[CCPJ Update] CCPJ Update November 17, 2008

[Susan Berres]

Submitted by sue berres </user/440> on Mon, 2008-11-17 21:34. CCPJ 
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*What's New This Week?*
See below for the details of these new events, as well as events that 
were previously posted:

*New!* Ann Wright and David Swanson speak prior to the film "Body of 
War" in Lunchburg

*New!* Quality Community Council Community Rap Session and March for 
Peace in Charlottesville

<http://www.charlottesvillepeace.org>
http://www.charlottesvillepeace.org
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*CCPJ Events*
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*Get In On the Ground Floor - Join the Newest CCPJ Committee!*

WHEN: Thursday, November 20, 2008 7:00 pm

WHERE: Contact Sue Chase at 540-456-8176 or schase at cstone.net 
<mailto:schase at cstone.net> for location details.

WHAT: Many organizational issues were raised at the recent CCPJ Retreat 
in September. We'd like YOU to help us come up with recommendations and 
suggestions as we consider changes in areas such as our organizational 
structure, fundraising efforts and our outreach to other peace and 
justice groups.

New members are welcomed and encouraged!

Please contact Sue Chase at 540-456-8176 or schase at cstone.net 
<mailto:schase at cstone.net> for further information and a copy of the 
full report from the retreat.
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*Join Our Anti-War Demonstration This Thursday*

<http://www.charlottesvillepeace.org/thursday>

WHEN: Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:30 -- 5:30 pm

WHERE: Federal Building, corner of Ridge and Water Streets, Charlottesville.

Map and more info: http://www.charlottesvillepeace.org/thursday
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*Come to Monthly CCPJ Meeting*

WHEN: Sunday, November 30, 2008 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

WHERE: Friends Meeting House, 1104 Forest Street, Charlottesville

Please join us for our monthly meeting. Find out what's going on in the 
area of peace and justice, offer your ideas, and participate in events 
and actions. Everyone is welcome.

Pre-meeting potluck at 5:45. Nourish yourself with good food and 
conversation.

More information: 434-961-6278
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*CCPJ Says No War Toys*

As part of CCPJ's annual effort to discourage the purchase of toys that 
promote war and other forms of violence and encourage the purchase of 
non-violent toys and games, we urge all supporters to write letters to 
the editor at the Daily Progress.

Send your letter to Anita Shelburne at ashelburne at dailyprogress.com 
<mailto:ashelburne at dailyprogress.com> or to
The Daily Progress (letters)
685 Rio Road W.
Charlottesville 22901

Thank you from CCPJ.

Note: The annual "No War Toys" demonstration (usually held at Wal-Mart in
December) is being planned and will be announced in this forum when 
details are finalized.
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*Events Sponsored by Other Organizations*
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*Ann Wright, David Swanson, and Body of War in Lynchburg*

WHEN: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 7:00 pm

WHERE: Firehouse Gallery, 1210 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA 24504

WHAT: Come hear Ann Wright and David Swanson speak prior to a screening 
of "Body of War," Phil Donahue's documentary about a veteran of the 
occupation of
Iraq

Body of War is an intimate and transformational feature documentary
about the true face of war today. Meet Tomas Young, 25 years old,
paralyzed from a bullet to his spine - wounded after serving in Iraq for 
less than a week. Body of War is Tomas' coming home story as he evolves 
into a new person, coming to terms with his disability and finding his 
own unique and passionate voice against the war. The film is produced 
and directed by Phil Donahue and Ellen Spiro, and features two original 
songs by Eddie Vedder. Body of War is a naked and honest portrayal of 
what it's like inside the body, heart and soul of this extraordinary and 
heroic young man.

For further information visit http://www.bodyofwar.com
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*The Future of Passenger Rail in Virginia*

WHEN: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 7:00 pm

WHERE: St. Mark Lutheran Church (Corner of Ivy Rd. & Alderman Rd. in 
Charlottesville)

Meredith Richards will describe the current status of rail service in
our area and what we can do to bring improvements. Dr. Richards is a
former Charlottesville vice-mayor and city councilor and is the
founder of CvilleRail (www.cvillerail.org <http://www.cvillerail.org>).

