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).
MON 11/23. 6pm. Wake County Democratic Party Board Meeting.
Goodwin House, 220 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh.
4th Mondays of the month at 6:30. (back)
TUE 11/24. 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)
SUN 11/29 9:15 – 10:15am. Thanksgiving weekend, no Community United Church of Christ Adult Forum
MON 11/30. 7pm City of Raleigh’s new City Council Swearing-In Ceremony
Raleigh Convention Center, Cabarrus Street Lobby, Raleigh.
All are invited to attend. (back)
TUE 12/1. World AIDS Day.
http://www.worldaidscampaign.org/
TUE 12/1. 6:30pm. Wake County Young Democrats Monthly Meeting
Goodwin House, 220 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh
The WCYD normally meet the first Tuesday of each month at the Goodwin House. (back)
TUE 12/1. 7pm. World Aids Day Interfaith Worship Service.
Temple Beth Or, 5315 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh.
Stop AIDS: Keep the Promise I Am You, You Are Me, Together We Are One – Let’s Stop AIDS!
TUE 12/1. 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/
WED 12/2. 5:30 – 7:30pm. Campaign Kick-off – Don Mial for County Commissioner.
Goodwin House, 220 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh.
Don will have his Campaign Kick-off for County Commissioner, District 01. All are invited to attend, come help Don kick off the 2010 Campaign Season. Contact electdonmial@nc.rr.com for additional information. Platinum Sponsor – $500; Gold Sponsor – $250; Silver Sponsor – $100; Bronze Sponsor – $50; Patron=$25. Checks can be mailed to Committee to Elect Don Mial, 1021 Penselwood Dr., Raleigh, N.C 27604 (back)
WED 12/2. 6pm. Friends of Dorothea Dix Park Annual meeting.
Boylan Brew Pub, 201 S Boylan Ave., Raleigh. (919) 900-7245
All are welcome for our festive end of the year meeting. Please remember we need new members now and membership is FREE. With the slump in the economy, our board chose to suspend membership dues in 2008 and we have for 2009 as well. We encourage you to help us increase our membership now. Please sign up for your membership at http://www.dixpark.org . Our unified voice for a 306 acre Dix Park has been and will continue to be strong. Thank you for your continued participation.
WED 12/2. 7pm. Raleigh Amnesty International Group’s regular meetings, meets first Wednesdays.
Fairmont United Methodist Church, 2501 Clark Avenue, Raleigh
Amnesty International, group 213 – Raleigh: Meets beginning at 7 p.m., the first Wednesday of nearly every month at the. Join us to work broadly to end torture and the death penalty, to support U.S. ratification of the Convention on Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), and to support individualized case work for prisoners of conscience and human rights activists whose safety is at risk. Information or inquiries: mcintyre.josh@gmail.com (919) 834-4478.
WED 12/2. 7:30pm. Steven V. Roberts discussing and signing his new book – From Every End of This Earth: 13 Families and the New Lives They Made in America.
