Friday, April 29, 2022

MAY TEST

GUN VIOLENCE

Ceasefire PA rally at Capitol part of CeaseFirePA's Taking a Stand Against Gun Violence Advocacy Day. 





BIKE

BikeErie is an Erie-based community group promoting bike advocacy. They're involved in many levels -- bikes for recreation, for transportation, for health; bikes as tools, bike repair bikes and the environment,  etc. Check both their Facebook page and website for the full range. 

Sisters of St Joseph Neighborhood Network is involved with getting bikes to kids and adults in their neighborhood and providing training for bike care and maintenance. Keep up with their activities on the SSJN Network Facebook page. 

Crawford Area Transportation Authority BikeShare program lets people rent bikes by the hour to get around the Meadville area. 

Bike Safety for Kids Section in Safe Kids Pennsylvania. 

EARTH

 Allegany Nature Pilgrimage June 3-5  At "Camp Allegany" in the Red House area of beautiful Allegany State Park


Pomfret NY Board OKs Solar Farm Plan (Post-Journal) 

New York could freeze crypto mining operations that run on fossil fuels New York is the first state to try a crypto mining moratorium, but it likely won't be the last (Popular Science). 

Literary Cleveland publishes environmental anthology from local writers.  "Reflections of The Land: Meditations on Environment & Industry features the written work of 15 local writers — poets, essayists and fiction writers " (Cleveland Scene)


JUSTICE
Death of a Jewish Radical in Erie, 1922 " On May 19 the Battle of Homestead Foundation presents a free Zoom program marking the 100th anniversary of a brutal murder of Herman Martius, an immigrant shopkeeper and political activist in Erie, Pennsylvania … a murder that came to symbolize the civic and social turmoil besetting American Democracy in the 1920s."

The Hubbard House Underground Railroad Museum in Ashtabula will be open Memorial Day Weekend thru Labor Day 1-5pm by Reservation only.

Bosnian Islamic Community Erie receives security grant "The funding is part of a statewide package of grants to 120 churches, synagogues, mosques, temples and other nonprofit organizations that serve diverse communities and often face bias and hate crimes"
 

Protestor kicked in 2020 wants to reopen lawsuit (WJET/Fox) "Now the city and Silbaugh are unable to agree on the final terms of the settlement. Silbaugh’s lawyer is asking to reopen the federal case. U.S. District Judge Susan Paradise Baxter has scheduled Silbaugh’s hearing for May 12."


UECDC Afterschool Programs (Tom Weber)  "This is where I've worked since January. We offer a host of programs for kids and adults. Right now, the attention is focused on culturally responsive after-school programs for primarily New American kids at five centers throughout Erie. We think it helps their learning if there are adults present who look like them and speak their language. You can see the results in the video."

Albion area parents challenge elementary social-emotional learning...The plan is to help kids learn and interact together, school officials said. Parents say plan usurps their rights and introduces critical race theory. 

"Parents' group" sues to remove Millcreek school directors over previous mask requirements (Erie Times-News) The founder "has petitioned to remove 7 of 9 Millcreek school directors. He could pay if he loses."

A statement from the Lake Erie Native American Council on Opening Day 2022: "Let the Cleveland Guardians be a shining example to the nearly 200 K-12 schools in Ohio that still embrace a Native American mascot and name ..."

ARTS

May 9-June 16 - Living Voices: Through the Eyes of a Friend Cappa Theatre, Presented by Robert H Jackson Center, Jamestown NY. Young people during the Holocaust.

May 17 - 17th Annual Young Readers Program Featured speaker Lesa Cline-Ransome, author of Finding Langston. Presented by Robert H Jackson Center, Jamestown NY. 

May 28 - Station Hope "Engage with over 200 artists and 50+ community and professional arts & culture organizations from across Northeast Ohio as they envision, interrogate, and seek out hope on the grounds of Cleveland's first authenticated Underground Railroad site." 

Oct 6 - Fran Lebowitz at Mercyhurst essayist and commentator. Mercyhurst University, Erie PA. Tickets June/August
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Neighborhood Art House classes and events for month of May "The mission of the Benedictine Sisters of Erie Inner-City Neighborhood Art House is to enable youth to experience beauty, grow in positive self-expression and self-discipline, and develop into full and productive human beings."


ELECTIONS

PA Senate Says No Private Election Funding, Drop Boxes: The Pennsylvania State Senate said no to private funding for elections and no to drop boxes for future voting in the Commonwealth (PoliticsPA). 

ETC
May 2-4 - May 4 Commemoration Kent State University annual commemoration to honor the four students who were killed, nine students who were wounded, and countless others who were forever changed when the Ohio National Guard fired on Kent State students during an anti-war protest.

