January 2015 Calendar

2014 Dec 31 – Wed

Frank & Jane Dorrel’s New Year’s Eve Party: 8p-1a. Music by Andy’s Living Room Band.
$15 covers venue, snacks, liquor, desserts. RSVP. UnUrban Coffee House, 3301 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica. Park free across the street behind the bank. 310.838.8131. <fdorrel@sbcglobal.net>.

Rock In The New Year With Resistance To Police Murder! Protest planned for New Year’s Eve gala at Grand Park, downtown. For details contact Stop Mass Incarceration Network, So Cal, 213-840-5348

January

Rain Barrel Give-away. Watch their website for new dates in January. Reservations fill up fast due to demand. <bpw.lacity.org/klab/rainbarrels>

Jan 1 – Thu

Occupy Venice is organizing a protest contingent for social and economic justice at the Rose Parade in Pasadena. For info contact httpss://www.facebook.com/OccupyVeniceCA

Jan 2 – Fri

730p sharp (doors open 7p), Topanga Peace Alliance film showing: “Money for Nothing.” Bring veg*n snack or non-alcoholic drink to share. Park under bldg. Topanga Library, 122 N Topanga Cyn Blvd. 310.795.1373.
<debbieinla@outlook.com>.
<topangapeacealliance.org>.

See Repeating Events for Details:
Topanga Peace Vigil: Fri 430-530p.
Costa Mesa Peace Vigil Fri 5-7p.

Jan 3 – Sat

Culmination of the Zapatista-called World Festival of Resistance and Rebellion Against Capitalism.

See Repeating Events for Details:
Tenants Rights: Sat 10a, W Hollywood.
AWARE-LA: 1st Sat 1-4p, Santa Monica.
Black Writers & Artists: 1st Sat 2-4p, LA.

Jan 4 – Sun

See Repeating Events for Details:
Arlington West Memorial: Sun sunrise-sundown, Santa Monica.
Occupy Fights Foreclosures: 2-6p, LA
RAC Food Program Distribution: Sun Noon-5p, LA.
People’s Potluck: Sun 8p “until the food is gone,” Venice.
OC Greens 1st Sun 2-3p general meeting; 3-4p county council, Irvine.
Vegan Toastmasters: 1st/3rd Sun 3p usually, check first, West LA.

Jan 5 – Mon

Delegation: Cuba- Education. Jan 05-15 Mon-Thu. 651.271.6558. <dixie_olmstead@yahoo.com>. <witnessforpeace.org>. Delegations may require an early registration and planning for international travel.

See Repeating Events for Details:
Fair Chance Project Food Distribution: Mon 10a-Noon, Inglewood.
LA CAN Housing Committee: 1030a, Civil Rights Committee: Mon 1p, LA.
Occupy Venice: Mon 8p.

Jan 6 – Tue

Protest the visit of “president” Enrique PeÒa-Nieto of Mexico to Congress and the White House. Demand the presentation of the disappeared and an end to the impunity of the death squads and police for killings. Mexican Consulate, 2401 W. Sixth St., L.A. at Parkview, across from MacArthur Park, Time TBD Info: Ruben Tapia, CoaliciÛn Latino Americana. (310) 713-0106

See Repeating Events for Details:
Vets’ Acting Workshop: Tue 7-10p, Culver City.
Nonfiction Writing Workshop: Tue 8p, Venice.
McLuhan-Finnegans Wake Reading Club: 1st Tue 6-8p, Marina Del Rey.
Military Families Speak Out: 1st Tue 7p, OC.
PFLAG EspaÒol-Pasadena: 1st Tue 730p, Pasadena.

Jan 7 – Wed

DFA-OC: 6:30p social, 7:15-9p meeting. Speakers on privatization of public education, CM City Council and a new OC focused UCLA Labor Center project. Clothing collections for the Santa Ana Catholic Worker. Karl Strauss Brewery, Metropointe Shopping Center, 901 S. Coast Dr, Costa Mesa. <dfaoc.comm@gmail.com> . <meetup.com/dfa-oc>; <ocprogressiveevents.info>.

Healthcare For All-SFV 7p: San Fernando Valley chapter. Improved Medicare (single-payer health care) for all Californians. Bernardi Community Ctr, 6514 Sylmar Ave, Van Nuys. 818.766.7318. <info@hca-sfv.org>. <facebook.com/hcasfv>.

See Repeating Events for Details:
Tenants Rights: Wed 7p, W Hollywood.

Jan 8 – Thu

elegation: Honduras- Honduran Families and Communities Under Threat- Learning from Indigenous Groups, Campesinos & Human Rights Defenders’s. Jan8-18 Thu- Sun. 920.421.2269. <wfpumw@witnessforpeace.org>. <witnessforpeace.org>. Delegations require early registration and planning for international travel.

How Climate Change Affects SoCal: 6:30-8:30p. Droughts, wildfires, and sea level rise. SoCal Peace & Justice, Eco-justice Committee. RSVP. St. Joseph Center, Mother Louis Room, 480 S. Batavia St, Orange. 714.633.8121.x7716.<mperales@csjorange.org>.

Health Care for All- LA, 7p, Peace Center 3916 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City 90230 http://www.healthcareforall.org.

Conscientious Projector Films: 7p, Pasadena. “Easy Like Water” Armory Center for the Arts, 145 N Raymond Ave. 310.782.4738, 626.792.4941. <conscientiousprojector.wordpress.com>

See Repeating Events for Details:
Clutter 12-Step: Thu 10-1130a, Silverlake.
Onionaires chorale rehearsal: Thu 715p, North Hills.
Sociedad de Escritores y Poetas Latinoamericanos: Jueves (Thu) 730p, Glendale.
Downtown Art Walk: 2nd Thu 6-9p approx. peak hours, LA.
Healthcare for All: 2nd Thu 7-9p, Culver City.
PFLAG-Silverlake: 2nd Thu 730p, Silverlake.

Jan 9 – Fri

“Pay to Play” Screening: 530-7p. Getting money out of our elections. Money out Voters in. Chula Vista Public Library, S Bay Branch, 389 Orange Ave, Chula Vista.

Long Distance Revolutionary: A Journey with Mumia Abu-Jamal, Screening: 630-10p. 630p doors open/food served, 7p screening. Followed by a discussion. KPFK LSB Outreach Committee Screening. Donation. Echo Park Film Center, 1200 N. Alvarado St at Sunset, LA. 818.985.2711. <kpfk.org>.

See Repeating Events for Details:
Topanga Peace Vigil: Fri 430-530p.
Costa Mesa Peace Vigil Fri 5-7p.

Jan 10 – Sat

Delegation: Colombia- Learning from Afro-Colombian & Indigenous Struggles for Economic Justice & Land Rights. Jan 10-20 Sat-Tue. 920.421.2269. <wfpumw@witnessforpeace.org>. <witnessforpeace.org>. Delegations require early registration and planning for international travel.

Jenny Lens: Punk Pioneer
2-4p, Central Library, 5th & Flower
Jenny Lens, MFA, LA native and one of the 1st photographers to chronicle the punk rock scene of NY, LA and London, presents her most beloved and popular photos from her book “Punk Pioneers” and discusses being a woman in the male-dominated field of rock photography.

Socialist Party Monthly Meeting – Discuss and plan local actions, activities, coalition work and events.
When: 2-5 p.m.
Where: 2617 Hauser Blvd, Los Angeles 90016
Contact: Lynn Lomibao @ llomibao@gmail.com

Interview of author-groupie Pamela Des Barres: 4p, MESS (Media Ecology Soul Salon 2nd Sat), Free. Unurban Cafe, 3301 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica. 310.306.7330. <pfsuzy@aol.com>. <laughtears.com>.

Screening new edition of”What I’ve Learned About U.S. Foreign Policy: The War Against The Third World”: 7p. Free, dessert & coffee included. Peace Center, 3916 S. Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City. 310.838.8131. <fdorrel@addictedtowar.com>.

See Repeating Events for Details:
Tenants Rights: Sat 10a (also Wed 7p), W Hollywood.
OC Peace Coalition: 2nd Sat, 10a-Noon, Irvine.
Fair Chance Project/Free Legal Clinic: usually 2nd Sat 10a-330p, Inglewood.
Americans United for Separation of Church & State: 2nd Sat 130p, Irvine. MESS (Media Ecology Soul Salon) Interviews: 2nd Sat 4-6p, Santa Monica.
Long Beach Art Walk: 2nd Sat 4-10p.
Pomona Art Walk: 2nd Sat 6-9p peak hours.

Jan 11 – Sun

Ecovillage Tour: 1030a-1p. History, context, accomplishments, pitfalls, transitions, plans & visions. See website for other dates and unscheduled tours by appt. $10 sliding scale (ask for lunch info). RSVP required. LA EcoVillage, 117 Bimini Place, LA. 213.738.1254. <crsp@igc.org>. <laecovillage.org>.

Close Guantanamo Action: tentatively 12n-6p. Many details still TBD: contact them. Probably in Santa Monica. 213.748.1643. <icujp@pacbell.net>. <icujp.org>.

Jan 12 – Mon

7p, FSP reports on battle over public housing plus the need for civilian control over the police. Dinner, with vegetarian options, 6:30p, $8 donation. Solidarity Hall, 2122 W. Jefferson Blvd,

See Repeating Events for Details:
Fair Chance Project Food Distribution: Mon 10a-Noon, Inglewood.
LA CAN Housing Committee: Mon 1030a, LA.
LA CAN Civil Rights Committee: Mon 1p, LA.
Occupy Venice: Mon 8p.

Jan 13 – Tue

7p, Zocalo Public Square: What Is the California Dream Now? with Joe Mathews
http://www.Zocalopublicsquare.org, Grand Central Market, 317 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA

Culture Crash: The Killing of the Creative Class, 7:15-9p
Central Library, 5th & Flower, Mark Taper Auditorium
FREE/ Reservations recommended
For more information and FREE reservations, please visit http://www.lfla.org/aloud or call 213.292.6254.
Panel Discussion with Scott Timberg, Barbara Bestor and John McCrea
Moderated by Sasha Anawalt, Director, USC Annenberg Arts Journalism Program
Scott Timberg’s book, Culture Crash: The Killing of the Creative Class, examines the roots of a creative crisis that has put booksellers, indie musicians, architects and graphic designers out of work and struggling to afford healthcare, housing and education for their kids. This panel of thinkers and doers examines this issue and what we can do to change course.

