September 1 • Friday

Political Action: Glendale Peace Vigil

Fridays. 5-7 PM. Broadway & Brand Blvd., Glendale (818) 242-4320.

Political Action: Costa Mesa Peace Vigil

Fridays. 5-7 PM. Bristol & Anton, Costa Mesa. (949) 721-1139 or (714) 956-5037.

Film Oaxaca

Brand new raw footage from the struggle in southern Mexico. The Broad Solidarity Front for Oaxaca/Frente Amplio en Solidaridad con Oaxaca. 6:30-8:30 PM. $10 sliding. UTLA Building, 3303 Wilshire Blvd. LA. (323) 860-9870. <UdB_LA@yahoo.com>. <www.uniondelbarrio.org>.

Discussion: Stonewall Coffeehouse

The South Bay Center for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender folk and their supporters has a regular coffeehouse night, with refreshments, poetry, music and more. They need volunteers and a host. 7-10 PM. South Bay Center, 2235 Sepulveda Blvd., Torrance. (310) 328-6550. <www.southbaycenter.org>.

Political Action: Impeachment Day

A vigil for impeachment. Main and Claydell, in front of the East County Performing Arts Center, 210 E Main Street, El Cajon. 7 PM. Other Impeachment Day actions may be posted to <www.afterdowningstreet.org>.

Films: "Spirit Riders"

The award-winning documentary "Spirit Riders" by James Kleinert about the birth of an American Indian peace movement in the 1900s. Sponsored by the Topanga Peace Alliance. 7:45 PM. Yoga Desa, Pinetree Circle Center, 120 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga.$10. (310) 455-9389.

Readings: "South Lake Garden"

A play reading of "South Lake Garden" about a group of Chinese women who rescue girl babies. 8 PM. Venice Mootney Theatre, 2508 Stoner Ave., LA. (310) 478-7379.

September 2 • Saturday

Community: Africa Marketplace

Annual Los Angeles African Marketplace and Cultural Faire. This event celebrates the African Diaspora with a Village Gourd Festival, Brazilian Trade and Music Festival, the Celebrity Village Games, a soccer tournament, an African Business Expo, entertainment, and arts and crafts. Sept. 2-4. 10 AM - 9 PM. Rancho Cienega Park, 5001 Rodeo Road, LA. (323) 293-1612. <info@africanmarketplace.org>. <africanmarketplace.org>.

Political Meeting: Clean Money Campaign

The SFV California Clean Money Campaign which works for full public funding of campaigns in California. 10 AM. 9743 Noble Ave., North Hills. (818) 903-4771.

Political Meeting: Westside Greens.

First Saturdays. Call to verify the meeting. 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM The Unurban Café Pico and 33rd, Santa Monica. (310) 450-7419. <www.westsidegreens.org>.

Political Action: Labor Day Weekend

Labor Day National Weekend of Actions. A march for the immigrant worker, for dignity, peace, and respect but, most importantly, for full legalization/amnesty for all 12 million undocumented residents. In Los Angeles and beyond. Noon. Olympic & Broadway, LA City Hall. (213) 471-3187.

Benefit: Pool Party

Benefit for the Association of Raza Educators AB 540 College Scholarship Fund. Somos Raza, MEChA de Santee, Raza Rights Coalition & Association of Raza Educators. $5 sliding includes food, drink, raffle ticket. Santee High School Pool, 1921 Maple Ave. at Washington, LA. (323) 860-9870. <RRC323@gmail.com>.

September 3 • Sunday

Music: Labor Day Sunday

Folk (fighter) Ross Altman appears for his 26th year to sing labor songs and highlights from his new CD "Storm Warnings," at the annual Labor Day Sunday in Ocean Park. 10:15 AM. Church in Ocean Park, 235 Hill St., Ocean Park. (310) 399-1631.

Community: CFI Town Hall

Let CFI know how they can better serve you and the community. Meeting free; lunch $8. RSVP for meal (vegetarian can be arranged). Center for Inquiry West, 4773 Hollywood Blvd. (West of Vermont, across from Barnsdall Park), Hollywood. (323) 666-9797, ext. 102. <alice@cfiwest.org>.

September 4 • Monday

Forum: Annual Labor Day Mass

Cardinal Roger Mahony challenges our community to demand Legalization for hardworking immigrants and their families, workers’ rights, healthcare for all, affordable housing. Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 555 W. Temple Street, LA. Archdiocesan Office of Justice and Peace at (213) 637-7690.

Political Action: Labor Day March

Annual Labor Day Parade, Rally, & Picnic in Wilmington. Bring the whole family. LA-Long Beach Harbor Labor Coalition. March begins at 10 AM (assemble at 8 AM) at Broad & "E" Street in Wilmington. Rally begins at Noon in Banning Park.(323) 753-3461.

Art: Progressive Art

A Shenere Velt Gallery presents the work of artist Peter Whittenberger concerning militarism, Big Brother, the media and class. Reception today; runs thru Oct. 26. 5-7 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S Robertson Blvd., LA. (310) 552-3477. <gallery@circlesocal.org>. <www.circlesocal.org>.

Political Meeting: Dignity of Labor and Immigration

The Annual Valley Labor Day event. The theme is "Immigration and the Dignity of Labor" with keynote speaker Mike Garcia, President of the SEIU, Local 1877. And a panel consisting of: * Maria Elena Durazo- Moderator Executive Secretary-Treasurer, Los Angeles County Federation of Labor and panelists: Gill Cedillo CA State Senator, 22nd District * Humberto Gomez
Director of Organizing, So. Cal. District Council of Laborers (LIUNA) and * Lee Siu Hin National Immigrant Solidarity Network MUSIC BY FRED STARNER AND A SPECIAL MEMORIAL TRIBUTE TO HUGO MORRIS, longtime labor leader and VIC Board member.Also Lee Siu Hin from the National Immigrant Solidarity Network. Sponsored by the Valley Interfaith Council. Family BBQ at 5:30 PM, program starts at 7 PM. Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills. (818) 718-6460. <www.vic-la.org>.

September 5 • Tuesday

Conference: Democracy

A camp for peace, democracy, and the restoration of the rule of law. Camp Casey moves Crawford, Texas, to Washington, DC for a larger encampment focused both on ending the war and on righting injustices here at home while holding the Bush Administration and Congress accountable . Sept. 5-21. <www.campdemocracy.org>.

Classes: Learn Yiddish

The Workmen’s Circle’s Fall schedule of Yiddish classes for beginning to advanced students. 18 weeks for beginners are $120 for members; $175 otherwise. Advanced costs more. 5:30-6:30 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. (310) 552-2007. <www.circlesocal.org>.

September 6 • Wednesday

Talk: "God’s Politics..."

Jim Wallis, author of "God’s Politics: Why the Right Gets It Wrong and the Left Doesn’t Get It" . 7 PM. Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church, 301 N. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena. (626) 449-3470. <dick_and_sharon@yahoo.com>.

Films: Hollywood UFO

George Willis screens his journey into the world of UFO investigators and abductees from Hollywood to Area 51. With interviews and declassified government footage. Also "Le Petomane: Parti Avec Le Vent" about legendary Moulin Rogue star Joseph Pujol. Live music at 7 PM; program at 8 PM, SPONTO Gallery, Dudley Ave., Venice. (310) 306-7330.

September 7 • Thursday

Political Meeting: Teen Safety

Campaign for Teen Safety, Orange County Committee Meeting. No on 85! Stop the stealth attack on choice and protect young women. Planned Parenthood of Orange & San Bernardino Counties, Admin. Offices, 700 S. Tustin Street, Orange. (714) 922-4132 or (714) 615-0010 (cell). <sjosel@pposbc.org>. <www.NOon85.com>.

Political Meeting: Social Justice in Schools

Glendale Education/Social Justice Advocates. First Thursdays. Regarding various issues including getting balanced information to Glendale parents and students about the decision to join the military. 6 PM. Pacific Park Library Conf. Room, 501 S. Pacific Ave. (south of Colorado), Glendale. <gesja_email@yahoo.com>.

Forum: Improving Schools

Assembymember Jackie Goldberg, UTLA President AJ Duff and author Paul Cummins and others discuss the topic "how do we improve our schools and other related issues." Sponsored by the West LA Democratic Club. 7 PM. Venice Center for Peace and Justice, 2210 Lincoln Blvd., Venice. (310) 980-8115. <stteisues@wladems.org>. <www.westlademclub.org>.

Political Meeting: Long Beach Greens

First Thursdays. Activists working for a Fair Economy, Just Society and a Sustainable Future. 7 PM. Y Aqua Café, 4007 E. Fourth St., Long Beach. <longbeach@greens.org>. <www.cagreens.org/longbeach/>.

Political Meeting: Drive Out Bush

A planning meeting for the Oct. 5 National Day of Mass Resistance organized by The World Can’t Wait. 7-9 PM. Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Downstairs, 3300 Wilshire Blvd., LA. (323) 462-4771. <worldcantwait_la@yahoo.com>. <www.worldcantwait.org>.

September 8 • Friday

Conference: Activist Skills Camp

To bring together an inspired group of radical folks looking to share and learn, network and strategize in a critical and constructive setting. You will be "camping out". $25 and/or food from the "needs list." Sept. 8-10. The Circle-A Urban Ranch, Golden Hill, San Diego. <info@organiccollective.org>. <www.organiccollective.org>.

Conference: Politics & Spirituality

Sojourners’ Pasadena, California Politics & Spirituality Conference. Topics include Contemplative Prayer, Social Justice: Christian Style, War and Peace, Creation Care, Poverty and Taking Steps to Make It History & Engaging the Press. With Jim Wallis, Anne Lamott and Richard Rohr. Sept. 8-10. Civic Auditorium and Conference Center, Pasadena. (505) 242-9588, or email to info@cacradicalgrace.org. <www.sojo.net>.

Political Action: Impeachment

The Impeachment starts with the "Plan For Victory" Rally Series. Speakers include: Bob McClosky, Byron DeLear, Eugene Hernandez and others. Music, a pledge signing and more. 7 PM. State Office Building, 6150 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys. . <lavisionpictures@earthlink.net>.

Film: Cuba & Peak Oil

"The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil." 7 PM. Café Bolivar, on Ocean Park Blvd. at 18th St, Santa Monica. (Note the *new* location of Films for Peace.) <monad24@verizon.net>.

Talk: Church & State

"Religious Values YES, Theocracy NO." Speaker Barry Lynn is the Executive Director for Americans United for the Separation of Church and State. 7:30 PM. United Church of Christ, 168 Bellevue Ave., Redlands. (909) 793-3520. <office@uccredlands.org>. <www.uccredlands.org>.

Plays: "Arlington"

Company of Angels, L.A.’s oldest non-profit repertory theatre, presents the world premiere of a new anti-war play, "Arlinton", written by screenwriter/playwright Garry Michael White. Mr. White is an activist who has volunteered with Arlington West. Opens Friday, September 8. Runs every Friday and Saturday at 8pm until Sept 30, and every Sunday at 3pm until September 24. Company of Angels, 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Silverlake. $18. Reservations: (323) 883-1717. <www.companyofangels.org>.

