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EARTH
Apr 7 - Good Friday Pilgrimage: Walk the Stations of the Cross with the Sorrowful Mother and Mother Earth” beginning at 11 a.m. at St. Peter Cathedral, 10th and Sassafras Streets, Erie PA "The suffering already caused by climate crisis and the need for effective environmental action will be the focus of prayer and reflection at places where that suffering is evident in our community today. Between stops, participants walk in silence on a route through the city. " Host: Benedictines for Peace bfp@eriebenedictines.org Benedictinesforpeace.com
Apr 18 - Erie's Bayfront PennFuture 6pm Blasco Library Erie PA. "Jenny Tompkins, PennFuture Campaign Manager for Clean Water Advocacy, to discuss opportunities to utilize our bayfront in a way that protects our water resources."
Apr 19 Earthfest at Jamestown Community College 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Jamestown Community College, 525 Falconer St, Jamestown, NY Host: JCC Earth Awareness Club. RSVP
Apr 22 - Kids for Positive change season 2 premiere 8am WQLN (PBS-Erie) every Saturday, also videos on website. This season will focus on awareness of environmental issues and empowerment for change. Produced by WQLN.
Apr 27 - Environmental Justice: Exploring Urban Agriculture and Green Cities: Raven Clark 7pm "JES Satellite Program Coordinator Raven Clark will draw on her experiences working with and researching urban agriculture. She will share how food and other products can be grown in cities, urban agriculture in northwestern Pennsylvania, the future of "green" cities, and how it all ties into environmental justice." Jefferson Ed. Society (satellite location), Erie Center for Arts & Technology (ECAT)—650 East Ave. Suite 120, Erie.
Lake Erie, Our Kin is a new documentary by Lyons Den Productions co-directed by John C. Lyons and Melissa Troutman. Airing in two parts on WQLN PBS.
Part 1: Thursday, April 6 at 8PM EST
Part 2: Thursday, April 13 at 8PM EST
Watch online at: https://www.wqln.org/shows/chronicles
Part 1: Thursday, April 6 at 8PM EST
Part 2: Thursday, April 13 at 8PM EST
Watch online at: https://www.wqln.org/shows/chronicles
Interview: W.PA environmental leader's new memoir is inspired by the life and work of Rachel Carson (Allegheny Front) Audio interview with Patricia DeMarco PhD, Executive Director of the Rachel Carson Homestead Association and Director of the Rachel Carson Institute at Chatham University in Pgh.
Urban Farming in Erie: Grow Your Own Way (Spencer Cadden/Erie Reader) "Where our food comes from and why growth is important"
Wind Trubines for Erie? (YourErie)
Environmentalists, advocates urge Shapiro to stay the course on carbon compact (PA Capital-Star)
Apr 17-18 - Living Voices: Within the Silence Robert H Jackson Center, Cappa Theatre, Jamestown NY. "interactive performance will help the audience understand the impact of Executive Order 9066, which imprisoned thousands of innocent Japanese Americans during World War II, through the experiences of one young incarcerated citizen."
Apr 28 - Empty Bowls Ashtabula 5-7PM, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W 13th, Ashtabula OH. $25 Fundraiser for Feed Our Vets
Apr 29-30 - Youngstown May Day Festival Noon-6pm, Calvin Center in Youngstown. "fun, free celebration of labor, climate justice, human rights, and Beltane" Event by Youngstown Action Center, Calvin Center for the Arts, and Youngstown Solidarity Network.
May 6 - All Things Equal - The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg will be performed live by Michelle Azar 7:30pm at Reg Lenna Arts Center Jamestown NY
May 6 - RBG Day in Jamestown "The Robert H. Jackson Center and the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts have collaborated to bring you a wonderful day of Ruth Bader Ginsburg-related programming. Join us for a panel at the Jackson Center and a performance at Reg Lenna."
HEALTH
Apr 17-28 - Second Annual CHQ County Book Read "Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives and the Health of Our Nation by Linda Villarosa. Her book "tells the full story of racial health disparities in America by revealing the toll racism takes on individuals and public health." Villarosa will also speak at Chautauqua Institution July 20.
