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Calendar Archive, 20030601-20030630

  • Monday, June 30, Buffalo,  CACGEC City Hall Picket, Citizens Against Casino Gambling in Erie County has organized an informational picket in front of City Hall, every Monday from 4:00-5:00 PM, beginning this coming Monday, June 30, 2003.  Participants agree to be peaceful and non-confrontational.  We will not block traffic.  If you would like to join us, contact Jeffery Termini at home at 862-0470 or on his cell phone at 440-6597.

  • Monday, June 30, Buffalo,  Coalition for Economic Justice: Campaign for a Living Wage Call-in Day,  please join the Coalition for Economic Justice in the Campaign for a  Living Wage!  We have scheduled a Call-in Day on two more  Mondays: June 30th and July 7th and need you to call each of the 13 Common Council Members to let him/her know that YOU support the new Living Wage legislation.  For more details, call CEJ at 892-5877.  Also see the call-to-action for background information and more details.  [For an excellent background rich-media experience, visit: http://www.usccb.org/cchd/povertyusa/tour2.htm -- ed.]

  • Sunday, June 29, Buffalo, Weekly Candlelight Vigil for Peace,  7:00 PM , Bear witness for peace, enjoy solidarity and good music, speak-out or read a poem in a family-friendly setting.  Say yes to peace -- and no to war, violence and military occupation everywhere.  Delaware Park - Aggasiz Circle Entrance, Parkside Ave & Route 198, Buffalo, NY, Enter Delaware Park at the Aggasiz Circle entrance, on Parkside Ave just north of Route 198. You can only enter when headed SOUTH on Parkside. Therefore if coming on 198, take the Parkside exit, go north a couple of blocks, and find a way to turn around. The entrance is marked by a park sign, and also by a street sign for E. Meadow Dr. We will meet in the parking area about 100 yards from the park entrance. The vigil will be visible to traffic on Parkside and the 198.  At our vigil on 4/6, there was complete consensus that we would continue to gather at 7:00 PM in spite of the time change and lengthening days in order to continue to encourage family participation.  A sound system is available for speakers, musicians, poets and CD's.  Join this marvelous and diverse group if you can.

  • Saturday, June 28, Buffalo, City-Wide Action Forum on Results of Study Circles on Racially Biased Policing & Community Policing, The Apollo, 1346 Jefferson Avenue, from 1:30-3:30 PM.  Organized by United Neighborhoods of Community Action Organization in partnership with the City of Buffalo Police Department, the United Way of Buffalo &  Erie County, the UB/UCI Regional Community Policing Center, the City of Buffalo Community Oriented Policing Satellite Program and Dramatic Solutions.  For more information, contact United Neighborhoods at 882-7814.

  • Saturday, June 28, Buffalo,  WNY Peace Center Quarterly Membership Meeting & Potluck Picnic, Beaver Island State Park on Grand Island, Pavilion #4b, 1:00-6:00 PM, with a member meeting beginning at 2:00 PM.  See the announcement for details and directions.  The picnic is open to non-members and will be a good opportunity to meet members and staff and to learn about Peace Center activities and programs.   The park has nature trails, bike trails, a beach, marina, canoe launch, nature center, golf course and driving range.  There's a $7 parking fee.  Bring a dish to share plus your own grillables (and charcoal).  The Peace Center will provide soft drinks, plates and cups.  Bring your own reusables and we can cut down on the solid waste.  Call the Peace Center at 894-2013 for more information.  Directions:  Directions:  Take I 190 to Grand Island and exit at Beaver island.  Follow the exit all the way to the park.  You will pass a school and a few lights.  In the park, after the toll, follow main road to first right turn, go past sledding hill to Pavillion #4b next to the old casino.  You can look for our signs too.

