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Calendar of Events
Weekly
Ongoing weekly vigils for Justice and Peace:
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Chapel Hill: Each Friday from
4:30-5:30PM at the corner of Elliott Road and East Franklin Street. Call 942-2535 for information.
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Durham: Each Saturday, from
Noon-1:00PM, Gregson and Main Streets, opposite Brightleaf Square. Call 402-0424 for information.
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Raleigh: Rally for Peace! End the Iraq War! Every Friday afternoon
February 22 - April 26, Each Friday, 4-6PM, Federal Building, 300 block of New Bern Avenue, Downtown Raleigh.
Join a Peaceful Demonstration! For more info Contact: Bill Cooley - williamhcooley84@yahoo.com or
919-630-3915
Other Events
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local events
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national events
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international events
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Sun
Jun 7
4:00PM
Durham
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Triangle Tikkun meeting: Michael Franti: I know I'm not Alone
1013 Green Street
The news out of the
Middle East has not been uplifting lately. It is time for some hope.
Michael Franti, musician and human rights worker, traveled to Iraq and
Israel/Palestine with his guitar. The documentary I Know I'm not Alone documents
his experience with war and occupation. He uses song to help us understand the
situation, and see the commonalities, break down boundaries, and give us hope:
www.iknowimnotalone.com
Join us for popcorn, cold drinks, a film, and some discussion. 4pm film, 5:30pm
discussion of the film and our own hope. For more Information: rhoda.silver@gmail.com or
919-688-0077 or www.triangletikkun.org
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Thur
Jun 11
7:00PM
Durham
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Screening and discussion of Documentary film - Not Yet Rain
Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris Street, Durham. 919-560-2787
Panel and reception
follows screening, Free and open to the public. “Not Yet Rain” is a Lisa
Russell film (in association with Ipas) that explores abortion in Ethiopia
through the voices of women who have struggled to find the care that they need.
The film, which is about 20-minutes-long, is available for free download and
viewing at http://www.notyetrain.org/
The event will include food and wine, an opportunity to view the film on the big
screen, and a discussion moderated by Kirsten Sherk, Co-Producer of the film,
Ipas Executive Vice President Anu Kumar, and Ipas Africa Region Manager Shirley
Owino. If you are interested in attending or have any questions, please
email notyetrain@ipas.org Ipas is
an international organization that works around the world to increase women's
ability to exercise their sexual and reproductive rights, and to reduce
abortion-related deaths and injuries. We believe that women everywhere must have
the opportunity to determine their futures, care for their families and manage
their fertility.
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Fri-Sat
Jun 19-20
Durham
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North Carolina Legislative Black Caucus Foundation Education Scholarship Weekend
Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention Center, Research Triangle Park
This year's event will be outstanding. We are
pleased to have as our Title Sponsor AT&T North Carolina. In addition,
Author and national CNN Commentator Donna Brazile will join us this year as our
keynote speaker for the Scholarship Awards Dinner. We invite you to
explore the site to learn more about the offerings for this year's event and why
scholarships for students at our state's Historically Black Colleges and
Universities are so important. http://www.nclbcf.org/welcome.html
Full Conference Registration - $125. There are options for Students,
Single event/day registrations. See website for details.
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Fri - Sun
Jun 19-21
Durham
Durham
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Camp Wellstone Is Coming To Durham
Want to learn how to run for office? To run a campaign? To be an effective citizen activist? You can do any of this at the best-known camp for community organizers, Camp Wellstone. http://www.wellstone.org/our-programs/camp-wellstone Camp Wellstone would like to hold a training in Durham! All we have to do is demonstrate enough interest and excitement, Camp Wellstone will do the rest. It's coming to Durham, and you can sign up now to indicate your interest in attending. Please also note the call for scholarship donations. It would be awesome to have the funds available to send anyone to Camp Wellstone who wants to go, regardless of economic circumstances. So even if Camp Wellstone does not appeal to you, show a little love and make it possible for somebody else. View the form on the Durham Democratic Party website.
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Sun
June 7
6:00-8:00 PM
Cary
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Informational and Fundraising event in support of freedom for Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San
Suu Kyi and for the people of Burma
At the home of Andy Silver, 103 Danforth Drive, Cary 27511 (parking on Danforth beside swimming pool)
Guest presentation at 7 PM by Thomas P. Van Dyke, Ph.D. on missions by
American-led Free Burma Rangers into Burma to bring medical and food aid to
internal refugees. See www.freeburmarangers.org
Light snacks will be served. Donations not required, but appreciated, whether or
not you attend. Donations can be made at http://tinyurl.com/r9dy99
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the popular leader of the democratic movement in Burma, is
on trial again. She has been kept under house arrest 13 of the past 19
years, while the military junta has engaged in war against the people, burning
thousands of villages, enslaving or massacring the inhabitants, and devastating
the country. The US Campaign for Burma (uscampaignforburma.org) already
has enlisted many world leaders in asking the UN Security Council to take action
against the junta and to bring charges in the International Criminal
Court. Andy joins over 500 supporters of the campaign around the world who
are arresting themselves by staying home 24 hours under voluntary house arrest
in Solidarity with Aung San Suu Kyi on her birthday. RSVP to andrewgsilver@earthlink.net or
(919) 460 1532.
