Ongoing weekly vigils for justice and peace:
Chapel Hill: 4:30-5:30 pm, Fridays, corner of Elliott Rd and East Franklin St (942-2535).
SUN 12/6. 9:15 – 10:15am. Community United Church of Christ Adult Forum – Mary Jane Clark, volunteer with StepUp Ministry.
Community United Church of Christ, 814 Dixie Trail, Vaughan Fellowship Hall, Raleigh http://www.communityucc.org/ Speaker is Mary Jane Clark, volunteer with StepUp Ministry, an interfaith community that prepares people who are ready and willing to make positive changes in their lives to become self-sufficient. http ://step-up.us For more information, contact Cynthia Ball – cball@BallMediation.com or 919.387.9479
SUN 12/6. 2 – 4pm. Christopher Heagarty Holiday Fundraiser.
The Casey House, 9805 Tandem Court, Raleigh
Hosted by the Northern Wake Democrats. http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=208395948938 2010 is just around the Corner. Start the New Year off right by supporting House District 41 Representative Chris Heagarty!!!! Come bring family and friends. Refreshments to be Served and children welcomed. (Santa is dropping by around 1pm) Guests $25 Couple $40 Sponsorship available at $100, $250, $500, $1000. (back)
SUN 12/6. 5pm. How to Help NC Immigrant Students Go to College
CHICLE, 101 East Weaver Street, Suite G1, Carrboro.
Melinda Wiggins, Executive Director of Student Action with Farmworkers (SAF) to speak. This talk will cover the recent history of college access in North Carolina, highlighting ways youth could have and have participated in the process. It will then lead into a discussion of the current situation, including individual steps that youth, their families, and allies can take to advocate for change. Melinda Wiggins is the Executive Director of Student Action with Farmworkers (SAF), a nonprofit organization that brings students and farmworkers together to learn about each other’s lives, share resources and skills, improve conditions for farmworkers, and build diverse coalitions working for social change. For additional info email chicle@chi-cle.com or phone: 919-933-0398. http://www.chi-cle.com
MON 12/7. 6:30pm. Pre-DVD Release Screening of the Documentary – No Impact Man
UNC, Room 104, Howell Hall, Chapel Hill
see website for details – http://noimpactmanscreening.eventbrite.com/ or for more info, contact kamandasaunders@gmail.com
TUE 12/8. 5:30 – 7pm. WakeUP invites you its monthly happy hour.
Sitti in Downtown Raleigh.
Please note, cash bar. This month’s discussion topic: Raleigh’s New Development Code. Please join us at Sitti for a casual discussion about Raleigh’s New Code. Come share your interests and concerns surrounding the New Code through a discussion with other WakeUP community members. Elected officials from Raleigh’s City Council will be on hand to explain form-based coding among other issues relevant to good growth planning for metropolitan areas. For more info on the City Code, see http://tinyurl.com/RaleighComp The New Code intends to offer greater clarity and predictability for developers and neighborhoods alike by removing and amending outdated standards and encouraging quality development through better zoning practices and improved urban development standards defined by Raleigh’s New Comprehensive Plan. Questions about the happy hour? Please contact accampbe@ncsu.edu
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)
TUE 12/8. 6:30-9:00pm. The Arc of Wake County Holiday Party
Hayes Barton United Methodist Church, 2209 Fairview Road, Raleigh.
Popular DJs Steve & William will return with great music for dancing. Refreshments served*. *If you plan to attend, please bring a beverage or snack to share with everyone. Call the office at 832-2660 if you’d like a list of suggested snacks or drinks to bring. Note – dinner will not be served. The Arc of Wake County working with and for people with developmental disabilities and their families in Wake County. http://www.arcwake.org/
TUE 12/8. 6 – 8pm. Interested in Raleigh’s affordable housing practices? Or how the city addresses needs in low-income areas?
Crossroads Fellowship, Room 211 2721 Millbrook Road. Raleigh.
registration begins at 5:30. The public is encouraged to attend and participate in an important public discussion to establish priorities on affordable housing, public services, infrastructure and public facility improvements, and other eligible activities for the City of Raleigh Consolidated Plan 2010-2015. For more information: Please call the Community Development Department at 996-4330
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
SAT 12/12. 11a – 4pm. “No You Can’t” Rally at The White House
Washington, DC
Over 100 leading peace activist groups have announced an Emergency Anti-Escalation Rally at the White to reject President Obama’s military escalation in Afghanistan. Speakers include: Cynthia McKinney, Sen. Mike Gravel, Kathy Kelly, Chris Hedges, David Swanson, Phyllis Bennis, Rev. Graylan Hagler, Coy McKinney, Debra Sweet, Brian Becker, Mathis Chiroux, Lynne Williams, Hon. Betty Hall, Elaine Brower, Marian Douglas, Michael Knox, Ralph Lopez, Ron Fisher, and statements from Col. Ann Wright, Stephen Zunes and Granny D (turning 100!). www.enduswars.org It’s time to finally get serious, to lobby, to protest, to sit in, to nonviolently disrupt and resist in local district offices until enough Representatives commit to voting No on any bill to fund more war.
