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Jan 2 Wednesday 7pm, Costa Mesa: Democracy for America-OC meeting. @ Karl Strauss Brewing Company, 901 South Coast Drive
Guest Speaker: Dwight Smith, Catholic Worker, Santa Ana Attached is a copy of his earlier speech; please read it before the meeting. We'll have more details in an update prior to the meeting. Issue Updates: We'll hear news from members on specific topics. Planning for 2013: Please come prepared with ideas and opinions for meeting topics and issues we need to focus on in 2013. Moderator Melahat Rafiei Social hour is 6:15pm and meeting begins at 7:15pm. For info, contact Susan Kopicki at sckopicki@gmail.com.

Jan 3 Thursday 7pm, Whittier: The Whittier Area Peace & Justice Coalition Free Screening of "I AM" a probing exploration of our world, what's wrong with it, and what we can do to make it better.
@ St. Matthias Episcopal Church, 7056 Washington Avenue, Whittier 90602 WhittierPeace.org/index.htm#MovieNight

Jan 4 Friday 6pm, Santa Ana: Candle Light Vigil at Sikh Temple 2514 W Warner Ave
Recently, the disgusting and barbaric act of gang rape in New Delhi has sparked an outrage which was overdue. This breach of free society has shaken the very core of our humanity. Although we cannot be present there in person, let's come together to show our solidarity with those demonstrating for justice. For every Damini or Nirbhaya, let's gather to demand that there must be no more. Not in India, not anywhere.
If possible, please wear white with a black scarf. This is a silent vigil and protest. Thank you.

Jan 4 (1^st Friday) 7-9pm, Orange: Moving Pictures: Friday Night Film Series "Flesh The Movie: A documentary about Sex Trafficking in the U.S. "
Join us on January 4th as we learn about predators within our cities coercing young adults into commercial sex exploitation. Hear from Teresa about what we can do to safeguard our children and young adults. & January 11th is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Join us in a prayer service at 3:00 p .m. in the Sacred Heart Chapel
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

Jan 5-26 9am-9pm, Irvine: TRAVELING EXHIBITION HONORS ARAB AMERICANS IN THE DIPLOMATIC SERVICE, PEACE CORPS AND U.S. ARMED FORCES A new exhibition created by the Arab American National Museum (AANM) - Patriots & Peacemakers: Arab Americans in Service to Our Country - The Patriots & Peacemakers exhibition tells the story of over 100 years of contributions by Arab Americans to three arenas of national service: the U.S. military, diplomatic service and the Peace Corps. It was designed by the AANM to shine a light on the acts of heroism and sacrifice of generations of Americans of Arab descent, and to challenge prevailing stereotypes that have only deepened in the past decade. It opened officially on Veterans Day 2011 at the museum in Michigan, and the UCI visit (through January 26th) will be the first one on the West Coast. The exhibition will be on display at the Student Center (Doheny Beach Ballroom) of the University of California, Irvine, January 5-26, 2013. Admission is free and the public is welcome; exhibition hours are 9 am to 9 pm. Since the AANM opened in 2005, we have worked on many levels to preserve and present the cultural and community heritage of Arab immigrants in America. While we are located in the nation's heartland, we are a national institution, affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution, whose programs and exhibits represent the experience and contributions of Arab Americans across the country. The public is invited to attend a Gala Opening Reception to benefit the exhibition 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, at the University of California, Irvine Student Center. Tickets ($250) and sponsorships are available online at http://www.arabamericanmuseum.org/patriots.and.peacemakers_socal. The reception is hosted by Southern California Friends of the AANM and sponsors include Wells Fargo Bank, Dr. Mohamed El-Arian, EH National Bank, Applied Medical, and TMX Engineering. The Middle East Studies Student Initiative (MESSI) is sponsoring workshops on the Arab American experience to complement the exhibition. Workshops scheduled include: Sunday, January 13th (12:00 noon) "A Hundred Years' Angeleno" with Gregory Orfalea, author of Angeleno Days: an Arab American Writer on Family, Place and Politics Sunday, January 13th (1:00 pm) "Arabic Music 101"A demonstration by Sami Asmar and Friends Sunday, January 20th (1:00 pm) "Arabic Calligraphy" with Maece Seirafi Sunday, January 20th (2:00 pm) "Who are Arab Americans?" with Dr. Faiza Shereen and Rima Nashashibi For further information about the Patriots & Peacemakers Exhibition and the AANM, visit www.arabamericanmuseum.org. Educators interested in class visits (lesson plans are available) may contact the Center for Educational Partnerships at the University of California, Irvine (949) 824-1015.

Jan 5 Saturday noon, Santa Ana: OC Industrial Workers of the World Monthly Branch Meeting @ 316 South Cypress Ave, Santa Ana, CA

Jan 5 Saturday 1:30pm, Irvine: Humanists of OC: Defining Humanism - a Topic for Discussion
Irvine Ranch Water District, Community Meeting Room 15500 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine, CA 92618 meetup.com/OCHumanists/events/93516632

Jan 6 (1^st 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] Jan 6 Sunday noon-5pm, Anaheim: Really Really Free Market @ La Palma Park
Postpoed to the 13th

Jan 6 Sunday 1-3:15pm, Costa Mesa: Please join us in opposition to the fur industry and the stores that profit off these tortured animals
Funeral Procession for the 50 million animals killed every year for fur South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. We'll start at Nordstrom, then proceed into the mall
Dress up as though you're really going to a funeral, dark clothes, preferably black. We want attention so please dress up. We also need a few people in men's suits (dark jacket, pants, and tie with a light shirt) to replicate Blake Nordstrom (if you are planning to wear a men's suit, please email here letting me know). Most people will be funeral attendees (in all black), a few will be Blake (in men's suits). meetup.com/aprl-oc/events/97020072

Jan 6 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)
Ace Hoffman speaking about closing San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station; Jane Rands speaking about the campaign for a Police Commission in Fullerton. 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.

Jan 8 Tuesday 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

Jan 8 Tuesday 5pm, Irvine: Irvine City Council Meeting. Please attend to help save "Orange County's Great Park" by showing and voicing your support for the Great Park. Everyone in Orange County benefits from the park, which is under threat of being dismantled by the new majority on the Irvine City Council. Check the agenda on that day for an estimated time this topic will be covered: http://www.cityofirvine.org/council/agenda/default.asp. (there may be a pre-meeting briefing for those who wish to come. Please email bethkrom@gmail.com for updates)

Jan 8 (2^nd Tuesday) 6:30pm, Laguna Beach: Transition Laguna monthly potluck and meeting Every Second Tuesday. First mtg. of 2013 is on PERMACULTURE: Tue. Jan. 8th, 6:30 Potluck - 7:00 Speakers start promptly :) - Neighborhood Church Hall on St. Ann's and Glenneyre.

Jan 8 Tuesday 7pm, Westminster: Committee to Support Free Bradley Manning So Cal @ Spires Restaurant, 13030 Goldenwest Ave.
Committee Meeting is included with the MFSO Agenda for Military Families Speak Out.

Jan 8 Tuesday 7pm, Laguna Woods: Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods Village: Michael Hiltzik "Economics and Politics in 2013 and Beyond" @ Clubhouse 7 Information: Margaret Pearlman 949-768-1649, margaretpearlma@yahoo.com

Jan 9 Wednesday 6pm, San Juan Capistrano: South OC Democratic Club general meeting will feature Nancy McIntyre. Instrumental in designing and creating "iHOPEocinc.", a center for the homeless in San Clemente. The center provides overnight stays, food, medical attention and communication with members' families. Buffet dinner includes salads, entrée, side dishes, dessert and beverage catered by The Catering Factory. Dinner, served at 6pm, is $17for members, $20 for non-members. Meeting at 7pm is $3 for members and $5 for non-members. RSVPS required by Wed., Jan. 2. RSVP to Kenton Cooper at kenton805@cox.net. San Juan Community Center, 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano 92675.

Jan 9,10,13 Wednesdays 7pm/Thursdays 10am/Sundays 10:15am, Irvine: Food Farming and Faith @ Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Pkwy.
Most of us have enjoyed some good food and the pleasure of eating these past weeks. In the adult class called: Food Farming and Faith we will learn how eating is not only enjoyable but it is also a political act, an agricultural act, an ethical act and a community act. The class is offered three times each week for 5 weeks beginning Wed. Jan. 9 at 7 p.m, Thur. Jan.10 at 10 a.m. and Sun. Jan. 13 at 10:15 a.m. All classes will be in Plummer Hall. If you have not registered please let us know you are planning to attend by emailing George at georgesjohnson@gmail.com. Happy New Year!

Jan 9 Wednesday 7pm, Santa Ana: "Five Broken Cameras" - Film about Life in Occupied Palestine @ Church of the Messiah, 614 North Bush Street, Santa Ana
This winner of the Sundance film Festival tells the story of the Bil'Popular Committee and the Palestinian Peace Marchers who go to the Separation Wall each Friday protesting Israeli occupation. (See also Jan 15, Jan 16, and Jan 13)

Jan 9 Wednesday 7pm, Santa Ana: OC Young Democrats Jeff LeTourneau and Henry Vandermeir are guest speakers at next Wednesday's meeting. We'll hear from the two candidates for Chair of the Democratic Party of Orange County Join OCYD at Original Mike's in Santa Ana, 100 South Main St., Santa Ana CA.

Jan 9 Wednesday 7-9pm, Laguna Woods: Laguna Woods Democratic Club Clubhouse 3, Dining-room 2
With appreciation to all those who volunteered in 2012 for GOTV, Voter Registration, and Poll Monitoring/Worker activities, this first meeting of the New Year is dedicated to you. Guest Speaker Henry Vandermeir President of the CDC, Exec. Dir. of the DFOC, DPOC Chair Candidate "How the 2012 Election Will Affect the California Legislature" Plus Installation of your 2013 Board of Directors Please bring food for donation to South County Outreach!

Jan 10 Thursday 6-8pm, Costa Mesa: Happy hour with Netroots Nation: OC @ Karl Strauss Brewery & Restaurants, 901 S Coast Dr
This year, Netroots Nation is finally coming to California! We want to make sure that Orange County's best work is represented when the thousands of the nation's best organizers and activists arrive in the Golden State, which is why they're visiting Orange County on Thursday 1/10/13. Please join us to chat with Executive Director Raven Brooks and Communications Director Mary Rickles about what Orange County has been up to and get information about our panel submission process. If you know an activist or organization doing great work, please invite them! More info about Netroots Nation here: http://www.netrootsnation.org/

Jan 10 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

Jan 10 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, CA 92868. For further information, please call 714-514-2771. See you at the next meeting, and please bring a friend, John Zitny

Jan 11 Friday 1pm, Seal Beach: Senior Patriots for Peace: Rev. James Lawson "The Legacy of Martin Luther King: The struggle for economic and social justice continues!" @ Clubhouse 4, Leisure World (Golden Rain Rd. at Seal Beach Blvd.)
Rev. Lawson served in prison for being a conscientious objector during the Korean War. After serving in prison, he worked with Dr. King helping to coordinate the Freedom Rides in 1961 and the Meredith March in 1966. He also played a key role in the sanitation workers strike of 1968. IMPORTANT: Persons living outside of Leisure World: Please call one day in advance to leave your name for admittance (562-430-1047 or 562-296-8521).

Jan 11 Friday 6:45-9pm, Anaheim: Program for Progressives Our monthly PFP will feature Kate Jeffrey from Orange County Planned Parenthood. Her topic is: "Womens' Health and Reproductive Rights: How Far Have We come?" Ms. Jeffrey is the vice-president of External Affairs. This year we are commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision which legalized abortion. Join us for a timely and interesting program. Snacks at 6:15 and program commences at 7:15. (You may wish to to bring a snack to share.) Everyone is welcome to participate at 511 S. Harbor Blvd., 92805. Share a snack, and enjoy our informal gathering. Anacleta C. Martina Co-chair, Social Justice Committee 714-998-8125
Anacleta C. Martina, Co-chair, Social Justice Committee 714-998-8125

Jan 12 Saturday 9-11:30am, Santa Ana: Friends of Orange County Detainees presents TG 101 to help us when we visit the transgender population at the Santa Ana Jail Saturday, January 12, 9 to 11:30 or noon (or so) at The Center, for TG 101 training. Pat Magee will be the presenter and Dr. Karyl Ketchum, of CSUF, will be helping. CIVIC, the national visitation organization for persons who are detained, will be filming the Saturday morning training. The Center is located at: 1605 North Spurgeon Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 The building looks a lot like an apartment building and there is some parking on the street. We will meet in the front room, downstairs, which is fully accessible. Please RSVP and get information from Karen Vance birdbance@Yahoo.com

Jan 12 Saturday 9am-1pm, Garden Grove: OC Catholic Charities-DACA Training for Volunteers at St. Callistus in Garden Grove 12921 South Lewis Street Garden Grove, CA 92840

Jan 12 Saturday 9am-3:30pm, Orange: Escuelita Presentations: Presentations and/or tittles are subject to change Local Struggles: Unions from the Spanish Civil War (Gema) Political Economy: The IMF, what is it and what does it do? (Scott) Political Theory: Cuadros/ Zapatista models of organizing Pt 1 (Ricardo)
"In order to give continuity to our own formation and the development of the organization, we must confront the new stages of struggle, with better and more sophisticated political arguments. This is a science, and if we are to toss away our old conception of the world, we must understand that as a science it demands continual study" If we do not ready ourselves for these next/new stages of struggle, how will we face them when they present themselves to us, or our organization/s. Will we use the same political arguments/actions from the 90, 80, 70, 60? If not interested in this, then at least come out for the free tamales :) RSVP: Vrabaja@gmail.com

Jan 12 Saturday 9am-4:30pm, Santa Ana: Young Gifted and Invisible: Understanding the Disenfranchisement of Boys and Men of Color
@ Valley High School, 1801 S Greenville santaanabmoc.wix.com/bmoc2013conference

Jan 12 Saturday 9:30am, Laguna Woods: Label GMOs OC Meeting @ Mother's Market & Kitchen, 24165 Paseo De Valencia
Many exciting happenings are brewing and by Jan 12 we expect to have some great updates and areas that you may want to help with. We also want you to have the opportunity to share what you have been doing to inform your community about GMOs and how you eat GMO Free. We can learn so much from each other! Please come for the fellowship, brainstorming and to find out ways that you can help that work for you to have 2013 be THE YEAR that we transform the food industry. Please note, this time we will be meeting at the Mother's in Laguna Woods. Thank you for your flexibility. Zen Honeycutt

Jan 12 Saturday 10am-Noon, Orange: OC Peace Coalition This Saturday we will be meeting at the Orange Circle, Chapman and Glassell, Orange.
Special Notice: We are staging an action in favor of closing the Guantanamo Bay prison for "terrorism suspects" (torture victims) after our meeting this Saturday in the Orange Circle. The action will begin at noon.

Jan 12 Saturday 10am-Noon Buena Park/Huntington Beach/Orange; 10:30am-12:30pm Irvine; Noon-2pm Long Beach; 2-4pm Diamond Bar: Democratic AD Delegate Elections cadem.org/resources/assembly_district_meetings Progressive Slate: www.progressiveslate.citymax.com/cadidatesslates-2013.html
Time listed is start of registration. After 2 hours, registration will close and the meeting will begin. (See also Jan 13)
AD 55 2pm International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 47, 600 N. Diamond Bar Blvd. Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Convener: Gregg Fritchie (909) 214-3856 gregg@gregg60.org Candidate statements
AD 65 10am UFCW Local 324, 8530 Stanton Ave. Buena Park, CA. 90620 Convener: David Earick (714)679-6452 earick@sbcglobal.net Candidate statements
AD 68 10am Teamsters Local 952 Hall, 140 South Marks Ave. Orange, CA 92868 Convener: Florice Hoffman (626) 524-5965 fhoffman@socal.rr.com Candidate statements
AD 70 noon IAM Local 1930, 319 W. Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802 Convener: Cory Allen (562) 506-5597 corynlb@gmail.com Candidate statements
AD 72 10am International Association of Machinists, 5402 Bolsa Ave. Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Convener: Angelica Ramos (202) 577-1252 angelica.ramos@gmail.com Candidate statements
AD 73 10am San Clemente Community Center, Fireside Room, 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, CA 92672 Convener: Denise Penn (949) 498-8771 denisepenn@aol.com Candidate statements
AD74 10:30am The Back Bay Conference Center at Irvine Lanes, 3415 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92612 Convener: Steve Young (949) 338-4459 civiljusticelaw@gmail.com Candidate statements

Jan 12 Saturday 10am-1:30pm, Santa Ana: Information Session on the Citizenship Process @ Saddleback High School, 2802 South Flower St. If you have any questions please call Claudia or Andrés at: 714-621-0919 (See also Jan 26)

Jan 12 Saturday 11am, Costa Mesa: Victoria's Secret Action Day Event for Greenpeace OC @ 2428 Newport Blvd Ste#7 Costa Mesa CA 92627
Victoria's Secret is using hazardous chemicals and dyes to make our clothes. These chemicals poison our rivers, and traces of these hazardous chemicals also end up remaining in many of the garments people buy. Take part in a non-violent direct action pressuring Victoria's Secret to Detox their fashion!

Jan 12 Saturday Noon, Orange: Guantanamo Action after Saturday's meeting We are staging an action in favor of closing the Guantanamo Bay prison for "terrorism suspects" (torture victims) after our meeting this Saturday in the Orange Circle. The action will begin at noon.

Jan 12 Saturday 3pm, Garden Grove: Move To Amend-OC AGENDA - Organizing or tagging along with a 2rd anniversary event of the Citizens United Decision - Organizing a regularly reoccuring petition drive (I think Quarterly would be good, and at different locations, such as Huntington Beach's board walk then on to Santa Ana's broadway or the like) - Updates/repositioning for lobbying City Councils - Organizing a "call center" action to reach out to "on the fence" lawmakers in local cities, CA, and even national caucuses. Location: 9472 Central Ave, Garden Grove, 92647

Jan 12 Saturday 3pm, Irvine: ADEM Bowling Party @ Irvine Lanes, 3415 Michelson Drive
The 74th AD delegate election will take place upstairs from Irvine Lanes at the Back Bay Conference Center from 10:30 until roughly 2:30. Following the election, we'll go downstairs to Irvine Lanes to celebrate with the winners. Free bowling (You pay the cost of the shoe rental only.) and free food. Come join us. You do not need to live in the 74th district to attend the party (though you do need to live in the district to vote in the ADEM prior to the party). You can even bring your kids if you'd like to.

[Canceled] Jan 12 Saturday 4:30pm, Santa Ana: I found out last night that I can not host a General Assembly on Saturday because I was previously scheduled to attend a paid seminar this weekend in LA. I'm truly sorry for the mischeduling. Perhaps next Saturday, same time and place? Any objections and/or recommendations?

Jan 12 Saturday 6:45pm, Irvine: Reclaim Democracy meeting "Promised Land" @ Edwards University Town Center 6, 4245 Campus Dr.
It is almost time for our first meeting of 2013, and I want to do something different. Instead of meeting at the Irvine Ranch Water District building and watching a documentary, I would like to meet at the Edwards University Town Center 6 Theater, and watch a newly released Hollywood drama called "Promised Land"
Therefore, we will meet outside of the Edwards University Town Center 6 Theater at 6:45 PM, on Saturday, January 12, 2013, at 4245 Campus Dr., Irvine. The movie starts at 7:00PM. Buy your tickets ahead of time if possible. After the movie we will go to the Veggie Grill at 4213 Campus Dr. for a bite to eat and to discuss the movie.

Jan 13 Sunday noon-5pm, Anaheim: Really Really Free Market @ La Palma Park
Come meet your community! ***Bring stuff you don't need/want anymore! ***And get stuff you do need/want! If you don't have anything to share you are still welcome to take anything!
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.

Jan 13 Sunday 12:30-2:30pm Santa Ana: Democratic AD Delegate Elections cadem.org/resources/assembly_district_meetings
Time listed is start of registration. After 2 hours, registration will close and the meeting will begin. (See also Jan 12)
AD 69 12:30pm Delhi Center, 505 E. Central Ave. Santa Ana, CA. 92707 Convener: Erin Shawn (949) 682-8520 erin@steveyoungforcalifornia.com Candidate statements

Jan 13 Sunday 12:45pm, Irvine: "Five Broken Cameras" - Film about Life in Occupied Palestine @ Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway
This winner of the Sundance film Festival tells the story of the Bil'Popular Committee and the Palestinian Peace Marchers who go to the Separation Wall each Friday protesting Israeli occupation. (See also Jan 15, Jan 16, and Jan 9)

Jan 13 Sunday 1:30pm, Irvine: Americans United for Separation of Church and State God in America: Of God and Caesar @ Irvine Ranch Water District Community Room, 15500 Sand Canyon Avenue, Irvine, CA 92618 au-oc.org

Jan 13 Sunday 4pm, Mission Viejo: Update on Global Warming and Climate Change with Chris Prelitz @ Tapestry meeting room, 23437 Madero Avenue, Suite #140
Chris is a pioneer of the green movement, heading a successful design-build firm. His projects have ranged from off-the-grid ranches, to the first solar powered restaurant and solar auto dealership in the U.S. He has served on environmental advisory boards at city, state and national levels. He appeared in the premier episode of the Discovery Channel's Greenovate show. Chris' book "Green Made Easy, The Everyday Guide for Transitioning to a Green Lifestyle" contains many actions to achieve a sustainable world.

Jan 14 Monday 7pm, Orange: Democratic Party of Biennial Organizational meeting Carpenters' Union Hall, 1916 W. Chapman Ave.
We will be swearing-in the new Central Committee members and electing officers for the 2013-2015 term.

Jan 15 (3^rd 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!

Jan 15 Tuesday 5pm, Anaheim: Anaheim City Council Needs To Hear From You If you are a concerned citizen of Anaheim or any other city and you have a concern about the Anaheim police department putting our community in danger by employing murdering rogue officers to roam the streets of Anaheim today. If you are willing to spreak out .. please please attend the city council meeting and beg these council members to do their job . Public safety shall always come first! Lets pack the city hall.. Standing room only!! City of Anaheim, City Hall 7th Floor, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92805 (714) 765-5247 if you cannot attent please give the mayor a call and express your concerns about apd!!

Jan 15 Tuesday 7pm, Anaheim: OCCCO-PICO immigration comittee meeting 310 W. Broadway Anaheim, CA 92805
About Eleven million people live and work here in the United States in a dark and daunting reality of nonexistence. These families have been judged by the harshest anti-immigrant laws and denied equal opportunity to live a dignified way of life. Please join us as we face one of the biggest fights for the rights of our undocumented communities. The next 3 months will entail arduous and crucial work to pass a legislation that would reform current immigration laws and allow for a pathway towards citizenship!!!! We will have updates, reports on National efforts and what we can do here in Orange County!

Jan 15 Tuesday 7pm, Orange: Committee to Support Free Bradley Manning So Cal @ Watson Drugs and Soda Fountain (After Circle Vigil)

Jan 15 Tuesday 7pm, Irvine: The Compassion Games- Survival of The Kindest @ The Center for Living Peace, 4139 Campus Drive sarah4hope.org/SARAH4Hope/Compassion_Games.html

Jan 15 Tuesday 7:30pm, Anaheim: Iyad Burnat, Palestinian Peace Activist @ Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim, 511 S Harbor Blvd
Iyad Burnat has led weekly peaceful protest demonstrations in Bil'in, a village on the West Bank, for five years. This meeting is sponsored by Sabeel, the voice of the Palestinian Christians; the Cousins Club of Orange County, a Middle East peace group; and UUJME (UUs for Justice in the Middle East.) Discussion will follow the presentation. Please join us. (See also Jan 9, Jan 13, and Jan 16)

Jan 16 Wednesday 1-3pm & 7:30pm, Irvine: Iyad Burnat, Palestinian Peace Activist has led weekly peaceful protest demonstrations in Bil'in, a village on the West Bank, for five years.
1-3pm, "meet and greet" event on on UCI campus hosted by the Students for Justice in Palestine at the Student Center. Please contact David Smith dasmith@uci.edu for more information and the room number.
7:30pm @ Irvine United Congregational Church. 4915 Alton Parkway, Sponsored by the Irvine United Congregational Church; Friends of Sabeel in Southern California, the voice of the Palestinian Christians; the Cousins Club of Orange County, a Middle East dialogue and peace group.
(See also Jan 9, Jan 13, and Jan 15)

Jan 16 Wednesday 7pm, Santa Ana: CopWatch Meeting @ El Centro Cultural de Mexico, 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 Workhops (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.

Jan 17 Thursday 6-8pm, Irvine: OC Green Drinks @ Andrei's Conscious Cuisine, 2607 Main Street, We are meeting in the lounge on the second floor
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

Jan 17 Thursday 6:30pm, Santa Ana: Homeless Task Force Training @ OC Catholic Worker, 316 Cypress Avenue
Ms. Stephanie Haffner of the Western Center for Law and Poverty will be conducting a class in assisting the homeless to file claims pursuant to the recent class-action decided against orange County Social Services. For those of you coming from work, we'll be serving jumbalaya and salad, along with an entree to be named later. Coffee and soft drinks will be provided, as will grandchildcare. Our first two volunteer opportunities to assist the homeless will take place at the Legal Aid Society in Tustin (http://www.legal-aid.com/) upon the next two Saturdays. Legal Aid will also need volunteers to help answer the phones and assist claimants. We'll be joined in this effort by students from UCI Law School and the Center for Social Ecology, and this training will also prepare volunteers to mentor homeless applicants for new General Relief Cases.
To RSVP (although last-minute attendees are fine) call Dwight Smith at (714) 469-4603.

Jan 17 Thursday 7pm, Irvine/Tustin/San Juan Capistrano: MoveOn: Community Committee Against Gun Violence
36 Butler Street, Irvine, CA 92612, moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=136977
13800 Parkcenter Ln #306, Tustin, CA 92782 moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=136910
27512 calle arroyo, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=136907

Jan 19 Saturday 9am-noon, Irvine: Interfaith Dialogues: Building the Beloved Community @ Christ Our Redeemer AME Church, 46 Maxwell ochumanrelations.org/news/interfaith-dialogues

Jan 19 Saturday 9am-noon, Santa Ana: Training for OC homeless count Anyone who wants to train for helping to do the OC homeless count should call 714-288 4007 training is THIS Sat Jan 19. Count is Sat. Jan 26. Saturday, January 19, 2013 9:00-12NOON , 1:00 -4:-00PM PST Saskia Young 714-288-4007 Training Location: OC Partnership (Santa Ana, CA) 1505 East 17th Street, Suite 108 Santa Ana, CA 92705

Jan 19 Saturday 10:30am-5pm, Long Beach: 25th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace & Unity Parade and Celebration This is an annual event in Long Beach, and MFSO, Veterans for Peace, Occupy and the Long Beach Area Peace Network will be marching together. Join us so that the city of Long Beach will hear our important message and see that the time to end this war is now. City Councilmember Dee Andrews always makes a special point to invite us.
We need to be in place by 9:30AM, but the actual parade starts at 10:30 AM. Free parking will be available at Long Beach City College-Pacific Coast Campus located at 1305 East Pacific Coast Hwy, and then use the free shuttle to Martin Luther King Ave and 7th Street. Since the parade ends near the college it's easy to get back to your car. If you cannot find us, go to "Parade Participant Check-in" and ask for Long Beach Area Peace Network's location. We will have MFSO T-shirts on truck which will be in the parade. We are decorating Ed's truck before the start of the parade so come help out if you can which is about 8:30 am. Please only signs related to the message "Bring our troops & tax dollars home." Dr. King was a very outspoken advocate for peace and ending the war in Vietnam, so we are making the connection with our signs at the parade. We will also be hauling our 8 ft. soldier, Oscar.
Military Families Speak Out Orange County & South Bay Chapters www.mfsooc.org mfsooc@earthlink.net Pat Alviso (562) 833-8035 Jeff Merrick (562) 522-424

Jan 19 Saturday 5-9pm, Santa Ana: National Day of Service Event @ 1505 East 17th Street, Suite 108 action.2013pic.org/page/event/search_simple

Jan 19 Saturday 6:30pm, Orange: OC IWW Union Social @ SEIU Hall, 140 South Marks Way
[Description] Come to this potluck social to meet and mingle with Fellow Workers from the Orange County and surrounding areas! This is a great time to introduce your friends, family, and yourself to the IWW. Discuss workplace issues, and be downright sociable ;-) please, invite your friends and let's make this a party to be proud of! Email: OCiww.public@gmail.com ~ Phone: (949) 441-1273 ~ Facebook:www.facebook.com/orangeiww ~ Twitter: OrangeCountyIWW

Jan 20 Sunday noon-2pm, Anaheim: Public Awareness Gathering And March ~Anaheim Police Dept, Anaheim Hills @ 8201 East Santa Ana Canyon Rd, Anaheim, CA 92808
There is a huge public safety issue in the city of Anaheim and we will continue to bring awareness to the communities all over Anaheim until the city of Anaheim does more to bring accountability to a long list of Anaheim officers who repeatedly disrespect the rights of the citizens. Know your rights and exercise them, research, spread the word, attend city council meetings, the only way to keep a corrupt police department accountable is by filming them. Remind officers when you see them about due process.

Jan 20 Sunday 4:30pm, Irvine: MoveOn: Candlelight Vigil Mourning Sandyhook and honoring Dr. Martin Luther King @ Alton and Culver, 3995 Alton Parkway
We will gather in Irvine, on this Sunday, January 20,at 5:00 PM on the corner of Alton and Culver. We will remember Dr. King, and in the spirit of non violence, support President Obama's call for sensible and tighter gun control. We will also mark the third Anniversary of Citizen's United, the Supreme Court decision that expands the corporate stranglehold of our government, where the profit from weapons of war fuels the slaughter of innocents. Please bring a candle in a holder, to prevent drips and protect it from the wind, an appropriate sign and dress really warmly. We encourage you to bring friends and family. If you would like to speak for a brief moment reflecting on the solemnity of the moment and the vigil, email us below. Please sign up here: so we know how many people to expect, and bring extra candles if you can. http://pol.moveon.org/event/progressiveaction/137128

Jan 21 Monday 8:15am, Laguna Woods Village: Inauguration Watch Party/Celebration of MLK, Jr. Day Clubhouse 6 reservations required! Call Penny Cline 714 381-6439

Jan 21 Monday 8am-1pm, Irvine: Day of Service... "Make It a Day on, Not a Day Off" Cross-Cultural Center, UCI
UCI will be assembling boxes to package food for hungry people at the OC Food Bank, in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This will help meet the needs of local communities. Transportation will be provided. This is also an opportunity to meet other amazing leaders looking to make change happen. (See also Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium)

Jan 21-31 Monday 8am-Thursday 5pm, Irvine: Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium 2013 EVENTS AND PROGRAMS: 1/21: Day of Service... "Make It a Day on, Not a Day Off" (http://www.facebook.com/events/513876888634712) 1/22: Film: "The House I Live In" (http://www.facebook.com/events/142435719244619) 1/23: The Dr. Joseph L. White Lecture: Elaine Brown - Black Panther Party Leader (http://www.facebook.com/events/519357048096778/) 1/24: Dr. Bernard Lafayette - Educator and Trainer on Dr. King's Non-Violent Philosophy "The Journey to Global Non-Violence and Peace" || Sponsored by Center for Citizen Peacebuilding (http://www.facebook.com/events/425334630870473/?fref=pb) 1/29: MLKJ Volunteer Fair (http://www.facebook.com/events/153531881462487/) 1/30: Discussion on Black Feminism (http://www.facebook.com/events/492062080846744/) 1/31: Discussion with Youth Justice Coalition (http://www.facebook.com/events/470127503045704/)

Jan 21 Monday 2-5pm, Orange: On Dr. Martin Luther King Day, Jan 21st I will be protesting the raising of bus fairs 33% by protesting at OCTA head quarters at 550 South Main Street, Orange, CA , 92868. The protest will be held between 2 - 5 PM. Please join me, Thank you. Also any one you can bring to this protest/rally would be great. Also any body you could call in ways of New's would be great. I am thinking park at Main Place? For information please call me at 714 248 1805. or Email me at deterbradley@yahoo.com. Thank You.

Jan 21 Monday 6-10pm, Laguna Beach: Celebrate the Inauguration in Laguna style. The Inauguration is just the warm up act. You are in for a VERY special treat. BC Space will be hosting "CAPITAL CRIMES" This is a wonderful art show depicting the money people.
@ BC Space, 235 Forest Avenue Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Marks phone (949) 497-1880 Open the metal door and go upstairs Laguna Beach Democratic Club will supply wine and munchies We can have red wine but please stay on the hardwood floor with red wine.

Jan 22-25 Tuesday 10am-Friday 2pm, Irvine: Islam Awareness Week at UCI
is an annual program dedicated to encouraging dialogue, dispelling misconceptions, and bringing thought-provoking content to the entire campus community on topics related to Islam. facebook.com/events/583737901641943 ucimsu.com
Jan 22 noon - Freedom of Speech
Jan 22 6pm - Return of the Mecca: Muslims, Multiculturalism, and the Enduring Legacy of Malcolm X:
Jan 23 2pm - Beyond Blind Faith: God in the Quran
Jan 23 6pm - Jihad: The Struggle for Peace
Jan 24 2pm - Women's Rights in Islam
Jan 24 7:30pm - Hijab Day Reflections
Jan 25 1pm - Muslim Open House Day

Jan 22 Tuesday noon, Irvine: Freedom of Speech: Hussam Ayloush Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, Southern California @ UCI Student Center Terrace https://www.facebook.com/events/402910829792702/ (See also Islam Awareness Week)

Jan 22 Tuesday 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

Jan 22 Tuesday 6pm, Irvine: We will be showing and discussing "The House I Live In" which is a documentary directed by Eugene Jerecki. It offers an in-depth view on the United States' criminal justice system, particularly surrounding the "War on Drugs". Being that the United States has one of the highest incarceration rates, this film calls us to examine the prison system. Light refreshments will be provided. @ Dr. Joseph White Room Cross-Cultural Center, UCI (See also Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium)

Jan 22 Tuesday 6pm, Irvine: Return of the Mecca: Muslims, Multiculturalism, and the Enduring Legacy of Malcolm X @ UCI Crystal Cove Auditorium Speaker: Dr. Sohail Daulatzai https://www.facebook.com/events/455581154505056/ (See also Islam Awareness Week)

Jan 22 Tuesday 6:30pm, Orange: Roe v Wade Rally Meet us at the Circle in Orange at 6:30 PM for the 40th anniversary of Roe v Wade (and the 40th anniversary of Orange County NOW). Bring signs, friends, family, colleagues and lots of spirit!

Jan 22 (4^th 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 22 Tuesday 7pm, Mission Viejo: Sierra Club Chili Cook-Off and Newcomer/Member Meet & Greet @ Norman Murray Community Center, 24932 Veterans Way Contact: Patty Sappingfield, (949) 768-3610, solanese@cox.net

Jan 23 Wednesday 2pm, Irvine: Beyond Blind Faith: God in the Quran @ UCI, Ring Room of the CCC https://www.facebook.com/events/546354902041308/
Speaker: Shaykh Osman Umarji (See also Islam Awareness Week)

Jan 23 Wednesday 6pm, Irvine: Jihad: The Struggle for Peace @ UCI, Crystal Cove Auditorium
Speaker: Dr. Muzammil Siddiqi Director of Islamic Society of Orange County https://www.facebook.com/events/190308394448483/ (See also Islam Awareness Week)

Jan 23 Wednesday 7pm, Irvine: The Dr. Joseph L. White Lecture: Elaine Brown - Black Panther Party Leade @ Ballroom D UCI Student Center (See also Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium)

Jan 23 Wednesday 7pm, Fountain Valley: Democratic Club of West OC Green Valley Adult Clubhouse, 17250 Los Jardines West, (off Warner between Euclid and Brookhurst Sts.)
The guest speaker is Charles L. Blek, founding President of the California Chapters of the Brady Campaign and current President of the Orange County Chapter. Mr. Blek will speak on the current state of gun violence and gun control in the U.S. He will also present legislation and advocacy we may engage in to try to end this source of violence in our society. Susan Kopicki, DCWOC member, DFA leader and board member of Childs.pace, childspace.org, will present information about this wonderful after school program and upcoming gala fundraiser on February 23 in Yorba Linda. Please bring new socks or underwear to be donated to the Orange County Rescue Mission. Doors open at 6:30, meeting at 7:00, Please visit demclubofwestoc.org for more information or contact us at westocdems@yahoo.com.

Jan 23 Wednesday 7-10pm, Santa Ana: "Somos LHA" Documentary Festival Screening @ Latino Health Access, 450 West 4th St., on 3rd and Ross
"The Santa Ana Storyboard" We will screen six short films and host a panel discussion afterwards about the process of making documentary films that share stories from within our community.

Jan 24 Thursday 2pm, Irvine: Women's Rights in Islam @ UCI, Dr. White Room of CCC
Speaker: Zahra Billoo Executive Director for the CAIR San Francisco Bay Area (CAIR-SFBA) chapter https://www.facebook.com/events/154025481411599/ (See also Islam Awareness Week

Jan 24 Thursday 5pm, Santa Ana: United Artists of Santa Ana Meeting @ Gallery De Sotano, Santora Arts Building basement, 207 N. Broadway

Jan 24 Thursday 5pm, Irvine: Good Samaritans of OC @ Andrei's Concious Cusine & Cocktails, 2607 Main St.
Please come out and join us for Happy Hour at Andrei's Conscious Cuisine. This is a great way to get know others in our group and to reconnect with people you already know. I will get there at 5p.m. to save us a table. Hope to see you there :) meetup.com/Everything-under-the-Sun-that-is-Charitable-in-OC/events/99786312

Jan 24 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

Jan 24 Thursday 7pm, Irvine: Dr. Bernard Lafayette - "The Journey to Global Non-Violence and Peace" @ Social Science PLaza 1100, UCI (See also Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium)

Jan 24 Thursday 7:30pm, Irvine: Beauty Redefined: Hijab Day Reflections @ UCI, Pacific Ballroom D
Zahra Billoom Executive Director for the CAIR San Francisco Bay Area (CAIR-SFBA) chapter https://www.facebook.com/events/400242380063101/ (See also Islam Awareness Week)

Jan 25 Friday 1pm, Irvine: Muslim Open House Day @ UCI, Pacific Ballroom D
Shaykh Jamaal Diwan, Shaykh at the Islamic Center of Irvine https://www.facebook.com/events/301237826646025/ (See also Islam Awareness Week)

Jan 25 Friday 7-9:30pm, Costa Mesa: Roe v. Wade 40th Anniversary Celebration Dinner - Featuring Keynote Speaker Sarah Weddington Roe v. Wade Lead Attorney and Mistress of Ceremonies Assembly Member Norma Torres
@ The Westin South Coast Plaza, 686 Anton Boulevard, Costa Mesa VIP Reception 6 p.m. Registration 6:30 p.m. Program Begins 7 p.m. celebrateroe.org

Jan 26 Saturday 4am, Fullerton/Huntington Beach/San Clemente/Santa Ana/Tustin: Point in time count and survey to establish a baseline of our homeless population
There are five Deployment Centers located throughout Orange County: 1. OC Partnership - 1505 E. 17th Street, Ste. 100, Santa Ana, CA 92705 2. Collette's Children's Home - 17301 Beach Blvd., Suite 23, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 3. Orange County Rescue Mission - One Hope Drive, Tustin, CA 92782 4. Fullerton Community Center - 340 West Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832 5. Family Assistance Ministries - 1030 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA 92673 Go to the Homeless Count website pointintimeoc.org and sign up to Volunteer. FOR MORE INFORMATION Call Sharon McKeag Ash of OC Partnership at : 714-288-4007 ext. 1116

[postponed] Jan 26 Saturday 9am-3pm, Long Beach: Teen Memorial 2013 Pospnoed to Feb 23

Jan 26 Saturday 9am-3pm, Santa Ana: Citizenship Fair @ Saddleback High School, 2802 South Flower St.
For more information call Claudia or Andrés at: 714-621-0919 (See also Jan 12)

Jan 26 Saturday 1-3pm, Santa Ana: Human Trafficking with David S. McCabe, author of Without Sin and sponsored by MANA of Orange County. The book was inspired by actual events in Oceanside and McCabe will appear on a panel with Virginia Isaias, Human Trafficking Survivors' Foundation, Juanita Lopez, Testimonial on Domestic Violence and Dr. Ana Nogales, Casa de la Familia Psychologist; Dr. Kim Salter, NOW OC representative on the OC Human Trafficking task force, will moderate and Francisco Barragan, Fundacion de Sobrevivientes de Trafico Humano Board Member, will translate. Supporting organizations - NOW, Orange County and LULAC, Premier Women's Council. RSVP to Nellie@manadeoc.org. The community is invited and no children are allowed.
Bowers Museum, 2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana.

Jan 26 Saturday 2-4pm, Santa Ana: National Association for Equal Justice in America General Community Meeting @ Gospel Light Church of God in Christ, 3135 W. Warner Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704

Jan 26 Saturday 4pm, Santa Ana: 2001 E. 1st St., Santa Ana, CA 92705
Join us for Corazón, Inc.'s 35th Annual "Celebration of Community: Fiesta Mexicana" Silent Auction event! Hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine will be served. Cocktail attire. Suggested $10 donation at the door. Build our community by joining us for a festive evening! Enable our organization by participating in our silent auction and "choose-your-own" raffle! Be inspired as you learn about our service and accomplishments in Mexico! Strengthen our organization by bringing along a new friend, and you'll be empowered with five free raffle tickets!

Jan 26 Saturday 5pm, Santa Ana: Second Film Screening of Zeitgeist Moving Forward @ Gallery De Sotano, Santora Arts Building basement, 207 N. Broadway

Jan 27 Sunday 11am-1:30pm, Santa Ana: UNA-OC annual brunch: Dr. David Kaye, UCI School of Law "The United Nations and International Justice" @ Hacienda Restaurant, 1725 College Avenue, Santa Ana 90726 una-oc.org

Jan 27 Sunday 1pm, Irvine: Gay Clergy Leader to Speak @ Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway
The Reverend Bill Johnson will speak at Irvine United Congregational Church on January 27 at 1:00 p.m. The title of his presentation is "Moving Fences: Our Evolving Commitment to Open and Affirming Ministries." With more than 40 years in the struggle for full inclusion of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people in the United Church of Christ, few people know it as well as Bill Johnson. Bill was the first openly gay person ordained to Christian ministry in the history of the Christian Church. In 1972 he also founded the United Church Coalition for LGBT Concerns. He was the primary author of most of the United Church of Christ's social justice policies supporting LGBT human and baptismal rights. Throughout his ministry Bill has been an activist for social justice, a student of the movement for LGBT rights, and a mentor for countless gay clergy and church members. A potluck dinner in Plumer Hall will precede the event. Please join us!

Jan 27 Sunday 1pm, Fullerton: DNOC Women's Caucus Meeting @ Monkey Business Cafe
Join us for snacks and coffee to discuss: Goals for 2013 Ed Royce's Upcoming Women's Conference Voter Registration District Delegates Update Ongoing support for Sharon Quirk-Silva

Jan 27 Sunday 2pm, Irvine: Women For: OC Opening Membership Meeting, with Erwin Chemerinsky, Founding Dean, UC Irvine School of Law "An Amazing Time in the Supreme Court: Health Care, Affirmative Action, and Marriage Equality" at the Duck Club in Irvine
Erwin Chemerinsky, the Founding Dean of the UCI School of Law, is a prominent scholar of United States constitutional law and federal civil procedure. He will be our featured speaker at our 2013 Opening Membership Meeting. womenfororangecounty.org/index.php?news&nid=36

Jan 27 Sunday 4:30pm, Irvine: Democrats of Greater Irvine 3 Brisbane Way, Irvine (University Park, Village One) 949 929-6512 or house phone 949 786-8482

Jan 27 Sunday 6-8pm, Costa Mesa: Animal Protection & Rescue League @ Happy Family, 1400 Bristol Avenue, Costa Mesa
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.

Jan 27 Sunday 6pm, Long Beach: Conscious Cinema proudly presents "Israel vs. Israel" a film by Terje Carlsson
This riveting and informative documentary chronicles the work of Jewish peace activists working on behalf of justice for the oppressed people of Palestine. Just as American citizens felt it was their duty to protest the U.S. government's war on Iraq and in Afghanistan, so it is with their Israeli counterparts speaking out against the Israeli government's policies regarding Palestine. In both cases, they have often been accused of being "unpatriotic" for "speaking out against the homeland". What else is new? See this absorbing documentary about people putting themselves on the line for their Palestinian brothers and sisters, and to restore the true honor of the Israeli state. "Not in our name" indeed!
Special Guest Speaker Dana Saifan will present her unique insight into the situation in Palestine and Israel, followed by Q&A and group discussion FREE RAFFLE: We are giving away a copy of "Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War On Journalism". Ask about the Nazi subliminal in a FOX news clip contained in "Outfoxed". Chilling! Copies of "Israel vs. Israel" will also be available for purchase at the screening. If you enjoy the movie, take a copy home with you and show it to your friends and family! Our host, Hellada Art Center is graciously providing refreshments. Don't forget to drop something in their tip jar if you wish to enjoy some wine and light refreshments. Thank you!
Hellada Art Center, 117 Linden Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802 Donation: $5.00 at the door The movie begins promptly at 6:00 p.m., so please arrive early for refreshments, to make a donation to Conscious Cinema, and to secure a seat. We will also "pass the hat" to support the filmmaker's efforts to get the word out and continue to make excellent documentaries to further the cause of Peace and Justice in our world. Thank you! Conscious Cinema: Without Awareness, There Can Be No Peace

Jan 28 (4^th Monday) 7pm, Orange: OC Democratic Central Committee Meeting Carpenters' Union Hall, 1916 W. Chapman Ave.

Jan 29 Tuesday 11am-2pm, Irvine: MLKJ Volunteer Fair @ Doheny Beach A & B UCI Student Center (See also Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium)

Jan 29 Tuesday 7pm, Long Beach: Please join Outdoor Sign Vigil and Slide Projection in support of the upcoming Bradley Manning Defense Trial. Meet across the Long Beach Terrace Theatre in the Parking Area. The Corner of Hart and Seaside, One block south of Ocean Blvd at Long Beach Blvd.
Free Bradley Manning So. Cal meeting to follow at The Auld Dubliner, 71 S Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 437-8300 http://www.aulddubliner.com/
Endorsed by Free Bradley Manning So Cal, Orange County Peace Coalition, Military Families Speak Out, Long Beach Occupy

Jan 30 Wednesday 6:30pm, Irvine: Discussion on Black Feminism @ Ring Room, Cross-Cultural Center, UCI (See also Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium)

Jan 31 Thursday 5pm, Santa Ana: United Artists of Santa Ana Meeting @ Gallery De Sotano, Santora Arts Building basement, 207 N. Broadway

Jan 31 Thursday 5:30-8pm, Newport Beach: Newport Beach Women's Democratic Club newportbeachwomensdemocraticclub.com @ Patty Humphrey's Home, 221 Abalone Avenue
6:00-6:20 Speaker: Celebration and Update: Henry Vandermier, New Chair, DPOC 6:20 - 7:00Strategic Plan Review: Suzanne Savary

Jan 31 Thursday 6:30pm, Santa Ana: SaCReD Meeting @ Latino Health Access, 2nd floor. 450 W 4th St., Santa Ana

Jan 31 Thursday 7pm, 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 CDP ADEM Elections/Prog Caucus/EBoard/Convention 4/12-14 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

Jan 31 Thursday 7pm, Irvine: Discussion with Youth Justice Coalition @ Dr. Joseph L. White Room Cross-Cultural Center, UCI (See also Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium)

Feb 1 Friday 1pm, Santa Ana: Rally to ask Sheriff Sandra Hutchens to stop separating families @ Orange County Sheriff's Office, 550 N Flower St., Santa Ana, CA 92703
In the last month, there have been very important announcements regarding the federal Secure Communities program. This announcement was followed by Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca publicly announcing that they would no longer honor ICE detainers in specific circumstances. Join us, as we deliver a letter to demand Orange County Sheriff, Sandra Hutchens, to make a similar announcement regarding Secure Communities and to end their 287(g) agreement with ICE. (See also Additional Notices)
Follow us at: www.istillhaveadream.org www.facebook.com/OrangeCountyDreamTeam www.twitter.com/OC_DreamTeam www.orangecountydreamteam.tumblr.com

Feb 1 Friday 6-9pm, Santa Ana: Forum: Reducing Disparities in LGBTQ Mental Health Services @ The Center OC, 1655 N. Spurgeon St., Santa Ana, CA 92701
Please join us in welcoming Poshi Mikalson, MSW, Project Director of the LGBTQ Reducing Disparities Project. Poshi will present the findings from the LGBTQ Reducing Disparities Project December 2012 report titled "First, Do No Harm: Reducing Disparities for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning Populations in California." This report is the culmination of more than two years of community-based research, and includes findings, promising practices and recommendations to reduce disparities and improve mental wellness for LGBTQ communities in California. Please join us to learn about this landmark study and engage in a discussion about improving services in our community. This even is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For more information: Hieu Nguyen hnguyeu@ochca.org 714-495-8862

Feb 1 Friday 8:30pm, Lake Forest: South County OC NORML meeting @ Fuddruckers 26221 El Toro Rd.
This will be the only OC NORML meeting this month. If you purchase food please make sure they know you are with the OC NORML group so we can raise funds.

Feb 2 Saturday 10am-4pm, Anaheim: OC Black History Parade & Cultural Faire sponsored by the Orange County Heritage Council.
Enjoy family fun and games, shopping, good food, entertainment. Visit http://orangecountyheritagecouncil.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/OrangeCountyHeritageCouncil for more details. Location: Downtown Anaheim at the Promenade http://www.thepromenadeatanaheim.com/

Feb 2 Saturday 11:30-1pm, Garden Grove: CA DISCLOSE Act meeting Please come to the California Clean Money Campaign's OC working group to help win the campaign. yesfairelections.org/contacts/civicrm/event/info?id=486 For questions, send an email to Field Organizer, Craig Preston at OC-info@caclean.org. (see also Mar 23)

Feb 2 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.

Feb 2 Saturday 1-5pm, Mission Viejo: Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Clinic @ Saddleback College, 28000 Marguerite Parkway, Room SSC 212, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
The Orange County Dream Team (OCDT), ACLAMO, & UCI School of Law invites you to attend our FREE Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals (DACA) clinic. No appointments necessary! -Come and receive help with your Deferred Action Application -Have your documents reviewed by trained volunteers to create a strong application packet -Have your questions answered by attorneys and trained law students -PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to see everyone
WHAT TO BRING: -Please bring your completed DACA & Employment Authorization Application (Forms l-821D, l-765, & l-765Ws). -Free Copies of the forms and instructions can be found at: www.uscis.gov/childhoodarrivals -Documents that prove you meet all of the requirements for consideration for DACA. Information on what types of documentation you may submit can be found online at:www.uscis.gov/childhoodarrivals -All your questions For Minors: -If you are under 18, please be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Feb 2 Saturday 2-4:30pm/5-8:30pm, Santa Ana: Mexica New Year / El Año Nuevo Mexica y Pur'épech @ El Centro Cultural de Mexico, 313 N. Birch Street
2-4:30pm Spanish presentations 5-8:30pm English presentations Olin Tezcatlipoca: "Revival of Our Heritage By How We Live Our Lives". Citlalli Citlalmina Anahuac: the women leaders of Cemanahuac. Amoxeh: why the New Year is celebrated Feb. 2. Scott Keltic Knot: "Global Resistance to Colonialism: Definitions, History and Future."

Feb 2 Saturday 6-8pm, Fullerton: @ Titan Theater at Cal State Fullerton 800 N. State College, Fullerton, CA 92834 CAIR-LA plans to screen a new documentary on survivors of torture and follow up the screening with a panel discussion. The documentary poignantly chronicles the story of five survivors of torture. http://ca.cair.com/losangeles/event/the_tortured_stories_of_survival
Would your organization or house of worship be interested in co-sponsoring the event? That would mainly entail marketing the event to your respective networks, helping pitch guests for the follow-up program discussion, and helping out with event costs, which are expected to be nominal (note*your organization can co-sponsor the event even if it's unable to commit financially).
The following are the objectives we hope to achieve through this event: - Raise awareness about torture - Bring together various groups and communities to work together on this important issue - Help promote community talent on such issues - Suggest action that people can take to help challenge torture and the culture of indifference toward it. Please let me know whether your organization or house of worship would be interested in co-sponsoring this event with CAIR-LA (Council on American Islamic Relations), JVP-LA (Jewish Voice for Peace), ICUJP (Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace), Syrian American Council, Amnesty International, and Villa Park Peace Coalition. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to call me on my cell at 714.851.4851. Kindly & warmly, Yasmin Nouh, Communications Coordinator, CAIR-Greater Los Angeles Area Office, 2180 W. Crescent Ave, Ste F | Anaheim, CA | 92801

Feb 2 Saturday 6-9pm, San Clemente: NoSanO: 1st Anniversary of the San Onofre Nuclear Shutdown 1 Year Without San Onofre. Featuring Ed Begley, Jr at 6:30p, Live Music by the Kalama Brothers, and the U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce tells us about The Green Job Market. @ San Clemente Community Center, 100 N Calle Seville, San Clemente, CA 92672
$10 Prepaid Admission at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/319537! gets you in the door, plus a Slice of Pizza and a beverage of your choice (wine, beer, soft drink). $15 at the Door. Additional servings: $2.50 per slice / $5.00 beer or wine (other drinks free)
We also have a bus set up from San Diego's Balboa Park (SW corner of Park Blvd & President's Way) with stop at the Oceanside Transit Ctr for only $10 Roundtrip!
Presented by San Clemente Green with more info at www.SanOnofreSafety.org (See also Feb 12)

Feb 2 Saturday 6-11:45pm, Santa Ana: Food Not Bombs Santa Ana Benefit Party @ 1315 n bush st.
To address our struggles in feeding the community, especially our recent lack of volunteers, we are hosting a benefit party to hopefully generate interest and motivation in volunteering one Sunday a month!!! Come have some fun, get to know us (better), and get excited about making a positive change in your community! There will be Homebrewed beer available for those 21+ with donations kindly requested.

Feb 3 Sunday noon-2pm, Anaheim: Public Awareness Gathering And March @ 329 south beach blvd
There is a huge public safety issue in the city of Anaheim and we will continue to bring awareness to the communities all over Anaheim until the city of Anaheim does more to bring accountability to a long list of Anaheim officers who repeatedly disrespect the rights of the citizens. Know your rights and exercise them, research, spread the word, attend city council meetings, the only way to keep a corrupt police department accountable is by filming them. Remind officers when you see them about due process.

Feb 3 Sunday noon-5pm, Anaheim: Really Really Free Market @ La Palma Park
Come meet your community! ***Bring stuff you don't need/want anymore! ***And get stuff you do need/want! If you don't have anything to share you are still welcome to take anything!
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.

Feb 3 Sunday 2-3pm, Irvine: Green Party of OC General Meeting at the Irvine Ranch Water District Community Meeting Center, 15500 Sand Canyon Ave. (about half-way between the 5 and 405 freeways)
Our guest speaker this month: How to Get Our Democracy Back From the Plutocrats Who Stole It John M. Goodman is the Orange County co-coordinator for the California Clean Money Campaign, and a leader of the recently formed Move To Amend Orange County Coalition. These are two organizations fighting to remove the pernicious effects of money in politics. Learn how and why you should be supporting SB52 and AJR1 in this session of the California Legislature, and what you can do now to take back control of our government from the corporations and wealthy individuals who have bought it. 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.

Feb 4-8 Monday-Friday, Irvine: Bisexuality and Asexuality Visibility Week @ UC Irvine, LGBT Resource Center, G301 Student Center lgbtrc.uci.edu/programs/biweek.php

Feb 4 Monday 3pm, Westminster: Little Saigon Community Comes Out to Fight LGBT Exclusion in Tet Parade @ 14550 Magnolia St, Westminster, CA 92683
In response to discriminatory practices toward LGBTs in the upcoming Little Saigon Tet Parade, community members stand together to publicly voice their opposition. We gather in the public sidewalks near the office of the Tet Parade Committee in peaceful protest. In 2010, the City of Westminster ruled that these groups could not discriminate against LGBTs in the Tet Parade. Viet LGBTs have marched peacefully in 2010, 2011, and 2012. We are calling upon the City of Westminster to continue to uphold its mandate to protect public land for the fair and equal use of all protected classes, including LGBTs. Because the City has granted permission to members of the Tet Parade Board to run this year's Parade, the City extends its municipal responsibility to groups therein. We publicly protest to call for LGBT inclusion in the Little Saigon Tet Parade 2013. www.vietlgbt.org
Public Press Conference held on Saturday, February 2nd, 2013: http://youtube.com/watch?v=1bOxMkMpyfI&list=PLhD1DlCtyHN48dPHgcBePQRF4hOjUq24o

Feb 4 Monday 5-7pm, Irvine: The UCI Olive Tree Initiative and the UCI Center for Citizen Peacebuilding and International Studies present: "20 Years after the Oslo Peace Accords: What happened to Peace in the Middle East?" with Gershon Baskin, Ph.D., Former Israeli Co-Director and Founder of Israel/Palestinian Center for Research and Information @ UC Irvine, Social and Behavioral Sciences Gateway, Room 1517
Baskin's talk will focus on his role in the negotiation, the possibility of a two-state solution, and lessons learned from the failed Israeli-Palestinian peace process. His talk kicks off a planned speaker series sponsored by OTI focused on the Israeli-Palestinian Peace Negotiations of the last 20 years.

Feb 4 Monday 6pm, Santa Ana: Learn about how your family's food is produced from farmer Howard Vlieger @ Libreria Martinez, 216 North Broadway
Howard Vlieger is a third generation Iowa farmer who, along with his son, still works the farm on which he was born. He serves on the board of directors for the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance (FARFA) and the Food Freedom Foundation, and is the President and Co-Founder of Verity Farms which has a successful biological crop production program, working with biological, organic & conventional farmers who are all looking for answers to problems they are experiencing. Vlieger began studying GMO crops in 1994 and is fortunate to have ongoing involvement with some of the lead scientists in the world on research projects involving GMO crops. This, combined with real life experience, gives him a unique perspective on GMOs. (See also Feb 5, Feb 6, Feb 6, Feb 7, Feb 7, Feb 8, Feb 9)

Feb 5 Tuesday 4pm, Irvine: Learn about how your family's food is produced from farmer Howard Vlieger @ UC Irvine Student Center, Balboa Island A, 4th floor, Rm. G480

Feb 5 Tuesday 4-5pm, Anaheim: Rally for Talley organized by Take Back Anaheim. @ steps of Anaheim City Hall, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd.
In closed session on January 29, the Anaheim council majority demanded Talley's resignation within 48 hours or be faced with being fired on Feb. 5. Talley resigned on Jan. 31. Speakers at the Rally for Talley include representatives from Los Amigos of Orange County, Take Back Anaheim, past presidents of the Orange County Bar and Lorri Galloway, former Anaheim councilmember. Contact Joanne Sosa, Take Back Anaheim, 714/715-8798.

Feb 5 Tuesday 6:30pm, Costa Mesa: Learn about how your family's food is produced from farmer Howard Vlieger Mother's Market, 1890 Newport Blvd. RSVP (949)631-4741
Howard Vlieger is a third generation Iowa farmer who, along with his son, still works the farm on which he was born. He serves on the board of directors for the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance (FARFA) and the Food Freedom Foundation, and is the President and Co-Founder of Verity Farms which has a successful biological crop production program, working with biological, organic & conventional farmers who are all looking for answers to problems they are experiencing. Vlieger began studying GMO crops in 1994 and is fortunate to have ongoing involvement with some of the lead scientists in the world on research projects involving GMO crops. This, combined with real life experience, gives him a unique perspective on GMOs. (See also Feb 5, Feb 6, Feb 6, Feb 7, Feb 7, Feb 8, Feb 9)

Feb 5 Tuesday 6:30pm, Garden Grove: Support Viet LGBTs at Garden Grove School Unified Meeting @ 10331 Stanford Ave., 5th Floor
PLEASE SIGN up for PUBLIC Comment as soon as you get there. We need to urge the Garden Grove School Board Members to stand with human rights by lending their full support to LGBTs' rights to participate in the parade. We are urging them to refrain from using public school's image to be in a parade led by organizers who are outright discriminatory.

Feb 5 Tuesday 7-9pm, Westminster: Military Families Speak Out meeting. @ Spires Restaurant, 13030 Goldenwest Ave.
Please make plans to join us this coming Tuesday for our next Military Families Speak Out meeting. We will have a special report on what we know about President Obama's proposed plan on the withdrawal of our troops beginning in the spring and what that really means as far as keeping our families out of harm's way and ending he war. We will have photos and a report about the Bradley Manning event last Friday in Long Beach and plan for upcoming Manning events as he approaches his trial date. Also, The Great American Write-In is approaching, and we need to decide whether we should participate in this year's event. Come see our newly purchased LCD projector and hear about how we used it already. 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. If you haven't attended for awhile, we would love to get re-acquainted again. See you Tuesday night (info below).
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

Feb 5 Tuesday 7pm, Laguna Woods: Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods Village: Geoff Ward "Racial Democracy and Juvenile Justice" @ Clubhouse 7
Speaker: Geoff Ward, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Criminology, Law and Society and Sociology at the University of California, Irvine. Dr. Ward's book, "The Black Child-Savers: Racial Democracy and Juvenile Justice", was published in 2012. He has authored many book chapters and essays, and he holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Michigan. Information: Margaret Pearlman 949-768-1649, margaretpearlma@yahoo.com

Feb 6 Wednesday 8am-3pm, Costa Mesa: Environmental Sustainability Conference @ Vanguard University, 55 Fair Drive http://vuenactusgreenconference.eventbrite.com

Feb 6 Wednesday 2pm, Laguna Beach: Howard Vlieger, GMO Expert and Farmer @ Blue Heron Portal Studio, 3337 Laguna Canyon Rd #A (just past Laguna Nursery) park on street (See also Feb 5, Feb 6, Feb 6, Feb 7, Feb 7, Feb 8, Feb 9)

Feb 6 Wednesday 6:15pm, Costa Mesa: Democracy for America-OC meeting will feature Charles Blek, OC Brady Campaign Chapter and Henry Vandermeir, new Chair of the Democratic Party of OC. Blek will speak on "Responsible Gun Policies." Vandermeir will share ideas for turning Orange County blue. We will also hear from Pat Alviso of Military Families Speak Out with an analysis of Pres. Obama's recent Afghanistan War announcement. Time: 6:15pm for social; 7:15pm for meeting. Contact Susan Kopicki sckopicki@gmail.com. Admission is free; food and beverage available but purchase is not required. We meet on the heated, protected patio but dress warm. Karl Strauss Brewery, 901 South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa (Metropointe Shopping Ctr).

Feb 6 Wednesday 8pm, Irvine: Howard Vlieger, GMO Expert and Farmer @ Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway (See also Feb 5, Feb 6, Feb 6, Feb 7, Feb 7, Feb 8, Feb 9)

[rescheduled] ~~Feb 7~~ Thursday 6:30am, Orange: OC-RAP Leafleting [Rescheduled to March 14] Please join us in handing out counter recruitment fliers to students at Orange High School, 525 N Shaffer St Orange, CA 92867

Feb 7 Thursday 10am, Irvine: Howard Vlieger, GMO Expert and Farmer @ Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway (See also Feb 5, Feb 6, Feb 6, Feb 7, Feb 7, Feb 8, Feb 9)

Feb 7 Thursday 5pm, Santa Ana: Howard Vlieger, GMO Expert and Farmer @ Chapter One: the modern local restaurant, 227 North Broadway (See also Feb 5, Feb 6, Feb 6, Feb 7, Feb 7, Feb 8, Feb 9)

Feb 7,21,28 Thursday 5-6pm, Irvine: Engaging Anteaters in the Community @ UC Irvine Cross-Cultural Center, Dr. Joseph L. White Room
Learn How to Get Involved! Thursday, February 7th
Figure Out Your Leadership Style Thursday, February 21th
Conflict Resolution within a Diverse Community Thursday, February 28th

Feb 7 Thursday 6-9pm, Fullerton: Join the Democrats of North Orange County at our February meeting for two very informative presentations. First, John Smith will be showing journalist Bill Moyers documentary The United States of ALEC. Following the documentary we will discuss the bills and legislators ALEC has succeeded in prompting to the detriment of America's middle income citizens. Also, Jesus Silva will be introducing the office staff of Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva, 65th AD, our new Orange County voice in Sacramento. DNOC meets at the: Sizzler Restaurant, 1401 North Harbor Boulevard, Fullerton; Dinner at 6, Meeting begins at 7. Contact: Pete Anderson, petedem04@gmail.com

[Location change] Feb 7 Thursday 6:30-8pm, Santa Ana: OC May Day Coalition meeting @ Latino Health Access (at 3rd and Birch, across from El Centro) Room 120-8 (on the 2nd floor) Sign in at the front desk. City-owned structure and street parking available; do not park in LHA's lot. ocmdc.org

Feb 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, CA 92868. For further information, please call 714-514-2771. See you at the next meeting, and please bring a friend, John Zitny

Feb 8 Friday noon-1pm, Orange: Why GMO Crops Fail A powerful talk by Howard Vlieger @ St. Joseph Center - Mother Louis Room, 480 South Batavia Street, Orange, CA 92868 Hosted by the Eco Justice Committee
Bring your lunch; drinks will be provided. RSVP Required by Thursday, February 7th: Lupe Lopez 714-633-8121 ext.7702
Howard Vlieger serves on the board of directors for the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance (FARFA) and the Food Freedom Foundation, and is the president/co-founder of Verity Farms which has a successful biological crop production program, working with biological farmers, organic farmers and conventional farmers. Vlieger began studying GMO crops in 1994 and is fortunate to have ongoing involvement with some of the lead scientists in the world on research projects involving GMO crops. This, combined with real life experience, gives him a unique perspective on GMOs. He has been giving presentations to educate people about GMOs for more than 6 years in 13 states. (See also Feb 5, Feb 6, Feb 6, Feb 7, Feb 7, Feb 8, Feb 9)

Feb 8 Friday noon, Irvine: DFOC: Luncheon with Assembly Member Tom Daly (AD 69) @ Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport, 18800 MacArthur Boulevard, Irvine, CA 92612 RSVP DEADLINE: February 7
Platinum Sponsorship - $500 - Includes two (2) lunches and publicity Gold Sponsorship - $250 - Includes one (1) lunch and publicity There is no charge for lunch for DFOC Members current with their membership dues -- just RSVP, so that we can order your lunch! For sponsorship opportunities or to reserve Non-Member tickets ($45.00): https://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.

Feb 8 Friday 5-7pm, Irvine: The OC Brady Campaign is holding a candlelight vigil at the corner of Culver and Alton. This will be a silent candle light vigil in memory of the victims of Sandy Hook and other similar events, asking for support for better gun violence legislation. There are plenty of candles and signs available, but you can also bring your own. Contact Becky Newman at 949-786-1669 for more information.

Feb 8 Friday 6:45pm, Anaheim: Program For Progressives: Kathy Tillotson from Build Futures, a nonprofit that serves homeless young adults in OC @ Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim, 511 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim 92805 Community networking begins at 6:45 p.m. followed by the speaker at 7:15. Snacks to share are welcome.

Feb 8 Friday 7pm, Laguna Beach: Howard Vlieger, GMO Expert and Farmer @ Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St. Anns Drive, Laguna Beach, 92651 (See also Feb 5, Feb 6, Feb 6, Feb 7, Feb 7, Feb 8, Feb 9)

Feb 9 Saturday 9am, San Juan Capistrano: Howard Vlieger, GMO Expert and Farmer @ Ecology Center, 32701 Alipaz St. San Juan Capistrano (See also Feb 5, Feb 6, Feb 6, Feb 7, Feb 7, Feb 8, Feb 9)

Feb 9 Saturday 9am-1pm, Costa Mesa: Salmon Rally- Global Day of Action @ Mother's Market, 225 E 17th St. meetup.com/O-C-Label-GMO-Supporters/events/100253312

Feb 9 Saturday 9am-4pm, Garden Grove: OCCCO Leadership Summit @ St. Anselm of Canterbury Episcopal Church, 13091 Galway St.

Feb 9 (2^nd 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

Feb 9 Saturday 1-3pm, Buena Park: Justice for Jesús Arturo Aguirre PROTEST AT THE BUENA PARK POLICE STATION 6640 Beach Blvd. Buena Park, CA. 90621
We demand a stop to: * police abuse * the gang enhancement * sentencing minors as adults * and the continuing criminalization of youth of color
As a victim of the prison industrial complex, Jesús Arturo Aguirre was sentenced to life in prison at age 16, during a devious trial based on intimidation and the exaggeration of the facts. He was convicted of eight charges that had to do with a personal dispute between two other people resulting in a minor injury. Nevertheless, for being part of the same social network, Jesús was found to be the only suspect of this quarrel.
or more info: Jesús Aguirre, Sr. (323)646-1080 or facebook: "Colectivo Tonantzin"

Feb 9 Saturday 6-9pm, Irvine: Reclaim Democracy meeting "Bowling for Columbine " @ 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: Introductions, Announcements etc. 7 PM: Bowling for Columbine 9:05 PM: Discussion: So now, what should congress do, and how do we make them do it?

Feb 10 Sunday 7:30-5pm, Huntington Beach: Military Families Speak Out and Veterans For Peace will again be setting up the Arlington West Display on the sands of Huntington Beach at 6th Street. We hope we can have your help to set up the display in the morning and dismantle it in the evening. If your schedule doesn't permit helping, please consider coming by to visit. Volunteers meet at the beach (6th Street north of the pier) at 7:30AM to help unload the trailer and setup the crosses and other material, and/or come by 4:00PM to help take it down and put it away. Please let us know if you are coming this Sunday by emailing ocvfpaw@gmail.com, but you, of course, are most welcome without replying first.

