61] Free
Food Rescue – Feb. 7
62] Donate Diapers through Feb. 10
63] Terrorism,
Betrayal & Resilience – Feb. 8
64] Board
of Trustees Protest: Divest Now from Fossil Fuels – Feb. 8
65] Release the
documents – Feb. 8
66] Shut Down Children Prison Camps! –
Feb. 8
67] WIB peace vigils – Feb. 8
68] White House vigil – Feb. 8
69] Free Food Rescue – Feb. 8
70]
Make the
Green New Deal a possibility. – Feb. 8
71] The Future of American Labor -- Feb. 8 - 9
72] Black Lives Matter -- Feb. 8
73] Proposed legislation in the General
Assembly that impacts women – Feb. 8
74] See Spike Lee’s “BlacKKKlansmen” -- Feb.
8
75]
Consider the poetry
of Czeslaw Milosz – Feb. 8
76] Ballroom
Dancing – Feb. 8
77] Latino Racial Justice Circle
-- Feb. 8
78] Film BLACK FRIDAY -- Feb. 9
79] SURJ 2019 Legislative Day -- Feb. 9
80] Wrongful
Conviction: Walter Lomax – Feb. 9
81] Coffee & Doughnuts for Cats &
Dogs -- Feb. 9
82] Peace Vigil – Feb. 9
83] Participatory Defense Community meeting –
Feb. 9
84] Medicare for All Barnstorm – Feb. 9
85]
Do you want to join
a peace caravan?
86]
Emergency
Demonstration against an attack on Venezuela or Iran
87] Donate books, videos, DVDs and records
88] Do you need any book shelves?
89] Join the Global Zero campaign
90] Peace Park
Antinuclear Vigil
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53] – On Thurs., Feb. 7 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/.
52] – On
Fri., Feb. 8 through Sun., 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.
63] –On
Fri., Feb. 8 from 10 AM – 11:30 AM, Terrorism, Betrayal & Resilience: Book
Talk w/ Prudence Bushnell, hosted by Center for Strategic & International
Studies, 1616 Rhode Island Ave. NW, WDC 20036. In 1998, Prudence Bushnell, then
the U.S. Ambassador to Kenya, bore witness to the al-Qaeda bombings of the
American embassies in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam. She saw how these events
unfolded and faded into history’s background firsthand. In her compelling new
memoir, "Terrorism, Betrayal, and Resilience: My Story of the 1998 U.S.
Embassy Bombings," Bushnell shares what transpired on that fateful day.
She also probes why the bombings—which killed 224 people—were possible,
considering contemporary U.S. surveillance of al-Qaeda. Looking ahead, Bushnell
also explores how today’s leaders can sidestep their predecessors’ miscalculations
and prevent similar tragedies.
The CSIS
Africa Program and CSIS Transnational Threats (TNT) Program invite you to an
in-depth discussion with Ambassador Bushnell. Judd Devermont (CSIS Africa
Program) and Seth Jones (CSIS TNT Program) will join Ambassador Bushnell to
discuss lessons learned from her experience and current extremism trends in the
region, including the recent attack on the Riverside Drive complex in Nairobi,
Kenya. Register or live stream the event here at https://www.csis.org/events/terrorism-betrayal-and-resilience-east-africa-book-talk-prudence-bushnell.
Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/542147449599625/.
64]
-- On Fri., Feb.
8 from11 AM to 1 PM, attend the Board of Trustees Protest: Divest Now, hosted
by Fossil Free George Washington in Kogan Plaza, 2121 I St. NW, WDC
20037. GW refuses to meaningfully address the issue of climate change
while time runs out for DC and the world. Protest the Board of Trustees for
their continued refusal to divest the university’s endowment from the dirty
fossil fuel industry. Then march to the Marvin Center to disrupt the Trustee
meeting taking place. Make your voice heard and tell GW that divestment
is a moral obligation. See https://www.facebook.com/events/834091153611180/.
65]
– On Fri., Feb.
8 at 11 AM, support April in Court: Fighting MPD for FOIA Info, hosted
by Black Lives Matter DC in D.C. Superior Court, Courtroom 219, 500
Indiana Ave. NW, WDC 20001. BLM DC Core Organizer April Renée Goggans has a
hearing on her case challenging MPD’s refusal to correctly review and turn over
what has “grown” to nearly 9K possibly responsive documents related to MPD’s
ongoing surveillance and monitoring of her as a result of her activism. She
is represented by Georgetown Law Civil Rights Clinic who filed a complaint in
DC Superior Court on June 1, 2017 to compel MPD to produce the request
documents. The Court will decide whether MPD must produce the requested
documents. See https://www.facebook.com/events/1956380037998303/.
66]
– On Fri., Feb.
