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American Friends Service Committee Connecticut
In This Issue: Hope Out Loud and Community Calendar 9-7-05
. Hope Out Loud Peace and Music Festival
. Cindy Sheehan in Connecticut Sept. 18
. Connecticut Area Community Calendar
Hope Out Loud Peace and Music Festival
Sunday, September 11, 2005
1 PM-7PM
HOPE OUT LOUD IV Peace and Music Festival
A rally, a concert, a festival,a playground, a celebration, a remembrance,
a day providing inspiration for renewal and recommitment.
Now in its 4th year, Hope Out Loud began as a response to 9/11: a shared call for peaceful, sustainable resolution of conflict in our towns and in our world through equity and social justice.
Over Fifty organizations from the advocacy, service, activist and arts communities will be present at this year's Hope Out Loud festival. This is an opportunity for organizations, members, constituents, friends and family to network with other people doing work for peace and social justice. Hope Out Loud is a time for all of us to meet with each other and reflect on the impact of September 11, 2001 - how our lives have changes as we confront so many challenges to a peaceful future. The day is intended to provide inspiration for renewal and recommitment - we will all hope out loud that a peaceful world is possible.
Most importantly, Hope Out Loud is a day of relaxation and enjoyment for the whole family. The gathering features live music, speakers, children's activities, information tables and great people to just sit down and talk with.
On September 11th we will all Hope Out Loud that a peaceful world is possible.
Celebrate PEACE & JUSTICE
with music, speakers, kids activities & more
The Hope Out Loud Peace and Music Festival is sponsored by: The Connecticut Coalition for Peace and Justice, the American Friends Service Committee, the Connecticut TransAdvocacy Coalition, People of Faith for Gay Civil Rights, Granny Creating Change-Ghana, No Nukes-No War, Hartford Bring the Troops Home Now, CT Network to Abolish the Death Penalty, Love Makes a Family, True Colors, CT United for Peace, Connecticut Citizen Action Group, CT Coalition to End Homelessness, West Hartford Citizens for Peace and Justice, PFLAG Hartford, People's Action for Clean Energy, Pax Educare, Connecticut Campaign for Burma and the City of Hartford Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Issues Commission . For more information contact Kasha Ho at the American Friends Service Committee, 860.523.1534
Cindy Sheehan in Connecticut Sept. 18
Friends - we have just gotten confirmation that Cindy WILL be on the bus tour stop in Connecticut... spread the word.
Sunday, September 18th
Bring Them Home Now Bus Tour with Cindy Sheehan
4-6pm
New Haven Green
Anti-war Rally with Cindy Sheehan and members of Gold Star Families for Peace, Military Families Speak Out, Iraq Veterans Against the War, and Veterans for Peace.
From George Bush's door step to Communities along the way, We Demand That:
Elected Representatives Decide Now to Bring the Troops Home
We Take Care of Them When They Get Here
We Never Again Send Our Loved Ones to War Based on Lies!
"We are currently at a significant turning point in how the American public views the war in Iraq. As the death toll in Iraq rises, Cindy Sheehan's vigil near President Bush's ranch in Crawford, Texas, has captured the hearts and minds of thousands of Americans. Bush's approval rating is falling. The voice of military families, who have lost loved ones and those with loved ones in harm's way or about to deploy, can activate the American people. The voice of veterans, both of this war and of previous wars will also build the movement to end the war. Together these critical voices can demand that President Bush make the decision now to bring the troops home." Bring Them Home Now Tour
For more information visit http://www.bringthemhomenowtour.org/
Connecticut Area Community Calendar
Wednesday, September 7
Ct Gay and Lesbian Film Festival presents TransGeneration...
7:30 p.m.
Cinestudio
300 Summit Street, Trinity College in Hartford, CT
Affirmative action and gay and lesbian rights have historically made headlines oncampuses across the country. Now, for the first time, thanks to a small group of individuals who are playing a key role in changing the way we define gender, transgender students are embracing their unique identities as undergraduates and pushing their universities to change the way they deal with gender, discrimination, and policy. The film follows the students at four different colleges, capturing their setbacks and triumphs as they balance the challenges of academia, campus life, and family with their commitment to gender reassignment. "TransGeneration" highlights a growing phenomenon: that gender identity is being confronted by a younger generation. General Admission of $10 and $8 for Students or Seniors. For more Information and Photo's contact the Ct Gay and Lesbian film festival at (860) 586-1136 or visit their website at www.ctglff.org or visit the Cinestudio website at www.cinestudio.org or by calling (860) 297-2463. View Flyer.
