Friday, March 25, 2022

TEST 4

ARTS
Apr 
Apr 9 - Second Saturday at the Neighborhood Art House 201 E 10 St Erie PA "The Inner-City Neighborhood Art House opens its doors for an immersive art event. Visit us between 10 am and 12:30 pm to help make paper cranes as a peace gesture and make a craft to take home as well. Tours of the Art House will be available." Pre-registration appreciated seeverett@icnah.org 814-455-5508.
Apr 9 - CHROMA Guild Mixer 7pm 1106 Parade "The CHROMA Guild advances opportunities and access to resources for creative and cultural professionals of color."
Apr 15 - Al Frankin in Buffalo 
Apr 16 - August Wilson Center to open first permanent exhibit dedicated to Pittsburgh’s most famous playwright    The first permanent exhibition dedicated to Wilson’s life will debut at the Pittsburgh arts center that bears his name.
Apr 21 - Lunafest Jamestown Comm. College,  Scharmann Theater, 6pm for complementary wine, music and refreshments. JCC Students w/ID free of charge, others $20.
Apr 24-May 8 - The White Rose   livestream and on-demand Presented by Holocaust Center of Pgh and Prime Stage Theatre
Jun 18 - Tom Paxton & the DonJuans Fredonia Opera House, Fredonia NY 

EARTH
Apr 7 - PennFuture Presents: EcoArt in Action - Transformative Art Projects in Pennsylvania Streamed live 5pm free, registration required. 
Apr 22 Earth Day Plant and Craft     4-5pm Story and planting activity. Presque Isle State Park  
Apr 22 - Every Day is Earth Day - Sustainable Cleveland. Also check out their Earth Month calendar.  
Apr 23 - Earth Day in Erie:  "Invest in Our Planet"   Perry Square, Erie PA Noon to 2pm
Apr 30 - Hug a Tree with Me 10902 Oakgrove Ave, Meadville, PA 4:30pm Host: Meadville Center for the Arts
Apr 30 - 2nd Annual Pittsburgh Youth Climate Action Summit 9am-3pm Pittsburgh PA David Lawrence Convention Center 
May 7 - Great Pymatuning Shoreline Cleanup 7:30-noon Free camping available
Black and Green  "Black and Green, a black-owned business, strives to educate, inspire, and support a sustainable and healthy life for all inhabitants of the planet."






JUSTICE
Apr 4 - A Day of Remembrance Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 - April 4th, 1968 Sponsored by Erie NAACP Facebook Live 7:00 PM


Apr 7 & 8 - Within The Silence – A Living Voices Performance Robert H Jackson Center, Jamestown NY "Understand the impact of Executive Order 9066, which imprisoned thousands of innocent Japanese Americans during World War II, through the experiences of one young incarcerated citizen."

Erie City Council 3/16 had a good discussion about dress codes and discrimination (48:44) the citizen making the complaint speaks at 24:32 

Despite mayor's order, Erie police officer was never suspended for kicking protester  "Erie Fraternal Order of Police fought suspension over May 2020 incident; city agreed to withdraw discipline, says document Erie Times-News got via Right-to-Know Law. Officer was later promoted." Alternative link 

DA rules Peter Spencer's Shooting Death Self-Defense  The case was brought to the PSP Heritage Affairs Team, which investigates hate crimes, web page here.   On 3/28 Spencer family’s attorney held a press conference  calling out inconsistencies with the DA’s statement and expressing their confidence that criminal charges will be coming down.


Farmers, People with Prior Cannabis-Related Criminal Offenses To Be Given Priority for Cannabis Sale Permits in NY State "This farm-to-store initiative makes sales in New York possible before the end of 2022, guarantees support for future equity applicants, and secures an early investment into communities most impacted by the disproportionate enforcement of cannabis prohibition."
Pa. lawmaker pushes bill to protect transgender kids and their parents: How it works  "Fearing that Republicans in Harrisburg would soon follow southern steps to roll back the rights of transgender children, their parents and medical providers, state Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny, decided to take a preemptive strike against what he sees as a disturbing trend. "

PEACE
Apr 15 - Good Friday Walk for Peace Host: Erie Benedictines for Peace Details TBA+++


WORKING PEOPLE
April 28 - Workers Memorial Day  "On April 28, the labor movement will once again observe Workers Memorial Day to remember workers killed or injured on the job and to renew the fight for strong safety and health protections." ~AFL-CIO

May 1 - Youngstown May Day  755 Mahoning Ave, Youngstown, OH "A fun, free celebration of labor, climate justice, human rights, and Beltane"
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Essential Work podcast From Pittsburgh's Battle of Homestead Foundation examines a wide range of social and economic topics affecting the American work force from fast-food counter clerks to C-suite CEOs.

