The Fresno Peace and Social Justice calendar
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6 PM
Fresno County Bicycle Coalition monthly meeting at The Revue Café, 620 E. Olive Ave at Lucerne in the Tower District. Proposed Agenda: 1) Approve Minutes2) Treasurer's Report 3) Membership Update 4) Website discussion 5) Bike Month 2006 planning 6) Soliciting Student Interns 7) Announcements 8) Adjourn
Thursday, January 19
6:30 to 9:30 PM
Progressive Thursday presents The Future of Food. This documentary
presents an in-depth investigation into the disturbing truth behind the
unlabeled, patented, genetically engineered foods that have quietly filled U.S.
grocery store shelves for the past decade. The video will be presented at Round
Table Pizza, 5763 N. First St., Fresno. Buy your favorite entree
and join us for dinner; doors open at 6:30 PM, video begins at 7:00 PM. A
discussion will follow after the film. Progressive Thursday is hosted by the
GROW working group of the Fresno
County Green Party and is a free, wheelchair accessible event
open to anyone interested in discussing topics of interest to the progressive
community. For more information contact Larry Mullen at (559) 227-0293 or Leah
Haymond at (559) 906-9702.
Thursday, January 19
7 - 9 PM
Water Realities: Privatization? The program will include a showing of part of
the video Thirst and a discussion with Diane Parks, member of the Citizens
Coalition at Stockton. Find out how Stockton lost their water to an English
company and then to a German one. Monterey is also privatized and can’t break
the contract. How do we protect ourselves from privatization? The program will
be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church 4144 N Millbrook. It is sponsored
by the UU church and the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom.
For more information call Bette Noblett at (559) 439-1316 or Lydia Flores at
(559) 435-7360
Thursday, January 19
7:30 PM
JOHN McCUTCHEON: Fresno Art Museum. $20. "John McCutcheon is not only one
of the best musicians in the USA, but also a great singer_songwriter, and a
song leader." --Pete Seeger Fresno folks are great fans of John
McCutcheon. With over 22 cds to his credit and his "Mail Myself to
You" a U.S. Post Office hit, we expect a sell out. www.folkmusic.com
Thursday January 19
8 PM
Full Circle Brewing Co. Presents
"The Inner Ear Poetry Jam"
$3. cover
620 F St.
Downtown Fresno
559 264-6323
www.fullcirclebrewing.com
Friday, January 20
5:15 PM & 6:15PM
Two Films, presented by the CSUF Cineculture Club. The films will be shown at
CSUF at the ED 170 room in The Kremen School of Education, free and open to the
public. These films are part of the Margaret Mead Traveling Film Festival, from
the American Museum of Natural History in New York, funded by The International
Programs Office at Fresno State. These films are first_release independent
cultural documentaries.
5:15 PM Bride Kidnapping in Kyrgyzstan
Petr Lom 2004. 51min. (Kyrgyzstan)
***N.Y. Premiere at 2005 Margaret Mead Film & Video Festival
This is the first film to document the custom of bride kidnapping, an ancient marriage tradition in Kyrgyzstan, a former Soviet Republic in Central Asia. Interviews with the kidnapped brides, their families as well as their in_laws' families_sensitively reveal both the deep cultural roots of the tradition as well as growing rejection of it in this newly independent and rapidly modernizing society, especially by young women who wish to continue their education. Jury Award, 2005 United Nations Film Festival.
6:15 PM Children of the Decree Florin Iepan. 2004. 52 min. (Romania/Germany)
***N.Y. Premiere at 2005 Margaret Mead Film & Video Festival
Here's the story of the Romanian baby boom generation, willed into being by dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. Anxious to create a new Romania, Ceausescu, in1966, issued Decree 770, in which he forbade abortion (excepting women over 40 or those already taking care of four children) and banned all forms of contraception. By 1969, the country had a million babies more than the previous average. Thousands of kindergartens were built overnight and the new generation forced to participate in sports and cultural activities. Romania's tremendous demographic boom even led to the country's hosting a world conference on population in 1974. To revisit this period of oppression, the film blends interesting archival footage, excerpts from old fiction films and interviews with famous personalities from the time. Ironically, the new generation, on which
Ceausescu had pinned all his hopes, reached maturity in 1989 - the year when the country rose against and executed the dictator and his wife.
Cineculture Club seeks to promote cultural awareness and address diversity
issues through film.
President: Ger Lee lee10120002000@csufresno.edu
Advisor: Denise Blum dblum@csufresno.edu
Friday, January 20
6:30 - 8:30 PM Music Night at the Peace Center
Light potluck at 6:30. Program begins at 7 pm. This event is sponsored by the
Reedley Peace Center and will be held at the Fellowship Hall of First Mennonite
Church, on 'L' street between 12th and 13th streets in Reedley. Admission is
free. Contact Don Friesen by email at dfriesen@telis.org
Saturday, January 21
11 AM - 12:30 PM
The Counter-Recruitment Coalition will hold a meeting at the Fresno Center for
Nonviolence at1584 N. Van Ness in Fresno (Across from Fresno City College * SE
Corner Van Ness & McKinley * Entrance on Van Ness) People who have
volunteered to do tabling at high school are required to attend a training
class, first training is scheduled for 10:00 - 11:00 AM before our meeting this
Saturday.
Saturday, January 21
5 PM
The war against immigrants has been declared. Comite No Nos Vamos and Peace and
Freedom Party invite the people of the San Joaquin Valley to the Defense
Council. There will be a community meeting regarding the actions of the House
of Representatives, President Bush, and the Border Patrol at 453 N. Fresno St.
in Fresno California. For more information, call (559) 497-0206. Stop the
assault on the rights of Immigrants and their families! Fight the law sponsored
by Representative Sensenbrenner!
