UPCOMING EVENTS

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  • Harvest Dance and Concert

    Start: Aug 30 2010 - 6:00pm
    End: Aug 30 2010 - 7:00pm

    Location — Village Park Gazebo (See directions below)
    206 U.S. 1
    Falmouth, ME

    Created By
    Center for African Heritage - Maine

    The 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 - 11:00am
    End: Sep 11 2010 - 1:00pm

    Maine 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 - 5:00pm
    End: Aug 31 2010 - 9:00pm

    A 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 - 5:00pm

    Union 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 Club

    WHERE: 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:

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  • Burdock 2010 9th Annual Gathering for a Free and Sustainable Future

    Start: Aug 24 2010 - 10:00am
    End: Aug 31 2010 - 9:00pm

    http://tinyurl.com/3ynveg2

    Burdock 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 - 7:00pm
    End: Sep 03 2010 - 9:00pm

    ACTION 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 - 10:00am
    End: Sep 09 2010 - 12:30pm

    M.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 - 9:00am
    End: Sep 25 2010 - 9:00pm

    Breathing 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 - 1:00pm
    End: Sep 25 2010 - 4:00pm

    The 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:

    http://tinyurl.com/2dqobhl

    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] edu

    Sarah 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 - 11:00am
    End: Oct 12 2010 - 11:00am

    NAGPUR, 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 perspectives

    October 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 Dinner

    October 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 seeing

    October 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 - 11:30am
    End: Oct 09 2010 - 12:30pm

    No 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 - 6:00pm

    Woodford’s Congregational Church, UCC
    202 Woodford St., Portland, ME

    With 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 - 10:00am

    Friday, October 29th, 2010
    Ramada Inn - Lewiston, Maine

    For 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 Law

    Presented 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 Project

    Conference 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


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