Week Starting April 14, 2005

In this week's report:


North Fork People of Conscience

Alternative Radio for the East End

Peace and Justice Calendar

Suffolk Peace Vigils

East End Peace and Justice Organizations

The East End Report is now at
www.eastendrep.blogspot.com

Also see www.spv.active.ws
the Suffolk Progressive Vision Web Site
for news from the Suffolk Peace Network,
Counter Military Recruiting Committee
and much more.
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The East End Report is heard on
Bill McNulty's"Lunch on Thursday" 12N, Thursday
WUSB Stony Brook 90.1 FM and WUSB.org

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East End Report excerpts on
Jim Krivo's Long Island Report
Thursday 6:45am on 'Wake Up Call'
WBAI 99.5 FM NYC and WBAI.org

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H E L P W A N T E D

volunteers needed to leaflet
outside of high schools, shopping centers, malls.

Flyers available for students and parents
informing them of their rights under the No Child Left Behind Act.

Contact Karen at 631-875-8647 or email spncr@active.ws


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Attention Cable TV Viewers:

Brookhaven / Hauppage
Public Access TV Channel 20


Saturday 1am (Sunday morning) - Show for the Workers:
The Weather Underground

Sunday 8 pm - Suffolk Progressive Vision:
Fr. Roy Bourgois in East Hampton


Sunday 11 pm - The Liberal Media:
U.S. Foreign Policy

Monday 6:00 pm - The Struggle Continues - Dr. Joy Leary


Democracy NOW!

Mondays 9:00 to 10:00 PM
Tuesdays 4:00 to 5:00 PM
Wednesdays/(Thursday) Midnight to 1:00 AM
Thursdays 6:30 to 7:30 AM
Fridays 4:00 to 5:00 PM

For Complete New Schedule

see www.spv.active.ws

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"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 am

Riverhead /Southampton /
Southold / Shelter Island

Public Access TV Channel 20


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The East End Report is compiled by Tony Ernst.
Comments and corrections should be sent to
eastendreport@optonline.net
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North Fork People of Conscience

A new group dedicated to projects for peace has recently been formed on the North Fork. The group, 'North Fork People of Conscience' (NFPC) had its start with the March 20 Peace Vigil in Greenport. At that vigil photos of soldiers who died in Iraq were displayed at the American Legion Hall!

Since then members of the group have turned their attention to military recruiting efforts in the schools. The federal 'No Child Left Behind Act' facilitates these recruiting activities by mandating schools to give the names, addresses and phone numbers of their 17 and 18 year old high school students to the recruiters or face a military investigation and ultimate loss of all federal funding for failure to comply. Parents may prevent this information from going to the military by signing an 'opt-out' form which the schools are also required to send.

In many towns in the US including most of Suffolk County groups are organizing to make students and parents aware of the requirements of the law, by meeting with school personel, students and faculty as well as by leafleting in shopping malls. The North Fork group decided to take this issue to the Southold Town Board at a meeting this past Tuesday April 12.

Pat Hovey of NFPC sent this report on the meeting:

"Last night seemed to go very well. I read a prepared statement from the North Fork People of Conscience to the town board asking them to facilitate a meeting with the school administrators, teachers, and parent representatives in order to formulate a unified policy regarding the release of our children's personal information to military recruiters. We stressed that the No Child Left Behind Act demands equal access to our children (the same as college recruiters or employers) but not intrusive access which is what we are getting. The Town Supervisor, Josh Horton said he was interested in pursuing this matter, and that he will get back to us. We hope that he will, but in the meantime we will continue to push this agenda with or without the Town Board's help."

If you would like to be kept up to date on the activities of North Fork People of Conscience send an email to Pat Hovey at hovey@optonline.net

For more info on efforts to counter military recruiting see www.spv.active.ws (suffolk county groups) and www.rethinkingschools.org or www.afsc.org/youthmil.htm.

Alternative Radio for the East End

This week the community radio station WPKN of Bridgeport at 89.5 FM added a new transmitter broadcasting from Montauk at 88.7 with call sign WPKM. The station is a source for alternative international and national news and decidedly non-commercial music. It is entirely funded by listener contributions and programmed by a group of 160 volunteers and 2 paid employees. WPKM will serve the East Hampton and Southold areas. The WPKN signal is stronger in Southampton and areas to the west. As WPKM went on the air the station was in the midst of raising funds.. but there is much to be heard at these frequencies.

In particular WPKN originates a weekly syndicated news magazine called "Between the Lines" heard Tuesday at 5:30pm, Wednesday at 7:30 am and Saturday at 2pm. The program "Counterpoint" heard Monday evening at 8pm features interviews with experts on international issues. Both programs are produced by a team headed by Scott Harris.

