ARTS
The Brothers Size at Dramashop runs between September. 15 and October 1 by Tarell Alvin McCraney ("Moonlight") "Flights of poetry, music, dance, and West African mythology combine in a contemporary tale that explores the tenuousness of freedom and the need to belong somewhere, to something, to someone. "
September 7- 13 ReelAbilities Film Fest at the Pittsburgh Playhouse (with select films screening virtually) "award-winning films that promote awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories, and artistic expressions of individuals with disabilities. "
Celebration of Nations Sept 8-10 St Catherines, Ontario Canada. "Niagara’s annual Indigenous arts gathering that celebrates creativity, diversity and resilience"
Dead Man Walking will be presented at Fredonia Opera House Oct 28 at 1pm. Live at the Met production.
Buffalo International Film Festival Oct 5-9
Art exhibit: "Not Gay" at SUNY Fredonia, Marion Art Gallery. "charts the energy and vitality of trans identifications across a range of art works stretching from the immediate post-World War II period to the present day." Opens Aug. 29 Free and public.
EARTH
Greystone Nature Preserve Fredonia NY https://www.greystonenaturepreserve.com/ I had the pleasure of meeting owners and peace activist Diane Clark and Bill Moran when the Golden Rule anti-nuke tour stopped in Erie in August. Bill extended an invitation to local folks to come and visit their preserve (RSVP). May thru October
Lake Erie, Our Kin Panel Discussion 7pm Sept 7 at (Jefferson Ed. Society satellite location ) Erie Center for Arts & Technology (ECAT)—650 East Ave. Suite 120, Erie, PA Free. With filmmakers John C. Lyons and Melissa Troutman; Russ Taylor (retired educator and chair of Our Water, Our Air Our Rights); Jenny Tompkins (PennFurture campaign manager for Clean Water).
French Creek Conservancy: September 9 Annual French Creek Clean Up 11am and 3pm. October 1 Walk in Penn's Woods
September 13 Environmental Forum: Issues impacting Lake Erie Unitarian Universalist Cong. of Erie 7180 Perry highway 7:30 p.m. https://uuerie.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/August-2023-Beacon.pdf Speakers include Sara Stahlman (PA Sea Grant), Sherri Mason (Director of Sustainability PS Behrend) , and Kristen Currier (Erie Co. Conservation District), moderated by Jenny Tompkins (Penn Future)
ELECTIONS & GOVERNANCE
Demstock 2023 wrap up (Politics PA)
PA fake electors (Billy Penn) what they're up to now
Ohio issue 1 commentary from Brookings and The 19th
College Food insecurity (Mercyhurst)
Universal breakfast for PA students (City & State PA)
List of local farmers markets (Erie Reader)
Ashtabula Local Food Guide 2023
HOME & COMMUNITY
Councilwoman Faulkner discusses housing initiatives at 42:30 at City Council meeting Aug +++) , She also discussed eviction ordinance and invited landlords and tenants to public comments at Sept 6 meeting also gave her city cell # 814-602-1031 https://youtu.be/YZ-FsIA7JTg
Common Roots offers renting co-op in Meadville (ENN)
JUSTICE
Why judicial campaigns matter (Penn Capital-Star)
Erie Police Dept crisis unit update (ENN)
PA State Police: body camera initiative (City & State) PSP can't hide social media monitoring methods (AP)
Frederick Douglass's Gettysburg Address Jefferson Educational Society - 3207 State St., Erie, PA September 26 at 7:00 p.m.
SCHOOLS
PA students get universal free breakfast (WBNG)
Men of the Community public comments speak at Erie City Council Aug 2, 2023 starts at 7:55
TRUMP INFESTATION
DSA peacefully protests with food drive (Erie News Now)
MAGA grooming: Young children in cult training at trump rally (TYT) "this is grooming" ~ +++ Small children chant Let's Go Brandon as proud MAGA mom watches 13-yr-old head of JFK/QAnon cult speaks at rally
More Perfect Union Interviewer speaks with Trump supporters who aren't in the cult, responses interesting and (almost) reason for hope.
MAGA interviewer backpedals after cult member vows to "kill them all" (Newsweek)
WORKING PEOPLE
Women at Work Exhibit Opening September 14 at 6pm 151 W Wood St, Youngstown, OH. "This exhibit is based on the experiences that area women had working outside the home. Free and open to the public." Reserve: 330-941-1314; Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor
Railroads resist safety hotline (AP)
Interning at PPG strike newspaper (Teen Vogue) "In this op-ed, an intern for the Pittsburgh Union Progress talks about her experience at a strike paper."