September 9 • Saturday

Community: Naked Gardening World Naked Gardening Day. People across the globe are encouraged today to tend their portion of the world’s garden clothed as nature intended. <wngd.org>.

Conference: Gang Civil Rights

"Civil Rights and Social Justice: A Case for Alternatives to Gang Injunctions: Part 2." The goal is to expose civil and human rights violations related to overly broad enforcement of civil gang injunctions across the state and the lack of resources aimed at youth programs and employment. Coalition for Youth Justice and Human Rights (CYJHR). California State University, Sacramento. <francisco.romero@csun.edu>.

Community: Latino Heritage Celebration

Two fun-filled days where guests enjoy lively traditional music, children’s dance groups, and make colorful ethnic crafts. Zookeeper lectures highlight the zoo’s Latin American animals. Sept. 9-10, 10 AM to 4 PM. LA Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 5333 Zoo Dr., LA. $10. (323) 644-4200. <www.lazoo.org>.

Commemoration: Second Baptist Church

The Second Baptist Church and the Southern Calif. Library join to celebrate the legacy of the oldest Black Baptist church in LA. Martin Luther King and others made it their home visiting here. With talks, photo exhibit and more. 11 AM to 1 PM. Second Baptist Church, 2412 Griffith Ave., LA. (323) 759-6063, ext. 15.

Community: Eco-Village Street Fair

Music, dancing, food, workshops, eco-education, child friendly activities. 2-10 PM. Free. CRSP, 17 Bimini Pl., #221, LA. (213) 728-1254. <crsp@igc.org>.

Community: Communitas Awards

The Church in Ocean Park honors Elizabeth Keller, Tom Hayden and John Maceri (director of the Ocean Park Community Center). $50/$20 low income includes buffet dinner & program. 6 PM. RSVP. 235 Hill St., Santa Monica. (310) 399-1631.

Forum: Solidarity With El Salvador

An evening of solidarity about the current crisis in El Salvador. With films on El Salvador and the 9/11/1973 US backed coup by Pinochet in Chile, updates on the world situation and more. Sponsored by CISPES-LA. 6 PM. Peace Center, 8124 W. Third St., LA. (323) 852-0721. <cispeslosangeles@yahoo.com>. <www.cispes.org>.

Forum: Alternative Media

"Get Hip With Our Great Alternative Media" is the theme for this forum that explores Free Speech TV, Link TV. Blogs, Internet, KPFK, Change Links and more. Many alternative media projects will be represented at the event. Sponsored by South Pasadena Neighbors for Peace and Justice. 7 PM. Library Community room, 1115 El Centro, South Pasadena. $5. (626) 441-1324. <ljkrausen@sbcglobal.net.

September 10 • Sunday

Community: ACLU Garden Party

Activist of the Year Award, Religious Freedom Awards and Stanley Sheinbaum Award. $40; includes an ACLU membership for new members to 5 PM. At the home of Stanley and Betty Sheinbaum in Brentwood. (213) 977-5212 <sellis@aclu-sc.org> .

Music: David Rovics

With folksinger and progressive musician David Rovics. BBQ to commemorate the 5th anniversary of 9-11 and the 100th anniversary of Gandhi’s first call for nonviolence. Noon - 3 PM. 6833 Starline St., La Verne. $10. (909) 593-0710. <rbyme21@adelphia.net>.

Poetry: Laura’s Poema

Poetry readings organized by Rafael F. J. Alvarado. With Linda Albertano, E. Amato, Paul McConnell & Alicia Vogel. 2 PM. Mama’s Hot Tamales Café, 2134 West Seventh St, LA. (323) 401-9700.

Comedy: Parlor-Palooza

Parlor Performances offers a sampling of some of LA’s favorite comedy cabaret and solo artists. With three shows: 2-5:30 PM, 6-10 PM and a late night "Insomniac’s Delight." Including Ann Randolph, Marc Maron, Ray Jesses, Roy Zimmerman and others. 2 PM to Midnight. Steinway Hall, 12121 W. Pico Blvd., West LA. $25. (310) 471-3979.

Political Action: War Does Not Bring Justice

Women in Black & LA Jews for Peace presents Aliyah Strauss from Women in Black in Israel speaking on Lebanon and other issues.  7 PM.  Liberty Hills Foundation Community Room, 2121 Cloverfield Ave., Santa Monica.  (323) 993-3322.

September 11 • Monday

Political Action: Global Unity

Annually Sept. 11-21, culminating in the International Day of Peace. More than 200 events in over 60 countries. <www.wetheworld.org> and <www.internationaldayofpeace.org>. Also see Sept. 21 for demonstrations and civil disobedience events following the eleven days this year.

Political Action: Work for Peace

Work a Day for Peace with the Non-Violent Peace Force. <www.nvpf.org>.

Benefit: "The Ground Truth"

A documentary about the realities of Iraq War Vets and the War they were forced into. A benefit for the National Veterans Foundation. Reception with filmmaker Patricia Foulkrod, Shad Meshad & the soldiers. 6 PM. AGAPE Center, 5700 Buckingham Parkway, Culver City.$125. (818) 777-3469. <thegroundtruth@focus.features.com>. <www.thegroundtruth.net>.

Discussion: Men’s Group

The South Bay Center for Gay, Lesbian and other folk hosts a bimonthly Men’s Support group. Usually Second & Fourth Mondays. 7-10 PM. South Bay Center, 2235 Sepulveda Blvd., Torrance. (310) 328-6500.

September 12 • Tuesday

Political Action: Leonard’s Birthday

The Leonard Peltier Defense Committee is sending out a daily announcement with ideas for campaigns and events to be held nationwide and internationally on September 12. Plan your own event or send the LPDC a donation or Leonard, himself, a birthday card. LPDC, 2626 N. Mesa # 132, El Paso, Texas 79902. (915) 533-6655. <info@leonardpeltier.net>. <www.leonardpeltier.net>. Also, an online chatroom for his birthday 9/12 from 7 PM will be available via <www.paltalk.com>. (The mailing address for LPDC is changing sometime after 9/12.)

Talk: Guantanamo

Micahael Rapkin, attorney and member of the ACLU Foundation and who represents a Saudi at Guantanamo will speak in the conditions there and the fight for Habeus Corpus. 7 PM. Neighborhood Church, 301 North Orange Grove Blvd., Passadena. (626) 389-4107. <aculpasadena@yahoo.com>.

 

Talk: The Electric Car

EV1 Vigil co-organizer Paul Scott speaks on "Who Killed the Electric Car." A Tuesday Night Forum. 7:30 PM. The Onion aka Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills. (818) 772-1555.

September 13 • Wednesday

Political Meeting: S.F. Valley Greens

Second Wednesdays monthly. 7:30 PM. 9743 Noble Ave. (east of Sepulveda Blvd., between Lassen and Plummer), North Hills. (818) 764-7354. <jayron02001@yahoo.com>. <petra-k.cagreens.org/sanfernandovalley/>.

September 14 • Thursday

Political Action: Downtown L.A. Vigil & Banner Display

Join the Coalition For World Peace and its supporters in an Iraq war vigil and bannering at 5th Street and Figueroa near the entrance to the Harbor Freeway. Our banner will say U.S. OUT OF IRAQ at the top. The second line will read xxxx U.S. DEAD - xx,xxx IRAQI DEAD, where the current numbers will be inserted. A small third line will mention CFWP and <coalitionforworldpeace.org>. <donwhite4justice@hotmail.com>.

Books: Sisterhood Book Group

The Sisterhood Lesbian Book Group meets the Second Thursday of each month. 7:30 PM. Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., LA. (323) 660-1175.

September 15 • Friday

Community: Mexican Independence Celebration

A colorful celebration of Mexican Independence from Spain with popular and traditional entertainment, cultural activities, historic displays, food, artisan exhibits and more. Sept. 15-17. 10 AM - 10 PM. El Pueblo Historical Monument, Placita Olvera, 125 Paseo de la Plaza, LA. (213) 485-9769. <www.cityofla.org/elp/>.

Community: Latino Fest

Latino Fest 2006 is a free, fun-for-all-ages event, featuring three stages, a demonstration area, children’s activities, a food pavilion, a central plaza, and a special art exhibit. 11 AM - 11 PM. Colorado Ave. between Los Robles and Oak Knoll, Pasadena. (626) 744-0340. <www.playhousedistrict.org>.

Books: Amy Goodman

Amy Goodman, host of Democracy Now! is in LA with her new book "Static: Government Liars, Media Cheerleaders, and the People Who Fight Back."  Noon at Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., LA, (323) 660-1175, <skylightbook@earthlink.net>, <www.skylightbooks.com> and appearances TBA 9/24 in Santa Barbara and TBA 9/25 at Pitzer College in Claremont. Developing details on these and other appearances will be listed on her book tour webpage at <tour.democracynow.org>.)

Community: United Beats Festival

The United Beats of Peace Festival takes place as part of the 19th anniversary Earthdance Festival. A long line up of conscious musicians, visual artists, DJ’s, speakers and activists who believe in a sustainable future. Musicians include Ani DiFranco, Ozomatli, John Trudell and others. Sept. 15-17. $60-165. Black Oak Ranch, Laytonville, California. Off of Hwy. 101. 60 (707) 223-2889. <press@earthdance.org>. <earthdance.org>.

Forum: Globalization and Immigration

Dr. Rodrigo Carazo Odio, President of Costa Rica from 1978-1982: Founder of the United Nations University of Peace will speak on "The Impact of the Implementation of CAFTA in Central America.  Sponsored by the Unitarian Church and the Oscar Romero Ministry.  6 PM.  First Unitarian Church, 2936 W. 8th St., LA. (310) 449-3315. $10.

Books: Amy Goodman

Amy Goodman, host of Democracy Now! is in LA with her new book "Static: Government Liars, Media Cheerleaders, and the People Who Fight Back." Pre-event dinner at 5:30 PM for $75, talk at 7 PM. Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 3300 Wilshire Blvd., LA. (parking in UTLA Lot). $15. (818) 985-2711 ext. 214. (Also at Noon at Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., LA, (323) 660-1175, <skylightbook@earthlink.net>, <www.skylightbooks.com> and appearances TBA 9/24 in Santa Barbara and TBA 9/25 at Pitzer College in Claremont. Developing details on these and other appearances will be listed on her book tour webpage at <tour.democracynow.org>.)

Performance: Latino New Works

Highways’ Second Annual Latino New Works Festival with Guillermo Gomez-Pena. With spoken word, music, dance and more. Sept. 15-17. 8:30 PM. Highways, 1651 - 18th St., Santa Monica.$15. (310) 315-1459.

September 16 • Saturday

Political Action: Chalk4Pace

Peace Chalking on pavements and sidewalks around the world. Everyone is invited to participate. Sept. 16-17. <groups.yahoo.com/group/Chalk4Peace>. <chalk4peace-subscribe@yahoo.com>. <www.chalk4peace.org>.

Political Meeting: Bus Riders Union

Monthly meeting. 10 AM. 3300 Wilshire Blvd., LA. (213) 387-2800.

Discussion: Independent Publishers

Independent and small press publishers share their methods and experiences in a free panel discussion. 3 PM. Edendale Library, 2011 W. Sunset Blvd., Echo Park. (213) 207-3000. <eden@lapl.org>.

