September 2010 Calendar

UpDated Since the Print Edition

KPFK Board Elections

There are elections for the KPFK Board.  Buy protonix without prescription, <www.kpfk.org>.

We had one large ad for one slate that is running but due to a SNAFU the other slate weren't able to get their ad in, so we are putting it up in a couple different places on this Website.  info@grassrootskpfk.net, www.grassrootskpfk.net,  tel. 310-512-7959

CANDIDATES ON LISTENER BALLOTS  Chuck Anderson,  Lawrence Reyes,  Aryana Gladney,  Brenda Medina, Lydia Brazon, Ron Spriestersbach, Michael Novick, CANDIDATES ON STAFF BALLOTS  Tej Grewall, Omar Burdet, Jim Lafferty

September 1 • Wednesday

Political Meeting: SF Valley Socialists

San Fernando Valley Socialists. 3-5 PM. Room 268, Sierra Hall, west side of Cal State Univ., Northridge. <mailto:ccrittenden@csun.edu>.

Film : Workers' Republic

Workers' Republic is a 60-minute documentary that chronicles one of the most important labor victories in recent memory, buy protonix without prescription. Three weeks before Christmas 2008, in the depths of the economic crisis, Chicago company Republic Windows and Doors announced the factory's closure, with no pay for the workers, no severance and no insurance. 7 PM. 1200 N. Alvarado Street LA.(213) 484-8846 . www.echoparkfilmcenter.org

Political Meeting: Military Recruiting

Buy protonix without prescription, Regular monthly meeting of the Glendale Education/Social Justice Advocates. Plan actions to encourage GUSD to provide balanced information about military recruiting and other social issues. Students, parents, community members are invited. 6-8 PM. Pacific Park Library, 501 S. Pacific Ave., Glendale, buy protonix without prescription. (818) 248-4967. <mailto:gesja_email@yahoo.com>.

September 2 • Thursday

Political Action: Haiti Vigil

Vigil in support of the people of Haiti. Help Not Occupation. Demanding the return of Aristide and Lovinsky. Buy protonix without prescription, Thursdays. 12 PM. Downtown Federal Bldg, 300 N. Los Angeles St., LA. (323) 276-9833. <http://www.haitisolidarity.net>, <http://www.globalwomenstrike.net>

Political Meeting: Long Beach Greens

Regular meetings first Thursdays monthly, buy protonix without prescription. A local group of activists working for a fair economy, a just society, and a sustainable future. 7 PM. “It’s a Grind” Coffeehouse, 2162 E. Willow St. Buy protonix without prescription, (east of Cherry), Long Beach. <mailto:longbeach@greens.org>. <http://www.cagreens.org/longbeach>.

Political Meeting: Cuban Five

Recently, the case of the Cuban Five achieved a significant victory. On August 3rd, Gerardo Hernández, one of the Cuban Five was released from solitary confinement. This needed achievement is one step forward in the fight to free the Cuban Five. The Cuban Five are five Cuban heroes in U.S, buy protonix without prescription. prison for 12 years, wrongly convicted on unjust espionage charges. Be part of our Long Beach biweekly study group, we will discuss the recent victory in the case of the Cuban FIve and the next steps to free these 5 Cuban heroes.
Also, join us on September 12th at Noon in front of Long Beach City College on PCH for a national day of action on the anniversary of the arrest of the Cuban 5.   7pm.  Birdcage Coffeeshop, 224 W 4th st, Long Beach.

Talk: Border Town Blues

Unionist and Mexican immigrant Noel Perez describes first-hand the devastating effects of the militarized US/Mexico border. A weekly discussion, Dinner at 6:30 pm for $8. Buy protonix without prescription, 7 PM. Solidarity Hall, 2170 W. Protonix alternative, Washington Blvd. (323) 732-6416. <mailto:fspla@earthlink.net>. <http://www.socialism.com>.

Meeting: ACLU Orange County

Support and love immigrants, buy protonix without prescription. Free all political prisoners and third strike prisoners. Protect and defend the Constitution. Support Costa Mesa Day workers & end gang injunctions. Peace not war. Buy protonix without prescription, 7:30 PM. (714) 956-5037. <mailto:quetzalcoatl38@aol.com>.

Benefit: David Rovics

Folksinger/songwriter and outspoken grassroots political activist. Also spoken word artist Saria Idana. Fundraiser Concert. USC Students for Justice in Palestine (USC SJP), buy protonix without prescription. $5 donations encouraged, proceeds to Palestine Children’s Relief Fund. 7:30-10 PM. USC Campus, Room TBA. <http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=108789982511589>.

September 3 • Friday

Performance: “Speak to Me As I Am”

A one man musical, starring KB Solomon as Paul Robeson. Buy protonix without prescription, Sept. 3-4 at 8 PM and Sept. 5 at 3 PM. Barnsdall Gallery Theater, 4800 Hollywood Blvd. $25. (323) 960-5772, buy protonix without prescription. <http://www.kbsolomon.com>, <http://www.plays411.com/speakofme>.

Political Action: Glendale Peace Vigil

Against the war in Iraq. Fridays. 5-7 PM. Broadway & Brand Blvd., Glendale. (818) 242-4320.

Political Action: Costa Mesa Peace Vigil

Buy protonix without prescription, Greetings Orange County Peace Activists!  You have to make the change. Come on down to Bristol and Anton for two hours for peace and good causes. Bring   your kids, dogs, and join an Orange County peace celebration. 5-7 PM. South Coast Plaza Entrance, Bristol & Anton, Costa Mesa. (714) 956-5037.

Community Event: Friday at the Center

Weekly event at the South Bay LGBT, buy protonix without prescription. Games, conversation and more. Performers are invited. Please RSVP. 7-9:30 PM. Buy protonix without prescription, South Bay Center, 16610 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance. (310) 328-6550. <mailto:openmic@southbaycenter.org>. <http://www.southbaycenter.org>.

Political Action: San Gabriel Valley Vigil

The regular Friday evening Peace Vigil sponsored by the San Gabriel Neighbors for Peace and Justice. 7-8:30 PM. Alhambra at Main and Garfield, buy protonix without prescription. (626) 281-8741.

Political Meeting: STILL MARCHING FOR JOBS & FREEDOM

Plus: Injustice continues five years after Hurricane Katrina.    topics include: *Marching for Jobs: hundreds of thousands marched on Washington in 1963, and the movement radically transformed society, but any honest appraisal will admit that we still have not achieved its central demands: jobs, freedom and equality. And so, 47 years later, we are still marching. Join us as we commemorate the historic March on Washington and discuss the continued struggle for justice. Plus: *New Orleans & Katrina's Legacy *Teachers' unions snub Obama: Hear about why the administration's education agenda has lost the support of teachers around the country, and how we can fight to defend public education.  7:30 pm. Buy protonix without prescription, 137 N. Virgil Ave, #203, Los Angeles 90004 (5 min. from Vermont & Beverly Metro stop) For more info call 323-810-3380, e-mail la@pslweb.org or visit www.PSLweb.org.

Films: “On the Line”

Topanga Peace Alliance screens the documentary by a group of activists. The film celebrates those who risk arrest protesting US foreign policy and the School of Americas. Bring wine, cheese, dips etc. 7:45 PM, buy protonix without prescription. Yoga Desa, Pinetree Center, 120 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. (310) 455-9389. <http://www.topangapeacealliance.org>.

Benefit: Union del Barrio

A night of Reggae and Ska to help fund the political work of Union del Barrio and the Centro Cultural Francisco Villa, both active in fighting against the ICE Raids and police brutality in LA, protonix overnight. With Arise, The Delirians, and Mente Corrupta. Buy protonix without prescription, 8:30 PM. Salon Acapulco, 1929 S. Los Angeles St., LA. <mailto:mexicanoatucla@aol.com>.

Community Event: Labor Day Celebration

Labor Day Celebration. Join the Orange County Labor Federation in honoring working families. Food, fun and games for the family, buy protonix without prescription. Free admission to the Zoo. 11 AM. Santa Ana Zoo, Amphitheatre Park Area, 1801 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana. <http://oclabor.org>.

Political Meeting: 911 Truth LA

Buy protonix without prescription, Sponsoring the Truth Since 911. Usually First Saturdays monthly. Call first. Noon - 5 PM. Unurban Café, 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. (818) 881-5306.

Performance: Roy Zimmerman

The Singing Social Satirist performs with Vicki Juditz and her eco-comedy “Adventures of the Green Housewife!” A Parlor Performance, buy protonix without prescription. 5 PM & 8 PM. Corner Music Conservatory, Fields Piano, Second level, 12121 W. Pico Blvd, Suite #205, West LA. $25. Buy protonix without prescription, (310) 476-6735. <mailto:jeannine@frankentertainment.com>.

September 4 • Saturday

Conference: Socialism

Workers World Party regional conference. Registration 9 AM; conference 10 AM.Southern California Library, 6210 S. Vermont Ave., LA. (323) 515-5870. <mailto:westcoastconference@workers.org>, buy protonix without prescription. <http://www.workersworld.net>.

Benefit: Support the Santa Ana 8

Yard sale to support the Santa Ana 8 Time September 4 at 8:00am - September 5 at 2:00pm
Location The Moldy Guacamole (the ugly little yellow house)  1404 N Baker St Santa Ana, CA
Created By John Bruning, Mariana Bruno, Emma Cordova, Cristina Flores, Alejandra Ocasio, Sandra Saravia  More Info In June, the Santa Ana 8 effectively shut down the ICE detention facility in Santa Ana to protest SB 1070, local 287(g) laws, and attacks on immigrants in our community.

September 5 • Sunday

Music: Labor Day Sunday

Rose Altman’s 30th Anniversary “Labor Day Sunday” appearance. He’ll sing songs of Joe Hill, Woody Guthrie, Utah Phillips, Florence Reece straight out of the Little Red Songbook to “fan the flames of discontent.” 10:15 AM. Church in Ocean Park, 235 Hill St., Santa Monica. (310) 399-1631. <mailto:greygoosemusic@aol.com>.

Community Event: CFI Book Sale

Buy protonix without prescription, Labor Day Huge Book Sale and Food Fest. Noon - 4 PM. CFI-LA, parking lot, 4773 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. (323) 666-9797. <mailto:la@centerforinquiry.net>. <http://www.cfiwest.org>.

Political Meeting: VIC Labor Day Picnic & Program

VIC invites the public to attend its annual Labor Day picnic and program to be held on
Monday, September 6, 2010  at the Northridge United Methodist Church located  at 9650 Reseda Blvd, buy protonix without prescription.
at Superior St. in Northridge. 5:30 PM picnic. 7 PM program.Northridge United Methodist Church
9650 Reseda Blvd. Buy protonix without prescription, corner of Superior and Reseda Blvd (enter parking lot from Superior)
Northridge. m VALLEY INTERFAITH COUNCIL . VIC information page: http://www.vic-la.org/

Political Meeting: Green Party OC

GP Orange County General Meeting to endorse candidates and fill vacant County Council seats. Details TBA. Call first. 2 PM, buy protonix without prescription. Buy protonix in canada, Board Room Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine. (949) 559-7336. <mailto:s.sayre@cox.net>. <http://ocgreens.org>.