Quail Ridge Books & Music, 3522 Wade Ave., Raleigh. (919) 828-7912. www.quailridgebooks.com
Journalist, commentator, NT Times bestselling author Steven V. Roberts discussing and signing his new book. But what does it mean to be an immigrant in the United States today? The 9/11 attacks and recent waves of undocumented workers seem to have eroded America’s long-standing belief in the value of immigration. Yet the families in this book conclusively demonstrate that critics are wrong and that newcomers “from every end of this earth” continue to renew America’s greatness, every day, with their courage and character. Stevens is a well-known commentator and appears regularly as a political analyst on the ABC radio network and NPR. He is the Shapiro Professor of Media and Public Affairs at George Washington University. He lives in Bethesda, Maryland with his wife, Cokie Roberts
THUR 12/3. 5:30 – 7:30pm. Wake County Democratic Party Missions Project Kick-Off – Bringing the Party to You
The Goodwin House – 220 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh
Interested in local, state, and national events but cannot make it inside the Beltline? Have neighbors who want to get involved but can’t make the drive across town? Want to get involved but not sure how? Are you passionate about a specific area of interest? The WCDP is looking to develop groups/clubs supporting our community outreach. We are focused on both Geography & Special Interest. Geography: We are looking for folks in Garner, Holly Springs, Morrisville, Rolesville, Wake Forest, Wakefield, West Raleigh, FV to help organized community clubs. We are also looking for folks to lead caucuses based upon Common Interest: Veterans, International, Healthcare Professional, Faith-based, etc…The Training will include how to organize, how to advertise, find speakers, follow-up, etc.. This is your opportunity to make a difference!!! For more info — contact Joanne Casey @ wcdpvalentine@gmail.com or Tammy at admin@wakedems.org (back)
THUR 12/3. 7pm. Raleigh Documentary Night – Wal-Mart, the High Cost Of Low Price
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh, Clara Barton room, 3313 Wade Ave., Raleigh
12/3 – “Wal-Mart, the High Cost Of Low Price”. Everyone has seen Wal-Mart’s lavish television commercials, but have you ever wondered why Wal-Mart spends so much money convincing you it cares about your family, your community, and even it’s own employees? What is it hiding? WAL-MART: the High Cost of Low Price takes you behind the glitz and into the real lives of workers and their families, business owners and their communities, in an extraordinary journey that will challenge the way you think, feel…and shop. 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.
SAT 12/5. 8a – 12:30pm. Mayor’s Unity Day (City of Raleigh).
Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh
The Mayor’s Unity Day sponsored by the City of Raleigh Human Relations Commission. The 2010 U.S. Census will be a main topic of the event. Mitchell Silver, director of the City of Raleigh’s Planning Department, will lead a discussion on demographic changes expected for Raleigh and the country. Specifically, Mr. Silver and other local experts will talk about challenges brought on by aging, diversity and socio-economic factors. The audience also will be asked to participate in discussions at individual tables to suggest solutions the Human Relations Commission can present to the City Council for its consideration. To register to attend the Mayor’s Unity Day breakfast, contact Christine Alston at the City of Raleigh Community Services Department, 996-6100, or email Christine.Alston@ci.raleigh.nc.us The first 250 registrants will be served breakfast. (back)
SAT 12/5. 11:30am. Luncheon with Elizabeth Edwards
Campbell Law School, 225 Hillsborough Street in downtown Raleigh
Tickets are just $25; sponsorships are $100. RSVP: http://www.commoncause.org/NC/EEdwards for additional info, call (919) 833-0429. Please join Common Cause North Carolina for a special event honoring Elizabeth Edwards for her work to reform health care in America. (back)
SAT 12/5. 2pm. Circles of Healing Restorative Justice
Blacknall Presbyterian Church, 1902 Perry Street, Durham
Restorative Justice offers a hopeful vision of justice for victims and their families. It seeks accountability from and compassion for the offender. It addresses the shared responsibility of the community. It is a different way. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Go to www.capitalrestorativejustice.org to register.
TUE 12/8. 6:30pm. 14th annual International Human Rights Award Dinner.
NC State University Club, 4200 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh
The Human Rights Coalition of North Carolina is pleased to announce Jerry Markatos as the recipient of its 2009 International Human Rights Award. Jerry is a “long-time unsung hero” in providing support for the human-rights struggles in Latin America and the Middle East. Advance payment is required and must be received on or before Tuesday, December 1. For more information, please call Joyce at (919) 876-0501. Cost is $35 per person. A cash wine bar will be available. For addition info, see http://www.hrcnc.org/HRCNC/Human_Rights_Award.html (back)
WED 12/9. Crucial Conversation Luncheon: Making sense of federal climate legislation with former U.S. Senate staffer, Todd Wooten
Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett Street, Raleigh
registration @ 11:30am, presentation begins at 12 noon and concludes by 1:30 pm. Cost: $10 (includes a box lunch) Pre-registration required Register at – http://www.ncpolicywatch.com/events/index.html?id=34 Todd Wooten is director of the Southeast Climate Resources Center at the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions at Duke University and a former legislative counsel to U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas. Todd will be joined by Veronica Butcher of the N.C. Conservation Network and Dr. Steve Jackson of the N.C. Budget and Tax Center in explaining the legislation, its strengths and weaknesses, and its prospects for success. Please join us for this special
THUR 12/10. 4:30 – 6pm. NCVCE Ten Year Anniversary Reception
Busy Bee Café, 225 Wilmington Street, Raleigh
Remarks by Rep. Rick Glazier and Former Sen. Wib Gulley. Light hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. RSVP to chase@ncvce.org Over the year’s we’ve accomplished a lot: increasing transparency, holding politicians accountable, and creating alternative Voter-Owned Elections programs for appellate judges and the Council of State. Please visit http://www.ncvce.org/image_uploads/RECEPTION_CARD_soloc.jpg to view our invitation. (back)
THUR 12/10. 7 – 9pm. International Human Rights Day – screening of Courting Justice followed by Judicial panel discussion.
