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| Weeks Albany Calendar for Peace/Justice activites |
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| 07/15/02 at 15:28:25 |
| THIS WEEK’S “HEADLINES” (Complete listings of these events, & ongoing events, & continuing calendar found FURTHER BELOW): Mon. July 15th: - Capital District Labor-Religion Coalition meeting, Westmere (Albany) - ** Capital District Reparations Mobilization Committee, Albany - Ironweed Collective meeting, Albany - Prison Families of NY support and political action group, Albany Tues. July 16th: - Prison Families of NY women's support group, Schenectady - free, on-on-one computer instruction for anyone affected or living with HIV/AIDS, Albany Weds. July 17th: - Jericho Movement of Albany political prisoner support group meeting, Albany - Citizens for Transportation meeting, Albany - Peace Vigil, Albany Thurs. July 18h: - Planning for 9/11/02 coalition meeting, Albany - Walt Chura on Thomas Merton, religious leader & writer on peace and social justice issues, Howes Cave Thurs. July 18th-Fri. July 26th: - Justice For (political prisoner) Jalil Walk, Auburn to Albany Fri. July 19th: - ARISE Regional Summit on Revitalization and Smart Growth, Albany - ** Bricklayers Need Help, Informational picketing, Niskayuna/Schenectady - "Blessed Are the Peacemakers" Vigil, Schenectady - Women in Black Peace Vigil, Woodstock Fri. July 19th - Sat. July 20th: - Community Trauma Response Team training, Albany Sat. July 20th: - Peace Vigils: Troy, Hudson, Kingston, Cobleskill - Troy Waterfront Farmers' Market Sun. July 21st: - Columbia County Green Party Picnic/Pot Luck, Philmont - Food Not Bombs, Because Food is a Right, not a Privilege – free meal, Albany - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ONGOING: Peace Offerings - the Store With a Conscience at the Social Justice Center, 33 Central Ave., Albany is open Fridays 12:30-3pm & Saturdays 12-4pm or by appointment, call 518-434-4037 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1st and 3rd Saturday each month at 11 am: Peace Vigil in front of the COBLESKILL Library. (Previously, this vigil has been only on the 1st Saturday). A discussion group on issues related to Peace and sustainable living meets inside the library at 10 am, prior to the vigil. Information from Jack Daniels at 518-234-3915 Last Monday of every month: Critical Mass, 5pm at the monument in Washington Park. Critical Mass is a bikeride open to anyone using non-motorized transportation to raise awareness about and protest car culture, lack of space for pedestrians and bicyclists, and pollution. Please come ride with us if this is of interest to you. More info: satellitecrash@yahoo.com 3rd Friday of each month, 7:30-10:30pm, Cavanaugh & Kavanaugh host an Acoustic Open Stage/Jam at Miss Mary's Art Space, 5 New Scotland Ave., Albany (just off Washington Park). All levels and experience encouraged. Donation requested. Help support this non-profit community oriented art space. For more info on this and other events, contact Laura missmarysartspace@theinbox.org or http://www.debcav.com ONGOING WEEKLY: Saturdays, 9am-1pm: Troy Waterfront Farmers' Market (through Nov. 23rd), 433 River Street, rain or shine with free special events and over 30 vendors of organic foods, naturally raised meats, and local art. For more information www.troymarket.org 518-274 5138. Saturdays, 11am - noon: Weekly peace vigil organized by Rosa House Peace Community at Riverfront Park, near the Uncle Sam statue in Troy. We are continuing to have a good response with a core group of participants and encouragement from passing traffic. Come and spend or all part of the hour with us - bring your banner or sign. For further information call Rosa House at (518) 272-1468. To subscribe to the Rosa House Peace Community e-mail newsletter, send a "subscribe" message to info@rosahouse.org. Saturdays: Kingston: Weekly Peace Vigil for the duration - 9:30-10:30 a.m. (previously 11 > a.m.