Talk: Fight for Immigration Rights and Black Liberation

Don Alexander from the Spartacist League will speaking on the fight for both immigrant rights and black liberation. 3 PM. Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Geneva Room, 3300 Wilshire Blvd., LA. (213) 380--8239. slsycla@sbcglobal.net. www.spartacist.org.

Forum: Election Protection Forum

Gore Vidal, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Ca Senator Debra Brown; Brad Friedman of Bradlog: March Winograd and many others will discuss hwo we can protest our vote in the upcoming elections.  Hosted by SoCal Grassroots.  3 PM to 5 PM.  Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 330 Wilshire Blvd., LA. (323) 939-5475/  $10.  <susieshannon@comcast.net>. <www.socalgrassroots.org>.

Talk: Stolen Elections

An emergency town hall on the threat of election theft: what we need to know and what we can do to ensure the integrity of our vote. An Election Protection Forum. SoCal Grassroots. 3-5 PM. $10 sliding. Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 3300 Wilshire Blvd., LA. (Red Line adjacent.)

Benefit: Mexican Support Struggle

A fundraiser to support the West Coast tour "denouncing state repression & celebrating popular struggles for the liberation of Mexico." With comrades from Oaxaca and Mexico City. Music, food and solidarity. 6 PM. Warehouse, Corner of Cesar Chavez and Mission, Boyle Heights. Call for times. (323) 313-8562.

Poetry: The Daisy Standard

A series of poetry readings organized by Rafael Alvarado. Today’s reading features James Andrews, Laurel Ann Bogen, Doug Knott, Pam Ward & Charles Harper Webb. With an open mic. Usually Third Saturdays. 6 PM. Dutton’s Beverly Hills, 447 N. Canon Drive, Beverly Hills. (323) 666-2421.

Talk: "The Fraudbuster"

"Did George Bush Steal America’s 2004 Election?" Ohio gubernatorial candidate Dr. Robert Fitrakis who is running on a "Platform of Zero Tolerance for Corruption" speaks. Dinner at 7 PM. RSVP. 8 PM. 3262 Corinth Ave., Mar Vista. (310) 390-8141. <blindhug@yahoo.com>.

Benefit: Independencia

Celebrate Central American and Mexican Independence. Huge dance hall, DJ spinning Salsa, Cumbias, Merengue, Reggeton, Hip Hop and more; live Mexican Danza Folklorico and el Grito on stage. Proceeds will go to the Association of Raza Educators AB 540 College Scholarship Fund. Raza Rights Coalition & Association of Raza Educators. 1929 S. Los Angeles St. at Washington, LA. $10 sliding. 7-Midnight. (323) 860-9870. <RRC323@gmail.com>.

Performance: Parlor Performances

Ray Jessel. 8 PM. Steinway Hall, 12121 W. Pico Blvd., West LA. $25. (310) 471-3979.

September 17 • Sunday

Talk: Human Evolution

Prof. Craig Stanford will talk on "Upright: Great Apes and Human Origins:. 11 AM (4:30 PM in Costa Mesa). Center for Inquiry, 4773 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. (323) 666-9797.

Benefit: South Bay Pride Picnic

The Seventeenth Annual Pride Picnic. An afternoon of fun, volleyball, music, food, drinks and more. BBQ grills available. Noon - 5 PM. El Nido Park, Singsdale, off 182nd St., Torrance. (310) 328-6550. <www.southbaycenter.org>.

Benefit: Venice Jazz Festival

The annual Venice Music Festival and Jazz at the Palms Court Campaign Brunch to support the Venice Community Housing Project. $100 for the champagne brunch. 1-6 PM. Palms Court, 711 Palms Blvd., Venice. $10. (310) 399-4100 ext. 106. <www.vchcorp.org>.

Discussion: "Nation" Discussion Group

The "Nation" magazines readers’ discussion group about articles . Usually Third Sundays. Call first. 2 PM. 4054 Coolidge Ave., Mar Vista, LA. (310) 391-1707.

Talk: Iraq

"Blind Into Baghdad: America’s War in Iraq." Speaker James Fallows, National Correspondent, Atlantic Monthly. Walter H. Capps Center for the Study of Ethics, Religion, and Public Life at UCSB. 3 PM. Free. Victoria Hall, 33 W. Victoria Street, Santa Barbara.

September 18 • Monday

Discussion: Women’s Group

The South Bay Center for Gay, Lesbian and other folk hosts a regular Women’s Group which provides a safe place to meet, socialize and more. Usually First & Third Mondays. 7-10 PM. South Bay Center, 2235 Sepulveda Blvd., Torrance. (310) 328-6500.

September 20 • Wednesday

Conference: Indigenous Uranium

Stop the uranium monster and restore harmony again! International delegations, testimonies, workshops, tours, ceremonies, music and the Nuclear-Free Future Award. 2006 World Indigenous Uranium Summit. Sept. 20-24. Navajo Nation Museum, Window Rock, AZ. For more information: Winoma Foster, ENDAUM (Eastern Navajo Dineh Against Uranium Mining), PO Box 150, Crownpoint, NM 87313. (505) 786-5209. <w_foster@excite.com>.

Political Action: LA Greens

Get involved in local Green issues, learn about the Green Party and become an active, grassroots citizen. Third Wednesdays. 7 PM. Peace Center, 8124 W. Third Street, LA. (323) 651-5539. <losangelesgreens.org>.

Discussion: "Monthly Review"

Third Wednesdays. Donation requested. 7:30 PM. Yahoo Community Room, 2500 Broadway, Santa Monica. (310) 390-0306.

Films: "The Ring"

A screening of the 1952 film about a young Mexican-American boxer, set in LA’s Bunker Hill. With Art Aragon, local boxing idol. Also rare clips of East LA musicians including Ritchie Valens, the Midniters and others. Live guests. 8 PM. SPONTO Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave., Venice. (310) 306-7330.

September 21 • Thursday

Political Action: Declaration of Peace

If a concrete and rapid plan for an end to the US war in Iraq has not been established and activated by Today, The International Day of Peace, people across the US will "declare peace" by engaging in any or all of the following actions: legal demonstrations and non-violent civil disobedience across the country and in the Capitol. If a comprehensive plan for an end to the war in Iraq is not announced by Sept. 28, a national press event will be held to announce the next steps in the campaign to create and activate this plan. A full week of actions, Sept. 21-28. <www.internationaldayofpeace.org> and <declarationofpeace.org>.

Community: Los Angeles Korean Festival

The Korean Festival is an event to encourage people to come together, share culture, and get a better understanding of their fellow neighbors and Korean culture. The event features live concerts and performances on the main stage, over 180 business expo booths, and Korean food. Sept. 21-24, 11 AM - 11 PM. Seoul International Park, 250 San Marino St., LA. (213) 487-9696. <www.lakoreanfestival.com>.

Performance: "Quentin & I"

A new mini-musical by David Leddick and Andrew Sargent about the wisdom and wit of Quentin Crisp. Sept. 21-24. 8:30 PM Highways, 1651 18th St., Santa Monica. $15. (310) 315-1459.

Benefit: Med MJ

"Extravaganja: A Medical Marijuana Comedy Show." 8:30 PM. The Comedy Store, 8433 Sunset Blvd., LA. <www.greentherapy.com>. <howard@greentherapy.com>.

September 22 • Friday

Community: Equinox

Autumn Equinox Ritual. Sponsored by the Church in Ocean Park. 5:45 PM. At the foot of Ocean Park Blvd.

September 23 • Saturday

Political Action: Free the Cuban Five

A demonstration and public forum in Washington DC with groups traveling to join the action from around the country. See Progressive Community column for more information on the Five. Bus and carpool or local actions info: (323) 464-1636. <freethefivela@yahoo.com>. <www.freethefive.org>.

Community: Barrio Clean-Up

Let’s clean our community! Somos Raza, MEChA de Santee, Raza Rights Coalition & Association of Raza Educators. Starts at Santee High School, 1921 Maple Ave. at Washington, LA. 8:30 AM to Noon. (323) 860-9870. <RRC323@gmail.com>.

Benefit: Radical Rummage

Radical Women hold one of their radical rummage sales. They are still accepting your items to sell so they can raise funds for their work. 9 AM to 4 PM. Solidarity Hall, 2170 W. Washington Blvd., LA. (323) 732-6416. <RadicalWomenLA@aol.com>. <www.RadicalWomen.org>.

Conference: African-American Latino Summit

The Los Angeles County African American & Latino Conference is organized by a task force of clergy, law enforcement, elected and civil leaders to help resolve conflict between the two communities. 9 AM to 2 PM. USC’s Town & Gown Conference Center, 3415 S. Figueroa St., LA. (323) 753-4673. <sgray@poicf.org>.

Music: Day of the Drum

25th Annual Watts Towers Day of the Drum Festival. A daylong celebration featuring international percussion: Latin, Japanese, African, Jazz, Native American, and others. 11 AM - 6 PM. Watts Towers Art Center Amphitheater, 1727 E. 107th St., Watts. (213) 847-4646. <www.wattstowers.org>.

Film: Why War?

"Why We Fight" launches a nonpartisan inquiry into the political, economic, and ideological forces that drive America to fight. "Sir No Sir" threatens the war culture, speaking not only to the legacy of our misadventures in Vietnam but to the uncertain future of a nation "permanently" at war. Followed by a discussion. Verdugo Park Recreation Center, The "Log Cabin," 710 N. California St., Burbank, 91506. Sponsored by Burbank Neighbors for Peace and Justice. (818) 842-5055. <BurbankPeace@sbcglobal.net>.

Political Action: Anti-Drug Wars

Rally Against the Failing War on Drugs. Sponsored by The November Coalition and Orange County NORML. 1:00-4:20 PM. San Clemente Pier, Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. (714) 210-6446. <kandice@ocnorml.org> or <mark@ocnorml.org>. <www.ocnorml.org>.

Celebration: Rosh Hashone

The Workmen’s Circle’s annual celebration of Rosh Hashone, an annual meeting of Jewish people, where participants reflect on achievements and shortcomings of the past year and look forward with renewed hope. 3 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA.$10. (310) 552-2007. <www.circlesocal.org>.

Poetry: francEye & friends

With Gerald Locklin, Patricia Cherin & John Harris. $15-5 suggested donation; no one turned away. Church in Ocean Park, 235 Hill St., Santa Monica.

September 24 • Sunday

Community: Abbot Kinney Street Festival

Young & Family Court, Abbot Kinney Festival. With a lot of music, dance, drumming, storytelling, puppertry, theatre, poetey, art and more. Sponsored by InSide Out. 10 AM to 6 PM. Abbot Kinney Blvd., between Venice and Main Street, Venice. (310) 397-8820. http://www.abbotkinneyblvd.com/festival/.

Music: Watts Towers Jazz Festival

30th Annual Simon Rodia Watts Towers Jazz Festival features performances from established and emerging musicians from the area. The festival pays tribute to the roots of Jazz in Gospel and Blues. 11 AM - 6 PM. Watts Towers Art Center Amphitheater, 1727 E. 107th St., Watts. (213) 847-4646. <www.wattstowers.org>.

