http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar Nashville Progressive Calendar http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2412&Date=2010%2F9%2F8 Until further notice, the Nashville Peace Coalition plans to have a weekly vigil, every Wednesday from 4:30 pm to 5:40 pm. We will hold up signs that should be visible to passing motorists during rush hour. We will stand on the sidewalk (some of us may sometimes sit on the retaining wall) on West End Avenue, in front of Centennial Park, across the street from Borders Books; that's near the intersection of West End Avenue, 25th Avenue, and Elliston Place. If rain or snow is forecast, bring your biggest umbrella. I'm calling this the "Honk for Peace" rally, because our largest sign says "HONK for PEACE." But any progressive message is welcome. One of our favorite slogans is "Healthcare Not Warfare"; that's one of the slogans of the national "Brown Baggers" system of vigils, which you can read about at http://pdamerica.org/articles/misc/2009-11-13-12-49-50-misc.php Other suggested topics are bank reform, election campaign finance reform, an end to the military-industrial complex, and an end to plutocracy in general. There is some discussion in http://groups.yahoo.com/group/peace-coalition/message/9310 of why we've decided to do it every week. If you're not familiar with the terrain, here are parking directions: From Elliston Place, go straight ahead; or from 25th Avenue North, turn right. In either of those ways, you get onto the driveway or street that goes in front of the Marshall Donnelly Combs Funeral Home -- see http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Marshall+Donnelly+Combs+Funeral++%E2%80%8E201+25th+Avenue+North++Nashville,+TN+37203-1604&ie=UTF8&hq=Marshall+Donnelly+Combs+Funeral+%E2%80%8E&hnear=201+25th+Ave+N,+Nashville,+TN+37203&ll=36.145984,-86.807828&spn=0.00901,0.025234&z=16 Continue a few feet farther on that street, and you're in Centennial Park. The parking spaces on either side of that street are the ones closest to where we're rallying, and at that time of day you will usually find some vacant ones, and they're free. (Indeed, we chose that location in part for the ease of parking, and in part because it's near the Peace Coalition meeting that many of us attend at 6 pm.) http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2409&Date=2010%2F9%2F8 This meeting will be devoted primarily to planning our next major event. Tentatively, we've decided it will be a teach-in. The Nashville Peace Coalition is a coalition of organizations and individuals dedicated to peace and justice. The Peace Coalition was started in the fall of 2001. Our original intention was to provide a peaceful and thoughful response to the tragedy of 9-11. Since that time our work has evolved into a coalition working on many peace issues, most notably to end the war in Iraq. The Nashville Peace Coalition is working for peace in our hearts, in our communities, and in our world. We work nonviolently in alliance with like-minded people and organizations. In addition to our in-person meetings, we also have an online discussion group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/peace-coalition/ You are invited to participate in the online discussion, or attend our meetings, or both. Our meetings are on Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 pm. We are a project of the Nashville Peace and Justice Center, but we have not been meeting at their offices lately. Lately we have been meeting in the basement of the Friends Meeting House, 530 26th Avenue N., Nashville, TN 37209. We also have a web page at http://www.nashvillepeacecoalition.com/ http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=70&Date=2010%2F9%2F8 a weekly discussion group, inspired by the writings of Neale Donald Walsch. At the Friends (Quaker) Meeting House, 530 26th Avenue N., Nashville, TN 37209. http://www.humanitysteam.org/ http://www.nealedonaldwalsch.com/ http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2366&Date=2010%2F9%2F9 When: Every Thursday Where: West End Avenue (on the bridge across from the Tennesseean Newspaper, between 12th Ave and The Frist Museum. For almost seven years Women in Black has been conducting a weekly silent peace vigil as a presence for peace in the world. We are part of an international movement for peace. We dress in black and stand in silence holding signs that we stand as witness to the horror of war and to the possibility for peaceful alternatives to war. Black umbrellas and water bottles are advisable in this hot weather. Women in Black is not an organization but an informal community of women who stand silently for peace. For further information, contact: Patti: patirgeorge@yahoo.com http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=11&Date=2010%2F9%2F9 The Green-Collar Jobs Task Force of Nashville/Davidson County meets to plan strategy and action, at 4 pm on Thursdays, at 1215 9th Avenue N., Nashville, TN 37208. For more information contact Nell Levin at (615) 226-8070. greenjobstn.ning.com/ (posted 6/13/09 es) http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=12&Date=2010%2F9%2F9 Join Nashville's Original Drinking Liberally every Thursday night at the Flying Saucer on Broadway at 6:30pm for an evening of friendly conversation with fellow liberals. For more information contact nashville@drinkingliberally.org (last verified 6/13/09 by ES) http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2408&Date=2010%2F9%2F10 Free, at the Belcourt Theater, 2102 Belcourt Avenue, Nashville TN 37212. Not confirmed yet. Additional information when I get it. http://www.takepart.com/zero http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2246&Date=2010%2F9%2F10 Monthly meeting at the Farmers' Market, 2nd Friday of every month. Contact Bill Howell for more information: bill@fairtaxation.org http://fairtaxation.org/ http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2281&Date=2010%2F9%2F11 A three person discussion on Separation of Church and State ... What does it mean .... What are it's ramifications in our lives 2010? Come .... learn ... discuss Featuring three inspiring community leaders: Hedy Weinberg, ACLU-TN Executive Director Charles Sumner, leader of Nashville Chapter Americans United for Separation of Church and State DAVID KIDD, Retired Presbyterian Minister and long time community activist Our meeting will be held at the Nashville Office of AFLCIO, 1901 Lindell Avenue, Nashville 37203 Host Jerry and Pam Lee http://www.homestheplace.com/theL-Club.com/September_11th_Separation_of_Church_and_State.html "L-club" liberals dinner group meets about once a month, generally on a Saturday at 6:30 pm. It's a potluck dinner -- bring finger food. We chat and eat for about 30 or 45 minutes, and then generally we have a speaker. Future dates are only approximate, but I'm listing them on the calendar anyway, just as a placeholder. Additional information at http://www.homestheplace.com/theL-Club.com/ http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=28&Date=2010%2F9%2F12 