Political Meeting: Coalition for World Peace

They’ll make plans to keep Congress aware of what people voted for. Buy protonix without prescription, Bring snacks. Call to verify date. 3 PM. Korean Resource Center, LA. 900 S. Crenshaw Blvd., LA, buy protonix without prescription. <mailto:staff@coalitionforworldpeace.org>.

September 6 • Monday

Political Action: Labor Day March

Annual Labor Day Parade, Rally & Picnic. Bring the Whole Family. Organized by the LA-Long Beach Harbor Labor Coalition, 8 AM assemble; 10 AM march; Noon Rally. Assembly: Broad & “E” St., Wilmington. Buy protonix without prescription, Rally: Banning Park, 1331 Eubank Ave., Wilmington. (323) 753-3461.

Political Action: Labor Day Rally

Rally in the Valley.  Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Green Party in California. Speakers include Laura Wells Green Party Candidate for Governor.  Vegetarian Buffet. Cash Bar.  1 Pm to 3 PM.  Mayflower Club, 11110 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood. $20.

Community Event: South Bay Women’s Group

The South Bay LGBT Women’s group will not meet due to Labor Day. The group usually meets every Monday night, dines out at various times and hosts other activities, buy protonix without prescription. 7 PM. South Bay Center, 16610 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance. $2. (310) 328-6550. <mailto:womensgroup@southbaycenter.org Buy protonix without prescription, >. <http://www.southbaycenter.org>.

September 7 • Tuesday

Media: McLuhan-Finnegan’s Wake Reading Club

Usually First Tuesdays monthly, call to confirm. Gerry Fialka’s regular reading club explores the ideas of James Joyce and Marshall McLuhan and how they apply to today’s media and technology. 6-8 PM. Marina Del Rey Library, 4533 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey. (310) 306-7330, (310) 821-1769, buy protonix without prescription. <http://www.venicewake.org>.

Talk: Erwin Chemerinsky on the Supreme Court

Erwin Chemerinsky: "The New Supreme Court and American Democracy".  Sponsored by Concerned Citizens.   1 PM.  Laguna Wods.   Clubhouse 5, 24262 Punta Alta, Lguna Woods. (949) 581-2178.  <http"//dfa-oc.org/calendar#Sep07CCLWV>.

September 8 • Wednesday

Political Action: Tamaulipas Massacre

A demontration and protest in solidarity with the more than 72 victims of the Tamaulipas Massacre where Central Americans were murder by the Drug Gangs.  11 AM.  Mexican Consulate, 2401 West 6th St., LA.  (323) 661-4681.

Films: “Iron Jawed Angles”

Screening of the 2004 Golden Globe winner about the American women’s suffrage movement. Light refreshments. Buy protonix without prescription, Sponsored by 9 to 5 Los Angeles and National Association of Working Women. 6 PM. Community Health Councils, Community Room, 3731 Stocker St., Suite 201, LA. $5. (213) 201-7029. <mailto:catjud@9to5.org>, buy protonix without prescription. <http://www.9to5california.org>.

Music: Suzy Williams

Suzy sings. 7:30-10:30 PM. Danny’s Deli, 23 Windward Ave., Venice. (310) 306-7330.

Film: "Return to Dwight and Nile

On September 25, 1978 PSA Flight 182, a Boeing-727 jet with 135 “souls on board” collided with a Cessna while on final landing approach to Lindbergh Field in San Diego. Buy protonix without prescription, Thousands of San Diegans witnessed the horrific mid-air collision, and watched in stunned silence as the crippled jetliner crashed into the North Park neighborhood of the city.  144 people were killed.  Filmmaker David Fresina will talk.  8 PM. 1200 N. Alvarado Street LA CA 90026. (213) 484-8846 .  www.echoparkfilmcenter.org

September 9 • Thursday

Political Meeting: Feminist Organizing Session

Hone your facilitator skills with a “Managing a Meeting for Activists” training and hear about current campaigns to oppose attacks on public education, immigrant rights and more. Get acquainted with socialist feminist ideas and learn how you can get involved, buy protonix without prescription. Summer meal with vegetarian option served at 6:30 PM for $8. Meeting 7 PM. Solidarity Hall, W. Washington Blvd., LA, protonix prices. Buy protonix without prescription, (323) 732-6416. <mailto:radicalwomenla@earthlink.net>.

September 10 • Friday

Political Action: Oppose Drones

Daily vigils at Creech AFB. Details on their website. Sept. 10-13. Las Vegas, NV, buy protonix without prescription. (702) 646-4814. <info(@)nevadadesertexperience.org>. <http://www.nevadadesertexperience.org>.

Community Event: LGBT Center Game Night

Coffeehouse, open mic and Game Night. Raffles, refreshments & more. Buy protonix without prescription, Check Web site for details. 7-10 PM. South Bay LGBT Center, 16610 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance. (310) 328-6550. <mailto:openmic@southbaycenter.org>. <http://www.southbaycenter.org>.

Films: "Neshoba: The Price of Freedom

The 1964 murders of civil rights workers James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner, in Neshoba County Mississippi, shocked the world, but no one was held accountable for over 40 years, buy protonix without prescription. Finally in 2005 head Klansman Edgar Ray Killen was convicted.  Q&A with family member Ben Chaney.  Opens today and runs to Sept. 16,  at the Laemmle Music Hall, 9036 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills and Laemmle Playhouse 7, 673 East Colorado Blvd., Pasadena.  Presented by The Pan African Film Festival. <http://www.laemmle.com/viewmovie.php?mid-5876>.

Plays: “Happy Ending”

L.A. surrealist John Sinner’s Theatre Revelation of his “dark & disturbing funny cocktail mix” about an apocalypse fearing family. Buy protonix without prescription, $20. Sept. 10-11. 8:30 PM. Highways, 1651 Eighteenth St. Santa Monica, buy protonix without prescription. $20. (310) 315-1459. <http://www.highwaysperformance.org>.

September 11 • Saturday

Conference: CA Green Party

OC Greens host the Plenary General Assembly of the Green Party of California. Sept. Buy protonix without prescription, 11-12. Fullerton. (949) 559-7336. <http://ocgreens.org>, <http://www.cagreens.org/plenary>.

Community Meeting: LA DWP Public Outreach

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power conducts a series of workshops for public input into the city’s long range power plan. Today in the East SF Valley. Also Sept, buy protonix without prescription. 13-15, 20 & 22 at other locations. Check their Website. 10 AM - Noon. LA Mission College, 13356 Eldridge Ave., Sylmar. <http://www.lapowerplan.org>.

Cultural Event: Mexican Independence Day

Buy protonix without prescription, Annual Celebration. Sept. 11-12. 10 AM - 10 PM. El Pueblo Historical Monument, 125 Paseo de la Plaza, LA. (213) 485-8372, buy protonix without prescription. <http://www.cityofla.org/elp>.

Buy or Sell: Book Sale

Massive used book sale at Revolution Books. Or volunteer to help. Sept. 11-12. Buy protonix without prescription, 11 AM - 6 PM. Revolution Books, 312 W. Eighth St., LA. (213) 488-1303. <mailto:librosrevo@yahoo.com>. <http://www.librosrevolucion.blog.com>.

Films: Filmmaker Leland Auslender

Auslender’s photographic “Celestial Images” and prize-winning films depict transcendental or peak experiences of our oneness with the mystical universe, buy protonix without prescription. A MESS event. 2 PM. Unurban, 3301 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica. (310) 306-7330. <mailto:pfsuzy@aol.com Buy protonix without prescription, >. <http://www.laughtears.com/mess.html>.

Community Event: ANIMAL ACRES GALA

The Animal Acres 2010 Gala will be held on Saturday, September 11th at the Animal Acres Sanctuary and Compassionate Living Center in Acton, Tablet protonix, CA.  The festivities will begin at 5:00 pm with the "Cowtail Party," where celebrity hosts, award recipients, and Gala guests meet and mingle with the sanctuary's "guests of honor" - over 150 rescued cows, pigs, turkeys, chickens, sheep and goats. Gala guests will then gather in the sanctuary courtyard to enjoy a gourmet dinner sponsored by One World Vegetarian Cuisine, and a Decadent Dessert After Party sponsored by C’est La V Bakery, Purely Decadent Coconut Ice Cream, and Teeccino.  Emceed by Elayne Boosler and with special musical performances by Chrissie Hynde and her new band JP, Chrissie, and the Fairground Boys, and also by Social Distortion.  Visit www.animalacres.org to purchase your ticket and see the amazing sponsors supporting us this year!    5pm – 11pm. Location: Animal Acres, 5200 Escondido Cyn. Rd., Acton, buy protonix without prescription. Information & Contact: www.animalacres.org, info@animalacres.org, 661-269-5404

Community Event: Communitas Awards

“Sustaining Harmony: honoring those who embody and elevate the spirit of community.” Honoring: Abby Arnold, Louise Dobbs, Michael Talbot & Marcia Zimmer. 5 PM, dining 6 PM, awards 7:30 PM. Church in Ocean Park, 235 Hill St., Santa Monica. $25. Buy protonix without prescription, (310) 399-1631. <mailto:churchop@aol.com>. <http://sites.google.com/site/churchinoceanpark>.

Forum: 9-11 Memorial Event

KPFK and others sponsor an event with speakers, film footage and more about what really happened on September 11. Bob Bowman…Former Head of Star Wars Program, Christine Blosdale, Frank Dorrel, Kathleen Rosenblatt, Jeremy Roth-Kushel, Chuck Noyes. 7 PM. $10, buy protonix without prescription. Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 3300 Wilshire Blvd., west of Vermont, LA. <http://www.kpfk.org>.

Music: Grassroots Acoustica

The Gretchen Peters & Jude Johnstone Edition. Donations to the Alzheimer’s Association. 7:30-10 PM. Buy protonix without prescription, The Talking Stick, 1411-C Lincoln Blvd., Venice. (310) 450-6052.

Films: Viva La Revolución

UCLA Film & TV Archives presents a series of films about the Mexican Revolution. Today: “Viva Villa!” with Wallace Beery. Sept 16: “Viva Zapata” with Marlon Brando. Sept. 25: “Duck, You Sucker” with James Coburn (who plays an Irish anarchist), buy protonix without prescription. Runs to Sept. 26. 7:30 PM. Billy Wilder Theatre, Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., LA. Buy protonix without prescription, $10. (310) 206-8013. <http://www.cinema.ucla.edu>.

Films: "Not Hear, Not There"

A story of a Costa Rican family, separted through illegal immigant who don't know where home realy is. By Betsy Haley Hershey.  8:30 PM.  Wilshire  Screening Room, 8670 Wilshire Blvd., #112., Beverly HIlls.

