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Portland Area Kucinich Meet-up on January 3rd, 2008, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the Meg Perry Center on 644 Congress St. in Portland, Me. This is a chance to meet other Kucinich supporters and to discuss strategies for the upcoming democratic caucus. All are welcome to attend and learn more about the Kucinich campaign in Maine. FMI: Contact mainekucinich [at] inbox [dot] com or www.denniskucinich.meetup.com/398/ | ||
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Start: Jan 5 2008 - 10:00am
End: Jan 6 2008 - 5:00pm
SAVE THE DATE!! January 5-6, 2008 (Saturday and Sunday) An open planning committee (join us!) is setting up a weekend gathering to plan coordinated actions in Maine around the fifth anniversary of the US invasion and occupation of Iraq in mid-March. . Location of the gathering is at the Meg Perry Center at 644 Congress in Portland (overnight housing is available). Start: 8:30 pm
As the attacks and counterattacks escalate, the claims and disclaimers multiply, and political hopefuls try to claw their way to the top, rock and roll and comedy comes to the rescue: by popular demand, The Incumbents make a return appearance to The Gold Room, 512 Warren Ave. in Portland, on Saturday, January 5, starting at 8:30 p.m. Rolling your eyes at the antics of the Dems, Repubs and everyone in between? Iraqed to the hilt, Iraned to the max, and scandaled beyond all limits? The Incumbents will help you start the New Year laughing, | ||
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Start: Jan 5 2008 - 10:00am
End: Jan 6 2008 - 5:00pm
SAVE THE DATE!! January 5-6, 2008 (Saturday and Sunday) An open planning committee (join us!) is setting up a weekend gathering to plan coordinated actions in Maine around the fifth anniversary of the US invasion and occupation of Iraq in mid-March. . Location of the gathering is at the Meg Perry Center at 644 Congress in Portland (overnight housing is available). | ||
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Collective present Ed Askew with Joshua Burkett, and Big Blood in concert on Monday, January 7, 2008 from 8:30 to 11:00 PM. This is an all-ages event, with a suggested donation of $5-$10. Ed Askew is a legendary outsider folk artist whose first LP, “Ask the Unicorn,” was released in 1969 on the legendary New York underground ESP-DISK label, home to Pearls Before Swine, The Fugs, Sun Ra, The Godz, etc. His second LP, “Little Eyes,” went unreleased in 1970, but has recently been issued on the De Stijl label. Both albums | ||
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Start: 6:30 pm
Help the Peace and Justice Group plan events for this winter and spring. Please join us: Peace and Justice Group of Waldo County meeting is on Tuesday, January 8 at 6:30 PM at the Unitarian-Universalist Church, 37 Miller St. (behind the Library) in Belfast. Please join us! All are welcome at our meetings. If you can’t make it to a meeting you can still participate. We encourage you to initiate projects and bring them to our attention for discussion. We may be able to help you to work on these and/or co-sponsor them. | ||
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Join Us for a Candlelight Vigil a Circle of HOPE State House Hall of Flags at 5:00 PM on Wednesday January 9th. Help us STOP the Governor’s proposed cuts that hurt:
Maine has worked hard for many years to build public structures that serve the common good. Don’t let them crumble! | ||
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http://tinyurl.com/234h54 Mark your calendar. This January 11th is the 6th anniversary of the first transfer of detainees to Guantanamo Bay. To mark the occasion we are taking part in a worldwide protest denouncing torture and unlawful detentions. The largest protest will be in Washington http://tinyurl.com/248trt but nation-wide Peace Action affiliates will mark this day with their own actions. Find out about the local events happening that day near you, here http://tinyurl.com/2dquuu. Orange jumpsuits provided… http://tinyurl.com/2xekcj Start: 7:00 pm
“Loose Change—Final Cut” is the third installment of the documentary that asks the tough questions about the 9/11 attacks and related events. This movie hopes to be the catalyst for a new independent investigation, in which the family members receive answers to their questions, and the TRUE PERPETRATORS of this horrendous crime are PROSECUTED and PUNISHED.”—from http://www.loosechangethefinalcut.com/ Time and place: 7:00 p.m. Friday January 11th A discussion will follow the film. Start: 7:00 pm
Stephen Sokol will speak this Friday, January 11, at the Allen Avenue Unitarian Universalist Church on his experiences as a doctor working in Darfur. He will speak at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome. | ||
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The 207 Collective would like to welcome all interested anarchists, activists and friends to the second New England sub-regional Assembly of the NorthEast Anarchist Network (NEAN). The assembly will have a strong focus on organizing, networking and building community involvement. This is the perfect place for individuals to plug into local groups, projects and events. Never been to an anarchist assembly or event? Everyone is welcome! Come learn about the movement and connect with like-minded individuals, by yourself or with a friend. Want Start: 6:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm
