Week of October 6, 2005

In this week's report:
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Message From the Streets

Democracy Now! onTV Channel 20 in Southampton/Southold/Shelter Island/Riverhead

Peace & Justice Calendar

Suffolk Peace Vigils


Also see the Suffolk Progressive Vision web site for links to the Suffolk Peace Network Counter Military Recruiting Committee, Brookhaven Public Access TV and much more.
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Message from the Streets

The message that 300,000 protesters and 400 arrestees left at the White House last month was clear: "Stop the War in Iraq and Bring Our Troops Home". Another message was left a few blocks away according to this item from the Washington Post.

Dear Diary:
A friend and I were walking near Columbus Park in Chinatown when we saw a mother teaching her son alphabet letters from some sidewalk graffiti.

"That's an M, that's a P, yes, that's an E!" she said.

When we walked past, we saw the graffiti: "Impeach Bush".

Yasmeen Ahmed Pattie

If you are as distressed by the killing as those of us who journeyed to DC last week tell Congressman Tim Bishop who from all accounts still does not get it. He thinks that we must stay until the Iraqis can defend themselves against the insurgents. But efforts by the US to build an Iraqi force have so far failed while insurgents have infiltrated Iraqi ranks. The bottom line is that more and more of our troops will die until we convince Congress to put a stop to this war.

If you would like to join a group of East Enders who will take the message to Mr. Bishop contact us at eastendreport@yahoo.com.

Peace & Justice Calendar - Starting October 6

UPDATED 10/06

For details about the following events scroll down:


* October 8 (Saturday): Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with OLA in Bridgehampton 8pm to Midnight

* October 9 (Sunday): Benefit-Celebration - South Fork Chapter Long Island Progressive Coalition in East Hampton at 3pm

* October 17th (Monday): Cindy Sheehan Speaks at Nassau Community College, Uniondale at 11:15 & 2:15

* October 22 (Saturday): NAACP Annual Membership Luncheon in Riverhead at 12 Noon

* Repeating Events:

* "Herstory" Writing Workshops in Spanish and English:



Mondays in Farmingville 3 to 5 pm
Thursdays in East Hampton at 7 pm

* Writers Guild of America East Strike in Wainscott, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm

Details:
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October 8 (Saturday): Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with OLA in Bridgehampton 8pm to Midnight

Join Organizacion Latino Americana (OLA) at the Brideghampton Community House.

8 to 9pm: Cocktails with Latino performers F.A.C.E.S and "Duo Sentimental"

9 to midnight live music "Los Ritmicos de Long Island", and DJ Chile

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October 9 (Sunday): Benefit /Celebration - South Fork Chapter Long Island Progressive Coalition in East Hampton at 3pm

Join the celebration of the 5th anniversary of the South Fork Chapter of LI Progessive Coalition. Special guest speaker is Michael Ratner, Vice President of the Center for Constitutional Rights. Honorees are Joseph Giannini of the East End Veterans, Linda Kabot, Southampton Town Council, Judy Lerner of Peace Action and Lucius Ware, President of the Eastern LI Branch of NAACP.
The celebration will take place from 3 to 5pm at at 16 Todd Lane, East Hampton, the home of Jean Hoffmann and Eric Kruh. Food will be served.
For directions and reservations call 516-541-1006.
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October 17th (Monday): Cindy Sheehan Speaks at Nassau Community College, Uniondale

Cindy Sheahan will speak at the CCB building, Monday October 17 at 11:15am and 2:15pm. The building is on Davis Avenue at Nassau Community College off Hempstead Turnpike in Uniondale.

Seating is limited and students will be given preference. Everyone must present a Photo ID.

Directions at 516.572.7501 or Nassau Community College

It is suggested that people get there early as parking is limited and difficult to find.

more info: Sheila at
scroke@verizon.net
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October 22 (Saturday): NAACP Annual Membership Luncheon in Riverhead at 12 Noon
The Eastern Long Island Branch of the NAACP will hold its annual membership luncheon on Saturday October 22 at theBest Western Hotel, West Main Street, Riverhead. Seating at noon, luncheon starts 1 pm.
We will honor our Life Members, new and from prior years. The Guest of Honor will be Ms.Theo Braunskill, Retiring Affirmative Action Officer of the Town of Southampton.
Call 287-7346 for ticket information.

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Repeating Events:

"Herstory" Writing Workshops in Spanish and English:

Mondays in Farmingville: Herstory Writers Workshop meets every Monday afternoon at the Farmingville branch of the Workplace Project from 3 to 5. Both English-speaking and Spanish-speaking women come together to share and shape their life experiences through memoir writing. The workshop is conducted in both English and Spanish. Call 631-723-0150 for more information and directions to the center.

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 lifewriting.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.

Writers Guild of America East Strike in Wainscott, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm

The Writer's Guild is on strike against Big Big World Productions in East Hampton.They are picketing from Monday through Friday, 10 to 4 pm at 75 Industrial Road, Wainscott More Info at www dot wgaeast dot org
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