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LISTING OF CURRENT PACG HAPPENINGS:
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DATE: February 21st, 2010
Peace activist Cindy Sheehan will speak in Des Moines and participate in the Iowa Component of the Peaceable Assembly Campaign-Nonviolent Direct Action against War Funding.
When: Sunday, February 21st and Monday the 22nd
Where: Drake University Olmsted Center, Chet Guinn’s Fire House and the Des Moines Offices of Senators Grassley and Harkin
The Peaceable Assembly Campaign, www.peaceableassemblycampaign.org, is a national campaign seeking an end to the U.S. wars in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan and an end to U.S. support of the continued occupation of the Palestinian territories. For more information contact Brian Terrell, terrellcpm@yahoo.com ph. 641.785.2321 OR Elton Davis, elton_davis@excite.com ph. 515.771.9322
DATE: February 19th, 2010
Mark the date – Social Justice Movie on February 19th, 2010!
The film, FOOD, INC. will be shown at 7:00pm in the Davenport Unitarian Church, 3707 Eastern Ave., downstairs in the lounge.
About the film: http://www.foodincmovie.com/
DATE: February 15th, 2010
The Corporate Reform forum of Progressive Action for the Common Good and other partner organizations invite you to attend a PUBLIC RALLY in PROTEST of the recent Supreme Court decision that money = free speech.
On President’s Day, February 15th, at noon, in front of the Federal Courthouse in Davenport, citizens will address, and demand justice, from our nine Supreme Court justices. Democracy requires vigilance and toil… if we don’t pay attention, we’ll be owned by big oil. As if that’s not already the case, we now can be certain who will win the next race… it won’t be Obama or even Joe Biden, it will be Exxon, Monsanto and Pfizer! Do we as a culture really want to see, the end of our democracy? If not, I suggest we all do what we can, to reinforce the brotherhood of man. To stand with each other against corporate might, to say “hell no, you won’t win this fight!” And lo and behold, we’ll begin to see, a rising consensus upon the land that a corporation does not equal a man.
Please RSVP and share this event with everyone you know. The flyer is attached – please print it and post it at your neighborhood books store, coffee shop, library, YMCA, union hall, community center, university, store windows, and anywhere else you can think of that will reach as many people as possible. See you the 15th!
DATE: February 13th, 2010
Tickets are now on sale for the Buy Fresh Buy Local, Local Foods Valentine’s Breakfast to be held on Saturday, February 13th from 9-11am at Nan’s Piano Bar in the Freight House complex 421 W. River Drive, Davenport, IA.
This is a local foods breakfast prepared and sponsored by the Quad City Chapter of Buy Fresh Buy Local. Local ingredients from area Buy Fresh Buy local farmers will be used to create a delicious breakfast menu. Stuffed French toast, crepes, egg strata, roasted potatoes, steel-cut oatmeal and more will be served buffet style. Dishes will be prepared with local Eggs, Bacon, Ham, Potatoes, Fruits, Vegetables, Herbs, Honey and more. Vegetarian dishes will also be available. A delectable Buy Fresh Buy Local pastry table will complete this charming Valentines breakfast!
Tickets to the Buy Fresh Buy Local Valentine’s Breakfast are $12.50 each. All proceeds benefit the Quad Cities Chapter of Buy Fresh Buy Local. Seating is limited through advanced ticket sales.
Tickets are available at the Buy Fresh Buy Local booth at the Freight House Farmers market on Saturdays from 8am to 1pm or through Phil Crandall or call 309-799-7420 or go to www.bfblqc.org
DATE: February 13th, 2010
This event will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2010 starting at 7:00 p.m. in the Starlight Ballroom; Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds
The Benefit will feature live music from the Southern Cross Band, as well as dancing, a cash bar, and a silent auction. All proceeds from the ticket sales and auction will benefit Blue Ridge Rescue and HARPS. for mor informayion, contact: Jane Goettsch @ 563-508-3942 or info@qcheartsforhorses.com
The Hooved Animal Rescue & Protection Society (HARPS) is based in Barrington, IL and is dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of neglected and abused hooved animals. Check out their website for more information: www.harpsonline.org.
