Saturday, April 29, 2023

MAY 2023

 

 

Cycliste à place d'Italie-Paris by Roman Bonnefoy 


BIKE

May is National Bike Month


May 9 - Bike Safety In-Person 10am Lincoln Branch Library Erie PA Overview of bike safety w/ Q&A. Free, registration required, helmets are available to program participants upon request. Teens, adults, seniors. 

Bike Erie is a local group that does advocacy, awareness, and activities related aspects of cycling (commuting, recreation, cargo, etc.)

SSJNN Bike Program Sisters of St Joseph Neighborhood Network makes bikes and bike riding a reality for youth with "Earn-a-Bike," Bike Recyclery, and organized bike trips. 

Active Erie Plan:
Active Erie Transportation Plan’s Bikeway Project: FAQs
Gaining Ground on the Active Erie Plan (Erin Phillips/Erie Reader)

ARTS & FESTS

May 9-10 - Living Voices: Through the Eyes of a Friend  Robert H Jackson Center Jamestown NY "live, interactive performance, the audience will bear witness to the world of Anne Frank and other young people living through the Holocaust, from the point of view of Anne Frank’s 'best friend.'"

May 11 - Annual Art & Spirituality Lecture: Bunbu Ryodo  Featuring Geoffrey P. Dunn, MD, FACS 7pm at Mount St Benedict 6101 East Lake Road Erie PA


Vintage audio: Joan Baez live at Gannon College, December 10, 1972 Came across this gem after watching her sing with Rep. Justin Jones. Sound quality is actually quite good. Side note: The day after the concert Joan went with a peace mission group to North Vietnam and the group ended up under heavy US aerial bombing (aka "Christmas bombing")

Community Art Events - Inner-City Neighborhood Art House  "In addition to our afterschool and summer classes for Erie's youth, the Art House is expanding our offerings to include daytime, evening, and weekend classes for learners of all ages. Classes are offered free of charge unless otherwise noted. Pre-registration is required, and class size may be limited so sign up early and please remember to cancel your reservation if you are unable to attend! New class offerings will be added each month."

EARTH

Jun 2-4 The 65th Annual Allegany Nature Pilgrimage  Allegany S.P. Made possible by: Audubon Community Nature Center, Buffalo Audubon Society, Presque Isle Audubon, Burroughs Audubon Nature Club, Allegany State Park 

Applications open for Erie's new environmental advisory council   "The deadline to apply is May 22, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. ... For more information on the Environmental Advisory Council, contact Sarah Peelman, the City’s Sustainability Coordinator, at 814-870-1255 or speelman@erie.pa.us.

Goodell gardens launches Environmental Book Club

Erie Reader gathered a lot of local environmental coverage for April: 

Earthly Treasures: Three ideas to boost your eco awareness   (Liz Allen/Erie Reader)
Way Off Track: Weighing profit vs. public safety in wake of East Palestine train derailment (Jonathan Burdick/Erie reader)
Making Green Waves in Erie Composting (Jordan Coon/Erie Reader)
April 2023 Earth Day (Erie Reader) A Q&A with Jen Salem, horticulture specialist for the Regional Science Consortium
New Nonprofit Aims to Build a More Resilient, Just Erie from the Ground Up Groundwork Erie joins national network to address environmental justice at the local level (Ben Speggen) 
Protecting Wildlife Starts in Our Own Backyards  (Amy VanScoter) Tamarack tips

from Erie Times-News

ELECTIONS

Endorsements, Voter Guides, Scorecards
CAM Erie Access to Candidates Local candidates interviews and presentations Local candidates on Community Access Media
Democratic candidates for Erie City Council (Erie Times-News) Candidate info plus Questions answered by each candidate
Erie County PA voters guide (Erie Times-News)
Erie Co. judge candidates (Erie Times-News)
Erie Gay News Voters Guide Candidate responses to questions
Erie County United endorsements races, candidates and issues
PA Commonwealth & Superior Court guide (Spotlight PA)
PA Supreme Court Guide (Spotlight PA) 

JUSTICE

May 11 - You are More than a 'Break in Case of Emergency': Knowing the Value of Your Voice When Making Change in Your Community Distinguished Visiting Speaker: Precious McKesson 7pm Jefferson Ed. Society Satellite location Erie Center for Arts & Technology (ECAT)—650 East Ave. Suite 120, Erie. Free.

May 12 - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Is It Just a #Hashtag, or Is It Real? Gary Lee, MBA 12pm Jefferson Educational Society - 3207 State St., Erie. Free, optional $5 lunch (must pre-register 24 hours in advance)

Erie police equipping all officers with body-worn cameras (Tim Hahn/ Erie Times-News) Also EPD is reviving Crisis Intervention Unit (ENN) "Ten selected officers have been training with mental health professionals since Monday. They will be responding to anything from domestic calls to homeless intervention; any situation that involves someone experiencing mental health issues."

Buffalo holds 5/14 Remembrance Weekend Of Reflection, Healing & Hope Events observing the anniversary of the racially motivated mass shooting at Tops market

Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts online videos "Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts is the only statewide organization working exclusively to improve our state courts. Our mission is to ensure that Pennsylvania has fair and impartial courts that serve all Pennsylvanians."


Erie County joins initiative offering aid over arrest to those battling drug use disorder  (Erie Times News) 

Video: Antonio Howard at JES 12/15/2022  About local artist and author Antonio Howard's book, "When a Child is Worth More than the Worst Mistake He Ever Made", which is his story as a juvenile "lifer".

LGBTQ+

May 13 - Erie's Queer Community Food Drive benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank   
11am to 2pm,  3104 State St, Erie, PA Non perishable food items or dry goods. Partners NWPA Pride Greater Erie Alliance for Equality, Central Outreach Erie, Erie Gay News, Journey to a Trauma informed Life, Community United Church, Transfamily of NWPA, Whee! Studios, Aging with Pride, Compton's Table and the Zone Dance Club.

May 13 - Stronger Than Silence: Buffalos Gay Men's Chorus Fredonia Opera House, Fredonia NY "Highlights of the program are songs from the Social Justice Songbook ... "

Erie Gay News Voters Guide Candidate responses to questions

Bill to broaden LGBTQ+ protections passes PA House (AP)
Accessing Abortion Care in PA from Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Statewide overview. 
PA House Panel Hears Fixes On Black Maternal Mortality Crisis. (PA Dems) Hearing explores vision for Black maternal health

SCHOOLS

Opinion 'Something has to give,' Erie teacher says mental health crises at root of youth violence (Erie Times-News)

Ultra MAGA Butler Co Patriot Party co-founder resigns from school board following allegations of affair with teen (Raw Story) Also founded the Grace Youth and Family Foundation. Updates and details from Facebook page The Butler Soapbox

Civics education in Erie school districts (Baylee DeMuth/Erie Times-News)

WORKING PEOPLE 

May 11 -  Film Talk: "Mighty Harlan County" Jared Hamilton discusses his new film "Mighty Harlan County" documenting the 2019 railway blockade by Kentucky miners seeking back pay. Link to film provided. By The Battle of Homestead Foundation.


Worker safety:
State House Passes Bill for OSHA Protections for Public-Sector Workers (Erie News Now) 

Pa. nurses, lawmakers rally for safe staffing levels (Penn Capital-Star) Hundreds of nurses from  unions and nurse advocacy groups were on the Capitol steps in Harrisburg to call on the PA House to support the Patient Safety Act and establish safe staffing standards for all PA hospitals

 Worker's Memorial Day thoughts  (ETN) from Brendan Claybaugh, director of OSHA area office in Erie. Worker's Memorial Day event in Erie (YourErie) 

Vintage music video Pre-OSHA 1965 See if you can find the violations in this pre-OSHA music video as Martha & the Vandellas prance through an active assembly line at the Dearborn Ford plant. Also note who was doing the most dangerous jobs.


