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Southampton to Purchase Small Part of Hills Site
Bellport Village v. South Country Peace Group
Rev. Holly Haile Davis: Message to Town Board
The Spirit of the Land
Peace & Justice Calendar
Suffolk Peace Vigils (East End Women in Black and South Country Peace Group Vigil Sunday
Counter Recruiting Schedule
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Southampton To Purchase Small Part of Shinnecock Hills Historic Site
The Southampton Town Board acted Tuesday night to purchase about 3 acres of a 13 acre hillside site along Shinnecock Bay. The property currently owned by developer Robert Romeo is an ecologicaly sensitive site in the Shinnecock Hills and is believed to contain Native American graves.
At a hearing on the purchase speakers from the Shinnecock Nation and the Inter-Tribal Historic Preservation Task Force as well as non-native neighbors voiced dissapointment and urged the Board to purchase the whole 13 acres.
Native grave sites have been identified on eastern slopes of high points in the area. One of these sites adjacent to the Romeo property was developed in the 1980s.
Shinneock Rebecca Genia of the Preservation Task Force said "we have been talking over 4-1/2 years about what this property means to us"
She recounted how the Task Force was formed after a land owner built a horse barn over a native grave site where bones had been discovered on Shelter Island. The owner bulldozed the graves, sending bones flying, after promising to stop construction. After the main house was destroyed in a fire, the property was sold for preservation.
Reverend Holly Haile Davis of Shinnecock* noted that native grave sites have been found on the Shinnecock Hills Golf Course and neighboring Southamtpon College.
Reverend Davis spoke about grave sites of saints and kings in England, Scotland and in Egypt preserved as holy places.
"· People from all over the world make pilgrimages to Egypt's Mount Sinai in order to behold the ancient St. Catherine's Monastery, respected by Muslim and Jew and Christian, and which is to this day protected, because there are people who are committed to safeguard that hallowed place and believe it important to do so as long as it is possible.
At St. Catherine's there is a sign posted on which it is lettered plainly for all the world to read, these words: "DO NOT FORGET THAT YOU ARE IN A HOLY PLACE".
"It seems that many of our non-Shinnecock neighbors have forgotten that YOU ARE IN A HOLY PLACE, and that the Shinnecock Hills – all of the Shinnecock Hills, is a HOLY PLACE - an ancient burial place for our people."
"We have asked you to not desecrate our HOLY PLACES. And we have asked repeatedly for our Hills to be preserved, we have asked continually for this land and our spiritual beliefs and our sacred connection to this land be respected, and time and time again you ignore what we say, and over and over you draw lines on your paper, and trace boundaries on your maps, and sign checks in your checkbooks and record deeds in your deed books, and you think your inadequate attempts to truly protect and care for this HOLY PLACE worthy of our gratitude. "
Shinnecock Hills resident Hope Sandrow said that the area has been a battle ground and urged the Board to start a reconcilliation with the Shinnecock by purchasing all of the site.
A move by Suffolk County to purchase part of the Romeo property is still under consideration.
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This report was prepared for broadcast on WPKN Local News, heard Monday-Friday at 6:30 pm on WPKN 89.5 Bridgeport and WPKM 88.7 Montauk.
* A complete record of Reverend Davis' remarks is posted on this week's East End Report.
At a hearing on the purchase speakers from the Shinnecock Nation and the Inter-Tribal Historic Preservation Task Force as well as non-native neighbors voiced dissapointment and urged the Board to purchase the whole 13 acres.
Native grave sites have been identified on eastern slopes of high points in the area. One of these sites adjacent to the Romeo property was developed in the 1980s.
Shinneock Rebecca Genia of the Preservation Task Force said "we have been talking over 4-1/2 years about what this property means to us"
She recounted how the Task Force was formed after a land owner built a horse barn over a native grave site where bones had been discovered on Shelter Island. The owner bulldozed the graves, sending bones flying, after promising to stop construction. After the main house was destroyed in a fire, the property was sold for preservation.
