Summer 06. Summer of Nonviolent Resistance Against the Iraq War. Nonviolence International and a consortium of national and local groups cosponsor the DC Summer of Nonviolent Resistance to the Iraq War. 15 to 20 youth from the US and overseas are organizing in Washington, DC to express outrage at the costly US war in Iraq and to call for a US withdrawal. Sponsored by United For Peace and Justice. In process since June 26, runs thru Aug. 7. <www.summerofresistance.org>.

The Los Angeles Black, Lesbian, Gay, and Transgender Pride Days at the Beach. Today from dawn to dusk. Thru July 4. After beach party at the Westin LAX Hotel at 10 PM. Point Dune, Malibu. <www.atbla.com>.

The We Are America Coalition, in conjunction with the local members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus fight H.R. 4437 with a large-scale Citizenship Workshop. The goal is to process 2000 naturalization applications today. They will need 500 volunteers to help with a variety of tasks. Approx. 8 AM - 4 PM. Any time commitment is appreciated. Event at LA Convention Center. (213) 479-6596. <todayweact.org/en/We_Are_America_Coalition>.

"Permaculture & Sustainable Aid for the 21st Century: How to Change the Paradigm of Emergency Disaster Relief & Development to a Model of Life Affirming Assistance." Conference & Workshop. July 1-2. Saturday 9AM - 5PM, Sunday 9AM - 4PM. $140. Santa Barbara City College West Campus, Fe Bland Auditorium, 721 Cliff Dr., Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara Permaculture Network. (805) 962-2571. <margie@sbpermaculture.org>. <www.sbpermaculture.org>.

The SFV California Clean Money Campaign, working for full public funding of campaigns in California, holds its regular meeting. 10 AM. 9743 Noble Ave., North Hills. (818) 903-4771.

First Saturday of the month. Call to make sure. 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The Unurban Café Pico and 33rd, Santa Monica. (310) 450-7419. <www.westsidegreens.org>.

Performer Suzy Williams is headlining the Grand Opening of the Smith for Congress/Abrams for Assembly campaign headquarters. On July 15, singer Kathy Leonardo performs. 7 PM. Venice Peace and Freedom Center, 1720 Main St., Venice. (310) 399-2215. <www.VoteSmithforCongress.org>.

Scientist Dr. Sheldon Plotkin speaks on Nuclear Power, Chernobyl, global warming and other issues. Sponsored by the Humanists Association. 11 AM. Colorado Center, Community Room, 2500 Broadway, Santa Monica. (310) 479-2236. <larry-a-taylor@att.net>.

Michael Franti’s "I Know I’m Not Alone" and "The Big Buy" about Tom Delays Stolen Congress. 6 PM. Faulkner Gallery, Santa Barbara Library. (805) 544-9663. <www.hopedance.org>.

National School for Strategic Organizing. An advanced program in the strategy and tactics of building a left social movement. Applications were originally due April 1, 2006 so you may not be able to participate. Program July 3 thru Dec. 19. Labor/Community Strategy Center, 3780 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1200, LA, CA 90010. Applications at website: ( 213) 387-2800. <school@thestrategycenter.org>. <www.thestrategycenter.org>.

Once again we announce our editors birthday in a craven attempt to get loads of presents for him... But you guys are too smart for the guy who provides you with massive amounts of publicity for massive amounts of events to go to each month and massive amounts of progressive ideas. We’re thinking about having a little get together at his one year old residence, but it’s not organized yet. (818) 782-1412.

A series of actions using fasting to bring the troops home. Centered in DC with subsidiary actions to be set up anywhere. <www.troopshomefast.org>.

Try a veggie hotdog, give a pig a belly rub, and meet the farm animal friends on this special "pignic" & tour day at the farm. Noon to 4 PM. Animal Acres, 5200 Escondido Canyon Road, Acton. (661) 269-0986. <info@animalacres.org>. <animalacres.org>.

4th Annual Vision Outside 4th of July Jazz and Blues Festival. Come celebrate the 4th of July at the Vision Theatre in Leimert Park with the rich cultural heritage of the diverse sounds of jazz and blues. There will also be children’s arts and crafts, face painting, delicious food available, and free watermelon. 1-7 PM. Vision Theatre, 3341 W. 43rd Pl., LA. (323) 290-4843, <www.culturela.org>.

The Los Angeles Social Forum Organizing Committee meets to help organize a social forum in Los Angeles for strengthening social movements both locally and globally. Also July 19. 7-9 PM. Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 2nd Floor, back meeting room, 3300 Wilshire Blvd., LA. (213) 489-1900 ext 114.

Workshops for the Liberty Hill Foundation grant process. Liberty Hill Foundation provides grants to grassroots organizations which change public policy, institutions, and attitudes to empower diverse communities in Los Angeles County. Grant applications due Aug. 1. 7-9 PM at the UCLA Downtown Labor Center. Also July 8, 10AM to Noon at the Liberty Hill Foundation. UCLA Downtown Labor Foundation, 675 S. Park View Street, overlooking MacArthur Park, LA. Liberty Hill Foundation, 2121 Cloverfield Blvd., Suite 113, Santa Monica. (310) 453-3611 ext. 114. <www.libertyhill.org>.

Filmmaker Henry Schipper shows and discusses his film "Unwatchable Footage: The True Face of War." About why explicit and lure war footage are taboo in the media. Also "Interviews With My Lai Veterans," "The Unauthorized Biography of Dick Cheney" and "New American Century." Special 10:30 PM showing of "Loose Change, 2nd Edition" about 9/11. 8 PM. Sponto Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave., Venice. (310) 306-7330.

OUTFEST is the largest film festival in Southern California and the region’s largest gay and lesbian arts event, featuring more than 200 films at nine venues. July 6 – 17, call for times. Special events and various locations. The Directors Guild, 7929 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. 213-480-7088. <www.outfest.org>.

First Thursday of the month. A local group of activists working for a fair economy, a just society, and a sustainable future. 7 PM. Y Aqua Café, 4007 E. Fourth St., Long Beach. <longbeach@greens.org>. <www.cagreens.org/longbeach/>.

Fridays. 5-7 PM. Broadway & Brand Blvd., Glendale. (818) 242-4320.

Fridays. Stand up for Justice and Peace. 5-7 PM. Corner of Bristol and Anton, Costa Mesa. (949) 721-1139 or (714) 956-5037.

As a part of a Shabes dinner, Nathan Steinman, pre-Holocaust survivor and long-time activist, screens "In That Little Town: Stories from a Polish Shtetl" about his life in a small village in Poland as the Nazis entered. RSVP and bring a dish for 8-10 people. $5 otherwise. 6:30 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. (310) 552-2007. <circle@circlesocal.org>. <www.circlesocal.org>.

Support the teachers on strike in Oaxaca, Mexico. The Mexican government has already murdered at least 2 teachers and they are still on strike and need our support! Come and join us for a documentary about their struggle: "Un Granito de Arena" ("A small Grain of Sand"). 8 PM. $10 donation. UCLA Labor Center, 675 Parkview Ave., LA.

Team in Training is a program of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and a endurance training program. In turn, the participants help raise funds for LLS and their cancer related services. A number of events are scheduled in July, mostly in the Valley. Call or check the website for full details. 11 AM. Woodland Hills Public Library, 2220 Ventura Blvd., Woodlands Hills. (310) 846-4731. <staffordt@lls.org>. <www.teamintraining.org>.

The Lotus Festival celebrates the people and cultures of the Asian Pacific Islands. Featuring a variety of cultural entertainment, exotic food, boutiques, a community health fair, dragon boat races, children’s courtyard, and a carnival. July 8 & 9, Saturday Noon to 10 p.m., Sunday Noon to 8 PM. Echo Park Lake, 1632 Bellevue Ave., Echo Park. (888) LAPARKS. <www.laparks.org>.

A release party for DMZ//38’s "No Man’s Land" CD. Billed as Korean American Rebel Music. 10 PM. M Bar, 1253 Vine St., LA. (323) 856-0036. <pr@dmz38.com>. <www.dmz38.com>.

G8 Eight Days of Resistance in Washington DC. The G8 is actually in Russia this year and this action is in solidarity with resistance there. The G8 are Global meetings of the 8 most powerful countries who divide the world up for their mutual financial interest but not in the interest of the people. July 9-16. <farragutsquares@gmail.com>. <www.rtc.revolt.org>.

Dr. Tad Daley, Peace and Disarmament Fellow speaks on "How to Stop the Looming War in Iran." 11 AM. Unitarian Universalist Church, 511 South Harbor Blvd., Anaheim. (714) 633-0922.

Artist Mark Vallens shows slides and discusses his work and how art can be an instrument for social change. 11 AM. Poetry reading at 1 PM. First Unitarian Church, 2936 W. Eighth St., LA. (213) 389-1356 or (323) 257-5594.

