UPDATED 12-24
* December 27 (Tuesday): Suffolk Peace Network Forum in Bayshore at 7:15pm
* January 9 (Monday): Visit with Rep. Tim Bishop in Southampton at 7pm
Repeating Events:
( see Suffolk Peace Vigils for a complete list of weekly and monthly vigils)
( see Counter Recruiting Schedule for listing of weekly and monthly demonstrations)
* Thursday evening Book Study Group in Water Mill at 6:30
* "Herstory" Writing Workshops in Spanish and English:
Mondays in Farmingville 3 to 5 pm
Thursdays 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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December 27 (Tuesday): Monthly Suffolk Peace Network Forum at Bayshore 7:15pm
SPN Forum at the Bayshore/Brightwaters Library, entitled "Peace, Politics &Public Access" with John Phillips, and Steven Greenfield (opposingClinton on an anti-war platform in upcoming Democratic Party primary), Bob Goldberg & Terry Morrone. Local activists speak out to inform, to educate, and to inspire. Light refreshments, all welcome.
Call631-968-5571 or spncr@active.ws for more info.
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January 9 (Monday): Visit with Rep. Tim Bishop in Southampton at 7pm
Congressman Tim Bishop will discuss local and national issues and take questions from the audience at the Rogers Memorial Library on Windmill Lane in Southampton on Monday,January 9 starting at 7pm.
Reservations are required. Phone the library at 283-0774 ext. 523
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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)
Saturdays: Weekly demonstrations at Coram Recruiting stations 10-11am
Every Saturday from 10-11 a.m., there will be a demonstration at the Coram recruiting stations, 356 Middle Counry Road
Info: Karen at 631-875-8647
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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 6:30pm
Contact Pastor Vita at 631-537-1187 or pastorvita@verizon.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 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.
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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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Week of December 15
The complete East End Report is at www.eastendrep.blogspot.com
In this week's report: [ click on any of the bold headers below ]
Tim Bishop on Iraq
Peace & Justice Calendar
Suffolk Peace Vigils
Counter Recruiting Schedule
Affordable Housing
Democracy Now! onTV Channel 20 in Southampton/Southold/Shelter Island/Riverhead
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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Listen to Bill McNulty's"Lunch on Thursday" for more events on Long Island.
12 Noon - 2 pm Thursdays on WUSB Stony Brook 90.1 FM and WUSB dot FM _______________________________________
The East End Report is compiled by Tony Ernst.
Comments and corrections may be sent to: eastendreport@yahoo.com
In this week's report: [ click on any of the bold headers below ]
Tim Bishop on Iraq
Peace & Justice Calendar
Suffolk Peace Vigils
Counter Recruiting Schedule
Affordable Housing
Democracy Now! onTV Channel 20 in Southampton/Southold/Shelter Island/Riverhead
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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Listen to Bill McNulty's"Lunch on Thursday" for more events on Long Island.
12 Noon - 2 pm Thursdays on WUSB Stony Brook 90.1 FM and WUSB dot FM _______________________________________
The East End Report is compiled by Tony Ernst.
Comments and corrections may be sent to: eastendreport@yahoo.com
Congressman Tim Bishop on Iraq
Tim Bishop, eastern Long Island's representative in Congress, says his initial support for the Iraq war and trust in President Bush was wrong.
Bishop spoke at the United Methodist Church in Sag Harbor on Sunday.
He said "The information provided to us was part fiction, part hyperbole, part 'cherry picked intelligence' but it did not add up that the threat of Sadaam was true."
Bishop is considering the merits of the Murtha resolution which calls for a quick withdrawal from Iraq but he is concerned about what it will mean for US security.
The meeting in Sag Harbor on Sunday was called by the The East End Vets, an organization of combat veterans who oppose the war. The group is collecting signatures on petitions urging the congressman to vote for the Murtha ammendment.
Bishop said initially he was convinced by the President that the war was justified. His subseqent votes for funding the war were based on wanting to give the troops what they needed to be safe.
Now, Bishop says, he agrees with opponents of the war that our presence there is
fueling the insurgency. He cited his votes for bills in the House which call for a timetable for a phased withdrawal of troops.
Although he voted for supplemental funding measures for the war he will not support additional funding unless it is accompanied by a detailed plan for withdrawal.
