dancewater: Upcoming events for the week of February 14, 2016

UPCOMING EVENTS

02/15/16 PUBLIC HEARING ON CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS

The NC General Assembly is holding public hearings on Monday morning, Feb. 15, at 10 AM on the congressional districts recently overturned by a federal court. While the status of those maps remains in question, the public hearing is a great opportunity for citizens to weigh in on the current maps and the redistricting process in general. Any person wanting to can sign up to speak for five minutes. All hearings will be Monday at 10 AM at six locations throughout the state. Asheville meeting will be at UNC Asheville, Robinson Hall, Room 129. No contact information.

02/15/16 PRESIDENTS DAY MARCH FOR CLEAN ENERGY - CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER

Local environmental activists are organizing a march from Asheville City Hall to the Lake Julian power plant, starting at 9 AM on Monday, Feb. 15th. Marchers intend to expose Duke Energy's bad idea to commit to fossil fuel use for decades to come in Asheville and throughout the state. The marchers support efforts by local and state environmental organizations to demand that Duke withdraw its application for natural gas plants and infrastructure. Speak up and march for a clean energy future! For more information and to get involved either by marching or supporting the march, please contact Steve Norris, 828-777-7816, earthsun2@gmail.com or Kendall Hale, 828-768-7816, hale.kendall@gmail.com. This was rescheduled for 2/20/16.

02/15/16 ANNIVERSARY OF THE LARGEST ANTI-WAR DEMONSTRATION IN THE WORLD

On this date in 2003, people around the world gathered to say NO to war on Iraq. We were not listened to by the US/UK governments. And now we know that the protesters were (once again) correct in their assessment of the potential outcome of such a massive and evil crime. It gives us no pleasure to be proven correct yet again. WAR IS NOT THE ANSWER.

02/15/16 BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENT

Join Multicultural Student Programs and Black Student Association as we screen the PBS Film Special, “America After Charleston”, which follows the stories and reactions to the death of nine African-Americans in the June 2015 shootings at Mother Emmanuel AME Church in Charleston, SC. After the screening, join in a discussion facilitated by Dr. Tiece Ruffin, Assistant Professor and Diversity Outreach Coordinator for the Department of Education. Time is 6 PM to 8 PM. Location is The Grotto in Highsmith Union at UNCA. This is part of Black History Month. For more information, contact dhylton@unca.edu. Open to the public.

02/15/16 STREET PROTEST OF HEWLETT/PACKARD - CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER

Just Peace Israel/Palestine’s next street protest will focus on the HP Boycott again, February 15, Monday (Presidents’ Day), from noon to 1:30 PM at Best Buy parking lot (entrance on South Tunnel Road). HP provides the Israeli Ministry of Defense a biometric identification system installed at checkpoints in the West Bank which makes it possible to restrict Palestinian movement. This is illegal under international law. Contact Suchi at suchi1025@bellsouth.net for more information. This was rescheduled for 2/27/16.

02/15/16 UNITED TO RESTORE DEMOCRACY MEETING

United to Restore Democracy (the local group formerly known as MABCO) will be hosting a planning meeting reviewing projects we have been working on, and things we hope to achieve this year, in addition to our regular business. Our meeting will be on Monday, February 15th at the North Asheville Library, 1030 Merrimon Avenue, from 7 - 8:30 PM. United to Restore Democracy (Asheville) is a local non-partisan citizens group that has organized to overturn the destructive Citizens United decision and reclaim the liberties and privileges guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution for real, living, breathing people. Our group is part of a larger State and National movement to educate, empower, and bring awareness to the issues related to corporate personhood, the corruptive influence of money in politics and the impacts that has on the local, state and national community. For more information, contact Diana at dianakruk@gmail.com.

