* 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.