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JANUARY
hideJan 1 (1st Sunday) 7:30am-5pm, Huntington Beach:
Arlington West Memorial
The first Sunday of the January and the first day of the year coincide for 2012. We will be setting up Arlington West again in Huntington Beach. We hope we can have the help of you and other friends.
Another first Sunday is coming up and we are still deployed and fighting in Afghanistan in America's longest war, so there will be another Arlington West in Huntington Beach. Please help if you can but if your schedule doesn't permit that please consider coming by to visit if that's possible.
Weather forecast is for clear skies and a high of 70. Great Southern California New Year's weather. (Note: Rose Parade is on Monday on years like this when New Year's day is on a Sunday).
Our continuing efforts to remind the public of the cost of our wars and to "bring Our Troops Home" continues. Come help or just visit.
We no longer have to load the crosses in the morning. Meet at the beach at 7:30AM to help unload the trailer and setup the crosses or 4:30PM to help take it down.
We need to remind the public of the continuing conflicts and sacrifices, as well as being there for service members and families in need of help.
We meet up at the beach around/after 7:20 and start the setup of the field of
crosses and other items. Depending upon number of helpers this can take 30
minutes or over two hours. "Many hands make for light and fast work". Take down
goes much quicker than setup. Due to the short days we will likely start
breakdown a bit earlier at about 4:30PM and hopefully have everything back in
the trailer before 5:15.
Please let me know if you are coming this Sunday by replying to
arncomp@pacbell.net, but you, of course, are welcome without replying first.
Jan 1 Sunday 5-7pm, Irvine:
Sustainable OC/Community Coop project
in the Irvine Occupation Village,
Irvine Civic Center, 1 Civic Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92606
If weather becomes unsuitable for an outdoor meeting, the location may be moved to Corner Bakery.
If GA gets rescheduled to a time which conflicts with this meeting, the time may be moved to avoid conflict.
This group aims to bring together a coalition around building capacities for creating the range of sustainable and permaculture practices around housing, community building, and self-sufficient, local transition towns.
Jan 2 Monday 7am-2pm, Pasadena:
Occupy the Rose Parade
http://OccupyTheRoseParade.org/
Phase 3: Monday, January 2nd, 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM at Singer Park - THE "OCCUPY HUMAN FLOAT" IS THE MAIN EVENT!
Sign assemblage starts at 7:00 AM and continues to 9:00 AM on-site in Pasadena's Singer Park (1 block east of Orange Grove (by intersection of St. John's and California Avenue - about 6 blocks due South of the central Norton Simon location). We will gather for assemblage of Occupy's 5 part "Human Float" float#44 / #99. We march to join the parade procession at 9:30 am. Organizers will have 500 + flags available to those who arrive on-site first as well as several hundred Occupy T-Shirts. Again, first come get the available flags/t-shirts. JOIN US.
Coordinators - Activist David Cutter: dcutter@aceweb.com or phone: (626) 260-1615)
British Artists Janet & Matt Driggs: janet38@earthlink.net or via phone: (213) 300-1421
PLEASE BE ON-SITE IN SINGER PARK BETWEEN 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM. MEDIA WILL BE THERE TO COVER.
WE MARCH PROMPTLY AT 9:30 AM. BRING LARGE SIGNS & BANNERS.
Phase 4: Monday, January 2nd, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM - Media Outreach & Occupy Press Conference.
At the West Side of Pasadena City Hall - 100 North Garfield Avenue, Pasadena
Cindy Sheehan & Marcy Winograd will speak regarding the relationship between the Military-Industrial-Congressional complex and the Fortune 500 & Wall Street Banks. A separate Occupy Music Concert with Michelle Shocked & others will follow with an end celebratory party at the local Yard House Restaurant (2 blocks from Pasadena City Hall).
How to Get There:
Parking for the Rose Parade in Pasadena is impossible! I advise using the MTA Gold Line light rail. Fare is $1.50 each way ($.55 for seniors and handicapped). MTA recommends you buy a day pass to avoid the line coming back - $5.00 ($1.80 for seniors and handicapped). Trains depart every 6 minutes starting at 5:42 am. Parking at Union Station is $6.00 for all day. Get to Union Station the best way you can
Jan 3 Tuesday 1:30pm, Seal Beach:
Senior Patriots Against the War Meeting.
The future of the Senior Patriots will be decided; we are at a crossroads. With the War in Iraq officially over, do we disband or do we rename our organization and broaden its mission to become advocates for peace with justice - against all wars, including Afghanistan? Please attend to express your feelings and opinions.
Clubhouse 3, Room 6. For information, contact Phyllis Solomon at phyllis1219@verizon.net
Jan 3 Tuesday 7pm, Laguna Woods Village:
John A. Smith "Privatization and ALEC - The Great Right Wing Conspiracy"
Clubhouse 7
ALEC - The American Legislative Exchange Council - was founded in 1973. Its members now include about 300 corporations, trade associations, and 2000 state legislators. It prepares "model bills" which its members present and lobby for within state legislatures. Among its aims are the privatization of schools and prisons, the denial of climate change, the undercutting of labor unions, and enacting rules that suppress voting.
Jan 4 Wednesday 4-7pm, Irvine:
Get the Money out of Politics Committee: Occupy the Courts planning meeting
Corner Bakery, 17575 Harvard Avenue # A, Irvine, CA 92614
Paradise Perks Coffee & Espresso Bar @ 15475 Jeffrey Rd
Our current first priority is the event on Jan 20th and things that directly assist and benefit this event.
Jan 4 Wednesday 7pm, Costa Mesa:
Town Hall Meeting on a city charter
Neighborhood Community Center, 1845 Park Ave.
there will be an informational meeting to discuss "Jim Righeimer's scheme" to turn Costa Mesa into a Charter City. This meeting will be held at 7:00 at the Neighborhood Community Center, 1845 Park Avenue - at Lions Park. City staff will present an overview of the draft Charter that Righeimer created and will take questions from the audience and accept suggestions for modifications to the Charter.
http://repaircostamesa.com/
Jan 4 Wednesday 7:15pm, Costa Mesa:
Democracy for America - Orange County
meeting will feature Stephanie Campbell of Americans United for Separation of Church and State-Orange County. Stephanie will speak about Project Fair Play, an Americans United program to educate people on what is legal and what is not legal for houses of worship to do during elections.
Plus, Dwight Smith of Catholic Worker Isaiah House in Santa Ana will discuss current homelessness issues in OC. And, Tom Daly, candidate for 69th Assembly District will update the group on his campaign.
Karl Strauss Brewery, 901 South Coast Dr, Costa Mesa (http://metropointe.com). Social hour starts at 6:15 and meeting at 7:15. For more information, contact Susan Kopicki at sckopicki@gmail.com.
Jan 5 Thursday 7pm, Fullerton:
Democrats of North Orange County (DNOC)
meeting with two outstanding speakers. Kristine Kil, Program Manager with California Against Slavery, will speak on the anti-human trafficking ballot initiative. The keynote speaker will be Diane Goldstein, former police lieutenant in drug enforcement with the Redondo Beach Police Department, spokesperson for Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP).
Location: Sizzler Restaurant, 140 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, Dinner at 6pm, meeting begins at 7pm. Contact Pete Anderson, President petedem04@gmail.com or phone 714.446.9283.
Jan 6 (1st Friday) 6:30pm, Orange:
Moving Pictures: Friday Night Film Series
"Bakhita: From Slave to Saint"
Born in Olgossa in the Darfur region of southern Sudan, Josephine was kidnapped at the age of seven and sold into slavery. She was re-sold several times. For many years, Josephine Bakhita was a slave but her spirit was always free and eventually that spirit prevailed. At a later time, Bakhita felt drawn to the Catholic Church; she was baptized and confirmed in 1890, taking the name Josephine. Josephine's body was mutilated by those who enslaved her, but they could not touch her inner spirit. Her Baptism set her on an eventual path toward asserting her civic freedom and then service to God's people as a Canossian sister. Pope John Paul II declared her a saint in the year 2000.
http://www.newcatholicbooks.com/bakhita-from-slave-to-saint-2011/
Discussion following the film showing:
Join us to hear about human trafficking in our own communities here in Orange County. Learn about what is being done to eradicate it. Sandie Morgan, former coordinator for the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force will share her experience in abolishing this heinous crime. She will also bring with her "Live to Free". A youth group who works with other students to encourage them to get involved to make a difference.
Event is Free of Charge
St. Joseph Center, Mother Louis Room,
480 South Batavia St, Orange 92868.
http://www.sistersofstjosephorange.org/OUR_MINISTRIES/justice/film-series.php
6:30-7:00 P.M.: Gathering & Refreshments
7:00-9:00 P.M.: Film & Discussion
RSVP: (714) 633-8121 Ext. 7716
Justice@csjorange.org
Jan 7 Saturday 1:30pm, Irvine:
Steve Trunk, Plaintiff in the Mt. Soledad Cross Case
will be discussing the litigation which may be headed to the Supreme Court. The fight is around the legality of the cross and whether or not it is a violation of the First Amendment; litigation has been going on since 1989.
Meeting is at the Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. Doors open at 1:00 pm. For more information: email OrangeCountyAU@yahoo.com or visit au-oc.org or call 714-299-4551.
Jan 7 Saturday 4-7pm, Irvine:
OCCUPY 2012 "PEACE & PROGRESS" Meeting For ALL Sympathizers
in the Irvine Occupation Village,
Irvine Civic Center, 1 Civic Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92606
A moderated open mic devoted to expressing our visions for the FUTURE of Occupy, NO personal attacks or pettiness.
At 5:00 I propose those who are willing grasp hands and speak that most cliched of slogans, "The People United Will Never Be Defeated!!!"
Afterwards any who wish to continue speaking can, and/or the first Think Tank meeting of 2012 can begin at 5 as usual. (Maybe the two will merge.)
Our movement has woken Americans up to the realities of elite power and the need to make a world that works for the people, not the powerful few.
BUT how will we move forward when the permanent camps are cleared? How will we blend in person and online organizing while preserving pure democracy and continuing to capture the interest and imagination of the broader public? How will we persuade the rest of the 99% that there ARE alternatives and we are formulating them?
RECLAIM this movement, don't let authorities or provocateurs write our last chapter. See you there!
Jan 7 Saturday 6:30pm, Villa Park:
Backyard Skeptics Movie Night - "The Lord Is Not On Trial Here Today"
tells the personal story behind one of the most important and landmark First Amendment cases in US History, the case that decided that established the separation of church and state in public schools
the Gleasons,
9782 Santiago Blvd,
meetup.com/Backyard-Skeptics/events/44911062
Jan 8 Sunday 2-5pm, Irvine:
Get the Money out of Politics Committee: Occupy the Courts planning meeting
In the Irvine Occupation Village.
Corner Bakery, 17575 Harvard Avenue # A, Irvine, CA 92614
Our current first priority is the event on Jan 20th and things that directly assist and benefit this event.
Jan 8 Sunday 3-5pm, Tustin: OC Global Warming Committee monthly meeting Please attend and join in the discussion at REI, 2962 El Camino Real, Tustin. We meet in the REI Meeting Room inside the store meetup.com/Irvine-Global-Warming-Group/events/43800272
Jan 8 Sunday 5-7pm, Irvine:
Sustainable OC/Community Coop project
in the Irvine Occupation Village,
Irvine Civic Center, 1 Civic Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92606
If weather becomes unsuitable for an outdoor meeting, the location may be moved to Corner Bakery.
If GA gets rescheduled to a time which conflicts with this meeting, the time may be moved to avoid conflict.
This group aims to bring together a coalition around building capacities for creating the range of sustainable and permaculture practices around housing, community building, and self-sufficient, local transition towns.
Jan 9 Monday 11am, Los Angeles:
Health Care for the 99% Rally/March in Los Angeles
11am Assemble at Pershing Square near the fountain, 532 South Olive St, Downtown LA (Pershing Square Metro)
11:15 am: Funeral
Procession
12 pm: Speak Out and
Rally at Anthem Blue Cross, 8th and Figueroa
In Solidarity with CaHPSA Lobby Day
Download English Flyer here
Download the Spanish Flyer here.
Sponsored by the Campaign for a Healthy California
Jan 11 Wednesday 5-7pm, Santa Ana:
Occupy the Courts planning meeting
207 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, Ca. 92701 in the Santora Building basement at the Studio del sotano
Our current first priority is the event on Jan 20th and things that directly assist and benefit this event.
Jan 11 (2nd Wednesday) 5-8pm, Garden Grove:
LULAC Council Meeting
If you are planning to attend please RSVP or contact:
Angelina Madrid: michinmadrid@gmail.com, (714) 876-7639
Coco's Bakery & Restaurant
12032 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, 92840
Jan 11 Wednesday 6pm, San Juan Capistrano:
South OC Democratic Club General Meeting "Democratic Foundation of Orange County"
socdc.org
SOCDC is proud to present as our speaker for the January General Meeting:
Mayor Sukhee Kang of the city of Irvine, this extremely popular gentleman
Is running for congress in the newly formed 45'th district
He will be challenging incumbent John Campbell.
There will be Q&A after the speech
Buffet Dinner includes salads, entrees, side dishes, dessert and beverage, tax and tip
Dinner served 6-7 PM , Members $17 Dinner, Non members $20
Meeting only at 7 PM Members $3, non members $5
RSVP'S are required for dinner OR meeting only reservations due by Sunday Jan. 8- Please!
RSVP to Kenton Cooper at kenton805@cox.net
San Juan Capistrano Community Center, 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano 92675.
Jan 11 Wednesday 6pm, Laguna Woods:
Laguna Woods Democratic Club: State Party Chair John Burton
Clubhouse 3, Dining Room 2
Voter Registration 5:30 p.m. in lobby; Meeting at 6:00 p.m.*
PLEASE NOTE EARLIER START TIME FOR THIS MEETING.
Our Special Guest, Chair of the California Democratic Party
John Burton, will speak on the following topics:
Why it is so important that Obama be re-elected in 2012 and why it is vital
that all Democrats and Decline-To-State voters vote for him...
Influence of the CDP on national politics and policy-making of the DNC...
CDP grassroots organizing in CA in general and in Orange County in specific...
What the important issues are that we need to address for the 2012 State
and Presidential elections
Meeting also includes Election of 2012 Club Officers and Directors (who will be given
their oath of office by Chairman Burton), Legislative Action, a Raffle and Refreshments.
Members free; guests $2 at the door; Campaign paraphernalia and memberships available
As usual, please be generous and bring nonperishable food items for donation to SCO food bank.
For info on the meeting, call Linda Nearing at 949 460-0640.
Jan 11 Wednesday 7pm, Fullerton: OCCUPY FULLERTON begins. - General Assembly of The People on the steps of City Hall @ Highland & Commonwealth. You're invited. Tell your people.
Jan 11 Wednesday 7pm, Garden Grove: California Health - OC Home of activists John Goodman and Pauline Merry 9472 Central Ave, Garden Grove 92844 BRING: Light snack food for pot luck (if possible) PROPOSED AGENDA: Follow up from SB 810 Lobby and Rally Day Debrief on local coalition building and lobbying efforts Further outreach efforts Ideas for events/forums/canvasing Next meeting planning Thanks again everyone for your efforts. Si se puede, Single Payer!!!
Jan 12 Thursday 6:30pm, Santa Ana:
Legal Observation Training for Checkpoints and Vehicle Stops
el Mexicanísimo 2323 W. First St. Santa Ana 92703
Entrenamiento para Observadores/-as Legales en los Retenes y Paradas de Autos
12 de enero, jueves, 6:30pm
el Mexicanísimo Santa Ana 2323 W. First St. Santa Ana 92703
Jan 12 Thursday 6:30pm, Huntington Beach: Drinking Liberally King's Fish House, 7691 Edinger Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 huntingtonbeach@drinkingliberally.org
Jan 12 Thursday 7:30pm, Santa Ana:
OCYD Endorsement Meeting
After the passage of Proposition 14 in June 2010, elections in California will now follow an open primary system in which only the top two vote-getters advance, even if they are from the same political party. Because of the need for OCYD to potentially lend support to it's endorsed candidates earlier than it normally would and with the California Democratic Party Annual Convention this February, OCYD has decided to consider early endorsements in select races.
Below, you will find the list of races that we will endorse in:
* 45th Congressional District
* 46th Congressional District
* 47th Congressional District
* 69th Assembly District
* 72nd Assembly District
To obtain OCYD's endorsement, candidates must obtain 60% of the vote of present eligible members. Voting will take place by secret ballot. Each candidate will have 5 minutes to address our membership before the vote.To check if you are eligible to vote, please email us at info@ocyd.org to confirm your membership status.
Candidates seeking OCYD's endorsement have the opportunity to submit a 250 statement by no later than Monday, January 9th. These statements will be emailed to our membership on Tuesday, January 10th. They will also appear on the printed ballots. Please submit statements to jose@ocyd.org.
If a candidate seeking OCYD's endorsement cannot attend the meeting they may send a representative to speak on their behalf. Representatives of a candidate must be submitted to jose@ocyd.org prior to the meeting by an official campaign representative.
Bistro 400,
400 W 4th St.,
Santa Ana, CA 92701-4531
Jan 13 Friday 7-9pm, Irvine:
Peace in Motion Café Movie Night Presents "Inside Job"
a film that does a great job of explaining how the economic crisis was caused by Wall Street. Every American deserves to see this film.
http://www.goodhappens.org/events/peace-motion-caf-movie-night-presents-inside-job-2012-01-13
Center for Living Peace,
4139 Campus Drive, Irvine, CA 92612
Jan 13 Friday 7:15pm, Anaheim:
Speaker Dr. Blasé Bonpane at Program for Progressives.
Dr. Bonpane is the Director of the Office of the Americas and host of a weekly program on KPFK. He will speak about his new book and how the OCCUPY movement transcends political and religious borders and represents a quantum leap in international consciousness. Snacks and fellowship being at 6:45pm.
Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim, 511 S. Harbor Blvd., 92805.
Jan 13 Friday 8:30-11:30pm, Irvine:
Dance the Fees Away 2k12 - New Year's Revolution UC Irvine
Humanities Hall 3rd floor courtyard
DJ Mark Yudof returns spinning those hits your fees can't raise without.
New year, same problems. Classes and budgets are being cut all around. Come find a moment of solidarity and solace by reclaiming our university and dancing with friends and lovers.
We are the Dance Machinery and we can break it down.
debauchery is encouraged. there will be several guest DJ's (DJ Boi2Fly and DJ Chris Rodriguez will be making an appearance!) spinning their mad beats. There will also be some awesome skill sharing goodness, some independent magazines / student publications, and most likely an open mic sesh.
DJ Mark Yudof returns spinning those hits your fees can't raise without.
New year, same problems. Classes and budgets are being cut all around. Come find a moment of solidarity and solace by reclaiming our university and dancing with friends and lovers.
We are the Dance Machinery and we can break it down.
debauchery is encouraged. there will be several guest DJ's (DJ Boi2Fly and DJ Chris Rodriguez will be making an appearance!) spinning their mad beats. There will also be some awesome skill sharing goodness, some independent magazines / student publications, and most likely an open mic sesh.
and lots of cute animals. dancing. with each other. decadently.
Jan 14 Saturday 9:30am, Long Beach: Martin Luther King Jr. Peace and Unity Parade. Please join Military Families Speak Out and Veterans for Peace to march and send the message that the time to end the Afghanistan war is now. We need to be in place by 9:30 am; parade starts at 10:30 am. Last year free parking was available at Long beach City College-Pacific Coast Campus located at 1305 East Pacific Coast Hwy. Use free shuttle to Martin Luther King Ave and 7th Street. If you cannot find, go to "Parade Participant Check-in" and ask for MFSO location. Brings only signs in good taste; our message is "Bring our troops & tax dollars home." If you can help, call Pat Alviso at 562/833-8035. To help decorate the truck, arrive early,about 8:30 am. Visit www.mfsooc.org; email mfsooc@earthlink.net.
Jan 14 Saturday 10am-1:30pm, Tustin:
OC Iinterfaith Coalition for the Environment Annual Planning Session
Aldersgate United Methodist,
1201 Irvine Boulevard, Tustin
The meeting is in the Fireside Room, just inside the courtyard.
Please bring your lunch, a drink, and a dish to share. We will work through lunch.
This is the annual planning session to determine what events OCICE will host during the year.
Jan 14 Saturday 2pm, Laguna Woods:
Calif. DISCLOSE Act briefing, then calling
After Citizens United, what can we do (besides amend the US Constitution)? One fine step is to help pass the Calif. DISCLOSE Act.
It'll require political ads in all media, for or against a candidate or initiative, to disclose big donors to the ads in the donor's "approval statement" in the ad itself, like what a candidate must do.
It'll stop those donors from hiding behind phony front groups' bland names. Invited to this briefing, then phoning, are those who wish to learn about the DISCLOSE Act, especially if willing to consider giving 1 hr./week, or more, to "work teams" doing jobs supporting lobbying for the Act, such as phoning of many kinds, "tabling", arranging for groups to hear our speakers, speaking, data input, etc. Co-sponsors include Calif. Clean Money Campaign and local hosts Concerned Citizens and Laguna Woods Democratic Club. Bring a cellphone and/or laptop, if you have either, for the meeting's calling part.
To read up on the Calif. DISCLOSE Act, click here to visit YesFairElections.org Home page.
Note: LW Village is gated; for gate entry please either: (1) Click here to register online for event (preferred). Or, (2) RSVP (or for more info) to: Jonathan Adler, 949-581-2178, or by email LawGuruLaguna@yahoo.com.
Clubhouse 1, Dining Room 3, 24232 Calle Aragon, Laguna Woods, CA 92637. Click here for GoogleMap "pinned" to that venue; it gives directions from address you type. Directions also at online registration page (linked above, and here)
Jan 14 Saturday 5-8pm, Santa Ana:
¡ Que viva El Centro Cultural de México ! Gran Re-Opening
El Centro has a new home, located on 313 N. Birch Street the Veterans Hall Building, where we will continue offering multiple of free classes, workshops, programs, and lectures. We invite the community Saturday, January 14th to celebrate with us the Grand Re-Opening of El Centro Cultural de Mexico. Starting at 5 PM there will be a showcase of all our programming and later in the evening at 8 PM a Baile and Fandango.
Bring your friends and family to see our new space. If you had never visited El Centro in the past, this will be a great opportunity to see how you could be involved in our beautiful community space in downtown Santa Ana.
5:00 PM:
Showcase of all Centro Programs, including Son del Centro, Ballet Folklorico, Open Mic, Bomba, Teatro Santanero and more
8:00 PM:
Baile y Fandango
***Music, Dance, Food***
El Centro Cultural de Méico is an alternative space in Santa Ana where the community can find cultural, educational, and artistic activities that strengthen their identities, develop their talents and develop a sense of leadership in their community.
Jan 14 Saturday 5:30-7pm, Tustin:
Killing in the Name Productions Presents...Girl Power!
Marty's Bar and Grill,
14401 Newport Avenue
Politics is a boys' club. You see proof of it everywhere: the Founding "Fathers," Congress"men," Barbara "Boxer," The Pelican "Brief"--the list goes on and on. Women in government are still fighting prejudice and breaking barriers.
KitN Productions is supporting our trailblazing sisters with a stand-up comedy fundraiser on Saturday, January 14. This all-female show will benefit the National Women's Political Caucus.
(Note: "All-female" means that the comedians are all women. Men are also welcome at the show, especially if they are single, over 5'8", and like Thai food.)
We are accepting $10 donations at the door, and as always, raffle tickets are $1 each or 6 tickets for $5.
Show is 18+
Doors open at 5:30
Show starts at 6:00
Jan 14 Saturday 6-8pm, Irvine:
Reclaim Democracy: "Occupy the Courts"
at The Irvine Ranch Water District Headquarters,
15600 Sand Canyon Ave.
If possible, bring a dish to share, we will provide coffee and tea.
A. Opening and Greetings. B. 20 minute Introduction on the topics of corporate personhood and money in politics by John Goodman. C. View video of David Cobb speaking on corporate personhood. (About 1 hr) D. We will then talk about the plans for the Occupy the Courts Event on Jan 20th. at the Santa Ana Federal Courthouse.. 1. Agenda for Jan. 20th
2. Discuss what still needs to be done before the event. 3. Discuss what will need to be done after the event. F. Summary, Thank you's and Goodnight.
Jan 15 Sunday 1:30pm, Irvine: Humanists of OC: Phil Osborn: "Why be good?" Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine, CA 92618 meetup.com/OCHumanists/events/44680962
Jan 15 Sunday 2-5pm, Irvine:
Get the Money out of Politics Committee: Occupy the Courts planning meeting
In the Irvine Occupation Village.
Corner Bakery, 17575 Harvard Avenue # A, Irvine, CA 92614
Our current first priority is the event on Jan 20th and things that directly assist and benefit this event.
Jan 15 Sunday 3-5 pm, Mission Viejo:
Grassroots Leadership - Come hear executive director Donna Red Wing talk about private prison corporations criminalizing people to increase profits.
No one should profit from incarceration of human beings. Network with organizations pushing for social justice.
http://grassrootsleadership.org
Free 23436 Madero #140 Mission Viejo
http://tapestryuu.org info: jmeslin@cox.net
Jan 15 Sunday 5-7pm, Irvine:
Sustainable OC/Community Coop project
due to expected cold weather, we are moving the meeting to the Corner Bakery
17575 Harvard Avenue # A, Irvine, CA 92614
This group aims to bring together a coalition around building capacities for creating the range of sustainable and permaculture practices around housing, community building, and self-sufficient, local transition towns.
Jan 15 Sunday 6pm, Santa Ana: Action Reclaim MLK On his birthday and in the spirit of Dr. King's vision for racial and economic equality, peace, and non-violence, we are holding candlelight vigils to unite our world in a global movement for systemic change. Wherever we may be, whether in our homes, in city squares, online, Occupies, or at work, we lift a beautiful message high above the political dialogue. We light the dream of a more equitable world in our hearts. We can overcome! That as group we get together Sunday January 15th 6:00 pm Civic Center Liberation and take a picture and post it. Please bring candle
Jan 16 Monday 8-10am, Orange:
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast
Join Orange County Labor Federatioin as we commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and reflect on his contribution to labor. Orange County stands as one for all workers in the fight to keep King's dream alive. Suggest donation $15. For sponsorship information and to RSVP call 714/385-1534.
IBEW Local 441 Hall, 309 N. Rampart St., Ste. M, Orange 92868.
Jan 16 Monday 9-11am/2-4pm, Irvine: Martin Luther King, Jr. Symposium - A DAY OF SERVICE "Make it a Day On...Not a Day Off" Join us in a day of service! UCI will be assembling boxes to package food for the hungry in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr at the OC Food Bank. This will help meet the needs of the local community. Anteater Express will provide transportation. To participate in this service project sign-up here or for more opportunities on the MLKJ holiday contact the CCC. Upon confirmation of participation, details will be provided regarding transportation and meeting location. Sign up here
Jan 16 Monday 6:30-7:30pm, Irvine:
MLK Unity Candlelight Vigil
Occupy Orange County CA @ Irvine in association with Americans Organized for Change, MoveOn and Other OC Organizations invite all residents of Orange County to join with us as we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
at
Irvine Civic Center Park and the sidewalk in front of Irvine's Civic Center on the corner of Alton Parkway and Harvard. 1 Civic Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92606
6:30 PM - Gather at Gazebo at the entrance Colonel Bill Barber Park (as you follow the walkway from the parking lot towards the park behind the Civic Center building) for group led meditation, holding space for love, peace, equality, justice and unity.
7:00 PM - March from Gazebo to the corner of Alton Parkway and Harvad for a Unity Candlelight Vigil remembering that we are all one, and what we do to the least of our brothers, we do unto ourselves.
WHAT YOU WANT TO DO: Please dress warm, bring your own sign focused on a POSITIVE Message and your own candles. Electric Candles are preferred, however, if you have candles in flame retardent containers or somehow protected from dripping hot wax that is great!
We want to leave the sidewalk clean!
We are the change we wish to see in the world. Dr. King stressed service to community so we encourage everyone to find a way of giving back to your community even in a small way.
Jan 16 Monday 7-10pm, Garden Grove:
Dr. King's Dream --- Making it real TODAY
St. Anselm's Church (Parish Hall), 13091 Galway
Garden Grove, CA 92844
A chance to meet and share ideas about how to make Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s ideas about social justice a reality in our time. Learn how various movements like Move to Amend, Health Care for All, and the California Clean Money Campaign are parts of an overall strategy to make our society what we want it to be.
Please signup for this event here: pol.moveon.org/event/99communitybuild/125417
Jan 17 Tuesday 3:15pm, Laguna Woods:
Laguna Woods Democratic Club
Proudly Presents
a Reception with U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein
Doors open at 2:30pm * Program starts at 3:15pm
Clubhouse 3 Auditorium,
23822 Avenida Sevilla
Laguna Woods, CA 92637
Suggested contribution of $20 per person
to "Feinstein for Senate 2012"
To RSVP online, please visit:
secure.actblue.com/page/lagunawoods
For more information or to RSVP over the phone,
please contact Linda Nearing at 949-460-0640.
RSVP required by January 13, 2012
Jan 17 Tuesday 7pm, Irvine: The OC chapter of Military Families Speak Out has resumed the monthly Code Pink peace vigils at the Orange Circle in the city of Orange! These vigils will be held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month from 5:30-7:00 pm- that's tomorrow already. The Orange Circle is at the intersection of Glassell St and Chapman Ave in Orange. Come one - come all. Bring your friends. We need to remind everyone that the war rages on in Afghanistan and the current Administration had the power to bring them out of that quagmire now!
Jan 17 Tuesday 7pm, Irvine:
Martin Luther King, Jr. Symposium - Jason Russell
UCI PACIFIC BALLROOM
Jason Russell is a co-founder of the media-based nonprofit organization, Invisible Children, Inc; a San Diego based nonprofit focused on providing resources and education for those who have been affected by the criminal acts of the Lords Resistance Army (LRA) in northern Uganda, Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
n the spring of 2003 Russell, Bobby Bailey and Laren Poole, traveled to Africa in search of a story. What started out as a filmmaking adventure transformed into the discovery of a tragedy that disgusted and inspired them, a tragedy where children are both the weapons and the victims.
After returning to the United States, the three created a documentary Invisible Children: Rough Cut, a film that exposes the tragic realities of northern Uganda's night commuters and child soldiers, and from the popularity of the film, Invisible Children, Inc. was born.
Jan 17 Tuesday 7-9pm, Orange:
Death Penalty Focus O.C. Chapter Meeting
Guest Speaker: Jeanne Woodford, Executive Director of Death Penalty Focus
Death Penalty Focus is a national non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public about the death penalty and its alternatives. Ms. Woodford previously served as the Undersecretary and Director of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and Warden of San Quentin State Prison, where she oversaw four executions. Ms. Woodford now leads Death Penalty Focus as they work toward ending the death penalty in California and the rest of the country.
Mother Louis Room,
St. Joseph Center,
480 S. Batavia Street,
Orange, Ca 92868
Jan 17 Tuesday 7pm, Irvine:
University Synagogue invites you to join us for a community screening of the film: Inside Job
followed by a discussion by Alan Haft, a local financial expert recently featured on CNN, FOX and CNBC
This is a part of our Global Mentschlikeit Film Series
Snacks will be provided!
3400 Michelson Drive Irvine.
Kindly RSVP: Sue Penn, Religious School Director: spenn@universitysynagogue.org
Jan 17 Tuesday 7:30pm, Irvine:
Cousins Club of OC: "Liberal Zionism and U.S. Foreign Policy."
Speaker is Dick Platkin, retired city planner, and member of L.A. Jews for Peace. Audience questions and comments will follow.
We meet at the Irvine Ranch Water District Offices, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave., between the 5 freeway and the 405. Exit at Sand Canyon and go to Waterworks Drive. Annual Cousin Club dues are $10. We would appreciate your support for 2012 if you have not already paid.
cousinscluboc.org
Jan 18 Wednesday 11:45am-12:40pm, Costa Mesa:
Different Faiths, Common Action
Poverty In the OC
Special Program with
a tour of Share Our Selves,
nmiinterfaith.org
1550 Superior Avenue, Costa Mesam
and presentation On Poverty in the OC
by Karen McGlinn, SOS Executive Director
11:45 Reception
12 noon lunch
12:40 Tour and program
$10 with reservation $15 without reservation
Reservations a MUST by Monday, January 16
to nmiinterfaith@aol.com
Jan 18 Wednesday noon-1pm, Irvine:
Brown Bag Lunch Vigil - Rep. John Campbell (CA-48)
Our January BBLV asks include:
Expand and Improve Medicare for All: H.R. 676 (Conyers) and H.R. 1200 (McDermott)
Create Jobs: H.R. 870 (Conyers) and H.R. 2914 (Schakowsky)
Protect the Social Safety Net: H.R. 1200 (McDermott)
End the war in Afghanistan: H.R. 780 (Lee)
Overturn Citizens United through Constitutional Amendment: HJR. 88 (McGovern)
Heal America Tax Wall Street: Pass the Financial Transaction Tax!
Join the Out of Afghanistan Caucus
For more information on our January legislative asks, click here:
Office of Rep. John Campbell,
610 Newport Center Dr,
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Jan 18 Wednesday noon-1pm, Irvine: Martin Luther King, Jr. Symposium - Rally and Dailogue Join us for the annual Rally as we remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The event will begin at the UCI flagpoles and will be followed by a dialogue in the Ring Room. Students will have an opportunity to talk about how MLKJ has had an impact on their lives. Lunch will be provided. RSVP: https://eee.uci.edu/signupsheet/mlkjrally/
Jan 19 Thursday noon, Costa Mesa:
Democratic Foundation of Orange County Luncheon with Betty Yee California State Board of Equalization, First District
The Center Club (650 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa)
There is no charge for lunch for DFOC Members current with their membership dues -- just RSVP, so that we can order your lunch!
Non-Member tickets are $45.00 and can be reserved here:
https://secure.actblue.com/page/dfocevent
For questions or to RSVP, please contact Henry Vandermeir, Executive Director,
at (714) 979-4436 or via email at info@dfoc.com.
Jan 19 Thursday 11am-2pm, Irvine:
Martin Luther King, Jr. Symposium - Volunteer Fair: Community Engagement & Advocacy
Emerald Bay, Student Center UCI
Campus organizations and local organizations and agencies serving the needs of our community will be present at the Fair. Come join us in our collective effort of making a stronger and more positive community at UCI and the surrounding community. There will be community involvement and advocacy groups and agencies interested in offering single service volunteer opportunities and unpaid internship positions within UCI and Orange County.
For more information go to http://ccc.uci.edu/mlk/volunteerfair/
Jan 19 Thursday noon-2pm, Irvine:
UC Irvine's Muslim Student Union (MSU) will be hosting Irvine 11's Solidarity Service Day.
On September 23, 2011, 7 UC Irvine and 3 UC Riverside students were found guilty on two counts of misdemeanors after speaking out against Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren. The speech, sponsored by the University, applauded the relationship between Israel and the U.S. and failed to mention the recent bombardment upon Gaza that lead to 1400+ deaths.
Join the Irvine 11 at this event as they complete their community service hours upon the 3 year anniversary of Operation Cast Lead.
We will be making bagged lunches for the homeless, and handing them out thereafter at the Santa Ana Civic Center.
irvine11.com/serve
Jan 19 Thursday 5pm, Santa Ana:
MoveOn: "Yes he can?" Event/rally
Democratic Party HQ Main St. between 1st and 3rd in Santa Ana
At the end of 2011, Big Banks doled out $156 billion-yes, BILLION!-in bonuses and had foreclosed on over 350,000 homes. Wall Street banks must be held fully accountable for the damage they've caused, including a full investigation into bank practices during the housing crisis and appropriate compensation for homeowners who've suffered because of the banks' malpractice. The president has the power to order this today and start the year with a real win for the 99% movement. The negotiations between the state attorneys general and the White House have been happening mostly away from the public eye. So it's up to us to make sure the president hears loud, clear, and right away that progressives are counting on him to keep taking bold action. That's why on January 19-a week before his State of the Union address-we'll gather at Obama for America offices in all 50 states for "Yes He Can!" events. We'll let the president know that we have his back-so that he can stand strong and make
sure Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Chase, and other Big Banks are held accountable. This is our chance to get concrete improvements for the 99%. Can you help make it happen?
pol.moveon.org/event/yeshecan/125388
Jan 19 Thursday 6pm, Irvine:
Martin Luther King, Jr. Symposium - Dr. Joseph L. White Lecture: Former Mayor of San Francisco And Speaker of the Assembly Willie L. Brown
"California And Our Nation"
Crystal Cove Auditorium,
Student Center
Former Speaker of the California Assembly and San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown is one of America's
most prominent African-American politicians. Brown will give a lecture relating to his 40 years of public service and speak, from a civil rights/social justice perspective, on the current state of our nation and California, the economy, and what he believes Dr. King might say during a time that our nation is so divided. Limited tickets available.
Jan 19 Thursday 6-9pm, Capistrano Beach:
Progressives
of South Orange County -
The Occupy Movement:
The Most Interesting Enigma of the Political Year
Agostino's Ristorante Italiano (www.agostinosbythesea.com)
34700 Coast Highway, Capistrano Beach 92624.
Social Hour 6-7 in the Restaurant, Discussion 7:15 in the Banquet Room
Please RSVP as soon as possible: SCNJ66@yahoo.com
We are pleased to have three participants from the Orange County Occupy Movement
(www.ococcupy-oc.org) who will bring us up to date on this often misunderstood movement by describing how it was formed, how it functions, its purposes, and what lies ahead once the 27/4 occupation in Irvine ends on Jan. 11. Please join us and welcome:
D'Marie Mulattieri, a writer, speaker, event planner and entrepreneur from Orange
Leti Stiles, an artist from Irvine with a background in social services
Emhan Novid, a Woodbridge High School Senior with political ambitions!
Jan 19 Thursday 6:30pm, Santa Ana:
1st meeting place to plan May Day March 2012/Domicilio para la 1era junta de planeación del 1ero de Mayo 2012
at SEIU address is:
1200 N. Main St (esquina con Washington)
Suite 900,
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Park in structure and go through back door into lobby, take elevator up to 9th floor/ El estacionamiento se localiza en la parte de atrás del edificio y hay una entrada por la parte de atrás , use al ascensor para llegar al 9no piso.
Jan 20 Friday 11am-6pm, Santa Ana:
Occupy the Courts
Santa Ana Federal Courthouse, 411 West Fourth Street,
we will gather in front of the federal building to mark the second anniversary of the infamous Citizens United v. FEC decision.
Occupy the Courts will be a one day occupation of Federal courthouses across the country, more than 30 cities across the U.S., including the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., and Santa Ana CA will participate in this national day of action.
Please pack a lunch and plan to spend the day:)
For more information please go to: http://movetoamend.org/
An amazing video about Citizens United: http://www.storyofstuff.org/movies-all/story-of-citizens-united-v-fec/
Jan 21 Saturday 9am-12:30pm, Orange:
Region 18 Pre-endorsement Conference & Regional Meeting
re-Endorsement Conferences are the first determining step for the California Democratic Party's pre-primary endorsement process. The Region 18 pre-endorsement conference will endorse candidates in the following *NEW* districts: AD 68, 69, 72, 73, & 74. SD 37. CD 45, 46, & 48.
PLEASE NOTE: The conference does not start until 9:15am. Voting and ballot counting is estimated to take 2-3 hours. The regional meeting will follow the conference. We will discuss the upcoming convention. Register for the convention online at http://www.cademconvention.org
IBEW Local 441,
309 N. Rampart Street, Suite M, Orange 92868
Jan 22 Sunday (Call for time & place): Young Professionals Group Organizing Gathering of the UNA-USA Orange County Chapter, info@una-oc.org, 714-538-5689
Jan 22 Sunday 4:30-7pm, Irvine:
Democrats of Greater Irvine "The Healthcare Movie"
The Duck Club, IRWD San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary
Riparian View (enter from Campus Dr at University)
Irvine CA 92612
Kiefer Sutherland narrates this revealing film about healthcare as it is practiced in the U.S. and Canada. His grandfather, Tommy Douglas, the most admired man in Canada, led the movement to universal healthcare in Canada,. The film explores the myths about Canadian healthcare that our insurance industry promotes, and shows us how, neighbor to neighbor, we might achieve what Canada and other developed countries now enjoy. The film is a private showing for our members and friends. There will be a buffet of substantial appetizers and beverages and a minimum donation of $5.00 to $15.00.
Jan 22 Sunday 6:30-7:30pm, Orange:
Roe v Wade Rally
at Circle in Orange
After the all-out assault that has been launched against women's healthcare choices, this year's rally will be more significant than ever. As we move into the 2012 election, let's send a clear message to those local legislators who continuously vote against our healthcare choices, that enough is enough!
Join us as we rally for reproductive justice.
We'll have signs but feel free to bring your own.
For more information on this event, please contact Colline at
comatt4@gmail.com
Jan 23 Monday 7pm, Tustin:
OC Pride Committee
Peet's Coffee & Tea,
2489 Park Avenue
OC Pride 2012 Pride Committee is looking for anyone that is interested in creating pride this year. This will be our first kick off meeting! If you want to help out please come and learn all about the pride committee.
Jan 23 (4th Monday) 7pm, Orange: OC Democratic Central Committee Meeting Carpenters' Union Hall, 1916 W. Chapman Ave.
Jan 24 Tuesday 6pm, Buena Park:
State of the Union Watch & Pizza Party.
Join with the Democratic Party of Orange County to watch President Barack Obama deliver the 2012 State of the Address on a BIG screen. Share the community, fun, and food.
United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW 324), 8530 Stanton Ave., Buena Park.
Directions: UFCW is located one block east of Knott's Berry Farm in the city of Buena Park. If going North on Beach Blvd, make a right turn on Crescent Avenue, it is on the corner of Crescent and Stanton. Please R.S.V.P. by January 23 to Marti Shrank, 714-334-8375, or Marion Pack, 949-922-3273, so we know how many pizzas we need.
Jan 24 Tuesday 7-9pm, Westminster:
OC Peace Coalition General Meeting
ocpeace.org
WHERE:
Spires Restaurant,
13030 Goldenwest,
Westminster
WHO:
All interested people are invited, especially anyone who might
represent one of our member organizations.
We're likely to be planning for tabling, future actions,
or whatever business people want to bring up
(excluding any specific support of candidates or political parties).
Please bring your ideas, and be ready to step up and participate.
Jan 25 Wednesday 2pm, Orange: Immigration Assembly Meeting at the OCLF which is located at 309 N. Rampart St., Suite A, Orange, CA 92868. Remember that if you cannot attend to this meeting you can attend the meeting on the 31st (next tuesday) in the same place and at the same time.
Jan 25 Wednesday 7pm, Fountain Valley:
Democratic Club of West Orange County with guest speaker Alicia Berhow,
Dir. of Workforce and Community Development for Orange County Business Council (OCBC).
She will discuss how OCBC partners work together to create a quality workforce and promote economic development to address unemployment rates in OC. Next, we'll discuss President Obama's proposed American Jobs Act.
17250 Los Jardines West, Green Valley Adult Clubhouse, Fountain Valley. Doors open 6:30 PM. demclubofwestoc.org Email westocdems@yahoo.com if questions.
[moved] Jan 25 Wednesday 7pm, Irvine:
PDA (Progressive Democrats of America) OC Chapter Meeting
Moved to Monday
Jan 26 Thursday 5:30-8pm, Newport Beach: Newport Beach Women's Democratic Club newportbeachwomensdemocraticclub.com/Schedule__Calendar_.html Our speaker will be former Cost Mesa City Councilwoman Katrina Foley at 6 PM at Brenda McCroskey's Spyglass Hill home in CDM. As always, please RSVP on Evite and bring food and drink for 2-4 and we will have plenty. I look forward to seeing everyone, Suzanne
Jan 26 Thursday 6:30-8:30pm, Irvine:
underRepresented Student Alliance
Spring Perspectives Kick-off with Professor Catherine Fisk!
@ Law 3500 UC Irvine School of Law
Join uRSA and the Center on Law, Equality, and Race (CLEaR) for this semester's first Perspectives session--a discussion led by Professor Catherine Fisk on Ruth Milkman's "Working for Justice: The LA Model for Organizing and Advocacy" We encourage you to join the discussion even you do not get a chance to read the book. Food will be provided!
Jan 26 Thursday 7:30pm, Irvine: Amnesty International Irvine: group 178 Monthly Meeting aiusaoc.org/irvine/meetings.html Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92604 Cost: Free. Refreshments will be served.
Jan 28 Saturday 9:30am, Garden Grove: Vietnamese Lesbians, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender March during Tet Parade We are meeting west of Magnolia, on Bolsa at 9am. Look for us! We don't know our # until that morning. The parade begins promptly at 9:30 am. Attached is a map of the parade route and parking information. Please carpool! ~ Gina Parking: Parade Participant Parking will be available on a first come basis at: Korean First Presbyterian Church of Orange County, 8500 Bolsa Ave. Hayden Elementary School, 14782 Eden St. Carrillo Elementary School, 15270 Bushard St. Gillespie Park, 9801 McFadden Ave. Russell Paris Park, 8600 Palos Verdes Ave. Parking is limited and we encourage you to carpool and to arrive early. Please keep in mind that street closures in the area will begin at 6:00 a.m. ocequality.com/events/vietnamese-lesbians-gay-bisexual-and-transgender-march-during-tet
Jan 29 Sunday 11:30am-1:30pm, Santa Ana: UNA-USA/OC Annual Champaign Brunch "The United Nations and Environment on the Eve of Rio 2012" Chapman Law Professor, Deepa Badrinaryana will be the featured speaker. Dr. Badrinarayana is also a consultant to the UN Global Compact on issues of corporate volunteerism and regulations. Music will be provided by Adam Borecki and Kira Roden. $30 members of UNA-USA, $35 non-members, $25 students, young professionals & limited income. Reservations required and can be made on line at www.una-oc.org or call 714-538-5689.
Jan 29 Sunday 1-3pm, Irvine:
Women For: Orange County ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP EVENT
Irvine Ranch Water District Duck Club, 5 Riparian Way, Irvine. Come hear a panel discussion entitled, "The Arab Spring: Its Impact Globally and Locally" (with a short introduction of the Islamic religion)
Join us for a panel discussion with Rola Karam, Will Picard, and Vicki Tamoush.
An introduction to the Islamic religion will be presented by Maria Khani.
All are welcome. The program is free and you need not be a member to attend.
www.womenfororangecounty.org womenforoc@aol.com
Jan 29 Sunday 5-7pm, Irvine:
Future of Food Film and GMO Labeling Discussion
Community Room, Community Center, University Hills, 1083 California Ave., Irvine 92617
GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) foods are not labeled in America even though this is information that most Americans say they would prefer to have about the food they are eating.
SFOC will be co-sponsoring a session featuring the showing of the film "The Future of Food," a 90-minute documentary exploring the issue of GMOs made by Deborah Koons Garcia.
Following the film, Kerne Erickson, the OC local organizer, will discuss an effort in California to put an initiative on the November ballot that would require labeling on foods to indicate whether they contain GMOs. See previous article for more information.
Available for purchase and eating during the film, various unique and exciting gourmet delights showcasing local organic seasonal non-GMO foods will be prepared by Raya Belna, a Food Network award-winning Chef.
Seating is limited. Reservations highly recommended. Please email Ted Wright (twright4SF@gmail.com) with the number in your party.
Resources:
http://labelgmos.org/
http://www.responsibletechnology.org/
http://www.thefutureoffood.com/onlinevideo.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvU2yH4IpBo NR=1
Jan 30-Feb 3 Monday-Friday See Event Schedule, Irvine:
Sexuality Outside of the Lines - Bisexual Visibility Week
Visit booth Monday-Friday 11am-2pm on Ring Road. Event Schedule: http://www.lgbtrc.uci.edu/programs/biweek.php For more information, call (949) 824-3277 or email lgbtrc@uci.edu
Jan 30 Monday 7-8:30pm, Irvine:
Take Back UCI General Meeting - Strategizing and Scheming
The public education crisis is expanding. At the January 19th meeting of the UC Regents we saw the police fire projectiles into a crowd, violently defending the increasing privatization of the UC. The Regents went so far as to suggest that UCSF, the medical goldmine, sever ties with the rest of the UC system.
We also saw the students and workers fighting back against the cuts and fee increases. So far this year they have not been able to raise fees despite their clear intentions to do so.
So, again, we meet in Humanities Hall 105, Monday at 7pm to hatch our bold plans around the specifics of the Irvine situation.
Jan 30 Monday 7pm, Irvine:
PDA (Progressive Democrats of America) OC Chapter Meeting
Panera Bread, 3988 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92606
Dr Bill Honigman
c: 949-246-6283
Jan 31 Tuesday 2pm, Orange: Immigration Assembly Meeting at the OCLF which is located at 309 N. Rampart St., Suite A, Orange, CA 92868.
Jan 31 Tuesday 5pm, Anaheim:
Stop million-dollar Anaheim tax giveaway
Last week, the Anaheim City Council voted to give an unprecedented $158 million tax subsidy to the developer of two planned four-star hotels in Anaheim's GardenWalk - a developer who is a campaign contributor to members of the City Council. The giveaway of our tax dollars is particularly troubling when you consider that earlier this year, the Council cut $1 million from the library budget, forcing early closures and the elimination of programs aimed at helping our children.
We may only have one chance to tell the City Council to change its bad priorities. Anaheim residents elected the City Council to protect our city services, such as libraries and public safety, not to give away our tax dollars to wealthy developers.
The City Council is holding an emergency meeting Tuesday night to reconsider the $158 million hotel tax giveaway.
Please come to tell the City Council to rescind their multi-million dollar giveaway.
The meeting is at 5 p.m. at Anaheim City Hall, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Sincerely,
Heart of Anaheim
Learn more at www.heartofanaheim.com. Join us at www.facebook.com/heartofanaheim.
FEBRUARY
hideFeb 1 Wedneday 7pm, Costa Mesa: Democracy for America-Orange County with Nick Anas as featured speaker. Nick is the new executive director of the Democratic Party of Orange County and he will discuss his goals as head of the DPOC. Plus: 69th Assembly District Endorsement Vote And Updates on Major Issues, including California Health Care for All SB810 and DISCLOSE Act AB1148 Social time at 6:15; meeting starts at 7:15. Location: Karl Strauss Brewery, 901 South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa, 92626. Contact Susan Kopicki at sckopicki@gmail.com.
Feb 2 Thursday 6-9pm, Fullerton:
Democrats of North Orange County (DNOC) meeting with guest speaker the Honorable Betty T. Yee, Vice Chair of the California State Board of Equalization.
Ms Yee has over 25 years of experience in public service and she is known as a strong advocate for the under served and underrepresented communities. With her background specializing in state and local finance Ms Yee has announced that she will be running in 2014 for the office of California State Controller.
DNOC meets at the: Sizzler Restaurant, 1401 North Harbor Boulevard, Fullerton; Dinner at 6, Meeting begins at 7. Contact: Pete Anderson, Presidentpetedem04@gmail.com
Feb 2 Thursday 6:30pm, Santa Ana:
OC May Day Coalition meeting to plan May Day March 2012
SEIU,
1200 N. Main St (esquina con Washington)
Suite 900,
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Park in structure and go through back door into lobby, take elevator up to 9th floor
Feb 2 Thursday 7pm, Westminster:
MFSO meeting
Spires Restaurant,
13030 Goldenwest,
Westminster - right under the 22 freeway at Goldenwest and Garden Grove Blvd. Right next to the Motel 6. We have a private room.
Pat Alviso & Jeff Merrick
Military Families Speak Out
Orange County & South Bay Chapter
www.mfsooc.org
562-833-8035
Ed Garza
Military Families Speak Out
Orange County Chapter
714-317-3969
Feb 2 Thursday 7-9pm, Irvine:
DREAM's @ UCI and OCDT Coalition Bi-monthly Meeting
Casa Cesar Chavez House, Arroyo Drive, Irvine, CA
DREAM's@ UCI is hosting the upcoming OCDT Coalition meeting, meaning that all our fellow DREAM's organizations of the area will be coming to our campus for our bi-monthly meeting.
You'll be able to meet members from other DREAM's organizations and help plan the events for the year. We'll also have a special Public Speaking 101 Workshop conducted by one of our own Anteaters!
Feb 3 Friday 6-9pm, Irvine:
MoveOn: First Organizing Meeting & Celebration of 2012 Potluck Dinner
Kate's Place,
6 Gold Bluff,
Irvine, CA 92604
We plan on having our potluck dinner from 6pm to 7:30pm and our organizing meeting from 7:30pm to 9pm.
We, as a council, will be celebrating our victory in pushing Obama to investigate the banks, as well as planning the showing of the movie "Inside Job", the following weekend, plus the congressional recess action we will be performing, during the month of February.
Come with creative ideas, we can make an impact on shifting politics-as-usual towards our progressive causes.
Please signup for this event here: pol.moveon.org/event/meeting/125851
Map for this event can be found here: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=6%20Gold%20Bluff,+Irvine,+CA,+92604&ie=UTF8
Agenda Outline (Total Time: 90 mins.)
1. Welcome and Go-round (10 mins.)
2. Celebration / Debrief of January 19 “Yes He Can?” action (15 mins.)
3. Discuss the February Organizing Story and Plan (10 mins.)
4. February Planning (50 mins.)
5. Wrap-up (5 mins.)
Feb 3 (1st Friday) 7-9pm, Orange:
Moving Pictures: Friday Night Film Series
"The Empty Chair: Death Penalty Yes or No"
A documentary film that intimately reveals a rarely seen view of murder's aftermath: families left behind, their lives torn apart by the random loss of a loved one. It tells four stories of murder victims' families reliving the crimes and confronting the loss of loved ones. Their instinct for revenge during trial and the debate for punishment by death climaxes in a search to forgive and heal.
Event is Free of Charge
St. Joseph Center, Mother Louis Room,
480 South Batavia St, Orange 92868.
http://www.sistersofstjosephorange.org/OUR_MINISTRIES/justice/film-series.php
6:30-7:00 P.M.: Gathering & Refreshments
7:00-9:00 P.M.: Film & Discussion
RSVP: (714) 633-8121 Ext. 7716
Justice@csjorange.org
Feb 4 Saturday 10am-4pm, Anaheim:
2012 Orange County Black History Parade & Cultural Fair
205 Center Street Promenade, Anaheim, CA 92805
This is a civic event organized and sponsored by the community and features a parade, family fun and games, shopping, good food and great entertainment,
The purpose of the event is to keep the knowledge that African Americans have and will continue to be contributors to the viability of Orange County, California and maintain a focus on a proud Black history.
This is an annual event which began 31 years ago as a parade and expanded seven years ago to include a Cultural Faire.
There will be businesses, churches, civic organizations, individuals, school districts, and more who display information and artifacts for the public who attend the event. The Cultural Faire area has a specific area designated for youth and one for the general public. The historical perspective of the African American community is displayed along with health and services displays. Food is offered for sale. Entertainment is offered on two stages which include youth, church, and other entertainers.
Contacts: Dr. DeVera H. Heard ( deverah@sbcglobal.net )
Reverand Leon W. Clark ( LWCandAJC@sbcglobal.net) 714-543-4746
Darcel Davidson (emad1@peoplepc.com) 714-434-2510
Feb 4 Saturday 1:30pm, Irvine:
Jason Torpy: Collaboration vs. Litigation: Reforming America's Military
Jason Torpy, President of the Military Association of Atheists & Freethinkers, will speak on his efforts to work with military leaders to create a safe space for atheists, humanists, and other nontheists in the military. MAAF provides a positive mode of outreach and communication that counterbalances litigation and media pressure provided by organizations like Americans United and the Military Religious Freedom Foundation. MAAF provides the internal, grass roots and national cooperation to prevent many problems and highlight those truly opposing equal rights.
Irvine Ranch Water District Headquarters (Multi-purpose Room) 15600 Sand Canyon Avenue (at Waterworks), Irvine, CA 92618*
Admission is free and refreshments will be served.
For information contact: Steph Campbell, (714) 299-4551, or e-mail orangecountyau@yahoo.com
*IRWD neither supports nor endorses the cause nor the activities of organizations which use the district's meeting rooms that are made available as a public service.
Feb 4 Saturday 2pm, Los Angeles:
Westwood Protest - No War On Iran!
NO WAR - NO SANCTIONS - NO ASSASSINATIONS - NO INTERVENTION!!!
Westwood Federal Building - 11000 Wilshire Blvd
Contact: IAC - (323) 306-6240
Westwood Action Endorsed/Initiated By:
Union Of Progressive Iranians
International Action Center
CISPES
Latino Caucus Of SEIU 721
BAYAN-USA
ALBA U.S.A
FSLN (Sandinista National Liberation Front)
Solidarity with Iran (SI)
Puerto Rican Alliance
Bail Out The People Movement
Southern California Immigration Coalition
Reverend Dr. Lewis E Logan II
Occupy4Jobs
Workers World Party
Orange County Peace Coalition
Feb 4 Saturday 3pm, Irvine:
TIAS ARMS
(providing comfort to children in South Africa)
presents the screening of the Obie Award winning one woman play
"The Syringa Tree", by Pamela Gien, directed by Larry Moss and produced by Matt Salinger.
a deeply personal memory play of a childhood under apartheid.
Please join us for film and discussion with the playwright and author, Pamela Gien at:
Centre for Living Peace
4139 Campus Dr
Irvine, CA 92612
Appetizers and refreshments will be served following the film. Wine can be purchased at the event for $5 a glass.
Tickets are $20 per person (www.tiasarms.org/Events page for Paypal) or send a check to:
TIAS ARMS
3 Wild Goose Ct
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Cash or check only at the door.
Please RSVP by Jan 30th (limited seating)
For more information, call Joanne Baker at 949 650-6254
Feb 5 Sunday 11am-1:30pm/2-5:30pm, Santa Ana:
Mexica New Year / Año Nuevo Mexica y P'urhépecha
Centro Cultural de Mexico
313 N. Birch, Santa Ana
Celebrating a new year of Mexica Heritage! ¡Celebrando otro año de la herencia mexica!
En Español/Spanish language presentations: 11am - 1:30pm
Amoxeh: Calendario Mexica
Arturo Tolentino: Echerhini Kuajpeni. Cortometraje sobre la lucha del pueblo P'urhepecha en defensa de Nana Kuerajperhi, madre tierra.
Nelyollotl Toltecatl: arte Mexica y de Anahuac.
Scott Keltic Knot: Colonialismo de la aqua
En inglées/English language presentations:
2-5:50pm
Olin Tezcatlipoca: Nican Tlaca Identity
Scott Knott: Colonialism and Water
Nelyollotl Toltecaltl: Anahuac Art
Arturo Tolentino: Echerhini Kuajpeni. Short film about the P'urhepecha's struggle to defend Nana Kuerajperhi, mother earth.
Amoxeh: Mexica calendar and astronomy
Vincent Rabaja: Colonialism of the Philippines
Citlalli Citlalmina Anahuac: Mexica Life
For more info/Para más información:
http://www.mexica-movement.org/
Feb 5 Sunday 2-4pm, Irvine:
GPOC County Assembly
This will be a formal County Assembly, for all registered
OC Greens who have attended at least one General
Meeting in the last year, to help make important
decisions! (The general public is welcome to observe.)
Following the County Assembly, which promises to be
brief, there will be a short presentation by a speaker
regarding the Californians Against Sexual Exploitation
Act.
Irvine Ranch Water District,
15600 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine, 92618
(about half-way between the 5 and 405 freeways)
Feb 7 Tuesday 6pm, Laguna Beach:
Laguna City Council Support Needed
505 Forest Avenue,
Laguna Beach, California 92651
Please attend the City Council meeting on Tuesday, February 7, at 6:00 PM. Our Council will be considering taking action on a letter received from the City Council of San Clemente regarding San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.
In October after two public meetings about San Onofre, the Council pass a resolution 5-0 regarding safety issues, and calling for the removal radioactive waste stored on site before any re-licensing is granted. San Onofre is asking the NRC for a 20 yr. license extension. Letters were sent to a number of elected officials including all the City Councils in Orange County. San Clemente asks that all councils join them calling for the removal of the high level radioactive used nuclear fuel, and swift action on safety issues brought to light since the nuclear power accident at Fukushika, Japan. This issue is placed on the agenda by Verna Rollinger and supported by Toni Iseman and Jane Egly. Please wear something green to show your support.
Questions? Call Marion at 949-922-3273, or marionpack1@gmail.com
Feb 7 Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm, Santa Ana:
Prop 8 Celebration Moved Indoors, 5 blocks from original site
@ Harvey Milk Plaza (French and 4th) in Santa Ana
Church of the Messiah, 614 N. Bush St.
Orange County Rally to Celebrate Prop 8 Decision Moved to New Location
Rain forecast moves rally to Church of the Messiah, 614 N. Bush St., Santa Ana
With an 80% chance of rain forecast, the
celebration has been moved five blocks to the Episcopal Church of the Messiah at
614 N. Bush St. in Santa Ana. The directions from the original site are: go two
blocks west on 4th and turn right onto Bush, then go three blocks. Street
parking is available parking. Meters are enforced until 8 PM, so attendees are
reminded to bring quarters.
Feb 7 Tuesday 7pm, Laguna Woods:
Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods Village - David Cobb:
Are Corporations "Persons"?
Must We Amend OUR Constitution?
Clubhouse 7,
Gather and Greet at 6:30 PM
On January 21, 2010, with its ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, the Supreme Court ruled that corporations are persons, entitled by the U.S. Constitution to buy elections and run our government. Human beings are people; corporations are legal fictions.
We, the People of the United States of America, reject the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Citizens United, and move to amend our Constitution to firmly establish that money is not speech, and that human beings, not corporations, are persons entitled to constitutional rights.
The Supreme Court is misguided in principle, and wrong on the law. In a democracy, the people rule. We Move to Amend.
David Cobb is National Projects Director of Democracy Unlimited. He is a lawyer, political activist, and engaged citizen. He has sued corporate polluters, lobbied elected officials, run for political office himself, and has been arrested for non-violent civil disobedience. He truly believes we must use ALL the tools in the toolbox to effect the systemic social change we so desperately need.
In 2002, David ran for Attorney General of Texas, pledging to use the office to revoke the charters of corporations that repeatedly violate health, safety and environmental laws. He did not win the office, but the Green Party of Texas grew dramatically during his campaign from four local chapters to twenty-six. In 2004, he ran for President of the United States on the Green Party ticket and successfully campaigned for the Ohio recount.
David Cobb is also a spokesperson for Move To Amend, a national coalition calling for a constitutional amendment to abolish "Corporate Personhood," which is the legal doctrine that allows corporations to overturn democratically enacted laws seeking to protect citizens from corporate harm and abuse.
E-mail: cclagunawoodsvillage@gmail.com
Website: lagunawoodsvillage.com/section.cfm?id=493
(under Clubs and Club Webpages)
Members free
Visitors: $3 donation requested
Feb 8 Wednesday 7am, Anaheim:
OC Recruitment Awareness Leafletting
Savanna HS, 301 N. Gilbert, Anaheim 92801. Off I-5 at Lincoln.
Students will start to arrive about 7:30am and we want to be ready for them, so please be there at 7:00am to get your sign, flyers and location. Plenty of parking at public golf course. After the event we'll debrief and munch a little something at the golf course coffee shop.
Contact:
Betsy Martin
BMartin125@comline.com
949-581-5453
Feb 8 Wednesday 6pm, San Juan Capistrano:
South OC Democratic Club General Meeting - Tom Daly, Orange County Clerk-Recorder
socdc.org
This Months meeting features: Tom Daley, currently OC Clerk-
Recorder. He is running for the 69th Assembly District, and
Was Mayor of Anaheim from 1992-2002
Please join us for our Buffet Dinner, which includes
Salads, Entrée, side dishes, dessert and beverage, (tax and tip included).
Dinner served 6-7 PM , Members $17 Dinner, Non members $20
Meeting only at 7 PM Members $3, non members $5
RSVP'S are required for dinner OR meeting only
Reservations are due By Sunday Feb. 5, 2012
RSVP to Kenton Cooper at kenton805@cox.net
San Juan Capistrano Community Center, 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano 92675.
Feb 8 (2nd Wednesday) 7pm, Huntington Beach: 72nd Assembly Democratic Alliance meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm (door is open at 6:30pm), at International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) District Lodge 725, 5402 Bolsa Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92649. Next meeting is February 8, 2012. For information, scheduled guest speaker, and map www.72ndada.com.
Feb 8 Wednesday 7pm, Laguna Beach: Activist and author Tom Hayden will speak on "The Year of the Protestor - Carrying the Movement Forward". No one is more qualified to speak about the power of protest than Tom Hayden. The event is hosted by the Laguna Beach Democratic Club at the UU Fellowship of Laguna Beach, 429 Cypress Drive, Laguna Beach. Directions - PCH to Myrtle Ave in North Laguna, turn right at the first street, Cypress Dr. (it is a one-way street). Parking is limited, carpooling recommended. Please R.S.V.P. to Marion Pack, 949-922-3273, or marionpack1@yahoo.com, so we are certain to have enough setting.
Feb 8 Wednesday 7pm, Laguna Woods:
Laguna Woods Democratic Club - Joe Dunn on Cuts, Cuts, Cuts
Clubhouse 3, Dining Room 2.
Will there be drastic cuts to Social Security and Medicare?
Get the straight scoop from the Executive Director of the State Bar of California, Joe Dunn.
Members free; guests $2 at the door.
Bring nonperishable food for South County Outreach.
call Sue Dearing at 855-6965 for more information.
Feb 9 Thursday 10:30am Santa Ana/noon Irvine:
¡Nadie Nos Detiene! Justice for Janitors march
Hey folks, hope you can join Orange County Justice for Janitors march at 12pm at 2601 Main St. Irvine, CA 92614.
If you want to come with us from Santa Ana meet us at 10:30am at
SEIU United Service Workers West (1200 N. Main St., Suite 900, Santa Ana).
you can email me for q's jessica.lopez@seiu-usww.org thx!
For further information, please call (714) 245-9700.
Feb 9 Thursday 12:30-1:30pm, Irvine:
Silent Protest for Syria @ UCI
In order to raise awareness about the heightened escalation of violence by Bashar al-Assad's forces in Homs and other parts of Syria as well as to mourn the hundreds killed, we invite you to join us in a silent protest at the UCI flagpoles on Thursday, February 9th from 12:30-1:30 pm.
Participants will be taping their mouths and wearing black. We also encourage people to bring signs.
Feb 9 Thursday 6-8pm, Santa Ana:
Come join us to learn about COPA!
Presented by Antonio Gonzalez of the Willie C. Velasquez Institute
and the National Latino Congreso
COPA will help undocumented California Residents who fit
certain requirements by providing relief and or exemptions
from federal immigration enforcement actions, it will also
decriminalize employment for its' members.
Laborers Union Hall,
1532 East Chestnut Street,
Santa Ana, Ca. 92701
Feb 9 Thursday 7-9pm, Orange:
Director's Screening of "Israel vs. Israel"
Chapman University,
Folino Theater,
283 N. Cypress St.,
Orange CA 92866
Levantine Cultural Center presents in association with Chapman University's
Documentary Film Club, Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, and the Peace
Studies Program, Wilkinson College of Humanities and Social Sciences, a
director's screening and panel discussion with the producer Terje Carlsson,
Prof. Don Will and Laila Al-Marayati.
Israel vs. Israel is a documentary about Jewish peace activists who face
skepticism and criticism from their fellow Israeli citizens. A Rabbi, a
soldier, a grandmother and an anarchist - four very different Israelis whom
share a common goal: to achieve peace in the Middle East and end the
Israeli occupation of the Palestinian Territories. Undeterred, they promote
a peaceful solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in order to improve
the lives of Palestinians and their fellow countrymen alike.
Price: $10 general, free for Chapman students/faculty
For more info see http://www.levantinecenter.org/ or phone Don Will
714-997-6620
Feb 9 Thursday 7-9pm, Santa Ana:
OCICE and CIPL will host the first Orange County "Solar Nights" symposium
The purpose of this event is to answer questions that the leaders of Orange County Houses of Worship may have, regarding the installation of solar panels.
Download the Flyer
Church of the Foothills, 19211 Dodge Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705
RSVP and Questions:
Allis Druffel, 310-752-3436
allis@interfaithpower.org
Deborah Strunk, 714-809-6166
deborah.strunk@att.net
Feb 9 Thursday 6:15-8pm, Irvine:
Pacifica Institute Lecture Series:
Claremont Lincoln University
School of Theology Dean
Philip Clayton
Topic: This Sacred Earth - Why Interreligious Partnerships are Indispensable in Addressing the Global Environmental Crisis
Pacifica Institute,
17851 Sky Park Circle,
Suite C,
Irvine, CA 92614
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Feb 10 Friday 9am-4pm, Costa Mesa:
Environmental Sustainability Conference
Vanguard University Campus,
Lyceum Theater Company,
55 Fair Drive
meetup.com/goinggreenorangecounty/events/50548802
vanguard.edu/about/vanguard-news/fourth-annual-environmental-sustainability-conference
eventbrite.com/event/1230615805
Feb 10 Friday noon-1pm, Irvine:
Public Health
Distinguished Speaker Series
"Health care as a human right: a physician's perspective over five decades"
Dr. Quentin Young
UC Irvine, SE I, Room 112
For updates, please check our website: publichealth.uci.edu
or contact Susan Rattigan, 949 824-8214 or susan.rattigan@uci.edu
Feb 10-12 Friday 10am-Sunday 2pm, San Diego: California Democrats State Convention San Diego Convention Center cademconvention.org
Feb 11 Saturday 9am, San Clemente:
San Clemente Community Market hosts Kerne Erickson of the Committee for the Right to Know,
a grassroots coalition of consumer, public health, environmental organizations, and food companies in California that is seeking the mandatory labeling of genetically engineered foods (GMOs). Kerne will give a brief overview of the upcoming 2012 ballot initiative followed by a showing of the movie, The Future of Food.
San Clemente Community Market, 1506 Calle Valle, San Clemente, CA 92672
Feb 11 (2nd Saturday) 10am-noon, Irvine:
OC Peace Coalition General Meeting
WHERE:
The new Friends meeting house is at
2091 Business Center Dr, Suite 100, Irvine 92612
Exit at MacArthur off of 405 and go towards OC Airport
Turn Left at MacArthur and go to Michelson
Turn Left at Michelson and go to the very next street (?)
Turn Left at that next street that starts with a "D" and go to Business Center Drive
Turn Right on Business Center Drive and go about 1/4 mile
2091 is on Left Hand side
Go around to the back side of the building to where the handicap parking is.
Suite 100 is off of the inside courtyard, in the center of the office complex.
WHO:
Anyone
interested in educating, organizing and changing US foreign policies
promoting illegal invasions and occupations, as well as stopping the
militarization of the U.S. (High School Military Recruitment, the
brutal treatment of undocumented workers, and the criminalization of
youth, especially those of color).
We do not support any specific party but do support anyone who is
working for Peace and Justice.
Breakfast and Coffee provided!
Bring your ideas and enthusiasm!
ocpeace.org
Feb 11 Saturday 11am-5pm, Santa Ana:
Anti-Mall: People B4 Profit @ El Centro Cultural de Mexico, 313 N. Birch St., Santa Ana
The Anti-Mall is produced by El Puente.. hacia la esperanza to provide a space for ARTivists, Performers, and Conscious Consumers to come together and invest their money, time and energy into putting PEOPE b4 Profit. www.facebook.com/AntiMall1 - RSVP on the Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/275595469173092/ Also, see www.theantimall.weebly.com and www.elcentroculturaldemexico.org
Feb 11 Saturday 11am Laguna Woods,San Clemente/6pm Newport Beach/7pm Irvine:
MoveOn Inside Job Movie Parties
We know that Wall Street greed cost millions of Americans their jobs, homes, and retirement savings. But it's not easy to explain the impact at lunch with co-workers or friends. Inside Job breaks down how the economic meltdown happened, who's responsible, and where we go from here. Most importantly, it gives you the facts you need to sound the alarm in your social network.
pol.moveon.org/event/insidejob
(See also Feb 12)
Feb 11 Saturday 1pm, Orange:
Barrio voter registration planning meeting
CWA union hall (Communication Workers of America),
140 S. Flower Street, Orange, CA 92868.
We have secured the assistance of Loretta Sanchez's staff to help with our voter registration!
The election this year is crucial and we need to make sure that as many voters as possible are registered and will be educated to vote for their best interests.
Our effort will be to register voters in the barrio in Orange County.
At the meeting we will discuss development of bi-lingual educational materials to distribute along with the mechanisms of the door to door voter registration;
we will discuss the division of territories for the door to door campaign and the formation of bi-lingual teams to do the canvassing.
We will need to have as many Spanish speakers as possible.
The unions will be participating in this campaign also.
Please consider helping with this important campaign!
All are welcomed, bring your neighbors, friends and associates!
Let us know who will be attending asap so that I can alert the CWA union hall.
I will have chips/dips available, if you can bring water/soft drinks that would be great!
Hope to see as many people as possible at this first planning meeting!!
Feb 11 Saturday 1:30pm, Long Beach:
"Unmanned" Film
Casey Fenton, Producer
Military Drama Unmasks Drone Pilot
775 Havana Ave, Long Beach 90804
(Right after OC Peace Coalition meeting)
"Unmanned"
is a moving drama about the life of a drone pilot in crisis. It is the first fictional film to examine this fascinating new type of stay at home soldier.
Please join us for a 20 minute pilot of this new film. The filmmakers will be available during the showing to answer questions and talk about the film.
Soup sampling, salad and drinks will be provided
Learn about Military Families Speak Out and get an update of their activities
Orange County Peace Choir: come and get your free copy of previous performances
Contact Pat Alviso at 562-833-8035 or e-mail mfsooc@earthlink.net for more information
Feb 11 Saturday 6-9pm, Irvine:
Reclaim Democracy: "Gasland"
at The Irvine Ranch Water District Headquarters,
15600 Sand Canyon Ave.
6:00 PM: Gathering, chatting and munching.
6:30 PM: GasLand
8:20 PM: Discussion: Can you light your tap water on fire?
Feb 12 Sunday 1:30pm, Irvine: Humanists of OC: Dr. Clay Costner: A review of "The Rape of Nanking" Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine, CA 92618 meetup.com/OCHumanists/events/47351812
Feb 12 Sunday 1pm Long Beach/3pm Mission Viejo/6:30pm Long Beach/7pm Garden Grove:
MoveOn Inside Job Movie Parties
We know that Wall Street greed cost millions of Americans their jobs, homes, and retirement savings. But it's not easy to explain the impact at lunch with co-workers or friends. Inside Job breaks down how the economic meltdown happened, who's responsible, and where we go from here. Most importantly, it gives you the facts you need to sound the alarm in your social network.
pol.moveon.org/event/insidejob
(See also Feb 11)
Feb 12 Sunday 3-5pm, Newport Beach: You are invited to an inaugural informational/fundraising event on behalf of students of the The Olive Tree Initiative | Turkey-Armenia at the home of Hal Smith 630 Harbor Island Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 RSVP Rosemarie Swatez 949 824 2511 or rswatez@uci.edu olivetreeinitiative.org
Feb 12 Sunday 3-5pm, Tustin: OC Global Warming Committee Meeting Please attend and join in the discussion at REI, 2962 El Camino Real, Tustin. We meet in the REI Meeting Room inside the store meetup.com/Irvine-Global-Warming-Group/events/47627242
Feb 12 Sunday 4pm, Laguna Niguel: Dinner with Barry Lynn, Executive Director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State Come hear what Barry has to say about the future of Separation of Church and state in the US. Seating is limited, please sign up today. 4 PM Cocktail with dinner at 5 pm Dress code: business attire Reservation online through paypal or send check to: AU-OC, 2781 W. MacArthur Blvd Suite B, Santa Ana, 92704 For information contact: Steph Campbell, (714) 299-4551, or e-mail orangecountyau@yahoo.com
Feb 14 Tuesday 11am-2pm, Santa Ana:
On February 7, 2012, the Ninth Circuit Court upheld that decision and ruled that taking away
same sex couples' right to marry was unconstitutional and served only to make same sex
relationships inferior.
BUT WE STILL CANNOT GET MARRIED
Join OCEC as we use Valentine's Day to say...
"Let our people wed"
What: Request Marriage and Celebrate with "Domestic Partnership Cake"
Where: Historic Old County Courthouse, 211 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana
Who: Any same sex couple who wants to get married, their friends and family, or other allies,
including supportive same sex couples who got married during that brief window when they
could.
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Feb 15 Wednesday 11:45am, Corona del Mar:
Interfaith luncheon to focus on Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Emergency Preparedness
with Randy Lutz
at St. Michael & All Angels
Episcopal Church
3233 Pacific View Drive, CdM
11:45 Reception
12 noon lunch
12:40 program
$10 with reservation $15 without reservation
Reservations a MUST by Monday, February 13, 2012
to nmiinterfaith@aol.com
Feb 15 Wednesday 4-7:30pm, Beverly Hills: What will you tell Obama? President Obama is coming to LA Wednesday and we will be there, along with Occupy 90210. Bring your "No War on Iran" messaging or "Bring Our War $$ Home". There is so much to say! Demonstrate from 4-7:30 pm, Wednesday February 15th. CODEPINK's co-founder Jodie Evans is delivering our message to the crowd @ 5:30 or 6. Will Rogers Memorial Park, 9650 Sunset Blvd (Beverly Dr)
Feb 15 Wednesday 5-6pm, Santa Ana:
Poster Making Party to Stand up to Anti-Obama Protest by Republicans.
Republicans in Orange County are organizing to protest President Obama's presence at a Fundraiser in Corona del Mar this Thursday, Feb 16th at 6:30am. One of the protest's organizers stated "Our goal is to leave him with the distinct impression that California is not going to sit here idly by, that he [President Obama] has California totally in the bag." Please join us for the poster making party; we have many poster making supplies, but please bring anything you think can help us with this.
Location: Democratic Party of Orange County, 200 N. Main Street, Level M (Mezzanine), Santa Ana CA 92701.
Feb 15 Wednesday 7-8:30pm, Fullerton:
Label GMO Foods CA 2012 Campaign
@ Occupy Fullerton (near Harbor and Brea Blvd.) , North Harbor Blvd and E. Valley View (Across from Ralphs), Fullerton, CA
Presentation about the Campaign to Label GMO Foods in CA. Please see the videos on the site www.labelgmos.org , or the movie "The Future of Food" for an overview of the problem. Sue from LabelGMOS.org will give a quick presentation on the ABC's of Signature Collection and what qualifies and disqualifies signatures, as well an an overview of the importance of this campaign to GET GMO FOODS LABELED IN CA!
Feb 16 Thursday 6:30am, Corona del Mar: Stand up to Anti-Obama Protest by Republicans Corner of Poppy Ave and Pacific Coast Highway in Corona del Mar. Look for parking off Pacific Coast Highway and Poinsettia, Poppy or Hazel Drive. Signs provided or bring your own. Let's show the Republicans that California is not going to sit here idly by as they oppose progress, jobs and a future that works for the people. Map at http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl
Feb 16 Thursday 6-8pm, Irvine:
Perspectives with Professor Mario Barnes!
UCI
Law 3500
Join uRSA and the Center on Law, Equality, and Race (CLEaR) for February's Perspectives session--a discussion led by Professor Mario Barnes on Derrick Bell's "Faces at the Bottom of the Well: The Permanence of Racism"
We encourage you to join the discussion even you do not get a chance to read the book. Food and drinks will be provided!
Feb 16 Thursday 6-9pm, Capistrano Beach:
Progressives
of South Orange County: Prospects for Israeli-Palestinian Peace
Agostino's Ristorante Italiano (www.agostinosbythesea.com)
34700 Coast Highway, Capistrano Beach 92624.
Social Hour 6-7 in the Restaurant, Discussion 7:15 in the Banquet Room
Please RSVP as soon as possible: SCNJ66@yahoo.com
Our guest speaker will be Jeff Warner, member of Los Angeles Jews for Peace. He has visited the area and participated in humanitarian efforts to rebuild Palestine
Feb 16 Thursday 6:30pm, Santa Ana: OC May Day Coalition meeting @ SEIU, 1200 N. Main St (esquina con Washington) Suite 900, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Park in structure and go through back door into lobby, take elevator up to 9th floor ocmdc.org
Feb 17 Friday noon-1:30pm, Costa Mesa:
Luncheon with Senator Lowenthal
Center Club, 650 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa (Valet parking included)
Please join DFOC for our February luncheon honoring
Senator Alan Lowenthal,
Candidate for the NEW Orange County/Long Beach Congressional District
There is no charge for lunch for DFOC Members current with their membership dues -- just RSVP, so that we can order your lunch!
Non-Member tickets are $45.00 and can be reserved here:
https://secure.actblue.com/page/dfocevent
For questions or to RSVP, please contact Henry Vandermeir, Executive Director,
at (714) 979-4436 or via email at info@dfoc.com.
Feb 17 Friday 7-9pm, Tustin:
Showing of the movie "The Healthcare Movie"
Sponsored by Campaign for a Healthy California
Tustin Meadows East Clubhouse,
14751 Canterbury, Tustin, CA 92780
7:00 p.m. Refreshments
7:30 p.m. Showing of the movie "The Healthcare Movie"
Narrated by Kiefer Sutherland
8:45 p.m. Discussion moderated by
Dr. Bill Honigman
Emergency Room Physician and Co-Coordinator Campaign for a Healthy California Orange County Chapter
RSVP: Ilse Baeck at sonorasam@att.net or 213.268.4714
Feb 17 Friday 8:15pm, Irvine:
Former CIA agent Valerie Plame will speak about their haunting betrayal by the government as described in the book and film "Fair Game"
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Valerie Plame Wilson, former covert CIA agent, and her husband, Joseph Wilson, a former U.S. ambassador, sued Vice President Dick Cheney, his former top aide "Scooter" Libby, and presidential adviser Karl Rove, claiming that they had conspired to destroy Plame Wilson's career by leaking her identity to the media. Wilson discredited the claim that Saddam Hussein was pursuing a nuclear weapons program by seeking to obtain uranium from Niger. Shortly after Wilson publicized his views, columnist Robert Novak identified Plame Wilson as a CIA agent. Our speakers are sponsored by Tom and Andra Ellingson.
University Synagogue: 3400 Michelson Dr., Irvine, CA 949-553-3535. No charge, big crowd, come early, 7:45 pm,
Feb 18 Saturday 10am-1pm, Fullerton:
Occupy First Alternative Financial Workgroup
McClain's Coffeehouse & Gallery,
817 North Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92832
Weekly planning meeting. Two weeks until Feb 25 Inaugural General Assembly!! http://OccupyFirst.org/
Feb 18 Saturday 10:30am, Fullerton:
DNOC Women's Caucus meeting
Panera at State College and Chapman in Fullerton
Glenn Georgieff, who is running for Fullerton City Council, will be our guest speaker this month.
At the meeting we will also be talking about other progressive candidates and issues. If you know of a candidate who is thinking of running for office in the North O.C. area, please bring that information to the meeting!
Please RSVP to either email address below. Hope to see you there!
Barbara Nicoll, Chairperson, banicoll@sbcglobal.net
Glenda Flock, Vice-Chairperson, glenda.flock@gmail.com
Feb 18 Saturday 2-4pm, Laguna Woods:
CA DISCLOSE Act is coming back!
Learn the latest developments and help with our own local outreach plan for endorsements, petitions, and letting the public know!
Assembly vote on DISCLOSE Act Jan. 31 was 2 short of the 2/3rds it needed; the only Dem to vote No is now not just a Yes but a co-author of a new stronger re-filed DISCLOSE Act bill. Come learn how you can help it get 1 more vote to send it on to the state Senate and the Gov.
Facilitator: Jonathan Adler,
Volunteer Leader, California Clean Money Campaign
Laguna Woods Village,
Clubhouse 2, Dining Room 3,
24112 Moulton Parkway,
Laguna Woods, CA 92637
For planning purposes and gate entry, please RSVP ...
CLICK here to RSVP and view more details and directions with an online map
Note: Laguna Woods Village is GATED. Online RSVPs will get to the gate attendants if received by Friday 5pm. You can also RSVP by calling Jonathan Adler at 949-581-2178, or e-mailing SouthOC-info@CAclean.org.
Feb 19 Sunday 7-10, Santa Ana:
Safety Workshop for Dream Bike Ride 2012
50 mile ride from Santa Ana to Los Angeles - Sunday, March 4th
SAFETY WORKSHOP: This Sunday, February 18th from noon-2PM
Location: El Centro Cultural de Mexico
313 N. Birch Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Learn about bike safety; get any questions answered about the ride. If you can't make it this Sunday, a second workshop will be held in Los Angeles on the 26th of February, noon-2pm.
Any questions feel free to contact me at 714.791.5463 or email: quezalt@yahoo.com
Feb 19 Sunday 6:30-8pm, Tustin:
Killing in the Name of Justice!
Benefit for The Human Solution
Joe Grumbine has a problem. He's on trial for selling medical marijuana to qualified patients in Long Beach. The state of California says he's guilty of no wrongdoing, but a federal court feels otherwise.
The Human Solution provides legal assistance for deserving defendants. Court support is one of the easiest and most profound forms of activism. Grumbine and others risked much to provide; now it's our turn to help.
Marty's Bar and Grill
14401 Newport Avenue
Tustin, CA 92780
Show is 18+
Accepting $10 donations at the door!
Raffle tickets are $1 each or 6 tickets for $5
http://www.the-human-solution.org/
Feb 20 Monday 7pm, Huntington Beach:
Plan mtg.for occupy fundraiser
Just a reminder that we are having a short meeting tomorrow night, ( Monday) 2/20) 7PMat Carrow's Restaurant in HB to get rolling on our plans to raise funds for Occupy LB, OC and Santa Ana
Carrow's is right off the 405 and Magnolia and Warner. 16931 Magnolia Street, Huntington Beach see you at 7PM
Pat Alviso & Jeff Merrick
Military Families Speak Out
Orange County & South Bay Chapter
Feb 21 (3rd Tuesday) 5:30-7pm, Orange:
Peace Vigil by MFSO and Code Pink
the
OC chapter of Military Families Speak Out
have resumed monthly peace vigils at the Orange Circle, Glassell & Chapman
These vigils will be held on the 3rd Tuesdays
of each month from 5:30-7:00 pm.