May 10 Rural Assembly Everywhere Virtual festival for rural advocates and the rural-curious, listeners and leaders, neighbors and admirers. 
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PA Superior Court judge delivers seismic ruling addressing farm animal welfare (Vox) Most animal cruelty is legal on the farm. A judge is questioning that. The meat industry largely defines what’s animal cruelty and what isn’t; a recent court ruling in Pennsylvania could offer a new legal route for activists.

Pennsylvanians will now get a full year of Medicaid coverage after giving birth (WESA) 

Your mass transit ride in Pennsylvania may get better, thanks to new federal funding  (WITF) Interviews riders and looks at issues in Erie, Pittsburgh and Harrisburg. The pitch for this story came from Erie resident and transit advocate Freda Tepfer, who is also interviewed.

PA carpenters, lawmakers call for crackdown on wage theft, worker misclassification Rally occurred as  part of a nationwide initiative to shine a spotlight on labor issues. 

Bloomfield Starbucks unanimously becomes first unionized location in PA "We are so proud to become the first union Starbucks cafe in Pennsylvania. We are happy to carry the torch in Pittsburgh."(Pgh City Paper) 



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Friday, March 25, 2022

TEST 4

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

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






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


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

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

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

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


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

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


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

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

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


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

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ICYMI

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




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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


WOMEN



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




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

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

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

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



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

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

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

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

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


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


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

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


PA PRIMARY

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

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ARTS

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

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

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

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

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




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

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


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


ETC
Apr 8-9 - Pennsylvania Progressive Summit 

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


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

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


PA PRIMARY

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



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

What: Second Saturday at the Neighborhood Art House

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

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

 

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

 

 

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022

another test

Silent Peace Walk: for Peace in Ukraine in Perry Square Feb. 28. Ice sculpture was left over from Winter Carnival. More below.

 
ELECTIONS
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justices keep mail-in voting law in place, at least for now

ARTS & WORDS

Mar 16 & 18 - Film: Belfast Struthers Library Warren PA
Mar 19 - Dramashop Book Club: Water by the Spoonful, by Quiara Alegría Hudes 11am 
Mar 19 - Movie: "9-5" (1980) 1:30pm Blasco Memorial Library Erie PA Free, public   
Mar 24 - Documentary: "9to5: The Story of a Movement" Q&A with founders of 9to5 collective and its nationwide organizing of women office workers in the late 1970s and early ’80s.   Virtual, free. Host: Battle of Homestead Foundation
Charles "CEE" Brown Speaks His Heart
Off the Beaten Path Bookstore changes name to Good Neighbor Bookstore "Located in the historic Village of Lakewood NY...we work on curating titles for the community that promote understanding, diversity, and creativity." 

COMMUNITY

NY legislators want more use of complete streets  "The Complete Streets policy, which has been adopted by Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties and several area municipalities, recommends all modes of travel be considered in the design of projects."

JUSTICE

Kicked Erie protester presses for police oversight as suit goes to mediation
2 Black men among 9 sworn in to Erie police force, replacing retiring officers 
Our Erie podcast was selected as Erie Reader's 2021 Best Local Podcast. Hosts Marty Nwachukwu and Lydia Laythe present weekly episodes. "The Our Erie series will bring citizens, entrepreneurs, activists, politicians and thought leaders together for a frank discussion around societal issues facing the post-industrial city of Erie, Pennsylvania and the United States at large"

Erie Talk in the Morning is an old school call-in show on a right wing radio station, hosted 6-8am on WJET AM 1400. The callers are generally older white males who rehash the same stuff, but politically independent host Scott Bremner really wants callers with something new and intelligent to say, so your call would probably be appreciated. It's hard to listen to, but worth considering for sharing info or opinions, as the audience seems to be broader than what calls in. 

SCHOOLS

Petition: Retire the Racist Mascot at Erie's East Middle School Erie School Board Director Jay Breneman raised this issue and started this petition to the Erie School Board

EARTH

Mar 10 - Our Environmental Future: Building Diverse Coalitions for a Better Tomorrow  Online. "At this year's edition of my annual conference, we'll hear from a diverse panel of experts in different fields, including labor, religion, education and more!"~PA Rep. Napoleon Nelson
Mar 21-Apr 10 - Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival 90% virtual. 
Mar 30 - World Wide Climate Teach In PSU Erie Behrend campus and Allegheny listed as having events, no public details at this writing. 
Mar 31 - Beekeeping at Gannon's Goodwill Garden 6 p.m. | Waldron 219 Gannon University 

GEMISH

Erie's Juneteenth celebration planned for June 18-19. Jamestown Juneteenth Celebration will take place again in June but there are plans to have several events leading up to it Jamestown Juneteenth Celebration 

Throughout February, Hagen History Center blog posted stories and photos from African Americans in Erie County: A Trail of Shared Heritage . You can start here 

Working People's Needs: the Starbucks' Example. With Peter DeJesus, Western New York AFL-CIO Area Labor Federation's (WNYALF) President; Brian Murray, SB-United, Worker at Starbucks Lancaster Regal store; and Vicki Ross, WNYPC Community Coordinator. From Talking Peace with WNY Peace Center 

First Names added to animal abuse registry in CHQ Co. "The local law prevents convicted offenders from adopting, purchasing or obtaining animals from any animal shelter or pet seller. It also requires animal shelters and pet sellers to examine the registry to confirm that the name of the potential owner is not listed."

