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February 1 • Monday
Community Event: South Bay Women’s Group
Regular meeting. Usually every Monday. Call them for the night’s topic. Occasionally they meet offsite. (On Feb 10 they’ll dine out at the Elephant Bar, 21227 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance. Call for details.) 7 PM. South Bay Center, 16610 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance. $2. (310) 328-6550. <mailto:southbaycenterpres@southbaycenter.org>. <http://www.southbaycenter.org>.
Music: Suzy Williams
Suzy Williams sings live wing jazz and jump blues. 2 performances. Also Feb. 26. 7 PM to 11:15 PM. Angle’s Piano Bar, 2460 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica (310) 828-2115. <http://www.laughtears.com/suzy1.html>.
Plays: “Refugee Nation”
UCLA’s Laotian American Organization (LAO) presents “Refugee Nation.” Written and performed by Leilani Chan and Ova Saopeng. Based on the stories of Laotian Refugees and their descendants. 7-10 PM. Ackerman Grand Ballroom, UCLA. (714) 383-4543. <mailto:laoatucla@gmail.com>.
February 2 • Tuesday
Political Action: Marcha Migrante
“American Dream or American Nightmare.” Feb 2-5. Sonora, Mexico to Holtville, CA with stops in Coachella & Calexico on the final two days. More info to follow. <http://www.borderangels.org>, <http://www.angelesdelafrontera.org>.
Film: “Dare Not Walk Alone”
A 2006 documentary made in St. Augustine Florida about the civil rights struggle. Includes archival footage of Dr. King and others. 7:30 PM. $6. Skirball, 2701 Sepulveda Blvd., LA. $6. (877) SCC-4TIX. <http://www.skirball.org>.
Media: McLuhan-Finnegan’s Wake Reading Club
Usually fIrst Tuesdays monthly, call to confirm. Gerry Fialka’s reading club explores the ideas of James Joyce and Marshall McLuhan and how they apply to today’s media and technology. 6-8 PM. Marina Del Rey Library, 4533 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey. (310) 306-7330 or (310) 821-1769. Website: <http://www.venicewake.org>.
Books: “Little Rock Nine”
Terrence J. Roberts, Ph.D., Equitable Practices Consultant, Member of the “Little Rock Nine” and author of “Lessons from Little Rock.” Dr. Roberts plays a pivotal role in American history as one of the brave African American students facing a hostile crowd and escorted by the Screaming Eagles of the 101st Airborne to risk his life and integrate Little Rock Central High School in 1957. 7 PM. Alhambra City Cental Library, Community Room, 101 S. First St., Alhambra. (626) 570-3212 x1.
February 3 • Wednesday
Political Action: PATRIOT ACT Lobby Day [added]
Bill of Rights Defense Committee (BORDC). Washington, DC. (413) 582-0110. <mailto:info@bordc.org>. <http://bordc.org>.
Political Meeting: SF Valley Socialists
3-5 PM. Room 268, Sierra Hall, west side of Cal State Univ., Northridge. <mailto:ccrittenden@csun.edu>.
Political Meeting: Military Recruiting
Glendale Education/Social Justice Advocates meet to plan actions to encourage Glendale USD to provide balanced information about military recruiting and other social issues. Students, parents & community members are invited. 6-8 PM. Pacific Park Library, 501 S. Pacific Ave., Glendale. (818) 248-4967. <mailto:gesja_email@yahoo.com>
Readings: “Meet Me Under the Ceiba”
This Silvio Sirias novel chronicles a murder investigation involving an American professor of Nicaraguan descent spending the summer in his parents’ homeland. 6:30-8 PM. Tia Chucha’s Centro Cultural & Bookstore, 13197-A Gladstone Ave. Sylmar, (818) 528-4511. <mailto:info@tiachucha.com>.
Political Meeting: KPFK LSB Finance Committee
7 PM. Meeting date was changed from Feb 8. KPFK Statiuon, 3729 Cahuenga Blvd. West, N. Hollywood. (818) 985-2711.
February 4 • Thursday
Political Action: Haiti Vigil
Usually second Thursdays monthly. Noon-1 PM. Brazilian Consulate, 8484 Wilshire Blvd., LA. (323) 276-9833. <http://www.petitiononline.com/lovinsky/petition.html>.
Community Event: LGBT Center Outlet
A newly formed social network of age 18-30 LGBT individuals host a supportive & fun get together on Thursdays. 2:30-4 PM. South Bay Center, 16610 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance. (310) 328-6550. <http://www.southbaycenter.org>.
Political Meeting: Long Beach Greens
First Thursdays monthly. A local group of activists working for a fair economy, a just society, and a sustainable future. 7 PM. “It’s a Grind” Coffeehouse, 2162 E. Willow St. (east of Cherry), Long Beach. <mailto:longbeach@greens.org>. <http://www.cagreens.org/longbeach>.
Talk: ACLU
General meeting for ACLU-Orange County. Lisann Martinez, immigrant activist speaks on the caravan trip to Phoenix to march & protest Sheriff Joe Arpaio. Yvonne Elizondo updates gang injunctions in the City of Orange. 7 PM. Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave at Waterworks, Irvine. (714) 956-5037. <mailto:quetzalcoatl38@aol.com>.
Political Meeting: KPFK PrOC
Programming Oversight Committee. 7 PM. KPFK Station, 3729 Cahuenga Blvd. West, N. Hollywood. (818) 985-2711.
Films: Films About Friendship
Echo Park Film Center members Eve L. LaFountain and José Lee screen films about friendships including “Picturing India”, “Bon Pour le Coeur” and “Path of Shadows”. Check out their webpage for a variety of classes and other events. 8 PM. Echo Park Film Center, 1200 N. Alvarado St., LA. (213) 484-8846. <http://www.echoparkfilmcenter.org>.
Tribute: Howard Zinn
The Santa Monica Museum of Art was deeply saddened to learn of Howard Zinn's death.
He was due to speak at SMMoA on Thursday, February 4 at 8 pm about his new documentary, The People Speak.
The event will now become a tribute to Zinn and his remarkable work as a social activist.
More details to follow.
February 5 • Friday
Films: Iranian Cinema
Twentieth annual event. Runs Feb 5-20. Six recent features combined with timely documentaries and shorts to present a varied picture of Iran’s diverse cultures, experiences & expressions. Billy Wilder Theatre, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., LA. (310) 206-FILM. <http://www.cinema.ucla.edu>.
Political Action: Glendale Peace Vigil
Fridays. 5-7 PM. A regular peace vigil opposing the war in Iraq. Broadway & Brand Blvd., Glendale. (818) 242-4320.
Political Action: Costa Mesa Peace Vigil
Fridays. 5-7 PM. They’ve been at it since the US first bombed Afghanistan. South Coast Plaza Entrance, Bristol & Anton, Costa Mesa. (714) 956-5037.
Community Event: Friday at the Center
Weekly LGBT event. Feb 5 is a special fundraiser for the Center. Games, conversation and more. 7-9:30 PM. South Bay LGBT Center, 16610 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance. (310) 328-6550. <mailto:southbaycenterpres@southbaycenter.org>. <http://www.southbaycenter.org>.
Political Action: San Gabriel Valley Vigil
Fridays. 7-8:30 PM. Sponsored by the San Gabriel Neighbors for Peace and Justice. Alhambra at Main & Garfield, Alhambra. (626) 281-8741.
Films: Water Wars
Topanga Peace Alliance presents “Blue Gold: World Water Wars.” Potluck: please bring wine, cheese, dip, fruit or crackers. RSVP. 7:45 PM. Yoga Desa, Pine Tree Circle shopping center. 120 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. $10. (310) 455-9389.
Plays: “Silent Road”
A performance play about the marine mural art of Wyland. Directed and Choreographed by Zina Bethune (the editor has been a fan of hers since the TV series “The Nurses”). Four performances. Feb 5-7. Tonight, 8 PM. Glendale Community College Theater, 1500 N. Verdugo Rd., Glendale. (323) 874-0481.
February 6 • Saturday
Political Meeting: World Can’t Wait
Regular meeting of the anti-war group. With a potluck to begin a powerful new year of resistance. Bring food or drink to share. Call first. 3-6 PM. Peace Center, 8124 W. Third St., LA. (2i3) 924-8571. <mailto:WorldCantWait_LA@yahoo.com>.
Political Meeting: 911 Truth
Regular meeting of 911TruthLA, “sponsoring the truth since 911.” Usually the first Saturday of the Month. Call first. 1 PM-5 PM. Unurban Café, 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. (818) 881-5306.