See Repeating Events for Details:
Vets’ Acting Workshop: Tue 7-10p, Culver City.
Nonfiction Writing Workshop: Tue 8p, Venice.
Pueblo Del Rio Tenants: 2nd Tue 530pm, LA.
Revolution Books bookstore volunteers meeting: 2nd/4th Tue 7p, LA.
Build a Movement for Social Justice: 2nd/4th Tue 7-9p, San Diego.

Jan 14 – Wed

(Untitled) film marathon, 11:30a-11:30p, Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd. LA 90024 (310) 443-7000 info@hammer.ucla.edu

(Untitled) film marathon is a 12-hour marathon of films about power, gender, desire, repression, diversity, art, society, culture, and identity. Screenings of documentaries, features, and short films that explore related themes.

11:30a: Born This Way, 82min, Dir. Shaun Kadlec and Deb Tullmann
1p: JaurËs, 83min., Dir. Vincent Dieurtre
3p: Ma Vie en Rose, 89min. Dir. Alain Berliner
5p: Lovepuzzle, 20min., Dir. Carlos Marques da Cruz, Flaming Creatures, 43min., Dir. Jack Smith, One Day Pina Asked, 57min., Dir. Chantal Akerman
7:30p: Women Without Men, 95min., Dir. Shirin Neshat and Shoja Azari
9:30p: What Now? Remind Me, 164min., Dir. Joaquim Pinto

Change-Links Check-in/Production Planning: usually 2nd Wed 730-9p, Culver City. Jan 14, Feb 11. Peace Center, 3916 S Sepulveda Blvd (between Venice & Washington Place. Dial “22” for entry.

See Repeating Events for Details:
Tenants Rights: Wed 7p, W Hollywood.
UN Women 2nd Wed 645-9p, W Hollywood.
Singer Suzy Williams: 2nd Wed 7-10p, Venice.

Jan 15 – Thu

Smart Money Rules: 7p. “Instructor Marie Deary is a former KPFK LSB member who offers financial counseling to financially distressed people including homeowners of color. 562.427.8877. <marie@wealthmanagementlb.com>.

KPFK LSB Outreach Committee: 7-9p. Radio Station KPFK, 3729 Cahuenga Blvd West, N Hollywood. 818.985.2711. <kpfk.org>.

See Repeating Events for Details:
Clutter 12-Step: Thu 10-1130a, Silverlake.
Onionaires chorale rehearsal: Thu 715p, North Hills.
Sociedad de Escritores y Poetas Latinoamericanos: Jueves (Thu) 730p, Glendale.
Team Food & Garden: 1st/3rd Thu 1030 a, LA.
Bob Avakian Live: 1st /3rd Thu 730p, LA.
SFV Atheists Utd: 3rd Thu 645p dinner/socializing; 715p discussion, North Hills.
Peace & Freedom Party: 3rd Thu 7p, LA.
Peace & Justice Teach-In: 3rd Thu 7p, Whittier.
PFLAG EspaÒol-East LA: 3rd Thu 730p.
Fightin Words: 3rd Thu 8-11p, Inglewood.

Jan 16 – Fri

Tech Unemployment & the New Economic Order: 730p. Paid *not* to work? Able to pursue labors of love in an economy designed to bring out the best in humanity? An economy that is restorative and steady state for life on the planet? A provocative talk and dialog. Dr. Richard Gilbert. Optional donations accepted, refreshments for small donation. LA EcoVillage, 117 Bimini Pl, LA. 213.738.1254. <crsp@igc.org>.

See Repeating Events for Details:
Topanga Peace Vigil: Fri 430-530p.
Costa Mesa Peace Vigil Fri 5-7p.
PFLAG EspaÒol-San Fernando Valley: 3rd Fri 7p, Panorama City.

Jan 17 – Sat

“Make Climate Magic Happen” Conference: Jan 17-18. “We have the power to restore the climate by coming together to go ‘all in’ to make magic happen with Congress!” $60. Brea Congregational Church, 300 E Imperial Hwy, Brea. <lionhouse75@gmail.com>. <citizensclimatelobby.org>, search for “regional conferences”, click on “CCL regional conferences.”

Escuelita Aztl·n: 830a-1p. Topic: Two Spirited People. Class 830-12n followed by Somos Raza meeting. EAZ Graduation & Camp Aztl·n take place in June. Bread & Salt, 1955 Julian Ave, San Diego. 619.923.3685. <info@somosraza.org>. <https://somosraza.org/wp/>, click on “community work” then on “Escuelita Aztl·n.”

See Repeating Events for Details:
Tenants Rights: Sat 10a (also Wed 7p), W Hollywood.
Intl. Black Writers & Artists: 3rd Sat 1-5p, Pasadena.

Jan 18 – Sun

Natl Day of Peaceful Protest: 1030a. A call to action to demonstrate that #blacklivesmatter. Blacks & others in every city of the US will hold marches, rallies and/or “die-ins” at their local City Hall building at 130p EST (1030a PST). Make a powerful statement of protest & solidarity! Follow or post at <twitter.com>, #wefighttobreathe .

Subversive Cinema: 7p. Experimental film, political activist cinema, lit/art/music flix, avant garde documentary w/fiery discussion. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd, Venice. 310.306.7330. <pfsuzy@aol.com>. <laughtears.com>.

See Repeating Events for Details:
Arlington West Memorial: Sun sunrise-sundown, Santa Monica.
Occupy Fights Foreclosures: Sun 2-6p, LA.
RAC Food Program Distribution: Sun Noon-5p, LA.
People’s Potluck: Sun 8p “until the food is gone,” Venice.
Vegan Toastmasters: 1st/3rd Sun 3p usually, check first, West LA.
LA CafÈ Plays: 3rd Sun 730p,9p, Santa Monica.

Jan 19 – Mon

Martin Luther King Coalition Justice, Peace and Jobs people’s contingent in the MLK Day “Kingdom Day” Parade in Los Angeles. All committed to the cause are welcome. 10A, ML King Jr. Blvd. & Figueroa. For more information, call co-chairs Kwazi Nkrumah 213-400-9155 or Julie Levine 310-455-9389, or check online or facebook for the Martin Luther King Coalition of Greater Los Angeles. This is the LA action of the national “Four Mile March” call for action against the epidemic of racial profiling and police violence.
Four Mile March San Diego: 4p. City Heights/Weingart Library and Performance Annex, 3795 Fairmount Ave, SD to
Malcolm X Library. #4MILEMARCH #BLACKLIVESMATTER
<4milemarch@gmail.com>. <facebook.com/events/1497377760551694>.

Multicultural Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 12n. Family event, outdoor cultural arts & craft vendors marketplace, One World CafÈ vegetarian food. Free. WorldBeat Cultural Center, Balboa Park, 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego. 619.230.1190. <info@worldbeatcenter.org>. Info & registration: <worldbeatculturalcenter.memberlodge.com/event-1793136>.

Jan 20 – Tue

America Under Surveillance 7:30p. Hammer Forum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd. LA 90024 (310) 443-7000 info@hammer.ucla.edu

Julia Angwin is an award-winning investigative journalist and author of Dragnet Nation: A Quest for Privacy, Security and Freedom in a World of Relentless Surveillance. From 2000 to 2013, she was a reporter at the Wall Street Journal, where she led an investigative team that was a finalist for a Pulitzer Prize and won a Gerald Loeb Award. Investigative journalist James Bamford is the author of three books on the NSA, most recently The Shadow Factory: The Ultra-Secret N.S.A. from 9/11 to the Eavesdropping on America. He spent several days in Moscow with Edward Snowden which he wrote about in Wired. MC: Ian Masters.

KPFK Finance Committee: 730-10p. Radio Station KPFK, 3729 Cahuenga Blvd. West, N Hollywood. 818.985.2711. <kpfk.org>.

See Repeating Events for Details:
Vets Acting Wkshp: Tue 7-10p, Culver City.
Nonfiction Writing Workshop: Tue 8p, Venice.
Rising Start Toastmasters: 3rd Tue 6p, Burbank.

Jan 21 – Wed

Lessons In Succession Planning For Non-profits
11a-1p, Joan Palevsky Center, 281 S. Figueroa St
sponsored by So Cal Assoc for Non-Profit Housing https://scanph.memberlodge.org/event-1809576

Davis (Employment & Labor Law), Haight Brown and Bonesteel LLP, Matt Kamin, Envision Consulting, LLC and Ted Handel (moderator), Haight Brown and Bonesteel LLP

Who We Be: Race and Image at the Twilight of the Obama Era, 7:15-9p, Central Library, 5th & Flower, Mark Taper Auditorium
Jeff Chang and Justin Simien In conversation with journalist Erin Aubry Kaplan
FREE/ Reservations recommended. For more information and FREE reservations, please visit http://www.lfla.org/aloud or call 213.292.6254.
In the waning days of the Obama era, artists and young people are shaping our discussion about race through activism, social media, film, and art. Author Jeff Chang’s newest book Who We Be: The Colorization of America remixes comic strips and contemporary art, campus protests and corporate marketing for a fresh look at America’s racial divide. Director Justin Simien’s Dear White People taps the unease of “post-racial” hype among college students of color

See Repeating Events for Details:
Tenants Rights: Wed 7p, W Hollywood.
Meditations On Media discussion (MOM): 3rd Wed 7-10p, Venice.
PFLAG-Westwood: 3rd Wed 730p, Westwood.

Jan 22 – Thu

Eyewitness Report from Ireland’s Battle for Abortion Rights: 7p. 630p, hearty winter supper, w/vegetarian option for $8 donation. Radical Women, Solidarity Hall, 2122 W. Jefferson Blvd, LA. 323.732.6416. <radicalwomenla@earthlink.net>. <radicalwomen.org>.

Jan 23 – Fri

Delegation: Cuba- Built to Last- An Exploration of Sustainability in Cuba. Jan 23 – Feb 02 Fri-Mon . 401.268.9810. <wfpne@witnessforpeace.org>. <witnessforpeace.org>. Delegations require early registration and planning for international travel.

