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CALENDAR 
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Feb 5 - "Harriet" Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Jamestown NY
Feb 6 - Discussion Panel: Black Lives Matter at School 7pm Mercyhurst University Student Union Erie PA Hosted by The Script Project #BlackLivesMatterAtSchool
Feb 6 - Discussion Panel: Black Lives Matter at School 7pm Mercyhurst University Student Union Erie PA Hosted by The Script Project #BlackLivesMatterAtSchool
Feb 6 - Benedictines for Peace: Silent Peace Walk the Blasco Library 160 E Front St. Erie PA 7pm
Feb 6 - Petition Signing Event - Crawford County Democratic Committee 926 Diamond Park Square, Meadville PA 3:30 PM – 6 PM
Feb 7 - Erie Dems Debate Watch and Petition Signing ECDP HQ 1305 State, Erie."Meet candidates, delegate hopefuls, and sign petitions while you're at it. Food and beverage provided. Doors open at 7pm and the Debate begins at 8PM."
Feb 8 - Erie Dems Petition Signing Party Garden Atrium, Ambassador Conference Center 7794 Peach St. Erie "Candidates and Supporters. Come help put Democratic candidates on the ballot. Hors d'oeuvres and cash bar."
Feb 8, 15, 22, 29 - Black History Film Festival Noon. Harbor-Topky Memorial Library 1633 Walnut Blvd, Ashtabula, OH. Host: Hubbard House Underground Railroad Museum.
New Feb 12 - 2020 Census Erie County Townhall Meeting with PA 2nd Lady Gisele Fetterman Blasco Library Erie Pa 11am "The U.S. Census is done every ten years to track increases, decreases and changes in community demographics. The Census numbers are used to decide representation and federal funding." Also Mayor Joe Schember, Gary Lee (Erie Co. Dir. of Administration), Q&A follow.
Feb 12-16 - "Harriet" Edinboro University - Frank G. Pogue Student Center 405 Scotland Rd. Edinboro, PA Room: Scot Cinema. Free for students & $1 per person for general public. Times and details at link.
Feb 13 - Toby Foyeh and Orchestra Africa (West African Music and Dance) Noon Bruno's Café, Penn State Behrend Erie PA. Free, public.
New Feb 13 - HistERIE Series - People and Places of African American Heritage in Erie 6:30pm Blasco Library 160 E. Front Erie PA "The focus will be on the key sites and stories of a driving and digital tour long in development by community historians, now nearing completion in the spring of 2020." Host Erie Co Library. Free *14-451-6927
Feb 13. 18, 20 - Black History Month Film Series Patterson Library 40 S Portage St Westfield NY.
New Feb 15 - Northwest PA Campaign Kickoff & Day of Action [#BackToBlue Tour] "If you're definitely planning to take action with us, John Fetterman, and our other special guests, please sign up using the official RSVP link here." Noon to 3pm Erie Democrats' HQ, 1305 State St, Erie, PA
New Feb 17 - Erie Emerging as a Bicycle Community 7pm Lavery Brewing Company, 128 W 12th, Erie PA "BikeErie’s Annual Member Congress is open to the public. Learn about the state of bicycling in Erie, and take part in shaping the future. Abbreviated board meeting beforehand at 6:30 p.m open to BikeErie members." Host: BikeErie
Feb 18 - "Global Fascism in the 21st Century: A Historical Perspective" 11:30am Clarion Hotel, 30 Lake Shore Drive East, Dunkirk NY. Professor Sasha Pack, University at Buffalo, Dept of History. Optional luncheon. Host League of Women Voters of Chautauqua Co. NY
Feb 18 - Black History Workshops 53 23rd St Jamestown NY 6pm "The Jamestown Juneteenth Planning Committee will be sponsoring Black History Workshops presented by Ms. Alize Scot at Emmanuel Baptist Church 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month beginning Tuesday, February 18th."