An art show celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the A Shenere Velt Gallery. Today is the opening reception. Art works for sale at $50 to benefit the Gallery. Art donated by some of the best progressive artists. 1-5 PM. The Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. (310) 552-2007.

Roger Taus and Chris Perez read their poetry. 2-4 PM. Avenue 50 Studio, 131 N. Ave. 50, Highland Park. (323) 358-1435.

Don Broder M.D. of Physicians for Social Responsibility speaks on "The Health Effects of the War on the Iraqi People," which the corporate media rarely mentions. A Tuesday Night Forum. 7:30 PM. The Onion, Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills. (818) 772-1555. <Ata2458693@aol.com>. <www.valleyonion.org/php/feature/concerns/tuesdayforum.php>.

The goal is to introduce young people to skepticism and free inquiry and to help them develop an appreciation for science and humanism. Summer program for young people age 7-16 with special junior counselor programs for young adults age 17-20 and opportunities for college students, guests and adult counselors. July 12-17. Holland, NY. <www.campinquiry.org>.

A film, "The Big Guy: Tom Delay’s Stolen Congress," by Mark Birnbaum, Jim Schermbeck and Robert Greenwald. It’s a story of how American democracy was hijacked by a combination of relentless ambition and corporate millions. 7:30 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. (310) 552-2007. <circle@circlesocal.org>.

Second Wednesdays monthly. 7:30 PM. 9743 Noble Ave. (east of Sepulveda Blvd., between Lassen and Plummer), North Hills. (818) 764-7354. <jayron02001@yahoo.com>. <www.cagreens.org/sanfernandovalley/>.

Two films on immigrant’s "Dying to Live: A Migranta’s Journey" and "Rights on the Line: Vigilantes at the Border." Sponsored by the Conscientious Projector. 7 PM. Metro Gallery, 64 North Raymond, Old Pasadena. (626) 792-4961. <www.afsc.org/immigrants-rights>.

The Sisterhood Lesbian Book Group. Second Thursday of each month. 7:30 PM. Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., LA. (323) 660-1175.

Fourth International Al-Awda Convention. The Palestine Right to Return Coalition. Palestinians, comrades, friends, peace and justice activists. July 14-16. Location of convention: SF State University, San Francisco. Info: Al-Awda, The Palestine Right to Return Coalition, PO Box 131352, Carlsbad, CA 92013, USA. (415) 678-6220. <host@al-awda.org> .<al-awda.org>.

Democracy for America Convention. (The progressive group which was formed out of supporters of several 2004 Presidential primary campaigns.) July 14-16. San Diego State University, San Diego. <info@democracyfest.us>. <www.democracyforamerica.com/democracyfest>.

A screening for the 20th anniversary and the new 35mm print of the David Lynch classic film. (I liked it.) Also, check out the newly refurbished Nuart Theatre. Runs to July 20. Nuart Theatre, 11272 Santa Monica Blvd., LA. $8. (310) 281-8223.

Southwest Native American Film & Video Festival. July 14-15. Museum of Northern Arizona, Flagstaff AZ. $18. (928) 779-2300. <info@indigenousaction.org>. <www.indigenousaction.org>.

The fair features African American authors, panels, a book award reception, exhibitors and presentations by spoken word artist, poets, musicians, children’s book authors, emerging writers, publishers, booksellers, editors, book reviewers, and other activities. July 14-15, Friday 6-8 PM, Saturday 10 AM – 8 PM. Exposition Park, Intergenerational Community Center, 3980 Menlo Ave., LA. (310) 825-6060. <www.labbx.com>.

Singer Suzy Williams performs her brand of pop and jazz with inspiration from writers Jack Kerouac, Lewis Carroll, Dorothy Parker and others. With special guests. 7:30 PM. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice. $10. (310) 306-7330.

A dramatic reading of the play "Guantanamo: Honor Bound to Defend Freedom" about four detainees at the US Kahka gulag on the soil of Cuba. Readers include Jackie Goldberg, Stephen Rohde and Jim Lafferty. July 14-16 & 21-23. 8 PM. Found Theatre, Sixth St. & Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach. $10. (562) 491-0114 or (562) 432-2609.

American Cinematheque presents its annual salute to the musical, psychedelic and otherwise crazy films from the Sixties and Seventies. On Saturday and Sundays, a live free show with comedian Martin Lewis. Films screen starting today thru July 30. Check their Website or call for complete schedules. Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood. $9. (323) 692-3431. <www.americancinematheque.com>.

27th Annual Ho’olaule’a. An all-day entertainment by performing groups representing Hawai’i’s multicultural heritage. Enjoy the highly diverse food that represents Hawai’i. A two-day event filled with Polynesian arts, crafts, music, dance, and good fun. July 15-16, 10 AM - 6 PM. 3950 W. Manhattan Beach Blvd., Lawndale, (714) 537-8680. <www.alohaworld.com>.

Citizens for Global Solutions’ annual meeting presents Charlotte Barker speaking on "Citizen Diplomats’ Perspectives on the Middle East and the Spirit of Hope in Africa" and Tad Daly, PhD, on "Preventing War with Iran and Creating Enduring Peace." RSVP. 10 AM to 2:30 PM. Baha’i Center, La Cienega Blvd., at Rodeo Rd., LA. $20. (310) 372-9445. <wwharter@aol.com>. <www.globalsolutions.org>.

The monthly Bus Riders Union meeting. 10 AM. 3300 Wilshire Blvd., LA. (213) 387-2800.

The Edendale Library hosts a free introduction to the Alexander Technique. A method of teaching body awareness with the aim of eliminating unhealthy muscle tension. 3:30-5:30 PM. Edendale Library, 2011 W. Sunset Blvd., Echo Park. (213) 207-3000. <eden@lapl.org>.

A panel discussion hosted by artist Mark Vallens with Sheila Pinkel and Slobodan Dimitrov at the new exhibition "Art Work: The Art of California Labor." An exhibition of work by California artists that reflects the struggles of labor. 6-9 PM. Pico House Gallery, 424 North Main St., LA. (213) 485-6855.

A video documentary that focuses on the consequences of poverty. Also a video of a recent speech by Hugo Chavez, President of Venezuela. 6 PM. Southern California Library, 6120 S. Vermont Ave., LA. (818) 782-1412.

Basement Coffeehouse Reunion Show. 8-11 PM. In the Basement of the Echo Park United Methodist Church, one block north of Sunset & Alvarado. 8 PM to 11 PM. Echo Park United Methodist Church, Sunset and Alvarado, Echo Park.

The Backboners, (Suzy Williams, Bill Burnett, Kahlil Sabbagh and Ginger Smith) perform their blend of jazz and pop versions of The Mamas & The Papas type music. 10 AM to 1 PM. Santa Monica Farmers Market, Main & Ocean Park, Santa Monica. (310) 306-7330.

The "Nation" magazines readers’ discussion group about articles. Meetings usually on the third Sunday of the month, call first. 2 PM. 4054 Coolidge Ave., Mar Vista, LA. (310) 391-1707.

Cantor Herschel Fox shares his memories of the glories of the Yiddish Theatre, as well as his music, storytelling and schtik. He is the longtime cantor of Valley Beth Shalom. 2 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. (310) 552-2007. <circle@circlesocal.org>. <www.circlesocal.org>.

"Secret Service: Untold Stories of Lesbians in the Military" is a new book by Zsa Zsa Gershick who will talk about what it means to be gay in the military today. 5 PM. Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., LA. (323) 660-1175. <www.skylightbooks.com>.

Folk singer Tim Morgan stars in this real film about the LA Beat scene of the Sixties and the environment surrounding Balloa’s Prison of Socrates Club. With other films and talks about Beat coffee houses, poets, painters and musicians of the 60s, including my favorite (Cosmo Alley and its Lamplighter Inn). With surprise speakers. 6:30 PM. Sponto Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave., Venice. (310) 306-7330. <www.81x.com/7dudley/cinema>.

Get involved in local Green issues, learn about the Green Party and become an active, grassroots citizens. Third Wednesday of the month. 7 PM. Peace Center, 8124 W. Third Street, Los Angeles. (323) 651-5539. <www.cagreens.org/losangeles>.

National Teach-In on Impeachment. The Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR). 7-9 PM. Los Angeles event, location TBA. <articlesofimpeachment.net>.

The regular monthly meeting of the "Monthly Review" discussion group. On the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Donation requested. 7:30 PM. Ken Edwards Center, 1527 Fourth St., Room 103, Santa Monica. (310) 390-0306.