ETC
Apr 22 - Dr. Mary McAleese and Joan Chittister, OSB, "In Conversation" 7:30pm, in-person and livestreamed, free and public but reservations needed. 
May 12-22 SSJ Neighborhood Network Silent Auction This year, SSJNN is converting their annual Guess That Tune Gala fundraiser to a virtual silent auction, which will benefit their bicycle program and other ministries Interested in donating a basket or silent auction item? Please contact us at 814-454-7814.
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signs bill allowing permitless concealed carry The new law also dumps a required eight hours of gun training, which includes shooting practice, officials say. 


#BlackJuneInPittsburgh STOP the Violence Pgh has compiled a list of June (and other) African-American celebrations and events in June.

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ICYMI

Mercyhurst University History Professor Dr. Chris J. Magoc has released a new book called A Progressive History of American Democracy Since 1945: American Dreams, Hard Realities (Routledge 2022) 




ARTS
Apr 9 - Second Saturday at the Neighborhood Art House 201 E 10 St Erie PA "The Inner-City Neighborhood Art House opens its doors for an immersive art event. Visit us between 10 am and 12:30 pm to help make paper cranes as a peace gesture and make a craft to take home as well. Tours of the Art House will be available." Pre-registration appreciated seeverett@icnah.org 814-455-5508.
Apr 15 - Al Frankin in Buffalo 
Apr 16 - August Wilson Center to open first permanent exhibit dedicated to Pittsburgh’s most famous playwright    The first permanent exhibition dedicated to Wilson’s life will debut at the Pittsburgh arts center that bears his name.
Apr 21 - Lunafest Jamestown Comm. College,  Scharmann Theater, 6pm for complementary wine, music and refreshments. JCC Students w/ID free of charge, others $20.
Apr 24-May 8 - The White Rose   livestream and on-demand Presented by Holocaust Center of Pgh and Prime Stage Theatre
Jun 18 - Tom Paxton & the DonJuans Fredonia Opera House, Fredonia NY 

EARTH
Apr 7 - PennFuture Presents: Ecoart in Action - Transformative Art Projects in Pennsylvania Streamed live 5pm free, registration required. 
Apr 22 Earth Day Plant and Craft     4-5pm Story and planting activity. Presque Isle State Park  
April 23 - Earth Day in Erie:  "Invest in Our Planet" Perry Square, Erie PA Noon to 2pm
Apr 30 - Hug a Tree with Me 10902 Oakgrove Ave, Meadville, PA 4:30pm Host: Meadville Center for the Arts
Apr 30 - 2nd Annual Pittsburgh Youth Climate Action Summit 9am-3pm Pittsburgh PA David Lawrence Convention Center 
May 7 - Great Pymatuning Shoreline Cleanup 7:30-noon Free camping available
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Eat Your Yard "An Edible Landscaping Company in Erie, PA"    
Black and Green  "Black and Green, a black-owned business, strives to educate, inspire, and support a sustainable and healthy life for all inhabitants of the planet."
Sierra Club sees benefits in Ripley solar project

ELECTIONS
Pa. State Supreme Court rules Pa. State Senate, House maps constitutional (msn.com)

JUSTICE
Apr 4 - A Day of Remembrance Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 - April 4th, 1968 Sponsored by Erie NAACP Facebook Live 7:00 PM
Apr 7 & 8 - Within The Silence – A Living Voices Performance Robert H Jackson Center, Jamestown NY "Understand the impact of Executive Order 9066, which imprisoned thousands of innocent Japanese Americans during World War II, through the experiences of one young incarcerated citizen."