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Mon
June 8
6:30-8:30PM
Raleigh
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The Racial Justice Program of the YWCA of the Greater Triangle to host the Divan Cultural Center
for Turkish and American Friendship
YWCA, 554 E. Hargett Street, Raleigh (919) 834-7386
Please RSVP with Bridgette Burge, bburge@nc.rr.com, 919-828-3205, so that
we can provide enough refreshments for guests. We look forward to seeing you
there! Bridgette Burge Racial Justice Co-Director YWCA of the Greater Triangle.
Visit: www.ywcatriangle.org
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Wed
June 10
6:00-8:00PM
Raleigh
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North Carolinians Against Gun Violence Education Fund Reception—A Benefit for the NCGV Education Fund
The Busy Bee Café, 225 Wilmington Street, Raleigh
All are invited to a reception to
honor the North Carolina Legislators and Officials who work to prevent Gun
Violence. Hosted by Mayor Charles Meeker and Anne McLaurin. Gun
Violence Prevention Circle: Sustainer - $2500 and above; Advocate - $1500 -
$2499; Patron - $1000 - $1499; Protector - $750 - $999; Benefactor - $500 -
$749. Guest - $100. http://www.ncgv.org/ RSVP
by June 5 to 919-403-7665 or Jameson.Kirk@gmail.com
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Thu
June 11
11:00AM-2:00PM
Durham
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Financial Freedom Fest!
The Durham Downtown Plaza, 100 Corcoran Street, Durham
Financial Freedom Fest! Push back the gloom and doom of the
economy with jazz music, free food, a dunking machine and games. Nonprofits
providing financial services to individuals and advocating for financial reforms
will be there. The festival will be held Thursday, June 11 from 11:00 to 1:00 at
the Durham Downtown Plaza at the corner of Parrish and Corcoran Streets.
Everyone is invited to participate. Visit www.cra-nc.org or call Cara at
667-1557 ext 30 for more information. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=89540138517
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Thu
June 11
7:00PM
Wake Forest
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Discussion: Budget & Tax Center Analysis of the State Budget, with Meg Gray Wiehe, NC Budget & Tax Center
Wake County Northern Regional Center, 350 E. Holding Ave., Wake Forest
The NC Budget & Tax Center has
released a report comparing the North Carolina Senate's proposed budget to Gov.
Beverly Perdue's. Presented by organized precincts in the Wake Forest
area. For more info contact: Sherry Ward, (919) 761-9469, Sherry_309@hotmail.com
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Thu
June 11
7:00PM
Durham
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Screening and discussion of Documentary film - Not Yet Rain
Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris Street, Durham. 919-560-2787
Panel and reception follows screening, Free and open to the public. “Not Yet Rain” is a Lisa
Russell film (in association with Ipas) that explores abortion in Ethiopia
through the voices of women who have struggled to find the care that they need.
The film, which is about 20-minutes-long, is available for free download and
viewing at http://www.notyetrain.org/
The event will include food and wine, an opportunity to view the film on the big
screen, and a discussion moderated by Kirsten Sherk, Co-Producer of the film,
Ipas Executive Vice President Anu Kumar, and Ipas Africa Region Manager Shirley
Owino. If you are interested in attending or have any questions, please
email notyetrain@ipas.org Ipas is
an international organization that works around the world to increase women's
ability to exercise their sexual and reproductive rights, and to reduce
abortion-related deaths and injuries. We believe that women everywhere must have
the opportunity to determine their futures, care for their families and manage
their fertility.
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Fri
June 12
8:00PM
Raleigh
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Opening night performance of Working - A musical by Studs Terkel, by The Justice Theater Project
Cardinal Gibbons Performing Arts Center, Raleigh
Production runs from June 12-28. The ultimate People's Musical
written by the late Pulitzer Prize winning oral historian Studs Terkel.
Advance sale tickets on sale now, on the web page. All other tickets available
at the door. To reserve a seat, please call 919-264- 7089 and leave your name
and phone number. http://www.thejusticetheaterproject.org/
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Fri
June 12
7:30pm
Raleigh
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General Hugh Shelton, Contributor, Secrets of Success: North Carolina's Value Based Leadership
Quail Ridge Books & Music, 3522 Wade Ave., Raleigh. (919) 828-7912.
