UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDAR BY DANCEWATER
Please note: the last email calendar to go out in 2017 will be on December 17, 2017. Please send me information on all events in December and January (that are not listed below) before that date. The first email calendar to go out in 2018 will be on January 7, 2018. Thank you! And Happy Holidays!
12/04/17 DOCUMENTARY SCREENING IN ASHEVILLE
On Monday, December 4, at 6:30 PM, CJJ/West, the Western North Carolina Chapter of the ACLU and Hood Huggers International will be co-sponsoring the screening of “13th” a documentary by filmmaker Ava DuVernay, at the Altamont Theatre at 13 Church Street in Asheville. The film explores the history of racial inequality in the US, focusing on the nation’s prisons that are disproportionately filled with African-Americans. A panel discussion will follow. Panel members are DeWayne Barton, Founder &CEO of Hood Huggers International, is a visual and performing artist, and J. Hackett, Executive Director of Green Opportunities, and Stephen Smith, former felon and current entrepreneur, owner of M.S. Lean Landscaping, LLC and Dr. Rima Vesely-Flad, Director of Peace and Justice Studies at Warren Wilson College and the author of “Racial Purity and Dangerous Bodies: Moral Pollution, Black Lives and the Struggle for Justice” (2017). Catering will be provided by Comedy Catering, and Black Star Line Brewing from Hendersonville, a new African-American owned brewery, will be featuring its brews. The suggested minimum donation is $5; all funds will go to Hood Huggers. Because space is limited, it is important to RSVP by November 28 to cjjwest@carolinajewsforjustice.org.
12/04/17 DINNER WITH PROGRESSIVES
Next Dinner with Progressives - This Monday, December 4, 2017from 5:30-7pm at Green Sage Cafe, Westgate, next to Earth Fare. All are invited who wish to move forward and embrace ALL people. There is no membership fee but we ask that attendees purchase dinner, a beverage and/or dessert and RSVP so we can give our gracious friends at Green Sage a headcount. Invite your friends and neighbors to join us! Thank you. Anyone is invited to give an announcement or ask for signatures on a petition. Please send Cheryl a quick email to let her know how much time you will need. We have Sam Edney as our speaker on Monday night, he is a candidate for State House from the Brevard area. Sam is a Western North Carolina native, now living in Transylvania County. Born on New Year's Day in 1950, Sam grew up in the Valley Hill section of Henderson County, Sam says the people in western North Carolina are hard-working and simply want an opportunity to succeed. Plant closures and the Great Recession have set the area back. Western NC does not have enough affordable housing or living-wage jobs. Sam also believes that now is the time to invest in public education and economic development, and give everyone in our community a chance to succeed. Come with questions for Sam on Monday night. Also, I will give a report about the Democracy NC training I am attending today in Asheville. Contact Cheryl Orengo at ctorengo@gmail.com for more information.
12/04/17 ASHEVILLE SURJ MEETING
Asheville SURJ weekly evening meeting: Monday, 6:30-8:30pm at Asheville Unitarian Universalist Congregation (downstairs main building). Accountability group for folks seeking to focus on anti-racism work. Meetings include opportunities such as discussion, educational opportunities, or role-playing difficult conversations, and building connections. For more info email avlsurj@gmail.com.
12/04/17 EVENT AT THE BLOCK OFF BILTMORE
This Monday at the Block off Biltmore 5:30-7:30PM Borneo's vanishing tribes trailer screening followed by Q&A with director and producer Chelsea Greene. Learn about the devastation of deforestation due to Mimi culture palm harvesting and its connector climate change tomorrow and what you can do to help. Music following by John of Noah. For more information, contact Amanda at amanda.eramarch@gmail.com.
12/04/17 TAX RALLY IN ASHEVILLE
We will be joining other Indivisible groups in WNC tomorrow at 5:00 at Vance Monument to rally and protest the tax bill. We are putting together speakers and want to have as large a presence as possible. Bring signs, voices, people. Someone will be handing out necklaces showing how many people will lose healthcare and how much $$$ the rich will be receiving.