September 12 • Sunday

Discussion: Alliance for Democracy

Call to confirm. 10:15 AM. 9743 Noble Ave., through north gate to dance studio, North Hills, buy protonix without prescription. (818) 903-4771.

Discussion: War Crimes

Humanist Association of LA. West Side Discussion Group presents “The American War Crimes Quagmire: From Bush to Obama ,” with Human Rights author and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Pf. Michael Haas. 11 AM, order protonix in us. Buy protonix without prescription, Yahoo Center Community Room, 2500 Broadway, Santa Monica. (310) 479-2236. <mailto:larry-a-taylor@att.net>, <mailto:gary100dm@yahoo.com>.

Films: “War Made Easy”

Exposes a pattern of government deception and media spin that has dragged the United States into one war after another. Conscientious Projector. 3 PM. Soul at Home, 17612 E, buy protonix without prescription. Seventeenth St., Tustin. (909) 917-6081. <mailto:jforney170@aol.com>.

Films: Viva La Revolución

UCLA Film & TV Archives presents a series of films about the Mexican Revolution. Today: “Viva Villa!” with Wallace Beery. Sept 16: “Viva Zapata” Buy protonix without prescription, with Marlon Brando. Sept. 25: “Duck, You Sucker” with James Coburn (who plays an Irish anarchist). Runs to Sept. 26. 7:30 PM, buy protonix without prescription. Billy Wilder Theatre, Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., LA. $10. (310) 206-8013. <http://www.cinema.ucla.edu>.

Political Meeting: Anti-Racist Action

The Los Angeles Anti-Racist Acton will be meeting today and talking about the recent ARA network gathering in Portland OR as wll as plans for the fall.  4 PM to 6 PM.  Venice United Methodist Church, 2210 Lincoln /Blvd, Venice. (310) 495-0299.

Political Action : Free the Cuban Five

Buy protonix without prescription, The Cuban Five are five Cuban nationals arrested by the U.S. government. The government accuses the Cuban Five of attempting to expose acts of terror organized by Miami-based terrorist organizations. The Cuban Five never spied on the United States nor did any harm to people here, but they are now serving sentences ranging from 15 years to double life for attempting to expose acts of terrorism. Be part of the "International Days of Action" planned beginning Thursday, Sept. 9, until Monday, Sept, buy protonix without prescription. 13, marking the start of the 12th year of the Cuban Five's unjust imprisonment in federal prison. Demand freedom for the Cuban Five. 12 noon. Long Beach City College, Pacific Coast Campus (Cross streets Orange & PCH). Buy protonix without prescription, Sponsor: National Committee to Free the Cuban Five and the ANSWER Coalition. Contact: 213-251-1025

September 13 • Monday

Political Action : Free the Cuban Five

The Cuban Five are five Cuban nationals arrested by the U.S. government. The government accuses the Cuban Five of attempting to expose acts of terror organized by Miami-based terrorist organizations. The Cuban Five never spied on the United States nor did any harm to people here, but they are now serving sentences ranging from 15 years to double life for attempting to expose acts of terrorism. Be part of the "International Days of Action" planned beginning Thursday, Sept, buy protonix without prescription. 9, until Monday, Sept. 13, marking the start of the 12th year of the Cuban Five's unjust imprisonment in federal prison. Demand freedom for the Cuban Five. 5:00 pm. Buy protonix without prescription, MacArthur Park (corner of Wilshire & Alvarado),  in Los Angeles (at the Metro Red Line stop). Sponsor: National Committee to Free the Cuban Five and the ANSWER Coalition
Contact: 213-251-1025

Classes: Leon Trotsky

Weekly pubic study group on the life and ideas of Leon Trotsky. Highlighting the struggle to build genuine socialist democracy and the essential role of women. Freedom Socialist Party. Runs to Oct. 18, buy protonix without prescription. 7 PM. Solidarity Hall, 2170 W. Washington Blvd., LA. $2. Buy protonix without prescription, (323) 732-6416. <mailto:fspla@earthlink.net>. <http://www.socialism.com>.

Music: Voices of Conscience

Social action chorus, singing about issues such as war & peace, human rights, free speech, women’s rights, etc. Directed by Ruth Judkowitz. Also September 27. 7:30-9 PM, buy protonix without prescription. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., Protonix professional, LA. (310) 552-2007. <mailto:circle@circlesocal.org>. <http://circlesocal.org>.

Political Meeting: SF Valley Greens

Buy protonix without prescription, Second Monday monthly. 7:30 PM. 8016 Grosford, North Hollywood. (818) 515-8541.

Films: “Dr. Chicago”

George Manupelli’s under-viewed classic stars venerable composer Alvin Lucier as a sex-change surgeon on the run from the law, forever on his way to Sweden and always out to make a buck. 8 PM, buy protonix without prescription. Unurban Coffeehouse, 3301 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica. (310) 315-0056. <mailto:pfsuzy@aol.com>. <http://www.laughtears.com/documental.html>.

September 14 • Tuesday

Informational: LINUX Day 2010

Join technical experts to learn how to use the Linux computing operating system. Buy protonix without prescription, 10 AM to 2 PM. LA Airport Marriott, 5855 West Century Blvd., LA. <http://www.ziffdavisenterpriseevents.com>, click on “upcoming events”.

Talk: Prop 8

“Proposition 8 and the Long Road Ahead.” Speaker is James Gilliam, Deputy Executive Director of ACLU-SC. 7-8:30 PM. Neighborhood Church (large two-story building at rear), 301 North Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena. (626) 389-4107, buy protonix without prescription. <http://socal.aclu.org>.

Political Meeting: Death Penalty

Inland Valley Chapter of Death Penalty Focus (DPF). 7:30 PM. Claremont United Methodist Church (Round Bldg.), 211 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont. Buy protonix without prescription, (415) 243-0143. <mailto:dpf_inlandvalley@yahoo.com>. <http://www.deathpenalty.org>.

September 15 • Wednesday

Political Action: Vitale/Rice Trial

Fr. Louie Vitale and Sister Megan Rice are on trial. They were arrested at an ICBM launch Aug. 23, buy protonix without prescription. 10 AM. This trial date might be postponed. Santa Barbara federal court (not the historic county courthouse), 1415 State St., Santa Barbara. <http://www.macgregoreddy.com>.

Community Event: South Bay Women’s Group

The Group is dining out tonight at Benihana, 21327 Hawthorn Blvd., Torrance. Buy protonix without prescription, Meets every Monday night, dines out occasionally, and hosts additional activities. 7 PM. South Bay Center, 16610 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance. $2. (310) 328-6550. <mailto:womensgroup@southbaycenter.org>, buy protonix without prescription. <http://www.southbaycenter.org>.

Political Action: LA Greens

Third Wednesdays monthly. 7 PM. Peace Center, 8124 W. Third Street, LA. Buy protonix without prescription, (323) 651-5539. <http://www.losangelesgreens.org>.

Discussion: “Monthly Review”

Free discussion group. This month’s topic is “Latin America and 21st Century Socialism” with Marta Harnecker, from the July-August issue. 7:30 PM. Yahoo Community Room, 2500 Broadway, Santa Monica. (310) 390-0306.

Forum: Immigration Reform Forum

Is this just a legal issue, buy protonix without prescription. As a nation of immigrants have we forgotten how to welcome the stranger. Forum and discussion. 7:30-9 PM. Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, (949) 733-0220. <http://www.iucc.org>.

September 16 • Thursday

Political Action: Schwarzenegger on Parols

Buy protonix without prescription, There will be action at the Governor Los Angeles Office to demand that stop reversing decisions of his Parole Board.  He denied all of 454 cases where men and women for judged suitable for parole and 63% of all cases presented to him.  11 AM.  Governor's office, 300 So. Spring St., LA. (213) 746-4343.  <www.facts1.net>.

Cultural Event: Korean Festival

Music, cheap protonix pill, dancers, concerts & more. Sept. 16-19. 11 AM - 10 PM, buy protonix without prescription. 3250 San Marino St., LA. (213) 487-9696. <http://www.lakoreanfestival.com>, click on “English”.

Cultural Event: "Los Angeles to Israel: Building a Bridge to Peace"

On September 16, the Topanga Peace Alliance (TPA) will present representatives of Israeli, Palestinian and American organizations who are working for peace in the Middle East. A live, high-speed video link will allow individuals in Israel and around the country to participate in the forum and answer questions from the audience in Topanga. Buy protonix without prescription, The forum will offer tangible and immediate actions as well as long-term steps that people in Los Angeles can take to help build bridges to those actively seeking peace in the Middle East.
Among the evening's participants are Americans for Peace Now (Shalom Achshav), the most prominent American and Israeli Jewish grassroots organization working to achieve a political settlement to the conflict; the American Association for Palestinian Equal Rights, which promotes the human and national rights of the Palestinian people; Rabbis for Human Rights, which seeks to prevent and redress human rights violations in Israel and to relate this shift to Jewish tradition and sources; and LA Jews for Peace, a group of Jewish Americans committed to peace in the Middle East through a negotiated settlement to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, including an end to the Israeli occupation of Palestinian lands. Other invited participants working across a broad spectrum of political and civil and human rights issues in Israel and Palestine and the United States include J Street/Brit Tzedek v'Shalom, Friends of the Earth Middle East, and Israelis Against House Demolitions.  6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.      The Topanga Community House, 1440 Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Topanga.   (510) 590-1140 or simone.of.topanga@gmail.com.

Political Meeting: Ruthie Buell

“Poetry Plus: The Wonder of Words.” Uncle Ruthie shows you what a wonderful poet you already are. With special guest poets, buy protonix without prescription. No experience necessary. Also Oct. 21. Donation. Buy protonix without prescription, 7-9 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. (310) 552-2007. <mailto:circle@circlesocal.org>. <http://www.circlesocal.org/200.html>.

September 17 • Friday

Festival: Earthdance

With Michael Franti and Spearhead, Matizyahu, Zap Mama and many more, buy protonix without prescription. Northern CA, many locations. Also a worldwide event. Sept. 17-19. Buy protonix without prescription, (541) 488-5468. <mailto:info@earthdance.org>. <http://www.earthdance.org/2010event>.

Benefit: Open Mic for Prisoners

Revolutionary Literature Fund. 7 PM. Revolution Books, 312 W. Eighth St., LA, buy protonix without prescription. (213) 488-1303. <mailto:librosrevo@yahoo.com>. <http://www.librosrevolucion.blog.com>.

September 18 • Saturday

Political Action: Justice for Manuel Jamines!

Join community organizations and individuals for a mass March and Rally on Saturday, Sept. 18 to demand justice for Manuel Jamines. Buy protonix without prescription, The LAPD murder of Manuel Jamines has sparked outrage in the Guatemalan immigrant community. Hundreds of people have protested the cold-blooded murder every day since it happened. 10am. Gather 6th & Union Ave., Los Angeles. March to City Hall (1st and Spring St.). For more information call Full Rights for Immigrants Coalition: 213-746-6264 or ANSWER Coalition: 213-251-1025 or email answerla@answerla.org.

