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July: American Beer Month Thursday, July 1: The Interfaith Gay/Straight Alliance, a newly formed group in Central Virginia, welcomes people of all ages, backgrounds and faiths to a brown bag dinner at 6:00 pm followed by our regular monthly meeting at 7:00 pm July 1st at Thomas Jefferson Memorial Church, 717 Rugby Road. Contact (434) 220-0970 or igsa@virginia.edu for more detail or check out our new website: www.avenue.org/igsa Friday, July 2: 11:00 am, Miller Center Forum, Polarized Politics and the U.S. Presidency. Bert A. Rockman. Free and open to the public. Information at http://www.millercenter.virginia.edu. Friday, July 2: Foolery is in development of a new play, Dirtnap, which we will perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August and in Charlottesville at a later date. We are opening the following rehearsals to the public for anyone interested in checking out what we are up to: Fridays & Saturdays 6PM Sundays 2PM: Living Education Center- Room 107 We will begin promptly and there will be no late admittance. End times will vary with each rehearsal, but we will always take a break every hour so you can choose to leave or stay. This will not be a preview performance of any kind, but a rehearsal of whatever part of the play we are working on at the time. Go to foolery.org for more info.
thanks for your support. DIRTNAP by Martha Mendenhall a ghostly romance in a melodramatic clownscape. Edinburgh Festival Fringe Saturday, July 3: Fourth of July Celebrations in Scottsville. Parade, 11:00am; Free Concert in Dorrier Park, 6 pm, with Fireworks following (approximately 9:30 pm). Saturday, July 3 - Sunday, July 4: COME HEAR SOME GREAT MUSIC AND SUPPORT THE VIRGINIA ORGANIZING PROJECT! We hope you will join us for a 4th of July weekend music celebration! What could be more perfect on Independence weekend than to raise our voices in song to benefit an organization that helps others find their voice in our society! Saturday, July 3, 10:00 a.m. 'til Sunday, July 4, 1:00 p.m. At the farm of Sherri and Richard Smith, 1543 Zinks Mill School Road, Azurat Hollow, (Montebello in Nelson County). Directions at the end of this message. The festivities begin early on Saturday with an informal warm-up jam
at 10:00 a.m. — everyone welcome to join in! Artist appearances begin
at NOON and will continue on into the night from our very special friends:
As this is a home party, there’s no admission charge, however periodically throughout the weekend we will pass the hat to benefit the Virginia Organizing Project (suggested $10.00 donation). We are happy to announce that each musician/artist is donating their time and talent! Virginia Organizing Project (VOP) -- www.virginia-organizing.org -- founded in 1995, the VOP is a statewide grassroots organization dedicated to challenging injustice by empowering people in local communities to address issues that affect the quality of their lives. As a non-partisan organization, VOP especially encourages the participation of those who have traditionally had little or no voice in our society. By building relationships with diverse individuals and groups throughout Virginia, VOP enhances their ability to work together at a statewide level, democratically and non-violently, for change. Dinner is potluck on Saturday so bring a dish to share (we have a grill if you need one) and after dark we will set the bonfire, light the sparklers, eat Smores and rock on into the night. For those of you who have never been to our place .... Our stage is back - dropped in a gorgeous Blue Ridge hollow that boasts fantastic natural acoustics. There’s 53 mountain acres with lots of great places to hike and camp. You are welcome to camp but must check in at the house first to let us know. If you decide to camp you will need to bring your own camping gear. Sorry, no camper-trailers. If you aren’t a camper but want a place to stay, there is a list of the local B & B’s and hotel/motels in the area at the end of this message. Dress for comfort. We recommend lawn chairs, picnic blankets and sun protection. BYO whatever libations you enjoy. Alcohol is ok if you are 21 or older and not planning to drive home (just wait to you see the scenic drive to our place!). On Sunday morning the music organically begins as we perk the coffee, stoke the campfire and set out a light breakfast (it's on us!) for all who camped over. The festivities will all come to a close around 1:00 p.m. on July 4th. We will be jamming all weekend, rain or shine but for those who get to wondering about the weather we always will leave the latest weather update on our answering machine the day of the event. We look forward to celebrating with you ! Warmly, DIRECTIONS: If you have never been to our place before, Azurat Hollow is south of Charlottesville, VA on the very top of the Blue Ridge and takes about an hour to get to if you come via the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway (we're 15 minutes from Wintergreen). From Charlottesville We are about one hour from Charlottesville. Take the Blue Ridge Parkway south from I-64 at Afton Mountain. You will pass the Wintergreen exit (664). Stay on the Parkway another 15 minutes until you pass milepost 25 and come to the intersection of Route 56 (to Montebello). Exit left onto 56 going east and make the very first immediate left onto Bradley Lane. Follow Bradley around (you'll pass a tree farm) to Zinks Mill School Road. Turn Right. Our place is the first farmhouse on the right. 