67] Rally at the Department
of Homeland Security – Nov. 30
68] Black Lives Matter –
Nov. 30
69] Ballroom Dancing – Nov.
30
70] Summit on Peace with
Iran – Dec. 1
71] Wreath for Peace pick-up – Dec. 1
72] The St. Francis
Neighborhood Center Giving Tree – Dec. 1
73] Nurses Speak Out – Dec. 1
74] Baltimore
Poor People's Campaign General Meeting – Dec. 1
75] Peace Vigil – Dec. 1
76] CENTER CITY DEATH
WALK/VIGIL -- Dec. 1
77] Communities United
meeting – Dec. 1
78] Thomas Berry Lecture – Dec. 1
79] Nonviolent Direct
Action Training – Dec. 1
80] Black Legislative
Agenda Day – Dec. 1
81] D.C. Labor Chorus in
action –
Dec. 1
82] Do you want to join a
peace caravan?
83] Emergency Demonstration
against an attack on Iran or North Korea
84] Donate books, videos,
DVDs and records
85] Do you need any book
shelves?
86] Join the Global Zero
campaign
87] Peace Park Antinuclear Vigil
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67] – Rally again on Fri., Nov. 30 outside the
Department of Homeland Security from 4 to 6 PM to keep the
pressure on the government to reunify families separated at the border.
Hundreds of children are still separated from their parents after the July
26th deadline set by the courts for reunification. This is a
permitted, peaceful event and families are welcome. You can bring your
own sign or use one of the available signs. Gather at 4401
Massachusetts Ave. NW. This location is about 50 yards south [in towards
downtown] of Ward Circle. There is parking on Massachusetts Avenue across
the street, or you can park at the Katzen Center for the Arts for $2/hour and
free after 5 PM on the other side of Ward Circle. View https://youtu.be/GKUtkVT9qLQ.
Email triduncan05 AT gmail. Com.
68] – 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 Nov. 30.
Black Lives Matter.
69] – 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 Nov. 30. Call
Dave Greene at 410-599-3725.
70] – I’m
attending CODEPINK’s Summit on Peace with Iran from 9 AM to 5 PM on Sat.,
Dec. 1 at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 945 G St. NW, WDC
20001. This summit will answer questions about how sanctions are
affecting the people, future prospects for the nuclear deal, how the changing
relations with Saudi Arabia affect Iran, and how we can prevent a military
conflict with Iran. The cost is $10 to $100 Sliding Scale. Check out
the pop-up art exhibit curated by the Iranian cultural group Aftab Committee
that will be at the summit! Come explore the unique and vibrant works of two
Iranian-American artists Beeta Baghoolizadeh and Ala Hashemi.
CODEPINK
has added a spectacular post-summit evening cultural event from 6 to 8 PM at
Busboys and Poets, 14th & V Sts., 2021 14th St. NW, WDC 20009. Close out
the day with lovely poetry recitations, classical music by the renowned Iranian
musician Nader Madj, dancing, open mic and much more. RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/390712754800268/.
71] – On Sat., Dec. 1 from 9
AM to noon, there is a Wreath for Peace pick-up, northern location at St.
Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1314 Foulk Rd,, Wilmington, DE. The southern location is the Newark
United Methodist Church, 69 E. Main St., Newark, DE. See http://depaceminterris.org/fw-event-slug/wreath-for-peace-pick-up/.
72] – On Sat., Dec. 1
from 10 AM to 2 PM, consider going to the St. Francis Neighborhood Center
Giving Tree, hosted by the St. Francis Neighborhood Center at 2706 Dillon
St., Baltimore 21224-4706. Support a Baltimore family in need from the Center
for the holidays. You can email morganne@stfranciscenter.org
or Mason at mdavis@friendsbalt.org
to choose your family NOW, OR attend the amazing Mahaffey's Winter Wonderland
Block Party to choose your family. See https://www.facebook.com/events/527099681074404/.
Bring an unwrapped toy and/or choose a family to support for the holidays. What
is expected? If you choose a family, you are asked that each family member
receives a stocking with items such as small games, toys, gift cards, scarves,
gloves, hats, socks, hygiene items, etc., and that each child also receives a
backpack filled with school supplies, school uniforms, shoes, games, books,
etc. Youth run out of their school supplies by December and need to replenish
for the New Year! The goodies will be distributed between Dec. 17 and
Dec. 21. See https://www.facebook.com/events/1086976678131630/.
73] – On Sat., Dec. 1 from 10:30 AM to noon, Hopkins Nurses
Speak Out at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 E. Pratt St., Baltimore
21202. When nurses speak up, the truth comes out. Hopkins nurses
will present a hospital-wide report about patient care concerns and how these
concerns extend far into the city of Baltimore. Hear from nurses about how
federal rights to organize a union are being violated by Hopkins as they fight
to hold the hospital accountable to the health of your community. Together, we
can push Johns Hopkins Hospital to live up to its promise of serving the people
and patients of Baltimore. Also attending will be Baltimore 13th District
Councilwoman Shannon Sneed, 8th District Councilperson Kristerfer Burnett, 1st
District Councilperson Zeke Cohen, and 12th District Councilperson Robert
Stokes, who will offer remarks in response to the nurses' presentation on
patient care and community accountability. Also coming will be Maryland
Delegate Brooke Lierman. Email organizejhh@gmail.com.