Director Lewis Milestone’s "Of Mice and Men" was the first screen adaptation of a John Steinbeck novel, and it remains definitive. Burgess Meredith and Lon Chaney, Jr. are incredible as George and Lennie, while around them an array of hardened faces (Betty Field as Mae, Charles Bickford as Slim) fleshes out the desperate, crushing world of itinerant farm work in the Salinas Valley. Part of UCLA’s Film and Television 13th Annual Festival of Preservation. 7:30 PM. James Bridges Theater in Melnitz Hall, northeast corner of the UCLA Westwood. $8. (310) 247-3000. <www.cinema.ucla.edu> .

National NOW Conference & Young Feminist Summit. Albany, NY. Early reservations are essential! $150 with sliding rates. (202) 628-8669. <conference@now.org>. <www.now.org>.

Born to Drum Women’s Drum Camp. July 21-23. 4 PM. YMCA Conference Center, Marin Headlands, Point Bonita. $300. (510) 464-5902. <jackiett@mindspring.com>. <www.borntodrum.net>.

Activist, musician and poet John Sinclair will be interviewed by Gerry Fialka at a meeting of Media Ecology Super Sessions. 7:30 PM. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice. $7. (310) 306-7330. <pfsuzy@aol.com>.

Call to protest the elite men’s annual encampment at Bohemian Grove. Sponsored by Bohemian Grove Action Network, ANSWER Coalition and Green Party of California Issues Working Group. Monte Rio on Highway 116 West, along the Russian River in Sonoma County west of Santa Rosa. (415) 567-4577. <justice3@sonic.net>.

Wanda Coleman returns to continue her multiformed address to the conscience and the senses. With Vincent Ferrini who will address working class struggles of the 1930s. 7:30 PM. $7. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice. (310) 822-3006.

One of the great James Colburn films from the Sixties. About swinging brothers and an artist/thief in Sixties London. 7:30 PM. Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood. $9. (323) 692-3431. <www.americancinematheque.com>.

"Cloak and Dagger" (1946), directed by Fritz Lang and staring Gary Cooper. Also "Sherlock Holmes and The Secret Weapon" (1942) directed by Roy William Neill. There have been countless films about Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson over the years, but none so popular as the famous Universal series starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. 7 PM James Bridges Theater in Melnitz Hall, northeast corner of the UCLA Campus, Westwood $8. (310) 247-3000.

Erin Sikorsky-Steward from California Peace Action speaks on "Solving the Crisis in Iraq: Congress Must Show Leadership." A Tuesday Night Forum. 7:30 PM. The Onion, Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell, North Hills. (818) 772-1555. <Ata2458693@aol.com>. <www.valleyonion.org/php/feature/concerns/tuesdayforum.php>.

The Artivist Film Festival screens around 70 films that are activist in nature, and is a forum for filmmakers, artists, and musicians who use their work to create a global social consciousness, specifically in the arenas of environmental awareness, animal rights, human rights, and children’s advocacy. July 26-30, call for times. The Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. $10. (310) 712-1222. <www.artivist.us>.

Activist Support Circle, is a relaxed and supportive environment in which activists and the progressive movement in general can become stronger, more motivated and more optimistic. July’s special guest is Alexandria Paul, actress and activist. Sponsored by Jerry Rubin and the LA Alliance for Survival. Held the last Wednesdays of the month. 6:30-9 PM. Friends Meeting Hall, 1440 Harvard St., Santa Monica. (310) 399-1000. <activistsupportcircle.org>.

The San Fernando Valley Chapter of Atheists United. 6 PM. Denny’s Restaurant, Tampa St. at Nordhoff, Northridge. (818) 988-2806. <www.atheistsunited.org/calendar>.

The GPUS National Meeting. July 27-30. Tucson, AZ. Office: PO Box 57065 Washington, D.C. 20037. (202) 319-7191 or 866-41GREEN. <office@gp.org>. <www.gp.org>.

A 3-Day grassroots Immigrant Strategy Conference. Help build a new national, broad-based immigrant rights/civil rights movement. With talks, panels, workshops and more. July 28-30. Check the website for more info and to register. Food and lodging available. Sponsored by the National Immigrant Solidarity Network and ActionLA. American University, Washington DC. $45. (213)403-0131 or (800) 589-6379. <info@immigrantsolidarity.org>. <www.immigrantsolidarity.org>.

A regular mailing and discussion meeting. We schedule these to correspond to the best date for getting the subscribers the issue before the first of the month and delaying printing for all you latecomers. Call to make sure everything went as planned. Noon. Peace Center, 8124 W. Third St., LA. (818) 782-1412. <change-links@change-links.org>. <www.change-links.org>.

During the past few years, Angelus Plaza has presented some of the best names in the business including Harold Land, Billy Higgins, George Bohanon, and Herman Riley, among others. Call for artist information. Light refreshments will be served. 2-4 PM. Angelus Plaza, Fourth Floor Auditorium, 255 S. Hill St., Downtown LA. (213) 623-4352, ext. 327.

The regular monthly meeting of Atheists United of Santa Monica. Fridays. 6:30 PM. Dolores Restaurant, 11407 Santa Monica Blvd., West LA. (310) 392-5388.

The film "Salt of the Earth" will be shown at the new exhibition "Art Work: The Art of California Labor." An exhibition of work by California artists that reflects the struggles of labor. 7:45 PM. 125 Paseo de la Plaza (plaza area), LA. Near the Pico House Gallery. (213) 485-6855 or (213) 485-8432. <mariann.gatto@lacity.org>.

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young reunite for a "Freedom of Speech" tour. With selections from Young’s "Living with War" album. Tickets may go fast. July 30 in Irvine and July 31 at the Hollywood Bowl in LA. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Irvine.

The regular meeting of the Los Angeles Chapter of Atheists United. Sundays. 11 AM. Center for Inquiry West, 4773 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. (323) 666-4258. <www.atheistsunited.org/calendar/>.

Two days of jazz performances pay tribute to "the Avenue," as Central Avenue was known during its renaissance years from the 1920s through the 1950s. Ethnic cuisine and arts and crafts are available for sale and educational booths will provide community information. July 30-31. Sat. 11 AM - 7 PM; Sun. Noon - 7:30 PM. Central Ave. between 42nd and 43rd Sts., (213) 485-2437. <www.culturela.org>.

The first national convention for the new SDS. Aug. 4-7. University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. Information and registration: <www.newsds.org/national_convention.cgi>. Main SDS webpage: <studentsforademocraticsociety.org>. Look for links to the main SDS announcement and discussion lists and the LA Chapter list by clicking on "find an SDS Chapter" on that page.

British author Benjamin Crème speaks on "Upon Our Response Rests the Future of the World" and the World Teacher he has been in communications with. They say the humanity now faces the ultimate choice in its evolutionary journey between greed and justice, war and peace. 3 PM. UCLA Freud Playhouse, MacGowan Hall, 245 Charles E. Young Drive, Westwood. (818) 785-6300 or (888) 232-8272. <www.share-international.org>.

Anger is one of the giants of American underground and experimental filmmaking. His films draw on pop iconography, from commedia dell’arte to Hollywood and a wide variety of 20th century subcultures: the worlds of bikers, occultists, and queers. Screening of "Fireworks" and "Scorpio Rising." 7:30 PM. James Bridges Theater in Melnitz Hall, northeast corner of the UCLA Campus, Westwood $8. (310) 247-3000.

Look for commemorative events in August. Also Aug. 8, Nagasaki Day.

A free public transmission meditation and talk by author Benjamin Crème. To help with personal growth and help create a pool of higher energy to benefit humanity. 7:30 PM. Fairmont Miramar Hotel, 101 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica. (818) 785-6300. <www.transmissionmeditation.org>.

The 30th Anniversary of the Michigan Womyn’s Music Festival, with forty performances, crafts, films and more on 650 acres of beautiful woods. With healthy meals, a drum orchestra and more. Aug. 8-13. Crystal Valley, Michigan. (310) 479-4897. <bondwright@webtv.net>.

VFP Annual Convention. Aug. 10-13, Seattle, WA. <vfpnationalconvention.org>.

At the new exhibition "Art Work: The Art of California Labor." An exhibition of work by California artists that reflects the struggles of labor. 7:45 PM. 125 Paseo de la Plaza (plaza area), LA. Near the Pico House Gallery. (213) 485-6855 or (213) 485-8432. <mariann.gatto@lacity.org>.

A film by experimental filmmaker Jim Cohn that blurs the lines between fact and fiction in an observation of the global corporate strategies for dealing with local lives, cultures and the environment. With a pre-show. 8 PM, Sponto Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave., Venice (310) 306-7330. <www.81x.com/7dudley/cinema>.

Three filmmakers from the Bay area present their films using Optical Printers to create lush and dreamy work. Includes Alfonso Alvarez’s "La Reina" and "Memory Eye" about the Virgen de Guadalupe. Also Kerry Laitala’s "Secure the Shadow... ‘Ere the Substance Fade" and Thad Povey’s "The Sweetest Sandwich." 7 PM pre-show; screenings at 8 PM. Sponto Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave., Venice. (310) 306-7330.

