Orange County, CA Events

I found this amazing round up of events in Orange County, California, thanks to Orange County Democracy for America:

Jan 29 Thursday 3:30pm, Irvine: Race and Equality in America Troy Duster, professor of sociology at New York University and former president of the American Sociological Association. University Club, UC Irvine chancellor.uci.edu/cdfs.shtml

Jan 29 Thursday 3:30-5pm, Irvine: The International Studies Public Forum (ISPF) presents Primed to Hate? Local Political Milieux & Jewish Persecution in Occupied Poland with Jeffrey Kopstein, University of Toronto Social Science Plaza A, Room 1100 www.socsci.uci.edu/newsevents/event.php?eid=1055

Jan 29 (last Thursday) 7:30pm, Irvine: Amnesty International Group 178/Living Ubuntu host a combined meeting featuring Daily Pilot photographer, Photographer Kent Treptow He recently visited Mongolia and photographed Mongolian street children who take cover down under manholes to survive the extreme cold. Come join us as Kent tells us the stories of these children, both haunting and inspiring at the same time. livingubuntu.org/events/2009/city-of-lost-children.php dailypilot.com/special_reports/mongolia
Irvine United Congregational Church (Plumer Hall) , 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, California 92604 map here aiusaoc.org/irvine/group_info/meeting.html

Jan 28 Wednesday 6:30pm, Fountain Valley: Democratic Cub of West Orange County presents Dr. Andy Winnick, President of The American Institute for Progressive Democracy. Dr. Winnick will be discussing how to secure universal health coverage for all Californians. Fountain Valley Senior Center?2nd Floor, 17967 Bushard. For additional information: dcwoc.org

Jan 31 Saturday 9:30am-noon, Orange: "Teach-In" on the Housing Crisis in Orange County Gathering and Refreshments: 9:30 a.m. Program: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Learn about the issues Receive resource information Get tips about refinancing Learn how renters can avoid displacement Find out the extent of the crisis in Orange County Get insights on the outlook for the future
Diocese of Orange Marywood Center, Dining Hall, 3811 East Villa Real Drive, Orange, CA 92867,
For more information, contact Roxanna Payton at 714-282-3105 rpayton@rcbo.org

Jan 31 Saturday 6;30-9:30pm, Orange: THANKS Vet Dinner 1.8 Million American Veterans? No Health Insurance! Orange County Healthcare for All! And Catholic Worker Present: UNTIL WE ARE ONE... Our first annual THANKS Vet! Dinner, Banquet, and Ceremony with Special Guests of Honor and Keynote Invocation
Orange County Central Labor Council Hall, 2020 W Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92868

Feb 2 (1st Monday) 7pm, Santa Ana: OC Recruitment Awareness Project (OC-RAP) General meeting at El Centro Cultural de Mexico 310 W 5th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 At the corner of Broadway and 5th Street (above El Curtido Restaurant) Questions? oc-rap@hotmail.com or (714) 649-0501 oc-rap.org

Feb 6 (1st Friday) 6:30-9pm, Orange: Friday Night Film Series - Shackled Women: Abuses of a Patriarchal World With dowries reaching fifty percent of a family's income, a second daughter is often called "the girl born for the burial pit." This program assesses second- and third-world abuses of women's rights by the male establishment-and examines how female collaboration sometimes contributes to their perpetuation. Feminist Taslima Nasreen; the author of Brides Are Not for Burning; and others speak out on topics such as dowry deaths, female circumcision, the Islamic zina law, the rigors of hijab, and child prostitution.
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange present films that raise awareness and encourage conversation about the dynamic, ever-changing, systemic and critical needs of our world. Through a variety of titles and topics, attendees explore what it means to live a life in relationship with each other, our neighbors and the whole community of life. The evening includes refreshments, dialogue and possible opportunities for action.
6:30 - 7:00 Gathering and Refreshments 7:00 - 8:00 Film Showing 8:00 - 9:00 Discussion
Mother Louis Room 480 S. Batavia St., Orange, CA 92868-3998 714-633-8121x7716 Justice@csjorange.org sistersofstjosephorange.org/calendar.php?ID=82