  • Saturday, June 28, Buffalo, Women in Black weekly vigil, every week on Saturday from 12-1 PM, Bidwell/Elmwood, no matter the weather, there's always good cheer and dignified solidarity.  Women in Black Buffalo has a great new Web site -- make a point of visiting and book-marking it at: http://wibbuffalo.net/   The war in Iraq and Afghanistan are reported to be over, and the dopes in the White House are declaring victory, but we know better...  We continue to have upwards of 30 vigilers every Saturday from noon to 1P.  This reflects that people are well aware of the risks that remain as long as this administration is in office.  Please continue to stand with us in this environment when other citizens report dissent to the police.  That's the battle we must continue to wage!  See also: WIB NYC BalkansNet - Home Page,  WIB NYC BalkansNet - Mission Statement,  Women in Black - London and  History of the Women in Black

  • Saturday, June 28, Buffalo,  Gay Victory Celebration,  Bidwell Parkway and Elmwood, 11:00 AM, organized by The Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Transgender Caucus and the Buffalo International Action Center (IAC).  The Supreme court has ruled that U.S. citizens have a fundamental right to privacy as to private sexual conduct between consenting adults. Sodomy laws have traditionally been used as a legal basis to criminalize any departure from heterosexual sex and to justify bigotry and violence against lesbian, gay, bi and transgender people. In the spirit of Stonewall -- Celebrate our victory. Bring rainbow flags, banners etc.

  • Thursday-Sunday, June 19-June 29, Toronto,  Negotiations: From a Piece of Land to a Land of Peace,  a multi-part cultural event that intends to create new public spaces for dialogue on shared entitlement and common responsibility for co-existence in Palestine-Israel and beyond.  See the announcement email and Web site for details.

  • Thursday, June 26, Hamilton Ontario,  Public Forum: WHO ARE THE REAL WAR CRIMINALS?, a public forum, being held by the November 16 Coalition on June 26 to premiere the new British video, "Afghan Massacre: the Convoy of Death" at the Psychology Building, Room 155, McMaster University at 7:30 PM.. This disturbing documentary depicts a major war crime committed by US armed forces in executing over 3000 prisoners of war who surrendered following the US invasion of Afghanistan two years ago. It also describes the attempted cover-up of this crime by the US government and its Afghan allies. All of this should be of particular interest to Canadians as the federal government recently sent troops to Afghanistan, at the request of the USA, to help prop up the government in Kabul.  See announcement for more details.

  • Wednesday, June 25, Buffalo, next Organizers' Network Planning Meeting,  Rust Belt Books, 202 Allen, near but West of Elmwood, at 7:00 PM. Rust Belt Books will appear to be closed. Enter through Sibely's (sp) just West of Rust Belt Books, and proceed to the pass-through door near the bathrooms in back.  This is an open meeting of regional progressive organizers who are committed to setting aside differences and working together on projects of common interest.  The group has organized successful collaborative anti-war rallies, major bus trips for out of town demonstrations, mini activist fairs, presentations and discussions and, most recently, the Faces of Iraq Traveling Exhibition and receptions at the CEPA Gallery.  In addition to such collective projects, our members maintain regional calendars and discussion lists, provide logistic support for local progressive rallies and continue to develop the WNY Progressive Directory -- individual initiatives in the name of our common progressive interests.  Our general interest is in fostering collaboration for greater effectiveness in the progressive community of Western New York.  If you're an active progressive organizer and are willing to leave ideology and dogma at the door, please feel free to join us.  We find strength not just in numbers but also in good company and solidarity. Call 698-1232 for help with directions or email organizers@BuffaloPeacePeople.org.

  • Tuesday, June 24, Buffalo,  Planning Meeting for Columbus Day 2003 Conference on Empire, 1092 Main Street, 8:00 PM.   Contact Khalil Nieves lnieves@acsu.buffalo.edu for more information.

  • Tuesday, June 24, Buffalo, A.N.S.W.E.R Planning Meeting - for the next five weeks, from 6/24-7/22, the Tuesday evening A.N.S.W.E.R. meetings will be adjourned so that participants can attend the Empire: Nation State, Capitalist Economy and White Supremacy video discussion series at 6:00 PM at United Neighborhoods, 1092 Main Street (between North & Summer Streets), Buffalo.  See the announcement or call the A.N.S.W.E.R  office at 604-9515 for more details. 

