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May 2002 *** Calendar |
Wednesday, May 1, National Walkout Day (to oppose Bush War and other government shenanigans) Rally. 5PM, Kennedy Path, Lewiston. Tom Whitney, 743-2183
Wednesday, May 1-5, Festival del Pueblo, The voice of the people calls out demanding justice! For those of us who are sick and tired of being cold all winter, of living on too little food, on too liffle money, of being hamssed for being the wrung color, those of us who are tired of struggling just to survive will come together in Boston ma struggle to truly live... This is the Festival del Pueblo! A 5-day celebration of resistance, of community, and of freedom. FMI www.festivaldelpueblo.org
Wednesday, May 1 (+ next two Wednesdaysjl, Basics of Starting a Business, 9:30-12:30, Bangor. Women, Work, and Community, 800-442-2092
Thursday, May 2, “People and the Land” (Middle East conflict) video shown, 7 PM, Blue Hill Public Libraiy. Peninsula Peace and Justice, 326-4405 or robbins@downeast.net
Thursday, May 2, “Peace and Violence in the Middle East” w/Cherie Brown of National Coalition Building Institute, time TBA, Ludcke Aud.. UNE, Portland, 882-8022, www.NCBI.org
Friday, May 3, Living Wage Rally, noon-2 PM, Hall of Flags, State Capitol, Augusta. Maine Runil Workers Coalition, 783-4208 or mrwc@gwi.net
Friday, May 3-4, Maine Land Conservation Conference, Brunswick High School. Maine Coast Heritage Trust, 729-7366 or www.mcht.org
Saturday May 4, Bridges of Respect Conference, Downeast GLSEN - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (Gay/Lesbian/Straight Education Network) and others announce the 4th one-day conference for GLBTQ youth, other youth, and adult supporters, John Bapst High school in Bangor, Peter Rees, 667-2358
Saturday, May 4, Peace Action Maine’s Annual Meeting will be held at the Allen Avenue Unitarian Universalist Church, 524 Allen Avenue. Portland on Details forthcoming, 772-0680
Saturday, May 4, Tour of the future Presumpscot River Preserve, 9-1 1AM, Tour the property That will become the Presumpscot River Preserve, this hike is limited to 20 people. Call Portland Trails’ office, 775-2411, to reserve a place
Sunday, May 5, Pax Christi (Catholic peace and justice group) annual assembly w/speaker Lucy Poulin, St. Maty’s School, Bangor. Charlotte Heibold. Pax Christi, 223-5096
Monday, May 6, Department of Marine Resources public hearing regarding aquaculture regulations. Eastport Marine Trade Center, 6PM, 16 Deep Cove Road
Tuesday, May 7, Department of Marine Resources public hearing regarding aquaculture regulations, Ellsworth Middle School Cafeteria, 6PM, 24 Forest Avenue, off Rt 1A
Wednesday, May 8, Department of Marine Resources public hearing regarding aquaculture regulations, Yarmouth High School Cafeteria, 6PM, 286 West Elm St. (rear of parking lot)
Thursday, May 9, Maine Initiatives Annual Awards Dinner, 5 PM, Taste of Maine Rest., Route One, Woolwich. ME lint., 622-6294. meinit@gwi.net or www.maineinitiatives.org
Thursday, May 9, In Harm’s Way: Toxic Threats to Child Development, Training Programs for Health Professionals, Boston, address the role that enviromnental chemicals may play in learning and developmental disorders; the role of health professionals as public health advocates, sponsored by: Greater Boston Physicians for Social Responsibility and Boston University School of Medicine
Saturday, May 11th, Volunteer Work Day: Lyseth/Moore Trail. 9AM, help construct link from Lyseth School to Pine Grove Park, bring rakes, shovels, dippers, gloves and water. Meet at the Allen Avenue trailhead. call Portland Trails, 775-2411
Saturday, May 11, learn more about the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) and how to oppose its negative effects, Augusta area. Sebna Stemlieb, 725-7675
