(Updates
daily; ongoing events at the bottom) (Updates
daily; ongoing events at the bottom) Quick look:
Saturday: Democratic Party pressure at state convention 7am. noon, 5pm
Saturday: Guv Ritter, Mark Udall, and Veterans; al-Nakba anniversary in Denver
May 28: The little dicktater himself will give the AFA commencement address (all hands on deck)
Article on 2007 week-long trip down the Smith River, started on May 10 is here
Report from Idaho on a Wounded Warrior Project trip
Website for documentary of Wounded Warrior Trip on Smith River
Protest Colordo.org
on FRIDAY
from 3pm-6pm (Early registration and assemblies)
will be at Lake & Cheyenne Blvd, in front of the DoubleTree Inn.
We'll banner and offer fliers to delegates checking in and to those
leaving the assemblies to take buses provided to See the Springs!
SAT 7am-10am (before registration period)
Venetucci & Cheyenne Meadows.
Park near Tinseltown/La Quinta Inn. We'll greet delegates arriving by
car and walking through parking lot. In this location 100% of the
attendees will see us.
SAT 12-2pm (Lunch)
From same location we'll reach delegates who come out for daylight.
Delegates will not be permitted to reenter if they leave the World
Arena. All lunches will be taken on site.
Option: 5-6pm for candidate appearance
http://protestcolorado.org
Friday night update:
The secret service was sweeping the building after the CD5 meeting, and another source says the former President Bill Clinton will be there Saturday. No time for that apperance and rumors about Obama being present still circulate, but no hard info. The media is reporting that Terry McAuliffe, Clinton's campaign chair, will speak for her and Arizona's Guv Napolitano will speak for Obama.
Noon, Thursday update from the police:
1) FREE SPEECH ZONES. For the first time, I am hearing the police officially call the grassy islands in the World Arena parking lot "free speech zones."
4) PARKING: There is a mix-up with credentials and tickets. Some people who are supposed to be delegates may not have the paperwork they need to get in to the World Arena. Those people will go to the Hampton Inn to work things out. In the meantime, many of them may need to find parking outside the World Arena. That means we can expect parking lots in places like Tinseltown, LaQuinta, and Target to be busy.
Governor Bill Ritter, Congressman Mark Udall, Senator Salazar
Colorado Veterans Alliance is sponsoring a veterans benefit event with Congressman Mark Udall and Governor Bill Ritter this Saturday at 8 AM at the IBEW Hall at 2150 Naegele Rd in Colorado Springs, CO.
Sen. Salazar, Rep. Mark Udall, Rep. Ed Perlmutter, Gov. Bill Ritter, and CD5 candidate Lt Col Hal Bidlack will be there.
Here's the link for the info: http://squarestate.net/event.do?eventId=425
Birthdays
Two J&P board members celebrate 70 years
Please join us for a potluck celebration of Amanda
Terrell and Dorothy Schlaeger's 70th birthdays. A potluck party is scheduled
for 6:30 p.m. May 17 at the PPJPC offices, 214 E. Vermijo Ave. To RSVP,
contact Steve at afj@ppjpc.org.
Lenny Mazel's dismissal, by KCME, and decision to play NO jazz, has spawned a protest being organized by musician Alessandro Salimbeni for 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 17, outside the station's 1921 N. Weber St. studio.
Electronics Recycling
accepting computer monitors, TVs and any other device that can be plugged in (except AC units or refrigerators). The goal of Guaranteed Recycling XPerts is to return 100% of materials to the manufacturing process. Sat., May 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sun., May 18, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $8/monitors, $10-$25/TVs, all others free., grxrecycles.com. Whole Foods Market - Wild Oats, 3180 New Center Point, Colorado Springs (Powers), www.wholefoodsmarket.com.
A Food and Film Community Event
join Palmer PeaceJam and IPM to learn about life for teens in Nicaragua and help support the teens' education. Sat., May 17, 5:30-8:30 p.m. $5., 328-5039, palmerpeacejam@hotmail.com. Palmer High School, 301 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs (Downtown), 328-5000, www.d11.org/palmer.
Members of the Sustainable Living Working Group and
others will meet to renovate the community garden in front of the J&P
offices, 214 E. Vermijo Ave. The Gardening Party is scheduled from 11
a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. There will be a SLWG business meeting at 1 p.m.
to discuss the Green City Summit 2.
We will clean and prep the beds, and plant herbs,
flowers and vegetables. We will need donations of organic fertilizer,
compost and plants. We are looking for the following: daphne Carol Mackie,
blue mist spirea, barberry rose glow, golden currant, brunera macrophilla,
alchemilla, huechera, sedum Dragon's Blood, dead nettle and wooly thyme.
Seeds for carrots, cucumber, squash and beans would be appreciated,
along with the following plants: tomato, peppers, kale, broccoli, marigolds
and nasturtium.
