41] Get Money Out of Maryland – Dec. 5
42] "Peace
on Earth & The Politics of Christmas” – Dec. 5
43] Sacrament of Waiting – Dec. 5
44] Souk & Olive Harvest – Dec. 5
45] West
Chester peace vigil – Dec. 5
46] Card making party for prisoners – Dec. 5
47] United Palestinian Appeal open house – Dec. 5
48] One
DC meeting – Dec. 5
49] Sign
up with Washington Peace Center
50] Donate books, videos, DVDs and records
51] Do you need any book shelves?
52] Join the Global Zero campaign
53] Join the Peace Park Antinuclear Vigil
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41] – Come out on Sat., Dec. 5 at from 9
AM to noon at the Morning Star Community Outreach Ctr., 6665 Security Blvd.,
Baltimore 21207 to gather signatures at this event for re-entering citizens.
They’ll be eager to support the benefits of the Article V convention process to
get money out of politics. To get involved with Get Money Out of Maryland, go
to http://www.getmoneyoutmd.org/.
42] – On
Sat., Dec. 5 at 9:30 AM attend "Peace
on Earth & The Politics of Christmas," a workshop and discussion about
Christmas for our times, sponsored by the Alternative Seminary at PROJECT HOME,
1515 Fairmount Ave., Phila., PA 19130. Will O’Brien, coordinator of The
Alternative Seminary, will conduct a workshop on the “nativity narratives”
and how they express core biblical themes of justice and prophetic
confrontation with empire.
A light breakfast will be served. The
request is for a $5 donation (or whatever you can afford) to cover costs. Many
groups are co-sponsoring the event, including the Brandywine Peace Community.
43] – On Sat.,
Dec. 5 from 9:30 AM to 3 PM at the Mission Helper Center catch Advent—Sacrament
of Waiting with presenter Fr. Sam Lupico. Lunch will be provided, and there
will be a request for a free will offering. Register with Sr. Jane at
410-823-8585 or jgeiger@missionhelpers.org.
44] – On
Sat., Dec. 5 from 11 AM to 4 PM come to
the 2015
Annual Souk & Olive Harvest Festival at the
Jerusalem Fund, 2425 Virginia Ave. NW, WDC. Bring your friends and
family to soak in the ambience of a traditional Middle Eastern souk, stock up
on Palestinian kefiyyehs, organic olive oil and zaatar from Palestine, listen
to the soothing sounds of qanun music, get your hand painted with intricate
designs in henna, and choose from among hundreds of lovely items galore to buy
for holiday gifts or simply to gift yourself while eating sumptuous Middle
Eastern delicacies. See http://www.thejerusalemfund.org/.
45] – 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.
46] – At
Bloombars, 3222 11th St. NW, WDC, on Sat,, Dec. 5 from 2 to 3:30 PM, join
Black & Pink for the second annual holiday card making party for LGBTQ
prisoners, one of many happening across the country as part of a national
effort organized by Black & Pink. The holidays can be a challenging and
lonely time when you’re locked up and away from loved ones, so help decorate
and send holiday cards to LGBTQ folks who are currently in prison. RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/527468867411066/.
47] – Come to the United Palestinian
Appeal, 1330 New Hampshire Ave. NW, WDC, on Sat., Dec. 5 from 3 to 6
PM for an open house. Meet staff, learn more about UPA programs, enjoy refreshments
and see "The Year in Pictures."
RSVP at rsvp@helpupa.org.
48] – Join in
celebrating ONE DC members and volunteers for their wins over a year of
organizing at African American Civil War Museum, 1925 Vermont Ave. NW, WDC, on Sat.,
Dec. 5 from 3 to 6 PM. The event will feature music, poetry,
face-painting, food, and a special awards ceremony! All ages are welcome. Come
celebrate 2015 and explore the vision for 2016 and beyond to create an
equitable DC. If you need transportation or childcare, email
organizer@onedconline.org or call 202-232-2915. Go to https://org2.salsalabs.com/o/6099/donate_page/35thanniversarycelebration.
49] -- The Washington Peace Center has a
progressive calendar & activist alert! Consider signing up to receive its
weekly email: info@washingtonpeacecenter.org.
50] -- If you would like to get rid of
books, videos, DVDs or records, contact Max at 410-366-1637 or mobuszewski at
verizon.net.
51] -- Can you use any book shelves?
Contact Max at 410-366-1637 or mobuszewski at verizon.net.
52] -- Join an extraordinary global
campaign for the elimination of nuclear weapons:
http://www.globalzero.org/sign-declaration. A growing group of leaders around
the world is calling for the elimination of nuclear weapons and a majority of
the global public agrees. This is an historic window of
opportunity. With momentum already building in favor of Zero, a major
show of support from people around the world could tip the balance. When it
comes to nuclear weapons, one is one too many.
53] – A Peace Park Antinuclear Vigil
takes place every day in Lafayette Park, 1601 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 24 hours a
day, since June 3, 1981. Go to http://prop1.org; call 202-682-4282.
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/.
“One is called to live nonviolently, even if the change
one works for seems impossible. It may or may not be possible to turn the US
around through nonviolent revolution. But one thing favors such an attempt: the
total inability of violence to change anything for the better" - Daniel
Berrigan
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