Saturday, January 21
7 PM
Bill Mitchell will be speaking at the South Valley Peace Center Talk of the
Town Movie and Lecture Series. Bill’s son Sgt. Mike Mitchell, a 1997 graduate
of Monache High School in Porterville, was killed in Sadr City, Iraq, on April
4, 2004. This is the same day as Cindy Sheehan’s son Casey was killed. Bill
is a co-founder with Cindy Sheehan of Gold Star Families for Peace ( www.gsfp.org
). Like Cindy, he has used the voice given to him by the death of his son to
speak out for peace. This will be the first time Bill has spoken in Tulare
County since Mike's death. Bill will be speaking at the College of the Sequoias
Lecture Hall, Room 350, 915 S Mooney Blvd, Visalia, 93277.
Sunday, January 22
5 PM
Candlelight Vigil
Currently there is an unprecedented attack on family planning at the local,
state, and international
levels and the scales seem staked against women to make their own choices.
Join Planned
Parenthood Mar Monte and other supporters of privacy & women's rights
for a Candlelight Vigil
commemorating the 33rd Aniversary of "Roe v. Wade!" For more
information contact Patsy Montgomery at 559.488-4908 x 301. This event will be
held on the sidewalk outside of the NEW Federal Courthouse (corner of Tulare
and P Streets in downtown Fresno).
Sunday, January 22
6:30 PM
KFCF 88.1 FM. Mike Beevers will interview nationally known FBI whistleblower
Sibel Edmonds. She has a fascinating story at the heart of the 9/11 debacle.
She has been gagged by the Justice Department. Find out what she can tell us.
Monday, January 23
11 AM
Fresno County Democratic Women's Club meeting Ramada Inn 324 East Shaw Ave at
Freeway 41 in Fresno. Business meeting 11 A.M. lunch with Speaker Michael
Hanson, superintendent Fresno Unified School District 11:55 A.M. Lunch $15. for
reservations call president Jan Sangster at (559)439-3176 or by email at: jansangster@sbcglobal.net
Monday, January 23
4 PM
Wildlife Rescue
Fig Garden Regional Library, 438-4071 Fresno Wildlife Rehabilitation will talk
about how they rescue endangered animals. Docents will bring in birds of prey
to view.
Monday, January 23
7 PM
Open Discussion:"What can we learn from the Third World?" at the
Fresno Center for Nonviolence. Center Board Members Gerry Bill and Richard
Stone both spent time in "the third world" this past year. They
invite interested others to join them in discussing what is different there,
and what their way of life can teach. The FCNV is located at 1584 N Van Ness.
For more information call (559) 237-3223.
January 25 - April 15
Free Tax Service Centers aka: VITA (VOLUNTARY INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE) Sites so
individuals may file their taxes and claim their EITC (Earned Income Tax
Credit) Fresno ACORN will be operating these sites at their office from January
25-April 15, 2006 Specifically on Mon, Wed & Fri from 4-8pm. And on Sat
10-2pm. Fresno Acorn 3636 N. First Street Suite 139 Fresno, CA 93726 T:(559)
222-9013 F: (559) 221-0704 www.acorn.org
Wednesday, January 25
10 AM - 2 PM
Fresno Metro Ministry: Regional Summer Lunch Summit, Trinity Lutheran Church.
For more information call (559) 485-1416
Wednesday, January 25
7:30 PM
Dry Branch Fire Squad is coming to the College of the Sequoias in Visalia.
.Hearing the band live is really an unforgettable experience - they are like
nothing else in the music today because of the stories and cultural satire of
Ron Thomason, the band leader. The group is also the longest running act on
Rounder Records and celebrates their 30th year in music in 2006. They have
headlined numerous times at the Strawberry Music Festival, the Huck Finn
Jubilee and the Grass Valley Bluegrass Festival. You can learn more about the
band by visiting their homepage at www.drybranchfiresquad.com
College of the Sequoias Theater, 915 South Mooney, 7:30p.m., $7.50 admission
for the general public. For info, phone 559-737-6161.
Thursday, January 26 - Saturday, June 28
Solar_electric class by Phil Erro at Fresno Adult School
6-8 PM Thursday January 26 and Friday January 27 – classroom presentation
8AM – Noon Saturday January 28 field trip
Reduce or eliminate your PG&E electric bill.
Enjoy your own clean power.
-Mark your calendar now.
-For details call Sherry McClelland at (559) 457-6015 or email at sherry@fresnoadultschool.com
After December 15th you can check the web site at www.fresnoadultschool.com , click Community Education link, then click Home Improvement
Friday, January 27
6:30 - 8:30 PM
The Reedley Peace Center presents Speaker: Audrey Hindes, teacher of Religious
and Biblical Studies at Fresno Pacific University. Fair Trade and Beyond: a
close look at food production.
Light potluck at 6:30. Program begins at 7 pm. This event is sponsored by the Reedley Peace Center and will be held at the Fellowship Hall of First Mennonite Church, on 'L' street between 12th and 13th streets in Reedley. Admission is free. Contact Don Friesen by email at dfriesen@telis.org
Saturday, January 28
2 PM
The West Fresno Democratic Club is a charted group and is on the move. The Rev.
Floyd D. Harris Jr has taken the lead to ORGINIZE, ENERGIZE, MOBLIZE and
EDUCATE
the next generation. Harris say's "We will no longer take new wine and
put in old bottles." The time has come for use to understand that It's
time for use to step up to the plate and be counted. Politicians will no longer
suck the wealth and resources out of the West Fresno Community. WFDC club will
strongly push for voter registration and education to the community. Harris
vision is to expose young people to Local, State, National issues. WFDC will
train our young people in the community to take the front lines to have a voice
for there future.
