Fresno Peace and Social Justice Calendar

THE PEACE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE CALENDAR

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Friday, December 1
5:15 PM
Cineculture Club presents: Kordavison: A Cuban Revelation with special guest, Héctor Cruz Sandoval (Chicano director) present for post-screening discussion.

Peters Educational Auditorium in the Student Rec Center on the west side of the Save Mart Center, 2640 E. Shaw Ave, Fresno. Admission is FREE and parking is FREE in all student (green) lots.

Héctor Cruz Sandoval. 2005. Spanish and English. 91min. NR. KordaVision is a graphic documentary featuring the life and work of renowned Cuban photographer Alberto Diaz "Korda." Korda's photo of Ernesto "Che" Guevara wearing a military beret is one of the most famous and widely distributed photographs of the 20th century. Reflecting the Cuban soul of the 1950s and 1960s - the days of fashion, rum and the Revolution - the film begins by taking viewers through the moment that Korda captured the iconic image of Guevara. For the first time ever, in KordaVision , director Hector Cruz Sandoval has reunited Alberto Korda, Raúl Corrales, Liborio Noval , and Roberto Salas - the four giants of classic Cuban photography - with Fidel Castro, to discuss the impact their images have had on the Revolution and the world. A sensational soundtrack accompanies the film, representing Cuba's best music: featuring an original score by Maestro Leo Brouwer and music by Carlos Embale, Carlos Puebla, P18, Beny Moré, Los Zafiros, Ramón Velóz and Los Compadres.

"KordaVision" has won awards at film festivals in Beverly Hills and San Francisco. It has been shown in 17 festivals around the world. There will be a question-and-answer session with the director, Hector Cruz Sandoval, after the screening.

This film is sponsored by the Cineculture Club at CSUF. Cineculture seeks to promote cultural awareness and discuss issues related to diversity through film. For more information: President: Kumar NavaneethaKrishnan kum.nav@gmail.com
Advisor: Denise Blum dblum@csufresno

Saturday December 2
10 AM - 4 PM
The Women's International League for Peace and Freedom hosts its Annual Holiday Craft Faire on Saturday, December 2nd from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Red Church which is the First Congregational Church at 2131 N. Van Ness between Clinton and McKinley. Admission, entertainment and children's activities are all free. It is the place to find unique handmade holiday gifts and amazing art and creative crafts. Join us for lunch of homemade soups, breads and desserts For more information contact Ellie Bluestein at 559- 229-9807 or Joan Poss at 559-227-6134.

Saturday, December 2
7:30 PM
UTAH PHILLIPS. That first class rapscallion and rabble-rouser, folksinger, humorist, and storyteller. Fresno Art Museum 7:30pm. Frank Moschella will open.

UTAH PHILLIPS is a first-class rapscallion and rabble-rouser, as well as a folksinger, humorist, archivist, and storyteller. Pete Seeger says: "If you have never heard Utah Phillips live, you're in for a treat. He's fantastic. Unique. You'll feel better ever after, as you recall him. There's no one like him." Rolling Stone: "Call him a conspicuous enigma: a canny, uncanny blend of Mark Twain and Will Rogers, with a touch of P.T. Barnum and more than a hint of Huck Finn. Utah Phillips is also one of the most important songwriters to be found in North America."

Tickets are available at these independently owned stores: The Movies Video Store; Patrick’s Music, National Hardware or online at www.fresnofolkconcerts.com The Museum Gift Shoppe carries tickets for the concerts at the Fresno Art Museum. Or send a check made out to FFS and send with an enclosed SASE to Pat Wolk, 6661 N. Forkner, Fresno, 93711.

Wednesday, December 6
5:30 PM
California Prison Moratorium Project invites you to an evening with Dr. Ruthie Wilson Gilmore Chair of the Department of American Studies and Ethnicity at the University of Southern California, Co-Founder of California Prison Moratorium Project, and author of newly released Golden Gulag, the first book to examine the causes and costs of California's prison boom of the last 25 years in the San Joaquin Valley's "Prison Alley."

This event will be held at the African American Museum, 1857 Fulton Street, Fresno, Ca. Please RSVP 559-916-4370.

