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12/3 - 12/5: PFLAG Fundraiser - Shop at Joseph-Beth

WHAT:

PFLAG Fundraiser - Shop at Joseph-Beth

With voucher 20% of your purchase goes to PFLAG of Lexington

WHEN:

Friday - Sunday

December 3rd - 5th

WHERE:

Joseph-Beth Booksellers
161 Lexington Green Cir.

Lexington

Click here for a map to Joseph-Beth.

Click here to view & print the vouchers.

DETAILS:

Wanted to remind you that this coming weekend is your opportunity to shop at Joseph-Beth and help out PFLAG (Parents, Friends and Families of Lesbians and Gays).  20% of books, gifts, and music purchased will be donated, and 10% of cafe purchases!

This money will be of great use to us for printing costs (brochures and newsletter), for building our resource library (books and films), as well as the cost of programs, speakers, booths. Help us get the word out -- and to see our latest newsletter, go to www.pflaglex.org .

PRINT THESE OFF AND BRING YOUR VOUCHER WITH YOU. WE CANNOT ISSUE THEM AT THE STORE.

Please copy and share or forward to your friends.

SPONSOR:

PFLAG of Lexington Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians And Gays

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

info@pflaglex.org

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10/29 CKCPJ Fundraiser: “A Conversation with Paul Chappell”, music, light refreshments

WHAT:

CKCPJ's Voices 2010 presents

“A Conversation with Paul Chappell”

• complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres

• featuring guitarist Eric Smith from the band Killer Meteor

• help CKCPJ present VOICES 2010

WHEN:

5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Friday

October 29

WHERE:

DeVassa Bar & Lounge

401 West Main Street

Lexington

Click here for a map to DeVassa.

Click here to view & print the event flyer.  Help spread the word: post it.

Suggested donation $25. 

DETAILS:

Converse with peace educator Paul Chappell, hear good music, meet some real good people, and help CKCPJ fund Voices 2010. 

About Paul Chappell 

A graduate of West Point, Paul was deployed to Baghdad during part of his seven years of military service.  He left active duty last November as a Captain and now serves as Peace Leadership Director for the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation .  He is the author of two books, Will War Ever End?: A Soldier's Vision of Peace for the 21st Century and The End of War: How Waging Peace Can Save Humanity, Our Planet and Our Future.  Click here to learn more about Paul Chappell.

Paul’s time in Central Kentucky is made possible by the generous support of Sayre School,  Bluegrass Community and Technical College, Transylvania University,  the University of Kentucky, Berea College, Berea's Friends Community,  and the financial contributions of many individuals. 

2010 Voices

This event is also part of 2010 Voices event series of the Central Kentucky Council for Peace and Justice, which is running from September through November.  For a complete schedule of "Voices" events click here. 

SPONSORS:

Unitarian Universalist Church of Lexington

Central Kentucky Council for Peace & Justice

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Gail Koehler

peaceandjusticeky@gmail.com

859-338-2418

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10/23 KFTC fundraiser: Harvest Moon - Bike Race & Dance

WHAT:

Kentuckians for the Commonwealth and Seedleaf present

Harvest Moon

AlleyCat & Square Dance II

WHEN:

6:00 p.m. Bike Race Registration

6:30 p.m. Bike Race

7:30 p.m. Square Dance Begins

Saturday October 23rd

WHERE:

London Ferrell Community Garden

250 East Third Street (corner w. Elm Street Lane)

Lexington

Click here to view and print the event flyer.  Spread the word: post it.

$5 Registration for race & dance

DETAILS:

KFTC and Seedleaf are putting on a bike race/square dance fundraiser.

The details are as follows: anyone interested in participating in the bike race should come to the London Ferrell community garden on the corner of 3rd St and Elm Tree Lane to register. It costs $5 to race and we're encouraging folks to wear their best square dance attire (there will be prizes!).

BIKE RACE:

All riders, bikes, and experience levels welcome.  Prizes for first place and best dressed.

The cyclists will then be given a list of social justice check points that they have to hit downtown. Among those include AVOL, the BRCC, the Council for Peace and Justice, Moveable Feast and Mountain Justice.

At each checkpoint they will have a volunteer from the participating organization mark that they were there - and give them information about their work (i.e. pamphlets and info on how they can volunteer, donate etc.)

DANCE:

After the race folks will return to garden for a good old fashion square dance.  Julie Sheperd Powell will call the dance with a house band.  Expect only good people, good people and supporting great organizations.

SPONSORS:

Kentuckians for the Commonwealth

Seedleaf

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Ondine Miranda Quinn

(859) 276-0563 (office)
(859) 368-4438 (cell)

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11/20 Concert: Which Side Are You On ?