Benefit: Angry Humor
Using comedy as a weapon of choice, “La Angry Xicana?!” examines possible sources of contemporary and historical anger among womyn of color. Written & Performed byAdelina Anthony. Benefit for Southern California Library. $25, RSVP: call them to reserve tickets. 8 PM. Village Gate Theater, USC. (323) 759-6063 x15.
February 7 •Sunday
Talk: Tracking Devices
Shirley Potash speaks on “GPS Tracking Devices as a Threat to Your Privacy.” Sponsored by the Humanist Association of Los Angeles. 11 AM. Yahoo Center Community Room, 2500 Broadway, Santa Monica. (310) 479-2236. <mailto:larry-a-taylor@att.net>.
Community Event: Vegan Bazaar
Raw Living Vegan Bazaar. Beginning a monthly event. 11 AM - 4 PM. Free. 8559 Pickford (near Pico & Robertson), LA. Contact them for booth information. (310) 919-8867. <mailto:mayakriheli@gmail.com>.
Political Meeting: Green Party of Orange County
Regular meeting. Call first. 2 PM. Board Room Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine. (949) 559-7336. <mailto:s.sayre@cox.net>.
Classes: Eco-Home
The Eco-Home tours showing ways to protest the environment and improve quality of life. 2 PM. Eco-Home, 4344 Russell Ave., Los Feliz. $10. (323) 662-5207. <http://ecohome.org>.
Political Meeting: Coalition for World Peace
Regular meeting. They’ll make plans to keep the Congress aware of what the people voted for. Bring snacks. Call to verify date. 3 PM. Korean Resource Center, LA. 900 S. Crenshaw Blvd., LA. <mailto:staff@coalitionforworldpeace.org>.
Films: “13 Love Stores”
Screening and discussion of “13 Love Stories” a unique and moving series of short films featuring voices and photos of actual GLBT couples in the LA area. 3 PM. Revolution Books/Libros Revolucion. 312 W. Eighth St., LA. (213) 488-1303.
February 8 • Monday
Media: KPFK LSB
7 PM. Location TBA. (818) 985-2711.
Classes: Lenin's "State and Revolution”
The Freedom Socialist Party will be hosting a series of discussion around Lenin's grand work "State and Revoluiont" Sex Mondays starting today until March 15. 6 PM to 7:45 PM. City College Cafe, 710 N. Heiotrope Drive, LA. (213) 479-0960. <fspla@earthlink.net>.
Political Meeting: SF Valley Greens
Second Monday monthly. 7:30 PM. 8843 Penfield, Northridge (Near Corbin and Nordoff). (818) 341-6153, (818) 356-6890, (818) 380-1252.
Films: “Immokalee”
“Immokalee” a documentary about immigrant workers from Latin America who can barely survive and “Dear Carry” by Joel Katz which looks at 3 film makers and how they make travel films. A Documental presentation. 8:30 PM. Unurban, 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, (310) 306-7330. <http://www.laughtears.com>.
February 10 • Wednesday
Films: Pan African Film Festival
Films by and for African Americans and from Africa. Culver Plaza Theaters, 9919 Washington Blvd. $15. (310) 836-5516, (310) 337-4737. <http://www.paff.org>.
Political Action: No Olympics on Native Land
Actions Feb. 10-15. All Out Against the 2010 Winter Olympic Games taking place in Vancouver & Whistler, on unceded Indigenous land (Feb 12-28). Coast Salish/St’at’imc Territory, so-called Vancouver/Whistler, BC, KKKanada. <mailto:olympicresistance@riseup.net>. <http://no2010.com>, <http://2010welcoming.wordpress.com>, <http://olympicresistance.net>.
Music: Suzy Williams
Suzy will be singing today. Also second Wednesday in March (3/10). 7:30-10:30 PM. Danny’s Deli, 23 Windward Ave., Venice. (310) 306-7330.
February 11 • Thursday
Films: “:Vietnam Holocaust”
A screeing ofthefilm "Vietnam Holocaust" by local filmmaker Clay Claiborne. This is a showing at the Pan Africa Film Festival. Two showings, Today at 3 PM and Feb. 12 at 10:30 PM. With a dicussion following each event. Culver Plaza Theatre, 9919 Washington Blvd., LA. (310) 337-4737. <cjc@LinixBeacj/met>.
Talk: Abortion Rights
LA area feminist report on a San Francisco protest of an anti-abortion “Walk for Life” event, held on Jan 23, the 37th anniversary of Roe v Wade. Sponsored by Radical Women. Supper at 6:30 for an $8 donation. 7 PM. Solidarity Hall, 2170 W. Washington Blvd., LA. (323) 732-6416. <mailto:radicalwomenla@earthlink.net>. <http://www.radicalwomen.org>.
Films: “Portrait of Jennie”
A Joseph Cotton and Jennifer Jones film became a favorite of the editor when he saw it on TV in the mid 70s while painting a portrait of his friend Jennifer. Also “Love Letters” with the same actors. 7:30 PM. Aero Theater, 1318 Montana Ave., Santa Monica. $11. (323) 466-FILM. <http://www.americancinematheque.com>.
Film: “Father G & the Homeboys”
This film chronicles the lives of four Latino gangbangers as they redirect their lives in a war-torn Boyle Heights. For over 20 years guest speaker Father Gregory Boyle (Father G) and his non-profit “Homeboy Industries” have helped kids plan for their futures instead of their funerals. 7:30-9:30 PM. $5 suggested donation. Tia Chucha’s Centro Cultural & Bookstore, 13197-A Gladstone Ave., Sylmar. (818) 528-4511. <mailto:info@tiachucha.com>. <http://www.fathergandthehomeboys.com>, <http://www.homeboy-industries.org>.
February 12 • Friday
Performance: Abraham Lincoln’s Big Gay Bash
Abraham Lincoln’s Big Gay Valentine Bash: A benefit for Highways. Host Ian MacKinnon with guests The Nellie Olesons, Mas & more. Celebrate our first gay president with works about love, sex, and romance. Special appearance by a nude, lap dancing Abraham Lincoln. Feb 12-13. Highways, 1651 Eighteenth St.,Santa Monica. $25. (310) 315-1459. <http://www.highwaysperformance.org>.
Community: AcuCircle
Meditation enhanced with acupuncture. Ear acupuncture and guided meditation provide a unique healing experience. Admission $15 for members, $17 for public, RSVP required. Noon. Arbeter Ring (Workmen’s Circle), 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. $17. (310) 552-2007. <mailto:circle@circlesocal.org>. <http://www.circlesocal.org>.
February 13 • Saturday
Buy or Sell: Garage Sale
The Office of Americas is holding a Closet Liberal Garage Sale. Everything from big screen TV to clothes. 9 AM - 2 PM. Peace Center, 8124 W. Third St., LA. (323) 852-9808.
Film: Donovan Seelinger
Documentary on an eight year old whiz kid who makes experimental films about science, string theory and singularity. A MESS program. 3 PM. Unurban, 3301 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica. (310) 315-0056, (310) 306-7330. <http://www.laughtears.com>.
Community Event: Un-Chicken Dinner
Love-In/Not-Chicken-Out Un-Chicken Dinner & “Fowl Play” Movie Screening. 7:30-10 PM. The Vegan Joint, 10438 National Blvd., LA. No contact info given except for Facebook page: <http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=243918462379>.
February 14 • Sunday
Music: Strange Bedfellows Concert
“I’m in the Mood for Love: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” with performances by Uncle Ruthie Buell and the Voices of Conscience Social Justice Chorus, led by Ruth Judkowitz. 2 PM. Arbeter Ring (Workmen’s Circle), 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. $8. (310) 552-2007. <mailto:circle@circlesocal.org>.
Films: “41st & Central”
New documentary about the Black Panther Party in LA and their conflict with the LAPD. By Gregory Everett. This is a special presentation at the Pan African Film Festival with a panel and party. 7 PM. Culver Plaza Theatres, 9919 Washington Blvd., LA. $30. (310) 836-5516, (310) 337-4737. <http://www.paff.org>.
Plays: “In the Middle of Nowhere”
The great character actor Mitchell Ryan, along with Salome Jens, in a staged reading of this play which examines how an aging woman and her husband deal with the swirl of world events around them. Feb 14 at 7 PM; Feb 16 at 8 PM. Theatre 40, Reuben Cordova Theatre, Beverly Hills High, 241 Moreno Dr., Beverly Hills. $35. (310) 364-0535. <http://www.Theatre40.org>.
February 15 • Monday
Films: John Cage
Henning Lohner’s tribute to composer John Cage. With the works of Frank Zappa, Noam Chomsky, Yoko Ono & others. 7:30 PM. Talking Stick, 1411 Lincoln Blvd, Venice. (310) 450-6052, (310)-306-7330. <http://www.laughtears.com>.
