UPDATED 4/30
* April 30(Saturday): Sign Up Deadline for Draft Resistance and C O Training in Bellport
* April 30 (Saturday): Iraq War Memorial with Speakers, Discussions and Exhibits in Southampton 3 to 5pm
* May 1(Sunday): East End Women in Black - Vigil for Peace in Bridgehampton at 3pm
* May 1( Sunday): EEGO Meet Up on HIV/AIDS in Bridgehampton at Noon
* May 1 (Sunday): Vigil in Solidarity with Latino Committee - East Hampton Village Green at 6pm
* May 2 ( Monday): Press Conference on "Ending Gridlock" - Transportation Report at 10am in Southampton
* May 2(Monday): Film Series Starts with "Outfoxed" in Bridgehampton at6:30 pm
* May 2 Suffolk Peace Network Monthly Meeting in Bellport 7:15 at the Bellport Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
* May 3 (Tuesday): South Fork Counter Military Recruiting Committee Meets in Sag Harbor 6pm
* May 3(Community Pot-Luck Diner & Conversation in Water Mill at 7pm)
* May 7(Saturday) Leafleting / Demonstration at Patchogue Recruiting Station 12:30-1:30pm
* May 7 (Saturday): Spring Festival /Fiesta de Primavera in East Hampton 1 to 4pm
* May 14-15 (Saturday-Sunday) Walk the Paumanoke Path from Montauk to Port Jefferson - 11 am
* May 14 & 21 (Saturdays): Draft Counseling Sessions - Bellport UU - 12:30-3:30 PM
* May 16(Monday): UU Film Series on Media Continues with "Manufacturing Consent" in Bridgehampton at 6:30pm
* May 23(Monday): UU Film Series on Media "Uncovered: the Truth about War on Iraq" in
Bridgehampton a t 6:30pm
* May 31(Tuesday): UU Film Series on Media "The Corporation" in Bridgehampton at 6:30pm
* Repeating Events: "Herstory" Writing Workshops in English and Spanish: Thursdays in East Hampton at 7 pm
Details follow:
April 30(Saturday): Sign Up Deadline for Draft Resistance and C O Training in Bellport
Paul Frazier of the Syracuse Peace Council will give training here on Long Island on draft resistance and conscientious objector options. The location is the UU Fellowship of Bellport. The training is in two parts; the first on Sat. May 14 and the second on Sat. May 21, from 12:30 to 3:30 on both days. The cost is $25 which includes both sessions and the rental of the UU.
The deadline to sign up is April 30 (this Saturday). Please contact Sheila at scroke@verizon.net. Include your full name and mailing address for material to be forwarded to you. Space will be reserved for the first 10 persons and others will be kept on a waiting list.
April 30 (Saturday):April 30(Saturday): Iraq Memorial with Speakers and Discussions and Exhibits in Southampton 3 to 5pm
A memorial to soldiers who have died in Iraq and a discussion of the costs of the war and how to end it will take place Saturday afternoon from 3 to 5 at the United Methodist Church in Southampton. The Church is at 160 North Main St at Post Crossing in Southampton where Jack King is Pastor.
The keynote speaker for the event will be Reverend Osagyefo Uhuru Sekou, educator, writer and National Coordinator of Clergy and Laity Concerned about Iraq. Reverend Sekou, the author of 'Urbansouls', has taught at east end schools, conducted a lecture tour with Dr. Cornel West of Princeton and particpated in peace services on the east end and at Riverside Church in New York.
Reverend Sekou notes, "Our urgent and pressing aim is to end both the U.S. war and occupation of Iraq...we work for a new policy by the U.S. government...and call upon people of faith to honor the sacredness of all life and to highlight the immoral character of the war in Iraq."
Other speakers and guests include Joseph Giannini, U.S. Marine veteran and a founder of East End Veterans for Peace, Nicholas Cohen, former US Army Ranger and Ken Komoski of the Peconic Bay Monthly Meeting of Friends (Quakers).
The event is sponsored by the Ad Hoc April 30 Committee, East End Direct Action, East End Vets for Peace, the Eastern Long Island branch of the NAACP, North Fork People of Conscience and the Peconic Bay Monthly Meeting of Friends (Quakers).
Exhibitions include a photos of 1500 US military dead and an installation of more than 1500 grave markers which were set up on the East Hampton Green recently.
The program will include group discussions regarding the costs of pre-emptive war workshops that challenge us to pursue peace.
More Information: Dan Steiger at 631-831-4966 or meriger@hotmail.com
May 1( Sunday): EEGO Meet Up on HIV/AIDS in Bridgehampton at Noon
Join EEGO at the Bridgehampton National Bank on Sunday, May 1st at noon as we MEET UP to talk about HIV/AIDS. Dr. John Oppenheimer, infectious disease specialist, will give us a medical update on latest treatments; Rob Berry, an east end resident living with HIV/AIDS for more than 15 years will provide personal testimony; Tom Kirdahy will talk about local, state and national issues; a representative from a global AIDS group will provide insights into what is and is not happening in our efforts to fight the virus worldwide; and a policy expert will explain what we can do right here at home to reignite the fight.
May 1(Sunday): East End Women in Black - Vigil for Peace in Bridgehampton at 3pm
East End Women in Black continue the longest running vigil for peace on Long Island this Sunday at 3pm at the Monument - Route 27 and Ocean Road in Bridgehampton
see www.eewib.blogspot.com or call 831-4966 for more info.