Educational Event: Practice Tests for Students

Eight to 11 gradrs will take a practice test to prepare for college.  Follow up with individual counseling.  Free.  11 AM, Echo Park Library, 1410 W, buy protonix without prescription. Temple St. LA.  (213) 250-7808.  <wmcpher@lapl.org>.

Jazz Funk Fest

In the tradition of the Venice West Café (legendary Beat hangout at 7 Dudley Ave, a.k.a. Sponto Gallery), local Venice musicians celebrate the rebellious liberation of tuneful creativity. 6pm: Steve Binder, Gerry Fialka & guests. Buy protonix without prescription, 7pm: Black Shoe Polish. 8pm: Freddy Ginns & Zebra Party. 6-10 PM. The Talking Stick, 1411 Lincoln Blvd., Venice. (310 ) .450-6052. <http://www.laughtears.com/jazzfunkfest.html>.

Plays: "Off the Hook"

A look inside a California prison tht explores redemptionin a group ofinmates.Sponsored by Poetic Justice Project.  NoHo Actors' Studio,  5215 Lankershim, North Hollywood.  (800) 838-3006.  <http://www.brownpapertickets.com>.

September 19 • Sunday

Memorial: Alice Dudish

Service honoring long time political activists and friends of “Change-Links,” Alice and Mike Dudish, buy protonix without prescription. 11 AM. Drug protonix online purchase, First Unitarian Church, 2936 W. Eighth St., LA. (323) 257-5594.

Community Event: 20th Annual Pride Picnic

Intergenerational fun in the sun. Buy protonix without prescription, Public officials and special guest. Sponsored by South Bay LGBT Center. RSVP by email before Sept. 17. Noon - 5 PM. El Nido Park, Kingsdale, 182nd St., between Inglewood and Hawthorn Blvd., Torrance, buy protonix without prescription. $10. (310) 328-6550. <http://www.southbaycenter.org>.

Political Meeting: Committe of Correspondence

The Committee of Correspondence for Democracy and Socialism will be meeting today to discuss the November election from a socialist prespective.  3 PM.  3910 Melrose Ave., LA.  (323) 661-1905.  <margordon@sbcglobal.net>.

Discussion: “Nation Magazine”

Readers’ discussion group. Usually Third Sunday monthly, call to confirm. Buy protonix without prescription, 2 PM. 4054 Coolidge Ave., Mar Vista, LA. (310) 391-1707.

Plays: "Hellholes of Prison"

A performance of letters from prisoners exposing the depth of their experiences.  Directed by Melvin Ishamel Johnson A fund-raising event for the Revolutionary Literature Fund.  Free.  5 PM to 7 PM.  The Exchange, 114 West 5th St., (near 5th and Main), LA.  <www.IHCenter.org>.

Music: Venice Jazz Festival

Annual Jazz at Palms Court Champagne Brunch and Venice Music Festival. Includes Sony Holland with the Theo Saunders Trio. Music only $10; 11 AM Champagne Brunch $125. 6 PM, buy protonix without prescription. Palms Court, 743 Palms Blvd., Venice. (310) 399-4100 x 103. <mailto:marlies@vchcorp.org>. <http://www.vchcorp.org/vmf>.

Plays: “Eva Hesse”

About the last day of artist Eva Hesse, who was raised in Nazi Germany and had a life wrought with personal challenges and artistic success. Buy protonix without prescription, Sept. 19 & 26. 7:30 PM. Highways, 1651 Eighteenth St., Santa Monica. $20. (310) 315-1459, buy protonix without prescription. <http://www.highwaysperformance.org>.

September 20 • Monday

Films: Richard Leacock

Ishan Shapiro & Marija Coneva (in person) screen rare films by Ricky Leacock who spawned Direct Cinema & Cinema Verite and worked with Robert Flaherty, DA Pennebaker, Shirley Clarke, Jean-Luc Godard, Bob Dylan, Igor Starvinsky and others. 6-10 PM. Talking Stick, 1411 Lincoln Blvd., Venice. (310) 450-6052. <mailto:pfsuzy@aol.com Buy protonix without prescription, >. <http://www.laughtears.com/7dudleycinema.html>.

September 21 • Tuesday

Talk: Are Monopolists Breaking America?

“Financial Times” writer Barry C. Lynn speaks on how unscrupulous lenders and corporations are crushing entrepreneurs, stifling innovation, inflating prices and thus helping to destroy the economy. 7:30 PM. The Actors Gang, 9070 Venice Blvd., Culver City. <http://www.laprogressive.com>, buy protonix without prescription. <http://zocalopublicsquare.org>, click on “upcoming”.

September 22 • Wednesday

Political Meeting: Healthcare for All California

San Fernando Valley Chapter. Working for single-payer (private care/public insurance) universal healthcare and SB 810 (Leno). Come and learn more. Usually Fourth Wednesdays monthly. Buy protonix without prescription, 7:30 PM. State Office Bldg., 6150 Van Nuys Blvd. at Calvert St., room 135, Van Nuys. (818) 766-7318. <mailto:dlkaye@juno.com>.

Forum: LA River Corridor

With Michael Woo Dean, College of Environmental Design, Cal Poly, focusing on the LA River from Simi to Long Beach and how we can make it more livable. 7:30 PM, buy protonix without prescription. California Endowment, order protonix no prescription, 1000 N. Alameda St., LA. <http://zocalopublicsquare.org>, click on “upcoming”.

Benefit: Markos Moulitas

Founder of the Daily Kos and a force in the new media. Moulitas just released his book “American Taliban: How War, Sex, Sin, and Power Bind Jihadists and the Radical Right.” Benefit for the LA Media Reform Group. Buy protonix without prescription, Free with RSVP. 7:30 PM. Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Westminster Chapel, 3300 Wilshire Blvd., LA. <mailto:lamrg@commoncause.org>, <mailto:tickets@alliancehollywood.org>. <http://www.laprogressive.com/the-media/markos-moulitsas-speaking>.

September 23 • Thursday

Talk: A Marxist Look at Feminism

Socialism feminist scholar Beatrix Paez reviews current writings by women’s rights historians with a left analysis of female emancipation. Optional supper at 6:30 PM for $8, buy protonix without prescription. Talk at 7 PM. Solidarity Hall, 2170 W. Washington Blvd., LA. (323) 732-6416. <mailto:radicalwomenla@earthlink.net Buy protonix without prescription, >. <http://www.radicalwomen.org>.

September 24 • Friday

Films: Subversive Cinema

Gerry Fialka screens films as antennae of the race, broadcasting the hidden effects of what we have invented. From experimental films to political activist cinema to lit, art, music flix to avant garde documentaries, this series will provoke new questions and feature fiery discussions. 7-10 PM. 212 Pier Coffeehouse, 212 Pier Ave., Santa Monica. (310) 306-7330, buy protonix without prescription. <mailto:pfsuzy@aol.com>. <http://www.laughtears.com>.

Music: Suzy Williams

Suzy sings. With Steve & Don. 7:30-10 PM. Buy protonix without prescription, Industry Café, 6039 Washington Blvd., Culver City. (310) 202-6633. <http://www.industrycafeandjazz.com>.

September 25 • Saturday

Political Action: Appalachia Rising

Mass action with a broad coalition of citizen, environmental, labor, faith and community groups to demand an end to mountaintop removal. Sept. 25-27. Washington DC, buy protonix without prescription. <http://appalachiarising.org>, click on “Get Involved”.

Performance: Dreammachine

The Dreammachine, with music, video, light shows and performances. 9 PM.  Fabien Fryns Fine Art.  314 Crescent Heights Blvd., LA.  (323) 998-6263.  <www.fabienfryns.com>.

Cultural Event: Day of the Drum Festival

Annual Watts Towers event. With Latin, Japanese, Africa, Jazz, Native American and other drummers. 11 AM - 6 PM. Buy protonix without prescription, Watts Towers, 1727 E. 107th St., Watts. (213) 847-4646. <http://www.wattstowers.net>. (2010-08-23: website may be bad.)

Conference: Indybay

Indybay (a.k.a. San Francisco Indymedia) Ten Year Anniversary Celebration, buy protonix without prescription. Daytime: independent media conference with speakers and tabling. Evening: politically-oriented music and arts. Sept. 25-26. Buy protonix without prescription, Noon - Midnight. Continental Club, 1658 Twelfth St., W. Oakland. Approved protonix pharmacy, <http://www.indybay.org>, click on “Calendar”.

Community Event: ACLU Honors Mike Farrell

Farrell will be presented with the Stanley K. Sheinbaum Award at the Annual Garden Party in recognition of his lifelong activism against the death penalty. $40, buy protonix without prescription. 2-5 PM. Contact them for the location. (213) 977-5222. <mailto:psilverberg@aclu-sc.org>. Buy protonix without prescription, <http://socal.aclu.org>, <http://www.deathpenalty.org>, click on “events”.

Talk: Russ Baker and Bush

Author and reporter Baker talks about his book “Family of Secrets: the Bush Dynasty, the Invisible Government and the Hidden History of the Last Fifty Years.” Sponsored by the Topanga Peace Alliance. RSVP for location. 2 PM to 5 PM. $5. (310) 455-9389.

Music: The Backboners

With Suzy Williams. 7:30-10 PM, buy protonix without prescription. The Rumor Mill, 11739 W Washington Blvd., LA. (310) 397-5400. <http://therumormill.us>.

Conference: “Life After Oil”

Mini conference about life in Southern California after the oil runs out. Learn how to prepare and plan. Buy protonix without prescription, With experiential exercises, learning about the Transition approach and how to get it started in your neighborhood. With lunch. 8 AM - 5 PM. Community Hall Holy Nativity Church, 6700 W. 83rd St. (near LAX), Westchester, buy protonix without prescription. $35. <http://www.transitionla.org>, click on “calendar”.

September 26 • Sunday

Books: West Hollywood Book Fair

Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, That’s Entertainment, Mystery & Suspense, Good Reads, SciFi, Fantasy & Horror, Current Events and Open Book Pavilions. 10 AM - 6 PM. West Hollywood Park, 647 N. Buy protonix without prescription, San Vicente Blvd., W. Hollywood. <http://www.westhollywoodbookfair.org>.

Informational: Stop the Killing

Compassion Over Killing Tabling at Abbot Kinney Festival. <http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=121395554578823>, 10:00am - 6:00pm.  Abbot Kinney Blvd (Between Brooks Ave and Venice Ave) Venice, Created By Compassion Over Killing
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Music: Watts Towers Jazz Festival

Annual Festival. From Gospel to the Avant Garde. 11 AM to 6 PM. Watts Towers, 1727 E, buy protonix without prescription. 107th St., Watts. (213) 847-4646. <http://www.wattstowers.net>.

