The Fresno Peace and Social Justice Calendar

THE PEACE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE CALENDAR
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Tuesday February 3
Reception 4 - 6 PM
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Art Exhibit, Essay and Speech Winners
ADMISSION IS FREE Lyles Theater, 3rd Floor in the museum Fresno Metropolitan Museum, 1515 Van Ness, Fresno. Artwork created and displayed by students from Fresno Unified, Clovis Unified and other Fresno County School Districts at the museum from February 3-21, 2004. Contact: Thomas Russell (559) 327-9353

Friday, February 6
3 - 4:30 PM
Alexander Cockburn and Jeffrey St. Clair co-editors of the award-winning investigative newsletter CounterPunch.com will be in Fresno on Friday February 6, 2004, speaking on US Foreign Policy in the Middle East and other current issues, Their presentations titled "Bush versus the Globe" and "The Politics of Anti-Semitism" are scheduled from 3-4:30 PM in the University Business Center, PB 191, on the Fresno State Campus. The lecture, sponsored by the Campus Peace and Civil Liberties Coalition and the Beth Ann Harnish Lectures Series, is open and free to the public and will be followed by a reception and book signing event.

Jeffery St. Clair is the author of Been Brown So Long It Looked Like Green to Me: the Politics of Nature, recently published by Common Courage Press and the co-editor, with Cockburn, of The Politics of Anti-Semitism, just out from AK Press. St. Clair's other books include: Whiteout the CIA, Drugs and the Press, A Guide to Environmental Bad Guys and Five Days That Shook the World: Seattle and Beyond. Scheduled to appear this spring is Imperial Crusades: a Journal of Three Wars, co-written with Cockburn. He lives in Oregon City, Oregon.

Alexander Cockburn is one of America's best-known radical journalists. He was born in Scotland and grew up in Ireland. An Oxford graduate, he was an editor at the Times Literary Supplement, and the New Statesman, before becoming a permanent resident of the United States in 1973. Cockburn wrote on the press and politics for the Village Voice, and, all through the 1980s, he was a regular columnist for the Wall Street Journal. He co-edits, with Jeffrey St. Clair, the lively Counterpunch newsletter, and is the author of over twenty five books, including Corruptions of Empire and, most recently, Al Gore: A User's Manual. His exclusive column appears fortnightly on Antiwar.com.

Friday, February 6
5 - 6 PM
Celebrate Bob Marley's birthday with a special program of "Rise Up" on KFCF 88.1 FM. This show will celebrate his life with music and interviews with the late great musician and leader, including rare live shows. Every first Friday of the month we feature positive conversations with artists, leaders, and activists from the Central Valley and beyond who are creating positive change in their communities.

Friday, February 6
6:30 PM
Fresno RaNCor; The local group organizing to send activists to New York for the protests during the Republican National Convention, will meet at the Central City Cafe located at 5048 N Blackstone. For more information call 213-2042. e-mail email [at] rancor.info or check out our website at: http://www.rancor.info

Saturday, February 7
2:30 - 5:30 PM
Living in the Central Valley we are so lucky to have the Sierra Nevada's in our backyard- places like the Kings River and Dinkey Creek provide us with unending recreational opportunities, stimulate local economies, protect clean drinking water and are the home to thousands of different
wildlife species. Unfortunately these rivers are continually being threatened. Come find out how we can permanently protect the Dinkey Creek and Kings River with the California Wild Heritage Act at an open house Saturday, February 7, 2004, 2:30 -5:30 at the Coke Hallowell Center for
River Studies - River View Ranch, 11605 Old Friant Road, Fresno. To find out more please contact Emily at 559-226-2570, visit http://www.savethekings.org or http://www.californiawild.org

Sunday, February 8
2 to 4 PM
Renew Your Spirit of Nonviolence: The theme is nonviolent communication. Examine how speech as a means is as important as the ends we seek. Watch a segment of the video "A Force More Powerful" and hear a presentation on nonviolent communications. Co-sponsored by Women's International League for Peace & Freedom. Free event. At the Center. Public invited.
For more information contact Diane Marks (559) 642-3793

