\nPeaceWorks Rochester Community Calendar

Time:

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Description:

Peace/Anti-War vigil at corner of East Ave. and Goodman Street, Rochester. All are welome!

Time:

7:00pm

Location:

at Pilgrim-St Luke's Church 335 Richmond Ave, Buffalo (ENTER from the parking lot off WEST UTICA)

Description:

Come to Workers World this Tuesday for another riveting discussion!

THIS TUESDAY SEPT 4th, 7:00 pm
at Pilgrim-St Luke's Church
335 Richmond Ave, Buffalo
(ENTER from the parking lot off WEST UTICA)

Trump is still being investigated by the FBI. The leaks, and the allegations about Russia that push for imperialist war all reveal disagreements and division within the ruling class. Meanwhile, the Democrats offer to solve everything in the upcoming (capitalist) elections.

What is the stake of the working class in these fights?

Also be there for an important report and discussion of the ongoing Prisoners Strike!

What are Workers World Tuesday Night discussions?
Socialists taking apart the "news" from a working class perspective, so we can see through the ruling class' manipulations and turn our anger into effective revolutionary action.
And YOU are welcome!

Time:

7:00pm

Location:

Downtown United Presbyterian Church, 121 Fitzhugh St. N., Rochester, NY 14614

Description:

ROCHESTER COMMITTEE ON LATIN AMERICA PRESENTATION
“Perspectives on Nicaragua:

Two progressive viewpoints on current Nicaraguan reality”

Wednesday, September 5th, 2018 at 7:00 PM

Downtown United Presbyterian Church
121 North Fitzhugh St., Rochester

This timely program will examine the recent anti-government protests and violence in Nicaragua. Generally, the American and international press has blamed the Nicaragua government of President Daniel Ortega for the attacks on citizens, police, and infrastructure. Because of almost uniformly anti-government coverage of these events, it’s difficult to discern the complicated reality on the ground.

Michael Argaman and Arnold Matlin will present their views on what is really happening in Nicaragua. Both Michael and Arnie are long time ROCLA members with deep, historical, involvement in Nicaragua. Karleen West, Associate Professor of Political Science and International Relations at SUNY Geneseo, will moderate the debate.

This event will certainly bring more light to the current situation in that country than recent conflicting media coverage has provided.

Free parking; accessible; looped for the hearing impaired.

ALL WELCOME!

Time:

7:30am - 8:30am

Location:

Park Avenue & Culver Road

Description:

Witness against the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Come and leave as it fits your schedule. The goal is to bring an awareness of the war into our daily lives, remind those driving by that the wars are still going on, call for our troops to come home, and advocate for another approach to healing in Iraq and Afghanistan.

STAND WITH US! Signs are provided.

Bring Them Home Vigils

UU PEACE ADVOCATES
www.rochesterunitarian.org/peaceadvocates.html

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Time:

10:00am - 12:00pm

Description:

Rise for a Resilient Rochester

START: September 08, 2018 • 10:00 AM
END: September 08, 2018 • 12:00 PM
The Gathering Space at Asbury First United Methodist Church• 1050 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14607
HOST CONTACT INFO: heatherodonnell@rocpcc.org

RSVP at: https://actionnetwork.org/events/rise-for-a-resilient-rochester?referrer=group-standearth&source=org-signup

On September 8th, four days before the start of the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco, California, people from across the country and around the world will be calling for renewed commitments to climate action. People are asking for real actions to replace hollow words.

In Rochester, we will highlight the urgency and benefits of climate action: improving health, lowering energy costs, creating jobs, and improving accessibility. Community Leaders from government, business, faith, and other sectors will listen as Rochester and regional residents share personal stories of climate change impacts and the solutions they’d like to see.

This will help us consider the challenges and opportunities inherent in community-based climate action. If we act swiftly, our community can be made more resilient, with everyone benefiting in the ways listed above.

Light buffet brunch to be served.
PLEASE NOTE: RSVP'ing does not guarantee you a seat, but it does give us an idea of how many people are coming. Please arrive early to find a seat, as seats are limited.

Time:

10:00am - 4:00pm

Location:

1199 East Main Street, Rochester, NY

Description:

Rochester Greenovation
The Green Cycles Store = Precycling +Downcycling
+ Upcycling + Recycling + Freecycling + E-cycling

Sustainable Saturdays
Rochester Greenovation
1199 East Main St
288-7564 or email at
info@rochestergreen.org
Sustainability is our Life!