Feb 21 Tuesday 5:30-7:30pm, Fullerton:
First Event in Cal State Fullerton's Spring "Thinking Queer" Speaker Series
Cal State Fullerton campus, 264 McCarthy Hall
A discussion and screening of "A Place to Live: The Story of Triangle Square," with filmmaker Dr Carolyn Coal. "The scarcity of affordable housing is a deepening national crisis in America. LGBT seniors face unique challenges as they are often forced back into the closet in retirement homes or separated from their significant others in assisted living facilities. A Place to Live: The Story of Triangle Square, profiles seven gay & lesbian seniors as they enter a lottery to secure a home in the newly constructed affordable housing building in Hollywood. Not all of them will get in."
http://ocequality.com/events/first-event-in-cal-state-fullerton-s-spring-thinking-queer
Feb 21 Tuesday 7:30pm, Irvine:
Cousins Club of OC: "Occupation Has No Future"
We will view a new feature length documentary, "Occupation Has No Future," which examines the occupation of the West Bank, and explores the struggle of Palestinians and Israelis against the occupation. Among others, the film features Israeli conscientious objectors, former soldiers, and Palestinian organizers. Discussion will follow. Please join us.
We meet at the Irvine Ranch Water District Offices, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave., between the 5 freeway and the 405. Exit at Sand Canyon and go to Waterworks Drive. Annual Cousin Club dues are $10. We would appreciate your support for 2012 if you have not already paid.
cousinscluboc.org
Feb 22 Wednesday 5:30-7:30pm, Newport Beach:
Save the California Commission on the Status of Women
Fairmont Hotel - 4500 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach CA
5:30 pm VIP Reception/6:30 pm General Reception
$125 individual ticket
Sponsorships: $5,000 Gold $3,000 Silver $1,000 Bronze
RSVP: Melahat at (949) 350-7733 or Melahat@canowfoundation.org
Or, click here to reserve your spot today!
Since the Governor has proposed eliminating the commission, the only way for the commission to continue their important work will be to receive private funds, which is what the February 22nd event is all about. Please join us for a special event with Geena Davis supporting the California Commission on the Status of Women!
Feb 22 Wednesday 6:30-8:30pm, Irvine:
Iran Sanctions - Legal Implications for Iranian Americans
UC Irvine - Humanities Gateway 1010
Panelists:
Farhad Alavi, Esq. Partner, BHFA Law Group, Washington, D.C.
Erich Ferrari, Esq. Principal, Ferrari Legal, PC, Washington, D.C.
Mehrnoush Yazdanyar, Yazdanyar Law Offices, Beverly Hills, CA
Zaher Fallahi, Attorney at Law & CPA, Costa Mesa, CA
Join us for a presentation by prominent experts about the recent OFAC sanctions against Iran and their implications for Iranian Americans. The panelists will discuss a range of topics, including: transferring funds to and from Iran for family transactions, importing and exporting, purchasing and selling property, and managing inheritances and investments.
This event is complimentary and open to the public.
Attorneys will be eligible to recieve one hour of MCLE credit
RSVP is required as space is limited. Please RSVP to oc.mcle@iaba.us
Feb 22 Wednesday 7-9pm, Irvine:
Occupy Orange County CA Phase 2 Reorganization General Meeting
@
Mimi's Cafe,
4030 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92604
We will be meeting in the room reserved for groups at Mimi's Cafe, 4030 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA. We have the room reserved beginning at 6:00 PM so that if anyone wants to take advantage of the Happy Hour that ends at 7:00 PM, you can come early and socialize.
The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM.
We will be discussing action initiatives that are already in progress, upcoming action initiatives as well as reforming committees. Our goal is to reform the committees so that the organizing for future events can be equally shared and require less time commitments.
Feb 23 Thursday 4-4:20pm, Costa Mesa: quick training for signature-gathering for the Millionaires Tax Initiative! All OCCUPIERS urged to attend! Newport-Mesa Federation of Teachers, 2900 Bristol, C107. Next to "The Lab."
Feb 23 Thursday 5:30pm, Newport Beach:
Newport Beach Women's Democratic Club
newportbeachwomensdemocraticclub.com
Victoria Johns Schoor, writer/producer Mary Tyler Moore/ Trapper John/ Central High: No Girls Allowed and former CEO and Democratic Party Fundraiser, Steve Myers will be our speakers starting at 6 PM. Mary says, Come as early as 5 to enjoy the sunset.
As always, bring food and drink for 2-4 and we will have plenty. Please RSVP to this Evite so Mary can plan for us.
See you there, Suzanne
Feb 23 Thursday 6-8pm, Costa Mesa:
OC Green Drinks
events are casual and agenda-free; they're just a great forum in which Orange County's growing demographic of eco-conscious professionals can have a drink, spark up a 'green' conversation and not be met with a blank look.
ocgreendrinks.org
2937 S. Bristol St, B102 Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Feb 23 Thursday 6-9pm, Irvine:
UCI Solidarity Social @ HG 1010
This event is intended to provide a space for people from multiple activist groups on campus (and for those currently unaffiliated) to come together and do something besides have meetings. Hopefully we can all get together and hang out, network, and have fun. Please invite anyone you think might be interested.
Also feel free to bring food items, so far there is a possibility of pizza and curry.
Feb 23 Thursday 6:30-8pm, Irvine:
Sharia: Fact or Fiction
Crystal Cove Auditorium, UC Irvine
What is Islamic (Sharia) Law? Is it barbaric? Backwards? Unjust? In Arabic, sharia literally means "path to the water source" and is used to describe
Islamic law. Sharia law is the legal framework that governs both public and private aspects of a Muslim's life, from diet to marriage to economics. As a
part of series events entitled, "Islam Awareness Month," the Muslim Student Union will be holding an event called "Explaining Sharia Law." Dr. Ammar
Kahf, (BA and MA in Islamic Jurisprudence, University of Amman, PhD in Islamic Studies, UCLA) will be giving a historic, academic, and contemporary
perspective on Islamic jurisprudence.
For more information, please visit www.ucimsu.com or email us at msu.uci@gmail.com
Feb 24 Friday 4:30-8pm, Buena Park: Candidate Academy at the UFCW 324 Hall, 8530 Stanton Ave., Buena Park. To be considered for endorsement by the Orange County Labor Federation, candidates must complete at least one academy session. Please RSVP to Joline Vela at (714) 385-1534, email: Info@oclabor.org. www.oclabor.org.
Feb 24 Friday 7:30-10:30pm, Irvine: Occupy OC's Fri Night Movie - "The World According To Monsanto" OCCUPY ORANGE COUNTY CA Resumes Friday Night Movie under the logo EVOLUTION is the REVOLUTION. We understand that education is the foundation of evolution. When people become educated they make better decisions. A true revolution is the result of evolution. We will be showing relevant movies every other Friday evening. To receive the location, please RSVP and we will email you the location. All attendees are requested to RSVP to attend. https://www.facebook.com/events/252770241464835/
Feb 25 Saturday 9-11am, Orange: Training for potential Democratic Central Committee members Want to take a leadership role in building our local Democratic Party? Run for the Orange County Democratic Central Committee! Regional Director, Steve Young is holding a how-to training on running and winning a seat on the Orange County Central Committee. Your help is needed in turning Orange County bluer. Meet at Carpenters Hall, 1916 Chapman Ave., Orange (corner of Chapman and Marks St.) Ouestions? Call Marion Pack, 949-922-3273
Feb 25 Saturday 11am, Newport Beach:
Remembering a Champion of Equality, a Colleague, a Friend
A founding OCEC member, Katherine Darmer, passed away Friday.
A service will be held this Saturday, 25 February at
11:00 AM
St Mark's Presbyterian Church,
2200 San Joaquin Hills Road,
Newport Beach, CA 92660
If you knew Katherine, then there's no need to explain what's been lost. If you didn't, then know this: She fought for you even though she did not know you. Her's was the voice we heard that spoke against marriage inequality, gave us hope and guidance for the future, and helped form a better community. As a founding member of OCEC, she was integral not only in creating an organization that promotes equality, but also in establishing a progressive force in Orange County.
As a law professor at Chapman University, she was a respected educator who challenged her students to think critically. As a fellow activist, she used her knowledge and experience in the legal field to seek justice and create change for issues like marriage inequality and government sanctioned torture. As a person, she was a caring wife and mother, a brilliant and driven colleague, and a thoughtful and inspiring friend.
We are deeply saddened by this loss to our OCEC family. Katherine was a strong, courageous, and brilliant advocate for the LGBT community and she will truly be missed by us all. She has our eternal gratitude and love for everything she did and for being exactly who she was. Our hearts and thoughts go out to her family.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in Katherine
Darmer's memory to the following 3 organizations:
Riverside Church, New York, NY
Princeton University
Orange County Equality Coalition
Parking is limited, please carpool if possible. If parking is not available,
please park at Fashion Island Shopping Center located directly across from
St. Mark Presbyterian Church.
stmarkpresbyterian.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=tXQzW8X0oxk%3d
Feb 25 Saturday 1-5pm, Irvine:
Occupy First Super General Assembly
1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92606
Let's take the power back! Join the initiative to establish a network of Occupy Credit Unions. Please share this invite and links with all your friends in The Occupy Movement. http://OccupyFCU.org/
Tentative Feb 25th Agenda
1:00 Orientation & Registration
- Initial Committee Placements
- Mingle/Collaborate
- Skit
1:30 Welcome & Mission
- FEC v. Citizens United
- Mission Statement Review
- Principles Review
- RSA Drive video
2:00 Committee Breakout
- working committee defs
- money definition
- Charter items review
- select group spokesperson
3:00 Assessment Panel
- Committee reports
- Panel evaluation
- Cash Awards
4:00 Closing Action
- open items
- next meeting schedule
- closing remarks
This is the tentative schedule which is subject to change before event. All comments welcomed.
Feb 25 Saturday 2-4pm, Santa Ana:
DeColores Queer Orange County
would like to invite you to our Spanish speaking support group for parents, friends and family of the Latino LGBTQ community. Come participate in talks and discussions in an open and confidential safe space.
@ The Gay & Lesbian Center OC 1605 N. Spurgeon St. Santa Ana, CA 92701
http://decoloresqueeroc.tumblr.com/post/18106953878/this-saturday-feb-25th-2pm
[update] Feb 25 Saturday 6-9:30pm, Yorba Linda:
Child's-Pace Foundation Child Care
Fundraiser Gala
Yorba Linda Community Center, Yorba Linda 92885.
$100 donation per person includes:
Dinner, Drink, Auction, & Entertainment
Special guest speaker
Eddie Rigdon
Founder of Water is Life
Contact Info: John LeVere (714) 557-7777
Donations sent to: 2845 Mesa Verde Dr. East Ste 1J, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
The Childs-pace Foundation, Inc is a non-profit 501( c )(3) Tax ID # 95-3317376
(Tickets purchased through January 22 will be matched by a special friend of Childs-pace.)
Purchase your tickets early by mail or online at http://childs-pace.org/ItsaboutME.aspx
[update] Feb 25 Saturday 6pm & 8:30pm, Santa Ana:
Stop Stealing Our Cars: The Documentary
Centro Cultural de Mexico (313 N. Birch Street, Santa Ana).
On May 1, 2011 the community of Santa Ana took to the streets to put a stop to the unjust impound practices. Stop Stealing Our Cars is the story of how the community came together through the power of art, music, and political will to fight for a common cause. The film documents the community's ourney toward a more just and fair policy, and shows the workings of a political system that would not easily give up a policy that generates millions in revenue for the state of California.
This is the premier screening of this documentary.
Stay for Q&A with the filmmakers and the Orange County May Day Coalition!)
Limited seating. RSVP:
www.stopstealingourcars.com
Feb 26 Sunday 8am-8pm, Fullerton:
Occupalooza
Good Music, Good Food, Good Vibe
8am Breakfast
9am meet @ North Justice Center
1275 North Berkeley Ave.,
Fullerton, CA 92832
Parking lot
10am March
Feb 26 Sunday 2pm, Irvine: OFA Irvine and CD 48 CA2NV Phone Bank Colony Clubhouse, 3611 South Mall Dr, Irvine, CA 92606 my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/phonebank/gppvgh
Feb 26 Sunday 2-4pm, Garden Grove:
The California DISCLOSE Act is coming back
... and only needs one more vote!
Will you help?
9472 Central Avenue,
Garden Grove, CA 92844
Please Register
For questions, send an email to Orange County coordinator David Sonneborn at OC-info@CAclean.org. The OC working group meets the third Sunday of every month at 2pm to 4pm, so if you can't make this meeting, mark the next one on your calendar! *** For February, the meeting will be a week later on 2/26 2-4pm. ***
Feb 26 Sunday 2-5pm, Long Beach:
Mr. David Cobb is bringing his message of freedom and defense of our inalienable rights, to Long Beach at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 5450 Atherton St.
Don't miss this dynamic, progressive speaker for the national "Move To Amend" the United States Constitution. Watch him in action and then tell your friends why they should get involved in this vital defense our our democracy. This issue is beyond bi-partisan this is a broad movement that everyone, except the ruling elite, needs to be aware of.
This is a free event, but you need
to RSVP today.
Please send an e-mail to info@ywcdc.com
Feb 26 Sunday 3-5pm: Reception in support of Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez' re-election campaign with Special Guest John Lewis, (D-GA-5). Congressman Lewis is often called "one of the most courageous persons the Civil Rights Movement ever produced." He has dedicated his life to protecting human rights, securing civil liberties, and building what he calls "The Beloved Community" in America. The event will be held at the Congresswoman's home - 3:00PM-5:00PM (address provided upon RSVP). Suggested contributions: $100 per individual - Supporter; $500 per individual - Co-Host. To RSVP and for further information - Karen Hinks - (714)839-4431 or khinks@loretta.org.
Feb 26 Sunday 4:30-6:30pm, Long Beach:
Move to Amend with David Cobb will visit OLB!
@ Soroptimist house csulb 1250 N Bellflower Bl Long Beach
Join David Cobb from Move to Amend for an action meeting to determine our community's response to the Supreme Court and what we can do to join the national movement to
Abolish Corporate Personhood!
occupylb.org
Feb 26 Sunday 4:30pm, Irvine:
Democrats of Greater Irvine "Priceless"
-- a prizewinning documentary about money in politics. It will provide you with plenty of interesting AND factutal talking points about why we must have campaign reform that gets rid of Citizens United, and allows for public financing. As you may know, sadly, the Supreme Court has also weighed in negatively on Arizona's public financing.
The Duck Club, IRWD San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary
Riparian View (enter from Campus Dr at University)
Irvine CA 92612
Feb 27-Mar 1 Monday 10am-Thursday 1:30pm, Irvine:
ASUCI EVP presents RADICAL RUSH WEEK
Monday: Are You Broke? Me too. Sh*t UCI Students Say.
*Join us from 10am to 3pm on ring road and tell us about your experiences dealing with the effects of tuition increases
*7pm Open Mic Night at the Flagpoles til 8:30
Tuesday: My Fees Are Hella High: Let's Find a Way to Fight.
*Come win prizes at our booth on ring road when you answer questions on the budget correctly.
* Learn from faculty as they talk about the budgets cuts and why the UC Regents keep raising our tuition and how these increases are against the California Master Plan!
Wednesday: Ethnic Studies: Get up! Stand up! Don't Give up the Fight!
*We will have a display on ring road from 10am to 3pm featuring photographs of past and present student movements.
*Screening of On Strike: Ethnic Studies at 7pm @ SSH100. Come learn about the history of UC Students' fight to bring Ethnic Studies classes to our universities and how we can continue that fight today!
Thursday: Rally @ the Flagpoles from 12pm-1:30pm
Feb 27 (4th Monday) 7pm, Orange: OC Democratic Central Committee Meeting Carpenters' Union Hall, 1916 W. Chapman Ave.
Feb 28 Tuesday 10am-3pm, Buena Park:
Free Training for
Southern California CARA members
and advocates for seniors, students,
and people with disabilities
UFCW Local 324 Auditorium, 8530 Stanton Blvd, Buena Park 90620
For more info and to RSVP for lunch, call (714) 244-7776.
The California Alliance for Retired Americans is sponsoring this one-day free training
so that you can learn ways to talk about the California budget crisis and develop
support for important revenue solutions that will be considered this year.
* Learn how to impact the State Budget and save essential programs;
* Continue our campaign to protect pensions, Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and
your retirement income;
* Find out how to get involved in electing leaders who will represent your interests and
support ballot measures that can help re-build California.
Please let us know at least one week before
the meeting if you need Spanish translation
during the meeting, other language materials,
alternate format materials, or ASL interpreters.
Feb 28 Tuesday 7-9pm, Westminster:
OC Peace Coalition General Meeting
ocpeace.org
WHERE:
Spires Restaurant,
13030 Goldenwest,
Westminster
WHO:
All interested people are invited, especially anyone who might
represent one of our member organizations.
We're likely to be planning for tabling, future actions,
or whatever business people want to bring up
(excluding any specific support of candidates or political parties).
Please bring your ideas, and be ready to step up and participate.
Feb 28 Tuesday 7-9pm, Orange: Quarterly Amnesty International Group 141/Orange monthly meeting Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange, 480 South Batavia Street
Feb 29 Wednesday 6am-6pm, Mira Loma:
Occupy Wall Mart
4100 Hamner Ave, Mira Loma, CA
occupywalmartf29.com
Join Occupy Riverside, Occupy Redlands, Occupy San Bernardino Valley, Occupy Los Angeles, Occupy Long Beach, Occupy Santa Ana and other Occupy groups in the region for the mass participatory direct action targeting Walmart's largest warehouse and distribution center.
We call on all area occupy movements and all people of conscience to join us on February 29 to take a stand for the human rights of workers, and against ALEC, Wal-Mart and the rest of the 1%.
Feb 29 Wednesday 7am, La Palma: Al White's OC-Rap annoucement The Orange County Recruitment Awareness Project (OC-Rap) Needs Volunteers!!! This month we are leafleting ("Do You Know Enough To Enlist?") Anaheim High Schools, targeting J.F.Kennedy H.S., 8281 Walker St., La Palma If you can spare an early 90 minutes, please contact: Betsy Martin BMartin125@comline.com or Al White 949-492-0571
Feb 29 Wednesday 11am-2pm, Irvine:
Women For: Orange County
Thoughts on Some Big Issues:
Money in Politics, Healthcare Reform, and
Whether or Not American Democracy Can Survive
Where Are We, Where Do We Want or Need to Be,
and How Do We Get There?
John M. Goodman, Ph.D.
Physicist, Inventor, and Concerned Citizen
Irvine Ranch Water District Duck Club, 5 Riparian Way, Irvine.
See on-line flyer here:
http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n590/jmgoodman1/Women_For_OC/2012Februaryflyerreducedresolution.png
Free and open to the public. Men are cordially invited.
Women For: is a volunteer, non-partisan, feminist organization dedicated to advancing Human & Civil Rights, Peace, Social Justice, Education, Health Care and the Environment.
For recorded information: 714 590 7804
womenforoc@aol.com http://www.womenfororangecounty.org
Feb 29 Wednesday 7pm, Irvine:
PDA (Progressive Democrats of America) OC Chapter Meeting
Panera Bread, 3988 Barranca Parkway,
Irvine, CA 92606
Contact: Dr Bill Honigman drbill@pdamerica.org
c: 949-246-6283
INTRODUCTIONS
NATIONAL
Debrief: Move to Amend, Elections, 99% Spring
IOTs conf calls, BBLVs/Actions
www.pdamerica.org NEW IMPROVED!!!
"Change Makes Change!"
REGIONAL
Debrief: SB810 "The Sell Out Six"/Disclose Acts
CDP/Prog Caucus- Convention debrief
NORMAN SOLOMON for Congress, update
LOCAL
Issues/Candidates
Occupy OC, OCDP, Dem Clubs, Discussion Grps
DFA, MoveOn, OFA, Issues Grps, OC Prog Summit
Actions, Announcements
WEEKLY ORANGE COUNTY PROGRESSIVE
OPEN DISCUSSION
NEXT MEETING Weds 3/28 7PM
Feb 29 Wednesday 7:30pm, Irvine:
The Rev. Canon Mary Moreno Richardson Coordinator for Hispanic Ministries
St. Paul's Cathedral, San Diego
Speaking on Immigration issues from the local level
The Rev. Canon Mary Moreno-Richardson is the Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry at St. Paul's Cathedral in San Diego and the first Latina priest ordained in the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. She is the creator and director of the Guadalupe Art Program, a spiritual empowerment program for Latina youth using art, dance and music. She serves as the Chaplain for victims of human trafficking with the ACTION NETWORK. She is on the National Committee of the Status of Women and has served as a delegate to the United Nations. She is an advocate for migrant's rights and also hosts a Spanish language radio program. She serves as a Chaplain in detention for undocumented youth and victims of human trafficking in San Diego. In 2009 she received the Uplifting Citizens of San Diego Tribute & Spirit award and the Interfaith Committee for Workers Justice: Voices 4 Justice Award.
4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 93604, 949-733-0220 www.iucc.org
MARCH
hideMar 1 Thursday noon-midnight, Irvine:
UCI Day of Action: DIY UCI! Resistance Fair!
@ UCI Flagpoles
This is a celebration of resistance. This is a celebration of our diversity, of our power as students, faculty, and workers. This is YOUR university, let's transform it. Let's redecorate. Let's teach each other what we want to teach. Let's have the discussions that we want to have. Let's share.
Please check out the following websites if you are interested in learning more about what is going on at the local, state, and national level.
http://ucineedsattention.blogspot.com/
(site specifically on what's going on in the humanities at UCI, and how it links in to the larger struggle against budget cuts and tuition increases).
http://teachthebudget.com/
(Awesome resource!)
http://teachthebudgetdotcom.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/teach_the_budget_february2012.pdf
(The crisis in 11 quick pages! take 10 minutes to read this!!!)
http://vimeo.com/7305165
(Why your tuition is rising, a wonderful video explaining the privatization of the University. Summary: the UC system receives a high rating on its bonds because it can always raise tuition. So lots of corporate interests invest in bonds--ever wonder why we get so many new buildings?--and in order to pay back those bonds, the regents "have to" raise tuition).
http://www.makebankspaycalifornia.com/monday_march_5th_occupy_the_capitol
(March 5th day of action in Sacramento! Let's go go go!)
https://www.facebook.com/events/372623716082032/
(UCI Week of Action from ASUCI!!!)
https://www.facebook.com/events/181609735275884/
(Day of Action UCLA! March 1st)
Mar 1 Thursday 4-9pm, Garden Grove:
Move to Amend mini-workshop
David Cobb, a fiery speaker, and former Green Party presidential candidate, will be facilitating a workshop
At the end of this training, participants will:
1) Understand the strategy and goals of the Move to Amend campaign
2) Be able to explain the concept of Corporate Personhood to others in their community to involve more people in their group and movement.
3) Be ready to organize with the Move to Amend affiliate group in their community or start a new group in their town.
Cost is sliding scale $30-$100 (some scholarships available). Payment required in advance to hold your spot.
If you have questions or would like to inquire about scholarship opportunities, please contact David Sonneborn.
drsonneb@gmail.com
(714) 390-4329 or (714) 289-9325
Mar 1 Thursday 6-9pm, Fullerton:
The Democrats of North Orange County (DNOC) meeting will host two dynamic young Democratic speakers: Jay Chen, CDP endorsed candidate for the 39th Congressional District; and Nick Anas, interim Executive Director of the Democratic Party of Orange County.
Businessman Jay Chen, the past-President of the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District in the San Gabriel Valley, was endorsed at the 2012 CA State Democratic Convention. OCYD Chair Nick Anas was appointed interim Executive Director of the DPOC at the January Central Committee meeting.
DNOC meets at the: Sizzler Restaurant, 1401 North Harbor Boulevard, Fullerton; Dinner at 6, Meeting begins at 7. Contact: Pete Anderson, petedem04@gmail.com
Mar 1 Thursday 6:30pm, Santa Ana: OC May Day Coalition meeting @ SEIU, 1200 N. Main St (esquina con Washington) Suite 900, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Park in structure and go through back door into lobby, take elevator up to 9th floor ocmdc.org
Mar 1 (1st Thursday) 6:30-9pm, Tustin: Orange County Interfaith Coalition for the Environment Planning Committee Meeting Aldersgate United Methodist Church 1201 Irvine Blvd., Tustin, CA The Planning Committee meets monthly to plan the annual Caring for Creation conference in addition to other, smaller events that take place throughout the year. For more information, please visit our website at ocice.org. The Orange County Interfaith Coalition for the Environment educates, raises awareness and empowers people to actively protect and preserve creation through responsible stewardship.
Mar 1 Thursday 7pm, Whittier:
Whittier Area Peace & Justice Coalition screening of Sick Around The World
http://www.WhittierPeace.org/index.htm#MovieNight
Special guest Dr. Bill Honigman will join us for an informed discussion after the film
St. Matthias Episcopal Church,
7056 Washington Ave., Whittier, CA 90602
In the CHASE ROOM this time
Mar 1 Thursday 7pm, Orange: The next meeting of the Orange County Chapter of Death Penalty Focus will be held on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. The location will be in classroom 4 of the Saint Joseph Center which is located at 480 South Batavia Street, Orange, California 92868. For further information on any event, please call 714-514-2771.
Mar 2 (1st Friday) 7-9pm, Orange:
Moving Pictures: Friday Night Film Series "70 X 7: The Forgiveness Equation"
The Forgiveness Equation derives its title from scripture (Matthew 18:21- 22). Peter asked Jesus
"how many times shall I forgive someone who harms me? Seven times?" And Jesus answered,
"No Peter, not seven times but seventy x seven." Two families challenge our rock-hard beliefs as they
share compelling stories that challenge our deeply rooted beliefs in revenge, retribution and forgiveness.
Speaking for themselves, the characters allow viewers to hear first hand how they have coped with unforeseen
bereavement, profound feelings of helplessness and rage, and for some, and a move towards reconciliation,
love and forgiveness.
Event is Free of Charge
St. Joseph Center, Mother Louis Room,
480 South Batavia St, Orange 92868.
http://www.sistersofstjosephorange.org/OUR_MINISTRIES/justice/film-series.php
6:30-7:00 P.M.: Gathering & Refreshments
7:00-9:00 P.M.: Film & Discussion
RSVP: (714) 633-8121 Ext. 7716
Justice@csjorange.org
[update] Mar 3 Saturday 1-4pm, Irvine:
Occupy First General Assembly
Saturday's General Assembly will be held in the Great Park instead of the Civic Center. It will be held in conjunction with Rebellious Truth's Rally & Concert immediately following at 5pm.
1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92606
Irvine Hangar 244 at the OC Great Park,
6690 Marine Way, Irvine, CA
Occupy 1.0 was about drawing attention to, and defining the nature of, the system of economic injustice too many of us face everyday. Occupy 2.0 is about that as well, but it also addresses solutions.
Occupy First is a 2.0 company with the "simple" mission of creating a financial system that puts People Before Profits. We believe Occupy Federal Credit Unions are on the path to that system. Occupy First is a business rooted in The Movement and dedicated to peacefully combating economic injustice by providing competitive alternatives which benefit The Many instead of enriching The Few.
We hope you join us.
OccupyFirst.org
Mar 3 Saturday 1:30pm, Irvine:
Americans United for Separation of Church and State with guest speaker Katherine Stewart, author of The Good News Club: The Christian Right's Stealth Assault on America's Children.
She will discuss her book and how she learned of national advocacy groups with a declared aim to "take back" America's public schools and repurpose them with a Fundamentalist Christian agenda. Katherine will be signing books which will be available for purchase.
Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Avenue.
Doors open 1:00 PM. au-oc.org; email: OrangeCountyAU@yahoo.com or call 714-299-4551.
Mar 3 Saturday 3-9pm, Irvine:
Queer Cultural Festival
Phoenix Grill,
G318 UCI Student Center, Irvine, CA 92697
Get your DIY on at IQ's annual Queer Cultural Festival!! This year's QCF will be hosted by Irvine Queers, ASUCI, The Green Initiative Fund, V-day UCI, and the Radical Student Union! This year's QCF will emphasize the importance of sustainability. Bring old and torn clothing, as well as broken electronics to exchange or repair them! There will be a suggested donation of $5.
3-6pm: DIY Crafting
-finger knitting
-Dress up corner with a clothing exchange and repair station, as well as makeup experts
-Rainbow anteater pillows!
-DIY electronics repair
-Friendship bracelets
-Graffiti wall
6pm-7pm: FREE Delicious Vegetarian Dinner and vegan, gluten-free dessert!
7pm-9pm: Open mic
Mar 3 Saturday 7:30pm, Anaheim: Emma's Revolution ~ CD Release & Benefit Concert for Grandma's House of Hope at the UU Church in Anaheim,at 511 S. Harbor Blvd. featuring music by the celebrated group emmas revolution. This is a benefit concert for Grandmas House of Hope. The Grandmas House of Hope Transitional Housing Program specializes in serving uniquely challenged women who may have difficulty finding a program. These "invisible populations" include human trafficking victims, breast cancer patients, and women with severe mental and physical disabilities.Call Jose at 714 925 5313 or Ann at 714 526 8240 for ticket information. More on emmas revolution: Dancing on the edge of folk and pop there's a revolution: emma's revolution. "Bold, profound, moving, hilarious and transformative." The sound of passion in "deftly-turned phrases," songs imbued with hope, warmth and the "power and drive" to turn tears into laughter, cynicism into action. A motivating force in intimate concerts and mass demonstrations, infused with inspiration from the legacy of music for social change, Pat Humphries and Sandy O's dynamic harmonies are multiplied by hundreds of thousands. Emma Goldman stood for everybody's right to beautiful, radiant things. Join the revolution!
Mar 4 Sunday 7-10, Santa Ana:
Dream Bike Ride 2012
Join the Dream Team Los Angeles, Orange County Dream Team, El Centro Cultural de Mexico, Solidarity Ink, and City of Lights for DREAM BIKE RIDE 2012!
50 mile ride from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
Starting in Orange County from El Centro Cultural de Mexico in Santa Ana with a ride kick off celebration and ending at Solidarity Ink in Lincoln Heights with a welcoming celebration.
This ride is in celebration of the passage of the California Dream Act in addition to connecting the immigrant rights movement with the biking community.
If you would like to participate please register online:
Copy and paste link to: http://bit.ly/A4i6TW
Facebook Invite: http://www.facebook.com/events/376021112412527/?ref=ts
Registration fee: Non-refundable $20 (includes snacks, lunch and dinner)
*Payments can be made online through the Pay Pal Link below or in person to Erick Huerta and/or Yenni Diaz if they can't be made online.
SAFETY WORKSHOP: This Sunday, February 18th from noon-2PM
Location: El Centro Cultural de Mexico
313 N. Birch Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Learn about bike safety; get any questions answered about the ride. If you can't make it this Sunday, a second workshop will be held in Los Angeles on the 26th of February, noon-2pm.
Any questions feel free to contact me at 714.791.5463 or email: quezalt@yahoo.com
Mar 4 (1st Sunday) 7:30am-5pm, Huntington Beach:
Arlington West Memorial
Our continuing efforts to remind the public of the cost of our wars and to
"bring Our Troops Home", keeps rolling along even as we look forward to the
removal of the last 'combat troops' from Iraq this month. Come help or just
visit.
We no longer have to load the crosses in the morning. Meet at the beach at
7:30AM to help unload the trailer and setup the crosses or 4:30PM to help take
it down.
We need to remind the public of the continuing conflicts and sacrifices, as well
as being there for service members and families in need of help.
We usually need the most help in the morning, though both morning and evening
are critical.
We meet up at the beach around/after 7:20 and start the setup of the field of
crosses and other items. Depending upon number of helpers this can take 30
minutes or over two hours. "Many hands make for light and fast work". Take down
goes much quicker than setup. Due to the short days we will likely start
breakdown a bit earlier at about 4:30PM and hopefully have everything back in
the trailer before 5:15.
Please let me know if you are coming this Sunday by replying to
ocvfpaw@gmail.com, but you, of course, are welcome without replying first.
Mar 4 Sunday 11:30am-3pm, Irvine:
MoveOn Organizing Meeting & Potluck Lunch
Kate's Place,
6 Gold Bluff,
Irvine, CA 92604
We plan on having our potluck lunch from 11:30am to 12:30pm and our organizing meeting from 12:30pm to 3pm.
This is a perfect time to get together for our Council's organizing meeting -- a couple weeks after the "Inside Job" party, to regroup, touch base about new people we've reached out to join our Council, and to make preliminary plans for the 99% Spring April 9 - 15 trainings.
Come with creative ideas that can make an impact on shifting politics-as-usual towards our progressive causes.
Please signup for this event here: http://pol.moveon.org/event/meeting/127402
Mar 4 Sunday 1pm, Irvine:
Celebrate the end of the SA Zoo Elephant Rides with a Vegan Potluck
meetup.com/aprl-oc/events/48348012
Join Animal Protection & Rescue League (APRL) for a Potluck to celebrate the end of the Elephant rides at the SA Zoo. The fun starts at 1:00 pm with a Vegan potluck at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park, 4 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92606
Please bring a vegan dish (no meat, eggs, dairy or honey) and whatever you want to drink. Thank you to everyone who helped fight for the elephants and rallied to get the rides stopped at the SA Zoo!
Mar 4 Sunday 2pm, Irvine:
Donna Gilmore will explain the Nuclear Power
Initiative Statute, 11-0042
Ms. Gilmore is a data center manager and
designer, researcher, systems analyst, and prolific
blogger who authors the important San Onofre
Safety blog found at http://sanonofresafety.org.
Donna is a founding member of San Clemente
Green, a local activist group dedicated to
increasing the public knowledge about nuclear
energy.
Donna is the State Initiative Coordinator for
the Nuclear Initiative that is gathering signatures
for the State ballot, an initiative ballot proposition
that will close the San Onofre and Diablo Canyon
Nuclear Generating Stations until a permanent
storage solution can be implemented to address
the tons of "temporarily" stored radioactive waste
at the two California nuclear power stations.
Green Party of Orange County meets at the
Irvine Ranch Water District:
15600 Sand Canyon Ave. in the City of Irvine
(about half-way between the 5 and 405 freeways)
If you can share a ride or need a ride to our
meeting, please contact
Bea Tiritilli: tiritilligreen@sbcglobal.net.
Mar 4 Sunday 4-5pm, Irvine:
Healthcare for All CA Orange County Chapter: cha FOR TEA FUNDRAISER
4187 Campus Dr. Irvine, CA 92612 M-173
$1.00 will be donated
with every LARGE size
drink purchased. Not
valid with other
promotions. Must
present flyer at time
of purchase.
Mar 6 Tuesday 6:30pm, Laguna Beach: Transition Laguna Beach monthly meeting & potluck Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St. Anne's Drive at Glenneyre. Our gathering that covers TLB's food and gardening issues. Attend if you'd like to help out at our garden installs or get on the list for a garden of your own. Bring a healthy potluck dish or beverage to share. This is an open meeting, and new members are always welcome- bring your friends! For more info: tlbfoodinfo@gmail.com
Mar 6 Tuesday 7pm, Laguna Woods:
Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods Village - "Erosion Of The U.S. Federal Tax And Government Policy"
Clubhouse 7,
E-mail: cclagunawoodsvillage@gmail.com
Website: lagunawoodsvillage.com/section.cfm?id=493
(under Clubs and Club Webpages)
Members free
Visitors: $3 donation requested
Mar 7-8 Wednesday 10am-Thursday 5pm, Fullerton:
Green Living Fundraiser
CSUF Quad
Students ACT (Advocating Civic Transformation) will be having a fundraiser for the Social Justice Summit, which will be on April 14th this year.
Green Living is a thrift store-like environment, promoting the recycling of second hand clothing, shoes, books, movies, music, etc. at very affordable prices for students.
If you want to donate any unwanted item for Green Living, we are more than willing to take them off of your hands! Just drop them off at the Volunteer and Service Center, in TSU Room 2 or any of the project directors (Nick, Kenny, Harpreet, Zeena, and Karley) can take them from you.
For more information or questions, please call the Volunteer and Service at (657)278-7623 or email us at volunteer@fullerton.edu.
One person's trash is another person's treasure!
Mar 7 Wednesday 11:30am, Orange:
"The Power of Protest and of M. Katherine B. Darmer: Homophobia, Misogyny, and the Day the Westboro Baptist Church Came to The OC"
GLAD's Project for LGBTQ Rights and Feminism presents Dr. Karyl E Ketchum,
OCEC board member.
The event will begin with a moving video tribute to honor and celebrate the civil rights advocacy, scholarship, community organizing and outreach work and legacies of recently passed Professor M. Katherine B. Darmer.
The event will begin Wednesday with lunch at 11:30a.m. in Kennedy Hall Rooms 237A/B. The presentation will begin at noon. This is a free event, but tickets must be obtained for entry from Ms. Debra Basco, CUSOL Receptionist, located in the Law School lobby. Tickets may be reserved by telephone at 714.628.2500.
Chapman Law School,
One University Drive,
Orange, CA 92886
Mar 7 Wednesday 7pm, Costa Mesa:
Democracy for America-Orange County with Lori Vandermeir, President of the Orange County Chapter, National Organization of Women.
Lori will discuss current nationwide attacks on women's rights and how progressive groups can effectively respond. For more info on NOW in Orange County, visit nowoc.org. Moderator: Melahat Rafiei. Social time - 6:15; meeting starts at 7:15. Please send requests to make an announcement by email to Susan Kopicki by Monday precdeding the meeting.
Karl Strauss Brewery, 901 South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa, 92626. Contact Susan Kopicki at sckopicki@gmail.com.
Mar 7 Wednesday 7:30-8:30pm, Costa Mesa:
Greenpeace Campaign Action Night
Kick off our push to end deforestation in the Paradise Rainforest of Indonesia. To prep yourself for this meeting you can read Asia Pulp and Paper Under Investigation Part Two: The Ramin Paper Trail (http://www.greenpeace.org/international/en/publications/Campaign-reports/Forests-Reports/The-Ramin-Paper-Trail/)
Please bring a food or drink (no alcohol) to share and let us know what you will be bringing! We'll provide plates, cups and utensils.
2428 Newport Blvd. Ste #7, Costa Mesa, CA
Mar 8 Thursday 6:30pm, Huntington Beach: Drinking Liberally huntingtonbeach@drinkingliberally.org King's Fish House, 7691 Edinger Avenue, Huntington Beach , CA 92647
Mar 8 Thursday 6:30pm, Santa Ana: OC May Day Coalition meeting @ SEIU, 1200 N. Main St (esquina con Washington) Suite 900, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Park in structure and go through back door into lobby, take elevator up to 9th floor ocmdc.org
[location change] Mar 8 Thursday 7pm, Santa Ana:
Orange County Young Democrats
This month's meeting will be held at ORIGINAL MIKE'S
100 South Main Street, Santa Ana, CA
On the Corner of Main and First Street
7 pm Mixer / Meeting
8 pm Dance Party
Mar 9 Friday 6:45-9pm, Anaheim:
Program for Progressives: "San Onofre: a Radioactive Waste Dump", Marion Pack
Community networking begins at 6:45 p.m., featured program at 7:15 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim, 511 S. Harbor Blvd., 92805.
Mar 9 Friday 8pm, Irvine:
"Israel: Peace, Politics, Religion, Iran and The Economy"
will be some of the issues addressed by Israeli diplomats and CEOs when the Merage Foundation brings back to University Synagogue the latest elite group of Merage Israeli Fellows.
Each time that a group of these gifted Israeli leaders visit UCI for a two-week intensive seminar in international business, they spend Shabbat at University Synagogue and we are so fortunate. This is a rare opportunity to hear and meet "the best and the brightest" of Israel. Rabbi Rachlis will dialogue with them and all those in attendance will have the opportunity to ask questions as well, both at Shabbat dinner and at services
University Synagogue,
3400 Michelson Dr., Irvine, CA 92612
949-553-3535 / 949-553-4034 (Fax) - www.universitysynagogue.org
[moved] Mar 10 Saturday, Fullerton:
Occupalooza Moved to Feb 26
Mar 10 9-11am, Lake Forest:
Assemblyman Wagner Invites You to a Lake Forest Community Coffee
Sizzler Restaurant,
23501 El Toro Road
Lake Forest, CA 92630
A Q&A session will take place where residents can ask questions and give their input on the direction of California.
Please RSVP to Sam.Han@asm.ca.gov or call (949) 863-7070 for more information.
Mar 10 9am-1pm, Santa Ana:
Walk With Julio
Join us as we walk local neighborhoods and talk about how we will create better jobs, funding for education and maintain a safe community
Julio Perez For Assembly 2012 Campaign Office,
1651 E. 4th Street, Suite 117, Santa Ana, CA
[canceled] Mar 10 Saturday 10am-noon, Irvine:
OC Peace Coalition General Meeting Canceled
So that people can attend Women OccupyLA which has been endoresed by OCPC
Mar 10 11am-6pm, Los Angeles:
Women OccupyLA
for the Caring of People & the Planet
End Poverty, War, Separation of Families
Welfare is Our Right! A Living Wage for All Our Work Everywhere!
To mark International Women's Day
The 99% Will Circle LA City Hall,
Followed by Speak Out and Rally on the West Steps of City Hall
at 1pm. We refuse to be exploited in any by the 1% and their thieving friends! Every grievance against this system deserves a collective response. For info and to help plan, contact 323-276-9833 or la@allwomencount.net.
Mar 10 Saturday 1pm, Laguna Woods:
Our New Health Care Legislation
Affordable Health Care Act:
The Untold Story
SPEAKER:
Dr. Toni Sullivan, Nurse Scientist and Public Health Scientist
Formerly, Professor and Founding Chairperson of Nursing, USC
CLUBHOUSE 1
MAIN LOUNGE
cclagunawoodsvillage@gmail.com
Event Sponsors: American Association of University Women, Laguna Woods Village Chapter;
Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods Village; Laguna Woods Democratic Club;
National Conference of Jewish Women, Laguna Woods Village Chapter; Unifem
Click here for a flyer with all the details!
Mar 10 Saturday 2-4pm, Santa Ana:
OCcupy OC Unity Meeting
Meeting of local occupations to discuss strategy, actions, and continued unity.
Santa Ana Civic Center, 630 N. Broadway
Near the intersection of W. Civic Center Drive and North Broadway at the Airplane monument.
Mar 10 Saturday 2-4pm, Orange:
"The Healthcare Movie" with Kiefer Sutherland
Teamsters Local 952, 140 South Marks Way, Orange, CA 92868
Join Campaign for a Healthy California (CHC) groups as they promote a single payer healthcare system by showing this great movie. Learn how Canada was able to get a single payer system and how it actually works!
2P Refreshments and Introductions, 2:30P Movie, 3:45 P Discussion, Dr Bill Honigman, moderator, Campaign for a Healthy Calif Orange Co Region Co-coordinator
Mar 10 Saturday 6-9pm, San Clemente:
Remembrance of Nuclear Disaster at Fukushima
San Clemente Community Center
Guest speakers: Mothers from Fukushima, Kyle Thiermann (Surfing for Change) and others TBA.
Documentary screening, "Fukushima Never Again"
Candlelight procession on Avenida Del Mar to honor those impacted by the natural and man-made disaster at Fukushima.
There will be actions worldwide to remember one of the worst commercial nuclear power accidents which is still on-going. San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station is at the southern tip of Orange County and like Fukushima, it sits at the Ocean's edge with active earthquake faults near-by. Questions? Contact Gary Headrick, 949-412-3366.
Mar 10 Saturday 6-9pm, Irvine:
Reclaim Democracy: "A Crude Awakening: The Oil Crash "
Bring a healthy snack to share, we will provide hot and cold drinks. Join us for an essential film and a lively discussion.
at The Irvine Ranch Water District Headquarters,
15600 Sand Canyon Ave.
6:00 PM: Gathering, chatting and munching.
6:30 PM: A Crude Awakening: The Oil Crash
8 PM: Discussion: "We're running out and we don't have a plan."
Mar 10 Saturday 6:30pm, Laguna Woods:
"Who Does She Think She Is" screening hosted by UN Women.
The film features the lives of five artists and spotlights the problematic intersections that exist between mothering and creativity, partnering and independence, economics and art. The cost of $15 will include both the screening and a reception. For more information, contact CeCe Sloan at ccsloa@gmail.com.
Laguna Woods Clubhouse 1
Mar 11 Sunday 12:30-3pm, San Clemente:
Occupy San Onofre!
Near south gate of nuclear power plant on Basilone Road, San Clemente
Gather 12:30 p.m.; Program and demo 1-3 p.m.
March 11, 2012 marks the anniversary date of Fukushima--the worst nuclear accident in the world's history--and it is still ongoing and getting worse. With the recent accidents at San Onofre Nuclear Waste Generating Station, NOW is the time to demonstrate our opposition to nuclear power!
Limited parking at San Onofre State Beach Park, $15 per car. We suggest carpooling. If you are coming and organizing a bus from your area, please check with us about drop-off and parking options.
If your organization would like to endorse this event, please contact us at carolj@igc.org or 760-390-0775
info@citizensoversight.org or call 619-820-5321 or carolj@igc.org or 760-390-0775
More details and updated info posted at http://www.copswiki.org/Common/M11SanOnofreProtestAndRally
or contact info@citizensoversight.org or call 619-820-5321 or carolj@igc.org or 760-390-0775
or Marcia Patt, marciapatt@cox.net
Mar 11 Sunday 1:30pm, Irvine:
Humanists of OC: Jennifer Koontz: Are religious people healthier?
Jennifer has a PhD in Developmental Psychology from UC Riverside. She is a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute for Memory Impairment and Neurological Disorders (MIND) at U.C. Irvine and does research for the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center there. She also teaches
biopsychology at Orange Coast College and has been there for 6 years.
Irvine Ranch Water District,
15600 Sand Canyon Ave.,
Irvine, CA 92618
meetup.com/OCHumanists/events/47351812
Mar 11 Sunday 3-5pm, Tustin: OC Global Warming Committee Meeting Please attend and join in the discussion at REI, 2962 El Camino Real, Tustin. We meet in the REI Meeting Room inside the store meetup.com/Irvine-Global-Warming-Group/events/53607982
Mar 11 Sunday 5pm, Buena Park: 47th Annual Farm Worker Winter Celebration, with Keynote Speaker Christine Chavez UFW leader and granddaughter of Cesar Chavez. Dinner is $20 contribution per person with a prepaid reservation or $25 at the door. Reservations for dinner are requested by Tuesday, March 6. All proceeds will be given to the United Farm Workers. Please indicate with check the names of people planning to attend. For reservations, call Nadene Ivens at 714/526-7422 for prepaid reservation. Make check payable to UFW and mail to Nadene at 1229 Crestview, Fullerton 92883. To donate auction items, call Tina Laine at 714/565-7855. Social hour and silent auction browsing, 5pm; dinner, 6pm; program, 7pm.
[postponed] Mar 12 Monday 7pm, Huntington Beach:
Plan mtg.for occupy fundraiser Postponed
to raise funds for Occupy LB, OC and Santa Ana
Contact: Pat Alviso at 562-833-8035 or e-mail mfsooc@earthlink.net
Mar 13 Tuesday 3pm, Irvine:
The Göttingen Approach: Creating Renewable Energy
Communities in Germany and Testing a Psychological Hypothesis
Engineering Hall 2430
Colloquia (UCI Bldg. 308)
Dr. Peter Schmuck is a professor at the Department of Biology at the Georg-Elias-Mueller
Institute of Psychology at the University Goettingen. He is a member of the interdisciplinary
Centre of Sustainable Development, the Institute of Bioenergy and Regional Development,
the German Society for Psychology, the Network Agency of Sustainability Projects at
Universities, and the International Knowledge Network for Sustainable Development. He
also is a visiting professor at the Institute of Psychology and Labour Sciences at Berlin
University of Technology.
Mar 13 Tuesday 5:30-7:30pm, Fullerton:
Second Event in Cal State Fullerton's Spring "Thinking Queer" Speaker Series
Cal State Fullerton campus, 264 McCarthy Hall
University of California President's Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. Toby Beauchamp, UC San Diego, Department of Communication, will be discussing his article, "None Shall Pass: Transgender Studies and the Politics of Mobility"
http://ocequality.com/events/second-event-in-cal-state-fullerton-s-spring-thinking-queer
Mar 14 Wednesday Noon, Anaheim:
DFOC luncheon honoring
Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez,
Candidate for re-election to what is now called the 46th Congressional District!
Disneyland Hotel, 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
RSVP DEADLINE: March 12
There is no charge for lunch for DFOC Members current with their membership dues -- just RSVP, so that we can order your lunch!
Non-Member tickets are $45.00 and can be reserved here:
secure.actblue.com/page/dfocevent
For questions or to RSVP, please contact Henry Vandermeir, Executive Director,
at (714) 979-4436 or via email at info@dfoc.com.
Mar 14 Wednesday 4-7pm, Fullerton:
Join Sharon Quirk-Silva for her annual St. Patrick's Day Event and the 65th Assembly Campaign Kick Off.
Steamers Cafe,
138 W Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832-1809
Mar 14 Wednesday 5-7pm, Newport Beach:
Protest John Boehner/Dana Rohrabacher/Ed Royce/John Campbell/Ken Calvert
The Island Hotel, 690 Newport Center Drive,
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Lets be there to give them all a very WARM Progressive welcome!
pol.moveon.org/event/99communitybuild/128152
Mar 14 Wednesday 5-6pm, Irvine:
NOW board meeting
Irvine Ranch Water District - 15600 Sand Canyon Avenue, Irvine
We'll be discussing the upcoming women's documentary screening
Mar 14 Wednesday 6pm, San Juan Capistrano: South OC Democrats: Linh Tran-Administrator For The Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force This month's meeting features: Linh Tran who will be speaking about the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force. She has been involved with human trafficking since 2005 that spans from Europe, Asia, and the United States. Please join us for our buffet dinner, which includes salads, entree, side dishes,dessert and beverage,(tax and tip included). Dinner served 6-7 P.M. Members $17 dinner, Non members $20. Meeting only at 7 P.M. Members $3.00, Non members $5. RSVP'S are required for dinner or meeting only. Reservationsc are due by Sunday March 11, 2012 to Kenton Cooper at kenton805@cox.net. San Juan Capistrano Community Center, 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano 92675..
Mar 14 Wednesday 6-9pm, Fullerton: "Forks Over Knives" - Movie Night McCarthy Hall 512, CSUF
Mar 14 Wednesday 6:30-8pm, Irvine:
Tax Issues For The LGBT Community
Join the Orange County Lavender Bar Association for an evening with Mark Powell, Wendy Hartmann, and Francine Lipman exploring tax issues affecting the LGBT community.
Room EDU 1111
School of Law - University of California, Irvine
Directions: http://www.law.uci.edu/directions.html%3Cbr%20/%3E
Reception to follow: Steelhead Brewery
http://steelheadbrewery.com/irvine.htm%3Cbr%20/%3E
SPONSORED BY:
Orange County Equality Coalition
PFLAG
Men Alive
Mar 14 Wednesday 7pm, Laguna Beach:
Laguna Beach Democratic Club with Dr. Bill Honigman, "Healthcare Reform: The Struggle for Economic and Social Justice Continues".
Dr. Honigman is a full-time practicing emergency room doctor. He is also co-coordinator for the California for a Healthy California, Orange County Regional group. He will discuss the political and practical considerations of the ongoing struggle for economic and social justice in healthcare.
Questions? Call Marion at 949-922-3273
Universalist Fellowship, 429 Cypress Dr., Laguna Beach, CA 92651
lagunabeachdemocraticclub.com
Mar 14 Wednesday 7pm, Huntington Beach: 72nd Assembly Democratic Alliance at the IAMAW District Lodge, 5402 Bolsa Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92647. The meeting starts at 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm). Our guest speaker is Sal Tinajero, Santa Ana City Councilman. 72ndada.com
Mar 14 Wednesday 7pm, Laguna Woods:
Laguna Woods Democratic Club:
Clubhouse 3, Dining Room 2.
SPECIAL GUEST: SAMEER ASHAR
CLINICAL LAW PROFESSOR, UCI
IMMIGRATION - A POLARIZING ISSUE
Meeting includes club business, legislative action, a raffle and refreshments.
Members free; Guests $2 at the door.
Please bring nonperishable food for South County Outreach. Thanks.
For more information on this meeting, contact Sue Dearing 855-6965.
Mar 15 Thursday 4-7pm, Irvine:
MoveOn: Save Our Homes Rally
@ Bank of America, John Wayne Airport,
18622 Mac Arthur Blvd,
Irvine, CA 92612
join us in calling on President Obama to stand with the 99% and take on the housing crisis.
pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=128103
Mar 15 Thursday 5:30-7:30pm, Santa Ana:
Julio Perez for Assembly early St. Patrick's Celebration
Kick up your heels, do a little jig and join us for an early St. Patrick's Day Celebration! We will be celebrating at the home of (ret.) Senator Joe & Diane Dunn from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.
If you are unable to join us, consider giving a donation online by following this link.
https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/julioperez2012
Home of Senator Joe & Diane Dunn,
1911 North Heliotrope , Santa Ana, CA
Mar 15 Thursday 6-9pm, Capistrano Beach: Progressives of South Orange County - Food USA: Prospects for local and organic will meet at the San Clemente Community Market Co-Op (1506 Calle Valle) and hear from Sam Olmstead, Founder and President who will discuss "Food USA." This is a pot luck so BYO food and drink for the social hour at 6. SCNJ66@yahoo.com
Mar 15 Thursday 6:30pm, Santa Ana: OC May Day Coalition meeting @ SEIU, 1200 N. Main St (esquina con Washington) Suite 900, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Park in structure and go through back door into lobby, take elevator up to 9th floor ocmdc.org
Mar 15 Thursday 6:30-9:30pm, Costa Mesa:
Costa Mesa City Charter: What's The Truth?
@ Neighborhood Community Center, 1845 Park Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
The proposed charter has the potential to be the biggest change in Costa Mesa's history, affecting every Costa Mesa resident, business, and property owner for decades to come.
What will the charter mean for our community? Our neighborhoods? Our pocketbooks?
Find out what will change and what won't -- and what could change depending on the wishes of a current or future city council. Learn how becoming a charter city could:
* Affect Land Use decisions and the ability of residents to challenge those decision
* Make Public Works Projects MORE Expensive while doing nothing about the City's pension obligation
* Affect Future Elections
Learn about the dangers of what the charter DOESN'T say.
Sponsored by Costa Mesans for Responsible Government (CM4RG), a grass-roots group of citizens dedicated to preserving our city.
Mar 16 Friday 5-7pm, Santa Ana:
Orange County is Coming Out of The Shadows
@ Sasscer Park
Join the Orange County DREAM Team, other organizations across the state, and immigrants across the country in the Coming Out of The Shadows Week of Action!
Mar 17 Saturday 9:30-11am, Laguna Hills:
The 1st Annual South OC People's Prayer Breakfast
ALL of God's People are invited for food, prayer and inspiration celebrating God's inclusive, generous and reconciling Dream for the world. This year's theme is Our God Is Undocumented. After all, God's People ALWAYS give privilege to the oppressed, marginalized and bullied so it will be a meal to feast and focus on the Least of These. Suggested donation is $10. All proceeds will go to give dignity and hope to our immigrant brothers and sisters. Let's eat & drink our way into God's new world!
St. George's Episcopal
23802 Avenida de la Carlota, Laguna Hills,
registration site:
events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=skdq5rhab&oeidk=a07e5ljsadvd9bb0aee
Mar 17 Saturday 1-3pm, Huntington Beach:
Greenpeace: Save Sumatran Tigers!
Barnes & Noble at Bella Terra
Barnes and Noble sells books made with paper from Asia Pulp and Paper, notorious forest destroyers recently caught pulping the endangered and internationally protected ramin tree. Ramin grow in the Paradise rainforest and peatlands of Indonesia, habitat for the last 400 Sumatran tigers on earth.
We'll engage shoppers about the issues and ask them to do text message petitions. Please familiarize yourself with the campaign ahead of time as much as possible. Here's a link to a video: http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/en/campaigns/forests/app/ramin/ Here is a link to the full report: http://www.greenpeace.org/international/en/publications/Campaign-reports/Forests-Reports/The-Ramin-Paper-Trail/
We are ordering shirts for this event, but please bring a black or orange shirt in case we don't have enough or don't have your size.
Come help prepare posters and other materials at the Campaign Action Night on Wednesday March 14,2012 from 7:30-8:30 PM!!!
[rescheduled] Mar 18 Sunday 11am-5pm, Santa Ana:
1st International Women's Day Festival
rescheduled to Mar 24
Mar 18 Sunday 4pm, Mission Viejo:
screening of "The Empty Chair - Death Penalty - Yes or No".
Join us for a lively but CIVIL discussion of the death penalty after the movie.
Tapestry Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 23436 Madero #140, Mission Viejo.
Questions? tapestrysocialaction@gmail.com Free
Mar 19 Monday 6-8pm, Anaheim:
Immigration as a Moral Issue
Understanding the Causes of Migration
Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim,
511 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim CA 92805
Mar 19 Monday 7pm, Mission Viejo: Canyon Democrats Club - Our speaker will be Fran Sdao, She will be speaking on the future of education funding in California. Location: Norman Murray Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo - Online: canyondemocrats.org
Mar 20 (3rd Tuesday) 5:30-7pm, Orange:
Peace Vigil by MFSO and Code Pink
the
OC chapter of Military Families Speak Out
have resumed monthly peace vigils at the Orange Circle, Glassell & Chapman
These vigils will be held on the 3rd Tuesdays
of each month from 5:30-7:00 pm.
Mar 20 Tuesday 7pm, Irvine: Sierra Club Conservation Committee Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of Odd months. Irvine Ranch Water District Duck Club, 5 Riparian Way, Irvine.
Mar 20 Tuesday 7:30pm, Irvine:
Cousins Club of OC: "The Plight of the Palestinian People"
Our speaker is Don Weir, a retired physician, who recently returned from a group tour of Israel-Palestine led by a pastor. The group met with Palestinians on the West Bank, visited children's schools, and also talked with an Israeli attorney. Discussion will follow. Please join us for an interesting and informative evening.
We meet at the Irvine Ranch Water District Offices, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave., between the 5 freeway and the 405. Exit at Sand Canyon and go to Waterworks Drive. Annual Cousin Club dues are $10. We would appreciate your support for 2012 if you have not already paid.
cousinscluboc.org
Mar 21 Wednesday 7pm, Santa Ana: API Democrats of OC APIDOC's Monthly Mtg will be tonight at 7:00 PM at Bistro 400 in Santa Ana. We will be having elections and discussing our upcoming endorsements. Hope you can join us!
Mar 22 Thursday 6-10pm, Santa Ana:
OC Green Drinks
8 Steers,
3751 S Harbor Blvd. Ste C,
Santa Ana, CA 92701
OC Green Drinks events are casual and agenda-free; they're just a great forum in which Orange County's growing demographic of eco-conscious professionals can have a drink, spark up a 'green' conversation and not be met with a blank look.
http://www.ocgreendrinks.org/
Mar 22 Thursday 6:30pm, Santa Ana: OC May Day Coalition meeting @ SEIU, 1200 N. Main St (esquina con Washington) Suite 900, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Park in structure and go through back door into lobby, take elevator up to 9th floor ocmdc.org
Mar 24 Saturday 10am-1pm, Santa Ana:
Democratic Party of Orange County PDI Online Campaign Center Basic Training
@ Orange County Employees Association,
830 N. Ross St., Santa Ana, CA 92701
DPOC Executive Director Nick Anas and California Democratic Council President Henry Vandermeir will conduct the training. They will be covering the basics of the new system. Subjects will include voter lookup, targeting voters, building phone/walk lists and data entry.
Please note that the DPOC cannot provide user access to the voter file to non-DPOC entities. We will be able to answer any questions for clubs/central committee members who are eligible to receive user access.
Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Please RSVP Nick at nick@ocdemocrats.org at your earliest convenience.
Thank you!
http://www.politicaldata.com/Pages/OCC.aspx
Mar 24 Saturday 11:30am, Anaheim:
Join us for a March and Gathering entitled
Replace the Death Penalty with Life: Support SAFE California,
to be held at the Religious Ed Congress at the Anaheim Convention Center
immediately following Fr. Greg Boyle's talk in the Convention Arena
The event is co-sponsored by
• The Archdiocese of Los Angeles Office of Restorative Justice
• Office of Justice and Peace, Archdiocese of Los Angeles
• SAFE CALIFORNIA
• The Catholic Mobilizing Network
• Death Penalty Focus
• California People of Faith Working against the Death Penalty
• The Diocese of Orange Office of Respect Life, Justice and Peace
• The Dead Man Walking School Theatre Project
• The California Province of the Society of Jesus
• Pax Christi
• JustFaith Ministries
We will proceed along a path to the Grassy Knoll. Students from Mater Dei High School will present a dramatic reading from the Dead Man Walking School Theatre Project. Newman Centers and Campus Ministers from Southern CA Colleges and Universities that send delegations to the Religious Ed Congress have been invited to get the word out through their students, so this event will create a groundswell of solidarity and prophetic witness for life.
This is our moment: we are closer than ever to replacing the broken and dysfunctional death penalty in California!
Mar 24 Saturday noon-5pm, Santa Ana:
1st International Women's Day Festival
@ French & 4th St. Santa Ana. CA 92701 (Santa Ana Plaza)
We will honor women with live performances, art, poetry, group presentations and more. Opening ceremony - Danza Heuyati Wawawna, plus live music, poets, short play about Digna Ochoa. Enjoy vendors and organization displays. For information,
comiteprodemocracia@gmail.com
Mar 24 Saturday 1pm, Santa Ana:
Occupy First General Assembly
@ Starbucks, 4th & Broadway
In conjunction with the OC County-wide GA.
Mar 24 Saturday 1pm, Fullerton:
Saluting Women's History Month with a New Film
Join Orange County NOW as we debut "No Girls Allowed"
- a new documentary about girls breaking barriers at an all-boys public school. Filmmakers will participate in a Q&A following the screening.
Cal State Fullerton 1406 Stephen G Mihaylo Hall (SGMH)
Mar 24 Saturday 2-4pm, Santa Ana:
OCcupy OC Unity Meeting
Meeting of local occupations to discuss strategy, actions, and continued unity.
Santa Ana Civic Center, 630 N. Broadway
Near the intersection of W. Civic Center Drive and North Broadway at the Airplane monument.
Mar 25 Sunday Noon, Orange:
Chapman University's Walk Against Violence,
also known as "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes"
every year brings together the men of Chapman University to don high heels and walk to Old Towne Orange Plaza and back to Chapman University's Attallah Piazza. It's their way of speaking out against rape, sexual assault and other violent acts that target women.
They do this to take a public stand against the violence that takes place every day. The men of Chapman know that the best way to stop violence against women is to get men to stop inflicting it upon them.
The men of Chapman put on high heels and literally "put themselves in women's shoes" demonstrating their support and commitment to end the violence. We hope that you will support their efforts. We invite you to come out and walk along side of them. ( No volunteers needed, just come out and support)
To sign up: http://www.chapman.edu/studentLife/PEER/herShoes/default.asp
Mar 25 Sunday 5-7pm, Irvine:
Democrats of Greater Irvine "Sick Around the World"
irvinedemocraticaction.org
The Duck Club, IRWD San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary
Riparian View (enter from Campus Dr at University)
Irvine CA 92612
[location change] Mar 26 (4th Monday) 7pm, Orange:
OC Democratic Central Committee Meeting
Carpenters' Union Hall, 1916 W. Chapman Ave.
Teamsters Union Hall, 140 South Marks Way
Mar 26 Monday 7pm, Fullerton:
Appalachian Treasures tour in OC to raise awareness about mountaintop removal
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fullerton,
1600 N. Acacia Ave, Fullerton, CA 92831
These events are part of an ongoing national educational campaign to promote the Clean Water Protection Act. As a part of this educational campaign, Appalachian Voices is traveling nationwide to share Appalachian Treasures, a multi-media slide show presentation that depicts the dire situation for communities in Appalachian where coal mining takes place. From these presentations we hope to encourage Americans to stand up and protect Appalachian communities and some of our nations oldest mountains.
Not able to attend an event, but still want to help? Please forward this email to friends you have in the area, or contact kate.finneran@ilovemountains.org to get more involved.
Mar 27 Tuesday 12:30-2:30pm, Garden Grove: Immigration Meetings @ OCCORD 13252 Garden Grove, Suite 204.
Mar 27 Tuesday 6pm, Irvine:
Irvine City Hall, corner of Harvard and Anton -
YOUR HELP is needed to stop the re-licensing of San Onofre Nuclear Power Plant.
Please attend the Irvine City Council meeting. Council Member Larry Agran has place an item on the agenda regarding the continued operation of San Onofre. Council member Agran has taken this action in response to the request from the City of San Clemente. They ask that other Orange County cities join them in demanding the removal of the 4,000 tons of used high-level radioactive fuel rods stored on-site. The City of Laguna has joined with San Clemente. Now it is Irvine's turn.
Your three minute comments to the Council are welcome. We also ask that green be worn to the meeting so the council can identify supporters in the audience. Please attend this important meeting. If you have questions, please call Marion Pack at 949-922-3273, or email at marionpack1@yahoo.com.
See sanonofresafety,org for comprehensive information on San Onofre.
Mar 27 Tuesday 7-9pm, Westminster:
OC Peace Coalition General Meeting
ocpeace.org
WHERE:
Spires Restaurant,
13030 Goldenwest,
Westminster
WHO:
All interested people are invited, especially anyone who might
represent one of our member organizations.
We're likely to be planning for tabling, future actions,
or whatever business people want to bring up
(excluding any specific support of candidates or political parties).
Please bring your ideas, and be ready to step up and participate.
Mar 27 Tuesday 7pm, Irvine:
PDA (Progressive Democrats of America) OC Chapter Meeting
International House of Pancakes, 5301 University Dr, Irvine 92612
(It has been suggested that perhaps we could first go to Irvine City Hall by 6PM, and move from there when appropriate to the IHOP PDA meeting place.)
Contact: Dr Bill Honigman drbill@pdamerica.org
Mar 28 Wednesday 7-8:30am, Anaheim:
OC-RAP Leafletting
Please....Help Wanted!
The Orange County Recruitment Awareness Project (OC-RAP) needs your assistance leafleting ("Do YouKnow Enough To Enlist?") O.C. highschools.
We are currently targeting Anaheim's Loara H.S. Wednesday, March 28, at 7am.
If you can spare an early 90 minutes out-reaching teen-agers, please contact Betsy Martin at bmartin25@comline.com or Al White at 949-492-0571.
Keep our youth from sacrificing themselves to unnecessary wars.
Mar 28 Wednesday 8am-2pm, Costa Mesa: CSP's Annual Victim's Rights Conference: Extending the Vision. Reaching Every Victim. Educational tracks include: teen cyber and school bullying, impact of domestic violence on children, predatory process and threat assessment. Costa Mesa Hilton, 3050 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, CA 92626 For more information or for registration forms, contact Stephen Hahn, Shahn@cspinc.org, 949-975-0244
Mar 28 Wednesday 11am, Irvine:
Women For: Orange County "Is Nuclear Power Safe?
And What are OC Cities Doing About San Onofre?"
Marion Pack
Activist and Organizer for 35 years, will answer these questions
@ Irvine Ranch Water District Duck Club, 5 Riparian View, Irvine
Marion initially became interested in nuclear power through the Perry Nuclear Power Plant in Ohio. In 1981, she and her family moved to OrangeCounty, California. Almost immediately she began volunteering for the O.C. Alliance for Survival. She took a staff position six months later and, five years after that, she became its Executive Director. In 2000, after the cancellation of the Ward Valley Nuclear Waste Dump, an issue that the Alliance had worked on for almost ten years as part of the Ward Valley Coalition, the O.C. Alliance for Survival closed. Since then, Pack has put her organizing skills to work on many political campaigns and ballot initiatives. Currently she is the assistant to Steve Young, Regional Director for the CA Democratic Party. In recent months her focus has again turned to San Onofre, where she has been working with San Clemente Greens and Residents Organizing for Safe Energy (R.O.S.E).
See on-line flyer here:
http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n590/jmgoodman1/Women_For_OC/2012Marchflyerreducedresolution.png
Mar 28 Wednesday 6-10pm, Irvine:
An Evening With Sukhee Kang- Irvine Mayor and Congressional Candidate
@ Crystal Jade Restaurant,
6511 Quail Hill Parkway, Irvine 92603
Join APIDOC and hear Irvine Mayor Sukhee Kang speak about the city of Irvine and his current campaign for Congress. (www.KangforCongress.com)
Dinner and Reception: $20 for nonmembers;
$12 for members.
Funds go directly to APIDOC, not to the candidate.
Please RSVP by March 26th to Andrew Ma via andrewma08@yahoo.com
Mar 28 Wednesday 7-8:30pm, Costa Mesa:
LULAC Council
Harbor Christian Fellowship,
740 W Wilson St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627-2915
Join us to learn about how LULAC
(League of United Latin American Citizens) is making a difference in your community. Get involved or share your issues... we want to hear from you.
Benny Diaz, CA LULAC State Director will address the group on the following topics:
* Overview of LULAC
* Forming a Costa Mesa LULAC Council
* How a council works
* Opportunities for action in Costa Mesa
Information is power. Please join us to explore how we can create a better future.
"Serving our community since 1929"
The League of United Latin American Citizens, the largest and oldest Hispanic membership organization in the country, advances the economic conditions, educational attainment, political influence, health, housing and civil rights of Hispanic Americans through community-based programs operating at more than 880 LULAC councils nationwide.
LULAC History: http://lulac.org/about/history/
Mar 28 Wednesday 7pm, Fountain Valley:
Democratic Club of West Orange County
is honored to have Jim Moreno, President, Coast Community College Board of Trustees, long time community leader and supporter of the DCWOC as a guest speaker to address the current challenges in higher education and proposed actions necessary in order to prepare our youth to be competitive in the future world market.
17250 Los Jardines West, Green Valley Adult Clubhouse, Fountain Valley. Doors open 6:30 PM. demclubofwestoc.org Email westocdems@yahoo.com if questions.
[moved] Mar 28 Wednesday 7pm, Irvine:
PDA (Progressive Democrats of America) OC Chapter Meeting [Moved to Tuesday]
Contact: Dr Bill Honigman drbill@pdamerica.org
Mar 29 Thursday 5:30pm, Newport Beach:
Newport Beach Women's Democratic Club
newportbeachwomensdemocraticclub.com
Please join us for our Thursday, March 29th meeting at Marla Bird's home.
Our Speaker will be Maggie Forster Schmitz, President, UN Women National Commitee (UN Entity for Gender Equality/ Empowerment of Women) starting at 6 PM. As always, bring food and drink for 2-4 and we will have plenty. Please RSVP so Marla can plan for us.
Mar 29 Thursday 6pm, Santa Ana:
Community Forum: Come learn about the "Sunshine Ordinance for Santa Ana"
...Make sure we are part of decisions that affect our lives and our future
@ Latino Health Access, 450 W. 4th St.
Transportation available!
Free child care!
Snacks will be provided!
For more information: Ana (714)335-1528, aurzua@occord.org
Mar 29 Thursday 6:30pm, Santa Ana: OC May Day Coalition meeting @ SEIU, 1200 N. Main St (esquina con Washington) Suite 900, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Park in structure and go through back door into lobby, take elevator up to 9th floor ocmdc.org
Mar 30 Friday 10:30am, Santa Ana->Costa Mesa: ¡La Lucha Sigue! De pie por la Justicia! Nos Juntamos en La Unión (1200 N main st Suite 900 st Santa Ana CA 92701)
[update] Mar 30-Apr 5 Friday 2pm, Friday-Thursday 6pm-6am, Santa Ana:
Necessity Village
Santa Ana Civic Center, Ross St. side
[Update]
There is information that the Armory will close on the 9th rather than on the 30th. Nevertheless OSA will continue with planned telethon and dialog which will be conducted three times if Armory is shutting down on the 9th. The first telethon will be the 30th the second will be on Good Friday and the Third will be the day after the Armory shuts down when the action will go into effect. Keep posted on definitive dates. Flyers are being worked out for outreach.
The Cold Weather Shelter Program (aka the Armory) is open for the
winter months every year to house the homeless from inclement weather.
The program is funded by the Federal Government but it usually runs
short of funding for the winter months, forcing the County of Orange
to pick up the rest of the tab (see County Board of Supervisor meeting
minutes for January 24, 2012). These are the only beds available for
the general homeless population in the County. The rest of the year,
the County provides no beds while the City of Santa Ana (and others)
makes sleeping on public grounds a misdemeanor. For too long the
homeless have be punished for simply existing. Occupy Santa Ana will
take a stand against the immoral anti-camping ordinance by setting up
"Camp Necessity" in the Santa Ana Civic Center when the Armory closes.
Mar 30 Friday 6:30-9pm, Santa Ana:
Orange County Community Leadership Institute
Session 4: The Power of Many- Thinking Regionally
@ Latino Health Access, 450 W. 4th Street, Santa Ana, CA (corner of Ross and 3rd)
The session will emphasize how individuals and organizations can effectively work together on a regional level to achieve a common vision.
Mar 30 Friday 6:30-8:30pm, Santa Ana: OC Dream Team's Loteria Night $10 Donation Calacas, Inc., 324 W 4th St #B, Santa Ana, 92701
Mar 30 Friday 7:30pm, Aliso Viejo: Free Eco-Film Screening Series Soka University's Environmental Department in collaboration with Transition AlisoViejo and LabelGMO's.org present a free showing of The Future of Food @ Soka University of America, Room: Pauling 216 Free+Open to the Public Discussion to follow
Mar 31 Saturday 8am-1pm, Westminister->Santa Ana:
OC Peace and Dignity Journeys Barrio Run
Singlar Park, 2700 Plaza St., Westminister
->
Jerome Park, 726 South Center Street, Santa Ana
Join us in this healing run to connect Siglar Park community in Westminster to SanTana community around Jerome Park. Help us bring the prayer by running through our barrios and building community though Orange County. Barrio Run seeks to bring the Peace and Dignity prayer by connecting different barrios and bringing awareness of The Eagle and Condor Prophecies to be ready for 2012 Journey.
This year we will be working with community planning Cesar Chavez event in Jerome Park...more details to be developed!
Contact: Lupe Lopez: 714-206-5814 Emilio Ramos: 713-902-5546a
Mar 31 Saturday 10:30am-3:30pm, Long Beach:
UUSC Human Rights Forum "Healthcare as a Human Right"
UU Church of Long Beach,
5450 Atherton Street
To register mail your completed registration form with a check to UUSC
before Fri., March 23 to
Ruth Shapin, 2000 E 4th St. #120, Santa Ana, CA 92705. Reserve by phone: (714-567-0188)
Reserve Now - Space is Limited!
docs.google.com/open?id=0B_5-jAVld0oXaWhmRzNhM2xSa2FGNnVicDBWOHlndw
Mar 31 Saturday Noon, Irvine:
MoveOn Planning Meeting and pot luck
Kate's place, Deerfield, Irvine, Irvine, CA 92604
pol.moveon.org/event/meeting/129008
The meeting will take place to plan, implement and prepare for our Irvine Training on Saturday, April 14 and other trainings throughout the week, our Tax Day event on April 17 and our participation in the fantastic Great American Write In also on April 14, we need all hands on deck!
Mar 31 Saturday 1pm, Santa Ana: Occupy First General Assembly Irvine Civic Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92606
Mar 31 Saturday 6-9pm, Santa Ana:
¡Vivan los San Patricios! Remember the San Patricios!
Free event
313 N. Birch St. Santa Ana, CA 92701
Come this March 31 to commemorate the Keltic insurgents who fought in solidarity with Mexicans against Anglosaxon colonialisms. There will be a bilingual dialogue after a film. The theme is solidarity between oppressed peoples.
Presentado por/brought to you by: El Colectivo Tonantzin & El Centro Cultural de México * Info: Scott (714)381-5331
Mar 31 Saturday 8:30-9:30pm, Earth: Earth Hour 2012 What are you willing to do to save the planet? Earth Hour invites to turn off your lights on March 31, 8.30pm anywhere in the world. earthhour.org
APRIL
hide[canceled] Apr 1 (1st Sunday) 7:30am-5pm, Huntington Beach:
Arlington West Memorial
From: Chapter 110 Veterans for Peace <ocvfpaw@gmail.com>
With sincerest apologies for any inconveniences caused, today's setup and display of Arlington West In Huntington Beach has been cancelled.
Apr 1 Sunday noon-1pm, Mission Viejo:
Sustainability Now!
Attend a free presentation on Sustainability at Tapestry Congregation to be given by Jennifer Schwab, the Chief Sustainability Officer for the Sierra Club. Jennifer has a wealth of knowledge about the subject of Sustainability. She graduated from the University of Arkansas and has a Master's degree in Urban Planning and Sustainable Design from UCI. Jennifer is responsible for all the environmental information, education and initiatives on the SierraClubGreenHome.com website. She is a LEED Accredited Practitioner and consults on energy and sustainability for various corporations.
Pack a light lunch and come early! At 11:30 we will be gathering before the presentation. Bring your questions, concerns, and ideas! The presentation will last approx 1 hour.
We all need to learn as many strategies as we can to keep our lives on Mother Earth sustainable!
Tapestry Unitarian Universalist Congregation,
23436 Madero #140, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Apr 2 Monday 6-8pm, Huntington Beach:
"Do You Know What You're Putting in Your Body?"
Whole Foods,
7881 Edinger Ave, Suite 150,
Huntington Beach
Join Orange County NOW for a presentation from an FDA representative as well as watchdog representative about so-called "healthy" foods.
Apr 2 Monday 7-9pm, Anaheim:
Immigration as a Moral Issue
History of Immigration in the U.S.
Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim,
511 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim CA 92805
Apr 3 Tuesday 7pm, Tustin:
Campaign for a Healthy California
International House of Pancakes (IHOP),
5301 University Dr (south of 405 frwy at Michelson), Irvine, CA 92612
Agenda
Introductions and welcome
Updates and reports--outlook post SB810
New projects--public awareness and outreach
Open discussion
Next meetings???
Apr 3 Tuesday 7pm, Laguna Woods Village:
Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods Village -
David S. Meyer Ph.D. "Occupy Vs. The Tea Party"
Clubhouse 7
Gather and Greet at 6:30pm
http://lagunawoodsvillage.com/section.cfm?id=493
Two groups unhappy with the state of the nation.
Two groups angry about
some of the same things.
Two groups taking different paths
to express their anger.
Come learn more about these interesting dynamics!
Apr 4 Wednesday 4-5:30pm, Irvine:
* Los Papeles * MEChA de UCI General Meeting
@ UCI Cross Cultural Center
This week we will be discussing Los Papeles, our founding documents. Most of us have been in the MEChA space a few quarters now but it is time to truely begin discussing what we as a movement stand for. We will discuss why there was a need for the creation of these documents and how they are still relevant today. Many times MEChA is stereotyped or misinterpreted as a nationalistic and racist organization,however, we as mechistas know that it is not true. But how do we defend ourselves? Especially when it is our own documents that are being used as proof?
[rescheduled] Apr 4 Wednesday 7-8pm, Irvine: IN SOLIDARITY WITH SCHOOLS, UC's AND NATIONWIDE, WE HAVE SCHEDULED THE VIGIL FOR NEXT WEEK- APRIL 11th. PLEASE ATTEND & SHARE WITH FRIENDS.
Apr 4 Wednesday 7:15pm, Costa Mesa:
Democracy for America-Orange County
with Julie Meigs Korinke, Public Affairs Manager for Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties as featured speaker.
We will also hear from local Democratic candidates about their campaigns and from Faye Dietiker of Breast Cancer Angels.
Social time starts at 6:15, meeting at 7:15. We meet on an enclosed patio; dress warm if it's cool out. Food and beverage available for order/not required. No admission. For more information, contact Susan Kopicki at sckopicki@gmail.com
Karl Strauss Brewing Company, 901 South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa 92627; Metropointe Shopping Centre (good map at http://www.metropointe.com
Apr 5 Thursday Noon, Irvine:
My Clean Water Act Flashmob Dance
UCI Student Center, A311
We all use water everyday. My Clean Water Act is celebrating 40 years of the Clean Water Act and opening the conversation about the importance of water. The national tour will be kicking off from UCI on Thursday and will proceed to hundreds of other campuses across the country ending in DC in October.
As part of the event on Thursday, there will be a Flashmob Dance at 12:00 for about 10 minutes. Our dance was choreographed to be simple. We wanted to be able to allow others to participate and use no music. We want hundreds of mobbers, so invite all of your friends with or without dance skills. We want people positioned all over the Ring Road area between Aldrich Hall and the Student Center blended with the crowd to join at various times (you do not need to start at the beginning of the dance).
Any questions? Text or Email:
Sheron Wray: 646.238.7866; wrays@uci.edu
Josh Gisi: 408.624.0391; jgisi@uci.edu
We will be having another rehearsal on Tuesday at 6:00 at Dance Studio 1140.
Apr 5 Thursday 12:30pm, Newport Beach: March with Janitors @ Fashion Island 550 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660 oclabor.org/index.php?option=com_eventlist&view=details&id=87:march-with-janitors
Apr 5 Thursday 3:30-6pm, Tustin:
CWA Local 9510 Rally
AT&T Edinger Complex at
Edinger Ave & Red Hill Ave, Tustin
Contact Margaret or Kristy at 714-978-9510, Ext. 57
cwa9510.org
Apr 5 Thursday 6-9pm, Fullerton: The Democrats of North Orange County (DNOC) meeting will be hosting Dan Hughes, Fullerton interim Police Chief. The interim Chief has served with the Fullerton Police Department for 28 years. He has brought transparency to the department and openness to the press. Chief Hughes has been involved in several community meetings with members of the public on a weekly basis. Come to the April 5 to meet Chief Hughes for a discussion on the future relationship between the Police Department and the community. DNOC meets at the: Sizzler Restaurant, 1401 North Harbor Boulevard, Fullerton; Dinner at 6, Meeting begins at 7. Contact: Pete Anderson, petedem04@gmail.com
Apr 5 Thursday 6:30pm, Santa Ana: OC May Day Coalition meeting @ SEIU, 1200 N. Main St (esquina con Washington) Suite 900, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Park in structure and go through back door into lobby, take elevator up to 9th floor ocmdc.org
Apr 5 (1st Thursday) 6:30-9pm, Tustin:
Orange County Interfaith Coalition for the Environment Planning Committee Meeting
Aldersgate United Methodist Church 1201 Irvine Blvd., Tustin, CA
The Planning Committee meets monthly to plan the annual Caring for Creation conference in addition to other, smaller events that take place throughout the year. For more information, please visit our website at ocice.org.
The Orange County Interfaith Coalition for the Environment educates, raises awareness and empowers people to actively protect and preserve creation through responsible stewardship.
Apr 6 Friday 11:30am-1:30pm, Irvine:
Protest War Criminal John Yoo on his book tour - Torture is wrong!
@ Gullivers,
18482 Macarthur Blvd, Irvine, CA 92612
From Bradley Manning to Gitmo to Corcoran Prison to city PD's, torture is common practice rarely prosecuted. How did this come to be?
Central to Bush's torture program were JOHN YOO'S LEGAL MEMOS which "legalized" torture after the fact. "Congress doesn't have the power to tie the President's hands in regard to torture as an interrogation technique....It's the core of the Commander-in-Chief function. They can't prevent the President from ordering torture." - John Yoo.
Torture and black sites continue to this day, and Yoo as Deputy Asst. Atty. Gen. to the Office of Legal Counsel under Bush was complicit in "legalizing" torture by the U.S.
TACTIC: Meet at 11:30 for peaceful protest on public sidewalk. Who knows if there might be a mic check for Mr. Yoo?
http://warcriminalswatch.org/index.php/the-culpable/36-the-culprits/91-john-choon-yoo
Apr 6 Friday 6:45-9pm, Anaheim:
Program for Progressives: Bruce Gagnon, Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Power in Space
Community networking begins at 6:45 p.m., featured program at 7:15 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim, 511 S. Harbor Blvd., 92805.
Apr 7 Saturday 10am-1pm, Huntington Beach:
Fighting Money in Politics: Citizens United and Modern Democracy
Join me at my humble abode as we devise a comprehensive strategy to fight against the horrendous Citizens United decision from the ground up. This event will be the beginning of a working group, and will be a mixture of informational and strategizing. Over 200 similar working parties are already being organized around the country by Public Citizen (one of the many organization fighting against Citizens United, such as MoveToAmend).
Agenda:
-10am-11am: Informational Session on: what is Citizens United, what have been the short term "ELECTIONEERING" consequences, what are the long term consequences to our Democracy, what are others DOING about it
-11am-1pm: Sharing ideas/input, Devising a strategy, cementing realistic personal commitments
WHAT CAN WE DO???
-There are two main "official" ways of fighting against this Supreme Court decision; 1) LOCAL: City Council resolution denouncing the decision, thus creating a PAPER TRAIL OF DISSENT as we build momementum towards a Constitutional Referendum; 2) STATE: Initiative Referral, a ballot initiative that will result in a change to California's Constitution or Statutes (laws), such as explicitely stating that CORPORATIONS ARE NOT PEOPLE, and MONEY IS NOT SPEECH
END GOAL: Every city in OC will have passed a City Council resolution expressing their dismay, and/or the CA State Assembly will feel the People's wrath and institute our WILL
Resources: http://www.resolutionsweek.org/?page_id=334
Contact Me and RSVP!!! LIMITED SPACE:
310-804-6563
The Huntington,
8400 Edinger Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Apr 7 Saturday 1:30pm, Irvine: Americans United for Separation of Church and State with guest speaker Hans Johnson on "The Interrelationship between LGBT Rights and Church State Separation." Hans will speak on how the LGBT rights movement and church-state separation struggles have been mutually constitutive over the last 60 years. Hans Johnson is a longtime supporter of church state separation and an expert on labor, gay rights, and religious extremism. Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Avenue. Doors open 1:00 PM. au-oc.org; email: OrangeCountyAU@yahoo.com or call 714-299-4551.
