62]
Lights Out Baltimore
– May 10
63] Ballroom Dancing – May 10
64] Symposium on Environmental Justice and
Health Disparities – May 11
65] Peace
Challenge Run – May 11
66] "Hugo Chavez
Humanitarian Caravan" –
May 11
67] Peace Vigil – May 11
68] Mid-Atlantic Dog Expo – May 11
69] Mass Mobilization at the
Venezuela Embassy –
May 11
70] Screening of “Free Angela & All
Political Prisoners” – May 11
71] “Shadows
and Ashes: The Peril of Nuclear Weapon” – through May 31
72]
Emergency
Demonstration against an attack on Venezuela or Iran
73] Donate books, videos, DVDs and records
74] Do you need any book shelves?
75] Join the Global Zero campaign
76] Peace Park
Antinuclear Vigil
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62]
– On Fri., May
10 from 7 to 8:30 PM, join Lights Out Baltimore for a Birds and Building
Collisions Discussion, hosted by the Carrie Murray Nature Center, 1901
Ridgetop Rd., Baltimore 21207. As many as a billion birds are dying
annually in the United States from collisions. Light pollution attracts birds
into dangerous environments, but it’s the glass that kills. Lights Out
Baltimore is a bird conservation and wildlife rescue organization specifically
addressing this issue. During migration, spring and fall, it monitors downtown
Baltimore for window strikes. It collects data, which is used by various
organizations and researchers, and rescues injured birds. It advocates for
bird-friendly building design and works with buildings to turn out nonessential
lighting during migration. It strives to make Baltimore safe for birds
year-round by partnering with local wildlife rehabilitators and other
conservation groups. Hear from Lynne Parks, and learn about how we can better coexist
with our avian friends! The cost is $5. Go to https://www.facebook.com/events/1246240702190591/.
63]
– 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 May 3. Call
Dave Greene at 301-570-3283; or email eneergdivad@gmail.com.
64]
– On Sat., May 11 from 8 AM to 7 PM,
the 5th Symposium on Environmental Justice and Health Disparities will take
place at the UMD Stamp Student Union and convene numerous regional
legislators, nonprofit organizations, and researchers for an in-depth examination
of environmental justice and health disparities issues affecting our
region. This year's symposium focuses on using health, law
and policy tools to collaborate with environmental justice communities,
elevate their voices, and enact change. Jacqui Patterson, director of the NAACP
Environmental and Climate Justice Program will be the keynote
speaker. Registration is free, and the event includes lunch. Email ceejhlab@gmail.com or call 352.283.6254. See
65] - On
Sat., May 11 from 9 to 11 AM, join the Peace Challenge Run, hosted
by Runners4Justice in Herring Run Park, Baltimore 21213. During the
May Ceasefire weekend, meet at the playground in Herring Run Park at Parkside
Drive & Roberton Ave. Spend time honoring those who have lost their lives
to violence in our city, experience the healing power of nature and
mindfulness, and support the Free Black Mamas Mother's Day Bail Out
event. Run, walk, or bike the trail - this is a family-friendly event!
After exploring the trail, create cards and share one set with the mothering
person in your life and donate the other to the Free Black Mamas Mother's Day
Celebration on May 12th. Feel free to bring a snack, water, or juice to share!
Look at https://www.facebook.com/events/2133947806659271/.
66]
– Join the emergency "Hugo Chavez Humanitarian Caravan" which
will bring food and water to the Venezuelan Embassy Protectors who are holding
on and strong despite the electricity being illegally cut and food blocked. Bring food that does not
have to be cooked or refrigerated and water. Pack up and decorate
cars on
Sat., May 11 at 9 AM @ 2011 N. Charles St., Baltimore 21218.
67] – 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.
68] – On
Sat., May 11 from 11 AM to 6 PM, have a good time at the Mid-Atlantic Dog Expo
at Patterson Park, Baltimore. The event is open to the public at no cost;
but if you can, bring a small donation of dog food, toys or accessories for our
local shelters. Come and connect with local businesses that support the cause.
Eat from our array of food trucks and vendors. Get your face painted like a
puppy in our kid’s corner. Hear talks on topics ranging from Breed Specific
Legislation to animal cruelty. Adopt a new BFF from BARCS onsite adoption crew.
Listen to live music all day. Hang out with your dog. Visit the beer garden.
Enter into the Doggie/Owner look a like contest. Enter a business to win the “Dog
Hearted” award for animal advocacy. Visit www.MidAtlanticDogExpo.com and https://www.facebook.com/events/722962888079345/.
69] – There
is an Emergency at the Venezuelan Embassy, 1099 30th St. NW, WDC, and Activists
Demand Electricity Be Turned Back On. To support them, come to a Mass
Mobilization on Sat., May 11 at 1 PM.. On May 8, the Potomac Electric
Power Company (PEPCO), assisted by the U.S. Secret Service, cut off electricity
to the activists lawfully residing inside the Venezuelan Embassy, creating a
dangerous emergency situation. The embassy protectors are calling for an urgent
mass mobilization of support to demand an immediate end to this crisis and all
efforts to illegally seize the Embassy on behalf of the right-wing coup
leaders. The Secret Service was undoubtedly carrying out an order from Trump's
State Department. This was done despite utility bills being fully paid by the
owners of the building, which is the legitimate government of Venezuela, and
despite the fact that the activists inside are invited guests of the Venezuelan
government. Activists have been residing inside the Venezuelan Embassy since
mid-April to protect it from takeover by opposition forces as part of the U.S.
orchestrated coup. Organized by CODEPINK, Answer Coalition, and Popular
Resistance, they formed the Embassy Protection Collective. They are demanding
that the electricity and water be turned back on, and that food and medicines
be allowed inside. Email info@answercoalition.org.
70] --
On Sat., May 11
from 7 to 10 PM, see a screening of “Free Angela & All Political
Prisoners,” hosted by Current Movements at the Eaton Workshop (Eaton DC),
1201 K St. NW, WDC 20005. About a year ago, Current Movements, a
nonprofit organization with the goal of connecting grassroots activists,
movements and organizations through art, film and technology, was
started. The plans for a Film Series will result in screening two films a
month about the connection between art and activism.
The
first film is directed by Shola Lynch, and it documents how Davis transformed
from a philosophy professor to revolutionary icon. Go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qh49nbTq268&feature=youtu.be.
It will be followed by a panel discussion about the current state of political
prisoners here in the U.S. This is a free event. See https://www.facebook.com/events/1241713676010329/.
71] – “Shadows
and Ashes: The Peril of Nuclear Weapon” will be on view at Montgomery
College’s Cultural Arts Center, 7995 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, through May
31, 2019. The show -- which features photos, children’s artwork from Hiroshima,
ceramic masks, poetry, and informational graphics -- will be accompanied by
various events, including films, lectures, and discussion. Visit mcblogs/montgomerycollege.edu/cac
for exhibit hours and parking.
72]
– 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.
73]
-- 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.
74]
-- Can you use
any book shelves? Contact Max at 410-323-1637 or mobuszewski2001 at
comcast.net.
75]
-- 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.
76]
– 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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