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The holiday season is upon us, and many groups are taking a break, including the elves and gnomes prowling the interwebs for the Progressive Activist Calendar. Today’s events listing will be the last one for 2017; I’ll resume on January 5, 2018. I’m posting the Startling Line column separately later today.
Check out this week’s Progressive Calendar listings below. Following those listings are upcoming events of national importance, along with opportunities for organizational involvement.
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. Club meetings will be listed IF there are speakers and they are open to the public.
Democratic Candidates: I will list all non-fundraising events open to the general public. A listing does not imply endorsement. 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.
December 15
Join the Light Brigade to Dump Darrell Issa
Friday, December 15, 6pm
Meet up at Whole Foods Market
8825 Villa La Jolla Drive
For More Information
Hosted by Our Revolution San Diego
December 16
La Posada Sin Fronteras 2017
Saturday, December 16, 1pm
Border Field State Park
For More Information
Hosted by AFSC-San Diego
The Posada Tradition – Welcome! All the world’s great religions recognize hospitality for the stranger as a sign of mature faith. La Posada is a re-enactment of the Bible story of Mary and Joseph who, while sojourners in Bethlehem, were forced to seek shelter on the night of Jesus’ birth. It is a venerated Christmas tradition across the Americas. In our time, with such a hostile climate towards migrants, we believe it’s possible to promote a culture of reconciliation and solidarity. At the 24th annual La Posada Without Borders, we join with our friends from Tijuana as brothers and sisters in one human family. All are welcome.
$5 Entrance fee per vehicle. If the road leading to Friendship Park is impassible you should prepare to walk 45 minutes into the park area.
Everyone is subject to Border Patrol inspection, bring proper identification documents, and ensure your vehicle is properly registered.
First UU Hosts Interfaith Homeless Shelter
Saturday, December 16, 8am
(Daily Thru December 30th)
First Unitarian Universalist Church
4190 Front Street (Hillcrest)
For More Information
This winter, we will provide shelter and meals for 12 guests. Sign up at the Social Justice table on the patio. Volunteers are needed to provide evening meals, serve as overnight hosts, and help coordinate bedding, organize laundry, shop for food and supplies, and set-up/clean-up of the shelter. We also need daytime volunteers for shifts on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Volunteer Super Walk To Protect Term Limits for National City
Saturday, December 16, 9am
Olivewood Clubhouse
541 East 24th Street
For More Information
Hosted by National City Citizens For Real Term Limits
Join National City Residents, the Democratic Party, Labor Council and San Diego Building Trades in volunteering to protect real term limits in National City. We’ll be petitioning and going door to door to build support for our initiative to protect term limits in National City and keep City Hall working for the people.
Volunteering is quick and easy. Light refreshments will be served.
December 18
Annual Activist Holiday Party Hosted by KNSJ & ASD
Monday, December 18, 7pm
Joyce Beers Community Center
3900 Vermont Street
For More Information
Hosted by Racial Justice Coalition of San Diego and ACTIVIST SAN DIEGO
Join us this year as Activist San Diego and KNSJ celebrate our Annual Social Justice Holiday Party. There will be food ( Potluck), drinks, live music, and most of all like-minded Activists. Every year ASD and KNSJ host an Activist Holiday Party, a wonderful opportunity for cultural sharing, celebrating our past year and fabulous foods.
December 19
San Diego Rapid Response Network Community Launch
Tuesday, December 19, 6pm
Saint Jude Shrine of the West
3785 Boston Avenue (Southcrest)
For More Information
Hosted by San Diego Rapid Response Network
The San Diego Rapid Response Network (SDRRN) is an interconnected system of organizations and individuals working together to respond to dehumanizing immigration enforcement activities including checkpoints, raids, arrests, and harassment, occurring in San Diego County.
SDRRN maintains a 24-hour hotline to document such occurrences, provide emergency assistance, and connect affected people with resources because NO ONE STANDS ALONE IN OUR COMMUNITY.
Leaders from 40+ organizations and a cadre of community volunteers are committed to supporting this important effort and are joining together to announce the launch of the SDRRN, explain how community members can utilize the hotline, and support the efforts of the Network. Please join us for the SDRRN launch.