Apr 7 Saturday 2-4pm, Santa Ana:
OCEC Action Team Meeting and Phone Bank
The Center OC @ 1605 North Spurgeon Street Santa Ana, CA 92701
Join me and the Orange County Equality Coalition as we "reactivate" the OCEC Action Team in anticipation of election season!
On APRIL 7th at the Center OC, we will be kicking off "First Saturdays @ 2," our 2012 activism series that will include a meeting and phone bank to further the fight for full LGBT equality.
Email meldistel@ocequality.com for more info.
Apr 7 Saturday 2-4pm, Santa Ana:
OCcupy OC Unity Meeting
Meeting of local occupations to discuss strategy, actions, and continued unity.
Santa Ana Civic Center, 630 N. Broadway
Near the intersection of W. Civic Center Drive and North Broadway at the Airplane monument.
Apr 8 Sunday 1:30pm, Irvine:
Humanists of OC: Money in Politics -- The Effects on our Government and Country
Bring your ideas. I think that most will agree that big money plays an inordinate role in politics and government, with its influence on the President, the Congress and their staff, on our State officials and legislature, and even on our local governments.
The Big Money Lobbyists spend billions on their activities and reap multiple billions in return, in tax breaks, lax regulations, government contracts, and on and on.
Irvine Ranch Water District,
15600 Sand Canyon Ave.,
Irvine, CA 92618
meetup.com/OCHumanists/events/56035512
Apr 10 Tuesday 10am-5pm, San Clemente:
99% Spring Training
civic.moveon.org/event/99spring/128555
We welcome you to the 99% Spring!
We have to stand up and confront greedy deliberate manipulation. We are inspired by "Inside Job" documentary revealing Occupy Wall Street. April 9-15 2012, 100,000 people just like you will be trained how to take nonviolent action on our own campaigns, nationwide. A model group is The San Clemente Green using a focus issue is San Onofre Nuclear Power Plant,
Old City Plaza,
111 W Ave Palizada,
San Clemente, CA 92672
Apr 10 Tuesday 1:30-3:30pm, Garden Grove: Immigration Meetings @ OCCORD 13252 Garden Grove, Suite 204. If you would like to add anything to the agenda, please e-mail Luis Vega <gavelv@yahoo.com>
Apr 10-17 Tuesday-Tuesday 6pm-6am, Santa Ana:
Necessity Village-because it takes a village-
Ross St. side of Civic Center,
Bring: Courage of your convictions (be ready to spend the night or be arrested)
We are holding a press release at 2:30 and a tel-a-thon to justify the action by showing that there are no beds available in any of the shelters when the armory closes down.
The Cold Weather Shelter Program (aka the Armory) is open for the winter months every year to house the homeless from inclement weather. The program is funded by the Federal Government but it usually runs short of funding for the winter months, forcing the County of Orange to pick up the rest of the tab (see County Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for January 24, 2012). These are the only beds available for the general homeless population in the County. The rest of the year, the County provides no beds while the City of Santa Ana (and others) makes sleeping on public grounds a misdemeanor.
For too long the homeless have be en punished for simply existing. Occupy Santa Ana will take a stand against the immoral anti-camping ordinance by setting up "Necessity Village" in the Santa Ana Civic Center when the Armory closes. We will attempt to temporarily provide what we consider basic human needs to a population that must go without them.
Purpose of Proposed Action: To bring attention to the unjust and archaic anti-camping ordinance in the City of Santa Ana and the lack of available shelter beds provided by the County of Orange. To stand up to the criminalization of homelessness.
[Update]
City Counsel Monday Apr 16 at 6pm at the police station in Santa Ana. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT WE MAKE A HUGE SHOW IF FORCE THERE! This is a prime windfall of events. Camp ending, press conference, city counsel. Lets show them who they're up against!!! Please call Davina for details if you would like to attend. 714-805-6131
Apr 11 Wednesday 5-6:30pm, Irvine: UCI Green Campus Program Our first club meeting of Spring quarter starts Wednesday, April 11 from 5-6:30 PM at SSL 171. There will be free food (as long as supplies last) and a energy topic related film! Come check us out! :)
Apr 11 Wednesday 7-8pm, Irvine:
Vigil for Trayvon Martin and Shaima Alawadi at UCI Flagpoles
Nuha Abusamra:
Due to the rain, I HAVE MOVED THE EVENT TO CRYSTAL COVE AUDITORIUM. Although I would love us all to be outside getting soaked, it might distract us from the speakers. No need to bring a candle, just yourself. SEE YOU ALL IN CRYSTAL COVE AT 7:00 P.M.
The shooting of Trayvon Martin took place on February 26, 2012, in Sanford, Florida. Trayvon Martin was a 17-year-old African American who was shot and killed by 28-year-old George Zimmerman.
Shaima Alawadi a 32 year old Iraqi woman, died Saturday March 21 after being found beaten in her home in El Cajon, a city near San Diego with a sizable Iraqi-American community. Next to her body laid a note that read "go back to your country".
Both of these innocent victims suffered in the name of hatred.
Join us in this vigil by bringing a candle in their honor & please invite your friends.
Apr 11 Wednesday 7-9pm, Huntington Beach:
72nd ADA Meeting
@ International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Union Hall, 5402 Bolsa Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92649
We will be meeting to plan for upcoming events, Flag Day, The strawberry Festival and the 4th of July Parade.
We will also be having a speaker this month - Joe Dovinh 72nd AD Democratic Candidate.
72ndada.com
Apr 11 Wednesday 7pm, Laguna Woods:
Laguna Woods Democratic Club: John Smith - Privatization, ALEC and Move to Amend
Clubhouse 3, Dining Room 2.
WE, THE PEOPLE...
WERE GIVEN CERTAIN CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS.
On January 21, 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court granted "personhood"
to corporations. Find out how YOU can help reverse this travesty.
Special guest: John A. Smith
Southern California Organizer for Common Cause
Learn about ALEC - the insidious American Legislative Exchange Council; learn about the problems with privatization; learn about Move to Amend*, the grassroots movement to amend the Constitution to restore "personhood" solely to human beings and overturn "Citizens United", the 2010 Court ruling.
Apr 11 Wednesday 7-10pm, Laguna Beach:
Laguna Beach Democratic Clubs "Meet the Candidates Night"
@ Unitarian Fellowship, 429 Cypress Drive, Laguna Beach
Presenting plans for their campaign and issues which they feel are most important to California are Ron Varasteh, 48th district candidate for Congress; Steve Young, 37th district candidate for State Senate; and Bob Rush, 74th district candidate for State Assembly.
Please join us as we gear up for this very important election year.
Libations and light appetizers start at 7 PM... meeting starts shortly thereafter.
For more information contact Marion Pack, 949-922-3273
Apr 12 Thursday 8:30-11:30, Aliso Viejo: 2012 Sustainability Forum at Soka University soka.edu/news_events/events/2012/04/2012-sustainability-forum.aspx
Apr 12-13 Thursday & Friday 9am-5pm, Irvine:
Toward a Sustainable 21st Century:
"Pesticides: Domestic and International Perspectives from Science, Law & Governance"
Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center of the National Academies of Sciences and Engineering, 100 Academy Way, Irvine, CA, 92617
The program will focus on controversial issues surrounding pesticide regulation and use, including impacts on public health, legal implications for industry and environmental law, and scientific approaches to address certain challenges. Domestic and international policy interventions that have been attempted in the past and should be considered in the future will be considered. Please visit www.newkirkcenter.uci.edu for a more detailed program agenda and speaker bios.
This event is free and open to the public, but for catering and planning purposes, please RSVP at newkirk@uci.edu or (949) 824-3119.
Attendance at individual sessions is welcome.
Apr 13 Friday 7pm, Yorba Linda:
Saving SoCal's Muslim Voice-Shaykh Junaid Kharsany.
INFOCUS NEWS Emergency Fundraiser sponsored by ICYL. Diner and light refreshments will be served. Cost is free. www.infocusnews.net.
22609 La Palma Ave #205, Yorba Linda, CA 92887.
Apr 13 (1st Friday) 7-9pm, Orange:
Moving Pictures: Friday Night Film Series "Sun Come Up"
suncomeup.com
Event is Free of Charge
St. Joseph Center, Mother Louis Room,
480 South Batavia St, Orange 92868.
http://www.sistersofstjosephorange.org/OUR_MINISTRIES/justice/film-series.php
6:30-7:00 P.M.: Gathering & Refreshments
7:00-9:00 P.M.: Film & Discussion
RSVP: (714) 633-8121 Ext. 7716
Justice@csjorange.org
Apr 14 Saturday 9am-2pm, Garden Grove:
OC LULAC District 2 Convention
@ United Domestic Workers of America,
13252 Garden Grove Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92843-2204
For more information, please contact:
District Director Gil Flores 714-803-6362, flrgil@sbcglobal.net
Apr 14 Saturday 9:30am-1:30pm, Santa Ana:
27th Annual Great American Write-In
at a brand new location: the Delhi Center, located at 505 East Central Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92707. (For those of you who attended the 2011 Progressive Summit, this is the same venue.)
More than 45 organizations and advocacy groups will be represented with information regarding some of today's most vital issues, including education, health care, human and civil rights and the environment. Attendees are invited to visit the various tables and then voice their opinions by writing letters to government and corporate decision-makers, in the hopes of bringing about constructive change. Women For: Orange County sponsors this free annual event.
womenfororangecounty.org/index.php?news&nid=31
Please contact Felicity Figueroa (949-733-0850 or felicitynf@aol.com) if you have any questions.
Apr 14 Saturday 9am-5pm, Fullerton:
8th Annual Social Justice Summit
Unite to Rise Above Apathy
Cal State Fullerton,
Titan Student Union
The Social Justice Summit provides a forum for people to exchange ideas about improving the state of our communities, offers space to dialogue about the obstacles to creating effective change, provides effective tools for social action, and offers tangible grassroots solutions.
fullerton.edu/socialjusticesummit
[venue change] Apr 14 (2nd Saturday) 10am-noon, Santa Ana: OC Peace Coalition General Meeting In lieu of our usual meeting, the Orange County Peace Coalition will be participating in the Great American Write-In Please visit our table
Apr 14 Saturday 10am-12:30pm, Orange:
Loretta Sanchez Neighborhood Walk
Come join Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez
as she kicks off her re-election campaign with a neighborhood walk!
Shaffer Park, 1930 North Shaffer Street,
Orange, CA 92865
For more information, call: (714) 350-5488
Apr 14 Saturday 10am-1pm, Los Angeles:
Rally Against Gov. Brown's Budget Cuts to Child Development,
sponsored by California Child Development Directors Association and other organizations. Come and support our efforts in defending child development and opposing the Governor's budget.
Corner of 4th & Hill Street, Los Angeles to the Governor's office at 300 South Spring Street, Los Angeles.
Apr 14 Saturday 11am & 4pm, Irvine:
Spring Training with Sukhee Kang
Want to get involved in local politics? Sukhee Kang for Congress office is holding a volunteer training to help get you involved! The event will train volunteers on the campaign's voter outreach program and prepare them to participate in campaign activities.
2575 McCabe Way Suite 242,
Irvine, CA 92620
For more information, call (949) 415-8683
Apr 14 Saturday 3-7pm, Garden Grove/Santa Ana:
MoveOn: 99% Spring Action Training
Join the 99% of. American citizens in demanding that our economy be fixed to work for the rest of us!
Garden Grove: civic.moveon.org/event/99spring/127681
Santa Ana: civic.moveon.org/event/99spring/128782
See also (Apr 15)
Apr 14 Saturday 5:30-7pm, Santa Ana:
OCDT Presents: Almost American Screening
@ El Centro Cultural de México,
313 N. Birch Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Come and Join us to this FREE screening of Almost American followed by a Q&A with the Cast and Dreamers.
"Almost American" is a 30 minutes documentary that explores the struggles of an undocumented student from Santa Ana, California. Despite having a Harvard education and a resilient passion for education, she cannot get her career on track. Staying in America would mean working in unskilled,minimum wage jobs; finding options abroad would mean leaving her family and everything she has known behind.
Check out the trailer
Apr 14 Saturday 6-9pm, Irvine:
Reclaim Democracy OC (RDOC)
at The Irvine Ranch Water District Headquarters,
15600 Sand Canyon Ave.
Bring a healthy snack to share, we will provide hot and cold drinks. Join us for an essential film and a lively discussion.
6:00 PM: Gathering, chatting and munching.
6:30 PM: Review parts of David Cobb's talk,
on Move To Amend.
If possible: Read Tom Hayden's article in the Nation on Participatory Democracy: (thenation.com/article/167079/participatory-democracy-port-huron-statement-occupy-wall-street)
8:20 PM: Discussion: OCCUPY RDOC
A. What should be the goals of RDOC?
B. How can we achieve those goals?
C. Committees
a. Program Committee
b. WEB Update Committee
c. Communication Committee
d. Action Committee
Apr 14 Saturday 6-10pm, Costa Mesa:
Interweave LGBT Movie Night and Potluck!
Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist,
1259 Victoria St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627-3933
We will be watching the movie 'Fagbug', a documentary about a girl who gets her car vandalized because of a rainbow sticker on her car, and instead of washing off the spray-painted words "fag" and "u r gay" she decides to take a cross-country road trip in her bug, and interview people about it and see what reactions she gets from seeing what someone did to her car.
In the future we will vote on which movies to watch, but I thought just choosing a Netflix movie would be easiest this time. After the movie we can eat, talk, hang out and also see who has some LGBT movies that we could watch next, and also maybe decide on how we'd like to vote in the future!
We will have a lot of fun! So come and watch the movie, and talk and hang out with us! And please bring a snack or dish to share! *Everyone* is welcome!
Apr 15 Sunday 9am-1pm, Fountain Valley: Jewish World Watch's 4th Annual Walk to End Genocide Fountain Valley Sports Park, 16400 Brookhurst St. Fountain Valley, CA 92703 walktoendgenocide.kintera.org/faf/home
[moved] Apr 15 Sunday 11am-7pm, Irvine:
MoveOn: 99% Spring Action Training
civic.moveon.org/event/99spring/127401
@ Clubhouse at the Terrace, 50 Jordan West, Irvine, CA 92612
Location changed: RSVP for new address
Learn the history of our economy and how we got to where we are now. Learn the history of non-violent direct action and how to use it. Hands on work shop and lots of fun and food. Bring a dish if you can.
THIS IS OUR TIME TO ACT.
Sponsored by MoveOn.org.
Please RSVP to Ilse at sonorasam@att.net
(See also Apr 14)
Apr 15 Sunday 12:30-3pm, Orange:
Loretta Sanchez Neighborhood Walk
Come join Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez
as she kicks off her re-election campaign with a neighborhood walk!
Shaffer Park, 1930 North Shaffer Street,
Orange, CA 92865
For more information, call: (714) 350-5488
Apr 15 Sunday 3-5pm, Tustin: OC Global Warming Committee Meeting Please attend and join in the discussion at REI, 2962 El Camino Real, Tustin. We meet in the REI Meeting Room inside the store meetup.com/Irvine-Global-Warming-Group/events/58189042
Apr 15 Sunday 4:30pm, Costa Mesa: CFI West Lecture - JUNK SCIENCE:The Holy Grail of the War on Terror with Richard Wackrow Costa Mesa Community Center, 1845 Park Ave meetup.com/Backyard-Skeptics/events/59695502
Apr 16-20 Monday-Friday, Irvine:
Spring into Action! LGBT Pride Week,
presented by The LGBT Resource Center & Irvine Queers.
With seven major events over five days and evenings, find the complete schedule at http://lgbtrc.uci.edu. Contact 949/824-3277 or lbgtrc@uci.edu.
G301 Student Center, UCI, Irvine.
Apr 16 Monday 5pm, Santa Ana:
Please Support Decrminalization Of Homelessness
City Counsel at the police station in Santa Ana.
5PM @ 60 CIVIC CENTER PLZA, 4TH FLOOR, Santa Ana, 92702 Police Community Room, afterward a report on Necessity Village @ Necessity Village, Ross/Civic Center, SA (Bring Blankets to hand out, mats to sleep on, warm drinks, water, tp) Thanks!!!
www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=aHEwamFpc2JpZDUxZXZtNHA2a3EyazI5N28gYnBuYmg2dGZvOG1vanA3MWVicDVrYjZxdDhAZw&ctz=America/Los_Angeles
Apr 16 Monday 6-9pm, Newport Beach:
Occupy / Rebellious Truths Intertribal Pow-wow
@
'Rebellious Truths' office by the OC airport on Quail/Birch Street., 1400 Quail St., #255
The good folks from Rebellious Truths would like to meet with active people in the Occupy Movement regarding a major July 7, 2012 music/activist event as well as ongoing collaboration.
http://SoundsOfTruth.org/
Space is limited. Coffee and a light selection of food at 6pm.
Rebellious Truths
"Sparking the flame of responsible revolution."
Christopher Ponzi
Director of Rebellious Rhetoric/Creative Conductor
http://RebelliousTruths.org/
949-439-3006
Thank you,
JB Wagoner
Occupy Everywhere
Apr 16 Monday 7-9pm, Mission Viejo:
Canyon Democrats Club Welcomes Irvine Mayor Sukhee Kang
Norman Murray Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo canyondemocrats.org
Apr 16 Monday 7-9pm, Anaheim:
Immigration as a Moral Issue
Economics of an (Im)migration System
Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim,
511 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim CA 92805
Apr 17 Tuesday:
TAX DAY - Flyer Your Local Post Office
We paid our fair share - now it's time for the millionaires to pay theirs
CARA, in partnership with the Health and Human Services Network of California, has been opposing cuts to essential services in the California budget for years. Since 2008, California has made $15 billion in cumulative cuts to In Home Supportive Services, Caregiver Services, MediCAL, Education, CalWORKS and other health and human services. This year, the Governor is proposing another $2.5 billion in cuts. This must stop. That is why CARA is supporting the CFT/ Governors' ballot measure to raise taxes on the wealthiest in California (and put an end to the continual cuts to essential services). We are helping to circulate petitions to put new, fair revenue on the ballot (see article below). We are also planning a big effort on TAX DAY - APRIL 17th
CARA (along with many other organizations) will be flyering taxpayers at local post offices on April 17th as many race to get their federal and state taxes post-marked by the 12 midnight deadline. We are asking all CARA folks to find a couple of folks to join you at your local post office and pass out these informational flyers/ budget bucks after folks mail their taxes. You can flyer for as long as you like. Just let us know when and where you will be flyering (we are keeping a master list). Call us at 510-663-4086 or email to ksmith@californiaalliance.org. We will be using a budget buck that looks like this. It will have this picture on the front and some information about the Millionaire's Tax on the back. These are designed 3 to a page (front and back). They are attached to this email, so you can print them and copy them at your local copy shop. If you can't download these, you can either go to our website at www.californiaalliance.org and download them there, or call our office at 510-663-4086 and we can send you a hard copy.
Apr 17 Tuesday 5pm, Newport Beach:
MoveOn: Tax Day Rally
Wells Fargo Bank Mortgage Center, MacArthur and Birch
North Orange County and South Orange County/Irvine MoveOn Councils invite you to tell the big banks: Pay your fair share! Use the skills you learned in our fantastic trainings in the first of many events for the 99% Spring!
The tax code is rigged for the 1%. Not only do corporations like Bank of America and Wells Fargo get away with dodging taxes, the millionaire CEOs of these unpatriotic companies get a fat tax refund each year thanks to the Bush tax cuts. But we've had enough, and the 99% is fighting back to make millionaires and corporations pay their fair share.
As millions of people file their taxes on Tax Day, April 17, we're organizing "Tax the 1%" protests to express our outrage that the rich and corporations aren't paying their fair share to help rebuild the economy. We'll march, rally, and protest at big, tax-dodging banks and corporations and throughout our communities to highlight the disparity in the tax code for the 99% compared to the 1%. Taxing the 1% is the quickest way to rebuild our economy so that it works for all of usÂsign up for our big Rally at Wells Fargo Mortgage Center
Sign up here
civic.moveon.org/event/taxthe1/129556
Apr 17 Tuesday 6-10pm, Santa Ana:
Occupy Tax Day at Santa Ana Post Office
3101 W. Sunflower Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92799
Hello guys! Leaflet handout on April 17th to coincide with the mail-in deadline for income taxes.
Don't hesitate to call me if you have any questions: (949)973-8345
Leaflet Link: http://imgur.com/z9Qlx
Apr 17 (3rd Tuesday) 5:30-7pm, Orange:
Peace Vigil by MFSO and Code Pink
the
OC chapter of Military Families Speak Out
have resumed monthly peace vigils at the Orange Circle, Glassell & Chapman
These vigils will be held on the 3rd Tuesdays
of each month from 5:30-7:00 pm.
Apr 17 Tuesday 7-9pm, Irvine:
Global Mentschlichkeit: "Capitalism: A Love Story"
University Synagogue,
3400 Michelson Dr.
Adult Education: Global Mentschlichkeit, facilitated by Lynn Friedman, Anita Mishook and Clarita Karlin. This film course is about contemporary political, moral and ethical issues currently facing our society, how others have approached these issues and how we can attempt to build a better world together.
The documentary, "Capitalism: A Love Story" comes home to the issue Michael Moore's been examining throughout his career: the disastrous impact of corporate dominance on the everyday lives of Americans. But this time the culprit is much bigger than General Motors, and the crime scene is far wider than Flint, Michigan.
The discussion will be facilitated by Lynn Friedman, Anita Mishook and Clarita Karlin. RSVP to Sue Penn at University Synagogue 949-553-3535
Apr 17 Tuesday 7:30pm, Santa Ana:
Emergency GA
Update on Necessity Village.
Police were sent in this morning. This is what Madeliene Spencer reported:
This Morning at 5:45 am at least 3 homeless people were ticketed in the Civic Center walk of honor, and A warning was given in Necessity Village by police officer Esparza who when questioned explained that he had been on vacation for a week, and we were all in violation of the municipal code and would be ticketed for our activity. When questioned by one Occupier as to the reason behind the sudden show of force on the last day of the Occupy Santa Ana action, one of the officers stated that he had been in the City Hall meeting attended by Occupiers the night before. At the meeting the members of City Hall had been asked point blank if "Necessity Village" (N.V) was a legal or illegal act, to which the Board members refused to respond. The response came this morning as the homeless in "Necessity Village" were folding up their beds. Everyone at N.V. was given a warning this morning at 5:45 by two SAPD Officers. They proceeded to walk PAST the group folding up blankets in Necessity Village towards Broadway and handed out 3-4 camping tickets.
To Occupiers this ticketing by police seems to be an open retaliation after the week long action where Occupy Santa Ana, set up what has been called Necessity Village after the Armory - the only winter emergency shelter in Orange County closed putting hundreds of homeless back onto the city streets without anywhere else to go. Therefore beginning on April 10th Occupy Santa Ana, in an effort to raise awareness and support within the City of Santa Ana, Orange County, and the community at large, demonstrating that sleeping is a fundamental human right were startled after a week of the Santa Ana Police Department turning a blind eye on the OSA action, then coming out in a show of force on day seven.
Occupy Santa Ana is calling an emergency GA TONIGHT to discuss our next move. Will there be a DAY 8 of N.V., in response to SAPD's show up in force, will OSA engage in civil disobedience. We've gotten by for seven days because "they let us". The inconsistency of the police in this case of enforcing the law shows that the practice is discriminatory.
Crystal wrote: "Please. Several homeless people hugged me today, crying, and thanking all of us for what we have done for them: peace of mind. They were begging us to come back for another week or more. They are the reason we staged this action and we need to follow up the way through. Come to GA tonight and lets figure out our next step."
Emergency GA Tonight 7:30pm, Necessity Village. Call everyone you know and every occupation in SoCal.
Apr 17 Tuesday 7:30pm, Irvine:
Cousins Club of OC: "Reflections on One State: Is it still a viable option?"
This is a change to our April Notice. Sherna Gluck
will speak on May 15,2012.
Jeff Warner will speak in April (see below).
Jeff Warner, a member of the Cousins Club and
L.A. Jews for Peace, recently attended a "one State"
conference at Harvard Universiy. He will tell us
about the conference and share his thoughts.
Discussion will follow. Please join us for an interesting
and informative evening.
We meet at the Irvine Ranch Water District Offices, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave., between the 5 freeway and the 405. Exit at Sand Canyon and go to Waterworks Drive. Annual Cousin Club dues are $10. We would appreciate your support for 2012 if you have not already paid.
cousinscluboc.org
Apr 18 Wednesday 6pm, Irvine:
Healthcare The Movie & Panel Discussion
UCI School of Medicine Tamkin Hall F110
The new California Health Professional Student Alliance (CaHPSA) at UCI-SOM would like to invite you to a movie screening followed by a physician & community activist panel. We are inviting the Campaign For a Healthy California which is a coalition of organizations committed to winning "Medicare For All" in the Golden State.
The documentary we will be showing provides the real story of how the health care systems in Canada and the United States evolved to be so completely different, when at one point they were essentially the same. Most people under the age of 50, in both countries, are not aware of the intensity of the political struggle that led to the universal medical care system in Canada.
Proposed schedule:
>> 6:00pm: Refreshments, light snacks, mixer
>> 6:30pm: Viewing of "The Healthcare Movie"
>> 7:45pm: Discussion/Panel lead by Yasser Giron, MPH, MD(c)
Please Contact/RSVP: uci.cahpsa@gmail.com
Apr 18 Wednesday 6-9pm, San Clemente: Progressives of South Orange County Instead of a theme with speakers, we are going to make this event purely social so that everyone can visit and socialize and get to know each other better. The place will be new as well: The Old City Plaza Café in the Old City Plaza in San Clemente (get off the 5 at Palizada, two quick lights crossing El Camino Real, skip the alley and turn left into the Old Plaza) RSVP please to SCNJ66@yahoo.com
Apr 18 Wednesday 7-9pm, Irvine:
Take Back the Night at UCI Flagpoles
includes a candlelight vigil, march, and rally to raise awareness of sexual assault and to honor survivors. Campus and community organizations sponsor interactive, educational booths, all aimed at addressing sexual violence and abuse. The evening draws to a close with a speak-out from those who wish to share their experiences.
Apr 18 Wednesday 7-8pm, Tustin:
Movie Screening: The Synthetic Sea Story
Aldersgate United Methodist Church,
1201 Irvine Blvd, Tustin, CA 92680
The Synthetic Sea Story (30 minutes) is the latest on the issue of marine debris studies conducted by the Algalta Marine Research Foundation. Key researchers are interviewed, including Dr Anthony Andrady, the leading authority on how plastic breaks down
in the marine environment. Ways to combat the plastic plague through education are discussed.
Chapters include: parameters of plastic, the latest Pacific Gyre voyage, California coast considerations, the endocrine
disruption problem on ocean food webs, and closes with series of initial solutions humans can employ.
The movie is free and open to the public.
Apr 19 Thursday 2pm, Laguna Woods Village: Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods Village - Earth Day Celebration Clubhouse 1 Sponsored by: Earthworks Committee, Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods Village See flyer for visitor attendance info
Apr 19 Thursday 6-10pm, Fullerton:
OC Green Drinks
Green Bliss Cafe, 305 N. Harbor Blvd., Suite 103 Fullerton, CA 92832
Many of you have been asking for a Green Drinks at a "green" place, and many more of you have requested that OC Green Drinks visit North County, so this April, we are meeting BOTH of these requests.
Green Bliss Cafe is a new cafe just opening in Fullerton by OC Green Drinks' very own Rita Ho. Green Bliss Cafe strives to use all local and organic ingredients whenever possible without any preservatives, artificial coloring, artificial flavors, high fructose corn syrup, or additives. While Green Bliss Cafe does not yet have a liquor license, there will still be sustainable food and beverages for those who attend, and I know you will all be as happy as I am to place the emphasis on the GREEN in Green Drinks this month as we support this new green business.
Bita Ho will also be speaking to us briefly about what inspired her and how she started her own green business.
OC Green Drinks events are casual and agenda-free; they're just a great forum in which Orange County's growing demographic of eco-conscious professionals can have a drink, spark up a 'green' conversation and not be met with a blank look.
http://www.ocgreendrinks.org/
Apr 20 Friday 8:30am-5pm, Huntington Beach:
Peace Conference 2012
Peace Renaissance
Creating Peace Through Sustainability, Education, Nonviolence,
Conscious Democracy, Health, and Artistic Creativity
The 2012 Peace Conference provides a unique forum for building a culture of peace through intellectual and
experiential workshops and dialogues. Attendees will engage in conversations that ignite a shift in consciousness
for creating a just, compassionate, and sustainable world:
* Cultivating a culture of giving & corporate social responsibility to end global poverty
* Transforming communities by building new relationships based on partnerships
* Re-envisioning architectural design and transportation for sustainable living
* Conscious living with food and local farming for ecological health
* Expanding human capabilities and inventiveness through education
* Awakening human dignity and preserving human rights through nonviolence
* Creating artistic expressions in service of peace through the visual arts and music
Golden West College,
15744 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Apr 20 Friday noon, Irvine: Orange County Justice for Janitors march Meet at 3121 Michelson Dr. in Irvine. With a contract to expire on April 30th, real estate landlords and their corporate tenants are vowing to slash worker wages and benefits. Join us as we stand with our brothers and sisters from SEIU-USWW and demand a fair contract!
Apr 20 Friday 6:30-9pm, Westminster:
A Special Evening with Bao Nguyen
Vice President of the Garden Grove Unified School District Board
Special Guest
Senator Alan Lowenthal
Join the Bao Nguyen in support of his re-election campaign, to be joined by special guest, State Senator Alan Lowenthal, who is ramping up his Congressional campaign for the new 47th District!
Zen Vegetarian Restaurant,
9329 Bolsa Avenue,
Westminster, CA 92683
RSVP to (714) 251-6885 or email info@votebao.com
Apr 20 Friday 7:30pm, Costa Mesa:
Ethical Eating Film Fest 2012
Fairview Community Church,
2525 Fairview Road,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626,
(Corner of Fair and Fairview)
King Corn
Did you know that beef, chicken, and even soft drinks are built on corn? Learn
the story of genetically modified seeds and powerful herbicides. Learn how
billions of dollars in subsidies have spread this grain throughout the world.
Can you follow the tracks of high fructose corn syrup?
No Reservations.
The first 150 people will be admitted.
Questions: 714-378-9885
What is the Ethical Eating Film Fest?
* If you wonder why farms produce more and use more
herbicides but farm workers are often poor...
* What impact farming has on the environment...
You'll enjoy the Film Fest!
(It's FREE)
See also Apr 21 Ethical Eating Film Fest
Apr 21 Saturday 8:30am-2pm, Newport Beach:
Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream Symposium
@ St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 2200 San Joaquin Hills Road, Newport Beach, CA
Registration: begins at 8:30, program 9am - 2pm. $15 donation includes lunch. The symposium inspires participants to a life consistent with environmental sustainability, spiritual fulfillment and social justice.
Apr 21 Saturday 11am-4pm, Anaheim:
Center Street Promenade, Anaheim, CA-
MUZEO presents TrashARTist EARTH DAY Expo!
Over 100 booths featuring OC students' "trash art projects" will be on display with an awards ceremony at 3:30p.m. This family event also features a sustainability showcase to teach about conservation and recycling, craft booths, music, entertainment, food trucks, and professional trash artist workshops. The event is free to the public. Call 714-956-8936 or visit muzeo.org/trashartist for more info.
Apr 21 Saturday 1:30-3pm, Long Beach: A Public Talk by His Holiness the Dalai Lama--"Peace of Mind in Troubled Times" - at the Long Beach Arena (downtown Long Beach). A ticketed event; $20, $37, $64, $94. Tickets can be purchased through www.ticketmaster.com or the Long Beach Convention Center Box Office. Come listen to an international peace icon and one of the world's most beloved spiritual teachers. A tireless advocate of social justice and nonviolence, the Tibetan leader continues to travel widely, promoting a more open, just, and democratic world. Hosted by GSTDL, a Long Beach Tibetan Buddhist center.
Apr 21 Saturday 5pm, Buena Park:
Noche de Yo-Yo Scholarship Fund Dinner, Honoring Amin and Irene David.
No host bar, entertainment, silent auction. $75 per person, $125 per couple, $700 per table. Registration deadline is April 7. After April 7, $95 per person. Doors open at 5pm, registration begins at 5:30pm, program and dinner at 6:15-9pm. Sponsors include UFCW, Los Amigos, Patada Educada. Make checks payable to Santa Ana LULAC #147, c/o Catalina Olvera, 14116 Heathervale Dr., Chino Hills CA 91709. Contact Catalina Olvera 657/278-8581; misleidy@aol.com.
UFCW 324 Labor Hall, 8530 Stanton Ave., Buena Park CA 90620.
Apr 21 Saturday 5-9pm, Orange:
Meet & Greet - Rocky Anderson, Presidential Candidate, Justice Party
Welcome and Intro by D'Marie Mulattieri, Candidate for US House, CD-39
LIMITED SEATING. Please RSVP by email or phone.
Email: electdmarie@yahoo.com
Phone: 949-429-9877 (call between 10AM and 10 PM, leave contact info if you reach voicemail)
Apr 21 Saturday 5:30pm & 7:30pm, Costa mesa:
Ethical Eating Film Fest 2012
Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church
(OCUUC)
1259 Victoria Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(Just up the hill from the Santa Ana River)
(5:30 pm) The Future of Food
Do you wonder about genetically modified and patented food? Are we are living
in the biggest biological experiment in the history of Mankind?
7:00- 7:30 - Intermission
(7:30) Food Inc.
A look inside America's corporate controlled food industry. Does
Agribusiness produce food that is unhealthy, environmentally harmful
and abusive of both animals and employees?
No Reservations. The first 150 people will be
admitted. (Questions: 714-378-9885)
What is the Ethical Eating Film Fest?
* If you wonder about health issues associated with diet...
* About the production and distribution of food...
You'll enjoy the Film Fest!
(It's FREE)
See also Apr 20 Ethical Eating Film Fest King Corn
Apr 22 Sunday noon-5pm, Long Beach:
Earthday Celebration * Inter Occupy Summit * OLB 6 Month Anniversary
Information Tables and Musical Performances throughout the day
12:00 gather on the beach at Temple( btw Molino and Orizaba)
1:00 Earthday March
march from beach to the park
pick up trash along the way!
Bring an environmental theme sign
2:00 pm Community gathering and Earthday Summit
Bixby Park (Junipero and Broadway)
2:00 PM: lunch / entertainment
3:30-5:30 PM: Inter Occupy Break Out Groups
3:30 PM: time exchange workshop/
Occupy our food supply break out discussion
4:30 PM: Changing the vibration / May day break out discussion
5:30 PM: dinner / entertainment
8:00 PM: Inter Occupy General Assembly
Environmental, nonprofit and local community groups are encouraged to participate
if you would like to table for your organization
occupylbmail@gmail.com
Apr 22 Sunday 1-4pm, Orange:
Tias Arms 11th Annual Celebration for the Children of South Africa
Chapman University Campus,
One University Drive,
Beckman Hall 404, Orange , CA
Global attire encouraged
$35 per person includes lunch
Or, $15 general admission
Send checks to:
TIAS ARMS
3 Wild Goose Ct
Newport Beach, CA 92663
or PayPal at: www.tiasarms.org/Events
Apr 22 Sunday 3:30-5:30pm, Santa Ana:
Stop Stealing Our Cars: The Documentary
Centro Cultural de Mexico (313 N. Birch Street, Santa Ana).
The story of how the community of Santa Ana
put a stop to the unjust impound practices.
stopstealingourcars.com
Apr 22 Sunday 4:30-7pm, Irvine:
Democrats of Greater Irvine Earth Day Film Party
irvinedemocraticaction.org
The Duck Club, IRWD San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary
Riparian View (enter from Campus Dr at University)
Irvine CA 92612
We were led to this prize winning documentary as a result of research done by one of our high school volunteers, Natalie, President and founder of her environmental club.
Both the danger of Global Warming and the hope that we can find a way to survive it are exemplified in stunning photography. This was the film chosen to show in Copenhagen. Do not miss it!
We will also have a moment of silence in memory of two of our members who died recently: Board member and Kaffee-Klatch regular Lawrence Howard, and Joyce Clarke, font of wisdom on health care reform. We will miss them both.
Come to the turn-off into the IRWD preserve just past University on Campus as you drive toward Jamboree from UCI.
Join us for a buffet of goodies -- mostly vegetarian. Please pay what you can afford, anything between $5.00 and $15.00. We will try to start the film promptly at 5:00 pm, so plan to be seated at that time.
We always need help at 4:00 to set up tables and chairs, and afterwards to put everything away. Don't be shy! Don't wait to be asked!
Thanks.
Apr 23 Monday noon-1:30pm, Santa Ana:
SB: 1070 ARIZONA
ANTI IMMIGRANT LAW
What it is, what it does, and what you
need to know
Lunchtime Community Briefing
@ Centro Cultural, 313 N. Birch Street, Santa Ana
Lunch will be provided. If you have any questions or to RSVP
contact Lucero Chavez at Lchavez@aclu
Apr 23 Monday noon-3pm, Santa Ana:
Occupy PBS
Ross St. side of Civic Center
David Nazar at PBS Socal has agreed to come out next Monday between 12 and 3 to do a television story about the Occupy movement tackling the issue of homelessness at the "The Walk of Shame" portion of Ross St. where the homeless sleep. We need to get numbers out there, around 30-40 people. He will interview 3-4 people that can give him good sound bites.
Apr 23 Monday 6-9pm, Newport Beach:
Occupy / Rebellious Truths Intertribal Pow-wow
@
'Rebellious Truths' office by the OC airport on Quail/Birch Street., 1400 Quail St., #255
The good folks from Rebellious Truths would like to meet with active people in the Occupy Movement regarding a major July 14, 2012 music/activist event as well as ongoing collaboration.
http://SoundsOfTruth.org/
Space is limited. Coffee and a light selection of food at 6pm.
Please RSVP for seat count.
Rebellious Truths
"Sparking the flame of responsible revolution."
Christopher Ponzi
Director of Rebellious Rhetoric/Creative Conductor
http://RebelliousTruths.org/
949-439-3006
Thank you,
JB Wagoner
Occupy Everywhere
Apr 23 Monday 7pm, Anaheim:
You are invited to view a new feature length documentary,
"Occupation Has No Future", which examines the occupation of the West Bank,
and explores the struggle of Palestinians and Israelis against the
occupation. Among others, the film features Israeli conscientious objectors,
former soldiers, and Palestinian organizers.
Discussion will follow. Admission is free, but a free will donation will be requested.
Sponsored by UUJME (UUs for Justice in the Middle East).
Showing is at the Unitarian Universalist Church,
511 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim 92805.
Parking around the corner at Santa Ana St.
Apr 23 (4th Monday) 7pm, Orange:
OC Democratic Central Committee Meeting
[Location change]
Carpenters' Union Hall, 1916 W. Chapman Ave.
Teamsters Union Hall, 140 South Marks Way
Apr 24 Tuesday 3-7:45pm, Brea:
Free Bradley Manning Solidarity Action
3-6pm
Demonstrate in front of the Military Recruiting center located at 240 S. Brea blvd
* Sign the Stand with Bradley Petition
* Write Bradley a Letter - We'll provide the colorful pens, pencils, makers, paper, and clipboards, we will also take your photograph and mail it along with your letter. We'll even pay for postage.
* Sidewalk Chalk
* Make your own sign
* Pass out Flyers
6-6:30pm
March to Brea Civic Center
6:30-7pm
Food provided
7-7:45pm
Assembly to reach consensus on how to take action for Bradley's Trial dates in May
7:45pm
Candle Light Vigil
More Details @
http://freebradleymanningsocal.com/
Apr 24 Tuesday 5:30pm, Irvine:
Council Member Larry Agran asks for YOUR support on an action plan to keep San Onofre Nuclear Power Plant closed!!
This will be the follow-up meeting to when the issue of San Onofre was introduced at the council meeting on March 27th. This meeting is where an action plan will be discussed by the Council. Nuclear energy expert Arnie Gunderson with Fairwinds Associated, and Dave Freeman, Friends of the Earth will be there to testify.
We need to be at the table lending support for decisive action. Your attendance shows support! We are asking that green is worn to the meeting. That way the council can identify supporters in the audience.
Irvine City Hall is located at the corners of Anton and Harvard. Look for the TALL clock tower. If you have questions, please call Marion Pack at 949-922-3273, or email at marionpack1@gmail.com. If you would like more information about San Onofre see, sanonofresafety.org
If you can't attend, call Mayor Kang and thank him for his leadership for putting public safety first. Ask him to work to keep San Onofre closed. Council Phone# 949-724-6233, email, sukheekang@ci.irvine.ca.us
Apr 24 Tuesday 7-9pm, Westminster:
OC Peace Coalition General Meeting
ocpeace.org
WHERE:
Spires Restaurant,
13030 Goldenwest,
Westminster
WHO:
All interested people are invited, especially anyone who might
represent one of our member organizations.
We're likely to be planning for tabling, future actions,
or whatever business people want to bring up
(excluding any specific support of candidates or political parties).
Please bring your ideas, and be ready to step up and participate.
Apr 25 Wednesday 7pm, Fountain Valley:
Democratic Club of West OC: Outsourcing the Democratic Party
The Republicans are attacking labor and workers' rights across the nation, including here
in OC, and threatening out cital social safety nets. These are attacks on the Democratic Party and our values.
Our featured speaker os Tim Steed, Labor Relations Representative for OC Employees Association.
17250 Los Jardines West, Green Valley Adult Clubhouse, Fountain Valley. Doors open 6:30 PM. demclubofwestoc.org Email westocdems@yahoo.com if questions.
Apr 25 Wednesday 10am, Irvine: Get the Chalk Out of Here UC Irvine, Ring Road, in front of the flagpoles, in front of the Langson Library. We will be chalking our displeasure with how the university is being run into the ground. Come and be creative all over the ground.
[rescheduled] Apr 26 Thursday 7am, Anaheim:
OC-RAP leafletting
We have rescheduled the leafleting at Katella HS to Friday, May 4, 7am.
That's the earliest that Seniors will be back to regular bell schedule.
Thanks. Any questions, pls reply to me, BMartin125@comline.com or call Al, 949-492-0571.
Apr 26 Thursday noon, Orange:
Rally & Press Conference announcing Strike Sanction/Strike Vote
Orange County Labor Federation Office,
309 N. Rampart St. Suite A.,
Orange, CA 92868
Contact: Jessica Lopez
https://twitter.com/#!/yesigalopez
Jessica.lopez@seiu-usww.org
(see also:
Apr 26 Candle Light Vigils
Apr 27 Pre Strike Vote Rally & March
Apr 30 Strike Vote/Rally)
Apr 26 Thursday 5:30-8pm, Costa Mesa:
Newport Beach Women's Democratic Club
newportbeachwomensdemocraticclub.com
LOCATION:
Lisa Gustafson's Home
428 East 18th Street
Costa Mesa, CA
Agenda
5:30-6:00 Social
6:00-7:00 SPEAKER: Dr. Bill Honigman, ObamaCare Health Plan
6:45 Alan Beek -Countering "Citizen's United" legislation
7:00-8:00 Meeting
Apr 26 Thursday 5:30pm, Fullerton:
Tom Hayden Delivers Hansen Lecture
@ Fullerton Arboretum, Cal State Fullerton,
1900 Associated Road, Fullerton, 92831
Tom Hayden, former California senator and a longtime leader of peace, justice and environmental movements, will deliver Cal State Fullerton's fourth annual Hansen Lecture April 26. The lecture is free and open to the public.
Contact Raymond W. Rast, CSUF assistant professor of history and the center's associate director, at 657-278-8563 or rrast@fullerton.edu
Apr 26 Thursday 6-8pm, Irvine:
Reception with Jose Medina
Join Assemblyman Jose Solorio, Frank Barbaro, Melissa Fox, and Nick Anas for a reception reception for Jose Medina, who is a candidate for the 61st Assembly District. This is this a great opportunity to show your support a race that can help us get to a 2/3 majority in Sacramento and end the gridlock!
At The Home of Melissa & Michael Fox
49 Bolinas, Irvine CA 92602
RSVP to Mona at Mona@OCYD.org or (949) 395-7694
Apr 26 Thursday 6:30pm, Irvine:
"The Light in Her Eyes"
a documentary by
Julia Meltzer and Laura Nix
Special Screening & Discussion
@
UC Irvine,
Humanities Gateway 1070,
in the McCormick Screening Room
The filmmakers will be introduced by Professor Fatimah Tobing Rony of the Film and Media Studies
Department at UC Irvine. There will be a post-screening discussion about women's rights in Islam
and in the U.S. with Hector Villagra, Executive Director the ACLU Los Angeles, Maria Khani,
community activist and chair of the Women's Committee at the Islamic Institute of Orange County
and Anaheim, and the directors, Julia Meltzer and Laura Nix.
thelightinhereyesmovie.com
Apr 26 Thursday 7pm, Irvine:
Amnesty International Irvine: group 178 Monthly Meeting
aiusaoc.org/irvine/meetings.html
Please note that we have moved up our meeting time to 7:00 PM!
Al White will be bringing a DVD of "In the Land of the Free" ( http://www.inthelandofthefreefilm.com/ )
We will watch the second half of this documentary, time permitting.
Irvine United Congregational Church,
4915 Alton Parkway,
Irvine, CA 92604
Cost: Free. Refreshements will be served.
Apr 26 Thursday 7:30-9:30pm, Irvine:
Screening of "Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and a land ethic for our time"
@ UCI Student Center, Crystal Cove Auditorium
Dr. Stanley Temple, Professor Emeritus in Conservation at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Senior Fellow with the Aldo Leopold Foundation, will be introducing, "Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and a land ethic for our time"
and answering questions afterward. Green Fire highlights Leopold's extraordinary career, tracing how he shaped and influenced the modern environmental movement.
http://www.greenfiremovie.com/
Apr 26 Thursday 10pm, Irvine/Orange/Aliso Viejo:
Candle Light Vigils with the Janitors at Night
Main Vigil: 18200 VonKarmon, Irvine CA
Smaller Vigils:
- 600 The City Parkway, Orange, CA
- 45 Enterprise, Aliso Viejo, CA
- Irvine Spectrum
- Fashion Island
(see also:
Apr 26 Rally & Press Conference
Apr 27 Pre Strike Vote Rally & March
Apr 30 Strike Vote/Rally)
Apr 27 Friday noon-2pm, Irvine:
Orange County Janitors Pre Strike Vote Rally & March
Orange County Justice for Janitors are on the verge of voting to strike on the buildings of the one percent.
Join Janitors 12pm Friday 4/27 to demand the one percent stop holding us back. Meet us at 2601 Main Street, Irvine, CA.
Janitors are part of the 99% across this nation coming from all parts of the world to clean up the messes of the one percent for on average $10 per hour. They have fought on the streets to win family health care and they intend to keep it. The one percent wants to hold us back from progressing. We won't stand for it.
Contact: Jessica Lopez
https://twitter.com/#!/yesigalopez
Jessica.lopez@seiu-usww.org
(see also:
Apr 26 Rally & Press Conference
Apr 26 Candle Light Vigils
Apr 30 Strike Vote/Rally)
Apr 27 Friday 8:15-9:15pm, Irvine: Author Jonathan Kirsch on "The Grand Inquisitor's Manual: A History Of Terror In The Name Of God" University Synagogue, 3400 Michelson Dr. universitysynagogue.org/event/author-jonathan-kirsch-will-be-speaking
Apr 28 Saturday 2-3:30pm, Santa Ana:
Occupy OC General Assembly
@ Civic Center & Ross
BE A LEADER, we can always use more. Learn about upcoming events like May 1st General Strike and help us chart the course for Summer.
Apr 28 Saturday 3pm, Garden Grove:
Citizens United Working Group
So we are confirmed for 3pm on SATURDAY at John's house: 9472 Central Ave, Garden Grove
To those of you that cant physically make it, we can conference call you in or keep you updated virtually.
We wont all be able to make it to everything, but thats why we have a group as diverse as we do.
Looking forward to seeing those of you who can make it tomorrow!
Agenda:
- Plan out logistics for signature gathering events
- Map out the organizations we can partner with locally
Apr 28 Saturday 4-7pm, Long Beach:
High School Spring Tour for Ethan McCord FUNDRAISER BBQ!
Help fund Ethan McCord coming to your area to speak to
High School students on War and the Military.
While serving in Iraq, McCord was videotaped running to
seek medical care for the child in his arms that he rescued.
engaged in a firefight in an Iraqi suburb when his platoon,
Included in this tape was footage of innocent civilians,
including Reuters photographers, that were killed when an
Apache helicopter fired upon them.
That classified video created a firestorm when
it was released on the Wikileaks site
entitled "Collateral Murder".
Come join us for a barbeque, see the film clip and help
give our youth a chance to hear Ethan McCord's story first hand.
3917 Linden Ave,
Long Beach, CA 90807
Donation at the door - $10
Donation includes full BBQ lunch, refreshments, complementary DVD
SPONSORED BY
Long Beach Area Peace Network, San Pedro Neighbors for
Peace and Justice, Military Families Speak Out,
Orange County Peace Coalition, Long Beach Recruitment Awareness Project,
Veterans for Peace Chapters 110 & 067
For More Info, Please call Marshall at (562)760-8823
Apr 28 Saturday 5pm, Fullerton:
Dems of North OC Office Opening
215 West Commonwealth, Fullerton
There will be an Open House event at the new office for Democrats of North Orange County. Come join us for snacks, drinks and ample opportunity to talk to other Democrats about plans for the 2012 election efforts!
Apr 28 Saturday 5:30pm, Orange:
Interfaith Peace Ministry of Orange County Final Annual Dinner-Meeting
First Christian Church of Orange,
130 E. Walnut Ave., Orange, CA 92687
ipmoc.org
Please send your e-mail address to jswhitesell3211@yahoo.com if you would like to register via e-mail.
Apr 29 Sunday 12:30-3pm, San Onofre:
Three Mile Island! Chernobyl! Fukushima! San Onofre? Rally to Shut SONGS
San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station,
Near south gate on Basilone Rd,
San Onofre, CA 921111
Protest Continued Risky and Costly Operation of San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS)
On April 29 We Commemorate:
26th Year Anniversary of Continued Chernobyl Meltdown
33rd Anniversary of the Three-Mile Island Disaster
Recognition of the Continuing Fukushima Meltdown
And we Stand for Permanent Decommissioning of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS)
copswiki.org/Common/A29SanOnofreProtestAndRally
Apr 29 Sunday 2-3pm, Irvine:
Congressional District 45 Democratic Delegate Caucus
Concordia University at Grimm Hall North 301-302, Conference Center and Terrace.,
1530 Concordia Drive, Irvine
Registration and voting starts at 2:00 PM and doors close promptly at 3:00 PM.
CD45 includes cities where many of our members reside: Irvine, Tustin, Orange, Villa Park, Anaheim Hills, Laguna Woods, Laguna Hills, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, and Coto de Caza.
Please plan to attend and RSVP Deborah Skurnik: deborah080@cox.net.
Apr 29 Sunday 2-4pm, (RSVP for address):
Fundraiser for Mayor Sharon Quirk-Silva
Fullerton Mayor Quirk-Silva is running for Assembly!
Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez is hosting a fundraiser for Fullerton Mayor Sharon Quirk-Silva to build momentum for her Assembly 2012 race! We are counting on your support in this critical election race.
If you would like to attend, RSVP here: jsilva@sharonquirksilva.com, or call (714) 745-9544
Apr 29 Sunday 4pm, Irvine: PDA (Progressive Democrats of America) OC Chapter Meeting @ University Center (Courtyard Area) 4199 Campus Dr, Irvine 92612 Contact: Dr Bill Honigman drbill@pdamerica.org
Apr 29 Sunday 7pm, Santa Ana:
"In the Wrong Body" Documentary Screening Presented by OCEC
Church of The Foothills United Church of Christ Disciples of Christ,
19211 Dodge Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705-2236
Come join us for a screening of the documentary that debuted in Cuban theaters last year "En el Cuerpo Equivocado".
It tells the moving story of Mavi Susel, the first trans gender person in Cuba to receive a sex reassignment operation, in 1988.
Apr 30 Monday 11am, Orange:
Strike Vote/Rally
Teamsters Local 952 Office,
140 S. Marks Way,
Orange, CA 92868
(see also:
Apr 26 Rally & Press Conference
Apr 26 Candle Light Vigils
Apr 27 Pre Strike Vote Rally & March)
[Rescheduled] Apr 30 Monday 6-9pm, Irvine:
Occupy / Rebellious Truths Intertribal Pow-wow
Rescheduled to May 14
Apr 30 Monday 7pm, Aliso Viejo:
The First 70 - Soka University Eco-Screening
Pauling 216, Soka University of America,
1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
In Partnership with Transition Aliso Viejo, Soka University is hosting a free film screening of The First 70 - A documentary about California's plans to close 70 state parks. Our State Parks are vital part of what makes this an amazing place to live, come learn why can't let them.
MAY
hideMay 1 Tuesday 1-2pm, Santa Ana:
Will you general strike with me?
Liberation Plaza/ Plaza de la liberacion, 630 North Broadway, Santa Ana, CA
We are Calling on all of you whom support and participate in the Occupy movement to stand with us in solidarity as we show the world what a day with out a 99%'er looks like.
We will be meeting at Liberation Plaza for a short rally then, converging with hundreds more at Sasser park to launch what promises to be the most successful Mayday march since 2006.
May 1 Tuesday 2-3:30pm, Santa Ana:
May Day Convergence
@ Sasscer Park, corner of Ross/5th, Santa Ana
Various groups participating in May Day are converging at Sasscer Park
for a rally and solidarity march at 3:30
ocmdc.org
May 1 Tuesday 6-8pm, (RSVP for address): Fundraiser for Jordan Brandman's Candidacy for City Council Come support Jordan Brandman in his bid for Anaheim City Council! This is a wonderful opportunity to get more involved in local politics and elect more democrats to office. To RSVP, please contact melahat.us@gmail.com or telephone (949) 350-7733.
May 2 Wednesday 11:30am-1:30pm, Irvine:
Planned Parenthood Orange County and San Bernardino Counties Event - Consider This, featuring an interfaith discussion about the intersection of religion and reproductive freedom.
Learn how the beliefs of Rabbi Mark Miller, pro-choice nun Sister Donna Quinn and the Rev. Wilfredo Benitez form the foundation of their support for women's health care, including contraception, and safe, legal abortion. Individual tickets: $45 with lunch and valet parking provided. For tickets and information, call 714/922-445 or visit http://www.considerthisoc.org/index.php
Andrei's Conscious Cuisine & Cocktails, 2607 Main St., Irvine.
May 2 Wednesday 5:30pm, Newport Beach:
Film Screening: In Organic We Trust
999 Newport Center Drive
The Positive Plate, OC Food Access Coalition and Ecofficiency.org are hosting Wednesday night's Newport Beach Film Festival screening of In Organic We Trust. Purchase discount tickets ($8) using the code 5B5NBFF, and join us afterwards for a post-party at Sage restaurant to discuss the documentary and enjoy some food and drink.
http://newportbeach.festivalgenius.com/2012/films/inorganicwetrust_kippastor_newportbeach2012
May 2 Wednesday 6-9pm, Huntington Beach: Do you know what you're putting in your body? OC NOW will host a FREE event at the Whole Foods in Huntington Beach (7881 Edinger Avenue #150) to educate consumers on items they put in and on their bodies that may not be as healthy as they think they are. We'll have a rep from the FDA as well as two industry representatives who will present an overview of how we can all be better informed when purchasing vitamins, cosmetics and food. Check our website calendar for more information as the date draws closer.
May 2 Wednesday 6:30pm, Fullerton:
MoveOn: Important Planning Meeting
at Linda and Wayne's house. It will be a potluck
On May 9th, Bank of America will hold its annual stockholders meeting in North Carolina. Since few of us can afford to fly there to protest, Irvine and North Orange County MoveOn Councils will cosponsor a "99% Spring" Challenge Bank of America Event here in Orange County. We need everyone to come out and let Bank of America know that we are shocked at how Un-American they are by dodging their fair share of taxes and by foreclosing on home owners rather than restructuring their loans.
But first, we need to plan the details of the event and prepare ourselves with posters and props. We will have a potluck/planning meeting on Wednesday, May 2nd at Linda and Wayne's house: Please sign up below. This will be a chance for us to get better acquainted, and have fun planning how we can put our recent training into action with tactics and strategies to attract the media and large crowds. Your voice, creative ideas and participation are essential to our success. Help us plan our action this Wednesday, May 2nd and/or sign on to be with us on the following Wednesday, May 9th (details to follow.)
Also, and very important, if you have an account with B. of A. that you would consider closing, we are very interested in hearing from you.
Finally, we need folks to help with contacting the media or making phone calls to our MoveOn members. If you can help, please let me know by return email to LJVician@hotmail.com
LJVician@hotmail.com
May 2 Wednesday 6:30pm, Irvine:
The film Precious Knowledge, presented by Cross-Cultural Center at UC Irvine.
Precious Knowledge follows Tucson High School's seniors and community leaders in Tucson in their fight for Mexican American Studies after Arizona legislature effectively banned Ethnic Studies from k-12 schools. Dinner will be provided during discussion. RSVP required. Space is limited, so please sign-up on the Cross-Cultural Center website http://www.ccc.uci.edu/.
May 2 Wednesday 7pm, Costa Mesa:
Sharon Quirk-Silva, Fullerton mayor and candidate for Assembly District 65 is featured speaker at Democracy for America-Orange County meeting.
Quirk-Silva will talk about her experience as mayor and her campaign to unseat Chris Norby. Other candidate speakers will be featured along with Faye Dietiker of Breast Cancer Angels. Social hour is 6:15pm and meeting begins at 7:15pm. For info, contact Susan Kopicki at sckopicki@gmail.com.
Location: Karl Strauss Brewing Company, 901 South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa.
May 3 Thursday 2pm, Laguna Woods:
Sister Donna Quinn
Pro-Choice and Pro-Faith
You Don't Have to Choose:
Religious and Reproductive Justice
Go Hand In Hand
Sponsors: American Association of University Women, Laguna Hills Branch;
Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods Village; Laguna Woods Democratic Club;
National Council of Jewish Women, Saddleback Section
Sr. Donna Quinn is Coordinator of the National Coalition of American Nuns, Coordinator of Women-Church Convergence and Coordinator of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice - Illinois. She is one of the Founders of the Women's Movement in the Catholic tradition. She holds two Master's degrees (History and Administration).
Laguna Woods Village,
Clubhouse 3,
Dining Room 2
Non-residents, please fill out information on flyer for gate access:
lagunawoodsvillage.com//images/lwlagunawoods/Concerned%20Citizens/May%203%2C%202012%20Pro-choice%20pro-faith%20event.pdf
Contact Arlene Sontag at 949.206.1919
for further information
May 3 Thursday 5:30-7pm, Placentia: Educators for Sharon - Reception for Sharon Quirk Silva, Candidate for the 65th State Assembly Tlaquepaque Restaurant, 101 W Santa Fe Ave, Placentia, CA 92870
May 3 Thursday 6pm, Irvine: MoveOn Council Meeting We need everyone to show up at the May 9 Irvine and North Orange County MoveOn Council's 99% Spring Challenge B of A event and you are invited to help plan the May 9 non violent direct action at a pot luck dinner at Kate's place. Please sign up at pol.moveon.org/event/meeting/129868
May 3 (1st Thursday) 6:30-9pm, Tustin: Orange County Interfaith Coalition for the Environment Planning Committee Meeting Aldersgate United Methodist Church 1201 Irvine Blvd., Tustin, CA The Planning Committee meets monthly to plan the annual Caring for Creation conference in addition to other, smaller events that take place throughout the year. For more information, please visit our website at ocice.org. The Orange County Interfaith Coalition for the Environment educates, raises awareness and empowers people to actively protect and preserve creation through responsible stewardship.
May 3 Thursday 7pm, Orange:
OC Chapter of Death Penalty Focus
in classroom 4 of the Saint Joseph Center at 480 South Batavia Street, Orange, 92868.
At this meeting we will be discussing and organizing our fall fundraiser which will be held at the Saint Joseph Center at the beginning of October. For further information on any event, please call 714-514-2771.
http://deathpenalty.org/
May 3 Thursday 7pm, Westminster:
MFSO meeting
On our agenda will be our special guests Marselle Sloan and Jeri Crum who will talk about how they intervened in a speech given by John Yoo in Irvine a few weeks ago.
A short discussion on whether MFSO should help to put pressure on John Yoo, the attorney that wrote the authorization for the Bush Administration to use "torture" on suspects in Iraq and Afghanistan. Also we will discuss Ethan McCord's schedule which is set for the week of June 3rd and a report of May Day actions.
Spires Restaurant,
13030 Goldenwest,
Westminster - right under the 22 freeway at Goldenwest and Garden Grove Blvd. Right next to the Motel 6. We have a private room.
Pat Alviso & Jeff Merrick
Military Families Speak Out
Orange County & South Bay Chapter
www.mfsooc.org
562-833-8035
Ed Garza
Military Families Speak Out
Orange County Chapter
714-317-3969
May 3 Thursday 7pm, Fullerton:
South Central Farm Documentary "The Garden" with activist Rufina Juarez
at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton, CA, (714) 738-6595, www.themuck.org.
"The Garden" is an engaging and powerful look at the famous political and social battle over the largest community garden in the US (located in South Central Los Angeles).
Guest speaker Rufina Juarez, a community activist and farmer, who played a prominent role in the South Central Farm, will also be present to talk about her experience working with the film.
May 4 Friday 7am, Anaheim: OC-RAP leafletting Attention All Anti-imperialists! Help the OC Recruitment Awareness Project buzz Anaheim's Katella H.S. Friday morning. May 4, 7 AM. We'll be leafletting "Do You Know Enough To Enlist?" Contact Al White at 949-492-0571 or Betsy Martin at bmartin125@comline.com oc-rap.org
May 4 (1st Friday) 7-9pm, Orange:
Moving Pictures: Friday Night Film Series "Waste Land"
wastelandmovie.com
Filmed over nearly three years, WASTE LAND follows renowned artist
Vik Muniz as he journeys to his native Brazil and the world's largest
garbage dump on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro: Jardim Gramacho.
There he photographs an eclectic band of "catadores"—self-designated
pickers of recyclable materials. Muniz's collaboration with these
inspiring characters as they recreate images of themselves out of
garbage reveals both the dignity and despair of the catadores as they
begin to re-imagine their lives.
Event is Free of Charge
St. Joseph Center, Mother Louis Room,
480 South Batavia St, Orange 92868.
http://www.sistersofstjosephorange.org/OUR_MINISTRIES/justice/film-series.php
6:30-7:00 P.M.: Gathering & Refreshments
7:00-9:00 P.M.: Film & Discussion
RSVP: (714) 633-8121 Ext. 7716
Justice@csjorange.org
May 5 Saturday 10am-3pm, Santa Ana:
Faith-Rooted Advocacy Training
@ Christian Tabernacle church, 311 N Main Street. Parking: Artist Village Structure (parking fee on own).
Faith-Rooted Advocacy teaches people of faith howto move from charity to justice and
provides tools for advocacy that are rooted with our faith and values.
This intensive training is decigned to introdue CLUE's faith rooted model by focusing
on the topics of immigration and education.
clueoc.org/CLUE_Orange_County/Actions_and_Events/Entries/2012/4/12_Faith_Rooted_Advocacy_Training-_May_5th_-_10am_-_3pm_2.html
May 5 Saturday 10:30am, Fullerton:
DNOC Women's Caucus
in our new DNOC Headquarters at 215 W. Commonwealth in Fullerton,
Parking in the back lot or side streets (construction on Commonwealth)
We plan to talk about the upcoming election season, have a training session on successful phone banking tips (with Glenda and Susan Uballe) and have a short phone banking session. Please bring your cell phone for making calls.
If you have any Agenda items you would like the Women's Caucus to address, please send us an email prior to the meeting.
Glenda Flock <glenda.flock@gmail.com>
May 5 Saturday 10:30am-5:30pm, Aliso Viejo: Soka University's 11th Annual International Festival Soka University, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 soka.edu/news_events/International-Festival/default.aspx
May 5 Saturday 1:30pm, Irvine: Americans United for Separation of Church and State with guest speaker Rev. Steve Baines, Americans United National Director of Religious Outreach on "Nausea or Necessity: The Case For Church State Separation." Steve will be speaking to us about both the National Day of Prayer and the far more important First Amendment Day where we celebrate the five freedoms granted to us in the Constitution. Steve will also be discussing the need for the strong wall of separation between church and state and the attacks on it by the religious right Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Avenue. Doors open 1:00 PM. au-oc.org; email: OrangeCountyAU@yahoo.com or call 714-299-4551.
May 5 Saturday 5:30-10pm, Anaheim:
8th ICNA Southern California Annual Fundraising Banquet
ICNA Presents
Defending Religious Freedom,
Understanding Shariah
At The
Sheraton Park Hotel,
1855 South Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, CA
For more info call (855) 855.4262 or visit www.icnasc.org
Purchase your tickets http://icnasc.org/civicrm/event/register?id=5&reset=1
May 6 Sunday 5-11am, Anaheim: AIDS Walk The Disneyland Resort ocasf.org/category/asf-events-activities/aids-walk-orange-county
May 6 (1st Sunday) 7:30am-5pm, Huntington Beach:
Arlington West Memorial
Apologies for not getting this notice out as timely as usual. On this first Sunday of May, we will again be setting up the Arlington West display on the sands of Huntington Beach. We hope we can have your help.
We are still deployed and fighting in Afghanistan in America's longest war, so there will be another Arlington West in Huntington Beach. Please help if you can but if your schedule doesn't permit that please consider coming by to visit if that's possible.
Weather forecast is fine: calling for only partially cloudy skies and a high about 66. There will be a concert at the pier plaza in the afternoon and it looks like it will a great day there.
While polls show public opinion turning sharply against our continued deployment in Afghanistan and America's longest ever war, and our President having committed to "ending the war", we need to maintain our efforts to keep visible the costs and to support our veterans. Our continuing efforts to remind the public of the cost of our wars and to "bring Our Troops Home" must continue. Come help or just visit.
Volunteers meet at the beach (6th st. north of the pier) at 7:30AM to help unload the trailer and setup the crosses and other material, and/or come by 5:00PM to help take it down and put it away.
In spite of the far too many years, we are as dedicated as ever to doing what we can to keep the costs of these conflicts in front of the public, to continue this display, forum and venue, and to promote the cause of peace, while honoring those that serve and particularly those that have been sacrificed. We do this while also fighting for full and proper benefits and care for our returning and past veterans. We cannot let the public forget that many of our nation's sons and daughters, husbands and wives, and even fathers and mothers, are still daily struggling and risking life half a world away.
Please consider helping, or at least visiting, as we again setup our memorial on the sands of Huntington Beach(at sixth street) to give thanks to and to honor those who have served our country and particularly those that made the ultimate sacrifice. We must continue to remind the public of this ongoing conflicts and their costs to our nation and its families, and also to continue to talk to, support and help the many Marines, Soldiers, Sailors, Veterans, family members and concerned others that come by.
Volunteers are needed this month and guests are always very much welcome. As usual we will be at 6th Street (north of pier and of Main Street) Huntington Beach on the beach. Display should be up from 8AM to 5:00PM. Please come visit and, if you can, PLEASE come to help with setup and/or breakdown. In addition to the moving display and great people and the beach itself, we will have a selection of books and peace supplies for small (or large) donations. We often have many great people visiting and great conversations going on.
We need to know that we have enough veteran members willing to staff it all day and enough help to get it setup and taken down. If you can help, please reply to this email as soon as you can confirm your plans for Sunday.
It is important that we hear from veteran members and other volunteers soon to know what coverage we will have for the day. Please let us know what hours you can expect to be present.
VOLUNTEERS:
We usually need the most help in the morning, though both morning and evening are critical.
We meet up at the beach around/after 7:20 and start the setup of the field of crosses and other items. Depending upon number of helpers this can take 30 minutes or over two hours. "Many hands make for light and fast work". Take down goes much quicker than setup. We will likely start breakdown at about 5:00PM and hopefully have everything back in the trailer before 5:30.
Please let us know if you are coming this Sunday by replying to ocvfpaw@gmail.com, but you, of course, are most welcome without replying first.
May 6 Sunday 10am, Long Beach: First Congregational Church, Rev. Steve Baines, Americans United National Director of Religious Outreach 241 Cedar Avenue, Long Beach, www.firstchurchlb.org or au-oc.org; email: OrangeCountyAU@yahoo.com or call 714-299-4551.
May 6 Sunday 2-3pm, Irvine:
Candidates speak at Green Party Monthly Meeting
Irvine Ranch Water District,
15600 Sand Canyon Ave.
Two local candidates for office have been
invited to speak:
Anthony Vieyra is a Green running for Congress
in District 35, in nearby parts of LA County.
D'Marie Mulattieri is running against Ed Royce
in the 39th congressional district as an independent. She played a large part
in founding Occupy Orange County, and has
directed the charity LIVE H2O: United by Love
for some years.
Several Greens will also report on the
progress of the movement to shut down the
San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.
May 6 Sunday 4:30pm, Westminster:
Third Annual
Mother's Day
Interfaith Celebration
Join us to honor our mothers through an inspiring conversation on
COMPASSION
AMONG FAITHS
Dinner Will be Served
RSVP: Khalil Dewji : 714 309 7979 Seema Ali 949 205 9410 or email kddewji@aol.com
Rose Center,
14140 All American Way, Westminster, CA 92683
May 6 Sunday 5pm, Laguna Hills: "War Made Easy" movie house party [Event Full] contact Dr. Bill Honigman DrBill@pdamerica.org
May 7 Monday 7-9pm, Anaheim:
Immigration as a Moral Issue
Security, Enforcement, and Human Rights
Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim,
511 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim CA 92805
May 8 Tuesday 6pm, Irvine:
Help keep San Onofre Nuclear Power Plant closed
Council Member Larry Agran asks for YOUR support by attending the Irvine City Council Meeting.
On April 27th, the Irvine City Council by a 5-0 vote, signed on to a very strong letter regarding the operation of San Onofre and its safety.
The letter will go to everyone from the President on down to other local city councils. But Council Member Agran does not plan to let it end with merely a letter. He intends to continue to hold Edison's feet to the fire. At Agran's request, Edison will be returning to the council meeting to discuss their plans to get through the summer without San Onofre. It will be interesting to see what they say in light of information disclosed this week about trying to put Unit II back on line June1.
Join us to keep the pressure on. Your attendance gives the council the political will to act our behalf. We are asking that green is worn to the meeting. That way the council can identify supporters in the audience.
Irvine City Hall is located at the corners of Anton and Harvard. Look for the TALL clock tower. If you have questions, please call Marion Pack at 949-922-3273, or email at marionpack1@gmail.com. If you would like more information about San Onofre see, sanonofresafety.org
May 9 Wednesday 4:30pm, Corona Del Mar: MoveOn: 99% Spring Bank Protest pol.moveon.org/event/99springaction/129855 Bank of America will be holding their Corporate Share Holders Meeting in North Carolina on May 9 and hundreds of thousands of activists from over 60 organizations will converge while activists all across the country will gather locally to protest in solidarity with the Charlotte activists. We'll protest for the people, the 99%, the workers, the students, the home owners and the small business owners who can't get loans, seniors and families that have been foreclosed on or evicted from their homes while the bank gets our tax dollars, pay no taxes,and CEO's get larger and larger bonuses. For what? To feed their addiction to greed--constantly needing more when they have more than enough!
May 9 Wednesday 5:30-8pm, Irvine:
OC Dream Team/Mes de La Raza Panel
UC Irvine,
Social Science Trailer, SSTR103
The Orange County Dream Team (OCDT) was born out of a community's
profound need to help its talented undocumented youth obtain access to higher education. Established in 2004, the OCDT began with a small but diverse group of high school, college and university students united under a common goal of passing the DREAM and Student Adjustment Acts.
May 9 Wednesday 6pm, San Juan Capistrano:
South OC Democrats
This Months meeting: features Mr. Christopher Townsend
Chris is founder and President of Townsend Public Affairs Inc.
With 30 years experience as a lobbyist, he is an expert at
Finding funding, and plan development for communities
To build Infrastructure, parks and recreation and
Transportation.
Please join us for our Buffet Dinner, which includes
Salads, Entré, side dishes, dessert and beverage,(tax and tip included).
Dinner is served 6-7PM, Members $17 Dinner, nonmembers $20.
Meeting only at 7 PM, Members $3, non members $5
RSVP'S are required for dinner OR Meeting only
Reservations are due By Sunday May 6, 2012
RSVP to Kenton Cooper at: kenton805@cox.net
Meeting Location: San Juan Capistrano Community Center,
25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano 92675
May 9 Wednesday 7pm, Garden Grove:
LULAC Council Meeting
http://lulac.org
We are very pleased to inform you of our upcoming monthly council meeting. You are receiving this invitation as you are a member of our council and/or you have requested to be invited or want to learn more about how to help our Latino community. We hope to see you there.
If you are planning to attend please RSVP or contact:
Angelina Madrid: michinmadrid@gmail.com, (714) 876-7639
Coco's Bakery Restaurant -
12032 Harbor Blvd. Garden Grove, CA
(Harbor Blvd/Chapman Ave.)
May 9 Wednesday 7pm, Laguna Woods:
Laguna Woods Democratic Club
Clubhouse 3, Dining Room 2.
Special Guests: DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES --
Sukhee Kang for 45th Congressional District
Steve Young for 37th State Senate District
Robert Rush for 74th State Assembly District
Meeting includes club business, legislative action, a raffle and refreshments.
Members free; Guests $2 at the door.
Please bring nonperishable food for South County Outreach. Thanks
May 9 Wednesday 7pm, Huntington Beach: OC Young Democrats Mixer Join OCYD at BeachFront 301 in Huntington Beach on Wednesday May 9th at 7:00 p.m for our May Mixer and Celebrate an outstanding OCYD member's birthday. Please note that this May meeting will not be held at our usual location or Date in order to prevent scheduling conflicts with events being held on our regularly scheduled date. Instead, join us at BeachFront 301 on the corner of Main and Olive Street.
May 9 Wednesday 7pm, Laguna Beach:
Laguna Beach Democratic Club.
will host Nathan Gonzales, speaking on Mr. Gonzales is the author of "Engaging Iran",
as well as having extensive academic credentials on Iranian studies.
The club meets at the Unitarian Fellowship, 429 Cypress, in North Laguna.
For more information contact Marion Pack, 949-922-3273, or marionpack1@gmail.com.
lagunabeachdemocraticclub.com,
Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/lbdcpage to find out about future events, our election headquarters, articles etc.
May 10 Thursday 5:30pm, Anaheim:
Orange County Labor Federation 12th Annual Solidarity Leadership Awards Dinner
Anaheim Convention Center, 800 West Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92802
Cocktails and Silent Auction at 5:30 PM and Dinner at 7:00 PM
To make reservations, please download reservation form by clicking here and mail to 309 N. Rampart St. Suite A, Orange, CA 92868 or call Joline Vela at (714) 385-1534. For ad specs please contact Priscilla Luviano at (714) 488-3860.
May 10 Thursday 5:45-9pm, Anaheim:
OC Human Relations Awards
at The City National Grove of Anaheim
Join us as OC Human Relations celebrates its 41st anniversary
and recognizes and honors outstanding people
for their exemplary
contributions to human relations in Orange
egov.ocgov.com/vgnfiles/ocgov/Human%20Relations/Docs/A41_SaveDate_01_10_12.pdf
Diverse Community Leaders Awards:
Dr. Silas H. Abrego (Fullerton)
Reverend Dr. Sarah Halverson (Costa Mesa)
Las Palmas' Leadership Team (LPLT)
The Honorable Judge Wendy S. Lindley (Santa Ana)
Michael Penn (Santa Ana)
Vicki Tamoush (Tustin)
Venerable Dr. Thich Vien Ly (Westminster)
Contact Barbara Hunt for more information:
714-834-7181 or Barbara@OCHumanRelations.org
May 10 Thursday 6-9pm, Fullerton:
Fullerton Recall Election Candidates Forum.
Fullerton Public Library,
Main Library,
353 W. Commonwealth Ave.,
Fullerton, CA 92832,
Osborne Auditorium
The LWVNOC is sponsoring a Candidates Forum for all the Candidates that are running for Fullerton City Council in the Recall election this June. Current city council members that are being recalled and potential candidates have been invited to participate. It is being held in the Fullerton Main Library, Osborne Auditorium. To see flyer, click here
May 10 Thursday 7pm, Laguna Beach: screening of "American Southwest: Are We Running Dry?" a film about water issues. Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St Ann's Drive.
May 11 Friday 5:30-9pm, Anaheim:
The SOAR Center and MEChA de UCI Present:
Free Film Screening of "Walkout" Conversation with Sal Castro, & Book Signing!
Crystal Cove Auditorium - Student Center, UC Irvine
Tickets are free and are available for pick up at the Student Outreach and Retention (SOAR) Center (106 Gateway Commons) starting Tuesday, April 24, 2012
At the Student Outreach and Retention (SOAR) Center, 106 Gateway Commons
Note: If you are off campus and would like to get on our guest list, please email us with your name, number of tickets, and your contact information at:
salcastro.uci@gmail.com
May 11 Friday 6:45-9pm, Anaheim:
Program for Progressives: Dr. Bill Honigman The Healthcare Movie
Community networking begins at 6:45 p.m., featured program at 7:15 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim, 511 S. Harbor Blvd., 92805.
May 11/12 Friday 7pm/Saturday 5pm & 7:30pm, Laguna Beach:
Prop 8 play
Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92627
The Laguna Playhouse is proud to announce three
performances of "8," a play chronicling the historic trial in the federal constitutional
challenge to California;s Proposition 8. Written by Academy Award-winning
screenwriter and AFER Founding Board Member Dustin Lance Black
The production is an unprecedented account of the Federal District Court trial in Perry v.
Schwarzenegger (now Perry v. Brown), the case filed by AFER to overturn Proposition
8, which stripped gay and lesbian Californians of the fundamental freedom to marry.
When: 7:00pm May 11, 5:00 and 7:30pm May 12. Admission by Donation. To reserve
seats call Donna at 949 497-2787 x 202 or email donna@lagunaplayhouse.com All
proceeds Benefit the American Foundation For Equal Rights, the organizational sponsor of the
federal lawsuit for marriage equality.
May 12 (2nd Saturday) 10am-noon, Irvine:
OC Peace Coalition General Meeting
WHERE:
The new Friends meeting house is at
2091 Business Center Dr, Suite 100, Irvine 92612
Exit at MacArthur off of 405 and go towards OC Airport
Turn Left at MacArthur and go to Michelson
Turn Left at Michelson and go to the very next street (?)
Turn Left at that next street that starts with a "D" and go to Business Center Drive
Turn Right on Business Center Drive and go about 1/4 mile
2091 is on Left Hand side
Go around to the back side of the building to where the handicap parking is.
Suite 100 is off of the inside courtyard, in the center of the office complex.
WHO:
Anyone
interested in educating, organizing and changing US foreign policies
promoting illegal invasions and occupations, as well as stopping the
militarization of the U.S. (High School Military Recruitment, the
brutal treatment of undocumented workers, and the criminalization of
youth, especially those of color).
We do not support any specific party but do support anyone who is
working for Peace and Justice.
Breakfast and Coffee provided!
Bring your ideas and enthusiasm!
ocpeace.org
May 12 Saturday 11am-3pm, Orange: 4th Annual Mother's Day Tardeada Featuring "Los Cuates", presented by Premier Women's Council #3151. Event pays special tribute to mothers and scholarship recipients. Enjoy delicious Mexican food and Ballet Fokllorico dancers; 50% of proceeds go towards scholarships. Presale tickets: Adults $30; LULAC members and students $25; children (2-12) $20. Mothers free with a paid adult ticket. Call 714/914-5272 for tickets, advertisements, and sponsorships or email ocmujer@sbcglobal for information. American Legion Post #132, 143 S. Lemon St., Orange CA 92866.
May 12 Saturday 1-4pm, Fullerton: North OC Democratic Campaign Kickoff 215 West Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832 Questions? Please contact us at (714)835-5158 or info@ocdemocrats.org
May 12 Saturday 3:30pm, Santa Ana:
Free University! Occupy Education! Show Me What Democracy Looks Like!
CSUF Grand Central Art Center,
125 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Uniting And Educating 100% of the 99%
Be Educated! Having a working knowledge of the issues and their root causes is essential to effectively communicating the need for change and formulating practical solutions. Frustration alone is not enough to cause lasting change, it can only come from a place of relevant, collective literacy.
Speakers and Discussion!
Alan Emery, Professor of Sociology at California State University Fullerton
"Successes and Failures of Democratic Movements in South Africa"
Steve Jobbit, Professor of History at California State University Fullerton
"Reviving the Left"
Jules Rochielle, Guest Artist in Residence at Grand Central Art Center
Recording YOUR ideas on "What is Democracy?"
Come one, come all! Please invite everyone you can :)
May 12 Saturday 4-6pm, Anaheim:
Community Meeting Regarding Police Brutality
The Alley of 117 E. Wakefield Ave. Anaheim, Ca. 92802
Program:
⇒ Part I Testimonials
• Organized testimonial panel comprised of 4 + family members -35min
• Open mic: people's testimony -20min
⇒ Part II Plan Of Action:
• Break into small groups (4-5 ppl) for discussion about solutions to stop police brutality and demand accountability -35min
• Report-back to larger group -10min
• Decide order of priority -7min
• Choose and develop and action plan for first action- 7min
• Assign task committees -7min
• Choose time/date/and place for next meeting or action. -5min
Food/drinks
⇒ Will be provided
May 12 Saturday 6-9pm, Irvine:
Reclaim Democracy OC The Health Care Movie
at The Irvine Ranch Water District Headquarters,
15600 Sand Canyon Ave.
Dr. Bill Honigman will be on hand to introduce the movie and field questions and lead the discussion afterwards.
Bring a healthy snack to share, we will provide hot and cold drinks. Join us for an essential film and a lively discussion.
6:00 PM: Gathering, chatting and munching.
6:30 PM: The Health Care Movie
8:20 PM: Discussion: What is the current state of the health care debate? What improvements can we look forward to from the 2011 Health Care Reform Bill? Where do we go from here?
May 12 Saturday 6:30pm, Anaheim:
Candlelight Vigil..In Honor Of Mother's Day
Walking from Haster & Katella to Disneyland!
We are having this vigil in honor of the mother's and families who have lost a loved one due to police brutality...Bring a candle and a picture of your loved one!!
May 13 Sunday 1-3pm, Orange:
CODEPINK OC 7th Annual Mother's Day Pro-Peace Vigil
From the bosom of a devastated Earth a voice goes up with our own. It says: "Disarm! Disarm!" The original meaning of the very first Mother's Day in 1870 was pro-peace.
And so we will be holding our 7th annual "Mother's Day for Peace" vigil at the Traffic Circle,
Old Towne Orange, at the intersection of Chapman Ave. & Glassell St.
Let us all come together to show the people of Orange County the power of
Mothers and others to end the war in Afghanistan!
This event will be held in solidarity with many other Mother's Day rallies.
"We, the women of one country,
Will be too tender of those of another country
To allow our sons to be trained to injure theirs."
~ Julia Ward Howe, Mother's Day Proclamation, 1870
May 13 Sunday 1:30pm, Irvine:
Humanists of OC: Mother's Day Program - Mothers, Infants, and Kangaroo Care
Irvine Ranch Water District,
15600 Sand Canyon Ave.,
Irvine, CA 92618
Virginia Bernal, Lactation Consultant at UCI Medical Center, will give a special Mother's Day presentation:
The Biology of Mothering; infant and maternal synchrony--
An evolutionary and developmental perspective of Mothering
meetup.com/OCHumanists/events/56037442
May 14 Monday 6-9pm, Irvine:
Occupy / Rebellious Truths Intertribal Pow-wow
Let's meet at Band Shell 6 on Monday.
Mason Park,
18712 University Drive, Irvine, CA 92612
Sounds of Truth: a major July 14, 2012 music/activist event as well as ongoing collaboration between socio/political groups.
http://SoundsOfTruth.org/
Space is limited. Coffee and a light selection of food at 6pm.
Please RSVP for seat count.
Michael Maxsenti
Rebellious Truths
JB Wagoner
May 14 Monday 6:30-8:30pm, Fullerton:
Fullerton Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum
Candidates for Don Bankhead's seat, will each present 3 five minute statements about economic development, housing and Coyote Hills, and reason for seeking office at 6:40 p.m. Those seeking the seat held by Dick Jones begin at 7:05, followed by candidates for Pat McKinley's seat at 7:35.
At the conclusion of the forum candidates will be available to network with attendees. I hope to see you there!
Fullerton Public Library,
353 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832
May 15 Tuesday 1:30-3:30pm, Garden Grove: Orange County Immigration Coalition meeting at OCCORD 13252 Garden Grove Blvd., Suite 204 Garden Grove, CA 92843.
May 15 (3rd Tuesday) 5:30-7pm, Orange:
Peace Vigil by MFSO and Code Pink
the
OC chapter of Military Families Speak Out
have resumed monthly peace vigils at the Orange Circle, Glassell & Chapman
These vigils will be held on the 3rd Tuesdays
of each month from 5:30-7:00 pm.
May 15 Tuesday 7:30pm, Irvine:
Cousins Club of OC: "Palestine/Israel - Where Are We Now, Where Are We Headed, and What Can We Do? "
Speaker: Sherna Berger Gluck
Has the train already left the station for a two-state solution in Palestine/Israel? What are the alternative scenarios, and what role can the International Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) campaign play in protecting Palestinian human rights and pressuring Israel to comply with international law?
Sherna Berger Gluck, an emerita faculty member at California State University, Long Beach is the author of An American Feminist in Palestine: The [First] Intifada Years. She is the Southern California coordinator of the Israel Divestment Campaign (IDC).
We meet at the Irvine Ranch Water District Offices, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave., between the 5 freeway and the 405. Exit at Sand Canyon and go to Waterworks Drive. Annual Cousin Club dues are $10. We would appreciate your support for 2012 if you have not already paid.
cousinscluboc.org
May 16 Wednesday 11:30am-1:30pm, Rancho Santa Margarita:
The Orange County Interfaith Coalition's 3rd annual Faith Leader's luncheon
will be held this year at the Sukyo Mahikari Center for Spiritual Development,
23151 Camino Altozano,
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Representatives from several local congregations will be speaking and sharing what they have done to green their grounds and/or facilities.