02/15/16 PUBLIC LECTURE AT MARS HILL UNIVERSITY

The Rev. Joseph B. Ingle, United Church of Christ minister, is a leading voice in faith-based opposition to the death penalty. His lecture is titled “Why does the United States execute more of its citizens than any country in the world?” The Rev. Joe Ingle, writer, speaker, chaplain and advocate for people on death row. His newest book is “Slouching Toward Tyranny: Mass Incarceration, Death Sentences, and Racism.” Time is 6 to 7 PM and location is Belk Auditorium at Mars Hill University.

02/16/16 CULTIVATING CLIMATE RESILIENCE

Join Laura Lengnick, author of Resilient Agriculture, for a discussion (6 to 7:30 PM) about climate change in your community. What do you need to be thinking about? What are steps you can take to create resilience in your home, on your land, and in your neighborhood? Registration is by donation ($10 suggested). This will be held at Living Web Farms at 176 Kimzey Road in Mills River. Please contact Meredith for more information and instructions on how to register at meredith@livingwebfarms.com or call 828.891.4497.

02/16/16 WNC 4 PEACE MEETING

This Tuesday at 6 PM, WNC 4 Peace will hold a meeting at Atlanta Bread Company at 633 Merrimon Avenue in Asheville. Should there be bad road conditions will postpone to following Tuesday, February 23rd. Contact Craig at herbzone@gmail.com for more information.

02/16 /16 GREAT DECISIONS PROGRAM

The topic is “Climate Change” and the speaker is Tom Peterson, a widely published climate scientist and current president of the Commission for Climatology Structure at the World Meteorological Organization and recently retired NOAA climatologist. The Great Decisions Program is the oldest and largest grassroots world affairs educational program of its kind in the country. Begun in 1954, it is the flagship program of the Foreign Policy Association, a non-partisan, non-governmental organization. The Great Decisions Program's goal is to discuss, debate, and learn about International Affairs, National Security, and U.S. Foreign Policy. Individual lectures are $10 each, full time students admitted free of charge. Each presentation is given at four separate locations. Tuesday, 7:30pm, Asheville (UNCA, Manheimer Room of the Reuter Center); Wednesday, 10:00am, Hendersonville (Blue Ridge Community College, Bo Thomas Auditorium); Wednesday, 3:00pm, Brevard (Brevard College, McLarty Lecture Hall); Thursday, 2:00pm, Columbus (Isothermal Community College). Contact Maureen at maureen.White@uncc.edu or 704-687-6778 for more information.

02/16/16 BLACK HISTORY MONTH AT UNCA

This will be a Lunch-N-Learn on “What’s in a Name? Conversation on Vance Hall”. North Carolina history has been riddled with slavery, racism, and segregation. Some of our historical political figures have represented this era in our state’s history. Join Multicultural Student Programs as we explore the larger implications of commemorating those historical figures. Facilitated by Dr. Darin Waters, Assistant Professor in the department of History, we will discuss these larger message that this sends and its impact. This will be held at the Highsmith Union, Intercultural Center from noon to 1 PM.

02/16/16 ASHEVILLE TIMEBANK ORIENTATION

Orientation session, free to attend. Time is 4 to 5:30 PM, every Tuesday, and location is Firestorm Cafe & Books at 610 Haywood Road in west Asheville. You must let us know beforehand if you plan to come: email help@ashevilletimebank.org or leave a voicemail message at 828-348-4160. If possible, bring a laptop or other device for accessing the internet.

02/16/16 SHOWING UP FOR RACIAL JUSTICE

Showing up for Racial Justice (SURJ) is a national network of groups educating and organizing white people to act as part of a multi-racial majority for racial justice. Asheville SURJ hosts a weekly discussion group on risk-taking, accountability, mutual interest and how to call more white people into racial justice work. Anyone with a passion for working with white people on racial justice is welcome! Time is 10 AM and location is Firestorm Cafe & Books at 610 Haywood Road in west Asheville. Contact Firestorm at info@firestorm.coop for more information.

