45] Immigration Summit – May 31
46] WIB peace
vigils – May 31
47] White House vigil – May 31
48]
Tell Dutch Medicare for
All -- May 31
49]
Black Lives Matter –
May 31
50]
Walt Whitman Tour – May
31
51] Ballroom Dancing – May 31
52] Bill Henry for Comptroller Campaign Launch – June 1
53] Quds Day 2019 – June 1
54]
Fold-In at the White
House – June 1, 8 & 15
55]
Meet Me in the Middle
meeting – June 2
56]
Coffee, Conversation & Canvassing –
June 2
57]
Peace Vigil
– June 2
58] Max is at the Charles Village Festival – June 2 & 3
59]
Rally to Impeach – June
2
60] Get Lush Cosmetics Out
of Bloody Saudi Arabia – June 2
61] Sierra
Club fundraiser – June 2
62] Emergency Demonstration against an attack on Venezuela or
Iran
63] Donate books, videos, DVDs and records
64] Do you need any book shelves?
65] Join the Global Zero
campaign
66] Peace Park Antinuclear Vigil
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44] – “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.
45] – The
Baltimore Immigration Summit takes place on Fri., May 31 from 8:30 AM to
4:30 PM at Coppin State University, 2500 W. North Ave,. Baltimore
21216. The Summit brings together academics, policy makers, service
providers, activists, community leaders, and others working with and for New
Americans (immigrants and refugees) in our region. Baltimore and its
surrounding suburbs represent an area with a growing and diverse New American
population, and local governments view New Americans as essential to the
region's ongoing resurgence.
The theme of this year’s summit is “Restoring Hope
through Solidarity,” which captures the critical nature of collaboration with
and on behalf of New Americans. Additionally, this year’s theme resists the
recent hateful rhetoric coming from the national stage and celebrates the
ongoing good work of New Americans and their advocates in Baltimore. This work
has become both more challenging and all the more critical as a result of the
national climate, and this year's theme positions the Summit as a place to hear
and be re-energized by narratives of hope and resilience in the Baltimore
region. Celebrate the work of welcoming New Americans that continues across the
Baltimore Region and to discover new opportunities for collaboration!
46] – On
Fri., May 31 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 noon vigil is at Roland Park
Place, 830 W. 40th St, Baltimore. 21211. However, if weather is iffy, contact Bob
at robert_mead3939@comcast.net. Even if there is no
vigil, lunch will take place at 1 PM at the Greenway Room, 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.
47] – On Fri., May 31 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.
48] – Dutch
Ruppersberger has agreed to meet with five organizers about Medicare For All on
Fri., May 31 at 3:30 PM. Join a rally on Friday from 3 to 4:15 PM at
Ruppersberger's at his office, 375 West Padonia Road, Suite 200, Timonium. RSVP
at https://www.mobilize.us/needtoimpeach/event/93760/?utm_campaign=rally_to_impeach&utm_source=sendgrid&utm_medium=email&utm_term=20190529_need_to_impeach_tar__&utm_content=5912028After five constituents meet with Mr. Ruppersberger, they
will report back to the rally attendees outside the office.
49] – 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 May 31. Black Lives Matter.
50] – On Fri., May 31 from 6 to 8 PM, take a walking
tour of Walt Whitman & Living In Civil War Washington, D.C., hosted
by Washington DC History & Culture at the Newseum, 555 Pennsylvania
Ave. NW, WDC 20001. Friday, May 31 is the 200th birthday of poet, journalist
and author Walt Whitman - one of DC’s favorite adopted sons. Born in New York
City, Walt moved to Washington, DC during the Civil War and spent approximately
a decade here - writing, working as a federal employee, and volunteering at
various local hospitals. His experience was similar to many who lived in D.C.
during the Civil War years of 1861-65. When we think of the Civil War the
first things that come to mind are typically either prominent historical
figures such as Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, and Robert E. Lee, or the
major battles such as Manassas, Antietam and Gettysburg.
But for
regular, everyday people, what was it like to actually live in Washington, D.C.
during the Civil War in terms of jobs, housing, clothes, transportation,
entertainment, food, shopping, etc.? The two-hour walk will cover
approximately a mile and a half and will visit many prominent places connected
to Walt Whitman and the Civil War including The Newseum, The Clara Barton
Missing Soldiers Office, Ford’s Theatre, Freedom Plaza and the Willard
Hotel. This program will be led by Robert Kelleman, the founder of the
non-profit community organization Washington, DC History & Culture.
Check out https://www.facebook.com/pg/DCHistoryAndCulture.
Walter
Whitman (May 31, 1819 - March 26, 1892) was an American poet, essayist, and
journalist. A humanist, he was a part of the transition between
transcendentalism and realism, incorporating both views in his works. Whitman
is among the most influential poets in the American canon, often called the
father of free verse. His work was very controversial in its time, particularly
his poetry collection Leaves of Grass, which was described as obscene for its
overt sexuality. Kelleman can be reached at rkelleman@yahoo.com or
202-821-6325 (text only). Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/322811271743775/.
51] – 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 31. Call Dave Greene at
301-570-3283; or email eneergdivad@gmail.com.
52] – On Sat., June 1 at 10 AM, check out the Bill
Henry For Comptroller Campaign Launch, hosted by Friends of Bill Henry at
601 N. Paca St., Baltimore 21201-1919. Get tickets at act.myngp.com.
Join Bill Henry along with his family, friends, and supporters as he launches
his campaign to be your next Baltimore City Comptroller. As Comptroller,
Bill will ensure independent oversight of the City's fiscal and policy affairs.
