Fresno Peace and Social Justice calendar

The Fresno Mujeres de Conciencia Committee and Arte Américas will be hosting a reception to raise funds for the publication of the book at Arte Americas Cultural Center, 1630 Van Ness Avenue, in Fresno. Tickets for the event are $30 per person. The first year’s profits from the sale of the book will provide scholarships for Latino students.

Thursday, May 18
5:30 PM
The Empty Bowls annual event at the Clovis Veterans Memorial Auditorium at 453 Hughes in Clovis. Empty Bowls is a fund raising event benefiting the Community Food Bank toward ending child hunger, here in the Valley. Youth from Fresno Unified, Central, and Clovis Unified School Districts have made a bowl especially for you. You may choose a bowl for your dinner of great soups and breads, and get to keep the hand made bowl as a reminder of our need to take action to see that all our children are well nourished and ready to learn.

Thursday, May 18
6:30 to 9:30 PM
Progressive Thursday presents Loose Change. This documentary is an in-depth investigation of the events of September 11, 2001. The video will be presented at Round Table Pizza, 5763 N. First St., Fresno. Buy your favorite entree and join us for dinner; doors open at 6:30 PM, video begins at 7:00 PM. A discussion will follow after the film. Progressive Thursday is hosted by the GROW working group of the Fresno County Green Party and is a free, wheelchair accessible event open to anyone interested in discussing topics of interest to the progressive community.  For more information contact Larry Mullen at (559) 227-0293.

Thursday, May 18
6:30 PM
The Central California Criminal Justice Committee will meet at the Fresno Center for Nonviolence (corner of Van Ness and McKinley).

Thursday, May 18
7 PM
La Querencia, the Valley's first cohousing community, will host a free presentation about this unique style of home and neighborhood building at the Professional Exchange Service Corporation in Fresno. Architect Kathryn McCamant, author of "Cohousing: A Contemporary Approach to Housing Ourselves" will be the guest speaker. The topic will be: "It Takes a Village to Raise a Child, or Do the Children Raise the Village?" Refreshments will be served. Children are welcome. The Professional Exchange Service Corporation is located at 4747 N. First Street, suite 140. While the informational evening is free, please RSVP to 559-272-2254. For more information, visit www.fresnocohousing.org

Thursday May 18
8 PM
Full Circle Brewing Co. Presents
"Inner Ear Poetry Jam"
$3.-cover
620 F St.
Downtown Fresno
559-264-6323
www.fullcirclebrewing.com

Friday, May 19
BIKE TO WORK DAY!!!
BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY!!!

Join cyclists and politicians for a public ride from Manchester Center to Kern Street Café for free coffee and bagels. Gather at 8am for 8:30 ride – near Manchester’s Fresno Area Express. Clovis cyclists, meet at Old Town Trail rest stop near Ashlan and Clovis at 7:15 for ride to Manchester.

Edison High School Annual Bike to School Ride. For more information see: http://www.fresnobike.org/

Friday, May 19
6:30 - 8:30 PM
The Reedley Peace Center presents Speaker: Richard Stone, from Fresno Center for Nonviolence, will speak about his return visit to Ethiopia, forty years after serving in that nation with the Peace Corps

Light potluck at 6:30. Program begins at 7 pm. This event is sponsored by the Reedley Peace Center and will be held at the Fellowship Hall of First Mennonite Church, on 'L' street between 12th and 13th streets in Reedley. Admission is free. Contact Don Friesen by email at dfriesen@telis.org

Saturday May 20
Full Circle Brewing Co. Presents
Happy Hour with "Mate y Bombilla"
Latin American Folk Music
3:00-7:00pm no cover
Songwriters in the Round
8:00pm $5.-cover
620 F St.
Downtown Fresno
559-264-6323
www.fullcirclebrewing.com

Saturday, May 20
8 AM - 4 PM
The Central California Environmental Justice Network (CCEJN) Conference will be held at the Big Red Church at 2131 N. Van Ness Blvd in Fresno. RSVP withDebbie Reyes 559-916-4370 or Email: reyesdm@pacbell.net or Vianey Yedithza 559-790-4691 or Email: vianeyyedithza@yahoo.com

Saturday, May, 20
10 AM - 3 PM
The 3rd Annual Fresno BabyFest--FREE event to celebrate babies (0-5yrs) and their families and educate about positive ways to keep them happy and healthy. Come see: Baby Carrier Fashion Show, Baby/Child Product Vendors and Info Booths, Prize Raffle and Free Giveaways, Family

Entertainment and MORE!!
Where: The Discovery Center, 1944 N. Winery (between Clinton and McKinley)
Visit www.fresnobabyfest.com for more information or call: 314-6053.