Political Meeting: Atheists United LA

Los Angeles Chapter of Atheists United. Sundays. 11 AM. Center for Inquiry West, 4773 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. (323) 666-4258. <www.atheistsunited.org/calendar/>.

Books: "Eyewitness: A Filmmaker's Memoir of the Chicano Movement"

Jesus Salvador Trevikno, will be talking about his new memoir and other works and will present footage of the 1968 Chicano student "blowouts" in East LA.  2 PM to 4 PM.  Libro Revolucion, 312 W. 8th St., LA. (213) 488-1303.  <librosrevo@yahoo.com>>

 

Books: Underground LA

"Underground Guide to Los Angeles" edited by Pleasant Gehman and Iris Berry. With the editors and contributors S.A. Griffin, Bett Williams, Karen Cusolito, Deadlee & E.E. Gehman. Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Av., LA. (323) 660-1175. <skylightbook@earthlink.net>. <www.skylightbooks.com>.

Films: "Mission Against Terror"

The award winning documentary "Mission Against Terror" about the imprisoned "Cuban Five" who came to the US to find out about the Florida terrorist who were attacking Cuba. The Five might get a new trial soon. (See the Progressive Community column.) Co-sponsored by the Coalition in Solidarity With Cuba. 7 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. (310) 552-2007.

September 25 • Monday

Political Action: Anti-War Protest and CD

Faith and social justice activists join hands for a series of actions starting September 21. These will include civil disobedience. Training sessions are scheduled on Sept. 5 & 14. Check in with them for details on their plans which are still developing and for the locations of the training sessions. Hollywood. (213) 489-1900. <sgibson@afsc.org>. <declarationofpeace.org/files/Sept25flyer2006.pdf>.

Political Action: Darfur

Put Darfur back on the agenda. AI encourages you to lead a delegation visit to your elected officials’ district offices to help stop the violence in Darfur. Amnesty International. Sept. 25-29. <www.amnestyusa.org>.

Art Community Arts Needs Artists!

Actors, Singers, Dancers, Writers, Filmmakers & Visual Artists of diverse ethnic & cultural backgrounds make a difference and get paid. Help at-risk youth create art and performance about issues in their lives and communities. The free artist training program begins again on Sept. 25th. Training sessions are on Mondays 7-10 PM at the Venice Center for Peace with Justice & the Arts, 2210 Lincoln Blvd., Venice. (310) 397-8820. Fill out an artist application at <www.insideoutca.org/get_involved/join_our_artistic_team.htm>.

September 26 • Tuesday

Classes: Advocate Women’s Rights

"Policy Advocacy Training: Protecting Immigrant Women’s Reproductive Rights." Learn about CA laws, policy advocacy techniques, shaping proactive community-based policies, how the rights issues interact with health care, housing and education. 9 AM - Noon. Breakfast & lunch included. African American Voter Registration Project, 2092 W. Jefferson St., LA. (323) 951-9865. <yuritzy.anaya@cwlc.org>.

Talk: Bush’s Crimes

Fran Wilson of the World Can’t Wait Campaign will speak on "Enough Bush Crimes? Bring This to a Halt". A Tuesday Night Forum. 7:30 PM The Onion, the Sepulveda Unitarian Universal Society, 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills. (818) 772-1555,

Political Action: Anti-War CD

Declaration of peace calls on peace-loving people willing to engage in nonviolent acts of civil resistance against the war and occupation to come to Washington, DC, and make their voices heard on September 26-27. Contact them to register so that they can better plan mass actions. <www.iraqpledge.org> and <www.declarationofpeace.org>.

September 27 • Wednesday

Support: Activist Support Circle

Activist Support Circle is a relaxed and supportive environment where activists and the progressive movement in general can become stronger, more motivated and more optimistic. Today Abigail Lewis, editor of "Whole Life Times" is tonight’s guest speaker. Sponsored by Jerry Rubin and the LA Alliance for Survival. Last Wednesdays. 6:30-9 PM. Friends Meeting Hall, 1440 Harvard St., Santa Monica. (310) 399-1000. <activistsupportcircle.org>.

September 28 • Thursday

Conference: Communal Studies

On the former Synanon Community site. It’s probably too late to register to stay at the site ($240 and up for the weekend) but cheaper offsite accommodations may be available. Call for more details on rates. Sept. 28-30. Marconi Conference Center, Marshall, CA (on the coast, north of SF). (812) 464-1896. <gwalker@usi.edu>.

Conference: Local Democracy

"Local Democracy Convention: The Community Power Road to Democracy." Sept. 28-Oct. 1. $10-40 sliding. University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI. <www.localdemocracy.org>.

Films: All Roads Film Festival

The National Geographic All Roads Film Festival with film, video, music and art from cultures around the world. This event supports indigenous groups and under-represented minority-culture filmmakers. Sept. 1 thru Oct. 1. Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood.$9. (323) 466-FILM. <www.nationalgeographic.com/allroads/>.

Political Action: Economic Justice for Immigrants

March and civil disobedience to demand economic justice for immigrants. The mass march leads to the LAX Century Corridor where there will be a CD action. Part of the national Declaration of Peace Week. (213) 488-4440. <www.september28th.org>.

Political Action: Change Links Meeting

Regular mailing and discussion meeting. We schedule these to correspond to the best date for getting the subscribers the issue before the first of the month while delaying printing for all you latecomers. Call to make sure everything went as planned. Noon. Peace Center, 8124 W. Third St., LA. (818) 782-1412. <change-links@change-links.org>. <www.change-links.org>.

Political Meeting: Valley Atheists

San Fernando Valley Chapter of Atheists United. 6 PM. Denny’s Restaurant, Tampa St. at Nordhoff, Northridge. (818) 988-2806. <www.atheistsunited.org/calendar>.

September 29 • Friday

Conference: Stop War Profiteers

"Stopping the Merchants of Death: A Strategic Conference for Grassroots Activists." Sept. 25 thru Oct. 2. $35. University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN. (212) 228-0450. <amc@warresisters.org>. <www.warresisters.org/smod >.

Benefit: Los Angeles River Awards

The 15 Annual Los Angeles River Awards and Fiesta Dinner, sponsored by the Friends of the Los Angeles River. (323) 223-0585. <www.folar.org>.

Political Action: Westside Atheists

Atheists United of Santa Monica. Fridays. 6:30 PM. Dolores Restaurant, 11407 Santa Monica Blvd., West LA. (310) 392-5388.

September 30 • Saturday

Political Action: Walk for Farm Animals

Help the plight of factory farmed animals and find out how easy it is to follow a compassionate diet in the Los Angeles Walk for Animals. Farm Sanctuary. 11 AM. Palisade Park, Wilshire Blvd. at Ocean, Santa Monica. <la@walkforfarmanimals.org>. <www.walkforfarmanimals.org>.

Music: Altman and Hester

Folksingers Ross Altman and Carolyn Hester perform in concert with their socially conscious music. 7:30 PM. Café Danssa, 11533 W. Pico Blvd., LA.$12. (310) 478-7866.

UpComing:

October 1

Community: Vegetarian Day Celebration

Celebration Vegetarian day with a compassionate cuisine, art, music and more. Featured spaker is Lorri Bauston, co-founder of Farm Animal Sanctuary. 3 PM to 6 PM. 2^nd Cit Council Gallery, 435 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach. $35. (562) 439-1736. <animalacres..org>..

 

October 2

Celebration: Yom Kippur

The Workmen’s Circle observes Yom Kippur setting everything else aside to reflect upon themselves and see how their actions effect the larger community. 3 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA.$8. (310) 552-2007.

October 2

Political Action: World Farm Animals Day

Join an action or plan your own. <www.farmusa.org>.

October 3

Political Action: Climate

G8 + 5 Climate Summit. Join the Mobilization. Reclaim the Commons. Oct. 3-4. Mexico City, Mexico. <G8@RisingTideNorthAmerica.org> (English) -or- <JusticiaClimatica06@Gmail.com> (Español). <rtc.revolt.org>.

October 4

Films: The Net

"The Net: The Unabomber, LSD & the Internet" is Lutz Dammbeck’s subversive history of the Internet and Ted Kaczinski. Arrive early, often a pre-show. 8 PM. Sponto Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave., Venice. (310) 306-7330.

October 5

Political Action: Drive Bush Out.

Drive Bush Out! Internationally organized resistance. <www.worldcantwait.net>.

October 5

Political Action: The World Can’t Wait

A local action supporting national "The World Can’t Wait: Drive the Bush Regime Out Day of Mass Resistance." Pershing Square, Downtown LA. (323) 462-4771. <worldcantwait_la@yahoo.com>

October 7

Classes: Girl Zines

Learn the history of women and zine-making! This series focuses on empowering young women through the production of fanzines and self published works. Local collective Girl Zines A-Go-Go presents a temporary exhibit and two workshops in October. Participants receive a copy of the finished, collaborative zine. October 7 & 21. Noon - 2 PM. $5, RSVP. Women’s History Museum, 2323 Broadway, Suite 107, San Diego. (619) 233-7963. <info@whmec.org>.

October 7

Political Action: Vandenberg

Protest for Peace at the Vandenberg Space Command. With Blase Bonpane & others. Vandenberg Front Gate, Hwy One & Casamile-Lompoc Rd. 1-3 PM. (Orientation for new participants at 12:30 PM, Ryon Park, Ocean & "O" Sts., Lompoc.) (831) 206-5043 (cell). <mindful@redshift.com>. <www.vpeaceldf.org>.

October 7

Books: Barrio Urbanism

"Barrio Urbanism: Chicanos, Planning and American Cities" by David R. Diaz. The first book on Latinos in America from an urban planning/policy perspective. Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Av., LA. (323) 660-1175. <skylightbook@earthlink.net>. <www.skylightbooks.com>.

October 8

Film: War Profiteers

"Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers." Find a local screening on their website or get a copy of the DVD and plan your own. Oct. 8-14. <iraqforsale.org>.

October 10

Talk: Corruption

Lisa Pinto, a representative/investigator from Congressman Henry Waxman’s office speaks on "Investigations of Governmental and Corporate wrongdoing." A Tuesday Night Forum. 7:30 PM. The Onion, the Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills. (818) 772-1555.

October 11

Books: Gay LA

"Gay LA: A History of Sexual Outlaws, Power Politics, and Lipstick Lesbians" edited by Lillian Faderman & Stuart Timmons. With the editors and contributors. Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Av., LA. (323) 660-1175. <skylightbook@earthlink.net>. <www.skylightbooks.com>.

October 12

Community: Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Over 500 years of resistance. Watch for events.

October 13

Benefit: George Clooney

American Cinematheque Award Presentation Honoring George Clooney. Beverly Hilton Hotel, $500. (323) 314-7000. <egyptiantheatre.com>.

October 13

Convention: Black Panther Reunion

The 40th Year Celebration of the Black Panther Party takes place in October in Oakland. (916) 455-0908. <www.itsabouttimebpp.com>.

October 13

Conference: Amnesty International

AI-USA Western Regional Conference. Oct. 13-15. $40 not including room. Hotel Arizona, 181 W. Broadway Blvd., Tucson, AZ. (310) 815-0450. <aiusala@aiusa.org>. <www.amnestyusa.org>.

