51] Maryland Food Bank Benefit – through Mar. 28
52] Donate Diapers through
Feb. 10
53] Free Food Rescue – Jan.
31
54] Baltimore Greenway Trails Coalition meeting -- Jan. 31
55] Art Activism – Jan. 31
56] WIB peace
vigils – Feb. 1
57] White House vigil –
Feb. 1
58] Free Food Rescue – Feb.
1
59] Black Lives Matter -- Feb. 1
60] Best of the
Fest 2019
– Feb. 1
61] Film THE DEATH OF STALIN -- Feb.
1
62] Film HARVEST OF EMPIRE – Feb. 1
63] COMMUNE
MAGAZINE –
Feb. 1
64] Long Long
Way Film Weekend –
Feb. 1 and 2
65] Challenging Mass Incarceration – Feb. 1
66] Ballroom Dancing – Feb.
1
67] Booklovers'
Breakfast featuring James Forman, Jr. -- Feb. 2
68] See a play
OFF -- Feb. 2
69] Take the Women Who Marched - Walking Tour – Feb. 2
70] Prayer Walk – Feb. 2
71] “Meet Me in
the Middle” meeting -- Feb. 2
72] Our Revolution meeting
-- Feb. 2
73] Peace Vigil – Feb. 2
74] CENTER CITY DEATH
WALK/VIGIL -- Feb. 2
75] Youth Led
Community Discussion – Feb. 2
76] Baltimore
Peoples Climate Movement teach-in – Feb. 2
77] Do you want to join a
peace caravan?
78] Emergency Demonstration
against an attack on Venezuela or Iran
79] Donate books, videos,
DVDs and records
80] Do you need any book
shelves?
81] Join the Global Zero
campaign
82] Peace Park Antinuclear Vigil
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51] – On Thurs., Jan. 31 through Sun., Mar. 31,
2019, there is a Maryland Food Bank Benefit, hosted by The Admirals Cup - Fells
Point, Baltimore, 1647 Thames St., Baltimore 21231. Do we give so we shall
receive, or give because it feels good? Giving has never felt better or
made a more significant impact than this unique opportunity. The Maryland Food
Bank and Harbor Magic Hotels presents “HOLIDAY GIVEBACK.” Experience
the adventures of the Fells Point at one of the two beautiful Harbor Magic
Hotels: The Admiral Fell Inn or the Inn at Henderson’s Wharf. Gracefully
awaken to the aromas and tastes of a fabulous breakfast and set sail on your
day in one of the most amazing places in America. Harbor Magic is donating 10%
of dollars generated from this promotion to benefit the Maryland Food Bank.
BOOK NOW at https://www.admiralfell.com/en-us/packages/maryland-food-bank-holiday-giveback-special?page_id=4266673.
Call (410) 534-5555. See https://www.facebook.com/events/349755175583179/.
52] – On Thurs., Jan.
31 through Sat., Feb. 10 at 10 AM, get involved with the ShareBaby Diaper
Drive, hosted by FIT4MOM Baltimore City, Federal Hill, Canton, & Riverside,
Baltimore 21230. DONATE TO CHILDREN IN NEED IN BALTIMORE! ShareBaby believes
that every child deserves the proper supplies and equipment for the best start
in life. ShareBaby collect diapers, clothing, and other basic goods and
distributes them to community-based organizations that serve families in need.
Please help with NEW & OPENED PACKS of diapers and pull-ups (all sizes) &
NEW baby wipes, diaper cream, and baby toiletries. Donated items may be
dropped off at Charm City Run (McHenry Row), during store hours. Contact Rachel
Wagner at rachelwagner@fit4mom.com. Visit www.sharebaby.org and https://www.facebook.com/events/2054972891250593/?event_time_id=2054972937917255.
53] – On
Thurs., Jan. 31 from 4 to 5 PM, hosted by Food Rescue Baltimore, every
Thursday until Feb. 7, 2019, come to the Dovecote Café, 2501 Madison Ave.,
Baltimore 21217. Bring a bag, bring a friend, and take delicious,
nutritious, free rescued food. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/178973439543642/.
