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**TUE 9/22.  Wake County Executive Committee Meeting – All precinct chairs and vice chairs and Wake Democrats elected to the State Executive Committee are members and are expected to attend, or find a proxy to attend in their place.

**WED 9/23.  6pm. Wake Dems  Multiple Precinct Organizing Meeting in Cary

**THUR 9/24.  5:30pm.  Precicnt organizational meeting for Democrats in NC House District 40 – School Board District 7

Links to events of special interest:
Candidate Events:
**Politics 101 Candidate Schedule for September.
**THUR 9/24.  7:30 – 9am.   NAIOP’s 1st Annual Coffee With the Candidates
**Wake Count School Board:   SUN 9/20. 2 – 4pm.  Karen Simon Fundraiser on the BackPorch ; SUN 9/20.  3pm – 5pm.  Meet and greet for school board candidate Lois Nixon ; MON 9/21.  6 – 8pm.  Meet and Greet for Rita Rakestraw. ; TUE 9/22.  8am.  District 7 School Board Candidate Debate. ; TUE 9/22.  5 – 7pm.  Meet and Greet for Rita Rakestraw. ; THUR 10/1.  6 – 8pm.   Public issues forum to discuss efforts for equity and excellence in Wake County Public Schools
**City of Raleigh:  SUN 9/20.  2 – 4pm.    The Glenwood Greet for Thomas Crowder ; SUN 9/20.  4 to 6pm.  – Birthday Bash Fundraiser for Mary Ann Baldwin. ; WED 9/23.  5:30 to 7pm.   Fundraiser – Meet & Greet for Mary Ann Baldwin. ; TUE 9/29.  5:25 – 7pm.  Fundraiser for Roger Koopman ;
**City of Cary:   WED 9/23.  7 – 8:30pm.  Cary Town Council Candidate Forum.
**City of Garner (election is Nov 3): THUR 9/24. 6 – 8pm.   Phone bank for Garner Town Council Candidate Amaka Flynn. ; SAT 9/26.  10am.  Canvass for Garner Town Council Candidate Amaka Flynn ; WED 9/30.  6 – 8pm.   Phone bank for Garner Town Council Candidate Amaka Flynn.
**Wake County Party Events:   THUR 9/24.  6pm.   Northern Wake Dems meeting – Health Disparities In North Carolina: An Insider’s View ; MON 9/28.  6pm.  Wake County Democratic Party Board Meeting. ; TUE 9/29.  6:30 – 7:30pm.  Wake Dems African American Caucus Monthly Meeting.
**THUR 9/24.  6pm.  2009 Raleigh Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner.
**SAT 10/10.  7 – 10pm.  African American Caucus presents the “1st Annual Black & White Ball, honoring Rep Alma Adams”

For the OCT 6 election only: Elections for City of Raleigh – All Seats; Town of Cary — Districts “A” & “C” & At-Large; Board of Education — Districts 1, 2, 7 & 9
Filing period has ended – to view list of candidates see http://www.wakegov.com/elections/default.htm
THU 9/17 – Early Voting Begins. No Excuse Required. – Wake County Board of Elections site opens at 8:30am 9/17.  The site at Herbert C. Young Community Center in Cary opens 11am WED 9/30.  (http://www.wakegov.com/elections/earlyvoting/default.htm)
SAT 10/3 – Early Voting Ends
TUE 10/6 – Polling locations in Raleigh, Cary and Board of Education Districts 1, 2, 7 & 9 open from 6:30a – 7:30p.

For the NOV 3 elections only:  ALL OTHER MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS, and if necessary, Run-Off Elections for the City of Raleigh, Town of Cary and Board of Education — Districts 1, 2, 7 & 9
Filing period has ended – to view list of candidates see http://www.wakegov.com/elections/default.htm
MON 10/5.  Beginning date to request an Absentee ballot by mail
FRI 10/9 – Last day to register, change your party affiliation or your address
THU 10/15 – Early Voting Begins. No Excuse Required.
SAT 10/31 – Early Voting Ends
TUE 11/3 –Polling locations open from 6:30a – 7:30p.  Only the polling places in the respective Municipalities will be open.  (unless there are runoff elections from the OCT 6 election.)

Ongoing weekly vigils for justice and peace:
–Chapel Hill: 5 – 6pm, Fridays, corner of Elliott Road and East Franklin Street (942-2535). Durham: Saturdays, Noon-1:00 PM, Gregson and Main Streets, opposite Brightleaf Square (402-0424).
–Raleigh:  First Wednesday of each month. Noon – 1:00. Silent vigil to reverse the arms race. 300 block of Fayetteville Street, Raleigh (in front of Century Post Office_ For further information, contact Slater Newman  (919) 821-2014 or Cy King (919) 829-0780 (sponsored by Committee to Reverse the Arms Race).

