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Hi Christina,<BR>
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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.<BR>
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Larry Dansinger<BR>
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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 <FONT COLOR="#0000FF"><U>jafabussell@gwi.net</U></FONT>.<BR>
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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.<BR>
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December 3-5: Bullying Prevention Training, USM, Portland. FMI or to register: Pam Anderson, <FONT COLOR="#0000FF"><U>pamelaa@usm.maine.edu</U></FONT> or 780-4991.<BR>
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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 <FONT COLOR="#0000FF"><U>info@pica.ws</U></FONT> or www.pica.ws.<BR>
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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 <FONT COLOR="#0000FF"><U>thesil@midcoast.com</U></FONT>.<BR>
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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.<BR>
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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.<BR>
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December 10: Various observances of Human Rights Day around the state. Contact: Amnesty International, 832-6863 or <FONT COLOR="#0000FF"><U>thesil@midcoast.com</U></FONT>.<BR>
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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 <FONT COLOR="#0000FF"><U>pkillamabell@comcast.net</U></FONT>.<BR>
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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.<BR>
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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.<BR>
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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 <FONT COLOR="#0000FF"><U>thesil@midcoast.com</U></FONT>.<BR>
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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.<BR>
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Notices:<BR>
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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, <FONT COLOR="#0000FF"><U>craig@roundpointmovies.org</U></FONT> or do a web search for the Maine Video Activists Network.<BR>
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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.<BR>
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"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, <FONT COLOR="#0000FF"><U>smlowry@fairpoint.net</U></FONT> or 697-2002.<BR>
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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.<BR>
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