Political Meeting: LA Atheists United

Normally Fourth Sundays. Call to verify meeting. Buy protonix without prescription, 11 AM. Center for Inquiry West, 4773 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. (323) 666-4258. <http://www.atheistsunited.org>.

September 27 • Monday

Media: Arlington West Photos

The Arlington West Memorial photographs by Mathieu Grandjean. Runs to Oct. 17, buy protonix without prescription. Unurban Café, 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. (661) 618-4802 or (310) 315-0056. <mailto:gbfoisie@yahoo.com>.

September 29 • Wednesday

Volunteer Opportunity: “Change-Links” Meeting

Monthly mailing meeting for this newspaper. Noon - 2 PM. Buy protonix without prescription, Peace Center, 8124 W. Third St., LA. (818) 782-1412, (818) 681-7448. <mailto:change@pacbell.net>. <http://www.change-links.org>.

Talk: Activist Support Circle

Theme for tonight “Sharing Our Activist Frustrations, Keeping Our Activist Spirit” . Usually last Wednesdays monthly, buy protonix without prescription. 7 PM. Friends Meeting Hall, 1440 Harvard Street, Santa Monica. (310) 399-1000. <http://www.activistsupportcircle.org>.

September 20 • Thursday

Community Event: Bliss Weekend

A Bliss Weekend: An Oasis For Women of All Colors.  Music, arts, order cheap protonix, talks and more.  Sept. Buy protonix without prescription, 30-Oct. 3.  Sponsored by National Center for Lesbian Rights .Palm Springs. <www.blissweekend.com>

Upcoming:

October 1

Political Meeting: Single Payer

Mad As Hell Doctors are advocating Single Payer and improved/expanded Medicare for All. Hear them at this special meeting of the San Fernando Valley Chapter of Healthcare For All California. <http://madashelldoctors.com>, <http://www.healthcareforall.org>. 7 PM, buy protonix without prescription. 2520 W. Olive Ave., Burbank (818) 766-7318,

October 1

Community Event : COMPASSIONATE CUISINE

Join us for our 5th annual Compassionate Cuisine event - a food, art, and music celebration to commemorate International Vegetarian Day.  From Indian and Mediterranean, to country barbequed mock chicken and home style chili, guests can sample from a dazzling array of vegan foods from California's top veg restaurants and veg food companies, while enjoying organic wines and beer. The event provides a great opportunity to introduce friends and family to vegan foods, while learning about farmed animal protection issues.  Organized by Friends of Animal Acres - Long Beach, all proceeds from the annual "Compassionate Cuisine" event will benefit Animal Acres' vital emergency rescue and refuge efforts.  The Compassionate Cuisine event is being held at the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, a tranquil oasis at Cal State Long Beach (1250 Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90840). Enjoy the serene atmosphere of ponds, weeping willows and fragrant blossoms - a unique and beautiful atmosphere to celebrate together. Information & Contact: www.animalacres.org Buy protonix without prescription, , info@animalacres.org, 661-269-5404.

October 1

Films: Blaxploitation

“Paint it Black: Revisiting Blaxploitation and African American Cinema of the 1970s.” UCLA Film and Television archives. Tonight: “Super Fly.” Oct 15: “Shaft.” Oct. 24: “Black and the Preacher.” Also many other films. With special guests and speakers. Runs thru Oct, buy protonix without prescription. 31. 7:30 PM. The Billy Wilder Theatre, at the Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., LA. $10. Buy protonix without prescription, (310) 206-8013. <http://www.cinema.ucla.edu>.

October 2

Art: Arlington West Photos

Photographic Exhibition & Peace Celebration with Arlington West Memorial photographs by Mathieu Grandjean. Also the film “Taking Back the Bullets.” With performing artists Dennis Dave, Anjou, Andy Manoff and Matt Sedillo. 6-11 PM. Unurban Café, 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. (661) 618-4802 or (310) 315-0056, buy protonix without prescription. <mailto:gbfoisie@yahoo.com>.

October 7

Political Action: Education is a Right

Students for a Democratic Society are calling for a national action today by students, faculty and campus workers to protest against tuition hikes, racism and the privatization of the UC education system and others around the country. <mailto:students4democraticsociety@gmail.com>. <http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=136823163025500>.

October 8

Benefit: South Central Farm

Veggie friendly, all-you-can-eat fundraiser. For Dia de Los Muertos 2010; excess funds go to taking back the farm. Buy protonix without prescription, Continuing, every other week thru October. 6:30-8 PM. South Central Farm Center, 1702 E. 41st Street, right next to the former site of the South Central Farm, LA. $10. (310) 594-2098, buy protonix without prescription. <mailto:scfdinner@gmail.com>. <http://www.southcentralfarmers.com>.

October 9

Political Action: Resist the Work Bank

Major actions in Washington at meetings of the IMF and World Bank which are busy raping the economies of the world. Oct 9-11. <http://imfresistance.org>, look in the blog for “Call To Resist the IMF”.

October 11

Films: “Wasteland Utopias”

David Sherman’s (in person) film essay featuring Del Webb (Sun City) and radical psychiatrist Wilhelm Reich (Orgone Energy) and the Sonoran Desert. Buy protonix without prescription, Also “To Re-edit the World” about the beatnik culture in California. A Documental event. 8 PM. Unurban Coffeehouse, 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 306-7330. <http://laughtears.com>.

October 16

Discussion: Les Plesko

Les Plesko’s most recent book is “Slow Lie Detector” about love and filmmaking in the Mojave desert, buy protonix without prescription. Also “The Last Bongo Sunset” a semi-autobiographical romance about drugs and sex in Venice in the 1970’s. A MESS event. 2 PM. Buy protonix in us, Unurban, 3301 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica. Buy protonix without prescription, (310) 306-7330. <mailto:pfsuzy@aol.com>. <http://www.laughtears.com/mess.html>.

Music: Stormin’ Norman

Stormin’s Norman and Suz play live music. 7 PM to 10 PM. Talking Stick, 1411 Lincoln Blvd., Venice. $10, buy protonix without prescription. (310) 450-6052 or (310) 306-7330. http://www.thetalkingstick.net.

October 17

Benefit: pARTy AuCTION

The Annual reception and silent auction for the Center for the Study of Political Graphics. Ricardo Levins Morales, Robert Scheer and Narda Zacchino and The Youth Justice Coalition receive awards from the Center. With music and food. Buy protonix without prescription, 3-6 PM. Track 16 Gallery, Bergamot Station Arts Center, 2525 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica. (323) 653-4662. <mailto:cspg@politicalgraphics.org>. <http://www.politicalgraphics.org>.

October 18

Films: “The American Astronaut”

A sci-fi-musical-western with flinty black and white photography With Cory McAbee of cult band The Billy Nayer Show. Also “Stingray Sam.” 6-10 PM, buy protonix without prescription. Talking Stick, 1411 Lincoln Blvd., Venice. (310) 450-6052. <mailto:pfsuzy@aol.com>. <http://www.laughtears.com/7dudleycinema.html>.

October 22

Convention: SDS

2010 Students for a Democratic Society National Convention. Buy protonix without prescription, Oct 22-24. Wilwaukee, WI. <mailto:students4democraticsociety@gmail.com>. <http://newsds.org>.

November 20

Discussion: Chuck Anderson

One of LA’s most knowledgeable and active political activists in discussion with Gerry Fialka. An admirer of W.E.B. Dubois, Langston Hughes and John Brown, buy protonix without prescription. Lived in Mexico for 20 years and was a foreign correspondent of the LA/Detroit Herald Dispatch managed by Malcolm X. Also a volunteer for “Change-Links.” A MESS event. 2 PM. Unurban, 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. Buy protonix without prescription, (310) 306-7330. <mailto:pfsuzy@aol.com>. <http://www.laughtears.com/mess.html>.

Ongoing:

Please confirm all Ongoing events & tell us about any updates. Dates given are usually the starting date of the event. Costs listed are usually the lowest. Times are generally the daily times but events vary, buy protonix without prescription. Calling first is the best idea.

Web Only Calendar Items:

Some Ongoing events are posted to our website because of space limitations. More donations would help us print a larger newspaper to avoid this. Please help our volunteer staff in updating the web only and print editions of ChangeLinks. <http://change-links.org>, look for the “Web Only Calendar” link in the lower right hand corner.

Art:

September 24

“home sweet home”

The Skirball Cultural Center presents the U.S. Buy protonix without prescription, premiere of an interactive gallery-based performance installation conceived by British Theater Company Subject to Change. Collaboratively build a miniature cardboard LA, where anything is possible. Runs to Oct. 3 with a Block Party. Skirball Cultural Center, $15. (877) 722-4849, (310) 440-4544, (310) 440-4500, buy protonix without prescription. <http://www.skirball.org>.

Posters of LGBT Struggles & Celebration

“Out of the Closet & Into the Street.” The Center for the Study of Political Graphics is creating a new dynamic political poster exhibition documenting ongoing struggles and celebrating victories of local, national and international LGBT communities. Jul 3 - Sep 26. ONE Archives Gallery & Museum, 626 N. Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood. Buy protonix without prescription, (323) 653-4662. <mailto:cspg@politicalgraphics.org>. <http://www.politicalgraphics.org>.

Thursdays:

Downtown Art Walk

A self-guided tour showcasing venues in Downtown LA: commercial, museum & non-profit arts venues. Second Thursdays monthly. Roughly from 5:30-11 PM. Downtown LA, buy protonix without prescription. (213) 624-6212. <http://downtownartwalk.com>.

Books:

Potluck Book Club

The regular monthly potluck dinner and book discussion group. Fourth Fridays monthly. 6:30 PM. Buy protonix without prescription, Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. (310) 552-2007.

Saturdays

Black Writers and Artists

International Black Writers & Artists is a network of authors, order cheap protonix online, publishers, artists and community members meeting to listen and be heard. First Saturdays monthly, 2-4 PM, St. Elmo Village, 4830 St. Elmo Dr., LA, buy protonix without prescription. Third Saturdays monthly, 1-5 PM, San Rafael Branch of the Pasadena Library, 1240 Nithsdale Rd., Pasadena. (323) 964-3721. <mailto:randy44ross@sbcglobal.net>. <http://www.ibwala.com>.

Classes:

Cuba

Educational tours listed on their website. Buy protonix without prescription, Cuba Education Tours of Vancouver, BC Canada. (877) 687-3817. <mailto:info@cubafriends.ca>. <http://www.cubafriends.ca>. (2010-08-23: Website may be bad; phone number is good.)

Filmmaking

Make a movie. Fun & easy classes for the whole family, buy protonix without prescription. Echo Park Film Center, 1200 N. Alvarado St., LA. (213) 484-8846. <http://www.echoparkfilmcenter.org>.

Food Not Bombs

Invite FNB co-founder Keith McHenry to speak on your campus. Buy protonix without prescription, Speaking fees are reasonable. Engagement calendar runs thru 2010-Nov-30. (575) 776-3880, (800) 884-1136. <mailto:menu@foodnotbombs.net>. <http://www.foodnotbombs.net>, click on “Schedule a Food Not Bombs Presentation.”