Free Narcan distribution monthly at Trilogy Wellness 3123 W. 12th St., Erie. 11am to 2pm. September 11th, October 9th, November 6th, December 4th
WRFA, 107.9 FM loses CPB funding (Post-Jounal)
https://www.post-journal.com/news/top-stories/2023/08/exploring-all-options/
EARTH
Greystone Nature Preserve Fredonia NY https://www.greystonenaturepreserve.com/ I had the pleasure of meeting owners and peace activist Diane Clark and Bill Moran when the Golden Rule anti-nuke tour stopped in Erie in August. Bill extended an invitation to local folks to come and visit their preserve (RSVP). May thru October
Lake Erie, Our Kin Panel Discussion 7pm Sept 7 at (Jefferson Ed. Society satellite location ) Erie Center for Arts & Technology (ECAT)—650 East Ave. Suite 120, Erie, PA Free. With filmmakers John C. Lyons and Melissa Troutman; Russ Taylor (retired educator and chair of Our Water, Our Air Our Rights); Jenny Tompkins (PennFurture campaign manager for Clean Water).
French Creek Conservancy: September 9 Annual French Creek Clean Up 11am and 3pm. October 1 Walk in Penn's Woods
September 13 Environmental Forum: Issues impacting Lake Erie Unitarian Universalist Cong. of Erie 7180 Perry highway 7:30 p.m. https://uuerie.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/August-2023-Beacon.pdf Speakers include Sara Stahlman (PA Sea Grant), Sherri Mason (Director of Sustainability PS Behrend) , and Kristen Currier (Erie Co. Conservation District), moderated by Jenny Tompkins (Penn Future)
3 "bombshell" studies on PA fracking and health (Penn Capital Star)
Erie and Meadville Local Climate Plan MPO Sarah Feldman sustainability coordinator for City of Erie Jenny Thompkins 10 future? Climate action plan greenhouse gas inventory mpo board meeting committee
6/21/23 starts at 10:00 edp7WVQHnw https://youtu.be/9Iditev98bI
Report: Erie Coke contaminated Lake Erie shoreline (Erie Times-News) ' It concludes: "In general, the site can be considered a potential threat to human health and the environment."' Letter from Hold Erie Coke Accountable (HECA)
Erie and Meadville Local Climate Plan MPO Sarah Feldman sustainability coordinator for City of Erie Jenny Thompkins 10 future? Climate action plan greenhouse gas inventory mpo board meeting committee
6/21/23 starts at 10:00 edp7WVQHnw https://youtu.be/9Iditev98bI
Report: Erie Coke contaminated Lake Erie shoreline (Erie Times-News) ' It concludes: "In general, the site can be considered a potential threat to human health and the environment."' Letter from Hold Erie Coke Accountable (HECA)
ELECTIONS & GOVERNANCE
Demstock 2023 wrap up (Politics PA)
PA fake electors (Billy Penn) what they're up to now
Ohio issue 1 commentary from Brookings and The 19th
College Food insecurity (Mercyhurst)
Universal breakfast for PA students (City & State PA)
List of local farmers markets (Erie Reader)
Ashtabula Local Food Guide 2023
HOME & COMMUNITY
Councilwoman Faulkner discusses housing initiatives at 42:30 at City Council meeting Aug +++) , She also discussed eviction ordinance and invited landlords and tenants to public comments at Sept 6 meeting also gave her city cell # 814-602-1031 https://youtu.be/YZ-FsIA7JTg
Common Roots offers renting co-op in Meadville (ENN)
JUSTICE
Why judicial campaigns matter (Penn Capital-Star)
Erie Police Dept crisis unit update (ENN)
PA State Police: body camera initiative (City & State) PSP can't hide social media monitoring methods (AP)
Frederick Douglass's Gettysburg Address Jefferson Educational Society - 3207 State St., Erie, PA September 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Ohio issue 1 and abortion rights (The 19th)
SCHOOLS
PA students get universal free breakfast (WBNG)
Men of the Community public comments speak at Erie City Council Aug 2, 2023 starts at 7:55
TRUMP INFESTATION
DSA peacefully protests with food drive (Erie News Now)
MAGA grooming: Young children in cult training at trump rally (TYT) "this is grooming" ~ +++ Small children chant Let's Go Brandon as proud MAGA mom watches 13-yr-old head of JFK/QAnon cult speaks at rally
More Perfect Union Interviewer speaks with Trump supporters who aren't in the cult, responses interesting and (almost) reason for hope.
MAGA interviewer backpedals after cult member vows to "kill them all" (Newsweek)
WORKING PEOPLE
Women at Work Exhibit Opening September 14 at 6pm 151 W Wood St, Youngstown, OH. "This exhibit is based on the experiences that area women had working outside the home. Free and open to the public." Reserve: 330-941-1314; Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor
Railroads resist safety hotline (AP)
Interning at PPG strike newspaper (Teen Vogue) "In this op-ed, an intern for the Pittsburgh Union Progress talks about her experience at a strike paper."
GEMISH
Free Narcan distribution monthly at Trilogy Wellness 3123 W. 12th St., Erie. 11am to 2pm. September 11th, October 9th, November 6th, December 4th
WRFA, 107.9 FM loses CPB funding (Post-Jounal)
https://www.post-journal.com/news/top-stories/2023/08/exploring-all-options/