Saturday, May 20
1 -3 PM
"How to Stop War" Forum

As the war in Iraq entered its fourth year, President Bush was asked when troops would come home and he responded that this would be decided by the next president. While this shocked many people, more troubling was the renewal of the "preemptive strike" policy which gives legitimacy to attacking before being attacked. The Administration seems to be identifying new targets such as Iran and North Korea. There is a real threat of war without end.

What can you do? Join Peace Fresno and the Peace and Social Concerns Committee, Mennonite Community Church for the "How to Stop War" forum on Saturday, May 20 at 1:00-3:00 p.m. Speakers include: Ken Martens-Friesen, who will speak on the economic costs of war and how we can starve the military of funds, Scott Key, who will speak on the human costs of war and how we can reduce the number of people enlisting in the military, and Camille Russell, who will speak on organizing and peace group activities.

The forum will take place at Mennonite Community Church, 5015 E. Olive Ave. For more information, please contact Scott Key at 453-2070 or scottkey@fresno.edu

Come, listen, ask questions, and leave prepared to act.

Be informed and act!

Saturday, May 20
7 PM
International Cine Forum presents Samy and Me, a colorful comedy from Argentina (2002). The film will be shown at the Fresno Arts Museum, is in Spanish with English subtitles, and admission is $5. The showing of this film is co-sponsored by the Community Alliance newspaper.

Sunday, May 21
Fresno Audubon Society will be leading an Endangered Species Field Trip with the help of biologists from the CSU Stanislaus Endangered Species Recovery Program. The purpose of the trip is to educate the public about imperiled species and their habitats in Fresno County and act as a show of support for the Endangered Species Act and a show of opposition to the attempts to weaken the ESA. Since its inception the ESA has been an issue of controversy but recently it has come under heightened attack with bills introduced by Rep. Richard Pombo of Tracy, California and Senator Crapo(R-ID) that would render the ESA impotent by removing or weakening Critical Habitat provisions. Another equally bad bill is expected from Environment and Public Works Committee Chair Senator Inhofe (R-OK) in the coming weeks. Rumors have also been circulating that opponents of the ESA will be introducing amendments to the ESA as "riders" to other bills in order to make passage easier.

For more information contact: Brandon Hill, Fresno Audubon Conservation Co-Chair, 559-978-2369.

Sunday May 21
1 AM - 12 Noon
World Meditation Day is observed to promote peace within oneself and harmony in the world. Held at 7319 N Fourth St, Fresno. Program includes guided meditation followed by discussion and light refreshments. Call Veena Kapoor, (559) 435-2212, for more information.

Sunday, May 21
1 PM
Dan Yaseen will report back from the World Social Forum in Pakistan. This report back will be held at the Humanists of the San Joaquin Valley regular meeting which is held at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 4144 N Millbrook Ave.

Tuesday, May 23
5:30 PM
West Fresno Parents and Community Members - Please attend the Community Town Hall Meeting at Edison High School Cafeteria 540 E. California.

An opportunity for the Community to:

§ Hear Fresno Unified School District Superintendent discuss his plans to:  Increase school supports, raise test scores, improve safety on campus and emphasize nutrition and physical activity in West Fresno Area Schools

§ Ask questions and voice comments about our children's education

Hosted by Fresno ACORN. For more information call (559) 222-9013.

Wednesday May 24
6 PM
You are all invited to a South Fresno Cohousing meeting, which will take place at Margaret Hudson's barn. It's a building in the common areas of a small community in the Fig Garden area. To get there, take Ashlan Ave. west from freeway 41, past Fruit to Thorne Ave. Turn north on Thorne Ave and park on Thorne Ave. outside 4247 N. Thorne Ave.

Wednesday, May 24
7 - 9:30 PM
The Tenth Great Oxford/Fresno debate will be held at P.B.191, Alice Peters Auditorium - University Business Center-Craig School of Business, C.S.U.F. (Relaxed parking in LOT A).  Motion before the house:

AGRIBUSINESS HAS SERVED THE PEOPLE OF THE CENTRAL VALLEY VERY WELL.

PRO:

Debbie Jacobsen, Partner - J and L Vineyards , Immediate past president Fresno County Farm Bureau;

Alfeda Sebasto, CEO - Sebasto Group;

Paul Betancourt, Partner V.F. Farms, Past president Fresno County Farm Bureau;

CON;

Lloyd Carter, Director, Revive the San Joaquin, Atorney at law;

Michael Becker, Lecturer, Department of Political Science, C.S.U.F., Member - R.A.N.C.O.R.