12/05/17 VETERANS FOR PEACE VIGIL - BECAUSE THE WARS STILL GO ON
Every Tuesday, Veterans for Peace Chapter 099 holds a vigil at Vance Monument in downtown Asheville. Time is 4:30 PM. This has been happening since 2002. No matter the weather, no matter if it falls on a holiday, they are out there standing for peace.
12/05/17 CURRENT EVENTS BOOK CLUB
Join host Bruce Roth for a lively discussion on topics of current interest including war and peace, the economy, the environment, and other hot political topics. Time is 7 PM and location is Malaprops in downtown Asheville. We meet the first Tuesday of every month. Contact Bruce at brucerothchess@gmail.com for more information. December's book is “Out of the Wreckage” by George Monbiot.
12/05/17 WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
The World Affairs Council lecture series at UNC Asheville will complete its 2017 season on Dec. 5 with The State of the Middle East in the Post-ISIS Era, presented by Ali Demirdas of the College of Charleston faculty. December 5, 7:30 p.m., “Turkey and the Middle East with Erdogan’s New Expansions of Power” by Ali Demirdas, a Turkish citizen who now teaches international politics at the College of Charleston. All lectures are scheduled in the Reuter Center's Manheimer Room, free to WAC members and students, all others $10 at the door.
12/05/17 ASURJ DO!SCUSSION
The Do!scussion is a weekly safe space in which to talk about what we see that encourages us to continue to create multi-racial coalitions in Asheville while working to dismantle white supremacy. Feel like you're struggling with the how? Come on over and we'll talk about it. Then, we'll get to do!ing. Do!scussion presently runs on Tuesdays from 10-11:30 AM followed by Do!session from 11:30-1:30 PM during which we working with accountability partners on a particular project or issue. The seven organizing principles of SURJ are: 1) accountability through action, 2) mutual interest, 3) take risks and keep going, 4) calling in more, 5) enough for everyone, 6) growth is good, and 7) centering class. Time is 10 AM and location is Firestorm Coffee & Books at 610 Haywood Road in west Asheville. Contact Firestorm at info@firestorm.coop for more information.
12/06/17 CITIZENS-POLICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
This meeting is organized by the City of Asheville. This meeting is free and open to the public. This meeting will be at the Recreation Division Offices at 72 Gashes Creek Road in east Asheville. Time is 5 PM. Call 251-1122 for more information.
12/06/17 SIERRA CLUB HOLIDAY PARTY AND RECOGNITION AWARDS
Sierra Club Dec. 6: Holiday Party & Recognition Awards. This annual Holiday Party is a potluck: Please bring a dish to share, as well as your own dishes and silverware. The club will also be recognizing outstanding companies and organizations who have made a difference for the environment in the past year. Date: Wednesday, December 6, 2017. Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville, 1 Edwin Place (corner of Charlotte and Edwin). Contact: Judy Mattox, judymattox@sbcglobal.net, 828-683-2176
12/06/17 SOCIAL JUSTICE BOOK CLUB AT FIRESTORM IN ASHEVILLE
Wed, Dec 6 @ 2:00pm. Secular Jewish Social Justice Book Club. This new book group will be reading Gloria Steinhem's recently published “My Life on the Road.” Contact Firestorm for more information.
12/06/17 BOOK DISCUSSION AT FIRESTORM IN ASHEVILLE
Wed, Dec 6 @ 6:00pm. Ella May Wiggins Discussion. On October 3rd, New York Times bestselling author Wiley Cash will release The Last Ballad, a book is based on social justice fighter Ella May Wiggins' life. Who was she and what is her relevance today? Contact Firestorm for more information.