Feb 10 8:30am, Westminster: Peaceful and Open Hearts Participation at the Parade @ 9200 Bolsa Ave.
The judge did not rule in our favor on the parade. He essentially retained the legal status quo. We call on our supporters to COME OUT and be there with us at the festival. We are not boycotting this parade. We are showing that we BELONG at the table, as we have always been. We will march as a guest of the United Vietnamese Student Association (and possibly other orgs). LGBT supportive audience members will also cluster in groups for safety and fun. http://latimes.com/news/local/la-me-ff-0208-tet-lgbt-20130208,0,2266007.story

Feb 10 Sunday noon: MoveOn: Council Meeting @ kate's Place in Deerfield
In anticipation of next weekend's House Party Meeting where we will discuss the specific issues and campaigns and strategies, we will use this time to hear about the New MoveOn, and make plans for the Irvine Council going forward under MoveOn's new grass roots "Bottom Up Revolution." pol.moveon.org/event/meeting/137333

Feb 10 Sunday 1:30pm, Irvine: All Saints Episcopal Church Muslim-Christian Relations and the Opposition to True Religious Liberty @ Irvine Ranch Water District Community Room, 15500 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA 92618 au-oc.org

Feb 10 Sunday 6-8pm, Fullerton: Using Art for Progressive Change Public Workshop On How Artists Turn Local Causes Into Global Movements @ Humanities-Social Sciences Building, Room 123, Cal State Fullerton, 800 N. State College Blvd.
Eric Canin, lecturer in anthropology; Sharon Chappell, assistant professor of elementary and bilingual education; and Hélèn Domon, professor of French, will discuss how artists - painters, poets, musicians and others - from diverse cultures craft messages of progressive change. Among the questions they plan to address: "How do artists stay true to their roots while finding a broad audience?" And, "how do they translate local causes into global movements?" The event is sponsored by the Left Bank of Orange County; Cal State Fullerton's College of the Arts, College of Education and College of Humanities and Social Sciences; the departments of Anthropology, Elementary and Bilingual Education and Modern Languages and Literatures; and CSUF's French Club.

Feb 11 Monday 11am, Los Angeles: Healthcare Protest & New Orleans-Style Jazz Funeral For The Victims of Health Insurance Companies
11 am: Rally at Pershing Square, 532 South Olive, Los Angeles (Metro Red Line: Pershing Square)
11:30 am: March & Jazz Funeral Procession to Anthem/Blue Cross Offices
12 pm: Protest at Anthem/ Blue Cross, SW Corner of 8th & South Figueroa (Metro Red Line: 7th St./ Metro Center) @ Pershing Square, 532 South Olive, Los Angeles (Metro Red Line: Pershing Square)
For Info, contact Georgia Brewer, georgiabrewer@gmail.com or call King Reilly at 323-839-0985 http://healthycaliforniacampaign.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/hc-cahpsa-rally-la-0211132.pdf

Feb 12 Tuesday 10am, Irvine: UC healthcare -- Rally/Protest @ UC Irvine, Aldrich Hall
The University of California is considering some giving its student employees substandard health insurance, in two ways: 1) A loophole in the ACA allows their plan to be exempt from important regulations, including the elimination if lifetime and annual caps, and preventative care requirements. UC is seeking to exploit this loophole. We just want to have the same protections as everyone else. 2) Due to financial mismanagement, their plan has lost money in recent years, and they want to raise our fees by 25% next year. Next Tuesday, February 12th, at 10am, students are gathering to show their opposition to this at UCI. The administrators of the plan are meeting with representatives of the UC Student-Workers Union about this at this time. It will be at Aldrich Hall on UCI campus. monroe.eskew@gmail.com

Feb 12 Tuesday 5:30pm, Orange State of the Union Watch Party @ IBEW Local 441 309 N Rampart Orange, CA 92868 RSVP to Marti Schrank at msocdem@yahoo.com or call 714-835-5158.

Feb 12 Tuesday 5:45pm, Laguna Niguel: OFA State of the Union Watch @ 24276 La Hermosa Ave., Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 http://my.barackobama.com/State-of-the-Union-Watch-Party

Feb 12 Tuesday 6pm, Orange Measure M Annual Public Hearing @ OCTA Headquarters, 600 S. Main St., Orange orangejuiceblog.com/2013/02/tell-the-octa-we-want-what-we-paid-for-two-new-free-lanes-on-the-405 Can't make it to the public hearing? Submit your comments regarding Measure M actions taken in 2012 via an online comment form at surveymonkey.com/s/KTGSHQM

Feb 12 Tuesday 6-9pm, Capistrano Beach: Final NRC Public Meeting on ReStart of Defective San Onofre Nuclear Reactor The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will hold a public meeting on Feb. 12 to discuss the status of its review of Southern California Edison Co.'s (SCE) proposed plan for restarting San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station Unit 2. The plant, operated by SCE, is located in San Clemente, Calif. The meeting will be held from 6-9 p.m. at the Capo Beach Church, 25975 Domingo Ave., in Capistrano Beach, Calif. The facility has seating for 1,100 persons and parking is free.
Contact: Victor Dricks (817) 200-1128, Lara Uselding (817) 200-1519Contact: Victor Dricks (817) 200-1128, Lara Uselding (817) 200-1519 The meeting will be webcast live at: http://video.nrc.gov/ . The video stream will begin about 5 p.m. PDT, but the audio stream will not start until the meeting begins. A phone bridge is also available by calling: 1-888-790-2038 and entering passcode 47018. The webcast and phone bridge will be one-way only. Questions or comments can be submitted to the NRC staff after the meeting at: OPA4@nrc.gov .
(see also Feb 2)

Feb 12 Tuesday 6:30pm, Laguna Beach: Transition Tuesday @ Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann's Drive

Feb 13 Wednesday 5-7pm, Fullerton: The Cal State, Fullerton African American and LGBTQ Resource Centers present "Four Colored Boys: A Discussion on Blackness, Sexuality, & Masculinity." This discussion will feature four black male panelists who will present personal stories that interrogate the intersections of race, sexuality, and masculinity. Following presentations there will be a moderated discussion and then the audience will be able to engage the panel with their questions. Panelists include scholar and filmmaker Kai M. Green, Afro-Ethnic Student Association President Torrell Foree and the African American and LGBTQ Resource Centers' Graduate Assistants Jamal A. Batts and Darrell (Deejay) Brown. Dr. Donna J. Nicol will moderate. Food and beverages will be provided.
California State University: Fullerton, TSU Pavilion B

Feb 13 Wednesday 6pm, San Juan Capistrano: South OC Democratic Club @ San Juan Capistrano Community Center
February meeting will feature Rachel Michelin of California Women Lead. Rachel is the chief executive with the California Women Lead board of directors whose efforts include developing and implementing a strategic plan enabling the organization to take its programs to women in all parts of the state. Much of her time is spent traveling, speaking to women about the importance of having more female representation in all levels of government. Please join us for a buffet dinner, which includes salads, an entrée, side dishes, dessert and beverage (tax and tip included). Dinner is served 6 p.m., Members $17, non-members $20 Meeting only at 7 p.m., Members $3, non-members $5 RSVP'S are required for dinner OR meeting only and are due by Wednesday, February 6 It's important to let Kenton know a week ahead so he can reserve the room and let catering know how many to expect. RSVP to Kenton Cooper at: kenton805@cox.net

Feb 13 Wednesday 7pm, Laguna Woods: Laguna Woods Democratic Club Clubhouse 3, Dining-room 2
Mike Levin, Vice President of Legal and Regulatory Affairs, Flex Power Generation, Inc., an Orange County firm, speaks on President Obama's energy policies. Mr. Levin has worked on a variety of local, state, and national political campaigns and maintains relationships with targeted elected officials, senior staff, and political appointees of concern to the clean technology industry. Meeting also includes Club business, Legislative Action, a Raffle and Refreshments. PLEASE BRING FOOD FOR DONATION TO SOUTH COUNTY OUTREACH!

Feb 13 ~~Tuesday~~Wednesday 7pm, Irvine: OC Brady Campaign @ 36 Butler St.

Feb 13 Wednesday 7pm, Santa Ana: OCYD Annual Board Elections @ Bistro 400, 400 W 4th St Santa Ana, CA 92701
You must be an active member between the age of 14-35 in good standing to vote. We will accept dues to vote in this election until February 8th, 2013. To confirm if you are eligible, please email at Mona@ocyd.org to check your membership and dues paying status.

Feb 14 Thursday 4-8pm, Newport Beach: One Billion Rising Orange County @ 801 E Ocean Front, Newport Beach, CA 92661
STRIKE | DANCE | RISE Join One Billion Rising around the world. Leave your work, leave your school, interrupt the day, dance, and demand an end to the violence! Meeting at the shore, drumming & dancing with the setting sun.

Feb 14 Thursday 7:30pm, Long Beach: MFSO and LBAPN will be joining Long Beach Occupy this Thursday Feb 14 at 7:30PM for a dance flash mob and MFSO will be bringing our broken hearts signs Valentine Hearts we can string around the area or carry. The hearts have names of our troops killed in Afghanistan. Please join us in front of the Chase Bank, 5200 East 2nd Street, Long Beach, CA 90803, Feb 14, (this Thursday) at 7:30PM. See the dance at http://onebillionrising.org We will be joining with activists around the world for ONE BILLION RISING, the largest day of action in the history of V-Day, the global activist movement to end violence against women and girls. It's an easy connection to the violence that our men and women face every day in the war in Afghanistan and the violence against women in particular in the military that needs to stop. See you there.
Jeff Merrick, Pat Alviso Military Families Speak Out Voice: 562-522-4241 Fax: 562-597-3980

Feb 15 Friday noon-1:30pm, Irvine: Across the Bridge: A Global Dialogue Between International and Domestic Students @ Dr. Joseph L. White Room, Cross-Cultural Center, UC Irvine
* Come and enjoy an open conversation with other students about personal identities including cultural background. * Meet new people and have an open conversation with your peers * Learn from students from different backgrounds * Topics include: Sharing your experiences in American society, exploring cultural values, and learning how to appreciate difference * FREE LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED! RSVP Here https://docs.google.com/a/uci.edu/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHY1NTV5WllaNFZ4bG9EVzNPUkJvVlE6MQ#gid=0%23https://docs.google.com/a/uci.edu/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHY1NTV5WllaNFZ4bG9EVzNPUkJvVlE6MQ%23gid=0

Feb 15 Friday 5-7pm, Irvine: The OC Brady Campaign is holding a candlelight vigil at the corner of Culver and Alton. This will be a silent candle light vigil in memory of the victims of Sandy Hook and other similar events, asking for support for better gun violence legislation. There are plenty of candles and signs available, but you can also bring your own. Contact Becky Newman at 949-786-1669 for more information.

Feb 15 Friday 5:30pm, Santa Ana: Meet and Greet for Daraka Larimore-Hall for CDP Secretary @ Bistro 400, 400 W. 4th Street
Come get to know Daraka and his vision for the CDP. Host Committee (still in formation): Henry Vandermeir, Jeff LeTourneau, Carina Franck-Pantone, Katherine Reedy, Tim Steed, Nick Anas, Mona Razani, Marti Schrank, Chris Sanchez, Mitch Star, Drew Cornick Suggested contribution: $40 per person, $20 for Young Democrats. No one will be turned away for lack of funds Learn more about Daraka: http://www.darakaforsecretary.com/ Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/344205755694904/

Feb 15 Friday 5:45-7pm, Santa Ana: Wendy's be our valentine! @ Wendy's, 1737 E 17th St. Join the Student Farmworker Alliance (SFA) and Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) this Friday in a national weekend of action against the fast food giant Wendy's! These farmworkers face sub-poverty wages, lack of fundamental labor rights, and, in extreme cases, modern day slavery. Wendy's can afford to pay an extra penny for their labor. In the spirit of Valentine's Day - Ask Wendy to be our valentine and sign onto the Fair Food Program. Join SFA, CIW, and allies to demand justice for farmworkers! This will be a fun action filled with valentine's, Son Jarocho, and good people! **If you would like to help with preparation, want to hear more details of the campaign beforehand, or need a ride, meet at El Centro Cultural de Mexico in Santa Ana (313 N. Birch St.) at 5pm! Contact us for any questions or information!

Feb 15 (1^st Friday) 7-9pm, Orange: Moving Pictures: Friday Night Film Series "Concrete, Steel & Paint" @ St. Joseph Center, Mother Louis Room, 480 South Batavia St, Orange 92868. There is no fee to participate. Join In. 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
Discussion presenter is Javier Stauring, co-director of detention ministries for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, and has served at the Central Juvenile Hall since 1995. Javier has promoted creative approaches to crime prevention, alternatives to incarceration, and systemic change of the juvenile justice system.

Feb 16 Sunday 10am, Irvine: MoveOn: Council Meeting @ kate's Place
We'll be discussing the issues we want the Irvine and More Council wants to work on--Gun Control? Money Out Of Politics, Immigration? Climate control? Universal Health Care? We need your input and participation RSVP sofztk8@aol.com

Feb 16 Saturday 10am, Fullerton: DNOC Women's Caucus Meeting @ Coco's Restaurant, 1011 N. Harbor Blvd. on the corner of Harbor and Berkely
There are so many issues to discuss and we want your input! On the agenda so far is: Voter Registration Upcoming Women's events New Political Director of the DNOC DNOC News Come join us over breakfast and discuss current progressive issues, news and upcoming potential candidates! Hope to see you there! Barbara Nicoll Glenda Flock

Feb 16 Saturday 11am-3pm, Irvine: Project PAW Social/ Fundraiser Event @ The Veggie Grill, 81 Fortune Drive
We will be there at noon but if you cant make it then go any time during the hours mentioned above. please present the flyer when ordering or mention our club: Project PAW at CSUF so that we can have 50% of the proceeds made that day. for more information contact us at: projectpawatcsuf@gmail.com

Feb 16 Saturday 2-4pm, Buena Park: Fundraising Reception for Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva, 65^th District. @ Lynn J. Gallery, 5731 Beach Blvd., Ste. 201, Buena Park, CA 90621 (corner of Beach and Franklin).
Donations: $65 individual; $99 couple; $250 event sponsor; $1000 event host. Please make checks payable to: Sharon Quirk-Silva for Assembly 2014, ID# 1353689. RSVP to Jason Mills 714/576-4303 or Jason@winningstrategycampaigns.com. Volunteer opportunities available. Visit sharonquirksilva.com.

Feb 16 Saturday 3-5pm, Orange: Sensible Gun Regulation: Your Right to Be Safe sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Orange County. Open to the public; for more information call 714/968-5634. Location: Sisters of St. Joseph, 480 South Batavia St., Orange CA 92868.

Feb 16 Saturday 7-10pm, Orange: Celebrating Our Stories - Mocktail @ Chapman University Student Union, 1 University Way
Our Creative Writing Sessions are a series of workshops designed to give immigrant/refugee participants a platform to share their voice. To celebrate the stories of those who participated in our Fall Season - We invite you to an intimate Mocktail * to celebrate stories, photography, poetry and music.
Masters of ceremonies: Nathan Ricardson & board member, Maya Jupiter Keynote Speaker: board member, Kinda Hibrawi Featuring Artists: Anatoliy Malyugin Deana Helmy Faryha Salim Zermina Akbary Screening of Short Film: "Keep Running" created by Chapman University Special Guest Performance, Abdelhalim Al Khatib: Poets/Artists for the evening: Amina Abdel Halim - 2nd Generation Egyptian American Poet Dania Ayah Alkhouli - 2nd Generation Syrian American Poet Jasmine Kadami - 2nd Generation Iranian American Poet & Artist Saleem Asuka - Arab American Artist / Dancer Thurayya Hernandez - Palestinian American Artist Complementary appetizers and beverages will be served

Feb 16 Saturday 7pm-2am, Fullerton: OC Industrial Workers of the World social @ The Sunset Lounge, 1043 W. Orangethorpe Ave.
Karaoke! Drinks! (Or not:) and your Fellow Workers! Come play, laugh, sing, and be merry. Bring friends, or family. This is a great opportunity to bond with Fellow Workers, and maybe snag some new ones!

Feb 17 Sunday 1pm, Los Angeles: Forward On Climate largest climate rally in history Meet at Olvera St - Paseo De La Plaza march to City Hall. Wear black to form the Keystone XL pipeline
In solidarity with the DC Rally supported by Tar Sands Action SoCal, Sierra Club Beyond Coal, Food and Water Watch, Coalition Against Nukes and many other organizations Use of public transportation is encouraged. Website: j.mp/LARally Flyer: bit.ly/11xly59

Feb 18 Monday 7pm, Orange: The John Fowles Center for Creative Writing Literary Forum with Maxine Hong Kingston @ Chapman Auditorium, One University Drive http://chapman.edu/wilkinson/research-centers/john-fowles-center/

Feb 19 Tuesday 1:30-3:30pm, Santa Ana: OC Immigration Coalition meeting @ SEIU 721, 1651 E. 4th Street (corner of 4th and Lyon) Suite 120
If you have any agenda items or announcements that you would like to add to our agenda, please email contact@ocimmigrationcoalition.org ocimmigrationcoalition.org

[Canceled] Feb 19 (3^rd Tuesday) 5:30-7pm, Orange: Peace Vigil by MFSO and CODEPINK @ The Orange Circle at the intersection of Glassell St and Chapman Ave.
Cancelled due to rain. Its wet out in Orange. Some of us will be at Watsons at 6 for dinner. Jeff & Pat
After the vigil, please join us as we carpool to the Cousin's Club meeting, where they will be showing Five Broken Cameras

Feb 19 (3^rd Tuesday) 7:30pm, Irvine: Cousins Club of OC We will view the new film "Five Broken Cameras," an inspiring documentary about the village of Bi'lin on the West Bank which has been engaged in a non-violent struggle against the Israeli wall and the occupation for many years. The film, which has been nominated for an Academy Award, is narrated by Emad Burnat, a villager who shot the footage over many years, and is co-directed by Guy Davidi, an Israeli. A brief discussion will follow. 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

Feb 20 Wednesday 11am, Anaheim: Press Conference on Immigration Reform @ Steps of Anaheim City Hall, 200 S. Anaheim St.
Join local and national union leaders, clergy and community allies on February 20th for a press conference to launch the local campaign for immigration reform. For more information or to RSVP, please call Ana Cabral at (714) 928-3030 or email at ana@oclabor.org

Feb 20 Wednesday noon-1:30pm, Newport Beach: Newport Mesa Irvine Interfaith Council luncheon presentation on Partnering with the Faith-Based Community in Ending Homelessness in OC by Karen Roper, Interim Executive Director O.C. Commission To End Homelessness @ Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 2046 Mar Vista Drive, Newport Beach 92660
RSVP your attendance by Monday, February 18, 20123 to nmiinterfaith@aol.com $12 with reservation, $15 without reservation http://nmiinterfaith.org/

[Canceled] ~~Feb 20~~ Wednesday 5:30-7pm, Dana Point: Progressives of South OC Social ~~@ Wine Bistro, 34091 La Plaza, Dana Point 92629~~ Last month we had a well-attended meeting of about 40 but for some reason there were very few RSVPs for the February meeting so we have to cancel. We have to reserve space at the restaurant based on RSVPs: all restaurants need to know well in advance how many are coming. This is just not an automatic event where you just show up. Failure of people to respond one way or another with a simple RSVP remains the main impediment to a successful organization. If you value the organization and wish for it to continue, it is important that you respond to RSVP invitations.
Next month (March 20, third Wed. of the month), we will resume back at Agostinos in Capo Beach. The topic will be the number one question for Southern California: Will San Onofre reopen??? If you were one of the 1,000 who attended the Feb. 12 NRC meeting, you know that the issue is complicated with lots of uncertainties. Please plan to attend the March meeting to learn more.

Feb 21 Thursday 2pm, Laguna Woods: Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods Village: "Slavery By Another Name" @ Clubhouse 1,
Slavery did not end with the Emancipation Proclamation and the Civil War. This ninety-minute film tells how new systems of involuntary servitude took place with shocking force and brutality. For more than eighty years, thousands of African Americans, often guilty of no crime at all, were arrested, compelled to work without pay, sold, and coerced to do the bidding of white masters. The forced labor lasted well into the twentieth century! Information: Margaret Pearlman 949-768-1649, margaretpearlma@yahoo.com The following information must be detached and presented to the Gate Ambassador to gain access to the Community for this event if you are not a resident of Laguna Woods Village. http://www.lagunawoodsvillage.com/article.cfm?id=5024

Feb 21 Thursday 2-5pm/6-9pm, Costa Mesa: California Public Utilities Commission San Onofre Nuclear Plant Meeting. Comments encouraged. The location is Costa Mesa Community Center, 1845 Park Ave., Costa Mesa.

[Correction] Feb 2221 ~~Friday~~Thursday 4:30pm, Irvine: MoveOn: Victims of Gun Violence: THEY DESERVE A VOTE SPEAK OUT AND RALLY @ Congressman Campbell's Office, 20 Pacifica
As part of MoveOn's National Day of Action to Reduce Gun Violence, on Thursday, February 21, at 4:30 PM, the Irvine and South Orange County MoveOn Council will be holding a Speak Out and Rally on the corner of Irvine Center Drive and Pacifica near The Spectrum, adjacent to our Congressman John Campbell's new office. Recent events have refocused the nation's attention on the need for strong gun control measures. Throughout the nation people were so touched and incensed by the senseless violence, that this is an incredible window of opportunity to pass sensible and reasonable legislation with POWERFUL BIPARTISAN COOPERATION. President Obama ended The State of the Union address with an emotional call to action for Congress to vote on important proposals to reduce gun violence. Please join us to reinforce The President's call for legislation by going directly to the doorstep of Congressman Campbell, when he's back in town this week. We need to let him know that members of his constituency, ON BOTH SIDES OF THE AISLE, EVEN MEMBERS OF THE NRA, strongly demand his support, HIS VOTE--and that victims of gun violence. They Deserve A Vote!!
pol.moveon.org/event/progressiveaction/137518

Feb 21 Thursday 5:30-7:30pm, Irvine: Roast and Toast of Irvine Councilmember Larry Agran @ The University Club at UCI, 801 E. Peltason Drive, Irvine, CA 92697
In Appreciation of His Years of Dedicated Public Service and to Retire His Campaign Debt For more information, please contact Melahat at Melahat@PSCcampaigns.com or (949) 350-7733

Feb 21 Thursday 6-9pm, Newport Beach: OC Green Drinks At the Back Bay Tavern, Whole Foods Market Newport Beach, 415 Newport Center Drive
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

Feb 21 Thursday 6:30-8pm, Santa Ana: OC May Day Coalition meeting @ Latino Health Access (at 3rd and Birch, across from El Centro) Room Three Pillars (on the 2nd floor) Sign in at the front desk. City-owned structure and street parking available; do not park in LHA's lot.

Feb 22 Friday 3-7pm, Irvine: OC Brady Campaign Candlelight Vigil for Gun Violence Reduction @ intersection of Culver and Alton
This will be a silent candle light vigil in memory of the victims of Sandy Hook and other similar events, asking for support for better gun violence legislation. There are plenty of candles and signs available, but you can also bring your own. Contact Becky Newman at 949-786-1669 for more information.

Feb 22 Friday 5pm, Santa Ana: CopWatch Santa Ana Presenta: La Lucha Por La Auto-Determinacion Y La Auto-Defensa w/ Simon Sedillo @ La Bodeguita, 927 Santiago Blvd.
Film Screenings: Mano Vuelta & Radio Fogata Presents: "Guarda Bosques" "Incriminating Me With Out Reason/Incriminándome Sin Razón" By Santa Ana's Rodrigo Marcos CopWatch SA Video News Reel Featuring SA Jaraneras, Sherman Austin, Cham Kerem, Sacred Blasphemy, Ras United, Alas, & G-Side Homie. FTP Fandango. Un fandango contra el abuso policial. "Guarda Bosques" (Forest Keepers) 45 min.

Feb 22 Friday 6:30-9pm, Garden Grove: OC LULAC Foundation Center Grand Opening @ 11277 Garden Grove Blvd, Suite 101-A
The Orange County LULAC Foundation, A 501-c3 non profit corporation, part of the largest and oldest Latino Civil Rights organization in the nation have the pleasure to announce to our community the opening of its center located in the beautiful city of Garden Grove, CA. For more information and RSVP please call Benny Diaz at 714-357-4328 or email at bennydiaz@sbcglobal.net

Feb 23 Saturday 9am-2pm, Long Beach: You are invited to experience the debut installation of this compelling . . . Teen Memorial 2013 A moving tribute to over 400 military teens who have dies in our recent wars. Be a witness to Veterans to Peace Chapter 067 monthly home at the Belmont Veteran Memorial Pier 15 39th Place, Long Beach, Termino & Ocean Blvd south of the pier Be a part of history and join us for setup. Open VFP Chapter meeting under the tent afterwards Free coffee, donuts and good peace vibes! Bring your own chair. For more information contact Richard Madeira 562 595-6042 E main rm1111@verison.net Barbara Miskulin 562 439-6134 E mail buddhamaya@verison.net

Feb 23 Sunday 2-4pm, Santa Ana: National Association for Equal Justice in America @ 3135 W. Warner Ave, Santa Ana CA, 92704

Feb 23 Saturday 5-7pm, Buena Park: 48th Annual Farm Worker Winter Celebration - Keynote Speaker: Erik Nicholson, UFW National Vice President @ UFCW Union Hall, 8530 Stanton Ave., Buena Park, CA 90620
5:00 P.M.-Social Hour & Silent Auction Browsing 6:00 P.M.-Dinner 7:00 P.M.-Program
Dinner: $20 contribution per person with a prepaid reservation, or $25 at the door. Reservations for dinner are requested by Tuesday, February 19. All proceeds will be given to the United Farm Workers. We must have a firm count so that the correct amount of food will be provided. Please indicate with the check the names of the people who plan to attend. For reservations, call Suzanne Darweesh at 714-738-1785 and for a pre-paid reservation, make your check payable to UFW (not tax deductible) and mail it to Suzanne Darweesh, 2104 Hilltop Ct., Fullerton, 92831. If you can't be at the dinner, a donation would be very much appreciated. If you have auction items to donate, please let Suzanne know

Feb 23 Saturday 6-9pm, Yorba Linda: Childs-pace Foundation's 3rd Annual Gala Fundraiser. @ Yorba Linda Community Center, 4501 Casa Loma Ave., Yorba Linda 92826.
Proceeds will support Childs-pace's three child development centers and one full-day pre-school for low- to moderate-income working families in Anaheim, Buena Park and Costa Mesa, California. These centers operate before and after school and during the summer. The centers provide child care for working families in Anaheim, Buena Park and Costa Mesa. The event, titled Child Care - It's About Me, will celebrate the families, children, staff and friends of Childs-pace, a non-profit founded in 1978. Guests will enjoy dinner catered by Taco Rosa, live band, awards ceremony and silent and live auctions. Admission: $100. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Susan Kopicki at 949/872-0966 or John LeVere, executive director, at 714/557-7777. Learn more at childs-pace.org or visit Childs-pace on Facebook.

Feb 23 Saturday 7:30-10:30pm, Santa Ana: Sobrevivientes de la Dictadura de Pinochet (1973-1990): testimonios de los campos de concentración @ El Centro Cultural de México, 313 N. Birch Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Programa: * música de los jóvenes de Son del Centro, quienes acaban de participar en la protesta anual del SOA en Ft Benning * testimonios de Tomás Gaete y Cosme Noriega, ambos detenidos en Tres Álamos * documental "El Mocito: la historia del mozo de la DINA" (DINA fue la policía secreta de Pinochet) * discusión y recopilación de recuerdos: nuestra contribución al nuevo Sitio de Memoria El once de septiembre de 1973, mediante un golpe militar, la Derecha chilena asume el poder. Cientos de miles de chilenos son perseguidos por su lealtad a la constitución y al gobierno legítimo de la Unidad Popular, liderado por el Presidente Allende. Allende y el cantor popular Víctor Jara son de las primeras víctimas de la dictadura. Hoy en día, la justicia está en marcha, posibilitada por la memoria. A pocas semanas del procesamiento de los asesinos de Víctor Jara*, dos sobrevivientes de la dictadura de Pinochet presentarán sus testimonios, en un esfuerzo de rescatar la memoria histórica de este período gris. Se entrelazará la historia chilena con la de EE.UU., desde su política hacia el exterior, incluyendo la Escuela de las Américas (SOA), y el legado de intervenciones encubiertas del Presidente Nixon. "La historia es nuestra," como lo dijera el Compañero Presidente. La tenemos que recopilar, reconstruir y defender.
Survivors of the Pinochet Dictatorship - testimonials from the Concentration Camps Program: music from the youth of Son del Centro, who just participated in the annual SOA Fort Benning protest testimonials from Tomá Gaete and Cosme Noriega, both detained at Tres Álamos documentary "El Mocito: the Story of DINA's Employee" (DINA was Pinochet's secret police) discussion and compilation of memories: our contribution to the new Memory Site On September 11, 1973, the Chilean Right assumes command through a military strike. Hundreds of thousands of Chileans are persecuted because of their loyalty to the constitution and the legitimate government of the Unidad Popular, headed by President Allende. Allende and the popular singer Vistor Jara are the first victims of the dictatorship. Nowadays, justice is on the march, made possible by the people's memories. A few weeks after the proceedings against Victor Jara's assassins, two survivors of Pinochet's dictatorship will present their testimonials, in an effort to rescue the historical memory of this grey period. Chile's history will be intertwined with that of the U.S., from their foreign policy, including the School of the Americas (SOA), to the legacy of President Nixon's hidden interventions. "History is ours", as our Comrade President would say. We have to compile, reconstruct and defend it. We look forward to seeing you on the 23..and we'll have empanadas! "Among the assassins of Victor Jara, are four graduates of the infamous School of the Americas (SOA) in the U.S."

Feb 24 Sunday 2-4pm, Fountain Valley: Memorial service for Gus Ayer @ Camp Sycamore Nature Center, Mile Square Park, 16801 Euclid St.
Friends of Gus are gathering for light refreshments after the memorial from 4-6 pm at: Greenbrook Clubhouse, 18222 Santa Joanana Cir. Fountain Valley
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Bolsa Chica Land Trust. Gus fought to protect the Bolsa Chica Wetlands from developers, which is an ongoing battle. http://gusayerwasawesome.com/

Feb 24 Sunday 4:30pm, Irvine: Democrats of Greater Irvine 3 Brisbane Way, Irvine (University Park, Village One)
This will be a working meeting! It's time to get organized. Our new by-laws appear to be passing strongly. We will stuff envelopes and send letters to members to renew their membership, and those who are OK with phoning should bring cell phones so we can call members. Snacks and beverages will be served throughout. You are invited to bring some finger food to share. We will not be serving supper. During a discussion period, we are going to talk about the Great Park "problem" and what action we can take to save it! democraticaction@me.com

Feb 26 (4^th 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 27 Wednesday 7pm, Newport Beach: OC Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence general meeting @ St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 2200 San Joaquin Hills Road OrangeCountyBradyChapter@gmail.com

Feb 27 Wednesday 7pm, Fountain Valley: Democratic Club of West OC @ Green Valley Adult Clubhouse, 17250 Los Jardines West, (off Warner between Euclid and Brookhurst Sts.)
Debbie Cook, former Mayor of H.B. will present the Campaign to Stop the Poseidon Industrial Desal Project, www.nowaterdeal.com. We are working having another speaker on statewide Issues include: fracking & water bonds.

Feb 28 Thursday 11am, Irvine: Women For:OC - Visiting Immigrants in Detention @ IRWD Duck Club, 5 Riparian View
Christina Fialho CA attorney, Co-Founder/Exec. Dir. of CIVIC Community Initiatives for Visiting Immigrants in Confinement i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n590/jmgoodman1/Women_For_OC/2013Februaryflyerreducedresolution_zpsc0cd61e6.png

Feb 28 Thursday 2:30-5:50pm, Fullerton: Immigration and Justice With(out) Borders @ CSU Fullerton, Pollack Library, Room PLN-130
Keynote speakers include Robin D.G. Kelley and Shelley Wilcox.
Shelley Wilcox (2:30-3:50) Associate Professor of Philosophy, San Francisco State University TRANSNATIONAL INJUSTICE AND THE MORALITY OF TERRITORIAL BORDERS
Robin D. G. Kelley (4:00-5:30) Gary B. Nash Professor of American History, UCLA UNDOCUMENTED: THE WORLD WAR ON THE WORKING CLASS

Feb 28 Thursday 5:30-8pm, Newport Beach: Newport Beach Women's Democratic Club @ Bev White's Home, 4501 Hampden Road newportbeachwomensdemocraticclub.com We will be hearing about the critical California DISCLOSE Act, having a business meeting, and making future plans. As always, bring food and drink for 2-4 and we will have plenty. evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?event=HAIGWRTGXCBSHUJBZCFU

Feb 28 Thursday 6-7pm, Santa Ana: Chicano/ Latino Democrats of Orange County (CLDOC) @ Delhi Center, 505 East Central Ave.
We are proud to have our first meeting of the year with our dedicated members. We will be discussing our goals and what issues we hope to work with for the year. We will also be talking about possible workshops and partnerships. We want to help strengthen our community's voice within our government and party. Come to check out the club and get involved in your community. cldoc.president@gmail.com

Feb 28 Thursday 6pm, Santa Ana: In accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance, the City of Santa Ana's Finance Department will hold a Budget Outreach Community Meeting in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. Finance staff will address the following items: - Overview of the City's overall budget structure - Overview of the existing FY12-13 budget - Budget calendar and update on the development of the FY2013-14 budget All persons interested in this matter are invited to attend the community meeting. For more information, contact Finance and Management Services at (714) 647-5420.
Community groups will be meeting at Latino Heath Access at 5pm to prepare comments for the budget meeting.

Feb 28 Thursday 7pm, Tustin: PDA Orange County Chapter GENERAL MEETING @ Tustin Roadhouse Restaurant, 560 El Camino Real (15% meal sales donated to coalition partners Healthcare for All Calif OC Chapter) Dr Bill Honigman drbillhonigman@gmail.com c: 949-246-6283

Mar 1 Friday 8am-5pm, Anaheim: OC Global Women's Conference is an event dedicated to the advancement of women of all ages, ethnicities, cultures and backgrounds in Southern California. This conference is for women leaders who are changing the world.
Anaheim Hilton, 777 W Convention Way ocglobalwomen.org

Mar 1 Friday 1-5pm, Irvine: OC Sustainability Collaborative's Winter 2013 Leadership Dialogue @ Irvine Valley College, Business Sciences and Technology Innovation Center, Room BSTIC 101, 5500 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618 ocsustainability.org/?page_id=437

Mar 1 Friday 4-6pm, Irvine: South County Citizens Against Gun Violence ~~Candlelight~~ Vigil for Gun Violence Reduction @ intersection of Culver and Alton
This will be a silent candle light vigil in memory of the victims of Sandy Hook and other similar events, asking for support for better gun violence legislation. There are plenty of candles and signs available, but you can also bring your own. Contact Becky Newman at 949-786-1669 for more information.

Mar 1 Friday 8:30pm, Lake Forest: South OC NORML meeting @ Fuddruckers on El Toro and Raymond
The meeting time has been moved from 7 PM to 8:30 to give us a quieter environment for the meeting. We will have a guest speaker tonight, Victoria from Vapecone. We will also be discussing current news and planning for future activities. If you purchase food before the meeting please let them know you are with our group so we may raise money for our chapter.

Mar 2 Saturday 9:30am, Laguna Woods Village: "The Continuing War on Women" with special guest speaker Lori Vandermeir, Chapter President of Orange County NOW. @ Clubhouse 3, Dining Room 2
Ms. Vandermeir will discuss both state and federal issues at this American Association of University Women, Laguna Hills Branch meeting. For information call Pat Allgeier at 949/951-6474.

Mar 2 Saturday 10am-2pm, Orange: Orange Community of Christ Peace Award Ceremony @ 395 S. Tustin St. Orange, CA 92866.
Join us for a day of celebration and collaboration with other peace makers across Southern California! If you are an organization interested in hosting a booth or sharing your mission with others in the community, contact Pastor Katie Harmon-McLaughlin at 1-800-277-0454 or katiehm@cofchristorange.org. All are welcome to come learn about and celebrate peace in our community! The Peace Award includes a $5,000 donation to the organization of the recipient's choice in their name. Beginning on March 2, we will begin taking nominations for next year! This event is free and open to the community!
Recipient of the 2013 Peace Award: Bruno Serato (Caterina's Club)
Schedule: 9:30-10:00 Registration 10:00-11:00 Interfaith Peace Award Ceremony with a keynote address given by Bruno Serato. 11:05-11:35 1st 30 Minute Sessions (Local Organizations sharing about what they do and how others can be involved) 11:40-12:10 2nd 30 Minute Sessions (Local Organizations sharing about what they do and how others can be involved) 12:15- 1:10 Lunch and Community Booth Time 1:15 Prayer for Peace/ Closing
-- Love and Peace, Katie Harmon-McLaughlin Orange Community of Christ Pastor www.cofchristorange.org 1.800.277.0454

Mar 2 (1^st 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.

Mar 2 Saturday 1:30pm, Irvine: Humanist Association of OC - Remarks on the 2012 Revolution in Egypt @ Irvine Ranch Water District, Community Meeting Room 15500 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine, CA 92618 meetup.com/OCHumanists/events/93516832 Victor Tanious will be discussing the 25th of January, 2012 revolution in Egypt, it's history, it's impact on Egypt and the region. As usual our program allows for a Q&A period following the presentation.

Mar 2 Saturday 3-5pm, Orange: Avoiding Tragedy-A Better Way Forward for the Mentally Ill @ St. Joseph Center, 480 S. Batavia St.
In light of the Sandy Hook tragedy and other similar tragedies, the League of Women Voters of Orange County together with Women For: Orange County are sponsoring an educational public forum on mental health with a panel of speakers. Speakers will be Carla Jacobs, Mental Health Advocate, Dr. Jody Rawles, UCI Associate Professor, Director of Hospital Services, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, UCI Medical Center and three speakers from Orange County Behavioral Health Services.

Mar 2 Saturday 4pm, Long Beach: Orange County Peace Coalition presents Reverend Billy @ Found Theater, 599 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach CA 90802
Are you ready for the Shopocalypse? Direct from the Church of Stop Shopping, Reverend Billy will be rockin' The Found Theatre! Bring your tambourines and get ready to shout, "Revolujah!" Also appearing: The Local Vocal Peace Choir $10 suggested donation to the Orange County Peace Coalition ocpeace.org/ReverendBilly.jpg

Mar 2 Saturday 5-7pm, Orange: Fundraiser: Norma Torres for State Senate @ Home of Florice Hoffman, 7256 E. Crown Parkway
RSVP to Florice Hoffman at fhoffman@socal.rr.com or (646) 525-5965

Mar 3 (1^st Sunday) 7:30-5pm, Huntington Beach: Military Families Speak Out and Veterans For Peace will again be setting up the Arlington West Display on the sands of Huntington Beach at 6th Street. We hope we can have your help to set up the display in the morning and dismantle it in the evening. If your schedule doesn't permit helping, please consider coming by to visit. Volunteers meet at the beach (6th Street north of the pier) at 7:30AM to help unload the trailer and setup the crosses and other material, and/or come by 4:00PM to help take it down and put it away. Please let us know if you are coming this Sunday by emailing ocvfpaw@gmail.com, but you, of course, are most welcome without replying first.

Mar 3 Sunday noon-5pm, Anaheim: Really Really Free Market @ La Palma Park
Come meet your community! ***Bring stuff you don't need/want anymore! ***And get stuff you do need/want! If you don't have anything to share you are still welcome to take anything!
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.

Mar 3 Sunday 2-4pm, Irvine: Green Party of OC General Meeting at the Irvine Ranch Water District Community Meeting Center, 15500 Sand Canyon Ave. (about half-way between the 5 and 405 freeways)
Local Green and recent candidate for Fullerton City Council, Jane Rands, along with recent candidate for Anaheim City Council Duane Roberts, will discuss current plans for civilian police oversight in Fullerton and in Anaheim.

Mar 3 Sunday 6-8pm, Fullerton: "Resistance!" workshop @ CSU Fullerton, Humanities Bldg. Room 123, 800 N. State College Blvd.
Program (To be updated) * "The Fuck-It Point" (Documentary). * Guillermo Garcia, Philosophy student, and Alejandro Fernandez, Philosophy & Geography student at CSUF: "Temporary Autonomous Zones." * Dr. Hélène Domon, professor of French Studies: "Left Fronts Rising in Europe." * Marissa Pina, student at CSUF: "Prison Abolition & Restorative Justice." ... After the workshop, we will have dinner at Thai Basil in Fullerton. meetup.com/The-Left-Bank-of-Orange-County/events/104620222

Mar 4 Monday 2pm, Irvine: Special OC Great Park Meeting at Irvine City Council Chambers at City Hall, corner of Harvard and Alton.
Decisions could be made to scale back Solar Decathlon & Xpo, cancel major park programs and charge for Great Park Balloon and Carousel. If you believe in a park vision that is about people and public access, not profiteering and privatization, attend the meeting and speak up. Great Park website is http://www.ocgp.org and to stay informed, sign up at http://www.irvinematters.com/.

Mar 5 Tuesday 2-3:30pm, Santa Ana: OC Immigration Coalition meeting @ SEIU 721, 1651 E. 4th Street (corner of 4th and Lyon) Suite 120
If you have any agenda items or announcements that you would like to add to our agenda, please email contact@ocimmigrationcoalition.org ocimmigrationcoalition.org

Mar 5 Tuesday 7-9pm, Westminster: Military Families Speak Out meeting. @ Spires Restaurant, 13030 Goldenwest Ave.
We are making the final plans for the upcoming Global Womens Strike ( a.k.a.) Mothers March) in LA next Sat. Mar 9th.. 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 need to do to bring all of our troops home now. If you haven't attended for awhile, we would love to get re-acquainted again.
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

Mar 5 Tuesday 7pm, Laguna Woods: Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods Village: "HEIST" @ Clubhouse 7
The film "HEIST" traces the 2008 economic collapse back to a secret 1971 memo, titled 'Attack on American Free Enterprise System.' This was written by then-business-lawyer (later Supreme Court Justice) Lewis Powell. Requested by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the memo - a free-market utopian treatise - urged big business to make over government by controlling the media, academia, clergy, and arts and sciences, and by destroying organized labor and consumer protection groups. Powell's real end-game was business control of law and politics. Gather and Greet 6.30 pm. Members - Free / Guests - $3 Information: Margaret Pearlman 949-768-1649, margaretpearlma@yahoo.com

Mar 5 Tuesday 7:30pm, Anaheim: *EVENT CHANGED* *Speaker Rutie Astmon has fallen ill in Canada. She will not be able to travel in time to make these events.* Rutie Atsmon is ill and will not be present. Jeff Warner will talk briefly about Rutie's program "Windows: channels for communication." Instead we will show a prize winning film about Israeli peace activists, "Israel vs Israel" a documentary by Terje Carlsson. Please join us. The address is 511 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim (corner of Santa Ana St.)

Mar 6 Wednesday 6:15pm, Costa Mesa: Democracy for America-OC @ Karl Strauss Brewery, 901 South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa (Metropointe Shopping Ctr)
Pat Goodman will bring us up to speed on the campaign to defeat the desalination scheme currently influencing your water districts (www.nowaterdeal.com) This is the campaign project championed and designed by Gus Ayer. This campaign deserves our energy and dedication because water is our most precious resource and we cannot allow it to be privatized. DFA-OC is in transition. We need to set new goals or renew them; be more certain about where we want to go and how we are going to get there. Howard Dean urged us to get involved in our local politics; to know our school boards and city councils and run for office if changes were needed. There is much going in Orange County. How do we find out about local developments? We have progressive blogs, facebook and clubs but little else to keep us informed or call us to action. DFA-OC has had many great friends over the years. More than a few are still active. Bring your ideas and thoughts. We'll talk and maybe decide.

Mar 6 Wednesday 7-9pm, Mission Viejo: Our Next Compassion Games and Weekend of Compassion with Big Sunday Meeting @ OC Islamic Foundation, 23581 Madero Drive
Join us for our next meeting to hear how to become a Hub of Compassion, an Ambassador of Compassion and play the Compassion Games!

Mar 7 Thursday 6-8pm, Santa Ana: Special Immigration Meeting @ Latino Health Access, 450 W 4th St.
OC Labor Federation with all partner organizations have organized a special session on immigration to provide an overview of all the work that is being done and hold a rich discussion about SABHC next steps in this area. Please RSVP to Tania Pantoja, tpantoja@latinohealthaccess.org

Mar 7 Thursday 6-9pm, Fullerton: Join the Democrats of North OC at our March meeting as we welcome Henry Vandermeir the newly elected Chair of the Democratic Party of Orange County. Henry will be presenting "The New DPOC: 2013 and Beyond". 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

Mar 7 Thursday 6:30-8pm, Santa Ana: OC May Day Coalition meeting @ Latino Health Access, 450 W 4th St. (at 3rd and Birch, across from El Centro) Sign in at the front desk. City-owned structure and street parking available; do not park in LHA's lot.

Mar 7 Thursday 7pm, Santa Ana: Ecofeminism & Social Justice Community Reading Group @ Au NatuRaw Organic Garden Eatery, 206-A North Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Are you interested in feminism, social justice, animal rights/veganism, and environmentalism? A new ecofeminism group is forming to read books and discuss these subjects! Ecofeminism celebrates women and nature while examining the intersections of oppression between women, non-human animals, and the environment. This will be a safe and supportive space. We will discover, grow, and learn from each other. People of all backgrounds, genders, and ages are welcome. This is FREE. You have the option to purchase drinks or food, but no minimum purchase is required.
At our first meeting we will discuss Part I (to p. 69) of Reweaving the World: The Emergence of Ecofeminism edited by Irene Diamond and Gloria Feman Orenstein. Even if you haven't had a chance to finish the readings, you are definitely welcome to attend! At this meeting we will also set dates and times for our April and May meetings.
Questions? E-mail or call Stacy stacylee1970@yahoo.com (714) 595-7589

Mar 7 Thursday 7pm, Fountain Valley: 99rise Meeting If you want to go just email me and I'll give you the address it's at. The girl who's apartment it is didn't want to just send her address to a million people. For those of you who weren't at the OSA meeting last Friday, 99rise is a group based in both LA and NY that is trying to build up to a 10,000 person civil disobedience action to demand a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United and to end corporate personhood. They are working in conjunction with Money Out Voters In (MOVI) which is trying to create a broad based coalition that already includes some Occupy groups, Common Cause, and even some Tea Party groups. Here are the relevant websites: www.99rise.org/ www.moneyout-votersin.com/ Contact: Jason Jackson yourefamous2@yahoo.com

Mar 7 Thursday 7:30-9:30pm, Culver City: Dr. Helen Caldicott "Medical Consequences of Fukushima and their relevance to America" @ Turning Point School, 8780 National Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
For details, link here: http://aula_sustainability.eventbrite.com

Mar 8 Friday noon-1pm, Orange: People, Allergies, Behavior and GMO Food What is the Connection? Come to a conversation and presentation about how GMO Food is impacting the average person today. Zen Honeycutt, Mom of three boys, with life threatening allergies who are healing on a GMO free diet, will share her story and will share excerpts of two short videos including one from an author who won a Lifetime Achievement Award for her 20 year studies on food and behavior. Bring your lunch, drinks will be provided. RSVP Required by Thursday, March 7th: Lupe Lopez 714-633-8121 ext. 7702
St. Joseph Center, Mother Louis Room, 480 South Batavia St, Orange 92868. Hosted by the Eco Justice Committee

Mar 8 Friday 4-6pm, Irvine: South County Citizens Against Gun Violence Vigil for Gun Violence Reduction @ intersection of Culver and Alton
This will be a silent vigil in memory of the victims of Sandy Hook and other similar events, asking for support for better gun violence legislation. There are plenty of candles and signs available, but you can also bring your own. Contact Becky Newman at 949-786-1669 for more information.

Mar 8 Friday 7:30pm, Santa Ana: Seeds of Resistance 2nd Anniversary Cartonera Exhibition: Tortilla Warrior @ El Centro Cultural de Mexico, 313 N. Birch Street, $10 donation
In honor of Womyn's International Day & Womyn's Herstory Month, Seeds of Resistance invites you to celebrate our 2nd Anniversary. Join us as we honor and remember the womyn healers and nurturers in our lives, re-connecting with our roots and honoring the sacredness of the maize. Our "Tortilla Warrior" Cartonera Flor y Canto books will be on exhibition and will be available for purchase ($10). Giving thanks for two years of service, love, art and resistance in SanTana

Mar 9 Saturday 9:30am, Costa Mesa: Label GMOs OC Meeting @ Mother's Market, 1890 Newport Blvd.
to plan our next few months of events. We want ways to educate and empower OC to take action to have GMOs Labeled and get rid of them! Bring your ideas, requests for speakers and new recruits to the meeting!

[Moved] Mar 9 (2^nd Saturday) ~~10am-noon, Irvine~~ 2pm, Los Angeles: OC Peace Coalition General Meeting In honor of International Women's Day, instead of meeting at the Friends meeting house as usual, we will be participating in the march in LA (which we are co-sponsoring), and will hold our meeting after the march. We will gather at the The Last Bookstore, 453 S. Spring St., where the march ends.

Mar 9 Saturday 10:30am-2pm, Los Angeles: 14th annual International Women's Day Global Action Women: Surviving Globally, Surviving in Southern California Invest in Life and Welfare, Not War and Prisons globalwomenstrike.net
Gather at 10:30am near the family visiting lines outside the Downtown Jail, 441 Bauchet St, near Union Station
March for Survival from the jail to The Last Bookstore
Teach-In starting 1:30 at The Last Bookstore, 453 S. Spring Street, corner 5th St

Mar 9 Saturday 1pm, Irvine: Screening - Girl Rising at the Westpark 8 Theater, 3735 Alton Parkway
Co-hosted by OC NOW and UN Women The film tells the stories of 9 girls from around the world who face - and overcome - unbelievable obstacles on the path towards an education. Each girl's story is narrated by a cast of great actresses, including Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Alicia Keys and Salma Hayek. A portion of the $10 ticket price helps fund programs for girls, so seeing the film literally makes an impact on girls' lives. Reserve a ticket: http://tinyurl.com/OCFilm

Mar 9 Saturday 6-9pm, Irvine: Reclaim Democracy meeting "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" @ 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: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised 7:20 PM: Discussion: Was Hugo Chavez good or bad for Venezuela? What will the legacy of this charismatic leader be? Will the loss of Chavez change the political direction of Venezuela and the rest of South America?

Mar 10 Sunday 1:30pm, Irvine: AU-OC: The Evolution of Creationism Through The Decades at Irvine Ranch Water District Community Room, 15500 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine 92618
Dr. Brian Alters of Chapman University will be speaking on "The Evolution of Creationism Through The Decades." Dr. Alters is a specialist in the evolution education versus creationism controversy. He has conducted research and authored books on the subject, testified as an expert witness and is also the President of the National Center for Science Education. Dr. Alters is the Founder and Director of the Evolution Education Research Center (EERC) created over a decade ago between the faculty of McGill and Harvard universities. Doors open at 1:00 for snacks and socializing; seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis. For more information on the event: Email us at OrangeCountyAU@yahoo.com or visit the Orange County AU web site at www.au-oc.org or call us at 949-733-9157. Note: Irvine Ranch Water District neither supports nor endorses the cause nor activities of organizations which use the District's meeting rooms that are made available as a public service.

Mar 10 Sunday 2pm, Santa Ana: 2nd Annual International Wombyns Day @ Arte de la Tierram 1415 N Main st.
As a community we believe we should honor the work of all wombyn, not only this day but everyday. We believe in encouraging female empowerment, because we are the seed bearers, mamas, and grandmothers of the world. Come out and support your local female artists, poets, and musicians. we will have:~~~~ workshops; medicinal plants~~~ yoga~~~ copwatch~~~ the The Mind and the Spirit~~~~~ Short videos and documentaries ~~~~~ Live Music~~~ Mujeres Son del Centro~~~Gloria Arjona~~~ Pepe Flores ~~~~ Yummy food including vegan and veggie~~~~ Poets: Iuri Lara, Marilyn Montano,Jenifer Medina,Joann Vega, and more tba. ~~~~~ Art workshops for kids. Drum circle, Vendors ~~~~~Massage by Claudia Aguilar ~~ $5 suggested donation. All proceeds will be donated to a collective of wombyn in Mexico Come learn, share, and enjoy a day to recognize our community wombyn! From 2:00pm to 10:00pm March 10, 2013 ~~~~~ If you are interested in vending, or sharing your poetry please contact Christianne Vallejo wakeupskin@gmail.com or inbox through FB, Priscila Hernandez (714)631-0455

Mar 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/105619962

Mar 11 Monday 5:30-7:30pm, Anaheim: Celebrate Jordan's 33rd Birthday @ The Catch, 2100 E Katella Ave Anaheim, CA 92806
Fundraiser in support of Anaheim City Councilmember Jordan Brandman For more information, please contact Melahat at Melahat@PSCcampaigns.com or (949) 350-7733

Mar 11 Monday 6:30pm, Irvine: OC NOW quarterly general meeting at the Irvine Ranch Water District (Community Room), located at 15500 Sand Canyon
We'll be discussing plans for our upcoming Teen Leadership Conference in Anaheim and developing plans on how our chapter will focus on the OC Republican members of Congress who have refused to re-authorize the Violence Against Women Act and have continued the war on women.

Mar 12 Tuesday 4pm, Irvine: Irvine City Council Meeting on Great Park Budget and Gun Safety. Supporters of the Great Park are needed to attend this meeting to support the Great Park vision and oppose efforts by the council majority to dismantle the Park as a public asset benefiting the whole county. Because the entire budget for the Great Park is scheduled for a vote during the consent calendar, it is vital that turnout in support of the Great Park be as large as possible. Please spread the word and encourage friends to attend. The City Council meetings are at City Hall, corner of Alton and Harvard, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine 92606. City Council Agenda: cityofirvine.org/council/agenda/default.asp

Mar 12 Tuesday 5:30-7:30pm, Santa Ana: Building Healthy Communities @ Latino Health Access, 450 W 4th St.
Meeting to find out why the Sunshine Ordinance Campaign was so successful

Mar 12 Tuesday 6:30pm, Costa Mesa: Regional Meeting for CA Dem delegates @ Karl Strauss Brewing Company, 901 South Coast.
We will discuss the upcoming convention agenda, accept resolutions, discuss delegate responsibilities, and more. New delegates - bring your questions. Returning delegates - bring your tips for the new people! R.S.V.P. TO ERIN SHAWN AT ERINCSHAWN@GMAIL.COM (or via text message or phone call). We must submit a headcount to the restaurant next week. Thank you for your cooperation.

Mar 12 Tuesday 7pm, Anaheim: OCCCO Meeting. Some changes are being made in order to continue to build relationships throughout Orange County with our congregations, clergy, organizations, leaders and communities in our target districts. John Campbells District in South Orange County: Every First and Third Tuesdays at 7:00pm location to be announced. Edward Royce District: Every Second and Fourth Tuesday at 7:00pm. Location: OCCCO Office. March 12 meeting is at OCCCO office, 310 W. Broadway, Anaheim (First Presbyterian Church in between Clementine & Broadway. For more information please contact Minerva S. Gomez/ 714-612-5028 or Andrew Hausermann/ 714-931-6041.

Mar 13 Wednesday 9am, Costa Mesa: Help stop the Foothill tollroad The Tesoro Extension would pave the way for the toll road to extend through the Richard & Donna O'Neill Conservancy and to bisect San Onofre State Beach. Better transportation alternatives, such as improving Interstate 5, are being ignored. Please urge the Water Board to reject the toll road agency's water quality permit for the first five-mile segment of this destructive toll road.
The Water Board will be hearing the application. If at all possible, please join us at the Costa Mesa City Hall 77 Fair Drive Costa Mesa. If you plan on attending, please contact dsilverla@me.com for further details.

Mar 13 (2^nd Wednesday) 7pm, San Juan Capistrano: South OC Democratic Club @ San Juan Capistrano Community Center, 25925 Camino Del Avion
This Months meeting: features Mr. John Alcorn, Immigration attorney from Irvine. Mr. Alcorn has specialized in Immigration Law since 1980, representing those filing family petitions for spouses and other relatives of United States citizens.
Please join us for a buffet dinner, which includes salads, an entrée, side dishes, dessert and beverage (tax and tip included). Dinner is served 6 p.m., Members $17, non-members $20 Meeting only at 7 p.m., Members $3, non-members $5 RSVP'S are required for dinner OR meeting only and are due by Monday March 11, 2013 It's important to let Kenton know a week ahead so he can reserve the room and let catering know how many to expect. RSVP to Kenton Cooper at: kenton805@cox.net

Mar 13 Wednesday 7pm, Santa Ana: Yves Muya speaks on the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with Videos @ Church of the Messiah (614 N. Bush Street) Upper Room.
The ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, fueled by the mineral resources of the region, is the deadliest world conflict since World War II, costing 5.4 million lives since 1998. The conflict has caused widespread disease and starvation as well as horrifying patterns of sexual assault and the use of child soldiers. Yves Muya's personal story is tightly bound up with this history and the inspiring efforts of individuals and groups to promote peace in the region. Join us to hear him speak and show some brief videos illustrating the situation. Yves Muya website: http://www.yvesmuya.com/ Falling Whistles website: http://www.fallingwhistles.com/.

Mar 13 Wednesday 7-9pm, Fountain Valley: 99rise Meeting. Demand Democracy. 99rise is the nationwide movement waging nonviolent struggle to get Big Money out of politics. We are here to reclaim our democracy for the 99%. Meetings are at a private residence near Magnolia and Warner in Fountain Valley. Email Jason Jackson for directions. Hope to see you there! civilactionjackson@gmail.com

Mar 13 (2^nd Wednesday) 7pm, Huntington Beach: 72^nd Assembly Democratic Alliance @ International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) District Lodge 725, 5402 Bolsa, Huntington Beach 92649 This month's speaker Joe Shaw http://72ndada.com/eventcalendar.asp

[date change] ~~Mar 13~~ ~~Wednesday 7pm~~, Aliso Viejo: Join us for a screening of the documentary "The Story of Stuff"
There is a change of date! The room is occupied on March 13th. New date is Mar 26

Mar 13 Wednesday 7pm, Laguna Woods: Laguna Woods Democratic Club: Charles Blek President, OC Chapter Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence @ Clubhouse 3, Dining-room 2
How do we make reasonable gun laws which protect people and their rights? Meeting also includes Legislative Action, Raffle, Refreshments, Membership, Voter Registration, and Volunteer Opportunities. Please bring nonperishable food items for South County Outreach. For info, call Sue Dearing at 949 855-6965

Mar 13 Wednesday 7pm, Santa Ana: Orange County Young Democrats March Mixer with special guest National Organization for Women (NOW)'s Lori Vandermeir @ Bistro 400, 400 W 4th Street

Mar 14 Thursday 6:30am, Orange: OC-RAP Leafleting oc-rap.org Please join us in handing out counter recruitment fliers to students at Orange High School, 525 N Shaffer St Orange, CA 92867

Mar 14 Thursday 5-6:30pm, Fullerton: Sharon Quirk-Silva 8th Annual St. Patrick's Day Event @ Steamers Cafe, 138 W Commonwealth Ave.
Tickets are only $25. Come on down for an update on what's going on in Sacramento and support our ongoing efforts towards the 2014 campaign!

Mar 14 (2^nd Thursdays) 6:30pm, Huntington Beach: Drinking Liberally while you raise your glass, and share ideas while you share a pitcher.An informal, inclusive progressive social group. Raise your spirits while you raise your glass, and share ideas while you share a pitcher. @ King's Fish House, 7691 Edinger Ave.
Jut a reminder that we are back to our "normal" 2nd Thursday of each month. Next get-together is March 14th. See you then, Tim and Susan

Mar 14 Thursday 6:30pm, Anaheim: OCCORD Event to Remind Citizens Advisory Committee that we want District Elections Now! @ Anaheim Central Library, 500 West Broadway, Anaheim 92805.
For questions, call OCCORD at 714/621-0919.

Mar 14 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. For further information, please call 714-514-2771.

Mar 15 Friday 4-6pm, Irvine: South County Citizens Against Gun Violence Vigil for Gun Violence Reduction @ intersection of Culver and Alton
This will be a silent vigil in memory of the victims of Sandy Hook and other similar events, asking for support for better gun violence legislation. There are plenty of candles and signs available, but you can also bring your own. Contact Becky Newman at 949-786-1669 for more information.

Mar 15 Friday 7pm, Fullerton: North County OC NORML meeting @ Giovannis Pizza 922 W. Williamson.

Mar 16 Saturday 8:30-11:30am, Stanton: Building a Community Garden Pathway @ 8901 Pacific Ave.
Access California Services and Community Action Partnership of Orange County are developing a brick pathway for a community garden that will enhance the quality of living in a poverty stricken neighborhood. Wear Long Sleeve shirt, long pants and tennis shoes. Age 15 and older, parents need to be present with minors (under 18) To Register or for more Info Contact Rida Hamida at 714.917.0440 x 231 | Rida@accesscal.org

Mar 16 Saturday 10am-noon, Garden Grove: Community Forum - Equal Access to Quality Healthcare: Medical Interpreters for Our Communities @ OC LULAC Foundation, 11277 Garden Grove Blvd. Suite 101-A
Do you have a story that tells why medical interpreters are needed? Please share your experience with us, call 714-264-6782. Join our advocacy efforts to establish medical interpreting services in our public healthcare system. Your experience can help improve access to quality healthcare in California. AFSCME Interpreting for California, in collaboration with UDW, OC LULAC Foundation, The Cambodian Family, Access California Services, Viet-CARE, and Latino Health Access

Mar 16 Saturday noon-3pm, Fullerton: Fullerton A-Cafe and the Really Free Market @ Fullerton Downtown Plaza, 125 East Wilshire Avenue
If you're interested in... * Anarchy & Voluntary Cooperation * No Wars, No Borders, No Rulers * Direct Action & Mutual Aid * Anti-Fascist & Local radical organizing * Hanging out & breaking bread or want to find out more, then drop in for the Fullerton Anarchist Cafe! We'll meet, greet, talk some shop & shoot the breeze. Political Prisoner Letter writing ...and THE REALLY REALLY FREE MARKET! http://www.facebook.com/fullerton.acafe

Mar 16 Saturday 5:30-9:30pm, Santa Ana: County-wide Gay Straight Alliance mixer @ Latino Health Access, 450 W 4th St, Suite 130
The mixer will consist of networking with other GSA's through Orange County, meeting new people from different schools, creating new friendships, learning more about the LGBTQ community, and dancing! Food and drinks will be provided. This is a free event and only for youth between the ages of 14-20. A valid ID (school ID, driver's license, etc.) and a signed permission slip is required to enter this event. Permission slip and location will be posted soon!

Mar 17 Sunday 4-6pm, Anaheim: MoveOn: Million Leaders Reorganization Meeting @ Sandra Rohr's House 1136 S. Ambridge St.
At this council meeting, we will go over the new organizational model and will decide what issues we want to work on. We will form several committees which will concentrate on those issues. So start thinking about which issues are most important to you. It is really critical for everyone to come to this meeting. And it is going to be great fun! We will play an amusing game to see which issues stack up with North Orange County. Since it will be St. Patrick's Day, the game will involve leprechauns, pots of gold and rainbows Bring your favorite dish, and after our work is done we will share a great potluck dinner at Sandra's house Sign up by clicking on this link: pol.moveon.org/event/meeting/137656

Mar 18 Monday 7pm, Mission Viejo: Canyon Democrats Club monthly meeting topic: Global Warming
at 24932 Veterans Way in Mission Viejo. canyondemocrats.org

Mar 19 Tuesday 2-3:30pm, Santa Ana: OC Immigration Coalition meeting @ SEIU 721, 1651 E. 4th Street (corner of 4th and Lyon) Suite 120
If you have any agenda items or announcements that you would like to add to our agenda, please email contact@ocimmigrationcoalition.org ocimmigrationcoalition.org

Mar 19 (3^rd Tuesday) 5:30-7pm, Orange: Peace Vigil by MFSO and CODEPINK The Orange Circle at the intersection of Glassell St and Chapman Ave.
hope you will join us at our monthly MFSO/ Code Pink vigil. Please encourage everyone to come; there is a lot of traffic so it's well worth the time. Come help us get the word out that we demand an end to the war in Afghanistan NOW - 2014 is a full 2 years away and we will not stand by silently.. We have signs, but please bring your own if you have one.

Mar 19 (3^rd Tuesday) 7:30pm, Irvine: Cousins Club of OC: David Pine - Americans for Peace Now Guest speaker is David Pine, West Coast Regional Director of Americans for Peace Now, an organization working to support the Peace Now movement in Israel. Mr. Pine will discuss the recent Israeli elections and the role of the U.S. in achieving peace. He will also report on his recent trip to Israel in December 2012 and his meetings with a number of political leaders, including U.S. ambassador Dan Shapiro. Discussion will follow. 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

Mar 20 Wednesday 5:30pm, Capistrano Beach: Progressives of South Orange County @ Agostino's By the Sea Ristorante Italiano, 34700 Coast Highway
The Latest on San Onofre Gary Headrick will update us on the latest developments and Roger Johnson will speak about radiation and health/cancer concerns The Social Hour will begin at 5:30 (great sunset views over the ocean!) followed by the meeting at 7 PM. Both will take place in the Banquet Room. You will be able to order happy hour specials, appetizers, or a full dinner from the menu. RSVP to SCNJ66@yahoo.com

Mar 20 Wednesday 6pm, Santa Ana: CADEM delegate meetup @ Corner Bakery. 1621 W. Sunflower Ave.
For those of you that just want an opportunity to meet and chat with other California Democratic Party delegates prior to the convention, but can't make it to the regional meeting, I invite you to join me for an informal meetup at Corner Bakery next Wednesday. There's no agenda. We will just meet and chat. I will do my best to answer everyone's questions about the convention, if they have any. - Erin

Mar 20 Wednesday 7pm, Mission Viejo: Casta Del Sol Democratic Club, Discussion with Charles and Mary Leigh Blek in the Garden Room
Contact: Norm Rosenkrantz, Casta Del Sol Democratic Club President 949-380-0171

Mar 20 Wednesday 7pm, Aliso Viejo: City Council Meeting to Consider Green Initiative @ 12 Journey, Suite 100, Aliso Viejo, 92656
Supporters are encouraged to attend and speak in support of the initiative because it is being criticized by at least one board member. See more about the initiative at http://greeninitiative.cityofalisoviejo.com.

Mar 20 Wednesday 7-9pm, Fountain Valley: 99rise OC Meeting. 99rise is the nationwide movement waging nonviolent struggle to get Big Money out of politics. We are here to reclaim our democracy for the 99%. Meetings are at a private residence near Magnolia and Warner in Fountain Valley. Email Jason Jackson for directions. Hope to see you there! civilactionjackson@gmail.com

Mar 20 Wednesday 7pm, Tustin: Movie Screening: How to Boil a Frog - a comedic documentary about the consequences of overshoot: too many people using up too little planet. An everyman dad (Jon Cooksey) gives a satirical overview of our global situation, and five surprising ways we can save civilization while making our own lives better. Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1201 Irvine Blvd., Tustin. Sherri-loveland@cox.net

Mar 21 Thursday 4pm, El Toro: Post Office Protest WORKERS, ORGANIZE! Because of the 'fiscal cliff' the wages of all workers have been reduced and this has resulted in the general lowering of the standard of living. The increase in the cost of living has resulted in further wage cuts. WHAT MUST WE DO? The Only Answer Is ORGANIZATION! DO YOU KNOW? That under Section 7-A of the N.L.R.A. workers are not only granted the right to organize, but are guaranteed the right to exercise the privilege without discrimination? That American Postal Workers took advantage of this privilege to organize and through their negotiations gained increased wages and benefits?
Monster Mass Meeting El Toro Post Office, Thursday, March 21 @ 3 P.M. 24552 Raymond Way, El Toro, 92609 for more info call 714-396-1073

Mar 21 Thursday 6-8pm, Laguna Beach: OC Green Drinks @ Nirvana Grille, 303 Broadway St
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

Mar 21 Thursday 6:30-8pm, Santa Ana: OC May Day Coalition meeting @ Latino Health Access, 450 W 4th St. (at 3rd and Birch, across from El Centro) Sign in at the front desk. City-owned structure and street parking available; do not park in LHA's lot.

Mar 21 Thursday 6:30, Anaheim: Candlelight Vigil for Manuel Angel Diaz @ Anna Drive
please come and light a candle for another life lost by law enforcenet

Mar 22 Friday 4-6pm, Irvine: South County Citizens Against Gun Violence Vigil for Gun Violence Reduction @ intersection of Culver and Alton
This will be a silent vigil in memory of the victims of Sandy Hook and other similar events, asking for support for better gun violence legislation. There are plenty of candles and signs available, but you can also bring your own. Contact Becky Newman at 949-786-1669 for more information.