Wednesday, February 11
7 PM
Meetup with other local concerned citizens to discuss the impact of big Media in America; who owns it and why it matters. This meeting will be at the Starbucks at Fig Garden Village in Fresno. For more information go to http://commoncause.meetup.com/

Friday, February 13
5PM and 8PM
Fresno Filmworks presents To Be and To Have, the award-winning documentary from France about a group of young students and their nurturing teacher, at the Tower Theatre. Tickets are available at the Tower Theatre Box Office, 815 E. Olive Ave., The Movies, 1435 N. Van Ness Ave., the Fig Garden Bookstore in Fig Garden Village, and at the door . Tickets are $9.00; $7.00, for students and seniors. For more information call the FFW info line, 221-0755, or go to http://www.fresnofilmworks.org

Saturday, February 14
The Sierra Club annual awards banquet will be held at the La Ryan Event Center at 4277 N West Ave. For more information call (559) 271-0652.

Saturday, February 14
7:30 PM
"Valentine Heartsongs" Three guys singing their hearts out for the Museum. JON ADAMS weaves a web of birdsongs--favorite classics and wistful ballads; JEM BLUESTEIN sings and
plays songs ranging from high lonesome to the sweet ballad, blues to primal Zydeco. GLEN DELPIT writes and sings the blues; literate poetic songs of lost loves and spiritual quests. Come celebrate and groove along at this fundraiser for the Fresno Art Museum at the museum's intimate and beautiful Bonner Auditorium. Tickets $15, Family Maximum $40. Out-of-towners phone (559) 447-5397 for ticket information.

Sunday, February 15
Deadline for articles and calendar items to the March Community Alliance magazine. Send information to AllianceEditor [at] Comcast.net

Wednesday, February 18.
6:30 PM
The Central California Criminal Justice Committee will meet at the Sarah McCardle room of the downtown library. Meanwhile we have just found out that Mayor Autry has snookered us again. Although his report on the IPA has been sent to the council members he is not planning to
place it on the agenda until March or April. We are asking Councilman Boyajian to place it on sooner if possible.

Wednesday, February 18
7 PM
Whites Looking at White Privilege", fourth in a series of discussions in which whites will be challenged to examine the benefits received from centuries of racism at Fresno City College, Room SO-110. Contact Richard Stone to enroll: 266-2559. Contact Gerry Bill for parking permit: 227-2133, or 442-4600 ext. 8348

Thursday, February 19
The next Oxford style debate is scheduled for February 19th at CSUF sponsored by the Libertarian Party. The tentative topic is “The war on drugs is a brilliant success”.

Thursday, February 19
7:30 PM doors Open, with Show at 8 PM
Regae music with The Wailers at the Tower Theater, Fresno, CA., 815 E. Olive, Fresno, CA Tickets: $23. Advance Children Under 5, held in lap are Free. All Ages / Bar Area for Over 21 Dancin' in most of the aisles, (we will have an area for sitters on one side). Ins & Outs ok. http://www.renegadeshows.com or (530) 583 2801 Tickets sold at; Performance Bicycle at 6459 N. Blackstone, ph: 559 432 2990 Brass Unicorn, (559) 441 7107, 845 E. Fern, Tower District.
Renegade Productions and Wendy Russell Productions Information: (530) 583 2801 and (559) 226 9280

Friday, February 20
10 AM - 2:30 PM
Community Forum - Latino’s and Environmental Health. The community forum will bring together elected officials, community residents and organizations to discuss air quality issues, the Latino Environmental Health Project, and policy solutions to create healthier communities in the San Joaquin Valley. At Casa Blanca 2717 Tuolomne in Fresno. For more information contact Rey Leon at (559) 241-6572 or email rleon [at] lif.org

Friday, February 20
8 PM
REPATRIATION LOST. Celebrate African Peoples' History Month as CSU, Fresno Peace & Conflict Studies brings you this short controversial film followed by a panel discussion on the issues of inherited land battles, reparations and other pertinent issues relative to the film. (Please note that the panel discussion will be filmed and broadcasted on television.) Free Admission. Cocktail Hour: 7 P.M. Showtime: 8 P.M. CSU, Fresno Room 200 (Upstairs Cafeteria). For more information please call our voicemail and recording: 1-800-971-6498 For media inquiries only, please call our representative James Dominguez: 681-8936 or email: jamesd86 [at] sbcglobal.net

