Calendar of Events
This online calendar is updated continuously with the latest information on events at the Peace and Justice Center and happenings in Sonoma County. The Peace & Justice Center has movies and talks scheduled every Thursday night at the Center. These are free and available to the public, and we welcome all who would like to stop by.
For a list of the ongoing weekly meetings, vigils, actions, etc. please see the list of Ongoing Events. For a list of organizations that meet at the Peace and Justice Center, please see the list of Organizations.
If you would like to have your event or meeting placed on our calendar, please make contact with us. Also, please let us know if you change the time or date of your event so that we can update the calendar. When making contact with us via e-mail, please type "pjc calendar submission" in the subject line of the e-mail. You may also call us at 707-575-8902 for assistance with calendar items.
February 2009 Events
Tuesday, February 3
7:00 p.m. The Tyranny of Oil: The World's Most Powerful Industry - And What We Must Do to Stop It. Antonia Juhasz and David Solnit, activists, artists, and authors, will discuss U.S. oil and energy policy under the new Obama administration, the recent fall in oil and gasoline prices, the recession, and the ongoing war in Iraq. Readers Books, 130 E. Napa St., Sonoma. 939-1779.
Thursday, February 5
7:30 p.m.The Take, Healdsburg Peace Project's monthly political film series The true story (presented by Naomi Klein and Avi Lewis) of a workers' struggle to re-start their idled auto parts factory, set against the backdrop of economic collapse in Argentina. Amid the current debates over globalization, The Take champions a humane economic manifesto for the 21st century. The Healdsburg Senior Center, 133 Matheson St., Healdsburg.
7:00 p.m.
The Superferry Chronicles: Hawaii's Uprising Against Militarism, Commercialism, and the Desecration of the Earth Book-launch reading by authors Jerry Mander and Koohan Paik This book tells the untold story of the Hawaii Superferry project - a local issue with profound global implications. Copperfield's Books, 138 N. Main St., Sebastopol. 823-2618.
Friday and Saturday, February 6th & 7th ,
7:00 to 9:30 p.m. February 6th and 9:30a.m. to 4:30 p.m. February 7th
Dwelling in Nature: Connecting Spirituality and Ecology at Spirit Creek A unique collective exploration of our relationship with nature -experienced by the heart, informed by science, and inspired by spirit. Led by Richard Hart, a pioneer in biophysical assessment of ecosystem health, and Rev. Kim Kaiser,the director of the Holmes Institute, SR and a former Zen priest. $65 if paid by Feb. 1st, $75 at the door. Center for Spiritual Living, 2075 Occidental Rd., Santa Rosa 546-4543 x 118.
Saturday, February 7
4:00 p.m.Anarchists Against the Wall. A speaking tour by Anarchists Against the Wall, a direct action group that fights against Israeli apartheid and oppression in all its forms. The group was awarded the Carl von Ossietzky Medal - an award given annually by the International League of Human Rights, Named after German Nobel Peace Prize winner Carl von Ossietzky, who died in a Nazi concentration camp. First Presbyterian Church of San Anselmo, 72 Kensington Rd., San Anselmo. 14friendsofpalestine@gmail.com. Also in Berkeley on the 5th and 6th - contact jewishvoiceforpeace.org for the 5th and ysalahi@gmail.com for the 6th.
Sunday, February 8
5:00 p.m. Ban Tasers Now! march organizational meeting. COME TO A MEETING: We are currently meeting every Sunday at 5pm at Free Mind Media (546 Pacific Ave.) in Santa Rosa to plan this protest. We always need more folks to help us out.
Wednesday, February 11
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Health Care: Crisis or Opportunity? An in-depth look at the role of county government in health care delivery. Come together as a community to discuss health care in our county. Hosted and moderated by Supervisors Shirlee Zane and Efren Carillo. Sponsored by SEIU 1021, Sonoma County Democratic Club, North Bay Central Labor Council, Shirlee Zane and Efren Carillo RSVP to SonomaSolutions@SEIU1021.info. Veterans Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Ave., Santa Rosa.
Thursday, February 12
7:00 PM, at the Peace and Justice Center: Activist Lounge Potluck: We had a good turn-out and lively conversation about planning events for the year to come. So-come one, come all, bring a dish to share. Share also what is on your mind. Conversation is open-minded and open-ended.
Friday, February 13
5:30 PM The October 22nd Coalition Against Police Brutality Calls for a March on Friday, February 13th at 5:30pm in Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa. We are asking all people to turn out to this march and join us in calling on the Sheriff's Department to BAN TASERS NOW! We want an end to police brutality against our community, and fighting to stop the use of tasers is one step towards that goal. We will march to the Sheriff's Office in Santa Rosa and present our one demand: that they immediately end their use of the Taser.
Thursday, February 19
7:00 PM, at the Peace and Justice Center: Injustice For an Activist: In 2008, Eric McDavid, an environmental activist was imprisoned, and subsequently sentenced with 19 years and 7 months for crimes he never committed. Loved ones will be giving a 2 hour presentation of Eric's story including the FBI's use of entrapment as part of the government's Green Scare campaign.