February 16 • Tuesday
Forum: Animal-Based Research
“Perspectives on the Science and Ethics of Animal-Based Research at UCLA.” Three panelists on each side will present their personal views followed by moderator-driven discussion and Q&A. Tickets & additional info will be available on-line. Sponsors: UCLA Bruins for Animals and Pro-Test for Science. 6PM. Covel Commons, UCLA. No phone number. <http://bruinsforanimals.org>.
Benefit: P&F Comedy
Peace and Freedom Party comedy show benefit fundraiser. With Rick Overton, Jann Karam and others. They are also seeking signatures for their candidates in the 30th & 34th Congressional District and the 26th Senate District. Also Feb 20, 26 & Mar 1. 7:30 PM. 6701 -B Hollywood Blvd. $10. (310) 568-9622. <http://lapeaceandfreedom.org/events.html>.
Talk: Budd Hopkins
Pioneering UFO researcher Budd Hopkins talks about the UFO enigma, and the thousands of abducted people he has worked with. 7:30 PM. Unitarian Church, 12355 Moorpark St., Studio City. (818) 483-0846. <http://www.mufonla.com>.
February 17 • Wednesday
Political Action: LA Greens
Third Wednesdays monthly. 7 PM. Peace Center, 8124 W. Third Street, LA. (323) 651-5539. <http://www.losangelesgreens.org>.
February 18 • Thursday
Films: “Wild River”
A screening of the Montgomery Clift film about a young man sent to rural Tennessee to oversee the building of a dam. Deep-seated racial tension emerges when it is suggested that black laborers work on the construction of the dam. Also “A Face in the Crowd” with Andy Griffith. From an Elia Kazan series. 7 PM. Egyptian Theater, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. $11. (323) 466-FILM. <http://www.americancinematheque.com>.
Poetry: Poetry Plus
With Uncle Ruthie Buell. Guest poet Jawanza Dumisani, readings, exercises, poetry & fun. Donation. 7 PM. Arbeter Ring (Workmen’s Circle), 11525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. (310) 552-2007. <http://www.circlesocal.org>.
Films: Left Bank Films
A tribute to the offshoot genre of French New War Cinema. With an early film of the great Agnes Varda, ”Le Bonheur” (1965), and a short by Chris Marker, “La Jetee” (1962). 8 PM. Echo Park Film Center, 1200 N. Alvarado St., LA. (213) 484-8846. <http://www.echoparkfilmcenter.org>.
February 19 • Friday
Conference: Students Against Sweatshops
National Conference. Feb. 19-22. Knoxville, TN. <http://usas.org/national-conference-2010>.
Conference: Rebellious Lawyers
16th Annual Rebellious Lawyering Conference. Discuss innovative, progressive approaches to law and social change. Feb 19-21. New Haven, CT. <http://islandia.law.yale.edu/reblaw>.
Plays: “Call Mr Robeson”
Tayo Aluko will preform in "Call Mr. Robeson" Feb. 19-21. NoHo Actors' Centre, 5215 Lankerhim Blvd., North Hollywood. (206) 335-2381. <http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/93988>
February 20 • Saturday
Benefit: P&F Music Benefit
Musical benefit for the Peace and Freedom Party and their signature gathering campaign. With singer songwriter Alfred Johnson, Kathy Leonardo, Eric Ahlberg, Frank Strasser and the Gary Gordon Band. 1-5:30 PM. The Talking Stick, 1411 Lincoln Blvd., Venice. $10. (310) 568-9622. <http://lapeaceandfreedom.org/events.html>.
Books: Sandra Lopez
Author Reading & Book Signing. Two books : “Esperanza, A Latina Story” & “Beyond the Gardens?” The protagonist of both novels, fourteen-year old Esperanza Ignacio is ambitious & smart, struggling to survive and gain admission to college but faced with a community and family even more troubled than she is. 1-3 PM. Free. Tia Chucha’s Centro Cultural & Bookstore13197-A Gladstone Ave. Sylmar. (818) 528-4511. <mailto:info@tiachucha.com>. <http://www.sandra-lopez.com>.
February 21 • Sunday
Discussion: “Nation” Mar Vista
“Nation” magazine readers’ discussion group. Usually Third Sundays monthly, call first. 2 PM. 4054 Coolidge Ave., Mar Vista, LA. (310) 391-1707.
Informational: Eco Home
Have you ever dreamed of growing food in your backyard? If so, don’t miss this chance to visit a thriving organic urban food garden in Los Angeles before the spring planting season by scheduling an Eco-Home Tour. Also, 3/7 & 21, 4/4 & 18 and other dates ongoing. 2 PM. Eco-Home, 4344 Russell Ave., Los Feliz. $10. (323) 662-5207. <http://ecohome.org>.
Discussion: AFL-CIO
“Will the new leaders revive the AFL-CIO?,” a forum sponsored by the Freedom Socialist Party. Supper at 6:30 PM for $8 donation. 7 PM. Solidarity Hall, 2170 W. Washington Blvd., LA. (323) 732-6416. <mailto:fspla@earthlink.net>. <http://www.socialism.com>.
February 22 • Monday
Music: Suzy Williams
Suzy Williams sings live wing jazz and jump blues. Two performances. 8:15-11:15 PM. Angel’s Piano Bar, 2460 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 828-2115. <http://www.laughtears.com/suzy1.html>.
February 23 • Tuesday
Plays: “Uranium + Peaches”
Edward Asner, Joe Estervez and David Hunt Stafford perform a staged reading of the Peter Cook play which is, sort of, about the end of the world. 8 P.M. Theatre 40, Reuben Cordova Theatre, Beverly Hills High, 241 Moreno Drive., Beverly Hills. $35. (310) 364-0535.
February 24 • Wednesday
Talk: Stephen Rohde
Activist Support Circle’s first public gathering of 2010. Special guest speaker: Stephen Rohde, civil liberties lawyer, longtime activist, chair of the ACLU Foundation of SoCal; Chair of Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace (ICUJP). This is their 5th Anniversary. 7 PM. Friends Meeting Hall, 1440 Harvard St., Santa Monica. (310) 399-1000. <http://www.ActivistSupportCircle.org>.
Films: McGovern
“One Bright Shining Moment: The Forgotten Summer of George McGovern.” Award-winning documentary narrated by Amy Goodman, chronicling McGovern’s brave stance against the Vietnam War and his 1972 campaign. Filmmaker Stephen Vittoria is in attendance. 7:30 PM. Arbeter Ring (Workmen’s Circle), 525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. $5. (310) 552-2007. <mailto:circle@circlesocal.org>. <http://www.circlesocal.org>.
Healthcare For All
San Fernando Valley chapter meeting. Working for single-payer (private care/public insurance) universal healthcare and SB 810 (Leno). Learn more, join in! Fourth Wednesdays monthly. 7:30 PM. State Office Bldg., 6150 Van Nuys Blvd. at Calvert St., Room 135, Van Nuys. (Enter on Calvert, to the right of the locked gates.) (818) 766-7318.
February 25 • Thursday
Forum: Black History Month
“The Myth of a Post-Racial Society.” With former Black Panther Ray Boudreauzs, Linda Guthrie and Beatriz Paez. Hosted by the Freedom Socialist Party. 6:30 PM supper costs $9. 7:30 PM. Solidarity Hall, 2170 W. Washington Blvd., LA. (323) 732-6416. <mailto:radicalwomenla@earthlink.net>. <http://www.radicalwomen.org>.
Political Meeting: Health Care For All
San Fernando Valley chapter meeting, every 4th Wednesday, - working for single-payer (private care/public insurance) universal healthcare and SB 810 (Leno) - learn more, join in: 7:30 PM. State Office Bldg. 6150 Van Nuys Blvd. Room 135. (818) 766-7318.
Film: “Sister Aimee…”
Premiere of “Sister Aimee: The Musical” made by students ages 12-19 who worked through the Echo Park Film Center. About Sister Aimee Semple McPherson. Students created sets, costumes, songs and more. 8 PM. Echo Park Film Center, 1200 N. Alvarado St., LA. (213) 484-8846. <http://www.echoparkfilmcenter.org>.
February 26 • Friday
Conference: Student Peace Alliance
“Extreme Makeover: Peace in the 21st Century.” National Conference. Feb. 26-28. Southwestern University, Austin, TX. <mailto:info@thepeacealliance.org>. <http://www.studentpeacealliance.org/conference>, <http://thepeacealliance.org>.
Volunteer Opportunity: Change-Links
Regular monthly mailing meeting for this newspaper. You are obligated to attend! Noon-2 PM. Peace Center, 8124 W. Third St., LA. (818) 782-1412 or (818) 681-7448.