Organic Gardening

An organic gardening school. Classes and lectures for adults; special classes for children, buy protonix without prescription. Silverlake. (888) 341-9666. <http://earthmatters.biz>, <http://www.thewovengarden.com>.

Permaculture Design

“Green Living in Orange County: The Permaculture Design Course Experience.” Second weekend of each month, Jul-Dec 2010. $1050; partial class rates, partial work trade & teacher discounts. <http://earthflow.com/OCPDC2.php> (uppercase characters are necessary).

Union Organizing

Buy protonix without prescription, UNITE HERE!, the North American union of hotel, casino, food service, laundry, and textile workers, is looking for dedicated activists who are interested in a comprehensive program of leadership training and political education. (213) 481-8530. <mailto:thudson@unitehere.org>. <http://www.unitehere.org>, <http://www.hotelworkersrising.org>.

Young Warriors

Be a part of this “for youth by youth” program. A program which guides youth into meeting the challenge of their own struggle, Young Warriors believes that every youth has something to offer to better our future. Contact them for time and place, buy protonix without prescription. (818) 263-0654. <mailto:youngwarriors_souls@yahoo.com>. <http://www.myspace.com/youngwarriors_1>.

Fridays

African History

Next adult class TBD probably in Spring of next year. There will be no summer youth class in 2010. Buy protonix without prescription, $15 per class, drop in only if seats are available in the series. RSVP Kaos Studios, 4343 Leimert Blvd., LA. (213) 368-4976. <mailto:drkwaku@hotmail.com>. <http://www.drkwaku.com>.

Saturdays

Tenant’s Rights

The Coalition for Economic Survival, with 27 years in working for tenants rights and other issues, holds two meetings each week to help tenants. Wednesday evenings at 7 PM and Saturday mornings at 10 AM, buy protonix without prescription. Plummer Park, Senior Center, 7377 Santa Monica Blvd., W. Hollywood. (323) 656-4410.

Saturdays

Vegan Toastmasters

Improve your speaking ability in a fun, supportive, learning environment. Help spread the message of health, compassion towards animals, and environmental responsibility. Buy protonix without prescription, First & Third Saturdays monthly. 11 AM - 12:30 PM. Whole Foods Market. Community Room, Buy cheapest protonix on line, Second Floor, through Employee Lounge, first door on right. Contact is via website form. 11666 National Blvd., LA, buy protonix without prescription. <http://vegantoastmasters.org>.

Sundays

Urban Farming

“Urban Farming From the Ground Up.” For kids, all ages; under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Every Sunday. Free. 9:30 AM to 1 PM. Buy protonix without prescription, Dragonfly Hill Urban Farm, 345-½ Douglas St., LA. <http://home.earthlink.net/~theweproject>.

Tuesdays

Toastmasters Rising

Want to become a better speaker. Toastmasters Rising Star Club meets First & Third Tuesdays monthly. A professional, structured, international organization that will help you dramatically improve your public speaking. 6-8 PM. Paty’s Diner, 10001 Riverside Dr., Toluca Lake, buy protonix without prescription. (818) 846-8318.

Thursdays

Clutter

Many helpful people collect stuff not only for themselves but for others. It mounts up until they can’t find what they need when they need it. If this is you, come to Clutterers Anonymous.(CLA) based on the 12-step program of AA. Face-to-Face and Phone meetings. Buy protonix without prescription, With a number of other locations in LA. 10 AM. Café Tropical , 2900 Sunset Blvd. Silverlake. (323) 281-2243. <http://www.clutterersanonymous.net>.

Tuesdays

Nonfiction Writing Workshop

Join serious writers of memoirs about struggles to overcome child abuse, addiction, ethnic or racial prejudice, divorce, widowhood, etc, buy protonix without prescription. Read your story to a group of supportive writers. 8-10 PM. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice. (310) 822-3006. <mailto:beyondbaroque@aol.com Buy protonix without prescription, >. BB & other arts and non-profit venues such as LA Theatre Works remain at risk as of the end of 2010-06. See Continuing/Poetry for more information.Music:

Community Event:

Latino Heritage Month

The annual Latino Heritage Month Celebrations. With community gatherings art, music, theater and dance. Runs thru September and October. <http://www.culturela.org>.

Natural Health Group

Weekly vegan dinner events throughout LA & Orange Counties, buy protonix without prescription. They publish a comprehensive Holistic Directory of Vegetarian Restaurants and offer discount coupons as well as an ongoing discount card. Natural Health Group, 326 N. Western Ave., #368, LA, CA 90004. (800) 701-9364, (310) 396-2826. <mailto:info@naturalhealthgroup.org Buy protonix without prescription, >. <http://www.naturalhealthgroup.org>.

Thursdays

Vegan Happy Hour

Includes a potluck. Age 21+ only; pay for your (optional) drinks. One of the bar employees is organizing this event. 5-9 PM potluck; social continues after. Check their website for VHH dates, buy protonix without prescription. The Short Stop, 1455 Sunset Blvd. (two blocks E of Echo Park Blvd. at Sutherland, look for the red neon “cocktails” sign), Echo Park. Contact thru their Myspace site. <http://myspace.com/veganhappyhour>.

Community Service:

Saturdays

Transit Advocates

Buy protonix without prescription, Second Saturdays monthly. TA advocates better transportation for the residents of LA. 1 PM. Angelus Plaza, 255 S. Hill Street, LA. (213) 388-2364.

Sundays

RAC Food Program

Revolutionary Autonomous Communities’ Food Program, a mutual-aid project where people organize and distribute food in their own neighborhoods, buy protonix without prescription. Volunteers needed. Every Sunday. 1 PM. SE Corner of Wilshire & Parkview. <mailto:rac@riseup.net>.

Discussion:

Fourth Fridays

Center for Inquiry

Buy protonix without prescription, Inquiring minds, freethinkers, secular humanists, skeptics, non-believers, atheists and agnostics. Fourth Fridays monthly (never 5th Fridays). 7 PM dinner; 8 PM discussion. Hosted by Rachel Sene and Jay Johnson. 7-9 PM. Dolores Restaurant, 11407 Santa Monica Blvd., West LA, buy protonix without prescription. (310) 780-7363 or (310) 488-7431.

Films:

Conscientious Projector

Occasional screenings, buy cheap protonix online. A series sponsored by Pasadena’s All Saints Episcopal Church. Meet film makers and join in discussions. They are still sponsoring screenings as recently as November 2009 but irregularly. Buy protonix without prescription, Contact them for event locations and times. (Staff at the Armory Center for the Arts may have information as they have hosted recent events.) (626) 792-4941. <mailto:information@armoryarts.org>. <http://www.armoryarts.org>.

Thursdays

Coastal Convergence Society

A free video night last Thursdays monthly. Meet local peace & justice neighbors for free food, video & discussion. You can bring your own video, buy protonix without prescription. Call for directions. 7 PM. Huntington Beach. (714) 964-2162. <mailto:ccshbca@aol.com>.

Media:

Alternative Radio

Buy protonix without prescription, Weekly hour-long ongoing series. Features speakers like Medea Benjamin, Noam Chomsky, Angela Davis, Chris Hedges, and Howard Zinn. <http://www.alternativeradio.org>.

CounterSpin

A half-hour media criticism program. <http://www.fair.org>, click on “CounterSpin”.

Democracy Now!

Every weekday hour-long news program. Amy Goodman et al. <http://www.democracynow.org>.

Grit TV

Grit TV with Laura Flanders, buy protonix without prescription. On the Web and Free Speech TV, twice a day. <http://lauraflanders.firedoglake.com>.

Making Contact

Weekly half-hour long documentary-style radio program. Globalization, civil liberties, prison issues, education and environmental justice, etc. <http://www.radioproject.org>.

Progressive AM Talk Radio

KTLK 1150AM. Thom Hartmann (<http://www.thomhartmann.com Buy protonix without prescription, >), 9 AM - Noon. Randi Rhodes (<http://www.therandirhodesshow.com>), Noon - 3 PM. Mike Malloy (<http://www.mikemalloy.com>), 7-10 PM. Also other hosts. Shows may also have other times on Web Radio.

Progressive Podcast

Long time activist and subscriber to Change Links, Jerold Block hosts a popular progressive Podcast. <mailto:rational@roadrunner.com>, buy protonix without prescription. <http://www.therationalradical.com>.

Progressive Radio

From Matt Rothschild of The Progressive magazine. <http://www.progressive.org/radioweekly>.

Vegan Radio

“Go Vegan with Bob Linden.” Updates on broadcast stations & show times on website (these change frequently). Also webcast archives and podcasts. <mailto:bob@goveganradio.com>. <http://www.goveganradio.com>.

Fridays

Michael Slate

Buy protonix without prescription, The Michael Slate Show. 10-11 AM. KPFK 90.7 FM. <http://www.kpfk.org/programs>.

Saturdays

Spanish Language News

Noticiero Pacífica is a progressive Spanish language newscast broadcast over KPFK FM 90.7. Saturdays from 4-5 PM. Produced by Carlos Quintanilla, buy protonix without prescription. (818) 785-2711.

Tuesdays

McLuhan-Finnegan’s Wake Reading Club

Usually First Tuesdays monthly, call to confirm. Gerry Fialka’s regular reading club explores the ideas of James Joyce and Marshall McLuhan and how they apply to today’s media and technology. 6-8 PM. Lloyd Taber-Marina Del Rey Library, 4533 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey. Buy protonix without prescription, (310) 306-7330, (310) 821-1769. <http://www.venicewake.org>.

Migrant Issues:

Checkpoint Response

To report a checkpoint from local news or your observation, or to receive text alerts, please email: / Para divulgar un punto de comprobación de noticias locales o de su observación, o recibir alarmas del texto, envíe por correo electrónico por favor: <mailto:noretenes@gmail.com>.

Undocumented Students’ Rights

<mailto:comunidad@decolonizing.com>. <http://www.decolonizing.com/ab540faq.htm>.

Military&Draft:

Counter Recruitment

Palisadians for Peace conducts High School campus visits weekly now. Usually early morning (on site about 7 am). They also canvass other events and distribute information pamphlets in commercial and residential areas and offer students alternatives and factual information they should consider before considering enlistment under the relentless campus recruitment from the military. They need volunteers, buy protonix without prescription. 7 AM. (310) 573-1901. <mailto:ulisandra.paz@verizon.net>.

Thursdays

Veterans for Peace

Monthly meetings at the LA Peace Center or at the Arlington West Memorial, Santa Monica Beach. Contact them for time & location. To contact other chapters in the region: <http://veteransforpeace.org Buy protonix without prescription, >, click on “Contact Us.” The list of Chapters is always changing. The Peace Center, 8124 W. Third St., LA. (323) 934-3451, Purchase protonix overnight delivery, (310) 458-3700. <http://www.veteransforpeacela.org>.

