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SUMMARY:Free Comedy Theater + Disaster Auction = The Perfect Night Out
DESCRIPTION:This fun\, FREE event is part theater\, part auction – and all help for hurricane victims. You’ll laugh\, you’ll feel hope\, you’ll experience the world class comedy of Ted & Co TheaterWorks… \nCome prepared to laugh out loud\, to bid on auction items (part of the performance)\, and to lend your support to a cause close to all our hearts: All funds raised will benefit the work of Mennonite Disaster Service restoring homes and hope for those affected by natural disaster. MDS is currently working in Texas\, Florida\, and Puerto Rico\, helping those affected by the 2017 hurricanes. \nGet your tickets soon – space is limited! \nAbout the show: \nThere are many Gospel stories of Jesus gathered around tables. There was food to eat and food for thought\, exploring who was invited to those tables and who showed up. The miracles of Jesus were sometimes ordinary stories with extraordinary results. \nTake a fresh look at the Gospel stories and discover that when uncorked\, these stories pour out sparkling drops of laughter such as Jesus must have found in the people he met along the way. Ted and Jeff have gathered these stories\, mixing in a pinch of humor\, a dollop of song and several servings of pasta with some cheese and wine on the side. \nBon Appetit! \nReserve your free tickets online today!
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/free-comedy-theater-disaster-auction-the-perfect-night-out/
LOCATION:Houston Mennonite Church\, 1231 Wirt Rd.\, Houston\, TX\, 77055\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Live Performance,Social
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SUMMARY:Benefit Concert for Peace Camp featuring the band Traveler
DESCRIPTION:We hope you can join us for this benefit for Houston Peace Camp\, a day camp for kids that fosters an understanding of peace\, justice\, and environmental awareness. \nAll proceeds go toward helping this very special program. \nLocated in historic Eastwood\, just north of UH on the corner of Lockwood and Telephone\, Bohemeo’s Cafe offers locally roasted coffee\, healthful and tasty food\, and beer and wine. They also offer a laid-back and casual atmosphere\, great for kicking back with good friends and a cold local draught beer or hot latte. Come out and dig Traveler’s music and Bohemeo’s cool vibe while contributing to this worthy educational organization!
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/benefit-concert-for-peace-camp-featuring-the-band-traveler/
LOCATION:Bohemeo’s Cafe & Coffeeshop\, 708 Telephone Rd.\, Houston\, TX\, 77023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Performance,Peace Education for Children & Families,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180721T100000
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SUMMARY:VegFest 2018
DESCRIPTION:The 6th Annual VegFest Houston is an exciting Vegan Expo! The Expo features include: superb vegan restaurants\, exciting vegan and abolitionist animal rights organizations\, ‘Kids Zone’ Makerspace with crafts\, vegan food demos\, our popular “Ask a Vegan” booth and panels\, free product samples\, yoga and meditation\, like-minded community booths and green businesses\, plus raffle prize giveaways. Join us at the luxurious Stafford Centre Convention Hall on Saturday\, July 21\, 2108! \n\n\n\n\nOur family-friendly annual festival is open to the public. Admission is Free! Attendees can reserve a VIP PERK PASS in advance\, which offers special perks including the festival tote\, coupons\, express entry wristband and other vegan swag. \nAdditional VegFest Houston signature events are being planned in an effort to reach the diverse and growing population of the Greater Houston area. Our future plans include\, but are not limited to: a Vegan Music Fest\, a 5K & Vegan Fitness Fest\, a Vegan Art & Film Fest\, a Speaker Conference and more Vegan Expo Festivals. Vegan Society of P.E.A.C.E. is excited to start a whole new trend in VegFests!