See Repeating Events for Details:
Topanga Peace Vigil: Fri 430-530p.
Costa Mesa Peace Vigil Fri 5-7p.
Center for Inquiry Dinners: 4th Fri (NOT 5th Fri) 630p dinner, 730p discussion/social. West LA.

Jan 24 – Sat

Green Party of CA General Assembly: Jan 24-25. The GA is the primary decision-making body of the GPCA consisting of delegates from each active county organization. $50. Monterey College of Law in Seaside, Monterey County. 916.448.3437. <gpca@cagreens.org>. <cagreens.org>.

OC Homeless Count: 430a-9a (early!). Every two years, the County of Orange & its non-profit partners conduct a single day count of sheltered & unsheltered homeless population. This helps preserve over $16 million in annual federal funding for homeless programs & services and also serves to leverage additional funding from government & private sources for homeless services. 1500 volunteers are needed throughout Orange County. <pointintimeoc.org>.

Bikesan@’s Love Your Hood Ride: 12n-5p. Cycling, community, art & knowledge. Details TBD. Ends at new park next to Home Depot on Foothill. Followed by art walk & goodies for everyone whether riders or not. NE San Fernendo Valley. Bikesan@s del Valle Bike Co-op. <facebook.com/events/1547213225491601>.

“Addicted to War” Book Signing with Joel Andreas: 7p. Updated 2015 edition. Special guests Blase & Theresa Bonpane. Hosted by Frank Dorrel. Music by Andy Manoff’s Band. Dessert served. Free, RSVP. The Peace Center, 3916 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City. 310.838.8131. <fdorrel@addictedtowar.com>.

See Repeating Events for Details:
Tenants Rights: Sat 10a (also Wed 7p), W Hollywood.

Jan 25 – Sun

Delegation: Honduras- Democracy One Year after the Elections, Insecurity and Migration. Jan 25 – Feb 2 Sun-Mon. $950. Alliance for Global Justice. Application or info: <chuck@afgj.org>. Delegations require early registration and planning for international travel.

PCRM Leadership Summit: 830a-3p. Get to know PCRM staff, learn all about their lifesaving work & meet other members who share your dedication to creating a better future for animals and people. (Ask about event cost.) Hotel MdR, 13480 Maxella Ave, Marina del Rey. 202.717.8662. <pcrm.org/leadership>.

Change-Links Distribution/Planning Meeting IS CANCELLED. *NEXT MEETING WILL BE FEB.1ST.

KPFK Local Station Board and delegates meeting. 1-4p
Peace Center, 3916 S Sepulveda, Culver City CA 90232
The delegates are the elected representatives of KPFK’s listener-sponsors and paid or unpaid staff, who sit as the LSB. The delegates will elect 3 listener and 1 staff Director to the Pacifica National Board for a 1-year term, and the LSB will elect its officers. The public can attend and there is time for public comment before each vote.

Venice Film Fest: 7p. Local films, cinema history, rare footage, live music. Program details on website. Free, donations appreciated. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd, Venice. 310.306.7330. <pfsuzy@aol.com>. <laughtears.com>.

Jan 26 – Mon

Jessica Wethington McLean on “Bringing Back Broadway”, 7-8p Central Library, 5th & Flower, Mark Taper Auditorium
Have you noticed all the changes on Broadway? Jessica W. McLean, Exec. Dir. of Bringing Back Broadway for City Councilmember Jose Huizar, will give a presentation on new developments happening on Broadway

Jan 27 – Tue

Volunteer Deadline for No More Deaths 2015-03
<https://forms.nomoredeaths.org/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities-spring/>
For several years, No More Deaths has conducted a spring volunteer program (SVP) during March. SVP volunteers spend a week in the desert providing direct humanitarian aid. Volunteers must apply as a group and submit a deposit of $50 per member. Please contact the volunteer coordinator with any questions. (520) 307-7379

Endangered Languages: The Mother Tongue Revival, 7:30p

Languages are disappearing at an alarming rate: nearly half the 6,000 languages on earth will go extinct over the next 50 years due to globalization. This multimedia evening presents local endangered language communities-Aztec, Hawaiian, Welsh, and more-for an evening of multilingual poetry, film, and song, including excerpts from the new PBS documentary Language Matters with Bob Holman, a film by David Grubin. Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd. LA 90024 (310) 443-7000 info@hammer.ucla.edu

See Repeating Events for Details:
Vets’ Acting Workshop: Tue 7-10p, Culver City.
Nonfiction Writing Workshop: Tue 8p, Venice.
Revolution Books bookstore volunteers meeting: 2nd/4th Tue 7p, LA.
Build a Movement for Social Justice: 2nd/4th Tue 7-9p, San Diego.
OC Code Pink Vigil: 4th Tue 530-7p, Orange.

Jan 28 – Wed

Guant·namo Diary, 7:15-9p
Central Library, 5th & Flower, Mark Taper Auditorium FREE/ Reservations recommended For info and FREE reservations, please visit http://www.lfla.org/aloud or call 213.292.6254.
Larry Siems and Nancy Hollander in conversation with Erwin Chemerinsky, Distinguished Professor of Law, UC Irvine
Though never charged with a crime, Mohamedou Ould Slahi has been imprisoned at the Guant·namo Bay detention camp since 2002. His deeply personal diary-an unprecedented publishing event as the first ever book published by a still-imprisoned detainee-is a terrifying (and darkly humorous) chronicle of a vivid miscarriage of justice. To discuss the book and the case, longtime human rights activist and editor of Slahi’s book, Larry Siems, joins Slahi’s lawyer, Nancy Hollander, whose practice is devoted to criminal cases (including that of Chelsea E. Manning) involving national security issues.

See Repeating Events for Details:
Tenants Rights: Wed 7p, W Hollywood.
Senior Patriots for Peace Vigil: Last Wed 5-630p, Seal Beach.
Activist Support Circle: Last Wed 630p, Santa Monica.

Jan 29 – Thu

Jan 30 – Fri

See Repeating Events for Details:
Topanga Peace Vigil: Fri 430-530p.
Costa Mesa Peace Vigil Fri 5-7p.
Hunger Action LA: Last Fri 10a-12n, LA.

Jan 31 – Sat

Escuelita Aztl·n: 830a-1p. Topic: La Frontera. Class 830-12n followed by Somos Raza meeting. EAZ Graduation & Camp Aztl·n take place in June. Bread & Salt, 1955 Julian Ave, San Diego. 619.923.3685. <info@somosraza.org>. <https://somosraza.org/wp/>, click on “community work” then on “Escuelita Aztl·n.”
See Repeating Events for Details:
Tenants Rights: Sat 10a (also Wed 7p), W Hollywood.
Move to Amend: Last Sat 1-3p, LA.

Repeating Events:

It’s best to verify time & location for all ongoing events- let us know of any changes! Be sure to check during the holidays as the usual dates may change.

Mondays (Jan 5,12,19,26):
Fair Chance Project Food Distribution: Mon 10a-Noon, Inglewood. Fresh veggies, cereals, chips, healthy drinks & legal advice from liberated lifers. Free. Chucho’s Justice Center, 1137 E Redondo Blvd. 323.235.4243. <kruti222 (at) yahoo (dot) com>.

LA CAN Housing Committee: Mon 1030a, LA. LA Community Action Network, 838 E 6th St. 213.228.0024. <cangress.org>. Civil Rights Committee: Mon 1p, LA. LA Community Action Network, 838 E 6th St. 213.228.0024. <cangress.org>.

Occupy Venice: Mon 8p. General Assembly. Beyond Baroque, upstairs, 681 Venice Blvd, Venice. <facebook.com/occupyveniceca>, <twitter.com/occupyvenice>.

DOCUMENTAL: 2nd Mon 6-10p, Santa Monica. Skip Jan, return Feb 9. Feb: folk music films. Free. Unurban Cafe, 3301 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica. 310.306.7330. <laughtears.com>.

Topanga Peace Alliance General Meeting: Usually 3rd Mon, Topanga. Ask for time/location. 310.795.1373. <debbieinla@outlook.com>. <topangapeacealliance.org>.

Tuesdays (Jan 6,13,20,27):
Vets’ Acting Workshop: Tue 7-10p, Culver City. Heal/grow/learn w/drama therapy. Donation. Veterans Project. Also community theater &c. 3916 Sepulveda. 310.842.8794. <roy@theveteransproject.org>.

Nonfiction Writing Workshop: Tue 8p, Venice. Creative non-fiction, memoir, prose. Other writing/media/performance workshops. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd. 310.822.3006. <beyondbaroque@aol.com>. <beyondbaroque.org>.

McLuhan-Finnegans Wake Reading Club: 1st Tue 6-8p, Marina Del Rey. Jan 6, Feb 3. Marina Del Rey Library, 4533 Admirality Way, MDR. <laughtears.com>.

Military Families Speak Out: 1st Tue 7p, OC. Jan 6. Feb 3. MFSO Orange County Chapter. Ask for location. 562.833.8035. <mfsooc@earthlink.net>. <mfso.org>.

PFLAG EspaÒol-Pasadena: 1st Tue 730p, Pasadena. Jan 6, Feb 3. Parents/Families/Friends of Lesbians & Gays. Neighborhood UU Church, 301 N Orange Grove Blvd. <pasadena@pflagsocalespanol.org>. <pflagla.org>.

Pueblo Del Rio Tenants: 2nd Tue 530pm, LA. Jan 14, Feb 10. James Slauson Park Rec Center, 5306 S Compton Ave at 53rd. 213.228.0024. <cangress.org>.

Revolution Books bookstore volunteers meeting: 2nd/4th Tue 7p, LA. Jan 13,27, Feb 10,24. YOUR effort, & ideas needed. Revolution Books, 5726 Hollywood Blvd. 323.463.3500.

Build a Movement for Social Justice: 2nd/4th Tue 7-9p, San Diego. Jan 13,27, Feb 10,24. Activist SD & United Against Police Terror SD. Activist Center, 4246 Wightman, City Heights, SD. 619.283.1100.

Rising Start Toastmasters: 3rd Tue 6p, Burbank. Jan 20, Feb 17. Community Room, Burbank Police Station, 200 N. 3rd St. 818.846.8318. <damondray@yahoo.com>. <meetup.com/risingstartoastmaster>. More groups at <toastmasters.org>, click on find.

