Oct 1 Wed:
Health and Wellness expert Dave MacArthur will discuss the Four Pillars of Health: Basic Nutrition and Advancements for Healthy Muscles, Energy and the Most Effective Weight Loss, Mental Clarity and the most cutting-edge Anti-Aging Telomeres Science: the only known human biological clock.6:30p Reception*, 7p event, Mayme A Clayton Library and Museum, 4130 Overland Ave (just s. of Culver Blvd), Culver City 90230. httpss://www.facebook.com/events/812910358752429/?
* Tasties including Kosher & Vegan will be provided.
http://www.agapewellnessgroup.com
Recurring events: DFA-OC: 6;30p social, 7:15-9p meeting. Check the date. Costa Mesa. ? Tenants Rights: 7p. W. Hollywood. ? Healthcare For All CA: 7p. Van Nuys. ó See Recurring Events listings/Wed.
Oct 2 Thu:
6:p Critical Race Studies, 405 Hilgard Avenue, UCLA Law School, Los Angeles 90095
CRS Annual Symposium 2014:Whiteness as Property: A Twenty-Year Appraisal
Panel with Kimberly Williams Crenshaw, Robin D.G. Kelley and others.
https://law.ucla.edu/centers/social-policy/critical-race-studies/events/2014-annual-symposium/program/
Health and Wellness expert Dave MacArthur will discuss the Four Pillars of Health: Basic Nutrition and Advancements for Healthy Muscles, Energy and the Most Effective Weight Loss, Mental Clarity and the most cutting-edge Anti-Aging Telomeres Science: the only known human biological clock.
6:30p Reception*, 7 event, BusinessSource, 455 West 6th Street, San Pedro 90731.
httpss://www.facebook.com/events/1612987522261653/?
* Tasties including Kosher & Vegan will be provided.
http://www.agapewellnessgroup.com
Grassroots Coalition for the Schools LA Students Deserve
General Assembly, 4:30p (Location TBA)
We’ll discuss the strategy and share materials to get started!
For info: Rosa Jimenez <jimenez.rosa@gmail.com>
Recurring events: Peace & Justice Films: 7p. Screening of American Empire. Whittier. ? Onionaires chorale rehearsal: Thu 7:15p. North Hills. ? Bob Avakian Live: 7:30p. LA. ó See Recurring events/Thu.
Oct 3 Fri:
Critical Race Studies Symposium, 9a-6:15p. UCLA Law school, Panels and Plenary, see Oct 2 for contact details.
Yasunidos (Ecuador) Speaking Tour on resistance to oil drilling in the Amazon and Defense of Human Rights, Indigenous Rights, and the Rights of Nature
LIBERATION SCHOOL, 3201 Maple Ave, Los Angeles
7p (Doors Open 6:30). Lots of great food; Please rsvp so there’s enough for everybody. Free. English and Spanish. Info/RSVP: Leone Hankey: <LSandraH@gmail.com>, 213-321-5363 https://yasunidosinternational.wordpress.com/manifiesto/
Taft High Military Counter-Recruitment Opt-out campaign, 2:50p, 5461 Winnetka Avenue, Woodland Hills or carpool from Waterlily Cafe, Topanga, CA at 2:15 pm. Topanga Peace Alliance. httpss://www.facebook.com/events/847304255294750/
Recurring events: Topanga Peace Vigil: 4:30-5:30p. Topanga. ? Costa Mesa Peace Vigil: 5-7p. Costa Mesa. ? Topanga Peace Alliance film night: 7:30p sharp (doors open 7p). Check date. Topanga. ó See Recurring events/Fri.
Oct 4 Sat:
Critical Race Studies annual symposium, UCLA Law, panels, keynote, plenary and evening fundraiser, See Oct 2 for contact information.
First US solo show for Egyptian master painter Mohamed Khedr, featuring 40 works on canvas and paper, Oct 4-26, with an opening reception for the artist on Sat, Oct 4
7-10p, Inside/Outside Gallery, Levantine Cultural Center
5998 W. Pico Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90035
Between La Cienega & Fairfax
street parking
Open House at Kuruvungna Springs 10a-3p.
The Springs at Kuruvungna are located at 1439 South Barrington Avenue, on the campus of University High School, Kuruvungna Springs Cultural Center & Museum, 1 mile w. of 405 on Barrington Avenue, 1 blk n. of Santa Monica Bl., 2nd driveway on the west side, LA 90025.
Info: program@gabrielinosprings.com
Association of White Anti-Racists Everywhere (AWARE-LA) 1-4p, 1st Saturday
Unitarian Universalist Church, 1246 18th St., Santa Monica 90404.
info: awarela@gmail.com
Free Association of Anarchists biweekly Study Group on Radical Economics. Wrapping up our reading and discussion of “Anarchist Economics: A Holistic View” from the AK Press anthology The Accumulation of Freedom. No prior reading necessary–we welcome newcomers and veterans alike 🙂
3p, 3 Worlds CafÈ, 3310 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90011
Recurring events: ? Tenants Rights: 10a. W Hollywood. ? Intl. Black Writers & Artists: 2-4p. LA. ó See Recurring events/Sat.
? Movie Night: Freedom Summer: 5:30p. $5 suggested donation for potluck before screening. Peace Center, 3916 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City. 213.201.7029. <9to5.org/CA>.
Oct 5 Sun:
Potluck lunch featuring discussion of state healthcare and criminal justice initiatives
Noon-2p, Church in Ocean Park, 235 Hill Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Forum on CA ballot initiatives for the Nov. 4 election featuring:
Dr. Paul Song – Proposition 45; Dr. Sion Roy – Proposition 46; Dr. Bob Gordh – Proposition 47
Prop. 47 would reduce 6 non-violent offenses, including simple drug possession, from felonies to misdemeanors.
Recurring events: Arlington West Memorial sunrise-sundown. Santa Monica. ? Occupy Fights Foreclosures: 2-6p. LA. ? RAC Food Program Distribution Noon-5p. LA. ? OC Greens 2-3p general meeting; 3-4p county council. Irvine. ? Vegan Toastmasters: 3p. Check dates. LA. ó See Recurring events/Sun.
Shoo Fly in da Buttermilk: 7p. Gerry Fialka & Brad Kay probe the motives and consequences of the Minstrel Show, voluntary Negritude, & Afrofuturism. Free. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice. 310.822.3006.
Oct 6 Mon:
Critical Resistance Los Angeles new member orientation, 12-2p, Chucoís Justice Center,
1137 E. Redondo Blvd., Inglewood 90302 (1 blk n. of Florence, 3 blk w. of Crenshaw)
For info: 510.444.0484, crla@criticalresistance.org Prison abolitionists active with No More Jails LA, Californians United for a Responsible Budget (CURB), etc.
