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Thurs., Feb. 21--Film Series: “Banished” and “When the Levees Broke”--San Jose
Thurs., Feb. 21--Series Film: "Super Size Me"--Palo Alto
Thurs., Feb. 21--Talk: "America's Pakistan vs Pakistan's Pakistan: Searching for Options"--Palo Alto
Fri., Feb. 22--Economic Justice Film Series: "By the River I Stand"--San Jose
Sat., Feb. 23--Conference: Study Medicine in Cuba--San Jose
Sat., Feb. 23--Talk "Pakistan: What Now?"--Union City
Sun., Feb. 24--Benefit Concert: Veterans for Peace--Redwood City
Sun., Feb. 24--Film series: "Land of the Settlers: The Role of the Natzarim"--Sunnyvale
Mon., Feb. 25--Lecture: Celebrating Black History Month--San Jose
Tues., Feb. 26--Winter Speaker/Film Series on Nonviolence: "Iron Jawed Angels"--San Jose
Thurs., Feb. 28--Film, Talk: "War Made Easy How Presidents & Pundits Keep Spinning Us To Death"--Cupertino
Fri., Feb. 29--Awards Breakfast: "Unleashing the Power of Peace"--San Jose
Event Details
Thursday, February 21
MACLA Spring Season Film Series: “Banished” and “When the Levees Broke”
7:00 p.m. Film begins 7:30 p.m at the Castellano Playhouse/ MACLA 510 South First Street, San Jose
In honor of black history month, the first screening includes the ITVS documentary "Banished" as well as excerpts from Spike Lee's "When the Levees Broke". We hope these films will inform, entertain and help viewers to examine issues of race, class, and social change. Feel free to participate in a following discussion. Suggested donation: $5-$10 sliding scale. For more information please contact David at maclaarte.org
Presented by MACLA in collaboration with Generation Engage and Cesar Chavez Community Action Center
Thursday, February 21
Series Film: "Super Size Me"
7:00 p.m., Annenberg Auditorium, Stanford University, Palo Alto
The Program in Ethics in Society is pleased to announce its series entitled "The Ethics of Food & the Environment." The series is co-sponsored by Stanford in Government, The Program in Human Biology, and the Center on Ethics. All events are free and open to the public. Post-show discussion led by Christopher Gardner (School of Medicine/Stanford Prevention Research Center).
Thursday, February 21
America's Pakistan vs Pakistan's Pakistan: Searching for Options
7:00 p.m., Stanford University, Room 380-X, Bldg 380, 450 Serra Mall
Ayesha Siddiqa, a Pakistani military analyst and author of Military, Inc. will discuss the current scenario in Pakistan, the questionable role of the US in supporting the current regime, and the Pakistan military business interest that covers all sectors of the economy. Free event.
Sponsored by Stanford University's Center for South Asia, Friends of South Asia, Pakistanis at Stanford, and the Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center
Friday, February 22
Economic Justice Film Series: "By the River I Stand"
6:30 p.m. snacks, 7:00 film starts, San Jose Peace and Justice Center, 48 South 7th St., San Jose
Memphis, Spring 1968, marked the dramatic climax of the Civil Rights movement. In the 1960s, Memphis' 1,300 sanitation workers formed he lowest caste of a deeply racist society, earning so little they qualified for welfare. In the film, retired workers recall their fear about taking on the entire while power structure when they struck for higher wages and union recognition. "At the River I Stand skillfully reconstructs the two eventful months that transformed a local labor dispute into a national conflagration, and disentangles the complex historical forces that came together with the inevitability of tragedy at the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (58 minutes).
Sponsor: Labor Party San Jose Organizing Committee and San Jose Peace and Justice Center.
Saturday, February 23
Conference: Study Medicine in Cuba
9:00-3:00, Escuela Popular, 355 W. San Fernando, San Jose,
Scholarships are available now to study medicine in Cuba. The scholarships include full tuition, housing, food, and stipends for the six-year program. Come to the conference to meet recent graduates from the US and hear first-hand reports. Learn about the school's course of study, eligibility, and how to apply. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers. For more information, email autumnrosevogel@gmail.com or call Carol Cross at 650.367.9183.