Martha Guzman, Legislative Analyst for C.R.L.A., Sacramento, California.

For information call Vincent Lavery at 559-455-0821

Thursday, May 25
5 - 8 PM
Open House - Renaissance Celebration at the African American Museum (1857 Fulton Street in downtown Fresno) featuring for the first time in the United States, the W.E.B. DuBois "Georgia Negro" Exhibit. Special Guest Appearance: Councilwoman - Cynthia Sterling and Jazz Artist - Jeanette Harris. Entertainment Provided By: Ebony Verses & Drumagic. Art Exhibit By:Will Portis, Jackie Kelly, and Glenn T. Brown

Meet and Greet: Executive Director, Paul Copeland & Our New Board of Directors

Door Prizes and Much More

Please R.S.V.P. By May 20, 2006 at 559-268-7102

Thursday, May 25
5:30 PM
Public Forum on the immigration issue. The AFSC-Proyecto Campesino will be hosting a public immigration forum at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Hall, 506 N. Garden St., Visalia. Presenters will be Mark Silverman from the Immigrant Legal Resource Center in San Francisco; immigration attorney Sarah Goss, Roberto and Teresa de la Rosa of O.L.A. Raza and Maria Magallanes, immigration consultant. The presenters will be available after the presentation to attendees for private consultations.

Thursday May 25
8 PM
Full Circle Brewing Co. Presents
"Gove Scrivenor"
$3.-cover
620 F St.
Downtown Fresno
559-264-6323
www.fullcirclebrewing.com

Friday, May 26
6:30 - 8:30 PM
The Reedley Peace Center presents Reedley High School’s Students for Peace will report on their counter-recruiting week.

Light potluck at 6:30. Program begins at 7 pm. This event is sponsored by the Reedley Peace Center and will be held at the Fellowship Hall of First Mennonite Church, on 'L' street between 12th and 13th streets in Reedley. Admission is free. Contact Don Friesen by email at dfriesen@telis.org

Saturday, May 27
8 -10 AM
Tower Beautification Cleanup

Meet at the Olive/Wishon corner of the Chicken Pie Shop. Bring hat, gloves, broom or rakes and weed hoes, water We supply orange vests, pick up bags, grabbers and extra tools. Why do we do this? To beautify our community and build empowerment through responsibility for our quality of life.

Questions:? Call Coordinator, Gay Amend, at 237-6716

Sponsored by the Tower Trust, Council Districts 1 and 3 and the City of Fresno Sanitation Department which provides supplies and insurance.

Saturday May 27
Full Circle Brewing Co. Presents
Saturday Afternoon Blues Jam
3:00-7:00pm $3.-cover
Belly Dancing With Cory Zamora
8:00pm $5.-cover
620 F St.
Downtown Fresno
559-264-6323
www.fullcirclebrewing.com

Saturday, May 27
7 PM
KFCF 88.1 FM special event. Join us for an evening with PRATAP CHATERJEE investigative journalist and executive director of CorpWatch. Host of the weekly radio show Terra Verde on KPFA and KFCF, Pratap works as global environmental editor for InterPress Service and as a freelance writer for the Financial Times, the Guardian, and the Independent of London. He has won five Project Censored awards as well as a Silver Reel form the National Federation of Community Broadcasters for his work in Afganistan, and the best business story award from the National Newspaper Association. He has also appeared as a commentator on numerous radio and television shows ranging from BBC World Service, CNN International, Democracy Now!, Fox and MSNBC. He will be in North Fork to talk about his latest book, Iraq, Inc.: A Profitable Occupation. This event will benefit the KFCF Transmitter Fund and will be held at the North Fork Town Hall, 33060 Mono Rd (Road 228). Admission $5 to 10 (sliding scale, no one turned away) also featuring a Home-Made Soup Dinner for an extra $5 with beer, wine and soft drinks available. For tickets call 559-233-2221.

To get to North Fork Town Hall from Fresno: Take Hwy 41 to North Fork turn-off (Road 200), then 20 minutes to downtown NF and right at Road 228 (Mono Road).

Tuesday, May 30
7 - 9 PM
An open Forum with the 5 Candidates running for the District 1 City Council seat will be held in the Fellowship Hall of the First Congregational Church of Fresno, 2131 N. Van Ness Ave. The Moderator will be Bill Murphy. The public is invited to attend and ask questions of the candidates. The Forum is free and is co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters and the Community Outreach Ministry of FCCF. For more information, phone Nora DeWitt at 225-1894.