Meeting Date: Every second Saturday of each month
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: 1131 F. Street Fresno, Calf 93706
P.H: 559 264 - 0253
Fax: 254 - 0190
Web: www.FCDCC.ORG
Saturday January 28
8 PM
Full Circle Brewing Co. Presents
"Belly Dancing with Cory Zamora & Friends"
8:00pm $5.cover
620 F St.
Downtown Fresno
559 264-6323
www.fullcirclebrewing.com
Sunday, January 29
10 - 6 PM
Wellness Fair at the LaRyan event center, 4277 N West Ave in Fresno. Explore
the possibilities of optimal wellness and performance. Take charge of your
health. For more information call (559) 222-6212
Sunday, January 29
6 PM
Critical International Peace Issues: Bob and Judy Zimmerman Herr, Mennonite
Central Committee (MCC) Peace Office directors based in Akron, Pennsylvania,
will be speaking on "Critical International Peace Issues" at a forum
sponsored by Mennonite Peacemakers. The forum will be held at Mennonite
Brethren Biblical Seminary, on the corner of Butler and Chestnut in the BC
Lounge. Bob and Judy Zimmerman Herr have served internationally with MCC and
have creatively addressed a host of peacemaking issues both within Mennonite
circles and in dialogue with other Christian denominations.
Monday, January 30
11 AM - 2 PM
Planned Parenthood Mar Monte invites you to join our CEO Linda Williams and
other members of the National Post_Roe Task Force for an eye_opening
presentation and open discussion about
what women & their families can expect in a Post_Roe world. Reserve your
table/space now by calling Patsy Montgomery 559.488.4908 x 301 or Hillary
Howard 559.488.4908 x 300
Ramada Inn University
324 East Shaw Avenue
Fresno, CA 93710
COST: $25 per person (includes lunch)
(Limited Scholarships available for Students)
Monday, January 30
7 PM
The Fresno Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides (FresCAMP) will meet in
Madera in January. Please call 277-6134 or email frescamp@sbcglobal.net
for directions and car pool information.
Tuesday, January 31
12 Noon
The League of Women Voters will have a (brown bag) meeting on the subject of
Inclusionary Zoning. This event will be held at the Sunnyside Branch of the
Fresno County Library. The presenters will be Jeff Roberts (opposes) and Keith
Bergthold (supports).
Inclusionary zoning is a land-use concept in which local ordinances require builders to include a certain amount of housing for low- and moderate-income households. In contrast, exclusionary zoning is a technique that effectively drives up the cost of housing, excluding lower-income households from the community.
Both speakers will present their perspectives on the issue of whether inclusinary zoning is one possible solution to the absence of affordable housing and the over-concentration of low income housing in certain sections of the city as pointed out in the recent Brookings Institute report. For more information call (559) 251-3236 or email shh13@cvip.net .
Thursday, February 2
7 - 9 PM
Health Care for All conference at CSUF Peters Auditorium at the Craig School of
Business at CSU Fresno. The conference will have a keynote speaker from Senator
Shelia Kuehl’s office, who is lead author of the California Health Insurance
Reliability Act (CHIRA) and other speakers dealing with problems solved by
legislative passage, an overview of the legalization and a local campaign in
support. There will be a Q & A session. Details: Ray Ensher, 439-8140 or
Devin Caroll (co-chair) 439-6368.
Thursday February 2
5 - 11 PM
Full Circle Brewing Co. Presents
Art Hop Reception
Plus the music of Joel Pickford
620 F St.
Downtown Fresno
559 264-6323
www.fullcirclebrewing.com
Saturday, February 4
6 - 12 Midnight
The African American Historical & Cultural Museum fundraiser, "The
Harlem Renaissance"
Gala at the Convention Center's New Exhibit Hall
* Fine dining
* Music by Papa Bear & Co.
* Featuring Comedian Andre Covington
* Silent Auction
For further information please see attachments, or call Paul Copeland @ 681-9005.
Saturday, February 4
7:30 PM
The Fresno Folklore Society presents TSYGANKOV & SHEVCHENKO--From Russian
with Love in the Fresno Art Museum's Bonner Auditorium: Tickets: $15 advance;
$20 at door. They came to us last year at this time and wowed us. Local
Russians filled the audience and taught us how to receive fine musicians: with
bouquets of flowers during their performance. Tsygankov has performed at the
White House and has been a featured performer in concert at Carnegie Hall as
well as the Lincoln Center in New York and has thrilled enthusiastic audiences
in Washington DC's Kennedy Center. Tsygankov is the leading composer for domra
as well as being one of the most prolific. His distinctive style combines
brilliant virtuoso techniques with sensitive textural effects. His compositions
have opened up new possibilities for the instrument, setting the standard for
domra technique. Alexander Tsygankov who has been called the "Russian
Paganini" and holds the coveted "Distinguished Artist of Russia"
title, is one of the most outstanding virtuoso performers ever to take up the
ancient Russian instrument called the Domra. Inna Shevchenko is a renowned
piano soloist and accompanist. Partners in life as well as on stage, Shevchenko
(a graduate of the Russian Academy of Music) and Tsygankov have been married
for thirty-six years. In 1968 she was named Best Accompanist at the National
Competition in Tula. They have toured in many countries around the world.
Together with Tsygankov she recorded Journey from St. Petersburg to Moscow,
Thirty Years Together, and Round the World Journey. WHAT IS A DOMRA? An old
Russian folk instrument--the domra--belongs to tamboura-type instruments which
originated in ancient Egypt. The earliest records of the domra in Russia date
back to the 16th century. The instrument became popular in the midst of
wandering minstrels--the first professional performers in Russian known as
skomorokhs.
Tuesday, February 7
6 PM
The National Women's Political Caucus of Fresno County will feature Diana
Dooley, vice president and general counsel of Children’s Hospital Central
California. The monthly meeting is held at Toledo's Mexican Restaurant, 367 E.
Shaw Ave. in Fresno. [It’s just east of Highway 41 on the southwest corner of
Shaw and Fresno avenues.] The dinner meeting begins at 6 p.m. and costs $15.
