09-27-14 OCTOBER CALENDAR
Hudson Valley Activist Calendar, Issue #684
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We update each calendar online as new events are announced until the next full
calendar is posted. The additional items will begin with this mark: √√.
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√√ Tuesday, Sept. 30, NEW
PALTZ (SUNY campus): Stop Factory Farming in New York is the tittle of a
free public forum that will begin at 7 p.m. at Lecture Center 100. It is
sponsored by the Humane Society of the United States and the SUNY New Paltz
Environmental Task Force. On today’s factory farms, animals are crammed by the
thousands into filthy, windowless sheds and confined to wire cages, gestation
crates, barren dirt lots, and other cruel confinement systems. These
animals will never raise their families, root around in the soil, build nests,
or do anything that is natural and important to them. Most won’t even feel the
sun on their backs or breathe fresh air until the day they are loaded onto
trucks bound for slaughter. The factory farming industry strives to maximize
output while minimizing costs — always at the animals’ expense. The giant
corporations that run most factory farms have found that they can make more
money by cramming animals into tiny spaces, even though many of the animals get
sick and some die. Their brief lives are spent in horror and misery. Campus
map, http://www.newpaltz.edu/map/. |
| Nalani Nadkarni at work. |
Wednesday, Oct. 1, MILLBROOK: University of Utah’s Dr. Nalani Nadkarni – known as the Queen of the Forest Canopy – will discuss the fascinating world of tree tops, where studying plants and animals requires using ropes, hot air balloons, and construction cranes. The author of “Between Earth and Sky: Our Intimate Connections to Trees,” Nadkarni will also explore her projects bringing canopy ecology to diverse audiences, from inmates nurturing rare plants to sermons on the spiritual symbolism of trees. This free, public public lecture behgins at 7 p.m. (doors open 6:30 p.m.) in the Cary Institute auditorium, located at 2801 Sharon Turnpike (Rt. 44). Information, freemanp@caryinstitute.org.
Wednesday, Oct. 1, NEW PALTZ (SUNY campus): –The Center for Research, Regional Education and Outreach (CRREO), in collaboration with the New York League of Conservation Voters Education Fund (NYLCVEF) will host a “19th Congressional District Forum on Sustainability” held in the State University of New York at New Paltz’s Lecture Center Room 100 at 7 p.m. Facing major concerns like energy transmission, threats to local drinking water sources, and systemic infrastructure underinvestment, where do the candidates running for the House stand on these and other environmental issues? Both candidates – incumbent Chris Gibson and Sean Eldridge – will be questioned on a wide range of sustainability issues. This event is free and open to the public. Information, Kathleen Tobin of CRREO, (845) 257-2901.
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| Scene from "Even the Rain." |
Wednesday, Oct. 1, POUGHKEEPSIE:
The Social Justice Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of
Poughkeepsie presents the film “Even the Rain,” at 7 p.m. in the UU Fellowship,
67 South Randolph Ave. We saw and recommend this 2010 film. It’s much easier to
see than describe but here goes: “The politics of the past and present begin to
merge during the making of a motion picture in this drama from director Icíar Bollaín.
Spanish movie director Sebastián (Gael García
Bernal) and his producer Costa (Luis Tosar)
have arrived in Bolivia to shoot a picture about Columbus' exploration and
exploitation of the New World. An open casting call for extras attracts far
more people than the picture needs, but when Costa tries to send them away, one
would-be actor, Daniel (Juan Carlos
Aduviri), makes a strong and eloquent case for fair treatment of the
locals, and Sebastián casts him as Hatuey, the chief of a native tribe who
fought the invading Spaniards. As Sebastián stages scenes of revolt against
would-be colonists, a real battle is brewing in Colombia -- the government has
privatized the national water works, and the price of water has jumped by 300
percent, leading to protests and riots in the streets of Cochabamba. Daniel is
one of the activists. Will Sebastián and his colleagues join him in
speaking out against this injustice?” También
la Iluvia (aka Even the Rain) was an official selection at the 2010 Toronto
International Film Festival. Free and public. Information, Pat Lamanna, (845) 452-4013
or patla42@gmail.com.