The 2nd Saturday of every month is A Sustainable Saturday
June 14: 10am-3pm
On Sustainable Saturdays we attempt to demonstrate through education &
networking how to reclaim, renew & redefine salvage of all kinds towards the prevention & reduction of generated waste.

This monthly event brings together environmental groups, non-for-profits, green businesses, community organizations, craftsmen, artists & food vendors all for the purpose of demonstrating various ways to leave a smaller footprint on the earth.

We look forward to you joining us on this adventure!
www.rochestergreen.org/
facebook.com/RochesterGreenovation?fref=ts
Rochester Greenovation
www.rochestergreen.org
Strengthening local communities through environmentally conscious initiatives, waste diversion, and ...

Time:

10:00am - 4:00pm

Location:

1199 East Main Street, Rochester, NY

Description:

Rochester Greenovation
The Green Cycles Store = Precycling +Downcycling
+ Upcycling + Recycling + Freecycling + E-cycling

Sustainable Saturdays
Rochester Greenovation
1199 East Main St
288-7564 or email at
info@rochestergreen.org
Sustainability is our Life!

The 2nd Saturday of every month is A Sustainable Saturday
June 14: 10am-3pm
On Sustainable Saturdays we attempt to demonstrate through education &
networking how to reclaim, renew & redefine salvage of all kinds towards the prevention & reduction of generated waste.

This monthly event brings together environmental groups, non-for-profits, green businesses, community organizations, craftsmen, artists & food vendors all for the purpose of demonstrating various ways to leave a smaller footprint on the earth.

We look forward to you joining us on this adventure!
www.rochestergreen.org/
facebook.com/RochesterGreenovation?fref=ts
Rochester Greenovation
www.rochestergreen.org
Strengthening local communities through environmentally conscious initiatives, waste diversion, and ...

Time:

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Description:

Peace/Anti-War vigil at corner of East Ave. and Goodman Street, Rochester. All are welome!

Time:

1:30pm - 4:00pm

Location:

1010 East Ave. Rochester 14607 (the red brick building on the downtown side of Asbury Methodist Chur

Description:

"Doctrine of Discovery: Unmasking the Domination Code"
Sunday, September 9th, 1:30-4:00 PM
1010 East Ave. Rochester 14607 (the red brick building on the downtown side of Asbury Methodist Church)

This year Rochester is joining a growing number of cities that will be officially celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day instead of Columbus Day on October 8. To help us grasp the historical context of Indigenous Peoples Day, Pachamama Alliance’s Seeds of Hope will be screening the powerful documentary “Doctrine of Discovery: Unmasking the Domination Code” at 1:30 Sunday, Sept. 9. We will meet at 1010 East Ave., the red brick building on the downtown side of Asbury Methodist Church.
This well-researched documentary unflinchingly tells the story of how the Vatican’s 15th Century “Doctrine of Discovery” set in motion a pattern of domination and dehumanization of the Indigenous people who fully inhabited and loved this land before Europeans stepped foot here. This doctrine is still used as the basis for legal actions against Indigenous peoples today. The film offers a provocative insight into the underlying forces that shaped an American culture of separation and domination.
Because of the power of the film, we will allow adequate time to process and discuss what we have seen in a safe and brave space.
There is no admission charge.

Time:

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Location:

First Unitarian Church, 220 S. Winton Road

Description:

Witness against the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Come and leave as it fits your schedule. The goal is to bring an awareness of the war into our daily lives, remind those driving by that the wars are still going on, call for our troops to come home, and advocate for another approach to healing in Iraq and Afghanistan.

STAND WITH US! Signs are provided.

UU PEACE ADVOCATES
www.rochesterunitarian.org/peaceadvocates.html

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Time:

9:00am

Location:

see text for three sites

Description:

I wanted to take a minute to personally extend the invitation for you to join us Saturday, September 15th at 0900, at our 25th annual beach cleanup at Durand.
Yup, it’s that time again. And this September Jamie and I will be co-captaining our 25th event together. We hope you will consider spending a morning getting a little dirty…to make a big difference.