-noon) in front of the Main Post Office on Cornell St., sponsored by Kingston Women in Black. “Black attire is hoped for, as is silence. Men are welcome to join us in solidarity.” Information, wibkingston@yahoo.com Saturdays: Hudson, 7th Street Park; We are committed to gathering each and every Saturday 2pm at the Seventh Street Park in Hudson until the madness stops Vigil for Peace, Justice and Reverence for Life. Contact: amble@taconic.net Sundays 12:30-2pm: Because Food is a Right, not a Privilege – free meal – eat, talk, serve – at the corner of Grand St. and Wilbur St, across from the Ironweed Collective which is located at 98 Grand St., Albany. for info: Food Not Bombs/ Ironweed Collective, Dierdre or Dylan, 518-436-0929 (begin at 10am preparing food at Free School, 8 Elm St) ** Mondays 6:30pm:Capital District Reparations Mobilization Committee meets at the Albany Public Library, 161 Washington Ave. Join thousands of Black folks from around the country. Demanding Reparations for Slavery. Speak out for your ancestors! Reclaim our stolen Legacy! They Owe Us! For more information Call 518-482-9390.or email Muata@tbwt.com Mondays 7pm: Ironweed Collective meeting, at 98 Grand St., Albany. The Ironweed Collective is a group of individuals trying to undermine capitalism by fostering small, community based institutions to meet people's needs. We are organizing a space at 98 Grand St., which will be a meeting space for activists and community members, a library, and an artists workshop, including a music studio. for more information call the Ironweed infoshop at 518-436-0929. Mondays 7-8:30pm: PRISON FAMILIES OF NEW YORK support and political action group for prisoners' families and friends, ex-offenders and families and interested community members; 79 Central Avenue, Albany (The Women’s Building); free and confidential; children welcome. for info: 518-465-0227 pfny@nycap.rr.com Tuesdays 7-8:30pm: PRISON FAMILIES OF NEW YORK Schenectady women's support group for prison families, ex-offenders and interested community members. Men by special permission only. Schenectady YWCA,44 Washington Ave. for info: 518-453-6659 Wednesdays noon: Peace Vigil – east side of state Capitol (Eagle St, across from City Hall), Albany. NO MORE VICTIMS JUSTICE & HEALING - PEACE, NOT WAR - NO RETALIATION, NO ESCALATION. Reactions of rage, vengeance and retaliation are not the answer. We must invest in peace not war, in friendship not hatred, in diplomacy and legal recourse, not retribution and recrimination. PLEASE BE THERE TO SHOW WE ARE ALL NOT WARMONGERS. For info: Albany Friends Meeting, Peace Action, call Pat Beetle 518-477-4004 ** Fridays 9am: Bricklayers Need Help at Lowes Home Center: Informational picketing will take place every Friday at 9am in front of the entrance to the Lowes Home Center in the Mohawk Mall on Balltown Road. The pickets are to inform the public that the masons working for Bast Hatfield, Inc. on the building project at Lowes Home Center do not receive the area standard wage and benefits for such work. The current area standard wage is $23.30 per hour. The current hourly benefits, including family health coverage is $10.12 per hour. It has been determined that these wages and benefits are not being paid to the employees of Bast Hatfield, Inc. on this project. Paying below the standard wage diminishes the quality of work and threatens the economic well being of all construction workers in the area. All area workers deserve to be compensated fairly, to ensure future financial security for themselves and their families. Those who have questions may call Bob Mantello at the Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local #2 at (518) 456-5477. Note:This notice is addressed only to the public. It is not addressed to any employer or employees and no one is being asked to stop doing business with anyone. Fridays 11am-noon: "Blessed Are the Peacemakers" Vigil, at the Armed Forces Recruiting Center, Jay & Liberty Streets, Schenectady. Organized by the Good Friday Coalition, call Greg Giorgio 518-861-5627. Since the Schenectady Police have tried to interrupt this vigil, it is really important for folks to get to Schenectady to stand in solidarity. Fridays 4:30-5:30pm: Rally for Peace, on the corner of Broadway and Church/Lake in Saratoga Springs, just outside the Post Office. organized by Saratoga Greens. For info: saratogagreens@hotmail.com Fridays 4-5:30 or 6pm: Woodstock Women in Black--an international network of women who support peace--conducts a peace vigil