ARTS
Stevie Wonder in Pittsburgh: Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation's Broken Heart Tour PPG Paints Arena Oct 8 “Now is the moment to understand where we are and what it will take to win: win the broken hearts, win the disenchanted, win the angry spirits — now is the time,” ~Wonder speaking at the Democratic National Convention in August.
Vintage Tweets: Suffrage Era Postcards Oct 9 presented by Carol Crossed, President of the Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum. Fenton History Center, Jamestown NY
Pride on the Rocks "National Coming Out Day celebration" Oct 11-13 Philly on the Rocks 401 W 18th Erie PA. "3 Days of Queer Artists" $8 day/$15 weekend "Drag, open mic, vendors, art, live music. Cost of doors will go towards the bands/artist, sound tech, and to Compton's Table" 21 w/ID
Buffalo International Film Festival Oct 10-17
Judy Collins at Warner Theatre Erie PA Oct 29
EARTH
Trading Sense for Cents: Marcellus Shale Coalition and International Recycling Group in Erie (Susannah Faulkner/Erie Reader)
Union Energy (Grist) A coalition of trade unions have launched a new advocacy group, Union Energy, to ensure that Pennsylvania's workers get a “just transition” to a fossil-fuel-free economy...Union Energy is a collaboration between two unions — the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO and the Pennsylvania Building Trades — and the Climate Jobs National Resource Center
ELECTIONS & GOVERNANCE
ACLU Special webinar with ACLU-PA, ACLU-MI, AND ACLU-NV "Learn what strategies the battleground states are using to empower voters" Thursday, October 10, 4 – 5 p.m. Zoom RSVP at link
Liz Cheney and Sr. Joan Chittister VENUE CHANGE: Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Sassafras Pier, Erie, PA 16507. October 17, 7:30PM General Admission $25 (Early Bird), Preferred Seating $50 (Early Bird) Host Jefferson Ed Society
Queering The Vote at Lavery Brewing Company 128 W 12th St, Erie, PA Oct 17 at 6 PM. "Join us for a night of unapologetic queer resistance-featuring live music, local brews, food, drag, and a costume contest with a $100 cash prize. This isn't just a party; it's a call to action. We're here to fight for our democracy, our rights, and our bodies. So, bring your fire, your voice, and your best look." 18+ event. Host: Erie Dems Queer Caucus.
Heather Cox Richardson and Tom Nichols Location: Collegiate Academy, Auditorium, 2825 State St., Erie, PA October 29, 7:30PM General Admission $25 (Early Bird) Preferred Seating $50.00 (Early Bird) Host Jefferson Ed Society
Spotlight PA's voter guides cover vetting legislative candidates
Replacing the Refs Electiondeniers.org
Does voter registration expire in Pa? How to make sure you’re ready to vote (USA Today Network)
FOOD
Harvest Potluck Hosted by Eat Your Yard Sat, Oct 12 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM 1020 Collective, 1020 Holland St, Erie, PA "Our second annual end-of-season community potluck! All are welcome. Please RSVP as we do have limited space. Free, and guests are encouraged to bring any food or drink item to share."
Harvest in the Harbor Local Food Festival October 13th 10am to 4pm. in the Historic Ashtabula Harbor, Ashtabula Ohio. "The Lift Bridge Community Association (LBCA) and Healthy Roots be hosting Harvest in the Harbor in collaboration with Ashtabula Farmers’ Market, Ashtabula Local Food, Dorset Community Food Forest, OSU Extension, Harbor Gardens and many others... There will be three tracks in which folks can participate: Food & Nutrition, Growing and Festivities. "
Erie's Farm to School Program (Amy VanScoter/Erie Reader) October is National Farm to School Month
Liz Allen on Emmaus bike tour of Erie's urban gardens (Liz Allen/Erie Times-News)
Bethany Outreach Center has moved 204 W. 11th
HOME
[LISTEN] Community Matters – YWCA Jamestown-Jamestown Justice Coalition Homeless Conversation – September 12, 2024 (WRFA) Held September 12, 2024 at the Robert H. Jackson Center.Jamestown NY
Shapiro signs executive order to create plan to address Pennsylvania’s housing shortage (Penn Capital-Star)
IMMIGRANTS
Three lessons for the LGBTQ+ community from Springfield, OH (Buckeye Flame) “Our fight for justice is truly intersectional in more ways than we predict.”
Refugee-Owned Business Directory (Erie Arts and Culture)
Erie Study Measures Economic Impact of New Americans (2021 Penn State)"Immigrants and refugees who resettle in Erie County contribute approximately $253 million to the local economy every year, according to a recent study by the Economic Research Institute of Erie (ERIE), an outreach center of the Black School of Business." New Americans in Erie County Date: June 17, 2021"New research from New American Economy underscores the critical role immigrants in Erie county and city play in the community’s labor force growth, STEM innovation, and business creation."
You Should Stop Calling Immigrants “Migrants” (The Intercept) "A subtle bipartisan shift in the language of immigration has opened the door to vilification and dehumanization."
Immigrants in Buffalo: Plenty of Room for Growth (IMMResearch Sept 10, 2024)
Trump anti-immigrant comments at Erie rally The link is to a good transcript and video, included for those who want to check out these many awful remarks. The "speech" is a meandering mess, and the anti-immigrant comments are found throughout, but the time stamps should at least be helpful: 18:09, 19:24, 20:41-21:46, , 24:11, 42:06, 42:53, 43:20, 44:03 to 54:29, 1:22:38, 1:27:07 to 1:28:52
JUSTICE
Erie Small Bail Fund presentation October 27 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Unitarian Universalist Cong of Erie 7180 Perry Hwy Erie. Service Leader: Mary Desmone "Erie Small Bail Fund (ESBF) members will share the project’s goals, purposes, and plan. They will describe their roles in the plan and what they have done, so far. The ESBF is October’s Special Collection
Report: PA's largest ICE facility "riddled with human rights violations" (WHYY) The report outlines three areas of abuse: physical and psychological mistreatment, barriers to justice — including lack of legal representation — and problems with health and well-being." The facility is in Clearfield County.
Exonerees ask for bill to compensate wrongly convicted (Penn Capital Star)
Article: Trump's dangerous "Purge" comments at Erie rally (Newsweek) "Donald Trump has called for 'one really violent day' to crack down on shoplifting, drawing comparisons to The Purge and to Kristallnacht in 1930s Germany."
