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Some December Calendar items after the print issue

December 13 Wednesday

Political Action: Endorse Peace Rally

An rally for pace in memory of Stanley Tookie Williams and Areocentric peacemakers throughout the world. 2 PM. 5 PM 3720 Martin Luther King Blvd., LA.

December 14 Thursday

Books: "Darwin's Nightmare"

A screening of the Hubert Sauper's film "Darwin Nightmare" about the destructive nature of capitalism-imperialism. And the effect they have on the environment and the people of the planet. 6:30 PM Libros Revolucion Bookstore, 312 W. 8th Street, LA (213) 488-1303.

Films: Oil on Ice

"Oil On Ice" which illustrates the environmental consequences of opening Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil exploraton an drilling will be screened by the "Conscientious Projector" group. 7 PM to 9 PM Metro Gallery,64 North Raymond, Pasadena. (626) 792-4941. <poertel@aol.com>.

Talk: Cynthia Mckinney

Topanga Peace Alliance Holiday Party With Cynthia McKinney. Peace activists are invited to the annual TPA holiday party, to celebrate another year working for peace and justice. The special guest is Rep. Cynthia McKinney, who will be in L.A. for a Saturday screening of her prize-winning film, AMERICAN BLACKOUT (see item below). She voted against funding the Iraq war, challenged the use of voting machines, and in her last week in Congress introduced a bill to impeach the president! Bring a dish to share, listen or dance to fabulous music, and share special time with other peacemakers. Also bring clean clothes, canned goods and diapers for the Upward Bound House Homeless Family Shelter. A bin will be by the front door. 6 PM to 10 PM>

At Julie's home in Topanga Info, directions, RSVP: 310-455-9389

December 15 Friday

Talk: Robert Fisk

Author and journalist on the Middle East, Robert Fish will be speaking today and signing copies of his new book. 7:30 PM. Grand Salon, Student Union, Calif. State at Northridge,Nordoff Blvd., Northridge. (818) 500-1918. <ancawr@anca.org>.

Benefit: Benefits for Victims of Police Brutality

A benefit for victims of police brutality, with speakers, music, poetry, food and discussion. 8 PM. Remy's on Temple,2126 W. Temple St., LA. (323) 464-1636. <answerla@answerla.org>.

Talk: Robert Fisk & Amy Goodman "Media and Politics of Exclusion."

Robert Fisk and Amy Goodman will give the keynote speeches at Saturday's convention of the Muslim Public Affairs Council in Long Beach. The convention's theme is "Reform, Relevance and Renewal: Understanding Islam for the Future."

Robert Fisk is the highly regarded, Beirut-based Middle East correspondent for London's The Independent. His most recent book is The Great War for Civilization, a truly monumental work. Amy Goodman is the host and executive producer of Democracy Now!. She is co-author of the national best-seller STATIC, written with her brother David Goodman. Watch for the national tour book signing dates in L.A.. 4:30-5:45PM

Long Beach Convention Center Convention Admission: $35.00 Convention & Banquet: $65.00. Info and online payment: http://www.mpac.org/convention/index.php

Info: 213.383.3443

Talk: Cynthia Mckinney

Topanga Peace Alliance Holiday Party With Cynthia McKinney. Peace activists are invited to the annual TPA holiday party, to celebrate another year working for peace and justice. The special guest is Rep. Cynthia McKinney, who will be in L.A. for a Saturday screening of her prize-winning film, AMERICAN BLACKOUT (see item below). She voted against funding the Iraq war, challenged the use of voting machines, and in her last week in Congress introduced a bill to impeach the president! Bring a dish to share, listen or dance to fabulous music, and share special time with other peacemakers. Also bring clean clothes, canned goods and diapers for the Upward Bound House Homeless Family Shelter. A bin will be by the front door. 6 PM to 10 PM>

At Julie's home in Topanga Info, directions, RSVP: 310-455-9389

December 16 Saturday

Talk: Congresswoman McKinney and American Blackout.  

$50-$100 Saturday, December 16:   7PM-10PM INDOOR SCREENING AND  INTIMATE Q&A @ Celes/Anita King Heritage House, 1240 S. Arlington  Ave., Los Angeles - just north of Pico50 seats available each @ $100.  50 more will be admitted for  standing room only @ $50.  Admission to the 10PM outdoor event is  included, but the DVD is not.  $20/DVD PURCHASE includes the Saturday, December 16:   10PM-11PM  OUTDOOR SPEECH BY THE CONGRESSWOMAN @ Celes/Anita King Heritage  House, 1240 S. Arlington Ave., Los Angeles - just north of Pico -  Open to the Public Anastasia King, the Producer of American Blackout, will be present  outside the event selling the American Blackout DVD for $20.  Those  who purchase the DVD will be treated to the 10PM speech by the  Congresswoman in the rear, outdoor banquet area after the main  event.   THIS WILL BE OUTDOORS - PLEASE DRESS WARMLY!!  No  Reservation Required.

Party: Holiday Potluck

Radial Women will be hold an End-of-Year Holiday Potluck. 7 PM Oxford House,1915 Oxford Ave., LA (323) 732-6416. <radicalwomenla@aol.com>.

December 17 Sunday

Talk: Congresswoman McKinney

$100+  Sunday, December 17th, 2006:  11AM-1PM PRIVATE CALABASSAS  HOUSE PARTY BRUNCH/DISCUSSION Limited seating - only 45 RSVPs will be taken and must be received  immediately.  This is a gated community and all names will be  delivered to the guard - address and directions to the event will be  delivered to you upon your confirmation.  As this weekend is a fundraiser for Lillian Mobley's South Central Multi-Purpose Senior Citizens Center, please be generous in your  donation.  If we are successful with this fundraising, we a hope to  bring the Congresswoman back at the end of Feb. '07 for a bigger,  grassroots event - better planned, in more time!  If you can't make it this time, please be sure to read Ms. McKinney's  remarks on her Impeachment Resolution filed in Congress last Friday,   below.  To RSVP and have your place confirmed - reply to this email with the  following details:  DESIRED EVENT:     ___ 12/16     $  50       07PM-10PM - INDOOR STANDING @   Heritage House

Political Action: International Migrants Day

International Migrants Day: Festival of Solidarity and Culture

December 18 was officially designated International Migrants Day by the United Nations in 2000. It is an international day to recognize migrant rights around the world. In the U.S., International Migrants Day is a day when we can express our support and solidarity with all immigrants

Celebrate in L.A. on Sunday, with food, music, performances, crafts and more celebrating the diversity of migrants in Los Angeles. There will also be a procession unveiling the first Bangladeshi public art project in the U.S.

1 PM to 5 PM Shatto Recreation Center3191 W. 4th Street Los Angeles, 213-738-9050 <liz_miwon@yahoo.com>

Posada for Immigrant Rights

In the spirit of the season and in celebration of the United Nations International Day of the Migrant, the Avenue 50 Studio and the Arroyo Arts Collective invite the community to join us in a candlelight Posada for Immigrant Rights on Sunday, December 17. Walk with us through one of Los Angeles's oldest, most diverse neighborhoods, singing together to the accompaniment of live musicians, and stopping at three venues along the route, where specific immigrant concerns will be highlighted with brief readings. Our walk will begin and end with music and refreshments at the Avenue 50 Studio/Acorn Gallery, 131-135 N. Avenue 50, in Highland Park. Gather at 4pm in the yard behind the Gallery to learn the Posada song. The walk will begin at approximately 4:30pm, and will proceed, even in the event of rain. 4:30 PM Avenue 50 Studio/Acorn Gallery,131-135 N. Avenue 50, Highland Park, 323/258-1435