By Doug Porter
Just when I thought things might be slowing down for the summer, the political world has gone bonkers, the resistance has spread even further, and we have our first heat wave of the summer.
It looks like the employment boom under Donald Trump is kicking off as El Jefe’s lawyers have hired attorneys to represent themselves. Vice President Mike Pence has also retained representation.
The President of the United States has apparently gone unhinged on Twitter. Trump’s (probably accidentally) confirmed news accounts saying he is the target of an investigation… (I’m hesitant to write any more because things are just moving too fast.)
Senate Republicans are continuing to draft TrumpCare V. XXX in secret this week with a goal of bringing the bill to a vote before the July 4th recess. (Keep calling!)
Locally, the County Supervisors got to see what democracy looks like as over a thousand people looking for social justice showed up for an evening budget hearing.
Mayor Kevin Faulconer failed at punishing City Council members who pushed back against a special election desired by the hotel industry. He got a less than warm reception at UCSD on Friday.
The groans & laughter were audible from the giant crowd at UCSD when @Kevin_Faulconer was introduced#RememberTheRocks
Try #compassion Kev pic.twitter.com/qaDId3adCr— Indivisible SanDiego (@SDIndivisible) June 16, 2017
A conference for advocates of “Pray the Gay Away” has seen daily demonstrations. Lat weekend’s Equality March drew thousands to the streets of San Diego and other cities around the country.
Rep. Duncan Hunter’s now got a billboard up in his district reminding constituents that he’s under investigation. The weekly protests outside Congressman Darrell Issa’s office continue.
Resistance is about persistence and there remains a lot of work to be done.
So what will you do? Check out this week’s Progressive Calendar listings below. Following those listings are upcoming events of national importance, along with opportunities for organizational involvement and a few reading suggestions.
Get your event listed: I try to list the next 10 days or so of mostly non-commercial events I think our readers might find of interest. I source my material from social media listings and press releases.
Events that are listed on Facebook as ‘private’ or sold out are not listed. In cases where there are competing but similar events or campaigns of the progressive persuasion, I do my best to list everything.
You can now subscribe to the weekly Progressive Calendar. It’s free and we don’t share email addresses with anybody. Scroll down to the end of this column for the link.
June 16
Dance Against Abuse! – Drag It Out in the Open
Friday, June 16, 8pm
Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
901 Camino del Rio South
For More Information
Dance, celebrate, and resist with us as we protest the gay conversion therapy conference happening in our city. When “The Restored Hope Network” returns from their conference on Friday night, we’re going to have a raging queer dance party waiting for them.
Gay conversion therapy is an abusive and deadly practice that targets LGBTQ youth. This conference is our chance to send a clear message to the conversion industry that there will be #NoProfitInAbuse in San Diego!
This party is about LGBTQ pride, but it is also about protesting. So bring your most gender-bending style, your rainbow flags, your extravagant drag, your perfectly queer selves! But hold off on the alcohol – because this is a public protest, we ask that you help ensure your and others’ safety by leaving alcohol and drugs at home.
Peace Resource Center Happy Hour:
Emily Landers & Peacemaking Partners
Friday, June 16, 5pm
3850 Westgate Place
For More Information
You are invited to the Peace Resource Center’s Happy Hour/Film Night/Fundraiser event, raising money for their educational partnership with Rowan Elementary, where students come to the PRC to learn peacemaking and sustainability skills. Featured Film: “Paper Tigers” a documentary about a high school that became a promising model for breaking the cycles of poverty and violence by addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) through kindness. Delicious food will be provided. Beer and wine available for purchase at our Cash Bar.
The Big O’ Gay Anti-Conversion Therapy Protest!
Friday, June 16- 17, All Day
City View Church
8404 Phyllis Place
For More Information
Gay conversion therapy is an abusive and deadly practice that targets LGBTQ youth. This weekend of protest and resistance is our chance to send a clear message to the conversion industry that there will be#NoProfitInAbuse in San Diego! They are not welcome in this city and will be met with a Big O’ Gay Anti-Conversion Therapy Protest.
June 17
Mexico – U.S. Binational Labor Meeting
Saturday, June 17, 2pm
4004 Kearny Mesa Road
For More Information
Hosted by Coalition For Labor & Community Solidarity
The Coalition for Labor and Community Solidarity will be hosting a bi-national meeting between representatives of various unions in San Diego and members of the Mexican national teacher’s union, the CNTE (Coordinadora Nacional de Trabajadores de Educación).