Mar 23 Saturday 6:45-10am, Fountain Valley: Concern America's 16th Annual Walk Out of Poverty concernamerica.org Registration 6:45am; Walk begin 7:30 Start and finish at Holy Spirit Church, 17270 Ward St., route goes around Mile Square Park

Mar 23 Saturday 7:30am-2pm, Garden Grove: Garage Sale Fundraiser for LULAC District 2 Young Adult Councils. Please support by attending or donating. Drop off and garage sale location is OC LULAC Foundation Center, 11277 Garden Grove Blvd., Ste. 101A, Garden Grove CA 92843. To schedule a donation drop-off, contact Benny Diaz at bennydiaz@sbcglobal.net, 714/ 357-4328. Proceeds go to LULAC District 2 Young Adult Councils in Orange County to raise money for attending upcoming LULAC conventions. Items requested include furniture, home décor, clothing, toys, jewelry, electronics, etc.

Mar 23 Saturday 8:30-11am Fullerton: Protest Rep Ed Royce's 5h Annual Women's Conference @ Cal State Fullerton Titan Student Union. Parking is free!
Last Friday Rep Ed Royce voted against raising the minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $10. How many women and men can live on $7.25 an hour? He also voted against the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pair Act. That vote discriminates against women. Thursday Mar 21, Rep Royce voted again to end Medicare as we know it and turn it into a voucher system. Rep Royce also voted Thursday to give millionaires $200,000 in tax cuts. Signs will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.

Mar 23 Saturday 8:30am-1:30pm, Santa Ana: Young Women's Health Conference @ Valley High School, 1801 S. Greenville
During March, PPOSBC will be mobilizing efforts to have young girls (ages 15-19) attend their first event and would like to ask you to join. Please, pass this information along to your staff and community members! For more information or to register, Please visit BetterThanSexEd.org or call (714) 633-6373, ext. 334

Mar 23 Saturday 9:30-11am, Costa Mesa: Label GMO's OC @ Mother's Market, 1890 Newport Blvd.
We ask you to please come out and see how easy it is to host an event, movie night, speaker, GMO Free Tea, Moms Group Health Chat etc. We will be reviewing the exciting events coming up in the next three months and the news updates from important events around the nation! I have free Genetic Roulette DVDS on a first come first serve basis for those who attend the meeting! Other goodies too!

Mar 23 Saturday 10am, Santa Ana: Democratic Council of Clubs @ Democratic Party of OC, 200 N. Main Street, Mezzanine Santa Ana, CA 92701
Leaders and/or representatives from all progressive organizations are invited to participate in a discussion on how we can work together to elect Democrats up and down the ticket in 2014 and beyond Space is limited, please RSVP to Nick Anas at (714)835-5158 or nick@ocdemocrats.org

[Time change] Mar 23 Saturday ~~2-4pm~~ noon-2pm, Santa Ana: Help Expose Big Campaign Money! Join us at the OC Campaign Kickoff for SB 52, the California DISCLOSE Act @ Delhi Community Center, 505 East Central Ave.
Join us and invite anyone you know who is sick of the outrageous amounts of anonymous spending in politics and might be interested in helping to bring about fair elections. Let's stop special interests from secretly stealing California elections! Assemblymembers, Senators, and president of the campaign will speak on why this Act is so important for clean and fair elections in California. Refreshments will be served. (See also Feb 2)

Mar 23 Saturday 8:30-9:30pm, Earth: Earth Hour Hundreds of millions of people around the world turn off their lights for one hour on the same night, to focus on the one thing that unites us all-our planet. earthhour.org

Mar 24 Sunday 9am-1pm, Tustin: Occupy Retreat @ 179 Gallery Way
Calling all Orange County Occupiers! Join us in reviewing the past year and discussing our priorities for the future. Also on the agenda we will be talking about the May Day call to action for Occupy the Economy. Breakfast and coffee will be provided. Lunch will be a potluck so bring your favorite dish to share.

[date correction] Mar 24 Sunday 6pm, Long Beach: Conscious Cinema proudly presents "Welcome To Hebron" a film by Terje Carlsson @ Hellada Art Center, 117 Linden Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802 Our host, Hellada Art Center is graciously providing refreshments. Don't forget to drop something in their tip jar if you wish to enjoy some wine and light refreshments. Thank you!
Special Guest Speaker: Dana Saifan will share her knowledge about the situation in Palestine and Israel, followed by Q & A and group discussion. Dana is a third- year undergraduate student studying psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles. She is president of Students For Justice In Palestine at UCLA and is a member of the National Students For Justice In Palestine ad-hoc steering committee.
Donation: $5.00 at the door The movie begins promptly at 6:00 p.m., so please arrive early for refreshments, to make a donation to Conscious Cinema, and to secure a seat. We will also "pass the hat" to support the filmmaker's efforts to get the word out and continue to make excellent documentaries to further the cause of Peace and Justice in our world. Thank you! consciouscinema.webs.com Conscious Cinema: Without Awareness, There Can Be No Peace

Mar 25 (4^th Monday) 7pm, Orange: OC Democratic Central Committee Meeting @ Carpenters' Union Hall, 1916 W. Chapman Ave.
Central Committee meetings are open to the public to attend. Come and find out what the Democratic Party is doing in Orange County and find out how you can get involved. The agenda for this month's meeting includes a guest speaker from the San Diego Central Committee, three resolutions addressing important issues in our community such as district elections in Anaheim, immigration reform, President Obama's gun control policy.

Mar 26 Tuesday 10am, Santa Ana: Press Conference @ 3701 McFadden (corner of McFadden and Harbor)
There will be a press conference where we will ask Orange County DA Tony Rackauckas to place charges on the police officers responsible for the shooting in Anaheim against Manuel Diaz, Joel Acevedo, Cesar Cruz, Marcel Ceja and other victims who were killed while disarmed and shot in the back. The police officers and murderers are free and have no charges placed on them. They have to be held accountable for the crimes according to the law, like any other citizen who commits a crime. We also ask the police force to stop putting innocents in prison. We ask for justice for my son Jesus A. Aguirre, a minor of 16 years of age who was sentenced and judged, unjustly, as an adult to life in prison for a crime he did not commit. The organizations Los Amigos de Orange, Chicanos Unidos, Los Amigos de Santa Ana, LULAC, ACLU, SEIU, LHA, OCCOR and others will be present. Please support us with your attendance. Your support is important. Tony Rauckauckas is in power because of our vote. His responsibility is to protect, to serve and to help the community by applying the law without favoritism, if not he needs to resign. If he doesn't do his job as he's supposed to we demand his resignation.

Mar 26 Tuesday 5:30pm, Orange: Immigration Webinar @ 309 N. Rampart St. Suite A oclabor.org/index.php?option=com_content&id=305:immigration-webinar
The AFL-CIO will be hosting an online education session for anyone who wants to learn more about why the AFL-CIO is invested in the fight for a common sense immigration process. Sign up by clicking here: act.aflcio.org/c/18/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=9959 The Orange County Labor Federation will be joining the webinar from our office and projecting it on the big screen. Join us at 309 N. Rampart St. Suite A. Orange, CA 92868. For more information and to RSVP please call Joline Vela at (714) 385-1534. Learn how you can get involved and how you can help win a roadmap to citizenship for 11 million new Americans who aspire to become citizens.

Mar 26 Tuesday, 6:30pm, Santa Ana: Light the Way to Justice @ Ronald Reagan Federal Building and United States Courthouse, 411 West Fourth St.
Vigil at the Federal Courthouse during the oral arguments on the constitutionality of DOMA! This is not a march, a fight or a demonstration - this is a peaceful show of solidarity, a stand for LOVE, not hate. Signs, candles and visible support. lighttojustice.org

Mar 26 (4^th 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 26 Tuesday 7pm, Aliso Viejo: Join us for a screening of the documentary "The Story of Stuff" @ Pauling Hall Room 216, Soka University of America, 1 University Drive

Mar 27 Wednesday 8:30-10am, Long Beach: Women's Power Breakfast in Support of Congresswoman Linda Sanchez @ Hotel Maya, 700 Queensway Drive
Click here for flier: img51.imageshack.us/img51/7246/wpbu.jpg For more information, please contact Isabel at (562)916-6321 or isabel@voteforlinda.com

Mar 27 Wednesday 11:30am-1:30pm, Irvine: CONSIDER THIS... Sexual Enlightenment: Healthy Sexuality At All Ages @ Andrei's Conscious Cuisine, 2607 Main St. ppaction.org/site/Calendar?id=105171&view=Detail

Mar 27 Wednesday 5:30-7:30pm, Costa Mesa: Opportunity to confront Assembly Member Alan Mansoor at his Open House and Food Drive. @ 1503 South Coast Drive #205
Donations are not required, but non-perishable food items will be collected for Orange County's Second Harvest Food Bank plus diapers, wipes, and other miscellaneous baby items for OC Children and Families Commission's Essentials for Young Lives program. RSVP is appreciated, but not required. Call (714) 668-2100 or send email to David.Taylor@asm.ca.gov.

Mar 27 Wednesday 7pm, Orange: Dinner Show with progressive folk singer Tom Neilson @ The Rib Trader, 2710 E Chapman Ave meetup.com/Backyard-Skeptics/events/106438022

Mar 27 Wednesday 7pm, Fountain Valley: Democratic Club of West OC @ Green Valley Adult Clubhouse, 17250 Los Jardines West, (off Warner between Euclid and Brookhurst Sts.)
Henry Vandermeier newly elected chair of the Democratic Party of Orange County, www.ocdems.net, will be our speaker Stephanie Pacheco, past president of DCWOC, will make a brief presentation on the threat to dismantle the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This

Mar 28 Thursday 1-3pm, Santa Ana: Communications Workshop @ El Centro Cultural De Mexico, 313 N Birch St.
The California Civil Rights Coalition - in partnership with the ACLU of Southern California, Orange County Office, and South Asian Network - is presenting a communications workshop for small nonprofits, advocates and activists fighting for civil rights in California. Attendees will learn and share tips and techniques related to social media, email marketing, media relations, and website creation and management. This workshop is geared for those nonprofits and individuals who do not have dedicated communications staff or resources, but want to learn how to best integrate strategic communications into their operations and activities. Request attendance online: http://calcivilrights.org/communications/orangecounty If you have questions about these workshops, contact Claudia Peña, Statewide Director of CCRC, at cpena@equaljusticesociety.org or 415-625-3357 Keith Kamisugi at kkamisugi@equaljusticesociety.org or 415-288-8710.

Mar 28 Thursday 6:30-8:30pm, Irvine: Women For:OC - How Families & Friends Cope With Mental Illness @ IRWD Duck Club, 5 Riparian View
Steve Pitman President of NAMI-OC (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Mr. Pitman will speak on national issues of mental illness as well as about some deeply personal experiences that have affected his own family, a story that may be all too familiar to some of our own friends and loved ones.

Mar 28 Thursday 7-9pm, Irvine: Amnesty International Irvine: group 178 Monthly Meeting meetup.com/Amnesty-International-Local-Group-Irvine-California @ Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92604 Cost: Free. Refreshments will be served.

Mar 29 Friday noon, Irvine: DFOC: luncheon honoring Controller John Chiang @ Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport, 18800 MacArthur Blvd.
RSVP DEADLINE: March 27 There is no charge for lunch for DFOC Members current with their membership dues -- just RSVP, so that we can order your lunch! For sponsorship opportunities or to reserve Non-Member tickets ($45.00): https://secure.actblue.com/page/event2 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

Mar 30 Saturday 8:30am-6pm, Irvine: Opposing the Criminalization of Homelessness: Building a Human Rights Framework @ UC Irvine School of Law Registration is now closed but walk-ups are welcome
The Criminalization of Homelessness is the use of the criminal justice system to punish the homeless for unavoidable behavior required for survival. sites.uci.edu/humanrights

Mar 30 Saturday noon-3pm, Fullerton: Fullerton A-Cafe and the Really Free Market @ Fullerton Downtown Plaza, 125 East Wilshire Avenue
If you're interested in... * Anarchy & Voluntary Cooperation * No Wars, No Borders, No Rulers * Direct Action & Mutual Aid * Anti-Fascist & Local radical organizing * Hanging out & breaking bread or want to find out more, then drop in for the Fullerton Anarchist Cafe! We'll meet, greet, talk some shop & shoot the breeze. Political Prisoner Letter writing ...and THE REALLY REALLY FREE MARKET! http://www.facebook.com/fullerton.acafe

Mar 30 Saturday noon-4pm Santa Ana: Our Ideal Santa Ana A workshop for understanding city planning, land use decisions, the impact of these decisions on communities, and examples of how changes have been made to improve the quality of life!
@ Latino Health Access, 450 W 4th St, Suite 130

Mar 30 Saturday 1-5pm Fullerton: The Orange County Dream Team, Western State University College of Law, and the Asian Pacific American Legal Center invite you to attend our Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals clinic @ Western State University College of Law, 1111 N State College Blvd.
Clinic Structure: -- Have your questions answered and your DACA application review by Attorneys and trained DACA volunteers. -- NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY! Please arrive early, we cannot guarantee we will be able to see everyone.
What to bring: -- Completed DACA Application Forms (I-821D, I-765, & I-765WS). -- Documents to prove you meet all of the requirements for consideration for DACA. -- ALL YOUR QUESTIONS! -- Free copies of the DACA application forms and information on what types of documentation you may submit can be found online at: www.uscis.gov/childhoodarrivals
For minors: -- If you are under the age of 18, you must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

Mar 30 Sunday 2pm, Santa Ana: National Association for Equal Justice in America @ 3135 W. Warner Ave, Santa Ana CA, 92704

[update] Mar 30 Saturday 2pm, Irvine: PDA Orange County Chapter GENERAL MEETING @ Home of Ron Varasteh and Masha Macurda, 4022 Escudero Dr.
INTRODUCTIONS NATIONAL "Change Makes Change!" https://salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/1987/p/salsa/donation/common/public/?donate_page_KEY=7304 Reports: CPC Back to Work Budget, Ed Markey for US Senate (Mass) IOT conf calls, EDUCATE CONGRESS-Robin Hood Tax, HR 676, HR 200, HR 12 www.pdamerica.org, www.pdacommunity.org REGIONAL CDP ADEM/Prog Caucus/EBoard/Convention Sacramento 4/12-14 SB 52 Calif Disclose Act Campaign for a Healthy Calif (Single Payer) report LOCAL DPOC updates, candidate support (SQS, Irvine CC, others???) Dem Clubs, CHC-OC, Coffee/Discussion Grps DFA, MoveOn, OFA, Issues Grps, OC Prog Summit, Occupy, Actions, Announcements, and NEW--PDA North OC Chapter !!! WEEKLY ORANGE COUNTY PROGRESSIVE OPEN DISCUSSION NEXT MEETING THUR 4/25 7PM
Dr Bill Honigman c: 949-246-6283 DrBill@pdamerica.org

Mar 30 Saturday 4-7pm, Anaheim: Victory Party for José Ucelo. @ Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim, 511 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim 92805
On March 9, 2012, José Ucelo was picked up for work by an employer at the Home Depot on Brookhurst in Anaheim. This employer introduced himself as "Nick," which Mr. Ucelo later learned was an alias used by Michael Tebb, a serial wage burglar. The employer brought Mr. Ucelo to the work site in Garden Grove, where he worked approximately 10 hours. After the work was done, Mr. Ucelo asked for his pay, but "Nick" became aggressive, attempting to start a physical fight and refusing to pay. Mr. Ucelo backed away and called the police to report the wage theft. Ironically, Mr. Tebb at this point also called the police, falsely accusing Mr. Ucelo of theft. Multiple police officers arrived on the scene, and detained Mr. Ucelo, but not Mr. Tebb. Mr. Ucelo was transferred from the County Jail to federal immigration custody, in spite of having the false charges against him dropped. The complications with the immigration case have caused severe hardship for Mr. Ucelo. He was facing deportation and possible separation from his 10-month-old son, but the proceedings have fortunately been dropped. We must defend Mr. Ucelo and other day laborers who face wage theft and exploitation by criminal employers. Join us in our victory party in support of restitution for Mr. Ucelo and the human rights of day laborers.
Presenters: "Keep Our Families Together!: No more deportations!" OC May Day Coalition "The TRUST Act: Migra out of local police" National Day Laborer Organizing Network World Premiere of Short Film: "El Patrón es el ladrón (The Boss is a Thief)" (2013) Nelyolotl Toltecatl of the Mexica Movement Music: Taller de Bomba del Centro Cultural de México and Son del Centro (son jarocho) Free event! Food will be serve

Mar 30 Saturday 7-8pm, Aliso Viejo: World Premiere of The First 60x60 Environmental Mix @ Soka University of America, Black Box Theatre, 1 University Drive
Free, open to the public The 60x60 Project, begun 10 years ago by Robert Voisey of Vox Novus, has become one of the most engaging programs of new music around the world. Each program (or "mix") includes sixty 1-minute-long recorded compositions presented without pause, and typically includes works by leading contemporary composers and sound artists of all kinds alongside fresh works by students. As the program has begun attracting more and more entries from composers all over, more mixes are produced each year, sometimes centered around a particular theme or a group of composers (works by women composers, composers from particular nations, works using voice, etc.). This year marks the first ever mix centered on environmental themes. Composers from over a dozen countries are represented, and pieces including everything from field recordings at unique locations to sounds from outer space, from insect and animal sounds (yes, birds and bees, and also various pets) to urban noises, to expressions of the feelings people have for the places they inhabit, to lots of water sounds, will be heard. Among the composers whose work is included are Joan LaBarbara, Joel Chadabe, Hye Kyung Lee, Judith Statin, Richard Festinger, and, from Mission Viejo, Michael Golden.

Apr 2 Tuesday 2-3:30pm, Santa Ana: OC Immigration Coalition meeting @ SEIU 721, 1651 E. 4th Street (corner of 4th and Lyon) Suite 120
If you have any agenda items or announcements that you would like to add to our agenda, please email contact@ocimmigrationcoalition.org ocimmigrationcoalition.org

Apr 2 Tuesday 5:30pm, Santa Ana: Help Fight Hunger in Orange County with THC upcoming training opportunity with The Harvest Club @ OC Food Access Coalition - 1505 E. 17th St, Santa Ana 92705, Dinner will be provided
We are specifically recruiting volunteer leaders who may be interested in becoming a Harvest Captain or Tree Scout If you are interested in taking a bigger role to help fight hunger in Orange County, we'd love to see you on April 2nd. Please RSVP for the training session by responding to Christina Hall chall@ocfoodaccess.org or giving me a call at 714.564.9525 (o) 909.225.5911 (c)

[Canceled] Apr 2 Tuesday 7pm, Westminster: Military Families Speak Out meeting Canceled for April.
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

Apr 2 Tuesday 7pm, Laguna Woods Village: Concerned Citizens "Climate Change, Threat to Peace: Creating Political Will to Stabilize It" @ Clubhouse 7, 24111 Moulton Pkwy, Laguna Woods 92637.
Q&A after talk by a Citizens Climate Lobby panel: Its founder-Pres. Marshall Saunders, OC chapter co-founder Mark Tabbert, and environmental activist Chris Roth (his dramatic slides drive home climate change threats). Come learn, or recall: Climate change facts, science, impacts, potential solutions. Distinctions and links among greenhouse gasses, global warming, climate change, and extreme weather events. Climate change denial vs. scientific consensus. How we can get the message across and "create the political will" for solutions stabilizing Earth's climate, such as a "refundable carbon tax." Doors open 6:30pm; refreshments; members free, guests $3 donation asked. Info: Jonathan, 949-581-2178, LawGuruLaguna@yahoo.com.
Clubhouse 7 (not inside a gate) is 0.2 mi. north of El Toro Rd., 1st lite, opposite "Gate 12". Click here for GoogleMap "pinned" to venue. For event flyer click here (then go down 2 screenfuls). For climate change facts / info on CitizensClimateLobby.org click here.

Apr 3 Wednesday 6:15pm, Costa Mesa: Democracy for America-OC Regular Monthly Meeting. will feature a speaker from the Orange County May Day Coalition and the topic will be the status of immigration reform legislation. We'll also hear updates on the DISCLOSE Act campaign, the 4th of July parade in Huntington Beach, and more. If you have any important announcements or updates for the meeting, please send them to dfaoc.comm@gmail.com by noon on Monday. Social hour starts at 6:15, meeting at 7:15. Food and beverage are available for purchase but not required. There is no admission charge to attend. If you have any questions, please contact Marleen Gillespie at jff27@aol.com or 949/275-8463. Wear a jacket if it's cold out!

Apr 4 Thursday 8-10am, Buena Park: Remembering Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King - Faith, Justice, and Equal Opportunity From Memphis to Anaheim @ UFCW local 324, 8530 Stanton Ave.
Keynote Speaker: Rev. Dr. Art Cribbs, Executive Director, CLUE California Featuring: Dr. Jose Moreno, Los Amigos of Orange County Fr. Arturo Ferreras, St. Matthews Eccumenical Catholic Church clueoc.org/CLUE_Orange_County/MLK_Breakfast.html

Apr 4 Thursday 5-6:30pm, Irvine: Mega Rally to Stop Gun Violence Let's tell visiting House Speaker Boehner and 3 OC Congressmen that OC supports strong federal gun laws that save lives Speaker of the House John Boehner and Orange County Congressmen John Campbell (CA-45), Ed Royce (CA-39) and Dana Rohrabacher (CA-48) will attend a campaign fundraiser at a private home in Irvine, as Congress gets ready to vote on several proposed federal gun laws. We need OC residents to help send a respectful but strong message about gun violence to these violence to these elected officials and attending media.
@ Turtle Rock Community Park - corner of Shady Canyon and Sunnyhill, Park officials prefer we use the parking lot on Turtle Rock Dr. and Southern Wood, if possible
Contact: Deborah, CAOrangeCounty@momsdemandaction.org Flyer: 4bb29c059dc927cff6bf-993fbb11e7b3f6971af5a9c6683d2a5f.r67.cf1.rackcdn.com/April4RallyFlyer3.pdf Latest updates at: facebook.com/MomsDemandActionCAOrangeCounty Sponsored by: Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, Orange County Chapter Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, South County Citizens Against Gun Violence Endorsed by: St. Mark Presbyterian Church of Newport Beach, Peace & Justice Commission; Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange; Irvine United Congregational Church, Advocates for Peace & Justice

Apr 4-7 Thursday 3pm-Sunday 3pm, San Diego: National Anti-Drone Days of Action in San Diego
UPDATED SCHEDULE, as of 2013-03-20
April 4 - Thursday 3-6 pm San Diego Veterans for Peace demonstration at General Atomics Predator drones production site — assemble at General Atomics Way and Kirkham Way, Poway. Contact Dave Patterson, dpatterson998@yahoo.com or 760-207-9139 7 p.m. Overpass Light Brigade Action, Clairemont Drive bridge over the I-5. Park at Mission Bay Visitors Center, west of overpass. Volunteers are needed to hold letters. Contact chrisw51@sbcglobal.net or see https://www.facebook.com/events/545596298813433/?fref=ts
April 5 - Friday 10 a.m. Rally at General Atomics Headquarters, 3500 General Atomics Court (off of John Jay Hopkins Drive), La Jollla 92121. Coordinated by CodePink. Contact: nodrones@prcsd.org 4-6 p.m. Demonstration and bannering at Northrup Grumman, 9326 Spectrum Center Blvd. and Ruffin Road, San Diego 92123. Please wear black! Coordinated by CodePink. Contact: nodrones@prcsd.org 6:30 pm - 9:30 p.m. Assembly with dinner, socializing, and more. Location TBA.Contact: info@sdcpj.org 7-8 pm Overpass Light Brigade Action, Volunteers needed! Location TBA. Contact chrisw51@sbcglobal.net
April 6 - Saturday 1-3 pm: Join us at the Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum (Harbor Drive, downtown San Diego, south of Broadway) for a demonstration. Please wear black. Coordinated by Women Occupy; contact: Martha Sullivan,marthasullivan@mac.com or 858-945-6273 6:00 p.m. Dinner; 7-9 pm: Forum with Medea Benjamin (CodePink), Pedro Rios (AFSC), and others. Church of the Brethren, 3850 Westgate Pl., San Diego 92105. Contact: carolj@prcsd.org 7-8 pm Overpass Light Brigade Action at Forum site,. Contact chrisw51@sbcglobal.net
April 7 - Sunday 10am-3pm General Assembly and Workshops, location TBA. Contact info@sdcpj.org
Every Tuesday through April 2 7 pm - Planning meeting, Peace Resource Center, 3850 Westgate Pl., San Diego 92105

Apr 4 Thursday 6-9pm, Fullerton: Join the Democrats of North Orange County at our April meeting as we welcome Lori Vandermeir, the California Communications Director for the National Organization for Women. Lori will discuss the war on women with the spotlight on how the 2010 election was key and continues to this date. 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 4 Thursday 6:30pm, Santa Ana: SACReD Meeting @ Latino Health Access, 450 West 4th St.
PREPARING FOR BUDGET OUTREACH HEARING AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING PLEASE JOIN US FOR UPCOMING STRATEGY PLANNING (All groups invited to this as it is important for whole community)

Apr 4 Thursday 6:30pm, Santa Ana: Immigration Reform Meeting @ 1906 W. Harvard St Chicano/Latino Democrats of OC (CLDOC) will be discussing what we want in our Resolution and also building our Immigration Committee. We will also discuss a possible immigration reform forum

Apr 5 (1^st Friday) 7-9pm, Orange: Moving Pictures: Friday Night Film Series "Economics of Happiness" @ St. Joseph Center, Mother Louis Room, 480 South Batavia St, Orange 92868. There is no fee to participate. Join In. 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
Discussion will be lead by: Steven Gorelick via SKYPE. Steven is from ISEC, author of Small is Beautiful, Big is Subsidized and co-author of Bringing the Food Economy Home. He runs a small-scale organic farm with his wife and two children in Vermont.
The Economics of Happiness describes a world moving simultaneously in two opposing directions. As governments and big business continue to push for "growth" in the form of increased global trade, we're seeing an increase in climate chaos, senseless war, fundamentalism, financial volatility, income inequality, and the consolidation of corporate power. At the same time, people around the world are resisting those policies, demanding a re-regulation of both trade and finance. And, far from the old institutions of power, communities are coming together to re-build more human-scale, ecological economies based on a new paradigm - an economics of localization. The International Society for Ecology and Culture (ISEC) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote systemic solutions to today's social and environmental crises. Their work seeks to reveal the root causes of those crises-from unemployment to climate change, from ethnic conflict to loss of biodiversity- while promoting grassroots and policy-level strategies

Apr 5 Friday 8:30pm, Lake Forest: South OC NORML meeting @ Fuddruckers on El Toro and Raymond
We have moved the meeting time back to 8:30 because the restaurant is quieter and the traffic is better. Remember if you order food to let them know you are with the OC NORML group so we can earn a percentage of your bill.

Apr 6 Saturday 8-10am, Fountain Valley: LGBT Pride Flapjack Fundraiser @ 18279 Brookhurst St.
all you can eat pancake, eggs, and bacon fundraiser at Applebees in Fountain Valley. Tickets are only $10 and our proceeds will go directly toward putting on another outstanding Orange County Pride event on August 10th. Also, at the pancake fundraiser we will be sharing with everyone more exciting events we have coming up this year! Tickets for this event can be purchased directly from board members and volunteers for $10. Cash and Checks are accepted. If you prefer to purchase a ticket using your credit card, you may do so directly at our website at prideOC.com

Apr 6 Saturday noon, Santa Ana: OC Industrial Workers of the World Monthly Branch Meeting @ 316 South Cypress Ave, Santa Ana, CA

Apr 6 Saturday 1:30pm, Irvine: Humanist Association of OC Meeting: The psychology of political Liberals & Conservatives @ Irvine Ranch Water District - Community Meeting Room, 15500 Sand Canyon Ave
meetup.com/OCHumanists/events/93517252 Lou Regal's presentation concerns the psychological differences between liberals and conservatives. His talk will be based on several sources, but primarily The Righteous Mind by Jonathon Haidt. This book helps explain some of the conflicts and lack of compromise among our politicians and within other institutions. According to the author, the "conservatives" have a distinct advantage over the "liberals." This will be a Power Point presentation. Peter Anderson has suggested that people check out a "TED" talk on this issue. This can be found at the link, http://www.ted.com/talks/jonathan_haidt_on_the_moral_mind.html

Apr 7 Sunday noon-5pm, Anaheim: Really Really Free Market @ La Palma Park
Come meet your community! ***Bring stuff you don't need/want anymore! ***And get stuff you do need/want! If you don't have anything to share you are still welcome to take anything!
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.

Apr 7 Sunday 2-3pm, Irvine: Green Party of OC General Meeting @ Irvine Ranch Water District Community Meeting Center, 15500 Sand Canyon Ave.
Come meet the advocate who continues to tear the lid off Anaheim Police Department's covert activities! Anaheim City Council Green candidate Duane Roberts will talk about his one-man campaign against Anaheim PD brutality, evasion from prosecution for criminal activities, and recently disclosed collusion with Orange County's Human Relations Commission! Assembly and City Council Green candidate Jane Rands will also update proposed plans for boni-fide civilian police oversight in Fullerton. A shared round table discussion will follow about Democrat Senator Diane Feinstein's equally shocking new charges that Southern California Edison knowingly withheld critical San Onofre engineering deficiency reports from regulatory agencies and the public, yet continues to lobby to restart these now-defective nuclear generators. Orange County Green Party County Council meeting is immediately after General Meeting. All attendees are welcome to participate in Green Party business aspects. 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.

Apr 8 Monday noon, Irvine: DFOC: Luncheon with Erwin Chemerinsky @ Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport, 18800 MacArthur Blvd.
Erwin Chemerinsky is the founding dean and distinguished professor of law at the University of California, Irvine School of Law, with a joint appointment in Political Science. Dean Chemerinsky has put Orange County in the forefront of the fight for our citizens' civil liberties. The Foundation is proud to honor a scholar who has brought so much honor to Orange County. For sponsorship opportunities or to reserve Non-Member tickets ($45.00): 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.

Apr 9 Tuesday 10am, Anaheim: Press Conference-Anaheim resolution in support of a Pathway to Citizenship @ City Hall of Anaheim, 200 S Anaheim Blvd
10:00 am people gather conference will begin at 10:30 am United for a Pathway to Citizenship Our immigration system is broken and it hurts all of us. The time is now for a common-sense solution that: Lifts our economy by improving the quality of jobs for all workers; Creates a roadmap for aspiring citizens; Keeps families together.

Apr 9 Tuesday 7-8pm, Santa Ana: OC May Day Coalition Media Training @ El Centro Cultural de México, 313 N Birch St.
Common challenges when dealing with the media, best practices, talking points, and more! Learn how to take control of the conversation and convey your message clearly. Together, we'll lay the foundation for a broad conversation about deportations in Orange County and take steps to advance our agenda of keeping families together. This training is designed for Coalition members and allies. This training is not open to government officials or members of the media.

Apr 9 Tuesday 7pm, Brea: Please join our newly formed North Orange County Chapter of PDA! We are serving CD 39 and adjacent CD's in the Brea, Fullerton, Buena Park, N. Anaheim, Yorba Linda, La Habra, Hacienda Heights, Placentia and other areas in North Orange County. We are meeting on: Date: April 9, 2013 Time: 6:30PM for social time, 7PM meeting starts Location: B.J.'s Restaurant (patio...check with hostess) 600 Brea Mall Drive Brea, CA 92821

Apr 10 Wednesday 12:30pm, Fullerton: Susan Straight, "Notes From a Native Daughter: Sustainability, Sense of Place and the Meaning of Home" @ CSUF- Titan Student Union's Alvarado Room, 800 N. State College Blvd.

Apr 10 (2^nd Wednesday) 7pm, San Juan Capistrano: South OC Democratic Club @ San Juan Capistrano Community Center, 25925 Camino Del Avion
The speaker for this month, is Mr. Charles L. Blek Jr. Mr. Blek, an attorney, is an advocate of responsible gun laws. He is Western regional director of the Bell Campaign, a national organization whose mission is to prevent gun death and injury.
Did you remember to make your R.S.V.P. ? 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, April 8, 2013 Please! Contact: kenton805@cox.net

Apr 10 (2^nd Wednesday) 7pm, Huntington Beach: 72^nd Assembly Democratic Alliance @ International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) District Lodge 725, 5402 Bolsa, Huntington Beach 92649 http://72ndada.com/eventcalendar.asp

Apr 10 Wednesday 7pm, Laguna Woods: Laguna Woods Democratic Club: Betty Yee "Is California Turning a Corner?" ...an economic and State budget update, along with perspective on what's in store for voters in the 2014 Statewide election @ Clubhouse 3, Dining-room 2
Running for State Controller in 2014, Ms. Yee is currently a Member of the California State Board of Equalization Meeting also includes Legislative Action, Raffle, Refreshments, Membership, Voter Registration, and Volunteer Opportunities. Please bring nonperishable food items for South County Outreach For info, call Sue Dearing at 949 855-6965

Apr 10 Wednesday 7pm, Santa Ana: Ecofeminism & Social Justice Community Reading Group @ Au NatuRaw Organic Garden Eatery, 206-A North Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701
At this meeting we will continue getting to know each other and discuss Parts 2 & 3 of Reweaving the World: The Emergence of Ecofeminism edited by Irene Diamond and Gloria Feman Orenstein. Please purchase your own copy and finish the reading before the meeting. You may read all of parts 2 and 3 or just pick the parts that interest you the most. Used copies of this book are readily available through online bookstores. Please contact Stacy Russo if you need help locating the book. Free. You have the option to purchase drinks or food, but no minimum purchase is required.

Apr 10 Wednesday 7pm, Santa Ana: OC Young Democrats @ Bistro 400, 400 W 4th St. Join us for an exciting meeting as we present detailed information for our OCYD delegation at the upcoming California Young Democrats Convention. We're excited to have Bao Nguyen, Garden Grove Unified School District Trustee as our special guest!

Apr 11 Thursday 4pm, Huntington Beach: Post Office Protest On July 1st the Postmaster General began a massive wave of distribution plant and community post office closures and cuts. The City of Orange's main post office is scheduled for cuts to window hours. WHAT MUST WE DO? The Only Answer Is to resist these cuts! DO YOU KNOW? Not the internet, not labor costs, not private competition, not the recession, congress is killing the postal service DO YOU KNOW? Since 2006 the postal service has been forced to spend nearly 10% of its budget prefunding retiree health benefits 75 yrs. in advance
Monster Mass Meeting Huntington Beach Post Office, Thursday, April 1 @ 4 P.M. 6771 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92647 for more info call 714-396-1073 will open the big campaign to resist these cuts Speakers from your community will outline a program to stop the cuts to your post office

Apr 11 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. For further information, please call 714-514-2771.

Apr 12 Friday noon-2pm, Fullerton: Marxist Discussion Group: with Matt Sedillo on "Race and Technology" @ CSUF- Hum 511, 800 N State College Blvd. http://meetup.com/The-Left-Bank-of-Orange-County/events/112609632/

Apr 12 Friday 1pm, Seal Beach: Fr. Greg Boyle of Homeboy Industries @ Leisure World Seal Beach in Clubhouse 4.
Father Greg is a Jesuit Priest and the founder and Executive Director of Homeboy Industries, a non-profit that works with former gang members to help transform their lives, create positive communities and "find the person they were meant to be". Fr. Boyle is the author of the New York Times Bestselling book, "Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion". He has received numerous honorary degrees, awards and recognitions including the Civic Medal of Honor, the California Peace Prize, Humanitarian of the Year, and in 2011 was inducted into the California Hall of Fame. Fr. Boyle has served on the State Commission for Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, The National Youth Gang Center Board and the Attorney General's Defending Childhood Task Force. The talk is being sponsored by Senior Patriots for Peace. For further information or for admission to Leisure World, please call Lucille Martin at 562-430-1047 or Mary Larson at 562-(562-296-8521).

Apr 12-14 Friday-Sunday, Sacramento: California Democratic Convention cademconvention.org

Apr 13 Saturday 8am-noon, Laguna Beach: A morning hike with Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez in support of her re-election campaign @ El Moro Canyon, 8471 N. Coast Highway
$25 for Individual - Friend $50 for Individual - Supporter RSVP to Eva at (714)350-5488 or efacundo@loretta.org

Apr 13 Saturday 9am-12:30pm, Santa Ana: Town Hall Meeting, Warriors Creating a New Path. This community forum to define priorities concerning our boys and young men is sponsored by The California Endowment Kidswork and part of the Santa Ana Boys and Men of Color Initiative. All genders are welcomed. Lorin Griset Academy, 1915 W. McFadden Ave., Santa Ana 92704.

Apr 13 Saturday 9am-3pm, Anaheim: OCCORD Citizenship Fair @ North OC Community College District, 1830 W. Romneya Dr.

[time correction] Apr 13 Saturday 9:30am-1:30pm, Santa Ana: Great American Write-In @ the Delhi Center, 505 East Central Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92707
Meet representatives of over 40 local and national advocacy groups — Learn about today's vital issues in health, the environment, peace, human and civil rights and education — Raise your voice by writing to legislators and others who can make a difference in our world — Discover that THE PEN IS MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD! Info: Figueroa 949-733-0850 womenfororangecounty.org/

Apr 13 Saturday 10am, Garden Grove: Citizenship Fair - NOCCCD Obtain information on citizenship application assistance, legal advise, passport photos, and citizenship courses - Elegibility requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age; have been a legal permanent resident for at least 5 years; have a basic knowledge of US history and government; be able to read, write, speak and understand basic English; and have good moral character. 1830 W. Romneya Dr., Anaheim - Questions: (714) 621-0919 ext. 12

Apr 13 Saturday 10am-3pm, Huntington Beach: Bolsa Chica Earth Day Festival @ Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, 3842 Warner Ave.
Free family fun! Enjoy hands- on activities, like guided hikes, bounce tent, live snakes, water testing, habitat restoration, and more! Sorry, no pets or bikes allowed at the Reserve. For more information contact Molly molly@bolsachica.org (714)846-1114

[Canceled] Apr 13 Saturday 3:30pm, Irvine: Lecture: Geert Lovink, "WikiLeaks beyond Julian Assange: The Politics and Aesthetics of Big Data Activism" @ UCI, 1030 Humanities Gateway meetup.com/The-Left-Bank-of-Orange-County/events/95284212

Apr 13 Saturday 7pm, Irvine: IUCC Advocates for Peace and Justice presents "Legalize It" a documentary about the Yes on Proposition 19 campaign, as the April selection of their monthly movie night.
Irvine United Congregational Church (Plumer Hall) 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, 92604 (949) 733-0220
A Q&A panel discussion and light reception will follow the conclusion of the film Featured Q&A Panelists Dan Katzir, director of "Legalize It" Orange County Superior Court Judge James P. Gray (ret.) Law Enforcement Against Prohibition Redondo Beach Police Dept. Lt. Diane Goldstein (ret.) Law Enforcement Against Prohibition For more information or questions, please contact Matt Mirmak at mattmirmak@gmail.com or (949) 689-8854.

Apr 14 (2^nd Sunday) 1:30pm, Irvine: Americans United for Separation of Church and State - Screening of "How To Die In Oregon." In 1994, Oregon became the first state to legalize aid in dying. As a result, any individual whom two physicians diagnose as having less than six months to live can lawfully request a fatal dose of barbiturate to end his or her life. Since 1994, more than 500 Oregonians have taken their mortality into their own hands. In "How to Die in Oregon," the film maker gently enters the lives of the terminally ill as they consider whether - and when - to end their lives by lethal overdose. The film examines both sides of this complex, emotionally charged issue. What emerges is a life-affirming, staggeringly powerful portrait of what it means to die with dignity. There is no charge for the film; come early for a good seat, socializing and snacks. 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.

Apr 14 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/105619962

Apr 15 Monday 6pm, Irvine: World Affairs Council of Orange County and United Nations Association of U.S.A. - Orange County Chapter presents Dr. Helene Gayle President and CEO of CARE USA With Dr. Jo Ellen Chatham "The Importance of Empowering Women and Girls in the Fight Against Global Poverty" @ Hilton Irvine 18800 MacArthur Blvd.
6:00 p.m. Reception * 7:00 p.m. Dinner * 7:45 p.m. Program Members @ $50 Non-Members @ $65 Students @ $40 Program Only (no meal) - $10.00 Arrive at 7:30 http://worldaffairscouncil.org/index.php?eid=2835

Apr 15 Monday 7pm, Mission Viejo: Canyon Democrats Club meet Henry Vandermeir to learn more about the DPOC's priorities and strategies.
at 24932 Veterans Way in Mission Viejo. canyondemocrats.org

Apr 16 Tuesday 2-3:30pm, Santa Ana: OC Immigration Coalition meeting @ SEIU 721, 1651 E. 4th Street (corner of 4th and Lyon) Suite 120
If you have any agenda items or announcements that you would like to add to our agenda, please email contact@ocimmigrationcoalition.org ocimmigrationcoalition.org

[Rescheduled] Apr 16 (~~3^rd~~ Tuesday) 5:30-7pm, Orange: Peace Vigil by MFSO and CODEPINK re-scheduled
As many of you know, after our monthly vigil at the Traffic Circle in Orange, most of us meet for a little "down time and socialization" at Watson's Drug Store. The Orange County Peace Coalition has requested that we change our regularly held vigil, (the third Tuesday of the month), to a time when they have their regularly scheduled OCPC meetings. The idea would be to combine their meetings, (many of us go to OCPC meetings and the vigil). This means that instead of socializing after the vigil, OCPC meetings would be held at Watsons Drugs at 7pm. This might help us have more people at our vigil if OCPC members will just come a little earlier and would also mean that many of us could free up another day on our calendars. Due to many events that have prevented our organizations from meeting last month, we have not had an official vote of approval on this idea. Therefore, we hope that by giving this a try we can make a more informed decision on this at our next MFSO and OCPC meetings. In the meantime, we will not have our regular vigil this Tuesday, and hope that you will join us at the Traffic Circle on the 4th Tuesday of the month - April 23 starting at 5:30. At 7pm we will then join the OCPC meeting at Watsons beginning at 7pm.

Apr 16 Tuesday 7-9pm, Irvine: Compassionate Cities, Businesses, Schools, You, US @ Center for Living Peace, 4139 Campus Dr.
Join us or this informative and collaborative gathering to explore the Compassion around you and how you are already part of a Compassionate City. You will also learn how to make your business, organization or school a Compassionate Organization. Our Weekend of Compassion with Big Sunday is May 4th and 5th and we will be playing the Compassion Games. Come to find out how to help your local Hub win the Games! !0.00 Love Offering and 1 household cleaning product to be donated to Laura's House by our Domestic Violence initiative. sarah4hope.org/SARAH4Hope/Compassion_Registration.html

Apr 16 (3^rd Tuesday) 7:30pm, Irvine: Cousins Club of OC: Obama's Middle East Trip: What Next? Panel discussion: Jeff Warner, LA Jews for Peace; Yossi Khen, Israeli-American peace activist. We are waiting to confirm Palestinian speakers (and will send a final notice.) Please join us and share your ideas.
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

Apr 17 Wednesday 5:30pm, San Clemente: Progressives of South Orange County social gathering @ Nomads Bar and Restaurant, 102 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente 92672 RSVP to scnj66@yahoo.com

[Canceled] Apr 17 Wednesday 6pm, Newport Beach: National Women's Political Caucus - An Evening and Dinner with Dr. Glenna Matthews CANCELED, a renowned speak, educator, and author on women's and California history - Radisson Hotel, 4545 MacArthur Blvd, Newport Beach - Members: $45, Non-members: $55 - Registration online: http://www.nwpcoc.org Questions: Call (714) 676-8066
We are working on rescheduling it for May and will post an update as soon the date is confirmed.

Apr 17 Wednesday 7pm, Tustin: Please plan to join us at our next Meaningful Movie, hosted by Mission/Outreach at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1201 Irvine Blvd, Tustin. The film is "The Other Side of Immigration" which is an interesting kind of discovery about what immigration looks like from the other side of the border in Mexico (and South America) and the kinds of things happening in those countries (some because of policies of the U.S. like Nafta) that have influenced those countries. You're sure to find it enlightening and helpful in understanding those who make that "crossing".

Apr 18 Thursday 4:30pm, Costa Mesa: Rally - NO Vote for Obama Budget with Social Security Cuts, @ Sunflower and Bristol, Costa Mesa.
sponsored by MoveOn and Partners. RSVP sof2tk8@aol.com. pol.moveon.org/event/progressiveaction/138082

Apr 18 Thursday 8am-8pm, Fullerton: Earth Week at CSUF: Sustainability Symposium + Farmer's Market @ CSUF, 800 N. State College Blvd. sustainability.fullerton.edu/EarthWeek

Apr 18 Thursday 4pm, Orange: Post Office Protest On July 1st the Postmaster General began a massive wave of distribution plant and community post office closures and cuts. The City of Orange's main post office is scheduled for cuts to window hours. WHAT MUST WE DO? The Only Answer Is to resist these cuts! DO YOU KNOW? Not the internet, not labor costs, not private competition, not the recession, congress is killing the postal service DO YOU KNOW? Since 2006 the postal service has been forced to spend nearly 10% of its budget prefunding retiree health benefits 75 yrs. in advance
Monster Mass Meeting Orange Post Office, Thursday, April 18 @ 4 P.M. 1075 N Tustin Ave., Orange, CA 92863 for more info call 714-396-1073 6771 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92647 for more info call 714-396-1073 will open the big campaign to resist these cuts Speakers from your community will outline a program to stop the cuts to your post office

Apr 18 Thursday 6pm, Corona del Mar: "Bag It: Is Your Life Too Plastic?" @ OASIS Senior Center, 801 Narcissus Ave, Corona del Mar, CA 92625
You're invited to a FREE screeing of "Bag It: Is Your Life Too Plastic?" documentary. www.bagitmovie.com Did you know that 100 thousand marine mammals die every year from ingesting plastic debris? How about that 10% of the world's plastic waste end up in the Pacific Ocean in a massive current called Gyre? Appalled? Want to learn more? Come see the funny, informative, and inspirational film "Bag It", which addresses the harmful effects of plastic waste on our environment and our bodies. Don't miss out on this compelling documentary! For more information, visit www.earthresource.org Contact us at info@earthresource.org or 949-645-5163

Apr 18 Thursday 6:30-8:30pm, Irvine: Friends of Orange County Detainees orientation endisolation.org @ Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway
Friends of Orange County Detainees is an all-volunteer group who visit immigrants confined at the James Musick Facility in Irvine, the Santa Ana Jail, and soon the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange. Our purpose is humanitarian. Because these people are not part of the criminal justice system, their rights are few. Many detainees have no visitors and are thrilled when we come to just talk and listen. We welcome you to come and learn more. We have a special need for Spanish speaker volunteers.
For more information or to sign up to attend, please email Jan Meslin at friendsofocdetainees@gmail.com or call 949-682-5053 We are sponsored by Tapestry Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Mission Viejo and are part of the growing national network of detention visitation programs called CIVIC, Community Initiatives for Visiting Immigrants in Confinement. endisolation.org

Apr 18 Thursday 7pm, Aliso Viejo: Transition Aliso Viejo Movie Night: "The Island President" @ Soka University of America, 1 University Drive
Cost: FREE More Info: itvs.org/engagement Come enjoy a screening and discussion of the film, The Island President about President Mohamed Nasheed confronting a problem greater than any world leader has ever faced: the literal survival of his country and everyone in it. His is the most low-lying country in the world. A minor rise in sea level would literally erase it from the map.

Apr 18 Thursday 7-9pm, Irvine: Take Back the Night is a candlelight vigil and march at UCI to raise awareness about sexual violence and to honor survivors of such violence. Following the march, the group journeys through stations with visual displays and/or artistic performances addressing various aspects of sexual violence including societal factors that allow sexual assault to exist, its widespread occurrence and its devastating impact. The evening concludes with a speak-out where survivors can share their experiences of assault and recovery. This event is co-sponsored by UCI's Campus Assault Resources and Education (CARE) and by the Gender Education Series.

Apr 19 Friday 8:30am-5pm, Huntington Beach: 7th Annual Peace Conference @ Golden West College, 15744 Goldenwest St.
goldenwestcollege.edu/peace/events/2013/2013%20Peace%20Conference%20Full%20page.pdf The 2013 Peace conference provides a unique form for building a culture of peace through intellectual and experiential workshops and dialogues. Attendees will engage in conversations about various topics. * Peace Journalism: Technology and Social Media * Ending Poverty: Micro-Credit Lending * Service Learning: Innovation in Education * Addressing Bullying through Peer Mediation * Women and Peacebuilding * Environmental Sustainability * The Future of Global Democracy * The Value of Meditation * Art in the Context of Peace We will discuss initiatives and ground-breaking visions for a place where we can live and create a just, compassionate and sustainable world together. Cost: Pre-registration College Student $13 Faculty/Administration $20 Other $40 Deadline for Pre-registration is Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 7 p.m. At the Door College Student $20 Faculty/Administration $30 Other $50

Apr 19 Friday noon, Garden Grove: MoveOn: Rally to Protect Social Security Outside Loretta Sanchez's Office, 12397 Lewis Street, Ste. 101 (Map) Garden Grove, CA 92840
Sign up at civic.moveon.org/event/savesocialsecurity/138090

Apr 19 Friday 5-7:30pm, Mission Viejo: 2nd Annual Capistrano Valley High School Earth Day Fair @ Capistrano Valley HS, 26301 Via Escolar Come support local South OC high school students as they rally to protect our rainforests and educate our community about sustainability and environmental stewardship at the upcoming 2nd Annual Capistrano Valley High School Earth Day Fair. If you or someone you know is interested in participating as a green vendor, please contact Sarina Rubin at sarinafun@earthlink.net (participation is FREE; canopies, tables and chairs provided with advance notice).

Apr 19 Friday 7pm, Fullerton: North County OC NORML meeting @ Giovannis Pizza 922 W. Williamson.
This will be a very special meeting as it will be the Pre-420 Celebration, we'll have special raffles and a cake. As always this meeting is free, open to the public and we will provide a free pizza dinner. Also this month we have several important pieces of legislation to cover along with regular monthly business.

Apr 20 Saturday 7-10pm, Santa Ana: Anti-gentrification forum/Foro contra el aburguesamiento @ El Centro Cultural de México, 313 N Birch St.
What are the changes happening in Santa Ana? What can we do? Gentrification poetry slam, art, updates, lecture, and panel Call out to artists! poets! and those interesting in understanding what gentrification is, how it works, and what communities have done about it. Email at bailalaluna@yahoo.com if you are interested in exhibiting, speaking or if you have a testimony that you would like to share.

Apr 21 Sunday 9am, Fountain Valley: 5th Annual Walk to End Genocide, dedicated to 3,000,000 people displaced from villages in Sudan, more than 200,000 surviving in refugee camps in Chad since 2003 and the families estimated 45,000 people who die each month in Congo. Sponsored by JWW, the walk shows commitment to ending genocide worldwide and raises funds to support JWW's efforts and programs in Sudan, Congo and throughout the world. Registration is at 9am; Advocacy walk (1.5 miles) starts at 10am. Event features Awareness Fair & Merchandise Booths. Register at walktoendgenocide.org or call 818/501-1836. Location is Fountain Valley Sports Park - Great Lawn, 16400 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley 92708.

Apr 21 Sunday 2:30-4:30pm, Laguna Hills: The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Orange County Chapter's 2013 Membership Recruitment Get Acquainted Gathering. Purpose is to present and discuss NCBW-OC programs, membership expectations, and introduce current members to prospective members. Please RSVP by April 15 to smillerwhit@cox.net. Location: Peak Manor, 25522 Nellie Gail Road, Laguna Hills, CA 92653.

Apr 21 Sunday 6-8pm, Fullerton: World Workshop #14: "Media Control And Propaganda" + Dinner @ CSUF, Humanities Bldg. Room 123, 800 N. State College Blvd. meetup.com/The-Left-Bank-of-Orange-County/events/113036802

Apr 21 Sunday 6:30pm, Irvine: An Evening with Jennifer Tyrrell & Michael Lobo, sponsored by the Advocates for Peace and Justice of IUCC in cooperation with Scouting for All and Scouts for Equality. Tyrrell and Lobo are activists in the campaign to have the Boy Scouts of America repeal their current policies barring LGBT youth and adults from admission. No charge for event but a donation will be requested. Contact Matt Mirmak, mattmirmak@gmail.com. Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine 92604.

Apr 21 Sunday 7pm, San Juan Capistrano: Do the Math You can RSVP here: act.350.org/event/do_the_math_movie_attend/4851/signup/?t=2&akid=3035.46954.uwTrN6

Apr 22 (4^th Monday) 7pm, Orange: OC Democratic Central Committee Meeting @ Carpenters' Union Hall, 1916 W. Chapman Ave.
General meeting for the Democratic Party of Orange County. All Democrats are welcome!

Apr 23 Tuesday 2-3:30pm, Santa Ana: OC Immigration Coalition meeting @ SEIU 721, 1651 E. 4th Street (corner of 4th and Lyon) Suite 120
If you have any agenda items or announcements that you would like to add to our agenda, please email contact@ocimmigrationcoalition.org ocimmigrationcoalition.org

Apr 23 Tuesday 2-4pm, Irvine: OC Great Park Board Meeting @ Irvine City Hall
To discuss privitization

Apr 23 (4^rd Tuesday) 5:30-7pm, Orange: Peace Vigil by MFSO and CODEPINK The Orange Circle at the intersection of Glassell St and Chapman Ave.
hope you will join us at our monthly MFSO/ Code Pink vigil. Please encourage everyone to come; there is a lot of traffic so it's well worth the time. Come help us get the word out that we demand an end to the war in Afghanistan NOW - 2014 is a full 2 years away and we will not stand by silently.. We have signs, but please bring your own if you have one.

Apr 23 (4^th Tuesday) 7-9pm, Orange: OC Peace Coalition general meeting ocpeace.org @ Watson Drugs and Soda Fountain, 116 E Chapman Ave (After Circle Vigil)
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 23 Tuesday 7:30-9:30pm, Orange: Dr. Norman Gary Finkelstein "Knowing Too Much: Why the American Jewish Romance with Israel Is Coming to an End" Lecture and Book Signing @ Chapman University, George Bush Conference Center, Beckman room 404
Dr. Finkelstein, an American political scientist, activist, professor and author, will be discussing his new book, "Knowing Too Much: Why the American Jewish Romance with Israel Is Coming to an End", in which he dissects why the Jewish community and Americans generally are withdrawing support for Israel. Dr. Finkelstein is a strong proponent of a Palestinian State alongside Israel. He bases his call to action on international law and human rights. Introduced and moderated by Nubar Hovsepian. Dr. Finkelstein will be signing copies of his new book after his lecture. This event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Chapman University Political Science Dept., the Peace Studies Program, the Levantine Cultural Center and the Cousins Club of Orange County. RSVP and information at (310) 657-5511.

Apr 24 Wednesday 11am-1pm, Buena Park: "Uniting Communities for Immigration Reform" Townhall @ 8530 Stanton Ave., Buena Park, CA 90620
organized by KPFK 90.7, Mi Familia Vota, OC Labor Federation, Radio Bilingue, SEIU, UFCW

Apr 24 Wednesday 7pm, Fountain Valley: Democratic Club of West OC @ Green Valley Adult Clubhouse, 17250 Los Jardines West, (off Warner between Euclid and Brookhurst Sts.)
we will watch the documentary THE HEALTHCARE MOVIE narrated by Kiefer Sutherland, produced by Canadian/American couple Laurie Simons and Terry Sterrenberg. Dr. Bill Honigman will introduce the film and facilitate a brief discussion.

Apr 25 Thursday 7am, Huntington Beach: Counter Military Recruitment Fliering @ Marina High School, 15871 Springdale Street oc-rap.org

Apr 25 Thursday 4pm, Huntington Beach: Post Office Protest On July 1st the Postmaster General began a massive wave of distribution plant and community post office closures and cuts. The City of Orange's main post office is scheduled for cuts to window hours. WHAT MUST WE DO? The Only Answer Is to resist these cuts! DO YOU KNOW? Not the internet, not labor costs, not private competition, not the recession, congress is killing the postal service DO YOU KNOW? Since 2006 the postal service has been forced to spend nearly 10% of its budget prefunding retiree health benefits 75 yrs. in advance
Monster Mass Meeting Costa Mesa Post Office, Thursday, April 25 @ 4 P.M. 1590 Adams Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92628 for more info call 714-396-1073 will open the big campaign to resist these cuts Speakers from your community will outline a program to stop the cuts to your post office

Apr 25 Thursday 4:30pm, Santa Ana: MoveOn: Rally - NO Vote for Obama Budget with Social Security Cuts @ 3925 S. Bristol
This event was originally scheduled for last Thursday, April 18, and was postponed to this Thursday, April 25, out of respect for the Boston victims.

Apr 25 Thursday 5:30-8pm, Newport Coast: Newport Beach Women's Democratic Club @ Donna Dawson's Home, 6 Canyon Terrace
we will discuss immigration and Sharon Quirk Silva will join us for an update. Please RSVP and bring food and drink for 2-3 newportbeachwomensdemocraticclub.com

Apr 25 Thursday 6-7pm, Santa Ana: Chicano/Latino Democrats of OC @ 505 E Central Ave.
Contact Information:Javier Miranda Jr: Chair. (949)680-7109, cldoc.president@gmail.com

Apr 25 Thursday 7-9pm, Irvine: Amnesty International Irvine: group 178 Monthly Meeting meetup.com/Amnesty-International-Local-Group-Irvine-California @ Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92604 Cost: Free. Refreshments will be served.

Apr 25 Thursday 7pm, Irvine: PDA Orange County Chapter GENERAL MEETING @ Home of Ron Varasteh and Masha Macurda, 4022 Escudero Dr.
INTRODUCTIONS NATIONAL "Change Makes Change!" Reports: DC Progressive Roundtable, Ed Markey for US Senate (Mass) EDUCATE CONG-Grayson/Takano Letter, Inclusive Prosperity Act, HR 676 IOTs {EWO, HCHR, SGW, ECR, CFTE, ESJ} www.pdamerica.org, www.pdacommunity.org REGIONAL CDP Convention Sacramento 4/12-14 Debrief: Reso's, Races, Events SB 52 Calif Disclose Act Campaign for a Healthy Calif (Single Payer Coalition) report LOCAL NEW--PDA North OC Chapter Report http://salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/1987/p/salsa/web/directory/public/view?supporter_KEY=51303445&directory_KEY=3 DPOC, Dem Clubs, CHC-OC, Coffee/Discussion Grps DFA, MoveOn, OFA, Issues Grps, OC Prog Summit, Occupy, Actions, Announcements, and ... WEEKLY ORANGE COUNTY PROGRESSIVE OPEN DISCUSSION NEXT MEETING WEDNESDAY 5/22 7PM
Dr Bill Honigman c: 949-246-6283 DrBill@pdamerica.org

Apr 25 Thursday 6-9pm, Irvine OC Green Drinks @ CUCINA enoteca, 31 Fortune Drive, Space 306,
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

Apr 26 Friday 9:30-11am, Santa Ana: Victim's Rights March & Rally @ Orange County District Attorney's Office 401 W Civic Center Dr Fl 1,
Reception @ 9:30 AM ~ MARCH @ 10:30 AM ~ Rally @ 11 AM

Apr 26,27 Friday 7:30-9pm/Saturday 9:30am-4pm, Irvine: The Historical Jesus in a [Post-] Modern World @ Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway
Friday, 7:30-9pm - Joe Bessler The Quest for Jesus and the Rise of Democracy Saturday, 9:30-10:15am - Stephen Patterson Does America Need a Secular Religion?? Saturday, 10:15am-noon - Joe Bessler and Stephen Patterson The Secular Religion of Jesus Saturday, 1:30-2:45pm - Joe Bessler and Stephen Patterson Question and Answer Session Saturday, 2:45-4pm - Joe Bessler and Stephen Patterson The Future of Christian Faith westarinstitute.org/events/the-historical-jesus-in-a-post-modern-world/

Apr 26 Friday 8pm, Long Beach: Conscious Cinema proudly presents Vanishing Of The Bees a film by George Langworthy and Maryam Henein
Honeybees have been mysteriously disappearing across the planet, literally vanishing from their hives. Known as Colony Collapse Disorder, this phenomenon threatens the loss of much more than honey as we depend on honeybees to pollinate one third of the food on our tables. Vanishing of the Bees chronicles the innermost thoughts and feelings of beekeepers and scientists as they fight to preserve the honeybee and make it through another day. Featuring experts like author Michael Pollan, the film also presents a platform of solutions, encouraging audiences to be the change they want to see in the world. This award-winning documentary examines the alarming disappearance of honeybees and the greater meaning it holds about the relationship between Humankind and Mother Earth. Special Guest Speakers: Henry Kurland and Barbara Sinclair, President and Vice-President of Long Beach Beekepers. They will bring an observation hive and honey sticks will be available for sale to support Long Beach Beekeepers. Join Us As We Celebrate International Mother Earth Day And Explore This Important Issue! Donation: $5.00
@ Hellada Art Center, 117 Linden Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 435-5232 For parking information go to: www.hellada.us/ Our hosts at Hellada Art Center are graciously providing wine and other refreshments. Don't forget to drop something in their tip jar if you wish to enjoy, found near the front door. Thank you! www.consciouscinema.webs.com Conscious Cinema: Without Awareness, There Can Be No Peace

Apr 27 Saturday 8am-2pm, Santa Ana: Immigrant Rights Summit @ Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 1100 S Center St. http://ocimmigrationcoalition.org

Apr 27 Saturday 9am-noon, Irvine: 4th Annual HIV/AIDS Break the Silence Workshop @ Christ Our Redeemer Church (COR), 46 Maxwell, Irvine CA 92618
presented by National Coalition of 100 Black Women, INC. Orange County Chapter and Christ Our Redeemer A.M.E. Church. For more info visit nc100bwoc.org

Apr 27 Saturday 9am-2pm, Garden Grove: LULAC OC DISTRICT 2 ANNUAL CONVENTION @ OC LULAC Foundation Center - 11277 Garden Grove Blvd, Suite 101-a Garden Grove, Garden Grove CA 92843.

Apr 27 Saturday 9am-noon, Mission Viejo: Earth Day Green Expo @ Norman Murray Community Center, 24932 Veterans Way

Apr 27 Saturday 9am-2pm, Long Beach: Teen Memorial 2013 A moving tribute to over 400 military teens who have dies in our recent wars. Be a witness to Veterans to Peace Chapter 067 monthly home at the Belmont Veteran Memorial Pier 15 39th Place, Long Beach, Termino & Ocean Blvd south of the pier Be a part of history and join us for setup. Open VFP Chapter meeting under the tent afterwards Free coffee, donuts and good peace vibes! Bring your own chair. For more information contact Richard Madeira 562 595-6042 E main rm1111@verison.net Barbara Miskulin 562 439-6134 E mail buddhamaya@verison.net

Apr 27 Saturday 10am-noon, Santa Ana: Council of Clubs @ DPOC Headquarter: 200 N. Main Street, Mezzanine,

Apr 27 Saturday 10:30am-noon: Sharon Quirk Silva - Next 10 Interactive Budget Town Hall @ North OC Community College District Boardroom, 1830 W Romneya Dr
For more information call Brian Mineghino at 714-526-7272

Apr 27 Saturday noon-2pm, Irvine: 350.Org OC Chapter Meeting @ Center For Living Peace, 4139 Campus Dr., Irvine, CA 92612
At this meeting we will be coordinating effort to put support behind the Bill McKibben June 19th appearance We will also discuss other events and activities

Apr 27 Saturday noon-2pm, Santa Ana: EDUCATORS for Immigrant RIGHTS @ El Centro Cultural de México, 313 N Birch St.
Build support networks in OC. Educator support for immigrant youth. Increase participation EIR.

Apr 27 Saturday noon-4pm, Santa Ana: Really Really Free Market @ Centenial Park, Edinger Ave and Mohawk Dr.
The first RRFM in Santa Ana! Sooo did you know..everything is FREE at the free market! We will be meeting on the entrance to the park on Edinger Ave and Mohawk Dr. Come meet your community! *****Bring stuff you don't need/want anymore! *****And get stuff you do need/want! If you don't have anything to share you are still welcome to take anything! Bring unwanted items like clothing, books, electronics, toys, crafting supplies, non perishable food items, etc. *One person's trash is another person's treasure! *What isn't taken at the end of the day will be donated. *Bring your instruments n jam out ;) *We will have a POTLUCK so bring what you can! *If you would like to help out before the event or if you have any skills you would like to share contact us. *Any questions? Feel free to ask!
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.

Apr 27 Saturday 5pm, Costa Mesa: Newport Beach Film Festival screening of After Tiller @ Triangle Square, 1870 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa.
A documentary about the four doctors who provide third-trimester abortions in the U.S. in the wake of the 2009 assassination of Dr. George Tiller. Targets of persecution from anti-abortion radicals, they risk their lives daily because of their dedication to something they believe is profoundly important to their patients' care. This Sundance Film Festival favorite follows the unfolding stories of these doctors and their fight to keep this service available in America. Tickets $14, available at: http://newportbeach.festivalgenius.com/2013/films/aftertiller_marthashane_newportbeach2013

Apr 28 Sunday 10am-4pm, Santa Ana: El Dia Nino Children's March: Migration is Beautiful @ Santa Ana Plaza, 4th and French

Apr 28 Sunday 2-3:30pm, Mission Viejo: Did you know that the average American unknowingly consumes 193 pounds of genetically modified foods in a year? If you want to know more, attend this free presentation, "Genetically Modified Foods: Are They Safe to Feed Your Family?" You will learn what they are, where they are, are they safe, how to avoid them and more. Carole Bartolotto, MA, RD is a registered dietician and an exercise physiologist. She works in southern California as a senior consultant. There she consults, writes, and speaks on a variety of nutrition topics. And she is responsible for creating publications and curricula related to diet, heart disease, heart failure, and high blood pressure.
at Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church, in the Sanctuary, 26001 Muirlands Blvd,, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Apr 28 Sunday 4pm, Huntington Beach: Vern Concert to Save Huntington Beach Bonfires! @ Huntington Beach Central Library
California's "Air Quality Management Board," at the urging of a handful of rich spoiled Newport Beachers, is trying to take away HB's fabled and beloved fire pits. During the intermission of my next concert, celebrated author CHRIS EPTING and Huntington Beach mayor and biologist/environmentalist CONNIE BOARDMAN will fill you in on the issue, and what YOU can do to save our BONFIRES!

Apr 28 Sunday 6-8pm, Fullerton: World Workshop #15: "Be Heard! Spoken Word For Activists" + Dinner @ California State University, Fullerton, Humanities Bldg. Room 123, 800 N. State College,
meetup.com/The-Left-Bank-of-Orange-County/events/113038552 Contact: Hélèn Domon, hdomon@fullerton.edu or Steve Jobbitt at sjobbitt@fullerton.ed

May 1 Wednesday 11am-12:30pm, Anaheim: May Day March & Rally 11am meet at the steps of Anaheim City Hall, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd. 12:30pm March will end at La Palma Park, 1000 N. Harbor Blvd.
For more information call (714)385-1534 oclf.org

May 1 Wednesday 11am-2pm, Irvine: Black Student Union Rally @ UC Irvine, on the anteater in front of Langston Library
overall, the rally is to continue to gain visibility of the antiBlack violence embedded into UCI culture, as well as society in general. this is to give Black students a VOICE after being silenced, ignored, and neglected for generations. this is also an opportunity for nonBlack individuals to learn about the experience of others. how: in solidarity and as allies, please wear all Black! for Black students and non students, feel free to wear an instance of personal antiBlack violence or a message you would like to share in regards to antiBlack violence on your shirt for display

May 1 Wednesday noon, Fullerton: Environmental Activist Jenny Price: "Enact a Sustainable City! Adventures in the Brave New World of Environmental Art Actions" @ California State University Fullerton, Titan Theater. 800 N State College Blvd
meetup.com/The-Left-Bank-of-Orange-County/events/111229582

May 1 Wednesday 2pm, Santa Ana: May Day March Fight to Keep Families Together
Meet at Sasscer Park, 500 W. Santa Ana Blvd. March at 3pm ocmdc.org

May 1 Wednesday 6:15pm, Costa Mesa: Democracy for America-OC Regular Monthly Meeting Two special speakers: Lori Vandermeir, President of the Orange Chapter of the National Organization for Women and Beth Krom, City Council Member and Former Mayor of Irvine. They will have lots to share! Social hour starts at 6:15, meeting at 7:15. We meet on the patio, so please dress appropriately. Watch for updates of this meeting in the next couple of days. For more information, email dfaoc.comm@gmail.com. Karl Strauss Brewing Company, 901 South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa 92626.