Allegany Nature Pilgrimage returns June 3-5, registrations now open. Allegany State Park. 

PA activists disrupt House GOP leader’s speech demanding action on gift ban legislation see more at MarchOnHarrisburg

Silent Peace Walk for Ukraine in Erie Your Erie coverage of event by Erie Benedictines for Peace. 

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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

 

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Saturday, February 5, 2022

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 Hi there, some of these are a bit late. I've had a health issue and took a month off. Just a reminder that if I drop the ball on including something please consider letting me know so I can include it the next month or help to get the word out otherwise. ðŸ˜ŠPeace, deb

AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY

Mercyhurst University has received a grant from the Pennsylvania Humanities Council (PHC) to work with community partners on installing interpretive signage to complement the county-wide project, African Americans in Erie: A Trail of Shared Heritage.PA SHARP, a $1.2 million humanities recovery and growth program of the PHC, has allocated $16,000 for the signage, which will highlight some of the 29 significant sites on the walking and driving tour of A Shared Heritage, a project publicly unveiled in August 2020.
The grant also paves the way for two additional initiatives:

  • The Shared Heritage project team will facilitate a series of three public forums aimed at building community consensus on the relevance of teaching and learning about African American history.
  • The Jefferson Educational Society in partnership with A Shared Heritage will publish historical content through the society’s e-publications and the Journal of Erie Studies.  More here

ACTIVISM
Erie County United weekly newsletter Information about local events, volunteer opportunities in our community, etc.
Resistance/Indivisible groups and pages in the region This list will be updated once redistricting is settled. Additions, suggestions, corrections requested.

ELECTIONS & GOVT
Jasmine Flores - Erie City Council Social media for Jasmine Flores, the first Latina to be elected to Erie City Council, as well as the youngest.
Social media for area school board members


16th DISTRICT
Democrats running against Mike Kelly 
Dan Pastore for Congress
Rick Telesz for Congress
Anti-Kelly places on FB
PA-16 Against Mike Kelly Group that has interactions about Kelly and some about other blue issues and events
Mike Kelly Watch Page, since 2010. Lots of information from over the years, but being a page interaction is limited. 

WORKING PEOPLE
Payday Report review of Strayer strike and interviews
NY State 2022 minimum wage increase 
Starbucks Workers United website 
"Sweat" by Lynn Nottage is a Pulitzer Prize-winning collision of race, class, and friendship at a pivotal moment in America. Presented at Erie Playhouse March 25 - Apr 10. Talkbacks and panel discussions planned

EARTH
Feb 25 - Woods & Waters Film Series Host: French Creek Conservancy. 6:30pm, zoom
Biologically diverse French Creek lauded as Pennsylvania's River of the Year

ARTS & WORDS
Feb 24 - WNY Refugee Film Festival Free & Virtual "Our film festival is virtual and free this season, and will highlight the stories and voices of refugees in America."
Apr 2 - Graham Nash at the Warner 
Chautauqua Institution 2022 season 

GEMISH
Liz
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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

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 AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY

Mercyhurst University has received a grant from the Pennsylvania Humanities Council (PHC) to work with community partners on installing interpretive signage to complement the county-wide project, African Americans in Erie: A Trail of Shared Heritage.PA SHARP, a $1.2 million humanities recovery and growth program of the PHC, has allocated $16,000 for the signage, which will highlight some of the 29 significant sites on the walking and driving tour of A Shared Heritage, a project publicly unveiled in August 2020.
The grant also paves the way for two additional initiatives:

  • The Shared Heritage project team will facilitate a series of three public forums aimed at building community consensus on the relevance of teaching and learning about African American history.
  • The Jefferson Educational Society in partnership with A Shared Heritage will publish historical content through the society’s e-publications and the Journal of Erie Studies.  More here+++

ACTIVISM
Erie County United weekly newsletter Information about local events, volunteer opportunities in our community, etc.
Resistance/Indivisible groups and pages in the region This list will be updated once redistricting is settled. 