If you know of any congregations who have made similar efforts and should be included in this, please let us know at ecofaith@ocice.org
or call Margaret Henke at 714-731-6775.
For more information, go to OCICE.org .
May 16 Wednesday 4pm, Irvine:
Memorial for Dr. Lawrence Howard, UCI instructor and peace activist
It is with a great deal of sadness that we write to tell you that
following a recent illness, Dr. Lawrence Howard passed away at home on
March 28, 2012.
In conjunction with his family and friends, a memorial service is
planned for 4 p.m. on May 16, in the Social Science Lower Plaza. More
information will be available through http://www.dsc.uci.edu.
The Disability Services Center has established the Lawrence A. Howard
Scholarship Fund. Those wishing to contribute to this fund may use
the following link.
http://www.uadv.uci.edu/DisabilityServicesScholarship
Sincerely,
Barbara Dosher,
Dean, School of Social Sciences
Jan Serrantino,
Director, Disability Services Center
[Date change] May 16 ThursdayWednesday 6-10pm, Santa Ana:
OC Green Drinks
The Road Less Traveled, a modern natural living & community education
shop has very graciously offered to host May's OC Green Drinks at
their Santa Ana location!
The Road Less Traveled sells local, handmade, sustainable and fair
trade crafts. Visit their website to check out their blog and
subscribe to their newsletter to learn more about this great community
store!
http://roadlesstraveledstore.com/
As usual, OC Green Drinks is a casual, agenda-free group open to
anyone interested in all things "green."
http://ocgreendrinks.org/
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May 16 Wednesday 7pm, Capo Beach: The Progressives of South Orange County will meet at Agostino's by the Sea Restorante Italiano in Capo Beach. Dinner and socializing 6-7, meeting in the banquet room at 7:15. This will be "Meet the Candidates" night for District 49. Speaking will be Dick Eiden (I) and Jerry Tetalman (D). Invited but not responding are Darrell Issa (R) and Albin Novinec (I). Please RSVP to SCNJ66@yahoo.com.
May 16 Wednesday 7pm, Laguna Woods:
Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods Village -
Professor Mark LeVine: The Arab Spring, Year 2
Note: Different time and place (due to speaker availability)
No refreshments this month
Click here for a flyer with complete information about this event.
Clubhouse 3, Dining Room 2,
E-mail: cclagunawoodsvillage@gmail.com
Website: lagunawoodsvillage.com/section.cfm?id=493
(under Clubs and Club Webpages)
Members free
Visitors: $3 donation requested
May 17 Thursday 4-5pm, San Juan Capistrano:
OC's Right To Dream - National Day of Action
Record high deportations, anti-immigrant laws, secure communities, and thousands of people still living in the shadows. That's all we have received from the Obama administration. Enough is enough.
This May 17th Orange County DREAM Team will take its next action to South Orange County in San Juan Capistrano!
Join us!!
Banner dropping:
Ortega Highway in San Juan Capistrano from 8am - 10am
Main St. and 5fwy in Santa Ana from 6am - 8am
March and Rally: We're meeting on the corner of La Zanja and Camino Capistrano.
Declaration of Dreams
•The Right to live our lives without fear
•The Right to live with our families
•The Right to live with our loved ones.
•The Right to move freely
•The Right to education
•The Right to give back to our communities
•The Right to build a strong sustainable economy
•The Right to fulfill our Dreams
May 18 Friday 6:30pm, Irvine: Food for Thought Film Series - Vanishing of the BEES @ OC Great Park Back 40 Lawn ocgp.org/2012/04/food-for-thought-film-series
May 19 Saturday 9am-1pm, Santa Ana:
Precinct Walk at Orange County Employees Association
830 N. Ross St., Santa Ana, CA 92701
The Orange County Labor Federation and your union brothers and sisters invite you to walk precincts in the 69th Assembly District.
Lunch will be provided. Please R.S.V.P. with Joline Vela at (714) 385-1534.
May 19-20 Saturday noon-Sunday 5pm, Irvine: OC Freethought Alliance conference at University of California in Irvine freethoughtalliance.org
May 19 Saturday 2pm, Garden Grove: OC Move To Amend At John's house, 9472 Central Ave, Garden Grove, 92844
May 19 Saturday 3pm, Anaheim:
Israeli activist Miko Peled
at UU Church in Anaheim, 511 S Harbor Blvd.
His new book, "The General's Son," will be available for sale. He is a strong Zionist who believes that the "separation wall" must come down, and that Jews and Palestinians should live as equals in a "shared homeland" and "secular democracy." Come and join in the discussion following Mr. Peled's presentation. Refreshments will be provided, commencing at 2:45 p.m.. Admission is free, but a donation will be requested. This event is co-sponsored by our local chapter of UUJME (UUs for Justice in the Middle East), Orange County Friends of Sabeel (a Christian peace group) and the Cousins Club of Orange County, a Middle East peace group. For further information, see Ruth Shapin or call her at (714) 567-0188.
May 19 Saturday 3-5pm, Santa Ana:
Democratic Party of OC Elected Official and Candidate Reception
Original Mike's Restaurant, 100 South Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
The DPOC is hosting a special reception to honor our democratic mayors and candidates for 2012. Come speak with our elected officials and hear about the accomplishments they've achieved while in office.
Purchase your tickets online at:
secure.actblue.com/page/DPOCreception
If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please contact Nick Anas at info@ocdemocrats.org or (714) 835-5158.
May 19 Saturday 5-10pm, Tustin: Happiness & Peace Neighborhood Event & "La Paz" Peace Coffee Launch Party Happiness and Peace go hand and hand. When both are achieved as a community we can flourish! The non-profit organization I Am Jerusalem will be holding the Happiness and Peace neighborhood event at Plaza LaFayette in Tustin, CA. I Am Jerusalem is collaborating with local businesses to bring the first Happiness and Peace event to Tustin. Please come join I Am Jerusalem, the lost bean organic coffee and tea, Enerji Fitness, lululemon athletica south coast plaza, and Christakis Greek Cuisine for an evening like no other. We want to show how our community can come together to spread positivity and display our genuine support and respect for one another by inviting all to come for an evening of Happiness and Peace! There will be a happy hour and dinner from 5:00-6:30 pm at Christakis Greek Cuisine restaurant. The La Paz/Peace Coffee Launch will be from 6:30-8:00 pm at the lost bean organic coffee and tea. A showing of The Happy Movie will be from 8:00-10:00 pm at Enerji Fitness, provided by lululemon athletica south coast plaza. All at Plaza LaFayette, 13041 Newport Ave., Tustin, CA. 92780
May 19 Saturday 5:15-10:30pm, Orange:
Movie Screening/House Party - WAR MADE EASY sponsored by Friends of D'Marie
WAR MADE EASY exposes how presidential administrations of both parties have relied on a combination of deception and media complicity to sell one war after another to the American people. Narrated by actor Sean Penn and based on the acclaimed book by Norman Solomon, the film exhumes five decades of remarkable archival footage to reveal in stunning detail how the American news media have uncritically disseminated, and glamorized the pro-war messages of successive presidential administrations.
Move Trailer: http://youtu.be/595GNVxLKFY
RSVP to receive location of private residence located in Orange, CA 92869
COST: No Charge - Donations to Friends of D'Marie Mulattieri are sincerely encouraged
Questions or Additional Information: call 949.429.9877 or email electdmarie@yahoo.com
May 20 Sunday 9:30-10:30am, Orange: Catholic Worker at Saint Matthews Ecumenical Catholic Church Jeff Dietrich is an activist and writer who has lived and serves on Los Angeles's skid row as a member of the Catholic Worker community for forty years. He has dedicated his life and writing to the plight of the poor and homeless, and to challenging the systems that help perpetuate poverty and injustice. He will discuss his book, Broken and Shared: Food, Dignity, and the Poor on Los Angeles' Skid Row at St. Matthews, which is located at 1111 W. Town and Country Rd. Orange, 92868 (one block east of Santa Ana's Westfield Main Place Mall). More info:www.saint-matthew.org; 714-647-1784; tiritilligreen@sbcglobal.net.
May 20 Sunday 7:30-9pm, Garden Grove: CA DISCLOSE Act Kickoff in Santa Ana! Planning Mtg CLICK here yesfairelections.org/contacts/civicrm/event/info?id=424to RSVP and view more details plus an online map If you can't make the meeting, please call to volunteer at 714-473-2798.
May 21 Monday 7pm, Mission Viejo:
Canyon Democrats Club - Julie Korinke will be speaking on the importance of Planned Parenthood
Norman Murray Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo. Visit: canyondemocrats.org and Like: www.facebook.com/CanyonDemocrats
May 21 (4th Monday) 7pm, Orange:
OC Democratic Central Committee Meeting
will be on May 21st, as the fourth Monday in May is Memorial Day. The meeting will be held at 7 pm at the Carpenter's Hall The address is: 1916 West Chapman Avenue in Orange, CA 92868
We will be having a guest speaker from the building trades, filling vacancies in the 56th AD and hearing from the 2013 Central Committee candidates
The Democratic Party of Orange County (DPOC) Central Committee is the governing body of the County Democratic Party as defined in the California Government Code and Elections Code. It is comprised of local Democrats elected by voters in each Assembly District, as well as partisan-level Democratic elected officials and nominees
This group conducts the County Party's general business, approves its budget, coordinates Democratic campaign activity, and endorses candidates for local offices.
May 21 Monday 7-9pm, Anaheim:
Immigration as a Moral Issue
Who Benefits from a Broken System
Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim,
511 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim CA 92805
May 22 (4th Tuesday) 7-9pm, Westminster:
OC Peace Coalition general meeting
ocpeace.org
WHERE:
Spires Restaurant,
13030 Goldenwest,
Westminster
WHO:
All interested people are invited, especially anyone who might
represent one of our member organizations.
We're likely to be planning for tabling, future actions,
or whatever business people want to bring up
(excluding any specific support of candidates or political parties).
Please bring your ideas, and be ready to step up and participate.
May 23 Wednesday 11am, Irvine:
Women For: Orange County "The Not-So-Golden Orange: Homelessness in Orange County"
Karen McGlinn
Executive Director of Share Our Selves (SOS)
Leia Smith
Orange County Catholic Worker
@ Irvine Ranch Water District Duck Club, 5 Riparian View, Irvine
womenfororangecounty.org
Do you think homelessness is something that only happens in other
places? More than 35,000 people were homeless in Orange County each
year according to 2006 estimates and there are even more now.
Come to our meeting to find out about who the homeless are, what is
being done to support them and what we can all do to help.
See on-line flyer here:
http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n590/jmgoodman1/Women_For_OC/2012Mayflyerreducedresolution.png
Free and open to the public. Men are cordially invited.
Women For: is a volunteer, non-partisan, feminist organization dedicated to advancing Human & Civil Rights, Peace, Social Justice, Education, Health Care and the Environment.
For recorded information: 714 590 7804
womenforoc@aol.com http://www.womenfororangecounty.org
May 23 Wednesday 5:30pm, Corona Del Mar:
Cocktail Reception & Dinner with
House Democratic Leader
Nancy Pelosi
At the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club,
1601 Bayside Drive
To RSVP or for additional information please contact Vanessa Ide at (202) 485-3432
or at ide@dccc.org or visit our website at www.dccc.org/Myers
May 23 Wednesday 7pm, Fountain Valley: Democratic Club of West OC: Toni J. Sullivan on the Affordable Care Act We are honored to welcome our featured speaker, Toni J. Sullivan, PhD in nursing education. She will focus her presentation on the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Dr. Sullivan started numerous academic nursing programs and spent many years teaching, earning awards for her work. Dr. Sullivan's books include Collaboration: A Health Care Imperative. Doors open at 6:30 PM for socializing, the meeting begins at 7:00 PM. The location is Green Valley Adult Clubhouse, 17250 Los Jardines West, Fountain Valley (south of Mile Square Park). DemClubofWestOC.org
May 24 Thursday 7-8:30am, Cypress: OC-RAP leafletting The Orange County Recruitment Awareness Project (OC-Rap) Needs Volunteers!!! Cypress HS, 9801 Valley View Ave. Cypress, CA 90630 We'll be leafletting "Do You Know Enough To Enlist?" If you can spare an early 90 minutes, please contact: Betsy Martin BMartin125@comline.com or Al White 949-492-0571
May 24 Thursday 1-2:20pm, Seal Beach:
Senior Patriots for Peace: "Taking Chance"
A remarkable true story of one soldier's death in battle,
another soldier's journey of discovery and a nation's reverence and gratitude toward
its war dead.
Leisure World, Clubhouse 4
Persons living outside Leisure World, please call one day in advance
to leave your name for admittance (562-430-1047)
May 24 Thursday 5:30pm, Newport Beach:
Newport Beach Women's Democratic Club
newportbeachwomensdemocraticclub.com
Please join us for our Thursday, May 24th meeting at Brenda McCroskey's home.
Our Speaker will be training us on Voter Outreach starting at 6 PM. As always, bring food and drink for 2-4 and we will have plenty. Please RSVP to this Evite so Brenda can plan for us.
See you there, Suzanne
May 24 Thursday 6:30pm, Santa Ana:
OC May Day Coalition meeting
@ SEIU,
1200 N. Main St (esquina con Washington)
Suite 900,
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Park in structure and go through back door into lobby, take elevator up to 9th floor
ocmdc.org
Tentative Agenda
I. Intros/Check-in & Agreements
II. Old Biz
A. Education Campaign
1) Report-back (working group)
2) Plan of action, next steps
3) Next meeting
B. Licenses Campaign
1) Report-back (working group)
2) Plan of action, next steps
3) Next meeting
III. New Biz
A. OCMDC meeting schedule for 2012
IV. Announcements
V. Check-out
May 25 Friday 7-9:30pm, Laguna Beach:
74th Assembly District candidate forum
at Laguna Beach City Hall, 515 Forest Ave.
The forum is sponsored by the American Assn. of University Women, the League of Women Voters of Orange Coast and the Woman's Club of Laguna Beach. Candidates will have the opportunity to give opening and closing statements, as well as participate in a question-and-answer session.
May 25 Friday 7:30, Santa Ana: Occupy OC county-wide General Assembly Civic Center & Ross, Santa Ana (Parking: http://amap.to/GA-Parking_76w5w5) Come shape and propel the movement at our monthly county-wide General Assembly. Democracy in action, free parking.
May 25 Friday dusk (~7:45pm), Irvine:
Food for Thought Film Series - Urban Roots
@ OC Great Park
Back 40 Lawn opens at 6:30pm and films begin at dusk. Bring a picnic or enjoy tasty bites from gourmet food trucks. Please dress for cool weather.
Urban Roots follows the emergence of urban farming in Detroit. The film shows dedicated Detroiters working tirelessly to fulfill their vision for locally-grown, sustainably-farmed food, setting an example for community engagement as a solution to the problems posed by a collapsing local industry. Following the inspiring stories of several agricultural programs, Urban Roots shows that the people tilling the soil and picking the harvest have fantastic stories to tell.
ocgp.org/2012/04/food-for-thought-film-series
May 25-28 Friday-Monday, Garden Grove: OC Democratic Party Voter Registration Booth at Garden Grove Strawberry Festival. Join fellow Democrats registering new Democratic Voters. To volunteer to help, contact Kevin Carr at kevin@internetusers.com.
May 26 Saturday noon-3pm, Irvine:
MoveOn: Organizational Meeting
Heritage Park, 14301 Yale Ave.
There will be a pot luck lunch from until 1:00 PM followed by a meeting that We promise you will be brief.
pol.moveon.org/event/meeting/130157
May 26 Saturday noon-9pm, Santa Ana:
Harvey Milk: Celebrating His Legacy
Plaza Promenade Santa Ana 307 North Spurgeon St. (outside of Yost Theater)
Music, singers, prizes, face-painting, surprises, drag show, speakers and more...
For Sponsorship information call Archer @714 225 0396 or Minerva Figueroa @949 400 8123.
May 27 Sunday 9:30am-2pm, Irvine:
Working Smarter for the Animals
Join Animal Protection and Rescue League for an exciting and informative day of networking, learning your rights and discussing how we can work smarter for the animals.
Minimum Attendance is 20
MUST RSVP by May 24, 2012 to: Brenda Calvillo brenda@aprl.org
Featured speaker: Dave Simon
9:30-10:00 Registration
Light Continental Breakfast
10:30 - 1:00 Workshops
- Puppy Mill
- Vegan Outreach
- Fur Campaign
- Exotic Animal
1:00 - 2:00 Networking
IRWD - Duck Club,
5 Riparian View,
Irvine, CA
May 27 Sunday 4-9pm, Long Beach:
A Luminarias Memorial Service
Honoring our Lost Teen Soldiers
with crosses commemorating the 399 teen soldiers
lost in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars
A Path of Light Towards Peace
to honor these teens who have become
Symbols of the Ultimate Cost of war
Now going into its 11th year
the Luminarias and Crosses will be visible for eight blocks on
Bluff Park
Along Ocean Boulevard in
From Redondo Avenue to Kennebec Street
Near the Long Beach Museum of Art
REMEMBRANCE SERVICE BEGINS AT SUNSET
at Redondo and Ocean Boulevard
The memorial is sponsored by the Long Beach Area Peace Network,
Military Families Speak Out - Long Beach and Orange County Chapters,
Veterans for Peace Chapters 067 and 110 (Long Beach and Orange County),
Long Beach Recruiter Awareness Project, Local High School Peace Clubs,
Occupy Long Beach, Code Pink, Long Beach Iraq Veterans Against the War,
Long Beach Greens, Orange County Peace Coalition, and
Senior Patriots for Peace.
We urge you to join us this special evening. Please contact
Lisa Engelbrecht, Long Beach Area Peace Network, 562-598-5168;
Pat Alviso, Military Families Speak Out, 562-833-8035;
Richard Madeira, Veterans for Peace, 562-595-6042;
May 29 Tuesday 12:15-1:15pm, Irvine:
Erwin Chemerinsky: "The Supreme Court's Momentous Year"
University Synagogue,
3400 Michelson Dr.
Free. Bring your own dairy lunch, if you wish.
RSVPs are required to Arie Katz at akatz@occsp.org
Dean Chemerinsky will discuss the big cases currently under review by the Supreme Court, including:
(1)Health Care and the Affordable Care Act Cases: Does the Constitution's Commerce Clause give Congress the power to mandate health insurance for all? Can the individual mandate be severed? In March 2012, the Supreme Court spent 3 days considering these and other questions related to the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act. How will their decision affect the election?; (2) Arizona v. United States: On April 25, 2012, the Supreme Court considered the constitutionality of Arizona's law which gives state and local police the right to enforce draconian measures to control illegal immigration. This law sets up a classic clash between the federal government, which traditionally is charged with protecting the nation's borders, and the state of Arizona's right to police its own borders; (3) Fisher v. University of Texas: Is this the end of affirmative action? Does the University of Texas's use of race in admission decisions violate the Equal Protection Clause? Can race still be used as one of many factors in the admissions process in order to further the goal of campus diversity? (4) FCC v. Fox Television: Can the federal government (FCC) punish fleeting nudity and expletives over broadcast radio and TV but have a separate rule for cable?; (5) U.S. v. Jones: Can the police place a GPS on your car without getting a warrant first? The Supreme Court decided 9-0 that this was a violation of defendant's 4th Amendment rights.
Erwin Chemerinsky is the founding Dean and distinguished Professor of Law at UCI's School of Law, with a joint appointment in Political Science. He previously taught at Duke Law School, USC's School of Law, UCLA's School of Law and DePaul University College of Law. His areas of expertise are constitutional law, federal practice, civil rights and civil liberties and appellate litigation. He is the author of 7 books, most recently, The Conservative Assault on the Constitution and nearly 200 articles in top law reviews. He frequently argues cases before the nation's highest courts and also serves as a commentator on legal issues for national and local media. Chemerinsky holds a law degree from Harvard Law School and a bachelor's degree from Northwestern University.
May 30 Wednesday 7pm, Irvine: PDA (Progressive Democrats of America) OC Chapter Meeting @ Panera Bread, 3988 Barranca Parkway, Irvine 92606 Contact: Dr Bill Honigman drbill@pdamerica.org
May 31 Thursday 6-8pm, Santa Ana:
Community Forum on the Sunshine Ordinance
@ KidWorks,
1902 W. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92703
Come learn about the Santa Ana Sunshine Ordinance! A broad ranging coalition has formed to develop a policy that would make Santa Ana one of the most transparent, open and participatory cities in the county.
May 31 Thursday 7pm, Irvine:
Amnesty International Irvine: group 178 Monthly Meeting
aiusaoc.org/irvine/meetings.html
Please note that we have moved up our meeting time to 7pm!
Irvine United Congregational Church,
4915 Alton Parkway,
Irvine, CA 92604
Cost: Free. Refreshements will be served.
JUNE
hideJun 1 Friday 5-7pm, Santa Ana:
Walk For Peace Caminata Por La Paz
A peace building walk through Santa Ana planned in response to numerous shootings involving youth in the city. This event is a collaboration of numerous organizations in Santa Ana. The event begins at Santa Ana High School
520 W. Walnut Ave and ends at Sasscer Park where there will be a presentation from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
For more information contact Nancy Mejia, (714)542-7792, nmejia@latinohealthaccess.org
Jun 1 Friday 5:30-7:30pm, Newport Beach: Come protest Mitt Romney coming to Balboa Bay Club, Newport Beach, 1221 West Coast Highway Plan on getting there by 5:00PM. Parking could be a problem. Kate has suggested that we meet at Fashion Island between 4:00 and 4:30 and form some car pools to the event. If this sounds like something you might be interested in please send me an e-mail tag611@cox.net. I will work on a meeting place if the idea gets enough response.
Jun 1 (1st Friday) 7-9pm, Orange:
Moving Pictures: Friday Night Film Series "Soldiers of Conscience"
soldiers-themovie.com
A dramatic window on the dilemma of individual U.S. soldiers in the
Iraq War - when their finger is on the trigger and another human
being is in their gun-sight. Made with cooperation from the U.S. Army
and narrated by Peter Coyote, the film profiles eight American soldiers,
including four who decide not to kill, and four who believe in their
duty to kill if necessary. The film reveals all of them wrestling with the
morality of killing in war as soldiers experience it - a split-second decision
in combat that can never be forgotten or undone. This film tells a
story about human nature and war. As this film shows, every soldier is
inescapably a "soldier of conscience."
Event is Free of Charge
St. Joseph Center, Mother Louis Room,
480 South Batavia St, Orange 92868.
http://www.sistersofstjosephorange.org/OUR_MINISTRIES/justice/film-series.php
6:30-7:00 P.M.: Gathering & Refreshments
7:00-9:00 P.M.: Film & Discussion
RSVP: (714) 633-8121 Ext. 7716
Justice@csjorange.org
[time change] Jun 1 Friday 7:45-10:30pm, Orange:
Movie Screening: THE HEALTHCARE MOVIE
To view trailer: http://youtu.be/RVehqj9gd70
Hi Everyone, please note that the start time for tomorrow night's (Fri, Jun 1st) movie: THE HEALTHCARE MOVIE has been shifted 30 minutes LATER. If this affects your ability to attend, we regret any inconvenience and ask you to adjust your RSVP accordingly. Thank you!
We will be hosting a post movie discussion facilitated by Dr. Bill Honigman, an Orange County physician and advocate for universal health care. This is your opportunity to get your questions answered about this life saving issue.
TIME: Doors open at 7:157:45 PM, Movie will begin at 7:45 8:15 PM
WHERE: Private Residence in Orange, CA. Please RSVP to receive location. A FB message will be sent out on Thu, May 31st after 12 noon with the residence address.
COST: No Charge
OTHER: Refreshments will be served. Anyone is free to contribute to the refreshments.
Any further questions: call 949-429-9877 or email electdmarie@yahoo.com
Jun 2 Saturday 9:30am-3pm, Santa Ana:
Youth In Resistance Conference
@ El Centro Cultural de México,
313 N Birch St
RSVP Now at youthinresistance.org
The conference will focus on issues that affect youth and their community in Santa Ana, we conducted a survey with over 500 youth and they said that some of the issues that they care about are police brutality, education, hood violence, immigration and drug abuse.
There will be also information about how to go to college, students rights and other social justice issues.
Jun 2 Saturday noon-5pm, Anaheim:
Really Really Free Market
@ La Palma Park
The Really, Really Free Market (RRFM) movement is a horizontally-organized collective of individuals who form a temporary market based on an alternative gift economy. The RRFM movement aims to counteract capitalism in a proactive way. It holds as a major goal to build a community based on sharing resources, caring for one another and improving the collective lives of all.
Jun 2 Saturday 1:30pm, Irvine: Americans United for Separation of Church and State with guest speaker Dr. Stephen Jamison, California Coordinator of Compassionate Choices on "Preserving Choice From Attack At The Beginning and End of Life: The War Against Death and Sex." Steve will discuss the strategic attack by right wing and religious groups on patients' rights at the end of life and women's rights for reproductive freedom. Using the history of reproductive and end-of-life rights as our start, he will describe the similarities in the war against choice, and the efforts by Compassion & Choices to legislate, to bring cases to the courts, to educate, and to create a legal alternative for the dying. Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Avenue. Doors open 1:00 PM. au-oc.org; email: OrangeCountyAU@yahoo.com or call 714-299-4551.
Jun 3 (1st Sunday) 7:30am-5pm, Huntington Beach:
Arlington West Memorial
We are still deployed and fighting in Afghanistan in America's longest war, so there will be another Arlington West in Huntington Beach. Please help if you can but if your schedule doesn't permit that please consider coming by to visit if that's possible.
Volunteers meet at the beach (6th st. north of the pier) at 7:30AM to help unload the trailer and setup the crosses and other material, and/or come by 5:00PM to help take it down and put it away.
In spite of the far too many years, we are as dedicated as ever to doing what we can to keep the costs of these conflicts in front of the public, to continue this display, forum and venue, and to promote the cause of peace, while honoring those that serve and particularly those that have been sacrificed. We do this while also fighting for full and proper benefits and care for our returning and past veterans. We cannot let the public forget that many of our nation's sons and daughters, husbands and wives, and even fathers and mothers, are still daily struggling and risking life half a world away.
Please consider helping, or at least visiting, as we again setup our memorial on the sands of Huntington Beach(at sixth street) to give thanks to and to honor those who have served our country and particularly those that made the ultimate sacrifice. We must continue to remind the public of this ongoing conflicts and their costs to our nation and its families, and also to continue to talk to, support and help the many Marines, Soldiers, Sailors, Veterans, family members and concerned others that come by.
Volunteers are needed this month and guests are always very much welcome. As usual we will be at 6th Street (north of pier and of Main Street) Huntington Beach on the beach. Display should be up from 8AM to 5:00PM. Please come visit and, if you can, PLEASE come to help with setup and/or breakdown. In addition to the moving display and great people and the beach itself, we will have a selection of books and peace supplies for small (or large) donations. We often have many great people visiting and great conversations going on.
We need to know that we have enough veteran members willing to staff it all day and enough help to get it setup and taken down. If you can help, please reply to this email as soon as you can confirm your plans for Sunday.
It is important that we hear from veteran members and other volunteers soon to know what coverage we will have for the day. Please let us know what hours you can expect to be present.
VOLUNTEERS:
We usually need the most help in the morning, though both morning and evening are critical.
We meet up at the beach around/after 7:20 and start the setup of the field of crosses and other items. Depending upon number of helpers this can take 30 minutes or over two hours. "Many hands make for light and fast work". Take down goes much quicker than setup. We will likely start breakdown at about 5:00PM and hopefully have everything back in the trailer before 5:30.
Please let us know if you are coming this Sunday by replying to ocvfpaw@gmail.com, but you, of course, are most welcome without replying first.
Jun 3 Sunday noon-3pm, Fullerton: MoveOn North OC Council Meeting pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=130273
Jun 3 Sunday 2-3pm, Irvine:
Green Party of OC General Meeting
at the Irvine Ranch Water District,
15600 Sand Canyon Ave.
The Orange County Greens host a discussion
of the California Primary Ballot, with a social
meet-and-greet until 3 PM.
The County Council meeting will immediately
follow at 3 PM until 4 PM.
Attendees of the Green Party General Meeting
are welcome to stay and view the business aspects
of running the Green Party during the County
Council meeting.
[sold out] Jun 3 Sunday 4-6pm, Fullerton:
Ekatva - Oneness: The Journey of 16 Slum Children
THE OC EVENT IS SOLD OUT! NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.
Please come to the June 2nd event in Los Angeles, details here: http://ekatvajohnmuirmiddleschool.eventbrite.com/
Tickets & Information available at http://ekatvafullerton.eventbrite.com/
Tickets: $10. No one turned away for lack of funds!
"Ekatva" is a Sanskrit word for "oneness" or "unity." In partnership with leading Indian performing arts school Darpana Dance Academy, EKATVA has been an inspiring journey of 16 children from the slums who present a 90-minute dance drama about Mahatma Gandhi's ideals of strength, peace and of course, oneness.
EKATVA is an energizing humanitarian performance by an inspiring Indian NGO called Manav Sadhna, a partner organization of the Gandhi Ashram in Ahmedabad, India, which serves thousands of families in Ahmedabad's slums.
The Campus Theatre,
321 East Chapman Avenue | Fullerton College,
Jun 3 Sunday 6-8pm, Irvine:
Transition Irvine potluck dinner
@ Andrea and Fabian Moni home, 8 Chicory, Irvine, CA 92612 in University Park.
TRANSITION IRVINE MISSION
Transition Irvine is dedicated to build a community-based framework for an uncertain future. We seek to reduce our carbon footprint, grow food locally, and conserve water and energy. Through interest groups, we strive to welcome and unite ALL of the diverse Irvine community.
Together, we will learn, raise awareness, and work for resilience within our eco-friendly city, and throughout the worldwide Transition Movement.
Jun 4 Monday 7-9pm, Anaheim:
Immigration as a Moral Issue
Seeking Solutions
Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim,
511 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim CA 92805
Jun 5 Tuesday 7am-8pm, CA: Primary Election Day ocvote.com/voting/current-election-info/2012-presidential-primary-election-info www5.smartvoter.org/2012/06/05/ca/or
Jun 5 Tuesday 6pm, Costa Mesa:
First required public hearing on the proposed November charter
77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 92626
The City of Costa Mesa has set June 5 as the date for the first
required public hearing to consider a proposed City Charter, or local constitution, for the
November ballot. The public hearing will be part of the regular City Council meeting scheduled
to begin at 6 p.m., and will be heard at 7 p.m. or soon thereafter.
cm4rg.org
[time change] Jun 5 Tuesday 6:30-8pm 8-10:30pm, Santa Ana:
How to Start a Revolution Movie Showing
@ Maddie's fullmetalgilbert@gmail.com
Maddy will be showng the film "How to Start a Revolution" based on Gene Sharps book from Dictatorship to Democracy. Plans on the works on showing the film multiple times in the next few weeks. Could possibly be shown at OCCCA, Grand Central or El Centro.
Synopsis HOW TO START A REVOLUTION is the remarkable untold story of Nobel Peace Prize nominee Gene Sharp, the world's leading expert on non-violent revolution. This new film (from first time director Ruaridh Arrow) reveals how Gene's work has given a new generation of revolutionary leaders the weapons needed to overthrow dictators. It shows how his 198 steps to non-violent regime change have inspired uprisings from Serbia to Ukraine and from Egypt to Syria and how his work has spread across the globe in an unstoppable wave of profound democratic change. How To Start A Revolution is the story of the power of people to change their world, the modern revolution and the man behind it all
https://www.google.com/calendar/event?action=VIEW&eid=dTZsMTB2M2tsNGx2aXJyazRqc24zY3Roc2sgbmNmcWx1amh0amw1bWE5cWRuOWI0c2QwYXNAZw
Jun 5 Tuesday 7pm, Laguna Woods:
Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods Village - "Voter Suppression Laws: The New Jim Crow," talk plus Q&A by Kathay Feng, Exec. Dir. Calif. Common Cause Posing as needed to "stop voter fraud," lots of recent laws and practices of many kinds have been passed and taken across the country to deny citizens' right to vote. They include requiring just a few types of official photo IDs to register and/or vote; tighter residency and other limits on registering, early voting and vote-by-mail; big late purges of rolls for alleged non-citizenship or prior felony that voters must disprove quickly or be dropped; dis-franchisement of a lot more prior felons who served their time; etc. All occur in states the GOP took over or again fully controlled (both houses + governorship) after 2010 elections; none in Dem or split control states; and all those laws and practices hit millions harder in demographics tending to vote Dem - racial, ethnic and language minorities, students, other young folk, elderly, disabled, poor, inner-city non-drivers, etc. They threaten democracy itself as much as Citizens United, super PACs, limitless secret money, etc. Come hear an expert tell those attacks' details; US Justice Dept. and civil rights/liberties orgs' defenses, in courts of law and public opinion, and what you can do.
6:30pm refreshments; members free, guests $3. Info contact Jonathan, 949-581-2178, LawGuruLaguna@yahoo.com.
Clubhouse 7, 24111 Moulton Pkwy, Laguna Woods, CA 92637 (outside any gate). Click here for GoogleMap "pinned" to venue.
Click here for event flyer.
Jun 5 Tuesday 7pm, Westminster:
Military Families Speak Out
Remember to vote! Our troops, our family members, your friends, do their jobs. Let's vote for our candidates. Exercise your Rights. Wear your "I voted sticker"
This is a reminder that our next MFSO meeting is this Tuesday June 5th. At the last meeting the date was changed so that more people could attend. Marselle will present information on the Barbara Lee Congressional bill to end the war in Afghanistan. We will also have a report about Move to Amend and how this impacts military families. We had a great turnout at the Teen Memorial in Long Beach on the 27th. We will give a report on that and on the Ethan McCord tour in Los Angeles County and Orange County High Schools he will be presenting at. Ethan spoke at the Arlington West Memorial today at Santa Monica. We will have a report on this and also on our participation in the 4th of July parade in Huntington Beach. We will be marching under our own banner and with Vets for Peace, OCPC, and other groups. We are trying very hard to increase participation in the meetings. With your help we can put more pressure on our politicians to bring the troops home now. Depending on which polls you see, over 70% of the people want the troops to come home now and the war to end. You help is needed. We need you back at the meetings and we need new members to attend and add to the discussions.
Spires Restaurant,
13030 Goldenwest Ave.,
22 Freeway at Goldenwest & Garden Grove Blvd.
We have a private room for our meeting. Our own waiter who serves us well. Come and break bread with us, or just have coffee Let us hear what you think of the recent actions and let us know what actions you have in mind.
Jun 6 Wednesday 2pm, Garden Grove: OC Immigration Coalition @ OCCORD 13252 Garden Grove, Suite 204.
Jun 6 Wednesday 7pm, Costa Mesa: Democracy for America-OC with Special Guest, Kevin Drum of Mother Jones and Nick Anas, Executive Director, DPOC. If you haven't read Kevin Drum's blog on Mother Jones, we're sure you will make it a regular once you check it out at motherjones.com/kevin-drum. We will also hear from Nick Anas, Ex. Director, Demcratic Party of Orange County on the results of the June 5 primary election and we'll celebrate nine years at Karl Strauss. Social time at 6:15pm; meeting starts at 7:15. We meet on the protected patio. No admission fee; food and beverage available to order. Location: Karl Strauss Brewery, 901 South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa, 92626. Contact Susan Kopicki at sckopicki@gmail.com.
Jun 7 Thursday 9am-4pm, Orange:
Grassroots Social Justice - Annual Gathering Pre-Event
@ Chapman University,
One University Drive, Orange
When we think about peace and justice, we tend to focus on national and international issues, but many important struggles for social justice take place locally, in our own communities, where our direct involvement can have an immediate impact.
For the Pre-Event to this year's Annual Gathering, we will visit three grassroots groups working for social justice at the local level in Orange County, California, experience social justice work from the perspectives that they bring, and engage in dialogue about similar efforts in our own congregations and communities
Be sure to include this event in your agenda as you register for Annual Gathering. Details about this event can be found here: http://www.scncucc.org/ThursdayPreEvent.htm
Details about Annual Gathering can be found here: http://www.scncucc.org/AnnualGathering.htm
Jun 7 Thursday 6-9pm, Fullerton: The Democrats of North Orange County (DNOC) meeting will be hosting Mr. Barry Ross, MBA, MPH, Vice President, Healthy Communities, St. Jude Medical Center, Fullerton CA. Mr. Ross will be discussing The Affordable Care Act. DNOC meets at the: Sizzler Restaurant, 1401 North Harbor Boulevard, Fullerton; Dinner at 6, Meeting begins at 7. Contact: Pete Anderson, petedem04@gmail.com
Jun 7 Thursday 6:30pm, Santa Ana: OC May Day Coalition meeting @ SEIU, 1200 N. Main St (esquina con Washington) Suite 900, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Park in structure and go through back door into lobby, take elevator up to 9th floor ocmdc.org
Jun 7 Thursday 7pm, Orange:
The next meeting of the
OC Chapter of Death Penalty Focus
in classroom 4 of the Saint Joseph Center which is located at 480 South Batavia Street, Orange, California 92868.
At this meeting we will continue planning and organizing our fall fundraiser. Volunteers are needed. This fundraiser has been scheduled for Friday, October 5, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Saint Joseph Center. So while we are underway, there is still much more work to be done. Please mark your calendars and be involved!
For further information, please call 714-514-2771.
Jun 7 Thursday 7pm, Irvine:
Occupy OC - Irvine/Fullerton/HB First General Assembly since March...
Irvine Civic Center - By the Gazebo
Jun 8 Friday noon-1:30pm, Irvine:
Center for Public Policy presents Election Preview 2012
Join us for a lively luncheon with two members of the Public Policy Center Board, Orange County Republican Party Chairman Scott Baugh and OC Democratic Party Chairman Frank Barbaro as they review the June primary election results and preview the November election for president, US Senate, congress, local legislative races and ballot measures. Call 949 214-3200 for reservations.
Grimm Hall Conference Center, 3rd Floor, Concordia University Irvine
Cost: $15 (includes lunch)
Sign up for the event here: vendini.com/ticket-software.html?e=0507f0c76f2797fa23bb9fe8c0ec1f51&t=tix
Jun 8 Friday 7:30pm, Santa Ana: Occupy OC county-wide General Assembly Civic Center & Ross, Santa Ana (Parking: http://amap.to/GA-Parking_76w5w5) Come shape and propel the movement at our monthly county-wide General Assembly. Democracy in action, free parking.
Jun 9 (2nd Saturday) 10am-noon, Irvine:
OC Peace Coalition General Meeting
WHERE:
The new Friends meeting house is at
2091 Business Center Dr, Suite 100, Irvine 92612
Exit at MacArthur off of 405 and go towards OC Airport
Turn Left at MacArthur and go to Michelson
Turn Left at Michelson and go to the very next street (?)
Turn Left at that next street that starts with a "D" and go to Business Center Drive
Turn Right on Business Center Drive and go about 1/4 mile
2091 is on Left Hand side
Go around to the back side of the building to where the handicap parking is.
Suite 100 is off of the inside courtyard, in the center of the office complex.
WHO:
Anyone
interested in educating, organizing and changing US foreign policies
promoting illegal invasions and occupations, as well as stopping the
militarization of the U.S. (High School Military Recruitment, the
brutal treatment of undocumented workers, and the criminalization of
youth, especially those of color).
We do not support any specific party but do support anyone who is
working for Peace and Justice.
Breakfast and Coffee provided!
Bring your ideas and enthusiasm!
ocpeace.org
Jun 9 Saturday noon-3:30pm, Orange:
Flag Day Celebration "Honoring Our Heroes"
@ Teamsters Local 952, 140 S. Marks Way, Orange, CA.
Join with 72nd Assembly Democratic Alliance to celebrate Flag Day. Enjoy hot dogs, apple pie (YUM!), lots of patriotic speeches, awards for public service and US Flag ceremony performed by high school ROTC, flag retirement at the end of the ceremony performed by a corps of Buffalo Soldiers. Contact Ray Roberts: raymond.roberts@verizon.net.
Jun 9 Saturday 5-8pm, Santa Ana:
New Leaders Council OC: Lifting the Orange Curtain
an evening celebration filled with friends, colleagues, and progressive community members from across Orange County. The event will be held at the historic home of Santa Ana Councilmember Vincent F. Sarmiento and his wife Eva, featuring live music, a silent auction, and a special guest speaker. Cash bar and heavy hors d'oeuvres provided.
Purchase Tickets (http://bit.ly/orangecurtain )
1617 E. 4th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
$25.00 Online Pre-sale
$35.00 at the door (cash & checks only)
Jun 9 Saturday 6:30-8:30pm, Irvine:
Amend the Constitution; Corporations are Not People, and Money is Not Speech
The Irvine Ranch Water District Headquarters,
15600 Sand Canyon Ave.
Join your fellow concerned citizens from around Southern California as we kick-off a grass-roots national campaign to end Corporate and Union "Personhood". Already, 200+ cities and townships have passed resolutions and state laws that formally reject the Citizens United decision that has formalized Corporate and Union Personhood
Citizens's United is a Supreme Court decision that has given Corporations and Unions the EXPLICIT status of "personhood". The Court ruled that because Corporations are PEOPLE, and money is a form of FREE SPEECH, then any move to limit their political contributions is a violation of the First Amendment. The REALITY is that because Money is Free Speech, then those who lack money have are now officially LESS VALUABLE
This event is both an informational and strategic planning event where our COALITION will be coming together. There are 13+ organizations from across the political spectrum who are participating
We will:
- Watch a brief documentary on the subject called "Priceless"
- Listen to a speech from the preminent activist and scholar, John M. Goodman, on the detrimental effects of Corporate/Union Personhood on our democracy
- Have break out sessions to plan future events in coordination with national groups like: Common Cause, MoveToAmed, and Public Citizen
http://www.resolutionsweek.org/
If you are interested in attending, please RSVP here, because SPACE IS LIMITED!!
Jun 10 Sunday 1:30pm, Irvine:
Humanists of OC
New Meeting Room Location - Community Meeting Room, across the parking lot from the main Office Building. We will meet there starting June 10.
The room is on the far side of the main entrance to the new medical offices facility at 15500 Sand Canyon Avenue.
Open Forum: Discuss your favorite topics. I have a few of my own like: "What do you say if someone sneezes?" or "What do you say if someone says 'God bless you'?"
Or, on a more serious note, "what about questions of life and death?" I have lost several acquaintances recently, two in their 90's who had lived to a ripe, old age, two in their 80's who died somewhat prematurely, and one in his early 60's who died quite suddenly after a brief and debilitating illness, leaving a wife and daughter and other family and friends. Mother Nature is sometimes cruel.
Several of us attended the Orange County Freethought Conference May 19-20 at U.C. Irvine. Many interesting speakers and attendees from many places. We'll talk about our experiences there.
Irvine Ranch Water District,
15600 Sand Canyon Ave.,
Irvine, CA 92618
Jun 10 Sunday 2-5pm, Santa Ana:
Community Forum For Peace
at Latino Health Access,
450 W 4th St., Suite 130
(parking on 3rd & Ross)
For more information,
contact Nancy Mejia & GLoria Giraldo, (714)542-7792,
nmejia@latinohealthaccess.org
ggiraldo@latinohealthaccess.org
Jun 10 Sunday 3-5pm, Tustin: OC Global Warming Committee Meeting Please attend and join in the discussion at REI, 2962 El Camino Real, Tustin. We meet in the REI Meeting Room inside the store meetup.com/Irvine-Global-Warming-Group/events/64698552
Jun 11 Monday 7pm, Santa Ana:
Community Covenant for Quality Education for all our Students
Education Town Hall Meeting
at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church (1100 S Center St., Santa Ana, CA 92704) to unite the community and its various stakeholders in the city of Santa Ana around a "Community Covenant for Quality Education for All Students" (see attached). This Covenant was formed after a series of community meetings in order to bring greater collaboration and collective vision that can move us towards solutions that address some of the most urgent challenges facing public education and families in our district.
If you would like to add your name or if you have questions, please contact Miguel Hernandez by June 9th - (Miguel@occcopico.org / 714-470-8178) or Wendy Tarr (wendy.clue@gmail.com / 714-502-4370) by June 10th.
Jun 13 Wednesday 9am, Huntington Beach:
California Coastal Commission Hearing on Sunset Ridge Park.
This project is related to and a precursor for the much larger upcoming Banning Ranch project. This will be the final hearing on this project. It is important that we establish to the Commission the importance of saving valuable habitat on Sunset Ridge to set the precedent for the adjacent Banning Ranch. We need a large turnout to help the cause. Monitor the CCC website for possible changes in date/time: http://www.coastal.ca.gov/index.html. For more info, contact Terry Welsh at TerryMWelsh@hotmail.com or visit www.BanningRanchConservancy.org.
Huntington Beach City Council Chambers, 2000 Main St., Hunt. Beach.
Jun 13 Wednesday 6pm, San Juan Capistrano:
South OC Democratic Club "Solutions for wide spread attacks on Women's Rights"
This month's meeting features Lori Vandermeir, a very
Good friend of this club, and California communications
Director for the National Organization for Women
Buffet Dinner includes salads, entrees, side dishes, dessert and beverages tax and tip.
Dinner served 6- 7pm Members $17 Dinner, Non Members $20
Meeting only at 7pm Members $3, non members $5
RSVP'S are required for dinner OR meeting only
Reservations due by Monday June 11, Please!
Contact: kenton805@cox.net
Meeting location: San Juan Capistrano Community Center,
25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano 92675
Jun 13 Wednesday 6:30pm, Laguna Beach: Laguna Beach Democratic Club Annual Picnic Please come join us for this social filled with fun, talk and BBQ for our annual Democratic Club Picnic at Heisler Park, just north of Myrtle and Cliff Drive. LagunaBeachDemocraticClub.com
Jun 13 Wednesday 7-10pm, Santa Ana:
OC Young Democrats
at Original Mike's,
100 South Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Join OCYD this Wednesday for our June monthly meeting. We will be having an elections recap, the announcement of OCYD's Issues Committee and opportunities for members to be further involved, future social events this summer and executive board announcements. Other meeting business will include CDP executive board meeting (July 27th to July 29th in Anaheim) updates and OCYD's Annual Bill Clinton Awards Fundraiser. We hope you can join us!
Jun 13 Wednesday 7pm, Irvine:
Nour Douchi speaks on the Syrian Uprising
@ Church of the Messiah (614 N. Bush Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701), Upper Room.
Nour Douchi is a Syrian activist and researcher, with a particular interest in the situation of Christians in Syria. He is the author of the forthcoming book, The Road to Damascus. Mr. Douchi will discuss various aspects of the current sitution in Syria and its historical background, with short videos (his own and others').
Jun 13 Wednesday 7pm, Irvine: API Democrats of OC June Meeting Diamond Jamboree Center, 2700-2750 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92606
Jun 13 Wednesday 7pm, Laguna Woods:
Laguna Woods Democratic Club: "Koch Brothers Exposed"
If you are part of the 99 percent...
you need to see this film to learn how
the one percent is trying to destroy democracy.
Prior to the film, come to Clubhouse 3, Dining Room 2,
at 6:30 p.m. for Club business, refreshments,
membership, voter registration, and Legislative Action
For more information, contact Sue Dearing at 855-6965.
Jun 14 Thursday 1-5pm, Irvine:
Occupy OC-Irvine Grand Re-Occupation Demonstration.
Alton and Harvard in front of Irvine City Hall
Come join us in front of City Hall (without the tents.) for a demonstration. Join new and familiar faces in reminding Irvine Community that Occupy is in it for the long haul.
We'll have plenty of sign making materials and screen printing will be available on site for free of charge, so bring your t-shirts and other apparel to have 99% imprinted on your clothing. (99% arm patches will be available for free as well)
At 5:00 pm. we will retreat to the Occuzebo (A.K.A. gazebo #1) solely to discuss future ACTIONS for Irvine and Greater Orange County.
Jun 14 Thursday 6pm, Orange: AFSCME Special Meeting on Contract Negotiations. The County still says no and Local 2076's contract expires Thursday June 14. Get detailed information on negotiations during these critical times. IBEW Union Hall, 309 N. Rampart St., Orange, CA 92868.
Jun 14 Thursday 7pm, Irvine:
Transition Laguna Beach: Rainwater Harvesting
Bridge Hall at the Neighborhood Congregational Church,
340 St. Ann's Drive, Laguna Beach
Transition Laguna Beach is hosting Prof Robert Farnsworth.
Robert will share his wealth of information about our most valuable resource, how easy it is to harvest rainwater and the amazing volumes you can capture all in a very fun and informal manner.
The event is free.
Snacks, beer and wine are provided free of charge.
facebook.com/TransitionLaguna/events
[postponed] Jun 16 Saturday 2-4pm, Santa Ana:
Disclose Act Campaign Kickoff POSTPONED until further notice.
Due to fierce opposition from special interests who want to keep hiding when they pay for political ads, AB 1648 has not yet gotten through the Assembly. However, due to the overwhelming grassroots support for it, the bill was amended to give us more time to get the last vote it needs in the Assembly. However, this means that we need to delay the Senate campaign kickoff until further notice.
Orange County still has a crucial in successfully getting AB 1648 through the Assembly, in addition to the Senate. So please COME JOIN the next planned OC working group meeting
Jun 16 Saturday 5pm, Irvine:
Compassionate City
Initiative
for the City of Irvine
Paradise Perks,
15475 Jeffrey Road
You are invited to our first gathering to form a
Working Group for the Compassionate City Initiative
in Irvine. Come, meet people and discuss
our opportunities.
Hosted by Sande Hart & Farrah N. Khan
For more information, please visit sarah4hope.org or compassionatecities.org.
Jun 17 Sunday 2pm, Anaheim:
Medea Benjamin, co-founder of
the national peace group, CODEPINK, and the human rights
organization, Global Exchange,
will speak about her new book,
"Drone Warfare: Killing by Remote Control". The book will
be available for sale.
Refreshments will be provided.
Admission is free, but a freewill
offering will be requested.
This event is sponsored by the
UUCA Social Justice Committee
and several local peace
organizations.
UU Church in Anaheim, 511 S Harbor Blvd.
Jun 17 Sunday 4:30-5pm, Fullerton:
2nd Orange County Dream Graduation
California State University, Fullerton Room: SGMH1502
Join us and walk with us in this symbolic graduation ceremony!
DREAMers and allies are welcomed to RSVP to this Dream Graduation Ceremony by clicking on the link below and walk with us in solidarity with the thousands of undocumented students that graduate from schools across the United States.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dC1sSmlOMGNWTm1kY3F5SVFYRkFBWEE6MA
**No need to RSVP if you would like to attend and support but not participate in the ceremony. Although we would love for you to walk with us :)
Jun 17 Sunday 6pm, Irvine:
Occupy OC - Irvine General Assembly
Irvine Civic Center - By the Gazebo
Facilitation committee meeting at 5
Jun 18-Jul 6 Mon-Fri 9am-2pm, Santa Ana:
Ecology Day Camp on the Santa Ana-Orange border
Béa Tiritilli, a Santa Ana mom and credentialed biology teacher, is offering a limited number of full and partial scholarships this summer at the Ecology Day Camp on the Orange-Santa Ana border. Students in this camp will learn the fundamentals of environmental science as they explore habitat of the Santiago Park Nature Reserve. Topics covered will include: introduction to the local native ecosystem; basic scientific and ecological principles; examination of microscopic organisms in the park and its creek; conservation importance (energy, water, resources); and reasons and ways to avoid pollution while protecting the environment.
Camp sessions run 9 a.m-2p.m, Mon.-Fri. beginning June 18. For more info: 714-292-2899; info@eco-es.com; or www.eco-es.com.
Jun 18 Monday 5-9pm, San Juan Capistrano:
NRC Public Meeting
@ San Juan Capistrano Community Center: Community Hall, 25925 Camino Del Avion,
Nuclear Regulatory Commission will discuss results of the NRC Augmented Inspection Team (AIT) recent inspection of San Onofre following the Unit 3 steam generator tube leak on January 31, 2012, with Southern California Edison Company. Del Mar Council Meeting is the same night as this. Your pick which one to go to...
Please be advised: We should try to be there by 5 p.m.; meeting starts at 6 p.m. I'm told that at the last meeting like this, 150 energy company people signed up right away and our speakers didn't all get in because the comment time was used up. We need to get there early to sign up to speak as soon as we can and also to be outside with signs.
heres the link to the NRC website notice:
http://nrc.gov/public-involve/public-meetings/index.cfm?action=search.detail&MeetingCode=20120522
Jun 18 Monday 7pm, Mission Viejo: Canyon Democrats Club welcomes Charlie Blek from the Orange County Chapter of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence at 24932 Veterans Way in Mission Viejo. canyondemocrats.org
Jun 19 (3rd Tuesday) 5:30-7pm, Orange:
Peace Vigil by MFSO and Code Pink
the
OC chapter of Military Families Speak Out
have resumed monthly peace vigils at the Orange Circle, Glassell & Chapman
These vigils will be held on the 3rd Tuesdays
of each month from 5:30-7:00 pm.
Jun 19 Tuesday 7:30pm, Irvine:
Cousins Club of OC: "Revisiting 1967"
We will see a DVD of a recent talk by Ilan Pappe, the famous Israeli professor of History, now at Exeter University in England. Shortly after the 1967 war, the Israeli Cabinet set a policy for dealing with the West Bank and Gaza which is still in place today. Discussion will follow.
Also, on Sunday, June 24, commencing at 6:00 p.m., there will be an inaugural event in Westminster, sponsored by American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) which features a dinner and several renowned speakers, A table for ten is $250.00. We are joining with Sabeel and Jewish Voice for Peace and the Bishop's Commission on the Middle East to sponsor four tables. For info and to reserve a seat, call Vicki Tamoush at (714) 362-7676.
We meet at the Irvine Ranch Water District Offices, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave., between the 5 freeway and the 405. Exit at Sand Canyon and go to Waterworks Drive. Annual Cousin Club dues are $10. We would appreciate your support for 2012 if you have not already paid.
cousinscluboc.org
Jun 20 Wednesday 9:30am, Pasadena:
Protest against Judge Bybee
and defend 1st Amendment right to free speech,
9th Circuit Court,
125 South Grand Avenue,
Pasadena.
Silent protest due to gag order. Mouths will be taped and tape provided.
Please contact Sharon or Susan below:
Thank you!
Sharon Tipton,CodePink OC/LA
949 653-1097
Susan Harman, CodePink SF
510 866-6743
Jun 20 Wednesday 3-3:30pm Garden Grove/4pm Orange:
MoveOn: Deliver for Democracy
3pm @ Loretta Sanchez Office,
12397 Lewis St.,
Garden Grove, CA 92840
4pm @ Ed Royce's Office, 1110 E. Chapman Ave.
Orange, CA 92866
http://moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=130634
Citizens United is often cited as the worst decision the Supreme Court has ever handed down. It accepts that corporations are persons, with constitutional rights, in particular, the freedom of speech. And it equates money with speech. This opened the floodgates for corporate money to engulf our already drowning political system.
Jun 20 Wednesday 3pm & 6:30pm, Santa Ana: Medicare for All Cali Tour 2012 In the next couple of weeks, the Supreme Court is going to announce their decision on the Affordable Care Act. That's why it's so important that we show up in Santa Ana on Wednesday to support California nurses who want to discuss the FACTS about the Affordable Care Act. Who better than nurses to educate us on how we move forward to an even better system if the legislation is upheld and what happens if it is struck down? To do just that, nurses have loaded up a bus and are traveling throughout our state to talk about what we all really want - Medicare For All - and the important facts regarding this crucial issue. At every point along their route, they are offering free health screenings starting at 3:00 PM followed by a townhall meeting at 6:30 PM. Santa Ana is the second stop along their route. Here are the details: DATE: Wednesday, June 20th TIME: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (health screenings) 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (Townhall) LOCATION: The Delhi Center (505 E Central Avenue) in Santa Ana You can learn more about the tour and share your own personal healthcare story at www.NursesHealAmerica.org
Jun 20 Wednesday 5-8:30pm, Anaheim:
World Refugee Day 2012 Celebration
Join together to encourage and welcome refugees, our brothers and sisters in humanity, resettling in Orange County. Event features Dr. Michael Riley, Orange County Social Services Agency Director.
Agenda - 5-6pm for reception and international breakfast, 6-8:30pm for welcome, refugee stories, speakers, public official appearances.
Pearson Park Amphitheatre, 401 North Lemon Street, Anaheim 92805.
Jun 20 Wednesday 6:30-9pm, Corona del Mar:
OC Green Drinks
I think you'll all be excited about June's Green Drinks event. It will be held on the beautiful patio at Landmark in Corona del Mar. Landmark is currently in the process of incorporating more sustainable business practices including updating the menu with sustainable and locally grown food, and purchasing locally crafted pottery. Their wonderful manager Michael Langsam will speak to Green Drinks for a few minutes about what changes are in store.
http://www.landmarknewport.com/
OC Green Drinks events are casual and agenda-free; they're just a great forum in which Orange County's growing demographic of eco-conscious professionals can have a drink, spark up a 'green' conversation and not be met with a blank look.
ocgreendrinks.org
Jun 21 Thursday 2pm, Laguna Woods:
Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods Village: "The One Percent"
This documentary film addresses the growing disparity in wealth between America's elite and its ordinary citizens. The director of the film, Jamie Johnson, is an heir to the Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Company fortune whose previous film "Born Rich" received two Emmy nominations.
The title of the film refers to tiny percentage of Americans - the top 1 percent - who control almost half of the total wealth of the country. Moving back and forth from interviews with mega-wealthy people in the most opulent settings to residents in depressed urban housing projects, Johnson highlights the contrast between largest beneficiaries of America's wealth and its poorest victims. The film also includes interviews with Robert Reich, Ralph Nader, and Bill Gates, among others.
Clubhouse 1
All are welcome. There is no charge. For entrance to the Village, please fill in the gate entry form at
lagunawoodsvillage.com/images/lwlagunawoods/Concerned%20Citizens/June%202012.pdf
Information: Margaret Pearlman, margaretpearlma@yahoo.com 949-768-1649.
Jun 21 Thursday 5-6pm, Santa Ana: OCMDC Education Working Group meeting at SEIU (right before General OCMDC meeting at 6:30PM)
Jun 21 Thursday 6:30pm, Newport Beach:
Newport Beach City Planning Commission Hearing on Banning Ranch draft Environmental Impact Report (dEIR).
Your comments and concerns on the dEIR can be made at this public hearing and will become part of the official administrative record on the Banning Ranch project. You can still submit comments on the dEIR by emailing them to Patrick Alford, City of Newport Beach Planner, at palford@newportbeachca.gov. Make sure you state that your emails are to be made part of the record. Monitor the City's website for possible changes n date/time: http://www.newportbeachca.gov. For more info, contact Terry Welsh at TerryMWelsh@hotmail.com or visit www.BanningRanchConservancy.org.
Newport Beach City Hall Council Chambers, 3300 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach.
Jun 21 Thursday 6:30pm, Santa Ana: OC May Day Coalition meeting @ SEIU, 1200 N. Main St (esquina con Washington) Suite 900, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Park in structure and go through back door into lobby, take elevator up to 9th floor ocmdc.org
Jun 22 Friday 7-9pm, Tustin:
OC Time Bank General Meeting
@ REI, 2962 El Camino Real
In the OC Time Bank, you earn a time hour or time dollar by providing your skill or service to a member. You can then redeem your hours from the "time bank" and use them for services of another member. Everyone's time is valued equally. An hour is an hour no matter what you offer.
http://meetup.com/OC-Green-Market/events/68216092
octimebank@gmail.com
Christina Ellis
Co-Founder, Orange County Time Bank
http://oc.timebanks.org/
(949) 4-TIME-OC or (949) 484-6362
Jun 23 Saturday 9am-4pm, Santa Ana:
Free Legal Clinic Legal Advice on Immigration and Labor,
organized by non-profit organizations and labor unions. The event will offer free legal information to the community in legal cases of labor and immigration. Attorneys have offered their time to answer questions with you one-on-one. Plus, event will offer information sessions on E-Verify, Secure Communities, Civic Participation and the Citizenship Process. Note: Legal advice requires an appointment; call 714/270-2952.
OCEA, 830 North Ross Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Jun 23 Saturday 9:30am-2pm, Laguna Woods:
Steve Young for State Senate's Campaign Kick-off
begins with a breakfast at 9:30 AM, hosted by the Laguna Woods Democratic Club.
It will be held at Clubhouse 7, off Moulton Parkway OUTSIDE Gate 12. There is open access as the Clubhouse is not inside the gate. Suggested donation is $15. Following the breakfast, beginning at 12:30 PM, we will have an Old Fashioned Campaign Picnic at Heritage Park in Irvine. All supporters are invited to join Steve for hotdogs, hamburgers, ice cream, fun, and good political camaraderie.Heritage Park is near Culver and the 5 fwy, on the corner of Walnut and Yale in Irvine. Donations welcome. More information? Call Marion Pack at 949-922-3273.
Jun 23 Saturday 10am-Sunset, Santa Ana: The Green Being Project Presents: Summer Solstice Celebration At the Santa Ana People's Garden, 2555 Santiago St. Santa Ana, 92706 http://thegreenbeingproject.org/
Jun 23 Saturday 4-11pm, Silverado:
8th Annual TreeHuggr's Ball & Green Expo
Silverado Event Center, 27912 Baker Canyon Road, Silverado, CA. 92676
Where the So Cal sustainability crowd, canyon hillbillies and OC hippies collide to have a ball under the Oaks and Sycamores of Silverado Canyon! Environmental Expo, Art Show, Silent Auction, Sustainability Guest Speakers, Great Food, Live Folk, Bluegrass & Blues Music & Dancing with Nicole Vaughn, Nick-I Hernandez and Cubensis!! Last year's ball was visited by Hollywood actress Daryl Hannah! Tickets available soon via Paypal and Eventbright or from our website http://www.canyonland.org/. See you at the ball!
Proceeds from this event benefit current canyon issues such as: "Save Our Sil-Mod Plan" & Arroyo Toad Critical Habitat in Silverado Creek.
Jun 24 Sunday 11:30am-1:30pm, Costa Mesa:
The US Supreme Court: Monumental Decisions of 2012
Presented by Erwin Chemerinsky
This 2nd Annual Fundraiser will benefit Shanti Orange County
Erwin Chemerinsky
will Analyze and make Predictions of some of the most socially significant 2012 Supreme Court Cases
Chemerinsky is the Founding Dean, Distinguished Professor of Law at the
University of California, Irvine
School of Law
VIP Reception -- Luncheon -- Book Signing
@
The Wyndham Orange County,
Grand Ballroom,
3500 Avenue of the Arts,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
VIP Admission - $150
General Admission - $100
Please go to: shantioc.org/events
to sponsor or purchasing tickets.
Thank You!
For more information please contact Sarah Kasman at 949.452.0888 or Sarah.Kasman@shantioc.org
Jun 24 Sunday noon-5pm, Anaheim:
Really Really Free Market
@ La Palma Park
The Really, Really Free Market (RRFM) movement is a horizontally-organized collective of individuals who form a temporary market based on an alternative gift economy. The RRFM movement aims to counteract capitalism in a proactive way. It holds as a major goal to build a community based on sharing resources, caring for one another and improving the collective lives of all.
Jun 24 Sunday 2-4pm, Costa Mesa:
International Solidarity with Students in Canada & Mexico 132
We ask our supporters to wear red squares or red tee shirts. Action will be on the sidewalk facing Newport Blvd. in front of Mother's Market, 1890 Newport Blvd.
History of event:
"In the spirit of the red square, different cities across Canada are having Casseroles nights in Canada to #Maplespread the growing movement in support of Quebec's striking students; to demand accessible education for all (and not just the 1 per cent); and show disapproval for Charest's Law 78 which restricts Canadian's civil liberties."
Canada:
http://occupytheory.org/read/we-didn-t-know-it-was-impossible-so-we-did-it-the-quebec-student-strike-celebrates-its-100th-day.html
Mexico:
http://www.theworld.org/2012/06/mexico-yosoy-132/
Jun 24 Sunday 4:30pm, Irvine: Democrats of Greater Irvine In June, we are having a special meeting, by popular demand, to plan our campaign headquarters for the fall. Everyone is invited to brainstorm. Refreshments will be served. Please bring $5.00 to defray those expenses, and if you donate $25 toward the headquarters, you also get full club membership for the rest of this year and next year. We need lots of ideas and help to make the headquarters as successful as in the past. We hope you will join us! To get to the Duck Club, you need to go to Campus Drive just past the University and cross over University Drive. Past the bridge, turn right and drive along the Creek. Turn left down into the IRWD Nature Campus. The Duck Club has a sign, and a wheelchair ramp around to the right side.
Jun 25 (4th Monday) 7pm, Orange: OC Democratic Central Committee Meeting Carpenters' Union Hall, 1916 W. Chapman Ave.
Jun 26 & 27 Tuesday 7:45am - Wednesday 5:30pm, Costa Mesa: "Creating Value through Zero Waste" National Zero Waste Business Conference @ Orange County Hilton http://uszwbc.org/events/2012-conference-program
Jun 26 Tuesday 6:30pm, Costa Mesa:
quarterly Region 18 meeting
It's that time again. We will be holding our quarterly Region 18 meeting this coming Tuesday, June 26, at 6:30 at Karl Strauss Brewery in Costa Mesa. We will discuss the upcoming California Democratic Party summer Executive Board meeting (back in Anaheim this year!) and the various measures that will be on the ballot in November. For the address and menu, please visit http://www.karlstrauss.com/PAGES/Eats/CostaMesa.html. Happy hour goes until 6:30pm, so arrive early to take advantage of it. We will be meeting at the outside patio area.
If you are candidate--or know a candidate--you are welcome to take a couple of minutes at the end of the meeting to speak about your campaign. (Please contact me to be put on the agenda.) We will also be accepting resolutions for consideration. Visit the Resolutions Committee website for more information: http://www.cadem.org/about/standing_committees?id=0007. As always, there will be time for announcements at the end.
Lastly, our Regional Director, Steve Young is running for State Senate District 37! He won't take up a lot of your time talking about it, but if you'd like to learn more about his campaign or volunteer, visit his campaign website at http://www.steveyoungforcalifornia.com. We are having a campaign kickoff BBQ at Irvine's Heritage Park tomorrow (Saturday) at 12:30pm and would love to have you there. For a map and directions, visit http://goo.gl/maps/2hJV
I hope you can make it to the meeting. Please RSVP to me at erincshawn@gmail.com as soon as you can.
Jun 26 (4th Tuesday) 7-9pm, Westminster:
OC Peace Coalition general meeting
ocpeace.org
WHERE:
Spires Restaurant,
13030 Goldenwest,
Westminster
WHO:
All interested people are invited, especially anyone who might
represent one of our member organizations.
We're likely to be planning for tabling, future actions,
or whatever business people want to bring up
(excluding any specific support of candidates or political parties).
Please bring your ideas, and be ready to step up and participate.
Jun 27 Wednesday 11:30am, Irvine:
Women For: OC "Women For: OC June Meeting - Human Trafficking in OC"
@ Irvine Ranch Water District Duck Club, 5 Riparian View, Irvine
Our speaker, Sherri Harris, is a founding member of the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force. She is not only an expert on human trafficking in OC but has also lived and worked in East Africa and has a global perspective on this issue. She is actively involved in local efforts to help identify victims, integrate them into social services, and launch them on a new life journey.
womenfororangecounty.org
See on-line flyer here:
http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n590/jmgoodman1/Women_For_OC/2012Juneflyerreducedresolution.png
Free and open to the public. Men are cordially invited.
Women For: is a volunteer, non-partisan, feminist organization dedicated to advancing Human & Civil Rights, Peace, Social Justice, Education, Health Care and the Environment.
For recorded information: 714 590 7804
womenforoc@aol.com http://womenfororangecounty.org
Jun 27 Wednesday 6pm, Dana Point:
Progressives of South OC
Please join us for our June Social Event
Happy summer everyone! What better way to celebrate the summer solstice than a picnic by the ocean? If you have been to our previous events at the Dana Point Yacht Club you may have noticed some very nice of picnic tables on the left about a block before you get to DPYC. This will be our last event until September, so come and socialize and bring someone new.
This will be BYOB and food, so feel free to bring something elegant and festive or something quick and simple. We will have a BBQ available if anyone wants to cook. If you wish to bring appetizers or deserts to share with others, that would be fun. Don't forget to pack some plates, napkins, glasses /cups, etc. As for drinks, bring what you wish but be discrete since this is a public park. The weather, could be beautiful and warm with a nice sunset, or it could be "June gloom" so bring a sweater just in case.
Directions: The directions are almost the same as to the DPYC. From PCH, turn on to Dana Point Drive and turn toward the ocean on Island Way going over a little bridge. A few hundred feet beyond, turn right at the breakwater (toward DPYC) and look on the left. There are a few clusters of nice picnic tables and BBQs - someone will try to get there early and reserve some tables.
Please RSVP asap to scnj66@yahoo.com
Jun 28 Thursday 5:30pm, Newport Beach:
Newport Beach Women's Democratic Club
newportbeachwomensdemocraticclub.com
Our first speaker, Sharon Quirk Silva will be discussing her campaign for office and our second speaker, Tim Steed, former State President of the Young Dems, will be speaking on Costa Mesa union issues starting at 6 PM. As always, bring food and drink for 2-4 and we will have plenty. Please RSVP to this Evite so Jean can plan for us.
See you there, Suzanne
Jun 28 Thursday 5:30pm, Garden Grove: Orange County DREAM Team in collaboration with RAIZ invites you to an Educational Forum to learn about President Obama's new immigration policy affecting undocumented young immigrants in the U.S. Come and learn on how this policy will impact you and your community and what can be done to continue the fight for immigrant rights in this country. This is a forum organized by immigrant youth in Orange County who, along with other grass roots organizations, led the fight to obtain administrative relief for DREAM Act eligible youth. UNITE Here 13252 Garden Grove Blvd, CA 92841
Jun 28 (4th Thursday) 6-7pm, Orange:
OC Labor Federation Delegates Meeting
Int'l Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Office, 309 N Rampart St # M, Orange
Monthly meeting of union delegates from all union in all sectors around OC.
Jun 28 Thursday 7-9pm, Laguna Beach:
OC Green Chamber
Sustainability Mixer and Membership Meeting
B C Space Gallery & Photograph,
235 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA
Laguna Beach Green Chamber
Phone 949-201-9318
LBGreenChamber.org
OC Green Chamber
OCGreenChamber.org
Jun 29 Friday 5pm, Santa Ana:
MoveOn: Fight for Health Care Action
moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=130891
Let's get together for a Honk and Wave Event to celebrate the Supreme Court's affirmation that The Affordable Care Act is constitutional. The announcement of the decision was only hours old, when Eric Cantor, House Majority Leader, scheduled a vote on July 11th to repeal the law. We need to demonstrate to the country that The Affordable Care Act is a step forward. We will not go back to the dark days of denial of services to persons with chronic conditions or to patients after they get sick. Bring your signs in support of Health Care for All to South Coast Plaza on Friday, June 29th at 5 PM. Let President Obama know that we intend to keep and improve on The Affordable Care Act.
Directions to Event: Meet at the corner of Bristol and Sunflower. Bring signs for Health Care and noise makers of all kinds.
Jun 29 Friday 5pm, Santa Ana: Mexicanos en Orange County Los invitamos al 1er reporte de nuestra reunion ordinaria realizada en Oaxaca, Mexico. CCIME 4ta generacion 2012/2014. Donde: "Cosulado de Mexico" Santa Ana Cuando:Viernes 29 de junio Hora: 5:30 pm Quien: toda la COMUNIDAD MEXICANA en Orange County
Jun 30 Saturday 8:15am Garden Grove -> Los Angeles:
Unite Here will be providing busses for the Walmart action in Chinatown.
Please sign up to get an accurate count. Busses will be leaving at 8:15am from the Unite Here office at 13252 Garden Grove Blvd # 200 Garden Grove, CA 92843.
Space is limited. Reserve your spot by calling Joline Vela at (714) 385-1534 by noon Thursday.
L.A.'s future will not be bought off by Wal-Mart! Los Angeles residents, Wal-Mart store and warehouse workers, Chinatown residents, small business owners, community and faith groups, labor, and students are holding the largest anti-Wal-Mart demonstration ever held in the U.S.
By uniting all together, we can stop Wal-Mart from expanding across Los Angeles, starting in Chinatown, with its low wage jobs and cycle of poverty it creates, feeds and profits off of.
L.A. will not be bought off by Wal-mart!
Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Dolores Huerta and US Congresswoman Judy Chu will speak. Tom Morello, the Nightwatchman will play.
Los Angeles State Historic Park,
1245 N. Spring Street, Los Angeles, California 90012
http://nowalmartinchinatown.tumblr.com/
Jun 30 Saturday 10am, Irvine:
PDA (Progressive Democrats of America) OC Chapter Meeting
University Center Courtyard Area, 4199 Campus Dr, Irvine, CA
(Please also join us for the weekly coffee discussion group an hour earlier at 9AM in the same location.)
Contact: Dr Bill Honigman drbill@pdamerica.org
Jun 30 Saturday 2-4pm, Garden Grove:
MTA-OC Coalition Meeting
9472 Central Ave, Garden Grove, 92844
We will be meeting at John Goodman's house this Saturday at 2pm to discuss the ongoing efforts to push for a Constitution Amendment to repeal Corporate/Union Personhood.
Feel free to extend this invitation to your affiliates, friends, and family who are passionate about this issue.
Due to recent developments, namely the Supreme Court's rejection of Montana's corporate expenditure ban, we need to fast track our efforts for local City Council resolutions and state/federal actions.
Please come prepared with updates from your organizations, related to this topics, AND bring structured ideas for actions. We will be establishing our summer agenda for lobbying & outreach.
Here are some Resources to review existing "tools" and updates on the national scene:
- http://democracyisforpeople.org/ (Public Citizen)
- http://www.resolutionsweek.org/?page_id=93 (MoveToAmend + Public Citizen + Common Cause + Affiliates)
- http://movetoamend.org/toolkit/developing-movement-strength-through-diversity (MoveToAmend)
If you have any questions, contact me at 310-804-6563
Jun 30 Saturday 2-4pm, Tustin:
United Nations Association-USA, OC Chapter - Water: The Looming Global Crisis
Tustin Library (714-544-7725), 345 E. Main St., Tustin 92780
Water scarcity and an inadequate supply of pure drinking water is an issue of magnitude confronting the world today.
Professor Bill Cooper, Director of the Urban Water Research Center at UC Irvine will update us on how life in Orange County is involved in this problem. Free and open to the public. Info: info@una-oc.org, 714-538-5689 http://www.una-oc.org
Jun 30 Saturday 4pm, Mission Viejo:
The Healthcare Movie and a Panel!
@ Tapestry UU Congregation,
23436 Madero Drive #140
See The Healthcare Movie - yes, that's its name, and it's narrated by Kiefer Sutherland.
Laurie Simons and Terry Sterrenberg are a married couple of mixed cultural heritage. Laurie is Canadian, and Terry is American. They made this film.
(http://www.healthcaremovie.net/)
Refreshments will be provided. No admission charge.
Hope to see you there!
Jun 30 Saturday 4pm, Irvine:
Occupy OC - Irvine General Assembly
We will meet at the Occuzebo and if it is already taken we will move to the front of the Civic Center.
Jun 30 Saturday 4-7pm, Costa Mesa:
Ron Varasteh Campaign Kickoff & Fundraiser
Come share this great moment in our campaign to officially launch the work it takes to return Congress to her rightful owners, WE the People, by defeating extremism in Orange County. Have fun sharing your evening with us discussing political issues facing our nation, the state of California, and Orange County. Come and get to know, Ron Varasteh, the man running against Dana Rohrabacher. Add your support over some wine and cheese with us. Please share this email and attached flyer with anyone who might be interested in our campaign. Donations are welcome. Come sooner, stay later, stay the whole time, or stay for just a little bit.
More information? Call Ilse at 213.568.4714 or Tina at 949.548.2059.
To register for this event, either reply to ron@ronv.org, or If you have a Facebook account, please signup online for this event at : http://www.facebook.com/events/332905050118802/
Please like our Congressional Facebook page : http://www.facebook.com/RonVarastehForUsCongress
Please go to our website and join our campaign : http://www.ronvarasteh.com/join
JULY
hide[canceled] Jul 1 (1st Sunday) 7:30am-5pm, Huntington Beach: Arlington West Memorial Sorry AW has been cancelled today because of the parking lot closed. Jeff AW has been re-scheduled for next Sunday July 8th. See you there.
Jul 1 Sunday 1-2:30pm, Irvine:
OCEC presents a Documentary Screening of "En el Cuerpo Equivocado"
This documentary details the life of Mavi Susel, Cuba's first sexual reassignment surgery recipient. It has won many awards in Cuba and has now made it's way to Orange County! The event is free so invite your friends!We are also fortunate to have Latino Health Access tabling at the screening.
Irvine United Congregational Church,
4915 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92604-8606
Jul 1 Sunday 1-3pm, Anaheim:
Sharon Quirk-Silva Campaign Office Grand Opening
1660 W. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim, CA, 92801
For more info, contact us at info@sharonquirksilva.com or 714-745-9544
Jul 1 Sunday 2-3pm, Irvine:
Green Party of OC General Meeting
at the Irvine Ranch Water District,
15600 Sand Canyon Ave.
Orange County Greens are proud to give the
floor to a member of an opposing political party!
Debbie Tharp ran as Libertarian candidate for
72nd Assembly District in 2010, morphed into
new 74th. Debbie was recently arrested,
interrogated and harassed by the Costa Mesa
Police Department for distributing petitions in
support of medical marijuana. Her story and
the importance of protecting free speech
transcends party lines, political ideology and
personal views about marijuana. We hope
you'll join us for what promises to be an
interesting talk.
Orange County Green Party County Council
meeting will immediately follow at conclusion
of Debbie's talk. All attendees of the General
Meeting are welcome to stay and view the
business aspects of running the Green Party
during the County Council meeting.
Jul 1 Sunday 3-9pm, Huntington Beach:
CA YES on Labeling Tour
@ HB Fire rings, near PCH and Magnolia
GMO Free potluck, good music, fun, and a fire! The Human Revolution Yes on Labeling Tour rolls on! The Human Revolution will start around 6-7pm. Look for the red balloon and come down and join the fun!
Jul 1 Sunday 4-6pm, Mission Viejo:
"The Healthcare Movie"
at Tapestry UU Congregation,
23436 Madero Drive #140 in Mission Viejo
Added bonus: healthcare activists panel to discuss and answer questions
FREE and includes FOOD
Sponsored by CHC, Campaign for a Healthy California,
A coalition of healthcare groups working for a single payer healthcare system (including HCA (Healthcare for All), PNHP (Physicians for a National Healthcare Plan), CSEA (classified school employees Assn.), CARA (CA Alliance for Retired Americans), MoveOn.Org, PDAmerica.org)
Jul 3 Tuesday 8pm, Santa Ana:
Full Moon Open Mic
@ Centro Cultural de Mexico,
313 N. Birch St., Santa Ana, California 92701
Come enjoy a community event of expression, including music, poetry, film and consciousness. Local artists are welcome. This is a free event open to the public.
Jul 4 Wednesday 10am, Huntington Beach:
MFSO VFP in 4july Parade
MFSO and supporters are marching in the largest July 4 parade
in the West. Yes, that's correct-this year we applied and have been
accepted to march in the Huntington Beach Fourth of July Parade. All
members and supporters of Military Families Speak Out, Veterans for Peace
and Iraq Veterans Against the War are invited to march with us.
We will be lining up on Pacific Coast Hwy; we should be between 10th and
13th St. We do not know our Parade entry number at this time, so look for
our MFSO banner. We hope to be running a shuttle between the Seacliff
Village Shopping Center and the parade staging area. We will send out an
email later with details on the shuttle. Wear your MFSO, VFP or IVAW
t-shirts or supporter shirts. Please NO SIGNS, this is not a protest, our
banner says it all, "Troops Home Now" so please do not bring other signs
(Parade committee rules).
The parade starts at 10:00 am, and could last as long as three hours because
of the size of the parade. Recommended parking: Yorktown and Main St. SE
Corner of Seacliff Village Shopping Center. Parking along side streets is
also available. The last shuttle from the Seacliff Village Shopping Center
to the starting point area will be 9:45am.
If the march is too difficult for you, we have a place at the end of the
parade where you can help pass out literature about the true cost of war,
(very important), or sit and watch, if you prefer. For the last number of
years we have set up our signs at Worthy Park on the corner of 17th & Main
St. At W. Utica Ave., just South of Huntington Beach HS. We need volunteers
to help bring signs and water to Worthy Park. Please call or email if you
can help.
The parade will be televised and, as they have had in the past, we expect a
large military presence there, but we need you to make the most impact.
Please join us and be a part of this important event.
Pat Alviso & Jeff Merrick
Military Families Speak Out
Orange County & South Bay Chapter
http://mfsooc.org
562-833-8035
Jul 4 Wednesday noon, Santa Ana:
Picnic for Social Justice
@ Orange County Catholic Worker - Isaiah House,
316 Cypress, Santa Ana, California 92701
Calling all progressives, radicals, rebels, Leftists, Wobs, OWS'ers and ne'er-do-wells
Come and celebrate the movements for social change behind the Orange Curtain.
Eat, meet and greet with others who believe that dissent is the greatest protector of liberty.
The 1% not welcomed.
(This event is brought to you by the OC Catholic Workers and the OC Industrial Workers of the World.)
Jul 5 Thursday 5:30-8pm, San Juan Capistrano:
South OC Administrative Relief - Educational Forum
OC Dream Team in collaboration with Aclamo would like to invite you to an educational forum where we will present and answer your questions about the new policy change announced by President Obama affecting undocumented youth.
Immigration Attorney will be present during the Q&A session.
- Who will benefit?
- What will the process be?
- What about dreamers in deportation?
Traduccion al espanol sera proporcionada!
This event is free!!!
Este evento is completamente gratis!!!
Mission San Juan Capistrano,
26801 Ortega Higway, San Juan Capistrano, 92675
Jul 5 Thursday 6-9pm, Fullerton:
The Democrats of North Orange County (DNOC) meeting
will be hosting Michael B. Matsuda, North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD) Trustee.
Mr. Matsuda will speak about the school board races, how they relate to other important local Democratic races, the importance of electing progressive community college trustees to local boards, and possible unintended effects of NOCCCD redistricting. During the meeting, AD-65 candidate Mayor Sharon Quirk-Silva will receive recognition from the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence. DNOC meets at the: Sizzler Restaurant, 1401 North Harbor Boulevard, Fullerton; Dinner at 6, Meeting begins at 7. Contact: Pete Anderson, petedem04@gmail.com
Jul 6 Friday 6-11pm, Fullerton:
Art With An Agenda --An Art Exhibit Inspired by Kelly Thomas--
@ Pas Gallery, 223 W. Sante Fe Avenue
The Agenda:
1. To Peacefully demonstrate that by giving voice to a cause, through art and creative expression, our community will prevail over violence, bigotry and those who abuse their power.
2. To bring attention to the Justice for Kelly Thomas Movement and Police Brutality
3. To raise money in support of the Orange County Homeless
4. To celebrate the Fullerton Art Walk and the Talents of the Participating Artists
http://artwithanagenda.org/
Jul 6 Friday 7pm, Fullerton: The Healthcare Movie with Kiefer Sutherland 215 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton 92832* 7P pot luck snacks, meet & greet, 7:30P movie, 8:40P discussion, (9:30P Karaoke ???) *NOTE: this location is just 2 blocks from Fullerton Transportation Center, and last southbound Metrolink train is the 644 at 10P http://www.metrolinktrains.com/schedules/line/name/Orange%20County/service_id/1151.html
Jul 6 Friday 7pm, Lake Forest:
South County OC NORML meeting
at Fuddruckers 26221 El Toro
If you purchase food please make sure to tell the cashier you are with OC NORML and present a coupon I will have available.
**The Costa Mesa Medical Marijuana Initiative is in its last days of signature gathering and needs your help. The deadline for signatures is Monday, July 9th and the Campaign is paying $3 per valid signature. If you would like to get involved call Debbie Tharp 559-309-8924. They have addresses for Costa Mesa Firework stands for July 4th and local grocery stores where you can help collect signatures. Please get involved and help make history!
Jul 7 Saturday 10am-5pm, Irvine: Sounds of Truth Festival @ Mason Park SoundsOfTruth.org
Jul 7 Saturday 1:30pm, Irvine: Americans United for Separation of Church and State: Flicks for Thought - God in America: A New Eden Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Avenue. Doors open 1:00 PM. au-oc.org; email: OrangeCountyAU@yahoo.com or call 714-299-4551.
Jul 7 Saturday 2-8pm, Fullerton:
The Kelly Thomas Memorial Concert, Clothing And Food Drive
Fullerton Museum Plaza on E. Wilshire between Harbor and Pomona
There will be music, food trucks, an auction, and many raffles. All proceeds go to KTMF.org.
We ask all who are planning on coming to bring cans of food and other non perishable items (e.g.clothing, blankets, and toiletries) KTMF is putting on a massive effort to collect as much as possible for our Orange County homeless population, and you can help.
Jul 8 Sunday 7:30am-5pm, Huntington Beach:
Arlington West Memorial
As most of you know, AW had to be cancelled because of the special event. Fortunately, we were able to hold a meeting off site to discuss this issue, re-scheduling and organize for the 4th of July Parade. Here is a brief summary of what happened.
AW-Usually one of our VFP members checks the city calendar to see what has been scheduled. Everyone should understand that this calendar was checked, but just because there is an event scheduled that doesn't mean that it affects our access to the beach even though it might be right in the same area. So once a special event is seen then one must go thru the red tape of calling the city to see if we can still access that part of the beach. This is where the ball was dropped. AW, as Mark suggested, has been re-scheduled for next Sunday July 8th. See you there.
Jul 8 Sunday 1-4pm, Irvine:
From A Fukushima Survivor to Japan: "Don't Restart the Nukes!"
