CALENDAR – August-September 2010
Locations in New Haven unless noted elsewhere.
SEPTEMBER
Wednesday, Sept. 1, 5 p.m.
Protest the appointment of Gen. Stanley McChrystal at Yale, former commander of the U.S. and NATO forces occupying Afghanistan. We will not let the war criminals get away with atrocities against the people of occupied nations! Prospect and Grove Streets. (accessible)
Wednesday, Sept. 1 – Friday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Coffee: The World in Your Cup. This $60-billion-a-year global industry connects the richest countries with some of the poorest. Admission: $5-$7 under 3 free. Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History,
170 Whitney Ave. (accessible)
Friday, Sept. 3 – Monday, Sept. 6, noon. – 8 p.m.
30th annual ODYSSEY 2010: A Greek Festival. Greek cuisine, live music, dancing, marketplace, folk dance performances, kids activities. Rain or shine. Free parking and admission. St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 480 Racebrook Rd., Orange. (accessible)
Saturday, Sept. 4, 9-11 a.m.
What Life in our Streams Tells us about our Water Quality, a free Regional Water Authority outdoor event at Chamberlain Recreation Area, Woodbridge. Adults and children ages 10+; must register: (203) 401-2654. (accessible)
Monday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.
Reclaiming the Prophetic Voice marks the cost of the ongoing wars in Iraq and Afghanistan by placing the August stone on the Memorial Cairn, corner of Broadway, Elm and Park St., inscribed with the death total of US military and the approx. numbers of Iraqi and Afghani civilians killed during August. The wars are not over.
Tuesday, Sept. 7, 7 p.m.
DPUC Public Hearing about electricity “tax.”
Hearing Room G-2 in the Mitchell Hall of Records, 200 Orange Street, New Haven. (accessible)
Wednesday, Sept. 8, 6-7 p.m.
Harnessing the Wind in New Haven, with Brian Driscoll of Phoenix Press, whose wind turbine graces I-95 and New Haven harbor. Main Library. Free parking. Info: www.phoenixturbine.eventbrite.com or 203-946-8835. (accessible)
Friday-Sunday, Sept. 10-12
CT Folk Festival & Green Expo with Nanci Griffith, Susan Werner, Gandalf Murphy and many more. Friday: Grassy Hill Song Circle (7:30 p.m.-tickets nec.). Saturday: The Green Expo and Family Concert (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.-free), Main Stage Concert (5 – 10 p.m. Tickets nec). Sunday: Dava Hoot (1 – 4 p.m.). Edgerton Park, Edgehill St. entrance. Info: www.ctfolk.com/ctff. (accessible)
Saturday, Sept 11, 8 – 10 a.m.
“Flapjack Frenzy” breakfast at Applebee’s, 526 Boston Post Road, Orange, hosted by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Pi Lambda Zeta chapter. Each breakfast includes 3 pancakes, 2 slices of bacon, and unlimited coffee, soda, milk, juice. $6 per guest. Call (860) 670-5662 or e-mail kgatison@aol.com for tickets. (accessible)
Saturday, Sept 11, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (Raindate Sept. 12)
Soundmind Soundbody Community Walk at Leon’s Restaurant, 501 Long Wharf Dr., to support and care for the homeless and others who are suffering from mental health issues. $25. minimum registration. Info, registration materials: www.cmhcfoundation.org (accessible)
Saturday, Sept. 11, 10 a.m.
Justice for Spectrum Strikers! Prayer service and support rally. Almost 400 nursing, dietary, housekeeping and laundry workers have been on strike since April 15 against Spectrum Healthcare. The workers demand a fair contract, safe workplaces and quality care for residents. Faith Congregational Church, 2030 Main St., Hartford. Info: 860-549-1199, www.seiu1199ne.org.
Tuesday, Sept. 14, 5;15—7:30 p.m.
A group of volunteers – from the Middle East Crisis Committee, Code Pink, Socialist Action, International Socialist Organization, and the CT ANSWER coalition – is planning to raise thousands of dollars for the U.S. Boat to Gaza by means of a CT River Cruise. The cruise will depart from Haddam, CT (opposite the river from the Goodspeed Opera House) at 5:15 p.m. and return at 7:30 p.m. There will be dinner, auction and music and the cost is $50 per person. Guests will include Tahani Salah http://vodpod.com/watch/63669-tahani-salah-hate-def-poetry-jam, John Mahoney editor of “The Link” http://www.ameu.org/, and Nada Khader, Executive Director of Wespac, a Westchester County-based peace organization. www.wespac.org. More information is available at www.TheStruggle.org and http://www.thestruggle.org/get_on_boat.htm, and there is even a link where you can donate even if you can’t make it. See also http://ustogaza.org or call (203) 934-2761.
Tuesday, Sept. 14, 6-7 p.m.
Telling the Truth about Domestic Violence – talk by Allan Johnson, PhD, author of The First Thing and the Last. NH Main Library, 133 Elm St. No charge; free parking. Info: www.firstthing.eventbrite.com or 203-946-8835. (accessible)
Tuesday, Sept. 14, 7 p.m.
DPUC Public Hearing about electricity “tax.”
The Brass City Room, 2nd Floor, in the Sovereign Bank,
24 Leavenworth Street, Waterbury (accessible)
Wednesday, Sept. 15, 6-7 p.m.
Elm Street Book Group: The Apprentice: My Life in the Kitchen by Jacques Pepin. NH Main Library, 133 Elm St. New readers welcome; register at www.apprentice.eventbrite.com or 203-946-8835. (accessible)
Thursday, Sept. 16, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Subway Supper Seminar: The Business Writing Code, with Charles Euchner, PhD (www.euchner.us). NH Main Library, 133 Elm St. Advance registration required: Info: www.sept16subway.eventbrite.com or 203-946-7431. (accessible)
Thursday, Sept. 16, 6:30 p.m.
