Analyzing Immigration and Comprehensive Reform through a Civil Liberties Lens

Analyzing Immigration & Comprehensive Reform through a Civil Liberties Lens   Fordham University—Westchester Campus 400 Westchester Avenue West Harrison, NY 10604   Sunday, March 9, 2014 2:00 – 4:00 PM   U.S. Policy has historically shown patterns of exclusivity and intentional acts of marginalization as it relates to immigration and the right to naturalization. If […]

Women at the Vanguard of the Worker Cooperative Movement

Flyer attached below.  Antoinette Klatzky with the Eileen Fisher Leadership Institute will moderate the evening: Women at the Vanguard of the Worker Cooperative Movement and the Local Fair Wages Campaign Monday, March 10th at the Mapleton Conference Center, 52 North Broadway, White Plains.  6pm potluck, program starts at 6:45pm.   Jennifer Welles is the Cooperative […]

Vigil in front of Entergy Headquarters in White Plains

Indian Point Safe Energy Coalition 888-474-8848   Contact: Marilyn Elie, c 914-954-6739 For Immediate Release Interviews available on request.  This event is co-sponsored by Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Riverkeeper and Sierra Club, Atlantic Chapter  Fukushima: the Unfolding Tragedy  Tuesday, March 11: 4 PM; Vigil with Jun San Yasuda, Grafton Peace Pagoda, at Entergy Headquarters, 440 […]

Blue Gold: World Water Wars

Greenburgh Nature Center 99 Dromore Road, Scarsdale, NY, United States

Title: Movie - Blue Gold: World Water Wars   Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at 7:00PM   Details: Wars of the future will be fought over water, as they are today over oil, as the source of all life enters the global marketplace and political arena. Corporate giants, private investors, and corrupt governments vie for […]

Worker Cooperatives: Pathway for Jobs Creation in Yonkers

Panel Discussion WORKER-OWNED PRODUCERS’ COOPERATIVES: An Alternative Pathway for Jobs Creation and Economic Development for Yonkers 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2014 Hudson River Community Association March Meeting Nepperhan Community Center 342 Warburton Ave., Yonkers Panel Participants: Julie Weiner, M.S., LMHC, Health Educator,  Yonkers Community Activist:  The Mondragon Coop:  Economic Success in Basque Spain after […]

Press Conference on Medical Marijuana in White Plains

Press Conference: Medical Marijuana in New York State  Dawn Carney, HIV patient Barbara Gallagher, Cancer survivor Dr. Julie Holland, NY Physicians for Compassionate Care Maryanne Houser, Parent Dalila Kessaci, Parent Jamin Sewell, Person living with Multiple Sclerosis  What does research say about the use of medical marijuana to treat serious illnesses and conditions, such as […]

Community Roundtable on Social Activism

TODAY’S SOCIAL ACTIVISM; WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE… DATE:          Monday, March 17, 2014 TIME:           7:00 pm - 9:00 pm LOCATION: THEODORE D. YOUNG COMMUNITY CENTER - TDYCC – LOUNGE 1-2                     32 Manhattan Ave.                     White Plains, NY 10607                     914.989.3600                     We’re Bringing Social Activism Back!!! Today’s society, as we know it, […]

How to start a vegetable garden

LAKELAND ADULT EDUCATION    LAKELAND SCHOOLS   56. NEW! Beginner Organic Vegetable Gardening 1 CLASS, THURSDAY, 3/20 7:30-9:00 P.M. / LCBMS-101 FEE: $15 (NO SENIOR DISCOUNT) Transform your backyard into a garden that produces delicious food for your family. Imagine fresh organic vegeta- bles right from your backyard to your table all summer long. Doug will teach you […]

Alternatives to Violence Project in White Plains

Slater Center 2 Fisher Court, White Plains, NY, United States

Community AVP Level 1 Workshop, White Plains, NY   Start: 03/21/2014 - 7:00pm End: 03/23/2014 - 8:00pm   Participants will: Learn better ways to manage anger. Improve communication and listening skills. Help to make a difference in our community.   Workshop location: Slater Center 2 Fisher Court White Plains, NY 10601   Workshop schedule: Friday, […]