October 14

Political Meeting: Encuentro

The 22nd Annual Latin American Encuentro, sponsored by UUSC. It will feature Professor Raul Molina, of Guatemalan Network for Peace, Blasé Bonpane on democracy, Nora Preciado of the ACLU on Women and Immigration and Carlos Escoria on Nicaragua. 10 AM to 4 PM. Unitarian Universalist Church, 5450 Atherton St., Long Beach. (714) 545-4006.

October 15

Conference: ACLU

National Conference. Oct. 15-17. $285 early bird (thru 9/6) not including room. Washington, DC. (212) 549-2578. <conference@aclu.org>.

October 18

Films: Leimert Park

A screening of the Jeannette Lindsay documentary "Leimert Park: The Story of a Village in South Central." 7 PM musical pre-show; screening at 8 PM. Sponto Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave., Venice. (310) 306-7330.

October 20

Conference: Nuclear Free World

"Think Outside the Bomb." The conference will bring together high school students, college students, recent college alumni, and young non-profit professionals from throughout the western United States for a series of participatory discussion panels, workshops, and skills trainings on building a nuclear-free world. Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, Youth Empowerment. Oct 20-22. UC Santa Barbara. (805) 965-3443. <youth@napf.org>. <www.thinkoutsidethebomb.org>.

October 20

Conference: Bioneers

A hub of practical solutions for restoring the Earth and people; a thriving network of visionary innovators working with nature to heal nature. Oct. 20-22. Marin Center, San Rafael, CA. $406 or less depending on specifics. (415) 643-8633 or (877) 409-7222. <conference@bioneers.org>. <www.bioneers.org>.

October 24

Talk: Clean Money

A California Clean Money Campaign (<www.caclean.org>) speaker. A Tuesday Night Forum. 7:30 PM. The Onion, aka the Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills. (818) 772-1555.

Performance: Parlor Performances

Jay Leonhart’s "the Bass Lesson." 8 PM. Steinway Hall, 12121 W. Pico Blvd., West LA. $25 (?). (310) 471-3979.

October 25

Films: "Forbidden Zone"

A screening of Richard Elman’s musical fantasy film. Elman was a founder of the Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo. Pre-show from 6 PM, film at 8 PM. Sponto Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave., Venice. (310) 306-7330.

October 28

Benefit: Party Auction

The Center for the Study of Political Graphics’ annual fundraiser. Honoring Cynthia Anderson Barker, Tim Barker, Emory Douglas and Moctesuma Esparza. Union Station, Downtown LA. (323) 653-4662.

October 28

Political Action: National Anti-War

Coordinated actions coast-to-coast. Local details to be finalized soon. Check with them first. ANSWER. LA: Noon at Hollywood & Vine. (323) 464-1636. <answerla@answerla.org>. <www.answerla.org>.

October 28

Benefit: Cannabis Action

"Second Annual Wonders of Cannabis Festival." Benefit for the Cannabis Action Network and Green Aid, hosted by Ed Rosenthal. Oct. 28-29. 11 AM - 7 PM. The Hall of Flowers, Golden Gate park, SF. $20, 18 and over. (510) 486-8083. <cannabisactionnetwork@gmail.com>.

November 4

Delegation: Middle East

Olive Harvest Delegation: AFSC Middle East Peacebuilding Program. Travel in the West Bank & Israel; stay with & learn from non-violent resisters and peace activists; educate your community after your return. American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) and Interfaith Peace-Builders (IFPB). Nov. 4-18. $1850 for local transportation, hotels, home stays, breakfasts & dinners, fees *except* air travel. (215)241-7874. <israelpalestine@afsc.org>. <www.afsc.org/israel-palestine/>.

November 7

Political Action: Vote for Peace

Sign the pledge: "I will not vote for or support any candidate for Congress or President who does not make a speedy end to the war in Iraq, and preventing any future war of aggression, a public position in his or her campaign." <www.votersforpeace.us>.

November 7

Political Action: Be Sure You Can Vote!

A voter who appears to be a college student may receive a post card or letter through the mail which must be responded to in order to prove they still live in the same place. If a voter has moved, they should re-register soon or they may not be allowed to vote. The deadline to register to vote for an election is 15 days before each local and statewide election day. Official new voting requirements: <www.ss.ca.gov/elections/votered/whats_new.pdf>. <www.ss.ca.gov/elections/>.

November 9

"Drug User Health"

The Politics and the Personal," Sixth National Harm Reduction Conference. Sponsored by the Harm Reduction Coalition. Nov. 9-12. Oakland, CA. <santiago@harmreduction.org>. <www.harmreduction.org/6national/>.

November 12

Benefit: OOA Anniversary

The 23rd Anniversary Celebration where they will honor Harry Belafonte, Bianca Jagger, Jim Lafferty and Gore Vidal. 5:30 PM. Wilshire Grand Hotel, 930 Wilshire Blvd., LA. (323) 852-9808.

OnGoing:

Ongoing is for events that either span more than a month or regular events that occur every month. Dates listed are usually the beginning dates. Cost is usually the lowest cost. We often cannot list all the events for space reasons.

Art:

September 4

Progressive Art

The Shenere Velt Gallery presents the work of artist Peter Whittenberger who portrays aspects of militarism, Big Brother, the media and class. Reception today; runs thru Oct. 26. 10 AM to 5 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S Robertson Blvd., LA. (310) 552-3477. <gallery@circlesocal.org>. <www.circlesocal.org>.

September 9

Eyes of the Beholder

Three young male artists who presents works of what they cherish: women, children, the nurturing world. Daniel Lim, Ronald Llanos and Erik Sandberg. Runs Sept. 7 thru Oct. 7. Reception today, 7-10 PM. Gallery hours, Noon to 6 PM, Wed.-Sat. Gallery Houses, Bamboo Lane Gallery, 418 Bamboo Lane, LA. (213) 620-1188. <www.bamboolane.com>.

Jewish Identity

The Jewish Identity Project: New American Photography presents 10 commissioned photography, video and multimedia projects that explore the heterogeneity of contemporary American society though the lens of Jewish identify. Runs thru Sept. 3. 2-7 PM. Getty Gallery, Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., LA. (310) 440-4500. $8. <communications@skirball.org>. <www.skirball.org>.

Art Behind Bars

Margie Ghiz, past owner of the Midnight Special is hosting an art show titled "Art Behind Bars." Thru Oct. 12. 6-9 PM. Jackie Goldberg’s office, 106 N. Ave. 56 (at Figueroa). (323) 258-0450.

Call for Artists

The Workmen’s Circle is hosting a juried art show. Submit slides that speak to the theme "Utopia." Show runs Nov. 5 thru Dec. 19. Entrees due by Sept 1. (Check with them if you are later than that.)Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA, 90035. (310) 552-2007. <gallery@circlesocal.org>. <www.circlesocal.org>.

Books: Fiction without Oil

FutureVision HopeDance Short Story Contest. Do you see a global crisis? Life without oil ...or with global warming? ...A perpetual "War on Terror"? ...Global pandemics? ...small communities without jet travel and superhighways? Explore what life may be like in the not-so-distant future, or what we can do to prepare for major global changes; let your imagination have free reign. Genre: fiction, 1000 word limit, deadline Sept. 30, entry fee $10; $5 each additional story. Prizes up to $100 include publication on the website; best story in their print magazine. Details at <www.hopedance.org/new/docs/SLOSection57.pdf> under "Shorts". (Added in 2006-09.)

Classes:

September 14

Bridge Classes

The Workmen’s Circle hosts their Bridge Classes with expert Jeremy Koegal. 3:30-4:30 PM. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA. (310) 552-2007. $3. <circle@circlesocal.org>. <www.circlesocal.org>.

Saturdays

Open Art

Every Saturday. Open Art classes for the community. In need of donated funds & art supplies as well as ideas for classes. Youth Justice Coalition & Cop Watch Los Angeles. 10 AM. Chuco Justice Center, 253 W. Martin Luther King Blvd. at Broadway, LA. <freelanow@yahoo.com> or <copwatchla@riseup.net>. (Added 2006-09.)

Saturdays

Spanish

Every Saturday. Would you like to learn /polish /practice your Spanish in a safe environment? 4:30-6:30 PM. By donation. Eastside Café: 5469 North Huntington Dr., El Sereno. (Added 2006-09.)

SAGE Society

The SAGE Society is a learning-in-retirement organization affiliated with CSUN. They offer discussion groups on a variety of subjects including history, politics, science and literature. All classes are held during the day Monday through Thursday. Granada Hills. (818) 831-5064. <exlweb.csun.edu/sage/index.html>.

EcoVillage Tours

Learn the history, context, accomplishments, pitfalls, transitions, plans and visions of this two block central city demonstration ecovillage neighborhood-in-process and its intentional community. Future dates TBD or special group tours by appointment. 11 AM to 1 PM. Reservations required. $10, sliding scale. 11 AM to 1 PM. LA Eco-Village, 117 Bimini Place #201, LA. (213) 738-1254. <crsp@igc.org>. <www.ic.org/laev/>.

NonViolence

"Training and Practice in Nonviolent Communications" with Esfandiar Abbassi. Six two hour stand-alone sessions. 7:30-9:30 PM. $15 per session, $65 for the series; RSVP. 7:30-9:30 PM. LA Eco-Village, 117 Bimini Place #201, LA. (213) 738-1254. $15. <crsp@igc.org>. <www.ic.org/laev/>.

Military Resistance Counceling

National Lawyers Guild’s Military Resistance Project. Free Walk-In Counseling. LA area: Third Tuesdays Monthly, 7-9 PM at the NLG LA Chapter Office, 8124 W. Third Street, LA. Orange County area: Last Tuesdays Monthly, 4-6 PM at the SolArte Gallery Café, 2202 N. Main Street, Santa Ana. Radio program, selected Thursdays, 7 PM, various editions of the Guild Radio Show (KPFK 90.7 FM) will contain a military law segment. Counseling is available at other times on request by telephoning (323) 653-6671. Info: (323) 653-4510. <info@nlg-la.org>. <www.nlg-la.org>.

National School for Organizing

The Labor/Community Strategy Center will be holding a National School for Strategic Organizing beginning July 3. They have a long prospective which you should ask for. Write to Labor/Community Strategy Center, 3780 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1200, Los Angeles, 90010. (213) 387-2800. <school@thestrategycenter.org>. <www.thestrategycenter.org>.

Community:

South Bay Lesbian and Gay Events

The South Bay Center for Lesbian, Gay, Bi and other folk Community Organization hosts events every month. For their calendar, write to: P.O. Box 2777, Redondo Beach, CA 90278. All events occur at the Center, 2235 Sepulveda Blvd. (between Crenshaw & Arlington), Torrance. (310) 328-6550 or (310) 784-1812. <www.southbaycenter.org>.

Vegetarian Dining Club

Meet new friends and learn about humankind’s natural diet & disease prevention. Meetings at exciting restaurants throughout LA. (323) 953-0543.

Saturdays

Veggie Pot Luck

Fourth Saturday. 6 PM. 8843 Penfield Ave., Northridge. (818) 341-6153.

Mondays

Community Meeting: SNAP

Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests. First & Third Mondays. 7:30 PM Verdugo Hills Hospital, Conference Room C, 1812 Verdugo Blvd., (not Road), Glendale. (818) 790-7100.