  • Tuesday, June 24, Buffalo, Empire: Nation State, Capitalist Economy and White Supremacy - open to all, 6:00 PM - United Neighborhoods, 1092 Main Street (between North & Summer Streets), Buffalo. (716) 882-7814.  A video discussion series examining US foreign policy to help us connect the African American struggles to the antiwar and Global Justice Movement struggles, and to develop alliances to stop this continuing war against humanity.  For more information, see the discussion series announcement or contact: Kahlil Nieves  lnieves@buffalo.edu (716) 645-2082, ext 1134.  

  • Monday, June 23, Buffalo,  UB Faculty/Staff for Peace discussion and organizing meeting, 4:30 PM at room 209 The Commons, at the Newman Center, across from the Student Union, UB Amherst Campus.  Contact Hank Bromley, Robert Dentan, Bill Wachob or Jim Whitlock for more information.

  • Tuesday, June 24, Buffalo, A.N.S.W.E.R Planning Meeting - [regular meeting cancelled from 6/24 through 7/22] - open to all - general anti-war organizing meeting - This Tuesday and (almost) every Tuesday evening, there's an open planning/work session at the A.N.S.W.E.R. office at 7:00 PM upstairs at 367 Delaware Ave (above the insurance company) near Tupper, in Buffalo. Contact iacbuffalo@action-mail.org, see call-to-meeting or Call 604-9515 for more details. 

  • Sunday, June 22, Buffalo, Weekly Candlelight Vigil for Peace,  7:00 PM , Bear witness for peace, enjoy solidarity and good music, speak-out or read a poem in a family-friendly setting.  Say yes to peace -- and no to war, violence and military occupation everywhere.  Delaware Park - Aggasiz Circle Entrance, Parkside Ave & Route 198, Buffalo, NY, Enter Delaware Park at the Aggasiz Circle entrance, on Parkside Ave just north of Route 198. You can only enter when headed SOUTH on Parkside. Therefore if coming on 198, take the Parkside exit, go north a couple of blocks, and find a way to turn around. The entrance is marked by a park sign, and also by a street sign for E. Meadow Dr. We will meet in the parking area about 100 yards from the park entrance. The vigil will be visible to traffic on Parkside and the 198.  At our vigil on 4/6, there was complete consensus that we would continue to gather at 7:00 PM in spite of the time change and lengthening days in order to continue to encourage family participation.  A sound system is available for speakers, musicians, poets and CD's.  Join this marvelous and diverse group if you can.

  • Saturday, June 21, Buffalo,  LASC - Caravan to Cuba - Humanitarian Aid Fund-Raiser & Dance Party - La Luna, 52 W. Chippewa Street, 7:00-9:30 PM, $10 suggested donation but anything will help.  Come join us for live music and dancing to support the Caravan to Cuba. The Caravan is delivering humanitarian supplies to Cuba and will challenge the unjust US trade embargo.  We need your help! It promises to be a lively evening for a good cause.  See the announcement for details.  Call the Peace Center at 894-2013 for more information.

  • Saturday, June 21, Buffalo, Women in Black weekly vigil, every week on Saturday from 12-1 PM, Bidwell/Elmwood, no matter the weather, there's always good cheer and dignified solidarity.  Women in Black Buffalo has a great new Web site -- make a point of visiting and book-marking it at: http://wibbuffalo.net/home/index.htm   The war in Iraq and Afghanistan are reported to be over, and the dopes in the White House are declaring victory, but we know better...  We continue to have upwards of 30 vigilers every Saturday from noon to 1P.  This reflects that people are well aware of the risks that remain as long as this administration is in office.  Please continue to stand with us in this environment when other citizens report dissent to the police.  That's the battle we must continue to wage!  See also: WIB NYC BalkansNet - Home Page,  WIB NYC BalkansNet - Mission Statement,  Women in Black - London and  History of the Women in Black