Blue Ridge Rescue in Blue Grass, Iowa rescues horses and retrains them to give them a new chance at life and adoption. Check out their website at www.blueridgerescue.org.
Please join us!
It’s not too early to think about the Chicago Green Festival 2010! You need to reserve the weekend of May 22-23 on your calendars for a great road trip. If we get enough
interest from the QC’s, we will car pool, split parking and/or share a block of hotel rooms. Email me at mitch@tollerud.com
Visit the website: http://www.greenfestivals.org/chicago/ for more info!
DATE: December 18th, 2009
Seasons Greetings Everyone!
It’s the time of year to celebrate the good work we are doing for justice. I hope you will join us this Friday, December 18th as we do exactly that!
Progressive Action for the Common Good invites you to:
“Peace on Earth” Christmas Party
Friday, December 18th
7-10:30pm
Palmer Student Union Hall
1000 Brady St in Davenport
Our theme is “Peace on Earth” — bring some of your favorite music to share as we will be spinning our own CDs. There will be door prizes, Christmas punch, good food, good friends, and of course, some of us will be kicking up our heels on the dance floor! Don’t forget to don your peace wear/gear and if possible, bring a finger food or dessert to share.
Be sure to invite all of your friends, family, & co-workers! This will be great fun for the entire family! Palmer has recently changed their policy so we will not be serving alcohol this year. For more information, call PACG at 563-676-7580 or click to view/print our invite…
DATE: December 11th, 2009
All of you who oppose the escalation of war in Afghanistan: We need to meet!
Where: Davenport Unitarian Church, 3707 Eastern Ave. Use the north entrance to the Community Room.
When: Friday, December 11th at 6:30pm.
Many of us are frustrated with Obama’s decision to send more of our young people to the AF/PAC war. We need your input to organize our local peace community.
Please put this meeting on your calendars and spread the word!
The Sisters of the Humility of Mary will Host “NO IMPACT MAN” a HOLIDAY SCREENING SPECTACULAR! On Monday evening, December 7th at 6:30 pm at the Humility of Mary Center, 820 West Central Park Avenue, Davenport, IA.
After the screening there will be a discussion about how we can reduce our consumption, spend less, put the fun back into the holiday season and get more of what matters out of it. In addition, a Holiday Swap Meet will take place. Everyone is invited to bring a gently used (or never used) item to trade for items that fit your gift list. Leftover items will be donated to Humility of Mary Housing and Shelter programs.
“No Impact Man”, tells the story of Colin Beavan’s decision to completely eliminate his personal impact on the environment for a full year. For him it means eating vegetarian, buying only local food, and turning off the refrigerator. No problem – at least for Colin – but he and his family live in Manhattan. So when his espresso-guzzling, retail-worshipping wife Michelle and their two-year-old daughter are dragged into the fray, the No Impact Project has an unforeseen impact of its own.
It is most appreciated if you RSVP at http://bit.ly/3WDmB1. While there view a trailer of the “No Impact Man” movie. For more information contact The Sisters of Humility at 563/323-9466.
Yes, Drinking Liberally is tonight, Friday, December 4th, from 5pm – 8pm. However, our former haunt, Sippi’s, is CLOSED for the season so we will be meeting at the Great River Microbrewery located on 322 E. 2nd St in downtown Davenport, across from Bucktown.
We realize the Gallery Hop is also tonight for all you art lovers, so feel free to join us before or after you head that way.
And, in case you did not catch some of the media coverage, the 3 day economic forum was great! Stop by the brewery to learn more about it. Can’t wait to see you!
From Senator Joe Bolkcom an invitation to ALL Iowans!
A Policy Summit about Securing Iowa’s Budget Now and For the Future
Friday, December 4, 2009 from 9am to 3pm at the Botanical Center in Des Moines, IA
Join us for a one-day fiscal policy summit hosted by the Iowa Fiscal Partnership. The summit will examine and respond to the balance problem built into Iowa’s fiscal structure and budget practices. We are bringing in national and state experts to offer their perspectives. In addition, other speakers will offer a look at various possibilities for reforms in order to create a more sustainable budget for Iowans. This event will provide information about the challenges we all face as Iowans.
Please respond to aberg@cfpciowa.org if you are planning to attend.