√√ Friday, Oct. 3 to
Oct. 11 WORLDWIDE: The first official day, Oct. 4, is specifically the Global
Action Day Against the Use of Drones for Surveillance and Killing, although one
regional protest is on Oct. 3. From Oct. 4 to the 11th is Keep
Space for Peace Week — an international week of protest to stop the
militarization of space. All told about 70 protests are taking place around the
world including several in New York State. They are:
√√ Monday, Oct. 6, NEW YORK CITY: Stand Up for Palestine! There will be an eight-hour demonstration in
front of the office of Senators Schumer and Gillibrand at 780 Third Ave.
(between 48th and 49th Sts.)
from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (stay for an hour or two or
longer).
From the leaflet: “Let’s tell our Senators and the broader
community —
Israel’s ongoing human rights violations are absolutely
unacceptable!
U.S. financial support for Israeli human rights violations is
entirely unacceptable! Our actions will include holding signs with our
messages on a picket line, simulating a mock check-point, reading the names of
the Palestinians killed by the IDF in Gaza, music by the great Dave Lippman and
the irresistible Rude Mechanical Orchestra, street theatre of all types, a
rally at the end of the day, handing out our leaflets, talking to passersby—and
more.”
Co-sponsored by Jewish Voice for Peace/NY and Jews Say No! Endorsed by Adalah
NY; CodePink NYC; Defense for Children International Palestine; Direct Action
Front for Palestine; Granny Peace Brigade; JVP-Westchester; Middle East Crisis
Response; Palestinian Rights Committee of Upper Hudson Peace Action; Palestine
sub-committee, National Lawyers Guild; Northern Manhattan Neighbors for Peace
and Justice; SJP SUNY New Paltz; WESPAC Foundation; We Will Not Be Silent and
World Can't Wait. Information. jewssayno@gmail.com,
candace.graff@gmail.com.
Tuesday, Oct. 7, PURCHASE: The 16th annual Henry Schwarzschild Memorial lecture will feature nationally renowned death penalty expert, and opponent, Ronald J. Tabak. This free public event will take place at 7 p.m. in Reid Castle at Manhattanville College. Tabak has successfully fought capital punishment all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, among many other accomplishments. A longtime NYCLU board member, he is co-chair of the Death Penalty Committee of the American Bar Association’s Section of Individual Rights and Responsibilities, spearheading the organization’s call for a moratorium on executions. Sponsored by the Connie Hogarth Center for Social Action and the New York Civil Liberties Union (Lower Hudson Valley Chapter). Free and public. Information, (914) 323-7156, (914) 997-7479.
√√ Friday, Oct. 3 to
Oct. 11 WORLDWIDE: The first official day, Oct. 4, is specifically the Global
Action Day Against the Use of Drones for Surveillance and Killing, although one
regional protest is on Oct. 3. From Oct. 4 to the 11th is Keep
Space for Peace Week — an international week of protest to stop the
militarization of space. All told about 70 protests are taking place around the
world including several in New York State. They are:
Friday, Oct. 3, White Plains:
A demonstration to
“Stop the Wars, Boycott Honeywell” will begin at 12 noon in front of Wal-Mart,
Main St. and Conroy Drive. (Honeywell is a weapons manufacturer that also
produces the engines and navigational and targeting equipment for MQ-9 Reaper
drones now taking part in the U.S. war in Iraq and Syria.) The White Plains
Wal-Mart store carries Honeywell heaters, air purifiers, thermostats and
humidifiers. Endorsed by WESPAC Foundation, Code Pink and Concerned Families of
Westchester. Signs will be provided. Information, nickmottern@earthlink.net, (914) 806-6179.