The evening is a fundraiser for CPMP, All contributions are tax-deductible. Contributors of $50.00 or more will receive a signed copy of Golden Gulag. If you can't join us on Dec. 6, please consider sending a contribution to help us continue the work to stop the expansion of CA's already bloated prison system. Send/make checks payable to California Prison Moratorium Project 623 North Harrison, Fresno, CA. 93728

Thursday, December 7
Social Hour at 5:30 PM and the Dinner begins at 6:30 PM
The Fresno Metro Ministry's 36th Anniversary Dinner and Awards will be held at the Hope Lutheran Church, 364 E. Barstow. This event honors three to four persons who personify Metro's values. The event is also a major fundraiser, as well as a time of celebration and renewing friendships with others who want to create a better community for everyone. Tickets are $35. http://www.fresnometmin.org/

Thursday, December 7
7:30 PM
The Fresno Poet's Association presents B. H. Fairchild at the Fresno Art Museum, 2233 N First. For more information see www.fresnopoets.org for further information or call 226-1528.

Friday, December 8
5 PM and 8 PM
Fresno Filmworks presents "The U.S. vs. John Lennon" at the Tower Theatre. This new documentary about Lennon focuses on his transformation from Beatle to antiwar activist and Nixon's campaign to deport him in 1972.? Tickets can be purchased at the Tower Theatre Box Office, 815 E. Olive Ave., The Movies, 1435 N. Van Ness Ave., WineStyles 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

Friday December 8
6:30 PM
Another World is Possible –A presentation about the World Social Forum. Hear from local activists who attended the 2006 World Social Forums in Caracus, Venezuela and Karachi, Pakistan. Mike Rhodes, Pam Whalen, Simone Whalen-Rhodes, Jean Hays, Dan Yaseen, and Camille Russell will show a PowerPoint presentation featuring their pictures, analysis, and impressions. There will be a potluck dinner at 6:30 PM, and the presentation will be at 7:30 PM. This event will be at the Visalia Friends Meetinghouse 17208 Avenue 296, Visalia, 93292. For more info. contact Merrily Davies at 781-6296.

Sunday, December 10
10 AM
Human Rights Day. Gather at Justice Corner, March to the Trade Center, Mexican Consulate to Federal/State Building. Route: Gather at "C" and Fresno street, March east on Fresno Street to Fulton Mall north to face trade center, march around to Stanislaus street (east) south on N street to Merced. East on Merced to O south on O to federal and state buildings. Come dressed as a character - a victim or oppressor of human rights. For example: Iraq war, Viet Nam, Darfur, Oaxaca, a political prisoner, China, United States, Mexico, Latino American, and School of the Americas etc.

Bring noise makers, posters and be ready to inform others who your character is, what has happened to them, or what violations they have committed.

For example:

Mohamed Taha Mohamed Ahmed, a well-known and outspoken Sudanese journalist and social commentator was kidnapped from his home in Kober by unknown masked individuals. On 6 September Mr. Taha's decapitated body was found in the Fetaih Alaqalien area of Kalakla district. Abu Hafs al-Sudani, purporting to lead an African branch of al Qaeda, claimed responsibility on for the beheading. SOAT report from Sept 8 and Source

http://www.humanrightsfirst.org/international_justice/darfur/table/ngo-table.aspx

For the past 13 years, more than 400 women have been murdered or "disappeared" in Ciudad Juárez. In a number of these cases, the women had been mutilated or severely beaten before they were killed. Some had even had their nipples cut off, or their torsos were dismembered. In a majority of the cases, authorities have not determined who was responsible for the crimes and at least 34 of the victims remain unaccounted for today. http://hrw.org/doc/?t=americas

For more information contact Comite No Nos Vamos at 497-0206 or 268-2261.