Reverend Holly Haile Davis of Shinnecock* noted that native grave sites have been found on the Shinnecock Hills Golf Course and neighboring Southamtpon College.
Reverend Davis spoke about grave sites of saints and kings in England, Scotland and in Egypt preserved as holy places.
"· People from all over the world make pilgrimages to Egypt's Mount Sinai in order to behold the ancient St. Catherine's Monastery, respected by Muslim and Jew and Christian, and which is to this day protected, because there are people who are committed to safeguard that hallowed place and believe it important to do so as long as it is possible.
At St. Catherine's there is a sign posted on which it is lettered plainly for all the world to read, these words: "DO NOT FORGET THAT YOU ARE IN A HOLY PLACE".
"It seems that many of our non-Shinnecock neighbors have forgotten that YOU ARE IN A HOLY PLACE, and that the Shinnecock Hills – all of the Shinnecock Hills, is a HOLY PLACE - an ancient burial place for our people."
"We have asked you to not desecrate our HOLY PLACES. And we have asked repeatedly for our Hills to be preserved, we have asked continually for this land and our spiritual beliefs and our sacred connection to this land be respected, and time and time again you ignore what we say, and over and over you draw lines on your paper, and trace boundaries on your maps, and sign checks in your checkbooks and record deeds in your deed books, and you think your inadequate attempts to truly protect and care for this HOLY PLACE worthy of our gratitude. "
Shinnecock Hills resident Hope Sandrow said that the area has been a battle ground and urged the Board to start a reconcilliation with the Shinnecock by purchasing all of the site.
A move by Suffolk County to purchase part of the Romeo property is still under consideration.
____________________________________________
This report was prepared for broadcast on WPKN Local News, heard Monday-Friday at 6:30 pm on WPKN 89.5 Bridgeport and WPKM 88.7 Montauk.
* A complete record of Reverend Davis' remarks is posted on this week's East End Report.
Bellport Village v. South Country Peace Group
Thursday, August 24 6:30 pm
At the Bellport Community Center—Bell St, Bellport
PRESS CONFERENCE
(across from the parking lot adjacent to the Chowder House)
Join & support the South Country Peace Group as we make a statement to the Long Island media concerning legal issues that have arisen with the Bellport Village over the use of the roads in Bellport Village leading up to our 24th World Peace Vigil Event that takes place each August 6 (Hiroshima Day).
The Suffolk County Chapter of the NYCLU has stated its intention to file a federal lawsuit against the Village of Bellport for violating the First Amendment rights of the South Country Peace Group.
The Village has just recently put into effect regulations that require anyone wishing to use the public streets for a parade or protest to show proof of at least a two million dollar liability insurance policy and that they sign an agreement to indemnify the Village for any costs or expenses arising from claims or law suits due to injuries or accidents that happen at or as a result of that parade or protest. The Village denied the South Country Peace Group’s application for a permit to hold the protest on August 6.
The South Country Peace Group hopes that members of our organization and members of the LI peace & justice community across LI will stand with us Thursday night. We do need a strong showing of support. Two people from our organization have been designated to be spokespersons. All we request is that you come out for a half hour or an hour and stand with us.
Dennis Urlaub
Co-Chair
South Country Peace Group
At the Bellport Community Center—Bell St, Bellport
PRESS CONFERENCE
(across from the parking lot adjacent to the Chowder House)
Join & support the South Country Peace Group as we make a statement to the Long Island media concerning legal issues that have arisen with the Bellport Village over the use of the roads in Bellport Village leading up to our 24th World Peace Vigil Event that takes place each August 6 (Hiroshima Day).
The Suffolk County Chapter of the NYCLU has stated its intention to file a federal lawsuit against the Village of Bellport for violating the First Amendment rights of the South Country Peace Group.
The Village has just recently put into effect regulations that require anyone wishing to use the public streets for a parade or protest to show proof of at least a two million dollar liability insurance policy and that they sign an agreement to indemnify the Village for any costs or expenses arising from claims or law suits due to injuries or accidents that happen at or as a result of that parade or protest. The Village denied the South Country Peace Group’s application for a permit to hold the protest on August 6.