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/vegfest-2018/
LOCATION:Stafford Centre\, 10505 Cash Road\, Houston\, TX\, 77477\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180718T183000
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SUMMARY:Dialogue on: “Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong”
DESCRIPTION:School textbooks have played a key role in reinforcing and maintaining white supremacy and racism in the United States. James W. Loewen’s bestselling book Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook got Wrong\, explores how historical myths continue to be perpetuated about everything from Columbus’s historic voyages to an honest evaluation of U.S. foreign policy. Please join us for one or both of two dialogues to discuss the issues presented in Loewen’s book: Tuesday\, July 17\, 2018 — Noon to 2:00 PM and/or Wednesday\, July 18\, 2018 — 6:30 to 8:30 PM.\n\n\n\nBoth events will be held at the Center for the Healing of Racism\, 3412 Crawford St.\, Houston\, 77004. The events are free and open to the public (first 45 to RSVP). Registration required by emailing cfhr1@juno.comor calling (713) 520-8226. Free parking is available at Houston Community College lot #9. Website: http://www.centerhealingracism.org/
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/dialogue-on-lies-my-teacher-told-me-everything-your-american-history-textbook-got-wrong/2018-07-18/
LOCATION:Center for the Healing of Racism\, 3412 Crawford Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180626T180000
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SUMMARY:Town Talk: Being a Transgender & Nonbinary Ally
DESCRIPTION:In honor of LGBTQIA+ pride\, our Town Talk this month will focus on how to be an ally to the transgender and nonbinary community. Lou Weaver\, queer transman & transgender programs coordinator for Equality Texas\, will moderate a panel discussion with members of the transgender and nonbinary community. Over the course of the evening\, Lou will explore the simple language and terminology we can use as allies\, when talking about the transgender and nonbinary community. \nRegister at https://events.mobilizeamerica.io/hcdp/event/1102/ \nModerator: Lou Weaver (he/him/his)\, a queer transgender man\, is the Transgender Programs Coordinator for Equality Texas and Co-Director of TransForward – Creating Culturally Competent Transgender Health Program. Lou works to elevate the voices of transgender Texans\, utilizing the TransVisible Project\, a first-of-its-kind public education campaign. Lou volunteers with the political and community engagement committees of the Houston chapter of the Human Rights Campaign\, and serves on HRC’s National Board of Governors as co-chair of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee. He was recently awarded the Katy Caldwell Humanitarian Award from the University of Houston’s LGBTQ Alumni Association \nPanelists: Emmett Schelling (he/him/his) is the executive director of the Transgender Education Network of Texas (TENT)\, a statewide TGNC led and focused organization that advocates for gender diverse Texans through policy and education. \nJoelle Salatarski (she/her/hers) is an active member of the Houston trans community. She has helped plan and execute the Houston Transgender Unity Banquet. During the day she is an automotive mechanic. Joelle has three children and two grandchildren. \nKathy Green(she/her/hers) is a parent of two kids one who loves cub scouts and is a trans youth. She works as a nurse at Texas Children’s Hospital. \nMike Webb (they/them/theirs) identifies as a non-binary person\, they have been involved in politic for awhile and are the current president of the GLBT Political Caucus. \nJessica Zyrie (she/her/hers) is a model\, creative director\, stylist\, advocate\, and the first ever transgender female to be a clinical case manager at the Montrose Center. Jessica uses her platform to promote equality and education regarding communities that are largely discriminated against including racial issues\, LGBTQ equality\, defeating health stigmas\, and more. \nJoin us afterwards for one of the best drag shows in town and help us raise a few dollars for a local LGBTQIA+ youth charity. Food will be available to purchase off the Hamburger Mary’s menu with a cash bar. \nIf you would like to sponsor all HCDP activities please make a donation with the link below. Sponsors of $250 or more will be included in all emails and your name will appear on our sponsor list for this event. Donate: https://secure.ngpvan.com/3d9hHxdOpEWRgjLkWJHnmQ2
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/town-talk-being-a-transgender-nonbinary-ally/
LOCATION:Hamburger Mary’s\, 2409 Grant St.\, Houston\, 77006
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180623T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180623T230000
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SUMMARY:Houston Pride Festival and Parade 2018