Erie City Council 3/16 had a good discussion about dress codes and discrimination (48:44) the citizen making the complaint speaks at 24:32 

DA rules Peter Spencer's Shooting Death Self-Defense  The case was brought to the PSP Heritage Affairs Team, which investigates hate crimes, web page here. Peter Spencer's family plans to hold a press conference with Cyril Wecht +++
Farmers, People with Prior Cannabis-Related Criminal Offenses To Be Given Priority for Cannabis Sale Permits in NY State "This farm-to-store initiative makes sales in New York possible before the end of 2022, guarantees support for future equity applicants, and secures an early investment into communities most impacted by the disproportionate enforcement of cannabis prohibition."
White supremacists are targeting Pa. What's being done about it?
Ohio Saw Jump in White Supremacist, Antisemitic Incidents in 2021, According to ADL Report 

SCHOOLS
Pa. lawmaker pushes bill to protect transgender kids and their parents: How it works  "Fearing that Republicans in Harrisburg would soon follow southern steps to roll back the rights of transgender children, their parents and medical providers, state Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny, decided to take a preemptive strike against what he sees as a disturbing trend. "
Erie at Large: COVID Karens The dangerous precedent of indulging false victimhood  

PEACE
Apr 15 - Good Friday Walk for Peace Host: Erie Benedictines for Peace Details TBA+++


