NORTH CAROLINA FOCUS: Peace Rallies, Groups and Events
Here are some events and groups in North Carolina:
Ongoing weekly vigils for Justice and Peace:
* Chapel Hill: Each Friday from 4:30-5:30PM at the corner of Elliott Road and East Franklin Street. Call 942-2535 for information.
* Durham: Each Saturday, from Noon-1:00PM, Gregson and Main Streets, opposite Brightleaf Square. Call 402-0424 for information.
Weekly Veterans for Peace Vigil in Asheville
Every Tuesday 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
At the Vance Memorial
Pack Square
Asheville, NC 28801
Weekly Women in Black Anti-War Vigil in Asheville
Every Friday 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Vance Monument - Pack Square
Asheville, NC
The Women In Black stand in silence against war, each Friday from 5 to 6 PM. All others are welcome to stand with them.
Young Democrats of North Carolina State Convention:
The YDNC state convention is a time for young Democrats and supporters to join together and celebrate our successes from the past year and prepare for the coming year. This year will also mark the 80th anniversary of YDNC.
Date and Time: Saturday, March 29, 2008 - 9:00am
Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention Center
4700 Emperor Blvd
Durham, North Carolina 27703
Contact:
Zack Hawkins, president@ydnc.org
The YDNC Executive Board is pleased to announce that the annual YDNC State Convention will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2008 at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention Center in Durham (http://www.sheratonrtp.com/). This year, 2008, marks YDNC’s 80th year, and our annual convention will celebrate this amazing anniversary and the coming election year.
We are also extremely excited to announce that the keynote speaker at this year’s convention will be the controversial and inspirational CNN commentator and Democratic political strategist James Carville.
Please visit www.ydnc.org for more information and updates.
Democratic Women of Union County hold their monthly meeting the second Monday of every month at the Hilltop Restaurant Hwy 74 and 601 South. Seating for "Dutch Dinner" at 5:30PM, Program & Business at 6:00PM
Cabarrus County Senior Democrats have their monthly meeting the second Tuesday of every month at Troutman's BBQ restaurant, 1388 US-601-BYP S, Concord, NC. They start at 6.30 pm and for $7 you can enjoy a delicious BBQ buffet.
Mecklenburg County Democratic Women meet on the second Wednesday of each month, usually at a local library. Meet and greet from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00. Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m.
Contact: Joan Belk, 704-578-4227
Mecklenburg County Senior Democrats
meet on the second Friday of each month at Walls AME Zion Church, 2722 Bancroft St. Bring a bag lunch if desired. Meeting time is Noon.
Contact Sam Brown, 704-553-9061 or sambev_at_bellsouth.net
The Young Democrats of Mecklenburg County meet on the second Sunday of each month at 7:00 pm. Locations will vary and will be announced in advance of each meeting. Contact Becky Gomer, 704-200-8801 or president_at_meckyoungdems.org
"Third Thursday Group", a North Carolina Democratic "think tank", meets every third Thursday at Restaurant Costello's from 6.30 to 8.30 pm. 970 Branchview Dr NE, Concord, NC. Join us again to express your views and help to shape the party's agenda as we move into the future!
African-American Caucus of Mecklenburg County
Takes place the third Thursday of each Month, at 7:00 pm, at the Texas Land & Cattle Co., 517 University Center Blvd. Contact Michael Lawson 704-458-8150 or mamlawson_at_carolina.rr.com
Cabarrus County Democratic Women will have their monthly meeting the fourth Thursday of every month at the Stowe A-Way fish restaurant, starting at 6.30 pm. 455 Corban Ave Se, Concord, NC. All Democrats are encouraged to attend.
And for those who want to combine social events with politics, here are the Drinking Liberally Groups in North Carolina:
Asheville, North Carolina
* Every Thursday, 7:00-10:00 pm
* Asheville Brewing Company, 77 Coxe Ave (Downtown, 1/2 block north of Hilliard Ave.)
* Hosted by Aric Vance and Susan Lee, asheville (at) drinkingliberally.org
Charlotte, North Carolina
* First Monday and Third Wednesday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
* First Monday of the month Location: Brixx Uptown, 225 E 6th St (we usually gather at the bar, on the LEFT side)
* Be sure to bring in your parking pass for validation, and to tell the parking attendant you are going to Brixx so they don't charge you $5!
* Third Wednesday of the month Location: Dolce Vita, 3205 N Davidson St 1/2 priced wines by the glass on Wednesday
* Hosted by Marcus Williams, Andy Graves and Mark Campbell, charlotte (at) drinkingliberally.org
Charlotte Eating Liberally
* Second Saturday of each month, 10:00 am
* Matthews Community Farmers' Market, 105 N Trade St, Matthews (We meet at the tables just outside of the Community House Coffee Shop)
* Come by after collecting your week's bounty & join us for a cup of coffee from the community house and a freshly baked pastery from one of the vendors!
