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07 / 14
Start: 6:00 pm

Event: Vegetarian Picnic
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Whole Foods Co-op
Event Details:

Dinner and Discussion

Planning a summer picnic? Barb Mueller will show us the possibilities.

$7 investors $10 non-investors.

Please register at customer service.

Start: 7:00 pm

Tuesday, July 14 – 7pm Erie Peace Initiative Meeting http://eriepeaceinitiative.blogspot.com/ 1001 State Street #715 ( Renaissance Center ), 10th & State, Erie PA

07 / 15
Start: 9:00 am

from McKeever website:

McKeever's Adventure Camp

July 15-17, 2009

 

Mark your calendar and plan on coming to McKeever this summer!

If you are 12-14 years old and like being outdoors, then we have just the adventure for you!

Talk to your friends and plan on having a great time this summer!

Mornings include wildlife, orienteering, forestry and watersheds.

Afternoons include hiking, canoeing, cycling and swimming.

Start: 11:00 am

For information call Richard Mcvay 786-351-0303

07 / 16
Start: 3:00 am

P.O.V.
The Reckoning: The Battle for the International Criminal Court
Thursday, July 16, 3:00am

54.1[D] (WQLN/Channel 54)

The work of the International Criminal Court, an international body formed in 2002 to prosecute crimes against humanity, is chronicled in "The Reckoning." Filmed over three years, the documentary features chief prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo and his team.

WATCH ONLINE JULY 15-AUG 13 FROM http://www.pbs.org/pov/reckoning/watch_the_film.php

RELATED: See Leila Sadat at Chautauqua July 30 http://www.erielead.org/node/3907

 

 

 

 

 

Start: 8:00 pm

Michael Moore's 'Sicko' on T.V. Tonight

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

The Movie Channel, this evening, will be airing the Oscar-nominated
documentary, "Sicko," Michael Moore's film about a villain known as the
health insurance industry. With the debate raging in Washington, D.C. --
Republicans trying to scuttle it, the President trying to hang on to his
public option, and nearly a hundred members of Congress pushing for a
single-payer system -- showing "Sicko" tonight is very timely. Mike lays out ll the facts and the arguments as to why the private insurance companies are never going to side with what's best for the American people.

"Sicko" airs on The Movie Channel tonight at 8:00 PM. It's also scheduled to air on The Movie Channel on July 27th at 4:05 PM and on TMC Xtra on August and at 10:45 PM and August 5th at 2:15 AM and 7:30 AM. Click

07 / 17
07 / 18
07 / 19
Start: 10:00 am

Founder of Sojourners magazine Jim Wallis will be chaplain at Chautauqua July 19-24

Click here to see schedule for times

July 19 - 24
Rev. Jim Wallis
founder, editor, Sojourners Magazine

Rev. Jim Wallis is a preacher, speaker, bestselling author, public theologian, and international commentator on religion and public life, and faith and politics. His latest book is The Great Awakening: Reviving Faith & Politics in a Post-Religious Right America (2008). His previous book, God's Politics: Why the Right Gets It Wrong and the Left Doesn't Get It (2005), was on the New York Times bestseller list for 4 months.

Start: 10:30 am

July 19 - "Jesus as a Community Organizer"

Our guest speaker will be Richard McVay, a community organizer here in Erie for a little over two years. See page 4 of our newsletter for more information about our guest.

At Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Erie
Musician: Jan Woods

Start: 10:30 pm

P.O.V.
The Reckoning: The Battle for the International Criminal Court

On WNED (PBS-Buffalo) 10:30PM

The work of the International Criminal Court, an international body formed in 2002 to prosecute crimes against humanity, is chronicled in "The Reckoning." Filmed over three years, the documentary features chief prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo and his team.

Repeats Friday, July 24, 3:30am

WATCH ONLINE JULY 15-AUG 13 FROM http://www.pbs.org/pov/reckoning/watch_the_film.php

RELATED: See Leila Sadat at Chautauqua July 30 http://www.erielead.org/node/3907

 

 

07 / 20
Start: 2:00 am

July 20
E.J. Dionne
political columnist, Washington Post

E.J.Dionne, Jr. is a widely syndicated columnist for the Washington Post, a
regular political analyst for National Public Radio, and a frequent
guest on The Chris Matthews Show, The Tim Russert Show, and This Week
with George Stephanopoulos. He spent fourteen years with the New York
Times, reporting on state and local government, national politics, and
from around the world, including stints in Paris, Rome, and Beirut. In
1990, he joined the Washington Post, covering national politics. His
book, Why Americans Hate Politics, called "a classic in American
political history" by Newsday, won the Los Angeles Times book prize and
was a National Book Award nominee.