Friday, June 2
6:30 - 8:30 PM
The Reedley Peace Center presents speaker: Eric Field will relate his experiences administering aid to victims at the World Trade Center on September, 11, 2001

Light potluck at 6:30. Program begins at 7 pm. This event is sponsored by the Reedley Peace Center and will be held at the Fellowship Hall of First Mennonite Church, on 'L' street between 12th and 13th streets in Reedley. Admission is free. Contact Don Friesen by email at dfriesen0@gmail.com

Saturday, June 3
10 AM - 12 Noon
Central Valley Counter-Recruitment Coalition general meeting. Come work with us to reduce the influence of the military on our school campuses: Campus visits- Talk with high school students during lunch hour once a month, providing handouts about alternatives to the military and countering military propaganda. Adopt a High School - Work with school officials, students and parents to promote CVCRC activities on high school campuses. Campus visit training for new members. Flyer distribution

Student conference - "The Military and Our Schools" - scheduled for October, 2006. The June 3 meeting will take place at the Fresno Center for Nonviolence, 1584 N. Van Ness. For more information, call 487-2515

Saturday, June 3
10 AM
16^th GLBT Pride Parade & Festival will start with a parade along Olive Ave (starts at 10 AM) in the Tower District. The festival starts at 11 AM in the parking lot of the Tower Theater. For more information see www.fresnoRainbowPride.com

Sunday, June 4
5:30 PM registration
6 PM dinner
7 PM program (musings and music)
The second annual Carl and Esther Robinson Award for the Outstanding Advocate for the common good.

This year, the Rev. Walt Parry, long-time director of Fresno Metropolitan Ministry, will be honored. The idea of the Common Good has roots in virtually all of the world’s major religions as well as in the founding documents of this nation. However, there are many strong social, commercial, and political forces that have seriously eroded concern for the Common Good. The aim of the sponsoring organizations - the Interfaith Alliance of Central California and the Fresno Ministerial Association - is to refocus our community’s attention on this most important value.

RSVP by May 26. For more information email fma@fresnoministerial.org or call (559) 435-7835 ext 12.

Tuesday, June 6
Primary election. The last day to register to vote in the primary is May 22. For
progressive voting recommendations in local races, see: www.cvppac.org

Friday, June 9
5 PM and 8 PM
Fresno Filmworks presents "Sisters in Law" at the Tower Theatre. An award-winning documentary from Cameroon, this crowd-pleasing film profiles two women--a prosecutor and judge--who use compassion and wisecracks to combat marital abuse in their village. Tickets can be purchased at the Tower Theatre Box Office, 815 E. Olive Ave., The Movies, 1435 N. Van Ness Ave., the Fig Garden Bookstore in Fig Garden Village, and at the door, for $10; $8, for students and seniors. For more information call the FFW info line, 221-0755, or go to www.fresnofilmworks.org

Saturday, June 10
8 PEOPLE NEEDED to WORK & LEARN with sun on SunMt
Learn about solar electricity with solar expert Don Loweberg who will direct panel moving project. The 12 solar panels must be moved off the array onto roof of main SunHouse.

The array now sits in the center of the site of our Straw Bale Demonstration House, coming soon.

We need about 8 workers, and one of these to help Maia prepare meals. Please plan to come the Fri. night before with sleeping bag for an early start in the cool of the day. Then enjoy the amazing natural display after all our winter water. RSVP required. Meals: organic as possible. Please indicate if vegan or if you have food allergies.

No coffee is provided.  We will email a map to those who need one.

Saturday, June 10
3:30 PM
Central Valley Progressive PAC will be reviewing the results of the June 6th election. Evaluation of what was done will be the topic. Taking inventory of our membership efforts is also in order. Come share your thoughts. Meeting will take place at the Center For Non Violence, 1584 N. Van Ness at Mc Kinley. www.cvppac.org  or 435-7360 Lydia Flores.

Saturday, June 10
7 - 9 PM
Contra Dance at Severance Dance Studio--1401 N. Wishon at Floradora. From Evo Bluestein -We have been given the chance to use this wonderful dance facility again for our dance in June.

Special thanks to Chris and Julie Anne (of Cynthia Merrill Dance School). Bring some friends.

There's lots of room.

Don't worry if you don't know how! If you are new, please try to come at 6:45 pm.

Saturday, June 10
7 - 9 PM
$5 donation, $12 family maximum
All dances taught, come alone or bring a friend!