DESCRIPTION:2018 marks 40 Years of Pride in the city of Houston. Join us in Downtown Houston where our very own “Stonewall” occurred in 1977 as thousands protested against Anita Bryant’s anti-gay campaign. \nThis event is ADMISSION FREE and open to the public to attend/watch and open to the public (no age limit). No tickets are necessary except for the VIP Parade area. There are no tickets necessary for general admission. \nFor VIP Parade Tickets: pridehouston.org/vip \nThe Houston Pride Festival® and Houston Pride Parade® are at the center of the Celebration with an attendance of over 700\,000 people every year from all over the world. Come and join all of the LGBT Community in celebrating who we are as a people and how much more we still need to FIGHT FOR. \nOUR SAFETY MEASURES \nAs a reminder\, firearms are not allowed into the festival. Because we take your safety seriously\, there will be HPD officers\, Private Security Forces and random vehicle searches within the festival. \nRead More About Our Commitment: https://pridehouston.org/celebration/celebration-safety/ \nEvent Parking: Parking is available at all open downtown garages and lots. Learn more at:  \nHouston Pride FESTIVAL® info:\nStarts: 12:00 PM CST\nEnds: 7:00 PM CST \nFestival Map:  \nCross Streets: McKinney St and Smith St \nHouston Pride Festival® Headliner: TBA \nHouston Pride PARADE® info:\nStarts: 8:30 PM CST\nEnds: 11:00 PM CST \nParade Map:  \nBegins at Smith and Lamar\, Continues down Smith St until Walker where it will make a Right turn\, Continues down Walker until Milam St until Jefferson St then turn right. \n2018 Parade Presenting Sponsor(s): Bud Light Houston \n2018 Sponsors: TBA \n2018 Promotions Partners: Austin Pride\, Houston Splash & Purple Party (Dalls) \nPride Houston®\, its Sponsors and Promotional Partners would like to remind you that if you choose to drink on this day please drink responsibly. \nTo be a Sponsor of the 4th largest Pride in the USA email info@pridehouston.org \nFor more information visit www.pridehouston.org
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/houston-pride-parade-2018/
LOCATION:City Hall\, 901 Bagby\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:March,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180617T220000
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SUMMARY:Progressive Movie Night: "The Battle of Algiers"
DESCRIPTION:Join the Houston Communist Party for our monthly Progressive Movie Night! \n“The Battle of Algiers” is a 1966 Italian-Algerian historical war film co-written and directed by Gillo Pontecorvo and starring Jean Martin and Saadi Yacef. It is based on events during the Algerian War (1954–62) against the French government in North Africa; the most prominent being the titular Battle of Algiers\, the capital of Algeria. It was shot on location and the film’s score was composed by Ennio Morricone. The film\, which was shot in a Roberto Rossellini-inspired newsreel style—in black and white with documentary-type editing—is often associated with Italian neorealism cinema. \nThe film has been critically celebrated and often taken\, by insurgent groups and states alike\, as an important commentary on urban guerrilla warfare. It occupies the 48th place on the Critics’ Top 250 Films of the 2012 Sight & Sound poll as well as 120th place on Empire magazine’s list of the 500 greatest movies of all time. \nAlgeria gained independence from the French\, a matter which Pontecorvo portrays in the film’s epilogue. The film concentrates on the years between 1954 and 1957 when the guerrilla fighters regrouped and expanded into the Casbah\, the citadel of Algiers\, which was met by French paratroopers attempting to regain territory. The highly dramatic film is about the organization of a guerrilla movement and the illegal methods used by the colonial power to contain it. \nA subject of socio-political controversy\, the film was not screened for five years in France\, where it was later released in 1971. We have plenty of free parking\, free popcorn\, beer\, and a children’s play area. See you there!
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/progressive-movie-night-the-battle-of-algiers/
LOCATION:Houston Communist Party Headquarters\, 3100 McKinney Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social,Video Showing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180616T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180616T140000
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SUMMARY:24th Annual Juneteenth Ally Award Luncheon “Giving our Youth a Voice”
DESCRIPTION:The Center for the Healing of Racism will hold its 24th annual Juneteenth Ally Award luncheon\, “Giving our Youth a Voice\,” on Saturday\, June 16\, 2018.  This year’s award recipients are:\n\n\n– James W. Loewen\, sociologist\, historian and author of Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your High School History Textbook Got Wrong;\n– Tahirih Justice Center\, a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting immigrant women and girls and promoting a world where women and girls enjoy equality\, safety and dignity;\n– Lisa Falkenberg\, Houston Chronicle columnist and Pulitzer Prize recipient (2015) for her groundbreaking columns about corrupt grand jury practices and egregious problems in the legal and immigration systems;\n– Ben and Sarah Becker\, who will receive the Center’s “Individual Initiative Award.”\n\n\nThe luncheon will be held at noon on Saturday\, June 16\, at First Methodist Church (Lower Level Fellowship Hall)\, 1320 Main Street\, Houston\, TX 77002.  Free parking at lot across from the church’s Clay street entrance.  Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased through the Center for the Healing of Racism.  Contact: cfhr1@juno.com or (713) 520-8226.  Sponsorships are also available.\nwww.centerhealingracism.org
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/24th-annual-juneteenth-ally-award-luncheon-giving-our-youth-a-voice/