The South Country Peace Group hopes that members of our organization and members of the LI peace & justice community across LI will stand with us Thursday night. We do need a strong showing of support. Two people from our organization have been designated to be spokespersons. All we request is that you come out for a half hour or an hour and stand with us.
Dennis Urlaub
Co-Chair
South Country Peace Group
Rev. Holly Haile Davis: Message to Southampton Town Board
There are many HOLY PLACES in this beautiful world we are blessed to call home.
· When one travels to England to visit Holy Island, one finds Linsidfarne, an ancient place of prayer and reflection and contemplation and veneration, a sacred burial place of saints.
· If one journeys to Scotland's tiny Isle of Iona, one finds a very old place of prayer and meditation and rumination and reverence, the sacred burial place of kings.
· People from all over the world make pilgrimages to Mount Sinai in order to behold the ancient St. Catherine's Monastery, respected by Muslim and Jew and Christian, and which is to this day protected, because there are people who are committed to safeguard that hallowed place and believe it important to do so as long as it is possible.
At St. Catherine's there is a sign posted on which it is lettered plainly for all the world to read in Arabic and in Greek and in English these words:
"DO NOT FORGET THAT YOU ARE IN A HOLY PLACE".
It seems that many of our non-Shinnecock neighbors have forgotten that YOU ARE IN A HOLY PLACE, and that the Shinnecock Hills – all of the Shinnecock Hills, is a HOLY PLACE an ancient burial place for our people.
We have asked you to not desecrate our HOLY PLACES. And we have asked repeatedly for our Hills to be preserved, we have asked continually for this land and our spiritual beliefs and our sacred connection to this land be respected, and time and time again you ignore what we say, and over and over you draw lines on your paper, and trace boundaries on your maps, and sign checks in your checkbooks and record deeds in your deed books, and you think your inadequate attempts to truly protect and care for this HOLY PLACE worthy of our gratitude. To allow further construction on this land, as described in a deal I heard about today is to miss the point.
But I am not without hope – it is my hope that even this very night you might begin to think with your heart, and you might think a new thought about respecting your neighbors, and about regarding our HOLY PLACE, what there is left to protect of the Shinnecock Hills; the whole of these 13 contiguous acres.
If, however, past behavior is the best indication of future behavior, I ought place no trust in the thought that if there be found one human or funerary artifact, if there is found one ancient relic or even as many as 10 human bodies – as was recently the case on Shelter Island – that you would do anything other than continue with your plans to completely dominate the sacred lands of my people, and to commence with your vision of development which is destruction and pollution of our HOLY PLACE.
· There have been human burials found on the Shinnecock Hills Golf Course and, even so, it is not held in reverence by those who now occupy that land or by those whose play and commerce continues on those hills – at least not yet.
· There have been human burials unearthed on the campus of the Southampton College and yet it is not 'held apart' or set aside in reverence as a HOLY PLACE by those who currently occupy that land, business continues on those hills, too, at least today it did.
It would seem that the human remains found on the Golf Course and on the Southampton College Campus and in other places in the Shinnecock Hills are not respected because they are those of Native People; it would seem that because they are not the remains of white people whose local graves and holy places are regarded as worthy of respect, construction (as you call it) and destruction (as we call it) in this place – a place called even by non-Natives 'archeologically sensitive' – is continued with impunity.
It is my observation that the concern of this Township and its government is to, along with its current legal action against the Shinnecock Nation claiming that we do not exist, and that we do not have the right to exist, continue to do with our sacred land precisely what you wish, and to do exactly what makes the most money for those who deal in money, and to do what ever translates into the greatest 'political profit' for those who deal in power and votes and public opinion.
Where are the HOLY PLACES OF THE SHINNECOCK? The HOLY PLACES OF THE SHINNECOCK lie beneath the grand homes and palaces and golf courses and tennis courts of our neighbors who have yet to understand that this land is more than merely their passing property investment – it is our life – and you care very little for the life of my Shinnecock People as demonstrated daily here in the heart of the Hamptons at the height of the season.