Sunday, Oct. 4 at Hancock Air Base, Dewitt, near
Syracuse. Speak Out Against Drones: A Day of Global Resistance at Hancock
starts at 1 p.m. Sponsored by Upstate Coalition to Ground the Drones
& End the Wars. Information, Syracuse Peace Council, spc@peacecouncil.net.
Sunday, Oct. 4, Niagara Falls Air Base, a Vigil
to Keep Space for Peace, 3:30 4:30 pm on Lockport Road. WNY Peace Center.
For more info, call Vicki (716) 884-0582 or Russell (716) 570-5200. There are
also vigils at this base Oct. 8 and 22.
Tuesday, Oct. 7, New York City: A vigil and No Drones protest organized by
War Resisters League and the Granny Peace Brigade will take place 5-6:30 p.m.
at L-3 Communications, 600 Third Ave. WRL will provide signs and flyers to
distribute. Information nycwrl@att.net,
(718)-7687306. http://www.grannypeacebrigade.org.
√√ Monday, Oct. 6, NEW YORK CITY: Stand Up for Palestine! There will be an eight-hour demonstration in
front of the office of Senators Schumer and Gillibrand at 780 Third Ave.
(between 48th and 49th Sts.)
from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (stay for an hour or two or
longer).
From the leaflet: “Let’s tell our Senators and the broader
community —
Israel’s ongoing human rights violations are absolutely
unacceptable!
U.S. financial support for Israeli human rights violations is
entirely unacceptable! Our actions will include holding signs with our
messages on a picket line, simulating a mock check-point, reading the names of
the Palestinians killed by the IDF in Gaza, music by the great Dave Lippman and
the irresistible Rude Mechanical Orchestra, street theatre of all types, a
rally at the end of the day, handing out our leaflets, talking to passersby—and
more.”
Co-sponsored by Jewish Voice for Peace/NY and Jews Say No! Endorsed by Adalah
NY; CodePink NYC; Defense for Children International Palestine; Direct Action
Front for Palestine; Granny Peace Brigade; JVP-Westchester; Middle East Crisis
Response; Palestinian Rights Committee of Upper Hudson Peace Action; Palestine
sub-committee, National Lawyers Guild; Northern Manhattan Neighbors for Peace
and Justice; SJP SUNY New Paltz; WESPAC Foundation; We Will Not Be Silent and
World Can't Wait. Information. jewssayno@gmail.com,
candace.graff@gmail.com. Tuesday, Oct. 7, PURCHASE: The 16th annual Henry Schwarzschild Memorial lecture will feature nationally renowned death penalty expert, and opponent, Ronald J. Tabak. This free public event will take place at 7 p.m. in Reid Castle at Manhattanville College. Tabak has successfully fought capital punishment all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, among many other accomplishments. A longtime NYCLU board member, he is co-chair of the Death Penalty Committee of the American Bar Association’s Section of Individual Rights and Responsibilities, spearheading the organization’s call for a moratorium on executions. Sponsored by the Connie Hogarth Center for Social Action and the New York Civil Liberties Union (Lower Hudson Valley Chapter). Free and public. Information, (914) 323-7156, (914) 997-7479.
√√ Tuesday, Oct. 7, NEW PALTZ (SUNY
campus): Professors Glenn Geher
(psychology), Brian Obach (sociology), Kate McCoy (educational studies), and
Alisha Mai McNamara from Wild Earth, will host a public panel discussion on the
work of Richard Louv, the American nonfiction author and journalist. He is best
known for his seventh book, “Last Child in
the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder.” The
free panel is titled: “Perspectives on Richard Louv’s Nature Deficit Disorder,”
beginning at 7 p.m. at the Honors Center. (Louv will deliver a public lecture
at SUNY NP Oct. 21, see below). Campus map: http://www.newpaltz.edu/map/.
Wednesday,
Oct. 8, POUGHKEEPSIE: The End the
New Jim Crow ActionNetwork will meet 6-8 p.m. at the Sadie Peterson Delaney African
Roots Library, Family Partnership Center, 29 N. Hamilton St. (NOTE: Also meets
here Wednesday, Oct. 22.) Information, (845) 475-8781, http://www.enjan.org.). Information, (845)
475-8781, http://www.enjan.org.