02/17/16 GREEN DRINKS

Subject is From Kudzu to Urban Food Forest. Time is 5:30 PM to gather and eat. Program begins at 6:30 PM. Asheville has several community endeavors connected to urban gardens, urban farms, public orchards and commercial distributed domestic home farming operations. Michelle Smith will be moderating a panel of local experts that will share the in's and out's of Asheville's food security community. What farmers need from neighborhoods in order to grow urban agriculture to the point that we can really begin to have sustainable, viable local food systems that feed us. Location is The Spot at 76 Biltmore Avenue in downtown Asheville. Green Drinks is now under MeetUp. Call The Spot for more information at 828-575-2729.

02/18/16 DINE OUT FOR DEMOCRACY

Dine out and a percentage of your funds will be donated to promoting voter education and advocacy in Western North Carolina. Eat at the Hop Ice Cream Cafe, The Hop West, Over Easy Cafe (all in Asheville) or the Glass Onion (Waynesville) and a percentage of your meal will be donated to voter education and engagement in WNC. This is organized by Just Us United.

02/19/16 WNC PHYSICIANS FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY MEETING

Physicians, health personnel and everyone; all are welcomed at our monthly meetings held on the third Friday of each month. Bring a brown bag lunch around noon. This will be held at The First Congregational United Church of Christ, Room E205, at 20 Oak Street (just off College St. in downtown Asheville). Time is noon to 2 PM. Meeting starts at 12:30. Parking is available behind the church. Enter the church or ring doorbell at the glass doors on Oak Street. For more information contact Dr. Terry Clark, Chair, 633-0892 or Dr. Lew Patrie, 299-1242.

02/20/16 HOW DO WE FIX OUR BROKEN WORLD?

We need hope, we need change, we need justice - and we have help. In this divided world Maitreya, the world teacher, is stepping forward. His mission has begun. Mastery and his group of enlightened teachers, are here to help us reverse the damage we have done to our planet and inspired us to create a new civilization based on sharing the world’s resources and justice - the way to lasting peace. Free presentations at 2 PM at Asheville Friends Meeting at 227 Edgewood Road in Asheville NC. Please call McNair at 828-398-0609 for more information. Sponsored by Share International Southeast.

02/20/16 GREENWORKS CLEANUP

Roadside cleanup in Candler. Join the Enka/Candler community in a clean up of Sand Hill, Enka Lake Road and Hwy 19/23 in Candler. Supplies and snacks will be provided. Time is 9 AM to 1 PM. Contact volunteer@ashevillegreenworks.org for more information about this cleanup.

02/20/16 GREEN GRANNIES SING FOR THE CLIMATE

Green Grannies Sing for the Climate at Pritchard Park at 4 PM. Google "Singfortheclimate" and come out and sing with us! This happens on the third Saturday of every month. 4 PM in the winter, 5 PM the rest of the year.

02/20/16 PRESIDENTS DAY MARCH FOR CLEAN ENERGY

02/21/16 POETS RESPOND TO RACE

Al Black, a Columbia, SC, poet, organizer, and advocate, and Len Lawson, a poet and teacher, will join us for a Poets Respond to Race reading. Black is the author of the collection “I Only Left for Tea”, which is characterized by “quiet intimacy and vulnerability,” according to writer Ed Madden. Lawson’s poetry appears in several anthologies and journals including “pluck! A Journal of Affrilachian Arts”. In the wake of the Charleston tragedy, Black and Lawson began coproducing the Poets Respond to Race tour, which has included readings in three states and aims to bring unity and conversation through poetry. According to its mission statement, Poets Respond to Race “holds open forums on race and diversity to offer a gateway into tough conversations that can change communities in the south.” At Malaprop’s in downtown Asheville. Time is 5 PM, please call Malaprops for more information.

