Some December Calendar items after the print issue of Change Links December 13 Wednesday Political Action: Endorse Peace Rally An rally for pace in memory of Stanley Tookie Williams and Areocentric peacemakers throughout the world. 2 PM. 5 PM 3720 Martin Luther King Blvd., LA.
December 14 Thursday Books: "Darwin's Nightmare" A screening of the Hubert Sauper's film "Darwin Nightmare" about the destructive nature of capitalism-imperialism. And the effect they have on the environment and the people of the planet. 6:30 PM Libros Revolucion Bookstore, 312 W. 8th Street, LA (213) 488-1303. Films: Oil on Ice "Oil On Ice" which illustrates the environmental consequences of opening Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil exploraton an drilling will be screened by the "Conscientious Projector" group. 7 PM to 9 PM Metro Gallery,64 North Raymond, Pasadena. (626) 792-4941. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. Talk: Cynthia Mckinney Topanga Peace Alliance Holiday Party With Cynthia McKinney. Peace activists are invited to the annual TPA holiday party, to celebrate another year working for peace and justice. The special guest is Rep. Cynthia McKinney, who will be in L.A. for a Saturday screening of her prize-winning film, AMERICAN BLACKOUT (see item below). She voted against funding the Iraq war, challenged the use of voting machines, and in her last week in Congress introduced a bill to impeach the president! Bring a dish to share, listen or dance to fabulous music, and share special time with other peacemakers. Also bring clean clothes, canned goods and diapers for the Upward Bound House Homeless Family Shelter. A bin will be by the front door. 6 PM to 10 PM. At Julie's home in Topanga Info, directions, RSVP: 310-455-9389 December 15 Friday Talk: Robert Fisk Author and journalist on the Middle East, Robert Fish will be speaking today and signing copies of his new book. 7:30 PM. Grand Salon, Student Union, Calif. State at Northridge,Nordoff Blvd., Northridge. (818) 500-1918. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. Benefit: Benefits for Victims of Police Brutality A benefit for victims of police brutality, with speakers, music, poetry, food and discussion. 8 PM. Remy's on Temple,2126 W. Temple St., LA. (323) 464-1636. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. Talk: Robert Fisk & Amy Goodman "Media and Politics of Exclusion." Robert Fisk and Amy Goodman will give the keynote speeches at Saturday's convention of the Muslim Public Affairs Council in Long Beach. The convention's theme is "Reform, Relevance and Renewal: Understanding Islam for the Future." Robert Fisk is the highly regarded, Beirut-based Middle East correspondent for London's The Independent. His most recent book is The Great War for Civilization, a truly monumental work. Amy Goodman is the host and executive producer of Democracy Now!. She is co-author of the national best-seller STATIC, written with her brother David Goodman. Watch for the national tour book signing dates in L.A.. 4:30-5:45PM Long Beach Convention Center Convention Admission: $35.00 Convention & Banquet: $65.00. Info and online payment: <http://www.mpac.org/convention/index.php>http://www.mpac.org/convention/index.php Info: 213.383.3443 Party: Holiday Potluck Radial Women will be hold an End-of-Year Holiday Potluck. 7 PM Oxford House,1915 Oxford Ave., LA (323) 732-6416. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. December 17 Sunday Political Action: International Migrants Day International Migrants Day: Festival of Solidarity and Culture December 18 was officially designated International Migrants Day by the United Nations in 2000. It is an international day to recognize migrant rights around the world. In the U.S., International Migrants Day is a day when we can express our support and solidarity with all immigrants Celebrate in L.A. on Sunday, with food, music, performances, crafts and more celebrating the diversity of migrants in Los Angeles. There will also be a procession unveiling the first Bangladeshi public art project in the U.S. 1 PM to 5 PM Shatto Recreation Center3191 W. 4th Street Los Angeles, 213-738-9050 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Political Actions: Posada for Immigrant Rights In the spirit of the season and in celebration of the United Nations International Day of the Migrant, the Avenue 50 Studio and the Arroyo Arts Collective invite the community to join us in a candlelight Posada for Immigrant Rights on Sunday, December 17. Walk with us through one of Los Angeles's oldest, most diverse neighborhoods, singing together to the accompaniment of live musicians, and stopping at three venues along the route, where specific immigrant concerns will be highlighted with brief readings. Our walk will begin and end with music and refreshments at the Avenue 50 Studio/Acorn Gallery, 131-135 N. Avenue 50, in Highland Park. Gather at 4pm in the yard behind the Gallery to learn the Posada song. The walk will begin at approximately 4:30pm, and will proceed, even in the event of rain. 4:30 PM Avenue 50 Studio/Acorn Gallery,131-135 N. Avenue 50, Highland Park, 323/258-1435 John Johnson Change-Links Progressive Newspaper [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.change-links.org Subscribe to our list server. 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