June 29, Mon 6 – 9pm Michigan Peaceworks will hold a fundraiser potluck. 700 Madison Place, Ann Arbor (Eberwhite neighborhood). Suggested donation is $10 (larger donations accepted), and all proceeds will go to benefit Michigan Peaceworks. Bring a dish to share! Please feel free to call us at 734-761-5922 if you have any questions. Also, check out the exciting projects we’re working on like the Iraq Water Project, the Peaceworks Through Art Mural, and the Youth Summer Activist Training at www.michiganpeaceworks.org.
July 1, Wed 7.00 pm: “After Gaza: Exploring Resistance in Israel, Jerusalem and the West Bank”. Detroit – International Institute 111 e Kirby (across from DIA, ample parking) Regina Birchem, Ph.D. past International President of Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom. She recently returned from Israel where she was on a delegation with Code Pink. The US women’s coalition met with the Israeli Coalition of Women for Peace and with Palestinian women. In March she was also in the first delegation to Gaza after the war.
July 2, Thus 7.30 pm: “After Gaza: Exploring Resistance in Israel, Jerusalem and the West Bank”. 310 South Ashley, Ann Arbor (Liberty and Ashley). See above – July 1 – for details.
July 7, Tues 2-4 p.m. CAMPAIGN FOR JUSTICE BRIEFING & SPEAKER’S BUREAU TRAINING. Get involved with a campaign to reform Michigan’s broken public defense system. Held at Michigan Catholic Conference, Gabriel Richard Room, 510 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. RSVP by July 3 to 517-372-3050. If unable to attend this training, there will be a webinar on July 14th at 4 p.m. Contact: Stephanie Chang, Campaign for Justice, 313-310-5666.
July 8, Wed, 7pm. “50 Years of Cuban Cinema”. COMPAS Center of music and Performing Arts, 8701 W. Vernor, Detroit, 48209. (A sampling of great Cuban films of all genres. Filmed interviews with Cuban directors and panel discussion among local Cuban film aficionados. Sponsored by Justice for Cuba Coalition and US/Cuba Labor Exchange. Info (313) 575-4966 or laborexchange@aol.com.
July 8, Wed, 7-9pm. “Nuclear Option: Renaissance or Relapse?” Speaker Keith Gunter, co-chair Peace Action of MI and co-founder of Beyond Nuclear. Madonna U., 14221 Levan rd. Livonia (I-96 & Levan N of Schoolcraft.) Info MISTBC@comcast.net, 248-545-1862.
July 9, Thus, 7pm. “50 Years of Cuban Music”. COMPAS Center of music and Performing Arts, 8701 W. Vernor, Detroit, 48209. Musical Samplings of various Cuban styles, Including filmed and live performances by local artists including Ismael Duran, Alberto Nacif, Paul Vornhagen, Mike Racette and others. Sponsored by Justice for Cuba Coalition and US/Cuba Labor Exchange. Info (313) 575-4966 or laborexchange@aol.com.
July 10, Fri, 7-10pm. Celebrate 50 years of the Cuban Revolution. COMPAS Center of music and Performing Arts, 8701 W. Vernor, Detroit, 48209. Fundraiser dinner, dance and awards evening. Donation ($25) includes delicious Latin buffet. Detroit’s hottest Salsa ensemble La Inspiracion . welcoming of the Pastors for Peace Caravan. For ticket or program info (313) 532-4129. Credit cards accepted at laborexchange.blogspot.com. Limited scholarships available at $15. Sponsored by Justice for Cuba Coalition and US/Cuba Labor Exchange. Info (313) 575-4966 or laborexchange@aol.com.
July 11, SAT Noon WOMEN IN BLACK Silent Peace March, East Dearborn, Warren & Miller. SE Corner. Please wear black, all are welcome. To subscribe to email notice of future WIB monthly marches: WIB-Detroit-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
July 16-19, Thus – Sunday, 11th annual Allied Media Conference. For more info go to www.alliedmediaconference.org