8 from noon to 1:30 PM, rally to Shut Down Children Prison Camps! Hosted
by Democracy Revolution at the U.S. Capitol Building West Lawn,
Capitol Circle, WDC 20004. Demand the Department of Health and Human
Services get out of the children prison business. They currently run about 95 "temporary
emergency shelters" aka prison camps for unaccompanied immigrant minors
across the country, and most are in violation of U.S. Law which states that
these children must be reunited with parents or an adult sponsor within 20
days. Furthermore, many are in violation of HHS' own standards by not providing
an adequate number of medical staff. At Tornillo, which was the largest child
prison camp, staff did not undergo required FBI fingerprint checks. Reports of
abuse are now emerging from these horrific camps where staff are told not to
make eye contact with the children and many cannot speak Spanish.
Begin
the protest on the south side of the Capitol Reflecting Pool, near the U.S.
Botanical Gardens. Hear from a couple faith leaders and immigrant rights
activists, and then march one block to the front of the Dept. of Health and
Human Services. See https://www.facebook.com/events/1821322404639618/.
67]
– On
Fri., Feb. 8 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.
68]
– On Fri., Feb. 8 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.
69]
– On Fri., Feb.
8 at noon, get over to Grace Baptist Church, 3201 The Alameda., Baltimore
21218, hosted by Food Rescue Baltimore. For this last Friday Food Rescue,
bring a bag, bring a friend, and take delicious, nutritious, free rescued food.
See https://www.facebook.com/events/579834149018638/.
70]
– Make
the Green New Deal a possibility. On Fri., Feb. 8 at 12:30 PM, help bring
the call for Real Climate Leadership to your Congressperson’s doorstep. Ramp up
the call for a Green New Deal at Sen. Chris Van Hollen's office, 1900 N. Howard
St., Suite 100. Baltimore 21218.
71]
– Come to
hear about The Future of American Labor: Initiatives for a New Era. The
American labor movement is at a critical moment in its history. As workers,
advocates, and union leaders chart a path forward, what initiatives, reforms,
and organizing models hold the most promise to restore power to working
people? On Feb. 8 from 12:30 to 6 PM and on Sat., Feb. 9 from 9:30 AM to
4 PM, hear from the nation's top labor leaders, including AFT President Randi
Weingarten President, SEIU President Mary Kay Henry, and AFSCME
President Lee Saunders, alongside former U.S. Secretary of
Labor Tom Perez and Co-chair of the Congressional Progressive
Caucus Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), among others, as
they discuss and debate the future of organized labor. The
conference will be held at Georgetown University Law Center, Hart Auditorium,
600 New Jersey Ave. NW, WDC 20001. Register at http://www.shankerinstitute.org/event/future-american-labor?mc_cid=7ba298377d&mc_eid=0f57b5a0fa.
72]
– 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. 8. Black Lives Matter.
73] – On
Fri., Feb. 8 from 6 to 8 PM, participate in the 8th Day of Action, hosted
by Baltimore Women United at the Bistro and Winebar, 213 Penn St.,
Baltimore 21230. Learn about proposed legislation in the General Assembly
that impacts women! Hear what is coming up and how you can help.
Advocates and legislators will be invited. https://www.facebook.com/events/228228954795667/.
74]
– On Fri., Feb.
8 from 6:30 to 9:30 PM, come to a Movie, Dinner, Discussion, hosted by Journey
of Faith Church, 7902 Liberty Rd., Baltimore 21244. The Social Justice
team will show Spike Lee’s “BlacKkKlansmen.” To register please call
410-655-5250 or email Journey7902@verizon.net.
Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/311248786178647/.
75] – On
Fri., Feb. 8 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, enjoy poetry night with Milosz, hosted
by Mount Calvary Catholic Church, 816 N. Eutaw St., Baltimore 21201.
This is the next meeting of "The Dante Group." Consider the poetry of
Czeslaw Milosz, Nobel Prize winner from Poland. Message Noah Jacob Tyler for a
selection Mark Kirby did of Milosz's poems and a table of contents for it. His
opinion is that The Selected Poems, edited by his friend and collaborator
Robert Haas, tended to scant the religious poems. This slim selection does not.
Begin this session on page 12. See https://www.facebook.com/events/951204698407499/.
76]
– 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. 8. Call
Dave Greene at 301-570-3283; or email eneergdivad@gmail.com.
77]
– On Sat., Feb.
9 from 10 AM to noon, come to a meeting, hosted by Latino Racial Justice
Circle at Lion Brothers Company Building, 875 Hollins St., Baltimore
21201. Arrive at 9:45 AM for some breakfast. The Lion Brothers Building
is near the corner of Hollins Street and S. Poppleton St. in Southwest Baltimore.
New members are always welcome! If you have any questions or would like to be
added to the email list, email latinoracialjusticecircle@gmail.com.
See https://www.facebook.com/events/407534239986617/.
