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Attention: Calendar

 

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Event, Sponsor

Time, Place, Telephone

 

Deadline: Fifteenth of the month prior to publication.

 

Wednesday, April 30

Deadline for children's artwork: Washtenaw County Women's Action for Nuclear Disarmament.

Due date for May 11, Mother's Day

Festival of Peace artwork. Send submission, with the theme, "Peace is...," to WAND, 1340 Wines, Ann Arbor, MI 48103. To have artwork picked up, call 769-9334.

 

General meeting: Farm Labor Organizing Committee

5:45pm, Room 4318, Michigan Union, U-M, Ann Arbor. For information: 769-0027 or 764-1446.

 

Beans and Rice Dinner: Central America Education/Action Committee

Donation, $2 adults, $1 children (6-12). 6-7:30pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe, Ann Arbor. For information: 662-5189.

 

General Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Committee

8pm, Michigan Union, U-M, Ann Arbor. Stop at the information desk for room location.

 

Thursday, May 1

General Meeting: HAP-NICA

802 Monroe, Ann Arbor. For information: 761-7960

 

International Conference of Progressive Unionists: Industrial Workers of the World.

Five day conference (May 1-5), commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Haymarket incident and the campaign for the 8 hour day to be held in Chicago, Il. For information: 483-3478.

 

Friday, May 2

Peer Counselor Training: Women's Crisis Center

Training involves 30 hours over two weekends, a six month commitment and four hours per week after training. $20 fee. For information: 761-9475.

 

Saturday, May 3

General Meeting: Coalition for Arms Control

9:30 am, 310 S. Ashley, Ann Arbor. For information: 663-4897.

 

Alternative Commencement: Free South Africa Coordinating Committee

Commencement will honor Nelson Mandela. Plans are to have a well-known keynote speaker and a representative to accept an honorary degree in Mandela's stead. 10 am, Rackham Amphitheatre, U-M, Ann Arbor. For information: 971-7994 or 769-8549.

 

Spring Gardening at Zen Buddhist Temple: Zen Buddhist Temple of Ann Arbor

Preparation and planting of the Temple's organic garden. Share skills, ask questions and bring tools if you can. Everyone welcome. A light lunch will be provided. 11 am-3 pm, 1214 Packard, Ann Arbor. For information: 761-6520.

 

Demonstration against Star Wars Research: Campuses Against Weapons in Space

Demonstration at the graduation ceremony. 1 pm, front of Michigan Stadium, U-M, Ann Arbor. For information: 763-3241.

 

Peace Pole Planting: Clonlara School

A 91 inch cedar pole, a universal symbol of peace that originated in Japan, will be planted and dedicated. Clonlara School, 1289 Jewett, Ann Arbor. For information: 769-4515.

 

Sunday, May 4

Fifteenth Annual Bike-a-Thon: Ecology Center

Bika-a-Thon to raise money for the Ecology Center's core programs. For information: 761-3186.

 

Interfaith Council for Peace Benefit: Children's concert by Trees.

Tickets, $2 per child, $4 per adult donation. Performances 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm, the Ark Coffeehouse. For information: 663-1870.

 

Positive Gay Identity Conference: Marygrove College (Detroit).

For information: 763-4186 or 863-7255.

 

Sunday Service: Zen Buddhist Temple of Ann Arbor

Meditation, chanting, a talk, and tea. 1214 Packard, Ann Arbor. For information: 761-6520.

 

Monday, May 5

General Meeting: South African Political Prisoner Bracelet Program

5 pm, 2501 Braeburn Circle, Ann Arbor. For information: 973-2016.

 

Informal working meeting: Industrial Workers of the World

5:45 pm, 42 S. Summit, Ypsilanti. For information: 483-3478.

 

General Meeting: Free South Africa Coordinating Committee

7 pm, Center for Afro-American and African Studies lounge, first floor, West Engineering Building, U-M, Ann Arbor. For information: 971-7994 or 769-8549.

 

Tuesday, May 6

General Meeting: AIDS Action Alliance of Ann Arbor

7 pm, Michigan League, U-M, Ann Arbor. The room number will be listed on main floor.

 

Wednesday, May 7

Beans and Rice Dinner: Central America Education/Action Committee

(See April 30) Spicy Chicano Pintos (FLOC beans).

 

Committee Meeting: Interfaith Council for Peace-Hunger Task Force

7:30 pm, Pine Room, Wesley Foundation, 602 E. Huron, Ann Arbor. For information: 663-1870.

 

General Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Committee

(See April 30)

 

General Meeting: Farm Labor Organizing Committee

(See April 30)

 

Thursday, May 8

Scrap Box Open House: Ecology Center.

Open house of organization that reuses many kinds of industrial and household discards. For information: 994-4420.

 

Friday, May 9

Gay Coffee Night: Gay Liberation

Socialize and relax. No charge. 8-11 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe, Ann Arbor. For information: 763-4186.

 

Saturday, May 10

Free White Pine Tree Seedling Giveaway: Ecology Center.

Ecology Center's Recycling Station, 2050 S. Industrial Hwy., Ann Arbor. For information: 761-3186.

 

General Meeting: Gray Panthers

Work session and letter writing to political leaders. 2-4 pm, Ann Arbor Fire Station, second floor conference room, 107 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor. For information: 663-0786.

