July
1 • Monday
Forum:
With Amitis Motevalli and Mark LeVine. 7:30-9:30 PM. Free, donations
welcome. RSVPs advised. Levantine Cultural Center,
Blvd., LA.
July 3 • Friday
Political
Meeting: PSL on
Down with the Right-wing Coup in
a Reality in
Office,
<mailto:la@socialismandliberation.org>.
<http://www.pslweb.org>.
July 4 •
Saturday
Community Event:
Parade & Fancy Dress Swim
July 4th Parade & Fancy Dress Swim Against
Malaria. 9 AM parade;
11:30 AM swim.
<mailto:herleyjim@yahoo.com>.
<http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=97506463263>.)
Community Event:
Farce of July
Music and Art Concert. 6-11 PM. $10 suggested donation. Liliflor
Collective Studios, 2026 E.
<http://www.myspace.com/xicanorecordsandfilm>.
July 9 •
Thursday
Conference: Farm
Worker Rights for Youth Sponsored
by the UFW,
Free, RSVP. La
x211. <http://www.ufwaction.org/ufw/events/july9/details.tcl
July 10 • Friday
Film: "Mississippi Chicken”
Film by John Fiege exploring the world of a
community of undocumented workers living in a
rundown trailer park adjacent to a major poultry
plant in Canton, MS. Regular meeting of the
"Potluck for Progressives." Potluck 6:30 PM; film
7:30, Open Forum 9-9:30 PM. Unitarian
Universalist Church in Anaheim, 511 South Harbor
Blvd. at the SW corner with Santa Ana, Anaheim.
(714) 758-1050. <http://www.uuchurchoc.org>. (ADDED 2009-07-06)
July 11 • Saturday
Political Action: Health Care
March to Rep. Waxman’s office followed by rally,
press conference and public outreach across the
district at shopping centers, parks, residences,
etc. 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM. La Cienega & Third St.,
LA. No phone number.
<mailto:julesdubois84@hotmail.com>.
<http://lasinglepayer.org/>. (UPDATED 2009-07-09)
Political Meeting: OC Peace Coalition
General Meeting. Repeats Second & Fourth
Saturdays monthly. 10 AM. St. Joseph Center, 480
S. Batavia, Orange (look for signs directing you
to the meeting room). (714) 637-8313. <http://ocpeace.org>. (ADDED 2009-07-10)
Political Meeting: SF8 Victory Party
To celebrate the victory of four of the last five
defendants known as the San Francisco 8!
(Francisco Torres may still face trial as he did
not have his case resolved by Monday 6 July.) 2
PM. AFIBA Center, 5730 Crenshaw Blvd., LA. (424) 200-4968. (ADDED 2009-07-09)
Political Action: Great American Peace March
Also July 12 in Long Beach & July 13 in San
Diego. Assembly 6 PM; March 7 PM; Rally 8 PM in
all cities. Sponsored by Mary Hath Spokane, “a
Peace Prophet.” Location specifics TBA. Contact
via their website. <http://www.greatamericanpeacemarch.com>. (ADDED 2009-07-04)
July 12 • Sunday
Classes: Converging Storms
"Converging Storms '09: The Crises of Energy,
Capitalism, and the Environment." Studies for
Global Justice. July 12 - Aug. 23, every Sunday.
2:30-6 PM with refreshment break. $40; $10-30 low
income. RSVP early to insure a spot. Church of
Truth, 690 E. Orange Grove Blvd. (between Fair
Oaks & Lake), Pasadena. (626) 628-3068.
<mailto:info@studiesforglobaljustice.org>.
<http://www.studiesforglobaljustice.org> or
<http://www.convergingstorms.org>. (ADDED 2009-06-29.)
July 15 • Wednesday
Film: Iran & America
“Iran/America: Then and Now (1979-2009).”
Screening & panel discussion. The film “America
So Beautiful” is about the odyssey of a group of
Iranian immigrants in Los Angeles, trying to find
their place in America amidst the unfolding of
the 1979 Iran hostage crisis. Sponsored by
CodePink. 7:30-10 PM. Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana
Ave., Santa Monica. (310) 657-5511.
<mailto:jordane@levantinecenter.org>.
<http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=136348801223>. (ADDED 2009-07-09)
July 17 • Friday
Forum: CA Constitutional Convention?
How and why. 6:15-9:30 PM talk; followed by
community reception. Free, RSVP. Broad
Stage/Santa Monica College, 1310 Eleventh St.
Santa Monica. (415) 946-8725 or (415) 946-8705.
<mailto:mfeinstein@feinstein.org>.
<http://www.repaircalifornia.org/santamonica>. (ADDED 2009-07-10)
Forum: Afghanistan
With Tom Hayden, Lila Garrett & Sonali Kolhatkar.
6:30-10 PM. Topanga Community House, 1440 N.
Topanga Canyon Blvd. in the Canyon, Topanga.
(310) 455-9389.
<http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid•227832935222>. (ADDED 2009-07-02)
July 18 • Saturday
Film: “FUEL”
An award winning film about alternative fuel &
energy sources and a Local / Organic Food Feast!
Trailer: <http://www.thefuelfilm.com>. Ventura.