OC Code Pink Vigil: 4th Tue 530-7p, Orange. Jan 27, Feb 24. Plaza Square Park, Old Towne Orange Traffic Circle @ Glassell/Chapman.

Wednesdays (Jan 7,14,21,28):
Tenants Rights: Wed 7p, W Hollywood. (Also Sat 10a.) Coalition for Economic Survival. Volunteers needed. Plummer Park Community Center, 7377 Santa Monica Blvd, W Hollywood. 213.252.4411. <contactces@earthlink.net>. <cesinaction.org>.

DFA-OC: usually 1st Wed 630p social, 715-9p meeting, Costa Mesa. Jan 7, Feb 4: Karl Strauss Brewery, Metropointe Shopping Center, 901 S. Coast Dr. <dfaoc.comm@gmail.com> . <meetup.com/dfa-oc>; <ocprogressiveevents.info>.
Healthcare For All: 1st Wed 7p, Van Nuys. San Fernando Valley chapter. Improved Medicare (single-payer health care) for all Californians. Bernardi Community Ctr, 6514 Sylmar Ave. 818.766.7318. <info@hca-sfv.org>. <healthcareforall.org> (click on “local chapters”), <facebook.com/hcasfv>.

UN Women 2nd Wed 645-9p, W Hollywood. LA Chapter. Natl. Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), 543 N. Fairfax. 323.651.2080. <la@unwomen-usnc.org>, <chillman@la.unwomen-usnc.org>. <unwomen-usnc.org/greaterla#>.

Singer Suzy Williams: 2nd Wed 7-10p, Venice. Jan 14, Feb 11. Free. Dannys, 23 Windward Ave. 310.450.6052. <laughtears.com>.

Change-Links Check-in/Production Planning: usually 2nd Wed 730-9p, Culver City. Peace Ctr, 3916 S Sepulveda Bl (between Venice & Washington Pl. Dial “22”.

Meditations On Media discussion (MOM): 3rd Wed 7-10p, Venice. Free. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Bl. 310.822.3006<laughtears.com>

PFLAG-Westwood: 3rd Wed 730p, Westwood. Parents/Families/Friends of Lesbians & Gays. Westwood United Methodist Church, 10497 Wilshire Blvd. <pflagLA.org>.

Senior Patriots for Peace Vigil: Last Wed 5-630p, Seal Beach. Leisure World, large world globe, Seal Beach Blvd & Golden Rain Rd (near I-405). 562.430.7509

Activist Support Circle: Last Wed 630p, Santa Monica. speakers/programs. Friends Meeting Hall, 1440 Harvard St. 310.399.1000. <activistsupportcircle@earthlink.net>, <activistsupportcircle.org>.

Thursdays (Jan 1,8,15,22,29):
Clutter 12-Step: Thu 10-1130a, Silverlake. Clutterers Anonymous (CLA). Face-to-face, phone, other locations. CafÈ Tropical , 2900 Sunset Blvd. 866.402.6685, 310.281.6064, 323.281.2243. <clutterersanonymous.net>.

Onionaires chorale rehearsal: Thu 715p, North Hills. Sepulveda UU Society (aka The Onion), 9550 Haskell Ave. 818.894.9251.

Sociedad de Escritores y Poetas Latinoamericanos: Jueves (Thu) 730p, Glendale. McDonald’s, 500 N Central Ave. 213.230.4868. <bohemia2000@webtv.net>. <poesiasymas.com>.

Peace & Justice Films: Usually 1st Thu 7p, Whittier. Skip Jan, resume Feb 5. Whittier Area P&J Coalition. St. Matthias Episcopal Church, 7056 Washington Ave. 562.587.6270, 562.233.8579. <whittierpeace.org>.

Team Food & Garden: 1st/3rd Thu 1030 a, LA. Jan 1,15, Feb 5,19. LA Community Action Network, 838 E 6th St. 213.228.0024. <cangress.org>.

Bob Avakian Live: 1st /3rd Thu 730p, LA. Jan 1,15, Feb 5,19. Revolution Books, 5726 Hollywood Blvd. 323-463-3500. <revcom.us/revbooks>.

Downtown Art Walk: 2nd Thu 6-9p approx. peak hours, LA. Jan 8, Feb 12. Spring & Main Sts, between 2nd & 9th. 213.624.6212. <downtownartwalk.org>.

Healthcare for All: 2nd Thu 7-9p, Culver City. Single payer Medicare. LA Chapter. Peace Center, 3916 S Sepulveda Blvd. Light refreshments. Free. Park & enter @ bldg rear. 310.459.9763. <healthcareforall.org>. <healthcareforall.la@gmail.org>.

Conscientious Projector Films: 2nd Thu 7p, Pasadena. Armory Center for the Arts, 145 N Raymond Ave. 310.782.4738, 626.792.4941. <conscientiousprojector.wordpress.com>, <facebook.com/group.php?gid=53883487201>.

PFLAG-Silverlake: 2nd Thu 730p, Silverlake. Parents/Families/Friends of Lesbians & Gays. Metropolitan Community Church, 4953 Franklin Ave. <silverlake@pflagla.org.org>. <pflagLA.org>.

SFV Atheists United: usually 3rd Thu 645p dinner/socializing; 715p discussion, North Hills. Ongoing topic: Outside religion, is there an actual good & evil? Kountry Folks Restaurant, 8501 Sepulveda Blvd. 818.988.2806, <atheistsunited.org>.

Peace & Freedom Party: 3rd Thu 7p, LA. Jan 15, Feb 19. For all Party registrants. 2617 S Hauser Blvd. 323.960.5036. <pfplosangeles (at) peaceandfreedom.org>. <peaceandfreedom.org>.

Peace & Justice Teach-In: 3rd Thu 7p, Whittier. discussion of current topics & a film TBD. St. Matthias Episcopal Church, 7056 Washington Ave. 562..692.2621, 562.233.8579. <whittierpeace.org>.

PFLAG EspaÒol-East LA: 3rd Thu 730p. Parents/Families/Friends of Lesbians & Gays. Bienestar East LA, 5326 E Beverly Blvd, East LA. <ELA@pflagSoCalEspanol.org>. <pflagLA.org>.

Fightin Words: 3rd Thu 8-11p, Inglewood. Open Mic to Stop Police Brutality. Oct. 22 Coalition. Make sure it’s happening. Chuco’s Justice Center, 1137 E. Redondo Blvd, Inglewood. 323.235.4243, 323.446.7459. <youth4justice.org>.

PFLAG-South LA: 4th Thu 730p. New group start: Jan 22, Feb 26. Parents/Families/Friends of Lesbians & Gays. La Tijera United Methodist Church, 7400 Osage Ave. <southLA@pflagLA.org>. <pflagLA.org>.

Fridays (Jan 2,9,16,23,30):
Topanga Peace Vigil: Fri 430-530p. Social after. Pine Tree Center, 120 S Topanga Cyn Blvd. Contact form on website. <topangapeacealliance.org>.

Costa Mesa Peace Vigil Fri 5-7p. Across from S Coast Plaza, Bristol & Anton. <quetzalcoatl38@aol.com>. 714.956.5037.

Topanga Peace Alliance film night: Usually 1st Fri 730p sharp (doors open 7p), Topanga. Jan 2, Feb 6. Jan: “Money for Nothing.” Watch website for film info. Bring veg*n pot luck snack or non-alcoholic drink to share. Park under bldg. Topanga Library, 122 N Topanga Cyn Blvd. 310.795.1373. <debbieinla@outlook.com>. <topangapeacealliance.org>.

PFLAG EspaÒol-San Fernando Valley: 3rd Fri 7p, Panorama City. Jan 16, Feb 20. Parents/Families/Friends of Lesbians & Gays.Bienestar Centro del Valle de San Fernando, 8134 Van Nuys Blvd, Ste 200. <info@pflagSoCalEspanol.org>. <Pasadena@pflagSoCalEspanol.org>. <pflagLA.org>.

Center for Inquiry Dinners: 4th Fri (NOT 5th Fri) 630p dinner, 730p discussion/social. West LA. (Jan 23, Feb 27). Atheists, freethinkers, secular humanists, skeptics, nonbelievers, agnostics, inquiring minds. WLA Grill, 11407 Santa Monica Blvd, West. 310.780.7363, 310.488-7431 (prefix *82 for restricted callers). <cfiwest.org>.

Hunger Action LA: Last Fri 10a-12n, LA. 961 S Mariposa Ave, LA. (Signs w/location. Enter off Normandie. Some free parking.) RSVP. 213.388.8228. <frank@hungeractionla.org>.

Saturdays (Jan 3,10,17,24,31):
Tenants Rights: Sat 10a (also Wed 7p), W Hollywood. Plummer Park, Community Center, 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. 213.252.4411, 323.656.4410. <contactces@earthlink.net>. <cesinaction.org>.
AWARE-LA: 1st Sat 1-4p, Santa Monica. Assoc of White Anti-Racists Everywhere, Santa Monica UU Church, 1246 18th St. <awarela@gmail.com>.

Intl. Black Writers & Artists: 1st Sat 2-4p, LA. LA. St Elmo Village, 4830 St Elmo Dr, LA. 3rd Sat 1-5p, Pasadena. San Rafael Branch Library, 1240 Nithsdale Rd. Authors, publishers, artists, community. 323.964.3721. <randy44ross@sbcglobal.net>, <shopliftr@hotmail.com>. <facebook.com/pages/ibwala/196883846554>.

OC Peace Coalition: 2nd Sat, 10a-Noon, Irvine. Jan 10, Feb 14. Change US foreign policy & stopping US militarization (HS recruitment, undocumented worker & youth criminalization/brutality &c). Friends Meeting House, 2091 Business Center Dr, Suite 100. 949.653.1097. <info@ocpeace.org>.

Fair Chance Project/Free Legal Clinic: usually 2nd Sat 10a-330p, Inglewood. Jan 10, Feb 14. 10a: Free walk-in legal clinic staffed by attorneys & liberated lifer paralegals especially for those impacted by the prison system. 11a: LEAPP, Learning Everything About the Parole Process workshops. 1230-230p: Meet with liberated lifers, caring people& attorneys to bring your loved ones home. Chuco’s Justice Center, 1137 E. Redondo Beach Blvd. 310.677.7445. <gerifacts@sbcglobal.net>. <fairchanceproject.com>.

