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Writing workshop from 12 to 2, North Side of OG Plaza!
Occupella is having a song circle every Thursday at 12:30 p.m. in the amphitheater
Events Committee is responsible for the actions, workshops, shows, teach-ins, etc. Meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:00 pm at Brown Couch Cafe at 14th above Webster.
Using movement, writing, and art-based practices we will create a safe space to address some of the stress, fear, and pain that arise out of healthy response to volatile situations. When doing this stressful work, self-care becomes imperative! Many of us have experienced some degree of trauma of late, whether that’s conflict with police or the life circumstances that brought us to this movement in the first place. In this group we will take time to ground and nourish as well as to stay present with the discomfort that may arise when we slow down enough to feel the body’s response to these “unacceptable” situations. By slowing down to feel we give our nervous system a chance to release this stuck energy so we have more resources available for clear, poignant, and engaged action.
Facilitated by Daniel Bear Davis and Kristen Greco
Thurs. Nov. 17: 1:30-3:20
Tues. Nov. 22: 1:30-3:30
Tues Nov. 29: 1:30-3:30
East Bay Meditation Center
Y.O.G.A. = You Occupy, Get Access!
Gentrification. Police. White supremacy. Heteronormativity. Islamaphobia. Diversity of tactics. Non violence. Respect for transgender people.
These topics, and many others, bring up a vast array of different emotions and thoughts for all of us.
This Thursday evening at 5, the events committee is hosting what will hopefully be the first of many Community Discussion Forums.
This idea was brought forth after many conversations with many people who all said the same thing: Before we can make decisions together, we need to understand each other.
The people in attendance will vote on a topic, and then participate in a moderated conversation that facilitates stepping up/stepping back, respect, and listening. Its not a debate. Its a dialogue.
This is an experiment and we would love for you to be a part of it. See you at the Plaza, this Thursday at 5PM.
Questions? Suggestions? Email: Events@occupyoakland.org
Finance is coordinating all official Occupy Oakland financial donations. Meetings every Thursdays at 6pm at SF Pizza on 15th and Broadway. New members welcome — please join us.
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In honor and remembrance of those who have lost their lives to HIV/AIDS, we are holding a candlelight vigil on Thursday Dec 1, 2011 at Oscar Grant Plaza. In honor of those still suffering with HIV/AIDS we hold a candlelight vigil and open (people’s) mic and ask that the governments and people of this world recognize the need for Universal Healthcare as one of our basic rights. We encourage people to come share their experience of how this virus has affected you or the people you are close to. We encourage a safe space, a comfortable space, and a compassionate space for people to talk amongst each other and possibly through the human mic if you so choose. Please reach out to your neighbors, support systems, and organizations that may be interested in participating.
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Y.O.G.A. = You Occupy, Get Access!
…. December 2 from 3:30-4:30 at the Interfaith Tent.
Hope to have it every Friday from now on! Stay tuned.
Events Committee is responsible for the actions, workshops, shows, teach-ins, etc. Meetings on Fridays at 4:30, Brown Couch Cafe at 14th and Webster.
Help to organize the action that will Happen on December 12 on all West Coast Ports! Meetings every GA day (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun) at 5pm.
Meets Monday Wednesday, Friday and Sundays at 6.
Location: Frank Ogawa / Oscar Grant Plaza at 14th & Broadway
Look for signs “Occupy the Present” or “Buddhist Peace Fellowship”11:45 am – Gather at Plaza Steps
12:00 pm – 9 Minutes of Silence + Chanting of the Dedication
12:10 pm – Continue with silent practice, choice of sitting or walking
12:30 pm – 9 Minutes of Listening + Empathic Listening Circle (with option to continue in silence)
1:00 pm – Installation of 1,000 Paper Cranes
Have an additional offering of transformative practice to add to our schedule? Hope to sit with others at another Bay Area Occupy site? Want to see the latest schedule? The Facebook event page will have the most up to date schedule (visible without a Facebook profile): http://www.facebook.com/events/182625948497698/. You can also contact Jacks (jacks.bpf@gmail.com) or Dawn (dawn@bpf.org) for more information.
Please share with your networks!
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This year’s hoodstock will be a fundraiser for legal defense for people arrested at occupy oakland.It will be donation based with no one turned away for lack of funds…
Follow us on Twitter to be the first to know about any event changes: Bands:
Joey Casio
Bobby Joe Ebola Casey and Brian Mortar and Pestle Moderate excess bad coyotes Buttons Chump Change cycloptopus Bob Ross Band Pony Loco Burning Monk Rnb Millionaires Turbo Sonidero x MexTape Yacob traces hellllllla more…. Facebook Invite: https://www.facebook.com/events/231359070261660/
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Musical performance by Orion’s Joy of Jazz