In the Mexican-USA War (1846-1848), a few hundred USA soldiers -- mostly recent immigrants from Ireland and Germany -- realized that they were fighting on the wrong side, that they were part of a racist, imperialist army oppressing the poor -- and so they defected to the other side. When the USA won the war, a few of these defectors escaped; those captured were hung by the USA on September 10 and 13, 1847. You won't find this mentioned in most USA history books, but you can find it in some places if you look, including en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Patrick%27s_Battalion and a beautiful song by David Rovics: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiogUx5h28c The executed fighters memorialized every year in Mexico on September 12. Some of us activists in the USA have talked about having some sort of event on September 12, in protest against USA imperialism. If anything gets scheduled, I'll post it here. http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2144&Date=2010%2F9%2F12 Every week, at 1604 10th Ave. N. (next to a big brick church near the intersection of 10th and Garfield). More information at www.myspace.com/nashvillefnb nashvillefnb@yahoo.com 615-262-4797 http://www.foodnotbombs.net/ http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2177&Date=2010%2F9%2F12 Around 1:30 at Legislative Plaza, downtown (6th Ave N & Deaderick St, Nashville, TN 37242). More information at www.myspace.com/nashvillefnb nashvillefnb@yahoo.com 615-262-4797 http://www.foodnotbombs.net/ http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2173&Date=2010%2F9%2F13 Little Hamilton Collective General Meetings 1318 Little Hamilton Ave Get involved with the Little Hamilton Collective at our general meetings every week, 6:30-8pm For more info, see http://www.littlehamilton.org/index.html http://www.myspace.com/littlehamiltonshows www.thefirebrand.org www.myspace.com/firebrandinfoshoptn http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=23&Date=2010%2F9%2F14 CityTHINK is a free monthly public education program of the Nashville Civic Design Center (NCDC), held on the second Tuesday of each month. This lunch-hour presentation focuses on civic issues related to transportation, green building, public art, urban design projects and more. Bring your lunch. Usually (but not always), the program is held at 11:30 am at the NCDC (138 Second Avenue N., Nashville, TN 37201). Generally, information about the program can be found at www.civicdesigncenter.org/events/citythink http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=1937&Date=2010%2F9%2F14 The Nashville Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC) has a monthly lunch workshop, which it calls "Lunch and Learn" and also calls "Inside the Conflict Resolution Toolbox." It is held on the ground floor, in McWhirter Hall, in West End United Methodist Church, 2200 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203. (That's across the street from Vanderbilt.) It's on the second Tuesday of each month, from noon until 1:15. Bring a bag lunch; snacks provided. It's free, and an RSVP is not required -- just come. And 1.25 hrs of CME credit is available for Rule 31 mediators, whatever that means. For more information, check out www.nashvilleconflict.org/conflict_resolution_education_programs/lunch_and_learns http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=25&Date=2010%2F9%2F14 Lewis Beck Central Labor Council of Nashville and Middle TN Our Business meetings are the 2nd Thursday of each month and are held at IBEW Local 429, 2001 Elm Hill Pike. Meetings are at 7:00pm. Non members should contact us to speak at the business meetings. 885-7778 (last verif. 6/1/09 es) http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2412&Date=2010%2F9%2F15 Until further notice, the Nashville Peace Coalition plans to have a weekly vigil, every Wednesday from 4:30 pm to 5:40 pm. We will hold up signs that should be visible to passing motorists during rush hour. We will stand on the sidewalk (some of us may sometimes sit on the retaining wall) on West End Avenue, in front of Centennial Park, across the street from Borders Books; that's near the intersection of West End Avenue, 25th Avenue, and Elliston Place. If rain or snow is forecast, bring your biggest umbrella. I'm calling this the "Honk for Peace" rally, because our largest sign says "HONK for PEACE." But any progressive message is welcome. One of our favorite slogans is "Healthcare Not Warfare"; that's one of the slogans of the national "Brown Baggers" system of vigils, which you can read about at http://pdamerica.org/articles/misc/2009-11-13-12-49-50-misc.php Other suggested topics are bank reform, election campaign finance reform, an end to the military-industrial complex, and an end to plutocracy in general. There is some discussion in http://groups.yahoo.com/group/peace-coalition/message/9310 of why we've decided to do it every week. If you're not familiar with the terrain, here are parking directions: From Elliston Place, go straight ahead; or from 25th Avenue North, turn right. In either of those ways, you get onto the driveway or street that goes in front of the Marshall Donnelly Combs Funeral Home -- see http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Marshall+Donnelly+Combs+Funeral++%E2%80%8E201+25th+Avenue+North++Nashville,+TN+37203-1604&ie=UTF8&hq=Marshall+Donnelly+Combs+Funeral+%E2%80%8E&hnear=201+25th+Ave+N,+Nashville,+TN+37203&ll=36.145984,-86.807828&spn=0.00901,0.025234&z=16 Continue a few feet farther on that street, and you're in Centennial Park. The parking spaces on either side of that street are the ones closest to where we're rallying, and at that time of day you will usually find some vacant ones, and they're free. (Indeed, we chose that location in part for the ease of parking, and in part because it's near the Peace Coalition meeting that many of us attend at 6 pm.) http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2417&Date=2010%2F9%2F15 The Tennessee Equality Project and its friends will meet at Nero's Grill (2122 Hillsboro Rd.) for a toast, to celebrate the anniversary of the Metro non-discrimination ordinance. This historic gain for Tennessee's gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community took place on September 15, 2009. http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=34&Date=2010%2F9%2F15 Greenpeace has volunteer meetings at 6 pm on the third Wednesday of each month, at the Greenpeace office, Suite E-250, 1 Vantage Way, Nashville, TN 37228. More information at phone: 812-219-4644 Email: edyta.sitko@greenpeace.org www.facebook.com/pages/Greenpeace-Nashville/69092597707 http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2302&Date=2010%2F9%2F15 The Nashville Peace Coalition is a coalition of organizations and individuals dedicated to peace and justice. The Peace Coalition was started in the fall of 2001. Our original intention was to provide a peaceful and thoughful response to the tragedy of 9-11. Since that time our work has evolved into a coalition working