Feb 8 Sunday 1-5pm, Rancho Santa Margarita: Morasha School's Third Annual Environmental Awareness Festival Leave Only Footprints FREE Admission *Soles4Souls* *The Bicycle Tree* *Surfrider Foundation* *Dana Point Ocean Institute* *Donna O?Neill Land Conservancy* *Josh Lake, nature educator and guide* *Rabbi Mike Comins, environmentalist and author* *workshops for kids and adults * green vendors * organic foods * alternative fuel cars * shoe drive with Soles4Souls*free how-to bike maintenance tips from The Bicycle Tree*
Morasha School, 30482 Avenida de Las Banderas, Rancho Santa Margarita 949-459-6330 morasha.org

Feb 8 Sunday 5-7:30pm, Irvine: Awaiting Judgment: Dietrich Bonhoeffer & MLK Jr. Irvine United Congregational Church and University Synagogue PRESENT: THE PLAY AWAITING JUDGMENT Cost $12 (Pre-sale) $15 (at the door) $10 for Students with I.D. (includes light meal)
This play imagines a conversation between Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Martin Luther King Jr. in which the two 20th century theological scholars and activists examine one another?s actions and explore the decisions that led to their martyrdom. The issues raised in the play present ethical and faith challenges that each man faced in his lifetime and are relevant for discussion in today?s times as well.
The superb cast of Anthony Drummond as King, Craig Huisenga as Bonhoeffer, and Phys Green as Narrator, will provide an exciting and stimulating performance. The playwright, Rev. Art Cribbs, will lead a discussion about the play afterwards. Rev. Dr. Paul Tellström & Rabbi Arnie Rachlis will host this event and participate in the discussion as well. A light meal and reception will follow. Childcare will be provided.
Hosted by: Irvine United Congregational Church 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92604 949-733-220 iucc.org TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Feb 8 Sunday 5:30pm, Orange: The Orange County Interfaith Committee to Aid Farm Workers next fund raiser will be held Sunday afternoon, February 8, at the Carpenters' Hall, 1918 W. Chapman, in Orange. The social hour/silent auction will begin at 4:30pm (note new time), followed by dinner at 5:30 pm, and the program at 6:30pm. Erik Nicholson, VP of the United Farm Workers, will be the speaker. He is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in farm labor issues in particular and worldwide labor trends in general. He is a terrific speaker and we are excited to have him. Reservations are requested with Suzanne Darweesh, 2104 Hilltop Ct, Fullerton, 92831, 714-738-1785 or sdarweesh@aol.com. A donation of $20 prepaid or $25 at the door is requested. Checks should be made out to the UFW, the beneficiary of this event.

Feb 9 Monday 7pm, Irvine: The Science and Politics of Air Pollution Robert F. Sawyer is Class of 1935 Professor of Energy Emeritus and Professor of the Graduate School at the University of California, Berkeley and former chair of the California Air Resources Board. Crystal Cove Auditorium, UCI Student Center chancellor.uci.edu/cdfs.shtml

Feb 10 Tuesday Noon-1pm, Irvine: The UCI School of Law presents Is Proposition 8 Legal? A Forum on Marriage Equality UCI Student Center, Pacific Ballroom C
Dean Erwin Chemerinsky and other experts will discuss the legal issues involved in the upcoming California Supreme Court case on Proposition 8, which eliminated the right of same-sex couples to marry in the State of California.
Sponsored by The UCI School of Law and Outlaw (Chapman University School of Law) Free to all. No reservations required For more information contact: Professor James S. Nowick 949-824-6091, jsnowick@uci.edu chem.ps.uci.edu/~jsnowick/jsn/forum.html

Feb 10 (2nd Tuesday) 7pm, San Juan Capistrano: Robin Everett, Conservation Organizer, Sierra Club Friends of the Foothills at South Orange County Democratic Club socdc.org Come learn the latest on the 241 toll road extension
New Location: Marie Callender's, 31791 Del Obispo Street