54] – Join the Baltimore Greenway Trails Coalition for its next
meeting on Thurs., Jan. 31 from 6 to 8 PM at Monument City Brewing Company, 1
North Haven St., Baltimore 21224. Celebrate the success of the past year and
look ahead with some exciting design presentations of the southeast portions of
the future trail network! A special thanks to the AIA Baltimore Chapter and the
Urban Design Committee for partnering on this exciting project. The
Baltimore Greenway Trails Coalition is coalition of over 70 organizations and
neighborhoods advocating for a 35 mile trail network connecting the city's
trails, parks, neighborhoods, and popular destinations through healthy, green
transportation to celebrate Baltimore's neighborhoods and landscapes! Check out
https://www.facebook.com/events/382471078968470/.
55] – On Thurs., Jan. 31 at 7 PM, Aaron Maybin
presents "Art Activism: The Workbook Edition" at Red Emma's Bookstore
Coffeehouse, 1225 Cathedral St., Baltimore 21201. Call (443) 602 7611 or
go to https://www.redemmas.org/. Historically,
artists have inspired the change makers of every era - Aaron Maybin is such an
artist. Coming of age in a city that was preparing to erupt as he found himself
as a man, as a father, and as an artist - his environment helped to help him
figure out how to define himself. He is a 30-year-old Art-Activist and former
professional football player from Baltimore. Selected as the 11th overall pick
in the 2009 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills as a former All-American defensive
end at Penn State University. Aaron went on to play in the NFL for the New York
Jets and the Cincinnati Bengals in a 5-year career before making the decision
to walk away from football to pursue a career as a professional artist,
activist, author, educator and community organizer. His transition from
full-time NFL superstar to full-time artist and philanthropist has been
extensively covered by ESPN, CBS, Fox 45, and garnered an HBO documentary
warmly received by critics. See https://www.facebook.com/events/2051350544948893/.
56] – On Fri., Feb. 1 from noon to 1 PM, join a
Women in Black peace vigil. A vigil will take place in McKeldin Square at the
corner of Light and Pratt Sts. STAY FOR LUNCH at Baba's Kitchen. Warm-up, dry off, and enjoy a
vegetarian chili lunch and lots of good conversation. Bring a side or topping
for the chili. There are still places at the table; invite a friend to
come along with you.
Another vigil
is at Roland Park Place, 830 W. 40th St, Baltimore. 21211. However, if weather
is iffy, contact Anne at awyattbr@gmail.com. Lunch will take place at 1 PM at the RPP Café, 830
W. 40th St., Baltimore 21211.
A third vigil
will be in Chestertown, Kent County at Memorial Park at Cross Street and
Park Row. This vigil is looking for more peace bodies on the Eastern
Shore. Welcome to the network, Chestertown Women in Black.
Wear
black. Dress for who knows what kind of weather. Peace signs will be available. When there are others to stand
with, you don't need to carry the burden alone. Do this to be in solidarity
with others....when everything around us says “Be afraid of the stranger.” Carpool and parking available. Just send an email that
you need a ride to: wibbaltimore@peacepath911.org.
57] – On Fri., Feb. 1 from noon to 1 PM, join the
Dorothy Day Catholic Worker in a vigil urging the powers that be to abolish war
and torture, to disarm all weapons, to end indefinite detention, to close
Guantanamo, to establish justice for all and help create the Beloved Community!
This vigil will take place at the White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
NW. Contract Art @ artlaffin@hotmail.com or at
202-360-6416.
58] – On Fri., Feb. 1 at
noon, get over to Grace Baptist Church, 3201 The Alameda., Baltimore 21218,
hosted by Food Rescue Baltimore. This occurs every Friday until Feb. 8,
2019. For Friday Food Rescue, bring a bag, bring a friend, and take
delicious, nutritious, free rescued food. See https://www.facebook.com/events/579834149018638/.
59] – There is usually a silent vigil on Fridays, from 5 to
6 PM, sponsored by Homewood Friends Meeting, outside the Homewood Friends
Meetinghouse, 3107 N. Charles St. The next scheduled vigil is on Feb. 1.
Black Lives Matter.
60] – On Fri., Feb. 1 from 6 to 9 PM, see the
Best of the Fest 2019, hosted by the Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W.
Patrick St., Frederick 21701. Look up weinbergcenter.org. This
year's event starts with a Flying Dog reception at 6 PM followed by the film “Enough
White Teacups” (2018 Foreign Film Award winner) at 6:30 PM. The evening wraps
up with “Wildlife & The Wall” (2018 Short Film Award winner) at 7:45 PM and
“The Serengeti Rules” (2018 Green Fire Award winner) from 7:50 to 9:15
PM. Go to https://www.facebook.com/events/1003790743150739/.