on many peace issues, most notably to end the war in Iraq. The Nashville Peace Coalition is working for peace in our hearts, in our communities, and in our world. We work nonviolently in alliance with like-minded people and organizations. In addition to our in-person meetings, we also have an online discussion group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/peace-coalition/ You are invited to participate in the online discussion, or attend our meetings, or both. Our meetings are on Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 pm. We are a project of the Nashville Peace and Justice Center, but we have not been meeting at their offices lately. Lately we have been meeting in the basement of the Friends Meeting House, 530 26th Avenue N., Nashville, TN 37209. We also have a web page at http://www.nashvillepeacecoalition.com/ http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=70&Date=2010%2F9%2F15 a weekly discussion group, inspired by the writings of Neale Donald Walsch. At the Friends (Quaker) Meeting House, 530 26th Avenue N., Nashville, TN 37209. http://www.humanitysteam.org/ http://www.nealedonaldwalsch.com/ http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2366&Date=2010%2F9%2F16 When: Every Thursday Where: West End Avenue (on the bridge across from the Tennesseean Newspaper, between 12th Ave and The Frist Museum. For almost seven years Women in Black has been conducting a weekly silent peace vigil as a presence for peace in the world. We are part of an international movement for peace. We dress in black and stand in silence holding signs that we stand as witness to the horror of war and to the possibility for peaceful alternatives to war. Black umbrellas and water bottles are advisable in this hot weather. Women in Black is not an organization but an informal community of women who stand silently for peace. For further information, contact: Patti: patirgeorge@yahoo.com http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=35&Date=2010%2F9%2F16 Central Labor Council of Nashville and Middle TN Our Labor Lunch, which is open to the public, is every third Thursday of the month, except no lunch in December. We meet at Piccadilly's, 874 Murfreesboro Road at 11:30 am. It is usually over by 12:40pm. (last verif. 6/1/09 es) http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=11&Date=2010%2F9%2F16 The Green-Collar Jobs Task Force of Nashville/Davidson County meets to plan strategy and action, at 4 pm on Thursdays, at 1215 9th Avenue N., Nashville, TN 37208. For more information contact Nell Levin at (615) 226-8070. greenjobstn.ning.com/ (posted 6/13/09 es) http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=12&Date=2010%2F9%2F16 Join Nashville's Original Drinking Liberally every Thursday night at the Flying Saucer on Broadway at 6:30pm for an evening of friendly conversation with fellow liberals. For more information contact nashville@drinkingliberally.org (last verified 6/13/09 by ES) http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2368&Date=2010%2F9%2F17 28th annual African Street Festival Note the change in location. In recent years the festival has been held at Tennessee State University, main campus, but this year it is being held at Hadley Park, which is adjacent to that campus. http://www.aacanashville.org/ http://maps.google.com/maps/place?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=Hadley+Park&fb=1&gl=us&hq=Hadley+Park&hnear=Nashville,+TN Hosted by the African American Cultural Alliance (AACA), this family-oriented festival has grown continuously and now attracts thousands who are interested in African and African American culture. The festival has garnered local media attention and remains one of the city's premiere events attracting people of all ages, from all walks of life and from all sectors of the region. And our celebration is now also expanding to include the cultures of the Caribbean, North, Central and South America and other places around the world where Africa is also represented in its people and cultures. The African Street Festival event can also give companies and other organizations a unique opportunity to support one of the largest festivals of this type in the Southeast. Please contact us about becoming a sponsor or visit our profile at http://GivingMatters.com to learn more about us. Some of what's included each year at our festival is:   The Children's Pavilion (featuring arts and crafts, drumming, dance, storytelling and more Authentic African, American and other cuisines representing the Diaspora An eclectic mix of live music, such as African, Reggae, Latin, R&B, Jazz, Gospel, Neo-Soul, Country, Blues, African Drumming & More Spoken Word Dance The New African Pavilion Opening Night International Music Block Party Street Vendors http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2368&Date=2010%2F9%2F18 28th annual African Street Festival Note the change in location. In recent years the festival has been held at Tennessee State University, main campus, but this year it is being held at Hadley Park, which is adjacent to that campus. http://www.aacanashville.org/ http://maps.google.com/maps/place?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=Hadley+Park&fb=1&gl=us&hq=Hadley+Park&hnear=Nashville,+TN Hosted by the African American Cultural Alliance (AACA), this family-oriented festival has grown continuously and now attracts thousands who are interested in African and African American culture. The festival has garnered local media attention and remains one of the city's premiere events attracting people of all ages, from all walks of life and from all sectors of the region. And our celebration is now also expanding to include the cultures of the Caribbean, North, Central and South America and other places around the world where Africa is also represented in its people and cultures. The African Street Festival event can also give companies and other organizations a unique opportunity to support one of the largest festivals of this type in the Southeast. Please contact us about becoming a sponsor or visit our profile at http://GivingMatters.com to learn more about us. Some of what's included each year at our festival is:   The Children's Pavilion (featuring arts and crafts, drumming, dance, storytelling and more Authentic African, American and other cuisines representing the Diaspora An eclectic mix of live music, such as African, Reggae, Latin, R&B, Jazz, Gospel, Neo-Soul, Country, Blues, African Drumming & More Spoken Word Dance The New African Pavilion Opening Night International Music Block Party Street Vendors http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=40&Date=2010%2F9%2F18 Exciting dance music. This is not really a political event, but it is a social event attended by many progressives, and it is a good opportunity for announcements (spoken or leafletted) about other progressive activities. Third Saturday of every month, at the First UU Church of Nashville. (I think there's a $5 cover charge.) Also available commercially for hire at other venues. More information: www.thelovedrums.com www.myspace.com/thelovedrums www.youtube.com/edhaggard More about the location: www.firstuunashville.org/directories/map.php (last verified 6/25/09 by es) http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=41&Date=2010%2F9%2F19 Nashville couchsurfers throw a potluck lunch or dinner every 3rd Sunday. It is a great success. Each month we have somewhere between 10 and 50 people. Bring something to eat or drink. It does not have to be fancy -- just good and remembering there will be a bunch of us. If you want bring a board game, outdoor game or photos of your last trip. Bring your plans for your summer trips and your questions about couchsurfing. Bring an extra guest - surfer or not (it does not matter) If you have questions about this event, go to the Nashville, 3rd Sunday Potluck community area and see if someone already asked the question. See you there. www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10231 (verified 6/1/09 es) http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2368&Date=2010%2F9%2F19 28th annual African Street Festival Note the change in location. In recent years the festival has been held at Tennessee State University, main campus, but this year it is being held at Hadley Park, which is adjacent to that campus. http://www.aacanashville.org/ http://maps.google.com/maps/place?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=Hadley+Park&fb=1&gl=us&hq=Hadley+Park&hnear=Nashville,+TN Hosted by the African American Cultural Alliance (AACA), this family-oriented festival has grown continuously and now attracts thousands who are interested in African and African American culture. The festival has garnered local media attention and remains one of the city's premiere events attracting people of all ages, from all walks of life and from all sectors of the region. And our celebration is now also expanding to include the cultures of the Caribbean, North, Central and South America and other places around the world where Africa is also represented in its people and cultures. The African Street Festival event can also give companies and other organizations a unique opportunity to support one of the largest festivals of this type in the Southeast. Please contact us about becoming a sponsor or visit our profile at http://GivingMatters.com to learn more about us. Some of what's included each year at our festival is:   The Children's Pavilion (featuring arts and crafts, drumming, dance, storytelling and more Authentic African, American and other cuisines representing the Diaspora An eclectic mix of live music, such as African, Reggae, Latin, R&B, Jazz, Gospel, Neo-Soul, Country, Blues, African Drumming & More Spoken Word Dance The New African Pavilion Opening Night International Music Block Party Street Vendors http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2144&Date=2010%2F9%2F19 Every week, at 1604 10th Ave. N. (next to a big brick church near the intersection of 10th and Garfield). More information at www.myspace.com/nashvillefnb nashvillefnb@yahoo.com 615-262-4797 http://www.foodnotbombs.net/ http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2177&Date=2010%2F9%2F19 Around 1:30 at Legislative Plaza, downtown (6th Ave N & Deaderick St, Nashville, TN 37242). More information at www.myspace.com/nashvillefnb nashvillefnb@yahoo.com 615-262-4797 http://www.foodnotbombs.net/ http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2402&Date=2010%2F9%2F20 Early registration ends today, for the September 25 meeting of Tennesseans for Fair Taxation. $15.00 early registration/ $25.00 at the door. Early registration at this link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FXXR73W http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2301&Date=2010%2F9%2F20 BURNT is an environmental organization that meets 5:30 pm on the third Monday of each month, at Saint Bernard’s Academy, 2021 21st Avenue S, Nashville, TN 37212. The meeting is in the 4th Floor Conference Room which is marked “8" and is next to Suite 445. BURNT's mission as a group is to promote a toxic-free environment for Nashville and surrounding areas by promoting recycling, pesticide reform and citizen activism within the governmental process. Learn more about BURNT at phone 327-8515 or the website: http://www.burnt-tn.org/ http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2051&Date=2010%2F9%2F20 TAP YOUR FOOT is a benefit performance given by the Shelby Bottom String Band, usually on the third Monday of the month, at The French Quarter Cafe, 823 Woodland Avenue, East Nashville. http://www.frenchquartercafe.com/index2.html http://maps.google.com/maps?q=823+Woodland+Street+Nashville,+Tennessee+37206&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=823+Woodland+St,+Nashville,+Davidson,+Tennessee+37206&z=16 There may be other performers as well. This is a non-smoking event. Proceeds will benefit TAP (Tennessee Alliance for Progress). Admission on a sliding scale: $5 to $15. Give what you can for a good cause! The Shelby Bottom String Band (Nell Levin, Michael August, Holly Tashian, Bob Mason, Gene Bush and Dave Thomas) cook up old and new songs including some quirky Americana gems -- all delivered with down-home charm. More information: www.tennesseeallianceforprogress.org/ http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2173&Date=2010%2F9%2F20 Little Hamilton Collective General Meetings 1318 Little Hamilton Ave Get involved with the Little Hamilton Collective at our general meetings every week, 6:30-8pm For more info, see http://www.littlehamilton.org/index.html http://www.myspace.com/littlehamiltonshows www.thefirebrand.org www.myspace.com/firebrandinfoshoptn http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=33&Date=2010%2F9%2F21 Tennessee Health Care Campaign (THCC) currently has Local Organizing Group meetings (LOGs) in 8 cities across the state. The only requirement for participation is a genuine interest in reforming our health care system. The Nashville meetings are on the third Tuesday of each month, 6 to 7 pm, at the office of the TN Disability Coalition (in the downstairs conference room), 955 Woodland St., Nashville TN 37206. For further information contact Christina Kretchik, (615) 227-7500, ckretchik@thcc2.org. thcc2.org/TakeAction/JoinLOG/Home.html THCC has worked for 20 years on policies that provide affordable quality coverage to everyone. THCC monitors policies at the state and national level, and uses the LOGs as a way of educating and acting locally. Each LOG has a volunteer chairperson and a regional organizer from the THCC in attendance to facilitate discussion. http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2416&Date=2010%2F9%2F21 Free screening at Bongo Java 2007 Belmont Blvd. Nashville, TN 37212 I am undecided about whether this film belongs on the progressive calendar. Apparently it is a film in favor of charter schools. From the little I've read on the subject, charter schools are anything but progressive: whatever their good intentions, they do apparently do not perform better than public