The purpose of the meeting will be to organize a binational dialogue about the grave situation facing workers on both sides of the border in the era of Donald Trump. This will include analysis of the on-going effects of NAFTA, the militarization of the border, and the persecution of immigrant workers. The intention of this meeting will be to develop a joint statement of principles, and to develop a unified program for a series of coordinated, transnational protest actions in the fall of 2017 and spring of 2018. Labor unionists, community activists, and student organizers are invited to endorse, attend, and participate in this historic binational campaign.
Duncan Hunter Must Go
Saturday, June 17, 2:30pm
Friars Village Clubhouse
1190 Camino Copete (Linda Vista)
For More Information
We need foot soldiers to help elect a District 50 Democrat to the House in the next election. This is your chance to hear some of the candidates who are competing in the June, 2018 primary. Please join us even if this is not your district; let’s make all of San Diego County BLUE. Refreshments will be provided. Feel free to invite all of your friends.
Faith Community Call To Love
Saturday, June 17, 8am
Phyllis Place/I805 (Exit 18)
For More Information
Hosted by San Diego Coalition Against Gay Conversion
Join the San Diego Faith Community as we gather to demonstrate God’s full love and acceptance of his LGBTQ+ children.
Our goals are to reclaim the faith narrative and to communicate that LGBTQ+ individuals are NOT broken, do NOT need healing, ARE purposely and wonderfully made and ARE loved and accepted just as they/we ARE. Bring bodies so we meet a critical mass of love and acceptance directed at those who may be attending the conference because they think or have been told they are “broken” and to create a louder and stronger faith voice in support of the LGBTQ+ community.
Community Coffee in South Park
Saturday, June 17, 9:30am
Eclipse Chocolate
2145 Fern Street (South Park)
For More Information
Hosted by Assemblymember Todd Gloria
Please join me for my next community coffee in South Park. The legislature has been hard at work reviewing the proposed state budget and passing bills from one house to another. That means I have A LOT to share with you. Right before South Park kicks-off its Old House Fair, I hope you will stop in Eclipse Chocolate to hear the latest from Sacramento and provide me with your thoughts and feedback on legislative issues. You can RSVP by calling my office at (619) 645-3090.
2nd Annual Zero Waste Fair
Saturday, June 17, 10am
Ocean Knoll Farm
701 Bonita Drive (Encinitas)
For More Information (Register)
Continue your journey towards zero waste with the 2nd Annual Zero Waste Fair, sponsored by the City of Encinitas.
Visit educational booths addressing topics such as bulk shopping, renewable energy, daily zero waste habits, and more! Stick around to hear from a panel of zero waste experts from 11am to 12pm. Hands-on activities will be available for all ages, including planting a pollinator garden on site at Ocean Knoll Farm.
Equal Women’s Education March
Saturday, June 17, 10am
Moonlight Beach (Encinitas)
For More Information
Recently, it has been announced that the current presidential administration has plans to completely eradicate Let Girls Learn.
Although it has been denied by the White House, Trump has already begun to remove Michele’s healthy school lunch program; it may not be fully removed, but it is very likely to not remain the same, so it is up to us to educate the community about the importance of equipping girls to make life decisions and important contributions to society.
Now more than ever, we need to recognize the challenges that adolescent girls face in pursuing education. Join us on Saturday, June 17th, 2017 to show our community the importance of equal education access for women around the world! We will convene in Moonlight Beach, march down the Pacific Coast Hwy until K Street, and walk back to Moonlight on 3rd. Bring your friends, family, peaceful signs, and of course, your enthusiasm!
World Refugee Day Celebration 2017
Saturday, June 17, Noon
Officer Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park
3700 Fairmount Avenue (City Heights)
For More Information
Join us to celebrate the diversity and strength that refugees bring to our local community at the 2017 San Diego World Refugee Day Celebration!
