UPCOMING EVENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Harvest Dance and Concert
Start: Aug 30 2010 - 6:00pmEnd: Aug 30 2010 - 7:00pmLocation — Village Park Gazebo (See directions below)
206 U.S. 1
Falmouth, MECreated By
Center for African Heritage - MaineThe Center for African Heritage along with Falmouth Community Programs come together to present, Harvest Fest. An evening filled with music and entertainment and if mother nature cooperates, a mini-farmer’s market featuring harvest from the Center’s community garden on the Tidewater Property. Come along and celebrate the end of summer and beginning of autumn with the traditional African dancers, Malika, drumming and the music of… Mystic Vibes. Mystic Vibes is a six-piece original roots reggae band from Portland that has played such venues as the Sugarloaf Reggaefest, Merrill Auditorium, The State Theater and small clubs from Rhode Island to Northern Maine. Bring the whole family to enjoy the sights and sounds of this cultural event. Bring your own picnics and don’t forget your blankets or lawn chairs, In the case of questionable weather, please call our cancellation line at 781-5253.
Directions :From Portland — Route 1 North to Falmouth- Turn on (L) on Lunt Road (Depot); then (L) on Hat Trick Drive — opens to a parking lot — the gazebo is over to the right (Behind Wendy’s and to the back right of Wal-Mart/Regal Cinema.
Film "Life in Occupied Palestine" to be Shown in Brunswick
Start: Sep 11 2010 - 11:00amEnd: Sep 11 2010 - 1:00pmMaine Chapter presents the Second Annual Film Series Documentaries and stories about faith, peacemaking and reconciliation. “Life in Occupied Palestine” eyewitness stories and photos By Anna Baltzer 2008 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 27 Pleasant St., Brunswick Saturday, September 11, 2010 11AM to 1PM
The film is begins at 11am, followed by a facilitated discussion over lunch beginning at noon. All are welcome. FMI CarolLeeHuntington [at] gmail [dot] com 443-5777 (home) or 751-3363 (cell) Future programs to be announced.
Fundraiser at Flatbread Pizza in Portland for Peace Action Maine
Start: Aug 31 2010 - 5:00pmEnd: Aug 31 2010 - 9:00pmA fundraiser for Peace Action Maine will be held at Flatbread Pizza in Portland. A portion of the sale of any Flatbread pizza between 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM on Tuesday evening, August 31th, will benefit Peace Action Maine.
Please come by Flatbread Pizza, enjoy the food, have a good time. For more information, please call Peace Action Maine at 207-772-0680 or 207-772-1051.
Thank You Flatbread Pizza! The Staff at Peace Action Maine
Blue Green Alliance "The Job's Not Done" Bus Tour to Visit Portland
Start: Aug 31 2010 - 5:00pmUnion Members, Environmentalists Continue Nationwide Bus Tour to Demand Clean Energy Jobs
PORTLAND, ME — On Tuesday, August 31 at 5:00 p.m., union members and environmentalists will stop at the Abromson Center at the University of Southern Maine for a roundtable discussion as they continue on their nationwide tour urging action on comprehensive clean energy and climate change legislation that could create up to 12,000 jobs in Maine.
The Job’s Not Done Tour will travel to 17 states — with more than 30 stops along the way — and feature clean energy workers, union members and environmentalists urging Senate action on important job-creating clean energy legislation. The tour is organized by the BlueGreen Alliance, a national, strategic partnership of labor unions and environmental organizations working to expand the number and quality of green jobs in the United States. For more information on the tour and the BlueGreen Alliance, visit www.bluegreenalliance.org.
WHAT:The Job’s Not Done Tour visits Portland urging Senate action to create and preserve millions of clean energy jobs.