Thursdays

Mother Nature’s Army

Eco-freak rock, punk americana spreading truth... People & music have the power., buy protonix without prescription. viva la revolución. Thu. 7-9 PM. Unurban Coffee House 3301 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica. Buy protonix without prescription, (617) 460-0729. <http://mothernaturesarmy.com> or “Mother Nature’s Army” on Facebook.

Performance:

Plays:

Dates are usually the opening date. Many plays run from Thu-Sun. Times are for the evening performances. Call for Sunday times. Listed costs are usually the lowest.

“The Three Musketeers”

A production of Alexandre Dumas’ swashbuckler by Theatricum Botanicum, buy protonix without prescription. Runs thru Oct 3. Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. $32. Buy protonix without prescription, (310) 455-3723. <http://www.theatricum.com>.

Suzy Williams

Second Wednesdays (5/12), Danny’s Deli, 23 Windward, Venice, free. Suzy Williams & Her Solid Senders play live swing jazz and jump blues; contact her for more info on this group. (310) 306-7330. <mailto:pfsuzy@aol.com>. <http://www.laughtears.com/suzy1.html>, <http://www.puddingbench.com/suzy.htm>

Poetry:

Beyond Baroque

Long running arts and poetry venue Beyond Baroque still hosts numerous poetry events, buy protonix without prescription. 681 Venice Blvd., Venice. (310) 822-3008. <http://www.beyondbaroque.org>. BB & other arts and non-profit venues such as LA Theatre Works remains at risk as due to a LA City proposal to eliminate the $1 per-year leases for 116 organizations working in the interest of the public. Buy protonix without prescription, As of Aug. 17, the issue remained in LA City Council Committee to be discussed in Fall 2010. And the City is seriously considering privatization of its Cultural Centers. Continuing updates on this issue can be found in articles posted to Arts for LA’s website: <http://artsforla.org>, search for “lease subsidy” and for “LA Cultural Centers”. Also “Arts for LA” on Facebook.

Fightin’ Words

Open Mic to Stop Police Brutality. Hosted by Oct, buy protonix without prescription. 22 Coalition. Third Thursdays Monthly. 8-10 PM. Chuco’s Justice Center, 1137 E. Buy protonix without prescription, Redondo Blvd., Inglewood. (323) 446-7459.

Police Issues:

Checkpoint Response

To report a checkpoint from local news or your observation, or to receive text alerts, please email: / Para divulgar un punto de comprobación de noticias locales o de su observación, o recibir alarmas del texto, envíe por correo electrónico por favor: <mailto:noretenes@gmail.com>.

Mondays

Three Strikes

Families to Amend California’s Three Strikes (FACTS). Second & Fourth Mondays monthly. Help them amend Three Strikes to apply to violent felonies only. 7 PM. Chuco’s Justice Center, 1137 E, buy protonix without prescription. Redondo Blvd., Inglewood. (213) 746-4844. <http://www.facts1.net>.

Tuesdays

Police Victims Support

Have you or a family member been brutalized by the police. SPIRIT (Support & Partnership In Respect & In Trust). Buy protonix without prescription, Regular meetings last Tuesday monthly. 7-9 PM. Youth Justice Coalition/Chuco’s Justice Center, 253 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., LA. (323) 369-9662, (323) 235-4243, buy protonix without prescription. <mailto:kruti222@yahoo.com>.

Political Action:

Vigils , Meetings & Demonstrations:

Due to space constraints we cannot always list the recurring vigils, meetings & demonstrations in our print edition. However, they will be on our website (<http://www.change-links.org>). For Peace Vigils, also please check <http://www.neighborsforpeaceandjustice.org> and let us know of any updates to our listings. We are moving more Ongoing events to the Website. Donations for an expanded newspaper would restore these to the print edition.

Thursdays

Haiti Vigil

Buy protonix without prescription, A regular vigil calling for the safe return of kidnaped Haitian human rights activist Lovinsky Pierre-Antoine, missing since Aug. 2007. Noon - 1 PM. Brazilian Consulate, protonix prescription, 8484 Wilshire Blvd., LA. (323) 276-9833.

CopWatch LA

CopWatch LA Text Alerts to receive police/ICE checkpoint and raid updates from Cop Watch LA text: / Para recibir textos de Cop Watch LA con informacion de retenes y redadas del ICE y policia mande un texto: StopICE to/al 67553

Slavery & Trafficking in LA

Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking (CAST), 5042 Wilshire Blvd., #586, LA, CA 90036. (213) 365-1906, buy protonix without prescription. <http://www.castla.org>.

Arlington West

Arlington West Santa Monica. Volunteers desperately needed to keep the memorial going. 6 AM - 4 PM. (323) 934-3451 <mailto:larry@arlingtonwestsantamonica.org>. <http://www.arlingtonwestsantamonica.org>.

Political Meetings:

Healthcare For All

Buy protonix without prescription, San Fernando Valley chapter meeting. Working for single-payer (private care/public insurance) universal healthcare and SB 810 (Leno). Join in & learn more. Usually Fourth Wednesdays monthly. 7:30 PM. State Office Bldg., 6150 Van Nuys Blvd., Room 135 (enter on Calvert to the right of the locked gates), Van Nuys, buy protonix without prescription. (818) 766-7318.

Progressive Calendars:

Campus Activism

National calendar of interest to students and others. <http://www.campusactivism.org>, click on “More” under events.

Los Angeles

Dick & Sharon’s LA Progressive. <http://www.laprogressive.com>, click on “Calendar.”

Orange County

Orange County Democracy for America (DFA). <http://dfa-oc.org/calendar>.

Sacramento

Sacramento Area Peace Action. <http://www.sacpeace.org Buy protonix without prescription, >, click on “Calendar.”

San Diego

Activist San Diego, <http://activistsandiego.org>, click on “Calendar.”

San Jose

San Jose Peace & Justice Center. <http://www.sanjosepeace.org>, click on “Calendar.”

South SF Peninsula

Peninsula Peace and Justice Center. <http://www.peaceandjustice.org> , click on “Calendar.”

Submit:

Free Expression Video

Deadline 2010-09-20. First place $2000. The right to freely express oneself is vital in a modern society— tell the world why in a 30-60 second video. <http://www.centerforinquiry.net>, click on “The Campaign for Free Expression” when it comes up in the slideshow marquis, buy protonix without prescription. <http://www.centerforinquiry.net/campaign_for_free_expression/contest_rules>.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Food Not Bombs

Food Not Bombs (FNB) shares free vegan food with the homeless and all others in need in protest against the effects of capitalism & military spending. All FNB collectives need volunteers. Global directories: <http://www.foodnotbombs.net/contacts.html> and the “food not bombs chapters” entry at <http://wiki.infoshop.org/main_page>. Group updates may be added to the wiki or sent to <mailto:menu@foodnotbombs.net> or the worldwide listserve (subscribe at: <http://lists.riseup.net/www/info/fnbnetwork>). Buy protonix without prescription, Some SoCal listings are on Changelinks’ website. Always verify that FNB serving listings are up to date. <http://www.foodnotbombs.net>.

Announcements:

Community Service:

Activist Security Training

The Ruckus Society created a security team to deal with internet and other security issues that activists face. Contact them for training. <mailto:megan@ruckus.org>.

Car-Free Living

Auto-Free Orange County: <http://www.autofree.net>. Car-Free Santa Barbara: <mailto:byrdm@sbcapcd.org>, buy protonix without prescription. <http://www.santabarbaracarfree.org>. (This website might not always work— if you have problems, try it several times.) Also, a worldwide network of car-free resources: <http://www.worldcarfree.net>. And we’d like to know about local sites for other regions in SoCal.

Farmers Markets

A map of Farmers Markets in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside Counties. <http://projects.latimes.com/farmers-markets>.

FOIA

Freedom of Information Act. How to use the Act: <http://www.rcfp.org/foiact Buy protonix without prescription, >. Get a deceased person’s file: <http://www.getgrandpasfbifile.com>.

Homeless & Hungry

LA Coalition to End Hunger and Homelessness. People’s Guide. How to get food, money, housing, health care & other help from government programs and community services if you live in LA County and need help in hard times. Online or order printed copies. (213) 251-0041 x 100 <mailto:laura@lacehh.org>, buy protonix without prescription. <http://www.lacehh.org>.

Homeless Wiki

“Los Angeles Homeless Resource Wiki,” <http://www.lahomeless.org>. “Street Lawyer: A WIKI to End and Prevent Homelessness,” <http://wiki.nlchp.org>.

Recycle for Peace

We need: sculptures, jewelry, rugs, paintings, art books, toys and games, prints, silver, linens, special fabrics, pottery & dishes, small furniture, household items, etc. We provide Estate Disposal Assistance. Tax Deductible. Buy protonix without prescription, To donate, to schedule a pick-up, or for a schedule of future sales: The Closet Liberal, benefitting Office of the Americas’ Peace and Justice struggle. Free protonix, (323) 295-2306.

Women’s Non-Violence Centers

<http://www.justicewomen.com>, then “Help for Victims,” then “How To Start an Independent Advocacy Center to End Violence Against Women, ...and Why.” Website also has other information on how women can help themselves.

Centros del Non-Violence de las Mujeres

<http://www.justicewomen.com>, entonces “Ayuda para Victemas,” entonces “Cómo iniciar un centro independiente de defensa para poner fin a la violencia contra las mujeres... y por qué.” El website también tiene otra información sobre cómo las mujeres pueden ayudarse.

Jobs:

CHIRLA

Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights in LA. <http://chirla.org>, click on “Internships and Employment.”

Idealist.org

Worldwide database of Nonprofit and Government Agency jobs. This looks like a very useful resource. <http://www.idealist.org>, click on “Jobs”.

IRC

International Rescue Committee, buy protonix without prescription. <http://www.theirc.org>, click on “How You Can Help/Work With Us” then on “Search Jobs and Apply.” International and US locations including LA & San Diego.

High Country News

Job Board. NGOs, green companies, etc. <http://hcn.org>, click on Classified Listings (at the bottom of their webpage) then on Employment.

LAANE

LA Alliance for a New Economy. <http://www.laane.org>, click on “About Us”/ “Jobs.”

Media:

Raza Press & Media Association

“The only Mexican-Raza journalist organization consistently advancing and building revolutionary anti-imperialist media as a strategic component in the liberation of Raza and all oppressed people throughout the world.” <http://razapressassociation.org/blog>.

Migrant Issues:

Checkpoint Response

To report a checkpoint from local news or your observation, or to receive text alerts, please email: / Para divulgar un punto de comprobación de noticias locales o de su observación, o recibir alarmas del texto, envíe por correo electrónico por favor: <mailto:noretenes@gmail.com>.

CopWatch LA Text Alerts

To receive police/ICE checkpoint and raid updates from Cop Watch LA text: / Para recibir textos de Cop Watch LA con informacion de retenes y redadas del ICE y policia mande un texto: StopICE to/al 67553

Immigrant Rights Email List

News, organizing and ICE raid response work. <http://lists.riseup.net/www/subscribe/ieira>.