SCHOOLS
Changing the Culture: Erie High Becomes a Community School (Erin Phillips/Erie Reader)
Electric buses bought by Erie's Public Schools (Erie News Now)
JD Vance Monroeville comments (Curmudgucation)
Pa. environmental, education and labor advocates celebrate ‘solar for schools’ program The Solar for Schools legislation provides $25 million in state funding that can cover up to half approved school solar projects. But the real hope is that that money will serve as a bridge allowing approved school districts to access even more funding provided by the federal government through the Inflation Reduction Act.
Quaker Clearness presentation October 13 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Unitarian Universalist Cong of Erie, 7180 Perry Hwy, Erie PA. Speakers: Erie Friends Worship Group Coordinator: Liz Yount "Members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) generally believe that there is a Divine Seed in every human that, when nurtured in community, can grow and direct one’s life in the world. We try to practice integrity, tolerance, community, harmony, equality and simplicity in our daily lives. Deep Listening is fundamental to our aspirations. We hope to share with you some of the ways in which Quakers utilize Deep Listening to discern how best to live in this world."
16th Annual Diversity Service at Community United Church 1011 W 38th St, Erie, PA Oct, 27 "Please join us as we celebrate our 16th Annual Diversity Service, recognizing our national Open and Affirming status as a Christian congregation. Here, LGBTQ people are warmly welcome!" Contact: Rev. Dr. Rich McCarty. Phone: (814) 864-4429. Email: communityunitedchurch@yahoo.com.
TRANSPORTATION
What changes are planned for 12th Street (Erie Times-News)
12th Street Reimagined from City of Erie
PA bike trails are transportation (Patrick Starr/PA Environmental Council)
PA repaired more poor condition bridges than any other state (Explore Venango)
How Erie's Women The Future PAC Became a Sign of the Times (Liz Allen/Erie Reader) "Former Erie County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper discusses importance of women in government"
Erie Times-News) ost Marcus Atkinson and Chuck Cammarata are joined by Erie Dems vice chair Kristy Gnibus, Raven Clark-Steves, and Mary Wassell to discuss the upcoming Women’s Freedom Rally in Erie, PA.
She Sings Café Owner Honored as NY State Phoenix Entrepreneur of the Year (WNY News Now) "On August 14, 2024, Rebecca Magnuson, owner of She Sings Café in Mayville, New York, was awarded the prestigious New York State Phoenix Entrepreneur of the Year award by the New York Small Business Development Center (NYSBDC). This award is presented to a business owner whose efforts have not only enabled their business to thrive but also strengthened their community. Rebecca Magnuson is an abuse survivor, talented musician, and savvy business owner. She returned home to Chautauqua, purchased a defunct restaurant and after extensive renovations opened She Sings Cafe in Mayville, NY. Her mission is to tell women’s stories through education, healing, and empowerment. She provides employment opportunities to abused women in her business. The café feeds body, mind, and soul with farm to table cuisine and provides a live performance venue for music, storytelling, poetry, and comedy. Rebecca is the creator of a soon-to-be-released documentary, She Sings: Surviving the Narcissist, and also the touring show, She Sings: A Soaring Musical."
WORKING PEOPLE
AFL-CIO Legislative Scorecard See how members of Congress voted on specific issues important to working people. Share often.Trump overtime-hating remark at Erie rally " I know a lot about overtime. I’d hated they give overtime. I hated it. I’d get other people, I shouldn’t say this, but I’d get other people in. I wouldn’t pay. I hate it." Link goes to good transcript and video, overtime remarks at (01:13:06 )
GEMISH
Daughter of slain Edinboro teacher talks of need for secure gun law in CeaseFirePA video (Tim Hahn/Erie Times-News) " In a video posted this week on the website of CeaseFirePA, a statewide gun violence prevention organization, Abby Gillette Campbell speaks about her father, John Gillette, the shooting, and the impact the incident and school shootings in general have had on her and her family." Video
[LISTEN] YWCA Jamestown Broadscast: Ep 56 – Domestic Violence Awareness MonthCAMPAIGN '24
💙 Mobilize.us Events, Petitions, and Volunteer Opportunities Enter your zip code and it will bring up ways to get involved in your locale. And yes, it is filtered for Dems.
💙 Preston Nouri For Congress (PA-16) 317 E. 12th Erie PA Preston@prestonforpa.com Preston for Pennsylvania Starting this Monday 09/16, Erie office hours will be: M-F: 10-7pm Saturday: 10-3 Sunday: Hours by appointment. "We are still looking for volunteers, & We have a shift that will work for you." Info: Wash: (814) 812-8689
Blog URL https://eriebluegreen.blogspot.com/
ARTS
Stevie Wonder in Pittsburgh: Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation's Broken Heart Tour PPG Paints Arena Oct 8 “Now is the moment to understand where we are and what it will take to win: win the broken hearts, win the disenchanted, win the angry spirits — now is the time,” ~Wonder speaking at the Democratic National Convention in August.
Vintage Tweets: Suffrage Era Postcards Oct 9 presented by Carol Crossed, President of the Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum. Fenton History Center, Jamestown NY
Pride on the Rocks "National Coming Out Day celebration" Oct 11-13 Philly on the Rocks 401 W 18th Erie PA. "3 Days of Queer Artists" $8 day/$15 weekend "Drag, open mic, vendors, art, live music. Cost of doors will go towards the bands/artist, sound tech, and to Compton's Table" 21 w/ID
Buffalo International Film Festival Oct 10-17
Judy Collins at Warner Theatre Erie PA Oct 29 -
A Northern Appalachian Syllabus (Belt Magazine) A look at Appalachian writing and experience from PA, NY, and nearby Ohio, WV, VA.
EARTH
Union Energy (Grist) A coalition of trade unions have launched a new advocacy group, Union Energy, to ensure that Pennsylvania's workers get a “just transition” to a fossil-fuel-free economy...Union Energy is a collaboration between two unions — the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO and the Pennsylvania Building Trades — and the Climate Jobs National Resource Center
ELECTIONS & GOVERNANCE
Liz Cheney and Sr. Joan Chittister VENUE CHANGE: Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Sassafras Pier, Erie, PA 16507. October 17, 7:30PM General Admission $25 (Early Bird), Preferred Seating $50 (Early Bird) Host Jefferson Ed Society
Queering The Vote at Lavery Brewing Company 128 W 12th St, Erie, PA Oct 17 at 6 PM. "Join us for a night of unapologetic queer resistance-featuring live music, local brews, food, drag, and a costume contest with a $100 cash prize. This isn't just a party; it's a call to action. We're here to fight for our democracy, our rights, and our bodies. So, bring your fire, your voice, and your best look." 18+ event. Host: Erie Dems Queer Caucus.