VISUAL: Great visuals of American-made bio-diesel bus: http://bit.ly/cj0Lvr
WHO:
Don Berry, President, Maine AFL-CIO
Stephan Donnell, President, USW - Local 1188 Bucksport
Brian Wade, President, USW Local 1069 Westbrook
Charlie Conley, President, Central Maine Labor Council
Emery Debay, Vice President, Eastern Maine Labor Council
Dave McKeone, Business Manager, LIUNA LU 327
Matt Beck, Organizer, IBEW Local 1837
Lisa Pohlmann, Deputy Director, Natural Resources Council of Maine
Emily Figdor, State Director, Environment Maine
Garrett Martin, Associate Director, Maine Center for Economic Policy
Barbara Di Biase — Maine Sierra ClubWHERE: McDonald Page Classroom — Abromson Center, University of Southern Maine, Bedford Street, Portland ME
WHEN: TUESDAY, AUGUST 31 AT 5:00 P.M.
Roundtable discussion begins at 5:30 P.M.
The BlueGreen Alliance is a national partnership of labor unions and environmental organizations dedicated to expanding the number and quality of jobs in the clean energy economy. Launched by the Sierra Club and the United Steelworkers in 2006, the BlueGreen Alliance now includes the Communications Workers of America, Natural Resources Defense Council, Service Employees International Union, Laborers’ International Union of North America, Utility Workers Union of America, American Federation of Teachers, Amalgamated Transit Union and the Sheet Metal Workers’ International Association. For more info, visit www.bluegreenalliance.org.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Burdock 2010 9th Annual Gathering for a Free and Sustainable Future
Start: Aug 24 2010 - 10:00amEnd: Aug 31 2010 - 9:00pmBurdock 2010 9th Annual Gathering for a Free and Sustainable Future August 24-31 ~ Starks, Maine.
A participatory community gathering
Workshops, discussions, & skillshares
Kids workshops & Activities
Campfires, swimming, music & art
Lots of fun & free healthy food
Participating rain or shine!Music, Bartering, Performance and Celebration - Barter Fair! Saturday August 28th from 1-4pm Bring crafts,medicine, food, clothing, books or anything else you want to trade. Open Mic (less) Night: Friday Night August 27th - Burdock Cabaret: Performance, Puppetry, Circus Shows & Music on Saturday Night August 28th.
Suggested Donation of $5 per day or pay what you can (no one turned away for lack of money)- includes all camping, food, workshops, and music.
Morgan Bay Zendo Benefit Concert in East Blue Hill Village
Start: Sep 3 2010 - 7:00pmEnd: Sep 03 2010 - 9:00pmACTION NAME: Morgan Bay Zendo Benefit Concert
DATES: September 03, 2010
TIME: 7:00 pm
ORGANIZATION: Peace Studies
DESCRIPTION: Benefit concert for Morgan Bay Zendo
Ross Gallagher, Duncan Hardy, Fiona & Mesa Schubeck, John Gallagher & Hugh Bowden
Friday, September 3, 2010 East Blue Hill Grange 7 -9 pm in East Blue Hill Village.
Tea & light refreshments served Information: 667-7170 or 667-7967
Maine Association of Independent Neighborhoods(M.A.I.N.) Statewide Meeting in Augusta
Start: Sep 9 2010 - 10:00amEnd: Sep 09 2010 - 12:30pmM.A.I.N. Statewide Meeting September 9th 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location:
Maine Equal Justice Conference Room, 126 Sewall Street, Augusta
Introductions and Announcements: 10:00
Tell us a little bit about yourself, and what’s going on in your life. Please make announcements about events, actions or issues in your community group.
MAIN Leadership Team Report: 10:30
Fall Conference Planning Tentative dates to be announced. Leaders will ask for input and Ideas for the Fall Conference which will include; -Guiding Principles for M.A.I.N - M.A.I.N. Leaders will present a draft with input from Jan Lightfoot Lane of Guiding Principles for M.A.I.N. If you have ideas and input please share. If you have input you would like to share in advance, call M.AI.N. Leader Barbara Rankins at 513-6292 or email her at barbk1ns [at] aol [dot] com
Elections - Discussion topics. Input from members about the current structure of Leadership for M.A.I.N. Is the team approach working? This discussion is in preparation for the Fall Elections which will take place at the annual meeting.
