[act-ma] Greater Boston Peace and Justice Events

[Charlie Welch]

Please note: Many events listed here are not sponsored by United for 
Justice with Peace, and are not necessarily endorsed by UJP, but are 
advertised here for your information. Please feel free to contribute 
<http://www.justicewithpeace.org/contribute_event.php> your calendar 
listings. Please send your comments to Elisabeth Leonard at 
elisa_02128 at yahoo.com <mailto:elisa_02128 at yahoo.com>

Greater Boston Peace and Justice Events

	
*Aug 11, 1:00 PM MARCH + RALLY: JOIN JUSTICE FOR JANITORS 2007 CONTRACT 
FIGHT* A blooming real estate industry should be an opportunity for  New 
England that works for everyone!. In 28 days the contract for 10,000 
janitors is set to expire. In spite of the good times inthe industry, 
janitors are working hard, but making ends meet. The Seiu 615 bargaining 
committee says "We sit across from the emplyers day after day. Only the 
voices of the officers and the community together will win a fair 
contract. Join us on Saturday the 11th.  Send email to jwj at massjwj.net 
<mailto:jwj at massjwj.net> for additionalinformation. Other Contact 
Information: 617/523-6150.
*SEIU 615 Union Hall, 26 West St, Boston 2 blks from Park St T* More 
details... 
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*Aug 12, 12:20 PM - 2:20 PM Also Friday August 17, 4:30 PM and Sat. 
August 18 at 10:30AM, 12:20 PM Zafiros:Music From The Edge of Time* This 
film by Lorenzo De Stefano (2007, 79 minutes.) Againist the back drop of 
the Bay of Pigs invasion and the Cuban Missile Crisis, two youths from 
the tough musical district of Cayo Hueso decide to form a vocal group. 
To those whose lives they briefly touched , the Zafiros are legends.A 
musical phenomenon molded by their time and place, Los Zafiros (the 
Sapphires) caused a sensation on Havana and beyond throut the 69s and 
into the early 70s.Though they enjoyed international acclaim. touring 
widely throughout Europe, Los Zafiros remained in relative obscurity 
throughout the US as a result of the political climate of the cold war. 
The film features the perspectives of numerous family members in Havana 
and Miami, international musicoligists and musical colleagues of the 
group. MFA members, seniors and students: $5, general admission $7. Send 
email to cwelch at tecschange.org <mailto:cwelch at tecschange.org> for 
additionalinformation.
*Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Remis Auditorium* More details... 
<http://www.justicewithpeace.org/index.php?target=calendar&subtarget=Event_Detail&selected=2663>


	
*Aug 13, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM BU'S BUBONIC BIOLAB: UPDATE ON A COMMUNITY 
HAZARD* Come to a discussion of the Level 4 "Biodefense" Laboratory that 
Boston University is building across the street from Boston Medical 
Center. When finished, the laboratory will experiment with the most 
deadly organisms in the world, for which there is no known cure. 
Laboratory researchers may combi9ne and engineer the organisms to make 
them even deadlier and more contagious. Roxbury residents who live near 
the lab have been fighting to stop it for more than two years. Come hear 
them describe the progress they are making and the crucial court hearing 
that's coming up in September.Agenda: History of the Bi9olab, safety 
concerns, progress on stopping the Biolab, the September court hearing, 
HOW# TO GET INVOLVED! Send email to forumgal at ail.com 
<mailto:forumgal at ail.com> for additionalinformation. Other Contact 
Information: 617/282-3783.
*vIETNAMESE COMMUNITY CENTER, 42 Charles St., next to Fields CornerT* 
More details... 
<http://www.justicewithpeace.org/index.php?target=calendar&subtarget=Event_Detail&selected=2664>