Politics 101 Candidate Schedule for September.
101 Lounge + Café, located in downtown Raleigh at the corner of Davie Street and Blount Street in Palladium Plaza.
Politics 101, a series geared towards local politics and the candidates involved in the 2009 election cycle for Raleigh.  During the September series, each candidate is provided a 2-hour block in 101’s upstairs lounge to be used however the candidate desires. Some candidates have chosen to speak on specific topics, while others are planning to use the time to relax and answer questions that Wake County voters would like addressed.  The schedule is as follows:
* September 21, 6pm-8pm: Charles Meeker (Raleigh Mayor)
* September 22, 8pm-10pm: Mark Enloe (Raleigh Mayor)
* September 28, 5:30pm-7: 30pm: Mary-Ann Baldwin (Raleigh City Council – At-Large)
About 101 Lounge + Café -, is a trendy café and lounge providing a comfortable atmosphere while catering to daytime Raleigh downtown workers, nighttime leisure seekers, and visitors alike. To learn more, visit www.101lounge.com .  (back)

Ongoing through 9/27.  Performance of Laundry and Bourbon, by The Justice Theater Project.
St. Mary’s School-Pittman Auditorium
Production runs from September 11 through September 27.  JTP Presents a comedy about family, love and life.  Welcome to a back porch:  Anywhere, USA.   It’s a hot summer afternoon in 1974.  Elizabeth, Hattie and busy body Amy Lee are folding laundry, drinking bourbon and coke, gossiping, and exchanging insults while awaiting the return of Elizabeth’s wayward husband, Roy, who hasn’t been the same since his return from Vietnam. There’s plenty to laugh about and much to contemplate in this lively comedy.  Tickets  for Laundry and Bourbon are available at the door and by eTix from our website – http://www.thejusticetheaterproject.org/   919-264- 7089

Volunteer at the International Festival with Wake County UNA Chapter, an affiliate organization of the national United Nations Association.  The 24th International Festival is coming soon, and we need LOTS of volunteers to help staff our booth.  The international Festival is held at the Raleigh Convention Center in Downtown Raleigh.  People are need for shifts from FRI 10/2 through SUN 10/4.  Folks who volunteer early may get free admissions, but all volunteers get reduced price admissions.  Contact  Vivian Lamb asap – jjjlamb@bellsouth.net or  (919) 362-7341

SUN 9/20.  9:15 – 10:15am.  Community United Church of Christ Adult Forum – Health Care Reform
Community United Church of Christ, 814 Dixie Trail, Vaughan Fellowship Hall, Raleigh  http://www.communityucc.org/
Panelists will analyze current proposals and lead a discussion of what they really mean for the currently insured as well as the millions of uninsured.  And they will address the current volatile climate of public discourse and the impact on the probability of healthy reform of our system.  Panel Discussion led by Bill Wilson, Assoc. State Director for Advocacy, AARP North Carolina Dr. Lavon Page, NC State University Professor & CUCC Member For more information, contact Cynthia Ball – cball@BallMediation.com or 919.387.9479

SUN 9/20. 2 – 4pm.  Karen Simon Fundraiser on the BackPorch
Mark & Joanne Casey’s House, 9805 Tandem Court, Raleigh.
Come learn more about Karen and the Future of Wake County Schools.  Sponsorships: Freshman: $25; Sophomore : $50; Junior: $100; Senior: $250.  From more information email karensimon@karendsimon.com   (back)

SUN 9/20.  2 – 4pm.    The Glenwood Greet for Thomas Crowder
719 Devereux St., Raleigh.
Hosts: John Reese + Dan Lilley, Christine + Fred Belledin.  Co-hosts: Jennifer + Roy Attride, Annette Byrd + Phil Poe, Emily + Ben Kuhn, Kathleen McQuaid + Steve Gurganus  RSVP:  Helpful but not required, Cathy Hedberg chedberg@nc.rr.com  or 919.851.8683.  http://www.crowderforcouncil.com/    (back)

SUN 9/20.  3pm – 5pm.  Meet and greet for school board candidate Lois Nixon
Cafe Carolina at The Arboretum on Weston, 137 Weston Parkway, Cary.  (919) 678-8855
Organized by the Precinct chair of precinct 18-02, Bob Hyman, who is asking everyone to come out and meet Lois, discuss the issues, and volunteer to help. For more info, contact rmhyman@nc.rr.com    (back)

SUN 9/20.  4 to 6pm.  – Birthday Bash Fundraiser for Mary Ann Baldwin.
Home of Russell Gay & Carolyn Jones , 7517 Spyglass Way, Northridge neighborhood, Raleigh.
Join hosts Russell Gay and Carolyn Jones, Roddy and Eve Jones, Heather Denny, and Erica and Bill Winstead as we celebrate Mary-Ann’s Birthday and her re-election for Raleigh City Council At-Large  http://maryannforraleigh.com/   For more information, call 828-5591 or email MaryAnnForRaleigh@gmail.com   Suggested Donation: $50 per person.   (back)

SUN 9/20.  5 – 6:30pm.   Talk and video – Witness for Peace 2009 Trip to Mexico and The Roots of Migration
CHICLE, 101 East Weaver St., 3rd floor, Suite G-1, Carrboro.  http://www.chi-cle.com/
Witness for Peace 2009 Trip to Mexico and The Roots of Migration, Ajamu Dillahunt (NC Justice Center), Gail Phares (Witness for Peace), Irene Godínez (El Pueblo), and filmmaker Mikel Barton.  For those of you who heard Cecilia Martinez Gallardo’s recent talk on the status of democracy in Mexico, this will be an excellent follow-up.

