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ACCESS
The 2024 Transportation Council for the Elderly and Disabled of Erie County will be hosted via zoom quarterly (dates below) at 12:30PM. Anyone interested in participating can request a meeting link by emailing cgerhart@ride-the-e.com Dates: January 18, April 18, July 18, October 17. (from Erie Times-News).
Erie City Council OKs new sidewalk access rules related to construction sites (Erie Times-News)
ANIMALS
Erie City Council taking up amending farm animal ordinance at December 5 meeting. Public comments: Jackie Spry spoke of concerns regarding protecting animal welfare and public health (14:25) Council discussion and action at 32: 20.
ARTS & EATS
Las Calles de Oaxaca is on view and Erie Art Museum Sept 2023 to Feb 2024. "exhibit is punctuated by large-scale linocut prints from an underground artist collective, known as Subterráneos, whose work is often mural-sized, profoundly political, and seen wheat-pasted on buildings throughout Oaxaca’s historic center." On December 15th, Erie DSA will visit together (on Gallery Night).
Café 7-10 expanding Owner Mabel Howard announces that she will be expanding the café, located at 7 West 10th. She has also just started a book club, in addition to the café poetry reading.
Penncrest school board election report (Jeff Brooks for Penncrest)
PA Voters Rejected the Culture Wars in School Board Races (Mother Jones)
GEMISH
"Explore the do's and don’ts of getting a podcast off the ground and learn how to set up the recording studio in the CAM podcast boot
Erie County United Vigils for Gaza Dec. 16, Jan.6, 20, Feb. 3 from 1 - 3 pm at Perry Square, Erie PA. "Join us Saturdays until a permanent ceasefire is reached at human suffering ends in Palestine." ECU also holding Community conversations about Gaza.
Talented 7-year-old guitarist Coen Krysiak -- whose instrumental performance of Metallica's "One" on Tik Tok went viral -- is from Erie. The anti-war song was inspired by the story Johnny Got His Gun, and is also receiving renewed attention due to the viral video.
December Peace Walk - Peace on Earth December 17th Benedictines for Peace 7pm Perry Square, Erie. Host: Benedictines for Peace
Jewish Voice for Peace -Pittsburgh is a chapter of "Jewish Voice for Peace"
Calendar and local info sharing for people who believe "a better world is possible."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.
December 2023 - January 2024
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ACCESS
The 2024 Transportation Council for the Elderly and Disabled of Erie County will be hosted via zoom quarterly (dates below) at 12:30PM. Anyone interested in participating can request a meeting link by emailing cgerhart@ride-the-e.com Dates: January 18, April 18, July 18, October 17. (from Erie Times-News).
Erie City Council OKs new sidewalk access rules related to construction sites (Erie Times-News)
ANIMALS
Erie City Council taking up amending farm animal ordinance at December 5 meeting. Public comments: Jackie Spry spoke of concerns regarding protecting animal welfare and public health (14:25) Council discussion and action at 32: 20.
ARTS & EATS
Las Calles de Oaxaca is on view and Erie Art Museum Sept 2023 to Feb 2024. "exhibit is punctuated by large-scale linocut prints from an underground artist collective, known as Subterráneos, whose work is often mural-sized, profoundly political, and seen wheat-pasted on buildings throughout Oaxaca’s historic center." On December 15th, Erie DSA will visit together (on Gallery Night).
Café 7-10 expanding Owner Mabel Howard announces that she will be expanding the café, located at 7 West 10th. She has also just started a book club, in addition to the café poetry reading.
Penncrest school board election report (Jeff Brooks for Penncrest)
PA Voters Rejected the Culture Wars in School Board Races (Mother Jones)
GEMISH
"Explore the do's and don’ts of getting a podcast off the ground and learn how to set up the recording studio in the CAM podcast boot
Erie County United Vigils for Gaza Dec. 16, Jan.6, 20, Feb. 3 from 1 - 3 pm at Perry Square, Erie PA. "Join us Saturdays until a permanent ceasefire is reached at human suffering ends in Palestine." ECU also holding Community conversations about Gaza.