During the 2017 NYS Beach Cleanup 5,025 volunteers in 26 counties removed 34,548 pounds of debris along 191 miles of shoreline.

Since 1986, the Northeast Chapter of the American Littoral Society has coordinated New York’s participation in the annual September International Coastal Cleanup (ICC). This effort has the overarching sponsorship of the Ocean Conservancy in Washington, DC. The Cleanup is a worldwide event in which over 100 countries and almost all of our states participate.
A well-organized beach cleanup is a prime activity for learning about the marine environment – its value to people and wildlife, threats to its productivity, and the actions people can take to improve it. Coastal property and waterways are valuable, not only for human recreation but also as essential habitat for wildlife. Marine debris pollutes our waters and shore, destroys wildlife, and insults our aesthetic eye. Participating in a cleanup helps people see that the choices they make directly impact the environment – recycling, advocating less use of plastic, lobbying for less packaging, reusing items instead of discarding them – all have a positive effect on the environment.

Thanks to volunteers around the world, the International Coastal Cleanup has become a beacon of hope, leading and inspiring action in support of our ocean. Over the years, this movement has created a family that spans oceans and country borders. A network that works together for something bigger than us.

I hope you will consider joining us, and share the invitation

Be Well!
Kimie

There’s 3 sites in Monroe County

MONROE
Irondequoit: Durand Beach Jamie Romeo,
Kimie Romeo kimie.ugbn@gmail.com
585-544-4513
585-544-4513 Ext
9/15/2018, 9:00 am
Rochester: Buckland Creek George Smith george_smith@bcsd.ord
585-242-5000
9/13/2018, 3:00 pm
Rochester: Ontario Beach Park (Charlotte Beach) Peter Hentschke
15854421770
phentschke@harleyschool.org
585-442-1770 Ext
9/15/2018, 9:00 am

Time:

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Description:

Peace/Anti-War vigil at corner of East Ave. and Goodman Street, Rochester. All are welome!

Time:

2:00pm - 5:00pm

Location:

Living Room at Legacy at Cranberry Landing.

Description:

Join us for our September reading, our Eighth Annual 100,000 Poets for Change Celebration, THIS Sunday, September 16, 2-5 pm, in the Living Room at Legacy at Cranberry Landing.

Sunday will essentially be an Open Mic with extended times for each performer, so don't forget that our Open Mics are NOT limited to poets: singers, musicians, short fiction writers/ memoirists, storytellers, comics, and even dancers are also welcome.

Even if you can't join us, if you know folks who might enjoy attending, to perform or as audience members, pass the word and send them the following link to this public invite:
http://j.mp/RoPo100TPC2018

By the way, if you don't happen to have any material specifically aimed at "change," "reform," etc., DON'T WORRY -- whatever you care to share is fine!

You can also support RoPo's ongoing efforts with an annual membership, which is still only $20. To join using your credit/debit card, go to http://squareup.com/store/rochester-poets/

Our readings are FREE and open to the public; donations to support Rochester Poets are encouraged and gratefully accepted. Refreshments served.

See you on Sunday,

Frank Judge
President
Rochester Poets
585-260-9005

UPCOMING
Oct 21:
Nov 18:
Dec 2:
Jan 20:
Feb 17:
Mar 17:
Doug Curry
Jack Bradigan Spula
2018 Holiday Celebration
Michael Ketchek
Hugh Mitchell
TBA

Time:

10:30am - 2:00pm

Description:

Suffragist City Parade
Encouraging Voter Participation!

WHAT: The Suffragist City Parade and Block Party, a project of the National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House

WHEN: Saturday, September 15, 2018, 10:30AM-2PM

WHERE: The Parade steps off at 10:30AM at W. Main and Broad Streets. The parade route will take marchers down W. Main St., north on Madison St. and past the Anthony Museum. The Parade ends at Susan B. Anthony Square Park with a Block Party until 2PM.

The theme of the Parade is Organize! Agitate! Educate!,and celebrates Rochester’s connection to the voting rights movement, its history, and relevance today. The Parade will be led by Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass riding in a horse-drawn carriage, with over 30 marching units and bands participating.