La Independencia: Gala Celebrating JUNTA for Progressive Action’s 41st Anniversary, at Amarante’s Sea Cliff. Live music, cocktail hour, buffet dinner, open bar. $75. 203-787-0191 x 16. http://www.juntainc.org/. (accessible)
Saturday, Sept. 18, Potluck 6 p.m., Talk 7 p.m.
“In the search of local resiliency: People in different contexts going in different directions.” Domingo Medina talks about the Venezuelan Guiana Shield, where many indigenous communities are under pressure to change their ways. 1st UU Society, 608 Whitney Ave. New Haven Bioregional/Transition Group. Info: www.newhavenbioregionalgrouporg.org
Sunday, Sept. 19, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
The Center for Disability Rights 2010 Wheel-A-Thon to benefit young people with disabilities. Savin Rock Conference Center, 6 Rock St., West Haven. Info: www.wheel-a-thon.org, www.centerfordisabilityrights-ct.org, or (203) 934-7077. (accessible)
Sunday, Sept. 19, 2-6 p.m.
5th Annual International Day of Peace celebration at the UN-New Haven Peace Garden at West River on Ella Grasso Boulevard and Legion Avenue. Information, entertainment, FUN! Peace and environmental groups can set up information tables. Contact Stacy Spell, Event Coordinator at (203) 777-2192. (accessible)
Monday, Sept. 20, 5:15 p.m.
Meeting of Coalition for People. NH Main Public Library, 133 Elm St. All are welcome! Info: 203-387-7858. (accessible)
Tuesday, Sept. 21, 6-7 p.m.
Health Smarts: Stroke Update: Signs, Symptoms and Treatment, presented by Lori Cretella, M.D. A public health series presented by Hospital of Saint Raphael. NH Main Library, 133 Elm St. Free parking. 203-946-8835. (accessible)
Wednesday, Sept. 22, 6-7 p.m.
Nobody Turn Me Around: a People’s History of the 1963 March on Washington with Charles Euchner, author, who has written widely on public affairs. NH Main Library, 133 Elm St. Books available for sale/signing. Info: www.marchondc.eventbrite.com or 203-946-8835. (accessible)
Wednesday, Sept. 22, 6 p.m.
Sandy Point Fall Equinox Full Moon Walk. Visit one of the magical spots of New Haven, a land spit that extends into the New Haven Harbor at low tide. Meet at 5:30 p.m. in the parking lot at UU Society, 608 Whitney Ave. to carpool or at 6 p.m. at Captain’s Galley, West Haven. New Haven Bioregional/Transition Group (accessible)
http://temp.newhavenbioregionalgrouporg.officelive.com/default.aspx
Thursday, Sept. 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
NHFPL Independent Filmmakers Series, William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe, with filmmakers Sarah and Emily Kunstler, at NH Main Library, 133 Elm St. A PBS POV documentary about the filmmakers’ famous attorney father. Info: www.wkunstler.eventbrite.com. (accessible)
Friday, Sept. 24, 9:30 a.m.-noon
Orange Senior Health and Safety Fair. Vendors from the Greater New Haven area representing health and social services, housing options, wellness programs, etc. Raffles, refreshments. Free. High Plains Community Center, 525 Orange Center Rd., Orange. (accessible)
Friday, Sept. 24, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Eat and Shop for a Cause – Mangia Madness Fundraiser to benefit AIDS Project New Haven’s Caring Cuisine Program. All you can eat, 25% storewide discount. $15 donation. Dava Boutique, 2100 Dixwell Avenue/ Hamden Plaza. (203) 230-0039. (accessible)
Saturday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m.
Amistad Committee Honors Judge Constance Baker Motley, the first African American woman to be appointed to the Federal Court system. A graduate of New Haven public schools, she worked with the NAACP Legal Defense Fund on many Civil Rights cases that opened schools and universities to African Americans. Jacqueline A. Berrien, Chair, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, will speak. Hillhouse HS, Sherman Pkwy. Info: amistad.nai@rcn.com. (accessible)
Tuesday, Sept. 28, 6-7 p.m.
Health Smarts: Herbal Medicine and Homeopathy, presented by Robert Nardino, M.D., FSCP. A public health series presented by Hospital of Saint Raphael. NH Main Library, 133 Elm St. Free parking. 203-946-8835. (accessible)
Wednesday, Sept. 29, 6-7:30 p.m.
Memoir Workshop with author and writing coach Patricia Lapidus, at NH Main Library, 133 Elm St. Learn how to turn your memories into stories. No charge/free parking. Registration required: www.memoir4.eventbrite.com. (accessible)
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SAVE THE DATE–OCTOBER
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Friday, Oct. 1, 7:30 p.m.
A Special First Friday Acoustic concert with John Gorka, Tickets on sale now. Info: www.ctfolk.com
Saturday, Oct. 2, 6-11 p.m.
AIDS Project New Haven Gala at SCSU’s Adanti Ballroom. Info: chris.cole@apnh.org, Fran.mcmullen@apnh.org or 203-624-0947. (accessible)
Thursday, Oct. 7, 7:30 p.m.
Christian Community Action Fundraiser: Capitol Steps comedy, at Shubert Theatre. Tickets: www.shubert.com or 1-800-228-6622. (accessible)
Friday, Oct. 22 and Saturday, Oct. 23
The New Haven Bioregional/Transition Group is sponsoring a conference “Adapting in Place.” Contact: mariatupper@gmail.com.
