[CCPJ Update] CCPJ Update February 21, 2010

[Susan Berres]

http://www.charlottesvillepeace.org
What's New:
The Big Read – Gumbo Contest, Films, Art, Discussions!
Sierra Club Program: Kayaking in Virginia
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CCPJ Events
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We Need YOU at the next CCPJ Meeting!

WHEN: TBD 4:30 pm
WHERE: Friends' Meeting House, 1104 Forest Street, Charlottesville
Bring a potluck item and join us for good food and good conversation  
about bringing peace and justice to the world, one step at a time.
For more information call 434-961-6278
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Demonstrate for Peace with CCPJ


WHEN: Thursday, February 25 4:30 – 5:30 pm
WHERE: Federal Building, corner of Ridge and Water Streets,  
Charlottesville.
In this month of love, let's stand for peace.
Map and more info: http://www.charlottesvillepeace.org/thursday
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Events Sponsored by Other Organizations
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Film: World Peace Game: World Premiere!
WHEN: Sunday, February 21 6:00 pm
WHEN: Paramount Theater, Charlottesville
The BIG READ: This film by local director Chris Farina interweaves the  
story of John Hunter, a teacher in Charlottesville, Virginia, with his  
students’ participation in an exercise called the World Peace Game.  
World Peace Game shares many of the same themes with A Lesson Before  
Dying, such as education, equality, and tolerance. Tickets are  
required and are available at the Paramount box office or at www.theparamount.net/tickets
Sponsored by the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library
For more information contact DAvid Plunkett at bigread at jmrl.org or  
979.7151 ext 305
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Beyond the Bars
WHEN: March 1-31, First Friday opening Friday, March 5 6:00pm
WHERE” J-MRL Central Library, 201 E. Market St., Charlottesville, VA

An outsider art show featuring acrylic, watercolor, oil and abstract  
art made by inmates from the Albemarle Charlottesville Regional Jail.  
Works exhibited come from McGuffey Art Classes that are offered to  
inmates through the Programs Department at the jail.
Sponsored by Jefferson-Madison Regional Library
For more information contact David Plunkett at bigread at jmrl.org
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Race and the Death Penalty
WHEN: Tuesday, March 10 7:00pm
WHEN: Albemarle County Circuit Court, 501 E. Jefferson St, Court  
Square , Charlottesville, VA
A panel discussion moderated by Dahlia Lithwick. Panelists include:  
Robert Lee, attorney with the Virginia Capital Representation Resource  
Center, Steven Rosenfield, local attorney, and Karen Waters, Director  
of the Quality Community Council. part of THE BIG READ
Sponsored by Jefferson-Madison Regional Library
For more information contact David Plunkett at bigread at jmrl.org
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Sierra Club Program:  Kayaking in Virginia

WHEN: Wednesday, March 10 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: St. Mark Lutheran Church (corner of Ivy Rd. and Alderman Rd. in  
Charlottesville)

Outdoor specialist John Holden will discuss the many opportunities to  
enjoy the lakes and rivers of Virginia.
He will describe the types of kayaks and techniques for enjoyable  
paddling.

Free admission, refreshments, & door prizes.
For more information contact John Cruickshank at (434) 973-0373 or jcruickshank4 at gmail.com
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Forum: Latino Legal Issues
WHEN: Thursday, March 11 9:45am
WHERE: Albemarle County Office Building, 5th Street Extended
Join us to hear local immigration attorneys address legal issues  
facing Latinos. The forum will be facilitated by Doug Ford (UVa  
Immigration Clinic and Legal Aid Justice Center), and will include  
presentations from attorneys Eddie Summers (Charlottesville  
Immigration Law Center), Tim Frielich and Erin Trodden (Legal Aid  
Justice Center), and Elva Mason. Before adjourning, attendees will be  
invited to make comments and ask questions.
Sponsored by Creciendo Juntos (CJ)
For more information contact Linda Hemby at lhemby at albemarle.org
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The Big Read: Great Gumbo Contest
WHEN: Saturday, March 13 1:30 pm
WHERE” Central Library, 201 E. Market St. ,Charlottesville, VA
In A LESSON BEFORE DYING by Ernest J. Gaines, a young black man,  
Jefferson, is condemned to die for murder. As he awaits the electric  
chair, he is visited by his godmother, Miss Emma, and Grant, the local  
teacher at the plantation school.
Grant’s mission is to spend time with Jefferson so that he might  
confront death with his head held high. In the process, Jefferson is  
cajoled to eat some of Miss Emma’s food which is made with love. And  
one of the first foods he finally does eat is her gumbo.

In connection with this book, the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library  
is having a "Great Gumbo Contest"
Show off your gumbo making skills at THE BIG READ contest!
Sponsored by Jefferson-Madison Regional Library
For more information contact Krista Farrel at bigread at jmrl.org or  
434.979.7151 ext 204
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Documentary Film Series
WHEN: Thursday, March 25 7:00 pm
WHERE: Central Library, 201 E. Market St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
THE FARM: ANGOLA, USA directed and produced by Jonathan Stack and Liz  
Garbus (1998)
part of THE BIG READ
An intense and revealing portrait of the daily life of six prison  
inmates, including a prisoner on death row, at the maximum security  
Louisiana prison. An award-winner! Nominated for an Academy Award for  
Best Documentary Feature. part of THE BIG READ
Sponsored by JMRL: Central Library
For more information contact Krista Farrell at central at jmrl.org
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"Where Does America Go from Here?"
WHEN: Saturday, March 20 2:00 pm
WHERE: New Dominion Bookshop, Downtown Mall
Hal Crowther, Bob Kaiser, Dahlia Lithwick, David Swanson will be  
speaking as part of the Virginia Festival of the Book.
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Walk a Mile in Her Shoes - for SARA!
WHEN: Thursday, April 1 12:48 pm
WHERE: Downtown Mall, Charlottesville VA
If you are a guy, or if you know a guy, then you have a chance to make  
a difference in April, when a big group of men from our area will  
march on the Downtown Mall in shoes typically worn by women – high  
heels, ballet flats, you name it! It’s an attention-grabbing effort  
to draw our community’s notice to the current epidemic of sexual  
assault – 1 in 4 women and 1 in 8 men are sexually assaulted in their  
lifetimes. This is not okay, and all genders have a huge role to play  
in decreasing these numbers – as vital community leaders, allies,  
friends, survivors, and change-makers! So take the first step, and get  
a team together to walk against sexual assault.
For more information, and to register, please visit our website at http://saracville.org/walk10.htm
Sponsored by the Sexual Assault Resource Agency (SARA)
For more information contact Laurie Jean at walk at saracville.org or  
434-295-7273
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Interfaith Pray for Peace Gathering
WHEN: Thursday, February 25 7:15 pm
WHERE: Unity Church, 2825 Hydraulic Rd., Charlottesville, VA
On the final Thursday of every month, the Interfaith Pray for Peace  
Gathering welcomes people of all faiths, backgrounds, and beliefs to  
an inspired and inspiring flow of prayers, meditations and songs for  
peace.
Sponsored by Interfaith Cooperation Circle of Central Virginia-URI;  
Gesher Center; Unity Church.
For more information contact Heena Reiter at hennareiter at geshercenter.org 
  or 434-970-7836
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Justice (CCPJ)
http://www.charlottesvillepeace.org
434 961 6278
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