A fun, FREE family friendly community event at the beautiful Wiengart Library Performance Annex in City Heights featuring:
- – Cultural performances and booths
- – Activities for Kids
- – Crafts by local artisans
- – Community Resources & Information
Support Underserved Vets with Pets
Saturday, June 17, 11am
Nate’s Dog Point Park
2500 Balboa Drive (West Side Balboa Park)
For More Information
A veteran’s best friend is often their pet that stands by their side 365. San Diego has the second highest homeless veteran population in America and often times a pet accompanies that underserved veteran. Due to financial constraints, veterans are unable to provide for themselves and their pets. Basic animals rights include food, water, shelter, healthcare, and basic necessities that are needed to allow a pet and veteran to live a long life filled with love and joy. Relieving the financial burden from a veteran in need will assist them and their pet tremendously! We will be accepting donations for dog & cat food, leashes, collars, bowls, pet toys, brushes & combs, pet carriers, and the list goes on! Bring your pet and let’s turn this into a great community solution-oriented event.
Summer Nights: A Coffee Shindig & Friendraiser
Saturday, June 17, 6:30pm
City Heights Coffee House
4323 El Cajon Boulevard
For More Information
We’re throwin’ a huge party. Because we want to hang out with you. Our hope is to meet not just you, but any friends who may want to get involved with our mission in building a multi-ethnic community here in the heart of City Heights through coffee & tea. Come and bring a friend!
DETAILS
- $10 per person
- 13 and under free
- *Pay at the door (cash or card)
- *Covers appetizers, drinks, & fun
- *Each attendee gets a free children’s book from Traveling Stories
- *Portion of proceeds goes towards our employee programs
- *Live musical performances by life, etc
Paraclete Program Volunteer Initiation
Saturday, June 17, 10am
Living Water Church of the Nazarene
403 13th Street (Enter thru J Street)
For More Information
There are over 1000 people sleeping on the sidewalks of downtown San Diego every night. Join us to learn how you can get directly involved in helping someone find housing. We are starting a new program, forming teams of Paracletes (comforters, helpers, advocates) to come alongside those struggling to find a place to live. Come and help change somebody’s life.
This event is an introduction for potential volunteers. We will give an overview of the program we are creating, share our hopes for the program, and let you know how you can participate in it. You will have an opportunity to sign up to volunteer with us so that we can get to work helping our brothers and sisters living in crisis. This is a great way to get introduced to the work we are doing and find out where you might fit into it.
People Power Planning and Action (ACLU)
Saturday, June 17, 11am
La Jolla Village Square Community Room
8657 Villa La Jolla Drive
For More Information
Join us to plan actions around improving San Diego’s immigration and law enforcement practices so that we can protect the vulnerable against Trump policies.
June 18
Chicano Unification/Corky Gonzales Birthday Celebration
Sunday, June 18, 1pm
Chicano Park (Barrio Logan)
For More Information
Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales became one of the central leaders in the Chicano movement and a strong proponent of Chicano nationalism. He organized and supported high school walkouts, demonstrations against police brutality, and legal cases. He also organized the Annual Chicano Youth Liberation Conference, an ambitious effort to create greater unity among Chicano youth.
June 18 marks his 89th birthday. We want every conscious Chicanx to join our celebration of Corky’s life and legacy. In the era of Trump we should be united as never before. We gotta stand for defiance and resistance like Rodolfo Gonzales did. We gotta bring back the ideology of the Chicano movement in order to save ourselves.
June 19
Where’s Duncan?
Monday, June 19, 11am
Cochina del Charro Mexican Restaurant
890 West Valley Parkway (Escondido)
For More Information
The Escondido Republican Club is hosting Duncan Hunter at their monthly meeting at Cocina del Charro Mexican Restaurant in Escondido. Since he won’t meet with us, we’ll go wherever he is!
In light of the tragic shooting in Alexandria, we would like to promote a unity message to Duncan Hunter and all the constituents in District 50, regardless of affiliation. Please bring signs such as, “We’re ALL in This Together,” Country Before Party,” “Americans First and Foremost,” etc. Since we’re asking Duncan for another town hall, we are also asking for signs that say “We Want a Date with Duncan.” Despite rumors to the contrary, he has not yet scheduled a town hall for the August Congressional break.
This rally will be a little different. No bullhorns or chants, just standing peacefully with our signs. We put the shoe on the other foot and realized we would not appreciate loud chanting outside our Democratic Club meetings or candidate forums. And, a quiet, peaceful protest is especially relevant now. We’re asking that participants respect this request.
Rally: No Special Election for Special Interests! Free Food+Swag
Monday, June 19, 11:30am
Ace Parking Lot #28
(Near 3rd & B, Downtown)
For More Information
Hosted by Public Land, Public Vote
A rally to ask our Councilmembers to honor the will of the 300,000+ voters who passed Measure L and keep “Soccer”City on the 2018 ballot. After lunch, we will head over to the hearing (202 C Street).