  • Saturday, June 21, Buffalo,  Anti-Casino Rally  - Bidwell & Potomac (a half block north-east of the Women in Black Rally), 12:00-2:00 PM.  If you are opposed to a Casino being built and operating in our community for ANY REASON, please plan to attend.  One hour of your time can help prevent this illegal casino from being planted forever in Erie County. Speakers include: Shakoor Aljuwani, Stan Bretton, Sandra Carubba, Arthur Eve, John Lafalce, Elizabeth Licata, Jeremy Toth, and Joel Rose.   Citizens Against Casino Gambling in Erie County (CACGEC) was formed by concerned Western New Yorkers united in the belief that casino gambling in the City of Buffalo poses a serious threat to our community. The miniscule amount of revenue that casinos might generate for the city would be far outweighed by the additional costs of law enforcement, fire protection and gaming-addiction treatment. Add to that the likelihood that casinos would drain scarce entertainment dollars from other area attractions, and it's easy to see why we think casino gambling is a bad bet for Buffalo.  For more information about the rally or about CACGEC,  contact Penny Wyatt at 885-3211 or Diane Persico at 885-4849.

  • Wednesday-Sunday, June 18-22, Buffalo,  Solar Splash 2003 - The World Championship of Solar Boating,  The 10th Annual "Solar Splash" research solar watercraft competition is coming back to Buffalo Delaware Park, Hoyt Lake,  for an unprecedented third year.  for more information including event schedule details, see the National site: http://www.solarsplash.com/wcssindex.html  Also see the Green Party of Erie County announcement at their Web site and an email announcement with and without a photo.  This should be a fun way to learn about, support and promote sustainable living.  For directions, see http://www.solarsplash.com/splash/buf_dir.html

  • Wednesday, June 18, Buffalo,  Buffalo Niagara Sustainability Council Meeting,  West Side Mennonite Church, 184 Barton St. Buffalo, 7:00 PM, free parking.  See the announcement text or the announcement email for agenda and contact information.

  • Tuesday, June 17, Buffalo, A.N.S.W.E.R Planning Meeting - open to all - general anti-war organizing meeting - This Tuesday and (almost) every Tuesday evening, there's an open planning/work session at the A.N.S.W.E.R. office at 7:00 PM upstairs at 367 Delaware Ave (above the insurance company) near Tupper, in Buffalo. Contact iacbuffalo@action-mail.org, see call-to-meeting or Call 604-9515 for more details. 

  • Tuesday, June 17, Buffalo, Who Am I Afraid Of?  A Dialogue on Race, organized by Voice Buffalo, 6:30-9:30 PM, St. Joseph School, 3275 Main Street, Buffalo.  Contact Voice Buffalo for more information at 842-6571.   Also see: http://www.gamaliel.org/VOICE/VOICECalendar.htm

  • Monday, June 16, Buffalo,  Coalition for Economic Justice: Campaign for a Living Wage Call-in Day,  please Join the Coalition for Economic Justice in the Campaign for a  Living Wage!  We have scheduled a Call-in Day on three Mondays: May 19, June 2, and June 16 and need you to call each of the 13 Common Council Members to let him/her know that YOU support the new Living Wage legislation.  Also, the Common Council will be voting on this legislation as early as June 24th at their bi-weekly meeting.  Let's pack the Council Chambers on June 24th at 2PM, to show support for this effort.  Stay tuned also for more details about actions taking place on that day, or call CEJ at 892-5877.  Also see the call-to-action for background information and more details.  [For an excellent background rich-media experience, visit: http://www.usccb.org/cchd/povertyusa/tour2.htm -- ed.]

  • Sunday, June 15, Buffalo, Weekly Candlelight Vigil for Peace,  7:00 PM , Bear witness for peace, enjoy solidarity and good music, speak-out or read a poem in a family-friendly setting.  Say yes to peace -- and no to war, violence and military occupation everywhere.  Delaware Park - Aggasiz Circle Entrance, Parkside Ave & Route 198, Buffalo, NY, Enter Delaware Park at the Aggasiz Circle entrance, on Parkside Ave just north of Route 198. You can only enter when headed SOUTH on Parkside. Therefore if coming on 198, take the Parkside exit, go north a couple of blocks, and find a way to turn around. The entrance is marked by a park sign, and also by a street sign for E. Meadow Dr. We will meet in the parking area about 100 yards from the park entrance. The vigil will be visible to traffic on Parkside and the 198.  At our vigil on 4/6, there was complete consensus that we would continue to gather at 7:00 PM in spite of the time change and lengthening days in order to continue to encourage family participation.  A sound system will be part of the gathering and we expect musicians, poets and speakers to start turning up as the weather improves.  Those who enjoy the candlelight vigil component will simply arrive late or remain until an hour after darkness descends.  We already have visions of lawn chairs, barbecues and continuing friendly discussions.  Join this marvelous and diverse group if you can.