May 1 Wednesday 7:30pm, Newport Beach: Newport Beach Film Festival screening of After Tiller @ Fashion Island Cinema, 327 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach.
A documentary about the four doctors who provide third-trimester abortions in the U.S. in the wake of the 2009 assassination of Dr. George Tiller. Targets of persecution from anti-abortion radicals, they risk their lives daily because of their dedication to something they believe is profoundly important to their patients' care. This Sundance Film Festival favorite follows the unfolding stories of these doctors and their fight to keep this service available in America. Tickets $14, available at: http://newportbeach.festivalgenius.com/2013/films/aftertiller_marthashane_newportbeach2013

May 2 Thursday 4pm, Laguna Hills: Post Office Protest On July 1st the Postmaster General began a massive wave of distribution plant and community post office closures and cuts. The Laguna Hills' main post office is scheduled for cuts to window hours. WHAT MUST WE DO? The Only Answer Is to resist these cuts! DO YOU KNOW? Not the internet, not labor costs, not private competition, not the recession, congress is killing the postal service DO YOU KNOW? Since 2006 the postal service has been forced to spend nearly 10% of its budget prefunding retiree health benefits 75 yrs. in advance
Monster Mass Meeting Laguna Hills Post Office, Thursday, April 25 @ 4 P.M. 24001 Calle de la Magdalena, Laguna Hills, CA 92654 for more info call 714-396-1073 will open the big campaign to resist these cuts Speakers from your community will outline a program to stop the cuts to your post office

May 2 Thursday 5:45pm Irvine: OCLCV Annual Awards Dinner @ The UCI University Club, 801 East Peltason Drive
Honoring Connie Boardman, Surfrider Foundation of Huntington Beach/Seal Beach Chapter and Surfrider Foundation South Orange County Chapter. Gus Ayer in Memorial, and an All STAR cast of past awardees will also be honored! RSVP by April 25th To reserve your seats, please mail your check by April 25th. The cost is $75 per person. Late registration after April 25th is an additional $15 per person. To become a member of OCLCV, just add the membership fee to your check at a discounted rate of $15 per person or $25 for the family. If you are unable to attend, but wish to make a donation, it would be greatly appreciated. Please make checks payable to: Orange County League of Conservation Voters P.O. Box 1303 Huntington Beach, CA 92647 or you can call Kathleen Shanfield at 714-270-1096 or Email at kshanfield@aol.com

May 2 Thursday 6-9pm, Fullerton: The Democrats of North Orange County (DNOC) meeting will be hosting Chuck Adinolfi, Field Director for the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 324, located in Buena Park. Mr. Adinolfi also teaches Labor Studies classes through LA Trade Tech College and was recently elected to be a delegate to the DPOC County Committee. DNOC meets at the: Sizzler Restaurant, 1401 North Harbor Boulevard, Fullerton; Dinner at 6, Meeting begins at 7. Contact: Pete Anderson, petedem04@gmail.com

May 3 Friday 6-11pm, Fullerton: Art with an Agenda Presents Love, Sex, Unity, Respect, an AIDS Walk Fundraiser and art exhibit in support of marriage equality and the LGBT community. Grand opening and artist reception is Friday May 3, 6-11pm. An AIDS Walk after party will be May 4, 6-10pm and a closing reception will be May 25, 7-10pm. Proceeds are split 50/50 between AIDS Walk Orange County and the artists. Grand opening will feature live soul and jazz music performed by Heather Evans, David Kurtz, Amy Grace & Vic Miller. Location: The Magoski Arts Colony, 223/225 W. Santa Fe, Downtown Fullerton, CA 92832. Visit www.ArtWithAnAgenda.org to donate to our AIDS walk team. Contact stephanbaxter@me.com for more info.

May 3 Friday 7pm, Irvine: Sustainability Film Series & Discussion Panel Bag It @ Business Science Technology & Innovation Center (BSTIC), Room 104, Irvine Valley College, 5500 Irvine Center Drive
ivczerowaste.eventbrite.com Americans use 60,000 plastic bags every five minutes-single-use disposable bags that we mindlessly throw away. But where is "away?" Where do the bags and other plastics end up, and at what cost to our environment, marine life and human health? Bag It follows "everyman" Jeb Berrier as he navigates our plastic world. Jeb is not a radical environmentalist, but an average American who decides to take a closer look at our cultural love affair with plastics. (See also May 10)

May 4 Saturday 8am-noon, Costa Mesa: Vulnerable Youth "Critical Role of Families in Preventing Suicide, Addressing School Victimization and Promoting Well-being for LGBTQ Youth" @ Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) Building D, 200 Kalmus Dr. Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Learn About: * Family oriented approaches to prevent health risks, including school bullying for LGBTQ youth. * Practical ways to help families increase well-being for LGBTQ youth. * The importance of families and faith communities in preventing DEPRESSION, SUICIDE, HOMELESSNESS, RISK-TAKING, SUBSTANCE ABUSE. SPEAKER: Caitlin Ryan, PhD, ACSW, Director, Family Acceptance Project, SF State University To Register: Contact: AAP Staff at 949.752.2787 Visit: www.aapca4.org/youth Email: admin@aapca4.org

May 4 Saturday 9am-noon, Anaheim: Girl's Leadership Conference sponsored by OC Chapter of the National Organization for Women. This Free event is the perfect opportunity to hear and learn from a politician, architect, soldier, journalist, OC probation officer, psychologist and a nonprofit academic coordinator. College mentors will attend and represent various majors. Material is appropriate for ages 13-18. Registration and light breakfast begins at 8:30am. For more info and to RSVP to Lori@ocnow.org. For transportation needs, contact Tish at Tish@ocnow.org. Ross Elementary School, 535 S. Walnut St., Anaheim.

May 4 Saturday 9:30am-1:30pm, Laguna Woods: Annual Meeting of the League of Women Voters of Orange Coast Speaker: Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, Founding Dean of UCI Law School Cost: Meeting and lunch, $25: Lunch only, $25: Speaker only, $5. Please RSVP with menu choice (or cancellation) required by April 30th to Barb Wood-949-400-2183 or barbj@sbcglobal.net

May 4 Saturday 10am-1pm, Santa Ana: Santa Ana City Budget Overview 2013 @ The Cambodian Family, 1626 E. Fourth St.
Join us and learn about the Santa Ana City budget and where your money is being allocated! For more information please contact: Julio Perez at julio@oclabor.org or call (714) 385-1534

May 4 Saturday 10:30am-5:30pm, Aliso Viejo: 12th Annual International Festival @ Soka University, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo http://soka.edu/news_events/International-Festival/

May 4 Saturday noon, Santa Ana: OC Industrial Workers of the World Monthly Branch Meeting @ 316 South Cypress Ave, Santa Ana, CA

May 4 Saturday 7-10pm, Santa Ana: May Day Santa Ana Photo Exhibition @ 324 W 4th St#B
A collection of photos presenting Santa Ana's May Day march from 2009-2013 by Oceloyotl X. Join us next to Café Calacas! Café Calacas will be open during the exhibition! Tabling and information by RAIZ youth group and Copwatch Santa Ana. We will be raffling some signed prints and other special items donated by Cham Kerem, RAIZ, Copwatch Santa Ana, and more! Support local independent media!

May 5 (1^st Sunday) 7:30-5pm, Huntington Beach: Military Families Speak Out and Veterans For Peace will again be setting up the Arlington West Display on the sands of Huntington Beach at 6th Street. We hope we can have your help to set up the display in the morning and dismantle it in the evening. If your schedule doesn't permit helping, please consider coming by to visit. Volunteers meet at the beach (6th Street north of the pier) at 7:30AM to help unload the trailer and setup the crosses and other material, and/or come by 4:00PM to help take it down and put it away. Please let us know if you are coming this Sunday by emailing ocvfpaw@gmail.com, but you, of course, are most welcome without replying first.

May 5 Sunday 6-8pm, Fullerton: World Workshop #16: "Higher Ed In Crisis: Our Own Townhall" + Dinner @ CSUF, Humanities Bldg. Room 123, 800 N. State College Blvd. meetup.com/The-Left-Bank-of-Orange-County/events/104746562

May 6-9 Monday-Thursday, 12pm/7:30pm, Irvine: Resisting Zionism: A Palestinian Narrative. @ UC Irvine
Muslim Student Union events aim to raise awareness and create discourse around Palestine for the campus and community. Content: history, significance, modern impacts, and much more information surrounding the injustices of the conflict through informative lectures, creative expression, and interactive displays. Event listing at https://www.facebook.com/events/590152717671367/
Monday: Flagpoles at noon: Struggle Has No Borders Crystal Cove at 7:30pm: Cruel and Unusual Punishment.
Tuesday: Flagpoles at noon: The General's Son: Part1 Crystal Cove at 7:30 pm. The General's Son: Part 2.
Wednesday: Flagpoles at noon: Palestine within the Arab Spring Crystal Cove at 7:30pm: Dehydrating the Palestinian Land and People
Thursday: Flagpoles at noon: Student Speak Out Against the Occupation Crystal Cove at 7:30pm: The Need for Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions.

May 6 Monday 5:30pm, Santa Ana: Keep Our Families Together! Santa Ana City Council Meeting @ City Hall, 22 Civic Center Plaza
Join us to speak out and put an end to local law enforcement collaboration with ICE! Wear red and black in solidarity

May 6 Monday 7:30-9pm, Aliso Viejo: Voices of the Community Forum The Aftermath of Anaheim's Civil Unrest * Has There Been Any Change? * Are They Listening? * What Do We Want?
@ St. Anthony Claret Catholic Church Hall 1450 La Palma Ave Hosted By The East Street Community Renewal Initiative (ESCRI) For More Information, Please Contact: Jose Vargas: (714) 300-0600 Ext. 238 Or Joanne Sosa: (714) 300-0600 Ext. 222

May 6 Monday 7:30-9pm, Aliso Viejo: Screening - Girl Rising @ Aliso Viejo Stadium 20 theater, 26701 Aliso Creek Rd.
A documentary that tells the stories of 9 girls from around the world who face--and--overcome-unbelievable obstacles on the path toward getting an education. Please note because this is a special screening, tickets may only be reserved through the following website: https://gathr.us/screening/reserve/3208. Ticket price $10. Ticket order deadline is April 23. EDUCATE A GIRL...CHANGEWORLD.cecesloa@gmail.com, 949 458-7967 SoCal Chapter UN Women

May 7 Tuesday, noon/7:30pm, Irvine: The General's Son with Miko Peled @ UC Irvine
Part1 - Flagpoles at noon Part 2. Crystal Cove at 7:30pm (See also Resisting Zionism: A Palestinian Narrative)

May 7 Tuesday 2-3:30pm, Santa Ana: OC Immigration Coalition meeting @ SEIU 721, 1651 E. 4th Street (corner of 4th and Lyon) Suite 120
If you have any agenda items or announcements that you would like to add to our agenda, please email contact@ocimmigrationcoalition.org ocimmigrationcoalition.org

May 7 Tuesday 7pm, Laguna Woods: Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods Village "If War Is Not the Answer, What Is?" Stephen Donahoe of the Friends Committee on National Legislation, a non-partisan, multi-issue component of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). Refreshments at 6:30pm. Members' admission is free; guest donation is $3. Location: Clubhouse 7. Visit website at lagunawoodsvillage.com/section.cfm?id=493

May 7 Tuesday 7-9pm, Westminster: Military Families Speak Out meeting. @ Spires Restaurant, 13030 Goldenwest Ave.
This is the one to attend as we will be discussing the future of our monthly meeting and the best way to move forward with our local chapters. As usual, we will get updated on what is going on with our own military families, make plans to help our returning veterans, ( there's a Stand Down happening in OC on 9/27), and do what we need to do to bring all of our troops home now. If you haven't attended for awhile, we would love to get re-acquainted again.
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

May 8 Wednesday noon, Irvine: Palestine within the Arab Spring with Osama Aburshaid @ UCI Flagpoles (See also Resisting Zionism: A Palestinian Narrative)

May 8 Wednesday 6:30pm, Fountain Valley: 99rise OC Meeting. 99rise is the nationwide movement waging nonviolent struggle to get Big Money out of politics. We are here to reclaim our democracy for the 99%. Meetings are at a private residence near Magnolia and Warner in Fountain Valley. email us at 99riseoc@gmail.com for directions.
If this will be your first meeting, please join us. We welcome all newbies! We are getting busy (that's a good thing in some circles) and have all kinds of fun shhtuff to do, from organizing our free screening of "We're Not Broke", to our potluck coming up at the end of the month, and other exciting events all within this month alone! If you don't want to work that hard or organizing isn't your thang, then come watch us, make a couple jokes or laugh at ours, and keep us company.

May 8 (2^nd Wednesday) 7pm, San Juan Capistrano: South OC Democratic Club @ San Juan Capistrano Community Center, 25925 Camino Del Avion
The speaker for this month, is Ms. Rochelle Becker. Rochelle is the co founder of Alliance for Nuclear Responsibility. She is active with license renewal issues at the California Utilities Commission, and the Water Quality Board.
Did you remember to make your R.S.V.P. ? 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, May 6, 2013 Please! Contact: kenton805@cox.net

May 8 Wednesday 7pm, Laguna Woods: Laguna Woods Democratic Club: Dario Fernandez OC Immigration Coalition @ Clubhouse 3, Dining-room 2
IMMIGRATION REFORM - A HOT-BUTTON ISSUE! Guest Speakers: DARIO FERNANDEZ and TONY ORTUNO Dario Fernandez is the coordinator for the Orange County Immigration Coalition and the Immigrants Rights Organizer with the ACLU of Southern California-Orange County Branch office. Tony Ortuno is a member of the Orange County Dream Team which supports and advocates for undocumented students of all nationalities and is the leader of its Queer Dreams committee which addresses the social and cultural struggles of LGBTQ undocumented immigrants. Doors Open 6:30 p.m.; program at 7:00 p.m. Meeting also includes Club business, Legislative Action, a Raffle and Refreshments. PLEASE BRING FOOD FOR DONATION TO SOUTH COUNTY OUTREACH!

May 8 Wednesday 7pm, Irvine: The Moral Imperative to Act on Climate Change Legislation A Discussion with Stephen Donahoe, staff member at the Friends Committee on National Legislation @ Plummer Hall, Irvine United Congregational Church 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92604
Climate Change is one of the most critical issues of our time, and with effective citizen pressure, legislation is possible in the next year and a half. Come learn what the Friends Committee on National Legislation and others are doing to advocate for congressional action this session.
Sponsored by: Orange County Friends Meeting (Quakers); Irvine United Congregational Church of Christ; Orange County Interfaith Coalition for the Environment. For further information, contact fcnl@orangecountyquakers.org or call 562-430-3981

May 8 Wednesday 7pm, Santa Ana: Ecofeminism & Social Justice Community Reading Group @ Au NatuRaw Organic Garden Eatery, 206-A North Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Join us to discuss Ursula Le Guin's Always Coming Home. Book Description: "More than five years in the making, it is a novel unlike any other. A rich and complex interweaving of story and fable, poem, artwork, and music, it totally immerses the reader in the culture of the Kesh, a peaceful people of the far future who inhabit a place called the Valley on the Northern Pacific Coast."

May 8 (2^nd Wednesday) 7pm, Huntington Beach: 72^nd Assembly Democratic Alliance @ International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) District Lodge 725, 5402 Bolsa, Huntington Beach 92649
Guest speakers: Benny Diaz and Henry Vandermeir. http://72ndada.com/eventcalendar.asp

May 8 Wednesday 7pm, Santa Ana: OC Young Democrats @ Bistro 400, 400 W 4th St.
For those of you who attended our delegation to the Democrats State Convention, come share with us your experience and share your stories. Did you know OCYD was given the CYD Project of the Year award for our work in helping to defeat a charter measure in Costa Mesa? The charter would have given more power to the self-serving politicians to outsource jobs, layoff city employees with no regard for community input. OCYD walked precincts, knocked on doors and helped defeat the measure. Join us for more exciting news as we recap Convention. We'll also have Julio Perez, Staff Director for the Orange County Labor Federation leading the conversation on Immigration Reform, as well as other community leaders. On May Day, labor, allies and the community commemorated International Workers' Day, with marches and rallies, with an emphasis this year on immigrant rights and a real road map to citizenship. Join the conversation this Wednesday and learn how you can get involved to bring the 11 million aspiring citizens out of the shadows.

May 8 Wednesday 7:30pm, Irvine: Dehydrating the Palestinian Land and People with Aayah Fatayerji @ UC Irvine, Crystal Cove (See also Resisting Zionism: A Palestinian Narrative)

May 9 Tuesday noon, Irvine: Student Speak Out Against the Occupation @ UCI Flagpoles (See also Resisting Zionism: A Palestinian Narrative)

May 9 Thursday 5:30-7pm, Anaheim: OC Labor Federation 13th Annual Solidarity Leadership Awards Dinner @ Anaheim Convention Center- Ballroom A & B, 800 West Katella Avenue oclabor.org/index.php?view=details&id=117%3A2013-solidarity-leadership-awards-dinner&option=com_eventlist

May 9 Thursday 6pm, Irvine: (Mis)representation of queer people of color in the media @ Dr. White Room, UCI Cross Cultural Center ccc.uci.edu

May 9 Thursday 7:30pm, Irvine: The Need for Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions with Aayah Fatayerji @ UC Irvine, Crystal Cove (See also Resisting Zionism: A Palestinian Narrative)

May 10 Friday 7pm, Irvine: Sustainability Film Series & Discussion Panel Dive! @ Irvine Valley College, Business Science Technology & Innovation Center (BSTIC), Room 104, 5500 Irvine Center Drive
ivczerowaste.eventbrite.com Every year in America, we throw away 96 billion pounds of food. That's 263 million pounds a day. 11 million pounds an hour. 3,000 pounds a second. This award-winning documentary follows filmmaker Jeremy Seifert as he salvages thousands of dollars worth of perfectly good food from the behind Los Angeles' supermarkets. The resulting, eye-opening documentary is equal parts entertainment, guerrilla journalism, and a call to action. (See also May 3)

May 11 Saturday 9am-6pm, Irvine: 11^th Annual Women's Journey Conference is a day of education and enrichment that empowers women of all ages to initiate positive changes in their lives, enabling them to build a better future for themselves, their families and community. The conference includes a free self-esteem program for girls ages 8 to 18 and is produced in partnership with Girls, Inc. For more information call 877/657-8464 and visit womensjourneyconference.com. Location: University of California, Irvine Student Conference Center.

[canceled] ~~May 11~~ ~~Saturday 9:30am, Laguna Woods~~: Label GMOs OC Meeting has been canceled If you will support leadership please let John, Anita, Kathleen or Zen know. We need support finding festivals and fairs to table at and pass out flyers. Upcoming events are March Against Monsanto at Laguna Beach May 25th at 11 am. https://www.facebook.com/MarchAgainstMonstanto?fref=ts Screening of GMO OMG June 6th Laguna Beach Theater. Info coming soon! Moms Across America March July 4th ( sign up now as some parade apps are due May 10) www.momsacrossamerica.com

May 11 (2^nd 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

May 11 Saturday noon-2pm, Irvine: 350.Org OC Chapter Meeting @ Center For Living Peace, 4139 Campus Dr., Irvine, CA 92612

May 11 Saturday 2pm, Anaheim: Citizens United Workshop @ Anaheim Community Center, 250 East Center St.
The Common Cause Orange County Group is hosting a workshop on Citizens United, the Supreme Court decision that opened our elections to a flood of special interest money.
We hope you'll join us as we work to overturn Citizens United! * CITY RESOLUTIONS - A resolution calling for a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United has been introduced in the City of Anaheim. We will prepare this city and others in Orange County to pass similar resolutions. * A CALIFORNIA INITIATIVE - The California Assembly is presently working on legislation (AB 644) to place an initiative on the 2014 state ballot asking voters whether they favor an amendment to overturn Citizens United. We will work to endorse this statewide initiative. * FULL DISCLOSURE - Large amounts of money will continue to flood our elections until an amendment is passed. We should at least know who is contributing this money. Common Cause will examine the Disclosure bills currently in the legislature and work on endorsements. Need more info? Contact John Smith, jsmith@commoncause.org or (562) 237-3482

May 11 Saturday 6-10pm, Anaheim: Grrl Fair A D.I.Y. showcase promoting community and women in the arts
@ Anaheim Art Crawl, 205 Center Street Promenade.

May 11 Sunday 6-10pm, Anaheim: Really Really Free Market at the Grrl Fair Same as we do but this month its going to be at the Grrl Fair! Different time than usual.
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.

May 11 Saturday 6-9pm, Irvine: Reclaim Democracy meeting "The Men Who Built America; Carnegie and the Big Strike" @ 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: The Men Who Built America; Carnegie and the Big Strike 7:20 PM: Discussion

May 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/116714542 Orange County Coastkeeper will present an award winning documentary called WATERSHED. It is a film produced and narrated by Robert Redford. It deals with the Colorado river Basin. Afterword there will be someone from Coastkeeper to discuss how to address growing Southern California water resource concerns.

May 12 Sunday 5-9pm, Anaheim: OC Dream Team Foro De Inmigración @ Unitarian Universalist Church, 511 S. Harbor Blvd.
Le invitamos a aprender acerca de la nueva propuesta para la reforma migratoria. Aprenda los detalles en la nueva propuesta: -Camino a la ciudadania -Militarisacion de la frontera -Vigilancia interior -Y mas

May 13 Monday 5-7pm, Irvine: A Discussion with Hussein Ibish, presented by Olive Tree Initiative at UCI Emerald Bay A
Dr. Ibish is a senior fellow at the American Task Force on Palestine, author of three major studies on hate crimes and discrimination against Arab-Americans and the book "What's Wrong with the One-State Solution." He holds a PhD in comparative literature from the University of Massachusetts. For more info, visit www.olivetreeinitiative.org.

May 14 Tuesday 6:30-8pm, La Habra: Immigration. . .Our Journey in Faith, an Evening of Prayer & Information. @ Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 900 W. La Habra Blvd., La Habra
You are invited to attend a special evening of prayer, information and opportunities to take action on current immigration developments in support of all who are suffering because of their undocumented status. Sponsors: Orange County Congregation Community Organization (OCCCO), Catholic Charities and the Office of Respect Life, Justice and Peace of the Diocese of Orange. For more info, contact Alba Ramiro 714/347-9668; aramiro@ccoc.org.

May 14 Tuesday 7-9pm, Brea: Progressive Democrats of North OC @ lascaris Deli and Restaurant, 1060 E. Imperial Hwy.
Monthly meeting...all progressives welcome

May 15 Wednesday 9:30am, Irvine: Women For: OC - Field Trip to the UCI Arboretum
Meet at 9:30 SHARP in the IRWD Duck Club parking lot 5 Riparian View, Irvine We will carpool to the site as there are few parking spaces. Please wear flat walking shoes. The tour will last about 1 1/2 hours, then we shall return to the Duck Club for a brown-bag lunch, which each person will bring. Water will be provided. For questions, please call Bev at 949-262-1004. 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 15 Wednesday 4-7pm, Laguna Woods: climate change planning session @ Energy Club, Clubhouse 1, dinning room 2 my.barackobama.com/Climate-Change-Planning-Session

[rescheduled] ~~May 15~~ Wednesday 7pm, Tustin: Movie Screening: Forks Over Knives @ Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1201 Irvine Blvd.
[Rescheduled to June 19]

May 16 Thursday 2pm, Laguna Woods: Book Review of Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States by Rod Samson, a member of Concerned Citizens and former history teacher. Howard Zinn was an American academic historian, author, playwright and social activist. This work chronicles American history from the bottom up, throwing out the official schools version emphasizing great men in high places to focus on the street, the home and the workplace. Event is sponsored by Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods. Go to http://lagunawoodsvillage.com/section.cfm?id=521 and complete the "gate flyer" to present to gate keeper. Location: Clubhouse 1, Laguna Woods Village.

May 16 Thursday 5:30-7:30pm, Garden Grove: Keep Orange County Moving Bikeways Workshop. @ Garden Grove Community Meeting Center, Room A, 11300 Stanford Ave., Garden Grove CA 92840.
Sponsored by Supervisorial Districts 1 & 2 OCTA Bikeways Collaborative, discussion will focus on current efforts to improve regional bicycle transportation in the northwestern part of Orange County. OCTA, Caltrans, County of Orange and cities in Districts 1 & 2 have joined to create a regional strategy to identify regional bikeway corridors that improve connectivity across jurisdictional boundaries. For more info visit www.octa.net/bikeways and RSVP at www.surveymonkey.com/s/OCTABikeways.

May 16 Thursday 6-8pm, Huntington Beach: Campaign Kick-off reception supporting Jim Moreno for Orange County Board of Supervisors, District 2 @ Don Ramon's Restaurant, 16961 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach
RSVP via email at Denise@PeraltaConsulting.net. For more information, please view the event flyer at www.steveyoungforcalifornia.com/JimMoreno.pdf or visit Jim Moreno's website at www.jim4supervisor.com

May 16 Thursday 6pm, Beverly Hills: Death Penalty Focus 25th Annual Awards Dinner @ The Beverly Hilton Hotel, 9876 Wilshire Blvd.
6:00 pm- Reception; 7:10 pm- Dinner and Program; Business Attire Former Representative Dennis Kucinich will present the 2013 Justice in the Arts Award to James Cromwell A few of the honorees include Natasha Minsker (Proposition 34 campaign manager) and Gil Garcetti (Former Los Angeles County District Attorney and Proposition 34 spokesperson), Norman Felton presented posthumously 2013 Human Rights Award, Javier Stauring 2013 Norman Felton & Denise Aubuchon Humanitarian Award, and many others. For further information, please call MTA Events at 818-906-0240, or email dpf@mtaevents.com To purchase tickets, please follow this link: Buy your 25th Anniversary Awards Dinner Ticket Today!

May 17 Friday 5pm, Huntington Beach: Save the Bonfire Rings! @ The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Meeting, Huntington Beach City Hal, 2000 Main St.,
Learn more at: www.savethebonfirerings.com

May 17 Friday 7pm, Fullerton: North County OC NORML meeting @ Giovannis Pizza 922 W. Williamson.
At this meeting we will discuss current legislation, plan for future activities, and enjoy a free pizza dinner.

May 18 Saturday 8:30am-12:30pm, Anaheim: Nonviolent Direct Action, A Workshop for Interfaith Activists with Rev. James Lawson @ Islamic Institute of OC, 1220 N. State College Blvd.
Rev. Lawson in his youth traveled to India to study the theory and practice of nonviolent direct action with Gandhi. Rev. Lawson then returned to the U.S. where he taught Gandhian practices to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his contemporaries in the U.S. civil rights movement. This workshop will be free of charge and open to all but because space is limited, we will ask everyone to reserve a seat in advance. Reservations will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and soon you will receive an email announcing that reservations are open. The workshop will be co-sponsored by the Islamic Shura Council of Southern California and I am very grateful to their Executive Director, Brother Shakeel Syed, for engaging Rev. Lawson and also for arranging for us to meet at the Islamic Institute of Orange County

May 18 Saturday 9:30-noon, Newport Beach: Group Start Meeting of Citizens Climate Lobby, which will meet at the same time the first Saturday of each month. Purpose is to experience the profound difference people can make by empowering and inspiring their Membes of Congress and the media and to form a Citizens Climate Lobby of at least five people eager to lobby their elected officials and the media on climate legislation. To attend contact Craig Preston 714/473-2798 or Mark Tabbert 949/310-5256. Location: Home of Mark Tabbert, 20172 Spruce Avenue, Newport Beach CA 92660.

May 18 Saturday 11:30am-12:30pm, Huntington Beach: Hands Across the Sand @ Huntington Beach Pier
Meet on the south side of the pier on the sand if we have enough people we'll extend to the north side of the pier Hold hands in silence from 12:00 - 12:15 p.m. We'll join hands against offshore drilling, seismic testing, deep water drilling. Here is the main event website handsacrossthesand.org

May 18 Saturday 3:30pm, Costa Mesa: OC Peace Coalition Presents: Jason Leopold - Come and Listen @ Costa Mesa Unitarian Church, 2845 Mesa Verde Drive East, Costa Mesa CA 92626
Lead investigative reporter for the premier independent on-line journal, truthout.org Mr. Leopold has written and produced important exposés on BP, Enron, the Bush Administration torture polices, and the Guantanamo Hunger Strike. He is the author of "News Junkie", Published 2006, L.A. Times and "Hopeful Immigrant to FBI Informant: The Inside Story of the Other Abu Zubaidah", available as an eBook "I've been called a FOIA Terrorist by federal employees for my aggressive use of the Freedom of Information Act, which has included suing the FBI and forcing the agency to changes its policies."

May 19 Sunday 2:30pm, Fullerton: North OC MoveOn Council Meeting At a Private home near Cal State Fullerton pol.moveon.org/event/progressiveaction/138362
This meeting will prepare us to work together to accomplish some important goals. The most important political goal which we can do this year, as decided by our group at our last meeting, is to help pass the California Disclose Act, SB52, through the California legislature. Big corporate money is drowning out our voices and subverting the democratic process. If it passes, the California Disclose Act will allow us to "follow the money" and know who is paying for political ads, which would shine a cleansing light on the political process. By working together with many other Progressive groups here in Southern California and all across the state, such as MoveToAmend and Common Cause, we have a very real possibility of laying the foundation to Reclaim Democracy here in California, and more importantly for America as a whole. We will meet at the home of Barbara Nelson in Fullerton, to watch an educational documentary about the Money in Politics issue. Then after a brief discussion lead by John Goodman, we will have a brief training for the online phone banking project of California Clean Money Campaign (CCMC) , so that we can get as many people as possible involved in pushing the CA Senate to pass the Disclose Act. The floor vote in the Senate will happen BEFORE THE END OF MAY, so we need to act right away. The meeting will end with a brief NOC-MoveOn meeting, followed by a relaxing and, no doubt, delicious potluck meal and social hour.

May 19 Sunday 4-6:30pm, Santa Ana: 99rise presents the Sundance film "We're Not Broke" @ Santora Building for the Arts, 207 N. Broadway
Come learn how big money has corrupted American politics and how you and 99rise are going to claim our democracy for the 99%
* Space is limited: RSVP at 99riseoc@gmail.com * Parking is free on Sunday, including parking meters * Refreshments will be served

May 19 Sunday 6-8pm, Fullerton: World Workshop #17: "Media Control And Propaganda" + Dinner @ CSUF, Humanities Bldg. Room 123, 800 N. State College Blvd. meetup.com/The-Left-Bank-of-Orange-County/events/113036802

May 20 Monday 6:30pm, Yorba Linda: Rumsfeld Protest @ Richard Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd.
Donald Rumsfeld Returns to the Nixon Library to Talk New Book "Rumsfeld's Rules" Donald Rumsfeld was one of the primary architects of the Iraq war. He sanctioned the use of torture and cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment. He lied to world costing over 100,000 lives. He is a war criminal who must be brought to justice. Please join the peace and justice community as we stand against war crimes and Constitutional breaches!

May 20 Monday 7pm, Orange: OC Democratic Central Committee Meeting @ Carpenters' Union Hall, 1916 W. Chapman Ave.
General meeting for the Democratic Party of Orange County. All Democrats are welcome!

May 20 Monday 7pm, Mission Viejo: Canyon Democrats Club at 24932 Veterans Way in Mission Viejo. canyondemocrats.org

May 21 Tuesday 11:30am & 6pm Orange: Strike @ Douglas Hospital Bldg #3, 101 The City Dr South
Join the two-day Patient Care Strike and Service Sympathy Strike, in all UC medical centers, clinics and student health centers! afscme3299.org/2013/05/10/uc-patient-care-workers-call-two-day-strike-may-21st-22nd (See also May 22)

May 21 Tuesday 2-3:30pm, Santa Ana: OC Immigration Coalition meeting @ SEIU 721, 1651 E. 4th Street (corner of 4th and Lyon) Suite 120
If you have any agenda items or announcements that you would like to add to our agenda, please email contact@ocimmigrationcoalition.org ocimmigrationcoalition.org

May 21 Tuesday 6-7:30pm, Irvine: Take Back UCI @ Humanities Hall 105, UC Irvine come share your grievances with other equally frustrated/infuriated students and workers. We will be discussing things that piss us off and brainstorm ideas for how to deal with it! Bring your rage and your thinking caps

May 21 Tuesday 7pm, Irvine: Queer People of Color panel @ UCI Student center, Emerald Bay C irvine.queers@gmail.com

May 21 (3^rd Tuesday) 7:30pm, Irvine: Cousins Club of OC "International Law, Human Rights and the Road to Peace for Israel/Palestine" We will view a portion of a recent hopeful speech by Professor and author/activist Norman Finkelstein. Discussion will follow. Please join us and share your ideas.
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

May 22 Wednesday 12:30 & 6pm Orange: Strike @ Douglas Hospital Bldg #3, 101 The City Dr South
Join the two-day Patient Care Strike and Service Sympathy Strike, in all UC medical centers, clinics and student health centers! afscme3299.org/2013/05/10/uc-patient-care-workers-call-two-day-strike-may-21st-22nd (See also May 21)

May 22 Wednesday 5:30-6:30pm, Irvine: Meet & Greet with Lt. Dan Choi @ Emerald Bay A, UCI Student Center
After serving for a decade under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell", Lt. Choi refused to continue to lie about his identity. Join us for a meet & greet with LGBT activist and key figure in queer history! RSVP online at lgbtrc.uci.edu

May 22 Wednesday 7pm, Fountain Valley: Democratic Club of West OC @ Green Valley Adult Clubhouse, 17250 Los Jardines West, (off Warner between Euclid and Brookhurst Sts.)
we will continue discussion about the Health Care Reform Act and what it means to Americans.

May 22 Wednesday 7pm, Irvine: PDA Orange County Chapter GENERAL MEETING @ Home of Melissa, Michael, and Max Fox, 49 Bolinas, Irvine 92602
Please bring POT LUCK light snack or dessert. INTRODUCTIONS NATIONAL "Change Makes Change!" Reports: DC Progressive Roundtable, Ed Markey for US Senate (Mass) EDUCATE CONG-Grayson/Takano Letter, Inclusive Prosperity Act, HR 676 IOTs {EWO, HCHR, SGW, ECR, CFTE, ESJ} www.pdamerica.org, www.pdacommunity.org REGIONAL CDP Progressive Caucus (yahoo group) SB 52 Calif Disclose Act report Campaign for a Healthy Calif (Single Payer) report Anti-Nuclear Anti-Fracking Actions LOCAL NEW--PDA North OC Chapter Report DPOC, Dem Clubs, CHC-OC, Coffee/Discussion Groups DFA, MoveOn, OFA, Issues Groups, OC Prog Summit, Occupy, Actions, Announcements, and ... WEEKLY ORANGE COUNTY PROGRESSIVE OPEN DISCUSSION NEXT MEETING THURSDAY 6/27 7PM

May 23 Thursday 8-9am, Anaheim: Orange County Water District Community Briefing regarding the OC Water District's groundwater contamination clean up projects and efforts to hold the polluters accountable for the clean up. A light breakfast will be provided. Please RSVP by May 21 to Robert Ennis, 714/378-8232 or rennis@ocwd.com. Location: East Anaheim Community Center, Oak Room, 8201 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road, Anaheim, CA 92805.

May 23 Thursday 5-6pm, Irvine: Engaging Anteaters in the Community - Leading with Values @ Dr. Joseph L. White Room, Cross-Cultural Center, UC Irvine
Come join us in an interactive workshop to help you develop and define your core values! Values are an essential in shaping our own passions, motivation, and behavior. Become a great leader and learn how to utilize those core values to the best of your abilities.

May 23 Thursday 5:30pm, Santa Ana: Let Your Voice Be Heard forum for Youth of Santa Ana. Next month the City Council will be passing the 2013-14 fiscal year budget which has a huge influence on the health of your neighborhoods. All ages are welcome to attend to have a better understanding of the budget process and make their priorities known. Sponsored by Voice of OC, Latino Health Acess, KidWorks, The Center, THINK Together, The Grain Project and Building Healthy Communities. Location: Latino Health Access, 450 West 4th St., Santa Ana CA 92701.

May 23 Thursday 5:30-8pm, Newport Beach: Newport Beach Women's Democratic Club @ Brenda McCroskey's Home, 17 Goleta Point Dr
SPEAKERS: Jean Ardell, Writing publishable Letters to the Editor and Hoag's Betrayal of Women newportbeachwomensdemocraticclub.com

May 23 Thursday 6-9pm, Costa Mesa: OC Green Drinks @ Seasons 52, 3333 Bristol St Suite # 2802,
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

May 23 Thursday 6:30-8pm, Fullerton Immigration, Our Journey in Faith, A Night of Action and Prayer. @ St. Philip Benizi Church, 235 South Pine Dr., Fullerton
You are invited to attend an evening of prayer and reflection to share the pain and suffering of families in our communities because of their legal status. Learn about possible future immigration legislation and the opportunities we have now to ensure justice for all. Together we can stop separation of families and make immigration reform with a pathway towards citizenship a reality. Sponsored by OCCCO and Catholic Charities and the Office of Respect Life, Justice and Peace of the Diocese of Orange. Contact Minerva Gomez at 714/612-5028; Minerva@occcopico.org.

May 23 Thursday 7-8:30pm, Fullerton: Hope Will Never Be Silent: An Evening with Cleve Jones The Orange County Harvey Milk Day Planning Committee is thrilled to welcome Cleve Jones! We hope you will join us for this very special guest lecture in honor of Harvey Milk Day. There will be a light reception following Cleve's talk. Cleve Jones is the founder of the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt. His career as an activist began in San Francisco during the 1970s, when he was befriended by pioneer gay rights leader Harvey Milk. Cleve worked as a student intern in Milk's office.
The event is free. However, we do ask that you RSVP to ensure your seat. docs.google.com/a/thecenteroc.org/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEg5UVU4Ti1qMmhScVF5Z2pXdDVpTkE6MQ Donations can be mailed to The Center OC or will be accepted at the door. If making a donation, please make checks payable to The Center Orange County and indicate Harvey Milk Day in the note section of your check. For more information, please contact Laura Kanter. 714-953-5428 x206 laura.kanter@thecenteroc.org

May 23 Thursday 7-9pm, Laguna Hills: Screening of "The Other Son" @ Laguna Hills Community Center, 25555 Alicia Pkwy
The screening will be followed by a public conversation. Light refreshments will be served. This screening is consponsored by Ms. Bana Hilal, Souhail Toubia, MD, the Council on American Islamic Relations of Greater Los Angeles and the Cousins Club of Orange County. Info/tix: 323.413.2001, or visit levantinecenter.org/event/special-oc-screening-other-son

May 24 Friday 5:30-8:30pm, Irvine: Where Will the Internet Take Us? An Evening and Light Dinner with Vinton Cerf, one of the "Fathers of the Internet", presented by the MOTAL Lecture Series of the Museum of Teaching and Learning. Currently Chief Internet Evangelist for Google, Cerf co-invented the architecture and basic protocols of the Internet. Further details at www.motal.org and for more info, contact Greta Nagel at 714/814-4221. Ticket price: $50. Location: Event room of Taco Bell headquarters, 1 Glen Bell Way, Irvine, CA 92618.

May 24 Friday 8pm, Long Beach: Conscious Cinema proudly presents "Why In The World Are They Spraying?" a film by Michael Murphy and Barry Kolsky
@ Hellada Art Center, 117 Linden Ave. Long Beach, CA consciouscinema.webs.net

May 25 Saturday 11am, Laguna Beach: March Against Monsanto @ Laguna Main Beach, 101 S. Coast Hwy http://meetup.com/The-Left-Bank-of-Orange-County/events/113838762

May 26 Sunday 10am-Noon, Newport Beach: Fundraiser for OC Elected Women. Dr. Glenna Matthews: Keynote.
@ Radisson Hotel Newport Beach, 4545 MacArthur Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Early Bird Registration: Members: $45, Non-Members: $55, Join or Renew Your Membership + Registration: $110! (Discount of $15). After May 17th: Members: $60 | Non-Members: $70 Join or Renew Your Membership + Registration: $125. Registration Fee Includes Brunch. Visit: www.NWPCOC.org or email Sherri at president@nwpcoc.org for details.

May 26 Sunday 5pm, Irvine: Democrats of Greater Irvine @ IRWD Duck Club, 5 Riparian View
"War on Whistleblowers" and club re-organization

May 28 (4^rd Tuesday) 5:30-7pm, Orange: Peace Vigil by MFSO and CODEPINK The Orange Circle at the intersection of Glassell St and Chapman Ave.
As many of you know, after our monthly vigil at the Traffic Circle in Orange, most of us meet for a little "down time and socialization" at Watson's Drug Store. The Orange County Peace Coalition has requested that we change our regularly held vigil, (the third Tuesday of the month), to a time when they have their regularly scheduled OCPC meetings. The idea would be to combine the two activities, (many of us go to OCPC meetings and the vigil). This means that instead of socializing after the vigil, the OCPC meetings would be held at Watsons Drugs at 7pm. This might help us have more people at our vigil if OCPC members will just come a little earlier. We hope that you will join us at the Traffic Circle on the 4th Tuesday of this month starting at 5:30. At 7pm we are all invited to join the OCPC meeting which will be held right after the vigil at Watson's Diner- just around the corner beginning at 7pm. hope you will join us at our monthly MFSO/ Code Pink vigil. Please encourage everyone to come; there is a lot of traffic so it's well worth the time. Come help us get the word out that we demand an end to the war in Afghanistan NOW - 2014 is a full 2 years away and we will not stand by silently.. We have signs, but please bring your own if you have one.

May 28 Tuesdays 5:30-7pm, Santa Ana: Interpretation Workshop Series @ El Centro Cultural de México, 313 N Birch St.
This workshop series links social justice work with interpretation and translation and helps us explore how language is an important component of building community power and participation. This workshop is part of building Centro interpreters who can be part of community work throughout Santa Ana. We will be providing training on simultaneous interpretation and mainly be working with Spanish and English but will also engage in different activities that can be applied to different languages All trainings are required Para mas informacion: frente@elcentroculturaldemexico.org (See also Jun 4 & Jun 11)

May 28 Tuesday 6pm, Irvine: Refugee Awareness Banquet @ UCI Student Center, Pacific Ballroom D
Displaced by droughts, war, political conflict, and famine, nearly 60,000 refugees travel to the United States each year in the hopes of establishing better lives. In 2011 alone, more than 4,000 refugees relocated to California. Not only do these individuals face the challenge of acclimating to a new cultural and linguistic environment, but they are often in dire need of basic assistance. At the Refugee Awareness event, Fresh S.T.A.R.T. at UCI and The Tiyya Foundation hope to raise awareness about the struggles of local refugee communities. For more info, visit sites.uci.edu/ucistart All guests are automatically entered into a raffle to win prizes just for attending! Come learn about one of the most massive crises facing global leaders today and the work being done to address it. ** RSVP at: https://eee.uci.edu/survey/refugeebanquet *** If you're a non-UCI student, please e-mail ucistart@gmail.com This event is sponsored by the 2012-2013 XIV Dalai Lama Endowed Scholarship, Dalai Lama Fellows, the Tiyya Foundation, and the Center for Living Peace.

May 28 (4^th Tuesday) 7-9pm, Orange: OC Peace Coalition general meeting ocpeace.org @ Watson Drugs and Soda Fountain, 116 E Chapman Ave (After Circle Vigil)
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 28 Tuesday 8pm, Costa Mesa: "Watershed: Exploring a New Water Ethic for the New West" @ The CAMP, 2937 Bristol St.
The inspirational award-winning documentary, narrated by Robert Redford, seeks to highlight the threats to this important river as well as introduce viewers to community members already taking the steps to let go of the ways of the old in order to create a path of coexistence with enough for all. We will be at The SOBECA District art walk. More info about the artwalk here: http://thecampsite.com/next-sobeca-artwalk, More info about Watershed Movie here: http://watershedmovie.com

May 29 Wednesday 11am, Irvine: 4th Annual Faith Leaders' Luncheon at the Islamic Center of Irvine, 2 Truman, Irvine.
Guest speakers: Rev. Canon Peter Kreitler and Chris Roth. Registration begins at 11 am, luncheon and program begin at 11:30. Cost: $15. Register online at ocice.nationbuilder.com/register_faith_leaders_luncheon

May 29 Wednesday 6:30-8:30pm, Fountain Valley: 99rise OC Meeting. 99rise is the nationwide movement waging nonviolent struggle to get Big Money out of politics. We are here to reclaim our democracy for the 99%. Meetings are at a private residence near Magnolia and Warner in Fountain Valley. email us at 99riseoc@gmail.com for directions.

May 30 Thursday 6:30am, Santa Ana: Counter Military Recruitment Fliering Meet @ First & Parton
Provide information to students the military won't provide - How to get out if you join, stats on jobs, giving up your rights, and more. We'll provide the fliers. Please be polite and don't walk on school property, and please don't block sidewalks. We'll have fliers in Spanish for parents, too! Santa Ana High School, 520 W. Walnut Ave., Santa Ana, California 92701

May 30 Thursday noon-2pm, Yorba Linda: Bibles, Badges, Business - A Conversation on Immigration @ Friends Church Yorba Linda, 5211 Lakeview Ave.
California's business, law enforcement and faith leaders recognize that immigrants are crucial to the state's economy and local community. Join us for a conversation on commonsense immigration reform and to receive updates on the status of immigration reform in Congress. biblesbadgesbusiness.eventbright.com For more information, contact clueoc@gmail.com

May 30 Thursday 7pm, Irvine: Amnesty International group 178 Monthly Meeting @ Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92604
Cost: Free. Refreshements will be served.: http://www.aiusaoc.org/irvine/meetings.html

Jun 1 Saturday noon, Santa Ana: OC Industrial Workers of the World Monthly Branch Meeting @ 316 South Cypress Ave, Santa Ana, CA

Jun 1 Saturday 4-11pm, Silverado: 9th Annual Tree Hugger's Ball and Sustainability Fair @ Santiago Event Center, 27100 Baker Canyon Road canyonland.org/treehuggers.html

Jun 2 Sunday 12:30-4:30pm, 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 3 Monday 11:30am-1:30pm, Irvine: CONSIDER THIS... Pre-Roe, Post-Roe: A Historic Perspective @ Andrei's Conscious Cuisine, 2607 Main St.
The Supreme Court's landmark decision that protects the right to privacy was passed 40 years ago. But how much has really changed for reproductive health access? Join the discussion as our experts share their remarkable stories of practicing medicine before and after Roe v. Wade. Importantly, we will also discuss what the professionals who lived through that time expect of the next generation who will carry the torch of reproductive justice. considerthisoc.org/events/events060313.php

Jun 4 Tuesday 3:30-5pm, Santa Ana: OC Immigration Coalition meeting @ SEIU 721, 1651 E. 4th Street (corner of 4th and Lyon) Suite 120
If you have any agenda items or announcements that you would like to add to our agenda, please email contact@ocimmigrationcoalition.org ocimmigrationcoalition.org

Jun 4 Tuesdays 5:30-7pm, Santa Ana: Interpretation Workshop Series @ El Centro Cultural de México, 313 N Birch St.
This workshop series links social justice work with interpretation and translation and helps us explore how language is an important component of building community power and participation. This workshop is part of building Centro interpreters who can be part of community work throughout Santa Ana. We will be providing training on simultaneous interpretation and mainly be working with Spanish and English but will also engage in different activities that can be applied to different languages All trainings are required Para mas informacion: frente@elcentroculturaldemexico.org (See also May 28 & Jun 11)

Jun 4 Tuesday 7pm, Laguna Woods: Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods Village "How Might Us Immigration Policy Be Improved? Breaking the Cycle of Injustice, Danger and Death" Charles Burkholder has an MA in psychiatric social work and is a retired CEO of a community mental health program. Having lived in Green Valley, AZ, for six years, he brings a unique perspective on issues of undocumented migrants. lagunawoodsvillage.com/article.cfm?id=5253

Jun 5 Wednesday 5-7pm: "Labor Is All Around You." @ OCEA, 830 N. Ross Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Join, Orange County Labor Federation, Orange County Employees Association and Orange Service Center Council to celebrate Labor History Month. Learn about organized labor, its contributions and join the movement for respect and dignity for all working families. For more information & RSVP, contact Joline Vela at the Orange County Labor Federation at Joline@oclabor.org or call 714/385-1534. Free hot dogs, water and cookies will be provided to all attendees.

Jun 5 Wednesday 6:15pm, Costa Mesa: Democracy for America-OC Regular Monthly Meeting with Food and Water Watch speaker on the dangers of fracking and the Delta Tunnels Project. Legislature will vote on both fracking moratorium and fracking regulations; Gov. Brown supports the controversial Delta Tunnels Project despite widespread skepticism. Read more at http://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/ Social hour starts at 6:15, meeting at 7:15. Admission is free; menu is diverse and billing is by table. We meet on the patio, so please dress appropriately. For more information, email dfaoc.comm@gmail.com. Karl Strauss Brewing Company, 901 South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa 92626.

Jun 6 Thursday 6-9pm, Fullerton: Join the Democrats of North Orange County DNOC has invited both of our new CDP Regional Directors to speak at our club — Region 17 Director Florice Hoffman and Region 15 Director Anthony Duarte. Then we will have a discussion of the Sunshine In Campaigns Act (SB 2, 3, & 27) and Disclose 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 6 Thursday 7pm, Laguna Beach: GMO OMG Movie Screening @ Regency Laguna South Coast Cinemas, 162 South Coast Highway
Support Moms Across America and see the brand new movie "GMO OMG" before it hits the theaters! Double Awesomeness! Sponsored by Nature's Path with yummy snacks at the Laguna Beach Theater, this will be an enjoyable and life changing evening for your loved ones that don't know about GMOs. They call it the "Feel Good" inspiring GMO movie...imagine? Come join us! Bring cash for DVDS and T Shirts on sale while supplies last. Limited seating. Pre Pay and reserve your seat at yesmaam.nationbuilder.com/gmo_omg_tickets Make sure to come early for parking. Seats are first come first serve unless you prepaid.

Jun 6 Thursday 6:30pm, Costa Mesa: Will Tuttle on "Keys to Effective Vegan Advocacy" at OC Animal Rights Roundtable @ Happy Family Vegetarian Restaurant, 1400 Bristol Ave We'll be in the back in the "Library Room."
meetup.com/aprl-oc/events/114384022

Jun 7 Friday 7:15pm, Anaheim: Program for Progressives We will show a documentary about the conflict in Syria entitled: "The Suffering Grasses: When Elephants Fight, it is the Grass that Suffers."
@ UU Church in Anaheim, 511 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim 92805
The film explores the civil war through the eyes of the combatants as well as the civilians who have been abused and displaced: women, children, families and whole communities. (The U.S. and Russia have called for a peace conference to be held in early June.) Discussion on this timely issue will follow the showing of the film. Please join us. The program is sponsored by UUs for Justice in the Middle East (UUJME), a sub-committee of the Social Justice Committee Friday, June 7, 7:15 P.M. (Snacks at 6:45 P.M.)

Jun 7 Friday 8:30pm, Lake Forest: South County OC NORML meeting @ Fuddruckers on El Toro and Raymond
If you purchase food please let the cashier know you are with our group to help raise funds. OC NORML Officer elections will be held at the July meeting, anyone interested in running for an officer should attend the June meeting. Two OC NORML members are interested in starting a OC Brownie Mary Democratic Club, we need registered Democrats to sign a form to help found the group. If you are interested in signing we will have the paperwork at the south and north county meetings.

Jun 8 Saturday 9am, Laguna Beach: Southern California Humanists @ Laguna Beach Dog Park, 20668 Laguna Canyon Rd
This will be our first meeting, a very informal get-together to find out who is in the group and what everyone's interests are. meetup.com/Southern-California-Humanists/events/120997292

Jun 8 Saturday 9:30am-3pm, Santa Ana: 2nd annual Youth In Resistance Conference @ El Centro Cultural de México, 313 N Birch St.
Join us in discussing how together we can stop the separation of our families that are caused by deportations. The purpose of the youth conference is to empower and connect youth to local social movements that organize through art, cultural and popular education. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided youthinresistance.org/2013-youth-conference.html

Jun 8 (2^nd 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

Jun 8 Saturday noon-5pm, Santa Ana: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA Clinic) presented by Santa Ana College in collaboration with Orange County Dream Team and Asian Pacific America Legal Center. Registration and opening at 12 noon; Clinic from 1-5pm. Free event, free assistance with application process, questions answered by immigration lawyers, free parking (student lots only). Clinic will provide individual document and legal review. Reserve your seat at these campus locations: Ourtread Office, Transfer Center or EOPS offices by June 3. For more information email Victor Castro/Outreach: castro_victor@sac.edu; Mark Franco/Transfer Center: franco_mark@sac.edu or Gloria Ramos/EOPS: ramos_gloria@sac.edu. Location: Santa Ana College Johnson Center (Bldg. U), 1530 W. 17th St, Santa Ana, CA 92706.

Jun 8 Saturday 6pm, Costa Mesa: The Yemen Peace Project & Jenny Linn Photography: Images from Yemen and the Middle East. @ 1980 Gallery, 1980 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa CA 92627.
Free and open to the public. Donations encouraged. More info at http://yemenpeaceproject.org/events.

Jun 8 Saturday 6pm, Irvine: Reclaim Democracy meeting "Hope in a Changing Climate" & "Ecological Engineering Modeled on Nature" @ 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: "Hope in a Changing Climate" with John D. Liu (30 min); "Ecological Engineering Modeled on Nature" with Geoff Lawton (18 min)

Jun 9 Sunday Noon-2 pm, Newport Beach: National Women's Political Caucus Summer Soiree and Membership Luncheon @ Radisson Hotel Newport Beach, 4545 MacArthur Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Registration: Members: $45, Non-Members: $55, VIP Reception & Luncheon: $75, VIP Reception, Luncheon + Membership: $125. Visit: NWPCOC.org or email Sherri at president@nwpcoc.org for details.

Jun 9 (2^nd Sunday) 1:30pm, Irvine: Americans United for Separation of Church and State "Religious Attacks on Women's Reproductive Rights" @ Irvine Ranch Water District Community Room, 15500 Sand Canyon Ave.

Jun 9 Sunday 3-5pm, Tustin: OC Global Warming Committee Meeting @ REI, 2962 El Camino Real, Tustin. We meet in the REI Meeting Room inside the store
Please attend and join in the discussion We will have a guest speaker, Dr. Thomas English. Creation Care Educator, former EPA official, Orange County member of Citizens Climate Lobby talk about the current climate problem meetup.com/Irvine-Global-Warming-Group/events/121443872

Jun 10 Monday 6pm, Irvine: OC NOW Meeting @ Multi-Purpose Room at the Irvine Ranch Water District (15500 Sand Canyon in Irvine)
In addition to holding our annual OC NOW elections, we'll receive the latest updates from local female leaders concerning the alarming issue at Hoag Hospital where they have recently ended all elective abortion services This decision came less than a year after they partnered with St. Joseph's Hospital Speakers will include: Dr. Kimberly Salter (Orange County NOW) Dr. Suzanne Savary (Newport Beach Women's Dem Club) Sheri Loveland (National Women's Political Caucus)

Jun 11 Tuesday 10am-noon, Laguna Woods: Learn to Write about Climate Change @ Redwood Room, Community Center, 24351 El Toro Rd.
RSVP: Thea 949-768-1963 or thea@iberall.com Climate change is arguably the greatest threat facing humanity, yet it was barely mentioned in the 2012 election. People are writing about everything else except what's happening to the planet. Whether you're one of the 29% of Americans concerned about climate change or one of the doubtful 13%, come learn how to share your thoughts in effectively-written poems, stories, or essays. Open to everyone. Bring paper and pen. Instructors are published poets and writing instructors Joan Ross, Charles Redner, and Dr. Thea Iberall Sponsored by The Spoken Word Club of Laguna Woods

Jun 11 Tuesday 5pm, Irvine: Be at Irvine City Council Meeting! @ 1 Civic Center Plaza
Once again, it's not just Irvine that should be up in arms. When the Barclay Theater on the UCI campus was conceived, it was always a partnership between "town and gown." Now, "town" wants to virtually walk away, devastating the budget of one of the finest theaters for certain kinds of performances in all of Southern California. On top of that, the budget basically abandons people of limited income when it comes to their ability to have a represented "day in court." Legal aid is necessary, not just for the very poor, but lately for middle class people who have been wiped financially by the recession. The list goes on. What will Steven Choi and his merry band of "Tea Partiers" not take away from our once wonderful city?

Jun 11 Tuesdays 5:30-7pm, Santa Ana: Interpretation Workshop Series @ El Centro Cultural de México, 313 N Birch St.
This workshop series links social justice work with interpretation and translation and helps us explore how language is an important component of building community power and participation. This workshop is part of building Centro interpreters who can be part of community work throughout Santa Ana. We will be providing training on simultaneous interpretation and mainly be working with Spanish and English but will also engage in different activities that can be applied to different languages All trainings are required Para mas informacion: frente@elcentroculturaldemexico.org (See also May 28 & Jun 4)

Jun 11 Tuesday 6:30pm, Costa Mesa: CDP Region 18 meeting of Assembly Districts 73 & 74 @ Karl Strauss Brewery, 901A South Coast Drive, in the patio area
ADs 73 (Harkey) and 74 (Mansoor)

Jun 11 Tuesday 7pm, Brea: North OC PDA Chapter @ Lascari's Italian Deli, 1060 E. Imperial Hwy.
social time 6:30PM meeting starts 7:00PM For information: contact Carole Levers celevers@yahoo.com 714-390-2315

Jun 12 Wednesday 11:45am, Corona del Mar: Newport Mesa Irvine Interfaith Council Round Table Discussion on "How do you reconcile your belief differences with your faith tradition?" i.e. Immigration, Abortion, Gay Marriage, Death Penalty, etc. @ St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church 3233 Pacific View Drive, CdM 92625
Hear how people of different faith respond to the question. No more than 2 members from a congregation at a Round Table. Registration 11:45 12:10 luncheon 12:40 Self Introductions 12:50 Program RSVP your attendance by Monday, June 10, 2013 to nmiinterfaith@aol.com $12 with reservation, $15 without reservation nmiinterfaith.org

Jun 12 Wednesday 6:30-7:30pm, Santa Ana: CDP Region 17 Meeting @ ORIGINAL MIKE'S, 100 S Main, Santa Ana, CA 92701
ADs 65 (Quirk-Silva), 68 (Wagner), 69 (Daley) and 72 (Allen)

Jun 12 (2^nd Wednesday) 7pm, Huntington Beach: 72nd ADA Meeting @ IAMAW District Lodge, 5402 Bolsa Ave.
This month's speaker is Joe Dunn. 72ndada.com

Jun 12 (2^nd Wednesday) 7pm, San Juan Capistrano: South OC Democratic Club @ San Juan Capistrano Community Center, 25925 Camino Del Avion
The speaker for this June, is Mr. Henry Vandermeir Henry is the Chairman of the Democratic Party of Orange County. Mr. Vandermeir's presentation will highlight party plans for the Mid-term elections, allowing US the members of the SOCDC, An opportunity to participate in this very important election.
Did you remember to make your R.S.V.P. ? 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, May 6, 2013 Please! Contact: kenton805@cox.net

Jun 12 Wednesday 7pm, Laguna Woods: Laguna Woods Democratic Club: "United States of ALEC" @ Clubhouse 3, Dining-room 2

Jun 12 Wednesday 7pm, Santa Ana: OCYD Monthly Mixer @ Bistro 400, 400 W. 4th St.

Jun 13 Thursday 6-10:30pm, Santa Ana: New Leaders Council (NLC) - OC Chapter proudly presents "Pay it Forward" a film screening and party with Orange County's new progressive movement. @ Yost Theater, 307 North Spurgeon St.
Join us to see an advance screening of the documentary "Stories from an Undeclared War," the true story of teacher Erin Gruwell and her students, the Freedom Writers, before it is released to the general public. NLC - OC's mission is to recruit, train, and promote the next generation of progressive leaders. For more information and tickets, please go here: bit.ly/13qWhvG

Jun 13 Thursday 6:30pm, Mission Viejo: Friends of Orange County Detainees Orientation @ Orange County Islamic Foundation, 23581 Madero
Friends of Orange County Detainees is an all-volunteer group who visit immigrants confined at the James Musick Facility in Irvine, the Santa Ana Jail, and soon the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange. Our purpose is humanitarian. Because these people are not part of the criminal justice system, their rights are few. Many detainees have no visitors and are thrilled when we arrive to just talk and listen. We welcome you to come and learn more. We have a special need for Spanish speaking volunteers.
For more information or to sign up to attend, please email Jan Meslin at friendsofocdetainees@gmail.com or call 949-682-5053
We are sponsored by Tapestry Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Mission Viejo and are part of the growing national network of detention visitation programs called CIVIC, Community Initiatives for Visiting Immigrants in Confinement.
www.endisolation.org www.endisolation.org/friendsofocdetainees

Jun 13 Thursday 7pm, Santa Ana: Ecofeminism & Social Justice Community Reading Group @ Jack Fisher Park, 2501 N. Flower Street
Are you interested in feminism, social justice, animal rights/veganism, and environmentalism? Join us at our next meeting! This is a safe and supportive space. We will discover, grow, and learn from each other. People of all backgrounds, genders, and ages are welcome. This is FREE.
We will discuss Jim Merkel's book Radical Simplicity. Contact Stacy (see below) if you need help locating or purchasing the book.
Muffins and cupcakes will be provided for everyone. Bring any vegan snacks/drinks you would like to share. (Not required to join us!)
Questions? E-mail or call Stacy - stacylee1970@yahoo.com or (714) 595-7589

Jun 13 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. At this meeting we will be discussing the nomination and election of officers for the Orange County Chapter. We will also be discussing dues and our annual summer fundraiser.

Jun 13 Thursday 7pm, Laguna Hills: Documentary Screening Roadmap to Apartheid @ Laguna Hills Community Center, 25555 Alicia Pkwy
A powerful recent documentary, narrated by Alice Walker, makes a reasoned argument comparing the South African apartheid that ended in the 1990s with today's relationships between Jews and non-Jews in Israel and the Occupied Territories. The Levantine Cultural Center presents a one-night only screening of Roadmap to Apartheid, cosponsored by Ms. Bana Hilal, Souhail Toubia, MD, the Council on American Islamic Relations of Greater Los Angeles and the Cousins Club of Orange County. The film will be followed by a public conversation. Light refreshments served. Tickets $10 advance/$8 members, $12 at the door. levantinecenter.org/event/special-oc-screening-roadmap-apartheid RSVPs 323.413.2001 or email your first + last name + phone number and which film you're RSVPing for, to rsvp@levantinecenter.org.

Jun 14 Friday 2pm, Irvine: Nuns on the Bus Lobby Visit at Cong. John Campbell’s office, 20 Pacifica, Irvine, CA 92618. RSVP online at networklobby.org/bus/events/detail?city=&date[min][date]=2013-06-14&date[max][date]=2013-06-14

Jun 14 Friday 7pm, Fullerton: North County OC NORML meeting @ Giovannis Pizza 922 W. Williamson.
This meeting has been moved from the 3rd Friday to the 2nd Friday All OC NORML meetings are free and open to the public, at the Fullerton meeting we provide free pizza. OC NORML Officer elections will be held at the July meeting, anyone interested in running for an officer should attend the June meeting. Two OC NORML members are interested in starting a OC Brownie Mary Democratic Club, we need registered Democrats to sign a form to help found the group. If you are interested in signing we will have the paperwork at the south and north county meetings.

Jun 14 Friday 7pm, Irvine: Move to Amend Barnstorming Tour with David Cobb and Margaret Koster @ Irvine Water District Community Room, 15500 Sand Canyon Ave.
Fiery speaker and lifelong activist, David Cobb, and Mendocino County Affiliate Coordinator, Margaret Koster, are Southern California for Move to Amend, the national coalition of over 280,000 people and organizations whose goal is to amend the US Constitution to end corporate rule and legalize democracy. Cobb tells the story of the American creation myth and the Constitution as it pertains to Corporate Personhood and illegitimate but legal corporate constitutional rights, followed by about an hour of facilitated discussion/Q and A. movetoamend.org/events/irvine-ca-move-amend-barnstorming-event-david-cobb-and-margaret-koster (See also Jun 18)

Jun 14 Friday 7pm, Irvine: Screening of The Human Experience @ Peace in Motion Café 4139 Campus Dr.
From Grassroots Films of Brooklyn, New York comes The Human Experience - the story of a band of brothers who travel the world in search of the answers to the burning questions: Who am I? Who is Man? Why do we search for meaning? Their journey brings them into the middle of the lives of the homeless on the streets of New York City, the orphans and disabled children of Peru, and the abandoned lepers in the forests of Ghana, Africa. What the young men discover changes them forever. Through one on one interviews and real life encounters, the brothers are awakened to the beauty of the human person and the resilience of the human spirit.

Jun 14 Friday 7-11pm, Garden Grove: LULAC Fundraiser for Youth Activities Garden Grove #2001 will celebrate the birthdays of State Director Benny Diaz & State Deputy Director of Young Adults Joshua Ventura with a BBQ.
@ 11591 Candy Lane, Garden Grove, CA 92840. Guests are asked to bring monetary donations for funding youth activities instead of gifts. For more information, email Benny Diaz at bennydiaz@sbcglobal.net.

Jun 15 Saturday noon-3pm, Orange: Flag Day 2013 11^th Annual Orange County Celebration of our Flag. @ Teamsters 952 Hall, 140 S. Marks, City of Orange 92868.
Award presentations, all American menu, Suggested Admission $10, Complimentary for Veterans and First Responders in uniform. For tickets and reservations, contact 72nd Assembly Democratic Alliance, PO Box 3628, Huntington Beach, CA 92605. 562/301-3758. For more info, visit www.72ndada.com.

Jun 15 Saturday 5:30-10pm, Anaheim: Interfaith Witness at ICNA banquet @ 2085 S Harbor Blvd
On June 15 the Islamic Circle of North America (Southern California) will hold its annual fundraising banquet. Because anti-Muslim groups have targeted ICNA in the past, we expect to witness outside the banquet this year. We would like some members to be on "standby." One or two of us will arrive early and send out emails and/or text messages to those on standby if more witnesses are needed. If you're able to be on standby for this event, please send an email to info@interfaithwitnesses.org interfaithwitnesses.org

Jun 15 Saturday 7:30pm, Orange: Global GMO Movie Night - "Genetic Roulette" In solidarity with Moms Across America March, LabelGMOs, March Against Monsanto, our our local OC Coalition - MAM-Laguna Beach invites you to attend a screening of GENETIC ROULETTE. geneticroulettemovie.com/MovieNight

Jun 17 Monday 7pm, Mission Viejo: Canyon Democrats Club @ 24932 Veterans Way in Mission Viejo. canyondemocrats.org
We are proud to present Denise Penn and Jeff LeTourneau as our guest speakers. Denise is the Regional Vice-Chair of the Democratic Party of Orange County (DPOC), and the Co-Chair of the Democratic Party of California's LGBT Caucus. Jeff is the Chairman of the DPOC's Resolutions Committee. Together, Denise and Jeff, are the Co-Chairs for the DPOC's LGBT Caucus. Denise, will update us regarding her work as Regional Vice-Chair of the DPOC, and with her state wide caucus. Jeff, will update us regarding all of the work of the county resolutions committee. Together they will provide us insight regarding the local and state issues faced by the LGBT community, and the political remedies being pursued. To the extent that there shall be any developments on the Supreme Court's hearing, or decision on California's Proposition 8, both of our speakers will be primed to share that information with our Club. Please bring a friend to join us for this important discussion. Share a ride if you can.

Jun 18 Tuesday 6pm, Santa Ana: Please join us at the next Public Safety Committee meeting @ Santa Ana Police Department, 60 Civic Center Plaza
as we bring awareness to the issue of the collaboration between the SAPD and ICE and demand that this collaboration be stopped. Our issue will be on the agenda, so there will be discussion by the committee members on this topic as well as time for public comments. Let your voice be heard! No more deportations! Keep our families together! Stop terrorizing our communities!

Jun 18 Tuesday 7pm, Anaheim: Move to Amend Barnstorming Tour with David Cobb and Margaret Koster @ Unitarian Universalist Church, 511 S. Harbor Blvd.
Fiery speaker and lifelong activist, David Cobb, and Mendocino County Affiliate Coordinator, Margaret Koster, are Southern California for Move to Amend, the national coalition of over 280,000 people and organizations whose goal is to amend the US Constitution to end corporate rule and legalize democracy. Cobb tells the story of the American creation myth and the Constitution as it pertains to Corporate Personhood and illegitimate but legal corporate constitutional rights, followed by about an hour of facilitated discussion/Q and A. movetoamend.org/events/anaheim-ca-move-amend-barnstorming-event-david-cobb-and-margaret-koster (See also Jun 14)

Jun 18 (3^rd Tuesday) 7:30pm, Irvine: Cousins Club of OC "The Other Son" a moving and provocative tale of two young men -- one Israeli, the other Palestinian -- who discover they were accidentally switched at birth, and the complex repercussions facing them and their respective families. This film is 105 minutes long so we will start showing it promptly at 7:30. Doors will be open at 7:10 pm. Discussion will follow. Please join us and share your ideas.
We meet in the Community Meeting Room of the Irvine Ranch Water District. It is between the 5 freeway and the 405. Get off the 5 freeway at Sand Canyon and go south to Waterworks Way and make a U-turn. Or exit the 405 freeway at Sand Canyon and go North to Waterworks Way. Turn East into the parking lot on Sand Canyon a few feet North of Waterworks Way. Turn left, away from the Water District offices. "Community Meeting Room" is on the door at the last building at the North of the lot. Annual Cousin Club dues are $10. We would appreciate your support for 2013 if you have not already paid

Jun 19 Wednesday 1:30pm, Laguna Woods Village: Bill McKibben "Report From The Front Line Of The Climate Fight" @ Clubhouse 5
Sponsored by Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods Village AND American Association of University Women, Laguna Woods Village Chapter; Climate Change Lobby; Laguna Woods Democratic Club; Energy Club; National Council of Jewish Women
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to a family emergency, Bill McKibben will no longer be speaking at next Wednesday's event. The good news is we have a great replacement speaker! Dr. Tom English has a Ph.D. in electrical engineering and a post-doctoral MS in environmental engineering and is currently the President of TESSI Endangered Species Institute. His talk will focus on the current state and future solutions for climate change.

Jun 19 Wednesday 6-8pm, Laguna Beach: Laguna Beach Democratic Club 2013 Summer Picnic BBQ @ Heisler Park (Middle of park by ocean) Meet fellow Democrats, independents and progressives for fun, food and the latest on upcoming mid-term elections. For more information visit lagunabeachdemocraticclub.com

Jun 19 Wednesday 7pm, Tustin: Movie Screening: Forks Over Knives @ Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1201 Irvine Blvd.
Join the Environmental Ministries Committee for a screening of Forks Over Knives. Following the movie will be a discussion of the movie and the Diet Plan. If enough are interested, we will consider a 6 week study of the diet. FORKS OVER KNIVES examines the profound claim that most, if not all, of the degenerative diseases that afflict us can be controlled, or even reversed, by rejecting our present menu of animal-based and processed foods. The major storyline in the film traces the personal journeys of a pair of pioneering yet under-appreciated researchers, Dr. T. Colin Campbell and Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn. Contact Sherri Loveland sherri-loveland@cox.net.