Celebrating Community Music, dinner and a meeting to celebrate the release of a proposal for the Adams School Saturday January 12 6-10pm at the East End Community School, North St., Munjoy Hill, Portland, ME Community Potluck Dinner with delicious local food: 6-6:30 Community Meeting about the Community Building Collaborative’s proposal for the Adams Community Living and Learning Center: 6:30-8pm Music from the Hill with Sontiago, the Aserela Dancers and more: 8-10pm On January 12th, the Community Building Collaborative is hosting an | ||
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Filmed during the Iraq War, this documentary dissects America’s military machine with a keen eye to answering the question: Why does America engage in war? Through personal stories of soldiers, government officials, scholars, journalists and innocent victims, the film examines the political and economic interests and ideological factors, past and present, behind American militarism. Winner of the 2005 Sundance Grand Jury Award. | ||
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Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
You are invited to take part in a COMMUNITY FORUM for the PORTLAND FOOD COOPERATIVE. Hear from those currently involved in bringing a food co-op to Portland, share your thoughts and get your questions answered. What is a food co-op? How does a co-op benefit Portland? What does it mean to be a member of a co-op? What’s the status of the Portland co-op? When: Tuesday, January 15th (7-9pm) Where: Williston West Church, Thomas street (in the West End off Spring Street) www.myspace.com/portlandfoodcoop | ||
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Start: 7:30 pm
Join us for a panel discussion tomorrow night featuring Matt Schlobohm, founding organizer of MFTC, and Peter Riggs of the Forum on Democracy and Trade “Reimagining Globalism: Maine in the World’s Economy” Panel Bates College, Wed. Jan. 16th, 7:30 pm | ||
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Start: 7:00 pm
You’re invited to the Community Building Collaborative Meeting Thursday January 17th at 7pm at the Munjoy Hill House, 92 Congress St., Portland, ME We had a great event on Saturday, Celebrating Community with about 50 people sharing food, conversation and feedback on the CBC’s Adams Community Living and Learning Center proposal. After the meeting, local hip hop artist Sontiago and Aserela’s Acholi Choir and Dancers performed. People were supportive of the proposal and also some great feedback on what didn’t work and where we needed to work more to develop Start: 7:30 pm
WINNER OF 26 INTERNATIONAL AWARDS! 10 Audience Choice Awards including the 2004 Sundance Film Festival. | ||
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We gather from 7-9 PM this coming Saturday at Portland Yoga Studio, 616 Congress St. in Portland. To celebrate our 10th year offering the Dances of Universal Peace at Portland Yoga Studio, I’ve selected, as usual, several more dances than we have time for. That allows us to follow the spirit of the moment. These are those that draw me for January: Heenay Mah Tov—a Jewish dance expressing our joy in community I’m Opening Up in Sweet Surrender, a lovely dance expressing our openness to the new year “Use us for the purpose that thy wisdom chooseth,” the words of Hazrat Start: 8:00 pm
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WHAT: A benefit to raise money for humanitarian aid to Darfur The Flatbread Company, The NAACP Portland Chapter, The Center for African Heritage, The Foglight Collective, and Peace Action Maine are proud to present Glenn Jones, Arborea, and Prisma in concert at The Meg Perry Center, 644 Congress Street in Portland, Maine on January 19, 2008 from 8:00 to 11:00 PM. This is an all ages event. Donations | ||
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Date: Sunday, January 20, 2008 Time: First service 9:00 a.m.; Second service 11:00 a.m. Where: Allen Avenue Unitarian Universalist Church, 524 Allen Avenue, Portland, Maine 04103, Phone: 207-797-7240 The Social Action Committee of the Allen Avenue Unitarian Universalist Church presents information to challenge members and friends to begin fully participating in activities to mitigate harm to our Earth and all its inhabitants. Local environmental organizations will provide information on transportation, energy, local foods options and more. Start: 1:00 pm
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END THE BARS: MAINE PRISONER ADVOCACY FORUM | ||
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Start: 10:00 am
Hello MFTC Coalition members, Supporters of the Informed Growth Act and ally organizations: AS many of you know, there is a bill before the legislature this session to amend the Informed Growth Act and compromise its effectiveness. We are concerned about the amendment as it stands AND about the potential for it to morph into a more extreme measure through additional amendments. We are working with allies in the legislature to defeat the amendment and will be calling on all of you in the coming weeks. Start: 7:00 pm
Benefit: Films and Music We are raising money to get a volunteer caravan on the road to New Orleans AND for housing rights organizing work Wednesday January 23rd 7pm Films will be shown at 7pm, followed by questions and discussion. Video shorts will bring people up to date on the struggle for the Right to Return to New Orleans. Learn about the International Solidarity Days of Action and what you can do to stand up with New Orleans. Music at 8:30 | ||
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Start: 7:30 pm