at the Woodstock Village Green. All women and men are welcome to join the vigil. Women in Black is a pacifist group who seek peaceful solutions to national and international crises. Stand in Solidarity with other women and peace organizations all over the world who call for alternatives to violence and injustice. Information: Janetoby@aol.com http://womeninblack.net/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - COMPLETE LISTINGS: Mon. July 15th 7pm: Capital District Labor-Religion Coalition meeting, at Bricklayers Local 2, 302 Centre Drive, Albany (Westmere). Go west on Western Ave., a little over 1/2 mile west of the Crossgates Mall entrance. Centre Drive, a small private road, is on the right, right after the Westmere Fire Dept. Agenda items: Proposal for a "Labor History of the Capital Region" ongoing workshop at The Artist's All -Faith Center (Rev. Joyce Hartwell); Proposal for a September 11 Teach-In (Alliance for > Democracy); Reports: Restructuring/Jobs With Justice; Annual Awards Dinner planning ; Local labor updates: Guilderland and Rosewood Nursing Homes (1199 SEIU); Centers for the Disabled (UNITE). for info: Wipeltz@aol.com Wed. July 17th 5:30pm: Jericho Movement of Albany meeting, 98 Grand St, Albany. The Jericho Movement is a political prisoner support group that focuses on concrete support for local political prisoners. Currently we are working to get members of the New York 3, Jalil Muntaqim and Herman Bell, released on parole. Planning JUSTICE FOR JALIL WALK (see below). For more information contact Dylan at 518-436-0929. Wed. July 17th 7pm: Citizens for Transportation meeting. Advocating for improved & increased CDTA bus service, & mass transit promoted to improve the quality of life & environment. Meeting at Albany Public Library, 161 Washington Ave. for info: Lucille Brewer 518-436-1944 Thurs. July 18th 5:30pm: Planning for 9/11/02 coalition meeting. At the Albany Public Library (small auditorium), 161 Washington Ave. The Alliance for Democracy welcomes groups & individuals to join us in planning for 9/11/02 Teach-In & other activities promoting a Progressive perspective. For info: 518-583-4326 seeman_joe@yahoo.com Thurs. July 18th 7-9pm: Walt Chura to speak about Thomas Merton, religious leader & writer on peace and social justice issues, at the Iroquois Indian Museum, Howes Cave, NY. Walt Chura, founder of the Thomas Merton Society of the Capital District and an authority on that religious writer and poet, which speak to the Schoharie County Peace and Justice Forum. Mr. Chura will present, "How to you get to 4th and Walnut?" which refers to the transforming vision Merton experienced in the middle of a shopping district and which became the catalyst for his writings on peace and social justice issues. For information on the Peace and Justice Forum, call Nancy Sheehan at 518.234.3947. For directions to the Iroquois Indian Museum, call 518.296.8949. Thurs. July 18th-Fri. July 26th: JUSTICE FOR JALIL WALK Auburn to Albany. Albany Jericho Committee announces The Justice For Jalil Walk to demand the release of New Afrikan POW Jalil Muntaqim (aka Anthony Bottom) of the New York 3, and to raise attention to Governor Pataki's parole policies. The Walk will begin July 18th with a Press Conference in Auburn, New York, near Auburn C.F., where Jalil is currently incarcerated, and walk east for eight days, concluding at NYS-DOCS, Division of Parole. Albany activists plan to hold a rally to receive the walkers. Note: This is a preliminary announcement. Jalil is scheduled to appear before the Parole Board on July 30th, but there is currently a slim chance that his time could be recalculated and he would appear immediately. We will know for certain in a week or two. Please write or call Albany Jericho Committee if you might like to be involved. jericho@sunstillrising.com 518-436-0929 also www.thejerichomovement.com Fri. July 19th 9am-4pm: ARISE Regional Summit on Revitalization and Smart Growth. at the University at Albany, Campus Center. Goal: to raise awareness of how a regional understanding of our economy can lead to better development; that is, revitalized cities and more livable suburbs. We intend to assemble a diverse audience of decision-makers, faith and community leaders, and