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Come join your neighbors in connecting, learning and resource sharing!
This month’s theme is FOOD PRESERVATION – exploring all the ways people process fresh food to lengthen their shelf life, add extra nutritional benefit and just make things tasty!
The next event will be on Tues, Jan. 9th.
BRING: Some preserved foods and recipes if you would like to, things you have in abundance…some extra garden harvest, clothes, books, tools…
AND/OR: a dish or beverage to share (and your utensils/plate) or just your interest in building a resilient community – all are welcome!
(Note: please be responsible for taking items or food you bring if they are left at the end of the event)
Event sponsored by: Transition Berkeley
Some folks are organizing a unity response to the apparent destruction of the Lake Merritt menorah installation tonight. pic.twitter.com/oQBUVRvIGx
— Trash Night Heron (@hyphy_republic) December 13, 2023
Labor Demands:
A Permanent Ceasefire
No US Military Aid for Israel
End the Occupation
The Tales of The Town screening and live performance will be another chance to checkout the unreleased movie Tales of The Town: The Film, as well as experience a live band performance of the film’s original score!
The film captures the landscape, and the people and their stories in a poetic tribute to generations of Oaklanders – both the living and our ancestors! The score was magically composed by Wax Roof, Andrew “Bear” Benford, Waymond Mckissick, Carl Nash, and Anthony Mills-Branch.
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Speaker: Dan KovalikJoin Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85175860127?pwd=bfZRQOSMuhX9Pfm4qhPMOZMrmE9Ohm.1
Just back from the West Bank, international human rights advocate and lawyer Dan Kovalik will discuss the current situation in Palestine in light of historical developments. In addition to Gaza, the West Bank has been under ferocious Israeli attack and repression. The general population in the West Bank is experiencing increased Israeli settler violence with over 300 Palestinians murdered and 3000 arrested since October 7. Last month, our speaker visited Cairo with the first international solidarity delegation, which tried unsuccessfully to enter Gaza and bring humanitarian aid through the Rafah crossing.
Dan Kovalik has written extensively on international human rights and US foreign policy. He has lectured throughout the world on these subjects and frequently appears on RT. He is the author of books exposing the machinations of US imperialism in Nicaragua, Venezuela, Iran, and Russia, and an upcoming one on Palestine and Israel. Other books include a progressive case against cancel culture and how the US violates international law. He teaches international human rights at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He graduated from Columbia University School of Law. He then served as in-house counsel for the United Steelworkers, AFL-CIO (USW) until 2019.
In this video, Dan Kovalik is interviewed by George Galloway on the situation in the West Bank: https://twitter.com/moatstv/status/1734543611906363762?s=46
In this video, Dan Kovalik addresses the UN Security Council on threats to international peace and security: https://media.un.org/en/asset/k12/k128iiykjr.
Organizations: Peace Action of San Mateo County & Jewish Voice for Peace South Bay
On Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3289220486?omn=88635762762
In Gaza with the ceasefire’s end, we don’t know if or when more hostages and prisoners will be released, the killing will stop, and anything close to sufficient vital humanitarian aid will come in.
We hold out hope for some common sense and the elevation of human rights on both sides of the conflict – and steps that are truly needed to bring peace to the region and solace to its people. The temporary ceasefire was surely a clear demonstration that more diplomacy will go significantly further toward that goal than more fighting.
Jewish Voice for Peace has been at the forefront of those calling for such developments – both before and during the conflict – as well as a ceasefire.
On Sunday, December 17, Dorah Rosen of JVP’s South Bay chapter will join us on the Zoom platform – using words and images to address the current situation, as well as possible next steps toward a ceasefire, and options for a subsequent peaceful solution. She will bring her personal experience of spending time in the West Bank some years ago as a “witness-escort” with Community Peacemaker Teams – formerly known as Christian Peacemaker Teams. Dorah also visited Israel during that time, giving her a perspective on different sides of the situation.
We look forward to seeing you on Sunday the 17th for some constructive discussion about the tragic situation in Gaza, and what can be done.
ABOUT: Dorah Rosen, Jewish Voice for Peace South Bay
Dorah Rosen has been a member of JVP South Bay since 2011, and is active in other circles on the Israel-Palestine issue. She has also volunteered and advocated on behalf of the local indigenous Amah Mutsun Tribal Band, which stewards land in what we now call the South Bay and Monterey Bay Counties. Dorah is retired from the Santa Cruz Public Library System.
BAY AREA: we need you to show up and #PackTheCourt for the #BayBridge78!!
Last month, while President Biden was hosting cocktail parties in San Francisco, hundreds of people shut down the Bay Bridge to demand an immediate ceasefire and an end to US military aid to Israel. Now, 78 protestors are facing charges for their civil disobedience — arraignments begin on Monday, 12/18.
We’re packing the court for the #BayBridge78 all week in solidarity!