IT IS MY HOPE THAT YOU WILL SHOW ME SOMETHING NEW TONIGHT.
Reverend Holly Haile Davis, DD
August 22, 2006
Testamony at hearing on Southampton Town acceptance of easements on the property of Robert Romeo in Shinnecock Hills.
· When one travels to England to visit Holy Island, one finds Linsidfarne, an ancient place of prayer and reflection and contemplation and veneration, a sacred burial place of saints.
· If one journeys to Scotland's tiny Isle of Iona, one finds a very old place of prayer and meditation and rumination and reverence, the sacred burial place of kings.
· People from all over the world make pilgrimages to Mount Sinai in order to behold the ancient St. Catherine's Monastery, respected by Muslim and Jew and Christian, and which is to this day protected, because there are people who are committed to safeguard that hallowed place and believe it important to do so as long as it is possible.
At St. Catherine's there is a sign posted on which it is lettered plainly for all the world to read in Arabic and in Greek and in English these words:
"DO NOT FORGET THAT YOU ARE IN A HOLY PLACE".
It seems that many of our non-Shinnecock neighbors have forgotten that YOU ARE IN A HOLY PLACE, and that the Shinnecock Hills – all of the Shinnecock Hills, is a HOLY PLACE an ancient burial place for our people.
We have asked you to not desecrate our HOLY PLACES. And we have asked repeatedly for our Hills to be preserved, we have asked continually for this land and our spiritual beliefs and our sacred connection to this land be respected, and time and time again you ignore what we say, and over and over you draw lines on your paper, and trace boundaries on your maps, and sign checks in your checkbooks and record deeds in your deed books, and you think your inadequate attempts to truly protect and care for this HOLY PLACE worthy of our gratitude. To allow further construction on this land, as described in a deal I heard about today is to miss the point.
But I am not without hope – it is my hope that even this very night you might begin to think with your heart, and you might think a new thought about respecting your neighbors, and about regarding our HOLY PLACE, what there is left to protect of the Shinnecock Hills; the whole of these 13 contiguous acres.
If, however, past behavior is the best indication of future behavior, I ought place no trust in the thought that if there be found one human or funerary artifact, if there is found one ancient relic or even as many as 10 human bodies – as was recently the case on Shelter Island – that you would do anything other than continue with your plans to completely dominate the sacred lands of my people, and to commence with your vision of development which is destruction and pollution of our HOLY PLACE.
· There have been human burials found on the Shinnecock Hills Golf Course and, even so, it is not held in reverence by those who now occupy that land or by those whose play and commerce continues on those hills – at least not yet.
· There have been human burials unearthed on the campus of the Southampton College and yet it is not 'held apart' or set aside in reverence as a HOLY PLACE by those who currently occupy that land, business continues on those hills, too, at least today it did.
It would seem that the human remains found on the Golf Course and on the Southampton College Campus and in other places in the Shinnecock Hills are not respected because they are those of Native People; it would seem that because they are not the remains of white people whose local graves and holy places are regarded as worthy of respect, construction (as you call it) and destruction (as we call it) in this place – a place called even by non-Natives 'archeologically sensitive' – is continued with impunity.
It is my observation that the concern of this Township and its government is to, along with its current legal action against the Shinnecock Nation claiming that we do not exist, and that we do not have the right to exist, continue to do with our sacred land precisely what you wish, and to do exactly what makes the most money for those who deal in money, and to do what ever translates into the greatest 'political profit' for those who deal in power and votes and public opinion.
Where are the HOLY PLACES OF THE SHINNECOCK? The HOLY PLACES OF THE SHINNECOCK lie beneath the grand homes and palaces and golf courses and tennis courts of our neighbors who have yet to understand that this land is more than merely their passing property investment – it is our life – and you care very little for the life of my Shinnecock People as demonstrated daily here in the heart of the Hamptons at the height of the season.
IT IS MY HOPE THAT YOU WILL SHOW ME SOMETHING NEW TONIGHT.