LOCATION:First Methodist Church (Lower Level Fellowship Hall)\, 1320 Main Street\, Houston\, TX 77002\, 1320 Main Street (at Clay)\, Houston\, 77002
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Healing of Racism":MAILTO:cfhr1@juno.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180616T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193321
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SUMMARY:Emancipation Park Juneteenth Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Emancipation Park’s Juneteenth Celebration\n10 am – 5 pm\nHosts: City of Houston and Emancipation Park Conservancy\nLocation: Emancipation Park\, 3018 Emancipation Avenue\, Houston\, Texas 77004 \nEMANCIPATION PARK opened in the Third Ward in 1872\, on a plot of land purchased for $800 by a group of former slaves. The opening took place nine years after president Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation\, and seven years after slaves were formally freed in Texas. \n  \nGo to https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/17/us/houston-juneteenth-emancipation-park.html to read an NY Times story  about Emancipation Park.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/emancipation-park-juneteenth-celebration/
LOCATION:Emancipation Park\, 3018 Emancipation Ave.\, Houston\, 77004
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180618
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SUMMARY:Texas Migrant and Refugee Leadership Academy
DESCRIPTION:Do you have what it takes?  Calling on all migrants and refugee leaders in the State of Texas to attend a statewide migrants and refugee leadership training to be held in Dallas\, Texas on Friday\, June 15* to Sunday\, June 17. \n  \nThis all day training event offers migrants and refugees the opportunity to come together to share experiences\, connect with each other\, and develop the skills necessary to advocate on issues of importance to migrants and refugees in Texas. \n  \nThe training is designed to hone your leadership skills; create opportunity for networking; and incentives for participants to take the experience back to their local communities and advocate for issues of concern to the broader migrant and refugee community.  Our goal is to lift up the voices of all refugees in order to create more welcoming communities in Texas. \nIf selected to attend\, we will cover your transportation\, room and board. \nSpace is limited\, so please apply today! \n  \nApplications must be received by Thursday\, May 24. \n  \nAPPLY TODAY: Please follow this link to the application form. \nIf you have any questions\, feel free to email: \nGislaine Williams\, Refugee Council USA\, gwilliams@rcusa.org or \nJustin Nsenga\, Partners for Refugee Empowerment\, justin@pfre.org
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/texas-migrant-and-refugee-leadership-academy/
LOCATION:TBD\, Houston\, 77009
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Presentation or Lecture,Social,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180607T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180607T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180528T023812Z
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SUMMARY:Sharing Ramadan: A Muslim-Jewish Iftar\, Dinner & Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 7 | 7:00 PM-9:00 PM\nPeople of Faith in the 21st Century: What is Our Role?\nPresenter: TBD \nIftar and Kosher dinner served. \nFree and open to the public \nRSVP required  \nFor more information\, please contact AJ Durrani at ajdurrani@aol.com or Rabbi Steven Morgen at smorgen@bethyeshurun.org.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/sharing-ramadan-a-muslim-jewish-iftar-dinner-dialogue-2/
LOCATION:Evelyn Rubenstein JCC\, 5601 S. Braeswood\, Houston\, 77096
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180524T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180524T210000
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SUMMARY:Sharing Ramadan: A Muslim-Jewish Iftar\, Dinner & Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:MAY 24 @ TURQUOISE CENTER: \nSHARING RAMADAN: A MUSLIM-JEWISHIFTAR & DIALOGUE\nThursday\, May 24\, 2018\n7 PM to 9 PM\nTURQUOISE CENTER\n9301 W. BELLFORT BLVD.\, HOUSTON\, TX 77031 \nDIVINE PROVIDENCE AND HUMAN RESPONSIBILITY\nOur Speakers:\nDR. MAHMOUD EL-GAMAL – BAKER INSTITUTE RICE FACULTY SCHOLAR \nRABBI STEVEN MORGEN – CONGREGATION BETH YESHURUN \nFor more info contact:\nAJ Durrani: ajdurrani@aol.com\nRabbi Steven Morgen: smorgen@bethyeshurun.org \nFree and Open to the Public (with RSVP).\nIftar and Dinner will be served. Please select 1 meal choice at time of RSVP. All guests have option of vegetarian or fish. We will make arrangements for Kosher food for Jewish guests that adhere to Kosher laws only. Thanks.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/sharing-ramadan-a-muslim-jewish-iftar-dinner-dialogue/
LOCATION:Turquoise Center\, 9301 W Bellfort Blvd.\, Houston\, 77031
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Social
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Turquoise Center 9301 W Bellfort Blvd. Houston 77031;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=9301 W Bellfort Blvd.:geo:-95.54602,29.6544707
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180512T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180512T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193321
CREATED:20180502T213022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180502T213308Z