Meg Perry Center, 644 Congress St, Portland, ME Burma, the country of the Golden Pagodas, strangled by a military junta. A pipeline built by two oil companies, TOTAL and UNOCAL. Slave labor, rape and murder are the results of the joint venture with the military. Doe vs. UNOCAL, the first lawsuit of its kind. Fifteen indigenous people battle head to head with two corporate giants in the U.S. courts.A story of Victory. | ||
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End: 9:00 pm
A WINDOW INTO IRAN presented by Peaceworks and Peace Action Maine Despite Iran’s contributions in the cultural world and its significant geopolitical position in the Middle East, most Americans know little about this land. In the face of U.S. threats to execute a military attack against Iran, it is crucial that we learn more about Iranian culture, its people, its political landscape and the history of U.S. foreign policy in the region. We will have brief presentations from the following people followed by ample time for questions, concerns and discussion: Start: 7:00 pm
Start: Jan 25 2008 - 7:00pm
End: Jan 27 2008 - 4:00pm
“Speaking Peace in a World of Conflict” NVC Trainer Peggy Smith Friday, January 25th-Sunday January 27th at Old South Congregational Church, Farmington Tuition requested: $100 adults; $35 college students (scholarships available for all) Sponsored by Maine Department of Peace Campaign and Justice & Witness Ministry of Old South Church For registration information contact Lynn Ellis at 491-5064or email her at lellis [at] mainedop [dot] org Friday, 7-9PM (free introduction with option to enroll for the weekend). Saturday 9-5; Sunday 11-4PM. $100 Tuition requested. College | ||
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Start: Jan 25 2008 - 7:00pm
End: Jan 27 2008 - 4:00pm
“Speaking Peace in a World of Conflict” NVC Trainer Peggy Smith Friday, January 25th-Sunday January 27th at Old South Congregational Church, Farmington Tuition requested: $100 adults; $35 college students (scholarships available for all) Sponsored by Maine Department of Peace Campaign and Justice & Witness Ministry of Old South Church For registration information contact Lynn Ellis at 491-5064or email her at lellis [at] mainedop [dot] org Friday, 7-9PM (free introduction with option to enroll for the weekend). Saturday 9-5; Sunday 11-4PM. $100 Tuition requested. College Start: 10:00 am
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ANNUAL WORKSHOP (AM) AND PLANNING MEETING (PM) Maine War Tax Resisters and WTR Supporters | ||
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Start: Jan 25 2008 - 7:00pm
End: Jan 27 2008 - 4:00pm
“Speaking Peace in a World of Conflict” NVC Trainer Peggy Smith Friday, January 25th-Sunday January 27th at Old South Congregational Church, Farmington Tuition requested: $100 adults; $35 college students (scholarships available for all) Sponsored by Maine Department of Peace Campaign and Justice & Witness Ministry of Old South Church For registration information contact Lynn Ellis at 491-5064or email her at lellis [at] mainedop [dot] org Friday, 7-9PM (free introduction with option to enroll for the weekend). Saturday 9-5; Sunday 11-4PM. $100 Tuition requested. College Start: 3:00 pm
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The Addams-Melman House in Bath is going to begin holding a community pot luck on the last Sunday of every month* from 3-5 pm. The first one will be January 27 at our house at 212 Centre St in Bath. You are all invited to attend. The pot lucks will sometimes have a video, a musician, a guest speaker, or just a community discussion. Best wishes for a better year in 2008. Mary Beth, Karen and Bruce 443-9502 | ||
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Start: Jan 30 2008 - 9:00am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 9:00pm
The show, “Human Iraq,” consists of portraits painted by Phil Weyenberg of Iraqis and other people involved in or affected by the war. Some were done from photographs taken by P.A.M. director Danny Muller on his many trips to Iraq. Also included in the exhibit are collage works by Nancy Bell Scott. These mostly abstract pieces touch on impressions of the war as well as other experiences common to most human beings in our world. Start: 5:00 pm
Come to the Community Development Committee Meeting on January 30th at 5pm at City Hall Rm 209 | ||
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Start: Jan 30 2008 - 9:00am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 9:00pm
The show, “Human Iraq,” consists of portraits painted by Phil Weyenberg of Iraqis and other people involved in or affected by the war. Some were done from photographs taken by P.A.M. director Danny Muller on his many trips to Iraq. Also included in the exhibit are collage works by Nancy Bell Scott. These mostly abstract pieces touch on impressions of the war as well as other experiences common to most human beings in our world. Start: 7:00 pm
The Community Building Collaborative will have a meeting this Thursday at 92 Congress St. at 7pm. We would love to see you there! On the draft agenda for Thursday: Planning for our 2/13 Community Meeting at the Adams School 6-8pm (this
is confirmed) choosing a topic for the meeting, assigning tasks Start: 7:30 pm
Peace Action Maine will host a screening of the documentary film “Winter Soldier” at the Meg Perry Center on 644 Congress St. The event is a fundraiser for the Maine members of Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW) who will be participating in the “Winter Soldier: Iraq & Afghanistan” investigation this upcoming March. The suggested donation for the event is $10. For more information, contact 772-0680. | ||