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Thursday, September 8
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
United Auto Workers
111 South Road, Farmington
Every Day is Labor Day Barbecue and Fundraiser for Citizens for Economic Opportunity.
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Thursday, Sept. 8, 7:30 pm
Nathanael Greene Community Center
32 Church Street, Guilford
JOHN BROWN: Trumpet of Freedom
One-man drama featuring veteran stage and screen actor Norman Thomas Marshall. Written by Mr. Marshall and Director George Wolf Reily. Mr. Marshall portrays the legendary Abolitionist and 30 other Civil War period characters. Along with general audiences, this performance is appropriate for students seventh grade and above. Free and open to the Public. To read more about the play visit www.wbworks.com/johnbrown. For information call Anita-453-6360 or email Luzshosie22 at yahoo.com
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Thursday, September 8
Perspectives and Opinions on the Death Penalty
Ridgefield Library-Dayton Room
472 Main St.
7:00-9:00 pm, 6:30 for coffee and informal conversation with panelists
Ridgefield Democrats are bringing together an award winning journalist, author and death penalty opponent and a panel of local leaders to share with our community their knowledge, perspectives and opinions about the death penalty. Our keynote speaker is Antoinette Bosco, syndicated columnist for the Catholic News Service and author of numerous books, including Choosing Mercy: A Mother of Murder Victims Pleads to End the Death Penalty. Ms. Bosco's son and daughter-in-law were brutally murdered in 1993, yet she argues convincingly against the death penalty both on moral and practical grounds.
Following Ms. Bosco's presentation, we will hear from a panel consisting of (1) State Representative John Frey, who voted against a bill to abolish the death penalty last April (2) Rabbi Jon Haddon, who favors the death penalty for some crimes, (3) Ridgefield Police Commissioner and Associate Professor of Criminal Justice (WestConn) George Kain, who says there is "no credible evidence to support the most often used claims" in defense of the death penalty, and (4) James Diamond, criminal defense attorney and former Assistant State's Attorney with 17 years experience inside criminal courtrooms.
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Sunday, September 11, 2005
7:30 p.m.
The Little Theatre
Lincoln Place, New Haven, CT
"What I Heard About Iraq" by Eliot Weinberger
Adapted for performance by Stephen Vincent Kobasa, directed by Christopher Arnott
A collection of quotations from both those who made this war and those who suffer the consequences of it, Weinberger's piece* includes no commentary. Instead, it lets the words of those responsible reveal the extraordinary hypocrisy and indifference to human dignity which have created the ongoing violence in Iraq. A benefit for medical relief to the people of Iraq
Ten dollar suggested donation. For further information, telephone 203-777-3849
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Monday, September 12:
Earth Prayers!
First Baptist Church Chapel
90 North Main Street in West Hartford
7:30 pm
It is time againfor our annual gathering devoted to peace on Earth! This year, we are delighted that Rabbi Andrea Cohen Kiener will offer us a workshop on Compassionate Listening. Andrea has led delegations to Israel/Palestine, giving people opportunities to listen to the stories on both sides of the conflict.She has alsotaught many people in the U.S. the skill of listening deeply. Come join us for a communal experience of song, prayer learning and education with a spiritual base.
Center for Serenity, Inc.
A nonprofit organization providing counseling
Lynn Johnson, Director Tel: 860-561-2343
WORLD PEACE BEGINS WITHIN! www.centerforserenity.org
Iraq Perspectives at Eastern CT State Univ.
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Sept 13 - 15. Willimantic, CT
Tuesday, September 13
7 p.m.
Francis E. Geissler Gymnasium
Eastern Connecticut State University
"A Debate on the War": David Corn, Washington, D.C. editor of The Nation and Richard Lowry, editor of the National Review.
Admittance is free, but seating is limited. To reserve your seat, e-mail rsvp at easternct.edu or call 860-465-0680.
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Wednesday, September 14
3 p.m.
Shafer Auditorium
Eastern Connecticut State University
Student Panel: Eastern students who have served in the U.S. military in Iraq will describe their experiences.
