LONG BEACH AREA PEACE AND JUSTICE CALENDAR
January 6, 2004

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Here are some of the Peace and Justice happenings in the Long Beach area over the next few weeks. These are not all necessarily sponsored by LBAPN.

LONG BEACH AREA MEETINGS AND EVENTS
1. Wed, Jan 7: Long Beach Meetup for Dean, 7pm
2. Thu, Jan 8: Long Beach Area Kucinich Meetup, 7pm
3. Thu, Jan 8: ECO-Link Meeting, 7:30pm
4. Thu, Jan 8: ACLU Meeting at Unitarian Church 7:30-9pm
5. Thu, Jan 8: Long Beach Democratic Club, 7:30pm
6. Fri, Jan 9: Friday Peace Vigils in Long Beach Area
7. Fri, Jan 9: Sonali Kolhotkar speaks on Media Democracy, 7 pm
8. Sat, Jan 10: Democratic Women's Study Club, 11:30am
9. Sat, Jan 10: OCCP Biweekly meeting in Orange, 10-11:30am
10. Sat, Jan 10: Prayer Gathering at Puvungna, 12noon-4pm
11. Sat, Jan 10: Peace Action with Rep. Millender-McDonald, 6pm
12. Sun, Jan 11: LB Area Voters For A New Foreign Policy, 5-7pm
13. Sun, Jan 11: Sunday Peace Vigils in Long Beach Area
14. Sun, Jan 11: Tikkun Community of Long Beach, 7-9pm
15. Mon, Jan 12: Long Beach Greens, 7:30pm
16. Mon, Jan 12: LBCLDC Meeting, 6:30pm
17. Wed, Jan 14: Liquefied Natural Gas Depot in Long Beach? 5-7pm
18. Fri, Jan 16: Liquefied Natural Gas Depot in Long Beach? 7-9pm
19. Fri, Jan 16: Kelly Hayes Raitt on Iraq in San Pedro, 7:30pm
20. Sat, Jan 17: Martin Luther King Parade, 9am
21. Thu, Jan 22: Long Beach Freeway Concerns, 6:30pm
22. Sat, Jan 24: Roe v. Wade Anniversary, 7:30pm
23. Sun, Jan 25: ThisLand-LB PAC Fundraiser
24. Fri, Jan 30: BUCK TRADISSION at 2000+ BOOKS
25. Feb 5-8 Wheels of Justice Tour in Long Beach
26. Sat, Feb 7: Gray Panthers Meeting, 10:15am-noon
28. Sun, Feb 8: Long Beach NOW, 5pm
29. March 20, 2004 The World Still Says No to War!

INTERESTING GOINGS-ON OUT OF OUR IMMEDIATE AREA
30. Tue, Jan 6: Weekly vigil against Bechtel Corp, 5-6pm
31. Jan 7-12: Join the Kucinich Peace Train to Iowa
32. Fri, Jan 9: Stop Moskowitz! TBA
33. Sat, Jan 10: Rally to End US Oil Addiction, noon
34. Sat, Jan 10: Terminating Opportunity in Los Angeles, 2pm
35. Sat, Jan 10: Saul Landau in Santa Ana, 2pm
36. Sun, Jan 11: Uncovered in LA, 5:30pm
37. Mon, Jan 12: Cradle Will Rock in Hollywood, 7:30pm
38. Tue, Jan 13: Vigil & March in Orange County, 5:30pm
39. Tue, Jan 13: Coalition for World Peace, 7pm
40. Thu, Jan 15: Copwatch training in LA, 6pm
41. Fri-Sun, Jan 16-18: Democratic State Convention in San Jose
42. Sat, Jan 17: Face-to-Face with the Women of Baghdad, 10am
43. Sat, Jan 17: Patriot Act discussion in Little Tokyo, 4-6pm
44. Sat, Jan 17: Revolutionary Party in LA, 2pm
45. Sun, Jan 18: Songs of Justice and Dissent, 3pm
46. Sun, Jan 18: Jericho Amnesty Coalition, noon
47. Mon, Jan 19: Support MLK & Grocery Workers Strike in LA, 1-3pm
48. Mon, Feb 9: Stop Execution of Kevin Cooper
49. Thu, Feb 19: Lies & Laughter in LA, 7pm

TV SHOWS, FARMERS MARKETS, ETC
AA. People's Tribune TV, Wednesdays at 7:30pm, Ch. 65, 69, &95
BB. In Our Backyards, Wednesdays 7:30pm & Sundays 6pm, Ch 3
CC. Harbor Area Farmers Markets (5)
DD. Long Beach Paradise (Food Co-op)
EE. Whittier Farmers Market and Family Festival, 5-9pm
FF. Reading Groups at 2000+ Bookstore
For peace and justice calendars for the greater L.A. area:
http://la.indymedia.org/calendar/
http://www.change-links.org/
http://www.icujp.org/calendar.shtml
Visit LBAPN at:
http://www.lbapn.net
For a list of Southland Vigils
<http://coalitionforworldpeace.org >
Tune in to KPFK 90.7FM for progressive news and views

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DESCRIPTIONS OF EVENTS
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NOTE: We make every effort to ensure this information is correct, but it is always a good idea to call ahead in case there are errors or last minute changes.