1543 Zinks Mill School Rd. Sunday, July 4: Naturalization Ceremony at Monticello, 10:00 am. Sunday, July 4: Charlottesville Fourth of July Parade, 11:00 am, Downtown Mall. Family activities centered on Amphitheatre from 10:00 am till 2:00 pm. Sunday, July 4: Free Union Fourth of July Parade, 4:00 pm from F.U. Church of the Brethren to F.U. Baptist Church on Millington Road. March or watch. Sunday, July 4: Fourth of July Celebration in McIntire Park, Charlottesville. Open to the Public from 4:00 pm with jazz, skydivers, games and activities from 5:00 pm till dark; Fireworks 9:30 pm (approx) . Shuttle buses from K-Mart and Albemarle County Office Building, starting at 4:00 pm. Handicap-accessible buses from Walker Elementary, also starting at 4:00 pm. Sunday, July 4: CCPJ HOSTS 3rd ANNUAL INTERDEPENDENCE DAY Time: 4:30 pm - POTLUCK DINNER (bring a dish for 8-10 people) The event will be held at a CCPJ member's home near UVA. Call for further information and directions: Sue 456-8176 or Susan 244-0714. Rain cancels. Call the CCPJ message line if unsure: 961-6278. PLEASE NOTE: CCPJ is planning to register voters at McIntire Park after this event, around 7:30 pm. There is a band concert at the park before the fireworks so there will be many people there. We will have registration forms available. Friday, July 9: CELEBRATE
URBAN BIRDS! July 9–18, 2004 People across the country can Celebrate Urban Birds! by participating in science, art, and literature activities focused on birds. Urban Bird Studies engages city dwellers across the continent in bird-watching activities to help scientists learn how birds live in city neighborhoods. During the Celebration, citizen scientists across the continent will “meet” scientists at the Lab through electronic media and participate in Urban Bird Studies projects and related activities. What is it? The Celebration is an opportunity for everyone across the country to participate in Urban Bird Studies and related projects at the same time. During July 9–18, you can spend one hour or up to 10 whole days participating in activities and projects described in the materials you receive when you sign up. It’s FREE! What do I have to do? To join in the Celebration you can choose one or more of the following experiences • Learn about birds in cities Each experience is described in the free Celebrate Urban Birds! booklet that you receive when you sign up to participate. What do I get? When you sign up you will receive • Celebrate Urban Birds! booklet And, it’s all FREE! Sign up at www.birds.cornell.edu/urbanbirds For more information please call 800-843-BIRD (2473) or 607-254-2455; or email urbanbirds@cornell.edu. Funded in part by the National Science Foundation. Friday, July 9: 11:00 am, Miller Center Forum, Presidential Succession after 9/11. John Fortier. Free and open to the public. Information at http://www.millercenter.virginia.edu. Saturday, July 10: The Democratic Party of Virginia is sponsoring training sessions for people who would like to learn about organizing campaigns. They are being put on by the Virginia Association of Democratic Chairs. If you have an interest in the nuts and bolts of campaigns, this should be an excellent introduction. (We don't do it this way, but if you go, you'll at least have a common base of information.) Four different locations on four dates: § Saturday, July 10th – Culpeper, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Identical material will presented on all dates. Training sessions have been designed for City and County Chairs, primarily, and any Officers, Precinct Captains, or other designated committee volunteers working with Prevail on GOTV projects. There is NO CHARGE to attend. The agenda will include: Campaign Finance Now We Have Prevail – What Do We Do With It? Including: How to Develop a Field Plan (a model formula you can use for whatever campaign season you are in to know how many people you need to identify and turn out to vote) Prevail Training (working the voter file using this online database) Phone Banking and Door to Door If you want to attend, please contact Lloyd Snook right away. The State Party wants all registrations to be screened through the Party