Heather Cox Richardson and Tom Nichols Location: Collegiate Academy, Auditorium, 2825 State St., Erie, PA October 29, 7:30PM General Admission $25 (Early Bird) Preferred Seating $50.00 (Early Bird) Host Jefferson Ed Society
Spotlight PA's voter guides cover vetting legislative candidates
Replacing the Refs Electiondeniers.org
Does voter registration expire in Pa? How to make sure you’re ready to vote (USA Today Network)FOOD
Harvest Potluck Hosted by Eat Your Yard Sat, Oct 12 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM 1020 Collective, 1020 Holland St, Erie, PA "Our second annual end-of-season community potluck! All are welcome. Please RSVP as we do have limited space. Free, and guests are encouraged to bring any food or drink item to share."
Harvest in the Harbor Local Food Festival October 13th 10am to 4pm. in the Historic Ashtabula Harbor, Ashtabula Ohio. "The Lift Bridge Community Association (LBCA) and Healthy Roots be hosting Harvest in the Harbor in collaboration with Ashtabula Farmers’ Market, Ashtabula Local Food, Dorset Community Food Forest, OSU Extension, Harbor Gardens and many others... There will be three tracks in which folks can participate: Food & Nutrition, Growing and Festivities. "
Erie's Farm to School Program (Amy VanScoter/Erie Reader) October is National Farm to School Month
Liz Allen on Emmaus bike tour of Erie's urban gardens (Liz Allen/Erie Times-News)
Bethany Outreach Center has moved 204 W. 11th
HOME
[LISTEN] Community Matters – YWCA Jamestown-Jamestown Justice Coalition Homeless Conversation – September 12, 2024 (WRFA) Held September 12, 2024 at the Robert H. Jackson Center.Jamestown NY
Shapiro signs executive order to create plan to address Pennsylvania’s housing shortage (Penn Capital-Star)
IMMIGRANTS
Three lessons for the LGBTQ+ community from Springfield, OH (Buckeye Flame) “Our fight for justice is truly intersectional in more ways than we predict.”
Refugee-Owned Business Directory (Erie Arts and Culture)
Erie Study Measures Economic Impact of New Americans (2021 Penn State)"Immigrants and refugees who resettle in Erie County contribute approximately $253 million to the local economy every year, according to a recent study by the Economic Research Institute of Erie (ERIE), an outreach center of the Black School of Business." New Americans in Erie County Date: June 17, 2021"New research from New American Economy underscores the critical role immigrants in Erie county and city play in the community’s labor force growth, STEM innovation, and business creation."You Should Stop Calling Immigrants “Migrants” (The Intercept) "A subtle bipartisan shift in the language of immigration has opened the door to vilification and dehumanization."
Immigrants in Buffalo: Plenty of Room for Growth (IMMResearch Sept 10, 2024)
Trump anti-immigrant comments at Erie rally The link is to a good transcript and video, included for those who want to check out these many awful remarks. The "speech" is a meandering mess, and the anti-immigrant comments are found throughout, but the time stamps should at least be helpful: 18:09, 19:24, 20:41-21:46, , 24:11, 42:06, 42:53, 43:20, 44:03 to 54:29, 1:22:38, 1:27:07 to 1:28:52
JUSTICE
Erie Small Bail Fund presentation October 27 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Unitarian Universalist Cong of Erie 7180 Perry Hwy Erie. Service Leader: Mary Desmone "Erie Small Bail Fund (ESBF) members will share the project’s goals, purposes, and plan. They will describe their roles in the plan and what they have done, so far. The ESBF is October’s Special Collection
Report: PA's largest ICE facility "riddled with human rights violations" (WHYY) The report outlines three areas of abuse: physical and psychological mistreatment, barriers to justice — including lack of legal representation — and problems with health and well-being." The facility is in Clearfield County.
Exonerees ask for bill to compensate wrongly convicted (Penn Capital Star)
Article: Trump's dangerous "Purge" comments at Erie rally (Newsweek) "Donald Trump has called for 'one really violent day' to crack down on shoplifting, drawing comparisons to The Purge and to Kristallnacht in 1930s Germany."
SCHOOLS
Changing the Culture: Erie High Becomes a Community School (Erin Phillips/Erie Reader)
Electric buses bought by Erie's Public Schools (Erie News Now)
JD Vance Monroeville comments (Curmudgucation)
Pa. environmental, education and labor advocates celebrate ‘solar for schools’ program The Solar for Schools legislation provides $25 million in state funding that can cover up to half approved school solar projects. But the real hope is that that money will serve as a bridge allowing approved school districts to access even more funding provided by the federal government through the Inflation Reduction Act.
Quaker Clearness presentation October 13 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Unitarian Universalist Cong of Erie, 7180 Perry Hwy, Erie PA. Speakers: Erie Friends Worship Group Coordinator: Liz Yount "Members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) generally believe that there is a Divine Seed in every human that, when nurtured in community, can grow and direct one’s life in the world. We try to practice integrity, tolerance, community, harmony, equality and simplicity in our daily lives. Deep Listening is fundamental to our aspirations. We hope to share with you some of the ways in which Quakers utilize Deep Listening to discern how best to live in this world."
16th Annual Diversity Service at Community United Church 1011 W 38th St, Erie, PA Oct, 27 "Please join us as we celebrate our 16th Annual Diversity Service, recognizing our national Open and Affirming status as a Christian congregation. Here, LGBTQ people are warmly welcome!" Contact: Rev. Dr. Rich McCarty. Phone: (814) 864-4429. Email: communityunitedchurch@yahoo.com.
TRANSPORTATION
What changes are planned for 12th Street (Erie Times-News)
12th Street Reimagined from City of Erie
PA bike trails are transportation (Patrick Starr/PA Environmental Council)
PA repaired more poor condition bridges than any other state (Explore Venango)
How Erie's Women The Future PAC Became a Sign of the Times (Liz Allen/Erie Reader) "Former Erie County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper discusses importance of women in government"
Erie Times-News) ost Marcus Atkinson and Chuck Cammarata are joined by Erie Dems vice chair Kristy Gnibus, Raven Clark-Steves, and Mary Wassell to discuss the upcoming Women’s Freedom Rally in Erie, PA.
