WEEKLY PEACE CALENDAR
November 2, 2024
Monterey County
Quote of the Week:
“Citizens in healthy democracies vote consistently and regularly because they understand the consequences of low participation. They know that if they stop being part of their own democracy, tyranny will fill the void." – from Rachel Bitecofer, election guru and political strategist
All events are Pacific Time. New items are in blue.
Fridays, 4 pm - 5 pm, Peace Message Fridays at Window on the Bay, 717 Del Monte Avenue in Monterey, organized by the Peace Coalition of Monterey County. Contact Sidney Ramsden Scott at sramsdenscott@hotmail.com for more information.
Fridays, 4:30 pm - 6 pm, Vigil For Peace: Salinas Palestine Solidarity, at the Star Market parking lot, corner of S. Main and Blanco Rd., in Salinas. Email Dick Strubbe at dickstrubbe@sbcglobal.net for more information. Co-sponsored by MPJC.
Sundays 3 pm - 4:30 pm, CEASEFIRE in Gaza Rally at Window on the Bay, 717 Del Monte Ave in Monterey. Organized by Monterey Palestine Solidarity. More info at montereypalestinesolidarity.com
Monday, November 4, 6 pm - 7:30 pm, in-person lecture, Resource Management through Permitting in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, with speaker Kacy Cooper, Permit Coordinator for the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. National marine sanctuaries must balance environmental protection with other compatible uses. Learn about the glamorous world of permitting and how this important tool is used by sanctuaries to enhance collaboration and data sharing, analyze impacts to sanctuary resources, and address broader issues such as climate change, invasive species, and wildlife disturbance. Free event, open to the public. McGowan Bldg, Room102, 411 Pacific St., Monterey. Find more details HERE. Sponsored by the Center for the Blue Economy at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies. For more info, contact Rachel C. at cbe@middlebury.edu or call 831-647
Tuesday, November 5, Vote in person! The California polls are open 7 am to 8 pm at various polling places. This is the last day to drop-off or mail your vote-by-mail ballot. Mailed ballots must be postmarked no later than Nov 5, 2024 and received by November 12, 2024. Vote early so that any issues can be resolved by November 5th. Sign up for BallotTrax tracking HERE. Visit the Monterey County Elections website for listings of Candidates and Ballot Measures.
Saturday, November 9, 10:30 am – 12:30 am, in person, Celebrate Armistice Day. Veterans For Peace, Monterey Chapter 46, warmly invites the community to commemorate Veterans Day and celebrate the 106th Anniversary of Armistice Day with a “Drop the MIC” open mic event. Sign up at the event to share a story, a poem, a song, or a favorite quotation or reflection on the personal cost of war. Doors open at 10 am. Arrive early for free breakfast refreshments and social time, starting at 10 am. Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd. in Seaside. Doors open at 10 am for free breakfast refreshments and social time.
Monday, November 11, 10:30 am to 11:30 pm, Peace Vigil: #GlobalCeasefire at Window on the Bay, 717 Del Monte Blvd. in Monterey. Join Veterans For Peace Chapter 46 at this Peace Vigil calling for a Global Ceasefire. All are encouraged to bring a sign, a peace flag, and/or a bell to ring at 11 am, the exact moment the World War I armistice agreement was signed on November 11, 1918.
Saturday, November 9, 2 pm - 3 pm, in person, Climate Café Monterey at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Monterey Peninsula (UUCMP), 490 Aguajito Rd., Carmel-by-the-Sea. A Climate Café® is an inclusive, relaxed, non-partisan, space for constructive conversation and action on climate change. The UUCMP and the Climate Reality Project Monterey Bay are partnering to host these monthly gatherings on the 2nd Saturday of each month. A different climate-related theme will be featured each month. Visit the Climate Café Monterey webspace on the global Climate Café hub HERE.
Sunday, November 10, 9:30 am - 11 am, in person or on Zoom, Stephen Zunes: Expanded War in the Middle East What to Expect From the New Administration. Join Dr. Zunes, Prof. of Politics and Dir. of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of San Francisco, as he examines U.S. support for Israel's expanded warfare in the Middle East. He’ll discuss how the new administration might shift policies from the Biden era, the impact on international law, and ways peace and human rights advocates can influence change. An engaging discussion follows. Join in person at the Unitarian Universalists of San Francisco, 1187 Franklin St. in San Francisco. Join virtually with the direct Zoom join link found HERE. Meeting ID: 944 0270 6193 Passcode: 570711. More details HERE.
