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Jan 2 (1^st Sunday) 8am-4:30pm, Huntington Beach: Arlington West Memorial (weather permitting)
New pickup location for the morning. We are no longer using the storage unit on Talbert Ave. See below for the new location. We will start using a trailer for storage this month so this will make it better for all. With all this cold weather and rain our first AW for 2011 is a little shaky. We are stay planning on having it this Sunday. If it is raining on Sunday we will canx for the month. The Occupation of Iraq continues with more troops headed to Afghanistan. We need to remind the public of the continuing conflicts and sacrifices, as well as being there for service members and families in need of help. Weather forecast: The present forecast is for 40% chance of rain around 62F. Volunteers are needed and guests are always very much welcome. As usual we will be at 6th Street (north of pier and of Main Street) Huntington Beach on the beach. Display should be up from 8 to about 5PM. Please come visit and, if you can, PLEASE come to help with setup and/or breakdown. In addition to the moving display and great people and the beach itself, we will have a good selection of peace supplies for small (or large) donations. We often have many great people visiting and great conversations going on. Volunteers: We usually need the most help and transport in the morning, though both morning and evening are critical. We meet up at 18182 S 3rd Street (South of Talbert, East of Magnolia) in Fountain Valley. It's a a blue-gray w/ white trim 2story frame house with a palm tree in front and a 3-car garage at 7AM. We can use some additional transport help and lots of helping hands. We get to the beach around/after 7:30 and start the setup of the field of crosses and other items. Depending upon number of helpers this can take 40 minutes or over two hours. Take down goes much quicker than setup (at least for the beach portion). We are back to our regular schedule for breakdown, so should start breakdown about 5PM and hopefully have everything back in storage by 6:30. Evening transport help going back to storage is also an area of need. If you would like to help please contact Jeff Merrick @ jeff.mfso@earthlink.net or call 562-522-4241

Jan 2 Sunday 2pm, Irvine: Our guest speaker will be Barbara English, co-founder of Living Ubuntu, a non-profit organization with a focus on raising awareness of issues related to trauma and aiding in recovery, such as survivors of war and domestic violence. She is also a licensed psychotherapist and long-term in private practice. To learn ore about her organization, click here: livingubuntu.org If you can share a ride or need a ride to our meeting, please contact Bea Tiritilli: tiritilligreen@sbcglobal.net. Green Party of Orange County meets at the Irvine Ranch Water District: 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. in the City of Irvine (about half-way between the 5 and 405 freeways)

Jan 3 Monday 6:30pm, Santa Ana: Did you know that $40,000 of donations from developer John Martin was funneled thru the OC GOP in the November 2010 elections to support candidates running for Orange City Council and Orange Unified? John Martin wants to (develop the Sully Miller property now leased by RJ Noble on Chapman) in east Orange and convert the Ridgeline golf course into homes. Learn about how the money is flowing to help developers remake Orange. The club will also elect new officers at this meeting. The Central Orange Democratic Club will meet on Monday, January 3, 2011, at Marie Callendars, 1821 N Grand, Santa Ana (Grand north of 17th.) Come at 6:30 pm for dinner and program starts at 7 pm.

Jan 4 Tuesday 6:30pm, Newport Beach: OC For Darfur planning meeting We will meet at Patty's office in Newport Beach. 2424 SE Bristol Street, Suite 300 Newport Beach, CA 92660
We will discuss: # Update on what's going on in Sudan, Congo and Burma. # Conference call with our Sudanese friends from San Diego on Jan 12th. # Veggie Grill fundraiser on Sunday, Jan 30th. # Screening of On Our Watch in February. # The United States and the International Criminal Court (ICC). Hope to see you on Tuesday! May we find peace in the New Year.

Jan 5 (1^st Wednesday) 5:30-7pm, Orange: CODEPINK Vigil at the Traffic Circle in Old Towne Orange.
We are sadly announcing that we will be reducing our peace vigils to just once per a month. We recognize that after 7 years at the Circle, our members are getting weary. Our troops have now been in Afghanistan for over 9 years and in Iraq for 7½ years! So we will not abandon our work to bring them ALL home. But beginning Wednesday Jan. 5, 2011 our peace vigils will be held only on the first Wednesday of each month. Please make an effort to come join us at the Circle once a month for peace. Thank you for all your support and involvement with Code Pink OC over the past 7 years! And please come join us Wednesday In peace, Kathy (Code Pink OC)

Jan 5 Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm, Costa Mesa: DFA-OC Planning Meeting Our first regular monthly meeting of 2011 will be February 2, 6:30 pm at Karl Strauss Brewery, 901 S. Coast Drive, Costa Mesa.
Wednesday, January 5, we will have a planning meeting instead of a regular meeting. Steering committee and interested members will plan for the rest of 2011. If you want to become more involved, this is the meeting for you! Contact Susan Kopicki on Facebook or at sckopicki@gmail.com

Jan 6 Thursday 7pm, Whittier: Whittier Area Peace And Justice Coalition Movie night: "What in the World are they Spraying?" Meet the Flimmaker: Michael Murphy
St. Matthias Episcopal Church 7056 Washington Ave., Whittier, CA 90602 N/E corner of Wardman St. and Washington Ave. whittierpeace.org/index.htm#MovieNight

Jan 8 Saturday 11am, Irvine: MoveOn social meeting over coffee at Lee's Sandwiches at 4127 Campus Dr, Irvine, CA 92612. Bring your ideas for the council's work during 2011. We also welcome discussion of any social or political issue currently in the news! New members encouraged to be there.

Jan 8 Saturday 11am-12:30pm, Newport Beach: Pre-Election Brunch with Melisa Fox before the 70th Assembly District delegate election Join me in supporting my husband, Michael Fox, for the position of 70th AD Delegate to the California Democratic Party.
Big Canyon Villas Clubhouse 500 Bay Hill Drive, Newport Beach 92660 Please RSVP to melissa@melissafoxlaw.com or 949-683-8855.

Jan 8 Saturday; 9am San Clemente/10am Cerritos,Fountain Valley,Huntington Beach,Rancho Santa Margarita/12:30pm Irvine/...: California Democratic Party Assembly District Election Meetings 12 people from each Assembly District will be elected to represent their district for both the 2011 and 2012 State Conventions. cadem.org/resources/assembly_district_meetings Progressive slate: progressiveslate.org
AD 56 10:00am Coco's Restaurant 11510 South St., Cerritos, CA 90703 Convener: Joseph Legaspi (562) 714-3733 joseph.legaspi15@gmail.com
AD 67 10am Beach Clubhouse 9752 Seacliff Lane, Huntington Beach, CA Mid way between Golden West & Yorktown (N) and Golden West & Orange Convener: Rosalind Freeman (714) 262-2314 rfreewoman@isp.com
AD 68 10:00am Green Valley Adult Clubhouse 17250 Los Jardines West, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Cross-streets: Euclid/Slater, near Masuda Middle School Convener: Gus Ayer (714) 209-8365 gusayer@gmail.com
AD 69 11:00am Orange County Employees, 830 North Roth St., Santa Ana, CA 92701 Convener: Carina Franck Pantone (714) 675-3653 carina.franck@earthlink.net
AD 70 12:30pm University Hills Community Center 1083 California Avenue, Irvine, CA 92617 Steve Young (949) 640-4400 bestlawyer@aol.com
AD 71 10am Friends Sports Grill 31911 Dove Canyon, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Cross-streets: Plano & Trabuco Convener: Joseph Kerr (714) 746-9045 joekerr@cox.net
AD 73 Time: 9:00am San Clemente Community Center, Fireside Room 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, CA 92672 Convener: Denise Penn (949) 498-8771 denisepenn@aol.com

Jan 9 Sunday 9AM, Costa Mesa: meet at Fairview Regional Park, Costa Mesa. Walk with Democratic Club of West Orange County members and others. We'll meet at the parking lot in front of restrooms. Walk four miles to reach Talbert Regional Park, one of our regional park gems. We'll also discuss the work the Banning Ranch Conservancy is doing to save the 400-acre regional park for public use. If heavy rain, we'll go out for coffee! Drizzle will not cancel walk. Regular walking shoes are fine. Bring some water, and a snack. One small hill, but mostly flat terrain. An RSVP would be helpful (stephaniepa@socal.rr.com).

Jan 9 Sunday 11AM, Anaheim: Love Comes to Arizona: a Journey in Civil Disobedience Against SB 1070 Dawn Usher, a UUCA member, will discuss her experience in Arizona where she committed civil disobedience to protest SB 1070.
Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim 511 South harbor blvd. Anaheim, CA 92805 (714)758-1050 Web site: uuchurchoc.org

Jan 9 Sunday 6pm, Long Beach: Radical Cinema presents: The U.S. vs. John Lennon How far did the U.S. government go in their attempts to neutralize the political activism of John Lennon and his outspoken wife, Yoko Ono? Best known for his music, John Lennon's peace and social justice activism was so powerful that he was targeted for deportation by the F.B.I. When that didn't work, he was the target of a "lone madman's" bullet. See the movie that exposes the campaign against John and Yoko, and his connections with Jerry Rubin, the Black Panther Party, and many other radical activists working to change the world. "War Is Over, If You Want It"
The Village Grind Coffeehouse (1st and Linden, next door to Utopia Restaurant) All donations collected will go to the campaign to free political prisoner, Private Bradley Manning, currently being detained in solitary confinement in Quantico, Virginia. Radical Cinema: With Peace, There Is Justice

Jan 10 Monday 11am-2pm, Irvine: Chalk is still FREE SPEECH! UCI Flagpoles
Last quarter, police detained 9 students for chalking political messages on campus and immediately washed it away. While the issue of chalking seems silly, it is representative of a larger free speech problem on campus. Last year, police were used to remove posters advertising rallies, and Reservations has routinely denied events sponsored by activist groups, while communicating closely with the Office of Student Conduct about reservation attempts. And just a few days after Officer Jared Kemper drew his gun on nonviolent protesters at the Regents meeting at UCSF, he was on UCI -- with his gun -- to harass students chalking.
To protest this ridiculous repression of protest, we will be chalking on Ring Road, starting at 11am at the Flagpoles, until we run out of chalk or are shut down by the police. There is NO UCI POLICY that prohibits chalking, and courts have repeatedly held that chalking is not considered vandalism, and is not outlawed by CA law, so we're going to keep chalking on campus until an appropriate policy is enacted.
In light of the recent case of domestic violence, we additionally demand that the police stop using all of their resources to suppress political speech and action, and start doing their jobs: stopping domestic violence, assault, and rape on campus. Come join us! Chalk will be provided!

Jan 10 Monday 7pm, Mission Viejo: Canyon Democrats Club canyondemocrats.org
Norman Murray Community & Senior Center, La Paz & Veteran Way, Mission Viejo
We will hold elections for new Board members to the Canyon Democrats Club. Nominations for candidates will be taken from the floor. Not only do we need you to be there to vote, but hope you will become an activate participant by running for one of the many positions that are open
Guest speakers will be Lori Vandermeir - Campaign Coordinator for the Beth Krom campaign, Fran Sdao from Children First, Beth Kennedy, and Gary Kephart - both lost in their congressional bid this past election, but be sharing their experience of what it was like to run.
Please make a note to our monthly meeting scheduling changes: January 10th and February 14th - General meeting is the 2nd Monday of the month (due to federal holidays) March - November - General meetings will revert back to the 3rd Monday of the month

Jan 10 Monday 7pm, Orange: Democratic Party of Orange County Election of Officers at the Carpenters Union Hall, 1916 W. Chapman Avenue, Orange.
Pursuant to the Party's by-laws, nomination and election officers of the Party shall take place at the biennial organizational meeting on the second Monday in January following the direct primary election in even numbered years
The officers of the Party consist of: Chair, Vice Chairs (North, South, Central, West Orange County, Secretary and Treasurer. Candidates must be elected members, appointed members, ex-officio members or alternates. Officers are elected by a vote of the majority of those who have been elected, appointed, deemed ex-officio or alternates for 2011. For further information, please contact: 714 835-5158.

Jan 11 Tuesday 7pm, Pasadena: IMMIGRATION IN THE SPOTLIGHT, FREE & Open to ALL, ACLU Pasadena/Foothills Chapter Event, Hector Villagra, incoming Executive Director of Southern California ACLU, Immigration Reform: What & When? Birthright citizenship under attack. Will the DREAM act become reality? Neighborhood Church, 301 North Orange Grove, pasadena 91103. 2 blocks north of 134 freeway. Plenty of FREE parking. All Welcome and refreshments served.

Jan 11 (2^nd Tuesday) 7-9pm, Anaheim: Poverty Task Force Meeting @ UU Church in Anaheim 511 S. Harbor Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92805
The Poverty Task Force is an interfaith coalition in Anaheim working on issues of homelessness and poverty. Learn more on our website at www.anaheimptf.org.

Jan 12 Wednesday 6pm, Irvine: MoveOn's Irvine and More council is holding its first organizing meeting of the year. We will discuss our goals, proposed events, and activities for the coming year, including the results of the national survey of members.
Kate's House, 6 Gold Bluff Irvine, CA 92604 moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=111835

Jan 12 Wednesday 7pm, San Juan Capistrano: socdc.org South Orange County Democratic Club: "Desalinization, Rumor and Truth" This month's meeting features Karl Seckel, Assistant Manager, District Engineer for the Municipal Water District of Orange County. Much has been debated regarding this critical water resource issue. Mr. Seckel will give us the real story and you will be able to ask questions to get a better understanding of the plant in Dana Point and what this means to all of us.
Buffet Dinner includes salads, entrees, side dishes, dessert and beverages tax and tip. Dinner served 6-7pm Members $17 Dinner, Non Members $20 Meeting only at 7pm Members $3, non members $5
RSVP'S are required for dinner OR meeting only Reservations due by Monday January 10, Please! Contact: wilsonsc@cox.net Or Call 949-493-6943
Meeting location: San Juan Capistrano Community Center 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano 92675

Jan 12 Wednesday 7pm, Laguna Woods: Laguna Woods Democratic Club: Building Connections... Between Elections CLUBHOUSE 3, DINING ROOM 2, 7:00 P.M. Doors open at 6:30 for SPECIAL REFRESHMENTS
With appreciation to all those who volunteered in 2010 for GOTV, Voter Registration, and Poll Watching/Worker activities, the first meeting of the New Year is dedicated to you. Please come for:
Guest Speaker Henry Vandermeir, President of the CDC "Club Outreach - Keep In Touch With Village Democrats" Open Mike - What's On Your Mind? Plus...Installation of your 2011 Board of Directors
For more information, call Anita Hammerschlag at 458-1973 Please bring nonperishable food items for South County Outreach. lw-dems.org

Jan 13 Thursday Noon-1:30pm, Irvine: Center on Law, Equality, and Race presents Kenji Yoshino UCI Law, Room EDU 1111
Covering: The Hidden Assault On Our Civil Rights Some Reflections Five Years Out

Jan 13 Thursday 7pm, Newport Beach: Free Screening of Fuel at the Muth Interpretive Center Join us for a free movie screening event hosted by the Newport Bay Naturalists and Friends at the Muth Interpretive Center on the Newport Bay.
"FUEL is a comprehensive and entertaining look at energy in America: a history of where we have been, our present predicament and a solution to our dependence on foreign oil."
Schedule: 6:30 Coffee and snacks 7:00 Movie starts
Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center 2301 University Dr., Newport Beach, CA 92660

Jan 13 Thursday 7-10pm, Santa Ana: Orange County Young Democrats Bistro 400 400 W. 4th Street Santa Ana, CA
We will be unveiling a new speakers series highlighting young progressive professionals in Orange County. Our first speaker will be Katherine Reedy, who is the new Communications Director of the Orange County Business Council. The 2011-2012 Executive Board Elections will also be announced along with updates on the State Convention and the CYD Member Chartering process. Its important that all OCYD members be aware of these up coming events.

Jan 14 Friday 6:30pm, Anaheim: Potluck for Progressives 6:30 p.m. Bring a dish to share 7:15 p.m. Presentation: "Homeless: Motel Kids of Orange County" Q&A with Alesandra from OCCORD. Admission is free, Suggested donation: $5. Sponsored by UUs for Justice in the Middle East (UUJME). Location: UU Church in Anaheim 511 S. Harbor Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92805 (Corner of Santa Ana St. ) For info, call Ruth Shapin at (714) 567-0188

Jan 15 Saturday 9am-1pm, Irvine: 2^nd Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Conference: "LIVING THE DREAM ~ BUILDING THE BELOVED COMMUNITY" at Christ Our Redeemer Church, 46 Maxwell, Irvine CA 92618
Keynote Speaker: Mark Robert Waldman, author of HOW GOD CHANGES YOUR BRAIN, is an expert on the creative process and one of the world's leading authorities on spirituality and the brain.
Workshops to Include: * Building a Beloved Community Must Come from the Heart * Martin Luther King and the Spirit of India * Holistic Evolving Views of Peace and Nonviolence * Compassionate Listening * Make A Difference 101 Plus five other workshops to be announced soon.
This is a Free Community Event Space Is Limited, please RSVP @ 949-955-0014 or mlk.interfaithevent@gmail.com Sponsored By: Christ Our Redeemer Church, University of La Verne, Southern California Committee for a Parliament of the World's Religions

Jan 15 Saturday 10:30am-5:30pm, Long Beach: Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace & Unity Parade Celebration The parade will begin on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue at the Anaheim Street intersection. It will be followed by a multi-cultural celebration at King Park, 1950 Lemon Ave. There will be music, dance performances, and a children's play area. There also will be food vending booths and nonprofit community service information.
You are invited to join Military Families Speak Out as they march in this year's Parade. Once again we will be bringing Oscar in the back of a truck. If you like, please come early to help decorate the truck with signs about peace. This is a great parade to be in because they have free parking, shuttle service and a chance to remind the community of Dr. King's commitment to peace, and non-violence. Come and show Long Beach how Military Families support Dr. King's message by calling for all the troops to come home now. All military families, veterans and supporters are welcome to come and march.
Free parking and shuttle at the Long Beach City College PCC campus, 1305 East Pacific Coast Highway at Orange Avenue. The shuttle will drop you off at the beginning of the parade. Look for our signs or ask at the check in table (MLK Ave and 7th Street) for our number (location). We would like for you to plan on getting to the lineup by 9:15AM to help set up the truck with signs.

Jan 15 Saturday 2pm, Irvine: Americans United for Separation of Church & State, Orange County Chapter Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Avenue, Irvine.
Join us on January 15 for Edward Tabash, National Legal Chair of Americans United for Separation of Church and State. Mr. Tabash's topic is: "The Religious Right, Stronger Than Ever." This presentation will focus on the resurgent power of the religious right and the looming threat of theocracy. Among the examples that will be given to demonstrate this dangerous march toward religious tyranny will be the assault on gay rights, along with other instances of the attempt to undo the modern secular state.
Eddie Tabash is a constitutional lawyer in the Los Angeles area. He is chair of the National Legal Committee of Americans United for Separation of Church and State. He has authored numerous briefs in both the United States and California Supreme Courts, arguing for government to observe strict neutrality in matters of religion. He takes the view that the Founders intentionally created a government in which believers and non believers are to be equal before the law.
Please join us for this important discussion and your opportunity to meet and talk with someone at the heart of the national debate on church/state separation. Reservations are not required and coffee and snacks will be served For more information: au-oc.org or call 714-299-4551.

Jan 15 Saturday 6-8:30pm, Irvine: Reclaim Democracy, Behind the Orange Curtain Irvine Ranch Water Dist. Headquarters 15600 Sand Canyon Ave
We will commemorate the Citizens United corporate-giveaway of our 1st and 14th amendment rights by the Supreme Court, with a teach-in and documentary. Charlie Wilson's War is a revealing look at how we got here. Free parking in lot; Come on in to the meeting. Sponsor: Reclaim Democracy (a partner of the Move to Amend) Contact: Wayne Taylor, wayneetaylor@yahoo.com

Jan 16 Sunday 12noon-3pm, Lake Forest: Orange County Brady Campaign Chapter-sponsored Protest "Open Carry" event in front of the Corner Bakery, 23702 El Toro Road, Lake Forest 92630 - Orchard Shopping Center, just off the 5 Freeway at the El Toro offramp. Please stop by to spend some time in protest, especially close to 12 noon when the press is most likely to attend. More details may be available at OC Register web page. Signs and educational materials will be provided by the chapter. The Open Carry is a national and statewide effort to make the open carry of weapons an ordinary occurrence. The Brady Campaign considers public display of semi-automatic handgun weaponry puts restaurant employees and customers at risk. Please email orangecountybradychapter@gmail.com if you plan to attend. Contact 949/206-9676 or visit http://www.bradycampaign.org/

Jan 16 Sunday 1-4pm, Garden Grove: MoveOn's North Orange County council is holding its first organizing meeting of the year
Home of John Goodman & Pauli Merry, 9472 Central Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92844
We will discuss our goals, proposed events, and activities for the coming year, including the results of the national survey of members. Among the first events will be a district meeting with our local congressional representatives. As part of the meeting, we will hold a training session to learn how such a district meeting would be conducted. Please bring your ideas for the council, and a food item to share [either an entree (preferred), side dish such as salad or veggie, or dessert].
Please RSVP at pol.moveon.org/event/meeting/111892 If questions, contact Craig Preston 714-473-2798 or Doug Dyer 714-639-6153.

Jan 16 Sunday 1:30pm, Irvine: Humanists of Orange County: "New Age Philosophy?" Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine, CA 92618
Our speaker will be Marcus DePew; his topic will be "New Age Philosophy." Marcus is one of the younger members of the HAOC and has been a member for two years. We invite you to attend and hear an interesting perspective on the 'New Age' phenomenon or a related topic. As usual our program allows for a Q&A period following the presentation. meetup.com/OCHumanists/calendar/15633039

Jan 16 Sunday 4:30pm, Costa Mesa: Reasons to Kill: America's Civil Religion and the Culture of War Prof. Richard E. Rubenstein, author of "When Jesus Became God" and an expert on religion and violence and author of the newly published "Reasons to Kill: Why Americans Choose War", has good news and bad news to report. The good news is that most Americans will not agree to send their loved ones off to war unless they are convinced that mass violence is morally justified. The bad news is that America's "civil religion" justifies war for a large number of reasons, and that this body of beliefs is now used to sanctify an expanding range of imperial adventures. Examining crucial historical lessons, Rubenstein suggests new ways of thinking about violence, conflict resolution, and the permanent warfare state. Costa Mesa Community Center at 1845 Park Avenue, Costa Mesa Hosted by the CFI Community of Orange County. Admission Friends of the Center: Free Public: $8 Students: $4

Jan 16 Sunday 4-7pm, Irvine: COR's 11th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Scholarship Concert 46 Maxwell, Irvine CA 92618
Come join the COR family in our annual MLK Scholarship Concert featuring Grammy Award singer Beverly Crawford. Admission is free.

Jan 17-20 Monday 9am-Thursday 10pm, Irvine: 28^th Martin Luther King, Jr. Symposium: "Uniting Our Voices for Change" www.ccc.uci.edu/mlk
JAN 17 / MONDAY 9:00AM-11:30AM AND 10:30AM-1:30PM UNITING FOR... A DAY OF SERVICE COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP: ORANGE COUNTY FOOD BANK To participate in this service project or for more opportunities on the MLKJ holiday, please contact the Center for Service in Action: www.volunteer.uci.edu or (949) 824-7971.
JAN 19 / WEDNESDAY 11:45AM-1:00PM UNITING TO... MARCH AND RALLY at FLAGPOLES
JAN 19 / WEDNESDAY 7:00PM-9:00PM UNITING FOR... THE DREAM THE DR. JOSEPH L. WHITE KEYNOTE LECTURE FEATURING REVEREND IRENE MONROE CRYSTAL COVE AUDITORIUM, UCI STUDENT CENTER
JAN 20 / THURSDAY 7:00PM-10:00PM UNITING TO... CELEBRATE DR. WHITE CONFERENCE ROOM, CROSS-CULTURAL CENTER

Jan 18 Tuesday 6:30pm, Santa Ana: Orange County Community Dialogue Meeting The Center Orange County, 1605 N. Spurgeon Street
Orange County Residents let your VOICE be HEARD! Community Dialogue meetings are designed to be safe places for members of the LGBTQ community to discuss what they have in their communities that contribute to LGBTQ mental wellness-and what is still needed. The information gained from these dialogues is the beginning of the research the LGBTQ Reducing Disparities Project is conducting for a statewide report to be given to the CA Department of Mental Health. Since this project is focused on Prevention and Early Intervention, we aren't just looking at mental health services, but also other activities and programs to promote mental wellness.
For more information on the California Reducing Disparties Project visit the CA Department of Mental Health's website at www.dmh.ca.gov/peistatewideprojects/reducingdisparities.asp. For more information on the LGBTQ Reducing Disparities Project contact Poshi Mikalson, MSW at lgbtqmentalhealth.att.net
This event is sponsored by the American Institute of Bisexuality, The Center Orange County & the Transgender Law Center!See More Wall

Jan 18 Tuesday 7pm, Lake Forest: "In God We Trust" Comes to Lake Forest AU-OC Urges Residents of Lake Forest to Attend the City Council Meeting and Speak Their Opposition
Item 18 on the Lake Forest City Council Agenda is titled: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS "IN GOD WE TRUST" DISPLAY. Lake Forest is just the latest of cities who have taken up the issue of prominently mounting the words "In God We Trust" in their chambers.
It is part of a coordinated campaign by evangelical right wing Christian activists led by Bakersfield City Council Member Jacquie Sullivan and her In God We Trust America Corporation. They have sent promotion packets to right wing members of city councils across the state encouraging them to erect large displays in their city council or school board chambers.
We need our members to show up on Tuesday January 18th to criticize this measure, not just as a violation of the Establishment Clause, but because it divides the community. It treats Christianity as the dominant political voice, and detracts from the principles of equal access to our government.
Lake Forest City Council Meeting, 25550 Commercentre Dr, Lake Forest, California 92630 (1 block East of Bake Pkwy) If you know of this issue coming to your community, please contact AU-OC. When we have been able to organize in advance, these motions have not passed.

Jan 18 Tuesday 7:30pm, Irvine: Cousins Club of Orange County: "Little Town of Bethlehem" P.O. BOX 5891, ORANGE CA 92863-5891, cousinscluboc.org
We will view a new documentary, made in Israel, entitled "Little Town of Bethlehem." It tells the story of three men from different sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict who have chosen to struggle non-violently for peace. Discussion will follow. We meet at the Irvine Ranch Water District Offices, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave., between the 5 freeway and the 405. Get off the 5 freeway at Sand Canyon and go south to Waterworks Drive. Or exit the 405 freeway at Sand Canyon and go north to Waterworks Drive. Annual Cousin Club dues are $10. We would appreciate your support for 2011.

Jan 19 Wednesday 11:45am-1:25pm, Newport Beach: Interfaith Council luncheon "Every Person Deserves a Roof (EDAR)" With Father Bill Barman Santiago De Compostela Church
An EDAR is a four-wheeled unit, based on a cart design that provides security for belongings, privacy and protection from the elements. During the day, the EDAR is a compact portable unit with sturdy wheels and waterproof protection. The steering is maneuverable and there is a brake and locking mechanism which ensures the unit will not move on its own. Visit www.EDAR.org Father Bill will demonstrate the EDAR and talk about his work with the poor of Orange County. (11:45 Reception, 12 noon Luncheon, 12:30-1:25 PM Program)
at Our Lady Queen of Angel 2046 Mar Vista Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 Across the street from Corona del Mar High School
$10 per person with reservation $15 without reservation Reservations required by Monday, January 17, 2011 You don't have to be a member of the Council to attend! RSVP to nmiinterfaith@aol.com

Jan 19 (3^rd Wednesday) noon-1pm, Brea/Garden Grove/Huntington Beach/Mission Viejo/Newport Beach/Orange: PDA "brownbag" lunch vigils January 2011 starts off with definitive action on the street and in the offices of our members of Congress. Tell your representative and senators: # "Hands off Social Security" # "Bring the troops home in 2011" # "Move money from the Pentagon to our communities" Join your fellow progressives at the Brown Bag Lunch Vigil near you. Go to the BBLV page for details on this month's Brown Bag Lunch Vigil. If you have questions or need more info, email your BBLV organizer Bill Honigman.
CA-40 Cong. Ed Royce 1110 E. Chapman Ave Suite 207 Orange, CA 92866
CA-42 Cong. Gary Miller 1800 E. Lambert Road Suite 150 Brea, CA 92821
CA-42 Cong. Gary Miller 200 Civic Center Mission Viejo, CA 92691
CA-46 Cong. Dana Rohrabacher 101 Main St., HB
CA-47 Cong. Loretta Sanchez 12397 Lewis St, Suite 101 Garden Grove, CA 92840
CA-48 Cong. John Campbell We will meet on the steps at the corner of Newport Center Dr and Santa Rosa Dr, near the entrance to District office building www.thedatabank.com/dpg/309/personalopt1.asp?formid=meet

Jan 19 Wednesday 6-7 pm, Garden Grove: LULAC Young Adult Council #3168 Meeting Benny's House 11591 Candy Lane Garden Grove, CA
Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year! Now back to business! Our first meeting of the year will be held this week at Benny's house! Please come on time so we can get started asap! Hope to see you there!

Jan 19 Wednesday 6-9 pm, Santa Ana: Drinks with Progressives Bistro 400, 400 West 4th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
We are a small but growing progressive community, come out and have a drink with us. Contact: davidgtrujillo@gmail.com

Jan 19 Wednesday 6:30-8 pm, Mission Viejo: Healthcare for All - Orange County 3rd Wednesday monthly meeting at Tapestry UU Congregation 23436 Madero Drive #140 in Mission Viejo

Jan 21 Friday 2pm, Seal Beach: Senior Patriots Against the War: "Stop Loss" A drama about one of our soldiers enduring multi-deployments to the war in Iraq.
Leisure World Clubhouse 4 ADMISSION IS FREE. Sponsored by Senior Patriots Against the War. For info call 562-430-7509. For those living outside of Leisure World, please call 562-430-7509 one day in advance and leave your name in order to be admitted at the gate.

Jan 22 5-9am Fullerton -> 3pm Santa Ana: Orange County Peace and Dignity Run with Sunrise Ceremony guided by Mayan Elder Josefina Gallardo. 5am at Lemon Park, 701 Lemon St., Fullerton CA 92832.
Run will begin at 9 am with the purpose of promoting higher levels of consciousness in communities, mental healing, inner peace, harmony, peace, justice, respect and dignity.
Run will end at Walker Elementary Parking Lot, 811 E. Bishop St., Santa Ana. Closing ceremony with Native Mexika Aztek Dance Circle Kalpullii Ahahuak Thuakan. Contact Chua 714/206-0826; Gigi 714/586-3046; Huitzil 714/603-8709. peaceanddignityjourneys.com.

Jan 22 9am-1pm, Santa Ana: Electronic Waste Drive Bring all your outdated, unwanted and unused electronics-Basically anything with a plug! Drive in and drop off at Foothill High School 19251 Dodge Ave, Santa Ana. You don't even have to get out of the car because we will unload it for you! Visit earthresource.org or call 949-645-5163

Jan 22 9am-8pm, Laguna Woods Village: Medical Cannabis Conference Laguna Woods Clubhouse 3, 23822 Avenida Sevilla, Laguna Woods, CA 92637
Apothecary Genetics and Orange County NORML are holding a one day Medical Cannabis Conference for Medical Professionals, Senior Citizens and the Community on the science of Medicinal Cannabis and everyday applications. This informational event will be held at a beautiful nearly 1,000 seat Auditorium in Orange County and our featured speakers will be William Courtney, M.D. and Donald Abrams, M.D. cbdconference.com

Jan 22 Saturday 6:30pm, Orange: Annual Roe v Wade rally We gather at the circle with banners, signs and lots of pro-choice spirit! Bring your friends, family and colleagues to help support 38 years of choice! After the march, we head over for dessert and conversation at a local restaurant. Hope to see you there! for more information, contact Colline Mathews at comatt4@gmail.com

Jan 23 Sunday 11:30am-2pm, Santa Ana: Annual UNA-OC champagne brunch the Hacienda Restaurant, 1725 College Avenue, Santa Ana 92706
this year's speaker is Dr. Tim Canova, Chapman University Professor of Law "Lawless finance, failing states, and the unfinished agenda of the United Nations" ...plus, our silent auction* is always fun! make your reservations now, by sending a check for $30/person to: UNA-USA/OC, PO Box 16067, Irvine, CA 92623 Call (714) 538-5689; e-mail: info@una-oc.org; or go to una-oc.org

Jan 23 Sunday 2-4pm, Irvine: Newport Beach Bay Area Democrats Club will meet to discuss major political trends in U.S. and State politics and the nomination and selection of officers for the Club. We meet at the Duck Club which is in the Wild Life Refuge at 5 Riparian View Irvine, CA 92612. Please bring pot luck refreshments, something simple for 4 persons. Please let Paul Gilbert know if you questions, are coming, and what pot luck dish you are bringing at poorpaul@hotmail.com or at 949-552-4495.

Jan 23 Sunday 4:30pm, Irvine: Democrats of Greater Irvine What: Our election and organizational meeting When: Sunday, January 23, 4:30 pm Where: Sharon Toji's house at 3 Brisbane Way, Irvine Why: We need to continue our success as an organization and plan for the big 2012 election year. We need everyone to participate in any way they can!