Jun 20 Thursday 2-3:30pm, Santa Ana: OC Immigration Coalition meeting @ ~~SEIU 721, 1651 E. 4th Street (corner of 4th and Lyon) Suite 120~~ ACLU office in Santa Ana: 2100 N Broadway STE 209
If you have any agenda items or announcements that you would like to add to our agenda, please email contact@ocimmigrationcoalition.org ocimmigrationcoalition.org

Jun 20 Thursday 5pm, Newport Beach: Rally to Reinstate Women's Access to Comprehensive Health Care Services @ Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, 1 Hoag Drive
sponsored by NOW, NWPC, WIL, Women For: Orange County, Newport Beach Women's Democratic Club, AAUW, DFA-OC and the League of Women Voters. Despite a promise that no changes in policies would follow Hoag's affiliation with St. Joseph's last fall, the hospital recently banned "direct" abortions, thereby restricting comprehensive health care services for women. Please join us next Thursday, June 20, as we tell Hoag that women in Orange County will not stand for anything less than FULL reproductive healthcare services! There is FREE parking at 307 Hospital Road. If that fills up, there are two parking structures at 351 & 361 where you can park for a nominal fee. Be sure to wear purple in support! and bring a jacket since it can get a bit windy. For more information, visit ocnow.org/ai1ec_event/protect-womens-health-rally.

Jun 20 Thursday 6pm, Costa Mesa: The Dream is Now watch party @ Working Wardrobes, 3030 Pullman Street
As the Senate starts to debate comprehensive immigration reform, one of the groups the opposition is focusing on is the DREAMers -- the children of undocumented immigrants who were brought to this country as kids and are Americans in nearly every way except for on paper. This month, the House passed a bill that would effectively deport them. This inspiring film shows the strength and determination of the DREAMers, the struggles they've had to overcome, and what all of us can do to help. These kids aren't asking for a free pass -- they're asking for the chance to go to school, work hard, and give back to the country they call home. At the screening, you'll get a chance to talk to your neighbors and friends about ways to mobilize more support for passing immigration reform right now -- the Senate is debating the bill this month. my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gsc79s

Jun 20 Thursday 6pm, Orange: OC Time Bank @ Open RE, 2093 N. Tustin St., Orange, CA 92865
octimebank.webs.com Light dinner (pizza) will be served. We will also offer short demonstrations/tours of the new website/software. Please RSVP to octimebank@gmail.com

Jun 21 Friday 7:30pm, Brea: What We Can Do about Climate Change: "Do The Math" movie screening @ Brea Congregational UCC, 300 East Imperial Hwy
Come watch Bill McKibben's informative movie. "Do the Math" is a fast paced and inspiring film about the rising movement to solve the climate crisis. Come and find out what we can do to empower our lives and reduce the impact of fossil fuels on our future.

Jun 22 Saturday 8:30am-12:30pm, Brea: Nonviolent Direct Action, A Workshop for Interfaith Activists with Jonathan Kuttab. @ Brea Congregational Church, 300 E. Imperial Highway, Brea, CA 92821
Kuttab is co-founder of the Palestinian Center for the Study of Nonviolence and the Mandela Institute for Palestinian Prisoners, founding board member of Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center and co-founder of Al Haq, the first Palestinian human rights organization and Holy Land Trust. He was head of the Legal Committee of the Palestinian Negotiating Team during the Cairo Agreement negotiations in 1994. Light refreshments will be served. Suggested donation $3; for info: vtamoush@gmail.com or 714/362-7676. Directions at www.breaucc.org/contact-us.

Jun 22 Saturday 10am-5pm, Orange: Democratic Leadership Training @ Carpenters Union Hall, 1918 W Chapman Ave.
This full day of leadership 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!

Jun 22 Saturday 5-8:30pm, Anaheim: WORLD REFUGEE DAY 2013 @ Pearson Park Theatre, 401 N. Lemon St.
Celebrate the extraordinary courage and contributions of refugees resettling in Orange County Program includes Refugee Cultural Performances, Music, Storytelling, and Appearances by Public Officials. Free International Dinner, Kid's Fun Games, Popcorn, Snow Cones, Cotton Candy and a Puppet Show! To Register Click Here: events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07e7kay4v222f1bebd Open Seating. For more information, contact the Secretary of the Refugee Forum of Orange County, Rida Hamida at Rida@accesscal.org or call 714.917.0440x231

Jun 23 Sunday 3pm, Irvine: Help start the New Irvine Democratic Club @ Rancho Senior Center, 3 Ethel Coplen Way, Irvine, CA 92612
With right-wing ultra-conservatives now in control of the City Council, we have already seen the rapid dismantling of city services and quality of life that Irvine has been known for. Now, more than ever, we need your support within the Irvine community to help return the city on the forward-thinking path that has earned national recognition. If you are tired of the Neanderthal thinking of the tea party majority, join your like-minded neighbors and help us turn the city around! This is an organizational meeting and we'll be nominating and electing temporary officers to get the club started.

Jun 23 Sunday 3-6pm, Costa Mesa: Back to Natives Restoration 5^th Annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser with delicious wines, gourmet pizza, silent auction. Proceeds will help fund environmental education and habitat restoration programs in Orange County wild lands. Back to Natives Restoration is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the restoration and conservation of Orange County and California wildlands. To purchase tickets or make a donation, visit http://backtonatives.org/. Please RSVP by 6/17/13. Tickets: $45 ($80 for two); $100 at the door.
@ Z Café 3333 Bear St Ste 316, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.

Jun 24 Monday 7pm, Orange: OC Democratic Central Committee Meeting @ Carpenters' Union Hall, 1916 W. Chapman Ave.
General meeting for the Democratic Party of Orange County. All Democrats are welcome!

Jun 25 (4^rd Tuesday) 5:30-7pm, Orange: Peace Vigil by MFSO and CODEPINK The Orange Circle at the intersection of Glassell St and Chapman Ave.
As many of you know, after our monthly vigil at the Traffic Circle in Orange, most of us meet for a little "down time and socialization" at Watson's Drug Store. The Orange County Peace Coalition has requested that we change our regularly held vigil, (the third Tuesday of the month), to a time when they have their regularly scheduled OCPC meetings. The idea would be to combine the two activities, (many of us go to OCPC meetings and the vigil). This means that instead of socializing after the vigil, the OCPC meetings would be held at Watsons Drugs at 7pm. This might help us have more people at our vigil if OCPC members will just come a little earlier. We hope that you will join us at the Traffic Circle on the 4th Tuesday of this month starting at 5:30. At 7pm we are all invited to join the OCPC meeting which will be held right after the vigil at Watson's Diner- just around the corner beginning at 7pm. hope you will join us at our monthly MFSO/ Code Pink vigil. Please encourage everyone to come; there is a lot of traffic so it's well worth the time. Come help us get the word out that we demand an end to the war in Afghanistan NOW - 2014 is a full 2 years away and we will not stand by silently.. We have signs, but please bring your own if you have one.

Jun 25 Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm, Costa Mesa: Meeting to Charter a Democratic Club in Costa Mesa. Club organizers are recruiting Costa Mesa residents who are registered Democrats and not charter members of any other club to attend the founding meeting of the Costa Mesa Democratic Club. Agenda will include discussion and a vote on bylaws, election of officers, kickoff meeting planning and planning for August and September meetings. Please bring a dish to share with 2 to 6 people and RSVP to Amber Davidson at ajdajdajd@juno.com. Amber will reply to RSVPs with materials needed for meeting and directions. The meeting will be held at Creative Outlet Studio, 2035 Placentia, Unit F, Costa Mesa.

Jun 25 Tuesday 7pm, Santa Ana: DPOC Disabilities Committee @ DPOC Headquarter: 200 N. Main Street, Mezzanine
Persons with disabilities have an inalienable right to dignity through employment, equal opportunity for political expression, and to enjoy the full benefits afforded all members of the Democratic Party. Further, they have the right to participate as self-sufficiently as possible. The California Democratic Party supports and upholds the enforcement and funding of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), the Lanterman Act, and all federal and state disability and access laws and regulations. All Democrats must fight cuts to Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Efforts, Federal Social Security Disability Income and oppose judicial nominees whose philosophies suggest they would dismantle any civil rights laws. Democrats desire that all persons with disabilities including Veterans be able to have a sustainable quality of life in the least restrictive environment possible and in accessible community settings; this is not only a basic civil right, but also the most economical status for the state of California.

Jun 25 (4^th Tuesday) 7-9pm, Orange: OC Peace Coalition general meeting ocpeace.org @ Watson Drugs and Soda Fountain, 116 E Chapman Ave (After Circle Vigil)
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 26 Wednesday 2:30pm, Santa Ana: Undocumented Journey for the TRUST Act @ Santa Ana Police Department, 60 Civic Center Plaza
Join the National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON), the Immigrant Youth Coalition (IYC), CA Immigrant Justice Alliance & RAIZ to a rally and march from Santa Ana Police Department to Theo Lacy County Jail. Restoring TRUST for California families and Keep Our Families Together. As the Undocumented Caravan in support of the TRUST Act makes its way to Sacramento, its pit stop in Orange County will highlight the human rights violations at the Theo Lacy detention center, the impact of deportations in the County and how local law enforcement collaborates to facilitate this process that separates undocumented families.

Jun 26 Wednesday 5:30pm, San Clemente: Progressives of South OC - Celebrate a Radiation Free Future: The Closing of San Onofre @ Nomads Canteen, 102 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente 92672
RSVP: SCNJ66@Yahoo.com Thanks to everyone who worked so hard on nuclear safety. This was a huge victory for our health, sanity, and the future of southern California. The country and the world are inspired with this new nail in the coffin of nuclear power. Let's welcome a summer without radioactive emissions in this area, and let's celebrate this important event by renewing friendships. Share your ideas for the fall.

Jun 26 Wednesday 6:30-8:30pm, Fountain Valley: 99rise OC Meeting. 99rise is the nationwide movement waging nonviolent struggle to get Big Money out of politics. We are here to claim our democracy for the 99%. Meetings are at a private residence near Magnolia and Warner in Fountain Valley. Email us at 99riseoc@gmail.com for directions.

Jun 26 Wednesday 6:30pm, Santa Ana: Day of Decison Prop 8 and DOMA The US Supreme Court will deliver its decisions Wednesday morning. We will gather Wednesday evening in Santa Ana to, we hope, celebrate, but more than anything, to come together as a community in times of great accomplishment or strife. Let's show Orange County, California, and this country that we are here.
Old County Courthouse, 211 West Santa Ana Blvd, Santa Ana, 92701 https://www.facebook.com/events/170273536472179/

Jun 26 Wednesday 7pm, Irvine: Ponder "The Social Conquest of Earth" @ Panera Bread, 3988 Barranca Pkwy.
meetup.com/bookclub-794/events/122145252

Jun 27 Thursday 9:45-10am & 1:15-1:30pm, Anaheim: Naturalization Ceremony @ Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W. Katella
Voter registration 9-11am & noon-2pm

Jun 27 Thursday 11am, Irvine: Women For:OC - Chris Roth The Climate Reality Project @ IRWD Duck Club, 5 Riparian View
The Climate Reality Project consists of more than 4,000 dedicated volunteers around the globe who are personally trained by former Vice President and Nobel Laureate Al Gore to educate the public about climate change. Climate Reality Climate Leaders have reached a worldwide audience of more than 7.3 million people and are committed to preserving the climate balance upon which humanity depends. i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n590/jmgoodman1/Women_For_OC/2013Juneflyerreducedresolution_zps36d73d3a.png

Jun 27 Thursday noon, Irvine: MoveOn: Bank on Students Day of Action @ Congressman Campbell's Office, 20 Pacifica
Congress is on the verge of letting student loan interest rates double about two weeks from today. we'll get "fired up" in the street, and a delegation will try to meet with Cong. Campbell, to find out where he stands on the issue, with the students or the Big Banks. civic.moveon.org/event/bankonstudents/138690

Jun 27 Thursday 7pm, Irvine: PDA OC Chapter GENERAL MEETING @ Home of Ron Varasteh and Masha Macurda, 4022 Escudero Dr, Irvine 92620
Please bring POT LUCK light snack or dessert. INTRODUCTIONS NATIONAL "Change Makes Change!" Reports: Farm Bill-SNAP cuts defeated!!!, Ed Markey for US Senate (Mass) EDUCATE CONG-Inclusive Prosperity Act/Robin Hood Tax, HR 676 Single Payer IOTs {EWO, HCHR, SGW, ECR, CFTE, ESJ} Working Grps {ERA, EMI} www.pdamerica.org, www.pdacommunity.org REGIONAL CDP EBoard Meeting July 19-21 SB 52 Calif Disclose Act update Campaign for a Healthy Calif (Single Payer) report Anti-Nuclear Anti-Fracking reports LOCAL NEW--PDA North OC Chapter Report DPOC, Dem Clubs, CHC-OC, Coffee/Discussion Groups DFA, MoveOn, OFA, Issues Groups, OC Prog Summit, Occupy, Actions, Announcements, Irvine Matters, and … WEEKLY ORANGE COUNTY PROGRESSIVE Hoag Hosp Anti-choice Action report OPEN DISCUSSION NEXT MEETING TUESDAY 7/30 7PM

Jun 27 Thursday 7pm, Irvine: Amnesty International group 178 Monthly Meeting @ Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92604
At this meeting, we will discuss - Our September showing of the documentary "Granito: How to Nail a Dictator", discussing the Guatemala conflict of the 1980s in which tens of thousands of indigenous people were killed in a "scorched earth" campaign by the military. This is made timely by the recent news that on May 10, 2013, former de facto president General Jose Efraín Ríos Montt was convicted on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity. Guatemala's Constitutional Court vacated the verdict against Ríos Montt , which is likely to require a new trial. The documentary will explain the background on this important human rights court case. http://skylight.is/films/granito/ - Discuss current human rights issues. For example, in contrast to the historic US Supreme Court decisions on same-sex marriage, we will discuss the Criminalization of Same-Sex Conduct in Sub-Saharan Africa. Please join us! http://www.aiusaoc.org/irvine/meetings.html

Jun 30 Sunday 4pm, Santa Ana: The OC Industrial Workers of the World are proud to present The Take @ The Santora Arts Building 207 N. Broadway
ociww.public@gmail.com

Jun 30 Sunday 5:30-8:30pm, Santa Ana: Interfaith Prayer Vigil for the Earth @ Sacred Seasons Center, 2611 N. Linwood Ave.
Join us for an interfaith spiritual evening, devoted to blessings and prayers for the Earth. There will be a vegetarian potluck supper shortly after Blessings and Prayers of Thanksgiving for the bounty of the Earth.

Jul 2 Tuesday 4:30-7pm, Santa Ana: Dialogue Day @ El Centro Cultural de México, 313 N Birch St.
HELP WRITE A PLAY BY SHARING YOUR STORIES! We need to hear from the people of Santa Ana. What are your dreams, concerns, hopes and local history? What does it mean to live in Santa Ana? Talk with playwright José Cruz González on Dialogue Day Spanish & English speakers. All ages. No theatre experience necessary. Food, refreshments and childcare provided. scr.org/media/pdf/dialogos/Dialogos_July2.pdf

Jul 3 Wednesday 6:15, Costa Mesa: Democracy for America-Orange County will not meet in July. The next meeting will be August 7 at the regular time and will celebrate 10 years of DFA-OC.
In lieu of the July 3 meeting, DFA-OC members can help decorate the Democratic Party float for the 4^th of July parade in Huntington Beach. If you want to help, please contact Rosalind Freeman at rfreewoman@isp.com. See you in August to celebrate!

Jul 4 Thursday 9am-noon, Huntington Beach: MFSO, VFP and Supporters marching 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, which 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 will be running a shuttle between the Seacliff Village Shopping Center and the parade staging area. Shortly before the parade date, we will send out an email later with details on the shuttle, but for now we plan to be in front of the Starbucks in the shopping Center.
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 Goldenwest St. SW 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.
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

Jul 4 Thursday 10am, Lake Forest: Moms Across America March to raise awareness about GMOs @ El Toro High School, 25255 Toledo Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630
There is an informational meeting Alicia and Mom will attend on Tuesday, June 25 where they will get all the details, then will update everyone. Parade starts promptly at 10:00 am. We will check out the location and let you know best meet up spot for about 9:30

Jul 4 Thursday 5-9:30pm, Fullerton: Join the Democrats of North OC as we celebrate our Country's 237^th Independence Day at the DNOC Voter Registration booth as part of the City of Fullerton's 4th of July Festival and Fireworks Show! The admission is free, and there are several local free parking areas. There will be music and food booths and a fun time for all. The address is: Fullerton High School Stadium, at the corner of Lemon and Berkeley. Contact: Pete Anderson, petedem04@gmail.com

Jul 5 Friday 8:30pm, Lake Forest: South County OC NORML meeting @ Fuddruckers on El Toro and Raymond
If you happen to purchase any food please let the cashier know you are part of our group so that we may receive a portion of the sales. At this meeting we will discuss current situation in Orange County, pending legislation and the plan for the upcoming rallies.

Jul 6 Saturday noon, Santa Ana: OC Industrial Workers of the World Monthly Branch Meeting @ 316 South Cypress Ave, Santa Ana, CA

Jul 6 Saturday 1:30pm, Irvine: Humanism in History of Western Philosophy @ Irvine Ranch Water District - Community Meeting Room, 15500 Sand Canyon Ave.
Juan Bernal, Ph.D. in philosophy and long-time humanist, will do a power point presentation on the appearance of humanism in western history. As usual our program allows for a Q&A period following the presentation. meetup.com/OCHumanists/events/102667632

Jul 6 Saturday 2pm, Santa Ana: OC IWW Book Club @ 316 South Cypress Ave, Santa Ana, CA
for the first book of the OC IWW books club we will read Wobblies and Zapatistas: Conversations on Anarchism, Marxism and Radical History. You can purchase the book from AK or PM Press. It has also been noted that you can find PDF copies of the text online. Below is a link to a lecture from one of the authors, Andrej Grubacic, gave on this text. Spend whatever time can you watching the lecture to discuss at the next book club meeting. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjPJmwx9Jd0 Let's read the first half of Part One, from the Forward to Intellectuals and Accompaniment stopping on page 57.

Jul 6 Saturday 2-6pm, Laguna Beach: OC NORML Beach Rally on the grass across from the intersection of Laguna Canyon and PCH.
At the last meeting we chose to keep with one theme, the group decided on marijuana as a states right issue. The choice of rally topics also coincides with local Rep. Dana Rohrbacher's bill HR 1523 The Protect States Marijuana Rights Act. We have had 30 professional signs made and ordered hundreds of marijuana lei necklaces for participants. We need volunteers to help hold signs and pass out literature and necklaces

[moved] Jul 7 (~~1^st~~ Sunday) 7:30-5pm, Huntington Beach: Arlington West moved to July 14 this month

Jul 7 Sunday 12:30-4:30pm, 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 7 Sunday 2-3pm, Irvine: Jason Leopold @ Irvine Ranch Water District - Community Meeting Center, 15500 Sand Canyon Ave.
Formerly lead investigative reporter for truthout.org, currently a contributor to Al Jazeera Mr. Leopold has recently visited the prison at Guantanamo and reported on the hunger strike there. Over the years, he has written important reports on BP, Enron, the Bush Administration torture polices, and "anti-terror" activities. Needless to say, he'll have some stories to tell. Awards for journalistic excellence include: 2004-2005-2011. Project Censored 25 top under-reported stories 2008. Thomas Jefferson award from the Military Religious Freedom Foundation

Jul 7 Sunday 7pm, Long Beach: Conscious Cinema proudly presents: Escape From Affluenza a film by Vivia Boe and John de Graaf @ Hellada Art Center, 117 Linden Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802, (562)435-5232
Hosted by Wanda Urbanska Do you remember the 90s? Bill Clinton was president, and an economic boom was in full swing. A clever advertising campaign for an upscale perfume brand led to people painting their door red. Amid all this affluence, people were finding (once again) that money doesn't make you happy, and were adopting voluntary simplicity to improve their lives and reduce their negative impact on the planet. Now, as we face dire economic times, people are being forced to scale down and make changes in their spending habits. Are there similarities, and what can we learn from buying less things and managing our time? "Escape From Affluenza" was made in a different time, but it is relevant today. This movie shows how some Americans are declaring their independence from stuff! Featured Speaker: Donna Marykwas, Ph.D., founder and executive director of Long Beach Grows, whose mission is to promote green, healthy, sustainable urban agriculture in Long Beach, CA. Donna will be speaking about green agriculture as it relates to simplifying and improving quality of life by people in the community working to grow and harvest food together. Donation: $5.00 For parking info, go to www.hellada.us/ www.consciouscinema.webs.com Conscious Cinema: Without Awareness, There Can Be No Peace

Jul 9 Tuesday 11:30am, Orange: We Want a Vote on Citizenship Rally @ CA Republican Headquarters, 1800 W. Katella Avenue, Suite 210
We are making progress in the fight for commonsense immigration reform. Recently the U.S. Senate passed comprehensive immigration legislation with a pathway to citizenship. Now the bill moves to the Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives. We need to let them know we want a vote on citizenship this summer.

Jul 9 Tuesday 2-3:30pm, Santa Ana: OC Immigration Coalition meeting @ SEIU 721, 1651 E. 4th Street (corner of 4th and Lyon) Suite 120
If you have any agenda items or announcements that you would like to add to our agenda, please email contact@ocimmigrationcoalition.org ocimmigrationcoalition.org

Jul 9 Tuesday 7pm, Brea: PDA North OC Meeting @ Lascari's Restaurant - 1060 E. Imperial Hwy.
RSVP, map and directions: hq-salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/1987/p/salsa/event/common/public/index.sjs?event_KEY=72479 6:30 PM Social Time 7:00 PM Meeting Starts Our Agenda: * Discussion of the Educate Congress Letter Drop for July * HR 1000 Humphrey-Hawkins 21st Century Full Employment and Training Act and * HR 1579-The Inclusive prosperity Act (or Robin Hood Tax/Financial Speculation Tax) * Guest speaker: Ida MacMurray * Topic: Ed Royce legislation which may damage our Credit Unions * Announcements/Upcoming Events

Jul 10 Wednesday 6:30pm, Irvine: OC Lavender Bar Association Third Anniversary Party Event features special performance by Elaine Gibbs & The Smart Jazz Execs starting members of the bench and bar and honors Bryan Cave, Family Equality Council and Justice David Thompson, California Court of Appeal. The 2013 M. Katherine Darmer Equality Scholarship Recipient will also be announced. Tickets are $45; $15 for students. RSVP at http://oclba-34danniversaryparty.eventbrite.com. To learn more and join, visit www.oclba.org. Location: The Sky Garden at the Michelson Building, 3161 Michelson Drive Irvine.

Jul 10 Wednesday 7pm, Santa Ana: OC Young Democrats Monthly Meeting and Mixer @ Bistro 400, 400 W. 4th St.
The summer is heating up and so is the topic of District Elections in Anaheim. We've discussed our support at previous meetings for equal representation for all. The Anaheim City Council majority took a position yesterday to reject the voices of their community for elections by council districts. Read the Voice of OC article here. Join us Wednesday to learn more and how you can get involved. We'll also be discussing volunteer opportunities at the upcoming Orange County Fair. We'll be assisting the Democratic Party of Orange County in voter registration. Volunteer a few hours and then stay to enjoy the fair! Get more information and signup at the meeting.

Jul 11 Thursday 6:30-8:30pm, Orange: OC May Day Coalition meeting @ SEIU-USWW, 1936 West Chapman Ave ocmdc.org

Jul 11 Thursday 7pm, Santa Ana: Ecofeminism & Social Justice Community Reading Group @ Jack Fisher Park, 2501 N. Flower Street
Are you interested in feminism, social justice, animal rights/veganism, and environmentalism? Join us at our next meeting! This is a safe and supportive space. We will discover, grow, and learn from each other. People of all backgrounds, genders, and ages are welcome. This is FREE.
We will discuss Vandana Shiva's book "Earth Democracy: Justice, Sustainability, and Peace". Contact Stacy (see below) if you need help locating or purchasing the book. We will meet in the park by the fire pit
Questions? E-mail or call Stacy - stacylee1970@yahoo.com or (714) 595-7589

Jul 12 Friday 7pm, Irvine: Screening of My So-Called Enemy @ Peace in Motion Café 4139 Campus Dr.
goodhappens.org/events/peace-motion-caf-movie-night-presents-my-so-called-enemy-2013-07-12 Spanning seven years, My So-Called Enemy follows six Palestinian and Israeli teenage girls committed to justice and mutual understanding as the conflict continues to rage in their homeland, after participating in a women's leadership program in the U.S. called Building Bridges for Peace. This heart and mind-opening film from Emmy Award-winning director Lisa Gossels (The Children of Chabannes), documents how the young women's transformative experience, of knowing their "enemies" as human beings, meets with the realities of their lives back home in the Middle East. Through the coming-of-age narratives of Adi, Gal, Hanin, Inas, Rawan and Rezan, we see how creating relationships across personal, political and physical borders is a first step towards resolving conflict. MY SO-CALLED ENEMY presents the complexities of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict through a human lens - and the possibility and hope that come from listening to each other's stories.

Jul 12 Friday 7pm, Anaheim: Program for Progressives: "The other Son" @ Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim, 511 S. Harbor Blvd.
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.

Jul 13 Saturday 9am-2pm, Santa Ana: Esculita @ OC Catholic Worker, 316 Cypress Ave.
Please RSVP if you plan on coming to know how much food to prepare for. Agenda 9:00-9:30 Breakfast 9:30-935 Welcome and Overview of the day's agenda 9:35-9:45 International Esculita 9:45-10:45 Security Culture (Physical and Virtual) 10:45-11:00 Break 11:00-12:00 Sovereign Debt and International Finance 12:00-12:30 Lunch 12:30-1:30 Sunshine Ordinance in Other Countries 1:30-1:45 Coordinate next session date and time 1:45-2:00 Clean up

Jul 13 (2^nd 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

Jul 13 Saturday 11am-4pm, Laguna Niguel: Picnic with Democrats sponsored by South OC Democratic Club and the Canyon Democrats. @ Laguna Niguel Regional Park, Shelter 4, 28241La Paz Road.
Meet local elected Democrats and candidates running in 2014, old friends and new ones. Includes catered buffet lunch (at noon) and soft drinks. Cost is $30 per person and $10 for 12 and under. Make check payable to SOCDC and mail to PO Box 7294, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624 or pay at https://secuire.actblue.com/page/annualpicnic. RSVP by July 7 and contact Walt Lawson at 949/837-8726 for more info.

Jul 13 Saturday noon-2pm, Irvine: 350.org OC Chapter Meeting @ Center for Living Peace, 4139 Campus Dr.
3rd official Meeting of the 350.org OC Chapter. At this meeting we will brainstorm, select, and begin initial planning of our first major projects over the summer. This summer is going to be a real eye opener for many and we have an opportunity to capture the attention of OC citizens regarding this issue. See you there!

Jul 13 Saturday 2:30pm, Irvine: MoveOn: Gasland Part II Movie Party @ Kate's house civic.moveon.org/event/gasland2/139100
MoveOn members are gathering in living rooms and community spaces across the country to watch the brand new documentary Gasland Part II by Oscar-nominated director Josh Fox. Gasland Part II pulls back the curtain on the fracking industry that's threatening our water, our air, our communities, and our climate-and shows how a grassroots movement is fighting back. Can you join us at a movie party in Irvine to watch Gasland Part II and then strategize for how to protect our communities from fracking?

Jul 13 Saturday 4:30-9pm, Long Beach: Fiesta de Paz and 2013 Peacemaker Awards with The Long Beach Area Peace Network to celebrate and honor Peacemakers making a difference in our community. Recipients include Jack Engberg, Peacemaker of the Year, Jack Finley, Lifetime Achievement Award, Michaela Salatino, Rising Star Award, Louis Robles, Special Lifetime Service Award. Festivities include Fiesta dinner, music and dancing, surprise guests and great conversation. Some sponsored tickets available. Admission: $15 donation in advance & $20 at the door. Contact Naida Tushnet with questions at naidatushnet62@verizon.net. Tickets available through Paypal online at www.lbapn.org. Location: Bixby Village Club House, 5951 Bixby Village Dr., Long Beach CA 90803 (near 7th and PCH).

Jul 13 Saturday 6pm, Irvine: Reclaim Democracy meeting "Thrive" @ Irvine Ranch Water District New Community Room, 15500 Sand Canyon Ave.
THRIVE is a Must-See documentary for everyone interested in 'What's really happening' now, and 'What we can do in order to "Thrive"' as people here on Earth. I think you may have heard of "THRIVE" recently on talk radio shows on KPFK 90.7, so this is your chance to see it sooner rather than later. I feel this is the most important DVD-doc of the year, and it is very well done, with stunning visuals, by Foster Gamble (young scion of the Proctor-Gamble family). The ideas are very controversial, but evidence is well documented, linking together sacred geometry in ancient civilizations, crop circles, ET space flight, Energy producing inventions, and suppression of alternative Energy by the vested interests of established Petrochemical-energy corporations and Old-money families. There are lots of ideas on what we can do to overcome the 0.1% Big-money's control over our media and government, regarding the challenges of implementing alternative ENERGY, and reclaiming control over our lives so that we may positively "THRIVE", not "just get by". After this 2.2 hr movie, we will have a lively discussion, and everyone is welcome to participate, as always. Bring a healthy snack to share, we will provide hot and cold drinks. Join us for a fascinating film and a lively discussion.
6:00 PM: Gathering, chatting and munching. 6:30 PM: "Thrive" with Foster Gamble 8:45 PM: Discussion

Jul 14 (1^st Sunday) 7:30am-5pm, Huntington Beach: Military Families Speak Out and Veterans For Peace will again be setting up the Arlington West Display on the sands of Huntington Beach at 6th Street. We hope we can have your help to set up the display in the morning and dismantle it in the evening. If your schedule doesn't permit helping, please consider coming by to visit. Volunteers meet at the beach (6th Street north of the pier) at 7:30AM to help unload the trailer and setup the crosses and other material, and/or come by 4:00PM to help take it down and put it away. Please let us know if you are coming this Sunday by emailing ocvfpaw@gmail.com, but you, of course, are most welcome without replying first.

Jul 14 Sunday) 2:45pm, Fullerton: MoveOn: Gasland Part II Movie Party @ Nelson Home, Fullerton, CA 92831
Josh Fox's first film, Gasland, started a nationwide controversy three years ago. Next Sunday, July 14th you have the chance to view his second film on this topic, Gasland Part II. Josh has said "The first film was about people lighting their water on fire. Gasland Part II is about our government lighting our democracy on fire" Come watch Gasland Part II and learn what fracking is doing to our environment and what you can do about it. If you are able, bring a food dish to share during the discussion to follow the movie. Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is the process of injecting a pressurized mixture of water, sand and chemicals down a drilled well, causing layers of rock deep in the earth to crack and release natural gas. (Natural gas is methane. When released into the atmosphere it is 20 times more effective than carbon dioxide at causing global warming.) [The movie starts at 3PM on HBO so please be prompt] sign up here: civic.moveon.org/event/gasland2/138885

Jul 14 Sunday 3-5pm, Tustin: OC Global Warming Committee Meeting @ REI, 2962 El Camino Real, Tustin. We meet in the Community Meeting Room inside the store meetup.com/Irvine-Global-Warming-Group/events/126009882

Jul 14 Sunday 3pm, Irvine: Animal Protection & Rescue League Potluck and Movie @ IRWD Duck Club, 15 Riparian View
Movie TBA

Jul 15 Monday 8-9:30am, Newport Beach: Protest Rep. Goodlatte @ 1221 West Coast Highway Newport Beach, CA 92663 (In front of Balboa Bay Club and Resort)
Rep. Goodlatte (R-VA), the Chair for the House Judiciary Committee has been standing in the way of Immigration Reform with a path to citizenship. Time after time, he has gone against workers, families and a path to citizenship-- all the while promoting E-verify, self-deportation and the Millionaire (EB-5) Visa Program. This Monday, he will be in Newport Beach speaking at EB-5 Visa event. Let's send him a strong message: A Path to Citizenship for all 11 million, for love of family, not for love of money!
Sponsored by Labor and Community Groups. For information please contact xcorpeno@chirla.org

Jul 15 Monday 7-10:30pm, Fullerton: Police Oversight Proposal Committee @ Fullerton Public Library, 353 W. Commonwealth Ave.
Join POPC in the Osborne Auditorium, downstairs at the Library, to catch up on the current status of Civilian Police Oversight for Fullerton.

Jul 15 Monday 7:30-9pm, Orange: CA Clean Money Campaign OC Working Group Meeting @ 144 S. Sage Hills Road
RSVP to OC-info@caclean.org or 949-429-9877 https://www.facebook.com/CAcleanmoney

Jul 16 Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm, Fullerton: Immigration reform phone bank my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gskttj

Jul 16 (3^rd Tuesday) 7:30pm, Irvine: Cousins Club of OC Vicki Tamoush, the founder of Interfaith Witnesses, will speak to us about how this group witnesses against Islamaphobia. She has invited other members of the group to share their experiences. Discussion will follow. Please join us. The address is 15500 Sand Canyon ave, 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 stated 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 2013 if you have not already paid.

Jul 16 Tuesday 8pm, Santa Ana: Vigil for Trayvon Martin @ Sasscer Park, 502 W. Santa Ana Blvd. (See also Jul 18)

Jul 18 Thursday noon, Garden Grove: celebrate the 48th anniversary of Medicare with some "street heat" @ District Office Rep. Loretta Sanchez, 12397 Lewis St, Suite 101, Garden Grove 92840
Medicare Anniversary Action to get Rep. Loretta Sanchez to once again co-sponsor HR 676, the National Medicare for All Act. Please RSVP Here

Jul 18 Thursday 2pm, Laguna Woods: Concerned Citizens Free Summer Film, "The Secret of the Seven Sisters" @ Clubhouse 1, Main Lounge.
(See also Aug 15)

Jul 18 Thursday 6-8pm, Santa Ana: Protest in support for Travyon Martin @ 1104 S Bristol St, corner of McFadden Ave
Protest in support for Travyon Martin and against this racist system. Corner of Mcfadden and Bristol. Bring signs, banners, noise makers and people. (See also Jul 16)

Jul 18 Thursday 6-9pm, Irvine: OC Green Drinks @ Paul Martin's American Grill, 31 Fortune Dr
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

Jul 19-21 Friday 4pm-Sunday noon, Costa Mesa: CADEM E-Board meetings @ Hilton Orange County, 3050 Bristol St. http://www.cadem.org/resources/calendar?id=0005

Jul 19 Friday 5:30pm, Costa Mesa: CDC Caucus @ Hilton Orange County, 3050 Bristol St.
Agenda (Proposed) 1. Call to Order: Henry Vandermeir 2. President's Welcoming Message: Henry 3. Candidates and Elected Officer Presentations 4. Special Guest Speaker: Donald Craig, Orange County NAACP Trayvon Martin Trial 5. President's Statement and Report: Henry 6. Introduction of CDC Officers and Reports 7. Restructuring the CDC: Steve Cummings and Henry Consider Changes to Structure Consider Corresponding Amendments to Constitution/Bylaws Schedule Constitutional Convention 8. Other Business 9. Adjourn: Henry

Jul 20 Saturday 1-4pm, Orange: OC Equality Coalition Membership Mixer @ Tolan's Lovely Home, 702 N Milford St Orange, CA 92867
This will be our second event dedicated solely to you, our members, since we came up with the idea in January. We want you to come and talk with us about what we're doing, what your concerns are, and how to get involved with these cool things we are doing like LGBT school compliance and LGBT immigration advocacy. If that isn't enough, Tolan throws a great party (so much so that her fiance only lets her do it a few times a year) so join in while you can. Food and refreshments will be provided. Drinks will be served but please consider BYOBing it so that we can mix and match. The more the merrier! This event is for OCEC members and supporters. No contribution is required for entry but donations to pursue our work are greatly appreciated.

Jul 20 Saturday 2-4pm, Laguna Woods: The Truth about Hemp & Marijuana Prohibition, It's Time for a Conversation. @ Clubhouse 2, 24112 Moulton Parkway
Join Senior NORML Women's Alliance to hear from four speakers, Retired Orange County Judge James Gray (author of "Why our Drug Laws Have Failed and What We Can Do About It"); Anna T Boyce RN (California Senior Legislature Representative and co-author of Prop. 215); William Britt (founder of Assoc. of Patient Advocates); Lanny Swerdlow RN, LNC (Founder of Medical Marijuana Support Group). Bring friends and family with you.

Jul 20 Saturday 3-5:30pm, San Juan Capistrano: Gasland Part II @ Joanna's house, 32302 Alipaz St., Spc.
OCGlobalWarmingCommittee/events/130398942

Jul 20 Saturday 6:30-8:30pm, Costa Mesa: Lifting The Orange Curtain Reception @ Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa, Fountain Terrace Room 3050 Bristol St
Tickets: $25.00, Sponsorship opportunities also available. secure.actblue.com/page/ocreception Questions? Email nick@ocdemocrats.org or call (714)835-5158

Jul 21 Sunday 1pm, Anaheim: 1 Year After Anaheim: Unity March Against Police Brutality @ Little People's Park, E Santa Ana St., between Harbor and Anaheim Blvds
On July 21, 2012 Anaheim police murdered Manuel Diaz while he was surrendering and following police orders. He was shot in the head in front of his community. In response to the outrageous (and common) murder, community members began peaceful gathering outside their homes. The Anaheim police responded with extreme violence, unleashing attack dogs and shooting life-threatening munitions on babies, small children, elderly and everybody in range.
The video of the cowardly attack was quickly seen by millions worldwide, sparking emergency protests at the Anaheim Police Headquarters. On July 22, the Anaheim police murdered Joel Acevedo, further stoking the anger in the community. In the following days, thousands of people rose up against the scourge of police violence. Historic protests shook Anaheim for days. Though ultimately the city heavily militarized the police to repress the movement with violence and intimidation, it brought the struggle against police brutality to a national stage, and laid the foundations for future struggle.

Jul 21 Sunday 3pm, Fullerton: MoveOn Council Meeting pol.moveon.org/event/meeting/139275
Do you think corporations have too much power over our government? Since the Citizens United Decision, they can spend as much money as they want getting the candidates they want elected. Once their guys and gals are in office they get one sweetheart deal after another, making money hand over fist, and taking it out of your pockets, or polluting the air and water you and your children have to breathe and drink. This is not a healthy situation. We will be having a Council meeting this Sunday to discuss how our council can help get the California Disclose Act passed. The California Clean Money Coalition has an excellent phone system that we can use to make phone calls to constituents of the key committee members. Or we could send out mailers or come up with some other imaginative action. Also, we could form a carpool of our members to go up to Sacramento for the August 13th committee meeting. That was the type of action that helped get this bill through the Senate! We will also run through TPP-101: What you need to know about the next big trade agreement before it ruins America. So join us this Sunday, July 21st at 3:00 PM at Barb Nelson's house, 1411 Melody Lane, Fullerton, CA 92831. This will be a concise discussion of what we need to do by August 18th, so we won't take time to have a potluck, so just bring a light snack to share. Please click on this link to sign up for the meeting.

Jul 21 Sunday 4-6pm, Irvine: Friends of OC Detainees orientation @ Orange County Friends Meeting, 2091 Business Center Drive, Suite 100 endisolation.org/friendsofocdetainees

Jul 22 Monday 9-11am, Santa Ana: Justice for Jesús Arturo Aguirre PROTEST AT THE DA'S OFFICE @ 401 Civic Center Dr
As a victim of the prison industrial complex, Jesús Arturo Aguirre was sentenced to life in prison at age 16, during a devious trial based on intimidation and the exaggeration of the facts. He was convicted of eight charges that had to do with a personal dispute between two other people resulting in a minor injury. Nevertheless, for being part of the same social network, Jesús was found to be the only suspect of this quarrel.
For more info: Jesús Aguirre, Sr. (323)646-1080 or facebook: "Jesus A Aguirre", "Colectivo Tonantzin"

Jul 22-26 Monday-Friday 9am-7:15pm, Irvine: 3rd annual seminar series on "Empowering Sustainability: Connecting Leaders, Fostering Engagement" @ UCI EDUCATION Building (Berkeley Place), Rm 1111
Empowering Sustainability is an initiative at the University of California, Irvine, dedicated to: 1) connecting sustainability leaders (fellows) across generations, countries, and disciplines through the exchange of ideas and experiences related to all aspects of sustainability; and 2) fostering engagement and research on the ground through the collaboration among fellows and like-minded organizations worldwide. For more information on this initiative, please visit >here see agenda for daily schedules This event is free and open to the public. Attendance at individual sessions is welcome.

Jul 22 Monday 6:30pm, Anaheim: Justice for Joel Acevedo Vigil at Guinida Lane
1 year anniversary of his death

Jul 23 Tuesday 2-3:30pm, Santa Ana: OC Immigration Coalition meeting @ SEIU 721, 1651 E. 4th Street (corner of 4th and Lyon) Suite 120
If you have any agenda items or announcements that you would like to add to our agenda, please email contact@ocimmigrationcoalition.org ocimmigrationcoalition.org

Jul 23 Tuesday 5pm, Anaheim: Justice in Anaheim @ 200 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Protest & City Council meeting

Jul 23 (4^rd Tuesday) 5:30-7pm, Orange: Peace Vigil by MFSO and CODEPINK The Orange Circle at the intersection of Glassell St and Chapman Ave.
As many of you know, after our monthly vigil at the Traffic Circle in Orange, most of us meet for a little "down time and socialization" at Watson's Drug Store. The Orange County Peace Coalition has requested that we change our regularly held vigil, (the third Tuesday of the month), to a time when they have their regularly scheduled OCPC meetings. The idea would be to combine the two activities, (many of us go to OCPC meetings and the vigil). This means that instead of socializing after the vigil, the OCPC meetings would be held at Watsons Drugs at 7pm. This might help us have more people at our vigil if OCPC members will just come a little earlier. We hope that you will join us at the Traffic Circle on the 4th Tuesday of this month starting at 5:30. At 7pm we are all invited to join the OCPC meeting which will be held right after the vigil at Watson's Diner- just around the corner beginning at 7pm. hope you will join us at our monthly MFSO/ Code Pink vigil. Please encourage everyone to come; there is a lot of traffic so it's well worth the time. Come help us get the word out that we demand an end to the war in Afghanistan NOW - 2014 is a full 2 years away and we will not stand by silently.. We have signs, but please bring your own if you have one.

Jul 23 Tuesday 6pm, Laguna Woods: Immigration Reform Phonebank @ Clubhouse 7
We will be calling residents of Orange County to ask them to contact their Congressmen to help pass Immigration Reform. Scripts and 20 phone lines will be provided by the ACLU, but feel free to bring your own cell phone. We will be there until 9 p.m., but if you can't stay the whole time, that's fine and if you can't get there at 6 p.m., come whenever you can. If you'd like to be part of making history happen, join us on Tuesday, July 23 at 6 p.m. in Clubhouse 7. Just respond to this e-mail or call Susan at 855-6965, so that we know how many people to expect.

Jul 23 Tuesday 6-9pm, Irvine: NAACP-OC Trayvon Martin Town Hall meeting @ Christ Our Redeemer AME Church, 46 Maxwell
Contact: drcraig1955@gmail.com 714-325-0103

Jul 23 Tuesday 7pm, Santa Ana: DPOC Disability Caucus @ DPOC Headquarters - 200 Main St (Mezzanine)
If you have never been there before, park in back of the building. If the back door to the building is locked, there are outer stairs leading up to the mezzanine. If you need assistance, call me and we'll come down open the door and the elevator for you. Craig J. Beauchamp, Esq. (949) 689-9709 cell (949)269-6421 Fax legallycraig@yahoo.com

Jul 23 Tuesday 7-9pm, Laguna Niguel: OC Time Bank General Meeting @ Corner Bakery, 27221 LaPaz Road #K
meetup.com/octimebank/events/126646762 Come out and meet other time bank members, make connections, and find out what help and services others are willing to offer or requesting, and get a short tour of the new website/software. **Earn 2 time dollar/hours for attending this meeting **Earn 1 time dollar/hour for bringing a non-member 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 octimebank.webs.com (949) 4-TIME-OC or (949) 484-6362

Jul 23 (4^th Tuesday) 7-9pm, Orange: OC Peace Coalition general meeting ocpeace.org @ Watson Drugs and Soda Fountain, 116 E Chapman Ave (After Circle Vigil)
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 Wednesday 5:30pm, Fountain Valley: important meeting at the OCWD on Poseidon Desalination Project @ 18700 Ward Street http://www.ocwd.com/DirectionsandMap.aspx
the Water Issues Committee of the Orange County Water District (OCWD) directed OCWD staff to prepare all necessary information for the OCWD board to consider purchasing the FULL CAPACITY of the Poseidon Desalination project. This is happening because the cities and smaller water districts are not signing up to purchase the water as Poseidon had planned. Poseidon is making an end run around the water suppliers by attempting to have OCWD (an agency that manages groundwater) act as the middleman and force their water on the cities/smaller districts. Not only is this a sneaky trick on Poseidons part, but if they get away with it Poseidon will be able to go to the Coastal Commission and say that the full capacity of their project has been spoken for, greatly enhancing their chance of getting a Coastal Development Permit from the Commission.

Jul 24 Tuesday 6:30-8:45pm, Fountain Valley: Democratic Club of West OC Summer Party @ Green Valley 17250 Los Jardines West
Please join us on Wednesday, July 24, for our annual summer fundraiser to help support the next election cycle. Doors open at 6:30 pm/dinner buffet at 7:00 pm. We offer a Taco Night with a special guest speaker from the ACLU to offer an analysis of the 2012-13 Supreme Court decisions. Enjoy an evening with good food, with good friends and stimulating discussion. Suggested donation is $18 if you reserve by July 20th - $25 at the door. Reserve on line at http://www.demclubofwestoc.org/ or mail check to DCWOC, Taco Night, P.O. Box 20036, Fountain Valley, CA 92728. We will collect canned goods for Second Harvest Food Bank and new socks and underwear for the O.C. Rescue Mission.

Jul 25 Thursday 11am, Anaheim: Come support the Dream 9 @ at USCIS's office, 1585 S. Manchester Ave.
Come show your support at a public rally/ press conference as these families struggle to reunify with their loved ones, now being held at Eloy Detention prison, where they are organizing fellow detainees to expose abuses and begin public campaigns to stop deportations and more family separation. For more info. call Benito @ 240.988.1905 #BringtheHome Bit.ly/bthdream

Jul 25 Thursday 6:30-8:30pm, Orange: OC May Day Coalition meeting @ SEIU-USWW, 1936 West Chapman Ave ocmdc.org

Jul 25 Thursday 7pm, Rancho Santa Margarita: Sin By Silence in our summer documentary series "Under the Stars". Filmmaker and domestic violence champion Brenda Clubine will be with us. sarah4hope.org/SARAH4Hope/Sin_By_Silence.html

Jul 25 Thursday 7pm, Irvine: NO Amnesty International group 178 Meeting in July http://www.aiusaoc.org/irvine/meetings.html
Group 178 (Irvine) will not have a group meeting in July 2013. The group coordinator is on vacation. We WILL have a group meeting on the last Thursday of August 2013. I hope you are enjoying your summer! You can do Amnesty international actions for July at this link: http://www.amnestyusa.org/get-involved/take-action-now

Jul 26 Friday 10am-4:30pm, Anaheim->Vista: CPWU Birthday Rally and Barbecue to Save the Post Office @ Office of Rep. Darrell Issa, 1800 Thibodo Rd., Suite 310, Vista CA 92081
Community and Postal Workers United cpwunited.com We are leaving on a bus from the SWCAL office at 1251 N Tustin Ave, Anaheim, CA 92807 at 10 am on Friday July 26th. We will return to our union office at 4:30 p.m. We will bring enough lunches,refreshments, signs, banners, bullhorns, 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. Contact: Kevin Cole 714-396-1073 kcoleartblake@yahoo.com

Jul 26 Friday 5:30pm/7pm, Costa Mesa/Santa Ana: Blackfish - Dinner and Movie Night
5:30 dinner at Mother India - an Indian Restaurant which has vegan options - 688 Baker St. Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Movie at 7:00PM BLACKFISH (PG-13) 1561 W Sunflower Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704

Jul 27 Saturday 9-11am, Laguna Hills: Healthcare Reform & Small Business Town Hall @ Laguna Hills Community Center, 25555 Alicia Pkwy
California's Assembly members Diane Harkey (R-73) & Don Wagner (R-68) will be hosting a town hall meeting to discuss what is required of small business owners under the Affordable Care Act (ACA - aka "ObamaCare") and how to navigate the SHOP exchanges plus a review of the timeline for implementation of ACA. Lets be there to keep them honest.

Jul 27 Saturday 9am-2pm, Santa Ana: OCCCO Leadership Training @ Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 1100 S Center
Enriching communities through putting faith into action, leadership development and community engagement. Light refreshments light , lunch, translation and childcare will be provided For more information and to RSVP please contact Minerva S. Gomez: 714-612-5028 or Andrew Hausermann 714-931-6041

Jul 27 Saturday 10am-noon, Santa Ana: Council of Clubs @ DPOC Headquarter, 200 N. Main Street, Mezzanine

Jul 27 Saturday 10am-noon, Irvine: UNA-USA "Coffee Talk" - Professor Cecelia Lynch: "Humanitarian Work and the U.N." @ Irvine Heritage Library, 14361 Yale Ave.
The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) begin a new era of cooperation following recent Geneva talks.

Jun 28 Sunday 3pm, Irvine: Democratic Club of Greater Irvine @ Rancho Senior Center, 3 Ethel Coplen Way
This is PK Wong. I'm the Chair of the new Democratic Club of Irvine. With all the great progressive energy in Irvine, I thought you might be interested in the new Democratic Club of Greater Irvine. We think this club has the potential to energize and engage a much broader segment of Irvine Democrats than has ever come together before. That is our goal. SPEAKERS: Henry Vandermeir, Chair of the Democratic Party of Orange County Larry Agran, City of Irvine Councilmember Henry will be discussing the DPOC's plans for the County, and Larry will be focusing on issues in Irvine.

Jul 28 Sunday 7-8:30pm, Irvine: Justice for Trayvon/End Racism Now! Rally & Vigil @ Alton & Culver
Please join us as we speak out against injustice and advocate to end discrimination in our country. Bring signs, candles and everyone you know. Sponsored by Irvine United Congregational Church

Jul 29 Monday 7-10:30pm, Fullerton: Police Oversight Proposal Committee @ Fullerton Public Library, 353 W. Commonwealth Ave.
Continue discussion in preparation for August 20 Fullerton City Council meeting, where police oversight will be on the agenda. Meeting location at the Conference Center attached to the library.

Jul 30 Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm, Costa Mesa: Costa Mesa Democratic Club Kickoff Event! Make a difference. Come celebrate the formation of the Costa Mesa Democratic Club. Music, refreshments, great conversation and introductions of prominent people from Orange County and Costa Mesa. Join a group of like-minded people! Be informed, get involved, make a difference. Location: Creative Outlet Studios, 2035 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa CA 92627 (behind Carpetland).

Jul 30 Tuesday 7pm, Irvine: PDA OC Chapter GENERAL MEETING @ Home of Melissa, Michael, and Max Fox, 49 Bolinas
INTRODUCTIONS
NATIONAL "Change Makes Change!" Reports: EDUCATE CONGRESS=Inclusive Prosperity Act/RHT, HR 676 Single Payer, HH bill IOTs {EWO, HCHR, SGW, ECR, CFTE, ESJ} Working Grps {ERA, EMI} www.pdamerica.org, www.pdacommunity.org
REGIONAL CDP EBoard Meeting Debrief SB 52 Calif Disclose Act update Campaign for a Healthy Calif (Single Payer) report Anti-Nuclear Anti-Fracking reports
LOCAL PDA North OC Chapter Report 2ND TUES Candidates!!! DPOC, Dem Clubs, CHC-OC, Coffee/Discussion Groups, DFA, MoveOn, OFA, Issues Groups, OC Prog Summit, Occupy, Actions, Announcements, Irvine Matters, and … WEEKLY ORANGE COUNTY PROGRESSIVE Zimmerman Trial Demos/Events
OPEN DISCUSSION NEXT MEETING THURSDAY 8/29 7PM
Dr Bill Honigman c: 949-246-6283

[canceled] Jul 31 Wednesday 5-8pm, Irvine: 350.org Poster Party @ Panera Bread, 3988 Barranca Pkwy, Barranca & Culver
Why: Have fun, create art and posters for our Peace Demonstration planned for August 1st

Jul 31 Wednesday 6:15-7pm, Costa Mesa: Hunger for Justice Vigil @ at triangle square in Costa Mesa...where the 55 frwy ends on the way to Newport Beach, right across the street from Mothers Market...we are calling for an end to torture in prisons (long term solitary confinement)....see the website hunger for justice (prisoners...). we are doing this form about 6:15 until 7.

Jul 31 Wednesday 6:30-8:30pm, Fountain Valley: 99rise OC Meeting. We should have a few new 99risers for us to meet. And, just like last month, we will focus on organizing actions for the coming month of August. Hope to see you there!

Aug 1 Thursday 7:45-8:30am, Newport Beach: Wake Up! Newport Featuring Robert Braithwaite, President and CEO, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian and Dr. Richard Afable, CEO, Covenant Health Network. @ Newport Beach Public Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., The Friends Room.
Issues include health care reform, population health, technology, the future role of primary care physicians, the future role of hospitals. Free admission, but please make reservations for seating considerations at www.newportbeach.com, psmith@newportbeach.com or Pam at 949/729-4411. Sponsored by Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce.
The OC Coalition of Women's Groups who are fighting for the Reinstatement of Comprehensive Women's Healthcare at Hoag Hospital would like you to join us at the event to show your concern and ask the Hospital to overturn the affiliation with St. Joseph's Hospital and to explain their lack of candor with the community

Aug 1 Thursday 5:30pm, Santa Ana: Candlelight vigil in honor of Kevin Arellano, a 22 year old father killed by the Santa Ana Police.
We will be meeting at McFadden and Harbor by the Mcdonalds where the cops chased and shot Kevin to death who was unarmed. This is the fifth victim of the Santa Ana Police Department this year, the prior four being: Binh Van Nguyen, killed January 11, Jason Hallstrom, killed March 15, Gerardo Ayala, killed May 30th, and Jessica Gonzales, killed June 23rd.

[canceled] Aug 1 Thursday 6-9pm, Tustin: 350.org Peace Demonstration @ Jamboree & El Camino Real (Tustin Markeplace), near the In & Out Burger (See also Jul 31)

Aug 1 Thursday 6-9pm, Fullerton: Join the Democrats of North Orange County (DNOC) at our August 1st meeting. DNOC has invited Charles and Mary Leigh Blek with the Orange County Brady Campaign, Charles serves as the current Chapter President. They will address ways to prevent gun violence. The DNOC meets at the: Sizzler Restaurant, 1401 North Harbor Boulevard, Fullerton; Dinner at 6, Meeting begins at 7. For more information please contact: Linda Gardner, Vice-President 714.397.0148 or linda@heareveryvoice.com

Aug 1 Thursday 6:30pm, Costa Mesa: Greater OC Animal Rights Roundtable @ Happy Family Vegetarian Restaurant, 1400 Bristol Ave
The Greater Orange County Animal Rights Roundtable (GOCART) is dedicated to fostering awareness and discussion of issues concerning animal advocacy and veganism in Orange County and the rest of Southern California. We meet every other month for a casual vegan dinner and an open-forum discussion. Meetings are loosely-structured with a speaker, a basic agenda and a moderator. Our meetings are guided by principles of non-judgment and non-confrontation. There is no charge to attend.

Aug 3 Saturday noon, Santa Ana: OC Industrial Workers of the World Monthly Branch Meeting @ OC Catholic Worker
dues at noon, meeting begins at 12:30pm The Catholic Worker is located at 316 S. Cypress, Santa Ana, CA, and is accessible by OCTA Bus 53, 55, 64, 83, 145, 206, and 462. Street parking is available.

Aug 3 Saturday 1:30pm, Irvine: Forum on the philosophy of Secular Humanism of OC: Alison Lehmann Edwards, Deputy Director of OC Human Relations @ Irvine Ranch Water District - Community Meeting Room, 15500 Sand Canyon Ave
meetup.com/OCHumanists/events/128524072

Aug 4 (1^st Sunday) 7:30am-5pm, Huntington Beach: Military Families Speak Out and Veterans For Peace will again be setting up the Arlington West Display on the sands of Huntington Beach at 6th Street. We hope we can have your help to set up the display in the morning and dismantle it in the evening. If your schedule doesn't permit helping, please consider coming by to visit. Volunteers meet at the beach (6th Street north of the pier) at 7:30AM to help unload the trailer and setup the crosses and other material, and/or come by 4:00PM to help take it down and put it away. Please let us know if you are coming this Sunday by emailing ocvfpaw@gmail.com, but you, of course, are most welcome without replying first.

Aug 4 Sunday noon, Irvine: MoveOn Council Meeting and TPP Training pol.moveon.org/event/meeting/139362
Join us on Sunday, Aug 4 at Noon for another Great Pot Luck at Kate's Place to plan for rallies in LA and OC in solidarity with the March on Washington DC in August to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Dr. King's "I Have A Dream" speech--and call attention to voting rights. We want these to be really large events and will need your help to make this happen--"the Dream Team?!" A really full agenda, we will also be discussing next steps for our Fracking Team--What a great turn out for our showing of the inspiring movie "Gasland 2" Thanks to all who came and participated. We will also discuss TPP. Don't know what this is? You're not alone! Congress has even been left out on these secret "trade" agreements that are slated for Fast Track approval. You'll be totally informed by the end of the afternoon with our video and we'll be ready to move with your great plans for next steps. Finally, sign up to go to Sacramento to lobby our law makers for the Disclose Act--carpools form ing and a place to stay. Be there!

Aug 4 Sunday 2-3pm, Irvine: Patrick Conlon will talk about worker co-ops, the fastest-growing business model in the world. @ Green Party of OC General Meeting, Irvine Ranch Water District Community Meeting Center, 15500 Sand Canyon Ave.
Orange County Green Party County Council meeting is immediately after General Meeting. All attendees are welcome to participate in Green Party business aspects. 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.

Aug 5-9 Monday-Friday 5:45-8:00pm, Orange: Orange Community of Christ. Children's PEACE CAMP. This is a week long event that is free and open to the public. We will be teaching elementary school aged children lessons about inner peace, interpersonal peace, global peace, and ecological peace through games, theme classes, snacks, crafts, and music! On Friday, August 9, the week will culminate in a donation community dinner, craft show, and performance from the children. For more information, please contact Pastor Katie Harmon-McLaughlin (katiehm@cofchristorange.org/1-800-277-0454) or visit our website- www.cofchristorange.org/ 395 S. Tustin St. Orange, CA 92866

Aug 6 Tuesday 2pm, Adelanto: Rally for Reinstatement and the end of ICE-olation! @ 10400 Rancho Rd., Adelanto, CA 92301
Our visitation program, along with our sister programs in Orange County, have been suspended by ICE with no explanation or reason why.
We have been able to make a difference in these men and women's lives with our weekly visits providing comfort and friendships. Friends of Adelanto Detainees is dedicated to ending the isolation of the detainees through visitation and friendship, and so we want reinstatement!!
It's less than 2 hours from my home in Mission Viejo. If you're interested in going, I'm arranging carpools, will leave by noon. Please contact me at jmeslin@cox.net or 858-395-4675.

Aug 6 Tuesday 7:30-9pm, Orange: CA Clean Money Campaign OC Working Group Meeting @ 144 S. Sage Hills Road
Attend the California Clean Money Campaign's meeting of the OC Working Group to learn the current status of SB 52 and how you can help it pass and become law. http://www.yesfairelections.org/contacts/civicrm/event/info?id=501

Aug 7 Wednesday 6:15pm, Costa Mesa: Democracy for America-OC Regular Monthly Meeting with Celebration of 10^th Anniversary. Join us to hear an update on progressive issues, a review and a preview of what's happened and what to expect in the future. We will hear from progressive leaders Melissa Fox, Joe Shaw and Nick Anas. Social hour starts at 6:15, meeting at 7:15. Admission is free; menu is diverse and billing is by table. We meet on the patio, so please dress appropriately. For more information, email dfaoc.comm@gmail.com. See DFA-OC on Facebook. Location: Karl Strauss Brewing Company, 901 South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa 92626.

Aug 9 Friday 7:15pm, Anaheim: Program for Progressives - Community Control of the Police @ UU Church in Anaheim, 511 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim 92805
In the aftermath of controversial incidents involving cops in both Fullerton and Anaheim, local residents have banded together to demand the creation of police oversight committees to monitor law enforcement agencies in both cities. But the goal of establishing them remains as elusive as ever as politicians, police unions, and city bureaucrats do what they can to thwart their creation. JANE RANDS, member of the Fullerton Police Oversight Proposal Committee (https://www.facebook.com/POPC2012), will talk about how a genuine police oversight committee is supposed to organized and will speak about the work her organization has undertaken to establish one in the City of Fullerton. DUANE ROBERTS, Editor & Publisher of the Anaheim Investigator Blog (http://www.anaheiminvestigator.wordpress.com), will address how the City of Anaheim, in an attempt to appease residents concerned about police brutality, are in the process of creating a committee that is weak, toothless, and ineffective--not to mention funded by the cops themselves. This meeting will also explore other strategies used to strengthen community control of the police. More speakers pending. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Snacks at 6:45 p.m. Presentation begins at 7:15 p.m. Discussion to follow. Sponsored by the Social Justice Committee of the UUCA

Aug 10 Saturday 9-11am, Santa Ana: The Status of Energy and Water Resources: Ways to Conserve & Save Money @ Rancho Santiago College Boardroom, 2323 N. Broadway St.
This Saturday, please join me and California Public Utilities Commissioner Catherine J.K. Sandoval for an informative discussion on the current state of energy and water resources in Orange County and Southern California. The event will also feature representatives from local utilities that will discuss energy and water needs along with money-saving conservation tips. To RSVP or for more information, please contact 714-621-0304 or ca46rsvp@mail.house.gov

Aug 10 Saturday 9-11:30am, Santa Ana: Strategic Planning Community Forum: Creating Our Future, Where do we go from here? @ Southwest Senior Center, 2201 West McFadden Ave., Santa Ana 92704.
The City of Santa Ana invites community members to Strategic Planning Community Forum. Together we can plan our city's future. Please let us know we know if you plan to attend. Call 714/647-5200 or email gwoods5@santa-ana.gov.

Aug 10 (2^nd Saturday) 10am-noon, ~~Irvine~~ Costa Mesa: OC Peace Coalition General Meeting @ OC Fairgrounds by our table in the 'free speech zone' (near the Blue Gate).
Come Join the Orange County Peace Coalition at the fair! This month, our monthly Saturday meeting will be at the Orange County Fairgrounds, on Saturday August 10th, by our table in the 'free speech zone.' Come, discuss upcoming events, announce your own peace events, and enjoy a day at the fair. ocpeace.org

Aug 10 Saturday noon-2pm, Tustin: 350.org OC Chapter Meeting @ REI Tustin Market Place (2962 El Camino Real)
To complete preparations for the DoTheMath screening and plan our September/October calendar.

Aug 10 Saturday noon-10pm, Santa Ana: OC Pride Downtown Santa Ana, on Fourth Street, between Broadway and Ross. prideoc.com

Aug 10 Saturday 1-4pm, Laguna Woods: Laguna Woods Democratic Club Third Annual Picnic @ Clubhouse 1, Main Lounge (Indoors).
Potluck, bring a dish, $5 at the door, beverages provided (soft drinks, beer, wine, iced tea, lemonade). Bring a backpack with school supplies for South Orange County Outreach to waive admission. Welcome Wagon, Membership and Volunteer Opportunities available. All Villagers invited. Special guests: The Village Midiots. Call Penny Cline at 714/381-6439 or email her at pjlaguna13@yahoo.com and sign up for a dish to bring. Please bring serving utensils, warming devices with name ID.

Aug 10 Saturday 6-9pm, Santa Ana: Latino LGBT Film Screening Everybody's Got Someone...But Me @ The Yost Theater, 307 N. Spurgeon Street
Come join us as we host the screening of Everybody's Got Someone...But Me, followed by a Q&A with the director, Raul Fuentes. Check out this event happening at the Yost Theater in downtown Santa Ana and visit our booth at the OC Pride festival. Please contact us if you would like to volunteer for this event and be a part of something big! Booth opens at 9 a.m. Please dress to impress. We are looking for individuals who like to interact with the public and let them know something awesome is taking place down the way! info@cinemaculturas.com

[canceled] ~~Aug 10~~ Saturday 6pm, Irvine: NO Reclaim Democracy meeting in August

Aug 11 Sunday 1:30pm, Irvine: Americans United for Separation of Church and State, OC Chapter - The Future of Marriage Equality in California and Across the United States: Unpacking the Supreme Court's Prop 8 and DOMA Decisions. @ Community Room, Irvine Ranch Water District, 15500 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine CA 92618.
Speakers are Andreas J. Meyer, President of Equality California, the largest statewide LGBT advocacy organization in California and founder and President Emeritus of the Orange County Lavender Bar Association, and Harvey Liss, retired OC business man who sold his software and network engineering firm in 2006 to devote his time to fighting for equality and justice wherever needed. For more information, visit www.au-oc.org, email OrangeCountyAU@yahoo.com or call 949/733-9157 or visit AU-OC on Facebook.

Aug 12 Monday 6:30-8:30pm, Santa Ana: Town Hall, Immigration Reform, sponsored by OCCCO and OC Labor Federation. @ 309 N. Main St. Santa Ana, 92701 West Coast Christian Tabernacle, 2nd Floor.
Join the discussion as we untangle what the current bill means for our communities. We need reform that includes a pathway to citizenship and keeps families together! Representing the communities of Orange County, invited guests include: Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Congressman Ed Royce, Congressman John Campbell, Congressman Alan Lowenthal. Parking is available at the Artist Village Parking structure on 3rd St. and Sycamore. Parking is $2, cash only. RSVP to Ana Cabral at (714) 928-3030.

Aug 12 Monday 7-10:30pm, Fullerton: Police Oversight Proposal Committee @ Fullerton Public Library, 353 W. Commonwealth Ave. We will be in the Library Conference Center on the east side of the library.
Updates regarding advice from Sue Quinn of NACOLE. http://www.nacole.org/ Continued discussion on ways to get more of the community involved in advocating for oversight. Note: Fullerton City Council will be discussing Police Oversight at the September 17 meeting. (It was moved from August 20.)

Aug 13 Tuesday 11am, Fullerton: Immigrants' Rights Advocates Going Door-to-Door in Diverse Congressional District @ Fullerton City Hall, 303 West Commonwealth Avenue Speaking program and rally will start at 11:00 a.m. Canvassing is expected to start at noon.
Rally and door-to-door voter canvassing for immigration reform in congressional district of Ed Royce. Brief speaking program will lead off the rally featuring representatives of Asian American and Pacific Islander and Latino communities, and labor groups.
Speakers: * Dayne Lee, Korean Resource Center * Julio Perez, Orange County Labor Federation * Eduardo Garcia, SEIU-USWW E-board member * Arnulfo de la Cruz, Mi Familia Vota * Jin Xiao Zhou, ULTCW member * Bupendra Ram, DREAMer, CSUF graduate student * Daniel Bravo, DREAMer * Anthony Ng, Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Los Angeles * Sonia Mejia, UDW member/homecare provider & member of OC LULAC * Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights Los Angeles (CHIRLA) representative * Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice (CLUE) - Orange County representative Rally and canvass sponsored by Advancing Justice - LA, AFCSME, CHIRLA, Korean Resource Center, Orange County Federation of Labor, SEIU ULTCW, and SEIU USWW, as part of a growing effort to mobilize voters in the fight for immigration reform in Orange County and across California.

Aug 13 Tuesday 7pm, Brea: PDA North OC Meeting @ Lascari's Restaurant - 1060 E. Imperial Hwy.
RSVP, map and directions: hq-salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/1987/p/salsa/event/common/public/index.sjs?event_KEY=72479 6:30 PM Social Time 7:00 PM Meeting Starts Our Agenda: H.R. 200: The Responsible End to the War in Afghanistan Act which would require that all funds for operations in Afghanistan shall be expended only for the safe withdrawal of all Armed Forces and Department of Defense contractor personnel from Afghanistan. Lead Sponsor: Rep. Barbara Lee. Text of the bill, cosponsors and other information. H.R. 12: The Voter Empowerment Act would Simplify and Modernize the Voting Process. Offering Equal Access for Every Citizen. Lead sponsor Rep. John Lewis. Text of the bill, cosponsors and other information. Constitutional Amendments to protect voting rights, extend equal rights under law (Equal Rights Amendment), and limit corporate power. Letter drop discussion, upcoming events/announcements, Issue Organizing Team reports

Aug 14 Wednesday 5am-noon, Orange->Bakersfield: Let's Travel That Road Together The Road to Victory The Path to Citizenship Goes through Bakersfield
Meet at OC Labor Federation office, 309 N. Rampart St. Ste A, Orange 92868 5am Assemble 6am Caravan departs 10am Arrive Target Store Parking lot, 1300 Wible Rd. Bakersfield, CA 93304 11am Caravan through the streets of Bakersfield noon Yokuts Park / Rally, 4200 EMpire St. Immediately following Rally, March to Representative McCarthys's office, 4100 Empire Dr., Suite 150 Bakersfield, CA 93309
Space is limited. Reserve your seat today by calling Joline Vela at (714)385-1534

[date Correction] Aug 14 Wednesday 7pm, Tustin: Movie Screening: The Four Corners: A National Sacrifice Area? Will be on Aug 21^st

Aug 14 Wednesday 7pm, Santa Ana: OC Young Democrats Monthly Meeting and Mixer @ Bistro 400, 400 W. 4th St.
We'll be hearing from Melissa Fox, who serves as a Commissioner on the City of Irvine Community Services Commission, and who is also a candidate for Irvine City Council. We'll also share exciting news about our big summer event, Young Democrats in the Spotlight, taking place Wednesday, August 28th. Save the date!