Apr 25 - A Humane Response to the Overdose Epidemic: Exploring the Impact of 'Harm Reduction' in Erie Daniel Schank PhD 7pm Jefferson Educational Society - 3207 State St., Erie, PA FREE
How do we answer for Erie's gun violence? A Holy Week reflection by Bishop Rowe (ETN) "A few weeks ago, I joined with the other Episcopal bishops in Pennsylvania — all of us part of an Episcopal Church network called Bishops United Against Gun Violence — to endorse a platform of state legislation to reduce gun violence in our state. We have endorsed sensible limits that most Americans support. "
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Pennsylvania ranks near bottom of states in renewable energy generation (StateImpact PA)
PA trains: what's known, unknown about hazardous freight (Matthew Rink/Bucks Co. Courier Times)
Fetterman, Casey and Ohio’s Sherrod Brown introduce new rail safety legislation (PA Capital-Star)
PA trains: what's known, unknown about hazardous freight (Matthew Rink/Bucks Co. Courier Times)
Fetterman, Casey and Ohio’s Sherrod Brown introduce new rail safety legislation (PA Capital-Star)
Wind Trubines for Erie? (YourErie)
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ARTS & FESTS
Apr 15 - SJNN Guess That Tune Gala fundraiser Bayfront Convention Center
Apr 17-18 - Living Voices: Within the Silence Robert H Jackson Center, Cappa Theatre, Jamestown NY. "interactive performance will help the audience understand the impact of Executive Order 9066, which imprisoned thousands of innocent Japanese Americans during World War II, through the experiences of one young incarcerated citizen."
Apr 28 - Empty Bowls Ashtabula 5-7PM, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W 13th, Ashtabula OH. $25 Fundraiser for Feed Our Vets
Apr 29-30 - Youngstown May Day Festival Noon-6pm, Calvin Center in Youngstown. "fun, free celebration of labor, climate justice, human rights, and Beltane" Event by Youngstown Action Center, Calvin Center for the Arts, and Youngstown Solidarity Network.
May 6 - All Things Equal - The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg will be performed live by Michelle Azar 7:30pm at Reg Lenna Arts Center Jamestown NY
May 6 - RBG Day in Jamestown "The Robert H. Jackson Center and the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts have collaborated to bring you a wonderful day of Ruth Bader Ginsburg-related programming. Join us for a panel at the Jackson Center and a performance at Reg Lenna."
ELECTIONS & GOVERNANCE
Apr 16 - Disrupt the Corrupt MarchOnHarrisburg Tour Noon - 1:30pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Erie 7180 Perry Highway, Erie..
Apr 16 - Disrupt the Corrupt MarchOnHarrisburg Tour Noon - 1:30pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Erie 7180 Perry Highway, Erie..
PA Commonwealth and Superior Court election guide 2023
Panel on Pa.’s unequal voting rules and how they impact you (Spotlight PA) Recorded 3/30
Panel on Pa.’s unequal voting rules and how they impact you (Spotlight PA) Recorded 3/30
Erie County Council limit on cellphone access at meetings raises Sunshine Act concern (Erie Times-News)
Two Who Tried to Suppress Black Vote in 2020 Lose Lawsuit by NY Attorney General James (WRFA) "violated state and federal laws ... through disinformation, including claims that mail-in voters would have their personal information disseminated to law enforcement, debt collectors, and the government." The pair called roughly 85000 voters across NY, PA, MI, IL and OH
HEALTH
Apr 17-28 - Second Annual CHQ County Book Read "Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives and the Health of Our Nation by Linda Villarosa. Her book "tells the full story of racial health disparities in America by revealing the toll racism takes on individuals and public health." Villarosa will also speak at Chautauqua Institution July 20.