New Feb 19 - "Before the Flood" (2016) 1pm Mercy Hilltop Center, 444 E Grandview Blvd, Erie. Global climate change is examined from multiple perspectives, chronicling actor Leonardo DiCaprio's crusade to increase awareness of the potentially catastrophic effects of the environmental changes already underway. Free, public. 814-824-2214
Feb 19 - Film Society of NWPA: "Harriet" 6pm Bourbon Barrel 1213 State Erie PA.
New Feb 20 - Mar 1 - "The Crucible" Diebold Center for the Performing Arts Edinboro University Edinboro PA
New Feb 21 - "Obsidian: The Essence of Blackness" Meadville Council on the Arts 190 Market St Meadville PA "Gallery opening A celebration of black voices, faces, and artistic expression.
Join us again this Friday. Donations accepted." Through February 29.
Feb 21 - All Ages Movie Night "Selma, Lord, Selma" 6:30pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Erie 7180 Perry Hwy, Erie PA.
Feb 22 - Implicit Bias Workshop 9 to noon St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 410 N. Main St., Jamestown NY. Sponsored by The Commission to Dismantle Racism and Discrimination of the Episcopal Diocese of WNY
Feb 23 - "Art, Freedom, and Redemption" Antonio Howard 10:30am Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Erie, 7189 Perry Hwy Erie PA. "Antonio is currently working in the Federal Public Defender's Office and was recently awarded an Emerging Artist Fellowship from Erie Arts & Culture. Hear Antonio's powerful story and how visual art and poetry have shaped his life."
Feb 23 - Black History Program 2624 German Erie PA 6pm Hosted by Glenda Vaughn
New Feb 23 - Blasco Film Series: "Harriet" 1:30pm Blasco Memorial Library, Erie PA
Feb 24 - UB Distinguished Speaker Series: Yusef Salaam. Criminal Justice Advocate and Member of the Central Park Five University of Buffalo 7:30 p.m. Alumni Arena, UB's North (Amherst) Campus
Feb 27 - "Musical Celebration in Honor of Black History Month" with Breeze Band at Blasco Memorial Library 160 E Front, Erie PA 6pm
Apr 1 - PSU Speaker Series: Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha Iraqi-American physician, scientist & activist who exposed the Flint water crisis 7:30 p.m. Penn State Behrend, McGarvey Commons, Erie PA
Apr 1 UB Speaker Series : Jeff Corwin University of Buffalo Center for the Arts, UB's North (Amherst) Campus. Host of “Ocean Mysteries,” Renowned conservationist and environmental journalist.
Jun 15 - 20 - Walking in Black History Trip 2020 " Departing from Erie to civic and historical sights in Tuskegee, Montgomery, Selma and Birmingham, Alabama and additional stops on the return trip. Current intent is to join up with the Poor People's Campaign March on Washington on Saturday, June 20th."
New Jul 31 - Rage Against the Machine & Run the Jewels PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh
NEWS
Feb 6 - Petition Signing Event - Crawford County Democratic Committee 926 Diamond Park Square, Meadville PA 3:30 PM – 6 PM
Feb 7 - Erie Dems Debate Watch and Petition Signing ECDP HQ 1305 State, Erie."Meet candidates, delegate hopefuls, and sign petitions while you're at it. Food and beverage provided. Doors open at 7pm and the Debate begins at 8PM."
Feb 8 - Erie Dems Petition Signing Party Garden Atrium, Ambassador Conference Center 7794 Peach St. Erie "Candidates and Supporters. Come help put Democratic candidates on the ballot. Hors d'oeuvres and cash bar."
Feb 8, 15, 22, 29 - Black History Film Festival Noon. Harbor-Topky Memorial Library 1633 Walnut Blvd, Ashtabula, OH. Host: Hubbard House Underground Railroad Museum.
New Feb 12 - 2020 Census Erie County Townhall Meeting with PA 2nd Lady Gisele Fetterman Blasco Library Erie Pa 11am "The U.S. Census is done every ten years to track increases, decreases and changes in community demographics. The Census numbers are used to decide representation and federal funding." Also Mayor Joe Schember, Gary Lee (Erie Co. Dir. of Administration), Q&A follow.