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In non-pandemic times, this is a calendar of events for people who believe "a better world is possible." Published monthly. Focus is local/regional. Not affiliated with any organization All upcoming event listings are nonviolent. Event submissions send to moonkat2014@gmail.com

IN MEMORIAM notices: I prefer being contacted by a loved one about notifying the community of a passing, preferably acting within the wishes of the person who has passed. 

For event listings, PLEASE visit original posts to assure most updated and accurate information. 


BIKE

May is National Bike Month

May 9 - Bike Safety In-Person 10am Lincoln Branch Library Erie PA Overview of bike safety w/ Q&A. Free, registration required, helmets are available to program participants upon request. Teens, adults, seniors. 

Bike Erie is a local group that does advocacy, awareness, and activities related aspects of cycling (commuting, recreation, cargo, etc.)

Active Erie Plan:
Active Erie Transportation Plan’s Bikeway Project: FAQs
Gaining Ground on the Active Erie Plan (Erin Phillips/Erie Reader)

ARTS & FESTS

May 9-10 - Living Voices: Through the Eyes of a Friend  Robert H Jackson Center Jamestown NY "live, interactive performance, the audience will bear witness to the world of Anne Frank and other young people living through the Holocaust, from the point of view of Anne Frank’s 'best friend.'"

May 11 - Annual Art & Spirituality Lecture: Bunbu Ryodo  Featuring Geoffrey P. Dunn, MD, FACS 7pm at Mount St Benedict 6101 East Lake Road Erie PA


Vintage audio: Joan Baez live at Gannon College, December 10, 1972 Came across this gem after watching her sing with Rep. Justin Jones. Sound quality is actually quite good. Side note: The day after the concert Joan went with a peace mission group to North Vietnam and the group ended up under heavy US aerial bombing (aka "Christmas bombing")

Community Art Events - Inner-City Neighborhood Art House  "In addition to our afterschool and summer classes for Erie's youth, the Art House is expanding our offerings to include daytime, evening, and weekend classes for learners of all ages. Classes are offered free of charge unless otherwise noted. Pre-registration is required, and class size may be limited so sign up early and please remember to cancel your reservation if you are unable to attend! New class offerings will be added each month."

EARTH

Jun 2-4 The 65th Annual Allegany Nature Pilgrimage  Allegany S.P. Made possible by: Audubon Community Nature Center, Buffalo Audubon Society, Presque Isle Audubon, Burroughs Audubon Nature Club, Allegany State Park 

Applications open for Erie's new environmental advisory council   "The deadline to apply is May 22, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. ... For more information on the Environmental Advisory Council, contact Sarah Peelman, the City’s Sustainability Coordinator, at 814-870-1255 or speelman@erie.pa.us.

Erie Reader gathered a lot of local environmental coverage for April: 

Earthly Treasures: Three ideas to boost your eco awareness   (Liz Allen/Erie Reader)
Way Off Track: Weighing profit vs. public safety in wake of East Palestine train derailment (Jonathan Burdick/Erie reader)
Making Green Waves in Erie Composting (Jordan Coon/Erie Reader)
April 2023 Earth Day (Erie Reader) A Q&A with Jen Salem, horticulture specialist for the Regional Science Consortium
New Nonprofit Aims to Build a More Resilient, Just Erie from the Ground Up Groundwork Erie joins national network to address environmental justice at the local level (Ben Speggen) 
Protecting Wildlife Starts in Our Own Backyards  (Amy VanScoter) Tamarack tips

from Erie Times-News

ELECTIONS

Endorsements, Voter Guides, Scorecards
CAM Erie Access to Candidates Local candidates interviews and presentations Local candidates on Community Access Media
Democratic candidates for Erie City Council (Erie Times-News) Candidate info plus Questions answered by each candidate
Erie County PA voters guide (Erie Times-News)
Erie Gay News Voters Guide Candidate responses to questions
Erie County United endorsements races, candidates and issues
PA Commonwealth & Superior Court guide (Spotlight PA)
PA Supreme Court Guide (Spotlight PA) 

JUSTICE

May 11 - You are More than a 'Break in Case of Emergency': Knowing the Value of Your Voice When Making Change in Your Community Distinguished Visiting Speaker: Precious McKesson 7pm Jefferson Ed. Society Satellite location Erie Center for Arts & Technology (ECAT)—650 East Ave. Suite 120, Erie. Free.

May 12 - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Is It Just a #Hashtag, or Is It Real? Gary Lee, MBA 12pm Jefferson Educational Society - 3207 State St., Erie. Free, optional $5 lunch (must pre-register 24 hours in advance)

Erie police equipping all officers with body-worn cameras through additional grant funds (Tim Hahn/ Erie Times-News) 

Buffalo holds 5/14 Remembrance Weekend Of Reflection, Healing & Hope Events observing the anniversary of the racially motivated mass shooting at Tops market

Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts online videos "Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts is the only statewide organization working exclusively to improve our state courts. Our mission is to ensure that Pennsylvania has fair and impartial courts that serve all Pennsylvanians."


Erie County joins initiative offering aid over arrest to those battling drug use disorder  (Erie Times News) 

Video: Antonio Howard at JES 12/15/2022  About local artist and author Antonio Howard's book, "When a Child is Worth More than the Worst Mistake He Ever Made", which is his story as a juvenile "lifer".

LGBTQ+

May 13 - Erie's Queer Community Food Drive benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank   
11am to 2pm,  3104 State St, Erie, PA Non perishable food items or dry goods. Partners NWPA Pride Greater Erie Alliance for Equality, Central Outreach Erie, Erie Gay News, Journey to a Trauma informed Life, Community United Church, Transfamily of NWPA, Whee! Studios, Aging with Pride, Compton's Table and the Zone Dance Club.

May 13 - Stronger Than Silence: Buffalos Gay Men's Chorus Fredonia Opera House, Fredonia NY "Highlights of the program are songs from the Social Justice Songbook ... "

Erie Gay News Voters Guide Candidate responses to questions

Bill to broaden LGBTQ+ protections passes PA House (AP)
Accessing Abortion Care in PA from Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Statewide overview. 
PA House Panel Hears Fixes On Black Maternal Mortality Crisis. (PA Dems) Hearing explores vision for Black maternal health

SCHOOLS

Opinion 'Something has to give,' Erie teacher says mental health crises at root of youth violence (Erie Times-News)

Ultra MAGA Butler Co Patriot Party co-founder resigns from school board following allegations of affair with teen (Raw Story) Also founded the Grace Youth and Family Foundation. Updates and details from Facebook page The Butler Soapbox

Civics education in Erie school districts (Baylee DeMuth/Erie Times-News)

WORKING PEOPLE 

May 11 -  Film Talk: "Mighty Harlan County" Jared Hamilton discusses his new film "Mighty Harlan County" documenting the 2019 railway blockade by Kentucky miners seeking back pay. Link to film provided. By The Battle of Homestead Foundation.


Worker safety:
State House Passes Bill for OSHA Protections for Public-Sector Workers (Erie News Now) 

Pa. nurses, lawmakers rally for safe staffing levels (Penn Capital-Star) Hundreds of nurses from  unions and nurse advocacy groups were on the Capitol steps in Harrisburg to call on the PA House to support the Patient Safety Act and establish safe staffing standards for all PA hospitals

 Worker's Memorial Day thoughts  (ETN) from Brendan Claybaugh, director of OSHA area office in Erie. Worker's Memorial Day event in Erie (YourErie) 