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1. Wed, Jan 7: Long Beach Meetup for Dean, 7pm
Join other Dean Supporters in Long Beach at 4 locations: Khoury's; Cirevellos; Baja Margarita Grill; IHOP -45th St. Topics: Discuss outreach, the next phase of campaign; develop ways to connect with local Democratic Party organizations, etc. We're collecting children's books to donate to The Playhouse, which serves homeless children, so please bring new/used to meet-ups! For info, contact Linda & John Wilson, 562 433-6322 or email j.lwilsygad@verizon.net. For info on Dean Meetups: http://dean2004.meetup.com/
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2. Thu, Jan 8: Long Beach Area Kucinich Meetup, 7pm
We meet on the first Thursday of every month. This month we'll be at: JT's Restaurant (formerly Tiny Naylors), 1760 Bellflower Bl., Long Beach (near CSULB). Dennis Kucinich champions a true progressive agenda. Join the local Kucinich 2004 grassroots effort to help him win the California Democratic primary in March of 2004. Subscribe directly to our Long Beach Area 4 Kucinich e-list by sending e-mail to LongBeachArea4Kucinich-subscribe@smartgroups.com otherwise request an invite to join the list by sending e-mail to lba4k@earthlink.net. For the latest Meetup info see http://www.meetup.com/locale/us/ca/longbeach and click on Kucinich 2004. More info: send e-mail to LBA4K@earthlink.net or Rhonda Kersey, tel. 562-961-8796, Hector Chavez, tel. 562-492-1106
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3. Thu, Jan 8: ECO-Link Meeting, 7:30pm
Guest speaker is the Seal Beach Wildlife Refuge. For info: DianaMann@aol.com
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4. Thu, Jan 8: ACLU Meeting at Unitarian Church 7:30-9pm
The ACLU has been hosting monthly Long Beach chapter organizing meetings, and we welcome your participation in this process. In the lounge of the Unitarian Universalist Church, 5450 E. Atherton. For more information, contact Sharon Murphy at smurphy@aclu-sc.org or (213) 977-5231.
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5. Thu, Jan 8: Long Beach Democratic Club, 7:30pm
Meets on the second Thursday of every month at IHOP, 70045th St, at Atlantic. The club will endorse candidates at several meetings during the year. This month, we will endorse candidates for the statewide elections that will be held on March 2, 2004. Next month, we will endorse candidates for local elections that will be held on April 13, 2004. Candidates must achieve 60% of the votes of the membership in order to receive the club's endorsement. Please note - members must have paid their dues in full in order to cast a vote, and they must have attended at least one prior club meeting before they can cast a vote! President JIM HANSBERRY (562) 597-2433 VP Programs BRIDGET SRAMEK (562) 426-2719 VP Membership ROBERT VILLEGAS (562) 510-6683 Secretary NINA ROHRS (562) 426-8722 Treasurer KINDE DURKEE (818) 260-0669. For info, call Susan Zoske 562 434-5177, email: zoske@earthlink.net
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6. Fri, Jan 9: Friday Peace Vigils in Long Beach Area
>>>Belmont Shore, 5200 E. 2nd St (corner Nieto),6:30-9pm.
For info or to volunteer, call Jack at 562 866-7743 or Gene at 562
438-6505.
>>>San Pedro, corner of 1st and Gaffey, 5-7pm. For info:
Chris Venn 310 316-1567 (www.spneighbors.org/)
>>>Costa Mesa, corner of Bristol & Anton (in front of major
entrance to South Coast Plaza), 5-7pm For info: Mike Mang (949)
644-5956, Chuck Anderson (714) 639-0565
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7. Fri, Jan 9: Sonali Kolhotkar speaks on Media Democracy, 7 pm
Unitarian Universalist Church, 5450 Atherton St. (west of Arco Station; 1 mile south of the 405 frwy), Long Beach, CA
KPFK morning host Sonali Kolhatkar will report on the recent national conference on media democracy she attended and describe the growing movement against corporate media monopolies, cross-ownership, consolidation and ideological bias. She will discuss the history of the media reform movement and how community media institutions like KPFK are crucial components of media democracy. There will also be Q & A and audience discussion on this topic.
During a potluck from 6-7 pm, those interested in the upcoming KPFK election for Local Station Board will have a chance to meet with some of the candidates running for this position on the PIRCR slate There will Q & A with the candiates after the media democracy session. Please join us for fun, food and critical information.
SPONSORS: Social Concerns Committee of UUCLB, Long Beach Area Peace Network and Progresives for Independent Responsible Community Radio (PIRCR). More info and downloadable leaflet available at pircr.org and kpfk.org.
For more info call Sharon (562) 433-7025 or Uduak (562) 818-1500.