6/29 Tim Wise speaking at CAC Poverty Forum

WHAT:

The Community Action Council invites you to:

The Poverty Forum 2010

Speaker: Tim Wise

WHEN:

6:30 - 8:30 pm Tuesday

June 29th

WHERE:

Hilton Downtown Hotel

369 West Vine Street

Lexington

Tickets: $30 / $300 per Table of 10

Click here to view and print the event flyer.

DETAILS:

The 2010 Poverty Forum will begin with this kick-off dinner presented by Columbia Gas of Kentucky.  This year's speakers will be Tim Wise, one of America's most prominent anti-racist writers and activists.

About Tim Wise.

Wise has spoken in 48 states including education institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, and the Law Schools at Yale and Columbia, along with various community groups around the nation. Wise has provided training nationwide on how to combat racial inequities. Wise is the author of:

• “Between Barack and a Hard Place: Race and Whiteness in the Age of Obama”

• “White like me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son”

• “Affirmative Action: Racial Preference in Black and White”

To find out about the many things that the Community Action Council does for the regions poor citizens, click here.

SPONSORS:

Community Action Council

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Charlie Lanter
(859) 244-2221

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PLEASE NOTE: We limit postings on Justicelist to legislative alerts and announcements of events. The CKCPJ seeks to promote dialogue as a path to peace and justice. Consequently, we may announce events that reflect points of view not necessarily endorsed by the Council.

 

3/26 Mitch Barrett - Benefit Concert for Peace Meal Gardens

WHAT:

Benefit Concert for Peace Meal Gardens

with award-winning Kentucky singer/songwriter Mitch Barrett

WHEN:

7:00 p.m. Friday

March 26

WHERE:

BCTC-Leestown Student Center

164 Opportunity Way

Lexington

Click here for a map to the Leestown campus

Click here to view & print the concert flyer

Suggested donation: $5-15.  Email the contacts below for more information

DETAILS:
Mitch Barrett ….  One of Kentucky’s best singer/songwriters. The 2009 Telluride Troubadour, winner of the New Folk award in Kerrville, Texas; two time Merlefest Chris Austin winner; first place Rocky Mountain Folks Fest.  His sound is hard to classify, with some saying his genre is Appalachianfunkyrastafolksy-bluesman, but we’ll say contemporary Appalachian, with a touch of Americana. His music is hard to resist. Click here to listen to Drop in the Bucket, Pearl, and other winners online.

Peace Meal Gardens

is BCTC’s organic, community garden located adjacent to the Leestown Campus.  The gardens include allotment plots, a market garden, pumpkin patch, children’s garden, and plots to feed the poor.

SPONSORS:

Peace Meal Garden

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

debbie.shambro@kctcs.edu

danny.mayer@kctcs.edu

jessica.peacemeal@gmail.com

rebecca.glasscock@kctcs.edu

The Justicelist blog and listserv are free services of the Central Kentucky Council for Peace & Justice.

PLEASE NOTE: We limit postings on Justicelist to legislative alerts and announcements of events. The CKCPJ seeks to promote dialogue as a path to peace and justice. Consequently, we may announce events that reflect points of view not necessarily endorsed by the Council.

2/10 Haiti Forum & Fundraiser at Transylvania Univ.

WHAT:

Past, Present, and Building Hope for Haiti’s Future: Panel and Forum

~ An Educational Fundraiser for the People of Haiti ~

WHEN:

7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Wednesday

February 10

WHERE:

Transylvania University

Haggin Auditorium
Mitchell Fine Arts Building

Lexington

For a map to the Auditorium click here.

Click here to view the event poster.  Please print and post it.

Free of charge and open to the public.  Donation requested.

DETAILS:

Program

• Welcome - Dr. Charles Shearer, President of Transylvania University

• Introductions and Moderator - Ms. Janelle Johnson, Senior International Affairs Major

Panel Presentations

“The Struggles of Nation Building in Modern Haiti” - Dr. Gregg Bocketti
Assistant Professor of History; Ph.D. in History, M.A. in Latin American Studies, Tulane University.

“Post-Earthquake Haiti: An Exceptional Public Health Challenge” - Dr. Kathleen Jagger
Associate Dean and Professor of Biology; Ph.D. in Microbiology, University of Cincinnati and M.P.H. in International Health, Harvard University.

Our Special Haitian Guest Speakers

“Haiti: A Turning Point” – Mr. Gueber Lamour

Mr. Gueber Lamour was born in Haiti and moved to the U.S. almost 19 years ago. He holds Bachelor’s degrees in Romance Languages and Aviation Management and is working on a Master’s degree in International Relations. He currently works as a freelance Creole interpreter and provides language support for the Dept. of Homeland Security.

“Haiti: Now or Never” - Mr. Jean Reynold Alcius

Mr. Jean Reynold Alcius, a native of Haiti, received his Bachelor’s degree in Finance and International Business at the University of Panama where he was active in student organizations. He currently serves as Treasurer for the Kentucky Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, is the Haitian secretary for Servas International, works with the Episcopal Church, as well as for a local Haitian organization here in Lexington.