Indymedia Newsreal Brown Bag
watch clips the corporate news shows don't want you to see. Tue., May 20, 12-1 p.m. Free, 471-3405, ppjpc.org. Pikes Peak Justice and Peace Commission, 14 E. Vermijo St., Colorado Springs (Downtown), ppjpc.org.
Army Public Input on expansion of PCMS and Fort Carson
Tuesday,
May 20
Trinidad State Jr. College
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Sullivan Center (Student Center)
600 Prospect
Trinidad, CO
TRINIDAD, Colorado (Wednesday, May 7): Opponents of Army plans to expand
the Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site in southeastern Colorado today
denounced the arrival of yet another conflicting and confusing Pentagon
doctrine to justify militarization of the region.
The Army today issued a Notice of Intent to begin an Environmental Impact
Statement process for actions at Fort Carson and the Piñon Canyon
Maneuver Site related to its "Grow the Forces" agenda. The Army says
the EIS will analyze the environmental and socioeconomic impacts of
the decision to station a new Infantry Brigade Combat Team at Fort Carson.
Army Public Input on expansion of PCMS and Fort Carson
Wednesday,
May 21 Crown Plaza Hotel
6:30 - 8:30pm
2886 South Circle Drive
Colorado Springs, CO
TRINIDAD, Colorado (Wednesday, May 7): Opponents of Army plans to expand
the Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site in southeastern Colorado today
denounced the arrival of yet another conflicting and confusing Pentagon
doctrine to justify militarization of the region.
The Army today issued a Notice of Intent to begin an Environmental Impact
Statement process for actions at Fort Carson and the Piñon Canyon
Maneuver Site related to its "Grow the Forces" agenda. The Army says
the EIS will analyze the environmental and socioeconomic impacts of
the decision to station a new Infantry Brigade Combat Team at Fort Carson.
Corral Bluffs at Trails and Open Space
The
City of Colorado Springs TOPS (Trails, Open Space, and Parks) program
on Wednesday, May 21 is discussing Corral Bluffs. The committee always
likes to see citizen interest so please consider coming out and lending
your support. There are many ways to spend TOPS money and the County
proposal to sell parkland could add even more demands on the funds.
It is suggested you arrive at about 4:30 pm.
1401 Recreation Way is basically a frontage road along I-25 between
the Uintah and Fontanero exits. From I-25 and Uintah go east a very
short distance to Glenn and turn North. Dog leg left and then right
to Recreation Way. Parks Building is on the right with parking lot.
Please
find the agenda for next Wednesday's
meeting. Note that due to the number of agenda items, the tour
for the Bethany Baptist Church parcel will not be held. We anticipate
that tour taking place the first meeting in June. Please also
note that the Closed Executive Session will be held prior to the start
of the regular meeting.
Wednesday,
May 21, 2008, 4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. , Parks and Recreation Department,
1401 Recreation Way,Palmer Room
Closed Executive Session, Committee and Staff 4:00 p.m.
Announcements, Agenda Preview, Approval of Minutes, Committee and Staff
4:30 p.m.
Citizen Discussion 4:45 p.m.
Presentation on Corral Bluffs Staff 4:55 p.m.
Update on 2009 CIP Process, Staff, 5:30 p.m.
Citizen Discussion, 5:50 p.m.
Community Meeting Concerning Gas Drilling on May 21, 2008
The Front Range Environmental Resource Coalition (“FRERC”) will hold a public meeting at 7:00 p.m. on May 21, 2008 at the Pinecrest Events Center to discuss recent events since the public meeting held on April 1, 2008. Representatives of FRERC will inform the public on information and events concerning the exploratory gas drilling planned to take place near Mt. Herman in the Pike National Forest. The agenda will include the following:
1. Who comprises FRERC and what we are trying to accomplish
2. Understanding the potential ramifications of gas drilling on Mt. Herman
3. What we have been doing to try to get our hands around this issue and what we now believe we know
4. Contacts we have been making
5. What you can and should be doing.
6. What’s likely to happen next and when
The meeting will include presentations by FRERC and an open public comment period. The Pinecrest Events Center is located at 106 Pinecrest Way, Palmer Lake, CO. Please visit the FRERC website, www.frerc.org, for further information and a map to the Pinecrest Event Center.
Army Public Input on expansion of PCMS and Fort Carson
Thursday,
May 22
La Junta Otero Jr. College
6:30 - 8:30pm
Student Center
802 Colo. Ave
La Junta, CO
TRINIDAD, Colorado (Wednesday, May 7): Opponents of Army plans to expand
the Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site in southeastern Colorado today
denounced the arrival of yet another conflicting and confusing Pentagon
doctrine to justify militarization of the region.
The Army today issued a Notice of Intent to begin an Environmental Impact
Statement process for actions at Fort Carson and the Piñon Canyon
Maneuver Site related to its "Grow the Forces" agenda. The Army says
the EIS will analyze the environmental and socioeconomic impacts of
the decision to station a new Infantry Brigade Combat Team at Fort Carson.
Green Drinks
The Coffee Exchange, 526 S. Tejon St., 964-3935, greendrinks.org. If you are interested or involved in "green" issues join this social networking and collaboration group of environmentally-minded people. Second and fourth Thursdays, 5-7 p.m.