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8. Sat, Jan 10: Democratic Women's Study Club, 11:30am
Democratic Women's Study Club normally meets the second Saturday of every month, usually at J.T.s Restaurant (formerly Tiny Naylor's) on Bellflower just south of Atherton. For info, call Joy Dowell 562-425-7376.
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9. Sat, Jan 10: OCCP Biweekly meeting in Orange, 10-11:30am
Orange County Peace Coalition Biweekly General Meeting, in accordance with the usual "second and fourth Saturday" pattern for our meetings. Sisters of St. Joseph Justice Center, 480 S. Batavia in Orange DIRECTIONS: Turn into the parking lot from Batavia just north of La Veta Ave., drive around to the left, to the south side of the complex. We'll be in the last wing of the building that you come to on the south side. Look for signs to direct you to the room that we've been assigned. web site: www.ocpeace.org phone: (714) 637-8313
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10. Sat, Jan 10: Prayer Gathering at Puvungna, 12noon-4pm
In support of Germaine Tremmel and 100 other AIM members/supporters who are currently under review for acts of domestic terrorism. Under the Patriot Act, the statute of limitations has been lifted from certain cases dating back to 1973; the era of the infamous "reign of terror" that occurred particularly on the reservations of South Dakota. Germaine Tremmel, "Lady Seen By Her Nation" is a descendent of Sitting Bull and a relative of the Jumping Bull family. It was the firefight on Jumping Bull's land that left two FBI agents dead and one Indian man murdered and resulted in the incarceration of Leonard Peltier. Today, her files and those of 100 others are being reviewed to determine if there is enough evidence to bring charges against them, 30 years later! Join us in a traditional, prayerful gathering in support of all Native nations and in solidarity with our AIM family members, past and present. Puvungna is located on the campus of Cal State Long Beach. For more information call: 310-828-9514
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11. Sat, Jan 10: Peace Action with Rep. Millender-McDonald, 6pm
This is from Erin Sikorsky of California Peace Action <erin@californiapeaceaction.org>: Rep. Millender-McDonald is having a townhall meeting January 10, 6 pm, at the Long Beach City Council Chambers. We're planning to send some representatives to ask her questions on foreign policy, and ask her about endorsing our campaign. It would be great to have community members from your group there to ask her questions, etc.
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12. Sun, Jan 11: Long Beach Area Voters For A New Foreign Policy, 5-7pm
LBAPN has endorsed California Peace Action's call for a New Foreign Policy. While George Bush's foreign policy has been a disaster, his election or defeat is only part of the larger picture. It is equally important to demonstrate that millions of Americans want more than mere critiques of his policies - we want a fundamental change in our country's relationship with the rest of the world. In a choice between Bush and Bush-lite, there can be no victory. California Peace Action will send a representative to talk to LBAPN and other Long Beach groups about ways we can work together in voter registration, peace education, lobbying legislators, and GOTV in March and November. Join us on Sunday, January 11 at 5pm the Unitarian Church, 5450 Atherton Street (next to Arco Station, just west of the corner of Bellflower & Atherton). Potluck and socialize from 5-6, meeting from 6-7, socialize from 7-8. For info on California Peace Action: http://www.californiapeaceaction.org/index.htm , for info on our meeting, contact Gene at 562 438-6505 or Kathy at 562 498-3512
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13. Sun, Jan 11: Sunday Peace Vigils in Long Beach Area
>>>Whittier, corner of Whittier Bl & Painter from 6-8pm.
For info, Stan
562 696-9849 Actionseed@hotmail.com or Bill 562 945-6975
B-RLM@juno.com.
>>>Huntington Beach Pier, 7-8 pm. From:
mtheriault@socal.rr.com
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14. Sun, Jan 11: Tikkun Community of Long Beach, 7-9pm
TCLB meets regularly on the second Sunday of the month from 7 - 9 PM at a private home in Long Beach (El Dorado area). For location or additional information contact Shaya Benyamin at TCLB@orbyss.com. For information about Tikkun, visit www.tikkun.org.
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15. Mon, Jan 12: Long Beach Greens, 7:30pm
Regular monthly meeting, every 2nd Mon. LB Gay & Lesbian Community Center, 2017 E 4th St., LB, next to the Art Theater, just East of Cherry Avenue, (562) 434-4455. Visit our Homepage: http://cagreens.org/longbeach
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16. Mon, Jan 12: LBCLDC Meeting, 6:30pm
LB Civil Liberties Defense Coalition meets 2nd and 4th Mondays. Call for location and information: Sharon 562-433-7025 or Kathy: 562-498-3512. Videos now available of the Oct 11 Forum in LB on the Patriot Act.