* Bring your favorite organic/local/sustainable related books or recipes.
* Hosted by Laura Paynter and Heather Taylor, charlotte (at) eatingliberally.org
Concord, North Carolina
* Second Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
* Sweet Pea Cafe, 16 Union St S (1/2 block south of Cabarrus & Union)
* Hosted by Mark Ortiz, concordnc (at) drinkingliberally.org
Greensboro, North Carolina
* Every Thursday, 7:00-9:00 pm
* The Green Bean, 341 S Elm St
* Hosted by Richard Rozzelle, greensboro (at) drinkingliberally.org
Raleigh, North Carolina
* Every Tuesday, 6:00-9:00 pm
* Players Retreat, 105 Oberlin Rd (right near Hillsborough Street)
* Look for us in the room across from the bar, thru the doorway.
* Hosted by Wallace Pankow and Dave Carden, raleigh (at) drinkingliberally.org
Wilmington, North Carolina
* First and third Tuesday of each month, 7:30 pm onward
* Orton's, 131 N Front St
* Hosted by Tom Schutte and Jimmy Cartrette, wilmingtonnc (at) drinkingliberally.org
Ongoing weekly vigils for Justice and Peace:
* Chapel Hill: Each Friday from 4:30-5:30PM at the corner of Elliott Road and East Franklin Street. Call 942-2535 for information.
* Durham: Each Saturday, from Noon-1:00PM, Gregson and Main Streets, opposite Brightleaf Square. Call 402-0424 for information.
Weekly Veterans for Peace Vigil in Asheville
Every Tuesday 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
At the Vance Memorial
Pack Square
Asheville, NC 28801
Weekly Women in Black Anti-War Vigil in Asheville
Every Friday 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Vance Monument - Pack Square
Asheville, NC
The Women In Black stand in silence against war, each Friday from 5 to 6 PM. All others are welcome to stand with them.
Young Democrats of North Carolina State Convention:
The YDNC state convention is a time for young Democrats and supporters to join together and celebrate our successes from the past year and prepare for the coming year. This year will also mark the 80th anniversary of YDNC.
Date and Time: Saturday, March 29, 2008 - 9:00am
Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention Center
4700 Emperor Blvd
Durham, North Carolina 27703
Contact:
Zack Hawkins, president@ydnc.org
The YDNC Executive Board is pleased to announce that the annual YDNC State Convention will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2008 at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention Center in Durham (http://www.sheratonrtp.com/). This year, 2008, marks YDNC’s 80th year, and our annual convention will celebrate this amazing anniversary and the coming election year.
We are also extremely excited to announce that the keynote speaker at this year’s convention will be the controversial and inspirational CNN commentator and Democratic political strategist James Carville.
Please visit www.ydnc.org for more information and updates.
Democratic Women of Union County hold their monthly meeting the second Monday of every month at the Hilltop Restaurant Hwy 74 and 601 South. Seating for "Dutch Dinner" at 5:30PM, Program & Business at 6:00PM
Cabarrus County Senior Democrats have their monthly meeting the second Tuesday of every month at Troutman's BBQ restaurant, 1388 US-601-BYP S, Concord, NC. They start at 6.30 pm and for $7 you can enjoy a delicious BBQ buffet.
Mecklenburg County Democratic Women meet on the second Wednesday of each month, usually at a local library. Meet and greet from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00. Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m.
Contact: Joan Belk, 704-578-4227
Mecklenburg County Senior Democrats
meet on the second Friday of each month at Walls AME Zion Church, 2722 Bancroft St. Bring a bag lunch if desired. Meeting time is Noon.
Contact Sam Brown, 704-553-9061 or sambev_at_bellsouth.net
The Young Democrats of Mecklenburg County meet on the second Sunday of each month at 7:00 pm. Locations will vary and will be announced in advance of each meeting. Contact Becky Gomer, 704-200-8801 or president_at_meckyoungdems.org
"Third Thursday Group", a North Carolina Democratic "think tank", meets every third Thursday at Restaurant Costello's from 6.30 to 8.30 pm. 970 Branchview Dr NE, Concord, NC. Join us again to express your views and help to shape the party's agenda as we move into the future!
African-American Caucus of Mecklenburg County
Takes place the third Thursday of each Month, at 7:00 pm, at the Texas Land & Cattle Co., 517 University Center Blvd. Contact Michael Lawson 704-458-8150 or mamlawson_at_carolina.rr.com
Cabarrus County Democratic Women will have their monthly meeting the fourth Thursday of every month at the Stowe A-Way fish restaurant, starting at 6.30 pm. 455 Corban Ave Se, Concord, NC. All Democrats are encouraged to attend.
And for those who want to combine social events with politics, here are the Drinking Liberally Groups in North Carolina:
Asheville, North Carolina
* Every Thursday, 7:00-10:00 pm
* Asheville Brewing Company, 77 Coxe Ave (Downtown, 1/2 block north of Hilliard Ave.)