Saturday, February 21
registration: 6:45-8:00 AM
Race Judicata Fun Run for charity: featuring a 5K run, a 2-mile walk/run, and a ¼ mile kids run. San Joaquin College of Law, 901 Fifth Street, Clovis, CA; Contact: info [at] proracegroup.com or (559) 432-2144

Saturday, February 21
8 am to Noon
Citrus drop-off, Garden of the Sun, 1944 N Winery
(north of McKinley; just south of the Discovery Center)
9:30 am to Noon: Free class: All About Citrus: Relative Merits of Varieties and Flavors
Contact number for more information: 456-4151/mailbox#2

Sunday, February 22.
The Tower District Mardi Gras Parade

Sunday, February 22
2-5 PM
There will be a benefit showing of Rising UP at the North Fork Studio. Donation at the door is $5 - $10. This is a fund raiser for Sun Mountain's media and straw bale projects. A great chance to get out of the fog and see some of the latest films by Elfie (aka George Ballis). For information contact: Don Loweburg 559- 877-7080 or ofln [at] aol.com

Tuesday, March 2
Primary election

March 8
International Women’s Day

Monday, March 15
Deadline for articles and calendar items to the April Community Alliance magazine. Send information to AllianceEditor [at] Comcast.net

March 16, 2004
Empty Bowls

Saturday March 20
Noon
Global Day of Action in solidarity with the call for a Global Day of Action issued by A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition. March and Rally in downtown Fresno. Meet at the Federal Building ("O" & Mariposa) at NOON for a march. Following the march, a rally will start at 1:00pm in Courthouse Park with live music and speakers. Help get the word out by downloading and printing flyers. For more information go to: http://www.peacefresno.org

MARCH 20, 2004
BRING THE TROOPS HOME NOW!
END COLONIAL OCCUPATION FROM IRAQ TO PALESTINE AND
EVERYWHERE!

On March 20, 2004, the first anniversary of the U.S./U.K. invasion of Iraq, people in cities around the world will join together to demand: "End the Occupation - Bring the Troops Home NOW!" In the U.S., major demonstrations are planned in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and many
other cities.

We will demonstrate on March 20 to support the right of the Iraqi people to self-determination without condition. Since the invasion began, tens of thousands of Iraqi people have been killed. Thousands of U.S. and British soldiers have been killed or wounded. The Iraqi people are
resisting the occupation - they want the foreign soldiers occupying their country to leave, not tomorrow but today. Growing numbers of U.S. soldiers and their families are calling for the troops to be brought home NOW. These soldiers are being sent to kill and be killed for a war
that was based on lies and fraud perpetrated by the Bush government. There is only one solution: to end the occupation now! We believe, in the words of the National Council of Arab Americans, that "internationalizing the occupation gives colonialism a new marketable cover and should not be accepted as a viable option for the global popular movement."

We will also demonstrate on March 20 in solidarity with the Palestinian people and their right to
self-determination, including the right to return to their homes and land. The March 20 demonstration comes only ten days before the anniversary of the historic March 30, 1976, Land Day in Palestine. Calling for liberty, right to return, and self-determination for the Palestinian people on March 20 is an essential political necessity, without which the end to colonial occupations cannot be fully realized. The U.S. invasion and occupation of Iraq is part and parcel of the administration's larger colonial project targeting the people of the Middle East. While the Bush administration spends $2 billion per week to occupy Iraq, it spends $15 million each day to support Israel's war against the Palestinian people.

We will demonstrate on March 20 to overturn the "USA Patriot" Act, and to end the repression directed at Arab American, South Asian, Muslim and immigrant communities. We will defend the right to free speech and oppose Bush's and Ashcroft's war on the Bill of Rights.

