Fresno Peace and Social Justice Calendar

THE PEACE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE CALENDAR

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

Friday, December 15
5:15 PM
Cineculture Club presents: Source (Zdroj), Czech Republic, 2005, 75 min. in Czech, Russian, English, and Azerbaijani with English subtitles.

Baku in Azerbaijan, is the site of the world's first oil well, and is once again becoming a focus for foreign investors as the origin of a major oil, gas, and pipeline project developed by an international consortium led by BP. In Source, a small, mobile and highly inventive Czech film crew travels around the country to investigate and record the impact of this most recent energy boom. Source also cleverly examines the links from commuter highways in the West back to energy development in Azerbaijan. With the majority of the population living under the poverty line, the country's post-Soviet government is promising oil will bring widespread economic benefits to all, but could this "liquid gold" be more of a curse than a blessing for this troubled country? Post-screening discussion by Professor John Farrell (History Dept.).

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

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

Friday, December 15
9 PM
Food Not Bombs benefit at the Starline in the Tower District. Julia Dawn’s nondenominational Holiday Extravaganza.

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 Quincea era 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.

Sunday, December 17
7 PM
There is going to be a showing of the film Radio Grito Best Short Documentary Film, Cinequest Film Festival, 2006 at the Visalia Friend Meeting House 17208 Ave 296 Farmersville CA 93223. Ave 296 is also know as Mineral King Service Road

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
8 PM
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/

Friday, January 5
6:30 - 8:30 PM
The Reedley Peace Center presents the Documentary: Why We Fight. This film describes the rise and maintenance of the United States military-industrial complex, while concentrating on wars led by the United States of the last fifty years and in particular on the 2003 invasion of Iraq. It alleges that every decade since World War II, the American public has been told a lie to bring it into war to fuel the military-economic machine, which in turn maintains American dominance in the world.

This film will be introduced by Andrew Valencia, formerly president of Reedley High School's Students for Peace and currently a student at Stanford University

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

Friday, January 5
8 PM
Full Circle Brewing Co. Presents The Dixons, Soulful Funk. $5 cover, 620 F St. Downtown Fresno 559-264-6323 www.fullcirclebrewing.com

Monday, January 8
1 PM
The Living Wage Committee meets on the second Monday of the month at SEIU 1279 N Wishon (north of Olive). Call Lloyd Barnett for information at 435-0618.

Friday, January 12
12 Noon - 1 PM
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Commemoration Garlanding Ceremony. Fresno County Courthouse Park, (1100 Van Ness Avenue), at the statue of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Please bring flowers. Contact: Dr. Sudharshan Kapoor (559)435-2212 or Gail Gaston (559) 681-3140.

Friday, January 12
5 PM and 8 PM
Fresno Filmworks presents Army of Shadows, a film account of the French Resistance during WWII. 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. January 12
Reception to begin at 5:30 PM
Program will begin at 6:30 PM
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Committee and Fresno City College Theatre of Arts wi1 be Hosting a Reception and Awards Presentation at the Fresno City College Theater Lobby. Fresno City College Music Recital Hall, Room-135. The Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Committee, Southern Christian Leadership Conference and the Fresno Human Relations Commission and other nominees will be recognized. Please come out, honor and celebrate with us. Fresno City College, 1101 F. University Avenue, Fresno CA. Contact: Dr Jean Kennedy (559)270-1023 or Julia Dudley (559)352-1444.

Friday. January 12
Reception to begin at 5:30 PM
Program will begin at 6:30 PM
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Committee and Fresno City College Theatre of Arts wi1 be Hosting a Reception and Awards Presentation at the Fresno City College Theater Lobby. Fresno City College Music Recital Hall, Room-135. The Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Committee, Southern Christian Leadership Conference and the Fresno Human Relations Commission and other nominees will be recognized. Please come out, honor and celebrate with us. Fresno City College, 1101 F. University Avenue, Fresno CA. Contact: Dr Jean Kennedy (559)270-1023 or Julia Dudley (559)352-1444.

Friday January 12
5:30 PM
Pizza and drinks at Community College Church at 5550 North Fresno north of Barstow. A film about Alternative Energy will be shown at 6 PM. Discussion follows. Contact person is Laurie Tidyman- Jones at 227-7757.