ELECTIONS & GOVT
Jasmine Flores - Erie City Council Social media for the first Latina to be elected to Erie City Council, as well as the youngest.
Defend the right to vote in PA - Stop HB1800 

SCHOOLS
Social media for area school board members


WORKING PEOPLE
Payday Report review of Strayer strike and interviews
NY State 2022 minimum wage increase LL
Starbucks Workers United website 
"Sweat" by Lynn Nottage is a Pulitzer Prize-winning collision of race, class, and friendship at a pivotal moment in America. Presented at Erie Playhouse March 25 - Apr 10. Talkbacks and panel discussions planned

EARTH
Feb 25 - Woods & Waters Film Series Host: French Creek Conservancy. 6:30pm, zoom
Biologically diverse French Creek lauded as Pennsylvania's River of the Year
PA Dept of Environmental Protection announces new Erie Coke investigation
Venango Co bitcoin operation raises concerns for climate activists

Roe



GEMISH
Hop aboard for 2022  by Liz Allen
Rhapsody in Black Feb 4 Reg Lenna 6pm Written and performed by LeLand Gantt and developed at NYC’s Actors Studio by Estelle Parsons, Rhapsody in Black is a one-man show that explores LeLand’s personal journey to understand and eventually transcend racism in America.
Masks are required regardless of vaccination status.
Graham Nash will perform at the Warner Apr 2.
 


 

AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY
Mercyhurst University has received a grant from the Pennsylvania Humanities Council (PHC) to work with community partners on installing interpretive signage to complement the county-wide project, African Americans in Erie: A Trail of Shared Heritage.PA SHARP, a $1.2 million humanities recovery and growth program of the PHC, has allocated $16,000 for the signage, which will highlight some of the 29 significant sites on the walking and driving tour of A Shared Heritage, a project publicly unveiled in August 2020.
The grant also paves the way for two additional initiatives:

  • The Shared Heritage project team will facilitate a series of three public forums aimed at building community consensus on the relevance of teaching and learning about African American history.
  • The Jefferson Educational Society in partnership with A Shared Heritage will publish historical content through the society’s e-publications and the Journal of Erie Studies.

ACTIVISM
Erie County United newsletter
Resistance/Indivisible groups and pages in the region 


ELECTIONS
Jasmine Flores - Erie City Council Social media for the first Latina to be elected to Erie City Council, as well as the youngest.
Erie City Council
Meadville City Council
Fraudit
Redistricting

PA Elections Important Dates

SCHOOLS

JUSTICE
Feb 8 -"Critical Race Theory is Not the Issue: Claims, Fears, and History"" Parris Baker, PhD Jefferson Educational Society 7pm. in-person, COVID precautions
Feb 15 - "Exploring Justice and Injustice in America: Examining Local and National Policies and Laws Today" Johnny Johnson. Jefferson Educational Society 7pm. in-person, COVID precautions
Virtual Rally for voting rights in honor of Dr MLK   Host: .
Gary Lee, top Dalkemper official, appointed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission
Tony Norman: A mysterious death in Venango County
ACLU report says Pa. judges are breaking state law by overusing cash bail | News | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh City Paper (pghcitypaper.com)

WORKING PEOPLE
Payday Report review of Strayer strike and interviews
NY State 2022 minimum wage increase LL
Starbucks Workers United website
"Sweat" by Lynn Nottage is a Pulitzer Prize-winning collision of race, class, and friendship at a pivotal moment in America. Presented at Erie Playhouse March 25 - Apr 10. Talkbacks and panel discussions planned 

GEMISH
Roe virtual gathering

 

 

 

 ACTIVISM

Resistance/Indivisible groups and pages in the region
FB events tips and thoughts

ELECTIONS
Erie City Council
Meadville City Council
Fraudit
Redistricting

JUSTICE
Feb 8 -"Critical Race Theory is not the issue: Claims, Fears, and History"" Parris Baker, PhD  Jefferson Educational Society 7pm. IRL, COVID precautions

Feb 15 - "Exploring Justice and Injustice in America: Examining local at national policies and laws today" Johnny Johnson.  Jefferson Educational Society 7pm

Virtual Rally for voting rights in honor of Dr MLK

Gary Lee, top dalkemper official Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commission

Next w Marcus Atkinson

Family of Jamaican immigrant slain in Venango Co. demands federal intervention in case


Bail

SCHOOLS
ESD
Jeff Bridges
Crawford Co

WORKING PEOPLE
After 75 day Strike Erie Ironworkers win big changes https://paydayreport.com/after-75-day-strike-erie-ironworkers-win-big-changes/ 
Starbucks +++++
Most current
NY State kicks off 2022 with min. wage increase and overtime exemption salary threshold

"Sweat"  by Lynn Nottage is a Pulitzer Prize-winning collision of race, class, and friendship at a pivotal moment in America. Presented at Erie Playhouse March 25 - Apr 10. Talkbacks and panel discussions planned https://www.erieplayhouse.org/events/sweat/ 




ETC
Trail of Shared Heritage grant from the Pennsylvania Humanities Council (PHC) to work with community partners on installing interpretive signage to complement the county-wide project, African Americans in Erie: A Trail of Shared Heritage.
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