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Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Event Description:

The SE Texas Progressive Populist Caucus will join Democracy For Houston and the Progressive Action Alliance by hosting a workshop training session focused on the Precinct Convention(s) that are held immediately following the closing of the polls on Primary Election Day on March 7th.

Event Sponsor:
Progressive Populist Caucus, Democracy for Houston and the Progressive Action Alliance


Saturday, February 18, 2006
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Event Description:

Noted author Paul Loeb is coming to Houston, and we've arranged for him to give a special presentation for us. This is something you should not miss!

Some excerpts from his web site:

Paul Loeb is a noted speaker and author of books on citizen activism, including "Soul of a Citizen" and "The Impossible Will Take a Little While". Both of these are underground bestsellers with a combined 160,000 copies in print. He has also written and published several other books.

Event Sponsor:
Progressive Action Alliance

Event Contact Name:
Bill Crosier

Event Phone Contact Information:
713-641-4941

Event Email Address:
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Event Website:
paa-tx.org/node/1371

Event Fee:
$5 suggested donation, no one turned away


Sunday, February 19, 2006
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Event Description:

Map to Montgomery Community College

Join us for an evening PEACE RALLY in The Woodlands with Cindy Sheehan and The Gold Star Families For Peace.

Additional speakers may include Mimi Kennedy and Ann Wright.  We're waiting on confirmation on them. 
Sorry, but NO SIGNS inside:
We won't be allowed to bring signs inside the building/auditorium 
We will be selling copies of Cindy's book at the event. 
Limited space will be available for tables.  Groups wanting to set up a table should contact Stephen Harr, stephenharr[at]yahoo[dot]com, 713.301.1012, and be at the site by 5:45 PM Sunday.

 Campus police will be on site to handle security for the event.

Directions to Montgomery College:

To Montgomery College from NORTH:
- Take I-45 south to exit #79 (Needham Rd./Hwy. 242/College Park Dr.).
- Turn right (away from interstate) and head approximately 1/4 mile.
- Main college entrance is on the right.

To Montgomery College from SOUTH:
-
Take I-45 north to exit #79 (Needham Rd./Hwy. 242/College Park Dr.).
- Turn left under interstate and head approximately 1/4 mile.
- Main college entrance is on the right.

Event Sponsor:
North Houston Peace Group, Gold Star Families for Peace, Potlucks for Peace and Concerned Citizens of Montgomery County

Event Contact Name:
Steve Harr

Event Phone Contact Information:
713-301-1012

Event Email Address:
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Monday, February 20, 2006
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm

Event Description:

This event will go on, rain or shine.  Thousands of US troops and Iraqis are dying in Iraq -- The least we can do is to show our support for this event even if the weather is not spring-like and sunny.  Bring rain gear, your long underwear, and a hat.  Let's show Houston that we won't let a little weather interfere with our stand for peace, and that we want our troops home now.

Event Sponsor:
Gold Star Families for Peace, Veterans for Peace, Code Pink

Event Contact Name:
Amy Branham

Event Phone Contact Information:
281-251-3307

Event Email Address:
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Friday, February 24, 2006
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Event Description:

Why did great civilizations collapse, and how likely is it ours will, too? How do we maximize our prosperity while avoiding ecological ruin? Jared Diamond will discuss these themes from his bestseller, Collapse. Jared Diamond won the Pulitzer Prize for his companion book, Guns, Germs, and Steel. He is professor of geography at UCLA and author of two other bestsellers, The Third Chimpanzee and Why is Sex Fun? He’s the recipient of America’s highest civilian award in science, the National Medal of Science, for his landmark research in evolutionary biology.

Event Sponsor:
The Progressive Forum

Event Contact Name:
Randall Morton

Event Phone Contact Information:
713-664-0020

Event Email Address:
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Event Website:
www.progressiveforumhouston.org

Event Fee:
$34 and $54 - student, senior and group discounts


Sunday, February 26, 2006
Start: 7:00 am
End: 7:00 pm

Event Description:

From the Secretary of State:

Early voting by personal appearance begins on this day. (Secs. 85.001, 85.006).

Deadline to notify election judges of duty to hold election (Writ of Election). (Sec. 4.007). Written notice must be given to the presiding judge of the duty to hold the election, purpose of election, the election date, location of the polling place, hours the polls are open, and the number of clerks to be appointed.


Start: 4:30 pm
End: 6:30 pm

Event Description:

U. S. Tour of Duty's Real Intelligence Project presents

Former UN Weapons Inspector

Scott Ritter

and

U. S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee 

at an emergency public discussion about Iraq, Iran, and America's constitutional crisis

"We Won't Get Neo-CONNED! Again"

A citizen response to lying, spying, and dying for the "war on terror" 

 

Event Sponsor:
US Tour of Duty, KPFT http://kpft.org, Light in the Darkness Publications http://www.ihspress.com/

Event Phone Contact Information:
713-655-0050

Event Website:
www.ustourofduty.org

Event Fee:
$10 suggested donation (nobody turned away)


Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm

Event Description:

From the Secretary of State:

Last day to receive applications for ballots by mail. Early voter’s application (including FPCA) must be received by early voting clerk before close of regular business or 12 noon, whichever is later, on this date. If the FPCA applicant is not registered to vote, applicant will be sent a ballot for the federal offices only. (Secs. 84.007, 101.002, and 101.004(f)(1)).