Vintage music video Pre-OSHA 1965 See if you can find the violations in this pre-OSHA music video as Martha & the Vandellas prance through an active assembly line at the Dearborn Ford plant. Also note who was doing the most dangerous jobs.


~~~~~~~~~~~~

In non-pandemic times, this is a calendar of events for people who believe "a better world is possible." Published monthly. Focus is local/regional. Not affiliated with any organization All upcoming event listings are nonviolent. Event submissions send to moonkat2014@gmail.com

IN MEMORIAM notices: I prefer being contacted by a loved one about notifying the community of a passing, preferably acting within the wishes of the person who has passed. 

For event listings, PLEASE visit original posts to assure most updated and accurate information. 



 


BIKE

May is National Bike Month

May 20 - Bike Safety In-Person 10am Lincoln Branch Library Erie PA Overview of bike safety w/ Q&A. Free, registration required, helmets are available to program participants upon request. Teens, adults, seniors. 

Bike Erie is a local group that does advocacy, awareness, and activities related aspects of cycling (commuting, recreation, cargo, etc.)

Active Erie Plan:
Active Erie Transportation Plan’s Bikeway Project: FAQs
Gaining Ground on the Active Erie Plan (Erin Phillips/Erie Reader)

ARTS & FESTS

May 9-10 - Living Voices: Through the Eyes of a Friend  Robert H Jackson Center Jamestown NY "live, interactive performance, the audience will bear witness to the world of Anne Frank and other young people living through the Holocaust, from the point of view of Anne Frank’s 'best friend.'"

May 11 - Annual Art & Spirituality Lecture: Bunbu Ryodo  Featuring Geoffrey P. Dunn, MD, FACS 7pm at Mount St Benedict 6101 East Lake Road Erie PA


Vintage audio: Joan Baez live at Gannon College, December 10, 1972 Came across this gem after watching her sing with Rep. Justin Jones. Sound quality is actually quite good. Side note: The day after the concert Joan went with a peace mission group to North Vietnam and the group ended up under heavy US aerial bombing (aka "Christmas bombing")

Community Art Events - Inner-City Neighborhood Art House  "In addition to our afterschool and summer classes for Erie's youth, the Art House is expanding our offerings to include daytime, evening, and weekend classes for learners of all ages. Classes are offered free of charge unless otherwise noted. Pre-registration is required, and class size may be limited so sign up early and please remember to cancel your reservation if you are unable to attend! New class offerings will be added each month."

EARTH

Jun 2-4 The 65th Annual Allegany Nature Pilgrimage  Allegany S.P. Made possible by: Audubon Community Nature Center, Buffalo Audubon Society, Presque Isle Audubon, Burroughs Audubon Nature Club, Allegany State Park 

Applications open for Erie's new environmental advisory council   "The deadline to apply is May 22, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. ... For more information on the Environmental Advisory Council, contact Sarah Peelman, the City’s Sustainability Coordinator, at 814-870-1255 or speelman@erie.pa.us.

Erie Reader gathered a lot of local environmental coverage for April: 

Earthly Treasures: Three ideas to boost your eco awareness   (Liz Allen/Erie Reader)
Way Off Track: Weighing profit vs. public safety in wake of East Palestine train derailment (Jonathan Burdick/Erie reader)
Making Green Waves in Erie Composting (Jordan Coon/Erie Reader)
April 2023 Earth Day (Erie Reader) A Q&A with Jen Salem, horticulture specialist for the Regional Science Consortium
New Nonprofit Aims to Build a More Resilient, Just Erie from the Ground Up Groundwork Erie joins national network to address environmental justice at the local level (Ben Speggen) 
Protecting Wildlife Starts in Our Own Backyards  (Amy VanScoter) Tamarack tips

from Erie Times-News

ELECTIONS

Endorsements, Voter Guides, Scorecards
CAM Access to Candidates Local candidates interviews and presentations Local candidates on Community Access Media
Democratic candidates for Erie City Council (Erie Times-News) Candidate info plus Questions answered by each candidate
Erie Gay News Voters Guide Candidate responses to questions
Erie County United endorsements
PA Commonwealth & Superior Court guide (Spotlight PA)
PA Supreme Court Guide (Spotlight PA) 

JUSTICE

May 11 - You are More than a 'Break in Case of Emergency': Knowing the Value of Your Voice When Making Change in Your Community Distinguished Visiting Speaker: Precious McKesson 7pm Jefferson Ed. Society Satellite location Erie Center for Arts & Technology (ECAT)—650 East Ave. Suite 120, Erie. Free.

May 12 - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Is It Just a #Hashtag, or Is It Real? Gary Lee, MBA 12pm Jefferson Educational Society - 3207 State St., Erie. Free, optional $5 lunch (must pre-register 24 hours in advance)

Erie police equipping all officers with body-worn cameras through additional grant funds (Tim Hahn/ Erie Times-News) 

Buffalo holds 5/14 Remembrance Weekend Of Reflection, Healing & Hope Events observing the anniversary of the racially motivated mass shooting at Tops market

Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts online videos "Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts is the only statewide organization working exclusively to improve our state courts. Our mission is to ensure that Pennsylvania has fair and impartial courts that serve all Pennsylvanians."


Erie County joins initiative offering aid over arrest to those battling drug use disorder  (Erie Times News) 

Video: Antonio Howard at JES 12/15/2022  About local artist and author Antonio Howard's book, "When a Child is Worth More than the Worst Mistake He Ever Made", which is his story as a juvenile "lifer".

LGBTQ+

May 13 - Erie's Queer Community Food Drive benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank   
11am to 2pm,  3104 State St, Erie, PA Non perishable food items or dry goods. Partners NWPA Pride Greater Erie Alliance for Equality, Central Outreach Erie, Erie Gay News, Journey to a Trauma informed Life, Community United Church, Transfamily of NWPA, Whee! Studios, Aging with Pride, Compton's Table and the Zone Dance Club.

May 13 - Stronger Than Silence: Buffalos Gay Men's Chorus Fredonia Opera House, Fredonia NY "Highlights of the program are songs from the Social Justice Songbook ... "

Erie Gay News Voters Guide Candidate responses to questions\

House committee passes anti-discrimination bill for LGBTQ Pennsylvanians++ MONDAY VOTE

June Pride festivals:

WOMEN'S HEALTH
Supporting Reproductive Rights in Erie County Pamphlet by Erie County United, includes resources and PA law. 
Accessing Abortion Care in PA from Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Statewide overview. 
PA House Panel Hears Fixes On Black Maternal Mortality Crisis. (PA Dems) Hearing explores vision for Black maternal health

SCHOOLS

Opinion 'Something has to give,' Erie teacher says mental health crises at root of youth violence (Erie Times-News)

Civics education in Erie school districts (Baylee DeMuthErie Times-News)

WORKING PEOPLE 

May 11 -  Film Talk: "Mighty Harlan County" Jared Hamilton discusses his new film "Mighty Harlan County" documenting the 2019 railway blockade by Kentucky miners seeking back pay. Link to film provided. By The Battle of Homestead Foundation.


worker protections - final voting MAY 1+++

Honor Erie's fallen workers like Benjamin Knight Jr. by doing your part to protect others (ETN) Worker's Memorial Day thoughts from Brendan Claybaugh is the director of the U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA area office in Erie.

Cycliste à place d'Italie-Paris by Roman Bonnefoy 


BIKE

May is National Bike Month

May 20 - Bike Safety In-Person 10am Lincoln Branch Library Erie PA Overview of bike safety w/ Q&A. Free, registration required, helmets are available to program participants upon request. Teens, adults, seniors. 

Bike Erie is a local group that does advocacy, awareness, and activities related aspects of cycling (commuting, recreation, cargo, etc.)

Active Erie Plan:
Active Erie Transportation Plan’s Bikeway Project: FAQs
Gaining Ground on the Active Erie Plan (Erin Phillips/Erie Reader)

ARTS & FESTS

