Week of January 27, 2005

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Attention East End TV Viewers:

"The Childrenof Ibdaa: To Create Something Out of Nothing"

A Palestinian children's dance troupe from the West Bank
tells the story of their people’s struggle

Every Monday at 10:30 PM
Every Wednesday at 12:30 PM

Riverhead /Southampton /
Southold / Shelter Island

Public Access TV Channel 20

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In this week's report:

Questions and Answers in East Hampton

East End Peace and Justice Organizations

Counter Military Recruiting Update

Suffolk Peace Vigils

Peace and Justice Calendar:

* January 26 (Wednesday): Public Access TV Group Meets in Huntington at 7:30pm

* January 30(Sunday); Candlelight Vigil in Patchogue at 5:00 pm

* January 31(Monday): O.L.A. Monthly Meeting in Bridgehampton at 7pm.

* February 6 (Sunday): Vigil for Peace at Monument in Bridgehampton at 3pm

* February 7 (Monday): Suffolk Peace Network Meets in Bellport 7:15 pm

* February 20 (Sunday): Cafe/Open House at Lutheran Church Water Mill

See Calendar below for details
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The East End Report is compiled by Tony Ernst.

Send items for next week's Calendar by Wednesday at 12Noon

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Questions and Answers in East Hampton Discussion

East ender Ellen Frank sent this message last week:

"In the face of lowered flags for tsunami victims but not one lowered flag for the innocent women and children we killed in Iraq, victims of our own actions, can I live a responsible life in this world? "

At last week's Inaugural Day discussion at East Hampton's St. Lukes Episcopal Church many questions about responsibility and values were asked. A group of about 100 people including many local clergy attempted to answer them.

Some participants spoke about their despair and depression in the face of the election of George Bush and his war policy. The moderator, Rev. John Best of Montauk described depression as 'anger turned inward' and suggested we could use our anger constructively.

The participants divided into groups of five with the assignment to answer these questions:

What values have been violated by the present government?
Which are 'shared values' ?
How can we shape public policy?

Here are some of the answers offered:

* Our shared values:

- honesty
- social responsibility
- recognition of our common humanity ('we are all one')
- respect for differences
- tolerance of opposing views

* The government' actions:

- The U.S. government has always dealt dishonestly with some nations including the native tribes, but now they are treating the whole world this way.

- Media are manipulated to sell the government position

- The president talks about society of 'ownership' (i.e. privitization)
and is taking away the funds allocated for the common good.

- The 'checks and balances' of the government are undermined with
one group controlling all three branches of government.

* How we can change public policy:

- We need to put pressure on the democrats to oppose the war policy.

- Demand accountability from our representatives

- Support Congress members who oppose the Bush policies.

- Talk back to the corporate media

- Promote independent media

- Speak out

- Join local anti-war groups

- Support the "Vote to Impeach" campaign.


The event was organized by Joanne Porco, Julia Chechere, Mary Ann Calandrille and others.

In connection with the event a list of local organizations and contacts working for peace and for social justice was distributed. (the list was not endorsed by the organizers. it is posted below)

Peace and Justice Calendar - J26

* January 26 (Wednesday): Public Access TV Group Meets in Huntington at 7:30pm

* January 30(Sunday); Candlelight Vigil in Patchogue at 5:00 pm

* January 31(Monday): O.L.A. Monthly Meeting in Bridgehampton at 7pm.

* February 6 (Sunday): Vigil for Peace at Monument in Bridgehampton at 3pm

* February 7 (Monday): Suffolk Peace Network Meets in Bellport 7:15 pm

* February 20 (Sunday): Cafe/Open House at Lutheran Church Water Mill


Details follow:
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January 26 (Wednesday): Public Access TV Group Meets in Huntington at 7:30pm

The meeting to discuss the new lottery system (for Brookhaven, Huntington and Woodbury Cable systems) was rescheduled to this Wednesday, 1/26, at 7:30 pm at the Cinema Arts Centre, Park Ave. Huntington.

contact: Karen at rksrc@optonline.net or Bob Goldberg at robmgold@spec.net
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January 30(Sunday): Candlelight Vigil in Patchogue at 5:00 pm

The South Country Peace Group, Bellport Women In Black & Pax Christi present the 12th monthly candlelight vigil at the Four Corners in Patchogue (Main St & Ocean Ave.) as a memorial to all those who have died in the conflict in Iraq.


There will be a reading of the names of some of those who died in the Iraq war.

contact: Dennis dmu7@optonline.net

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January 31 (Monday): O.L.A. Monthly meeting in Bridgehampton at 7pm

The Organizacion Latino-Americana of Eastern Long Island's monthly meeting will be at the Community Room of the Bridgehampton National Bank at 7pm.

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February 6 (Sunday): Vigil for Peace at Monument in Bridgehampton at 3pm

East End Women in Black continue the vigil held since August 2002 on the first Sunday of each month at the Monument (Route 27 and Ocean Road) at 3pm.

We vigil in support of peace and an end to occupations of Iraq and Palestine and a return of our troops.

Contact: 631-831-4966

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February 7 (Monday): Suffolk Peace Network Meets in Bellport 7:15 pm

All are welcome. This montly meeting will be at the Unitarian Fellowship on Browns Road at 7: 15 pm.

Directions: Take Station Road south from Sunrise Highway to Pearl Street (one block north of marina). Take left on Pearl St. The church is one block ahead at corner of Browns Road.

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February 20 (Sunday): Cafe/Open House at Lutheran Church Water Mill

Starting Feb 20th the Lutheran Church of Water Mill /Bridgehampton is planning a monthly open house and cafe' on the THIRD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH from 6 to 8 pm.

These social gatherings of fun, friends, and food will include opportunities for OPEN MIKE, POETRY READINGS, ART EXHIBITS, BOOK DISCUSSIONS, MUSIC, FOOD,
etc.

If you are interested in participating, contact Pastor Rose Ann Vita at ravita@fnol.net or 631-537-1187