Upcoming events for the week of July 7, 2013

Photo came from a post on Facebook.

UPCOMING EVENTS

MORAL MONDAYS IN RALEIGH: This is across from the legislative building (16 W Jones St) in Raleigh. Organized by the NAACP.  Contact: info@naacpnc.org.

07/08/13 BUS GOING FROM ASHEVILLE:

Meet at Innsbruck Mall on Tunnel Road, on Monday, July 8, 10 AM. You must pre-register. Cost is $20. Bus organized by Cecil Bothwell. http://bothwell2013.com/slider/track-record-2009-2013/

07/08/13 MOVE TO AMEND MEETING

The meeting will be on Monday, July 8, from 7 to 9 PM at the N. Asheville library on Merrimon Avenue.

07/08/13 CIVIL RIGHTS TRIVIA NIGHT

An evening of fun political discussion and an exploration of ways to build Civil Rights campaigns. Time is 7 PM and location is Firestorm Café & Books.

07/08/13 KATUAH EARTH FIRST FILM SHOWING

Time is 6 PM and location is Firestorm Café & Books. On the second Monday of the month, Katuah Earth First shows videos on relevant environmental struggles.

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/

07/11/13 MOUNTAIN PROTECTORS MEETING

Subject: Nuclear Waste Storage Issue. A Generic Draft Environmental Impact Statement from the NRC will be issued for our review and public comment. Meeting will be at 6:30 PM at a home in west Asheville. Contact Laura at 828-545-4443 for more information.

07/12/13 UU SOCIAL JUSTICE FILM “BIDDER 70”

In 2008, University of Utah student, Tim DeChristopher, in a bold act of civil-disobedience, bid 1.8 million dollars for 22,000 pristine acres surrounding Utah’s National Parks, leading to the auction being invalidated and land safeguarded for future generations.  Nevertheless, Tim was indicted on federal felonies and served time in prison. “Bidder 70” distinguished itself as a beautifully told story of a hero’s journey filled with passion and sacrifice that tugs at the head and heart to the final scene.” as reported by Jury, Traverse City Film Festival. At 7 PM, Friday, July 12th, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville, One Edwin Place, Asheville, NC 28801 - no charge -donations welcome - For more info, contact Charles at 828-505-0839. No charge, donations welcome.

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/

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. More information 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 Parkway 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.

07/21/13 JUST US FOR ALL

Interested in what Just Us For All has been doing recently and what we're currently organizing? Well starting the 21st of this month we're holding open meetings again! Every Sunday evening, 7pm, in the Earth Fare Community space in the Westgate Mall on Patton! Come on out, get involved, let your voice be heard, and help our lovely LGBTQIA community.

07/22/13 EARTH SABBATH CELEBRATION

This event starts at 7 PM and the location is St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Asheville. Contact Jean at larson_jean@hotmail.com or 828-683-5548 for more information.

07/26/13 OUR VOICE EVENT

Nourish the Soul – Traveling Postcards. Please join us on Friday July 26th from 1:00 – 3:00 at Homewood (19 Zilcoa Street) as we welcome Traveling Postcards founder, Caroline Lovell, and create handmade works of art and inspiration to be shared with women that have experienced sexual violence. We are so thankful to Event Coordinator and Sponsor, Lynn Karegeannes, who is helping arrange the event and share her experience working with Traveling Postcards. Attendees will have the assistance of local artists, if needed, in creating their own personalized works of art with messages of hope, healing, and empowerment. Coffee and desserts will be served. Proceeds from the event benefit Our VOICE and Traveling Postcards. For more information or to be a sponsor of “Nourish the Soul – Traveling Postcards”, please contact us at (828) 252-0562. Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased through the link on this website:  http://www.ourvoicenc.org/news/nourish-the-soul-traveling-postcards/

07/27/13 SUMMER HEAT AT THE WHITE HOUSE

Protest by 350.org.

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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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Greetings from 2013 Walk For Our Grandchildren: HOLDING OBAMA'S FEET TO THE FIRE:

In two recent speeches President Obama has begun talking about controlling the use of fossil fuels, about making the right decision on Keystone XL Pipeline, and about protecting future generations from the ravages of climate change.

This is very good news and shows that he is aware of the protests occurring around the country about Keystone and other fossil fuels.

But while a step in the right direction, these words have not yet been translated into the actions and policies which are needed immediately and on a very large scale. NOW is the time to hold Obama's feet to the fire of climate change and to bring pressure on him to translate words into action and policy.

This is the opportunity that the 2013 Walk for our Grandchildren provides. This Walk and the events surrounding it have grown out of a coalition of groups, including the 2013 Walk organization in Asheville, 350.org's national organization, the Summer Heat campaign, Chesapeake Climate Action Network, Energy Action Coalition, DC Action Lab, and iMatter, as well as some churches and other groups.

Please consider joining the Walk for some or all of the 100 mile journey through Maryland and into DC which starts July 19 at Camp David and ends at the White House on July 27.

UPDATE: SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR 2013 WALK

ON THE TRAIL: On Friday July 19  a group of about 20 hikers  will leave Camp David and walk to Harpers Ferry, arriving Sunday July 21. On Sunday July 21 registration and orientation for through-walkers will take place in Harpers Ferry campground starting early afternoon. From Monday July 22 until Friday July 26, we will walk on the Chesapeake & Ohio canal trail from Harpers Ferry into the District of Columbia. On Friday night we will stay the St Stephens Church on 16th Street in DC. We will walk about 12 miles per day, and evenings will camp along the canal in designated camping areas. Food for through hikers will be provided by Seeds for Peace, and there will be evening programs organized by the Walk and by some community and church groups along the way. We may also use the evenings for banner drops and highway blogging. For those who are not familiar with the canal trail it is one of the most beautiful hiking trails in the U.S., and the walk alone will be an experience to remember.

RALLY FOR INDEPENDENCE FROM FOSSIL FUELS: On Saturday, July 27 walkers will leave St Stephens Church at 9:30 am, walk through Malcom X Park on 16th Street (which has a statue of Joan of Arc on horseback with a sword pointed toward the White House), and then proceed the 2 miles through DuPont Circle to Lafayette Park across form the White house. The Rally for Independence from Fossil Fuels  will begin at 11:30 am in Lafayette Park. The theme of the rally will be our collective responsibility to each other, our children and the earth's future - and our demand for President Obama to keep his promises on climate change and to protect the future generations of children by rejecting Keystone XL. The rally will feature youth from iMatter and elsewhere, who will tell stories of the impact of climate change on their communities, and they will discuss their federal lawsuit. Bill McKibben will be one of the speakers.

DONATIONS: WE NEED MONEY: Please consider making a donation to the Walk. We especially need money to support young people who will be walking with us and participating in the rally. We may also bring native persons from Alaska or Alberta.

Please also consider doing fundraising for the Walk among your friends, churches, organizations, and acquaintances who are concerned about these issues, especially those who have grandchildren and who like us in the face of Climate Change may wonder what they can do to keep the planet safe for future generations. One friend of ours in Madison wrote letters to 175 of her friends asking for money for the Walk.

A donation of $250 supports one through-walker for entire route. You can donate through PayPal on our website or send check to CLIMATE GROUND ZERO, c/o Richard Fireman, 374 Laughing River Rd, Mars Hill, NC 28754

WEBSITE: For information, go to our website: 2013walkforourgrandchildren.org There is a link on the website to a one-page Q and A piece which can help you describe the walk to others.

REGISTRATION: We have many people already registered, but there is still some space. All who wish to be through-walkers should register asap. Do this through email address on our website.

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