@ 4255 Campus Dr. UniversityCenter #A-200 Irvine, CA92612
1PM Talk by Chieko Shiina (Japanese/ English)
2PM Discussion (English/ Japanese)
3PM Film Screening "Three Eleven"
Co-sponsor: Organize for Fukushima Women Against Nuclear Power in LA
Contact: Yukari Aoi (949)230-9002, Shuichi Ito 714-307-9200
http://nonukesaction.wordpress.com/2012/06/30/california-anti-nuke-tour-of-chieko-shiina-a-fukushima-mother-and-farmer/
Jul 8 Sunday 1:30pm, Irvine:
Humanists of OC: Alzheimer's and Other Dementias
Cordula Dick-Muehlke, PhD, Director of Education for the UCI Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders, with a talk and video presentaion
Irvine Ranch Water District,
Community Meeting Room
15500 Sand Canyon Ave.,
Irvine, CA 92618
meetup.com/OCHumanists/events/71040032
Jul 8 Sunday 2-5pm, Garden Grove:
OC California Clean Money working group meeting
Due to fierce opposition from special interests who want to keep hiding when they pay for political ads, AB 1648 has not yet gotten through the Assembly. However, due to the overwhelming grassroots support for it, the bill was amended to give us more time to get the last vote it needs in the Assembly. However, this means that we need to delay the Senate campaign kickoff until further notice.
Orange County still has a crucial in successfully getting AB 1648 through the Assembly, in addition to the Senate. So please COME JOIN the next planned OC working group meeting:
CLICK here to RSVP and view more details plus an online map
If you can't make the meeting, please call to volunteer at 714-473-2798.
Jul 8 Sunday 3-5pm, Tustin: OC Global Warming Committee Meeting Please attend and join in the discussion at REI, 2962 El Camino Real, Tustin. We meet in the REI Meeting Room inside the store meetup.com/Irvine-Global-Warming-Group/events/68850062
Jul 11 Wednesday 6pm, San Juan Capistrano:
South OC Democratic Club "Community guidelines for Children's Protection"
The speaker for this month, features Erin Runnion, founder
of the Joyful Child Foundation. The foundation's main function
is to develop community guidelines for sustainable and
effective "child watch" guidelines
Buffet Dinner includes salads, entrees, side dishes, dessert and beverages tax and tip.
Dinner served 6- 7pm Members $17 Dinner, Non Members $20
Meeting only at 7pm Members $3, non members $5
RSVP'S are required for dinner OR meeting only
Reservations due by Monday June 11, Please!
Contact: kenton805@cox.net
Meeting location: San Juan Capistrano Community Center,
25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano 92675
Jul 11 Wednesday 6:30-8pm, Fullerton:
Community Police Oversight Presentation
@ Fullerton Public Library,
353 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, 92832
Eduardo Calderon and Maria Hernandez-Figueroa, graduate students of the CSUF Masters of Public Administration (MPA) program. will be presenting the results of their findings on different methods of police oversight. Questions will be addressed at the end of the presentation. We invite you to participate.
Jul 11 Wednesday 7pm, Fullerton:
MoveOn: Council Meeting
pol.moveon.org/event/meeting/130969
We will be planning a Campaign Kickoff barbeque or party, to be held the weekend of July 21-22, at someone's
house or possibly at one of our local parks. The purpose of this party is to get as many people as possible signed up to help us win the elections in November. Call me at 714-624-1453 if you have any questions.
Jul 11 Wednesday 7pm, Huntington Beach:
72nd ADA meeting
at the IAMAW District Lodge, 5402 Bolsa Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92647.
72ndada.com
Our guest speaker will be Council Member Sharon Quirk-Silva Mayor of the City of Fullerton and canidate for State Assembly for the 65th District. Tim Steed from the OCEA has a brief 15-20 minute presentation of what is going on in Costa Mesa and what Democrats can do to help. The meeting starts at 7:00pm (doors open at 6:30pm).
Jul 11 Wednesday 7pm, Laguna Woods:
Laguna Woods Democratic Club: Stop the War on Women!
CH 3, DR 2
Right-wing lawmakers in state after state are doing all they can to deny women's access to basic care. Powerful ideologues are fighting to overturn hard-fought gains for women. The "V" word has become a battle cry after the recent Michigan fiasco. Women's Rights are Human Rights!
Special Guest: Lori Vandermeir
Communications Director
California National Organization for Women (NOW)
Meeting also includes Club business, Legislative Action, a raffle and refreshments. For info, call Sue Dearing at 949 855-6965.
Please bring nonperishable food items for donation to South County Outreach, the Club's principal service project now in its fourth year.
Jul 12 Thursday 9am, Chula Vista: Coastal Commission Hearing for Sunset Ridge Park. The California Coastal Commission will be making a very important decision on whether the City of Newport Beach can develop an area (approximately 3 acres) of Sunset Ridge that contains Encelia scrub, a plant that is protected under both the City's Coastal Land Use Plan (CLUP) as well as the California Coastal Act. Visit http://banningranchconservancy.org/coastalcommission.html for more information on the Banning Ranch and efforts to protect it.
Jul 12 Thursday 5:30pm-7:30pm, San Diego:
Nuclear Power: Can we Afford It?
Sponsored by SASC, Sustanability Alliance of Southern California.
SAofSC.org
Presented by: Rochelle Becker, Executive Director of the Alliance for Nuclear Responsibility and John Geesman, Former Executive Director and Commissioner of the California Energy Commission Where: California Center for Sustainable Energy, 8690 Balboa Ave, Suite 100 San Diego, (plenty of convenient and free parking at the venue) RSVP: 2alanball@gmail.com / 858-829-2471 Defective steam generators at SONGS are only one part of the cost of nuclear power!
Come learn what Californians can do to create alternative energy sources and, how to assert your ratepayer rights!
Jul 12 1st Thursday 6:30-9pm, Tustin:
Orange County Interfaith Coalition
for the Environment Planning Committee Meeting
Aldersgate United Methodist Church 1201 Irvine Blvd., Tustin, CA
Since our next meeting falls the day after the 4th, we are postponing our meeting until July 12th.
The Planning Committee meets monthly to plan the annual Caring for Creation conference in addition to other, smaller events that take place throughout the year. For more information, please visit our website at ocice.org.
The Orange County Interfaith Coalition for the Environment educates, raises awareness and empowers people to actively protect and preserve creation through responsible stewardship.
Jul 12 Thursday 7pm,
The Light in Her Eyes
Hosted by S.A.R.A.H
Spiritual and Religious Alliance for Hope
Houda al-Habash, a conservative Muslim preacher, founded a Qur'an
school for girls in Damascus 30 years ago. Every summer, her female
students immerse themselves in a rigorous study of Islam. A surprising
cultural shift is under way-women are claiming space within the mosque.
Shot right before the uprising in Syria erupted, The Light in Her Eyes offers
an extraordinary portrait of a leader who challenges the women of her
community to live according to Islam, without giving up their dreams.
There will be a post-screening discussion and inter-faith dialogue with Maria Khani,
community activist and chair of the Women's Committee at the Islamic Institute of
Orange County, and the directors, Julia Meltzer and Laura Nix.
To attend, please RSVP to Sande Hart (949)584-7841 or sarah4hope@gmail.com
$20 CHAISE LOUNGE
$15 LOVE SEAT
$12 HIGH COMFY CHAIRS
$10 COMFY CHAIRS
$5 GENERAL SEATING
TheLightInHerEyesMovie.com
Jul 13 Friday noon, Tustin: MoveOn: Rapid Response Rally - Romney Release Your Tax Records at Republican Headquarters, 1422 Edinger, Tustin, 92780 pol.moveon.org/event/taxreturns/131282
Jul 13 Friday 1pm, Seal Beach:
Senior Patriots For Peace present Fukushima Yesterday, California Today: Where Next?
by Professor Beverly Findlay-Kaneko,
a previous faculty member of the International Graduate School of Social Sciences at Yokohama National University in Japan. The talk will be held at Leisure World Seal Beach
in Club House 4. The talk will present the dangers of nuclear power and how it affects a peaceful, healthful existence of our citizens.
Her husband, Yuji Kaneko, and 11-year old son, Ryan, will assist with the presentation.
Those wishing to attend who live outside Leisure World Seal Beach, should call Lucille Martin, 562-430-1047, one day in advance so that your name can be left at the gate for admission.
Jul 13 Friday 5pm-8pm, Santa Ana: Walk for Peace. Join one community walking together to build a safer Santa Ana. Walk will begin and end at Walker Elementary, 811 E. Bishop St., Santa Ana, CA 92701. Walk with conclude with Community Block Party with music, resource tables and treats. For more information, contact Nancy Mejia, 714/542-7792. nmejia@latinohealthaccess.org
Jul 13 Friday 6:45pm, Anaheim:
Programs for Progressives: "Effective City Council Representation"
at The Unitarian-Universalist Church in Anaheim,
511 South Harbor Boulevard,
[South, across Santa Ana Street, from the Anaheim Police Department]
Would neighborhood district representatives on city councils be more affective, accountable, and democratic? Do at-large city council elections sometimes result in violations of the California Voter Rights Act [CVRA]? Do they result in discrimination?
While the issue has broad applicability, the OC ACLU has filed suit against the city of Anaheim for violation of the CVRA. The current at-large electoral system for the Anaheim City Council has resulted in skewed elections with most representatives coming from the most recently acquired [mid 1980s] annexation, Anaheim Hills, that is essentially a separate, gentrified, affluent community: Architectural integrity and landscape maintenance became the responsibilities of the Anaheim Hills Planned Community Association, Its schools are administered by the Orange Unified School District. In its lawsuit, the ACLU of OC argues that this has resulted in the neglect of other residents, including the more than 1/3 who are Latino.
Your participation in this important community discussion is invited.
Jul 13 Friday 7pm, Irvine: Peace In Motion Café Movie Night "I know I'm not Alone" w/ Michael Franti Center For Living Peace, 4139 Campus Drive, Irvine, CA 92612 http://goodhappens.org/events/peace-motion-caf-movie-night-presents-i-know-im-not-alone-2012-07-13
Jul 13-16 Friday 10pm-Monday 7pm, Los Angeles:
Fort Manning
3 day occupation to demand justice for American Hero P.F.C. Bradley Manning!
312 N Spring St Los Angeles, CA 90012
For those who don't know, Bradley Manning allegedly gave Wikileaks the Diplomatic Cables, which led to the revolutions in Tunisia & Egypt; The War Logs; & The Collateral Murder video, which showed U.S. troops killing 2 Reuters reporters & their civilian tour guides.
Here are the links:
Collateral Murder video: http://youtu.be/5rXPrfnU3G0
Diplomatic Cables:http://wikileaks.org/cablegate.html
Iraq War Logs: http://wikileaks.org/irq/
Afghanistan War Logs: http://wikileaks.org/afg/
Blowing The Whistle On War Crimes Is Not A Crime!
Link to flyer: http://bit.ly/PeiaaR
Website: www.freebradleymanningsocal.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/FortManning
ENDORSEMENTS
-Occupy Los Angeles
-Occupy Orange County
-Occupy Whittier
Jul 14 Saturday 9am-noon, Huntington Beach:
Breakfast with Senator Alan Lowenthal, Candidate for Congress.
Hosted by Jim Moreno and Ray Cordova
at the IAMAW District Lodge, 5402 Bolsa Ave., Huntington
Beach, CA 92647. 72ndada.com
Breakfast $10.00 - Campaign Contribution @
$25.00 $50.00 $100.00 $250.00
Contact Dan Chavez: info@alanlowenthal.com
Jul 14&15 Saturday&Sunday 9am-noon, Santa Ana:
We are still looking for volunteers for the
L'Avocat Orchard Project
The L'Avocat Orchard is an old Sunkist orchard in Santa Ana. OC Food Access Coalition (www.ocfoodaccess.org) is working with the property owner to revitalize the two-acre land and return it to its fullest productive capacity. This property will not only serve as a model of urban agriculture and backyard growing, but the fruit of the orchard will also go to feel the hungry in our commu
Please send an email to me at jlin@ocfoodaccess.org if you are interested in volunteering. I will provide the additional information, including the address of the property.
Jul 14 (2nd Saturday) 10am-noon, Irvine:
OC Peace Coalition General Meeting
WHERE:
The new Friends meeting house is at
2091 Business Center Dr, Suite 100, Irvine 92612
Exit at MacArthur off of 405 and go towards OC Airport
Turn Left at MacArthur and go to Michelson
Turn Left at Michelson and go to the very next street (?)
Turn Left at that next street that starts with a "D" and go to Business Center Drive
Turn Right on Business Center Drive and go about 1/4 mile
2091 is on Left Hand side
Go around to the back side of the building to where the handicap parking is.
Suite 100 is off of the inside courtyard, in the center of the office complex.
WHO:
Anyone
interested in educating, organizing and changing US foreign policies
promoting illegal invasions and occupations, as well as stopping the
militarization of the U.S. (High School Military Recruitment, the
brutal treatment of undocumented workers, and the criminalization of
youth, especially those of color).
We do not support any specific party but do support anyone who is
working for Peace and Justice.
Breakfast and Coffee provided!
Bring your ideas and enthusiasm!
ocpeace.org
Jul 14 Saturday 1-4pm, Newport Beach: Banning Ranch Awareness Day hosted by Newport Crest. All surrounding communities and businesses are urged to attend, however the event is open to everyone. The Key Note speaker is Claire Schlotterbeck, who has worked tirelessly for the last 20 years saving the Chino Hills as open space. She is very inspiring. For more information: http://banningranchconservancy.org/newportcrest.html
Jul 14 Saturday 1-4pm, Irvine: "Practicing Peace" A Special Video Teaching by Pema Chödrön Center for Living Peace, 4139 Campus Drive
Jul 15 Sunday 10am-11pm, Costa Mesa: Banning Ranch Conservancy OC Fair Booth. Yes, we are having a booth at the OC Fair! What a great way to get our message out to the greater population of Orange County! This is a fun day (I have done it many times). WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO STAFF THE BOOTH! We have a limited number of free parking and entrance passes, so call now. Jim Mansfield is coordinating the volunteers and he can be reached at 714-721-0166 or by email at jtmansfield@ca.rr.com
Jul 15 Sunday noon, Irvine:
MoveOn: Election Launch Picnic in the Park Planning Meeting and Potluck
at Kate's Place
We are planning an old fashioned, hometown Irvine Election Launch picnic in the park on Sunday July 22 and we urgently need your participation in the planning. We will gather at Kate's place this Sunday at noon for a pot luck planning meeting to launch our election events--phone banking, voter registration, our bird dogging and rapid response squad. A band? Face painting? Balloons for the kids? We are working on a location for the picnic and your immediate suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
We also need to discuss leadership and council building opportunities and our continued work with Citizen's United.
This should be a really fun meeting with your active participation.
Please RSVP to sofztk8@aol.com ASAP until we get our official url. Really need your help now!
Call 949-559-7426 for suggestions and questions.
Thanks all!
Jul 15 Sunday noon, Irvine:
MTA-OCC committee meeting for Sand Sculpture Contest
https://movetoamend.org/mta-occ-committee-meeting-sand-sculpture-contest
Meeting at Marselle's house 2:30 to design our sand sculpture. Come one, come all with your creative ideas & knoshes of your choice. Call or email for directions.
Marselle at 949-533-7936 oddcatout@gmail.com
[moved] Jul 15 Sunday 4pm, Newport Beach:
Steve's volunteer party has been moved to Sunday July 22
Jul 17 (3rd Tuesday) 5:30-7pm, Orange:
Peace Vigil by MFSO and CODEPINK
the
OC chapter of Military Families Speak Out
have resumed monthly peace vigils at the Orange Circle, Glassell & Chapman
These vigils will be held on the 3rd Tuesdays
of each month from 5:30-7:00 pm.
Jul 17 (3rd Tuesday) 7:30pm, Irvine:
Cousins Club of OC: Attorney Joseph Avesar, the President and founder of the Israeli-Palestinian Confederation Committee, will discuss a confederation as a possible mechanism for peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
Also, Nava Sonnenschein who is visiting the L.A. area from Neve Shalom/Wahat al-Salam, an intentional Israeli-Palestinian community, will give us a brief report.
NEW MEETING ROOM
The address is 15500 Sand Canyon ave, it is in the same parking lot as the Irvine Ranch Water District Offices. You would turn left when entering the parking lot off of Sand Canyon Ave instead of turning right. The main entrance faces the parking lot and "Community Meeting Room" is on the front.
It is between the 5 freeway and the 405. Get off the 5 freeway at Sand Canyon and go south to Waterworks Drive and make a U-turn. Or exit the 405 freeway at Sand Canyon and go north to Waterworks Drive.
Annual Cousin Club dues are $10. We would appreciate your support for 2012 if you have not already paid.
We meet at the Irvine Ranch Water District Offices, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave., between the 5 freeway and the 405. Exit at Sand Canyon and go to Waterworks Drive. Annual Cousin Club dues are $10. We would appreciate your support for 2012 if you have not already paid.
cousinscluboc.org
Jul 18,21,28,Aug 4,11 Wednesday, Saturdays 10am-11pm, Costa Mesa:
Volunteers: OC Peace Coalition at the OC Fair
88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California 92626.
ocpeace.org/643.html
We decided to expand our presence
at the Fair to include this coming Wednesday, July 18
and the remaining four Saturdays, July 21, 28,
August 4 and 11.
To do this we need volunteers to staff the table, at
least two at a time, from just before opening time
(for setup) until 11-12pm (near or at closing time,
including take-down). Staffing shifts are two hours,
but you can volunteer for more.
Come on down and help us make our presence occur.
To volunteer for staffing the table, please contact
Pat Alviso mfsooc@earthlink for Wednesday,
July 18 ONLY,
or Kurt Aanensen kurtea@yahoo for Saturdays.
Jul 18 Wednesday 6:30pm, Irvine:
OC Lavender Bar Association 2nd Anniversary Party
@ The Sky Garden at The Michelson Building,
3161 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92612
HONORING
The Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law
with the Community Leadership Award
and
Munmeeth Soni of the Public Law Center
with the M. Katherine B. Darmer Outstanding Community Service Award
oclba.org
Register at lavenderanniversary.eventbrite.com
Invitation Flyer Available here: gallery.mailchimp.com/fd4efbc665530cc4347a25b81/images/2ndAnn.jpg
Jul 18 Wednesday 7pm, Tustin:
San Onofre Safety: A Matter of Right Vs. Wrong
Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1201 Irvine Blvd
Come hear the personal side of taking on an industry so deeply devoted to profit that it would risk all of creation to squeeze the last drop of profit from the innocent masses being misled by rumors of blackouts & given a false sense of security. The truth gets lost in a society distracted by economic hardship & the constant encouragement to leave it to "those in charge."
Gary Headrick & his wife, Laurie, started San Clemente Green in 2007 to create a Sustainable Action Plan for their town. After unanimous approval by the city council in 2010 the Headricks intended to make their own home into a living example of sustainable living. While in the midst of that transition they were contacted by people who work at San Onofre that were afraid to report safety concerns for fear of retaliation from management. Some of those concerns raised had to do with the installation of the same steam generators that have caused the nuclear power plant to be closed since the beginning of this year. Suddenly they were thrust into an issue they never intended to take on. No one took the matter seriously, including the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, until 3/11/11, when Japan experienced the unpredictable forces of nature. Since then, Gary has been leading a coalition of groups raising public awareness of the dangers before any ill-informed decisions are made to restart the plant.
Jul 18 Wednesday 7-8:15pm, Costa Mesa:
Greenpeace Campaign Action Night
2428 Newport #7 Costa Mesa, CA 92627
We will be having a campaign meeting at the Orange County Greenpeace office. Come out and help us stop environmental destruction at the Grassroots level!
Jul 19 Thursday 6:30pm, Santa Ana:
OC May Day Coalition meeting
ocmdc.org
@ SEIU,
1200 N. Main St (esquina con Washington)
Suite 900,
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Park in structure and go through back door into lobby, take elevator up to 9th floor
Tentative Agenda
I. Intros/Check-in & Agreements
II. Old Biz
A. Education Campaign
1) Report-back (working group)
2) Next meeting
B. Licenses Campaign
1) Report-back (working group)
2) Next meeting
III. New Biz
IV. Announcements
V. Check-out
Jul 20 Friday 7pm, Fullerton:
North County (Main) OC NORML meeting,
@ Giovannis Pizza 922 W. Williamson.
At this meeting we will hold annual elections and hear from a very special guest speaker from law enforcement. As always we will provide a free pizza dinner and discuss current legal cases and events.
Jul 21 Saturday 8am-5pm, Santa Ana:
Democratic Leadership Training
OC Employees Association, 830 N. Ross St., Santa Ana, Ca 92701
Free - Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
(Requested donation of $10.00 to help cover food and materials)
This full day of intense training consists of a variety of political workshops intended for club/party
leaders and activists who want to advance their leadership roles in the Democratic Party or are just
getting started in politics!
Seating is limited, all attendees must register by July 20, 2012!
cdc-ca.org/Training
Jul 21 Saturday 2-4pm, Long Beach: MTA-OCC SandSculpting Workshop 1 Granada Beach, Long Beach CA 90803.
Jul 21 Saturday 7pm, Santa Ana: Prop 37, Label GMOs Meeting @ Mother's Market & Kitchen, 151 E Memory Ln, Santa Ana, 92705 with Pamm Larry who is the grandmother from Chico who started this initiative.
Jul 22 Sunday noon, Irvine: MoveOn: Election 2012 Community Party pol.moveon.org/event/2012party/130981 IN SOLIDARITY WITH OUR COLLEAGUES IN COLORADO AND THE HEARTFELT FEELING OF COMMUNITY, WE HAVE DECIDED TO CONTINUE WITH OUR EVENT AS PLANNED. WE HAVE RECENTLY TRAINED OVER 100,000 PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE NATION IN NONVIOLENT DIRECT ACTION, IN THE SPIRIT OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT.
Jul 22 Sunday 2-5pm, Anaheim:
NOH8 Campaign Open Photo Shoot
@
The Clarion Hotel Anaheim Resort,
Orangewood Rooms 2 & 3,
616 West Convention Way,
Anaheim, CA 92802
* COME CAMERA READY *
* WEAR WHITE *
* POSE & MAKE A STATEMENT! *
Once you arrive, the NOH8 Campaign will apply the NOH8 temporary tattoo to your face, and we will also supply you with the silver duct tape for the photo.
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? E-mail info@noh8campaign.com with your contact information and make sure to note which shoot you'd like to volunteer for!
Jul 22 Sunday 2:45-4:45pm, Santa Ana:
Community Forum on Immigration
at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 1100 S Center St., Santa Ana, CA 92704
celebrating the success of the new car towing policy in Santa Ana, the executive action that relieves migrant students form the fear of deportation, and to start a mission to gain more support for legislation that will further benefit our communities. Topics: Dream Decision, Trust Act (AB 1081) and driver licences. Participating organizations include Orange County Congregation Community Organization, Orange County Dream Team, Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice - Orange County. For more information contact Miguel Hernandez (714) 785-0507 or Andrew Housermann (714)931-6041.
Jul 22 Sunday 4-6pm, Laguna Niguel: Celebration Party for Jerry Tetalman Lee Wohlfert and So OC Dems invite you to join them for a general election campaign kick-off. Jerry has stepped up to to plate to take on a formidable opponent, Darrell Issa (aka poster child for War on Women!!) Party is a Lee Wohlfert's home, 24251 Via Aquara, Laguna Niguel. RSVP: 760-542-8190 or email JerryforCongress2012@gmail.com . Drop by and show your support!
Jul 22 Sunday 4pm, Newport Beach:
Steve Young, running for State Senator in the 37th District, is having a volunteer party.
Both volunteers from Steve's earlier campaigns, and new volunteers are invited to break bread (BBQ) and plan for Election Day 2012. Steve will share some strategies he has planned and we will organize for our ground game.
2112 Windward Lane, in Newport Beach.
RSVP. at steveyoung.nationbuilder.com/volunteer_bbq_at_steves
For questions, contact Marion at 949-640-4400 or marion@steveyoungforcalifornia.com. Hope to see you there!
Jul 22 4:30-6:30pm, Irvine: Democrats of Greater Irvine: Set Sail for a Big Democratic Victory in November @ The Duck Club5 Riparian View, IRWD Nature Preserve Campus Irvine, CA 92612 new.evite.com/#view_invite:eid=02CFAAPMT7NZ5QB5EEPBZ3FZPV53CY&gid=02CFAAPMT7N2NE3UCEPBZ3F2OYETMQ
Jul 22 Sunday 6pm, Irvine: Occupy OC - Irvine General Assembly 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92606
Jul 22 Sunday ~8pm, Irvine:
Vigil
NO MORE spree killings, NO MORE police shooting protesters (like in Anaheim yesterday)!!!
Vigil tonight Irvine Civic Center Plaza after GA (~8pm), UNITY is our response to CRISIS!!!
Jul 23 Monday 9am, Irvine:
Romney Protest
@ Hyatt Regency Irvine, 17900 Jamboree Road
Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney will be attending a fundraiser at the Hyatt Regency in Irvine. At $1000 a plate, this even will surely draw the best and most respected job creators across all of OC. All politically active groups are also welcomed to attend. The more the merrier right?
Under Mitt Romney's watch as a Bain Capital executive, his reckless decisions to "acquire debt, cut worker benefits, and salaries" are inconsistent with his rhetoric to "restore American values and America's promise" (1). If applying this "profit driven" business model to the American economy, his presidency, his mere existence, threatens to deteriorate the general welfare of working class Americans(2). On Monday morning, active groups and concerned citizens from Orange County and beyond will be attending the event to protest the best presidential candidate that corporate money can buy (3).
Please use this resource to plan ahead for parking and if you wish to carpool with like-minded individuals. Signs, drums, tents, costumes, and empty breakfast plates are welcomed. P.S. Chalk at your own risk. ;)
SAFETY: Expect a temperature of 80° F. Bring water, sings, and sunscreen to escape the heat. Remember to dress light. The action begins at 9:00am sharp. End time is yet to be determined.
ATTENTION ALL: The Occupy participation in the Mitt Romney protest has been CANCELLED. We choose to show solidarity with our thoughts directed toward the tragedy of Aurora, Colorado. Future protest will be announced.
Jul 23 Monday 6pm, Newport Beach: City Council Meeting Vote on Banning Ranch Development. The project includes 1,375 homes. The Banning Ranch Conservancy is organizing for a large turnout in opposition to the proposed development and in support of preserving the entire Banning Ranch as open space (as prioritized in the City's General Plan). We need to make this our largest turnout ever!!! Please do everything you can to attend and bring five friends. It's going to be a long night, so plan ahead. We also need readers for comment period. For more information visit http://www.banningranchconservancy.org/cnbcouncil.html.
Jul 23 6-7:30pm, Corona Del Mar:
Reception for Kamala Harris
Hosts
John and Mabelle Hueston
Co Hosts
Bette and Wylie Aitken, Ashleigh Aitken and Michael Penn, Tom Bienert, Kate
Corrigan, Hon. Joe Dunn, Alex Giza, Andra Greene, Brian Hennigan, Janet Keller,
Hon. Carlos Moreno, Torin and Natasha Pavia, Josh Speyer, Peter Zeughauser
Cordially Invite You To A Reception Honoring
Re-Elect Attorney General
Kamala D. Harris 2014
At their home,
624 Poppy Avenue,
Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
CoHost $6,500
Supporter $1,000
Friend $500
*Special pre-meet with the Attorney General and photo with
$1,000 or higher sponsorship
RSVP: Stephanie Graves at 949-222-5100
Jul 23 (4th Monday) 7pm, Orange:
OC Democratic Central Committee Meeting
Carpenters' Union Hall, 1916 W. Chapman Ave.
Testimony and vote on resolution for Decommissioning San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station
moved to November meeting
Jul 24 Tuesday 4pm, Anaheim:
Take Back Anaheim Rallies on Steps of City Hall for Justice and True Representation
200 South Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim.
In the wake of yet another questionable fatal police shooting of a fleeing minority youth, Take Back Anaheim - joined by residents of Anna Street and fighters for justice across the county - will rally in support of THREE closely related demands, two of which will be voted on at the City Council meeting directly following:
1. Accountability and reform in a Police Department that seems to have gone out of control;
2. Reform of our City Council to a ward elections system, as the ACLU has been demanding, so that neighborhoods like Anna Street will have as much representation on Council as the wealthy Anaheim Hills area;
3. and allowing the people of Anaheim a voice on the "Let the People Vote" initiative, to ensure that any future corporate subsidies will be attached to guarantees of LOCAL JOBS and INVESTMENT in the COMMUNITY.
Our second and third demands will be voted on shortly after this rally by the Council, as Council decides whether to put on November's ballot both the Let the People Vote initiative and the question of changing to Ward Elections. It is also easy to see how accountability for the Police Department is much more likely to follow from better representation of all Anaheim neighborhoods.
Jul 24 (4th Tuesday) 7-9pm, Westminster:
OC Peace Coalition general meeting
ocpeace.org
WHERE:
Spires Restaurant,
13030 Goldenwest,
Westminster
WHO:
All interested people are invited, especially anyone who might
represent one of our member organizations.
We're likely to be planning for tabling, future actions,
or whatever business people want to bring up
(excluding any specific support of candidates or political parties).
Please bring your ideas, and be ready to step up and participate.
Jul 24 Tuesday 7pm, Fullerton:
Meet & Greet
Jay Chen
Candidate for U.S. Congress, District 39
North Orange County Campaign Office,
215 W. Commonwealth Ave.,
Fullerton, CA 92832
Jul 25 Wednesday 6:30-8:30pm, Fountain Valley:
Democratic Club of West OC Fundraiser for Campaign Headquarters.
@ 17250 Los Jardines West, Green Valley Adult Clubhouse, Fountain Valley.
Funds raised will be used for rent, building and utility deposits and operation. Activities will include phone banking, canvassing organizing, candidate support. The fundraiser will feature local Democratic candidates, taco bar dinner and soft drinks - under the stars. Minimum suggested donation is $20 if paid by July 18, $25 from July 29-25. RSVP (with occupation and employer for reporting purposes) by July 23 by email to
westocdems@yahoo.com.
Pay online at
DemClubofWestOC.org
or mail check to DCWOC, Attn: Treasurer, PO Box 20036, Fountain Valley, CA 927728.
Jul 26 Thursday 5am-noon, Laguna Hills:
Chick-fil-a Grand Opening Protest
24011 El Toro Rd., Laguna Hills, CA 92653
As you may know, Chick-fil-a has acknowledged that their company is proud to call themselves anti-LGBT and anti-equality. In 2010 alone, they donated over 2 million dollars to anti-lgbt groups, including Exodus International and the Family Research Council.
In recent interviews, the company owner has been not only un-apologetic, but proud to confirm his support for anti-lgbt and anti-equality groups. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/17/dan-cathy-chick-fil-a-president-anti-gay_n_1680984.html
The Center OC's YETA (Youth Empowered to Act) want to educate the community about where their buck buck bucks are going.
A new Chick-fil-a is opening in Laguna Hills on Thursday, July 26. We will be there with signs and info flyers to let people know their chicken sandwiches are full of hate. Their grand opening is at 6 am and there will be a lot of people there to get the free first 100. We have heard that sometimes, people even camp out over night. http://www.alisolagunanews.com/community/2012/07/19/chick-fil-a-opening-in
As you may know, Chick-fil-a has acknowledged that their company is proud to call themselves anti-LGBT and anti-equality. In 2010 alone, they donated over 2 million dollars to anti-lgbt groups, including Exodus International and the Family Research Council.
If you are interested in helping to organize this protest, please email us at yeta@thecenteroc.org
Jul 26 Thursday 5:30pm, Anaheim:
OC Young Democrats 2012 Clinton Awards
Keynote Speaker:
Secretary of State
Debra Bowen
Honorees:
Lifetime Achievement Award: Hon. Debra Bowen
William J. Jefferson Award: Hon. Larry Agran (Councilmember, City of Irvine)
Harvey Milk Award: Hon. Joe Shaw (Councilmember, City of Huntington Beach)
Delores C. Huerta Award: Helen Nenandal (President, Costa Mesa City Employees Association)
Mentor of the Year: Carina Franck-Pantone (Principal, The Franck Firm)
Rookie of the Year: Kathryn Pena (President, Saddleback Young Democrats)
Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort,
1855 South Harbor Boulevard, Anaheim, 92802
For Information or to RSVP please contact:
Mona@OCYD.org (949) 395-7694
Jul 26 Thursday 6-8pm, Santa Ana:
Santa Ana Coalition for Better Government
Community Forum
Knowlwood Restaurant,
2107 E. 17th St.,
Santa Ana, CA 92705
We will meet with David Tristan, Deputy Executive Director of the Los Angeles City Ethics Commission, and discuss how such a commission can help Santa Ana and stop the unethical behaviors we have seen and read about for years.
Jul 26 Thursday 7pm, Irvine:
Amnesty International Irvine: group 178 Monthly Meeting
aiusaoc.org/irvine/meetings.html
Please note that we have moved up our meeting time to 7pm!
Irvine United Congregational Church,
4915 Alton Parkway,
Irvine, CA 92604
Cost: Free. Refreshements will be served.
Jul 26 Thursday 7pm, Irvine:
PDA (Progressive Democrats of America) OC Chapter Meeting
IHOP Restaurant - 5301 University Drive
To RSVP, and get map and directions, go here.
Contact: Dr Bill Honigman drbill@pdamerica.org
Jul 27-Aug 5 Fri 11:45am-1pm,6-7:30pm; Sat 10:30-11:30am,2:30-3:30pm,6:30-7:30pm; Sun 12:30-1:30pm,4:30-5:30pm;
Wed noon-1pm,6:30-7:30pm; Thu 9:30-10:30am,6:30-7:30pm; Fri 12 noon-1pm,6:30-7:30pm; Sat,Sun 10:30-11:30am,2:30-3:30pm,6:30-7:30pm;
Anaheim:
Peaceful Protest Of Ringling Brothers' Circus
@ Honda Center,
2695 East Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92806
Join us in protesting the cruel use of animals in the circus, where they are brutally trained to perform unnatural tricks, chained and confined to small cages and pens, and trucked around the country for months on end. Ringling Bros. Circus has been repeatedly failed to meet minimal federal animal welfare standards for the care of animals used in exhibition.
Please join us to educate circus-goers on the cruelty that happens before the show. Most people are unaware of bull hooks, electric prods, and winter-housing. Please help to change this.
meetup.com/aprl-oc/events/71062202
Jul 27-29 Friday 4:30pm-Sunday noon, Anaheim: California Democratic Party's Executive Board Meeting Sheraton Park Hotel, 1855 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim
Jul 27 Friday 5:30pm, Anaheim:
Occupy OC SILENT CANDLELIGHT VIGIL of Peace and Unity with Victims and Mourning Families
Stoddard Park, 1901 South Ninth Street
In light of a third brutal killing by Anaheim Police Department since Saturday, the people of Occupy Orange County CA in solidarity with the three shooting victims and their grieving families have transformed their protest march today into a silent candlelight vigil. More details forthcoming.
Jul 28 Saturday 9am-5pm,TBD: Leadership Summit Asemblea de Liderazgo occcopico.org/events.html CONTACT: Debbie Phares, (714) 931-6840, debbie@occcopico.org
Jul 28 Saturday 10am, Anaheim:
Occupy OC CA & Occupy LA Livestream Media & Non-Violent Resistance Teach-In
Stoddard Park, 1901 South Ninth Street
Streaming media training:
With recent police repression it is important to document as much of the action the mainstream media fails to cover. The world is watching and it is up to citizen journalist to get the truth out! This event was created to inform the community in Anaheim and those interested in learning the "who. what, when, where, why, and how" of live-streaming. Please join us as we will have experienced veteran activist and citizen journalist from L.A. California facilitate and lead the discussion.
Facilitation training:
Facilitation training will compromise of a hands on education experience in the art of non violent protesting.
Jul 28 Saturday 10am, Fullerton:
DNOC Women's Caucus monthly meeting
at the DNOC Headquarters, 215 W. Commonwealth,
We are meeting the 4th Saturday of the month this month because Barbara and Glenda will be attending the DPOC Democratic Leadership Training on July 21!
Jul 28 Saturday 11am-8pm, Santa Ana:
Musica En Movimiento: Music & Art Festival
an all day outdoor music and art festival showcasing local and internationally acclaimed musicians, speakers, poets, and artists
presented by El Centro Cultural de México, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. We invite you to come and enjoy a day filled with vendors, a resource fair, food, and live art in downtown Santa Ana. This event hopes to bring community together to continue to raise political and social awareness through the arts and activist culture.
Suggested Donation: $5
*For vendor or organization tabling please contact Yenni Diaz: 714-791.5463 or diaz.yenni@gmail.com.
El Centro Cultural de México,
313 N. Birch St., Santa Ana, CA 92701
Jul 28 Saturday noon-4, Anaheim:
Protest Police Brutality
@ Disneyland,
1313 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA 92802
We invite u to join us in our protest against Anaheim P.D. n stand up for the people! Please keep it peacful n do it reesppectfully! Remember there will be families there and we are representing each other! We are standing up as one and its time for us as the people to speak out as one! If u have any questions please contact me at 714)341-5873 We will be meeting in front of disneyland in anaheim. Spread the word and hope to see you there! We will all be meeting there at 12:00 p.m. (noon)
(See also Every Sunday: Protest Against Police Brutality)
Jul 29 Sunday noon, Anaheim:
WE Are Anaheim, SOMOS Anaheim - Peace Rally
Remember wear white, walk in silence and keep the signs positive. It's our city, not theirs.
Hey guys, all of this stuff going on in Anaheim is terrible. Outsiders (and to clarify this word: I refer to those that have no business in Anaheim other than inciting violence. If you don't live in our city, but support our quest for positive change we welcome you with open arms and thank you.) have raided our city and are making us look bad. Let's come together for a silent Peace rally. We will start at city hall and walk over to the APD. Bring signs if you'd like, but remember that this is a peace walk, not an opportunity to call cops pigs. Keep the signs positive. We will not tolerate the destruction of our city. We are the real citizens of Anaheim and we stand for peace and positive discourse. Please share and invite others. We can make a difference!
(See also Every Sunday: Protest Against Police Brutality)
Anaheim City Hall,
200 S Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, California 92805
[time change] Jul 29 Sunday noon-5pm2-6pm, Anaheim:
Really Really Free Market
@ La Palma Park
The Really, Really Free Market (RRFM) movement is a horizontally-organized collective of individuals who form a temporary market based on an alternative gift economy. The RRFM movement aims to counteract capitalism in a proactive way. It holds as a major goal to build a community based on sharing resources, caring for one another and improving the collective lives of all.
Jul 31 Tuesday 11am, Anaheim:
Anaheim needs you tomorrow!
As protests continue, a diverse coalition of community leaders are coming together on Tuesday, July 31st to call upon the Anaheim City Council to take major steps in addressing the lack of Latino representation in Anaheim City Hall. The current crisis highlights the City leadership's failure to address the needs and priorities of many low income Anaheim neighborhoods, including safety from violence of all kinds, community resources, and community-based economic development. Community leaders will offer concrete solutions the Council can adopt to move toward positive change.
How can you help? Please join us tomorrow at City Hall (outside at the front entrance) for a press conference, starting at 11am. Be part of the many representatives from more then a dozen community, faith, labor and youth groups.
What: Press Conference
When: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 11am
Where: Anaheim City Hall - outside front entrance,
200 S. Anaheim Blvd.,
Anaheim, CA 92805
(See also Every Sunday: Protest Against Police Brutality)
[postponed] Jul 31 Tuesday 1pm, Santa Ana:
Female employees in OC need YOUR help [Press Conference Postponed until August 7]
Due to another press conference scheduled for tomorrow involving the Anaheim police department situation, we have moved our press conference back a week to ensure it gets the media attention warranted for this important issue.
California NOW, the Orange County Employees Association and women leaders across Orange County will be holding a press conference
to show solidarity with the victims of alleged sexual crimes committed by an Orange County executive and to urge California Attorney General Kamala Harris to investigate allegations of illegal misconduct by elected officials around the Carlos Bustamante sexual harassment charges.
read the Letter to the Attorney General here
Timeline of the events surrounding the sexual harassment charges against Carlos Bustamante
Jul 31 Tuesday 7pm, Costa Mesa:
Last Hearing on the Proposed Charter
77 Fair drive, Costa Mesa, California 92626
The Costa Mesa City Council will hold a Special Meeting to vote on whether to put the councilmen's
charter proposal on the November ballot!
Come on down Tuesday night and talk to them!
If you've never spoken to the council, this would be a brilliant time to let them know you've seldom or never spoken, but you share concerns spoken by others or to briefly say
"I don't support your policies or your charter."
cm4rg.org
AUGUST
hideAug 1 Wednesday 7pm, Costa Mesa:
Democracy for America-OC meeting.
Joel Flores, Political Director of Newport Mesa Federation of Teachers will speak on Prop 32, the initiative that claims to be about "stopping special interests" the measure but actually gives special exemptions to corporate special interests and Super PACs while severely limiting the ability of public unions to act in the political arena. Social hour is 6:15pm and meeting begins at 7:15pm. For info, contact Susan Kopicki at sckopicki@gmail.com.
Karl Strauss Brewing Company, 901 South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa.
Aug 2 Thursday 6-9pm, Fullerton: The Democrats of North OC (DNOC) meeting will be hosting Marc Victoria, So CAL Political Director of the California Labor Federation, Mr. Victoria will speak on Proposition 32 the Special Exemptions Act. This could be the biggest proposition on the November 6th general election ballot. The proposition's focus is to eliminate most of the labor unions money from politics while it leaves corporate moneys untouched. Se please come and join the DNOC as we say NO ON 32! The DNOC meets at the: Sizzler Restaurant, 1401 North Harbor Boulevard, Fullerton; Dinner at 6, Meeting begins at 7. Contact: Pete Anderson, petedem04@gmail.com
Aug 2 Thursday 7pm, Orange: OC Chapter of Death Penalty Focus in classroom 4 of the Saint Joseph Center which is located at 480 South Batavia Street, Orange, CA 92868.
Aug 3 Friday 3-10pm, Anaheim:
OC Peace and Dignity Presents:
"A Night Under the Stars"
Anaheim Independencia Community Center,
10841 Garza Ave., Anaheim CA 92804
Vendors, food, games, raffle, entertainment, music, open mic,
and more!
If you would like to be a vendor at this event or would like more info please contact
Michelle Castillo Garcia at 562-533-0373
Aug 3 Friday 6-9pm, Laguna Beach: Pre Party For OC Pride @ Steven Lucas Fine Arts Gallery, 1945 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 ocequality.com/page/oc-pride-reception
Aug 4 Saturday 9am-4pm, Santa Ana:
DeColores Queer OC presents,
4th Annual Community Conference: Queer in My Own Way,
Owning Our Joteria in OC
@ El Centro Cultural de México,
313 N Birch St
Contact: DeColoresOC@gmail.com
Aug 4 Saturday 10am, Huntington Beach: Join Steve Young, candidate for State Senate at a "Coffee" being hosted by Barbara and Donald Barkemeyer. Neighbors are being invited and so are you.The Barkemeyer's address is 20912 Snug Harbor, in Huntington Beach. Please R.S.V.P. to Barbara at 714-378-0677. www.steveyoungforcalifornia.com.
Aug 4 Saturday 10am-2pm & 2-6pm, Costa Mesa:
CYD/CCD/OCYD Regional Invasion (Food and refreshments provided)
@ Newport Mesa Federation of Teachers,
2900 Bristol St., Suite C107, Costa Mesa, CA
We will be walking door-to-door talking to voters about the Costa Mesa Charter proposal, a continuation of extreme city council members' failed outsourcing scheme that will hurt working families.
Go to repaircostamesa.com for info on this campaign.
Refreshments will be served and it will be fun!
RSVP: Via Facebook Event
Aug 4,11 Saturdays 10am-11pm, Costa Mesa:
Volunteers: OC Peace Coalition at the OC Fair
88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California 92626.
ocpeace.org/643.html
We decided to expand our presence
at the Fair to include this coming Wednesday, July 18
and the remaining four Saturdays, July 21, 28,
August 4 and 11.
To do this we need volunteers to staff the table, at
least two at a time, from just before opening time
(for setup) until 11-12pm (near or at closing time,
including take-down). Staffing shifts are two hours,
but you can volunteer for more.
Come on down and help us make our presence occur.
To volunteer for staffing the table, please contact
Alex (carmakerme(at)gmail)
Aug 4 Saturday 1:30pm, Irvine: Americans United for Separation of Church and State: Mahmoud Elsayess will be the speaker discussing "Sharia Law in the 21st Century" Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Avenue. Doors open 1:00 PM. au-oc.org; email: OrangeCountyAU@yahoo.com or call 714-299-4551.
Aug 4 Saturday 4-7pm, Orange: MoveOn: Election 2012 Community Party in the Club House of the Park Royale Mobile Home Park. It will be a potluck from 4 pm till 7 pm. Bring your kids if you like, it will be a family affair. After some food and some fun, we will start organizing for the November elections. Register for this event by clicking on this link: pol.moveon.org/event/2012party/131538 Think about this: during the next presidential term, there will probably be 2 or 3 Supreme Court Justice Appointments made. In case you would like to listen to either of the two people mentioned above, here are the links: (1). http://www.democracynow.org/2012/7/16/gar_alperovitzs_green_party_keynote_we (2). http://www.democracynow.org/2012/7/17/twilight_of_the_elites_chris_hayes
Aug 4 Saturday 7:30pm, Costa Mesa:
American Foundation for Equal Rights & Broadway Impact's 8 a new play chronicling the federal trial for marriage equality
written by Dustin Lance Black
One-Night-Only Staged Reading
at Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church,
1259 Victoria Street,
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
For more information, contact Beth Syverson at 714-376-6666 | Music Director@OCUUC.org
8theplay.com
[rescheduled] Aug 5 (1 Sunday) 7:30am-5pm, Huntington Beach:
Arlington West Memorial will be on August 12th, not the 5th
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Aug 5 Sunday 2-3pm, Irvine: Green Party of OC General Meeting at the Irvine Ranch Water District Community Meeting Center: 15500 Sand Canyon Ave. in the City of Irvine (about half-way between the 5 and 405 freeways) NOTE: WE'VE BEEN ADVISED THAT SAND CANYON IS LIKELY TO BE CLOSED BETWEEN THE 5 FREEWAY AND THE WATER DISTRICT THAT DAY. BETTER TO APPROACH FROM THE 405. If you can share a ride or need a ride to our meeting, please contact Bea Tiritilli: tiritilligreen@sbcglobal.net.
Aug 5 Sunday 4-7pm, Tustin: Meet Your Candidates: Ron Varasteh for US Congress District 48 & Steve Young for State Senate District 37 at Tustin Meadows Clubhouse East, 14751 Canterbury Ave., Tustin, 92780 Please RSVP Ilse at: sonorasam@att.net or 213-268-4714
Aug 5 Sunday 6pm, Irvine: Occupy OC - Irvine General Assembly 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92606
Aug 6-10 Monday-Friday 5:45-8pm, Orange:
Children's Peace Camp
395 S. Tustin St. Orange, CA 92866
Orange Community of Christ is extending an invitation to our community for children, ages preschool-8th grade, to spend 5 days learning about the importance of caring for the earth! The theme of the camp is "Peace For the Planet" emphasizing environmental justice & peace, and each day will focus on a different "R" of earth care; Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Respect, & Renew. On Friday August 10, all are welcome to come to a free community dinner and craft open house displaying the children's recycled crafts throughout the week! Please register by August 1, 2012.
For more information, visit cofchristorange.org/cofchristorange.org/News_Events.html or contact Pastor Katie Harmon-McLaughlin; katiehm@cofchristorange.org/1.800.277.0454
Aug 7 Tuesday noon, Santa Ana:
Female employees in OC need YOUR help
California NOW, the Orange County Employees Association and women leaders across OC will be holding a press conference
to show solidarity with the victims of alleged sexual crimes committed by an Orange County executive and to urge California Attorney General Kamala Harris to investigate allegations of illegal misconduct by elected officials around the Carlos Bustamante sexual harassment charges.
The press conference will be held outside the County's Hall of Administration, 333 W. Santa Ana Blvd. in Santa Ana, where the Orange County Board of Supervisors will be meeting that day.
read the Letter to the Attorney General here
Timeline of the events surrounding the sexual harassment charges against Carlos Bustamante
We need as many women as possible to attend the press conference to show solidarity and to let elected officials know that we are outraged by the sexual abuse of female employees as well as the County's failure to act quickly and decisively to protect its employees.
Women employees are counting on you to stand with them against this culture of corruption in Orange County. Please take time out of your busy schedule to attend this important press conference.
Aug 7 Tuesday 6pm, Laguna Beach:
The Laguna Beach City Council will be considering a resolution to request that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) ensure the safety of San Onofre before allowing either reactor to restart and that the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) conduct an investigation to protect ratepayers from unfair rate hikes for defective equipment.
Please send an email right now to the Laguna Beach City Council to thank them for their consideration of this critical issue and ask that they vote in favor. Jane Egly, jhegly@aol.com, Verna Rollinger, vernarollinger@cox.net, Elizabeth Pearson, elizabethpearson@cox.net, Kelly Boyd, kellyboyd2006@gmail.com, Toni Iseman, tiseman2@aol.com
Please attend the Laguna Beach City Council meeting and let the City Council know that you appreciate their attention to this issue and respectfully request that they vote for the resolution.
For more information, please contact: Kendra Ulrich, Friends of the Earth, 216-571-7340,
or, Marion Pack, 949-922-3273.
Aug 7 Tuesday 7pm, Westminster:
MFSO Chapter meeting
@ Spires Restaurant,
13030 Goldenwest Ave.
Westminster; right under the 22 freeway at Goldenwest
and Garden Grove Blvd. Right next to the Motel 6.
We have the private room.
Special guest this Tuesday Spencer Conley, a young man who lives in HB, is doing a special
project that fits in so nicely with MFSO objectives. He is taping as
many messages as possible to the people of Iran that we do not wish
to go to war with them and that the government doesn't speak for us..
We think it would be great if we could get a large group of military
families to stand together and deliver our message from military
families and supporters to the people of Iran that we do not want
to go to war with them, and Spencer will have it translated.
We hope it will go viral here and Iran after it will be posted on
You Tube. Before the taping, you can view what has been taped already.
Other actions:
August 19th; 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Aug. 19th 7pm Unitarian Church of Long Beach-
Free event including coffee and dessert.
at Unitarian Universalist Church of Long Beach,
5450 East Atherton Street, Long Beach 90815.
International Day of Peace September 21- To be Discussed
Aug 8 Wednesday 4pm, Anaheim:
Mayor Tom Tait and City Council Members to Host Special Meeting
at Anaheim High School's Cook Auditorium, 811 W. Lincoln Ave.
In response to events that have occurred in the past several weeks, city leaders recognize that there is a need for additional community dialogue and discussion. Members of the Anaheim community are invited to come and present their thoughts, ideas and recommendations on ways to help improve the city and its relationship with its people, their neighborhoods and their government.
The Mayor and Council will also discuss city business upon conclusion of the public comments portion of the meeting. Public comments will be heard upon the opening of the meeting, with each speaker limited to no more than three (3) minutes apiece. This will allow for maximum participation. In addition, comments can be submitted in writing prior to the community meeting at cityclerk@anaheim.net. All written comments will be provided to the City Council and entered into the official record.
The meeting is open to the public and Anaheim residents are encouraged to attend to participate in their city government. The meeting will also be streamed live at www.anaheim.net.
For more information about the City of Anaheim, please visit www.anaheim.net.
Media Contact: Ruth Ruiz 714.765.5060
Aug 8 Wednesday 7:30pm, Irvine:
Nadia Hassan, Villa Park Peace Coalition
@ Irvine UCC, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine CA 92604
unfortunately, Nadia had to cancel for tonight. She got stuck on the East Coast
(you can still come to the Pastors Potluck at 6pm)
Everyone is invited into Plumer Hall for a presentation from Nadia Hassan. The presentation will cover the benefits of introducing interfaith understanding and dialogue.
Ms. Hassan founded the Villa Park Peace Coalition in response to events in March of last year when a Villa Park councilwoman made remarks about "pure, unadulterated evil" during a demonstration at an Islamic charity event. Childcare will be provided, or children can stay and listen.
Aug 8 Wednesday 7:30pm, Laguna Beach:
Laguna Beach Democratic Club hosting two speakers on the upcoming General Election
Tom Phifer is a Regional Field Organizer with Organizing for America. He will speak on both the national, and local plans of the Obama Campaign. Tom has worked on a number of democratic campaigns including both President Clinton and President Obama in 2008.
The second speaker is Doug Mangioni, Political Director of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 441 (IBEW-441). He will speak on Ballot Proposition 32. This proposition is designed to tie the hands of the Unions, restricting political fundraising by prohibiting use of payroll-deducted funds for political purposes. If passed, it will silence the voice of unions representing middle class workers as well as the organizing support they provide within the Democratic Party.
This is the first meeting being held at the Laguna Beach Democratic Headquarters for the 2012 Election It is located at 1401 South Coast Hwy. (corner of PCH and Cress St.) Contact Marion with questions, at 949-922-3273. Also, see our Facebook page, or our website at lagunabeachdemocraticclub.com
Aug 9 Thursday 3:30pm, Costa Mesa:
Emergency Charter Meeting
77 Fair drive, Costa Mesa, 92626
Contract City Attorney Tom Duarte has requested an Emergency City Council meeting, tomorrow, Thursday, August 9, 2012 at 3:30 in City Council Chambers to make what is described as "minor changes in ballot description enumeration of powers document"
http://abubblingcauldron.blogspot.com/2012/08/emergency-charter-meeting-tomorrow.html
Aug 9 Thursday 7pm, Buena Park:
join in solidarity with the Sikhs of OC
Dear Friends,
The recent events at the Sikh Gurdwara in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, represent a national tragedy that has affected each and every one of us. This has been evident in the outpouring of support to the Sikh community from our friends, neighbors, and colleagues, as well as the interfaith community.
We invite all of you to join in solidarity with the Sikhs of Orange County at a remembrance service and candlelight vigil on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at 7 pm at the Buena Park Gurdwara.
Address:
7122 Orangethorpe Ave,
Buena Park, CA 90621
Please join us for lungar, the community meal, following the service.
Aug 9 Thursday 7:15pm, Irvine:
Candle light vigil for the victims of the shooting at Wisconsin Sikh Temple
@ UCI Flagpoles
People of all religions and cultures are welcome to attend. Show your support for humanity, and the Sikh community at this vigil. Thank You and please spread the word to everyone you know.
Candles will be provided, but feel free to bring your own as well.
In case you are unable to make it to this Vigil, here is a list of other vigils happening across North America: kaurista.com/events
Aug 10 Friday 8:30-10am, Santa Ana:
Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez' Annual Women's Breakfast
Irvine Hilton, 18800 MacArthur Blvd, Irvine, CA 92612
Please join Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez and Special Guests from the US House of Representatives, Hon. Karen Bass, Hon. Judy Chu, Hon. Lucille Roybal-Allard, Hon. Linda Sanchez (List in formation), Women Red-to-Blue Candidates (List in Formation) and Women OC Elected Officials (List in Formation),
Contributions: Individual tickets - $120, Table of 10 - $1,000, PAC Sponsors - $5,000, Individual Sponsors - $2,500. Checks should be made payable to "Committee to Re-Elect Loretta Sanchez" and mailed to PO Box 6037, Santa Ana, CA 92706. To RSVP and for additional information - Karen Hinks, khinks@loretta.org, 714-839-4431.
Aug 10 Friday 4-6pm, Santa Ana:
Pre-Pride "Two Spirits" Screening Party!
@ The Center OC
1605 N. Spurgeon St., Santa Ana, 92701
The Center Orange County will be screening the documentary, "Two Spirits" on Friday, August 10th, 2012. This event is free and open to the entire community, so feel welcome to bring friends and family. We encourage you to spread the word: The more, the merrier!
PBS' film review: "Two Spirits" mourns Fred Martinez and the threatened disappearance of the two-spirit tradition, but it also brims with hope and the belief that we all are enriched by multi-gendered people, and that all of us - regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexuality, or cultural heritage - benefit from being free to be our truest selves.
Following the documentary, there will be open group discussion relating to the film and our observations and opinions on it. This is a great opportunity for our community to come together and commemorate two-spirits everywhere. Don't miss out!
Our screening party is from 4PM - 6PM. Light snacks and drinks will be provided. Don't forget to arrive early for a good seat!
See you there!
Aug 10 Friday 7-8pm, Fountain Valley:
API Democrats of OC
will be hosting Garden Grove School Board candidate Bao Nguyen and Anaheim City School Board candidate Al Jabbar in a discussion on education in Orange County.
@ TDL International Law Firm, APLC,
16511 Brookhurst Street, Ste. B, Fountain Valley
Due to a scheduling conflict, State Senator Lowenthal will not be able to join us next Friday, August 10th. We are working to bring him to another meeting.
Aug 11 (2nd Saturday) 10am-noon, Irvine:
OC Peace Coalition General Meeting
WHERE:
The new Friends meeting house at
2091 Business Center Dr, Suite 100, Irvine 92612
Exit at MacArthur off of 405 and go towards OC Airport
Turn Left at MacArthur and go to Michelson
Turn Left at Michelson and go to the very next street (?)
Turn Left at that next street that starts with a "D" and go to Business Center Drive
Turn Right on Business Center Drive and go about 1/4 mile
2091 is on Left Hand side
Go around to the back side of the building to where the handicap parking is.
Suite 100 is off of the inside courtyard, in the center of the office complex.
WHO:
Anyone interested in educating, organizing and changing US foreign policies
promoting illegal invasions and occupations, as well as stopping the
militarization of the U.S. (High School Military Recruitment, the
brutal treatment of undocumented workers, and the criminalization of
youth, especially those of color).
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We do not support any specific party but do support anyone who is
working for Peace and Justice.
Breakfast and Coffee provided!
Bring your ideas and enthusiasm!
ocpeace.org
Aug 11 Saturday 10am-4pm, Long Beach:
Great Sand Sculpture Contest
@ Granada Beach, 1 Granada Ave.,
Long Beach, CA 90803
movetoamend.org/events/long-beach-ca-great-sand-sculpture-contest
A huge fist marked with $ signs crushing the constitution.
We need volunteers to help schlep the water & prepare the sand. We are holding another workshop this Sunday Aug. 4th. at 1:00 Huntington Beach Pier Main & PCH. Meet us at the pier protest for peace.
Aug 11 Saturday noon-10pm, Santa Ana:
OC Pride - Takin' it to the Streets
4th Street (Between Broadway and Ross)
prideoc.com
In 2009 OC Pride returned with a picnic in the park; with an attendance of over 500, it unified the LGBT community and gave people who'd been hurt by proposition 8 a sense of belonging.
In 2010 and 2011, OC Pride was held at Hidden Valley in Irvine (by Verizon Amphitheater); with over 3,000 people, a main stage of amazing entertainers and speakers, a non-stop dance tent, a lively kids corner, and over 80 booths and vendors, this was a Pride Festival to be proud of.
This year OC Pride is takin' it to the streets in downtown Santa Ana and it promises to be a wonderful day of celebration. We are looking forward to bringing in a new feel while also maintaining many of the things that make our event so unique. We are currently planning the festival and will be posting regular updates on our website and on Facebook page, so be sure to check back regularly.
This will be a free, that's right, FREE event, so come and bring everyone you know. This should be our biggest and best event to date, so be sure not to miss it!
Aug 11 Saturday 6-9pm, Irvine:
Reclaim Democracy at Long Beach Sand Sculpture
There will not be a Reclaim Democracy Meeting at the usual Irvine Water District Building this month. Linda and Wayne will be part of the Move-to-Amend-OCC team making a sand sculpture at the annual Long Beach Sand Sculpture Contest, 1 Granada Beach in Long Beach. Come out and see how we illustrate the Power of the People Reclaiming Democracy from Corporate Power as it tries to smash our constitution. Here is a link to the Long Beach Sand Sculpture WEB site
http://lbsandcastle.com/event-info/info/
Many teams will be constructing a variety of sand scuptures on Saturday Aug. 11th, from 10 AM till 2 PM. Then they will be judged from 2 till 3 PM. The sculptures will also be available for viewing on Sunday, Aug 12th from 10 AM till 2 PM. So pack a picnic lunch and come either day to see them. There will be lots of fun sculptures to check out.
Aug 12 (1 Sunday) 7:30am-5pm, Huntington Beach:
Arlington West Memorial
will be on August 12th, not the 5th. Apparently there's some other event at the beach on the 5th.
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Aug 12 Sunday 9-11am, Irvine: This is an invitation to the families who have been directly affected by APD violence, as well as to concerned neighbors and friends to attend a peaceful, strategic planning meeting prior to the scheduled picnic, in order to discuss the general media's coverage of the recent events. After discussion, we are hoping to create a collective, communal plea that will later be presented to KPFK, on behalf of the community present, in an effort to increase their attention to and coverage of the ongoing violence and intimidation APD is employing against the victims' families, as well as within the community in general practice.
Aug 12 Sunday 11am-4pm, Irvine:
KPFK OC PICNIC-POTLUCK
At University Park, 1 Beech Tree Lane, Irvine, CA 92612
Picnic area south of the baseball courts
Honored Guests & Speakers: Dedon Kamathi, John Parker, Reza Pour, Michael Novick, Cait Mac Carthaigh, Fernando Velazquez, General T.A.C.O. (Taking All Capitalists Out) with the New Generation Black Panthers, Report & Call from Lynne Stewart's husband, Anaheim Protesters invited and open Microphone
Live and recorded music, spoken word,
Bring your musical instruments & drums
Healthy bodies and alternative minds
No parking or entrance fees
Bring your families, kids, dogs
Meet like thinking people, KPFK listeners Bring & share delicious food & drink
Contacts, Chuck Anderson 714 956-5037 Reza Pour 323 679-5023
Aug 12 Sunday 1-4pm, Laguna Woods Village:
Laguna Woods Democratic Club 2012 Election Kick-Off SECOND ANNUAL PICNIC
CLUBHOUSE 2 MAIN LOUNGE
*****Potluck - Bring a dish*****$5 at the door****
Bring a backpack with school supplies for donation to South County Outreach and your admission is waived! Register to vote at the event and your admission will be refunded. All Villagers invited and are most welcome.
For Reservations: Call Florence Kleinfeld at 949 540-9720 and sign up for a dish to bring; choice of appetizer, salad, main dish, or dessert.
Aug 12 Sunday 2-4pm, Huntington Beach: Join Steve Young, running for State Senate, and other democratic candidates for a Wine & Cheese reception hosted by Pat Goodman. Pat's address is 18531 Bentley Lane, in Huntington Beach. Please R.S.V.P. to Pat at 714-847-6617. www.steveyoungforcalifornia.com.
Aug 12 Sunday 2-4pm, Fullerton:
DNOC Ice Cream Social
The political campaigns
Are heating up!
Come and Cool Off with your
Fellow Democrats and
some Ice Cream!
DNOC/Jay Chen Headquarters,
215 W. Commonwealth Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92832
Cost: $15 per person
Pay at the door
or make check payable to DNOC and mail to:
DNOC, c/o Tammi McIntyre
118 Chestnut Pl., Fullerton, CA 92832
Aug 12 Sunday 2-5pm, Irvine: BarackObama.com Phone Bank Panera Bread, 3988 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92606 http://ca.barackobama.com/August-California-Phone-Banks
Aug 12 Sunday 3-5pm, Tustin: OC Global Warming Committee Meeting Please attend and join in the discussion at REI, 2962 El Camino Real, Tustin. We meet in the REI Meeting Room inside the store meetup.com/Irvine-Global-Warming-Group/events/68850062
[moved] Aug 12 Sunday 6pm4pm, Irvine:
Occupy OC - Irvine General Assembly
1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92606 Moved to immediately after the KPFK Picnic at University Park, 1 Beech Tree Lane, Irvine, CA 92612
Aug 13,14,15 Monday 6:30-8pm, Tuesday 3-7pm, Wednesday 3-7pm, Santa Ana:
2nd Annual Culture of Resistance Workshops: Spoken Word Workshop
@ El Centro Cultural, 313 N. Birch St, Santa Ana, CA 92701
youthinresistance.orgp
Spoken Word Workshop
Monday August 13th
6:30-8pm
Explore the power of spoken word with southern California's own, forWord collective. This workshop will be an introduction to spoken word/ performance poetry as well as working on tapping into one's emotions to express oneself and empower others to action.
Stencils Workshop
Tuesday August 14th
3-7pm
Learn how to create your own stencils for your shirts.
One shirt will be provided, if want to make more shirts bring more shirts.
Aerosol Workshop
Wednesday August 15th
3-7PM
Aug 13 Monday 7pm, Irvine:
Reception for newly formed OC Council of Organizations
The Millineum Development Goals (MDGs) of the United Nations
A Presentation by Carl Mariz, President, UNA-OC
The Orange County Chapter of the United Nations Association of the United States of America
(USA-USA) invites you and/or another member of your organization to join us for an evening of information and inspiration.
You are welcome to bring information about your organization and any upcoming events for our resource table.
You will have an opportunity to give a brief one or two minute presentation about your organization.
Irvine Water District,
15600 Sand Canyon, Irvine, CA
Refreshments will be served. No Charge.
Please RSVP Acceptance or Regrets
to Joy Adams
949-235-3603 or joy.adams0@gmail.com
Aug 14 Tuesday 9am, Santa Ana:
Fazaga v. FBI hearing
Federal Courthouse, 411 West Fourth Street, Courtroom 9B (Judge Carney)
Santa Ana, CA 92701-4516
CAIR-LA, ACLU-SC, and the firm of Hadsell, Stormer, Richardson, and Renick (Pasadena, CA) filed a class action lawsuit against the FBI for its unlawful surveillance of the Muslim community in Southern California. Much of the lawsuit was spurred by incidents involving a government paid agent-provocateur who spied on the Muslim communities in Orange County in 2006-2007. What happened during that time is being highlighted in a feature story this weekend on This American Life.
Our plaintiffs, Shk. Yassir Fazaga, Ali Malik, and Yassir AbdelRahim and their attorneys request your support by attending the first hearing in the case on the government's motion to dismiss the lawsuit, to let the judge and the government know that what the FBI did was not just affect our three plaintiffs, but impacted the religious freedoms of our entire community.
(Please dress respectfully and bring your government issued ID. Please arrive early to park and go through security. Note that you will be required to remove your shoes at security. If you cannot make it at 9am, you may still attend the hearing, just please be quiet and respectful as entering the courtroom. If there are any changes to the hearing date, we will send out an update.)
Aug 14 Tuesday 7:30pm, Brea:
Candlelight Vigil at City Hall
1 Civic Center Circle,
Brea, CA 92821
The recent events at the Sikh Gurudwara in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, represent a national tragedy that has affected each & every one of us. This has been evident in the outpouring of support to the Sikh Community. Please join us in solidarity with the Sikh Community at this remembrance service & candlelight vigil.
For more information, please contact:
Jatinder Singh : (213) 840-0750 Dr. Arinder Chadha (714) 357-6804 Shivinder Singh (714) 726-1632
In case you are unable to make it to this Vigil, here is a list of other vigils happening across North America: kaurista.com/events
Aug 16 Thursday 4:30pm Santa Ana; 5pm, Orange:
MoveOn: Romney-Ryan Pink Slip Flyering
Mitt Romney just announced Paul Ryan as his pick for vice president. Between now and the Republican National Convention, we need to seize the opportunity to define Romney and Ryan as the ultimate 1% ticket. Ryan is an extremist ideologue who wants to end Medicare and even increase the already overwhelming share of America's wealth already in the hands of the top 1%. Ryan's proposed budget would cost America more than a million jobs in less than one year and tank the economy.
4:30pm, Santa Ana Train Station, 1000 E Santa Ana Blvd
pol.moveon.org/event/pinkslip/132238
5pm, Chapman Ave. & Glassell St, Orange
pol.moveon.org/event/pinkslip/132202
Aug 16 Thursday 5:30pm, Anaheim:
Educational Forum - Deferred Action
@ Betsy Ross Elementary School
Anaheim, California
OC Dream Team in collaboration with Los Amigos of OC would like to invite you to an educational forum where we will present and answer your questions about the new policy change
announced by president Obama affecting undocumented youth.
Immigration Attorney will be present during the Q&A session.
- WHO WILL BENEFIT?
- WHAT WILL THE PROCESS BE?
- WHAT ABOUT DREAMERS IN DEPORTATION?
Traduccion al espanol sera proporcionada!
THIS EVENT IS FREE!!!
ESTE EVENTO IS COMPLETAMENTE GRATIS!!!
Aug 16 Thursday 6-7:30pm Santa Ana: UASA (United Artists of Santa Ana) General Meeting @ Studio del Sotano, 207 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, California
Aug 16 Thursday 7pm, Irvine:
Campaign for Healthy California-OC Region
meeting @ Mimi's Cafe, 4030 Barranca Pkwy (corner of Culver Dr), Irvine 92604
Please join us for updates on legislative and community efforts toward Single Payer Healthcare in California.
Agenda:
1. Welcome-Dr Bill Honigman, Melahat Rafiei, Co-coordinators
2. Updates-Representatives of Member Groups
3. Outreach
4. Actions
5. Other
6. Next Meeting
Aug 16 Thursday 7:15-9:15pm, Irvine: Iftar: Inter-religious Partnership and Environmental Crises @ Pacifica Institute, 17851 Sky Park Circle, Suite C, Irvine, CA 92614 https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?llr=5pkdg9fab oeidk=a07e67pnsvra3833f16
Aug 17 Friday 4pm, Anaheim:
Rally against Harassment and Bullying at USPS Mail Processing Facility
@ 5335 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92899
Call 714-396-1073 for directions to office
refreshments to follow the proceedings
for more info: Communities & Postal Workers United cpwunited.com
savethepostoffice.com
(See also Aug 21)
Aug 18 Saturday 9am-noon, Santa Ana:
Bicycle Tree Fourth Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
at Santiago Park in Santa Ana (near the Discovery Science Center and Santa Ana Mother's Market).
Bring the whole family for good eating, games, a raffle, and a silent auction, all benefiting The Bicycle Tree.
Our all-you-can-eat menu will feature pancakes (regular and blueberry) with real maple syrup, fruit, juice, coffee, and more.
$10 for adults, $5 for youth 12 and under.
We'll be raffling off a 2012 dark red Fit Eddie 1 BMX bicycle - raffle tickets are $5 each or $12 for three. We'll also have a huge silent auction
Please come out to have a great time and to help us support and promote cycling for all people in Orange County. Photos from last year's breakfast may be viewed at http://www.thebicycletree.org/photo-gallery/pancake-breakfast-2011/
Aug 18 Saturday 10am, Fullerton:
DNOC Women's Caucus Meeting
@ DNOC/Jay Chen Headquarters,
215 W. Commonwealth Ave. Fullerton (parking in the rear)
Kitty Jaramillo and Jan Flory, experienced and energized candidates running for Fullerton City Council have been invited to speak at the next DNOC Women's Caucus meeting. They will talk about their past political experiences and answer questions you may have regarding current issues. Also, specific plans for voter registration, walking precincts and phone banking will be presented.
The Women's Caucus focuses on issues that concern women, but subjects addressed are of concern to all. Men and women are always welcomed at the monthly meetings.
Aug 18 Saturday 10am-Sunday 4pm, Santa Ana:
Natural Building: Construction with Adobe Brick
Santa Ana People's Garden,
2555 Santiago Street, 92706
$70 for one day
$120 for two days
Lunch Included
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Day 1:
Creating adobe bricks
Mix clay, sand and straw
Set Adobe Mix into wood form
Construct foundation using Abobe Brick
Day 2:
Laying Adobe Bricks to build a bench
Use an adobe mortar mix to stack Adobe Brick
Apply exterior adobe rough coat mix
Apply final smooth coat and rain-proof seal
Aug 18 Saturday 11am-1pm, Huntington Beach:
Meet Your Candidate Ron Varasteh for California's 48th US Congressional District.
Huntington Beach Pier at Main Street, 1 Main St
Ron Varasteh will be speaking to the Republican, Democratic, and Independent voters in his district about various federal subjects voters find important to them.
Please attend and support your candidate Ron Varasteh at this meet the general public event in Huntington Beach.
Aug 18 Saturday 11am-3pm, Orange: Rally in the Orange Circle! Its been almost one year since Occupy Wall St. took place, and its time to start rallying the troops back up so that we can get RE-organized! Occupy 2.0 is almost upon us, we must get this word out to those who don't see it on Face Book or the internet in general. These rallies are designed to advertise the BIG RALLY coming up on Sep. 15th. 2012 in Anaheim! Everyone is welcome! For more information on WHY you should attend, and WHY you should Occupy please visit these links and watch the short videos http://occupywallst.org/article/right-here-all-over/ http://youtu.be/wK1MOMKZ8BI Saturday Aug. 25th there will be another rally stay tuned!
[Followup] Aug 18 Saturday 7pm, Laguna Beach:
Laguna Beach Democrats Lecture Night
Dr. Rafkin: Who Would Earth Vote For?
At THE BOOM, Laguna Beach Democratic Headquarters,
1401 South Coast Hwy. (corner of PCH and Mountain St.)
Dr. Rafkin is a world recognized scientist n the field of planetary atmospheres with a specialization in numerical modeling, mesoscale and cloud dynamics, and cloud microphysics. NASA has selected Dr. Rafkin and his team to provide environmental predictions for every Mars rover and lander since 2003.
Dr. Rafkin will give a 30 minute presentation
on how your vote in the November election will affect the planet.
The two major political parties have strikingly different platforms and policies on the environment, energy, economics, education, and other topics that impact not only American citizens, but the well being of the entire planet and its inhabitants.
[Youtube video of presntation: youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=8cPzpsnKdq0]
Aug 19 Sunday 9am-2pm, Fountain Valley:
Volunteer Training sponsored by OFA and Democratic Club of West OC
The training session is designed for anyone who wants to play a part on the ground in this election -- whether that means having conversations with people you know, signing up for some volunteer shifts, or stepping up to lead a neighborhood team. my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gs4lxx
Democratic Club of West Orange County, 18916 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley CA 92708.
Aug 19 Sunday 1-4pm, Mission Viejo:
Grand Opening of the South OC Democratic HQ
at 27001 La Paz Road, Suite 194.
Sponsored by the South Orange County Democratic Club and the Canyon Democrats Club, the newly opened office will be the Democratic Victory Headquarters for the re-election of the Obama/Biden ticket and headquarters for the election of Sukhee Kang, Congressional candidate for the 45th District; Jerry Tetalman, Congressional candidate for the 49th District; and James Corbett, State Assembly candidate for the 73rd District.
Aug 19 Sunday 2-5pm, Anaheim:
"WE are Anaheim, SOMOS Anaheim" Community Picnic
@ Pearson Park Theatre,
401 N. Lemon St. , Anaheim, California 92805
As promised, here is a family-friendly event to promote unity amongst Anaheim residents. It's pretty simple: pack a picnic basket, come out to our historic Pearson Park, lay out your blanket and enjoy a beautiful summer day. We will have optional activities to engage the kids and help you meet others, or you can lay low and just enjoy a day at the park.
Aug 19 Sunday 3pm, Buena Park
Label GMOs North OC Volunteers Rally & Strategy Meeting
Starbuck's Coffee (inside Target) 7530 Orangethorpe Ave
(Corner of Orangethorpe and Beach)
Buena Park, CA 90621
labelgmos.org/1411/north_oc_volunteers_rally_strategy_meeting_4
Bi-monthly meeting to meet new volunteers, share ideas and stay on top of campaign news and strategies as they develop. We're gonna make history, so join us! RSVP is a MUST; dates, times and locations may change, so check in often. No RSVPs = meeting cancelled. TEXT, CALL or EMAIL me with any questions.
Sue Niese labelgmosnow@gmail.com Â714-420-3388
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Aug 19 Sunday 3:30-9pm, Garden Grove:
Chican@s Unidos Scholarship Ceremony and Fundraiser
@ National Association of Letter Carriers, 13252 Garden Grove Blvd, 92843
Please join us for this year's Scholarship Fundraiser. We will begin by hearing from our scholarship recipients.
Gema Suarez Anna Diaz Virginia Ocampo Marilynn Montano
Dinner and dancing will follow.
The band Studio 188 will be entertaining us with their classic rock, Soul and R&B sound.
$10 donation
Please plan on spending your Sunday with us socializing, dancing and raising funds for next year's scholarships.
Aug 19 Sunday 5pm, Irvine: Occupy OC - Irvine General Assembly 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92606
Aug 19 Sunday 6:30pm, Anaheim: Neighborhood Cop Watch Palma Park on Harbor Blvd and La Palma Ave. 1161 N. Anaheim Boulevard Anaheim, CA 92801 OC Cop Block is going to be starting a regular cop watching event. We would like to get feedback from our members and people in the community on when and where attention is needed.
Aug 19 Sunday 7-9:30pm, Long Beach:
Unitarian Universalist Church of Long Beach Social Action Committee & Military Families Speak Out Present
A Talk & Book Signing with S. Brian Willson
Vietnam Veteran, Peace Activist & Author
At
Unitarian Universalist Church of Long Beach
5450 East Atherton Street, Long Beach 90815
Copies of: "Blood On The Tracks:
The Life & Times of S. Brian Willson"
Will be Available for $15 at this Event
Coffee and dessert will be at this free event
Aug 20 Monday 5:30-7:30pm, Santa Ana:
Undocumented and Unafraid OC Book Launch
@ Latino Health Access,
450 W 4th St, Suite 130, Santa Ana 92701
This book was written by undocumented youth across the United States, including OC Dream Team members. OC Dream Team members will be present to share their experiences as undocumented youth and allies in the struggle for immigrant rights and social justice.
Books will be for sale at the event for $12! :)
We will also have other merchandise available for purchase.
Aug 20 Monday 5:45pm, Santa Ana: Join SACReD in Support of the Sunshine Ordinance Santa Ana City Council Meeting, Heritage Museum, 3101 W. Harvard (Between Anne St. and Fairview St.) Behind Centennial Park and Godinez High School
Aug 20 Monday 7pm, Mission Viejo: Canyon Democrats Club monthly meeting at 24932 Veterans Way in Mission Viejo. canyondemocrats.org Our guest speaker will be Melanie Schlotterback who will talk about Orange County and the Green Vision Project, an area that will impact all of us who live in OC. We will also talk about our recently opened Democratic Campaign Office located at 27001 La Paz Rd Suite 194 located at the corner of La Paz and Marguerite.
Aug 21 Tuesday 1:30-3:30pm, Orange: OC Immigration Coalition Meeting @ OC Labor Fed., 309 N. Rampart St. Suite. A., Orange, CA 92868
Aug 21 Tuesday 3pm & 5pm, Anaheim:
Rally to Stop the Closure of Anaheim Canyon Post Office
for more info: Communities & Postal Workers United cpwunited.com
savethepostoffice.com
Call 714-396-1073 for directions to office
refreshments to follow the proceedings
(See also Aug 17)
3pm @ 8161 E Kaiser Blvd, Anaheim CA 92809
5pm @ 8201 E Santa Ana Cyn Rd, Anaheim CA 92808
Aug 21 Tuesday 4-5pm, Anaheim:
Take Back Anaheim "Sit-In" Protest
@ Anaheim City Hall, 200 South Anaheim Blvd
Anaheim residents will come out in force on the steps of Anaheim City Hall in a "sit-in" protest. The
sit-in will be in response to the 3-vote majority, Gail Eastman, Kris
Murray and Harry Sidhu, who voted against:
- The "Let the People Vote" Initiative which would prohibit deals
like the recent $158 million tax give-away to one developer.
- District elections that would change the current at-large voting
system and give residents fair representation.
Residents will rally together to express their anger and frustration
over the council majority's refusal to listen to the needs of their
constituents.
Participants will show support for Anaheim residents on their quest
for oversight and transparency over the recent violence and riots in the City.
Citizens are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and pillows to
the grass and steps of City Hall. The sit-in will precede the
council meeting scheduled for 5pm.
Aug 21 (3rd Tuesday) 5:30-7pm, Orange:
Peace Vigil by MFSO and CODEPINK
the
OC chapter of Military Families Speak Out
have resumed monthly peace vigils at the Orange Circle, Glassell & Chapman
These vigils will be held on the 3rd Tuesdays
of each month from 5:30-7:00 pm.
Aug 21 Tuesday 6pm, Anaheim:
Peace & Dignity 2012
MESSAGE FOR PEOPLE INTERESTED IN RUNNING THROUGH ORANGE COUNTY:
MONDAY August 27th is the day the sacred staffs and core runners coming from Alaska will be arriving and running through OC.
If you want to run in O.C. please attend a meeting on TUESDAY August 21st at 6pm at
Anaheim Independencia Community 10841, Garza Avenue Anaheim, CA 92804. We will be sharing the route of the run in OC, logistics for runners, and suggestions for how to prepare.
Aug 21 (3rd Tuesday) 7:30pm, Irvine:
Cousins Club of OC: "U.S. Involvement in Torture"
A Readers Theater presentation by members of the Cousins Club. We will hear the actual words of such individuals as CIA director George Tenet, anonymous FBI figures, and victims of torture. Discussion will follow. Come and share your ideas about the use of "enhanced interrogation techniques" on so-called "high value detainees."
NEW MEETING ROOM
The address is 15500 Sand Canyon ave, it is in the same parking lot as the Irvine Ranch Water District Offices. You would turn left when entering the parking lot off of Sand Canyon Ave instead of turning right. The main entrance faces the parking lot and "Community Meeting Room" is on the front.
It is between the 5 freeway and the 405. Get off the 5 freeway at Sand Canyon and go south to Waterworks Drive and make a U-turn. Or exit the 405 freeway at Sand Canyon and go north to Waterworks Drive.
Annual Cousin Club dues are $10. We would appreciate your support for 2012 if you have not already paid.
We meet at the Irvine Ranch Water District Offices, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave., between the 5 freeway and the 405. Exit at Sand Canyon and go to Waterworks Drive. Annual Cousin Club dues are $10. We would appreciate your support for 2012 if you have not already paid.
cousinscluboc.org
Aug 22 Wednesday, 5-7pm Santa Ana:
TO BE OUT & NOT TO BE OUT! a discussion on disclosure
facilitated by Rafael Solorzano
The Center OC (Gay and Lesbian Community Services Center of OC)
1605 North Spurgeon St.
Join us as we discuss the dynamics around disclosure among Latin@s and people of color and expand our understanding of queer lives lived on the edges of nations, histories and cultures. Our dis- cussion calls for us to listen carefully to what others say and understand how their wisdom can teach us to abandon our preconceived notions of normativity.
Aug 22 Wednesday, 7pm Fountain Valley: The Democratic Club of West OC proudly presents: The GOP's War on Women. Guest speaker is Lori Vandermeir, Communications Director of California National Organization of Women. Please join us to hear how to combat the Republicans' attack on women's rights. Doors open at 6:30 PM for socializing; meeting starts at 7:00 PM. Visit www.DemClubofWestOC.org for more information. Location: Green Valley Adult Clubhouse, 17250 Los Jardines West, Fountain Valley (in a neighborhood south of Mile Square Park).
Aug 23 Thursday 5:30-8pm, Newport Coast: Newport Beach Women's Democratic Club newportbeachwomensdemocraticclub.com Speakers: OC NOW President Lori Vandermier, The REAL story of the Republican War on Women If you have not RSVP'd to the Evite, please do so right away since that list will be at the gate for entry. Tell the Crystal Cove gate guard you are coming to the Newport Beach Women's Democratic Club meeting at Barbara Mosen's at 7 Current for entry. In case of a problem you can call Barbara at 949 394-0527 (cell) that evening or ask the guard to contact her. You should be fine if you mention our meeting.
Aug 23 Thursday 6-7:30pm, Santa Ana: Join us for the next United Artists of Santa Ana (UASA) open attendance meeting Studio Del Sotano, Santora Arts Building basement.
Aug 24 Friday noon, Irvine:
Luncheon with Fullerton Mayor and Assembly Candidate Sharon Quirk-Silva (against Chris Norby)
Hilton Irvine/OC Airport | 18800 MacArthur Boulevard | Irvine, CA 92612
There is no charge for lunch for DFOC Members current with their membership dues -- just RSVP, so that we can order your lunch!
Non-Member tickets are $45.00 and can be reserved here:
secure.actblue.com/page/dfocevent
DFOC members RSVP here info@dfoc.com
For questions or to RSVP, please contact Henry Vandermeir, Executive Director,
at (714) 979-4436 or via email at info@dfoc.com.
RSVP DEADLINE: August 22
Aug 25 Saturday 9am-noon, Fullerton:
Fullerton Police Protest/Demand Justice for Kelly Thomas
237 West Commonwealth Avenue Fullerton, CA 92832
We have all seen the video. It shows the disregard and homicide by 6 police officers. It shows them brutally beat Kelly Thomas to death. We have seen Joe Wolfe take the first swing at an unarmed and scared man backing away with his hands up, but he remains UNCHARGED! Now Michael Gennaco says that half of the cops, shown in the video are fit to go back to work. Kelly needs are voice NOW more then ever. If you have justice for Kelly on your mind PLEASE JOIN US at the Fullerton Police Station from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm. Stand up and be counted once more because clearly that is the only way justice will be served. Don't let them get away with this again. Demand that Hampton, Craig, and Blatney be charged and fired, Demand that Joe Wolfe be charged with murder.
Aug 25 Saturday 10am-1pm, Fountain Valley: Meet Your Candidate Ron Varasteh for California's 48th US Congressional District @ Fountain Valley Library, 17635 Los Alamos St.
Aug 25 Saturday noon-3pm, Huntington Beach:
Rally at the pier!
Main & PCH
ts been almost one year since Occupy Wall St. took place, and its time to start rallying the troops back up so that we can get RE-organized!
Occupy 2.0 is almost upon us, we must get this word out to those who don't see it on Face Book or the internet in general.
These rallies are designed to advertise the BIG RALLY coming up on Sep. 15th. 2012 in Anaheim!
Everyone is welcome!
For more information on WHY you should attend, and WHY you should Occupy please visit these links and watch the short videos
http://occupywallst.org/article/right-here-all-over/
http://youtu.be/wK1MOMKZ8BIp
Aug 25 Saturday noon-5pm, Santa Ana:
2012 Summer Sensation Concert
@ The Yost Theater, 307 N. Spurgeon St.