schools, and -- being privately run -- they end up soaking taxpayers to raise salaries of executives. Still, charter schools are an attempt to address real problems in the education system, and this film at least talks about what those problems are. The title refers to the fact that a lottery determines which children in New York are permitted to attend the charter school, which ostensibly is more desirable than their public school. Here's the message I was emailed: "I started Bongo World 17 years ago. Now I'm working on starting a school. I recently joined the Board of a charter school that will open a year from now in North Nashville. Education has been an interest of mine perhaps since I started feeling how lacking my schooling had been. I've loosely followed various education reform movements from afar. Now I find myself digging right in. I'm learning the sorry statistics of our public schools. I'm learning about how Nashville is on the cutting edge of the charter school movement. And I've become a convert to the idea that charter schools -- public schools run by an independent board free from some of the bureaucracy facing traditional schools -- can be a sensible alternative. Come learn more about the charter school movement at a screening of the film "The Lottery" at our flagship store Bongo Java. We are especially interested in reaching out to those who would be interested in internships and other volunteer opportunities to help get the school started." http://www.bongojava.com/bongo_belmont.php http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1515935/ http://buildingexcellentschools.org/ http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2388&Date=2010%2F9%2F22 Greg Mortenson, author of THREE CUPS OF TEA, will be speaking at Vanderbilt. At the time of this posting, I do not yet have the time, location, nor information about whether the event will be open to the general public. http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2412&Date=2010%2F9%2F22 Until further notice, the Nashville Peace Coalition plans to have a weekly vigil, every Wednesday from 4:30 pm to 5:40 pm. We will hold up signs that should be visible to passing motorists during rush hour. We will stand on the sidewalk (some of us may sometimes sit on the retaining wall) on West End Avenue, in front of Centennial Park, across the street from Borders Books; that's near the intersection of West End Avenue, 25th Avenue, and Elliston Place. If rain or snow is forecast, bring your biggest umbrella. I'm calling this the "Honk for Peace" rally, because our largest sign says "HONK for PEACE." But any progressive message is welcome. One of our favorite slogans is "Healthcare Not Warfare"; that's one of the slogans of the national "Brown Baggers" system of vigils, which you can read about at http://pdamerica.org/articles/misc/2009-11-13-12-49-50-misc.php Other suggested topics are bank reform, election campaign finance reform, an end to the military-industrial complex, and an end to plutocracy in general. There is some discussion in http://groups.yahoo.com/group/peace-coalition/message/9310 of why we've decided to do it every week. If you're not familiar with the terrain, here are parking directions: From Elliston Place, go straight ahead; or from 25th Avenue North, turn right. In either of those ways, you get onto the driveway or street that goes in front of the Marshall Donnelly Combs Funeral Home -- see http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Marshall+Donnelly+Combs+Funeral++%E2%80%8E201+25th+Avenue+North++Nashville,+TN+37203-1604&ie=UTF8&hq=Marshall+Donnelly+Combs+Funeral+%E2%80%8E&hnear=201+25th+Ave+N,+Nashville,+TN+37203&ll=36.145984,-86.807828&spn=0.00901,0.025234&z=16 Continue a few feet farther on that street, and you're in Centennial Park. The parking spaces on either side of that street are the ones closest to where we're rallying, and at that time of day you will usually find some vacant ones, and they're free. (Indeed, we chose that location in part for the ease of parking, and in part because it's near the Peace Coalition meeting that many of us attend at 6 pm.) http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2302&Date=2010%2F9%2F22 The Nashville Peace Coalition is a coalition of organizations and individuals dedicated to peace and justice. The Peace Coalition was started in the fall of 2001. Our original intention was to provide a peaceful and thoughful response to the tragedy of 9-11. Since that time our work has evolved into a coalition working on many peace issues, most notably to end the war in Iraq. The Nashville Peace Coalition is working for peace in our hearts, in our communities, and in our world. We work nonviolently in alliance with like-minded people and organizations. In addition to our in-person meetings, we also have an online discussion group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/peace-coalition/ You are invited to participate in the online discussion, or attend our meetings, or both. Our meetings are on Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 pm. We are a project of the Nashville Peace and Justice Center, but we have not been meeting at their offices lately. Lately we have been meeting in the basement of the Friends Meeting House, 530 26th Avenue N., Nashville, TN 37209. We also have a web page at http://www.nashvillepeacecoalition.com/ http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2415&Date=2010%2F9%2F22 Free screening at Fido 1812 21st Ave. S. Nashville, TN 37212 That's in Hillsboro Village. There are a few spaces of free parking in a lot behind the shop. The little Bongo Java chain, which includes Fido, is the only local participant in http://www.coopcoffees.com/, which not only has certified Fair Trade coffee, but enables transparent tracing of every bag of coffee from grower to retailer. About the film: Bongo employee Kami lived in Uganda in 2008, co-directing an orphanage and teaching. Now, two years later, the story is told. A Larger Sense of Community is a captivating story of hope, investment, and sustainability. It highlights the work Kami is involved in, highlighting the changes Cornerstone Development has made and continues to make in Uganda. This film encourages the investment of ourselves into people as opposed to projects. Come out and experience an evening of hope. Support your local community and a community half a world away. This is a free showing of a documentary that runs 50 minutes with a question and answer session to follow. http://www.bongojava.com/fido.php http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=70&Date=2010%2F9%2F22 a weekly discussion group, inspired by the writings of Neale Donald Walsch. At the Friends (Quaker) Meeting House, 530 26th Avenue N., Nashville, TN 37209. http://www.humanitysteam.org/ http://www.nealedonaldwalsch.com/ http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2366&Date=2010%2F9%2F23 When: Every Thursday Where: West End Avenue (on the bridge across from the Tennesseean Newspaper, between 12th Ave and The Frist Museum. For almost