Susan Davis Town Hall
Monday, June 19, 6pm
Montezuma Hall at San Diego State University
(Within the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union)
No RSVP Needed
I understand how concerned all of you are by the challenges facing our country, and so I look forward to another opportunity to hear from you. It is my pleasure to hold another town hall meeting as we have been doing over the years.
Voices of Our City Choir – Juneteenth Celebration
Monday, June 19, 6pm
Grassroots Oasis
3130 Moore Street
Tickets
Come support the Voices of Our City Choir’s Sanctuary (Housing)! Performance & Poetry by The Voices of Our City Choir w/ Co-Founder Steph Johnson & her Trio. Original Art, Collectibles & Jewelry Sale.
Sanctuary/ Welcoming Resolution for National City
Monday, June 19, 5pm
City Building National City
1243 National City Boulevard
For More Information
The Welcoming City Resolution is coming back for discussion and a vote. Please help support the effort to put a resolution with real policy in place. We want a policy for all city employees to follow and be trained in, programs to assist families that are separated, and other forums that should be lead by National City to protect its residents. We can make a difference together!
Monthly Community Meeting–Mobilize for Trump Impeachment
Monday, June 19, 6pm
Activist San Diego
4246 Wightman Street (City Heights)
For More Information
Activist San Diego is calling on San Diegans to come together this month to discuss mobilizing to impeach Trump. We’ll have guest speakers, community discussion and ways for you to become active in San Diego right now! Let us organize together!
Forward Together North County
June Meeting: Crafting a Vision
Monday, June 19, 6:30pm
Palomar Unitarian Universal Fellowship
1600 Buena Vista Drive (Vista)
For More Information
The planning team has gone through the work we all did together at the May meeting and crafted a Mission Statement! We are excited to unveil it at the June meeting.
For this meeting, we’ll sing (of course!), and theater professor Michael Mufson has an experiential exercise. Then we have a process planned to invite you into going deeper into the work that our Mission Statement points us toward. We really hope you can be there–we think this will be a spirit-filling, community-building evening.
We will have free childcare (comment here to let us know so we have a head count). Also, a few days before the event we’ll ask for RSVPs for anyone who wants to come at 6:00 to share a Meatless Monday meal.
Democratic Woman’s Club June Meeting
Monday, June 19, 7pm
The AjA Progrect/PANA
4089 Fairmount Avenue (City Heights)
For More Information
Come join us for an evening of stimulating conversation. We will discuss our experiences from the State Convention and what’s happening in the Chair’s election challenge.
Doug Applegate and his new campaign manager, Cody Petterson, are scheduled to visit with us for a frank, open discussion. There are some negative rumors floating around about him. Let’s bring them all out into the open and discuss.
Club member Rena Marroco will lead discussion around her recent UT article, which outlines an apparent male power play, resulting in women elected officials being required to get approval from their male counterparts in order to place items on their City Council agendas. This ploy leaves National City council members Mona Rios and Alejandra Sotelo-Solis at the mercy of their male colleagues.
June 20
Wonder Woman Screening: Planned Parenthood Fundraiser
Tuesday, June 20, 6pm
THE LOT
7611 Fay Avenue (La Jolla)
For More Information
Indivisible La Jolla and Pacific Beach and Pacific Beach Democratic Club have partnered to raise money for Planned Parenthood and the teenage girls who survived the Portland MAX Attack. Come enjoy a night at the movies supporting strong women, justice, Planned Parenthood. A portion of ticket, food and beverage sales will go to Planned Parenthood and the Portland MAX attack survivors.
ICE and IMMIGRATION Response And Rights Workshop
Tuesday, June 20, 6pm
St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran
1430 Melody Lane (El Cajon)
For More Information
This event sponsored by the Minority Humanitarian Foundation with Mark Arabo, James Elia,and Fr. Noel. We are proud to have local activist and top immigration consultant Mark Lane teach the community their rights if one of our loved ones is detained by ICE or immigration.
There are a lot of rumors and people are living in fear. YOU HAVE RIGHTS and we want to clear up all these rumors and teach you what to do.