SUN 9/20.  7pm.   Rethink Afghanistan: film + discussion
Manbites Dog Theater, 703 Foster St, Durham
Please join Traction, Traction Action Fund, and the Independent Weekly next week for Robert Greenwald’s newest documentary.  Eight years ago, Rep. Barbara Lee stood up alone for peace as the only vote in Congress against using military force in Afghanistan. Now, the tide has turned, and a majority of Americans also don’t support this war.   Come watch Robert Greenwald’s newest documentary, Rethink Afghanistan, which questions the rationale and success of the war in Afghanistan — for stability in Afghanistan and Pakistan, for Afghan civilians and particularly women, and for national security of the United States. We’ll be joined after the film by Khalilah Sabra of the Muslim American Society Freedom Foundation NC and other special guests to talk about where the war in Afghanistan has gotten us and what we can do for the future. Tickets: $5 suggested donation.  Rsvp: rethink@getTraction.org

MON 9/21.  6 – 8pm.  Meet and Greet for Rita Rakestraw.
At the home of Kenille Baumgardner, 121 W Vernon Ave., Wake Forest.
for more info call 261-0594  Please go to http://www.ritaforboard.com/  for more information about Rita or her campaign or to make a contribution to the campaign.  (back)

MON 9/21.  5:45 – 8:45pm  Special Education discussion benefiting the Tammy Lynn Center.
Home of Bill and Sally Creech, 1514 St. Mary’s St., Raleigh,
Dr. June Atkinson will address the State of Special Education in North Carolina as well as  – and along with Hon. Phil Kirk – provide an assessment of the State of Public Education in North Carolina.  Professionals within the Special Education and Special Needs community will also be on hand to chime in.  Given the general timing of the discussion we will reserve part of the evening for a roundtable discussion on Wake County education policy featuring parent, teacher and alumni/alumnae perspectives.  We are seeking donations from $10, $25, $50+, though any amount is welcome and the discussion is open to all, even those who cannot make a financial contribution at this time.  A complimentary light buffet dinner and drinks will be served.   Additional info can be found at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=138466411890

MON 9/21.  7pm.  Wake County Voter Education Coalition meeting.
Garner Road YMCA, Main Bldg, 2235 Garner Rd., Raleigh.
For more info, contact Eugene Weeks, 832-2377.   (back)

MON 9/21.  7pm.  Precinct meeting with special guests Raleigh council members Russ Stephenson and Rodger Koopman
Panera Bread, 6123 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh
Meeting Sponsored by Precinct 13-09, all are invited.  Please come out and meet Russ and Roger.  Will also discuss the proposed Community Center in our neighborhood behind Sheetz, and hold a precinct election.  Everyone who cares about the community, our children and safety should come.  Carolyn Mayo, Vice Chair of the African American Caucus.  For more info email: cmayo001@nc.rr.com

MON 9/21.  7:30pm.  Special screening of The Age of Stupid.
Brier Creek Stadium 14, 8611 Brier Creek Pkwy, Raleigh   AND North Hills Stadium 14, 4150 Main at North Hills Street, Raleigh.
The film is a powerful “docudrama” set in the year 2055, after global warming has done massive damage to humanity. Oscar-nominated actor Pete Postlethwaite stars as a historian who “looks back” on real footage from 2008 to try to answer the question, “why didn’t we stop climate change while we had the chance?”  In addition to the movie, the theater will simulcast a Hollywood-style premiere event from New York City.  You can purchase advance tickets by clicking here: http://www.moveon.org/r?r=55123

TUE 9/22.  8am.  District 7 School Board Candidate Debate.
Morrisville Chamber of Commerce, 260 Town Hall Dr., Morrisville
Wake Education Partnership and local area chambers of commerce are pleased to announce a series of school board candidate debates in September.  The debates will last 90 minutes. The Partnership will develop the questions and moderate the events. The chambers are providing the locations and making sure chamber members are aware of the opportunity to hear candidates’ views about public school issues.    The format and questions for each debate will be the same. The events are open to the public.  http://www.wakeedpartnership.org/news/news_releases/20090804-Candidatedebatesrelease.html   In addition, video of each debate will be posted on the Partnership’s home page as it becomes available, courtesy of NBC17 at – http://www.wakeedpartnership.org/     (back)

TUE 9/22.  5 – 7pm.  Meet and Greet for Rita Rakestraw.
LaForesta, 202 South Brooks Street, Wake Forest.  919-554-4555
Sponsored by Velma Boyd.  for more info call 554-2293   Please go to http://www.ritaforboard.com/   for more information about Rita or her campaign or to make a contribution to the campaign.  (back)

TUE 9/22.  6:30pm.  Wake County Executive Committee Meeting
Garner Historic Auditorium, 724 West Garner Street, Garner, NC
(registration begins at 6:00pm).  Agenda: elect new SEC members & precinct officers training, focusing on what to do now for the Oct elections.  All Wake County Executive Members are expected to attend, or find a proxy to attend in their place.   All precinct chairs and vice chairs and Wake Democrats elected to the State Executive Committee are members.    (back)

TUE 9/22. 12noon.   ‘Big Insurance: Sick of It’ Rally
5901 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, NC
With these events, we’ll remind Congress that when Big Insurance is in charge, we’re the ones who lose. We need a strong public health insurance option – a health care plan that won’t put profits over real people’s lives. At the rally, speakers will share personal stories about how they’ve been harmed by the health insurance industry. And we’ll display many of the most compelling “Can’t Afford to Wait” photos of MoveOn members showing why they or a loved one can’t wait for real reform to highlight the fact that real people’s lives are at stake in the debate over reform.  More info about the rally can be found at – http://tinyurl.com/nypo8u  or http://moveon.org/