61] – On
Fri., Feb. 1 at 7 PM, come to the Free First-Friday Film @ the Peace Center of
Delaware County, 1001 Old Sproul Rd., Springfield, PA to see THE
DEATH OF STALIN (2018. 107 min. Comedy, Satire}. It is Moscow, 1953. This
wild, farcical tale begins when Soviet tyrant Joseph Stalin unexpectedly drops
dead and his parasitic cronies square off in a power struggle to be the next
Soviet leader. Among the contenders are the dweeby Georgy Malenkov (Jeffrey
Tambor), the wily Nikita Khrushchev (Steve Buscemi), and the sadistic secret
police chief Lavrentiy Beria (Simon Russell Beale). This bitingly funny
takedown of bureaucratic dysfunction is performed to the hilt by a sparkling
ensemble cast that movie goers will easily recognize. As our players
bumble, brawl, and backstab their way to the top spot, you ask: Who’s really
running things here?
The film is a wickedly irreverent satire from the genre’s current
ace, Armando Iannucci, who gave us 2009’s Iraq war send-up “In the Loop” and
HBO’s political series “Veep.” Check out https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/movies/the-death-of-stalin-is-absurd-but-its-50-per-c
ent-true-says armando-iannucci-20180314-h0xh4w.html.
Following the film, people are invited to participate
in a discussion. Doors open at 6:30 PM for light refreshments. A group
discussion about the film follows its screening. Go to www.brandywinepeace.com. The screening is co-sponsored by the Brandywine Peace
Community. For directions to the Peace Center of Delaware County, visit www.delcopeacecenter.org
or call 484-574-1148.
62] – On
Fri., Feb. 1 from 7 to 9 PM, watch the film “Harvest of Empire,” a documentary
on political and social roots that have driven millions to migrate from Latin
America to the United States. It can be seen at First Unitarian Church,
730 Halstead Rd., Wilmington, DE. Visit https://firstuuwilm.org/.
63] – On Fri., Feb. 1 at 7 PM, join editors Chloe
W, Addie Tinnell and Shyam Khanna from Commune for a discussion of political
horizons and pushing beyond them, and how a radical magazine can best advance
that process at Red Emma's Bookstore Coffeehouse, 1225 Cathedral St., Baltimore
21201. Call (443) 602 7611 or go to https://www.redemmas.org/.
For the Commune Magazine, this will be a Launch and Discussion. This is a
popular magazine for a new era of revolution. The old political orientations
are dead: the center cannot hold. While others offer social democratic fantasy
from a past that cannot return, we bring you instead the future, a magazine of
politics and culture that knows what so many already intuitively recognize:
capitalism can’t be made more tolerable, couldn’t be saved even if we wanted
to, and won’t be voted away. The answers are in the streets. See https://www.facebook.com/events/1053457631527754/.
64] – Get
over to Long Long Way Film Weekend hosted on March on Washington Film Festival
on Fri., Feb. 1 at 7 PM and on Sat., Feb. 2 at 6:30 PM at the Washington
National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW, WDC 20016. Tickets are at
tix.cathedral.org. Dr. Martin Luther King remarked that while the nation had
come “a long, long way” in its quest for racial justice, it still had a long,
long way to go. In 2019, how far have we come, and how much more do we have to
go? Join the Austin Film Festival, Baylor University, the March on Washington
Film Festival and Washington National Cathedral for a screening and discussion
of film, race and policing through two legendary Spike Lee films, "Do the
Right Thing" and "BlacKkKlansman." This second annual
weekend showcases the 30th anniversary of "Do the Right Thing on Friday
night and BlacKkKlansman (2018) on Saturday night. Each film is followed by a
panel discussion, moderated by Korva Coleman of NPR, and invites theologians,
film critics, and historians to tackle the question of whether we have
*actually* come a long long way. In addition, a Saturday afternoon
workshop explores race and policing through film analysis and contemporary
events. Go to https://www.facebook.com/events/335004750664200/?event_time_id=335004753997533.