12/07/17 BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP IN ASHEVILLE
New Jim Crow Discussion Group. Join bookseller Stephanie Jones-Byrne for the first of two meetings to discuss The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander. The group will meet again on January 4th. Event date: Thursday, December 7, 2017 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Event address: Malaprop’s Bookstore at 55 Haywood Street in Asheville.
12/07/17 FAIR COURTS RALLY AND PRESS CONFERENCE
Think our judges should be fair, independent, and removed from political pressure? Unfortunately, politicians in Raleigh are trying to gain partisan control over the courts and rig the system in their favor. First, they canceled primary elections for judges, and now the politicians are planning to return in January 2018 to cancel judicial elections and simply appoint their political friends to fill the bench and tilt the scales of justice in their favor. Right now, members of the North Carolina General Assembly are home in their districts for the holidays. And we have a chance to tell them directly to oppose this brazen conspiracy to rig the justice system for partisan control. Join us Thursday, December 7th, at 11 a.m. at Pack Square Park in Asheville to hold our lawmakers accountable. Hosted by League of Women Voters of North Carolina, Progress North Carolina, North Carolina Voters for Clean Elections, North Carolina NAACP, and Democracy North Carolina. No contact information.
12/07/17 PROTEST TO PROTECT NET NEUTRALITY
Protest outside Verizon store against the rollback of net neutrality protections. Thursday, Dec 7 10:00am. Asheville's Verizon store. 242 Tunnel Rd Asheville.
12/07/17 PROTEST TO PROTECT NET NEUTRALITY
Protest Against the Repeal of Net Neutrality. Thursday, Dec 7 4:00pm. Asheville Verizon on Tunnel Rd. 242 Tunnel Road Asheville NC 28806
12/07/17 RALLY TO PROTECT NET NEUTRALITY
Rally to Support Net Neutrality. Thursday, Dec 7 12:30pm. Vance Monument downtown Asheville.
12/07/17 PROTEST TO PROTECT NET NEUTRALITY
Protest outside Verizon store against the rollback of net neutrality protections. Thursday, Dec 7 at 2:00pm. West Asheville Verizon store at 851 Brevard Rd Asheville.
12/08/17 SOCIAL JUSTICE FILM AT UU CONGREGATION IN ASHEVILLE
On Friday, December 8th, we are screening the important documentary “The Hunting Ground” at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville. The statistics are staggering. One in five women in college are sexually assaulted, yet only a fraction of these crimes are reported, and even fewer result in punishment for the perpetrators. From the intrepid team behind “The Invisible War” comes “The Hunting Ground” a piercing, monumental exposé of rape culture on campuses, poised to light a fire under a national debate. Environmental & Social Justice Film “The Hunting Ground” will be shown on Friday, December 8th at 7 PM. Location is the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville at the corner of Edwin and Charlotte in north Asheville. The film screening is at 7 PM, and is open to the public. There is no charge for viewing the film. Donations are welcome. Contact Charlie at mnpopi@icloud.com or 612-860-6628 for more information.
12/09/17 PROTEST TO PROTECT NET NEUTRALITY
Protest outside Verizon store against the rollback of net neutrality protections. Saturday, Dec 9 at 9:00am. Verizon Asheville at 242 Tunnel Road Asheville.
12/09/17 PROTEST TO PROTECT NET NEUTRALITY
Protest outside Verizon store against the rollback of net neutrality protections. Saturday, Dec 9 at 4:00pm. Asheville’s Verizon store. 242 Tunnel Road Asheville.
12/09/17 BENEFIT FOR BARBUDA IN ASHEVILLE
Proceeds of food sales will be donated to Hurricane Irma victims in Barbuda. Music by DJ Red Iyah, Food by Waddle Dessert Oasis. Time is 7 PM, open to the whole family. There will be a silent auction and craft vendors. Location is THE BLOCK off biltmore at 39 S. Market Street in Asheville. For more information, call 828-254-9277. If you would like to donate to the hurricane victims of Barbuda, email us at chefempressj@wadadlidesserto.com.