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17. Wed, Jan 14: Liquefied Natural Gas Depot in Long Beach? 5-7pm
The Long Beach City Council has entered into an agreement with Sound Energy Solutions, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi, to construct a Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal at the Port of Long Beach. Incredibly, the Council voted without any public discussion, and all public meetings since their vote have featured representatives of Mitsubishi. We'd like to bring you another point of view. Please join us to LEARN MORE ABOUT LNG with BILL POWERS, P.E. Mr. Powers is a principal of Powers Engineering and the Chair of Border Power Plant Working Group. Long Beach and San Pedro business owners, residents and employees are encouraged to attend--especially if you live or work near downtown or the Port of Long Beach.
There are two workshops: Wednesday, January 14, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Cohiba (upstairs from Mum's), 110 E. Broadway, Long Beach and Friday, January 16, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church of Long Beach, 5450 Atherton (w. of Bellflower Blvd.).
You may also reserve a seat for "Dinner with the Expert at Mum's following the Cohiba presentation. For information or dinner reservations, call (562) 494-2889.
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18. Fri, Jan 16: Liquefied Natural Gas Depot in Long Beach? 7-9pm
See writeup above Wed, Jan 14.
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19. Fri, Jan 16: Kelly Hayes Raitt on Iraq in San Pedro, 7:30pm
Kelly Hayes Raitt speaks about experiences in Iraq before war. Free. Harry Bridges Labor Center 350 W. 5th St., Room 209. Sponsored by San Pedro Neighbors for Peace and Justice 310-316-1567
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20. Sat, Jan 17: Martin Luther King Parade, 9am
LBAPN has been invited to join LBCLDC, the ACLU, the Unitarian Church and other individuals and groups at the annual MLK Day Parade. Assemble on MLK Blvd bet. 7th & 10th at 9a,, parade starts at 10am Volunteers needed for leafleting during parade and tabling after. For info, call Sharon 562 433-7025
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21. Thu, Jan 22: Long Beach Freeway Concerns, 6:30pm
The Long Beach Oversight Committee (for the 710 Freeway) will conduct four community roundtable workshops related to preserving neighborhoods, health and environmental concerns, truck congestion and safety, and Port operations and the I-710 Freeway. The roundtable workshops will focus on providing additional information from leading experts on these critical issues. The workshops will allow residents to interact with key experts and ask questions about the issues they care most about in regards to the I-710 Freeway. In addition, each workshop should generate a list of recommendations for the Long Beach Oversight Committee to adopt as part of the planning process.
All four workshops will have a community moderator, as well as participation from community leaders/experts and will be held on four consecutive Thursday evenings in January and February 2004. The workshop schedule is as follows:
Workshop # 1 - Health & Environmental Concerns. Thursday, January 22, 2004, 6:30 p.m. Silverado Park, 1545 West 31st Street, Long Beach
Workshop # 2 ? Preserving Neighborhoods, Thursday, January 29, 2004, 6:30 p.m.
Houghton Park, 6801 Myrtle Avenue, Long Beach
Workshop # 3 - Port Operations and the I-710 Freeway, Thursday, February 5, 2004, 6:30 p.m. Silverado Park, 1545 West 31st Street, Long Beach
Workshop # 4 ? Truck Congestion and Safety. Thursday, February 12, 2004, 6:30 p.m. Houghton Park, 6801 Myrtle Avenue, Long Beach
The findings from this series of workshops will be presented to the Long
Beach Council Oversight Committee for action at their meeting on Wednesday,
February 25th at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. It is also
anticipated that a community developed design plan based on all of the
input received at the previous meetings will be presented for public
comment in March 2004.
For info, contact the office of any member of the Council Oversight Committee: Bonnie Lowenthal (562) 570-6919, Email: district1@longbeach.gov, Tonia Reyes Uranga (562) 570-6139, Email: district7@ci.long-beach.ca.us, or Val Lerch (562) 570-6137. E mail: district9@ci.long-beach.ca.us
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22. Sat, Jan 24: Roe v. Wade Anniversary, 7:30pm
Long Beach NOW is planning a Roe v. Wade Anniversary event scheduled for Saturday, January 24th at 7:30 PM! More information will be sent your way as it becomes available. Save the date to this important recognition of Roe v. Wade!! For info, Tracy & Jolene, Action Co-Coordinators, Long Beach NOW, lbnow@onebox.ucmmail.com - email, Toll free: (866)251-5167 Ext.3024 - voicemail/fax
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23. Sun, Jan 25: ThisLand-LB PAC Fundraiser
SAVE THE DATE! $30.00 DONATION includes Wine and Chocolate Tasting, Hors d'oeuvres and 3 Tickets for the Drawing. Additional tickets for the drawing will be sold the night of the event for $1.00/each or 6 for $5.00. MAKE YOUR CHECK PAYABLE TO:
ThisLand-LB PAC and send to: Kathy Ryan, 5701 Lunada Lane, Long Beach, CA 90814 or via Paypal at traci@thisland-lb.org
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24. Fri, Jan 30: BUCK TRADISSION at 2000+ BOOKS
BUCK TRADISSION performs on the last Friday of every month at 2000+ BOOKS (309 Pine Ave., Long Beach) for his monthly LAST FRIDAY performance. Featured guests: talented vocalists/guitarists/bassists MARYANN HEIMANN and TODD HOWARD and possibly other droppers-in. Come hear spoof & troof & sink your toof in some trenchant tunes & rise-up rhythms. The fun begins at about 7:00 and goes 'til 9:00. Be prepared not only to enjoy BUCK et alia's music, but to browse thru Long Beach's finest independent bookstore. And oh yes, it's FREE!!! See you there! NOTE: Be sure to confirm due to Christmas Holiday.