Union Baptist Church: 904 N. Roxboro St., Durham
Join the Southern Coalition for Social Justice and Women Make Movies film producer Ruth Cowen for a screening of “Courting Justice” at the Union Baptist Church in Durham. “Courting Justice” is an award-winning documentary film about the South African women who make up 18% of the country’s judiciary. The film will be followed by a roundtable with North Carolina Judges Elaine Bushfan, Wanda Bryant, and Justice Timmons-Goodson to discuss the role of the judiciary in advancing human rights and their experiences as women of color in a field historically dominated by white men. RSVP on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=181872989002 For event information visit www.SCSJ.org
TUE 12/15. 6pm. Wake County Democratic Party – Wake Forest Precinct Organization meeting.
Wake Forest Church of God at 155 E. Cedar Ave., Wake Forest.
The Wake County Democratic Party is organizing Wake Forest precincts. A minimum of five registered Democrats are needed from each precinct. All interested Democrats are invited to the organizational meeting. If you are interested in serving, you are asked to call or e-mail Watt Jones at 724-0608 or Jones4WakeForest@aol.com as soon as possible. (back)
TUE 12/15. 6:30pm. Wake County Chapter UNA Dinner
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh, located at 3313 Wade Ave.
The event will begin with a buffet dinner of Lebanese and Mediterranean food catered by Neomonde Restaurant of Raleigh. Following the dinner Ambassador Thomas Miller, president and CEO of UNA-USA, will speak to us about how the UNA supports the United Nations and what role the chapters are expected to play. It will be designed as a motivational talk, and it will provide a great opportunity for all of us to ask questions, make suggestions, voice complaints, and hopefully rejuvenate our enthusiasm for the UNA. Cost for this dinner is $12 for students, $15 for members and $18 for nonmembers. To register, email Joan Robertson at joanhsrp@aol.com or call 836-8443. Make checks payable to UNA-Wake and mail to: Joan Robertson 5441 Blue Sage Drive Raleigh, NC 27606.
THUR 12/17. 7pm. Fuquay-Varina Documentary Night – Soldiers of Peace
Fuquay-Varina Community Center at 820 S. Main St. Fuquay-Varina
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.
MON 1/11. 6 – 8pm. Next meeting for the Wake Democratic Men’s Club – Featuring NC Auditor Beth Wood.
Clarion Hotel, 320 Hillsborough St., Raleigh
If anyone spent her career preparing for a job, it’s Beth Wood. She’ll talk about how she has been proactive in helping the NCGA address vendor contracts which cost us extra money. The Wake Democratic Men’s Club (WDMC) holds its regular dinner meeting on the second Monday of every month (except July and December). Registration starts at 6 PM, and a plated dinner ($16) is served at 6:30 PM. Please rsvp for dinner at 919-828-5656 or by email wakedemmen@wakedems.org no later than 10am on the Monday of the meeting. Please join us for good food, good fellowship, and an opportunity to connect with other Democrats! All are welcome.
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 11/23. 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
TUE 11/24. 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 11/24. 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.
THUR 12/3. 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
MON 12/7. 7pm. Central Citizen Advisory Council. Meets 1st Monday
John P. “Top” Greene Community Center, 401 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Call Sandra Carson, Community Specialist, at 919-831-6097 or e-mail: sandra.carson@ci.raleigh.nc.us for more information.
MON 12/7. 7:30pm. Falls of Neuse Citizen Advisory Council, Usually Meets bi-monthly on 1st Monday.
