[HCCN] December calendar of events

[Larry Dansinger]

Hi Christina,

Not a lot of events in December, as usual. Will send the calendar again on
the 17th, which may or may not have any additional information. Don't worry
about waiting for that version if you don't want to.

Larry Dansinger


November 29 (also next three Saturdays): Annual Advent Vigil for
Disarmament, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM, across from Administration Building of Bath
Iron Works, Washington Street, Bath. Call 763-4062 or 772-1442 or
jafabussell at gwi.net.

December 2: CONA's Annual Potluck and Poetry event w/Pemaquid Poets, 6 PM,
Second Congregational Church, Newcastle. CAll Rosie Bensen, 563-5842 or
www.conamaine.com.

December 3-5: Bullying Prevention Training, USM, Portland. FMI or to
register: Pam Anderson, pamelaa at usm.maine.edu or 780-4991.

December 4: Citizens Trade Policy Commission Hearing (assessing impact of
trade agreements on the state), time TBA in Bangor (location TBA). PICA,
947-4203 or info at pica.ws or www.pica.ws.

December 6: Talk on the International Criminal Court by John Washburn, 1 PM,
Main Lodge of The Highlands, 30 Governors Way, Topsham (off Route 24 and
196). Amnesty International, 832-6863 or thesil at midcoast.com.

December 7: "War-Justified or Not?" panel of representatives of several
religious faiths, 1:30 PM, Allen Avenue Unitarian Universalist Church, 524
Allen Avenue, Portland. FMI: Sally Breen, 892-8391 or 712-7566.

December 8: "The World We Believe In: Hope for Human Rights in a New Era"
talk w/NAACP national president Benjamin Jealous, 7 PM, Abromson Center,
USM, Portland. Call 253-5074 for details.

December 10:  Various observances of Human Rights Day around the state.
Contact: Amnesty International, 832-6863 or thesil at midcoast.com.

December 10: "The Story of Stuff and Potluck" (humorous look at
materialism), part of "Create a Peaceful World by Sustaining Our Future"
series, 7 PM, Dover Friends Meeting, 141 Central Ave., Dover, NH. Phyllis
Killam-Abell, (603) 580-1934 or pkillamabell at comcast.net.

December 13: JED Center's annual Solidarity Supper, 5:30 PM for dinner and 7
PM for entertainment, Turner Grange, Route 117, Turner. Call 946-4478 or
www.jedcollective.org.

December 14: "Pete Seeger: The Power of Song" film shown (music for peace
and justice), 7 PM, Peace and Justice Center, 170 Park St., Bangor. Call
942-9343 or www.peacectr.org.

December 16: Human Rights Day observance of the 60th anniversary of the
signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, including cards, film,
and other activities. 5:30 PM, Camden Public Library. For details: 273-4046
or thesil at midcoast.com.

January 1: CONA's annual "Peaceful Beginnings" new year's program with art,
music, poetry, etc., noon-3 PM, Skidompha Library, Damariscotta. Call
563-5842 or www.conamaine.com.

Notices:

The Maine Video Activists Network (MVAN) is planning to collect and list
various video clips and releases being produced in Maine on a monthly or
periodic basis. Possible video titles might include one on a local peace
rally, or an interview of someone who has experienced torture, or actions
against corporations taking water for bottling purposes, or a solar heating
workshop, or a response to the Red Cross when it is discriminating against
gay men who want to donate blood. To get occasional emails about new
releases, contact Craig Saddlemire, craig at roundpointmovies.org or do a web
search for the Maine Video Activists Network.

Maine Equal Justice Partners (MEJP) has produced a series of guides and
brochures on financial and medical assistance for low income people in the
state. For example: "Maine's Medical Assistance Programs: Who's Covered and
Who's Not" and "Help with Winter Utility and Fuel Bills: A Resource Guide."
MEJP will be working with low income groups on legislative bills, on issues
such as health care, fuel assistance, and affordable housing, for the next
session as well. Call MEJP, 1-866-626-7059 or www.mejp.org.

"Gaian Voices" is an occasional free newsletter from western Maine about the
benefits of an ecological, earth-centered lifestyle. A recent edition
included articles on baking bread and making tortillas, "The Rapture in the
Earth," and medicinal herbs. Journals are free (if you find one in the
neighborhood) or by donation of $20 (more or less) to cover postage and
other production costs. Contact: Susan Meeker-Lowry, smlowry at fairpoint.net
or 697-2002.

Looking for holiday gifts? You can always find a good, affordable selection
from HOME (Homeworkers Organized for More Employment) in Orland. Their
latest newspaper includes their annual holiday gifts section--Guatemalan
crafts, maple syrup, balsam pillows, wreaths, pottery, and more. For a
complete list: HOME, 469-7961 or www.homecoop.net.

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