Recurring events: Fair Chance Project Food Distribution: 10a-Noon. Inglewood. ? Occupy Venice: 8p. Venice. ó See Recurring events/Mon.
? Fall Delegation to Bolivia (Presidential Election Oct 12): Oct 6-16. $1000. Start in Cochabamba and end in La Paz; visits to Coroico and Coripata (Yungas de La Paz), Cochabamba and Chapare. Trip space is very limited. If interested, email <cbalbertolovera@gmail.com> ASAP.
Oct 7 Tue:
MARCH AGAINST CAPITALISM, 1p, Pershing Square – Downtown Los Angeles. Olive between 5th & 6th Streets
Recurring events:
Military Families Speak Out 7p. OC. ó See Recurring events/Tue.
McLuhan-Finnegans Wake Reading Club: 6-8p. Marina Del Rey Library, 4533 Admirality way, MDR.
Oct 8 Wed:
Recurring events: UN Women 6:45-9p. W Hollywood. ? Tenants Rights: 7p. W. Hollywood. ó See Recurring events/Wed.
Singer Suzy Williams: 7-10p. Free. Dannys, 23 Windward Ave, Venice. 310.450.6052. .
Change-Links Check-in/Production Planning: 7:30-9p. For next issue. Peace Center, 3916 S Sepulveda Blvd (between Venice & Washington Place, adjacent to I-405), Culver City. Dial ì22î for entry. See Recurring/Wed.
Oct 9 Thu:
Recurring events: Conscientious Projector Films: 7p. Screening of Broken On All Sides: Race, Mass Incarceration & New Visions for Criminal Justice in the US. Pasadena. ? Onionaires chorale rehearsal: Thu 7:15p. North Hills. ó See Recurring events/Thu.
Oct 10 Fri:
Recurring events: Topanga Peace Vigil: 430-530p. Topanga. ? Costa Mesa Peace Vigil: 5-7p. Costa Mesa. ó See Recurring events/Fri.
Oct 11 Sat:
16th Annual Communitas Awards, 2014 Honorees: Katharine King, Bishop Minerva G. Carcano, Blase Bonpane and Theresa Kileen Bonpane
Dinner and an award ceremony to celebrate those who embody and elevate the spirit of community! 4p, Church in Ocean Park, 235 Hill Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 399-1631 , <office@churchop.org>
Recurring events: Tenants Rights: 10a. W Hollywood. ? OC Peace Coalition: 10a-Noon. Irvine. ? Fair Chance Project: 10a-3:30p. Check dates. Inglewood. ? Americans United for Separation of Church & State: 1:30p. Irvine. ? MESS (Media Ecology Soul Salon) Interviews: 4-6p. Filmmaker, artist educator Kent Hayward. Santa Monica. ó See Recurring events/Sat.
Pasadena Art Walk: 11a-5p. Annual event. 626.744.0340, playhouse district assoc. , click on calendar of events then ARTWalk.
Oct 12 Sun:
The Gabrielino/Tongva Springs Foundation Presents LIFE BEFORE COLUMBUS
A Native American Arts and Crafts Festival 11a-4p
University High School Springs, 1439 South Barrington Avenue, West Los Angeles 90025
Native American Flute, Tongva Dancers, Azteca Dancers, Gabrielino Indians of San Gabriel, California, Children’s Games and Crafts, Indian Rope Making, Native American Foods, Tongva Culture Displays, Village Site Tours, Herbal Display
http://www.gabrielinosprings.com
Twice Tested by Fire – Ticketed Reception honoring Rev. Cecil ‘Chip’ Murray, benefit for Interfaith Communities United for Justice & Peace, 5:30p
Holman United Methodist Church, 3320 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018
Recurring events: Arlington West Memorial sunrise-sundown. Santa Monica. ? Occupy Fights Foreclosures: 2-6p. LA. ? RAC Food Program Distribution Noon-5p. LA. ó See Recurring events/Sun.
? Documentary as Subversive Art: time TBA. Workshop with Gerry Fialka. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd, Venice. 310.822.3006 (310.306.7330 for start time). Free. Part of the Other Venice Film Festival, Oct 10-12: . All events at BB.
Oct 13 Mon:
International Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Dia de la Raza (Counter Columbus Day)
Recurring events: Fair Chance Project Food Distribution: 10a-Noon. Inglewood. ? Documental: 6-10p, Santa Monica. Avant-Garde films. Unurban Cafe, 3301 Pico Blvd, LA. . See Recurring/Mon. ? Occupy Venice: 8p. Venice. ó See Recurring events/Mon.
Oct 14 Tue:
Recurring events: Revolution Books bookstore volunteers meeting: 7p. LA. ó See Recurring events/Tue.
Oct 15 Wed:
“Art is a Weapon”
1-3 p.m., Monarch Hall, Campus Center at LA Valley College
map: httpss://www.lavc.edu/map/
Political art + recent work by Ted Rall & Stephanie McMillan
“War, Imperialism and Oppression…and Resistance”
7 -9 p.m., Sequoia Auditorium, Sequoia Hall with Ted Rall, Stephanie McMillan & Prof. David Klein
CSUN: 8111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, California CA 91330-8207
Recurring events: Tenants Rights: 7p. W. Hollywood. ó See Recurring events/Wed.
? Meditations on Media (MOM): 7-10p. Beyond Baroque. . See Recurring/Wed.
Oct 16 Thu:
“Capitalism vs. the Climate”
with Stephanie McMillan & Prof. David Klein
3:30 p.m., Pasadena Room, USU (University Student Union)
CSUN: 8111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, California CA 91330-8207
Recurring events: SFV Atheists United: 6:45p dinner/social; 7:15p discussion. Topic: Outside religion, is there an actual good & evil? North Hills. ?
Peace & Freedom Party: 7p. LA.
Peace & Justice Teach-In: 7p. Whittier.
Onionaires chorale rehearsal: Thu 715p. North Hills. ? Bob Avakian Live: 7:30p. LA.
Fightin Words: 8-11p. Inglewood. ó See Recurring events/Thu.
Oct 17 Fri:
“Art is a Weapon”
2-3:40 p.m., Nordhoff Hall 113
Political art + recent work by Stephanie McMillan & Ted Rall
CSUN: 8111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, California CA 91330-8207
Recurring events: Topanga Peace Vigil: 4:30-5:30p. Topanga. ? Costa Mesa Peace Vigil: 5-7p. Costa Mesa. ó See Recurring events/Fri.