Chairs. Sunday, July 11: The 200th Annivesary of the Duel between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton [1804]. Tuesday July 13 - Wednesday, July 14: Public Meetings to inform Clark Parents about their options for school choice will be held on July 13th at 6:30 pm at Friendship Court and on July 14th at 6:30 pm at Clark Elementary School. Wednesday, July 14: Bastille Day. Friday, July 16: 11:00 am, Miller Center Forum, What Washington Doesn't See in Iraq. George Packer. Free and open to the public. Information at http://www.millercenter.virginia.edu. Friday, July 16: ANNOUNCING GOVERNOR WARNER'S EVENT for JOHN KERRY Governor Mark Warner will be hosting a fundraiser in honor of Senator John Kerry on Friday, July 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the Crystal City Hilton Hotel in Northern Virginia. This is sure to be THE major event in Virginia in support of Kerry's Presidential campaign, with all the glitterari and legends among Virginia and Washington Democrats in attendance. THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO ATTEND A KERRY EVENT !!! After the nomination, the Kerry campaign will be limited to Federal Matching Funds. Tickets are $1000 per person - a small price to pay for liberty, and the last time you'll be asked to donate to the Kerry campaign. If you have already maxed out at $2000 per person, you can still attend by giving to the Kerry Victory Fund 04, which can accept gifts up to $25,000, on top of the Kerry $2000 gift. A van of local folks will drive from Charlottesville for the event. For tickets or more information, please call Meredith Richards, who is helping Mark host the event, at 295-6234, or e-mail mmrich@cstone.net. The need is urgent. The time is short. Meredith Richards Saturday, July 17: 9:30 am, Democratic Breakfast: The Future of Aging in Central Virginia. Ben Walter, Senior Planner at the Jefferson Area Board for Aging. At JABA, 674 Hillsdale Drive. A light breakfast is available, and the public is warmly invited. Information (434) 971-8082 or george@loper.org. Sunday, July 18: At 3:00 PM at McIntire Park, the Democrats and the Republicans will once again take the softball field to engage in mortal combat. John Conover has retired from coaching the team, with a perfect 2-0 record. Bob Stevens will be the coach this year. If you want to play (it's co-ed, folks -- we really need good women players), please contact me or Bob by July 11. If you don't want to play, but you want to come help support Region X in their fund-raising activity, or you just want to come laugh at your favorite political figures, come and cheer us on. Monday, July 19: 11:00 am, Miller Center Forum, Defending the Enemy Accused: The Role of Defense Counsel at Military Commissions. Brig. Gen. Scott C. Black. Free and open to the public. Information at http://www.millercenter.virginia.edu. Monday, July 19: PUBLIC HEARING: Moving Council Elections to November (2nd reading). Charlottesville City Council meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 23: On July 23, 2004, the Center for Politics will host the seventh annual conference of the Virginia Governors Project at the Richmond Marriott, in Richmond, Virginia. This year's conference will bring together the Commonwealth's top journalists, historians, political analysts, and current and former members of Virginia state government to discuss the history of the Virginia General Assembly. For more information on this year's conference, please contact Joshua Scott at jscott@virginia.edu or 434-243-3540. Friday, July 23 - Sunday, July 25: Before the Democratic National Convention Boston Social Forum: July 23-25 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) Hosted by a coalition of Boston area, progressive community organizations, non-profits, and unions; this forum is open to the public and will bring together thousands of progressives from around the country and the world to discuss the possibilities for positive change. There is a registration fee to attend. Visit www.bostonsocialforum.org and click on the "Register" link at the top of their home page. Participants will exchange information and network with one another in order to push the progressive agenda forward. Activist Dennis Kucinich will be a participant on Saturday July 24th. 1:00pm Event TBA at UMASS 3:30pm Panel: The World Says 'No' to War at UMASS (McCormack Cafeteria) "Veterans Address the Nation": July 23 (Friday evening) Hosted by Veterans for Peace at Historic Faneuil Hall in Boston, this event will feature Boston City Councilors Felix Arroyo and Chuck Turner, Daniel Ellsberg, Howard Zinn and Dennis Kucinich, as well as veterans from WWII through the present. See: www.veteransforpeace.org/boston2004vfp-B.htm The theme of the 2004 Veterans For Peace Convention is "WE THE PEOPLE: Defeating Militarism and the Politics of Fear."