07 / 21
Start: 9:00 am

* Climate Change Institute
July 21-23, 2009

This three-day training, 15 hours of Act 48 is for grades 6-12 educators. Join teachers from western PA for minds-on, hands-on learning and recreational activities. Explore sustainability and climate change, calculate your carbon footprint, build your inventory of sustainable practices and participate in recreational activities at McKeever Center and nearby Lake Wilhelm and Goddard State Park. Limited to 30 teachers. Program begins at 9 AM on Tuesday and concludes at 3 PM on Thursday. Cost: $75.

Start: 12:00 pm
Start: Jul 21 2009 - 12:00pm
End: Jul 23 2009 - 5:00pm

Erie Health Care Coalition
In anticipation of the house vote on the health care bill, (the last week
of July), we will be holding a Phone Bank/LTE campaign at the Penn
Action/SEIU office (1001 State Street #715).
Tuesday-Thursday (July 21-23, noon until 5pm).
Monday/Tuesday (July 27/28, noon until 5pm).
Folks who have cell phones – bring them for making calls.
If you do not have a cell phone, come and write LTE (letters to the
editor), and letters of support to Congresswoman Dahlkemper!
We hope to see you at the next week!
Listen to President Obama talk about our task ahead!

Click here: Obama: Health Care Status Quo Must Change -washingtonpost.com_
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/video/2009/07/15/VI2009071502241.html?sid=ST2009071503906)

Start: 6:00 pm

Performing at 8 Great Tuesdays, Liberty Park.

Details later.

Start: 10:00 pm

On WQLN (PBS-Erie) 10:00 PM (repeats 7/23 3AM and 7/26 midnight)

WNED (PBS-Buffalo) 10:30 PM (repeats 7/26 at 10:30PM)

Synopsis

07 / 22
(all day)
Start: Jul 21 2009 - 12:00pm
End: Jul 23 2009 - 5:00pm

Erie Health Care Coalition
In anticipation of the house vote on the health care bill, (the last week
of July), we will be holding a Phone Bank/LTE campaign at the Penn
Action/SEIU office (1001 State Street #715).
Tuesday-Thursday (July 21-23, noon until 5pm).
Monday/Tuesday (July 27/28, noon until 5pm).
Folks who have cell phones – bring them for making calls.
If you do not have a cell phone, come and write LTE (letters to the
editor), and letters of support to Congresswoman Dahlkemper!
We hope to see you at the next week!
Listen to President Obama talk about our task ahead!

Click here: Obama: Health Care Status Quo Must Change -washingtonpost.com_
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/video/2009/07/15/VI2009071502241.html?sid=ST2009071503906)

Start: 2:00 pm

July 22
Gar Alperovitz
professor of political economy, University of Maryland; author, America Beyond Capitalism

Start: 6:30 pm

07-22 Green Day at Pittsburgh, PA Mellon Arena
Tickets now available

Start: 7:00 pm

A Special Fundraiser featuring Kelly Hayes-Raitt reading   from her upcoming book....

from Kelly Hayes-Raitt:

07 / 23
End: 5:00 pm
Start: Jul 21 2009 - 12:00pm
End: Jul 23 2009 - 5:00pm

Erie Health Care Coalition
In anticipation of the house vote on the health care bill, (the last week
of July), we will be holding a Phone Bank/LTE campaign at the Penn
Action/SEIU office (1001 State Street #715).
Tuesday-Thursday (July 21-23, noon until 5pm).
Monday/Tuesday (July 27/28, noon until 5pm).
Folks who have cell phones – bring them for making calls.
If you do not have a cell phone, come and write LTE (letters to the
editor), and letters of support to Congresswoman Dahlkemper!
We hope to see you at the next week!
Listen to President Obama talk about our task ahead!