WOMEN



WORKING PEOPLE
April 28 - Workers Memorial Day  "On April 28, the labor movement will once again observe Workers Memorial Day to remember workers killed or injured on the job and to renew the fight for strong safety and health protections."~AFL-CIO
May 1 - Youngstown May Day  755 Mahoning Ave, Youngstown, OH "A fun, free celebration of labor, climate justice, human rights, and Beltane"
~~~
Essential Work podcast From Pittsburgh's Battle of Homestead Foundation examines a wide range of social and economic topics affecting the American work force from fast-food counter clerks to C-suite CEOs.
Commission approves base pay increases for tipped workers in Pennsylvania
Three more Buffalo-area Starbucks stores vote to unionize   meanwhile Four Cleveland Starbucks declare intent to form union   and two Starbucks locations in Pittsburgh voted to unionize while saw baristas at Coffee Tree Roasters, a local coffee chain not affiliated with Starbucks, complete a successful vote to unionize with Local 1776 of the United Food and Commercial Workers labor union.




ETC
Apr 8-9 - Pennsylvania Progressive Summit 
Apr 22 - Dr. Mary McAleese and Joan Chittister, OSB, "In Conversation" 7:30pm, in-person and livestreamed, free and public but reservations needed. 
May 12-22 SSJ Neighborhood Network Silent Auction This year, SSJNN is converting their annual Guess That Tune Gala fundraiser to a virtual silent auction, which will benefit their bicycle program and other ministries Interested in donating a basket or silent auction item? Please contact us at 814-454-7814.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signs bill allowing permitless concealed carry The new law also dumps a required eight hours of gun training, which includes shooting practice, officials say. 
Gov. Mike DeWine: So Here's Why Everyone Now Has a Gun at Perkins 
WPA Juneteenth and related events (Pittsburgh)  June12-19 https://www.facebook.com/WPAJuneteenth/photos/a.1826430870972370/3232261430389300/ 

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ARTS
Apr 9 - Second Saturday at the Neighborhood Art House 201 E 10 St Erie PA "The Inner-City Neighborhood Art House opens its doors for a Second Saturday immersive art event. Visit us between 10 am and 12:30 pm to help make paper cranes as a peace gesture and make a craft to take home as well. Tours of the Art House will be available." Pre-registration appreciated seeverett@icnah.org 814-455-5508.
Jun 18 - Tom Paxton & the DonJuans  Fredonia Opera House  

EARTH
Apr 7 - PennFuture Presents: Ecoart in Action - Transformative Art Projects in Pennsylvania Streamed live 5pm free, registration required. 
Apr 30 - Hug a Tree with Me 10902 Oakgrove Ave, Meadville, PA 4:30pm Host: Meadville Center for the Arts
Apr 30 - 2nd Annual Pittsburgh Youth Climate Action Summit 9am-3pm Pittsburgh PA David Lawrence Convention Center 
May 7 - Great Pymatuning Shoreline Cleanup 7:30-noon Free camping available
cleanups presque isle french creek etc
Erie earth week events
ReLeaf
Environmental voter

conservation pa
Eat Your Yard "An Edible Landscaping Company in Erie, PA"    Landscaping
Black and Green https://www.livingblackandgreen.com/ "Black and Green, a black-owned business, strives to educate, inspire, and support a sustainable and healthy life for all inhabitants of the planet."
Sierra Club sees benefits in Ripley solar project



ELECTIONS
May 17 - Primary Election in PA
Forums+++
HQs+++

Pa. State Supreme Court rules Pa. State Senate, House maps constitutional (msn.com)
WATCH: A free Q&A on Pa.’s open records law and how it affects our work 
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has upheld the commonwealth's new legislative maps, locking in a new district lines for the next decade, Stephen Caruso reports.
PA Department of State: 2022 Pennsylvania Redistricting Maps Congressional District Map, State Senate District Map, State House of Representatives District Map, +++
Supreme Court Rejects Challenges to Newly Drawn PA Maps: The Pennsylvania Supreme Court today found that the Final Reapportionment Plan of the Pennsylvania Legislative Reapportionment Committee is in compliance with the mandates of the Pennsylvania Constitution and the United States Constitution. 
Rep. Kristine C. Howard: Let’s keep no-excuse mail-in voting

JUSTICE
Apr 7 & 8 - Within The Silence – A Living Voices Performance Robert H Jackson Center, Jamestown NY "Understand the impact of Executive Order 9066, which imprisoned thousands of innocent Japanese Americans during World War II, through the experiences of one young incarcerated citizen."
Erie City Council +++ 3 /16/2022 https://youtu.be/gyJPpQfO-90
DA: Peter Spencer's Shooting Death Justified As Self-Defense 
PA State Police Heritage Affairs Section 
Peter Spencer's family holds press conference with Cyril Wecht +++
Farmers, People with Prior Cannabis-Related Criminal Offenses To Be Given Priority for Cannabis Sale Permits in NY State "This farm-to-store initiative makes sales in New York possible before the end of 2022, guarantees support for future equity applicants, and secures an early investment into communities most impacted by the disproportionate enforcement of cannabis prohibition."
White supremacists are targeting Pa. What's being done about it?
Ohio Saw Jump in White Supremacist, Antisemitic Incidents in 2021, According to ADL Report 

SCHOOLS
Pa. lawmaker pushes bill to protect transgender kids and their parents: How it works  "Fearing that Republicans in Harrisburg would soon follow southern steps to roll back the rights of transgender children, their parents and medical providers, state Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny, decided to take a preemptive strike against what he sees as a disturbing trend. "

PEACE
Apr 15 - Good Friday Walk for Peace Host: Erie Benedictines for Peace Details TBA+++


WOMEN
+++

WORKING PEOPLE