May 9-10 - Living Voices: Through the Eyes of a Friend  Robert H Jackson Center Jamestown NY "live, interactive performance, the audience will bear witness to the world of Anne Frank and other young people living through the Holocaust, from the point of view of Anne Frank’s 'best friend.'"

May 11 - Annual Art & Spirituality Lecture: Bunbu Ryodo  Featuring Geoffrey P. Dunn, MD, FACS 7pm at Mount St Benedict 6101 East Lake Road Erie PA


Vintage audio: Joan Baez live at Gannon College, December 10, 1972 Came across this gem after watching her sing with Rep. Justin Jones. Sound quality is actually quite good. Side note: The day after the concert Joan went with a peace mission group to North Vietnam and the group ended up under heavy US aerial bombing (aka "Christmas bombing")

Community Art Events - Inner-City Neighborhood Art House  "In addition to our afterschool and summer classes for Erie's youth, the Art House is expanding our offerings to include daytime, evening, and weekend classes for learners of all ages. Classes are offered free of charge unless otherwise noted. Pre-registration is required, and class size may be limited so sign up early and please remember to cancel your reservation if you are unable to attend! New class offerings will be added each month."

EARTH

Jun 2-4 The 65th Annual Allegany Nature Pilgrimage  Allegany S.P. Made possible by: Audubon Community Nature Center, Buffalo Audubon Society, Presque Isle Audubon, Burroughs Audubon Nature Club, Allegany State Park 

Applications open for Erie's new environmental advisory council   "The deadline to apply is May 22, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. ... For more information on the Environmental Advisory Council, contact Sarah Peelman, the City’s Sustainability Coordinator, at 814-870-1255 or speelman@erie.pa.us.

Erie Reader gathered a lot of local environmental coverage for April: 

Earthly Treasures: Three ideas to boost your eco awareness   (Liz Allen/Erie Reader)
Way Off Track: Weighing profit vs. public safety in wake of East Palestine train derailment (Jonathan Burdick/Erie reader)
Making Green Waves in Erie Composting (Jordan Coon/Erie Reader)
April 2023 Earth Day (Erie Reader) A Q&A with Jen Salem, horticulture specialist for the Regional Science Consortium
New Nonprofit Aims to Build a More Resilient, Just Erie from the Ground Up Groundwork Erie joins national network to address environmental justice at the local level (Ben Speggen) 
Protecting Wildlife Starts in Our Own Backyards  (Amy VanScoter) Tamarack tips

from Erie Times-News

ELECTIONS

Endorsements, Voter Guides, Scorecards
CAM Access to Candidates Local candidates interviews and presentations Local candidates on Community Access Media
Democratic candidates for Erie City Council (Erie Times-News) Candidate info plus Questions answered by each candidate
Erie Gay News Voters Guide Candidate responses to questions
Erie County United endorsements
PA Commonwealth & Superior Court guide (Spotlight PA)
PA Supreme Court Guide (Spotlight PA) 

JUSTICE

Erie police equipping all officers with body-worn cameras through additional grant funds (Tim Hahn/ Erie Times-News) 

Buffalo holds 5/14 Remembrance Weekend Of Reflection, Healing & Hope Events observing the anniversary of the racially motivated mass shooting at Tops market

Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts online videos "Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts is the only statewide organization working exclusively to improve our state courts. Our mission is to ensure that Pennsylvania has fair and impartial courts that serve all Pennsylvanians."

Video: Antonio Howard at JES 12/15/2022  About local artist and author Antonio Howard's book, "When a Child is Worth More than the Worst Mistake He Ever Made", which is his story as a juvenile "lifer".

LGBTQ+

May 13 - Erie's Queer Community Food Drive benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank   
11am to 2pm,  3104 State St, Erie, PA Non perishable food items or dry goods. Partners NWPA Pride Greater Erie Alliance for Equality, Central Outreach Erie, Erie Gay News, Journey to a Trauma informed Life, Community United Church, Transfamily of NWPA, Whee! Studios, Aging with Pride, Compton's Table and the Zone Dance Club.

May 13 - Stronger Than Silence: Buffalos Gay Men's Chorus Fredonia Opera House, Fredonia NY "Highlights of the program are songs from the Social Justice Songbook ... "

Erie Gay News Voters Guide Candidate responses to questions\

House committee passes anti-discrimination bill for LGBTQ Pennsylvanians++ MONDAY VOTE
Millcreek spirit week uproar +++

June Pride festivals:

WOMEN'S HEALTH
Supporting Reproductive Rights in Erie County Pamphlet by Erie County United, includes resources and PA law. 
Accessing Abortion Care in PA from Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Statewide overview. 
PA House Panel Hears Fixes On Black Maternal Mortality Crisis. (PA Dems) Hearing explores vision for Black maternal health


Opinion 'Something has to give,' Erie teacher says mental health crises at root of youth violence (Erie Times-News)

Civics education in Erie school districts (Baylee DeMuthErie Times-News)

Millcreek spirit week uproar +++


WORKING PEOPLE 

May 11 -  Film Talk: "Mighty Harlan County" Jared Hamilton discusses his new film "Mighty Harlan County" documenting the 2019 railway blockade by Kentucky miners seeking back pay. Link to film provided. By The Battle of Homestead Foundation.

Job impacts of Green Locomotives in Erie
https://krc-pbpc.org/research_publication/new-report-outlines-job-impacts-of-green-locomotives-at-plant-in-erie-pa/

Pa. House panel approves bills to expand worker protections - final voting MAY 1

Honor Erie's fallen workers like Benjamin Knight Jr. by doing your part to protect others ( Brendan Claybaugh/ETN) Worker's Memorial Day thoughts from Brendan Claybaugh is the director of the U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA area office in Erie.


GEMISH
Dog law++ VOTE ON MON
https://www.penncapital-star.com/blog/state-lawmakers-propose-legislative-reforms-for-pa-dog-law/?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=7ee67d00-07d0-4d7c-aa58-4c7e6403412b

Chautauqua County walkability projects (Observer Today) 

https://www.observertoday.com/news/local-region/2023/04/county-convener-funds-county-complete-streets-projects/


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BIKE

May is National Bike Month


May 20 - Bike Safety In-Person 10am Lincoln Branch Library Erie PA Overview of bike safety w/ Q&A. Free, registration required, helmets are available to program participants upon request. Teens, adults, seniors. 

Bike Erie is a local group that does advocacy, awareness, and activities related aspects of cycling (commuting, recreation, cargo, etc.)


Active Erie Plan:
Active Erie Transportation Plan’s Bikeway Project: FAQs
Gaining Ground on the Active Erie Plan (Erin Phillips/Erie Reader)

ARTS & FESTS

May 9-10 - Living Voices: Through the Eyes of a Friend  Robert H Jackson Center Jamestown NY "live, interactive performance, the audience will bear witness to the world of Anne Frank and other young people living through the Holocaust, from the point of view of Anne Frank’s 'best friend.'"

May 11 - Annual Art & Spirituality Lecture: Bunbu Ryodo Geoffrey P. Dunn, MD, FACS 7pm at Mount St Benedict 6101 East Lake Road Erie PA

Jun 17 - Erie's Juneteenth +++

Matt Borczon ++

Audio: Joan Baez live at Gannon College, December 10, 1972 Came across this gem after watching her sing with Rep. Justin Jones. Sound quality is actually quite good. Side note: The day after the concert Joan went with a peace mission group to North Vietnam and the group ended up under heavy US aerial bombing.

Community Art Events - Inner-City Neighborhood Art House  "In addition to our afterschool and summer classes for Erie's youth, the Art House is expanding our offerings to include daytime, evening, and weekend classes for learners of all ages. Classes are offered free of charge unless otherwise noted. Pre-registration is required, and class size may be limited so sign up early and please remember to cancel your reservation if you are unable to attend! New class offerings will be added each month."

EARTH