Sunday, December 10
4 - 5:30 PM
Peace Fresno and La Raza Law Student Association of the San Joaquin College of Law are co-sponsoring an educational forum on the new Military Commissions Act of 2006. The forum will be moderated by Jeffrey G. Purvis, James K. and Carol Sellers Herbert Professor of Constitutional Law and will be held at the San Joaquin College of Law, located at 901 5th Street, Clovis. For more info. contact Dan Yaseen 432-3445 danyaseen@sbcglobal.net or Steve Malm 264-9122 SteveDM88@aol.com

Wednesday, December 13
12 Noon & 7:00 PM
Second Wednesday Video Series - Film: TRUDELL. Trudell presents the engaging life story of Native American poet-prophet-activist John Trudell and his heartfelt message of active, personal responsibility to the earth, all of its inhabitants, and our descendants. Trudell, past chairman of the American Indian Movement also took part in the 21 month occupation of Alcatraz Island, an act creating international recognition for the American Indian cause. Both showings at the Center, 1584 N. Van Ness. Pot-Luck at 6:30 preceding the evening showing. Information: info@centerfornonviolence.org or visit their website at www.centerfornonviolence.org . Phone 559 237-3223.

Friday, December 15
Deadline for articles and calendar items to the January 2006 Community Alliance newspaper. Send
information to AllianceEditor@Comcast.net

Friday, December 15
6:30 - 8:30 PM
The Reedley Peace Center presents the movie: The Iron Giant . In rustic 1957 Maine, 9-year-old Hogarth finds a colossal but disoriented robot (of unknown origin), and the two form a strong bond of friendship. Before long, however, a government agent is on their trail -- and he's intent on destroying the automaton. This beautifully rendered parable is based on British poet Ted Hughes' feted short story.

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

Sunday, December 17
4 - 10 PM
The Frente Indigena de Organizaciones Binacional from Oaxaca are celebrating 15 years of service to the Oaxaqueno communities in Fresno and surrounding areas. The event will be held at:"Woman's World Hall Madera Fairgrounds" 1850 W. Cleveland Avenue Madera, CA 93638

Tickets: Pre-sale: $15.00 At the door: $20.00 Children younger than 10 are FREE!

FOR INFORMATION & TICKET SALES CALL: (559) 499-1178

The Binational Front of Indigenous Organizations (FIOB by its acronym in Spanish) will be celebrating its 15 th anniversary of arduos work for the well-being of Indigenous communities. To make this celebration special we are honored to invite you and your family to attend this event. We will award the title of the FIOB Quinceañera to the young lady that raises the most funds and that is interested in developing her leadership and assist her community.

Food Vendors: Tamales, champurrado, atole, & ponche
This is a family-oriented event promoting: youth leadership, physical activity and family unity.

Tuesday, December 19
7:00 PM
Polly Victor will address Peace Fresno on the work of the Friends Committee for National Legislation. At the Fresno Center for Non Violence, 1584 N Van Ness at McKinley. All are welcome.

Monday, December 25
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Join the Santas for Peace at the Peace Corner, Blackstone and Shaw. For more information go to the Peace Fresno website at: www.peacefresno.org

Saturday, December 30
6th Annual Winter Concert, original music by Lyquid Amber
Fresno Art Museum, Bonner Auditorium, 2233 N. First St. Fresno, CA
Hans York, Evo Bluestein, Eva Scow, Kevin Hill
Tickets at the door ($20)

As Lyquid Amber prepares for its 6th Annual Winter Concert, we are celebrating the original music that has developed over 8 years, since Hans York came from Germany to visit with Evo in California. This December we our recording our second album which will include our newest member, Eva Scow on violin, though she is not on the album that you will be playing on your show. Shortly to be graduating from high school, she is already making a name for herself. Besides performing with Lyquid Amber, she can be heard on David Grisman's latest "Tone Poets" cd or performing Brazilian music with Mike Marshall. For more information, see: http://lyquidamber.com/

Monday, January 15
Deadline for articles and calendar items to the February, 2007 Community Alliance newspaper. Send
information to AllianceEditor@Comcast.net

Thursday, January 18
7 PM
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Fresno presents The California WATER System. This is an event sponsored by UU Adult Education.The Water System is not only a local problem but a state issue. It is huge. The program is structured in order that the audience will understand and learn what is important when the State and Federal Projects come up for discussion. Chris Eacock , a Project manager who has worked for the Board of Reclamation , will address the geography and science of water. He will explain the natural flow of water and how man has changed it in order to distribute it to his wants. Come to ask questions. Information: Lydia Flores 435-7360

Thursday, January 18
7:30 PM
JOHN McCUTCHEON returns. If you’ve missed his sold out performances, now’s your chance. We’ve booked him into the CSUFresno Concert Hall.