Talented 7-year-old guitarist Coen Krysiak -- whose instrumental performance of Metallica's "One" on Tik Tok went viral -- is from Erie. The anti-war song was inspired by the story Johnny Got His Gun, and is also receiving renewed attention due to the viral video.
December Peace Walk - Peace on Earth December 17th Benedictines for Peace 7pm Perry Square, Erie. Host: Benedictines for Peace
Jewish Voice for Peace -Pittsburgh is a chapter of "Jewish Voice for Peace"
Calendar and local info sharing for people who believe "a better world is possible."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.
Visit original links for most accurate and updated event info
ACCESS
The 2024 Transportation Council for the Elderly and Disabled of Erie County will be hosted via zoom quarterly (dates below) at 12:30PM. Anyone interested in participating can request a meeting link by emailing cgerhart@ride-the-e.com Dates: January 18, April 18, July 18, October 17. (from Erie Times-News).
Erie City Council OKs new sidewalk access rules related to construction sites (Erie Times-News) CVG
ANIMALS
Erie City Council taking up amending farm animal ordinance at December 5 meeting. Public comments: Jackie Spry spoke of concerns regarding protecting animal welfare and public health (14:25) Council discussion and action at 32: 20.
ARTS & EATS
Las Calles de Oaxaca is on view and Erie Art Museum Sept 2023 to Feb 2024. "exhibit is punctuated by large-scale linocut prints from an underground artist collective, known as Subterráneos, whose work is often mural-sized, profoundly political, and seen wheat-pasted on buildings throughout Oaxaca’s historic center." On December 15th, Erie DSA will visit together (on Gallery Night).
Café 7-10 expanding Owner Mabel Howatd announces that she will be expanding the café , located at 7 West 10th. She has also just started a book club, in addition to the café poetry reading.
The Color Purple opens December 25, speculated streaming Feb 2024. Musical based on Alice Walker's 1982 novel of the same name.
Edinboro Market set to double its size (YourErie) "Edinboro Market, located at 109 Erie St. in downtown Edinboro announced ... they were awarded $663,000 in Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) funding to remodel and create a significantly larger retail space as well as add a new café to highlight local ingredients."
Killers of the Flower Moon will screen Jan 6 at Reg Lenna in Jamestown NY
EARTH
Video: Erie Environmental Action Council first meeting 11/29/2023
PA has updated how it defines environmental justice areas (Spotlight PA)
ELECTIONS & GOVERNANCE
Paradise -Baxter: PA mail-in ballots returned on time with wrong or missing dates must be counted (Spotlight PA)
Change is coming to PA mail ballot envelopes (Politics PA)
ICYMI: Jim Wertz leaves Dem chair to run for State Senate against Dan Laughlin . . . Sam Talarico is new Erie County Dems chair
END OF YEAR CELEBRATIONS
GEAE’s End of Year Celebration is December 13. 6-9pm at Room 33 Speakeasy 1033 State, Erie.. Complimentary heavy hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, entertainment by Stephen Trohoske Trio. RSVP today $5 Donation at door by+++
Erie County United End of Year Celebration Dec 15 at 5:30 p.m. 202 West 11th. Food and drinks provided. "Please register"UUCE New Year's Eve Game Day and Mini Potluck, Dec 31 at Unitarian Universalist Cong. of Erie 7180 Perry Hwy, Erie. 10:30 a.m.Bring game from home.. "And if you are so inspired, bring along a snack, cookies or a lite dish to share as well – sort of a 'no frills' Pot Luck.No ZOOM."
JUSTICE
Erie County Council approves more funds for lawyers for poor (ETN via Yahoo)
New Mental Health Workers to Assist Erie Police Department (Erie News Now) "EPD rolled out their Crisis Intervention Unit back in May to help officers responding to those calls. Now, thanks to a federal grant of almost $400,000, the department is expanding their team."