She Sings Café Owner Honored as NY State Phoenix Entrepreneur of the Year (WNY News Now) "On August 14, 2024, Rebecca Magnuson, owner of She Sings Café in Mayville, New York, was awarded the prestigious New York State Phoenix Entrepreneur of the Year award by the New York Small Business Development Center (NYSBDC). This award is presented to a business owner whose efforts have not only enabled their business to thrive but also strengthened their community. Rebecca Magnuson is an abuse survivor, talented musician, and savvy business owner. She returned home to Chautauqua, purchased a defunct restaurant and after extensive renovations opened She Sings Cafe in Mayville, NY. Her mission is to tell women’s stories through education, healing, and empowerment. She provides employment opportunities to abused women in her business. The café feeds body, mind, and soul with farm to table cuisine and provides a live performance venue for music, storytelling, poetry, and comedy. Rebecca is the creator of a soon-to-be-released documentary, She Sings: Surviving the Narcissist, and also the touring show, She Sings: A Soaring Musical."
WORKING PEOPLE
AFL-CIO Legislative Scorecard See how members of Congress voted on specific issues important to working people.Trump overtime-hating remark at Erie rally " I know a lot about overtime. I’d hated they give overtime. I hated it. I’d get other people, I shouldn’t say this, but I’d get other people in. I wouldn’t pay. I hate it." Link goes to good transcript and video, overtime remarks at (01:13:06 )
Daughter of slain Edinboro teacher talks of need for secure gun law in CeaseFirePA video (Tim Hahn/Erie Times-News) " In a video posted this week on the website of CeaseFirePA, a statewide gun violence prevention organization, Abby Gillette Campbell speaks about her father, John Gillette, the shooting, and the impact the incident and school shootings in general have had on her and her family." Video
[LISTEN] YWCA Jamestown Broadscast: Ep 56 – Domestic Violence Awareness MonthBlog URL https://eriebluegreen.blogspot.com/ARTS
2nd Annual Female Feature Fest Oct
5 Basement Transmissions 145 W 11th Erie 18+ bands, vendors, food
trucks and more. All ages! $15 presale, $20 at door, Free 10 and under
By Dread Metal Productions, Eerie Siren Productions & Mayhem Music
Promotions
Stevie Wonder in Pittsburgh: Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation's Broken Heart Tour PPG
Paints Arena Oct 8 “Now is the moment to understand where we are and
what it will take to win: win the broken hearts, win the disenchanted,
win the angry spirits — now is the time,” ~Wonder speaking at the
Democratic National Convention in August.
Vintage Tweets: Suffrage Era Postcards Oct 9 presented by Carol Crossed, President of the Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum. Fenton History Center, Jamestown NY
Pride on the Rocks "National Coming Out Day celebration" Oct
11-13 Philly on the Rocks 401 W 18th Erie PA. "3 Days of Queer Artists"
$8 day/$15 weekend "Drag, open mic, vendors, art, live music. Cost of
doors will go towards the bands/artist, sound tech, and to Compton's
Table" 21 w/ID
Buffalo International Film Festival Oct 10-17
Judy Collins at Warner Theatre Erie PA Oct 29 -
A Northern Appalachian Syllabus (Belt Magazine) A look at Appalachian writing and experience from PA, NY, and nearby Ohio, WV, VA.
COMMUNITY
What changes are planned for 12th Street (Erie Times-News)
12th Street Reimagined from City of Erie "City officials have long discussed remaking the West 12th Street corridor, enhancing its appearance and function and positioning it to become magnetic to entrepreneurs. This is a gateway to downtown Erie and a center of industrial gravity, a place where things are built and made. This project will result in a detailed strategic plan that articulates a vision for West 12th Street between the I-79 interchange and Walnut Street and reality-rooted action steps to bring the vision to life."
PA bike trails are transportation (Patrick Starr/PA Environmental Council)
EARTH
Trading Sense for Cents: Marcellus Shale Coalition and International Recycling Group in Erie (Susannah Faulkner/Erie Reader)
Union Energy (Grist) A coalition of trade unions have launched a new advocacy group, Union Energy, to ensure that Pennsylvania's workers get a “just transition” to a fossil-fuel-free economy...Union Energy is a collaboration between two unions — the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO and the Pennsylvania Building Trades — and the Climate Jobs National Resource Center
Pa. environmental, education and labor advocates celebrate ‘solar for schools’ program
The Solar for Schools legislation provides $25 million in state funding
that can cover up to half approved school solar projects. But the real
hope is that that money will serve as a bridge allowing approved school
districts to access even more funding provided by the federal government
through the Inflation Reduction Act.
ELECTIONS
Liz Cheney and Sr. Joan Chittister VENUE CHANGE: Bayfront
Convention Center, 1 Sassafras Pier, Erie, PA 16507. October 17,
7:30PM General Admission $25 (Early Bird), Preferred Seating $50 (Early
Bird) Host Jefferson Ed Society
Heather Cox Richardson and Tom Nichols
Location: Collegiate Academy, Auditorium, 2825 State St., Erie, PA
October 29, 7:30PM General Admission $25 (Early Bird) Preferred Seating
$50.00 (Early Bird) Host Jefferson Ed Society
Portage Co. Board of Elections removes harassing MAGA sheriff from providing election security (WOIO) - "As Board Members we are charged with preventing violence and disorder at the polls, and to conduct a safe and secure election process. It is clear by public comments in the past week there is perceived intimidation by our Sheriff against certain voters."
Spotlight PA's voter guides cover vetting legislative candidates
Replacing the Refs Electiondeniers.org
Does voter registration expire in Pa? How to make sure you’re ready to vote (USA Today Network)
FOOD
Harvest Potluck Hosted by Eat Your Yard Sat, Oct 12 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM 1020 Collective, 1020 Holland St, Erie, PA 16501 "Our second annual end-of-season community potluck! All are welcome. Please RSVP as we do have limited space. Free, and guests are encouraged to bring any food or drink item to share."
Harvest in the Harbor Local Food Festival October
13th 10am to 4pm. in the Historic Ashtabula Harbor, Ashtabula Ohio.