Americans United for Separation of Church & State: 2nd Sat 130p, Irvine. Jan 10, Feb 14. Irvine Ranch Water Dist Community Room, 15500 Sand Canyon Ave. 949.733.9157. <orangecountyau@yahoo.com>. <au-oc.org>.

MESS (Media Ecology Soul Salon) Interviews: 2nd Sat 4-6p, Santa Monica. Jan 10, Feb 14. Jan: Author-groupie Pamela Des Barres. Feb: Author Tosh Berman. Free. Unurban Cafe, 3301 Pico Blvd. 310.306.7330. <pfsuzy@aol.com>. <laughtears.com>.

Long Beach Art Walk: 2nd Sat 4-10p. Jan 10, Feb 14. Linden Ave, 1st St, Broadway, 4th St & Elm. 562.682.9735. <artwalklb.com>.

Pomona Art Walk: 2nd Sat 6-9p peak hours. Jan 10, Feb 14. Downtown Pomona. <socalarthub.wordpress.com/art-walk>.

Move to Amend: Last Sat 1-3p, LA. Jan 31, Feb 28. Holy Grounds Coffee & Tea, 5371 Alhambra Ave. 323.255.1279. <movetoamend.org>, click on MTA Coalition, Local Affiliate List.

Sundays (Jan 4,11,18,25):
Arlington West Memorial: Sun sunrise-sundown, Santa Monica. Volunteers desperately needed. Project of VFP-LA. Santa Monica Pier. 323.934.3451, 310.398.0056. <arlingtonwestsantamonica.org>.

Occupy Fights Foreclosures: Sun 2-6p, LA. Denny’s behind Union Station, across Vignes, 530 Ramirez St. 323.696.0596. <o.f.f.homedefense@gmail.com>, contact form on website. <occupyfightsforeclosures.org>.

RAC Food Program Distribution: Sun Noon-5p, LA. Revolutionary Autonomous Community. Mutual-aid project. Volunteers needed. MacArthur Park, Wilshire Blvd. & Park View. <johnaimani3@gmail.com>.

People’s Potluck: Sun 8p Venice. Bring healthy food/beverages ready to for 20-30 folks. Leftovers shared with community. 3rd & Rose.

OC Greens 1st Sun 2-3p general meeting; 3-4p county council, Irvine. Jan 4, Feb 1. Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. 949.559.7336. <ocgreens.org>.

Vegan Toastmasters: 1st/3rd Sun 3p usually, check first, West LA. Jan 4,18, Feb 1,15. West LA Animal Care Center Community Room, 11361 W. Pico Blvd. 424.BE.KIND.5 424.254.4635 <593256.toastmastersclubs.org >

LA CafÈ Plays: 3rd Sun 730p,9p, Santa Monica. Jan 18, Feb 15. “Fastest Theater in Town.” Conception to execution in just 10 hours. Ruskin Group Theatre, 3000 Airport Ave, Santa Monica Airport. $10. 310.397.3244. <ruskingrouptheatre.com>.

LA Atheists United: 4th Sun 11a-3p, Hollywood. Center for Inquiry West, 4773 Hollywood Blvd. 866.GOD.LESS (866.463.5377), 323.666.4258. <support@atheistsunited.org>. <atheistsunited.org>.

Dudley Cinema: 4th Sun 7p, Venice. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd. 310.822.3006. <laughtears.com>.

Change-Links Distribution/Planning: Last Sun 1130a-1p, Culver City. Jan 25, Feb 22. Peace Center, 3916 S Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City

Upcoming 2015

Feb 4 – Wed:
Healthcare For All: 1st Wed 7p (Feb 4, Mar 4): San Fernando Valley chapter. Improved Medicare (single-payer health care) for all Californians. Bernardi Community Ctr, 6514 Sylmar Ave, Van Nuys. 818.766.7318. <info@hca-sfv.org>. <healthcareforall.org> (click on “local chapters”), <facebook.com/hcasfv>.

Feb 7 – Sat:
March for Real Climate Leadership: Oakland. Thousands of Californians call on Governor Brown to become a climate leader by ending fracking, extreme oil extraction and other dangerous oil development practices that harm our water, health & communities. There will be buses to the event from communities and local actions throughout the state. Location & time details TBA. <marchforclimateleadership.org>.

Poetry of Venice Photography: 2-4p. Free. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd, Venice. 310.306.7330. <pfsuzy@aol.com>. <laughtears.com>.

Feb 8 – Sun:
Arcosanti Workshops: One to five week long sessions. Delivering Architecture as Human Ecology. Seminar, field trip & work, hands-on intensive. $550-1550. Also: Mar 15, Apr 19, May 24, Jun 28, Aug 31, Oct 7, Nov 8. Arcosanti, Mayer, AZ. 928.632.6233. <workshop@arcosanti.org>. <arcosanti.org>.

Feb 13 – Fri:
Pacifica National Board LA Meeting: Feb 13-16 Fri-Mon. Details TBD.

Delegation: Cuba- The Good Food Revolution- Strengthening Community Through Sustainable Agriculture. Feb 13-23 Fri-Mon. 218.340.8079. <kstuchis@gmail.com>. <witnessforpeace.org>. Delegations may require an early registration and planning for international travel.

Global Divestment Day: Feb 13-14, global actions. Call to action: join or create an event. University/college students hold flash-mobs, vigils, sit-ins & rallies demanding their endowments invest in a liveable future. Individuals close accounts with banks & pension funds investing in climate chaos. Faith leaders & people on the frontline of climate change band together to urge communities to divest from climate destruction. In financial capitals, people gather for colorful rallies calling on investors to break up with the fossil fuel industry & sever their ties once and for all. <hello@gofossilfree.org>. <globaldivestmentday.org>.

Feb 14 – Sat:
Escuelita Aztl·n: 830a-1p. Topic: LGBTQ Struggles. Class 830-12n followed by Somos Raza meeting. EAZ Graduation & Camp Aztl·n take place in June. Bread & Salt, 1955 Julian Ave, San Diego. 619.923.3685. <info@somosraza.org>. <https://somosraza.org/wp/>, click on “community work” then on “Escuelita Aztl·n.”

Interview of author Tosh Berman: 4p, MESS (Media Ecology Soul Salon 2nd Sat), Free. Unurban Cafe, 3301 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica. 310.306.7330. <pfsuzy@aol.com>. <laughtears.com>.

Feb 18 – Wed
“Watershed CPR: Restoring Natural, Built and Human Environments” Conference: Feb 18-20 Wed-Fri. The Summit explores options for enhancing watershed management, reducing human impact through the efficient use of water, and illustrating the connections between the watershed and ALL of its inhabitants. Albuquerque, NM. 505.468.1021. <xquestions@xeriscapenm.com>. <xeriscapenm.com>.

Feb 21 – Sat
Delegation- El Salvador Elections: Feb 21-Mar 4 Sat-Wed. On Mar 1, Salvadorans head to the polls to elect their mayors and legislators. Social programs focused on healthcare, education, women’s empowerment, food security & public sector employment begun under the first FMLN administration of Mauricio Funes (2009-2014) started to create the conditions under which migration can be “an option, not an obligation.” Respond to the call for international observers
to support free and fair elections in 2015 and ensure that the country’s process of democratization continues to advance. CISPES. $900 + airfare. 202.521.2510.x202. <jacob@cispes.org>. <cispes.org>. Delegations may require an early registration and planning for international travel.

Feb 22 – Sun:
Don’t Even Look at It- RIA Live Cinema: 7p. Resonant Interval Algorythmns. Free. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd, Venice. 310.306.7330. <pfsuzy@aol.com>. <laughtears.com>.

Feb 28 – Sat:
Nuclear Free Planet Symposium: Feb 28 – Mar 1 Sat-Sun, NYC. The growing threat of planet-wide nuclear extinction will bring some of the world’s leading scholars and activists to this conference. The press is invited. Sessions will be livestreamed globally and broadcast by TUC radio, London. NY Academy of Medicine, 1216 Fifth Ave, NYC. 617.650.5048. <malilightfoot@gmail.com>. <veteranstoday.com/2014/12/12/top-anti-nuclear-authorites-convention>, scroll down for conference details..

Escuelita Aztl·n: 830a-1p. Topic: Non-Military Service. Class 830-12n followed by Somos Raza meeting. EAZ Graduation & Camp Aztl·n take place in June. Bread & Salt, 1955 Julian Ave, San Diego. 619.923.3685. <info@somosraza.org>. <https://somosraza.org/wp/>, click on “community work” then on “Escuelita Aztl·n.”

Jazz Funk Fest: 7-10p. Unurban, 3301 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica. Free. 310.306.7330. <pfsuzy@aol.com>. <laughtears.com>.

“Cowspiracy” Screening. OC for Climate Action. Details TBD. Evening event. Irvine Ranch Water District. <info[at]occlimateaction.org>. <occlimateaction.org>, <facebook.com/groups/oc.climate.action>.

March
Call for Teach-ins on the American War in Vietnam. As the Pentagon pursues its program in Mar 2015 to commemorate the “valor” of US troops in Vietnam which “upheld the highest traditions of our Armed Forces” as proclaimed by President Obama, we think it is crucial for Americans, and especially younng people, to be reminded of the realities of that brutal and unnecessary war. Vietnam Full Disclosure. For further information, comments, additions & critique, please contact us at <vncom50@gmail.com>. <vietnamfulldisclosure.org/index.php/upcoming-events-for-developing-ideas/call-for-teach-ins-on-the-american-war-in-vietnam-in-march-2015>.

Mar 1 – Sun:
Subversive Cinema: 7p. (also May 10, Jul 5, Aug 30, Nov 8) Experimental film, political activist cinema, lit/art/music flix, avant garde documentary w/fiery discussion. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd, Venice. 310.306.7330. <pfsuzy@aol.com>. <laughtears.com>.

Mar 14 – Sat
Escuelita Aztl·n: 830a-1p. Topic: Solidarity. Class 830-12n followed by Somos Raza meeting. EAZ Graduation & Camp Aztl·n take place in June. Bread & Salt, 1955 Julian Ave, San Diego. 619.923.3685. <info@somosraza.org>. <https://somosraza.org/wp/>, click on “community work” then on “Escuelita Aztl·n.”