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25. Feb 5-8 Wheels of Justice Tour in Long Beach
From: "Ceylon Mooney" <ceylon@vitw.org>
hey there you guys, this is ceylon from voices in the wilderness and the wheels of justice tour (www.justicewheels.org). i've been corresponding with karen from earth neighborhood, who has told me much about some of the very colorful resistance/peace and justice activities that go on in long beach. we're looking to have the wheels of justice bus in LA county feb 5-8, and we're looking for host individuals and organizations to book events for the tour...we're up for about anything, have a host of audiovisual resources, and also carry with us george shrub the singing cia agent (www.davelippman.com), who's been sending people rolling backwards all over northern california since he joined up. if you're interested in working on this, or if you aren't, please drop me a line.
luv ceylon mooney
co-coordinator, wheels of justice tour/voices in the wilderness
www.justicewheels.org www.vitw.org 917-567-5048
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26. Sat, Feb 7: Gray Panthers Meeting, 10:15am-noon
Regular meeting on the first Saturday of each month. Long Beach Senior Center, Rm 210, 1159 East 4th St., Corner of Orange. For info: 310 514-1809.
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28. Sun, Feb 8: Long Beach NOW, 5pm
Next scheduled meeting of Long Beach NOW is at the Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Center, 2017 E. 4th Street in Long Beach For info: lbnow@onebox.ucmmail.com - email, or call Toll free: (866)251-5167 Ext.3024 - voicemail/fax
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29. March 20, 2004 The World Still Says No to War!
Momentum is building across the globe for the Global Day of Action against War and Occupation on March 20, the one-year anniversary of the U.S. bombing and invasion of Iraq. HAVE YOUR GROUP ENDORSE MARCH 20TH. Email m20endorse@unitedforpeace.org or call UFPJ(212-868-5545) to let us know your group is on board. BEGIN PLANNING LOCAL MARCH 20th ACTIONS Bring together local groups to plan March 20th actions in your community.
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30. Tue, Jan 6: Weekly vigil against Bechtel Corp, 5-6pm
Weekly vigil against Bechtel Corporation, 707 Wilshire Blvd. Downtown LA at Hope Street, just a few blocks from the Pershing Square Red Line station. Spotlight Bechtel's receiving billions to implement US control of Iraq's resources.
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31. Jan 7-12: Join the Kucinich Peace Train to Iowa
Ride east together on the Amtrack California Zephyr, leaving at 8 a.m. from Oakland on Wednesday, January 7, and arriving in Osceola (40 minutes from Des Moines) two days later. We will then be transported by bus to our Iowa Victory Base Camp at the Embassy Suites Hotel on the river in downtown Des Moines, where we will be a volunteer corps assisting the local Kucinich campaign workers. We have committed our services to them through the weekend of January 10-11.
Estimated costs run $200-$250 for roundtrip train fare, plus hotel and means. Homestays a possibility. Make your reservations TODAY by calling 415-927-2004 or sending an email to peacetrain@kucinich.us
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32. Fri, Jan 9: Stop Moskowitz! TBA
Join The Coalition for Justice in Hawaiian Gardens & Jerusalem at the California Gambling Control Commission Hearing on Israeli settler financier Irving Moskowitz's casino license application. The California Gambling Control Commission will continue its public hearings on Irving Moskowitz's application for a license to operate his casino in Hawaiian Gardens. In Hawaiian Gardens, Moskowitz operates a bingo hall and owns a casino; he controls the government for the benefit of his gambling operations. In Jerusalem, he uses profits from those operations to thwart Israeli-Palestinian peace by buying strategically placed Palestinian real estate for Jewish settlers and supporting militant anti-peace organizations. Ronald Reagan State Building, 300 South Spring Street, (near corner 3rd St.), Los Angeles. Time and Room Number to be announced, please get current information at stopmoskowitz.org
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33. Sat, Jan 10: Rally to End US Oil Addiction, noon
Rally and Demonstration End US Oil Addiction! Fight for Clean Air, Clean Lungs, Clean Buses! Join Global Exchange and the Labor/Community Strategy Center at the Los Angeles Auto Show LA Convention Center, 1201 South Figueroa Street. For more information, contact: Labor/Community Strategy Center, (213)387-2800 or Global Exchange, (415)558-9490.