Books: Shabes by the Book
Potluck dinner and book discussion on Lilian Nattel’s “The River Midnight.” No charge, bring a potluck contribution. 6:30 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd. LA. (310) 552-2007.
Benefit: P&F Music and Comedy
A music & comedy benefit for the Peace and Freedom Party. Featuring Betsy Salking, Larry Hanking and more. They are gathering signatures for candidate filing petitions for the 30th & 34th Congressional Districts and the 26th Senate District. 7:30-10 PM. The Spot, 4455 Overland Ave., Culver City. $10. (310) 568-9622. <http://lapeaceandfreedom.org/events.html>.
Films: Subversive Cinema
Gerry Fialka screens films as antennae of the race, broadcasting the hidden effects of what we have invented. The titles of the films are picked the night of the screening according to who is attending and their moving image art needs and wants. It’s cultural democracy. 7-10 PM. 212 Pier Coffeehouse, 212 Pier Ave., Santa Monica. <mailto:pfsuzy@aol.com>. <http://www.212pier.com>.
February 27 • Saturday
Conference: Campus Antiwar Network
Feb 27-28. University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL. <http://campusantiwar.net>.
Forum: Human Trafficking
Keynote by E. Benjamin Skinner, author of “A Crime so Monstrous: Face to Face With Modern Day Slavery.” With a variety of workshops. 8:30 AM - 3 PM. Mount St. Mary’s College, Doheny Campus, 10 Chester Pl., LA. (323) 887-8821.
February 28 • Sunday
Discussion: Alliance for Democracy
Call to confirm meeting. 10:15 AM. 9743 Noble Ave. (through north gate to dance studio), North Hills. (818) 903-4771.
Political Meeting: LA Atheists United
The regular meeting of the Los Angeles Chapter of Atheists United. Fourth Sundays. 11 AM. Center for Inquiry West, 4773 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. (323) 666-4258. <http://www.atheistsunited.org/calendar>.
Up Coming:
March 1
Benefit: P&F Literary Benefit
Peace and Freedom Party benefit evening of readings, comedy & music. 7:30-9:30 PM. Village Books, 1049 Swarthmore Ave., Pacific Palisades. $10. (310) 568-9622. <http://lapeaceandfreedom.org/events.html>.
March 4
Conference: Education
National Day of Action to Defend Education! The worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, public education budget cuts, layoffs, privatization, tuition and fee increases, decreasing student services & increasing class size, financial institutions shifting the burden to us. To create an action or join an existing action: <mailto:march4nationaldayofaction@gmail.com>, <http://www.defendeducation.org>.
March 8
Films: “Vision Code”
Stellar experimental and documentary short films reinvent cinema language. Avant garde moving image artists include: Fred Worden, Peter Rose, Scott Nyerges, and others; many of the film makers have been featured in the Ann Arbor Film Festival. 7:30 PM. The Talking Stick, 1411 Lincoln Blvd., Venice. (310) 306-7330. <http://laughtears.com>.
March 13
Talk: Ronald X. Sensor
The mysterious regular caller to Reverend Dan’s seminal rock ‘n’ roll radio show Music For Nimrods, Sensor discusses his philosophies, censorship, and his alien abduction survivor techniques. 2-4 PM. Unurban Coffeehouse, 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 306-7330. <mailto:pfsuzy@aol.com>.
March 13
Classes: Alternatives to Violence
Conflict resolution & more. AVP Project. Mar 13-14. LA/Clairemont. Contact them for details. <mailto:sgdh@aol.com>. (Also Ventura Co., Mar 5-7. <mailto:avpventuracounty@yahoo.com>.) <January 24, 2010mailto:patmhardy@earthlink.net >. (805) 886-9773. <http://www.avpcalifornia.org>.
March 15
Films: Dumpster Diving
Jeremy Seibert’s (in-person) provocative documentary “Dive” is about dumpster diving, the hunger crisis in our nation, and the world. It is also about the amount of waste that we pile into our landfills at an alarming rate. Film at 7:30 PM, preshow at 6 PM, 6-10 PM. The Talking Stick, 1411 Lincoln Blvd, Venice (310) 306-7330 <mailto:pfsuzy@aol.com>. <http://www.laughtears.com>.
March 16
Talk: Battle of Los Angeles
Scott Littleton Ph.D. discusses the “Battle of Los Angeles” when a giant UFO hovered overhead and triggered an anti-aircraft barrage on Feb 25, 1942. Sponsored by MUFONLA. 7:30 PM. Unitarian Church, 12355 Moorpark St., Studio City. (818) 483-0864.
March 19
Delegation: El Salvador
With Father Roy Bourgeois on an Oscar Romero Legacy Delegation. Hosted by SOA Watch.W Mar 19-27. <mailto:LSullivan@soaw.org>.
March 20
Political Action: End the Wars
National March on Washington. Also, on Mar. 19, a day of action & outreach in Washington DC. Parallel marches on Mar. 20 in LA and SF. (213) 251-1025. <mailto:info@internationalanswer.org>. <http://www.answercoalition.org>.
March 22
Political Action: Peace of the Action
Ongoing resistance beginning on Mar. 22. POTA’s stated objective is to: “Clog Washington, DC every weekday through diffuse Civil Resistance (CR) actions to tamper with “business as usual” in the Capitol and end the wars. <mailto:CindysSoapbox@gmail.com>. <http://www.peaceoftheaction.org>, <http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=info&gid=113028838246>.
March 29
Political Action: Sacred Peace Walk [added]
Nevada Desert Experience. Mar 29 - Apr 5. Las Vegas NV to the Nevada Test Site. <http://nevadadesertexperience.org>.
March 29
Music: Suzy Williams
LA’s Diva Deluxe. To 11:15 PM. Angel’s Piano Bar & Supper Club, 2460 Wilshire Blvd. (at 25th), Santa Monica. (310) 306-7330. <mailto:pfsuzy@aol.com>.
April 10
Community Event: PCRM’s 25th Anniversary
Art of Compassion gala. Landon Estate, Malibu. <http://www.pcrm.org/gala2010>.
April 24
Compassionate Cooking
Learn how to make everything from scrumptious vegan appetizers to decadent vegan desserts and everything in between! Vegan cheese, raw foods, ethnic dishes, and more. Sanctuary tour and foodtastings included, along with a book sale of dozens of vegan cookbooks. Advanced registration required. 11 AM to 4 PM. Animal Acres, 200 Escondido Canyon Rd., Acton. $40. <mailto:info@animalacres.org>. <http://www.animalacres.org>.
OnGoing:On Going:
Please call all Ongoing events to confirm and let us know about any updates. Dates given are usually the starting date of the event. Costs listed are usually the lowest. Times are generally the daily times but events vary. Calling first is the best idea. Please let us know about any changes or errors in the Ongoing section. This issue, we are moving more Ongoing Events to the website because of space limitations. More donations could solve this problem.
Art:
Call for Posters
The Center for the Study of Political Graphics is seeking posters which oppose California’s Three Strikes Law. Center for Political Graphics, 8124 W. Third St., Suite 211, LA. (323) 653-4662. <mailto:cspg@politicalgraphics.org>. <http://www.politicalgraphics.org>.
Explosive Graphics
The Center for the Study of Political Graphics celebrates their 20th Anniversary of collecting art representing social justice movements. Runs to April 18. Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, Barnsdall, 4800 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 653-4662. <mailto:cspg@politicalgraphics.org>. <http://www.politicalgraphics.org>.
Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement
The largest exhibition in over twenty years of photography of the Civil Rights Movement, 1956-1968. 170 photos from 35 photographers. Runs to March 7. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 Sepulveda Blvd., LA. $10. (310) 440-4500. <http://www.skirball.org>.
Thursdays:
Downtown Art Walk
A self-guided tour that showcases art exhibition venues in Downtown LA: commercial art galleries, museums, and non-profit arts venues. Maps, parking and shuttle info are available on their website. Second Thursdays Monthly. Events roughly from 5:30 - 11 PM (check their schedule). Downtown LA. (213) 624-6212. <http://downtownartwalk.com>.
Books:
Potluck Book Club
The regular monthly potluck dinner and book discussion group. Fourth Fridays monthly. 6:30 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. (310) 552-2007.
Saturdays:
Black Writers and Artists
The International Black Writers & Artists is a network of authors, publishers, artists and community members meeting to listen and be heard. First Saturdays monthly, 2-4 PM, St. Elmo Village, 4830 St. Elmo Drive, LA. Third Saturdays monthly, 1-5 PM, San Rafael Branch of the Pasadena Library, 1240 Nithsdale Road, Pasadena. (323) 964-3721. <mailto:randy44ross@sbcglobal.net>. <http://www.Ibwala.com>.