Southern California Immigration Coalition

Buy protonix without prescription, A coalition of over 30 organizations covering diverse sectors, such as labor, students, teachers, community-based organization working with immigrants rights, etc. denouncing ICE raids & demanding FULL legalization. (323) 602-3480. <http://www.immigrationcoalition.org>.

Undocumented Students’ Rights

Info: <http://www.decolonizing.com/ab540faq.htm>. <mailto:comunidad@decolonizing.com>.

Undocumented Student Scholarships

2010 scholarships were closed in March but this appears to be a continuing project. Association of Raza Educators (ARE), buy protonix without prescription. Info on donations & applications: <http://www.razaeducators.org>, click on “scholarship * donate.” <mailto:razaeducators@yahoo.com>.

Police Issues:

CopWatch

Useful for people who have been brutalized, harassed, or had family members murdered by the police. (877) 4-LA1992, (877) 8NO - COPS. Look on their website for a police activity and ICE raids mobile phone alert service. Report a Cop and Copwatch LA Radio online. Buy protonix without prescription, Many other features. <mailto:copwatchla@copwatchla.org>. <http://www.copwatchla.org>, <http://copwatchlosangeles.blogspot.com>.

Police Brutality Issues in LA

CopWatch LA: see above. October 22 Coalition LA, <mailto:tiahstarr@hotmail.com> or NY Central office at <mailto:mediocremustard@optonline.net> and ask for a referral to Oct 22 LA. CAHRO (California Association of Human Relations Organizations), 320 West Temple St., #1184, Los Angeles, CA 90012, (213) 974-7601, <http://www.cahro.org>. LA County Human Relations Commission, (213) 737-7463, buy protonix without prescription. To web enter, text or tweet a report, visit NAACP Mobile Start online police abuse report form <http://www.naacp.org/pages/all-alert>, look for “How to Report.” Idris Stelley Foundation (ISF, SF Bay area) 24 HR Bilingual Crisis line at (415) 595-8251 for referrals, <http://peek.snipurl.com/35-change>, <http://www.myspace.com/isfoundation>.

Military&Draft:

Anti-Draft Website

Dedicated to shattering the myths surrounding the selective service system and to help build a mass civil disobedience to stop the draft before it gets started. <mailto:scott@draftresistance.org>. <http://www.draftresistance.org>.

Counter Recruitment (CR)

National Network Opposing the Militarization of Youth (NNOMY). Retains resources & pamphlets and a list of organizations involved in CR work on their website. Buy protonix without prescription, Check out their “Alternatives to the Military” (it’s on the left side of the page) that lists job resources for those who feel that the military is their only option. <http://www.nnomy.org>. Resources for Educators to Stop the War: <http://www.educatorstostopthewar.org>, click on “Counter-Recruitment”. Project YANO (Youth and Non-military Opportunities), <http://projectyano.org>.

CR/Spanish

New Counter-Recruitment Website in Spanish. El Proyecto YANO tiene el placer de invitarlos a visitar nuestra nueva página electrónica. <http://projectyano.org/espanol>.

Educators to Stop the War

<http://www.educatorstostopthewar.org>; click on “Counter-Recruitment”.

GI Rights

Hotline: (800) 394-9544 & (877) 447- 4487, buy protonix without prescription. Email them for sample info cards & stickers with a price list: <mailto:jimhabersf@yahoo.com>. <http://www.girightshotline.org>, <http://objector.org>. (* Objector.org states that the CCCO office is temporarily closed due to the economy. They still post links to other contacts. 2009-11-23.)

NNOMY

Buy protonix without prescription, National Network Opposing the Militarization of Youth (NNOMY). Retains resources & pamphlets and a list of organizations involved in CR work on their website. Check out their “Alternatives to the Military” (it’s listed on the left side of the main page) that lists job resources for those who feel that the military is their only option. <http://www.nnomy.org>.

Opt-Out

The Pentagon, protonix purchase, in violation of the Privacy Act, has compiled and put into use a mega-database of private information on 30 million 16-25-year-olds. Even if you have opted your child out of the lists public schools turn over to local military recruiters, you or your child must also contact the Pentagon directly to get off this new national military recruiting list. More information on their website, buy protonix without prescription. <http://www.leavemychildalone.org>.

Opt-Out Facebook Group

<http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=40241387805>.

Post CO Statements

“We Go On Record” provides the first way in which people concerned about a draft can register their objection to war on the web. A project of the Catholic Peace Fellowship. <http://www.wegoonrecord.org> (website may be slow to come up).

Progressive GI Newspaper

“GI Special” Occupation News Bulletin. Since May 2003, Thomas Barton has been distributing this comprehensive daily compilation of news about our government’s immoral war without end. <http://www.williambowles.info/gispecial/2007>.

PTSD Resources

Buy protonix without prescription, The Wounded Warrior Call-Center: (877) 487-6299, a hotline for injured, wounded or ill former and current Marines, Sailors & their family members. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-TALK (8255). SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education): <http://www.save.org>. Vets 4 Vets: (520) 319-5500, <http://www.vets4vets.us>, a peer support group for recent vets. National Veterans Foundation: (888) 777-4443, <http://www.nvf.org> (this may be a bad URL). We do not vouch for any of these being *progressive* resources.

Recruiter Abuse & Pressure

Need your Help, buy protonix without prescription. Collecting stories of kids harassed, lied to, pressured or abused by Military Recruiters for a report by WILPF to the UN Children’s Rights Committee to advance and protect the human rights of our children. Based in Tucson. (520) 312-9988. <http://www.wilpf.org>, <http://www.wilpftucson.org>.

Recruiter Abuse Hotline

(877) 688-6881. <http://afsc.org Buy protonix without prescription, >, search for “Military Recruiter Abuse Hotline”.

Resisters’ Website

<http://www.tomjoad.org>.

Underground War Resisters

House a soldier / resister on the way to Canada. The War Resisters Support Campaign has been inundated with requests considering emigration. (416) 598-1222, (647) 393-3096. <mailto:resisters@sympatico.ca>.

Political Action:

Activist Letter Writing

A national cooperative letter-writing service. Use letters prepared by the collective or propose letters, volunteer to help write, edit, proofread or handle computer problems, etc. Free and voluntary participation, non-tax deductible donations accepted, buy protonix without prescription. <http://www.progressivesecretary.org>.

Urgent Action Network

Members call, fax, write or email others for emergency political actions. Office of the Americas, 8124 W. Third St., Ste. 202, Los Angeles, California 90048. Buy protonix without prescription, (323) 852-9808. <mailto:ooa@igc.org>. <http://www.officeoftheamericas.org>.

Passings:

Jul 9, Basil Davidson (95), in England. British historian, author of books on Africa, colonialism and the rise of African emancipation movements; “a major influence on a whole generation of young scholars who wanted to research African history more out of solidarity with progressive forces on the continent.” “While searching for gold, white explorers first saw a city in the heart of Africa built of stone hundreds of years ago. …These kingdoms were as good and well governed as the European medieval ones. Evidence shows that earlier records prove that other outsiders admitted this about Africa, proving that racism is a relatively new concept…” (Quotes from Cameron Duodu article: first quote by Duodu; second quote from Davidson’s books.)

Jul 28, Art Gish (70), after a tractor accident on his farm in Ohio, buy protonix without prescription. Co-founder of the People for Peace and Justice, long time peace activist and member of the Christian Peacemaker Team. (Gish, quoted by Democracy Now. about CPT:) “we go there, and we take risks, and we stand in the middle, and we work for peace in there.”

Aug. 3, Marilyn Jean Buck (62), died peacefully and surrounded by friends at her home in Brooklyn from an aggressive form of uterine cancer (some sources misstated that she died in a NYC hospital). Buy protonix without prescription, Long-time U.S. political prisoner and acclaimed poet, serving 25 years of an 80 year sentence , advocate for women’s and gay liberation, civil rights, the anti-war movement and the rights of prisoners, active supporter of Puerto Rican, Native American and Black liberation struggles in the US. Memorial gathering Nov 7, 4-7p, First Unitarian Church, 685 Fourteenth St., Oakland; additional gatherings to be held in TX, NYC (Oct/Nov), and Puerto Rico, details to be posted on <http://www.marilynbuck.com>. (Excerpt from Buck’s poem “Black August”:) “Would you hang on a cliff’s edge/ sword-sharp, slashing fingers/ while jackboot screws stomp heels/ on peeled-flesh bones/ and laugh/ ‘let go. die, damn you, die!’/ could you hang on 20 years, 30 years?...”

Aug 1, Dolores “Lolita” Lebrón (90), due to complications from an episode of bronchitis and a number of recent health issues. An active advocate for Puerto Rican independence, imprisoned 25 years for attacking the US House of Representatives in 1954, pardoned by Jimmy Carter (along with others responsible for the attack) in 1981, activist in the Navy-Vieques protests, buy protonix without prescription. (Lebron, quoted in numerous sources, yelled the following upon her 1954 arrest:) “I did not come to kill anyone, I came to die for Puerto Rico!”

Aug 6, Tony Judt (62), two years after diagnosis with Lou Gehrig’s disease. Contemporary European historian, one time Zionist turned to a supporter of a single secular “binational” state in Israel. (Judt, quoted from an interview in the 2010-03-25 issue of the London Review of Books:) “I think what we need is a return to a belief not in liberty, because that is easily converted into something else, as we saw, but in equality. Equality, which is not the same as sameness. Buy protonix without prescription, Equality of access to information, equality of access to knowledge, equality of access to education, equality of access to power and to politics. We should be more concerned than we are about inequalities of opportunity...”

Aug 10, James “Jimmy” Reid (78), after a brain hemorrhage earlier in the week. Scottish Communist shipyard union leader and journalist. (Reid, quoted in Wikipedia from a shipyard “work-in” with the intent of forcing a change in government ploicy:) “We are not going to strike. We are not even having a sit-in strike. Nobody and nothing will come in and nothing will go out without our permission, buy protonix without prescription. And there will be no hooliganism, there will be no vandalism, there will be no bevvying because the world is watching us, and it is our responsibility to conduct ourselves with responsibility, and with dignity, and with maturity.”

Aug 13, General Alberto Muller Rojas (75). One time close advisor to Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, vice president of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), recently disillusioned with the direction of Venezuela’s socialist party (leading to his resignation as a member) and the nation’s “revolutionary process.”

Aug 13, Abu Obeida Omran (42), deliberately run over and dragged by a car during at attempted robbery of one of his gas stations in Houston. Successful businessman, internationally known for his work to create an independent Palestinian state, Houston Al-Awda organizer, dedicated activist for the right to return of his fellow Palestinians to their homeland.

Aug 21, Leon Trotsky (60), assassinated 70 years ago. (Trotsky quoted on brainyquote.com:) “Fascism is nothing but capitalist reaction.”

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