Discounted parking is available in garage at 815 E. Pratt St. Go to https://www.facebook.com/events/1731028687003400/.
74] – On
Sat., Dec. 1 from 11 AM to 1 PM, get over to the Baltimore Poor People's
Campaign General Meeting, hosted by Oak Hill Center for Education and
Culture at 2239 Kirk Ave., Baltimore 21218. In Baltimore City, almost
half of households earn less than what’s needed to cover basic cost of living
expenses. Baltimore has some of the highest rates of eviction in the country
with 55 percent of renters paying more than 30% of their income in rent. Revive
Dr. King’s final vision to unite the bottom to create “a new and unsettling
force” in this country. Together challenge the policies and distorted moral
narratives that perpetuate the evils of systemic racism, poverty, the war
economy, and ecological devastation. But we know that in order to build a strong
state and national movement, we need to be organized locally across the
state. Call Ashley at 443-977-3531. Go to https://www.facebook.com/events/2432469223435519/.
75] – 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.
76] –
Join
the CENTER CITY DEATH WALK/VIGIL on Sat., Dec. 1 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
at 12th and Market Sts., Philadelphia 18107. The wars continue in
Afghanistan, Syria, and Yemen…..and DRONES are being used for attacks you DON’T
even hear about. Please wear BLACK, as you will be given plain white
masks. Call Marge Van Cleef at 203-804-3013. Hold signs opposing U.S.
DRONE WARFARE and TERRORISM, which is the killing of civilians. This is a
SILENT VIGIL representing the DEATHS of those killed by DRONES. Contact Marge Van Cleef at 203-804-3013 (cell).
77] – On Sat., Dec. 1 at noon, there is a Meet Me in the
Middle meeting at St Vincent de Paul Church, 120 N. Front St. (President & E.
Fayette Streets) across from the Shot Tower subway stop. Get updates on all Communities
United's organizing efforts, including the next town hall on December 8. See https://membershipdrive.secure.force.com/registerForEvent/registerForEvent?eventid=00U1J00000GkHdVUAV.
The meeting is starting an hour later this month so that you can also support
Hopkins Nurse Speak Out, a town hall at 10:30 AM just down the street at the
Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 Pratt St. Nurses seeking to organize a union at
Hopkins will present a hospital-wide report about patient and nurse's safety
concerns. Call Rafiki at 443-253-2643!
78] – On Sat., Dec. 1
from 2 to 5 PM, attend the Thomas Berry Lecture: From the Cave to the Cosmos,
hosted by Center for Environmental Transformation – CFET at Sacred Heart
Church in Waterfront South, 1739 Ferry Ave., Camden, NJ 08104-1313. Admission
is $20. PEACE and JUSTICE shall meet, ART and SCIENCE shall embrace. Hear
from an internationally renowned theologian and scientist, Ilia Delio, and
internationally renowned artist and peacemaker, Mickey McGrath, will bring
together new views of our Earth, our cosmos, and the presence of God in all.
They will share a conversation that will inspire you and bring us together as
we explore the meaning and symbolism of all we have known and all we are
learning as the Cosmos reveals herself to us. A question and answer portion
will follow the talk. Immediately afterwards, join in for a reception at CFET
where there will be refreshments and book signings by our speakers. Contact
Cathy Nevins at canevins@verizon.net
or 856-816-6373. Check out https://www.facebook.com/events/2137213039940034/.
79] – On Sat., Dec. 1
from 2 to 5 PM, get involved with a Nonviolent Direct Action Training, hosted
by Extinction Rebellion US at the District House, 2121 H St. NW, Room
B114, WDC. This free training will give a comprehensive overview of how
to participate in a Nonviolent Direct Action, including an overview of what
NVDA is and why it is effective, as well as concrete considerations such as how
to interact with the police, what your legal rights are, how to avoid
confrontations, etc. The training will be led by Nadine Bloch. Register
at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHggW2ENO6zr43KJQJjOMX3_6gWwLnyFAgWdsAnsYlWV92Qw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1.
See https://www.facebook.com/events/498964393947594/.
80] – On Sat., Dec. 1
from 2 to 5 PM, get over to Black Legislative Agenda Day: From the Baltimore
Grassroots, hosted by Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle at Harbor Bank of
Maryland Main Branch, 25 West Fayette St., Baltimore 21201. Leaders of a
Beautiful Struggle is pleased to convene the 5th Annual Black Legislative
Agenda Day: From the Baltimore Grassroots. Use this as an opportunity to
work collaboratively on efforts in Annapolis to support legislation that will
help our communities. Community organizations should contact LBS about what
they are working on during the MD Generally Assembly, and each group will be
given time to present what they are working and will have an opportunity to
answer questions from the community and ask for people to help with your
project. Email info@lbsbaltimore.com. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1860879024010962/.
81] – The DC Labor Chorus 20th Anniversary Concert honoring
founding director Elise Bryant will be on Sat., Dec. 1 at 7:30 PM at the Tommy
Douglas Conference Center Ballroom. 10000 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring
20903. Donations are gratefully accepted. Email peter.jones@laborheritage.org.
82] – 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.
83] – 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.
84] -- 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.
85] -- Can you use any
book shelves? Contact Max at 410-323-1637 or mobuszewski2001 at comcast.net.
86] -- 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.
87] – 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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