Note: Please email new or updated calendar listings to calendar.peace@gmail.com, or call Nikki at 451-3402.
Sept 1 (Wed) THE LOUISVILLE SUSTAINABILITY FORUM. Meets the first Wednesday of each month. The forum’s purpose is to hold and promote the intention of sustainability for Louisville; establish and nourish relationships that strengthen community and create change; and create a space for discussion that inspires, motivates and deepens our ability to catalyze social change. Bring your lunch and enjoy the company of like-minded community members. Noon to 1:45 PM, Passionist Earth & Spirit Center, The Barn at 1924 Newburg Road.
Sept 5 (Sun) INTRODUCTION TO THE SIKHS. During Unity of Louisville’s regular 9 AM and 11 AM services, a special program will be presented as a part of the on-going “Introduction to World Religions” program. Sponsored by Interfaith Paths to Peace, Unity of Louisville, and the Rainbow Spiritual Education Center. The public is also invited to join in an in-depth, 90-minute discussion of the religion at the Rainbow Center on the following Tuesday evening at 7 PM. Unity is located at 757 South Brook; the Rainbow Center is located at 2701 Lindsay Avenue (Clifton Heights). For more information, please visit www.paths2peace.org or call 214-7322.
Sept 5 (Sun) SUSTAINABLE LOCAL PUBLIC POLICY. Every Sunday at 2 PM at the Legal Aid Society, 416 W. Muhammad Ali. Become a part of this grassroots movement bringing principles of sustainability into local public policy. For details, contact: j@bikecourier.org.
Sept 5 (Sun) CARLA WALLACE’S 13TH ANNUAL LAWN PARTY. You’re invited! Proceeds to benefit the Fairness Campaign, the Kentucky Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, and the Carl Braden Memorial Center. 5-8 PM. To receive an invitation, or for more information, email Laura@Fairness.org or call 893-0788.
Sept 6 (Mon) SUSTAINABLE LOCAL PUBLIC POLICY. Every Monday at 6 PM at the Center for Neighborhoods, 610 South Fourth Street, #701. Become a part of this grassroots movement bringing principles of sustainability into local public policy. For details, contact: j@bikecourier.org.
Sept 8 (Wed) “A-Zs OF PREJUDICE” COMMUNITY CONVERSATION. A discussion of Arizona’s immigration law (SB 1070) and the LGBT community. 6:30 PM, Louisville Free Public Library, 301 York St. (4th and York). For more information, contact the Fairness Campaign at 893-0788.
Sept 9 (Thu) CAMPAIGN FOR PUBLIC OWNERSHIP OF LG&E (Campaign for the city to buy LG&E).”Brown Bill Rally,” Noon at 9th and Broadway. For more information, call Ike Thacker, 384-3875.
Sept 9 (Thurs) APPAF (American Palestine Public Affairs Forum). Every second Thursday. A documentary film exploring the situation in Middle East will be presented. 6:30 PM, Louisville Presbyterian Seminary, 1044 Alta Vista Road, Nelson Hall, Room 119. For more information, call Bashar Masri, 773-1836.
Sept 9 (Thurs) THE FDR/LINCOLN LEGACY CLUB. Meets the second Thursday of the month, for those interested in learning about fair trade and the American system of economics of Hamilton and Clay. 6:30 PM, 1838 Frankfort Ave. For more information, contact John Miller at papajohn15@bellsouth.net.
Sept 11 (Sat) PEAK OIL. Every 2nd Saturday, Main Library, 4th & York, Mezzanine, Boardroom. 9 AM. Call George Perkins, 425-6645.
Sept 11 (Sat) FINDING THE MYTHIC IN OUR OWN UNIQUE STORIES. Join us for this workshop exploring not just the power of the story, but the power and inspiration which lies waiting to be discovered within your own unique life journey. Facilitated by Mark Steiner and Marilyn Stoner. 10 AM-5 PM, James Lees Presbyterian Church, 1741 Frankfort Ave. Donations requested. For more information or to register, contact Cultivating Connections at cultivatingconnections@insightbb.com.
Sept 11 (Sat) SPECIAL SPEAKER FOR FAIRNESS: DIANE GAIDRY. Star of the film Loving Annabelle and Outfest 2006’s “Best Actress,” Diane Gaidry will speak on Fairness at Hotel Louisville at 8 PM, during a screening of her film The Dogwalker. For tickets, visit www.HonoringTheAnimals.org.
Sept 12 (Sun) VIGIL FOR PEACE. For the month of September only, the vigil usually held every first Sunday evening will be held on the second Sunday. The vigil is in remembrance of all those suffering from conflicts in the Middle East. Bring a candle. 5-6 PM, Bardstown Road at Douglass Blvd. Sponsored by LPAC (Louisville Peace Action Community). For more information, call Harold Trainer at 387-9490.
