Baltimore Activist Alert -- January 11 - 12, 2019

60] HAPPY HOUR for RPCVs who are FEDERAL EMPLOYEES – Jan. 11

61] Philly Anti-War Reach-Out -- Jan. 11

62] Ballroom Dancing – Jan. 11

63] MLK Birthday Shabbat Celebration -- Jan. 11

64] Peace Vigil – Jan. 12

65] Breakfast with Pigs -- Jan. 12

66] “A Dog's Way Home” Movie Premiere Fundraiser – Jan. 12

67] DC Vegan Pupusas & Sweets – Jan. 12

68] Heading for Extinction and What to Do About It – Jan. 12

69] Participatory Defense Community Meeting – Jan. 12

70] Romare Bearden: The Artist as Activist -- Jan. 12

71] Grassroots Planning Meeting -- Jan. 12

72] Human Trafficking Awareness Month Event – Jan. 12

73] Bernie Livestream Watch Party – Jan. 12

74] Bernie Livestream Watch Party – Jan. 12

75] Do you want to join a peace caravan?

76] Emergency Demonstration against an attack on Iran or North Korea  

77] Donate books, videos, DVDs and records  

78] Do you need any book shelves?

79] Join the Global Zero campaign

80] Peace Park Antinuclear Vigil

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60] – The  National Peace Corps Association is hosting a NPCA HAPPY HOUR for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers who are FEDERAL EMPLOYEES at STONEY's on L - 2101 L St. NW, WDC at 4 to 7 PM on Jan. 11.  Get a Free Drink with a Federal ID. Enjoy free pizza and a drink on NPCA's tab to show support to the federal RPCVs employees affected by the shutdown. Email Glenn@peacecorpsconnect.org.

61] –The Philly Anti-War Reach-Out took place at the 30th Street Train Station, the corner of 30th & Market Sts., Philadelphia 19104, on Fri., Jan, 11 from 4 to 5 PM. There will be banners, signs and leaflets. Reach-Out to people because only we can stop endless war and the drone war command center in Horsham.  Only we can stop Trump, the hate, the  violence and militarism of the these deadly times  epitomized in the U.S. record high Pentagon budget, more  nuclear weapons in the hands of Commander-in-Chief Trump, and his plan to set up a new separate STAR FORCE command in space (i.e. to assure U.S. military dominance in the militarization of space),  Reach-out to people, our neighbors, as they head home, some to homes in Bucks and Montgomery Counties, and Horsham – home to the drone war command center at the Horsham Air Guard Station and in King of Prussia, Lockheed Martin, #1 war profiteer from drone to nuclear warfare.  Reach the Brandywine Peace Community at 484-574-1148 or www.brandywinepeace.com.

62] – 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 Jan. 11. Call Dave Greene at 301-570-3283; or email eneergdivad@gmail.com.

63] –  On  Fri., Jan. 11 at 8 PM, there will be a MLK Birthday Shabbat Celebration at Congregation Beth Shalom, 1801 Baynard Blvd., Wilmington. Rev. Dr. Clifford Johnson, Shiloh Baptist Church, will reprise the role of MLK and his encounters with Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel; See http://www.bethshalomwilmington.org/.

64] – 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. 

65] –On Sat.,  Jan. 12 from 11 AM to 1 PM, have Breakfast with Pigs, hosted by Mutt Mart and Sue E.'s Legacy Inc., 2904 Hamilton Ave., Baltimore 21214. Enjoy Baltimore's BEST dog-friendly brunch with PIGS! Meet Essie & Chopper, pigs in the care of Sue E's Legacy Pig Sanctuary. Bring a suggested donation of $5 for Sue E's Legacy and you will be served a bottomless cup of Zeke's coffee and a delicious doughnut. Check out https://www.facebook.com/events/219659205643868/.

66] –On Sat.,  Jan. 12 from 11 AM to 6 PM, attend the “A Dog's Way Home” Movie Premiere Fundraiser, hosted by Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland (BRSM), Inc. at Hoyts West Nursery Cinemas, 1591 W. Nursery Rd., Linthicum Heights 21090.  Celebrate the premiere of the new film, “A Dog’s Way Home.”  This film is the follow up to the smash hit movie, “A Dog’s Purpose,” by author W. Bruce Cameron.  Be sure to stop by BRSM’s table in the lobby to learn about how you can support all the furry heroes we rescue every day, plus look for some awesome goodies for sale.  Go to https://www.facebook.com/events/509027456253270/.