  • Sunday, June 15, Buffalo, Riverside-Salem UCC Annual Potluck Picnic & Bag Auction,  2:00-6:00 PM, at our Environmental Cottage, 3449 West River Road, Grand Island, New York, come join us for a relaxed gathering celebrating Fathers' Day, the oncoming summer, good friends, good food, any music you bring, fun with the bag auction, walking the trail, the labyrinth, and activism for peace & justice.  For info or to donate items for auction: Marjorie (631-0760) or June (773-1426).  Directions:  I-190 to Grand Island, Exit 19, Whitehaven Road, West (turn left if coming from Buffalo) to West River Road (about 2.2 miles); right/North on West River road about .9 mile to #3449, a cottage in a wooded area;  park along roadside.   Email June Licence, jlicence@buffalo.edu or call 773-1426 for more information, additional directions, etc.

  • Saturday, June 14, Buffalo, Women in Black weekly vigil, every week on Saturday from 12-1 PM, Bidwell/Elmwood, no matter the weather, there's always good cheer and dignified solidarity.  Women in Black Buffalo has a great new Web site -- make a point of visiting and book-marking it at: http://wibbuffalo.net/home/index.htm   The war in Iraq and Afghanistan are reported to be over, and the dopes in the White House are declaring victory, but we know better...  We continue to have upwards of 30 vigilers every Saturday from noon to 1P.  This reflects that people are well aware of the risks that remain as long as this administration is in office.  Please continue to stand with us in this environment when other citizens report dissent to the police.  That's the battle we must continue to wage!  See also: WIB NYC BalkansNet - Home Page,  WIB NYC BalkansNet - Mission Statement,  Women in Black - London and  History of the Women in Black

  • Saturday, June 14, Buffalo, Regional Summit with David Rusk, organized by Voice Buffalo in cooperation with the Burchfield-Penny Art Center and their Smart Growth Choices for Change Exhibition, Buffalo State College, Bulger Communication Center (North Room), registration at 8:30 AM, cost $15.00.  Contact Voice Buffalo for more information at 842-6571.  Also see: http://www.gamaliel.org/VOICE/VOICEsprawl.htm

  • Saturday-Sunday, June 14-15, Buffalo, 2003 Juneteenth Celebration, Martin Luther King, Jr. Park at Best Street, 11:00 AM-8:00 PM each day, free outdoors African-American festival celebrating the end of slavery. Come and enjoy Buffalo's African American culture featuring ethnic food, dance and music and more. Celebrate freedom in Frederick Law Olmsted's lovely Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. For more information call 1-866-885-BFLO.  The 28th Annual parade will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2003. The parade will move out at 11:00 AM SHARP from the corner of Genesee and Moselle Streets.  Also, watch a special broadcast of "Juneteenth: Striving for Freedom" Saturday, June 14th at 6:30am on WPXJ Pax51 (Adelphia Cable channel 18) and Sunday, June 15th at 7:30am on Channel 2.