02/21/16 ETHICAL HUMANIST SOCIETY MEETING

The Art of Resilience will be presented by DeWayne Barton at the Sunday, February 21st meeting of the Ethical Humanist Society of Asheville, 2 - 3:30 PM, at The Friends Meeting House, 227 Edgewood Road, Asheville, NC. Learn about the Community Accountability Plan (CAP), a road map for repairing black communities and addressing disparities in marginalized neighborhoods. It fosters a culture of resilience, inclusiveness and sustainability that is economically just and builds upon the goals of neighborhood community plans. Informal discussion and refreshments will follow the presentation. All are welcome. DeWayne Barton (B-Love) is a sculptor, poet and author who has combined his creative practice with community activism/improvement, youth development and justice issues for over 20 years. His art installations have been featured in the Smithsonian Institute’s Museum of African American History and Culture as well as other places. Barton is co-founder of the Burton Street Community Peace Gardens and Green Opportunities, and he serves on the African American Heritage Commission, CoThinkk, and the City of Asheville Neighborhood Advisory Board. He is founder and CEO of Hood Huggers International (hoodhuggers.com), which offers sustainable strategies for marginalized neighborhoods. For more information call 828 687-7759 or email EHSAsheville@gmail.com.

02/23/16 GREAT DECISIONS PROGRAM

The topic is “Korean Choices” and the speaker is Marc Mulling of the MHU Philosophy and Religion Department. He has taught at Ewha Women’s University in South Korea, speaks and reads Korean, and blog about Korea. The Great Decisions Program is the oldest and largest grassroots world affairs educational program of its kind in the country. Begun in 1954, it is the flagship program of the Foreign Policy Association, a non-partisan, non-governmental organization. The Great Decisions Program's goal is to discuss, debate, and learn about International Affairs, National Security, and U.S. Foreign Policy. Individual lectures are $10 each, full time students admitted free of charge. Each presentation is given at four separate locations. Tuesday, 7:30 PM, Asheville (UNCA, Manheimer Room of the Reuter Center); Wednesday, 10:00 AM, Hendersonville (Blue Ridge Community College, Bo Thomas Auditorium); Wednesday, 3:00 PM, Brevard (Brevard College, McLarty Lecture Hall); Thursday, 2:00 PM, Columbus (Isothermal Community College). Contact Maureen at maureen.White@uncc.edu or 704-687-6778 for more information.

02/23/16 ASHEVILLE TIMEBANK ORIENTATION

02/24/16 GREEN DRINKS

Subject is Green Gauge - Existing Home Program. Time is 5:30 PM to gather and eat. Program begins at 6:30 PM. Location is The Spot at 76 Biltmore Avenue in downtown Asheville. Green Drinks is now under MeetUp. Call The Spot for more information at 828-575-2729.

02/24/16 DOCUMENTARY FILM SHOWING AT CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL

Carolina Jews for Justice/West will preview a new documentary produced by the Asheville nonprofit, Just Economics, entitled “Faces of Poverty,” on Wednesday, February 24th from 7 PM to 9 PM at Congregation Beth Israel, 229 Murdock Street in Asheville. The film focuses on the lives of five Buncombe County residents. (Please note, this event was previously scheduled for Thursday, February 18th; it will now take place on Wednesday, February 24th). The film will be followed by a panel discussion. Panelists will include: Vicki Meath, Executive Director of Just Economics; Bella Jackson, co-owner of Ujamaa Freedom Market, member of the Asheville Transit Committee, and Chair of the Just Economics Board; and Anthony Thomas, Employment Services Manager of Green Opportunities. The panelists will share their personal experiences of living in poverty here in Buncombe County and ideas about what to do about it. Jackson is profiled in the film, “Faces of Poverty.” Rabbi Justin Goldstein of Congregation Beth Israel will give welcoming remarks, including a brief teaching about the connection between Jewish values and economic justice. In the event of inclement weather, please call Congregation Beth Israel at 252-8860 for news of a cancellation.

02/25/16 PLAY AT CAROL BELK THEATRE AT UNCA

“Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992” Author Anna Deavere Smith spent nine months interviewing over two hundred people who experienced the Los Angeles riots. The devastating event, which resulted from the aftermath of the Rodney King trial verdict, is revealed through their words in this documentary style presentation. Shown at 7:30 PM on February 25, 26, and 27. Also showing on February 28 at 2 PM.