√√ Wednesday, Oct. 8, NEW PALTZ (SUNY campus): As we near Columbus Day, the Native American Studies Program is sponsoring a public meeting titled “Columbus on Trial” 2-4 p.m. in the Honors Center, 111 College Hall. A look at what really happened. Information, NativeAmericanStudies@newpaltz.edu.
√√ Wednesday, Oct. 8, NEW PALTZ (SUNY campus): As we near Columbus Day, the Native American Studies Program is sponsoring a public meeting titled “Columbus on Trial” 2-4 p.m. in the Honors Center, 111 College Hall. A look at what really happened. Information, NativeAmericanStudies@newpaltz.edu.
Thursday,
Oct. 9, WOODSTOCK: Middle East
Crisis Response, a group of Hudson Valley residents joined together to promote
peace and human rights in Palestine and the Middle East, will hold its
regular meeting tonight, 7-8:30 p.m. at Woodstock Public Library, 5 Library
Lane. Next meeting Thursday, Oct. 23. Information, (845) 876-7906, http://www.mideastcrisis.org.
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| A woman of West Bank, Palestine. |
Friday, Oct. 10,
KINGSTON: The Films of Palestine Series presents the documentary "The
Veiled Hope,” 7- 8:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the
Catskills, 320 Sawkill Rd. This film explores the personal and political
challenges facing Palestinian women through a series of exceptional portraits
of women living in Gaza and the West Bank. The women explain how in their daily
lives as doctors, school teachers and activists they are working to rebuild
Palestinian cultural identity. Special Guest: Palestinian director Norma Marcos will
discuss her film. Sponsored by Middle East Crisis Response http://www.mideastcrisis.org and Hudson
Valley Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions http://www.hudsonvalleybds.org.
Information, Jane.toby7@gmail.com or (518)
678-2076.
√√ Friday, Oct. 10, NEW PALTZ
(SUNY campus): A public screening of the
anti-fracking documentary “Gasland 2” will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the Student Union Building,
room 418. Sponsored by NYPIRG.
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| Artist's conception of the trial. |
√√ Saturday, Oct 11, WARWICK: There wil be a free public screening of
the documentary “The Newburgh Sting” at 7:30 p.m. in Warwick Community Center,
11 Hamilton Ave. We’re told: “Through the use of FBI surveillance video that
was submitted as evidence during the trial of four hapless, down-and-out black
men from Newburgh, N.Y., on terrorism charges, the film focuses on the
clearest of the many cases of entrapment that have come along since
9-11. But the implications go far beyond the particulars of the case. Among the
many questions raised are ones about the relationship between our mass
media and the propaganda machine they serve.” The film will be followed by a
brief panel discussion of people involved with the making of the film and with
the case of the Newburgh Four itself. Information, Bennett Weiss (914) 213
9783,
MONDAY, OCT.
13, KINGSTON: The
End the New Jim Crow Action Network! (ENJAN), a Hudson Valley network dedicated
to fighting racist policies of racial profiling, police brutality, and mass
incarceration (the "new Jim Crow"), meets 6-8 p.m. at the New
Progressive Baptist Church, 8 Hone St. (Also meets here Tuesday, Oct. 27.) Information, (845)
475-8781, http://www.enjan.org.
Wednesday, Oct. 15,
HYDE PARK: A Panel Discussion on the
topic, “
Dangerous Expressions:
Fahrenheit 451 and the Fear of Ideas,” will
take place at 7 p.m. at the Henry Wallace Center
at the The FDR Presidential
Library and Museum, hosted by Marist College and the Poughkeepsie Public Library
District. Marist professors and Library staff will discuss the history of
censorship in the arts and society. Free public event. http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu/map.html.
Information (845) 486-7745.