Jan 23 Sunday 2:30pm, Garden Grove: WomenFor:OC Annual Membership Gathering Featuring the play "We Did It For You" There was a time when women had no rights. This is a story of how it changed, told by the women who were there.
St.Anselm of Canterbury Episcopal Church 13091 Galway St. Garden Grove, 92844
Suggested donation for this event is $10. Free and open to the public. Men are cordially invited. For recorded information, call 714-590-7804. womenfororangecounty.org and womenforoc@aol.com

Jan 24 (4^th Monday) 7pm, Orange: Democratic Central Committee Meeting Carpenters' Union Hall, 1916 W. Chapman Ave.
Nominations for DPOC Central Committee to be voted on During the same meeting the DPOC will elect: delegates to the Democratic State Central Committee and the Democratic State E-Board; one representative from each Assembly district to sit on the DPOC E-Board. For more information, please call the DPOC office at 714-835-5158.

Jan 25 Tuesday 11:30am, Irvine: Women In Leadership luncheon 11:30 AM (Reception) 12:00 PM (Lunch) UCI University Club (on the UCI campus) 801 Peltason, Irvine $30 (WIL Members) $40 (Non-Members) Parking is Free. To make a reservation for this event, click here. If you prefer to pay off-line, you can reserve your ticket by emailing rsvp@womeninleadership.com and sending your check (made out to WIL) to LaDonna Kienitz at 2180 Vista Entrada, Newport Beach 92660. For questions, contact LaDonna at 949-759-0314.

Jan 25 Tuesday 4pm, Long Beach: National Day Of Action To STOP FBI Repression Long Beach Action: Long Beach Superior Courthouse 415 W. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90802, 4 P.M.
Meet in front of the courthouse at 4 p.m. We will meet there and march to the World Trade Center, also on Ocean Blvd. It is a short walk, about 5 minutes. The World Trade Center houses a field office for the FBI in Long Beach. We will have phone numbers to call and encourage people to place calls in front of the WTC. Thank you! This is a serious time, and your paricipation is vital. Leonard Baric Long Beach Area Peace Network

Jan 25 Tuesday 5:30-7:30pm, Irvine: State of the Union Watch Party Come join us to watch President Obama's State of the Union Address. Swing by early to order some food and get to know other OFA volunteers in the area and learn about our other activities. Gina's Pizza Pastaria 4533 Campus Dr Irvine, CA 92612 my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/stateoftheunionwatchparty/gp35wy If you can't make that watch party, see if there's another one that's more convenient.

Jan 25 Tuesday 7pm, Santa Ana: Patrick Henry Democratic Club of America Marie Callenders. 1821 N. Grand, Santa Ana, CA 92705
We will be showing a new documentary on Chemtrails. It is expected to be a very powerful movie.

Jan 25 Tuesday 7pm, Anaheim: OC Peace Coalition General Meeting Anaheim Unitarian Church 511 South Harbor Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92805
WHO: All interested people are invited, especially anyone who might represent one of our member organizations. We're likely to be planning for tabling, future actions, or whatever business people want to bring up (excluding any specific support of candidates or political parties). Please bring your ideas, and be ready to step up and participate. web site: ocpeace.org

Jan 26 Wednesday 1:30-7pm, Mission Viejo: Social Action Summit In "The Bowl" (by the main bus stop) and SSC 212 Saddleback College 28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, 92692
Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Don't miss this life-changing opportunity. Join us as we explore strategies to make positive change in our communities: 1pm-4pm in SSC 212 and in "The Bowl" by the main bus stop Completely free! ~ Introduction to Community Action & Volunteer Fair - seek out volunteer opportunities and talk with dozens of non-profits and charitable organizations ~ Live reggae concert featuring Jah Mex (http://jahmex.com/fr_home.cfm) ~ Team Rubicon (http://teamrubiconusa.org/) 4pm-7pm in SSC 212 ~ Free dinner and refreshments ~ Creative Expression Workshop and spoken word poetry performance by Project VOICE (http://www.project-voice.net/) ~ Laughter Yoga Session by Jeffrey Briar ~ The Power of Words campaign and some pretty rad t-shirts http://saddleback.edu/asg/SAS.html You can make a difference Sponsored by the ASG Inter-Club Council, Diversity Student Council, and the Saddleback College Poetry Club

Jan 26 Wednesday 2:30-5:30pm, Long Beach: Candidates Forum hosted by the League of Women Voters Long Beach State University 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd.

Jan 26 Wednesday 7pm, Fountain Valley: Democratic Club of West OC Green Valley Adult Recreation Clubhouse, 17250 Los Jardines West, Fountain Valley
Join us on January 26 for some social time before the meeting while listening to Blue Water Harmony Music on CD. We'll follow with our meeting with a round table discussion. The President will first tell what her commitments are to the club, including a program already started to get out to our neighbors to encourage them to become involved in Democratic issues and voting. As always, this is a VOLUNTEER organization, we never should expect you to do what you don't want to do, so never feel pressured.
We'll next show what the board is doing and Pat Goodman will give a brief discussion on ideas for helping others get elected on their next campaigns based on her work in Huntington Beach this year. We'll also be joined by Nick Anas, President of the Orange County Young Democrats. He will share their plans for the year and how our club can work with them. dcwoc.org

Jan 27 Thursday 7pm, Costa Mesa: PDA Orange County Chapter GENERAL MEETING Law Offices of Steve Young 600 Anton Blvd, Ste 650 Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Contact: Dr Bill Honigman DrBill@pdamerica.org

Jan 27 Thursday 7:30pm, Irvine: Amnesty International Irvine: group 178 Monthly Meeting aiusaoc.org/irvine/meetings.html Irvine United Congregational Church 4915 Alton Parkway Irvine, CA 92604 Free. Refreshements will be served.

Jan 29 Saturday 7am, Huntington Beach: Coffee and political conversation at Sweet Elle Café 7251 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach (714-841-1270 for café if lost)

Jan 29 Saturday 8am-12pm Laguna Beach: Transition Laguna Beach Food Group Seedlings Sale at the Laguna Beach Farmers Market. This month's variety will depend on what's ready on Saturday. Many of the seedlings are from seeds harvested in Laguna, and all have been grown organically here in town. In addition, we will be selling small Valentine's Day-themed wreaths and swags made from herbs grown in Laguna. Our booth will be located at the back of the Farmers Market on Local's Lane.

Jan 29 Saturday 9am-1pm, Newport Beach: Electronic Waste Drive Bring all your outdated, unwanted and unused electronics-Basically anything with a plug! Drive in and drop off at Surterre Properties 1400 Newport Center Dr #100 Newport Beach. . You don't even have to get out of the car because we will unload it for you! Visit www.earthresource.org or call 949-645-5163

Jan 29 Saturday 2-4pm, Buena Park: National Association for Equal Justice in America Orange County Community Liaison Committee GENERAL COMMUNITY MEETING
6525 Mount Whitney Dr. Buena Park Ca, 90620 THE PUBLIC IS CORDIALLY INVITED!!!!!!!! Guest Speaker Representatives from the City of Anaheim Arctic Transportation System Representatives from EEOC Arctic Transportation the Largest Construction Project In Orange County.
For more information please contact Mary Jones, Chairperson Orange County Community Liaison Committee: (714) 499-8987 or (310) 608-5878 N.A.E.J.A. A Non-Profit Civil Rights Organization www.naeja.bizland.com

Jan 29 Saturday 5:30-11pm, Irvine: OC GSA Mixer at Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Pkwy Irvine, CA 92604
Hey everyone! The Woodbridge, Uni, and Northwood GSAs are hosting an OC mixer! We will have food, movies, games, etc. It should be a lot of fun. Anyone is welcome, but please RSVP so we know how much food to bring. Everything is FREE! It's a come and go whenever you want type of event, so don't feel the need to stay until 11! Dinner will be served promptly at 6pm! ***IUCC is a GAY-FRIENDLY church!***

Jan 30 Sunday 11am-4pm, Rancho Mirage: "Uncloaking the Kochs: The Billionaires Caucus and its Threat to our Democracy" at the Hilton Garden Inn (71-700 Highway 11, Rancho Mirage, CA)
featuring Robert Reich, former Labor Secretary, Van Jones, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress, Erwin Chemerinsky, UC Irvine Law Dean, Lee Fang, Center for American Progress investigative journalist and Koch Brothers expert, and DeAnn McEwen, Co-President of the California Nurses Association.
1/17/11 Update on the panel discussion: We have reached capacity for this event. Please sign up now to be placed on the waiting list. www.commoncause.org/site/apps/ka/ct/contactus.asp?c=dkLNK1MQIwG&b=6483805

Jan 30 Saturday 10am-3pm, Costa Mesa: Volunteer at Bob's Ice Cream to help save the OC Fair! Join Earth Resource Foundation to help save the OC Fairgrounds from being sold to a private developer. Volunteers needed for both Saturday and Sunday. On those days, 100% of proceeds from sales of Bob's Ice Cream at the Orange County Marketplace will go to support the fight to save the equestrian center and stop the sale. For a minimum donation of $3 you get an ice cream and help save the fairgrounds. Look for the booth under the giant Pepsi at the OC MarketPlace. To volunteer to hand out fliers and work at the outreach booth, choose a shift from 10am-12:30pm or 12:30pm-3pm. RSVP at info@earthresource.org or call 949/645-5163 for information.

Jan 30 Sunday 11am-2pm, Santa Ana: DeColores Queer OC Weekly Meeting The Center OC, 1605 N. Spurgeon Street
DeColores Queer OC invites EVERYONE to our next meeting for current members and those interested in becoming one! Come to a safe space and join us in conversations about the prevalent issues that affect us as Queer and Latin@s community here in Orange County. Learn more about DeColores and the importance of having Queer and Latin@ spaces. We have exciting events happening this year and we need your help to make them a success. Drinks and snacks will be provided. If you have any questions please email: DeColoresOC@gmail.com

Jan 30 Sunday 11am-10pm, Irvine: Veggie Grill Fundraiser for OC for Darfur Bring your friends and family! Come join us in eating yummy food at The Veggie Grill 4213 Campus Drive Irvine, CA any time from open to close on Sunday January 30th, and be sure to mention that you are there for the fundraiser. When you order, if you mention "OC for Darfur", or "Living Ubuntu", or even just "fundraiser" -- 50% of your food & beverage purchases* will be donated to Living Ubuntu's project OC for Darfur (*excludes tax, comps & gift cards).

Jan 30 Sunday 4pm, Huntington Beach: Her HRC Orange County Women's Music Festival One Celebration. One Weekend. For Women.
Avec Nightclub, 18582 Beach Boulevard, Huntington Beach, CA, 92648
hrcactioncenter.org/site/Calendar?id=104121&view=Detail Celebrating Women, the Music They Create, and the Music They Love. 21 and over event. Featuring 6 female centric musical acts and a comedienne emcee to keep the party moving. All talent will be announced shortly. Drink and food specials all night. Be there and bring your girlfriends!!! Comedienne M.C. TBD Full Bar Latin/Asian Fusion Gourmet Food Truck General admission: $10 donation VIP admission: $50, and includes: VIP seating and 2 drink tickets.Includes an annual HRC membership! 21+ Space is limited, arrive early - this event is expected to reach capacity. Please contact communityevents@hrc.org with questions.

Jan 30 Sunday 4-7pm, Long Beach: Conversation Cafe Viento y Agua Cafe, 4007 E. 4th Street, Long Beach, CA
Please come out & share your amazing ideas with us once again. We will quickly re-cap our last topics of discussion, and action items & then immediately launch into this session's topic: Global Economic Crisis and the impact on our local community. We will get to know one another, network and learn about our professional backgrounds. The emphasis of this meeting is how to help each other in the economic downturn. Learn about job opportunities and needs that the community has. We will also work on how we can help impoverished communities locally and elsewhere in the world.
The essence of these monthly sessions is to connect and build as a community, create spirited dialogue, interchange ideas, and express our thoughts for being the change we wish to see in the world; to facilitate healthy discussions about the culture, politics, & issues at stake in our local and global community. We're also committed that these discussions will be a springboard for collective action, i.e. via letter writing campaigns, outreach to public figures, volunteering, media, and other key community groups. Let's make a difference as a community, going beyond the stereotype & suppression, and garnering real people to people discussion! We need you our community! Let's build together!
Peace, Your Conversation Cafe Team: Supun Edirisinghe Sunny Zia Byron Hodges Sonali Fiske

Jan 31 Monday 7:30pm, Huntington Beach: The first meeting of the Peace Choir will be at Le Brique Steakhouse, 14892 Springdale Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92647-2350
Vern Nelson will be playing at the piano bar, starting at 6:30, so we encourage you to come and enjoy at meal (delicious, but pricey) or your good spirits. Hopefully, Vern will be able to take a break and join us.
This is an organizational meeting to discuss people's interests and experience. There are some of us who have never sung in a choir before, and we will be enlisting the help of a voice coach. So don't be hesitant if you haven't any experience; this may be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
The basic idea is to develop a choir proficient in a number "coming together" songs from the peace, labor, civil rights, spiritual and environmental movements. The songs of choice (which will be determined by the group) will be those that we can draw upon for hope, courage, and inspiration, historical perspective and contemporary context.
Bring your song ideas to the meeting. Plus, we will be looking towards and event for singing, to give us a goal. Hope to see you there, Karen Riggs 714-604-3300

Jan 31 Monday 7:30pm-11pm, Laguna Beach: Transition Laguna Potluck to learn more about the various Action Groups that make up Transition Laguna Beach. Bring a dish to share, a beverage, plates and utensils. Location: The Women's Club of Laguna Beach, St. Anne's and Glenneyre, Laguna Beach, CA.

Feb 1 Tuesday noon-3pm, Santa Ana: Rally Against Prosecuting the Irvine 11 On February 8th, 2010, Michael Oren, ambassador of Israel to the United States, was invited to speak on US-Israeli relations at UC Irvine. At the event, 10 students individually spoke out during Oren's speech and were arrested. An eleventh student was arrested as he attempted to leave the room along with a number of other students. All eleven students acted peacefully and did not resist arrest. In fact, no person or property was damaged in the course of the protest and Oren was able to complete his speech. The Irvine 11 have already been subjected to extensive administrative proceedings and possibly sanctions by the university administration. The nature of that information is secret, but what is known is that the Muslim Student Union (MSU) at UCI was sanctioned by the university, receiving a one quarter suspension and probation for two academic years.
Despite the university's internal proceedings, the Orange County District Attorney has subpoenaed six UCI Muslim students and compelled them to testify before a grand jury. A grand jury, with its secrecy provisions, can only exacerbate fear and division among the students at the University.
The apparent intention of the Orange County District Attorney to file criminal charges, possibly felony charges, against the Irvine 11, and possibly against other students including those subpoenaed, is excessive in extreme. Not only is the possibility of criminal charges extreme, but it also unprecedented and creates a chilling effect on student activism and student protest nationwide. Universities have the cherished tradition of being free marketplaces of ideas where students are encouraged to voice their opinions on a range of significant issues. For this reason, it is highly unjust and vindictive to criminally reprimand students for protesting in a non-violent and non-threatening manner.
Call the DA office at (714) 834-3600 and write to the Orange County DA Tony Rackauckas urging him to not criminalize students whose only "crime" was expressing their sincerely held political views in the form of a protest.
Join a coalition of students as they march to the DA's office on Tuesday February 1st at 12pm. Make your voices heard that our judicial system should NOT be used to criminalize peaceful student protests!
Orange County District Attorney 401 Civic Center Drive Santa Ana, California 92701

Feb 1 Tuesday 6:30pm, Newport Beach: OC For Darfur planning meeting We will meet at Patty's office in Newport Beach. 2424 SE Bristol Street, Suite 300 Newport Beach, CA 92660
We will discuss: * Update on what's going on in Sudan, Congo and Burma. * Feb 12 screening of On Our Watch * Feb 22 talk with Myra Dahgaypaw from U.S. Campaign for Burma * Screening of Worse Than War in March * Commemorative vigil in April

Feb 2 Wednesday 6:30pm, Costa Mesa: Democracy for America-Orange County monthly meeting with guest speaker Gavin Huntley-Fenner, Ph.D. is a Governing Board member of the Irvine Unified School District, a K-12 district of over 26,000 students and 32 schools with a $200,000,000 operating budget. He will address the current budget proposal's effect on school districts and classrooms. The meeting starts at 6:30pm with social time until 7:15, following by the agenda. Location: Karl Strauss Brewery, 901 South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa, Metropointe Center. For more information, email Susan Kopicki at sckopicki@gmail.com

Feb 3 Thursday 3:30-5pm, Irvine: The International Studies Public Forum presents "Israel and Palestine: Is Peace Possible?" UC Irvine Social Science Plaza A, Room 1100
The International Studies Public Forum is hosting Professor Galia Golan from the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya. Professor Golan is one of the speakers that OTI students visited when traveling in the region. A reception will follow the presentation and discussion with Professor Golan in room SSPB 1208 at 5pm.

Feb 3 Thursday 6-8pm, Santa Ana: Planned Parenthood - Politics, Sex & Cocktails at Original Mike's - 100 S. Main Street in Santa Ana Presented by The Community Action Fund of Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties
Featuring guest speaker Maggie Linden, Senior Vice President Public Affairs, Ogilvy Public Relations - The Changing Political Landscape - Kathy Kneer, President & CEO, Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California Schedule of Events: 6:00 p.m. - Hors d'oeuvres, Drinks, and Mingling 6:45 p.m. - Program (Keynote Address by Maggie Linden Awards Ceremony) 8:00 p.m. - Close secure3.convio.net/ppac/site/Donation2?idb=300287947&df_id=1701

Feb 3 Thursday 6:30-9:30pm, Irvine: Join the OCEC Action Team as we call previously identified supporters of LGBT equality and we ask them to get involved in our cause. We will start with a full training and then make calls. Dates - February 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th Location: Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92604 Contact: Mel Distel (714)362-7523

Feb 3 Thursday 7pm, Whittier: In honor of Black History Month the Whittier Area Peace and Justice Coalition will sponsor a free screening of the film: "BROTHER ~ OUTSIDER - The Life of Bayard Rustin"
St. Matthias Episcopal Church 7056 Washington Avenue Whittier, CA 90602 (Corner of Wardman & Washington Ave) For more info call (562) 587-6270 or (562) 233-8579 Free refreshments will be provided
The documentary focuses on Rustin's activism for peace, racial equality, economic justice and human rights. A master strategist and tireless activist, Baryard Rustin is best remembered as the organizer of the 1963 march on Washington, one of the largest nonviolent protests ever held in the United States. Despite these achievements, Rustin was silenced, threatened, arrested, beaten, imprisoned and fired from important leadership positions, largely because he was an openly gay man in a fiercely homophobic era. whittierpeace.org/index.htm#MovieNight

Feb 3 Thursday 7pm, Irvine: University Synagogue at 3400 Michelson, Irvine will be showing the award winning documentary On Common Ground Members of Temple Beth El, OC Islamic Foundation and St. Mary's Episcopal Church find their common ground by building a home for a needy family in Mexico. The film maker will be there as will be people from the film.

Feb 4 Friday 3-6:30pm, Anaheim: Solidarity with Egypt Rally Little Arabia, Brookhurst and Orange, 512 S. Brookhurst St. Anaheim, CA 92804
Bring your flags, signs and chant freedom for Egypt, dictator Hosni Mubarack must go! INVITE YOUR FRIENDS AND PASS THE WORD !!!!

Feb 4 Friday 9am-4pm, Costa Mesa: Environmental Sustainability Conference Vanguard University 55 Fair Drive Costa Mesa, CA
The purpose of the Environmental Sustainability Conference is to educate our business community, Orange County residents, and the emerging generation of leaders about the effects their choices have on the health of the environment. **DOORS OPEN AND REGISTRATION: 8:15 AM For more information, please visit: http://greenconf.vusife.org/

Feb 4-6 Friday 1:30pm-Sunday 9:3-pm, Garden Grove: The Courage Campaign and Orange County Equality Coalition booth at the Vietnamese Lunar New Year's Festival 2011. The event takes place for three days: Fri Feb 4, 1:30am-10:30pm; Sat Feb 5, 9:30am-10:30pm; Sun Feb 6, 9:30am-9:30pm. Visit the booth to sign our marriage equality pledge, pick up some stickers and flyers, check out pictures/videos of past activities, sign up for upcoming events, learn how to canvass and be part of the team that is working to win back marriage equality in Orange County. Volunteers needed: we're looking for people to work the booth. All training and materials will be provided. If you're available, please e-mail Dawn Logue at sydnee8088@yahoo.com. tetfestival.org

Feb 4 (1^st Friday) 6:30pm, Orange: Moving Pictures: Friday Night Film Series "The Labryrinth"
On June 14, 1940, Marian Kolodziej enters the gates of Auschwitz. He was the first transport to arrive there. He survived and never spoke about this experience until 45 years later when he had a stroke. For his rehabilitation, he asked for a pen and paper, and began to draw images of his experience in Auschwitz. His drawings, hundred of them are installed in the basement of a Franciscan church near Auschwitz.
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange present films that raise awareness and encourage conversation about the dynamic, ever-changing, systemic and critical needs of our world.
St. Joseph Center, Mother Louis Room, 480 South Batavia St, Orange 92868. http://www.sistersofstjosephorange.org/OUR_MINISTRIES/justice/film-series.php 6:30-7:00 P.M.: Gathering & Refreshments 7:00-9:00 P.M.: Film & Discussion RSVP: (714) 633-8121 Ext. 7716 Justice@csjorange.org

Feb 4 Friday 7-10pm, Irvine: Cornel West, Fulfilling a Legacy: Committed Struggle And Compassionate Discourse Pacific Ballroom at UCI www.ccc.uci.edu/cornelwest Tickets can be picked up at the Cross-Cultural Center Administrative Offices (on the third floor) from Monday to Friday from 8am - 5pm. Or call Denice Véz (CCC Program Coordinator) at 949-824-4782 to reserve your ticket. There is a limitied amount of tickets so be sure to pick up yours today! For more information check out the Cross-Cultural Center website at http://www.ccc.uci.edu/

Feb 5 (1^st Saturday) 10am-1pm, Huntington Beach: Help support Native American land rights at the corner of Bolsa Chica Street and Warner Ave. in the city of Huntington Beach, CA. We will be protesting the destruction of the cogged stone site CA-ORA 83. For more info. call 949-228-7262 or email bigrockcreek@msn.com See also ndnnews.com protectsacredsites.org protectbearbutte.com dfa-oc.org/archive/2008.html#May28SS dfa-oc.org/archive/2008.html#Sep06CS

Feb 5/6 Saturday 10am-Sunday 7pm, Laguna Beach: Green Valentines Festival 340 St. Ann's drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 "Come Celebrate Local Women Making a World of Difference!" Including Charities such as Center for Living Peace, Transition Laguna, Isanctuary, Good Shepherd Center for Women and Children, Results, "The Goat Lady", Heal Foundation... MULTI-CULTURAL MUSIC, FOOD, VENDORS, AUCTION, CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES, SPEAKERS... Live music by: Marianne Lewis & Larisa Stow and many wonderful local musicians with Conscious Reggae and Dancing music at night. SUNDAY 2-7 PM : HEALING DAY & Chanting music all day with Belly Dance, Laughter Yoga, Drumming... Come and celebrate with us!

Feb 5 Saturday 4-7pm, Riverside: Retire the Debt Party for Bill Hedrick for Congress. Location: IBEW 440 Hall, 1405 Spruce Street, Ste. G, Riverside. Appetizers and Beverages. Great Music by Local Supporters: D.J. Bobby Mendoza and Live Music TBA. We are working hard to retire the Bill Hedrick 2010 campaign debt of $46,500. Bill would love to see you there and you will love seeing him and all the other supporters. Let's have a good time! Suggested donation: $50. RSVPs to Anja Cardé 951-789-8686 or Anja@hedrickforcongress.com. Checks payable to Hedrick For Congress 2010 can be sent to: PO Box 2855, Corona, CA 92878; Credit card contributions may be made at: www.actblue.com/page/hedrickdrp. Please indicate number of attendees, names and a phone number.

Feb 5 Saturday 4-6pm/7-10pm, Santa Ana: Mexica New Year Lecture, celebrating Nican Tlaca Anahuac Heritage at El Centro Cultural de Mexico, located at 310 W. 5th St., in Santa Ana.
There will be a Spanish language lecture from 4 pm to 6 pm, followed by an English language lecture from 7 pm to 10 pm.
The discussion will include: * What is Mexica? * Why do we focus on Mexica? * Can we all claim Mexica? * Why celebrate our New Year? networkedblogs.com/cYOOA

Canceled ~~Feb 6~~ (1^st Sunday) ~~8am-4:30pm, Huntington Beach~~: PLEASE NOTE: FEBRUARY Arlington West Memorial in HB is CANCELLED due to the Marathon! Next AW is Sunday, March 6.

Feb 5 Saturday 5:30-10pm, Fullerton: Children of Iraq and Afghanistan Charity Fundraiser . Speakers include Ann and Cole Miller, No More Victims; Jason Zaro, Producer of Rethink Afghanistan; Michael Prysner, Iraq War Ventera, part of A.N.S.W.E.R L.A; Coalition and Party of Socialism and Liberation; Sonali Kolhatkar, C-director of Afghan Woman Mission. Plus spoken word and musical instrument performances. CSUF Titan Student Union - Pavilion A. Food will be provided. Art and bake sale. $10 suggested donation. Contact Zeena Aljawad zaljawad@csu.fullerton.edu.

Feb 6 Sunday 2pm, Irvine: Super Slow Food Bowl Party Heather (Stoltzfus) Westenhofer will be serving up a Power Point presentation, along with bread and butter made on the spot in a Super Slow Food Bowl gathering! We hope you can join us for this special get together. You can learn more about Heather and "Slow Foods". You can also find her on line at Orange County Cheesemaker and The Orange County School of Domestic Arts. Heather is strong supporter of "Slow Foods" and has been kind enough to share with us the importance of this issue!
The Green Party of Orange County meets at the Irvine Ranch Water District: 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. in the City of Irvine (about half-way between the 5 and 405 freeways) For carpool or Public Transit info to meeting contact Béa Tiritilli

Feb 7 Monday 6-8pm, Irvine: The UCI Center for Citizen Peacebuilding presents mock Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations UCI Humanities Hall Room 178
The International Studies Public Forum in co-sponsorship with the Center for Citizen Peacebuilding is hosting the presentation of the student team's findings and results. (See also Feb 10) Some of OTI's students are participating in both events. A reception will follow the February 10th event. Both events are free and open to the public.

Feb 7 Monday 7pm, Santa Ana: Norberto Santana, editor-in-chief of the Voice of OC, will speak at the Democratic Club of Central Orange County. Norberto and the Voice of OC have covered the $250K bonus paid to the County's IT contractor which has had performance problems, the sale of the Fairgrounds, Orange County's lawsuit against pensions, lobbyist registration in Orange County, the return of Mario Mainero to Supervisor Moorlach's staff, and many other issues not adequately covered.
The club meets at Marie Callendars, 1821 N Grand St, Santa Ana (Grand north of 17th). Dinner at 6:30 pm, program starts at 7 pm.

Feb 8,9 Tuesday 11am&6pm Irvine; Wednesday 2pm Long Beach/7,6pm Fullerton: Jeff Halper, Director of the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions (ICAHD). ICAHD is an Israeli-Palestinian NGO that works on the ground to resist the Israeli occupation of the West Bank including East Jerusalem. ICAHD rebuilds some of the 24,000 Palestinian homes that have been destroyed by the Israeli occupation authorities. The American Friends Service Committee nominated Halper, along with Palestinian activist Ghassan Andoni, for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006.
Tuesday: 11 AM UCI, Building HSLH - room 100A Jeff Halper on "ISRAEL/PALESTINE: 2011 WILL BE THE 'CRUNCH' YEAR" 6 PM UCI, Crystal Cove Auditorium, Workers-Student Alliance Jeff Halper on "LOOKING UP FROM THE OCCUPATION: ISRAEL AND THE GLOBAL PACIFICATION INDUSTRY "
Wednesday: 2 PM Cal State Univ. Long Beach, Building LA3-room 106 Jeff Halper on "ISRAEL/PALESTINE: TOWARDS PEACE, APARTHEID OR WAREHOUSING?" Including comments on Building Bridges Not Walls, and resisting the occupation with Palestinian groups 6 PM Donor Dinner at Marriott Hotel adjacent to CSUF campus. 7 PM Cal State Univ. Fullerton, Auditorium, Ruby Gerontology Center Jeff Halper on "ISRAEL/PALESTINE: 2011 WILL BE THE 'CRUNCH' YEAR"

Feb 8 Tuesday 5:30pm, Yorba Linda: Protest Arpaio Sheriff Joe Arpaio is appearing at the Nixon Library Tonight. Let's show the multiple facets of OC racism and hatred that we will not stand by silently. PROTEST STARTS AT 5:30. Ample parking. Bring candles, signs, sage to cleanse, jaranas, percussion, musica. We oppose the illegal racist, human and civil rights abuses which are being "honored" in Arpaio and We Oppose His Presence in OC! Racists Out Of OC!
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Birthplace, 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard, Yorba Linda, CA 92886

Feb 9 Wednesday 6-8pm, Costa Mesa: A Six-Part Family Oriented, Speaker and Training Series Geared Towards Building Awareness and Commitment in the Areas of Sustainability and Healthy Community-All at no cost. Neighborhood Community Center - Hamilton Room
1845 Park Ave, Costa Mesa, CA, 92627. For more information or to RSVP info@earthresource.org or call 949-645-5163

Feb 9 Wednesday 6-8pm, Irvine: OC NOW meeting Irvine Ranch Water District Offices - 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. in Irvine nowoc.org/e107_plugins/calendar_menu/event.php?1297292400.event.161

Feb 9 Wednesday 7pm, Laguna Woods: Laguna Woods Democratic Club: Why Trickle Down Economics Doesn't Work Welcome back our two Economics Experts: Jim Davis and Ed Perkins They will tell you WHY the Reaganomics Trickle-Down Theory is bunkum and give you the straight scoop on the Economy so you, too, will sound brilliant when asked!
CLUBHOUSE 3, DINING ROOM 2 Meeting includes Legislative Action, Club Business, Raffle and Refreshments; Members free; Guests $2. For more information, call Sue Dearing at 855-6965. Please bring nonperishable food items for South County Outreach.
Voter Registration at 6:30 Prior to each Meeting; Tell Your New Neighbors! Please bring nonperishable food for South County Outreach.

Feb 9 Wednesday 7pm, Costa Mesa: screening of "Dying to Live" about the journey of migrant workers. Film and discussion to follow!
2525 Fairview Rd, Costa Mesa, CA (714) 545-4610 ocfairviewchurch.org

Feb 9 Wednesday 7:30pm, Irvine: Peace in Motion Movie Nights Presents: Let Freedom Sing Center for Living Peace, 4139 Campus Drive, Irvine, CA 92612 949-854-5500
Let Freedom Sing traces the history of music protesting the situation of African Americans from Billie Holiday's performance of "Strange Fruit" with its graphic depiction of black lynching victims hanging from trees, to Public Enemy's songs about life in today's urban core. However, as befits its title, the majority of the movie's focus is on the relationship between the music and the quest for equality. Interviews with musicians and former freedom riders are interspersed with original footage of protests, helping to recreate the era for the viewer and provide first-hand accounts of what the music meant to those involved with these events. See an interview clip from the movie with Chuck D!
The goal of the Movie Night Series is to explore the concept of peace and its impact on the human condition through a variety of different films and documentaries. Each viewing and discussion is lead by Charles Royston, Professor of Human Services and Anthropology at CSU Fullerton. There is a $5-10 suggested donation. But if you can bring a friend to the event, you can take one class with the Ecology Center for free!!! Get Inspired and make good happen. Hope to see you at the Movies!

Feb 10 Thursday 2:30-3:30pm, Anaheim: SEIU #1899 meeting 511 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim CA 92805

Feb 10 Thursday 3:30-5pm, Irvine: The UCI Center for Citizen Peacebuilding presents mock Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations UCI Social Science Plaza A, Room 1100
The International Studies Public Forum in co-sponsorship with the Center for Citizen Peacebuilding is hosting the presentation of the student team's findings and results. (See also Feb 7) Some of OTI's students are participating in both events. A reception will follow the February 10th event. Both events are free and open to the public.

Feb 10 Thursday 5pm, Newport Beach: Stop Statue of Reagan at Newport Beach City Hall. Let the members of the Newport Beach Arts Commission know they must not politicize our public property with a statue honoring Ronald Reagan. Join members of Newport Beach Women's Democratic Club to oppose a statue honoring the author of VooDoo economics. Location: Newport Beach Public Library, 1000 Avocado Avenue, Newport Beach, CA.

Feb 10 Thursday 6:30-8:30pm, Aliso Viejo: Rainwater Harvesting How to manage our most precious resource: water with Brad Lancaster Journey School's Garden and Ecology Group and the 5th grade class are co-sponsoring an inspiring evening with renowned author and speaker Brad Lancaster. In this informative and engaging presentation, Brad will share why rainwater harvesting is essential for a sustainable future. You'll learn the eight principles of rainwater harvesting as well as how to: o turn water scarcity into water abundance o reduce your water consumption by 30-50% o capture rainwater for beneficial use reduce the amount flowing to the storm drain o create integrated water-sustainable plans at home and in your community For more information about Brad Lancaster go to www.harvestingrainwater.com
Journey School, Multi-Purpose Room, 27102 Foxborough Street, Aliso Viejo, Ca 92659 949-448-7232
Cost $10 per person (students free) Childcare Babysitting available for $5 per child Must RSVP to matashis@cox.net

Feb 10 Thursday 6:30pm, Irvine: OC Renewables: Kevin Ross of SunPower ocrenewables.org Topic: Current status of California Solar Initiative (CSI) Rebates and Economic Viability of Commercial PV Projects in 2011 and Beyond
Location: Duck Club, 5 Riparian View, Irvine, CA *Due to construction on Riparian View, please enter from Campus Dr. from University.

