ELECTIONS
COMMUNITY
Gary Horton presents Eastside Grassroots Coalition plan for Buffalo Rd Corridor Advance registration required Apr 1 at 12-1:30pm, Jefferson Educational Society, Erie PA.
Erie's East Side Renaissance plan: 5 things you need to know
Erie's East Side Renaissance plan: 5 things you need to know
NY legislators want more use of complete streets "The Complete Streets policy, which has been adopted by Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties and several area municipalities, recommends all modes of travel be considered in the design of projects."
JUSTICE
Kicked Erie protester presses for police oversight as suit goes to mediation
2 Black men among 9 sworn into Erie police force, replacing retiring officers
Erie Talk in the Morning is an old school call-in show on a right-wing radio station, hosted 6-8am on WJET AM 1400. The callers are generally older white males who rehash the same stuff, but politically independent host Scott Bremner really wants callers with something new and intelligent to say, so your call would probably be appreciated. It's hard to listen to, but worth considering for sharing info or opinions, as the audience seems to be broader than what calls in.
Erie peace event for Ukraine Mar 5 1pm Perry Square, Erie PA Host: First Ukrainian Pentecostal Church. Also, church is accepting donations of medical supplies for soldiers, including pain medication
such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen, alcohol wipes, gauze and bandages. Donations can be dropped off at the church, but officials asked that donors call or text Pastor Rogulchik at 814-528-7409 or Pastor Vladymir Snitko at 814-602-1079 before leaving any supplies. (via Kristen Nichole)
2 Black men among 9 sworn into Erie police force, replacing retiring officers
SCHOOLS
Petition: Retire the Racist Mascot at Erie's East Middle School Erie School Board Director Jay Breneman raised this issue and started this petition to the Erie School Board
Our Erie podcast was selected as Erie Reader's 2021 Best Local Podcast. Hosts Marty Nwachukwu and Lydia Laythe present weekly episodes. "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"
Erie Talk in the Morning is an old school call-in show on a right-wing radio station, hosted 6-8am on WJET AM 1400. The callers are generally older white males who rehash the same stuff, but politically independent host Scott Bremner really wants callers with something new and intelligent to say, so your call would probably be appreciated. It's hard to listen to, but worth considering for sharing info or opinions, as the audience seems to be broader than what calls in.
UKRAINE
such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen, alcohol wipes, gauze and bandages. Donations can be dropped off at the church, but officials asked that donors call or text Pastor Rogulchik at 814-528-7409 or Pastor Vladymir Snitko at 814-602-1079 before leaving any supplies. (via Kristen Nichole)
Silent Peace Walk for Ukraine in Erie YourErie coverage of Feb 28 event. Hosted by Erie Benedictines for Peace.
EARTH
Mar 10 - Our Environmental Future: Building Diverse Coalitions for a Better Tomorrow Online. Host: PA Rep. Napoleon Nelson
Mar 21-Apr 10 - Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival 90% virtual.
Mar 21-Apr 10 - Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival 90% virtual.
Mar 30 - World Wide Climate Teach In PSU Erie Behrend campus and Allegheny listed as having events, no public details at this writing.
Mar 31 - Beekeeping at Gannon's Goodwill Garden 6 p.m. | Waldron 219 Gannon University
Mar 31 - Beekeeping at Gannon's Goodwill Garden 6 p.m. | Waldron 219 Gannon University
DEP announce six projects from coastal zone grants
Interview with interim executive director of Conservation Voters of PA Molly Parzen
Interview with interim executive director of Conservation Voters of PA Molly Parzen
ARTS & WORDS
Now on view - "Out of Many - Stories of Migration" At Erie Art Museum. Out of Many is a series of exhibits, events and conversations centering around the work of five photographers working out of Pittsburgh
Now on view - "Out of Many - Stories of Migration" At Erie Art Museum. Out of Many is a series of exhibits, events and conversations centering around the work of five photographers working out of Pittsburgh
Mar 19 - Dramashop Book Club: Water by the Spoonful, by Quiara AlegrÃa Hudes 11am
Mar 19 - Movie: "9-5" (1980) 1:30pm Blasco Memorial Library Erie PA Free, public w/cc
Mar 24 - Documentary: "9to5: The Story of a Movement" Q&A with founders of 9to5 collective and its nationwide organizing of women office workers in the late 1970s and early ’80s. Virtual, free 7:30pm Host: Battle of Homestead FoundationMar 25 - Apr 10 - SWEAT - Erie Playhouse
Mar 30 - Apr 9/streams 4/10 - Cleveland International Film Festival In-person and streaming.
Mar 30 - Apr 9/streams 4/10 - Cleveland International Film Festival In-person and streaming.
Off the Beaten Path Bookstore changes name to Good Neighbor Bookstore "Located in the historic Village of Lakewood NY...we work on curating titles for the community that promote understanding, diversity, and creativity."
BLAX Museum 2022 "annual event featuring Black artists from Northeast Ohio that pay homage through original art and honorary performances and presentations."
BLAX Museum 2022 "annual event featuring Black artists from Northeast Ohio that pay homage through original art and honorary performances and presentations."
GEMISH
Erie's Juneteenth celebration planned for June 18-19. Jamestown Juneteenth Celebration will take place again in June but there are plans to have several events leading up to it Jamestown Juneteenth Celebration
Throughout February, Hagen History Center blog posted stories and photos from African Americans in Erie County: A Trail of Shared Heritage . You can start here
First Names added to animal abuse registry in CHQ Co. "The local law prevents convicted offenders from adopting, purchasing or obtaining animals from any animal shelter or pet seller. It also requires animal shelters and pet sellers to examine the registry to confirm that the name of the potential owner is not listed."
Allegany Nature Pilgrimage returns June 3-5, registrations now open. Allegany State Park.
Photos
Sunflowers helianthus annuus by Bruce Fritz, U.S. Department of Agriculture Public domain
Silent March for Peace for Ukraine Feb 28 by Deb Spilko
Sunflowers helianthus annuus by Bruce Fritz, U.S. Department of Agriculture Public domain
Silent March for Peace for Ukraine Feb 28 by Deb Spilko
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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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Photos from Silent March for Peace in Ukraine hosted by Erie Benedictines Feb 28, 2022.
See links under UKRAINE for other images/video
Ice sculpture left from Winter Carnival.
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