This event is sponsored by IFCO/Pastors for Peace. More information on the school can be found at the Pastors for Peace webpage at www.ifconews.org
Saturday, February 23
Talk: Pakistan: What Now?
3:00 p.m., Union City Library, 34007 Alvarado-Niles Blvd., Union City
A panel of Pakistani experts will debate and discuss the current situation in Pakistan, what the Pakistani election results will mean for the country as it strives to shake off the military stranglehold, and how the upcoming US elections might influence the US policy in the region. Ayesha Siddiqa is a journalist and military analyst, and is researching the political economy of marginality and extremism in Pakistan for her third book, "Military, State and Society in South Asia: Looking Beyond Huntington." Dr. Ahmad Faruqui, author of 'Rethinking the National Security of Pakistan', is a defense analyst and economist, and is also a frequent contributor to the Lahore-based Daily Times newspaper. Ijaz Syed is a founding member of Friends of South Asia and is actively involved with Asian-American Network Against Abuse of Human Rights (ANAA). Snehal Shingavi is a PhD candidate in English Literature at UC Berkeley, and is part of the Berkeley Coalition to Stop the War. Free event.
Sponsored by Friends of South Asia, South Bay Mobilization
Sunday, February 24
Cries for Peace film series: "Land of the Settlers: The Role of the Natzarim"
7:00 p.m., Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church, Soule Hall, 728 W. Fremont Ave., Sunnyvale
This program will start with "The Role of the Natzarim", Part 4 of the controversial Israeli television documentary series "Land of the Settlers". It shows the debate over the Disengagement plan of Israeli settlers from Gaza, the daily life of settlers, interviews with Palestinian leaders and footage of the settlers' political and sometimes violent resistance to leaving their homes. The program will continue with short video clips, analysis and discussion on the currrent crisis in Gaza, including information on solidarity actions such as the Israeli Solidarity Convoy. Guest speaker: Mitchell Plitnick, former Director of Policy for Jewish Voice for Peace, columnist for Tikkun magazine, and frequent commentator in the national media on issues related to Israel and Palestine.
Sponsored by South Bay Jewish Voice for Peace
Sunday, February 24
Benefit Concert: Veterans for Peace
7 p.m., Little Fox Theatre 2215 Broadway-- Redwood City
Get ready to bounce when the band hits the stage wih their infectious sound. Houston Jones has performed at large festivals from the west coast to the Rockies. Members have performed in bands with such distinguished artists as Norah Jones, Jim Lauderdale, Peter Rowan, Bo Diddley, Rickie Lee Jones and more. Veterans for Peace, an organizaion of men and women veerans of all eras will be represented at the show. $14 advance, $16 at the door. For more information and tickets call 650-369-4119, http://vfp101.org.
Monday, February 25
Intro/Lecture/Music: On the Contributions of Black Americans
6:30 p.m. doors open, San Jose City College Technology Center, Rm. 415-T, 2100 Moorpark Ave. at the intersection of Bas com and Moorpark Ave., San Jose
Black Americans have contributed numerous ideas for social justice. Dr. Paul Ortiz, University of California, Santa Cruz, will explore Black working class experiences from slavery through "freedom" by examining he intersections between African American cultures, politics and experiences at work by using samples from labor history, literature and music. Dr. Ortizs' newest book is titled: Emancipation Betrayed: The Hidden History of Black Organizing and White Violence in Florida from Reconstruction to the Bloody Election of 1920.President Michael Burke and SJCC Jim Kelly, Labor Studies Coordinator will open. Dr. Ortiz will perform with the lecture. Contact Jim E. Kelly, Labor Studies Coordinator (408) 298-2181 Ext. 2575.
San Jose City College Community/Labor Studies Department, Associated Student Body, Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society.