Sept 12-13 (Sun-Mon) KATIE GENEVA CANNON LECTURE AND INTERFAITH CONFERENCE: “A Woman’s Voice.” This event will seek to create holy space and time for women involved in teaching and leadership in religious communities of diverse faith traditions and denominations. Sponsored by the Women’s Center at Louisville Seminary, the event will encourage learning about each other, discussing, comparing and contrasting, and describing challenges and achievements. Above all, the Women’s Center hopes to create energy around interfaith learning and worship, reaching across boundaries to share knowledge, spirit and experience. For more information or to register, call 895-3411.
Sept 12 (Sun) “AIM HIGHER” focusing on military counter-recruitment. Every 2nd Sunday at 7 PM, 2236 Kaelin Avenue at the FOR office. This group welcomes invitations to speak about conscientious objection, military recruitment, and the possibility for high school students to “opt out” of having their names given to recruiters. Call Jim Johnson, 262-0148.
Sept 13 (Mon) DEADLINE FOR THE OCTOBER ISSUE OF FORsooth. Contact George Morrison, editor, at 454-2752, or klm86@att.net.
Note: Please email new or updated calendar listings to calendar.peace@gmail.com, or call Nikki at 742-5879.
Sept 14 (Tues) PEACE EDUCATION COOPERATIVE GAMES DAY WORKSHOP. Giants, Wizards and Elves, Rattlesnake and Alien Slime are just a few of the cooperative games you will learn during this fun and energizing workshop. Learn the games to take back to your school, community center, place of worship, day care center, youth group, scout troop, family, etc. The $55 fee includes written material, boxed lunch and FUN, FUN, FUN!! Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. 10 AM 2 PM, 318 W. Kentucky Street. Registration required and limited to the first 40. For more information or to register, call 589-6583 or visit www.peaceeducationprogram.org.
Sept 15 (Wed) CINDY MILSTEIN PRESENTS ANARCHISM AND ITS ASPIRATIONS. Cindy Milstein has been writing, speaking, and organizing in the anarchist community for over a decade. Cindy will join us to discuss her latest book, Anarchism and Its Aspirations, which is a dynamic overview of the contemporary movement. 6 PM, Women In Transition, 806 East Chestnut. Admission is free, but donations encouraged as the event also serves as a fundraiser for the soon-to-launch radical lending library called “No Borders.” Potluck dishes also encouraged. Copies of Milstein’s latest book will be available at the event. For more information, call 636-0160.
Sept 16 (Thurs) THIRD THURSDAY LUNCH featuring Brett McGrath, a UofL student who recently returned from Palestine. Brett attended the fifth anniversary of the Palestinian Civil Society Call for Boycott Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) against Israel. This divestment campaign will continue until Israel complies with international law and recognizes Palestinian rights. Rudyard Kipling Restaurant, 422 West Oak Street. Buffet lunch at 11:30 AM; presentation at noon. $6. Sponsored by the Fellowship of Reconciliation and Interfaith Paths to Peace. For reservations contact Jean Edwards at 458-8056 or edwardsfor@bellsouth.net or Cathy Ford at 458-1223 or fordhoff@bellsouth.net.
Sept 16 (Thurs) KENTUCKY SINGLE PAYER HEALTH CARE. Every third Thursday, 5:30 PM. Main Library, 4th & York Streets, Mezzanine Board Room. Call Kay Tillow, 636-1551.
Sept 19 (Sun) LOUISVILLE COMMITTEE FOR ISRAELI/PALESTINIAN STATES. Every third Sunday. First Unitarian Church, 4th & York Streets, 3 PM. Call Beverley Marmion, 451-5658.
Sept 22-23 (Wed-Thurs) 2010 KENTUCKY AFFORDABLE HOUSING CONFERENCE: “The Power of Housing at Work.” This conference will provide attendees with valuable up-to-date information about affordable housing in Kentucky from industry experts and leaders, while focusing on the common goal of helping Kentuckians obtain and keep safe, quality, affordable housing. Louisville Marriott Downtown. For more information or to register, visit: http://conferences.kyhousing.org or call 584-6858.
Sept 23 (Thurs) FORsooth LABELING at Beverley Marmion’s, 6:30 PM. We need volunteers! Many hands make light work, and the opposite is also true! So please join us if you can. Call 451-5658.
Sept 25 (Sat) STATEWIDE FAIRNESS SUMMIT. Help develop the strategy to win statewide Fairness. Free registration and meals provided. 9 AM-5 PM, UofL. For more information or to register, email Laura@Fairness.org or call 893-0788.
