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The events collected in the W A M M Events Calendar represent a diversity of viewpoints, which may not be the viewpoint of Women Against Military Madness (W A M M) and/or its individual members. |
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We make our best effort to include events which are in line with our mission, but we are not intimately involved with the planning of all of the events listed. |
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Please note that WAMM's provision of information on other groups' events is not meant to convey nor endorse any action contrary to public policy that would be inconsistent with exempt purposes under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) i.e., charitable purposes. |
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July 3, 4, and 5
People’s Bailout: Estate/Moving Sale for Rosemary Williams
3138 Clinton Avenue South, Minneapolis
Minneapolis resident Rosemary Williams, who has lived in the same house for 26 years, is the standard bearer for home foreclosures and has been at the center of the struggle.
NEWS ON HER CASE: Rosemary did not receive an eviction notice this week. GMAC has temporarily backed off from the eviction and offered to significantly lower the price to $90,000.00 for which they will sell Rosemary her home (GMAC bought her home at a sheriff's sale). However, they will not finance the mortgage. They have given her until July 10 to produce documentation showing she has secured financing. If she is not able to do so by the 10th, they have said they will give her additional time to vacate her home.
We're glad that Rosemary has more time in her home and a chance to keep it. However, there will still be an estate sale. Items include: children’s clothing, shoes, jewelry, furniture (petal style kitchen table, sofa, shelves, dressers, grandfather clock), books, electronics, vases, and more.
Sponsored by: the Minnesota Coalition for a People's Bailout. WAMM is a member of the Minnesota Coalition for a People's Bailout.
Info and Updates: 612-822-8020 or online.
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Thursday, July 9
Demonstration: Toys for War Orphans!
1:00 p.m.
Peavey Plaza, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis - Market Day on the Mall!
There will be a wagonload of dolls with injuries (missing arms, legs, bandages) to increase awareness of children who are war victims as well as a flyer with information to pass out.
There will be filming of some of the responses of people who are talked to.
Sponsored by: the WAMM Media Committee.
Info and to donate dolls: : contact the W A M M office or email the Media Committee.
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Thursday, July 9
Talk by Lisa Ledwidge: Prospects for a Nuclear Weapons-free World
6:45 p.m.
Parish Community of St. Joseph, 8701 36th Avenue North (Corner of Boone), New Hope
“What are the real prospects for a nuclear free world and what role does nuclear energy play in this debate?”
Lisa Ledwidge is the Outreach Director of the United States Institute for Energy and Environmental Research (IEER), a non-profit group that provides scientific information and analysis on environmental, energy, and security issues to policymakers, journalists, and the public.
Discussion follows. Free and open to the public.
Sponsored by: Northwest Neighbors for Peace. Endorsed by: WAMM.
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Wednesday, July 15
Talk by Smadar Lavie: “Mizrahi Jewish Feminism and the Question of Palestine”
6.30 p.m.
Bedlam Theatre, 1501 South 6th Street (West Bank), Minneapolis
Educator, author and activist Smadar Lavie will be leading an exciting discussion about a facet of Israeli society not well known in the U.S. ,and how it relates to Palestinian and Israeli issues.
Free and open to the public.
Sponsored by: the International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network. Endorsed by: the WAMM Middle East Committee.
Info: email.
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Saturday, July 18
Veterans for Peace Retreat: Pigstock
all day
Windbeam Farm, N2934 750th Street, Hager City, Wisconsin (directions online)
Minnesota Veterans for Peace daylong retreat that includes: a general meeting, announcements, speakers (Chris Hedges, Helen Benedict, Chante Wolf, Coleen Rowley, Nigel Parry, Jeff Nygaard, and more), food, entertainment and ceremonies. Camping grounds are available for Friday and Saturday nights.
Sponsored by: Veterans for Peace, Chapter 115. Endorsed by: WAMM.
Info or to register: 651-388-5863 or email.
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Sunday, July 19
Outdoor Film Viewing: “Slingshot Hip Hop”
9:00 p.m.
Bedlam Theatre, Rooftop Deck, 1501 South 6th Street (West Bank), Minneapolis
“Slingshot Hip Hop” is the first feature-length documentary about the Palestinian hip hop movement. At the cutting edge of this emerging Middle Eastern youth, it is a fresh, complex and energizing window into contemporary life in Palestine and Israel, and into one of the many identities that Arabs are exploring today.
Free and open to the public.
Sponsored by: the International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network. Endorsed by: the WAMM Middle East Committee.
Info: email.
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Monday, July 20
FREE Third Monday Movies and Discussion
Come See the Paradise
6:30 pm
St. Joan of Arc Church, Upper Room, Parish Center, 4537 Third Ave. S., Minneapolis
An enormously moving and nostalgic story of the World War II era with a background of the relocation of Japanese-Americans from their homes to armed encampments across the United States.
Mainstream Film--133 minutes.
WAMM documentaries are FREE and followed by lively discussion. Parking is close and EASY!
Info: contact the W A M M office.
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Sunday, July 26
75th Anniversary Picnic: 1934 Minneapolis Truckers Strike
Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Minnehaha Park, Wabun Picnic Area (#4), 4825 Minnehaha Avenue South, Minneapolis
The Minneapolis truck drivers strike is one of the most important strikes in labor history. On July 20, 1934, police opened fire, shooting 60 strikers in the back and killing two of them. In August, the strike was won by Teamsters local 574, a huge victory, spurring labor organizing throughout the region.
Speakers/Historical Displays/Food/Children’s Games.
Sponsored by: the 1934 Minneapolis Truckers Strike Picnic Committee. Endorsed by: WAMM.
Info: 952-457-6680 or email.
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