Boston Neighborhood Events: July 25th (Sunday evening) The Democratic Party will be hosting extravagant parties for delegates on Sunday. About 750 people are expected to honor President and US Senator Hillary
Boston police patrolmen protesting stalled contract negotiations are threatening to picket several delegation parties, including the Oklahoma bash at Mayor Thomas M. Menion's ceremonial residence.
Simultaneously, a coalition of Boston-based organizations, groups, and individuals will be hosting their own "People's Parties" in neighborhoods around the city. The parties will address issues facing local communities in festive and creative ways. Representative Kucinich will attend the People's Party in Jamaica Plain, the neighborhood where the Ohio delegation will be visiting the Sam Adams Brewery. Kucinich volunteers are also invited to the Jamaica Plain People's Party. (www.fundthedream.org) Convention week begins with a huge outdoor Boston Pops concert open to the public and expected to attract an estimated 50,000 people at City Hall Plaza (Boston Globe, July 11, 2004) Cambridge Parade and Music Festival: July 25th The City of Cambridge will kick off Convention week with two events that will celebrate the diversity of Cambridge: A Parade for the Community and the Central Square World's Fair/Music Festival Sunday, July 25, from Noon to 6 p.m. “Throughout the month of July, we will host a variety of events to showcase Cambridge, from historic walks and public art tours, to music and food festivals and intellectual forums,” said Mayor Michael A. Sullivan. “We’ve taken for our theme ‘Destination: Cambridge - The Unconventional City.’ If nothing else, we hope that the Parade and Music Festival will begin to show people who visit our city during Convention Week what makes Cambridge such a unique and special place to live.” The Parade will commence at 1 p.m. on Cambridge Common, winding its way along Massachusetts Avenue and ending just outside of Central Square. “Anyone who’s seen or participated in a Cambridge parade knows it’s not quite like any other parade they’ve ever seen,” said Cambridge City Councillor Ken Reeves, who chairs the host committee for the City’s month-long celebration. “You can always expect the extraordinary from a Cambridge Parade, and this Parade will be no different.”
