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December 2007 Events
- Sunday, December 2
- Today's
Recurring Events
- Broken Promises, Broken Dreams: Stories of Jewish and Palestinian
Trauma and Resilience. Boston-area physician, author and activist
Alice Rothchild discusses her recently-released book, which follows
the journey of a Jewish American physician traveling and working
within Israel and the Occupied Territories. Sponsored by the Sacramento
chapter of Jewish Voice for Peace, and co-sponsored by Physicians
for Social Responsibility, Israel Peace Alternatives, and Elk Grove
Peace and Justice Forum. 2 to 4 p.m., Belle Cooledge
Library Community Room, 5600 South Land Park Drive (at Fruitridge),
Sacramento. Info: www.alicerothchild.com.
- Break the Siege of Gaza: A Human Rights Fundraiser
to help the people of Gaza, Palestine. Int'l Solidarity
Movement volunteer Paul Larudee will speak about the Gaza Boat project.
Boats carrying humanitarian supplies and human rights volunteers
will sail directly into Gaza to challenge Israel’s illegal
occupation. The food, water, electricity, mobility and basic human
rights of the Palestinians living in Gaza are controlled, restricted,
and withheld by the U.S.-supported Israeli government in violation
of international human rights laws. Holiday gifts, Palestinian olive
oil and olive oil soap will be on sale. Proceeds go to Gaza human
rights work. Refreshments. 2pm, SEIU Hall, 1911
F St. Sacramento. Info: (916) 448-7157,
- Broken Promises, Broken Dreams: Stories of Jewish and Palestinian
Trauma and Resilience. (see above). 7 to 9 p.m., Davis Branch
Library, Blanchard Room, 315 East 14th Street (at B Street), Davis
- Monday, December 3
- Today's
Recurring Events
- Broken Promises, Broken Dreams: Stories of Jewish and Palestinian
Trauma and Resilience. Boston-area physician, author and activist
Alice Rothchild discusses her recently-released book, which follows
the journey of a Jewish American physician traveling and working
within Israel and the Occupied Territories. Sponsored by the Sacramento
chapter of Jewish Voice for Peace, and co-sponsored by Physicians
for Social Responsibility, Israel Peace Alternatives, and Elk Grove
Peace and Justice Forum. 7-9 p.m., Elk Grove
United Methodist Church, 8986 Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove.
Info: www.alicerothchild.com.
- Tuesday, December 4
- Wednesday, December 5
- Thursday, December 6
- Friday, December 7
- Today's
Recurring Events
- A fundraiser for "Walls of Hope," a nonprofit
organization for the School of Art and Open Studio in Perquin, El
Salvador, founded by artist Claudia Bernardi. In addition to hearing
Bernardi speak about the school, attendees will also enjoy El Salvadoran
delicacies while viewing the exhibit. The fundraiser will culminate
with a performance by Chilean performing artist Lichi Fuentes, a
recognized multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter. Tickets
$25. Call or email now to reserve your tickets - there
is limited availability! Call (916) 456-5080
or email kcurry [at] sthope.org.
7 pm, at 40 Acres Art Gallery, 3428 3rd Avenue, Sacramento.
Info. on Walls of Hope, go to www.wallsofhope.org/
- Saturday, December 8
- Today's
Recurring Events
- Urban Mercado to benefit Sol Collective's/Freedom Bound
Center's art, cultural and activist programming. Music,crafts vendors,
great deals on art work, books, cultural items, clothing etc. Early
birds get the best merchandise. 9 am. - 9 p.m.,
Sol Collective-Freedom Bound Center, 2010 Del Paso Blvd., Sacramento.
Info: www.solcollective.com
- Second Saturday Prison Art Show opening at Loaves &
Fishes. 7 - 9pm, Delany Ctr., 401 12th St., Sacramento.
Art show continues Sunday, Tuesday
thru Thursday. Info: Georgia Lyga 455-1796
or lygageorgiann@yahoo.com
- Sunday, December 9
- Today's
Recurring Events
- Prison Art Show. 10 am-5 pm, Delany Ctr., 401 12th St.,
Sacramento. See Saturday, continues Tuesday
thru Thursday. Info: Georgia Lyga 455-1796
or lygageorgiann@yahoo.com
- Protest at Halliburton Plant. Say NO to having war profiteers
like Halliburton in our backyard! Directions: From Sacramento take
I-5 north and exit at County Rd. 102. At the light, go straight;
you will be on Hays Lane. Halliburton is halfway up the street on
the left. - Bring signs; bring outrage and indignation!