In addition a daily (Mon-Fri) news cast "Free Speech Radio News", distributed by Pacifica Radio is heard at 6pm. This is just part of what WPKN and WPKM offer in the public affairs area.

A group of East Enders active in peace and social justice organization wrote to WPKN Program Director Luis Pomales last week. They welcomed WPKM to the East End but requested that the station also be an outlet for news of our area and they indicated that a newscast covering the concerns of peace and justice groups would be greatly appreciated. They also requested that Pacifica Radio's "Democracy Now", not available in much of the East End, be added to the schedule.

We understand that WPKN is actively considering this proposal and urge you to stay tuned!

Peace & Justice Calendar - Starting April 14

* April 14 (Thursday): Southampton Housing Coalition Meets in Southampton at 6:30pm

* April 16, 17 (Saturday, Sunday): Spirit of Spring Festival at Shinnecock 11am to 4pm

* April 17th(Sunday): East End Poetry Workshop in East Hampton at 2pm

* April 17 (Sunday) Discussion: Defense of the Bill of Rights Resolution in Water Mill at 2pm

* April 17 (Sunday): East End Women in Black Vigil for Peace at Sag Harbor Wharf 3pm

* April 19 (Tuesday): Film on Retail Giant v. Small Town-"Talking to the Wall" in Southampton at 7pm

* April 20 (Wednesday): Nutrition and Anatomy Workshop in East Hampton 9-11am

* April 21 (Thursday): Greater Farmingville Community Assn. Meets in Holtsville at 7:15

* April 22,23 (Friday, Saturday): Earth Festival at Southampton Campus LIU starting 11am

* April 26 (Tuesday): Film - "End of Suburbia" at Southampton 7pm

* April 26 (Tuesday) Suffolk Peace Network Forum on Iraq and Vietam in Bayshore at 7:15pm

* April 27 (Wednesday): Discussion regarding the Military and the Draft in Blue Point at 7:15pm

* April 27 (Wednesday): Nutrition and Anatomy Workshop in East Hampton 9-11am

* April 28 (Thursday): Film on Retail Giant v. Small Town-"Talking to the Wall" in Sag Harbor at 7pm

* April 30 (Saturday): Discussion on Iraq - Portrait of a Pre-Emptive War in Southampton 3pm


* May 2 ( Monday): Press Conference on "Ending Gridlock" - Transportation Report at 10am in Southampton

* Repeating Events: "Herstory" Writing Workshops in English and Spanish: Thursdays in East Hampton at 7 pm

Details follow:

April 14 (Thursday): Southampton Housing Coalition Meets in Southampton

The group promoting workforce-affordable housing in Southampton meets at the United Methodist Church in Southampton at 160 North Main Street in Southampton at 6:30pm

more info: Michael O'Neill leoneill@optonline.net

April 16, 17 (Saturday, Sunday): Spirit of Spring Festival at Shinnecock 11am to 4pm


Welcome Spring at the Shinnecock Nation Cultural Center and Museum located at Montauk Highway and West Gate Road. Crafts by Shinnecock artisans will be displayed including stone, antler and wood carving, jewelery, candles. Refreshments, baked goods available.

Info: 631-287-4923



April 17th(Sunday): East End Poetry Workshop in East Hampton at 2pm

To celebrate Poetry Week the East Hampton Library has invited members of the East End
Poetry Workshop to read their poems. The event will take place Sunday April 17th at 2:00 pm at the library, 159 Main Street, East Hampton contact Jean Hoffman aronshe@aol.com


April 17 (Sunday) Discussion: Defense of the Bill of Rights Resolution in Water Mill at 2pm

A panel including Jared Feurer, Jay Schniederman & others will discuss a resolution to be presented to the east end towns and the Suffolk Legislature on Defense of the Bill of Rights. The meeting is scheduled for 2pm at the Water Mill Community House on Route 27.


April 17 (Sunday): East End Women in Black Vigil for Peace at Sag Harbor Wharf 3pm

East End Women in Black stand for peace and justice for all people. Join us to oppose the war in Iraq and the occupations of Iraq and Palestine at 3pm on Sunday, April 17 at the Wharf in Sag Harbor. We say 'Support the troops and bring them home now!'

More Info: www.eewib.blogspot.com or 631-831-4966 or email eewib@optonline.net


April 19 (Tuesday): Film on Retail Giant v. Small Town-"Talking to the Wall" in Southampton at 7pm

The film "Talking to the Wall-The Story of an American Bargain" will be shown at Chancellor's Building - Duke Lecture Hall on the LIU Southampton Campus on Tuesday, April 19 at 7pm.
"Talking to the Wall" tells the story of a retail giant thwarted by the citizens of a small town.
The film is sponsored by "BOX-BUSTERS" a coalition of groups opposed to the development in Bridgehampton of a 'Big Box' retail complex.