Friday January 12
8 PM
Full Circle Brewing Co. Presents Phedras Hooked on Jazz $5.-cover, 620 F St. Downtown Fresno 559-264-6323 www.fullcirclebrewing.com

Saturday, January 13
Community Breakfast served at 8:30 AM
The program will begin at 9:30 AM
The Rev. Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. Community breakfast will be held at the Veterans Memorial Building (Independence Room), 453 Hughes Avenue (corner of 5th street & Hughes Ave.), Clovis, CA 93612. Members of the Community are invited to enjoy a delicious breakfast while listening to speakers and entertainment. Cost for the breakfast is $5.00 per person. Keynote speaker: Brendel Jackson (FUSD Administrator) Contact: Caroline Carlson, Clovis Police Dept (559)324-2416 or Ed C. Bailey (559)304-5772

Saturday, January 13
3:30 PM
The Central Valley Progressive PAC meets at the Center for Non Violence, 1584 North Van Ness at Mc Kinley. We have a section of the By-laws to update as well as election of officers for the years 2007-2009. The minutes and By Laws are located with in the members login for your perusal. The amendments and deletions are there too. Do check it out and give us some input. Hal Hynds has updated www.cvppac.com . New pictures have been inserted. What do you suggest as our next challenge? The dairies that threaten our valley's air and water quality? Are you up on the 14 square miles of the South East Growth Area? What is your concern? Contact Lydia Flores 435-7360 or www.cvppac.com

Saturday. January 13
4 PM
The Rev. Dr Martin Luther King, All Faith Service will be held at the Fellowship Baptist Church, 2529 E. Belmont Ave. at Angus, Fresno, CA.Contact: Kapoor Sudharshan, (559)435-2212.

Sunday, January 14
5:30 - 6:30 PM
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Candlelight Vigil African American Museum Outdoor Stage. 1857 Fulton Street, Fresno, CA. 93721. Candlelight Vigil to be held in commemoration of the Reverend Dr. King. Contact: Pastor John Sims (559) 351-9524 or David Howard (559) 277-9552

Saturday January 13
8 PM
Full Circle Brewing Co. Presents Patrick Contreras "Violin on fire!" $5.-cover 620 F St. Downtown Fresno 559-264-6323 www.fullcirclebrewing.com

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

Monday, January 15
9:30 AM
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. March and Food Drive to End Childhood Hunger in Fresno. Marchers will assemble at New Generation Holiness Church at 552 Tuolumne. A "Mountain of Food" to end childhood hunger will be collected at the church. The March will take place from Tuolumne and A streets to Warnor Theater, 1400 Fulton Street. The March will begin promptly at l0 AM. Contact: Enrique Reade (559) 940-2159 or James Lett III (559)284-6420

Monday, January 15
11 AM
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Program will be held at Warnor Theater, 1400 Fulton Street, Fresno, CA 93721. An inspiring and enjoyable program will be hosted by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Unity Committee. Contact: Ed C. Bailey (559) 304-5772 or Woody Miller (559) 448-6890

Wednesday, January 17
7 PM
Fresno Healthy Dairy Campaign will hold a public meeting at the CSUF Craig School of Business, Alice Peters Auditorium. Did you know that:

* Animal operations are one of the largest sources of smog in the Central Valley?

* A single cow produces 20 times the amount of waste that a person does! This waste is frequently stored in manure lagoons that often leak and contaminate groundwater?

* Inflated land values in Southern CA is impetus for transitioning to valley

* Dairies are buying large tracts of land in Fresno County?

* Fresno County has fewer standards than Kern, Kings, Tulare counties?

Wednesday, January 17
7 - 8:30 PM
Healthy Gardening for People, Pets and the Environment! An evening talk with Annie Joseph, a leading expert on healthy gardening. University of California Center, 550 East Shaw Ave in Fresno.

Learn how to:

Manage pests and weeds the least toxic way
Create habitat for birds, butterflies and beneficial insects
Build and maintain healthy soil
Class will include materials on various least toxic pest management methods, a color field guide to Garden Bugs and information on the sponsoring organizations.

Please RSVP at (559) 456-3292

Sponsored by:

FresCAMP
Fresno County Master Gardeners
Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District
San Joaquin River Conservancy
www.ourwaterourworld.org

Thursday, January 18
6:30 - 9:30 PM
The movie: America: Freedom to Fascism will be shown. This film, which is neiter left, nor right-wing is a startling examination of government. It exposes the systematic erosion of civil liberties in America since 1913 when the Federal Reserve System was fraudulently created. Through interviews with U.S. Congressmen, a former IRS Commissioner, former IRS and FBI agents and tax attorneys and authors, Aaron Russo connects the dots between money creation, federal income tax, and the national identity card, which becomes law in May 2008. This ID card will use Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chips, which are essentially homing devices used to track people. This film shows in great detail and undeniable facts that America is moving headlong into a fascist police state. Wake up.

This film is a part of the Progressive Thursday series sponsored by the Fresno County Green Party. The event will be held at Round Table Pizza at 5763 N First Street (SW corner of 1^st and Bullard). For more information call Larry Mullen at (559) 227-0293.

Thursday, January 18
7 PM
With the media only presenting a particular aspect of a topic, it behooves us to become pro-active and educate ourselves. At present Agribusiness uses a greater portion of water. However, our government officials are not protecting us. Agribusiness is allowed to contaminate the water with their processes. The Judicial system allows them to postpone reduction of pollutants. This creates poor air and water quality. Chris Eacock works for the Bureau of Reclamation and will teach us the basics of water. California has a huge system and it is interconnected. .Both Unitarian Universalist Church of Fresno and the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom co-sponsor this free event. The presentation will take place at the UU Church of Fresno, 4144 North Millbrook Avenue, 1/2 block south of Ashlan. It is open to the public. Child care provided upon request. 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.