Feb 12-16 - "Harriet" Edinboro University - Frank G. Pogue Student Center 405 Scotland Rd. Edinboro, PA Room: Scot Cinema. Free for students & $1 per person for general public. Times and details at link.
Feb 13 - Toby Foyeh and Orchestra Africa (West African Music and Dance) Noon Bruno's Café, Penn State Behrend Erie PA. Free, public.
New Feb 13 - HistERIE Series - People and Places of African American Heritage in Erie 6:30pm Blasco Library 160 E. Front Erie PA "The focus will be on the key sites and stories of a driving and digital tour long in development by community historians, now nearing completion in the spring of 2020." Host Erie Co Library. Free *14-451-6927
Feb 13. 18, 20 - Black History Month Film Series Patterson Library 40 S Portage St Westfield NY.
New Feb 15 - Northwest PA Campaign Kickoff & Day of Action [#BackToBlue Tour] "If you're definitely planning to take action with us, John Fetterman, and our other special guests, please sign up using the official RSVP link here." Noon to 3pm Erie Democrats' HQ, 1305 State St, Erie, PA
New Feb 17 - Erie Emerging as a Bicycle Community 7pm Lavery Brewing Company, 128 W 12th, Erie PA "BikeErie’s Annual Member Congress is open to the public. Learn about the state of bicycling in Erie, and take part in shaping the future. Abbreviated board meeting beforehand at 6:30 p.m open to BikeErie members." Host: BikeErie
Feb 18 - "Global Fascism in the 21st Century: A Historical Perspective" 11:30am Clarion Hotel, 30 Lake Shore Drive East, Dunkirk NY. Professor Sasha Pack, University at Buffalo, Dept of History. Optional luncheon. Host League of Women Voters of Chautauqua Co. NY
Feb 18 - Black History Workshops 53 23rd St Jamestown NY 6pm "The Jamestown Juneteenth Planning Committee will be sponsoring Black History Workshops presented by Ms. Alize Scot at Emmanuel Baptist Church 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month beginning Tuesday, February 18th."
New Feb 19 - "Before the Flood" (2016) 1pm Mercy Hilltop Center, 444 E Grandview Blvd, Erie. Global climate change is examined from multiple perspectives, chronicling actor Leonardo DiCaprio's crusade to increase awareness of the potentially catastrophic effects of the environmental changes already underway. Free, public. 814-824-2214
Feb 19 - Film Society of NWPA: "Harriet" 6pm Bourbon Barrel 1213 State Erie PA.
New Feb 20 - Mar 1 - "The Crucible" Diebold Center for the Performing Arts Edinboro University Edinboro PA
New Feb 21 - "Obsidian: The Essence of Blackness" Meadville Council on the Arts 190 Market St Meadville PA "Gallery opening A celebration of black voices, faces, and artistic expression.
Join us again this Friday. Donations accepted." Through February 29.
Feb 21 - All Ages Movie Night "Selma, Lord, Selma" 6:30pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Erie 7180 Perry Hwy, Erie PA.
Feb 22 - Implicit Bias Workshop 9 to noon St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 410 N. Main St., Jamestown NY. Sponsored by The Commission to Dismantle Racism and Discrimination of the Episcopal Diocese of WNY
Feb 23 - "Art, Freedom, and Redemption" Antonio Howard 10:30am Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Erie, 7189 Perry Hwy Erie PA. "Antonio is currently working in the Federal Public Defender's Office and was recently awarded an Emerging Artist Fellowship from Erie Arts & Culture. Hear Antonio's powerful story and how visual art and poetry have shaped his life."