1 p.m, Hays Lane, Woodland.
- Monday, December 10
- Today's
Recurring Events
- Commemoration of International Human Rights Day. Speaker:
Bishop Qunn. 5:30 p.m., Loaves & Fishes,
Delany Ctr., 401 12th St., Sacramento. Info: Georgia
Lyga 455-1796 or lygageorgiann@yahoo.com
- Elk Grove Peace and Justice Forum Movie Night, Breaking
the Silence, Israeli soldiers talk about Hebron. 7pm,
8986 Elk Grove Blvd, Elk Grove. Info: (916) 685-3612.
- Tuesday, December 11
- Today's
Recurring Events
- Prison Art Show. Tuesday thru Thursday,
12-5 pm, Delany Ctr., 401 12th St., Sacramento.
See Saturday. Info: Georgia Lyga 455-1796 or
lygageorgiann@yahoo.com
- Annual Candlelight Vigil for Peace. Bring signs and candles
with something to shield them from wind. 4-6 p.m., any weather,
16th and J St., Sacramento. Gathering afterwards at Luna's Cafe,
1414 16th St. to 7:45. Info: (916) 448-7157
- Wednesday, December 12
- Thursday, December 13
- Today's
Recurring Events
- Prison Art Show. Tuesday thru Thursday,
12-5 pm, Delany Ctr., 401 12th St., Sacramento.
See Saturday. Info: Georgia Lyga 455-1796 or
lygageorgiann@yahoo.com
- A Celebration of Sustainability in Sacramento hosted by
Organic Sacramento and Pesticide Watch Education Fund.
6 - 10pm, YLI Hall, 1400 27th St, Sacramento. Info: (916)
551-1883, celebration@pesticidewatch.org
- Making Peace & 9/11 Theater Film Series: Orwell
Rolls in His Grave. 7pm, Blanchard Room,
Davis Library, 315 E. 14th St, Davis. Info: (530) 757-1633
- Friday, December 14
- Saturday, December 15
- Sunday, December 16
- Today's
Recurring Events
- Shake Off AIPAC! End Israel dictating US War Decisions:
Confront Sacto AIPACkers @ their Annual Dinner. 11am,
Radisson Hotel, 500 Leisure Ln, Sacramento. Info: (916)
921-5670; res.181@rcip.com
- Progressive Secretary Potluck. Progressive conversation
and friendship. Bring a dish, fruit, veggie, or snack and come to
talk and socialize. 2-5 p.m., 9153 Rundelay Way,
Sacramento. Info and RSVP: Jim Harris and Cathy Hodge
McCoid, 916-361-5426 or click Contact
Progressive Secretary.
- Monday, December 17
- Tuesday, December 18
- Today's
Recurring Events
- Making Peace & 9/11 Theater Film Series: Let's Get
Empirical with David Ray Griffin. 7pm, Blanchard
Room, Davis Library, 315 E. 14th St, Davis. Info: (530)
757-1633
- Wednesday, December 19
- Thursday, December 20
- Today's
Recurring Events
- Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz presents her new book Roots of Resistance:
History of Land Tenure in New Mexico, available in September
2007 from University of Oklahoma Press, a new and revised edition
of the 1980 UCLA publication, under the same title. The new edition
has a new ending chapter and is updated throughout, with a new Preface
by Simon J. Ortiz of Acoma Pueblo. 7-9pm Garden
Room, Sierra 2 Center, 2791 24th St., Sacramento. Info:
Marxist School of Sacramento.
(916) 835-4330.
- Friday, December 21
- Saturday, December 22
- Today's
Recurring Events
- Michael Andrews & Wealth Bridge Financial Network Present:
"The Show": Top notch open mic and featured poetry
with live band LSB. Performers: R & B vocalist Marcia Lewis
from old-school group Soul II Soul from Los Angeles; Slam Champion
He Spit Fire; $5. 7-9 p.m., Wo'se Community Center
(Off 35th and Broadway) 2863 35th Street, Sacramento.
Info: (916) 208-POET
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