Questions: call Evo 297-8966 or email evo@evobluestein.com

Sunday, June 11
2 - 3 PM
BUSH-OUT Demonstration
Petitions to IMPEACH PRESIDENT BUSH
Corners of Blackstone & El Paso - All Four Corners - at River Park

Wednesday, June 14
3 - 3:30 PM
Radio Show, "Stir It Up" -- Second Wednesday of each month, 3 to 3:30 PM, Station KFCF, 88.1 on the FM Dial Host: Michael Black Bull Topic: Israel-Palestine Conflict 

Wednesday, June 14
6 PM
The Fresno Police Department’s video surveillance proposal will be discussed at a meeting which will be held at Bullard High School, 5445 N Palm. The public will have the opportunity to comment on the proposal at this meeting.

Wednesday, June 14
7 PM
Second Wednesday of each month free Video Program at the Fresno Center for Nonviolence at 1584 N. Van Ness, Fresno, CA 93728, Across from Fresno City College * SE Corner Van Ness & McKinley * Entrance on Van Ness

Note time changes: No noontime showing during summer; evening showing now at 7 PM

Short Film and Presentation on Juvenile Justice System by Laura Brady and her son

Wednesday, June 14
6:30 PM
The San Joaquin Valley Democratic Club (SJVDC) is working in conjunction with KFPT-AM 790, to host talk show personality Stephanie Miller in Fresno. Stephanie will be speaking at an event that evening sponsored by the SJVDC. The event will be at La Ryan Event Center, 4277 N. West Ave (West and Ashland) beginning at 6:30 pm (doors open at 6). There will be a no host bar and heavy Hors D'oeuvres. Cost of the evening is $30, which includes membership in the SJVDC. Tickets are available by contacting Gary Alford, at 559/ 224-8430 or gary@fresnoteachers.org

Thursday, June 15
Deadline for articles and calendar items to the July, 2006 Community Alliance newspaper. Send information to AllianceEditor@Comcast.net

Thursday, June 15
6 - 9 AM
KFPT AM 790 (Air America in Fresno) has re-scheduled the cancelled April 21 Fresno-based broadcast of nationally syndicated The Stephanie Miller Show, at La Ryan Event Center in Fresno. The April broadcast was cancelled due to the death of Miller's beloved pet, Chester, a Saint Bernard.

Since its September 2004 debut, The Stephanie Miller Show is one of the fastest growing shows in Progressive Talk, now heard on more than 40 stations, including major market stations in Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and Boston. New affiliates, such as those in Fresno, Rochester, Sacramento, Minneapolis, and Seattle, are signing on at a rapid pace. Miller attributes her ratings success to the fun of her daily show. "It's almost not fair," said Miller. "The Bush Administration gives us so much material every day; I should send THEM my ratings bonuses."

The June 15 live broadcast event is free, however, advance tickets are required. These tickets can only be obtained at Radio City (1071 W. Shaw, at Palm in Fresno) during normal business hours

(Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm). Tickets from the postponed April 21 event will be honored at the June 15 event. Miller will be available for press interviews immediately following the live broadcast at 9 a.m., and will then sign autographs and take pictures for all those in attendance.

Thursday June 15
8 PM
Full Circle Brewing Co. Presents
Inner Ear Poetry Jam
$3.-cover
620 F St.
Downtown Fresno
559-264-6323
www.fullcirclebrewing.com

Saturday, June 17
7:30 PM
An Intimate Evening with 2006 Grammy Award winners Randy Sharp and Jack Wesley Routh with Craig Caruthers and a very special guest. Rotary Theater in Visalia Mineral King Avenue one block west of Giddings. A Benefit for Community Radio KFCF 88.1 FM and the South Valley Peace Center. Information - 559.233.2221 - Tickets $25

Thursday, June 22
8 PM
Full Circle Brewing Co. Presents
Rogue Review hosted by Marcel Nunis
$5.-cover
620 F St.
Downtown Fresno
559-264-6323
www.fullcirclebrewing.com

Saturday June 24
Full Circle Brewing Co. Presents
Saturday Afternoon Blues Jam
3:00-7:00pm $3.-cover
Everyone Welcome
Rosebud Blues
8:00pm $5.-cover
620 F St.
Downtown Fresno
559-264-6323
www.fullcirclebrewing.com

Sunday, June 25
6:00 PM Potluck; 6:30 PM Music; 7:00 to 8:30 PM - Program|
Pastors for Peace Caravan to Cuba at the Fresno Center for Nonviolence at 1584 N. Van Ness, Fresno, CA 93728, Across from Fresno City College * SE Corner Van Ness & McKinley * Entrance on Van Ness

Tuesday, June 27
5:30 - 8 PM
The Second Annual Ida B. Wells /Frederick Douglas Reception will be held at the African American Museum and Cultural Center at 1857 Fulton, enclosed parking available. Sponsored by the National Women's Political Caucus of Fresno, the reception honorees are Dr. Jacqueline Hodge, long time Fresno activist; Dr. Paula Cottrell, Program Coordinator for Migrant Education; and Les Kimber, Publisher of the California Advocate newspaper. Carol Bequette is Chair of the event.