* Hosted by Aric Vance and Susan Lee, asheville (at) drinkingliberally.org
Charlotte, North Carolina
* First Monday and Third Wednesday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
* First Monday of the month Location: Brixx Uptown, 225 E 6th St (we usually gather at the bar, on the LEFT side)
* Be sure to bring in your parking pass for validation, and to tell the parking attendant you are going to Brixx so they don't charge you $5!
* Third Wednesday of the month Location: Dolce Vita, 3205 N Davidson St 1/2 priced wines by the glass on Wednesday
* Hosted by Marcus Williams, Andy Graves and Mark Campbell, charlotte (at) drinkingliberally.org
Charlotte Eating Liberally
* Second Saturday of each month, 10:00 am
* Matthews Community Farmers' Market, 105 N Trade St, Matthews (We meet at the tables just outside of the Community House Coffee Shop)
* Come by after collecting your week's bounty & join us for a cup of coffee from the community house and a freshly baked pastery from one of the vendors!
* Bring your favorite organic/local/sustainable related books or recipes.
* Hosted by Laura Paynter and Heather Taylor, charlotte (at) eatingliberally.org
Concord, North Carolina
* Second Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
* Sweet Pea Cafe, 16 Union St S (1/2 block south of Cabarrus & Union)
* Hosted by Mark Ortiz, concordnc (at) drinkingliberally.org
Greensboro, North Carolina
* Every Thursday, 7:00-9:00 pm
* The Green Bean, 341 S Elm St
* Hosted by Richard Rozzelle, greensboro (at) drinkingliberally.org
Raleigh, North Carolina
* Every Tuesday, 6:00-9:00 pm
* Players Retreat, 105 Oberlin Rd (right near Hillsborough Street)
* Look for us in the room across from the bar, thru the doorway.
* Hosted by Wallace Pankow and Dave Carden, raleigh (at) drinkingliberally.org
Wilmington, North Carolina
* First and third Tuesday of each month, 7:30 pm onward
* Orton's, 131 N Front St
* Hosted by Tom Schutte and Jimmy Cartrette, wilmingtonnc (at) drinkingliberally.org
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Some Asheville events next week:
03/17/08 to 03/21/08 - FIVE DAYS OF ACTION BY THE WNC PEACE COALITION TO MARK FIVE YEARS OF OCCUPATION
03/17/08 WNC Peace Coalition will host a movie night at Pack Library in Lord Auditorium at 6 PM. The movie will be "Dreams of Sparrows" a film by Iraqi filmmakers and was finished in June 2004. This film reveals the dramatic changes in the beliefs caused not only by the situation in Iraq, but also by the process of documenting it. This event is free, donations accepted. There will be pot-luck vegetarian snacks and discussion in the lobby of Pack Library afterwards.
03/17/08 Operation First Casualty will be held at 12:35 PM on the Quad at UNCA. This action is sponsored by Students for a Democratic Society at UNCA.
03/18/08 Veterans for Peace will read the names of US military killed in Iraq. This will start at sunrise and be held at Veterans for Peace billboard at the corner of Lexington and Hilliard. This will be carried during the day at WPVM. If you can volunteer to read some names, please contact James at trusteejamesl@charter.net. They are also asking for volunteers for a blood drive. The WNC Peace Coalition will join in these actions.
03/18/08 WNC Physicians for Social Responsibility will meet at Unitarian Universalist Church in Asheville at noon. Contact Lew at patrie.wncpsr@main.nc.us for more information.
03/18/08 WNC Peace Coalition will hold a meeting at 7 PM at Unitarian Universalist Church. Please enter on the north side via the basement.
03/19/08 WNC Peace Coalition will hold a short rally at First Congregational Church in downtown Asheville at 5 PM. We will have a speaker from Iraq Veterans Against the War (Jason Hurd) and a performance by the Raging Grannies, then we will go out on the street and bridges of Asheville to protest five years of occupation of the country of Iraq through out the rush hour traffic. (Parking is on the street, be sure to feed the meters.)
03/19/08 Move On will hold a candle light vigil at City-County Plaza to protest five years of occupation of Iraq.
03/20/08 Student at UNCA will gather at 3:30 PM to march downtown for a rally at 5 PM at Pack Square. There will be speakers from No More Victims, WNC Peace Coalition, Iraq Vets Against the War, and Vets for Peace, and Students for a Democratic Society. This is organized by Students for a Democratic Society. The WNC Peace Coalition will join in this action.
03/21/08 Women in Black stand from 5 to 6 PM at Pack Square. We are asking all activists to make a special effort to join them this particular week. The WNC Peace Coalition will join in this action.
Thanks for listing these events. Please feel free to post every week. You can also post events on Culture Kitchen, which gets a much bigger readership than my own newsletter does.
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