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34. Sat, Jan 10: Terminating Opportunity in Los Angeles, 2pm
TERMINATING OPPORTUNITY GOVERNOR TO ELIMINATE EOP
People's Tribune Presents Invited guest speakers: David Sandoval, Director of EOP, Cal-State LA, Steve Teixeira, Steward, Academic Professionals of California. These leaders in education will speak about the danger today's students face with the threatened elimination of EOP programs. Why this attack on the poorest of students? What are the facts? Why is this happening now? What can be done about it? Join us for this informative discussion. Patriotic Hall, Doolittle Room. 1816 S. Figueroa. For info: Marshall Blesofsky (626) 457-4251 blesofsk@hsc.usc.edu
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35. Sat, Jan 10: Saul Landau in Santa Ana, 2pm
The Unitarian Church of Orange County invites you to hear Saul Landau tell us about "The State of the World, 2004" Saul Landau is an internationally known scholar, film maker, author, human rights activist, political analyst, KPFK commentator and professor at Cal Poly Pomona.
The Unitarian Church of Orange County is at 511 S Harbor Blvd., Anaheim (At the corner of Santa Ana St. enter from Santa Ana St.) Admission is free. A free will donation will be requested. Sponsored by the church Social Concerns Committee For more information call (714) 828-1134 or (714) 633-0922
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36. Sun, Jan 11: Uncovered in LA, 5:30pm
UNCOVERED - THE WHOLE TRUTH ABOUT IRAQ. Film Screening, followed by discussion with the Producer, Robert Greenwald. Unitarian Church in Studio City. Sponsored by Neighbors for Peace and Justice, San Fernando Valley. For more info, contact Steve Fine at (818) 760-4250, orneighborsteve2002@yahoo.com $5 Donation at the door Uncovered tapes and DVDs will be for sale.
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37. Mon, Jan 12: Cradle Will Rock in Hollywood, 7:30pm
On Monday, Jan. 12th, the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood will screen CRADLE WILL ROCK. This film is a look at culture in America during the 1930's, and in particular focuses on two infamous events. The first being the destruction of Diego Rivera's mural in Rockefeller Center and the second, the banning of a pro-Labor play by Orson Wells.
The movie was directed by Tim Robbins... who will be at the Egyptian to discuss his film after it's screening. Robbins will also take questions from the audience. The movie will screen at 7:30 pm. More info about the film, the Egyptian's location and film calendar, can be found at:
http://www.egyptiantheatre.com/mastercalendar.htm
Recall that Robbins took incredibly flak for speaking out in opposition to Bush's invasion of Iraq. Every activist should attend this screening to support the Egyptian Theatre, sez Mark Vallen www.art-for-a-change.com
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38. Tue, Jan 13: Vigil & March in Orange County, 5:30pm
Orange County Candlelight Vigil and March to Bring the troops home now and end the occupations! 5:30 pm--Gather in Santa Ana at 4th and Main, 6:30 pm--March to war promoter office. Musical instruments, drums, and noisemakers encouraged. Questions or endorsements, e-mail humanrights68@yahoo.com. Sponsored by Communities for a Democratic Society and The Orange County Human Rights Convergence
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39. Tue, Jan 13: Coalition for World Peace, 7pm
The Coalition for World Peace invites you to our next meeting at the Peace Center, 8124 W. 3rd St., L.A. Nearest cross street is Crescent Heights. Planning meeting for a major, dramatic representation of the death and destruction in Iraq. Join us to plan this media-draw event.
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40. Thu, Jan 15: Copwatch training in LA, 6pm
The training will take place at: Public Allies, 2520 W. 6th St., Suite 101, Los Angeles 90057. Flyer is in the works. From: "roy san filippo" <roy@criminalanarchy.com>
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41. Fri-Sun, Jan 16-18: Democratic State Convention in San Jose
Dotty LeMieux. (Kucinich) State Political Director, 415-927-2004, writes as follows: I'd like to have the names of all Kucinich supporters at the Convention. We're planning big things, and need your participation, to staff a booth, help with a hospitality suite, wave signs, and other cool stuff. If you are in any of the Caucuses, let me know that too. Particularly Environmental, Labor, or Women's caucus. I especially want to get those groups organized for Dennis, so we can be a force at the meetings. Let me know asap. If you are not a delegate but want to go, let me know, so I can see what we can do to get you in as a volunteer for Dennis. Time and space are limited. If you have signs, bring them please. Hand made signs are just fine!
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42. Sat, Jan 17: Face-to-Face with the Women of Baghdad, 10am
Kelly Hayes-Raitt recently returned from her second trip to Iraq, where she found some of the children and women who touched her so deeply during her first visit in February. She will be speaking about the people she met "and remet" in Baghdad and other cities. The National Association of University Women. Department of Water and Power, 4030 South Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles. If you would like her to address your group, please call or e-mail Paul Kawika Martin in my office at (310) 581-4421 or C2CCampaigns@aol.com to schedule a presentation.
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43. Sat, Jan 17: Patriot Act discussion in Little Tokyo, 4-6pm
From: <jmi46@sbcglobal.net>
Little Tokyo For Peace And Asians For Jericho/Mumia Present A Discussion On The Patriot Act And Bush's War On Terrorism.