  • Wednesday, June 11, Buffalo, next Organizers' Network Planning Meeting, 7:30 PM, Rust Belt Books, 202 Allen, near but West of Elmwood, at 7:30 PM. Rust Belt Books will appear to be closed. Enter through Sibely's (sp) just West of Rust Belt Books, and proceed to the pass-through door near the bathrooms in back.  This is an open meeting of regional progressive organizers who are committed to setting aside differences and working together on projects of common interest.  The group has organized successful collaborative anti-war rallies, major bus trips for out of town demonstrations, mini activist fairs, presentations and discussions and, most recently, the Faces of Iraq Traveling Exhibition and receptions at the CEPA Gallery.  In addition to such collective projects, our members maintain regional calendars and discussion lists, provide logistic support for local progressive rallies and continue to develop the WNY Progressive Directory -- individual initiatives in the name of our common progressive interests.  Our general interest is in fostering collaboration for greater effectiveness in the progressive community of Western New York.  If you're an active progressive organizer and are willing to leave ideology and dogma at the door, please feel free to join us.  We find strength not just in numbers but also in good company and solidarity. Call 698-1232 for help with directions or email organizers@BuffaloPeacePeople.org.

  • Tuesday, June 10, Buffalo, A.N.S.W.E.R Planning Meeting - See 6/17 for normal meeting place and agenda, this week only: The regular A.N.S.W.E.R. Tuesday evening meeting IS GOING TO MOVE ITSELF TO THE PUBLIC MEETING ON THE FUTURE OF BUFFALO which is being held at 7pm at Canisius College's Koessler Center on Main St near Delavan.  Please come and speak your mind!  Cities all over the country are reeling from the loss of federal (and then state) funds since the endless war program has taken more and more away. We just can't stand by silently and watch our communities and schools be gutted like this.

  • Monday, June 9, Buffalo,  The Search for a Nonviolent Future - Borders Book Signing - Michael Nagler, at Borders at 7:00 PM on Monday evening June 9th here in Western New York.  Michael Nagler is author of Is There No Other Way? The Search for a Nonviolent Future. Widely published in both the fields of peace studies and ancient Indian scripture, Nagler's book draws on the work of Gandhi and shows how both groups and individuals can make changes to bring about nonviolence in our world. Last year it received the prestigious American Book Award from the Before Columbus Foundation. The book describes both the theoretical underpinnings of nonviolence and historical incidents in which nonviolence has been used successfully. The last few chapters describe ways we can work for the nonviolent future we all seek. Can it be done? Nagler says yes, and shows us how it might occur.  .See announcement for details.

  • Sunday, June 8, Buffalo, Weekly Candlelight Vigil for Peace,  7:00 PM , Bear witness for peace, enjoy solidarity and good music, speak-out or read a poem in a family-friendly setting.  Say yes to peace -- and no to war, violence and military occupation everywhere.  Delaware Park - Aggasiz Circle Entrance, Parkside Ave & Route 198, Buffalo, NY, Enter Delaware Park at the Aggasiz Circle entrance, on Parkside Ave just north of Route 198. You can only enter when headed SOUTH on Parkside. Therefore if coming on 198, take the Parkside exit, go north a couple of blocks, and find a way to turn around. The entrance is marked by a park sign, and also by a street sign for E. Meadow Dr. We will meet in the parking area about 100 yards from the park entrance. The vigil will be visible to traffic on Parkside and the 198.  At our vigil on 4/6, there was complete consensus that we would continue to gather at 7:00 PM in spite of the time change and lengthening days in order to continue to encourage family participation.  A sound system will be part of the gathering and we expect musicians, poets and speakers to start turning up as the weather improves.  Those who enjoy the candlelight vigil component will simply arrive late or remain until an hour after darkness descends.  We already have visions of lawn chairs, barbecues and continuing friendly discussions.  Join this marvelous and diverse group if you can.

  • Sunday, June 8, Buffalo, Race Unity Day Picnic, at Garrison Park, Williamsville, NY, 1:00-5:00 PM, One block South of Main St. on Garrison Road. Featuring Games, Music, Food, and Fun. Bring a dish to pass, a friend, and a spirit of love and fellowship.  See announcement for details and contact information.

  • Saturday, June 7, Buffalo, Bethesda, a new play at Rust Belt Books, 8:00 PM, a disturbing look at power and hope featuring Brian Lampkin.