seven years Women in Black has been conducting a weekly silent peace vigil as a presence for peace in the world. We are part of an international movement for peace. We dress in black and stand in silence holding signs that we stand as witness to the horror of war and to the possibility for peaceful alternatives to war. Black umbrellas and water bottles are advisable in this hot weather. Women in Black is not an organization but an informal community of women who stand silently for peace. For further information, contact: Patti: patirgeorge@yahoo.com http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=11&Date=2010%2F9%2F23 The Green-Collar Jobs Task Force of Nashville/Davidson County meets to plan strategy and action, at 4 pm on Thursdays, at 1215 9th Avenue N., Nashville, TN 37208. For more information contact Nell Levin at (615) 226-8070. greenjobstn.ning.com/ (posted 6/13/09 es) http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=12&Date=2010%2F9%2F23 Join Nashville's Original Drinking Liberally every Thursday night at the Flying Saucer on Broadway at 6:30pm for an evening of friendly conversation with fellow liberals. For more information contact nashville@drinkingliberally.org (last verified 6/13/09 by ES) http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=43&Date=2010%2F9%2F24 Bikes are a vital form of transportation and recreation. The last Friday of every month is Critical Mass. We meet at **Centennial Park** by the Parthenon steps around 5:15-5:30pm and start riding by 5:45pm. The route changes a little each time, but usually winds its way downtown. Sometimes we ride to East Nashville for a beer, sometimes we dance party-it on the bridge, sometimes we bust pinatas... show up an choose your own adventure. ***We're doing potluck rides during the summer*** Bring food, drinks, a few plates/cups/utensils to share! Please do NOT bring disposables!*** Anyone is welcome to join the ride, no matter your ability or age! www.myspace.com/nashvillecriticalmass http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2375&Date=2010%2F9%2F24 Nashville Musicians and Artists for Peace is having a mini peace festival - outdoor seating and eating and an outdoor stage - on the last Friday of every month, until further notice. (I don't know yet how their plans will change in winter.) Location: The Village Corner Pub 417 North Main St Kingston Springs, TN 37087 http://maps.google.com/maps?q=417+North+Main+St+Kingston+Springs+TN+37087&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=417+N+Main+St,+Kingston+Springs,+Cheatham,+Tennessee+37082&ll=36.117077,-86.972237&spn=0.135619,0.404091&z=12&iwloc=r0 From Nashville, take I-40 heading west for about 20 miles. Take exit 188 for toward Kingston Springs/Ashland City, turning right (heading north) onto TN-249/Luyben Hills Rd. Turn left at W Kingston Spring. Turn right at N Main St. Destination will be on your left, at the intersection of Main and Love Street. http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2401&Date=2010%2F9%2F25 Tennesseans for Fair Taxation http://www.fairtaxation.org/ More information about this meeting will be posted here when I get it. http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=44&Date=2010%2F9%2F25 The Davidson County Democratic Party has a breakfast, the fourth Saturday of each month, 9-11 am. The location, price, and speaker varies from month to month. For details see www.davidsondemocrats.com/. (verified 6/1/09 es) http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2144&Date=2010%2F9%2F26 Every week, at 1604 10th Ave. N. (next to a big brick church near the intersection of 10th and Garfield). More information at www.myspace.com/nashvillefnb nashvillefnb@yahoo.com 615-262-4797 http://www.foodnotbombs.net/ http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2177&Date=2010%2F9%2F26 Around 1:30 at Legislative Plaza, downtown (6th Ave N & Deaderick St, Nashville, TN 37242). More information at www.myspace.com/nashvillefnb nashvillefnb@yahoo.com 615-262-4797 http://www.foodnotbombs.net/ http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2173&Date=2010%2F9%2F27 Little Hamilton Collective General Meetings 1318 Little Hamilton Ave Get involved with the Little Hamilton Collective at our general meetings every week, 6:30-8pm For more info, see http://www.littlehamilton.org/index.html http://www.myspace.com/littlehamiltonshows www.thefirebrand.org www.myspace.com/firebrandinfoshoptn http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2171&Date=2010%2F9%2F27 NASHVILLE NOW (National Organization for Women) meets the 4th Monday of the month at the Nashville Peace and Justice Center, 4732 W Longdale Dr., Nashville, TN 37211. The meetings start at 7 p.m. These meetings are open to members, friends and those seeking more information. For additional details, contact cynthianashnow@gmail.com or 615-269-7141. http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2096&Date=2010%2F9%2F28 The Green Party of Middle Tennessee will be having a regular business meeting on the fourth Tuesday of January, April, July, and October. Other months, we will be having an informal meet-up at an eating establishment to be announced. Contact edachowski@bellsouth.net for location or check out tn.greens.org/nashvillegreen We are experimenting with a 3-month rotation of meet-up/meeting locations: January, April, July, and October: business meetings at the Stillwaters Cafe, 1207 Jefferson St, Nashville, TN 37208 February, May, August, November: friendly meet-ups at Calypso in East Nashville, 1101 Gartland Avenue, Nashville, TN 37206 March, June, September, December: friendly meet-ups at Thai Kitchen near 100 Oaks, 738 Thompson Ln, Nashville, TN 37212 We hope that this will get us into a different parts of Nashville and different local eateries without being quite so confusing as having a different place every month. I'll update the automated reminders to include this information. Beth Dachowski edachowski@bellsouth.net http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2412&Date=2010%2F9%2F29 Until further notice, the Nashville Peace Coalition plans to have a weekly vigil, every Wednesday from 4:30 pm to 5:40 pm. We will hold up signs that should be visible to passing motorists during rush hour. We will stand on the sidewalk (some of us may sometimes sit on the retaining wall) on West End Avenue, in front of Centennial Park, across the street from Borders Books; that's near the intersection of West End Avenue, 25th Avenue, and Elliston Place. If rain or snow is forecast, bring your biggest umbrella. I'm calling this the "Honk for Peace" rally, because our largest sign says "HONK for PEACE." But any progressive message is welcome. One of our favorite slogans is "Healthcare Not Warfare"; that's one of the slogans of the national "Brown Baggers" system of vigils, which you can read about at http://pdamerica.org/articles/misc/2009-11-13-12-49-50-misc.php Other suggested topics are bank reform, election campaign finance reform, an end to the military-industrial complex, and an end to