Feb 11 Wednesday 6:30-8:30pm, Irvine: OC NOW General Meeting Irvine Ranch Water District Offices - 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. in Irvine
A professional fundraiser will discuss how nonprofits are dealing with the current state of the US economy and how fundraising has been affected. nowoc.org/e107_plugins/calendar_menu/event.php?1234398600.event.34

Feb 12 Thursday 7pm, Santa Ana: Orange County Young Democrats meeting. We invite you to attend our next Orange County Young Democrats meeting on Thursday, February 12th at 7:00 PM at Bistro 400 located at 400 W. 4th Street, Santa Ana CA, 92701. Our meeting will be followed by Drinking Liberally at Memphis. For more information visit us online at OCYD.net

Feb 13 Friday 6:30-9:30, San Juan Capistrano: The Environmental Outreach at The Center for Spiritual Living OC Invites you to an Organic Dinner and Eco-Presentation Be The Change An evening filled with Visioning, Connection and Inspired Action Join Deanna Moore and Michelle Spieker, co-founders of the Environmental Outreach OC for a powerful evening designed to inspire each of us to take individual and collective action to create a better world.
You'll be part of * A discussion of what the future holds. * A visioning for what's possible * Concrete ways we can prepare for a sustainable future
The evening will begin with an organic meal made with local fruits and vegetables prepared by Deanna Moore and friends.
n Cost: $20 Please bring utensils, plates, and a beverage. Babysitter provided at $10 per child
Location : Center for Spiritual Living OC, 27121 Calle Arroyo (Suite 2200) San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 centerforspirituallivingoc.org The Environmental Outreach heals the Earth and Humanity through Awareness, Education and Inspired action.

Feb 15 Sunday 1:30pm, Irvine: Humanist Association of Orange County Carole Copp will present a talk on the "Evolution of Evolution" for our Darwin Day program. More details will be given later.
Irvine Ranch Water District building located at 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. Irvine, CA 92618 ochumanists.org

Feb 19-21 Thursday-Saturday 7-9pm, Irvine: The Vagina Monologues UCI - PSLH 100
As part of the 2009 V-Day College Campaign, the students of UCI are proud to present a benefit production of The Vagina Monologues to raise awareness and funds for local organizations working to end violence against women and girls.
V-Day College Campaign events are independently organized by students and listings on V-Day's web-site do not imply the endorsement or official sanction of any institution.
Cost of the performance is $10 For more information, call Stephen Marley at 909.319.4326

new Feb 25 Wednesday 11:30am, Irvine: Women For: Orange County "Legal and Ethical Issues of Health Care" Irvine Ranch Water District's Duck Club 5 Riparian View, Irvine (at the San Joaquin Preserve) The Duck Club is located at the end of Riparian View. Riparian View intersects Michelson Dr. between Culver Dr. & Jamboree Rd. Turn onto Riparian View toward the open space. Follow the signs for one mile to the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary. Free and open to the public ~ Men are cordially invited Refreshments at 2:00 p.m. For recorded information: 714.590.7804 womenforoc.org womenforoc@aol.com

Feb 27 (4th Friday) 7pm, Newport Beach: A Traveling Conscientious Projector: "Power of Forgiveness"
St.Mark Presbyterian Church, 2200 San Juaquin Hills Road, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Fourth Friday Film Festival 6:30 Gathering 7:00 Film Showing 8:15 Discussion Issues of Social Justice: To Educate, Communicate & Reflect in Community.
For more information, contact Erin Weller at eweller@pcu-la.org or (714) 721-6554.

Feb 28 Saturday 1pm, Irvine: Orange County Equality Coalition OCEquality.org CONTINUE THE FIGHT FOR EQUALITY!! Be a part of the largest growing movement for equal rights in Orange County!
The mission of the Orange County Equality Coalition is to develop and sustain an infrastructure that enables the attainment of equality for all through education, dialogue, and advocacy.
Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Pkwy, Irvine facebook.com/group.php?gid=92930760636 ocequality@gmail.com