Oct 18 Sat:
“Organizing at the Intermediate Level — Toward Building a Mass Movement” with Sarah Cruz
2 p.m. Art & Design, Room 211
CSUN: 8111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, California CA 91330-8207
Block the Boat: Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions-LA community picket of Zim Israeli shipping line at the Long Beach dock where the ship brings its bi-monthly cargo of goods from Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories, following up on last month’s successful action,
6a ñ 700 Pier A Plaza, Port of Long Beach
Text BLOCKTHEBOAT to 84483 to receive alerts from BDS Los Angeles about this action.
1p, Special meeting of KPFK “Delegates Assembly” regarding the Pacifica National Board, followed by a meeting of the KPFK Local Station Board rescheduled from the 3rd Wed. of the month. Peace Center, 3916 S Sepulveda Bl., Culver City 90230. Dial 22 for entry at door.
Recurring events: Tenants Rights: 10a. W Hollywood. ? Intl. Black Writers & Artists: 1-5p. Pasadena. ó See Recurring events/Sat.
El Grande Fondo de Los Angeles Crest (The Great Los Angeles Crest Challenge). Travel through the classic high country of the San Gabriel Mountains along scenic Angeles Crest Highway. Cycling benefit for LA County Bicycle Coalition & the National Forest Foundation. .
A Tribute to the Bard: 1p. celebrating Shakespeareís 450th birthday. Shakespeare and the classics in a rustic, outdoor setting. Theatricum Botanicum. See Recurring/various dates
Oct 19 Sun:
Candidatesí Forum: 4p CRJ’s provocative questions of those candidates running for Santa Monica College trustees, followed at 5:30p by those running for the school board, and at 7pm with SM City Council candidates. Moderator will be Dr. Karen S. Gunn from Santa Monica College. Food and drink will be available. Committee for Racial Justice. Church in Ocean Park, 235 Hill St, SM.
Recurring events:
Arlington West Memorial sunrise-sundown. Santa Monica. ? Occupy Fights Foreclosures: 2-6p. LA.
RAC Food Program Distribution Noon-5p. LA. ? Vegan Toastmasters: 3p. Check dates. LA. ó See Recurring events/Sun.
Oct 20 Mon:
Recurring events: Fair Chance Project Food Distribution: 10a-Noon. Inglewood. ? Occupy Venice: 8p. Venice.
Topanga Peace Alliance General Meeting. Verify date. Topanga. See Recurring events/Mon.
Oct 21 Tue:
Recurring events: Rising Start Toastmasters: 6p. LA. ó See Recurring events/Tue.
Oct 22 Wed:
Recurring events: Tenants Rights: 7p. W. Hollywood. ó See Recurring events/Wed.
Action against Repression. International Day of Action Against Police Brutality, Repression and the Criminalization of a Generation. Time & location TBD.
Oct 23 Thu:
Recurring events: ? Onionaires chorale rehearsal: Thu 7:15p. North Hills. ó See Recurring events/Thu.
Oct 24 Fri:
Recurring events: Topanga Peace Vigil: 430-530p. Topanga. ? Costa Mesa Peace Vigil: 5-7p. Costa Mesa.
Center for Inquiry Dinners: 6:30p dinner, 7:30p discussion & social. LA. See Recurring events/Fri.
Oct 25 Sat:
Boycott Hewlett-Packard, the computer, printer and accessory manufacturer is also a major supplier of population control technology to the Israeli apartheid regime of Palestinians with biometric ID cards; HP is also among top 25 US military contractors and runs the database of all CA prisoners and parolees, as well as speeding up ICE deportations and training federal agents in computer forensics. Community informational picket outside Little Tokyo Office Depot, 2nd St, between Central & Alameda. For info: <hpboycott@gmail.com> <https://hpboycott.org>
Recurring events: Tenants Rights: 10a. W Hollywood. ? Move to Amend: Monthly meeting 1-3p. Holy Grounds, 5371 Alhambra Av, LA 90032. ó See Recurring events/Sat.
Jazz Funk Fest: 7-10p. Free. Unurban Cafe, 3301 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica.
Oct 26 Sun:
Recurring events: Arlington West Memorial sunrise-sundown. Santa Monica Pier. ? LA Atheists United: 11a-3p. Hollywood. ? Occupy Fights Foreclosures: 2-6p. LA. ? RAC Food Program Distribution Noon-5p. MacArthur Park, LA. ó See Recurring events/Sun.
Change-Links Distribution/Planning: last Sun 11:30a-2p. Potluck. Distro Nov. issue, plan Dec. issue. Peace Center, 3916 S Sepulveda Blvd (between Venice & Washington Place, adjacent to I-405), Culver City. Dial ì22î for entry. See Recurring/Sun.
Screenings: 7p: Red Reign: 830p: My Name Is Jansa Janez. Also Q&A with director Masha Savitz. Free. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd, Venice. 310.822.3006.
Oct 27 Mon:
Recurring events: Fair Chance Project Food Distribution: 10a-Noon. Inglewood. ? Occupy Venice: 8p. Venice. ó See Recurring events/Mon.
Oct 28 Tue:
Recurring events: OC Code Pink Vigil: 5:30-7p. Orange. ? Revolution Books bookstore volunteers meeting: 7p. LA. ó See Recurring events/Tue.
Oct 29 Wed:
Recurring events: Senior Patriots for Peace Vigil: 5-6:30p. Seal Beach. ? Activist Support Circle: 6:30p. Santa Monica. ? Tenants Rights: 7p. W. Hollywood. See Recurring events/Wed.
Oct 30 Thu:
Recurring events: Onionaires chorale rehearsal: Thu 7:15p. North Hills. See Recurring events/Thu.
Firefly Ball Awards Gala: 6-9p. Benefit for LA County Bicycle Coalition. Light-filled evening of art, music, food & drink honoring bicycle community members. Farmers & Merchants Natl Bank, 401 S Main St, LA.
Oct 31 Fri:
Recurring events: Topanga Peace Vigil: 430-530p. Topanga. ? Costa Mesa Peace Vigil: 5-7p. Costa Mesa. ó See Recurring events/Fri.
Upcoming Events:
Nov 1 Sat:
Recurring events: Tenants Rights: 10a. W Hollywood. ? Intl. Black Writers & Artists: 2-4p. LA. Open House at Kuruvungna Springs 10a-3p. LA 90025.
AWARE-LA: 1-4p, Santa Monicaó See Recurring events/Sat.
Nov 2 Sun:
Recurring events: Arlington West Memorial sunrise-sundown. Santa Monica. ? Occupy Fights Foreclosures: 2-6p. LA.
RAC Food Program Distribution Noon-5p. LA.