For months, the So-called president and his administration have been targeting Latinos very aggressively with deportations and it has now started with the Chaldean community. 80 Chaldeans have been taken this past weekend from a church and many Arabs were taken too. There are TEN that have been detained in San Diego. WE NEED TO STAND UP AND SUPPORT EACHOTHER.
If you’re Latino, Chaldean, Arab, or just a concerned person come to this workshop. Educate yourself and learn your rights, or learn so you can teach someone else so we can stop the barbaric process of ripping families apart. To think we are considering sending people to war zones, especially sending people back to ISIS is NOT American.
Resist Trump Tuesday – Rally at Darrell Issa’s Office
Tuesday, June 20, 10am
1800 Thibodo Road (Vista)
For More Information
Join Indivisible49 this Tuesday as we implore Rep. Issa to choose country over party! Wear red, white and blue and bring your flags!
Film Screening – Warehoused
Tuesday, June 20, 7pm
LandMark Hillcrest Cinemas
3965 5th Avenue
For More Information (Tickets)
Hosted by International Rescue Committee in San Diego
Every year, unique perspectives from around the world come to San Diego for the IRC’s International Documentary Film Series. From the frontlines of conflict to rebuilding life in a new country, these films take an honest look at the reality of the refugee experience. Each screening is followed by a Q&A discussion with an expert on the film’s subject area.
The second film in the 2017 series is the feature-length documentary Warehoused. The film highlights the plight of long-term refugees over the course of history, culminating in today’s refugee crisis. The term ‘warehoused’ refers to asylum seekers, trapped in border camps for five years or more, without the right to work, generate income, move freely or choose their place of residence.
Warehoused sheds light on the seemingly insurmountable challenges facing refugees across the globe through an intimate glimpse into daily life at Dadaab, Kenya — the world’s largest refugee camp. We see the camp’s inner workings through the refugees’ personal stories, most notably Liban and his perseverance to provide for and reunite with his family.
Women Occupy San Diego
Free Film Night – Salt of the Earth
Tuesday, June 20, 6:30pm
Women’s Museum of California
2730 Historic Decatur Road, Barracks 16
For More Information
Salt of the Earth is the true story of mining strike by workers in New Mexico where a real-life strike occurred in the early 1950s at a zinc mine owned by the Empire Zinc Co. Many of the people in the movie were participants in the strike; their passion comes through vividly. Most film participants were residents of the town near the zinc mine where the strike actually took place – in the County of Grant, NM. The strike began because the Mexican-American mine workers demanded equality with the Anglo workers; the demanded a safe environment, and to be treated with dignity by their bosses. The film can also be described as a feminist film; as revealed in the oppressive sexism shown by the women’s husbands, in their attempts to “keep their women in their place” – however much their wives tried to help and support their husbands during the labor strike.
San Diego District Attorney Public Hearing (ACLU)
Tuesday, June 20, 9am
San Diego County Administration Center
1600 Pacific Hwy
RSVP
Current District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis will be leaving the position on July 7th and before she resigns, her replacement must be selected fairly and transparently. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors should not tip the scales for the next primary race – we urge them to appoint an interim district attorney who pledges not to run in the 2018 election. RSVP to attend.
Celebrate Diane Takvorian Day
With Environmental Health Coalition
Tuesday, June 20, 5:30pm
Por Vida
2146 Logan Avenue (Barrio Logan)
For More Information
Diane Takvorian, Environmental Health Coalition’s executive director, has moved many of us with her dedication to lifting the voices of the historically oppressed and building community leaders who show that we are all environmental justice.
It appears Diane has moved others, too – San Diego City Council will proclaim Tuesday, June 20, 2017 as Diane Takvorian Day. We invite you to celebrate this day of great recognition at an intimate gathering with us
June 21
Who We Are and What Do We Want
Wednesday, June 21, 6pm
Unión del Barrio
Chicano Park (Barrio Logan)
For More Information
Under an era of Trump (right-wing populism), come hear from a local grass roots organization with over 30 years of struggle that has actively defended “la raza” living within the current borders of the United States. Come get to know Unión del Barrio from some of its newest members in this conversation.
People Over Profits San Diego
Anniversary Gathering
Wednesday, June 21, 6pm
Border X Brewing
2181 Logan Avenue (Barrio Logan)
For More Information
Join us as we celebrate the 1 year anniversary of People over Profits-SD!! We will be sharing our stories & experiences on how we evolved as a group collectively. We will also be talking about how we can continue to empower one another & brainstorm ideas on how we can broaden our base in the county of San Diego. Lastly, we will be finishing off our POPSD puppet that will be used at the 2017 Pride Parade in July!