A remembrance and celebration of the lives of Rosa Parks and Coretta Scott King will also be a part of the program. Last year's honorees were Juanita Stevenson, Channel 30, and Jack Noldon, Channel 24. The public is invited to attend and the donation is $25 in advance with reservation and $35 at the door. Students $10. Refreshments and snacks will be served. Reservations may be paid by check or credit card. Call Mary Stanley at 268-5756 and/or mail check payable to NWPC at 1361 N. Del Mar Avenue, Fresno, CA 93728.

Wednesday, August 9
7 PM
- Second Wednesday - Free Video Presentation - 7 PM at the Fresno Center for Nonviolence, 1584 N. Van Ness, Fresno, CA 93728, Across from Fresno City College * SE Corner Van Ness & McKinley * Entrance on Van Ness

Movie, Pot-Luck and Discussion
Dr. Strangelove: How to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb

Saturday, September 23
The Community Alliance ten year anniversary event.

ONGOING WEEKLY ACTIVITIES/PROGRAMS

Now through July 1
"Photographing the Tap Roots of “Sí Se Puede” at the Fresno City College Student Center. 10 4’ foot banners + 40 smaller prints of farm worker conditions and UFW organizing by 50+ year movement photographer-film maker George Elfie Ballis. Open to public — Monday-Thursday 8am-6 pm, Friday 8 am-3pm. For free guided group-class tours with Elfie 855.3710.

Every Sunday
4 PM
Sunday Food Not Bombs serves free food at Courthouse Park to anyone who is hungry. They start cooking at 1 PM and serve the food at 4 PM (meet at the Tulare side of the park). If anyone would like to donate or help cook, they should contact Becky Asami at 304-3409, or email her at Littlejap@csufresno.edu

Every Tuesday
6:30 - 8:30 PM
The Fresno River Zen group meets in Horsley Hall at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 4144 N. MIllbrook, Fresno.  This group welcomes all who wish to seek  clarity, compassion, and harmony with oneself and the world through mindful meditation.  Emphasis is on bringing peaceful actions from personal experience in meditation to healing the world.  For more information, call Grace at (559) 877-2400 or email her at grace@emptynestzendo.org

Every Friday
7 PM
Reedley Peace Center holds it weekly peace meeting at the Fellowship Hall at Reedley's First Mennonite Church, 1208 L Street, Reedley. Programs vary, but the focus is always on peace issues: local, state, national, international. The contact is Carol Krehbiel: (559) 637–9098 or krehbiel@cvip.net. The meeting is free, open to the public, and accessible to the handicapped.

Every Saturday
1–2 PM
Food Not Bombs feeds the hungry near the Olive Ave entrance to Roeding Park. The location for cooking on Saturday is at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 1343 E Barstow, between First and Cedar, starting at 9 AM. They are always in need of servers at the park. For more information call Dallas: 452–0277, or e-mail fresnofnb@yahoo.com. Visit the Food Not Bombs Web site at www.fresnoalliance.com/FNB/

Every Saturday
1 PM until the last patient is served
Medical clinic for the homeless, actively injecting drug users, and prostitutes. You can find them near the Olive Ave entrance to Roeding Park. Staffed by Dr. Marc Lasher and volunteers. Accepting financial donations. Contact: 266–0444.

Every Saturday
1–3 PM
Fresno Free Bicycle Repair Clinic. Most Saturdays. Donations of bicycle parts, inner tubes, and blinky lights welcome. Volunteers needed to help with minor repairs. The bicycle clinic is near the Olive Ave entrance to Roeding Park, beside Food Not Bombs. For more info and to arrange donations, e-mail  fresnofreebikeclinic@yahoo.com.

ONGOING MONTHLY ACTIVITIES/PROGRAMS

1st Sunday of every month
1 - 3 PM
The South Valley Peace Center <http://www.svpc.info/ > has peace demonstrations at the northwest corner of Mooney and Walnut in Visalia. Come out and demonstrate for peace. Bring a sign with your favorite peace message.