Three more Buffalo-area Starbucks stores vote to unionize   meanwhile Four Cleveland Starbucks declare intent to form union   and two Starbucks locations in Pittsburgh voted to unionize while saw baristas at Coffee Tree Roasters, a local coffee chain not affiliated with Starbucks, complete a successful vote to unionize with Local 1776 of the United Food and Commercial Workers labor union.
Essential Work podcast From Pittsburgh's Battle of Homestead Foundation examines a wide range of social and economic topics affecting the American work force from fast-food counter clerks to C-suite CEOs.


ETC
Apr 8-9 - Pennsylvania Progressive Summit 
Apr 15 - Good Friday Walk for Peace +++ Host: Erie Benedictines for Peace
Apr 22 - Dr. Mary McAleese and Joan Chittister, OSB, "In Conversation" 7:30pm, in-person and livestreamed, free and public but reservations needed. 
May 12-22 SSJ Neighborhood Network Silent Auction This year, SSJNN is converting their annual Guess That Tune Gala fundraiser to a virtual silent auction, which will benefit their bicycle program and other ministries +++ donations?
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signs bill allowing permitless concealed carry The new law also dumps a required eight hours of gun training, which includes shooting practice, officials say. 
Meadville night out

https://www.facebook.com/WPAJuneteenth/photos/a.1826430870972370/3230980607184049/


PA PRIMARY

CANDIDATES AND BALLOT QUESTIONS Links to info and online forums about local and state primary candidates and ballot questions.

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ARTS

Apr 9 - Second Saturday at the Neighborhood Art House 201 E 10 St Erie PA "The Inner-City Neighborhood Art House opens its doors for a Second Saturday immersive art event. Visit us between 10 am and 12:30 pm to help make paper cranes as a peace gesture and make a craft to take home as well. Tours of the Art House will be available.' Pre-registration is appreciated seeverett@icnah.org  814-455-5508.
Apr 16 - August Wilson Center to open first permanent exhibit dedicated to Pittsburgh’s most famous playwright    the first permanent exhibition dedicated to Wilson’s life, August Wilson: The Writer’s Landscape, will debut at the Downtown center that bears his name.

EARTH
Apr 7 - PennFuture Presents: Ecoart in Action - Transformative Art Projects in Pennsylvania Streamed live 5pm free, registration required. 
cleanups presque isle french creek etc
Apr 30 - Hug a Tree with Me 10902 Oakgrove Ave, Meadville, PA 4:30pm Host: Meadville Center for the Arts
May 7 - Great Pymatuning Shoreline Cleanup 7:30-noon Free camping available

Erie earth week events
ReLeaf
Environmental voter
ripley solar
conservation pa
Eat Your Yard "An Edible Landscaping Company in Erie, PA"    Landscaping
Black and Green https://www.livingblackandgreen.com/ "Black and Green, a black-owned business, strives to educate, inspire, and support a sustainable and healthy life for all inhabitants of the planet."

https://www.eriebenedictines.org/event/joan-chittister-lecture-series

https://www.observertoday.com/opinion/commentary/2022/01/sierra-club-sees-benefits-in-ripley-solar-project/




ELECTIONS
May 17 Primary Election in PA
Forums+++
HQs+++
PA Poll workers needed
Pa. lawmaker pushes bill to protect transgender kids and their parents: How it works  "Fearing that Republicans in Harrisburg would soon follow southern steps to roll back the rights of transgender children, their parents and medical providers, state Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny, decided to take a preemptive strike against what he sees as a disturbing trend. "

PEACE
Apr 15 - Good Friday Walk for Peace Host: Erie Benedictines for Peace Details TBA+++


WOMEN
+++

WORKING PEOPLE
Three more Buffalo-area Starbucks stores vote to unionize   meanwhile Four Cleveland Starbucks declare intent to form union   and two Starbucks locations in Pittsburgh voted to unionize while saw baristas at Coffee Tree Roasters, a local coffee chain not affiliated with Starbucks, complete a successful vote to unionize with Local 1776 of the United Food and Commercial Workers labor union.
Essential Work podcast is now in its second season. 


ETC
Apr 8-9 - Pennsylvania Progressive Summit 

Apr 15 - Good friday walk for peace +++ Host: Erie Benedictines for Peace


genocide awareness month Pgh Holocaust society
https://www.facebook.com/events/246829024167040/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%7D]%7D

May 4 +++ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/save-the-date-the-white-rose-global-classroom-tickets-185129747057
May 12-22 SSJ Neighborhood Network Silent Auction This year, SSJNN is converting their annual Guess That Tune Gala fundraiser to a virtual silent auction, which will benefit their bicycle program and other ministries +++ donations?
joan chitester https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvmlnklrFb0 Hurst


PA PRIMARY

CANDIDATES AND BALLOT QUESTIONS Links to info and online forums about local and state primary candidates and ballot questions.



Apr 9 - Second Saturday at the Neighborhood Art House 201 E 10 St Erie PA 16503/ 814-455-5508 from 10 am- 12:30 pm The Inner-City Neighborhood Art House will open its doors on Saturday, April 9th for a Second Saturday immersive art event. Visit us between 10 am and 12:30 pm to help make paper cranes as a peace gesture and make a craft to take home as well. Tours of the Art House will be available. Pre-registration is appreciated. RSVP by emailing seeverett@icnah.org or calling 814-455-5508.

What: Second Saturday at the Neighborhood Art House

Where: 201 E 10 St Erie PA 16503/ 814-455-5508

When: Saturday, April 9th from 10 am- 12:30 pm

 

Description: The Inner-City Neighborhood Art House will open its doors on Saturday, April 9th for a Second Saturday immersive art event.  Visit us between 10 am and 12:30 pm to help make paper cranes as a peace gesture and make a craft to take home as well.  Tours of the Art House will be available.  Pre-registration is appreciated.  RSVP by emailing seeverett@icnah.org or calling 814-455-5508.

 

 

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