Email for Tickets and info:
<mailto:earthworks_works@yahoo.com>. (ADDED 2009-06-26)
Talk: King & Gandhi
“King's Journey to Gandhian Nonviolence” by
Stanford Professor Dr. Clayborne Carson. Talk
10:30 AM; reception at Noon. Free; RSVP. Cal Poly
Pomona, Bronco Student Center, Ursa Minor Room,
Second Floor, 3801 W. Temple Ave., Pomona. (909)
869-3868. <mailto:tsethia@csupomona.edu> or
<mailto:ahimsacenter@csupomona.edu>.
<http://www.csupomona.edu/~ahimsacenter>. (ADDED 2009-07-04)
July 19 • Sunday
Class: King & Gandhi
“Nonviolence For Solving Problems in the
Community” workshop by Dr. Bernard Lafayette, Jr.
2:30-7 PM; includes dinner. $50; RSVP
recommended. On campus location TBA; Cal Poly
Pomona, 3801 W. Temple Ave., Pomona. (909)
869-3868. <mailto:tsethia@csupomona.edu> or
<mailto:ahimsacenter@csupomona.edu>.
<http://www.csupomona.edu/~ahimsacenter>. (ADDED 2009-07-04)
July 24 • Friday
Conference: Community Health
New Perspectives on Community Health and Air
Quality Conference. For elected officials, public
health professionals, grassroots organizers,
environmental justice communities & environmental
activists. South Coast Air Quality Management
District (SCAQMD). 8 AM - 5 PM. RSVP. USC,
Davidson Conference Center, SW corner of Figueroa
St. and Jefferson Blvd., LA. (909) 396-2432.
<mailto:communityhealthconference@aqmd.gov>.
<http://www.aqmd.gov/pubinfo/events/communityhealthairqualityconf>.
(ADDED 2009-06-30)
July 25 • Saturday
Benefit: 50 Years Of Cuba's Revolution
"Noche Cubana: Cuba Party & Fundraiser."
Celebrate 50 Years Of Cuba's Revolutionary
Struggle! A Night of Music, Food, Film, Dancing &
Solidarity with Cuba. 7 PM - Midnight. $5-10
donation, RSVP includes food, drink and raffle.
Casa Princesa, 4527 York Blvd, LA (Eagle Rock).
(213) 251-1025. <mailto:answerla@answerla.org>.
RSVP:
<http://www.pephost.org/site/Survey?ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS&SURVEY_ID=5560>.
<http://www.answerla.org/>. (ADDED 2009-07-04)
July 30 • Thursday
Benefit: IDEPSCA
IDEPSCA’s Annual Dinner. Instituto de Educacion
Popular del Sur de California (Southern
California Institute of the Peoples’ Education).
6 PM. $55. LA Design Center, 5955 S. Western
Ave., LA. (213) 252-2952.
<mailto:gala@idepsca.org>. <http://www.idepsca.org>. (ADDED 2009-03-29.)
August 1 • Saturday
Political Action: Stop US Threats on Iran
Stop War On Iran is coordinating nationwide
actions opposing U.S. threats on Iran. Help
organize an action and boycott the Phony State
Department/NED pro-war events on July 25. (212)
633-6646. <mailto:stopwaroniran@safewebmail.com>.
<http://www.StopWarOnIran.org>. (ADDED 2009-07-10)
August 4 • Tuesday
Community Event: Tia Chucha’s
Tia Chucha's 3rd Annual Celebration of Community
& Culture. Performances by: Very Be Careful,
ZocaloZûe, La Santa Cecilia, Kayamanan NG Lahi,
Luis J. Rodriguez, Temachtia Quetzalcoatl. 7 PM.
LA's Oasis @ the Ford Ampitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga
Blvd. E., Hollywood. (818) 528-4511.
<mailto:info@tiachucha.com>.
<http://tiachucha.com>.
<http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=111645191896>. (ADDED 2009-07-04)
August 9 • Sunday
Community Event: Palestine Picnic
Volleyball, Soccer, Backgammon, Raffle, Free Face
painting. Food includes kebab, hummus, falafel,
salad, beverages, coffee, fruit and more. 11 AM;
Food 1:00-3:30 PM. $10 suggested donation. Mason
Regional Park, Shelter #6, 18712 University Dr.,
Irvine. (760) 917-2572, (951) 965-6911, (714)
231-8403 or (951) 961-0797.
<mailto:info@al-awdacal.org>. <http://al-awdacal.org>. (ADDED 2009-06-27.)
October 17 • Saturday
Community Event: CSPG’s 20th
Center for the Study of Political Graphics’ 20th
Anniversary. Honoring: Juan Fuentes David Kunzle
and June Wayne. 6:30 PM buffet dinner & silent
auction; 8 PM program. Union Station, 800 N.
Alameda, Downtown LA. (323) 653-4662.
<mailto:cspgweb@politicalgraphics.org>.
<http://www.politicalgraphics.org>. (ADDED 2009-07-09)
Announcements
Job Resources:
High Country News Job Board
<http://hcn.org>, click on Classifieds/Employment. (ADDED 2009-06-27)
Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights in LA
(CHIRLA) [Updated by proofreader.]
LA. CHIRLA Policy Advocate and Temporary Campaign
Phone Operator positions currently open in LA.
<http://chirla.org>, click on "Internships and
Employment." (CL 2009-07; updated 2009-07-09)
LA Alliance for a New Economy (LAANE)
Office in LA. Current Paid Positions:
Research/Policy Analyst; IT Director; Sr.
Communications Specialist; Economic Justice
Community Organizer. <http://www.laane.org>;
click on “About Us”/ “Jobs.” (ADDED 2009-07-09)