Wednesday, November 13, 12 noon, in person, Our Polarized Politics: a talk by Steven W. Hughes, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor of Politics and Public Administration at CSU Stanislaus. Dr. Hughes will examine our current political climate to assess the extent and nature of contemporary political polarization. Q&A follows. Join the League of Women Voters of Monterey County (LWVMC) for this free "Lunch & Learn" program at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 490 Aguajito Road, Carmel, CA. Doors open at 11:30 am for registration. Lunch is at 12 noon and the program begins at 12:30. The lunch is $25 per person, payable at the door with cash or check. (Mediterranean fare catered by the International Cuisine of Pacific Grove). Reservations are required by Nov. 11th! Contact: Beverly Bean at (831) 236-1611 or email beverlygb@gmail.com. Find more details HERE. This talk will be recorded and posted on the LWVMC website (under Videos)
Wednesday, November 13, 6 pm - 8 pm, in person, The Future of Monterey County from a Female Perspective: A Discussion with Supervisor Wendy Root Askew and Supervisor-Elect Kate Daniels. Join the DWMC for a thought provoking and engaging evening with these two powerful and dynamic leaders as they share their experiences, visions, and hopes for the future of Monterey County. Hilton Garden Inn, 1000 Aguajito Rd., Monterey. Reservations must be received by Sunday, November 10, 9 pm. Register and find more details HERE.
New date and time! Saturday, November 16, 3 pm – 4:30 pm, in person, The Folly of Escalating Cold War with China. Dr. Sharat G. Lin will examine the growing tension between the U.S. and China tensions and the economic, political, and social factors pushing the two superpowers toward conflict. He will discuss the broader economic and social impacts on American society and pathways to peace. Dr. Lin is an advocate for universal human rights and a political economist with extensive experience in countries often at odds with U.S. policy, such as China, Russia, and North Korea. He has been a longtime peace activist in Santa Clara Valley and is affiliated with Human Agenda. Free and open to the public. Doors open at 2:30 pm. Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd. in Seaside. For more info, phone 831-899-7322.
Sunday, November 17, 3 pm – 5 pm, in person, A Very Special Evening of Sufi-inspired Music by Al Firdaus Ensemble, directly from Granada, Spain. Master musicians from Morocco, Spain, England and Venezuela comprise this internationally acclaimed ensemble. The concert will feature songs from their latest release: Shifa, A Night of Healing. International School of Monterey, 1720 Yosemite St. in Seaside. Purchase tickets HERE. Learn more and support Palenke Arts multicultural youth arts and culture programs at palenkearts.com
Wednesday, November 20, 4 pm - 6 pm, in person, Documentary Film Screening: Paper Lanterns followed by a Panel Discussion. Panelists include Ms. Nobuko Saito Cleary, the film’s producer; Dr. William Potter, CNS Founding Director; and Sam Nunn and Richard Lugar, both Professor of Nonproliferation Studies at MIIS. Moderated by Mr. Jean du Preez, CNS Dir. of Education and Training. Irvine Auditorium of MIIS, 499 Pierce St. in Monterey, CA. The film is the true story of 12 US POWs killed in the 1945 bombing and the Japanese Hibakusha who refused to let them be forgotten. A story of humanity, reconciliation, friendship and peace. Sponsored by Center for Nonproliferation Studies at MIIS. Film runtime 1h. Free event. Find more details HERE.
Wednesday, November 20, 7 pm - 8:30 pm. in person, Beans (2020), Free Film Series in Celebration of Native American Heritage Month, at the Sunset Center, San Carlos St at Ninth Ave., Carmel-by-the-Sea. Reserve tickets HERE. Based on true events, the film is set in the early 1990s when two Mohawk communities resisted the Quebec government's push for gentrification by staging an eighty-day protest to defend their land and preserve their traditional way of life.
Saturday, December 7, 11 am – 2 pm, in-person, 2024 Human Rights Day Luncheon, organized by the Monterey Bay Chapter of the United Nations Association of the USA and the Bahá'í Faith Communities of Monterey County. Special Guest Speaker is Nashwan Hamza, local Iraqi born immigrant, cross cultural and interfaith activist for over three decades. The recipient of the 2024 Bahá'í Human Rights Award is Rita Acosta. She will be honored for her advocacy on behalf of the homeless population in Salinas. Unitarian Universalist Church of the Monterey Peninsula, 490 Aguajito Rd., Carmel. Details about reserving tickets will be posted here and on the UNA Monterey Bay website at a later date.