WED/THUR 9/23-24.  Camp Sheila Wellstone training in RTP.
Radisson Hotel Research Triangle Park, 150 Park Drive, Research Triangle Park
Camp Sheila Wellstone provides domestic and sexual violence movement leaders with skills in strategic planning, organizing, communications, and political advocacy.  To register, see http://tinyurl.com/l76jpd  or go to the Wellstone site – http://wellstone.org/

WED 9/23.  12noon – 2pm.  The West Triangle Chapter of USA-UNA Lunch and Learn Meeting.
Carolina Meadows retirement community on Whippoorwill Lane in Chapel Hill
This meeting will be devoted to the work of the  International Criminal Court (ICC).  Established in 2002 and based at the Hague in the Netherlands, ICC is currently composed of 109 nations (the United States is not one of them). Its role is to try individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and aggression.  Our speaker will be Noah Weisbord, Visiting Assistant Professor of Law at Duke Law School. His topic will be “Judging Aggression at the International Criminal Court When Peace and Justice Clash.”  . Reservations should be made by check for $17.00 made to UNA-USA West Triangle Chapter, and sent to Barbara Rodbell, 404 Carolina Meadows Villa, Chapel Hill, NC 27517. The deadline for reservations is Friday September 18.

WED 9/23.  5:30 to 7pm.   Fundraiser – Meet & Greet for Mary Ann Baldwin.
Home of Jeff Davis, 315 Yadkin Drive, Raleigh
Another great opportunity to help Mary-Ann’s campaign.  We hope you can come out and show your support!  Suggested Donation: $50 per person  http://maryannforraleigh.com/    For more information, call 828-5591 or email MaryAnnForRaleigh@gmail.com    (back)

Original date listed for this event was SEPT 16 at Cary High School.  Sorry for any confusion….
WED 9/23.  6 – 7pm.   Calling Cary Democrats:  Multiple Precinct Organizing Meeting in Cary
Weatherstone Elementary, 1000 Olde Weatherstone Way, Cary
Thank you for your part in the 2008 election, now on to the 2009 elections. We need you assistance again – please come out and help organize Cary precincts.  Specifically targeting the following precincts:  04-03, 04-07, 04-09, 04-14, and 05-03.  Sponsored by the Wake County Democratic Party.  For information please call 919.828.5656 or email Marystarkey8@aol.com   (back)

WED 9/23.  7 – 8:30pm.  Cary Town Council Candidate Forum.
Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church, 200 High Meadow Dr, Cary
Doors open at 6:30 pm.  Sponsored by: WakeUP Wake County and Raleigh Downtowner (back)

WED 9/23.  7pm.  Durham Peoples Alliance Forum with Durham State Legislative Delegation — What were they DOING in Raleigh
Stanford L. Warren branch of the Durham Public Library, 1201 Fayetteville St., in Durham.
This forum will be an opportunity for legislators to provide information about the latest legislative session, and for citizens to ask questions and discuss concerns about state legislation.  The format will allow time for each legislator to speak for 3-5 minutes, followed by a question and answer session.   (Reps Paul Luebke, Larry Hall, W. A. Wilkins & Sen Floyd McKissick are confirmed).

WED 9/23.  The Department of Asian & Middle Eastern Studies presents The Politics of Representation: Documentary and Identity, a Fall 2009 film series at Duke University
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Sept 23 @ 7pm, Richard White Auditorium Conversation between two Israeli filmmakers– Avi Mograbi and Ram Loevy
Sept 14 @ 7pm, Griffith Film Theater Khirbet Khizeh (Ram Loevy, 1977) — Q&A with director Loevy to follow.
Sept 21 @ 7pm, Griffith Film Theater. Z32 (Avi Mograbi, 2008) – Q&A with director Mograbi to follow.
Oct 7  @ 7pm, Richard White Auditorium. Ford Transit (Hany Abu-Assad, 2002).
Oct 21  @ 7pm, Richard White Auditorium.  Dear Pyongyang (Yang Yonghui, 2006).
Nov 4 @  7pm, Griffith Film Theater.  Born Into Brothels (Zana Briski and Ross Kaufman, 2004).
Nov 18 @ 7pm, Richard White Auditorium.  The Game of Their Lives (Daniel Gordon, 2002).
Nov 19 @ 7pm, Richard White Auditorium. Morning Sun (Carma Hinton, 2003). – Q&A with director Hinton to follow.
Nov 20 @ 9 am – 5 pm.  Workshop on The Politics of Representation.  Filmmakers: Daniel Gordon and Carma Hinton.  Guest Speakers: Michael Renov (USC, keynote); Bruce Cumings (Chicago); Zhen Zhang (NYU)
All screenings are FREE.   For more information about the AMES Presents film series, please contact: Olga Richmond, 919-668-2603

THUR 9/24.  7:30 – 9am.   NAIOP’s 1st Annual Coffee With the Candidates
The Renaissance Hotel, North Hills, Raleigh
The Research Triangle Chapter of NAIOP invites you to attend an informal “meet and greet” breakfast with local municipal candidates from Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and Cary. Make plans to come and discuss your interests with these candidates in a friendly setting. The charge is $20 member and $25 non-member.  Registrations received after 5:00 PM, September 21st will incur a $10 late fee.  Questions please call 919.256.2522 or email lizmclean@naioprt.org  You can register online at http://naioprt.org/shopcontent.asp?type=Events   (back)