Members of the audience, vets and non vets, voiced concern about adopton of a 'phased withdrawal' which could drag on for years, leaving remaining troops in a vulnerable position.
Veteran Ed Stateman, referring to the late Senator Gene McCarthy as a man of courage called on Congressman Bishop to exhibit courage and to take a clear stand on bringing the troops home quickly.
Congressman Bishop will next come before the east end public on January 9 at a meeting at the Rogers Memorial Library in Southampton at 7pm. (Reservations are required. See Peace & Justice calendar for details).
Bishop spoke at the United Methodist Church in Sag Harbor on Sunday.
He said "The information provided to us was part fiction, part hyperbole, part 'cherry picked intelligence' but it did not add up that the threat of Sadaam was true."
Bishop is considering the merits of the Murtha resolution which calls for a quick withdrawal from Iraq but he is concerned about what it will mean for US security.
The meeting in Sag Harbor on Sunday was called by the The East End Vets, an organization of combat veterans who oppose the war. The group is collecting signatures on petitions urging the congressman to vote for the Murtha ammendment.
Bishop said initially he was convinced by the President that the war was justified. His subseqent votes for funding the war were based on wanting to give the troops what they needed to be safe.
Now, Bishop says, he agrees with opponents of the war that our presence there is
fueling the insurgency. He cited his votes for bills in the House which call for a timetable for a phased withdrawal of troops.
Although he voted for supplemental funding measures for the war he will not support additional funding unless it is accompanied by a detailed plan for withdrawal.
Members of the audience, vets and non vets, voiced concern about adopton of a 'phased withdrawal' which could drag on for years, leaving remaining troops in a vulnerable position.
Veteran Ed Stateman, referring to the late Senator Gene McCarthy as a man of courage called on Congressman Bishop to exhibit courage and to take a clear stand on bringing the troops home quickly.
Congressman Bishop will next come before the east end public on January 9 at a meeting at the Rogers Memorial Library in Southampton at 7pm. (Reservations are required. See Peace & Justice calendar for details).
Week of December 8, 2005
The complete East End Report is at www.eastendrep.blogspot.com
In this week's report: [ click on any of the bold headers below ]
Veterans to Confront Congressman
Kathy Engel: Where the Lights Are
Affordable Housing
Peace & Justice Calendar
Suffolk Peace Vigils
Democracy Now! onTV Channel 20 in Southampton/Southold/Shelter Island/Riverhead
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.
______________________________________________
Listen to Bill McNulty's"Lunch on Thursday" for more events on Long Island.
12 Noon - 2 pm Thursdays on WUSB Stony Brook 90.1 FM and WUSB dot FM _______________________________________
The East End Report is compiled by Tony Ernst.
Comments and corrections may be sent to: eastendreport@yahoo.com
In this week's report: [ click on any of the bold headers below ]
Veterans to Confront Congressman
Kathy Engel: Where the Lights Are
Affordable Housing
Peace & Justice Calendar
Suffolk Peace Vigils
Democracy Now! onTV Channel 20 in Southampton/Southold/Shelter Island/Riverhead
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.
______________________________________________
Listen to Bill McNulty's"Lunch on Thursday" for more events on Long Island.
12 Noon - 2 pm Thursdays on WUSB Stony Brook 90.1 FM and WUSB dot FM _______________________________________
The East End Report is compiled by Tony Ernst.
Comments and corrections may be sent to: eastendreport@yahoo.com
Veterans to Confront Congressman
On Sunday, December 11 at 4pm the East End Veterans will host a gathering at the Methodist Church on Madison St. Sag Harbor. The East End Vets are in opposition to the current war in Iraq. Veteran James La Rocca and Congressman Tim Bishop will discuss the war and questions will be accepted from the audience.
Mr. La Rocca will challenge the Congressman to support withdrawal from an increasingly chaotic Iraq. The Congressman is expected to defend his position which up to now has been supportive of the administration's requests for funding the war.
Perhaps the weight of public opinion and the facts on the ground may persuade our elected representative to change his stance.
All are invited to see and hear but the room holds 80 so be on time!
Mr. La Rocca will challenge the Congressman to support withdrawal from an increasingly chaotic Iraq. The Congressman is expected to defend his position which up to now has been supportive of the administration's requests for funding the war.
Perhaps the weight of public opinion and the facts on the ground may persuade our elected representative to change his stance.
All are invited to see and hear but the room holds 80 so be on time!
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