GEMISH
"Explore the do's and don’ts of getting a podcast off the ground and learn how to set up the recording studio in the CAM podcast boot
Erie County United Vigils for Gaza Dec. 16, Jan.6, 20, Feb. 3 from 1 - 3 pm at Perry Square, Erie PA. "Join us Saturdays until a permanent ceasefire is reached at human suffering ends in Palestine." ECU also holding Community conversations about Gaza.
Talented 7-year-old guitarist Coen Krysiak -- whose instrumental performance of Metallica's "One" on Tik Tok went viral -- is from Erie. The anti-war song was inspired by the story Johnny Got His Gun, and is also receiving renewed attention due to the viral video.
December Peace Walk - Peace on Earth December 17th Benedictines for Peace 7pm Perry Square, Erie. Host: Benedictines for Peace
Jewish Voice for Peace -Pittsburgh is a chapter of "Jewish Voice for Peace"
Erie County United held a vigil and informational session about Gaza on December 1 at Perry Square. Representatives also visited offices of members of Congress. ENN video coverage here. Photo Erie County United
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Calendar and local info sharing for people who believe "a better world is possible."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.
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LIBRARY
GEMISH
"Explore the do's and don’ts of getting a podcast off the ground and learn how to set up the recording studio in the CAM podcast boot
Erie County United Vigils for Gaza Dec. 16, Jan.6, 20, Feb. 3 from 1 - 3 pm at Perry Square, Erie PA. "Join us Saturdays until a permanent ceasefire is reached at human suffering ends in Palestine." ECU also holding Community conversations about Gaza.
Talented 7-year-old guitarist Coen Krysiak -- whose instrumental performance of Metallica's "One" on Tik Tok went viral -- is from Erie. The anti-war song was inspired by the story Johnny Got His Gun, and is also receiving renewed attention due to the viral video.
December Peace Walk - Peace on Earth December 17th Benedictines for Peace 7pm Perry Square, Erie. Host: Benedictines for Peace
Jewish Voice for Peace -Pittsburgh is a chapter of "Jewish Voice for Peace"
Erie County United held a vigil and informational session about Gaza on December 1 at Perry Square. Representatives also visited offices of members of Congress. ENN video coverage here. Photo Erie County United
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Calendar and local info sharing for people who believe "a better world is possible."Focus is local/regional. Not affiliated with any organization All upcoming event listings are nonviolent. Event submissions send to moonkat2014@gmail.com
Visit original links for most accurate and updated event info
ACCESS
The 2024 Transportation Council for the Elderly and Disabled of Erie County will be hosted via zoom quarterly (dates below) at 12:30PM. Anyone interested in participating can request a meeting link by emailing cgerhart@ride-the-e.com Dates: January 18, April 18, July 18, October 17. (from Erie Times-News).
Erie City Council OKs new sidewalk access rules related to construction sites (Erie Times-News) https://www.goerie.com/story/news/local/2023/11/16/erie-pa-city-council-approves-new-construction-related-sidewalk-rules-tepfer-permits-ordinances/71603284007/CVG
ANIMALS
Erie City Council taking up amending farm animal ordinance at December 5 meeting. Public comments: Jackie Spry spoke of concerns regarding protecting animal welfare and public health (14:25) Council discussion and action at 32: 20.
ARTS & EATS
Las Calles de Oaxaca is on view and Erie Art Museum Sept 2023 to Feb 2024. "exhibit is punctuated by large-scale linocut prints from an underground artist collective, known as Subterráneos, whose work is often mural-sized, profoundly political, and seen wheat-pasted on buildings throughout Oaxaca’s historic center." On December 15th, Erie DSA will visit together (on Gallery Night).