He'll protect the public interest through the office's crucial roles in
budgeting, approving contracts, auditing City agencies, and managing the City's
real estate. This is By Authority: Friends of Bill Henry; Mel Freeman,
Treasurer. Look at https://www.facebook.com/events/610035189514344/.
53] – On Sat., June
1 from 10 AM to 2 PM, get involved with Quds Day 2019, hosted by Al Quds
Day on Capitol Hill, 100 East Capitol St., WDC 20036. Join this annual
rally and demonstration for the liberation and support of Palestine. We must
stand united against all oppression, occupation, and colonization. We must
stand united for peace and justice. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/868226020188851/.
54] – On Sat., June 1, June 8 and June 15 from 10 AM to
noon, join a Fold-In at the White House, Lafayette Square Historic District,
1601 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, WDC 20006. Hosted by Searching for Eon, this
Fold-In is a participatory art-as-protest performance piece that needs YOU. In
Japan there is a tradition that says if you dedicate yourself to folding 1,000
paper cranes the gods will grant you one wish. Come dressed in a monochromatic
outfit (all red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, or violet from head to
toe) and you will sit down next to strangers who can teach you how to fold
origami cranes.
Together hold
space as a literal rainbow in front of the White House to celebrate Trans and
non-binary members of our community, remember those we have lost, and engage in
old fashioned conversation with passersby about the queer members of our
community that we cherish and love. Go to https://www.facebook.com/events/328130341201090/?event_time_id=328130357867755.
55] – On Sat., June1 from 11 AM to 1 PM, get over to
the Meet Me In the Middle meeting hosted by Communities United at St.
Vincent de Paul Church, 120 N. Front St., Baltimore 21202. Learn and keep
up to date on Communities United activities. This is Community United's monthly
public event. All are welcome, including children. RSVP here: https://secure.everyaction.com/wtqEaUcGRUOsKhnLOOgQlQ2. See https://www.facebook.com/events/1171365173037169/.
56] – Enjoy Coffee
and Conversation with Our Revolution Baltimore at the R House, 301 W. 29th St.,
Baltimore 21211, on Sat., June 1st from 11 AM to 1 PM. See https://r.housebaltimore.com/Formal meetings
aren't your style? Just want a place to talk politics and activism? Have a
question about or idea for OR Baltimore? If any of these apply to you, or you
just want a cup of coffee on a Saturday morning, then come on down. Check out https://www.facebook.com/events/324220624915655/.
After
Coffee & Conversation, there will be a community canvas for Bernie Sanders.
The meeting location for the canvass is right there at R House, so plan to stay
if you'd like to help elect Bernie Sanders as the next President of the United
States. Look at https://act.berniesanders.com/event/community-canvass/7248/signup?source=events-map. Go to
https://www.facebook.com/events/324220624915655/.
57] – 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.
58] – Max will be selling used books, buttons,
bumperstickers and more on Sat., June 2 from 11 AM to 9 PM and on Sun., June 3
from 11 AM to 6 PM at the Charles Village Festival. It takes place in the
Wyman Park Dell. Call Max at 727-256-5789.
59] – Join the rally to impeach on Sat., June 1 from 1
to 4 PM at the Washington Monument, 2 15th St. NW, WDC 20024. Demand that
Donald Trump be removed from office. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/needtoimpeach/event/93760/?utm_campaign=rally_to_impeach&utm_source=sendgrid&utm_medium=email&utm_term=20190529_need_to_impeach_tar__&utm_content=5912028.
During the rally, hear from musical guests and speakers who will cover
everything from Trump’s impeachable offenses to why his term has been so
damaging for millions of people across the country. The event will include
speakers and musical guests from Washington, DC and across the country.
Speakers will address Trump’s ten impeachable offenses, why impeachment is the
necessary next step to removing Trump from power, and related issues such as
the Trump administration’s systematic assault on people of color, immigrants,
women, and the LGBT community. We need to impeach this dangerous president NOW.
Volunteers: send a message to jeremiah.chapman@needtoimpeach.com.
60] – There is a Week of Action to Get Lush Cosmetics
Out of Bloody Saudi Arabia, June 1 through 7. One of the protests will
occur in Washington, D.C. on Sat., June 1 at 1 PM. Go to https://www.codepink.org/lush_week_of_action?utm_campaign=lush_week_of_action&utm_medium=email&utm_source=codepink.
61] – On Sat., June 1 from 4 to 6 PM, consider going to
a Fundraiser - Moving Toward A More Sustainable Maryland, hosted by the
Sierra Club Maryland Chapter. Tickets can be had at act.sierraclub.org.
The benefit will feature former Maryland Governor and smart growth leader
Parris Glendening! Maryland is at a crossroads on transportation policy
and smart growth. Are we going to create a 21st century transportation system
that prioritizes moving people instead of cars, and confronts climate change? Or
are we going to repeat the mistakes of the last century, and build sprawling
highways that swallow up open space, worsen traffic, and contribute to a
warming planet? RSVP at https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=7010Z000001aGxoQAE. Check
at https://www.facebook.com/events/320116545347033/.
62] – 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
Venezuela takes place, then meet at 33rd and N. Charles St., Baltimore 21218. If the attack is before 2
PM local time, then events will begin at 5 PM, local time. If the
attack occurs after 5 PM local time, then events will begin at 5
PM, local time, the following day. Contact
Max at 410-323-1607 or mobuszewski2001 at Comcast dot net.
63] -- 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.
64] -- Can you use any book shelves? Contact Max at
410-323-1637 or mobuszewski2001 at comcast.net.
65] -- 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.
66] – 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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