Feb 10 Thursday 6:30-9:30pm, Irvine: Join the OCEC Action Team as we call previously identified supporters of LGBT equality and we ask them to get involved in our cause. We will start with a full training and then make calls. Dates - February 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th Location: Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92604 Contact: Mel Distel (714)362-7523

Feb 10 Thursday 7pm, Santa Ana: OC Young Democrats General Meeting We will not be meeting at our usual venue but our brothers and sisters at Orange County Employees Association (OCEA) have been kind enough to host our meeting This month will feature elections of the 2011-2012 Executive Board for the organization. Stick around after the elections as OCYD will host part 2 of its series, Agents of Change, highlighting young professionals in Orange County Politics. David Trujillo and Julie Meigs from Planned Parenthood of Orange/San Bernandino Counties will discuss their roles and involvement with current legislation effecting womens' reproductive rights at the state and national level.
OCEA Main Offices, 830 N. Ross St., Santa Ana, Ca 92701.

[update] Feb 11 Friday 3-6:30pm, Anaheim: Solidarity with Egypt and Yemen Rally To get a larger crowd we have changed the protest date to Saturday, 12:00pm to 4:30PM Please share the info . Little Arabia, Brookhurst and Orange, 512 S. Brookhurst St. Anaheim, CA 92804

Feb 11 Friday 6:30-9:30pm, Anaheim: Potluck for Progressives "Holy Land: Common Ground" Join us for an inspiring documentary about courageous Israeli and Palestinian men and women who have joined together to work for peace.
UU Church in Anaheim, 511 S. Harbor Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92805 (Corner of Santa Ana St.) For info, call Ruth Shapin at (714)567-0188

Feb 12 Saturday 8am, Newport Beach: joint "Progressive Democrats of America" and "Democratic Club of West Orange County" Coffee and Political Conversation at Kean Coffee, 2043 Westcliff Dr, Ste. 100, Newport Beach. Followed at 9:15 with a short walk at Environmental Nature Center to visit California native plant habitats and the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design building (1601 16th Street). Go to dcwoc.org for details or press "contact us" for questions at dcwoc.org

Feb 12 (2^nd Saturday) 10am-noon, Irvine: OC Peace Coalition General Meeting
WHERE: The new Friends meeting house is at 2091 Business Center Dr, Suite 100, Irvine 92612 Exit at MacArthur off of 405 and go towards OC Airport Turn Left at MacArthur and go to Michelson Turn Left at Michelson and go to the very next street (?) Turn Left at that next street that starts with a "D" and go to Business Center Drive Turn Right on Business Center Drive and go about 1/4 mile 2091 is on Left Hand side Go around to the back side of the building to where the handicap parking is. Suite 100 is off of the inside courtyard, in the center of the office complex.
WHO: Anyone interested in educating, organizing and changing US foreign policies promoting illegal invasions and occupations, as well as stopping the militarization of the U.S. (High School Military Recruitment, the brutal treatment of undocumented workers, and the criminalization of youth, especially those of color). We do not support any specific party but do support anyone who is working for Peace and Justice. Breakfast and Coffee provided! Bring your ideas and enthusiasm! ocpeace.org

Feb 12 Saturday noon-3pm, Irvine: CD48 - Irvine Phone Bank: Help Turn State Senate District 17 BLUE Come help make calls for Darren Parker into State Senate District 17 for the upcoming special election on February 15th. We have a real chance to help turn this Senate seat BLUE. Sign up to call for Darren Parker Today! Please remember to bring your cell phone and charger.
Panera Bread, 3988 Barranca Pky, Irvine, CA 92606 my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gpzv4c

Feb 12 Saturday noon-4:30pm, Anaheim: ~~Solidarity~~ Celebrate with Egypt and Yemen Rally Little Arabia, Brookhurst and Orange, 512 S. Brookhurst St. Anaheim, CA 92804
Bring your flags, signs and chant freedom for Egypt, dictator Hosni Mubarack must go, No to Omar Suleiman! INVITE YOUR FRIENDS AND PASS THE WORD !!!! Peaceful demonstration
To get a larger crowd we have changed the protest date to this coming Saturday , 12:00pm to 4:30PM . Please share the info

Feb 12 Saturday 5-7pm, Orange: Orange County Interfaith Committee To Aid Farm Workers 46^th Annual Farm Worker Winter Celebration
Arturo Rodriguez will speak at the annual farm workers dinner in Orange, (Dolores Huerta injured her arm and will not attend.)
5pm - Social & Auction Browsing 6pm - Dinner
Carpenters Hall Local 2361 1918 W. Chapman Av., Orange
$20 contribution per person with a prepaid reservation, or $25 at the door. Dinner will be catered, reservations requested by Tuesday, February 8. All proceeds will be given to the United Farm Workers. We must have a firm count so that the correct number of dinners can be ordered. Please indicate with the check the names of the people who plan to attend. Your Committee is obligated to pay for any dinner reservation made but not paid. For reservations, call Suzanne Darweesh at 714-738-1785 and for a pre-paid reservation, checks should be made payable to UFW (not tax deductible) and mailed to Suzanne, 2104 Hilltop Ct., Fullerton, 92835. If you can't be at the dinner, a donation would be very much appreciated. Also, if you have something to donate for the Silent Auction, please contact Suzanne at sdarweesh@aol.com.

Feb 12 Saturday 6-8:30pm, Irvine: Reclaim Democracy: Uncloak the Kochs Irvine Ranch Water Dist. Headquarters, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave
6:00 PM: Gathering, chatting and munching. 6:30 PM: Panel Discussion: Uncloak the Kochs 8:00 PM: Discussion: How do the Koch bothers control the political systems of the U.S. government? How can we counter the Citizens United v. FEC ?

Feb 12 Saturday 6:45-9pm, Costa Mesa: Screening "On Our Watch" (documentary on Darfur) Mesa Verde United Methodist Church 1701 Baker Street, Costa Mesa

Feb 13 Sunday 1:30pm, Orange: Private showing of award-winning "Mooz-lum", a real life story of an America Muslim youth as he enters college. We'll also have director Qasim Basir and actress Nia Long with us for a Q&A immediately after Tickets are $10 each and are only available through the CAIR-LA website at http://ca.cair.com/losangeles/event/mooz-lum (No tickets will be sold at the door). Movie is rated PG-13 for minor violence and scenes of alcohol use and kissing. Location: The Block at Orange, 20 City Blvd., West Orange CA 92868. Contact: CAIR-LA Communications Manager, Munira Syeda, 714-776-1847, E-mail: info@losangeles.cair.com

Feb 13 Sunday 4:30pm, Mission Viejo: Healthcare for All - Orange County at Tapestry UU Congregation 23436 Madero Drive #140 in Mission Viejo
Shannon Miller, the new Vice Chair for Healthcare for All - California will be our guest.

Feb 13 Sunday 6pm, Long Beach: Radical Cinema proudly presents American Blackout a film by Ian Inaba
We have all heard how George W. Bush stole the presidential elections in 2000 and 2004. How did he do it, and who helped him? Why did the African American Communities in Florida and Ohio claim to be disenfranchised during those elections? This documentary answers these questions, as well as covering how the Republican Party attempted to disrupt the political career of former democratic Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney. We are celebrating Black History Month. Please join us to see this important documentary.
The Village Grind Coffeehouse 443 E. 1st Street Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 432-4033 Donations Accepted
Radical Cinema: With Peace, There Is Justice

Feb 14 Monday 7pm, Mission Viejo: Canyon Democrats - Speaker - Planned Parenthood - David Trujillo Norman Murray Senior Center 24932 Veterans Way Mission Viejo

Feb 15 Tuesday 6:30pm, Newport Beach: OC For Darfur planning meeting We will meet at Patty's office in Newport Beach. 2424 SE Bristol Street, Suite 300 Newport Beach, CA 92660
We will discuss: * Update on what's going on in Sudan, Congo and Burma. * Wrap up on On Our Watch (e.g. donations to Sudanese). * Feb 22: Talk by Myra Dahgaypaw from US Campaign for Burma. * Mar 12: Screening of Worse Than War. * Apr 16: Candlelight vigil (April is GAPM). * The United States and the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Feb 15 Tuesday 7:30pm, Irvine: Cousins Club of Orange County: Obama and Israel / Palestine P.O. BOX 5891, ORANGE CA 92863-5891, cousinscluboc.org
Our speaker is Dr. Yigal Arens, Deputy Director of the Information Science Institute, member of Women in Black - L.A., and a long time activist for peace and justice in Israel-Palestine. He will speak on "President Obama and Israel / Palestine" Discussion will follow. We meet at the Irvine Ranch Water District Offices, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave., between the 5 freeway and the 405. Get off the 5 freeway at Sand Canyon and go south to Waterworks Drive. Or exit the 405 freeway at Sand Canyon and go north to Waterworks Drive. Annual Cousin Club dues are $10. We would appreciate your support for 2011.

Feb 16 Wednesday 11:30am, Anaheim: Central County League of Women Voters luncheon. Joe Mathews ( L.A. Times op-ed contributor and co-author of "California Crackup" ) is speaking. It will be held at the Red Lion Inn, 1850 South Harbor Blvd., Anaheim ( corner Harbor & Katella ). Fee is $20 for sandwich buffet ( ham, roast beef, turkey or vegetable ) and it's $5 to park ( so good idea to carpool ). Reserve by calling Sue Guilford at 714-538-8898.

Feb 16 Wednesday 1-2:15pm, Newport Beach: Newport Mesa Irvine Interfaith Council 'General Membership' Luncheon Meeting Be current with the Changes in Health Care in 2011 With Guest Speaker Robert Braithwaite Chief Operating Officer Hoag Health System
We will receive an update on changes being made in the Health Care System in 2011 from one who is in the know! There will also be time for Q & A! (12:45 PM Reception, 1:00 PM Lunch, 1:25 PM Program)
at Hoag Hospital, Cancer Center Auditorium, One Hoag Drive Building #41, Lower Campus - enter of Pacific Coast Highway, Newport Beach, Ca 92663
$10 per person with reservation $15 without reservation Reservations required by Monday, February 14, 2011 You don't have to be a member of the Council to attend! All those attending will receive a FREE copy of the 2011 Directory that lists 120+ congregations, 100's of Religious Leaders and dozens of Interfaith Contacts. RSVP to nmiinterfaith@aol.com

Feb 16 Wednesday 6-8pm, Costa Mesa: The Fundamentals of the 4 Rs - Refuse, Reduce, Reuse & Recycle The Four Rs are the cornerstone to a Greener community. Join Stephanie Barger from Earth Resource Foundation and Michael Carey from the Orange Coast College Recycling Center to break down some of the mystery behind recycling. What are the four Rs? What actually gets recycled? How can you make a difference? Can we get to Zero Waste?
Neighborhood Community Center - Hamilton Room, 1845 Park Ave, Costa Mesa, CA, 92627. For more information or to RSVP info@earthresource.org or call 949-645-5163

Feb 16 Wednesday 6-9pm, Santa Ana: Left of Center Drinks Bistro 400, 400 4th Street, Santa Ana, CA
Although we are still playing with the name, come to and have a drink with progressives, left-of-center etc. people. Last time we had some great folks, and we hope that you can bring another person with you. See you then.

Feb 17/18 Thursday/Friday 9am, Pasadena: Protest Torture Judge Jay Bybee authorized illegal war, torture, and other war crimes, and is now named in a war crimes case in Spain!. WHY IS HE STILL SITTING ON A FEDERAL BENCH? DEMAND JUSTICE!
Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals Bldg. 125 South Grand Avenue Pasadena, CA 91105 picture ID required to enter Courthouse

Feb 17 Thursday 6pm, Costa Mesa: Theology on Thursdays is coming back! Mark your calendar because now it is TOTT --Theology on Third Thursdays! And we're meeting earlier than we did in the past -6pm instead of 7pm (I am told we can then take advantage of happy hour prices). So.... mark your calendars for February 17, the third Thursday of the month at 6pm at Karl Strauss Brewery in Costa Mesa!
Looking forward to seeing you soon! Sarah

Feb 17 Thursday 6:30-8pm, Irvine: Progressive Summit Planning Meeting It's about time for us to all come together to begin planning this years progressive summit! Last year was a HUGE success thanks to all of your involvement so I sincerely hope that each and every one of you will participate again this year.
1. Welcome / Introductions (5 mins) 2. Quick Re-cap of 2010's event (30 mins) 3. Must Haves (10 mins) 4. Must Change (10 mins) 5. Other Discussion / Remaining Budget (10 mins) 6. Vision for 2011 Progressive Summit (30 mins) 7. Missing Groups / Orgs? (10 mins) 8. Proposed Dates for 2011 (10 mins) 9. Next Meeting Time & Location / Meeting Schedule? (10 mins)
If you have questions, please feel free to call me or email me directly. Please note that my number has remained the same (714.420.4098), but that my email address is now danielshad@ocequality.com.

Feb 17 Thursday 6:30-9:30pm, Irvine: Join the OCEC Action Team as we call previously identified supporters of LGBT equality and we ask them to get involved in our cause. We will start with a full training and then make calls. Dates - February 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th Location: Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92604 Contact: Mel Distel (714)362-7523

Feb 17 Thursday 7-8:30pm, Placentia: Progressive WIN OC meeting at the IHOP in Placentia, 131 N Kraemer Blvd, 714.528.7838.
I: Introductions and Announcements: 7:00-7:10pm II: Review and approval of minutes 7:10-7:15pm III: Officer Reports: 7:15-7:30 pm IV: Old Business 7:50-8:00 pm V: New Business - 8:00-8:30 pm A. Rechartering with DPOC B. Continuation of PWIN-OC VII: Adjournment- 8:30 pm

Feb 18 Friday 6:30pm, Garden Grove: OC Peace and Dignity Planning Group Meeting for 2012 Intercontinental Spiritual Run (See Mar 4 Planning Meeting for Peace & Dignity 2012 Run)

Feb 18 Friday 6:30pm, Irvine: MoveOn's Irvine and More council organizing meeting for Invest in America Speak Out Kate's house, 6 Gold Bluff, Irvine 92604
We will be preparing for a National Day of Action the following Thursday, February 24 where councils all across America will hold "Invest in America" speak-outs. The new congress is planning to cut billions in funding from health care, education, and science programs. Cuts to our economic lifelines won't do anything to turn the economy around, but they'll definitely hurt the Other 98% of us barely getting through the worst recession since the Great Depression. When our members of Congress are back in our district during the next congressional recess, we will show them what's at stake for our communities if critical social programs are gutted. We'll speak out with our personal stories and tell Congress to support a budget that helps turn the economy around for the Other 98% of us. Please bring your ideas for the council, supplies to make signs and a food item to share, either an entrée (preferred), side dish such as salad or veggie, or dessert. Visit the event website to register: pol.moveon.org/event/meeting/112471

Feb 19 Saturday 8am-6pm, Los Angeles: Democratic Leadership Training Where: SEIU 721, 500 S. Virgil Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90020 Cost: Free - Light breakfast, lunch and refreshments will be provided. (Suggested donation of $10.00 to help cover food and materials) This full day of intense training consists of a variety of political workshops intended for club/party leaders and progressive activists who want to advance their leadership roles in the Democratic Party or are just getting started in politics! All participants will automatically be enrolled in our new ACT (Activist Certification Training) Now! program - a project designed to provide a network of certified activists for progressive campaigns, candidates and the Democratic Party. Sponsors: Be a true leader and help us continue this training - sponsor this event: $50 - Activist, $100 - Supporter, $250 - Organizer, $500 - Leader Please go to: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/train

Feb 19 Saturday 8:30am-1pm, Irvine: Latino Arab American Advisory Committee Civil Rights Training University Of California, Irvine Social Sciences Plaza B Room: SSPB 1208 3151 Social Science Plaza, Irvine, CA 92617
More information: Benny Diaz, CA LULAC State Director bennydiaz@sbcglobal.net (714) 357-4328

Feb 19 Saturday 2pm, Irvine: Southern California Executive Director, Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Hussam Ayloush Speaking On "Battling Islamophobia" Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. (at Waterworks) in Irvine
This presentation will focus on the challenges faced by the Islamic community. These challenges include combating those who are taking America in a direction that involves xenophobia, division, hatred, incivility and intolerance. A related challenge is how the Muslim community responds to the anti-Islamic hysteria and in so doing promotes the best values of our nation and educates America on Islam and diversity.
For more information: au-oc.org or email: orangecountyau@yahoo.com Fax: 714-515-4248 Call: 714-299-4551

Feb 20 Sunday 9am Los Angeles->6pm Santa Ana: Orange County Dream Team & Dream Team Los Angeles invites our OC students & community to: L.A. to O.C. Dream Ride
ROUTE: Approx 50 miles via streets of L.A., San Gabriel River Bike Path and streets of Santa Ana WHERE: Starting at 9:00 AM at Corazon del Pueblo, 2003 E. 1st Street, Boyle Heights, CA 90033 Ending at 6:00 PM at El Centro Cultural de Mexico, 310 W. 5th Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 REGISTRATION: Fill out Registration Form by January 28th. Pay $15 fee (includes snacks, lunch and dinner) Link to Download Form Link to PayPal Account Registration Form and payment (payable to: Orange County DREAM Team) can be mailed to: PO Box 1885, Santa Ana, CA 92702. Must be postmarked by January 28th. MANDATORY WORKSHOP: All participants are required to attend one Bike Safety Workshop. No exceptions. Bringing your bikes to the workshop is encouraged. * Workshop 1: Sunday, January 23rd at Corazon del Pueblo, Boyle Heights , 1-4pm * Workshop 2: Sunday, January 30th at El Centro Cultural de Mexico, Santa Ana, 1-4pm * Workshop 3: Saturday, February 5th at Corazon del Pueblo, Boyle Heights, 1-4pm TRANSPORTATION: You must make your own travel arrangements to Los Angeles SPONSORSHIP: We are looking for SPONSORS & DONATIONS. Please contact Yenni Diaz: ydiaz@istillhaveadream.org for more information. Event Sponsors: City of Lights Corazon del Pueblo El Centro Cultural de Mexico I Bike SA Spokes & Words

Feb 20 Sunday 11am-3pm, Irvine: Organizing for America Neighborhood Team Training Vista Del Campo Norte Clubhouse, 28700 Arroyo Dr

Feb 20 Sunday 1-4pm, Garden Grove: MoveOn Organizing Meeting & Potluck MoveOn's North Orange County council is holding an organizing meeting. We will be preparing for a National Day of Action Thursday 2/24 where councils all across America will hold "Invest in America" speak-outs. Please RSVP at pol.moveon.org/event/meeting/112451 If questions, contact Craig Preston 714-473-2798.

Feb 20 Sunday 1:30pm, Irvine: Humanists of Orange County: "God Delusion" Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine, CA 92618
Dr. Lou Regal, a member of the HAOC, will present a talk on the "God Delusion." Dr. Regal will speak on The God Virus: Another Way of Conceptualizing Religion and Other Institutions. The talk is based on the book: The God Virus: How Religion Infects Our Lives and Culture, by Dr. Darrel Ray. Talk will focus on a virus metaphor, not unlike the "meme" of Richard Dawkins. It will extend the virus concept to other institutions, such as Alcoholics Anonymous. It will touch on the speculation that this virus might exist concretely in the left parietal lobe of the brain. As usual our program allows for a Q&A period following the presentation. meetup.com/OCHumanists/calendar/15699221

Feb 21 Monday 6:30-9pm, Anaheim: National Women's Political Caucus Our guest will be current City Coucilwoman and former Mayor of Fullerton, Sharon Quirk-Silva. The topic for discussion will be the relationship between Politial Organizations and Elected Officials. The schedule for the eventin is:
6:30pm Dinner & Networking 7:30pm Business Meeting 8:15pm A Conversation with Sharon Quirk-Silva 8:45pm Communuty Announcements
Please RSVP so we can give Mimi's Cafe a good count of how many people we will have. Thank you. Tammi McIntyre President, NWPC Orange County nwpctammi@pacbell.net (949) 697-7532

Feb 21 Monday 7pm, Fountain Valley: 68th AD Meeting with special guest Christie Rudder at Coco's 18380 Brookhurst Street near the Corner of Ellis and Brookhurst in Fountain Valley Christie is an active member of ACT Now and will be sharing her experience in reaching out to make positive change in our community.

Feb 22 Tuesday 5-7:30pm, Lake Forest: California Women Lead: Dr. Glenna Matthews "Running As Woman" Lake Forest City Hall & Community Center, 25550 Commercentre Dr. Lake Forest, CA 92630 FREE for CA Women Lead members. $5 for non-members. Please RSVP at cawomenlead.org. For questions, please contact Orange County Chapter President Melissa Fox at (949)683-8855

Feb 22 Tuesday 7pm, Anaheim: OC Peace Coalition General Meeting Anaheim Unitarian Church 511 South Harbor Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92805
WHO: All interested people are invited, especially anyone who might represent one of our member organizations. We're likely to be planning for tabling, future actions, or whatever business people want to bring up (excluding any specific support of candidates or political parties). Please bring your ideas, and be ready to step up and participate. web site: ocpeace.org

Feb 23 Wednesday 11am, Irvine: Women For: Orange County - Bullying and Suicide: Changing the Face of the Academy & Making a Difference in Our Lives Featuring Dr. Karyl Ketchum, Women's Studies California State University Fullerton.
Irvine Ranch Water District's Duck Club, 5 Riparian View, Irvine (at the end of the San Joaquin Preserve) Free and open to the public. Men are cordially invited. For recorded information, call 714-590-7804. womenfororangecounty.org and womenforoc@aol.com

Feb 23 Wednesday 1-4pm, Tustin: Planned Parenthood Phone Bank the U.S. House of Representatives voted 240-185 to exclude Planned Parenthood from all federal funding, including Title X, Medicaid, and funds that provide health education. Now, we need your help to let our Senators know how important their vote is in stopping this dangerous amendment. It won't be easy, but we can still win this. We need you at one of two phone banks this Wednesday to encourage as many Planned Parenthood supporters as possible to call their Senator and urge them to vote NO on any amendment that cuts federal funding of Planned Parenthood
To RSVP, please email publicaffairs@pposbc.org and let us know if you will be coming to Orange or San Bernardino. OC administrative offices, 700 S. Tustin St., Orange, CA 92866

Feb 23 Wednesday 6-8pm, Costa Mesa: Conscious Consumerism - The Real Costs of What We Consume We vote with our pockets and every time we make a purchase, we cast a vote for the way things are. Join Jesse Baker, PhD from Ecofficiency and other speakers as we discuss and breakdown the true costs associated with the things we consume on a daily basis.
Neighborhood Community Center - Hamilton Room, 1845 Park Ave, Costa Mesa, CA, 92627. For more information or to RSVP info@earthresource.org or call 949-645-5163

Feb 23 Wednesday 7pm, Tustin: PDA Orange County Chapter Panera Bread, 13205 Jamboree Rd, Tustin, CA 92782
NATIONAL -- Debrief: Egypt, Wisconsin, DC IOTs, BBLVs www.pdamerica.org "Change Makes Change!" REGIONAL -- Gov. Brown/The Legislature CDP Conv April 29-May1, Prog Caucus Special Elections/SB 810 Update LOCAL -- OCDP, Dem Clubs, Discussion Grps DFA, OFA, Issues Grps, OC Progressive Summit Campaigns, Actions, Announcements WEEKLY ORANGE COUNTY PROGRESSIVE OPEN DISCUSSION NEXT MEETING Sunday, March 27, 2PM

Feb 23 Wednesday 7-9pm, Tustin: Movie Screening of "Blue Gold"
In every corner of the globe, we are polluting, diverting, pumping, and wasting our limited supply of fresh water at an expediential level as population and technology grows. The rampant overdevelopment of agriculture, housing and industry increase the demands for fresh water well beyond the finite supply, resulting in the desertification of the earth. Corporate giants force developing countries to privatize their water supply for profit. Wall Street investors target desalination and mass bulk water export schemes. Corrupt governments use water for economic and political gain. Military control of water emerges and a new geo-political map and power structure forms, setting the stage for world water wars.
Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1201 Irvine Blvd., Tustin, CA 92780

Feb 23 Wednesday 7pm, Fountain Valley: Democratic Club of West Orange County Representatives from Residents for Responsible Desalination and Surfrider Foundation are speaking on the issues of public water (versus privatized) and ocean desalination- "Developing a sustainable, economic, and environmentally-conscious future water supply"
Surfrider's vision of the current waste of precious energy and water resources, and solutions for creating a more sustainable management system, are captured in their new video: "The Cycle of Insanity: the Real Story of Water" Please take 20 minutes to watch the video before the meeting. You can see the short video at: knowyourh2o.org
Green Valley Adult Recreation Clubhouse 17250 Los Jardines West, Fountain Valley Doors Open at 6:30 pm, Meeting 7 pm

Feb 23 Wednesday 7:30pm, Santa Ana: Criminalization or Treatment Carla Jacob, Treatment Advocacy Center
Trinity United Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall, 13922 Prospect Ave. Santa Ana, CA 92705, Cross Streets: Prospect & 17th St.
A brief history of the Criminalization of people with mental illness in California. The Lanterman, Petris, Short (L.P.S.) Act and unintended consequences. Anosognosia, how and why it may be difficult for our loved ones with mental illness to engage and participate in Mental Health services. Preventable tragedies and Assisted Outpatient treatment in Orange County - how we can help people with mental illness before they become dangerous and/or gravely disabled. Learn more about Laura's Law, AB 1421

[update] Feb 24 Thursday noon, Garden Grove/Newport Beach: MoveOn: Invest in America Speak Out
District Office for Loretta Sanchez, 12397 Lewis Street, Suite 101, Garden Grove CA 92840
We will be asking Representative Sanchez to take our stories back to D.C., support and initiate legislation to turn around the economy, and to take a lead in job creation. Local media will be contacted to cover this event. Media respond to numbers so you and your friends are needed. Storytellers needed: If you have a story to share, about how you have been affected by the economy or loss of healthcare or your job or your business, or are concerned about social security etc. and would like to talk for 2-3 min, to share your story, please contact Craig ASAP at 714-473-2798. RSVP at pol.moveon.org/event/invest2011/112755
Rep. John Campbell's Office, 601 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Local residents of the 48th congressional district including MoveOn council members will each speak for several minutes with personal stories of how the economic downturn has affected them personally. The group will rally to demand that Congress act to increase employment and improve the economy. New members welcome always! Visit the event website to register: pol.moveon.org/event/invest2011/112443

Feb 24 Thursday noon, Costa Mesa: The Democratic Foundation Of Orange County Cordially invites you to a lunch discussion with special guest: Dean Erwin Chemerinsky Erwin Chemerinsky is the Founding Dean and Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of California, Irvine School of Law, with a joint appointment in Political Science.
Dean Chemerinsky is one of the Nation's top Constitutional Law Scholars. He is a prolific author of brilliant scholarly articles and books. He has a unique knack for explaining profound legal doctrine in very understandable language.
Dean Chemerinsky will discuss his latest book The Conservative Assault on the Constitution.
The Center Club 650 Town Center Drive Costa Mesa (no parking validation offered) There is no charge for DFOC Members current with their membership dues. Non-Member tickets are $45.00. Please RSVP by Tuesday, February 22nd. For questions or to RSVP, please contact Henry at (714) 979-4436 or via email at info@dfoc.com.

Feb 24 Thursday 5:30-7:30pm, Santa Ana: Candlelight Vigil in Support of Workers in Wisconsin Santa Ana State Office Building 28 Civic Center Plz Santa Ana, CA
Join the Orange County Labor Federation for a candlelight vigil to support workers in Wisconsin and our collective bargaining rights! Federal Law has allowed workers to form unions. Attacks on workers' basic rights is sweeping the country and we must stand together to ensure it doesn't happen here! beta.oclabor.org/index.php?option=com_eventlist&view=details&id=42%3Acandlelight-vigil-in-support-of-workers-in-wisconsin

Feb 24 Thursday 6pm, Irvine: You are cordially invited to OCEC Outreach's First Quarterly meeting. We will be discussing the committee's participation in community events and other items. The agenda will include: * Tet Festival and Parade Debrief * Progressive Conference * Latino LGBT Conference * Great American Write In * Harvey Milk Day * Storytellers Workshop in English, Spanish ,and Vietnamese * Pride 2011 Feel free to add more topics to the agenda. Meeting will be at Minerva's 949 400 8123 or 949 733 8565 ocequality.ning.com/groups/group/show?id=2911519%3AGroup%3A1443

Feb 24 Thursday 6:30pm, Costa Mesa: Zonta Grants Awards Dinner. Grants will be announced to seven non-profit organizations to support their programs in advancing the status of women-Artists United for Social Justice, Colette's Children's Home, Inc., Dodge College of Film, Chapman University, Yesenia's Humanitarian Foundation, Serving Peope in Need, Inc., The Wooden Floor, OC Children's Therapeutic Art Center. Location: Zonta Newport Harbor Clubhouse, 245 Fischer Ave., Ste. A&C, Costa Mesa. RSVP to Barbara Sisson, sissoncom@aol.com, 714/964-0441 by Monday 2/21. Price $20. Free parking

Feb 24 Thursday 6:30-9:30pm, Irvine: Join the OCEC Action Team as we call previously identified supporters of LGBT equality and we ask them to get involved in our cause. We will start with a full training and then make calls. Dates - February 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th Location: Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92604 Contact: Mel Distel (714)362-7523

Feb 24 Thursday 7:30pm, Irvine: Amnesty International Irvine: group 178 Monthly Meeting aiusaoc.org/irvine/meetings.html Irvine United Congregational Church 4915 Alton Parkway Irvine, CA 92604 Free. Refreshements will be served.

Feb 24/25/26 Thursday 8:30pm, Friday/Saturday 8pm, Irvine: V-Day @ UC Irvine Presents The Vagina Monologues UC Irvine- Engineering Hall 1200 vdayuci.com

Feb 26 Saturday 9:30am-5pm, Los Angeles: Just Media: LA Media Reform Summit 2011 If you are concerned that our democracy is being usurped by today's media, that communities are being harmed by the absence of local news coverage, and that diverse groups lack access to the media, now is the time to act!
Occidental College, 200 Johnson Hall, 1600 Campus Road, Los Angeles, CA 90041 commoncause.org/ca/mediasummit

Feb 26 Saturday 10am-3pm, Claremont: Anti-Death Penalty Activist Training Bauer Forum, Claremont McKenna College, 500 E 9th Street Claremont CA 91711
Includes guest speakers and FREE LUNCH! Please RSVP to James Clark, jclark@aclu-sc.org, 213-977-5258 For more information visit EndDeathPenaltyLA.org/training.html

Feb 26 Saturday 2-4pm, Anaheim: National Association for Equal Justice in America New location: West Anaheim Youth Center, 320 S. Beach Blvd., Anaheim 92804
For more information please contact Mary Jones, Chairperson Orange County Community Liaison Committee: (714) 499-8987 or (310) 608-5878 N.A.E.J.A. A Non-Profit Civil Rights Organization www.naeja.bizland.com

Feb 27 Sunday 10am, Mission Viejo: "Is American a Christian Nation? Don't Take it on Faith" William Lobdell, award-winning author, former religion writer for the LA Times and current visiting faculty member at UC Irvine, where he teaches "Religion and the Media" and "The Internet, Blogs and Politics"
Tapestry Unitarian-Universalist Congregation, 23436 Madero, Suite #140, Mission Viejo, CA For additional information: www.tapestryuu.org, admin@tapestryuu.org

[update] Feb 27 Sunday 4:30-7pm, Irvine: Democratic Club of Greater Irvine: Trying to Understand a World in Turmoil IRWD Duck Club, off Riparian Way, which is off Michaelson Drive, near Culver
We were all transfixed by the revolution in Egypt. We'll be watching a panel discussion that took place at UC Irvine last week, featuring Professor Mark LeVine, expert on the Middle East and Islam, who spent many days right in the middle of Tahrir Square in Cairo. Salim Shahine, a UCI instructor and anthropologist from Egypt joins him. Discussion on the revolutions sweeping the Mid East, and the labor protest taking place in Wisconsin will follow. Please join us for our first catered refreshments. We need your rsvp! Please indicate if you want a complete meal for $18.00, beverage and dessert $10.00, or beverage only $5.00. If you want a meal, indicate whether vegetarian.

