Peace & Justice

There will be no June Issue of AGENDA. Send items for the JULY Peace & Justice Calendar by JUNE 15 to: AGENDA, 220 S. Main St., Ann Arbor, Ml 48104.

Amnesty International Community Group meets at 7pm on the second Sunday (May 10) and fourth Sunday (May 24) of every month at the Guild House, 802 Monroe St. 662-5189

Amnesty International Group 61 meets at 7:30pm on the second Tuesday (May 12) of every month at the Mich. Union Welker Room. 668-0660

Ann Arbor Tenants Union hosts "Tenant Talk," a half-hour radio show which discusses issues of concern to local renters. Every Tuesday, 6-6:30 pm, WCBN 88.3 FM. 763-3500

Citizens' Resistance at Fermi Two (CRAFT) meets on the second Tue. (May 12) of every month at 7pm at St. Mary's Conference Center, 502 W. Elm, Monroe. 734-457-0359

Common Language Bookstore presents Nora Salas, publicist for the United Farmworkers Union, who will speak about the current nationwide United Farmworkers Union strawberry campaign. The UFW strawberry campaign is an effort to improve the living and working conditions of strawberry pickers and it emphasizes that buying and eating food are not politically neutral acts. Salas, a U-M graduate, was interviewed for the 1997-98 issue of "Michigan Feminist Studies," which will be available at the store. Sat., May 23, 4 pm, Common Language Bookstore, 215 S. Fourth Ave. 663-0036

Ecology Center of Ann Arbor sponsors "Taking Democracy Back from Corporations," a talk and discussion session with Ronnie Dugger, founder of the Alliance for Democracy. Mon., May 11, 1-2:30pm at United Methodist Church, Wesley Lounge, 602 E. Huron. 761-3186

Gray Panthers of Huron Valley holds their regular membership meeting on Saturday, May 2. Representatives of local organizations most atfected by efforts to "privatize" areas of our economy - such as education, health care, welfare and protection of the environment - will present information of concern to voters. Gray Panthers is an intergenerational group dedicated to improving life for people of all ages. Refreshments. All invited. 10am-12:30pm, A2 Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. 663-6248

Guild House hosts "Sexuality and Spirituality: Exploring the Connections," a discussion group for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender folks facilitated by members of the community every Thursday, 7-8pm at 802 Monroe St. 662-5189

Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice

- Fri, May 1 : Disarmament Working Group meeting. Topic: Raise awareness of U.S. weapons of mass destruction. Noon, ICPJ office, Memorial Church, 730 Tappan. 663-1870

- Sat., May 2: Peace Team Training: Nonviolence skills taught by Rev. Peter Dougherty and other experienced peacemakers from Michigan Peace Team, to help turn the May 9 Klan rally into a large, peaceful affirmation of our community, $10-$20 plus donation for lunch; registration encouraged, call for location. 663-1870

- Sun., May 3: Middle East Task Force meeting. Topic: Ending sanctions on Iraq. 1:30pm, ICPJ office, Memorial Church, 730 Tappan. 663-1870

- Sat., May 9: Rally for CommUNITY and Justice: Non-violent protest of the Klan's return to Ann Arbor. An affirmation of all members of the community who are targeted by the Klan; a positive vision of community, justice and unity; live music, well-known speakers and a sing-out. Noon-3pm.Wheeler Park. 663-1870

- Tue., May 12: Ann Arbor's Newest Sister Church in Nicaragua. Slide show and talk by Susan King, Ann Arbor Hunger Coalition Coordinator, and others from the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation's March delegation to Catarina, Nicaragua. 7:30pm, First Baptist Church, Memorial Lounge, 512 E. Huron. 663-1870

- Thu., May 14: Racial & Economic Justice Task Force meeting. Topic: Peace Factory interactive program for children and youth, and Welfare Reform Simulation preparation, noon-2pm, ICPJ office, Memorial Church, 730 Tappan. 663-1870

- Fri, May 15: Disarmament Working Group meeting. Topic: Educational efforts in congregations about U.S. weapons of mass destruction. ICPJ office, Memorial Church, 730 Tappan. 663-1870

- Tue., May 19: Nonviolent Action for Racial Justice Coalition meeting. Topic: Follow-up on the May 9 Rally for CommUNITY and Justice. 7pm, A2 Community Center, 625 N.Main. 663-1870

- Wed., May 20: Ann Arbor-Juigalpa Sister City Committee meeting.Topic: Lending project in Juigalpa, Nicaragua. 7:30pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. 663-1870

- Thu., May 28 : Racial & Economic Justice Task Force meeting. Topic: see May 14. Noon-2pm, ICPJ office, Memorial Church, 730 Tappan. 663-1870

Peace InSight will hold a video planning meeting at 8 pm on Tue., May 5 at Espresso Royale Caffe, 214 S. Main. Are you interested in peace, social justice, and other politically progressive ideas? Are you involved in video production (or would you like to be)? Drop by the meeting or call and leave a message for Cindy at 761-7749.

Peace InSight's programs are cablecast on Cable Channel 9, Community Television Network:

- "Live Call-ln." Hosted by Thom Saffold, Pres. of the Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice. 9pm on 7 Thu., recablecast at 5pm on 11 Mon.

- "Peace in the Middle East: Uncertain or Unattainable? Part II." Panel discussion on the history of the Israeli/Arab conflict and prospects for peace, and a look at past and present U.S. policy. Sponsored by U.S. Rep. Lynn Rivers, Jan 14, 1998. 7pm on 5 Tue., 6pm on 8 Fri., and 2pm on 10 Sun.

- "Ralph Nader - Fight for Something You Believe in NOW!" Longtime activist and 1996 Green Party Presidential candidate Ralph Nader analyses the impact of corporations on U.S. society. Sponsored by the University Activities Center March 30, 1998 at the Michigan Theatre. 7pm on 12 Tue., 6pm on 15 Fri., and 2pm on 17 Sun.

- "The U.N., Sustainable Development/ Elimination of Landmines." Oct. 21, 1997 talk by Professor Michael Russell Rip, MSU. 7pm on 19 Tue., 6pm on 22 Fri., and 2pm on 24 Sun.

- "The Other America - Living Wages Becoming Poverty Wages." A look at the Living Wage Campaign; video of Feb. 7, 1998 discussion sponsored by the Gray Panthers of Huron Valley. 7pm on 26 Tue., 6pm on 29 Fri., and 2pm on 31 Sun.

SAFE House presents a seminar on domestic violence on the second Tuesday (May 12) of each month from noon-2pm at SAFE House, 4100 Clark Rd. 973-0242

Senior Justice Section of the State Bar presents "I and Thou: Surrogate Decision-Making in the New Millennium," an interdisciplinary conference to examine current policies and practices in adult guardianship. Thu., May 7 and Fri., May 8 at the Morris Lawrence Center, Washtenaw Community College. 997-1042

SERRV Handcrafts Sale on Sat., May 2 and Sun., May 3, 9:30-noon at Zion Lutheran Church, 1501 W. Liberty (rear entrance). 663-0362

WILPF (Women's International League for Peace and Freedom): State Meeting on Sat., May 9, 10am-3pm. Featured speaker Elizabeth Kaufman will present "Watching Welfare: What's Happening to Poor Women & Children?" Michigan Friends Center, Friends Lake Community. 761-7976