Jun 2-4 The 65th Annual Allegany Nature Pilgrimage  Made possible by: Audubon Community Nature Center, Buffalo Audubon Society, Presque Isle Audubon, Burroughs Audubon Nature Club, Allegany State Park 

Applications open for Erie's new environmental advisory council   "The deadline to apply is May 22, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. ... For more information on the Environmental Advisory Council, contact Sarah Peelman, the City’s Sustainability Coordinator, at 814-870-1255 or speelman@erie.pa.us.

Erie must seize its place in the emerging green economy for health, equity and prosperity (Pat Lupo, & OSB, and Jenny Tompkins/Erie Times-News

Black & Green founder teaching about growing mushrooms (Erie Times-News) 

Industrial disasters raise questions about Erie plastics recycling plans   

Opinion: Gov Shapiro must sharpen focus on climate change and the environment (Erie Times -News) 

Erie Reader gathered a lot of local environmental coverage for April:
Earthly Treasures: Three ideas to boost your eco awareness   (Liz Allen/Erie Reader)
Way Off Track: Weighing profit vs. public safety in wake of East Palestine train derailment (Jonathan Burdick/Erie reader)
Making Green Waves in Erie Composting (Jordan Coon/Erie Reader)
April 2023 Earth Day (Erie Reader) A Q&A with Jen Salem, horticulture specialist for the Regional Science Consortium
New Nonprofit Aims to Build a More Resilient, Just Erie from the Ground Up Groundwork Erie joins national network to address environmental justice at the local level (Ben Speggen) 
Protecting Wildlife Starts in Our Own Backyards  (Amy VanScoter)

ELECTIONS

Endorsements, Voter Guides, Scorecards
CAM Access to Candidates Local candidates interviews and presentations Local candidates on Community Access Media
Democratic candidates for Erie City Council (Erie Times-News) Candidate info plus Questions answered by each candidate
Erie Gay News Voters Guide Candidate responses to questions
Erie County United endorsements+++
PA Commonwealth & Superior Court guide (Spotlight PA)
PA Supreme Court Guide (Spotlight PA) 

JUSTICE

Erie police equipping all officers with body-worn cameras through additional grant funds (Tim Hahn/ Erie Times-News) 

Buffalo holds 5/14 Remembrance Weekend Of Reflection, Healing & Hope Events observing the anniversary of the racially motivated mass shooting at Tops market

Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts online videos "Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts is the only statewide organization working exclusively to improve our state courts. Our mission is to ensure that Pennsylvania has fair and impartial courts that serve all Pennsylvanians."

Video: Antonio Howard at JES 12/15/2022  About local artist and author Antonio Howard's book, "When a Child is Worth More than the Worst Mistake He Ever Made", which is his story as a juvenile "lifer".

LGBTQ+

May 13 - Erie's Queer Community Food Drive benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank   
11am to 2pm,  3104 State St, Erie, PA Non perishable food items or dry goods. Partners NWPA Pride Greater Erie Alliance for Equality, Central Outreach Erie, Erie Gay News, Journey to a Trauma informed Life, Community United Church, Transfamily of NWPA, Whee! Studios, Aging with Pride, Compton's Table and the Zone Dance Club.

May 13 - Stronger Than Silence: Buffalos Gay Men's Chorus Fredonia Opera House, Fredonia NY "Highlights of the program are songs from the Social Justice Songbook ... "

Erie Gay News Voters Guide Candidate responses to questions\

House committee passes anti-discrimination bill for LGBTQ Pennsylvanians
Millcreek spirit week uproar +++

June Pride festivals:

WOMEN'S HEALTH

ECU

Accessing Abortion Care in PA

Abortion and Personal Autonomy: A Discussion on How They are Changing in Post-Roe America

Office of PA Atty General: Abortion remains legal in state

Focus groups: PA swing voters detest MAGA and abortion overreach (Axios)


HEALTH

PA House Panel Hears Fixes On Black Maternal Mortality Crisis. (PA Dems) 
Hearing explores vision for Black maternal health

SCHOOLS
Better PENNCREST |   


Opinion 'Something has to give,' Erie teacher says mental health crises at root of youth violence (Erie Times-News)

Civics education in Erie school districts (Baylee DeMuthErie Times-News)

Millcreek spirit week uproar +++


WORKING PEOPLE 

May 11 -  Film Talk: "Mighty Harlan County" Jared Hamilton discusses his new film "Mighty Harlan County" documenting the 2019 railway blockade by Kentucky miners seeking back pay. Link to film provided. By The Battle of Homestead Foundation.

Job impacts of Green Locomotives in Erie
https://krc-pbpc.org/research_publication/new-report-outlines-job-impacts-of-green-locomotives-at-plant-in-erie-pa/

Pa. House panel approves bills to expand worker protections - final voting MAY 1

Honor Erie's fallen workers like Benjamin Knight Jr. by doing your part to protect others ( Brendan Claybaugh/ETN) Worker's Memorial Day thoughts from Brendan Claybaugh is the director of the U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA area office in Erie.


GEMISH
Dog law
https://www.penncapital-star.com/blog/state-lawmakers-propose-legislative-reforms-for-pa-dog-law/?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=7ee67d00-07d0-4d7c-aa58-4c7e6403412b

https://www.eriereader.com/article/new-nonprofit-aims-to-build-a-more-resilient-just-erie-from-the-ground-up

Chautauqua County walkability projects (Observer Today) 
https://www.observertoday.com/news/local-region/2023/04/county-convener-funds-county-complete-streets-projects/


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Civics education in Erie school districts (Baylee DeMuthErie Times-News)
https://www.goerie.com/story/news/education/2023/04/28/civics-education-in-erie-area-schools-encourages-student-action-engagement-community/70107540007/\
Honor Erie's fallen workers like Benjamin Knight Jr. by doing your part to protect others ( Brendan Claybaugh/ETN)
https://www.goerie.com/story/opinion/columns/2023/04/27/workers-memorial-day-osha-benjamin-knight-workplace-death-accidents-sams-club-summit-overhead-door/70149915007/ Worker's Memorial Day thoughts from Brendan Claybaugh is the director of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration area office in Erie.

Local candidates on Community Access Media
https://www.youtube.com/@CAMEriePA/featured





https://www.observertoday.com/news/local-region/2023/04/county-convener-funds-county-complete-streets-projects/








BIKE

May is National Bike Month

May 6 - Fix a flat https://events.erielibrary.org/event/10170469

May 20 10 am Bike Safety In-Person Blasco Memorial Library Join us for an overview of bike safety. Learn what to looks for to make sure your bike is safe to ride. Ask questions about bike safety and basic maintenance. Registration required. Free to attend. Helmets are available to program participants upon request.


Active Erie Transportation Plan’s Bikeway Project: FAQs

Gaining Ground on the Active Erie Plan (Erin Phillips/Erie Reader)
 
Video: Active Transportation Plan Study Session - April 4, 2023

ART

May 9-10 - Living Voices: Through the Eyes of a Friend Robert H Jackson Center Jamestown NY 

May 25 - Roger Waters: This is Not a Drill  Tinseltown Erie Live from Prague " stunning indictment of the corporate dystopia in which we all struggle to survive and will include 20 Pink Floyd and Roger Waters classic songs"

Joan Baez live at Gannon College, December 10, 1972 Came across this gem after watching her sing with Rep. Justin Jones. Sound quality is actually quite good. Side note: The day after the concert Joan went with a peace mission group to North Vietnam and the group ended up under heavy US aerial bombing.

EARTH

May 12-14 - Presque Isle Festival of the Birds

Jun 2-4 The 65th Annual Allegany Nature Pilgrimage  Made possible by: Audubon Community Nature Center, Buffalo Audubon Society, Presque Isle Audubon, Burroughs Audubon Nature Club, Allegany State Park 

Applications open for Erie's new environmental advisory council   

Erie must seize its place in the emerging green economy for health, equity and prosperity (Pat Lupo, & OSB, and Jenny Tompkins/Erie Times-News

https://www.goerie.com/story/lifestyle/home-garden/2023/04/21/mushroom-garden-erie-to-educate-community-on-fungi-connie-walker-teaching-composting/70085048007/

