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CCPJ Newsletters
http://www.charlottesvillepeace.org
What's New:
Reminder: Alison Hymes is taking over for Susan Berres as CCPJ’s newsletter editor. CCPJ thanks Susan for her long and devoted service to this weekly task. Please submit any events to Alison Hymes at: alison@alisonhymes.com You can of course also continue to submit events through the CCPJ website.
The next meeting of CCPJ is Sunday, March 14th , 4:30 p.m. at the Friends Meeting House. The potluck following the meeting has been discontinued at this time.
CCPJ Events
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Demonstrate for Peace with CCPJ
WHEN: Thursday, March 11 4:30 – 5:30 pm
WHERE: Federal Building, corner of Ridge and Water Streets, Charlottesville.
During the week of International Women’s Day, let us all: men and women, stand for peace.
Map and more info: http://www.charlottesvillepeace.org/thursday
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Events Sponsored by Other Organizations
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Race and the Death Penalty
Date
03/09/2010 - 7:00pm
Location
Albemarle County Circuit Court, 501 E. Jefferson St, Court Square , Charlottesville, VA
Sponsor
Jefferson-Madison Regional Library
Description
A panel discussion moderated by Dahlia Lithwick. Panelists include: Robert Lee, attorney with the Virginia Capital Representation Resource Center, Steven Rosenfield, local attorney, and Karen Waters, Director of the Quality Community Council. part of THE BIG READ
Contact Name
David Plunkett
Contact email
bigread@jmrl.org
FORUM: LATINO LEGAL ISSUES
Date
03/11/2010 - 9:45am
Location
Albemarle County Office Building/5th Street Extended
Sponsor
Creciendo Juntos (CJ)
Description
Join us to hear local immigration attorneys address legal issues facing Latinos. The forum will be facilitated by Doug Ford (UVa Immigration Clinic and Legal Aid Justice Center), and will include presentations from attorneys Eddie Summers (Charlottesville Immigration Law Center), Tim Frielich and Erin Trodden (Legal Aid Justice Center), and Elva Mason. Before adjourning, attendees will be invited to make comments and ask questions.
Contact Name
Linda Hemby
Contact email
lhemby@albemarle.org
Funk the War March and John Yoo Protest
Date
03/19/2010 - 2:00pm
Location
Meet on grass across from university Corner at 2 pm - Rally at Minor Hall 3 pm
Sponsor
After Downing Street, Backbone Campaign, Bill of Rights Defense Committee, CODE PINK: Women for Peace, Defenders for Freedom Justice & Equality, Democrats.com, Joyful Dissent, Peace of the Action, Progressive Democrats of America, Socialist Party of Central Virginia, Veterans for Peace, War Criminals Watch, World Can't Wait.
Description
Year 8 Begins in Iraq War, as Afghanistan escalates
2 p.m. meet on grass across from Corner for Funk the War musical march.
3 p.m. meet in front of Minor Hall at the University of Virginia for rally to protest John Yoo, who speaks in Minor Hall at 3:30. SPEAKERS include: Cindy Sheehan (Peace of the Action), Susan Harman (National Accountability Network), Ray McGovern (Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity), Charlotte Dennett (Robert Jackson Steering Committee), Mike Ferner (Veterans for Peace),
Contact Name
David Swanson
Contact email
david@davidswanson.org
Contact Phone
202-329-7847
Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival
Date
03/24/2010 - 7:00pm
Location
Vinegar Hill Theater, Charlottesville
Sponsor
Wild Virginia
Description
Wild Virginia is hosting the 2010 Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival, Wednesday, March 24, at the Vinegar Hill Theater in Charlottesville, and Thursday, March 25, at the Visulite Cinema, in Staunton. Screenings will be at 7pm. The festival brings together a selection of films that tell a story about our planet, our beautiful and precious wildlands, and the people of the communities who love and defend them. They open our eyes and hearts to fantastic experiences in remarkable places. They beckon us towards action, highlight issues, and provide solutions.There will be 16 different short films in all, with an entirely different slate of films at each venue. Admission is $8 each night and advance tickets are available at Blue Ridge Mountain Sports in Charlottesville and Mint Springs Frame Shop in Staunton.
Contact Name
David Hannah
Contact email
dhannah@wildvirginia.org
Contact Phone
434-971-1553
Interfaith Pray for Peace Gathering
WHEN: Thursday, March 25 7:15 pm
WHERE: Sojourners United Church of Christ, 1017 Elliot Avenue, Charlottesville
On the final Thursday of every month, the Interfaith Pray for Peace Gathering welcomes people of all faiths, backgrounds, and beliefs to an inspired and inspiring flow of prayers, meditations and songs for peace. March 25, 7:15-8:30 p.m.
URL: www.interfaithcooperation.org
Sponsored by Interfaith Cooperation Circle of Central Virginia-URI; Gesher Center; Unity Church.
For more information contact Heena Reiter at hennareiter@geshercenter.org or 434-970-7836
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes - for SARA!
WHEN: Thursday, April 1 12:48 pm
WHERE: Downtown Mall, Charlottesville VA
If you are a guy, or if you know a guy, then you have a chance to make a difference in April, when a big group of men from our area will march on the Downtown Mall in shoes typically worn by women – high heels, ballet flats, you name it! It’s an attention-grabbing effort to draw our community’s notice to the current epidemic of sexual assault – 1 in 4 women and 1 in 8 men are sexually assaulted in their lifetimes. This is not okay, and all genders have a huge role to play in decreasing these numbers – as vital community leaders, allies, friends, survivors, and change-makers! So take the first step, and get a team together to walk against sexual assault. For more information, and to register, please visit our website at http://saracville.org/walk10.htm
Sponsored by the Sexual Assault Resource Agency (SARA)
For more information contact Laurie Jean at walk@saracville.org or 434-295-7273
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