ’08 online, & dozens of local radio stations. Come
join us for an evening that promises to be hilarious!! $10 advance/$12 day of
the show. Time is 8 PM.
07/04/13 MOMS ACROSS AMERICA MARCH TO LABEL GMOS
Basically, a march against Monsanto. This will be all over
the place.
07/08/13 MOVE TO AMEND MEETING
The next meeting will be Monday, July 8, from 7 to 9 PM at
the N. Asheville library on Merrimon Avenue.
07/09/13 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/
07/12/13 LOCAL SHOWING OF THE FILM “DIRTY WARS”
There was talk in the van (during the recent trip to Maryland for the Bradley
Manning rally) about this great new book and film, “Dirty Wars” by Jeremy
Scahill. Great news to find out that the documentary will play on July
12th at the Carolina Cinema at 1640
Hendersonville Rd, Asheville.
The time has not been determined, so call the theater the day before at
274-9500. Some folks will meet afterwards for discussion, location TBD. http://dirtywars.org/ More information on the
film below from IVAW.
07/13/13 HARD TO RECYCLE EVENT
Time is 10 AM to 2 PM and location is ACE Hardware, 2319
Highway 70 in Swannanoa. Some items they will accept are rigid plastics, books,
cardboard, electronics, batteries, styrofoam, metals, wire, and small
appliances. Questions – call 254-1776.
07/16/13 MOVE TO AMEND PUBLIC PROGRAM
David Cobb, National Spokesperson for Move to Amend, will
speak on “A Call to Action against Corporate Rule” at Lord Auditorium at Pack
Library, Haywood Street,
Asheville. Doors open at 5 PM,
speaker at 5:30 PM and Q&A session at 6:30 PM. Learn about the nationwide
campaign to amend the Constitution to return corporations to their earlier
state when they were not given the rights of citizens, when money wasn’t speech
and Congress could regulate money in politics. Find out what YOU can do to help
make this happen. Light Refreshments will be served. For more information call:
(828) 232-2883 or (828) 674-3046
07/19/13 to 07/29/13 SUMMER HEAT AND WALK FOR OUR
GRANDCHILDREN
http://www.2013walkforourgrandchildren.org/
Contact Steve at earthsun2@gmail.com or Richard at firepeople@main.nc.us
for more information. Schedule listed below.
07/19/13 MICHAEL DANFORTH COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD LUNCHEON
Time is 1 PM to 2:30 PM and location is Kenilworth
Presbyterian Church at 123
Kenilworth Road in Asheville. WNC Health Advocates honors Laurey
Masterton with its Second Annual Michael T. Danforth Community Service Award.
Laurey is a three-time cancer survivor with an indomitable spirit. She is a living-wage-certified
employer and her company serves healthy, nutritious and delicious food. She has
given selflessly to her community and works to educate the public about healthy
food and about cancer. The cost of this event is $22, and you can get tickets
here: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/6870952203/
07/19/13 to 07/21/13 REGIONAL GRASSROOTS DEMOCRACY
CONVERGENCE
This is organized by the Move to Amend movement, and will be
held in Charlotte, NC. More information at http://movetoamend.nationbuilder.com/charlotte_2013_convergence
07/19/13 PHYSICIANS FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY MEETING
Physicians, health personnel and everyone; all are welcomed
at our monthly meetings! Bring a brown bag lunch around noon. The meeting will
officially start at 12:30 and end about 2:00 PM. DIRECTIONS: (Location is
in vicinity of Veterans Hospital) Proceed east on Tunnel Rd./US 70
(away from downtown Asheville)
to 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. For more information contact Dr. Terry Clark, Chair, 633-0892 or Dr. Lew
Patrie, 299-1242.
07/19/13 WALK FOR OUR GRANDCHILDREN
This event is locally organized and is a walk from Camp David to Harper’s Ferry to the White House, where
they will join in the Summer Heat protest. See 2013walkforourgrandchildren.org
for more information. And all through walkers from Camp David to White House or
Harpers Ferry to White House should register
asap. Do this through email walkforgrandchildren@gmail.com. Please do this
ASAP.
07/27/13 SUMMER HEAT AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Protest by 350.org on this date, and this is when the Walk
for Our Grandchildren arrives in DC.
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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 IVAW:
Last week marked the start of the historic trial of
whistleblower Bradley Manning, who exposed the extent of Iraqi civilian
casualties as well as problematic US diplomatic relationships
worldwide. Within days, the reality of corporate and government
surveillance of US citizens was exposed by former CIA employee and NSA contractor
Edward Snowden. There could not have been a better day than Friday to
release the film Dirty Wars, and we recommend that you see it.