12/10/17 OPEN HOUSE FOR JEWS FOR JUSTICE
On Sunday, December 10th from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, CJJ/West will host an Open House to socialize and organize. The event will take place at Congregation Beth HaTephila, 43 North Liberty St, Asheville. Learn more about the issues we are working on, including economic inequality, racial justice, voter engagement and immigration. Most importantly, find out how you can be involved. Refreshments will be served. There is no charge to attend.
12/10/17 ASHEVILLE TIMEBANK POTLUCK
Sunday, Dec. 10, 4-6:30pm: Asheville TimeBank invites everyone to a holiday potluck and giveaway, to be held at Kairos Community Center, 604 Haywood Road. It's below Firestorm Cafe, enter on State Street. Need not be a member of the timebank to come. Bring a white elephant item, unwrapped, to donate if you wish. Contact Cathy at cathyfholt@gmail.com for more information.
12/11/17 PRESENTATION ON GLOBAL WARMING
The League of Women Voters of Asheville-Buncombe County, YWCA of Asheville and The Climate Reality Project invite you to: “Global Warming: A Nonpartisan Perspective.” Presented by Katie Kasben, Climate Reality Leader and member of the Climate Reality Leadership Corps. Community by community, Americans are demanding action on climate change. Join us for a presentation on the impacts, solutions, and what you can do to help drive action. This event is part of the Project’s peer-to-peer outreach to share with people everywhere the truth about climate change and the solutions in our hands today. Our speaker is one of thousands of volunteers in 135 countries around the globe. Ms. Kasben is a volunteer Climate Reality Leader and was personally trained by former United States Vice President and Nobel Laureate Al Gore to educate the public about climate change. Her goal is to mobilize our community for action. December 11 from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 pm. Location: YWCA of Asheville, 185 S. French Broad Avenue in Asheville. Bring your lunch. The League is providing drinks and dessert.
12/11/17 PROGRESSIVE DEMOCRATS OF BUNCOMBE MEETING
Progressive Democrats of Buncombe County Meeting. When: Monday, December 11, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Where: Buncombe County Democratic Party HQ, 951 Old Fairview Road in east Asheville. Description: Our goal is to further progressive ideals. We work to get big money out of politics and bring power to the people--not just corporations. We believe higher education needs to be available to anyone willing to do the academic work. We stand up for single-payer health care. Come and join us--make these ideals a reality. Contact: Kris Kramer at pdobpresident@gmail.com.
12/11/17 ASHEVILLE SURJ MEETING
Asheville SURJ weekly evening meeting: Monday, 6:30-8:30pm at Asheville Unitarian Universalist Congregation (downstairs main building). Accountability group for folks seeking to focus on anti-racism work. Meetings include opportunities such as discussion, educational opportunities, or role-playing difficult conversations, and building connections. For more info email avlsurj@gmail.com.
12/12/17 VETERANS FOR PEACE VIGIL - BECAUSE THE WARS STILL GO ON
Every Tuesday, Veterans for Peace Chapter 099 holds a vigil at Vance Monument in downtown Asheville. Time is 4:30 PM. This has been happening since 2002. No matter the weather, no matter if it falls on a holiday, they are out there standing for peace.
12/12/17 OCCUPY WNC MEETING IN SYLVA
The non-partisan group Occupy WNC meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in Sylva's Sneak E Squirrel Community Room. The next meeting is December 12th at 7:00PM; supper is at 6:00 PM for those who can come. OccupyWNC has worked for economic and social justice in WNC since 2011. Newcomers and visitors are welcome. Contact Lucy Christopher at (828)743-9747 or lucy.christopher42@gmail.com for more information.
