Mn-prog-events Mailing List: Progressive Calendar 06.18.11

[David Shove (shove001]

             P R O G R E S S I V E   C A L E N D A R   06.18.11
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1. Transition town    6.18 8:45am
2. Juneteenth         6.18 10am
3. Socialism/Cuba     6.18 10am
4. Palestine film     6.18 10am
5. CUAPB              6.18 1:30pm
6. Northtown vigil    6.18 2pm
7. Capitalist victims 6.18 3pm
8. Unions today       6.18 7pm
9. Mendota Dakota     6.18 9pm

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From: "Wanda Ballentine" <wsb70 [at] comcast.net>
Subject: Transition town 6.18 8:45am

Awakening the Dreamer Symposium
Saturday, June 18, 2011 8:45 am
St Joan of Arc Church 4537 3rd Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55419

The purpose of the Awakening the Dreamer Symposium is to bring forth an
environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling and socially just
human presence on this planet. The Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the
Dream Symposium www.awakeningthedreamer.org provides learning,
inspiration, team-building and renewal in community. It is a
transformative educational experience that empowers participants to
respond to humanity's current situation with action and informed,
grounded optimism about our future.

The June 18th Symposium is offered in partnership with St. Joan of Arc
Church with hundreds of people expected to attend. The Symposium is six
and a half hours long and will include:
 inspirational video segments with time for individual reflection and
group exercises;
 a program booklet for taking notes, journaling and exploring additional
resources;
 a catered vegan lunch from Gandhi Mahal restaurant with networking
opportunities;
 breakout groups where participants can learn more and plan next steps for
their workplaces, church ministries, community organizations and schools.

June 18 Awakening the Dreamer Symposium 9:00am -3:30pm (doors open for
registration and inspiration at 8:00am) Cost: $25 (scholarships
available); Vegan meal provided by Gandhi Mahal Restaurant
http://www.meetup.com/TransitionTownsTwinCities/events/20221131/C
Check it out
http://www.meetup.com/TransitionTownsTwinCities/events/20221131/


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From: Susan Leskela <sleskela [at] gmail.com>
Subject: Juneteenth 6.18 10am

Saturday, June 18th is the Twin Cities Juneteenth Festival observing the
June 19th, 1865 proclamation of the abolition of slavery in Texas. This
celebrates the freedom for people of all racial backgrounds.

The festival is at North Mississippi Regional Park 5114 North Mississippi
Drive, Minneapolis located between N 49th Avenue and N 53rd Avenue off of
Interstate 94 along the Mississippi River


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From: "Greg Klave" gregklave [at] msn.com
Subject: Socialism/Cuba 6.18 10am

Coffeehour at la Conexion de las Americas, 6/18
Please come to this event I am hosting on
Saturday, June 18th, 2011
10 AM to 11:45 AM
La Conexión de las Américas
3019 Minnehaha Ave, Suite 20 Minneapolis, MN 55406

The Struggle for Socialism in Cuba
Presented in English Our Presenters

Speakers Esteban Morales and Katia De Llano will be speaking today about
Cuba's ongoing process of economic reform. Mr. Morales is professor
emeritus of political economy at the University of Havana as well as the
former director of the Center for the Study of the United States and
Hemispheric Affairs. Ms. De Llano is professor emeritus of economics at
the University of Havana as well as a former economic advisor to the Cuban
National Assembly. Summary

The recently completed the 6th Congress of the Cuban Communist Party
approved a set of economic reform measures that will transform the Cuban
economy in the coming years, due in large part to the world economic
crisis of the past three years. The Congress also instituted a process of
generational transition in the leadership of the Party. Professors Morales
and De Llano, two respected academic figures and political activists, will
be coming to analyze the importance of these developments within the
context of Cuba and its 50-year history after the Cuban Revolution.

We'll have muffins and coffee for you.


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From: Women Against Military Madness <wamm [at] mtn.org>
Subject: Palestine film 6.18 10am

A Documentary: "Our Story" Presented by Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi
Saturday, June 18, 9:30 a.m. (Refreshments); 10:00 a.m. (Presentation and
Discussion) Southdale Hennepin County library, 7001 York Avenue South,
Edina.

"Our Story" describes the Palestinian situation from 1948 until the
present with particular emphasis on the Apartheid wall and the evolution
of the Israeli apartheid system.  The film serves as a critical source of
information for scholars, journalists, students, and anyone seeking an
objective narrative of the decades-old Middle East conflict. "Our Story"
is presented by Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi, the Secretary General of the
Palestinian National Initiative, "Al Mubadara" The film includes daily
life stories, maps, statistics, historical facts, photographs, and video
spots illustrating the presentation. Sponsored by: Middle East Peace Now
(MEPN). WAMM is a member of MEPN. FFI: Call Dixie, 952-941-1341


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From: Michelle Gross <mgresist [at] visi.com>
Subject: CUAPB 6.18 1:30pm

Meetings: Every Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at Walker Church, 3104 16th Avenue
South http://www.CUAPB.org

Communities United Against Police Brutality
3100 16th Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Hotline 612-874-STOP (7867)


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From: Vanka485 [at] aol.com
Subject: Northtown vigil 6.18 2pm

Peace vigil at Northtown (Old Hwy 10 & University Av), every Saturday
2-3pm


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From: Lisa Luinenberg <lisacge [at] gmail.com>
Subject: Capitalist victims 6.18 3pm

Saturday, June 18, 3PM
Panel Discussion:
Defending Victims of Capitalist Repression
Panel Discussion
Mayday Bookstore,
301 Cedar Ave., Minneapolis

Jeff Mackler (Jeff serves as West Coast Coordinator for the Committee to
Free Mumia Abu Jamal and as Coordinator, West Coast Lynne Stewart Defense
Committee)
Representative, Committee to Stop FBI Repression
Representative, National Committee to Defend the Cuban 5


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From: jtmiller jtmiller <jtmiller [at] minn.net>
Subject: Unions today 6.18 7pm

Working Democracy Discussion Forum

UNIONS TODAY: Can U.S. unions make a comeback in today's tough
economy, or is a new grassroots movement needed to organize the
workplaces? Featuring a report by Micah Farley on the Twin Cities
Jimmie John's organizing drive by the IWW.

Saturday, June 18, 2011 7:00 PM
MayDay Bookstore 301 Cedar Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55454 612-333-4719


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From: Eric Angell <eric-angell [at] riseup.net>
Subject: Mendota Dakota 6.18 9pm

"Rebirth of the Mendota Dakota Community"

Part documentary and part interview of Jim Anderson, the new chairperson
of the Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Council.  We journey deep into
the history of the Twin Cities area and touch on the Mdewakanton Dakota
people's creation story, history with French traders, the Louisiana
Purchase, the Treay of 1805, the beginning of white settlement in
minisota, Henry Sibley's relationship with local Indigenous people, the
US-Dakota War of 1862, and ongoing struggles by the Mendota Dakota
community to retain Dakota traditions and land. (June '11)

MTN 17 viewers:
"Our World In Depth" cablecasts on Minneapolis Television Network (MTN)
Channel 17 on Saturdays at 9pm and Tuesdays at 8am, after DemocracyNow!
Households with basic cable may watch.
6/18, 9pm and Tues, 6/21, 8am
"Rebirth of the Mendota Dakota Community"


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