Baltimore Activist Alert - Part 2

47] Day of Silence – Dec. 4

48] Chesapeake Bay in danger – Dec. 4

49] Get on Bridge for Peace – Dec. 4

50] World Aid Day Service – Dec. 4

51] Human rights – Dec. 4

52] Support Julian Assange – Dec. 4

53] Philadelphia Peace Vigil – Dec. 4

54] Advent Prayer Series – Dec. 4

55] Book A LIFE IN MOTION -- Dec. 4

56] ACTOR Discussion – Dec. 4

57] Casa Baltimore/Limay fundraiser – Dec. 4

58] Pentagon Vigil – Dec. 5

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47] – You are invited to attend A DAY OF SILENCE on Sun., Dec. 4 at Shanti Yoga Ashram, 4217 and 4209 East-West Hgwy., Bethesda MD 20814.  The theme is Pilgrimage to Abadiania, Brazil.  As an expression of gratitude for a recent two-week experience in Abadiania, Vyasa, Lakshmi and Durga would like to share a comprehensive understanding of the possibilities of alleviating the suffering of your loved ones - family, friends, or whomever.  Starting at 9 AM, there will be meditation, prayers and song.  The doors will then close at 10 AM.  See films, share a vegetarian lunch and participate in a closing song at 3:45 PM.  RSVP at 301 654 4899 or shantiyoga2@earthlink.net.  The doors will be reopened at times. 

 

48] – Usually, the Baltimore Ethical Society, 306 W. Franklin St., Suite 102, Baltimore, MD 21201-4661, meets on Sundays, and generally there is a speaker and discussion from 10:30 to 11:30 AM.  On Sun., Dec. 4, Eric Schott, who earned a PhD in genetics from Harvard Medical School, will discuss his work with the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET) in downtown Baltimore's University of Maryland. Call 410-547-7798 or visit the website to be sure at www.baltimoreethicalsociety.org.

 

49] – Maryland Bridges for Peace welcomes you to stand for peace Sundays from noon (or thereabouts) to 1 PM on the Spa Creek Bridge in Annapolis.  Contact Lucy at 410-263-7271 or mdbridgesforpeace@toadmail.com. Signs are not allowed to be on a stick or pole.   If there is interest, people will be standing on the Stoney Creek Bridge on Fort Smallwood Road in Pasadena [410-437-5379 or magicalgodmom@aol.com]. Go to http://BridgePeace.blogspot.com/

 

50] – You are invited to the 2011 World AIDS Day Service on Sun., Dec. 4 at 3 PM at Payne Memorial AME Church, 1714 Madison Ave., Baltimore, Maryland 21216.  Her Excellency Tebelelo Seretse, ambassador of the Republic of Botswana to the US, is the guest speaker.

Also featured is Soloist Elder Harriett Noakes, saxophonist, Apostle Matthews Evans, Rafiki Na Dada, South African Gospel Singers, and the spoken word by Ms. Evangeline Kirigwa and Mr. Vincent Green.  There will be light refreshments after the Worship Service.

 

If you are not able to attend, consider a donation to Life Restoration Ministry to support two HIV/AIDS Ministries, local and abroad.  Make checks payable to Life Restoration Ministry Inc., 3315 Mondawmin Ave., Baltimore, Maryland 21216.  Life Restoration Ministry INC is a 501c3 non-profit organization.  Email lrministry@yahoo.com or call 410-233-4649.

 

51] – The 500th Anniversary Conference on Universality in Human Rights will close on Sun., Dec. 4 at 3 PM at St. Matthews Cathedral, 1725 Rhode Island Ave. NW, Washington DC.  Participants will celebrate the Montesinos homily with a re-reading of it at Mass. Go to www.HumanRights500.org.  Email montesinos@alma.edu or call 1.989.463.7203.

 

52] – Contact Malachy Kilbride at malachykilbride at yahoo.com.  He is calling for a demonstration on Sun., Dec. 4 at 4:45 PM to shoe support for Julian Assange, who will be in court on Mon., Dec. 5 to continue his legal quest to resist being sent to Sweden to face possible.  If sent to Sweden, he faces possible extradition to the United States to face espionage charges.  The support demonstration in Washington, D.C. will be held at the Embassy of the UK/British Embassy, 3100 Massachusetts Ave. NW, WDC.  Consider bringing a candle or flashlight.

 

53] – Every Sunday, 4 to 5 PM, there is a Quaker Peace Vigil at Independence Mall, N. side of Market between 5th and 6th Sts., Philadelphia. Call 215-421-5811.

 

54] – The PAX CHRISTI-BALTIMORE 2011 ADVENT PRAYER SERIES began on Sun., Nov. 27 with the theme "The Peace That Eludes Us." On Sun., Dec. 4 at 5 PM at the Mission Helpers of the Sacred Heart Chapel, 1001 W. Joppa Road, Towson 21204, chapel is at Joppa Road at Chestnut Ave., west of Bosley Ave.  Rosemary Thompson of the Murphy Initiative will be the speaker.  A free will offering is requested. Contact Chuck Michaels at 443-846-5207.

 

55] – On Sun., Dec. 4 from 5 to 7 PM at Busboys and Poets, 5th & K Sts. NW, WDC, Florence Howe discusses and signs her book, "A Life in Motion: A Memoir" about her audacious life. She created a freedom school during the dangerous days of the civil rights movement, refused to bow to academic heavyweights who were opposed to sharing power with women, and founded a feminist publishing house at a time when books for and about women were few. Sustained by her friendship with iconic writers like Grace Paley, Tillie Olsen, and Marilyn French, she traveled the world as an emissary for women's empowerment.  Call 202-789-2227.

 

56] – On Sun., Dec. 4 from 5 to 7 PM at Busboys and Poets, 14^th & V Sts. NW, WDC, check out A.C.T.O.R. (A Continuing Talk on Race), a monthly Busboys and Poets discussion series that provides the opportunity for people to come together and speak openly and honestly about issues of race. The intent is that each person walks away from the discussion feeling something: challenged, educated, uncomfortable, enlightened, refreshed, reassured and hopefully inspired and moved to action! Contact: 202-387-7638.

 

57] – On Sun., Dec. 4 from 6 to 9 PM at the home of John Reuter, 2902 Louise Ave., Baltimore, Maryland 21214, enjoy the company of great people and bring a potluck dish.  Also consider throwing a donation in the basket for Casa Baltimore/Limay. Contact Barb Larcom at barbara.larcom@gmail.com.

 

58] – There is a weekly Pentagon Peace Vigil from 7 to 8 AM on Mondays, since 1987, outside the Pentagon Metro stop.  The next vigil is Mon., Nov. 28, and it is sponsored by the Dorothy Day Catholic Worker.  Call 202-882-9649.

 

To be continued.

 

Donations can be sent to the Baltimore Nonviolence Center, 325 E. 25th St., Baltimore, MD 21218.  Ph: 410-366-1637; Email: mobuszewski [at] verizon.net. Go to http://baltimorenonviolencecenter.blogspot.com/

 

"The master class has always declared the wars; the subject class has always fought the battles. The master class has had all to gain and nothing to lose, while the subject class has had nothing to gain and everything to lose--especially their lives." Eugene Victor Debs