- Voluntary class time: Eastern faculty will include discussion of the war in Iraq in their classes on a voluntary basis throughout the day.
Open Discussion: Students and faculty are invited for informal discussions throughout the afternoon; films, information tables, and discussion. Tent outside Webb Hall; 1-5 p.m.
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Wednesday, September 14: Israel, Palestine & the Anti-War Movement
Unitarian Universalist Society-East
153 Vernon St. West, Manchester, CT
Potluck-6pm
Panel-7:30 pm
Speakers to Include:
Dr. Mazin Qumisyeh, author of Sharing the Land of Canaan
Stanley Heller, founder of the Middle East Crisis Committee
Chris Towne, student activist returned from Israel and the West Bank
Haidar Abushaara, of the Palestine American Congress
Additional panelist will be announced
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Thursday, September 15:
The status of immigrants in New Haven Public Forum
Fair Haven Middle School
Grand Avenue
New Haven, CT
6 PM
The Board of Aldermen passed the Resolution submitted by the City of New Haven Peace Commission to hold a public hearing on THE STATUS OF IMMIGRANTS IN NEW HAVEN.
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Saturday, September 17th
United Church on the Green
270 Temple St., New Haven
2 pm
Opponent Former U.N. Weapons Inspector and Early Iraq War Opponent Scott Ritter's talk: "Parallel Deceptions: The Bush Agenda for War in Iraq and Iran"
Ritter is a former Marine Intelligence officer who served as a chief U.N. weapons inspector in Iraq from 1991-98. Ritter's talk will focus on the lies and distortions about "weapons of mass destruction" used by the Bush administration to rally public support for its war against Iraq..
Music will be performed by New Haven based Mikata and is hosted by Scott Harris, Denise Manzari and Melinda Tuhus, producers of the syndicated Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine. Area residents are invited to attend a reception in Scott Ritter's honor following the forum 6-8 p.m. with refreshments.
For tickets, advance reservations and directions, call (203) 268-8446 or visit www.squeakywheel.net. Suggested contribution for the Ritter talk is $10; tickets for the reception are $50.
For further information, call Anna Manzo or Scott Harris at (203) 268-8446 ext. 3 or via e-mail at: betweenthelines at snet.net.
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Saturday, September 17:
Nonviolent Preparation for Mass Mobilization to End the War in Iraq
9am - 1pm
ArtSpace
555 Asylum Ave
Hartford, CT 06105
This workshop will focus on the philosophy and tools of nonviolent resistance and offer hands-on participation in the methods of nonviolent demonstration. Facilitated by Joanne Sheehan, War Resisters League, and Steve Thornton, SEIU 1199.
Please RSVP to American Friends Service Committee 860.523.1534 or kho at afsc.org
Nonviolence Handbooks and other resources will be available for a suggested donation.
For more information about the Sept. 24 March on Washington and the Three Massive Days of Action September 24-26 visit http://www.unitedforpeace.org/
There will also be decentralized nonviolent direct actions in Washington, DC, organized by affinity groups working through a spokescouncil. For more information visit http://www.septemberaction.org/cs/
To reserve tickets on the Peace Bus from Connecticut to Washington D.C visit http://www.ctunitedforpeace.org/
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Sunday, September 18th
Bring Them Home Now Bus Tour with Cindy Sheehan
4-6pm
New Haven Green
Anti-war Rally with Cindy Sheehan and members of Gold Star Families for Peace, Military Families Speak Out, Iraq Veterans Against the War, and Veterans for Peace.
From George Bush's door step to Communities along the way, We Demand That:
Elected Representatives Decide Now to Bring the Troops Home
We Take Care of Them When They Get Here
We Never Again Send Our Loved Ones to War Based on Lies!
"We are currently at a significant turning point in how the American public views the war in Iraq. As the death toll in Iraq rises, Cindy Sheehan's vigil near President Bush's ranch in Crawford, Texas, has captured the hearts and minds of thousands of Americans. Bush's approval rating is falling. The voice of military families, who have lost loved ones and those with loved ones in harm's way or about to deploy, can activate the American people. The voice of veterans, both of this war and of previous wars will also build the movement to end the war. Together these critical voices can demand that President Bush make the decision now to bring the troops home." Bring Them Home Now Tour
For more information visit http://www.bringthemhomenowtour.org/
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Sunday, September 18th
CT SOFFA Picnic
2-4pm
Elizabeth Park, Hartford
Sunday, September 18th 2-4pm Picnic: We want to meet everyone and give everyone a chance to meet us! This picnic is for SOFFAs, our significant others, and anyone else in the trans community who want to come for nice afternoon picnic! We will meet by the rose garden at Elizabeth Park. We ask that everyone bring either a covered dish or munchies.