Mar 18 – Wed:
Delegation to Guatemala: Mar 8-28 Wed-Sat. Participants on NISGUA’s Rivers for Life delegation travel to the Ixc·n in northern QuichÈ to visit ACODET communities. Applications due Jan 8. Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala (NISGUA). 510.763.1403. <nisgua.org>, <nisgua.blogspot.com>.

Mar 20 – Fri:
World Vegan Summit & Expo: Mar 20-22 – Fri-Sun. Marina del Rey Marriott, MDR. 818.623.6477. <goveganradio@gmail.com>. <worldvegansummit.com>.

Mar 28 – Sat:
Sacred Peace Walk: Mar 28 – Apr 3 Sun-Fri. Includes: Wed Apr 1 direct action at Creech AFB (drone warfare), Fri Apr 3 direct action at NNSS (formerly Nevada Test site for nuclear weapons). Las Vegas, NV. 702.646.4814. <info@nevadadesertexperience.org>. <nevadadesertexperience.org>.

Escuelita Aztl·n: 830a-1p. Topic: History of the Chicana/o Student Movement. Class 830-12n followed by Somos Raza meeting. EAZ Graduation & Camp Aztl·n take place in June. Bread & Salt, 1955 Julian Ave, San Diego. 619.923.3685. <info@somosraza.org>. <https://somosraza.org/wp/>, click on “community work” then on “Escuelita Aztl·n.”

Apr 11 – Sat
Escuelita Aztl·n: 830a-1p. Topic: La Marcha de Zapata. Class 830-12n followed by Somos Raza meeting. EAZ Graduation & Camp Aztl·n take place in June. Bread & Salt, 1955 Julian Ave, San Diego. 619.923.3685. <info@somosraza.org>. <https://somosraza.org/wp/>, click on “community work” then on “Escuelita Aztl·n.”

Apr 25 – Sat
Escuelita Aztl·n: 830a-1p. Topic: Education VS. Prison. Class 830-12n followed by Somos Raza meeting. EAZ Graduation & Camp Aztl·n take place in June. Bread & Salt, 1955 Julian Ave, San Diego. 619.923.3685. <info@somosraza.org>. <https://somosraza.org/wp/>, click on “community work” then on “Escuelita Aztl·n.”

May 4 – Mon:
Western Shoshone Walk/Run: May 4-10 Mon-Sun. NV. Info: 702.646.4814. <info@nevadadesertexperience.org>. <nevadadesertexperience.org>. More info available nearer the event.

May 9 – Sat
Escuelita Aztl·n: 830a-1p. Topic: Trip to MEChA Conference. Class 830-12n followed by Somos Raza meeting. EAZ Graduation & Camp Aztl·n take place in June. Bread & Salt, 1955 Julian Ave, San Diego. 619.923.3685. <info@somosraza.org>. <https://somosraza.org/wp/>, click on “community work” then on “Escuelita Aztl·n.”

May 10 – Sun:
Subversive Cinema: 7p. (also May 10, Jul 5, Aug 30, Nov 8) Experimental film, political activist cinema, lit/art/music flix, avant garde documentary w/fiery discussion. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd, Venice. 310.306.7330. <pfsuzy@aol.com>. <laughtears.com>.

May 17 – Sun:
Venice Art Walk & Auctions. Special event TBD; also various dates during the year. 310.664.7916. <theveniceartwalk.org>.

May 23 – Sat:
Delegation: Cuba- Whole-istic Cuba. May 23 – Jun 03 Sun-Wed. 973.746.6191. <njchlnews@gmail.com>. <witnessforpeace.org>. Delegations may require an early registration and planning for international travel.

Escuelita Aztl·n: 830a-1p. Topic: Arte Con Conciencia. Class 830-12n followed by Somos Raza meeting. EAZ Graduation & Camp Aztl·n take place in June. Bread & Salt, 1955 Julian Ave, San Diego. 619.923.3685. <info@somosraza.org>. <https://somosraza.org/wp/>, click on “community work” then on “Escuelita Aztl·n.”

Jul 5 – Sun:
Subversive Cinema: 7p. (also May 10, Jul 5, Aug 30, Nov 8) Experimental film, political activist cinema, lit/art/music flix, avant garde documentary w/fiery discussion. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd, Venice. 310.306.7330. <pfsuzy@aol.com>. <laughtears.com>.

Jul 8 – Wed:
Delegation: Colombia- Meet Colombian Communities Resisting Repression. Jul 8-18 Wed-Sat. 323.563.7940. <pkbonner@earthlink.net>. <witnessforpeace.org>. Delegations may require an early registration and planning for international travel.

Aug 22 – Sat:
Delegation: Colombia- Beyond Dollars and Pesos- The Real Cost of Free Trade in Colombia: Aug 22-31 Sat-Mon. 919.624.0646. <gail@earthlink.net>. <witnessforpeace.org>. Delegations may require an early registration and planning for international travel.

Aug 30 – Sun:
Subversive Cinema: 7p. (also May 10, Jul 5, Aug 30, Nov 8) Experimental film, political activist cinema, lit/art/music flix, avant garde documentary w/fiery discussion. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd, Venice. 310.306.7330. <pfsuzy@aol.com>. <laughtears.com>.

Sep 19 – Sat:
Justice for Our Desert: Sep 19-21 Sat-Mon. Las Vegas, NV. 702.646.4814. <info@nevadadesertexperience.org>. <nevadadesertexperience.org>.

Nov 8 – Sun:
Subversive Cinema: 7p. (also May 10, Jul 5, Aug 30, Nov 8) Experimental film, political activist cinema, lit/art/music flix, avant garde documentary w/fiery discussion. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd, Venice. 310.306.7330. <pfsuzy@aol.com>. <laughtears.com>.

Known Holidays & Observances of Interest:

2014 Dec 26 – Jan 1: Kwanzaa, Dec 31/Jan 1(-4): New Years Eve/Day (Weekend).

2015 Jan: Natl. Slavery/Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Jan 6: Epiphany/Twelfth Night, Jan 7: Orthodox Christmas, Jan 14: Orthodox New Year, Jan 16: Natl. Religious Freedom Day, Jan 19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day/Natl. Day of Service, Jan 27: Intl Holocaust Victims Remembrance Day/Auschwitz Liberation, Jan 31: Chinese New Year (Horse).

2015 Feb: Black History Month/Marijuana Awareness Month, Feb 2: Candlemas/Ground Hog Day, Feb 3: The Day the Music Died, Feb 12: Lincoln’s B’day/Darwin Day, Feb 14: Valentines Day, Feb 16: Presidents Day, Feb 18: Ash Wednesday, Feb 22: Washington’s B’day

Additional

ACLU OC. <ye1045@yahoo.com>.

Airport Pollution: Concerned Residents Against Airport Pollution (CRAAP). Calendar on website: < jetairpollution@earthlink.net>, click on Coming Events. <jetairpollution.com>.

Alternative Radio (web/radio): Weekly series. Guests like Medea Benjamin, Noam Chomsky, Angela Davis, Chris Hedges, Howard Zinn. Archived downloads by fee or subscription. <alternativeradio.org>.

AlterNet (articles &c): Progressive website. <alternet.org>.

Art Walks: List of LA Regional Art Walks. <discoverlosangeles.com/blog/los-angeles-art-walks>.

Beyond Baroque: Long running arts and poetry venue with numerous events. 681 Venice Blvd., Venice. 310.822.3006. <richard@beyondbaroque.org>. <beyondbaroque.org>. BB & other arts/non-profit venues remain at risk due to fiscal austerity. Even if a venue seems safe, this can change rapidly due to economic & political mandates. Continuing updates on <artsforla.org>, search for “lease subsidy” and for “la cultural centers.”

Bikesanas del Valle. Self-sustained community service not-for-profit cyclist collective. Bike mechanics & awareness, social justice , autonomous living. Tours of San Fernando Valley culture. <bikesanxs@facebook.com>. <facebook.com/bikesanxs>.

Common Dreams (articles &c): Progressive website w/articles, videos & news. <commondreams.org>.

CounterSpin (articles, web/broadcast): Media criticism; also on Free Speech TV. <fair.org>, click on “counterspin.”

CPRMetro.org (radio/web): Community Progressive Radio. <cprmetro.blogspot.com>.

Democracy Now! (web/broadcast): Weekdays. <democracynow.org>.

Downtown Women: LA CAN Downtown Women’s Action Coalition. Contact LA Community Action Network for new updated schedule. 213.228.0024. <cangress.org>.

Drinking Liberally local chapters: <livingliberally.org/drinking>.

Ecovillage Tours: Sun Jan 11. 1030a-1p. History, context, accomplishments, pitfalls, transitions, plans & visions. See website for other dates and unscheduled tours by appt. $10 sliding scale (ask for lunch info). RSVP required. LA EcoVillage, 117 Bimini Place, LA. 213.738.1254. <crsp@igc.org>. <laecovillage.org>.

Filmmaking Classes: Easy classes for the whole family. Echo Park Film Center, 1200 N. Alvarado St., LA. 213.484.8846. <echoparkfilmcenter.org>.

Food Not Bombs (FNB) shares free vegan food with homeless & others in need, protesting the effects of capitalism & military spending. All collectives need volunteers. <foodnotbombs.net> (click on “find your local chapter”). Send group updates to: <menu@foodnotbombs.net> and the listserve (subscribe at: <lists.riseup.net/www/info/fnbnetwork>). Smashing Hunger, Squashing Poverty tour: FNB co-founder Keith McHenry, reasonable speaking fees. 575.776.3880, 800.884.1136. <foodnotbombs.net/speaker.html>.

Go Vegan with Bob Linden (radio/web): Broadcast stations & show times on website (frequent changes). Also archives & podcasts. <bob@goveganradio.com>. <goveganradio.com>.

Grit TV (web/broadcast): Laura Flanders. Also on Free Speech TV. <grittv.org>.

l.a. activist (articles): Activism journal. <laactivist.com>.

Labor Studies: Learn/develop union leadership skills, awareness of labor & worker history & rights. Sponsor: Trade Tech Labor Center. 213.763.7129. <laborcenter@lattc.edu>. <college.lattc.edu/laborcenter>.