12/12/17 ASURJ DO!SCUSSION
The Do!scussion is a weekly safe space in which to talk about what we see that encourages us to continue to create multi-racial coalitions in Asheville while working to dismantle white supremacy. Feel like you're struggling with the how? Come on over and we'll talk about it. Then, we'll get to do!ing. Do!scussion presently runs on Tuesdays from 10-11:30 AM followed by Do!session from 11:30-1:30 PM during which we working with accountability partners on a particular project or issue. The seven organizing principles of SURJ are: 1) accountability through action, 2) mutual interest, 3) take risks and keep going, 4) calling in more, 5) enough for everyone, 6) growth is good, and 7) centering class. Time is 10 AM and location is Firestorm Coffee & Books at 610 Haywood Road in west Asheville. Contact Firestorm at info@firestorm.coop for more information.
12/13/17 JUST PEACE FOR ISRAEL/PALESTINE MEETING
This meeting will be at 9:30 AM at Black Mountain Presbyterian Church at 117 Montreat Road in Black Mountain. Contact Beth at elizakeiser@aol.com or 828 707 4271 for more information.
12/13/17 MOUNTAINTRUE AND SIERRA CLUB MEETING
Dec. 13: Environmental Issues & Actions Meeting. Join MountainTrue and the Sierra Club for monthly meetings to discuss local, state and national environmental issues. These meetings will help identify opportunities to take action on current issues, and provide educational opportunities for anyone who would like more information about how to get involved in environmental action. These meetings will occur on the second Wednesday of every month, and the next meeting is December 13 from 6:00pm-7:30pm at the Wedge at Foundation at 5 Foundy Street in Asheville. If you’re interested in staying up to date on environmental issues and want to know how you can get involved in local, state and national opportunities, come on out to learn more. For more information, contact Susan Bean at 828.258.8737 x 216 or susan@mountaintrue.org.
12/13/17 DOCUMENTARY FILM SCREENING IN ASHEVILLE
“13th” Film Screening. In anticipation Michelle Alexander's visit to UNC Asheville on January 18th, 2018 please join us as we present films and host discussions about the broken criminal justice system in the United States. The first film we will be showing is the critically acclaimed documentary, “13th.” It explores the 13th amendment: did it eradicate, or evolve slavery? This screening will take place December 13th at 6:00 pm at the Grant Center (285 Livingston St). This screening is free to the public. Facilitated discussion to follow. Contact JaNesha Slaughter at janesha.slaughter@gmail.com for questions.
12/13/17 CITIZENS CLIMATE LOBBY PLANNING MEETING
December 13 at 6pm, CCL Chapter Planning Meeting to have a ready response for when legislation will be introduced, Whole Foods Market, 4 South Tunnel Road in east Asheville. Citizens Climate Lobby - Asheville Chapter
12/14/17 PARTY TO CELEBRATE THE SEASON OF PEACE
Thursday December 14, PARTY TO CELEBRATE THE SEASON OF PEACE, 5—8 pm at First Congregational Church Friendship Hall, 20 Oak St, Asheville, NC 28801 (look for sign at entrance). Event to commemorate the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize, awarded to the International Campaign for Abolition of Nuclear Weapons (ICANw) and its work on the new Nuclear Ban Treaty. WNC PSR is a local affiliate to the Campaign. Celebrate all the work that has been done by many in this region, over many years, towards this day. Food, music, friendship, more information: maryo@nirs.org or 828-252-8409
12/16/17 AUTHOR PANEL AT FIRESTORM IN ASHEVILLE
Sat, Dec 16 @ 5:00pm. Hope, Resilience, and Resistance Author Panel. Four local authors will talk about their new books and writing for young readers during these chaotic times. Event is appropriate for middle-school age and above. Contact Firestorm for more information.
12/18/17 ASHEVILLE SURJ MEETING
Asheville SURJ weekly evening meeting: Monday, 6:30-8:30pm at Asheville Unitarian Universalist Congregation (downstairs main building). Accountability group for folks seeking to focus on anti-racism work. Meetings include opportunities such as discussion, educational opportunities, or role-playing difficult conversations, and building connections. For more info email avlsurj@gmail.com.