Classes:
Cuba
Educational tours listed on their website. Cuba Education Tours of Vancouver, BC Canada. (877) 687-3817. <mailto:info@cubafriends.ca>. <http://www.cubafriends.ca>.
Food Not Bombs
Invite FNB co-founder Keith McHenry to speak on your campus. Speaking fees are reasonable. His engagement calendar runs thru Mar 28. <http://www.foodnotbombs.net/speaker_schedule_spring_2010.html>. (575) 776-3880, (800) 884-1136. <mailto:menu@foodnotbombs.net>. <http://www.foodnotbombs.net>.
Labor in America
The role of unions in creating and maintaining the American middle class; wages, benefits, job security, social security, health care and retirement plans. 3 units transferable college credit in association with the Labor Center at LA Trade Technical College. 6-9:10 PM. Mondays, Feb 8 - May 24. Enroll online; please pre-enroll to avoid class cancellation. UFCW Local 1428, auditorium, 705 W. Arrow Hwy., Claremont. (909) 626-3333 x240. <http://www.lattc.edu>.
Organic Gardening
An organic gardening school. Classes and lectures for adults; special classes for children. Silverlake. (888) 341-9666. <http://earthmatters.biz>, <http://www.thewovengarden.com/classes.html>.
Urban Farming
“Urban Farming From the Ground Up.” For kids, all ages; under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Every Sunday. 9:30 AM - 1 PM. Free. DragonflyHill Urban Farm, 345 1/2 Douglas St., LA. <http://home.earthlink.net/~theweproject>.
Union Organizing
“UNITE HERE, the North American Union of hotel, casino, food service, laundry, and textile workers, is looking for dedicated activists who are interested in a comprehensive program of leadership training and political education.” (213) 447-5805. <mailto:thudson@unitehere.org>. <http://www.unitehere.org>, <http://www.hotelworkersrising.org>.
Young Warriors
Be a part of this “for youth by youth” program. A program which guides youth into meeting the challenge of their own struggle, Young Warriors believes that every youth has something to offer to better our future! Contact them for time & place. (818) 263-0654. <mailto:youngwarriors_souls@yahoo.com>.
Labor in America
The role of unions in creating and maintaining the American middle class including wages, benefits, job security, social security, health care and retirement plans. 3 units transferable college credit in association with the Labor Center at LA Trade Technical College. 6-9:10 PM. Mondays, Feb. 8 - May 24. Enroll online; please pre-enroll to avoid class cancellation. UFCW Local 1428, auditorium, 705 W. Arrow Hwy., Claremont. (909) 626-3333 x240. <http://www.lattc.edu>.
Tuesdays:
Nonfiction Writing Workshop
Join serious writers of memoirs about struggles to overcome child abuse, addiction, ethnic or racial prejudice, divorce, widowhood, etc. Read your story to a group of supportive writers. 8-10 PM. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice. (310) 822-3006. <mailto:beyondbaroque@aol.com>. <http://www.beyondbaroque.org>.
Fridays:
African History
Next adult class Feb. 19 (African World Civilizations). Next youth class TBA. $15 per class, drop in only if seats are available in the series. RSVP Kaos Studios, 4343 Leimert Blvd., LA. (213) 368-4976. <mailto:DrKwaku@hotmail.com>. <http://www.DrKwaku.com>.
Saturdays:
Vegan Toastmasters
Improve your speaking ability in a fun, supportive, learning environment. Help spread the message of health, compassion towards animals, and environmental responsibility. First & Third Saturdays monthly. 11 AM - 12:30 PM. Whole Foods Market. Community Room, Second Floor, (thru Employee Lounge, first door on right), 11666 National Blvd., LA. Contact is via website form. <http://vegantoastmasters.org>.
Tenant’s Rights
The Coalition for Economic Survival, with 27 years in working with for tenants rights and other issues, holds two meetings each week. Wednesday evenings at 7 PM; Saturday mornings at 10 AM. Plummer Park, Senior Center, 7377 Santa Monica Blvd., W. Hollywood. (323) 656-4410.
Sundays:
Buddhism
Sundays, “Following in the Footsteps of Buddha” about Buddhism & the practice of meditation; drop-ins welcome; no classes Feb 7 or Mar 7; 10:30 AM - Noon; Kadampa Meditation Center, 1492 Blake Ave., LA. $12. RSVP, call for cost and check details. (323) 223-0610. <mailto:education@meditateinla.org>.
Study Nights
Need a place to study? Come and hang out at Tía Chucha’s! Starting Feb 21. 7-11 PM. Tia Chucha’s Centro Cultural & Bookstore, 13197-A Gladstone Ave., Sylmar. (818) 528-4511. <mailto:info@tiachucha.com>.
Gardening Workshops
Dragonhill offers workshops and classes in a variety of farming and growing methods. 9:30 PM to 1 PM. 345-1/2 Douglas St., LA. (818) 404-5784. <http://home.earthlink.net/~theweproject>.
Community Event:
Natural Health Group
Weekly vegan dinner events throughout LA & Orange Counties. They publish a comprehensive Holistic Directory of Vegetarian Restaurants, and offer discount coupons, as well as an ongoing discount card. (800) 701-9364 or (310) 396-2826. <mailto:nathealthgroup@yahoo.com>.
Thursdays:
Vegan Happy Hour
Usually Third Thursdays monthly. Includes a potluck. 21+ only, pay for your (optional) drinks. One of the bar employees is organizing this event. (Check Website as the potluck may be cancelled due to sports related bar activities.) 5-9 PM. The Short Stop, 1455 Sunset Blvd.(2 blocks E of Echo Park Blvd. at Sutherland. Look for the red neon “cocktails” sign), Echo Park. Contacts thru their Myspace site. <http://myspace.com/veganhappyhour>.
Community Service:
Farmers Markets
A map of Farmers Markets in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside Counties. <http://projects.latimes.com/farmers-markets>.
Saturdays/Wednesdays:
Tenant’s Rights
The Coalition for Economic Survival, working with tenants rights and other issues since 1973, 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. (213) 252-4411.
Saturdays:
Transit Advocates
Second Saturdays monthly. TA advocates better transportation for the residents of LA. 1 PM. Angelus Plaza, 255 S. Hill Street, LA. (213) 388-2364.
Sundays
RAC Food Program
Revolutionary Autonomous Communities’ Food Program, a mutual-aid project in which people organize and distribute food in their own neighborhoods. Volunteers needed. Every Sunday. 2 PM. NE Corner of Wilshire & Parkview, LA. <mailto:rac@riseup.net>.
Films:
“The End of Poverty”
A documentary about how our current system favors the wealthy and exploits the poor. Martin Sheen narrates. Call to check details. Laemmle’s Sunset 5 (8000 Sunset Blvd., W. Hollywood) & Laemmle’s Monica 4-Plex (1332 Second St., Santa Monica). (310) 478-1041. <http://www.cinemalibrestudio.com>, <http://www.theendofpoverty.com/theaters.php>.
Thursday:
Coastal Convergence Society
A free video night last Thursdays monthly. Meet local peace & justice neighbors for free food, video & discussion. You can bring your own video. Call for directions. 7 PM. Huntington Beach. (714) 964-2162. <mailto:ccshbca@aol.com>.
Conscientious Projector
Occasional screenings. A series sponsored by Pasadena’s All Saints Episcopal Church. Meet film makers and join in discussions. They are still sponsoring screenings as recently as November 2009 but irregularly. Contact them for event locations and times. (Staff at the Armory Center for the Arts may have information as they have hosted recent events.) (626) 792-4941. <mailto:information@armoryarts.org>. <http://www.armoryarts.org>.
Media:
Alternative Radio
Weekly hour-long ongoing series. Features speakers like Medea Benjamin, Noam Chomsky, Angela Davis, Chris Hedges, and Howard Zinn. <http://www.alternativeradio.org>.
Counterspin
Half-hour media criticism program. <http://www.fair.org/index.php?page=5>.
Democracy Now!
Every weekday hour-long news program. Amy Goodman et al. <http://www.democracynow.org>.
Thom Hartmanm, Randi Rhodes, Mike Malloy and more
On KTLK, 1150 AM. http://www.ktlk1150.com/main.html.
Making Contact
Weekly half-hour long documentary-style radio program. Globalization, civil liberties, prison issues, education and environmental justice, etc. <http://www.radioproject.org>.
Progressive Podcast
Long time activist and subscriber to Change Links, Jerold Block hosts a popular progressive Podcast. <mailto:rational@roadrunner.com>. <http://www.therationalradical.com/podcast.html>.
Progressive Radio
From Matt Rothschild of The Progressive magazine. <http://www.progressive.org/radioweekly>.
