21] Protest
Trump Hotel opening -- Oct. 26
22] Food Disrupters – Oct. 26
23] Gender Gap – Oct. 26
24] Military Budgets in India and Pakistan –
Oct. 26
25]
Improving CITIStat – Oct. 26
26] Green
Party visibility event -- Oct. 26
27] A water price hike – Oct.
26
28] “A Deeper Black: Race in America" – Oct. 26
29] Hungry for change – Oct.
26
30] Energy
efficiency webinar -- Oct. 26
31] Help
Green Party – Oct. 27
32] Get
Money Out – Oct, 27
33] Iran Nuclear Deal – Oct. 27
34] Iran Data Report - Oct. 27
35] Lead exposure workshop -- Oct. 27
36] Jack Sharp Awards Dinner – Oct. 27
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21] – Protest the "Ribbon Cutting Grand Opening" at the
Trump Hotel in D.C. on Wed., Oct. 26 from 9:30 to 11:30 AM at 1100 Pennsylvania
Ave. NW, WDC 20004. Join the ANSWER Coalition and others to call out
Trump's bigotry toward Mexicans, Muslims, the Black community, immigrants,
refugees, women and people with disabilities. If you're interested, after
the "Grand Opening" there will be a picket line outside the Trump hotel from noon
to 2 PM. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1526875387338918/.
22] – The
Stimson Center's is hosting Food Disrupters and the Future of Food on Wed.,
Oct. 26 from 9:30 to 11 AM at 1211 Connecticut Ave. NW, 8th Floor, WDC
20036. The food industry is being revolutionized by entrepreneurs using food
technology in innovative ways to address some of the most pressing threats to
our modern society. Unprecedented integration of communities that traditionally
stove piped development, policy-making, scientific, and venture capitalists has
led to an era of food disruption. These “disrupters” have moved beyond mass
production to food start-ups and impact investing. Today new actors form the
private sector will play an increasingly important role in ensuring the world
develops additional food resources to keep pace with a burgeoning population.
At this event co-hosted by the Stimson Center and Halcyon Incubator, Stimson
board member Kris Balderston will moderate a discussion between leaders in the
food industry on the role of food disruption in addressing the challenges of
ending hunger and providing equitable access to food in the developing world.
See https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenIvUKVTFPqYtEWMEjpFay0NEEHSHfwHHLXrMjplIvTr06dg/viewform.
23] – The
gender pay gap is real: A 360 degree look at what it is and why it matters is
taking place on Wed., Oct. 26 from 11:30 AM to 1 PM at the Economic Policy
Institute, 1225 Eye St. NW, WDC 20005. The Economic Policy Institute is
presenting new research on the gender wage gap at a panel discussion on how to
address the wage gap and achieve more broadly shared prosperity. Panelists
will also discuss how to provide a better infrastructure to help workers
balance work and family. Lunch will start at 11:15 AM, and the program will
start promptly at 11:30 AM. RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-gender-pay-gap-is-real-a-360-degree-look-at-what-it-is-and-why-it-matters-tickets-28603574060?mc_cid=7e19933e12&mc_eid=e80ca75913.
24] – The
Stimson Center's South Asia Program is hosting Military Budgets in India and
Pakistan: Trajectories, Priorities, and Risks on Wed., Oct. 26 from 12:30 to 2
PM at 1211 Connecticut Ave. NW, 8th Floor, WDC 20036. Join the Stimson
Center for the release of its latest report, written by Research Associate
Shane Mason, which examines trends in military spending in India and Pakistan,
explores the strategic implications of those trends, and outlines the
consequences for regional stability. The program will consist of a panel
discussion moderated by Michael Krepon and Sameer Lalwani, with Shuja Nawaz,
Nilanthi Samaranayake, and Shane Mason serving as discussants. Lunch will be
served. RSVP at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6SDn4B3cy5yisVaElDxMDe-J1rpzewSQdqscXZTlZPceqUQ/viewform.