Aug 14 (2^nd Wednesday) 7pm, San Juan Capistrano: South OC Democratic Club @ San Juan Capistrano Community Center, 25925 Camino Del Avion
The speaker for this August Meeting is Brian Keith of The US Department of Homeland Security Brian is an Infrastructure Specialist, and is A US liaison person to State an local Law Enforcement.
Did you remember to make your R.S.V.P. ? 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, May 6, 2013 Please! Contact: kenton805@cox.net

Aug 15 Thursday 2pm, Santa Ana: There will be a preliminary meeting of interested groups to discuss a Rally and or March in OC to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Dr. King's "I have a dream" Speech and in solidarity with the March on Washington. The meeting will be with Donald Craig from the NAACP and Kate Nikolenko from MoveOn on Thursday, August 15 at 2:00 at the Elk Lodge 212 Elk Lane, Santa Ana. Interested groups that want to join us are welcome to send a representative. We have little time and a lot to do to make this wonderful--We encourage the progressive community and faith based organizations and congregations to get involved. This is very last minute, Other meetings will be announced soon.
contact Kate Frankel Nikolenko Regional Organizer, MoveOn.Org email: sofztk8@aol.com 949-559-7426

Aug 15 Thursday 2pm, Laguna Woods: Concerned Citizens Free Summer Film, "War Made Easy" @ Clubhouse 1, Main Lounge.
Narrated by Sean Penn and starring Norman Solomon, author of the book by the same name, this documentary details how presidents and pundits spin us into wars, exposing a 50-year pattern of government deception and media spin, dragging the US into one war after another from Vietnam to Iraq. Presented by Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods Village. http://www.lagunawoodsvillage.com/articlePrint.cfm?id=3656 for more information and to access the "non-resident" form needed to submit to gain access to the Community. (See also Jul 18)

Aug 16 Friday 10am, Orange: Press conference to demand the release of Gurmukh Singh @ OC Labor Federation, 309 N. Rampart St. Suite A.
Gurmukh left india 15 years ago, escaping the persecution of the Sikh community. In India, Gurmuk was part of a peaceful movement for a new country for the Sikh minority and because of his involvement, he was kidnapped and tortured twice. If Gurmukh was to be deported, he would be at great risk of death. notonemoredeportation.com/portfolio/gurmukh Contact: Carlos Perea, RAIZ-K.O.F.T., (714) 605-6666

Aug 17 Saturday 9-10:30am, Santa Ana: The Faith Community of Orange County invites you to join the Peace March beginning at Santa Ana VALLEY High School, 1801 South Greenville St., Santa Ana, CA and ending at 700 Townsend Street, Santa Ana.
West Coast Christian Tabernacle and Christ Our Redeemer AME Church in partnership with the Orange County Interdenominational Alliance, Pico, and other community organizing groups are hosting a community peace march. Santa Ana. Rev. Ariel Meza, Chairman says "It's time for the church to take back our community from unnecessary violence and death." Santa Ana, CA has experienced a one hundred percent increase of fatal killings in 2013. Rev. Mark Whitlock, Jr. Senior pastor of COR Church, Irvine says, "All are welcome to attend this historic event in Santa Ana". This is the first time in the history of Orange County that African American and Hispanic American church leaders are marching together to end violence in Santa Ana. The purpose of the Santa Ana Peace March is to establish a stronger community policing presence in Santa Ana by church and community leaders.

Aug 17 Saturday 5-7pm, Buena Park: Childs-pace Presents The Yo Show. For the first time in 35 years, children, parents, staff, board members and friends of Childs-pace will come together to see the Yo Show, performed by the children of Childs-pace. Meet new friends, share a laugh, share a smile, share a feeling deep inside, but come join us! Special thanks to UFCW Local 324 for support. Free admission; bring your smile and laugh. For more info, 714/557-7777 or childspa@pacbell.net. The Childs-pace Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation with three after-school centers and one pre-school center for working families in Costa Mesa, Anaheim and Buena Park. Find Childs-pace on Facebook and at http://childs-pace.org. Event location: UFCW Union Local 324, 8530 Stanton Ave., Buena Park CA 90620.

Aug 17 Saturday 5pm, Anaheim: Chican@s Unidos Scholarship Dinner and Fundraiser @ Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim, 511 S. Harbor Blvd.
Congratulations to our scholarship recipients: High School: Melissa Serna Community College: Hairo Cortes University: Alexis Teodoro Nava 2nd Chance: David Villanueva I hope many of you will attend our fundraiser to meet these powerful students, and to help us raise money for next year. We have to be able to pull our resources and continue supporting each other. We have to continue to create spaces for our communities to exist as a collective where our individual struggles are all our struggles. Spaces where those of us who have a little bit of means share those means, not for recognition or charity, but because they genuinely want to share. Because they genuinely want to try to counter (as much as possible) the very real economic and emotional stressors placed on those who are trying to actively engage in knowledge construction through institutional education. These scholarships do not change the structure of schooling but they are a way to hear each other, share with each other, and support each other. Thank you everyone and we hope to see August 17th

Aug 17 Saturday 5pm-midnight, Fullerton: OC NORML 10th Anniversary @ 922 Williams St.
Enjoy a night filled with LIVE performances, raffles, and merchandise booths. $10 entry donation

Aug 19 (3^rd Monday) 6:30pm, Irvine: National Women's Political Caucus OC @ The Daily Grill, 2636 Dupont Drive
Agenda: What's Happening with NWPC OC Upcoming Events Affiliation between Hoag Hospital and St. Joseph Health System and subsequent ban on abortions at Hoag OC Women's Coalition

Aug 19 Monday 7pm, Mission Viejo: Canyon Democrats Educating California's Kids: Today And Tomorrow @ 24932 Veterans Way in Mission Viejo. canyondemocrats.org
Dr. Gary Pritchard, Trustee; Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD) and Mr. Michael Stone, Member, Board of Directors; California Teachers Association (CTA) What are Common Core Standards? What's important to the teaching profession? Will our kids be ready for the global economy? If you have a specific question that you would like addressed during our meeting, please email it to me at fsdao1@me.com before Monday. We will try to get all of your questions answered.

Aug 20 (3^rd Tuesday) 7:30pm, Irvine: Cousins Club of OC meeting to discuss peace efforts
We will view a film clip from "Democracy .Now" featuring peace activist and author Norman Finkelstein, and Youssef Munayyer of the Palestine Center giving their views on current efforts to re-start the peace process in Israel --- Palestine. Discussion will follow, led by Cousins Club and Sabeel members Nadia and Jim Bettendorf. Please join us and share your ideas.
The address is 15500 Sand Canyon ave, 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 stated 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 2013 if you have not already paid.

Aug 21 Wednesday 7:30-10:30am, Anaheim: Los Amigos Meeting, featuring Kevin O'Rourke, interim City Manager for Santa Ana. @ Jagerhaus Restaurant, 2525 E Ball Rd.
Mr. O'Rourke has served in local government for more than 33 years and as City Manager for Stanton, Buena Park and Fairfield and Interim City Manager for Stockton and Woodland. It is expected that the Santa Ana City Council will approve David Cavazos, the City Manager for Phoenix, AZ, as the new City Manager for Santa Ana, with a start-date in October. O'Rourke has an extensive resume in public administration, including a Master's Degree from the Center for Public Policy, California State Long Beach. He is fluent in Spanish. His talk is schedule for 8am. (see also Wednesdays)

Aug 21 Wednesday noon-1pm, Cerritos: Street Heat for Rep. Linda Sanchez @ Office of Rep. Linda Sanchez - 17906 Crusader Ave. Ste 110
In the Spirit of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Historic March on Washington, Progressive Democrats of America supporters and allies will have STREET HEAT at the office of Rep. Linda Sanchez. We will ask Rep. Sanchez to cosponsor, speak out, and support Rep. John Conyers's H.R. 676, the Expanded & Improved Medicare For All Act. Dr. King was a champion of health care. Rep. Conyers has taken up this torch. We urge Rep. Sanchez to understand and act upon the "fierce urgency of now". With your help, we can bring progressive change to this important congressional district. We are all entitled to health care, and it is time for Rep. Sanchez to hear from us. Won't you take an hour to help us in this effort? Let me know you are coming by filling out the RSVP (below the map) here.

Aug 21 Wednesday 7pm, Irvine: Find out "Who Stole the American Dream" @ Panera Bread, 3988 Barranca Pkwy.
meetup.com/bookclub-794/events/131832942

Aug 21 Wednesday 7pm, Tustin: Movie Screening: The Four Corners: A National Sacrifice Area? @ Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1201 Irvine Blvd
Four Corners documents the cultural and ecological impacts of coal stripmining, uranium mining and oil shale development in Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona - homeland of the Hopi and Navajo. It examines Peabody Coal Company's massive Black Mesa stripmine and the history of uranium mining on the Colorado Plateau, including the 1979 Church Rock tailings spill on the Navajo Reservation, where high levels of lung cancer and birth defects have resulted from decades of radiation exposure. The film challenges the U.S. government policy of locating destructive energy projects in remote "national sacrifice areas" and illustrates serious "environmental justice" issues ten years before that term was coined. Concluding that the extraction of coal and uranium involves huge hidden costs, Four Corners argues for development of alternative energy from solar and wind along with a major conservation initiative. - See more at: http://www.sacredland.org/the-four-corners-a-national-sacrifice-area/#sthash.tAZfYnZ2.dpuf

Aug 21 Wednesday 6:30-8:30pm, Santa Ana: The Rainbow Group Speaker Series - American Civil Liberties Union @ The Center OC, 1605 N. Spurgeon St.
Do you want to learn more about your student rights in high school? Are you curious to learn about the different laws that protect you as an LGBTQ student? Do you want to know how these laws affect you and your Gay Straight Alliance? If so, come and participate at The Center OC's Rainbow Group Speaker Series, where we will be welcoming a representative from the ACLU This is a great opportunity to get your questions answered and learn more about the ACLU and their progress to further the LGBTQ movement. This event is open to LGBTQ and allied youth ages 14-18! The more, the merrier, so feel free to bring your friends to this engaging event! Food and beverages will be provided.

Aug 22 Thursday 6pm, Laguna Hills: The Healthcare Movie Showing and Pot Luck @ Backyard of Dr Bill and Carrie Honigman, 25182 Mustang Drive, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
As we approach the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, we continue the struggle toward Social and Economic Justice. The Healthcare Movie relays a strong message for solutions to bring a more equal and just healthcare system to America. Come for a movie under the stars, followed by an open-ended discussion on personal meanings of the film and shared visions for the future of our movement. Potluck at 6 PM Movie (65 min) starts promptly at 7 PM WHAT TO BRING: A dish to share, a guest if you'd like, a folding chair, and sweater or jacket.

Aug 22 Thursday 6:30pm, Orange: Film screening "Genetic Roulette" @ St. Joseph Center, Mother Louis Room, 480 S. Batavia Street,
http://csjorange.org/events/106/genetic-roulette/ Discussion following the film will be led by Sue Niese, justice advocate for healthy food and organic, sustainable farming. Speaker/ Educator/ Volunteer leader with CA Prop 37
Please RSVP by August 16 to mperales@csjorange.org or call 714-633-8121 There is no fee to participate. Join In. For more information, visit www.csjorange.org, contact (714) 633-8121 ext. 7716 or justice@csjorange.org.

Aug 22 Thursday 6:45pm, Villa Park: Backyard Skeptics Open Mic @ the Gleasons, 9782 Santiago Blvd
We haven't had on Open Mic night for a while - so here goes. An Open Mic night is one where there is lots of conversation and discourse. We randomly choose different topics and split into smaller groups to talk about them. The challenge is to come of with an agreeable consensus opinion in less than 10 minutes. An $5 donation is requested, or $12 with dinner. Please RSVP so we can estimate the amount of servings we'll need to purchase. meetup.com/Backyard-Skeptics/events/135045492

Aug 22 Thursday 7pm, Santa Ana: Ecofeminism & Social Justice Community Reading Group @ Jack Fisher Park, 2501 N. Flower Street
Are you interested in feminism, social justice, animal rights/veganism, and environmentalism? Join us at our next meeting! This is a safe and supportive space. We will discover, grow, and learn from each other. People of all backgrounds, genders, and ages are welcome. This is FREE.
We will continue our discussion of Vandana Shiva's book Earth Democracy: Justice, Sustainability, and Peace. For the August 22 meeting, we will focus on Chapter 3: Living Cultures and Chapter 4: Earth Democracy in Action. Bring: Blanket or chair, vegan snacks, your book (feel free to join without too).
Questions? E-mail or call Stacy - stacylee1970@yahoo.com or (714) 595-7589

Aug 22 Thursday 7:30-9:15pm, San Juan Capistrano: Farm Film Series: "Watershed: Exploring a New Water Ethic for the New West" @ The Ecology Center, 32701 Alipaz St.
Executive Produced and Narrated by Robert Redford and Directed by award-winning filmmaker, Mark Decena, WATERSHED tells the story of the threats to the once-mighty Colorado River and offers solutions for the future of the American West. theecologycenter.org/events/summer-film-series-eco-documentary-3

Aug 23 Friday 9pm-2am, Costa Mesa: The OC Dream Team's Dreaming in Drag Presents: Out of the Closet and Over the Fence Drag Show @ WTF Fridays at Shark Club, 841 Baker St.
Tickets Available Online $10 http://ocdt.eventbrite.com/ Check out special Performances by: 1. The Supremes 2. Aretha Franklin 3. Liza Minelli & Joel Grey 4. Song from "Chicago" and many more Spinning Live: DJ RPM Question Contact: Ruben 714-421-5973 Tony 714-926-3566 All proceeds go towards the work The OC Dream Team does through out the year for our community!

Aug 24 Saturday 9am-3pm, Anaheim: Citizenship Fair will offer for free: assistance in completing the N-400 Naturalization Application, legal review and advise on the Naturalization process, passport photos, citizenship classes, educational material, assistance to those who qualify for the I-912 Fee Waiver Request (call for more information on Fee Waiver Request). Sponsored by Occord, Public Law Center, Orange County Labor Federation, Unitehere! OCCCO and more. Please call 714/621-0919 ext. 13 to register. Location: First Presbyterian Church, 310 W. Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92805.

Aug 24 Saturday 10am-noon, Santa Ana: Council of Clubs @ DPOC Headquarter, 200 N. Main Street, Mezzanine

Aug 25 Sunday 11:30am-2pm, Santa Ana: Women For:OC 33nd Suffrage Day Brunch at the Hacienda Restaurant, 1725 College Avenue, http://womenfororangecounty.org
$40 Regular Price, $20 Student Price This year's honorees include: Gary & Laurie Headrick Lyn Harris Hicks Rev. Dr. Sarah Halverson Jan Nelson Meslin Maria T. Solis-Martinez Special recognition: Ruth Gluck David Sonneborn

Aug 25 Sunday 3-5pm, Fullerton: North OC MoveOn Council At this council meeting, we have 3 items to discuss: #1. The Martin Luther King event that we are working on with several other groups. #2. We will tell you about the Trans-Pacific-Partnership (TPP). (Obama has said he wants to SIGN it this October (?!?!?), but as of today, most Americans have never even heard of it.) #3. Go over the status of the California Disclose Act. If you can, bring a snack to share so we can munch a little while we work through the business.
Best way to contact hostesses (put "NOC MoveOn" in the Subject Line, or I may never find it.) (Barbara: 714-605-4845; bbacon1@pacbell.net OR Linda 714-992-4842; email: LJVician@hotmail.com) Event URL: Sign up by clicking on this link, or copy and paste if needed. pol.moveon.org/event/meeting/139496

Aug 25 Sunday 6-9pm, Santa Ana: Music Video Release: "Ningún ser humano es 'ilegal'" (No human being is "illegal")! @ El Centro Cultural de México, 313 N Birch St.
Scott Keltic Knot, aka Óscar Ñudo Celta MUSIC VIDEO RELEASE, Panel discussion with the production team, actresses and actors, and information about current struggles for human rights and against repression. There will be food and a space for kids. Facebook: "Scott Keltic Knot"

Aug 26 Monday 7pm, Orange: OC Democratic Central Committee Meeting @ Carpenters' Union Hall, 1916 W. Chapman Ave.
General meeting for the Democratic Party of Orange County. All Democrats are welcome!

Aug 27 Tuesday 2-3:30pm, Santa Ana: OC Immigration Coalition meeting @ SEIU 721, 1651 E. 4th Street (corner of 4th and Lyon) Suite 120
If you have any agenda items or announcements that you would like to add to our agenda, please email contact@ocimmigrationcoalition.org ocimmigrationcoalition.org

Aug 27 Tuesday 4:30pm, Santa Ana: Press Conference To End Santa Ana City's Collaboration With Immigration Customs Enforcement @ Santa Ana Police Department (in front of steps), 60 Civic Center Plaza
As states around the nation are finding ways to decrease the collaboration their local enforcement agencies have with Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE), we as immigrant youth from Santa Ana, CA have vowed to organize our undocumented families and our immigrant community to finally end the collaboration the city of Santa Ana has with ICE. We have launched a campaign called Keeping Our Families Together (KOFT) where we will push and demand the city council to pass a binding ordinance that not only makes the Santa Ana police department stop honoring ICE hold requests, but terminates the IGSA contract that the city jail has with ICE

Aug 27 (4^rd Tuesday) 5:30-7pm, Orange: Peace Vigil by MFSO and CODEPINK The Orange Circle at the intersection of Glassell St and Chapman Ave.
As many of you know, after our monthly vigil at the Traffic Circle in Orange, most of us meet for a little "down time and socialization" at Watson's Drug Store. The Orange County Peace Coalition has requested that we change our regularly held vigil, (the third Tuesday of the month), to a time when they have their regularly scheduled OCPC meetings. The idea would be to combine the two activities, (many of us go to OCPC meetings and the vigil). This means that instead of socializing after the vigil, the OCPC meetings would be held at Watsons Drugs at 7pm. This might help us have more people at our vigil if OCPC members will just come a little earlier. We hope that you will join us at the Traffic Circle on the 4th Tuesday of this month starting at 5:30. At 7pm we are all invited to join the OCPC meeting which will be held right after the vigil at Watson's Diner- just around the corner beginning at 7pm. hope you will join us at our monthly MFSO/ Code Pink vigil. Please encourage everyone to come; there is a lot of traffic so it's well worth the time. Come help us get the word out that we demand an end to the war in Afghanistan NOW - 2014 is a full 2 years away and we will not stand by silently.. We have signs, but please bring your own if you have one.

Aug 27 Tuesday 5:30pm, Santa Ana: Public Safety Committee meeting @ Santa Ana Police Department, Community Room, 60 Civic Center Plaza http://www.ci.santa-ana.ca.us/coc/documents/agenda_public_safety.pdf

Aug 27 Tuesday, 6:30-8:30pm: Regular Monthly Meeting of the Costa Mesa Democratic Club. Come and join this new club of the Democratic Party. For more info, contact cmdemclub@gmail.com. Location: Creative Outlet Studios, 2035 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92627 (behind Carpetland on west side of Placentia).

Aug 27 Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm, Brea: March in support of comprehensive immigration reform from St. Angela Merci, 583 S. Walnut Ave. to Ed Royce's office
For more information: Luis Bravo 714-486-6128| luis@occcopico.org or Minerva S. Gomez :714-612-5028| Minerva@occcopico.org

Aug 27 (4^th Tuesday) 7-9pm, Orange: OC Peace Coalition general meeting ocpeace.org @ Watson Drugs and Soda Fountain, 116 E Chapman Ave (After Circle Vigil)
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.

Aug 28 Wednesday 10:30am, Los Angeles: Demand a STOP to the expansion of the Adelanto Immigration Detention Center ICE Headquarters/Federal Building, 300 Los Angeles St.
In light of everything that has happened at the Adelanto facility: ICE's attempt to shut the community-led visitation program out of the center, additional issues at the Adelanto facility, including the death of Mr. Dominguez (3-4-12) and the continual rotation of ICE leadership (just to name a few), there is great cause to be concerned about the continued expansion of the facility. We don't need 600 more beds added to the already 1,300 beds there! We are coming together Wednesday, August 28th to tell ICE to halt their plans to move forward with the expansion of the facility! We are certain that funding should be prioritized around the humane treatment of detainees and immigration reform in general, and not prolonging the isolation of more people at the Adelanto facility. END Adelanto's expansion! Sign and pass our petition: Bit.ly/No_Expansion Contact Person: Vickie Mena (352)562-1386 FriendsOfAdelantoDetainees@Gmail.com

Aug 28 Wednesday 7pm, Fountain Valley: Democratic Club of West OC @ Green Valley Adult Clubhouse, 17250 Los Jardines West, (off Warner between Euclid and Brookhurst Sts.)
Meeting Topic: Human Trafficking Presented by Lynn Drury, Advocacy Trainer for international Sanctuary.

Aug 28 Wednesday 7pm, Fullerton: Young Democrats in the Spotlight @ JP23 BBQ & Smokehouse, 101 S. Harbor Blvd
Keynote speaker, The Honorable Betty Yee, member of the State Board of Equalization and candidate for California State Controller in 2014. This event will highlight the incredible contributions young democrats make to OC's progressive movement. We will shine the spotlight on four exceptional young democrat leaders and share their stories: * Julio Perez, Staff Director, Orange County Labor Federation * Hon. Bao Nguyen, Trustee, Garden Grove Unified School District * Hon. Al Jabbar, Trustee, Anaheim Union High School District * Javiera Cartagena, District Director, Office of Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva We will also recognize some up-and-coming young democrats--Rising Stars--who are sure to leave their mark on Orange County's democratic community: * Maria Claudia Breña Zorrilla, LGBT and Immigration Rights Activist * University High School Young Democrats * Connor Traut, Council Member, Ladera Ranch Civic Council CLICK HERE for tickets and sponsorships.

Aug 29 Thursday 5:30-8pm, Newport Beach: Newport Beach Women's Democratic Club @ Laura Feddema's Home, 334 Vista Madera
Nick Anas, DPOC, Truman Dinner Jim Moreno, Democratic Candidate Hoag Update newportbeachwomensdemocraticclub.com

Aug 29 Thursday 7pm, Garden Grove: NAACP-OC Community Leaders Welcome Reception @ 11277 Garden Grove Blvd.
honoring Mildred Garcia,Pres.Fullerton Univ., mayor Al Murray,Tustin Pastor Ivan Pitts 2nd Baptist, and Judge Daphne Sykes Scott

Aug 29 Thursday 7pm, Irvine: PDA Greater OC Chapter @ Home of Ron Varasteh and Masha Macurda, 4022 Escudero Dr.
Please bring POT LUCK snack food item INTRODUCTIONS NATIONAL "Change Makes Change!" Reports: EDUCATE CONGRESS/PROGRESSIVE ROUNDTABLE -- updates IOTs {EWO, HCHR, SGW, ECR, CFTE, ESJ} Working Grps {ERA, EMI}-- reports www.pdamerica.org, www.pdacommunity.org REGIONAL Calif Dem Party/Issues -- updates LOCAL PDA North OC Chapter Report 2ND TUES DPOC, Candidates, Coffee/Weekly Discussion Groups-Los Amigos, LH Progs, SJC Metro Java, CHC-OC, DFA, MoveOn, OFA, Issues Groups, OC Prog Summit, Occupy, Actions, Announcements, Irvine Matters, and - WEEKLY ORANGE COUNTY PROGRESSIVE MLK March on DC 50th Anniversary 9/01/13 2-6P Santa Ana / Other Events OPEN DISCUSSION NEXT MEETING SUNDAY 9/29 5PM -- Dr Bill Honigman c: 949-246-6283 Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) www.pdamerica.org

Aug 29 Thursday 7pm, Irvine: Amnesty International group 178 Monthly Meeting @ Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92604
- At this meeting, we will finalize the details of our September documentary showing. 29 September 2013, IUCC, refreshments/discussion at 18:00 (6:00 PM), film starts promptly at 19:00 (7:00 PM). "Granito: How to Nail a Dictator", discussing the Guatemala conflict of the 1980s in which tens of thousands of indigenous people were killed in a "scorched earth" campaign by the military. This is made timely by the recent news that on May 10, 2013, former de facto president General Jose Efraín Ríos Montt was convicted on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity. Guatemala's Constitutional Court vacated the verdict against Réos Montt , which is likely to require a new trial. The documentary will explain the background on this important human rights court case. http://skylight.is/films/granito/ - Start planning for the Write 4 Rights event on 8 December. - Discuss current human rights issues and write letters on current Amnesty International actions. http://www.aiusaoc.org/irvine/meetings.html Please join us!

Aug 30 Friday 7:30-9am, Fullerton: North OC PDA Street HEAT @ Fullerton Marriott - 2701 E. Nutwood Ave.
Join us outside the Marriott Friday morning for Street Heat to let Ed Royce know where we stand!
Rep. Royce was too busy to hold Town Hall Meetings during the month of August to answer questions from constituents. However, he has time to speak to an audience willing to pay $50. per person! (Fullerton Chamber of Commerce breakfast with Ed Royce- National Update Event) * Rep Royce voted to deport the "DREAMers" and break up families. * Rep Royce voted to cut the Food Stamp Program from the current $31.50 a week. Rep Royce we would like you to buy $30 of nutritious food and live on it for a week.
We will carpool from the parking lot of Lascari's where we have our monthly PDA meetings. RSVP and see map here! Please be there by 7:15 AM and we will leave promptly at 7:30 AM. We will have a variety of PDA signs to give to activists. If you would prefer to meet us at the Fullerton Marriott, we will be at the Corner of Nutwood Ave. and Folino Dr. Parking there is $6.

Aug 30 Friday 9am: Virtual Town Hall on Syria Click here to RSVP civic.moveon.org/syria_townhall_rsvp.html

Aug 30 Friday 10am-1pm, Costa Mesa: Phone Bank @ Fairview Community Church
For more information: Luis Bravo 714-486-6128| luis@occcopico.org or Minerva S. Gomez :714-612-5028| Minerva@occcopico.org

Aug 30 Friday 3-5pm, Brea: Delivery of Petitions @ 210 W. Birch St.
For more information: Luis Bravo 714-486-6128| luis@occcopico.org or Minerva S. Gomez :714-612-5028| Minerva@occcopico.org

Aug 31 Saturday 9am-2pm, Long Beach: Teen Memorial @ 15 39th Place, Long Beach, betweent the ocean and the parking lot on Termino Ocean Blvd (south of the pier)
A moving tribute to over 400 military teens that have died in our recent wars For more information contact Richard Madeira 562 595-6042 E mail rm1111@verizon.net Barbara Miskulin 562 439-6134 E mail buddhamaya@verizon.net

Aug 31 Saturday 10am-4pm, Fullerton: door to door @ Orangethorpe United Methodist Church
goal is to reach 100 volunteer canvassers For more information: Luis Bravo 714-486-6128| luis@occcopico.org or Minerva S. Gomez :714-612-5028| Minerva@occcopico.org

Aug 31 Saturday 10am-3pm, Santa Ana: 5^th Annual Orange County Labor Federation Labor Day Celebration. @ Santa Ana Zoo, Amphitheatre Park Area, 1801 E. Chestnut Ave.
Join the OCLF to celebrate labor's contributions for good jobs, safe working conditions and strong communities. Free event and free admission to the zoo with fun for the entire family: food, games, jumpers, music, prizes. RSVP to Joline Vela at 714/385-1534.

Aug 31 Saturday 11am-5pm, Irvine: Queer Little Picnic in the Park
The Center OC's Youth Program will be having Rainbow group take place outside at Irvine Regional Park, 1 Irvine Park Road.. This will be a fun picnic in the park with food and beverages, group activities, and lots of social time! This event is for youth ages 14-19. Like all Center events, we are requiring a signed permission slip to participate. If you are under 18, you will need it signed by a parent or guardian. We will provide this permission slip as soon as Wednesday. If you want to go but have trouble with transportation, look no further! We are brainstorming alternative ways for getting you there and back. Stay tuned.

Aug 31 Saturday 1-3pm, Santa Ana: Last Meeting of Wild Tongue, Overcoming Silence, a 5-week creative writing couse for all self-identified womyn of color. Explore identity and voice through monogogue, culminating in final performance in September. $5 suggested donation. Presented by Seeds of Resistance in collaboration with Breath of Fire. Visit us at www.seedsofresistance.net. Location: MC Gallery, 415 N. Sycamore, Ste. 102, Santa Ana CA 92701.

Sep 1 (1^st Sunday) 7:30am-5pm, Huntington Beach: Military Families Speak Out and Veterans For Peace will again be setting up the Arlington West Display on the sands of Huntington Beach at 6th Street. We hope we can have your help to set up the display in the morning and dismantle it in the evening. If your schedule doesn't permit helping, please consider coming by to visit. Volunteers meet at the beach (6th Street north of the pier) at 7:30AM to help unload the trailer and setup the crosses and other material, and/or come by 4:00PM to help take it down and put it away. Please let us know if you are coming this Sunday by emailing ocvfpaw@gmail.com, but you, of course, are most welcome without replying first.

Sep 1 Sunday 11am, Anaheim: No US Military Intervention in Syria @ Pearson Park 400 N Harbor Blvd.
THE PLAN: We will meet up at 11am at Pearson Park, by the gazebo on the Harbor/Sycamore side. Make signs. Then we will march to Lincoln and Harbor. Any sign making materials you can bring would be helpful markers, spray paint, cardboard etc INTENT: We are non-violently protesting the escalation of US military involvement in Syria, as well as the complete disregard of the will of the American people in the decision to begin a new war. We in no way support the actions of the Assad regime, but are concerned that US intervention will instigate more violence and suffering. REACH OUT: Please invite as many people as possible, even if you can't join us on Sunday. Email/call student organizations, activist groups, newspapers, radio stations, university professors, politicians, and anyone else who could bring more attention to the cause. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS:If you guys have cardboard boxes or can get any, bring them! Any sign making materials you can bring would be helpful markers, spray paint, cardboard etc SOLIDARITY IN PEACE: If you can, please make and bring peaceful (non-hateful) signs and posters to demonstrate your point of view. NO weapons, drugs, or open containers are permited. This is a family friendly nonviolent event so be respectful. It could get a little hot so bring water and snacks!

Sep 1 Sunday 2pm, Irvine: Green Party of OC General Meeting - Zen Honeycutt, founder of Moms Across America @ Irvine Ranch Water District Community Meeting Center, 15500 Sand Canyon Ave (If you haven't been to a meeting in the last year or so, please see the map at: http://www.ocgreens.org/IRWDmap.jpg )
Featured Speaker: Zen Honeycutt is the founder of Moms Across America http://www.momsacrossamerica.com/. She's a mother of three boys with multiple allergies that improved by going GMO-free and organic. Zen will tell how she, along with co-founder Kathleen Hallal and partnerships with several organizations, created a national movement of moms. She has been seen on CNN, and the Moms Across America March to Label GMOs, which happened in 177 locations in 44 states in July 4th parades, was featured on Fox News with three follow up pieces on GMOs. The MAAM press release was the most successful release the PRWeb agent had ever done, read by over 60K media outlets and published by over 120. Zen will speak on how to touch, move, and inspire millions, and what's next.. (For the GPCA platform postion on GMOs, see http://www.cagreens.org/platform/gmos-cloning ) The GPOC County Council meeting will immediately follow the General Meeting. All attendees are welcome to stay and view the business aspects of running the Green Party during the County Council meeting.

Sep 1 Sunday 2-6pm, Santa Ana: We Still Have a Dream! OC celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Rev. Martin Luther King's March on Washington @ Sasscer Park/Black Panther Park, 502 W. Santa Ana Blvd.
We are gathering to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech in Washington DC. Even as we acknowledged what has been accomplished, it is time for us to actively work to fulfill the promise of justice for all. We encourage you to park in the structure on 3rd & Birch. It is free on Sunday's
For more information or to endorse/sponsor/support, see facebook.com/WeStillHaveADreamOC or contact Don Craig, OC NAACP President, at 714-325-0103

Sep 2 Monday 7am-9pm, Santa Ana->Bakersfield bus to Bakersfield-must RSVP leaves from Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
We are going to have an action with our pilgrims that walked 285 miles, 21 days for 11 million American Dreams. Enrique Bravo, Vicky Bravo and Rogelio Banuelos. For more information: Luis Bravo 714-486-6128| luis@occcopico.org or Minerva S. Gomez :714-612-5028| Minerva@occcopico.org

Sep 4 Wednesday 6:15pm, Costa Mesa: Democracy for America-OC Regular Monthly Meeting with a Focus on Labor Issues. Join us to hear from Orange County labor leaders on issues affecting workers as corporations and some city councils continue their opposition to unions. Social hour starts at 6:15, meeting at 7:15. Admission is free; menu is diverse and billing is by table. We meet on the patio, so please dress appropriately. For more information, email dfaoc.comm@gmail.com. See DFA-OC on Facebook. Location: Karl Strauss Brewing Company, 901 South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa 92626.

Sep 5 Thursday, 9am Orange -> 11am Los Angeles: March to Stand with Walmart 60! @ Pershing Square *Downtown Los Angeles Corner of 6th and Olive
A bus from the Orange County Labor Federation will be leaving at 9 AM. Please contact Ana Cabral at (714) 928-3030 or Ana@oclabor.org. Space is limited. Reserve your spot on the bus today!

Sep 5 Thursday 6-8pm, Santa Ana: Strategic Planning Focus Group @ Santiago Park Lawn Bowling Club House, 510 E. Memory Lane
The Santa Ana City Council is undertaking a strategic planning process to identify goals, projects and resource needs for the City during the next five years. An important aspect of this process is input from community stakeholders concerning Santa Ana's strengths/opportunities, weaknesses/threats, and key priorities that the City Council should consider. The focus group will be facilitated by professionals from Management Partners, a consulting firm specializing in helping local governments throughout the country. Given that space is limited at the focus group, we ask that you please RSVP as soon as possible but no later than August 26th by emailing achristensen@santa-ana.org or by calling 714-647-6900.

Sep 5 Thursday 6-9pm, Fullerton: Join the Democrats of North Orange County The DNOC meets at the: Sizzler Restaurant, 1401 North Harbor Boulevard, Fullerton; Dinner at 6, Meeting begins at 7. For more information please contact: DNOC President Pete Anderson, petedem04@gmail.com

Sep 5 Thursday 6:30-8:30pm, Orange: OC May Day Coalition meeting @ SEIU-USWW, 1936 West Chapman Ave ocmdc.org

Sep 5 Thursday 7pm, Whittier: Whittier Area Peace & Justice Coalition movie night: "War On Whistleblowers: Free Press and the National Security State" @ St. Matthias Episcopal Church, 7056 Washington Ave.
For more information call: 562-587-6270 or 562-233-8579 whittierpeace.org/index.htm#MovieNight

Sep 6,7,8,14,15 Friday 7pm-Sunday 9pm, Santa Ana 4th Annual OC Film Fiesta @ Fiesta Twin Theatre, 305-100 E. 4th St., Santa Ana, CA 92701 ocfilmfiesta.org

Sep 6 Friday 8:30pm, Lake Forest: South County OC NORML meeting @ Fuddruckers on El Toro and Raymond
If you happen to purchase any food please let the cashier know you are part of our group so that we may receive a portion of the sales. At this meeting we will discuss the current situation with OC medical marijuana, news and events.

Sep 7 Saturday noon-3pm, Orange: DPOC Grand Office Opening @ 1916 West Chapman Ave., Suite B
After almost two decades in Santa Ana, we're moving to a larger, brighter, newer, more visible location next month. The new offices are even slightly less expensive than our current location. As of Tuesday, September 3rd we will be located at 1916 West Chapman, Suite B, Orange, CA 92868. ---Volunteers Needed--- We need helping packing everything up and moving it out on Friday, August 30th between 10:00am - 5:00pm. We also are in need of someone with a large truck who's willing to make trips back and forth. Please contact me at nick@ocdemocrats.org or (714)835-5158 to volunteer!

Sep 8 Sunday 1:30pm, Irvine: Americans United for Separation of Church and State, OC Chapter - Climate Change Overload: Reconnecting with Planet Earth @ Community Room, Irvine Ranch Water District, 15500 Sand Canyon Ave.
with Laura Faye Tenenbaum, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Tenenbaum is an Innovator in Science Communication and a member of the Earth Science Communications Team at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory where she is responsible for creating content for the climate website "Global Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet" http://climate.nasa.gov. For more information, visit www.au-oc.org, email OrangeCountyAU@yahoo.com or call 949/733-9157 or visit AU-OC on Facebook.

Sep 8 Sunday 2-5pm, Whittier: Whittier Area Chapter of the United Nations Association of the USA hosts its Annual Garden Party with Human Rights and the Immigration Debate. Keynote speakers, Dr. Judy and George Prather and a speaker from Rep. Linda Shanchez office, will bring a world view of the issues, highlight pending national legislation and give a first-hand local experience on addressing them. Five roundtable discussions will discuss family reunification; immigrant workers, skilled and unskilled; paths to citizenship; securing the border; asylum and refugees. Refreshments will be provided. Minimum suggested donation is $10, students $5. For more information call Sheila Hartfield at 562/698-3225. Location: 9170 La Alba Dr., Whittier 90603

Sep 8 Sunday 3-5pm, Tustin: OC Global Warming Committee Meeting @ REI, 2962 El Camino Real, We will be in the Community Meeting room of the REI store in Tustin Marketplace
Agenda: * Involvement in letter writing * OCGWC Tables at Green Events * Other effectiveness strategy meetup.com/OCGlobalWarmingCommittee/events/134686802

Sep 8 Sunday 6-8pm, Fullerton: World Workshop #18: "GLEANERS AND RECYCLERS" + Dinner @ California State University, Fullerton, Humanities Bldg. Room 123, 800 N. State College Blvd. meetup.com/The-Left-Bank-of-Orange-County/events/133202692

Sep 9 Monday 11:30am, Placentia: Back to Business on Immigration Reform @ Placentia Business Plaza, 722 West Chapman Ave.
As Congress gets back to work in Washington D.C., we will be joining with local business leaders to discuss how commonsense immigration reform can help lift our economy. Speakers include: Patricia Jimenez, Small Business Owner (Clothing & Shoe Store) at Placentia Plaza Vicky Lavanverde, Small Business Owner (Travel Agency) at Placentia Plaza Representative from Orange County Business Council Representative from the Orange County Hispanic Business Council Rev. Dr. Sarah Halverson, Board Chair Clergy & Laity United for Economic Justice of Orange County Shakeel Syed, Executive Director of the Islamic Shura Council of Southern California Iliana Guadalupe Perez, PHD Student at Claremont Graduate University Connie Choi, Staff Attorney, Asian Americans Advancing Justice Karla Salazar, Political Coordinator, AFCSME Marisol Rivera, Vice President, SEIU United Service Workers West

Sep 9 Monday 5pm Irvine/7pm Orange: Vigils to oppose strikes on Syria
5pm @ Northeast Corner, Culver Drive and Alton Parkway, 3995 Alton Parkway moveon.org/event/syriavigil/139713
7pm @ Orange Circle, Chapman and Glassell moveon.org/event/syriavigil/139595

Sep 9 Monday 5-8pm, Anaheim: OC District Attorney's Human Exploitation and Trafficking Unit and Rocking & Rally host Keep Calm and Beat H.E.A.T. Join elected officials and uniformed OC law enforcement to rally against exploitation and trafficking of humans. Concert immediately following. Contact and RSVP to Chief of Staff Susan Kang Schroeder 714/847-8408 or beatHEAT@da.ocgov.com. Location: 3100 W. Orange Ave., Anaheim.

Sep 9 Monday 7-9pm, Orange: Pax Christi Meeting Pax Christi Orange County will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Sept. 9, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. We will meet in Classroom 4 at the St. Joseph Center, 480 S. Batavia, Orange, CA. For further information you may call 714-420-6771
Schedule 7:00 Gather 7:10 Vespers for Peace with special prayers for peace in Syria 7:40 DVD: Rise of the Drones (60 minutes...we will watch the entire film) 8:40 Discussion 9:00 Close We hope that you can join us. We encourage to participate in Pope Francis' call for prayer and fasting for peace in Syria on Saturday, September 7, in whatever ways that you are able to do so. Blessings of peace, Sharon and David
[Update] I have heard back from several of you who are want or, at least are willing, to go to the Vigil at the Orange Circle to oppose strikes on Syria. So, let's plan on going to the Orange Circle from 7:00 to 7:50 and then we will go back to St. Joseph Center and have our prayer and discussion time. I will put a sign on the door of the classroom to let people know who might not get this email where we are.

Sep 10 Tuesday 2-3:30pm, Santa Ana: OC Immigration Coalition meeting @ SEIU 721, 1651 E. 4th Street (corner of 4th and Lyon) Suite 120
If you have any agenda items or announcements that you would like to add to our agenda, please email contact@ocimmigrationcoalition.org ocimmigrationcoalition.org

Sep 10 Tuesday 6:30pm, Garden Grove: Viet Rainbow Invites Supporters to attend the Garden Grove City Council meeting and hold the City of Garden Grove accountable to ensure that any agreement between the City and the Tet Festival Organizers include a non-discrimination clause and/or public commitment for an inclusive event that guarantees no discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression. Location: Garden Grove City Council Chambers, 11300 Stanford Ave., Garden Grove.

Sep 10 Tuesday 6:30pm, Laguna Beach: Transition Laguna Beach: Transition Tuesday @ Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann's Dr.
Be sure to join us at our September meeting. The subject will be climate change solutions and how we can contribute. Mark Tabbert will be our speaker. Mark is the co-founder of the Orange County Chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby, an international charity headquartered in San Diego. Transition Tuesday is free and open to all. Please join us, and invite your friends! Please bring your own plate, flatware, napkin, and cup, and a dish and beverage to share.

Sep 10 Tuesday 7pm, Brea: PDA of North OC @ Back patio of Lascari's Grill, 1060 E. Imperial Hwy -across from the Brea Mall
6:30PM social time, 7:00PM meeting Featured Speaker - Kyle Krahel-Frolander, Smart Cities Prevail- Kyle will discuss Smart Cities prevail approach to revitalizing California's economy, also MAM representatives will be there to discuss the Oct. 12, March Against Monsanto! Hope you can make it to this interesting meeting! Questions? email celevers@yahoo.com

Sep 11 Wednesday 6:30-8:30pm, Irvine: Building Our Community through Interfaith Harmony @ Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 23 Lake Rd
Join us on this day to come together as a community and become participants of the Annual Interfaith International Day of Peace. Sponsored by the Newport-Mesa-Irvine Interfaith Council

Sep 11 7pm, Newport Beach: OC Young Democrats Monthly Meeting and Mixer @ Balboa Fire Pits There is a metered parking lot at Palm and Balboa. Cars are 50 cents every 20 minutes to a maximum of $15.00 per day. We'll be at a fire pit to the north of the Balboa Pier. If you need directions or can't find us, call Katherine at (480) 766-6741. info@ocyd.org

Sep 11 (2^nd Wednesday) 7pm, San Juan Capistrano: South OC Democratic Club @ San Juan Capistrano Community Center, 25925 Camino Del Avion
The speaker for this September, 11 Meeting is Ms. Denise Penn The Issue- Gay Rights, a human rights condition. Denise will be giving a Power Point presentation, There will be a Q&A session at the end.
Did you remember to make your R.S.V.P. ? 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, May 6, 2013 Please! Contact: kenton805@cox.net

Sep 12 Thursday 6:30pm, Santa Ana: Joint SACReD/SABHC Working Group Meeting @ Latino Health Access, 450 West 4th St.

Sep 13 Friday 6:30pm, Santa Ana: LULAC Young Adult Dining and Show Fundraiser. Donation: $10. Location: VLVT Lounge, 416 W. 4th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701.

Sep 13 Friday 6:45pm, Anaheim: Program for Progressives - Immigration Reform @ UU Church in Anaheim, 511 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim 92805
Snacks at 6:45 p.m., Program starts at 7:15 p.m. Speakers from OCCCO will discuss "Immigration Reform: the Path to Citizenship." They will cover the current legislation that has passed the Senate, the political situation in the House, and we will hear testimony from someone who is directly affected. Questions and discussion will follow. What can the faith community do to help move immigration reform forward? Please join us for an interesting program and share your ideas.

Sep 13 Friday 7-9:30pm, Brea: 350.org Presents: Do The Math Screening, with Citizens Climate Lobby and the Climate Reality Project @ Brea Congregational UCC - 300 East Imperial Hwy facebook.com/350oc

Sep 13 Friday 7-9:30pm, Irvine: Screening of One Peace At A Time @ Peace in Motion Café 4139 Campus Dr.
One Peace at a Time is not only a compelling look at what is being done to solve the problems of our time but shows the power of our choices to make a difference. It is also an outstanding example of the evolution of the documentary form. The most unexpected thing about the film is the humor, joy, and hope that it delivers-it is an inspiring roadmap to a better world
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. Suggested donation $5-10 In honor of International Day of Peace on September 21st, a portion of the proceeds from this evening will be donated to Peace One Day.

Sep 14 (2^nd 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 14 Saturday 6pm, Garden Grove: Celebrating the National Holidays and the Canelo Alvarez vs Mayweather Fight, The Political Committee of SEIU USWW is sponsoring an evening with food, dancing, opportunity drawings and dance competitions. All donations will go to a fund to promote immigration reform. For admission 18 years and older, a $10 donation is requested. For more information, contact Reyna Penaloza at 714/429-6665 or Lalo Garcia at 71/417-4710. Location: 11277 Garden Grove Blvd., Ste. 101-A, Garden Grove CA 92843 (Garden Grove Blvd and Euclid).

Sep 14 Saturday 6pm, Irvine: Reclaim Democracy meeting "King: A Filmed Record-Montgomery to Memphis" @ Irvine Ranch Water District New Community Room, 15500 Sand Canyon Ave.
6:00 PM: Gathering, chatting and munching. Bring a healthy snack to share, we will provide hot and cold drinks. 6:30 PM: King: A Filmed Record-Montgomery to Memphis-This is a 3 hr documentary, so we will start on time. 9:30 PM: Discussion: How far have we come? How much further do we have to go? The world has many problems that we can only solve if we work together.

Sep 15 Sunday 11:30am, Irvine: OC Friends discussion on Syria @ 2091 Business Center Drive, Suite 100

Sep 15 Sunday 1pm, Santa Ana: Honor the OC Pilgrims who walked for 11 Million @ Episcopal Church of the Messiah, 614 North Bush St.
You're invited to welcome and pay tribute to 4 courageous people. You will also get a chance to take action to pass compassionate immigration reform with an earned path to citizenship! Starting August 11, eleven "pilgrims" walked 285 miles from Sacramento to Bakersfield, culminating at Cong. Kevin McCarthy's (Republican whip) office on Sept. 1, to ask for a vote on compassionate immigration reform that includes a fair path to citizenship. Then the next day more than 2,000 people packed the historic Fox Theatre in downtown Bakersfield - to show Cong. McCarthy and others the urgency of this important legislation! Meet and hear stories from Enrique, Vicky, and Rogelio from Costa Mesa who walked the full 285 miles, and Shakeel Syed, Executive Director, Islamic Shura Council of Southern California who joined them in Fresno to walk 111 miles. Find out how you can take action! Enjoy food and meet some wonderful people!

Sep 15 Sunday 3pm, Fullerton: MoveOn Community Information Event on TPP pol.moveon.org/event/meeting/139931 The Trans-Pacific Partnership ("TPP") is a proposed world Trade Agreement, negotiated "in secret" since 2008 between 12 foreign governments, including the United States. Our only information about this proposal, dubbed "NAFTA on Steroids", comes from the publication of documents leaked in 2011 by Citizens Trade Campaign, revealing what some had suspected, that the proposal uses trade as a "cover" for a corporate takeover of all our legal systems. Of 29 proposed clauses in the TPP, only 5 refer, in any way, to world trade. Here is a link to more information about TPP: http://www.occucards.com/tpp/. Here, also, is a link to a MoveOn Petition aimed at withholding so-called "Fast Track" authority for the TPP which, if granted, would circumvent the normal Congressional review process...no hearings, no amendments, just an "UP OR DOWN" vote, which is unacceptable. If you have not signed it yet please do so: http://bit.ly/19FfdKx

[correction] Sep 16 Monday 3pm, Laguna Woods: Concerned Citizens - Erwin Chemerinsky: "The Supreme Court: Another Amazing Year" @ Clubhouse 3 Auditorium, 23822 Avd. Sevilla, Laguna Woods 92637 (see links below to gate entry slip, directions, map, flyer)
Mandatory for activists! Why? Can you explain how certain High Court cases impact more people than most acts of Congress? Or how justices' turnover reversed precedents? Or, thus, elections' vital effect on appointments that turn the Court's direction? Its 2012-13 term was indeed "amazing". In late June its 5 conservatives gutted the Voting Rights Act, and left affirmative action in university admissions barely alive. But Kennedy joined the 4 moderates to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act; and an odd group (Roberts, Scalia and 3 moderates) found a narrow way (lack of standing) to duck the "merits" of Prop 8, thereby restoring same-sex marriage in Calif. Dean Chemerinsky will analyze, besides those, lower profile rulings that'll impact even more lives and extended trends noted in his prior talks: Limiting class action, jury trial and substantive relief, for corporate frauds and unfair practices, pharmaceutical injury, workplace discrimination, "closed courthouse doors" in govt. spying cases, defining police power to search vs. privacy, new technology, etc. Bring your questions for Q&A. Leading scholar, constitutional law expert, litigator in the Supreme Ct. and other courts, and teacher, Chemerinsky often analyzes its cases and trends in print and on air, and testifies to legislative hearings, including those to confirm now-Justice Alito. Author of books and many articles for scholars and law students, often for lay readers too, at his 2011 talk in Laguna Woods he signed 100 copies of his then-new "The Conservative Assault on the Constitution." All who've heard a Chemerinsky talk know he's insightful, frank, brilliant, yet clear for non-lawyers, warmly witty, and say "Just take my word: Don't miss him!" Members free. Guests: $3 asked. LWVillage non-residents note: Gated community; to enter: Print, fill in & bring "gate entry slip": For best entry slip (half filled-in), + best directions + link to GoogleMap + best talk flyer, email a subject line "Dean C. talk, gate slip" to ConcernedCitizensLWV @ yahoo.com. (Or else, click here to print wholly blank entry slip, and click here for lesser directions, and click here for older flyer, and click here for home page of host, Concerned Citizens of LW Village, with navigation to those 3 docs above.)Click here for zoomed-in GoogleMap "pinned" at venue. More info: Jonathan Adler, 949-581-2178, ConcernedCitizensLWV @ yahoo.com

Sep 16 Monday 5:45pm, Santa Ana: Let's Grow Together, Community Participation as a Strategy-Agenda Decision. Let's Grow Together is a high impact community strategy in which the city council and staff engage Santa Ana residents to improve the city. This process will work via evidence of necessity, based on community input, gathered in city wide forums, focus groups and surveys so that community input will influence the decisions of our first 5 Year Strategic Plan in over 20 years. Your presence can make a difference. Location: 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana.

[update] Sep 16 (3^rd Monday) 6:30pm, Irvine: National Women's Political Caucus OC @ ~~The Daily Grill, 2636 Dupont Drive~~ moved to Andrei's Conscious Cuisine at 2607 Main St,, Irvine, CA 92614.
Help NWPC OC continue to fight for women's rights AND to get progressive women elected.

Sep 17 Tuesday, Santa Ana: Occupy Wall Street Anniversary party/get together location not yet decided

Sep 17 Tuesday 4pm, Mission Viejo: Day of Dignity and Respect planning meeting @ Tapestry UU Congregation, 23436 Madero Drive #140
Saturday, October 5th is designated as a Day of Dignity and Respect, to pass comprehensive and compassionate immigration reform. We're planning the Orange County action, need to get this done asap. We'll target at least Cong. Campbell. We're thinking of a short action at an Irvine congregation, followed by a walk to Campbell's office. Are you in? We're meeting at my congregation in Mission Viejo this Tuesday at 4 pm. Please come if you can, even if you just want to know more. octoberimmigration.org/campaign-materials

Sep 17 Tuesday 5-6pm, Costa Mesa: Public Safety Rally sponsored by Costa Mesans for Responsible Government. Councilmen are driving quality public safety recruits to other cities by creating an antagonistic and unsupportive climate. Police staffing is at a dangerous level, crime is up by double digits, two councilmen are suing the police. Please join the really to work for change, hiring of quality officers, high standards. Location: Fair Drive in front of City Hall.

Sep 17 Tuesday 6:30pm, Fullerton: Speak-Protest-Sleep for Human Dignity & Against Criminalization of Homelessness. http://newfullerton.com/2013/09/15/sleep-with-the-homeless-in-fullerton-on-tuesday-sep-17-in-protest-and-support/ Support Fullerton's homeless with public comments at City Council (6:30pm) at Fullerton City Hall, 303 W. Commonwealth Ave. and later (about 8:30pm) at Fullerton Transportation Center. More info at www.artwithanagenda.org.

Sep 17 (3^rd Tuesday) 7:30pm, Irvine: Cousins Club of OC "The Civil War in Syria" @ Irvine Ranch Water District Community Room
Over 100,000 civilians have been killed. Is there a peaceful alternative? We will view a recorded interview with Phyllis Bennis, a noted analyst with the Institute for Policy Studies in Washington, D.C. Discussion will follow. Please join us and share your ideas.

Sep 18 Wednesday 5:30pm, San Clemente?: Progressives of South OC We have two suggestions for a place to meet. One is to go back to the deck at Nomads Canteen in San Clemente where we met several times last spring. Another is to try Iva Lee's outdoor patio. And of course we are open to new places as well. So please send your vote on where to gather as well as your RSVP to: SCNJ66@Yahoo.com There will be a second notice in a few weeks to reveal the winner!

Sep 18 Wednesday 6:30pm, Orange: AAUW - Santa Ana/Orange Branch General Meeting @ First United Methodist Church, 161 South Orange St.
Join us to find out more about American Association of University Women, meet other like minded people and have a good time! Also, we will have the opportunity to meet the girls we sponsored for Tech Trek and hear about their experiences.

Sep 18 Wednesday 7pm, Lake Forest: Backyard Skeptics @ Lucilles Smokehouse BBQ, 23760 El Toro Rd.
Topic suggested for this evening - Morality and its roots http://backyardskeptics.com

Sep 20 Friday noon, Irvine: Lunch with League - Defending Women's Right to Choose: Hoag's Decision to End Comprehensive Reproductive Services for Women @ Marie Callender's Restaurant & Bakery, 15363 Culver Dr.
The League of Women Voters is honored to have LA Times Business Journalist Michael Hiltzik address Hoag's recent decision on reproductive matters. He will present both sides of the controversy and offer a deeper understanding of the circumstances surrounding the issues involved. He will also explain how Hoag's situation impacts similar reductions in reproductive services throughout the country. Don't miss this very special presentation.
Please RSVP with menu choice below and call with cancellation to avoid being responsible for cost of entree ordered - required. Call or e-mail Barb Wood for RSVP and required cancellations by August 14: 949-400-2183 or barbj@sbcglobal.net Menu---choose from: Grilled Rosemary Chicken French Dip with Coleslaw Gorgonzola Cheese, Pecans, Greens and Chicken Salad Soup and Salad Bar All entrees include Marie's cornbread, fountain beverage, coffee or iced tea, and a piece of apple, chocolate cream pie, or lemon meringue pie. Take home boxes will be readily available. The cost of the meal will be $20 (includes tax and tip).

Sep 20 Friday 7pm, Fullerton: North County OC NORML meeting @ Giovannis Pizza 922 W. Williamson.
At this meeting we will discuss current events, plan for the future and we will have a special guest speaker, Julie from Magic Flight Vape. And as always if you attend this free and public meeting we will provide you with a free pizza dinner.

Sep 21 Saturday 8:30am-noon, Huntington Beach/Irvine: Inner Coastal Cleanup Day, sponsored by Earth Resource Foundation.
Huntington Beach - Barlett Basin/Park - Beach Blvd and Utica Please park in parking lot behind Mother's Market
Irvine - San Diego Creek - Michelson and Riperian View It is encouraged to carpool or get dropped off as there is limited parking.
Lead volunteers and general volunteers needed. RSVP at youth@earthresource.org or (949) 645-5163. You will clean up materials that otherwise might end up in the ocean, where they pose huge threat to marine life. Visit www.earthresource.org for more info on our work to preserve natural resources. Wear comfortable work clothes, sunscreen, hat, shorts ok, closed shoes a must and own water bottle. For more cleanup sites in Orange County, please visit: www.trails4all.org, www.coastforyou.org, or ocwatersheds.com.

[rescheduled] ~~Sep 21~~ Saturday, Santa Ana: OC Progressive Summit Rescheduled to Feb 1st

Sep 21 Saturday 10am, Laguna Woods: Laguna Woods Democratic Club Annual Luncheon @ Clubhouse 7
Special Guest Lynn Vavreck "Do Campaigns Matter?" Lynn Vavreck Professor of Political Science, UCLA Author of "The Gamble" and other books Also featuring Honored Guests, a Silent Auction (bring your checkbook!) Mimosas (for a suggested $5 donation, proceeds going to South County Outreach) blintzes with sour cream & cherry topping; and fruit platter $25 Member; $30 Guest Reservations required: Info? Call Penny Cline, 714 381-6439, or e-mail pjlaguna13@yahoo.com Credit card reservations may be made at: https://secure.actblue.com/page/lagunawoods2013

Sep 21 Saturday noon, Fullerton: Just say no to Keystone XL @ Hillcrest Park meadow facing Harbor Blvd. act.350.org/event/draw_the_line_attend/6175

Sep 21-22 Saturday 1-4pm,Sunday 9am,11am,12:30-2:30pm, Irvine: Sister Simone Campbell of Nuns on the Bus The Intersection Of Faith & Social Justice @ Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92604
Sister Simone Campbell, Executive Director of NETWORK, will be visiting on Saturday, September 21, to conduct a workshop/forum that is open to the public. Sister Simone is a religious leader, attorney and poet with extensive experience in public policy and advocacy for systemic change. She speaks about the intersections of faith and social justice and advocates on issues of peace-building, immigration reform, healthcare and economic justice . Sister Simone is best known as author of the famous "nuns' letter" supporting the Affordable Care Act and as organizer of "Nuns on the Bus" tour of nine states that opposed the "Ryan Budget". She recently led a new "Nuns on the Bus" trip focused on comprehensive immigration reform. The free workshop/forum on Saturday, September 21 will be held from 1-4 p.m. in the sanctuary. To help defer the costs of hosting Sister Simone, sponsorships are being sold at $50 each with priority seating for sponsors. Contact the church office if you'd like to be a sponsor. Sister Simone will also speak at both services on Sunday, September 22, and at a luncheon in her honor immediately following second service that day. Lunch reservations are $20 per person.

Sep 21 Saturday 3-5pm, Huntington Beach: Team Huntington Beach Re-Election Campaign Kick-off: Connie Boardman & Joe Shaw @ Home of Debbie Cook, 6692 Shetland Circle
Join RSCCD Trustee Jose Solorio AND Special Guest Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez at the home of Debbie Cook to kick-off the re-election campaign for Connie Boardman and Joe Shaw!

Sep 21 Saturday 5:30-7pm, Costa Mesa: Inaugural Beacon of Light Celebration. To celebrate those who shine their light seeking justice in our community, please join Fairview Community Church as we honor transformative leaders in our community. These leaders include Ameena Mirza Qazi, Esq., Deputy Exec. Dir. and Staff Attorney at the CAIR-LA office, Norberto Santana Jr., Editor-in-Chief, Voice of OC, and City of Costa Mesa Employees Association, accepted by Helen Nenadal. Program includes awards, reception with hors d'oeurves and silent auction. Contact church office at 714/545-4610 or email office@ocfairviewchurch.org. Location: Fairview Community Church, 2525 Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa, CA; www.ocfairviewchurch.org.

Sep 21 Saturday 5pm Brea->7pm Los Angeles: Imagine a World of Peace with Sister Joan Chittister Carpool from Brea Congregational Church-United Church of Christ 300 E Imperial Hwy, Brea to St. John's Cathedral 514 West Adams Blvd. Los Angeles
http://theguibordcenter.org/events-programs/special-speakers/sister-joan-chittister/

Sep 21 Saturday 7-10pm, Santa Ana: Seeds of Resistance Wild Tongue Monologues in collaboration with Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble @ 2313 N. Spurgeon
Join us as we come full circle after a 5-week creative writing course exploring identity and voice. Culminating in a final performance through monologue, we overcome silence and unleash the her-stories beneath our wild tongue(s). $10 suggested donation www.seedsofresistance.net www.breathoffire.org

Sep 22 Sunday 3-5pm, Irvine: Democrats of Greater Irvine General Meeting @ IRWD Duck Club, 15 Riparian View http://www.occnps.org/your-chapter/directions-to-meeting-location.html
Iyad Afalqa will be discussing the implementation of Covered California and the Affordable Care Act.

Sep 22 Sunday, 6-9pm, Santa Ana: Fall Equinox Bluegrass Festival benefiting Red Bucket Equine Rescue of Chino Hills @ 2611 N. Linwood Ave.
The mission of Red Bucket is to rescue, rehabilitate and find forever homes for horses that are abandoned, abused, or headed to slaughter. The loving action of Red Bucket and it's volunteers have saved the lives of hundreds of horses, but they can not do it without your financial help. Their important work calls to all of us who love animals and especially the beautiful horse to do what we can. Come join us for the exciting evening of live music, chili supper, venders and Silent auction, and closing with an Equinox ceremony. Special Guests - Susan Peirce of Red Bucket, and Pixie the Pony. $25 Minimum donation to be sent by check to Sacred Seasons Center address and made out to Red Bucket Rescue. *Please RSVP/ASAP as space is limited. All who send checks before the deadline of Sept. 18 will receive an email confirmation, and a ticket will be waiting at "Will Call." Contact Susan Chamberlain susanrc@sbcglobal.net or (714) 744-3904

Sep 22 Sunday 7:00pm, Newport Beach: "Trigger: The Ripple Effect of Gun Violence" Co-sponsored by Orange County Progressive Christians Uniting and St. Mark Peace and Justice Commission, 2200 San Joaquin Hills Road 92660.
This riveting 55-minute documentary shares the story of how gun violence - a disaster and public health issue - impacts individual and communities, giving voice to the questions and insights of those who have been affected. After looking at their in-depth experiences, the documentary turns to the bigger question, "What can we do to prevent gun violence?"

Sep 22 Sunday, 7:30-10:30pm, Whittier: Whittier Time Bank fundraising dinner @ 5810 Friends Avenue
whittiertimebank.org $25 online ($20 pre-sale tickets available) Tickets at the door $40 whittier.brownpapertickets.com

Sep 23 Monday 7pm, Orange: OC Democratic Central Committee Meeting @ Carpenters' Union Hall, 1916 W. Chapman Ave.
General meeting for the Democratic Party of Orange County. All Democrats are welcome!

Sep 24 Tuesday, 11:30am-1:30pm, Irvine: Women In Leadership lunch "What You Need to Know About Solving Southern California's Critical Water Shortage and How the Coming Water Shortage Will Impact You!" @ UCI University Club, 801 Peltason
Our speaker is Kathleen Cole the Executive Legislative Representative for the Metropolitan Water District. She represents the Water District in its communications with the California Legislature and administrative agencies. To make reservations for this event, CLICK HERE.

Sep 24 Tuesday 2-3:30pm, Santa Ana: OC Immigration Coalition meeting @ SEIU 721, 1651 E. 4th Street (corner of 4th and Lyon) Suite 120
If you have any agenda items or announcements that you would like to add to our agenda, please email contact@ocimmigrationcoalition.org ocimmigrationcoalition.org

Sep 24 (4^rd Tuesday) 5:30-7pm, Orange: Peace Vigil by MFSO and CODEPINK The Orange Circle at the intersection of Glassell St and Chapman Ave.
As many of you know, after our monthly vigil at the Traffic Circle in Orange, most of us meet for a little "down time and socialization" at Watson's Drug Store. The Orange County Peace Coalition has requested that we change our regularly held vigil, (the third Tuesday of the month), to a time when they have their regularly scheduled OCPC meetings. The idea would be to combine the two activities, (many of us go to OCPC meetings and the vigil). This means that instead of socializing after the vigil, the OCPC meetings would be held at Watsons Drugs at 7pm. This might help us have more people at our vigil if OCPC members will just come a little earlier. We hope that you will join us at the Traffic Circle on the 4th Tuesday of this month starting at 5:30. At 7pm we are all invited to join the OCPC meeting which will be held right after the vigil at Watson's Diner- just around the corner beginning at 7pm. hope you will join us at our monthly MFSO/ Code Pink vigil. Please encourage everyone to come; there is a lot of traffic so it's well worth the time. Come help us get the word out that we demand an end to the war in Afghanistan NOW - 2014 is a full 2 years away and we will not stand by silently.. We have signs, but please bring your own if you have one.

Sep 24 Tuesday 6:15-8:30pm, Huntington Beach: Debate - Where Does Our Morality Come From? @ Huntington Beach Library, 7111 Talbert Ave.
meetup.com/Backyard-Skeptics/events/135006222 This is the first of a monthly debate series which Backyard Skeptics will be sponsoring. Bruce Gleason and Cary Cook will be debating Biblical scholar David Lehman for two full hours in the 'conversational' format. Cost is free, but we will be passing the hat to pay for the room.

Sep 24 Tuesday 7pm, Irvine: PDA Greater OC Chapter @ Home of Ron Varasteh and Masha Macurda, 4022 Escudero Dr.
Please bring POT LUCK snack food item INTRODUCTIONS NATIONAL "Change Makes Change!" Reports: EDUCATE CONGRESS/PROGRESSIVE ROUNDTABLE - updates on Syria, TPP, Obamacare http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoKPSg9Rbyo IOTs {EWO, HCHR, SGW, ECR, CFTE, ESJ} Working Grps {ERA, EMI}-- reports www.pdamerica.org, www.pdacommunity.org REGIONAL Calif Dem Party/Progressive Caucus - Issues, Candidates LOCAL PDA North OC Chapter Report 2ND TUES DPOC, Candidates, Coffee/Weekly Discussion Groups-Los Amigos, LH Progs, SJC Metro Java, CHC-OC, DFA, MoveOn, OFA, Issues Groups, OC Prog Summit, Occupy, Actions, Announcements, Irvine Matters, OPEN DISCUSSION NEXT MEETING Wed 10/30 7PM -- Dr Bill Honigman c: 949-246-6283 Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) www.pdamerica.org

Sep 24 (4^th Tuesday) 7-9pm, Orange: OC Peace Coalition general meeting ocpeace.org @ Watson Drugs and Soda Fountain, 116 E Chapman Ave (After Circle Vigil)
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 24 Tuesday 7pm, Santa Ana: Ecofeminism & Social Justice Community Reading Group @ Mother's Market & Kitchen, 151 E Memory Ln
Are you interested in feminism, social justice, animal rights/veganism, and environmentalism? Join us at our next meeting! This is a safe and supportive space. We will discover, grow, and learn from each other. People of all backgrounds, genders, and ages are welcome. This is FREE.
We will discuss chapters 1-7 of Riane Eisler's The Chalice and the Blade: Our History, Our Future. PLEASE NOTE: We will meet at the tables and common area outside of Mother's Market; we are not meeting inside the store.
Questions? E-mail or call Stacy - stacylee1970@yahoo.com or (714) 595-7589

Sep 25 Wednesday 1:30pm, Santa Ana: Action Demanding a Stop to Gurmukh Singh's Deportation @ Sasscer Park/Black Panther Park on Ross and 5th st.
http://www.notonemoredeportation.com/portfolio/gurmukh/

Sep 25 Wednesday 6-9pm, Tustin: OC Green Drinks @ The Lost Vine, 13011 Newport Ave #104,
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

Sep 25 Wednesday 6:30-9pm, Santa Ana: The Rainbow Group Speaker Series - Zoe Nicholson, Equality Activist and Feminist @ The Center Orange County, 1605 N. Spurgeon St.
Zoe is an equality activist, feminist, author, and speaker. She will be sharing her story and insights about her experiences as an activist and the greater social justice movement for women and the queer community. This event is open to LGBTQ and allied youth ages 14-18! The more, the merrier, so feel free to bring your friends to this engaging event! Food and beverages will be provided.

Sep 25 Wednesday 6:30pm, Fountain Valley: Democratic Club of West OC @ Green Valley Adult Clubhouse, 17250 Los Jardines West, (off Warner between Euclid and Brookhurst Sts.)
DemClubofWestOC.org Our September speaker, Amanda LaPera if from the National Alliance on Mental Illness, will speak about implementing Laura's Law.

Sep 25 Wednesday 7-8pm, Orange: Conflict in Cairo @ Chapman University, Argyros Forum Great Room, 1 University Dr.
Join Civic Engagement Initiatives for another installment of our Beyond the Booths series, Conflict in Cairo! This is an opportunity for anyone to participate in a facilitated discussion among distinguished guests, faculty, and students about the ongoing political unrest in Egypt and its international consequences. Come to ask questions, engage in conversation, and enjoy light refreshments! For questions and accommodations, call (714) 997-6908 or send an email to civic@chapman.edu.