√√ Tuesday, Oct. 21, NEW PALTZ (SUNY campus): Journalist
and author Richard Louv will give a lecture titled "The Nature-Rich Life:
Nature-rich cities, nature-rich homes, nature-rich schools and more," at
7:30 p.m. in Lecture Center 100 as part of SUNY New Paltz's Distinguished
Speaker Series. Louv will discuss how tapping into the restorative powers of
nature, we can boost mental acuity and creativity; promote health and wellness;
build smarter and more sustainable businesses, communities, and economies; and
ultimately strengthen human bonds. Information, and to buy tickets ($13 to $18), visit http://www.newpaltz.edu/speakerseries/
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| U.S. soldiers train Ukraine army. |
√√ Wednesday, Oct. 22, NEW PALTZ (SUNY campus): A public lecture on the conflict in
Ukraine will be held 5-6:15 p.m. in Lecture Center 108. The speaker is Victoria
Vernon, an assistant professor of economics at SUNY Empire State College.
Vernon grew up in Ukraine and received her B.A. at Kharkov State University in
1995. She was a visiting lecturer for three years at Princeton University,
where she taught the economics of Russia and Eurasia. The event is sponsored by
the Progressive Academic Network, Departments of Economics, Educational
Studies, English, History, Political Science and Sociology. Information, Nancy
Schniedewind, (845) 257-2827.
√√ Wednesday, Oct. 21, NEW PALTZ (SUNY campus): Journalist
and author Richard Louv will give a lecture titled "The Nature-Rich Life:
Nature-rich cities, nature-rich homes, nature-rich schools and more," at
7:30 p.m. in Lecture Center 100 as part of SUNY New Paltz's Distinguished
Speaker Series. Louv will discuss how tapping into the restorative powers of
nature, we can boost mental acuity and creativity; promote health and wellness;
build smarter and more sustainable businesses, communities, and economies; and
ultimately strengthen human bonds. Information, and to buy tickets, visit http://www.newpaltz.edu/speakerseries/
.
√√ Wednesday, Oct. 22, NEW PALTZ (SUNY campus): A public lecture on the conflict in
Ukraine will be held 5-6:15 p.m. in Lecture Center 108. The speaker is Victoria
Vernon, an assistant professor of economics at SUNY Empire State College.
Vernon grew up in Ukraine and received her B.A. at Kharkov State University in
1995. She was a visiting lecturer for three years at Princeton University,
where she taught the economics of Russia and Eurasia. The event is sponsored by
the Progressive Academic Network, Departments of Economics, Educational
Studies, English, History, Political Science and Sociology. Information, Nancy
Schniedewind, (845) 257-2827.
Wednesday, Oct. 22,
2014
, HYDE PARK: You may have seen “The Roosevelts” on public television
in September. Here’s your chance to attend a talk and book signing by Geoffrey
C. Ward, co-author of “The Roosevelts: An Intimate History.” The free, public 7
p.m. event will be held at the Henry Wallace Center at the FDR Presidential
Library and Museum. Information, (845) 486-7745.
√√ Thursday, Oct. 23, NEW PALTZ (SUNY
campus): The award
winning doumentqry on climate change, “Chasing Ice,” will be screened at 7 p.m.
in Lecture Center 100 on campus. Filmmaker/photographer Jeff Orlowski took time-lapse pictures and video
of the decomposition of ice packs in the Arctic. (See Monday, Oct. 27 below for
an appearance of Orlowski). Campus map: http://www.newpaltz.edu/map/.
Friday, Oct. 24, HYDE
PARK: A Trafficking of Children
Community Forum will take place 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
in the Henry Wallace Center of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential
Library and Museum. The event is sponsored by The Eleanor Roosevelt Center at
Val Kill and The Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. Presenters
include Dr. David Crenshaw, clinical director of the Poughkeepsie Children’s
Home; Erin Albright, Give Way to Freedom; Kathleen Durham, executive director,
Eleanor Roosevelt Center at Val Kill; and Kathleen M. Murphy, executive
director, The Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. The forum is free and
open to the public. Lite refreshments will be served. Map and directions,
http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu/map.html.
