Wednesday, January 31, 2018

This & That ~ February 2018

Online calendar updated during the month
Note: Check with original links for most accurate and updated information

CALENDAR
Feb 1 & 2 - “February One: The Story of the Greensboro Four” In the winter of 1960, four African-American college freshmen stage a sit-in at a North Carolina Woolworth's to protest segregation. 6pm in Scot Cinema, Edinboro University - Frank G. Pogue Student Center, 405 Scotland Rd Edinboro, PA Info: Center for Diversity and Inclusion (814) 732 - 2912   Film website
Feb 2-3 - The Keystone Progress Summit 2018  Hilton Harrisburg, Harrisburg PA. Hosted by Keystone Progress. "The PA Progressive Summit is for anyone with an interest in progressive politics—bloggers, organizers, social justice advocates, union workers, organizational leaders, college organizers and activists from around Pennsylvania."  FAQ
Feb 3 - Wild and Scenic Film Festival Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Cleveland OH. 
Feb 6 - Press Conference on Erie's Redlining 9am Booker T Washington Center 18th & Holland.
Feb 7 - Citizens to Be Heard City Hall Erie PA 9am "support Council president Sonya Arrington's resolution for a public hearing about the Viaduct. Wear red or orange."
Feb 8 – Documentary: “Walking in Black History”  8pm WQLN (PBS-Erie). Join 40 teens and young adults from Erie on a journey of discovery to the landmarks of the American Civil Rights movement  in WQLN-TV's premiere presentation. June 2017 marked the 25th anniversary of the yearly bus trip, founded by Rev. Herlies Murphy, Pastor of Community Baptist Church in Erie, in 1992. Students from Erie area schools apply to go on the trip, which is free of charge to those who are selected. Gary N. Horton, Executive Director of the Urban Erie Community Development Corporation, picked up the torch from Rev. Murphy and has led the annual trip for more than two decades. Film by Tom Weber, Mr. Horton is Executive Producer of the film. Trailer &  Trailer Will be posted online as well.
Feb 8 - Single Voice Reading Series features B.J. Hollars  7pm Tillotson Room, Tippie Alumni Center, Allegheny College Meadville PA. Free, open to public." Works include "Flock Together: A Love Affair With Extinct Birds, From the Mouths of Dogs: What Our Pets Teach Us About Life, Death, and Being Human,"  "Thirteen Loops: Race, Violence and the Last Lynching in America," "Opening the Doors: The Desegregation of the University of Alabama and the Fight for Civil Rights in Tuscaloosa." In spring 2018: "The Road South: Personal Stories of the Freedom Riders. "
Feb 9 - Vendredi Gras: Fat Friday   Voodoo Brewery 834 Bessemer St, Meadville PA.  “Join Common Roots for a(n almost) Mardi Gras party! Enjoy games, music, food, and a drink with the price of admission. All proceeds will go to Common Roots, a membership-based organization that aims to empower residents and improve housing conditions in Meadville, PA.”
Feb 10 - Winning Pennsylvania: Erie 2018 Kickoff    UECDC   2046 E 19th, Erie PA  1-3PM "We’re coming together in 2018 to build an Erie that works for everyone: with good jobs, affordable healthcare, and representatives that look out for us—not their corporate donors.At the 2018 kickoff, we’ll talk about our path to power...Co-sponsors:Climate Reality Project, Healthcare For All Pa, Keystone Progress, NAACP Erie, One Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Student Power Network, Women’s March Pennsylvania
Feb 12 - Not My President's Day Fiesta  7-10 PM 47 E. Mohawk Pl, Buffalo NY Hosted by Subversive Theatre Collective.  Musical acts, $8. 
Feb 15 - YSU Lecture Series: Gabby Giffords and Mark Kelly  Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Avenue, Youngstown, Ohio , 7:00 p.m. Tickets are free on a first-come, first-served:
 www.stambaughauditorium.com
Feb 15-17 - Trae Crowder: WellRED Tour  "The Liberal Red Neck" Pittsburgh Improv Comedy Club, PittsburghPAFeb
Feb 15-17 Northwest Weekend V 
Feb 17 - Erie County Democratic Party Petition Evening Social 6:30pm Ambassador Banquet and Conference  Center, 7794 Peach, Erie PA. "Come help out candidates get their petitions signed as part of the Northwest Weekend V! Please note that only registered Democrats can attend and sign. Cash bar and finger foods."
Feb 17 - PA-3 Democratic Forum 55 W Connelly Blvd, Sharon, PA 1pm. Hosted by Indivisible Mercer Co.
Feb 18 - Breakfast with the Candidates  9 AM - 11 AM Sharon American Legion Post 299 Bingo 1395 E State St, Sharon, PA
Feb 19 - Join the Democracy Movement 6:30pm Unitarian Universalist Organization of Erie 7180 Perry Hwy, Erie PA Hosted by March On Harrisburg. 
Feb 21 - Citizens to Be Heard City Hall, Erie PA Hosted by Erie CPR 7:30-10:30PM. Speak up about the Viadeuct.
Feb 22 - Silent Peace Walk Hosted by Benedictine Sisters of Erie, this month co-sponsored by Mercyhurst University Campus Ministry. 7-7:30PM.
Feb 23 "Look and See: A Portrait of Wendell Berry" Center for Communication Arts, Allegheny College, Meadville PA Rescheduled because of flooding. Offered in partnership with the French Creek Valley Conservancy and Allegheny College. This event is free and open to the public."
Feb 23 - Legislative Luncheon hosted by the Erie League of Women Voters 12 PM · The Sight Center of Northwest PA 2545 W 26th St, Erie, PA “You are invited to a Legislative Luncheon hosted by the Erie League of Women Voters with invited guests--Erie County’s legislators from the State House and Senate.”(814) 455 - 0995
Feb 24 - Working Peoples Day of Action  11AM Perry Square, Erie PA Hosted by NWPA Labor Federation" Speakers: Director David Henderson of AFSCME DC 85, William Grove, Director of MHA of NWPA, Rep. Pat Harkins, Andre' Horton Erie County Councilman and LIUNA 603 member, Mayor Joe Schember, Bob Merski, Jr Erie City Councilmember, and Curtis Jones a Erie City Councilmember and member of our African American Clergy." About Janus v AFSCME
Feb 28 - Earth Stewardship/Creation Care: Seeking Nature’s Truths  St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 410 N Main St, Jamestown, NY  Jamestown Community College Professor, Becky Nystrom launches the Green Up Jamestown 2018 series with her presentation. Hosted by GreenUp Jamestown, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History
Mar 1 - "An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power" (2017) Blasco Memorial Library, 160 E. Front Street (Front and East Bayfront Parkway), Erie. Hosted by Our Water, Our Air, Our Rights. Addresses progress made to tackle the persistent problem of climate change. Free and open to the Public Trailer
Mar 3 - AO Movie Series - "Lake of Betrayal: The Story of Kinzua Dam"    Allegheny Outfitters, 430 Pennsylvania Ave W, Warren, PA
Mar 4 - Community Call for Peace $10 at the door. All proceeds to benefit MATV. Tickets can be purchased through eventbrite or at the door. Performers such as: Yung Skola, Rodger Montgomery, Matty B, Jess Royer, The Wildeyes, Clever Norman, L.E.C.,The Breeze Band, Duke Sherman Band, Daystar
Mar 8 - Wild and Scenic Film Festival Chatham University, Pittsburgh PA
Mar 10 -  Environment Erie’s Murder Mystery Theatre  Brewerie at Union Station, Erie PA

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
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2018 PA PRIMARIES AND REDISTRICTING
Check this link for updates especially in the PA 3rd and 5th  areas
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