Thursday January 18
8 PM
Full Circle Brewing Co. Presents Inner Ear Poetry Jam $5.-cover 620 F St. Downtown Fresno 559-264-6323 www.fullcirclebrewing.com

Saturday, January 20
2 - 4 PM
Seeking Shelter: An Interfaith Forum on Housing will be held at the Mennonite Community Church, 5015 E Olive Ave in Fresno.

There is a housing crisis in Fresno. The median home price in 2000 was $104,000 and is now three times that amount, $313,000. In 2000, 54% of the people of Fresno could afford to buy a home; today it is only 17%. In 2000, the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment was $404; today it is $780 per month. Add to this the lack of temporary and emergency housing and it is obvious that there is a serious problem. Affordable housing has not kept pace with the need in the Fresno area. There are major efforts underway to address this crisis. Come hear about what is being done and how your faith community can get involved in creating solutions to this crisis. Join us at the interfaith forum, "Seeking Shelter: An Interfaith Forum on Affordable Housing", at Mennonite Community Church on Saturday, January 20, from 2-4 p.m. Sharon Stanley from F.I.R.M, Tony Miranda from Habitat for Humanity and Rev. Steve Ratzlaff, pastor of Mennonite Community

Church will share what they are doing to promote and maintain safe, decent, accessible and affordable housing in Fresno. Come find out what you can do to be part of the solution. Co-sponsored by Mennonite Community Church and the Interfaith Social Justice Collaborative

Contacts: Rev. Steve Ratzlaff Mennonite Community Church Phone: 251-5703 Email: ffalztar@comcast.net Connie Young Interfaith Social Justice Collaborative Phone: (559) 225-2547 Email: cyoungrn@sbcglobal.net

Wednesday, January 24
6:30 PM
Yosemite Through the Eyes of a Buffalo Soldier, 1904. Auberry Branch Library 855-8523
National Parks Ranger Shelton Johnson will present a living history program highlighting the African-American soldiers who patrolled Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks early in the 20th century. The soldiers built the first trail to the top of Mount Whitney and other trails in the parks. Johnson has earned many awards for this program and been featured in a PBS documentary by Ken Burns. Pre-registration required.

Sunday, January 28
9 AM and 11 AM
Seven Unitarian Universalists attended the Women’s International League of Peace and Freedom workshops on Uprooting Racism this spring. The seven UU’s have met together to express their findings to the congregation in this Sunday service. Linda Mack is the Lay Leader, Lydia Flores is the Anchor. Darcy Williams and Nancy Hatcher will be the main speakers. In an hour those who attend will understand the effects of racism and what needs to be done to uproot it. This service is a kick- off for a study group on Racism. Anyone may participate. The UU Church is at 4144 North Millbrook, ½ block south of Asland. Everyone is welcome. Church school or nursery are available for all ages. Info. Lydia Flores 435-7360

Tuesday, January 30
7 PM
A Trio of Valley Authors at the Woodward Park Regional Library 433-3135. Retired Fresno Bee journalists and longtime friends Woody Laughnan, Perry Huffman and Eddie Lopez will share stories and memories from their recently published books. Copies of the books will be available for purchase and signing after the program.

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.

Thursday, February 8
Reception 4:30 - 6 PM
Program: 5:00 PM
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Art Exhibit, Essay and Speech Winners Reception

ADMISSION IS FREE. Fresno County Office of Education 1111 Van Ness Ave., Fresno. Artwork created and displayed by students from Fresno Unified, Clovis Unified and other Fresno County School Districts at the museum on Tuesday, January 30, 2007 through Sunday, February 21, 2007. Contact: Thomas Russell (559) 327-9353 or Shirley Hargis (559) 265-3060.

Thursday, March 8
5:30 PM
Empty Bowls began as a grassroots effort to raise money and awareness towards the fight against child hunger in the Central Valley. This year marks the 12th anniversary of the event that continues to support its original mission of feeding hungry children in the community. Today, Community Food Bank is sponsoring this event and has watched it blossom into one of the largest fundraisers fighting childhood hunger in the Central Valley. Participants will enjoy a wonderful meal served in ceramic bowls, hand-crafted by local students. The bowl is a gift to remind those who attend to never forget those children who are in-need everyday!

Join Community Food Bank in helping to create a hunger-free Central Valley. Help us Fill the Bowl!! For more information on Empty Bowls please contact Community Food Bank at (559) 237-3663 or visit www.communityfoodbank.net

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.

April 13, 14, & 15
Fresno Filmworks Presents the 3^rd Annual Fresno Film Festival.

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 ckrehbiel@earthlink.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.