Tuesday, February 3
7:00 p.m. The Tyranny of Oil: The World's Most Powerful Industry - And What We Must Do to Stop It. Antonia Juhasz and David Solnit, activists, artists, and authors, will discuss U.S. oil and energy policy under the new Obama administration, the recent fall in oil and gasoline prices, the recession, and the ongoing war in Iraq. Readers Books, 130 E. Napa St., Sonoma. 939-1779.
Thursday, February 5
7:30 p.m.The Take, Healdsburg Peace Project's monthly political film series The true story (presented by Naomi Klein and Avi Lewis) of a workers' struggle to re-start their idled auto parts factory, set against the backdrop of economic collapse in Argentina. Amid the current debates over globalization, The Take champions a humane economic manifesto for the 21st century. The Healdsburg Senior Center, 133 Matheson St., Healdsburg.
7:00 p.m.
The Superferry Chronicles: Hawaii's Uprising Against Militarism, Commercialism, and the Desecration of the Earth Book-launch reading by authors Jerry Mander and Koohan Paik This book tells the untold story of the Hawaii Superferry project - a local issue with profound global implications. Copperfield's Books, 138 N. Main St., Sebastopol. 823-2618.
Friday and Saturday, February 6th & 7th ,
7:00 to 9:30 p.m. February 6th and 9:30a.m. to 4:30 p.m. February 7th
Dwelling in Nature: Connecting Spirituality and Ecology at Spirit Creek A unique collective exploration of our relationship with nature -experienced by the heart, informed by science, and inspired by spirit. Led by Richard Hart, a pioneer in biophysical assessment of ecosystem health, and Rev. Kim Kaiser,the director of the Holmes Institute, SR and a former Zen priest. $65 if paid by Feb. 1st, $75 at the door. Center for Spiritual Living, 2075 Occidental Rd., Santa Rosa 546-4543 x 118.
Saturday, February 7
4:00 p.m.Anarchists Against the Wall. A speaking tour by Anarchists Against the Wall, a direct action group that fights against Israeli apartheid and oppression in all its forms. The group was awarded the Carl von Ossietzky Medal - an award given annually by the International League of Human Rights, Named after German Nobel Peace Prize winner Carl von Ossietzky, who died in a Nazi concentration camp. First Presbyterian Church of San Anselmo, 72 Kensington Rd., San Anselmo. 14friendsofpalestine@gmail.com. Also in Berkeley on the 5th and 6th - contact jewishvoiceforpeace.org for the 5th and ysalahi@gmail.com for the 6th.
Sunday, February 8
5:00 p.m. Ban Tasers Now! march organizational meeting. COME TO A MEETING: We are currently meeting every Sunday at 5pm at Free Mind Media (546 Pacific Ave.) in Santa Rosa to plan this protest. We always need more folks to help us out.
Wednesday, February 11
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Health Care: Crisis or Opportunity? An in-depth look at the role of county government in health care delivery. Come together as a community to discuss health care in our county. Hosted and moderated by Supervisors Shirlee Zane and Efren Carillo. Sponsored by SEIU 1021, Sonoma County Democratic Club, North Bay Central Labor Council, Shirlee Zane and Efren Carillo RSVP to SonomaSolutions@SEIU1021.info. Veterans Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Ave., Santa Rosa.
Thursday, February 12
7:00 PM, at the Peace and Justice Center: Activist Lounge Potluck: We had a good turn-out and lively conversation about planning events for the year to come. So-come one, come all, bring a dish to share. Share also what is on your mind. Conversation is open-minded and open-ended.
Friday, February 13
5:30 PM The October 22nd Coalition Against Police Brutality Calls for a March on Friday, February 13th at 5:30pm in Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa. We are asking all people to turn out to this march and join us in calling on the Sheriff's Department to BAN TASERS NOW! We want an end to police brutality against our community, and fighting to stop the use of tasers is one step towards that goal. We will march to the Sheriff's Office in Santa Rosa and present our one demand: that they immediately end their use of the Taser.
Thursday, February 19
7:00 PM, at the Peace and Justice Center: Injustice For an Activist: In 2008, Eric McDavid, an environmental activist was imprisoned, and subsequently sentenced with 19 years and 7 months for crimes he never committed. Loved ones will be giving a 2 hour presentation of Eric's story including the FBI's use of entrapment as part of the government's Green Scare campaign.
March 2009 Events
Thursday, March 57:00 PM at the Peace and Justice Center: Activist Lounge Potluck: Come one, come all, bring a dish to share, and your favorite music. Share also what is on your mind. Conversation is open-minded and open-ended.
Thursday, March 19
7:00 PM at the Peace and Justice Center: Popcorn and a Movie: Feature Film- Lions For Lambs, with Robert Redford. An idealistic professor attempts to inspire a student to do more with his life, while a charismatic Senator pitches a new Middle East war strategy to a probing reporter. Half way across the world, two of the professor's former students, soldiers, are caught behind enemy lines in Afghanistan, fighting for their very lives.
April 2009 Events
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