Friday-Sunday, February 21-23, 2025, in person, Exploring and Restoring Our Path to Healing through Empathy and Music. Celebrate Black History Month with LaVerne McLeod and Melanie DeMore during this immersive weekend of connection, empathy, and healing. Through song, visualization, and movement, you will learn how to build trust, embrace resilience, and explore new ways to understand diverse perspectives. Open to all races, identities, and professions, this workshop offers a unique experience for educators, therapists, and artists seeking personal growth and effective ways to support diverse communities. A special local’s rate includes the workshop, meals, open classes, and access to the hot springs and grounds. Find scheduling, pricing information and registration details HERE. Phone 831-667-3000 for reservations.
ACTION AND INFORMATION
Action: Tell your state legislators to catch CA up with the country and the world. No nation in Europe uses the death penalty. No nation in the Western Hemisphere uses it, except the United States. Sponsored by RootsAction.org.
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Action: Tell Netflix to reinstate the Palestinian films deleted from its site. Storytelling is vital to preserving Palestinian history—Netflix is erasing Palestinian stories and perspectives from popular culture. Sponsored by CODEPINK.org.
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Article: With Just Days Left to Vote, Pro-Palestine Student Activists at HBCUs Are Divided. Published November 1 by Alexis Wray for In These Times.
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California Propositions - Voter Resources:
League of Women Voters of CA: Easy Voter Guide: EasyVoterguide.org and
Pros & Cons – Unbiased explanations: CAVotes.org/news/ProsCons
California Choices.org: California Propositions - Comparative Endorsements from Newspapers, Unions, Nonprofits and Political Parties
Friends Committee on Legislation of California: Analysis and Recommendations on the November 2024 Ballot Propositions
League of Women Voters of Monterey County: Voter Information and Videos of Candidate Forums for local races
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Action Alerts: Visit FCNL’s Action Center for a list of action alerts and pre-formatted/editable letters to members of Congress. Hosted by Friends Committee on National Legislation Action Center (FCNL).
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English Second Language (ESL) Tutoring Assistants are needed starting in August or September. Flexible schedules are available for classes are currently held Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 6 pm to 7:30 pm. Even part-time or substitutes are welcome. Training and support materials will be provided. Students are mostly adults. It's an enriching experience! Please contact Susan Morse at smorse21st@gmail.com for more details. Or phone 831-899-7322.
ESL Classes are held Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 pm – 7:30 pm at the Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., in Seaside. No registration necessary. Walk-ins welcome. More info HERE or email Susan Morse at smorse21st@gmail.com
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Online Google Calendar! Social Justice Community Calendar, (short for Monterey County Social Justice Community Events Calendar). The primary focus is to list non-partisan social justice events in Monterey County (in-person), and virtual events from any location. It currently appears on the following websites: Monterey Peace and Justice Center, NAACP Monterey Branch, NCBI, The Caste Action Alliance, and Whites for Racial Equity. Help make this a meaningful tool for the community. Contact Anita Crawley acrawley@comcast.net about adding your organization’s events to the calendar.
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Whites for Racial Equity eBlast. Find an online version of the e-Blast.
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IndyBay Event Calendar. Independent open-publishing newswire serving California.
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Local Advocacy: The Monterey County Branch of Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) welcomes your membership in an international women’s peace organization that has advocated for peace for more than a century. Learn more about WILPF HERE. Download a copy of the WILPF membership application HERE.
PEACE COALITION INFORMATION
The Peace Coalition of Monterey County (PCMC) is a coalition of eight Monterey County organizations working for nonviolent solutions to world conflicts since 1991. If world peace is one of the concerns of your organization, consider joining the Coalition. Contact Co-chair, Sidney Ramsden Scott at sramsdenscott@hotmail.com.
The Weekly Peace Calendar is a project of PCMC. The calendar evolved in the early 2000’s to facilitate networking among Peace Coalition organizations. The Peace Calendar may be viewed on the Monterey Peace and Justice Center website at tinyurl.com/Weekly-Peace-Calendar.
Please send information about peace, nonviolence, social-justice, democracy and environmental sustainability-related events in Monterey County to Catherine at cm_crockett@sbcglobal.net.
The Weekly Peace Calendar is dedicated to the memory of Joyce Vandevere, who compiled and published this calendar for many years. Joyce died at the age of 94 on February 17, 2021. She is remembered for her lifelong peace and justice activism. Visit the Peace Center in Seaside Wednesday afternoons between 1 pm and 5:30 pm to view the memorial quilt created to honor Joyce’s memory.