Thirty five North Carolina leaders tell their stories; beautiful black and
white portraits by Simon Griffiths.
Introduction by Bill Friday.
Visit: www.quailridgebooks.com
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Sat
June 13
6:30PM
Raleigh
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Palestine Day - Dinner, Concert, and Dabkeh fundraiser
NC State Fairgrounds, Exposition Center, Raleigh
Main performer: Authentic Palestinian Singer Maher
Halab. Also Featuring: Palestine United Dabkeh Group. Plus: Special
Guest Speaker, Community Performances, and Souvenir Auction. Minimum
ticket donation: $40 For tickets contact: Feras Abdelquader
919-538-9583 or Rami Ghanayem 919-618-2864 Proceeds contributed to
Palestine through The Jerusalem Fund.
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Sat
June 13
1:00-4:00PM
Clayton
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NC Stop Torture Now vigil and petition drive
Wal-Mart parking lot beside Highway 70 on the Graham side of Clayton.
We will collect signatures from Johnston County residents, urging their County Commissioners to
insist that no more rendition/torture-linked flights leave Aero's airport,
and to investigate Aero's many past torture-linked flights. Come for all or part
of the three hours - but please come! For more info, contact Joan
Walsh, walshj@email.unc.edu
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Jun 14-30
Eastern North Carolina
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2009 Pilgrimage of Remembrance: Sojourners for Reconciliation and Abolition
A 300-mile Pilgrimage through eastern North Carolina
We have come SOfAR! We have SOfAR to go!
Join us for the start of our 2009 Pilgrimage through eastern North Carolina.
1:00 PM, Sunday, June 14, 2009, Central Prison, 1300 Western Blvd, Raleigh
Help us move North Carolina closer to:
- Support for homicide victims' families
- Compassion for families of persons on death row
- Restorative Justice that helps individuals, families and communities heal
- Abolition of the death penalty
Visit: abolition-reconciliation.blogspot.com/
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Mon
June 15
6:00PM
Raleigh
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HKonJ movement and Together NC are jointl rally about the NC Budget Proposal
NC General Assembly
In an effort to demonstrate that there is political support
for preserving crucial investments in people through the services and programs
operated by the state, the HKonJ movement and Together NC are jointly scheduling
this rally. It is critical--I can't overstate the importance--that
we have a strong showing. So, if you live in or near Raleigh, please plan to
attend. If you live outside the Triangle and can be here at 6:00 on a workday
evening, please plan to attend. If you can circulate this information to others
in your church or community, please ask them to attend. This rally is a
different form of advocacy, one which is needed to show legislators the strength
in numbers represented by these two collaborative efforts: HKonJ and Together
NC.
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Tue
June 16
6:30PM
Raleigh
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UNA-Wake's program dinner—the work of the Raleigh field office of the
U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
Meredith College, Oak Room, Raleigh
Carrie Cargile, project coordinator, and Morgan
Price, resource coordinator, will discuss the work of the Raleigh field office
of the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI). Since its inception
in 1910, USCRI has settled more than 150,000 refugees throughout the United
States, and since its opening in February 2007, the Raleigh field office has
settled nearly 400 refugees in the Triangle from Burma, Burundi, Cuba, Vietnam,
Iraq and the DRC. The program will begin with a buffet dinner at
6:30 p.m. For more info, go to http://www.una-wake.org/
Cost: $8 students, $12 UNA members, $15 non-members To
register, email Joan Robertson at joanhsrp@aol.com or call
836-8443. Make checks payable to UNA-Wake and mail to: Joan Robertson 5441 Blue
Sage Drive Raleigh, NC 27606
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Tue
June 16
7:30PM
Raleigh
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Jeffery Crow, Karen Blum, Dale Talbert, William Price, Willis Whichard - Liberty
and Freedom: North Carolina's Tour of the Bill of Rights
Quail Ridge Books & Music, 3522 Wade Ave.,
Raleigh. (919) 828-7912
A celebration of the return of our copy to NC and a look at that legal process and
what the Bill of Rights means to us.
Visit: www.quailridgebooks.com
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Wed
June 17
6:30PM
Raleigh
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Wake County Progressive Democrats monthly meeting/potluck
Goodwin House, 220 Hillsborough Street Raleigh
Please come and bring a dish to share and
join in the conversation. Visit http://www.wakeprogressives.com/
more information about WCPD (back)
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Wed
June 17
Raleigh
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2009 Voter-Owned Elections Lobby Day!
