For details on the following events scroll down:
* August 2 (Wednesday): Lecture on Carcinogens in Food in Babylon at 7pm
* August 6, 13, 20, 27 (Sundays): Vigil for Cease Fire in Lebanon, Gaza, End to Occupations of Iraq, Palestine
* August 6 (Sunday):August 6(Sunday): World Peace Vigil Commemorates Hiroshima in Bellport at 5:30pm
* August 19 (Saturday): A Day of Youth Celebration of Diversity in East Hampton 3 to 8 pm
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Repeating Events:
( see Counter-Recruiting for listing of weekly and monthly demonstrations)
* Sunday Nights: "Bush is a Liar Choir" rehearses in Lindenhurst from 7 to 9pm
* First Thursdays: Waging Peace - Meditation and Visualization in Westhampton Beach at 7pm
* Every Thursday evening - Book Study Group in Water Mill at 6:30
* "Herstory" Writing Workshops on Wednesdays in Farmingville (Spanish and English) 3 to 5 pm and Thursdays in Spanish only in East Hampton at 7 pm
* Second Tuesday of Month: South Fork Chapter of LI Progressive Coalition Meets in Water Mill at 6:30 pm
Details Follow:
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August 2 (Wednesday): Lecture on Carcinogens in Food in Babylon at 7pm
On Wednesday, August 2, 2006 at 7pm, the Babylon Green Party will host Don Hassig, Director of Cancer Action NY, to speak about eliminating the release of chemical carcinogens into the environment. While the ultimate goal of Cancer Action NY is to stop the release of chemicals from happening, they also work to prevent cancer by educating the public in the avoidance of exposure to carcinogenic pollutants which now exist in our air, water and food.
For directions to the Babylon Green Gathering, call 422-4702 or email
ian.wilder@yahoo.com
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August 6(Sunday): World Peace Vigil Commemorates Hiroshima Bombing in Bellport at 5:30pm
Join South Country Peace Groups' 24th Annual World Peace Vigil on Sunday, August 6th, the 61st anniversary of the nuclear destruction of Hiroshima.
A march will begin at 5:30 p.m. from the sidewalk adjacent to Woodland Cemetary on Station Road at Head of Neck Road in Bellport. The march will end at the water where a rally will be held with speakers from the Long Island Chapter of Veterans For Peace and others. Music by Catherine Greene and Sonny Meadows.
You may wish to wear white, the traditional Japanese color of mourning and/or bring a white candle.
A reception will follow at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Bellport.
Contact: 631-281-0055 or email dmu7@optonline.net
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August 6, 13, 20, 27 (Sundays): Vigil for End of Occupations of Palestine and Iraq and a Cease Fire in Lebanon - in Bridgehampton at 5pm
East End Women in Black continue their long running vigil this Sunday August 6 at 5pm at the Bridgehampton monument, Route 27 and Ocean Road.
There will be a weekly vigil each Sunday at 5pm in Bridgehampton (Aug 6, 13, 27) and in Sag Harbor (August 20). August is the 4th anniversary of East End Women in Black.
More Info: www.eewib.blogspot.com or 631-831-4966
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August 19 (Saturday): A Day of Youth Celebration of Diversity in East Hampton from 3 to 8 pm
Of the Youth, by the Youth, for the Youth: We are planning a day of vibrant celebration! Through music, poetry, photography, painting, etc. this youth-led event will showcase the powerful capabilities of the youth community on the east end of Long Island.
It is our hope that by bringing together the lively expression of various ages, ethnicities and social groups within the community, we will demonstrate the realities of youth today.
Diversity is the key to success for all species.
Join us Saturday August 19 from3 to 8pm at a location to be announced.
Contact: youthsoul06@yahoo.com or 631-512-2808 or 917-881-3355.
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Repeating Events:
See Suffolk Peace Vigils for a complete list of weekly and monthly vigils.
See Counter Recruiting Schedule for a listing of weekly and monthly demonstrations.
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Sunday nights from 7:00 to 9:00 in Lindenhurst: wants you to join their political action singing group.
Participate in songs regarding environment, anti-war, labor, multiculturalism, civil rights, and other issues. Sing historic songs of struggle and social change. Explore the role of music in political movements. Experience singing musical arrangements, in four part harmony.
Perform these songs for others. Contribute to the progressive movement while becoming culturally enriched. If you've ever wanted to be in a singing group, now is your chance! Experienced and non-experienced singers are welcome. All we ask is that you are able to sing on pitch.
Rehearsals take place, Sunday nights from 7:00 to 9:00 in Lindenhurst.
Anyone interested, please call Lisa Fishbein at: (631) 957-4954
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First Thursday each month: Waging Peace - Meditation and Visualization in Westhampton Beach at 7pm
A community gathering designed by a psychotherapist to combat feellings of helplessness and powerlessness. 32 Mill Road in Westhampton Beach from 7 to 8pm.
Contact Nancy Privett at 325-1402 or nlprivett@yahoo.com
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Thursday evening Book Study Group in Water Mill at 6:30 pm
The group meets at the Lutheran Church at Hayground Road and Montauk Highway on Thursdays at 6:30pmContact Pastor Vita at 631-537-1187 or pastorvita(at)verizon(dot)net
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"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 Spanish-speaking 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 and is conducted entirely in SpanishIt meets every Thursday, 7-9 p.m., at the Senior Citizens Center, 128 Springs-Fireplace Road.Call 631-723-0150 for more information.
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Second Tuesday each month:
South Fork Chapter - LI Progressive Coalition Meets in Water Mill at 6:30pm The regular monthly meeting of the South Fork chapter of the Progressive Coalition is at 6:30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Lutheran Church on Montauk Highway & Hayground Rd. between Water Mill and Bridgehampton.
Info: 516-541-1006, ext.55 or www dot lipc dot org
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