 

Talk on North American Zen Buddhism: Zen Buddhist Temple of Ann Arbor.

History, philosophy and practice. 7-8 pm, 1214 Packard, Ann Arbor. For information: 761-6520.

 

Sunday, May 11

Mother's Day Festival of Peace: Washtenaw County Women's Action for Disarmament, Inc.

A reinstitution of the more authentic version of Mother's Day, originated by Julia Ward Howe, celebrating a day focused on Mothers and peace. 1-4 pm, West Park, Ann Arbor. For information: 761-1718.

 

Sunday Service: Zen Buddhist Temple of Ann Arbor

(See May 4)

 

Monday, May 12

General Meeting: South African Political Prisoner Bracelet Program

(See May 5)

 

General Membership Meeting: Industrial Workers of the World.

5:45 pm, 42 S. Summit, Ypsilanti. For information: 483-3478.

 

General Meeting: Free South Africa Coordinating Committee:

(See May 5)

 

Tenant Organizing Workshop: Ann Arbor Tenants Union

How-to meeting for tenants interested for organizing with their neighbors. 7 pm, Tenants Union office, 4001 Michigan Union, U-M, Ann Arbor. For information: 763-6876.

 

Organizational Meeting: World Hunger Education-Action Committee

Meeting on "Tools for Peace and Justice Campaign." 7 pm, room 4202, Michigan Union, U of M, Ann Arbor. For information: 663-4301.

 

Wednesday, May 14

Beans and Rice Dinner: Central America Education/Action Committee

(See April 30) Split Pea and Cabbage - India Style.

 

Speech by Jose Alas: Interfaith Council for Peace

Father Alas, a Salvadoran priest in exile, will speak about his work in El Salvador with Christian communities and Archbishop Oscar Romero, who was assassinated in 1980. He will also talk about what people of faith here can do in response to U.S. policy. A quesadilla and coffee reception will follow with Father Alas and the Celaya family, who live in Sanctuary at the Ann Arbor Friends Meeting. Free. All welcome. 7:30 pm; call the ICP. office, 663-1870, for location of the event.

 

Committee Meeting: Interfaith Council for Peace Land, Food and Justice

Meeting on plans for the third annual farm tour in August. 7:30 pm, Pine Room, 602 E. Huron, Ann Arbor. For information: 663-1870.

 

General Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Committee

(See April 30)

 

General Meeting: Farm Labor Organizing Committee

(See April 30)

 

Thursday, May 15

General Meeting: HAP-NICA

(See May 1)

 

Friday, May 16

Committee Meeting: Interfaith Council for Peace-Disarmament Working Group

Discussion of nuclear testing moratorium and local response to the bombing of Libya. Noon-1 pm. Interfaith Office, 604 E. Huron, Ann Arbor. For information: 663-1870.

 

Gay Pride Week Planning Meeting: GLORHYA2

7 pm, Michigan League, rooms 4 and 5, U-M, Ann Arbor. For information: 763-4186.

 

Saturday, May 17

General Meeting: Ann Arbor War Tax Dissidents/U.S. Peace Tax Fund

Brown bag lunch. Beverages provided. All welcome. Noon to 3 pm, Pine Room, Wesley Foundation, 602 E. Huron, Ann Arbor. For information: 663-2655.

 

Sunday, May 18

Sunday Service: Zen Buddhist Temple of Ann Arbor

(See May 4)

 

Monday, May 19

General Meeting: South African Political Prisoner Bracelet Program

(See May 5)

 

Informal working meeting: Industrial Workers of the World

5:45 pm, 42 S. Summit, Ypsilanti. For information: 483-3478.

 

General Meeting: Free South Africa Coordinating Committee

(See May 5)

 

Marak Garztecki Speech: Industrial Workers of the World

7:30 pm, 42 S. Summit, Ypsilanti. For information: 483-3478.

 

Wednesday, May 21

Beans and Rice Dinner: Central America Education/Action Committee.

(See April 30) Tofu and Veggies with Peanut Sauce.

 

General Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Committee

(See April 30)

 

General Meeting: Farm Labor Organizing Committee

(See April 30)

 

Friday, May 23

Gay Coffee Night: Gay Liberation

Socialize and relax. No charge. 8-11 pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe, Ann Arbor. For information: 763-4186.

 

Sunday, May 25

Sunday Service: Zen Buddhist Temple of Ann Arbor

(See May 4)

 

Monday, May 26

General Meeting: South African Political Prisoner Bracelet Program

(See May 5)

 

Informal working meeting: Industrial Workers of the World

5:45 pm, 42 S. Summit, Ypsilanti. For information: 483-3478.

 

General Meeting: Free South African Coordinating Committee

(See May 5)

 

Tuesday, May 27

Older Americans Month Celebration: Housing Bureau for Seniors

Potluck lunch, followed by slide show and housing workshop. Bring a dish to pass. Noon lunch. Slide show 1-2:30 pm, Pittsfield Township Senior Center, 701 W. Ellsworth, Ann Arbor. For information and to register: 763-0970.

 

Wednesday, May 28

Beans and Rice Dinner: Central America Education/Action Committee.

(See April 30) FLOC beans.

 

General Meeting: Latin American Solidarity Committee

(See April 30)

 

General Meeting: Farm Labor Organizing Committee

(See April 30)

 

Thursday, May 29

General Meeting: HAP-NICA

(See May 1)