Tuesdays:
McLuhan-Finnegan’s Wake Reading Club
Usually First Tuesdays 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. 6-8 PM. Lloyd Taber-Marina Del Rey Library, 4533 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey. (310) 306-7330, (310) 821-1769. <http://www.venicewake.org>.
Fridays:
Michael Slate.
The Michael Slate Show 10-11 AM, Fridays. KPFK 90.7 FM.
Saturdays:
Spanish News
Noticiero Pacífica is a progressive Spanish language newscast broadcast over KPFK, FM, 90.7. Saturdays at 4 PM. Produced by Carlos Quintanilla. (818) 785-2711.
Sundays:
Vegan Radio
“Go Vegan with Bob Linden.” Updates on broadcast stations & show times on website (these change frequently). Also webcast archives and podcasts. <mailto:Bob@GoVeganRadio.com>. <http://www.goveganradio.com>.
Military&Draft
Counter Recruitment
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. (310) 573-1901. <mailto:ulisandra.paz@verizon.net>.
Thursdays:
Veterans for Peace
Monthly meetings at the LA Peace Center or at the Arlington West Memorial, Santa Monica Beach. Contact them for time & location. Contact other chapters in the region via <http://veteransforpeace.org/contact_us.vp.html> (Canoga Park, Long Beach, Oxnard, San Pedro, Santa Barbara, Topanga, Tustin; Rancho Mirage & Colton in San Bern./Riv. Co; Carlsbad, El Cajon, Ramona & San Diego in San Diego Co.) The list of Chapters is always changing. The Peace Center, 8124 W. Third St., LA. (323) 934-3451, (310) 458-3700. <http://www.veteransforpeacela.org>.
Music:
Suzy Williams
Second Wednesdays (Feb 10, Mar 10.), 7:30-10:30 PM, Danny’s Deli, 23 Windward, Venice. Free. (310) 306-7330. <mailto:pfsuzy@aol.com>. <http://www.laughtears.com/suzy1.html>, <http://www.puddingbench.com/suzy.htm>.
Plays:
Dates are usually the opening date. Many plays run from Thu-Sun. Times are for the evening performances. Call for Sunday times. Listed costs are usually the lowest.
“11 September”
A play about defining moments and how coincidence, truth denial and secrets bring people together. Runs to Feb 7. 8 PM. Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., LA. $30. (310) 477-2005 x2. <http://www.11SeptemberPlay.info>.
“Malinche”
A production of the play “Malinche” about the life and influence of Malintzin Tepenal, a.k.a. Malinche, conquistador Hernán Cortés’ translator. Presented by Grupo de Teatro Sinergia. Runs to Feb 20. 8 PM. Frida Kahlo Theater, 2332 W. Fourth St., LA. $15. (213) 382-8133. <http://fridakahlotheater.org>.
“Life Could Be a Dream”
Written and Directed by Roger Bean. Runs to Feb 28. “Another musical trip down memory lane that will leave you laughing, singing and cheering - let’s hear it for the boys!” 8:30 PM. Hudson Mainstage Theatre, 6539 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood. $40. (323) 960-4412. <http://www.plays411.com/life>.
Poetry:
Fightin’ Words
A monthly Open Mic to Stop Police Brutality. Hosted by Oct. 22 Coalition. Third Thursdays Monthly. 8-10 PM. Chuco’s Justice Center, 1137 E. Redondo Blvd., Inglewood. (323) 446-7459.
Police Issues:
Mondays:
Three Strikes
Families to Amend California’s Three Strikes (FACTS) meets second & fourth Mondays monthly. Help them amend Three Strikes to apply to violent felonies only. 7 PM. Chuco’s Justice Center, 1137 E. Redondo Blvd., Inglewood. (213) 746-4844. <http://www.facts1.net>.
Tuesdays:
Police Victims Support
Have you or a family member been brutalized by the police? SPIRIT (Support & Partnership In Respect & In Trust). Regular meetings Last Tuesday monthly. 7-9 PM. Youth Justice Coalition/Chuco’s Justice Center, 253 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., LA. (323) 369-9662, (323) 235-4243. <mailto:kruti222@yahoo.com>.
Political Action:
Vigils, Meetings & Demonstrations:
Due to space constraints we cannot always list the recurring vigils, meetings & demonstrations in our print edition. However, they will be on our website (<http://www.change-links.org>). For Peace Vigils, also please check <http://www.neighborsforpeaceandjustice.org> and let us know of any updates to our listings. We are moving more Ongoing events to the Website. Donations for an expanded newspaper would restore these to the print edition. (<http://www.peacenowar.net/region.htm> no longer lists vigils. 2009-11-23.)
Arlington West
Arlington West Santa Monica. Volunteers desperately needed to keep the memorial going. 6 AM to 4 PM. (323) 934-3451. <mailto:larry@arlingtonwestsantamonica.org>. <http://www.arlingtonwestsantamonica.org>.
Thursdays
Haiti Vigil
A regular vigil calling for the safe return of kidnaped Haitian human rights activist Lovinsky Pierre-Antoine, missing since Aug. 2007. Noon to 1 PM. Brazilian Consulate, 8484 Wilshire Blvd., LA. (323) 276-9833.
Volunteer Opportunity:
Food Not Bombs
Food Not Bombs (FNB) shares free vegan food with the homeless and all others in need in protest against the effects of capitalism & military spending. All FNB collectives need volunteers. Global directories: <http://www.foodnotbombs.net/contacts.html> and the “food not bombs chapters” entry at <http://www.infoshop.org/wiki>. Group updates may be added to the wiki or sent to <mailto:menu@foodnotbombs.net> or the worldwide listserve (subscribe: <http://lists.riseup.net/www/info/fnbnetwork>). Some SoCal listings are on Changelinks’ website. Always verify that FNB serving listings are up to date. <http://www.foodnotbombs.net>.
Announcements:
Books:
“Is Obama Next?”
A new book “Is Obama Next? JFK VS CIA” <http://www.jfkcia.com>.
Community Service:
Activist Security Training
The Ruckus Society recently created a security team to deal with internet and other security issues that activists face. If you are interested in gaining security training in the future, or knowing more about this process, please contact Megan at <mailto:megan@ruckus.org>.
Car-Free Santa Barbara
<http://www.SantaBarbaraCarFree.org>. Also, a worldwide network of carfree resources: <http://www.worldcarfree.net>. And we’d like to know about local sites for other regions in SoCal.
FOIA
Freedom of Information Act. How to use the Act: <www.rcfp.org/foiact>. Get a deceased person’s file: <http://www.getgrandpasfbifile.com>.
Homeless & Hungry
LA Coalition to End Hunger and Homelessness. People’s Guide. How to get food, money, housing, health care and other help from government programs and community services if you live in LA County and need help in hard times. To order printed copies of the People’s Guide, please contact Laura Calderón. (213) 251-0041 x100. <mailto:laura@lacehh.org>. <http://www.lacehh.org>.
Homeless Legal Wiki
“Street Lawyer: A WIKI to End and Prevent Homelessness.” <http://wiki.nlchp.org>.
Immigrant Rights list
To spread news, organize, and of course most importantly, for ICE raid response work. <http://lists.riseup.net/www/subscribe/ieira>.
Raza Press & Media Association
“The only Mexican-Raza journalist organization consistently advancing and building revolutionary anti-imperialist media as a strategic component in the liberation of Raza and all oppressed people throughout the world.” <http://razapressassociation.org/blog>.
Recycle for Peace
We need: sculptures, jewelry, rugs, paintings, art books, toys and games, prints, silver, linens, special fabrics, pottery & dishes, small furniture, household items, etc. We provide Estate Disposal Assistance. Tax Deductible. To donate, to schedule a pick-up, or for a schedule of future sales: The Closet Liberal, benefitting Office of the Americas’ Peace and Justice struggle. (323) 295-2306.
Tenants
We are looking for tenants (or people who know of tenants) on the LA City “Section 8” rent subsidy waiting list for a long period of time. Please contact Coalition for Economic Survival (CES), 514 Shatto Place, Suite 270, Los Angeles, CA 90020. (213) 252-4411. <mailto:contactces@earthlink.net>. <http://www.cesinaction.org>.
Women’s Non-Violence Centers
How to Start an Independent Advocacy Center to End Violence Against Women: <http://peek.snipurl.com/29-change>. Cómo iniciar un centro independiente de defensa para poner fin a la violencia contra las mujeres: <http://peek.snipurl.com/30-change>.
Jobs:
CHIRLA
Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights in LA. <http://chirla.org>, click on “Internships and Employment.”
Idealist.org
Worldwide database of Nonprofit and Government Agency jobs. This looks like a very useful resource. <http://www.idealist.org/if/as/Job>.