Join us for a press conference and rally on Monday, December 18 at 8:00 AM on the steps of 850 Bryant in SF. Wear your keffiyehs in solidarity as we demand the San Francisco District Attorney #DropTheCharges, and continue to call for a #FreePalestine!
Then, we’re packing the court Monday through Friday for the #BayBridge78. Show up to let the San Francisco District Attorney know: the Bay rises with Palestine! #DropTheCharges now!
* PRESS CONFERENCE + RALLY: Monday, 12/18 @ 8:00 AM 850 Bryant St, San Francisco
* PACK THE COURT: Monday-Friday, 12/18-12/22 – gather @ 8:30 AM, court begins @ 9:00 AM 850 Bryant St, San Francisco
#BayBridge78 #DropTheCharges #CeasefireNow #FreePalestine
Please join us to speak out against the use of dangerous scattershot munitions and the wide-open, unrestricted use of drones by the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office. This was pulled from the Board’s agenda last week by Supervisor Marquez.
BAN SCATTERSHOTS and REGULATE DRONE USE
names of the Palestinians killed by Israeli Military will be called in respect
bring a candle/tea light, flower or a snack to share (optional)
can write small notes to put on altar, join singing, flyer to distribute to your neighborhood
But not in Palestine, the birthplace of Jesus.
The Israeli onslaught against Gaza has killed upwards of 20,000 including 8,000 children. At least 300, including 72 children, have been killed by Israeli troops in the West Bank since October 7.
Palestinian Christians are united in their condemnation of Israeli atrocities. In Bethlehem, the town of Jesus’ birth, a scene representing “Christ in the Rubble” lies inside the Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Pastor Munther Isaac explains, “It is impossible to celebrate when there is a massacre, a genocide, taking place in Gaza to our people. The idea was to send a message to the world that this is what Christmas looks in Palestine… Children being pulled from under the rubble, their homes destroyed while the world is celebrating.”
Join us to keep Palestine in our hearts during the Christmas season, hear from Palestinian Christians and US clergy about what they believe Jesus would do for Palestine, and learn how to keep taking action for a ceasefire during the holidays.
Come share vigil for Peace in Gaza and Palestine
We have flags and large signs
Text SAVETHEPARK to 41372 & share widely. If possible, disable yr phone’s “do not disturb” for the 1st week of January to get nighttime alerts.
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Heads up, Park defenders.
Emergency meet-up today (12/31) at noon at People's Park. Cop invasion expected Tues. 1/2 at 5:00 a.m. Come organize park defense. Meet great people. This is a vital last bit of green space, where ppl are allowed to just exist. 1/2
— ~🦥~ (@becauseberkeley) December 31, 2023
People’s Park Rapi: SHOW UP: we’re taking over Telegraph, starting at the corner with Haste, until we get our park back! Come anytime;Rally at 11am; live updates via Instagram @peoplesparkberkele
Cops entered the park last night around midnight. They used bulldozers and cut trees down. Several people were arrested.
1. Call to Order, determination of quorum
2. Review and approval of the draft December 7 meeting minutes
3. Open Forum/Public Comment for non-agenda items
4. Federal Task Force Ordinance – OPD – Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
a. Review draft MOU and take possible action
Each person wishing to speak on items must fill out a speaker’s card. Persons addressing the Privacy Advisory Commission shall state their names and the organization they are representing, if any.
Members of the public can view the meeting live on KTOP or on the City’s website at https://www.oaklandca.gov/topics/ktop-tv-10.
Comment in advance. To send your comment directly to the Privacy Commission and staff BEFORE the meeting starts, please send your comment, along with your full name and agenda item number you are commenting on, to Felicia Verdin at fverdin@oaklandca.gov. Please note that eComment submissions close one (1) hour before posted meeting time. All submitted public comment will be provided to the Privacy Commission prior to the meeting.
Please register in advance at
https://bit.ly/MiddleEast-24-01-06
to receive your personal link to participate in this event online
The Israeli Government responded to the October 7 attack by Hamas with collective punishment of Palestinians in Gaza. The slaughter and destruction continues as the war expands in the region. American activists protesting Israel’s escalation and its support by the U.S. government are subjected to accusations of anti-semitism and repression of dissent.
Join our panelists to discuss the roots of the conflict and current developments in the Middle East and in the U.S.
Steven Zunes – Professor of Politics and International Studies at the University of San Francisco, directed the program in Middle Eastern Studies
Lujain Al-Saleh – Arab Resource and Organizing Committee
[TBA] – representative from Jewish Voice for Peace
*Organizations listed for identification purposes only.
An open discussion will follow the presentations.
We will be accepting donations which will be divided among the sponsoring organizations.
This event is sponsored by the Alameda County Peace and Freedom Party,
the Alameda County Green Party and Bay Area System Change Not Climate Change.