This is a support group for Significant Others, Family, Friends and Allies of Transgendered, Transsexual and Gender Variant people (SOFFAs) that is based in Hartford, CT. The meetings are held on a monthly basis and are facilitated by Kristal Barnes and Kasha Ho. Anyone interested in attending should contact Kristal - u2kristal at yahoo.com 860.573.6917 or Kasha - kho at afsc.org 860.523.1534 for more information.
The group provides a safe space for SOFFAs to give each other social support, share resources and develop community and friendships.
These meetings are specifically for Significant Others, Family, Friends, and Allies of Transgendered, Transsexual and Gender Variant people (SOFFAs). Trans people who are SOFFAs are welcome.
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September 21st, 2005
Culture of Peace Potluck and discussion with Dr. David Adams
Potluck at 6 p.m.
Talk at 7 p.m.
Real Art Ways Cinema and Gallery
56 Arbor Street in Hartford
Pot luck, talk and discussion: hearing messages of inspiring peacebuilding activities from around the globe and celebrating the international day of peace.
Pax Educare, Inc. and Co-Sponsors-the CT Program Office of The American Friends Service Committee and the Hartford Chapter of the UNA-USA invite you to participate in a talk and discussion with Dr. David Adams, UNESCO's first Director for the unit of the Year for a Culture of Peace (2000)
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September 24th-26th
END THE WAR ON IRAQ - BRING THE TROOPS HOME NOW!
Sat., 9/24 - Massive March, Rally & Festival
Sun., 9/25 - Interfaith Service, Grassroots Training
Mon., 9/26 - Lobby Day, Mass Nonviolent Direct Action and Civil Disobedience
Get your ticket on the bus from CT to Washington DC : visit http://stepfour.com/peacebus/ to purchase tickets. For more information call 860.523.1534 http://www.unitedforpeace.org/fallmobe
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Saturday, September 24, 2005
11AM till 6 PM
Bushnell Park
Hartford
2005 Hartford PRIDE Rally and Festival
Connecticut PRIDE is pleased to announce its 2005 Hartford PRIDE Rally and Festival with entertainers Amber, EVERYday GREEN, Girlz Like That and the Hitman, The Imperial Sovereign Court of All Connecticut, OpenMinded, Shaded Soul, Sister Funk, Mark Weigel, Josh Zukerman, Hartford Harlettes and a number of Rally Speakers. This year Ct TransAdvocacy, Love Makes a Family and Project 100 are Honorary Sponsors of CT PRIDE 2005. For more details visit the Connecticut PRIDE website.
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October 1st-8th
KEEP SPACE FOR PEACE WEEK
International Week of Protest To Stop The Militarization of Space
For more information, visit the website of Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Power in Space at www.space4peace.org or call 207-729-0517.
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Saturday, October 1
8 p.m. to Midnight
Four Points Sheraton Hotel
275 Research Parkway, Meriden
"Celebrate the Love: Civil Union Today.Marriage Tomorrow!"
Party with Love Makes A Family as we commemorate a step towards full equality for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people across Connecticut. On the day that the Civil Union law is enacted, we'll celebrate the love and commitment of same-sex couples, and shine a spotlight on our ultimate goal-MARRIAGE EQUALITY! Join us in the ballroom of the Sheraton for dancing, cash bar, and mouth-watering hors d'oeuvres and desserts. Dance the night away to benefit Love Makes A Family's continued campaign for full marriage equality for same-sex couples! This fabulously festive occasion is not to be missed! Individual tickets are $35. Visit http://www.lmfct.org/site/PageServer?pagename=celebratethelove for more information.
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Sept. 30 - Oct. 2, 2005
Smith College
Northampton, Massachusetts
Northeast Anti-Sweatshop Conference for High School Students
Calling high school students across the Northeast U.S.! During the weekend, we will learn about the sweatshop economy and how student power can make a difference. We'll learn skills in media, fundraising, leadership development, coalition building, and more. Join us in building and strengthening a network of high school anti-sweatshop leaders! Register online now!