"John McCutcheon is not only one of the best musicians in the USA, but also a great singer, songwriter, and song leader. And not just incidentally, he is committed to helping hard-working people everywhere to organize and push this world in a better direction." --Pete Seeger "The most impressive instrumentalist I've ever heard."--Johnny Cash

Tickets are available at these independently owned stores: The Movies Video Store; Patrick’s Music, National Hardware or online at www.fresnofolkconcerts.com The Museum Gift Shoppe carries tickets for the concerts at the Fresno Art Museum. Or send a check made out to FFS and send with an enclosed SASE to Pat Wolk, 6661 N. Forkner, Fresno, 93711.

Sunday, January 21
Time to be announced
Affordable housing forum will be held at Mennonite Community Church. FIRM, Habitat and Fresno Housing Alliance will be involved.

Thursday, February 1
7:30 PM
The Fresno Poet's Association presents Philip Levine at the Fresno Art Museum, 2233 N First. For more information see www.fresnopoets.org for further information or call 226-1528.

Friday, March 16
7:30 PM
ROBIN & LINDA WILLIAMS & Their Fine Group. Regulars on The Prairie Home Companion Radio Show—you saw and heard them in the film. Now’s your chance to see them for real.

Tickets are available at these independently owned stores: The Movies Video Store; Patrick’s Music, National Hardware or online at www.fresnofolkconcerts.com The Museum Gift Shoppe carries tickets for the concerts at the Fresno Art Museum. Or send a check made out to FFS and send with an enclosed SASE to Pat Wolk, 6661 N. Forkner, Fresno, 93711.

ONGOING WEEKLY ACTIVITIES/PROGRAMS

Every Sunday
3 - 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 3 PM (meet at the Tulare side of the park). For more information see: http://cafefresno.org/

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. Teaching and practice in the spirit of the Suzuki Roshi Lineage is led by Grace Schireson, an ordained Zen priest. For more information, call Grace at (559) 877-2400 or email her at grace@emptynestzendo.org  .

Every Monday and Tuesday
7–9:30 PM
The St. Benedict Catholic Worker serves a meal to the homeless, working poor, and visitors and released inmates in front of Fresno County Jail (corner of Fresno and M streets). Volunteers are needed to help prepare and serve the meals. For more information contact Liza Apper at (559) 229–6410 or liza.apper@sbcw.org ; or visit their Web site:  www.sbcw.org .

Every Tuesday
7 PM
Peace Fresno meets at the Fresno Center for Nonviolence at 1584 N Van Ness, south of McKinley. If you want to help stop Bush's endless war against the world, come to this meeting!

For an up-to-the-minute listing of all peace actions in the Fresno area, call the Fresno Center for Nonviolence at (559) 23PEACE (237–3223). For more information about Peace Fresno, call 487–2515 or visit their Web site at www.peacefresno.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.  If you would like to help us prepare our meal, we meet every Saturday at Wesley United Methodist Church (1343 E. Barstow) at 10am.   For more information see: http://myspace.com/fresnofnb

For more information on Food Not Bombs you can contact us at fresnofnb@hotmail.com  or visit the offical FNB website foodnotbombs.net 

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 Hughes and Olive Ave. 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 holds a demonstration for peace at Mooney and Walnut in Visalia.

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/  

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 visit their Web site at www.fresno.humanists.net 

2nd Monday of every month
1 PM
The Living Wage Committee will meet at the SEIU 250 office, 1279 N Wishon. For further information see: www.livingwage-fresno.org 

3rd Monday of every Month
6:30 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 , speakers from the anti prison movement are being scheduled. Call Deb Reyes at 559-916-4370 for more info.

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.

3rd Thursday of every month
6 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 Thursday of every month
ART HOP. For more information contact Maria Franco at mfranco@fresnoarts.org  or call (559) 237- 9734.

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 contact JEAN HAYS skyhorse3593@sbcglobal.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.

4^th Thursday of every month
7 PM
FresCAMP (Fresno Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides) meeting. For more information e-mail frescamp@sbcglobal.net or call (559) 227–6134.

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.

4th Friday of every month
5 - 6 PM
Street Heat on KFCF, 88.1 FM in Fresno.  This is the Community Alliance radio show.

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.