  • Saturday, June 7, Buffalo, Women in Black weekly vigil, every week on Saturday from 12-1 PM, Bidwell/Elmwood, no matter the weather, there's always good cheer and dignified solidarity.  See also: WIB NYC BalkansNet - Home Page,  WIB NYC BalkansNet - Mission Statement,  Women in Black - London and  History of the Women in Black

  • Saturday, June 7, Buffalo,  WNY Peace Center - Clean-up Work Day, at the WNY Peace Center, 2123 Bailey at the corner of Genessee in Buffalo, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.  The Peace Center is looking for volunteers to help in sprucing the place up a bit.  We're planning a day of gardening and miscellaneous chores, along with a nice pot luck lunch so we can have some fun at the same time.  We are in need of a wheel barrow and desperate for a lawn mower so if any one has one please contact the Peace Center at 894-2013.  See announcement for details.

  • Saturday, June 7, Buffalo,  New World Festival: A Celebration of Many Cultures, The West Side Community Collaborative invites you to come join us in a day of community celebration of the multicultural neighborhood that surrounds Connecticut Street.  10:00 AM to 4:00 PM  The Festival is located on Connecticut Street between 14th and Plymouth Streets.  THE NEW WORLD STREET MARKET PUSH CART KICK OFF which includes: Sudanese, Somalian, Mexican, Puerto Rican, Italian and other ethnic foods, collectibles, ice cream, cookies, coffees and so much more...  THE GRAND OPENING OF: West Side Community Collaborative Resource Center, Daemen College, West Side Partnership Office, Dept. of  Justice Initiative - Weed and Seed West Side Site  LOTS OF FUN FOR FAMILIES, ADULTS AND CHILDREN: ¨ FACE PAINTING ¨ MURAL PAINTING ¨ CLOWNS ¨ BALLOONS ¨ ¨ BE A STAR STEPPING STONE PROJECT ¨ KIDS KRAFTS ¨ ¨ HOUSING FAIR ¨ BOOK FAIR ¨ ¨ LIVE MUSIC, DANCING AND STREET PERFORMERS ¨ ¨ DRESS OF YOUR CULTURAL HERITAGE IS ENCOURAGED ¨

  • Friday, June 6, Buffalo, Bethesda, a new play at Rust Belt Books, 8:00 PM, a disturbing look at power and hope featuring Brian Lampkin.

  • Friday-Saturday, June 6-7, Buffalo,  Alternatives to Violence Project - Basic Workshop for Facilitators, there will be an AVP Basic Workshop Friday, June 6, 5:30 - 9:30 PM and Saturday, June 7, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM.  Cost is $30 (includes Friday Supper and Saturday lunch). Place: St. Joseph University School, 3275 Main Street, (one block north of Winspear/ parking in rear) Registration deadline with $10.00 deposit is June 2. Please send Name, Address, day phone, eveing phone, and diet restrictions to Audrey Mang, 44 Hewitt Ave., Buffalo NY 14215.

  • Friday, June 6, Buffalo,  Critical Mass Bike Riders - Court Arraignment - 50 Delaware Avenue, second floor, Buffalo City Court Part II, Judge Carney - 9:30 AM.  An article and some slightly dated information is available at  http://buffalo.indymedia.org/  All those arrested will be charged at this time.  Please join them in solidarity if you can.  This will not be a demonstration but a quiet respectful showing of support that can only help.

  • Thursday, June 5, Buffalo, Critical Mass Bike Rides - Videos and Discussion - Squeaky Wheel at 8:00 PM. 175 Elmwood ave. Near North St.  There will be a video on the Critical Mass bike rides of San Francisco and some footage of Buffalo Critical Mass rides.  There will probably also be discussion afterwards on what else can be done to support the upcoming Critical Mass ride Friday, June 27th.  There may be a nominal fee for the screening of the video, but we are not sure. You can call the Squeaky Wheel for more info 884-7172.  If you've not yet heard about what happened at last Friday Night's Critical Mass bike ride, there's more info here: http://www.buffalo.indymedia.org/front.php3?article_id=4048

  • Wednesday, June 4, Buffalo, Hoyt Town Meeting to Discuss Buffalo Fiscal Control Board - Assemblymember Sam Hoyt (D Buffalo, Grand Island) will hold a town meeting to discuss State Comptroller Alan Hevesis recommendation that a fiscal control board be created for the City of Buffalo. The town meeting will focus primarily on the composition, purpose, and powers of a control board for the city. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 4th at 7:00 pm in the auditorium of the Buckham Campus School on the Buffalo State College Campus.  See the announcement from Sam Hoyt for more complete details.  Also see the Buffalo News article: http://www.buffalonews.com/editorial/20030602/1011230.asp  and the Green Party of Erie County position statement.

