MEDIA
Our Erie podcast "The Our Erie series will bring citizens, entrepreneurs, activists, politicians and thought leaders together for a frank discussion around societal issues facing the post-industrial city of Erie, Pennsylvania and the United States at large." Jonathan Burdick reviews Our ErieFOOD
Little Free Pantry Meet n' Greet Raffle November 7 11am to 1pm 816 W. 8th Erie PA "Everyone that stops by my porch during this event, says hi & donates items will get a raffle ticket to win 1 of 2 (maybe 3) gift baskets! Please wear a mask & I will have hand sanitizer sitting out. All donations I receive will be distributed to several LFP's in the area." Hosts Raegin Irwin and Little Free Pantry - ErieThe Oasis Market closed Regionally-sourced indoor farmers market and small business incubator, closed in October. According to co-founder and chief operating officer Faith Kindig, "reduced foot traffic downtown because of the pandemic, an upcoming increase in their rent, plus free produce distributions all around them were factors that figured into their decision to close." (ENN 10/18/2020)
Whole Food Co-op Thanksgiving plates The co-op is making available their annual organic Thanksgiving take-out plates. Options are turkey, vegan and gluten-free. Single and family size. Check them for details.
JUSTICE
Standout at Diamond Park in Meadville every Friday from 12-1pm Meadville Against Racism #blacklivesmatter
"Hayes' social posts painted false picture of racial justice march" (Emma McNeely, "Edinboro Now" October 16, 2020) In-depth discussion about write-in candidate Greg Hayes, who posted false and potentially dangerous rumors about the nature of the peaceful Racism Has No Home Here march in Edinboro.
WNY Peace Center 53rd Annual Event: An Evening with Dr. Cornel West Nov 9 at 7pm Virtual event. An Evening with Activist, Professor and Author, Dr. Cornel West .
PGH: "By ‘impressive’ margin, Citizen Police Review Board’s oversight expanded by Pittsburgh voters" (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 11/4/2020) "Black residents in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County gain protection from hair style discrimination; Juneteenth officially a holiday" (Trib 10/21/2020)
"Hayes' social posts painted false picture of racial justice march" (Emma McNeely, "Edinboro Now" October 16, 2020) In-depth discussion about write-in candidate Greg Hayes, who posted false and potentially dangerous rumors about the nature of the peaceful Racism Has No Home Here march in Edinboro.
WNY Peace Center 53rd Annual Event: An Evening with Dr. Cornel West Nov 9 at 7pm Virtual event. An Evening with Activist, Professor and Author, Dr. Cornel West .
PGH: "By ‘impressive’ margin, Citizen Police Review Board’s oversight expanded by Pittsburgh voters" (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 11/4/2020) "Black residents in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County gain protection from hair style discrimination; Juneteenth officially a holiday" (Trib 10/21/2020)
LGBTQ
MARRIAGE: Same-sex married couples concerned about protecting their legal status: Erie Gay News editor Mike Mahler offers these attorney suggestions: Alison Scarpitti, Attorney At Law at Scarpitti & Scarpitti; Art Martinucci; Melissa Larese at Quinn Law Firm; Grant Yochim (Steadman Law Office); Jim Steadman (Steadman Law Office)"Erie Gay News reaches miliestone issue in effort to serve LGBTQ community" (GoErie 10/20/2020)
Virtual E3 Youth Summit Fall 2020 Nov 20-21 "For youth 12-20 and the adults who care for them! Entertainment — art— DJ— with a side of self care"
EARTH
Can Creating Community Rights Change Ashtabula’s Environmental Status as a“Sacrifice Zone”? North Coast Voice Oct 7-Nov 4, 2020 pp. 13-14 Lisa Burroughs for Ashtabula County Water Watch interviews Tish O’Dell, a leading Ohio activist from the Community Legal Defense Fund (CELDF)ARTS & WHAT HAVE YOU
2020 @ 1020 – “ Dafmark 1020 Holland St., Erie Nov. 7-21. Limited audience, by reservation. "The exhibit, with artwork from the community, will touch on world issues, including the coronavirus pandemic, Black Lives Matter, climate change and weather disasters, the 100th anniversary of women's right to vote, and the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Japan.' ~ Liz Allen, Erie Reader Review
"Marx in Soho" by Howard Zinn Nov. 6-15 PACA, 1505 State St, 2nd Floor, Erie, PA "a brilliant, witty, and insightful introduction to Marx's personal life, his analysis of society, and his passion for radical change. " 6 Performances. In-Person & Online
"Marx in Soho" by Howard Zinn Nov. 6-15 PACA, 1505 State St, 2nd Floor, Erie, PA "a brilliant, witty, and insightful introduction to Marx's personal life, his analysis of society, and his passion for radical change. " 6 Performances. In-Person & Online
"Stop Kiss" Dramashop Nov 13-21 "A poignant and funny play about the ways, both sudden and slow, that lives can change irrevocably,” says Variety. After Callie meets Sara, the two unexpectedly fall in love. Their first kiss provokes a violent attack that transforms their lives in a way they could never anticipate."
Every Woman” at Hagen History Center , Third floor Ballroom of the Watson-Curtze Mansion will host "Every Woman," a Mannequin Art Exhibit from Artlore Studio. 'Every Woman' is an LWV/Erie County 2020 Suffrage Centennial Project developed to help Erie County commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendments and to celebrate the diversity of our community. The project is also meant to place a focus on voting and remind all of our citizens that voting is a right, hard fought for by many, but also a responsibility." Till the end of November 2020.
Every Woman” at Hagen History Center , Third floor Ballroom of the Watson-Curtze Mansion will host "Every Woman," a Mannequin Art Exhibit from Artlore Studio. 'Every Woman' is an LWV/Erie County 2020 Suffrage Centennial Project developed to help Erie County commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendments and to celebrate the diversity of our community. The project is also meant to place a focus on voting and remind all of our citizens that voting is a right, hard fought for by many, but also a responsibility." Till the end of November 2020.
"Canadians create COVID-era Thanksgiving traditions as cases climb, restrictions mount"(Canada Press 10/11/2020)
"13 pics from outside Philly's vote counting operation, aka the center of the known universe" (Billy Penn, 11/5/2020)
Erie County United hosts "Count Every Vote Rally" Nov. 4, 2020
Website Erie News Now coverage Photo: Deb Spilko
Reproductive rights demonstration outside Erie County Courthouse Oct. 30, 2020
Photo courtesy Adison Tomlinson.
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In non-pandemic times, this is a calendar of events for people who believe "a better world is possible." Published monthly. Focus is local/regional. Not affiliated with any organization All upcoming event listings are nonviolent. Event submissions send to moonkat2014@gmail.com
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