OC Greens 2-3p general meeting; 3-4p county council. Irvine. ? Vegan Toastmasters: 3p. Check dates. LA. ó See Recurring events/Sun.
Nov 3 Mon:
Recurring events: Fair Chance Project Food Distribution: 10a-Noon. Inglewood.
Occupy Venice: 8p. Venice. See Recurring events/Mon.
Nov 4 Tue:
Recurring events: Military Families Speak Out 7p. OC. ó See Recurring events/Tue.
Nov 5 Wed:
Recurring events: DFA-OC: 6:30p social, 7:15-9p meeting. Check the date. Costa Mesa.
Tenants Rights: 7p. W. Hollywood. ? Healthcare For All CA: 7p. Van Nuys. ó See Recurring events/Wed.
McLuhan-Finnegans Wake Reading Club: 6-8p. (NOT Tues. due to Election Day.) Marina Del Rey Library, 4533 Admirality way, MDR.
Nov 6 Thu:
Recurring events: Peace & Justice Films: 7p. Check date. Whittier.
Onionaires chorale rehearsal: Thu 715p. North Hills. ? Bob Avakian Live: 7:30p. LA. See Recurring events/Thu.
Nov 7 Fri:
Recurring events: Topanga Peace Vigil: 4:30-5:30p. Topanga.
Costa Mesa Peace Vigil: 5-7p. Costa Mesa. ? Topanga Peace Alliance film night: 7:30p sharp (doors open 7p). Check date. Topanga. See Recurring events/Fri.
Nov 8 Sat:
Recurring events: Tenants Rights: 10a. W Hollywood.
OC Peace Coalition: 10a-Noon. Irvine.
Fair Chance Project: 10a-3:30p. Check dates. Inglewood.
Americans United for Separation of Church & State: 1:30p. Irvine.
MESS (Media Ecology Soul Salon) Interviews: 4-6p. Writer Sean Wright. Santa Monica. See Recurring events/Sat.
Nov 9 Sun:
Recurring events:
Arlington West Memorial sunrise-sundown. Santa Monica.
Occupy Fights Foreclosures: 2-6p. LA. ? RAC Food Program Distribution Noon-5p. LA. See Recurring events/Sun.
Nov 10 – Mon:
Recurring events: Fair Chance Project Food Distribution: 10a-Noon. Inglewood.
Documental: 6-10p. Nov: Holly Mosher interview/film. Free. Unurban Cafe, 3301 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica. 310.306.7330.
Occupy Venice: 8p. Venice. ó See Recurring events/Mon.
Nov 11 Tue:
Recurring events: Revolution Books bookstore volunteers meeting: 7p. LA. See Recurring events/Tue.
Nov 12 Wed:
Singer Suzy Williams: 7-10p. Free. Dannys, 23 Windward Ave, Venice. 310.450.6052. .
Change-Links Check-in/Production Planning: 7:30-9p. For next issue. Peace Center, 3916 S Sepulveda Blvd (between Venice & Washington Place, adjacent to I-405), Culver City. Dial ì22î for entry. See Recurring/Wed.
Nov 13 Thu:
Recurring events: Onionaires chorale rehearsal: Thu 7:15p. North Hills. See Recurring events/Thu.
Nov 14 Fri:
Recurring events: Topanga Peace Vigil: 430-530p. Topanga. ? Costa Mesa Peace Vigil: 5-7p. Costa Mesa. See Recurring events/Fri.
Nov 15 Sat:
Recurring events: Tenants Rights: 10a. W Hollywood. ? Intl. Black Writers & Artists: 1-5p. Pasadena. ó See Recurring events/Sat.
LA Healthcare Coalition in the DooDah Parade: 10a. March for Single Payer Healthcare! Needs: marchers, planners, money (for costumes & entrance fees). <info@hca-sfv.org>.
Nov 16 Sun:
Recurring events: Arlington West Memorial sunrise-sundown. Santa Monica. ? Occupy Fights Foreclosures: 2-6p. LA.
RAC Food Program Distribution Noon-5p. LA. ? Vegan Toastmasters: 3p. Check dates. LA. See Recurring events/Sun.
Nov 17 Mon:
Recurring events: Fair Chance Project Food Distribution: 10a-Noon. Inglewood. ? Occupy Venice: 8p. Venice. ? Topanga Peace Alliance General Meeting. Verify date. Topanga. ó See Recurring events/Mon.
Nov 18 Tue:
Recurring events: Rising Start Toastmasters: 6p. LA. See Recurring events/Tue.
Nov 19 Wed:
Recurring events: Tenants Rights: 7p. W. Hollywood. ? Meditations on Media (MOM): 7-10p. Beyond Baroque. . See Recurring events/Wed.
Nov 20 Thu:
Recurring events: SFV Atheists United: 6:45p dinner/social; 7:15p discussion. Topic: Outside religion, is there an actual good & evil? North Hills.
Peace & Freedom Party: 7p. LA. ? Peace & Justice Teach-In: 7p. Whittier.
Onionaires chorale rehearsal: Thu 7:15p. North Hills. ? Bob Avakian Live: 7:30p. LA.
Fightin’ Words: 8-11p. Inglewood. ó See Recurring events/Thu.
Nov 21 Fri:
Recurring events: Topanga Peace Vigil: 430-530p. Topanga.
Costa Mesa Peace Vigil: 5-7p. Costa Mesa. ó See Recurring events/Fri.
Nov 22 Sat:
Recurring events: Tenants Rights: 10a. W Hollywood. See Recurring events/Sat.
Nov 23 Sun:
Recurring events: Arlington West Memorial sunrise-sundown. Santa Monica.
LA Atheists United: 11a-3p. Hollywood. ? Occupy Fights Foreclosures: 2-6p. LA. ? RAC Food Program Distribution Noon-5p. LA. See Recurring events/Sun.
Dudley Cinema: 7p. Classic comedy. Free. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd, Venice. 310.822.3006.
Nov 24 Mon:
Recurring events: Fair Chance Project Food Distribution: 10a-Noon. Inglewood.
Occupy Venice: 8p. Venice. See Recurring events/Mon.
Nov 25 Tue:
Recurring events: OC Code Pink Vigil: 5:30-7p. Orange. ? Revolution Books bookstore volunteers meeting: 7p. LA. See Recurring events/Tue.
Nov 26 Wed:
Recurring events: Senior Patriots for Peace Vigil: 5-6:30p. Seal Beach. ? Activist Support Circle: 630p. Santa Monica.
Tenants Rights: 7p. W. Hollywood. ó See Recurring events/Wed.
Nov 27 Thu:
Recurring events: Onionaires chorale rehearsal: Thu 715p. North Hills. See Recurring events/Thu.