TheCentral Square World's Fair will take place between Prospect Street/Western Avenue and Brookline Street. The Music Festival will feature multiple stages, each dedicated to a specific musical genre—jazz, rock, gospel, Motown, etc. The Parade and Music Festival have been scheduled as part of “Destination: Cambridge - The Unconventional City,” Cambridge’s month-long celebration that will showcase the very best of the city’s intellectual capital, as well as its diversity of cultural, social and other amenities. Additional scheduled events include several policy symposia; the ‘Taste of Cambridge,’ featuring culinary offerings from more than 50 of Cambridge’s finest restaurants; a salsa concert featuring international salsa sensation Willie Colon; and a Citywide Dance Party, among others. For more information contact Jubi Headley at 617-349-4313, or by e-mail at jheadley@cambridgema.gov. Also, visit our Web site for the latest information on events: www.cambridgema.gov/dnc. Monday, July 26 - Thursday, July 29: Convention Days Outside the Fleet Center All Week crowds of onlookers are expected near the Salty Dog Cafe, where NBC and MSNBC have reserved a spot to air the 'Today' show with Katie Couric and other fare. Convention Days: Monday – Thursday, July 26-29 Educate, Organize and Mobilize the progressive movement inside and outside the Democratic Party! During the four Convention days, the Kucinich Campaign is a part of an alliance of social justice groups and organizations that are coordinating events around diverse issues not currently being addressed by the Democratic Party. There will be forums designed to raise awareness and encourage dialogue between delegates and activists. "Street actions" will target MA-based issues (and sites), drawing connections to national and international issues. The week will culminate with a Progressive Democratic Convention that will launch a new organization. This organization will continue the work of the Kucinich Campaign and other progressives in strengthening and growing the progressive movement inside the Democratic Party at the local, state and national level. In addition to the events the Kucinich Campaign is planning, there will be numerous other activities that like-minded organizations are developing (see www.unitedprogressivealliance.org). Each of the forums listed below will contain an action component to ensure that we leave Boston unified to move these important issues forward. Monday, July 26 - Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, Justice At 10:30 a.m. members of the Kennedy family and other officials are expected to gather in the North End for a private ceremony to formally dedicate the urban park atop the Big Dig. Forum: Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, Justice Street Action: Bill of Rights Picnic Tuesday, July 27 - Building the Peace Movement Policy Discussion: Issues of Peace The anti-authoritarian group Bl(a)ck Tea Society is planning 'The Really, Really Democratic Bazaar' on the Boson Common from 12 noon to 8 p.m. The group plans a protest on Thursday as well. Street Action: AFSC Anti-war vigil The Boston Pops will headline with Yo-Yo Ma and U2 rocker Bono, a tribute honoring Senator Edward M. Kennedy's 42 years in public service at Symphony Hall. As many as 2,000 people are expected to see Ziggy Marley perform at a 'Caribbean Beach Bash' to honor US Senator John Breaux, a Louisiana Democrat. Wednesday, July 28 - "in the streets" Rally and Street Theater: What Have We Become? Guantanamo to Abu Ghraib Up to 2,000 protesters are expected.
Rally and March: "Fund Public Health not Bioterror"
The Red Hot Chili Peppers will perform at a Creative Coalition bash that's expected to attract some 800 music fans, plus Ben Affleck and director Wes Craven at Louis Boston. Thursday, July 29 - Beyond Boston Progressive Convention: "Building the Progressive Wing of the Democratic
Party" hosted by Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) Street Action: Nonviolent Peace Vigil 5 pm - 10 pm. At 5pm until the delegates leave session (around 10pm); join us in the "peace zone" outside the Fleet Center for a nonviolent peace vigil to close the week. Thursday Night: Kucinich Campaign Reception 8:00 pm - 1:00 a.m. The Kucinich Campaign will hold a reception Thursday night where Kucinich Campaign staff and supporters will be joined by the Delegates after the Convention. We will view a 25-minute documentary, "The Kucinich story," containing footage from throughout the campaign. Monday, July 26: 11:00 am, Miller Center Forum, NATO After the Istanbul Summit. Michael Haltzell. Free and open to the public. Information at http://www.millercenter.virginia.edu. Monday, July 26 - Thursday, July 29: Democratic National Convention, Boston, MA The 5th District has tapped Lloyd Snook and Sheila Baynes to represent Edwards and Charlotte Dammon, Gary Kendall, Ora McCoy and Mike Mays (as an alternate) have been tapped to represent Kerry at the Democratic National Convention (Lloyd Snook, May 26, 2004). The Virginia Delegation will be staying at Hotel Commonwealth, 500 Commonwealth Ave (PH) 617-933-5000 (F) 617-266-6888.
For more, see the Blog for the Democratic National Convention. Wednesday, July 28: Convention-Watching House Party/Meet Al Weed at the home of Donna Goings, 1438 Westwood Rd. 7:30 - 9:30 pm. Refreshments include a case of wine from Al Weed's vineyard. Info/RSVP 295 0441. Friday, July 30: Critical Mass
Bike Ride: Critical Mass meets at the Charlottesville Downtown Mall
fountain for monthly bike rides to promote alternative transportation. Rides
meet the last Friday of every month at 5:30 pm and last 3-5 miles.
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