THUR 9/24.  11:30 – 1pm.  Democratic Women’s Monthly Luncheon Meeting – Raleigh City Council Candidates
NC State University Club located at 4200 Hillsborough St, Raleigh
The buffet lunch lines open at 11:30 am with the program starting at 12:00 Noon. The cost of the luncheon is $15.00 payable at the door. For reservations contact Nancy Looper at info@dwwc.net or call 469-9302. The deadline for reservations is Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 10:00 am.  The program will feature candidates for the Raleigh City Council.  (back)

THUR 9/24.  2pm.   The Secrecy Hangover and screening of Secrecy.
Auditorium of the Frank Porter Graham Student Union on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Tom Blanton, director of the National Security Archive, will present “The Secrecy Hangover” at the annual Lucile Kelling Henderson Lecture hosted by the School of Information and Library Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  Blanton will talk about issues of government secrecy and the challenges facing the Obama administration on transparency.  A reception will follow and a special screening of the award-winning documentary, “Secrecy” will also be shown immediately after the reception.  The lecture, movie and reception are free and open to the public, however seating is limited. Please send your RSVP via e-mail to mpenny@email.unc.edu  or call 919.962.8366. For more details about the speaker, the lecture and parking, please visit the Web site: http://sils.unc.edu/news/releases/2009/08_hendersonlecture.htm

THUR 9/24.  5:30pm.  Precinct organizational meeting for Democrats in NC House District 40 – School Board District 7 – (held in conjunction with the Northern Wake Dems meeting)
Milton’s Pizza & Pasta Restaurant, 853 Six Forks Road, Raleigh
Targeting precincts 08-05, 08-07, and 08-08.  Sponsored by the Wake County Democratic Party.  For information please call 919.828.5656 or email Marystarkey8@aol.com   (back)

THUR 9/24.  6pm.   Northern Wake Dems meeting – Health Disparities In North Carolina: An Insider’s View
Milton’s Pizza & Pasta, 8853 Six Forks Road, Raleigh
Learn about healthcare from a healthcare professional. Dr. William W. Lawrence, Medical Director for Duke University Health System and Senior Physician Manager for all Duke Primary Care practices in Wake County, will be discussing health disparities in North Carolina at this month’s Northern Wake Dems meeting. (back)

THUR 9/24. 6 – 8pm.   Phone bank for Garner Town Council Candidate Amaka Flynn.
Wake Dem HQ, Goodwin House, 220 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh
For more info about the campaign or to volunteer, contact Nilesh, 919- 656-4361 or nsindia@hotmail.com or Amaka Flynn, amakaflynn@yahoo.com , (919) 662-1097   http://amakaflynn.com/      (back)

THUR 9/24.  6pm.  2009 Raleigh Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner.
Raleigh Convention Center
Doors open at 6 p.m., and dinner begins at 7 p.m. Individual ticket cost is $75.  http://raleighhalloffame.org/  See the website for reservations, sponsorships or donations. You may reserve for individuals, tables or larger groups and you may request seating with specific people. https://www.eventville.com/catalog/eventregistration1.asp?eventid=1005610  For more information, please contact  information@raleighhalloffame.org  or call (919) 787-9617. Please check our website often for updates.   (back)

THUR 9/24  6:30pm.  Dinner with Friends at the Stone House.
The Stone House, 6602 Nicks Road in Mebane, NC.  http://www.stonecircles.org/
This special evening for Friends of The Stone House will include ceremony, a look back at the year and a time to offer words of encouragement, advice and wisdom for the year ahead.  And of course, an amazingly scrumptious meal in true Stone House fashion.  Friends are those who have made a five-year pledge of financial support to The Stone House.  They – YOU – are the bedrock of our ability to stay alive and well in weird economic times. Not yet a Friend and been meaning to become one – go to https://secure.groundspring.org/dn/index.php?aid=19018

FRI 9/25. 9a – 4pm.   A day of Conversation and Practice at the Stone House.
The Stone House, 6602 Nicks Road in Mebane, NC.  http://www.stonecircles.org/
Join us for a day of conversation and practice as we explore three vital and interconnected topics.  Each conversation will be initiated by dynamic individuals who will act as “starters.” Topics are – 1. the future of organizing; 2. The future of food; and 3. the future of giving.  The day will include a light lunch. To sign up, please email Tricia@stonecircles.org

SAT 9/26.  10am.  Canvass for Garner Town Council Candidate Amaka Flynn
Meet at the home of Amaka, 108 Heatherwood Dr., Garner
We will be canvassing from 10am until 12pm throughout Garner.  For more info about the campaign or to volunteer, contact Nilesh, 919- 656-4361 or nsindia@hotmail.com  or Amaka Flynn, amakaflynn@yahoo.com   (919) 662-1097   http://amakaflynn.com/    (back)

SAT 9/26.  10a – 5pm.  NC Pride Festival 2009
Duke University, East Campus (Corner of Main street and Campus Drive), Durham, NC

http://www.ncpride.org/pride/

SAT 9/26.  6pm.   A night of celebration at the Stone House.
The Stone House, 6602 Nicks Road in Mebane, NC.  http://www.stonecircles.org/
Join us for an evening of music, celebration and ceremony.  We’ll feature a range of entertainment; please bring a dish for a potluck supper.  To RSVP, please email Tricia@stonecircles.org    If you’ll be coming from out of town and are interested in staying over at The Stone House, let us know ASAP!