leaders of inner city and minority communities. Our goal is to foster relationships and partnerships between those assembled and to carry forward those relationships with actions that come out of phe summit workshops. Welcoming Remarks will be made by Karen Hitchcock, Ph.D., President, University at Albany and by Hon. Gerald D. Jennings, Mayor of Albany. The keynote address will be delivered by Dr. John Powell, Director of the Institute for Race & Poverty at the University of Minnesota Law School. Other speakers in the morning are Todd Fabozzi of the Capital District Regional Planning Committee, discussing patterns of rapid growth and decline in the Capital Region; and Dr. Henry Taylor, Professor of Education at the State University at Buffalo, discussing the role of schools as centers for community renewal. Themes of the concurrent afternoon workshops will be: A. Promoting Smart Growth in the Capital Region; B. Creating Vital Community Centers; C. Access to Jobs and Small Business Development; D. Schools and the Future Workforce; E. Home Ownership for Community Development. Sponsoring partners for the summit are: ARISE, A Regional Initiative Supporting Empowerment, Interdenominational Ministers Conference, Albany African American Clergy United for Empowerment, The State University at Albany, CSEA, The Capital District Transportation Committee, The Capital District Regional Planning Commission, Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce. Supporters include: 100 Black Men, Sierra Club: Hudson-Mohawk Group, Capital District Labor-Religion Coalition, Mohawk Valley Heritage Corridor Commission. Registration Fee: $20 (includes lunch, coffee and refreshments, parking, and materials). For info: Tom McPheeters 518-433-0679, Rev. Dr. Ward Greer 518-432-0818, Rev. Dr. Van Stuart 518-373-8050 July 19th & 20th 9am-5pm: Community Trauma Response Team training. As a follow up to the June 24th informational meeting on the development of a Trauma Response Team, a training in a training in Critical Incident Stress Management to will be held July 19th and 20th at Parson's Child and Family Center. Those wishing to participate in the training should call Restorative Community Justice at 518-433-1755 or the Urban Grief Team at 471-9727 to register to complete a volunteer application and interview. The work of the Community Response Team is critical to addressing the aftermath of violence in our community. We seek concerned community members, social workers, mental health professionals, chaplains, and others who wish to support those suffering from the emotional trauma brought on by the sudden loss or serious harm of a loved one. Sun. July 21st 2pm-dusk: Columbia County Green Party Picnic/Pot Luck, at Claverack Town Park in Philmont (Take Route 217 exit from Taconic Parkway and head west; park is at corner of 217 and Church Street.) Stanley Aronowitz, Green Party candidate for governor, and Margaret Lewis, Green Party candidate for Congress (aginst Sweeney) will be there, along with Joe Lombardo and the Solidarity Singers. Free admission. For info: brucefrishkoff@yahoo.com ** Tues. July 23rd 7pm: Sustainable Living Group (formerly Voluntary Simplicity). Meeting in the First United Presbyterian Church, 1915 5th Ave., Troy. For more information, contact Dave Smalley 518-922-5204 or Rick Gottesman 355-0744 rickgott@capital.net ** Wed. July 24, 4pm: Capital District Area Labor Federation (CDALF) Special Street Heat Meeting, at the Labor Temple, 890 3rd St., Albany. The Street Heat (Mobilization) Committee has extended an invitation to the Constituency Group Leadership and the CLC Presidents, as well as to all activists. The session will focus on how we best build our activist base and increase mobilization efforts to reach our fullest potential. Whether we are organizing unorganized workers, fighting for a fair contract, advocating for safe staffing levels or lobbying for working family legislation our strength comes from our numbers. Assisting CLCs, Affiliates and Constituency Groups in the development of a Mobilization Structure that will guarantee "Rapid Response" to any future struggle is an essential role of the Federation. We invite all whom are interested in Building Labor's Power in the Capital District to