Nov 28 Fri:
Recurring events: Topanga Peace Vigil: 430-530p. Topanga.
Costa Mesa Peace Vigil: 5-7p. Costa Mesa.
Center for Inquiry Dinners: 630p dinner, 730p discussion & social. LA. See Recurring events/Fri.
Nov 29 Sat:
Recurring events: Tenants Rights: 10a. W Hollywood. ? Move to Amend: 1-3p. LA. See Recurring events/Sat.
Nov 30 Sun:
Recurring events: Arlington West Memorial sunrise-sundown. Santa Monica.
Occupy Fights Foreclosures: 2-6p. LA.
RAC Food Program Distribution Noon-5p. LA. ó See Recurring events/Sun.
Change-Links Distribution/Planning: last Sun 7:30-9p. For next issue. Peace Center, 3916 S Sepulveda Blvd (between Venice & Washington Place, adjacent to I-405), Culver City. Dial ì22î for entry. See Recurring/Wed.
Dec 2 Tue:
McLuhan-Finnegans Wake Reading Club: 6-8p. Marina Del Rey Library, 4533 Admirality way, MDR.
Dec 6 Sat:
East-West Awards recognize sustained efforts in the US to bridge political & religious divides between Americans & the Middle East/North Africa. Cultural diplomacy, relationship-building, interfaith alliances & peace activism. Hosted by the Levantine Cultural Center. Beverly Hillís Womenís Club, 1700 Chevy Chase Dr, Beverly Hills. 310.657.5511. <info@levantinecenter.org>.
Dec 8 Mon:
DOCUMENTAL: 6-10p, Santa Monica. PXL THIS 24 annual toy video film festival. Unurban Cafe, 3301 Pico Blvd, LA. See Recurring/Mon.
Recurring Events:
It ís best to verify time & location for all Recurring eventsó let us know of any changes! Be sure to check during the holidays as the usual dates may change. Known holidays: Oct 13: Indigenous Peoplesí Day/Dia de la Raza/Columbus Day, Oct 31: Halloween, Nov 1-2: Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos, Nov 11: Veteranís Day, Nov 27: (No) Thanksgiving Day.
Mondays (Oct 6,13,20,27, Nov 3,10,17,24): ? Fair Chance Project Food Distribution: Mon 10a-Noon. FREE w/ fresh vegetables, cereals, chips, healthy drinks, etc. A movement led by liberated lifers. May also offer free legal advice. Chuchoís Justice Center, 1137 E Redondo Blvd, Inglewood. 323.235.4243. . ? Occupy Venice: Mon 8p. General Assembly. Beyond Baroque, upstairs, 681 Venice Blvd, Venice. <facebook.com/occupyveniceca>, <twitter.com/occupyvenice>. ? DOCUMENTAL: 2nd Mon 6-10p (Oct 13, Nov 10). Oct: Avant-Garde films. Nov: Holly Mosher interview & film. Dec: PXL THIS 24 annual toy video film festival. Free. Unurban Cafe, 3301 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica. 310.306.7330. . ? Topanga Peace Alliance General Meeting: Usually 3rd Mon (Oct 20, Nov 17). Confirm date & location. 310.795.1373. <debbieinla@outlook.com>. .
Tuesdays (Oct 7,14,21,28, Nov 4,11,18,25): ? Acting Workshop for Vets: Tue 7-10p. Train for performance; heal, grow & learn via drama therapy. Donation. Optional RSVP online. Veterans Project. Also community theater & other workshops. 3916 Sepulveda, Culver City. 310.842.8794. <roy@theveteransproject.org>.
Nonfiction Writing Workshop: Tue 8p. Creative non-fiction, memoir, prose. Also writing, media & performance workshops. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd, Venice. 310.822.3006. <beyondbaroque@aol.com>. . ? McLuhan-Finnegans Wake Reading Club: 1st Tue 6-8p (Oct 7, Nov 4). Marina Del Rey Library, 4533 Admirality Way, MDR. . ? Military Families Speak Out 1st Tue 7p (Oct 7, Nov 4). MFSO Orange County Chapter. Contact them for location, etc. 562.833.8035. <mfsooc@earthlink.net>. . ? Revolution Books bookstore volunteers meeting: 2nd/4th Tue 7p (Oct 14,28, Nov 11,25). Your determination, ideas & input are critical. Revolution Books, 5726 Hollywood Blvd at Wilton, LA. 323.463.3500. ? Rising Start Toastmasters: 3rd Tue 6p (Oct 21, Nov 18). Become a better speaker! Community Room, Burbank Police Station, 200 N. Third St, Burbank. 818.846.8318. <damondray@yahoo.com>. <meetup.com/risingstartoastmaster>. More groups at , click on FIND. ? OC Code Pink Vigil: 4th Tue 530-7p (Oct 28, Nov 25). Plaza Square Park, Traffic Circle at Glassell & Chapman, Orange.
Wednesdays (Oct 1,8,15,22,29, Nov 5,12,19,26): ? Tenants Rights: Wed 7p. Also, Sat 10a. Coalition for Economic Survival, 27 years working for tenants rights & other issues. Volunteers needed. Plummer Park, Community Center, 7377 Santa Monica Blvd, W Hollywood. 213.252.4411, 323.656.4410. <contactces@earthlink.net>. . ? DFA-OC: usually 1st Wed 630p social, 715-9p meeting (Oct 1, Nov 5): Democracy for America. Oct: Debbie Cook, Board President, Post Carbon Institute. Nick Anas, Executive Dir., Democratic Party of OC leads discussion of the propositions for the Nov election. Nov: TBD. Karl Strauss Brewery, Metropointe Shopping Center, 901 South Coast Dr, Costa Mesa. <dfaoc.comm@gmail.com> . <meetup.com/dfa-oc>; updates also at . ? Healthcare For All CA: 1st Wed 7p (Oct 1, Nov 5): San Fernando Valley chapter. Improved Medicare (single-payer health care) for all Californians. Bernardi Multipurpose Community Center, 6514 Sylmar Ave at Hamlin, Van Nuys . 818.766.7318. <info@hca-sfv.org>. (click on ìlocal chaptersî then on ìsan fernando valleyî), <facebook.com/hcasfv>. ? UN Women 2nd Wed 6:45-9p (Oct 8, Nov 12). LA Chapter. Formed to promote the status of women worldwide. National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), 543 N. Fairfax, W Hollywood. 323.651.2080. <la@unwomen-usnc.org>, <chillman@la.unwomen-usnc.org>. <unwomen-usnc.org/greaterla#>. ? Singer Suzy Williams: 2nd Wed 7-10p (Oct 8, Nov 12). Free. Dannys, 23 Windward Ave, Venice. 310.450.6052. . ? Change-Links Check-in/Production Planning: 2nd Wed 7:30-9p (Oct 8, Nov 12). For next issue. Peace Center, 3916 S Sepulveda Blvd (between Venice & Washington Place, adjacent to I-405), Culver City. Dial ì22î for entry. ? Meditations On Media (MOM): 3rd Wed 7-10p (Oct 15, Nov 19). Gerry Fialkaís stimulating soiree stirs up discussion to reveal the hidden effects of what humans have invented. Free. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd, Venice. 310.822.3006. . ? Senior Patriots for Peace Vigil: Last Wed 5-6:30p (Oct 29, Nov 26). Signs and banners provided. Leisure World, large world globe, Seal Beach Blvd & Golden Rain Rd (between I-405 & Westminster), Seal Beach. 562.430.7509, 562.430.1047. ? Activist Support Circle: Last Wed 6:30p (Oct 29, Nov 26). Speakers/programs TBD. Friends Meeting Hall, 1440 Harvard St, Santa Monica. 310.399.1000. <activistsupportcircle@earthlink.net>, <jerrypeaceactivistrubin@earthlink.net>. .