Saturdays

Community Service: Transit Advocates

Second Saturdays. TA advocates for better transportation for the citizens of Los Angeles. 1 PM. Angelus Plaza, 255 S. Hill Street, LA. (213) 388-2364.

Wednesdays

Community Service: Tenant’s Rights

The Coalition for Economic Survival, with 27 years in working with 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. Plummer Park, Senior Center, 7377 Santa Monica Blvd., W. Hollywood. (323) 656-4410.

Discussions:

"People’s History"

The "People’s History" Group begins its third year in Santa Monica this September. Led by John Marciano, activist, writer and Profession Emeritus, SUNY. The topic is "Empire as a Way of Life" from the end of WWII through the US wars in Afghanistan, Iraq and elsewhere. (310) 393-4815. <johnmarciano@mach.com>.

Mondays

The Nation magazine

Discussion Group. Fourth Mondays. 7 PM. Borders Books, 6510 Canoga Ave., Canoga Park. (818) 227-0076.

Sundays

The Nation magazine

Discussion Group. Usually Third Sundays,call first. 2 PM. 4054 Coolidge Ave., Mar Vista, LA. (310) 391-1707.

Wednesdays

"Monthly Review"

Third Wednesdays. 7:30 PM. Yahoo Community Room, 2500 Broadway, Santa Monica. (310) 390-0306.

Films:

September 6

Outfest Wednesdays

American Cinematheque hosts Outfest Wednesdays with gay and lesbian programming. Alternative Wednesdays. 7 PM. Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. (323) 466-FILM. $9.

Progressive Videos

Last Thursdays. The Coastal Convergence Society hosts free video nights. Come meet local peace and justice neighbors for free food, video and discussion. You can bring your own video. Call for directions. 7 PM. Huntington Beach. (714) 964-2162. <ccshbca@aol.com>.

7 Dudley Cinema

Every couple of weeks, interesting films are shown at the 7 Dudley Cinema. 8 PM. 7 Dudley Cinema, Sponto Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave., Venice. (310) 306-7330.

Media:

Radio Listings for the Left

Internet radio schedule listings for the left. <www.zianet.com/insightanalytical/radio.htm>.

Spanish LGBT Media Training

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) announces the launch of a national campaign to train radio professionals. This is to provide support for the much-needed cultural change that will allow us to influence the way LGBT issues are discussed in Spanish-language media across the country. (323) 634-2025.

Mondays

Center on the Air

The Labor Community Strategy Center hosts a weekly radio show over KPFK, 90.7 FM. Eric Mann is the host. 4 PM

Mondays

McLuhan-Finnegans Wake Reading Club

Usually First Mondays 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. Venice Abbott Kinney Library, 501 S. Venice Blvd., Venice. (310) 306-7330 or (310) 821-1769. <www.jesgrew.org/wake/>.

Saturdays

Indy Media Center

Indy Media is a grassroots network of media makers and activists who are a growing influence with branches opening worldwide. For location and time, go to their website: <www.la.indymedia.org> and subscribe to the meeting invitations list via their "contacts" page. (213) 353-0033. <www.la.indymedia.org>.

Saturdays

Spanish News

Noticiero Pacifica is a progressive Spanish language newscast broadcast over KPFK FM 90.7 Saturdays at 4 PM. Produced by Carlos Quintanilla who tries to give the listeners the most relevant information they need. (818) 785-2711.

Sundays

Vegan Radio

"Go Vegan with Bob Linden." LA, Sundays, KTYM AM-1460. Also now broadcast in SF and via webcast archives and podcast. 1:30-2:30 PM. <www.goveganradio.com>.

"War Times"

A special edition of the "War Time"s (bilingual as always) including the wars in Iraq, Lebanon and the occupied territories will be available after 9/14/2006. They will mail bundles of $25 for a suggested donation of $10, free if you can’t afford that. Contributions are also appreciated. Checks to "War Times/Tiempo de Guerras," c/o P.O. Box 99096, Emeryville, CA 94662. <www.war-times.org>.

Articles on Less Energy

A call for articles, 500-2500 words, dealing realistically with our looming energy issues. Deadline for Address inquiries to <fitzdon@aol.com>. The publication ("Synthesis/ Regeneration: A Magazine of Green Social Thought") is a no-pay collective and can be viewed at <www.greens.org/s-r/>.

Music:

Music Events

There are a wide range of musical events going on during the summer at a variety of venues. Many events are free in outdoor parks around the Southland. For specifics, check the following websites and others: <www.culturela.org/events/festivalguide/08-Aug_06.pdf>, <www.valleycultural.org >, <www.laparks.org> and <www.madridtheatre.org>.

Backboners

10 AM to 1 PM. Santa Monica Farmers Market, Main & Ocean Park, Santa Monica. (310) 306-7330.

Suzy Williams and The Backboners

The Backboners, (Suzy Williams, Bill Burnett, Kahlil Sabbagh and Ginger Smith) perform their blend of jazz pop versions of Mamas & Papas type music. Check for the exact dates. Suzy also sings Jazz every third Sunday from 1-5 PM at the Moose Lodge, 1600 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, (310) 809-2118. And she often appears with Brad Kay, usually every Sunday 2-5 PM at the Unurban Café, 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. Also 10 AM - 1 PM at the Santa Monica Farmers Market, Main & Ocean Park. (310) 306-7330.

Plays:

Dates listed are usually the starting dates. Prices are usually the lowest ones. Some plays are only performed Thursdays thru Sundays.

September 1

"South Lake Garden"

The world premiere of Glenn Hopkins musical "South Lake Garden." Sept. 1& 8, Fridays. The Venice Mootney Dinner Theatre, 2508 S. Stoner Ave., West LA. (310) 478-7379. <www.mootney.org>.

"Thieves Carnival"

A production of the Jean Anouith play. By the Culver City Public Theatre during the day, Doctor Paul Carlson Memorial Park, Motor Ave at Braddock, Culver City. (310) 712-5482. <www.ccpt.org>.

"Anthony and Cleopatra"

Directed by Ellen Geer. Thru Sept. 24. 3 PM. Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. (310) 455-3723. $15. <lucy@lucypr.com>. <www.theatricum.com>.

"Love’s Labor Lost"

The Actors Gang presents Shakespeare’s "Love’s Labor Lost." Directed by Simon Abkarian. Thru Sept. 8. 8 PM. The Actors Gang, Ivy Substation, 9070 Venice Blvd., Culver City. (310) 838-4264. $25. <www.theactorsgang.com>.

"Omnium Gatherum"

Theatricum Botanicum offers food for thought with a new play by Teresa Rebeck and Alexandra Gersten-Vassilaros which was a 2004 Pulitzer finalist. About a dinner party where eight people confront the global implications of Sept. 11. Weekends thru October 7. 8 PM. Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., (310) 455-3723. $12. <www.theatricum.com>.

"Rumors"

A production of the Neil Simon comedy referred to as "farces of ridiculous consequences." Thru Sept. 3. 8 PM. Theater 20, Reuben Cordova Theater, 241 Moreno Drive, Beverly Hills. (310) 364-0535. $20.

"You Never Can Tell"

A production of the George Bernard Shaw play. A high comedy about romance and seaside dentistry. Weekends thru October 1. 8 PM Theatricum Botanicum, Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. $15. <www.theatricum.com>.

Casting Beat Poets

A production is looking for a few good men for a "venice beat poets play." Youngsters & young men, late 20’s thru late 30’s for the full casting of our show. Rehearsals are on weekends for what is a staged reading of a poetry reading. <bcpetrakos@yahoo.com>. (Posted 2006-08-25.)

"Soldado Razo"

Luis Valdez’ historic 1971 play; a story of a young man about to go to war in Vietnam during the 1960s. Sept. 1-3, 8-10 & 15-16. The last production in the old L.A. Theatre Center building before an extensive four million dollar renovation takes place. $12.50 or donation; no one turned away. The Museum and Theater Center, 514 S. Spring St., LA. Reservations: (213) 626-7600.

Political Actions:

Counter Recruitment

Palisadians for Peace conducts High School campus visits weekly now. Usually early morning, on site about 7AM. 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. 7 AM. (310) 573-1901. <ulisandra.paz@verizon.net>.

Peace Vigils:

We always cannot list the Peace Vigils became of space but we do put them on our Website and you can also check <www.peacevigils.com>.

ridays

Political Action: Echo Park Peace Vigil

Fridays. Larger gathering on Last Fridays. 7 PM. Echo Park Blvd. at Sunset.

Fridays

Political Action: Topanga Peace Vigil

Fridays. 4-5:30 PM. Topanga Canyon Blvd, just South of Old Topanga Canyon, Town Center, Topanga. (310) 455-9389.

Fridays

Political Action: Claremont Peace Vigil

Fridays. 4:30-5:30 PM. Indian Hill Blvd at Arrow Hwy, Claremont. (909) 624-0884.

Fridays

Political Action: Irvine Peace Vigil

Fridays. 4:30-6 PM. William Mason Park, University at Culver., Irvine.

Fridays

Political Action: Glendale Peace Vigil

Fridays. 5-7 PM. Broadway & Brand Blvd., Glendale (818) 242-4320

Fridays

Political Action: Granada Hills Peace Vigil

Fridays. 5-6:30 PM. Devonshire At Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills. <rxdiet1@verizon.net>.

Fridays

Political Action: Hollywood Peace Vigil

Fridays. 5-7 PM. Vista Theater, Hollywood Blvd., at Vermont.

Fridays

Political Action: San Pedro Peace Vigil

Fridays. Call to confirm. 5-7 PM. First and Gaffey, San Pedro. (310) 316-1567. <shaypar@yahoo.com>.

Fridays

Political Action: Atwater Peace Vigil

Fridays. 5:30-6:30 PM. Glendale at Glenfeliz, Atwater.

Fridays

Political Action: Burbank Peace Vigil

Fridays. 5:30-7:30 PM. Palm and San Fernando near the new AMC Theater, Burbank. Burbank Neighbors for Peace and Justice. (818) 842-5055. <Burbankpeace@Hotmail.com>.

Fridays

Political Action: East LA Peace Vigil

Fridays. A Raza Action Against the War Vigil. 5:30 PM. Corner Atlantic and Whittier, East LA. (818) 365-6534 or (323) 261-2286.

Fridays

Political Action: El Sereno Peace Vigil

Fridays. 5:30-7:30 PM. Eastern at Huntington Dr., El Sereno. (323) 257-1443.

Fridays

Political Action: Long Beach Peace Vigil

Friday. 6-9 PM. Long Beach Area Peace Network. Second & Nieto, Belmont Shores, Long Beach. (562) 433-7052 or (562) 866-7743. <www.lbapn.net>.

Fridays

Political Action: Riverside Peace Vigil

Fridays. 6-7 PM. Sponsored by the Riverside Area Peace and Justice Action. University & Iowa, Riverside, (909) 653-0743. <www.rapja.org>.

Fridays

Political Action: South Coast Peace Demo

Fridays. 6-7:30 PM. South Coast Plaza Entrance, Bristol at Anton, Costa Mesa. (949) 644-5956. Email. <quetzalcoatl38@aol.com>.