Feb 23 - Black History Program 2624 German Erie PA 6pm Hosted by Glenda Vaughn
New Feb 23 - Blasco Film Series: "Harriet" 1:30pm Blasco Memorial Library, Erie PA
Feb 24 - UB Distinguished Speaker Series: Yusef Salaam. Criminal Justice Advocate and Member of the Central Park Five University of Buffalo 7:30 p.m. Alumni Arena, UB's North (Amherst) Campus
Feb 27 - "Musical Celebration in Honor of Black History Month" with Breeze Band at Blasco Memorial Library 160 E Front, Erie PA 6pm
Feb 27 - 24th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Luncheon 11:30 a.m. in Van Houten Dining Hall – North, 345 Scotland Road, at Edinboro University's main campus. Erie resident Luther R. Manus, Jr. will be honored for his lifetime of service to others
New Feb 28 - Mar 7 - "Silent Sky" SUNY Fredonia Bartlett Theatre, Rockefeller Arts Center, Fredonia, NY. Open to public
New Feb 28 - Mar 7 - "Silent Sky" SUNY Fredonia Bartlett Theatre, Rockefeller Arts Center, Fredonia, NY. Open to public
Feb 28 - PLAY: "The Fall of the African-American Youth" Hosted by Eagle's Nest Leadership Corporation HO Hirt Auditorium, Blasco Memorial Library 16 E Front, Erie. 6pm Friday, 2pm Saturday
New Feb 28 - "The Burden" nationwide release
Feb 28 - "Our Woods and Waters" Film Series Venango VFW, 20628 Gospel Hill Rd., Venango PA Hosts: Foundation for Sustainable Forestry, French Creek Conservatory.
New Feb 28 - "The Burden" nationwide release
Feb 28 - "Our Woods and Waters" Film Series Venango VFW, 20628 Gospel Hill Rd., Venango PA Hosts: Foundation for Sustainable Forestry, French Creek Conservatory.
Feb 28 & 29 - "Forbidden by Definition" East Middle School 1001 Atkins Erie PA "Join us for our 2nd Annual Black History Month Production at East Middle School including our students and dance companies from the community!" 6pm $13
New Feb 28 - Apr 3 - Lenten Vigils for Immigration Justice Perry Square, Erie PA noon.
Mar 12 - Teaching Tolerance: Overcoming Hate 6pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Erie, 7180 Perry Hwy, Erie. Presented by One Table of Erie PA
Mar 18 - PA Board of Education Public Hearing on Community College 10am H O Hirt Auditorium, Blasco Memorial Library 160 E Front St, Erie, PA
New Feb 28 - Apr 3 - Lenten Vigils for Immigration Justice Perry Square, Erie PA noon.
Mar 12 - Teaching Tolerance: Overcoming Hate 6pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Erie, 7180 Perry Hwy, Erie. Presented by One Table of Erie PA
Mar 18 - PA Board of Education Public Hearing on Community College 10am H O Hirt Auditorium, Blasco Memorial Library 160 E Front St, Erie, PA
Apr 1 UB Speaker Series : Jeff Corwin University of Buffalo Center for the Arts, UB's North (Amherst) Campus. Host of “Ocean Mysteries,” Renowned conservationist and environmental journalist.
Jun 15 - 20 - Walking in Black History Trip 2020 " Departing from Erie to civic and historical sights in Tuskegee, Montgomery, Selma and Birmingham, Alabama and additional stops on the return trip. Current intent is to join up with the Poor People's Campaign March on Washington on Saturday, June 20th."
New Jul 31 - Rage Against the Machine & Run the Jewels PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh
NEWS
"Environment Erie cites funding issues for closure" (Erie Times-News/GoErie Jan 23, 2020)
"McKnight named deputy mayor as Meadville reorganizes its council" (Meadville Tribune January 7, 2020) Two flipped seats; McKnight the second African American to serve on council and first African American deputy mayor; and the state's first openly-gay mayor (D) appears to be on the way to setting another record.
Erie history blogger Rust & Dirt has been posting local black history items.
Centennial Calendar: League of Women Voters of Erie County Events during this 100th anniversary of women's suffrage.
"McKnight named deputy mayor as Meadville reorganizes its council" (Meadville Tribune January 7, 2020) Two flipped seats; McKnight the second African American to serve on council and first African American deputy mayor; and the state's first openly-gay mayor (D) appears to be on the way to setting another record.
Erie history blogger Rust & Dirt has been posting local black history items.
Centennial Calendar: League of Women Voters of Erie County Events during this 100th anniversary of women's suffrage.
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