Saturday, January 17, 2004
300 S. Central Avenue.
4:00 - 6:00 Pm
The Program Will Consist Of A Section On Wen Ho Lee, A Nuclear Weapons Physicist Employed In New Mexico Who Was Railroaded And Tried In The Media, And Capt. James Yee, A West Point Grad. And Army Muslim Chaplain, Who Is Currently Being Tried In The Media. In Addition, The Program Will Include A Discussion On Sherman Austin And Josh Cannole. Jennifer Ruggiero Will Speak About Sherman's Case.
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44. Sat, Jan 17: Revolutionary Party in LA, 2pm
A great opportunity for folk involved in different struggles around LA to come together, get to know each other, and amp up the level of political engagement in our communities. Imagine scores--or even hundreds--of activists from diverse movements and struggles around LA coming together on a regular basis to do concrete work, sharpen their organizing skills, share ideas, and celebrate our culture of resistance. This is the Revolutionary Party. If it's successful it may become a regular monthly action gathering for the diverse LA left. The location will be either Echo Park's First United Methodist Church or Mama Chucha's (?) restaurant.
All are invited to attend the next planning meeting: Saturday, January 3rd, at 1 pm, at Casa del Pueblo. 1498 Sunset Blvd. #2 - Echo Park (LA), CA 90026 - 213.481.1986
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45. Sun, Jan 18: Songs of Justice and Dissent, 3pm
ICUJP presents Freedom Sings - Songs of Justice and Dissent In Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Keynote Speaker: Rev. James Lawson. St. John's Episcopal Church, 514 W. Adams Street, Los Angeles. www.icujp.org (626) 683-9004
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46. Sun, Jan 18: Jericho Amnesty Coalition, noon
The Jericho Amnesty Coalition - Los Angeles will be holding an outreach and planning meeting for a scheduled February 21 commemoration of the life and spirit of sister Safiya Bukhari. The February event will focus on building the struggle to free all political prisoners and prisoners of war. Safiya Bukhari, who passed away earlier this year, was a former Black Panther, a former political prisoner herself, a grand jury resister, a co-founder of the Jericho Amnesty Movement and co-chair of the NYC Free Mumia Coalition. She was also a broadcaster on WBAI, Pacifica radio in NY. She is sorely missed, and though she cannot be replaced, the event aims at motivating people to take up the essential struggle to free political prisoners and POWs. The outreach and planning meeting will take place at 333 S. Alameda, Room 323 in downtown Los Angeles. The February event is scheduled for Saturday, February 21 from 11 AM - 2:00 PM at Faith United Methodist Community Church, 1713 W. 108th Street in south L.A. Endorsements and participation are welcome from all, on a non-sectarian basis.
For more information, check out: http://www.geocities.com/jerichoamnestycoalitionla/upcoming.html
or call 310-495-0299
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47. Mon, Jan 19: Support MLK & Grocery Workers Strike in LA, 1-3pm
Now is the time to Unite and carry out the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., by supporting the "Grocery Workers Strike" and their plight for decent wages & health coverage. Join Spiritual Life Evolution & The Economic Institute of LA in the resurrection of our fight for "EQUALITY" When: Mon Jan 19, 2004 Time: 1:pm - 3:pm., Where: Albertsons Grocery Store, 3901 Crenshaw/MLK Blvd., Contact: Bro Q @ The Economic Institute of LA. (818)-755-8784
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48. Mon, Feb 9: Stop Execution of Kevin Cooper
Feb. 10 has been set as the execution date for Kevin Cooper, an African-American man on San Quentin's death row. The Committee to Stop the Execution of Kevin Cooper urges you to get involved now in this fight about the criminal injustice system, racism, and human rights. California Day of Action to Save Kevin Cooper - Feb. 3rd. Details TBA. Events will be held all over the state!
Protest the Scheduled Execution of Kevin Cooper - Feb. 9th, 6pm -Midnight **Date Subject to Change** Meet at the West Gate of San Quentin State Prison to Protest the Execution of Kevin Cooper.More details TBA. For info: Stefanie L. Faucher, Program Director, Death Penalty Focus, Tel. 415-243-0143, stefanie@deathpenalty.org - www.deathpenalty.org - www.californiamoratorium.org
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49. Thu, Feb 19: Lies & Laughter in LA, 7pm
ICUJP Presents Lies & Laughter A little laughter could go a long way right now... University Synagogue, 11960 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. featuring the comedic anti-prevaricational intercessions of: Edward Asner, Ed Begley, Jr., Will Durst, & others to be announced...