Live music with BS, Eric Alhberg & Freddy Ginns. 7 PM. Sponto Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave., Venice. (310) 306-7330.

The People’s History Group begins its third year in Santa Monica this September. Led by John Marciano, activist, writer and Profession Emeritus from SUNY. The current topic is "Empire as a Way of Live" spanning the end of World War II through the U.S. wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Sept. 2006 thru June 2007. (310) 393-4815. <johnmarciano@mach.com>.

On the former Synanon Community site. To stay at the Center, register before July 15, $240 and up for the weekend. Other (cheaper) offsite accommodations may be available. Call for more details on rates. Sept. 28-30. Marconi Conference Center, Marshall, CA (on the coast, north of SF). (812) 464-1896. <gwalker@usi.edu>.

Coordinated actions coast-to-coast. ANSWER. LA: Noon at Hollywood & Vine. (323) 464-1636. <answerla@answerla.org>. <www.answerla.org>.

"The Enchanted Worlds of Patssi Valdez and "Magu" two internationally known Chicano artists. Today is the reception at 7 PM. The show runs thru July 30. Noon to 9 PM. Carlotta’s Passion Find Arts, 2012 Colorado Blvd., LA. (323) 259-1563.

The tenth anniversary show for the A Shenere Velt Gallery inside the Workmen’s Circle. This exhibit will contain art works of political and social issues and will be sold to benefit the gallery. Today is the reception. The show runs thru August 25. 10 AM to 5 PM. A Shenere Velt Gallery, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. (310) 552-2007. <www.circlesocal.org>.

For an upcoming art show, "Curating a Better World." The Workmen’s Circle needs donated art to be sold to benefit their gallery, A Shenere Velt Gallery. Show runs July 9 thru August 25. Call for details. (310) 552-2007. <www.circlesocal.org>.

An art exhibit, "At Work: the Art of California Labor: Labor History Through the Eyes of Artists." An art exhibit that explores the artists and images of the labor movement, from the turn of the 20th Century thru today. Featuring many of California’s most noted artists. Including works by Diego Rivera, Dorothea Lange, Tina Modottie and Mark Vallens. Panel discussion July 15, 6-9 PM. Gallery hours 10 AM to 3 PM. Runs thru Aug. 4. Pico House Gallery, El Pueblo Historical Monument, 424 N. Main St., LA. (213) 485-8432 or (213) 485-6855. <www.art-for-a-change.com/exhibits/atwork.htm>.

An art exhibition: "Move! Housing and the Struggle for a Livable LA." Includes posters from "We Shall Not Be Moved: International Posters on Gentrification and Resistance," from the archives of the Center for the Study of Political Graphics. Runs thru July 19. 10 AM to 5 PM. Southern Calif. Library, 6120 S. Vermont Ave., LA. (323) 759-6063. <www.politicalgraphics.org>.

"The New Okies: A Tribute to the Strawberry Pickers of the Santa Maria Valley," photos, thru Aug. 25, 8AM - 5 PM, Mon. thru Fri., Channing Peake Gallery, first floor, County Administration Building, 105 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara. "Taking Root: A Century of Migrant Workers in California," prints, thru Aug. 6, 11 AM - 5 PM, Tue. thru Sun., Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara.

"The Jewish Identity Project: New American Photography" presents 10 commissioned photography, video and multimedia projects that explore the heterogeneity of contemporary American society though the lens of Jewish identify. Runs thru Sept. 3. 2 PM to 7 PM. Getty Gallery, Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., LA. (310) 440-4500. $8. <communications@skirball.org>. <www.skirball.org>.

Inside Out Community Arts is hosting a Summer 2006 Neighborhood Art Project. The Projest is a theatre-based after-school program taught by professionals to proved free access to youth of Venice. Runs July 11 thru Aug. 18. 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Venice Center for Peace & Justice, 2210 Lincoln Blvd., Venice. (310) 397-8820. <paco@insideoutca.org>. <www.insideoutca.org>.

The SAGE Society is a learning in retirement organization affiliated with CSUN. They offer discussion groups on a variety of subjects including history, politics, science and literature. All classes held during the day Monday through Thursday. Granada Hills. (818) 831-5064. <exlweb.csun.edu/sage/index.html>.

Learn the history, context, accomplishments, pitfalls, transitions, plans and visions for this two block central city demonstration ecovillage neighborhood-in-process and its intentional community. Future dates TBD or special group tours by appointment. 11 AM to 1 PM. Reservations required. $10, sliding scale. Other events are listed at their website. LA Eco-Village, 117 Bimini Place #201, LA. (213) 738-1254. <crsp@igc.org>. <www.ic.org/laev/>.

"Training and Practice in Nonviolent Communications" with Esfandiar Abbassi. Six two hour stand-alone sessions.$15 per session, $65 for the series; RSVP. 7:30-9:30 PM. LA Eco-Village, 117 Bimini Place #201, LA. (213) 738-1254. <crsp@igc.org>. <www.ic.org/laev/>.

The South Bay Center Lesbian, Gay & Bi Community Organization hosts events every month. For their calendar, write to: P.O. Box 2777, Redondo Beach, CA 90278. All events occur at the Center, 2235 Sepulveda Blvd. (between Crenshaw & Arlington), Torrance. (310) 328-6550 or (310) 784-1812. <www.southbaycenter.org>.

Meet new friends and learn about humankind’s natural diet & disease prevention. Meetings at exciting restaurants throughout LA. (323) 953-0543,

SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests) meets First & Third Mondays monthly. 7:30 PM. Verdugo Hills Hospital, Conference Room C, 1812 Verdugo Blvd., (not Road), Glendale. (818) 790-7100.

Second Saturdays monthly. They advocate better transportation for the bulk of the citizens of Los Angeles, 1 PM, Angelus Plaza, 255 S. Hill Street, Los Angeles. (213) 388-2364.

The Coalition for Economic Survival, with 27 years in working with for tenants rights and other issues, holds two meetings each week to help tenants. Wednesday evenings at 7 PM and Saturday mornings at 10 AM. Plummer Park, Senior Center, 7377 Santa Monica Blvd., W. Hollywood. (323) 656-4410. Plummer Park, Senior Center, 7377 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood. (323) 656-4410.

A newly formed "Nation" magazine discussion group meets the fourth Mondays of the month. 7 PM. Borders Books, 6510 Canoga Ave., Canoga Park. (818) 227-0076.

Third Wednesdays monthly. Discuss articles that appeared in the political magazine "Monthly Review." 7:30 PM. Call for location and to check time/date. 7:30 PM (310) 390-0306

The "Nation" magazines readers’ discussion group about articles. Usually Third Sundays monthly, call first. 2 PM. 4054 Coolidge Ave., Mar Vista, LA. (310) 391-1707.

American Cinematheque host Outfest Wednesdays with gay and lesbian programming. 7 PM. Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. (323) 466-FILM. $9.

The Coastal Convergence Society host free video night the last Thursdays of each month. Come meet local peace and justice neighbors for free food, video and discussion. You can bring your own video. Call for directions. 7 PM. Huntington Beach. (714) 964-2162. <ccshbca@aol.com>.

Every couple of weeks, very interesting films are shown at the 7 Dudley Cinema. 8 PM. 7 Dudley Cinema, Sponto Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave., Venice. (310) 306-7330.

Internet radio schedule listings for the left. <www.zianet.com/insightanalytical/radio.htm>.

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) announces the launch of a national campaign to train radio professionals. This is to provide support for the much-needed cultural change that will allow us to influence the way LGBT issues are discussed in Spanish-language media across the country. (323) 634-2025. <taher@glaad.org>.

The Labor Community Strategy Center now has a weekly radio show over KPFK, 90.7 FM. Eric Mann is the host. 4 PM.

Usually First Mondays monthly, call to confirm. Gerry Fialka’s regular reading club explores the ideas of James Joyce and Marshall McLuhan and how they apply to today’s media and technology. 6 PM to 8 PM. Venice Abbott Kinney Library, 501 S. Venice Blvd., Venice. (310) 306-7330 or (310) 821-1769. <www.jesgrew.org/wake/>.

Indy Media is a grassroots network of media makers and activists who are a growing influence with branches opening worldwide. For location and time, go to their website and subscribe to the meeting invitations list via their "contacts" page. (213) 353-0033. <www.la.indymedia.org>.

Noticiero Pacifica is a progressive Spanish language newscast broadcast over KPFK FM 90.7, Saturdays at 4 PM. Produced by Carlos Quintanilla who tries to give the listeners the most relevant information they need. (818) 785-2711.

