Category Archives: Events

Global Climate Change: Are We Out of Time?—June 12, Harrisburg

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

June 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Midtown Scholar Bookstore 1302 N. 3rd St. Harrisburg Presented by The Susquehanna Salon with HIVE of Planet-Loving Activity (see our Facebook page) 6:30: “Theatre of the Arts—HIVE of Planet-Loving Activity offers a glimpse into the future … Continue reading →

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Gasland Part II—June 18, Camp Hill

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

June 18, 7:00 p.m. Digiplex Cinema Center 3431 Simpson Ferry Road Camp Hill This event is sponsored by Clean Water Action, the Sierra Club, Food & Water Watch, and Gas Truth of Central PA. Josh Fox, Director of Gasland, Part … Continue reading →

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Nuns on the Border

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From Faith in Public Life (http://www.faithinpubliclife.org): In the next few weeks, the immigration reform billed pass by the Senate Judiciary Committee last night will head to the Senate floor for a vote. Passage seems likely right now, but it’s by … Continue reading →

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Catch the Bus from Pittsburgh to Advocate for Medicaid Expansion

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From the Consumer Health Coalition (http://consumerhealthcoalition.org/): Please join us as we advocate for Medicaid Expansion in PA! June 12, 2013 – bus leaves at 7:30 am from 600 Commonwealth Place (Hotel across from Point State Park) Call 412-456-1877 x200 to … Continue reading →

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Citizens Worldwide to Unite in ‘March Against Monsanto’—May 25, Everywhere

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

Posted at http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2013/05/22-9 – Lauren McCauley, staff writer Dr. Vandana Shiva: “The March against Monsanto is a call to end the dictatorship over seeds, over life, over food and over our freedom.” NOTE: Check out Pennsylvania events at http://www.march-against-monsanto.com/p/blog-page.html. Tens … Continue reading →

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Dr. Hossein Mousavian: Shared Interests of US and Iran—June 4, Lancaster

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From Lancaster Interchurch Peace Witness (http://www.lancasterinterchurchpeacewitness.org): Tuesday, June 4, 2013 @ 7:30 PM Church of the Apostles • 1850 Marietta Ave • Lancaster Topic: The Shared Interests of the US and the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr. Hossein Mousavian, Research Scholar … Continue reading →

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Generate Your Own Energy from Water—June 6, Bedford County

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

Join the REC and PASA to learn if micro-hydro technology may be right for you. The Saint Francis University Renewable Energy Center (REC) and the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA) have partnered to present a seminar on micro-hydro energy. … Continue reading →

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Prolonged Solitary Confinement: A Form of Torture—June 22, Pittsburgh

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From American Friends Service Committee (http://www.afsc.org): You are invited to join us on Saturday 22nd June from 10:30am to 2:30pm at East Liberty Presbyterian Church to explore this issue and to find ways to address the use of prolonged isolation … Continue reading →

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Decarcerate PA March for a People’s Budget—June 2-3, Harrisburg

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From Decarcerate PA (http://decarceratepa.info/): Stop Prison Expansion Now Sunday, June 2nd 5:00 PM Potluck Dinner Unitarian Church of Harrisburg, 1508 Market St, Harrisburg, PA 7:30 PM A Conversation on Mass Incarceration in Pennsylvania Harrisburg Friends Meeting, 1100 North 6th St, … Continue reading →

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Learn About the Community Responders Network–May 28, 29, Harrisburg

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

Do you ever wonder how to respond to acts of hate or intolerance? The Community Responders Network invites you to partner with us. We seek to build a stronger, more inclusive community by preventing and responding to instances of bias … Continue reading →

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