67] – On Sat.,  Jan. 12 from 11 AM to 1 PM, enjoy the DC Vegan Pupusas & Sweets, hosted by Vegan Feast by V at the H Street Corridor, WDC 20002. If you need more information before purchasing tickets, text (571) 355-9256.  Taste Vegan Salvadoran Pupusas and Tamales as well as an array of sweets from Somethin' Sweet. This is a 100% Gluten-Free and of course 100% plant-based event. See https://www.facebook.com/events/2049145621788672/.

68] – On Sat.,  Jan. 12 from 11:30 AM to1:30 PM, check out Heading for Extinction and What To Do About It, hosted by Extinction Rebellion Washington, D.C. at Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library, 3160 16th St. NW, WDC 20010.  Learn more about the seriousness of the climate crisis and what we can do about it.  Climate change has become a critical emergency, but the U.S. government refuses to get serious, and even consider the dramatic measures needed to address the crisis. Extinction Rebellion US is rebelling against the status quo, and demanding real solutions immediately. Extinction Rebellion US is part of an international campaign (now active and growing in over 35 countries worldwide) started in the UK that successfully shut down London’s roads for several days.  Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/329652007883934/.

69] – Come to the Participatory Defense Community Meeting on Sat., Jan. 12 from 1 to 3 PM at the Oakcrest Community Center,  1300 Capitol Heights Blvd., Capitol Heights 20743. This will take place every Saturday through December. CONTACT qiana johnson at q.johnson@peoplesaction.org at 240-845-4007. Visit https://www.progressivemaryland.org/participatory_defense_community_meeting_20181222?utm_campaign=wkmemdec172018&utm_medium=email&utm_source=progressivemaryland.

70] – On Sat., Jan. 12 from 1 to 3 PM catch Romare Bearden: The Artist as Activist at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 E. Pratt St., Baltimore 21202.  Examine how an artist agitated for change through the power of his art and writing. Join Diedra Harris-Kelley, Co-Director of the Romare Bearden Foundation, for a discussion on Romare Bearden’s role as an art activist. This talk will explore Bearden’s evolution into a true master artist whose work changed our way of seeing the world. Admission to the museum will be necessary to hear the talk. Call (443) 263-1800.  Visit www.lewismuseum.org.

71] –On Sat.,  Jan. 12 from 1:30 to 4 PM, attend the Monthly Grassroots Planning Meeting, hosted by DC Grassroots Planning Coalition at the UNION TEMPLE Baptist Church, 1225 W. St. SE, WDC 20020. Use the Anacostia Metro, and know there is onsite parking. The featured guest is Andrew Trueblood, Interim Director of the DC Office of Planning. He is now in charge of the Comprehensive Plan amendment process and he has committed to improving community engagement and building trust. RSVP to Parisa at Empower DC -- (202) 234-9119 x 100 or parisa@empowerdc.org. See https://www.facebook.com/events/1037490703105140/.

72] –On Sat.,  Jan. 12 from 2:30 to 4:30 PM, get over to a Human Trafficking Awareness Month Event, hosted by Prevention of Adolescent Risks Initiative at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 5401 Loch Raven Blvd., Baltimore 21239.  State, city, and local leaders will provide information and education on spotting the signs of human trafficking in our community, victim vulnerability, and social safety nets. Nicole Lee, Executive Director of the SOAR Project will be providing remarks. Sessions will be led by UMSSW's Nadine Finigan-Carr, PhD and Amelia Rubenstein, LCSW.

73] – The Our Revolution Prince George's County (ORPG) Maryland 'Organizing for Bernie' Livestream Watch Party is happening on Sat.,  Jan. 12th from 4 to 6 PM.  This is a gathering in support of Bernie 2020! Call 240-893-1417. To attend come to the New Deal Café, 113 Centerway, Greenbelt 20770. The Cafe is in the heart of Old Greenbelt. There's a lot of adjacent parking. Visit https://secure.organizingforbernie.com/page/event/detail/jth.

74] –Come to a Bernie Live Stream Party on Sat., Jan. 12 at 4 PM at Suzanne's house, 803 East Lake Ave., Baltimore 21212.  Go to https://secure.organizingforbernie.com/page/event/detail/wr4z. Support a potential Bernie 2020 run. Gather with like-minded people to discuss ways to continue the political revolution. Please note, that cats live in the house, and guests must remove their shoes before entering.  Call 410-258- 6049.

75] – 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.  

76] – 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 North Korea. 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.

77] -- 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.

78] -- Can you use any book shelves? Contact Max at 410-323-1637 or mobuszewski2001 at comcast.net.

79] -- 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.

80] – 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