"The Lift Bridge Community Association (LBCA) and Healthy Roots be
hosting Harvest in the Harbor in collaboration with Ashtabula Farmers’
Market, Ashtabula Local Food, Dorset Community Food Forest, OSU
Extension, Harbor Gardens and many others... There will be three tracks
in which folks can participate: Food & Nutrition, Growing and
Festivities. "
Erie's Farm to School Program (Amy VanScoter/Erie Reader) October is National Farm to School Month
Liz Allen on Emmaus bike tour of Erie's urban gardens (Liz Allen/Erie Times-News)
Bethany Outreach Center has moved 204 W. 11th
HOME
[LISTEN] Community Matters – YWCA Jamestown-Jamestown Justice Coalition Homeless Conversation – September 12, 2024 (WRFA) Held September 12, 2024 at the Robert H. Jackson Center.Jamestown NY
Shapiro signs executive order to create plan to address Pennsylvania’s housing shortage (Penn Capital-Star)
IMMIGRANTS
Three lessons for the LGBTQ+ community from Springfield, OH (Buckeye Flame) “Our fight for justice is truly intersectional in more ways than we predict.”
Erie Study Measures Economic Impact of New Americans (2021 Penn State)"Immigrants and refugees who resettle in Erie County contribute approximately $253 million to the local economy every year, according to a recent study by the Economic Research Institute of Erie (ERIE), an outreach center of the Black School of Business."
You Should Stop Calling Immigrants “Migrants” (The Intercept) "A subtle bipartisan shift in the language of immigration has opened the door to vilification and dehumanization."
Immigrants in Buffalo: Plenty of Room for Growth (Sept 10, 2024)
Trump erie remarks
JUSTICE
Erie Small Bail Fund presentation October 27 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Unitarian Universalist Cong of Erie 7180 Perry Hwy Erie. Service Leader: Mary Desmone "Erie Small Bail Fund (ESBF) members will share the project’s goals, purposes, and plan. They will describe their roles in the plan and what they have done, so far. The ESBF is October’s Special Collection
Report: PA's largest ICE facility "riddled with human rights violations" (WHYY) The report outlines three areas of abuse: physical and psychological mistreatment, barriers to justice — including lack of legal representation — and problems with health and well-being." The facility is in Clearfield County.
Exonerees ask for bill to compensate wrongly convicted (Penn Capital Star)
Article: Trump's dangerous "Purge" comments at Erie rally (Newsweek) "Donald Trump has called for 'one really violent day' to crack down on shoplifting, drawing comparisons to The Purge and to Kristallnacht in 1930s Germany."
Trump "one really violent day" quote from Erie rally "See, we have to let the police do their job and if they have to be extraordinarily rough… the police aren’t allowed to do their job. They’re told, If you do anything, you’re going to lose your pension. You’re going to lose your family, your house, your car.” ... Now, if you had one really violent day… One rough hour and I mean real rough. The word will get out and it will end immediately. End immediately. It’ll end immediately." ~ Donald Trump September 30, 2024 Erie PA rallySCHOOLS
Changing the Culture: Erie High Becomes a Community School (Erin Phillips/Erie Reader)
Electric buses bought by Erie's Public Schools (Erie News Now)
JD Vance Monroeville comments (Curmudgucation)
Quaker Clearness presentation October 13 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Unitarian Universalist Cong of Erie, 7180 Perry Hwy, Erie PA. Speakers: Erie Friends Worship Group Coordinator: Liz Yount "Members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) generally believe that there is a Divine Seed in every human that, when nurtured in community, can grow and direct one’s life in the world. We try to practice integrity, tolerance, community, harmony, equality and simplicity in our daily lives. Deep Listening is fundamental to our aspirations. We hope to share with you some of the ways in which Quakers utilize Deep Listening to discern how best to live in this world."
16th Annual Diversity Service at Community United Church 1011 W 38th St, Erie, PA Oct, 27 "Please join us as we celebrate our 16th Annual Diversity Service, recognizing our national Open and Affirming status as a Christian congregation. Here, LGBTQ people are warmly welcome!" Contact: Rev. Dr. Rich McCarty. Phone: (814) 864-4429. Email: communityunitedchurch@yahoo.com.
How Erie's Women The Future PAC Became a Sign of the Times (Liz Allen/Erie Reader) "Former Erie County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper discusses importance of women in government"
ost Marcus Atkinson and Chuck Cammarata are joined by Erie Dems vice chair Kristy Gnibus, Raven Clark-Steves, and Mary Wassell to discuss the upcoming Women’s Freedom Rally in Erie, PA. As women across the country are making their voices heard on the historic presidential run of Vice President Kamala Harris, reproductive rights, and other issues that affect women, local women are organizing to do the same.
She Sings Café Owner Honored as NY State Phoenix Entrepreneur of the Year (WNY News Now) "On August 14, 2024, Rebecca Magnuson, owner of She Sings Café in Mayville, New York, was awarded the prestigious New York State Phoenix Entrepreneur of the Year award by the New York Small Business Development Center (NYSBDC). This award is presented to a business owner whose efforts have not only enabled their business to thrive but also strengthened their community. Rebecca Magnuson is an abuse survivor, talented musician, and savvy business owner. She returned home to Chautauqua, purchased a defunct restaurant and after extensive renovations opened She Sings Cafe in Mayville, NY. Her mission is to tell women’s stories through education, healing, and empowerment. She provides employment opportunities to abused women in her business. The café feeds body, mind, and soul with farm to table cuisine and provides a live performance venue for music, storytelling, poetry, and comedy. Rebecca is the creator of a soon-to-be-released documentary, She Sings: Surviving the Narcissist, and also the touring show, She Sings: A Soaring Musical."
MISC
Thousands prevented from buying guns with new PA instant check system (WJET Erie)
Daughter of slain Edinboro teacher talks of need for secure gun law in CeaseFirePA video (Tim Hahn/Erie Times-News) " In a video posted this week on the website of CeaseFirePA, a statewide gun violence prevention organization, Abby Gillette Campbell speaks about her father, John Gillette, the shooting, and the impact the incident and school shootings in general have had on her and her family." Video
ARTS
2nd Annual Female Feature Fest Oct
5 Basement Transmissions 145 W 11th Erie 18+ bands, vendors, food
trucks and more. All ages! $15 presale, $20 at door, Free 10 and under
By Dread Metal Productions, Eerie Siren Productions & Mayhem Music
Promotions
Stevie Wonder in Pittsburgh: Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation's Broken Heart Tour PPG
Paints Arena Oct 8 “Now is the moment to understand where we are and
what it will take to win: win the broken hearts, win the disenchanted,
win the angry spirits — now is the time,” ~Wonder speaking at the
Democratic National Convention in August.