	
*Aug 15, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM IT'S BEACH PARTY TIME!!* "Bring Your Own 
Picnic Food". At 6:30 PM we plan to march up to Rep. Stephen Lynch's 
house for a vigil. Bring a candle and we will read the names of the 
soldiers killed in Iraq from Mass. Rain date: the 22nd.  Send email to 
jkdixie at gmail.com <mailto:jkdixie at gmail.com> for additionalinformation.
*"G" Street Beach at Carson Beach in South Boston* More details... 
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*Aug 16, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM REPORT BACK FROM PASTORS FOR PEACE CARAVAN* 
Jane Crosby and Marty Schotz are traveling with Pastors for Peace and 
will speak on the 16th of August. They'll have many posters and an ample 
question and answer session. The group were detained by Homeland 
Security Officers, who searched their vehicles anddetained computers and 
generally treated them like criminals.The Pastors for Peace (126 of 
them) are US Citizens and Interantional Activists and are challenging 
Imoral U.S. Blocade of Cuba. Send email to warner at scn.org 
<mailto:warner at scn.org> for additionalinformation.
*Coolidge Corner Library, 31 Pleasant St., Brookline* More details... 
<http://www.justicewithpeace.org/index.php?target=calendar&subtarget=Event_Detail&selected=2656>


	
***Aug 14, 7 PM  Encentro 5, 33 Harison Ave. (near Beach St. in Chinatown)*
Then see SALUD!  A film on Cuban Healthcare on Thursday July 26th at 
6:30 pm, Coolidge Corner Library, 31 Pleasant St. SALUD! examines the 
curious case of Cuba, a cash-strapped country with what the BBC calls 
"one of the world's best health systems." From the shores of Africa to 
the Mississippi Delta "Salud" hits the road with some 28,000 Cuban 
health professionals serving in 68 countries, and explores the hearts 
and the minds of international medical  students in Cuba - now numbering 
30,000. Their stories bring home the complex realities confronting the 
movement to make health care a human right. Featuring Dr. Pat Farmer of 
Partners in Health, the subject of Tracy Kidder's Mountains Beyond 
Mountains. Discussion to follow the film  with people who have recently 
been in Cuba. Free .
Send email to info at july26.org for additional information.
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*Aug 16, 7:01 PM Senate Candidates Forum and Endorsement Meeting* The 
Progressive Democrats of Cambridge and the Progressive Democrats of 
Somerville are joining forces in sponsoring a forum for the candi9dates 
in the upcoming special election for the vacant State Senate seat in the 
Middlesex, Suffolk and Essex district due to the recent resignation of 
Jarrett Barrios. All four candidates who qualified for the ballot in 
this race have been invited. With the short special election campaign 
season, there will be limited opportunities to see the candidates 
together. he Democratic primary, which will almost certainly determine 
the outcome of the election, takes place on Sept.11. This forum can play 
an important role in shaping the remainder of the campaign.It will 
include a mix of prepared questions and questions from the floor as well 
as some debate among the candidates. Please e-mail any questions you may 
have to the e-mail address below.After the foru8m (about 9 PM) there 
will a meeting of PDC_DFA members to consider a possible endorsement in 
this race as well as upcoming forums in other races.  Send email to 
lrphillips at rocketmail.com <mailto:lrphillips at rocketmail.com> for 
additionalinformation. Other Contact Information: 617/547-6465.
*Cambridge Masonic Hall, 1950 Mass. Ave (1/2 block north of Porter 
Square(* More details... 
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*Aug 18, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Important Second New England Meetingto 
Organize Oct. 27th Antiwar Action* Agenda: **Committee Reports 
(Structure and Program)  from 1PM to 2 PM: reports. general discussion, 
consensus/votes on committee proposals.**Messaging for Oct. 27 event 
from 2 to3 PM: Presentation on the UFPJ messaging for the national 
action with discussion to follow. **Break from 3:00 to 3:15 followed by 
breakout into working committees from 3:15 to 5PM. It would be great to 
have a couple of reps from each peace and Justice group in the area, 
Send email to mcstahl3 at cox.net <mailto:mcstahl3 at cox.net> for 
additionalinformation. Other Contact Information: Ann Glick -617/332-9016.
*Cambridge Friends Meeting, 5 Longfellow , near Harvard Square* More 
details... 
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*Aug 18, 1:00 PM PLANNING MEETING FOR OCT 27TH DEMONSTRATION ON THE 
COMMON* It would be wonderful to have a couple of people representing 
each peace and justice group in the area and beyond who are planning to 
participate in this event. There will be 7 or 8 other demonstrations 
throughout the country on the same day.Each group will want to be a part 
o f the planning of what is hoped to be a creative and rousing 
expression of our desire to end the war and bring the troops home. Your 
ideas are needed. Send email to aglick at hotmail.com 
<mailto:aglick at hotmail.com> for additionalinformation. Other Contact 
Information: 617/332-9016.
*Friends Meeting House, 5 Longfellow Square at Harvard Square* More 
details... 
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*Aug 23 - Aug 25 A CALL TO ARTISTS IN REMEMBRANCE OF SACCO AND 
VANZETTI*-A MUSIC AND THEATER FESTIVAL, ARTSHOWING ,ETC. The Sacco and 
Vanzetti Commemoration Society is honoring the two anarchist Italian 
immigrants on the 80th anniversary of their unjust execution. In the 
1920s , their trial roused people all over the world and brought them in 
the streets to decry state repression. Why is Sacco and Vanzetti's case 
still relevant today and why is it more important than ever to remember 
Boston's radical history?