join Street Heat. You may do so by clicking on our website at www.cdalf.org and going to "Street Heat". Contact: Kathleen Scales, Coordinator, CDALFNY@aol.com, 518-453-9730, Thurs. July 25th 7pm: Regional Farm & Food Project Benefit concert. An evening of contemporary folk, traditional music, and eclectic fun with the Mammals (Ruth Ungar, Tao Rodriguez-Seeger & Michael Merenda) with Johnny Irion. At the Buhrmaster Barn at the Pruyn House, 207 Old Niskayuna Rd., Colonie. Also featuring Peter Siegel, Bo Bo Denk, and special guests. $10 adults, $7 for students. Barn and lawn seating available. Benefit concert for the Regional Farm & Food Project, a 10-county grass roots organization promoting new, sustainable opportunities for family-scale farms. For more information, (518) 427-6537 farmfood@capital.net http://www.capital.net/~farmfood/ ** Sat. July 27th 10am: Wild Flower Hike in Albany’s Precious Pine Bush. Leader: Amy Riley. Meet at SUNYA Circle (CDTA bus stop) for info: 518-465-8930 Sat. July 27th 2-6pm: The Caribbean and Latin America Support Project holds its annual Moncada Day celebration in Woodstock, bringing together CLASP members and friends of Cuba for an afternoon of food (pot luck), conversation and solidarity with the Cuban Revolution. Moncada Day is the anniversary of the revolutionary attack on the Moncada military barracks in Santiago on July 26, 1953. The objective of the assault by 160 rebels led by Fidel Castro was to stimulate a popular uprising throughout the country. It failed (about half the rebels were killed, half imprisoned), but gave life to the July 26th Movement which led the revolutionary struggle that took power in Cuba less than six years later. There is limited space at this free event, but non-members may call CLASP about possible attendance, (845) 679-7502 or 255-5779. Sat. July 27th: Green Party Forum on Public Transit, to encourage a movement for change developing out of the both the forum and public need for and discontent with the current public transit. For info: mactyler42@yahoo.com. more info to follow… ** Tues. Aug. 6th-Fri. Aug. 9th: Interfaith Peace Walks (each evening), organized by the Grafton Peace Pagoda. The final walk will be from Grafton Village (Aug. 9th 6pm) to the Peace Pagoda, followed by a lantern ceremony commemorating Hiroshima & Nagasaki. For info: 518-658-9301, 273-3538. ** Mon. Aug 12th (usually 2nd Monday monthly) 9am: Interfaith Alliance chapter meeting. People of faith working for justice in public policy. Committees working on issues: Criminal Justice; Exploitation; Violence; Electoral Reform; Development & Preservation. At Latham Community Baptist Church, Forts Ferry Rd. for info: 518-783-7769 Mon. Aug 12th 5:30pm: ALLIANCE FOR DEMOCRACY Capital District Chapter meeting. The AfD focuses on Clean Money/Clean Elections–Campaign Finance Reform/Ending Political Bribery, opposing Corporate Globalization, Pro-Democracy campaign, & movement/coalition building. Planning upcoming “Clean Elections Clean-Up Crew” political fundraiser protests. this meeting at Albany Public Library (in the café), 161 Washington Ave., Albany. for info: 518-583-4326 seeman_joe@yahoo.com www.thealliancefordemocracy.org ** Sat. Aug. 17th: Reparations Now! The Capital District Reparations Mobilization Committee invites you to Get on The Bus for the Millions for Reparations National Rally and Demonstration, August 17, 2002 in Washington D.C. This historic rally will commemorate the 115th anniversary of the birth of Marcus Mosiah Garvey. Join thousands of Black folks from around the country. Demanding Reparations for Slavery. Speak out for your ancestors! Reclaim our stolen Legacy! They Owe Us! Reserve your seat now! Bus Tickets Only $25 round trip. For more information Call 518-482-9390 or email Muata@tbwt.com Mon. Aug. 19th 7pm: Capital District Labor-Religion Coalition meeting, location TBA. for info: Wipeltz@aol.com Mon. Sept. 2nd : Solidarity Labor Day Picnic, in Menands. Support the Labor movement & have a great time; more info to follow… Tues. Sept. 10th 6pm: Saratoga Greens meeting & potluck, with Gubernatorial candidate Stan Aronowitz. For more info: Petesweep@aol.com Wed. Sept. 11th: To commemorate 9/11/01, local actions to call for No More Victims, for more