Vintage Tweets: Suffrage Era Postcards Oct 9 presented by Carol Crossed, President of the Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum. Fenton History Center, Jamestown NY
Pride on the Rocks "National Coming Out Day celebration" Oct
11-13 Philly on the Rocks 401 W 18th Erie PA. "3 Days of Queer Artists"
$8 day/$15 weekend "Drag, open mic, vendors, art, live music. Cost of
doors will go towards the bands/artist, sound tech, and to Compton's
Table" 21 w/ID
Buffalo International Film Festival Oct 10-17
Judy Collins at Warner Theatre Erie PA Oct 29 -
A Northern Appalachian Syllabus (Belt Magazine) A look at Appalachian writing and experience from PA, NY, and nearby Ohio, WV, VA.
COMMUNITY
What changes are planned for 12th Street (Erie Times-News)
PA bike trails are transportation (Patrick Starr/PA Environmental Council)
EARTH
Trading Sense for Cents: Marcellus Shale Coalition and International Recycling Group in Erie (Susannah Faulkner/Erie Reader)
Union Energy (Grist) A coalition of trade unions have launched a new advocacy group, Union Energy, to ensure that Pennsylvania's workers get a “just transition” to a fossil-fuel-free economy...Union Energy is a collaboration between two unions — the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO and the Pennsylvania Building Trades — and the Climate Jobs National Resource Center
Pa. environmental, education and labor advocates celebrate ‘solar for schools’ program
The Solar for Schools legislation provides $25 million in state funding
that can cover up to half approved school solar projects. But the real
hope is that that money will serve as a bridge allowing approved school
districts to access even more funding provided by the federal government
through the Inflation Reduction Act.
ELECTIONS
Liz Cheney and Sr. Joan Chittister VENUE CHANGE: Bayfront
Convention Center, 1 Sassafras Pier, Erie, PA 16507. October 17,
7:30PM General Admission $25 (Early Bird), Preferred Seating $50 (Early
Bird) Host Jefferson Ed Society
Heather Cox Richardson and Tom Nichols
Location: Collegiate Academy, Auditorium, 2825 State St., Erie, PA
October 29, 7:30PM General Admission $25 (Early Bird) Preferred Seating
$50.00 (Early Bird) Host Jefferson Ed Society
Spotlight PA's voter guides cover vetting legislative candidates
Replacing the Refs Electiondeniers.org
Does voter registration expire in Pa? How to make sure you’re ready to vote (USA Today Network)
FOOD
Harvest Potluck Hosted by Eat Your Yard Sat, Oct 12 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM 1020 Collective, 1020 Holland St, Erie, PA 16501 "Our second annual end-of-season community potluck! All are welcome. Please RSVP as we do have limited space. Free, and guests are encouraged to bring any food or drink item to share."
Harvest in the Harbor Local Food Festival October
13th 10am to 4pm. in the Historic Ashtabula Harbor, Ashtabula Ohio.
Email AshtabulaLocalFoodMovement@gmail.com "The Lift Bridge Community
Association (LBCA) and Healthy Roots be hosting Harvest in the Harbor in
collaboration with Ashtabula Farmers’ Market, Ashtabula Local Food,
Dorset Community Food Forest, OSU Extension, Harbor Gardens and many
others. With over 100 local farms, retail shops, restaurants and six
farmers’ markets in the county, this festival will celebrate all of the
local food we have to offer and the many ways we enjoy it! There will be
three tracks in which folks can participate: Food & Nutrition,
Growing and Festivities. "
Erie's Farm to School Program (Amy VanScoter/Erie Reader) October is National Farm to School Month
HOME
[LISTEN] Community Matters – YWCA Jamestown-Jamestown Justice Coalition Homeless Conversation – September 12, 2024 (WRFA) Held September 12, 2024 at the Robert H. Jackson Center.Jamestown NY
Shapiro signs executive order to create plan to address Pennsylvania’s housing shortage (Penn Capital-Star)
JUSTICE
Community
Law Day at ECAT Saturday, Oct. 26. ECAT is at 650 East Avenue, Erie.
The
Erie County Bar Association will be giving presentations between 9 am
and 12 noon on topics including housing/eviction, immigration law, legal
needs of the elderly and criminal law.Learn about legal resources
available to our community. Trick or treating for the kids. For more
information, call 814-459-3111.
Report: PA's largest ICE facility "riddled with human rights violations" (WHYY) The report outlines three areas of abuse: physical and psychological mistreatment, barriers to justice — including lack of legal representation — and problems with health and well-being." The facility is in Clearfield County.
LGBT+
Three lessons for the LGBTQ+ community from Springfield, OH (Buckeye
Flame) “Our fight for justice is truly intersectional in more ways than
we
predict.”https://thebuckeyeflame.com/2024/09/26/three-lessons-for-our-lgbtq-community-from-springfield-oh/
Open letter to the Nazis who showed up to Grove City Pridefest (Buckeye Flame)
Pride on the Rocks "National Coming Out Day celebration" Oct 11-13 Philly on the Rocks 401 W 18th Erie PA. "3 Days of Queer Artists" $8 day/$15 weekend "Drag, open mic, vendors, art, live music. Cost of doors will go towards the bands/artist, sound tech, and to Compton's Table" 21 w/ID
SCHOOLS
Changing the Culture: Erie High Becomes a Community School (Erin Phillips/Erie Reader)
Electric buses bought by Erie's Public Schools (Erie News Now)
SPIRIT
BFP Silent Peace Walk: Closing of Seasons of Creation
October 4 7:00 pm Perry Square “To Hope and Act with Creation,” is
the theme of this year’s Season of Creation, a special period of
interfaith prayer and action for the earth September 1 to October 4. The
practice of walking silently, slowly, mindfully, is an effort to grow
peace, compassion, hope and action in our own hearts and to connect with
all other beings and all of creation suffering the effects of human
caused climate change. All are welcome to join this simple, nonviolent
action for peace."
16th Annual Diversity Service at Community United Church
1011 W 38th St, Erie, PA Oct, 27 "Please join us as we celebrate our
16th Annual Diversity Service, recognizing our national Open and
Affirming status as a Christian congregation. Here, LGBTQ people are
warmly welcome!" Contact: Rev. Dr. Rich McCarty. Phone: (814) 864-4429.