Feb 28 Monday 11:30am-2:30pm, Irvine: Chalk against the charges UC Irvine, Anteater Plaza/Flagpoles
This quarter we have seen criminal charges being brought against Irvine students for free speech activities on campus. Nineteen students and organizers are facing numerous misdemeanors for a sit-in in Aldrich Hall last February (who have plead non guilty and have pretrial March 7). The Irvine 11 are facing misdemeanor conspiracy charges after speaking out in protest of the Israeli ambassador Michael Oren (Arraignment is scheduled for March 11). UCIPD have been called in by the administration to detain and harass students participating in previous chalking events, even though the police chief said it is not illegal. Photos have been taken of UCIPD officers removing legitimate signs and banners around campus announcing political events.
Enough is enough. It is unprecedented for criminal charges to be brought against students for a peaceful sit-in or heckling a public official. These actions are protest, not crimes. So come out to the flagpoles Wednesday to leave messages of support for those facing charges and demand that the administration protect its students by pushing for the charges to be dropped. CHALK IS FREE SPEECH! END REPRESSION OF STUDENT PROTEST! STUDENT RIGHTS CANNOT BE ERASED

Feb 28 Monday 6-8pm, Irvine: Jewish Voices Fight Back panel featuring three activists sharing Jewish perspectives on Palestinian solidarity activism. The speakers are: -Matan Cohen, co-founder of the Israeli direct action anti-occupation group Anarchists Against the Wall and coordinator for Hampshire College's divestment from Israel campaign -Estee Chandler, from Jewish Voice for Peace, America's largest Jewish grassroots peace group, which advocates democracy, ...human rights, and an end to the Israeli occupation of Palestine -Rachel Roberts, from Young Jewish and Proud, a project created by young leaders within Jewish Voice for Peace The three activists will discuss their experiences as well as the role students play in Palestinian solidarity activism and what we can do to get involved. They will also connect their struggles to the ongoing attempt to silence Palestinian activism at UCI and other university campuses, providing a powerful challenge to the Zionist narrative that claims that "pro-Palestinian activism threatens Jewish students."
Crystal Cove Auditorium, UCI Created By Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) at UCI, Sjp At Uci

Feb 28 (4^th Monday) 7pm, Orange: Democratic Central Committee Meeting Carpenters' Union Hall, 1916 W. Chapman Ave.
For more information, please call the DPOC office at 714-835-5158.

Mar 1 Tuesday 6-9pm, Costa Mesa: Wisconsin Comes to Costa Mesa - Stop Layoff of 250 City Employees Costa Mesa City Hall 77 Fair Drive Costa Mesa, CA
Jim Righeimer, co-author of Prop 226 forbidding unions to use member money for political contributions, founder of the Education Alliance and board member of the Family Action PAC now wants to lay off 250 Costa Mesa city employees. He says it's because of the budget, but we know it's union-busting. Come pull a comment card and show your support for public employees and city services. Come early to get a seat!

Mar 1 Tuesday 6:30pm, Newport Beach: OC For Darfur planning meeting We will meet at Patty's office in Newport Beach. 2424 SE Bristol Street, Suite 300 Newport Beach, CA 92660 (if you have any trouble finding the place, please call Anshul at 949.954.0785)
We will discuss: # Update on what's going on in Sudan, Congo and Burma. # Mar 12: Screening of Worse Than War. # Apr 16: Candlelight vigil (April is Genocide Awareness and Prevention month). # The United States and the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Mar 1 Tuesday 6:30-9pm, Irvine: Students for Justice in Palestine, Society of Arab Students, the Black Student Union, and Kenya Dream at UCI are proud to present RHYMES FOR PALESTINE, a concert featuring five socially conscious hip-hop artists advocating for social justice. Lowkey, Logic, Shadia Mansour, Neo-Nephilim Theory and Jody McIntyre Special opening presentation: Jody McIntyre is a young activist who has worked for various humans rights causes and has lived in Palestine. He was dragged out of his wheelchair by police at the recent protests against fee hikes in the UK, bringing attention to the disabled as a minority group. Student Center Terrace Outdoor Stage, UCI

Mar 1 Tuesday 7pm, Laguna Woods Village: Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods Village presents Women in Motion: Artists and Humanists International Women's Day . . .is a day when women are recognized for their achievements without regard to division--whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political. It is a time to assess how far women have come in the struggle for equality, peace and development. It is also an opportunity to unite, network and mobilize for meaningful change.
Club House 7 Come at 6:30 PM for coffee, teas, and snacks ! Members Free, Guest Donation $2 lagunawoodsvillage.com/section.cfm?id=493

Mar 2 Wednesday noon-1pm, Irvine: Rally in defense of public education and student activism at the UCI flagpoles
This is a tentative announcement concerning the rally in support of public education and student activism. It is a part of actions around the state to both fight the cuts to public education, and the administration's continuing effort to privatize the university. Last year, there was an extraordinary effort to fight against the racism and exploitation occurring within the UC system. Those actions and protests had a serious impact on the decisions made by the administration, but the serious problems tied to the structural racism, lack of transparency, and lack of democratic forms of accountability remain. Additionally, the university and state have responded to the rise in student activism, by criminalizing the activists, and we are also calling this event to protest the charges placed by the Orange County DA against political protest. We need to continue the fight for a genuinely public university that is accessible to all and responds to the needs and desires of all its members. More details to follow. Please pass this onto other folks.

Mar 2 Wednesday 6-8pm, Costa Mesa: Home Skills for the Green Citizen - Keeping Your Home in the "Green" Zone Save resources and have fun learning to preserve food and compost your leftovers. Join Delilah Snell, a Master Preserver, of The Road Less Traveled Store and others as the series tackles these insightful skill sets for the home!
Neighborhood Community Center - Hamilton Room, 1845 Park Ave, Costa Mesa, CA, 92627. For more information or to RSVP info@earthresource.org or call 949-645-5163

Mar 2 Wednesday 6:30-9pm, Irvine: Olive Tree Initiative Community Forum "Revolt, Revolution and Reform in the Middle East: the Path to Democracy?!" We invite you to a student and community discussion about how recent historic events in the Middle East have impacted the region and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Social & Behavior Science Gateway (Room 1517) UCI Light refreshments will be provided

Mar 2 Wednesday 6:30pm, Costa Mesa: Democracy for America-Orange County presents guest speaker Nathan Gonzalez on "Events in Egypt and Beyond" Nathan Gonzalez is a Fellow with the Truman National Security Project and lecturer of international relations and politics of the Middle East at Cal State Long Beach. He is author of two books: Engaging Iran, and The Sunni-Shia Conflict. Nathan holds a master of international affairs from Columbia University and is currently finishing his PhD at UCLA. The meeting starts at 6:30pm with social time until 7:15, when the meeting begins. Location: Karl Strauss Brewery, 901 South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa, Metropointe Center. For more information, email Susan Kopicki at sckopicki@gmail.com

Mar 3 Thursday 9:30am, Laguna Woods Village: WE DID IT FOR YOU~Women's Journey Through History There was a time when women had no rights. This is a story of how it changed, told by the women who were there. wediditforyou.org
Clubhouse 5 L.I.F.E members: No Charge, Guests: $5

Mar 3 Thursday 7pm, Mission Viejo: "Freedom to Marry" movie and speaker Davina Kotulski, author of "Why You Should Give a Damn about Gay Marriage."
Tapestry UU Congregation 23436 Madero Drive #140 Mission Viejo, CA Contact: Ryan Peterson ryanlavenir@yahoo.com

Mar 3 Thursday 7-10pm, Irvine: OFA Irvine and South OC Neighborhood Team Potluck Duck Club 5 Riparian View Irvine, CA
Come join fellow OFA volunteers and neighborhood team members from Tustin, Irvine, Newport, Corona Del Mar, Lake Forest, Laguna Woods, Laguna Hills, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Beach, Dana Point, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Trabuco, San Juan Capistrano, and San Clemente for a potluck meeting. We'll enjoy some good food and good company, have a chance to promote upcoming OFA neighborhood team and local Dem Club events, and continue mapping out our plan of action to help Turn OC Blue. RSVP today and bring a dish or beverage to share.

Mar 4 Friday 5:30-9pm, Orange: Noche de gracias 309 N. Rampart, Ste M. Orange CA 92868
Esteemed Amigos, For over thirty years we have been involved in fighting the worst abuses against our people in Orange County and many times we have triumphed together. As you know, Los Amigos has never fundraised and we are proud to say that without a penny granted to us we have been able to be a part of so much growth.
The cost ($ 35) of the ticket will cover the expenses and whatever money is left will be donated to Centro Cultural de Mexico for and on behalf of the students of the Orange County Dream Team. Please make checks payable to Centro Cultural de Mexico (501C3). Please join us in an evening of good food, music and most of all AMIGOS.

Mar 4 Friday 6:30pm, Garden Grove: OC Peace and Dignity Planning Group Meeting The first Peace & Dignity Run was held in 1992 and continues every four years. In 2000 with the formation of the Alianza Indigena, a true Inter-tribal Organization of all nations sponsored the Peace & Dignity Run in Orange County with support of all Tribal leaders including the leaders of the Juaneno (Acjachemen) Nation. The 2012 Run will be to one of the oldest surviving communities in Orange County, Anaheim Independencia community, also known as "La Colonia." The meeting will discuss the run and introduce the staff. Please bring your own chair and coffee cup. Snack donations are accepted. Location: 13612 Flower St., Garden Grove. For info, contact Lopez1212@aol.com; call 714/539-2266; text 714/206-5813. 13612 Flower St., Garden Grove, CA 92703

Mar 4 (1^st Friday) 6:30pm, Orange: Moving Pictures: Friday Night Film Series "Forgiveness and Healing"
We see Ed Tick and his wife Kate Dahlstedt take a group of traumatized Vietnam War vets back to the land here they fought and killed, to help them learn the art of "forgiveness of the self" for what they did during a war almost 40 years ago. Azim Khamisa practices "forgiveness of the other" as he traces how he learned to forgive the boy who murdered his own son. Now Khamisa works with the killer's grandfather to foster forgiveness and healing with young audiences all over the world.
St. Joseph Center, Mother Louis Room, 480 South Batavia St, Orange 92868. http://www.sistersofstjosephorange.org/OUR_MINISTRIES/justice/film-series.php 6:30-7:00 P.M.: Gathering & Refreshments 7:00-9:00 P.M.: Film & Discussion RSVP: (714) 633-8121 Ext. 7716 Justice@csjorange.org

Mar 5 (not ~~2^nd~~ Saturday) 10am-noon, Irvine: OC Peace Coalition General Meeting date changed to March 5 So that we can participate in OCPC endorsed International Women's Week MOTHERS MARCH
WHERE: The new Friends meeting house is at 2091 Business Center Dr, Suite 100, Irvine 92612 Exit at MacArthur off of 405 and go towards OC Airport Turn Left at MacArthur and go to Michelson Turn Left at Michelson and go to the very next street (?) Turn Left at that next street that starts with a "D" and go to Business Center Drive Turn Right on Business Center Drive and go about 1/4 mile 2091 is on Left Hand side Go around to the back side of the building to where the handicap parking is. Suite 100 is off of the inside courtyard, in the center of the office complex.
WHO: Anyone interested in educating, organizing and changing US foreign policies promoting illegal invasions and occupations, as well as stopping the militarization of the U.S. (High School Military Recruitment, the brutal treatment of undocumented workers, and the criminalization of youth, especially those of color). We do not support any specific party but do support anyone who is working for Peace and Justice. Breakfast and Coffee provided! Bring your ideas and enthusiasm! ocpeace.org

Mar 6 (1^st Sunday) 8am-4:30pm, Huntington Beach: Arlington West Memorial
We no longer have to load the crosses in the morning. Meet at the beach at 7:30AM to help unload the trailer and setup the crosses. As usual we will be at 6th Street (north of pier and of Main Street) Huntington Beach on the beach. Display should be up from 8 to about 5PM. Please come visit and, if you can, PLEASE come to help with setup and/or breakdown. In addition to the moving display and great people and the beach itself, we will have a good selection of peace supplies for small (or large) donations. We often have many great people visiting and great conversations going on. Volunteers: We usually need the most help in the morning, though both morning and evening are critical. If you would like to help please contact Jeff Merrick @ jeff.mfso@earthlink.net or call 562-522-4241

Mar 6 Sunday 11am-6pm, Fountain Valley: Celebrate Egyptian Victory in Mile Square Regional Park (Forest Shelter)
From Euclid between Heil & Warner, 16801 Euclid, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Witnessing the latest political changes in Egypt, we are very proud and honored to invite you all to our (Pride Egyptian Day) event taking place on Sunday March 6th 2011. It's a family event with free food, and activities for the kids. The event highlights our respect to the most successful and peaceful revolution in history, a tribute to those who lost their lives and an active gathering for fresh minded Egyptians excited to share their ideas of rebuilding Egypt with the whole world. Please feel free to invite all your friends and family, our celebration will be complete with your presence. For more information call Hasnaa Nour: (714) 330-3257

Mar 6 Sunday 1pm, Irvine: MoveOn Council Meeting After Saturday's massive, 50-state mobilization, we need to act quickly to strengthen the movement to save the American Dream. The middle class is still under attack: Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker is still pushing hard to strip workers of their rights, and Republicans in Congress are pushing a federal budget that would cut 700,000 jobs from our economy in the next two years. moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=112988

Mar 6 Sunday 5:30-9:30pm, Garden Grove: Islamic Relief USA Presents: HELPING LIBYANS IN NEED: Libya Humanitarian Relief Hyatt Regency Orange County 11999 Harbor Blvd. Garden Grove, CA 92840
Guest Speaker: Dr. Maher Hathout Chairman, Islamic Shura Council of So Cal Tickets: $35 At the door: $40 For more info Contact: (714) 676-1309 (909) 802-3853 sw@IslamicReliefUSA.org

Mar 6 Sunday 6-8:30pm, Lake Forest: Bands and Bellies 6 at Green Earth Coffee, 20025 Lake Forest, Unit 101,
Bands And Bellies Peace Concerts were born out of Alec and Sarah's organizing of the LA/OC parts of the World March For Peace in 2009 Cover charge = suggested donation of $10 per adult. No one turned away! (Just send us a message beforehand: bandsandbellies@gmail.com) FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT---BRING YOUR MUNCHKINS! A percentage of proceeds at the door will go to an Orange County animal rights activism group.

Mar 7 Monday 7pm, Santa Ana: Democratic Club of Central Orange County: Learn about how the Fresh & Easy chain isn't all that Fresh & Easy on their employees and find out the latest about what is going at the Democratic Party of Orange County
Berny Enriquez from UFCW 324 teaches us about how Fresh & Easy takes advantage of workers and isn't a good member of the communities they move into. Gerrie Schipske from the DPOC will bring updates of how Democrats can become active in fundraising, elections, and local politics to make a change in Orange County for the better.
Marie Callendars, 1821 N Grand, Santa Ana, CA (Grand north of 17th.) Social/dinner at 6:30 pm, program at 7 pm

Mar 8 Tuesday 7am-8pm, San Clemente: Measure A election Playa Del Norte Commercial Development Project ocvote.com/election/sanclm2011/sanclm2011.htm

Mar 8 Tuesday noon-1:30pm, Laguna Hills: NWPC OC Luncheon w/ Sister Donna Quinn, QC
For decades, Sister Donna Quinn has championed the rights of women to use contraception, seek ordination and end unwanted pregnancies. The Dominican nun has picketed for abortion rights in Washington, petitioned the pope for a female archbishop and escorted women into abortion clinics. NWPC OC is pleased to have this rare opportunity to have a conversation with Sister Donna Quinn, OP and invites you to join in that conversation. Get more information Sincerely, Tammi McIntyre, President National Women's Political Caucus of Orange County nwpctammi@pacbell.net (949) 697-7532

Mar 8 Tuesday 5-7pm, Anaheim: City Council Meet and PTF Presentation Anaheim city hall
Come Join us at this upcoming Anaheim City Council Meeting where Anaheim Poverty Task Force Members will present thousands of Support Cards for our 5-Year Plan to Address homelessness that have been collected from people of faith throughout Anaheim. We hope to have a big showing from the community!

Mar 8 Tuesday 6-8pm, Fullerton: MoveOn "American Dream Campaign" planning mtg 2518 E. Balfour Ave. Fullerton, CA, 92831 pol.moveon.org/event/meeting/113016

Mar 9 Wednesday 11:30am-1:30pm, Irvine: What Women Want: International Reproductive Rights Join panelists ROBERT ENGELMAN, vice president of Worldwatch Institute and author of More: Population, Nature and What Women Want; DEE REDWINE, director of Latin America Programs for Planned Parenthood Federation of American; and award-winning documentary filmmaker LAUREL GARRETT, as they discuss the global environmental challenges posed by the intersection of women's health, reproductive choice, and world population.
Andrei's Conscious Cuisine, 2607 Main Street, Irvine, CA 91614 INDIVIDUAL TICKETS: $45 To purchase tickets or for more information, please call 714.922.4145 or visit considerthisOC.org.

Mar 9 Wednesday 6-8pm, Costa Mesa: Keeping it Green at School - Help Promote Healthy Living at Our Schools
Our kids are at school for more than 150 days out of the year. You've made changes at home, but you want to see those changes happen at school as well, right? Join Green Up Our Schools, the Moms from the Davis Magnet School Earth Lab, Teachers from College Park Elementary and others to learn about what it takes to get your school to be a "Green" leader in the community.
Neighborhood Community Center - Hamilton Room, 1845 Park Ave, Costa Mesa, CA, 92627. For more information or to RSVP info@earthresource.org or call 949-645-5163

Mar 9 Wednesday 6-8pm, Irvine: OC NOW meeting Irvine Ranch Water District Offices - 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. in Irvine nowoc.org/e107_plugins/calendar_menu/event.php?1297292400.event.162

Mar 9 Wednesday 6-8pm, Orange: LOVE RALLY & other action planning meeting Beckman 404, Chapman University, 1 University Drive, Orange, CA 92866
Guest Speaker: Adel Syed, a Representative of CAIR-LA (the Council on American Islamic Relations - Los Angeles) This is the organization that produced and released the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NutFkykjmbM As my students and I watched this video together in WMST 498, we collectively decided: WE REFUSE TO SIT IDLY BY AND LET SUCH HATRED GO UNCHALLENGED. WE REFUSE TO NOT BE A PROGRESSIVE FORCE IN OUR COMMUNITY, COUNTRY & WORLD. We call upon members of the Chapman University community and of Orange County at large to help us organize actions in solidarity with Muslim Americans in OC and in protest against the Tea Party Hate Group "We Surround them OC 912," North Orange County Conservative Assocation, ACT! for America, Pamela Geller of "Stop Islamicization of America," Villa Park Councilwoman Deborah Pauly (R), Congressman Ed Royce (R) and Congressman Gary Miller (R), and the like. If you are saddened, infuriated, and nauseated by the contents of this video, would like to engage in grassroots action to do something, and are interested in organizing, being informed of, and joining in on a Love Rally or other actions, then join this event on FB as an attendee. More information to be announced soon about when and where we should meet to discuss a Plan of Action. Please invite others to this event, and share the video as widely as you can. sincerely, prof clara k magliola (with Melissa Avila, Jill Wade, Laura Kreyche, Danielle Butterfield, Nat Cohen, Matt Ritter, Caitlin Di Fede,Thomas Turner, Jessica Price, Heather Martin AND Chapman University's Social Justice Community)

Mar 9 (2^nd Wednesday) 7:30-10pm, Irvine: Peace-In-Motion Movie Night: The Narrow Path This quietly powerful documentary is the humbling and very moving story of a man who truly walks the talk of peace. Following in the footsteps of the great apostles of nonviolence - Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., Dorothy Day, Thomas Merton and Oscar Romero - Jesuit priest John Dear offers a challenging example to everyone who seeks a peaceful world.
Center For Living Peace 4139 Campus Drive Irvine, California 92612 goodhappens.org/events/peace-motion-movie-night-narrow-path-2011-03-09

Mar 10 Thursday noon-1pm, Irvine: "Today, I am a Muslim, too" RALLY Student Center UCI
We, the UC Irvine Community, would like to show our support for the Muslim American community, by leading a peaceful rally in this struggle against Islamaphobia, xenophobia, racial profiling, and hateful bigotry. THIS THURSDAY, from 12pm-1pm, join UC Irvine students in a peaceful demonstration in the STUDENT CENTER RING! Wear DARK BLUE/NAVY to stand in solidarity with the Muslim American community against the racist & hateful actions that happened in Yorba Linda! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6t6d9YBuFM

Mar 10 Thursday 6:30-8pm, Orange: the DREAM lives on: Undocumented, Unafraid and Unapologetic 309 N. Rampart St. 92868 Orange, CA
Come join the Orange County Dream Team in collaboration with the Orange County DREAM Act coalition to kick off the regional campaign for the passage of the California DREAM Act. The CA DREAM Act would provide students who qualify for in state tuition an opportunity to apply for specified financial aid. We celebrate this night with music, entertainment and special guest speakers. Please invite your family, friends and fellow DREAMERs to celebrate a night full of DREAMS. Save the date. In California the DREAM lives on!

Mar 10 Thursday 6:30pm, Irvine: OC Renewables: Just How Clean is Cleantech? ocrenewables.org The Duck Club 5 Riparian Way Irvine, CA

Mar 10 Thursday 7pm, Huntington Beach: CPR for the Mesa Community Meeting Huntington Beach Central Library 7111 Talbert
The Bolsa Chica Land Trust working in cooperation with the Department of Fish and Game, has developed a 10 year restoration plan for the Bolsa Chica Mesa. The project includes a 65 acre native grassland, additional Southern California Coastal Sage Scrub, seasonal wetlands, enhancements to the Warner Pond ESHA (Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area), and riparian/herbaceous wetland habitats. Come find out more about the project, and how you can become part of restoring the mesa!

Mar 10 Thursday 7-9pm, Aliso Viejo: Community Cinema at Soka University - Pushing the Elephant Pauling Hall 216, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Pushing the Elephant by Beth Davenport and Elizabeth Mandel captures one of the most important stories of our age, in which genocidal violence is challenged by the moral fortitude and grace of one woman's mission for peace. soka.edu/news_events/events/2011/03/Community-Cinema-at-Soka-University---Pushing-the-Elephant.aspx

Mar 10 Thursday 7-10pm, Santa Ana: Orange County Young Democrats Bistro 400, 400 West 4th Street, Santa Ana, CA
ocyd.net SPECIAL GUESTS Adel Syed Center for American-Islamic Relations. Mr. Syed was present at the Muslim event that was protested last month in Yorba Linda. Berny Enriquez United Food and Commercial Workers International Union. Mr. Enriquez is speaking about both local and national labor issues. Henry Vandermier California Democratic Party. Mr. Vandermeir will speak about a March 25th Leadership training co-hosted by the Orange County Young Democrats and the California Democratic Party.

Mar 10 Thursday 7:30pm, Irvine: Reclaiming Our Connection to Food: Embracing Food Problems in a Day of New Solutions Lecture and Discussion by Mark Winne Lawn opens at 6:30 p.m. for picnics; lecture starts at 7:30 p.m
Orange County Great Park www.ocgp.org for more information (866) 829-3829

Mar 11 Friday 6:30pm, Anaheim: Potluck for Progressives will host CeCe Sloan, president of the Southern California Chapter of UniFem, and show a DVD about Kenya environmentalist, Wangari Maathi, 2004 Nobel Peace Prize winner and founder of the Green Belt Movement.
This program is in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Women's International Month. Potluck at 6:30 p.m., film at 7:15 p.m. Please bring a dish to share. The Potluck for Progressives is sponsored by the Social Justice Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim, 511 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim CA 92805. Visit our website at www.uuchurchoc.org, or follow us on Facebook

Mar 11 Friday 7-9pm, Costa Mesa: Living with a Positive Footprint :: Launch Party Cisco Home @ The Camp, 2937 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA
In conjunction with The Camp & Cisco Home, Ecofficiency.org presents: Living with a Positive Footprint, a monthly speaker series designed to spark thought and positive change within our community. Naturally we want to celebrate, so please join us for complimentary appetizers and cocktails, while DJ's spin tunes, and learn about the exciting events we have in store for 2011.

Mar 12 Saturday 8am, Seal Beach: DCWOC will be there at 7, but OFFICIAL time is 8 AM): Joint "coffee and conversation" at Bogart's in Seal Beach (905 Ocean Avenue) with Democratic Club of West OC and PDA. A "pier walk and talk" will be at 9 AM. Meet grassy area across street if too crowded, parking on street or lots south of Ocean Ave., look for Stephanie P. with Young Dems t-shirt. Go to dcwoc.org for details or email westocdems@yahoo.com

Mar 12 Saturday 10am-noon, Orange: Region 18 Quarterly Meeting for CDP Delegates Location: Teamsters Local 952, 140 South Marks Way, Orange, CA 92868 California Democratic Party Delegates: Join Regional Director Steve Young for the quarterly regional meeting at the Teamsters Hall in Orange. We will talk about the upcoming convention and answer questions for new delegates. The meeting is open to all delegates. A light breakfast will be served. Please RSVP by Thursday, March 10 -- region18democrats@gmail.com or 949-640-4400.

Mar 12 Saturday 11am, Los Angeles: International Women's Week MOTHERS MARCH Gather 11am outside DCFS office 425 Shatto Place, LA 90020 March to MacArthur Park;
For info: call 323 276 9833 la@allwomencount.net Mothers March called by Global Women's Strike, for all GWS international demands. globalwomenstrike.net

Mar 12/13 Saturday 4pm-Sunday noon, Santa Ana: 10th Annual Grrl Fair A Celebration of International Womyn's Day!
Workshops, Art, Music, Film, Crafters and Speakers will be hosted inside various artists galleries inside the Santora arts building throughout the day. 207 N. Broadway Downtown Santa Ana, CA 92701 grrlfair@yahoo.com

[update] Mar 12 Saturday 6pm, Garden Grove: Palestinian American Women's Association of Southern CA International Women's Day The focus of PAWA's International Women's Day Banquet will be "The People's Revolution: Media, Protest, and the Changing of the Arab World". The keynote speaker, As'ad AbuKhalil, is a Lebanese-American professor of political science at CSU Stanislaus and visiting professor at UC Berkeley. He is the author of several books and maintains the nationally recognized blog, The Angry Arab News Service. He will be joined by Sherine Hafez, assistant professor at UC Riverside and expert on women in the Arab world, maestro Nabil Azzam, and political cartoonist and radio host Khalil Bendib. Former White House news correspondent Helen Thomas will also address the event via video.
Embassy Suites Hotel, 11767 Harbor Blvd., Garden Grove, CA 92840 Adult: $65 Student: $45 Tables: Gold: $1,500, Silver: $1,200, Bronze $1,000 For reservations or information call 909-861-8645, 949-310-0015. Purchase tickets online at: pawasca.org

Mar 12 Saturday 6pm, Irvine: Pacifica Lectures: Muslim-Jewish Relations in Southern California Pacifica Institute, 17851 Sky Park Circle, Suite C, Irvine 92614
Keynote speaker Prof. Michael McGaha, Professor of Modern Languages at Pomona College, will discuss recent successful attempts to improve relations between Muslims and Jews in Southern California. Disagreements have often overshadowed the many commonalities between Jews and Muslims, but both groups have much to gain from working together. Prof. McGaha is best known for his books, articles, and translations of 17th-century Spanish literature, including religious texts written by Jews, Muslims, and Christians. During the past 10 years, he has studied and written about Turkish literature, including autobiographies of Orhan Pamuk and Vitali Hakko. He is on the Board of Trustees of Temple Sholom of Ontario, a Conservative synagogue. Reception, 6pm. Lecture, 6:30pm. Please RSVP: 310-208-7290 or lectures@pacificainstitute.org pacificainstitute.org

Mar 12 Saturday 6-9pm, Irvine: Reclaim Democracy: Inside Job Irvine Ranch Water Dist. Headquarters, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave
Now, how can we put the cookie jar back together? 6:00 PM: Gathering, chatting and munching. 6:30 PM: Inside Job - Yes! the film that just won the Academy Award for best Documentary. 8:20 PM: Discussion! At last a clear, honest explanation of what caused the Economic Collapse, and who is responsible. There is much in this film to make you furious. We should have paid attention to what our grandparents learned from the Crash of '29. Now, how can we put the cookie jar back together?

Mar 12 Saturday 6:45-9pm, Irvine: Screening of "Worse Than War" presented by IUCC Advocates for Peace & Justice Orange County for Darfur, a project of Living Ubuntu
Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, California 92604
Worse Than War, based on Daniel Jonah Goldhagen's book of the same title, is the first documentary to step back and focus on the general phenomenon of genocide We hope you will join us for this free screening and discussion. livingubuntu.org/events/2011/worse-than-war

Mar 12 Saturday 7pm, Irvine: Rethink Afghanistan hold up signs asking passing-by drivers to rethink the cost of the war in Afghanistan. corner of Jamboree and Barranca, near McDonald's meetup.com/Rethink-the-Afghanistan-War/Irvine-CA/73924

Mar 12 Saturday 7-10pm, Costa Mesa: Orange County Anti-War Forum Veterans, Students & Educators Speak Out! OCUUC - 1259 Victoria Street Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Mike Prysner, Iraq war veteran will speak to promote the march in LA on 3/19. Join anti-war veterans, high school students, educators and community activists at a special Orange County Anti-War Forum in Costa Mesa. There will be speakers, discussion, informational literature, opportunities to get involved and more.

Mar 13 Sunday 11am-2pm, Santa Ana: DeColores Queer OC: Weekly Meeting The Center Orange County, 1605 North Spurgeon Street
DeColores Queer OC invites EVERYONE to our next meeting for current members and those interested in becoming one! Come to a safe space and join us in conversations about the prevalent issues that affect us as Queer and Latin@s community here in Orange County. Learn more about DeColores and the importance of having Queer and Latin@ spaces. We have exciting events happening this year and we need your help to make them a success. please invite friends/ allies to join us! If you have any questions please email: DeColoresOC@gmail.com

Mar 13 Sunday 5:30pm, Mission Viejo: Pot Luck Dinner and Documentary Film, Taking Root Tapestry UU Congregation, 23436 Madero in Mission Viejo
Taking Root tells the dramatic story of Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Wangari Maathai whose simple act of planting trees grew into a nationwide movement to safeguard the environment, protect human rights, and defend democracy-a movement for which this charismatic woman became an iconic inspiration. Please contact Marilyn Schroeder at 123chuckle@cox.net or 949-582-8519

Mar 13 Sunday 5:30pm, Irvine: PCU "CONSCIENTIOUS PROJECTOR" FILM SERIES: "9500 Liberty" Remember last summer's uproar over AZ's passage of SB 1070? Well, this film tells the story of Prince William County, VA, which passed a law just like it in 2007. Please come, meet other local progressive Christians, and in honor of Cesar Chavez's March 31 birthday, discuss how we can support Latinos and immigrants in our own county.
Irvine United Congregational Church 4915 Alton Parkway Irvine, CA 92604 Contact: Pastor Elizabeth Griswold elizabeth@iucc.org

Mar 13 Sunday 6:30-8:30pm, Santa Ana: Libya Emergency Task Force meeting / non-Libyans WELCOME Masjid Al-Hidaya mosque, 5109 West 5th Street, Santa Ana
On Wednesday March 09, 2011 the Libyan American Association of Southern California executive committee held a joint meeting with the board of trustees and the board of advisers to discuss new developments in Libya and to review available options for members of the Southern California community to participate in support of the struggle of the Libyan people. BRING YOURSELF and YOUR FAMILY and your friends, Libyan and non-Libyans alike: anyone who wants to help. This is the task force that will help us make a united agenda for Libya youth, adults, women and men

Mar 15 Tuesday 11am-1pm, Irvine: Don't Let UC Become the Next Wisconsin! UC Irvine, In front of Flagpoles
The Wisconsin governor Scott Walker proposed legislation that would take away workers right to collective bargaining and slash workers pay and benefits. At the same time, Walker issued tax cuts that benefit the rich. Let's stop UC executives from doing the same here! Come and support the workers! The more students show up, the more the workers will be willing to fight for their right and not hold back! La Union Hace La Fuerza!

[update] Mar 15 Tuesday 5:30-6:30pm, Irvine/Orange: MoveOn "Defend the Dream" Rally
Alton Athletic Park, northeast corner of Culver & Alton, Irvine pol.moveon.org/event/defenddream/113158
City Hall Steps, 300 E Chapman Ave. Orange, CA 92866 pol.moveon.org/event/defenddream/113285

Mar 15 Tuesday 6:30pm, Newport Beach: OC For Darfur planning meeting We will meet at Patty's office in Newport Beach. 2424 SE Bristol Street, Suite 300 Newport Beach, CA 92660 (if you have any trouble finding the place, please call Anshul at 949.954.0785)
We will discuss: * Update on what's going on in Sudan, Congo and Burma. * Apr 3: JWW OC Walk to End Genocide * Apr 9: OCFD booth at the Great American Write In * Apr 16: Our Candlelight Vigil to commemorate Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month in April.

Mar 15 Tuesday 7:30pm, Irvine: Cousins Club of Orange County: "The Road to Peace: Next Steps?" P.O. BOX 5891, ORANGE CA 92863-5891, cousinscluboc.org
The U.S. recently vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution on the illegality of the Israeli settlements on the West Bank. We will hold a round table on "The Road to Peace: Next Steps?" Audience discussion will follow. Round table participants are Nadia and Jim Bettendorf, Nabil Dajani, Dr. Robby Gordon and Jeff Warner. Ruth Shapin will moderate. Please join us and share your ideas. We meet at the Irvine Ranch Water District Offices, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave., between the 5 freeway and the 405. Get off the 5 freeway at Sand Canyon and go south to Waterworks Drive. Or exit the 405 freeway at Sand Canyon and go north to Waterworks Drive.