Click here: Obama: Health Care Status Quo Must Change -washingtonpost.com_
(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/video/2009/07/15/VI2009071502241.html?sid=ST2009071503906)

Start: 6:30 pm

FUNDRAISER AT JR’S LAST LAUGH COMEDY CLUB - July 23, 6:30 PM - Comedian Kevin Meaney. Special Event tickets are
$15.45 - call JR's at 461-0911 to reserve your ticket. Be sure to say you are there for K.E.E.P., and K.E.E.P. will
receive a portion of the ticket sales for that night.

07 / 24
07 / 25
07 / 26
Start: 12:00 pm

from Buffalo Rising: 

The PeaceWeavers, a non-profit educational organization, will host its 6th Annual Natural Building Colloquium, called "Building With Spirit," from July 26th through August 1st at the Thunder Mountain Retreat Sanctuary in Bath, N.Y. The sanctuary, located at 8125 Crouse Road, will be the site of workshops, how-to demonstrations and presentations on topics pertaining to natural building, like alternative fuels, log cabin construction, living roofs, building with hemp and a host of other topics.

Start: 4:00 pm

We Question and Learn

Upcoming Guests

(7/26/2009)

Kathy Dahlkemper, 3rd District, Pennsylvania.

Political forum with local representatives with Tom Pysz, host.

 

Suggestions for programs can be emailed to wqlrn@wqln.org

This is Tom Pysz, inviting you to join me for two programs each month on the last Sunday and first Sunday of every month at 4 p.m.

Be listening to WQLN FM 91.3 for broadcast dates and upcoming guests.

Aug 8 2009 - 8:00pm and Aug 11 7:30PM at Fredonia Opera House Freconia NY

08 / 9
Start: 12:00 am

Watch online 5minutes 57 seconds

From Robert Greenwald and Brave New Films

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKI9be55N00

08 / 10
Start: 12:00 am
Imagine a World at Peace Through Compassion
 
Week Seven - August 10-14

Week Seven will present a variation on the theme of "Imagine..." as the Department of Religion seeks to "Imagine a World of Peace through Compassion." Partnering with the Chautauqua Peace and Justice Society and TED, the organization that is granting TED winner Karen Armstrong’s wish to create a worldwide Charter of Compassion, the department will present Sister Joan Chittister and Karen Armstrong, both powerful voices for peace through compassion. Other powerful international voices will give strength to the week as well.


 

August 9

Start: 2:00 pm

August 10

Sister Joan Chittister OSB
spiritual leader & author

Start: 9:00 pm
HBO Documentary Films Summer Series '09

HBO Documentary Films Summer Series '09
Premieres Monday, August 10 at 9pm

08 / 11
Start: 12:00 am

The second season of the award-winning feminist and socially conscious sitcom is on DVD for the first time.

The series was created by  Linda Bloodworth-Thomason, who also wrote most of the episodes.(Bloodworth-Thomason and husband Harry also produced several promotional works for Democratic presidential campaigns, including Hillary Clinton, Wesley Clarke, and Bill Clinto).

Watch this clip about where Julia (Dixie Carter) takes on an AIDS bigot.

Start: 6:00 am

Pennsylvania Cable Network Profiles:

Bill George (2008)
President, PA AFL-CIO

Bill George has been the President of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) since June 1990. Mr.
George was born and raised in Aliquippa, PA and served in a number of
offices before being elected to his current position.  He serves with a
number of organizations, including: the National AFL-CIO Appalachian
Council, the PA Occupational Disease Study Advisory Board, and the
United Way of PA.

Start: 4:00 pm

Dr. Singer’s book, Wired for War (Penguin, 2009), looks at the implications of robotics and other new technologies for war, politics, ethics, and law in the 21st century. Described as: “An exhaustively researched book, enlivened by examples from popular culture" by the Associated Press and “awesome” by Jon Stewart of the Daily Show, Wired for War made the New York Times non-fiction bestseller list in its first week of release

 

Chautauqua info http://www.ciweb.org 

Start: 7:00 pm

*Questions, comments, concerns?****Please contact me anytime - 24/7,* *Richard McVayPenn Action1001 State Street #715Erie, Pennsylvania 16501 786-351-0303 (cell) rmcvay@pennaction.org www.pennaction.org http://healthcareforamericanow.org/*

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08 / 12
Start: 12:00 pm

From TREC website:

 

Lake Erie Sojourn 2009

 

film festival

Lake Erie Sojourn 2009
August 12 - 16
Wednesday afternoon thru Sunday afternoon

Come explore the shores of beautiful Lake Erie on this 4-day 4-night open water kayaking sojourn. 
Learn about the ecology and environmental issues facing this precious
resource.  Camp on the beach at Presque Isle State Park and witness the
diverse wildlife inhabiting this PA jewel.  Experience the region’s
offerings with delicious meals catered by local restaurants.  Enjoy
evening full moon paddles, night hikes, or simply relax by the bonfire.

