Peace Program at Pine Bush Library- Watching “Unmanned”

Pine Bush Library 227 Maple Ave, Pine Bush, NY, United States

Join us for a peace program sponsored by the Pine Bush Library Board, who will be presenting the film "Unmanned." The film is about a drone pilot and his quarry, followed by moderated discussion. We will be in the Annex, next to the library, in the Community Room.The Board is supporting AMillionThanks.org which considers all members of […]

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Nuclear Regulatory Commission annual meeting

Dear Friends,This Wednesday, June 8th, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) will hold its annual meeting at the Doubletree Inn 455 South Broadway in Tarrytown from 7:00-9:00 p.m.  Each year the NRC has a public meeting and people may sign up to speak for about 3 minutes. SAPE has been sharing information for over two years about […]

Protest Gov. Cuomo’s attack on Palestinian rights!

*** PLEASE CIRCULATE WIDELY*** URGENT: This Thursday, June 9th, protest Gov. Cuomo’s attack on Palestinian rights! Thursday, June 9th, 5:30 PMOutside Gov. Cuomo's office, 633 3rd Avenue between 40th and 41stOrganized by Adalah-NY: The New York Campaign for the Boycott of Israel; Jewish Voice for Peace-NY; and Jews Say No! Tell Gov. Cuomo: We will proudly continue to stand for justice […]

Mariposa & The Saint (by Julia Steele Allen and Sara (Mariposa) Fonseca)

New Settlement Community Campus 1501 Jerome Ave, Bronx, NY, United States

Longtime friends, Mariposa and Julia, have written a play through the prison wall. Over the course of three years, crafted only by letters, they created a story that is urgent, emotional, and profound. Now, from inside the isolation of solitary confinement, Mariposa speaks directly to an audience. Please join us!  Presented in partnership with the Campaign for Alternatives to Isolated Confinement (CAIC) www.nycaic.orgFree […]

Happy Juneteenth!

White Plains Juneteenth Heritage, Inc. 223 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., White Plains, NY, United States

Come celebrate Juneteenth with WESPAC and the White Plains Juneteenth Heritage Committee for the STILL WE RISE: Juneteeth Parade & Festival.Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth Freedom Day, is the oldest known celebration observing the end of slavery in the U.S.The parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Mamaroneck Ave. Following is the festival at noon on Court Street.     

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Peace Program at Pine Bush Library- Book Discussion

Pine Bush Library 227 Maple Ave, Pine Bush, NY, United States

Join us for another peace program at the Pine Bush Library for a discussion on the 2007 book "The Most Dangerous Animal: Human Nature & the Origins of War" by David Livingstone Smith. We will be discussing Part 1, Chapters 1-6 in the Annex, next to the library, in the Community Room.

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Presentation on Syrian Refugees in Jordan

Presentation on Syrian Refugees in Jordan Presenter:  Felice Gelman, WESPAC Middle East Committee member            who recently visited refugees in the Zaatari Camp and in Amman,            Jordan Where:  Mariandale Retreat and Conference Center            299 North Highland Ave, Ossining, NY 10562 When:  Saturday, June 18, 2006 at 2:00 pm Felice is  co-founder of the Hudson Valley Refugee Call to Action whichmany of you […]

The Economics of Happiness

https://www.facebook.com/events/261536684201321/Next in our sustainability series, hosted by the Library and the Lewisboro sustainability committee. Always something to learn and great discussion.The Economics of Happiness offers not only a big-picture analysis of globalization, but a powerful message of hope for the future. The thinkers and activists we interviewed for the film come from every continent, and […]

Celebrating Father’s Day at Croton Point Park

COME CELEBRATE FATHER’S DAY WITH US! What:   Pete’s Pot Luck Picnic to celebrate Father’s DayWhen:  Sunday, June 19, 2016, 12 Noon – 6PM, Rain or Shine!!!  (ALSO on Saturday, June 18, 12 - 6, if you prefer - or both!)Where: Croton Point Park, Croton on Hudson New York, Kichawanc Lodge,              AKA “The REC HALL”Who:     IPSEC – […]

Board of Legislators Public Hearing on Phasing Out Heating Fuel Oil #4 and #6

PLEASE SPEAK UP!    What: Westchester County Board of Legislators Public Hearing on June 20, 2016 at 7:30 pm regarding legislation to phase out #4 and #6 heating fuel oil. https://www.facebook.com/events/1719530881668659/ Where: Westchester County Board of Legislators Chambers, 8th floor, 148 Martine Ave, White Plains, NYWhen: Arrive at 6 pm to sign up for a speaking slot. Comments limited to 3 […]