plutocracy in general. There is some discussion in http://groups.yahoo.com/group/peace-coalition/message/9310 of why we've decided to do it every week. If you're not familiar with the terrain, here are parking directions: From Elliston Place, go straight ahead; or from 25th Avenue North, turn right. In either of those ways, you get onto the driveway or street that goes in front of the Marshall Donnelly Combs Funeral Home -- see http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Marshall+Donnelly+Combs+Funeral++%E2%80%8E201+25th+Avenue+North++Nashville,+TN+37203-1604&ie=UTF8&hq=Marshall+Donnelly+Combs+Funeral+%E2%80%8E&hnear=201+25th+Ave+N,+Nashville,+TN+37203&ll=36.145984,-86.807828&spn=0.00901,0.025234&z=16 Continue a few feet farther on that street, and you're in Centennial Park. The parking spaces on either side of that street are the ones closest to where we're rallying, and at that time of day you will usually find some vacant ones, and they're free. (Indeed, we chose that location in part for the ease of parking, and in part because it's near the Peace Coalition meeting that many of us attend at 6 pm.) http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2302&Date=2010%2F9%2F29 The Nashville Peace Coalition is a coalition of organizations and individuals dedicated to peace and justice. The Peace Coalition was started in the fall of 2001. Our original intention was to provide a peaceful and thoughful response to the tragedy of 9-11. Since that time our work has evolved into a coalition working on many peace issues, most notably to end the war in Iraq. The Nashville Peace Coalition is working for peace in our hearts, in our communities, and in our world. We work nonviolently in alliance with like-minded people and organizations. In addition to our in-person meetings, we also have an online discussion group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/peace-coalition/ You are invited to participate in the online discussion, or attend our meetings, or both. Our meetings are on Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 pm. We are a project of the Nashville Peace and Justice Center, but we have not been meeting at their offices lately. Lately we have been meeting in the basement of the Friends Meeting House, 530 26th Avenue N., Nashville, TN 37209. We also have a web page at http://www.nashvillepeacecoalition.com/ http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=70&Date=2010%2F9%2F29 a weekly discussion group, inspired by the writings of Neale Donald Walsch. At the Friends (Quaker) Meeting House, 530 26th Avenue N., Nashville, TN 37209. http://www.humanitysteam.org/ http://www.nealedonaldwalsch.com/ http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2366&Date=2010%2F9%2F30 When: Every Thursday Where: West End Avenue (on the bridge across from the Tennesseean Newspaper, between 12th Ave and The Frist Museum. For almost seven years Women in Black has been conducting a weekly silent peace vigil as a presence for peace in the world. We are part of an international movement for peace. We dress in black and stand in silence holding signs that we stand as witness to the horror of war and to the possibility for peaceful alternatives to war. Black umbrellas and water bottles are advisable in this hot weather. Women in Black is not an organization but an informal community of women who stand silently for peace. For further information, contact: Patti: patirgeorge@yahoo.com http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=11&Date=2010%2F9%2F30 The Green-Collar Jobs Task Force of Nashville/Davidson County meets to plan strategy and action, at 4 pm on Thursdays, at 1215 9th Avenue N., Nashville, TN 37208. For more information contact Nell Levin at (615) 226-8070. greenjobstn.ning.com/ (posted 6/13/09 es) http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=12&Date=2010%2F9%2F30 Join Nashville's Original Drinking Liberally every Thursday night at the Flying Saucer on Broadway at 6:30pm for an evening of friendly conversation with fellow liberals. For more information contact nashville@drinkingliberally.org (last verified 6/13/09 by ES) http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2369&Date=2010%2F10%2F2 Details still being planned, but it will probably be similar to last year's festival, which you can read about in more detail at http://www.celebrationofcultures.org/ http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2144&Date=2010%2F10%2F3 Every week, at 1604 10th Ave. N. (next to a big brick church near the intersection of 10th and Garfield). More information at www.myspace.com/nashvillefnb nashvillefnb@yahoo.com 615-262-4797 http://www.foodnotbombs.net/ http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2177&Date=2010%2F10%2F3 Around 1:30 at Legislative Plaza, downtown (6th Ave N & Deaderick St, Nashville, TN 37242). More information at www.myspace.com/nashvillefnb nashvillefnb@yahoo.com 615-262-4797 http://www.foodnotbombs.net/ http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=1944&Date=2010%2F10%2F4 The Nashville Peace and Justice Center's board meets on the first Monday of the month, at 6 pm, in most months, at the NPJC: 4732 W. Longdale Drive Nashville, TN 37211 http://www.nashvillepeacejustice.org/ http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2173&Date=2010%2F10%2F4 Little Hamilton Collective General Meetings 1318 Little Hamilton Ave Get involved with the Little Hamilton Collective at our general meetings every week, 6:30-8pm For more info, see http://www.littlehamilton.org/index.html http://www.myspace.com/littlehamiltonshows www.thefirebrand.org www.myspace.com/firebrandinfoshoptn http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2358&Date=2010%2F10%2F4 NVC Nashville has an introductory meeting on the first Monday of each month. NVC Nashville is the local organization devoted to the ideas of Marshall Rosenberg and the Center for Non-Violent Communication (http://www.cnvc.org/). Personally, I (your calendar editor) think the techniques might be better described as "nondefensive communication" or "deep listening." Location: First Unitarian Universalist Church 1808 Woodmont Blvd Nashville, TN 37215 (park in the back and follow the signs inside) More about the First Mondays meetings: http://nvcnashville.