https://www.erieartmuseum.org/las-calles-de-oaxaca https://facebook.com/events/s/dsa-goes-to-gallery-night/611064651081498/
Café 7-10 expanding Owner Mabel Howatd announces that she will be expanding the café , located at 7 West 10th. She has also just started a book club, in addition to the café poetry readings https://www.facebook.com/cafe710/
The Color Purple opens December 25, speculated streaming Feb 2024. Musical based on Alice Walker's 1982 novel of the same name. https://www.thecolorpurplefilm.net/
Edinboro Market set to double its size (YourErie) "Edinboro Market, located at 109 Erie St. in downtown Edinboro announced ... they were awarded $663,000 in Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) funding to remodel and create a significantly larger retail space as well as add a new café to highlight local ingredients." https://www.yourerie.com/community/downtown-edinboro-fresh-food-market-set-to-double-its-size-thanks-to-new-grant/
Killers of the Flower Moon will screen Jan 6 at Reg Lenna in Jamestown NY https://reglenna.com/events/movies-the-reg-killers-flower-moon
EARTH
Video: Erie Environmental Action Council first meeting 11/29/2023 https://www.youtube.com/live/ufA2CVSvdlY?feature=shared
PA has updated how it defines environmental justice areas (Spotlight PA) https://www.spotlightpa.org/statecollege/2023/11/pennsylvania-environmental-justice-dep-health-risks-safety/
ELECTIONS
Paradise -Baxter: PA mail-in ballots returned on time with wrong or missing dates must be counted (Spotlight PA) https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2023/11/pennsylvania-mail-ballot-election-count-undated-improperly-dated/
Change is coming to PA mail ballot envelopes (Politics PA) https://www.politicspa.com/changes-coming-to-pennsylvania-mail-ballot-envelopes/128191/
ICYMI: Jim Wertz leaves Dem chair to run for State Senate against Dan Laughlin
https://www.eriereader.com/article/erie-at-large-wertz-for-senate
. . .
... Sam Talarico is new Erie County Dems chair https://www.yourerie.com/news/local-news/your-local-election-hq/meet-sam-talerico-the-new-erie-county-democratic-party-chairman/
END OF YEAR CELEBRATIONS
GEAE’s End of Year Celebration is December 13. 6-9pm at Room 33 Speakeasy 1033 State, Erie.. Complimentary heavy hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, entertainment by Stephen Trohoske Trio. RSVP today at GEAEINFO@GMAIL.COM $5 Donation at door
https://facebook.com/events/s/geaes-end-of-year-celebration/1536701893808730/
Erie County United End of Year Celebration Dec 15 at 5:30 p.m. 202 West 11th. Food and drinks provided. "Please register"
https://facebook.com/events/s/ecu-end-of-year-celebration/756613999624349/
UUCE New Year's Eve Game Day and Mini Potluck, Dec 31 at Unitarian Universalist Cong. of Erie 7180 Perry Hwy, Erie. 10:30 a.m.Bring game from home.. "And if you are so inspired, bring along a snack, cookies or a lite dish to share as well – sort of a 'no frills' Pot Luck.No ZOOM." Zoom.
JUSTICE
Erie County Council approves more funds for lawyers for poor (ETN via Yahoo) )https://news.yahoo.com/passing-budget-erie-county-council-1759https://news.yahoo.com/passing-budget-erie-county-council-175930933.html30933.html
New Mental Health Workers to Assist Erie Police Department (Erie News Now) "EPD rolled out their Crisis Intervention Unit back in May to help officers responding to those calls. Now, thanks to a federal grant of almost $400,000, the department is expanding their team."
https://www.erienewsnow.com/story/50047081/new-mental-health-workers-to-assist-erie-police-department
Tree of Life Memorial unveiled (TribLIVE) Memorial to 2018 Tree of Life synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh unveiled on December 7.
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Visit original links for most accurate and updated event info
ACCESS
The 2024 Transportation Council for the Elderly and Disabled of Erie County will be hosted via zoom quarterly (dates below) at 12:30PM. Anyone interested in participating can request a meeting link by emailing cgerhart@ride-the-e.com Dates: January 18, April 18, July 18, October 17. (from Erie Times-News).
Erie City Council OKs new sidewalk access rules related to construction sites (Erie Times-News) https://www.goerie.com/story/news/local/2023/11/16/erie-pa-city-council-approves-new-construction-related-sidewalk-rules-tepfer-permits-ordinances/71603284007/CVG
ANIMALS
Erie City Council taking up amending farm animal ordinance at December 5 meeting. Public comments: Jackie Spry spoke of concerns regarding protecting animal welfare and public health (14:25) Council discussion and action at 32: 20.