"Go Vegan with Bob Linden." LA, Sundays,, KTYM AM-1460. Also now broadcast in SF, webcast archives and podcast. <www.goveganradio.com>. 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM. <www.goveganradio.com>.

The musical group "The Backboners" with Suzy Williams, Bill Burnet and others will be playing . Check for exact dates.. Suzy also sings Jazz every third Sunday from 1 PM to 5 PM at the Moose Lodge, 1600 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica. And she often appears with Brad Kay, every Sunday 2PM to 5 PM at the Unurban Café, 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. 10 AM to 1 PM. Santa Monica Farmers Market, Corner of Main & Ocean Park. (310) 306-7330.

Dates for plays are the starting dates. Some plays are just Thursdays thru Sundays. Sundays plays are usually in the afternoon. We usually list the main time it starts. We also usually list the lowest price.

A production of the George Bernard Shaw play "You Never Can Tell." A high comedy about romance and seaside dentistry. By the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum. Runs weekends July 1 to October 1. 8 PM. Theatricum Botanicum, Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. $15. <www.theatricum.com>.

The Antaeus Studio Theatre presents a month of class plays. About 20 in all with 1-6 performances each. Plays by Shakespeare, Pinter, Seneca, Beckett and more. Runs to mid August. Antaeus Studio Theatre, 4900 Vineland Ave., North Hollywood. (818) 506-5436. $10. <www.theatremania.com>.

"Keeping Faith" is a play about a gay man coming to terms with parenthood. July 7&14. 8 PM. Pacifica Resident Theatre, 705-1/2 Venice Blvd., Venice. (310) 822-8392. $18.

The Actors Gang present Shakespeare’s "Love’s Labor Lost" Directed by Simon Abkarian. Runs July 8 to Sept. 8. 8 PM. The Actors Gang, Ivy Substation, 9070 Venice Blvd., Culver City. (310) 838-4264. $25. <www.theactorsgang.com>.

"Circus Shrink" a live surreal comedy. July 22 & 29; Aug. 5, 12, 19 & 16. Fridays at Sunset. Play written by Glenn Hopkins. The Venice Mootney Dinner Theatre, 2508 S. Stoner Ave., West LA. (310) 478-7379. <www.mootney.org>.

Theatricum Botanicum offers food for thought with "Omnium Gatherum," a new play by Teresa Rebeck and Alexandra Gersten-Vassilaros, which was a 2004 Pulitzer finalist. A dinner party where eight people confront the global implications of Sept. 11. Runs weekends thru October 7. 8 PM. Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., (310) 455-3723. $12. <www.theatricum.com>.

A production of the Neil Simon comedy "Rumors", a farce of ridiculous consequences." Runs thru Sept. 3. 8 PM. Theater 20, Reuben Cordova Theater, 241 Moreno Drive, Beverly Hills. (310) 364-0535. $20.

"Mark & Barbara Frog" a sophisticated musical for all ages by Glenn Hopkins. July 30; Aug. 6, 13, 20 & 27, Sundays at Sunset. The Venice Mootney Dinner Theatre, 2508 S. Stoner Ave., West LA. (310) 478-7379. <www.mootney.org>.

The world premiere of Glenn Hopkins musical "South Lake Garden." August 11, 18 & 25; Sept. 1& 8, Fridays. The Venice Mootney Dinner Theatre, 2508 S. Stoner Ave., West LA. (310) 478-7379. <www.mootney.org>.

A reprieve of the Kathryn Bates play of murder and madness at the Greystone Manor, where the audience follows actors through the manor following the clues. Runs thru July 14. Sponsored by Theatre 40. 6 PM. Greystone Manor, 905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills. (310) 364-0535. $44. <www.theatre40.org>.

"I’m Going to the Kill the President! a Federal Offense" returns to Los Angeles. A satire by the Imagination Liberation Front. Runs thru July 29. 8 PM. Call for locations. (888) 457-6181. $15.

Theatricum Botanicum begins the 2006 Summer Repertory Session with Shakespeare’s "Anthony and Cleopatra," Directed by Ellen Geer. Runs Sundays thru Sept. 24. 3 PM. Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. (310) 455-3723. $15. <lucy@lucypr.com>. <www.theatricum.com>.

One mans journey from being gay to his attempt to become straight. A solo comedy. Runs Thursday thru July 20. 7:30 PM. Secret Rose Theatre, 11246 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood. (818) 623-4291. $15.

A production of the play "Box & Eugenia" about a drunk Santa showing up on the porch of a feisty Jewish widow. Runs Fridays thru Sundays, thru July 23. 8 PM. Secret Rose Theatre, 11246 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood. (818) 782-4224. $20.

A walk to bring back progressive Christian values including tolerance of other faiths, gender expressions, etc. and opposing the commingling of Church and State. Thru approximately Sept. 2 (started in April). From Scottsdale, AZ to Washington, DC thru large and small communities. <www.crosswalkamerica.org>.

Palisadians for Peace conducts High School campus visits weekly now. Usually early morning (on site about 7 am). They also canvass other events and distribute information pamphlets in commercial and residential areas and offer students alternatives and factual information they should consider before considering enlistment under the relentless campus recruitment from the military. They need volunteers. 7 AM. (310) 573-1901. <ulisandra.paz@verizon.net>.

We do not always run the peace vigils in our print edition. They are listed on the Change Links website and there are other websites as well where you can find them at website such as <www.peacevigils.com>.

Echo Park Peace Vigil. Fridays. Larger gathering on Last Fridays monthly. 5-7 PM. Echo Park Ave. and Sunset, Echo Park. to 7 PM. Echo Park Blvd. at Sunset.

A weekly peace vigil in Topanga. 4-5:30 PM. Topanga Canyon Blvd, just South of Old Topanga Canyon, Town Center, Topanga. (310) 455-9389.

A weekly peace vigil in Claremont. 4:30-5:30 PM. Indian Hill Blvd at Arrow Hwy, Claremont. (909) 624-0884.

A weekly peace Vigil in Irvine. 4:30-6 PM. William Mason Park, University at Culver., Irvine.

There is a regular peace vigil in Glendale against the war in Iraq. Fridays. 5-7 PM. Broadway & Brand Blvd., Glendale (818) 242-4320.

A regular Friday Peace Vigil in Granada Hills. 5-6:30 PM. Devonshire At Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills. <rxdiet1@verizon.net>.

Fridays. In front of the Vista Theater, at Hollywood Blvd. and Sunset. 5-7 PM. Vista Theater, Hollywood Blvd., at Vermont.

A regular Friday Peace Vigil in San Pedro. Call to confirm. 5-7 PM. First and Gaffey, San Pedro. (310) 316-1567. <shaypar@yahoo.com>.

A weekly Peace Vigil in Atwater. 5:30-6:30 PM. Glendale at Glenfeliz, Atwater.

Fridays. Palm and San Fernando near the new AMC Theater, Burbank. Burbank Neighbors for Peace and Justice. 5:30-7:30 PM. Palm and San Fernando, Burbank. (818) 842-5055. <Burbankpeace@Hotmail.com>.

A Raza Action Against the War Vigil. 5:30 PM. Corner Atlantic and Whittier, East LA. (818) 365-6534 or (323) 261-2286.

A week peace vigil in El Sereno, on Fridays. 5:30-7:30 PM Eastern at Huntington Dr., El Sereno. (323) 257-1443.

Friday. Long Beach Area Peace Network. 6-9 PM Second & Nieto, Belmont Shores, Long Beach. (562) 433-7052 or (562) 866-7743. <www.lbapn.net>.

An ongoing Friday night Peace Vigil. Sponsored by the Riverside Area Peace and Justice Action. 6-7 PM. University & Iowa, Riverside, (909) 653-0743. <www.rapja.org>.

Fridays. Across from the South Coast Plaza, Bristol at Anton, Costa Mesa. 4:30-5:30 PM. (949) 644-5956. <quetzalcoatl38@aol.com>.

A weekly anti-war in Iraq peace vigil in the Valley on Fridays. 6-7:30 PM. Laurel Canyon Blvd. at Ventura Blvd., Studio City. <www.neighborsforpeaceandjustice.org>.

A regular Peace Vigil on Fridays in Alhambra. 6:30-8:30 PM. Main Street at Garfield Ave., (at Edwards Stadium 14 Theater). (626) 289-3573. <sgvneighbors@yahoo.com>.

An ongoing peace vigil in Mar Vista. 6:30-7:30 PM. Mar Vista Park, Corner of Palms and McLaughlin. (310) 390-8141. <www.marvista4peace.8k.com>.

The only Lesbian, Bay, Bi Transgender Antiwar Vigil. Fridays. 7-8:30 PM Corner of Santa Monica Blvd., and San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood. (818) 953-5096. <oawla@hotmail.com>.

A week Peace Vigil in West Hollywood. 7-8:30 PM. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood. (818) 953-5096.