Email: communityunitedchurch@yahoo.com.
WOMEN
How Erie's Women The Future PAC Became a Sign of the Times (Liz Allen/Erie Reader) "Former Erie County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper discusses importance of women in government"
ost Marcus Atkinson and Chuck Cammarata are joined by Erie Dems vice chair Kristy Gnibus, Raven Clark-Steves, and Mary Wassell to discuss the upcoming Women’s Freedom Rally in Erie, PA. As women across the country are making their voices heard on the historic presidential run of Vice President Kamala Harris, reproductive rights, and other issues that affect women, local women are organizing to do the same.
She Sings Café Owner Honored as NY State Phoenix Entrepreneur of the Year (WNY News Now) "On August 14, 2024, Rebecca Magnuson, owner of She Sings Café in Mayville, New York, was awarded the prestigious New York State Phoenix Entrepreneur of the Year award by the New York Small Business Development Center (NYSBDC). This award is presented to a business owner whose efforts have not only enabled their business to thrive but also strengthened their community. Rebecca Magnuson is an abuse survivor, talented musician, and savvy business owner. She returned home to Chautauqua, purchased a defunct restaurant and after extensive renovations opened She Sings Cafe in Mayville, NY. Her mission is to tell women’s stories through education, healing, and empowerment. She provides employment opportunities to abused women in her business. The café feeds body, mind, and soul with farm to table cuisine and provides a live performance venue for music, storytelling, poetry, and comedy. Rebecca is the creator of a soon-to-be-released documentary, She Sings: Surviving the Narcissist, and also the touring show, She Sings: A Soaring Musical."
WORKING PEOPLEOn Raymond Thompson’s “Appalachian Ghost” ( By Jody DiPerna /Belt)
"Thompson captured photos of the place — the hills of WVA folding into each other like origami, holding mist and dew in the hollows. And he staged new photos which conjure these working men, bearing up under hours of physical labor, covered in white dust, looking otherworldly but also fully human and integral to the achievement."
MISC
tricia falls erie wildlife expo https://www.facebook.com/eriereptileshow/
https://youtu.be/lbppyXDOnRY?si=VL24RHAtakpD8sff
OCT
ARTS
2nd Annual Female Feature Fest Oct
5 Basement Transmissions 145 W 11th Erie 18+ bands, vendors, food
trucks and more. All ages! $15 presale, $20 at door, Free 10 and under
By Dread Metal Productions, Eerie Siren Productions & Mayhem Music
Promotions
Stevie Wonder in Pittsburgh: Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation's Broken Heart Tour PPG
Paints Arena Oct 8 “Now is the moment to understand where we are and
what it will take to win: win the broken hearts, win the disenchanted,
win the angry spirits — now is the time,” ~Wonder speaking at the
Democratic National Convention in August.
Vintage Tweets: Suffrage Era Postcards Oct 9 presented by Carol Crossed, President of the Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum. Fenton History Center, Jamestown NY
Pride on the Rocks "National Coming Out Day celebration" Oct
11-13 Philly on the Rocks 401 W 18th Erie PA. "3 Days of Queer Artists"
$8 day/$15 weekend "Drag, open mic, vendors, art, live music. Cost of
doors will go towards the bands/artist, sound tech, and to Compton's
Table" 21 w/ID
Buffalo International Film Festival Oct 10-17
Judy Collins at Warner Theatre Erie PA Oct 29 -
A Northern Appalachian Syllabus (Belt Magazine) A look at Appalachian writing and experience from PA, NY, and nearby Ohio, WV, VA.
COMMUNITY
What changes are planned for 12th Street (Erie Times-News)
PA bike trails are transportation (Patrick Starr/PA Environmental Council)
EARTH
Pieces of Three Mile Island to be preserved for history (WHYY)
Trading Sense for Cents: Marcellus Shale Coalition and International Recycling Group in Erie (Susannah Faulkner/Erie Reader)
Union Energy (Grist) A coalition of trade unions have launched a new advocacy group, Union Energy, to ensure that Pennsylvania's workers get a “just transition” to a fossil-fuel-free economy...Union Energy is a collaboration between two unions — the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO and the Pennsylvania Building Trades — and the Climate Jobs National Resource Center
Pa. environmental, education and labor advocates celebrate ‘solar for schools’ program The Solar for Schools legislation provides $25 million in state funding that can cover up to half approved school solar projects. But the real hope is that that money will serve as a bridge allowing approved school districts to access even more funding provided by the federal government through the Inflation Reduction Act.
https://insideclimatenews.org/
ELECTIONS
Liz Cheney and Sr. Joan Chittister Location:
Warner Theatre, 811 State St, Erie, PA October 17, 7:30PM General
Admission $25 (Early Bird), Preferred Seating $50 (Early Bird) Host
Jefferson Ed Society
Heather Cox Richardson and Tom Nichols
Location: Collegiate Academy, Auditorium, 2825 State St., Erie, PA
October 29, 7:30PM Admission: General Admission $25 (Early Bird)
Preferred Seating $50.00 (Early Bird) Host Jefferson Ed Society
NETWORK
Advocates of Erie is conducting voter registration efforts in Erie and
looking for volunteers for two hour shifts at various sites around the
city and surrounding communities. If you are interested, please contact
Mary Nelson at 814-746-6783 for information.
Spotlight PA's voter guides cover vetting legislative candidates
Replacing the Refs Electiondeniers.org
CNN county line
https://www.facebook.com/
FOOD
World food day Oct 16
Harvest Potluck Hosted by Eat Your Yard Sat, Oct 12 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM 1020 Collective, 1020 Holland St, Erie, PA 16501 "Our second annual end-of-season community potluck! All are welcome. Please RSVP as we do have limited space. Free, and guests are encouraged to bring any food or drink item to share."
Harvest in the Harbor Local Food Festival October
13th 10am to 4pm. in the Historic Ashtabula Harbor, Ashtabula Ohio.