Learn about local resources available to the youth of Santa ana as you enjoy a day of live entertainment! Support local youth talent!
Learn about the resources some of your local organizations provide to youth including Latino Health Access, The Center OC, KidWorks and Building Healthy Communities.
Organized by youth from: YEN, YETA, CORE and Teen Space
For more info:
Barbara 714-878-1658
Barbara@kidworksonline.org
FREE FOOD FREE MUSIC FREE RESOURCES!
Aug 25 Saturday 2-2:30pm, Fullerton: Speaking Out for Healthier Food: Jeffrey Smith, Tom Newmark, and Pamm Larry @ Holiday Inn & Suites, 2932 E Nutwood Ave (corner of Nutwood and Placentia, next to the 57 Fwy) Fullerton, CA 92831 labelgmos.org/1411/speaking_out_for_healthier_food_jeffrey_smith_tom_newmark_and_pamm_larry
Aug 25 Saturday 7pm, Fullerton: NORML BINGO Fundraiser @ Giovannis Pizza 922 W. Williamson. to help raise funds for the upcoming NORML Conference The cost for 10 games is $20 and we will not have more then 30 players to keep the odds good. If you would like me to reserve you a spot please email KandiceOCNORML@aol.com with "RSVP" in the subject line.
Aug 25 Saturday 9pm-2am, Huntington Beach:
OC Dream Team Presents: Dreaming in Drag 2012 Fundraiser
Ibiza Bar & Night Club,
18528 Beach Blvd.,
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Come and join us in our 4th Annual Drag Show in this scandalous night filled with spectacular performances by our very own OCDT members. This will be a night to remember (if you only stick to a few drinks).
All proceeds raised will go to OCDT to continue advocating for the rights of undocumented students and to the scholarship fund given at the end of the year.
For more info contact Marcos @ 714.604.8916 or Ruben @ 714.421.5973
[Date correction] Aug 26 Sunday 11am-3pm, Santa Ana:
Women For:OC 32nd Suffrage Day Luncheon
at the Hacienda Restaurant, 1725 College Avenue,
http://womenfororangecounty.org
Honoring:
Claire and Melanie Schlotterbeck,
Leia and Dwight Smith,
Vicki Tamoush
Special Recognition:
Jean Bernstein
$40 WF:OC Supporting Members
$45 Non-Members
$20 Students
Additional donations welcome!
Please make checks payable to Women For: Orange County and return to P.O. Box 5402, Irvine, CA 92616.
Former Honorees will be introduced. Men are cordially invited.
For more information, contact us at
949-262-1004 or 949-951-8140
or by email at womenforoc@aol.com
Aug 26 Sunday noon-3pm, Costa Mesa: Meet Your Candidate Ron Varasteh for California's 48th US Congressional District @ Costa Mesa Library, 1855 Park Ave.
Aug 26 Sunday 1pm, Orange: Move-On: Training Opportunity This meeting will be a training session for how to make Move-On recruiting calls and election calls. If you are experienced at this, please come and share your insights. We will also learn how to contact the media to get them to come to our events. Media coverage is essential for getting our message out. PLEASE: Click on this link to register so we know how many people to expect: pol.moveon.org/event/meeting/132240
Aug 26 Sunday 2pm, Santa Ana:
NORML Training for the Santa Ana Voter Initiative Volunteers
@ Roundtable Pizza 1212 E. 17th St. Santa Ana
The Committee is offering $1 per valid signature collected from Registered Santa Ana voters. But you only need to be a Registered Voter in Orange County to circulate. If you want to learn how to collect signatures for the campaign or contribute in any other way please attend.
Aug 26 Sunday 4-7pm, Mission Viejo:
Mike Farrell, Sukhee Kang, Jerry Tetalman
at Mission Viejo Swim and Racquet Club, 26221 Tierra Circle
For a Fundraiser to support the South OC Democratic campaign office
In addition to Mike Farrell, Sukhee Kang, Congressional candidate for the 45th
District and Jerry Tetalman, Congressional candidate for the 49th District will also
make brief remarks about the election.
Hors d'oeuvres & Drinks $75 per person
Prizes will be awarded to the first 50 registration checks received.
The kindness of a reply is requested by August 22, 2012.
Seating is limited.
RSVP to Connie or Walt Lawson at 949-837-8726 or
RSVP Jan Steury at jsteury@cox.net.
A social and political activist for over three decades
Mike Farrell has served on human rights and peace delegations
to numerous countries.
Best known for his eight years on M*A*S*H and five
seasons on "Providence," actor Mike Farrell is also a
writer, director and producer.
A social and political activist for over three decades, he
has served on human rights and peace delegations to
numerous countries
Aug 26 Sunday 5pm, Irvine: Occupy OC - Irvine General Assembly 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92606
Aug 26 Sunday 5:30pm, Laguna Woods:
Women's Equality Day 2012
Musical Performance and Fundraiser
Laguna Woods Village, Clubhouse 5,
24262 Punta Alta, Laguna Woods, CA 92637
Come celebrate the 92nd anniversary of the 19th Amendment
and the women who fought so hard for the right to vote
$15.00 per person
Dr. Kimberly Salter will speak about
"The Significance of Women's Equality Day: Why it Matters"
A special performance of the musical tour-de-force "We Did It For You"
For information contact wediditforyou@yahoo.com or phone 562-243-0191
Aug 26 Sunday 6pm, Newport Beach:
Consider Reasons for the Decline of the Middle Class
meetup.com/bookclub-794/events/75804162
There's a pile of very recent books discussing how this happened, the social and market forces at work, the politics, and where this trend may be leading us. One of our members compiled a list of eleven recent books on this topic (with detailed descriptions, and whether they are in the County library system or not), to make it easy to dive in and get going on this meaty topic.
The meeting will be at a private residence near the 55/73/405 freeway intersection. I'll email out the address and a phone number to people who have RSVP'ed yes a couple of times in the week before the meeting. This meeting will be over the dinner hour, so please bring a main dish, side dish, drink, or dessert to share. If you find you are late, don't worry, we'd rather have you late than not present at all. Bring your comments, your curiosity, and your willingness to listen to others' ideas. Be happy.
Briefly, the eleven books suggested are:
James Carville's It's the Middle Class, Stupid (2012)
Thom Hartmann's Screwed: The Undeclared War Against the Middle Class -- and What We Can Do About It (2007)
Jacob Hacker and Paul Pierson's Winner-Take-All Politics (2011)
Robert Frank's Falling Behind (2007)
Arianna Huffington's Third World America (2011)
Chuck Collins' 99 to 1 (2012)
Joseph Stiglitz' The Price of Inequality (2010)
Timothy Noah's The Great Divergence (2012)
James Galbraith's Inequality and Instability (2012)
Jefferson Cowie's Stayin' Alive (2010)
and John Stines' The Happy Pill: Portrait of a Middle-Class Homeowner During the Fallout of Economic Meltdown (2011)
Aug 26 Sunday 6-9pm, Newport Beach:
Olive Tree Initiative's Bon Voyage Gala
with David Kwong (Magician) and the OTI Students
at the Center Club, Costa Mesa
Come and enjoy a wonderful evening of magic and community with one of Hollywood's most talented magicians and magic consultants, David Kwong, and the Olive Tree Initiative students. The OTI students will be just a week away from leaving on their Experiential Learning trip to the Middle East - come help celebrate and share in their excitement and anticipation!
Ticket price: $150 per person (includes a three-course dinner), $1,500 per table. Event sponsorship opportunities available
For RSVP, please contact Rosemarie Swatez
email: rswatez@uci.edu, phone: 949-824-2511
Aug 27 Monday, Anaheim:
Peace & Dignity 2012
Please help us welcome the 2012 Peace and Dignity runners into the County of Orange. Aug. 27, 2012 Orange County and the Community of La Colonia will be hosting the runners and giving them a place rest, eat, and sleep. Runners will leave OC for Temecula, CA on Aug. 28th at approx 9am. Everyone is welcomed. We are asking the community to please help us feed the runners and all our the visitors. Bring your favorite potluck dish or a treat. We will all eat together in unity.
The 2012 run is dedicated to Water, reminding all who have forgotten that Water is an important resource and a shared resource for all.
If you would like more info on the event or on how to run please contact 562-533-0373 Michelle Castillo Garcia or email us at ocpeaceanddignity@gmail.com
If you want to run in O.C. please attend a meeting on TUESDAY August 21st at 6pm
Anaheim Independencia community,
10841 Garza Avenue,
Anaheim, CA 92804
Aug 27 Monday 7pm, Orange:
DPOC to Endorse in Local Elections
The Democratic Party of Orange County will consider endorsements in municipal races for the November 6th elections. We will be endorsing candidates running for Mayor, City Council, School Board, Community College Districts and Water Districts
The endorsement meeting will be held at the
Carpenters Union Hall, 1916 W. Chapman Ave.
ocdemocrats.org
[Location Change] Aug 28 Tuesday 1:30-3:30pm, Orange Santa Ana:
OC Immigration Coalition Meeting
@ SEIU 721, 1651 E. 4th Street, Suite 120, Santa Ana
Aug 28 Tuesday 2:30-5:30pm, Seal Beach: Meet Your Candidate Ron Varasteh for California's 48th US Congressional District @ Mary Wilson Library, 707 Electric Ave.
Aug 28 (4th Tuesday) 7-9pm, Westminster:
OC Peace Coalition general meeting
ocpeace.org
WHERE:
Spires Restaurant,
13030 Goldenwest,
Westminster
WHO:
All interested people are invited, especially anyone who might
represent one of our member organizations.
We're likely to be planning for tabling, future actions,
or whatever business people want to bring up
(excluding any specific support of candidates or political parties).
Please bring your ideas, and be ready to step up and participate.
[Postponed] Aug 28 Tuesday 7pm, Orange:
Amnesty International Orange meeting POSTPONED until September
The Summer has come and much has happened in the past few weeks. Our meeting for August has to be postponed. DO NOT show up regardless of any automated email reminders. The Yahoo! calendar is down. Again..NO MEETING TUESDAY 8/28! Look for an email in Sept for a new meeting date.
Aug 28 Tuesday 7pm, Irvine:
PDA (Progressive Democrats of America) OC Chapter Meeting
IHOP Restaurant, 5301 University Dr, Irvine
INTRODUCTIONS
NATIONAL
"Change Makes Change!"
Debrief: Conventions/PDA Progressive Central
IOTs conf calls, BBLVs/Actions
www.pdamerica.org, www.pdacommunity.org
REGIONAL
Debrief: CDP EBoard Meeting Anaheim July 27
Ballot Initiatives/Election Issues
LOCAL
Issues/Candidates-Chapter Endorsed Ron Varasteh CA48 (new district), others
DPOC, Dem Clubs, CHC-OC, Coffee/Discussion Grps
DFA, MoveOn, OFA, Issues Grps, OC Prog Summit, Occupy
Actions, Announcements
WEEKLY ORANGE COUNTY PROGRESSIVE
OPEN DISCUSSION NEXT MEETING Thurs 9/27 7PM
Aug 29 Wednesday 5pm, Tustin: Come out and support our Local Vocal Peace Choir at our performance at the New Tustin Music Center, 13721 Newport Ave #9. The show is from 4-8pm, with the Peace Choir performing from 5 or so.
Aug 29 Wednesday 6-8pm, Santa Ana:
Planned Parenthood Volunteer Recruitment Phone Bank
We will be making calls to past volunteers and friends to update their information and recruit more volunteers to stand with Planned Parenthood. Food and refreshments will be provided.
RSVP: publicaffairs@pposbc.org
Complete address provided upon RSVP
Aug 30 Thursday 1:45pm, Laguna Woods:
"2012 Campaigns' Most Vital Buried Issue: the Supreme Court" is the title of Erwin Chemerinsky's 5th annual talk to Concerned Citizens
in CH 5
UCI law school's founding dean will leave lots of time for Q&A on the Court's momentous last term, its term ahead, and more. Guests are welcome (a $3 donation requested).
A leading constitutional law scholar, teacher, litigator, and commentator, Dean Chemerinsky's book last year for laymen was "The Conservative Assault on the Constitution." He'll update the Supreme Court's recent trends, focusing on its major rulings last term and cases it agreed to hear in 2012-13.
Is the Court's direction really vital to citizens' lives? Is its conservative wing still moving right, in light of last term's major cases - on healthcare, Arizona's immigration law, "doubling-down" on Citizens United, restricting unions in raising political funds, etc.? Why are the Presidential and Senate candidates silent on the issue of Court appointments?
LW Village non-residents note: Gated community. To enter: Click here for event flyer with entry slip, at host's website. Print out, fill in its entry slip (at bottom) & show at the gate. Click here for Interactive MapQuest "pinned" at the venue -- Clubhouse 5, 24262 Punta Alta, Laguna Woods, CA 92637 -- with directions from address you type in. (Note: Don't use GoogleMap b/c, for this venue, it's confused.) For Home Page of host Concerned Citizens of LWV click here. More info: Jonathan Adler, 949-581-2178, LawGuruLaguna@yahoo.com. He says, as producer of the Dean's 4 prior talks in LW: "If you never heard a Chemerinsky talk, you should (trust me). If you did, you know why you shouldn't miss this one."
Aug 30 Thursday 65pm Irvine/6pm Garden Grove:
MoveOn: V for Victory Watch and Call Party and Pot Luck
5pm Irvine
pol.moveon.org/event/councilparty2012/132404
6pm Garden Grove http://pol.moveon.org/event/councilparty2012/132403
Aug 30 Thursday 5:30-7pm, Santa Ana: United Artists of Santa Ana Meeting @ OC Center for Contemporary Art (OCCCA) 117 North Sycamore, Santa Ana, CA. 92701
Aug 30 Thursday 6-8pm, Laguna Woods: "Medicare for All" - Saves Money, Saves Lives! by Dr. Bill Honigman, ER Physician @ Clubhouse #7, 24111 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Woods
Aug 30 Thursday 6-8pm, Huntington Beach: Meet Your Candidate Ron Varasteh for California's 48th US Congressional District @ Huntington Beach Public Library, 7111 Talbert Ave.
Aug 30 Thursday 6:30pm, Santa Ana: SaCReD Meeting @ Latino Health Access, 2nd floor. 450 W 4th St., Santa Ana
Aug 31 Friday 7pm, Laguna Beach: Join the Laguna Beach Democratic Club for a showing of the Oscar-winning movie 'Milk', starring Sean Penn. Our headquarters is located in the former 'Boom-Boom Room', 1401 South Coast Highway at Mountain Road. See you there!
SEPTEMBER
hideSep 1 Saturday 8am-1pm, Santa Ana:
Garage sale at The Center OC
1605 N. Spurgeon St., Santa Ana, 92701
Come and support the Rainbow Storm Youth Program raise money to take youth to Gay Days at Disneyland!
Sep 1 Saturday 10am-3pm, Santa Ana:
Labor Day Celebration
@ Santa Ana Zoo,
1801 E. Chestnut Ave.
Join the OC Labor Federation at the Santa Ana Zoo Saturday, September 1st. Come celebrate labor day with your union brothers and sisters. Food, music, cotton candy, games and free admission to the zoo! Don't miss it!
Sep 2 Sunday noon-5pm, Anaheim:
Really Really Free Market
@ La Palma Park
The Really, Really Free Market (RRFM) movement is a horizontally-organized collective of individuals who form a temporary market based on an alternative gift economy. The RRFM movement aims to counteract capitalism in a proactive way. It holds as a major goal to build a community based on sharing resources, caring for one another and improving the collective lives of all.
Sep 2 Sunday 2-3pm, Irvine:
Green Party of OC General Meeting
at the
Irvine Ranch Water District Community Meeting
Center:
15500 Sand Canyon Ave. in the City of Irvine
(about half-way between the 5 and 405 freeways)
Come meet two OC Green Party
candidates for local office! Jane Rands
http://www.janerands.com
and
Duane Roberts http://www.facebook.com/VoteDuaneRoberts
Ron Rodarte will also be there to give us an
explanation of the push to get Michael Peevey
of the California Public Utilities Commission to
resign.
The GPOC County Council meeting will immediately
follow at the conclusion of General Meeting. All
attendees are welcome to stay and view the business
aspects of running the Green Party during the County
Council meeting.
If you can share a ride or need a ride to our
meeting, please contact
Bea Tiritilli: tiritilligreen@sbcglobal.net.
Sep 2 Sunday 3:30pm, Santa Ana:
Representing Homelessness at OCCCA Film: "Inocente"
A group of us from Occupy Santa Ana will be in representing a panel at a film showing at the OC Film Festival called "inocente" which is "...an intensely personal coming of age feature documentary about a young artist's fierce determination to never surrender to the bleakness of her surroundings.
Color is her personal revolution and its extraordinary sweep on her canvases creates a world that looks nothing like her own dark past - a past punctuated by a father deported for domestic abuse and an endless shuffle, year after year, through the city's overcrowded homeless shelters and the constant threat of deportation. Told entirely in her words, and incorporating animation of her own design, we come to Inocente's story as she realizes her life is at a turning point, and for the first time, she decides to take control of her own destiny. Inocente is both a timeless story about the transformative power of art and a timely snapshot of the new face of homelessness in America - children." The film will be showing at OCCCA. Times are given at ocfilmfiesta.org.
Inocente herself will be at the film showing to speak afterwards. The group from Occupy will be speaking on homelessness and our current project here in the city of Santa Ana
Sep 2 Sunday 6:30pm, Anaheim: Neighborhood Cop Watch Palma Park on Harbor Blvd and La Palma Ave. 1161 N. Anaheim Boulevard Anaheim, CA 92801 OC Cop Block is going to be starting a regular cop watching event. We would like to get feedback from our members and people in the community on when and where attention is needed.
Sep 4 Tuesday 7pm, Westminster:
MFSO Chapter meeting
@ Spires Restaurant,
13030 Goldenwest Ave. Westminster; right under the 22 freeway at Goldenwest
and Garden Grove Blvd. Right next to the Motel 6.
We have the private room.
right after Labor Day and a good time to re-energize ourselves about bringing all of our troops home now and thinking about our youth as they return to school this year to a steady flow of military recruiters who do not inform our youth about the true cost of war in lives, both physical and mental wounds and suicides. Other dates to mark:
LA ANSWER march against the war in Afghanistan- 11th year of the war- Sat. Sept. 6th- to be discussed
We are approaching the 2,000 death of American soldiers in Afghanistan- discuss what action we will take
Long Beach Veterans Day Parade Nov 10.
International Day of Peace September 21- To be Discussed
Pat Alviso & Jeff Merrick
Military Families Speak Out
Orange County & South Bay Chapter
www.mfsooc.org
562-833-8035
Support Our Troops
Bring Them Home Now!
Take Care of Them After They Get Home
Sep 5 Wednesday 6:30-8pm, Costa Mesa: The Fourth "Feet To The Fire" Forum will interview the six leading City Council candidates. @ Costa Mesa Community Center, 1845 Park Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 ocregister.com/articles/feet-368671-mesa-fire.html
Sep 6 Thursday 11am, Irvine:
Women in Leadership luncheon to support local candidate Sharon Quirk-Silva for State Assembly
@ UCI University Club,
801 Peltason, Irvine.
Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez will also share some of the best inside information about the coming election and what it is like inside the belly of the beast of a dysfunctional congress.
Women in Leadership Member price is $30.00
Non-members $40.00
Sep 6 Thursday 1:30-3:30pm, Santa Ana: OC Immigration Coalition Meeting @ SEIU 721, 1651 E. 4th St,, Suite 120, Santa Ana
[update] Sep 6 Thursday 4-8:30pm Mission Viejo; 5pm Irvine/Laguna Beach; 5:30pm Tustin/Fountain Valley; 6pm Fullerton:
Watch Parties for President Obama's Acceptance Speech
4-8:30pm
South OC Democratic Headquarters: 27001 La Paz Road, Suite 194, Mission Viejo.
Pizza - Salad - Desserts. Beer & Wine available. Cost $10 per person.
RSVP needed by Wednesday, Sept 5th, 7 pm: 949-586-4943 or OCVICTORY2012@gmail.com
5pm Democratic Headquarters, University Center,
Unit B146, Across from 24 Hour Fitness, 4245 Campus Drive, Irvine
meetup.com/IrvineDems/events/78677702
5pm Stop by to watch the acceptance speech of President Barack Obama, and Vice President Joe Biden,
live from Democratic Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina at the Laguna Beach Democratic HQ, 1401 So. PCH, corner of PCH and Mountain In Laguna Beach. For more information call 949-715-8684. lagunabeachdemocraticclub.com
5:30pm Democratic Foundation of OC:
Nieuport 17 Restaurant (13051 Newport Avenue,Tustin, CA 92780)
secure.actblue.com/page/dfocparty
TICKETS: Members and Guests $50
RSVP DEADLINE: September 3
5:30pm Democratic Club of West OC, 18916 Brookhurst St. (NE corner of Garfield St.), Fountain Valley, 92708. Pizza and refreshments served
Please RSVP. at (714) 963- 6156 and visit www.demclubofwestoc.org to volunteer and get more information.
6-9pm DNOC Headquarters, 215 W. Commonwealth, Fullerton
Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Sep 6 (1stThursday) 7pm, Orange: OC Chapter of Death Penalty Focus in classroom 4 of the Saint Joseph Center which is located at 480 South Batavia Street, Orange, CA 92868.
Sep 6 Thursday 7pm, Whittier: Whittier Area Peace and Justice Coalition: Free screening of "Salt of the Earth" at St. Matthias Episcopal Church, corner of Wardman Street and Washington Ave. in Uptown Whittier. More info at: WhittierPeace.org/index.htm#MovieNight
Sep 7 Friday 8:30-10am, Buena Park:
6th Annual Bridge Awards Building Fund Breakfast
@ UFCW Union Local 324,
8530 Stanton Ave.
Congratulations to our Bridge Award Honorees
Shakeel Syed,
Executive Director,
Islamic Shura Council of Southern California
Michael Stone,
California Teachers Association
For sponsorship rates, go to https://www.events.org/creg.aspx?e=45956&m=10
Sep 7 Friday 7pm, Lake Forest:
South County OC NORML meeting
at the Fuddruckers 23621 El Toro Rd.
If you purchase food please let them know you are with our group so can receive our portion of the food sales. At this meeting we will discuss news, legal cases and update on current projects.
Sep 8 (2nd Saturday) 10am-noon, Irvine:
OC Peace Coalition General Meeting
WHERE:
The new Friends meeting house at
2091 Business Center Dr, Suite 100, Irvine 92612
Exit at MacArthur off of 405 and go towards OC Airport
Turn Left at MacArthur and go to Michelson
Turn Left at Michelson and go to the very next street (?)
Turn Left at that next street that starts with a "D" and go to Business Center Drive
Turn Right on Business Center Drive and go about 1/4 mile
2091 is on Left Hand side
Go around to the back side of the building to where the handicap parking is.
Suite 100 is off of the inside courtyard, in the center of the office complex.
WHO:
Anyone interested in educating, organizing and changing US foreign policies
promoting illegal invasions and occupations, as well as stopping the
militarization of the U.S. (High School Military Recruitment, the
brutal treatment of undocumented workers, and the criminalization of
youth, especially those of color).
We do not support any specific party but do support anyone who is
working for Peace and Justice.
Breakfast and Coffee provided!
Bring your ideas and enthusiasm!
ocpeace.org
Sep 8 Saturday 4pm, Long Beach:
Drinking Liberally "After Labor Day" Party
Tim and Susan would like to invite our very enthusiastic Drinking Liberally gang to our first annual "After Labor Day Dock Party" at our boat in Alamitos Bay Marina.
The docks of Alamitos Bay Marina (Gangway 13).
Dinner on the dock, Drinking on the dock (BYOB), story telling on the dock (bring you own stories).
The cost: $10 per person. We supply the food, you supply the cocktails. (Bring along some picnic/beach chairs).
In addition to our boat, we expect a couple of other Drinking Liberal boats to join the party.
RSVP: We need to know by Wednesday (Sept 5) who'll be joining us, so we can arrange the food. We'll e-mail you directions after we get your RSVP
Please feel free to email us (tvangrove@aol.com) with any questions you may have.
Sep 8 Saturday 5pm, Buena Park: Noche de Yo-Yo Scholarship Fund Dinner, Honoring Amin and Irene David. Event includes no-host bar, entertainment, silent auction. Admissions: $75 per person, $125 per couple, $700 per table. Student scholarships will be available. Registration deadline is August 27. Make checks payable to Orange County Community Housing Corporation, 2024 N. Broadway, 300, Santa Ana 927062623. Mark check as Dvid Foundation donation or donate on line at www.occhc.org, noting David Foundation. Sponsors include UFCW, Los Amigos of OC, Patada Educada. Contact Catalina Olvera 657/278-8581 at misleidy@aol.com.
Sep 8 Saturday 6-9pm, Irvine:
Reclaim Democracy OC Ethos
at The Irvine Ranch Water District Headquarters,
15500 Sand Canyon Ave.
Bring a healthy snack to share, we will provide hot and cold drinks. Join us for an enlightening film and a lively discussion.
6:00 PM: Gathering, chatting and munching.
6:30 PM: Ethos
8:20 PM:
Discussion: This documentary has the best section on how to solve our problems that I can remember. Let's discuss those ideas and try to come up with a solid solution.
Sep 8 Saturday 7-10pm, Laguna Beach: Laguna Beach Democratic Club Grand Opening of the 2012 Campaign Headquarters There will be live music with an appearance by Nick I, light refreshments and great camaraderie. Address: 1401 So. PCH (the corner of PCH and Mountain). For more information call 949-715-8684 or visit www.lagunabeachdemocraticclub.com
Sep 9 Sunday 1:30pm, Irvine:
Humanists of OC: Dr. R. Greg Cavin "The Barren Vine: Why Arguments for the Resurrection Fail"
Irvine Ranch Water District,
Community Meeting Room
15500 Sand Canyon Ave.,
Irvine, CA 92618
meetup.com/OCHumanists/events/78050122
Sep 9 Sunday 3-5pm, Tustin: OC Global Warming Committee Meeting Please attend and join in the discussion at REI, 2962 El Camino Real, Tustin. We meet in the REI Meeting Room inside the store meetup.com/Irvine-Global-Warming-Group/events/77668252 Chris Roth will be our guest speaker: I'm a Climate Presenter with the Leadership Corps of the Climate Reality Project. I just returned from a week of training in San Francisco (conducted by Al Gore) - lots of new information regarding climate change and extreme weather! I would like to give the presentation to the group at one of the upcoming meetings. It would be very beneficial to me in that I would love the feedback. I would also like to discuss the various solutions in an open forum - presenting what I know, adding on what the group members suggest. And finally, I would like to let the group members know that I am available for presentations to other groups they are associated with, whether they be corporate, non-profit, education or religious. In that sense, I can act as an extended resource of the Sierra Club & the OC Global Warming Committee.
Sep 9 Sunday 6pm, Irvine:
ANNIVERSARY Planning (etc) GA
1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine 92606
Last Oct. 15 1,500 OCers stood up for the neglected rights of the 99%. Our anniversary is a chance to celebrate progress, educate the country, and fight back against mainstream media and political party propaganda.
Help us PREPARE! There's room for everyone to be a leader:
* Inviting groups
* Planning speakers
* Signs and decorations
* Media contacts
* Welcome people / "fun team" : )
ETC. See you there!
Sep 12 Wednesday 6-8pm, Santa Ana:
Planned Parenthood Volunteer Recruitment Phone Bank
We will be making calls to past volunteers and friends to update their information and recruit more volunteers to stand with Planned Parenthood. Food and refreshments will be provided.
RSVP: publicaffairs@pposbc.org
Complete address provided upon RSVP
Sep 12 (2nd Wednesday) 7pm, Huntington Beach: 72nd Assembly Democratic Alliance @ International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) District Lodge 725, 5402 Bolsa, Huntington Beach 92649 Contact: Charlotte Pirch, dpirch@socal.rr.com
Sep 12 Wednesday 7pm, San Juan Capistrano:
South OC Democratic Club - 2012 Campaign and Election with Nick Anas, Executive Director of the Democratic Party of OC.
Nick will explain DPOC's mission, locally and nationally, for this year's campaign and election. Dinner served at 6-7pm; members $17, non-members $20. Meeting only at 7pm, members $8, non-members $5. RSVP required for dinner or meeting by Monday, Sept. 9. Contact kenton805@cox.net.
San Juan Capistrano Community Center, 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano 92675.
Sep 12 Wednesday 7pm, Costa Mesa:
Democracy for America-OC will meet the second Wednesday of September.
Agenda will include presentations by DFA-OC endorsed candidates and updates on campaigns and campaign offices looking for volunteers.
We will also hear from Dwight Smith, Catholic Worker in Santa Ana.
Collection: Diapers, all sizes, for OC NOW diaper drive for struggling new mothers - diapers and donations accepted!
Moderator: Melissa Fox. Social time starts at 6:15pm, meeting at 7:15.
Admission is free. Contact Susan Kopicki at sckopicki@gmail.com with questions.
Karl Strauss Brewery, 901 South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.
Sep 12 Wednesday 7pm, Costa Mesa: Laguna Woods Democratic Club: Candidates & Props Sukhee Kang, Steve Young and Bob Rush confirmed Clubhouse 3, Dining-room 2 lw-dems.org
Sep 12 (2nd Wednesday) 7pm, Garden Grove:
LULAC Council Meeting
Coco's Bakery Restaurant -
12032 Harbor Blvd. Garden Grove, CA
(Harbor Blvd/Chapman Ave.)
Items discussed at our previous meeting:
District II Board Meeting/Training
State & National Conventions
CA LULAC Archives Project
Annual Latino Youth Leadership Conference
Council Fundraisers
Potential Office Space
Anaheim Police Issue
Garden Grove Police Chief Meeting
Deferred Action Application Process
The League of United Latin American Citizens, the largest and oldest Hispanic membership organization in the country, advances the economic conditions, educational attainment, political influence, health, housing and civil rights of Hispanic Americans through community-based programs operating at more than 900 LULAC councils nationwide.
Sep 12 Wednesday 7pm, Orange:
OC Young Democrats endorsement meeting
IBEW, 309 N. Rampart, Suite M,
Orange, CA 92868.
The deadline to charter with OCYD as a voting member is August 30, 2012 at 5:00pm.
click here
to submit your request for membership consideration, or contact Mona at Mona@OCYD.org or 949-395-7694.
If you are a candidate and would like to seek OCYD's endorsement and/or would like to request a speaking opportunity, please email Melissa Stern, Political Director no later than September 3, 2012 at melissadstern@gmail.co
Sep 13 Thursday 6-9pm, Fullerton: CANDIDATES NIGHT! The regular monthly meeting of the Democrats of North OC has been postponed to September 13th due to the Democratic National Convention being held the first week in September. Hope you all will join the DNOC members as we listen to the local candidates invited to speak. Also the DNOC members/delegates at the DNC will be sharing their experiences in Charlotte, North Carolina. DNOC meets at the: Sizzler Restaurant, 1401 North Harbor Boulevard, Fullerton; Dinner at 6, Meeting begins at 7. Contact: Pete Anderson, petedem04@gmail.com
Sep 14 Friday 1pm, Seal Beach:
Human Trafficking: Slavery in Southern California
Presented by Sandra Morgan, RN MA, Director of Vanguard University's Global Center for Women and Justice;
Professor of Women's Studies, Family Violence, and Human Trafficking; past administrator of OC Human Trafficking Task Force.
HUMAN TRAFFICKING is the illegal trade of human beings for the purposes of commercial sexual exploitation, forced labor, or a modern-day form of slavery. It is a lucrative industry that has been identified as the fastest growing criminal industry in the world and is happening right here in Orange County!
Sandi's presentation will look at every aspect of the issue including ways to end this horrible crime.
Club House 4, Leisure World Seal Beach (Golden Rain Rd. at Seal Beach Blvd.)
Sponsored by Senior Patriots for Peace. All are welcome.
Those living outside Leisure World must call 562-430-1047 one day in advance to leave your name for admission. The day of event, enter drive with signage "WITHOUT PASSES" to state your name and that you are coming to the talk in Club House 4.
Sep 14 Friday 6:30-8:30pm, Brea:
"Genetic Roulette: the Gamble of Our Lives"
@ Tobin Acupuncture & Anti-Aging Ctr,
1001 E Imperial Hwy
You're invited to a free screening of this brand-new, life-changing film from The Institute for Responsible Technology. Running time: 85 minutes. Seating is limited, so RSVP is a must -- contact Tobin Acupuncture directly at 714-356-2287 or info@acupuncture.net. Please bring someone you care about.
meetup.com/O-C-Label-GMO-Supporters/events/81673432
(See also Sep 20 & Sep 22)
Sep 14 Friday 6:45pm, Anaheim:
Program For Progressives: Civil Rights for the Muslim American community
@ Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim,
511 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim 92805
6:45 p.m. - Snacks (Bring a snack to share.) 7:15 p.m. - Program begins.
Speaker: Yasir Mahar, Board Member of CAIR-LA
(Council on American-Islamic Relations, Los Angeles)
The mission of CAIR is to enhance understanding of Islam,
protect civil liberties, encourage dialogue,
and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.
Admission is free. Please join us for an interesting program
followed by discussion.
Sep 14 Friday 7-9pm, Tustin:
Vigil in memory of Ambassador Stevens and other diplomats
@ The District at Tustin Legacy, 2437 Park Avenue, Tustin, Calif. 92782 (vigil will be in front of 'The District' sign on the corner of Jamboree & Barranca)
The Southern California Muslim community will hold a vigil tonight in response to the tragic killings of Ambassador Christopher Stevens and other personnel in Libya this week.
At the vigil, organized by Muslim community members, Ambassador Stevens' role in supporting the democratic aspirations of Libyan people will be remembered.
Additionally, the vigil will also serve as a reminder that the response to the anti-Muslim film should remain peaceful and that the isolated violent incidents abroad do not represent Islam and Muslims around the world.
Vigil is co-sponsored by CAIR-Greater Los Angeles Area and the Libyan American Association of Southern California.
Sep 14 Friday 7pm, Irvine:
Peace In Motion Café Movie Night Presents: The World We Want
@ Center for Living Peace,
4139 Campus Drive,
Irvine, CA 92612
Guests are welcome to bring their own food and
beer and wine refreshments. Wine glasses will be provided, however,
please bring your own utensils and plates.
To find out more about this movie or to reserve your spot today click
goodhappens.org/events/peace-motion-caf-movie-night-presents-world-we-want-2012-09-14
or call (949) 854-5500.
This month's film synopsis:
The World We Want features students identifying, analyzing, and
proposing solutions to public policy problems in their communities.
Produced by Patrick Davidson Productions, The World We Want
captures the dedication, determination, and empowerment of teenagers
from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Colombia, Indonesia, India, Jordan,
Russia, Senegal, and the United States as they work to realize their
dreams of improving their schools, communities, and the world
through the democratic process (Center for Civic Education).
Sep 14 Friday 7-9pm, Laguna Beach:
Laguna Beach Democratic Club
Movie Night (Health Care)
@ 1401 South Coast Hwy
Dr. Bill will give a talk that goes along with the film. Following the film, Dr. Bill Honigman, will lead a discussion on Single Payer Health for California.
http://eventslaguna.com/ShowEventDataBase.aspx?EventID=228
Sep 14 Friday 8pm, Irvine:
Los Angeles District Attorney Gil Garcetti will speak, during services led by Rabbi Rachlis and Cantor Braier, on "Therefore, Choose Life: The Moral And Economic Benefits of Abolishing the Death Penalty." During 32 years as a prosecutor with the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office and 8
years as LA's District Attorney, Gil Garcetti oversaw high profile prosecutions, such as the Menendez brothers and O.J. Simpson cases. He also directed his 1100 prosecutors to focus their efforts on more effectively prosecuting domestic violence and child abuse cases and on specific programs designed to prevent crime. After he left office, Mr. Garcetti taught a seminar entitled "The Interaction of the Criminal Justice System, Race, Politics and the Media" at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government and became the Consulting Producer to the TNT hit television series The Closer. He is also a highly lauded photographer and author.
University Synagogue -
3400 Michelson Dr., Irvine, CA, United States, 92612
universitysynagogue.org/event/shabbat-services-led-by-rabbi-rachlis-and-cantor-braier-13
Sep 15 Saturday 10am, Anaheim:
Press Conference in Support of José Ucelo and against Wage Theft:
Lincoln & Brookhurst, Anaheim, CA
Wage theft victim faces possible deportation after employer's false police report,
Highlighting need for TRUST Act (AB1081)
Jose Ucelo Gonzalez is a day laborer who is facing deportation because, on March 9, 2012, his unscrupulous boss called the Garden Grove Police to falsely report him for robbery in order to get out of paying him for a day's work. All charges against Jose were dropped after it became clear that the employer -- who refused to pay Jose for his hard work -- was the real criminal. But by then, Jose had already been issued an immigration detainer. When his criminal charges were dropped, instead of being freed, he was transferred from Orange County custody to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Now, instead of his paycheck, he faces the possibility of deportation and separation from his 10-month-old son.
Jose is a father and civil rights leader with no criminal record. He has filed a lawsuit against his employer to make sure that what happened to him doesn't happen to other day laborers. This Saturday, the community will serve his employer with the summons. At the same time, community members will hold a rally to protest wage theft, call on ICE to use its discretion and close his case, and ask the Governor to sign the TRUST Act into law to prevent future wrongful detention.
The TRUST Act (AB 1081 - Ammiano), currently on Governor Jerry Brown's desk would prevent the unfair, extended detention of hardworking individuals like Mr. Ucelo in local jails solely for deportation purposes. Consensus for the bill is growing. Chicago's Mayor Rahm Emanuel just enacted a policy similar to the TRUST Act this week. Also this week, 22 members of California's congressional delegation endorsed the bill, which is also backed by Los Angeles Mayor Villaraigosa, California's Catholic Bishops, the Sheriffs of Santa Clara and Yolo Counties, and five police chiefs.
Sep 15 Saturday 10am-1pm, Fullerton:
Fullerton Police Protest/Demand Justice for Kelly Thomas
Fullerton Police Department,
237 West Commonwealth Avenue
Stand up and be counted once more because clearly that is the only way justice will be served. Don't let them get away with this again. Demand that Hampton, Craig, and Blatney be charged and fired, Demand that Joe Wolfe be charged with murder.
[update] Sep 15 Saturday 11am-10pm, Anaheim:
Occupy Wall St. One Year Rally
Pearson Park, 400 North Harbor
Rally for Justice
The event will begin with the Wall Street Declaration, followed by the Principles of Solidarity. Than we will dive into the groups active, in police brutality for strategic planning. KPFK will have a booth. We are hoping to have the punk band 5-0 from Occupy Seattle make it out. POWER TO THE PEOPLE!!
Sep 15 Saturday 5pm, Anaheim:
Rally For Justice: Governor Brown Sign the TRUST Act!
@ Anaheim Police Department,
425 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, 92805
Join the Orange County Dream Team this Sunday as we ask Governor Brown to sign the Trust Act, which would help to restore confidence in law enforcement undermined by the "S-Comm" (Secure Communities) deportation program, setting statewide, reasonable limits on burdensome requests to detain for deportation immigrants held in local jails, who may (or would) otherwise be released.
Bring your voice, love and good energy as we stand as a community in the side of humane change in our immigration system in the state of California.
Sep 15 Saturday 3-6pm, Huntington Beach:
the last OC NORML Cannabis Freedom Rally of the year
at the Huntington Beach Pier on PCH and Main street.
We will be holding up signs and spreading our message from 3-6 PM. OC NORML will provide the signs and also give any participants a free gift.
Sep 15 Saturday 7-9pm, Laguna Beach:
Laguna Beach Democratic Club:
How Marriage Equality Affects Us All
@ 1401 South Coast Hwy,
Guess speakers are Brett Jarvis, Bo Powell, Dr. Jessica Drew De Paz and Pastor Ginny Wheeler. All of whom are in the film Eight: The face of discrimination, which will play right before the talk.
Sep 16 Sunday 10am Costa Mesa: Interfaith Dialogue Day Join us at Fairview Community Church, 2525 Fairview Road, for an interfaith worship and opportunity to learn more about Islam. Our guest, Ameena Qazi, Executive Deputy Director and staff attorney at CAIR-LA will join our pastor, Rev. Dr. Sarah Halverson for a conversation on faith: Christianity and Islam.
Sep 16 Sunday 12:30pm Irvine; 2-5pm Garden Grove:
MoveOn: Voters Rising Call Parties
12:30pm Irvine pol.moveon.org/event/callparty1/133326
2pm Garden Grove pol.moveon.org/event/callparty1/132618
Sep 16 Sunday 2-4pm, Fullerton:
Rands for City Council Kick-off Party
at the
Fullerton Main Branch Library,
Conference Center,
353 W Commonwealth Ave,
Fullerton, CA 92832
It will
be informative and fun. Meet the candidate,
learn about her platform, and share your ideas
on how to keep Fullerton the best big little-city
in Orange County.
janerands.com
Sep 16 Sunday 3-6pm, Mission Viejo: Ron Varasteh for Congressional District 48. Wine and cheese fundraiser to meet the candidate. RSVP Elliott 714/809-8686 or Carole Levers 714/390-2315. Location: 26961 Via Quinto, Mission Viejo CA 92691.
Sep 16 Sunday 5pm, Santa Ana:
Church Of The Foothills Present "Trans" the Movie
A Rose Works & SexSmartFilm
Directed By Chris Arnold and Produced by Mark Schoen
Winner of the best documentary awards at the Philadelphia Qfest and the Torino, Italy LGBT Film Festival.
To anyone who ever looked in a mirror and wondered "who they really are?" TRANS asks another question....."Are you brave enough to find out?"
All Donations go to the small group ministry Shift Happens, a support group for parents and loved ones of Transgender people
(www.shifthappensoc.org).
Church of The Foothills United Church of Christ Disciples of Christ,
19211 Dodge Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705-2236
Sep 17 Monday 4:45-7:15pm, Costa Mesa:
Downsize Mitt Romney
600 Town Center Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Mitt Romney is coming to the Costa Mesa Performing Arts Center, 5 to 7 next Monday evening.
The details are still evolving, but we'll be there to greet him with a coalition of other groups.
Let's let OC know that we won't let government BY and FOR Wall Street continue or deepen!
Sep 17 Monday 5pm, Santa Ana:
First Reading of the Sunshine Ordinance
20 Civic Center Plaza, Council Chambers, 92701 - parking is validated
Please help us make history w/ landmark legislation
We're hoping for our biggest turnout yet at this Monday's Santa Ana City Council Meeting where the first vote on this issue will take place, signing it into law.
Please wear RED or your group's shirt to show your support of the Sunshine Ordinance. Help us spread the word! Bring friends and family with you....
Sep 17 Monday 5:30-8:30pm, Anaheim:
The Democratic Party of OC's 18th annual Harry S. Truman Awards dinner
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel,
1600 S. Disneyland Drive
key note address will be given by California Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom
Harry S. Truman Award - Sharon Quirk- Silva
Samuel Gompers Award - Joseph Kerr
Richard O'Neill Lifetime Achievement Award - Christopher Townsend
Purchase Tickets Online: www.actblue.com/page/2012trumandinner
Sponsorship Form: http://bit.ly/trumansponsor2012
Sep 17 Monday 6pm, Fullerton:
Workshop..Guidelines For Police Abuse/Harassment
Fullerton Public Library,
353 W. Commonwealth Ave.
the room downstairs
An Attorney is going to be there to help us with some guidelines on what to do when the police are harassing or abusing someone!! Please join us..i'm sure it will be very informative!! If you have any questions you can contact me Theresa Smith @ 714-299-8122.
Sep 17 Monday 6-8pm, Laguna Woods:
The Healthcare Movie,
narrated by Kiefer Sutherland (grandson of Tommy Douglas) 65 min,
with discussion session to follow
@ Laguna Woods Village, Clubhouse 7 (no gate pass required)
24111 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Woods,Laguna Woods, CA, 92653
(entrance 1/4 mile north of El Toro Rd, on west side of Moulton Pkwy)
Sep 18 (3rd Tuesday) 5:30-7pm, Orange:
Peace Vigil by MFSO and CODEPINK
The OC chapter of Military Families Speak Out has resumed the monthly
Code Pink peace vigils at the Orange Circle in the city of Orange!
These vigils will be held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month from
5:30-7:00 pm. The Orange Circle is at the intersection of
Glassell St and Chapman Ave in Orange.
Come one - come all. Bring your friends.
We need to remind everyone that the war rages on in Afghanistan
and the current Administration has the power to bring them out
of that quagmire now! See you Tuesday night at the Traffic Circle.
Sep 18 Tuesday 7-8pm, Fullerton: The Healthcare Movie, narrated by Kiefer Sutherland (grandson of Tommy Douglas) 65 min, with discussion session to follow @ Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Fullerton, Temple Beth Tikvah, 1600 N. Acacia Ave., Fullerton 92831 RSVP: Marlise Worley at marj9k@gmail.com
Sep 18 (3rd Tuesday) 7:30pm, Irvine:
Cousins Club of OC: "Creating a Union Between Israel and Palestine"
Jack Sklansky, Professor Emeritus of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at U.C. Irvine, will discuss the many advantages of such a Union. Come and hear his innovative ideas for peace. Discussion will follow. Please join us for an interesting and informative evening, and share your ideas.
We meet at the Irvine Ranch Water District Offices, 15500 Sand Canyon Ave., between the 5 freeway and the 405. Get off the 5 freeway at Sand Canyon and go south to Waterworks Drive and make a U-turn. Or exit the 405 freeway at Sand Canyon and go north to Waterworks Drive. Turn left when entering the parking lot off of Sand Canyon. The main entrance faces the parking lot and is marked "Community Meeting Room."
cousinscluboc.org
Sep 19 Wednesday 1:30-4pm, Laguna Woods:
Label GMOs Volunteers Strategy Meeting
@ Mother's Market & Kitchen,
24165 Paseo De Valencia
We're meeting to plan our strategy for the OC, create tabling events and learn more about the campaign and how to speak with the public about GMO's and our right to know. Join us! And, bring a friend!
We'll meet inside at the restaurant - from 1:30-2:30pm. and then table from 2:30-4pm.
Sep 19 Wednesday 5-7PM, Fullerton: 50th Birthday celebration/fundraiser for Sharon Quirk-Silva Steamers in Downtown Fullerton, 538 W Commonwealth, Fullerton, CA 92832. Support Sharon in her fight to unseat Chris Norby and bring progressive leadership to North Orange County!
Sep 19 Wednesday 6-8pm, Santa Ana:
Planned Parenthood Volunteer Recruitment Phone Bank
We will be making calls to past volunteers and friends to update their information and recruit more volunteers to stand with Planned Parenthood. Food and refreshments will be provided.
RSVP: publicaffairs@pposbc.org
Complete address provided upon RSVP
Sep 19 Wednesday 7pm, Capistrano Beach:
Progressives of South Orange County
@ Agostino's By the Sea,
34700 Coast Highway, Capistrano Beach, 92624
Social Hour 6-7 in the Restaurant, Meeting 7:15 in the Banquet Room
Please RSVP as soon as possible: SCNJ66@yahoo.com
The Election is Coming! Who is running for the 73rd State Assembly District and what are all those Propositions about???
Answers: Jim Corbett is running against Diane Harkey. Dr. Corbett will attend and speak at our meeting. He will be introduced by Judy Jones who ran against Harkey in the last election. Diane Harkey was invited but declined. As for the propositions, there are 11 of them (see below). We are pleased to have a speaker from the League of Women Voters who will help clarify them.
Sep 19 Wednesday 7-9pm, Irvine:
Women For: OC
"HOW SHOULD I VOTE?"
Ballot Initiative Meeting
@
Irvine Ranch Water District Duck Club,
5 Riparian View, Irvine, 92612
Free and open to the public. Men are cordially invited.
For recorded information: 714-590-7804 womenforoc@aol.com womenfororangecounty.org
Sep 19 Wednesday 7pm, Fountain Valley:
The Democratic Club of West OC
General Meeting presents a member of our local League of Women Voters
chapter to discuss information on the eleven ballot measures that will appear on our November 6 ballot
Green Valley Adult Clubhouse, 17250 Los Jardines West, Fountain Valley (in a neighborhood south of Mile Square Park).
Visit DemClubofWestOC.org
for more information.
Doors open at 6:30 pm and program starts at 7:00 pm. Bring a neighbor or a friend to this important
presentation.
Note: we meet this month on the 3rd Wednesday, September 19 rather than the 4th Wednesday due
to the Jewish holiday
Sep 19 Wednesday 7pm, Laguna Beach: The Laguna Beach Democratic Club will host a Candidate Forum for their local democratic candidates. The monthly general meeting will be held at the Laguna Beach Democratic HQ, 1401 So. PCH, at the corner of PCH and Mountain. For more information call 949-715-8684. lagunabeachdemocraticclub.com
Sep 20 Thursday 7-8:30am, Huntington Beach: Orange County Recruitment Awareness Project (OC-RAP) needs volunteers for 90 minutes leafleting in the Huntington Beach area. For more information email contact@oc-rap.org or call Al White 949-492-0571
Sep 20 Thursday 8:20-9am, KPFK: Uprising radio......90.7FM. Ron Varasteh's interview by Sonali Kolhatkar
Sep 20 Thursday 5:30-7:30pm, Santa Ana:
Councilmember David Benavides for Santa Ana Mayor Fundraiser
@ Chapter One: the modern local,
227 N Broadway , Santa Ana 92701
Please RSVP for this event:
Email: Friends@DavidBenavides.com
Phone: (714)475-1630
Sep 20 Thursday 6-7:30pm, Santa Ana: United Artists of Santa Ana (UASA) Studio Del Sotano, Santora Arts Building basement.
Sep 20 Thursday 6:30pm, Santa Ana: SaCReD Meeting @ Latino Health Access, 2nd floor. 450 W 4th St., Santa Ana
Sep 20 Thursday 6-8pm, Newport Beach: Please Join Us In Supporting a Candidate for California State Assembly Who Will Stand Up for Women Sharon Quirk-Silva Candidate for the 65th Assembly District at the home of Pam Gilmour 3 Singletree Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660 Please RSVP to Amy Ramos at amyquirkcampaign@gmail.com Sharon is running against Chris Norby, who tried to defund Planned Parenthood here in Orange County. He consistently votes against the interests of women, families and children Sharon has earned the endorsement of leading women's organizations, including NARAL, EMILY'S List, NOW, Women in Leadership, Planned Parenthood and NWPC. This is a critical race. Your support will make the difference. - Contribution Levels - Susan B. Anthony $3900 Eleanor Roosevelt $2500 Hillary Clinton $1000 Michelle Obama $500 Margaret Sanger $250 Gloria Steinem $100 To donate online: https://secure.actblue.com/page/sqswomen Please forward this invitation to your friends For more information on Sharon's campaign visit sharonquirksilva.com
Sep 20 Thursday 7pm, Irvine:
The Healthcare Movie, narrated by Kiefer Sutherland (grandson of Tommy Douglas) 65 min,
with discussion session to follow
@ Democratic Hdqtrs, University Center across from 24 Hour Fitness, 4255 Campus Dr, Irvine 92612
This documentary provides the real story of how the health care systems in Canada and the United States evolved to be so completely different, when at one point they were essentially the same. Most people under the age of 50, in both countries, are not aware of the intensity of the political struggle that led to the universal medical care system in Canada. Nor are they aware of the public relations campaigns, still active today, that have been prevalent in the United States since the early 1900's to dissuade the public from supporting national health care.
Produced by Canadian/American couple Laurie Simons and Terry Sterrenberg, The Healthcare Movie reveals the personal and emotional impact on Canadians who now have access to universal health care because of the heroism of people who took a stand nearly 50 years ago. It also reveals the continuing struggle in the United States between the fear of government intervention and the right to quality health care for all people.
Sep 20 Thursday 7-9pm, Costa Mesa:
Dinner & Movie "Genetic Roulette: the Gamble of Our Lives" by Jeffrey M Smith
@ Happy Family, 1400 Bristol
You're invited to have dinner and watch a free screening of the new timely movie that explores how the process of genetic engineering is creating foods with new DNA. Running time: 85 minutes.
Please join us and bring your friends: RSVP to meetup.com/O-C-Label-GMO-Supporters/events/81277142
(See also Sep 14 & Sep 22)
Sep 21 Friday noon-2pm, Orange:
¡Lets celebrate our open House of SEIU USWW!
12pm open house follow with a short program at 1pm
1936 W Chapman, Orange CA, 92868
Parking available
For more information feel free to call or email at:
714-448-5378
Marisol.rivera@seiu-usww.org
Sep 21 Friday 6:30-8pm, Irvine:
Meet Steve Young, State Senate Candidate
steveyoungforcalifornia.com
I invite you to meet 37th State Senate District candidate Steve Young, Friday September 21, 2012, 33 Morning View, Irvine (Turtle Rock) 92603, 6:30-8:00pm. It's up to YOU, to elect qualified candidates free from personal distractions and conflicts-of-interest, and who can meet legitimate job requirements!
Sandy Stiassni
DADCAB@sbcglobal.net
Sep 21 Friday 7pm, Laguna Beach: LBDC Movie Night 'War made Easy' by Norman Solomon, @ Laguna Beach Democratic Club Campaign Headquarters, 1401 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, CA warmadeeasythemovie.org
Sep 21 Friday 7pm, Fullerton:
OC NORML North County (Main) meeting
at Giovannis 922 W. Williamson
Come join us for a free pizza dinner and to discuss news, legal cases, and hear from a special guest speaker.
[moved] Sep 22 Saturday 10am, Anaheim:
Press Conference in Support of José Ucelo and against Wage Theft
Moved to Sep 15
Sep 22 Saturday 10am, Fountain Valley: voter registration training 18916 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley at the NE corner of Garfield & Brookhust, DemClubofWestOC.org
Sep 22 Saturday 10am-noon, Newport Beach:
Green Vision Workshop
@ The Theater in the Muth Interpretive Center at Upper Newport Bay (2301 University Drive)
The focus, based on feedback from previous participants, will be the "Government in the Sunshine Laws."
For more information, please contact 714-779-7561. If you plan to attend, please let us know by emailing greenvision@fhbp.org
Sep 22 Saturday 10am-3pm, Long Beach:
Long Beach Peace Summit
First Congregational Church,
241 Cedar Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802
All members of Long Beach Area Peace Network are encouraged to attend as we plan the future of Peace in our City, how LBAPN will operate and connect with others, and our actions to promote peace around the world.
Representatives from all peace organizations in Long Beach are invited to attend our catered luncheon and remain after to strategize on integrating and forming bonds to advance our mutual causes. You will be given time to introduce your organization, a list of all organizations and contacts, networking and a tabling opportunity. This is a free event sponsored by LBAPN.
This will be an exciting day for peace in Long Beach!
SUMMIT SCHEDULE
9:45 Tabling set up and complimentary Continental Breakfast
10:00 Introduction, Maryann Wesson
10:15 Break out sessions-join one of four exciting topic groups
12:00 Luncheon, introductions, presentation by Ms. Wesson
1-3 General Assembly of all peace groups, setting our goals & deciding next steps
Contact: Lisa Engelbrecht at lengelbrecht@earthlink.net
Sep 22 Saturday 11:30am-2pm, Fountain Valley:
Lunch & Movie "Genetic Roulette: the Gamble of Our Lives"
@ Au Lac Vegan Living Foods Restaurant, 16563 Brookhurst St
Genetic Roulette the Movie explores how the process of genetic engineering -combining ingredients that would NEVER combine in nature - creating new DNA into new kinds of foods (and animals) is like playing Russian Roulette with our lives.
We are playing a game that can only lead to one outcome and it's not one of health and vitality. Come have dinner and view a movie that clearly illustrates how GMO (genetically engineered organisms) have the potential to wreak havoc not only with our bodies but also affect the long-term viability of FOOD itself. Come see the movie that explains why Australia, Brazil, many parts of Europe, Lithuania, India and other countries OUTRIGHT ban GMO food crops and ALL of the industrialized countries who do allow it, make labeling mandatory.
Come see the movie that has doctors all over California calling on their colleagues to support Proposition 37, Labeling of GMO foods, and advising their patients to stop eating GMO foods.
This event is being hosted by 3 other groups/organizations, so seating is limited. Early RSVP to save your seat. Free movie, but purchasing a bit to eat - is suggested.
(See also Sep 14 & Sep 20)
RSVP is mandatory: Debbie92691@yahoo.com
or meetup.com/O-C-Label-GMO-Supporters/events/81531742
Sep 22 Saturday 4-7pm, Fountain Valley: Meet & Greet fundraiser for Ron Varasteh, Candidate for Congress in CD 48. Please join us for wine, cheese and conversation with Ron. Ask questions and learn about Ron's viewpoint. Place: 16945 Helena Drive Circle, Fountain Valley, CA. Please RSVP to Ilse at 213-268-4714 or email: sonorasam@att.net
Sep 23 Sunday 12:30-1:30pm, Garden Grove: Move To Amend-OC: Heist-The Movie 9472 Central Ave, Garden Grove 92844
Sep 23 Sunday 6pm, Newport Beach:
Take a Deeper (and possibly Funnier) look at the Decline of the Middle Class
meetup.com/bookclub-794/events/81273542/
We feel like we just skimmed the surface of the 'whys and wherefores' of the Decline of the Middle Class at our August 26th meeting, and had an especially lively discussion, so by popular demand, we are giving ourselves another opportunity to delve deeper into this important topic. If you are wondering what book(s) to read, see the list of books described on the description of our August 26th meeting. Even if a particular book was discussed at our first meeting on the topic, and you read and discuss the same book at the second meeting, your perspective on the book is valued and wanted! In addition, we can suggest the following books that members brought with them to the August 26th meeting:
Death of the Liberal Class by Chris Hedges
Pity the Billionaire by Thomas Frank
Twilight of the Elites: America After Meritocracy by Christopher Hayes
The Price of Inequality by J. Stiglitz
The Party is Over by Mike Lofgren
Members are also suggested to mine other material, such as editorials in fine newspapers such as the Wall Street Journal for ideas to share. There are also tangential books, such as Before the Storm, by Rick Perlsteim, which is on the topic of the rise of Republicans in the 1960's. If you want further ideas, or wonder what is available for free at your local library, the librarian at said institution can provide you further ideas.
The meeting crosses the dinner hour, so please bring a main dish, side dish, dessert, flower arrangement (centerpiece adds to the ambiance!), or drink to share with the others. The meeting will occur at a private residence near the intersection of the 55, 73, and 405 freeways in Newport Beach. I'll send the address and a phone number twice in the week before the event to people who RSVP 'yes'.
Sep 23 Sunday 7-9pm Santa Ana:
Autumn Nights - A Benefit for OCICE
@ Sacred Seasons Center,
2611 N Linwood Ave,
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Sacred Seasons Center is pleased to once again host an evening of music and song, a fall program and ceremony honoring the Fall Equinox and a colorful vegan dinner. It will be presented outside in the beautiful back yard of Sacred Seasons Center to benefit the mission and work of The Orange County Interfaith Coalition for the Environment
RSVP: ocice.org/autumn_nights_a_benefit_for_ocice
Sep 24 Monday 1pm, Laguna Woods Village:
Dr. Eleanora Robbins re Prop. 37 and GMO's
@ Clubhouse 2, Dining Room 1
Please let others know about this. Please RSVP to theaiberall@yahoo.com if you think you can make it, so I can judge the number of chairs we need.
Dr. Eleanora Robbins, adjunct professor San Diego State University, is an activist and passionate teacher. When she retired after 30 years working for the US Geological Survey, she moved to San Diego and started Explorer Clubs for Native American children on the reservations. She is one of Bush's 1000 Points of Light for all her volunteer efforts. She has spoken for many organizations in LW Village regarding global warming. She recently returned from Australia (funded by the National Science Foundation) where she gave a talk at an international geological meeting about her work with the children and how a pipeline has been formed to get these kids into college. Last year, she joined Occupy San Diego and has been very active as one of the Occupellas (a protest singing group).
As part of Occupy San Diego, she wrote and delivered a brilliant speech for Prop 37, the GMO labeling proposition. It was not recorded and it must be! She has been interviewed on the Internet and was just interviewed by the Huffington Post.
Interview with her re Prop 37 obrag.org/?p=65844
Sep 24 (4th Monday) 7pm, Orange: OC Democratic Central Committee Meeting Carpenters' Union Hall, 1916 W. Chapman Ave.
Sep 25 Tuesday 1:30-3:30pm, Santa Ana: OC Immigration Coalition Meeting @ SEIU 721, 1651 E. 4th St,, Suite 120, Santa Ana
Sep 25 (4th Tuesday) 7-9pm, Westminster:
OC Peace Coalition general meeting
ocpeace.org
WHERE:
Spires Restaurant,
13030 Goldenwest,
Westminster
WHO:
All interested people are invited, especially anyone who might
represent one of our member organizations.
We're likely to be planning for tabling, future actions,
or whatever business people want to bring up
(excluding any specific support of candidates or political parties).
Please bring your ideas, and be ready to step up and participate.
Sep 26 Wednesday 6-8pm, Laguna Beach
Please join Mayor Jane Egly at the Marine Room
Marine Room, 214 Ocean Ave.,
for one of her Gatherings.
For talk, drink, nibbles and laughing.
Hope to see you at the Marine Room.
Best, Jane Egly
Sep 27 Thursday 11:30am-1:30pm, Irvine:
"Consider This..." Should a body of Congress have control over yours?
a series of provocative conversations about the issues you care about
sponsored by Planned Parenthood of Orange County and San Bernardino.
Closed-door politics often have a huge impact on public policy. Join Kim Belshé, Susan Estrich, Alina Salganicoff, and moderator Allyson Sonenshine as they discuss what's at stake in the most important presidential election in recent history.
Andrei's Conscious Cuisine and Cocktails,
2607 Main St., Irvine
Individual tickets: $45
Lunch and valet parking provided
considerthisoc.org/events/events092712.php
Sep 27 Thursday 5:30-7:30pm, Santa Ana:
State Assemblyman
Jose Solorio
Invites you to a Cocktail Reception to
Kick-Off his Campaign for College Board
&
Celebrate his 42nd Birthday!
@
Original Mike's,
100 South Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
$42 per person
Platinum Sponsor - $5,000
Gold Sponsor - $2,500
Silver Sponsor - $1,000
Bronze Sponsor - $500
Please Remit Checks to:
Solorio for College Board,
P.O. Box 26063,
Santa Ana, CA 92799
To RSVP and for more information,
please contact Jose Solorio at
(714) 514-6233 or via e-mail at JSolorio@aol.com.
Sep 27 Thursday 5:30-8pm, Newport Coast: Newport Beach Women's Democratic Club newportbeachwomensdemocraticclub.com/Schedule__Calendar_.html Donna Dawson's Home 6 Canyon Terrace Newport Coast, CA 92657 714 403-1483 (must RSVP for gate list) Agenda 5:30 -6:00 pm Social 6:00 -7:00 Speaker 7:00 - 8:00 Meeting Our speakers, Steve Myers and Beth Krom will be giving us the latest update on the election.
Sep 27 Thursday 7pm, Irvine:
PDA (Progressive Democrats of America) OC Chapter Meeting
IHOP Restaurant, 5301 University Dr, Irvine 92612
INTRODUCTIONS
NATIONAL
"Change Makes Change!"
Debrief: Conventions/PDA Progressive Central
Elizabeth Warren, Alan Grayson, Dr. David Gill
IOTs conf calls, BBLVs/Actions
www.pdamerica.org, www.pdacommunity.org
REGIONAL
Updates: CDP/Progressive Caucus
Ballot Initiatives/Election Issues 2012, 2014???
LOCAL
Issues/Candidates-Chapter Endorsed Ron Varasteh CA48 (new district), others
DPOC, Dem Clubs, CHC-OC, Coffee/Discussion Grps,
DFA, MoveOn, OFA, Issues Grps, OC Prog Summit, Occupy
Actions, Announcements,
WEEKLY ORANGE COUNTY PROGRESSIVE
OPEN DISCUSSION NEXT MEETING Tues 10/30 7PM
Dr Bill Honigman
c: 949-246-6283
Sep 28 Friday 5:30-7:30pm, Long Beach: House Party for the CA47 Senator Alan Lowenthal for Congress Campaign 130 Roycroft Avenue, Long Beach 90803
Sep 28 Friday 6-9pm, Newport Beach: Meet & Greet fundraiser for Ron Varasteh, candidate for Congress in CD 48. Venue is the beautiful art studio of a prominent OC artist in Newport Beach. Join us for wine & cheese and wander among brilliant works of art. Ron will share views. We'll have a fun and interesting time in this lovely art studio. Please join us! Michaell's 245 Studio, 245 Marsala, Newport beach, CA 92660. Please RSVP to: Carole@RonV.org
Sep 29 Saturday 8am-6pm, Anaheim:
Citizenship Fair Volunteers Needed
North Orange Community College District,
1830 W. Romneya Dr.,
Anaheim, CA 92801
Help your community by volunteering at
the upcoming Citizenship Fair
714-621-0919
Choose one shift on the day of the fair
1st shift 8am-1pm - Breakfast and Lunch will be provided
2nd shift from noon-6pm - Lunch and light dinner will be provided
AND Attend one of the following trainings
Wednesday Sep 26th 6-8pm, at 13252 Garden Grove Blvd, Suite 200,
Garden Grove, CA 92843 (UNITE HERE)
Thursday Sep 27th 6-8pm at at 13252 Garden Grove Blvd, Suite 200,
Garden Grove, CA 92843 (UNITE HERE)
Saturday Sep 29th 7-8:30am (Fair Location)
Sep 29 Saturday 9am, Irvine:
6th Annual Walk For Unity
will kickoff the Irvine Global Village Festival
at the Irvine Bill Barber Park at 4 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine (next to Irvine City Hall grounds).
The Walk for Unity is organized by Humanity Unites, a grassroots organization of community leaders committed to engaging the community through unity of our diverse backgrounds, education, and understanding of shared values.
The Walk is dedicated to bringing people together through love, understanding, and acceptance. As the founder of the Walk, I've had the joy of meeting some of the most beautiful people in my life through the Walk for Unity. I invite to come and meet amazing people like yourselves and make lasting friendships and connections.
Registration begins at 8 A.M. and we will start the walk at 9 A.M. The Walk is free, with an optional contribution level of $20 or more if you choose to help recover our costs.
Please RSVP by Saturday, September 15th to Sunny.Zia1@gmail.com or contact 949-933-0343.
Please also note that like last year, you are more than welcome to wear shirts representing your cultural backgrounds if you'd like. Please note that the Walk is a non-political event and we ask you to kindly be mindful of that as the City of Irvine has asked our cooperation in that regard and we in turn ask for yours.
Sep 29 Saturday 10am, Laguna Woods:
Laguna Woods Democratic Club Annual Luncheon with Special Guest Mike Farrell
Actor Activist Author
President of Death Penalty Focus,
speaking on Proposition 34 on the November 6 Ballot
Also featuring Honored Guests, a Silent Auction and Mimosas (for a suggested $5 donation)
Luncheon by Jolanda - chicken, salmon, or vegetarian - $25 member; $30 guest;
Reservations Required: Call Florence Kleinfeld at (949)540-9720
Sep 29 Saturday 10am, Fullerton:
Demand Justice for Kelly Thomas
Fullerton Police Department,
237 West Commonwealth Avenue
The time for action is NOW. We have all seen the video. It shows the disregard and homicide by 6 police officers. It shows them brutally beat Kelly Thomas to death. We have seen Joe Wolfe take the first swing at an unarmed and scared man backing away with his hands up, but he remains UNCHARGED! Now Michael Gennaco says that half of the cops, shown in the video are fit to go back to work. Kelly needs are voice NOW more then ever. If you have justice for Kelly on your mind PLEASE JOIN US at the Fullerton Police Station from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm. Stand up and be counted once more because clearly that is the only way justice will be served. Don't let them get away with this again. Demand that Hampton, Craig, and Blatney be charged and fired, Demand that Joe Wolfe be charged with murder.
Sep 29 Saturday 10am-6pm, Irvine: Irvine Global Village Festival Col. Bill Barber Park, 4 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92606 IrvineFestival.org
Sep 29 Saturday 11am-1pm, Santa Ana:
Santa Ana's People's Garden Open House
2555 Santiago St., behind the First Congregation Church
Come take a tour of our community garden.
Would you like to learn how we got started as a community garden? Bring your children to wander among the trees and flowers. We look forward to meeting more people in the community and to sharing a great info on growing food.
Sep 29 Saturday 2-4:15pm, Orange:
A prominent leader in the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell", Lt. Dan Choi is coming to Chapman University to share stories about his fight against bullying. Read more about Lt. Choi: gotham-artists.com/lt_dan_choi.html
This once in a life-time opportunity event will take place in Beckman 404. It is FREE and open to all students.
Co-sponsored by Student Government Association and Queer Straight Alliance.
UPB strives to make all events open and accessible to everyone. Please contact us at chapmanupb@gmail.com for accommodations and questions.
Sep 29 Saturday 2-5pm, Buena Park: MoveOn: Election Call Party pol.moveon.org/event/callparty2/132619
Sep 29 Saturday 2-6pm, Santa Ana:
100,000 Poets for Change
Join our Caravan of Creativity in downtown Santa Ana in solidarity with a national call for poets and artists to come together for positive change in our community.
Calling all b-boys, lyricists, poets, artists, and lovers of life! We will be meeting on 4th and French at Plaza Santa Ana. Bring whatever you need to get your creativity on! Example of things to bring: crayons, canvasses, cardboard paper, markers, paintbrushes/paint, breakdancing tarp, CDs with instrumentals, guitars, flutes, congas, etc.
We will be there for a while and at some point we will parade through the streets of Santa Ana showing the people passing by the art we created and joyously and peacefully manifest the spirit of artistic expression and community solidarity that we wish to have in Santa Ana, and all of Orange County. We will make our way to 3rd and Birch and that's where the event will end. There will be a 1 hour break, then we will continue the festivities at 313 N. Birch St at El Centro Cultural de Mexico for our monthly Full Moon Open Mic
Sep 29 Saturday 3-6pm, Laguna Beach: Laguna Beach Democratic Club Wine Tasting Party Buy tickets on line lagunabeachdemocraticclub.com/wine/winegetlastname.aspx
Sep 29 Saturday 3-8:30pm, Anaheim:
CAIR Proposition & Candidate Policy Forum: Your vote is your voice
Anaheim Plaza Hotel & Suites, 1700 S. Harbor Boulevard
CAIR-CA PAC invites you to attend this year's candidate, policy & proposition forum. With the November election coming up, the CAIR PAC would like foster an open dialogue on current issues that affect the community.
Your vote is your voice.
We will be bringing in candidates, panelists and speakers that are knowledgeable about the California propositions that are on this November's ballot.
RSVP HERE! caircapac9292012.eventbrite.com
Forum from 3-6pm; Dinner from 6:30-8:30pm.
Policy Conference only: $10
Banquet dinner only: $20
Full day discount: $25
Sep 29 Saturday 6pm-midnight, Laguna Beach: Dance Party!!! Dance, Dance, Dance!!!!!! Fundraiser for Ron Varasteh, candidate for Congress in CD 48. Please join us for live music & DJ with huge dance floor! This is in the historic former boom boom Room (now Laguna Beach Democratic club HQ)....meet Ron, join friends and meet new friends! Suggested door donation $5 per person. Address: 1401 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, CA 92652
Sep 30 Sunday 7:30am-1pm, Anaheim: CommUNITY Walk a Thon Pearson Park Amphitheatre, 401 North Lemon St., Anaheim, CA 92805 shuracouncil.org/pages/CommUNITY-Walk-A-Thon.html
Sep 30 Sunday 1:30pm, Anaheim: Common Cause of Orange County Meeting. Speakers are Neal Kelley, Registrar of Voters for Orange County and Sandra Thompson, Election Protection attorney. Kelley will examine preparations for national election and Thompson will speak about the new laws passed in many states to prevent people from voting. Common Cause is on the front line defending your right to vote. Doors open at 1:30pm; program starts at 2pm. more info and to RSVP contact John Smith at jsmith@commncause.org or 562/237-3482.
Sep 30 Sunday 2-5pm, Garden Grove: MoveOn: Election Call Party pol.moveon.org/event/callparty2/132646
Sep 30 Sunday 5-8pm, Santa Ana:
The OC Committee to Aid Farm Workers invites you to its annual fundraiser to support the National Farm Worker Ministry
at the Church of the Foothills, 19211 Dodge Ave, Santa Ana, 92705.
Social hour/silent auction begins at 5pm, dinner at 6, program at 7. Speaker is Rev. Chris Hartmire, former director of the NFWM. Cost: $20 prepaid, $25 at the door. Checks should be made out to the NFWM and sent to Suzanne Darweesh, 2104 Hilltop Court, Fullerton, CA 92831.
Sep 30 Sunday 6-8pm, Costa Mesa:
Animal Protection and Rescue League
@ Happy Family, 1400 Bristol Avenue, We'll be in the back in the "Library Room."
Join fellow animal lovers and advocates for a casual vegan dinner, BYOB wine or beer, and informal discussion about the latest happenings in Orange County's growing animal advocacy movement.
It's APRL night for the OC chapter, with 10% of proceeds from dinner benefiting APRL and our work for animals.
Sep 30 Sunday 7pm, Long Beach:
Conscious Cinema
proudly presents:
Incident At Oglala
@ The Village Grind Coffeehouse,
443 E. 1st Street,
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 432-4033
In 1975, armed FBI agents illegally entered the Pine Ridge
Indian Reservation. Gunfire erupted - a Native American and two FBI agents fell dead. After the largest manhunt in FBI history, Leonard Pelletier was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison. Were the charges against him trumped up, evidence falsified? Many people believe that Leonard Pelletier is an innocent man. This is his story.
Leonard Pelletier's birthday is in September. See the movie, then sign the birthday card we will send to him in prison.
Group Discussion Follows The Movie
Donation: $5.00
When: Sunday, September 30th @ 7 pm
Visit Conscious Cinema at: www.consciouscinema.webs.com
Conscious Cinema: Without Awareness, There Can Be No Peace
OCTOBER
hideOct 1 Monday 3:30pm, Santa Ana:
Practice your Speech for Council with Andrew Hauserman
@ Latino Health Access, 450 W 4th St.
Get your points down tight and Rock the Council with your words! Lets Bring in the Sunshine.
Oct 1 Monday 6pm, Santa Ana:
Support Sunshine
Santa Ana City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza
Sunshine supporters will pack the house a second time for the much anticipated first reading of the Santa Ana Sunshine Ordinance. Join Santa Ana residents, business members, neighborhood associations, community groups, students, workers and more in this crucial moment as Council members make history.
On Monday,
staff will bring back a second draft that Council can approve as is, make language amendments and approve, or delay yet again. Help Council make the right decision.
Please join us, wear RED or your group's shirt to show your support of the Sunshine Ordinance. Help us spread the word! Bring friends and family with you....
Oct 2 Tuesday 1:30-3:30pm, Santa Ana: OC Immigration Coalition meeting @ SEIU 721, 1651 E. 4th Street, Suite 120
Oct 2 Tuesday 6:30pm, Irvine:
Jane Goodall
@ UCI Student Center, Pacific Ballroom
UC Irvine and the Center for Living Peace are honored to welcome Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace. Her talk will follow introductions by UC Irvine Chancellor Michael V. Drake, M.D., and Kelly Thornton Smith, founder of the Center for Living Peace.
Ticket reservations open on August 20, 2012. To reserve your tickets and learn more, click here.
Oct 2 Tuesday 7pm, Huntington Beach:
Genetic Roulette movie with Q & A
@ The Living Temple Store, 15061 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach, CA 92647.
6:30pm Book-signing with Jeffrey Smith, 7:00pm Film and Q & A, Donation $10, More info: 714 891-5117, www.thelivingtemple.com
Oct 2 Tuesday 7-9pm, Westminster:
MFSO Chapter meeting
@
Spires Restaurant,
13030 Goldenwest Ave.,
Westminster - right under the 22 freeway at Goldenwest and
Garden Grove Blvd. Right next to the Motel 6. We have the private room.
We hope you will join us at our monthly Military Families Speak Out
meeting is this coming Tuesday Oct 2 at 7pm in the cozy back room
of Spires. It's time to re-energize ourselves about bringing all of
our troops home now. Will be showing the photos/video from
International Day of Peace action at Angel's Stadium.
Other dates to mark:
LA ANSWER march against the war in Afghanistan- 11th year of the war-
Sat. Oct. 6th- to be discussed- taking the peace train?
We are approaching the 2,000 death of American soldiers in Afghanistan-
discuss what action we will take
Long Beach Veterans Day Parade Nov 10.
Pat Alviso & Jeff Merrick
Military Families Speak Out
Orange County & South Bay Chapter
www.mfsooc.org
562-833-8035
Support Our Troops
Bring Them Home Now!
Take Care of Them After They Get Home
Oct 2 Tuesday 7pm, Laguna Woods Village:
Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods Village "Why This Really Is a 'Critical Election"
Sanford A. Lakoff. Clubhouse 7. Dr. Sanford A. (Sandy) Lakoff will outline how key issues will be treated very differently depending on the outcome.
According to Lakoff, America faces a stark choice: maintain the social contract that emerged from the New Deal or go back to the Social Darwinism of the 19th Century when American democracy became a barely disguised form of plutocracy. The Republican party under Romney and Ryan intends to consolidate gross inequality of income; repeal not only Obamacare but also Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, and equal rights for women and gays; do nothing about gun violence; leave 11 million undocumented immigrants in limbo; and deny the scientific findings of climate change.
Voters who think this election is just about whether to replace a cool pragmatist with a businessman are deluding themselves about what is really at stake, Lakoff says.
Dr. Lakoff is the Edward A. Dickson Professor Emeritus of Political Science at UC San Diego. A distinguished scholar in political philosophy, science, and public policy, he is founding chair of the Department. Among his many works are Equality in Political Philosophy; Democracy: History, Theory and Practice; and Ten Political Ideas that Have Shaped the Modern World. He has contributed over fifty essays to edited volumes, journals, and encyclopedias and was the editor of Knowledge and Power: Essays on Science and Government. He received his Ph.D. from Harvard University in 1959.
Come early for this timely and important presentation. Refreshments at 6:30. Members free; guests, $3 donation requested. Note: If you join at this time, your membership will be extended throughout 2013. For entrance to the Village, please fill out the form at: lagunawoodsvillage.com//images/lwlagunawoods/Gate%20Clearance%20Form%20MASTER.pdf.
Information: Margaret Pearlman 949-768-11649, margaretpearlma@yahoo.com.
Oct 3 Wednesday 4:30-8:30pm Mission Viejo; 5:30-8:30pm Irvine:
Presidential Debate Watch Parties
4:30-8:30pm Mission Viejo:
South OC Democratic Club First Presidential Debate Fundraiser Party
Watch the debate on one of five TVs including the theater style TV in the living room. Enjoy mini silent auction, buffet dinner. Contribution of $10 per person at door; all proceeds go towards the Victory 2012 Democratic HQ. RSVP by Monday, Oct. 1, at 949/586-4943 or OCVictory2012@gmail.com.
5:30-8:30pm Irvine:
4245 Campus Drive, unit B146,
Irvine, CA 92612
RSVP: my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/2012debatewatchparty/gsgd7s
Oct 3 Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm, Costa Mesa: Genetic Roulette Film Screening and Q & A with Jeffrey Smith @ Mother's Market, 1890 Newport Blvd. Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Donations requested. Reservations please. (800) 595-6667
[canceled] Oct 3 Wednesday 7pm, Costa Mesa:
DFA-OC will not meet in October because we will all be busy. . .
* working in campaign headquarters and campaign offices
* making phone calls for our great candidates
* talking to friends about our great candidates
* planning our precinct walking to support our candidates and the "good" propositions
* writing checks to our great candidates' campaigns
* registering voters for our candidates
* Plus, we'll be working to pass the good propositions (yes on 30, 34, 35, 36, 37, 40 ) and stop the bad propositions (no on 31, 32, 33, 38).
* We're determined to get progressives elected so we can celebrate big-time at our next meeting - Wednesday, November 7!
[canceled] Oct 3 Wednesday 7pm, Tustin:
Movie Screening: Food, Inc. canceled
Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1201 Irvine Blvd
Oct 4 Thursday 10:30am, Orange->Pico Rivera: Rally with Walmart Retail Workers to Stand Up and Live Better. Transportation from Orange County to Pico Rivera is available. Space is limited. Reserve your spot. Call (714) 385-1534 by noon Wednesday. Contact us: 309 N. Rampart St., Suite A, Orange, CA 92868; 714/385-1534; oclabor.org.
Oct 4 Thursday, Huntington Beach:
CARA Southern California Regional Convention
IAM #725/ 5402 Bolsa Ave, Huntington Beach, 92649
Bus/carpools available from Bakersfield, Inland Empire, Los Angeles, San Diego and other areas. Call 714-244-7776.
Flyer: californiaalliance.org/doc.asp?id=3089
Oct 4 Thursday 5:30-7pm, Santa Ana:
United Artists of Santa Ana Meeting
@ Orange County Center for Contemporary Art (OCCCA)
117 North Sycamore, Santa Ana, CA. 92701
United Artists of Santa Ana: An organization committed to nurturing the growth and preservation of the Arts in Santa Ana by empowering the local arts community through initiatives focusing on economic partnerships, professional development and networking.
Oct 4 Thursday 6-10pm, Garden Grove:
OCCORD 2nd Annual Open House
in the Courtyard and Conference Room - 1st Floor, 13252 Garden Grove Blvd., Suite 209, 92843
Join OCCORD for an informal evening of sharing what we have been changing in Orange County for the last year. We will be highlighting our economic justice, civil rights and non-partisan voter engagement work in Anaheim, our collaborative government transparency efforts in Santa Ana, and our newly expanded citizenship program.
Appetizers and beverages will be served. There is no cost to attend;
RSVP & Info:
Silissa Uriarte, Director of Development and Operations
714/621-0919 ext. 10
Suriarte@occord.org
Kindly RSVP by Monday, October 1st
Oct 4 Thursday 6:30-8:30pm, Fullerton:
Meet the Candidates
Fullerton Public Library,
Osborne Auditorium (downstairs)
353 W Commonwealth Ave.,
Fullerton, CA 92832
Hosted by Neighbors United for Fullerton (NUFF) All Fullerton City Council and high school board candidates have been invited to participate. You will have an opportunity to ask questions directly to the candidates to learn about their positions on the issues YOU care about. You may drop in anytime.
Oct 4 Thursday 6:30pm, Santa Ana: SaCReD Meeting @ Latino Health Access, 2nd floor. 450 W 4th St., Santa Ana
Oct 4 Thursday 7pm, Newport Beach:
Energy Documentary Switch
is a feature length documentary that seeks to make the complex world of energy understandable.
The viewer will enjoy a realistic, engaging and thorough examination of global energy supply, demand, infrastructure, and scale. All major forms of energy will be examined, with proportional focus on those that are likely to be most dominant in the coming century. Energy efficiency will feature prominently, as efficiency represents a mechanism for participation of individuals and industries, and crosses all demand sectors - transportation, heating and power.
Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center, 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach, 92660
Cost: Free
Oct 5 Friday 5-9pm, Santa Ana:
Youth Empowered To Act (YETA) Spirit Day Mixer
@ The Center Orange County,
1605 N. Spurgeon St.
Come have fun and meet other LGBTQ youth and allies from throughout Orange County. Find out how you and your school can get involved in your community and organize!
[date correction] Oct 5 Friday 6:30pm, Tustin:
Meet Steve
The meet and greet is NEXT Friday, October 12.
Oct 5 Friday 7pm, Orange:
SAFE California Presents:
An Evening Of Truth-
Facts About The Death Penalty
at the Saint Joseph Center, 480 South Batavia St.
Evening includes: Reception, Speakers, and Silent Auction
6:30 pm Reception (Wine, Food and Refreshments will be served)
Live music by a renowned harpist
7:00 pm Speaker's Presentations
To RSVP please go to RSVP for SAFE Oct. 5th Event
Speakers:
Sister Helen Prejean
Sister Prejean is an international speaker and bestselling author of Dead Man Walking and Death of Innocent
Kirk Bloodsworth
He spent nearly nine years in prison with two of those years on death row...for a crime he did not commit!
Mr. Bloodsworth is a leading member of Witness to Innocence, a national organization whose members are former death row inmates who were proven innocent
Please RSVP now and bring a friend who is undecided on the issue!
Oct 5 Friday 7pm, Laguna Beach: Movie Night: The film 'SiCKO' by Michael Moore @ Laguna Beach Democratic Club H.Q. 1401 S. Coast Highway
Oct 6 Saturday noon, Los Angeles:
Peace March
The OC Peace Coalition is joining with like-minded groups
marching in Los Angeles this weekend (Saturday, Oct. 6, noon,
Hollywood and Highland, LA) to call for an end to the war in
Afghanistan and the illegal use of killer drones.
"To protest the continued imperialist wars, and the assaults on our
communities to fund them, we will march to shut down the Hollywood
Military 'Career' Center on the 11th anniversary of the invasion of
Afghanistan."
Initiated by the ANSWER Coalition and sponsored by more than a dozen
peace and justice groups, marches will be held in Los Angeles, San
Francisco and other cities.
Most of us will be taking the metro train and we encourage
participation of individuals, families and affiliated groups. What a
great way to teach civil participation and responsible engagement!
For those who live around Long Beach and want to meet at the Willow
station near Lakewood meet at 10 am.
For those in Orange County who want to join us on the metro train,
here is the schedule:
We will be taking the #661 Metrolink which arrives at:
San Clemente Pier at 8:34 a.m.;
San Clemente at 8:37;
San Juan Capistrano at 8:46;
Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo at 8:51;
Irvine at 9:00;
Tustin at 9:06;
Santa Ana at 9:12;
Orange at 9:17;
Anaheim at 9:21;
Fullerton at 9:29;
Buena Park at 9:36;
Norwalk/Santa Fe Springs at 9:44
(Remember to allow enough time to buy your ticket and be ready to jump
on the train - they don't stop long.)
We will arrive at Los Angeles Union Station at 10:30 a.m. where we
will transfer to the Redline, taking the train to Hollywood and
Highland (one stop past Vine).