Mar 16 Wednesday 11:30am-1:30pm, Tustin: Federal Health Care Reform and Bank Reform Legislation: How will the New Laws Affect Us? China Palace Restaurant 13444 Newport Avenue
Guest Speaker: Joe Dunn, Former State Senator Executive Director, State Bar of California Cost, including lunch: $13 for LWV members, $15 for non-members. Please pay at the door. To make a reservation, contact Sue Guilford at (714) 538-8895 or e-mail: sguilford@socal.rr.com RESERVATION DEADLINE: March 8. http://ocilo.ca.lwvnet.org/calendar.html

Mar 16 Wednesday 6-8pm, Costa Mesa: Mobilizing - Take What You've Learned, Pass It On, Build a Healthier Community, Make Things Happen
You've made changes at home, changes at work and even changes at your school, and you're ready to pass on the message and get the rest of the community on board - so what's next? Join Sibley Sabori from the Costa Mesa EcoMoms club, Newport Harbor Surf and Environmental Class - Youth Against Styrofoam Campaign and Eric Chevalier from Zero Trash Newport Beach to learn about outreach techniques to enlist community involvement.
Neighborhood Community Center - Hamilton Room, 1845 Park Ave, Costa Mesa, CA, 92627. For more information or to RSVP info@earthresource.org or call 949-645-5163

Mar 16 Wednesday 6-9pm, Santa Ana: Left of Center Drinks at Bistro 400 Hope you can join your fellow 'left of center' folks for a drink. This would be our 3rd happy hour and we hope it keeps on growing like it has. See you then

Mar 16 Wednesday 7pm, Irvine: INTERFAITH WITNESSES Many of you wrote to CAIR or expressed on the Face Book and email your disgust at the actions of several elected officials and others outside an ICNA fundraiser in Yorba Linda last month.
A team of "Interfaith Witnesses" is being formed to respond to such events in the future. Please note that we will not engage or confront harassers in any way at any time. (You will be asked to commit to this before you participate at future events.)
This meeting will be held to briefly explain the concept and form geographical teams of Interfaith Witnesses. ALL people of ALL faiths, clergy and laity, are encouraged to attend:
Orange County Friends Meeting, 2091 Business Center Drive, Suite 100, Irvine, 92612 Here's their website, with directions, etc. http://www.orangecountyquakers.org/ For information: (714) 362-7676 or (714) 368-5100 If you are interested in holding a similar organizational meeting in your area, please call.

Mar 16 Wednesday 7pm, Newport Beach: "Slavery and Human Trafficking: What it is, why it is, and what is being done to address this issue" The Peace and Justice Commission of St. Mark Presbyterian Church invites you to hear Kay Buck, Executive Director of CAST-LA (Coalition Against Slavery and Trafficking), speak Wednesday evening, March 16, at 7pm in our Fellowship Hall. Kay Buck has over twenty years experience in the field of human rights. You won't want to miss this opportunity! The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Suzanne Darweesh at 714-732-9101 or at sdarweesh@aol.com.

Mar 16 Wednesday 7-9pm, Costa Mesa: Forgotten People in a Forgotten Land :: Series Night 1 The Camp, 2937 Bristol Street
Please join Ecofficiency.org at Cisco Home @ The Camp as we cover our work in Haiti, how it relates to sustainability, and implications for disaster relief in Japan. This promises to be a unique and informative perspective on sustainability - encouraging action in the immediate term that leads to change in the long term. $5 donation at the door includes complimentary drinks (wine, beer, juice) and appetizers from Taco Asylum. Our speaker series will continue on the 3rd Wednesday of every month through the end of the year. Check our blog for the most up to date info: www.ecofficiency.org/blog

Mar 16 Wednesday 7-9pm, Santa Ana: El Batallón de los San Patricios: una historia de la solidaridad entre los mexicanos y los celtas Un discurso presentado por el Colectivo Tonantzin y el Movimiento Mexica
El Centro Cultural de México, 310 W. 5th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Este evento es gratis. Se ofrecerán comida y bebidas para beneficiar el Centro Cultural de México. Por favor no vendedores. Para más información: (714)381-5331. El Café Filosófico/Cátedra Filosófico en colaboración con el Colectivo Tonantzin

Mar 16 Wednesdays 7-9pm, Costa Mesa: Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church presents An Adult Education Course Exploring Green Theology Making Moral Judgments and Acting in a World In Environmental Crisis.
Orange Coast UU Church 1259 Victoria Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA Optional Potluck Dinner - 5:00 - 7:00 PM Course - 7:00 - 9:00 PM Course will be held for six consecutive Wednesdays from March 16 to April 20 and one weekend session on April 28-29. For more details or to register, email green@ocuuc.org visit ocuuc.org/greensanctuary.php or call 949.351.5948

Mar 17 Thursday 2pm, Laguna Woods Village: Book Review: Aftershock: The Next Economy and America's Future by Robert B. Reich, He discusses the negative impact of the rich using their increasing wealth to speculate and how an angrier politics emerges as more Americans conclude the game is rigged for the benefit of a few.
Clubhouse 1, Main Lounge Email: cclagunawoodsvillage@gmail.com lagunawoodsvillage.com/images/lwlagunawoods/Concerned%20Citizens/BOOK%20REVIEW%20March%202011%20pdf%20flyer.pdf

Mar 17 Thursday 5-6:30pm, Sharon Quirk-Silva's 5th Annual St. Patrick's Day Reception Please join her to hear the latest information about what is happening in Fullerton at Steamers' Cafe in Downtown Fullerton 138 W. Commonwealth Ave No charge to attend! Contributions welcome! Sharon and Invited guests will be speaking at 5:30 p.m. RSVP: sdquirk@roadrunner.com or 714-928-9795

Mar 17 Thursday 6-8pm, Anaheim: Tom Daly's St. Patrick's Day Celebration/Fundraiser at The Catch, 2100 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim
Tom Daly's 14th Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration/Fundraiser
Please join Orange County Clerk-Recorder Tom Daly for his annual St. Patrick's Day celebration. Cost is $75 per person. Checks for reservations and/or contributions should be made out to "Daly for Clerk-Recorder 2014." Mail to: 8072 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92647. For more information or to RSVP, contact: rsvp@deborahdudleyandassociates.com, call 714-842-8683, or fax 714-596-6320.

Mar 17 Thursday 7pm, Long Beach: Radical Cinema presents: "The Ground Truth" Produced and Directed by Patricia Foulkrod With Executive Producer Jody Evans, Co-Founder of Code Pink We have all heard the phrase, "Support The Troops". But do we listen to them? Have they had the opportunity to give their perspective? "The Ground Truth" does just that, with commentary from various returning Iraq War service members. This excellent documentary covers many serious topics, from the conditoning used in boot camp to make ordinary people into killers, to the deceptive tactics used to recruit new service members, to the devastating physical, psychological and emotional effects of war on the troops and their families. Includes footage of Jimmy Massey, co-founder of Iraq Veterans Against The War, Lt. Col. David Grossman (author of "On Killing"), neurologist Robert Scaer, M.D. and Mary Nguyen, Mental Health Counselor, Dallas Veterans Administration (VA). No discussion about the proper way to support our troops has merit without their input. Come to this special screening of Radical Cinema, two days before the annual ANSWER Coalition March in downtown Los Angeles. 1 hour 18 minutes, Group Discussion Following The Movie
Shades Of Afrika, 1001 E. 4th Street, Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 436-2210 (Across the street from McDonald's; do not park in their lot, they will tow) Fundraiser for the Long Beach Recruitment Awareness Project (LBRAP) Raising awareness of the realities of military recruitment. $5.00 Donation Door Prize: Winner of a $1.00 raffle drawing will take home the "Ground Truth" DVD

Mar 18 Friday noon, Costa Mesa: Luncheon honoring Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones Center Club, 650 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa There is no charge for DFOC Members current with their membership dues. Non-Member tickets are $45.00 here: actblue.com/page/dfocevent Please RSVP by Tuesday, March 15th. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Henry at (714) 979-4436 or via email.

Mar 18 Friday 2pm, Seal Beach: SPAW Film Screening: "The Tillman Story" Seal Beach, Leisure World, Clubhouse 4
Senior Patriots Against the War sponsor screening of The Tillman Story
A few months after 9-11, Pat Tillman walked away from a multimillion-dollar professional football contract to enlist in the Army. When he was killed in Afghanistan in 2004, the U.S. government hailed his heroism and turned his death into war propaganda. Tillman's mother led the family's crusade to learn the facts about his death and in the process forced the military to admit to a high-level coverup. In fact, her son had been killed by "friendly fire," perhaps even murdered. The complete truth is still unknown. The Tillman Story was a Sundance Film Festival Official Selection in 2010. Open to the public. Admission is free. Running time 95 minutes. If you live outside Leisure World, please call 562-430-7509 a day in advance, and leave your name to be admitted at the gate.

Mar 18 Friday 7-9pm, Costa Mesa: Candlelight Vigil Costa Mesa City Hall. From Westside Community Group - Please help us tonight as we come together as a community to help support those friends, family, co-workers , and neighbors that have been rocked by this recent tragedy. Prayer, contemplation, and coming together as a community. Please join us as we come together for comfort and support. R.I.P. Huy Pham. Costa Mesa City Hall is at 77 Fair Drive, opposite Orange County Fairgrouns.

Mar 19 Saturday 9am-6pm, Fullerton->Claremont: Rally Against Hate The NSM, the largest openly neo-nazi organization in the U.S., has just announced that they will be holding a march and rally in Claremont. This rally will be the fourth in a string of protests the NSM has staged across the Inland Empire in the past two years. During these rallies, the NSM has targeted the LGBTQ community, people of color, people of Jewish faith, and anybody who does not align with their ideals. More specifically though, the NSM has used these rallies to harass and intimidate the large population of immigrants that reside in the Inland Empire.
I am organizing people from Orange County and LA County to support an anti NEO NAZI anti immigration rally in Claremont. This is going to be huge 1800 student are already committed to going. We are car pooling from Fullerton to Claremont to be in Claremont by 12 noon. 714-798-0854 For more information, please email us at claremontforpeace@gmail.com
The car pool will leave at 9:00 am from Fullerton. Exit Chapman in Fullerton from the 57 freeway (from South, go left)(from North go right) and we will be in the Bank of America parking lot on the left hand side just past the fwy. I cant promise a ride for any one because I'm not sure who will show up and who wont. We can figure that out when we leave. So plan on driving the whole way but it may work out that we can car pool. I guess its more of a caravan!

Mar 19 Saturday 11am-12:30pm, Laguna Woods: 8th Anniversary of the Invasion of Iraq Peace Rally Corner of El Toro and Paseo de Valencia, Laguna Woods, 92637, at Chase Bank. (Please do not park in Chase Bank's lot. Lots of spaces behind Walgreen's and Laguna Hills City Hall. Don't park in Starbuck's parking lot, either, which is on the southwest side of El Toro and Valencia. CVS/Mother's Market area is fine).
Bring own creative signs. Some signs will be available, i.e. War is Not the Answer. Bring American flags.
Contact: Betsy Martin, 949-581-5453, BMartin125@comline.com lagunawoodsvillage.com/section.cfm?id=493

Mar 19 Saturday Noon, Los Angeles: Protest to Stop the Wars Hollywood & Vine Contact: ANSWER Coalition at answerla@answerla.org or 213-251-1025 http://answerla.org

Mar 19 Saturday 2pm, Irvine: Judge James Gray "Separation of Church & State: The Most Important War and Peace Issue of the 21^st Century" Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. (at Waterworks) in Irvine
Judge Gray received his law degree from USC in 1971 prior to which he served in the Peace Corps in Costa Rica. From 1972 to 1975 he was a staff Judge Advocate and criminal defense attorney for the US Navy JAG Corps; while in the service he was awarded National Defense, Vietnam Service and Combat Action ribbons. For more information: au-oc.org or email: orangecountyau@yahoo.com Fax: 714-515-4248 Call: 714-299-4551

Mar 20 Sunday 8-10am, Anaheim: Homeless Feeding Event New Anaheim Buddhist temple, 2780 West Lincoln Avenue oliver@CompassionProject.net compassionproject.net

Mar 20 Sunday 9am-4pm, Anaheim: Southern California Peace & Dignity Journeys 2012 Planning Meeting Anaheim Independence Park, 10841 Garza Ave., Anaheim 92804
All members from different tribes are encouraged to attend this Southern California Regional Meeting to begin planning the Peace & Dignity Run 2012. Peace & Dignity Journeys are spiritual runs that embody the prophecy of the Eagle and Condor, which mandates that at this time all indigenous peoples in the Western Hemisphere be reunited in a spiritual way to heal our nations and work toward a better future for our children and the generations to come. RSVP to Lupe Lopez, Orange County Peace & Dignity Office, at lopez1212@aol.com, or 714-539-2266 More info nativejourney.wordpress.com/2010/07/07/peace-dignity-journeys-2012-theme-chosen

Mar 20 Sunday 4:30pm, Costa Mesa: Sikivu Hutchinson Moral Combat: Black Atheists and the Values Wars African Americans generally view atheism as a form of race betrayal, and black churches are socially conservative on abortion, same-sex marriage and church/state separation, largely abandoning their historic emphasis on civil rights. While urban black communities struggle economically, black churches -- which are principally attended by black woman -- have made destructive alliances with the Religious Right, resulting in "values wars" that have further solidified institutional sexism and homophobia in black communities.
Costa Mesa Community Center at 1845 Park Avenue Hosted by the CFI Community of Orange County. Friends of the Center: Free Public: $8 Students: $4

Mar 20 Sunday 6-8pm, Irvine: End U.S. Wars! IN IRAQ & AFGHANISTAN Irvine United Congregational Church will hold a CANDLELIGHT VIGIL in REMEMBRANCE of the CASUALTIES of WAR & to DEMONSTRATE for PEACE ☮
Northeast corner of Culver & Alton (by the baseball fields) Sunday, March 20 6:00 - 8:00 pm Please bring signs & candles

Mar 21/22 Monday/Tuesday 11am-3:30pm, Orange: Knowledge Not Hate Banner In between the Chapman statue and the Interfaith Center, Chapman University
In reaction to recent events involving Islamaphobia locally and nationally, GOAT (the religious studies club) and the Interfaith Council will be sponsoring a banner for "Knowledge Not Hate" By signing the banner, community members can make the commitment to take the steps to learn more about other identities before condemning it as evil and unworthy of coexisting in our society. To educate yourself about the recent events in Yorba Linda that have sparked this need for a stance against intolerance please see these links, or, research to find out for yourself: http://vimeo.com/20764022 http://www.hulu.com/watch/222434/the-daily-show-with-jon-stewart-how-do-you-solve-a-problem-like-sharia#s-p3-sr-i1 http://totalbuzz.ocregister.com/2011/03/04/councilwoman-attacks-muslim-speakers/49481/ http://maxblumenthal.com/2011/03/anti-muslim-hate-rally-summons-the-ghosts-of-little-rock-central-high/
due to the rain the banner has been moved to inside the Fish Interfaith Center. If you still want to sign it you can find it in there or wait until tomorrow when its sunny again.

Mar 21 Monday noon-12:45pm, Costa Mesa: Circle the City {prayer} Costa Mesa City Hall, 77 Fair Drive
Come join others from churches across Costa Mesa to surround our 'City' in prayer. We will encircle the building of City Hall and seek God's will for our city at this challenging time of change, unrest and grief. This is a call to prayer, a call to lament, a call to ask God to heal our City and to hold out hope for our community. - We are asking that you wear something white as a sign of hope (no red please out of cultural respect) - Your presence will communicate a gesture of support and love for the whole city of Costa Mesa

Mar 21 Monday 7pm, Mission Viejo: Canyon Democrats Terence Nelson, our guest speaker, will talk to us about the educational programs that are offered for returning veterans in Orange County.
Norman Murray Senior Center 24932 Veterans Way Mission Viejo

Mar 22 Tuesday 6pm, Villa Park: Anti-Hate Rally Say NO to Hate! A rally to demand action against the hateful comments by elected officials from Orange County. At the Villa Park City Council 17855 Santiago Boulevard, Villa Park, CA 92861 Tuesday, March 22 at 6 PM Come early due to traffic and limited parking availability Join NOW to protest the hate and demand that: *The city of Villa Park CENSURE Ms. Deborah Pauly & that she publicly APOLOGIZE for her hateful statements. *Rep. Gary Miller, Rep. Ed Royce & Councilman John Anderson apologize for their comments against Muslims. *The Republican Party end its silence and address growing anti-Islamic sentiment amongst its representatives. www.ICNA.org/no2hate Organized by Islamic Circle of North America Email PR@ICNA.us to endorse this event.

Mar 22 Tuesday 7pm, Anaheim: OC Peace Coalition General Meeting Anaheim Unitarian Church 511 South Harbor Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92805
WHO: All interested people are invited, especially anyone who might represent one of our member organizations. We're likely to be planning for tabling, future actions, or whatever business people want to bring up (excluding any specific support of candidates or political parties). Please bring your ideas, and be ready to step up and participate. web site: ocpeace.org

Mar 23 Wednesday 11am, Irvine: Women for OC General Meeting, Steps to Living Longer and Better. Featuring Dan Berlau, Ph.D, Assistant Adjunct Professor Department of Neurology UC Irvine School of Medicine.
Irvine Ranch Water District's Duck Club 5 Riparian View, Irvine (at the end of the San Joaquin Preserve) Free and open to the public. Men are cordially invited. For recorded information, call 714-590-7804. womenfororangecounty.org and womenforoc@aol.com

Mar 23 Wednesday 5:30pm, Tustin: Affordable Care Act anniversary event Ilse's House, 14811 Branbury Place, Tustin, CA 92780
We all know there's a lot of misinformation out there about the Affordable Care Act. That's why this Tustin event matters. Volunteers will learn the facts about health reform and leave better able to discuss the law with families, neighbors, and colleagues. We'll also talk about what we can do to protect our progress and beat back attempts to tear down reform. http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/affordablecareactanniversaryevent/gpzj8l

Mar 23 Wednesday 6:30pm, Mission Viejo: Healthcare for All - Orange County at Tapestry UU Congregation, 23436 Madero Drive #140 in Mission Viejo Draft Agenda: 1) Mission and Groundrules 2) Introductions 3) Decision-making for HCA Orange County / steering committee NEW BUSINESS - new Directorship position for HCA-CA Orange County - HCA CA Executive announcements and guidelines - HCA website - Other opportunities OLD BUSINESS - What we learned from last month's HCA meeting with Shannon Miller, Santa Barbara - Great American Writein / volunteers for staffing table, literature to handout, letters, etc. Announcements Next steps

Mar 23 Wednesdays 6:30pm, Costa Mesa: Greenpeace weekly meeting 2428 Newport Blvd, Suite 7, Costa Mesa 02627

Mar 23 Wednesday 7pm, Newport Beach: St. Mark Presbyterian Church Peace and Justice Commission invites you to watch "The Dark Side of Chocolate". Those of us who are chocolate lovers will be distressed to learn that some of our favorite chocolate brands do not seem to care whether their cocoa beans are harvested by child labor or forced labor. At the same time there are companies that have made an effort to check on their supply lines such as Cadbury, Ben & Jerry, Divine, and Equal Exchange chocolates. They are committed to what we call fair trade chocolate and have set a higher standard for corporate responsibility.
St. Mark Presbyterian Church is located at 2200 San Joaquin Hills Road, Newport Beach, 92660. This event, the third in our series on Human Trafficking, is free and open to the public. For more information contact me at 714-732-9101 or sdarweesh@aol.com

Mar 23 Wednesday 7pm, Fountain Valley: The public is invited to listen to current and past local government members on "Why city governments are important to our daily lives and what do they do?" Enjoy three elected/appointed speakers (Jill Hardy, Bob Smith and Blair Farley) who will give us an overview of local government and sustainable cities that can affect us in Orange County. 17250 Los Jardines, Green Valley Clubhouse, Fountain Valley, doors open at 6:30 PM, go to dcwoc.org for details or email westocdems@yahoo.com

Mar 24 Thursday 11am-12pm, Irvine: UC Irvine Employees Meeting Over Threats to Benefits Where UC Irvine Campus, in front of the flags
What UC employees are organizing to express concerns to the Chancellor about threats to collective bargaining rights and benefits. UC regents have approved or are considering 200% increases in retiree healthcare premiums, minimum 7% pay cuts for all UC workers, a two-tier pension system for new hires, restrictions of union rights and activities, and more. Join members of the UC Employees union in a delegation to the Chancellor. More info: 714-634-1449

Mar 24 Thursday 5-6:30pm, Santa Ana: May 1st Planning Meeting El Centro Cultural de México, 310 W. 5th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
On Agenda: 1. Present and Missing Orgs 2. Route 3. Principles of Unity 4. Messaging 5. Next meeting date and Place

Mar 24 (4^th Thursday) 5:30-8pm, Little Balboa Island: Newport Beach Women's Democratic Club Patty Humphrey's Home, 221 Abalone Avenue, Little Balboa Island, CA 92662
Melissa Fox will fill us in on the April 7th Commissions and Appointments training she is hosting. And we will finalize our discussion on the statue. newportbeachwomensdemocraticclub.com

Mar 24 Thursday 7pm, Irvine: MoveOn: Potluck and Conversation This will be a fantastic opportunity to just get together and chat. Old members and new. Bring your questions about MoveOn! Where we are and where we're going! Talk about upcoming events! What's happening in the political scene! Opportunities for core positions and greater participation! http://moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=112364 71 Falling Star, Irvine, CA 92614, 949-857-1832 Elaine Qullian Host Ron Varasteh Irvine Council Coordinator Kate Nikolenko Regional Organizer

Mar 25 Friday 6:30-8:30pm, Santa Ana: OC DREAM Team 3^rd Annual Loteria Fundraiser Calacas, Inc., 324 W. 4th St. #B, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Prizes * Snacks * Beverages $10 Donation If you are unable to attend but would still like to make a donation please mail checks payable to: Orange County Dream Team * PO Box 1855, Santa Ana, Ca 92702 istillhaveadream.org

Mar 26 Saturday 8am-6pm, Orange: CDC Leadership Training Carpenter's Union Hall, 1918 W Chapman Ave.
This full day of intense training consists of a variety of political workshops intended for club/party leaders and activists who want to advance their leadership roles in the Democratic Party or are just getting started in politics! Register by March 24 cdc-ca.org/e107_plugins/survey/survey.php?12

Mar 26 Saturday 10am-12:30pm, Los Angeles: March & Rally For our Communities * our JOBS Join the Fight!
Throughout this economic crisis, all over the world, working people have been making their voice for change heard. On March 26, we need to do the same here in Los Angeles.
10:00 AM - Gather at LA Convention Center (Gilbert Lindsay Plaza at 12th & Figueroa. Paid parking available in Venice Parking Structure at 15th & Figueroa) 11:00 AM - March begins. There will be multiple stops along the way including the Downtown Ralph's. 12:30 PM - Rally begins at Pershing Square launionaflcio.org/pdf/032611_March26Flyer.pdf

Mar 26 Saturday 10am-11am Orange/1-2pm Los Alamitos: Defend the Dream at US Congressman Ed Royce town hall meetings. The first (10am-11am) is at Orange High School (outdoor theater), 525 North Shaffer St., Orange CA 92867. The second (1pm-2pm) is at Los Alamitos Join Forces Training base (Liberty Theater), 4111 Yorktown Ave., Bldg. 6, Ste. 104, Los Alamitos, CA 90720. Doug Dyer (Council Co-coordinator) plans to attend the 10am meeting to confront Congressman Ed Royce on his voting record and his appealing to ultra-right groups who target American Muslims peacefully assembling.

Mar 26 Saturday 11am-2pm, Santa Ana: Community Jam at Orange County Catholic Worker, 316 Cypress Avenue, Santa Ana. Canning and preserving backyard fruit and enjoy original jazz with the Ron Kobayashi Trio. Learn the essentials or home food preservation. Taste exotic jams. For more info and to RSVP, please contact admin@occatholicworker.org; 714/558-7478

Mar 26 Saturday 1-4pm, Culver City: Budget for Humanity Launch and CA Prison Overcrowding Case 3916 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230 www.curbprisonspending.org

[Moved] Mar 26 ~~Saturday~~ 6-9pm, Irvine: Put the Pho in A-pho-rica Project Moved to Sunday

Mar 26 Saturday 7:30-9pm, Anaheim: A Community Town Hall and Call for Action for the Crisis in Japan Islamic Institute of Orange County: Multipurpose Room, 1220 N. State College Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92806
Islamic Institute of Orange County is hosting a town hall meeting & community call for action in response to the crisis in Japan
Confirmed speakers include, representatives from American Red Cross of Orange County, Helping Hand USA, Islamic Relief USA and U.S.-Japan Council. All are encouraged to attend. Please, join us to learn more about the crisis in Japan and ways that we can help them from our community!

Mar 26 Saturday 8:30-9:30pm, Earth: Turn off all lights for Earth Hour, a worldwide collective display of commitment to protect the one thing that unites us all - the planet.
Every year Earth Hour asks individuals, businesses and communities worldwide to show their commitment to the environment. This Earth Hour, we hope you will turn off your lights. But when the lights go back on, we want you to go beyond the hour and think about what you can change in your daily life that will benefit the planet. Let's work together to create a better future. Our actions can add up. earthhour.org

Mar 27 Sunday 10am, Mission Viejo: UCI Law school Dean, Erwin Chemerinsky will speak at Tapestry's morning worship service. Named by Legal Affairs in 2005 as one of the "top 20 legal thinkers in America," Chemerinsky is the author of numerous books, including The Conservative Assault on the Constitution. 23436 Madero, #140, Mission Viejo, CA 92691 Phone 949-581-0245 Fax 949-581-0243 www.TapestryUU.org

Mar 27 Sunday 10:30-11:30am, Laguna Beach: Dr. Glenna Matthews, Historian, will be the speaker at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Laguna Beach. To recognize the 90^th anniversary of Woman's Suffrage in the United States, she has chosen the topic, Founding Mothers. Dr. Matthews has a long history in Laguna Beach. Her family lived here when her father was editor, first of the South Coast News and then of the Laguna Beach Post She has a long interest in the contributions of American women to our culture, and has written several books on the subject, including The Rise of Public Woman and Just a Housewife. Her latest book, The Golden State in the Civil War is being readied for publication. 429 Cypress Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Mar 27 ~~Sunday 2pm, TBD~~: PDA Orange County Chapter meeting moved to Wednesday Mar 30 Contact: Dr Bill Honigman DrBill@pdamerica.org

Mar 27 Sunday 4:30pm, Irvine: Democrats of Greater Irvine We are fortunate to have noted labor attorney and political activist Florice Hoffman as a speaker. Florice grew up as the daughter of labor leaders and activists, and moved on to become one herself. She has been active in Orange County Democratic politics, as a candidate, delegate, and officer of the Central Committee for some years, in addition to her practice as a labor attorney.
As usual, the meeting will start at 4:30 pm, and our speaker will begin about 5 pm. Our buffet will be served at approximately 6 pm. We welcome helpers at 4:00 pm to help set up the chairs and tables, and appreciate those who can stay afterwards to help get everything back to its original condition. Remember that the Duck Club cannot be accessed from Michelson Drive. You need to get to the intersection of Campus and University, driving on Campus toward Jamboree. Just past the bridge, you will see a sign and a road turning into the IRWD property. Just before the construction barrier, on the left, turn into the complex of buildings and the Duck Club is well marked. It's really helpful if we have a clear rsvp about the number who want a complete meal, those who would like just the beverage, and those who want beverage and either salad or dessert in addition, and how many want vegetarian. Thanks so much!

Mar 27 Sunday 5-7pm, Irvine: Conversation Cafe~Addressing Recent Hate Speech in Orange County In light of the recent hate protest in Orange County against the Muslim Community, we have decided to dedicate our Conversation Cafe meeting (this Sunday, March 27th) to address the issue. Please note that our regular scheduled topic: Health care Reform has been rescheduled for April 17th and we will keep you posted on the details.
The intent is to have a focused session to address the saddening hate speech and marginalizing of our fellow Americans in a positive and empowering way. We will be working on a statement that reflects the united view of our diverse community on the issue.
Location: Irvine United Congregational Church 4915 Alton Parkway Irvine, CA 92604 Room: Plummer Hall We may have Pastor Paul of the Congregation and other interfaith leaders join us in support of working on this statement and the release of it. Please feel free to invite others, just let me know who's coming so we can account for the head count. Please don't forget to confirm your attendance. sunny.zia1@gmail.com

Mar 27 Sunday 6-9pm, Irvine: Put the Pho in A-pho-rica Project 15 Roseleaf, Irvine CA 92620
theafricaproject.com For my first meeting/mixer as chair of the Africa Project Young Professionals I couldn't think of an event more fitting. In the mood for free Pho? Stop by for some dinner with nice company :)

Mar 28 Monday 6-8pm, Costa Mesa: On Common Ground presents: March On - the Movie Whittier Law School, 3333 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA
March On documents the 2009 National Equality March through the lives of five families who put aside their daily routine, ...packed up their hopes and went to Washington DC to demonstrate their belief in Equality. Along with footage from past marches, interviews and powerful speakers, March On takes you to this fantastic and historic event. In addition, March On includes Lt. Dan Choi, Lady Gaga, Cleve Jones, Cynthia Nixon, Stacyann Chin and Michelle Clunie.
Special guests: Zoe Nicholson, activist, author and speaker & Melissa Fox, 2010 democratic candidate for California Assembly District 70 and principal attorney for The Fox Firm. For more information about the movie & our guests: http://marchonmovie.com/ http://onlinewithzoe.typepad.com/ http://votemelissafox.com/ & http://melissafoxlaw.com/

Mar 28 Monday 7-8pm Huntington Beach/9-10pm Irvine: Candle-light vigil for Japan Stand with us as we unite across the nation to show our support for Japan!
7-8pm Huntington Beach Pier 315 Pacific Coast Hwy Huntington Beach, CA 92648
9-10pm 19 Weathersfield Irvine, CA 92602
us.greenpeace.org/site/GetTogether

Mar 28 (4^th Monday) 7pm, Orange: Democratic Central Committee Meeting Carpenters' Union Hall, 1916 W. Chapman Ave.
For more information, please call the DPOC office at 714-835-5158.

Mar 29 Tuesday 6:30pm, Newport Beach: OC For Darfur planning meeting We will meet at Patty's office in Newport Beach. 2424 SE Bristol Street, Suite 300 Newport Beach, CA 92660 (if you have any trouble finding the place, please call Anshul at 949.954.0785)
We will discuss: * Update on what's going on in Sudan, Congo and Burma. * Apr 3: JWW OC Walk to End Genocide * Apr 9: OCFD booth at the Great American Write In * Apr 15: Peace conference at Goldenwest * The United States and the International Criminal Court (ICC) April is Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month and there is a whole slate of activities coming up. I hope you will join us.

Mar 30 Wednesday 5:30pm, Buena Park: SPEAKING UP! An original play honoring women in history starring local women labor leaders and activists
UFCW 324, 8530 Stanton Ave. 90620, Buena Park 90620
to RSVP, please contact Priscilla at (714)385-1534 Nominate women you know to be honored at this event by filling out and submitting the nomination form here.