We will demonstrate on March 20 to call for money for jobs, housing, health care and education, not for war and occupation.
We will demonstrate on March 20 to demand an end to the Bush administration's "Endless War" plans for global domination. We stand for an end to U.S. intervention, occupation and threats against Korea, Colombia, Afghanistan, Cuba, Iran, Zimbabwe, Venezuela, Syria, the Philippines, Haiti and everywhere.

Only the people's movement offers hope that an effective challenge can be mounted to the Bush administration's war drive. While the Democratic Party offers candidates to contend with Bush for the presidency, it agrees with Bush about maintaining U.S. troops in Iraq and supports continued aid to Israel as it wages war against the Palestinian people. On April 20, 2002, 100,000 people
marched in an historic demonstration in Washington DC under the banner "Free Palestine." Six months later, on October 26, 2002, hundreds of thousands demonstrated against the pending war of aggression against Iraq. On January 18, February 15-16, March 15, March 22, April 12
and most recently October 25, 2003, tens of millions of people went into the streets around the world to say no to the Bush administration's war drive. This is a monumental struggle waged by the people of the world who seek self-determination, justice and peace. Global solidarity is the centerpiece of the new mass movement that has emerged to counter the forces of militarism and
colonialism. The outcome of this struggle will impact on generations to come.

All Out for March 20, 2004

Call issued by (initial signers):
-A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition
-Arab Muslim American Federation
-Free Palestine Alliance
-Muslim American Society Freedom Foundation
-Muslim Student Association

To ENDORSE, fill out the easy-to-use form at
http://www.internationalanswer.org/campaigns/m20/index.html#endorsement

LATE MARCH
EVENTS TO HONOR THE LIFE OF CESAR CHAVEZ TAKE PLACE IN THE COMMUNITY.

Thursday, April 15
All Day
The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom is organizing the annual Tax Day leafletting to protest the misuse of our tax dollars.

Sunday, April 25
To demonstrate overwhelming majority support for a woman's right to choose safe, legal abortion and birth control, the largest pro-choice majority in history will march on Washington on Sunday April 25, 2004. For the first time ever this pro-choice march is a collaborative effort - four leading national women's rights groups have come together to organize this momentous event. Planned Parenthood Federation of America, the Feminist Majority, NARAL Pro-Choice America, and National Organization for Women are the principal organizers of the March for Women's Lives and have pooled efforts and resources to lay the groundwork.

The march will begin at noon from the Lincoln Memorial, although participants may begin assembling as early as 10 a.m. After marching on Washington, a rally will be held from 1-4 p.m. on the National Mall. Special seating will be available for people with disabilities. The rally program will be signed for the hearing impaired. The route is wheelchair accessible and transportation will be provided for those who cannot negotiate the route.

Planned Parenthood Mar Monte in Fresno proudly supports the March for Women's Lives on April 25, 2004. Locally, they are working on this exciting national event by sponsoring events to educate community members on the march and threats to reproductive freedom at the local, state and national levels and working to send as many people to the march as possible.

Sunday, April 25
Noon till Sundown
5th Annual Fresno Earth Day Festival 2004 will be held at Roeding Park. Live music and speakers on a solar-powered stage, environmental exhibits, a farmers market, children’s environmental education, cuisine from around the world, arts & crafts sales and the return of the Sunset Drum Circle so bring a drum!

This is a community sponsored event made possible through the support and efforts of local organizations and green businesses in order to increase awareness about the preservation of our natural resources. Brought to you by the Fresno Earth Day Committee.

For more information visit http://www.fresnoearthday.org

May 2004
May is Bike month, and the third week in May (17-21st) is bike week. May will also have a Saroyian Ride (to all his old haunts) – details to follow. Sunday May 2nd is Asthma Day at the Grizzles, and some will ride their bikes –– from the Tower Theatre –– down to the game.
Bike Week will include a bike to school –– bike to work day (Friday May 21st) too…………..
More details on state wide events at: http://www.bikelink.com/calendar.htm

Saturday, May 1
All Day
International Workers Day commemorates the successful struggle for the eight hour day and honors the working class throughout the world.

