Baltimore Activist Alert - Part 3

WIB Frederick vigil – May 6

40] Film ARNA'S CHILDREN – May 6

41] Silent vigil at Homewood Friends – May 6

42] THE TRUE STORY OF CHE GUEVARA – May 6

43] Walter Reed vigil – May 6

44] Film INSIDE JOB – May 6

45] Climate Chaos discussion – May 6

46] Ballroom dancing – May 6

47] Farmers Market – May 7

48] Olney vigil to end the war – May 7

49] Peace vigil in Chester, PA – May 7

50] Slave genealogy – May 7

51] Peace vigil at Capitol – May 7

52] Silent Death March – May 7

53] Peace meal – May 7

54] Restoring Mothers Day – May 7

55] Meditate for peace – May 7

56] Get Baltimore Working – May 7

57] Steve Ignorant at Red Emma's – May 7

58] Film GRANITO – May 7

59] Bluegrass for Blair Mountain – May 7

60] Stop the Violence in Baltimore City – May 7

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39] – WIB holds a silent vigil mourning all violence, the first Friday of the month.  The next vigil is May 6 from noon to 12:30 PM, War Memorial Park, intersection of W. 2nd & N. Bentz Sts. in Frederick.  Please dress in black; no additional signs.  Call 301-834-7581 or email wibfrederick@mizmail.com.

40] – "Arna's Children" will be shown on Fri., May 6 at 1 PM at the Bain Senior Center in Harpers Choice Village, Columbia.  It is free, and the public is invited. The film tells the story of Arna Mer Khamis, a legendary activist against the Israeli Occupation.   Born into a Jewish family, she married a Palestinian Arab and spent her life campaigning for justice and human rights in her homeland. Arna founded an alternative education system for Palestinian children whose lives had been disrupted by Israeli occupation. A must-see documentary, sure to spark controversy. The film is 84 minutes long.

 

41] –  There is a silent vigil on Fri., May 6 from 5 to 6 PM outside of Homewood Friends Meeting, 3107 N. Charles St., in opposition to war in Afghanistan, Iraq and Pakistan. Placards say: "War Is Not the Answer." The silent vigil is sponsored by AFSC, Homewood Friends and Stony Run Meetings.  Since it is First Friday, there will be a potluck dinner after the vigil.

42] – The Hiroshima-Nagasaki Commemoration Committee, Chesapeake Physicians for Social Responsibility and Baltimore Quaker Peace and Justice Committee of Homewood and Stony Run Meetings are hosting the FILM & SOCIAL CONSCIOUSNESS DVD SERIES.  The next film in the series, entitled THE INDIVIDUAL IN A TIME OF CONFLICT, THE TRUE STORY OF CHE GUEVARA [USA, 2007] will be shown on Fri., May 6 at Homewood Friends Meetinghouse, 3107 N. Charles St., Baltimore 21218.  The Meeting hosts a potluck dinner from 6 to 7 PM on First Fridays after the vigil.  At 7 PM, the DVD will be shown with a discussion to follow.  There is no charge, and refreshments will be available.  Call Max at 410-366-1637.

THE TRUE STORY OF CHE GUEVARA is directed by Maria Wye Berry and gives a rounded view of who Che really was and his passion for bringing about a communist revolution to the world.  The film is largely based on the intensive work of John Lee Anderson, the author of CHE GUEVARA: A Revolutionary Life which contains comprehensive elements of Che's life including the revelation of how he died, as well as where he was secretly buried.  The romantic revolutionary is alive and well despite his death.  A well received THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIES [2004] gave us a glimpse of what molded the man who joined the Cuban revolution.  And Steven Soderbergh made a two part saga of the life of CHE in 2008.  Che's tactics and beliefs can be challenged by today's revolutionaries and others, including nonviolent activists.  However, no one should be able to contest that Che died pursuing his beliefs.

 

43] – The Walter Reed Vigil continues on Fridays from 7 to 9 PM at the Hospital, 7150 Georgia Ave., NW (at Horseshoe, between Dahlia and Elder), WDC. The vigil calls for peace, care for the wounded, and full benefits for all veterans.  Contact DC CODEPINK at dc@codepinkalert.org or 202-290-1301.