Mar 30 Wednesday 7pm, Orange: PDA Orange County Chapter [Note date/time change] Café Lucca, 106 North Glassell Street, Orange, CA 92866
INTRODUCTIONS NATIONAL -- Debrief: Mid East, Mid West, DC IOTs, BBLVs www.pdamerica.org "Change Makes Change!" REGIONAL -- Gov. Brown/The Legislature CDP Conv April 29-May1, Prog Caucus Meeting Special Elects: Marcy Winograd, Norman Solomon Budget Debate/SB 810 Update LOCAL -- OCDP, Dem Clubs, Discussion Grps DFA, OFA, Issues Grps, OC Progressive Summit Campaigns, Actions, Announcements Pre-Convention PDA Tour with Tim Carpenter OC Event MON 4/25 7PM WEEKLY ORANGE COUNTY PROGRESSIVE OPEN DISCUSSION NEXT MEETING Thursday, April 21, 7PM Contact: Dr Bill Honigman DrBill@pdamerica.org

Mar 30 Wednesday 7pm, Laguna Beach: Laguna Beach Democratic Club will have Los Angeles Times consumer & business columnist David Lazarus speak on the California state fiscal crisis and Proposition 13's effect on the deficit. Our meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 30th, at the Universalist Unitarian Church on 429 Cypress Street in Laguna Beach. The presentation will begin at 7:00 p.m. and the doors will be open for socializing by 6:30 p.m. lagunabeachdemocraticclub.com

Mar 30 Wednesday 7-9pm, Santa Ana: La Revolución Tunecina con oradora especial invitada Nadia Hassan
en el Salón de GED del Centro Cultural de México 310 W. 5th St. Santa Ana, CA 92701 presentada por El Café Filosófico/Cátedra Martiana, Educación sin Fronteras, el Colectivo Tonantzin

Mar 31 Thursday noon Fountain Valley/5-8pm Fullerton: Cesar Chavez Day action.ufw.org/page/event/search_results?zip_radius[0]=92708&zip_radius[1]=20
Educate to Empower, Los Amigos High School's Human Relations Club will be hosting Cesar Chavez Day to celebrate his life and organizing efforts 16566 Newhope St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Teen Unity Arts Festival *Sponsored by Fullerton Boys & Girls Club and Solidarity* Muckenthaler Cultural Center 1201 West Malvern Avenue Fullerton, CA 92833

Mar 31 Thursday 6:30pm, Laguna Woods: UN Women-USNC SoCal Chapter: "An Historical Journey of Women" Developed by Women's Journey Conference of Costa Mesa, the powerful musical play, "We Did It For You," acknowledges and celebrates women's historical achievements-as told by the women who were there! Written by performance poet Dr. Thea Iberall and directed by award-winning Terra Taylor Knudson, the play inspires, educates, and entertains.
Laguna Woods Village Clubhouse 7 24111 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills-No gate clearance required (west side of Moulton just north of El Toro)

Mar 31 Thursday 6:30-8pm, Santa Ana: OC May Day Coalition Planning Meeting El Centro Cultural de México, 310 W. 5th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
On Agenda: 1. Present and Missing Orgs 2. Route 3. Principles of Unity 4. Messaging

Mar 31 Thursday 7:30pm, Irvine: Amnesty International Irvine: group 178 Monthly Meeting aiusaoc.org/irvine/meetings.html Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92604

Mar 31 Thursday 7:30pm, Anaheim, Anaheim Hills, Chino Hills, Costa Mesa, Del Mar, Oceanside: film "To Catch A Dollar": Muhammad Yunus Banks on America 1-time-only screening of a fine 2010 Sundance Film Festival selection. It documents micro-loans to women worldwide, and birth of Grameen America to bring to the U.S. the microfinance model pioneered globally by Muhammad Yunus - Nobel Peace Prize and Presidential Medal of Freedom Laureate, and Grameen Bank (Bangladesh) founder. Plus a panel: CNBC's Maria Bartiromo hosts Dr. Yunus, Suze Orman, Kiva.org's President Premal Shah, and film celebrities. Event will offer calls-to-action to extend the program's reach to meet the needs of Americans lacking access to affordable financial services. Theatres include: Garden Walk 14, 321 W. Katella, Anaheim; Cinema City 13, 5635 E. La Palma Ave, Anaheim Hills; Chino Hills 18, 3070 Chino Ave; Triangle Square Cinema 8, 1879 Harbor Blvd #B220, Costa Mesa; Flower Hill, 2630 Via De La Valle, Del Mar; Mission Marketplace 13, 431 College Blvd, Oceanside. See updated list of theatres and full info on the film and event at: screenvision.com/s/showing/ToCatchADollar View a YouTube trailer on the film and full info at: ToCatchADollar.com

Apr 1 Friday 9:30am-6pm, Irvine: a₃ A Conference on Climate Justice UC Irvine School of Law, 401 East Peltason Drive Irvine, CA 92697
A3 examines the social injustices faced by vulnerable populations who are disproportionately affected by climate change. The one-day event explores and strategizes ways to address climate justice through the power of law, policy, and coalition building. AssembleAdvocateAct.org

Apr 1 (1^st Friday) 6:30pm, Orange: Moving Pictures: Friday Night Film Series "Climate Refugees"
If global warming is our planet's most pressing issue, large-scale population displacement is the human consequence. Massive continental migration is already under way, and diminished natural resources continue to threaten the lives of millions.
St. Joseph Center, Mother Louis Room, 480 South Batavia St, Orange 92868. http://www.sistersofstjosephorange.org/OUR_MINISTRIES/justice/film-series.php 6:30-7:00 P.M.: Gathering & Refreshments 7:00-9:00 P.M.: Film & Discussion RSVP: (714) 633-8121 Ext. 7716 Justice@csjorange.org

Apr 2 Saturday 9am-3:30pm, Irvine: Latino/a Social Work Caucus: " A Given Voice: Latino/a Education and Advocacy" topics include health literacy, human trafficking, immigration and more
USC School of Social Work, Orange County Academic Center, 2300 Michelson Dr., Irvine, 92612, Room B RSVP: Sandra Marquez Sjmarque@usc.edu

Apr 2 Saturday 9:30am, Laguna Woods: Join the SoCal Chapter of UN Women US National Committee for our Annual 3K Walk 2011 Southern California Walk to End Violence Against Women and Girls
Serpentine Walk, Laguna Woods Village, Come in Gate 3 (Moulton Parkway and Calle Aragon, just south of El Toro). Meet in the Clubhouse 3 Parking Lot (corner of Calle Aragon and Avenida Sevilla). Bring your own re-useable water bottle For gate clearance and more info, contact CeCe Sloan 949-683-1278 ccsloa@gmail.com To arrange your donation, go to our 3K Walk page on the FirstGiving.com website: firstgiving.com/usnc/Event/2011socalwalk

Apr 2 Saturday 10am-noon, Huntington Beach: Hike for Sustainability Bolsa Chica Wetlands Guided Hiking Tour and Fundraiser Why. To support Community Sustainability USA, a nonprofit organization founded in 2010 to create a culture that is committed to sustainability. Where to park and meet. The city parking lot at 3842 Warner Avenue by the fire station. Or park for free in Sunset Beach behind the Jack in the Box at the corner of PCH and Warner, then walk to the city lot to meet. What to bring. Sun protection or an umbrella, binoculars or a camera, and your curiosity. Suggested donation. $25 and up. To donate, please visit our ChipIn page at http://communitysustainabilityusa.chipin.com/fund-start-upexpenses. RSVP. To Louise Stewardson at louisestewarson@verizon.net or 714.356.6559.

[Rescheduled] ~~Apr 2~~ Saturday 9am-noon, Irvine: Interfaith Native Plant Restoration Project Rescheduled, to April 9th William R. Mason Regional Park, 18712 University Drive, Irvine

Apr 2 Saturday 4-7pm, Anaheim: Demonstration Against the Pacific Justice Institute and Focus on the Family Disneyland Grand Californian Hotel, 1600 South Disneyland Drive
On April 2nd, 2011 the Disney Grand Californian Hotel will open its doors to the Anti gay Pacific Justice Institute and Focus on the Family. The Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) supported Prop 8, and purports to uphold family values while actually propagating hateful messages that affect the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) community.
We will respectfully demonstrate against these two organizations that have been a source of great pain to all LGBT Families. meetup.com/ocequality/events/17023366

Apr 2 Saturday 6pm, Anaheim: Islamic Relief USA Presents EGYPT Rekindling Hope: Helping Families Fundraising Dinner Hilton Hotel Anaheim, 777 Convention Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
Guest Speakers: Dr. Maher Hathout Chairman, Islamic Shura Council of So Cal Sh. Safwat Morsy Imam, Al-Sabeel-Masjid Noor Al-Islam
Tickets: $40 At the door: $45 Table of 10 seats: $400 Babysitting provided: $10 per child at the Door Dinner provided For more info Contact: (714) 676-1309 sw@IslamicReliefUSA.org Buy your tickets from IRegyptfundraiser.eventbrite.com

Apr 2 Saturday 8-10pm, Santa Ana: Arizona Campaign Fundraiser and Teach-In Join us for a night of education on the issues affecting our people in Arizona. Learn of the recent attacks on our people in Arizona with racist laws like SB 1070. This night will be dedicated to fundraise for our ongoing activities in Arizona.
Centro Cultural De Mexico 310 W 5th Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 $5 entrance We will have posters, t-shirts and other items for sale. All funds will be used for our ongoing activities in Arizona. The event will include: * A brief introduction to the racist laws in Arizona * How white supremacy is being legalized * Mexica Movement Videos in Arizona * Poetry * Naui videos on Arizona

Apr 3 (1^st Sunday) 7:30am-5pm, Huntington Beach: Arlington West Memorial
We no longer have to load the crosses in the morning. Meet at the beach at 7:30AM to help unload the trailer and setup the crosses. As usual we will be at 6th Street (north of pier and of Main Street) Huntington Beach on the beach. Display should be up from 8 to about 5PM. Please come visit and, if you can, PLEASE come to help with setup and/or breakdown. In addition to the moving display and great people and the beach itself, we will have a good selection of peace supplies for small (or large) donations. We often have many great people visiting and great conversations going on. Volunteers: We usually need the most help in the morning, though both morning and evening are critical. If you would like to help please contact Jeff Merrick @ jeff.mfso@earthlink.net or call 562-522-4241

Apr 3 Sunday 8am-noon, Fountain Valley: Jewish World Watch's 3rd Annual Walk to End Genocide Fountain Valley Sports Park- Great Lawn 16400 Brookhurst St, 92708 walktoendgenocide-oc.kintera.org

Apr 3 Sunday 10:30am, Laguna Beach: ACLU of Southern California director Hector Villagra on freedom of religion and beliefs Unitarian Univeralist Fellowship of Laguna Beach, 429 Cypress
After services, the fellowship continues their practice of "Sandwich Sunday", which gives attendees the opportunity to become better acquainted with their speaker in a question and answer period. The $5 charge for lunch is used to provide meals for those staying at the Alternative Sleeping Location, established in the wake of the ACLU settlement.

Apr 3 Sunday noon-3pm, Garden Grove/Irvine: MoveOn Council Meetings We're going to plan a creative event to publicize the corporate tax dodgers who are bankrupting our nation.
Home of John Goodman & Pauli Merry; 9472 Central Ave. Garden Grove, CA 92844 Please RSVP at pol.moveon.org/event/meeting/113955
Heritage Park Library, 14361 Yale Avenue, Irvine, CA 92604 pol.moveon.org/event/meeting/114042

Apr 3 Sunday 2pm, Irvine: Award winning novelist Lois Tiller discusses warrantless surveillance in cyberspace. Lois Tiller is a certified system engineer and advocate for electronic privacy protection and Net Neutrality. Her recently published suspense novel, "Fatal Exception", explores the unethical and possibly illegal partnership between US security agencies, like the NSA and CIA, and private technology companies to mine user data and control Internet content. For more about her novel, see: http://www.fatalexceptionthriller.info If you can share a ride or need a ride to our meeting, please contact Bea Tiritilli: tiritilligreen@sbcglobal.net
Green Party of Orange County meets at the Irvine Ranch Water District: 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. in the City of Irvine (about half-way between the 5 and 405 freeways)

Apr 3 Sunday 3-5pm, Santa Ana: Reception for Luis Lopez, Democrat for California State Assembly 45th District. Please join Melahat Rafiei, ECCO PAC, Gila Jones, Chris Prevatt, Steph Campbell, Rich Gillock and other host committee members at Memphis Restaurant, 201 North Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Lopez's web site is lopezforassembly.com Refreshments will be served. To RSVP with your support level, please call 323/669-9999.

Apr 4 Monday 8-11am, Orange: Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Hall, 309 N. Rampart St., Suite M, Orange 92868
In memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Orange County will join the nation and stand as one for human rights and dignity against those politicians who want to silence millions of working families. In February, 1968, in Memphis, TN, 1,300 sanitation workers went on strike for job safety, better wages, benefits, and union recognition. Workers held signs reading, "I Am a Man." Dr. King joined their fight, and on April 4, 1968, was assassinated in Memphis. A donation of $10 is suggested for the breakfast.
Questions? Call 714-385-1534. local.we-r-1.org/weareone/events/show/104

[Location change] April 4 Monday 5-7pm, Santa Ana: We Are One Respect Our Rights Candlelight Vigil. On April 4, 1968, Dr. Maartin Luther King Jr was assassinated in Memphis where he had gone to stand with sanitation workers demanding the right to bargain collectively for a voice at work. Like Dr. King, Cesar Chavez, born on March 31, inspired a generation through his tireless advocacy for workers' rights. His heroic pursuit of social justice on behalf of low-income and migrant workers brought a voice to those who needed it most. The dreams of Dr. King and Cesar Chavez inspired many to fight for all working people. Join us on April 4 to stand in solidarity with working people in Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana and dozens of other states to keep their dreams alive. For more info, contact UDW at 714/663-1082 - street parking.
[Location change] 502 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana, Ca. 92701 at Sasscer Park

new Apr 5 Tuesday 7pm, Laguna Woods Village: Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods Village: GLOBAL WARMING: A TRAGEDY OF THE COMMONS
Bob Siebert holds a BS in Engineering from UCLA and a MS in Electrical Engineering from CSU Long Beach. He is a veteran Sierra Club member and combined his passion for the environment with his day job after retirement by founding an energy efficiency consulting business which he morphed into solar system design and installation. Along the way, he personally converted his own automobile to run on electricity! The talk will include a brief history of man's effect on the atmosphere followed by a status report of where we are today and a discussion of the many things individuals and governments can do.
Club House 7 Come at 6:30 PM for coffee, teas, and snacks ! Members Free, Guest Donation $2 lagunawoodsvillage.com/section.cfm?id=493

Apr 5-7 Tuesday-Thursday 12:40,3:40,6:50,9:30pm, Irvine: Miral a film that beautifully takes us through the modern history of Palestine through the life of a young woman.
Edwards University Town Center 6 4245 Campus Dr., Irvine, CA, 92612

Apr 6 (1^st Wednesday) 5:30-7pm, Orange: CODEPINK Vigil at the Traffic Circle in Old Towne Orange.
Our troops have now been in Afghanistan for over 9 years and in Iraq for almost 8 years! So we cannot not abandon our work to bring them ALL home. Please make an effort to come join us once again for peace at the Circle this Wednesday.

Apr 6 6-8:30pm Wednesday, Irvine: Seminar: "Creating a Non-Toxic Home" University Synagogue, 3400 Michelson Dr., Irvine
Sherri Loveland will facilitate this seminar, with a short Power Point Presentation, followed by Q & A, giving audience members tips on using non-toxic cleaning solutions in your home and why we should not use chemical cleaning solvents. Please email ecofaith@ocice.org if you would like to attend.

Apr 6 (1^st Wednesday) 7:15-9:15pm, Costa Mesa: Democracy for America-Orange County presents Jim Araby, Statewide Affiliate Political Organizer for California Federation of Teachers Jim will present and lead a discussion of current attacks on unions, the anti-union focus on teachers and how we can respond to help protect collective bargaining rights; Julio Perez, Orange County Labor Federation; Joe Shaw, HB City Council. We'll probably also hear updates from Costa Mesa
Meeting starts at 7:15, with social time starting at 6:30. Admission is free. Location is Karl Strauss Brewery, 901 South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa (see map at http://metropointe.com). For more information email sckopicki@gmail.com or visit dfa-oc.org.

[Change in Coffee location] Apr 7 Thursday 7am, Westminster: Democratic Club of West OC and PDA "coffee and conversation" I CHECKED OUR THURSDAY LOCATION, AND IT IS CLOSED TEMPORARILY, SO WE HAD TO MOVE TO THE EINSTEIN BROTHERS BAGELS for coffee, still in Westminster. Address is 16304 Beach Boulevard, also immediately off 405 Beach exit! "pier walk and talk" Go to dcwoc.org for details or email westocdems@yahoo.com And join us for a Saturday bike ride April 16th; rsvp to westocdems@yahoo.com

new Apr 7 Thursday 11am-9pm, Santa Ana: DeColores Queer OC will be having a fundraiser at California Pizza Kitchen located at Main Place Mall in Santa Ana. 2800 N Main St Ste 872. If you present this attached flyer to your waiter with your bill, a percentage of that bill will be donated to our organization. We would appreciate it if you would spread the word and flyers and let your friends and family know that they should come out and enjoy good food and contribute to an amazing community organization representing the queer latino community in Orange County.

Apr 7 Thursday 6pm, Los Angeles: Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights Spring Gala 2011. The event brings together hundreds of community leaders, politicians, advocates and organizations to celebrate the contributions of immigrants and their allies for 25 years. Event tickets are $100 or $75 for CHIRLA members. Name listing in Event Program Book is $100. Contact Silvia Fuentes (Development Coordinator) at sfuentes@chirla.org for information on sponsorships. Location: Park Plaza Hotel, 607 South Park View Street, Los Angeles. A public parking structure is available on Carondelet Street. For more information visit http://chirla.org.

Apr 7 Thursday 6:30-8pm, Santa Ana: OC May Day Coalition Planning Meeting El Centro Cultural de México, 310 W. 5th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701

Apr 7 (1^st Thursday) 6:30-9pm, Tustin: Orange County Interfaith Coalition for the Environment Planning Committee Meeting
Aldersgate United Methodist Church 1201 Irvine Blvd., Tustin, CA
The Orange County Interfaith Coalition for the Environment educates, raises awareness and empowers people to actively protect and preserve creation through responsible stewardship.
For more information, please visit our website at ocice.org. The OCICE Committee Meetings consist of planning events throughout the year, with emphasis on the annual Caring for Creation conference. If you would like to join the committee, please contact Sherri at ecofaith@ocice.org

new Apr 7 Thursday 7-8pm, Santa Ana: Orange County Young Democrats executive board meeting at 200 North Main Street in Santa Ana. OCYD members and the public are invited to participate in the open session. To request an agenda or additional information please contact OCYD: Phone (949)607-8710 Email: OCYoungDemocrats@gmail.com Fbook: Orange County Young Democrats

Apr 8 Friday 12:30-2pm, Irvine: UCI Interdisciplinary Center for the Scientific Study of Ethics and Morality Ethics Workshop The $4 Trillion Question: medical care, spiraling costs and the ethics of consumer involvement. Alexander Bernard Lindgren UCI Tobis Fellow
SSPB 5250 Light Lunch Provided Please RSVP to: CSSEM@uci.edu

Apr 8 Friday 6:30-9:30pm, Anaheim: Potluck for Progressives: Marianne Dazzo, the author of "Hiding from the Nazis in Holland" Marianne will tell about her experiences as a hidden child during the Nazi occupation, and how her family was affected. (Miraculously, her immediate family members survived.) . She belongs to a survivor organization and speaks about the holocaust in public schools and other venues. Discussion will follow her presentation. Ms. Dazzo's book will be available for sale.
UU Church in Anaheim, 511 S. Harbor Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92805 (Corner of Santa Ana St.) For info, call Ruth Shapin at (714)567-0188

Apr 8 Friday 7pm, Huntington Beach: Ending the Afghan War: A Lecture by Malalai Joya Doors open 6 pm, event begins 7 pm
Golden West College, Forum I, 15744 Golden West Street, at the intersection of Golden West Street and Edinger Avenue, in Huntington Beach, CA 92647. Co-Sponsors: Peace Mind, and Body Club at GWC, Afghan Women's Mission, KPFK For more info: email info@afghanwomensmission.org, call 626-676-7884.

[Date correction] Apr 8 (1^st Friday) 6:30pm, Orange: Moving Pictures: Friday Night Film Series "Climate Refugees" is showing on April 1^st, not April 8^st

Apr 9 Saturday 8am-1:30pm, Garden Grove: Orange County LULAC District 2 Convention Saint Anselm's Episcopal Church, 13091 Galway St., Garden Grove, CA 92842
For more information and reservations call: Nellie Diaz (714) 636-7576 nelliediaz@sbcglobal.net Agenda 8:30-9:00 Convention Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:00-9:15 Call to Order - Gil Flores, District Director Flag Salute - Benny Diaz, California State Director LULAC Prayer - Susie Flores, President, LULAC Premier Women's Council Welcome - Nellie Diaz, Convention Chair 9:15-9:45 Roll Calls of Officers Approval of the Agenda Minutes from 2010 Convention Treasurer's Report - Adriana Bermudez Convention Committee Assignments: Auditing - Awards - Convention Rules - Credentials - Resolutions - 9:45-10:20 District Officers' and Presidents' Reports 10:20-10:50 Committee Meetings/Break 10:50-11:05 California State LULAC Report - Benny Diaz, State Director 11:05-12:00 Committee Reports: Rules Credentials Auditing Awards Resolutions 12:00-1:00 Luncheon/ Financial Seminar 1:00-1:45 Election of District Officers Installation of Council Officers 1:45-2:00 Good and Welfare of the League 2:00 Adjournment

Apr 9 Saturday 9am-noon, Irvine: Interfaith Native Plant Restoration Project William R. Mason Regional Park, 18712 University Drive, Irvine (Pizza party after the restoration project!)
Space is Limited to 50 Youth. Please RSVP online at www.OCICE.org or email ECOFAITH@OCICE.ORG.

Apr 9 Saturday 9am-1pm, Brea: ERF Randolph-Brea Creek Cleanup and Restoration 475 South State College Blvd. Brea, CA. earthresource.org Volunteers needed, RSVP appreciated. For more information: info@earthresource.org.

Apr 9 Saturday 9:30am-1pm, Irvine: Great American Write-In Lakeview Senior Center - Woodbridge Community Park - 20 Lake Road, Irvine
Meet representatives of over 40 local and national advocacy groups — Learn about today's vital issues in health, the environment, peace, human and civil rights and education — Raise your voice by writing to legislators and others who can make a difference in our world — Discover that THE PEN IS MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD! For Information Ruth Gluck 949-581-3938 or Felicity Figueroa 949-733-0850 womenfororangecounty.org/

[Venue change] Apr 9 (2^nd Saturday) 10am-noon, Irvine: OC Peace Coalition General Meeting In lieu of our usual meeting, the Orange County Peace Coalition will be participating in the Great American Write-In Please visit our table

Apr 9 Saturday 10am-3pm, Huntington Beach: The Earth Day Celebration at Bolsa Chica Wetlands is a fun free way to get outside and learn about the environment with the whole family! The day will include interactive booths and games that explore all aspects of the wetlands! Featuring marine animals, birds, coyotes and raccoons, wetland ecology, history of the wetlands, and guided tours; kids can have fun while learning all about the wetlands and receive prizes for answering questions! Hot dogs, sno cones, refreshments and more! Bolsa Chica Wetlands Interpretive Center, 3842 Warner Avenue, Huntington Beach

Apr 9 Saturday 6-10pm, Laguna Beach: One LIGHT, One LOVE, One WORLD BENEFIT FOR JAPAN

Apr 9 Saturday 6-9pm, Irvine: Reclaim Democracy: Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train Irvine Ranch Water Dist. Headquarters, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave
Bring a healthy snack to share, we will provide hot and cold drinks. Be there to learn about the Koch Brothers and their secret take over of the U.S. government. 6:00 PM: Gathering, chatting and munching. 6:30 PM: Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train 8:20 PM: Discussion: What can we learn from the life of Howrd Zinn

Apr 9 Saturday 7pm, Santa Ana: On Saturday April 9th at 7 p.m. we will have Jay Bakker speaking at a 40th Anniv. celebration of Christ Chapel MCC. Jay is the son of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker from PTL ministries. He is a huge GLBT and marriage equality supporter. Tickets are $15 for an adult/$10 student. A cash bar will be available.
On Sunday April 10th at 10:00 a.m. we will be holding a special 40th Anniv. worship service at the church. As the oldest GLBT church in Orange County, we are encouraging as many people as possible to come and celebrate with us (obviously this is no charge).
Rev. Randy Besta, Pastor, Christ Chapel Metropolitan Community Church, 720 N. Spurgeon St., Santa Ana, CA 92701, www.christchapelmcc.org

Apr 10 Sunday 11am-1pm, Irvine: Guest Speaker, Ibrahim Adbul-Matin, author of "Green Deen: What Islam Teaches About Protecting the Planet" ISOC (Conference Hall) Islamic Society of Orange County, 9752 13th Street, Garden Grove, 92844 For more information, visit: www.isocmasjid.com.

new Apr 10 Sunday 4:30 pm, Irvine: Democrats of Greater Irvine Meeting of the Board with all invited to attend. Food will be served. Sharon's house, 3 Brisbane Way, Irvine 92612

[Time change] Apr 10 (2^nd Sunday) 7pm, Santa Ana: PCU "CONSCIENTIOUS PROJECTOR" FILM SERIES: "Consuming Kids: The Commercialization of Childhood" throws needed light on the relentless multi-billion dollar marketing machine and its effects on our kids.
Church of the Foothills 19211 Dodge Avenue at Newport Santa Ana, CA 92705

[Canceled] ~~Apr 11~~ ~~Monday 5-6:30pm, Irvine/Orange~~: MoveOn Rapid Response + Protest Govt Shutdown! Canceled As you all probably know by now, the planned event, in case of a government shutdown, scheduled for Monday evening has been cancelled, due to the fact that the government was spared a shutdown! Ron Varasteh MoveOn-Irvine And More Co Council Coordinator SpeedGod101@Yahoo.com Craig Preston/Chip Daniels MoveOn-North OC Council Coordinators pol.moveon.org/event/meeting/114302

Apr 11 Monday 7pm, Mission Viejo: [note date change] Canyon Democrats: welcome guest speaker Florice Hoffman. She is well qualified to update us on the current Labor Union vs state governors battles and other recent events of interest to Democrats in the OC. Please visit our website (canyondemocrats.org) or the DPOC website and review Florice's bio. Watch for the club newsletter coming soon! Hope to see you on the 11th.
Norman Murray Senior Center 24932 Veterans Way Mission Viejo

Apr 11 Monday 7-10pm, Orange: Coexist At Chapman University Fish Interfaith Center, Chapman University, One University Drive, Orange, CA 92866
Chapman's Hillel and Muslim Student Association have come together to host the first joint event between these two organizations in Orange County's history. Coexist at Chapman is an event about overcoming hate and intolerance in our own community. Whether it be racial, religious, or domestic hate, this event is about PEOPLE coming together to overcome the atrocities that happen within our own backyard and campus. Featuring two guest speakers from the interfaith community who are actively pursuing religious tolerance and OVERALL PEACE! Free Baklava and Challah from UCLA's Challah For Hunger The Event is FREE! Let us all come together and show Chapman University that we believe in a world where everyone can act as one by SETTING THE EXAMPLE

new Apr 12 Tuesday 4-6:30pm, Orange: Human Trafficking in Orange County and the World Chapman University - Leatherby Libraries, henley reading room, 2nd floor
In observance of April as National Child-Abuse Awareness Month. Chapman Law Professor Marisa Cianciarulo, Neda Sargordon, Attorney at law, and Mrs. Cheryl Pittluck of the Orange County Task Force will be speaking on a host of issues pertaining to human trafficking.

Apr 12 Tuesday 7pm, Santa Ana: Patrick Henry Democratic Club of America Revolution and Wikileaks, the Movie Please join us for the start of the people's revolution at Marie Callender's, 1821 N. Grand, Santa Ana, CA 92705 as we work to put together an action network that can change the face of politics.

Apr 12 Tuesday 7pm, San Juan Capistrano: South Orange County Democratic Club "The Future of Public Employee Unions" Our guest speaker will be Nick Bernardino from the Orange County Employees Association. Nick will be giving us the latest info on this "hot" local and national issue. socdc.org
Dinner served 6-7pm, members $17, non members $20 Meeting only at 7pm members $3, non members $5 RSVP'S are required for dinner OR meeting only Reservations due by Sunday April 19...Please! RSVP to Kenton Cooper at: kenton805@cox.net
San Jaun Capistrano Community Center, 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Jaun Capistrano 92675

new Apr 13 Wednesday 9-11:30am, Pasadena: Protest - Tell Torture Judge Jay Bybee to Step Down Why should a suspected war criminal serve as a federal judge?
125 So Grand Avenue, Pasadena, CA
As assistant attorney general in President George W. Bush's Justice Department, he was responsible for the notorious torture memos that enabled the excesses at Abu Ghraib, Guantanamo, and other places. Please join us in Pasadena on Wednesday! Bring your signs or use ours! Wear your orange jumpsuit (I have black hoods and other protest props. Always peaceful, non violent, and always diligent!! :-) 949 257 8501 Sharon

new Apr 13 Wednesday 9:30am-9:30pm, Fullerton: Day of Class Action for Higher Education starts with Picket Sign Making, followed by a Mid-Morning Teach-In, "Fighting the Good Fight: What the California Faculty Association Does for You", Action Stations (information fair, speaker's corner, signature collection on Cal State Fullerton's "Declaration to Defend Public Education", and Students for Quality Education soup kitchen. Other events - Stand Up and Speak (faculty, students speeches), Mid-afternoon Teach-In ("From Contract to Classroom: Faculty Working Conditions as Student Learning Conditions"), followed by afternoon break. Evening includes open discussion with Alex Hana, co-president of the Wisconsin Teaching Assistants Union and We! Workshop "Why Unions? Why Now?" All daytime activities will take place in the quad in front of the Humanities building. Sponsors include The California Faculty Association, Students for Quality Education, We! Alternative Voices for an Alternative Future.
For more info, contact Steve Jobbitt at 714-686-4734 or at SJobbitt@exchange.fullerton.edu

new Apr 13 Wednesday 6:30-8:30am, Irvine: What's Your 12x12? Transforming the Ecological Crisis into Prosperity and Joy UCI University Club, 801 East Peltason Drive, Irvine, CA 92697-5625 $35 Note this is a breakfast event, not an evening event insideedge.org/clubportal/EventDisplayNew.cfm?clubID=543&EventID=138948

Apr 13 Wednesday 10am-3pm, Orange: CARA Training 2011 Is the Year to Get California Back on Track (free lunch if you rsvp by April 6th) Teamsters Local 952 / 140 S. Marks Way, Orange Call CARA at 714-244-7776 Carpools are being arranged from San Diego, Los Angeles, Riverside and other locations. Call 714-244-7776 to find out about rides from your area
The California Alliance for Retired Americans is sponsoring this one day, free training: * Learn how to impact the State Budget and save essential programs; * Continue our campaign to protect pensions, Social Security, and retirement income; * Join the efforts to pass real health care for all in California. PLUS Are You Taking the Right Medications?