RSVP is required by noon Monday, Feb. 6. Call 559-252-4812 or email lauraslmares@sbcglobal.net
Wednesday, February 8
12 Noon - 1:30 PM
Fresno Metro Ministry Community Hunger & Nutrition Forum
"Creating Healthy School Environments In Fresno"
Healthy School Environment Wellness Policy Committee members will unveil the FUSD Wellness Policy recommendations to be presented to the FUSD Board of Trustees. This document has taken over a year to produce and is a comprehensive approach to improving nutrition and physical activity environment on Fresno's school campuses. When adopted, FUSD will be a leader in the Valley addressing the health environment of our kids, and lead in addressing the obesity epidemic in a positive and comprehensive way on all FUSD school campuses. Also "Farm Fresh Wednesdays" Report and Recommendations - ways to link farms to school classrooms and cafeterias. At Trinity Lutheran Church. RSVP to 485-1416 or edie@fresnometmin.org
Wednesday, February 8
12 Noon & 7:30 PM
"The Greening of Cuba," a video about agriculture in the island
nation. Second Wednesday of each month Video Program at the Fresno Center for
Nonviolence at1584 N. Van Ness in Fresno (Across from Fresno City College * SE
Corner Van Ness & McKinley * Entrance on Van Ness) 559-23PEACE 559-237-3223
. A discussion will follow the 7:30 PM showing.
Friday, February 10
5 PM and 8 PM
Fresno Filmworks presents "The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till" at
the Tower Theatre. A product of ten years of research, Keith Beauchamp's
documentary reveals new information about the infamous murder of a 14-year-old
African-American boy in 1955, prompting the U.S. Justice Department to re-open
the 50-year old case. Tickets can be purchased at the Tower Theatre Box Office,
815 E. Olive Ave., The Movies, 1435 N. Van Ness Ave., the Fig Garden Bookstore
in Fig Garden Village, and at the door, for $10; $8, for students and seniors.
For more information call the FFW info line, 221-0755, or go to www.fresnofilmworks.org
Friday, February 10
7:30 PM
Langston Hughes Jazz Concert - Legacy of the Harlem Renaissance.
As part of the Fresno City College 2006 African American History Month
Celebration FCC and Jazz Fresno will present "Ask Your Mama: Twelve Moods
for Jazz", a multi_media concert based on a poetic masterwork by
poet/playwright LANGSTON HUGHES, at the FCC Theatre. Internationally recognized
scholar Dr. Ron McCurdy Quartet will perform Hughes' insightful, wise,
poignant, funny and soulful, poem accompanied by a live jazz quartet, and video
images of the Harlem Renaissance by African American artists and photographers
including Jacob Lawrence, Gordon Parks and Romare Bearden. Ticket prices are
$15 general and $10 for students.
For more information contact Dr. Ron McCurdy, Langston Hughes Project, (818)
429-2494
Gurdeep Sihota, Fresno City College (559) 265-5711 or 307-5499
Saturday, February 11
Registration is at 8:30 AM , training begins at 9 .Close at 4 PM
The National Women's Political Caucus of Fresno's Leadership Fund presents
Campaign Skills Training at Smuggler's Inn SW corner of Blackstone and Dakota
Avenue. The major presenter will be Dottie E. LeMieux, Northern California
campaign consultant. Other presenters include Victor Salazar, Bryn Forhan and
Dan Rosenberg. Tuition is $45 ($60 after 2/4) which includes workshops, lunch
and materials handouts. For more information call Carol Bequette 229-9661 or
Mary Stanley 268-5756.
Tuesday, February 14
2 PM
The Fresno chapter of Equality California (EQCA) will lead the community in an
activity designed to focus on marriage discrimination against loving, committed
same-sex couples. Please join marriage equality supporters to bring visibility
to marriage discrimination. The event begins outside of Fresno’s County
Clerks Office located at 2221 Kern Street, Fresno. We're looking for couples as
well as supporters to join us. Please contact Jason Scott, EQCA co-leader to
RSVP at fresno@eqca.org.
Sign making will be completed the week prior to the event.
Wednesday, February 15
Deadline for articles and calendar items to the March, 2006 Community Alliance
newspaper. Send information to AllianceEditor@Comcast.net
Thursday, February 16
7 - 9:30 PM
The Great Oxford debate - place tba; The motion before the house will be:
Darwin was Right; 'intelligent design versus evolution.
Thursday February 16
8 PM
Full Circle Brewing Co. Presents
"Inner Ear Poetry Jam"
$3 cover
620 F St.
Downtown Fresno
559 264-6323
www.fullcirclebrewing.com
Friday, February 17
7 PM
Erin Rogers with the Union of Concerned Scientists www.ucsusa.org
will be speaking on "Global Warming Impacts on the San Joaquin
Valley." She will also discuss the related lawsuit with the major
automakers. Ms. Rogers will be speaking at the College of the Sequoias Lecture
Hall, Room 350, 915 S Mooney Blvd, Visalia.
Saturday, February 18
Registration: 6:45-8:00 AM.
Race Judicata Fun Run for Charity: featuring a 5K run, a 2-mile walk/run, and a
¼ mile kids run. San Joaquin College of Law, 901 Fifth Street, Clovis, CA
Contact: info@proracegroup.com
or (559) 324-8993.
Sunday, February 19
3:30 PM
Bill Tapia, the Duke of Uke, Mihana, Davies & Tana are coming to the Fresno
Art Museum. Ukulele legend Bill Tapia continues to grow as a concert draw,
defying the odds and delighting audiences with jazz chops and sharp wit--both
intact at age 98. "You might (and boy, you'd be wrong) dismiss this as a
novelty, considering his age. But Tapia is a master communicator with precision
and his own brand of pizzazz." Honolulu Advertiser.
"Duke of Uke" Tapia’s first cd reached #4 on the Amazon.com Early Adopter Indie chart. In-stores at Tower and Borders, with over 250 attending and 70 CDs sold at Borders Sacramento.
* ON RADIO: On over 120 stations- "Duke of Uke" reached #10* on the CMJ Jazz chart.