25] – Citizens
Planning and Housing Association has finalized the panelists for the next forum
which will be on improving the CITIstat Program on Wed., Oct. 26 from 4 to 6 PM
at the John and Frances Angelos Law Center, 1401 North Charles St., Room 202,
Baltimore 21201. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/revitalizing-the-baltimore-city-citistat-program-tickets-28581671549?mc_cid=4d8246507c&mc_eid=0a20fdb824.
26] --- Help Margaret Flowers
and other Green Party Candidates earn more votes:
On Wed., Oct 26
from 4 to 6 PM, there is a visibility event for Margaret, Josh Harris for Mayor and Ian
Schlackman for Baltimore City Council District 12 at the intersection of Route 40 and Broadway Avenue in
Baltimore City. Signs and shirts will
be provided. Contact Cristi@flowersforsenate.org if you can help out.
Go to https://www.facebook.com/events/1139199492814980/.
27] – The
City Council Taxation, Finance and Economic Development Committee is hosting a
public hearing on water affordability in order to hear the experiences and
concerns of residents on Wed., Oct. 26 at 5 PM at the Du Burns Council Chamber,
4th Floor, City Hall, 100 N Holliday St., Baltimore 21202. Baltimore
deserves safe, affordable water. Water rates have more than tripled over the
last 15 years and the burden of these price increases is falling unfairly on
low income residents. The City Council Taxation, Finance and Economic
Development Committee is hosting a public hearing on water affordability in
order to hear the experiences and concerns of residents.
If you
want to share your experience regarding the lack of low income assistance, rate
hikes or any other complications related to the water service in the city, or
want to stand in solidarity with our community members, come to the hearing to
demand the City Council protect our right to safe, affordable water service.
Wear blue to show support for water for all! RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/1292161364151387/.
28] – On
Wed., Oct. 26 at 6 PM, Ta-Nehisi Coates will address “A Deeper Black: Race in
America" at Temple University, Liacouras Center, 1776 N. Broad St.,
Philadelphia 19122. Go to https://events.temple.edu/ta-nehisi-coates-a-deeper-black-race-in-america.
29] – On Wed., Oct. 26 from 7
to 8:30 PM at Loyola University McGuire Hall (in the Andrew White Student
Center) catch “Hungry For Change: How Our Daily Bread Transforms
Lives.” This is an event celebrating the 35th year of Our
Daily Bread. A shuttle will be available from parking at the Cathedral of
Mary Our Queen parking lot. The keynote speakers are Kathryn
Edin, Ph.D., Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of
Sociology at Johns Hopkins University and co-author of “2.00 a Day: Living on
Almost Nothing in America,” and Sr. Patricia Chappell, SNDdeN, Executive
Director, Pax Christi USA. Other speakers are Hal Smith, former Executive
Director of Catholic Charities who oversaw the opening of Our Daily Bread, and
Jackie Spelman, a 25-year volunteer at Our Daily Bread. The event is sponsored
by Catholic Charities. To register, visit cc-md.org/ODB35.
30] – Sign
up for a Physicians for Social Responsibility webinar on Wed., Oct. 26 at 8 PM
EST to learn how energy efficiency in the home reduces hospital emergency
room visits and missed days of school and work, while providing safer, more
affordable housing for families. Tune in to hear presenters from the American
Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) and the Green and Healthy Homes
Initiative describe how improving the energy efficiency of our homes helps
break the link between unhealthy housing and unhealthy families. Go to https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/729326231580294916.
31] – On
Thurs., Oct. 27 early voting starts! There will be canvassing at early voting poll locations across the state to tell
voters about their options! Need
volunteers to place signs and talk to voters (electioneering). Shifts are self-assigned and can take place at any of the
69 early voting locations across the state, between 8 AM and 8 PM through
Nov. 3. For locations in Baltimore City, email Cristi@FlowersForSenate.org.
For locations in MoCo or PG Counties, contact
Melanie Oringer at melanie.oringer@moco4bernie.com.
For locations on the Eastern Shore, contact Harry Isaksson at harryisaksson@aol.com. For any location not
listed above, contact Cristi@FlowersForSenate.org.
32] -- VOLUNTEER
to Petition Early Voters in Annapolis from Thurs., Oct. 27 to Thurs., Nov.
