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May
| Transgender
activism in Chicago |
Screaming Queens and
Lavender Panthers: A History of Transgender Activism. Take a
look at the history of transgender activism in Chicago and across the
country. Join Susan Stryker for an exploration of
information. Thurs., May
8, '08 at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $12; $10 members and students.
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FOR INFO:
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online
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!Noche
Colombiana!
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Participate in this
celebration for Montano Arboleda family at Lake Street Church 607 Lake
St. Evanston on Sat., May 10, '08
at 7:00 pm.
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FOR INFO:
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Call
773-293-3680 |
| Going
Away Party |
Participate in this
celebration for Martinie Eiler at Francis of Assisi Catholic
Worker 4652 N. Kenmore Ave, Chicago on
Sun., May 11, '08 from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
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FOR INFO:
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Call
773-561-5073 |
Immigration
on the US/ Mexico Border
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Rev. Delle McCormick the
executive director of Borderlinks will speak on Immigration at the
US/Mexico border. Sunday, May 11, '08, Wellington Avenue
United Church of Christ, 615 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago, IL.
6:30-8:30 p.m., meal at 6:30 p.m.
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FOR INFO:
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R.S.V.P. to Jenny Dale
773-293-3680
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| Crossing
Arizona |
This film screening will be
followed by a discussion as a part of the Cesar Chavez Service and
Values Series Wed., May 14, '08 at the DePaul University
Lincoln Park Student Center, Room 220, 2250 N. Sheffield Avenue, Chicago.
5:30 p.m.
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FOR INFO:
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Billie Drakeford
773-325-8677
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| Dr.
Paul Crow |
Ecumenism as Gift and
Commitment: Where Has All the Passion Gone? A lecture sponsored
by the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement. Friday, May 16,
'08, at the Catholic Theological Union, assembly rooms 210 B&C,
5416 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615. 7:30 p.m.
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FOR INFO:
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Call 212-870-2330 or email
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| Holy
Land Retreat for Women |
Mothers, Metaphores, and
Models is a Retreat in the Holy Land remembering the women in the
Bible. Sun., May 17-28, '08
Marianne Race, CSJ, Pat Kozak, CSJ will be retreat leaders and guides.
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FOR INFO:
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Call
708-363-6728 for a brochure or online or email
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Migrant
Trail: We Walk for Life
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Hike 75 miles form Sasabe to
Sonora to Tucson AZ in solidarity with those who have lost their lives
emigrating May 26, '08 to Jun 1, '08.
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FOR INFO:
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online
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| Walkout |
This film screening will be
followed by a discussion as a part of the Cesar Chavez Service and
Values Series Wed., May 28, '08 at the DePaul University
Lincoln Park Student Center, Room 220, 2250 N. Sheffield Avenue,
Chicago. 5:30 p.m.
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FOR INFO:
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Billie Drakeford
773-325-8677
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June
| Conference Not-For-Profit
Organizations |
Important program held
at Chicago Kent College of Law 565 W. Adams St Chicago Fri., Jun. 6, '08 from 8:00 am to
5:00 pm. CPE credit is available.
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FOR INFO:
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Call
312-906-5090, fax 312-906-5093, or online
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| Out
of Bounds |
Explore the connection
between boundary violations and trauma, and consider strategies for
rebuilding a sense of grounding. Sun.,
Jun. 8, '08,
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Womencare Counseling Center, 1740 Ridge Ave
#201, Evanston.
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FOR INFO:
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Call
847-475-7003 or online
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| Project
Readiness Workshop |
Explore the basic primer for
community real estate development. Tues., June 10, '08, 8:30
a.m. to 5:00 p.m., CCLF Office,
room 129, E. Madison St., Suite 1700, Chicago, IL.
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FOR INFO:
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Call
312-252-0440 or online
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| Light
of Human Rights Awards |
Heartland Alliance
Extravaganza at the Palmer House Hilto Grand Ballroom 17 E. Monroe,
Chicago. Tues., June 10, '08,
12:00
pm to 1:30 pm Harold Koh, is Keynote Speaker.
