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California Solidarity Conference
California Solidarity Conference
Dec 10 all-day
What is the California Solidarity Conference? DECEMBER 9-10  |  OAKLAND CONVENTION CENTER Saturday 9AM-5:45PM  | Sunday 10AM-5:30PM The 2017 California Solidarity Conference is a resource for our movement. This weekend-long “unconference” is an opportunity for movement organizers, legislative advocates, policy experts, and issue campaigners to build solidarity across issue areas and discuss how to lay the groundwork for long-term systemic change in California and beyond. In the past year since the election, the progressive movement across the country has been engaged in all-out resistance – with California leading the charge. The Solidarity … Continued
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9:30 am Monthly Interfaith Prayers for Victims and Survivors of Violence @ Bahai Center
Monthly Interfaith Prayers for Victims and Survivors of Violence @ Bahai Center
Dec 10 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Monthly interfaith prayer meeting, held on second Sundays, dedicated to survivors and victims of violence and police terror in Oakland. “Remember the saying: ‘Of all pilgrimages the greatest is to relieve the sorrow-laden heart.'” ~ ‘Abdu’l-Bahá The Baha’i community of Oakland is organizing this gathering for the community to connect, share prayers, writings and poems from all spiritual traditions, reflect and recharge and build coalitions interested in healing. Come share prayers, quotes, poems, and favorite passages from your scriptures with us. Simple breakfast will be served. “Thy name is my … Continued
10:30 am North Korea: Land of the Soft-Spoken Woman @ Niebyl Proctor Library
North Korea: Land of the Soft-Spoken Woman @ Niebyl Proctor Library
Dec 10 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
North Korea: Land of the Soft-Spoken Woman @ Niebyl Proctor Library | Oakland | California | United States
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11:00 am Protest the Eviction of Aunti Frances @ Driver's Plaza
Protest the Eviction of Aunti Frances @ Driver's Plaza
Dec 10 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
DEFEND AUNTI FRANCES! Emergency Eviction Defense Rally. Please come for an emergency eviction defense rally for beloved Oakland community member Aunti Frances Moore. It is crucial we get as many people as possible to show up and prove to Aunti Frances’ landlords that her community will support her no matter what. As the official launch of our eviction defense campaign, this event and its community turnout will be crucial. We will celebrate with food, music, and people power. Bring your kids, friends, and neighbors! For any questions, please contact info@defendauntifrances.orgStay … Continued
1:00 pm DSA: General Membership Meeting @ Omni Commons
DSA: General Membership Meeting @ Omni Commons
Dec 10 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
  Join your fellow East Bay DSA members for the first of our bi-monthly membership meetings! This is an opportunity to meet new comrades, learn about what’s happening in the chapter, and participate in our shared democratic process. These meetings, which include voting and debate on proposals for chapter projects, are the highest decision-making body within our chapter. Your participation is crucial for determining our shared political and organizational priorities. A draft agenda of business to be voted on at the meeting will be posted to the East Bay DSA … Continued
3:00 pm Occupy Oakland General Assembly @ Oscar Grant Plaza
Occupy Oakland General Assembly @ Oscar Grant Plaza
Dec 10 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Occupy Oakland General Assembly @ Oscar Grant Plaza
The Occupy Oakland General Assembly meets every Sunday at 3 PM at Oscar Grant Plaza amphitheater at 14th Street & Broadway near the steps of City Hall.  If for some reason the amphitheater is being used otherwise and/or OGP itself is inaccessible, we will meet at Kaiser Park, right next to the statues, on 19th St. between San Pablo and Telegraph.  If it is raining (as in RAINING, not just misting) at 3:00 PM we meet in the basement of the Omni Collective, 4799 Shattuck Ave., Oakland.  (Note: we meet at 3:00 PM … Continued
6:00 pm  Green Party Holiday Party  @ Niebyl Proctor Library
 Green Party Holiday Party  @ Niebyl Proctor Library
Dec 10 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Dear Greens and Supporters, Celebrate the Holiday Season with old friends and new. We’ll have good fun, yummy food, drink, and open dialogue at the 2017 Annual Potluck Holiday Party Bring your choice of food or drink for the potluck table to share. (There will be no regular Green Sunday program or Green County Council meeting in December. We’ll party instead! The next regular Green Sunday program will be the second Sundayin January, 2018 (followed as usual by the County Council meeting). All members are welcome to participate). 64013
6:00 pm From Nobel to Nobel: Celebrating the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize @ Western Institute of Social Researc
From Nobel to Nobel: Celebrating the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize @ Western Institute of Social Researc
Dec 10 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
From Nobel to Nobel: Celebrating the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize @ Western Institute of Social Researc | Berkeley | California | United States
On December 10, the Nobel Committee will present the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons. Nuclear disarmament advocates around the world will be celebrating. Please join Western States Legal Foundation to celebrate the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize and our 35th anniversary! Learn about the direct line from the 1967 Treaty of Tlatelolco to the Nuclear Weapons Ban Treaty! The Nobel Committee awarded the 1982 Peace Prize to Alfonso García Robles of Mexico and Alva Myrdal of Sweden for their years of work in United … Continued
6:00 pm Liberated Lens: This Is Where We Take Our Stand @ Omni Commons ballroom
Liberated Lens: This Is Where We Take Our Stand @ Omni Commons ballroom
Dec 10 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Four days of heartbreaking testimony that revealed why many veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars had concluded that their mission was unjust.63937
7:00 pm Slingshot new volunteer meeting / article brainstorm for issue #126 @ LongHaul
Slingshot new volunteer meeting / article brainstorm for issue #126 @ LongHaul
Dec 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Kick-off meeting to create Slingshot issue #126. Slingshot is an independent radical newspaper published in Berkeley since 1988. * Brainstorm articles for next issue * Orientation on how you can submit articles, art, photographs * Help us discuss our audience and themes for the next issue * Discuss fundraising and distribution * Your chance to comment on Slingshot Everyone is welcome. Issue #126 is due out on January 26, 2018 Deadline for Issue #126 is January 13, 201863932