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/flyer-beginners-group-pdf-3.pdf More about the NVC Nashville: http://nvcnashville.org/ http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2335&Date=2010%2F10%2F5 Tennesseans for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (formerly Tennessee Coalition to Abolish State Killing) meets on the first Tuesday of each month. Lately, the meetings have been held at Scarritt-Bennett Center 1008 19th Ave S Nashville TN 615.320.4651 For more information see http://www.meetup.com/deathpenalty/ http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2412&Date=2010%2F10%2F6 Until further notice, the Nashville Peace Coalition plans to have a weekly vigil, every Wednesday from 4:30 pm to 5:40 pm. We will hold up signs that should be visible to passing motorists during rush hour. We will stand on the sidewalk (some of us may sometimes sit on the retaining wall) on West End Avenue, in front of Centennial Park, across the street from Borders Books; that's near the intersection of West End Avenue, 25th Avenue, and Elliston Place. If rain or snow is forecast, bring your biggest umbrella. I'm calling this the "Honk for Peace" rally, because our largest sign says "HONK for PEACE." But any progressive message is welcome. One of our favorite slogans is "Healthcare Not Warfare"; that's one of the slogans of the national "Brown Baggers" system of vigils, which you can read about at http://pdamerica.org/articles/misc/2009-11-13-12-49-50-misc.php Other suggested topics are bank reform, election campaign finance reform, an end to the military-industrial complex, and an end to plutocracy in general. There is some discussion in http://groups.yahoo.com/group/peace-coalition/message/9310 of why we've decided to do it every week. If you're not familiar with the terrain, here are parking directions: From Elliston Place, go straight ahead; or from 25th Avenue North, turn right. In either of those ways, you get onto the driveway or street that goes in front of the Marshall Donnelly Combs Funeral Home -- see http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Marshall+Donnelly+Combs+Funeral++%E2%80%8E201+25th+Avenue+North++Nashville,+TN+37203-1604&ie=UTF8&hq=Marshall+Donnelly+Combs+Funeral+%E2%80%8E&hnear=201+25th+Ave+N,+Nashville,+TN+37203&ll=36.145984,-86.807828&spn=0.00901,0.025234&z=16 Continue a few feet farther on that street, and you're in Centennial Park. The parking spaces on either side of that street are the ones closest to where we're rallying, and at that time of day you will usually find some vacant ones, and they're free. (Indeed, we chose that location in part for the ease of parking, and in part because it's near the Peace Coalition meeting that many of us attend at 6 pm.) http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2302&Date=2010%2F10%2F6 The Nashville Peace Coalition is a coalition of organizations and individuals dedicated to peace and justice. The Peace Coalition was started in the fall of 2001. Our original intention was to provide a peaceful and thoughful response to the tragedy of 9-11. Since that time our work has evolved into a coalition working on many peace issues, most notably to end the war in Iraq. The Nashville Peace Coalition is working for peace in our hearts, in our communities, and in our world. We work nonviolently in alliance with like-minded people and organizations. In addition to our in-person meetings, we also have an online discussion group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/peace-coalition/ You are invited to participate in the online discussion, or attend our meetings, or both. Our meetings are on Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 pm. We are a project of the Nashville Peace and Justice Center, but we have not been meeting at their offices lately. Lately we have been meeting in the basement of the Friends Meeting House, 530 26th Avenue N., Nashville, TN 37209. We also have a web page at http://www.nashvillepeacecoalition.com/ http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=14&Date=2010%2F10%2F6 Veterans for Peace Chapter 89 meets the first Wednesday of each month, at 7 pm, at International Market and Restaurant, 2010 Belmont Blvd, Nashville, TN 37212-4400. All people (not just vets) are welcome to attend. For more information contact Joey King, jbkranger@aol.com, 615-485-1616. http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2342&Date=2010%2F10%2F6 Join us every month on the first Wednesday of the month at Blackstone Brewery for Green Drinks - a chance for working folks who care about the environment to get together, get to know each other, and figure out what we can do to protect the environment and make the world a better place to live. Location: Blackstone Brewery Street: West End City/Town: Nashville Website or Map: www.MiddleTNGreen.org Contact Info: 615-567-6844 Event Type: Social, Networking Organized By: Charlie Geiger http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=51580019671 http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=70&Date=2010%2F10%2F6 a weekly discussion group, inspired by the writings of Neale Donald Walsch. At the Friends (Quaker) Meeting House, 530 26th Avenue N., Nashville, TN 37209. http://www.humanitysteam.org/ http://www.nealedonaldwalsch.com/ http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=76&Date=2010%2F10%2F7 This is the anniversary of the US's 2001 invasion on Afghanistan. The occupation continues, and escalates, with no end in sight. No local events scheduled yet. http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2366&Date=2010%2F10%2F7 When: Every Thursday Where: West End Avenue (on the bridge across from the Tennesseean Newspaper, between 12th Ave and The Frist Museum. For almost seven years Women in Black has been conducting a weekly silent peace vigil as a presence for peace in the world. We are part of an international movement for peace. We dress in black and stand in silence holding signs that we stand as witness to the horror of war and to the possibility for peaceful alternatives to war. Black umbrellas and water bottles are advisable in this hot weather. Women in Black is not an organization but an informal community of women who stand silently for peace. For further information, contact: Patti: patirgeorge@yahoo.com http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=11&Date=2010%2F10%2F7 The Green-Collar Jobs Task Force of Nashville/Davidson County meets to plan strategy and action, at 4 pm on Thursdays, at 1215 9th Avenue N., Nashville, TN 37208. For more information contact Nell Levin at (615) 226-8070. greenjobstn.ning.com/ (posted 6/13/09 es) http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=12&Date=2010%2F10%2F7 Join Nashville's Original Drinking Liberally every Thursday night at the Flying Saucer on Broadway at 6:30pm for an evening of friendly conversation with fellow liberals. For more information contact nashville@drinkingliberally.org (last verified 6/13/09 by ES) http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2356&Date=2010%2F10%2F8 Details not available yet; this is still being planned. See http://taptn.org/ http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2383&Date=2010%2F10%2F8 Code Pink is an antiwar organization. It is composed primarily of women, and this retreat will be for women only. It will be held at The Farm, in Summertown, TN. Registration form and more information at https://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/424/donate_page/southeast http://www.codepink4peace.org/section.php?id=432 http://ledahosting.com/~progrcal/Calcium40.pl?CalendarName=Nashville_Progressive_Calendar&EventID=2246&Date=2010%2F10%2F8 Monthly meeting at the Farmers' Market, 2nd Friday of every month. Contact Bill Howell for more information: bill@fairtaxation.org http://fairtaxation.org/