Title: Can nonviolent action end the Israeli Occupation? The use of Boycott, Sanctions, and Divestment Location: Unity Temple, 407 Broadway, Santa Cruz Description: Sunday, May 31, 7-9:00p.m. Phyllis Bennis, fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies in Washington, DC & the Transnational Institute in Amsterdam, has authored many books on the Middle East and US …
Sunday, April 5th, 2:00 p.m. Santa Cruz Central Library 224 Church Street, S.C. No Charge! In this film, the producer of “The Rose” and “Trading Places” sets out on a journey to find the law that requires American citizens to pay income tax. In interviews with Congressmen, former IRS and FBI agents, tax attorneys and …
                                         SATURDAY, 3-21 A critical opportunity for the new admin. in D.C. to hear our voice. Join the march in San Francisco on the anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq, in solidarity with the march in D.C. A BUS IS AVAILABLE! $20 round trip, $12 students and seniors. Meet at the S.C. Courthouse at …
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It’s what to say YES to, when you say NO to war. A federation of nearly 70 organizations from around the world and endorsed by eight Nobel Peace Laureates, the Nonviolent Peace Force (NP) is an unarmed, non-partisan coalition. In partnership with local groups, they apply proven strategies to protect human rights, deter violence and …
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Title: Amnesty International Spaghetti Feed and RaffleLocation: Live Oak Senior Center, 1777 Capitola Rd. Description: 24th Annual Amnesty International Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction and Raffle Fundraiser on Saturday, February 21 at 6 pm at the Live Oak Senior Center. (The Cold Porters will be playing again this year- With Hood Chatham on guitar, Wendy …
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Tuesday, February 10th at 7:00 p.m. First Methodist Church Parlor Room – limited seating 250 California St., Santa Cruz. Conversation without the sugar coating. Please join the conversation. Sponsored by the Resource Center for Nonviolence, 831-423-1626
Title: Sunday February 2: Inlaws and Outlaws Film/Discussion Location: Santa Cruz Central Branch Library, Upstairs Meeting Room, 224 Church St. Description: Joint Film/discussion series sponsored by the Santa Cruz Public Libraries and RCNV. Cleverly weaves together true stories, both gay and straight, into a narrative that is hilarious and heartbreaking. Start Time: 2:00p.m.
Title: A Pulse on PalestineLocation: Stevenson College Event Center, UCSCDescription: This event begins with a screening of Occupation 101, a powerful and thought-provoking documentary about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. A panel discussion will follow featuring journalist Nora Barrows-Friedman and Scott Kennedy, moderated by UCSC Professor Terry Burke. Cosponsored by PAX – Peace at the Crossroads, the …
The Watsonville Brown Berets will be at the Santa Cruz Flea Market Saturday and Sunday, January 24 and 25. To donate items for the market, call 831-238-5290 or send to brownberets@msn.com. The Berets, based in Watsonville, are modeled after similar groups in the Civil Rights Movement. They provide alternatives to gang violence and tools for …
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Title: Film Primere: “Shades of Youth” Location: Inner Light Ministries 5630 Soquel Dr. Aptos Link out: Click here Description: This film showing and workshop is a community wide event supporting multi-generational dialogue on racism and privilege. Come for an evening with the film maker Lauren Parker Kucera, spoken word artists from the film and conversation …
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