Cease and Desist Letter Despite attempts to have the M.A.I.N.Google website taken down it is still up and active. Does M.A.I.N. want to pursue further legal action to insist this website be taken down?
You are invited to a Breathing the Divine Retreat with Donna Packard "A coming home to your Self"
Start: Sep 25 2010 - 9:00amEnd: Sep 25 2010 - 9:00pmBreathing the Divine retreats, are currently scheduled for the following dates:
Saturday, Sept. 25th, York Beach, Maine
The cost for each 12 hour event (9 AM to 9 PM) is $135. Register for all three events and save $25. Private Sessions with Donna Packard available the Sunday to follow each Saturday retreat
For more details, go to: www.breathingthedivine.com or e-mail: info [at] breathingthedivine [dot] com
Imagine…
Your heart is opened.
No more seeking, searching, or trying to fix yourself.
You no longer have a sense of separateness.
You joyfully live in the Present moment.
You begin to love your Self and what is.
You recognize the Divine in all things.
You marvel at the miracle of your human experience.
Your True Self blossoms.
Your gifts flourish as the divine expresses Itself through you!
Breathing the Divine is a simple awakening process that opens you to live in the flow of Divine Grace.
During this time of silence, away from all of the distractions of your daily life, you reconnect to the Divine, to your Heart, to Nature, to All That Is.
You discover what you thought has been missing!
It is a coming home to your Self!
For more information, go to: www.breathingthedivine.com
12th Annual Common Good Day at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, ME
Start: Sep 25 2010 - 1:00pmEnd: Sep 25 2010 - 4:00pmThe Joseph McKeen Center for the Common Good at Bowdoin College is pleased to announce that the 12th Annual Common Good Day will take place on Saturday, September 25, 2010. Over the past eleven years, Common Good Day has served as an opportunity for Bowdoin College students, faculty, staff, and alumni to join with community members to learn about local organizations through service. This event has consistently served not only as a way to get important work done for individual non-profit organizations, but also to introduce students to the community in which they live.
We would like to invite you to participate in this event by creating a service project that will benefit your agency and give volunteers a better understanding of the service you provide. Students participating in Common Good Day often return to volunteer at their service site throughout the academic year, so don’t miss this great opportunity to expand your volunteer base!
If you would like to host a project please register online by Friday, August 6 by following the Organization Registration link below:
If you need any assistance with planning a Common Good Day project, please contact Caitlin Callahan, the Common Good Day Fellow, at 798-4191 or ccallaha [at] bowdoin [dot] edu We are grateful for all of your past efforts in working with Bowdoin volunteers and sincerely hope you will join us for this year’s Common Good Day!
Caitlin Callahan
2011 Common Good Day Fellow
798-4191
ccallaha [at] bowdoin [dot] eduSarah Seames Interim Director, McKeen Center sseames [at] bowdoin [dot] edu
798-4133
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ACHIEVING A NUCLEAR WEAPONS AND MISSILE DEFENSE FREE ASIA
Start: Oct 9 2010 - 11:00amEnd: Oct 12 2010 - 11:00amNAGPUR, INDIA
OCTOBER 9-12, 2010
October 9, 2010
11.00-12.00 Registration
12.00-13 00 Lunch
13.00-14.00 Welcome and Introduction
14.00-17.00 Plenary Session I: Can Humanity Survive?