SUN 9/27.  9:15 – 10:15am.  Community United Church of Christ Adult Forum – Joan McCallister, “Links Program: the needs of our Youth as they transition out of foster care
Community United Church of Christ, 814 Dixie Trail, Vaughan Fellowship Hall, Raleigh  http://www.communityucc.org/
Speaker is Joan McCallister.  For more information, contact Cynthia Ball – cball@BallMediation.com or 919.387.9479

SUN 9/27.  Stop Child Trafficking Walk.
Join SCTNow in the fight against child trafficking by registering to participate in a SCTNow walk near you.  This global event is slated to attract thousands of people who will walk throughout the world, while raising funds and broadening awareness for Stop Child Trafficking Now!  SCTNow is working to ultimately STOP child trafficking. They are having a walk on campus and want people to help raise awareness and funds by walking. Registration is free. Please visit the website for questions: http://www.sctnow.org/   There are 2 local events:
–Cary:  12noon.  Wake Med Soccer Park.  http://tinyurl.com/cary-SCTNow
–Chapel Hill:  1pm.  UNC Campus – Forest Theater Chapel Hill, North Carolina.  http://tinyurl.com/ChapelHill-SCTNow

SUN 9/27.  3:30pm    Johnston County branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People lifetime membership banquet.
Smithfield Selma high school, Smithfield.
Speaker is Rev. Dr. William Barber, II president of the state of North Carolina NAACP tickets: $15.00 per adult $ 5.00 per child(6 and under) tickets can be purchased from any officer of the NAACP or any committee member . For more information call 919-934-1964.  Come one come all

MON 9/28.  6pm.  Wake County Democratic Party Board Meeting.
Goodwin House, 220 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh.
4th Mondays of the month at 6:30.    (back)

TUE 9/29.  5:25 – 7pm.  Fundraiser for Roger Koopman
Home of Louise & The Honorable Grier Martin, 2203 Byrd St., Raleigh.
Let’s bring this election home and help Rodger get re-elected. Please join Louise and Grier Martin for a fundraiser at their home at 2203 Byrd St in Raleigh to meet and support the incumbent candidate for Raleigh’s District B seat, Rodger Koopman.  For additional info – 9198096063 or info@rodgerkoopman.com   http://rodgerkoopman.com/raleigh/    (back)

TUE 9/29.  6:30 – 7:30pm.  Wake Dems African American Caucus Monthly Meeting.
Goodwin House, Democratic Headquarters, 220 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh.
All are welcome and encouraged to attend.   (back)

TUE 9/29.  7 – 9pm.  Health Care Reform:  A Progressive Agenda
Owasa Community Room, 400 Jones Ferry Road, Carrboro.
Speakers:  Adam Searing, Director, NC Health Access Coalition, NC Justice Center;  Adam Sotok, Organizing Director, Democracy NC;  Heide Kober, President, Progressive Democrats of North Carolina;  Michael Pearlmutter, Co-Chair, Durham for Obama Health Care Committee.   The current health care reform struggle is a showdown between those factions that represent the corporatocracy and those that are standing up for people’s rights.  And the corporatocracy is hell-bent on winning.  Topics will cover – What can you do? Get the Tools You Need;   Elements of real health care reform;  Current status of legislation; Corporate influence on the debate; and  Effective actions for a robust public option.  For more information, contact Jack Sanders 919-967-5155 or Miriam Thompson 919-370-4114.

WED 9/30.  6 – 8pm.   Phone bank for Garner Town Council Candidate Amaka Flynn.
Wake Dem HQ, Goodwin House, 220 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh
For more info about the campaign or to volunteer, contact Nilesh, 919- 656-4361 or nsindia@hotmail.com  or Amaka Flynn, amakaflynn@yahoo.com  , (919) 662-1097   http://amakaflynn.com/    (back)

THUR 10/1.  Wake Education Partnership’s 2009 Annual Meeting.
McKimmon Conference Center, Raleigh
This year’s theme is Thinking Beyond Our Boundaries: Achieving World-Class Public Schools.
Registration and sponsorship information soon to be available at http://www.wakeedpartnership.org/

THUR 10/1.  6 – 8pm.   Public issues forum to discuss efforts for equity and excellence in Wake County Public Schools
YWCA of the Greater Triangle 554 East Hargett Street, Raleigh
The ACLU of North Carolina and the YWCA of the Greater Triangle invites you to a public issues forum to discuss efforts for equity and excellence in Wake County Public Schools.   Join us for a panel discussion followed by a question and answer session.  Now is a critical time for Wake County public school students.  Join us to learn why the ACLU, the YWCA and many other organizations support the Wake County Public School System’s diversity plan and what you can do to help.  We will discuss other critical issues like the “school to prison pipeline,” racially biased disciplinary actions, the achievement gap and more.  Childcare and refreshments will be provided!  To RSVP, please contact Crystal Hayes, Racial Justice Co-Director, at (919) 828-3205 ext. 18 or chayes@ywcatriangle.org    (back)

THUR 10/1.  7pm.  Raleigh Documentary Night – Michael Moore’s “Sicko”.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh, Clara Barton room, 3313 Wade Ave., Raleigh
Michael Moore’s “Sicko” is a hilariously scathing indictment of America’s failing Health Care System
11/5 – “Call it Democracy”. A much needed bi-partisan discussion about America’s flawed electoral process.
12/3 – “Wal-Mart, the High Cost Of Low Price”.
Questions? e-mail Jeff or Anne at dinnerdoc@healthprotector.com  Admission is Free.  We meet the 1st Thursday of the month in Raleigh at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 3313 Wade Ave. Raleigh, and the 3rd Thursday of every month at the Fuquay-Varina Community Center at 820 S. Main St. Fuquay-Varina.  Expand your social awareness and your circle of friends by joining us for as  we show documentaries on a wide variety of Peace, Social Justice, Health & Environmental issues.