Weekly Issa Resistance Rally
Tuesday, December 19, 10am
1800 Thibodo Road (Vista)
Come join the longest weekly running resistance rally.
December 20
Oceanside Marijuana Ad Hoc Committee Presents to City Council
Wednesday, December 20, 5pm
300 North Coast Highway (Oceanside)
For More Information
Hosted by Oceanside for a Safer Community and A Soothing Seed
On December 20, 2017, the Oceanside Medical Marijuana Ad Hoc Committee will present its findings and request City Council approve of moving the city attorney’s regulations forward to seek further inclusion of the Planning Commission and OPD.
Attendance is OPEN and your Presence is Required!
If the Oceanside city council approves of the Ad Hoc Committee’s recommendations, we not only maintain LOCAL control of our marijuana ordinance but also bring the city more in line with the will of the voters and state law with the ability to modify and amend as the state continues to develop the newly emerging industry.
December 21
Encinitas Unity: Darrell Issa Street-Corner Protest
Thursday, December 21, 4pm
Encinitas Boulevard & El Camino Real
Please join us every Thursday to protest Darrell Issa! He was the deciding vote in the house to approve the AHCA. He is a strong ally and backer of Trump. He is the richest representative in Congress and votes party over country again and again.
We have had enough of Darrell Issa and we will vote Issa out in the coming mid-term elections next year. Please come join us with your signs, friends, neighbors and family members.
This is a friendly non-violent protest exercising our first amendment rights. Parking is available in the shopping center next to the Chase Bank and Discount Tires
December 22
El Cajon Food Sharing Solidarity!
Friday, December 22, 3pm
Wells Park (El Cajon)
For More Information
Hosted by Food Not Bombs San Diego
First Annual San Diego Free Press Fundraiser
12 Days of Reasons to Give Begins Dec 22
December 26
Weekly Issa Resistance Rally
Tuesday, December 12, 10am
1800 Thibodo Road (Vista)
Come join the longest weekly running resistance rally.
December 28
Encinitas Unity: Darrell Issa Street-Corner Protest
Thursday, December 28, 4pm
Encinitas Boulevard & El Camino Real
Please join us every Thursday to protest Darrell Issa! He was the deciding vote in the house to approve the AHCA. He is a strong ally and backer of Trump. He is the richest representative in Congress and votes party over country again and again.
We have had enough of Darrell Issa and we will vote Issa out in the coming mid-term elections next year. Please come join us with your signs, friends, neighbors and family members.
This is a friendly non-violent protest exercising our first amendment rights. Parking is available in the shopping center next to the Chase Bank and Discount Tires
January 1, 2018
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January 2
Weekly Issa Resistance Rally
Tuesday, December 12, 10am
1800 Thibodo Road (Vista)
Come join the longest weekly running resistance rally.
January 4
Encinitas Unity: Darrell Issa Street-Corner Protest
Thursday, January 4, 4pm
Encinitas Boulevard & El Camino Real
Please join us every Thursday to protest Darrell Issa! He was the deciding vote in the house to approve the AHCA. He is a strong ally and backer of Trump. He is the richest representative in Congress and votes party over country again and again.
We have had enough of Darrell Issa and we will vote Issa out in the coming mid-term elections next year. Please come join us with your signs, friends, neighbors and family members.
This is a friendly non-violent protest exercising our first amendment rights. Parking is available in the shopping center next to the Chase Bank and Discount Tires
January 5
14th Annual Enero Zapatista Opening Event
Friday, January 5, 5:30pm
World Beat Center
2100 Park Boulevard
For More Information
Join us for the first event of the 2018 Enero Zapatista (14th Annual!). Our theme this year is Decolonize! Towards Local and Global Autonomy. The opening event will feature videos, a panel discussion, group breakout discussions and community dialogue. The event is free and vegetarian food will be on sale by the World Beat as well as a free dessert bar!
Save the Date
Hear Our Vote | Anniversary Women’s March
Saturday, January 20, Noon
Waterfront Park, Embarcadero
San Diego Handmaids March
Sunday, January 21, 11am
Planned Parenthood
2017 First Ave
Call to Action if Trump Fires Mueller
5pm the Day It Happens & Thereafter
US District Court Southern District of California
330 West Broadway (Downtown)
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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Happy holidays to all!