* ON TV: Performed live on K-Five TV Honolulu for the Hoku awards June 3rd.Featured on Huell Houser's California Gold this July on KCET-28 Los Angeles PBS TV.
* ON FILM: TO YOU SWEETHEART, ALOHA documentary getting festival awards and great press.
Tapia’s youth was spent performing and jamming with the top names of the day, including Charlie Barnet, Billy Holiday, Fats Waller and Bing Crosby. While in Hawai’i he led his own big band and also worked with Island luminaries like Sol Hoopi’i and Johnny Noble. After World War II, Tapia and family settled in the San Francisco area, where he largely abandoned performing for the greater stability offered by teaching guitar full time. Re-discovered several years ago “Tappy” has embarked on perhaps the unlikeliest career resurgence ever, 98 and hotter than ever. Working with award-winning Hawaiian singer Mihana and California jazz aces Ruth Davies and Akira Tana, the latest leg of the “Duke of Uke” tour logged 9 dates in 10 days in September from Monterey to Seattle. Now in early 2006 he has plans that include a live album release, completion of a new documentary and more touring on the West Coast. Wlhen not on the road, Bill continues to teach 24 ukulele students each week.
At the invitation of the Guinness Book of World Records, Tapia is submitting documentation to cement his status as the world’s oldest professional musician for a possible new record category. Come, be inspired and be a part of this historic evening.
Sponsored by the Fresno Folklore Society. Tickets for this concert may be purchased two weeks prior to the event at The Movies Video Store; Patrick’s Music, National Hardware, Gift Shop at the Fresno Art Museum or phone 431-3653.
Tuesday, February 21
7 PM
Polly Victor will be presenting a report on the recent national meeting of the
Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL). This report will take place
during Peace Fresno's nonbusiness meeting which is held at the Fresno Center
for Nonviolence. The FCNV is located at 1584 N Van Ness
The FCNL is a long time Quaker lobbying group that works with federal legislators and the public with information and guides for action. Polly Victor states that some of the items discussed at the annual meeting will be of interest to the progressive and peace groups of Fresno.
The public is invited to hear this presentation. There is no admission charge, although seating is limited. For more information, please call Peace Fresno at 487-2515.
Wednesday, February 22
8:30 pm (Doors Open at 7:30 pm)
BOB MARLEY'S WAILERS
Wendy Russell Presents along with Renegade Productions proudly bring back Bob Marley's orginal band: The Wailers in celebration of Marley's birthday. After successfully completing a sold out 2005 tour led by Aston "Family Man" Barrett, The Wailers plan to carry on the spirit and musical dominance that was created by Bob Marley and the Wailers with another tour. Their Fresno date is slated for Wednesday, February 22 at the Tower Theater. Doors open at 7:30 for this all_ages show and music starts at 8:30. Advance tickets are $23 and can be purchased at the Tower Theater Box Office, the Brass Unicorn or through Wendy Russell Presents 209_556_9676. Creidt card purchase can be made at www.renegadeshows.com and jambasetickets.com or by calling 530_583_2801
Recognized throughout the world as the architect of reggae, "Family Man" created a music genre that rose to world domination when he teamed up with Bob Marley as his bassist and musical director to form Bob Marley and the Wailers. "Family Man" and his band, The Wailers, continue to tour the world leaving no doubt that the musical legacy he and Bob Marley created would continue.
As The Wailers embark on their 34th tour of the world, "Family Man" has pushed the limits of The Wailers, by assembling original band members that toured with Bob Marley making this reunion an unprecedented musical event. The 2006 world tour will be one of the most defining events since music fans have discovered the soul stirring magic of reggae.
The name Wailers first applied to groups led by Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Livingston in the mid_sixties, when ska was the ruling sound in Jamaican music. By the end of the decade this triumvirate had teamed up with the Barrett brothers and begun to dominate the early reggae scene, recording untold hits for producer Lee "Scratch" Perry. After signing to Island Records in 1971, the name Wailers referred to Bob Marley's band. When Peter and Bunny left the group two years later, the position of musical director was officially passed onto Aston "Family Man" Barrett and his late brother Carlton, who died in 1987. Bob Marley and The Wailers would then go on to break musical history by selling well over 250 million records worldwide. Clearly,
"Family Man" is the sole beneficiary of The Wailers' mantle and whilst other long_standing members still record and tour with the band, it is Marley's former bassist and musical arranger, "Family Man", who continues to spread his musical legacy. The lead singer is former City Heat vocalist Gary "Nesta" Pine, who is widely regarded as The Wailers' best front man since the late, great Bob himself.
In summary, The Wailers Band remains the world's ultimate roots rock reggae outfit. No other aggregation can match them for either the depth or quality of their hit songs, or their widespread appeal. The cap still fits, and yes, the crowd still wants more.
For more information contact 209/556-2676 pr 530 583-2801.
Friday, February 24
7 PM
A traditional Armenian concert program of songs and dances by the: CHOOKASIAN
ARMENIAN CONCERT ENSEMBLE (14 musicians) and ZVARTNOTS ARMENIAN FOLK DANCES
from Los Angeles. (30 folk dancers) will be at the California State University,
Fresno Satellite Student Union-Whitfield Hall 2485 East San Ramon (Enter from
Barstow St.) Tickets: $10.00 & $8.00 CSUF Students Free - Ticket Info.
(559) 278-2078, Box Office (559) 278-3970 Additional info. about the
performers, go to their website: www.chookasian.com
Saturday, February 25
12 Noon
The National Action (NAN) California chapter has open its doors in Fresno.
There will be a Grand Opening Celebration at 1131 F Street in Fresno.