THUR – SAT 10/1 – 3  Friends of Sabeel–North America Voice of the Palestinian Christians.
Shiloh Baptist Church, 1500 9th Street, NW, Washington DC
Framing the Discourse – Mobilizing for Action.  A Conference for Peacemakers
Click here for program & schedule. – http://fosna.org/content/program-dc-conference-oct-2009

OCTOBER 3-10, 2009.   Keep Space for Peace Week: International Week of Protest to Stop the Militarization of Space
Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Power in Space PO Box 652 Brunswick, ME 04011 (207) 443-9502 http://www.space4peace.org    http://space4peace.blogspot.com

MON 10/5  Direct Action at the White House Against Continued War and Torture
Join the National Campaign for Non-Violent Resistance on Monday, October 5, for Nonviolent Direct Action at the White House calling for an end to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, an end to the drone attacks in Pakistan, the closing of Guantánamo & Bagram Prisons, an end to indefinite detention, torture and rendition, and accountability for those responsible for torture and war crimes.  8:30am – 9:30am Vigil at the Supreme Court with Witness Against Torture, focused on Guantánamo, Bagram, and Accountability for Torture.  10:00am Gather at McPherson Square (15th & I Sts. NW) for Poetry, Music, and Reflections from Elizabeth McAlister.  11:30am Silent, Solemn procession to the White House   All who plan to participate in this action may wish to attend a meeting on Sunday, October 4, 2-5pm at the Festival Center, 1640 Columbia Road NW. To participate in the direct action, e-mail: octoberactions@warresisters.org  For more information, please see: www.warresisters.org/octoberactions

TUE 10/6.  7pm.  Raleigh NOW – Chapter meeting. First Tuesdays.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh, 3313 Wade Ave, Raleigh, 781-7635.
gailya@nc.rr.com, http://www.raleighnow.org/

FRI 10/9. 7 – 9pm.  Beginning of Film Series on Nonviolence: A Force More Powerful.
Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3639 Old Chapel Hill Road, Durham
20th century stories of how nonviolence overcame oppression and authoritarian rule. Features include movements in India, the US South, South African, Denmark, Poland, Chile, and Serbia.  For more information call 919-381-5969 or 252-412-7111.  Sponsored by Educators for Nonviolence and NC Peace Action.  Sponsored by Educators for Nonviolence and North Carolina Peace Action – (919) 381-5969 for more information.
–October 9: Gandhi campaigned to free India from British rule; Black students desegregated lunch counters in the US South ——–October 30:  A grassroots movement undermined apartheid in South Africa;  Danes resisted Nazi occupation
–November 6:  Poland’s  Solidarity overcame Communist rule;  Chilean workers dislodged the Pinochet dictatorship
–November 20 “Bringing Down a Dictator”:  The Otpor! Student movement ousted the dictator, Slobodan Milosevic

FRI/SAT 10/9-10.  Witness for Peace SE Retreat
Sign up for the Witness for Peace SE Retreat today -  October 9th and 10th out at Camp New Hope on Route 86 just outside of Chapel Hill.  We have a great program this year.  Marino Cordoba of Afrodes in Colombia will speak about Colombia today.  Eddy Gutierrez from Nicaragua will speak about the impact of CAFTA on small farmers…we will show the DVD “Roots of Migration” and strategize on what we can do to pass immigration reform. Dr. Jef Boyer will give us an update on Honduras and Anne Wolfley will talk about the Signs of Hope in Bolivia.   Come to be energized!  Come for the fellowship!  Help build the movement for change.  email witnessforpeacese@gmail.com  or call 919-856-9468 Gail S Phares Witness for Peace SE/CITCA

SAT/SUN 10/11-11.  Green America’s Green Festival
Washington, DC  http://www.greenfestivals.org/
At Green Festivals, a joint project of Global Exchange and Green America, we’re celebrating what’s working in our communities—for people, business and the environment. Here, green means safe, healthy communities and a strong local economy. Join us at the nation’s premier sustainability events, where you will see the best in green. Enjoy more than 125 authors, leaders and educators; great how-to workshops; cutting-edge films; fun activities for kids; organic beer and wine; delicious vegetarian cuisine and diverse live music.

SAT 10/10.  7 – 10pm.  African American Caucus presents the “1st Annual Black & White Ball, honoring Rep Alma Adams”
Radisson RTP
Registration begins at 6:30pm.  The African American Caucus presents The 1st Annual Black and White Ball honoring Representative Alma Adams, Chair of the Black Legislature, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.  Sponsorship: $4000, $3000, $2000 and $1000.  Tickets $75 members and $100 non members.  Sponsors Reception from 11p – Midnight incl: Rep Adams and guests, Congressman Price, Miller and Etheridge and Platinum sponsors.  For more info email: RSVP2009BALL@YAHOO.COM  (back)

MON 10/12.  7:30pm.  World premiere staged reading of The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later
Meymandi Theatre at the Murphey School, 224 Polk Street, Raleigh.
The reading is a fundraiser for Equality North Carolina Foundation.  Only 140 tickets will be sold. For reservations, please call 919-834-4001. Tickets: $10. Reservations are strongly recommended.  All ticket revenue will go to Equality North Carolina Foundation.  The new play, The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later, will be presented at 100 theatres from coast to coast on the same night.  The Tectonic Theatre Project has been working on this epilogue for more than a year, interviewing residents of Laramie about the fallout from the killing and its impact on their community. Included among the interviews are Matthew’s mother Judy Shepard and Mathew’s murderer Aaron McKinney, who’s serving dual life sentences, as well as follow-up interviews with many of the individuals from the original piece.