LA CAN (LA Community Action Network): <cangress.org>; for Community Connection (publication), click on publications/community connection.

LA Queer Resistance Collective: <facebook.com/LAQRzine>, click on about for link to LAQR magazine.

Left Wing Radio Stations: nationwide listings, <leftwingradiostations.com>.

Making Contact (radio/web): Weekly documentary radio program. Globalization, civil liberties, prison issues, education, environmental justice, &c.<radioproject.org>.

Mother Nature’s Army (music): Eco-freak rock, punk americana spreading truth. Events: <mothernaturesarmy@gmail>, booking: <psychorelicrecords@gmail.com>. <mothernaturesarmy.com> or “Mother Natures Army” on Facebook.

Occupy Foreclosures. Get connected with families needing help fighting foreclosure/eviction. <occupyfightsforeclosures.nationbuilder.com>, click on “volunteer.”

Organic Gardening School: Classes for adults, children. Several local venues. 888.341.9666. <thewovengarden.com>, look for classes.

Progressive Talk Radio: Randi Rhodes (<randirhodesarchives.com>), archives only- no ongoing shows. Mike Malloy (<mikemalloy.com>). Thom Hartmann (<thomhartmann.com>), radio & TV. Progressive Voices, an internet streaming audio network “Always on; Always Progressive” (<tunein.com/radio/Progressive-Voices-s189055>.

The Rational Radical (podcast): Archive of progressive program by long time activist & CL subscriber Jerold Block. <rational@roadrunner.com>. <therationalradical.com>.

Raza Press & Media Association (media): “The only Mexican-Raza journalist organization consistently advancing/building revolutionary anti-imperialist media.” <razapressassociation.org/blog>.

SOA Watch: Speakers, actions, international delegations. 202.234.3440. <nico@soaw.org>. <soaw.org>. Delegations may require an early registration and planning for international travel.

Suzy Williams (music): Various locations & accomplices. 310.306.7330. <pfsuzy@aol.com>. <laughtears.com>.

Theatricum Botanicum: Shakespeare & classics set in a rustic, outdoor setting. Regular season resumes in summer 2015. Some Fall & Winter off-site educational programs listed on their website. Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Cyn Blvd., Topanga. 310.455.3723. <theatricum.com>.

Urban Farming: Farm & Conference Center. Dragonfly Hill Urban Farm, 345-1/2 Douglas St., LA. 818.404.5784. <home.earthlink.net/~theweproject>.

Veterans for Peace (VFP): Meetings usually at Arlington West Memorial, Santa Monica Beach. Contact them for time/location. 323.934.3451. <veteransforpeacela.org>. Other chapters (nationwide): <veteransforpeace.org>.

Voice of Palestine Radio: Vancouver Coop Radio since 1987. Ongoing archives on internet: <voiceofpalestine.ca>.

Witness for Peace Delegations: Bolivia, Colombia, Cuba, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Venezuela. 202.547.6112 . <witnessforpeace.org>, click on “travel with us.” Delegations may require an early registration and planning for international travel.

Women Organizing for Justice: Four month intensive leadership development program to increase the participation of formerly incarcerated & other women in the struggle for social justice & criminal justice reform. 323.563.3575. <contact@anewwayoflife.org>, <mei@anewwayoflife.org> . <anewwayoflife.org>.

Young Warriors: “For youth by youth” program to meet the challenge of your own struggle. 818.913.1968, 818.939.3433. <youngwarriors_souls@yahoo.com>, <young.warriors.yw@gmail.com>. <tiachucha.org>, <facebook.com/YoungWarriors2007>.

Alternate Calendar sources:

SoCal:

LA County: Dick & Sharon’s LA Progressive. <laprogressive.com>, look under events.

Orange County: OC Progressive: <ocprogressiveevents.info>.

San Diego County: Activist SD, <activistsandiego.org>, click on calendar; Occupy SD Calendar, <copswiki.org/Common/OccupySanDiegoCalendar>.

Santa Barbara County: Join listserve via <groups.yahoo.com/group/sbprogcoalition>.

NoCal: Sacramento:

Sac. Area: Peace Action. <sacpeace.org>, click on calendar.

Bay Area: San Jose: SJ Peace & Justice Center: <sanjosepeace.org>, click on calendar. South SF Peninsula: Peninsula Peace & Justice Center, <peaceandjustice.org>, click on calendar.

Campus Activism: National calendar of interest to students and others. <campusactivism.org>, look under events.

Community Services & Resources:

Activist Security Training: Ruckus Society security team for internet & other issues activists face. <megan@ruckus.org>.

Anarchist Publications: Black Flag (Free Association of Anarchists- F@@): < https://theanarchistassociation.wordpress.com >, click on projects/black flag.

Bartering Groups: Goods & services w/o cash; trade w/o banks or a money system. Local community based finance groups: <timebanks.org>. Click on Membership then Membership Directory. Search for “los angeles.”

Car-Free Living: Auto-Free Orange County: <autofree.net>. Car-Free Santa Barbara: <byrdm@sbcapcd.org>. <santabarbaracarfree.org>. Also, a worldwide network of car-free resources: <worldcarfree.net>. And we’d like to know about local sites for other regions in SoCal.

COINTELPRO Files Online: The FBI recently uploaded a significant number of files on COINTELPRO. Includes the New Left rdered by geography rather than just chronology (unlike the(presumably forthcoming) Black Nationalism files. <vault.fbi.gov/cointel-pro/new-left>.

Cynthia McKinney seeks promo speaking engagements for the book she edited, “The Illegal War on Libya.” <businessmanager@claritypress.com>. <claritypress.com/McKinney.html>.

Debt Resisters operations manual: <scribd.com/doc/105887484>.

Farmers Markets map of LA, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside Counties. <projects.latimes.com/farmers-markets>.

FOIA: Freedom of Information Act. How to use the Act: <rcfp.org>, look for link under “FOIA Services.” Get a deceased persons file: <getgrandpasfbifile.com>.

Free Fruit treasure map for everywhere. Map locations you know about; visit places others have posted. Potentially a *worldwide* resource. <ediblecities.org>.

Homeless Resources:

Peoples Guide. How to get food, money, housing, health care & other help from govt programs and community services in LA County. Online or order printed copies. Hunger Action LA (HALA). <orders@hungeractionla.org>. 213.388.8228. 2013/14 version online at <hungeractionla.org>.

Street Lawyer: a WIKI to End and Prevent Homelessness: <wiki.nlchp.org>.

Westside Live Food Calendar: <hopemakingchange.org>, click on “iEat.” Or go to <weho.org>, search for “food programs in west hollywood” then find the document in the list (document dated 2012-02).

“Los Angeles Homeless Resource Wiki,” <lahomeless.org> (try clicking on the logo on the upper left to access content). And many other online local resources can be found by searching for “los angeles homeless resources” (change the locale if necessary).

iEat: Santa Monica/Venice Food Programs. Westside LIVE Food Calendar. <hopemakingchange.org>, click on “iEat;” current calendar is at bottom.

LA Intentional Community Networking: Many alternative housing options. <laecovillage.org/Intentionalcommunitynetworking.html>.

LGBT Centers/Resources:

LA Co: LA Gay & Lesbian Ctr, The Village @ Ed Gould Plaza, 1125 N McCadden Pl, LA, 323.860.7300, 323.860.7302, <lagaycenter.org>. LA Gay & Lesbian Ctr, 1625 N. Schrader Blvd, LA, 323.993.7500, 323.993.7400, <lagaycenter.org>. Jeff Griffith Youth Ctr, 7501 Santa Monica Blvd, LA, 323.993.7501. Gay & Lesbian Comm Ctr of Greater Long Beach, 2017 E 4th St, LB, 562.434.4455<centerlb.org>. South Bay Gay & Lesbian Ctr, 16610 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, 310.328.6550, <southbaycenter.org>.

Orange Co: The Center OC, 1605 N Spurgeon St, Santa Ana, 714.953.LGBT(5428), <thecenteroc.org>. Shanti OC, 23001 Del Lago Dr, Ste B-1, Laguna Hills, 949.452.0888, <shantioc.org>. San Diego Co: SD LGBT Comm Ctr, 3909 Centre St, SD, 619.692.2077, <thecentersd.org>.

Inland Empire: Palm Springs- Desert AIDS Project, 760.323.2118, <desertaidsproject.org>. LGBT Community Ctr, 611 S. Palm Canyon Dr, Ste 201, Palm Springs, 760.416.7790, <info@thecenter.org>. <thecenterps.org>.

Central Coast: Pacific Pride Foundation, 126 E Haley St, Ste A-11, Santa Barbara, 805.963.3636.x103; 819 W Church St, Santa Maria, 805.349.9947, <pacificpridefoundation.org>. Gay & Lesbian Alliance of the Central Coast, San Luis Obispo County, <ccgala.org>.

NoCal: Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Ctr, 1927 L St, Sacramento, 916.442.0185, <saccenter.org>. SF LGBT Ctr, 1800 Market St, SF, 415.865.5555, <sfcenter.org>. Diversity Center of Santa Cruz, 1117 Soquel Ave, SC, 831.425.5422, <diversitycenter.org>.

Statewide: CA Pride Festivals, <capride.org>.

National: PFLAG National, 202.467.8180, <pflag.org>.

Local Government Meetings: <au-oc.org> has links to lists of OC city council & school board meetings (Americans United for Separation of Church & State).

Market Match Program helps boost buying power for seniors & low income families at many SoCal farmers’ markets. CalFresh, WIC and SSI participants get $5-10 weekly to spend at the market. <hungeractionla.org>, see “market match” at top of website.

Radical Guide to LA: From the 2011 Anarchist Bookfair. Places to eat, drink, visit, radical history, places to stay, links to radical organizations, etc. <laanarchist.org>, click on “guide.”

Recycle for Peace needs sculpture, jewelry, rugs, paintings, art books, toys & games, prints, silver, linens, special fabrics, pottery & dishes, small furniture, household items, &c. We provide Estate Disposal Assistance. Tax Deductible. The Closet Liberal, benefitting Office of the Americas Peace & Justice struggle. 323.295.2306.

Search & Seizure Law: <or.fd.org>, click on the “Case Documents” tab & look for “Search and Seizure.”