Eastgate Park Community Center, 4200 Quail Hollow Drive, Raleigh
Call Dan Tew, Community Specialist at 919-831-6124 or e-mail: dan.tew@ci.raleigh.nc.us for more information.
TUE 12/8. 7:30pm. Mordecai Citizen Advisory Council Meets 2nd Tuesday
Hope Elementary School, 1116 N. Blount Street, Raleigh
Go to www.mordecai.org for Newsletter. For more information contact Froylan Nolasco, Community Specialist at 919-831-6136 or e-mail: froylan.nolasco@ci.raleigh.nc.us. (back)
TUE 12/8. 7pm. Northwest Citizen Advisory Council, Meets 2nd Tuesday.
Police District 21 Building, 8016 Glenwood Ave/US 70 (on the north side between Lynn Rd and Pinecrest), Raleigh
For more information – www.geocities.com/nwucac or contact Rebecca J. Brown, Community Specialist, at 919-831-6699 or e-mail: rebecca.brown@ci.raleigh.nc.us for more information.
TUE 12/8. 7pm. North Central Citizen Advisory Council, Meets 2nd Tuesday
Tarboro Road Park, 121 Tarboro Road, Raleigh
For more information Charlene Willard, Community Specialist at 919-831-6095 or
e-mail: charlene.willard@ci.raleigh.nc.us.
WED 12/9. 7:30pm. Five Points Citizen Advisory Council, Meets 2nd Wednesday, as needed.
Garris Building in Fred Fletcher Park, 802 Clay Street, Raleigh
Join E-mail Group: FivePointsCAC-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Call Sheila Lynch, Community Specialist at 919-831-6136 or email: sheila.lynch@ci.raleigh.nc.us for more information.
THUR 12/10. 7:30pm. Southeast Citizen Advisory Council, Meets 2nd Thursday.
Worthdale Community Center, 1001 Cooper Road, Raleigh.
Call Jonathan Edwards, Community Specialist at 919-831-6097 or e-mail: jonathan.edwards@ci.raleigh.nc.us for more information.
MON 12/14. 7pm. Northeast Citizen Advisory Council, Meets 2nd Mondays
Millbrook Exchange Park, 1905 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh, NC
Additional information at NECAC@mindspring.com. Call Tyrone Lindsey, Community Specialist at 919-831-6699 or e-mail: tyrone.lindsey@ci.raleigh.nc.us for more information.
MON 12/14. 7:30pm. Six Forks Citizen Advisory Council, Meets Bi-Monthly, Odd Months 2nd Monday.
Sertoma Art Center, 1400 W. Millbrook Rd.
For more information Luis Olivieri, Community Specialist, at 919-831-6099 or e-mail: luis.olivieri-robert@ci.raleigh.nc.us for more information.
MON 12/14. 7pm. South Citizen Advisory Council, Meets 2nd Monday
Biltmore Hills Community Center, 2615 Fitzgerald Drive, Raleigh.
For more information contact Sandra Carson, Community Specialist, at 919-831-6097 or e-mail: sandra.carson@ci.raleigh.nc.us.
MON 12/14. 7pm. Southwest Citizen Advisory Council, Meets 2nd Monday.
Carolina Pines Park, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh
For more information contact Luis Olivieri-Robert, Community Specialist at 919-831-6099 or e-mail: luis.olivieri-robert@ci.raleigh.nc.us or go their website at http://www.geocities.com/southwestcac
WED 12/16. 7pm. Raleigh Citizens Advisory Council, Meets 3rd Wednesday
City Council Chambers, 222 West Hargett Street, Room 201, Raleigh
Call Dwayne Patterson, Community Specialist Supervisor, at 919-831-6086 or email: dwayne.patterson@ci.raleigh.nc.us for more information.
THUR 12/17. 7pm. Hillsborough Citizen Advisory Council Meets on 3rd Thursday.
Pullen Art Center, 105 Pullen Road
Call Jonathan Edwards, Community Specialist at 919-831-6097 or e-mail: jonathan.edwards@ci.raleigh.nc.us for more information.
MON 12/21. 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.