RENEWABLE
ENERGY SOCIETY
ON THURSDAY, MAY 22ND, THE SOUTHEAST COLORADO RENEWABLE ENERGY SOCIETY
PRESENTS MICHAEL BOWMAN AND A PROGRAM TITLED: "THIS ISN'T YOUR FATHER'S
ENERGY ECONOMY!" THERE WILL BE A LIVE WEBCAST OF THIS MONTHLY MEETING
WHICH TAKES PLACE IN COLORADO COLLEGE'S TUTT SCIENCE CENTER,
•Contact Info: 5:30 - 7:00 PM: KRESGE LECTURE HALL. MICHAEL BOWMAN
IS A FIFTH-GENERATION COLORADO NATIVE, BORN AND RAISED ON THE FAMILY
FARM IN EASTERN COLORADO.
•Phone: 719-590-1060; 8am - 5pm, Monday through Friday. Ask for
Tim oliver
•Contact Person: FREE FOR CRES MEMBERS AND SPONSORING COLLEGE
STUDENTS,OR $5
•Web: www.cres-energy.org/events/
Honor the Dead and Care for the Living
join others to mourn and honor the military and civilian deaths caused by war. Featuring speakers and live music. Mon., May 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free, 719/544-3735. Vietnam War Memorial, Corner of N. Elizabeth St. and W. 26th St., Pueblo.
The Little Dicktater at the Air Force Academy Commencement
more info soon
We will carpool from the J&P office at 214 E. Vermijo at 7 a.m. For more information, contact Pete at (719) 632-6189 or dynamic@ppjpc.org
This from AFA liaison, Capt. Andrew Resch:
On June 5, the Green Cities Coalition will continue developing a strategy on making the Pikes Peak region sustainable. The Summit, supported by the PPJPC Sustainable Living Working Group, will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the LEEDS-certified Colorado College Cornerstone Arts Center. Our hope is to see 100 groups and individuals join a broad-based alliance around a climate action plan. Our keynote speaker will be Manitou Springs Mayor Eric Drummond. For more information or to RSVP, contact Steve at sustain@ppjpc.org or (719) 632-6189, or visit www.greencitiescoalition.net.
Fourth annual Creating Community Breakfast
public meeting with the Citizens Project. Learn about the programs and drives the Project is promoting. RSVP by May 28. Thu., June 5, 7:30-8:30 p.m. 520-9899, kristy@citizensproject.org. Bigg City Event Center, 5825 Mark Dabling Blvd., Colorado Springs (Central).
information and resources for Counter Recruitment
Healthcare
For All Colorado.org
WEEKLY Vigil on Mondays from 12 until 12:30 at Camp Casey, 804 N. Nevada, for
all political prisoners at Abu Ghraib, Gitmo, and worldwide
Weekly vigil Austin Bluff and Academy: Wednesday at 3PM
is seeking volunteers for the Supervised Exchange and Parenting Time program.
Call 447-9898 ext. 1020 or visit casappr.org for more.
Make of this what you will, but I got this email from CASA today:
Visit our website at www.casappr.org.
Of course I wrote back to say in no uncertain terms I would not remove this entry for a group doing such great work, and don't need her permissioin to place this call for volunteers. I will continue to support the fantasic work done there (and hope you do too) and ignore this silly posturing from one member.
Front Range Wildlife is seeking animal care, rescue and transport, fundraising, event planning and other volunteers for Spring/Summer 2007. Call 964-7826 or visit frontrangewildlife.org to register.
Teller County Regional Animal Shelter, a no-kill animal shelter in Divide, seeks volunteers to walk or groom dogs, play with cats, run errands, work in the office and more. Call 686-7707 or visit tcrascolorado.com for more.
Big Brothers Big Sisters is seeking volunteers to serve as mentors to local youth as part of a new program. Go for walks, play in the park, watch movies, play board games, cook food and share other positive experiences with kids each week. Call 633-2443 or visit bbbscolo.org/pikespeak for more.
PBS Frontline reports on demand online:
http://www.rmpbs.org/media/frontlineVideo.html
Free meal every Sunday at 2PM at the back of Shove Chapel, 1010 N. Nevada
To volunteer, show up at 11:30am. We're also taking donations of food, (prepared or durable), household goods, dinnerware, cash, etc.
Donations are tax deductible. Contact Steve Bass: hipgnotist(at)yahoo(dot)com or Garrett Meek, g_meek(at)coloradocollege(dot)edu
Everyone is welcome to serve or eat. We serve mostly organic foods and have specifically refused to buy in to Bob Holmes' program for regulating the poor.
We do not proselytize, preach, coerce, or wheedle.
All we do is feed
people.
SHARE Colorado is a nonprofit organization that serves as a monthly food distributor offering grocery packages at half the retail price to everyone. For more info, call 210-3244 or order at sharecolorado.com.
contact [at] CSaction(dot)org
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