IRC
International Rescue Committee. <http://www.theirc.org/careers>, click on “Search Jobs and Apply.” International and US locations including LA & San Diego.
High Country News
Job Board. NGOs, green companies, etc. <http://hcn.org>, click on Classified Listings (at the bottom of their webpage)/Employment.
LAANE
LA Alliance for a New Economy. <http://www.laane.org>, click on “About Us”/ “Jobs.”
Media:
Raza Press & Media Association
“The only Mexican-Raza journalist organization consistently advancing and building revolutionary anti-imperialist media as a strategic component in the liberation of Raza and all oppressed people throughout the world.” <http://razapressassociation.org/blog>.
Military, Draft, Counter-Recruitment:
Anti-Draft 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. <mailto:scott@draftresistance.org>. <http://www.draftresistance.org>.
Counter Recruitment (CR)
National Network Opposing the Militarization of Youth (NNOMY). Retains resources & pamphlets and a list of organizations involved in CR work on their website. Check out their “Alternatives to the Military” (it’s on the left side of the page) that lists job resources for those who feel that the military is their only option. <http://www.nnomy.org/joomla>. Resources for Educators to Stop the War: <http://www.educatorstostopthewar.org/antimilitaryrecruitment.htm>.
CR/Spanish
New Counter-Recruitment Website in Spanish. El Proyecto YANO tiene el placer de invitarlos a visitar nuestra nueva página electrónica. <http://projectyano.org/espanol>.
GI Rights
Hotline: (800) 394-9544 & (877) 447- 4487. Email them for sample info cards & stickers with a price list: <mailto:jimhabersf@yahoo.com>. <http://www.objector.org/Cover_Me.html> (* Their website states that the CCCO office is temporarily closed due to the economy. They still post links to other contacts. 2009-11-23.)
Opt-Out
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. More information on their website. <http://www.leavemychildalone.org>.
Opt-Out Facebook Group
<http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=40241387805>.
Post CO Statements
“We Go On Record” provides the first way in which people concerned about a draft can register their objection to war on the web. A project of the Catholic Peace Fellowship. <http://www.wegoonrecord.org>.
Progressive GI Newspaper
“GI Special” Occupation News Bulletin. Since May 2003, Thomas Barton has been distributing this comprehensive daily compilation of news about our government’s immoral war without end. <http://www.williambowles.info/gispecial/2007>.
PTSD Resources
The Wounded Warrior Call-Center: (877) 487-6299, a hotline for injured, wounded or ill former and current Marines, Sailors & their family members. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-TALK (8255). SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education): <http://www.save.org>. Vets 4 Vets: (520) 319-5500, <http://www.vets4vets.us>, a peer support group for recent vets. National Veterans Foundation: (888) 777-4443, <http://www.nvf.org> (this may be a bad URL). We do not vouch for any of these being *progressive* resources.
Recruiter Abuse & Pressure
Need your Help! Collecting stories of kids harassed, lied to, pressured or abused by Military Recruiters for a report by WILPF to the UN Children’s Rights Committee to advance and protect the human rights of our children. Based in Tucson. (520) 312-9988. <http://www.wilpf.org>, <http://www.wilpftucson.org>.
Recruiter Abuse Hotline
(877) 688-6881. <http://peek.snipurl.com/36-change>
Resisters’ Website
<http://www.tomjoad.org>.
Underground War Resisters
House a soldier / resister on the way to Canada. The War Resisters Support Campaign has been inundated with requests considering emigration. (416) 598-1222 or (647) 393-3096. <mailto:resisters@sympatico.ca>.
Migrant Issues:
Southern California Immigration Coalition
A coalition of over 30 organizations covering diverse sectors, such as labor, students, teachers, community-based organization working with immigrants rights, etc. denouncing ICE raids & demanding FULL legalization. (323) 602-3480. <http://www.immigrationcoalition.org>.
Slavery & Trafficking in LA
Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking (CAST), 5042 Wilshire Blvd., #586, LA CA 90036. (213) 365-1906. <http://www.castla.org>.
Undocumented Student Scholarships
Mar 1 deadline for 2010 scholarships. Association of Raza Educators (ARE). Info & applications: <http://www.razaeducators.org/about_projects_scholarship.html>. Information on the Rights of Undocumented Students: <http://www.decolonizing.com/ab540faq.htm>. <mailto:msbarragan22@aol.com>. <http://www.razaeducators.org>.
Police Issues:
CopWatch
Useful for people who have been brutalized, harassed, or had family members murdered by the police. (877) 8-NO-COPS or (562) 252-8501. <mailto:copwatchla@riseup.net> (This email address may be bad. [2009-12..2010-02]). <http://www.copwatchla.org>. <http://copwatchlosangeles.blogspot.com>.
Police Brutality Issues in LA
CopWatch LA: see above. October 22 Coalition LA, <mailto:tiahstarr@hotmail.com> or NY Central office at <mailto:mediocremustard@optonline.net> and ask for a referral to Oct 22 LA. CAHRO (California Association of Human Relations Organizations), 320 West Temple St., #1184, Los Angeles, CA 90012, (213) 974-7601, <http://www.cahro.org>. LA County Human Relations Commission, (213) 737-7463. NAACP Mobile Start online police abuse report form <http://www.naacp.org/research/test/mobile>. Idris Stelley Foundation (ISF, SF Bay area) 24 HR Bilingual Crisis line at (415) 595-8251 for referrals, <http://peek.snipurl.com/35-change>, <http://www.myspace.com/ISFOUNDATION>.
Southern California Immigration Coalition
A coalition of over 30 organizations covering diverse sectors, such as labor, students, teachers, community-based organization working with immigrants rights, etc. denouncing ICE raids & demanding FULL legalization. (323) 602-3480. <http://www.immigrationcoalition.org>.
Political Action:
Activist Letter Writing
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. <http://www.progressivesecretary.org>.
Campus Activism
A national calendar of conferences, actions, etc. of interest to students and others. <http://www.campusactivism.org>.
Immigrant Rights
To spread news, organize, and of course most importantly, for ICE raid response work. <http://lists.riseup.net/www/subscribe/ieira>.
Urgent Action Network
Members call, fax, write or email others for emergency political actions. Office of the Americas, 8124 W. Third St., Ste. 202, Los Angeles, California 90048. (323) 852-9808. <mailto:ooa@igc.org>. <http://www.officeoftheamericas.org>.
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Peace & Justice Muralist
A green building contractor is constructing “the greenest home in San Diego” as his own domicile. He is seeking muralists who share his values in supporting peace and social justice, compassion towards animals/plant-based eating, and the natural world. A number of surfaces in the home will need mural-sized decorations. Contact for details: Hal Brody, Owner, Domiciles For A New America, 3422 Sterne St., San Diego, CA 92106; (619) 222-3825 landline, (619) 549-3826 cell, <mailto:hbrody@sbcglobal.net>.
Poetry Bomb
Feb 27, 2010 deadline. S.A. Griffin, dynamic poet, editor, publisher, performer, actor, father, husband and genius will load a 100 pond military practice bomb (shell) with your poetry and will take it on tour to various cities. He is soliciting poetry and funds for the project. Info & video: <http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1768073198/the-poetry-bomb>. Submissions, hard copy only to Rose of Sharon Press, POB 29171, Los Angeles, CA 90029-0171. The tour start is planned for late April 2010.
Three Strikes Posters
Mar 12, 2010 deadline. CSPG wants to acknowledge the importance of FACTS’ work and help propel their efforts forward by putting out a call for posters to abolish California’s cruel and unusual Three Strikes Law. These will be shown at the 10th Annual Award Dinner for Families to Amend California Three Strikes (FACTS) on Mar 20. <http://www.politicalgraphics.org>, click on “FACTS honors CSPG”.
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Progressive Community:
Electronic Freedom Foundation (EFF): “Court ruling means surveillance of Americans immune from review.’ “District Chief Judge Vaughn Walker ruled, using a technicality, not to examine plaintiff’s claims that judicial oversight should be required with government wiretapping. More at: <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/change-links/message/76755>.
Chuck Kauffman
Chuck runs the Alliance for Global Justice [AFGJ] our Non-Profit fiscal sponsor. He and others had traveled to Haiti to meet with other community works. Chuck Kaufman,on his way home from Haiti, was detained and questioned in New York City. Chuck said, “I told them I was in Haiti. They asked what other countries I’ve visited and what I did there. I described a trip to Hiroshima, Japan and swimming with nurse sharks in Belize. They dropped the subject.” Chuck was held for a couple of hours and missed his connecting flight, forcing him to spend the night in New York. Others were also detained.