Note: The film will also be shown at Bay St Theater, Sag Harbor on Thursday April 28

for more information call 631-725-1149


April 20 (Wednesday): Nutrition and Anatomy Workshop in East Hampton 9-11am

Learn about kidney and liver system, foods and herbs at the Senior Citizens Center at 128 Springs Fireplace Road in East Hampton from 9 to 11 am. Repeats on Wednesday April 27.

Contact: Michael Butler at 324-4947



April 21 (Thursday): Greater Farmingville Community Assn. Meets in Holtsville at 7:15

FYI: The next meeting of the organization formerly known as Sachem Quality of Life is scheduled for April 21st at the Sequoya Middle School, Waverly Ave., Holtsville @ 7:15 p.m. Tentative guest speaker is Brookhaven Town Supervisor John LaValle. This organization is opposed to immigrant day laborers and those who have tried to improve their working conditions.


April 22,23 (Friday, Saturday): Earth Festival at Southampton Campus LIU starting 11am

The Earth Festival will include Marine Station Tours (2-5pm on Friday), speakers on wide range of environmental and social issues, music and free BBQ(at 4pm Friday), 'veggie' car and hybrid car exhibits. Festival from 11am to 12 Midnight on Friday and 11am to 9pm on Saturday at Southampton Campus of LIU.

info at 631-287-8956


April 26 (Tuesday): Film - "End of Suburbia" at Southampton 7pm

A film about 'peak oil' and its effect on the suburban way of life will be shown at the Duke Lecture Hall in the Chancellor's Building at the Southampton Campus of LIU at 7pm.

info Scott.Carlin@liu.edu



April 26 (Tuesday) Suffolk Peace Network Forum on Iraq and Vietam in Bayshore at 7:15pm

The Suffolk Peace Network's monthly forum will be on “Iraqi Freedom or Vietnam Revisited?” Explore the similarities and differences. Location is the Bayshore-Brightwaters Library in Bayshore. Open to the public. Refreshments served.

Call Brian for more info: 631-968-5571


April 27 (Wednesday): Nutrition and Anatomy Workshop in East Hampton 9-11am

see April 20.




April 27 (Wednesday): Discussion regarding the Military and the Draft in Blue Point at 7:15pm

Discussion regarding military and the draft at the Bayport-Blue Point Public Library, 203 Blue Point Ave. in Blue Point.

Contact: Matt at jonnydoe1492@hotmail.com



April 28 (Thursday): Film on Retail Giant v. Small Town-"Talking to the Wall" in Sag Harbor at 7pm

The film "Talking to the Wall-The Story of an American Bargain" will be shown at Bay St Theater, Sag Harbor on Thursday April 28 at 7pm.

"Talking to the Wall" tells the story of a retail giant thwarted by the citizens of a small town.
The film is sponsored by "BOX-BUSTERS" a coalition of groups opposed to the development in Bridgehampton of a 'Big Box' retail complex.

for more information call 631-725-1149


April 30 (Saturday): Discussion on Iraq - Portrait of a Pre-Emptive War in Southampton 3pm

The 'Costs of War' is the title of a discussion to be held at the United Methodist Church at 160 Main St in Southampton on Saturday April 30 from 3 to 5 pm. The discussion will cover casualties, psychological effects on soldiers and losses to families as well as the loss of resources for domestic programs.

Invited Keynote Speakers: Rev. Osagyefo Sekou of Clergy and Laity Concerned About the War and Nancy Lessen of Military Families Speak Out.

Photos of the war dead and grave markers from recent memorial services will be displayed.

The event is sponsored by the East End Interfaith Task Force and the Eastern Long Island NAACP with the help of the North Fork People of Conscience, East End Veterans for Peace and the United Methodist Church of Southampton, Rev. Jack King, Pastor

More information: 631-831-4966


May 2 ( Monday): Press Conference on Transportation Report at 10am in Southampton

The event will be at Southampton Campus of LIU at 10am Monday. location tba.

more information: Scott.Carlin@liu.edu




May 14 & 21 (Saturdays): Draft Counseling Sessions - Location to be determined 11am-2pm

Draft counseling sessions by Paul Frazier of the Syracuse Peace Council Saturdays from 11am-2pm. $15.00 fee. Location to be determined.

more info: karen at rksrc@optonline.net


Repeating Event:

"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.


Special Note:

Send event listings for next week's report to eastendreport@optonline.net by 5 pm April 19. Plain old text would be appreciated!
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