On December 3rd, 10th and 17th, Scott Kennedy will lead a reading/discussion group based on William Stringfellow’s book, “An Ethic for Christians and Other Aliens in a Strange Land,” held at Scott’s home, 404 King St., Santa Cruz. Stringfellow was an attorney and prominent Episcopalian layman and theologian and author of more than a dozen books. Considered to be among a handful of prophetic voices emerging from the U.S., he spoke eloquently of the “principalities and powers” as understood in the context of American empire and advocated a lifestyle of Biblical resistance to systemic racism, poverty and militarism. Stringfellow demonstrated a remarkable capacity for combining thoroughgoing, biblical perspective with unflinching social criticism. The book is available at the Resource Center for Nonviolence or online at www.wipfandstock.com. A sliding scale donation of $5-$20 is suggested for each session. Preregistration is requested: 831-423-1626 X107 or kenncruz@pacbell.net. People are welcome to attend one or all three sessions.

A celebration of the 60th anniversary of Human Rights will be held on December 6th from noon to 9:00 p.m. at Louden Nelson Center. There will be music, drama, food, gifts, fun and excitement all day long. Local groups will table and talk about their work in Human Rights.

A film and discussion at the Central Library on Church Street in Santa Cruz will feature “Encounter Point,” a true story about everyday leaders who refuse to sit back as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict escalates. A discussion will follow. The showing is part of a series of free films held the first Sunday of every month at 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 13th from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. the Bike Shack sale will be held in the parking lot behind the old Chavez Furniture building on Main Street in Watsonville. It’s a community bike shop collaboration between the Brown Berets, The Bike Church of Santa Cruz, the Resource Center for Nonviolence and the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz. Donations of bikes, bike parts and cash are needed and are tax deductible.

He’s here again, your favorite folk musician. He’ll perform Friday evening January 16th and give his annual children’s concert Saturday morning, January 17th. Tickets will be available beginning December first and they make great gifts! Details, time, etc. to come.