- Weapons of Mass Destruction
- Climate Change and the role of Space Technologies
- Outcome of Nuclear Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Committee
- StratCom, Space Domination and Global Control
- Prevention of an Arms Race in Outer Space (PAROS)
- Climate Change,Violence and Political Control
17.00-18.00 Cultural Programme
18.00-20.00 Plenary Session II: Problems and Prospects of Nuclear Disarmament in Asia
- India, Pakistan and the NPT
- India Conflict with Pakistan (including Kashmir)
- India Conflict with China
- India-US Nuclear Deal
- South Korean and Japanese perspectivesOctober 10, 2010
09.00-11.00 Plenary Session III: The Danger of Missile Defense and Weaponization of Space in Asia
- Indian Space Program
- India and Missile Defense
- Drones in Pakistan
11.00-13.00 Plenary Session IV: Asia and Terrorism - The War In Afghanistan and the role of NATO
13.00 Lunch
15.00-17.00 Plenary Session V: Prospects of Asian Union
- Perspectives from around Asia
16.00-18.00 Adoption of Nagpur Declaration
20.00 DinnerOctober 11, 2010 09.00-11.00 Global Network Annual Meeting and Strategy Discussion
11.00-12.00 Interaction with Youth Groups
12.00-14.00 Visits and presentations at Educational Institutions
14.00 Lunch
16.00-18.00 Sight seeingOctober 12, 2010
Visit to Sewagram Ashram where Mahatma Gandhi spent time during the freedom struggle of India. The ashram served as the headquarters of Mahatma Gandhi for six years, from 1934 to 1940. Gandhi built the Sewagram Ashram himself, with the material that was available locally. He lived at the ashram, amidst lush green surroundings, without any facilities of electricity and telephone.
** If you have interest in attending this international space organizing conference please let us know as soon as possible so we can pre-arrange for housing, Visa’s, transportation and other important tasks. This will be an exceptional life changing experience for all of us.
Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Power in Space
PO Box 652
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 443-9502
globalnet [at] mindspring [dot] com
www.space4peace.org
http://space4peace.blogspot.com/
Protest at Bath Iron Works as a part of International Week of Protest to Stop the Militarization of Space
Start: Oct 9 2010 - 11:30amEnd: Oct 09 2010 - 12:30pmNo Missile Defense
Stop the Drones
Convert the Military Industrial Complex
Bring Our War $$ Home
Local Events
Bath Iron Works, Maine (Oct 9) Vigil across from administration building on Washington Street, 11:30-12:30 am Smilin’ Trees Disarmament Farm (207) 763-4062
Download the full space week poster at: http://www.space4peace.org/actions/ksfpw10.htm
Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Power in Space
PO Box 652
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 443-9502
globalnet [at] mindspring [dot] com
www.space4peace.org
http://space4peace.blogspot.com/ (blog)
Maine People’s Alliance Rising Tide Awards Dinner
Start: Oct 15 2010 - 6:00pmWoodford’s Congregational Church, UCC
202 Woodford St., Portland, MEWith Keynote Speaker Jim Hightower, National Radio Commentator, Writer and Author
And honoring this year’s Rising Tide Award Winners:
Brenda Akers
Centro Latino Maine
Margaret Craven
Mark your calendars for an evening of fun, food and festivities.
Tickets available by calling: 207-797-0967 or 207-990-0967
Or order your ticket on line at http://www.mainepeoplesalliance.org/donate_now.htm...
Cost per ticket is $20.00
For sponsorship or program advertising rates & opportunities call:
Charlene Childs, MPA Bangor, 207-990-0672 or
Jennie Pirkl, MPA Portland, 207-797-0967
We hope to see you there!
Jennie Pirkl
Greater Portland Community Organizer
Statewide Healthcare Organizer
Maine People’s Alliance
565 Congress Street, Suite 200
Portland ME 04101
Office: (207) 797-0967 Cell: (207) 671-2490
!!! Save The Date !!! Fifth Annual Maine Advocacy Conference
Start: Oct 29 2010 - 10:00amFriday, October 29th, 2010
Ramada Inn - Lewiston, MaineFor Advocates in Androscoggin, Oxford, Franklin, Kennebec, Sagadahoc, Cumberland, and York Counties
Workshops will be offered on:
●Housing
●TANF/ASPIRE/Parents as Scholars
●Health Care & Prescription Drugs for People Without Health Insurance
●The New Health Care Law - What it Means for Maine
●Legislative Advocacy
●Employment: Resources for Low-Wage Workers
●Working With Language and Cultural Barriers
● Family LawPresented by: Maine Equal Justice in partnership with:
Androscoggin Head Start & Child Care
Pine Tree Legal Assistance
People’s Regional Opportunity Program
The Visible Community
Community Concepts
Homeless Voices for Justice
Abused Women’s Advocacy ProjectConference brochures will be mailed in mid September.