Thursdays (Oct 2,9,16,23,30, Nov 6,13,20,27): Clutter 12-Step: Thu 10-11:30a. Clutterers Anonymous (CLA). Face-to-face, phone meetings, other locations. CafÈ Tropical , 2900 Sunset Blvd. Silverlake. 866.402.6685, 310.281.6064, 323.281.2243. .
Onionaires chorale rehearsal: Thu 7:15p. Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society (aka The Onion), 9550 Haskell Ave, North Hills. 818.894.9251.
Sociedad de Escritores y Poetas Latinoamericanos: Jueves (Thu) 7:30p. McDonaldís, 500 N Central Ave, Glendale. 213.230.4868. <bohemia2000@webtv.net>.
Peace & Justice Films: Usually 1st Thu 7p (Oct 2, Nov 6). Oct: American Empire. Nov: TBD. Whittier Area Peace & Justice Coalition. St. Matthias Episcopal Church, 7056 Washington Ave (NE corner @ Wardman St), Whittier. 562.587.6270, 562.233.8579. .
Bob Avakian Live: 1st /3rd Thu 7:30p (Oct 2,16, Nov 6,20). Revolution Books, 5726 Hollywood Blvd, LA. 323-463-3500. <revcom.us/revbooks>.
Downtown Art Walk: 2nd Thu 6-9p approx. peak hours (Oct 9, Nov 13). All over downtown focused on Spring & Main Sts, between 2nd & 9th Sts, Downtown LA. 213.624.6212. .
Conscientious Projector Films: 2nd Thu 7p (Oct 9, Nov 13). Oct: Broken On All Sides: Race, Mass Incarceration & New Visions for Criminal Justice in the US. Nov: TBD. Armory Center for the Arts, 145 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena. 310.782.4738, 626.792.4941 (phones may not be current). , <facebook.com/group.php?gid=53883487201>.
SFV Atheists United: usually 3rd Thu 6:45p dinner/social; 7:15p discussion (Oct 16, Nov 20). Oct/Nov topic: Outside religion, is there an actual good & evil? Kountry Folks Restaurant, 8501 Sepulveda Blvd, North Hills, 818.988.2806 (after 5p),
Peace & Freedom Party: 3rd Thu 7p (Oct 16, Nov 20). Open to all Party registrants. 2617 S Hauser Blvd, LA. 323.960.5036. . . Also other locals (click on contact, local organizations): Kern, OC, Riverside, San Bern., SD, SLO, Ventura County & Venice (LA) chapters.
Peace & Justice Teach-In: 3rd Thu 7p (Oct 16, Nov 20). Roundtable discussion of current topics & a film TBD. St. Matthias Episcopal Church, 7056 Washington Ave (NE corner @ Wardman St), Whittier. 562..692.2621, 562.233.8579.
Fightin Words: 3rd Thu 8-11p (Oct 16, Nov 20). Open Mic to Stop Police Brutality. Hosted by Oct. 22 Coalition. Call to be sure itís happening. Chucoís Justice Center, 1137 E. Redondo Blvd, Inglewood. 323.235.4243, 323.446.7459. .
Fridays (Oct 3,10,17,24,31, Nov 7,14,21,28): ? Topanga Peace Vigil: Fri 430-530p. Optional social follows vigil. Pine Tree Center, 120 S Topanga Cyn Blvd, Topanga. Contact via form on website.
Costa Mesa Peace Vigil Fri 5-7p. Protesting all colonial occupation. Across from South Coast Plaza, Bristol & Anton, Costa Mesa. <quetzalcoatl38@aol.com>. 714.956.5037.
Topanga Peace Alliance film night: Usually 1st Fri 730p sharp (Oct 3, Nov 7) (doors open 7p). Oct: TBD. Nov: TBD. Please bring vegan pot luck snack or non-alcoholic drink to share. Parking under the library. Topanga Library, 122 N Topanga Cyn Blvd, Topanga. 310.795.1373. <debbieinla@outlook.com>.
Center for Inquiry Dinners: 4th Fri (NOT 5th Fri) 6:30p dinner, 7:30p discussion & social (Oct 24, Nov 28). For atheists, freethinkers, secular humanists, skeptics, nonbelievers, agnostics, inquiring minds. WLA Grill (formerly Dolores), 11407 Santa Monica Blvd, West LA. 310.780.7363, 310.488-7431 (prefix *82 for restricted callers). .
Saturdays (Oct 4,11,18,25, Nov 1,8,15,22,29):
Tenants Rights: Sat 10a. Also Wed 7p. The Coalition for Economic Survival, with 27 years in working for tenants rights & other issues. Plummer Park, Community Center, 7377 Santa Monica Blvd, W Hollywood. 213.252.4411, 323.656.4410. <contactces@earthlink.net>.
AWARE-LA 1-4p, Assoc. of White Anti-Racists Everywhere, 1st Sat., Santa Monica U U Church, 1246 18th St., Santa Monica 90404. info: awarela@gmail.com
Open House at Kuruvungna Springs, 1st Sat. 10a-3p. (Oct 4, Nov 1, Dec 6) 1439 S. Barrington Av, on campus of University HS, Kuruvungna Springs Cultural Center & Museum, 1 mile w. of 405 on Barrington Avenue, 1 blk n. of Santa Monica Bl., 2nd driveway on the west side, LA 90025.