3. Get Money Out is building early momentum for the 2017 legislative
session by collecting petition signatures in the Annapolis area. Every
time a Maryland resident signs, emails are sent to his or her representatives
in Annapolis supporting the Democracy Amendment Resolution. There is a
staffing plan to petition early voters at a key polling place in
Annapolis. You can help by volunteering to cover one of the shifts.
Volunteers will work in pairs or small groups; all necessary materials and
training will be provided. Contact Bill Conner at annapolis13315@gmail.com. Go
to http://www.getmoneyoutmd.org/.
33] – On
Thurs., Oct. 27 from noon to 1:15 PM, Lowell Schwartz, Senate Foreign Relations
Committee, will address "Congress and the Future of the Iran Nuclear
Agreement." At the University of Maryland,
1203 Van Munching Hall, College Park 20742. This is part of the CISSM
Forum/Development Circle. Schwartz is a senior professional staff member
on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He is responsible for all
issues related to non-proliferation (including Iran and North Korea), arms
control and international security issues. As part of his
responsibilities he reviews, conducts oversight, formulates and shepherds
Committee legislation on Iran and North Korea’s nuclear programs, U.S. military
and civilian nuclear cooperation agreements, and bilateral and multi-lateral
arms control treaties and agreements. The Center for International and Security
Studies at Maryland can be reached at 301-405-7601. Go to http://cissm.umd.edu/events/cissm-forumdevelopment-circle-congress-and-future-iran-nuclear-agreement%E2%80%9D.
34] – On Thurs., Oct. 27 at 1:30 PM., Peter Harrell, Center for
New American Security; Amir Bagherpour, Chief Analytics Officer, Office of the
Secretary of State; and Amy Nelson, Stimson Center, will tackle "Iran,
JCPoA New Data Report." At the National Press Club, Murrow Room,
529 14th St. NW, 13th Floor, WDC. Hear answers about the recent
findings with the author of this report and commentary by former government
officials and experts. RSVP tot Morad Ghorban at morad@paaia.org. Go to http://www.press.org/events/iran-jcpoa-new-data-report.
35] – Lead
exposure remains one of the most prevalent health concerns in Baltimore and
Maryland, with acute and long-lasting effects on children's health, learning
and behavior. According to the Maryland Department of Mental Hygiene, there are
many new exposures and "persistently elevated blood lead levels from
previous exposures" in Maryland children. At Maryland State Medical
Society, Osler Hall, 1211 Cathedral St., Baltimore 21201 on Thurs., Oct. 27
from 5:30 to 8:30 PM, take a Workshop - Understanding Lead Poisoning in
Baltimore and Maryland. This workshop will examine the latest science on
the toxicity of lead, with an emphasis on the developmental effects on children
and implications in later life. Participants will learn about current policies
and programs for medical and environmental interventions in Maryland and
Baltimore, and have an opportunity to discuss what is known about sources and
routes of exposure and blood lead levels in children. Participants and speakers
will help identify information, data and knowledge gaps in current surveillance
and intervention efforts. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/understanding-lead-poisoning-in-baltimore-and-maryland-tickets-28266750612?utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=order_confirmation_email&utm_term=eventname&ref=eemailordconf.
36] --- On Thurs., Oct. 27 at 6 PM, get over to the Central
Maryland Ecumenical Council’s Rev. Jack Sharp Fall Awards Dinner at St Matthew
Catholic Church Hall, 5401 Loch Raven Boulevard. A Buffet Dinner will be
served. Tickets are $40. Go to www.cmecouncil.org.
To be
continued.
Donations
can be sent to the Baltimore Nonviolence Center, 325 E. 25th St., Baltimore, MD
21218. Ph: 410-366-1637; Email: mobuszewski [at] verizon.net.
Go to http://baltimorenonviolencecenter.blogspot.com/.
"The master class has always declared the wars; the subject class has
always fought the battles. The master class has had all to gain and nothing to
lose, while the subject class has had nothing to gain and everything to
lose--especially their lives." Eugene Victor Debs
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