After the Parade, Susan B. Anthony Square Park will be the location for music (acts include Connie Demming, Madeleine McQueen, Sarah Long Hendershot and Dan Hoh, the Raging Grannies, and more.) Art Force 5 will create a giant mosaic of Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass, aided by onlookers. Susan B. Anthony, Frederick Douglass, and other role models will be in the Park to share their inspirational stories. Several food trucks will be on hand, too!

Email pr@susanb.orgfor more information or go to susanb.org and look for the Parade links. Registration to march is open until Saturday, September 8.

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Victoria Brzustowicz
Director of Marketing & Communications
National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House
17 Madison Street. Rochester. NY. 14608
585.279.7490
www.susanbanthonyhouse.org
www.facebook.com/susanbanthonyhouse

Time:

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Description:

LECTURE BY REYNA GRANDE

Tuesday, September 18 ~ 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Arts Center, Callahan Theater
Nazareth College
https://maps.naz.edu/
Award-winning author of "The Distance Between Us," Reyna Grande, will share her story about life before and after illegally immigrating from Mexico to the United States.

Born in Mexico and raised by her grandparents after her parents left to find work in the U.S., at nine years old, Reyna enters the U.S. as an undocumented immigrant to live with her father. Filled with hope, she quickly realizes that life in the U.S. is far from perfect. Her father isn’t the man she dreamed about all those years ago in Mexico. His big dreams for his children are what gets them across the border, but his alcoholism and rage undermine all his hard work and good intentions. Reyna finds solace from a violent home in books and writing, inspired by the Latina voices she reads. After an explosive altercation, Reyna breaks away, going on to become the first person in her family to obtain higher education, earning a college degree and then an M.F.A. in Creative Writing.

At a time when immigration politics are at a boiling point in the U.S., Reyna Grande is an important public voice for Mexican Americans and immigrants of every origin. The Distance Between Us has the power to change minds and hearts.

Free and Open to the Public
No Ticket Necessary

Time:

6:00pm

Location:

Abundance Coop deli

Description:

Cuba - What's Turning with the Revolution?

Tuesday, September 18, 2018 - 6 pm - 8 pm

A report back on the politics, farming and social networks from a deep dive, lightning trip to Cuba by Coop members Jack Spula, Liz Henderson, Peter House and Michael Hannen.
Join us for a light dinner at the Coop deli and lots of good talk!

Time:

6:00pm

Location:

Abundance Coop, Rochester, 571 South Ave.

Description:

A report back on the politics, farming and social networks from a deep dive, lightning trip to Cuba by Coop members Jack Spula, Liz Henderson, Peter House and Michael Hannen.

Come have a light supper at the Abundance Deli and then enjoy the presentation with lots of photos - bring your questions about Cuba!

Tues Sept 18, 6 pm at Abundance Coop, Rochester, 571 South Ave.

Time:

7:30am - 8:30am

Location:

Park Avenue & Culver Road

Description:

Witness against the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Come and leave as it fits your schedule. The goal is to bring an awareness of the war into our daily lives, remind those driving by that the wars are still going on, call for our troops to come home, and advocate for another approach to healing in Iraq and Afghanistan.

STAND WITH US! Signs are provided.

UU PEACE ADVOCATES
www.rochesterunitarian.org/peaceadvocates.html

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Time:

1:30pm

Location:

Linehan Chapel, Golisano Academic Center, Nazareth College, East Avenue, Rochester, NY, United State

Description:

The William H. Shannon Chair in Catholic Studies presents:

Transformation Through Encounter

Dr. Mary C. Boys

Extending the Borders of Our Care:
Why Interreligious Engagement Is an Ethical Imperative for Christians
Thursday, September 20, 2018 ~ 7:00 PM - 8:30PM
Forum, Nazareth College Shults Center

Our Ancestors Would Be Incredulous:
Jews and Christians in Our Time
Friday, September 21, 2018 ~ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Linehan Chapel, Golisano Academic Center »

A pioneer in the field of Jewish/Christian relations, Mary C. Boys, S.N.J.M., critically examines the historical realities and theological beliefs that have shaped Jewish-Christian relations. Primed by Vatican II, she applies historical biblical scholarship to the field of religious education to produce groundbreaking insights into Christian-Jewish learning and dialogue. At the heart of these insights is an unshakeable commitment to "learning in the presence of the other."