Intl. Black Writers & Artists: 1st Sat 2-4p (Oct 4, Nov 1), St Elmo Village, 4830 St Elmo Dr, LA. 3rd Sat 1-5p (Oct 18, Nov 15), San Rafael Branch Library, 1240 Nithsdale Rd, Pasadena. Authors, publishers, artists, community members. 323.964.3721. <randy44ross@sbcglobal.net>, <shopliftr@hotmail.com>. <facebook.com/pages/IBWALA/196883846554>.
OC Peace Coalition: 2nd Sat 10a-Noon (Oct 11, Nov 8). Educating, organizing, changing US foreign policy promoting illegal invasion & occupations & stopping US militarization (HS recruitment, brutality towards undocumented workers, criminalization of youth). Friends Meeting House, 2091 Business Center Dr, Suite 100, Irvine. 949.653.1097. <info@ocpeace.org>.
Fair Chance Project: usually 2nd Sat 10a-3:30p (Oct 11, Nov 8). 10a: Free 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: Fair Chance Project, meet with liberated lifers, people who care & attorneys to develop the ways and means to bring your loved ones home. Chuco’s Justice Center, 1137 E. Redondo Beach Blvd, Inglewood. 310.677.7445. <gerifacts@sbcglobal.net>.
Americans United for Separation of Church & State: 2nd Sat 1:30p (Oct 11, Nov 8). Irvine Ranch Water District, Community Room, 15500 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine. 949.733.9157. <orangecountyau@yahoo.com>. .
MESS (Media Ecology Soul Salon) Interviews: 2nd Sat 4-6p (Oct 11, Nov 8). Oct: Filmmaker, artist educator Kent Hayward. Nov: Writer Sean Wright. Dec: Political researcher Therese Dietlin. Free. Unurban Cafe, 3301 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica. 310.306.7330. <pfsuzy@aol.com>. .
Long Beach Art Walk: 2nd Sat 4-10p (Oct 11, Nov 8). Around Linden Ave, 1st St, Broadway, 4th St & Elm. 562.682.9735.
Pomona Art Walk: 2nd Sat 6-9p peak hours (Oct 11, Nov 8). Downtown Pomona. <socalarthub.wordpress.com/art-walk>. ? Move to Amend: last Sat 1-3p (Oct 25, Nov 29). Holy Grounds Coffee & Tea, 5371 Alhambra Ave, LA. 323.255.1279. , click on MTA Coalition, Local Affiliate List.
Sundays (Oct 5,12,19,26, Nov 2,9,16,23,30):
Arlington West Memorial Sun sunrise-sundown: Volunteers desperately needed to keep the memorial going. Project of LA VfP. Santa Monica. 323.934.3451, 310.398.0056.
Occupy Fights Foreclosures: Sun 2-6p. Dennyís behind Union Station (across Vignes), 530 Ramirez St, LA. 323.696.0596. <o.f.f.homedefense@gmail.com>, contact form on website.
RAC Food Program Distribution Sun Noon-5p: Revolutionary Autonomous Communitiesí mutual-aid project in its home neighborhoods. Volunteers needed. MacArthur Park, SE corner Wilshire Blvd. & Park View, LA. <johnaimani3@gmail.com>.
OC Greens 1st Sun 2-3p general meeting; 3-4p county council (Oct 5, Nov 2). Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine. 949.559.7336.
Vegan Toastmasters: 1st/3rd Sun 3p usually, check first (Oct 5,19, Nov 2,16). West LA Animal Care Center Community Room, 11361 W. Pico Blvd, LA. 424.BE.KIND.5 (424.254.4635). .
LA CafÈ Plays: 3rd Sun 7:30p,9p (Oct 19, Nov 16). ìFastest Theater in Town.î From conception to execution in just 10-Ω hours. Ruskin Group Theatre, 3000 Airport Ave, Santa Monica Airport, SM. $10. 310.397.3244. .
LA Atheists United: 4th Sun 11a-3p (Oct 26, Nov 23). Center for Inquiry West, 4773 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood. 866.GOD.LESS (866.463.5377), 323.666.4258. <support@atheistsunited.org>. . Other SoCal locations (from SLO to OC), click on Affiliated Organizations.
Change-Links Distribution/Planning: last Sun 730-9p (Oct 26, Nov 30). For next issue. Peace Center, 3916 S Sepulveda Blvd (between Venice & Washington Place, adjacent to I-405), Culver City. Dial ì22î for entry.
Various Dates & Archived Media (contact them for more info):
ACLU OC. <ye1045@yahoo.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.
AlterNet (articles &c): Progressive website.
Beyond Baroque: Long running arts and poetry venue with numerous events. 681 Venice Blvd., Venice. 310.822.3006. <richard@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 , search for ìlease subsidyî and for ìla cultural centers.î ? 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.
CounterSpin (articles, web/broadcast): Media criticism; also on Free Speech TV. , click on ìcounterspin.î ? CPRMetro.org (radio/web): Community Progressive Radio. .
Democracy Now! (web/broadcast): Weekdays. .
Ecovillage Tours: Sat Oct 11,25. 10:30a-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>.
Filmmaking Classes: Easy classes for the whole family. Echo Park Film Center, 1200 N. Alvarado St., LA. 213.484.8846.
Food Not Bombs shares free vegan food with homeless & others in need, protesting the effects of capitalism & military spending. All collectives need volunteers. (click on ìfind your local chapterî). 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>. . ? Grit TV (web/broadcast): Laura Flanders. Also on Free Speech TV. .
l.a. activist (articles): Activism journal. . ? 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>. ? Left Wing Radio Stations: nationwide listings
Making Contact (radio/web): Weekly documentary radio program. Globalization, civil liberties, prison issues, education, environmental justice, &c.. ? Mother Natureís Army (music): Eco-freak rock, punk americana spreading truth. Events: <mothernaturesarmy@gmail>, booking: <psychorelicrecords@gmail.com>. or ìMother Natures Armyî on Facebook.
Occupy Foreclosures. Get connected with families needing help fighting foreclosure/eviction. , click on ìvolunteer.î ? Organic Gardening School: Classes for adults, children. Several local venues. 888.341.9666. , look for classes.
Progressive [AM] Talk Radio: Randi Rhodes (), archives onlyó no ongoing shows. Mike Malloy (). Thom Hartmann (), radio & TV.
The Rational Radical (podcast): Archive of progressive program by long time activist & CL subscriber Jerold Block. <rational@roadrunner.com>
Raza Press & Media Association (media): ìThe only Mexican-Raza journalist organization consistently advancing/building revolutionary anti-imperialist media.î <razapressassociation.org/blog>.