NC General Assembly, Raleigh
This June 17th NC Voters for Clean Elections and its partners will bring
people from every part of North Carolina to Raleigh in order to advocate for a
freer and fairer way of financing elections. For more info and to
Register, go to http://www.ncvce.org/index.php?page=LobbyDay2009
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Thu
June 18
7:00PM
Fuquay-Varina
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Fuquay-Varina Documentary Night
Fuquay-Varina Community Center at 820 S. Main St. Fuquay-Varina
- 6/18
- OutFoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism
- 7/16
- American Jobs - Jobs are moving to low-wage countries. Is our way of life at stake?
- 8/20
- Unconstitutional: The War on Our Civil Liberties
Questions? e-mail Jeff or Anne at dinnerdoc@healthprotector.com
Admission is Free. We meet the 1st Thursday of the month in Raleigh at the
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 3313 Wade Ave. Raleigh, and the 3rd
Thursday of every month at the Fuquay-Varina Community Center at 820 S. Main St.
Fuquay-Varina. Expand your social awareness and your circle of friends by
joining us for as we show documentaries on a wide variety of Peace, Social
Justice, Health & Environmental issues.
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Fri-Sun
June 19-21
Durham
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Camp Wellstone is Coming to Durham
Want to learn how to run for office? To run a campaign? To be an effective citizen
activist? You can do any of this at the best-known camp for community
organizers, Camp Wellstone. http://www.wellstone.org/our-programs/camp-wellstone
Camp Wellstone would like to hold a training in Durham! All we have
to do is demonstrate enough interest and excitement, Camp Wellstone will do the
rest. It's coming to Durham, and you can sign up now to indicate your
interest in attending. Please also note the call for scholarship donations. It
would be awesome to have the funds available to send anyone to Camp Wellstone
who wants to go, regardless of economic circumstances. So even if Camp Wellstone
does not appeal to you, show a little love and make it possible for somebody
else. The form is here, on the Durham Democratic Party website: http://durhamdemocrats.org/content/wellstone-training-sign
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Tue
June 23
5:30-7:30PM
Raleigh
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The North Carolina Democratic Party, Governor Bev Perdue, And the Democratic Council of State, Cordially invite you to the 2009 Legislative Reception.
North Carolina Democratic Party, 220 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh
All are invited to the reception to Honor our Democratic Legislators. RSVP to Sallie Leslie, 919-821-2777 x205 or
sleslie@ncdp.org Sponsor $1000;
Host $500; Friend $250; Ticket $50.
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Thu
June 25
Durham
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Circle of Peace NC Speaking Tour with Fr. Louie Vitale comes to the Triangle
- 12:00 Noon
- Religious Coalition for a Non-violent Durham, Shepherd's House Methodist Church,
107 N. Driver St, Durham, Contact: Spencer Bradford, (919) 824-8848, ecumenno@gmail.com
- 7:00PM
- Church of Reconciliation, 110 N. Elliot Rd. Chapel Hill. Contact: Wes Hare, (919) 929-3316, jhhare@earthlink.net
How do we relate with individuals and
countries that believe differently than we do? How do we deal with our so-called
enemies? Is torture morally acceptable? How do we respond to terrorism?
Father Louie Vitale has been grappling with these and other related questions
for nearly half a century since he began his journey as a young man when he had
a conversion to nonviolence after he left the Air Force. He served 3 and
6-month sentences for crossing the line twice at the School of Americas in Fort
Benning, GA, where the US trains Latin American soldiers in torture techniques.
Then Louie served 5 months for crossing the line and praying at Fort Huachuca
(the military installation in Arizona where the U.S. trains American
Intelligence Officers in “Enhanced Interrogation” tactics such as the much-
publicized water boarding, among other torture methods). Contact:
Ken Preston with any questions or inquiry: Phone: (510) 268-8765 or (510)
967-4495; Email: kenpreston@paceebene.org
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Thur
July 2
7:00PM
Raleigh
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Raleigh Documentary Night
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh at 3313 Wade Ave., Raleigh
Meeting Resistance - What Would You do if America Was Invaded?
Questions? e-mail
Jeff or Anne at dinnerdoc@healthprotector.com
Admission is Free. We meet the 1st Thursday of the month in Raleigh at the
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 3313 Wade Ave. Raleigh, and the 3rd
Thursday of every month at the Fuquay-Varina Community Center at 820 S. Main St.
Fuquay-Varina. Expand your social awareness and your circle of
friends by joining us for as we show documentaries on a wide variety of
Peace, Social Justice, Health & Environmental issues.
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Tue
July 7
7:00PM
Raleigh
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Raleigh NOW - Chapter meeting
First Tuesdays.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of
Raleigh, 3313 Wade Ave, Raleigh, 781-7635.
gailya@nc.rr.com , http://www.raleighnow.org/
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Support for homicide victims' families
Support for homicide victims' families
Support for homicide victims' families
Support for homicide victims' families
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