For more information, please contact Crystal Bond at Maine Equal Justice: cbond [at] mejp [dot] org or 1-866-626-7059 x 205
Social Worker CEUs will be provided by NASW-Maine Chapter
WEEKLY PEACE VIGILS:
VIGIL AGAINST THE WAR IN AFGHANISTAN
Every Wednesday from 12:00-1:00 PM at Monument Square in Portland
VIGIL: ISRAEL/PALESTINE ISSUE
Every Friday from 12:00-1:00 PM at Tommy’s Park at the corner of Middle St and Exchange St, Portland
BRIDGES FOR PEACE
Every Sunday-Noon to 1pm
For a complete list of locations, go to www.peacebridges.org or contact Peace Action Maine (207) 772-0680.PLEASE NOTE: WE HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DETERMINE IF EVERY ONE OF THESE VIGILS IS CURRENTLY ACTIVE. PLEASE CONTACT THE PHONE OR E-MAIL ADDRESS LISTED. IF YOU HAVE UPDATED INFO, PLEASE PASS IT ALONG TO US. THANKS!
Augusta- Fridays, 12:30 p.m., Lithgow Library, corner of State and Winthrop Streets. FMI: 623-1960. Thursdays, 5 p.m., West Side Rotary. FMI: Richard/Rita Clement, 582-4787.
Bangor- Tuesdays, 5 - 6 p.m., Federal Building, Harlow Street. FMI: Peace and Justice Center, 942-9343.
Bar Harbor- Sunday Vigil on the Bar Harbor Green. Contact Dee Karnofsky at 288 4365 for details.
Belfast- Sundays, noon to 1 p.m., In-town traffic light, corner of High and Main Streets. “Standing for Peace”. FMI: Cathy @ 338-1429.
Blue Hill- Sundays, noon, Blue Hill Bridge. FMI: Judy 326-4405 robbins [at] downeast [dot] net
Boothbay- Thursdays, 1 to 2 pm, Route 27 sidewalk at traffic light by Hannafords. Boothbay Region Peace and Justice. All are welcome.
Brunswick- Fridays, 5:30 p.m., Downtown end of Mall. FMI: 443-2899.
Brunswick- Sunday, 11:30 a.m., First Parish Church, Maine Street.
Bucksport- Sundays at noon, on the Bucksport/Verona bridge FMI: 469-0067 or tims [at] sullboat [dot] com
Caribou- Sundays, 1-1:30 p.m., bridge on Main Street
Camden- Wednesdays from 5:30pm-6:30pm. Village Green. Reciting the current list of dead U. S. soldiers as a remembrance of lives lost. FMI: Mair at 763-4477 or 763-3692.
Damariscotta- Wednesdays, noon, Newcastle Square. FMI: Suzanne Hedrick, 563-7041.
Damariscotta/Newcastle Bridge, every Sunday from 12 to 1:00- Bridges for Peace. For more information, contact dstern [at] tidewater [dot] net
Deer Isle- Mondays, 4- 4:30 p.m., Across from the high school directly in front of the ball field. FMI: Dud Hendrick, 348-2511 or Pat Wheeler 348-5267.
Eastport- Saturdays, 11 am-noon, on the sidewalk outside the post office on Washington Street. FMI: Ann at connoink [at] netscape [dot] net
Ellsworth- Sundays, noon-1:00 p.m., on Union River Bridge. The Ellsworth Area Peace Group.
Freeport- Sundays, 5 p.m., First Parish Church, 40 Main Street (across from the Gap). FMI: Judy at JAHpknsAB [at] netscape [dot] net Candlelight peace vigil.
Hallowell- Tuesdays, 7:30-8 p.m., Hallowell bandstand. FMI: Cathie 623-6245. Candlelight peace vigil until the war is over.