Tuesday, February 26
Winter Speaker/Film Series on Nonviolence: "Iron Jawed Angels"--San Jose
7:00-9:30 p.m., First Unitarian Church of San Jose Sanctuary, 160 North 3rd St.--San Jose
This movie recounts for a contemporary audience a key chapter in U.S. history: in this case, the struggle of suffragists who fought for the passage of the 19th Amendment.
Sponsored by The Nonviolence Works Project and First Unitarian Church. For more information contact Carol at (408) 292-3858 x27 or socialjustice@sanjoseuu.org, mailto:socialjustice@sanjoseuu.org. See www.sanjoseuu.org/WhatsHappening/SocialJustice/index.html.
Thursday, February 28
Talk and Book Signing: "War Made Easy How Presidents and Pundits Keep Spinning Us To Death"
6:30 p.m., De Anza College, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino
Norman Soloman is a nationally syndicated columnist on media and politics, and is also the founder and executive director of the Institute for Public Accuracy. Soloman looks at the pro-war propaganda generated by the U.S. government during military interventions, emphasizing the influence of the media upon public opinion.
Sponsored by South Bay Mobilization and Students for Justice, De Anza College
Friday, February 29
The 36th Annual Human Relations Awards Breakfast
Doors open 6:45 a.m., Program 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Wyndham Hotel, 1350 N. First St., San José
Keynote speaker: The Right Rev. William E. Swing, founder and Global Council President of the United Religions Initiative, a "United Nations" of inter-faith religious leaders and activists. Tickets are $45 per person and $450 for a table of 10. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Call (408) 792-2310 or email maryjane.solis@ohr.sccgov.org.
Regularly-scheduled Vigils for Peace and Justice
SW corner of Lincoln and
Minnesota avenues (Willow Glen)
(parking at the bank across the street)
There is a listserve at Google Groups that people occasionally use to
communicate. (Just go to Google, click More, then Groups, and type in Willow
Glen Peace Action and you will see it.). Bring signs, banners, friends. For more
information, call Miles, Serena, or James at 408 266 0576.
Federal Building, Second and San Carlos, San Jose--sponsored by United for Peace and Justice/Friday Peace Vigil
Second Sunday of the month, 880 Freeway at the Alameda overpass
Peace Vigil. We will hold the "Peace Now!" banner over the 880 Freeway at the Alameda overpass from about 11:30 - 12:00 pm. Hosted by San Jose Friends.
Winchester and Stevens Creek, San Jose
Main Square is at Highway 9 and Saratoga Ave. Contact Marty at saratogapeace@comcast.net (408) 230-0392
First Fridays of every Month in Sunnyvale-- 6 to 7 p.m.
Corner of Fremont and Mary, Sunnyvale -- sponsored by Sunnyvale Voices for Peace
5th and Mathilda, Sunnyvale
It is important that we witness during the time of preparation for the coming of Christmas. For Christians this time is called Advent and represents the light of Christ penetrating the world and the darkness of the winter solstice. Those who have vigiled at Lockheed for the past 1 1/2 years, realize the need to speak out about the continued manufacturing of weapons of war that are made in the Sunnyvale plant on the corner of 5th and Mathilda. We will meet at the usual time, 12:10, and be finished by 12:50. Please join us and bring a friend or family member. Take the light rail or park on 5th Avenue. If you have any questions, call Peggy at 221-3424.
Corner of Market and San
Carlos, south end of Cesar Chavez Park
A weekly protest against the continued
genocidal war of Apartheid Israel against Palestine and the Palestinian people.