Apr 25 - A Humane Response to the Overdose Epidemic: Exploring the Impact of 'Harm Reduction' in Erie Daniel Schank PhD 7pm Jefferson Educational Society - 3207 State St., Erie, PA FREE
The Journey Towards Inclusive Mental Health Services (Amy VanScoter/Erie Reader) Journey to a Trauma Informed Life co-owner Angelica Spraggins sheds light
Video: Panel on how to obtain public health information in Pa (Spotlight PA)
Video: Panel on how to obtain public health information in Pa (Spotlight PA)
JUSTICE
Apr 20 - "Americans and Their Games" – Sports in American History. Part III: The Tales of Race and Ethnicity Andrew Roth PhD Jefferson Educational Society - 3207 State St., Erie, PA 7:00 p.m. $10/person or $15 with a guest
Openly gay pastor welcomed at Luther Memorial (Erie News Now) "The 36-year-old 'Pastor Jay' was appointed in January to become the new pastor at the Lutheran Church."
SCHOOLS
Erie School district celebrates multicultural night (Erie News Now)
PENNCREST board member Jeff Brooks decides not to run again, "seeing the posts out there implying I'm a groomer and people misrepresenting policy, lying about child porn... It was never about winning elections for me. It was about what we could accomplish between elections. And, with [Board president] Mr.DeFrancesco going so low as to look up my recently deceased parents wills for dirt... I can't just keep trying to go high."
Blogger Peter Greene explores how PENNCREST board member David Valesky seems to be mirroring the extremists in the Central Bucks School District. WHYY explores how Central Bucks reportedly plans to spend $1 million-plus in legal fees in response to allegations about (read or listen) An overview of the battles in with extremists in Central Bucks SD (Bucks County Courier Times)
Apr 13 - Media For Us, By Us: Diverse Communication Outlets in Erie 7pm Panel Discussion In this panel discussion, local media pioneers Sonya Byes (Chatting with Sonya and Friends) and Michael Mahler (Erie Gay News) will discuss the origins of their platforms and their importance to diverse communities in the Erie area. 7pm Jefferson Ed. Society, Satellite location: : Erie Center for Arts & Technology (ECAT)—650 East Ave. Suite 120, Erie, PA Free.
May 3 - New Americans: Demographic Trends and Immigration Patterns in Erie, PA Baher Ghosheh PhD Jefferson Educational Society - 3207 State, Erie at 7:00 p.m. Free.
May 1 - What is White Supremacy & Christian White Nationalism? Perspective from a Unitarian Universalist Minister Featuring: Charles Brock, M.Litt. 6PM Satellite location/Fairview) Lincoln Community Center Library – 1255 Manchester Rd. Erie, PA. Presented by Jefferson Ed. Society
May 12 - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Is It Just a #Hashtag, or Is It Real? w Gary Lee MBA Jefferson Educational Society - 3207 State St., Erie, PA May 12 at Noon FREE, optional $5 lunch (must pre-register 24 hours in advance)
DEI Commission, defying Brenton Davis legal threat, moves forward with nine-member board (Erie Times-News)
New Executive Director for Erie Co Human Relations Commission (Erie Times-News)
Competency reviews often trap people in PA jails (Spotlight PA) Competency proceedings often for low-level misdemeanors
Pa. among top states for white supremacist propaganda in 2022 (PA Capital Star)
Pa. among top states for white supremacist propaganda in 2022 (PA Capital Star)
Your Turn: Implement universal basic income in Erie to heal poverty, address teen violence (Duryea Lacey/Erie Times-News
Concerns over Pittsburgh version of "Cop City" (Pgh City Paper)
PA Peace Alliance
LGBTQ+
Some local support groups: TransFamily of NWPA suport group meets at Crime Victim Center of Erie Co. 125 W. 18th St., Erie PA. Venue Phone: (814) 455-9414. Compton's Table weekly "Chat & Chills" provide a space for queer youth, register for location. .And a reminder that the Aging with Pride group is now meeting regularly, for socializing, coffee and light refreshments. Check their website for details.
Concerns over Pittsburgh version of "Cop City" (Pgh City Paper)
PA Peace Alliance
LGBTQ+
Some local support groups: TransFamily of NWPA suport group meets at Crime Victim Center of Erie Co. 125 W. 18th St., Erie PA. Venue Phone: (814) 455-9414. Compton's Table weekly "Chat & Chills" provide a space for queer youth, register for location. .And a reminder that the Aging with Pride group is now meeting regularly, for socializing, coffee and light refreshments. Check their website for details.