SAT 12/12. 2pm. To all Holly Springs Democrats – please join the Wake Dems for a precinct “meet up” group meeting
BCK Building, 100 Roger Street, Holly Springs, NC
Come out and meet your elected officials and precinct officers. Contact info@wakedems.org or Marystarkey8@aol.com or arthurlutleyjr@yahoo.com for additional info. (back)
SUN 12/13. 9:15 – 10:15am. Community United Church of Christ Adult Forum – Celebrating Human Rights Week, “Embedding Human Rights in Communities.”
Community United Church of Christ, 814 Dixie Trail, Vaughan Fellowship Hall, Raleigh http://www.communityucc.org/ Speaker is Judith Blau, Professor of Sociology at UNC-CH, and President of Sociologists Without Borders (US chapter). For more information, contact Cynthia Ball – cball@BallMediation.com or 919.387.9479
SUN 12/13. 2pm. Merry Christmas…Charles Malone!! (Holiday Bash/Fundraiser)
The Casey’s House, 9805 Tandem Court, Raleigh
Northern Wake Democrats Holiday Bash/Fundraiser – Charles Malone — Candidate for NC Senate — will be our Guest of Honor. Suggested Stocking Stuffer – $25 check. $40 for couples. Sponsorships $100, $250, $500 and $1000. Come join the fun!!! (back)
MON 12/14. 5:30 – 7:30pm. NC Democratic Party Holiday Reception
Goodwin House, 220 Hillsborough St., Raleigh
The North Carolina Democratic Party, Governor Bev Perdue, Democratic Council of State and our Democratic Legislators cordially invite you to a Holiday Reception. The North Carolina Democratic Party to hold our annual Holiday Reception. This is an opportunity for our members and supporters to gather together and close out the year, while preparing for 2010. If you would like to attend, please contact Sallie Leslie at sleslie@ncdp.org or by dialing 919-821-2777, extension 205. Tickets are $50. (back)
TUE 12/15. 12noon. Annual Bill of Rights Day Observance
East Franklin Street Courthouse steps, Peace and Justice Plaza, Chapel Hill
Reading of First Ten Amendments to the US Constitution by any 10 volunteers present and proclamations read by designated representatives of County Commissioners, members of Town Council, and Carrboro Aldermen. Join this annual event!
TUE 12/15. 12:15pm. Anniversary celebration for the Bill of Rights and for the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Old Capital Building, House Chamber, Raleigh.
Co-sponsored by the ACLU-NC.
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 – 8pm. Raleigh/Wake 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness
Malabys Crossroads Baptist Church 911 Old Knight Road Knightdale
Faith Support Circle Program Community Information Meeting You are invited to join the community wide effort to end homelessness in Wake County. To learn more about how your faith community can assist in breaking the cycle of poverty by helping a family who is homeless move towards self-sufficiency, please plan to attend. (A light meal will be served. Please register early.) Key elements of the meeting: · How to organize a Support Circle team within your faith community · Roles and responsibilities of the Support Circle team · Testimonials from active Support Circle team members For additional information about the Support Circle Program or to register for this training, please contact: Latonya Agard at 919-790-8533 ext. 27 or latonya.agard@raldioc.org OR Roberta Macauley at 919-790-8533 ext. 32 or Roberta.macauley@raldioc.org
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.
WED 12/16. 11am. Senior Democrats of Wake County monthly meeting.
The luncheon is at the Crabtree Marriott Hotel, 4500 Marriott Drive.
For more information, check www.wakedems.org/sdwc (back)
WED 12/16. 6:30pm. Wake County Progressive Democrats will be hosting a Holiday Celebration
Goodwin House, 220 Hillsborough St, Raleigh
As is our custom, the Wake County Progressive Democrats will be hosting a Holiday Celebration as our December meeting. This party is our chance to just hang out with a great group of left-leaning friends with the sole purpose of relaxation and fellowship. All are welcome. (back)
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.
There will not be a meeting of Wake County Voter Education Coalition in DEC. Next meeting is MON 1/18. 7pm.
SUN 12/20. 9:15 – 10:15am. Community United Church of Christ Adult Forum – Maria Murray Riemann will read a Christmas story (last meeting of 2009)
Community United Church of Christ, 814 Dixie Trail, Vaughan Fellowship Hall, Raleigh http://www.communityucc.org/
For more information, contact Cynthia Ball – cball@BallMediation.com or 919.387.9479 This Forum will be the last of 2009, there is no meeting on 12/27.
There will not be a Wake County Democratic Party Board Meeting in DEC. Next board meeting is MON 1/25.
TUE 1/5. 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 1/5. 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 1/6. 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.
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.
MON 1/18. 7pm. Next Meeting of the Wake County Voter Education Coalition.
Garner Road YMCA, Main Bldg, 2235 Garner Rd., Raleigh.
For more info, contact Eugene Weeks, 832-2377.
MON 1/25. 6pm. Wake County Democratic Party Board Meeting.
Goodwin House, 220 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh.
4th Mondays of the month at 6pm. (back)
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 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.
THUR 1/7. 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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