Open forum immediately to follow

Please bring cash or check, payable to "Transylvania Hope for Haiti."

All monies will go directly to support Partners in Health, a Boston-based international non-governmental organization, co-founded by Dr. Paul Farmer, whose goal is providing preferential options for the poor in health care. PIH builds partnerships in Haiti and elsewhere to remove structural barriers to health and human dignity. Some of their medical staff have been working in Haiti for more than 20 years, and these efforts have been chronicled in the Pulitzer prize winning book, Mountains Beyond Mountains. For more information see: http://www.standwithhaiti.org

SPONSORS:

Transylvania University’s Hope for Haiti Campaign

Transylvania's Office of Community Service & Civic Engagement

Transylvania University

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Professor Brian Rich

(859) 233-8191

Karen Anderson

(859) 233-8181

12/17 Coal Free Future Project - Launch Party & Benefit

WHAT:

Coal Free Future Project - Launch Party & Benefit

WHEN:

6:00 p.m. Doors Open

7:00 p.m. Event Starts

Thursday December 17th

WHERE:

Buster's Billiards & Backroom
899 Manchester St.
Lexington

Click here for a map & directions to Busters.

$10 in advance; $15 at door.  Click here to purchase tickets in advance. 

DETAILS:

Kick off the Coal Free Future Project with it’s founders. Enjoy live music, drink specials, raffle and door prizes, and live short preview of the show.

The Coal Free Future Project is an original multimedia/performance art project conceived and created by Jeff Biggers and Stephanie Pistello, incorporating music, film, theatre, literature and spoken word, in a dynamic exploration of the impact of coal mining and climate change in our daily lives, our communities, our cultures, and our environments.

Fellow collaborators include KY musician Ben Sollee and actor/filmmaker Ben Evans.

SPONSORS:

Coal Free Future Project

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

coalfreefutureproject@gmail.com

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DISCLAIMER: We limit postings on Justicelist to legislative alerts and announcements of events. Postings to Justicelist reflect a broad spectrum of views, all intended to advance justice, peace, and a sustainable environment. The CKCPJ does not necessarily endorse any particular event or the views of the originators of any given posting.

11/5 Celebration of Voices for Peace & Justice

 
 
WHAT:

Celebration of Voices for Peace & Justice

Fundraising Reception

WHEN:

5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Thursday

November 5th

WHERE:

Natasha's Bistro & Bar
112 Esplanade

Lexington

Click here for a map to the cafe

Suggested contribution $15.  Cannot afford $15?  Join us anyway.

DETAILS:

Join us for complimentary (courtesy of Natasha's)  wine, hor d'oeuvres and a cash bar as we celebrate the success of the CKCPJ's Voices 09.  This series of events included 18 events during the month of October, all designed to help us hear voices from central Kentucky and the wider world that more of us need to hear.  Proceeds go to support the on-going work of the Council for Peace & Justice.

SPONSORS:

Central Kentucky Council for Peace & Justice

Natasha's Bistro & Bar

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Richard Mitchell

(859) 327-6277

10/22 Fundraiser: Singers Anne Feeney and David Rovics

WHAT:

Happy Hour at Natasha's with

Singers Anne Feeney and David Rovics

Come out for single payer healthcare & social justice!

WHEN:

5 - 7 p.m. Thursday

October 22

WHERE:

Natasha's Cafe
112 Esplanade

Lexington

$5 - 30 sliding scale donation; RSVP (859)259-2754

Click here to view & print the event flyer.  Spread the word: post it.  (The poster will come later)

DETAILS:

Anne Feeney Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Anne Feeney is the granddaughter of an intrepid mineworkers' organizer, who also used music to carry the message of solidarity to working people. After two decades of community activism and regional performances at rallies, Anne took her message on the road. Since 1991 Anne has traveled to the frontlines in 42 states, as well as Canada, Mexico, Denmark, Ireland and Sweden.

Her anthem "Have You Been to Jail for Justice?"has been performed by activists everywhere, including Peter, Paul and Mary. Dubbed the "minister of culture" to the movements for economic and social justice and human rights, Anne is "the best labor singer in North America" according to Utah Phillips. In 2005, Anne received the Joe Hill Award from the Labor Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC. Past recipients include Cesar Chavez, Pete Seeger, Faith Petric and Hazel Dickens. Her critically acclaimed recordings are widely available.

David Rovics Amy Goodman calls him "the musical version of Democracy Now!"

Proceeds will support the work of Kentuckians for Single Payer Health Care, Kentuckians for the Commonwealth.  Suggested contribution is $5 to $30 depending on your ability to pay.

SPONSORS:

Central KY Chapter of Kentuckians for Single Payer Health Care

Kentuckians For the Commonwealth (KFTC)

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Janet Tucker

(859) 389-8575