 

44] – On Fri., May 6 at 7 PM watch INSIDE JOB, which is being shown as part of the "JUST-REEL" First Friday Free Film Series at the Peace Center of Delaware County, 1001 Old Sproul Road, Springfield, Delaware County, PA. The evening will include light refreshments and an after-film discussion. It is co-sponsored by the Brandywine Peace Community. Call 610-544-1818.  Go to www.delcopeacecenter.org.

INSIDE JOB is a 2010 documentary directed by Charles H. Ferguson about the financial crisis of 2007–2010. It won an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 2011.  Ferguson has described the film as being about "the systemic corruption of the United States by the financial services industry and the consequences of that systemic corruption." In five parts the film explores how changes in the policy environment and banking practices helped create the 2008 financial crisis. Inside Job was well received by film critics who praised its pacing, research and explanation of complex material.

 

45] – On Fri., May 6 at 7:30 PM, Rob McCulloch will be talking about the implications of global warming and what can still be done about it. Rob is Legislative Advocate with the BlueGreen Alliance, a partnership of 10 national labor unions and four of America's most influential environmental organizations, uniting more than 14 million members and supporters in pursuit of good jobs, a clean environment, and a green economy.

 

Craig Keenan will be talking about the history of DC's water and sewer infrastructure, it's current condition, and what needs to be done to address it. Craig is an Engineer working in the Planning and Design Branch at DC Water, who provides drinking water for the 600,000 citizens of DC and wastewater treatment for 2 million people living in the metropolitan DC area. This event is at Dorothy Day Catholic Worker, 503 Rock Creek Church Rd, NW, WDC, 20010. 

46] –  There is an opportunity to participate in ballroom dancing, usually every Friday of the month, in the JHU ROTC Bldg. at 8 PM.  Turn south on San Martin Dr. from the intersection of Univ. Parkway and 39th St.  Drive on campus by taking the third left turn. The next dance will be May 6. Call Dave Greene at 410-599-3725.

47] – Go to the West Baltimore Farmer's Market for fresh fruits, vegetables, breads and other treats every Saturday from 8 to noon.  CPHA has worked with the West Baltimore Marc TOD and Transit Inc. (WBMTTI) to establish a Farmer's Market at the West Baltimore Marc Train stop at Smallwood Road at Franklin and Mulberry Sts.  Since opening in June, over 300 people buy fresh groceries there every Saturday morning. WBMTTI will continue to include the community in the transit-oriented developments on the west side and continue to improve the area around "the highway to nowhere" until it becomes the highway to somewhere. Go to www.cphabaltimore.org.

 

48] – Friends House, 17715 Meeting House Rd., Sandy Spring, MD 20860, hosts a peace vigil every Saturday, 10:30 to 11:30 AM, on the corner of Rt. 108 and Georgia Ave. in Olney, MD.  The next vigil is May 7. Call Chuck Harker at 301-570-7167. 

 

49] –  Each Saturday, 11 AM – 1 PM, Chester County Peace Movement holds a peace vigil in West Chester in front of the Chester County Courthouse, High & Market Sts. Go to www.ccpeace.org. Email ccpeacemovement@aol.com.

 

50] –  On Sat., May 7 at 11 AM at the Reginald Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture, 830 E. Pratt St., hear genealogist Michael Hait trace the Maryland records to identify the owners of the state's last generation of enslaved people.  The talk is free with admission to the museum.  Call 443-263-1800.  Go to www.africanamericanculture.org.

 

51] – There will be a peace vigil on the West Lawn of the Capitol at noon on May 7. Look for the blue banner with the message, "Seek Peace and Pursue It.--Psalms 34:14." The vigil lasts one hour and is silent except when one responds to the occasional questions. Go to http://www.quaker.org/langleyhill/seekpeace.htm or email seekpeacevigil@yahoo.com.

 

52] – FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH at the PHILADELPHIA CENTER CITY, there will be a SILENT DEATH WALK from noon to 1 PM.  Gather at corner of 12th & Market Sts. Stop the Killing/End the Wars - Protest the U.S. Drone War in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Yemen. Wear black clothes. White masks will be provided. People will walk with banners and signs, photo of a drone bomber, and hand out flyers to bring attention to the continuing wars and their victims, and what is being done in our names and with our money. RSVP Marge Van Cleef at 267-763-1644 or mvc@igc.org.