Industrial disasters raise questions about Erie plastics recycling plans   

Opinion: Gov Shapiro must sharpen focus on climate change and the environment (Erie Times -News) 

Erie Reader Earth month:
Way Off Track: Weighing profit vs. public safety in wake of East Palestine train derailment (Jonathan Burdick/Erie reader)
Making Green Waves in Erie Composting (Jordan Coon/Erie Reader)
April 2023 Earth Day (Erie Reader) A Q&A with Jen Salem, horticulture specialist for the Regional Science Consortium
Protecting Wildlife Starts in Our Own Backyards   (Amy VanScoter/Erie Reader) 

ELECTIONS

Democratic candidates for Erie City Council  (Erie Times-News) ICandidate info plus Questions answered by each candidate

New Pa. political-action committee aims to sell mail-in voting to skeptical Republicans (PennLive)


EGN, ECU

Judges

New Pa. political-action committee aims to sell mail-in voting to skeptical Republicans (PennLive)


Focus groups: PA swing voters detest MAGA and abortion overreach (Axios)


JUSTICE

Diverse Erie Ready to Distribute Initial Grant Dollars (Erie News Now)  

DEI Commission, defying Brenton Davis legal threat, moves forward with nine-member (Erie Times-News)  board  https://sports.yahoo.com/dei-commission-defying-brenton-davis-090941335.html 

Are influential anti-DEI Trumpers trying to turn Pa. into Florida? | Michael Coard - Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

JES Satellite Programming - When a Child is Worth More than the Worst Mistake He Ever Made program is about local artist and author Antonio Howard's book, "When a Child is Worth More than the Worst Mistake He Ever Made", which is his story as a juvenile "lifer".

Buffalo holds 5/14 Remembrance Weekend Of Reflection, Healing & Hope Events observing the anniversary of the racially motivated mass shooting at Tops market


Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts online videos "Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts is the only statewide organization working exclusively to improve our state courts. Our mission is to ensure that Pennsylvania has fair and impartial courts that serve all Pennsylvanians."

Penn State’s head of African American Studies resigns, accuses dean of broken promises (Centre Daily Times)

LGBTQ+

May 13 - Erie's Queer Community Food Drive benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank   
11am to 2pm,  3104 State St, Erie, PA Non perishable food items or dry goods. Partners NWPA Pride Greater Erie Alliance for Equality, Central Outreach Erie, Erie Gay News, Journey to a Trauma informed Life, Community United Church, Transfamily of NWPA, Whee! Studios, Aging with Pride, Compton's Table and the Zone Dance Club.

May 13 - Stronger Than Silence: Buffalos Gay Men's Chorus Fredonia Opera House, Fredonia NY "Highlights of the program are songs from the Social Justice Songbook ... "

Jun 4 - Buffalo Pride Parade and Festival

Jun 9 - 10 - Jamestown Pridefest Jamestown NY 

June 24 - Erie Pridefest and Pride Parade Erie PA

House committee passes anti-discrimination bill for LGBTQ Pennsylvanians

WOMEN'S HEALTH

ECU

Accessing Abortion Care in PA

Abortion and Personal Autonomy: A Discussion on How They are Changing in Post-Roe America

Office of PA Atty General: Abortion remains legal in state


Focus groups: PA swing voters detest MAGA and abortion overreach (Axios)

HEALTH
PA House Panel Hears Fixes On Black Maternal Mortality Crisis. (PA Dems) 
Hearing explores vision for Black maternal health


SCHOOLS
Better PENNCREST | Facebook   

Opinion 'Something has to give,' Erie teacher says mental health crises at root of youth violence (Erie Times-News)

WORKING PEOPLE 



May 11
FILM TALK – "Mighty Harlan County" Jared Hamilton discusses his new film "Mighty Harlan County" documenting the 2019 railway blockade by Kentucky miners seeking back pay By The Battle of Homestead Foundation +++ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/film-talk-mighty-harlan-county-tickets-621209001847

Pa. House panel approves bills to expand worker protections - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The bill is named for the late Jake Schwab, a mechanic with the Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority, who was fatally injured at work.


GEMISH
Dog law
https://www.penncapital-star.com/blog/state-lawmakers-propose-legislative-reforms-for-pa-dog-law/?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=7ee67d00-07d0-4d7c-aa58-4c7e6403412b

https://www.eriereader.com/article/new-nonprofit-aims-to-build-a-more-resilient-just-erie-from-the-ground-up



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BIKE

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ART

May 9-10 - Living Voices: Through the Eyes of a Friend Robert H Jackson Center Jamestown NY 

May 13 - Stronger Than Silence: Buffalos Gay Men's Chorus Fredonia Opera House, Fredonia NY "Highlights of the program are songs from the Social Justice Songbook ... "

Joan Baez live at Gannon College, December 10, 1972 Came across this gem after watching her sing with Rep. Justin Jones. Sound quality is actually quite good. Side note: The day after the concert Joan went with a peace mission group to North Vietnam and the group ended up under heavy US aerial bombing.

EARTH

May 12-14 - Presque Isle Festival of the Birds

Jun 2-4 The 65th Annual Allegany Nature Pilgrimage  Made possible by: Audubon Community Nature Center, Buffalo Audubon Society, Presque Isle Audubon, Burroughs Audubon Nature Club, Allegany State Park 

Applications open for Erie's new environmental advisory council   

Way Off Track: Weighing profit vs. public safety in wake of East Palestine train derailment (Jonathan Burdick/Erie reader)

Industrial disasters raise questions about Erie plastics recycling plans   

Making Green Waves in Erie Composting (Jordan Coon/Erie Reader


Gem City Style: April 2023 Earth Day (Erie Reader) A Q&A with Jen Salem, horticulture specialist for the Regional Science Consortium

Protecting Wildlife Starts in Our Own Backyards   (Amy VanScoter/Erie Reader) 
The Legacy of Love Canal: an Intimate Conversation with Lois Gibbs Video of 4/20/2023 event at University of Buffalo. 


1:29:14 / 1:56:27 ,bike?

Opinion: Gov Shapiro must sharpen focus on climate change and the environment (Erie Times -News) 


https://www.goerie.com/story/lifestyle/home-garden/2023/04/21/mushroom-garden-erie-to-educate-community-on-fungi-connie-walker-teaching-composting/70085048007/
ELECTIONS

ELECTIONS

Democratic candidates for Erie City Council  (Erie Times-News) ICandidate info plus Questions answered by each candidate

New Pa. political-action committee aims to sell mail-in voting to skeptical Republicans (PennLive)

HEALTH
PA House Panel Hears Fixes On Black Maternal Mortality Crisis. (PA Dems) 
Hearing explores vision for Black maternal health





JUSTICE


Diverse Erie Ready to Distribute Initial Grant Dollars (Erie News Now)  

https://www.goerie.com/story/news/politics/government/2023/04/03/erie-county-pa-dei-commission-recognizes-all-members-despite-legal-concerns/70059162007/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=gh-erietimesnews-main&fbclid=IwAR1Z5TG2FyV2AHzFSwtT1QS1KVL2Fp0L7SxSyoKPw8R0GJBkN3frh80HgPU

JES Satellite Programming - When a Child is Worth More than the Worst Mistake He Ever Made program is about local artist and author Antonio Howard's book, "When a Child is Worth More than the Worst Mistake He Ever Made", which is his story as a juvenile "lifer".https://youtu.be/Jbj_i9h9ZAE

Buffalo holds 5/14 Remembrance Weekend Of Reflection, Healing & Hope Events observing the anniversary of the racially motivated mass shooting at Tops market

Erie police equipping all officers with body-worn cameras through additional grant funds (Tim Hahn/ Erie Times-News) 

Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts online videos "Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts is the only statewide organization working exclusively to improve our state courts. Our mission is to ensure that Pennsylvania has fair and impartial courts that serve all Pennsylvanians."

LGBTQ+


May 13 - Erie's Queer Community Food Drive benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank   