Boys's most recent publications engage with clarity and candor what it means for Christians to learn in the presence of Jews and Judaism today: Seeing Judaism Anew: Christianity's Sacred Obligation (2005); Christians and Jews in Dialogue: Learning in the Presence of the Other (2008), co-authored with Sara S. Lee; and Redeeming Our Sacred Story: The Death of Jesus and Relations between Jews and Christians (2014). She is currently the vice president of academic affairs and dean as well as the Skinner and McAlpin Professor of Practical Theology at Union Theological Seminary, New York City, and an adjunct faculty member of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America.

Time:

1:30pm

Location:

Linehan Chapel, Golisano Academic Center, Nazareth College, East Avenue, Rochester, NY, United State

Description:

The William H. Shannon Chair in Catholic Studies presents:

Transformation Through Encounter

Dr. Mary C. Boys

Our Ancestors Would Be Incredulous:
Jews and Christians in Our Time
Friday, September 21, 2018 ~ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Linehan Chapel, Golisano Academic Center »

A pioneer in the field of Jewish/Christian relations, Mary C. Boys, S.N.J.M., critically examines the historical realities and theological beliefs that have shaped Jewish-Christian relations. Primed by Vatican II, she applies historical biblical scholarship to the field of religious education to produce groundbreaking insights into Christian-Jewish learning and dialogue. At the heart of these insights is an unshakeable commitment to "learning in the presence of the other."

Boys's most recent publications engage with clarity and candor what it means for Christians to learn in the presence of Jews and Judaism today: Seeing Judaism Anew: Christianity's Sacred Obligation (2005); Christians and Jews in Dialogue: Learning in the Presence of the Other (2008), co-authored with Sara S. Lee; and Redeeming Our Sacred Story: The Death of Jesus and Relations between Jews and Christians (2014). She is currently the vice president of academic affairs and dean as well as the Skinner and McAlpin Professor of Practical Theology at Union Theological Seminary, New York City, and an adjunct faculty member of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America.

Time:

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Description:

Peace/Anti-War vigil at corner of East Ave. and Goodman Street, Rochester. All are welome!

Time:

6:00pm

Location:

Abundance Coop

Description:

Please join NOFA-NY for a brainstorming session for our New York Organic Action Plan! Let’s work for the future we want!
Tuesday, September 25, 2018, 6 pm - 8 pm at Abundance

Free of charge! Refreshments will be served.

Tell us what you think is working and what is not working for organic farming and food in NY. Come with your ideas to contribute to our plan to build on our successes and overcome our obstacles. Share your thoughts on how to create a food and farming system that is socially just, environmentally resilient, and economically vibrant.

Get ready to discuss:

· Environmental Stewardship
· Organic Transition and Incentives
· Health
· Cultural and Social Change
· The Marketplace
· Research and Education

NOFA-NY Board member and farmer, Elizabeth Henderson, will facilitate.

If you love to imagine a more organic future for New York State, please RSVP to Elizabeth Henderson (elizabethhenderson13@gmail.com). We welcome your participation in creating the organic action plan for New York. For more information about NOFA-NY, please visit www.nofany.org

Time:

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Location:

Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14618

Description:

“Activating Hope as the Earth Heats Up”
6:30-8:30 pm Wednesday, September 26
Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14618

Devastating fires, floods and hurricanes in the past year have reminded us that we ignore climate change at our peril. Yet the scope of the problem can leave us feeling powerless and in despair over the fate of our precious planet and the generations who will follow. Using words, images, music, humor, and interaction, Pachamama Alliance facilitator David Inglis will help participants discern the underlying cultural values that created this crisis, present an evolutionary perspective on our climate predicament, and show us how we can shift from being powerless bystanders or lonely stalwarts to active collective agents of a grounded hope that doesn’t wilt in the face of the daily news. He will also introduce us to Project Drawdown, a new comprehensive plan coordinated by Paul Hawken to reverse global warming. This event is sponsored by Color Brighton Green

Since 2017 retirement as Sr. Pastor of Henrietta United Church of Christ, David Inglis has devoted his time to speaking and creating events with Pachamama Alliance, whose vision is to create a human presence on this planet that is environmentally sustainable, socially just, and spiritually fulfilling.

Time:

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Description:

Peace/Anti-War vigil at corner of East Ave. and Goodman Street, Rochester. All are welome!