Apr 13 Wednesday 11:30am Newport Beach: Going Green - Caring for Creation OCICE Co-Chair, Sherri Loveland will lead a presentation relating to clergy's role in conveying our moral responsibility to be good stewards of the Earth to their congregations. This presentation will be give to the Newport Mesa Irvine Interfaith Council, which will meet at St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 2200 San Joaquin Hills Road, Newport Beach 92660. For more information and to register for this meeting, please contact Jim De Boom or visit the NMIIC website.

new Apr 13 (2^nd Wednesday) 7-8pm, Garden Grove: LULAC Council Meeting Coastline Community College Garden Grove Center, 12901 Euclid Street - Room 251, Garden Grove, CA 92840
If you are planning to attend please RSVP or contact: Angelina Madrid: michinmadrid@yahoo.com, (714) 876-7639 Benny Diaz: bennydiaz@sbcglobal.net, (714) 357-

Apr 13 (2^nd Wednesday) 7pm, Huntington Beach: The 67thADA (Area Democratic Alliance) monthly meeting. Featured speaker will be be Garden Grove Board of Education member Sergio Contreras. Sergio will keep us informed about how the latest round of budget cuts will affect his district. The Alliance will be finalizing preparations for the 10th Annual Flag Day to be held on June 11, 2011 at the Teamster's Hall in Orange. The float presence in the Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade will be open for discussion and ideas. 67thada.com Location: IAMU Hall, 5402 Bolsa Avenue, Huntington Beach. Contact : ochbdem@isp.com

Apr 13 Wednesday 7pm, Irvine: INTERFAITH WITNESSES Answering hate with love In response to recent public demonstrations of anti-Islamic hatred, a number of local activists of all faiths have come together to show their support for Orange County's Muslim community - and each other - by forming teams of "Interfaith Witnesses." Please join us to learn how you can join us in this exiting interfaith effort. This planning meeting will be held to explain the concept and form geographical teams of Interfaith Witnesses. ALL people of ALL faiths, clergy and laity, are encouraged to attend: Please note that we will not engage or confront harassers in any way at any time (you will be asked to commit to this before you participate at future events).
Orange County Friends Meeting, 2091 Business Center Drive, Suite 100, Irvine, 92612 For directions, please visit: http://www.orangecountyquakers.org/ For more information, or if you are interested in holding a similar organizational meeting in your area, call Vicki Tamoush: (714) 362-7676 or (714) 368-5100 interfaithwitnesses.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/INTERFAITH-WITNESSES.pdf

Apr 13 Wednesday 7-9pm, Garden Grove: MoveOn Council Meeting 9472 Central Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92844 The organizing meeting 4/3 went well. We prepared for a large "Tax Day: Make Them Pay" rally set for Tax Day, April 18, 4:30-5:30pm in front of Bank of America branch at 941 N Tustin St, Orange CA 92867 (just north of Collins). Please join us for our second organizing meeting pol.moveon.org/event/meeting/114136

new Apr 13 Wednesday 7:30pm, Irvine: Peace in Motion Movie Night Presents: The Shape of the Future a documentary series produced by Common Ground Productions that explores what an eventual Palestinian-Israeli peace settlement might look like.
Center for Living Peace, 4139 Campus Drive Irvine, CA 92612 goodhappens.org/events/peace-motion-movie-night-shape-future-2011-04-13-0

new Apr 14 Thursday 6-7:30pm, Irvine: Race, Speech & The Muslim-American Community A panel discussion about Current events Anti-Muslim animus Historical reflections
Ameena Mirza Qazi Council on America Islamic Relation Shakeel Syed Islamic Shura Council of Southern California Sylvia Chan-Chan-Malik UC President's Post-Doctoral Fellow University of California, Santa Cruz sponsored by the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association
UC Irvine, MPAA 42

new Apr 14 Thursday 6:30-8pm, Santa Ana: OC May Day Coalition Planning Meeting El Centro Cultural de México, 310 W. 5th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701

new Apr 14 Thursday 7-9pm, Santa Ana: OCYD April Pre-Convention Meeting/Mixer Bistro 400, 400 West 4th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 ocyd.net

new Apr 15 Friday, National: Day of Silence dayofsilence.org hundreds of thousands of students nationwide take a vow of silence to bring attention to anti-LGBT name-calling, bullying and harassment in their schools.
* Spread the word: You've worked for weeks to get the word out about the Day of Silence, so keep it going! Make sure students, teachers and administrators in your school know that the Day of Silence is happening and what to expect from participants. Notifying people early is the key to a successful and effective Day of Silence! * Be visible: Red is the official DOS color, so if everyone participating wears red you'll be sure to stand out. And don't forget t-shirts, buttons, stickers, face-paint-these are all ways you can help draw attention to your action. * Be respectful: The Day of Silence is about ending anti-LGBT bullying and harassment in school. To do this, it's important to treat people with respect. There are likely people at your school who will try to challenge your silence, your activities or your beliefs. Treat these people not as they treat you but with the same respect you hope to be treated with. Remember, the Day of Silence is a peaceful demonstration! * Know your rights: Remember, you DO have the right to remain silent between classes and before/after school. You do NOT have the right to ignore your teachers' requests during instructional time. If a teacher asks for you to speak during class, do it! Please don't put your education at risk. Review this document, which outlines some of your rights during the Day of Silence. (Lambda Legal PDF)

Apr 15 Friday 8:30am-5pm, Huntington Beach: Golden West College Annual Peace Conference A BETTER TOMORROW: MAKING PEACE A GLOBAL REALITY IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Golden West College, Student Activities Office, 15744 Goldenwest Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
For more information, please contact: Fran Faraz ~ ffarazdaghi@GWC.cccd.edu, Dr. Paul Tayyar ~ ptayyar@gwc.cccd.edu or Call Student Activities Office at 714-895-8261 Website: www.goldenwestcollege.edu/peace

Apr 15 Friday 7-10pm, Anaheim: Retro Prom to Fight Human Trafficking Anaheim Vineyard Church, 5340 E La Palma Anaheim, CA 92807 is hosting a dance to help raise money for the OCHTTF, aiding local Orange County human trafficking survivors and raise awareness about human trafficking. Dance to live music from the 60s, 70s and 80s, as well as disco and big band. Prom attire optional! Entrance donation $5 or a $5 Target card. Contact: Cheryl Pittluck at justiceandmercy@dslextreme.com

Apr 16 Saturday 9am-noon, Newport Beach: Annual ERF "Hold On To Your Butt" Cigarette Litter cleanup Newport Beach Pier Balboa Blvd. and 21st Street
9:00 a.m. Registration 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Clean-Up 11:30 a.m. Wrap-up, prizes, tally of butts earthresource.org Directions and Parking: Newport Beach Pier Balboa Blvd and 21st Street, Newport Beach, CA, from the 55 freeway, go straight onto Newport blvd. Follow the signs to pier & beach parking on 22nd, or go past 22nd & there is free street parking

Apr 16 Saturday 9am-5pm, Fullerton: 7^th Annual Social Justice Summit If Not Me, Then Who? Cal State Fullerton, Titan Student Union, 800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92834
Keynote Speakers Captain Paul Watson - Animal Rights Activist and Star of "Whale Wars" Jamie Kilstein - Comedian and Co-host of Citizen Radio fullerton.edu/socialjusticesummit

Apr 16 Saturday 10:30am-noon, Laguna Woods Village: LAGUNA WOODS DEMOCRATIC CLUB ANNUAL LUNCHEON John Chiang Controller STATE OF CALIFORNIA Clubhouse 2, Main Dining Room, Doors Open 10:30 Luncheon at 12:00
Controller since 2007, who is better to explain the State's budget woes than the man who didn't back down but rather stood up for State workers and who isn't afraid to tackle challenges the State faces today and tell it like it is. Please make your reservations soon. For information please contact Nancy Nadel 586-0880 Club Members $25/ Guests $30 Please indicate your meal choice; make checks payable to Laguna Woods Democratic Club; mail to Nancy Nadel, 343 Avd. Sevilla #A, LW 92637

new Apr 16 Saturday noon-4pm, Irvine: MoveOn Council Meeting Heritage Park Library, 14361 Yale Avenue, Irvine, CA 92604
The organizing meeting on 4/3 went well. We prepared for a large "Tax Day: Make Them Pay" rally set for Tax Day, April 18 Please join us for our second organizing meeting of this month t the same location as our previous meeting located at the corner of Walnut & Yale. pol.moveon.org/event/meeting/114415

Apr 16 Saturday 2pm, Irvine: Prof. Wendy Gonaver "Fight Against the State Loyalty Oath" In 2007 Wendy Gonaver was fired from California State University, Fullerton when she asked to submit an addendum to the state loyalty oath. Her objection: As a Quaker Pacifist she wanted to be clear that the obligation to "defend the Constitution from all enemies foreign and domestic" did not include taking up arms. Professor Gonaver was represented by People For The American Way, a frequent partner of Americans United for Separation of Church and State on religious liberty issues. In 2008 CSFU was forced to make religious accommodations and she was rehired.
Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. (at Waterworks) in Irvine For more information: au-oc.org or email: orangecountyau@yahoo.com Fax: 714-515-4248 Call: 714-299-4551

new Apr 17 Sunday 10am, Newport Beach: Earth Day 2011 at Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center 2301 University Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660 newportbay.org/earth11a.htm (949) 923-2290

Apr 17 Sunday 4-6pm, Irvine: Conversation Cafe~Health Care Reform this month's Conversation Cafe is dedicated to education on Health care Reform (Understanding Single Payer and What needs to happen). We will have the pleasure of having Dr. Bill Honigman as our guest speaker and provide his insight, personal and hands on knowledge on the issue along with the action steps we can take to make health care reform possible in an equitable way for all Americans.
Irvine United Congregational Church 4915 Alton Parkway Irvine, CA 92604 Room: Plummer Hall Please let me know if you can attend as soon as possible. I would appreciate it if you can let me know by Tuesday, April 12th so we can account for the exact number of people. Sunny Zia sunny.zia1@gmail.com

new Apr 17 Sunday 6:30-8:30pm, Fountain Valley: "Gasland" screening/No Fracking party at the Choctaw Sisters 9893 Peralta River Circle, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
The largest domestic natural gas drilling boom in history has swept across the United States. The Halliburton-developed drilling technology of "fracking" or hydraulic fracturing has unlocked a "Saudi Arabia of natural gas" just beneath us. But is fracking safe? When filmmaker Josh Fox is asked to lease his land for drilling, he embarks on a cross-country odyssey uncovering a trail of secrets, lies and contamination. A recently drilled nearby Pennsylvania town reports that residents are able to light their drinking water on fire. This is just one of the many absurd and astonishing revelations of a new country called GASLAND. Part verite travelogue, part expose, part mystery, part bluegrass banjo meltdown, part showdown.
Please BYOB, Potluck and RSVP. There will be noshes. Bring friends, fiends and family. Contact: Marselle 949-533-7936

new Apr 17 Sunday 7-9pm, Anaheim: Screening of "Gasland" Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim, 511 South Harbor Boulevard, Anaheim, CA 92805

new Apr 18 Monday 4:30-7pm, Irvine/Orange: Tax Day: Make Them Pay! Nobody knows the details of Friday night's budget agreement to keep the government from shutting down. But here's one thing we can be pretty sure of: the pain will fall mainly on poor and middle-class Americans, while billions in tax breaks, loopholes, and handouts for corporations will remain untouched.
MoveOn members and fellow progressives will gather outside the headquarters and local offices of corporations not paying their fair share. For instance, we'll target corporations like General Electric, which made $14.2 billion in profits last year-but paid NO federal taxes. At the events, we'll deliver tax bills to the biggest corporate tax dodgers and demand that our elected leaders make them pay.
Bank of America, 18622 MacArthur Boulevard, Irvine, CA 92612 pol.moveon.org/event/taxday2011/114427
Bank of America in Orange, 941 North Tustin Avenue, Orange, CA 92867 pol.moveon.org/event/taxday2011/114203

[Moved] ~~Apr 18~~ Monday 7pm, Mission Viejo: Canyon Democrats: Meeting date changed to April 11

new Apr 18 Monday 6-9pm, Newport Beach: Join NWPC OC for Conversation With Zoe Nicholson the NWPC National ERA Liaison and member of the ERA Roundtable as our guest speaker at the April Membership Dinner Meeting.
Zoe's presentation will be preceded by a brief Business meeting and Dinner, catered by Pat & Oscar's Restaurant.
Big Canyon Villas Clubhouse 419 Bay Hill Dr. Newport Beach, CA 92660 events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=5zi75vbab&oeidk=a07e3nsawi3d87d5dba Contact: Tammi McIntyre NWPC Orange County 949-697-7532 nwpctammi@pacbell.net

new Apr 18 Monday 7-9pm, Costa Mesa: Feet to the Fire Forum, Should Costa Mesa Be Run More Like a Business? Costa Mesa Community Center, 1845 Park Ave. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Panel tentatively includes Nick Berardino, Orange County Employees Association, plus Jim Righeimer and Wendy Leece, Costa Mesa City Council.

new Apr 18 Monday 7pm, Fountain Valley: 68^th AD meeting Susan Kopicki will be our guest speaker Susan is the president of the board of Childs-pace, which is based in Costa Mesa and founded in 1978, it is a non-profit foundation that operates three after-school/summer day centers and one pre-school for low- to moderate-income working families. Most of the funding for Childs-pace is through a contract with the State Dept. of Education, which subsidizes families' participation on a sliding scale. With budget cuts looming, Childs-pace is reaching out to supportive groups throughout the county to share the implications for it and other non-profit programs. Our sites are in Costa Mesa, Anaheim and Buena Park and we provide child care for approximately 150 children so their parents can work to support their families. childs-pace.org
at Coco's located at 18380 Brookhurst St in Fountain Valley, many of us meet before the meeting at 6:30 to have dinner, please feel free to join us if you wish.

new Apr 20 Wednesday 6-8pm, Santa Ana: Santa Ana Coalition for Better Government Community Forum 2323 N. Broadway, Room 107 Offices of the Rancho Santiago Community College District
The meeting is designed to inform the community about the coalition and get ideas from residents about issues that we can work on together to make Santa Ana a better place to live, work and visit. santaanacoalition.org

New Apr 20 Wednesday 6:30-8pm, Mission Viejo: Healthcare for All - Orange County at Tapestry Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 23436 Madero Drive, #140 in Mission Viejo, Contact Jan Meslin if you have questions: 858-395-4675

New Apr 21 Thursday 5:30-8pm, Newport Beach: Newport Beach Women's Democratic Club 427 Carnation Avenue Newport Beach, CA 92625
Nancy Geerlings has arranged for a speaker from the Global Center for women and Justice to speak about the problem of Human Trafficing in Orange County. Bring your food and drink for 2-4. newportbeachwomensdemocraticclub.com

New Apr 21 Thursday 6:30-8pm, Santa Ana: OC May Day Coalition Planning Meeting for May Day March El Centro Cultural de México, 310 W. 5th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Platform/Plataforma

New Apr 21 Thursday 6:30-9pm, Irvine: FREE outdoor showing of King Corn at OC Great Park - Food & Farm Lab lawn Off the 5 or 405 freeways at Sand Canyon Ave. and Marine Way
NEW FREE SERIES AT OC GREAT PARK: FOOD FOR THOUGHT Pack a picnic or buy dinner from Kogi and Seabirds food trucks. Bring blankets or beach chairs to sit on the lawn for the movies and dress for cool evening weather. Kogi and Seabirds food trucks and outdoor picnics start at 6:30. King Corn starts at 7:30. King Corn: In this Peabody Award winner, two college friends plant and grow an acre corn farm in Iowa to better understand the broader food production system and farming in America. For more information, visit www.ocgp.org
Upcoming films: Food, Inc.: Thursday, May 19 Dirt! The Movie: Thursday, June 9 Food for Thought: The Great Park is presenting a thought-provoking film series about the origins of the food we eat. "Food for Thought" is presented as part of the Great Park's health and wellness initiative that includes the Farm & Food Lab, Gardening Workshops, Farmers Market and education programs.

Apr 21 Thursday 7-9pm, Anaheim: We will show the film "Inside Job" by Charles Ferguson. There have been plenty of books, articles, and movies about the 2007-08 financial meltdown and what led up to it, but if you're looking for a first rate all-in-one overview, it doesn't get much better than "Inside Job". Admission is free. All are welcome. Refreshments will be available.
UU Church in Anaheim, 511 S. Harbor Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92805 (Corner of Santa Ana St.) For info, call Ruth Shapin at (714)567-0188

new Apr 22 Friday 9:30am-2:30pm, Laguna Woods: Earth Day Fair at Laguna Woods Village The Earthworks Committee of Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods Village invites you to the Earth Day Fair in the Redwood Room of the Community Center, 24351 El Toro Road, 92653. Take part in saving the planet! Get information on environmental issues, water, renewable and safe energy sources, and recycling. Receive free giveaways from El Toro Water District, Broadband, and local supermarkets. Free raffle ticket for every attendee for prize of 2 tickets to Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach. Flyer: http://www.lagunawoodsvillage.com//images/lwlagunawoods/Concerned%20Citizens/Earth%20Day%20Flyer%202011.pdf Contact: Irv Snyder, twinbrud@comline.com or 949-583-9633. Laguna Woods Village is a gated community. For information regarding gate access, call 949-597-4443.

new Apr 22 Friday 6pm, Costa Mesa: Peaceful Foie Gras Rally Followed by Dinner at Hammamori Foie gras is produced by force-feeding ducks one third of their weight every day, until their livers swell to ten times their normal size. It's like feeding a person 50 or 60 pounds of pasta every day. Please join OCPA and Animal Protection & Rescue League (APRL) in a peaceful protest against foie gras-serving restaurant Marche Moderne in South Coast Plaza. We'll protest from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. After the protest, we'll have dinner at a restaurant in South Coast Plaza that has taken foie gras off its menu - Hammamori. We've attempted unsuccessfully to convince Marche Moderne's management to take foie gras off the menu, but they refuse to even talk to us. Now it's time to explain to their customers that foie gras is cruel, and those who support Marche Moderne support cruelty.
Marche Moderne, 3333 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 meetup.com/OCPAUSA/events/17236474

NEW Apr 23 Saturday 8:30am-9pm, Anaheim: The Council on American-Islamic Relations - Greater Los Angeles Area chapter invites you to attend "Transforming Our Communities: Leadership Conference 2011" Join our esteemed trainers in an all-day conference as they introduce the skills necessary to be an effective member or leader of your local community. Registration admits you to four hands-on training sessions of your choice, lunch, and a dinner banquet featuring keynote speaker, Linda Moreno, Esq.
700 West Convention Way Anaheim CA ca.cair.com/losangeles/event/leadership_2011

Apr 23 Saturday 7pm, Fountain Valley: No to Hate in OC - Protest Holocaust Denier David Irving at The Institute for Historical Review, 10605 Lawson River Avenue
David Irving is an active Holocaust denier, antisemite, and racist, who "associates with right-wing extremists who promote neo-Nazism".(see reference.) The Institute for Historical Review, which is hosting this event was formerly controlled by neo-nazi and anti-semite Willis Carto, of Liberty Lobby.
In 1996, a British court found that Irving was an , and that he had "for his own ideological reasons persistently and deliberately misrepresented and manipulated historical evidence." NO HATE IN OC! http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2000/apr/11/irving1
Please gather for a time of solidarity against hate! Contact: sharonktipton@gmail.com

new Apr 23 Saturday 8pm, Santa Ana: Santa Ana Film Festival, with Keynote Speaker Simon Sedillo and a shoring of Mano Vuelta Films' El Jardin Kojima. The film demonstrates San Jorocho music and how it is used in community organizing and conscience building. The movie is one example of how San Jorocho music and traditions are keeping communities strong in a time of limited opportunities. Plus Naui Huizilopchtli, indigenous rights activist, describes hate groups in Orange County

Apr 24 (Last Sunday) 5pm, Long Beach: Radical Cinema proudly presents: Out Of The Past: The Struggle For Gay and Lesbian Rights In America a film by Jeffrey Dupre
This informative and inspiring documentary alternates between exploring the historical struggle for gay rights in America from Puritan times to the present and the struggle to form the first Gay/Straight Alliance on a high school campus. Keli Peterson didn't know the battle that would come when she started the Gay Straight Alliance at her high school in Salt Lake City, Utah. In light of recent gay teen suicides, a gay/straight alliance may mean the difference between life and death for gay teens, who have a significantly higher rate of suicide than their heterosexual counterparts. Also includes footage of Barbara Gittings, a pioneer in the gay rights movement and commentary on Bayard Rustin, a pivotal figure in the Civil Rights Movement who was written out of history because he was gay. Running Time: 70 minutes
The Village Grind Coffeehouse (next door to Utopia Restaurant) 443 E. 1st Street (cross street Linden Ave.) Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 432-4033 Suggested Donation: $5.00 Radical Cinema: With Peace There Is Justice

new Apr 25 Monday 7pm, Santa Ana: Families to Amend California's Three Strikes. Should we spend billions to lock up shoplifters and drug users? Or should we provide quality education for all children, health care for everyone, care for elderly and disabled, jobs with a future.
Location: The Coffee Bean, 2264 East 17^th St., Santa Ana. For information call 714/553-6340 or email abigailbcarrillo@yahoo.com. facts1.net.

Apr 25 (4^th Monday) 7pm, Orange: Democratic Central Committee Meeting Carpenters' Union Hall, 1916 W. Chapman Ave.
For more information, please call the DPOC office at 714-835-5158.

Apr 25 Monday 7:30-9pm, Newport Beach: Community, dessert, coffee and conversation with PDA Join Healthcare NOT Warfare co-chair, Donna Smith, National Director, Tim Carpenter, Field Director, Conor Boylan and CA state coordinator, Dr Bill Honigman as they stop off in Orange County for a leg of their Healthcare Not Warfare roadshow through California. This is in anticipation of the upcoming State Democratic Convention in Sacramento. We will have an open discussion about organizing inside and outside the party, talk about PDA's plans in Sacramento and hear from you about organizing in Orange County.
Home of Steve Young, 2112 Windward, Newport Beach, CA

NEW Apr 26 Tuesday 3pm, Los Angeles: Military Families Speak Out - Procession Mourning 6000 Troops Killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. We will start gathering at 3pm in front of the plaza- La Plaza Park or La Placita- near the gazebo on Olvera Street in LA. (between Main, Cesar Chavez and Arcadia Sts.) We will begin by assembling 6 flag draped caskets, and then carry them to the gazebo area where we will hear from military families and veterans. At 4pm,our procession will begin and march around the block near Union Station to Nuestra Senora Reina de Los Angeles church (535 N. Main St.), where we have been invited to hold our service in front of the famous mural where we will place our candles and flowers. Please carpool or take the train to Union Station, one block away. We encourage carpooling. Parking at 426 N. Los Angeles Lot 4 will cost $8.00, but this is right next to where we will be assembling the caskets and might be most convenient. Some are parking at Union Station too. If you can help with other details, please email MFSO-OC@earthlink.net or garzagroup@pacbell.net.

new Apr 26 Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm, Orange: Who Profits & Who Pays If the City of Orange Sells Our Water Company? The Orange-owned water company has provided consistent service at low rates for many years. But, that is to change if city officials succeed in their plans to sell it off to for-profit investor.
Join Renee Maas of Food and Water Watch at a free seminar which looks at the growing problem of selling off public water companies to for-profit businesses. Doors open 6:45, program at 7 pm.
Teamsters Local 952 Hall, 140 S Marks Way The Teamsters are allowing use of the facility but are not sponsors.

Apr 26 Tuesday 7-9pm, Orange: Fish Out of Water Screening/Discussion Chapman University - Beckman Hall Room 206
"Fish out of Water" is a fresh take on an old issue. Using animation and interviews to analyze the seven Bible verses that are traditionally used to condemn the LGBT community, this documentary shows how the Bible is often misinterpreted and misquoted. We are bringing together the local college GSAs and young adult groups to learn about the misinformation surrounding the Bible and the LGBT community. There will be a short discussion after the screening as well as resources for more information. And, like any gathering where college students are present, free food. Presented by Orange County Equality Coalition Interfaith Committee - ocequality.org For more info on the film check out http://fishoutofwaterfilm.com/

Apr 26 Tuesday 7-9pm, Anaheim: OC Peace Coalition General Meeting Anaheim Unitarian Church 511 South Harbor Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92805
WHO: All interested people are invited, especially anyone who might represent one of our member organizations. We're likely to be planning for tabling, future actions, or whatever business people want to bring up (excluding any specific support of candidates or political parties). Please bring your ideas, and be ready to step up and participate. web site: ocpeace.org
[Nadia Hassan (Villa Park Peace Coalition) will be unable to attend as she will be speaking at the Villa Park City Council Meeting (we will try to invite her to a future meeting) youtube.com/watch?v=ZKeTFP8KmuU]

NEW Apr 27 Wednesday 6:30pm, Newport Beach (new location): OC For Darfur (We are changing the night of the week we meet to Wednesdays, and also changing the location.)
Living Ubuntu office, 1151 Dove Street, Suite 210 Newport Beach, CA 92660
We will discuss: * Update on what's going on in Sudan, Congo and Burma. * Where we have been, where we go from here. * How is working on this campaign and facing horror (genocide) impacting us? * Planning for events in the summer. We hope you will join us. Barbara & Anshul Orange County for Darfur, a project of Living Ubuntu ocfordarfur.org

Apr 27 Wednesday 6:30-8pm, Irvine: Progressive Summit Planning Meeting It's about time for us to all come together to begin planning this years progressive summit! Last year was a HUGE success thanks to all of your involvement so I sincerely hope that each and every one of you will participate again this year Contact Daniel Shad danielshad@ocequality.com

Apr 27 Wednesday 7pm, Fountain Valley: Democratic Club of West OC Green Valley Adult Recreation Clubhouse, 17250 Los Jardines West, Fountain Valley Doors open at 6:30, Meeting at 7 PM
Associate Director Ray Hiemstra will be giving a presentation covering all of the aspects of Orange County Coastkeeper's work dcwoc.org

[update] Apr 27 Wednesday 7pm, Tustin: Movie Screening of "The Acid Test"
Produced by NRDC, "Acid Test" was made to raise awareness about the largely unknown problem of ocean acidification, which poses a fundamental challenge to life in the seas and the health of the entire planet. Like global warming, ocean acidification stems from the increase of carbon dioxide in the earth's atmosphere since the start of the Industrial Revolution. Leading scientific experts on the problem, many of whom appear in the film, believe that it's possible to cut back on global warming pollution, improve the overall health and durability of our oceans, and prevent serious harm to our world, but only if action is taken quickly and decisively. (Bullied has been switched to May 25)
Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1201 Irvine Blvd., Tustin, CA 92780

NEW Apr 28 Thursday TBD, Huntington Beach: "Flyering" Outreach in Huntington Beach by OC Recruitment Awareness Project The Orange County Recruitment Awareness Project is in urgent need of new volunteers to assist with its mission of educating and informing students, parents, teachers, and administrators about the true requirements of young people enlisting in military service. The next early morning flyer distribution event, in the Huntington Beach School District, will take place on campus April 28. Another is planned for late May. Details about where and when to meet will be provided to volunteers before the events. OC-RAP is a locally based, direct action, non-violent group of adults and students whose work in intended to counter the military's aggressive efforts to recruit from low-income and minority families. The group provides information allowing potential enlistees to make educated choices about life decisions such as military service, education, and job training. The Project has distributed informational flyers to students in OC high schools and colleges since 2005, and participates in campus career and college fairs. More info: www.oc-rap.org Contact: Al White at 949-492-0571.
Other organizations working on counter-recruitment with websites that can tell you more: American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) Project on Youth and Militarism, http:// www.afsc.org/Youth&Militarism/ Coalition Against Militarism in Our Schools (CAMS) (Los Angeles Based), http:// www.militaryfreeschools.org/ Committee Opposed to Militarism and the Draft (COMD), http://www.comdsd.org/ Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW), http://www.ivaw.org National Network Opposing the Militarism of Youth (NNOMY), http://www.nnomy.org/ Project on Youth and Nonmilitary Opportunities (Project YANO) (San Diego Based), http://www.projectyano.org/

New April 28 Thursday 6pm, San Juan Capistrano: Nuclear Regulatory Commission Open Meeting on San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station's Safety Performance. Are you concerned about our Local aging nuclear power plant's safety in the event of an earthquake or a tsunami? Can it withstand a 7.0+ earthquake or tsunami? Meet at 5pm. Bring your signs and questions about San Onofre.
Capistrano Unified School District Board Room, 33122 Valle Road, San Juan Capistrano.

Apr 28 Thursday 6-8:30pm, Tustin: OC Green Drinks OC Wine Mart & Wine Tasting Bar, 2272 Michelson Drive, Tustin
OC Green Drinks events are casual and agenda-free; they're just a great forum in which Orange County's growing demographic of eco-conscious professionals can have a drink, spark up a 'green' conversation and not be met with a blank look. ocgreendrinks.org

NEW Apr 29 Friday 3-5pm, Mission Viejo: Town Hall Forum to Discuss Important Health Issues, hosted by Mimi Walters, 33^rd Senate District, Diane Harkey, 73^rd Assembly Dist. and Jeff Miller, 71^st Assembly Dist. and the Alzheimer's Association. Discussion will include importance of risk reduction, warning signs of dementia, impacts of Alzheimer's and related dementia on our communities, resources and current research. Rsvp to elysia.chin@alz.org or 949/955-9000.
Mission Viejo Country Club, 26200 Country Club Drive, Mission Viejo, CA 92691.

Apr 29-30 Friday-Saturday Garden Grove: Ninth Annual International Al-Awda Convention Embassy Suite Hotel Anaheim South, 11767 Harbor Boulevard, Garden Grove, CA 92840 al-awda.org/convention9/reserve.html

Apr 29-May 1 Friday 10am-Sunday 2pm, Sacramento: California Democratic Party State Convention Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J Street, Sacramento, California 95814 cademconvention.com

Apr 30 Saturday 7-8:30am, Sacramento: Region 18 Convention Breakfast, Hosted by Steve Young Sheraton Grand Sacramento
Join Region 18 Director Steve Young for a convention breakfast at the Sheraton Grand Sacramento. Come for the free food, a great guest speaker (Hopefully! We're working on it.), and a chance to connect with all of your region 18 friends! R.S.V.P. REQUIRED via email, to region18democrats@gmail.com, by March 31st. Region 18 is made up of the 67th, 68th, 69th, 70th, and 71st Assembly Districts

Apr 30 Saturday 9am-1pm, Brea: ERF Randolph-Brea Creek Cleanup and Restoration 475 South State College Blvd. Brea, CA.
www.earthresource.org Volunteers needed, RSVP appreciated. For more information: info@earthresource.org.

Apr 30 Saturday noon-4:30pm, Tustin: Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream Symposium Common Ground, 14051 Newport Ave. H Tustin, CA Doors open at 11 am
The Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream Symposium is an interactive transformational workshop that will inspire us to play a role in creating a new future: an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling, and socially just human presence on this planet. The Symposium is supporting the shift in humanity, from a dream rooted in consumption and competition, to one of sustainability and mutuality. awakeningthedreamer.org

NEW Apr 30 Saturday 2-4:30pm, Santa Ana: OC Equality Coalition Storytellers Workshop Church of the Foothills, 19211 Dodge Ave,
Everyone has a story! Come develop your story with OCEC Storytellers. Named OC Weekly's "Best Answer to Bigotry" the OCEC Storytellers use personal narratives to raise awareness about the experiences of LGBT people. By putting a human face to the LGBT community, Storytellers create positive change in their community. Learn how to effectively tell your story with the OCEC Storytellers. At this workshop you will develop your personal experiences into a powerful personal narrative.

Apr 30 Saturday 6:15-9:30pm, Newport Beach: LUNAFEST Film Festival of Newport Harbor. Co-hosted by the Zonta and Soroptimist Clubs of Newport Harbor Area. (10) short films shown in 90 minutes. Venue: St Mark Presbyterian Auditorium, Newport Beach. Tickets $35 for regular ticket or $50 for Platinum ticket. All ticket holders: Cash bar and appetizers before films. Platinum ticket holders: Champagne and Dessert with Producers and Directors after films. More info: www.ZontaNewportHarbor.org. Sponsorships available email: efbrewer@gmail.com Proceeds fund charitable organizations.

May 1 Sunday 6-10am, Anaheim: AIDS Walk Orange County will be held at the Disneyland Resort, Anaheim, CA aidswalkorangecounty.com

New May 1 Sunday 10:30am/noon/1pm, Santa Ana: May Day Marches 10:30 am Trader Joe's in Santa Ana (Bristol & MacArthur) Action in solidarity with Florida farmworkers Shuttles available back to your car after May Day Rally and March
From the Plaza of the Flags at noon,
From Sasscer park (Ross & 5^th) at 1pm,
the marches will meet on 4th street between Broadway and Ross, where organizations will have tables presenting their issues. Contact Carlos carlos_iran1@hotmail.com if your organization wants to table

New May 1 Sunday 4pm, Orange: Interfaith Mothers Celebration Dinner First Presbyterian Church, 191 N Orange St., Orange 92866.
Join co-sponsors, the Interfaith Peace Ministry and the Newport Mesa Irvine Interfaith Council, for a special celebration. Please invite a family of a different faith to come with you! A free dinner will be served. RSVP by April 24 to Seema Ali 949-205-9410, Khalil Dewji 714-309-7979, or Rev. Denis Short 949-719-1730. info: nmiinterfaith.org

NEW May 3 Tuesday 7pm, Garden Grove: Come join the North Orange County MoveOn Council at our meeting to plan our May action- the battle for Social Security and Medicare! Our meeting will be at 9472 Central Av, Garden Grove, CA 92844 We will be planning an aggressive action to push back against the Fox News smears, the Koch Bros, disinformation and lies.

May 4 Wednesday 2pm, Irvine: His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama returns to UC Irvine to engage students and the community about compassion and global leadership. The world-renowned leader and Nobel Laureate Tenzin Gyatso describes himself as a simple Buddhist monk. He will talk on the role of ethical leadership, personal responsibility, and the opportunities for fostering global leadership qualities in our community. BREN EVENTS CENTER UC IRVINE CAMPUS http://livingpeace.uci.edu

New May 4 (1^st Wednesday) 7:15-9:15pm, Costa Mesa: Democracy for America-Orange County presents Trent Lange, California Clean Money Campaign, and Nick Berardino, Orange County Employees Association. Meeting starts at 7:15, with social time starting at 6:30. Admission is free. Location is Karl Strauss Brewery, 901 South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa (see map at http://metropointe.com). Collection: Non-perishable food items for Second Harvest Food Bank, especially in need of canned soup, tuna, pasta, peanut butter. Please bring items to meeting! For more information email sckopicki@gmail.com or visit dfa-oc.org.

NEW May May 5, Thursday, 7:30pm, Laguna Beach: Justice Outreach and You benefit: Mimi Blais, the "The New Queen of Ragtime", from Montreal, Quebec, Canada, will perform her only current Southern California concert of the year at Neighborhood Congregational Church on Thursday, May 5th at 7:30 PM. This concert is in memory of Jeff Stone, a long-time lover and supporter of ragtime music and former DJ of The Ragtime Show on KSBR Radio. Ms. Blais is an internationally known and respected ragtime and classical pianist. Joplin and Mozart with a little Victor Borge mixed in for your entertainment pleasure. This once-in-a-lifetime, not-to-be-missed event is a benefit for JOY Ministry (Justice Outreach and You). Tickets are available for a suggested donation of $20 with pre-reservation, payable at the door. Call or email Sally Barron (497-2343, sb2099@mac.com) or Karen Stone (951-5852, karsto41@aol.com). Without pre-reservation, a $25 suggested donation is requested. 16 and under: $10 suggested donation. The church is located at 340 St. Ann's Dr., Laguna Beach CA 92651.

[Update] May 6 (1^st Friday) 6:30-9pm, Orange: Moving Pictures: Friday Night Film Series "From the Heart of the World"
This poignant film carries a strong warning from a remote South American tribe that cautions us, the "younger brothers", to give up our self-destructive ways and honor the planet before it is too late. After four centuries of seclusion, the Kogi - considered to be the last surviving pre-Colombian civilization - asked filmmaker Alan Ereira to visit their homeland in the Sierra Nevada mountains of northern Colombia and carry back their message to the rest of us. 2010, 111 Min http://www.linktv.org/globalspirit/Kogi
6:30-7:00 P.M. Gathering & Refreshments 7:00-9:00 P.M. Film & Discussion discussion will be lead by Sister Pat Hanson, CSJ and Sister Denise Collins, CSJ
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange present films that raise awareness and encourage conversation about the dynamic, ever-changing, systemic and critical needs of our world.
St. Joseph Center, Mother Louis Room, 480 South Batavia St, Orange 92868. http://www.sistersofstjosephorange.org/OUR_MINISTRIES/justice/film-series.php 6:30-7:00 P.M.: Gathering & Refreshments 7:00-9:00 P.M.: Film & Discussion RSVP: (714) 633-8121 Ext. 7716 Justice@csjorange.org

NEW May 6 Friday 6:30pm, Anaheim: Potluck for Progressives: Dr. Robert Bowman Presents "End of Empire" with a new constitutional foreign policy in the wake of Mideast uprisings. His agenda for America includes a government that (1) follows the Constitution, (2) honors the truth, and (3) serves the people. See Bill Strahan for details.