Sunday, June 6 (tentative date)
KFCF Intermountain Music Festival

Saturday, June 19 - 21
'Occupied Territory 2004'
This gathering will be in Fresno CA. June 19-21 of 2004. The Space is a Green outdoor space. Workshops are being offered by -Food Not Bombs, Book Collectives, AK Press, Earth First, Mental Health Workshops, Fire Dancing, Panel on Latin American Politics, Reiki, Silk Screening, Book binding and more DIY skills, Bio-Diesel/Veggie Oil Cars, Premaculture, Political Prisoners, Direct Action, Protest, Puppet making, Black Bloc - what’s next?, Radical Cheerleading and soooo much more...if you have something to offer - write occupiedterritory [at] riseup.net with workshop description in subject!!

For more information go to: http://www.calendar.igc.apc.org/day.cgi?limit=25&state_values=CAMPUS*:fresno
http://www.infoshop.org/

Sunday, July 4
9 AM - 12 Noon
The Interfaith Alliance 4th of July Diversity Celebration Brunch, will be held at O'Neill Park which is located on the north side of Barstow, east of Cedar (on the CSUF campus). There
will be food, various kinds of entertainment from many of our diverse groups of people, singing of patriotic songs and an opportunity for all of us to stand proudly among the wonderful assortment of our earth's family of people.

Monday, September 6
Labor Day is the day working families celebrate and rededicate themselves to guaranteeing that every worker has the freedom to form a union without employer interference. We know that:

+ Union members earn 26 percent more than their nonunion counterparts.

+ More than 75 percent of union workers have health benefits. Less than half of nonunion workers have health coverage.

+ Nearly 70 percent of union workers have a pension. Only 14 percent of nonunion workers have one.

+ The 10 states where unions are strongest have higher earnings, better health coverage, less crime, more civic participation, less poverty and better schools than the 10 states where union membership is lowest.

That is why more and more of America's workers want union jobs or want a union where they work. More than 42 million nonunion workers say they want to join a union. However, employers often harass and intimidate workers when they join together to form their union. That is wrong, often illegal and most definitely a violation of the human rights of those workers. Independent
research shows that,

+ 25 percent of employers illegally fire at least one worker for union activity during organizing campaigns.

+ 75 percent of employers hire union-busters to fight union organizing.

+ 78 percent of employers force employees to attend one-on-one meetings with their own supervisors against the union.

+ 52 percent of employers threaten to call the Immigration and Naturalization Service during organizing that includes undocumented workers.

+ 51 percent of companies threaten to close the plant if the union wins the election, however, less than
1 percent ever actually do that.

Saturday, September 11

September 17 - 21 ??????????????????????? (date may change)
REEL Pride 2004, Fresno's 15th International Gay and Lesbian Film festival is proud to announce the addition of a fifth day of programming! Building on the success of last year's four days of films, star appearances, events and receptions, this year's festival promises to offer our audiences even more as we gather to celebrate the very best in gay and lesbian films, documentaries and shorts. For more information call 443-0600 or email reelpride [at] aol.com Their web site is http://www.reelpride.com

Friday, October 22
5:30 PM
Demonstration against police brutality will be held in Fresno. Participants are asked to wear black, bring candles and the name of the love one who has been lost to law enforcement/migra/ prison guard violence. For more information contact No Nos Vamos at (559) 498-6033 or defensora [at] hotmail.com

Wednesday, October 27
6 PM
Take Back The Night is a gathering and march that will be held at the Fresno State Peace Garden. It is an international event that made its first US debut in San Francisco in 1978. Now, it is celebrated all over the US, with the essence of making the night safer for everyone, especially women.

“The purpose of Take Back The Night is to unify women, men, and children in an awareness of violence against women, children, and families,” according to Campus Outreach Services, an online resource “on today’s critical gender issues.” http://www.campusoutreachservices.com

During the gathering, there will be speakers with diverse life experiences surrounding domestic violence and sexual assault. There will also be community awareness groups providing information to the college community and the Fresno area. The march, a symbolic act of “taking back the night,” will take place after the speakers and candle light vigil that marks a moment of silence in memory of those who lost their lives due to violence.