Fridays

Political Action: Valley Anti-War Vigil

Fridays. 6-7:30 PM. Laurel Canyon Blvd. at Ventura Blvd., Studio City. <www.neighborsforpeaceandjustice.org>.

Fridays

Political Action: Alhambra Peace Vigil

Fridays. 6:30-8:30 PM. Main Street at Garfield Ave., (at Edwards Stadium 14 Theater). (626) 289-3573. <sgvneighbors@yahoo.com>.

Fridays

Political Action: Mar Vista Peace Vigil

Fridays. 6:30-7:30 PM. Mar Vista Park, Corner of Palms and McLaughlin (310) 390-8141. <www.marvista4peace.8k.com>.

Fridays

Political Action: LGBT Antiwar Vigil

Fridays. The only Lesbian, Bay, Bi Transgender Antiwar Vigil. 7-8:30 PM. Corner of Santa Monica Blvd., and San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood. (818) 953-5096. <oawla@hotmail.com>.

Fridays

Political Action: West Hollywood Peace Vigil

Fridays. 7-8:30 PM. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood. (818) 953-5096.

Fridays

Political Action: West LA Peace Demonstration

Fridays. 8-10 PM. Sponsored by the Coalition for World Peace. Santa Monica Promenade, Santa Monica Blvd. and Third Street, Santa Monica. (323) 281-7322. <info@coalitionforworldpeace.org>. <www.CoalitionForWorldPeace.org>.

Fridays

Political Action: Pasadena Peace Vigil

Fridays. 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM. Call first: this may change soon. Sponsored by the Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church Social Justice Advocacy Group. Lake Ave. and Cordova, two blocks south of Colorado, Pasadena. <bonnie.blustein@worldnet.att.net>.

Saturdays

Political Action: Laguna Peace Event

Saturdays. 11 AM - 1 PM. Main Beach, Ocean Ave., and PCH, Laguna Beach. (949) 494-6349 or (909) 805-8795.

Saturdays

Political Action: Native American Violations

Saturdays. Protest against unearthing of Native American remains in Playa Vista. The Playa Vista company developing the Ballona Wetlands is breaking up an ancient burial ground. Noon to 5 PM. Loyola Marymount University Entrance, Ballona, one block north of Lincoln Blvd., and 83rd St., LA. (626) 339-6785.

Saturdays

Political Action: Bi-Lingual Spanish Vigil

Saturdays. 1:30-3 PM. Pico and Vermont, LA.

Saturdays

Political Action: Eagle Rock Peace Action

Saturdays. 4-6 PM. Sponsored by Neighbors for Peace and Justice. Eagle Rock Blvd. & Colorado, Eagle Rock. (323) 254-8204. <www.neighborsforpeaceandjustice.org>.

Saturdays

Political Action: S. Pasadena Peace Vigil.

Saturdays. 4-6 PM. Fair Oaks at Mission Blvd., South Pasadena (626) 441-1324. <ljkrausen@sbcglobal.net>.

Saturdays

Political Action: Fairfax Peace Vigil

Saturdays. 6-7:30 PM. Fairfax & Third St. near Farmer’s Market. (626) 683-9004.

Sundays

Political Action: Arlington West Project

Sundays. Until the United States pulls the troops out it ongoing wars. Thousands of people come to the pier every week and many are moved by seeing this mock cemetery with one cross set up for each American soldier killed in Iraq. Similar memorials are constructed in Santa Monica, Santa Barbara and across the nation. They need volunteers to help continue this project. Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica. (310) 838-8131. <sfsherrill@earthlink.net>. <www.veteransforpeace.org/Arlington_west_121003.htm>.

Sundays

Political Action: Fullerton Peace Rally

Sundays. Noon. Harbor Blvd at Chapman Ave., Fullerton. (714) 996-6858 or (714) 639-0565

Sundays

Political Action: Huntington Beach Peace Vigil

One Sunday monthly, contact them to confirm dates & details. An Arlington West action. 8 AM - 5 PM. Action at 6th & PCH just north of the pier, Huntington Beach. Setup meets at 7 AM at Mini U Storage Unit #F02, 7611 Talbert Ave. between Beach and Gothard, HB. 8 AM to 5 PM. (949) 859-6488.

Sundays

Political Action: Highland Park Peace Vigil

Sundays. 11 AM - 12:30 PM. Veterans Memorial, Corner of York and Figueroa, Highland Park. (323) 254-8204.

Sundays

Political Action: March and Peace Rally

Sundays. Venice Peace and Freedom Party. Weekly March and Rally for Peace and against Bush’s war, racial profiling and the erosion of civil liberties. With an "open-mic." Everyone welcome. 2 PM. Rose Ave. & the Venice Boardwalk. (310) 399-2215. <PFP@freevenice.org>.

Sundays

Political Action: Torrance Peace Vigil

Sundays. Noon to 2 PM. South Bay Greens. 2 PM to 2 PM. Hawthorne & Artesia Blvds. (91 Fwy. near the South Bay Galleria) Torrance. (310) 372-9505. <ppmcbride@earthlink.net>.

Wednesday

Political Action: Pacific Palisades Peace Vigil

Wednesdays. Palisadians for Peace. 5 PM to 6:30 PM. Sunset and Swarthmore, Pacific Palisades. (310) 454-3456 or (310) 454-8985. <pegasusmusic@adelphia.net>.

Wednesday

Political Action: Laguna Woods Peace Vigil

Wednesdays. Women in Black urges all women to dress in black and join in a silent peace vigil. 4:30-5:30 PM. NE corner of El Toro and Mouton, Laguna Woods. wiblagunawoods@yahoo.com>.

Wednesday

Political Action: Code Pink Vigil

Wednesdays. Code Pink Orange County Chapter, cosponsored by Orange County Veterans for Peace. 5-7 PM. Traffic Circle, Old Town Orange. (714) 956-5037. <kathy@codepinkoc.org>.

Wednesday

Political Action: Women in Black LA

Wednesdays. 8:30-9:30 PM. 8000 Sunset Blvd at Crescent Heights. <www.wib-la.org>.

Wednesdays

Political Action: Code Pink Vigil

Wednesdays. Dress in black with a touch of pink. 7 PM. Broadway & Long Beach Blvds., Long Beach. <codepink@peace.org>. <codepink4peace.org>.

Wednesdays

Political Action: West Covina Peace Vigil

Wednesdays. 7 PM-9 PM. Applebee’s Restaurant, Vincent at Lakes Drive, West Covina. (310) 968-5821.

Fridays

Political Action: NELA Critical Mass

Third Fridays. Critical Mass Bike Ride. Gather at 6:30 PM; leave by 7 PM. Highland Park Gold Line Station, 151 N. Ave. 57. (323) 225-4955. <harv@nelabikes.com>. <www.NELAbikes.com>; <www.cicle.org> for bike related news and blogs. (Added in 2006-09.)

Political Meetings:

Political Meeting: The World Can’t Wait

The World Can’t Wait! Group meetings every Sunday, to organize nationwide protest against the War in Iraq and the Bush regime. 1 PM. Peace Center, 8124 W. Third St., LA. (323) 462-4771. <la@worldcantwait.org>. <www.worldcantwait.org>.

Fridays

Political Meeting: Party for Socialism & Liberation

Fridays. Party for Socialism & Liberation. 7:30 PM. 1800 Argyle #400, LA. (323) 960-4345.

Mondays

Political Meeting: Peace Guides

Mondays. Peace Guides endeavors to educate students, parents, teachers and the community about the hidden implications of military service and to help bring about the demilitarization of schools. We offer prompt information on resources to men and women of draft age about military life. This provides guidance for dealing with recruiters and other aspects of war that threaten our economy and constitution. Contact them for meeting info: 11169 Braddock Dr., Culver City, CA 90230-4214. (310) 838-8513. <dynosaur@earthlink.net>.

Mondays

Political Meeting: Three Strikes

Mondays. Families to Amend California’s Three Strikes (FACTS). Help them amend Three Strikes to apply to violent felonies only. 7 PM. 4167 S. Normandie Ave., LA. (213) 746-4844.

Saturdays

Political Meeting: Clean Money Campaign

First Saturdays. The San Fernando Valley working group of the California Clean Money Campaign is working for full public funding of campaigns in California. Call for details. 10 AM. 9601 Corbin Ave., Northridge. (818) 903-4771.

Saturdays

Political Meeting: Alliance for Democracy

Last Saturdays. Alliance for Democracy: San Fernando Valley Chapter. 10:45 AM. 9743 Noble Ave., North Hills. (213) 680-1016 or (818) 360-3201.

Saturdays

Political Meeting: Cuba

First Saturdays unless another date is announced. LA Coalition in Solidarity with Cuba. 5-7 PM. 339 Descanso Dr. (near Sunset Blvd.) Echo Park. (213) 383-9283

Sundays

Political Meeting: Atheists United

Fourth Sundays. Mmonthly presentations on atheism and state-church separation with a variety of local & national speakers. And a social hour. 11 AM. Center for Inquiry-West, 4773 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. (866) GOD-LESS (463-5377).

Sundays

Political Meeting: The World Can’t Wait

Sundays. Building a movement to drive out the Bush regime. Sundays. 1 PM. Peace Center, 8124 W. Third St., LA. (323) 462-4771. <worldcantwait_la@yahoo.com>. <worldcantwait.org>.

Tuesdays

Political Meeting: Long Beach Peace Action

Tuesdays. Long Beach Peace Network. 6:30-8 PM. UUCLB, 5450 Atherton Street, Long Beach. (562) 433-7025 or (562) 498-3512.

Tuesdays

Political Meeting: ANSWER Coalition

Tuesdays. ANSWER Activist Coalition. They work on planning various political and anti-war actions. With political updates and discussions. 7 PM. ANSWER Office, 1800 Argyle Ave., #410, Hollywood. (323) 464-1636.

Tuesdays

Political Meeting: Counter Racism

Tuesdays. La Tierra es de Todos Coalition. $2 parking in student lot at Weingart Stadium. 7-10 PM. East Los Angeles College, 301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Bldg. F-7, Rm.101 (909) 319-9218.

Wednesdays

Political Meeting: Santa Barbara Progressives

First Wednesdays. The Santa Barbara Progressive Coalition. Franklin Neighborhood Community Center, 1136 E. Montecito St., Santa Barbara. (805) 963-7605. <jon@tablerockers.com>.

Wednesdays

Political Meeting: LA Coalition in Solidarity with Cuba

Every other Wednesday. 7 PM. Peace Center, 8124 W. Third St., LA. (213) 383-9283.

Thursdays

Political Meeting: ACLU Long Beach

One Thursday each month. ACLU Long Beach Chapter. Guest speakers. 7-9 PM. LA Dept of Health and Human Services, 2525 Grand Ave., Rm 290. (562) 856-5616.

Thursdays

Political Meeting: Peace & Freedom Party

One Thursday each month. LA County Central Committee of the Peace & Freedom Party. Discussion of candidates for the 2006 election and activities building up to it. Call first to check the details. 7 PM. 2617 S. Hauser Blvd., LA. (323) 759-9737. <www.peaceandfreedom.org>.