The West Los Angeles weekly peace demonstration and vigil on Fridays. Sponsored by the Coalition for World Peace. 8-10 PM. Santa Monica Promenade, Santa Monica Blvd. and 3rd Street, Santa Monica. (323) 281-7322. <info@coalitionforworldpeace.org>. <www.CoalitionForWorldPeace.org>.

Fridays. Sponsored by the Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church Social Justice Advocacy Group. 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM. Lake Ave, and Cordova, two blocks south of Colorado, Pasadena. <bonnie.blustein@worldnet.att.net>.

A regular Saturday Peace Event. 11 AM - 1 PM. Main Beach Main Beach, corner of Ocean Ave., and Pacific Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach. (949) 494-6349 or (909) 805-8795.

A protest every Saturday against unearthing of Native American remains in Playa Vista. The Playa Vista company in developing Ballona Wetlands are breaking up an ancient burial ground. Noon to 5 PM. Loyola Marymount University Entrance, Ballona, one block north of Lincoln Blvd., and 83rd St., LA (626) 339-6785.

Saturdays. 1:30-3 PM. Pico and Vermont, LA.

An ongoing peace vigil, Saturday afternoons Sponsored by Neighbors for Peace and Justice. 4-6 PM. Eagle Rock Blvd. at Colorado, Eagle Rock. (323) 254-8204. <www.neighborsforpeaceandjustice.org>.

A weekly Peace Vigil in South Pasadena on Saturdays. 4:30-6 PM. Fair Oaks at Mission, South Pasadena. (626) 441-1324. <ljkrausen@sbcglobal.net>.

A weekly peace vigil in the Fairfax District. 6-7:30 PM. Fairfax at Third St., near Farmer’s Market. (626) 683-9004.

Every Sunday until the United States pulls the troops out of Iraq. Thousands of people come to the pier every week and many are moved by seeing this mock cemetery with one cross set up for each American soldier killed in Iraq. Similar memorials are constructed in Santa Monica, Santa Barbara and across the nation. They need volunteers to help continue this project. Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica. (310) 838-8131. <sfsherrill@earthlink.net>. <www.veteransforpeace.org/Arlington_west_121003.htm>.

Sundays. Noon. Harbor Blvd at Chapman Ave., Fullerton, Orange County. (714) 996-6858 or (714) 639-0565

All day peace action, monthly on Sundays. An Arlington West action. We will meet on July 3. Call to make sure this is happening. 8 AM - 5 PM. Action at Sixth & PCH, just north of the pier, Huntington Beach. Setup meets at 7 AM at Mini U Storage Unit #F02, 7611 Talbert Ave. (between Beach and Gothard), HB. (949) 859-6488.

The Highland Park Peace & Justice Vigil on Sundays. 11 AM to 12:30 PM. Veterans Memorial, Corner of York and Figueroa, Highland Park. (323) 254-8204.

The Venice Peace and Freedom Party hold sa weekly March and Rally for Peace and against Bush’s war, racial profiling and the erosion of civil liberties. With an "open-mic." Everyone welcome, every Sunday. 2 PM. Rose Ave. and the Venice Boardwalk. (310) 399-2215. <PFP@freevenice.org>.

Sundays. Noon to 2 PM. South Bay Greens. Hawthorne and Artesia Blvds., Torrance. (310) 372-9505.

Palisadians for Peace Vigil Thursday 5-6 PM, Sunset and Swarthmore, Pacifica Palisades. (310) 454-8985.

Women in Black urges all women to dress in black and join in a silent peace vigil. Wednesdays. 4:30-5:30 PM. NE corner of El Toro and Mouton, Laguna Woods. <wiblagunawoods@yahoo.com>.

Code Pink Orange County Chapter, cosponsored by Orange County Veterans for Peace. Wednesday. Traffic Circle, Old Town Orange. (714) 956-5037. <kathy@codepinkoc.org>.

Code Pink holds a regular vigil in Long Beach on Wednesdays. Dress in black with a touch of pink. Call to be sure it’s still happening. 5-7 PM. Corner of Broadway and Long Beach Blvds., Long Beach. <codepink@peace.org>. <codepink4peace.org>.

A weekly peace vigil in West Covina. 7-9 PM. Applebee’s Restaurant, Vincent at Lakes Drive, West Covina. (310) 968-5821.

The World Can’t Wait! Group meetings every Sunday, to organize nationwide protest against the War in Iraq and the Bush regime. 1 PM. Peace Center, 8124 W. Third St., LA. (323) 462-4771. <la@worldcantwait.org>. <www.worldcantwait.org>.

Party for Socialism & Liberation. Every Friday Night. 7:30 PM. 1800 Argyle #400, LA. (323) 960-4345.

Mondays. Peace Guides endeavors to educate students, parents, teachers and the community about the hidden implications of military service and to help bring about the demilitarization of schools. We offer prompt information on resources to men and women of draft age about military life. This provides guidance for dealing with recruiters and other aspects of war that threaten our economy and constitution. Contact them for meeting info: 11169 Braddock Dr., Culver City, CA 90230-4214. (310) 838-8513. <dynosaur@earthlink.net>.

Families to Amend California’s Three Strikes (FACTS) meets every Monday. Help them amend 3 Strikes to apply to violent felonies only. 7 PM. 4167 S. Normandie Ave., Los Angeles. (213) 746-4844.

The San Fernando Valley working group of the California Clean Money Campaign is working for full public funding of campaigns in California. They meet the first Saturday of every month. Call for details. 10 AM. 9601 Corbin Ave., Northridge (818) 903-4771.

The regular meetings of Alliance for Democracy: San Fernando Valley Chapter meetings the last Saturday of every month. 10:45 AM. 9743 Noble Ave., North Hills. (213) 680-1016 or (818) 360-3201.

Atheists United meets every Fourth Sunday of the month. They have monthly presentations on atheism and state-church separation and a variety of speakers both local and national. With a social hour. 11 AM Center for Inquiry-West, 4773 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. (866) GOD-LESS (463-5377).

The regular meetings of World Can’t Wait, building a movement to drive out the Bush regime. Sundays. 1 PM. Peace Center, 8124 W. Third St., LA. (323) 462-4771. <worldcantwait_la@yahoo.com>. <worldcantwait.org>.

The ACLU Long Beach Chapter has regular monthly meetings on Thursday with guest speakers. 7-9 PM. LA Dept of Health and Human Services, 2525 Grand Ave., Rm 290. (562) 856-5616.

The regular monthly meeting of the LA County Central Committee of the Peace & Freedom Party. They will be discussing candidates for the 2006 election and activities building up to it. Call to check that the meeting is still happening. 7 PM. 2617 S. Hauser Blvd., LA. (323) 759-9737. <www.peaceandfreedom.org>.

The International Socialist Organization (ISO) meets on Thursdays. Call for more information about topics, room locations and upcoming events. 7 PM. Downtown LA Senor Fish Restaurant, Alameda and First St. (626) 281-5112.

Political Meeting: Veterans for Peace

Veterans for Peace meets every third Thursday of the month. 7 PM. The Peace Center, 8124 W. Third St., LA.

An entry-level activist group to help raise political consciousness via information and education. They work through such coalitions as Amnesty International, the ACLU, United for Peace & Justice and others. Check their Web site. The second and fourth Thursdays of the month. 7:30-9 PM. Viento Y Aqua Gallery, 4007 E. Fourth St., Long Beach. (714) 357-5424. <aware@burntmail.com>. <www.friendster.com/user.php?uid•15540145>.

A meeting of Radical Women. Learn about current activities, and campaigns. 7:30 PM. Solidarity Hall, 2170 W. Washington Blvd., LA. (323) 732-6416.

The regular meeting of the Long Beach Peace Network is held weekly on Tuesdays. 6:30-8 PM. UUCLB, 5450 Atherton Street, Long Beach. (562) 433-7025 or (562) 498-3512.

The regular weekly meeting of the ANSWER Activist Coalition. They work on planning various political and anti-war actions. With political updates and discussions. 7 PM. ANSWER Office, 1800 Argyle Ave., #410, Hollywood. (323) 464-1636.

La Tierra es de Todos Coalition. Every Tuesday. $2 parking in student lot at Weingart Stadium. 7-10 PM. East Los Angeles College, 301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Bldg. F-7, Rm.101 (909) 319-9218.

The Los Angeles Coalition Solidarity with Cuba meets every other Wednesday. 7 PM. Peace Center, 8124 W. Third St., Los Angeles. (213) 383-9283.

Volunteers are responsible for important tasks including distribution of reports to the media, information gathering, helping to maintain country files and keeping local groups abreast of developments regarding human rights issues Amnesty is involved with. Write to Amnesty International, 1999 Overland Ave., Suite 111, LA, 90064. (310) 815-0450. <aiusala@aiusa.org>.