May 1 (Sunday): Vigil in Solidarity with Latino Committee - East Hampton Village Green at 6pm
As a result of the racially inspired beating of Luis Achoa of Montauk there will be a vigil/service at the Village Green conducted by local clergy in support of the Latino Community and against racism. See "Montauk Latino Leader Victim of Beating ..." in this week's East End Report. more info: leoneill@optonline.net
May 2 ( Monday): Press Conference on Transportation Report at 10am in Southampton
The event will be at 10am Monday and the location will be announced.
more information: Scott.Carlin@liu.edu
May 2 (Monday): Film Series Starts with "Outfoxed" in Bridgehamton at 6:30 pm
This year's 4th annual spring film series sponsored by the Social Action Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the South Fork will focus on the Media with 4 films. The theme is "Media to Comfort and Protect the Wealthy, the Privileged, and the Powerful"
On Monday May 2: Robert Greenwald's "Outfoxed: Robert Murdoch's War Against the Media" will be screened.
Is Fox News Fair and balanced'? For the first time ever, this documentary reveals the secrets of former Fox News producers, reporters, bookers and writers who expose what it's like to work for Fox News. These former Fox employees talk about how they were forced to push a 'right-wing' point of view or risk their jobs. (The film will be shown in english with Spanish subtitles).
For future film showings see, May16, May 23, May 31 below.
All films begin at 6:30 followed by discussion with refreshments at the Community Room of the Bridgehampton National Bank on Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton.
May 2 Suffolk Peace Network Monthly Meeting in Bellport 7:15
Meeting at the Bellport Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
info: mollydog4@aol.com
May 3 (Tuesday): South Fork Counter Military Recruiting Committee Meets in Sag Harbor 6pm
The committee for counter military recruiting working in East Hampton and Southampton Towns will meet at Canio's Books on Main St. in Sag Harbor at 6pm. All are invited to join this group which was formed by the South Fork Chapter of the LI Progressive Coalition.
more info: Terry Sullivan - tjfishflower@earthlink.net or Helen Fitzgerald - misfitz@optonline.net
May 3(Community Pot-Luck Diner & Conversation in Water Mill at 7pm)
You are welcome to come to a community conversation and potluck dinner ...this is a continuation of the bi-lingual discussion that we had on March 1 after viewing the Farmingville documentary. On Tuesday may 3 at 7 pm community members and elected town officials areinvited to share a meal and stories of their own immigrant histories so thatwe can get to know one another as neighbors and begin to create a richly diverse community for all who live, work, and reside in Southampton Town. The dinner will be at the Incarnation Lutheran Church on Montauk Highway at Hayground Road between Water Mill and Bridgehampton.
If you can please bring a covered dish, beverage, dessert etc. to share... hope you will be there!
An RSVP would be helpful to either Pastor Rose Ann Vita 537-1187 or Fr. Ron Richardson 537-0156
May 7(Saturday) Leafleting / Demonstration at Patchogue Recruiting Station
12:30-1:30pm
Meet at Main St., just west of N. Ocean Ave. Because the recruiters, the town constable and the Suffolk Police were so hospitable, we will be returning to show our support for our troops by telling the recruiters "Enough!" Bring a sign, bring a friend.
contact Karen at rksrc@optonline.net
May 7 (Saturday): Spring Festival /Fiesta de Primavera in East Hampton 1 to 4pm
La Fiesta de la Primavera / Spring Festival will be at Guild Hall in East Hampton from 1 to 4 pm Saturday May 7 / Sabado 7 Mayo.
The celebration for the whole family is free. / Gratis para toda la familia.
More Info: iscanlon11@hotmail.com
May 14-15 (Saturday-Sunday) Walk the Paumanoke Path from Montauk to Port Jefferson
Come Walk The PAUMANOKE PATH - Montauk to Port Jefferson starting May 14th & 15th at 11:00am
In Solidarity With The Efforts of World Peace and Prayer Day Beginning at the "Eastern Shore" Atlantic Ocean - from Montauk Point - Long Island, New York
This Walk Will Also Be A Spiritual Run Which Will Travel Through Various Native Communities And Will End In The Black Hills Of South Dakota in June For The 10th Annual World Peace And Prayer Day.
All are welcome to this kickoff event.
"All Nations, All Faiths, One Prayer" , Chief Arvol Looking Horse
Any donations of bottled water and snacks for the participants would be greatly appreciated.
Contact Becky @ (631)283-3484
May 14 & 21 (Saturdays): Draft Counseling Sessions - Bellport UU - 12:30-3:30 PM
Draft counseling sessions by Paul Frazier of the Syracuse Peace Council $25.00 fee. Limited to 15 people. Reservations required by 4/30 so info packet can be sent out before program.
more info: Karen at 631-875-8647 or email spncr@active.ws
May 16(Monday): UU Film Series on Media Continues with "Manufacturing Consent" in Bridgehamton at 6:30 pm.
One of the films in the series Media for the Powerful will be shown at the Community Room of the Bridgehampton National Bank at 6:30 pm.
May 23(Monday): UU Film Series on Media "Uncovered: the Truth about War on Iraq" in Bridgehampton a t 6:30pm
One of the films in the series Media for the Powerful will be shown at the Community Room of the Bridgehampton National Bank at 6:30 pm.
May 31(Tuesday): UU Film Series on Media "The Corporation" in Bridgehampton at 6:30pm
One of the films in the series Media for the Powerful will be shown at the Community Room of the Bridgehampton National Bank at 6:30 pm.
Repeating Events:
"Herstory" Writing Workshops in Spanish and English: Thursdays in East Hampton
Every Thursday women come together to share their writing with one another and receive feedback on how to structure and shape their life writing.
The East Hampton workshop is open to East Hampton Town residents. It meets every Thursday, 7-9 p.m., at the Senior Citizens Center, 128 Springs-Fireplace Road.
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Send event listings for next week's report to eastendreport@optonline.net by 5 pm Tuesday May 3. Plain old text would be appreciated!