June 22
San Diego Progressive Alliance Organizing Meeting
Thursday, June 22, 6:30pm
The Brown Building
4133 Poplar Street (City Heights)
For More Information
We march, we organize… and then we work to elect real progressive candidates who are corporate-money free. The San Diego Progressive Alliance hopes to mirror the amazing progressive local government that the Richmond Progressive Alliance has achieved by supporting candidates in local elections who accept no corporate money, AND who prioritize to put the welfare of people over the wealth of corporations.
Bernie-crats, socialists, Greens, Democrats and unaffiliated voters, join us! All hands are truly needed on deck as we build this new effort here in San Diego.
Latinas4RJ San Diego Chapter
Leaders Present A Screening of 13th
Thursday, June 22, 6pm
Planned Parenthood
1075 Camino del Rio South
For More Information
Hosted by California Latinas for Reproductive Justice
Join Latinas4RJ San Diego Chapter Leaders for a free private screening of Ava DuVernay’s Documentary the 13th. Learn more about Reproductive Justice and the intersections with the prison industrial complex, criminalization of immigrant communities and women of color.
June 23
Israel Lobby’s Role in America’s Wars with Alison Weir
Friday, June 23, 4pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
5148 Market Street
For More Information
Drawing on her best-selling book, Against Our Better Judgment: The Hidden History of How the US Was Used to Create Israel, former journalist Alison Weir will discuss the century-long pro-Israel movement in the U.S. The Israeli lobby continuously pushes for wars on its behalf in the Middle East, the latest salvo being our attacks on Syria. The lecture will be followed by a Q&A session.
Community Screening:
El Canto del Colibri w/ Sara Ramirez
Friday, June 23, 6:30pm
San Diego LGBT Community Center
3909 Centre Street (Hillcrest)
For More Information
Join us for a free screening of “El Canto del Colibri” at The Center, including community dialogue and opening remarks by Sara Ramirez.
El Canto del Colibrí is a documentary exploring the relationships between Latinx immigrant fathers and their LGBTQ family members. The award-winning film screened at numerous film festivals around the world and now, in partnership with Familia:TQLM is being screened for Latinx communities in several CA cities. The Center is thrilled to host a special screening, including dinner and a community dialogue with the film’s director Marco Castro- Bojorquez and welcoming remarks by the remarkable Sara Ramirez.
June 24
National Women’s Political Caucus
San Diego Ready to Run Panel & Charter Meeting
Saturday, June 24, 9am
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
1155 Island Avenue (East Village)
For More Information
Calling all Candidates and Campaign Members! Join NWPC California in San Diego for Ready to Run! A panel discussion with elected officials and campaign organizers, followed by NWPC San Diego’s charter meeting.
Learn from the experts:
What it’s really like to run for office; Rules and Regulations of the FPPC and FEC; Why a campaign treasurer is a must; Why you need a campaign manager if you plan to run for office; And much more!
Meet the Organizers & Poster Making Party
Saturday, June 24, 11am
Pepper Grove Park
2200 Park Boulevard (Balboa Park)
For More Information
Hosted by Impeachment March – San Diego
Get ready to march on July 2nd for IMPEACHMENT! Join us for a poster making party on Saturday, June 24th from 11 AM to 2 PM. Bring your lunch, your kids, dogs, and supplies! There are picnic tables on site. This will be fun! Join us in Balboa Park!! Meet the organizers of the impeachment march- SD!
10th Annual Pachanga de Frida (Happy Birthday Frida)
Saturday, June 24,6pm
Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation
404 Euclid Avenue
For More Information (Tickets)
Each year we celebrate the birthday of Frida Kahlo, commemorating the legendary life of one of the most influential Mexican painters of the mid-twentieth century while enjoying live music multiple art exhibits by local Latin@ artists and vendors, a Frida look-alike contest, great food and Tequila! Proceeds from this event benefit The Nicole Murray Ramirez Latino Services @ The Center
James Lee Stanley at The GO!