Food Not Bombs (FNB) shares free vegan food with the homeless and all others in need as a protest against the growing effects of capitalism and military spending such as poverty, homelessness and environmental destruction. All FNB collectives need volunteers. For information on Food Not Bombs chapters in Southern California, <www.geocities.com/socalfnb>. Global directories are at <www.foodnotbombs.net/contacts.html> and the entry for "food not bombs chapters" at <www.infoshop.org/wiki> (an editable open source wiki). Send global monthly FNB group updates, newspaper reports, flyers, letters and any other publications to <info@fnbnews.org> for posting to <www.foodnotbombs.net>. Group updates should also be sent to <lists.riseup.net/www/info/fnbnetwork> and <menu@foodnotbombs.net>.

San Clemente Food Not Bomb serving at Max Berg Park. 3 PM. (949) 481-5478 or (949) 270-7041. <brokenswingset@aol.com>.

The Alexandria House, A House of Hospitality and a Neighborhood Center, conducts regular Thursday night sessions where women talk over self-esteem, family issues and personal goals 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Alexandria House, 426 S. Alexandria Ave, Los Angeles. (213) 381-2649

Saturdays. Besides volunteers, they need toiletries, clothes and eco-friendly cleaning/sanitizing products and access to a copying machine. 1 PM. La Palma Park, 1151 N. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim. (714) 526-3576. <foodnotbombsanaheim@gmail.com>.

FNB Riverside Sundays. Serving 12:30 PM. Fairmont Park, Riverside. <volunteer_fnbriverside@yahoo.com>. <www.riversidefnb.org>.

Food Not Bombs serves every Sunday. They also are looking for activist volunteers. 2:30 PM. Regent Co-Op house, 997 Bradford St., Pomona. (909) 469-5100 or (714) 310-4952.

Long Beach Food Not Bombs will be serving the homeless free, vegetarian food every Sunday. 3:30 PM. Library Park, Pacific and Ocean Aves., Long Beach. (562) 434-1649 or(562) 308-1316 ext. 6605.

Sundays. Santa Monica, Palisades Park "food swoop" around 1:30 PM. Venice, Boardwalk near Dudley Ct. around 3 PM. (310) 365-0985. <cookin4peace@yahoo.com> or <venicesantamonicafnb@fastmail.fm>. <www.homestead.com/wetnostril/> (this URL may be temporarily or permanently bad), look for a Food Not Bombs link on the main page.

Sundays. Free Vegan Food. Eat with Food Not Bombs at Pershing Square. They also need volunteers to cook and serve food. 5:30 PM. Pershing Square Park, Fifth & Olive, Downtown Los Angeles. (213) 482-9726. <info@lafoodnotbombs.org>. <www.lafoodnotbombs.org>.

The Workmen’s Circle is hosting an juried art show. The topic is "Utopia" and you are asked to submit slides of most media that speaks to the theme of "Utopia". The show will take place Nov. 5-Dec. 19. Entrees due by Sept 1. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA, 90035. (310) 552-2007. <gallery@circlesocal.org>. <www.circlesocal.org>.

National Lawyers Guild’s Military Resistance Project. Free Walk-In Counseling. LA area: Third Tuesdays Monthly, 7-9 PM at the NLG LA Chapter Office, 8124 W. Third Street, LA. Orange County area: Last Tuesdays Monthly, 4-6 PM at the Sol Arte Gallery Café, 2202 N. Main Street, Santa Ana. Radio program, selected Thursdays, 7 PM, various editions of the Guild Radio Show (KPFK 90.7 FM) will contain a military law segment. Counseling is available at other times on request by telephoning (323) 653-6671. Info: (323) 653-4510. <info@nlg-la.org>. <www.nlg-la.org>.

The Labor/Community Strategy Center will be holding a National School for Strategic Organizing beginning July 3. They have a long prospective which you should ask for. Write to Labor/Community Strategy Center, 3780 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1200, Los Angeles, 90010. (213) 387-2800. <school@thestrategycenter.org>. <www.thestrategycenter.org>.

The Adult Industry Medical Health Foundation has a Web Site, developed by our friend Maggie Knowles. This is a part of an effort to help and protect, not only those in the adult film industry but many others. Check them out at <AIM-Med.org>.

A new information service to help people help animals. <Info@LAAnimalAlliance.com>. <www.LAAnimalAlliance.com>.

A free non-profit agency that has self-help and recovery resources for almost every problem. They connect up with thousands of free self-help groups in LA. (310) 305-8878.

The Pentagon, in violation of the Privacy Act, has compiled and put into use a mega-database of private information on 30 million 16-25-year-olds. Even if you have opted your child out of the lists public schools turn over to local military recruiters, you or your child must also contact the Pentagon directly to get off this new national military recruiting list. For more information go to the website. <www.leavemychildalone.org

Activist Support Circle, is a relaxed and supportive environment in which activists and the progressive movement in general can become stronger, more motivated and more optimistic. Sponsored by Jerry Rubin and the LA Alliance for Survival. Normally Last Wednesdays monthly. 6:30-9 PM. Friends Meeting Hall, 1440 Harvard St., Santa Monica. (310) 399-1000. <www.activistsupportcircle.org>.

A new Website dedicated to shattering the myths surrounding the selective service system and to help build a mass civil disobedience to stop the draft before it gets started. <scott@draftresistance.org>. <www.draftresistance.org>.

Hotline: (800) 394-9544. <www.girights.org>.

A national cooperative letter-writing service. Use letters prepared by the collective or propose letters, volunteer to help write, edit, proofread or handle computer problems, etc. Free and voluntary participation, non-tax deductible donations accepted. <www.progressivesecretary.org>.

Office of the Americas has an Urgent Action Network whose members call, fax, write or email others for emergency political actions. Office of The Americas, 8124 West Third Street Suite 202, Los Angeles, California 90048. (323) 852-9808. <OOA@igc.org>. <www.officeoftheamericas.org>.

You don’t have to be a bona fide computer geek, just computer-comfy enough to upload past programs onto the "Go Vegan Radio website. We will train you how to do it. (818) 623-6477. <Bob@GoVeganRadio.com>.

We can only cover a few items in this column so our local community takes precedence. If you’d like to see something covered here, submit a brief capsule before the usual calendar deadline. Or suggest a longer article to the editor.

Tenants of Lincoln Place, Venice. 58 LP families were locked out of their residences in Dec. 2005 and the reprieve for the 50 families still remaining (down from 82) now ends in September 2006. This was to be in June 2006 but LA City Councilperson Bill Rosendahl brokered a last minute agreement with building owner AIMCO "to allow remaining tenants to consider ‘enhanced relocation’ packages." In addition, some of the tenants filed a case in LA Superior Court charging AIMCO with attempting to circumvent earlier agreements with the City and tenants and the City with failing enforcement of the terms. Also, at least one source speculates that Judge Dzintra Janavs was defeated in the polls due to a grassroots campaign directed at her ruling in favor of the Lincoln Place landlord evicting tenants. If tenants are successfully evicted and LP is destroyed, other apartments will be demolished for gentrification as well. The tenants urge support of California Senate Bill SB 1834, reforming the Ellis Act (<www.ellisact.com>). More details on the new developments with source information are at <www.lincolnplace.net>. (Updated 2006-07.)

IMPORTANT NEWS. Having missed the 5/23 deadline to raise funds to buy the Farm supporters launched a tree sit "as a watchtower to protect the garden." American folk icon Joan Baez and activists Julia Butterfly Hill and John Quigley came to the fore. Law enforcement proceeded with eviction on June 13 with forcible removal of some of the occupiers who remaining in civil disobedience lying limp in the street or locked down to a walnut tree. An encampment at the peripheral of the Farm land continues as does a Sunday Farmers Market and other activities alongside the Farm and elsewhere in the greater area in resistance to the eviction. The Farmers maintain that Mr. Horowitz has not proven his ownership of the property and that a number of legal challenges remain unresolved. One hearing about the Farm will be in Superior Court on July 12. The fight for the Farm has not ended with the eviction! (We do not have an update on Cop Watch LA’s involvement with the resistance at the Farm: to get involved with Cop Watch’s efforts, (562) 252-8501, <copwatchla@riseup.net> or <www.myspace.com/copwatchla>.) Stay in touch with the South Central Farm website for more detailed and up to date information. <www.southcentralfarmers.com>. (Updated 2006-07.)

The "non-profit home for freethinking elders" has relocated in partnership with Bethany Towers. They sponsor a drum circle on Thursdays at 2 PM and post a monthly calendar on their website. New location: 1745 N. Gramercy Place, L.A., CA 90028. (323) 962-5277. <sunsethall@sunsethall.org>. <sunsethall.org>.