Why DIRTY WARS is so important:
September 11, 2001 changed more than just air travel. Within
days of those powerful events, congress essentially wrote the President a blank
check by passing the Authorization for Use of Military Force. The language
contained within this resolution set the stage for the so-called "War on
Terror." We now know that there were no weapons of mass destruction in Iraq and that
many of us were manipulated into fighting an unjust, pre-emptive war of
aggression. What Manning, Snowden, and Scahill confirm is that
manipulation, lies, and covert operations are much more pervasive than we may
have understood previously. All of these operations have something in common:
They're being performed in your name, and you are paying for them.
US wars and occupations are not limited to Afghanistan as some might believe.
With the increased use of drone technology, our military is capable of
conducting warfare without ever having boots on the ground or pilots in the
sky. The civilian casualties are high and US citizens have been targeted. In
DIRTY WARS, Scahill exposes the realities of US
military intervention in Yemen,
Somalia,
and beyond for what it really is - a covert war conducted outside the range of
the press without effective congressional oversight or public debate. And,
based on unprecedented access, Scahill tells the chilling story of an American
citizen marked for assassination by his own government. The film, directed by
Rick Rowley, has won the Cinematography Award for U.S. Documentary at the 2013
Sundance Film Festival and the Grand Jury Prize at the Boston Independent Film
Festival. Variety calls it “jaw-dropping ... [with] the power to pry open
government lockboxes.” The Sundance jury said it is “one of the most stunning
looking documentaries [we've] ever seen.” Find out why Manning and Snowden's
revelations are so important. See what's really going on in our name and
with our tax dollars.
(This will be playing in Asheville on July 12, 2013. See above
calendar for more details.)
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SCHEDULE OF DC EVENTS FOR SUMMER HEAT AND 2013 WALK
July 19 (Friday): A group of hikers will leave Camp David
and walk on the Appalachian Trail to Harpers Ferry.
July 21 (Sunday): Registration and orientation for through
walkers in Harpers Ferry starting early
afternoon.
July 22 (Monday): Walk leaves Harpers
Ferry.
July 26 (Friday): Walkers arrive at St Stephens Church in
DC.
Evening of July 26: Nonviolence CD training.
JULY 27 10 am: Walkers and others gather at St Stephens
Church
11
am: March leaves for Lafayette Park
12
noon: Beginning of family friendly rally in Lafayette Park
2
pm: Beginning of CD actions at White House
and elsewhere
WEBSITE: 2013walkforourgrandchildren.org.
REGISTRATION: All through walkers from Camp David to White
House or Harpers Ferry to White House should
register asap. Do this through email address on our website
(walkforgrandchildren@gmail.com). Please do this ASAP.
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Registration Closing Monday: Third Annual Clean Energy in the Mountains
Preparations for the third annual Clean Energy in the Mountains event are in full swing! Registration will be closing on Monday, June 17, so act now. This year’s event, hosted by the NC Sustainable Energy Association and the Evolve Energy Partnership (EEp), promises to be a great time as well as a wonderful opportunity to network with those who are bringing clean energy and energy efficiency to Western North Carolina. There is no charge to the event which will be catered by the Venue with some tasty hors d’ oeuvres, a cash bar and some lively music. Please make your plans now to join us and many of your colleagues in Asheville, NC on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 to learn about some of the great innovation, business opportunities, job growth and economic development that clean energy is contributing to the region.
When: June 19, 2013, 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Where: The Venue
21 North Market Street
Asheville, NC 28801
http://ashevillevenue.com
Presenters
6:00 City of Asheville Sustainability: Maggie Ullman
6:15 Evolve Energy Partnership: Matt Raker
6:30 FLS Energy: Dale Freudenberger
6:45 Appalachian State University: Solar Decathalon Europe Finalists
7:00 Sundance Power: Dave Hollister
7:15 The Biltmore Estate: Vanessa King
7:30 What is Next for Clean Energy: Ivan Urlaub
Western North Carolina understands that more affordable clean energy technologies contribute to our economy and energy security. Learn more about Western North Carolina’s innovation and entrepreneurship as well as the efforts and plans to fuel the continued growth in job creation, economic development and business opportunities. From solar to wind, geothermal, biomass, high-performance building, electric vehicles and smart grid, Western North Carolina has it all!
This event is generously co-hosted by the Evolve Energy Partnership, a joint-initiative between western NC’s leading public and private sector clean energy stakeholders.
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