The return trip leaves from Union Station (#664) at 4:40 p.m after the
march. This is the last Metro train returning south for the day, so it
will be important to be on board.
To make this, we need to take a Redline from the end of the march no
later than 4pm (earlier is better). The ride lasts about 21 minutes,
and we'll need time to get from the Redline to the Metrolink trains
inside Union Station.
It looks like we can get a weekend pass for $10 and that allows us to
make transfers, as well. I hope that is correct. If someone knows for
sure, can you please verify this information?
We will be carrying our Orange County Peace Coalition banner and maybe
the "Drones: Nothing Personal" painting that we used at the OC Fair.
Wear orange or green, if you can.
Please join us for a day exercising our rights to free speech!
Questions?
Call Karen Riggs at (714)604-3300
Oct 6 Saturday noon, Santa Ana:
OC Industrial Workers of the World Meeting
@ 316 South Cypress Avenue, Santa Ana, CA
In attempt to build the IWW in OC we are having the first monthly meeting on Oct 6th at the OC Catholic Workers house. This meeting is open to all local Wobblies and anyone interested in joining the organization.
Oct 6 Saturday 1:30pm, Irvine: Americans United for Separation of Church and State Julie Korinke, Public Affairs Manager for Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties will be speaking on the war on women and how it impacts this election both locally and nationally. Americans United both locally and nationally has been proud to partner with Planned Parenthood. Social time starts at 1pm. Irvine Ranch Water District Community Room, 15500 Sand Canyon Avenue, Irvine, CA 92618 au-oc.org
Oct 6 Saturday 3-6pm, Laguna Beach:
opening reception for Capital Crime$
with a special Centenary tribute to Woody Guthrie at 4:09. PM
@ BC Space Gallery,
235 Forest Avenue,
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
BC Space is proud to present a mixed media exhibition, with more than 50 artists, for The Fall. Capital Crime$ is intended to reveal the enormously destructive role that money--and the power it wields--increasingly play in our culture.
The exhibit will run through December 22, 2012. Gallery hours are irregular and event driven, but appointments for viewing may easily be arranged by contacting the gallery at (949) 697-5237 or bcspace@mol.net
Oct 6 Saturday 5pm, Lake Forest:
Wine-and-Cheese Social for Steve Young, State Senate Candidate
@
Home of Ted Perle and Sara Sutton, 22826 Costa BellaDrive, Lake Forest, Ca. 92630
Relax with a glass of wine and meet Steve Young, YOUR Democratic State Senate Candidate at our home and ask him WHY he's running for State Senate, HOW he plans to defeat Mimi Walters and improve California's economy and WHAT he sees as the future of our California Dream! Looking forward to seeing old and new friends!
Oct 6 Saturday 6-10pm, Garden Grove:
Move To Amend-OCC Planning meeting
To some of you this is a reminder. Others of you may not have heard of this meeting before. It will be here at my home in Garden Grove (at 9472 Central Ave.) at 6PM this Saturday, 6 Oct 2012.
This is intended as a planning meeting for the MTA-OCC folks to make sure the meeting that includes the showing of the movie "Heist" goes off well. We can also talk about our other priority which is helping insure that Prop 32 goes down in flames.
[postponed] Oct 6 Saturday 6-10pm, Santa Ana:
2nd Annual Dream Art Exhibit Postponed
[Hello All! Due to unfortunate and unforeseen circumstances the Art Show has been postponed to Nov 3]
Oct 7 (1st Sunday) 7:30am-5pm, Huntington Beach:
Arlington West Memorial
We are still deployed and fighting in Afghanistan in America's longest war, so there will be another Arlington West in Huntington Beach. Please help if you can but if your schedule doesn't permit that please consider coming by to visit if that's possible.
Volunteers meet at the beach (6th st. north of the pier) at 7:30AM to help unload the trailer and setup the crosses and other material, and/or come by 5:00PM to help take it down and put it away.
In spite of the far too many years, we are as dedicated as ever to doing what we can to keep the costs of these conflicts in front of the public, to continue this display, forum and venue, and to promote the cause of peace, while honoring those that serve and particularly those that have been sacrificed. We do this while also fighting for full and proper benefits and care for our returning and past veterans. We cannot let the public forget that many of our nation's sons and daughters, husbands and wives, and even fathers and mothers, are still daily struggling and risking life half a world away.
Please consider helping, or at least visiting, as we again setup our memorial on the sands of Huntington Beach(at sixth street) to give thanks to and to honor those who have served our country and particularly those that made the ultimate sacrifice. We must continue to remind the public of this ongoing conflicts and their costs to our nation and its families, and also to continue to talk to, support and help the many Marines, Soldiers, Sailors, Veterans, family members and concerned others that come by.
Volunteers are needed this month and guests are always very much welcome. As usual we will be at 6th Street (north of pier and of Main Street) Huntington Beach on the beach. Display should be up from 8AM to 5:00PM. Please come visit and, if you can, PLEASE come to help with setup and/or breakdown. In addition to the moving display and great people and the beach itself, we will have a selection of books and peace supplies for small (or large) donations. We often have many great people visiting and great conversations going on.
We need to know that we have enough veteran members willing to staff it all day and enough help to get it setup and taken down. If you can help, please reply to this email as soon as you can confirm your plans for Sunday.
It is important that we hear from veteran members and other volunteers soon to know what coverage we will have for the day. Please let us know what hours you can expect to be present.
VOLUNTEERS:
We usually need the most help in the morning, though both morning and evening are critical.
We meet up at the beach around/after 7:20 and start the setup of the field of crosses and other items. Depending upon number of helpers this can take 30 minutes or over two hours. "Many hands make for light and fast work". Take down goes much quicker than setup. We will likely start breakdown at about 5:00PM and hopefully have everything back in the trailer before 5:30.
Please let us know if you are coming this Sunday by replying to ocvfpaw@gmail.com, but you, of course, are most welcome without replying first.
Oct 7 Sunday 11am-3pm: Open Mosque Day shuracouncil.org/pgrp.aspx?grpid=4A1650EF-27FA-4EAE-B9F1-FB30473A2030
Oct 7 Sunday noon-5pm, Anaheim:
Really Really Free Market
@ La Palma Park
The Really, Really Free Market (RRFM) movement is a horizontally-organized collective of individuals who form a temporary market based on an alternative gift economy. The RRFM movement aims to counteract capitalism in a proactive way. It holds as a major goal to build a community based on sharing resources, caring for one another and improving the collective lives of all.
Oct 7 Sunday 1pm, Anaheim: OC Time Bank will have an October General Meeting at 1:00 p.m. at the Really Really Free Market in Anaheim
Oct 7 Sunday 2-3pm, Irvine:
Green Party of OC County Assembly
@ Irvine Ranch Water District Community Meeting
Center:
15500 Sand Canyon Ave
This will be a formal County Assembly, for all registered
OC Greens who have attended at least one General
Meeting in the last year, to help make important
decisions. (The general public is welcome to observe.)
Items on the agenda include the endorsement of two
local candidates: Duane Roberts and Jane Rands,
and taking a position on Measure W in Fullerton.
We could also elect County Council members to fill
vacant seats, if there are any nominations, or make
bylaws amendments if any are proposed. Please
notify us if you intend to make any such proposals,
so we can inform the membership in advance.
Following the County Assembly, there will be a
County Council meeting which all are welcome to
observe.
Oct 7 Sunday 2-4pm, Santa Ana:
Farmers Market Forum
@ Grand Central Art Center Theater
DTI (downtown inc) is planning a farmers market for downtown. there will be an open forum (i am moderating) to hear input from all interested parties so the whole community can be involved and make their ideas known. this is REALLY IMPORTANT- we need to make sure that DTI is hearing what the area needs for something like this to happen. i am not working for DTI, i am just facilitating an open dialogue for all to communicate.
i hope to see you all there!
please share this information with those who may also want to comment- the more voices the better!
:)
delilah
714.836.8727
Oct 8 Monday 6pm-8pm, Fullerton: Women's Political Forum sponsored by OC chapter of National Organization of Women. Forum will focus on what is at stake in this election and why it is important for women to participate, with local candidates presenting reasons for running, their stance on the issues and how we can help them win in November. See website ocnow.org for updated information. Location: California State University Fullerton, 800 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831; McCarthy Hall, Room #682. Admission is free.
Oct 9 Tuesday 6-9:30pm, Dana Point:
NRC Public Meeting on the Troubles @ San Onofre Nuke Plant
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has scheduled a Public Meeting at the St. Regis Monarch Bay Hotel in Dana Point (1 Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point 92629). NOTE: On-site parking will be $5 Self-Park and $10 Valet. Carpooling is encouraged, use this FB Event Page to connect with fellow carpoolers from your location. We need another HUGE turnout for this meeting. Plan to arrive EARLY to get best seats in what we expect to be another overflow crowd.
This will be the first time that local concerned citizens, the NRC and Southern California Edison will take part together in a roundable discussion about San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) issues. They will also be joined at the discussion table by representatives from the California Energy Commission, the Coastal Commission and the California Public Utilities Commission.
Oct 10 Wednesday 8:30am-5:30pm, Costa Mesa:
TEDxOrangeCoast: 2012 Redefining Relevance
@ Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 92626
TEDxOrangeCoast is committed to develop a community of like minded highly informed and engaged innovators, designers, thinkers, technologists and environmentally and socially concerned individuals.
TICKETS NOW ON SALE: bit.ly/TimdWG
Oct 10 Wednesday 5:30-7pm Irvine:
Irvine Mayoral Debate
@ City Council Chambers, inside City Hall at One Civic Center Plaza - at the corner of Harvard and Alton
the three candidates for Mayor of Irvine - Larry Agran, Steven Choi and Katherine Daigle - will participate
Let's face it: When it comes to shaping the vision for a city, Mayors matter. They matter a lot. Their experience matters. Their thinking matters. Their respect for the community matters.
Hear from the candidates themselves about their vision for Irvine. Adam Probolsky is hosting
Oct 10 Wednesday 6:30pm Laguna Beach: Discussion of State ballot initiatives and the local open space initiative with Jean Raun, local representative of the League of Women voters @ Laguna Beach Democratic Club Campaign Headquarters, 1401 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, CA
Oct 10 Wednesday 7pm, Laguna Woods:
Laguna Woods Democratic Club: Dr. Peter H. Ditto "DOES POLITICAL BIAS BEGIN IN THE BRAIN?"
CH 3, DR 2
Is there a biological basis for political bias? "Yes," says Dr. Peter H. Ditto, Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychology and Social Behavior in the School of Social Ecology at the University of California, Irvine.
lw-dems.org
Oct 10 Wednesday 7-9pm, Newport Beach:
Faith and Politics: Dr. Richard Amesbury "Faith and Human Rights: Christianity and the Global Struggle for Human Dignity"
@ St. Mark Presbyterian Church,
2200 San Joaquin Hills Road,
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Dr. Richard Amesbury, discussing key points from his books "Faith and Human Rights: Christianity and the Global Struggle for Human Dignity", and the forthcoming "Secular State/Religious Nation: Imagining Religion in America". Dr. Amesbury is Associate professor of Ethics at Claremont School of Theology.
The series is free and for adults only (18 or older). For further information, visit stmarkpresbyterian.org
(See also Oct 17 & Oct 24)
Oct 10 Wednesday 7pm, Santa Ana: OC Young Democrats October Meeting. This will be a great opportunity to socialize with Young Democrats, talk about the upcoming election and learn how you can get involved in helping to elect Democrats in Orange County! The election is almost here! Join OCYD at Original Mike's in Santa Ana, 100 South Main St., Santa Ana CA.
Oct 10 Wednesday 7pm, San Juan Capistrano:
South OC Democratic Club - Health Care
Dr. Bill Honigman will be showing
A short film on Health Care, adding the latest info on what is new.
There will also be time for a discussion with the group
Buffet Diner includes: salads, entrees, side dishes, dessert
And beverages, tax and tip
Dinner served 6-7 PM, Members $17, non members $20.
Meeting only at 7 PM, Members $3, non members $5
RSVP'S are required for dinner OR meeting only
Reservations are due by Monday Oct. 8 please!
Contact kenton805@cox.net
San Juan Capistrano Community Center, 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano 92675.
Oct 10 (2nd Wednesday) 7pm, Huntington Beach: 72nd Assembly Democratic Alliance @ International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) District Lodge 725, 5402 Bolsa, Huntington Beach 92649 This month's speaker TBA. Contact: Charlotte Pirch, dpirch@socal.rr.com
Oct 10 Wednesday 7-9pm, Santa Ana:
Economic Justice film: The Line,
produced by Linda Midgett, about 40 minutes, along with other videos and a guest from Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice (CLUE), @ Church of the Messiah (614 N. Bush Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701), Upper Room. Approx. 2 hours.
We will also have a visitor from CLUE, Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice, who will show us other video materials and discuss some of the ballot choices in the November election. The speaker will not be endorsing particular candidates or measures, but will educate us on the economic justice issues that are at stake. CLUE was founded in the Los Angeles area in 1996, and was instrumental in the successful 1997 Living Wage campaign.
Oct 11 Thursday 7:30-9am, Costa Mesa: Real Hunger in the OC @ Costa Mesa Community Center, 1845 Park Avenue Costa Mesa, CA92626 Cost: $25 or equivalent in canned food for a food drive Register online at: tinyurl.com/211-Event-Registration
Oct 11 Thursday 5pm Mission Viejo; 5:30pm Orange; 6pm Laguna Beach:
Biden-Ryan Debate Parties
5pm South OC Democratic Club:
Watch the debate on flat screen TV with SOCDC at corner of LaPaz and Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo. Persian buffet dinner including vegetarian plus drinks, desserts, fruits, salads, silent auction. Proceeds go to Victory 2012 Democratic HQ. Contribution of $10 per person at the door. Please RSVP by Oct. 5; contact Freida Nastar, cell 949/370-4418, fax 949/258-5533 or fnastar@aol.com.
5:30pm Come join the Democratic Party of Orange County to watch the Biden-Ryan debate. We will be serving pizza and drinks. Hope to see you there! Location: IBEW. The debate starts at 6pm PST, it will be held at Centre College in Kentucky, and will address foreign and domestic policy. Martha Raddatz from ABC will moderate.
Location: IBEW Local 441: 309 N. Rampart, Orange, CA.
6pm
Laguna Beach Democratic Club Campaign Headquarters,
1401 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, CA
warmadeeasythemovie.org
Oct 11 Thursday 6:30-9pm, Laguna Beach:
2012 OCEC Equality Awards, remembering Katherine B. Darmer & Recognizing National Coming Out Day.
Recipients include Laura Kanter (Katherine B. Darmer Equality Award), John Ibson (Courage and Vision Award), Pat Magee (Community Leadership Award), Gay Neighbors Families & Friends of Santa Ana (Outstanding Community Partner Award).
John Ibson is Keynote Speaker.Event includes hors d'oevres, beverages, auction. Admission is $50 per ticket, $25 for OCEC members. RSVP EqualityAwards2012@ocequality.com or ocequality.com. Steven Lucas Fine Arts, 1945 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach CA 92651.
Oct 11 Thursday 6:30pm, Santa Ana: SaCReD Meeting @ Latino Health Access, 2nd floor. 450 W 4th St., Santa Ana
Oct 11 Thursday 7pm, Santa Ana: DeColores Queer Orange County Invites you to "Coming Out From Behind the Orange Curtain": Why is it still important to come out in Orange County? Our National Coming Out Day event 2012 @ Plaza Santa Ana, formerly French Plaza (Corner of 4th St. & French St.)
Oct 11 Thursday 7-9pm, Laguna Beach:
Laguna Beach City Council Candidate Forum
@Neighborhood Congregational Church,
340 St. Ann's Drive, Laguna Beach, 92651
There are 5 candidates vying for 2 spots, and they will all be there: Steve Dicterow, Jane Egly, Verna Rollinger, Robert Ross and Bob Whalen.
Oct 12 Friday 10am-1pm, San Juan Capistrano: Protest Columbus Day at the San Juan Capistrano Mission, 26801 Ortega Hwy contact: nauiocelotl@yahoo.com
Oct 12 Friday 1pm, Seal Beach:
Gil Garcetti: Why California needs to replace the death penalty with justice that works
@ Clubhouse 4, Seal Beach Leisure World
Those living outside Leisure World must call 562-430-1047 one day in advance to leave your name for admission.
Oct 12 Friday 6:30pm, Tustin:
Meet Steve
Please Join Me for a Backyard Social
I am hosting it for
Steve Young, State Senate Candidate, 37th District
Fun, Food, and Camaraderie!
Hosted by Sherri Loveland, 10920 Silverado Terrace, Tustin
Please RSVP to Sherri at 714,552-0333, or sherri-loveland@cox.net
Oct 12 Friday 7pm, Laguna Beach:
"The Health Care Movie"
@ Laguna Beach Democratic Club Campaign Headquarters,
1401 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, CA
w/a question and answer session afterwards w/ER physician Dr. Bill Honigman
Oct 13 Saturday 9-11am, Huntington Beach:
Jim Moreno and Ray Cordova Proudly Host a Breakfast Fundraiser for:
Sergio Contreras,
Candidate for Westminster City Council
Jamison Powers,
Candidate for Westminster School Board
Diana Carey,
Candidate for Westminster City Council
Jill Hardy,
Candidate for Huntington Beach City Council
@
5402 Bolsa Avenue,
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
A full breakfast prepared to satisfy your epicurean palate by none other than our very own Chef Conrad (Jim) Moreno
9:00 a.m. Coffee Mixer
9:30 a.m. Breakfast Served
10:00 a.m. Program
11:00 a.m. Adjourn
Breakfast = $10.00
Contribute to your favorite candidate or candidates $25.00
Oct 13 (2nd Saturday) 10am-noon, Irvine:
OC Peace Coalition General Meeting
WHERE:
The new Friends meeting house at
2091 Business Center Dr, Suite 100, Irvine 92612
Exit at MacArthur off of 405 and go towards OC Airport
Turn Left at MacArthur and go to Michelson
Turn Left at Michelson and go to the very next street (?)
Turn Left at that next street that starts with a "D" and go to Business Center Drive
Turn Right on Business Center Drive and go about 1/4 mile
2091 is on Left Hand side
Go around to the back side of the building to where the handicap parking is.
Suite 100 is off of the inside courtyard, in the center of the office complex.
WHO:
Anyone interested in educating, organizing and changing US foreign policies
promoting illegal invasions and occupations, as well as stopping the
militarization of the U.S. (High School Military Recruitment, the
brutal treatment of undocumented workers, and the criminalization of
youth, especially those of color).
We do not support any specific party but do support anyone who is
working for Peace and Justice.
Breakfast and Coffee provided!
Bring your ideas and enthusiasm!
ocpeace.org
Oct 13 Saturday 10am-4pm, Pasadena:
29th Annual Latin American Encuentro The Mexico/U.S. Border: Immigration Issues Affect Us All
sponsored by UU Service Committee, Southern California Unit
at Throop Memorial Church in Pasadena, 300 S Los Robles Ave
We are proud to feature 3 locally famous speakers:
* Blase Bonpane from KPFK Radio and Director of Office of the Americas
* Gustavo Arellano, editor of the OC Weekly, author of several books, and editor of column "Ask a Mexican"
* Norma Chinchilla, Sociology Professor at Long Beach State University, author of several books and articles about Latin America and Women
After the speakers and lunch (vegetarian options included), there will be time for breakout groups including
* DREAM students
* Immigration detention visitation and bonding out programs
* Taking Action / UU Legislative Ministry
Questions? Contact Jan Meslin at 858-395-4675 or jmeslin@cox.net
Oct 13 Saturday 11am-3pm, Anaheim: L.E.A.N. will be promoting "Peace & Understanding" amongst ALL citizens of Anaheim at La Palma Park as we work to make our city the great place we all grew up in and to make it a better place to live for our children. This will be accomplished by a simple Presentation NOT TO EXCEED 45 minutes. The only ones allowed to speak will be the Hosts and CHILDREN. This is NOT to be in any way politicized nor co-opted to promote any agenda other than healing.
Oct 13 Saturday 11am-6pm, Santa Ana:
Anti-Mall: People b4 Profit marketplace
@ El Centro Cultural, 313 N. Birch St, Santa Ana, CA 92701
The Anti-Mall serves to connect consumers with products that fit their political, moral and spiritual ideals. In accomplishing this mission we hope to successfully contribute in the expansion o
f the growing population of Conscious Consumers. We need more places to recycle and invest our money into artivist, cooperatives, businesses and projects that are truly committed to a more just economy, where workers and consumers are treated with respect and dignity
This Anti-Mall is in honor of Indigenous Peoples' Resistance Day, which is celebrated thru out the continent.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YBTAg0UhK8
Oct 13 Saturday 3pm, Fullerton:
Rally for Rands
@ Violethour Studio,
225 W. Santa Fe ave., Fullerton, 92832
Rally for the candidate that stands for Saving Coyote Hills as 100% Park, Civilian Police Oversight, and honors the voice of the people of Fullerton.
Light refreshments will be served. Bring your questions for the candidate.
Oct 13 Saturday 5:30-7pm, La Habra:
Rosie's Garage Hispanic Heritage Month Event
@ La Habra Community Center,
101 W. La Habra Boulevard,
La Habra, CA 90631
For more info: rosiesgarage.org - RGexec@aol.com - (714)626-0655
Many American children of "Mexican" ancestry were required to attend segregated schools in La Habra and elsewhere in Orange County in the 1920's, 1930's and 1940's.
By remembering and recognizing this important, and rather unknown, piece of La Habra's history, we believe it will inspire and energize our youth, family members as well as the larger community.
Join Rosie's Garage, after school tutoring program, in recognizing the students of that era by celebrating their lives and contributions to our community. Their stories are inspiring given the obstacles they overcame in the first half of the 20th Century. Join us to hear their stories and that of Keynote Speaker The Honorable Cruz Reynoso, first Hispanic California Supreme Court Justice Judge and a Wilson School Alumnus
Oct 13 Saturday 6-9:30pm, Irvine:
Reclaim Democracy OC Heist: Who Stole the American Dream
@ The New IRWD Community Meeting Room,
15500 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine, CA 92612
2nd Joint Meeting of the Orange County Chapters of Reclaim Democracy, Move-to-Amend and MoveOn
If you can, bring a healthy snack to share, we will provide hot and cold drinks. All concerned citizens are welcome; our meetings are always free and open to the public.
6:00 PM: Gathering, chatting and munching.
6:30 PM: Introduction
6:45 PM: THE HEIST: Who Stole the American Dream
8:00 PM : Discussion: what have we learned about the economic collapse of 2008? What should we do about it?
8:30 PM: Strategy Planning Session: How can you help?
9:30 P.M: Adjourn and clean-up.
RSVP: pol.moveon.org/event/wearethe99/134557
Oct 13 Saturday 7pm, Laguna Beach: Presentation on the Right Wing's "War on Women" by NOW spokesperson Lori Vandermier @ Laguna Beach Democratic Club Campaign Headquarters, 1401 S. Coast Hwy.
Oct 14 Sunday noon-2pm, Tustin:
OC Time Bank General Meeting and (Optional) Potluck
@ REI, 2962 El Camino Real
Come out and meet other time bank members, make connections, and find out what help and services others are willing to offer or requesting.
Earn 1 time dollar for bringing a non-member to the meeting.
Earn 1 time dollar for bringing a (optional) potluck dish to the meeting
We are still looking for locations to have future meetings in North Orange County and South Orange County. If you know of a location where we could meet or would like to have it where you live, please email octimebank@gmail.com. Thanks!
Christina Ellis
Co-Founder, Orange County Time Bank
http://www.oc.timebanks.org/
(949) 4-TIME-OC or (949) 484-6362
Oct 14 Sunday 12:30-5:30pm, Orange: 3rd International United Nations Association Human Rights Film Festival on Sustainability: A contract with Mother Earth Films of different lengths will be shown in the Folino Theater, 238 N. Cypress St.92866 at the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, Chapman University. The attached flyer includes the names of the films. Tickets are $15 Adults; $10 Students; $10 Seniors. Reservations are requested by calling 714.538.5689 or info@una-oc.org or by using the PayPal option available at una-oc.org. Tickets can be purchased at the door with cash or check. Reserved tickets will be available at the door for pickup.
Oct 14 Sunday 1-4pm, Irvine:
Occupy OC - Irvine 1st Anniversary
Colonel Bill Barber Park, 4 Civic Center Plaza, Gazebo 4
It's been a year since Occupy OC's huge first rally in Irvine! We've protested criminal elites, fought money in politics, too-big-to fail banking and fraudclosures, while trying to reach out to our neighbors and fellow activists to join us in creating conversational community.
We'd like to invite you and your group to join us for conversation, planning and good times at our gazebo at Bill Barber Park (by the Irvine Civic Center), Sunday Oct 14 from 1 to 3.
We'd love to have a speaker from your group share about your work and ways our goals might overlap, if you're interested.
Thanks for reading
Oct 15 Monday 6pm, Santa Ana:
Free Film: In Organic We Trust
@ Grand Central Art Center,
125 N. Broadway
The award winning and critically acclaimed documentary was shown at this year's Newport Beach Film Festival, and has since toured around the country. The film's producer, Kip Pastor, will be joining us for a Q&A session after the movie.
Memphis at the Santora will be providing gourmet classic movie fare, including an organic popcorn bar, natural sodas, and hot dogs during the film.
This event is being held in conjunction with Positively Delicious OC. For complete details please visit: http://foodweekoc.com/
[date change] Oct 15 4th Monday 7pm, Orange:
OC Democratic Central Committee Meeting
Carpenters' Union Hall, 1916 W. Chapman Ave.
The Central Committee meeting has been changed to October 15th, so that the DPOC can host a debate watch on the 22nd
Oct 16 Tuesday 2-4pm Huntington Beach; 6:30-8:30pm Costa Mesa:
We Are Wisconsin Documentary Film
With Guest Speaker Jessica Ulstad, former Political Organizer for Wisconsin American Federation of Teachers.
For more information, call 714-432-5037
2-4pm @ Golden West College, Business 111, Park in Edinger Street parking lot
6:30-8:30pm @ Orange Coast College, Student Lounge in cafeteria, Park in Lot 'A' off Fairview Rd.
Oct 16 Tuesday, 4:30-8pm Mission Viejo; 5:30pm Fountain Valley/Orange, 6pm Laguna Beach:
Presidential debate parties
The debate starts at 6pm PST, it will be held at Hofstra University in New York, and will address foreign and domestic policy. Candy Crowley from CNN will moderate.
4:30-8pm Mission Viejo: The Presidential Debate Town Meeting Format. Mini sandwiches and accompaniments. Beer & wine available. $10 per person. Located at Victory 2012 Democratic Headquarters: 27001 La Paz Road Suite 194 in Mission Viejo. Debate viewed on 55" HD TV to be raffled off on election night. RSVP needed by Sunday, Oct 14th at 7 PM. Call 949-586-4943 or email OCVICTORY2012@gmail.com
5:30pm Fountain Valley: @
18916 Brookhurst St.
5:30pm Orange: @ IBEW Local 441,
309 N. Rampart
Come join the Democratic Party of OC to watch the Obama-Romney debate happening on October 16th. We will be serving pizza and drinks. Hope to see you there!
6pm @ Laguna Beach Democratic Club Campaign Headquarters,
1401 S. Coast Hwy.
Oct 16 Tuesday 5:30pm, Costa Mesa:
Final Region 18 meeting
@ Karl Strauss Brewing Company (Meet on the outside patio), 901a South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Next week we will hold our final region 18 meeting of the year. We'll keep it short and sweet, and then watch the presidential debate.
Steve will bring his projector and screen, and we will attempt to stream the debate. (If that doesn't work, we'll watch it on the TVs.)
If you would like to present a resolution at the meeting, let me know by Monday so that I can put you on the agenda. If you submit it to me by 5pm next Monday, I am happy to make copies for you to distribute. Due to time constraints, we will not be having our usual announcements at the end of the meeting. Please bring flyers if you'd like to promote your cause, candidate, or event.
If you're planning to attend, please let us know!! We need to submit a final headcount to the restaurant next week.
[moved] Oct 16 (3rd Tuesday) 5:30-7pm, Orange:
Peace Vigil by MFSO and CODEPINK Moved to Thursday
due to the presidential debate
Oct 16 Tuesday 6:30pm, Fullerton:
3rd Annual Prayer Vigil for Immigrants in Our City
@ Wilshire Avenue Community Church,
212 E. Wilshire Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832
Come Gather with Christians from across Fullerton (and North OC) to lift up our Immigrant neighbors in prayer while seeking God's heart for His Church. Sponsored by Solidarity, Newsong NOC, Epic, and Sojourners, it's sure to be a powerful night of Church unity. For those who would like to join us as we commit the day to fasting, we will gather first at 6:30pm to break the fast and the prayer vigil will begin at 7:00pm. If you will be joining us for the light dinner, please let us know by commenting below or emailing bethanyanderson@solidarityrising.org.
Oct 16 Tuesday 6:30-9pm, Irvine:
S.A.R.A.H. is Proud to Introduce
The Felora Parsa
R.I.S.E. Initiative
Raising Inspiration, Seeding
Education
with the important documentary
To Educate A Girl
Join S.A.R.A.H.
as we welcome Unicef, UN Women
and ReGeneration
The Center for Living Peace,
4139 Campus Drive
Irvine, Ca 926112
$15.00 Donation 100% of proceeds will fund a
2 year college scholarship for a local girl at risk
Please Register at goodhappens.org
Oct 16 Tuesday 7pm, Costa Mesa: Forum on the Propositions @ Fairview Community Church, 2525 Fairview Road http://ocfairviewchurch.org
Oct 16 (3rd Tuesday) 7:30pm, Irvine:
Cousins Club of OC: "The No State Solution"
We will view a 28-minute video entitled "The No State Solution" which features Miko Peled, author of "The General's Son," Prof. Steven Zunes, and our own Jeff Warner. The video explores possible outcomes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The film maker will be present. Discussion will follow.
The address is 15500 Sand Canyon Ave, it is in the same parking lot as the Irvine Ranch Water District Offices. You would turn left when entering the parking lot off of Sand Canyon Ave. The main entrance faces the parking lot and "Community Meeting Room" is signed on the door.
It is between the 5 freeway and the 405. Get off the 5 freeway at Sand Canyon and go south to Waterworks Drive and make a U-turn. Or exit the 405 freeway at Sand Canyon and go north to Waterworks Drive. Annual Cousin Club dues are $10. We would appreciate your support for 2012 if you have not already paid
Oct 17 Wednesday noon-1:30pm & 7:30-9pm Irvine: "Why We Can't Allow The Religious Right To Ru(i)n Our Country" Stephanie Campbell, AU-OC @ Irvine UCC, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine CA 92604
Oct 17 Wednesday 7pm, Capo Beach:
Progressives of South OC "The Media in Orange County: How can we get better coverage?"
@ Agostino's By the Sea Ristorante Italiano, 34700 Coast Highway
The speakers will be Adam Townsend, Editor San Clemente Patch, Chris Prevatt, Editor Liberal OC, and Norberto Santana, Jr., Editor of Voice of OC. The Social Hour (food and drinks in the restaurant) will be 6-7 PM with the meeting starting at 7:15 in the Banquet Room. Please RSVP to scnj66@yahoo.com
Oct 17 Wednesday 7-9pm, Newport Beach:
Faith and Politics Series
@ St. Mark Presbyterian Church,
2200 San Joaquin Hills Road,
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Dr. Julia Lambert Fogg, discussing "Is Paul's Universal Christ Also Interfaith?" She is Associate Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at California Lutheran University; and Dr. Helen Slessarev-Jamir, discussing key points from her book, "Prophetic Activism: Progressive Religious Justice Movements in Contemporary America". She is the Mildred M. Hutchinson Professor of Urban Studies; Professor of Ethics, Politics, and Society of Claremont School of Theology.
The series is free and for adults only (18 or older). For further information, visit stmarkpresbyterian.org
(See also Oct 10 & Oct 24)
Oct 18 Thursday 2pm, Laguna Woods:
Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods Village. "Conversations with Dorothy Day"
performed by Sharon Halsey-Hoover. Clubhouse 1, Main Lounge.
Have you ever wanted to meet a historical person face to face? Then be sure to come to the Concerned Citizens' meeting on Thursday, October 18, at 2 pm, Clubhouse 1. You will experience a one-woman dramatic presentation of the life of Dorothy Day performed by Sharon Halsey-Hoover.
Dorothy Day, a lifelong activist for peace and justice, was first arrested at the young age of 20, back in 1917 when she was demonstrating in front of the White House to win voting rights for women. She protested every war that was waged during her lifetime, marched for civil rights in Selma, Alabama, was shot while standing guard outside the nonviolent Koininia community in segregated Georgia, and marched with farm workers and Cesar Chavez here in California. She died in 1980 at the age of 83.
As a young journalist she worked for two New York City Socialist newspapers and later co-founded The Catholic Worker, a newspaper and organization that provides Houses of Hospitality for the Homeless. The newspaper is still being published and still sells for a penny. There are now 224 Houses of Hospitality across the US and in many other countries.
The vehicle for bringing Dorothy Day alive for us, Sharon Halsey-Hoover, lives in the Village with her husband David. She has presented Dorothy Day to audiences across the country.
Don't miss this inspiring event. There is no charge and all are welcome. For entrance to the Village, please fill out the form at: http://lagunawoodsvillage.com//images/lwlagunawoods/Gate%20Clearance%20Form%20MASTER.pdf .
Information: Margaret Pearlman 949-768-11649, margaretpearlma@yahoo.com .
Oct 18 (3rd Tuesday) Thursday 5:30-7pm, Orange:
Peace Vigil by MFSO and CODEPINK
The OC chapter of Military Families Speak Out has resumed the monthly
Code Pink peace vigils at the Orange Circle in the city of Orange!
These vigils will be held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month from
5:30-7:00 pm. The Orange Circle is at the intersection of
Glassell St and Chapman Ave in Orange.
Come one - come all. Bring your friends.
We need to remind everyone that the war rages on in Afghanistan
and the current Administration has the power to bring them out
of that quagmire now! See you Tuesday Thursday night at the Traffic Circle.
Oct 18 Thursday 6pm, Garden Grove:
Latinos Living Healthy Community Briefing
@ Coastline Community College Learning Centers,
12901 Euclid St, 92840
Presented by LULAC & Pfizer Helpful Answers
Addressing the needs of the nearly 50 million Americans without health insurance is vitally important. Help us spread the word!
Join LULAC and the Latinos Living Healthy initiative on Thursday, October 18, for an informative community briefing on prescription assistance programs.
Objective: Build community awareness of patient assistance programs (free and discounted prescriptions) via a local briefing targeting key community leaders.
Target Audience: Community Health Centers, healthcare advocates, Church group leaders, service providers, social workers.
REGISTER TODAY:
Call: 916-551-1330 or Email: egarcia@lulac.org
If you have any questions, contact our local LULAC Reprentative:
Angelina Madrid: 714-867-7639, michinmadrid@gmail.com
Oct 19 Friday 3pm Orange: Proposition 37- Labeling of Genetically Engineered Food Debate @ Chapman University One University Drive, Beckman Hall RM 404 chapman.edu/scst/news-and-events/prop-37-debate.aspx
Oct 19 Friday 6-8:30pm, Laguna Beach:
The American Association of University Women - Laguna Beach Branch, The League of Women Voters of Orange Coast - Laguna Beach Unit, and the Woman's Club of Laguna Beach cordially invite you to participate in the
48th Congressional District Forum
48th Congressional District Forum
we will be sponsoring
@ City Hall Council Chambers, 505 Forest Ave.
Your participation in this event will provide an opportunity for Laguna's voters to become better acquainted with you and your views concerning the important issues facing our nation. The public will be invited to attend and will be encouraged to participate via questions they may submit in writing during the forum. The forum will be televised and rebroadcast within our community prior to the election.
Our goal is to provide a non-partisan, fair and impartial forum through which candidates for Congress may distinguish themselves for Laguna Beach's voters.
To ensure fairness, moderators are chosen from among League of Women Voters members trained for this position and residing in cities outside of Laguna Beach. The moderator will be Dr. Kay Bruce, a resident of Anaheim Hills and a member of the North OC League of Women Voters.
Please come early (5:00-5:30PM) as a full house is expected, parking is a challenge in Laguna Beach so carpooling is suggested.
Format for debate will be questions by LWV, then audience questions for the candidates will be accepted.
Post-debate get together: Steelhead Brewery, 4175 Campus Dr., Irvine, CA (across from UCI) Join us for conversation and renew friendships!
Oct 20 Saturday noon-3pm, Huntington Beach:
Greenpeace-a-palooza
@ Ellis Park, 10251 Ellis Ave
Come one, come all to a family fun day! Information, festivities, face painting for the kids and awareness about rainforest protection.
Oct 20 Saturday 2-5pm, Irvine:
CleanWaterFest: Toasting 40 Years of the Clean Water Act
@ Anthill Pub & Grille on the UC Irvine Campus
Orange County Coastkeeper invites you to join us and raise a glass in celebrating The Clean Water Act's 40th Anniversary. The Clean Water Act has been a fundamental part of improving the quality and health of rivers, lakes, and coastal waters by stopping billions of pounds of contamination from polluters. In honor of this historic event, Orange County Coastkeeper invites you to come and enjoy craft beer, live music and mingle with some of Orange County's most celebrated environmental advocates, philanthropists, and business leaders.
RSVP's will be made through Eventbrite (cleanwaterfest.eventbrite.com) or call (714) 850-1965. In order to reduce paper consumption, there will be no physical tickets, but attendees will appear on our guest list at the door.
Oct 20 Saturday 2:30pm, Rossmoor:
Military Families
Speak Out
Tie Dye Party
Fundraiser
@ 3305 Druid Lane
Please join us this Saturday for some fun while we raise a little
money to help MFSO carry on with their many actions to help end
the war. They are having a tie dye party at the lovely home of
Lorna and Skip Farnum.
Come and tie dye your MFSO t-shirt or get a new one this weekend.
See you there!
Bring a t-shirt to tie dye or buy one at the door.
$10 per person or $15 if you buy one of our t-shirts.
Snacks, Wine and Beer
Oct 20 Saturday 5pm, Santa Ana:
OSA 1 Year Occuversary Extravaganza
Please join us right before 5:00 at the Historic Old Orange County Courthouse for our Occupy Santa Ana Group Photo this Saturday October 20th! (Broadway and Civic Center)
Please bring any relevant signs that you wish. (not from a year ago please!) Anti-corporate flags etc., masks, pets? Ex girlfriends, Ex boyfriends, Ex occupiers, Occu-tourists, Saboteurs and Infiltrators pretending to be Occupiers, Occu Paranoids, Gentrified Facebook Enthusiasts, Downtown Inc. spies, SAPD parolee spies, "Original Occupiers", Irvine White-Flighters, Religious Martyrs, Pissed off Feminists, Chauvinists pretending to be Feminists, Closet Heterosexuals, Fashion Activists, Occu Drama Queens, Victims of AGEISM, Self Promoting Artists, Self Promoting Village Activists, Blondes that stick out like sore thumbs, Latinos that are afraid to be scene in public with Occupiers, Guilty-Self Hating 1%ers, People that like to hide in their apartments and conduct "Heist", Aspiring Family Therapists, Women in Binders, Men in drag that look like Genie Mop and Glow guys. etc etc.
Then we are heading over to the New Guy's place and parking lot. (Cheech's Roommate Joey Von Pants) for a Sunset BBQ Party! yahoo! @ "STudio ARtificial" in the Blue Lot, East Village Downtown Santa Ana. Bring your fridge leftovers and some veggies or meat to cook. and beer.
Oct 21 Sunday 1-3pm, Anaheim:
Anti-Police Brutality March
La Palma Park, Anaheim
On Harbor + La Palma st.
March at 2:00 Rally at 3:00
1:00 assembly at Pearson Park
1:00 assembly at Anna Drive
1. Stop the killing.
2. Stop racial profiling.
3. Stop the beatings.
4. Stop the mass incarcerations.
5. Stop the corrupt Police Association,
District Attorneys and Judiciary System.
Teresa Smith
714-299-8121
Theresa@leanetwork.org
Oct 21 Sunday 4-6pm, Santa Ana:
You are invited to a free screening of Gen Silent
@ Church of the Foothills,
19211 Dodge Ave.,
Santa Ana 92705
In the documentary meet Lawrence, a gay older man searching for a nursing home where he can openly hold hands with his partner, as well as openly and lovingly care for him. As we watch the challenges these and others in the LGBT community face, we are offered new hope as impassioned people step forward to improve their lives, and the lives of those who love them.
Free refreshments and information on local resources.
To attend, email your RSVP to GenSilentOC@cox.net. Include your name and the number of people in your party.
Oct 21 Sunday 4:30pm, Costa Mesa:
CFI Lecture: "The Threat to the Supreme Court: The Presidential Election and the Future of Church/State Separation" Eddie Tabash
Chair, Center for Inquiry-L.A.
@ Costa Mesa Community Center,
1845 Park Ave.
Admission - Friends of the Center: Free; Public: $8; Students, SOS members: $4
meetup.com/Backyard-Skeptics/events/86277442
Oct 22 Monday 4:30-8pm Mission Viejo; 5-7:30pm Irvine; 5:30pm Orange:
OC Obama-Romney Debate Parties
4:30-8pm Mission Viejo: The Presidential Debate on Foreign Policy. Taco bar. Beer & wine available. $10 per person. Located at Victory 2012 Democratic Headquarters: 27001 La Paz Road Suite 194 in Mission Viejo. Debate viewed on 55" HD TV to be raffled off on election night. RSVP needed by Saturday, Oct 20th at 7 PM. Call 949-586-4943 or email OCVICTORY2012@gmail.com
5-7:30pm Irvine: Democratic Headquarters, University Center,
Unit B146, Across from 24 Hour Fitness, 4245 Campus Drive,
5:30pm Orange: Come join the Democratic Party of Orange County for the next Obama-Romney debate. We will be serving pizza and drinks. Hope to see you there! The debate starts at 6pm PST, it will be held at Lynn University in Florida, and will address foreign policy. Bob Schieffer from CBS will moderate.
Location: IBEW Local 441: 309 N. Rampart, Orange, CA.
Oct 22 Monday 5-7:30pm, Anaheim:
National Day of Protest against Police/Migra Brutality
Join us in our 11th annual National Day of Protest against Police/Migra Brutality in Orange County. We will gather in front of the Anaheim Police Department at 5:00pm in order to call attention to the eight people killed this year alone in Anaheim. We also want to remember that Anaheim led the nation in putting federal immigration agents in the local police station in a pilot program in 1996. This move has prevented undocumented victims of crimes from reporting them and rewarded criminals.
At 5:30 we will march to Betsy Ross Elementary School (Walnut & Santa Ana Blvd.) where a forum for Anaheim city council candidates will be held. We will attend the Forum from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Light snacks and child care will be provided.
1. Stop the killing!
2. Stop the racial profiling!
3. Stop the beatings!
4. Stop the mass incarcerations!
5. Stop the corrupt police associations, DA, judicial system and prison industrial complex!
6. Stop the immigration checkpoints, sweeps and presence in local law enforcement!
7. Peace in the streets!
8. Equal rights for all!
Oct 22 Monday 6-7:30pm, Anaheim: City Council Candidates Forum @ Betsy Ross Elementary, 535 South Walnut St. (corner of Walnut and Santa Ana Blvd.)
Oct 23 Tuesday 1:30-3:30pm, Santa Ana: OC Immigration Coalition meeting @ SEIU 721, 1651 E. 4th Street (corner of 4th and Lyon) Suite 120
Oct 23 Tuesday 1-5pm/5-6:45pm, Irvine:
Clinton Rally at UCI to Stump for Battleground California Congressional Candidates
Volunteers who show up early to call Democratic voters will receive a special credential giving them access to a preferred viewing area near the stage to hear President Clinton speak.
fs3.formsite.com/CADEM2011/form72/index.html
Clinton will be speaking in 100 Bren Events Center at 5pm
Doors will open at 4:30, Admission to the venue will be given to the first 5 thousand people
Oct 23 Tuesday 7-9pm, Costa Mesa:
ACLU OC Chapter
@ Fairview Community Church,
2525 Fairview Rd.
(714)545-4610
You are cordially invited to join us for our
Welcome Back ACLU of Southern CA Orange County Chapter
With Guest Speaker Hector Villagra, Executive Director of the ACLU of So CA
To Discuss the Current Issues Facing Orange County and How You Can Help
Oct 23 (4th Tuesday) 7-9pm, Westminster:
OC Peace Coalition general meeting
ocpeace.org
WHERE:
Spires Restaurant,
13030 Goldenwest,
Westminster
WHO:
All interested people are invited, especially anyone who might
represent one of our member organizations.
We're likely to be planning for tabling, future actions,
or whatever business people want to bring up
(excluding any specific support of candidates or political parties).
Please bring your ideas, and be ready to step up and participate.
Oct 24 Wednesday 11am-2pm, Irvine:
Women For: OC - One Person Can Make a Difference - Women of the Wells
@
Irvine Ranch Water District Duck Club,
5 Riparian View, Irvine, 92612
Free and open to the public. Men are cordially invited.
For recorded information: 714-590-7804 womenforoc@aol.com womenfororangecounty.org
Oct 24 Wednesday 5pm, Santa Ana:
Mayoral Town Hall Prep
On Friday, Oct. 26 the youth of Orange County will have the opportunity to engage in a Town Hall with the candidates running for Mayor of Santa Ana. This is a first-ever event, and the youth will have an opportunity to directly ask the candidates questions about their plans and policies if elected. This is an awesome opportunity to practice civic engagement and make your voices heard. We also know that if no one from the LGBTQ youth community attends, the issues and concerns that impact our community will not be addressed.
On Wednesday at 5:00 pm, the youth from multiple Santa Ana Building Healthy Communities groups, will meet to prepare for the event. The event is being organized by The Voice of OC in collaboration with SABHC. There will press and media coverage on Friday and we want to make sure that the LGBTQ youth of Orange County are loud and visible.
at the Voice of OC office in the Santora Building, 207 N. Broadway Suite H
Oct 24 Wednesday 5:30-7:30pm, Irvine:
Women In Leadership: Rally On The Roof
@ Hyundai Building,
3161 Michelson
Our always-fun Pre-Election Party on the roof-top patio of the Hyundai Building where we eat, chat and cheer on all of our endorsed candidates.
womeninleadership.com/events/?calendar_day=2012-10-24
Oct 24 Wednesday 7-9pm, Newport Beach:
Faith and Politics: Dr. David Matson "The (Non)-Political Jesus: Challenging the Three P's of So-Called Progressive Christianity"
@ St. Mark Presbyterian Church,
2200 San Joaquin Hills Road,
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Dr. Matson is the author of "Household Conversion Narratives in Acts: Pattern and Interpretation", and is Professor of Biblical Studies at Hope International University.
The series is free and for adults only (18 or older). For further information, visit stmarkpresbyterian.org
(See also Oct 10 & Oct 17)
[date change] Oct 25 Thursday 7-8:30am, Santa Ana:
Orange County Recruitment Awareness Project (OC-RAP)
needs volunteers
on Friday
Oct 25 Thursday 8:30am, Irvine:
California Public Utilities Commission "Voting Meeting":
Agenda includes opening an investigation into issues raised by the extended outage of San Onofre Nuclear Plant Units 2 and 3. The meeting gives those affected by the San Onofre Nuclear Power Plant an opportunity to address all of the Commissioners. While the meeting starts at 9am, supporters of the Keep San Onofre Shut Coalition to arrive by 8:30am and check in by 8:45 am to speak during the meeting. Please attend to show support for a CPUC investigation into the financial aspects concerning the future of San Onofre, for ratepayer protection from unwarranted expenses and a clear choice about investing in clean, safe and sustainable alternatives.
See Shut Down San Onofre on facebook and shutdownsanonofre.org
Irvine City Council, Council Chambers, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92606.
Oct 25 Thursday 5:30-8pm, Newport Beach: Newport Beach Women's Democratic Club newportbeachwomensdemocraticclub.com/Schedule__Calendar_.html Nick Anas, OC Dem Exec. Dir: Election info: precinct walking, door hangers, local races, phone banks, etc. @ Mary Piekert's Home, 811 Kings Road, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Oct 25 Thursday 6pm, Tustin:
OC Green Drinks
@ Earthly Juices, 664 El Camino Real
Earthly Juices' mission is "to heal the body, mind and soul of humanity - one fresh juice at a time." They use sustainable, organic ingredients in all their products.
OC Green Drinks events are casual and agenda-free; they're just a great forum in which Orange County's growing demographic of eco-conscious professionals can have a drink, spark up a 'green' conversation and not be met with a blank look.
ocgreendrinks.org
Oct 26 Friday 7-8:306:30-8am, Santa Ana:
Orange County Recruitment Awareness Project (OC-RAP)
needs volunteers
for 90 minutes leafleting
in the Santa Ana area.
For more information email contact@oc-rap.org
or call Al White 949-492-0571
[update] Oct 27 Saturday 8:30am-2:15pm, Newport Beach:
2012 Caring for Creation Conference
St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 2200 San Joaquin Hills Road, Newport Beach
ocice.org/2012_caring_for_creation_conference
Keynote Address:
Duane Elgin
Break Out Sessions:
Duane Elgin - Great Transition Stories
John Diaz - Responsible Technology: Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) & your Right to Know
Allis Druffel & Bob Siebert - Solar Power and Energy Efficiency: Practical Examples and Resources for Congregations
Deborah Strunk - Intergenerational Nature Experiences: Using the "Growing Up Wild" Curriculum with Your Children & Grandchildren
Mark Tabbert & John Goodman, Ph.D. - Corporate Rights & Wrongs...At an Environmental Conference?
Dr. Tom English - What Can We Do About Global Climate Change
Oct 27 Saturday 2pm, Orange: Celebración del Día de los Muertos @ Cementerio del Santo Sepulcro, 7845 Santiago Canyon Rd. (714)282-3050
Oct 27 Saturday 3-5pm, San Juan Capistrano:
Ecotoberfest!
@ The Ecology Center,
32701 Alipaz St.
beer talk and tasting with local brewmaster Daniel Love of Mother Earth Brew Co. (Vista, CA). Hear from an expert about making award winning, sustainably produced beers, the importance of the "Drink Local!" movement, and taste a unique collection of Mother Earth's finest.
Ticket prices:
Members - $15
Non-Members - $25
Sign up at theecologycenter.org
Oct 27 Saturday 7pm, Long Beach:
Conscious Cinema proudly presents "Genetic Roulette" The Gamble of Our Lives
A film by bestselling author Jeffrey Smith
Never before seen evidence points to genetically engineered foods as a major contributor to rising disease rates in the U.S. population, especially among children. Gastrointestinal disorders, allergies, inflammatory diseases, and infertility are just some of the problems implicated in humans, pets, livestock and lab animals that eat genetically modified soybeans and corn.
Monanto's strong arm tactics, the FDA's fraudulent policies, and how the USDA ignores a growing health emergency are also laid bare. This sometimes shocking film may change your diet, help you protect your family, and accelerate the consumer tipping point against genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
Donation: $5.00
Hellada Gallery,
117 Linden Ave.,
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 435-5232
consciouscinema.webs.com
Conscious Cinema: Without Awareness, There Can Be No Peace
Oct 28 Sunday 11am Irvine/Laguna Beach; noon Huntington Beach; 1pm Laguna Niguel:
MoveOn 10 Days to Win Call Parties
11am Irvine: moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=134734
11am Laguna Beach: pol.moveon.org/event/callparty5/135434
noon Huntington Beach: pol.moveon.org/event/callparty5/134886
1pm Laguna Niguel: pol.moveon.org/event/callparty5/135221
Oct 29 Monday 5pm, Irvine: Poll monitors needed in Orange County You'll need to attend a 90-minute training to volunteer. Times and locations of those trainings are on the signup form: commoncause.org/ca/OCIP (See also Oct 30)
Oct 29 Monday 5:30-7:30, Santa Ana:
Our Queer Histories of Struggle
with Rafa Solorzano
@ The Center Orange County,
1605 N. Spurgeon St.
Youth Empowered to Act (YETA) invites Orange County Youth, age 14 - 24, to create a better tomorrow as we build a powerful youth movement in Orange County. You are invited to join YETA for a series of workshops where we will discuss the need to build power within our communities, specifically youth power. These trainings will be conducted by community organizer Rafael Solorzano together with youth leaders from YETA. The trainings will help identify and engage YETA youth leaders and build a Queer Youth Movement in Orange County.
Meetings are at 5:30 every Monday. Join us!
Oct 30 Tuesday 3pm & 6:30pm, Orange: Poll monitors needed in Orange County You'll need to attend a 90-minute training to volunteer. Times and locations of those trainings are on the signup form: commoncause.org/ca/OCIP (See also Oct 29)
Oct 30 Tuesday 7pm, Irvine: PDA Orange County Chapter GENERAL MEETING @ Democratic Party Headquarters, 4255 Campus Dr. Irvine, CA 92612 Dr Bill Honigman c: 949-246-6283
Oct 31 Wednesday 10am-12:30pm, Fullerton: CSU General Flash Mob for Higher Education Aloha Java Café CSU Fullerton (outdoors between Humanities and University Hall) 800 N. State College Wear: Red shirts and bring drums!
Oct 31 Wednesday 10am-4:30pm, Anaheim: Issa Rally We are bringing at least 56 people to Vista CA on Halloween to picket the office of Darrell Issa. He is campaigning in his district and should be there. We are leaving on a bus from the SWCAL office at 1251 N Tustin Ave, Anaheim, CA 92807 at 10 am. We will return to our union office at 4:30 p.m. We will bring enough refreshments, signs, banners, bullhorn, chant sheets, informational flyers and other materials for over 100 participants to protest postal privatization. We will have atleast one congressional candidate on board. Some media will travel with us and we have contacted other media to be on site. (see attached press release) Please join us! Thanks Kevin 714-396-1073
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Nov 1 Thursday 11am, Laguna Hills:
Human rights groups will hold a protest at Mimi Walters' office on 24031 El Toro Road
(It's right near the Laguna Hills City Hall on the corner of El Toro and Paseo de Valencia.) Organized by The Center OC and The Orange County Gay and Lesbian Services Center, the protest will spotlight Walters' shameful record on human rights and equality, as well as her numerous ethical issues.
Nov 1 Thursday 6-8pm, Irvine: OTI5 Welcome Back @ Crystal Cove Auditorium in the UCI Student Center Please join the returning UCI Students as they share perspectives and anecdotes from their recent Olive Tree Initiative Trip to the Middle East
Nov 2 (1st Friday) 7-9pm, Orange:
Moving Pictures: Friday Night Film Series "The World According to Monsanto"
http://www.responsibletechnology.org/resources/wam-showing-guide
Monsanto is a world leader in industrial agriculture, providing the seeds for 90 percent of the world's genetically modified crops. Once a chemical company based in the
US, Monsanto has transformed into an international life sciences company, aiming to solve world hunger and protect the environment. Filmmaker Marie-Monique Robin, however,
exposes the company's troubling past, in her recent film, The World According to Monsanto. In an interview with The Real News Network, she discusses Monsanto's controversial practices from a producer of PCBs and
Agent Orange to genetically modified seeds and related herbicides. Starting from the Internet over a period of three years Robin has collected material for her documentary, going on to numerous interviews with people of very different backgrounds. She traveled
widely, from Latin America, to Asia, through Europe and the
United States, to personally interview farmers and people in influential positions.
There will also be a discussion on Proposition 37 led by Sue Niese from Right To Know Campaign, Yes on Prop 37. Proposition 37 would allow consumers to make informed choices about the food they eat.
Event is Free of Charge
St. Joseph Center, Mother Louis Room,
480 South Batavia St, Orange 92868.
http://sistersofstjosephorange.org/OUR_MINISTRIES/justice/film-series.php
6:30-7:00 P.M.: Gathering & Refreshments
7:00-9:00 P.M.: Film & Discussion
RSVP: (714) 633-8121 Ext. 7716
Justice@csjorange.org
Nov 3 Saturday 9am, Irvine: Protest in Support of Niko Black, against Wells Fargo that illegally evicted from her home @ Wells Fargo Bank, 14211 Jeffrey Rd. orangejuiceblog.com/2012/11/breaking-news-on-garden-grove-cancer-victim-niko-black-and-her-fight-to-get-her-home-back-from-wells-fargo
Nov 3 Saturday 9am-2pm, Anaheim: Rise Up Anaheim! Community Walks-Get-Out-The-Vote Campaign Join OCCORD Saturday and Tuesday to turn out more than 4,000 newly registered and occasional voters. Lunch will be provided. Please email ctezcatipoca@occord.org if you will be joining us so we can accommodate food and logistics for all volunteers. Location: 13252 Garden Grove Blvd., Ste. 209, Garden Grove 92843. (See also Nov 6)
Nov 3 Saturday, 11am Orange; noon Anaheim/Irvine; 1pm Fullerton:
MoveOn Call Parties
(See also Nov 4)
11am Orange: pol.moveon.org/event/callparty6/135649
noon Anaheim: pol.moveon.org/event/callparty6/135658
noon Irvine: pol.moveon.org/event/callparty6/135578
1pm Fullerton: pol.moveon.org/event/callparty6/135639
Nov 3 Saturday noon-3pm, Santa Ana: Planned Parenthood "Get Out The Vote" Phone Banks Can you spare a few hours to help us out at one of our election phone banks? SAT 11/3: 12-3PM SUN 11/4: 12-3PM MON 11/5: 6-9PM TUES 11/6 10am-5pm Food will be provided. Please RSVP to any of our volunteer dates by e-mailing publicaffairs@pposbc.org or calling (714) 397-1170.
Nov 3 Saturday noon, Santa Ana:
OC Industrial Workers of the World Meeting
@ 316 South Cypress Ave, Santa Ana, CA
This meeting is open to all local Wobblies and anyone interested in joining the organization.
Nov 3 Saturday 1-10pm, Santa Ana:
10th Annual Noche de Altares
4th & Birch Street, Downtown Santa Ana
nochedealtares.org
Altar Makers Wanted!
Take part in this unforgettable community event by participating as an
altar builder in the 10th Annual Noche de Altares! Build an altar
Take part in this unforgettable community event by participating as an
altar builder in the 10th Annual Noche de Altares! Build an altar
dedicated to a loved one or to bring awareness to a social issue.
Being an altar maker is a big responsibility! Please enlist the help of
family & friends, as it is a long day! Please do not sign up unless you
are sure that you can make a whole day commitment, as altars must stay up
until 10 pm.
*New this year: To offset the costs of trash generated by the altars, we
are asking for at least a $20 tax-deductible donation. Please mail
reservation form and a check made payable to Noche de Altares.
Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis and we do get full!
Sorry, no refunds after you have made your reservation. You will receive
email confirmation of your altar reservation after it is received.
Nov 3 Saturday 1:30pm, Irvine: Americans United for Separation of Church and State: "Article VI" a film produced by Ralph Reed supporting article VI of the Constitution that prohibits a religious test for any office in the United States. Created to challenge the right wing backlash against a Mormon candidate in 2008.
Nov 3 Saturday 5:30pm, Anaheim:
CAIR California Greater Los Angeles Area 16th Annual Banquet. Upholding our Constitution, Defending our Faith
@ Anaheim Conv. Ctr, 800 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim 92802
features Michael Ratner, Esq., Center for Constitutional Rights and Imam Siraj Wahhaj, Imam of At-Taqwa Masjid in New York and leader of Muslim Alliance in North America. Tickets are $50 per person, $85 after Oct. 27 if available; $450 for table of 10. Reg. at 5:30; dinner & program at 6:30. RSVP 714/776-1847 or online at cairlabanquet.com. Childcare $15 per child 6mos-12yrs.
Nov 3 Saturday 6-10pm, Santa Ana:
2nd Annual Dream Art Exhibit
@ Libreria Martinez,
216 N. Broadway,
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Orange County DREAM Team supports and advocates the right of undocumented students of all
nationalities, sexual orientations, and religions. This event will showcase the artistic
talents of dreamers as well as help them raise funds to further their educational and
artistic goals.
For more information: Victor 714-418-3857
dreamartshow@yahoo.com
Nov 3 Saturday 7pm, Long Beach:
Conscious Cinema
proudly presents
American Blackout
a film by Ian Inaba
@ The Village Grind Coffeehouse,
443 E. 1st St.,
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 432-4033
We have all heard how George W. Bush stole the presidential elections in 2000 and 2004. How did he do it, and who helped him? Why did the African American communities in Florida and Ohio claim to be disenfranchised during those elections? This documentary answers these questions, as well as covering how the Republican Party disrupted the political career of former Democratic Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney, a black woman who asked tough questions of Bush and Cheney when she was a member of Congress. We are just days away from election 2012. Please join us to see this important documentary.
FREE Raffle: We are doing a raffle to give away a copy of "American Blackout" to the lucky winner!
Donation: $5.00
Conscious Cinema: Without awareness, there can be no peace.
Nov 4 (1st Sunday) 7:30am-5pm, Huntington Beach:
Arlington West Memorial
We are still deployed and fighting in Afghanistan in America's longest war, so there will be another Arlington West in Huntington Beach. Please help if you can but if your schedule doesn't permit that please consider coming by to visit if that's possible.
Volunteers meet at the beach (6th st. north of the pier) at 7:30AM to help unload the trailer and setup the crosses and other material, and/or come by 5:00PM to help take it down and put it away.
In spite of the far too many years, we are as dedicated as ever to doing what we can to keep the costs of these conflicts in front of the public, to continue this display, forum and venue, and to promote the cause of peace, while honoring those that serve and particularly those that have been sacrificed. We do this while also fighting for full and proper benefits and care for our returning and past veterans. We cannot let the public forget that many of our nation's sons and daughters, husbands and wives, and even fathers and mothers, are still daily struggling and risking life half a world away.
Please consider helping, or at least visiting, as we again setup our memorial on the sands of Huntington Beach(at sixth street) to give thanks to and to honor those who have served our country and particularly those that made the ultimate sacrifice. We must continue to remind the public of this ongoing conflicts and their costs to our nation and its families, and also to continue to talk to, support and help the many Marines, Soldiers, Sailors, Veterans, family members and concerned others that come by.
Volunteers are needed this month and guests are always very much welcome. As usual we will be at 6th Street (north of pier and of Main Street) Huntington Beach on the beach. Display should be up from 8AM to 5:00PM. Please come visit and, if you can, PLEASE come to help with setup and/or breakdown. In addition to the moving display and great people and the beach itself, we will have a selection of books and peace supplies for small (or large) donations. We often have many great people visiting and great conversations going on.
We need to know that we have enough veteran members willing to staff it all day and enough help to get it setup and taken down. If you can help, please reply to this email as soon as you can confirm your plans for Sunday.
It is important that we hear from veteran members and other volunteers soon to know what coverage we will have for the day. Please let us know what hours you can expect to be present.
VOLUNTEERS:
We usually need the most help in the morning, though both morning and evening are critical.
We meet up at the beach around/after 7:20 and start the setup of the field of crosses and other items. Depending upon number of helpers this can take 30 minutes or over two hours. "Many hands make for light and fast work". Take down goes much quicker than setup. We will likely start breakdown at about 5:00PM and hopefully have everything back in the trailer before 5:30.
Please let us know if you are coming this Sunday by replying to ocvfpaw@gmail.com, but you, of course, are most welcome without replying first.
Nov 4 Sunday noon-3pm, Santa Ana: Planned Parenthood "Get Out The Vote" Phone Banks Can you spare a few hours to help us out at one of our election phone banks? SAT 11/3: 12-3PM SUN 11/4: 12-3PM MON 11/5: 6-9PM TUES 11/6 10am-5pm Food will be provided. Please RSVP to any of our volunteer dates by e-mailing publicaffairs@pposbc.org or calling (714) 397-1170.
Nov 4 Sunday noon-5pm, Anaheim:
Really Really Free Market
@ La Palma Park
The Really, Really Free Market (RRFM) movement is a horizontally-organized collective of individuals who form a temporary market based on an alternative gift economy. The RRFM movement aims to counteract capitalism in a proactive way. It holds as a major goal to build a community based on sharing resources, caring for one another and improving the collective lives of all.
Nov 4 Sunday, 10am Mission Viejo; Noon Irvine; 1pm Laguna Niguel; 2pm Fullerton:
MoveOn Call Parties
(See also Nov 3)
10am Mission Viejo: pol.moveon.org/event/callparty6/134645
Noon Irvine: pol.moveon.org/event/callparty6/135789
1pm Laguna Niguel pol.moveon.org/event/callparty6/135227
2pm Fullerton: pol.moveon.org/event/callparty6/133071
Nov 5 Monday 11am-1pm, Laguna Woods:
Street Rally
@ El Toro Rd & Paseo De Valencia
(for Obama, No on 32, Save Medicare, Be Sure to Vote Tomorrow -- whatever you wish to put on your sign)
Stay off the grass
Don't park in the Chase parking lot
Nov 5 Monday 6-9pm, Santa Ana: Planned Parenthood "Get Out The Vote" Phone Banks Can you spare a few hours to help us out at one of our election phone banks? SAT 11/3: 12-3PM SUN 11/4: 12-3PM MON 11/5: 6-9PM TUES 11/6 10am-5pm Food will be provided. Please RSVP to any of our volunteer dates by e-mailing publicaffairs@pposbc.org or calling (714) 397-1170.
Nov 6 Tuesday 7am-8pm, statewide:
ELECTION DAY: Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Ballots will be centrally counted at the Registrar of Voters' office
ocvote.com/voting/current-election-info/2012-presidential-general-election-info
[Editor's personal ballot recommendations]
PROP 30 - YES
PROP 31 - NO
PROP 32 - NO
PROP 33 - NO
PROP 34 - YES
PROP 35 - NO
PROP 36 - YES
PROP 37 - YES
PROP 38 - leave blank
PROP 39 - YES
PROP 40 - YES
Other recommendations:
fclca.org/legislative-issues/ballot-propositions.html
couragecampaign.org/VoterGuide
aclunc.org/legislation/ca_propositions/index.shtml
aauw-ca.org/index.cfm/go/pages.view/page/public-policy-2
churchimpact.org
org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=LXCNAKScK7avmLgu%2Bvv4debc9cF9bsov
ca.lwv.org/ballot-recommendations
Nov 6 Tuesday 8am-1pm & 3:30-8:30pm, Anaheim: Rise Up Anaheim! Community Walks-Get-Out-The-Vote Campaign Join OCCORD Saturday and Tuesday to turn out more than 4,000 newly registered and occasional voters. Lunch will be provided. Please email ctezcatipoca@occord.org if you will be joining us so we can accommodate food and logistics for all volunteers. Location: 13252 Garden Grove Blvd., Ste. 209, Garden Grove 92843. (See also Nov 3)
Nov 6 Tuesday 10am-5pm, Santa Ana: Planned Parenthood "Get Out The Vote" Phone Banks Can you spare a few hours to help us out at one of our election phone banks? SAT 11/3: 12-3PM SUN 11/4: 12-3PM MON 11/5: 6-9PM TUES 11/6 10am-5pm Food will be provided. Please RSVP to any of our volunteer dates by e-mailing publicaffairs@pposbc.org or calling (714) 397-1170.
Nov 6 Tuesday 7pm, Westminster:
Please join us at our monthly Military Families Speak Out meeting.
We will plan for the Long Beach Veterans Day Parade Nov 10 and our tabling opportunity there, get a report from Lorna about the tie dye fundraiser and find out more about the teen memorial as well as make plans for post election activities to bring our troops home. Free copies of the latest VFP publication The War Crimes Times will be available. You can still buy your MFSO tee shirt at the meeting and have it tie dyed if you wish.
Spires Restaurant,
13030 Goldenwest Ave.,
Westminster - right under the 22 freeway at Goldenwest and Garden Grove Blvd. Right next to the Motel 6. We have the private room.
Pat Alviso & Jeff Merrick
Military Families Speak Out
Orange County & South Bay Chapter
www.mfsooc.org
562-833-8035
Support Our Troops
Bring Them Home Now!
Take Care of Them After They Get Home
Nov 7 Wednesday 6:15pm, Costa Mesa: Democracy for America-Orange County monthly meeting, featuring Nick Anas, Executive Director of DPOC. We will meet on our regular date - the first Wednesday of November. That's November 7. Time: 6:15pm for social; 7:15pm for meeting. Place: Karl Strauss Brewery, 901 South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa (Metropointe Shopping Ctr). Agenda: We will celebrate wins and the tremendouse efforts locally, across the state and nationally to stand up for the people and progressive values. Guest speaker: Nick Anas, Executive Director of the Democratic Party of Orange County with an analysis of election results and an update on the local Democratic Party's bright future in Orange County as we continue to work to turn OC blue. Social at 6:15pm; meeting starts at 7:15pm. Karl Strauss Brewery, 901 South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa (Metropointe). Contact Susan Kopicki at sckopicki@gmail.com.
Nov 7 Wednesday 7pm, Santa Ana:
Copwatch Santa Ana
@ El Centro Cultural de México, 313 N. Birch St.
You're invited to come participate in our general meeting/discussion regarding the police state in our hood. We'll be sharing our experiences as well as bringing up possible solutions to the problems in our communities that have resulted from criminalization by the police. We will also have a skill-share section showing people how to check a cop.
Some of the programs we have that you can help out with:
Checkpoint Actions
Community Workshops (know your rights, How to Copwatch, Kids puppet show, etc.)
Community Patrol
Table at Events
Copwatch Santa Ana Zine
Agents of the state (especially the Santa Ana Police Department) are NOT welcomed.
Nov 8 Thursday noon, Irvine: Take Back UCI: Protest the Cuts! at the flag polls
Nov 8 Thursday 6pm, Irvine:
Rainbow Festival & Conference 2012 - Remembering The Past: A History of Activism
@ Dr. Joseph L. White Conference Room, Cross-Cultural Center, UCI
The Cross-Cultural Center has been shaped by the advocacy and activism efforts of students. Join us and learn from the Cross-Cultural Center Alumni and friends about their efforts in shaping the CCC community. Hear their personal stories and reflection about the history of their time. Free Dinner will be provided!
Co-Sponsors: Alyansa ng mga Kababayan: FUSION, Kababayan, PASS, PUSO, Asian Pacific Student Association, Black Studnet Union, Black Educated Men, Cambodian Awareness Organization, Chinese Association, Ethiopian Student Association, Hmong Studnet Association, Teochew Association, Tomo no Kai, Southeast Asian Student Association
(See also Nov 14)
Nov 8 Thursday 7pm, Laguna Beach:
Transition Laguna Beach Planning Session
@ Neighborhood Congregational Church,
340 St. Anns
Please join for a 2013 TLB Planning Session. Some of the topics we are considering for next year are:
- Growing Food locally
- Canning and Preserving your harvest
- Emergency Preparedness
- Water Expo (graywater, cisterns, etc)
- Permaculture - Creating a backyard Food Forest
- Post Petroleum Mobility
- Patriots Parade (Public Awareness & Fun)
- Earth Day Festival (Outreach)
- Harvest Celebration and more
Everybody and anybody interested in participating and helping co-create Transition Laguna Beach's 2013 events is invited.
http://us4.campaign-archive1.com/?u=0e0d3a4e0cdcc00ad5932ea99&id=4f19ea6cfb
Nov 10 Saturday 8:30-10am, Long Beach:
OC Peace Coalition meeting/Veterans Day Parade
Since OCPC's regular 2nd Saturday meeting coincides with Veterans Day,
our meeting will be the Long Beach Veterans Day Parade
Let's All March in the Veterans Day
Parade in Long Beach
Military Families Speak Out (MFSO) and
Veterans for Peace (VFP) and their
supporters are invited to participate in
this year's Veterans Day Parade in
Long Beach on November 10, 2012
To march in this year's Long Beach Veterans Day
Parade on Saturday Nov 10, meet up with our
groups between 8:30 and 9:45 AM on Atlantic Ave.
between Harding and Artesia (look for our banners
and flag) wear your MFSO or VFP t-shirt. If you do
not have one, we have some on hand.
As we will be honoring our family members in the
military and those who have served this country
with honor NO signs on any kind will be allowed.
Please call 562-833-8035 or email
mfsooc@earthlink.net
Nov 10 Saturday 8:30am-4pm, Fullerton:
Gay Straight Alliance Summit 2012
@ California State University, Fullerton,
800 N. State College Blvd.
docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDhLQmZDbFRJM3VBUnhvOWZaNGlYdVE6MQ
If you are interested in participating in this Summit you must be a youth between the ages of 13-20. This a great opportunity for you to network with other local youth. We must continue to build a strong LGBTQ youth community in order to make the change we deserve.
Nov 10 Saturday 10:30am, Dana Point:
Capo Bay Area
League of Women Voters Mtg DREAMers
@ Dana Point Library, 33841 Niguel Rd, Dana Point
Minerva Gomez, co-founder of the Orange County DREAM team, now an organizer with OCCCO, the Orange County Congregation Community Organization,
will be our guest speaker, along with two students who qualify for President Obama's recent deferred action for DREAMers.
You will hear their stories and the following issues discussed:
* What does it mean to be a DREAMer?
* How the DREAM movement has changed in the last decade
* Restrictions in CA DREAM Act and President Obama's Deferred Action have left out many DREAMers
* Qualifying versus Non-qualifying DREAMers
* New laws: their impact, benefits, and consequences
Nov 10 Saturday 7pm, Fullerton: Reclaim Democracy Victory Pot Luck Party Rather than meet at the Water District Community Room in Irvine this month, we would like to invite you to a victory celebration party @ Matthew's House near CalState Fullerton PHONE: 714-992-4842 CELL: 714-624-1453 EMAIL: LJVician@hotmail.com RSVP to this WEB address (and please include what you plan to bring and your phone number in case we need to adjust the potluck menu): pol.moveon.org/event/meeting/136072 (the address will be given when you RSVP)
Nov 10 Saturday 7pm, Irvine:
Groundwater & Climate Change in The Middle East, Next Threat or Chance for Cooperation?
with Middle East experts from the Arava Institute, Eco Peace/Friends of the Earth Middle East, Youth Environment Education Peace Initiative & the Abraham Fund Initiative.
The event will be moderated by David Feldman, Chair of UCI Dept. of Planning, Policy and Design. Presented by Olive Tree Initiative in cooperation The Center for Unconventional Security Affairs by UC Irvine, The Center for Citizen Peacebuilding at UCI, UCI Environment Institute, University of CA Center for Hydrologic Modeling. Reception 7-7:30pm; presentation from 7:30-9:30pm.
Beckman Center, 100 academy Way, Irvine CA 92617. RSVP by Oct. 31 to agrubb@uci.edu or at 949/824-9062.
Nov 11 Sunday noon-2pm, Huntington Beach: Ring the Bells: A Celebration of Armistice Day Join with ENOUGH!, Veterans For Peace, and Move To Amend for a CELEBRATION OF ARMISTICE DAY Armistice Day was declared as "a day dedicated to the cause of world peace." in honor of Veteran's day, a partial reading of all the lives lost as well as speakers with MTA & VFP At Main St. and PCH S/W corner
Nov 11 Sunday 1-3pm, Mission Viejo:
Orientation/Training for
Friends of Orange County Detainees
@ Tapestry Unitarian Universalist Congregation,
23436 Madero Drive #140
We are a group of caring people who visit immigration detainees in Orange County Jails. Although started here with Unitarian Universalists, we are interfaith and include atheists. We have no faith agenda other than living our faith values. We visit the James Musick Facility in Irvine right now but will soon expand to the Santa Ana Jail where many LGBT individuals reside, and eventually to the Theo Lacey Facility in Orange. Our purpose is simply to help these women and men end their feelings of isolation, to make them a little happier. We have a very good support system. Learn more about such visitation programs at http://www.endisolation.org/
We'd love to have you join us on November 11 to learn more about our program and/or to join our efforts. We are standing on the side of love.
-Jan Meslin, Coordinator, Friends of OC Detainees 858-395-4675
Nov 11 Sunday 1:30pm, Irvine:
Humanists of OC: Paul Ricci looks at Humanism
Irvine Ranch Water District,
Community Meeting Room
15500 Sand Canyon Ave.,
Irvine, CA 92618
meetup.com/OCHumanists/events/83299682
Nov 11 Sunday 2pm, Garden Grove: Move To Amend-OCC @ John's House
Nov 11 Sunday 4-6pm, Mission Viejo:
Health Care for All - CA, OC chapter meeting
@ Tapestry Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 23436 Madero Drive #140
contact Jan Meslin, jmeslin@cox.net 858-395-4675
Agenda:
* The Healthcare Movie (26-minute version)
* Dr. Don McCanne, co-founder of PNHP (Physicians for a National Healthcare Program) will lead a discussion on single payer health care and the limitations and problems with the Affordable Care Act
* Dr. Bill Honigman, regional director of the Campaign for a Healthy California will give an update
* Jan Meslin will give update on SB 810, statewide single payer bill
* Raffle (7 copies of Hijacked, the Road to Single Payer in the Aftermath of Stolen Health Care Reform, by Dr. John Geyman)
there will be lots of good hors d'oeuvres
renew your membership:
https://salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/50611/donate_page/become-a-member
Contact Louise Stewardson, Treasurer of our chapter, if you have questions.
(714-356-6559) (louisestewardson@verizon.net )
Check out our new and improved website!
healthcareforall.org
Nov 11 Sunday 6pm, Irvine: MoveOn Council Meeting Please bring something for the pot luck for 8-12 and a bottle of your favorite ? to share. Exciting announcement to share about our fantastic event--coming up next week! You'll love this one! pol.moveon.org/event/meeting/136067
Nov 11 Sunday 6-9pm, Whittier:
Open Mic for Peace & Justice
@ Fenix 5-4,
6754 Greenleaf Ave.
Presented by Whittier Area Peace and Justice Coalition
and Occupy Whittier
whittierpeace.org/index.htm#OpenMic
Nov 12 Monday 11am-2pm, Irvine:
Women For: OC - Holiday Meeting & Luncheon Erwin Chemerinsky Reyna Grande "The Distance Between Us"
@
Irvine Ranch Water District Duck Club,
5 Riparian View, Irvine, 92612
Please mail the attached form with your $15 check for lunch to Women For: OC,
P.O. Box 5401, Irvine, CA 92616, no later than Wednesday, November 7th.
For more information or to RSVP, call Bev at 949-262-1004 or Pauli at 714-537-6400.
Nov 14 Wednesday 6pm, Irvine:
Rainbow Festival & Conference 2012 - Helen Zia: "Student Activism: Then and Now"
@ Crystal Cove Auditorium, UCI Student Center
Helen Zia is an award-winning journalist and scholar who has covered Asian American issues and social political movements for decades. She is the author of Asian American Dreams: The Emergence of an American People, a finalist for the prestigious Kirlyama Pacific Rim Book Prize.
(See also Nov 8)
Nov 14 Wednesday 7pm, San Juan Capistrano:
South OC Democratic Club - The Impact of Budget Cuts
The speaker for this month, features: Vicki Soderberg,
President of the Capistrano Unified School District.
She will speak about $20 Billion in Education Cuts
Have decimated the school system,
And have left California's education system in shambles
Buffet Diner includes: salads, entrees, side dishes, dessert
And beverages, tax and tip
Dinner served 6-7 PM, Members $17, non members $20.
Meeting only at 7 PM, Members $3, non members $5
RSVP'S are required for dinner OR meeting only
Reservations are due by Monday Oct. 8 please!
Contact kenton805@cox.net
San Juan Capistrano Community Center, 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano 92675.
Nov 15 Thursday 6:30-8am, Santa Ana: OC-RAP Leafleting Join us at Santa Ana Valley High School, Thurs., Nov. 15 as we hand out fliers informing students about what to consider before enlisting in the Military. Meet at Intersection of Harvard & Glenwood at 6:30 AM or near Greenville and Glenwood. SAVHS is immediately south of Carr Intermediate School. Neighborhood parking is available. Remember to stay off school property :-) Any questions? Please call Al at 949-492-0571. Dress Warmly. Breakfast/Debrief/Planning meeting immediatelyfollowing. Email karen@easternsierra.us for further directions.
Nov 15 Thursday 11am-1:30pm, Irvine:
America Recycles Day!
@ Irvine Valley College, Student Services Quad
Celebrating America Recycles Day with booths, speakers, music and more!
Our Recycling and Zero Waste programs are trying to educate the students and faculty on the importance of recycling and sustainability versus consumerism and waste.
Nov 15 Thursday 1:30-3:30pm, Santa Ana: OC Immigration Coalition meeting @ SEIU 721, 1651 E. 4th Street (corner of 4th and Lyon) Suite 120 ocimmigrationcoalition.org
Nov 15 Thursday 6-8pm, Irvine:
OC Green Drinks
@ Paul Martin's American Grill, 31 Fortune Drive
Especially for the OC Green Drink guests there will be additional vegetarian food available. RSVP me quickly so I can confirm the veggie guest list to them. It is happy hour till 7pm. Join us early.
OC Green Drinks events are casual and agenda-free; they're just a great forum in which Orange County's growing demographic of eco-conscious professionals can have a drink, spark up a 'green' conversation and not be met with a blank look.
ocgreendrinks.org
Nov 15 Thursday 6:30-8pm, Orange:
May Day 2013 First meeting invitation
Come and reconnect with old friends, new friends and allies!
Learn more about the Coalition and join is to plan for next year!
Who: individuals and organizations in Orange County
Meeting date and time: Thursday, Nov. 15, 6:30 - 8 pm
Location: SEIU-USWW, 1936 W. Chapman Ave., Orange CA 92868
Parking: small lot and street available
Light refreshments will be served. Meeting to begin promptly.
For more information: ocmayday@gmail.com, (657)210-0263
Agenda items:
accomplishments
membership
next campaign
platform
May Day march
Nov 15 Thursday 6:30-9pm, Santa Ana:
OC Equality Coalition annual membership meeting
to commemorate the year behind us and vote for this upcoming year's board members. We provide complimentary entrance with drinks & hors d'oeuvres included to our members. The charge for nonmembers is $10.
VLVT Lounge,
416 West 4th St.
conta.cc/SJO2ay
Nov 16 Friday 6-9pm, Dana Point:
Public Meeting on San Onofre
@ Doubletree Guest Suites, Doheny Beach, 34402 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, CA 92629
The NRC has not replied to the public demand for an adjudicated public hearing that was clearly heard and understood by Mr. Collins at the last NRC meeting on San Onofre on October 9, 2012. How long will the public have to wait for an answer? Time is running out, and the NRC's credibility is once again in question. Just what are the NRC alliances? Why is there such a rush to restart this defective steam generator?
Will the NRC ever respond to the questions submitted by David Lochbaum of the Union of Concerned Scientists? These question where:
Union of Concerned Scientists has serious concerns about Southern California Edison's (SCE) restart plans for San Onofre Unit 2. In a 10/12/2012 letter submitted to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), David Lochbaum, Director, Nuclear Safety Project, identified the following issues:
http://sanonofresafety.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/20121012-songs-ucs-nrc-sg-root-cause-report-comments.pdf
Nov 16-17 Friday 11pm-Saturday 8pm, Anaheim->Sacramento: Rally and march from Blum Capital Partners to Sen Feinstein's office We are bringing at least 56 people to Sacramento CA to rally and march from the State Capitol to the Air Resources Board because over a thousand postal driver jobs are being cut on a flimsy environmental pretext on November 17, 2012. We are leaving on a bus from the SWCAL office at 1251 N Tustin Ave, Anaheim, CA 92807 at 11 p.m on November 16th. We will return to our union office at 7 p.m. on November 17th. We will bring enough lunches,refreshments, signs, banners, bullhorn, chant sheets, informational flyers and other materials for over 100 participants to protest postal privatization. California State President Mike Evans and the State Legislative Director will be on the bus. We expect many APWU National officers to attend. We will have a number of local presidents Anaheim APWU Pres Rich Cantu, (Retiree pres) Bobby Donnelson, (Retiree VP) Frank Townsend, VP Dave Dodero, City of Industry Pres Terry Stoller, San Diego APWU Pres Tom Wood, LA APWU Pres Roy Dumas, LA NALC Pres Larry Brown LA NPMHU Pres Eddie Cowen and various craft officers including myself in attendance. Some media will travel with us and we have contacted other media to be on site. SAC will van pool there. (see attached press release) Kevin Cole cell 714-396-1073 wk 714-666-1080 FAX 714-666-1701 (See also Dec 7-8)
Nov 17 Saturday 10am-4:30pm, Aliso Viejo:
1st Annual Student Movement for Nuclear Disarmament Conference
@ Soka University of America, Pauling 216
10-10.50
Rick Wayman- History of Nuclear Weapons
10.50-11.35
Jimmy Hara- The Humanitarian Consequences of a Nuclear War
11.35-12.30
Lunch
12.30-1.15
Paul Chappell- Is the threat of nuclear terrorism real?
1.15-2.00
Marylia Kelly- Monitoring U.S. Nuclear Facilities: A Grassroots Approach to Reducing Nuclear Dangers
2.00-2.15
Break
2.15-3.05
Barry Blechman- Is U.S. and International nuclear weapons policy effective?
3.05-4.00
Workshops (locations TBC)
4.00-4.30
Final Declaration
Please contact smnd@soka.edu for more information or go here: https://www.facebook.com/events/237010359761436/
Nov 17 Saturday noon-6pm, Santa Ana: The Center OC Community Mural & Open House Party The Center OC Invites you to join us for a day of beautifying our space, collaborative arts and crafts, community history sharing, music, food, and FUN! Mural Painting! Craft Corner activities for kids, families, and grown-ups! OC LGBTQ History Archive Collaborative Exhibit! DJ Music! Food! Fun with Families and Friends! This is a warmhearted space for all within the OC LGBTQ and Ally communities, as well as for our families, friends, and the other communities and services we participate in, to come together and have fun in creative, collaborative community self-expression! Saturday, November 17th, from 12 Noon - 6pm The Center OC: 1655 N. Spurgeon St. Santa Ana, CA 92701 Ph: (714) 953-5428 x 331 Email: programdevelopment@thecenteroc.org FB: Center OC EmPOW!erment Council POW! is The Center OC's community-led programming & outreach workforce. Contact us to get involved!