Reverend Holly Haile Davis, DD
August 22, 2006
Testamony at hearing on Southampton Town acceptance of easements on the property of Robert Romeo in Shinnecock Hills.
The Spirit of the Land
This is about saving the land and the spirit of the land.
To many of us Europeans the land is just real estate -
and real estate is big in the Hamptons.
But think: where did this real estate come from?
I have no more words.
So I borrow some from a Native brother.
Luther Standing Bear was a 20th century Lakota chief. He said:
"But in the Indian the spirit of the land is still vested,
it will be until other men are able to divine
and meet its rhythm.
Men must be born and reborn to belong.
Their bodies must be formed
of the dust of their forefathers' bones." *
Chief Standing Bear also said:
" The old Lakota was wise. He knew that man's heart,
away from nature, becomes hard;
he knew that lack of respect for growing, living things
soon led to lack of respect for humans too. " *
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* quoted from "In the Spirit of Crazy Horse" by Peter Matthiessen , Viking, New York, 1991
Testimony in regard to preserving land in Shinnecock Hills. Delivered to Southampton Town Board, August 22, 2006 by Anthony Ernst.
To many of us Europeans the land is just real estate -
and real estate is big in the Hamptons.
But think: where did this real estate come from?
I have no more words.
So I borrow some from a Native brother.
Luther Standing Bear was a 20th century Lakota chief. He said:
"But in the Indian the spirit of the land is still vested,
it will be until other men are able to divine
and meet its rhythm.
Men must be born and reborn to belong.
Their bodies must be formed
of the dust of their forefathers' bones." *
Chief Standing Bear also said:
" The old Lakota was wise. He knew that man's heart,
away from nature, becomes hard;
he knew that lack of respect for growing, living things
soon led to lack of respect for humans too. " *
________________________________________________________________
* quoted from "In the Spirit of Crazy Horse" by Peter Matthiessen , Viking, New York, 1991
Testimony in regard to preserving land in Shinnecock Hills. Delivered to Southampton Town Board, August 22, 2006 by Anthony Ernst.
Peace & Justice Calendar Starting August 23
Click here for August 31 Calendar
Calendar Starting August 24:
For details about the following events SCROLL DOWN:
* August 25 (Friday): Film: Sisters of Resistance in Greenport at 8pm
* August 27 (Sunday): Vigil for End of Occupations of Palestine and Iraq and for Peace in Lebanon - in Bridgehampton at 5pm
* September 11 (Monday): Lonelyville to the Lighthouse Walk for Peace on Fire Island 8 - 9:30am
_______________________________________________
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
* 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 25 (Friday): Film: Sisters of Resistance in Greenport at 8pm
The North Fork People of Conscience documentary film series is presenting SISTERS OF RESISTANCE on Friday, August 25 at 8 pm at the Peconic Landing auditorium in Greenport.
Admission is free.
The film is one hour long and will be followed by an audience discussion.
More information about the film can be found on our blog
nfpofc.blogspot.com
________________________________________________
August 27 (Sunday): Vigil for End of Occupations of Palestine and Iraq and for Peace in Lebanon - in Bridgehampton at 5pm
East End Women in Black continue their long running vigil this Sunday August 27 at 5pm at the monument/flagpole in Bridgehampton. This marks the start of the fifth year of these vigils.
There will be another vigil at 5pm in Bridgehampton on Sunday September 3.
More Info: www.eewib.blogspot.com or 631-831-4966
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September 11 (Monday): Lonelyville to the Lighthouse Walk for Peace on Fire Island 8 - 9:30am
Mark the anniversary of September 11th in a Walk for Peace to reflect on the tragic events of that day, remember those who lost their lives in the attacks, those who lost or risked their lives saving others, and make a stand for peace at a time of great danger, suffering and war around the world.
The walk is on Monday, September 11th. It starts at 8am at the top of No Name Walk in Lonelyville, Fire Island (a.k.a Plank Walk -- most western walk in Lonelyville, Fire Island) and ends at the Fire Island Lighthouse -- approximate arrival time 9:00am.
Why:
• To take a step in the right direction for a peaceful world.