Sponsored by the Piedmont Group of the Sierra Club

For more information contact: John at (434) 973-0373 or 
jcruickshank4 at gmail.com <mailto:jcruickshank4 at gmail.com>
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*10th Annual American Democracy Conference*

WHEN: Friday, November, 21, 2008

WHERE: University of Virginia Alumni Hall, 211 Emmet Street, Charlottesville
Parking is available at the University of Virginia Central Grounds 
Parking Garage.

Please join Larry Sabato, the Center for Politics and CQ Politics for 
the 10th Annual American Democracy Conference. This year's post-election 
conference will bring together today's leading journalists, Beltway 
insiders, political analysts and academics to examine this historic 
election season. You'll learn about campaign strategy, crucial turning 
points and an outlook for the future from the experts.

Guests include: Alan Abramowitz, Wyatt Andrews, Christina Bellantoni, 
Carl Cannon, Kellyanne Conway, Rhodes Cook, Craig Crawford, Congressman 
Tom Davis, Katon Dawson, Christian Ferry, John Hishta, Dahlia Lithwick, 
Rich Lowry, Jonathan Martin, Terry McAuliffe, Kiki McLean, Terry Nelson, 
Susan Page, Ed Rollins, Michael Toner, Joe Trippi and Lowell Weicker Jr.

Growing from the first National Post-Election Conference in 1998, these 
conferences not only examine the most recent election cycle and 
primaries in hindsight, but also prospects for the future of American 
democracy.

The American Democracy Conference is free and open to the public, 
although advance registration is required. The conference schedule will 
be forthcoming.

For more information and to register please visit 
http://www.centerforpolitics.org/programs/adc/index.htm

For questions please e-mail cfp-programs at virginia.edu 
<mailto:cfp-programs at virginia.edu> or call (434) 243-3540.
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*Social Justice Bowl*

WHEN: Friday, November 21, 2008 6:00 pm

WHERE: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 190 Rugby Road, Charlottesville
Please join us for a soup and bread supper. Then take your bowl, donated 
by a local potter, home. Tickets cost $25 each and may be purchased at 
Quest Bookstore, Timberlake's Drug Store or at the VOP office, 703 
Concord Avenue. Tickets will not be sold at the door to ensure that 
everyone gets a beautiful bowl.

Part of the beauty of VOP is that VOP encourages the participation of 
those who have traditionally had little voice in our society, and builds 
relationships with diverse individuals and groups. The Social Justice 
Bowl is a community building event as well as a fundraiser, but many who 
would like to attend cannot afford the $25. Please consider becoming a 
SPONSOR by donating an extra $25-200, so one to eight others can attend 
the Social Justice Bowl.

Sponsored by the Virginia Organizing Project

Event Sponsors: Rebecca's Natural Food and Whole Foods Market

For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Sally Bastian at 
434-984-4655 x.229 or bastian at ntelos.net <mailto:bastian at ntelos.net>
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*Quality Community Council Community Rap Session & March For Peace *
WHEN: Friday, December 5, 2008 8:00 pm

WHERE: Washington Park

*QCC WALKS! Against Gun Violence* Community Rap Session #5 & March For 
Peace. Join us to STOP THE SILENCE & END THE VIOLENCE!

QCC's mission is to support and improve the lives of those who live in 
the Charlottesville community by cultivating grassroots leadership, 
promoting civic engagement, and addressing those problems that detract 
from a higher quality of life for its citizens. In partnership with 
other organizations and institutions in the Charlottesville community, 
we seek to create more affordable housing, more jobs that pay a living 
wage, more effective drug prevention and wellness programs, more 
effective educational programs for our young people, and a safer city.

For further information call the Quality Community Council, Inc at (434) 
977-3045 write to QualityCommunityCouncil at cvilleqcc.com 
<mailto:QualityCommunityCouncil at cvilleqcc.com> or visit 
www.cvilleqcc.com <http://www.cvilleqcc.com>
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This E-mail comes from the Charlottesville Center for Peace and Justice 
(CCPJ)
http://www.charlottesvillepeace.org
434 961 6278

CCPJ's work depends on your participation and on your funding.
Please contribute what you can here:
http://charlottesvillepeace.org/donate

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