An “open mike” session will conclude the event and will offer individuals the opportunity to respond to the issues of violence against women and sexual assault in a comfortable environment of acknowledgment, support, and advocacy. In the weeks prior to the event, the Women’s Alliance will provide the opportunity for individuals to participate in this gathering by designing luminaries, as well as placing ribbons on the Spiral of Healing memorial quilt. The quilt was designed to remember those women who have been victims of violence - - those who survived and those who did not.

Take Back the Night is sponsored by the Women’s Alliance and the Women’s Resource Center. For more information, please call the Fresno State Women’s Resource Center at 278-4435.

Tuesday, November 2
Election Day

Friday, November 26
National Buy Nothing Day. For more information go to: http://adbusters.org/campaigns/bnd

Saturday, December 4
10 AM - 4 PM
A smorgasbord of offerings will be displayed for the community’s perusal at the First Congregational Church in Fresno. WILPF’s annual Community Craft Faire brings talents of locals from across the Valley to one place. Unique and handmade items will be available at various booths along with information about peace and social groups. Best of all, warm soup, fresh bread and desert will be sold to enjoy while you shop. There is no cost to attend and live music will be sure to get anyone in the festive mood. Get a start on holiday shopping without emptying your pockets at the WILPF craft faire.

A silent auction, raffle and other events will be held throughout the day. Come by the "big red church" (First Congregational Church, 2131 N. Van Ness, Fresno) for the annual occasion. The WILPF faire dates back to the late 1960s when the Fresno Chapter was just getting off the ground. It has been held nearly every year since its inception and serves as a social event just as well as a faire.

Friday, December 10
5 PM
El Comite NO NOS VAMOS annual candlelight vigil at the federal building honoring the International declaration of Human rights. Bring candles, poetry, drums, and people to combat the on going human rights abuses in the world and here at home by the United States Government. Call Comite No Nos Vamos at 498-6033 for more information.

ONGOING WEEKLY ACTIVITIES/PROGRAMS

Every Sunday
Food Not Bombs serves free food to anyone who is hungry. Anyone who'd like to devote a few hours of their time on Sundays are invited to leave voice mail for Nick at (559) 499-7927 to arrange to help him and other volunteers prepare lunch at 12:30 p.m. at his home in the Tower District. Lunch is served 3 p.m. at Courthouse Park near the Martin Luther King, Jr. statue. Donations of plates, bowls, spoons, and forks made of recyclable material are greatly appreciated.

Every Sunday
The St. Benedict Catholic Worker serves a meal to the homeless, working poor, and visitors and released inmates in front of Fresno County Jail (corner of Fresno and M streets). Volunteers are needed to help prepare and serve the meals. For more information contact Liza Apper at (559) 229-6410 liza.apper [at] stbencatholicworker.org or visit their web site at: http://www.stbencatholicworker.org
Every Tuesday
An ANTI-WAR Demonstration every Tuesday S E corner of White Lane and South H st. Bakersfield California. For info: call (661)366-9003

Every Tuesday
7 PM
Peace Fresno meets at the Fresno Center for Nonviolence at 985 N Van Ness. If you want to help stop Bush’s endless war against the world - come to this meeting! For an up to the minute listing of all Peace actions in the Fresno area call the Fresno Center for Nonviolence at 559-23PEACE (559-237-3223). For more information about Peace Fresno call 487-2515 or visit their web site at: http://www.peacefresno.org



Every Friday
9 AM - 5 PM
Stone Soup cultural art store featuring authentic Hmong Cultural Arts is open at 1345 Bulldog Lane in Fresno. Call (559) 224-7613 or email stonesoupfresno [at] yahoo.com for more information

Every Friday
7 PM
Reedley Peace Center, holds it weekly peace meeting at the Fellowship Hall at Reedley's First Mennonite Church 1208 "L" Street, Reedley, Ca ... Programs very but the focus is always on peace issues local, state,
national, international....the contact is Carol Krahbel 559-637-9098 or email krahbiel [at] cvip.net . The meeting is free and open to the public and handicapped accessible...