Democracy & Freedom, and call for Investigation of UnAnswered Questions about what the Bush administration knew. Stay tuned … Sat. Sept. 21st: Labor Parade in Albany. more info to follow… Wed. Sept. 25th: Criminal Justice Soiree and Dinner. at The Schuyler Inn, Menands (just outside of Albany). Hosts will be Jonathan Gradess. Father Young, David Kaczynski and Alison Coleman. More info to follow… Alison.Coleman@rcda.org Oct 1st (& thereabout): Preliminary call to action by the Mobilization for Global Justice; Resist the IMF/WB policies and military apparatus and help create a space for dissent Washington D.C., Sept./Oct., 2002. Come demonstrate, dance, make music, and resist with tens of thousands of people in the streets of Washington D.C. to denounce the exploitative and unsustainable policies of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank. This will be a major mobilization where success will be determined by the breadth of our presence and the depth of our coalition. Please forward this call to individuals and organizations concerned with the injustice of concentrated wealth, exploitation of labor, militarism and criminal neglect for the earth and living creatures. See: http://www.globalizethis.org/fightback. To join local Capital District NY email list for Fair Trade/Mobilization for Global Justice, send an email to: s29-NY-Cap-subscribe@topica.com ** Sat. Oct. 5th: “Stop the Hate” Vigils. More info to follow… for info: Interfaith Alliance, 518-783-7769 Tues. Oct. 15th and Wed. Oct. 16th: 2nd Annual Empire Energy & Environmental Exposition (E4), at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany. The Empire Energy & Environmental Exposition (E4TM) will showcase businesses that manufacture, sell, and install, and also consult on, alternative energy generation, energy efficiency and conservation, environmental remediation, alternative fuel, green building products, and pollution prevention and recycling equipment. The E4 will be held at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in downtown Albany. This is a 2-day Business-to-Business and Business-to-Policymaker exposition, focusing on available, demonstrable and purchasable energy and environmental equipment, products and services. This event will leverage the business community's awareness of energy and environmental challenges to help them act in their own interests and, in so doing, improve their operating economics and New York's economic and environmental climate in the process. HOSTED BY: Environmental Business Association of New York State, Inc. (EBA/NYS) CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS: New York State Public Service Commission For Parking and Maps to the Empire State Plaza Convention Center go to: www.ogs.state.ny.us/plaza For Exhibitor information for 2002 please contact Walt Darbin at (518)432-6400 x227 or email to "walt@eba-nys.org". ** Sat. Oct. 26th: Internationally Coordinated Day of Mass Actions. On the first anniversary of the signing of the so-called Patriot Act bill, anti-war and civil rights forces are joining together to launch a massive international mobilization in opposition to a new war against the people of Iraq. For info: http://www.InternationalANSWER.org dc@internationalanswer.org 212-633-6646 Wed., Nov. 13, 2002 6:30-9:30 pm, Capital District Labor-Religion Coalition 6th Annual Awards Dinner, at the Best Western Albany Airport Inn, 200 Wolf Road, Colonie. Registration and Cash Bar at 6 pm. Program and awardees to be announced. $50, table of 10 $450. Celebrate the new affiliation with Jobs With Justice, which should be operative by then. Contact: Bill Peltz, 436-0442, billp@labor-religion.org ** Nov. 15th-17th: Close the School of the Americas/School of the Assassins. Massive Rally & Non-Violent Direct Action to Shut Down the SOA. Ft. Benning, GA. For info: 202-234-3440 www.soaw.org ** Jan. 18, 2003: MARCH ON THE WHITE HOUSE - WASHINGTON DC. There is no better way than to truly remember the spirit and legacy of Dr. King than to organize a bold, visible protest against war and racism in Washington DC on the anniversary of his birthday. For info: http://www.InternationalANSWER.org dc@internationalanswer.org 212-633-6646 |
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