Five Flags Park, Foothill,
Jackson, and Mission
You are invited to attend a weekly Palestine Vigil. Our
signs call to Americans: "End the Occupation of Palestine & Iraq", "No
Apartheid Wall in Palestine", "Stop Aid to Israel"
South Bay Mobilization: Meets first Thursday, 7:00 p.m., San Jose Peace Center, 48 South 7th St, San Jose. (408) 998-8504. More information at activist@sbm4peace.org
San Jose Peace Center: Coordinating Council meets second Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at SJPC Office, 48 S. 7th St., San Jose (408) 297-2299 www.sanjosepeace.org
San Jose Code Pink: Meets the third Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the San Jose Peace Center, 48 South 7th St., San Jose
Impeachment Center: Open Saturdays noon to 5:00 p.m., 48 S. 7th St. (San Jose Peace Center). Drop in and see us. We have buttons ("IMPEACH BUSH CHENEY"), bumper stickers, and petitions for you to sign or for you to pick up to gather signatures in your neighborhood. We have postcards to send to your Congressional representative urging them to support Dennis Kucinich's bill H. Res. 333: Impeaching Richard B. Cheney for crimes and misdemeanors. Look for our large IMPEACH banner hanging out front of the Peace Center. Check out our new web site: www.svimpeach.org.
Fridays:
Ongoing weekly Impeach Cheney demonstration from 3:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m., Zoe
Lofgren's office, 635 N. 1st St., San Jose.
(Between Taylor & Jackson St., across from the IHOP restaurant. Light rail
stop is corner of Jackson and 1st St.) We have signs, banners and a sound
system. We need you to help uphold our Constitution by holding our signs and
your voice to add to our chorus of chants. Please bring
your own Impeach Cheney sign if you have one.
Sponsored by Silicon Valley
Impeachment Coalition.
Association for India's Development meets every other Sunday, 2:00 pm. to 6:00 p.m, San Jose Peace Center, 48 South 7th St, Downtown San Jose
Affordable Housing Network:
First Wednesday of the month, 5:30 p.m. at 55 W. Younger St., room 135, (408)
265-1554
Coalition for Downtown Hospital: Second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at
First Presbyterian Church, 49 N. 4th St., San Jose
Community Homeless Alliance Ministry (CHAM) Justice worship service and fellowship
afterwards, every Sunday at 11:30 a.m., First Christian Church, 80 S. 5th St.,
San Jose (408) 295-4463 www.cham-ministry.org
Green Party of Santa Clara County: First Thursday, 6:30 p.m. (informal discussion), 7:30 p.m. (meeting) at San Jose Peace Center, 48 S. 7th St. San Jose www.cagreens.org/santaclara
Low Income Self-Help Center Open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Board meetings on first Sunday of the month, 1:00 p.m., 525 W. Alma St., San Jose (408) 977-1275
Mountain View Voices for Peace: Pacific Studies Center, 278-A Hope St., Mountain View (650) 969-1545 www.mvvp.org
9 to 5, National Organization of Working Women: 2302 Zanker Road, San Jose (408) 432-6044 workingwomen@9to5bayarea.org
Older Women's League (OWL): Second Saturday of the month, 10:00 a.m. to noon, Cypress Senior Center (South Cypress St. off Stevens Creek)
South Bay Jewish Voice for Peace: Third Thursday of the month at Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church, 728 W. Fremont Ave. (408) 566-3114
SJ Raging Grannies meet first Fridays, 7-8:30 p.m. at Granny Goose's in Campbell. Contact Granny Shirley (408) 255-6559 or grannies@wilpfsanjose.org
This Friday, January 3, 7-8:30 p.m. SJ Raging Grannies Monthly Rehearsal/Planning Meeting at Granny Joan Wildermann's home, 236 N. Central, Campbell. Call Joan for directions 408 379-2777. To be included on Raging Grannies' email grouplist please contact Granny Shirley grannies@wilpfsanjose.org. If contact by phone preferred, phone Shirley at 408 255-6559. Info on grannies at www.sanjoseraginggrannies.org
Veteran's for Peace, Chapter 101 meets each third Wednesday of the month, 6 pm for pot luck (always a treat) and 7 pm for discussion of peace concerns and actions.
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF, San Jose Branch): Contact (408) 243-4359 www.wilpfsanjose.org (next meeting Fri., Jan. 18th), regularly meets 3rd Monday, San Jose Peace Center, 48 South 7th St., San Jose.