02/27/16 STREET PROTEST OF HEWLETT/PACKARD

02/29/16 SPOKEN WORD POETRY FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH AT UNCA

“And Still I Rise”-Spoken Word Poetry and Open Mic Night will be from 6 to 8 PM at Highsmith Union in the Grotto at UNCA. This is sponsored by Multicultural Student Programs and the Black Student Association. Contact dhylton@unca.edu for more information.

02/29/16 to 03/25/16 EXHIBIT ON THE JAPANESE AMERICAN INTERNMENT AT UNCA

The March exhibit is “The Tragedy of War: The Japanese American Internment” and will be on display until March 25, 2016. Opening reception on March 1st from 5:30 to 7 PM at Karpen Lobby and Laurel Forum at UNCA. There will be an “Emergency, Citizenship, and Democracy” Lecture by Dr. Peter Haschke, Assistant Professor in the Political Science Department. During World War II 120,000 ethnic Japanese on the west coast, two-thirds of them American citizens, were forced into a series of camps to live under armed guard. Japanese-American confinement was authorized by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and supported by Congress and the Supreme Court. Authorities feared that Japanese residents were disloyal and might aid in a Japanese invasion of the United States. Japanese Americans contested these charges throughout the war and later sought formal redress. “I was born here, and I had the Bill of Rights that should have backed me up. . . . How can they do that to an American citizen?”- Robert Kashigawa

03/01/16 COAL ASH PUBLIC HEARING

A public hearing on the state’s controversial cool ash pond classifications, criticized for failing to categorize many of the the toxic impoundments as “high-risk”, will be held at Ferguson Auditorium at AB Tech in Asheville. Time is 6 PM. Asheville’s two coal ash basins at the Lake Julian plant in Skyland are among the eight pits across the state that were earlier deemed high-risk under a 2014 law. However, the recent DEQ draft did not classify any new impoundments at that risk level. No contact information.

03/01/16 GREAT DECISIONS PROGRAM

The topic is “Global Migration” and the speaker is Natalie Teague, a multi-lingual attorney who has been specializing in immigration law and litigating in state and federal courts. She has a practice in Asheville for the past several years. The Great Decisions Program is the oldest and largest grassroots world affairs educational program of its kind in the country. Begun in 1954, it is the flagship program of the Foreign Policy Association, a non-partisan, non-governmental organization. The Great Decisions Program's goal is to discuss, debate, and learn about International Affairs, National Security, and U.S. Foreign Policy. Individual lectures are $10 each, full time students admitted free of charge. Each presentation is given at four separate locations. Tuesday, 7:30pm, Asheville (UNCA, Manheimer Room of the Reuter Center); Wednesday, 10:00am, Hendersonville (Blue Ridge Community College, Bo Thomas Auditorium); Wednesday, 3:00pm, Brevard (Brevard College, McLarty Lecture Hall); Thursday, 2:00pm, Columbus (Isothermal Community College). Contact Maureen at maureen.White@uncc.edu or 704-687-6778 for more information.

03/01/16 ASHEVILLE TRANSIT COMMITTEE MEETING

Time is 3:30 to 5 PM and location is the 1st Floor Conference Room at City Hall.

03/01/16 COAL ASH PUBLIC HEARING

A public hearing on the state’s coal ash pond classifications will take place at 6 PM at the Ferguson Auditorium at AB Tech in Asheville. Organizers and volunteers with Just Us United will be in attendance to participate in the hearing. No contact information.

03/02/16 PLAY ON RACHEL CORRIE

“My Name Is Rachel Corrie” will be performed on March 2nd at 7:30 PM at the NC Stage Theatre in downtown Asheville. This performance will be co-sponsored by Just Peace for Israel/Palestine and Immediate Theatre Project. Contact Suchi at suchi1025@bellsouth.net for more information or contact NC Stage directly.