Email AshtabulaLocalFoodMovement@gmail.com "The Lift Bridge Community
Association (LBCA) and Healthy Roots be hosting Harvest in the Harbor in
collaboration with Ashtabula Farmers’ Market, Ashtabula Local Food,
Dorset Community Food Forest, OSU Extension, Harbor Gardens and many
others. With over 100 local farms, retail shops, restaurants and six
farmers’ markets in the county, this festival will celebrate all of the
local food we have to offer and the many ways we enjoy it! There will be
three tracks in which folks can participate: Food & Nutrition,
Growing and Festivities. "
Erie's Farm to School Program
Building community and sprouting new ideas about food by Amy VanScoter
HOME
[LISTEN] Community Matters – YWCA Jamestown-Jamestown Justice Coalition Homeless Conversation – September 12, 2024 (WRFA) Held September 12, 2024 at the Robert H. Jackson Center.Jamestown NY
Shapiro signs executive order to create plan to address Pennsylvania’s housing shortage (Penn Capital-Star)
JUSTICE
Community Law Day at ECAT Saturday, Oct. 26. ECAT is at 650 East Avenue, Erie. The
Erie County Bar Association will be giving presentations between 9 am
and 12 noon on topics including housing/eviction, immigration law, legal
needs of the elderly and criminal law.Learn about legal resources available to our community. Trick or treating for the kids. For more information, call 814-459-3111.
Report: PA's largest ICE facility "riddled with human rights violations" (WHYY) The report outlines three areas of abuse: physical and psychological mistreatment, barriers to justice — including lack of legal representation — and problems with health and well-being." The facility is in Clearfield County.
LGBTQ+
An open letter to the Nazis who showed up to Grove City PrideFest (NV Gay/Buckeye Flame) “While this group came and provided a brief disruption, they did not succeed in their goal to drive us out.”Pride on the Rocks "National Coming Out Day celebration" Oct 11-13 Philly on the Rocks 401 W 18th Erie PA. "3 Days of Queer Artists" $8 day/$15 weekend "Drag, open mic, vendors, art, live music. Cost of doors will go towards the bands/artist, sound tech, and to Compton's Table" 21 w/ID
SCHOOLS
Changing the Culture: Erie High Becomes a Community School (Erin Phillips/Erie Reader)
Electric buses bought by Erie's Public Schools (Erie News Now)
SPIRIT
BFP Silent Peace Walk: Closing of Seasons of Creation October 4 7:00 pm Perry Square “To Hope and Act with Creation,” is
the theme of this year’s Season of Creation, a special period of
interfaith prayer and action for the earth September 1 to October 4. The
practice of walking silently, slowly, mindfully, is an effort to grow
peace, compassion, hope and action in our own hearts and to connect with
all other beings and all of creation suffering the effects of human
caused climate change. All are welcome to join this simple, nonviolent
action for peace."
16th Annual Diversity Service at Community United Church
1011 W 38th St, Erie, PA Oct, 27 "Please join us as we celebrate our
16th Annual Diversity Service, recognizing our national Open and
Affirming status as a Christian congregation. Here, LGBTQ people are
warmly welcome!" Contact: Rev. Dr. Rich McCarty. Phone: (814) 864-4429.
Email: communityunitedchurch@yahoo.com.
WOMEN
How Erie's Women The Future PAC Became a Sign of the Times (Liz Allen/Erie Reader) "Former Erie County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper discusses importance of women in government"
She Sings Café Owner Honored as NY State Phoenix Entrepreneur of the Year
(WNY News Now) "Rebecca Magnuson is an abuse survivor, talented
musician, and savvy business owner. She returned home to Chautauqua,
purchased a defunct restaurant and after extensive renovations opened
She Sings Cafe in Mayville, NY. Her mission is to tell women’s stories
through education, healing, and empowerment. She provides employment
opportunities to abused women in her business. The café feeds body,
mind, and soul with farm to table cuisine and provides a live
performance venue for music, storytelling, poetry, and comedy. Rebecca
is the creator of a soon-to-be-released documentary, She Sings:
Surviving the Narcissist, and also the touring show, She Sings: A
Soaring Musical. "
WORKING PEOPLE
On Raymond Thompson’s “Appalachian Ghost” ( By Jody DiPerna /Belt)
"Thompson
captured photos of the place — the hills of WVA folding into each other
like origami, holding mist and dew in the hollows. And he staged new
photos which conjure these working men, bearing up under hours of
physical labor, covered in white dust, looking otherworldly but also
fully human and integral to the achievement."
MISC
tricia falls erie wildlife expo https://www.facebook.com/eriereptileshow/
https://youtu.be/lbppyXDOnRY?si=VL24RHAtakpD8sff
HEALTH
https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2024/09/pennsylvania-facility-fees-hospitals-outpatient-explainer/
What changes are planned for 12th Street (Erie Times-News)
Three Mile Island reopening to power AI (ABC News) https://abcnews.go.com/US/mile-island-site-1979-nuclear-reactor-accident-reopening/story?id=113870404
Pieces of Three Mile Island to be preserved for history (WHYY) https://whyy.org/articles/three-mile-island-nuclear-reactor-plant-preservation/
Pa. environmental, education and labor advocates celebrate ‘solar for schools’ program The Solar for Schools legislation provides $25 million in state funding that can cover up to half approved school solar projects. But the real hope is that that money will serve as a bridge allowing approved school districts to access even more funding provided by the federal government through the Inflation Reduction Act. https://penncapital-star.com/
Trading Sense for Cents: Marcellus Shale Coalition and International Recycling Group in Erie (Susannah Faulkner/Erie Reader)
NETWORK Advocates of Erie is conducting voter registration efforts in Erie and looking for volunteers for two hour shifts at various sites around the city and surrounding communities. If you are interested, please contact Mary Nelson at 814-746-6783 for information.
https://nwpafoodbank.org/wp-
Shapiro signs executive order to create plan to address Pennsylvania’s housing shortage (Penn Capital-Star)
JUSTICE
Report: Massive violations ICE detention center in Clearfield County (WHYY)
Changing the Culture: Erie High Becomes a Community School (Erin Phillips/Erie Reader) https://www.eriereader.com/article/changing-the-culture-erie-high-becomes-a-community-school
16th Annual Diversity Service at Community United Church 1011 W 38th St, Erie, PA oCT 27 https://www.eriegaynews.com/
https://www.spotlightpa.org/
Save the Date!
Saturday, Oct. 26 is COMMUNITY LAW DAY at ECAT, 650 East Avenue.
The Erie County Bar Association will be giving presentations between 9 am and 12 noon on topics including housing/eviction, immigration law, legal needs of the elderly and criminal law.
Learn about legal resources available to our community. Trick or treating for the kids. For more information, call 814-459-3111.
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