1st Sunday of every month
3 - 5 PM
Fresno Stonewall Democrats meeting at Java Wava,1940 North Echo across from Fresno High is open to the public. Stonewall Democrats’ focus is on social and political issues of interest to progressives in general and progressive and liberal Democrats in particular. For more information contact Jay Hubbell at (559) 292–4905, e–mail <fresnostonewall@mangen.com >, or visit the Web site<www.mangen.com/stonewall/ >.

2nd and 4th Sunday of every month
1 PM
South Valley Peace Center meets at the Visalia Friends Meeting House, 17208 Ave. 296, Visalia. Contact: info@svpc.info    http://www.svpc.info

3rd Sunday of every month
10 AM–12 Noon
World Meditation Day is observed to promote peace within oneself and harmony in the world. Held at 7319 N Fourth St, Fresno. Program includes guided meditation followed by discussion and light refreshments. Call Veena Kapoor, (559) 435–2212, for more information.

3rd Sunday of every month
1 PM
Humanists of the San Joaquin Valley meet in Room 1 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Fresno, 4144 N Millbrook. For info call June: 645–1719.

2nd Monday of every month
5:30 PM
The Living Wage Committee will meet at the SEIU 250 office, 1279 N Wishon. Community Alliance for a Fair Economy (CAFE) is taking the lead in this effort. We are in the research and planning stages of development. Further information contact Frances Sivak: (559) 222–5240 or fsivak@msn.com.

3rd Monday of every Month
6 PM
California Prison Moratorium Project will meet at the Fresno Center for Non Violence, 1584 N Van Ness. Everyone is invited to attend this meeting. The discussion "Uncaging the Valley" mobilizing a valley wide coalition an exclusive valley focused project.

Potluck is encouraged but not required. Upcoming events include movies - the group is booking the documentary "After Innocence" and bringing the producer and writer to Fresno, speakers from the anti prison movement are being scheduled.

Call Deb Reyes at 559-916-4370 for more info. For a map and directions to the FCNV, see: http://www.communitywalk.com/map/2935

4th Monday of every month
7 PM
FresCAMP (Fresno Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides) meets at the Barn at Margaret Hudson's house, 4230 N Arthur. For more information e-mail frescamp@sbcglobal.net, call (559) 227–6134, or visit the Californians for Pesticide Reform Web site at www.1000friendsoffresno.org/pesticides.html .

1st Tuesday of every month
6 PM
The San Joaquin Valley Coalition for Immigrant Rights meeting at 328 N Fresno Street. For more information call (559) 498–6033.

3rd Tuesday of every month
12:30 - 2 PM
The California Alliance for Retired Americans (CARA) a progressive coalition of community, church and labor organizations have their monthly meeting at the Fresno Senior Resource Center located at 2085 E. Dakota in Fresno.  It is an open meeting to all with concerns on local, state & federal issues that matter to seniors, voters, taxpayers.  For more informaiton call Gene Roza at 559-905-3521or visit the CARA website at:  www.californiaalliance.org

3rd Tuesday of every month
7 PM
The Fresno Free College Foundation (owner and operator of KFCF 88.1 FM) Board of Directors meet at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 4144 N Millbrook, Fresno. The public is invited. For more information call (559) 233–2221, e-mail kfcf@kfcf.org , or visit www.kfcf.org.

1st Wednesday of every month
12 Noon–1 PM
Women in Black– Silent Vigil at the Fresno County Courthouse entrance. Show your support for PEACE and for negotiated settlements of US current military actions! Meet downtown at the Fresno courthouse, and stand silently, advocating for PEACE. For more info, call 278–7140 or 225–2850.

1st Wednesday of every month
7 PM
The Fresno County Democratic Central Committee meetings are held in the State Building Assembly Room. The address is 2550 Mariposa Ave. Call Steve Haze, Chair – 855-8844 stevehaze@psnw.com or Jay Hubbell, Secretary - 292-4905 / jayhubbell@comcast.net for more information.

1st Wednesday of every month
7:30 PM
Conservation Committee of the Sierra Club Tehipite Chapter at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 4144 N Millbrook, Fresno.

1st Thursday of every month
Art Hop.  For more information contact Maria Franco at mfranco@fresnoarts.org Or (559) 237- 9734.

1st Thursday of every Month
6 PM
California Prison Moratorium Project will meet at the Fresno Center for Non Violence, 1584 N Van Ness. Everyone is invited to attend this meeting. The discussion "Uncaging the Valley" mobilizing a valley wide coalition an exclusive valley focused project.