We are inviting you to answer these questions through your music, 
theater, films and artwork. March from Copley to the North End: Music 
and theater festival, art showing, march from Copley to the North End, 
street theater, film showing. Actors, musicians, puppeteers, brass 
bands,  visual artists, and new media artists are encouraged to respond 
to capital punishment, the war on terror, government repression of 
immigrants, anarchists and other radicals. For info on how to get 
involved email talk trash at riseup.net <mailto:trash at riseup.net>  or 
info at saccoand vanzetti.org
Send email to sreyes at yahoo.com <mailto:sreyes at yahoo.com> for 
additionalinformation.
More details... 
<http://www.justicewithpeace.org/index.php?target=calendar&subtarget=Event_Detail&selected=2654> 



	
*Aug 25 ANTI WAR MARCH AND RALLY AND CAMP CASEY IN KENNEBUNKPORT~*-STOP 
THE WAR AND OCCUPATION Join Cindy Sheehan , Congrssman Dennis Kucinich, 
Iraq Veterans, Retired Colonel Ann Wright, George Paz Martin, Melida and 
Carl Arredondo, other concerned citizens and many music performers.This 
is a convergence of ANTI-WAR, ENVIRONMENT, LABOR AND SOCIAL JUSTICE 
GROUPS. We will be drawing attention to the need for systemic change in 
America and a "revolution in values". People are invited to camp at Camp 
Casey and Camp Alex at a nearby farm. Camping at this lovely spot is by 
reservations only. Volunteer opportunities are abundant as are heartfelt 
needs for donations.We have no corporate sponsors or rich relatives; 
most of the expenses must be must be made in advance. Send email to 
jamillaelshafel at yahoo.com <mailto:jamillaelshafel at yahoo.com> for 
additionalinformation. Other Contact Information: melida: 617/323- 5623.
*KENNEBUNKPORT MAINE NEAR BUSH'S HOME* More details... 
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*Aug 25, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM DAVID ROVICS IN CONCERT* This is a benefit 
for the Green-Rainbow Party of Massachusetts. It is perfectly 
conceivable that people who go to Kennebunkport for the festivities 
could come back in time to hear this remarkable musician for such a good 
cause! Tickets: $15.00 - $10.00 sliding scale, at the door. Doors open 
at 7:00 PM.
*Community Church of Boston, 565 Boylston, Boston (Copley Square)* More 
details... 
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*Sep 14 - Sep 21 DAYS OF DECISION: "WE THE PEOPLE DECLARE "*-A WEEK OF 
COORDINATED ACTIONS DAYS OF DECISION: The US War on Iraq will be at a 
crossroads in September and beyond. We must set the agenda for a change 
in US policy in Iraq. Talk in your groups about joining in Nonviolent 
Actions  to end the funding  for all wars and to establish a 
comprehensive Peace Plan in Iraq. Start with your Congressional reps!! 
Try a Public Declaration of Peace or a Die-In.info@ This is a heads up 
announcement - More Later!!Make a committment to work with 
others:Organize Locally/ Coordinate Nationally. See more at Justice with 
Peace Web Site!! Send email to info at declarationofpeace.org 
<mailto:info at declarationofpeace.org> for additionalinformation.
*ALL OVER THE COUNTRY - AND BEYOND!!* More details... 
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Elisabeth Leonard
"You gain courage, compassion and confidence by every experience in 
which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing 
which you think you cannot do." - Eleanor Roosevelt