May 7/8 Saturday/Sunday 10am-3pm, Costa Mesa: Earth Resource Foundation Ice Cream Fundraiser Bob's Old Fashioned Ice Cream at the OC Marketplace, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa CA. www.earthresource.org Volunteers needed, RSVP appreciated. For more information: info@earthresource.org

May 7 Saturday 10:30am-5:30pm, Aliso Viejo: Soka University's 10th Annual International Festival 1 University Drive Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 soka.edu/news_events/International-Festival

NEW May 7 Saturday 11am-12:30pm, Laguna Woods: JOIN US FOR PEACE! Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods Village's Steering Committee voted to restart the People for Peace ad hoc committee. Monthly demonstrations for peace will take place on the first Saturday of every month, starting May 7 from 11 AM to 12:30 PM at the corner of El Toro & Valencia. Please call or email Margaret Pearlman margaretpearlma@yahoo.com for more information

NEW May 8 Sunday 1-3pm, Orange: CODEPINK OC 6^th Annual Mother's Day Vigil for Peace From the bosom of a devastated Earth a voice goes up with our own. It says: "Disarm! Disarm!" The original meaning of the very first Mother's Day in 1870 was pro-peace. And so we will be holding our 6th annual "Mother's Day for Peace" vigil at the Orange Circle I am attaching the flyer to this event for you here. Our vigil will be held in solidarity with many other Mother's Day actions for peace.
"We, the women of one country, Will be too tender of those of another country To allow our sons to be trained to injure theirs."
~ Julia Ward Howe, Mother's Day Proclamation, 1870

May 8 (2^nd Sunday) 5:30pm, Santa Ana: PCU "CONSCIENTIOUS PROJECTOR" FILM SERIES: "Budrus" A Palestinian organizer unites Fatah and Hamaz members with Israelis to save his village, Budrus.
St. Anselm of Canterbury Episcopal Church 13091 Galway Street Garden Grove, CA 92844

New May 10 Tuesday 6:30pm: Democratic Foundation Of Orange County dinner with Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom Address provided upon RSVP To RSVP, please contact Henry at (714) 979-4436 or via email at info@dfoc.com.

NEW May 10 Tuesday 7pm, Laguna Woods: Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods Village: Mark LeVine, history professor at UCI. will speak on "Youth and the Revolution in the Middle East" He will have just gotten back from the region on a fact-finding mission where he has lived period ally and he speaks several languages including Arabic.
Clubhouse 3 Auditorium, Click here for flyer and gate access form

NEW May 11 Wednesday 7pm, Laguna Woods: Laguna Woods Democratic Club: "Muslims in America: An Historical Outlook, Current Affairs and Issues" Special Guest Sheikh YAssir Fazaga religious director Orange County Islamic Foundation
Clubhouse 3, Dining Room 2 7:00 p.m. (Voter Registration in Lobby at 6:30 p.m.) For more information, call Sue Dearing at 855-6965.

New May 11 Wednesday 7pm, Huntington Beach: The 67thADA (Area Democratic Alliance) will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 11 at the IAMU Hall, 5402 Bolsa Avenue, Huntington Beach. The meeting begins at 7. The Alliance will be finalizing preparations for the 10th Annual Flag Day to be held on June 11, 2011 at the Teamster's Hall in Orange. The final design for the Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade will be open for discussed. The parade application is due on May 20. We welcome your ideas. http://www.67thada.com

May 12 Thursday 7-9pm, Aliso Viejo: Community Cinema at Soka University - Two Spirits Pauling Hall 216, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Two Spirits, a documentary film by Lydia Nibley Fred Martinez, portrays the story of one of the youngest hate-crime victims in modern history who was brutally murdered at 16. Two Spirits explores the life and death of a boy who was also a girl, and the essentially spiritual nature of gender. soka.edu/news_events/events/2011/05/Community-Cinema-at-Soka-University---Two-Spirits.aspx

NEW May 13 Friday 8pm-midnight, Santa Ana: WE LOVE YOU. LET'S PARTY! - A benefit for Team Courage O.C. Private Residence, 2111 Freeman Street,
Please join us for our big annual fundraiser! - And bring your bathing suits! (There's a pool and jacuzzi) Cost: $5 Raffle tickets: $1 each or 6 tickets for $5 Raffle prizes provided by: Spanky's Adult Emporium, Skin So Sweet, Starbucks, Claimjumper, and more!!!! Live DJ set by: Bad Santa We will have kegs and a bar...you can also BYOB =) Special Guest: OC NORML For more information or if you would like to table for free at our event please contact: Nicole Nelson - 760.403.5354 or nicolemarie_nelson@yahoo.com SPONSORED BY: Spanky's Adult Emporium in Santa Ana - spankysonline.com and Skin So Sweet in Huntington Beach - skinsosweet.com

NEW May 14 (2^nd Saturday) 10am-noon, Irvine: OC Peace Coalition General Meeting
WHERE: The new Friends meeting house is at 2091 Business Center Dr, Suite 100, Irvine 92612 Exit at MacArthur off of 405 and go towards OC Airport Turn Left at MacArthur and go to Michelson Turn Left at Michelson and go to the very next street (?) Turn Left at that next street that starts with a "D" and go to Business Center Drive Turn Right on Business Center Drive and go about 1/4 mile 2091 is on Left Hand side Go around to the back side of the building to where the handicap parking is. Suite 100 is off of the inside courtyard, in the center of the office complex.
WHO: Anyone interested in educating, organizing and changing US foreign policies promoting illegal invasions and occupations, as well as stopping the militarization of the U.S. (High School Military Recruitment, the brutal treatment of undocumented workers, and the criminalization of youth, especially those of color). We do not support any specific party but do support anyone who is working for Peace and Justice. Breakfast and Coffee provided! Bring your ideas and enthusiasm! ocpeace.org

New May 14 Saturday 4:30pm, Irvine: A FREE Peace in Motion Movie Screening: Peace one Day Center for Living Peace, 4139 Campus Drive, Irvine, CA 92612, 949-854-5500
May 14th is the Center for Living Peace's 1st Birthday! Bring your family and friends for a full day of FREE classes, including a free screening of Peace One Day! This documentary tells the story of Jeremy Gilley's efforts to create an annual day of global ceasefire and institutionalize a universal "Peace Day"

May 14 Saturday 5:30pm, Garden Grove: Interfaith Unity Banquet Garden Grove Community Center 11300 Stanford Avenue Garden Grove, CA 92840
The keynote speaker will be Dr. Najeeba Syeed-Miller from Claremont School of Theology. In our efforts to create community where dialogue and respect coexist, we have asked Dr. Najeeba Syeed-Miller to come and speak to us on "The Hope of Interfaith Relations". We are anxious to rekindle relations with those who attended past Interfaith banquets. Please pass this message along to friends and coworkers. Hope to hear from you soon. If you are interested in coming tickets are $25. Part of the proceeds will aid the Japanese earthquake Tsunami victims. Checks should be made out to Interfaith Council and sent to Ann Nguyen, 11912 Gary Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840.

New May 15 Sunday 8am, Huntington Beach/Seal Beach: Los Cerritos Wetlands Walk (1.5 miles). Learn about the victory of saving 100 acres. Meet at Gum Grove Park, Avalon near Catalina St, Seal Beach (dogs on leash ok). Led by Conservation Chair of El Dorado Audubon and past president of Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust, Mary Parsell, and sponsored by the Democratic Club of West Orange County. Visit dcwoc.org for details, or email westocdems@yahoo.com

May 15 Sunday 9am-10pm, Irvine: 2^nd Annual Orange County Freethought Alliance Conference "The Hazards of Living in a Religious World" Orange County Airport Hilton FreethoughtAlliance.org

New May 17 Tuesday 7:30pm, Irvine: Cousins Club of Orange County P.O. BOX 5891, ORANGE CA 92863-5891, cousinscluboc.org
Dr. Brice Harris and Tony Litwinko, who have just returned from the Middle East, will present a program entitled "Israeli and the Occupied Territory: Observations from the Golan to the Negev". They will discuss the plight of indigenous people in these regions. Dr. Harris will also show pictures of the Hope Flowers School which he visited during his trip. Dr. Harris is a retired professor of Middle East History and Politics. Tony Litwinko has been active in Middle East issues since retiring in 2006. Discussion will follow. Please join us. We meet at the Irvine Ranch Water District Offices, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave., between the 5 freeway and the 405. Get off the 5 freeway at Sand Canyon and go south to Waterworks Drive. Or exit the 405 freeway at Sand Canyon and go north to Waterworks Drive.

May 18 Wednesday noon-2pm, Yorba Linda: The OC Interfaith Coalition for the Environment is is holding their 2^nd annual Faith Leaders luncheon on May 18th at the Shinnyo-En Buddhist Temple in Yorba Linda. The Rev. Sally Bingham of Interfaith Power and Light, the featured speaker, will be providing ideas on how to lessen the environmental "footprint" of your congregation. There will be examples of up to 30% reductions in energy demands and attendant costs. Congregations who have taken steps to "green" their campuses or provide education on the moral imperative to care for the earth.will be recognized.and Sama Wareh, from the Muslim community will perform an original poem set to music.
If you think your Rabbi, Imam, Pastor or other faith leader would be interested in attending this event, please contact Margaret Henke at 714-731-6775 or marghenke@cox.net . Faith leaders are encouraged to bring a lay person who is active in social concerns or outreach with them to the event. There is no set charge, but a donation of $10.00 to OCICE is suggested.

new May 18 Wednesday 7pm, Irvine: The Greening of Cars with Linda Nicholes, founder and past president of Plug in America (pluginamerica.org) where she serves on the board. Linda has been driving solar-powered, all electric cars for more than 10 years and was the first residential solar installer in the city of Anaheim in 2000. Free and open to the public. Men are cordially invited. Recorded info at 714/590-7804. Location: Irvine Ranch Water District Duck Club, 5 Riparian View, Irvine. Note: Enter off Campus Drive - not Michelson. womenfororangecounty.org or womenforoc@aol.com.

May 20 Friday 7-9pm, Santa Ana: Harvey Milk Celebration--Free Event--SAVE THE DATE Let's celebrate Harvey Milk's Birthday!! In the most diverse, welcoming and affirming city in Orange County! Join us and enjoy: The OCEC Storytellers Performers DJ Dancing Harvey's Birthday Cake!
French Plaza, Intersection of French and 4th Street Santa Ana, CA

May 21 Saturday 8:30am-noon, Orange: National Womens Political Caucus - OC PRESENTS A WORKSHOP ON HOW TO GET APPOINTED TO PUBLIC BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Teamster's Local 952 Hall, 140 South Marks Way, Orange CA 92868 RSVP Joana Barcelona (Joana_yb@yahoo.com) nwpcca.org/local-caucuses/southern-california/orange-county

May 21 Saturday 2pm, Irvine: Flicks for Thought "8: The Mormon Proposition" Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. (at Waterworks) in Irvine For more information: au-oc.org or email: orangecountyau@yahoo.com Fax: 714-515-4248 Call: 714-299-4551

new May 25 Wednesday 5:30pm, Buena Park: UFCW's Original Play "Speaking Up!" Honors Women Making a Difference in Orange County Join UFCW Local 324 in honoring local women as well as women in history. This original production of "Speaking Up!" will star local women labor leaders and activists. Location: 8530 Stanton Ave., Buena Park 90620. Free admission. Doors open 5:30pm. Deadline to nominate women for awards is May 11. For questions or to RSVP, contact: priscilla@oclabor.org or call the Orange Co. Labor Federation at 714-385-1534. http://www.oclabor.org/index.php?option=com_eventlist&view=details&id=41:speaking-up&Itemid=97

New May 25 Wednesday 7pm, Irvine: Consider the Rise of Disaster Capitalism (Naomi Klein's The Shock Doctrine) Panera Bread, 3988 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92604
A Not-So Hardcore, Deep and Funny Bookish (Not Book) Club meetup.com/bookclub-794/events/17341219

[update] May 25 Wednesday 7-9pm, Tustin: Movie Screening of "Bullied: A Student, A School, and a Case that Made History"
Bullied is a documentary film that chronicles one student's ordeal at the hands of anti-gay bullies and offers an inspiring message of hope to those fighting harassment today. Bullied is intended to help all students understand the terrible toll bullying can take on its victims, and to encourage students to stand up for their classmates who are being harassed. (Acid Test has been switched to Apr 27)
Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1201 Irvine Blvd., Tustin, CA 92780

Jun 3 (1^st Friday) 6:30pm, Orange: Moving Pictures: Friday Night Film Series "ON THE FRONT LINE: 3 GENERATIONS OF SOLDIERS' VOICES"
A live presentation by four actors of the stories of Southern California combat veterans from World War 2 through the Iraq War. The 40 minute performance will be followed by a panel discussion with members of the team that wrote, acted and consulted on the project.
St. Joseph Center, Mother Louis Room, 480 South Batavia St, Orange 92868. http://www.sistersofstjosephorange.org/OUR_MINISTRIES/justice/film-series.php 6:30-7:00 P.M.: Gathering & Refreshments 7:00-9:00 P.M.: Film & Discussion RSVP: (714) 633-8121 Ext. 7716 Justice@csjorange.org

NEW Jun 4 Saturday 10:30am-3pm, Long Beach: UUSC annual Human Rights Forum: Human Slavery and Trafficking in Our Back Yard Unitarian Universalist Church of Long Beach, 5450 East Atherton Street, Long Beach, CA 90815, (562) 597-8445
The LA Metro Task Force is a coalition of 25 federal and local law enforcement and prosecution agencies and social service providers that work together to identify and aid trafficking victims. Program Manager Kimberly Agbonkpollor will speak about the task force's accomplishments and will provide tips for identifying victims of human trafficking. Accompanying her will be Vanessa Lanza from the Coalition Against Slavery & Trafficking (CAST). Also speaking will be Sherri Harris, Director of NETS - OC, Network Emergency Trafficking Services for the Salvation Army. A panel discussion will be followed by a group Q & A session.
Includes morning snacks and full lunch ($15 if paid and registered, $20 at door) RSVP by June 1 to Ruth Shapin, ruth@shapin.org Write check payable to UUSC and send to Ruth Shapin, 2000 E. 4th St., Ste. 120, Santa Ana 92705

NEW Jun 10 Friday 6:30-9:30pm, Anaheim: Potluck at 6:30 p.m., featured program at 7:15 p.m Potluck for Progressives: California Against Slavery (CAS), a non-profit, non-partisan human rights organization that focuses on human trafficking legislation. CAS's goal is to pass a ballot initiative in 2012 to strengthen state laws in protecting victims and prosecuting the crime of human trafficking in California.
UU Church in Anaheim, 511 S. Harbor Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92805 (Corner of Santa Ana St.) For info, call Ruth Shapin at (714)567-0188

Jun 10 Friday 7pm, Anaheim: Orange County Labor Federation Annual Solidarity Leadership Awards Dinner Where Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim 92802
What Orange County Labor Federation's 11th Annual Solidarity Leadership Awards Dinner
Save the Date! The 2011 Solidarity Leadership Awards dinner will honor these recipients: James P. Hoffa, Teamsters General President (Lifetime Achievement Award); Glen J. Nolte, United Association Plumbers Local 582 Business Manager (Cesar Chavez Leadership Award); United Nurses Association of California (Organizing Union Award); Sandra LeMoine Ramirez, National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 1100 (Delegate of the Year); John Chiang, California State Controller (Phillip Burton Award); and PSAV Presentation Services (Model Corporate Partner Award). To RSVP, or for information regarding event sponsorships, ads, and tickets, call 714-385-1534. http://beta.oclabor.org/index.php?option=com_eventlist&view=details&id=40:save-the-date&Itemid=97

New Jun 11 Saturday 4pm-11pm, Silverado: 7th Annual O.C. Tree Hugger's Ball And "GO GREEN" Expo The Canyon Land Conservation Fund, a local non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting the few remaining wild lands of the Santa Ana Mountains, is hosting The OC Tree Hugger's Ball and "Go Green" Expo on June 11th, 2011 near the proposed Blackstar Wilderness Park in Silverado Canyon. The festive event will include an environmental expo, local art show, silent auction, guest speakers, live music and dancing. BBQ or Vegetarian dinner can be purchased at the event. Guests will be entertained with music of Appalachia & Bluegrass by Lilies of the West and "DNA", rock n roll blues and a special appearance by a local well known Grateful Dead cover band. Tickets for this amazing event are on sale via Paypal at. canyonland.org Tickets are also available by calling the Canyon Land Conservation Fund at (714) 649-2820.

Jun 12 (2^nd Sunday) 5:30pm, Santa Ana: PCU "CONSCIENTIOUS PROJECTOR" FILM SERIES: "Addicted to Plastic" Where does all the plastic go? A expose of the proliferation and environmentally dire legacy of plastics
First Christian Church of Orange, 1130 E. Walnut Avenue, Orange, CA 92867

Jun 15 Wednesday 7-9pm, Tustin: Movie Screening of "9500 Liberty"
Prince William County, Virginia becomes ground zero in America's explosive battle over immigration policy when elected officials adopt a law requiring police officers to question anyone they have "probable cause" to suspect is an undocumented immigrant. 9500 Liberty reveals the startling vulnerability of a local government, targeted by national anti-immigration networks using the Internet to frighten and intimidate lawmakers and citizens. Alarmed by a climate of fear and racial division, residents form a resistance using YouTube videos and virtual town halls, setting up a real-life showdown in the seat of county government.
Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1201 Irvine Blvd., Tustin, CA 92780

Jun 18 Saturday 2pm, Irvine: AU-OC: Rabbi Larry Seidman "The Rational Rabbi" Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. (at Waterworks) in Irvine For more information: au-oc.org or email: orangecountyau@yahoo.com Fax: 714-515-4248 Call: 714-299-4551

Fridays, 5-8pm, Irvine: Iranian Candlelight Vigil Jamboree & Barranca Protest and Candle Vigil in solidarity with the people in Iran
"Thank you for joining us tonight. We will be protesting on Fridays only from 5-7pm on Jamboree & Barranca in Irvine, CA. We ask for a large turnout because we are asking American media to attend as well. For any other events that may occur in Iran please look on our page for updated info. because we will protest on those important days as well. See you Fridays.....Free Iran....."

Mondays, 7:30am, Laguna Hills: Neighborhood Democratic Discussion Group at Starbucks Coffee, 25630 Alicia Parkway, across from Laguna Hills High School.

Mondays, 6pm, Irvine: Worker-Student Alliance (WSA) UC Irvine, in SSL 105. wsauci.blogspot.com

Tuesdays, 4-5pm, Tustin: Stand in Peace Tustin Common Ground (embracehumanity.com) is a spiritual community in the City of Tustin. Each Tuesday afternoon from 4 to 5 PM, several members come together at the intersection of Prospect Ave and Irvine Blvd (northwest corner) to hold signs that read "Imagine Peace". Carol Marshall 714-961-5439 camarshall7@sbcglobal.net meetup.com/common-ground-spiritual-center/calendar/vvbknypcbhc

2nd & 4th Tuesdays 6:30 PM, Fullerton: Drinking Liberally (drinkingliberally.org) Drinking Liberally meets at Table Ten in Fullerton, 124 W. Commonwealth Ave. in the SoCo District (Harbor/Commonwealth). We begin around 6:30pm. Our location is just one block from the Fullerton Transportation Center so you can take the bus or the train. We are on the patio in warm weather or front bar in cold weather. $6.00 burgers every Tuesday and a few specials just for us. It is time to rouse the North! Contact: orangecounty@drinkingliberally.org or (714) 955-7765

Tuesdays, 7pm, Santa Ana: Junta de Voluntarios/Volunteer Meeting El Centro Cultural De Mexico 310 W. 5th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 el-centro.org

[time change] Tuesdays, 5-6 PM, Irvine: UC Irvine Young Democrats meeting, in SST 122 (on the first floor of Social Science Tower across from Social Science Lab). Still the same time from 6pm-7pm! I understand that many of you will miss Humanities Hall, but our new location will offer even more greater things... our very own restrooms, vending machines, convenient access to Middle Earth, Social Science Parking Structure, the Student Center, and many many more!

Tuesdays, 7pm, Irvine: Irvine Queers. 106 Gateway Commons Irvine, CA 92697 UCI Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Resource Center located between Gateway Commons and the Cross-Cultural Center. spirit.dos.uci.edu/irvineq

Wednesdays, 7:30 am, Anaheim: Los Amigos of Orange County, a progressive networking group, meets at Jagerhaus Restaurant, 2525 East Ball Road.. Contact: guevarasart@yahoo.com or (949) 636-2750

(3^rd Wednesdays), 7:30 am, Orange: CARA Action Team, @ Teamster Local #952, 140 S. Marks Way, Orange Karen Connor, 626-915-4044

[Suspended] Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30pm, Laguna Hills Women in Black of Laguna Woods The local chapter of Women in Black has suspended their vigil, Check 588-9367 for more info. Local email wiblagunawoods@yahoo.com; International website: Womeninblack.org . Local call: 949-588-9367

(1^st ~~& 3^rd~~ Wednesdays), 5:30-7 pm, Orange: Iraq war protest, sponsored by OC Code Pink (codepinkoc.org) at the Traffic Circle in Old Towne Orange. Bring an anti-war sign and wear pink or black! Contact: Kathy@codepinkoc.org.
beginning Wednesday Jan. 5, 2011 our peace vigils will be held only on the first Wednesday of each month. Please make an effort to come join us at the Circle once a month for peace.

(Last Wednesday), 5-6:30pm, Seal Beach: SENIOR PATRIOTS AGAINST THE WAR INVITES YOU TO JOIN A DEMONSTRATION FOR PEACE THE LAST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 5 TO 6:30PM IN FRONT OF THE LARGE WORLD GLOBE LEISURE WORLD, SEAL BEACH Seal Beach Blvd. at Golden Rain Rd. Between 405 Freeway and Westminster Parking in local shopping center, corner Seal Beach Blvd. & Westminster SIGNS AND BANNERS PROVIDED Call 562-430-7509 or 562-430-1047 for information

[Canceled] (2^nd Wednesdays), 6:30pm, San Clemente: Drinking Liberally (drinkingliberally.org). meets at Sunsets Bar & Grill in Capistrano Beach, 34700 Pacific Coast Hwy. Contact: SCDrinkingLiberally@gmail.com or (949) 682-5291.

Odd Wednesdays (starting week 1), 7pm, Irvine: Transgender Alliance Group To Educate And Motivate (TAG TEAM) This will be an open space for allies and members of the transgender, gender variant, and gender non-conforming community to spread awareness and create an open space to plan actions for change on our campus. If you are interested, please join us Location: LGBTRC (Student Center South G302) If you would like more information, feel free to contact Sophie Punkar spunkar@uci.edu\ Amanda Woo awoo@uci.edu

Wednesdays, 7-8:30 pm, Costa Mesa: Living The Questions: Join the Journey as we explore how Christianity lives today in the 21st century! Each class will include viewing a portion of the video series followed by a time for discussion. This is a study exploring beyond the traditions of rote theologies. Attendance at each class is not required as participants can always "step-in" or "step-out" whenever their own personal schedules permits. We hope you can join us! For more information please contact: (714)545-4610 or livingthequestions.com 2525 Fairview Rd, Costa Mesa, CA (714) 545-4610 ocfairviewchurch.org

(1^st & 3^rd Thursdays), 6:30-8:30 PM, Irvine: pints and politics are suspended momentarily while we look for a new location. destiny@club48democrats.com

(1^st Thursdays), 7-10PM, Irvine: Organizing for America (OFA) is President Obama's Grassroots Field Team (my.barackobama.com) Join local activists and supporters in the Irvine area for our monthly meeting to discuss how we can help promote the President's agenda, empower people in our community to engage in the Democratic process, and bring about the change we need. Our monthly meetings are held at the Irvine Duck Club located at 5 Riparian View, Irvine, 92612.

1^st Thursdays 7-9 PM, Whittier: Whittier Area Peace & Justice Coalition Movie Night
St. Matthias Episcopal Church - Chase Room, 7056 Washington Avenue, Whittier, CA 90602
1st Thurs-Movie night; 2nd Thurs-Steering Committee; 3rd Thurs "Teach in" meeting - Peace and Justice Work whittierpeace.org

NEW (3^rd Thursdays), 7pm, Progressive Network Conference Call Third Thursday, every month 7 PM. To listen in to announcements , plans, and requests for help from other progressive in Orange County, call 949-954-3015 and enter 57169 when prompted for a pin number. These calls are open to the public, so you can also participate by registering with Calliflower.com and searching for the Progressive Network OC Monthly Call. To present information about your event, organization, or issue, you must be a registered user at Calliflower.com. For more information email lindamay@ocequality.com

4th Thursdays 6:30pm - if you wish to speak, please arrive by 6:15 to fill out a speaker's form, Irvine: Green Ribbon Committee meeting 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine

Thursdays 8-11 PM, Costa Mesa: Drag Show Fun Raiser Potatoe Skins & Platform Shoes - Party with a Purpose
Durty Nelly's Irish Pub 2915 Red Hill Ave Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Every Thursday, starting August 27th, "Durty Nelly's" is hosting a fundraiser for various charities in Orange County. Admittance is $10 which includes the show. Come enjoy yourself and support our Community! Durty Nelly's Irish Pub 2915 Redhill Ave. Costa Mesa

Thursdays 8:30 PM, Santa Ana: Drinking Liberally (drinkingliberally.org) a no-agenda social club for local progressives, meets at Memphis Bar at 201N Broadway in the Artists Village Contact: orangecounty@drinkingliberally.org or (714) 955-7765

First and third Thursdays 7 PM, Huntington Beach: Drinking Liberally (drinkingliberally.org) Oggi's Pizza & Brewing Co. at 19461 Main St., Huntington Beach. (corner of Main and Yorktown) Contact: Louise Stewardson 714-356-6559 HuntingtonBeachg@drinkingliberally.org

2^nd Thursdays 7-9PM, Santa Ana: Orange County Young Democrats Meeting
Bistro 400 400 W. 4th Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 OCYD.net

Thursdays 7 PM, Rancho Santa Margarita: Drinking Liberally (drinkingliberally.org), a no-agenda social club for local progressives, meets at Canyon Fireside Grille 22312 El Paseo Rancho Santa Margarita California 92688 Contact: rsm@drinkingliberally.org.

Fridays 7:30 am, Huntington Beach: Informal "Blue HB" Coffeeklatch at Natale's Cafe, 7251 Warner, between Gothard & Goldenwest. Contact: Vern Nelson 724-235-VERN

[Location Change]Fridays 8 am, San Juan Capistrano: Informal discussion of local issues at Playhouse San Juan

2^nd Friday 6:30pm, Anaheim: Potluck for Progressives. Sponsored by the Social Justice Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim, 511 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim CA 92805. www.uuchurchoc.org

Fridays 7:30-9pm, Santa Ana: Did you know that a new Transgender Support Group is forming at Church of the Foothills? The group will be meeting on the third Friday of the Month, from 7:30-9:00 PM in the Sr. High Room. Called "TG Rainbow", this all inclusive transgender support group will be holding their first meeting will be Friday, July 16. For more information about the group go to www.mach25media.com/tgr.html or contact Michelle Evans at mach25@sbcglobal.net or 949-770-0702.

3^rd Friday 7-8pm Fullerton: OC NORML normally meets on the third Friday of the month at Giovanni's Pizza, 922 W Williams in Fullerton ocnorml.org

[Canceled] 4^th Fridays 4-5pm Irvine: Imagine Peace Vigil Culver and Michelson (405 south to Culver, right on Culver, one block to Michelson. Left on Michelson and park at the Wholesome Choice.) Signs are available, if you bring your own please focus on a peace theme only.

1^st & 3^rd Fridays 5-6pm Costa Mesa: Women In Black Harbor and Newport, Costa Mesa, CA Women in Black is a world wide peace group. We protest silently, wearing all black and holding signs.

Fridays 5pm Costa Mesa: Street corner protest against Colonial Occupation from Iraq to Palestine to Haiti at the corner of Bristol and Anton across from the South Coast Plaza Contact: Chuck Anderson, quetzalcoatl38@aol.com, (714) 956-5037

Fridays 5:30pm, Santa Ana: Orange County DREAM Team Coalition Meeting (istillhaveadream.org) Centro Cultural de Mexico Room 211 301 W. 5th Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 Contact: Minerva S. Gómez (714) 376-8065

Last Friday of the month 7pm, Anaheim - UUCA Interweave, a gay/straight alliance which supports and addresses the needs and concerns of LGBT people, welcomes you to a potluck dinner and meeting held on the last Friday of the month at 7pm. UUCA Interweave is affiliated with the Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim, 511 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim CA 92805. For more information please visit the church website at www.uuchurchoc.org, email uucainterweave@gmail.com, or follow us on Facebook.

Saturdays, 9-11am, Irvine: Weekly Democratic Kaffee-Klatch Come and discuss the political topics of the day! University Center (across from UCI), under the trees across from Whale of a Tale Book Store 4199 Campus Dr Contact: Sharon Toji 9499296512 htoji@cox.net

Saturdays, 9:30-11:30am, Orange: Connecting Communication Event the LGBT Center in Orange County will host a Connecting Communication/Nonviolent Communication Practice Group
1605 N. Spurgeon St. Santa Ana, CA 92701 Please email David Esch to sign up davidbrianesch@gmail.com thecenteroc.org Peace and Equality will not happen without connection--learn why and how.

1^st Saturday, 11am-12:30am, Laguna Woods: JOIN US FOR PEACE! Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods Village's Steering Committee voted to restart the People for Peace ad hoc committee. Monthly demonstrations for peace will take place on the first Saturday of every month, starting May 7 from 11 AM to 12:30 PM at the corner of El Toro & Valencia. Please call or email Margaret Pearlman margaretpearlma@yahoo.com for more information

Canceled ~~Saturdays, noon-2pm, Brea: Brea Anti-war gathering at the intersection of Brea Blvd. and Imperial Highway Contact Marcus Gourley runningdeeractivist@yahoo.com~~

[Moved] (Last Saturday), 11am-12:30pm, Seal Beach: SENIOR PATRIOTS AGAINST THE WAR Demonstration moved to Last Wednesday

NEW Sundays, 3pm, Cerritos: The newly formed Southeast L.A. chapter of Progressive Democrats of America will be meeting every Sunday at 3pm, starting April 17. Location: Starbucks at the Cerritos Towne Center, 12751 Towne Center Drive Suite N-3, Cerritos, CA 90703-8588.

Sundays, 3 pm, Santa Ana: Santa Ana Food Not Bombs (foodnotbombs.net/california.html) meets every Sunday @ 3pm to share fresh and healthful vegan food with the community because food is a right, not a privilege. Our local picnic location is at Sasscer Park at Civic Center and Ross Street across from the Santa Ana Library. For information on volunteering, please come meet us in person and we will point you in the right direction for the following week. Thanks for your interest. Much love and solidarity.

Sundays, 5-9pm, Long Beach: Seva Cafe Seva cafe is now on hiatus until February Zephyr's Vegetarian restaurant, 340 E 4th St.,Long Beach,CA 90802
The Seva Cafe is an experiment in the joy of giving. It is very different from most restaurants specifically because there are no prices to any of the meals, it is run completely by volunteers, and every meal is prepared with one single-minded focus: to serve with love.
At the end of the meal, every guest is also given the opportunity to participate in the circle of giving. Guests can give from their heart whatever they wish, and those donations are used to pay for future guests' meals. bethecause.org/seva

Sundays, 7-8 pm, Huntington Beach: "Visualize world peace, surf city style" at Main St. & Pacific Coast Highway, Bring a covered candle just help hold up the banner (no signs please; the banner says it all!). Contact: mtheriault@socal.rr.com.

concerned CITIZENS, civic and interfaith organizations condemn recent hate speech AND ANTI-MUSLIM CHAUVINISM in orange county

(Irvine—CA) In light of the ongoing discrimination, hostility, vandalism, and violence toward fellow Americans of the Muslim faith and the rise in anti-Muslim sentiment through recent marked incidents of hate speech, opposition to the lawful construction and expansion of Islamic cultural centers and mosques across the United States, and allegations against Muslims and Arabs during the past local and national political campaigns - we, the concerned members of the community, civic and humanitarian organizations, condemn these actions.

We stand unequivocally for the right of free speech and for the free exercise of religion as guaranteed by the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States, as well as the equal protection of all citizens guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment.

We strongly condemn any and all acts of discrimination, hostility, vandalism, and violence directed at Muslims in America and their institutions, as well as those of any other race, religion or nationality.

Furthermore, we strongly condemn the venomous words and threats spoken on Feb. 13, 2011 by Villa Park Councilwoman Deborah Pauly, at a rally protesting an Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) Relief event in Yorba Linda, Orange County. Councilwoman Pauly characterized the event and those who attended (some with small children) as "pure, unadulterated evil." She further threatened the attendees by stating that her U.S. Marine Corps son and his Marine friends would be willing to "help these terrorists to an early meeting in Paradise."

The foundation of our democracy lies in the people's freedom of speech, and Ms. Pauly's reprehensible remarks are certainly included in those rights. However, as an elected official, Ms. Pauly threatened and intimidated citizens who have constitutional rights, privileges and immunities of assembly and religion. Her actions constitute a misuse of authority. We call upon Councilwoman Pauly to apologize and retract her threatening remarks.

We condemn these statements and actions not only because of their hateful nature, but because they compromise the values of our nation set forth in the pledge of allegiance to our republic for “. . . Liberty and Justice For All”. We commend former general and Secretary of State Colin Powell and echo his stance:

“Is there something wrong with being a Muslim in this country? The answer is NO, that's not America."

As Americans, we embrace cultural and religious pluralism. It is our diversity that makes this country the great nation that it is, and we refuse to be divided by the fear tactics and propaganda of those groups who benefit from alienating our fellow Americans simply because of their differences.

We call upon the rest of our community to stand in solidarity with us and help us to uphold the very American values of freedom of religion, freedom of speech and acceptance of diversity on which our great country was founded.

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