Seeks a guest speaker to address the Forum on the use of criminal informants in law enforcement, as provocateurs, as witnesses in court and/or related issues. The event would probably be on the second or fourth Tuesday in August with an audience of approx. 30 or more well informed community activists. No honorarium. Allan Taylor, Tuesday Night Forum, Social Concerns Committee, Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Avenue, North Hills, CA 91343, (818) 360-1167or (cell) (818) 624-3553. <TuesdayNiteForum@aol.com>. <www.valleyonion.org/php/feature/concerns/tuesdayforum.php>. (New for 2006-07.)

The Shundahai Network founder is still serving strongly though he has had some difficulties with his health. Prayers and good wishes are needed. Shundahai Network, PO Box 1115, Salt Lake City, UT 84110. (801) 533-0128. <shundahai@shundahai.org>. <www.shundahai.org>. (New in 2006-07.)

Activist needs a home for herself & 2 house dogs. A small guest house, house, garage single, share or single/1bedroom apt/trailer with patch of grass! (818) 602-1400. <Lenaz@aol.com>. (New in 2006-07.)

The FTW offices have been burglarized, the doors smashed with sledgehammers and every computer broken. Mike Ruppert is fine and they believe they know who did it but FTW is non-operational at this moment. However, the blog is up and running. (Breaking news 2006-06-26.)

Long time activist and former KPFK programmer Paul Lion fell and injured himself in mid-March 2006, breaking his hands. He has been in rehab since, and has had a hard time getting around these days. Paul may be interested in others joining with him in setting up a political discussion group. He is staying at Summerville Costa Glendale, 426 Piedmont Ave., Glendale CA 91206. (818) 244-8797. (Updated 2006-07.)

Frequent contributor to the ChangeLinks email list. Her statement: Greetings To All: My name is Malaika H. Kambon. Normally I do a great deal of posting upon subjects of interest specifically to AFRIKAN communities within the Diaspora, and other communities as well, concerning struggle and Liberation, with specific emphasis upon the liberation struggle on the ground in Haiti. Recently, I have had a number of financial and personal set backs. Thus my posting has been non-existent from March to June, and sporadic since then. While I am attempting to gain support - and to correct the problems - I will continue to post as regularly as is possible. My apologies. Thank you for your regular readership. My commitment continues. A LUTA CONTINUA. Forward, Malaika H. Kambon, PO Box 12242, Oakland, Ca. 94604-2242. <kambonrb@pacbell.net>. (New in 2006-07.)

is up for parole on July 10 and letters are needed in his support. Parole board commissioners are interested offers supporting his job training, employment including temporary work, assistance in writing a resume, help networking and job searching, a temporary or a permanent place to live, preferably in San Francisco or the Bay Area and monetary support (he’ll be released after 42 years with $200 gate money). Any of these will help him gain parole. One of the leaders of the "Black Movement" behind prison walls, he has served 42 years in prison, 34 in solitary confinement. More details on Hugo and the request for parole support letters are at his support website. <www.hugopinell.org>.

On June 15, Eddy was sentenced to two years probation, suspended jail time and a $2,500 fine for her arrest at Vandenberg Air Force Base during the Keep Space for Peace protest on October 8, 2005. Supporters at her sentencing held signs protesting the war. The statement she gave that day to the judge is at the website for Vandenberg Peace Legal Defense Fund: <www.vpeaceldf.org>. (Updated 2006-07.)

IMPORTANT NEWS. Despite the December 2005 Third Circuit US Court of Appeals decision to review several issues in Mumia’s earlier lower court trials (concerning constitutional rights, racism and judicial bias) and renewed international support for Mumia (or, as some are saying, because of it), the State of Pennsylvania recently filed its appeal seeking to reinstate the order to execute Mumia. If this is upheld (by the same Appeals Court), PA Gov. Ed Rendell has pledged to sign the third warrant for Mumia’s execution. If this happens, unless the US Supreme Court intervenes (unlikely), Mumia will have only 90 days to live. It appears that a final decision is coming, one that could lead to Mumia’s execution or to a new trial and his freedom. Help Mumia by responding to attacks in the Philadelphia media (details on the websites). (Updated 2006-07.)

Los Ricos is a Tejano Chicano anarchist political prisoner currently serving most 88 months (over 7 years) for throwing a rock at a cop during the June 18, 1999 Reclaim the Streets celebration turned police riot in Eugene. His release date is June 29 after which he plans to continue his writing and do a summer/fall speaking tour. More details next month. <www.roblosricos.net>. (Updated 2006-07.)

Antonio Camacho Negron. Official statement from his supporters: Antonio has been moved again and is in serious condition. Prison officials forced him to take Prozac in Atlanta and refusing to give him his medication for his gastritis. Antonio has been vomiting almost constantly as a result of this. (One of the side effects of Prozac is nausea.) Antonio was also sharing a cell with a schizophrenic, making it very difficult for him to relax and sleep. Letters, emails, phone calls and faxes are needed insisting that Antonio be given his gastritis medication, that he stop being forced to take Prozac, and that he be in general population. He should also be allowed to make phone calls and receive visits from his attorney. FDC Philadelphia, Federal Detention Center, 700 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA 19106, 215-521-4000, Fax: 215-521-7220, <PHL/EXECASSISTANT@BOP.GOV> or Northeast Regional Office, Federal Bureau of Prisons, 2nd & Chestnut St., 7th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106, 215-521-7301. It is also important that Antonio receive mail at this time: Antonio Camacho Negrón # 03587-069, FDC Philadelphia, Federal Detention Center, PO Box 562, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Details on other Puerto Rican political prisoners at: <www.prolibertadweb.com>. (Updated 2006-07.)

As of Jun e 16, Leonard’s legal team filed with the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in Manhattan seeking the production of FBI documents which the government is withholding on, among other grounds, national security. This is the first of several legal filings that have been prepared to require the FBI to produce the documents it has been withholding for over 30 years. <www.leonardpeltier.org>. (Updated 2006-07.)

California’s execution chamber will remain shuttered through the rest of this year. In an order signed April 27, U.S. District Judge Jeremy Fogel postponed the scheduled evidentiary hearing in death row inmate Michael Morales’ challenge to the state’s lethal injection procedures. Morales’ defense team and state lawyers both requested the delay because of haggling over how much of the inner workings of the state’s execution process must be revealed. The hearing has now been set for Sept. 19. (New in 2006-06.)

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April 16, Dorothy Livingston of Tucson AZ. Long time WILPF and Society of Friends member was very active in the Tucson WILPF Branch, and an early member of the Tucson Raging Grannies.

April 25, Jane Jacobs. American-born Canadian writer and activist, best known for "The Death and Life of Great American Cities" (1961), a powerful critique of the urban renewal policies of the 1950s in the United States.

May 9, Jim Burkholder of Tucson AZ, after a short illness. Active in many community groups, outspoken in opposition to war, supporter of many human rights causes, a leader in the Veterans for Peace organization locally and nationally; his career in the military gave him special insights.

May 18, Andrew Martinez, "The Naked Guy," of apparent suicide. Earned his nickname in 1992 when he started attending classes in the buff at UC Berkeley, nude activist on campus and in Berkeley winning some legal battles which made it legal for some months to walk around nude in Berkeley and later prompting Cal and the City to adopt tighter anti-nudity ordinances.

May 21, Katherine Dunham, age 97. American dancer/ choreographer/ songwriter/ anthropologist, scholarly explorer of African/Caribbean cultures, particularly the Maroons of Jamaica and the people of Haiti; voudun ‘priestess;’ leader in the struggle for civil rights in the United States and in Haiti.

May 30, Joe Hacker, after a six year battle with cancer. Helped Ed Pearl put together many benefit concerts for causes including So. California Library, Sunset Hall, the Lancer after-school program, and other progressive institutions in the LA area. He was a long time subscriber to Change Links and helped us with our taxes. Always a funny guy to the very end.

May 31, Audrey Castellanos, age 19, in a car wreck. UC Santa Cruz freshman and activist belonged to multiple student peace organizations at Carson High School in LA, winner of the California Teachers Association Youth Activism Award, she wanted to travel to Latin America, work with social resistance groups there.

June 2, Vince Welnick, age 55, of apparent suicide. The Grateful Dead’s final keyboard player starting in 1990.

June 6, Billy (William Everett) Preston, age 59, of kidney disease and other complications after months in a coma in Scottsdale AZ. The "Fifth Beatle."

June 11, Russell Loudhawk. "Russell was a brother, and a strong AIM warrior who dedicated his life to our cause. I will miss him" (statement by Leonard Peltier).

June 21, Vern Bullough, after a brief illness. Dedicated member of the Council for Secular Humanism, the Center for Inquiry, and CSICOP; one of the leading authorities in the world on the history of sex and the nature of gender.