This & That ~ Mar 16, 2015

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Mar 19 - Charles E. Curran: “Justice in the Christian Tradition.” 7:00 P.M. in Cole Auditorium at Edinboro University. “Curran long has been a controversial figure in the Catholic Church. His views and teachings on a range of contentious topics, from abortion and contraception to premarital sex, divorce and homosexuality, remain at odds with the Church’s, and in 1986, the Vatican took away his credentials to teach Catholic theology, effectively barring him from teaching Catholicism in any Catholic school. “The lecture and discussion is sponsored by the James F. Drane Bioethics Institute. Related:  Loyal Dissent Memoir of a Catholic Theologian Charles E. Curran , Father Charlie Curran Has Made a Career out of Standing up to the Vatican 
Mar 19 -Death Row exoneree shares 21-year odyssey 7PM Mercyhurst University, Taylor Little Theatre, Erie PA

Mar 22 – World Water Day

Mar 25 – Happy Valley Erie Art Museum FILM.

Mar 25 – Romero Award Preesentation and Lecture “The Mercyhurst University Department of Religious Studies presents its 2015 Archbishop Oscar Romero Award to Sister Mary Claire Kennedy, SSJ, social justice coordinator for the Sisters of St. Joseph in Erie. The presentation is set for Wed., March 25, at 7 p.m. in the Mercy Heritage Room, Sullivan Hall. Known locally for her involvement in outreach efforts like the Thanksgiving Dinner and the “Take Back the Site” vigils, Sister Mary Claire has also been instrumental in raising awareness about human trafficking, the topic she will address in her lecture.” Info:  dmcfee@mercyhurst.edu”

Mar 22 -  3^rd Annual Call for Peace Benefit for MATV. Oasis Pub, live performances.

Mar 28 MATV Job Fair Mothers Against Teen Violence is once again sponsoring a Youth Summer Job Fair to take place Saturday, March 28 at the Booker T. Washington Center from 12-3PM. The orientation for job seekers, which was very well attended last year, will run from noon til 1PM and the Fair will pick up from 1-3PM 

Mar 28 - Gull Point Clean-Up  9am – 12pm Presque Isle State Park “Join Park Naturalists for a litter clean-up within the Gull Point Natural Area. Meet at Gull Point trailhead at Beach 10 parking lot. The natural area of Gull Point is closed to the public from April 1st until November 30th therefore, misses Presque Isle's annual spring clean-up and fall International Coastal Clean-up. The total out and back walk is four miles over sandy terrain. Once we arrive at the tip of Gull Point, we will be picking up debris along the shoreline. Be prepared for the weather on that day. Please call to register by calling the park office at 814-833-7424.”

Mar 30 -Keynote Presentation: Robert P. Moses Ford Chapel Alleghney College Dr. Robert P. Moses is a legendary civil rights activist and a MacArthur Award-winning educator. He is the president and founder of The Algebra Project Inc., a national nonprofit dedicated to improving the mathematics achievement of historically underrepresented students and communities. 

Mar 30 --Apr 2 - Spring Break Eco-Camp Environment Erie is hosting a Spring Break Eco-Camp on Presque Isle State Park and Head Waters Park. The Eco-Camp is for student’s ages 10-14 who are interested in learning more about the environment, recreation, sustainability, and water quality. Register your student today at www.environmenterie.org. For more questions, please call Education Manager Nate Millet at 814-440-3953.

Mar 31 – “Women Making History” 7Pm Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center, Mercyhurst University. Honoring: Linda Grace Austin, Lora Caldwell, Sr Pierre Dembinski RSM,  Linda DiPlacido, Laura Grappy, Jill Hrinda-Patten, Christine Konzel, Denise Lee, Jennifer Marz. Free and open to the public.

Mar 31 – “Forks Over Knives” at Whole Foods Co-op “examines the profound claim that most, if not all, of the degenerative diseases that afflict us can be controlled, or even reversed, by rejecting our present menu of animal-based and processed foods.” Sponsored by The Erie Vegan and Vegetarian Society. No charge for this event Please sign up at customer service

Apr 3 – RESCHEDULED: Justice for Immigrants vigil. Date TBA.

Apr 9 – Maria Shriver joins Joan Chittister ‘In Conversation’ Mercyhurst University, Erie. Two women who share a passion for issues of peace and justice – especially as they affect women – will share the stage when Mercyhurst University hosts the second annual Joan D. Chittister Lecture on April 9.

Apr 9-26 - Les Miserables Erie Playhouse, Erie PA.

Apr 15 Two Days, One Night FILM at Erie Art Museum.

Apr 16 – The Wisdom to Survive “Climate Change, Capitalism, and Community” At Erie Movie House, 3424 West Lake Rd, Erie 6PM. “sponsored by the Erie Friends (Quaker) Worship group, a community that meets twice a month for worship in the manner of Friends. A brief discussion of the film and social time with refreshments will follow the showing. Free will offering.”
Apr 16 -17 - AmeriMasala's first giant body puppet making workshop is tentatively scheduled at PACA 1505 State. This will be part of the AmeriMasala's UnoWE parade in July. People from Cleveland's Parade of the Circle will  teach and facilitate. Free and open to the public. Need to gather at least 25 folks for 4-5 different teams. Contact Lynn Johnson. 
Apr 20 -  The Great Invisible on Independent Lens WQLN Crew members, families, fishermen, and others still haunted by the Deepwater Horizon explosion provide gripping first-hand accounts of their experience in a disaster that had tragic repercussions up and down the Gulf Coast and beyond.
Apr 20 – Pro medicinal and recreational mariuana rally/demonstration/protest Perry Square Time TBD
Apr 22 - Invisible At Erie Art Museum Film, sponsored by Whole Foods Co-op. 
Apr 28 - Stormwater: The New "Blue Gold"  6:00 pm. TREC, Erie PA. Organized by Environment Erie “Attendees will learn what low impact development is and how to encourage it in today’s world through best management practices that can be easily adapted to residential properties. Upon completion of the workshop, each participating household will receive a free Rain Wizard bin and stormwater handouts. There will be a fee of $10 per family to attend the workshop and limits of one bin per household, family members are welcome!” Refreshments served.
Apr 29 - White God Film at Erie Art Museum 
May 8-10 - Spirit Quest Film Fest Edinboro PA.
May 8-10 – Festival of the Birds Presque Isle. 
May 18 - Medea Benjamin in Erie Benedictines for Peace will sponsor Medea Benjamin as their Spring Speaker. Medea is co-founder of CodePink, a political activist group, and Global Exchange, a human rights organization. She is also the author of Drone Warfare: Killing by Remote Control and seven other books. Her work for justice in Israel and Palestine includes taking numerous delegations to Gaza and organizing the Gaza Freedom March. For more information, email Sister Marlene Bertke, OSB or visit Benedictines for Peace. Monday, May 18, 7:00 p.m. Mount St. Benedict Monastery, Erie A free-will offering will be appreciated More on Medea Benjamin