SOA Watch: Speakers, actions, international delegations. 202.234.3440. <nico@soaw.org>. . ? Suzy Williams (music): Various locations & accomplices. 310.306.7330. <pfsuzy@aol.com>. .
Theatricum Botanicum: Sat Oct 18 1p ìA Tribute to the Bardî celebrating Shakespeareís 450th bíday. Shakespeare & classics set in a rustic, outdoor setting. Regular season resumes in summer 2015. Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Cyn Blvd., Topanga. 310.455.3723. .
Urban Farming: Farm & Conference Center. Dragonfly Hill Urban Farm, 345-Ω 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. . Other chapters (nationwide): . ? Voice of Palestine Radio: Vancouver Coop Radio since 1987. Ongoing archives on internet: .
Witness for Peace Delegations: Bolivia, Colombia, Cuba, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Venezuela. 202.547.6112 . , click on ìtravel with us.î ? 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> . .
Young Warriors: ìFor youth by youthî program to meet the challenge of your own struggle. 818.913.1968, 818.939.3433. <youngwarriors_souls@yahoo.com>, <young.warriors.yw@gmail.com>. , <facebook.com/YoungWarriors2007>.
Alternate Calendar sources:
So Cal: LA County: Dick & Sharonís LA Progressive. , look under events. ? Orange County: OC Progressive: .
San Diego County: Activist SD, , click on calendar; Occupy SD Calendar, <copswiki.org/Common/OccupySanDiegoCalendar>.
Santa Barbara County: Join listserve via <groups.yahoo.com/group/sbprogcoalition>.
No Cal: Sacramento: Sac. Area Peace Action. , click on calendar. San Jose: SJ Peace & Justice Center: , click on calendar. South SF Peninsula: Peninsula Peace & Justice Center, , click on calendar. ? Campus Activism: National calendar of interest to students and others. , look under events.
Resources:
Community Services:
Activist Security Training: Ruckus Society security team for internet & other issues activists face. <megan@ruckus.org>.
Bartering Groups: Goods & services w/o cash; trade w/o banks or a money system. Local community based finance groups: . Click on Membership then Membership Directory. Search for ìlos angeles.
Car-Free Living: Auto-Free Orange County: . Car-Free Santa Barbara: <byrdm@sbcapcd.org>. . Also, a worldwide network of car-free resources: . And weíd 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, ìThe Illegal War on Libya.î <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: , look for link under ìFOIA Services.î Get a deceased persons file: .
Free Fruit treasure map for everywhere. Map locations you know about; visit places others have posted. Potentially a *worldwide* resource. .
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 . Street Lawyer: a WIKI to End and Prevent Homelessness: . Westside Live Food Calendar: , click on ìiEat.î Or go to , search for ìfood programs in west hollywoodî then find the document in the list (document dated 2012-02). ìLos Angeles Homeless Resource Wiki,î (try clicking on the logo on the upper left to access content). And many other online local resources can be found by searching for ìlos angeles homeless resourcesî (change the locale if necessary).
iEat: Santa Monica/Venice Food Programs. Westside LIVE Food Calendar. , click on ìiEat;î current calendar is at bottom.
LA Intentional Community Networking: Many alternative housing options. <laecovillage.org/Intentionalcommunitynetworking.html>.
Market Match Program helps boost buying power for seniors & low income families at many SoCal farmersí markets. CalFresh, WIC and SSI participants get $5-10 weekly to spend at the market. , see ìmarket matchî 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. , click on ìguide.î
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: , click on the ìCase Documentsî tab & look for ìSearch and Seizure.î
Unemployed Resources/Jobs: CHIRLA: Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights in LA. , click on ìInternships and Employment.î High Country News: Job Board. NGOs, green companies, etc. , 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. , click on ìJobs.î IRC: (International Rescue Committee.) , click on ìHow You Can Help/Work With Usî then on ìSearch Jobs and Apply.î International & US locations including LA & San Diego. LAANE: (LA Alliance for a New Economy.) , click on ìAbout Usî/ ìJobs.î Sustainable Living & Farming Jobs & other ìshort term job opportunities.î . 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>.
Womenís Non-Violence Centers: , then ìHelp for Victims,î then ìHow To Start an Independent Advocacy Center to End Violence Against Women … and Why.î Also other info helping women help themselves. Centros del Non-Violence de las Mujeres: , entonces ìAyuda para Victemas,î entonces ìCÛmo iniciar un centro independiente de defensa para poner fin a la violencia contra las mujeres … y por quÈ.î 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>. .
Conscientious Objectors: Linking up with one of the following groups is the first step recommended for obtaining CO status: Center on Conscience & War (CCW) , Courage to Resist (CTR) or GI Rights Hotline .
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 ìAlternatives to the Militaryî (itís on the left side of the page) that lists job resources for those who feel that the military is their only option. . Resources for Educators to Stop the War: , click on ìCounter-Recruitment.î Project YANO (Youth and Non-military Opportunities), . 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>. .
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>. . (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: ìGI Specialî 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): . Vets 4 Vets: 520.319.5500, , a peer support group for recent vets. National Veterans Foundation: 888.777.4443, . Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injuries (DCoE): , <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: . We do not vouch for any of these being *progressive* resources.
Recruiter Abuse Hotline: 877.688.6881. , search for ìMilitary Recruiter Abuse Hotline.î
Resisters Website: .
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>. , . 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. , search for ìfund for dreamersî.
Jailhouse Lawyers Handbook: Provided by the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) and the National Lawyersí Guild (NLG). .
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, . 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>.
Stop Police Abuse Now! <https://groups.yahoo.com/group/stop-polabuse> Decades-long searchable archive of cases of police abuse, brutality, corruption and terror; on-going email updates.
Watch-a-Pig Program, locally and developing nationally, contact Black Riders Liberation Party, <blackriders1996@gmail.com> 323-289-4457
Slavery & Trafficking: Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking (CAST), 5042 Wilshire Blvd., #586, LA CA 90036. 213.365.1906. .
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. , <facebook.com/SCIC.Info>.
Undocumented Students: Student Rights: , click on education, public policy then AB540. Scholarships: Association of Raza Educators (ARE) sponsors a continuing project (donations & applications, , click on ìscholarship donate.î <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. .
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>. .
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: . . ? OccupyWriters: Looking for first-hand accounts of writersí 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>. . ? 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: with ìSUBSCRIBEî in your subject line. .
Venues:
Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice. 310.822.3006. <richard@beyondbaroque.org>. .
Dannys, 23 Windward Ave., Venice. 310.450.6052. .
Marina Del Rey Library, 4533 Admirality Way, MDR. 310.821.3415. .
Unurban Cafe, 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. 310.315.0056. .