Sept 25 (Sat) “RACE TO END HOMELESSNESS” 5K RUN. Race or meander the Cherokee Park Scenic Loop to benefit the Coalition for the Homeless. 9 AM, Cherokee Park. Pets welcome! (Don’t forget the leashes and baggies.) For more details, or to register or donate, visit: www.racetoendhomelessness.org or call 584-6858.
Sept 26 (Sun) 2010 LOUISVILLE AIDS WALK. Join in Kentucky’s largest annual HIV/AIDS awareness and fundraising event. Your support makes a real difference in the lives of those in our community who are struggling with HIV/AIDS as all funds raised in this event are spent locally. Registration and entertainment begin at 1 PM on the Belvedere (5th and Main); 5K run begins at 2 PM; walk begins at 3 PM. For more information, call 574-5947 or visit www.louisvilleaidswalk.org.
Sept 27 (Mon) FOURTH MONDAY FORUM sponsored by the Kentucky Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression. For details, call Katrina Byrnes at 778-8130 or email kyall@insightbb.com.
Sept 27 (Mon) F.O.R. STEERING COMMITTEE. Presbyterian Seminary, 1044 Alta Vista Road. Every fourth Monday. Visitors encouraged. For more information, call Pat Geier at 456-6586 or Peter Fosl at 291-2506.
Sept 28 (Tues) TAKE BACK THE NIGHT. Join in this annual event to raise awareness about violence against women. Includes a march and candlelight vigil. 5:30-7:30 PM at the UL Red Barn. For details call Sharon, 852-7014.
Sept 28 (Tues) SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE: ISSUES AND CHALLENGES. Katie M. Johnson from the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare will speak at the Highlands Community Ministries Shaffer Enrichment Center, 2005 Douglass Blvd., at 10:30 AM. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 458-3045.
Oct 10 (Sun) INTRODUCTION TO THE QUAKERS. During Unity of Louisville’s regular 9 AM and 11 AM services, a special program will be presented as a part of the on-going “Introduction to World Religions” program. Sponsored by Interfaith Paths to Peace, Unity of Louisville, and the Rainbow Spiritual Education Center. The public is also invited to join in an in-depth, 90-minute discussion of the religion at the Rainbow Center on the following Tuesday evening at 7 PM. Unity is located at 757 South Brook; the Rainbow Center is located at 2701 Lindsay Avenue (Clifton Heights). For more information, please visit www.paths2peace.org or call 214-7322.
Oct 13-15 (Wed-Fri) KY COMMISSSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS 50TH ANNIVERSARY CONFERENCE. Mark your calendar for this special 50th Anniversary Civil Rights Conference to be held at the Kentucky International Convention Center, 221 South Fourth Street. For more information, visit www.kchr.ky.gov.
Oct 15 (Fri) ST. JOHN CENTER 14TH ANNUAL BENEFIT GOLF SCRAMBLE. Features a silent auction and prizes for all golfers! 11:30 AM, Shelbyville Country Club, 47 Smithfield Road, Shelbyville, Ky. For more information or to register, call Bill Lockard at 491-2807 or Dan Lockard at 212-0602. Registration deadline is October 1st.
Oct 16 (Sat) “LETTERS TO A GREEN LIBERAL: THOMAS MERTON’S CALL TO ECOLOGICAL RESPONSIBILITY.” A day conference on Thomas Merton and ecology, including featured speakers: Rabbi Andrea Cohen-Kiener, Dr. Kathleen Deignan, Dennis Patrick O’Hara, and Dr. Monica Weis. 9 AM-5 PM, Bellarmine University. For more information or to register, visit www.merton.org or call 452-8000.
OUT OF TOWN
Sept 14-15 (Tues-Wed) WORKSHOP: INTRODUCTION TO SOLAR WATER HEATING SYSTEMS. Led by Bob Ramlow of Appalachia-Science in the Public Interest. In Frankfort at the Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office. $225. For more information, visit www.kysolar.org or call 502-227-4562.
November 10-19. EXPERIENCE EL SALVADOR: LOUISVILLE-BASED DELEGATION. A delegation/pilgrimage is currently in the planning stage for these tentative dates. Cost will approximately be $1700, including airfare. The itinerary will include places made holy by the sacrifice of the martyrs: Oscar Romero, four women religious, and Rutilio Grande. Plans are being made to meet with those who knew and worked with Romero, and the delegation will also participate in events commemorating the assassination of the six Jesuits. For more information, contact Father Jim Flynn at jflynn502@aol.com.