Tickets are $50. People of limited means: $25. For more information: (626) 683-9004 or icujp@pacbell.net
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AA. People's Tribune TV, Wednesdays at 7:30pm, Ch. 65, 69, & 95 People's Tribune TV can be seen on Charter Cable channels: 65, 69, or 95 every Wed. from 7:30 to 8 pm in Long Beach and Signal Hill. The People's Tribune is the voice of the League of Revolutionaries for a New America. The League stands for a cooperative society that nurtures the peaceful, equal, and full development of all people. For those without cable, you can obtain a copy from producer Marshall Blesofsky
<blesofsk@usc.edu>
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BB. In Our Backyards, Wednesdays 7:30pm & Sundays 6pm, Ch 3 A regular community TV program hosted by Diana Mann of Eco-Link may be seen on cable Ch 3 in Long Beach. For info, call Diana Mann 562 494-2889
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CC. Harbor Area Farmers Markets (5) For info: http://www.harborareafarmersmarkets.org HUNTINGTON PARK FARMERS' MARKET: WEDNESDAYS - 9:30 am-1:30 pm, Bissell St. just north of E. Florence Ave. SIGNAL HILL FARMERS' MARKET: THURSDAYS - 3-8 pm Apr-Oct, 3-7 pm Nov-Mar, Walnut Ave. & 27th St. DOWNTOWN LONG BEACH FARMERS' MARKET: FRIDAYS - 10 am-4 pm, Promenade N. between 3rd St. & Broadway. CERRITOS FARMERS' MARKET: SATURDAYS - 8 am-noon, Towne Center Drive & Park Plaza Drive. LONG BEACH MARINA FARMERS' MARKET: SUNDAYS - 9 am-1 pm, Alamitos Bay Marina: Marina Dr. south of 2nd St.
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DD. Long Beach Paradise (Food Co-op) Long Beach Paradise is committed to providing farm fresh produce into our city. Here's how it works: We order from various farms to get you fresh produce. It is delivered weekly to the Kiwe Cafe (2040 4th St. between Cherry and Junipero) on Wednesdays. You can pick it up from 1-7pm. There are two ordering options: 1. You may choose to select individual items from the list, or 2. Opt for an annual subscription of weekly assorted produce. The monthly cost for this service is $120 for a "Generous" portion which would feed 2-3 adults weekly, or $140 for a "Bountiful" portion which would feed 3-4 adults weekly. Order by sending an email to longbeachparadise@yahoo.com. Then pay by cash, check or money order within two days of placing your order. Deliver payment to Long Beach Paradise, 340 Newport Ave, Long Beach, CA 90814. Make check payable to: A. Townsell You can also find updates and more information online at: www.csulb.edu/~scrass/CO-OP
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EE. Whittier Farmers Market and Family Festival, 5-9pm Corner of Bailey and Greenleaf, the Whittier Area Peace and Justice Coalition has a booth there. For info, Stan 562 696-9849 Actionseed@hotmail.com or Bill 562 945-6975 B-RLM@juno.com.
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FF. Reading Groups at 2000+ Bookstore
For info: http://www.edunow.com/bookclubs.shtml
*****Shar's Reading Group meets every second Wednesday of every month. Shar's Women Reading Group is an intelligent, comfortable and familiar place for book lovers to join when they want to learn more about literature and life. It's also a place where you can come to redisover the art of conversation by talking, listening, and reinterpreting the written word while enjoying each other's company.
*****Men's Reading Group meets every fourth Monday of every month. Our Men's Reading Group, initiated in November 1999, simply aspires to read and share great books. Our diverse group enjoys the re-discovery of the art of conversation by talking, listening, and re-interpreting the written word. We desire to promote the dispersion of facts, ideas, and examining myths, while enjoying each other's company.
*****Our People's book club is an all inclusive group that meets every
first Sunday of every the month. Unlike the Men's or Women's group we invite everyone to participate in the lively discussions and debates. So Join us.
*****Minga Suma book club meets every second Saturday of
every month.
*****Long Beach City Reading Group meets every forth
Thursday of every month.
*****Sisterfriends meets every third Sunday of every month.

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Submit Your Event To The LBAPN Peace Calendar
The LBAPN Peace Calendar is a listing of Peace and Justice events in the Long Beach area, including labor, human rights, and environmental concerns. We try to be inclusive within the greater Long Beach area, and include selected events of interest in the greater LA/OC region. We try to send our calendar out to our email list of about 500 people every Friday, but we may miss some weeks.
At present, we are a small group but encourage others to join us. We also urge people to send us info on upcoming evens of interest. Please format your event following the examples in the Peace Calendar, as follows: Day of week, Month, Day, a short title (no more than 40-45 characters, inc spaces, so it fits on one line), time of day, a blank line, and a short paragraph (no more than 100 words) with a brief description and contact info and sponsor or organizer credits. We reserve the right to edit submissions for length.
Please send your item to all of us as follows:
Kathy Pliska <KPliska@earthlink.net>
Sharon Cotrell <sharoncotrell@charter.net>
Gene Ruyle <eruyle@csulb.edu>,
For more info or to volunteer, email or call:
Kathy 498-3512
Sharon 433-7025
Gene 438-6505

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"Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed. This world in arms is not spending money alone; it is spending the sweat of its laborers, the genius of its scientists, the hopes of its children." --- President Dwight D. Eisenhower
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