Thursday, March 2, 2006
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:15 pm

Event Description:
Next Department of Peace Meeting will be a conference call on Thursday, March 2, 7- 8:15 p.m. Call in number is (319) 632-1100 code:664458.  There is no charge other than your typical long distance charges. We will discuss National and International updates and our May 12 Action: Peace Wants A Piece of the Pie..  This conference call meeting will be in lieu of our regular general meeting, which takes place the first Thursday of every month. Contact Kathy Kidd at escramble('kathykidd','earthlink.net'); for more information or 713.443.9938 or visit the national website at www.dopcampaign.org

Event Sponsor:
Department of Peace

Event Contact Name:
Kathy Kidd

Event Phone Contact Information:
713.443.9938

Event Email Address:
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Event Website:
www.dopcampaign.org

Event Fee:
Free (other than regular long distance charges)


Start: 8:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm

Event Description:

 Hello friends,   This is for a good cause and should be fun.  Melinda & I are going and hope you will join us---

    The Peace Camp Scholarship is having a fund raiser at Theatre Suburbia , oldest community theatre in Houston.
The name of the play is "Senior Follies".  The play is about the crew at Pleasant Valley Retirement Home who believe in living life to the fullest with a "little who done it" along the way.

Performance 8pm, Thursday March 2. tickets are $10.
Theatre Suburbia, 1410 W. 43rd at Oak Forest.--take Ella north from 610 to 43rd left on 43rd.

    The peace camp is an alternative day camp which fosters an understanding of peace, justice and environmental awareness appropriate to the age of the child.  This is done through activities such as art, crafts,problem solving, cooperative games, special guests. puppets, stories, drama. yoga ect. We have fun.
This is 7th year--July 17-21--the children are Kdg. - 5th.

Call  713-688-1060 Awanda Whitworth  for reservations.

Event Sponsor:
Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty

Event Contact Name:
Lynn Furay

Event Fee:
$10. for the play


Saturday, March 4, 2006
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm

Event Description:

THE WOODLANDS, TX – Feb. 19, 2006 – A group of local clergy and other Woodlands residents have formed a new advocacy group that will address a range of issues affecting our community, our country, and our world.  The public is invited to learn more about the Peace and Justice Network of Montgomery County at an Open House on Saturday, March 4, from 4 to 6 pm at Montgomery College (Room B102).

            Leaders of the recently incorporated non-profit organization include Rev. Don Gebert, the first Director of Interfaith of The Woodlands; Rev. David Cobb, pastor of The Woodlands Christian Church (Disciples of Christ); and Rev. Danita Noland, pastor of Northwoods Unitarian Universalist Church. 

            The Peace and Justice Network of Montgomery County will address such issues as poverty, access to healthcare, youth and senior concerns, equal justice for all and peace.  For more information, contact Steve Harr, (713) 301-1012.


Wednesday, March 8, 2006
Start: 11:30 am
End: 1:00 pm

Event Description:

Please join the ACLU Houston in a discussion of Protecting Your Muslim/South Asian/Arab Client Against Discrimination. Discussion will be held by Alamdar Hamdani.

Event Sponsor:
Houston ACLU

Event Contact Name:
Laura Bellows

Event Phone Contact Information:
713 942-8146 x-102

Event Email Address:
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Event Fee:
Cost, with lunch from Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine: Attorneys $30, Students $15


Thursday, March 9, 2006
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Event Description:

Attend the regular monthly meeting of the Progressive Action Alliance at LLU, 6th Floor, Room 6.

Come early to visit & gab
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm: social/meet & greet
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: meeting

Agenda items include:
* Report on Feb. 20 Tea Party with Cindy Sheehan
* Reflections on primary election
* Meet Janette Sexton, progressive Democrat running for Texas House of Rep.  http://www.sexton4district144.com/
* Preparations for Democratic Senate District conventions (Mar. 25)
* Green party ballot access petition drive (March 15-May 30)
* Demonstration & rally for the Iraq invasion 3rd anniversary (Mar. 18)  http://www.paa-tx.org/node/1488
* Sign-making party (Mar. 11) for freeways & Mar. 18 events   http://www.paa-tx.org/node/1497
* Houston Social Forum (Apr. 29-30)  http://www.houstonsocialforum.org/

Event Sponsor:
Progressive Action Alliance

Event Contact Name:
C. Lee Taylor

Event Phone Contact Information:
713-524-1944

Event Email Address:
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Event Website:
www.paa-tx.org

Event Fee:
Free! (Donations, however, always cheerfully accepted.)