Sep 25 Wednesday 7pm, Fullerton: Film screening: Solitary Confinement @ CSUF, humanities 413, 800 N State College Blvd.
Communities Against the Prison Industrial Complex will be screening "Solitary Confinement" followed by a discussion on the recent California Hunger Strike to end Solitary Confinement.

Sep 26 Thursday 11:30am-1:30pm, Santa Ana: FREE Jesús Aguirre @ 601 West Santa Ana Blvd., therebelpress.com/articles/show?id=36

Sep 26 Thursday noon-2pm, Santa Ana: Organizing for Action (OFA) tabling with Covered California @ Santa Ana College https://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/obamacareactionevent/gs8x5c

Sep 26 Thursday 1:30pm, Laguna Woods: ENERGY FAIR @ Clubhouse 5
with four speakers on energy topics as well as solar vendors

Sep 26 Thursday 6:30pm, Irvine: Women For:OC - Fair Trade Trends & Issues in the US @ IRWD Duck Club, 5 Riparian View
Tony Hall Regional Administrator of World Fair Trade and Board Member of Fair Trade America Learn how your purchases can help provide a decent "living wage" for workers...and enjoy free samples of Fair Trade Chocolate after the talk! On-Line Flyer: http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n590/jmgoodman1/Women_For_OC/2013Septemberflyerreducedresolution_zps9a2084da.png

Sep 26 Thursday 7pm, Santa Ana: panel discussion of "Climate Change in Southern California" @ Old Santa Ana Courthouse, 211 W. Santa Ana Blvd.
Panelists include Matthew Kirby of California State University Fullerton, Jere Lipps of the Cooper Center, and Linda Marsa of Discover Magazine. Learn about what is happening with climate change and sea level rise, and how it will affect our water supplies and health in the future. The event, sponsored by the John D. Cooper Archaeological and Paleontological Center, is free and open to the public. For more information see: http://jdcoopercenter.org/lecture

Sep 26 Thursday 7pm, Irvine: Amnesty International group 178 Monthly Meeting @ Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92604
Please come join us to write letters concerning human rights issues and prisoners of conscience all over the world. This is a great opportunity to enjoy good company, delicious cookies, and to do something very worthwhile! http://www.aiusaoc.org/irvine/meetings.html

Sep 27-29 Friday-Sunday 7-10am, Tustin: 3rd Annual Orange County Stand Down @ Tustin Army Reserve Center, 2345 Barranca Pkwy (Next door to "The District" - Former Tustin Marine Base)
Registration open 0700-1000 daily A three day event in which the region's homeless and at risk veterans and their families can access basic services, bond with their fellow veterans and start rebuilding their lives. For more information visit www.ocstaddown.org or call 714.547.0615

Sep 28 Saturday 8:30-10am, Irvine: Walk for Unity @ Bill Barber Park, 4 Civic Center Plaza
Make plans to travel the world at the City of Irvine's annual Global Village Festival At 8:30 am the festival launches with its registration for the annual Walk for Unity; first founded & established by Ms. Sunny Zia, founder of Humanity Unites. This year, please join us for a pre-event "Walk for Unity" now hosted by the The Tiyya Foundation to bring Irvine's community together in support of global harmony and celebrate cultural diversity. The 5K walk begins at the corner of Harvard and San Juan at 9 a.m. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. Please park your vehicle at the Woodbridge satellite parking lot and ride the shuttle to the Festival. The shuttle from Woodbridge drops off near the Walk of Unity check-in tent.

Sep 28 Saturday 10am-noon, Santa Ana: UNA-USA "Coffee Talk" The World Food Crisis: Feeding the Future @ American Red Cross, 601 North Golden Circle Dr (Between the 5 and 55 freeways off of 4th st.) For further information: 949-235-3603
Professor Lilian Were Associate Professor of Food Science Program, Chapman University, Irvine Expert in International Nutrition, including the World Food Crisis Followed by a brief presentation on The Hunger Project by Patricia Tucker, Regional Director $5 Donation Suggested una-oc.org

Sep 28 Saturday 10am-1pm, Garden Grove: Immigration Reform Forum hosted by OC LULAC Foundation @ 11277 Garden Grove Blvd. Suite 101-A
Please join Orange County LULAC Foundation in an open forum with California Representatives on the upcoming immigration bill.

Sep 28 Saturday 10am-6pm, Irvine: Irvine Global Village Festival @ Bill Barber Park, 4 Civic Center Plaza cityofirvine.org/globalvillage

Sep 28 Saturday noon-4pm, Anaheim: Kick off event for Y.O.G.O. Youth Organizing for Greater Opportunities @ Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim, 511 S. Harbor Blvd.

Sep 28 Saturday 3-5pm, Fullerton: MoveOn-North OC - Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Information Event @ Fullerton Public Library
This informational meeting will feature a presentation designed to clearly explain the dangers of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Participants will learn why this so-called trade deal is actually a world-wide corporate takeover, threatening the environment, jobs, Internet freedom, and even national sovereignty. Learn the rest of the story, get your questions answered, and join us in a discussion of how we can fight back. There will be plenty of time for questions and discussion of how we can work together to stop this before it's too late.

Sep 28 Saturday 5pm, Irvine: Be the Cause reunion @ ~~William R. Mason Regional Park, 18712 University Drive~~ Location change, see http://facebook.com/events/167075403485051/

Sep 29 Sunday 6-9pm, Irvine: Documentary Film Showing - Granito:How to Nail a Dictator @ Plumer Hall, Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway
The 1983 documentary by Pamela Yates, When the Mountains Tremble, showed how the military government, lead by General Montt, killed Mayan civilians. This helped provide key evidence for bringing the indictment, when a Guatemalan court recently convicted former dictator Efraín Rios Montt with genocide for his brutal war against the country's Mayan people in the 1980s. (The conviction has been overturned and a new trial is scheduled.) Granito: How to Nail a Dictator tells the extraordinary story of how a film, aiding a new generation of human rights activists, became a granito - a tiny grain of sand - that helped tip the scales of justice. http://aiusaoc.org/granito.html

Oct 1 Tuesday 7pm, Laguna Woods: Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods Village - "Stealth Multi-Lateralism: Engagement Without Ratification" @ Clubhouse 7
David Kaye, faculty member of UC Irvine School of Law - focusing on international law and human rights - will be our October guest speaker. Always timely and relevant, he will discuss partisan views that mistake multi-lateral treaties as grave threats to American sovereignty. This response - a repeated factor in Senate debate - makes it increasingly difficult for American presidents to strike international agreements and to participate in global affairs.

Oct 2 Wednesday 6:15pm, Costa Mesa: Democracy for America-OC Regular Monthly Meeting featuring guest speaker Jan Meslin, coordinator of Friends of Orange County Detainees. Jan will share the group's efforts to visit detainees held at ICE detention centers in OC and she will discuss the progress of immigration reform efforts and legislation. Social hour starts at 6:15 pm, meeting at 7:15. Admission is free; menu is diverse and billing is by table. We meet on the patio, so please dress appropriately. For more information, email dfaoc.comm@gmail.com. See DFA-OC on Facebook. Location: Karl Strauss Brewing Company, 901 South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa 92626.

Oct 3-13 Thursday 11am-Sunday 7pm, Irvine: Solar Decathlon @ Orange County Great Park, Sand Canyon and Marine Way
The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon is an award-winning program that challenges collegiate teams to design, build, and operate solar-powered houses that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and attractive. The winner of the competition is the team that best blends affordability, consumer appeal, and design excellence with optimal energy production and maximum efficiency. the-xpo.org

Oct 3 Thursday noon, Irvine: DFOC Luncheon with Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva @ The Irvine Hilton, 18800 MacArthur Blvd.
To reserve a Non-Member ticket ($45.00) you may write a check payable to DFOC, PO Box 26708, Santa Ana, CA 92799 ...or pay securely online at https://secure.actblue.com/page/quirk-silvaluncheon Democratic Foundation of Orange County members RSVP here: info@dfoc.com

Oct 3 Thursday 6-9pm, Fullerton: Join the Democrats of North Orange County at our October 3rd meeting as the DNOC welcomes guest speaker CA Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silver, representing our 65th District which covers Buena Park, Cypress, Fullerton, Hawaiian Gardens, La Palma, Stanton and West Anaheim. Assemblywoman Quirk-Silva brought her passion for public service to her CA Assembly work. You don't want to miss this opportunity to meet with our Assemblywoman. The DNOC meets at the: Sizzler Restaurant, 1401 North Harbor Boulevard, Fullerton; Dinner at 6, Meeting begins at 7. For more information please contact: DNOC President Pete Anderson, petedem04@gmail.com

Oct 3 Thursday 6:30-8:30pm, Newport Beach: James H. Kunstler on The Long Emergency (Global oil, climate change, etc.) @ Newport Beach Central Library, 1000 Avocado Avenue nbplfoundation.org/onlineorder/freeevents

Oct 4 Friday Various Times, Irvine: Inequality for All, A Movie by Robert Reich. @ University Town Center 6, 4245 Campus Drive.
"One of the best ways to help people understand the challenges we face is with a movie that can grab the audience and move them to action. And this movie will do exactly that," says Reich, best-selling author of 13 books, Chancellor's Professor of Public Policy at UC Berkeley, former Secretary of Labor in the Clinton administration, and a foremost expert on economics. For more information and to order tickets, visit inequalityforall.com.

Oct 4 Friday 11am Brea/noon Irvine: MoveOn Rally: Time is Over
11am @ Congressman Ed Royce's Brea Office, 210 W. Birch St., Brea 92821 moveon.org/event/teatimeisover/140127 moveon.org/event/teatimeisover/140144
noon @ Congressman John Campbell's Irvine Office, 20 Pacifica, Irvine, CA 92618 moveon.org/event/teatimeisover/140133

Oct 4 Friday 6pm, Fullerton: World Workshop #19: "A WORLD WITHOUT MONEY" + Dinner @ California State University, Fullerton, Humanities Bldg. Room 123, 800 N. State College Blvd. meetup.com/The-Left-Bank-of-Orange-County/events/142569902

Oct 4 Friday 6:30pm, Orange: Friday Night Film Series "Harvest of Empire" @ St. Joseph Center, Mother Louis Room, 480 S. Batavia Street,
Harvest of Empire provides a rare and powerful glimpse into the enormous sacrifices and rarely-noted triumphs of our nation's growing Latino community. Based on the ground-breaking book by award-winning journalist Juan González, the film takes an unflinching look at the role that U.S. economic and military interests played in triggering an unprecedented wave of migration that is transforming our nation's cultural and economic landscape. There is no fee to participate. Join In. For more information, visit www.csjorange.org, contact (714) 633-8121 ext. 7716 or justice@csjorange.org.

Oct 5 Saturday 10:30am, Irvine: Day of Dignity and Respect @ Irvine Spectrum, 71 Fortune Dr. (Meet in front of movie theater)
Contact: oct5thoc@gmail.com or 714-612-5028 Join us for a rally and march to Congressman John Campbell's office. Join thousands across the country to tell Congress: VOTE NOW For an Immigration Reform bill that includes a Pathway to CITIZENSHIP

Oct 5 Saturday 4pm, Irvine: Potluck and a Screening of "How I Became an Elephant" @ IRWD Duck Club, 15 Riparian View
meetup.com/aprl-oc/events/125139982 How I Became an Elephant is one girl's journey to inspire a movement. Please bring a vegan dish to share (no animal products including dairy or eggs)

Oct 6 (1^st Sunday) 7:30am-5pm, Huntington Beach: Military Families Speak Out and Veterans For Peace will again be setting up the Arlington West Display on the sands of Huntington Beach at 6th Street. We hope we can have your help to set up the display in the morning and dismantle it in the evening. If your schedule doesn't permit helping, please consider coming by to visit. Volunteers meet at the beach (6th Street north of the pier) at 7:30AM to help unload the trailer and setup the crosses and other material, and/or come by 4:00PM to help take it down and put it away. Please let us know if you are coming this Sunday by emailing ocvfpaw@gmail.com, but you, of course, are most welcome without replying first.

Oct 6 Sunday noon, Santa Ana: Film: "The Muslims are coming!" @ 1561 W Sunflower Ave.
"The Muslim's Are Coming!" is a hilarious new comedy by Negin Farsad and Dean Obeidallah. The Left Bank will join a special screening hosted by producer Jennifer Mizban on Sunday, October 06 12:00pm - 1:47pm in Santa Ana at the at the Regency South Coast Village theater. Cost: $12.00 Tickets are pre-sale only and must be purchased in advance at http://www.tugg.com/events/5398. Movie trailer and synopsis: http://themuslimsarecoming.com/ More info: meetup.com/The-Left-Bank-of-Orange-County/events/137999052

Oct 6 Sunday 2pm, Irvine: Green Party of OC General Meeting @ Irvine Ranch Water District Community Meeting Center, 15500 Sand Canyon Ave The GPOC County Council meeting will immediately follow the General Meeting. All attendees are welcome to stay and view the business aspects of running the Green Party during the County Council meeting.

Oct 7 Monday 6-8pm, Irvine: Taking Our Temperature: A Closer Look at Climate Change @ The Duck Club at the San Joaquin Marsh Directions and Map
Join us for a stimulating presentation on the science, impacts and solutions to climate change with environmental activist Eve Simmons As a wildlife guide for the San Diego Zoo, Eve focused on biodiversity, habitat and species loss, the Greenhouse Effect and interconnectivity. Her passion for the environment, children and animals comes through in her talks. In addition to being an active member of Citizen's Climate Lobby, 350.org and The Climate Reality Project, Eve currently serves as a member of San Diego County's Fish and Wildlife Advisory Commission, is a Board member of San Diego Energy District Foundation and is a visiting lecturer at UCSD.

Oct 7 Monday 6:30pm, Irvine: Film: "Inequality For All" by Robert Reich @ Edwards University Town Center 6, 4245 Campus Dr.
We'll meet at the Edwards University theater on Monday evening to watch Robert Reich's critically-acclaimed new documentary Inequality for All. We'll have dinner afterwards. Exact time and meeting place will be confirmed, please keep posted! meetup.com/The-Left-Bank-of-Orange-County/events/143187172

Oct 8 Tuesday 7pm, Brea: PDA of North OC @ Lascari's Italian Deli, 1060 E. Imperial Hwy.
social time 6:30PM-back patio meeting starts 7:00PM Topics Include: Letter drop for August IOT reports John Smith of Common Cause will be showing a documentary "The United States of ALEC". This Bill Moyer's production has new information on ALEC. Very informative!!

Oct 8 Tuesday 7:30pm, Tustin: Sierra Club OC Group Meeting @ the REI in the Tustin Marketplace, 2962 El Camino Real
to help get members ready to speak at a November hearing in Newport Beach to discussed the desalination plant proposed in Huntington Beach.

Oct 9 Wednesday 4:30-8pm, Buena Park: OC Labor Federation Candidates Academy @ UFCW Local 324, 8530 Stanton Ave. oclabor.org

Oct 9 (2^nd Wednesday) 7pm, San Juan Capistrano: South OC Democratic Club @ San Juan Capistrano Community Center, 25925 Camino Del Avion
The speaker for this October 9 meeting is Dan Jacobson Dan is the chair of the Democratic Foundation of Orange County. The subject: The Affordable Care Act.
Did you remember to make your R.S.V.P. ? 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, May 6, 2013 Please! Contact: kenton805@cox.net

Oct 9 Wednesday 7pm, Huntington Beach: 72nd ADA Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker Florice Hoffman, Director for Region 17 @ IAMAW District Lodge, 5402 Bolsa Ave. See the map here: http://www.72ndada.com Doors open at 6:30pm.

Oct 9 Wednesday 7pm, Laguna Woods: Laguna Woods Democratic Club: Michael Hiltzik @ Clubhouse 3 Auditorium
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Michael A. Hiltzik has been a staff member of the Los Angeles Times for more than 20 years, working as a financial and political writer, a foreign correspondent serving in Africa and Russia, and as a technology and science writer and editor. All Villagers are invited to enjoy Mr. Hiltzik's take on the events in the political and economic reality of 2013. There is no admission fee for guests at this meeting. Read the Times? Come! Please bring nonperishable food items for South County Outreach. For info, call Sue Dearing at 949 855-6965

Oct 9 Wednesday 7-8:30pm, Irvine: Friends Of OC Detainees orientation @ Irvine United Congregational Church, Plumer Hall, 4915 Alton Parkway
Friends of Orange County Detainees is an all-volunteer group who visit immigrants confined at the James Musick Facility in Irvine, the Santa Ana City Jail, and the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange. Our purpose is humanitarian. Because these people are not part of the criminal justice system, their rights are few. Many detainees have no visitors and are thrilled when we come to just talk and listen. We welcome you to come and learn more. We have a special need for Spanish speaker volunteers. For more information or to sign up to attend, please email Jan Meslin at friendsofocdetainees@gmail.com or call 949-682-5053 We are sponsored by Tapestry Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Mission Viejo; Irvine United Congregational Church is in the process of determining their leadership role.We are part of the growing national network of detention visitation programs called CIVIC, Community Initiatives for Visiting Immigrants in Confinement. endisolation.org/friendsofocdetainees

Oct 9 Wednesday 7pm, Santa Ana: OC Young Democrats Monthly Meeting and Mixer @ Bistro 400, 400 W 4th St info@ocyd.org

Oct 10 Thursday 7pm, Laguna Beach: 2013 LGBTQ Equality In Education Awards @ Simard Bilodeau Galerie, 1965 Laguna Canyon Rd. ocequality.com/page/equality-awards-13

Oct 11 Friday 6pm, Fullerton: World Workshop #20: "FOCUS ON THE MIDDLE-EAST" + Dinner @ California State University, Fullerton, Humanities Bldg. Room 123, 800 N. State College Blvd. meetup.com/The-Left-Bank-of-Orange-County/events/142577912

Oct 11 Friday 6:30pm, Garden Grove: Book Talk and Signing with Author and Activist Josh Ruebner. Ruebner will discuss his book Shattered Hopes: Obama's Failure to Broker Israeli-Palestinian Peace. @ Islamic Society of Orange County, 1 Al-Rahman Plaza
Read more at www.shattered-hopes.com

Oct 11 Friday 7pm, Anaheim: Stop Police Brutality/End Mass Incarceration Community Forum @ Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim, 511 S. Harbor Blvd.
Agenda Video: Michelle Alexander, The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration In Thee Age Of Colorblindness (20 minutes) Speaker: Jesse Rowen (10 minutes) Speaker: Theresa Smith, Mother of A Caesar Ray Cruz murdered in Anaheim by police officer (10 minutes) 10 minutes intermission refreshments available Open Mic: Citizens take turns speaking about their experiences and concerns ( 3 minutes per person)

Oct 12 (2^nd 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 12 Saturday 12:30pm, Laguna Beach: March Against Monsanto @ Laguna Beach, Main Beach Park. tinyurl.com/MAM-OCT12 World Food Day Festival, Organic Food Vendors, Speakers/ Films/ Music, Vendor & Sponsor Tables Available, Bring Signs & Family/ Friends!

Oct 12 Saturday 1pm, Irvine: Josh Ruebners "Shattered Hopes: Obama's Failure to Broker Israeli-Palestinian Peace" @ Irvine United Congregational Church, Plumer Hall, 4915 Alton Parkway
Read more at www.shattered-hopes.com Hosted by IUCC Advocates for Peace and Justice Co-Sponsors: Brea UCC Social Action Committee, Friends of Sabeel in OC, Cousins Club OC, Contact: dasmith@uci.edu

[postponed] ~~Oct 12~~ Saturday 5-8pm, Tustin: Breaking the Glass Ceiling Fundraiser (POSTPONED UNTIL Nov 15) @ The home of Sherri and Gary Loveland in Tustin Ranch.
The National Women's Political Caucus - OC will host their Fall Fundraiser, "Breaking the Glass Ceiling," honoring the Honorable Ellen Corbett, the Honorable Martha Escutia, the Honorable Ursula Kennedy, Karen Cebreros, and Allyson Sonenshine. Visit our website at NWPCOC.org for details and to purchase tickets.

Oct 13 Sunday 10am-1pm, San Juan Capistrano: Anti-Columbus Day at the San Juan Capistrano Mission, 26801 Ortega Hwy contact: nauiocelotl@yahoo.com

Oct 13 Sunday 1pm, Irvine: Americans United for Separation of Church and State, OC Chapter - Dr. David DiLeo:Head and Heart: The Great American Paradox
Community Room, Irvine Ranch Water District, 15500 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine CA 92618. For more information, visit www.au-oc.org, email OrangeCountyAU@yahoo.com or call 949/733-9157 or visit AU-OC on Facebook.

Oct 13 Sunday 2pm, Santa Ana: United Artists of Santa Ana general meeting @ Santora Arts Bldg, 207 N. Broadway, 92701 (Basement Level)
Music/Sculpture/Photography/Painting/Film/Poetry/Theater Artists & Art Luvers Welcome!

Oct 13 Sunday 3pm, Irvine: Irvine Matters Townhall Meeting at the Woodbury Community Center, 130 Sanctuary (at the corner of Longview), Irvine CA 92620
to discuss the planning issues that are so important to Irvine quality of life. Volunteers are needed for Sat. Oct. 12 to walk neighborhoods with flyers and invite people to the Sunday meeting. Call 949/683-8855. (Melissa Fox).

Oct 15 Tuesday noon-5pm, Santa Ana: 2nd OC Women's Health Policy Summit @ Delhi Center, 505 E. Central Avenue, Santa Ana
ocwomenshealth.org/2013-policy-summit

Oct 15 (3^rd Tuesday) 7:30pm, Irvine: Cousins Club of OC "The turmoil in the Middle East, Effects on the U.S. and Israel"
Dr. Brice Harris Jr., a professor of history, diplomacy and world affairs, discuss this topic and report on his recent trip to the Middle East East. Discussion will follow. Please join us.
The address is 15500 Sand Canyon ave, 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 stated 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 2013 if you have not already paid.

Oct 16 Wednesday noon, Irvine: Take Back UCI Rally @ Flagpoles
Come out next Wednesday, October 16th to take back your public education system. This rally is being called in response to: - the continued impact of austerity measures on UC workers and students, - cuts to benefits for campus workers and for departmental budgets, - high student/teacher ratios, -the undemocratic appointment of Janet Napolitano as UC president, -the crazy bees that keep showing up in Aldrich park Come out and make your voice heard! Have conversations about the state of your University!

Oct 16 Wednesday 7-8pm, Tustin: Movie Screening: Story of Cap & Trade AND Story of Solutions @ Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1201 Irvine Blvd.
The Story of Cap & Trade takes a provocative but humorous look at cap and trade, the leading climate solution that was under consideration in Copenhagen and on Capitol Hill. Employing the same urgent honesty that made The Story of Stuff so successful-and flash animation that makes it clear who wins and who loses-The Story of Cap & Trade points to the 'devils in the details' in current cap and trade proposals: free permits to big polluters, fake carbon offsets and, most importantly, distraction from the significant tasks at hand in tackling the climate crisis.
The Story of Solutions, released in October 2013, explores how we can move our economy in a more sustainable and just direction, starting with orienting ourselves toward a new goal. In the current 'Game of More', we're told to cheer a growing economy - more roads, more malls, more Stuff! - even though our health indicators are worsening, income inequality is growing and polar icecaps are melting. But what if we changed the point of the game? What if the goal of our economy wasn't more, but better - better health, better jobs and a better chance to survive on the planet? Shouldn't that be what winning means?

Oct 16 Wednesday 7pm, Irvine: OC Film Festival Documentary Series "Bully" @ University Synagogue - 3400 Michelson Dr.
Lee Hirsch's moving and troubling documentary about the misery some children inflict upon others, arrives at a moment when bullying, long tolerated as a fact of life, is being redefined as a social problem. "Just kids being kids" can no longer be an acceptable response to the kind of sustained physical and emotional abuse that damages the lives of young people whose only sin is appearing weak or weird to their peers. A discussion will follow with Melissa Carr of the Anti- Defamation League. Co-sponsored by the Anti-Defamation League of Long Beach/ Orange County

Oct 17 Thursday 2pm, Laguna Woods: Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods Village - "Friends of OC Detainees" @ Clubhouse 1, Main Lounge
The Friends of OC Detainees, part of a national network, is a group of 60 volunteers who visit immigration detainees in three OC jails. These men and women are imprisoned not for a crime, but for lack of proper documentation. (Did you know that more than $100 per day of our taxes is spent to keep each one jailed?) The Friends help by showing that someone cares, in the hope of relieving their sense of isolation. They've also started a pen-pal program. Join us to hear them discuss their work and show a dvd in relation to it.

Oct 17 Thursday 5:30-7:30pm, Anaheim: Birthday and Re-election Campaign Kick-off Campaign for Orange Unified School District Trustee Diane Singer. Sponsorships available. Join Sheriff Sandra Hutchen and Senator Lou Correa and RSVP Melahat 949/350-7733 (c) 562/491-1367 (f) or email melahat@psccampaigns.com. Location The Catch, 2100 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim CA 92806.

Oct 17 Thursday 6-8pm, Garden Grove: LGBTQ Immigration Rights Forum. @ Garden Grove United Methodist Church, 12741 Main Street
Learn about the effects of the repeal of the "Defense of Marriage Act" (DOMA) on immigration law, the process of asylum for LGBTQ people, detention practices against gay and transgender immigrants and other immigration issues affect the LGBTQ community. Sponsoring organizations are DeColores Queer Orange County, Law Offices of George W. Abbes, Orange County Dream Team, Orange County Equality Coalition, Viet Rainbow of Orange County. If you are interested in helping to plan or attend the event, please contact Claudia Brena at 714/261-1938 or Tony Ortuno at 714/926-3566.

Oct 17 Thursday 6-10pm, Laguna Beach: INTIMATE ARTIST BIOGRAPY SERIES- Éric Nadeau, Daniel and Mark Jesinoski @ Laguna Gallery of Contemporary Art, 611 South Coast Hwy
3 brilliant Humanitarian artists....3 tear jerking real life stories....Joseph Yashar gracing us with his classical guitar..Victor and Michael Avila from amazing El Ranchito restaurant serving food with Brady At Tres Sietes and Passo robles wines .....Enjoy a cultural experience at the First all humanitarian gallery in OC.......This is the opening night of our 12 part series stunewslaguna.com/index.php?option=com_content&id=9920

Oct 18 Friday noon, Irvine: Lunch with League: The Threats and Benefits From Fracking - Pros and Cons @ Marie Callender's Restaurant & Bakery, 15363 Culver Drive
Speakers: Michael Utt, pro-fracking Union Oil spokesperson and anti-fracking spokesperson for Food and Water Watch, Alexandra Nagy. This event is open to League members and the general public. Please RSVP with menu choice below and call with cancellation to avoid being responsible for cost of entree ordered - required. Call or e-mail Barb Wood for RSVP and required cancellations by October 16: 949-400-2183 or barbj@sbcglobal.net

Oct 18 Friday 7pm, Fullerton: North County OC NORML meeting @ Giovannis Pizza 922 W. Williamson. on Euclid one street from Commonwealth
We will have a special guest speaker this month, Attorney Daniel Conelius who will be giving a presentation on jury nullification. This meeting is open to the public and we will provide a free pizza dinner.
**There will be NO Fullerton meeting in November and December. **There will be NO Lake Forest meeting in December.

Oct 19 Saturday 8am-noon, Orange: Human Trafficking Symposium Current, Hidden Dangers in Cyberspace Are You At Risk?
@ St. Joseph Center Auditorium, 480 South Batavia St. csjorange.org/justice-office/human-trafficking-symposium

[update] Oct 19 Saturday 1:30-4:30pm, San Clemente: Community Symposium on Decommissioning San Onofre and the Ongoing Dangers of Nuclear Waste @ Center for Spiritual Living Capistrano Valley, 1201 Puerta Del Sol, Suite 100
The symposium will help concerned residents inform ourselves and get active to be sure the outcome is the fairest and best possible for those who continue to live with the presence of San Onofre as a nuclear waste storage site. Come and get briefed on the crucial issues, share your thoughts with other concerned residents, and join us as we organize to help shape the decisions that lie ahead. We need your help to make sure this important symposium comes to life. Please take moment right now to make your tax deductible donation today. Based on necessary expenses for the event, our fund-raising goal is $9000. We have received $1000 as challenge grant from Glenn Pascall to start us off. Anyone who matches or exceeds this generous gift will be invited to join us for dinner afterwards with coalition leaders and with national experts who are our invited guest speakers. Any amount is welcomed. To write a check you can send to Gene Stone at 1203 Via Presa, San Clemente CA. 92672 , pay to the order of "Sierra Club" bottom left under memo please write "Nuclear Waste Symposium". Our coalition member groups include: Peace Resource Center of San Diego, Citizens Oversight Project, Sierra Club Angeles Chapter, Women Occupy San Diego, San Clemente Green, San Onofre Safety, and Residents Organized for a Safe Environment (ROSE). residentsorganizedforasafeenvironment.wordpress.com/2013/09/21/community-symposium-on-decommissioning-san-onofre

Oct 19 Saturday 1-5pm, Orange: OCDT DACA Clinic @ El Modena Family Resource Center, 18672 E. Center Ave.

Oct 19 Saturday 5-8pm, Anaheim: 19th Annual Truman Awards Dinner @ The Disneyland Hotel, Magic Kingdom Ballroom -- 1150 Magic Way Anaheim, CA 92802
5:00pm - 6:00pm - General Reception and Silent Auction 5:00pm - 6:00pm - VIP Reception 6:00pm - 8:00pm - Program and Dinner We are thrilled to announce that Texas Representative Joaquin Castro will be the keynote speaker at our 19th Annual Harry S Truman Awards Dinner. Congressman Castro will join us with Democrats from across our great county at our largest annual gathering and fundraiser. secure.actblue.com/page/2013trumandinner

Oct 19 Saturday 6pm, Newport Beach: American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee OC Chapter: Alex Odeh Memorial Banquet with Keynote Speaker Amy Goodman Host & Executive producer democracy now! democracynow.org @ Newport Beach Marriott, 900 Newport Center Drive
Award Recipients Joseph Haiek Publisher News Circle/Arab American Affairs Magazine and the Arab American Almanac series and Founder of the the Arab American Press Guild and the Arab American Historical Foundation Don Bustany Co-Creator of American Top 40 & American Country Countdown; Producer/Host of KPFK's Middle East in Focus for the past 17 years; Past President of the Los Angeles ADC Chapter Yola and Nabhan Simaan ADC Orange County Chapter Benefactors and Philanthropists
Tickets for table sponsorship, email adcocounty@gmail.com General $100, Students $50, at the door. $90 if you prepay online at www.adc.org or send a check by October 14, 2013 (please make the check payable to ADC-RI (tax deductible) and send to Souhail Toubia, MD, 2141 S. Standard Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92707 for more information, please contact Rima at (949) 462-4888 * Nadia at (562) 691-3428 * Souhail at (714) 745-6230

Oct 20 Sunday 3-5pm, Tustin: OC Global Warming Committee Meeting @ REI, 2962 El Camino Real, We will be in the Community Meeting room of the REI store in Tustin Marketplace meetup.com/OCGlobalWarmingCommittee/events/145309042

Oct 20 Sunday 5pm, Santa Ana: 48^th Annual Farm Worker Autumn Celebration @ Church of the Foothills, 19211 Dodge Av.
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Edie Rasell, Minister For Economic Justice, United Church Of Christ Dinner: $25 contribution per person with a prepaid reservation, or $30 at the door. Dinner will be catered, reservations re-quired by Tuesday, Oct. 15. All proceeds will be given to the National Farm Worker Ministry. We must have a firm count so that the correct number of dinners can be ordered. Please indicate with the check the names of the people who plan to attend. Your Committee is obligated to pay for any dinner reservation made but not paid. For reservations, call Suzanne Darweesh at 714-738-1785 and for a pre-paid reservation, make your check payable to NFWM (tax deductible) and mail it to Suzanne, 2104 Hilltop Ct., Fullerton, 92835. If you can't be at the dinner, a donation would be very much appreciated. If you have auction items to donate, please call Tina Laine, 714-565-7855, to let her know.

Oct 21 Monday 10am-noon, Fullerton: Malalai Joya, former Afghan MP and author of A Woman Among Warlords An Afghan Woman Speaks Out on her War-Torn Nation @ Cal State Fullerton, Langsdorf Hall (LH) Room 318, limited seating
Joya, considered one of Afghanistan bravest and most famous women will discuss the following questions: Why are Afghan women more vulnerable than ever? What is the impact of US drones, bombs, and raids? What does the end of the US's longest war mean? Why is violence increasing after 11 years of war? afghanwomensmission.org/graphics/awmnews/CSUF-Joya.pdf

Oct 21 Monday 6-9pm, Santa Ana: Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) invite you to join us for a gathering of progressive politics, community, food and fun! with Mimi Kennedy, Tom Hayden and Tim Carpenter @ Home of Frank Barbaro, address will be provided upon registration hq-salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/1987/p/salsa/event/common/public/index.sjs?event_KEY=74148

Oct 21 (3^rd Monday) 6:30pm, Irvine: National Women's Political Caucus OC @ Paul Martin's American Grill, 2636 Dupont Dr.
The October guest speaker for NWPC Orange County Caucus will be Letitia Clark George - Executive Director of the Orange County chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Topic: Why It Matters To You "The Affordable Care Act's Impact on Women and Children" nwpcoc.org/nwpc_oc_monthly_members_meeting_20131021

Oct 22 (4^rd Tuesday) 5:30-7pm, Orange: Peace Vigil by MFSO and CODEPINK The Orange Circle at the intersection of Glassell St and Chapman Ave.
As many of you know, after our monthly vigil at the Traffic Circle in Orange, most of us meet for a little "down time and socialization" at Watson's Drug Store. The Orange County Peace Coalition has requested that we change our regularly held vigil, (the third Tuesday of the month), to a time when they have their regularly scheduled OCPC meetings. The idea would be to combine the two activities, (many of us go to OCPC meetings and the vigil). This means that instead of socializing after the vigil, the OCPC meetings would be held at Watsons Drugs at 7pm. This might help us have more people at our vigil if OCPC members will just come a little earlier. We hope that you will join us at the Traffic Circle on the 4th Tuesday of this month starting at 5:30. At 7pm we are all invited to join the OCPC meeting which will be held right after the vigil at Watson's Diner- just around the corner beginning at 7pm. hope you will join us at our monthly MFSO/ Code Pink vigil. Please encourage everyone to come; there is a lot of traffic so it's well worth the time. Come help us get the word out that we demand an end to the war in Afghanistan NOW - 2014 is a full 2 years away and we will not stand by silently.. We have signs, but please bring your own if you have one.

Oct 22 Tuesday) 6-9pm, Laguna Hills: Covered California Workshop @ Shanti Orange County, 23461 South Pointe Drive, Suite 100
Would you like to learn about health insurance that is affordable? Premiums based on income? Copays that are not a deterrent to care? Zero deductible for many plans? Free preventive care? Lower out of pocket maximums? If you do the place to be is at our workshop on Covered CA.

Oct 22 Tuesday 6:30-8pm, Costa Mesa: CADEM Region 18 Meeting @ Karl Strauss Brewery, 901A South Coast Drive
cadem.org/resources/calendar?id=0067 This meeting is for Assembly Districts 73 & 74.

Oct 22 (4^th Tuesday) 7-9pm, Orange: OC Peace Coalition general meeting ocpeace.org @ Watson Drugs and Soda Fountain, 116 E Chapman Ave (After Circle Vigil)
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 22 Tuesday 7pm, Santa Ana: Ecofeminism & Social Justice Community Reading Group @ Mother's Market & Kitchen, 151 E Memory Ln
Are you interested in feminism, social justice, animal rights/veganism, and environmentalism? Join us at our next meeting! This is a safe and supportive space. We will discover, grow, and learn from each other. People of all backgrounds, genders, and ages are welcome. This is FREE.
We will continue our discussion of Riane Eisler's The Chalice and the Blade: Our History, Our Future. PLEASE NOTE: We will meet at the tables and common area outside of Mother's Market; we are not meeting inside the store.
Questions? E-mail or call Stacy - stacylee1970@yahoo.com or (714) 595-7589

Oct 23 Wednesday 11am, Irvine: Women For:OC - Health Care Update @ IRWD Duck Club, 5 Riparian View
Dr. Bill Honigman Future of Single Payer Jacob Kirkorowicz Covered CA
Join us for an informative meeting on health care. Emergency room physician Dr. Bill Honigman will present current efforts to reform health care by instituting a Single Player Plan. Covered California Outreach Specialist Jacob Kirkorowicz will explain Covered CA, our state's program to implement the Affordable Care Act, AKA Obamacare. Learn how this program will help thousands of uninsured or underinsured Californians. Women For is collecting new underwear for both men and women for the St. Joseph project. All sizes are welcome. 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

Oct 23 Wednesday 6:30pm, Fountain Valley: Democratic Club of West OC @ Green Valley Adult Clubhouse, 17250 Los Jardines West, (off Warner between Euclid and Brookhurst Sts.)
DemClubofWestOC.org Donald Craig, President of the Orange County chapter of the NAACP (www.naacp.org) will discuss voter suppression and the effects of the Supreme Court's ruling against the 1964 Voting Rights Act Doors open at 6:30 PM; meeting starts at 7 PM. Please invite your friends and family!

Oct 24 Wednesday 7pm, Huntington Beach: Free Documentary Screening: Watershed @ Shipley Nature Center, 17851 Goldenwest St.
Join Orange County Coastkeeper, Surfrider HB/ SB Chapter and the Shipley Nature Center as they unite to present a FREE screening of the inspirational award-winning documentary Watershed: Exploring a New Water Ethic for the New West. Narrated by Robert Redford, Watershed highlights increasing demands threatening the once-mighty Colorado River, while introducing viewers to community members already making changes needed to achieve coexistence with enough water for all. RSVP to 714-850-1965, see you there!

Oct 26 Saturday 9am-1pm, Orange: Creating a Community of Communities: Muslims and Christians in Conversation @ Fish Interfaith Center, Chapman University
A morning of informal and relaxed conversation while getting to know members of a great faith tradition other than your own. No speeches! This event is designed to develop personal acquaintances and to overcome stereotypes. Cost $10 (free for students, but must register). Continental breakfast and lunch (Halal) included. Registration required; for info and registration form contact Dr. Jeff Uller at 626/794-1839 or hefffer@earthlink.com.

Oct 26 Saturday 10am, Irvine: Pass Immigration Reform Rally @ COR AME Church, 46 Maxwell
Join faith leaders prayerfully marching in solidarity with "11 Million" Dreams for a pathway to citizenship.

Oct 26 Saturday 10am-noon, Orange: CADEM Region 17 Meeting @ Teamsters local 952 Hall, 140 South Marks Way cadem.org/resources/calendar?id=0059

Oct 26 Saturday 1:30pm, Irvine: Film & Discussion: "The Untold Story of the United States" @ UCIrvine Humanities Instructional Building (HIB 100)
Film Screening and Q&A with Oliver Stone and Peter Kuznick, who will be present in person! www.humanities.uci.edu/collective

Oct 26 Saturday 4:30pm, Santa Ana: Occupy OC 2 yr anniversary @ Santa Ana Civic Center Under the Plane
Occupy OC is turning 2 (on October 22nd!) & it's time to celebrate! Let's take the opportunity to bring some damn signs, maybe? What can we get into after this splendid activity?

Oct 26 Saturday 5:30pm, Laguna Woods: SoCal Chapter for UN Women, UNA-OC. NOW:OC. a UN Day event: "Through Women's Eyes" Films by, for & about women. 17 minute film "Silk" by Catherine Dent @ clubhouse 3
LunaFest-9 shorts by women filmmakers. All proceeds go to global programs to End Violence Against Women, Women& Girls Inequality, Poverty, HIV. , local to U.S.Breast Cancer Fund. www.facebook.com/unwomensocal. CeCe Sloan:949 458 7967

Oct 27 Sunday 11am-3pm, Anaheim/Garden Grove/Irvine/Mission Viejo/Santa Ana/...: Open Mosque Day shuracouncil.org/pagesid/OPEN-MOSQUE-DAY-LIST-OF-PARTICIPATING-CENTERS/11665.html

Oct 29 Tuesday 11am-noon, Huntington Beach: OC Remembers Super Storm Sandy's Impact (Climate Change -- Action Event) @ Huntington Beach Pier, Pacific Coast Hwy & Main Street my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gsfrfj

Oct 29 Tuesday 11am, Fullerton: Film and Discussion: "The Koch Brothers Exposed!" @ CSUF- TSU Academic Senate Chambers, on the side of the Titan Bookstore, 800 N. State College Blvd.
For Equity Week, the Fullerton chapters of California Faculty Association (CFA) and Students for Quality Education (SQE) will be co-sponsoring the screening of "The Koch Brothers Exposed: The Influence of Big Business in Education, the Economy, Labor and the Environment". There will be a panel with Q&A afterwards featuring faculty members and students. meetup.com/The-Left-Bank-of-Orange-County/events/146320442

Oct 29 Tuesday 5-6:30pm, Fullerton: Fall Fundraiser for Sharon Quirk-Silva, Assemblymember, 65^th District Sharon will speak at 5:45 pm. Kindly remit checks to Quirk-Silva for Assembly 2014, 3063 W. Chapman Ave., #7104, Orange CA 92868. To RSVP or for more information, 714/673-0005; fax 714/495-4075, Denise@peraltaconsulting.net. Steamers Jazz Club & Café, 138 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton 92832.

Oct 29 Tuesday 6pm, Santa Ana: School Success Express @ Century High School, 1401 S. Grand Ave.
This is your chance to tell education leaders how you would improve our schools, using funds made available through California's historic new Fair School Funding law (also known as "Local Control Funding Formula"). The California Board of Education and leaders of the Santa Ana Unified School District want to hear your ideas for how to make this new law a success. Join us, and make your voice heard! Contact: Gloria Alvarado, 714.270.2952, gloria@oclabor.org

Oct 29 Tuesday 6:30pm, Costa Mesa: Costa Mesa Democratic Club Regular Meeting: Scary Politics, An Interactive Meeting Exploring the Many Issues Facing Costa Mesa. @ Neighborhood Community Center, 1845 Park Drive.
We will cover 6 important issues every Costa Mesan needs to know. Experts will be on hand to guide you through the many areas we need to dissect, The Charter, Finances, General Plan, Parks, Public Safety, Pensiions, Featuring the Return of the Charter. Bring a potluck dish or non-alcoholic drink to share.

Oct 29 Tuesday 7-8:30pm, San Clemente: SCC Health Forum @ Community Center of San Clemente, 100 N. Seville
The San Clemente Collaborative invites you to join us for an informative presentation by Catholic Charities of Orange County Certified Covered CA Program Coordinator. Learn about the new Health Exchange How you can benefit What you need to do to enroll sanclementecollaborative.com

Oct 30 Wednesday 11:30am-2pm, Costa Mesa: Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties Annual Luncheon @ The Westin South Coast Plaza, Grand Ballroom, 686 Anton Blvd.
Complimentary valet parking provided Keynote Speaker Laura Berman, host of "In the Bedroom with Dr. Laura Berman" on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. Program begins at Noon healthwomentrust.org/al2013

Oct 30 Wednesday 5-6:30pm, Irvine: Appreciation or Appropriation: What does your costume really say? @ UCI Cross Cultural Center, Ring Room
Does your costume for halloween represent someone else's culture, or beliefs? Don't know what cultural appropriation is? If your answer is yes to both questions we would be more than glad to have you for tomorrow's general meeting where we will be discussing cultural appropriation, it's negative effects, and how it enforces stereotypes. Also we will discuss the true meaning of Halloween, Día de los Muertos and why Día de los Muertos should not be considered "Mexican Halloween".

Oct 30 Wednesday 7pm, Costa Mesa: OC Progressive Summit planning meeting @ Newport-Mesa Federation of Teachers, 2900 Bristol St., Ste C-107 ocprogressivesummit.org

Oct 30 Wednesday 7pm, Irvine: PDA Greater OC Chapter @ Home of Ron Varasteh and Masha Macurda, 4022 Escudero Dr.
Please bring Pot Luck Snack Food Item INTRODUCTIONS NATIONAL "Change Makes Change!" EDUCATE CONG/PROG ROUNDTABLE - Ellison/Grayson WED 11/13 10A PT IOTs {EWO, HCHR, SGW, ECR, CFTE, ESJ} Working Grps {ERA, EMI}-- reports www.pdamerica.org, www.pdacommunity.org, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Report: LA and OC Fundraisers, Tim's health. REGIONAL CDP/Prog Caucus - Issues, Candidates -EBoard Meeting 11/22-24 Millbrae http://www.cadem.org/about/executive_board?id=0009 LOCAL PDA North OC Chapter Report 2ND TUES DPOC-Outreach Comm, Candidates, Coffee/Weekly Discussion Groups-Los Amigos, LH Progs, SJC Metro Java, CHC-OC, DFA, MoveOn, OFA, Issues Groups, OC Prog Summit, Occupy, Actions, Announcements, Irvine Matters, and ... WEEKLY ORANGE COUNTY PROGRESSIVE Other Announcements / Events OPEN DISCUSSION

Nov 1-3 Friday-Sunday, Los Angeles: Amnesty International Western Regional Conference @ Four Points by Sheraton, 9750 Airport Blvd amnestyusa.org/events/regional-conferences/western-regional-conference

Nov 1 Friday 7:30pm, Lake Forest: last OC NORML meeting of the year @ Fuddruckers 23621 El Toro Rd.
We will also be meeting on the patio as there will be a party in our usual room. At this meeting we will discuss current events and plan for the future. If you purchase food at the meeting please let the restaurant know you are with our group so that we may receive a portion of the sales. Next Lake Forest meeting 1/3/2014 Next Fullerton meeting 1/17/2014 -- Kandice J. Hawes 714-928-9129 KandiceOCNORML@aol.com Executive Director Orange County NORML www.OrangeCountyNORML.org 1-877-OC NORML Principal Officer Committee to Support Medical Marijuana Ballot Initiative PAC www.SantaAnaMMJ.com

Nov 2 Saturday 9am-10pm, Santa Ana: Queer Youth Against Bullying: Remembering Our Community- Noche De Altares @ 4th St. and Birch St.
Queer Youth from The Center OC will, for the first time, participate in El Centro Cultural de Mexico's and Cafe Calacas' Noche De Altares. For one night, families, students, community organizations, activists, artists, and businesses are invited to build an altar in memory of a deceased loved one or to bring awareness to a social issue.

Nov 2 Saturday 9:30am-noon, Newport Beach: Monthly Meeting of Citizens Climate Lobby (CCL-OC) @ Home of Mark Tabbert at 20172 Spruce Ave Newport Beach CA 92660.
Part of the meeting is a 1-hour monthly international conference call from 10am to 11am. Then we take and plan actions move our members of Congress toward a solution to the climate crisis. Join the fun as we build political will that our politicians need to respond to. RSVPs appreciated by calling Mark Tabbert at cell (949) 310-5256.

Nov 2 Saturday noon, Santa Ana: OC Industrial Workers of the World Monthly Branch Meeting @ OC Catholic Worker
dues at noon, meeting begins at 12:30pm The Catholic Worker is located at 316 S. Cypress, Santa Ana, CA, and is accessible by OCTA Bus 53, 55, 64, 83, 145, 206, and 462. Street parking is available.

Nov 2 Saturday 12:45-4pm, Fullerton: Energy & Our Future: A Symposium. Hosted by the Orange County Interfaith Coalition for the Environment, in partnership with St. Jude Medical Center's Healthy Communities Dept., 101 E. Valencia Mesa Dr., Fullerton. Guest speakers: Rev. Dr. Jeanyne Slettom of Brea UCC, Chris Roth of Climate Reality Project, and Alexandra Nagy of Food & Water Watch. Visit our website at OCICE.org for details and to purchase tickets.

Nov 2 Saturday 1:30pm, Irvine: Forum on the philosophy of Secular Humanism of OC: Reflections on nature, evolution & religion @ Irvine Ranch Water District - Community Meeting Room, 15500 Sand Canyon Ave.
Wayne Gray will be speaking in November. The title will be "Humanism...a Blast (sometimes)". meetup.com/OCHumanists/events/130215032

[canceled] ~~Nov 3~~ ~~(1^st Sunday)~~ 7:30am-5pm, Huntington Beach: No Arlington West Huntington Beach This Sunday Nov 3 Due to the large number of workers being out of town this weekend we will not setup this month. Jeff M

[rescheduled] Nov 3 Sunday 1-3pm, Huntington Beach: How Much Cruelty Can You Swallow Visual Display Rescheduled to Nov 17

Nov 3 Sunday 12:30-4:30pm, 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 3 Sunday 2-3pm, Irvine: Green Party of OC General Meeting @ Irvine Ranch Water District Community Meeting, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave.
Featured Speaker: Community Activist Madeline Spencer, co-founder of The Santa Ana Coalition for Responsible Development. This group crafted a Community Benefits Agreement, which requires the City of Santa Ana to clearly disclose and define benefits to residents displaced or affected by large public/private redevelopment.

Nov 3 Sunday 4pm, Newport Beach: Eyewitness to Genocide: The Journey of Carl Wilkens An event to highlight trauma, refugees & recovery @ St. Mark Presbyterian
livingubuntu.org/events/2013/journey-of-carl-wilkens Carl Wilkens, former head of Adventist Development and Relief Agency International (ADRA) in Rwanda, was the only American to remain in Rwanda when the genocide began in 1994.

Nov 4 Monday 10:30am, Orange: OCTA's Regional Planning and Highways Committee is set to make a recommendation next week to the full board. The committee meets Nov. 4 at 10:30 a.m. at OCTA headquarters, 550 S. Main Street in Orange. The full board meeting is Nov. 8 at 9 a.m.

Nov 4-8 Monday-Friday, Brea: STAND WITH FAMILIES: TIME TO ACT Week of Action in Downtown Brea
From November 4th-8th, KRC is organizing a Week of Action in Orange County for Immigration Reform, to bring urgency to an issue that impacts our families and communities, and to ask Congressmember Ed Royce to come out publicly with a statement on a path to citizenship for all. This week of action will mark the beginning of escalation of organizing, campaigning and actions. MON 11/4: Press Conference TUES 11/5: Small Business outreach in Fullerton THUR 11/7: Small Business outreach in Buena Park FRI 11/8: Candlelight Vigil 4:30-6:30pm, Downtown Brea Weeklong: Daily 1-2 person vigils 4:00-5:30pm DT Brea Weeklong: Call-Ins to Royce office Weeklong: Social Media (hashtags below) Monday, 11/4/2013: #RepEdRoyce** #areyoulistening Tuesday, 11/5/2013: #RepEdRoyce #RememberNovember Wednesday, 11/6/2013: #kevinomccarthy #webelongtogether #countdown2citizenship RepEdRoyce #webelongtogether #countdown2citizenship Thursday, 11/7/2013: #RepEdRoyce #keepfamiliestogether #areyoulistening Friday, 11/8/2013: #RepEdRoyce #haveaniceweekend #WeAreWatchingYou

Nov 4 Monday 7pm, Laguna Woods: Laguna Woods Democratic Club - Voting Rights, Voting Wars and the Supreme Court with Rick Hasen, Chancellor's Professor of Law and Political Science, UCI School of Law
lw-dems.org/e107_files/public/rickhasenflyer.pdf Hasen was named one of the 100 most influential lawyers in America by The National Law Journal this year and is a nationally recognized expert in election law and campaign finance regulation. Graduate of UC Berkeley and UCLA, his newest book is The Voting Wars: From Florida to the Next Election Meltdown. Note different day of week and location. Nominations from the floor for 2014 Directors prior to the talk. For more info, call Sue Dearing at 949/855-6965. Clubhouse 1, 24232 Calle Aragon, Laguna Woods, CA 92637.

Nov 5 Tuesday 1-2:30pm, Fullerton: The Left Bank's Coffee Break @ Aloha Java Café, CSU Fullerton (outdoors between Humanities and University Hall) 800 N. State College Blvd.
Students, faculty and other Left Banksters, please come and join CSUF's Left Bank officers Don, Tyanna, Maria, Caralou, Ivan and Jonathan and advisor Dr. Hélèn Domon for a coffee break and informal discussion. We have a lot of good ideas for upcoming events! Your suggestions will be welcome. We'll talk about life and politics and get to know each other. Cost: FREE. Andy's booth Aloha Java sells great coffees, teas, hot chocolate, juices and pastries. meetup.com/The-Left-Bank-of-Orange-County/events/146813662

Nov 5 Tuesday 6:30pm, Irvine: Eboo Patel, Founder and President of Interfaith Youth Core Speaking at UCI Living Peace Series. Doors open at 6:30pm, program begins at 7pm. Patel has served on President Obama's inaugural Advisory Council of the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships and has presented at the TED Conference, the Clinton Global Initiative, the Nobel Peace Prize Forum and universities around the world. He is a regular contributor to the Washington Post, USA Today, Huffington Post, NPR, and CNN, and named one of America's Best Leaders by U.S. News & World Report. He has written authored several books. More info at http://news.uci.edu/media_advisories/interfaith-advocate-eboo-patel-to-speak-at-uci-as-part-of-living-peace-series/. Event is part of Living Peace Series. Location: UC Irvine Student Center, Pacific Ballroom (grid E8, bldg. 113 on campus map).

Nov 5 Tuesday 7pm, Laguna Woods: Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods Village - "The Plutoctrats Haven't Won - Yet" How You Can Help Save Our Democracy @ Clubhouse 7
Our nation was founded with a Declaration that stated a principle that We the People were what counted and that We the People have the right to rule ourselves ac-cording to our desires and needs. But the constitution tells a rather different story-one that gives protection to property owners over those who are "merely" citizens. Ever since then we've had an on-going struggle between those two themes. If you think the plutocrats that own most of the property and their corporations are in the driver's seat in this country, you'd be at least mostly right. That is NOT what We the People want or need. Fortunately, we are not without power. We do still have an exclusive right to the vote. With it, we can take back our country for our protection and to satisfy our needs and wants. But only if we act forcefully enough and soon enough. Dr. Goodman will go over the history of this conflict and talk about what some of the key current issues are that need our attention. He will explain what you can do in the coming weeks and months to move the CA Clean Money campaign forward. Much progress has been made, but we must act now to secure those gains. Dr. Goodman holds a PhD from Cornell, has taught at Claremont College and is a published author. His on-going activism began when he worked for the Eugene McCarthy presidential campaign while serving as co-director of the Claremont Draft Counseling Center. He is OC Coordinator for the CA Clean Money Campaign, and is active in campaigns for OC Fair Elections, CA single-payer health insurance, and the CA Disclose Act. He regularly hosts meetings for MoveOn. Please join us for this inspiring speech. Members free. Guests $3. lagunawoodsvillage.com/article.cfm?id=5509

Nov 6 Wednesday noon-3pm, Irvine: Cross-Cultural Center Festival: Media & Representation Noon-1pm, UC Irvine Flag Poles | Noon-3pm, UCI Ring Road Performances
The Cross-Cultural Center festival is a longstanding traditIon that celebrates the cultural and ethnic diversity that is present at UC Irvine. This years' theme questions how cultural and ethnic specific communities are represented in social media. Participants attending the fair will have the opportunity to learn from the different campus organizations through educational displays, performances, and traditional food. Participating organizations: Alyansa Ng Mga Kababayan American Indian Student Association Black Student Union at UC Irvine Central American Student Association Chicanos/Latinos for Community Medicine Multicultural Greek Council Tomo No Kai 100 Black College Women Asian Pacific Student Association (APSA) Cambodian Awareness Organization Chinese Association Delta Sigma DREAMS at UCI Hmong Student Association Jodaiko Journal of Human Rights at UC Irvine Konnect at UCI Latino Student Psychological Association Mariachi Organization at UCI Phi Lambda Rho Southeast Asian Student Association Thai Club at UCI LGBTRC MEChA Sigma Delta Sigma ccc.uci.edu/rbf/images/2013/cccfestival2013_large.pdf

Nov 6 Wednesday 5:30-9pm, Anaheim: OC Rising: OCCORD's 3rd Annual Dinner & Celebration @ Hilton Anaheim, 777 W Convention Way
Join us for cocktails, dinner, music and fellowship as we celebrate the people who are making Orange County a better place for working families and immigrant communities. Keynote Speaker: María Elena Durazo, Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO For information about tickets and sponsorships, visit occord.org/article.php?id=208

Nov 6 Wednesday 7pm, Costa Mesa: Democracy for America-OC - Smart Cities Prevail, OC Coastkeeper, Keeping Families Together @ Karl Strauss Brewing Company, 901 South Coast Dr.
Guest Speaker: Kyle Krahel-Frolander of Smart Cities Prevail with a presentation on the organization's work to build middle class jobs. Smart Cities Prevail provides complete information, research and education on how prevailing wage standards on public construction projects benefit taxpayers, local governments and working families. It is a 501c(4) nonprofit organization based in California, where SmartCitiesPrevail.org serves as an information source for news media, community leaders and members of the public interested in learning more about prevailing wage.http://www.smartcitiesprevail.org/
Pamela Crouch, Director of Communications & Marketing for Orange County Coastkeeper, will update us on the November Coastal Commission Hearing (in Newport Beach) where the Huntington Beach desalination plant proposal will be considered. Pamela spoke to DFA-OC a few months ago. Coastkeeper's campaign to prevent Coastal Commission approval of the plant and to inform the public about the effects of the plant on the marine environment and water rates in Orange County. See more at http://www.coastkeeper.org/desal-hb/
Alexis Nava from Keeping Families Together will update us on immigrant detention issues and the group's work to protect immigrant rights.
The Action Committee for Women in Prison, along with All Saints Episcopal Church,have joined together to provide small gift bags for the 2,500 women imprisoned in California State Prisons and Fire Camps. Allowable items are small lotions, soaps, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes, lip balm, hair ties & scrunches, stationery, greeting cards, lined paper, golf pencils, and single packets of coffee, tea, cocoa and candy. Please bring any of these items to the Nov. 6 and Dec. 4 meeting.
We have decided to move toward a paperless meeting. To reduce waste, our goal is one page front and back for the agenda. If you have an announcement, it must be submitted in advance to be included in the agenda and space is limited. You may request time to make your announcement, but we no longer permit distribution of flyers. If you have a petition to distribute, please request permission by Monday prior to the meeting.
Submit any announcements for the agenda to dfaoc.comm@gmail.com by noon on Monday, November 4.

Nov 7 Thursday 5-7pm, Irvine: New Narratives In Understanding Race & Culture @ UCI Student Center, Pacific Ballroom D
Panelist: James Lee, Ph.D. - Chair of the Department of Asian American Studies, Thomas Parham, Ph.D. - Vice Chancellor Student Affairs, Ana Rosas, Ph.D.- Assistant Professor and Undergraduate Director in the Department of Chicano/Latino Studies. Jared Sexton, Ph.D.-Director of African American Studies ccc.uci.edu/rbf/images/2013/cccfestival2013_large.pdf

Nov 7 Thursday 5:30-7:30pm, Irvine: Fundraising Reception Support Melissa Fox Candidacy for Irvine City Council in 2014 Sponsorships are available: $75 for individual, $150 for Superior Sponsor, $250 for Appellate Sponsor, $470 for Supreme Sponsor. RSVP to Jason 714/576-4303 or Jason.s.mills80@gmail.com. Please make checks payable to Melissa Fox for Irvine City Council 2014, 14252 Culver Dr., #A248, Irvine, CA 92604. Location: Andrei's Conscious Cuisine & Cocktails, 2607 Main St., Irvine 92614.

Nov 7 Thursday 6-9pm, Fullerton: Join the Democrats of North Orange County at our November 7th meeting as the DNOC program will be the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Our keynote speaker will be Tarik Takkesh, of Covered California. Join the DNOC as we get the updated information on the ACA from Covered California. The DNOC meets at the: Sizzler Restaurant, 1401 North Harbor Boulevard, Fullerton; Dinner at 6, Meeting begins at 7. For more information please contact: DNOC President Pete Anderson, petedem04@gmail.com

Nov 7 Thursday 6:30-8pm, Orange: OC May Day Coalition General Meeting @ SEIU-USWW 1877, 1936 W. Chapman Ave,
Tentative Agenda I. Intros & Acuerdos, assignments of tasks (note-taker, time-keeper, interpreter) II. Updates from Organizations (what are you working on) III. Old Business A. Campaign Updates IV. New Business V. Announcements

Nov 7 Thursday 7pm, Huntington Beach: Residents For Responsible Desalination Town Hall @ Eader School, 9291 Banning Avenue
Information meeting on proposed Poseidon project Speakers: HB Mayor Connie Boardman, O.C. CoastKeeper Ray Hiemstra

Nov 8 Friday, 11:15am, Costa Mesa: Join us for a protest rally, Ed Royce is speaking on World Affairs at a meeting of California Women's Leadership Association @ Scott's Restaurant & Bar, 3300 Bristol Street
Bring signs that express: Royce's does not listen to his constituents and that Royce voted to shut government and ruin our economy, Royce voted to slash SNAP, etc. Let's force Royce to hear us!!! Please join us in protesting!

Nov 8 Friday, 4:30-6pm, Brea: Stand With Families! Candlelight Vigil @ Sidewalk in front of Ed Royce's Office (210 W Birch St)
Join us House Representative Ed Royce's office as we wrap up a week of actions pressuring Rep. Royce to join the ranks of a growing bipartisan group of House members who support creating opportunities for all and a road to citizenship for 11 million undocumented Americans living and working in the United States. A groups of organizations in OC, including KRC, have been engaging the community in Rep. Royce's district through petitions, business endorsements, voter education and direct actions.

Nov 8 Friday, 6:45-9:30pm, Anaheim: Potluck for Progressives: The ACA versus Single Payer @ UU Church in Anaheim, 511 S. Harbor Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92805 (Corner of Santa Ana St.)
Dr. Bill Honigman, M.D., will discuss the Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare") vs. a single payer system. You could bring a snack to share at 6:45. The program starts at 7:15 and discussion will follow. Program for Progressives is sponsored by the UUCA Social Justice Committee.

Nov 9 (2^nd Saturday) 109am-noon, ~~Irvine~~ Long Beach: OC Peace Coalition General Meeting @ Atlantic Ave. between Harding and Artesia
Let's All March in the Veterans Day Parade in Long Beach! OCPC will meet in the park after the parade in lieu of our normal meeting
Military Families Speak Out (MFSO), Veterans for Peace (VFP) and their supporters are invited to participate in this year's Veterans Day Parade in Long Beach on Saturday November 9, 2013 This year's Long Beach Veterans Day Parade will be on Saturday Nov 9. Meet up with our group between 8:30 and 9:45 AM on Atlantic Ave. between Harding and Artesia (look for our banners and flag). Also, the parade committee has only allowed us to wear our MFSO or VFP t-shirts, (which calls for supporting the troops and ending the war). If you do not have one, we will have some on hand, or if you prefer any non-political shirt if fine to wear. Also, parade rules only allow us to bring our banners which has our message also), but no other signs are allowed. This year we will have a MFSO booth in the park so come by before or after the parade. If you would like to help out at the table call or email Pat. Hope to see you all at the parade- we belong there, and it took many of us to finally get approval to march on this holiday. We want to honor our families and those who have died in the war and remind all that we can support the troops without supporting the war. Please join us. Pat and Jeff

Nov 10 Sunday 1pm, Irvine: Americans United for Separation of Church and State, OC Chapter Panel Discussion: How Should Religious Leaders Participate in the Public Dialogue? @ Community Room, Irvine Ranch Water District, 15500 Sand Canyon Ave
Religious leaders who believe in church/state separation face a huge dilemma: * If they speak as religious leaders on social and political issues, will it appear that they are trying to impose their faith on others? How can they speak as religious leaders and still promote a strong church/state separation? * If they don't speak as religious leaders on social and political issues, will this give a "monopoly" on the religious voice to the religious right and those who don't support church/state separation? Join us as we explore these complex issues with three distinguished religious leaders and scholars: Imam Jamaal Diwan, Rabbi Art Levine, and Rev. Paul Tellstrom. There is no charge for the this talk. Come early for a good seat and socializing and snacks. Doors open at 1 pm for socializing and snacks. Panel begins at 1:30 pm. For more information, visit www.au-oc.org, email OrangeCountyAU@yahoo.com or call 949/733-9157 or visit AU-OC on Facebook.

Nov 11 Monday 10am-4pm, Costa Mesa: Celebrate our Veterans with the Labor Community @ OC Fair and Events Center, 88 Fair Drive veteransandlabor.com

Nov 11 Monday 11:30am-1:30pm, Irvine: Sandy Banks, Los Angeles Times Columnist Is Featured Speaker at WomenFor:OC. @ The Duck Club
During 32 years at the paper, Banks has been a writer, reporter, editor, columnist and editorial writer. WomenFor:OC supports the Action Committee for Women in Prison by gather holiday gifts for incarcerated women. The goal is to provide small gift bags for the 5,000 women in LA County jails and the CA Institute for Women in Corona. Allowable items are small lotions, soaps, shampoo, conditioners, toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, lip balm, stationery, greeting cards, candy and coffee, tea and cocoa packets. RSVP by Nov. 6 due to space limits. Make checks payable to WomenFor:OC and mail to WomenFor:Orange County, PO Box 5402, Irvine 92616. Contacts: www.womenfororangecounty.org, 714/590-7804, womenforoc@aol.com.

Nov 11 Monday 5-8pm, Irvine: National Organization for Women Presents Building Your Legacy NOW with speaker Helen H, Timpe, CFP. @ IRWD Duck Club, 15 Riparian View
The founding partner of The Timpe Group at Morgan Stanley, Timpe will discuss how to recognize who we truly are and the gifts within ourselves to ensure we're building our own legacies through or actions. Members will hear updates on current chapter projects and ways to become more involved. Social hour is 5-6pm; program is 6-8pm. Contact Tish at Tish@ocnow.org. Learn more about NOW at http://ocnow.org.

Nov 11 Monday 7-9pm, Orange: Pax Christi Meeting
We will begin with Vespers for Peace and we will watch part of a new documentary by Robert Greenwald titled "Unmanned: America's Drone Wars" We will meet at the St. Joseph Center at 480 S. Batavia, Orange, CA 92868. If you have questions you can email us shalseyhoover@gmail.com or call us at 714-420-6771.

Nov 12 Tuesday 5pm, Irvine: Speak Out Against Tea Party Tactics at Irvine City Council Meeting @ Irvine City Hall, 1 Civic Center Plaza
On Oct. 24, the Republican appointed majority on the Irvine Planning Commission hastily called a "special meeting" where they rammed through approval of FivePoint Communities' massive new development of nearly 5,000 homes in addition to the 4,900 approved in 2011. The commission approved the expansion without considering public input or quality-of-life questions: traffic, air pollution, public safety and demands on City services. Contact Matt Stone with Irvine Democrats at matthewstone5@gmail.com

Nov 12 Tuesday 5pm, Irvine: The Conversations on Writing & Public Life Series Presents: "Commentaries and Controversies: The Art of the Hot Topic Op-Ed" @ Humanities Gateway 1010, UC Irvine School of Humanities
Featuring Erwin Chemerinsky (Dean, UC Irvine School of Law)

Nov 12 Tuesday 7pm, Fullerton: American Indian Movement Open Meeting Supporters Welcome @ Denny's Restaurant, 1101 South Harbor Blvd.
Gathering our network with supportive elements of our community and going over agenda items pertinent to current issues.

Nov 12 Tuesday 7pm, Brea: PDA of North OC @ Millie's Restaurant, 297 S. Randolph Ave.
Directly across the street from Lascari's -where we normally meet- we will be at this location for Nov. and Dec. 6:30 PM for ordering 7:00PM...meeting starts
Topics: PDA issues of interest, current issues,suggested topics and reports on Issue Organizing Teams. possible guest speaker!

Nov 12 Tuesday 7:30pm, Santa Ana: The Attacking Ocean: Sea Levels Past and Future @ the Old County Courthouse, 211 W. Santa Ana Blvd.
Join us as Brian Fagan, world-renowned archaeologist, takes us on a fascinating journey into the world of sunken lands and the inexorably rising ocean, and into the frightening realm of megastorms and sea surges. He tells a sobering tale of increased vulnerability and potentially catastrophic disasters in the future that confront millions of us living near sea level. The event, sponsored by the Cooper Center, is free and open to the public. For further information, visit: http://www.jdcoopercenter.org/lecture

Nov 13 Wednesday 7:30am, Newport Beach: California Coastal Commission Meeting to Hear Poseidon Water's Coastal Development Permit Application for Huntington Beach Desalination Plant. @ Newport Beach City Hall, 100 Civic Center Drive
Coastkeeper is asking concerned ratepayers and community members to attend the hearing in order to encourage the commissioners to deny Poseidon's permit. Coastkeeper will have a booth set-up at 7am with coffee and pastries available while supplies last. We will be able to assist with filling out speaker cards and we will have signs to pass out. If you cannot attend for the entire day, please drop in at any point to join the opposition and hold a sign. Visit Coastkeeper web site at coastkeeper.org for more info and talking points.