The Rev. Floyd D. Harris, Jr. The state president under the leadership of the Rev. Al Sharpton of New York will be addressing guests. There will also be local speakers, entertainment and refreshments. For information call 264-0097
Saturday February 25
Full Circle Brewing Co. Presents
Saturday Afternoon Blues Jam
with Russ Allen-- everyone invited
3:00-7:00 pm $3. cover
"Belly Dancing" with Cory Zamora
8:00 pm $5. cover
620 F St.
Downtown Fresno
559 264-6323
www.fullcirclebrewing.com
Saturday, February 25
3:30 PM
The Central Valley Progressive PAC meeting at the Center for Non Violence at
1584 N. Van Ness ( at Mc Kinley) For information www.cvppac.org
Saturday, February 25
8 PM
Mardi Gras Dance/Concert! Blues, Cajun and Zydeco. Bad Boys Zydeco, Mardi Gras
Dance! at Fagan's Irish Pub, 2039 Kern and Van Ness, Fresno, CA ph (559)
266-0225 or Evo at 297-8966
Tickets are $10 at the door.
Evo Bluestein leads Bad Boys Zydeco on the Saturday prior to actual Fat Tuesday. The band includes Evo on button accordions and fiddle, drummer Chris Millar, A.C. Myles (guitar), Kevin Hill (bass) and John Shafer on scrubboard. Cajun and Zydeco dance lessons will be offered as part of the ticket price.
Monday, February 27
2 PM
The First Annual Community Rosa Parks Day. Join Senator Dean Florez and
Councilwoman Cynthia Sterling as they officially dedicate the Rosa Parks
Highway Interchange (highway 99 and Freeway 41). For more information, or the
exact location of this event call (559) 264-3070.
March 2 - 11
The Rogue Festival
"We don't show the audience what they want to see now — we show the audience what they'll want to see in the future," said Marcel Nunis, founding creative director of the Rogue Performance Festival.
"The mission of the Rogue is to showcase new talent in the performing arts," continued Nunis. "When you come to the Rogue Festival, you'll see performances that are new, fresh, and might even make you a little uncomfortable. You go to the Rogue to see things you've never seen before — and quite possibly, you'll be one of the first to see the show everyone will be talking about in a few years.”
With the 2006 festival, the Rogue continues to bring the best new talent from the Central Valley and the world to Fresno. The 2006 Rogue Performance Festival will feature 55 art companies offering theater, music, dance, comedy, spoken word, performance art and gallery art.
The 2006 Rogue Performance Festival will take place at multiple locations in the Tower District and downtown Fresno.
Saturday, March 4 (tentative)
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom and CSUF Women's Studies is
presenting "A Single Woman", the life of Jeanette Rankin at CSUF
Wednesday, March 8
All Day
International Women’s Day. For more information see:
http://www.un.org/ecosocdev/geninfo/women/womday97.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Women's_Day
Wednesday, March 8
12 Noon & 7:30 PM
"Children in the Crossfire" Second Wednesday of each month Video
Program at the Fresno Center for Nonviolence at1584 N. Van Ness in Fresno
(Across from Fresno City College * SE Corner Van Ness & McKinley * Entrance
on Van Ness)
Thursday, March 9
7:30 PM
The Fresno Folklore Society presents Perfect Strangers-- 5 of the best playing
bluegrass: banjo, bass, fiddle, guitar, & mandolin $20 at the Fresno Art
Museum. For more information about FFS Concerts: www.fresnofolklore.org
559-431-3653
Saturday, March 11
6 PM - Midnight
Mardi Gras Style Fundraiser to help the victims of the Tragic Hurricanes of
2005 at the ARMY National Guard Armory, 701 E. Yosemite in Madera. More
information about this event is available from the Madera NAACP chapter: (559)
232_8659 email: gloryb2Hisname@aol.com
Wednesday, March 15
Deadline for articles and calendar items to the April, 2006 Community Alliance
newspaper. Send information to AllianceEditor@Comcast.net
Saturday, March 18
Peace Fresno is organizing a march and rally to end the war in Iraq. Rally in
the Valley will be held
(tentatively) at courthouse park in downtown Fresno.
Sunday, March 19
The Fresno Folklore Society presents Hans York at a house concert, 6661 N
Forkner, $10. For more information about FFS Concerts: www.fresnofolklore.org
559-431-3653
Friday, March 24
7:30 PM
The Fresno Folklore Society presents Seskin, Joseph, & Edwards - Three
songwriters share the stage. $20 at the Fresno Art Museum. For more information
about FFS Concerts: www.fresnofolklore.org
559-431-3653
Saturday, March 25
6 PM Reception
7 PM Dinner
8 PM Keynote speaker
The Reverend Al Sharpton will be the keynote speaker at the first annual Scales
of Justice Awards Banquet at the Radisson Hotel (Ventura & M in Fresno).
Theme: Taking “Justice for All” to another level. Sponsored by the National
Action Network and the West Fresno Democratic Club. For more information call
(559) 264-0097.
Friday, March 31
7 PM
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. will be appearing at Modesto JC East Campus Gym. The
college is located at 436 College Ave., Modesto. Tickets are $10 general, $8
students and seniors, and $100 VIP seating (includes private reception). His
appearance is in conjunction with Earth Day activities. Phone 209-575-6866 for
VIP reservations.
Friday, April 7
7:30 PM
The Fresno Folklore Society presents Garnet Rogers. $15 advance; $20 at door at
the Fresno Art Museum. For more information about FFS Concerts: www.fresnofolklore.org
559-431-3653
Monday, May 1
International Workers Day. The Community Alliance newspaper will show the movie
THE REVOLUTION WILL NOT BE TELEVISED. Time and place will be announced soon.
Wednesday, May 10
11:30 AM - 1 PM
Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center will hold its first “Celebrate You
– Live Well and Thrive Luncheon” at TorNino’s Banquets in Fresno. The
event will feature culinary delights from a team of Fresno’s top-rated chefs,
followed by a motivational address and book signing by Marci Shimoff, co-author
of “Chicken Soup for the Woman’s Soul.”
Shimoff delivers an uplifting message for women, addressing self-esteem and empowerment. She is co-author of five New York Times best-selling books, “Chicken Soup for the Woman’s Soul I and II,” “Chicken Soup for the Mother’s Soul I and II,” and “Chicken Soup for the Single’s Soul,” as well as the recently released “Chicken Soup for Every Mom’s Soul.”