Every Saturday
1-2 PM
Food Not Bombs feeds the hungry near the Olive Avenue entrance to Roeding Park. The location for cooking on Saturday is at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 1343 East Barstow Ave., between First and Cedar starting at 9AM. They are always in need of servers at the park. For more information call 452-0277 (Dallas). e-mail fresnofnb [at] yahoo.com . Visit the Food Not Bombs web site at: http://www.fresnoalliance.com/FNB/

Every Saturday
1 PM until the last patient is served
Medical Clinic for the homeless, active injecting drug users and prostitutes. You can find them near the Olive Avenue entrance to Roeding Park.

* Staffed by Dr. Marc Lasher and volunteers.
* Accepting financial donations. Contact: 266-0444

Every Saturday
1-3 PM
Fresno Free Bicycle Repair Clinic. Most Saturdays, 1:00 - 3:00ish. Donations of bicycle parts, inner tubes & blinky lights welcome. Volunteers needed to help with minor repairs. The bicycle clinic is near the Olive Avenue entrance to Roeding Park, beside Food Not Bombs. For more info and to arrange donations, fresnofreebikeclinic [at] yahoo.com

Every Saturday
2 - 3 PM
Peace Bakersfield meets every Saturday at 2:00 pm at the Beale Library in downtown Bakersfield. They will wait for people in the front of the library near the front doors before going inside for the meeting. Everyone is welcome. Your ideas are the basis for our action. Beale Library, 701 Truxtun Avenue in Bakersfield. For more information call (661) 633-2930


ONGOING MONTHLY ACTIVITIES/PROGRAMS

2nd and 4th Sunday of every month
1 PM
South Valley Peace Center meets on every second and fourth Sundays at 1:00 p.m. at the Visalia Friends Meeting House, 17208 Ave. 296, Visalia. Contact is: David [at] DavidChandler.com.

1st Monday of every month
7:00 PM
FresCAMP (Fresno Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticide) meets at The BIG Community building behind the house at 4230 N Arthur. For more information email FresCAMP [at] yahoo.com or call (559) 227-6134.

2nd Monday of every month
7 PM
Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom Meeting is at 985 N. Van Ness. For more information email vmfout1 [at] sti.net

1st Tuesday of every month
6 PM
The San Joaquin Valley Coalition for Immigrant Rights meeting. For more information call (559) 498-6033.

1st Tuesday of every month
6 PM
Health Care for All (Tulare/Kings Counties) meets at the King Buffet, 3254 S. Mooney Blvd., Visalia (dinner $10). For further information, call (559) 732-3910 or (559) 734-1805 , or e-mail bwauchope [at] comcast.net .

2nd Tuesday of every month
7 PM
The Fresno Free College Foundation (owner and operator of KFCF 88.1 FM) Board of Directors meet at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 4144 N Millbrook in Fresno. The public is invited. For more information call (559) 233-2221, email kfcf [at] kfcf.org , or visit http://www.kfcf.org

2nd Tuesday of every month
7 PM

Fresno Stonewall Democrats meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Kingsmen Cafe, 1495 N. Van Ness Ave., Fresno. The diner hour is from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. followed by the meeting which is open to the public. The Cafe is a faith based business that employs youth dealing with substance abuse issues. They offer inexpensive sandwiches and salads and fair trade coffee. Fresno Stonewall Democrat's focus is on social and political issues of interest to progressives in general and progressive and liberal Democrats in particular. For more information contact Jay Hubbell at (559) 292-4905 e-mail kucinich2004 [at] comcast.net or visit the website http://www.mangen.com/stonewall/

1st Wednesday of every month
12 Noon
WOMEN IN BLACK - Silent Vigil at the Fresno County Courthouse-Entrance. Show your support for PEACE and for negotiated settlements of US current military actions! Meet downtown at the Fresno courthouse, from 12-1:00 PM and stand silently, advocating PEACE. For more info: 278-7140 or 225-2850.

1st Wednesday of every month
7 PM
The Fresno County Democratic Central Committee meeting's are held in the Sate Building Assembly Room. Call Sam Pack Chair phone 495-0606 for more information or agenda item. Fresno Central Democratic Committee-Vice Chair-Barbara Pyle-291-6024.

1st Wednesday of every month
7:30 PM
Conservation Committee of the Sierra Club Tehipite Chapter at the Unitarian Church, 4144 N. Millbrook Avenue in Fresno.