Nov 13 (2^nd Wednesday) 7pm, San Juan Capistrano: South OC Democratic Club @ San Juan Capistrano Community Center, 25925 Camino Del Avion
The SOCDC General Meeting for November 2013 Will feature: Mr. Mark Tabbart, an environmental activist and financial advisor. Mark will speak on climate change, and influence of large Multi-national corporations on the environment and climate change.
Did you remember to make your R.S.V.P. ? 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, Oct 7, 2013 Please! Contact: kenton805@cox.net

Nov 13 Wednesday 7pm, Irvine: The Future of Nuclear Technology @ Beckman Center, 100 Academy Way nasonline.org/programs/distinctive-voices/upcoming-events.html

Nov 13 Wednesday 7pm, Huntington Beach: 72nd Assembly Democratic Alliance @ International Assoc. of Machinists & Aerospace Workers, IAMAW District Lodge 725, 5402 Bolsa Avenue (doors open at 6:30 PM) 72ndada.com

Nov 13 Wednesday 7-8:30pm, Garden Grove: Garden Grove LULAC Council Meeting @ OC LULAC Foundation, 11277 Garden Grove Blvd.Suite 101-A
We are very pleased to inform you of our upcoming monthly council meeting. We look forward to seeing you there and feel free to share this invitation with your family and friends. Please make a note in your calendar; we have our regular monthly council meetings every second Wednesday of each month. http://lulac.org/about/history/

Nov 13 Wednesday 7pm, Santa Ana: OC Young Democrats monthly meeting and mixer @ Bistro 400, 400 W. 4th St.
Please join us as we welcome Dan Jacobson, Chair of the Democratic Foundation of Orange County who will give us a 2014 election preview. What happened at the CYD Lake Tahoe Retreat? Join us to find out! We'll also be announcing details for our annual Holiday Party! http://ocyd.org

Nov 14 Thursday 2pm/7pm, Irvine: Discussing the Real Fruitvale Station with BART Police Chief Kenton Raineym Co-Sponsored with ASUCI & New Narratives on Race and Culture
2pm @ Dr. White Room, CCC BART Police Chief Kenton Rainey, who took his position after the real-life Fruitvale Station incident, shares his professional perspective. The first 50 participants to check in at this forum will receive preferred seating to the 7pm screening of Fruitvale Station.
7pm @ HIB 100 Participants will view and discuss Fruitvale Station, a film based on the Bay Area incident involving resident Oscar Grant and the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Police. There will be free Giveaways. ccc.uci.edu/rbf/images/2013/cccfestival2013_large.pdf

Nov 15 Friday 5-8pm, Tustin: National Women's Political Caucus - OC "Breaking the Glass Ceiling" Fundraiser @ The home of Sherri and Gary Loveland in Tustin Ranch.
The National Women's Political Caucus - OC will host their Fall Fundraiser, "Breaking the Glass Ceiling," honoring the Honorable Ellen Corbett, the Honorable Martha Escutia, the Honorable Ursula Kennedy, Karen Cebreros, and Allyson Sonenshine. nwpcoc.org/breaking_the_glass_ceiling

Nov 16 Saturday 7am-4pm, Santa Ana: Wellness Corridor Walk & Ride Kick Off @ Latino Health Access, 450 W. 4th St.
We invite you to join us on Saturday, November 16th in making history as Santa Ana gets healthier one step at a time by walking the talk! Join community residents, leaders, and businesses for a 2 day kick-off event featuring art, music, a 1.5 mile walk and a 9.2 mile bike ride. It will start at 5pm on Friday, November 15th with "Murals Under the Stars" an audio/visual presentation by renowned speaker, Gregorio Luke at the Latino Health Access "Familias Corazones Verdes" park and community center located at 602 E. 4th St., Santa Ana, CA 92701. On Saturday, November 16th, the event will continue with a walk and bike ride throughout the Wellness Corridor at 9am followed by a resource fair, community arts & craft vendors, as well as live entertainment for the entire family until 4pm. Both events are free and open to the public and are expected to draw a crowd of over 1,000 people. Participants are encouraged to pre-register on-line (www.wellness-corridor.eventbrite.com)or in person at Latino Health Access. The flyer is attached, please feel free to print and circulate across your networks. We encourage you to participate as a team with your contacts, employees, constituents for added fun! Help us reach our goal of over 1,000 people walking and biking the Wellness Corridor in Santa Ana!

Nov 16 Saturday noon-2pm, Laguna Beach: Save the Sumatran Tiger @ Main Beach
Our Paradise Rainforest in Indonesia is being destroyed at a rapid rate. One of the many species going extinct is the Sumatran Tiger; there's less than 400 tigers left in the wild. So we will be having an event to create awareness about the damaging effects of Deforestation. We will have Text petitions and Photo petitions as well as fun arts and crafts! ex: Face painting ;) It will be an exciting and informative event filled with Greenpeace staff dressed as Orangutans and Tigers! So bring family and friends, lets show corporations whose voice really matters!

Nov 16 Saturday 12:30pm, Garden Grove: Pray and Speak Up for Comprehensive Immigration Reform @ The Christ Cathedral (Crystal Cathedral) 13280 Chapman Ave.
Bishop Kevin Vann invites Catholics and other people of faith in the Diocese of Orange and beyond to join him & come together in prayer, solidarity and action with and for our immigrant sisters and brothers. Where / Donde : Christ Cathedral Plaza Time / Tiempo Arrive / llegar : 12:00-12:30 pm Welcome / Bienvenidos : 12:30-1:00 pm Prayer Service / Servicio de oración : 1:00- 2:00 pm Reception / Recepción : 2:00-2:30 pm

Nov 16 Saturday 1pm, Costa Mesa: Rally Congress To Stand With 'We The People' - Stop TPP, Stop Fast Track @ South Coast Plaza, sidewalks - exact rally point to be announced.
We ask everyone to gather on Saturday, November 16th at a public place where you can be seen with signs and give out flyers so the American people can be made aware of this deal masquerading as a "free" trade agreement that will destroy our national sovereignty, totally destroy our limping economy, and basically make us all slaves to the multi-national corporations. The Trans Pacific Partnership Agree is NAFTA on Steroids. It must be stopped. http://mam-lb.com/no-on-tpp-no-on-fast-track/ marchagainstmonsanto.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/stop-tpp-halfpagepostage.jpg

Nov 16 Saturday 1-4pm, Aliso Viejo: Student Movement for Nuclear Disarmament 2nd annual conference "Dialogue as a force for peace" @ Pauling Hall 216, Soka University of America, 1 University Dr, Aliso Viejo
We think that dialogue between people and countries can help us attain peace, what do you think? We will open the event with a few short presentations by SUA alumni and students on topics related to nuclear abolition as well as presenting the 1000 cranes our students have been working on. Then we will hear from the amazing Shigeko Sasamori, an atomic bomb victim who now lives in the United States. Finally we will have a dialogue with Nuclear Age Peace Foundation's David Krieger

Nov 16 Saturday 5pm, Anaheim: CAIR Banquet @ Anaheim Hilton, 777 West Convention Way
Join us as we reflect on our past year's endeavors, honor inspirational figures, and embrace a more tolerant, inclusive and just future for all. FEATURING Glenn Greenwald Political Commentator, Lawyer, Author The Guardian Newspaper Imam Siraj Wahhaj Religious Director of At-Taqwa Mosque in New York Leader of Muslim Alliance in North America Rohina Malik Playwright and Performance Artist Children's CAIRnival * Games, prizes and much much more! ca.cair.com/losangeles/event/cair-la_17th_annual_banquet

Nov 17 Sunday 11am-2pm, Irvine: Immigration Sunday @ Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Pkwy.
Everyone is welcome! 11am - Guest preacher Rev. Jerry Stinson will give a special sermon on immigration 12:45pm - Julio Vargas will show his documentary film "The Wall that Binds Us" 1:30pm - Immigration Panelists will speak & answer your questions: Roger Bañuelos, one of the pilgrims who marched 285 miles from Sacramento to Bakersfield for immigration reform Jessica Bravo (the daughter of two of the pilgrims), who was excoriated by Rep. Dana Rohrabacher when she spoke to him about reform in DC Tony Ortuño, who will speak about the special obstacles faced by LGBT immigrants & Dreamers *** There will be an informal luncheon, letters to sign and information regarding our Visiting Immigrants in Detention program. Please join us!! For more information, call Felicity at 949-733-0850 www.iucc.org

Nov 17 Sunday 1-3pm, Huntington Beach: How Much Cruelty Can You Swallow Visual Display @ Pier Promenade

Nov 17 Sunday 5-8pm, Anaheim: Democratic Foundation of OC 2013 Annual Dinner @ Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel, Anaheim
This Year's Honorees Include: The Honorable Bill Lockyer California State Treasurer The Richard J. O'Neill Award for Excellence in Service The Honorable Fiona Ma The Wylie A. Aitken Award for Excellence in Leadership George Urch The Howard Adler Award for Excellence in the Art and Science of Politics $170 Individual Tickets Click here to reserve your ticket online using our secure page! secure.actblue.com/page/annualdinner2013 Please contact Lee Adams via email: info@dfoc.com, or phone (714) 979-4436 to purchase tickets or sponsorships!

Nov 17 Sunday 5:30-8pm, Irvine: Transgender Day of Remembrance @ Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Pkwy.
The Transgender Day of Remembrance was set aside to memorialize those who were killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. The event is held in November to honor Rita Hester, whose murder on November 28th, 1998 kicked off the "Remembering Our Dead" web project and a San Francisco candlelight vigil in 1999. Rita Hester's murder - like most anti-transgender murder cases - has yet to be solved. Although not every person represented during the Day of Remembrance self-identified as transgender - that is..., as a transsexual, crossdresser, or otherwise gender-variant - each was a victim of violence based on bias against transgender people. We live in times more sensitive than ever to hatred based violence, especially since the events of September 11th. Yet even now, the deaths of those based on anti-transgender hatred or prejudice are largely ignored. Over the last decade, more than one person per month has died due to transgender-based hate or prejudice, regardless of any other factors in their lives. This trend shows no sign of abating. The Transgender Day of Remembrance serves several purposes. It raises public awareness of hate crimes against transgender people, an action that current media doesn't perform. Day of Remembrance publicly mourns and honors the lives of our brothers and sisters who might otherwise be forgotten. Through the vigil, we express love and respect for our people in the face of national indifference and hatred. Day of Remembrance reminds non-transgender people that we are their sons, daughters, parents, friends and lovers. Day of Remembrance gives our allies a chance to step forward with us and stand in vigil, memorializing those of us who've died by anti-transgender violence.

Nov 18-21 Monday-Thursday, Cypress: Human Trafficking Awareness Event @ Cypress College, 9200 Valley View St.
Make a difference in the world by educating yourself and others about Human Trafficking. Make this possible by attending Club L.E.A.D.'s Human Trafficking Awareness Event which will be taking place November 18th-November 21st. Here you will be able to listen to an expert lecturer in Human Trafficking Prevention and find out the simple ways that you can prevent these travesties worldwide. Now is the perfect time to expand your awareness. More details will be soon to come. For more information or if you are interested in helping with this cause, please FB message me or email me at: Hart.Crystal2016@yahoo.com *Be sure to include the event title in the subject line of any messages.

Nov 18-22 Monday-Friday, Brea: Fast for Families-OC Kickoff @ 210 W. Birch Street
We are asking our House Leadership in OC to publicly support and lead to move Immigration Reform with a Pathway to Citizenship. Fast will last the entire week, 24 hours a day and then we are heading to Washington, D.C. Share your support for 11 Million American Dreams #FAST4FAMILIESOC #FAST4FAMILIES For more information contact: 714-612-5028 or 714-448-5378 standwithfamilies.org/2013/11/17/fast-for-families-orange-county

Nov 18 Monday 3pm, Irvine: Sympathy Strike Townhall @ UC Irvine, HIB 220
Our union, UAW Local 2865--the union representing 12,000 TA's, tutors, and readers across the UC--will be joining CNA and UC's Skilled Craft's Unit in a one-day sympathy strike with AFSCME 3299 on November 20th. We will be holding a campus-wide townhall to provide information, answer any questions or concerns, and organize volunteers. If you can't make this townhall, and would like to set up an individual or department meeting, please contact us at irvine@uaw2865.org. In the meantime, please like and follow our facebook page and blog, irvineuaw.wordpress.com, for updates and information.

Nov 18 Monday 7pm, Whittier: Towards Collective Liberation: lessons from 25 years of social justice organizing @ Whittier College, Hartley House, 13741 Earlham Drive
American society is far more diverse because of the gains of the Civil Rights, feminist, Lesbian and Gay, immigrant and disability rights movements which have changed laws, broken barriers, and transformed how people relate to one another. As a result, we are encouraged to be aware of differences of race, class, gender and sexuality. How can we move from personal awareness to collective action for equality? Author and organizer Chris Crass will draw lessons from American social movements as well as his own experiences in social movements over the past 25 years to help us see how divisions of race, class and gender can become bridges to help expand democracy and create healthier communities. From civil rights and women's liberation to Occupy Wall Street and immigrant justice, Crass brings together effective strategies for social change that have put awareness of privilege into action that can further democracy for us all.

Nov 19 Tuesday 6pm, Irvine: I Am… We Are… A Discussion Of The Intersections Between Sexual Orientation, Gender, Race And Ethnicity Co-sponsored with Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Resource Center @ UCI Cross-Cultural Center, Dr. White Room
Join us for a conversation where we will share our identities based on our sexual orientation, gender identity, race and ethnicity. We will create pieces of art that represent our own identities and values. Following the art project, we will hear personal stories from students thinking about their own identities through creative forms of expression. Food will be provided. ccc.uci.edu/rbf/images/2013/cccfestival2013_large.pdf

Nov 19 (3^rd Tuesday) 7:30pm, Irvine: Cousins Club of OC - J Street a Jewish Peace Group
Jerry Bloch is our speaker. He is a member of J-Street, a Jewish peace group which advocates for a two-State solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Are two States still viable? Discussion will follow. Please join us.
The address is 15500 Sand Canyon Ave, 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 entrance is on the far left of the parking lot and "Community Meeting Room" is 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 2013 if you have not already paid.

Nov 20 Wednesday, Irvine: Solidarity Strike! @ UC Irvine
UC students and workers, including service workers affiliated with AFSCME 3299, will be holding a day-long, system-wide strike to challenge UC management's illegal acts of intimidation against AFSCME workers, and to call upon UC management to respect those whose labor makes the university work. Recognizing that the fates of students and workers are tied together, academic student employees affiliated with the UC Student-Workers Union (UAW 2865) will be holding a solidarity strike on the 20th with AFSCME workers. We are encouraging all sections, classes, and office hours to be cancelled on November 20th, and for everyone to respect and to participate in the picket lines. In particular, we ask that students and workers gather at noon at the flagpoles for a rally and to join the picket lines. We will be holding a campus-wide townhall on Monday, Nov. 18, in the Humanities (room and building TBA) to provide information, answer any questions, and organize volunteers for the picket lines. Please like and follow our facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/IrvineUAW/) and blog (irvineuaw.wordpress.com) for updates.

Nov 20 Wednesday 5:30pm, Capistrano Beach: The Progressives of South Orange County will meet in the banquet room of ,Agostinos By the Sea, 34700 Coast Highway, Capistrano Beach 92624. Dinner and social hour at 5:30 followed by the meeting at 7. The speaker will be Professor Peter Ditto from UCI who will discuss the polarization of politics and why the Republicans and Democrats can't get along. His expertise is in the area of social cognition and human judgment. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to: scnj66@yahoo.com

Nov 20 Wednesday 6-9:30pm, Santa Ana: Covered California Workshop @ The Center OC, 1605 N. Spurgeon St.
Changes in Healthcare Are Coming--Welcome to Covered California, the new marketplace that will make it easier for you to get quality health insurance at an affordable price. You may also qualify for financial help to pay for that insurance. The first session will be offered in English at: 6pm to 7:30pm. The second session will be offered in Spanish from 7:30 to 9pm.

Nov 20 Wednesday 6:30pm, Fountain Valley: Democratic Club of West OC @ Green Valley Adult Clubhouse, 17250 Los Jardines West, (off Warner between Euclid and Brookhurst Sts.)
DemClubofWestOC.org DCWOC will elect new officers and the program will Expose the Trans-Pacific Partnership, A "free trade" agreement that would set rules on non-trade matters such as food safety, internet freedom, medicine costs, financial regulation, and the environment. We are asked to contact our representatives and ask them to oppose this legislation www.exposethetpp.org Doors open at 6:30 PM; meeting starts at 7 PM

Nov 20 Wednesday 7pm, Irvine: OC Film Festival Documentary Series "The Gatekeepers" @ University Synagogue - 3400 Michelson Dr.
"The Gatekeepers" has received worldwide acclaim for its courageous exposure and examination of Israel's secret service. For the first time, six former heads of Shin Bet, the country's most secretive security force, share personal and intimate confessions and muse publicly about the morality of torture and terrorism, arrests and assassinations. Collectively, these interviews offer a rare window into the moral dilemmas the country faced in the aftermath of the Six Day War, and pose questions about today's escalating global war on terror.
Co-sponsored by J Street, the home for pro-Israel, pro-peace Americans. Cost: $10

Nov 20 Wednesday 7pm, Tustin: Movie Screening: Chasing Ice @ Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1201 Irvine Blvd
Join the Environmental Ministries Committee for a screening of Chasing Ice. Discussion will follow. In the spring of 2005, acclaimed environmental photographer James Balog headed to the Arctic on a tricky assignment for National Geographic: to capture images to help tell the story of the Earth's changing climate. Even with a scientific upbringing, Balog had been a skeptic about climate change. But that first trip north opened his eyes to the biggest story in human history and sparked a challenge within him that would put his career and his very well-being at risk. Chasing Ice is the story of one man's mission to change the tide of history by gathering undeniable evidence of our changing planet. Within months of that first trip to Iceland, the photographer conceived the boldest expedition of his life: The Extreme Ice Survey. With a band of young adventurers in tow, Balog began deploying revolutionary time-lapse cameras across the brutal Arctic to capture a multi-year record of the world's changing glaciers. As the debate polarizes America and the intensity of natural disasters ramps up globally, Balog finds himself at the end of his tether. Battling untested technology in subzero conditions, he comes face to face with his own mortality. It takes years for Balog to see the fruits of his labor. His hauntingly beautiful videos compress years into seconds and capture ancient mountains of ice in motion as they disappear at a breathtaking rate. Chasing Ice depicts a photographer trying to deliver evidence and hope to our carbon-powered planet. The movie is FREE, but we do ask you to RSVP.

Nov 21 Thursday 6pm, Long Beach: Guantanamo-A National Security Risk with Jason Leopold and Elliott Adams
Topics are "Eye Witness Account on Guantanamo Detainees" by investigative reporter Leopold, and "Why We Are Better Off With Guantanamo Closed" by Army Veteran Adams. Sponsored by the Long Beach Area Peace Network. Contact Pat Alviso 562/833-8035 or mfsooc@earthlink.net. Dinner at 6pm (no charge), presentation at 7pm. Location: Grace United Methodist Church, 2324 E. 3rd St., Long Beach 90814.

Nov 21 Thursday 6-9pm, Costa Mesa: OC Equality Coalition Annual Membership Meeting @ Durty Nellie's, 2915 Red Hill Ave #G101
Join us for a recap party that is free to all OCEC Members and $10 for non-member guests. ocequality.com/events/membership-meeting-2

Nov 22 Friday 11am, Anaheim: Fast for Families-OC Closing Actions, March, and Rally @ 210 W. Birch Street http://standwithfamilies.org/2013/11/17/fast-for-families-orange-county

Nov 22 Friday 2-4pm, Anaheim: Respect is a fair contract @ 605 N Euclid St.
Come join El Super workers fighting against management for respect.

Nov 22 Friday 5-7pm, Laguna Hills: "RENT: Filmed Live on Broadway" @ Shanti Orange County, 23461 South Pointe Drive, Suite 100
Join us for the continuation of The Center OC's Queer Film series, now being held at Shanti Orange County for our Friday Rainbow group in Laguna Hills! A variety of queer films will be screened the last Friday of every month. The more, the merrier, so feel free to bring your friends! This free event is for LGBTQ and allied youth ages 14-18. This month we will be screening "RENT: Filmed Live on Broadway," which is footage of the final Broadway musical on its closing night celebration in 2008. RENT is a rock musical with music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson. It tells the story of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York City's Lower East Side in the thriving days of Bohemian Alphabet City, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. The film will start immediately at 5:00 p.m., please be on time!

Nov 23 Saturday 10am-noon, Santa Ana: UNA-USA OC Chapter UN Coffee Talk Series: Solving Global Problems On a Grand Scale @ American Red Cross Building, 600 Parkcenter Dr. (Between 5 & 55 freeways off 4th St. Park by delivery entrance)
How is the UN doing on the 2015 Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)? What's next after 2015? Join us in a global conversation to create the world we want for all! For Information or Directions: 949-554-3132 www.UNA-OC.org info@una-oc.org $5.00 Voluntary Donation Suggested

Nov 23 Saturday 11:30am-4pm, Santa Ana: Santa Ana Building Healthy Communities and the Children's Health Initiative will be doing outreach for the Affordable Care Act at these Superior locations listed below: For more information please contact Children's Health Initiative of Orange County 1-855-927-8333
1720 E 17th St Santa Ana, CA 92705
2009 W 1st St Santa Ana, CA 92703
See also Nov 24

[canceled] Nov 23 ~~Saturday noon~~, Irvine: MoveOn council meeting CANCELED @ Kate's House, 6 Gold Bluff
Kate and I attended the MoveOn Organizing Summit last Saturday in LA, and it's time to put a great training to work. This Saturday, November 23, and after our usual excellent Potluck, we'll show you what we learned about MoveOn's Petition system, and how to incorporate its many assets into our organizing campaigns, both local and national. We have an interesting local campaign to start with, establishment of a Veterans Cemetery on a parcel of land at the old Marine Corp Air Station, next to the proposed Great Park development in Irvine. And, we'll open the floor for discussion and start-up of campaigns on other issues of interest, like the TPP or Fracking, always on our radar for action. So, grab your chicken wings or that quiche you're so proud of, bring your favorite issue for action, and join us this Saturday at Noon. pol.moveon.org/event/meeting/140411

Nov 23 Saturday noon-3pm, Orange: Democratic Ambassador Training @ Democratic Party of OC, 1916 West Chapman Avenue, Suite B
Join us for a training for our Democratic Ambassador Program! Democratic Ambassadors serve as DPOC's public face in their respective communities. These leaders are people excited about turning grassroots efforts into victory for Democrats! What do Democratic Ambassadors do? - Deliver the Democratic 'Welcome Package' to Democrats in your Neighborhood - Cultivate and expand a network of enthusiastic volunteers - Find out what voters are thinking and let us know - Notify current and prospective volunteers about upcoming political events - Facilitate candidate meet-and-greets - Support Democratic candidates by encouraging neighbors to vote

Nov 24 Sunday 11:30am-4pm, Santa Ana: Santa Ana Building Healthy Communities and the Children's Health Initiative will be doing outreach for the Affordable Care Act at 1710 S Main St Santa Ana, CA 92707 For more information please contact Children's Health Initiative of Orange County 1-855-927-8333 See also Nov 24

Nov 24 Sunday noon, Santa Ana: March Against Monsanto @ Orange County Superior Court, 700 Civic Center Drive West socuteurl.com/jollysnowball

[rescheduled] ~~Nov 24~~ Sunday 5pm, Fullerton: MoveOn council meeting @ Nelson Home
Rescheduled until Dececmber 15th Join fellow progressives for a viewing of "Hedges in Person: The Myth of Human Progress and the Collapse of Complex Societies". Come enjoy food and a conversation on where we are going as a country. Help plan our council'ls future actions, pol.moveon.org/event/meeting/140396

Nov 26 4pm, Irvine: Fate of the OC Great Park @ Irvine City Council, 1 Civic Center Plaza
FivePoint Communities, the developer, wants to build 688 acres of the Orange County Great Park, over half the Park, in exchange for rights to build an additional 4,606 homes on the land surrounding the Park. Their offer changes the intention and design of the Great Park, voted on by you, the community, and control over the Park will rest with FivePoint, not the city! Their offer is mostly a major sports facility rather than a multi cultural regional great part. It is not required to comply with our public standards and their operating costs for 5 years is grossly unrealistic. Also at stake is the location of the Irvine's fifth high school at Site A, in between the soon-to-be-expanded Musick jail and a landfill contaminated with toxic wastes (radium, benzene, trichloroethylene to name a few). Clearly, there will be severe consequences for all of OC community if the Irvine City Council votes to approve the proposal. In the recent months there has been alleged broad support from the public to approve the proposal. This support is from a small but very vocal (and well-funded) group of youth sports enthusiasts, called BuildTheGreatParkNow! The citizens of Orange County deserve better than some short-sighted park development package to please a few sports enthusiasts so the developer can build more homes and make more money. That is why we need people, from all parts of the County, to come out and fight against this. latimes.com/opinion/editorials/la-ed-great-park-20131120,0,5359101.story

Nov 26 (4^rd Tuesday) 5:30-7pm, Orange: Peace Vigil by MFSO and CODEPINK The Orange Circle at the intersection of Glassell St and Chapman Ave.
As many of you know, after our monthly vigil at the Traffic Circle in Orange, most of us meet for a little "down time and socialization" at Watson's Drug Store. The Orange County Peace Coalition has requested that we change our regularly held vigil, (the third Tuesday of the month), to a time when they have their regularly scheduled OCPC meetings. The idea would be to combine the two activities, (many of us go to OCPC meetings and the vigil). This means that instead of socializing after the vigil, the OCPC meetings would be held at Watsons Drugs at 7pm. This might help us have more people at our vigil if OCPC members will just come a little earlier. We hope that you will join us at the Traffic Circle on the 4th Tuesday of this month starting at 5:30. At 7pm we are all invited to join the OCPC meeting which will be held right after the vigil at Watson's Diner- just around the corner beginning at 7pm. hope you will join us at our monthly MFSO/ Code Pink vigil. Please encourage everyone to come; there is a lot of traffic so it's well worth the time. Come help us get the word out that we demand an end to the war in Afghanistan NOW - 2014 is a full 2 years away and we will not stand by silently.. We have signs, but please bring your own if you have one.

Nov 26 Tuesday 6:30 pm, Costa Mesa: Costa Mesa Democratic Club General Meeting will include a panel of leading activists working with the homeless population in Costa Mesa. Location: Costa Mesa Neighborhood Community Center, 1845 Park Ave., Costa Mesa CA 92626.

Nov 26 Tuesday 6:30pm, Costa Mesa: MEATONOMICS Dinner and Book-Signing with David Simon @ SEED People's Market, 2937 Bristol St.
Join author David Robinson Simon for dinner (at Native Foods), talk and book-signing marking the September release of MEATONOMICS (Conari Press, 2013). It's the first book to explore the unseen economic forces that drive our animal food system and the strange ways these forces affect consumers' spending, eating, health, prosperity, and longevity. In Simon's eye-opening, fact-filled presentation, you'll discover what makes this bizarre system tick and how it can be fixed. 6:30 - We'll meet for dinner at Native Foods at the Camp in Costa Mesa. 7:30 - We'll move to Seed People's Market (next door, also at the Camp in Costa Mesa) for the talk. David Robinson Simon is a lawyer and advocate for sustainable consumption. He works as general counsel for a healthcare company and serves on the board of the APRL Fund, a non-profit dedicated to protecting animals. David received his B.A. from U.C. Berkeley and his J.D. from the University of Southern California. There is no charge to attend. See you there! For more information about the book, visit www.meatonomics.com or www.facebook.com/meatonomics.

Nov 26 (4^th Tuesday) 7-9pm, Orange: OC Peace Coalition general meeting ocpeace.org @ Watson Drugs and Soda Fountain, 116 E Chapman Ave (After Circle Vigil)
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 26 Tuesday 7:30-9pm, Irvine: How Welcome Is The Mat: 50 Years After The Signing of The Civil Rights Act, How Is Orange County Doing? @ University Synagogue, 3400 Michelson Dr.
Pre-Thanksgiving services with Irvine United Congregational Church at University Synagogue, led by Rabbi Rachlis and Reverend Paul Tellstrom, with speaker Rusty Kennedy, founding CEO of the OC Human Relations Commission

Nov 29 Friday 8am, Anaheim / noon Buena Park: Anti-Black Friday Protest/Anti-Walmart Protest
On this day Walmart workers all over will be striking. People are fighting for: Fair wages, Fair hours, Walmart's War Against Unions Retaliation against employees who criticize the company Lets not forget Walmart's corrupt business practices, racial and gender discrimination, environmental practices, treatment of product suppliers and outsourcing. Black Friday is one of the busiest shopping days. It goes out to show our country's issues of over consumption and materialism. Its about PEOPLE OVER PROFITS Come out and support Buy Nothing Day!
8am @ 88 East Orangethorpe Ave. Anaheim https://actionnetwork.org/events/stand-with-walmart-workers-for-livable-wages
noon @ 8450 La Palma Ave, Buena Park https://actionnetwork.org/events/justice-walmart

Dec 1 (1^st Sunday) 7:30am-5pm, Huntington Beach: Military Families Speak Out and Veterans For Peace will again be setting up the Arlington West Display on the sands of Huntington Beach at 6th Street. 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. 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.

Dec 1 Sunday noon-2pm, Huntington Beach: How Much Cruelty Can You Swallow Visual Display @ Pier Promenade
Using a visual display we will confront the public with the fact that we are ALL made of flesh, bones, blood and we all feel pain.

Dec 1 Sunday 2pm, Irvine: Green Party of OC General Meeting @ Irvine Ranch Water District Community Meeting Center, 15500 Sand Canyon Ave (If you haven't been to a meeting in the last year or so, please see the map at: http://www.ocgreens.org/IRWDmap.jpg )
The main topic will be a recap of the recent State Meeting in Santa Rosa, which was represented by 5 OC delegates. Candidates running for state offices, including Luis Rodriguez and David Curtis, were present. The fate of the party in view of Prop 14 was addressed, as well as initial discussions of the mystery of the SGA (standing general assembly). The GPOC County Council meeting will immediately follow the General Meeting. All attendees are welcome to stay and view the business aspects of running the Green Party during the County Council meeting.

Dec 2 Monday 10am, Santa Ana: Rally and march against deportation @ Sasser Park (Santa Blvd. & Ross St)
OC Says #Not1More Deportation A coalition of Orange County grassroots organizations will be holding a rally and a march in response to the 2 million deportations overseen by President Obama, and the collaboration between local law enforcement and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The event is part of a national movement to demand that President Obama use his executive power to put a stop to all deportations, and will highlight the impact of deportations at the local level
In January 2013 alone, almost 2,000 people in California were deported through the "Secure" Communities program. Orange County has the highest rate of youth deportations in the State of California and accounts for 43% of youth in ICE Detention Centers. 45% of youth on ICE Holds in California don't have a criminal record. Locally at the county level, the Theo Lacy detention facility was cited as one of the 10 worst ICE Detention Centers in the nation and is the subject of a civil rights complaint regarding the abuse of LGBTQ detainees. Individual cities like Santa Ana also have contracts with ICE. These contracts with ICE play a key role in the mass deportation process at the local level.
The groups; demands are as follows: The President must place a moratorium on deportations, terminate the "Secure" Communities program, and grant Administrative Relief to all undocumented people in the same way he did for immigrant youth with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Local law enforcement must cease all collaboration with ICE by terminating (IGSA) contracts with ICE for bedspace, 287(g) agreements, and refusing to honor ICE Hold requests ICE must release all individuals that qualify to be released under the TRUST Act, the Morton Memo and the Parental Interest ICE Directive immediately
The event will feature testimonies from affected community members, music, theater, and art by local community members. Who: CopWatch Santa Ana, Keep Our Families Together, OC Dream Team, RAIZ, Seeds of Resistance

Dec 2 Monday 6-8pm, Irvine: Worldly Women of Irvine Celebrate The Winter Solstice @ The Duck Club at the San Joaquin Marsh
This is the season of celebration for many faiths and cultures. According to the Pagan Wheel of the Year and the precession of the equinoxes, this is the dark time of the year waiting for the Sun to return to us at the Winter Solstice. Our speaker, Trisha Howe, an expert on Pagan culture, comes from the tradition of the Norse peoples, but has studied, practiced and written about regional, cultural, pre-historic and historic traditions, many of which are still practiced in our times. Please RSVP to worldlywomenirvine@gmail.com

Dec 3 Tuesday 5pm, Orange: City of Orange, CA joins Global Day of Action Against Toxic Trade Agreements incl. TPP @ The Orange Circle - Plaza Square Park, Intersection of Glassell Street and Chapman Ave
Bring: Signs and Flyers NO on Fast Track, NO on TPP We want FAIR TRADE - Not Free Trade Free Trade Is for the 1% - Fair Trade Is for the 99% http://marchagainstmonsanto.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/stop-tpp-halfpage.pdf For more information on this Global Day of Action go to: https://www.facebook.com/events/1417714898461057

Dec 4 Wednesday 11am Santa Ana: OC Probation Department Stop Deporting Our Youth press conference @ 429 French St.
Keep Our Families Together has three areas of focus: 1. To identify, change or end local policies that lead to the Police and ICE collaboration in Orange County as well as the mass deportation of our community members. 2. Develop a stop deportations self-defense network throughout the county in order to successfully stop local deportation cases. 3. Address the issue of youth deportations as well as better the life chances of undocumented youth in Orange County. Orange County has the highest rate of minors who get deported and referred to Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE). UC Irvine Law School is publishing a report the will cover the following: - The Orange County Juvenile Probation Department (OCJPD) is breaking state and federal laws as well as their very own mission statement by unlawfully sending the information of minors to ICE. - OCJPD officers are acting as ICE agents when coercing minors to tell them about their immigration status or country of birth. - The UCI Law School recommends that OCJPD stop honoring ICE Hold Requests and unlawfully providing the information of minors to ICE. We are organizing a press conference this Wednesday at 11am on the corner of 4th and French. After this press conference we will march to the probation department and deliver the report with a community delegation. Come support us!

Dec 4 Wednesday 6pm, Tustin: OC National Organization for Women Annual End of the Year Party and Fundraiser. Help celebrate 2013 and raise money for OC NOW and the many causes and actions we support throughout the year. We will have a fun and diverse silent auction and raffle. Cost of the dinner is whatever you order off the menu. Please bring check or cash for dinner and only checks or cash will be accepted for the silent auction winners and the raffle tickets. Everyone is welcome; bring family and friends but please make a reservation. Socialize at 6pm; dinner at 7pm. RSVP to Dr. Kimberly Salter at kimsalter@cox.net or 949/230-1169. Location: Rutabegorz Restaurant at 158 West Main, Tustin.

Dec 4 Wednesday 6pm, Huntington Beach: Chasing Ice Watch Party & Fundraiser @ St. Wilfrid's Episcopal Church, 18631 Chapel Lane
Join us for a screening of an award-wining documentary Chasing Ice which follows a photographer who documented the detriments of climate change on the Arctic. We will feature a Q&A with local Climate Experts following the screening. To RSVP and make your donations please click the link below: my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gs8h22

Dec 4 Wednesday 6:30pm, Santa Ana: The Rainbow Group Speaker Series @ The Center Orange County, 1605 N. Spurgeon St.
Come and participate at The Center OC's Rainbow Group Speaker Series, where we will be welcoming Stephen MacLeod, who assists developing UC Irvine's LGBT Community Archives. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) activists and community organizers in Orange County have left a rich documentary trail over the past forty years. The UCI Libraries' Special Collections and Archives Department is actively building collection

Dec 4 Wednesday 7pm, Costa Mesa: Democracy for America-OC @ Karl Strauss Brewing Company, 901 South Coast Dr.
1. Guest Speaker: Kyle Krahel-Frolander of Smart Cities Prevail with a presentation on the organization's work to build middle class jobs. Smart Cities Prevail provides complete information, research and education on how prevailing wage standards on public construction projects benefit taxpayers, local governments and working families. It is a 501c(4) nonprofit organization based in California, where SmartCitiesPrevail.org serves as an information source for news media, community leaders and members of the public interested in learning more about prevailing wage.http://www.smartcitiesprevail.org/ 2. Rosa Vizcarra, Community Program Specialist, Registrar of Voters Office: Rosa will conduct a survey during the meeting, giving us a chance to provide input on how to improve the voting process in Orange County. She will also bring us up to date on the responsibilities of the Registrar of Voters, answer our questions and take our suggestions back to the office for consideration. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the most vital aspect of elections.

Dec 5 Thursday 11:30am-1:30pm, Irvine: Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties Presents CONSIDER THIS... THE NEW LANGUAGE OF CHOICE @ Andrei's Conscious Cuisine & Cocktails 2607 Main St.
Dawn Laguens, Chief Experience Officer at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, is coming to Orange County to teach us the new language of choice. Ms. Laguens, a veteran campaign strategist, is on a mission to show America the real Planned Parenthood. She will share her research on the most effective ways to discuss one of the nation's most debated topics. Individual tickets: $45 Lunch and valet parking provided

Dec 5 Thursday 12:30-1pm, Irvine/Orange/Santa Ana: "Low Pay is Not OK" National Strike And Protests Against Fast Food's Low Pay
events.lowpayisnotok.org/rallies
Irvine: McDonalds, 15459 Culver Dr
Orange: McDonalds, 105 E. Katella Ave
Santa Ana: McDonalds, 666 S Harbor Blvd

Dec 5 Thursday 3pm, Irvine: Engaging Anteaters in the Community - Leadership Compass Workshop @ UCI Cross-Cultural Center, Ring Room
What kind of leader are you? There is no one type of leader. Learn why different leadership styles matter and what it really means to be in a team. This workshop will be presented by Cross-Cultural Center student staff and City Year representatives. Join us in learning more about your leadership style and about volunteer opportunities.

Dec 5 Thursday 6:30-9:30pm, Fullerton: Democrats of North OC DNOC Holiday Party and Fundraiser @ Angelo's and Vinci's Ristorante, 550 N Harbor Blvd
$40 individual ticket $70 couple ticket Please send your R.S.V.P. to: Linda Gardner linda@heareveryvoice.com

Dec 5 Thursday 7pm, Irvine: Amnesty International group 178 @ Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92604
Group 178 does not meet in the last week of November, instead we move our meeting to the first week in December. December is the month for Amnesty International's year Write For Rights event, where we gather in the holiday spirit to send letters and cards to help free prisoners of conscience, and raise their spirits in jail. Our group will also be selling baked goods at the event. Please join us for the local Write For Rights events! November/December calendar: Thursday 5 December: Group 178 Local Meeting at Irvine United Congregational Church in Irvine aiusaoc.org/irvine/meetings.html Saturday 7 December: Write For Rights Event in Lakewood aiusaoc.org/common/writeathon_2013.html Sunday 8 December: Write For Rights Event (and Bake Sale fundraiser!) in Irvine aiusaoc.org/common/writeathon_2013.html

Dec 6 (1^st Friday) 6:30-9pm, Orange: Friday Night Film Series "A Place at the Table" @ St. Joseph Center, Mother Louis Room, 480 South Batavia St, Orange 92868.
http://www.takepart.com/place-at-the-table/ Fifty million people in the U.S.-one in four children-don't know where their next meal is coming from. The film examines the issue of hunger in America through the lens of three people struggling with food insecurity: a Colorado fifth-grader who often has to depend on friends and neighbors to feed her and has trouble concentrating in school; and a Mississippi second-grader whose asthma and health issues are exacerbated by the largely empty calories her hardworking mother can afford. Ultimately, A Place at the Table shows us how hunger poses serious economic, social and cultural implications for our nation, and that it could be solved once and for all.
There is no fee to participate. Join In. 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 7 Saturday 7am-9pm, Irvine: Palestine Conference @ South Coast Chinese Cultural Center, 9 Truman
eventbrite.com/e/the-palestine-conference-of-southern-california-a-movement-united-tickets-9168592507

Dec 7 Saturday 9:30am-noon, Newport Beach: Monthly Meeting of Citizens Climate Lobby (CCL-OC) @ Home of Mark Tabbert at 20172 Spruce Ave Newport Beach CA 92660.
Part of the meeting is a 1-hour monthly international conference call from 10am to 11am. Then we take and plan actions move our members of Congress toward a solution to the climate crisis. Join the fun as we build political will that our politicians need to respond to. RSVPs appreciated by calling Mark Tabbert at cell (949) 310-5256.

Dec 7 Saturday 10:30am Santa Ana -> noon Los Angeles: OC Industrial Workers of the World at Anarchist Book Fair December's GMB will be held at the Los Angeles Anarchist Book Fair la.anarchistbookfair.com We will meet at 10:30 AM and carpool from OC's Catholic Worker Isaiah House, 316 South Cypress Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92701. to Cielo Galleries 3201 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, Ca 90011 Please RSVP by Friday, at the latest, for the carpool in order that we can get an accurate head count.

Dec 7 Saturday 1-4pm, Santa Ana: SACReD/SABHC Forum for the Santa Ana 5 Year Strategic Plan @ Familias Corzazones Verdes Park- Community Center, 602 E 4th St. (Next to the Spectrum Condominiums)
What would you like to see for Santa Ana? Come to SACReD & SABHC's Community Forum To provide your opinion on the community vision for the next five years in our beautiful city of Santa Ana - for education, health, safety, neighborhoods, and other topics of interest for our community. There will be child care, snacks, water and coffee during the event. Call Juan Carlos at 714-650-2109 for more information Or send an email to andrew@occcopico.org "Let's Grow Our Future Together"

Dec 7 Saturday 1:30pm, Irvine: Humanist Association of OC "Freethinkers' and Humanists' participation in historical social movements" @ Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave.
Victor Tanious will give a presentation on "Freethinkers' and Humanists' participation in historical social movements". What have Humanists done historically to make the world a better place? The discussion will highlight the contributions of Humanists in social movements. This meeting is our Annual Dessert Potluck event as we welcome the winter solstice with its companion days of celebration. So, bring a dessert and let us share in the merriment. Also, we will be accepting nominations for the upcoming Board elections in January. Please drop your name in the hat if you are eager to see the Humanist Association play a more active and visible role in Orange County. We would like to keep the board gender balanced, so we encourage women to nominate themselves as well. There are six positions open: President, Vice President, Treasurer,Secretary, and two Board Members. Our organization would be enriched if our Board can get help with tasks associated with membership, hospitality, newsletter, audiovisual set-up, publicity, fundraising, etc. Let's make the year 2014 a remarkable year for Humanism in Orange County!

Dec 8 Sunday 10am-1pm, Irvine: Amnesty International Write For Rights @ Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92604
Write For Rights and baked goods sale! Write a letter, and support our group by getting some delicious baked goods. Sponsored by Amnesty International Group 178 (Irvine) and the Irvine United Congregational Church. An RSVP is appreciated but not required. You can RSVP with an e-mail to ai_irvine@aiusaoc.org.

Dec 8 Sunday 1:30pm, Irvine: Americans United for Separation of Church and State @ Irvine Ranch Water District Community Room, 15500 Sand Canyon Ave.
Who's Steering This Thing? Where Are We Going? We need your driving skills in 2014! Appetizer & Dessert Potluck - Annual Planning Meeting Bring your favorite snack food! For more info: (949) 733-9157 au-oc.org

Dec 8 Sunday 3-5pm, Tustin: OC Global Warming Committee Meeting @ REI, 2962 El Camino Real, We will be in the Community Meeting room of the REI store in Tustin Marketplace
meetup.com/OCGlobalWarmingCommittee/events/154517712 Orange County Water District votes on Dec. 9th on whether to lease land to CPV to build a power plant in Anaheim. Also, I learned that the energy company Valero is in the process of wanting to transport via rail of Tar Sands Oil from Canada to Wilmington at LA Port. Sierra Club is working to stop both of these projects.

Dec 8 Sunday 5pm, Anaheim: ICNA fundraiser @ Sheraton Park Hotel, 1855 S Harbor Blvd.
icnarelief.org/site2/index.php/campaigns-a-events/458-fund-raising-anaheim-ca-8-12-2013

Dec 8 Sunday 6-9pm, Fountain Valley: Democratic Club of West OC's Holiday Party @ Claim Jumper Restaurant Banquet Room, 18050 Brookhurst St.
You won't want to miss the Democratic Club of West Orange County's holiday dinner! Join us for a fun evening of dinner, speakers, and raffle items. DCWOC is proud to welcome as its keynote speaker Hon. Edward J. Wallin, Retired Court of Appeals Justice, former Superior Court Judge, and former attorney. He is currently serving as a mediator and arbitrator at JAMS. Justice Wallin's expertise in areas of law, politics, and history will ensure an entertaining program as he discusses some of the top issues facing voters in 2014. Doors open at 5:30 PM, Buffet dinner starts at 6:00 PM, Program starts at 6:30 PM In light of recent cuts to food stamp benefits, Second Harvest Food Bank will likely have more hungry families to feed. Please bring canned food donations to the party; every person donating will receive a free raffle ticket! Please invite your friends and family and feel free to post this on your wall. Price for attendance and dinner is $50 if paid by December 1, $65 if paid at the door. Pay online (www.DemClubofWestOC.org) with Act Blue or mail a check to P.O. Box 20036, Fountain Valley 92728 and indicate if you will have chicken or vegetarian pasta Please include your occupation and employer (required for reporting purposes) Contributions are not tax deductible

Dec 8 Sunday 6pm, Newport Beach: Discuss "Sustainability" meetup.com/bookclub-794/events/149043232

Dec 9-13 Monday-Friday 11am-6:30pm, Irvine: Fast for Families @ 20 Pacifica
Due to problems with the Irvine police and/or the Irvine Company, the fasters will not be allowed to remain outside Campbell's office during daylight hours as originally planned. Therefore, they will be standing vigil from 11am until noon Tuesday-Friday and will hold a candlelight vigil from 5:30-6:30pm every evening through Thursday outside his office at 20 Pacifica, Irvine 92618. Please do come to offer your support during these hours For more information contact: 714-612-5028 or 714-448-5378 standwithfamilies.org/2013/11/17/fast-for-families-orange-county

Dec 9 Monday 3-5pm, Costa Mesa: Reclaiming the Promise of Public Education. Across the country on Monday, December 9th, parents, teachers, classified staff, students, clergy, and community members will gather to speak to the public through press conferences, social media, rallies, teach-ins and all manner of public presentations to reflect on our vision for reclaiming the promise of public education. In Orange County, dozens of concerned members of the community will gather at 3 pm at Fairview and Arlington Avenues in Costa Mesa to raise public awareness ofour actions to "Reclaim the Promise of Public Education" and "The Principles That Unite Us". The Principles That Unite Us are a set of ideas on quality public education that dozens of organizations agree are worth fighting for. Wear Blue!

Dec 9 Monday 5:30-7:30, Santa Ana: YETA's GSA Leaders Mixer @ The Center OC, 1605 N. Spurgeon St.
Join us for a night of food, fun and information on the Color Me Equal Campaign! You will have an opportunity to exchange ideas with GSA leaders and learn how your GSA can make a difference in your School and across Orange County!

Dec 9 Monday 7pm, Orange: Pax Christi December meeting @ St. Joseph Center, Classroom 2, 480 S. Batavia
Following Vespers for Peace, Vicki Tamoush from Interfaith Witness will be the guest speaker. If you have questions email shalseyhoover@gmail.com or call 714-420-6771.
This is Vicki's bio: Vicki Tamoush is a second-generation Arab American whose grandparents emigrated from Syria and Lebanon around the turn of the century. Vicki has been involved with the investigation of hate crimes since 1979 and she has provided hundreds of workshops for law enforcement, educational and medical institutions, nonprofits, and community-based organizations. She has provided victim assistance for numerous Arab and Muslim hate crime victims and participated in drafting legislation to enhance sentencing for hate-motivated acts. Vicki is a certified mediator and lay arbitrator through the Los Angeles County Bar Association and she serves on the boards of numerous pacifist, Christian, Middle East and interfaith organizations. In March, 2011, she founded Interfaith Witnesses, a group that silently greets and escorts attendees at faith-based events and worship when they are being harassed. Interfaith Witnesses now has members throughout southern California. Hope you can join us...

Dec 11 Wednesday 6pm, Westminster: Fight the Exclusion of Vietnamese-American LGBTQ Members from 2014 Tet Parade @ Westminster Police Department, First Floor
Westminster City Council will be discussing their permitting plans and the exclusion of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) member's participation in the 2014 Tet parade.
Viet Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning community members, supporters, and allies will be present during the public comment session to urge the city council to take appropriate action and protect ALL City of Westminster citizens from exclusion. Vietnamese American LGBTQ individuals and their supporters encourage the city to take the appropriate actions in ensuring an inclusive and non-discriminatory cultural celebration. WE URGE YOU TO JOIN US IN VOICING OUR NEED FOR FULL EQUALITY OF ALL CITIZENS. After the exclusion of LGBTQ members of the community from last year's Tet parade by the parade organizer, THE VIET LGBT CONSTITUENTS WILL NO LONGER STAND TO BE SIDELINED at this year's event. Our communities are not complete without each other. VROC-Viet Rainbow of Orange County, a community-based organization, continues to fight for a Tet parade that is inclusive of all individuals regardless of sexual orientations and gender identities.

Dec 11 Wednesday 6-8pm, Santa Ana: Covered California Workshop/ Taller de Covered California @ The Center OC, 1605 N. Spurgeon St.
Changes in Healthcare Are Coming--Welcome to Covered California, the new marketplace that will make it easier for you to get quality health insurance at an affordable price. You may also qualify for financial help to pay for that insurance. The first session will be offered in English at: 6pm to 7:00pm. The second session will be offered in Spanish from 7:00 to 8pm.

Dec 11 Wednesday 7pm, Irvine: Hydraulic fracturing @ Beckman Center, 100 Academy Way
This talk will examine natural gas geochemistry and water quality issues related to hydrocarbon migration and extraction to better understand the environmental effects of controversial natural gas extraction process known as "fracking". nasonline.org/programs/distinctive-voices/upcoming-events.html eventbrite.com/e/water-quality-and-natural-gas-production-tickets-9654975291

Dec 12 Thursday 6:30pm, Tustin: National Women's Political Caucus-OC Holiday Party @ Home of Sherri and Gary Loveland. Address will be provided upon RSVP
nwpcoc.org Join NWPC OC for the annual Holiday Party! Meet OC Elected Women and Endorsed Candidates for the 2014 election cycle! Cost: $20 ($30 at the door!) Includes dinner, drinks and dessert. Enjoy Harpist, Grace Tuohey and Carolers, as well as a special guest speaker.

Dec 12 Thursday 7pm, Huntington Beach: 72 AD Democrats Annual Pot luck @ IAM Hall, 6402 Bolsa
This is a pot luck with a small donation requested $10.00 or ??? to help fund the 72nd Assembly activities for the coming year. This year we will be honored to have former Assemblyman, Current College Trustee and future State Senator Joe Solorio as one of our Guests. Rising Star Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk Silva will be joining us this year. Also joining us and cooking some soon to be world famous Turkey will be Current College Trustee and future Supervisor Jim Moreno. We will be inviting many of our local elected Democratic leaders to join us, currently Lorraine Prinski, Jamison Powers, Sergio Contreras, Bonnie Castery, Miguel Canales, Joesph Cho, Jill hardy, Connie Boardman and several others will be joining us. We always have a good time and often eat to much as we sample each others favorite dishes, come hungry and bring a friend. Thank you, Jim Benson Co Chair Holiday Party. Please RSVP and let us know what favorite dish you are bringing.

Dec 12 Thursday 7-9pm, Laguna Beach: LBDC annual Holiday Party and Election @ Unitarian Hall, 429 Cypress Drive
Come for food, drink, music, friends. It's our treat for members and supporters.

Dec 13 Friday 10-11:30am, Orange: The Changing Health Care Landscape & the Impact on Your Homeless Clients. @ CalOptima, 505 City Parkway West, Orange 92868.
CalOptima and Commission to End Homelessness (C2eH) Present an Informational Forum for Service Providers. Learn about the expansion of Medi-Cal to non-senior adults, the new Medical Safety Net Program and enhanced behavioral health services for Medi-Cal members. For info contact Kim Nguyen at 657/235-6834 or email knguyen@caloptima.org.

Dec 13 Friday noon, Irvine: Lunch with League of Women Voters: The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)- "NAFTA on steroids?" @ Marie Callender's Restaurant, 15363 Culver Dr.
Speaker: Lance Simmens, Adjunct Professor of Public Policy at Santa Monica College and California State Director of Citizens Trade Campaign
The Trans-Pacific Partnership is a conglomerate of multi-national corporate enterprises seeking to advance their profit making goals by exerting financial and political influence in several nations. They hope to achieve their objectives with prior approval from Congress and President Obama by a strategy called "fast tracking". Also known as the Trade Promotion Authority, this process eliminates Congress' Constitutional authority to hold hearings on proposed trade policies and calls for only an up or down vote by legislators for approval. Lance Simmens spent 22 years in Washington, DC, six years on the U.S. Senate Budget Committee staff and has intimate knowledge of fast track procedures and trade policy. The Citizens Trade Campaign (CTC) is a national coalition of environmental, labor, consumer, family farm, religious, and other civil society groups founded in 1992 to improve the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The CTC believes that international trade and investment are a means for achieving other societal goals such as economic justice, human rights, healthy communities, and a sound environment. This event is open to League members and the general public.

Dec 13 Friday 6:45pm, Anaheim: Program for Progressives - "The Healthcare Movie" @ UU Church in Anaheim, 511 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim 92805
Dr. Bill Honigman, M.D., will lead the discussion afterwards. The film is narrated by actor Kiefer Sutherland, the grandson of Tommy Douglas, the founder of universal health care in Canada. It shows how the Canadian system was established after a lengthy struggle and how Canadians feel about their health care system. Join us for a timely and interesting program. Snacks at 6:15 and film at 7:15. (You may wish to to bring a snack to share.) Program for Progressives is sponsored by the UUCA Social Justice Committee.

Dec 13 Friday 7-9:30pm, Irvine: Peace In Motion Café Movie Night Presents: "Fierce Light" @ Center For Living Peace, 4139 Campus Dr goodhappens.org/events/peace-motion-caf-movie-night-presents-fierce-light-2013-12-13

Dec 14 Saturday 9:15am, Irvine: Join Us For The Ringing Of 26 Bells @ Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Pkwy,
Please join a non-political, interfaith event 26 Bells: Orange County Remembers Newtown to solemnly remember the one-year anniversary of the Newtown tragedy, honor the victims lost and strengthen our collective resolve to stop gun violence. We will not forget Newtown. Dr. Paul Tellström, pastor of Irvine United Congregational Church, will speak at this brief event. Other clergy of various faiths have been invited to share their remarks before the reading of the victims' names and a bell-ringing ceremony at 9:35 am, marking the time of the attack. Attendees will be invited to hang provided paper bells in honor of the victims, in a symbolic pledge to recommit to the cause. Please forward to family, friends and colleagues. Sponsored by OC Brady Chapter, Moms Demand Action, South Co. Citizens Against Gun Violence and Irvine United Congregational Church.

Dec 14 (2^nd 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 14 Saturday 10am-2pm, Laguna Beach: JOY of Giving Holiday Gift Market @ Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann's Drive
purchase unique gifts that give beyond the holidays providing support and sustenance for people in need (school shoes, uniforms and supplies for girls in Africa; a community garden in East LA; safe ride home for girls in Afghanistan; life-saving vaccines; flocks of chicks; micronutrients for children in need; hand-made, fair trade gifts from SERRV. Call (949) 494-8061 for more information.

Dec 14 Saturday 11:30am, Mission Viejo: 2013 Richard O'Neill Holiday Brunch & Membership Drive with Guest Speaker Bill Lockyer, hosted by The Canyon Democrats and The South Orange County Democratic Club. Lockyer is a former California attorney general and state treasurer. The cost is $40 per person before Dec. 8 and $45 thereafter. Reserve seat by mailing check to S.O.C.D.C., PO Box 7292, Capistrano Beach 92624 or online at http://secure.actblue.com/page/2013holidaybrunch. Phone 404/822-3240. Location: Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club, 26772 Avery Parkway Mission Viejo 92692.

Dec 15 Sunday 11am-1:30pm, Laguna Beach: JOY of Giving Holiday Gift Market @ Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann's Drive
- purchase unique gifts that give beyond the holidays providing support and sustenance for people in need (school shoes, uniforms and supplies for girls in Africa; a community garden in East LA; safe ride home for girls in Afghanistan; life-saving vaccines; flocks for chicks; micronutrients for children in need; hand-made, fair trade gifts from SERRV. Call (949) 494-8061 for more information.

Dec 15 Sunday 4pm, Fullerton: MoveOn council meeting @ Nelson Home
Join fellow progressives for a viewing of "Hedges in Person: The Myth of Human Progress and the Collapse of Complex Societies". Come enjoy food and a conversation on where we are going as a country. Help plan our council'ls future actions, pol.moveon.org/event/meeting/140396

Dec 15 Sunday 5-8pm, Irvine: Animal Protection and Rescue League Holiday Party @ IRWD Duck Club, 15 Riparian View. (access is off of Campus Drive)
Please join APRL for our Annual Holiday Party! It's a potluck, so please bring a vegan dish to share. meetup.com/aprl-oc/events/125139712

Dec 16 Monday 7pm, Orange: Democratic Party of OC December meeting and holiday party @ 1916 West Chapman Ave., Suite B,

Dec 17 Tuesday 4:30pm/6pm, San Clemente: Should Nuclear Waste Be Stored At San Onofre Forever? @ San Clemente City Hall, 100 Avenida Presitio;
Press conference 4:30 Meeting starts 6pm http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001tSljqwxIiFNnPCNHgdMO_M5TR3-TE9_dK_zav7PdLxhIDrh-Z0pEO0wGLWTilNxYQzksiA9IR-sLHlrJPWCS2aPT172DpJa_XTWTAgcSeAb0x6XcEBo5EoendlITIjcSW_xp2VAlf59uL-KN3eiYB1kQ24sUCzrQLAuFv_fyoUQ-0ya_TJV5KfSq3cQKEn5B2Y46TZb14V5yXLya8R3khg==

Dec 17 Tuesday 7pm, Irvine: Ponder the Role of Meritocracy in American Society @ Panera Bread, 3988 Barranca Pkwy
Our nonfiction book for December is "Twilight of the Elites: America After Meritocracy" by Chris Hayes. The author is an editor at large of The Nation and popular host of All In with Chris Hayes on MSNBC. The book takes a fresh look at America's relationship with traditional institutions of authority. meetup.com/bookclub-794/events/146815512

Dec 17 (3^rd Tuesday) 7:30pm, Irvine: Cousins Club of OC
"Does the Tail Wag the Dog?" Jeff Warner, an active member of L.A. Jews for Peace, is our speaker. He will explore whether Israel does America's bidding, as Noam Chomsky alleges, or does Israel control America's policies in the Middle East, as Walt Mearscheimer asserts? Will peace in Israel/Palestine be sacrificed for an Iran nuclear deal? Join us for an interesting discussion.
The address is 15500 Sand Canyon Ave, 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 entrance is on the far left of the parking lot and "Community Meeting Room" is 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 2013 if you have not already paid.
"The Irvine Ranch Water District neither supports nor endorses the cause or activities of organizations which use the District's facilities. The facilities are made available as a public service."

Dec 18 Wednesday 5:30pm, Capo Beach: Holiday Party for Progressives of South OC @ Agostinos in Capo Beach. Please RSVP to SCNJ66@yahoo.com

Dec 18 Wednesday 6-8pm, Santa Ana: Juvenile Justice Town Hall @ Christian Tabernacle, 309 N. Main St.
The Status of Juvenile Justice in Orange County: A Community Conversation A recent UC Irvine School of Law report focuses attention to Orange County Probation Dept.'s practices of referring juveniles to the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Learn more about the Orange County juvenile justice system, including who is admitted into detention, why they are detained, Alternatives to Detention and local referrals of children for deportation. We will engage in a conversation around how to bring awareness and develop solutions to these issues. Refreshments provided. Co-sponsored by Santa Ana Building Healthy Communities, Santa Ana Boys and Men of Color, Christian Tabernacle and the Orange County Interdenominational Alliance (OCIA). To register, please click here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1k0lhm5loYZKM0l89m9NUjgIv-dN8DqpwzMm82w3PLJY/viewform

Dec 18 Wednesday 6:30-9pm, Costa Mesa: Banning Ranch Conservancy Board Meeting with Public Invited. Focus will be on outreach, planning for upcoming wildlife surveys on Banning Ranch, membership drive and fundraising. An update on the group's water quality plan will be presented. Visit http:banningranchconservancy.org. Location: The Methodist Church, 1701 West Baker, the southwest corner of Baker and Mesa Verde Drive.

Dec 19 Thursday 5:30-8pm, Newport Beach: Newport Beach Women's Democratic Club @ Laura Feddema's home
We will hear a interesting presentation, discuss the upcoming campaign, and welcome the holiday season together. As always, bring food and drink for 2-3 and please RSVP on this Evite so Laura can plan for us. newportbeachwomensdemocraticclub.com

Dec 19 Thursday 7pm, Long Beach: LBAPN (Long Beach Area Peace Network) Meeting @ Grace United Methodist Church, 2324 E. 3rd St. (3th and Junipero)
We will welcome any ideas you would like to share about peace and justice events in our community. Reports will be made on funds raised at our last event for the typhoon victims in the Phillippines and other upcoming events. We will provide drinks and snacks but will gladly welcome any donations.

Dec 20 Friday 11:30am-2:30pm, Brea: Demonstration to protest Ed Royce's support of the TPP @ Ed Royce District Office - 210 W Birch Street, Suite 201
Rep. Ed Royce is promoting passage of the TPP. The TPP (Trans-Pacific Partnership) has been nicknamed "NAFTA on steroids." It has been negotiated in secret for the last 4 years without a single member of Congress present, yet over 600 Corporate advisers have been invited to the negotiating table and asked to weigh in on the draft text. Congress has been pretty much in the dark during negotiations. http://salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/1987/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1268389

Dec 20 Friday 6pm, Fullerton: OC Young Democrats Annual Holiday Party Purchace tickets here

Dec 21 Saturday 8pm, Anaheim: OC DREAM Team Holiday Party @ 751 N. Lemon St.
Every year OCDT has an end of the year celebration and this year is no different. We invite our community to come and celebrate another year of hard work with us and help us fundraise for the coming year. So come and support our group and our cause while having a great time.

Dec 22 Saturday 5pm: Citizens Climate Lobby Book Club will be discussing "Active Hope" with the author, Joanna Macy The first half of the call will be an interview with Joanna, and in the second half you will have the chance to ask her questions. Call in on the normal conference line, 1-866-642-1665, https://citizensclimatelobby.groupsite.com

Dec 23 Monday 6pm, Anaheim: Vigil In Support of Families Who Have Lost Children to Violence in Anaheim In response to a blog post (see article at http://www.voiceofoc.org/oc_north/anaheim/article_caf99966-66bd-11e3-ba0a-001a4bcf887a.html), this vigil is aimed at healing the community and asking for adequate representation at City Hall and a safe environment for children. Event hosted by Julio Perez. Location: Anaheim City Hall, 200 S Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, California 92805.

[Canceled] ~~Dec 24~~ (4^th Tuesday) 7-9pm, Orange: NO OC Peace Coalition meeting on Xmas eve ocpeace.org

Dec 29 Sunday 3-5pm, Anaheim: Kwanzaa 2013 @ 8201 East Santa Ana Canyon Road.
Presented by OC Section of the National Council of Negro Women Partners with NAACP Of OC and Southern California Council on Black American Affairs Open to the Public More information to follow: Food, History, Music Vendors

Dec 29 Sunday Sunday 6pm, Long Beach: Conscious Cinema proudly presents Fierce Light A film by Velcrow Zipper In these times of crisis, is change possible? Acclaimed filmmaker Velcrow Zipper sets out to discover the power that is released when spirituality and activism meet. Sparked by what Gandhi called "soul force" and Martin Luther King called "love in action," Ripper spotlights remarkable individuals who are taking action from the heart. This film is a revelation of a new global 'movement of movements' of positive, compassionate action. Fierce Light: When Spirit Meets Action illuminates what is possible when human beings are their absolute best...a human sunrise. Featuring Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Alice Walker, Daryl Hannah and other spiritual activists. Running Time: 95 minutes 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

Dec 30 Wednesday 7pm, Irvine: PDA Greater OC Chapter @ Home of Ron Varasteh and Masha Macurda, 4022 Escudero Dr.
Please bring Pot Luck Snack Food Item INTRODUCTIONS NATIONAL "Change Makes Change!" EDUCATE CONG/PROG ROUNDTABLE - Ellison/Grayson WED 12/11 IOTs {EWO, HCHR, SGW, ECR, CFTE, ESJ} Working Grps {ERA, EMI}-- reports www.pdamerica.org, www.pdacommunity.org, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Reports: Stop TPP/Fast Track, HC Sec Acts, Save SNAP, RH Tax, Carbon Tax, Tim's health. REGIONAL CDP/Prog Caucus - Issues, Candidates - Report Nov EBoard Meeting LOCAL PDA North OC Chapter Report 2ND TUES DPOC- OC Prog Summit, Candidates, Coffee/Weekly Discussion Groups-Los Amigos, LH Progs, CHC-OC, DFA, MoveOn, OFBA, Issues Groups, Occupy, Actions, Announcements, Irvine Matters, and … WEEKLY ORANGE COUNTY PROGRESSIVE Other Announcements / Events OPEN DISCUSSION NEXT MEETING THURS 1/30 7PM

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 Santa Ana's Walk of Honor at the corner of Broadway and Civic Center Dr., come get involved. occupyorangecounty.com

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

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

(3^rd 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!

Mondays, 5:30-8:30pm, Orange: Calling for Citizenship. Help us win citizenship for 11 million new Americans by phone banking to outreach to voters in key congressional districts in Orange County and asking them to speak with their members of Congress. Schedule is every Monday and Wednesday starting April 3and 5 at OC Labor Federation Office, 309 N. Rampart St. Ste A, Orange 92868. Training at 5:30pm and calling from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. For more info or to sign up, contact Andrew Hausermann 714/931-6041, Andrew@occcopico.org or Ana Cabral 714/928-3030, ana@oclabor.org. (See also Wednesdays)

[Canceled] (2^nd & 4^th 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

(3^nd Tuesday), 5:30-7 pm, Orange: Peace Vigil, sponsored by MFSO & CODEPINK 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.
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

(3^rd Wednesday), 7:30 am, Orange: CARA Action Team, @ Teamster Local #952, 140 S. Marks Way, Orange Karen Connor, 626-915-4044

[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] ~~(2^nd Wednesday)~~, 5:30-7 pm, Orange: Peace Vigil sponsored by OC Code Pink (codepinkoc.org) Moved to 3^rd Tuesday

Wednesdays, 5-6 PM, Irvine: College Democrats at UCI collegedems.uci@gmail.com Social Science Tower (SST) 120 ucirvinedemocrats.webs.com

(Last Wednesday), 5-6:30pm, Seal Beach: SENIOR PATRIOTS FOR PEACE [Vigils have resumed] 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, 5:30-8:30pm, Orange: Calling for Citizenship. Help us win citizenship for 11 million new Americans by phone banking to outreach to voters in key congressional districts in Orange County and asking them to speak with their members of Congress. Schedule is every Monday and Wednesday starting April 3and 5 at OC Labor Federation Office, 309 N. Rampart St. Ste A, Orange 92868. Training at 5:30pm and calling from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. For more info or to sign up, contact Andrew Hausermann 714/931-6041, Andrew@occcopico.org or Ana Cabral 714/928-3030, ana@oclabor.org. (See also Mondays)

[Canceled] (2^nd Wednesday), 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

(2^nd 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.

(2^nd Wednesday), 7-10pm, Santa Ana: CopWatch Santa Ana General Meeting/Community Forum El Centro Cultural de México, 313 N Birch St
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

(1^st & 3^rd Thursdays), 6:30-8:30 PM, Irvine: pints and politics are suspended momentarily while we look for a new location. destiny@club48democrats.com

(1^st Thursday), 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

(1^st Thursday) 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 (3^rd Thursday), 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

(² Thursdays) 6:30 PM, Huntington Beach: Drinking Liberally (drinkingliberally.org) King's Fish House, 7691 Edinger Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Contact: Louise Stewardson 714-356-6559 HuntingtonBeachg@drinkingliberally.org Jut a reminder that we are back to our "normal" 2nd Thursday of each month. Next get-together is March 14th. See you then, Tim and Susan

(2^nd Thursday) 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

Fridays 8 am, San Juan Capistrano: Informal discussion of local issues at Playhouse San Juan

(2^nd 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.

(3^rd 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

(1^st & 3^rd 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 México 313 N. Birch Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Santa Ana, CA 92701 Contact: Minerva S. Gómez (714) 376-8065

(1^st Friday) 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

(2^nd 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. Networking begins at 6:45pm, featured presentation at 7:15pm. For more information, please visit our website at uuanaheim.org

(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 I am suspending, until further notice, our Kaffee-Klatch. We have been meeting continuously since January 3, 2009, but there is little interest in political discussion for discussion's sake, so I'm not going to be there in the future. If there are at least four people who would like to continue, let me know, and we can see about resuming. 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, 9am-1pm: Anaheim: Protest Against Police Brutality @ Disneyland, 1511 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92802
We invite you to join us in our protest against Anaheim P.D. and stand up for the people! Please keep it peaceful and do it respectfully! 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 you have any questions please contact me at (714)341-5873

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.

(2^st Saturday), 10am-noon, Irvine: OC Peace Coalition General Meeting @ the new Friends meeting house, 2091 Business Center Dr, Suite 100, Irvine 92612 ocpeace.org

1^st Saturday, 11am-12:30am, 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 First Saturday of every month, at the corner of El Toro & Valencia. 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

[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, noon-2pm: Anaheim: Protest Against Police Brutality Anaheim Police Department, 425 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, California 92805 We will be protesting on Sunday....Please come out and support us in our effort to bring awareness to the community in our effort to get justice!!! youtube.com/watch?v=MST4RhWdlMQ

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.

(2^nd & 4^th Sundays), 6-9 pm, Santa Ana: H Task Force The Court at Artists Village, 301 #308
The Heist Task Force now meets twice a month, on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month @ 6:30PM.
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.

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 Ja nMeslin, 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.

If you would like more information please call Christina Fialho at 385-21-CIVIC or email at CFialho@endisolation.org.

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