ARTS & EATS
Las Calles de Oaxaca is on view and Erie Art Museum Sept 2023 to Feb 2024. "exhibit is punctuated by large-scale linocut prints from an underground artist collective, known as Subterráneos, whose work is often mural-sized, profoundly political, and seen wheat-pasted on buildings throughout Oaxaca’s historic center." On December 15th, Erie DSA will visit together (on Gallery Night).
https://www.erieartmuseum.org/las-calles-de-oaxaca https://facebook.com/events/s/dsa-goes-to-gallery-night/611064651081498/
Café 7-10 expanding Owner Mabel Howatd announces that she will be expanding the café , located at 7 West 10th. She has also just started a book club, in addition to the café poetry readings https://www.facebook.com/cafe710/
The Color Purple opens December 25, speculated streaming Feb 2024. Musical based on Alice Walker's 1982 novel of the same name. https://www.thecolorpurplefilm.net/
Edinboro Market set to double its size (YourErie) "Edinboro Market, located at 109 Erie St. in downtown Edinboro announced ... they were awarded $663,000 in Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) funding to remodel and create a significantly larger retail space as well as add a new café to highlight local ingredients." https://www.yourerie.com/community/downtown-edinboro-fresh-food-market-set-to-double-its-size-thanks-to-new-grant/
Killers of the Flower Moon will screen Jan 6 at Reg Lenna in Jamestown NY https://reglenna.com/events/movies-the-reg-killers-flower-moon
EARTH
Video: Erie Environmental Action Council first meeting 11/29/2023 https://www.youtube.com/live/ufA2CVSvdlY?feature=shared
PA has updated how it defines environmental justice areas (Spotlight PA) https://www.spotlightpa.org/statecollege/2023/11/pennsylvania-environmental-justice-dep-health-risks-safety/
ELECTIONS
Paradise -Baxter: PA mail-in ballots returned on time with wrong or missing dates must be counted (Spotlight PA) https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2023/11/pennsylvania-mail-ballot-election-count-undated-improperly-dated/
Change is coming to PA mail ballot envelopes (Politics PA) https://www.politicspa.com/changes-coming-to-pennsylvania-mail-ballot-envelopes/128191/
ICYMI: Jim Wertz leaves Dem chair to run for State Senate against Dan Laughlin
https://www.eriereader.com/article/erie-at-large-wertz-for-senate
. . .
... Sam Talarico is new Erie County Dems chair https://www.yourerie.com/news/local-news/your-local-election-hq/meet-sam-talerico-the-new-erie-county-democratic-party-chairman/
END OF YEAR CELEBRATIONS
GEAE’s End of Year Celebration is December 13. 6-9pm at Room 33 Speakeasy 1033 State, Erie.. Complimentary heavy hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, entertainment by Stephen Trohoske Trio. RSVP today at GEAEINFO@GMAIL.COM $5 Donation at door
https://facebook.com/events/s/geaes-end-of-year-celebration/1536701893808730/
Erie County United End of Year Celebration Dec 15 at 5:30 p.m. 202 West 11th. Food and drinks provided. "Please register"
https://facebook.com/events/s/ecu-end-of-year-celebration/756613999624349/
UUCE New Year's Eve Game Day and Mini Potluck, Dec 31 at Unitarian Universalist Cong. of Erie 7180 Perry Hwy, Erie. 10:30 a.m.Bring game from home.. "And if you are so inspired, bring along a snack, cookies or a lite dish to share as well – sort of a 'no frills' Pot Luck.No ZOOM." Zoom.
JUSTICE
Erie County Council approves more funds for lawyers for poor (ETN via Yahoo) )https://news.yahoo.com/passing-budget-erie-county-council-1759https://news.yahoo.com/passing-budget-erie-county-council-175930933.html30933.html