Potluck is encouraged but not required. Upcoming events include movies - the group is booking the documentary "After Innocence" and bringing the producer and writer to Fresno, speakers from the anti prison movement are being scheduled.

Call Deb Reyes at 559-916-4370 for more info. For a map and directions to the FCNV, see: http://www.communitywalk.com/map/2935

2nd Thursday of every month
5 PM
The Human Relations Commission meetings are open to the public. Regular meetings are usually scheduled on the second Thursday of each month in Meeting Room 2165N of City Hall. Any person who wants to place an issue before the Commission should first contact the HRC staff at 621–7770.

2nd Thursday of every month
7 PM
Fresno LGBTQ Social Group (http://www.gayfresno.com/social/ )
Carrow's Fresno
1484 E. Shaw Ave
(one block south of Fashion Fair)
Get together and hang out

2nd Thursday of every month
7 PM
Monthly meeting of the Fresno County Green Party, County Council, at the California State Building in downtown Fresno. The address is 2550 Mariposa Ave., and is located between O and P streets and Fresno and Tulare. Enter through the main door along the pedestrian mall just off P Street. Call (559) 265–3647 or go to www.cagreens.org/fresno  for more information.

2nd Thursday of every month
7 PM
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom meeting, 1584 N Van Ness, south of McKinley. For more information e-mail socialjustice@sti.net.

3rd Thursday of every month
6–8 PM
Fresno County Bicycle Coalition, monthly meetings to provide a forum for bicyclists to organize, discuss common concerns, and influence public policy. If you are interested in helping Fresno County become more bike-friendly, you are invited to join this group.  Please call (559) 444–2065 for more information.

3rd Thursday of every month 
6:30 PM
Central California Criminal Justice Committee is meeting at the Fresno Center for Nonviolence, 1564 North Van Ness ( Southeast corner of McKinley and Van Ness).

1st Friday of every month
4:30–6:30 PM
Peace Fresno is at Shaw and Blackstone Avenues to protest the occupation of Iraq and other harmful domestic and foreign policies of the Bush administration. Peace Fresno advocates alternatives to war and social and environmental justice. For more information go to <www.peacefresno.org>.

1st Friday of every month
7–9 PM
Dances of Universal Peace. Sacred Circle Dances from Around the World at the First Congregational Church, Van Ness and Yale.

3rd Friday of every month
4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
"Justice Corner" In West Fresno

The local chapter of the National Action Network with support from Peace Fresno is establishing a "Justice Corner" at the intersection of 'C' and Fresno Streets. "This will be the bookend to the "Peace Corner" at Blackstone and Shaw Avenues" says Aline Reed, a member of the local NAN group. The "Peace Corner" project has been a monthly presence by Peace Fresno members since the advent of war in 2001.

Supporters of peace and social justice issues are invited to join with NAN and Peace Fresno members on third Friday of every month from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM.

For more information contact Rev. Floyd Harris Jr, California State President of the National Action Network, (559) 264 - 0097 www.nancal.org  Xyfloyd@aol.com

1st Saturday of every month
9:30 AM
Kennedy Club of the San Joaquin Valley meets at Denny's Restaurant at Abby and Divisidero. Call 439–8140 for more information.

1st Saturday of every month
3–5 PM
Women of Spirit—a gathering of women rediscovering their own spirituality and enabling others to do the same. You are invited to join the circle of women the first Saturday of each month, at 7319 N Fourth St, Fresno. Beginning and closing meditation, discussion and activity, light refreshments after closing. The event is free. Both men and women are welcome. Contact: Veena Kapoor, (559) 435–2212.

2nd Saturday of every month
9:30 AM
Fresno Center for Nonviolence monthly meeting at 1584 N. Van Ness, south of McKinley.
For more information about the Fresno Center for Nonviolence, see their Web site <www.centerfornonviolence.org> or call 559–23PEACE (237–3223).

2nd Saturday of every month 
10 AM
The Black Political Council meets at King of Kings on Martin Luther King Blvd.

4th Saturday of Every Month
8 -10 AM
Tower Beautification Cleanup. Meet at the Olive/Wishon corner of the Chicken Pie Shop. Bring hat, gloves, broom or rakes and weed hoes, water. We supply orange vests, pick up bags, grabbers and extra tools. Why do we do this? To beautify our community and build empowerment through responsibility for our quality of life.

Questions:? Call Coordinator, Gay Amend, at 237-6716
Sponsored by the Tower Trust, Council Districts 1 and 3 and
the City of Fresno Sanitation Department which provides supplies and insurance.