• Because Fire Island offers a beautiful, serene environment that will enable thoughtful reflection and bring like minds together.
• Because volunteers have created peace inspired displays along route.
• Because the Fire Island Ferries has generously donated a FREE return ferry ride from the Lighthouse/ Ranger's Dock at leaving 10:45am to FAIR HARBOR.
Directons: From Bay Shore, take the Fire Island Ferries (99 Maple Avenue, 7:00am boat) to Dunewood. At the Dunewood ferry dock walk south to Central Walk. Make a left (heading east) at the tennis courts and continue past the Lonelyville community garden (wooden walk). At end, make a right and continue straight up to beach.
The "Lonelyville to the Lighthouse Walk for Peace" will take place rain or shine
For information call Tara at (631) 583-877-9219, or via email at tmcb@erols.com
__________________________________________________
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.
________________________________________________
Sunday nights from 7:00 to 9:00 in Lindenhurst: Join 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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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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Send event listings for next week's report by 5pm Tuesday to eastendreport@yahoo.com
Plain old text would be appreciated!
Calendar Starting August 24:
For details about the following events SCROLL DOWN:
* August 25 (Friday): Film: Sisters of Resistance in Greenport at 8pm
* August 27 (Sunday): Vigil for End of Occupations of Palestine and Iraq and for Peace in Lebanon - in Bridgehampton at 5pm
* September 11 (Monday): Lonelyville to the Lighthouse Walk for Peace on Fire Island 8 - 9:30am
_______________________________________________
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
* 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:
________________________________________________
August 25 (Friday): Film: Sisters of Resistance in Greenport at 8pm
The North Fork People of Conscience documentary film series is presenting SISTERS OF RESISTANCE on Friday, August 25 at 8 pm at the Peconic Landing auditorium in Greenport.
Admission is free.
The film is one hour long and will be followed by an audience discussion.
More information about the film can be found on our blog
nfpofc.blogspot.com
________________________________________________
August 27 (Sunday): Vigil for End of Occupations of Palestine and Iraq and for Peace in Lebanon - in Bridgehampton at 5pm
East End Women in Black continue their long running vigil this Sunday August 27 at 5pm at the monument/flagpole in Bridgehampton. This marks the start of the fifth year of these vigils.
There will be another vigil at 5pm in Bridgehampton on Sunday September 3.
More Info: www.eewib.blogspot.com or 631-831-4966
________________________________________________
September 11 (Monday): Lonelyville to the Lighthouse Walk for Peace on Fire Island 8 - 9:30am
Mark the anniversary of September 11th in a Walk for Peace to reflect on the tragic events of that day, remember those who lost their lives in the attacks, those who lost or risked their lives saving others, and make a stand for peace at a time of great danger, suffering and war around the world.
The walk is on Monday, September 11th. It starts at 8am at the top of No Name Walk in Lonelyville, Fire Island (a.k.a Plank Walk -- most western walk in Lonelyville, Fire Island) and ends at the Fire Island Lighthouse -- approximate arrival time 9:00am.
Why:
• To take a step in the right direction for a peaceful world.
• Because Fire Island offers a beautiful, serene environment that will enable thoughtful reflection and bring like minds together.
• Because volunteers have created peace inspired displays along route.
• Because the Fire Island Ferries has generously donated a FREE return ferry ride from the Lighthouse/ Ranger's Dock at leaving 10:45am to FAIR HARBOR.
Directons: From Bay Shore, take the Fire Island Ferries (99 Maple Avenue, 7:00am boat) to Dunewood. At the Dunewood ferry dock walk south to Central Walk. Make a left (heading east) at the tennis courts and continue past the Lonelyville community garden (wooden walk). At end, make a right and continue straight up to beach.
The "Lonelyville to the Lighthouse Walk for Peace" will take place rain or shine
For information call Tara at (631) 583-877-9219, or via email at tmcb@erols.com
__________________________________________________
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.
________________________________________________
Sunday nights from 7:00 to 9:00 in Lindenhurst: Join 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
________________________________________________
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
____________________________________________________
"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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