Tickets are $15 per person and will be available for purchase in February. For more information, contact Peter DeYoung, Alliance Advertising and Public Relations at (559) 994-9292.
ONGOING WEEKLY ACTIVITIES/PROGRAMS
Every Sunday
4 PM
Sunday Food Not Bombs serves free food at Courthouse Park to anyone
who is hungry. They start cooking at 1 PM and serve the food at 4 PM (meet at
the Tulare side of the park). If anyone would like to donate or help cook,
they should contact Becky Asami at 304-3409, or email her at Littlejap@csufresno.edu
Every Tuesday
6:30 - 8:30 PM
The Fresno River Zen group meets in Horsley Hall at the Unitarian
Universalist Church, 4144 N. MIllbrook, Fresno. This group welcomes all
who wish to seek clarity, compassion, and harmony with oneself and the
world through mindful meditation. Emphasis is on bringing peaceful actions from personal experience in
meditation to healing the world. Teaching and practice in the spirit of the Suzuki Roshi Lineage is led by Grace
Schireson, an ordained Zen priest. For more information, call Grace at
(559) 877-2400 or email her at grace@emptynestzendo.org
.
Every Tuesday and Thursday
7–9 PM
The St. Benedict Catholic Worker serves a meal to the homeless, working poor,
and visitors and released inmates in front of Fresno County Jail (corner of
Fresno and M streets). Volunteers are needed to help prepare and serve
the meals. For more information contact Liza Apper at (559) 229–6410 or liza.apper@sbcw.org ;
or visit their Web site: < www.sbcw.org >.
Every Tuesday
7 PM
Peace Fresno meets at the Fresno Center for Nonviolence at 1584 N Van Ness,
south of McKinley. If you want to help stop Bush's endless war against the
world, come to this meeting! For an up-to-the-minute listing of all peace
actions in the Fresno area, call the Fresno Center for Nonviolence at (559)
23PEACE (237–3223). For more information about Peace Fresno, call 487–2515
or visit their Web site at www.peacefresno.org.
Every Friday
7 PM
Reedley Peace Center holds it weekly peace meeting at the Fellowship Hall at
Reedley's First Mennonite Church, 1208 L Street, Reedley. Programs vary, but
the focus is always on peace issues: local, state, national, international.
The contact is Carol Krehbiel: (559) 637–9098 or krehbiel@cvip.net. The
meeting is free, open to the public, and accessible to the handicapped.
Every Saturday
1–2 PM
Food Not Bombs feeds the hungry near the Olive Ave entrance to Roeding Park.
The location for cooking on Saturday is at the Wesley United Methodist Church,
1343 E Barstow, between First and Cedar, starting at 9 AM. They are always in
need of servers at the park. For more information call Dallas: 452–0277, or
e-mail fresnofnb@yahoo.com. Visit the
Food Not Bombs Web site at www.fresnoalliance.com/FNB/
Every Saturday
1 PM until the last patient is served
Medical clinic for the homeless, actively injecting drug users, and
prostitutes. You can find them near the Olive Ave entrance to Roeding Park.
Staffed by Dr. Marc Lasher and volunteers. Accepting financial donations.
Contact: 266–0444.
Every Saturday
1–3 PM
Fresno Free Bicycle Repair Clinic. Most Saturdays. Donations of bicycle parts,
inner tubes, and blinky lights welcome. Volunteers needed to help with minor
repairs. The bicycle clinic is near the Olive Ave entrance to Roeding Park,
beside Food Not Bombs. For more info and to arrange donations, e-mail fresnofreebikeclinic@yahoo.com.
ONGOING MONTHLY ACTIVITIES/PROGRAMS
1st Sunday of every month
1 - 3 PM
The South Valley Peace Center <http://www.svpc.info/
> has peace demonstrations at the northwest corner of Mooney and Walnut in
Visalia. Come out and demonstrate for peace. Bring a sign with your favorite
peace message.
1st Sunday of every month
3 - 5 PM
Fresno Stonewall Democrats meeting is open to the public. Stonewall Democrats’ focus is
on social and political issues of interest to progressives in general and
progressive and liberal Democrats in particular. For meeting location and
other information contact
Jay Hubbell at (559) 292–4905, e–mail <fresnostonewall@mangen.com
>, or visit the Web site<www.mangen.com/stonewall/
>.
2nd and 4th Sunday of every month
1 PM
South Valley Peace Center meets at the Visalia Friends Meeting House, 17208
Ave. 296, Visalia. Contact: info@svpc.info
http://www.svpc.info
3rd Sunday of every month
10 AM–12 Noon
World Meditation Day is observed to promote peace within oneself and harmony
in the world. Held at 7319 N Fourth St, Fresno. Program includes guided
meditation followed by discussion and light refreshments. Call Veena Kapoor,
(559) 435–2212, for more information.
3rd Sunday of every month
1 PM
Humanists of the San Joaquin Valley meet in Room 1 at the Unitarian
Universalist Church of Fresno, 4144 N Millbrook. For info call June:
645–1719, or visit their Web site at www.fresno.humanists.net
2nd Monday of every month
5:30 PM
The Living Wage Committee will meet at the SEIU 250 office, 1279 N Wishon.
Community Alliance for a Fair Economy (CAFE) is taking the lead in this
effort. We are in the research and planning stages of development. Further
information contact Frances Sivak: (559) 222–5240 or fsivak@msn.com.
4th Monday of every month
7 PM
FresCAMP (Fresno Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides) meets at
the Barn at Margaret Hudson's house, 4230 N Arthur. For more information
e-mail ilsasso2003@yahoo.com, call
(559) 227–6134, or visit the Californians for Pesticide Reform Web site at www.1000friendsoffresno.org/pesticides.html
1st Tuesday of every month
6 PM
The San Joaquin Valley Coalition for Immigrant Rights meeting at 328 N Fresno
Street. For more information call (559) 498–6033.