Direct your questions about the Peace Coalition of Monterey County to Chair, Sidney Ramsden Scott, sramsdenscott@hotmail.com.
MONTEREY PEACE AND JUSTICE CENTER
The Peace and Justice Center at 1364 Fremont Boulevard has reopened and if staffed Wednesdays, 1 pm to 5:30 pm. Wi-fi has been restored and regular cleaning services have been arranged to ensure the health and safety of guests. Contact Catherine Crockett at (831) 899-7322 to arrange venue scheduling and for any questions or concerns about using the Center.
Volunteer Opportunities: To learn about tasks for the Center, leave a message about volunteering at 899-7322 or email montereypeaceandjustice@gmail.com.
History: The Monterey Peace and Justice Center was envisioned and founded by Valori George in 2004 as a venue to support the activities of Monterey Peace Coalition organizations. Since its opening, it has been a networking center and resource center for those groups and others who were working for similar purposes. MPJC moved to its present Seaside location at 1364 Fremont Boulevard in 2008.
The mission of the Monterey Peace and Justice Center is to inspire and mobilize the people of Monterey County to cultivate peace, social justice, nonviolence, democracy, and environmental sustainability in our community and the world through education and advocacy. MPJC presents a wide spectrum of topics to stir up conversation about the issues. The MPJC board does not necessarily endorse the views of every speaker or film. Our aim is to stimulate civil discourse around the issues and encourage participants to become engaged as change makers for a just society.
Contact us by email: montereypeaceandjustice@gmail.com
Website: https://peacecentral.wordpress.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/montereypeaceandjusticecenter/
Donations: Thanks to the continuous generosity of caring people in Monterey County, MPJC is able (when gatherings are allowed) to provide a venue for a host of allied community groups. If you wish to support MPJC’s education and advocacy, you can do so by sending a check to MPJC at P.O. Box 1823, Seaside, CA 93955. Or you can donate securely by PayPal or credit card on MPJC’s website, PeaceCentral.wordpress.org.
Direct your questions about the Monterey Peace and Justice Center to Catherine Crockett, 899-7322 or montereypeaceandjustice@gmail.com.
For more information about events listed, contact the sponsoring organization. The events and actions listed here are not necessarily endorsed by the Peace Coalition nor any of the Coalition organizations other than the sponsor of the listed item. The listings are provided as a community service. PCMC cannot guarantee the accuracy of listed items. To ensure this Peace Calendar is not bounced, add cm_crockett@sbcglobal.net to your address book or whitelist.
Subscribe with an email to pcmc-subscribe@listsriseup.net
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ACTION AND INFORMATION
Action: Take a breather. Good News Special Edition for October 18, 2024. Americans of Conscience invites you to pause to enjoy this week's list of good news.
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Article: Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Japanese atomic bomb survivors’ group for its efforts to free the world of nuclear weapons. Published October 11, 2024 in The Conversation.
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California Propositions - Voter Resources:
League of Women Voters of CA: Easy Voter Guide: EasyVoterguide.org and
Pros & Cons – Unbiased explanations: CAVotes.org/news/ProsCons
California Choices.org: California Propositions - Comparative Endorsements from Newspapers, Unions, Nonprofits and Political Parties
Friends Committee on Legislation of California: Analysis and Recommendations on the November 2024 Ballot Propositions
League of Women Voters of Monterey County: Voter Information and Videos of Candidate Forums for local races
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Action Alerts: Visit FCNL’s Action Center for a list of action alerts and pre-formatted/editable letters to members of Congress. Hosted by Friends Committee on National Legislation Action Center (FCNL).
###
English Second Language (ESL) Tutoring Assistants are needed starting in August or September. Flexible schedules are available for classes are currently held Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 6 pm to 7:30 pm. Even part-time or substitutes are welcome. Training and support materials will be provided. Students are mostly adults. It's an enriching experience! Please contact Susan Morse at smorse21st@gmail.com for more details. Or phone 831-899-7322.
ESL Classes are held Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 pm – 7:30 pm at the Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., in Seaside. No registration necessary. Walk-ins welcome. More info HERE or email Susan Morse at smorse21st@gmail.com
###
Online Google Calendar! Social Justice Community Calendar, (short for Monterey County Social Justice Community Events Calendar). The primary focus is to list non-partisan social justice events in Monterey County (in-person), and virtual events from any location. It currently appears on the following websites: Monterey Peace and Justice Center, NAACP Monterey Branch, NCBI, The Caste Action Alliance, and Whites for Racial Equity. Help make this a meaningful tool for the community. Contact Anita Crawley acrawley@comcast.net about adding your organization’s events to the calendar.