03/02/16 SIERRA CLUB MEETING

Tim Pharis and Frosty Levy will talk about “Wildflowers and Rocky Fork State Park”. Time is 7 PM and location is Unitarian Universalist Congregation at 1 Edwin Place (Charlotte Street and Edwin Place) in Asheville. Contact judymattox@sbcglobal.net or 828-683-2176 for more information. Free and open to the public.

03/03/16 EARLY VOTING STARTS

This continues until 03/12/16.

03/03/16 CREATION CARE ALLIANCE MEETING

Creation Care Alliance will hold a general meeting on this date from 5:30 to 7 PM. Location is the First Baptist Church of Asheville at 5 Oak Street in downtown Asheville.

03/04/16 WOMEN IN BLACK VIGIL IN ASHEVILLE

This is on the first Friday of the month at 5 PM at Vance Monument in Pack Square in downtown Asheville.

03/07/16 CLASSES ON THRIVING IN DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS

Join us for a 4 week class series offered by Roberta Wall, certified Nonviolent Communication (NVC) trainer. This is based on the work of Dr. Marshall Rosenberg and Nonviolent (Compassionate) Communication. Theme is ‘Surviving and Thriving in Difficult Conversations with your family, your community, your workplace and your world. Dates are Mondays on March 7, 14, 21 and 28. Time is 6:30 - 8:30 PM and location is the Jewish Community Center at 236 Charlotte Street in Asheville. To register or for more information, contact Polly at (828) 775-6333 or polly.medlicott@gmail.com. Registration fee is $100 per person for all four classes. Please consider adding an extra amount for scholarships for those who have limited resources. Scholarships are available.

03/08/16 GREAT DECISIONS PROGRAM

The topic is “Cuba” and the speaker is Stan Dotson, Founder of In Our Elements, a leadership and curriculum development resource for churches and community organizations. He has spent the better parts of the last two years teaching at the Ecumenical Theological Seminary in Matanzas, and will be just returning from the island to the US prior to his lecture. The Great Decisions Program is the oldest and largest grassroots world affairs educational program of its kind in the country. Begun in 1954, it is the flagship program of the Foreign Policy Association, a non-partisan, non-governmental organization. The Great Decisions Program's goal is to discuss, debate, and learn about International Affairs, National Security, and U.S. Foreign Policy. Individual lectures are $10 each, full time students admitted free of charge. Each presentation is given at four separate locations. Tuesday, 7:30pm, Asheville (UNCA, Manheimer Room of the Reuter Center); Wednesday, 10:00am, Hendersonville (Blue Ridge Community College, Bo Thomas Auditorium); Wednesday, 3:00pm, Brevard (Brevard College, McLarty Lecture Hall); Thursday, 2:00pm, Columbus (Isothermal Community College). Contact Maureen at maureen.White@uncc.edu or 704-687-6778 for more information.

03/09/16 GREEN DRINKS

Subject is Animal Justice - Unchained. Time is 5:30 PM to gather and eat. Program begins at 6:30 PM. Location is The Spot at 76 Biltmore Avenue in downtown Asheville. Green Drinks is now under MeetUp. Call The Spot for more information at 828-575-2729.

03/10/16 FILM AT ST. EUGENE’S CHURCH IN ASHEVILLE.

“The Stones Cry Out” will be shown at St. Eugene’s RC Church. This is a recent documentary about Christian Palestinians’ experiences in Israel and the Occupied Territory. The film, which is 55 minutes long, will be followed by discussion, led by Fr. Doug May. Time is 7 to 9 PM and location is St. Eugene’s Church in north Asheville. Contact St. Eugene’s for more information.

03/11/16 READING AT MALAPROP’S

Atlanta author Jim Grimsley joins us to discuss “How I Shed My Skin: Unlearning the Racist Lessons of a Southern Childhood”. This deeply affecting memoir traces Jim’s early realizations that the beliefs passed down to him about racial difference were deeply wrong. It’s also an examination of how ideas of race have evolved since de-segregation, and a searing look at just how far we have to go. “Layer by layer, young Grimsley sheds his deepest beliefs, prime among them that white skin bestows superiority . . . A must-read book” (The Charlotte Observer ). Time is 7 PM and location is Malaprops in downtown Asheville.