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FOR INFO:
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Call
312-660-1212 or online
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| Making
Media Connections |
Participate in Community
Media Workshp's Annual Conference Wed., and Thurs., June 10 &
11, '08 at Colombia College, 1104 S. Wabash, Chicago. Get
the
training you need from the pros in nonprofit communication.
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FOR INFO:
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Call
312-344-6400 or online
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| Congress
Hotel Strike |
Support the 5th year
anniversary against the Congress Hotel's substandard wages. Help
the fight for family-sustaining jobs. Thursday, June 12, '08,
Congress Hotel, 520 South Michigan Ave., Chicago, Il. 4-6 p.m. in
front of the Congress Hotel. |
FOR INFO:
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Call 312-663-4373 or online
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July
| Colombia
Delegation |
Join WITNESS FOR PEACE
DELEGATION TO COLOMBIA. Reservations required by Tues., July 1, '08.
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FOR INFO:
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Call
312-641-5151 or online
or email
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August
| “And
God Said It Was Good” |
JA conference: Weaving
together Science and Spirituality
An initiative of the Ignatian Associates and Friends; Sponsored
by Casa Romero Renewal Center Marquette University, Alumni
Memorial Union Milwaukee, Wisconsin Fri., Oct.17, '08, 7
pm
Sat., Oct.18, '08, 8am to 5 pm
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FOR INFO:
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Call
414-224-7564 or online
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Ongoing
Events
Silent
Prayer Vigil for Peace
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Every Tuesday
Morning from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. there is a silent prayer for peace
at the corner of Jackson and Dearborn in the Federal Plaza in the
Chicago Loop. Weekly leaflets are distributed and posters show
the
realities of contemporary war. Come for the whole hour or any
part of it.
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8th Day Center
for
Justice 312-641-5151
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| Stone
Soup Cooperative |
This
intentional community, Stone Soup Cooperative, committed to joy and
justice is looking for
people who want to live
in community and have an active commitment to social change. |
| FOR INFO: |
Roshani
773.561.5131 |
| Weekly DeKalb Area Peace Gathering |
N4P
Initiates,
cosponsors, and endorses numerous activities promoting alternatives to
war,
racism, and the loss of civil liberties. 5:00 p.m. Fridays
at
the corner of First & Lincoln, City Clock Park, DeKalb. |
| FOR INFO: |
Garth
Liebhaber garthliebhaber@hotmail.com
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| Signs
on Green Bay
Road |
Join with
neighbors young and old exhibiting signs from Evanston to Highland
Park. Meet at the Wilmette train station, 10:00 a.m. to
noon, to organize or pick your
own location. |
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North Suburban
Peace Initiative 847-475-369 |
| Chicago
Area Peace Walk |
Silent,
mindful
walking. No banners, chanting, or confrontations. Everyone
is
invited to demonstrate peace by being peace. Third Sunday of
every
month. 12:30 p.m., meet at the North end of Edntennial Park,
Evanston, near the bend
in
Sheridan. |
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Deborah at ddscottphd@msn.com |
The
Renaissance Circle
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Join this group of life
long learners aged 50 and older at DePaul University. Annual Cost
$100 Monthly lectures and other benefits.
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FOR INFO:
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Renaissance
Circle
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Not
in My Name Weekly
Vigil
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Speak, sing, or
shout about Peace! Bring an end to Israel's occupation of the
West
Bank, Gaza Strip and Jerusalem every Sunday, Noon
to 1:00 p.m., WaterTower Place, 845 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago.
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FOR INFO:
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Not in My Name
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Voices
That Listen
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Listen to
discussions on spirituality, wellness, human growth and religious
development.
Wednesday
4:00-4:30 pm
WJJG 1530 am
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Thursday
2:00- 2:30 pm
WYCA 92.3
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SPONSORS: Amnesty International Group 259, PO Box 62, Palatine IL
60078-0052.
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FOR INFO:
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708-423-7253 voicewxav@aol.com |
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