12/19/17 VETERANS FOR PEACE VIGIL - BECAUSE THE WARS STILL GO ON
Every Tuesday, Veterans for Peace Chapter 099 holds a vigil at Vance Monument in downtown Asheville. Time is 4:30 PM. This has been happening since 2002. No matter the weather, no matter if it falls on a holiday, they are out there standing for peace.
12/19/17 VETERANS FOR PEACE MEETING
On the third Tuesday of each month, Western North Carolina Veterans for Peace meets to coordinate group activities and programs.Veterans For Peace is a global organization of Military Veterans and allies whose collective efforts are to build a culture of peace by using our experiences and lifting our voices. We inform the public of the true causes of war and the enormous costs of wars, with an obligation to heal the wounds of wars. Our network is comprised of over 140 chapters worldwide whose work includes: educating the public, advocating for a dismantling of the war economy, providing services that assist veterans and victims of war, and most significantly, working to end all wars. Time is 5:45 PM and location is the Block Off Biltmore at Eagle and Market Streets in downtown Asheville. For more information, contact Gerry at gwerhan@gmail.com.
12/19/17 ASURJ DO!SCUSSION
The Do!scussion is a weekly safe space in which to talk about what we see that encourages us to continue to create multi-racial coalitions in Asheville while working to dismantle white supremacy. Feel like you're struggling with the how? Come on over and we'll talk about it. Then, we'll get to do!ing. Do!scussion presently runs on Tuesdays from 10-11:30 AM followed by Do!session from 11:30-1:30 PM during which we working with accountability partners on a particular project or issue. The seven organizing principles of SURJ are: 1) accountability through action, 2) mutual interest, 3) take risks and keep going, 4) calling in more, 5) enough for everyone, 6) growth is good, and 7) centering class. Time is 10 AM and location is Firestorm Coffee & Books at 610 Haywood Road in west Asheville. Contact Firestorm at info@firestorm.coop for more information.
12/20/17 ASHEVILLE GREEN DRINKS
Informal networking focused on the science of sustainability. Free to attend. Held at The Block off biltmore at 39 South Market Street. Time is 6 PM. No contact information.
12/21/17 CITIZENS CLIMATE LOBBY MEETING
Next Meeting: Thursday, December 21st, 6:30-8:30pm. Location: Kairos West Community Center (behind Firestorm Books & Cafe). Address: 610 Haywood Rd, in west Asheville. Citizens Climate Lobby - Asheville Chapter
12/26/17 VETERANS FOR PEACE VIGIL - BECAUSE THE WARS STILL GO ON
Every Tuesday, Veterans for Peace Chapter 099 holds a vigil at Vance Monument in downtown Asheville. Time is 4:30 PM. This has been happening since 2002. No matter the weather, no matter if it falls on a holiday, they are out there standing for peace.
12/27/17 BOARD MEETING FOR LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS IN ASHEVILLE - BUNCOMBE COUNTY.
Board Meeting, Public Comment Open at beginning of each meeting. Wed, December 27, 6:30pm – 8:00pm. Monthly on the fourth Wednesday. Location is The Cathedral of All Souls at 9 Swan Street in Asheville. Join us in the CE Room.
12/31/17 WNC SOLIDARITY CONCERT SERIES
The final Sunday of each month in 2017, two groups of WNC-based musicians and their ensembles will each perform a benefit concert to raise funding for WNC nonprofits. The music performed each week will fluctuate between jazz, rhythm & blues, soul, jazz funk, jazz fusion, and swing. Each event will host two groups, playing, consecutively between 3 and 5 PM with a brief intermission. All of proceeds go to the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit for today is Homeward Bound. This is a special WNC solidarity New Year’s Eve concert. Location is The Block Off Biltmore at Eagle and South Market Streets in downtown Asheville. Suggested donation is $10, and are available the day of the event. Please call The Block Off Biltmore for more information.
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