11am to 2pm,  3104 State St, Erie, PA Non perishable food items or dry goods. Partners NWPA Pride Greater Erie Alliance for Equality, Central Outreach Erie, Erie Gay News, Journey to a Trauma informed Life, Community United Church, Transfamily of NWPA, Whee! Studios, Aging with Pride, Compton's Table and the Zone Dance Club.

Jun 4 - Buffalo Pride Parade and Festival

Jun 9 - 10 - Jamestown Pridefest Jamestown NY 

June 24 - Erie Pridefest and Pride Parade Erie PA



ROE
Accessing Abortion Care in PA

Abortion and Personal Autonomy: A Discussion on How They are Changing in Post-Roe America

Office of PA Atty General: Abortion remains legal in state


Focus groups: PA swing voters detest MAGA and abortion overreach (Axios)




SCHOOLS


Penn State’s head of African American Studies resigns, accuses dean of broken promises (Centre Daily Times)

Opinion 'Something has to give,' Erie teacher says mental health crises at root of youth violence (Erie Times-News)

SPIRIT




WORKING PEOPLE




GEMISH
Dog law
https://www.penncapital-star.com/blog/state-lawmakers-propose-legislative-reforms-for-pa-dog-law/?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=7ee67d00-07d0-4d7c-aa58-4c7e6403412b

https://www.eriereader.com/article/new-nonprofit-aims-to-build-a-more-resilient-just-erie-from-the-ground-up



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ART

May 9-10 - Living Voices: Through the Eyes of a Friend Robert H Jackson Center Jamestown NY 

May 13 - Stronger Than Silence: Buffalos Gay Men's Chorus Fredonia Opera House, Fredonia NY "Highlights of the program are songs from the Social Justice Songbook ... "

Jun 4 - Buffalo Pride Parade and Festival

Joan Baez live at Gannon College, December 10, 1972 Came across this gem after watching her sing with Rep. Justin Jones. Sound quality is actually quite good. Side note: The day after the concert Joan went with a peace mission group to North Vietnam and the group ended up under heavy US aerial bombing.

EARTH

May 12-14 - Presque Isle Festival of the Birds

Jun 2-4 The 65th Annual Allegany Nature Pilgrimage  Made possible by: Audubon Community Nature Center, Buffalo Audubon Society, Presque Isle Audubon, Burroughs Audubon Nature Club, Allegany State Park https://www.alleganynaturepilgrimage.com/

Applications open for Erie's new environmental advisory council   

Way Off Track: Weighing profit vs. public safety in wake of East Palestine train derailment (Jonathan Burdick/Erie reader)

Industrial disasters raise questions about Erie plastics recycling plans   

Making Green Waves in Erie Composting (Jordan Coon/Erie Reader

Gem City Style: April 2023 Earth Day (Erie Reader) A Q&A with Jen Salem, horticulture specialist for the Regional Science Consortium

Protecting Wildlife Starts in Our Own Backyards   (Amy VanScoter/Erie Reader) 
The Legacy of Love Canal: an Intimate Conversation with Lois Gibbs Video of 4/20/2023 event at University of Buffalo. 


1:29:14 / 1:56:27 ,bike?


ELECTIONS

New Pa. political-action committee aims to sell mail-in voting to skeptical Republicans (PennLive)

HEALTH
PA House Panel Hears Fixes On Black Maternal Mortality Crisis. (PA Dems) 
Hearing explores vision for Black maternal health




I

N MEMORIAM


JUSTICE



Diverse Erie Ready to Distribute Initial Grant Dollars https://www.erienewsnow.com/clip/15384280/diverse-erie-may-begin-fund-distribution

JES Satellite Programming - When a Child is Worth More than the Worst Mistake He Ever Made program is about local artist and author Antonio Howard's book, "When a Child is Worth More than the Worst Mistake He Ever Made", which is his story as a juvenile "lifer".https://youtu.be/Jbj_i9h9ZAE

Erie police equipping all officers with body-worn cameras through additional grant funds (Tim Hahn/ Erie Times-News) 



Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts online videos "Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts is the only statewide organization working exclusively to improve our state courts. Our mission is to ensure that Pennsylvania has fair and impartial courts that serve all Pennsylvanians."


LGBTQ+


LGBTQ+
May 13 - Erie's Queer Community Food Drive benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank   
11am to 2pm,  3104 State St, Erie, PA Non perishable food items or dry goods. Partners NWPA Pride Greater Erie Alliance for Equality, Central Outreach Erie, Erie Gay News, Journey to a Trauma informed Life, Community United Church, Transfamily of NWPA, Whee! Studios, Aging with Pride, Compton's Table and the Zone Dance Club.
Jun 9 - 10 - Jamestown Pridefest Jamestown NY 


ROE
Accessing Abortion Care in PA
https://www.pa.gov/freedom to choose/

Abortion and Personal Autonomy: A Discussion on How They are Changing in Post-Roe America
https://youtu.be/rWc54Pp0D9c

Office of PA Atty General: Abortion remains legal in state

also crisis centers

Focus groups: PA swing voters detest MAGA and abortion overreach (Axios)




SCHOOLS


Penn State’s head of African American Studies resigns, accuses dean of broken promises (Centre Daily Times)

Opinion 'Something has to give,' Erie teacher says mental health crises at root of youth violence (Erie Times-News)

SPIRIT




WORKING PEOPLE




GEMISH
Dog law
https://www.penncapital-star.com/blog/state-lawmakers-propose-legislative-reforms-for-pa-dog-law/?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=7ee67d00-07d0-4d7c-aa58-4c7e6403412b





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Sunday, April 16, 2023

 ART

May 9-10 - Living Voices Robert H Jackson Center Jamestown NY https://www.roberthjackson.org/event/living-voices-through-the-eyes-of-a-friend-2/2023-05-09/ 

May 13 - Stronger Than Silence: Buffalos Gay Men's Chorus Fredonia Opera House, Fredonia NY "Highlights of the program are songs from the Social Justice Songbook ... "

June 4 - Buffalo Pride Parade and Festival 

Joan Baez live at Gannon College, December 10, 1972 Came across this gem after watching her pair up with Rep Justin Pearson. Sound quality is actually quite good. Side note: The next day Joan went with a peace mission group to North Vietnam and the group ended up under heavy US aerial bombing. 



EARTH

Way Off Track: Weighing profit vs. public safety in wake of East Palestine train derailmentb (Jonathan Burdick/Erie reader)


ELECTIONS
New Pa. political-action committee aims to sell mail-in voting to skeptical Republicans (PennLive)


HEALTH
A ‘Very Serious Conversation:’ PA House Panel Hears Fixes On Maternal Mortality Crisis. “Pennsylvania faces a mortality crisis among women and birthing people of color, healthcare experts told a legislative panel on Thursday, as they offered ideas about how to fix it.” (Pennsylvania Capital-Star)
Hearing explores vision for Black maternal health


IN MEMORIAM

JUSTICE

June 14 2023 Lecture Series: Underground Railroad in Chautauqua County Speaker: Wendy Straight 1pm, Fenton History Center, Jamestown NY.  Free, in-person and streamed via Facebook and Zoom. june 16 they will hold Songs of Slavery and Emancipation at 6pm  Mat Callahan will present a Songs of Slavery and Emancipation Documentary and music,    https://fentonhistorycenter.org/mec-
Diverse Erie Ready to Distribute Initial Grant Dollars https://www.erienewsnow.com/clip/15384280/diverse-erie-may-begin-fund-distribution

Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts online videos  https://www.youtube.com/@pennsylvaniansformoderncou6376/videos  

LGBTQ+


ROE



SCHOOLS

Penn State’s head of African American Studies resigns, accuses dean of broken promises (Centre Daily Times) 

Opinion 'Something has to give,' Erie teacher says mental health crises at root of youth violence   (Erie Times-News) 


SPIRIT

GEMISH
Dog law
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Saturday, April 1, 2023

PROOFER - APRIL

 PHOTO++


EARTH

Apr 7 - Good Friday Pilgrimage: Walk the Stations of the Cross with the Sorrowful Mother and Mother Earth”  beginning at 11 a.m. at St. Peter Cathedral, 10th and Sassafras Streets, Erie PA "The suffering already caused by climate crisis and the need for effective environmental action will be the focus of prayer and reflection at places where that suffering is evident in our community today. Between stops, participants walk in silence on a route through the city. " Host: Benedictines for Peace bfp@eriebenedictines.org Benedictinesforpeace.com 