Openly gay pastor welcomed at Luther Memorial (Erie News Now) "The 36-year-old 'Pastor Jay' was appointed in January to become the new pastor at the Lutheran Church."
Geauga Co. church firebombed to stop drag event (CBS) Event at alternative locale had protesters and counter-protesters (WKYC)
MOVE
Considering the City: Building a Bayfront Highway (Erie Reader/Lisa Austin, Janice Cole, Roland Slade, and Adam Trott)
City of Erie temporarily places Greengarden bike path on hold (Erie News Now)
Considering the City: Building a Bayfront Highway (Erie Reader/Lisa Austin, Janice Cole, Roland Slade, and Adam Trott)
City of Erie temporarily places Greengarden bike path on hold (Erie News Now)
Meadville Bikeshare program kicks into gear (SUMC) Titusville considering Bikeshare (Titusville NewsJournal)
Erie streetscape overview (Kevin Flowers/ETN)
Reimagining Erie as a 15 minute city (Radius) originally posted in 2021
Erie School district celebrates multicultural night (Erie News Now)
PENNCREST board member Jeff Brooks decides not to run again, "seeing the posts out there implying I'm a groomer and people misrepresenting policy, lying about child porn... It was never about winning elections for me. It was about what we could accomplish between elections. And, with [Board president] Mr.DeFrancesco going so low as to look up my recently deceased parents wills for dirt... I can't just keep trying to go high."
Blogger Peter Greene explores how PENNCREST board member David Valesky seems to be mirroring the extremists in the Central Bucks School District. WHYY explores how Central Bucks reportedly plans to spend $1 million-plus in legal fees in response to allegations about (read or listen) An overview of the battles in with extremists in Central Bucks SD (Bucks County Courier Times)
WORKING PEOPLE
Apr 28 - Workers Memorial Day "On April 28, the labor movement observes Workers Memorial Day to remember workers killed, injured, or made ill on the job and to renew the fight for strong safety and health protections." ~AFL-CIO
Pa Democrats Continue Push for OSHA Protections in Public Sector (PA House Dems) Rep. Harkins first sponsored legislation to provide public sector OSHA protections nearly a decade ago after a tragic accident close to home. Currently, protections under the federal OSHA only apply to the private sector and federal government employees.
PA extends program for in-person UC claimants (Penn Capital-Star)
Pa Democrats Continue Push for OSHA Protections in Public Sector (PA House Dems) Rep. Harkins first sponsored legislation to provide public sector OSHA protections nearly a decade ago after a tragic accident close to home. Currently, protections under the federal OSHA only apply to the private sector and federal government employees.
PA extends program for in-person UC claimants (Penn Capital-Star)
Starbucks fires Buffalo worker who started national union movement (Common Dreams) "Instead of negotiating a first union contract as required by law, Starbucks has chosen to double down on its illegal union busting by firing Alexis Rizzo."
Local 1196: A Steelworkers Strike (WQED- PBS) "For four months, Sam George followed striking steelworkers from the picket line and union halls to their homes, where some frank, gritty conversations emerged ...The filmmaker takes viewers inside blue-collar America by way of Brackenridge, Pa, to witness this bitter dispute through the eyes and voices of the strikers."
GEMISH
GEMISH
Apr 13 - Media For Us, By Us: Diverse Communication Outlets in Erie 7pm Panel Discussion In this panel discussion, local media pioneers Sonya Byes (Chatting with Sonya and Friends) and Michael Mahler (Erie Gay News) will discuss the origins of their platforms and their importance to diverse communities in the Erie area. 7pm Jefferson Ed. Society, Satellite location: : Erie Center for Arts & Technology (ECAT)—650 East Ave. Suite 120, Erie, PA Free.
Apr 19 What is Afrocentrism? A Look at world history through a different lens 6pm Featuring: Parris Baker, Ph.D. Host: Jefferson Ed. Society. Satellite Location: Alexander Music Recital Hall (Edinboro University) 110 Kiltie Rd. Edinboro, PA Free.
PA joins 22-state coalition to protect reproductive rights (Politics PA) @
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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
IN MEMORIAM notices: I prefer being contacted by a loved one about notifying the community of a passing, preferably acting within the wishes of the person who has passed.
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