78] – There
is a free screening of "Black Friday" on Sat., Feb. 9 from 10 AM to
noon at Enoch Pratt Free Library Waverly Branch, 400 East 33rd St., Baltimore
21218. This is a documentary by Ric Mathis which looks deeply into the spending
habits of Black America. The film addresses the misinformation,
misunderstandings and myths within the Black community relating to money,
finances and spending which play an important role in wealth creation and
legacy. It features prominent figures from the Black community including
Entrepreneur Cynthia Bailey of RHOA, Sociologist Umar Johnson, Actor Hill
Harper, Attorney Colette T. Davis and Actress A. J. Johnson. Donations are
welcomed. Check out the trailer https://youtu.be/VSCk7F6SOqU.
79]
-- On Sat., Feb.
9 from 10 AM to 1 PM, attend SURJ 2019 Legislative Day, hosted by SURJ
Baltimore at St. Mark's Lutheran, 1900 Saint Paul St., Baltimore 21218. Kick
off the legislative session and re-engage in the work of fighting for criminal
justice, police, and immigration reform at the city and state level. There
will be a panel discussion with social justice leaders, and then groups will
break out with your district that will give everyone the opportunity to network
with your neighbors, and learn basic skills to help you navigating the
legislative session. Tactics like calls to legislators, providing testimony,
hosting house meetings, and upcoming lobby nights will be shared. Check
out https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/surj-legislative-day-paying-poc-leaders-for-their-expertise?source=direct_link&.
Enjoy donuts, bagels, coffee, and fruit. Email jbaltimore@gmail.com. See https://www.facebook.com/events/2313953872167109/.
80] – On
Sat., Feb. 9 from 2 to 4 PM, check out Wrongful Conviction: Walter Lomax & The
Honorable Gale E. Rasin, hosted by Maryland
Humanities and Choose Civility at the Motor House, 120 W. North Ave.,
Baltimore 21201. Tickets are at www.mdhumanities.org.
Lomax was arrested and incarcerated in 1967 at the age of 20 for a crime he did
not commit. He maintained his innocence from the time of his arrest. After
nearly 40 years and repeated petitions for a new trial, a review of his case by
Judge Gale Rasin and additional investigations led to Mr. Lomax’s release in
2006. Hear this conversation about Mr. Lomax’s experiences navigating the
justice system and his work since his release with the Maryland Restorative
Justice Initiative. Andrew Green of The Baltimore Sun will moderate the
conversation. The event is free, but reservations are required. This program is
part of Is Justice Just?, Maryland Humanities’ series of discussions on reform
of the US criminal justice system. This series is part of the “Democracy and
the Informed Citizen” Initiative, administered by the Federation of State
Humanities Councils. See https://www.facebook.com/events/227799198154903/.
81]
-- On Sat., Feb.
9 from 11 AM to 1 PM, enjoy Coffee & Doughnuts for Cats & Dogs, hosted
by Mutt Mart and Senior Dog Sanctuary of Maryland at Mutt Mart,
2904 Hamilton Ave., Baltimore 21214. Some say this is Baltimore's BEST
dog-friendly brunch. Bring a suggested donation of $5 for the Senior Dog
Sanctuary of Maryland, and you will receive a Fractured Prune doughnut and
bottomless cup of Zeke's coffee. Go to https://www.facebook.com/events/399911867219588/.
82] – 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.
83] – On Sat., Feb. 9 from 1 to 3 PM, get over to the Participatory Defense Community
Meeting at the NAACP PG Headquarters, #115, 9201 Basil Court, Upper Marlboro
20774. CONTACT qiana johnson at q.johnson@peoplesaction.org or
2408454007.
84]
– On Sat., Feb. 9 from 2 PM to 3:30
PM, join the Medicare for All Barnstorm – Baltimore, hosted by Healthcare
is a Human Right – Maryland and Baltimore Democratic Socialists of America
at First Unitarian Church, 1 W. Hamilton St., Baltimore 21201. Tickets are at www.hchrmd.org. Mobilize
support for HR 676, the single-payer healthcare bill. Email info@mdsinglepayer.org.
This is
in conjunction with a national campaign organized by National Nurses United,
Healthcare NOW, and other national organizations to generate support for the
new Congressional Medicare for All bill, single-payer healthcare. The
barnstorming is a special organizer training and strategy summit to kick off a
week or two of focused canvassing to mobilize support for Medicare for All in
the Baltimore area, targeting the districts of Congresspersons Dutch
Ruppersberger (2nd), John Sarbanes (3rd), and Elijah Cummings (7th). There will
be a kid’s table and refreshments on site. Venue is accessible through a side
door. Go to https://www.facebook.com/events/272800200067599/.
85]
– 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.
86]
– 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.
87]
-- 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.
88]
-- Can you use
any book shelves? Contact Max at 410-323-1637 or mobuszewski2001 at
comcast.net.
89]
-- 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.
90]
– 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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