THUR 10/15. 6:30pm.  October 15th Special Free Showing of the film FRESH
Hope Community Church, 821 Buck Jones Road, Cary
FRESH celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are re-inventing our food system. Each has witnessed the rapid transformation of our agriculture into an industrial model, and confronted the consequences: food contamination, environmental pollution, depletion of natural resources, and morbid obesity. Forging healthier, sustainable alternatives, they offer a practical vision for a future of our food and our planet.   Following the film, Sun Butler, Farm/Garden Manager for the Interfaith Food Shuttle, and John O’Sullivan from the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) will lead a discussion about local/regional/state efforts to build a statewide sustainable food system.

THUR 10/15.  7pm.  Fuquay-Varina Documentary Night – Challenges for Democracy-The Future of Voting in America
Fuquay-Varina Community Center at 820 S. Main St. Fuquay-Varina
11/19:  FLOW
12/17:  SOLDIERS OF PEACE.
Questions? e-mail Jeff or Anne at dinnerdoc@healthprotector.com  Admission is Free.  We meet the 1st Thursday of the month in Raleigh at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 3313 Wade Ave. Raleigh, and the 3rd Thursday of every month at the Fuquay-Varina Community Center at 820 S. Main St. Fuquay-Varina.  Expand your social awareness and your circle of friends by joining us.  We show documentaries on a wide variety of Peace, Social Justice, Health & Environmental issues.

SAT 10/17.  5:30 – 9pm.  The Sierra Club Silent Auction/Wine Tasting Fundraiser
Helios, 413 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh
$20.00 includes Silent Auction, Wine Tasting, and Heavy Hors d’Oeuvres.  RSVP today for the Capital Group’s biggest, coolest fundraiser of the year.  Of course, you are welcome to just drop in, but we can’t guarantee a place at the wine tasting.  http://northcarolina.sierraclub.org/capital/calendar/e009.html

WED 10/21.  11am.  Next Meeting of Wake Senior Democrats
The Senior Democrats of Wake County meet for lunch on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Crabtree Marriott Hotel from 11:00 to 1:00 pm.  (back)

WED 10/21.  6:30pm. Wake County Progressive Democrats monthly meeting/potluck
Goodwin House, 220 Hillsborough Street Raleigh
Speaker: David Young, Chair, NC Democratic Party.  Please come and bring a dish to share and join in the conversation. Visit  http://www.wakeprogressives.com/  more information about WCPD.  (back)

THUR 11/12  6pm.   The 25th Annual Finlator Awards Dinner, Sponsored by the ACLU of Wake County
NCSU University Club, Hillsborough Street, Raleigh.
Cash Bar 6pm; Dinner 7pm. Ian Palmquist- Keynote Speaker.  Senator Ellie Kinnaird – 2009 W.W. Finlator Award Recipient. Tickets $45.00 per person, and must be prepaid. Contact: Stephanie Kien, sdkien@yahoo.com

Raleigh’s Citizen Advisory Council Meetings.   If you plan on attending, please call ahead to be sure your Citizen Advisory Council is meeting.  To check on meeting times, Citizen Advisory Council agendas, or to signup to receive your Citizen Advisory Council agenda by email, visit http://www.raleigh-nc.org/, click on resident, then neighborhoods, then Citizen Advisory Councils.  Or click on http://tinyurl.com/d7ql4b  (back)

MON 9/21.  7pm.   East Raleigh Citizens Advisory Council
Lions Park, 516 Dennis Ave.
Call Charlene Willard, Community Specialist at 919-831-6095 or e-mail: charlene.willard@ci.raleigh.nc.us  for more information.

TUE 9/22.  7:30pm.  Wade Citizens Advisory Council
Meets bi-monthly on 4th Tuesday, (Odd Months)
Jaycee Park on Wade Ave. in the module
Call Kevin Smith, Community Specialist, at 919-831-6117 or e-mail: kevin.smith@ci.raleigh.nc.us for more information.

TUE 9/22.  7:30pm.  West Citizens Advisory Council, Meets 4th Tuesday.
Powell Drive Park, 740 Powell Drive
Call Sheila Lynch, Community Specialist, at 919-831-6136 or e-mail: sheila.lynch@ci.raleigh.nc.us  for more information.

MON 9/28.  7:30pm.  Glenwood Citizens Advisory Council, Meets bi-monthly on 4th Monday, (Odd Months)
Glen Eden Pilot Park, 1500 Glen Eden Drive.  Raleigh
For more info contact Luis Olivieri, 919-831-6099 or luis.olivieri-robert@ci.raleigh.nc.us

MON  9/28.  7pm.  South Central Citizens Advisory Council Meets 4th Monday
Roberts Park Community Center, 1300 East Martin Street
For more info contact Sandra Carson, 919-831-6097 or sandra.carson@ci.raleigh.nc.us

THUR 10/1.  7:30pm North Citizen Advisory Council
Millbrook Exchange Park, 1905 Spring Forest Road
Call Dan Tew, Community Specialist at 919-831-6124 or e-mail: dan.tew@ci.raleigh.nc.us for more information.  Meets 1st Thursday

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