Houlton- Fridays, noon to 12:30, silent vigil at the Peace Pole in Monument Park. FMI: Marilyn Roper 532-3797.
Kezar Falls- Route 25 Bridge Vigil- Saturday, 10:00AM to 11:00AM. FMI: Dianne at ds167 [at] psouth [dot] net
Lincolnville Beach- Sundays, noon-1 p.m., Ducktrap Bridge. FMI: John Pincince at 230-2410.
Newcastle-Wednesdays, 12 noon for 15 minutes. Newcastle Square Park (next to the Congregational Church).
Orono- Sundays, 11a.m.-1p.m., Stillwater River Bridge in downtown Orono. FMI: Peter Millard at 866-3503.
Pittsfield- Sundays, 7 p.m., inside Pittsfield Universalist Church. Bring candles. FMI: Sharon Mack, 487-9249 or sharonkileymack [at] hotmail [dot] com If cannot attend, join in spirit by reflecting on a peaceful earth.
Portland- Fridays, 6-7 p.m., Monument Square. FMI: Jacqui, 934-1911 or jacquio50 [at] yahoo [dot] com [NOTE: this vigil is currently inactive, but Jacqui would restart if people will join her.]
Portland- Fridays at Noon outside the Nickelodeon Theater. For more information, contact contact, Mary Luby at 207-0060
Portland- Sundays [See South Portland listing below.]
Presque Isle- Sundays 12-1PM.
Rockland- Mondays through Saturdays, 5-6 p.m., Sundays, noon. Corner of Park and Main Streets. FMI: 273-3247.
Skowhegan- Sundays 12-1, Margaret Chase Smith bridge. FMI:hayrus@gwi.net.
So.Berwick- Sundays, 11:30-noon, War Memorial on Rte 4. FMI: Rena Lassel,renalassel@hotmail.com or Nora Irvine, journeybag [at] aol [dot] com
So. Portland- Sundays, 12-1, South Portland end of Casco Bay Bridge. Convenient parking nearby. FMI: David Millard, millard49 [at] hotmail [dot] com
Winthrop- Saturdays, 9- 9:30 am, Downtown Winthrop. Winthrop Area People for Peace. FMI: Theresa K, 685-9604.
WOMEN IN BLACK
Augusta- Fridays, 12:30-1 p.m., Lithgow Library, Winthrop Street. FMI: Lucia, 549-3061.
Belfast- Sundays, noon, Southeast corner (Hayford Building) of High and Main Street, FMI: Maureen, 338- 4776, gmjko [at] yahoo [dot] com
Farmington- Fridays noon-12:30, Post Office. FMI: Judy Rawlings 293-2580 or Lee Sharkey, 293-2390 or http://faculty.umf.maine.edu/~sharkey/wib.htm.
Freeport- Saturdays, 10 a.m., Park on the corner of police/fire building. FMI: Alicia-865-6202 or email aliciaharding1 [at] verizon [dot] net
Norway- Saturdays, 10-11 a.m., Witherell Park across from library. FMI: Claire, 674-2358.
Portland- Fridays, noon, Nickelodeon theater, Middle and Temple Streets.
Portland-Fridays, 5-5:30 p.m., Corner of High and Congress Streets. FMI: 772-0680.
Skowhegan- Sundays, 2 p.m.
So. Portland- Tuesdays, 5:30-6:00 p.m., Cottage Road at Pillsbury St. FMI: 767-3003.
Wells- Sundays, noon-12:30 pm, Rt. 1, in front of Ocean View Cemetery, across from Wells Junior High School. FMI: Betty Williams, 646-5772. back to the top
WEEKLY VIGIL AGAINST TORTURE & FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
Wednesdays, 12:30 - 1 pm, Monument Square, Congress Street, Portland. FMI: Elaine McGillicuddy, ElaineBeatrice [at] maine [dot] rr [dot] com
INTERFAITH VIGIL TO END THE WAR AND TO NOT START ANY MORE
Wednesdays, 12:00 Noon to 1:00 pm in Monument Square, Portland