Mumia abu Jamal:
SCOTUS reversed a prior ruling now allowing prosecutors to appeal a decision requiring a new sentencing trial. This opens Mumia to a potentially fast-moving execution decree. Anti-death penalty activists and Mumia supporters are on watch for decisions requiring extremely quick action and are exploring other legal options (such as a Presidential action) to protect Mumia’s life. Ongoing news at <http://www.freemumia.com>.
Passings:
Oct 8, Sarge Holtzman (or Holtzmen), age 65, of a heart attack. FNB supporter, community lawyer, community member of the Haight Ashbury district of San Francisco, a marcher with MLK Jr. in Holtzmen’s youth, a founder of a Haight community group which worked to protect the rights of the homeless poor and disinfrancised from discriminating community members. A longer obit at <http://sffnb.org/2009/06/08/chez-gay-cafe>, the 24-Oct-2009 entry.
On or before 2009 Oct 31, Margarito Montes Parra and 14 members of his family and staff, gunned down in Sonora Mexico. High-profile farm-worker organizer, head of the General Popular Union of Workers and Farmers which led squatter protests & agitated for rural land reform by the Mexican government. “This was an attack not just against a union leader but against the work we do... This hurts the work of all of us.” (Quote by Norma Patino, an official of “La Central de Organizaciones Campesinas y Populares,” a.k.a. COCYP.)
2009 Nov 15, Anne Marie Staas Niedorf, age 67. Long time Los Angeles progressive and peace activist, former president of Southern California Americans for Democratic Action and long-time KPFK board member. “She helped me think big thoughts and believe that ONE can make a difference.” (Quote by Kathleen D. Gunnell Saadat on Anne Marie’s Facebook page’s “wall” tab: <http://www.facebook.com/annemarie.staasniedorf>.)
2009 Nov 21, Tilda Sosaya, age 63, of complications from liver cancer. A long-time advocate for the rights of prisoners and their family members, connected with the communities of Stop the War Machine and the Peace and Justice Center in Albuquerque, NM. (Quote by Judy Green from <http://realcostofprisons.org/blog/archives/2009/12/tilda_sosya.html>.
2009 Nov 26, Rev. Maurice “Grant” M. Gallup, age 78, of natural causes. An Episcopal priest and supporter of the Sandinista Revolution, creator of a small school in Nicaragua teaching music, English language and computer classes. <http://andromeda.rutgers.edu/~lcrew/homilygrits/msg00006.html>.)
2009 Dec 26, Dora “Alicia” Sorto Recinos, 8 months pregnant, murdered while carrying her two year old child, in the small community of Trinidad in the department of Cabañas in El Salvador. (The child, who was shot in the leg is receiving medical attention.) A member of the Environmental Committee of Cabañas, Sorto Recinos and her life partner, José Santos Rodríguez, were outspoken opponents of the El Dorado gold mine, which Pacific Rim, a Vancouver, B.C.-based company, is desperate to open despite widespread community and governmental opposition. Other anti-mining activists recently killed in the same community include Ramiro Rivera (gunned down in front of his daughter on Dec 20) and Marcelo Rivera (no relation to Ramiro) who was found tortured and killed, having been disappeared on 2009 Jun 18.
2009 Dec 26, Sister Marilyn Killingham, age 76, from a lingering illness. Longtime DC resident and advocate, leader in the Stand Up for Democracy in DC Coalition advocating DC statehood, former president of the Provisional Government of the Republic of New Africa, human rights advocate, veteran and elder of the Revolutionary Action Movement (RAM). Those wishing more information may contact family by email at <mailto:cmosbywilliams@gmail.com>.
Jan 2, Elizabeth Joyce Cosser a.k.a. “Nan” to family members, passed away in her sleep. Elizabeth Kucinich’s grandmother. “In 1998, she bought her own memorial bench and had it installed in Belhus Woods. ‘I want to enjoy my memorial bench now! It’s no good to me when I’m dead...’ “ (Quote by Elizabeth Kucinich from <http://www.salem-news.com/articles/january072010/nan_ek.php>.)
Jan 4, Tsutomu Yamaguchi, age 93, in Nagasaki, Japan, of stomach cancer. the only official survivor of both atomic blasts to hit Japan in World War II. Referring to the second blast, “suddenly the same white light filled the room... I thought the mushroom cloud had followed me from Hiroshima...” “I could have died on either of those days... Everything that follows is a bonus.” (Quotes by Yamaguchi from The Independent and the Mainichi Daily News, respectively via an article at <http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/07/world/asia/07yamaguchi.html?ref=global-home>.)
Jan 5, George Willoughby, age 95. Peace activist, teacher in non-violence. “Well, we saw the need to do something, so we did.” (Paraphrased from a remembrance by Gregory A. Barne via <http://www.wri-irg.org/node/9522>.) You can contact the family via Sally Willoughby at <mailto:willowbee@juno.com> or 340 Pine St., Deptford, NJ 08096.
Jan 5, Charles August Schlund, III. Targeted Individual and government whistle blower. “Most Americans are free and have the pursuit of happiness and the rights guaranteed to them in the American Constitution. Those of us who are witnesses or dissidents are tortured, controlled, imprisoned or assassinated.” (Quote by Schlund from <http://www.heyokamagazine.com/HEYOKA.6.CharlesSchlund.Interview.htm>.)
Jan 9, Tom Condit, age 72, after an illness. A dedicated activist for 42 years with the Peace and Freedom Party, involved in unions, peace groups, civil rights groups, socialist organizations, and study groups, a national officer in the SDS in the 1960s, a P&F Party primary candidate in California for US President (1984) and for Attorney General (1998). Donations in Tom’s memory on behalf of the campaign of his wife, Marsha Feinland, for US Senate as the candidate of the Peace and Freedom Party to “Feinland for Senate,” 2217-1/2 McGee Street, Berkeley CA 94703. He had intended to spend the next ten months working hard on her campaign.
Jan 9, Mayor Ken Genser, age 59, passed away peacefully with family & close friends by his side, having been ill since being hospitalized for respiratory problems in October. The Mayor of Santa Monica and longtime member of SM’s City Council, advocate for quality-of-life issues and affordable housing, opposing large-scale plans for commercial development in SM. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Ocean Park Community Center (<http://www.opcc.net>).
Jan 16, Edmond Kovacs, age 85 after hospitalization which revealed an aggressive cancer that had spread to his lungs. WWII veteran, lifelong socialist and member ot the Trotskyist Socialist Workers Party, blacklisted by McCarthyists, as Theodore Edwards was a longtime host of a weekly KPFK radio program, once expelled from the SWP, a founding member of Socialist Action.
Jan 17, Jyoti Basu, age 85, after being admitted to a hospital with bronchial pneumonia.He was nearly India’s first Communist leader
Jan 21, Maurice Grossman, age 82 of complications following heart surgery. Gay rights and human rights activist, helped found the Alliance Fund, a community-grants program. “He’s probably registered more people to vote in Pima County [AZ] than any other living person,... And he always did that in outfits like an Uncle Sam hat, or a red, white and blue boa.” (Quote by Doug Noffsinger from <http://www.azstarnet.com/news/local/article_127fe247-8068-5b26-a979-df16fb9fc0c5.html?mode=storyPatty>.)
Jan 25, Air America Media, of Chapter 7 bankruptcy after nearly 6 years of broadcasting and other operations. “Those [media] companies that remain are facing audience fragmentation as a result of new media technologies, are often saddled with crushing debt, and have generally found it difficult to obtain operating or investment capital from traditional sources of funding.” (From a statement on <http://airamerica.com>.)
Needing Support:
Jack Herer (“The Emperor Wears No Clothes” author and marijuana activist) has had a health crisis. Updates and information on how to help his family: <http://www.jackherer.com/Updates.htm>. (Continuing to need support as of 2009-12-24.)
Anti-nuclear activist Ak Malten has been diagnosed with colonic cancer and will receive surgery to get rid of it in near future. His prognosis is good as it does not appear to have metastasized. (Per Francis A. Boyle: “Ak and his friends went out to the Nevada test site while they were still blowing off nuclear bombs in order to stop it. [They] got onto the site and notified the “authorities” that they were there. [But] they deliberately and maliciously blew off the bomb right under Ak and his friends.”) Contact details: Pro Peaceful Energy Use, c/o Ak Malten, Fangmanweg 66, 6862EK Oosterbeek, The Netherlands; Tel:+31.26.7851437, Tel: +31.642237512 (Mobile ph.); Ak Malten <mailto:ak.malten@hccnet.nl>; <http://www.cornnet.nl/~akmalten>. (2010-01-17)
aiti Earthquake Recovery: Some options recommended by people in our progressive community: <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/change-links/message/76502>. In addition, Haiti permaculture relief/restoration projects: <http://www.permaculturehaiti.org>.
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