 

53] – The next Peace Meal will feature  CUBAN STRATEGY TO DEVELOP INTO A NATION OF PEACE with Patricia Pego Guerra, First Secretary of the Cuban Interests Section, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba on Sat., May 7 at 1 PM at 4209 East West Hwy., Chevy Chase, MD 20815.  Her presentation will be following the 30 min. documentary "Maestra."

 

The program starts with interfaith prayers and songs, followed by blessing of the food ceremony, then the speaker's address along with a hot vegetarian lunch. RSVP at shantiyoga2@earthlink.net.  Go to www.schooloflife.org.

 

54] – The Rev. Dr. Mankekolo Mahlangu-Ngcobo, The Life Restoration Ministry, invites you to the Restoring Mothers' Day luncheon on Sat., May 7 at 1 PM at Payne Memorial AME Church, 1714 Madison Ave.,  Baltimore, MD 21216. The luncheon is for those whose mothers have passed away as well as family members, friends, co-workers, sisters and brothers in Christ. Her mother passed away in 1992, and four of her friends' mothers passed away last year and early this year. For some, this is their first Mothers' Day without the physical presence of their mothers.

 

The Resurrection of Christ gives hope. Jesus said "I am the Resurrection and the Life. Those who believe in me even if they die they will live.

Her Excellency Sheila Siwela is our guest speaker. Donation is $25:00.  RSVP to revdrmmn@yahoo.com.  Checks are payable to Life Restoration Ministry. Mail to 3315 Mondawmin Ave., Baltimore, MD 21216.  

 

55] – Every Saturday after the Satsang - Meditation for World Peace, 5 to 6 PM and the chanting and prayers, 6 to 7 PM, there will a film shown about the history of Sathya Sai Baba and his mission at 4209 East West Hwy., Chevy Chase, MD 20815.   RSVP to Victor (Vyasa) Landa at 301-654 6759.  Go to www.globalcoalitionforpeace.net.

 

56] – You are invited to a Cookout on Sat., May 7 at 1 PM at 1201 Pennsylvania Ave., Robert C. Marshall Recreation Center Field, corner of Pennsylvania Ave. & Dolphin St. Hear what is happening with Get Baltimore Working.  In recent months, there has been organizing with the communities, its leaders, and the residents near the upcoming State Center Project in Baltimore, near Martin Luther King Jr. & Eutaw to ensure that our local residents are getting the opportunities to work on the construction of this project. Contact Jermaine Jones at 443-509-2500.

 

57] – You are invited to hear Steve Ignorant of Crass discuss his new autobiography, THE REST IS PROPAGANDA!, on Sat., May 7 at 7 PM at Red Emma's Bookstore Coffeehouse, 800 Saint Paul St. Go to http://www.redemmas.org/event/2351. Call 410-833-5151.

 

58] – There will be a screening of "Granito: How to Nail a Dictator" on Sat., May 7 from 7 to 9 PM at the West End Cinema during the Politics on Film festival in Washington, DC.  Go to http://www.politics onfilm.com/. GRANITO, a new documentary from Pamela Yates about the decades-long struggle for justice in Guatemala, is part political thriller, part memoir spanning three decades.  Tickets available at http://westendcinem a.com/coming_ soon.html# granito.

 

59] – On Sat., May 7 from 8 PM, catch Bluegrass for Blair: Walker's Run Show for the Mountains! At Solly's, U St. and 11th St., NW, WDC. This will be an evening of bluegrass and fiery mountain music, tasty brews, good people and good times. And most importantly, come out in support of a good cause:  trying to save the mountains, y'all! Bluegrass band Walker's Run, http://www.walkersrun.com/, will be providing the tunes.  There will be a request for a $10 donation. The event is hosted by DC for Blair Mountain.  Go to http://marchonblairmountain.org/

 

60] – Stop the Violence in Baltimore City: Artists Take a Stand is taking place on Sat., May 7 at 8 PM at the Five Seasons, 830 Guilford Ave.  Call 443-531-3651.  Admission at the door is $15, and in advance $11.  There are many performers, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to a charity.

 

To be continued.