Apr 18 - Erie's Bayfront PennFuture 6pm Blasco Library Erie PA. "Jenny Tompkins, PennFuture Campaign Manager for Clean Water Advocacy, to discuss opportunities to utilize our bayfront in a way that protects our water resources."

Apr 19 Earthfest at Jamestown Community College  11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Jamestown Community College, 525 Falconer St, Jamestown, NY Host: JCC Earth Awareness Club.  RSVP

Apr 22 - Kids for Positive change season 2 premiere 8am WQLN (PBS-Erie) every Saturday, also videos on website. This season will focus on awareness of environmental issues and empowerment for change. Produced by WQLN.

Apr 27 - Environmental Justice: Exploring Urban Agriculture and Green Cities: Raven Clark 7pm  "JES Satellite Program Coordinator Raven Clark will draw on her experiences working with and researching urban agriculture. She will share how food and other products can be grown in cities, urban agriculture in northwestern Pennsylvania, the future of "green" cities, and how it all ties into environmental justice." Jefferson Ed. Society (satellite location), Erie Center for Arts & Technology (ECAT)—650 East Ave. Suite 120, Erie. 

Interview: W.PA environmental leader's new memoir is inspired by the life and work of Rachel Carson (Allegheny Front) Audio interview with Patricia DeMarco PhD, Executive Director of the Rachel Carson Homestead Association and Director of the Rachel Carson Institute at Chatham University in Pgh.

Urban Farming in Erie: Grow Your Own Way (Spencer Cadden/Erie Reader) "Where our food comes from and why growth is important"


Reimagining Erie as a 15 minute city (Radius) originally posted in 2021

ARTS & FESTS

Apr 15 - SJNN Guess That Tune Gala fundraiser Bayfront Convention Center 

Apr 17-18 - Living Voices: Within the Silence "interactive performance will help the audience 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." 

Apr 28 - Empty Bowls Ashtabula 5-7PM 2928 W 13th, Ashtabula OH. $25 Fundraiser for Feed Our Vets

Apr 29-30 - Youngstown May Day Festival Nonn-6pm Calvin Center in Youngstown. "fun, free celebration of labor, climate justice, human rights, and Beltane" Event by Youngstown Action Center, Calvin Center for the Arts, and Youngstown Solidarity Network.

May 6 - All Things Equal - The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg will be performed live by Michelle Azar 7:30pm at Reg Lenna Arts Center Jamestown NY 

May 6 - RBG Day in Jamestown "The Robert H. Jackson Center and the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts have collaborated to bring you a wonderful day of Ruth Bader Ginsburg-related programming. Join us for a panel at the Jackson Center and a performance at Reg Lenna."



Two Who Tried to Suppress Black Vote in 2020 Lose Lawsuit by NY Attorney General James  (WRFA) "their organization 'Project 1599,' violated state and federal laws ... through disinformation, including claims that mail-in voters would have their personal information disseminated to law enforcement, debt collectors, and the government." The pair called roughly 85000 voters across NY, PA, MI, IL and OH

HEALTH

Apr 17-28 - Second Annual CHQ County Book Read "Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives and the Health of Our Nation by Linda Villarosa. Her book "tells the full story of racial health disparities in America by revealing the toll racism takes on individuals and public health." Villarosa will also speak at Chautauqua Institution July 20. 

Apr 25 - A Humane Response to the Overdose Epidemic: Exploring the Impact of 'Harm Reduction' in Erie Daniel Schank PhD 7pm Jefferson Educational Society - 3207 State St., Erie, PA FREE

The Journey Towards Inclusive Mental Health Services (Amy VanScoter/Erie Reader) Journey to a Trauma Informed Life co-owner Angelica Spraggins sheds light

Video: Panel on how to obtain public health information in Pa (Spotlight PA) 

JUSTICE
 
Apr 20 - "Americans and Their Games" – Sports in American History. Part III: The Tales of Race and Ethnicity  Andrew Roth PhD Jefferson Educational Society - 3207 State St., Erie, PA 7:00 p.m. $10/person or $15 with a guest

May 1 - What is White Supremacy & Christian White Nationalism? Perspective from a Unitarian Universalist Minister Featuring: Charles Brock, M.Litt. 6PM Satellite location/Fairview) Lincoln Community Center Library – 1255 Manchester Rd. Erie, PA. Presented by Jefferson Ed. Society

May 12 - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Is It Just a #Hashtag, or Is It Real? w Gary Lee MBA   Jefferson Educational Society - 3207 State St., Erie, PA May 12 at Noon FREE, optional $5 lunch (must pre-register 24 hours in advance)

Competency reviews often trap people in PA jails (Spotlight PA) Competency proceedings often for low-level misdemeanors

New Executive Director for Erie Co Human Relations Commission (Erie Times-News)

Pa. among top states for white supremacist propaganda in 2022 (PA Capital Star) 

Concerns over Pittsburgh version of "Cop City" (Pgh City Paper)

PA Peace Alliance

LGBTQ+

Some local support groups: TransFamily of NWPA suport group meets at Crime Victim Center of Erie Co. 125 W. 18th St., Erie PA.Venue Phone: (814) 455-9414.  (next meeting April 22 at 2PM) Compton's Table weekly "Chat & Chills" provide a space for queer youth, register for location. .And a reminder that the Aging with Pride group is now meeting regularly, for socializing, coffee and light refreshments. Check their website for details. 

Openly gay pastor welcomed at Luther Memorial (Erie News Now) "The 36-year-old 'Pastor Jay' was appointed in January to become the new pastor at the Lutheran Church."


PENNCREST board member Jeff Brooks decides not to run again, "seeing the posts out there implying I'm a groomer and people misrepresenting policy, lying about child porn... It was never about winning elections for me. It was about what we could accomplish between elections. And, with [Board president] Mr.DeFrancesco going so low as to look up my recently deceased parents wills for dirt... I can't just keep trying to go high."

TRANSPORTATION

Considering the City: Building a Bayfront Highway (Erie Reader/Lisa Austin, Janice Cole, Roland Slade, and Adam Trott) 

City of Erie temporarily places Greengarden bike path on hold (Erie News Now) 

Erie streetscape overview (Kevin Flowers/ETN) 

Apr 28 - Workers Memorial Day "On April 28, the labor movement observes Workers Memorial Day to remember workers killed, injured, or made ill on the job and to renew the fight for strong safety and health protections." ~AFL-CIO 

Pa Democrats Continue Push for OSHA Protections in Public Sector (PA House Dems) Rep. Harkins first sponsored legislation to provide public sector OSHA protections nearly a decade ago after a tragic accident close to home. Currently, protections under the federal OSHA only apply to the private sector and federal government employees. 

PA extends program for in-person UC claimants (Penn Capital-Star)

Local 1196: A Steelworkers Strike (WQED- PBS) "For four months, Sam George followed striking steelworkers from the picket line and union halls to their homes, where some frank, gritty conversations emerged ...The filmmaker takes viewers inside blue-collar America by way of Brackenridge, Pa, to witness this bitter dispute through the eyes and voices of the strikers."

GEMISH

Apr 13 - Media For Us, By Us: Diverse Communication Outlets in Erie Panel Discussion In this panel discussion, local media pioneers Sonya Byes (Chatting with Sonya and Friends) and Michael Mahler (Erie Gay News) will discuss the origins of their platforms and their importance to diverse communities in the Erie area. 7pm Jefferson Ed. Society Satellite location: : Erie Center for Arts & Technology (ECAT)—650 East Ave. Suite 120, Erie, PA Free.

Apr 16 - Disrupt the Corrupt MarchOnHarrisburg Tour   Noon - 1:30pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Erie 7180 Perry Highway, Erie..

Apr 19 What is Afrocentrism? A Look at world history through a different lens 6pm Featuring: Parris Baker, Ph.D. Host: Jefferson Ed. Society. Satellite Location: Alexander Music Recital Hall (Edinboro University)  110 Kiltie Rd. Edinboro, PA Free.

May 3 - New Americans: Demographic Trends and Immigration Patterns in Erie, PA Baher Ghosheh PhD Jefferson Educational Society - 3207 State, Erie at 7:00 p.m. Free.
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