3rd Tuesday of every month
12:30 - 2 PM
The California Alliance for Retired Americans (CARA) a progressive
coalition of community, church and labor organizations have their monthly
meeting at the Fresno Senior Resource Center located at 2085 E. Dakota in
Fresno. It is an open meeting to all with concerns on local, state &
federal issues that matter to seniors, voters, taxpayers. For more
informaiton call Gene Roza at 559-905-3521or visit the CARA website at:
www.californiaalliance.org
3rd Tuesday of every month
7 PM
The Fresno Free College Foundation (owner and operator of KFCF 88.1 FM) Board
of Directors meet at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 4144 N Millbrook,
Fresno. The public is invited. For more information call (559) 233–2221,
e-mail kfcf@kfcf.org , or visit www.kfcf.org.
1st Wednesday of every month
12 Noon–1 PM
Women in Black– Silent Vigil at the Fresno County Courthouse entrance. Show
your support for PEACE and for negotiated settlements of US current military
actions! Meet downtown at the Fresno courthouse, and stand silently,
advocating for PEACE. For more info, call 278–7140 or 225–2850.
1st Wednesday of every month
7 PM
The Fresno County Democratic Central Committee meetings are held in the State
Building Assembly Room. The address is 2550 Mariposa Ave. Call Steve Haze,
Chair – 855-8844 stevehaze@psnw.com
or Jay Hubbell, Secretary - 292-4905 / jayhubbell@comcast.net
for more information.
1st Wednesday of every month
7:30 PM
Conservation Committee of the Sierra Club Tehipite Chapter at the Unitarian
Universalist Church, 4144 N Millbrook, Fresno.
1st Thursday of every month
As Terry Allen, former Fresno artist and musician, says in a song,
"The Art Mob's Out Tonight" and that night would be the first
Thursday of every month downtown at the newest Fresno arts hot spot and at
various other locations around Fresno. You can see a variety of styles,
perspectives and medias: contemporary expressionist, abstract expressionist,
conceptual, painting, collage, assemblage, sculpture, photography and more,
all coming from talented local artists. Some of those are Robert Ogata, Dal
Henderson, Jane Whitehurst at the Bus Barn Studios; Steve Dzerigian, Sally
Stallings and others at Corridor 2122 Mono; Richard Silva, Dixie Salazar at
Silva/Salazar Studios (654 Van Ness) and a number of featured artists for July
at Gallery 25 at 660 Van Ness, James Hawks and Carol Takijian; Manual Vesare,
Glenn Delpitt, Brianna Johnson, and Silva at Fig Tree Gallery at 644 Van Ness.
Come out and join the art mob on First Thursdays; enjoy some wine, a cracker
or two, and a "Truckload of Art" (Terry Allen again). There are many
other studios also taking part in Art Hop in Fresno. For more information
contact Maria Franco at mfranco@fresnoarts.org
Or (559) 237- 9734.
2nd Thursday of every month
5 PM
The Human Relations Commission meetings are open to the public. Regular
meetings are usually scheduled on the second Thursday of each month in Meeting
Room 2165N of City Hall. Any person who wants to place an issue before the
Commission should first contact the HRC staff at 621–7770.
2nd Thursday of every month
7 PM
Fresno LGBTQ Social Group (http://www.gayfresno.com/social/
)
Carrow's Fresno
1484 E. Shaw Ave
(one block south of Fashion Fair)
Get together and hang out
2nd Thursday of every month
7 PM
Monthly meeting of the Fresno County Green Party, County Council, at the
California State Building in downtown Fresno. The address is 2550 Mariposa
Ave., and is located between O and P streets and Fresno and Tulare. Enter
through the main door along the pedestrian mall just off P Street. Call (559)
265–3647 or go to www.cagreens.org/fresno
for more information.
2nd Thursday of every month
7 PM
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom meeting, 1584 N
Van Ness, south of McKinley. For more information e-mail socialjustice@sti.net.
3rd Thursday of every month
6–8 PM
Fresno County Bicycle Coalition, monthly meetings to provide a forum for
bicyclists to organize, discuss common concerns, and influence public policy.
If you are interested in helping Fresno County become more bike-friendly, you
are invited to join this group. We meet at the Revue Café,
620 E Olive (at Lucerne) in the Tower District. Please call (559) 444–2065
for more information.
3rd Thursday of every month
6:30 PM
Central California Criminal Justice Committee is meeting at the
Fresno Center for Nonviolence, 1564 North Van Ness ( Southeast corner of
McKinley and Van Ness).
1st Friday of every month
4:30–6:30 PM
Peace Fresno is at Shaw and Blackstone Avenues to protest the
occupation of Iraq and other harmful domestic and foreign policies of the Bush
administration. Peace Fresno advocates alternatives to war and social and
environmental justice. For more information go to <www.peacefresno.org>.
1st Friday of every month
7–9 PM
Dances of Universal Peace. Sacred Circle Dances from Around the World at the
First Congregational Church, Van Ness and Yale.
1st Saturday of every month
9:30 AM
Kennedy Club of the San Joaquin Valley meets at Denny's Restaurant at Abby and
Divisidero. Call 439–8140 for more information.
1st Saturday of every month
3–5 PM
Women of Spirit—a gathering of women rediscovering their own spirituality
and enabling others to do the same. You are invited to join the circle of
women the first Saturday of each month, at 7319 N Fourth St, Fresno. Beginning
and closing meditation, discussion and activity, light refreshments after
closing. The event is free. Both men and women are welcome. Contact: Veena
Kapoor, (559) 435–2212.
2nd Saturday of every month
9:30 AM
Fresno Center for Nonviolence monthly meeting at 1584 N. Van Ness, south of
McKinley.
For more information about the Fresno Center for Nonviolence, see their Web
site <www.centerfornonviolence.org> or call 559–23PEACE (237–3223).
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