Unemployed Resources/Jobs:

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

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

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

IRC: (International Rescue Committee.) <rescue.org>, click on “How You Can Help/Work With Us” then on “Search Jobs and Apply.” International & US locations including LA & San Diego.

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

Sustainable Living & Farming Jobs & other “short term job opportunities.” <backdoorjobs.com>.

LA Indymedia article w/resources for those struggling in our economy: <la.indymedia.org/news/2011/02/244433.php>.

Urban Pigeons: A couple of compassionate animal volunteers are needed to join me help and preserve the lives of some flocks of street pigeons almost at the point of extinction in the area of Van Nuys. <angostura1819@aol.com>, <ocmbird@aol.com>, <pigeons_street@yahoo.com>. <losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/vol/3888288966.html>.

Women’s Non-Violence Centers: <justicewomen.com>, then “Help for Victims,” then “How To Start an Independent Advocacy Center to End Violence Against Women … and Why.” Also other info helping women help themselves. Centros del Non-Violence de las Mujeres: <justicewomen.com>, entonces “Ayuda para Victemas,” entonces “CÛmo iniciar un centro independiente de defensa para poner fin a la violencia contra las mujeres … y por quÈ.” El website tambiÈn tiene otra informaciÛn sobre cÛmo las mujeres pueden ayudarse.

Military & Draft:

Anti-Draft Website shatters the myths surrounding the selective service system and helps build mass CD to stop the draft before it gets started. This site has not been recently updated but it still hosts useful information. <scott@draftresistance.org>. <draftresistance.org>.

Conscientious Objectors: Linking up with one of the following groups is the first step recommended for obtaining CO status: Center on Conscience & War (CCW) <centeronconscience.org>, Courage to Resist (CTR) <couragetoresist.org> or GI Rights Hotline <girightshotline.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. 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. <nnomy.org>. Resources for Educators to Stop the War: <educatorstostopthewar.org>, click on “Counter-Recruitment.” Project YANO (Youth and Non-military Opportunities), <projectyano.org>. CR/Spanish/en EspaÒiol: Web site en espaÒol contra el reclutamiento por el servicio militar. (Counter-Recruitment Website in Spanish.) El Proyecto YANO tiene el placer de invitarlos a visitar nuestra nueva p·gina electrÛnica. <projectyano.org/espanol>.

GI Rights: Hotlines: 800.3949544, 877.447. 4487. Email them for sample info cards & stickers with a price list: <jimhabersf@yahoo.com>. <girightshotline.org>.

OC Recruitment Awareness Project (OC RAP): The Project is in urgent need of additional new volunteers to keep our important work going. 949.492.0571. <bmartin125@comline.com>. <oc-rap.org>. (This website may be down.)

Opt-Out: The Pentagon, in violation of the Privacy Act, has compiled & uses 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. Leave My Child Alone. <themmob.org/lmca>.

Progressive GI Newspaper: “GI Special” Occupation News Bulletin. Thomas Barton compiled this comprehensive compilation of news about our governments immoral war without end. Back issues only: archives from 2003-2008. <williambowles.info/gispecial>.

PTSD Resources: 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): <save.org>. Vets 4 Vets: 520.319.5500, <vets4vets.us>, a peer support group for recent vets. National Veterans Foundation: 888.777.4443, <nvf.org>. Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injuries (DCoE): <dcoe.health.mil>, <facebook.com/dcoepage>. Licensed mental health professionals who offer free psychological treatment to military service members who have served or who expect to serve in the conflicts in Iraq or Afghanistan: <thesoldiersproject.org>. We do not vouch for any of these being *progressive* resources.

Recruiter Abuse Hotline: 877.688.6881. <afsc.org>, search for “Military Recruiter Abuse Hotline.”

Resisters Website: <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. <resisters@sympatico.ca>.

Police & Migrant Issues:

Checkpoint Response: Report checkpoints from local news or your observations or receive text alerts: <noretenes@gmail.com>. Also see: <facebook.com/policeretencheckpoint>.

CopWatch: Useful for people who have been brutalized, harassed, or had family members murdered by the police. 877.4LA1992, 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; also text alerts. Many other features. <copwatchla@riseup.net>. <copwatchla.org>, <copwatchlosangeles.blogspot.com>. Also RTF National Mobile Cop Watch Network, info: <raisethefist.com/copwatch>.

DREAMers Support Fund: Help eligible young migrants offset the fees in their requests for Deferred Action. <publicinterestprojects.org>, search for “fund for dreamers”.

Jailhouse Lawyers Handbook: Provided by the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) and the National Lawyers’ Guild (NLG). <jailhouselaw.org>.

Police Brutality: CopWatch LA: see above. October 22 Coalition LA, <tiahstarr@hotmail.com> or NY Central office at <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, <cahro.org>. LA County Human Relations Commission, 213.737.7463. Idris Stelley Foundation (ISF, SF Bay area) 24 HR Bilingual Crisis line at 415.595.8251 for referrals, <mysite.verizon.net/vzeo9ewi/idrissstelleyfoundation>, <myspace.com/isfoundation>.

Slavery & Trafficking: Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking (CAST), 5042 Wilshire Blvd., #586, LA CA 90036. 213.365.1906. <castla.org>.

SoCal Immigration Coalition: over 30 organizations covering labor, students, teachers, community-based organization working with immigrants rights, &c. Denouncing ICE raids & demanding FULL legalization. 323.602.3480. <immigrationcoalition.org>, <facebook.com/SCIC.Info>.

Surveillance Self Defense: Electronic Freedom Foundation. <ssd.eff.org>.

Undocumented Students: Student Rights: <maldef.org>, click on education, public policy then AB540. Scholarships: Association of Raza Educators (ARE) sponsors a continuing project (donations & applications, <razaeducators.org>, click on “scholarship donate.” <razaeducators@yahoo.com>).

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. <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. 323.852.9808. <ooa@igc.org>. <officeoftheamericas.org>.

Submit:

OccuPoetry: Seeking poetry about economic justice/injustice, greed, protest, activism, and opportunity. Formal and free-verse, mail art, and collage poetry. Submissions or queries: <submissions (at) occupypoetry.org>. <occupypoetry.org>.

OccupyWriters: Looking for first-hand accounts of writers’ experiences with the Occupy Wall Street protests. Submit a short statement that captures the movement from a personal perspective. Prose, poem, comic, story, vignette, anything goes. <occupywriters.submissions@gmail.com>. <occupywriters.com>.

protestpoems.org: Ongoing submissions. A poetry journal entirely devoted to new poetry that tackles human rights issues worldwide. Website & email lists provide information about persecuted writers with sample letters of protest. Email list: <write (at) protestpoems.org> with “SUBSCRIBE” in your subject line. <protestpoems.org>.

Venues:

Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice. 310.822.3006. <richard@beyondbaroque.org>. <beyondbaroque.org>.
Dannys, 23 Windward Ave., Venice. 310.450.6052. <dannysvenice.com>.
Marina Del Rey Library, 4533 Admirality Way, MDR. 310.821.3415. <colapublib.org>.
Unurban Cafe, 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. 310.315.0056. <unurban.com>.

Undated:

Coalition for World Peace: Keeping Congress aware of what the people voted for. Bring snacks. Next meeting date TBA. Contact them to verify date, location, etc. Korean Resource Center, LA. 900 S. Crenshaw Blvd., LA. <staff@coalitionforworldpeace.org>. <coalitionforworldpeace.org>. [CL 2014-09; website blocked]

Cuba Tours: Various dates. Cuba Education Tours of Vancouver, BC Canada. 877.687.3817. <info@cubafriends.ca>. <cubafriends.ca>. [CL 2014-09; sent email inquiry]

Healthcare For All LA. 310.459.9763. <mcruised@aol.com>. <healthcareforall.org> (click on “local chapters,” then “los angeles county”). [CL 2014-09; no updated info on website.]

Natural Health Group: Weekly vegan dinner events at locations in LA & Orange Counties. They publish a comprehensive Holistic Directory of Vegetarian Restaurants and offer coupons as well as an ongoing discount card. (Last website update 2009.) Natural Health Group, 326 N Western Ave #368, LA, CA 90004. 800.701.9364, 310.396.2826. <info@naturalhealthgroup.org>. <naturalhealthgroup.org>. [CL 2014-09; recent prior response said they are on hiatus & to watch their website]

OC Recruitment Awareness Project: New volunteers urgently needed. Volunteers needed (90min at 7a once a month during school year). 949.492.0571. <bmartin125@comline.com>. <facebook.com>, search for “OC Recruitment Awareness.” [CL 2014-09; sent email inquiry]

Palisadians for Peace: HS counter-recruitment visits weekly when classes are in session. Usually early morning (~7a). Also off-campus distributing info pamphlets with alternatives/facts countering relentless military pressure. Volunteers needed. 310.573.1901. <ulisandra.paz@verizon.net>. [CL 2014-09; sent email inquiry; email bounced back “over quota”]

Progressive Radio: From Matt Rothschild of The Progressive magazine. <progressive.org/radioweekly>. [CL 2014-09; URL bad; parent website no longer shows broad/podcast component]

Sharing Food. Michael Hubman and others run “Right to Share Food” bringing food & water to the folks living on LA’s Skid Row. 714.227.2217. <waterman@watercorps.net>. <righttosharefood.org>, <watercorps.net>. (These websites may not be up to date.)
Union Organizing: UNITE HERE!, a union of hotel, casino, food service, laundry& textile workers, wants dedicated activists for a comprehensive program of leadership training & political education. 213.481.8530. <thudson@unitehere.org>. <unitehere.org>, <hotelworkersrising.org>. [CL 2014-09; website no longer shows specific recruiting for training as above]

Vegan Happy Hour: Age 21+ only; pay for (optional) drinks. 5-9 PM potluck; social continues after. The Short Stop, 1455 Sunset Blvd (2 blocks E of Echo Park Blvd at Sutherland, look for red neon cocktails sign), Echo Park. Join myspace to access their website & meeting schedule. <myspace.com/veganhappyhour>. [CL 2014-09; website no longer active]

West Valley Secular Humanists. , may not currently be meeting, 866.GOD.LESS, 323.666.4258. <meetup.com/secularhumanism-17>, <atheistsunited.org>. [CL 2014-09; website not updated recently]

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