65] -- On
Fri., Feb. 1 at 7:30 PM, hear a lecture Challenging
Mass Incarceration by Dr. Nazgol Ghandnoosh, Ph.D., a senior
research analyst with The Sentencing Project. She conducts and synthesizes
research on criminal justice policies and has written about racial
disparities in the justice system, public opinion about
punishment, and the scope of reform efforts. Her report, “Delaying a Second
Chance: The Declining Prospects for Parole on Life Sentences,” examines
how states and the federal government have increased prison terms for people
with parole-eligible life sentences. She regularly presents to academic,
practitioner, and general audiences and her work has been featured in outlets
including the Washington Post,
the New York Times, and
WNYC’s On the Media. She also edits
The Sentencing Project’s Race and Justice Newsletter. For more info about The
Sentencing Project, see https://www.sentencingproject.org/contact/.
This event is free and open to
the public on Fri., Feb 1 at 7:30 PM at 503 Rock Creek Church Rd. NW, WDC,
20010. Contact the Dorothy Day Catholic Worker at 202-882-9649 or artlaffin@hotmail.com.
66] – 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 on Feb. 1. Call
Dave Greene at 301-570-3283; or email eneergdivad@gmail.com.
67] – On
Sat., Feb. 2 from 8:30 AM to noon, attend the Booklovers' Breakfast featuring
James Forman, Jr., hosted by the Enoch Pratt Free Library at the Baltimore
Marriott Waterfront, 700 Aliceanna St., Baltimore 21202. Tickets are at
prattlibrary.thankyou4caring.org. A former public defender, Forman is a
leading critic of mass incarceration and its disproportionate impact on people
of color. Since 2011, Forman has taught constitutional law and a course called “Race,
Class, and Punishment” at Yale Law School. A graduate of Brown University and
Yale Law School, he worked as a law clerk for Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. His
book,”Locking Up Our Own: Crime and Punishment in Black America,” was awarded
the 2018 Pulitzer Prize in Nonfiction. Advanced registration is required.
Admission is $60 per person. All seats are reserved in order of receipt
of registration and payment. All sales are final. No refunds will be given.
Call 410-396-5494. Purchase your ticket at https://prattlibrary.thankyou4caring.org/booklovers/booklovers-breakfast-2019.
Mahogany Books will have copies of James Forman, Jr.'s books for sale at a book
signing following the program. See https://www.facebook.com/events/292751848264433/.
68] – On Sat., Feb. 2 at 9 AM, get over to the Freedom
Forum for coffee and refreshments followed by OFF - a one-person play by Andre Jones,
followed by a discussion. It is happening at the Hanover Church, 1801 N.
Jefferson St., Wilmington, DE. See http://www.hanoverchurch.org/.
69] – On Sat., Feb. 2 from 9:30 to 11
AM, take the Women Who Marched - Walking Tour, hosted by A Tour Of Her Own
in Freedom Plaza, 14th St. NW & Pennsylvania Ave. NW, WDC 20004.
Tickets are at the www.atourofherown.com.
Washington, D.C. is no stranger to protests and rallies. These events of
political expression have occurred continuously in the United States’ capital
throughout the twentieth century. Women and gender politics have played a major
role in the history of political marches on Washington. Learn about the
diverse women who have marched and the various political causes that they
championed. From suffragettes with colorful sashes to modern feminists in pink
hats, Washington has seen an evolution of women’s revolutions.
This tour will touch on different political movements that rallied
in the nation’s capital to show the impact of women’s political engagement and
the sometimes contradictory viewpoints with which women have had to grapple
throughout history, revealing their strength, determination, and human
complexities. Join tour guide Sarah Rodriguez on a journey back in time
learning about the passionate, persevering women who rallied, while walking in
their own footsteps and seeing the sights that they would have seen. Learn more
at https://www.atourofherown.com/rodriguez.
Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/212629736285501/.
70] – On Sat., Feb. 2 from 10 AM to noon, join
the February Prayer Walk, hosted by Episcopal Diocese of Maryland at Saint
Katherine Of Alexandria Episcopal Church, 2001 Division St., Baltimore
21217. Join Canon Scott Slater and walk through Baltimore City to offer
prayers for those who have died of gun violence along the route in the last
twelve months. Begin at St. Katherine of Alexandria, 2001 Division St. Tune in
to https://www.facebook.com/events/2050475258616582/.