Saturday, Oct.
25, ROCK TAVERN: The documentary "Inequality for All" will be screened
at 7 p.m. in the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 9 Vance Rd. This film
featuring economist, professor and former U.S. secretary of labor, Robert Reich (who wrote
the original book), examines widening inequality and its consequences in the
United States. Discussion afterwards led by Orange County activist Tula Tsalis. Sponsored
by the Social Action Committee of the UU Congregation at Rock Tavern. Suggested
donation $5 - $10; no one turned away for lack of funds. Information, (845)
569-8965.
√√ Monday, Oct. 27, NEW PALTZ (SUNY campus): Filmmaker/photographer Jeff Orlowski will speak at a showing of his award winning documentary “Chasing Ice,” 7-9 p.m. in Lecture Center 100. Come early to check out the 6-7 p.m tabling by environmental groups.
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Friday, Oct. 24, KINGSTON: There will be a film screening of Howard
Zinn’s “Emma — A play in two acts” at 7 p.m. in the Art
Society of Kingston, 97 Broadway. The play about the legendary American anarchist
Emma Goldman was performed at the Byrdcliffe Theater in Woodstock in 2004,
directed by Bruce Grund and co-produced by Abigail Robin. Grundwill speak at a
Q&A after the film
√√ Monday, Oct. 27, NEW PALTZ (SUNY campus): Filmmaker/photographer Jeff Orlowski will speak at a showing of his award winning documentary “Chasing Ice,” 7-9 p.m. in Lecture Center 100. Come early to check out the 6-7 p.m tabling by environmental groups.
√√ Tuesday, Oct. 28, NEW PALTZ (SUNY
campus): "The
Complexity of Coexisting with Wilderness" is the title of a 5 p.m. talk by
Dr. Heidi Kretser of the Wildlife Conservation Society and Cornell University. In her talk, she will focus on the
Adirondacks. The Adirondack Park in Northern New York has some of the
strongest land protection legislation found anywhere in the world.
However, the mosaic of land ownership leaves wildlife potentially vulnerable on
private lands. The talk will explore the impacts of private land
development on wildlife and the variety of approaches used to guide wildlife
friendly development. This free public event, sponsored by the Biology Dept.,
will be in the CSB Auditorium.
√√ Tuesday, Oct. 28,
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON (Bard campus): “Global Immigrant Rights and A Country
Without Frontiers” is the title of a 6 p.m. talk by Elvira Arellano, a
Chicago-based immigrant rights activist from Mexico. In 2006, Elvira took
sanctuary in a church in Chicago to prevent the separation of her family. She
then became the global symbol of the U.S. immigrant rights movement and the
millions of people who mobilized to protest for immigration reform that year.”
This free public event will take place on Campus Center, Weis Cinema. Sponsors
include Asian Students Organization (ASO), Difference & Media Project
(DMP), Hindu Students Organization (HSO), International Student Organization
(ISO), La Voz magazine,
Latin American Student Organization (LASO), Student Labor Dialogue (SLD). Information,
(617)372-0911, mrodrig@bard.edu.
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| Elvira Arellano, in action. |
√√ Tuesday, Oct. 28,
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON (Bard campus): “Global Immigrant Rights and A Country
Without Frontiers” is the title of a 6 p.m. talk by Elvira Arellano, a
Chicago-based immigrant rights activist from Mexico. In 2006, Elvira took
sanctuary in a church in Chicago to prevent the separation of her family. She
then became the global symbol of the U.S. immigrant rights movement and the
millions of people who mobilized to protest for immigration reform that year.”
This free public event will take place on Campus Center, Weis Cinema. Sponsors
include Asian Students Organization (ASO), Difference & Media Project
(DMP), Hindu Students Organization (HSO), International Student Organization
(ISO), La Voz magazine,
Latin American Student Organization (LASO), Student Labor Dialogue (SLD). Information,
(617)372-0911, mrodrig@bard.edu.
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