03/12/16 CITIZENS CLIMATE LOBBY MEETING

Citizens Climate Lobby meets the second Saturday of each month at Kairos West Community Center, 742 Haywood Road in west Asheville. We are advocating for a Carbon Fee & Dividend, which would impose a fee on fossil fuels at point entry; this fee will be refunded to individuals and families. There is bipartisan support in Congress as this will create jobs and help grow the economy, boosting renewables. Time is 12:30 to 3 PM. For more information, contact asheville@citizensclimatelobby.org.

03/13/16 CLEAN ENERGY ASHEVILLE

Clean Energy Asheville: A Report from Mayor Manheimer - Carolina Jews for Justice/West will sponsor a program that will update the community on the collaborative partnership between the City of Asheville, Buncombe County and Duke Energy on building a 21st Century electric energy infrastructure in our community. As part of the WNC Modernization Plan, Duke Energy has committed to work with our community in reducing electricity demand by 25 Megawatts/year in order to prevent the construction of a 192 MegaWatt natural gas peaking turbine. Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer, Councilwoman Julie Mayfield, and a Robert Sipes, General Manager of Duke Energy’s Western Region will report on this collaboration. Q & A to follow the presentation. Your insights and participation are welcome and needed for evolving programs to succeed. Time is 3 to 4:30 PM and location is the Dave Hall at Congregation Beth HaTephila at 43 North Liberty Street in Asheville. Free and open to the public. Contact Marilynne Herbert (828) 551-7005 or mherbert1@aol.com for more information.

03/14/16 UNITED TO RESTORE DEMOCRACY MEETING

United to Restore Democracy (Asheville) is a local non-partisan citizens group that has organized to overturn the destructive Citizens United decision and reclaim the liberties and privileges guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution for real, living, breathing people. The next meeting will be the second Monday of March (March 14th, 2016) to allow us to have Paul Cienfuegos as a guest speaker, at The North Asheville Library on Merrimon Avenue at 7:00 PM. As always if you have any question or comment please feel free to contact Diana Kruk, via email: dianakruk@gmaill.com, or 828-275-0680 (call or text)

03/15/16 PRIMARY ELECTION IN NORTH CAROLINA

Be sure to go and vote!

03/15/16 LUNCH N LEARN AT UNCA

“Wage Disparities for Women” will be the subject of this Lunch N Learn, and Dr. Gwendolyn Whitfield, Associate Professor of Management, will be the facilitator. This will be from noon to 1 PM and will be held at the Intercultural Center at Highsmith Union 114 at UNCA.

03/16/16 GREEN DRINKS

Subject is Invasive Species. Time is 5:30 PM to gather and eat. Program begins at 6:30 PM. Location is The Spot at 76 Biltmore Avenue in downtown Asheville. Green Drinks is now under MeetUp. Call The Spot for more information at 828-575-2729.

03/19/16 HOW DO WE FIX OUR BROKEN WORLD?

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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

Standing up for Racial Justice at Firestorm Cafe & Books at 10 AM

WEDNESDAY

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

FRIDAY

Women in Black have a weekly vigil at noon at the City Hall in Hendersonville

Women in Black have a monthly vigil at 5 PM at Vance Monument in Asheville (first Friday only)

SATURDAY

Transylvanians for Peace and WNC Physicians for Social Responsibility have a weekly vigil at noon in front of the courthouse in Brevard. Call 884-3435 to confirm.

Third Saturdays – Asheville’s Green Grannies invites the public to “sing for the climate” at Pritchard Park at 5 PM.

SUNDAY

Youth OUTright meeting from 4 to 6 PM at First Congregational United Church of Christ at 20 Oak Street in Asheville. Ages 14 - 23 only.

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