Saturday, March 11, 2006
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm

Event Description:

Let's party!  Let's tell the world that change is in the air!  Let's make signs!

We're having a sign making party, before the First Amendment is taken away, for those needing a sign for the March 18 demonstration or for freeway blogging, or for anything else for which you need a political sign.

Where:
Bill & Cheryl Crosier's garage/sign-making laboratory
7445 Santa Fe Dr.
Houston 77061
713-305-5346
just northwest of Hobby airport
map: http://tinyurl.com/4f6xq

When:
Sat. Mar. 11, 2-6 pm

Bring any of this if you have it, but don't go out and buy any:
*Dark paint (latex only, please -- alkyd or oil-based paint takes too long to dry)
*LARGE cardboard, old sheets, old political yard signs, or anything large, lightweight, & paintable
*1.5 - 3" Paint brushes (we already have some, including larger ones and rollers)
*Something to share for dinner if you want to stay afterwards (or money for something to be delivered)

To find large pieces of cardboard, go by your favorite dumpster or call a nearby appliance store to ask when is a good time to get large boxes when their trucks return from delivery.
Fold the cardboard parallel to the corrugations if needed, to fit into your car.
We can duct tape smaller cardboard pieces together.
Old sheets make great signs/banners, too, and hold up if it rains better than cardboard.

Be sure to wear clothes and shoes that are OK to get paint on.  We have several old T-shirts you can borrow.

The Freeway Blogger web site http://www.freewayblogger.com/ has lots of great examples, with photos of some of the hundreds and hundreds of signs that have been placed on freeway overpasses and other visible locations in all 50 states.

The simple procedure: http://www.freewayblogger.com/howto.htm

Everyone is invited to help us make signs, so feel free to forward this to others who may believe in the 1st Amendment.

Event Sponsor:
Progressive Action Alliance

Event Website:
www.paa-tx.org


Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Start: 11:00 am
Start: Mar 14 2006 - 11:00am
End: Mar 19 2006 - 11:00am

Event Description:

Every bomb dropped in Iraq explodes over New Orleans...

Tuesday, March 14 – Sunday, March 19, 2006
MARCH FROM MOBILE TO NEW ORLEANS
 
March 19, 2006 is the 3rd anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq. Veterans For Peace is Marching to Bring the Troops Home NOW!
We are seeking JUSTICE for the victims of FEMA and Katrina through Ending the war in Iraq, and Meeting Human Needs at Home.

Event Sponsor:
Veterans for Peace, Mobile Alabama

Event Contact Name:
Paul Robinson

Event Phone Contact Information:
251-604-1837

Event Website:
http://www.vetgulfmarch.org/


Wednesday, March 15, 2006
(all day)
Start: Mar 14 2006 - 11:00am
End: Mar 19 2006 - 11:00am

Event Description:

Every bomb dropped in Iraq explodes over New Orleans...

Tuesday, March 14 – Sunday, March 19, 2006
MARCH FROM MOBILE TO NEW ORLEANS
 
March 19, 2006 is the 3rd anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq. Veterans For Peace is Marching to Bring the Troops Home NOW!
We are seeking JUSTICE for the victims of FEMA and Katrina through Ending the war in Iraq, and Meeting Human Needs at Home.

Event Sponsor:
Veterans for Peace, Mobile Alabama

Event Contact Name:
Paul Robinson

Event Phone Contact Information:
251-604-1837

Event Website:
http://www.vetgulfmarch.org/


Thursday, March 16, 2006
(all day)
Start: Mar 14 2006 - 11:00am
End: Mar 19 2006 - 11:00am

Event Description:

Every bomb dropped in Iraq explodes over New Orleans...

Tuesday, March 14 – Sunday, March 19, 2006
MARCH FROM MOBILE TO NEW ORLEANS
 
March 19, 2006 is the 3rd anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq. Veterans For Peace is Marching to Bring the Troops Home NOW!
We are seeking JUSTICE for the victims of FEMA and Katrina through Ending the war in Iraq, and Meeting Human Needs at Home.

Event Sponsor:
Veterans for Peace, Mobile Alabama

Event Contact Name:
Paul Robinson

Event Phone Contact Information:
251-604-1837

Event Website:
http://www.vetgulfmarch.org/


Friday, March 17, 2006
(all day)
Start: Mar 14 2006 - 11:00am
End: Mar 19 2006 - 11:00am

Event Description:

Every bomb dropped in Iraq explodes over New Orleans...

Tuesday, March 14 – Sunday, March 19, 2006
MARCH FROM MOBILE TO NEW ORLEANS
 
March 19, 2006 is the 3rd anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq. Veterans For Peace is Marching to Bring the Troops Home NOW!
We are seeking JUSTICE for the victims of FEMA and Katrina through Ending the war in Iraq, and Meeting Human Needs at Home.

Event Sponsor:
Veterans for Peace, Mobile Alabama

Event Contact Name:
Paul Robinson

Event Phone Contact Information:
251-604-1837

Event Website:
http://www.vetgulfmarch.org/


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