Thursdays

Thursdays. The International Socialist Organization (

ISO). Call for more information about topics, room locations and upcoming events. 7 PM. Downtown LA Senor Fish Restaurant, Alameda and First St. (626) 281-5112.

Thursdays

Political Meeting: Social Justice in Schools

First Thursdays. Glendale Education/Social Justice Advocates. Regarding various issues including getting balanced information to Glendale parents and students about the decision to join the military. Pacific Park Library Conf. Room, 501 S. Pacific Ave. (south of Colorado), Glendale. <gesja_email@yahoo.com>.

Thursdays

Political Meeting: Veterans for Peace

Third Thursdays. 7 PM. The Peace Center, 8124 W. Third St., LA.

Thursdays

Political Meeting: AWARE

Second & Fourth Thursdays. An entry-level activist group to help raise political consciousness via information and education. They work through such coalitions as Amnesty International, the ACLU, United for Peace & Justice and others. Check their Web site. 7:30-9 PM. Viento Y Aqua Gallery, 4007 E. Fourth St., Long Beach. (714) 357-5424. <aware@burntmail.com>. <www.friendster.com/user.php?uid•15540145>.

Thursdays

Political Meeting: Radical Women

Thursdays. Learn about current activities, and campaigns. 7:30 PM. Solidarity Hall, 2170 W. Washington Blvd., LA. (323) 732-6416.

 

Volunteering:

Amnesty Volunteers

Volunteers are responsible for important tasks including distribution of reports to the media, information gathering, helping to maintain country files and keeping local groups abreast of developments regarding human rights issues Amnesty is involved with. Write to Amnesty International, 1999 Overland Ave., Suite 111, LA, 90064. <aiusala@aiusa.org>. (310) 815-0450. <aiusala@aiusa.org>.

Food Not Bombs

Food Not Bombs (FNB) shares free vegan food with the homeless and all others in need as a protest against the growing effects of capitalism and military spending such as poverty, homelessness and environmental destruction. All FNB collectives need volunteers. For information on Food Not Bombs chapters in Southern California, <www.geocities.com/socalfnb>. Global directories are at <www.foodnotbombs.net/contacts.html> and the entry for "food not bombs chapters" at <www.infoshop.org/wiki> (an editable open source wiki). Send global monthly FNB group updates, newspaper reports, flyers, letters and any other publications to <info@fnbnews.org> for posting to <www.foodnotbombs.net>. Group updates can also be sent to <lists.riseup.net/www/info/fnbnetwork> and <menu@foodnotbombs.net>.

Saturdays

Volunteer Opportunity: Anaheim FNB

Saturdays. Besides volunteers, they need toiletries, clothes and eco-friendly cleaning/sanitizing products and access to a copying machine. 1 PM. La Palma Park, 1151 N. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim. (714) 526-3576. <foodnotbombsanaheim@gmail.com>.

Sundays

Volunteer Opportunity: San Clemente FNB

Sundays. Max Berg Plaza. 3 PM. (949) 481-5478 or (949) 270-7041 <brokenswingset@aol.com>.

Sundays

Volunteer Opportunity: Riverside FNB

Sundays. 12:30 PM. Fairmont Park, Riverside. <volunteer_fnbriverside@yahoo.com>. <www.riversidefnb.org>.

Sundays

Volunteer Opportunity: Pomona FNB

Sundays. They are looking for activist volunteers. 2:30 PM. Regent Co-Op house, 997 Bradford St., Pomona. (909) 469-5100 or (714) 310-4952.

Sundays

Volunteer Opportunity: Long Beach FNB

Sundays. Free, vegetarian food. 3:30 PM. Library Park, Pacific and Ocean Aves., Long Beach. (562) 434-1649 or(562) 308-1316 ext. 6605.

Sundays

Volunteer Opportunity: Santa Monica/Venice FNB

Sundays. We serve Hot Vegetarian food. "Food Swoop" at 4 PM in PalisadesPark, Santa Monica. On the Boardwalk in Venice Beach’s Free Speech Zone Dudley Hill Court, south of Rose Ave. at 5:30 PM. (310) 365-0985. <venicesantamonicafnb@fastmail.fm> or <cookin4peace@yahoo.com> or <nostrus@fastmail.fm>. <www.homestead.com/wetnostril>. (If the website is not functional in Opera or other browsers, try Internet Explorer.)

Sundays

Volunteer Opportunity: Downtown LA FNB

Sundays. Free Vegan Food. Eat with Food Not Bombs at Pershing Square. They also need volunteers to cook and serve food. 5:30 PM. Pershing Square Park, Fifth & Olive, Downtown LA. (213) 482-9726. <info@lafoodnotbombs.org>. <www.lafoodnotbombs.org>.

Volunteer Opportunity: Women’s Support Group

The Alexandria House, A House of Hospitality and a Neighborhood Center, conducts regular Thursday night sessions where women talk over self-esteem, family issues and personal goals. 6:30-8:30 PM. Alexandria House, 426 S. Alexandria Ave, LA. (213) 381-2649.

Community Service: Health Care Site

The Adult Industry Medical Health Foundation has a Web Site, developed by our friend Maggie Knowles. This is a part of an effort to help and protect, not only those in the adult film industry but many others. Check them out at <AIM-Med.org>.

Community Service: LA Animal Alliance

A new information service to help people help animals. <Info@LAAnimalAlliance.com>. <www.LAAnimalAlliance.com>.

Community Service: Share

A free non-profit agency with self-help and recovery resources for almost every problem. They connect up with thousands of free self-help groups in LA. (310) 305-8878.

Announcements:

Get Help: Activist Support Circle

Activist Support Circle, is a relaxed and supportive environment in which activists and the progressive movement in general can become stronger, more motivated and more optimistic. Sponsored by Jerry Rubin and the LA Alliance for Survival. Normally Last Wednesdays monthly. 6:30-9 PM. Friends Meeting Hall, 1440 Harvard St., Santa Monica. (310) 399-1000. <www.activistsupportcircle.org>.

Info: Anti-Draft Website

A new 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. <scott@draftresistance.org>. <www.draftresistance.org>.

Info: GI Rights

Hotline: (800) 394-9544. <www.girights.org>.

Info: Opt-Out

The Pentagon, 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. <www.leavemychildalone.org>.

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. <www.progressivesecretary.org>. (Their website is sometimes very difficult to reach- just keep trying it!)

Political Action: Urgent Action Network

Office of the Americas has an Urgent Action Network whose members call, fax, write or email others for emergency political actions. Office of The Americas, 8124 West Third Street Suite 202, Los Angeles, California 90048. (323) 852-9808. <OOA@igc.org>. <www.officeoftheamericas.org>.

Volunteer Opportunity: Vegan Help

You don’t have to be a bona fide computer geek, just computer-comfy enough to upload past programs onto the "Go Vegan Radio website. We will train you how to do it. (818) 623-6477. <Bob@GoVeganRadio.com>.

Progressive Community

Act. Act in Love & Spirit.

We can only cover a few items in this column so our local community takes precedence. If you’d like to see something covered here, submit a brief capsule before the usual calendar deadline. Or suggest a longer article to the editor.

Needing Support:

Tenants of Lincoln Place, Venice. 58 LP families were locked out of their residences in Dec. 2005 and the reprieve for the 50 families still remaining (down from 82) now ends in September 2006. <www.lincolnplace.net>. (Updated 2006-09.)

South Central Farmers. Demonstrations and resistance continue. <www.southcentralfarmers.com>. (Updated 2006-09.)

Sunset Hall, the "non-profit home for freethinking elders" has relocated in partnership with Bethany Towers to 1745 N. Gramercy Place, L.A., CA 90028. (323) 962-5277, <sunsethall@sunsethall.org>. <sunsethall.org>. (Updated 2006-07.)

The Southwest Museum. From Indymedia: "On July 1st, The Southwest Museum closed.... Friends of the Southwest Museum is concerned about the lack of a concrete plan and whether or not relocating parts of the museum to Griffith Park is necessarily the best scenario." According to the Autry National Center’s website (<www.autrynationalcenter.org/southwest/>), most of the collection will be moved to a new state-of-the-art home by 2009 with infrastructure improvements to the original site being completed by 2010 and that location reopened for a "new cultural use." Concerns remain as to the Museum’s status. (Updated 2006-09.)

Cop Watch LA. (562) 252-8501, <copwatchla@riseup.net> or <www.myspace.com/copwatchla>. (New in 2006-09.)

Peace & Freedom Party. The Party remains on the CA ballot despite some earlier statements to the contrary. And they have candidates on the ballot (<www.peaceandfreedom2006.org>). But they still need new registered Party members to secure their status. <alameda@peaceandfreedom.org> or <pfp@la-peaceandfreedom.org> (this email address may be temporarily or permanently bad). (Updated 2006-09.)

Latina Spoken Word documentary. Seeking womyn of color spoken word poets to submit two original pieces, under 3 minutes each in tape or mini DV format. Submit footage to: Smokin’ Mirrors Production, PO BOX 86222, Los Angeles, CA 90086 or <fran2k@pacbell.net>. Info: <thehumanwritesproject@gmail.com>. <www.smokinmirrors.net>. (New in 2006-08.)

Political prisoner Hugo Pinell. His parole hearing has been postponed to November 2006. Letters are still needed in his support. Parole board commissioners are interested in offers supporting his job training, employment including temporary work, assistance in writing a resume, help networking and job searching, a temporary or a permanent place to live, preferably in San Francisco or the Bay Area and monetary support (he’ll be released after 42 years with $200 gate money). Any of these will help him gain parole. One of the leaders of the "Black Movement" behind prison walls, he has served 42 years in prison, 34 in solitary confinement. More details on Hugo and the request for parole support letters are at his support website. <www.hugopinell.org>. (Updated 2006-09).

At the South Central Farm three young activist were brutalized and falsely arrested at the South Central Farmers eviction by both Security Guards and the LAPD. Martha Escudero charged with misdemeanor trespassing, resisting arrest and vandalism. Yolanda Carlin is charged with misdemeanor vandalism, trespassing and felony assault on an officer for allegedly throwing a milk crate. Christian Michael Tzintzun (16 years old) is facing felony vandalism charges. For more information or to talk to the defendants contact the Youth Justice Coalition at 323 235 4243 and freelanow@yahoo.com

Mumia Abu-Jamal. IMPORTANT NEWS: Despite the June 20 filing in the Third Circuit US Court of Appeals for review of several issues in Mumia’s earlier lower court trials (concerning constitutional rights, racism and judicial bias; no new status on this) and renewed international support for Mumia (or, as some are saying, because of it), the State of Pennsylvania recently filed its appeal seeking to reinstate the order to execute Mumia and PA Gov. Ed Rendell has pledged to sign the third warrant for Mumia’s execution. If this happens, unless the US Supreme Court intervenes (unlikely), Mumia will have only 90 days to live. A final decision is coming which could lead to Mumia’s execution or to a new trial and his freedom. <www.freemumia.com/update.html> and <www.mumia.org/freedom.now/>. (Updated 2006-09.)

Death Penalty. California’s execution chamber will remain shut down through the rest of this year. In an order signed April 27, U.S. District Judge Jeremy Fogel postponed the scheduled evidentiary hearing in death row inmate Michael Morales’ challenge to the state’s lethal injec