3rd Wednesday of every month
6 PM
Central California Criminal Justice Committee meetings take place on the third Wednesday of the month at the Sarah McCardle room of the downtown library.

2nd Thursday of every month
5:00 PM
The Human Relations Commission meetings are open to the public. Regular meetings are usually scheduled on the Second Thursday of each month in Meeting Room 2165N of City Hall. Any person who wants to place an issue before the Commission should first contact the HRC staff at 621-7770.

2nd Thursday of every month
7:00 PM
Fresno County Green Party Council Meeting at the Fresno Center for Nonviolence, 985 N Van Ness Ave (S. of Olive). The Fresno County Green Party invites you to its regular monthly County Council meeting. The four pillars of the international Green movement are Social Justice, Grassroots Democracy, Nonviolence, and Ecological Wisdom. Call 265-3647 for details or go to http://www.greens.org/cal/fresno

3rd Thursday of every month
6:00 - 8 PM
Fresno County Bicycle Coalition - monthly meetings to provide a forum for bicyclists to organize, discuss common concerns, and influence public policy. They have committees on Political Action, Promotion & Education, and Facilities Planning. If you are interested in helping Fresno County become more bike friendly, you are invited to join this group. King's Men Cafe and Coffee House, 1495 N. Van Ness Ave. @ Home Ave (3 blocks N. of Olive, 1 S. of McKinley Ave). For more information call 559.444.2065.


3rd Thursday of every month
7:30 PM
Death Penalty Focus - Next Meeting: To Be Announced

Support Group will Continue to be Available If Help Is Needed, Or For Referrals, Please Phone
Donna @ 275-4974, Maria @ 255-9492, Toni @ 251-0169 Death Penalty Focus regular meeting at the Fresno Center for Nonviolence, 985 N Van Ness. For more information contact Maria Telesco at: (559) 255-9492 maria.telesco [at] worldnet.att.net

1st Friday of every month
4:30 PM
Vigil to Stop the Bush Administrations war against the world are held at Shaw and Blackstone in Fresno.

1st Friday of every month
6:30 PM
Organizing meeting to protest the Republican National convention which will be held in New York City in August 2004. The group meets at City Cafe, NE corner of Shaw and Blackstone in the Mor strip mall (after the monthly peace rallies). Security arrangements will be in place to prevent infiltration by Homeland Security/JTTF. If you're sick of the Bush fiasco and would like to tell the Neo-Cons as much in person, join them.


2nd Friday of every month
7 PM
Vigil to protest the murder of immigrants at the border and by the police in this country. This vigil is organized by El Comite No Nos Vamos. 328 N Fresno Street. Call (559) 498-6033 or 497-0206 for more information.

1st Saturday of every month
9:30 AM
Kennedy Club of the San Joaquin Valley are held each 1st Saturday of the month at Denny's Restaurant at Abby and Divisidero. Call 439-8140 for more information. http://home.att.net/~barbarapyle/kennedy/kennedy.htm

1st Saturday of every month
2 - 4 PM
Women of Spirt - a gathering of women rediscovering their own spirituality and enabling others to do the same. You are invited to join the circle of women the first Saturday of each month, at 7319 N. Fourth St., Fresno. Beginning and closing meditation, discussion and activity, light refreshments after closing. The event is free. Both men and women are welcome. Questions, call Veena Kapoor (559) 435-2212.

2nd Saturday of every month
9:30 AM
Fresno Center for Nonviolence monthly meeting at 985 N. Van Ness. For more information about the Fresno Center for Nonviolence, see their web page at: http://www.fresnoalliance.com/centerfornonviolence/ or call 559-23PEACE (559-237-3223).

Last Saturday of every month
9 AM
Regular Monthly meeting for the Fresno County Democratic Latino/Chicano Caucus. They meet at Bobby Salazar's Restaurant Located at 2839 Blackstone between Shields Ave. & Princeton St. Come out and have breakfast with us and meet some nice people... Everyone is welcomed. Contact: Tony Pacheco 977-3859 or 864-8843 TonyPchc [at] aol.com