 

Start: 3:00 pm
Music for Human Rights Special

Watch music videos with a message, and watch exclusive interviews
with the artists! Link TV teams with Amnesty International to present
artists who are making a difference with their music. Learn how YOU can
save lives!

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday August 11          9:59am

Wednesday August 12  - 3:00pm

Start: 7:00 pm
Contact Email:

*Questions, comments, concerns?****Please contact me anytime - 24/7,* *Richard McVayPenn Action1001 State Street #715Erie, Pennsylvania 16501 786-351-0303 (cell) rmcvay@pennaction.org www.pennaction.org http://healthcareforamericanow.org/*

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Start: 7:30 pm

DEAR PEACE FOLKS,

MARK YOUR CALENDARS. THE DUNKIRK-FREDONIA CENTER FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE WILL HAVE IT'S NEXT MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12TH AT 7:30 PM. AT THE THRIFTY READER BOOKSTORE. (DIRECTIONS BELOW).
DAN O'ROURKE, CPJ TREASURER

Growing with Music/Thrifty Reader Book Store (Barlow's Mill) is located at 369 West Main Street, Fredonia. (It is one mile from downtown Fredonia past Farrell's Chrysler Car Dealership. Traveling from Fredonia to Brocton, it is on the right side of West Main.) All are welcome.

Start: 8:15 pm

 

Aug 12 - 8:15pm "An Evening with Anna Deavere Smith

Aug 13 - 10:45am Anna Deveare Smith

Chautauqua http://www.ciweb.org 

Anna Deavere Smith
playwright, actor, professor of performance studies, NYU

A renowned playwright and actor, Anna Deavere Smith is a tenured professor of performance studies at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University and teaches courses on the art of listening at the NYU School of Law. She is also the founding director of the Institute on the Arts & Civic Dialogue, a three-year experiment that was held at Harvard University from 1998-2000.

08 / 13
Start: 9:00 am

Netroots Nation Agenda for 2009

The fourth annual gathering of the Netroots (formerly known as the YearlyKos Convention) will be held August 13–16 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA. Netroots Nation 2009
will include panels led by national and international experts; a progressive film screening series; practical training sessions and workshops; and the most concentrated gathering of progressive bloggers to date.

Use the filters below to browse the agenda for Netroots Nation 2009 in Pittsburgh. If you haven't registered yet what are you waiting for? Click here.

To view an outline schedule of the NN agenda, click here

Start: 3:00 pm
Contact Email:

*Questions, comments, concerns?****Please contact me anytime - 24/7,* *Richard McVayPenn Action1001 State Street #715Erie, Pennsylvania 16501 786-351-0303 (cell) rmcvay@pennaction.org www.pennaction.org http://healthcareforamericanow.org/*

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Start: 3:30 pm

KEEP plans Press Conference August 13, 2009

ENVIRONMENTAL, BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS PLAN PRESS CONFERENCE ON MONITORING ORDINANCE PASSAGE THURSDAY AUG 13

KEEP is calling on Erie City Council to pass the Continuous Emissions Monitoring System Ordinance as written by KEEP.

A Continuous Emissions Monitoring System Ordinance would place a premium on holding local polluters accountable to the community in which they wish to operate.

In the spirit of community activism and with deep concern for the environmental future of the Erie regional community, the grassroots environmental group Keep Erie's Environment Protected (KEEP) has called for a press conference this Thursday, August 13 at 3:30 PM.

The press conference will be held a the Blasco Memorial Library's Admiral Room and will feature an assorted mix of environmental, business, community, academic and medical leaders whom all embrace in common a desire to hold any major polluter in our community accountable to the community.

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