71] – The
next “Meet Me in the Middle” meeting hosted by Maryland Communities United is
Sat., Feb. 2 from 11AM to 1 PM at St Vincent de Paul Church, 120 N. Front St.t.
Email jane@communitiesunite.org.
72] – Our
Revolution Baltimore leadership will be holding office hours at Starbucks on
Sat., Feb. 2. This is not a formal meeting; drop in any time between 11 AM and
1 PM to chat one-on-one over coffee with Our Revolution Baltimore City/County
leadership about Legislative priorities at the state, city/county, and federal
level, Baltimore City elections, Presidential election, Our Revolution
Baltimore plans and organizing, Don't Shop on Tuesdays and any other issues or
concerns. The Starbucks is at 250 West Pratt St., Baltimore 21201, across
the street from the Convention Center on the corner of West Pratt and Howard
Sts. It's close to the light rail, and about 4 blocks from the subway. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/265767430984408/.
73] – 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.
74] –
Join
the CENTER CITY DEATH WALK/VIGIL on Sat., Feb. 2 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
at 12th and Arch Sts., Philadelphia 18107. The wars continue in
Afghanistan, Syria, and Yemen…..and DRONES are being used for attacks you DON’T
even hear about. Please wear BLACK, as you will be given plain white
masks. Call Marge Van Cleef at 203-804-3013. Hold signs opposing U.S.
DRONE WARFARE and TERRORISM, which is the killing of civilians. This is a
SILENT VIGIL representing the DEATHS of those killed by DRONES. Contact Marge Van Cleef at 203-804-3013 (cell).
75] – On
Sat., Feb. 2 from 2 to 3:30 PM, come to a Youth Led Community Discussion,
hosted by Baltimore Ceasefire 365 at the Walbrook Enoch Pratt Library,
3203 West North Ave. This event is open to all ages. Look at https://www.facebook.com/events/364623120758219/.
76] –On
Sat., Feb. 2 from 2 to 4 PM, get an answer for Scary Headlines & Climate
Science: What Does It Mean for Bmore? This is hosted by Baltimore
Peoples Climate Movement at the Zion Lutheran Church, 400 E. Lexington St.,
Baltimore 21202. Are you worried about what climate change means for
Baltimore? Join the Baltimore Peoples Climate Movement for a teach-in on the
most recent report from the world’s leading climate scientists! You’ll learn
the basics of climate change and how it impacts you, a general understanding of
the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s special report "Global
Warming of 1.5 ºC," including what it means for Baltimore over the next 45
years and an overview of how we got to this moment and where we go from
here. Learn about the report together, and then break out into groups to
discuss what we need to do locally to prevent further warming and how to
prepare for and adapt to our changing climate here in Baltimore. Focus on the
grassroots solutions that are already taking place and opportunities for local
action. Check out https://www.facebook.com/events/375677642999621/.
77] – Do you have any
interest in challenging the Trump administration for reneging on the Iran Deal?
If yes, would you be interested in joining a Peace Caravan to the Iranian
embassy in Washington, D.C.? Contact Max at 410-323-1607 or mobuszewski2001 at
Comcast dot net.
78] – It is
a violation of U.S. law for us to attack a country that has not attacked us, as only
Congress can declare war. The Trump administration is nevertheless beating the
war drums for war against Iran and Venezuela. The Mueller investigation is
tightening the vise, and could cause Trump to attack those countries in order
to divert attention from Russian interference in the 2016
presidential election. Such a military strike would demand an immediate
and unequivocal response from us to show that we will not tolerate his abuse of
power.
Let's mobilize to show that we the
people will not tolerate another military adventure, which would be bound
to have profound negative consequences. If a preemptive military strike
against Iran or North Korea takes place, then meet outside the War Memorial, 101 N. Gay St., Baltimore, MD 21202. If the
attack is before 2 PM local time, then events will begin at 5 PM,
local time. If the attack occurs after 2 PM local time, then events
will begin at noon, local time, the following day. Contact Max at
410-323-1607 or mobuszewski2001 at Comcast dot net.
79] -- If you would like
to get rid of books, videos, DVDs, records, tarps and table cloths, contact Max
at 410-323-1607 or mobuszewski2001 at comcast.net.
80] -- Can you use any
book shelves? Contact Max at 410-323-1637 or mobuszewski2001 at comcast.net.
81] -- 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.
82] – 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: mobuszewski2001 [at] comcast.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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