  • Tuesday, June 3, Buffalo, A.N.S.W.E.R Planning Meeting - open to all - general anti-war organizing meeting.  This week's agenda includes: last Friday, the critical mass bike ride was stopped by police and many riders were abused and arrested, in an obviously racist way, including some very serious charges. we will have a presentation by a participant, and an update on the legal situation also; the other topic on Tuesday eve will be WEDNESDAY EVENING's public hearing to get people's input on the purpose, composition and powers of the proposed CITY FINANCIAL CONTROL BOARD. This Tuesday and (almost) every Tuesday evening, there's an open planning/work session at the A.N.S.W.E.R. office at 7:00 PM upstairs at 367 Delaware Ave (above the insurance company) near Tupper, in Buffalo. Contact iacbuffalo@action-mail.org, see call-to-meeting or Call 604-9515 for more details.

  • Monday, June 2, Buffalo,  Coalition for Economic Justice: Campaign for a Living Wage Call-in Day,  please Join the Coalition for Economic Justice in the Campaign for a  Living Wage!  We have scheduled a Call-in Day on three Mondays: May 19, June 2, and June 16 and need you to call each of the 13 Common Council Members to let him/her know that YOU support the new Living Wage legislation.  Also, the Common Council will be voting on this legislation as early as June 24th at their bi-weekly meeting.  Let's pack the Council Chambers on June 24th at 2PM, to show support for this effort.  Stay tuned also for more details about actions taking place on that day, or call CEJ at 892-5877.  Also see the call-to-action for background information and more details.  [For an excellent background rich-media experience, visit: http://www.usccb.org/cchd/povertyusa/tour2.htm -- ed.]

  • Sunday, June 1, Buffalo, Weekly Candlelight Vigil for Peace,  7:00 PM , Bear witness for peace, enjoy solidarity and good music, speak-out or read a poem in a family-friendly setting.  Say yes to peace -- and no to war, violence and military occupation everywhere.  Delaware Park - Aggasiz Circle Entrance, Parkside Ave & Route 198, Buffalo, NY, Enter Delaware Park at the Aggasiz Circle entrance, on Parkside Ave just north of Route 198. You can only enter when headed SOUTH on Parkside. Therefore if coming on 198, take the Parkside exit, go north a couple of blocks, and find a way to turn around. The entrance is marked by a park sign, and also by a street sign for E. Meadow Dr. We will meet in the parking area about 100 yards from the park entrance. The vigil will be visible to traffic on Parkside and the 198.  At our vigil on 4/6, there was complete consensus that we would continue to gather at 7:00 PM in spite of the time change and lengthening days in order to continue to encourage family participation.  A sound system will be part of the gathering and we expect musicians, poets and speakers to start turning up as the weather improves.  Those who enjoy the candlelight vigil component will simply arrive late or remain until an hour after darkness descends.  We already have visions of lawn chairs, barbecues and continuing friendly discussions.  Join this marvelous and diverse group if you can.

  • Sunday, June 1, Buffalo, Access Community Project - June Kick-off Party for Regional Activists, 3180 Main St., 2:00-5:00 PM.  The Access Community Project brings together community meeting space, convergence space, and technology resources to facilitate the development of grassroots structures.  Our June kick-off is Sunday, June 1st from 2pm to 5pm and we hope to see you all there. It's going to be a kick-off party to let everyone meet different groups that are involved in Access, meet fellow activists like yourselves, and listen to discussions on their current campaigns. There may or may not be live music (fingers crossed), but you'll have to show up to find out.  See http://www.accesscommunity.net/ and/or contact Loren Sonnenberg, Josh Berkow or Crystal Dunning at accesscommunity@hotmail.com

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