Saturday, June 24, 7:30pm
Grassroots Oasis
3130 Moore Street
For More Information (Tickets)
With a history that includes 5 years on StarTrek Deep Space Nine as the singing Klingon amongst other roles; scoring the Emmy Award Winning prime time CBS TV Cathy Specials; 3 years as Steven Wrights opening act; tours with Bonnie Raitt, the Dixie Dregs, Robin Trower and Robin Williams; composing the hits Coming Out of Hiding, I Dont Want To Talk About It and Plenty of Reason; 26 solo CDs and duet CDs with Peter Tork, Michael Smith, Cliff Eberhardt or John Batdorf …
June 25
Summer of Resistance Webcast Party
Sunday, June 25, 1pm
3320 Kemper Street (Midway)
or More Information
I’m hosting a Greenpeace Summer of Resistance Webcast Party – and I’d love for you to join me. It’s a chance to meet other like-minded folks, watch a live Webcast and learn about people-powered action, and then put our heads together to plan a local non-violent creative resistance event. It’s going to be a really exciting event.
Suds & Solutions:
Millennials and Single-Payer Healthcare
Sunday, June 25, 1pm
Quantum Brewing
5375 Kearny Villa Rd #116
For More Information
Join Quantum Brewing and Healthy California to learn about SB 562, the bill that will provide healthcare to all Californians. This bill has already passed the Senate. It’s time to understand how it will affect you, your family, your business and your state. Sip Quantum’s excellent brews while you learn about what it covers, who pays for it and who will direct your care. This will be a fun, interactive presentation, and there will be lots of time for questions. Bring some friends, have a great time and learn why universal healthcare will give you money, freedom and control. RSVP by texting “YES” to 219-743-2299.
June 27
Rally for a National Climate Action Plan NOW!
Tuesday, June 27, 5:30pm
Liberty Station
2455 Cushing Road
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Hosted by San Diego Climate Mobilization Coalition
Calling all interested, concerned and committed friends to join Derek and Nancy Casady, Nanci Kelly, Colleen Deitzel, Bill Posey, Dave Engel and other climate activists for a late afternoon rally to call on our federal government to institute a WWII Scale national mobilization to transition off oil, coal and gas and on to wind, water and sun energy. We’ll have music, speakers, and snacks. Make your voices heard. Climate change is not a hoax, it’s an emergency. Let’s treat it like one; let’s mobilize!
Support a PLA at Palomar College
Tuesday, June 27, 5pm
Palomar College – Room SSC-1
1140 West Mission Road (San Marcos)
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Hosted by San Diego Building & Construction Trades Council and IBEW Local 569
Attend a presentation on Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) before the Palomar Community College District Governing Board. Please come in your union shirts; dinner will be provided.
June 28
Emergency Housing Solutions – for Now & for Real
Wednesday, June 28, 6:30pm
City Heights Weingart Library
3795 Fairmount Avenue
For More Information
Hosted by Amikas: Housing for Homeless Women & Children,
Homelessness in San Diego is a crisis, but there are real solutions we can implement now without special elections and millions of dollars. Hear what the City of Seattle is doing to get people off the streets and into safe emergency housing that leads to permanent housing. Sharon Lee, is the founding Executive Director of Seattle’s Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) that develops and operates housing for low-income and homeless people and provides supportive service programs to assist tenants in maintaining stable housing.
Lee, an advocate on issues of housing justice, housing preservation, and homelessness, will describe how LIHI took the innovative step in September, 2013, to host and operate a homeless encampment of tiny houses on their vacant property. Building on their success, LIHI now manages several Seattle sites in partnership with Nickelsville, SHARE/Wheel, the City of Seattle, and Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. Ms Lee will be offering an overview of how these tiny house encampments began, how they are operated and what they have learned.
Following her presentation, there will be a roundtable conversation about how San Diego can implement similar programs in our City and County and what steps need to be taken to do it.
Upcoming Big Demonstration
Impeachment March San Diego
July 2, 11am
County Building
Other Stuff to Do
Join the ACLU’s People Power: People Power is, at its core, a grassroots member-mobilization project. Through People Power, the ACLU will engage volunteers across the country to take action when Trump or his administration attempt to enact unconstitutional policies or trample on people’s constitutional rights. By mobilizing in defense of our civil liberties, volunteers will build local communities that affirm our American values of respect, equality, and solidarity.
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Looking for some action? The Weekly Progressive Calendar is published every Friday in this space, featuring Demonstrations, Rallies, Teach-ins, Meet Ups and other opportunities to get your activism on.
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