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Whites for Racial Equity eBlast. Find an online version of the e-Blast.
###
IndyBay Event Calendar. Independent open-publishing newswire serving California.
###
Local Advocacy: The Monterey County Branch of Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) welcomes your membership in an international women’s peace organization that has advocated for peace for more than a century. Learn more about WILPF HERE. Download a copy of the WILPF membership application HERE.
PEACE COALITION INFORMATION
The Peace Coalition of Monterey County (PCMC) is a coalition of eight Monterey County organizations working for nonviolent solutions to world conflicts since 1991. If world peace is one of the concerns of your organization, consider joining the Coalition. Contact Co-chair, Sidney Ramsden Scott at sramsdenscott@hotmail.com.
The Weekly Peace Calendar is a project of PCMC. The calendar evolved in the early 2000s to facilitate networking among Peace Coalition organizations. The Peace Calendar may be viewed on the Monterey Peace and Justice Center website at tinyurl.com/Weekly-Peace-Calendar.
Please send information about peace, nonviolence, social justice, democracy, and environmental sustainability-related events in Monterey County to Catherine at cm_crockett@sbcglobal.net.
The Weekly Peace Calendar is dedicated to the memory of Joyce Vandevere, who compiled and published this calendar for many years. Joyce died at the age of 94 on February 17, 2021. She is remembered for her lifelong peace and justice activism. Visit the Peace Center in Seaside on Wednesday afternoons between 1 pm and 5:30 pm to view the memorial quilt created to honor Joyce’s memory.
Direct your questions about the Peace Coalition of Monterey County to Chair, Sidney Ramsden Scott, sramsdenscott@hotmail.com.
MONTEREY PEACE AND JUSTICE CENTER
The Peace and Justice Center at 1364 Fremont Boulevard has reopened and if staffed Wednesdays, 1 pm to 5:30 pm. Wi-fi has been restored and regular cleaning services have been arranged to ensure the health and safety of guests. Contact Catherine Crockett at (831) 899-7322 to arrange venue scheduling and for any questions or concerns about using the Center.
Volunteer Opportunities: To learn about tasks for the Center, leave a message about volunteering at 899-7322 or email montereypeaceandjustice@gmail.com.
History: The Monterey Peace and Justice Center was envisioned and founded by Valori George in 2004 as a venue to support the activities of Monterey Peace Coalition organizations. Since its opening, it has been a networking center and resource center for those groups and others who were working for similar purposes. MPJC moved to its present Seaside location at 1364 Fremont Boulevard in 2008.
The mission of the Monterey Peace and Justice Center is to inspire and mobilize the people of Monterey County to cultivate peace, social justice, nonviolence, democracy, and environmental sustainability in our community and the world through education and advocacy. MPJC presents a wide spectrum of topics to stir up conversation about the issues. The MPJC board does not necessarily endorse the views of every speaker or film. Our aim is to stimulate civil discourse around the issues and encourage participants to become engaged as change makers for a just society.
Contact us by email: montereypeaceandjustice@gmail.com
Website: https://peacecentral.wordpress.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/montereypeaceandjusticecenter/
Donations: Thanks to the continuous generosity of caring people in Monterey County, MPJC is able (when gatherings are allowed) to provide a venue for a host of allied community groups. If you wish to support MPJC’s education and advocacy, you can do so by sending a check to MPJC at P.O. Box 1823, Seaside, CA 93955. Or you can donate securely by PayPal or credit card on MPJC’s website, PeaceCentral.wordpress.org.
Direct your questions about the Monterey Peace and Justice Center to Catherine Crockett, 899-7322 or montereypeaceandjustice@gmail.com.
For more information about events listed, contact the sponsoring organization. The events and actions listed here are not necessarily endorsed by the Peace Coalition nor any of the Coalition organizations other than the sponsor of the listed item. The listings are provided as a community service. PCMC cannot guarantee the accuracy of listed items. To ensure this Peace Calendar is not bounced, add cm_crockett@sbcglobal.net to your address book or whitelist.
Subscribe with an email to pcmc-subscribe@listsriseup.net
Or - send an email request to cm_crockett@sbcglobal.net