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October 8-10th
"Not Your Soldier" Youth Counter-Recruitment Action Camp
Voluntown, CT
Not Your Soldier activist training camp will give youth the tools we need to stop the military invasion of our schools and our communities. The camps will help develop political and grassroots organizing skills and create real-life strategies to fight military recruitment, the poverty draft, and the corporations that profit off of war.
More info, visit www.notyoursoldier.org
Contact AFSC 860.523.1534 for information about the New England Camp
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Friday, October 14, 2005
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location TBA
Downtown Hartford
Walking Tour of Hartford's History of Struggle
Steve Thornton will lead us to some important sites of labor, abolition, women's suffrage, and civil rights struggles. Cost: $25 donation to the Connecticut Center for a New Economy (CCNE). For more information, (except the exact rendezvous location, which we will announce soon) call Renae Reese at CCNE Hartford at 860-524-9341. Rain Date: Sunday, October 16, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, October 25
Dahr Jamail - Independant Journalist
Speaking Tour
Central Connecticut State University
Time TBA
Speaking tour hosted by American Friends Service Commitee. Dahr Jamail is an independent journalist from Anchorage, Alaska who has
spent 8 months reporting from inside occupied Iraq. He writes regularly for the Inter Press Service and the Sunday Herald in Scotland, and has also contributed to The Nation, Asia Times and The Guardian, among others. He is the Flashpoints Pacifica special correspondent in Iraq, as well as reporting for other radio outlets such as Democracy Now!, BBC, Air America, Radio Hong Kong, and many others.
He maintains a website at: www.dahrjamailiraq.com
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Thursday, October 27
7:30 p.m.
Connecticut Repertory Theater
2132 Hillside Road, Storrs, CT
Tara's Crossing ...
The Rainbow Center at UCONN Storr's presents the Connecticut premiere of the acclaimed New York Production about political asylum for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Refugees; Since 1994, LGBT refugees have been eligible for asylum in the United States. The play recounts one such remarkable journey. From the confines of US Immigration detention, Tara, a transgender asylum seeker from Guyana, struggles to tell the story that could set her free. $5 for non-UCONN students and $10 for the general public.
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November 4th-6th
Transcending Boundaries Conference
Sheraton Hartford Hotel
East Hartford
Transcending Boundaries will hold its fourth conference for
bisexual/pansexual, trans/genderqueer, and intersex people and our allies. We are pleased to announce that this year's conference will be held in conjunction with America's Conference on Bisexuality, a biennial conference for bisexuals and those interested in bisexuality from all over North, South, and Central America.
The conference begins with a reception Friday evening and includes
workshops all day Saturday and Sunday, entertainment, and a keynote luncheon with nationally known speakers.
Registration materials are available on-line at
www.transcendingboundaries.org/registration/
For more information, contact us at:
E-mail: transcendingboundaries at gmail.com
Phone: Call Sharon at (860) 559-6150
Web: www.transcendingboundaries.org
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Saturday, November 12, 2005:
"SONGS FOR AFRICA" benefit concert
University of Hartford
Time TBA
"DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS" -DARFUR relief and health providers "BYEA & NTOMA PRIMARY SCHOOLS" TANZANIA (a local grassroots organization started and run by a woman in Tolland who has been travelling to Tanzania to bring food, health care, water, and education to an impoverished community).
Please SAVE THE DATE AND VOLUNTEER TO TAKE ACTION WITH US TO DEVELOP THIS FUNDRAISER FOR THESE HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATIONS
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
* REPLY: mim.k at excite.com or margedavepeace at yahoo.com
* CALL: Marge and Dave Schneider at (860) 872-6899
* E-MAIL: SongsforAfrica.org
* SEE: www.savedarfur.org
www.doctorswithoutborders.org
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Friday, November 18, 7:00pm
CEO Hosts Robert Greenwald's film:
Wal-Mart: The High Cost of the Low Price.
The place is to be announced.
For more information, please contact Beverley Brakeman at 860-674-0143 at CEO - Citizens for Economic Opportunity.
AFSC Connecticut
56 Arbor Street
Hartford, CT 06106
tel: 860.523.1534
fax: 860.523.1705
kho at afsc.org Visit AFSC CT Online
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