Wednesday, May 15, REEL Men Gathering, a social/cinema night for gay/bi men & gay/bi identified transmen of all ages. Gay cinema, good food, relaxed atmosphere, great conversation, 7-1O PM, Lewiston, FMI Sean at 786-4697 or acla@gwi.net
Friday, May 17, 20th anniversary Against the Tide dinner. 6 PM, Woodfords Congregational Church, Portland. Maine People’s Alliance. 797-0967
Saturday, May 18, Volunteer Work Day: Hall School Trail Volunteer Work Day: Hall School Trail, 9AM, Join us in clearing a trail along Capisic Brook. Bring shovels, pruners. hainl-loppers and wheelbarrows if you have them, call Portland Trails, 775-2411
Sunday, May 19, Rep Tom Allen will speak at the Allen Avenue UU Church, 524 Allen Avenue, Portland, noon. returning from a trip to Afghanistan and China, 772-0680
Wednesday, May 22, “Global Village or Global Pillage” (dangers of the global economy) video, 6 PM, Free Libraiy, Belfast. Peace and Justice Group of Waldo County, 338-4920
May 30-June 1, Justice Studies Association fourth annual conference, Portland. JSA. P0 Box 262, Voorheesville, NY 12186, gezellig@global2000.net
Friday, May 31, “The Democratic Promise: Saul Minsky and His Legacy” and Jim Hightower speech video, 7 PM, Peace and Justice Center of Eastern Maine, 170 Park St., Bangor, free. P&J Center. 942-9343 or info@peacectr.org
Upcoming
Saturday, June 1, Green Futures Fair promoting a sustainable environment and renewable energy, all day, waterfront boathouse, Belfast. Green Future Far. do Kaia Peterson, AEI, 338-5859
Sunday, June 9: “Walk with the Ones You Love” walk for safe schools and streets, cities throughout Maine. 879-0480, msoproject@gwi.net or see their website at www.mainespeakout.org
Saturday & Sunday, June 22-23, Green Independent Party Convention at the Atrium at Cooks Corner in Brunswick
June 28-July 3, Animal Rights 2002, Exposing & Challenging Daily Terror against Animals, Washington DC, demonstration, workshops, & netwoiking, FMI www.animalrights2002.org or 1-888-FARM-USA
On-Going Peace Vigils
Please see this link.
On-Going Meetings and Events
First Sundays, Merry Meeting Green meetings, (unless a holiday weekend) September meeting will be on the 9th instead of the 2nd). Katahdin Center meets on the LAST Sunday of the month except in summer. The Katahdin Center is the education/research wing of the Green Party FMI 443-9005
Third Sundays, Progressive Radio Today heard on WBCQ shortwave radio 7415 kHz from Monticello, ME, provides listeners with insightful, informative, and progressive outlooks on current events with your host Michael John Carley. FMI VFPUN@aol.com
First Mondays, Peace Action Maine Disarmament Committee meets on the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. on the 4th floor of the Peace and Justice Center in Portland, FMI 772-0680
Second Mondays, Peace Action Board meets at 5:45 pm on the 4th floor of the Peace and Justice Center in Portland, FMI 772-0680
Second Tuesdays, Conscience Conservations, films and discussions, 6 - 8 pm, sponsored by Peace Action Maine, Peace & Justice Center, Portland, 772-0680
Second & Fourth Tuesdays of the month, PACT (People Against Corporate Tyranny) meetings, a grassroots organization working to end the violation of human tights and environmental exploitation at the hands of corporate domination, 7PM. Peace & Justice Center, 4th Floor, 1 Pleasant St (above Hi Bombay). FMIL smegan@endwar.com
Wednesday evenings, Sound Ecology, 7:30 p.m., locally produced environmental and ecological public affairs show on WMPG Community Radio, in the greater Portland area on 90.9 or 104.1 FM or listen to the live stream at www.soundecology.org or www.wmpg.org (Host of this year's Homelessness Marathon)
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