Nov 17 Saturday 5-8pm, Santa Ana:
Help us celebrate Sunshine in Santa Ana
Celebration, Food, Music and Dancing
@ Latino Health Access, 450 W 4t St, Santa Ana CA 92701
SACReD is a collaborative of residents, community organizations, neighborhood associations, labor and business members. We promote civic participation because with our voices we make Santa Ana better.
Nov 17 Saturday 7pm, Irvine: "TRANS" the Movie Followed by a panel discussion with cast members @ Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Pkwy., Irvine 92604 / www.iucc.org
Nov 18 Sunday 6:30-8:30pm, Santa Ana:
Transgender Day of Remembrance
@ Church of The Foothills,
19211 Dodge Ave
Join us for a candle light vigil to remember those we have lost to anti-transgender violence. There will be a memorial service and snacks. Remember to dress warmly for the candle light vigil.
Nov 18 Sunday 7pm, Newport Beach:
18th Annual Interfaith Council Celebration of Thanksgiving
@ Christian Science Church, 3303 Via Lido, Newport Beach, CA 92663
with the theme "We are all God's Children!"
This is an hour of inspiration for the whole family filled with readings from Holy Books including the Christian Bible, The Hebrew Bible, Koran, The Book of Mormon and Sikh Scriptures. Music will be provided by the Mesa Verde United Methodist Church Choir, First Drop Kids, Baha'i Singers and soloist's from the Christian Science Church. All faiths, all ages are invited and the admission is two cans of food to be donated to SOS and Families Forward.
Nov 19 Monday 5:30pm, Santa Ana:
Our Queer Histories of Struggle
@ The Center Orange County,
1605 N. Spurgeon St.
As part of our Building A Queer Youth Movement series, we hope you will join us for this exciting workshop:
Our Queer Histories of Struggle with Rafa Solorzano
Together we will connect the struggles in our communities today to past legacies of struggle and resistance. How can we draw from the history of social justice movements to inform our current challenges and build our collective power.
Youth Empowered to Act (YETA) invites Orange County Youth, age 14 - 24, to create a better tomorrow as we build a powerful youth movement in Orange County. You are invited to join YETA for a series of workshops where we will discuss the need to build power within our communities, specifically youth power. These trainings will be conducted by community organizer Rafael Solorzano together with youth leaders from YETA. The trainings will help identify and engage YETA youth leaders and build a Queer Youth Movement in Orange County.
Meetings are at 5:30 every Monday. Join us!
Nov 19 Monday 6:30pm, Tustin:
OC Time Bank General Meeting
in a conference room at REI in Tustin 2962 El Camino Real
Come out and meet other time bank members, make connections, and find out what help and services others are willing to offer or requesting.
*Earn 1 time dollar/hour for attending the meeting*
*Earn 1 time dollar/hour for bringing a non-member to the meeting for the first time.*
Please RSVP to octimebank@gmail.com if you are planning to attend.
We are still looking for free locations to have future meetings in North Orange County and South Orange County. If you know of a location where we could meet, please email octimebank@gmail.com. Thanks!
Christina Ellis
Co-Founder, Orange County Time Bank
oc.timebanks.org
(949) 4-TIME-OC or (949) 484-6362
Nov 20 Tuesday 7pm, Laguna Woods:
Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods Village "Interpreting the Election: Where do we go from here?"
@ Clubhouse 2
Larry Agran will analyze and help put into perspective the results of the recent election.
Agran is a former mayor of Irvine and currently Mayor pro tem on the Irvine City Council. He spearheaded and chaired the Great Park Board and in 1992 he sought to be the nominee of the Democratic Party for the presidency.
With a bachelor's degree in history and economics and a law degree from Harvard, Agran has specialized in public interest law. He served as Legal Counsel to the California State Senate on Health and Welfare and taught legislation and public policy at the UCLA School of Law and the UCI Graduate School of Management.
Click here for a GoogleMap "pinned" to the venue, Clubhouse 2, 24112 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Woods, CA 92637.
Members free; guests $3 donation requested. For entrance to the village, please fill out the form located at: lagunawoodsvillage.com//images/lwlagunawoods/Concerned%20Citizens/November%202012%20meeting.pdf
Information: Margaret Pearlman 949-768-1649, margaretpearlma@yahoo.com
Nov 20 Tuesday 7pm, Irvine:
Please join us and make your city
A City of Compassion
@ The Duck Club,
Irvine Water District,
15 Riparian View
A City of Compassion is a city that embodies the qualities
and efforts that promote compassion through service,
programs and various grassroots efforts.
We at SARAH know that every city already embodies these
efforts. Our vision is to highlight that good work and
encourage your city's City Council and Mayor to acknowledge
them and usher you through the process to become
proclaimed a "City of Compassion".
Everyone wins! When we have enough cities, we will work on
making California the first "State of Compassion".
More information about this effort is on our website.
Please RSVP to sarah4hope@gmail.com
Or call (949) 584-7841
Nov 20 Tuesday 7pm, Irvine: Joint Thanksgiving Service with Irvine United Congregational Church and University Synagogue guest speaker Father Greg Boyle, Director and Founder of Homeboy Industries of Los Angeles and the author of Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine CA 92604
Nov 20 (3rd Tuesday) 7:30pm, Irvine:
Cousins Club of OC: "The Palestine Solidarity Movement and Political Strategy"
We will view three short videos: A debate between Anna Baltzer and Noam Chomsky entitled "The Palestine Solidarity Movement and Political Strategy" that took place at the New School in New York on Oct. 2012; also remarks by Anna Baltzer and Norman Finkelstein. Discussion will follow, moderated by Jeff Warner. Please join us.
The address is 15500 Sand Canyon Ave, it is in the same parking lot as the Irvine Ranch Water District Offices. You would turn left when entering the parking lot off of Sand Canyon Ave. The main entrance faces the parking lot and "Community Meeting Room" is signed on the door.
It is between the 5 freeway and the 405. Get off the 5 freeway at Sand Canyon and go south to Waterworks Drive and make a U-turn. Or exit the 405 freeway at Sand Canyon and go north to Waterworks Drive. Annual Cousin Club dues are $10. We would appreciate your support for 2012 if you have not already paid
Nov 21 Wednesday 7-9:30pm, Santa Ana:
CopWatch Meeting
@ El Centro Cultural de México, 313 N. Birch St.@
You're invited to come participate in our general meeting/discussion regarding the police state in our hood.
We'll be sharing our experiences as well as bringing up possible solutions to the problems in our communities that have resulted from criminalization by the police.
We will also have a skill-share section showing people how to check a cop.
Some of the programs we have that you can help out with: Checkpoint Actions Community Workshops (know your rights, How to Copwatch, Kids puppet show, etc.) Community Patrol Table at Events Copwatch Santa Ana Zine
Agents of the state (especially the Santa Ana Police Department) are NOT welcomed.
Nov 22 Thursday 11:30am-4:30pm, Santa Ana:
The Real History of Thankstaking
@ El Centro Cultural de México, 313 N. Birch St.
Join us for our fourth Anti-ThanksTaken event
Presenters:
Amoxeh Chicome Tochtli- The calendar system
Citlalli Citalmina Anahuac -
Women in Resistance since 1492
Yaocuicatl Tlacaelel-
knowledge for them to continue the struggle and to continue resisting 500
[Update] Nov 23 Friday 4pm, Santa Ana Orange:
Occupy Solidarity On Black Friday With Walmart Strikers
2300 N Tustin St, Orange, CA 92865
Update! Since Walmart is making their workers slave on Thanksgiving, some of us will also be there at 8:00 pm. on Thanksgiving. This store is striking starting at 8pm on Thanksgiving and it will be continued into Black Friday, but the 4:00 pm time was for those of you who are working and that is the time we are working to rally workers from other stores to join us for a while, too.
We stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters and support them - NO SHOPPING AT ANY WALMART IN AMERICA on Friday, November 23, 2012!
Please watch this informative documentary about WalMart and their practices, 'WalMart: The High Cost of Low Prices':
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jazb24Q2s94
The historic retail worker strikes began last Friday in Los Angeles, when 60+ people walked off work, and they quickly spread across the country. Earlier in September, workers at warehouses owned by Walmart in Illinois and California also went on strike.
Striking workers are demanding that Walmart end retaliatory practices against employees who attempt to organize by Nov. 23, Black Friday. If not, they will strike again on the biggest shopping day of the year.
Nov 24 Saturday noon, Anaheim: Solidarity Rally For Gaza, Palestine @ Little Arabia 512 South Brookhurst Street , Anaheim, CA 92804
Nov 25 Sunday 10am & Noon, Santa Ana:
IWW Women's Caucus/Resist Patriarchy Committee Meeting at 10am
and
IWW Organizing Committee Meeting at noon
Both @ the Gypsy Den, 125 N. Broadway Ave. Santa Ana.
Nov 25 Sunday 12:15pm, Irvine:
Presentation on Fukushima disaster
in Plumer Hall, Irvine United Congregational Church,
4915 Alton Parkway
IUCC member, Ken (Kei) Matsuyama will report on his experience working as a volunteer coordinator at the UCC supported Ecumenical Center in Sendai Japan. Ken will give a unique incite as to how our One Great Hour of Sharing/Global Mission dollars are put into action. He will also report on the progress of recovery efforts and on the implications of the Fukushima nuclear disaster.
Nov 25 Sunday 4pm, Laguna Woods Village:
a team of no less than 8 organizations will be presenting the compelling film, The Invisible War
directed by Kirby Dick (Outrage, Twist of Faith) and produced by Amy Ziering...Winner of the 2012 Sundance Film Festival Audience Award,the powerful film gives voice to those who have been silenced, and tells the stories of victims of the sexual assault and rape epidemic in the U.S. military and what the military has done for decades to ignore, deny and perpetuate these crimes.....November 25, International day for the elimination of violence against women
clubhouse 5, Laguna Woods Village. call 949 458 7967 with email address for further information. CeCe Sloan, USNC-UN Women. cecesloa@gmail.com
Nov 25 Sunday 4:30pm, Irvine:
Volunteer Appreciation Event
we will be meeting as usual at the Duck Club on the 4th Sunday this month, November 25, 4:30 pm, at the Duck Club in Irvine. (Enter from Campus Drive, right hand side, just over the bridge crossing from University Drive, toward Jamboree.)
All members, donors, and volunteers for the 2012 Irvine Dem HQ at University Center are invited to attend. Buffet, social hour, and membership planning meeting for 2013-2014.
There will be no meeting in December. Regular meetings will resume in January.
Nov 25 Sunday 6pm, Long Beach:
Conscious Cinema
proudly presents
"This Is What Free Trade
Looks Like"
A Film by the Activist Media Project, Los Angeles
What are the real effects of "Free Trade" on the peoples of the world? This documentary explores the devastating effects of NAFTA on the people of Mexico. Includes information on how these policies affect the farmers of corn in Mexico. Corn is a central crop in Mexico and an important part of Mexican culture. Free trade's interference with corn growers is tantamount to a cultural rape. See this important documentary, and remember that as the Holiday Season approaches to buy from local independent businesses.
Donation: $5.00
FREE Raffle: One copy of "Shut Up And Sing", a documentary about what happened when Dixie Chicks lead singer Natalie Maines spoke out against the Bush Administration. Free Speech, yes! Free Trade, no!
2003, 60 minutes
Hellada Gallery,
117 Linden Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 435-5232
consciouscinema.webs.com
Conscious Cinema: Without Awareness, There Can Be No Peace
Nov 26 (4th Monday) 7pm, Orange: OC Democratic Central Committee Meeting Carpenters' Union Hall, 1916 W. Chapman Ave.
Nov 27 Tuesday 7pm, Irvine:
"How to Boil A Frog"
@ University Synagogue, 3400 Michelson Dr., Irvine, 92612
How To Boil A Frog is a feature-length eco-comedy that mixes rapid-fire humor and hard-hitting facts to show the consequences of "overshoot" - too many people using up too little planet - and what it means for our future. With an upfront 'Everyman' approach, smart writing, world-class experts, and iconoclastic humor, How To Boil A Frog gives us the scoop on the imminent end of the world as we know it and five surprising ways you can save civilization - while laughing along the way. Won over 14 awards! Great for all ages, so bring your friends and family with you!
Discussion will be led by Sherri Loveland of Orange County Interfaith Coalition for the Environment, co-chair of the Orange County Interfaith Coalition for the Environment and Chair of the Aldersgate United Methodist Church Environmental Ministries Committee.
Cost: Each film $7/person; click here to purchase tickets in advance or tickets also available at the door.
Nov 27 Tuesday 7pm, Irvine: PDA Orange County Chapter GENERAL MEETING @ IHOP Restaurant, 5301 University Ave, Irvine, CA 92612 Dr Bill Honigman c: 949-246-6283
Nov 27 (4th Tuesday) 7-9pm, Westminster:
OC Peace Coalition general meeting
ocpeace.org
WHERE:
Spires Restaurant,
13030 Goldenwest,
Westminster
WHO:
All interested people are invited, especially anyone who might
represent one of our member organizations.
We're likely to be planning for tabling, future actions,
or whatever business people want to bring up
(excluding any specific support of candidates or political parties).
Please bring your ideas, and be ready to step up and participate.
Nov 29 Thursday 1:30-3:30pm, Santa Ana: OC Immigration Coalition meeting @ SEIU 721, 1651 E. 4th Street (corner of 4th and Lyon) Suite 120 ocimmigrationcoalition.org
Nov 29 Thursday 5pm, Fullerton: 8th Annual Celebrating Women in Leadership Mayor Sharon Quirk-Silva and former Mayor Pro Tem Pam Keller cordially invite you to attend the 8th Annual Celebration Woman in Leadership. Join us on Thursday November 29th 5:00 p.m. at the Fullerton Public Library Conference Center 353 W. Commonwealth Ave. for an evening of networking, shopping and inspiration! Our guest speakers this year are, Cynthia Peck of Angelo's & Vinci's; Dr. Mildred Garcia, President CSU Fullerton; Dawn Marie Kotsonis, Auctioneer and Sylvia Mendez
Nov 29 Thursday 5:30pm, Newport Beach: Newport Beach Women's Democratic Club Please join us for our Thursday, November 29th meeting at Brenda McCroskey's home. We will be having a business meeting and a chance to share our delight in the outcome of the election As always, bring food and drink for 2-4 and we will have plenty. Please RSVP to this Evite so Brenda can plan for us. See you there, Suzanne newportbeachwomensdemocraticclub.com/Schedule__Calendar_.html
Nov 29 Thursday 6:30-8pm, Santa Ana: OC May Day Coalition meeting @ Grand Central Art Center (next to Gypsy Den) 125 N. Broadway (at 2nd) Santa Ana, CA 92701 ocmdc.org
[Update] Nov 30-Dec 8 Wednesday-Saturday 7am-5pm, San Clwmwnte:
Buddhist March, Fast and Vigil to Decommission San Onofre
URGENT! Due to the steam generator part being prepared for shipment in front of the plant emitting radiation, we decided not to march past the Plant on Friday, 11/30, nor hold the Vigil and Fast outside the Plant on 12/1-6.
The Monks will not be at the SC pier on Tuesday and will return at 7am on Wed Dec 5.
Please drop in on the vigil anytime (7 am to 5 pm), Wednesday to Friday to sit and enjoy the vibes coming from the drums, the chanting and the prayers being offered for our own protection. Saturday the fast will end in a feast. Stay tuned for details for a celebration being planned to thank our special guests and give them a nice send off as they prepare for a Peace Walk in LA on Tuesday and on Thursday another procession from San Luis Obispo to the Diablo Canyon nuclear site.
ROSE (Residents Organized for a Safe Environment) and the Peace Resource Center of San Diego are pleased to announce that four Buddhist monks, one from Washington state along with three others (from different parts of the country) will be coming to walk from Dana Point to San Onofre. They will then sit for 6 days in front of the plant and fast.
The walk will start in Dana Point, CA on November 30 at 9 A.M. from the harbor parking lot and walk the 12 miles to San Onofre Nuclear power plant. This is estimated to take 3 to 4 hrs. Please join us for all or part of the walk, remember to bring water. If you cannot walk with us please plan to join us at San Onofre state park at the arrival time at 2 P.M. for the start of the prayers and ceremonies.
prcsd.org/fast-pray--walk-for-a-nucle.html
Plan:
11/30 Fri. Walk to San Onofre
12/1 Sat. Rohachi Fasting 1st Day 7am-5pm (San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station)
2 Sun. 2nd Day 7am-5pm
3 Mon. 3rd Day 7am-5pm
4 Tue. Breaking Fast (4th Day)
5 Thu. 5th Day 7am-5pm
6 Fri. 6th Day 7am-5pm
7 Sat. Breaking Fast(7th Day)
8 Sun. Jodo-e Celebration (Buddha's Enlightened Day) Move to LA
9 Mon. Rest Day
10 Tue. Peace Walk in LA
11 Wed. Move to San Luis Obispo
12 Thu. Walk from San Luis Obispo/Morrow Bay to Diablo Canyon
Nov 30 Friday 6-9pm, Laguna Hills:
NRC public meeting
@ Hills Hotel, 25205 La Paz Road
Come early to get a seat or join us at our press conference at 4:00 if you want viewers at home to see how many others are concerned about this matter too.
the following NRC public meeting might be to announce approval of a restart!
Nov 30 Friday 6-10pm, Santa Ana: Images of Homelessness, sponsored by Mercy House as part of Homeless Awareness Month. Contact Allison Harvey, 714/834-7188 ext. 114, allisonh@mercyhouse.net. Downtown Santa Ana Artist District, Santora Arts Building, 201 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
DECEMBER hide
Dec 1 Saturday noon, Santa Ana:
OC Industrial Workers of the World Meeting
@ 316 South Cypress Ave, Santa Ana, CA
This meeting is open to all local Wobblies and anyone interested in joining the organization.
Dec 1 Saturday 1pm, Irvine: Americans United for Separation of Church and State General meeting @ Irvine Ranch Water District Community Room, 15500 Sand Canyon Avenue, Irvine, CA 92618 au-oc.org
Dec 1 Saturday 2pm Tustin:
OC Chapter United Nations Association/USA Women's Rights as Human Rights: UN Women at Work
@ Tustin Public Library, 345 E. Main St., Tustin 92780.
FREE
In July 2010, recognizing the severity of human rights violations against women and the urgency of the problem, the United Nations General Assembly created UN WOMEN, the U.N. entity that works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls, the empowerment of women and the achievement of equality between women and men. How does it work? How well is it functioning? What can we do to help? Presenters: Maggie Forster Schmitz, President U.S. Committee for UN Women and Cece Sloan, President, So. CA USNC-UN Women. More info at http://www.una-oc.org or 714-538-5689.
Susan Eaton, Correspondent for UNA-USA/OC
Dec 1 Saturday 6:30-10pm Santa Ana:
The Peace Project Exhibit
@ Showcase Gallery,
3851 South Bear St
The Peace Project's most extraordinary goal for 2011 was to get over 10,000 of Sierra Leone's amputees, war victims and children back on their feet by providing crutches and other mobility devices on World Peace Day, September 21, 2011, in an effort we called Operation Rise.
Dec 2 (1st Sunday) 7:30am-5pm, Huntington Beach:
Arlington West Memorial
We are still deployed and fighting in Afghanistan in America's longest war, so there will be another Arlington West in Huntington Beach. Please help if you can but if your schedule doesn't permit that please consider coming by to visit if that's possible.
Volunteers meet at the beach (6th st. north of the pier) at 7:30AM to help unload the trailer and setup the crosses and other material, and/or come by 5:00PM to help take it down and put it away.
In spite of the far too many years, we are as dedicated as ever to doing what we can to keep the costs of these conflicts in front of the public, to continue this display, forum and venue, and to promote the cause of peace, while honoring those that serve and particularly those that have been sacrificed. We do this while also fighting for full and proper benefits and care for our returning and past veterans. We cannot let the public forget that many of our nation's sons and daughters, husbands and wives, and even fathers and mothers, are still daily struggling and risking life half a world away.
Please consider helping, or at least visiting, as we again setup our memorial on the sands of Huntington Beach(at sixth street) to give thanks to and to honor those who have served our country and particularly those that made the ultimate sacrifice. We must continue to remind the public of this ongoing conflicts and their costs to our nation and its families, and also to continue to talk to, support and help the many Marines, Soldiers, Sailors, Veterans, family members and concerned others that come by.
Volunteers are needed this month and guests are always very much welcome. As usual we will be at 6th Street (north of pier and of Main Street) Huntington Beach on the beach. Display should be up from 8AM to 5:00PM. Please come visit and, if you can, PLEASE come to help with setup and/or breakdown. In addition to the moving display and great people and the beach itself, we will have a selection of books and peace supplies for small (or large) donations. We often have many great people visiting and great conversations going on.
We need to know that we have enough veteran members willing to staff it all day and enough help to get it setup and taken down. If you can help, please reply to this email as soon as you can confirm your plans for Sunday.
It is important that we hear from veteran members and other volunteers soon to know what coverage we will have for the day. Please let us know what hours you can expect to be present.
VOLUNTEERS:
We usually need the most help in the morning, though both morning and evening are critical.
We meet up at the beach around/after 7:20 and start the setup of the field of crosses and other items. Depending upon number of helpers this can take 30 minutes or over two hours. "Many hands make for light and fast work". Take down goes much quicker than setup. We will likely start breakdown at about 5:00PM and hopefully have everything back in the trailer before 5:30.
Please let us know if you are coming this Sunday by replying to ocvfpaw@gmail.com, but you, of course, are most welcome without replying first.
[postponed] Dec 2 Sunday noon-5pm, Anaheim:
Really Really Free Market
@ La Palma Park
It seems like we are going to reschedule this for next Sunday Dec 9
I know how people like to stay in on semi rainy days haha
And its prob going to be wet either way :/
Dec 2 Sunday 1pm, Irvine: MoveOn Fiscal Showdown Dec 10 Rally Planning meeting @ Kate's Place, 6 Gold Bluff, off Deerfield, between Yale and Culver RSVP sofztk8@aol.com or call 949-559-7426 for directions, questions or concerns.
Dec 2 Sunday 1-4pm, Garden Grove: Move To Amend-OCC @ John's House
Dec 2 Sunday 2-3pm, Irvine:
Green Party of OC General Meeting
at the
Irvine Ranch Water District Community Meeting
Center:
15500 Sand Canyon Ave. in the City of Irvine
(about half-way between the 5 and 405 freeways)
The Presidential Election is Over. What's Next?
Join us to plan OUR future!
The GPOC County Council meeting will immediately
follow at the conclusion of General Meeting. All
attendees are welcome to stay and view the business
aspects of running the Green Party during the County
Council meeting.
If you can share a ride or need a ride to our
meeting, please contact
Bea Tiritilli: tiritilligreen@sbcglobal.net.
Dec 4 Tuesday 5:30pm, Laguna Woods:
Celebrate
The Holiday Season!
With Concerned Citizens
of Laguna Woods Village!
enjoy the holidays with friends,
good food, and holiday cheer!
@ Clubhouse 7
Election and Installation
of Officers
Entertainment by Guitarist Jason Feddy
We're concerned that Thanksgiving, with its visitors or travel, may have so absorbed you that you forgot to reserve for our annual Holiday Dinner and Party. So, we're extending the deadline (now "firm") to reserve to this Thursday, Nov. 29. But please reserve now, to ease our coordinators' jobs. We'll have a fine dinner catered by Jolanda, wonderful party entertainment by the popular guitarist, Jason Feddy, surprises, good friends' warmth around us, and, yes, just a bit of club business to do.
The Dinner and Party will cost $23. per member; $25. per guest. Please reserve with Sharon Halsey-Hoover, by phone at 714-420-6771, or by check to Concerned Citizens mailed to her at 2209 Via Mariposa East, Unit A, Laguna Woods 92637, including your entree preference -- Chicken Marsala, Teriyaki Salmon, or Vegetarian Lasagna.
lagunawoodsvillage.com//images/lwlagunawoods/Concerned%20Citizens/Holiday%20Party%202012.pdf
Dec 4 Tuesday 7-9pm, Westminster:
Please make plans to join us this coming Tuesday for our next
Military Families Speak Out meeting. Our packing party to send
gifts to the troops will be Sunday Dec. 8th, so start collecting
any donations you can and bring them to the meeting. We have a
special report and action we need to plan for Bradley Manning,
whose trial has started. Also, we have our annual holiday caroling
actions, and need to decide whether we should participate in this
year's Rose Parade. Come and find out how we can support the work
that is being done to create a national cemetery in Orange County.
As usual, we will get updated on what is going on with our own
military families, and think of what we can do to help our
returning veterans, and do what we can to bring all of our
troops home now.
MFSO meeting,
7pm Tuesday Dec 4,
Spires Restaurant,
13030 Goldenwest Ave.,
Westminster
Packing Party,
Dec 8, 1:00PM,
775 Havana Ave,
Long Beach CA 90804
Pat Alviso & Jeff Merrick
Military Families Speak Out
Orange County & South Bay Chapter
www.mfsooc.org
562-833-8035
Support Our Troops
Bring Them Home Now!
Take Care of Them After They Get Home
Dec 5 Wednesday 6-8pm, Tustin:
OC NOW Holiday Party
@ Rutabegorz Restaurant, 158 W. Main St., Tustin CA 92780
Join us for our annual holiday dinner and fundraiser.
Plan to do your holiday shopping at the event since we include silent auction items that are perfect for any feminist in your family.
We also hold a raffle with terrific gifts.
There is no charge for attending - you simply order off the menu. We want you to save your money for shopping at our silent auction, proceeds of which go to adopting a family and helping cover the costs of delivering the "herstory" gazettes to every high school in Orange County.
For more information or to RSVP: kimsalter@cox.net
Dec 5 Wednesday 6:30-9pm, Huntington Beach:
S.A.R.A.H
Spiritual and Religious Alliance for Hope
In honor of our
10 Year Anniversary
please join us to honor the recipients of
The Vision of Peace Award Ceremony
Honoring
Dr. Paula Garb, Vicki Tamoush and Ajarat Bada
and 2 awardees they have each chosen
@
The Huntington Beach Library and Cultural Center,
7111 Talbert
Hors d'oeuvre reception, entertainment and the premier of our
SARAH theatrical presentation! A Must See!
After 5 Attire
$36.00 General Seating
$54.00 Reserved Seating
RSVP is required as space is limited
sarah4hope.org/SARAH4Hope/Award_Invite.html
[canceled] Dec 5 Wednesday 7pm, Costa Mesa:
Democracy for America-Orange County will not meet in December. We will resume regular, first Wednesday of the month meetings on January 2, 2013.
Dec 6 Thursday 7am, Fullerton: OC-RAP Leafleting Please join us in handing out counter recruitment fliers to students at Fullerton H.S. which has a JROTC: http://www.fullertonhigh.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=42582&type=d When:Dec. 6, 7AM (residential parking available) Where: Corner of Pomona and Ellis (The address of the school is 201 East Chapman Avenue Fullerton, CA) Feel free to call me if you have any questions at 949 653-1097. Look forward to seeing you there! And please come to the debriefing, planning meeting afterward at a local eatery! Sharon
Dec 6 Thursday 6-8pm, Irvine:
Be a Catalyst for Change, Wine Tasting with a Purpose! sponsored by OC Human Relations.
@ Red Room at PoSch, 18912 MacArthur Blvd.
Guest speaker: David Whiting, Columnist for OC Register and author of recent 6-part series examining racism, hate crimes and white supremacies in Orange County. Enjoy 6 wines in 2 flights: 3 reds and 3 whites, and appetizers. RSVP at www.ochumanrelations.org. Ticket is $40. For information contact JP Troncoso 949/230-4354 or Veronica Nguyen 949/280-1574.
Dec 6 Thursday 6pm, Fountain Valley:
Democratic Club of West OC is having a Victory Party and Holiday Celebration!
at the Claim Jumper in FV
Guest Speaker: The Honorable Alan Lowenthal, Congressman-elect (Unless attending New Member Orientation in D.C.) Musical entertainment. Buffet dinner served at 6:30 PM, no-host bar, prizes, HOPE poster raffle, and camaraderie to celebrate our election victories! $45 if received by November 30/$55 at the door. Seating is limited. Mail your check payable to DCWOC, P.O. Box 20036, Fountain Valley, CA 92728, or through demclubofwestoc.org and click on the donate tab. Please include names of attendees and choice of pasta or chicken dinner.-Lynne Horn, Fundraising Chair, gardening1a@aol.com
Dec 6 Thursday 6:30pm, Santa Ana:
SACReD Meeting
@ Latino Health Access, 450 W 4t St, Santa Ana CA 92701
SACReD is a collaborative of residents, community organizations, neighborhood associations, labor and business members. We promote civic participation because with our voices we make Santa Ana better.
Dec 7-8 Friday 11pm-Saturday 8pm, Anaheim->San Francisco: Rally and march from Blum Capital Partners to Sen Feinstein's office We are bringing at least 56 people to San Francisco CA to rally and march from the Blum Capital Partners to Sen. Feinstein's office because over It is a conflict of interest to conduct public affairs for private advantage. We are leaving on a bus from the SWCAL office at 1251 N Tustin Ave, Anaheim, CA 92807 at 11 p.m on December 7th. We will return to our union office at 8 p.m. on December 8th. We will bring enough lunches,refreshments, signs, banners, bullhorn, chant sheets, informational flyers and other materials for over 100 participants to protest postal privatization. California State President Mike Evans and the State Legislative Director will be on the bus. We expect many APWU National officers to attend. We will have a number of local presidents Anaheim APWU Pres Rich Cantu, (Retiree pres) Bobby Donnelson, (Retiree VP) Frank Townsend, VP Dave Dodero, City of Industry Pres Terry Stoller, San Diego APWU Pres Tom Wood, LA APWU Pres Roy Dumas, LA NALC Pres Larry Brown LA NPMHU Pres Eddie Cowen and various craft officers including myself in attendance. Some media will travel with us and we have contacted other media to be on site. SF will van pool there. Kevin Cole cell 714-396-1073 wk 714-666-1080 FAX 714-666-1701 (See also Nov 16-17)
Dec 7 Friday 9:30-11am, Orange:
The Commission and Executive Committee End Homelessness Meeting
@ Covenant Presbyterian Church,
1855 N. Orange Olive Road,
Orange, CA 92625
The December 7th meeting is a combined Commission and Executive Committee meeting. The calendar for 2013 meetings will be adopted at the December 7th meeting and posted on the OC Partnership website.
Dec 7 Friday 6:30-9pm, Orange:
Moving Pictures: Friday Night Film Series, "Women and Spirit: Catholic Sisters in America".
womenandspirit.org
The movie chronicles the lives of women who, since arriving in America 300 years ago, have established schools, hospitals, colleges and provided social services for millions. Meet women who corresponded with Thomas Jefferson, nursed on Civil War battlefields, created insurance for Midwestern loggers and contributed to health, welfare and civil rights -
and today are addressing global crises.
Sister Jayne Helmlinger, General Superior, will join us for the discussion following the film. She will share about the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange history, heritage and charism.
Event is Free of Charge
St. Joseph Center, Mother Louis Room,
480 South Batavia St, Orange 92868.
http://sistersofstjosephorange.org/OUR_MINISTRIES/justice/film-series.php
6:30-7:00 P.M.: Gathering & Refreshments
7:00-9:00 P.M.: Film & Discussion
RSVP: (714) 633-8121 Ext. 7716
Justice@csjorange.org
Dec 8 (2nd Saturday) 10am-noon, Irvine:
OC Peace Coalition General Meeting
WHERE:
The new Friends meeting house at
2091 Business Center Dr, Suite 100, Irvine 92612
Exit at MacArthur off of 405 and go towards OC Airport
Turn Left at MacArthur and go to Michelson
Turn Left at Michelson and go to the very next street (?)
Turn Left at that next street that starts with a "D" and go to Business Center Drive
Turn Right on Business Center Drive and go about 1/4 mile
2091 is on Left Hand side
Go around to the back side of the building to where the handicap parking is.
Suite 100 is off of the inside courtyard, in the center of the office complex.
WHO:
Anyone interested in educating, organizing and changing US foreign policies
promoting illegal invasions and occupations, as well as stopping the
militarization of the U.S. (High School Military Recruitment, the
brutal treatment of undocumented workers, and the criminalization of
youth, especially those of color).
We do not support any specific party but do support anyone who is
working for Peace and Justice.
Breakfast and Coffee provided!
Bring your ideas and enthusiasm!
ocpeace.org
Dec 8 Saturday 11:30am, Laguna Hills:
South Orange County Democratic Club/Canyon Democrats Holiday Brunch with speaker Sandra Fluke
@ The Hills Hotel, 25205 La Paz Rd., Laguna Hills, 92653
$40 pp until Dec 1, $45 pp thereafter. Pay online at secure.actblue.com/page/christmasbrunch
Dec 8 Saturday 1pm, Long Beach:
MFSO Packing Party
@ 775 Havana Ave,
Long Beach CA 90804
the packing party is Saturday Dec 8th. However, if you would like to drop off items and help pack on Sunday Dec 9th, your help will be appreciated. This will give us another day to collect because we were short week this year. Also if you know anyone in Afghanistan, please send their address and we will ensure they get a box or two. Items will be collected this Tuesday at our MFSO meeting and Saturday at OCPC as well. Thanks Jeff
Pat Alviso & Jeff Merrick
Military Families Speak Out
Orange County & South Bay Chapter
www.mfsooc.org
562-833-8035
Support Our Troops
Bring Them Home Now!
Take Care of Them After They Get Home
Dec 8 Saturday 3:30-7pm Santa Ana:
OCCCO End of the Year Party
@ 2105 S. Maple St., Santa Ana CA 92707
For over 25 years, OCCCO (Orange County Congregation Community Organization) has been working to empower people to take responsibility for communities, to shape public policy, and to build a legacy of leadership throughout OC.
RSVP required to Andrew Hausermann 714/931-6041, andrew@occcopico.org or Maria S. Beltran 714/833-9739, maria@occcopico.org.
Dec 8 Saturday 5-8pm, Santa Ana:
Zeitgeist Addendum
Free Screening
@ Basement of the Santora, 201 N. Broadway
A film that examines the root causes of social corruption and attempts to find a solution.
Film followed by Q&A
Dec 8 Saturday 6-8:30pm, Irvine:
Reclaim Democracy meeting "We're NOT BROKE"
@ Irvine Ranch Water District New Community Room,
15500 Sand Canyon Ave.
Bring a healthy snack to share, we will provide hot and cold drinks.
6:00 PM: Gathering, chatting and munching.
6:30 PM: Meeting Introduction
6:45 PM: Watch We're NOT BROKE (81 min.)
8:10 PM: Discussion: Are you as sick of hearing about the Fiscal Cliff as you were of hearing about Bronco Bama and Mitt Romney a month ago? Why are we in this pickle? Boehner and the Republicans claim it's because we spend too much on social welfare and "entitlements" so, cutting them and plugging tax loopholes will avert disaster. Obama and the Democrats assert that the abyss can be avoided by letting the Bush tax cuts for the wealthy expire and maybe trimming Medicare a bit. But why do corporations that make most of their profits IN America pay little or no taxes to the U.S government? Why do our representatives in congress vote for subsidies to fossil fuel companies? Why is "off-shoring" of profits legal?
Dec 8 Saturday 6:30pm, Irvine:
Reflections on Religion and Nationalism
@ Pacifica Institute, 18872 Bardeen Ave. Irvine, CA 92612
Distinguished Professor of English and Religious Studies with the University of California at Irvine and Senior Fellow for Religious Affairs with the Pacific Council on International Policy is a writer whose work has appeared in The Atlantic, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, and many other publications. His book GOD: A Biography won a Pulitzer Prize in 1996. His book Christ: A Crisis in the Life of God led to his being named a MacArthur Fellow for the years 2003-2007. He is currently at work as general editor of the forthcoming Norton Anthology of World Religions.
Register: events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07e6p8ceuz16836b3c
info@pacificainstitute.org
310-208-7290
Dec 9 Sunday 10am-1pm, Irvine:
Amnesty Intl. Global Write-A-Thon
@ Irvine United Congregational Church,
4915 Alton Pkwy., Irvine 92604 / www.iucc.org
The Advocates for Peace and Justice of Irvine United Congregational Church will join with the Irvine Chapter of Amnesty International to present our annual Amnesty International Global Write-A-Thon on Sunday, Dec. 9, from 10am to 1pm. Tables will be set up on the patio with information on documented cases of unjust detentions and disappearances of individuals from various countries. You are invited to sign pre-written letters and cards to government officials around the world to help improve conditions and resolve these situations. All community members are invited to attend this event.
Dec 9 Sunday noon-5pm, Anaheim:
Really Really Free Market
@ La Palma Park
The Really, Really Free Market (RRFM) movement is a horizontally-organized collective of individuals who form a temporary market based on an alternative gift economy. The RRFM movement aims to counteract capitalism in a proactive way. It holds as a major goal to build a community based on sharing resources, caring for one another and improving the collective lives of all.
Dec 9 Sunday 3-5pm, Tustin: OC Global Warming Committee Meeting Please attend and join in the discussion at REI, 2962 El Camino Real, Tustin. We meet in the REI Meeting Room inside the store meetup.com/Irvine-Global-Warming-Group/events/94560552
Dec 10 Monday 4:30pm Orange; 5pm Irvine:
MoveOn: Fiscal Showdown Event
4:30pm
@ Congressman Royce's office, 1110 E. Chapman Ave., Suite 207
moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=136166
5pm
@ Rep John Campbell's new office/The Spectrum, 20 Pacifica
pol.moveon.org/event/fiscalshowdown/136276
SIGN MAKING PARTY OR IF YOU WANT TO SPEAK AT RALLY, RSVP BY EMAIL TO KATE: sofztk8@aol.com
Dec 10 Monday 7pm, Orange:
DPOC's holiday party
@ Carpenters' Union Hall, 1916 W. Chapman Ave.
Come join the OC Democratic Party for our annual holiday potluck, hope to see you there!
Bring used blankets for OC Catholic Worker
Dec 12 Wednesday 11:30am-1:30pm, Irvine:
Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties Annual Luncheon
@ Irvine Hyatt,
17900 Jamboree Road
keynote speaker Drew Westen, nationally renowned political psychologist. Mr. Westen is the author of three books and more than 200 articles, including The Political Brain: The Role of Emotion in Deciding the Fate of the Nation,
secure.ppaction.org/site/Ticketing?view=Tickets&id=103148
Dec 12 Wednesday 5:30-9pm, Anaheim:
OCCORD Dinner
@ Sharaton Park Hotel,
1855 S. Harbor
5:30 to 6:30 Cocktail Reception
6:30 to 9:00 Dinner and Presentation
occord.org
Dec 12 Wednesday 6pm, Laguna Woods:
Laguna Woods Democratic Club Holiday Party
@ Clubhouse 3 Dining Room 2
Note earlier start time Suggested Donation $5
Join us for sandwiches, snacks, cookies, wine &
a presentation of pictures, music & videos to
celebrate the laughs & triumphs of 2012!
Bring unwrapped toys
they will be donated to South County Outreach
for those in need of cheer
For more info, call Sue Dearing @ 855-6965.
Dec 12 Wednesday 6-8pm, Irvine: Phone Bank @ 7 Aspen Tree Lane making calls to Congress members and telling them to stick up for the middle class over millionaires. sign up online, at find.theaction.org/events/rsvp/3566 or just show up with your cell phone and charger.
Dec 12 Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm, Huntington Beach: 72nd Assembly District Alliance Annual Holiday Potluck holiday Party @ International Association of Machinists Hall, 5402 Bolsa Ave. 72ndada.com
Dec 13 Thursday 6-10pm, Laguna Beach: Laguna Beach Democratic Club Holiday Party @ Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 429 Cypress Drive
Dec 13 Thursday 6:30pm, Santa Ana:
SACReD Meeting
@ Latino Health Access, 450 W 4t St, Santa Ana CA 92701
SACReD is a collaborative of residents, community organizations, neighborhood associations, labor and business members. We promote civic participation because with our voices we make Santa Ana better.
Dec 13 Thursday 6:30-8pm, Santa Ana: OC May Day Coalition meeting @ Grand Central Art Center (next to Gypsy Den) 125 N. Broadway (at 2nd) Santa Ana, CA 92701 ocmdc.org
Dec 14 Friday 6:30-10pm, Garden Grove:
OC LULAC District 2 & Garden Grove LULAC 2001 Christmas Pot Luck
@ OC LULAC Foundation's Office: 11277 Garden Grove Blvd. Suite 101-A Garden Grove, CA 92843
The Orange County LULAC District 2 and the Garden Grove LULAC Council 2001Invites you to participate in their Annual Christmas Celebration Pot Luck. Please bring an unisex un-wrapped toy to be giving to our poor kids in our community.
Dec 14 Friday 7-9:30pm, Irvine:
Peace in Motion Café Movie Night Presents: "Dirt! The Movie"
@ Center For Living Peace,
4139 Campus Drive, in the University Center shopping complex between Focus Dance Studio and Lee's Sandwiches.
We're talking dirt! Not soil, not earth, not loam, not dust, just plain old dirt, which this lively and enlightening documentary asserts is the planet's protective skin that contains all those other things, but also a whole bunch more. Inspired by William Bryant Logan's acclaimed book Dirt: The Ecstatic Skin of the Earth, Dirt! The Movie takes a humorous and substantial look into the history and current state of the living organic matter that we come from and will later return to. Dirt! The Movie will make you want to get dirty
Suggested Donation of $5-10
Event is café style - Guests are welcome to bring their own food and beer and wine refreshments. Wine glasses will be provided, however, please bring your own utensils and plates.
Dec 15 Saturday 5pm, Costa Mesa/Irvine:
Candlelight Vigil to End Gun Violence
front.moveon.org/enough-join-a-vigil-on-saturday-to-call-for-commonsensegunsafety
corner of Wilson st, and fordham dr., 360 W Wilson,
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Sidewalk in front of irvine high school, 4321 walnut avenue,
Irvine, CA 92606
This a vigil to grieve for those who have died by gun violence. It is time to highlight that our gun control laws are letting our children down. No parent should ever question whether their child will be safe from gun violence at the movies, the mall, their school or home.
Bring candles. Event will be silent from 5:10 pm to 5:30 pm in memory of the 20 children that died today.
myaccount.maestroconference.com/conference/register/EJ4FKLM7ARSYA0MQ
Dec 15 Saturday 6pm-midnight, Fountain Valley:
OC NORML Holiday Party
Must RSVP for food and address to KandiceOCNORML@aol.com
(Please put RSVP in the subject line)
$20 Donation at the Door Gets You:
*Catered dinner by StoneFire --Tri Tip Steak, Chicken,
Garlic Potatoes, Drinks, and Deserts
*Collectable OC NORML 2012 Christmas Ornament
(Credit Cards and Checks also Accepted at the Door)
**Secret Santa Exchange for those who would like to play
(Please bring a wrapped $10 gift to exchange)
**Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest
*Christmas Bakery Contest
(To compete we need an ingredients list & may not be medicated)
*Silent Black Light Art Auction!
18+ / Patient and Non- Patients are welcome but please bring Recommendations
*Volunteer Staff is Full
*Indoor & Outdoor Venue Dress for Cold Weather
Please join us to celebrate all of our accomplishments, the passage of Colorado and Washington's Legalization Measures and the Holidays!
Dec 15 Saturday 7:30pm-1:30am, Santa Ana:
Checkpoint/Reten Action
@ 2100 N. Main St.
The cops are planning to harass our community and take away our cars with a checkpoint. At 2100 N. Main St, Santa Ana, CA. (In front of the Bowers Museum).
We will be warning our community of the checkpoint by standing at strategic points where they can see us well before getting through the checkpoint and holding signs that say "RETEN".
We will be driving away cars for those who somehow got through, stopped and don't have a driver's license.
We will also let the cops know they're being watched and keep them in check by recording their actions.
We will also be giving out know your right information to the community.
Bring big bright signs that say "RETEN" and (if you have a valid one) your driver's license.
Remember: We have a right to be on public space, freedom of speech and the right to observe the police.
We rely on our cars to get to work, school, the hospital and everything else. The cops say that they're going after drunk drivers but the fact of the matter is that their own statistics show that the majority of their detentions are for those of us without papers. You can see it too when you see a family with a mother and her children having to walk home in the middle of the night because the pigs took away their car.
FYI: The police will cancel if they determine that it's going to rain.
Dec 17 Monday 6:30pm, Tustin: Calling all progressive women! Join NWPC OC to celebrate the holidays and the elected women in Orange County. Visit the NWPC OC website: nwpcoc.org/annual_nwpc_oc_holiday_party to RSVP. You will received the address and directions when you RSVP.
Dec 18 Tuesday 9-11am, Santa Ana: OC Immigration Coalition meeting @ SEIU 721, 1651 E. 4th Street (corner of 4th and Lyon) Suite 120 ocimmigrationcoalition.org
Dec 18 (3rd Tuesday) 5:30-7pm, Orange:
Peace Vigil by MFSO and CODEPINK
The Orange Circle at the intersection of
Glassell St and Chapman Ave.
It's time again for the monthly MFSO/Code Pink vigil. Please encourage everyone to come. We know you are very busy, especially during holiday season; but let's not allow people to forget the we cannot continue with the war for 2 more years and that we must stop the war now and bring our troops home. We have signs, but please bring your own if you have it.
Come one - come all. Bring your friends.
We need to remind everyone that the war rages on in Afghanistan
and the current Administration has the power to bring them out
of that quagmire now!
Dec 18 Tuesday 7pm, Orange: Committee to Support Free Bradley Manning So Cal @ Watson Drugs and Soda Fountain (After Circle Vigil)
Dec 18 (3rd Tuesday) 7:30pm, Irvine:
Cousins Club of OC: Rebuilding to Remain in Al Aqaba and the "Oh Say Can You C" plan
Speakers: Donna Baranski-Walker, executive director of the Rebuilding Alliance, and Morgan Bach, coordinator. They will also discuss Israel's E-1 punishment plan in area C of the West Bank AND a great new way to contact Congress.
The address is 15500 Sand Canyon Ave, it is in the same parking lot as the Irvine Ranch Water District Offices. You would turn left when entering the parking lot off of Sand Canyon Ave. The main entrance faces the parking lot and "Community Meeting Room" is signed on the door.
It is between the 5 freeway and the 405. Get off the 5 freeway at Sand Canyon and go south to Waterworks Drive and make a U-turn. Or exit the 405 freeway at Sand Canyon and go north to Waterworks Drive. Annual Cousin Club dues are $10. We would appreciate your support for 2012 if you have not already paid
Dec 19 Wednesday Noon-1pm, Irvine:
Rally & Caroling at Congressman Campbell's Office
20 Pacifica, Irvine, CA 92618
Please arrive by 11:45 so we can start at 12:00. Contact Amy with any questions, at amymcgonagle@gmail.com.
find.theaction.org/events/rsvp/6191
Dec 19 Wednesday 5:30pm, Dana Point:
Progressives of South Orange County annual Holiday Party
at the Wine Bistro, 34091 La Plaza, Dana Point 92629.
Free wine tasting during happy hour 5-7. Come to socialize and order food and beverages at the restaurant. RSVP to: SCNJ66@yahoo.co
Dec 19 Wednesday 6:30pm, Irvine:
Meeting to address gun violence
Please attend the meeting at Irvine High School Theater, 4321 Walnut Ave., to discuss local school responses to the shootings in Newtown, Connecticut.
Irvine Mayor Steven Choi will provide an introduction, and Irvine Unified School District Superintendent Terry Walker and Tustin Unified School District Superintendent Gregory Franklin will speak on safety plans and precautions at their respective schools. Irvine Police Chief Dave Maggard will provide an overview of the safety department's equipment, training and special assignments, with other specifics explained by police Lt. Dave Klug.
There will a question-and-answer period at the end of the meeting. The program will be taped for airing on ICTV, which is channel 30 for Cox subscribers and channel 99 for U-Verse subscribers. It also will be available on the city of Irvine website at cityofirvine.org.
PLEASE URGE our Council to go on the record supporting renewal of the federal assault weapons ban, and urge our new Mayor Steven Choi to follow the path of former Mayors Beth Krom and Sukhee Kang, and join Mayors Against illegal Guns, a nonpartisan coalition of more than 700 US mayors to advocate for common sense reforms of our gun laws to prevent gun violence, including prohibiting those on the FBI's Terrorist Watch List from purchasing firearms, requiring the reporting of lost and stolen guns, and requiring background checks for all employees of licensed gun dealers.
Dec 19 Wednesday 7-9:30pm, Santa Ana:
CopWatch Meeting
@ El Centro Cultural de México, 313 N. Birch St.@
You're invited to come participate in our general meeting/discussion regarding the police state in our hood.
We'll be sharing our experiences as well as bringing up possible solutions to the problems in our communities that have resulted from criminalization by the police.
We will also have a skill-share section showing people how to check a cop.
Some of the programs we have that you can help out with: Checkpoint Actions Community Workshops (know your rights, How to Copwatch, Kids puppet show, etc.) Community Patrol Table at Events Copwatch Santa Ana Zine
Agents of the state (especially the Santa Ana Police Department) are NOT welcomed.
Dec 20 Thursday 6-8pm, Costa Mesa:
Newport-Mesa School Board Trustee Katrina Foley's 4th Annual Holiday Soiree & Benefit.
@ Mesa Restaurant, The Camp, 725 Baker St., Costa Mesa.
In partnership with John Stephens, this year's soiree will again benefit Second Harvest Food Bank and local organization providing coats for children and the homeless. Individual tickets are $25; host opportunities available. Visit KatrinaFoley.com for more information and online payment.
Dec 20 Thursday 7pm, Whittier:
The Whittier Area Peace & Justice Coalition
Hosts a Free Screening of
ISRAEL vs ISRAEL
A Film About Israeli Peace Activists
@
St. Matthias Episcopal Church,
7056 Washington Avenue, Whittier 90602
WhittierPeace.org/index.htm#MovieNight
Dec 22 Saturday 6-9:30pm, Huntington Beach:
2nd Annual OC Young Democrats Holiday Party Fundraiser / Membership Drive!
Hosted at the home of Dan Kalmick
RSVP for Address
Purchase Tickets Online $30
Purchase tickets at the door $35
To RSVP or for info please contact:
Mona@OCYD.org or (949) 607-8710
Dec 23 Sunday 5pm, Anaheim:
Candlelight Vigil for all families who have lost a loved one to police
@ Anaheim Police Department,
425 S. Harbor Blvd.
We will be honoring our loved ones on this day..Bring your candles, balloons, or anything else you want to share...This is a very difficult time for all of us, we need to stand together and share our feelings and our grief as one big family...Tragedy has brought us together but love will keep us together!!! United we will stand and united we will get justice! If you can't make it light a candle or say a prayer that is all we ask!!
[canceled] Dec 25 (4th Tuesday) 7-9pm, Westminster:
NO OCPC meeting on December 25th
Dec 30 Sunday 2pm, Irvine:
PDA Orange County Chapter GENERAL MEETING
@ IHOP Restaurant, 5301 University Ave
INTRODUCTIONS
NATIONAL
"Change Makes Change!"
Progressive Central/DC Leadership Conf 1/19-20
IOTs conf calls, BBLVs/EDUCATE CONGRESS
www.pdamerica.org, www.pdacommunity.org
REGIONAL
Calif Organizing: debrief Oakland and LA meetings
CDP ADEM Elections/Prog Caucus/EBoard/Conventions
Campaign for a Healthy Calif (Single Payer) - updates
LOCAL
DPOC Reorganization, Dem Clubs, CHC-OC, Coffee/Discussion Grps
DFA, MoveOn, OFA, Issues Grps, OC Prog Summit, Occupy,
Actions, Announcements
WEEKLY ORANGE COUNTY PROGRESSIVE
OPEN DISCUSSION NEXT MEETING Thurs 1/31 7PM
Dr. Bill Honigman
c: 949-246-6283
Dec 31 Monday 3pm, Anaheim:
Public Awareness @ Disneyland
1313 S. Harbor Blvd.
We will be gathering by the Disney sign on Harbor Blvd.. We will bring awareness.. We will be bringing the truth to the tourists... We demand ... Justice , Change, Accountability, and Full Transparency.. All of those things in the name of our many loved ones killed by Anaheim police officers.. Many of which are repeat offenders. and have more than one OIS under their belts..and continue to patrol the streets of Anaheim..Know your rights and film the police... The only way to keep a corrupt police department accountable is thru video!!
United Survivors of Anaheim
Dec 31 Monday 6pm-1am, Anaheim:
LULAC New Year's Eve Dinner & Dance Celebration
Join the Orange County LULAC Foundation, Frank Garcia of La Casa Garcia for a fabulous New Year's Eve Dinner & Dance Celebration. The Orange County League of United Latin American Citizens Foundation (OCLF) invites you to participate in our celebration which is held in order to raise funds for our LULAC annual activities, especially our annual Latino Youth Leadership Conference, Youth Programs & Scholarships.
Advance Tickets Sales:
$75 - LULAC Members & Students
$100 - General Public
CONTACT:
Benny Diaz, OCLF: bennydiaz@sbcglobal.net, 714-357-4328
Frank Garcia, La Casa Garcia: 714-231-8418
https://sites.google.com/site/orangecountylulacfoundation/events/nye-2012
REPEATING EVENTS
O. C. Catholic Worker - Volunteer Schedule occatholicworker.org
Daily,
7pm, Santa Ana:
Occupy Orange County (Santa Ana)
Full Schedule for S.A. G.A's: Civic Center Wednesdays at 7:30, Saturdays at 3 (small think tank), and our Primary (main) GA is Friday night at 7:30 at 7:00PM at Santa Ana's Walk of Honor at the corner of Broadway and Civic Center Dr. Santa Ana Civic Center, Ross St. side, come get involved.
occupyorangecounty.com
Daily, 7pm, Huntington Beach: Occupy Orange County (Huntington Beach) General Assembly Beach and PCH, Huntington Beach occupy-oc.org
Mondays, 7:30am, Laguna Hills: Neighborhood Democratic Discussion Group at Starbucks Coffee, 25630 Alicia Parkway, across from Laguna Hills High School.
Mondays, 6pm, Irvine: Worker-Student Alliance (WSA) UC Irvine, in SSL 105. wsauci.blogspot.com
(2nd Monday), 4:30-6pm, Laguna Woods: JOIN US FOR PEACE! Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods Village's Steering Committee voted to restart the People for Peace ad hoc committee. Monthly demonstrations for peace will take place on the Second Monday of every month, 4:30 to 6 PM at the corner of El Toro & Valencia. Please call or email Margaret Pearlman margaretpearlma@yahoo.com for more information
Tuesdays, 4-5pm, Tustin: Stand in Peace Tustin Common Ground (embracehumanity.com) is a spiritual community in the City of Tustin. Each Tuesday afternoon from 4 to 5 PM, several members come together at the intersection of Prospect Ave and Irvine Blvd (northwest corner) to hold signs that read "Imagine Peace". Carol Marshall 714-961-5439 camarshall7@sbcglobal.net meetup.com/common-ground-spiritual-center/calendar/vvbknypcbhc
(3rd Tuesday), 5:30-7 pm, Orange: Bring our troops home protest, sponsored by MFSO at the Traffic Circle in Old Towne Orange. Bring an anti-war sign and wear pink or black!
[Canceled] (2nd & 4th Tuesdays)
6:30 PM, Fullerton:
Drinking Liberally (drinkingliberally.org)
Drinking Liberally meets at Table
Ten in Fullerton, 124 W. Commonwealth Ave. in the SoCo
District (Harbor/Commonwealth). We begin around
6:30pm. Our location is just one block from the
Fullerton Transportation Center so you can take the
bus or the train. We are on the patio in warm weather
or front bar in cold weather. $6.00 burgers every
Tuesday and a few specials just for us. It is time to
rouse the North!
Contact: orangecounty@drinkingliberally.org
or (714) 955-7765
Tuesdays, 7pm, Santa Ana: Junta de Voluntarios/Volunteer Meeting El Centro Cultural de México, 313 N. Birch Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 el-centro.org
[time change] Tuesdays, 5-6 PM, Irvine: UC Irvine Young Democrats meeting, SSL 105 ucirvinedemocrats.webs.com
(3nd Tuesday),
5:30-7 pm,
Orange:
Peace Vigil, sponsored by MFSO & Code Pink
at the Traffic Circle in Old Towne Orange.
Dear OC Code Pink Activists & Supporters,
I am happy to report that our friends from the
OC chapter of Military Families Speak Out
have resumed monthly peace vigils at the Circle!
These vigils will be held on the 3rd Tuesdays
of each month from 5:30-7:00 pm.
And so I urge you to come out this Tuesday
Nov. 15th for MFSO's very first vigil in support
of these patriots as they have supported us for
the past 7 years. They have even graciously
offered to share this vigil with us as joint event
for peace!
In peaceful solidarity,
Kathy (Code Pink OC)
Tuesdays, 7pm, Irvine: Irvine Queers. 106 Gateway Commons Irvine, CA 92697 UCI Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Resource Center located between Gateway Commons and the Cross-Cultural Center. spirit.dos.uci.edu/irvineq
Wednesdays, 7:30 am, Anaheim: Los Amigos of Orange County, a progressive networking group, meets at Jagerhaus Restaurant, 2525 East Ball Road.. Contact: guevarasart@yahoo.com or (949) 636-2750 losamigosoc.com
(3rd Wednesdays), 7:30 am, Orange: CARA Action Team, @ Teamster Local #952, 140 S. Marks Way, Orange Karen Connor, 626-915-4044
Wednesdays, 2-3pm, Irvine: Olive Tree Initiative - Public Forum at the founders circle benches in the middle of Aldrich Park at UCI www.socsci.uci.edu/~cpb/OLIVE TREE INITIATIVE.html
Wednesdays, 3pm, Costa Mesa Occ Amnesty in Art Center 311
[Suspended] Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30pm, Laguna Hills Women in Black of Laguna Woods The local chapter of Women in Black has suspended their vigil, Check 588-9367 for more info. Local email wiblagunawoods@yahoo.com; International website: Womeninblack.org . Local call: 949-588-9367
[Rescheduled] (2nd Wednesday),
5:30-7 pm,
Orange:
Peace Vigil sponsored by OC Code Pink (codepinkoc.org)
Moved to 3rd Tuesday
(Last Wednesday), 5-6:30pm, Seal Beach: SENIOR PATRIOTS AGAINST THE WAR INVITES YOU TO JOIN A DEMONSTRATION FOR PEACE THE LAST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 5 TO 6:30PM IN FRONT OF THE LARGE WORLD GLOBE LEISURE WORLD, SEAL BEACH Seal Beach Blvd. at Golden Rain Rd. Between 405 Freeway and Westminster Parking in local shopping center, corner Seal Beach Blvd. & Westminster SIGNS AND BANNERS PROVIDED Call 562-430-7509 or 562-430-1047 for information
Wednesdays, 5-6 pm, Irvine: UCI Amnesty International meeting, Crescent Bay Room B (A124) in the Student Center spirit.dos.uci.edu/amnesty/calendar.htm
[Canceled] (2nd Wednesdays), 6:30pm, San Clemente:
Drinking Liberally (drinkingliberally.org).
meets at Sunsets Bar & Grill in Capistrano Beach, 34700 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Contact: SCDrinkingLiberally@gmail.com or (949) 682-5291.
Odd Wednesdays (starting week 1), 7pm, Irvine: Transgender Alliance Group To Educate And Motivate (TAG TEAM) This will be an open space for allies and members of the transgender, gender variant, and gender non-conforming community to spread awareness and create an open space to plan actions for change on our campus. If you are interested, please join us Location: LGBTRC (Student Center South G302) If you would like more information, feel free to contact Sophie Punkar spunkar@uci.edu\ Amanda Woo awoo@uci.edu
(2nd Wednesday), 7 pm, Huntington Beach: 72nd Assembly Democratic Alliance meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm (door is open at 6:30pm), at International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) District Lodge 725, 5402 Bolsa Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92649. Next meeting is February 8, 2012. For information, scheduled guest speaker, and map www.72ndada.com.
(2nd Wednesdays), 7-10pm, Santa Ana:
CopWatch Santa Ana General Meeting/Community Forum
SEIU Offices,
1200 N. Main St., Suite 900, Santa Ana, CA
You are invited to come participate in direct-action based barrio organizing against the police state. Every 2nd wed. of the month at 7pm.
Professional childcare will be provided.
Agents of the state including the Santa Ana Police Department and Immigration and Customs Enforcement are NOT welcomed.
New Thursdays, 7:30-10:30 am, Santa Ana: Los Amigos de Santa Ana, a progressive networking group, meets at Mariscos Zamora Restaurant 3701 W. McFadden Ave, #H, Santa Ana, 92704, (714)650-9287
(1st & 3rd Thursdays), 6:30-8:30 PM, Irvine: pints and politics are suspended momentarily while we look for a new location. destiny@club48democrats.com
(1st Thursdays), 6-9PM, Fullerton: Democrats of North Orange County (DNOC), Sizzler Restaurant, 1401 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, Dinner at 6, Meeting begins at 7. Contact: Pete Anderson, President petedem04@gmail.com
(1st Thursdays)
7-9 PM, Whittier:
Whittier Area Peace & Justice Coalition
Movie Night
St. Matthias Episcopal Church - Chase Room,
7056 Washington Avenue,
Whittier, CA 90602
1st Thurs-Movie night; 2nd Thurs-Steering Committee; 3rd Thurs "Teach in" meeting - Peace and Justice Work
whittierpeace.org
Suspended (3rd Thursdays), 7pm,
Progressive Network Conference Call
Third Thursday, every month 7 PM. To listen in to announcements , plans, and requests for help from other progressive in Orange County, call 949-954-3015 and enter 57169 when prompted for a pin number. These calls are open to the public, so you can also participate by registering with Calliflower.com and searching for the Progressive Network OC Monthly Call. To present information about your event, organization, or issue, you must be a registered user at Calliflower.com. For more information email lindamay@ocequality.com
4th Thursdays 6:30pm - if you wish to speak, please arrive by 6:15 to fill out a speaker's form, Irvine: Green Ribbon Committee meeting 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine
Thursdays
8-11 PM, Costa Mesa:
Drag Show Fun Raiser Potatoe Skins & Platform Shoes - Party with a Purpose
Durty Nelly's Irish Pub
2915 Red Hill Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Every Thursday, starting August 27th, "Durty Nelly's" is hosting a fundraiser for various charities in Orange County.
Admittance is $10 which includes the show.
Come enjoy yourself and support our Community!
Durty Nelly's Irish Pub
2915 Redhill Ave.
Costa Mesa
Thursdays 8:30 PM, Santa Ana: Drinking Liberally (drinkingliberally.org) a no-agenda social club for local progressives, meets at Memphis Bar at 201N Broadway in the Artists Village Contact: orangecounty@drinkingliberally.org or (714) 955-7765
(2nd Thursdays)
7-9PM, Santa Ana:
Orange County Young Democrats Meeting
Bistro 400
400 W. 4th Street
Santa Ana, CA 92701
OCYD.net
Thursdays 7 PM, Rancho Santa Margarita: Drinking Liberally (drinkingliberally.org), a no-agenda social club for local progressives, meets at Canyon Fireside Grille 22312 El Paseo Rancho Santa Margarita California 92688 Contact: rsm@drinkingliberally.org.
Fridays 7:30am, Huntington Beach: Informal "Blue HB" Coffeeklatch at Natale's Cafe, 7251 Warner, between Gothard & Goldenwest. Contact: Vern Nelson 724-235-VERN
[Location Change]Fridays 8 am, San Juan Capistrano: Informal discussion of local issues at Playhouse San Juan
(2nd Friday) 6:30pm, Anaheim: Potluck for Progressives. Sponsored by the Social Justice Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim, 511 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim CA 92805. www.uuchurchoc.org
Fridays 7:30-9pm, Santa Ana: Did you know that a new Transgender Support Group is forming at Church of the Foothills? The group will be meeting on the third Friday of the Month, from 7:30-9:00 PM in the Sr. High Room. Called "TG Rainbow", this all inclusive transgender support group will be holding their first meeting will be Friday, July 16. For more information about the group go to www.mach25media.com/tgr.html or contact Michelle Evans at mach25@sbcglobal.net or 949-770-0702.
(3rd Friday) 7-8pm Fullerton: OC NORML normally meets on the third Friday of the month at Giovanni's Pizza, 922 W Williams in Fullerton ocnorml.org
(1st & 3rd Fridays) 5-6pm Costa Mesa: Women In Black Harbor and Newport, Costa Mesa, CA Women in Black is a world wide peace group. We protest silently, wearing all black and holding signs.
Fridays 5pm Costa Mesa: Street corner protest against Colonial Occupation from Iraq to Palestine to Haiti at the corner of Bristol and Anton across from the South Coast Plaza Contact: Chuck Anderson, quetzalcoatl38@aol.com, (714) 956-5037
Fridays 5:30pm, Santa Ana: Orange County DREAM Team Coalition Meeting (istillhaveadream.org) Centro Cultural de Méexico 313 N. Birch Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Santa Ana, CA 92701 Contact: Minerva S. Gómez (714) 376-8065
(1st Fridays) 7:30pm, Newport Beach: Orange County Nation Group meets on the First Friday of every month at 7:30pm at the home of a member for two hours of discussion of current political or social topics. Often there is a guest speaker. We limit speakers to 20 minutes because we want to have an extended question and answer session and expound our own opinions. Contact: Allan Beek 949.645.1419 abeek@flash.net
(2nd Friday of the month) 6:45pm, Anaheim: Program for Progressives. Networking from 6:45pm to 7:15pm. Program begins at 7:15pm. Sponsored by the Social Justice Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim, 511 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim CA 92805. Please check our website, uuanaheim.org, for program details.
(Last Friday of the month) 7pm, Anaheim - UUCA Interweave, a gay/straight alliance which supports and addresses the needs and concerns of LGBT people, welcomes you to a potluck dinner and meeting held on the last Friday of the month at 7pm. UUCA Interweave is affiliated with the Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim, 511 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim CA 92805. For more information please visit the church website at www.uuchurchoc.org, email uucainterweave@gmail.com, or follow us on Facebook.
Saturdays, 9-11am, Irvine: Weekly Democratic Kaffee-Klatch Come and discuss the political topics of the day! University Center (across from UCI), under the trees across from Whale of a Tale Book Store 4199 Campus Dr Contact: Sharon Toji 9499296512 htoji@cox.net
Saturdays, 9am-2pm, Irvine: OC Green Market Orange County's First Eco-friendly Open Air Market! is located on the beautiful Irvine Valley College Campus, 5500 Irvine Center Dr. and is open every Saturday from 9am - 2pm - rain or shine. Admission is free. IVC policy requires that every parked car has a valid single use parking permit. A single use parking permit costs $2 per day. Cars not displaying a valid permit will receive a citation beginning at $20. Permit dispensers are located near parking lots #3 & #5. Signs will be posted. For questions, comments or more information please email info@ocgreenmarket.com or call 714 717 4424. ocgreenmarket.com
Saturdays, 9:30-11:30am, Orange:
Connecting Communication Event
the LGBT Center in Orange County will host a Connecting Communication/Nonviolent Communication Practice Group
1605 N. Spurgeon St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Please email David Esch to sign up davidbrianesch@gmail.com
thecenteroc.org
Peace and Equality will not happen without connection--learn why and how.
[Moved] 1st Saturday,
11am-12:30am, Laguna Woods:
People for Peace demonstrations have moved to the 2nd Monday 4:30-6pm
Please call or email Margaret Pearlman margaretpearlma@yahoo.com for more information
Saturdays, 11am-1pm, Laguna Beach: Laguna Beach Peace Vigil We meet every Saturday at Main Beach (PCH and Ocean Ave). Join the longest running peace vigil in the US. More info at https://www.facebook.com/LagunaBeachPeaceVigil
Canceled Saturdays, noon-2pm,
Brea:
Brea Anti-war gathering at the intersection of Brea Blvd. and
Imperial Highway
Contact Marcus Gourley runningdeeractivist@yahoo.com
[Moved] (Last Saturday), 11am-12:30pm, Seal Beach: SENIOR PATRIOTS AGAINST THE WAR Demonstration moved to Last Wednesday
Sundays, 9:45-10:45am, Anaheim: Adult Forum. All adults are welcome to join a group discussion on topics of social &/or political interest, co-facilitated by Ruth Shapin and Edward Dunvan. Held at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim, 511 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805. Phone: (714)758-1050. uuchurchoc.org For further information call the phone number above, or Ruth at 714-567-0188, or see the above website.
Sundays, 12-1pm,
Huntington Beach:
Enough!
Every Sunday from noon to 1pm,
Huntington Beach:
At Main St. and PCH S/W corner
For more info. Contact,
Albert afitguy@excite.com
Dorrine quitetherebel@hotmail.com
theyoungturks.com/section/Enough
dfalink.com/event.php?id=25376
Sundays, 3pm, Cerritos: The newly formed Southeast L.A. chapter of Progressive Democrats of America will be meeting every Sunday at 3pm, starting April 17. Location: Starbucks at the Cerritos Towne Center, 12751 Towne Center Drive Suite N-3, Cerritos, CA 90703-8588.
Sundays, 3 pm, Santa Ana: Santa Ana Food Not Bombs (foodnotbombs.net/california.html) meets every Sunday @ 3pm to share fresh and healthful vegan food with the community because food is a right, not a privilege. Our local picnic location is at Sasscer Park at Civic Center and Ross Street across from the Santa Ana Library. For information on volunteering, please come meet us in person and we will point you in the right direction for the following week. Thanks for your interest. Much love and solidarity.
Sundays, 6-9 pm, Santa Ana: H Task Force
The Court at Artists Village, 301 #308
The H. Taskforce as a think-tank is dedicated to issuing white papers demonstrating what our position is and what actions can and should be initiated to improve our community in Santa Ana California. Some examples of the areas of interest to this group includes: Santa Ana's economic system and budget distribution; the history and demographics of the city; city and county politics; education; business improvement; gentrification and immigrant rights; crime and homelessness. For transparency purposes and the taskforce's affiliation with the Santa Ana Occupy Movement, all proposed positions and actions will be presented in Occupy Santa Ana's General Assembly Forum.
Sundays, 7-8 pm, Huntington Beach: "Visualize world peace, surf city style" at Main St. & Pacific Coast Highway, Bring a covered candle just help hold up the banner (no signs please; the banner says it all!). Contact: mtheriault@socal.rr.com.
ADDITIONAL NOTICES
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
April 25, 2012
Contact: Theresa Dang, (657) 210-0263
Yenni Díaz, (714) 791-5463
SANTA ANA - For the 10th year, the movement for social justice in Orange County shows its growing strength and diversity this Tuesday, May 1 at Sasscer Park. On the heels of last year's unjust car impoundment victory, hundreds of community members and allies are expected to turn out on this International Workers' Rights Day to demand real and immediate positive change.
The May 1 event will highlight two campaigns: meaningful and immediate public education reform, and state driver's licenses for all. This May Day also coincides with the janitors' struggle for a fair labor contract.
"Janitors are currently fighting to maintain dignified wages and full family healthcare," says Marisol Rivera, Vice President of SEIU-USWW Orange County. "In order for Orange County to prosper, hard-working families cannot continue to be held back. Many of our members are parents and as all parents, they want a better future for their kids. We are in this fight not just for ourselves, but for future generations."
Throughout the State of California, 18,000 janitors with the Service Employees International Union-United Service Workers West (SEIU-USWW) are campaigning for a new contract. The current contract expires on April 30, 2012. In Orange County, approximately 1,500 janitors are impacted by this master contract negotiation.
Since 2001, California has cut the budget for higher education yearly forcing all schools systems to find ways to cut costs and find other revenue sources.[1] "School districts in the K-12 system have responded to state budget cuts by firing teachers, increasing class sizes, cutting programs, cutting summer school, and emphasizing standardized tests," says Carolyn Torres, Education Chair of Chican@s Unidos. "California's refusal to prioritize and invest in public education has made education inaccessible and unattainable to a whole generation of our youth."
In response, the Orange County May Day Coalition, with Chican@s Unidos leading the effort, has declared a State of Emergency on public education. "We demand that the educational crisis be treated with urgency and provided the necessary resources to make California a state where education is for all," says Torres.
The State stands to benefit from the issuance of driver's licenses to all Californians regardless of immigration status. Approximately 2.6 million Californians are undocumented[2], and if 2.6 million people are able to obtain a driver's license upon the completion of proper training and testing, California roadways would be safer, more drivers would have insurance, and the State would generate income from the collection of fees and taxes from these additional licensed drivers.
"All Californians have the ability to improve the economy and public safety, and the State should not only recognize this but should support these efforts. We ask that our state legislators do the right thing and make no delay in ensuring all Californians are able to get a driver's license," says Abraham Flores Rojas, Co-founder of Resistencia, Autonomia, Igualdad, Liderazgo (RAIZ).
The May Day event will begin with a program of education and entertainment at 2 p.m. at Sasscer Park located at 4th and Ross Streets. A march and post-march program will follow. This event is organized by the Orange County May Day Coalition, and is free and open to the public.
Last year, the May Day event drew over 300 participants and after a nearly year-long campaign, the Orange County May Day Coalition, in collaboration with the Orange County Congregation Community Organization (OCCCO), won a new impound policy in the City of Santa Ana, the first of its kind in the County. The new policy has reduced impounds by 75%, according to Santa Ana Police Department statistics.
The Orange County May Day Coalition is a community-centered coalition of organizations and individuals; member organizations include Chican@s Unidos, DeColores Queer OC, El Centro Cultural de México, OC DREAM Team, OC Peace Coalition, Occupy Santa Ana, RAIZ, SEIU-USWW, and Tonantzin Collective.
For more information, visit http://ocmdc.org.
Sheriff Sandra Hutchens:
In the last month there have been very important announcements regarding the federal Secure Communities program. The first important announcement was made by California Attorney General Kamala Harris as she made it clear that Secure Communities is optional for local law enforcement. This was followed by Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca and Los Angeles Police Commission stating publicly that they would no longer comply with Secure Communities. As important as these statements have been, the bigger issue is the existence of 287(g) agreements and the aforementioned program. Such collaboration with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has created an environment of fear within the immigrant community. Our community has not felt safe when dealing with police authorities, and by collaborating with ICE, the rift between community and law enforcement grows wider. With these programs, those that end up in deportation proceedings are mothers, fathers, daughters, and sons, not hardened criminals.
We demand you make a similar announcement regarding Secure Communities and that you end your 287(g) agreements with ICE. By you working with ICE, you are not making our community safer, but rather exacerbating the fear and resentment that already exists towards law enforcement. Your mission statement states that your department is “dedicated to the protection of ALL” and your vision statement reads that our “trust” is your “legacy.” If you truly want the community to trust your department, the first step should be a public statement in support of the recently re-introduced Transparency and Responsibility Using State Tools Act (TRUST Act), a bill that would set guidelines regarding Secure Communities and help ensure that our community is truly secure. Nationally, the debate around immigration has been one of criminalizing communities and dehumanizing hard working people who are not criminals. Again, we demand that you not contribute to the continuous criminalization and dehumanization of our community through Secure Communities and 287(g) agreements.
Sincerely,
ADVICE FOR CONGRESS (TO THE TUNE OF "SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN") Verse: You'd better watch out, you'd better not lie, our middle class tax cuts better not die. Our votes got you into this town. With Medicaid funds and Medicare too, Seniors and Dreamers counting on you, Our votes got you into this town. (Bridge) The troops in far off Asia, the vets at Walter Reed, they've risked their lives to keep us safe so don't let their pensions bleed. Verse: Forget the Koch boys, and Adelson too — "fix the debt" guys don't care about you. Our votes got you into this town. We've all seen THE pledge -it's gone viral TWICE -we know which of you took Grover's advice. Our votes got you into this town. (Bridge) We watch you vote on C-Span, we know when you've been swayed, we know when Boehner pressures you but you must not be afraid. Verse; So, please show up and VOTE.... don't cut up our pie, you know in your hearts WHOSE tax cuts must die. Our votes got you into this town. Just do the right thing, out on the House Floor Ð sell us out and we'll show you the door. Our votes got you into this town. Yes our votes got you into this town. ## To the tune of : WE THREE KINGS Congress won't you listen to us; Don't throw seniors under the bus; They've worked hard and they deserve to retire with dig-ni-ty. (Chorus) Fiscal drop-offs loom ahead; Filling working folks with dread; Programs bleeding, debt proceeding; going further in the red. Something in the budget must give; We make less than we need to live; Put an end to corporate hand-outs Ð it's money right through a sieve. (Chorus) Don't take knives to our Medicare; Workers paid in Ð how can you dare? Tax the wealthy incomes healthy enough to pay their fair share. (Chorus) CEOS want Medicaid's pie They'll make profits while people die Health care shouldn't be a luxury only the rich can buy. (Chorus) ## Twelve days of budget cuts On the first day of budget cuts our Congress gave to me, A cut in SoCIAL Security. On the second day of budget cuts our Congress gave to me, Delays in Medicare, and A cut in SoCIAL Security. On the third day of budget cuts our Congress gave to me, Less Medicaid, Delays in Medicare, and A cut in SoCIAL Security. On the fourth day of budget cuts our Congress gave to me, No more jobless pay, Less Medicaid, Delays in Medicare, and A cut in SoCIAL Security. On the fifth day of budget cuts Congress gave to me, More breaks for the rich. No more jobless pay, Less Medicaid, Delays in Medicare, and A cut in SoCIAL Security. On the sixth day of budget cuts our Congress gave to me, No funds for bridges, On the seventh day of budget cuts our Congress gave to me, More gunners gunning, [repeat] On the eighth day of budget cuts our Congress gave to me, No teachers teaching, [repeat] On the ninth day of Christmas our Congress gave to me, More corporate giveaways, [repeat] On the tenth day of budget cuts our Congress gave to me, No public broadcasts, [repeat] On the eleventh day of budget cuts our Congress gave to me, More taxes for workers, [repeat] On the twelfth day of budget cuts our Congress said to me, We please big donors, [repeat] To The tune of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" Oh Congressmen in Washington please give us all a break; Our seniors live on cat food while the billionaires eat steak; It's time you passed a budget that was fair for all our sakes; Oh please vote with your conscience this one time, just this one time, Oh please vo-te with your conscience this one time. The corporations tell you that the way to fix the debt; Is give the wealthy even more and kill the safety net; But stealing from retirees is not the smartest bet; Oh please vote with your conscience this one time, just this one time Oh please vo-te with your conscience this one time. The Medicare insurance plan is one they'd like to ax; Employer matching funds to them are just another tax; But balancing a budget can't be done on old folks backs; Oh please vote with your conscience this one time, just this one time Oh please vo-te with your conscience this one time. They want you to cut Medicaid so they won't have to pay; Repealing Obamacare will keep their tax at bay; The rich have skated long enough it's time we had a say; Oh please vote with your conscience this one time, just this one time Oh please vo-te with your conscience this one time. The Kochs have gotten tax breaks for importing foreign oil; While no jobs were created for the folks on our own soil; The trickle theory doesnÕt work despite how hard we toil; Oh please vote with your conscience this one time, just this one time Oh please vo-te with your conscience this one time. So let the wealthy tax cuts go Ð they've still got Cayman's cash; And save the breaks for working folks so savings we can stash; In banks here in America Ð to help avoid a crash; Oh please vote with your conscience this one time, just this one time Oh please vo-te with your conscience this one time. The 12 Days of Debt Negotiations (to the tune of "The 12 Days Of Christmas") For the debt negotiations, here's what we have to see: A fight for Social Security! For the debt negotiations, here's what we have to see: Taxes for the rich, And a fight for Social Security! For the debt negotiations, here's what we have to see: More stimulus, Taxes for the rich, And a fight for Social Security! For the debt negotiations, here's what we have to see: Less Austerity, More stimulus, Taxes for the rich, And a fight for Social Security! For the debt negotiations, here's what we have to see: Help for the poor! Less Austerity, More stimulus, Taxes for the rich, And a fight for Social Security! For the debt negotiations, here's what we have to see: Medicare protection! Help for the poor! Less Austerity, More stimulus, Taxes for the rich, And a fight for Social Security! For the debt negotiations, here's what we have to see: Medicaid expansion, Medicare protection, Help for the poor! Less Austerity, More stimulus, Taxes for the rich, And a fight for Social Security! For the debt negotiations, here's what we have to see: Infrastructure spending, Medicaid expansion, Medicare protection, Help for the poor! Less Austerity, More stimulus, Taxes for the rich, And a fight for Social Security! For the debt negotiations, here's what we have to see: Billions in defense cuts, Infrastructure spending, Medicaid expansion, Medicare protection, Help for the poor! Less Austerity, More stimulus, Taxes for the rich, And a fight for Social Security! For the debt negotiations, here's what we have to see: Payroll tax extension, Billions in defense cuts, Infrastructure spending, Medicaid expansion, Medicare protection, Help for the poor! Less Austerity, More stimulus, Taxes for the rich, And a fight for Social Security! For the debt negotiations, here's what we have to see: Unemployment checks, Payroll tax extension, Billions in defense cuts, Infrastructure spending, Medicaid expansion, Medicare protection, Help for the poor! Less Austerity, More stimulus, Taxes for the rich, And a fight for Social Security! For the debt negotiations, here's what we have to see: Protected worker pensions, Unemployment checks, Payroll tax extension, Billions in defense cuts, Infrastructure spending, Medicaid expansion, Medicare protection, Help for the poor! Less Austerity, More stimulus, Taxes for the rich, And a fight for Social Security! God Rest Ye Grover Norquist (to the tune of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen") We're heading for the Fiscal Cliff. We're heading for the edge. Remember Grover Norquist who made us sign that pledge. We're dealing with the deficit by cutting Medicare. We cannot have the richest one percent paying their share! No we cannot ask the rich to pay their share! We won't be raising taxes though our nation's on the edge. Remember Grover Norquist who made us sign that pledge. Let's trim the social safety net by cutting Medicare. We cannot have the richest one percent paying their share! No we cannot ask the rich to pay their share! Fiscal Cliff (to the tune of "Jingle Bells") Do not act in haste. Don't fan the flames of fear. We just had an election. The results were very clear. Austerity is not the course we must pursue. It's time for us to focus now on raising revenue! Fiscal Cliff! Fiscal Cliff! Looming up ahead. Raising rich folks' taxes fills Republicans with dread. Fiscal Cliff! Fiscal Cliff! how can we survive? Let's raise the rich folks' taxes and America will thrive! Promise to preserve Social Security. Strengthening the safety net's the top priority. Don't touch Medicare. And if you seem to stray, We'll toss you out of office on the next Election Day! Oh! Fiscal Cliff! Fiscal Cliff! Looming up ahead. Raising rich folks' taxes fills Republicans with dread. Fiscal Cliff! Fiscal Cliff! how can we survive? Let's raise the rich folks' taxes and America will thrive! It's time to cut defense. It's time for us to lose Those costly weapons systems that we're never gonna use! We'll still be secure. Our generals won't mind. We spend more on defense than everybody else combined! Oh! Fiscal Cliff! Fiscal Cliff! Looming up ahead. Raising rich folks' taxes fills Republicans with dread. Fiscal Cliff! Fiscal Cliff! how can we survive? Let's raise the rich folks' taxes and America will thrive! Deficits are bad, but joblessness is worse! Wealth consolidation is a big persistent curse! Tax cuts for the rich were a wretched flop. It's time to bring the hammer down. The deficit will drop! Oh! Fiscal Cliff! Fiscal Cliff! Looming up ahead. Raising rich folks' taxes fills Republicans with dread. Fiscal Cliff! Fiscal Cliff! how can we survive? Let's raise the rich folks' taxes and America will thrive!
Contact: Christina Fialho FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tel: 385-21-CIVIC
Email: CFialho@endisolation.org
CIVIC LAUNCHES NATIONAL MONTH OF ACTION
A Campaign to End the Isolation and Abuse of Detained Immigrants
Communities across the United States are participating in the National Visitation Month of Action organized by Community Initiatives for Visiting Immigrants in Confinement (CIVIC) to mark the three-year anniversary of the national visitation movement’s struggle to end the isolation and abuse of detained immigrants.
CIVIC, formerly known as the National Detention Visitation Network, began three years ago when a small group of visitation programs and interested individuals across the county joined forces to provide support to one another through monthly conference calls and an email listserv, coordinated by Rev. David Fraccaro and incubated by the Detention Watch Network.
Today, CIVIC’s grassroots, volunteer-based network is vast and growing, with the goal of starting 18 new visitation programs in the next 2 years. With coordinated actions occurring during the month of December in YOUR CITY, STATE, and X other cities, CIVIC advocates are rising up to address the serious effects the U.S. immigration detention system has on human life.
“This holiday season while people across the country gather with friends and relatives in celebration, thousands of families will be torn apart by immigration detention,” said Christina Fialho, co-founder/executive director of CIVIC. “At this very moment, over 32,000 men and women are languishing in our nation’s jails and prisons even though they are not in criminal custody. Furthermore, immigrants detained have no right to a court-appointed attorney, a free phone call, or visitation.”
CIVIC fights for a right to visitation and connects detained immigrants to a community of support and advocacy on the outside. These innovative visitation programs offer not only friendship, but also connections to legal, medical, and post-release support. Visitation programs create a consistent community presence in otherwise invisible detention facilities, placing CIVIC volunteers in a unique and vital position to protect the human rights of detained immigrants and ensure each person remains connected to the outside world.
This month, visitor volunteers are supporting hundreds of immigrants, like Ana who was detained for over a year even though she was a victim of human trafficking. Her experience highlights the unnecessary cruelty that plagues the civil immigration detention system. She was torn away from her 8-year old daughter, sexually assaulted by male guards, and thrown into solitary confinement. CIVIC ended Ana’s isolation and abuse by visiting her weekly for over a year, connecting her to an attorney, and reuniting her with her 8-year old daughter.
Today, the Friends of Orange County Detainees and CIVIC demand that the public have a legally protected right to visit and support immigrants in detention.” said Jan Meslin, Coordinator, Friends of Orange County Detainees.
To celebrate this Month of Action, CIVIC is hosting a kick-off virtual fundraiser to raise $15,000 by the end of the year, with all proceeds going toward the creation of 3 new visitation programs in 3 months. To support this work or take part in this National Visitation Month of Action, visit www.endisolation.org.
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If you would like more information please call Christina Fialho at 385-21-CIVIC or email at CFialho@endisolation.org.
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