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SUMMARY:Houston Mennonite Church Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:Houston Mennonite Church has a new home!\nOur official grand opening will be held on Saturday\, May 12\, 2018 and we would love for you to join us. \nPlan to drop by between 10am and 2pm and see our lovely new space for yourself. The official opening ceremony will start at 11:30am and finish around noon. \nMeet our sister churches\, Amor Viviente and the Korean Vision Church (who share our space)\, take a tour of the new building\, enjoy musical performances\, sample food from both our Mennonite heritage and our multicultural present…\nCraft activities for kids\, face-painting\, piñata\, yard games\, and more! \nhttps://www.houstonmennonite.org/grand-opening
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/houston-mennonite-church-grand-opening/
LOCATION:Houston Mennonite Church\, 1231 Wirt Rd.\, Houston\, TX\, 77055\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Houston Mennonite Church 1231 Wirt Rd. Houston TX 77055 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1231 Wirt Rd.:geo:-95.485694,29.791019
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180428T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180428T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193321
CREATED:20180417T130948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180417T130948Z
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SUMMARY:The Living Library
DESCRIPTION:“Living Books” are members of the community who have volunteered their time and their personal experiences as representatives of different segments of society. One of the great features of the Living Library and checking out a Living Book is that there are no such things as stupid questions. Books have been prepared and made themselves available to you to be able to dig deep and find out what you always wanted to know about the book topic. They are familiar with the topics they represent and are available to discuss that topic with “Readers.”
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/the-living-library/
LOCATION:Jungman Library\, 5830 Westheimer\, Houston\, 77057
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Healing of Racism":MAILTO:cfhr1@juno.com
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Jungman Library 5830 Westheimer Houston 77057;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5830 Westheimer:geo:-95.4812985,29.7384812
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180426T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180426T220000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193321
CREATED:20180423T004412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180423T004641Z
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SUMMARY:2018 Brew at the Zoo
DESCRIPTION:Brew at the Zoo highlights some of the best beers from Texas and surrounding areas. As you sip\, you can stroll through parts of the Houston Zoo and check out some of your favorite animals. See special presentations with our elephants\, jaguars\, sea lions\, and more. Step into Kipp Aquarium\, Carruth Natural Encounters\, and the Reptile & Amphibian House for Meet the Keeper Talks Presented by Phillips 66. \nMusic and entertainment will delight you as you sample a variety of refreshing beers. Additional beer sample passports will be available for purchase during the night. Plus\, enjoy live music by local artists and participate in our special animal-themed Trivia Gone Wild for a chance to win exclusive Zoo prizes! Pub-style grub will also be available for purchase throughout the event. \nAt Brew at the Zoo\, we are proud to offer local beers and support our local breweries. The Houston Zoo also helps save local species\, like the Houston toad and Attwater’s prairie chicken\, in the wild. The Zoo manages captive breeding programs for both the Houston toad and Attwater’s prairie chicken\, and releases the animals into the wild to help increase populations. Simply by attending Brew at the Zoo\, you\, too\, help save local species in the wild! \nAdditional Details\n\nBrew at the Zoo is an adults-only event. Guests must be 21 and up. No babies or children are allowed.\nGuests without a valid photo ID will not be permitted to enter.\nSmoking is not permitted at the Zoo.\nParking is available at the Zoo’s main entrance.\nBrew at the Zoo will be held rain or shine.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/2018-brew-at-the-zoo/
LOCATION:Houston Zoo\, 6200 Hermann Park Drive\, Houston\, 77030
CATEGORIES:Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180422T180000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193321
CREATED:20180314T142025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180314T142025Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Houston
DESCRIPTION:Please mark your calendars for Earth Day Houston on Sunday\, April 22\, 2018\, from noon to 6 pm at Discovery Green park! Hosted in partnership with the Citizens’ Environmental Coalition\, Discovery Green’s citywide Earth Day celebration–presented by Green Mountain Energy–is designed to inspire\, educate\, and encourage action. The event features displays\, exhibits and booths on topics ranging from alternative energy to recycling methods\, a foodie farmers market\, Canned Acoustica\, recycling\, and more. \nThe Citizens’ Environmental Coalition is currently accepting applications for exhibitors for the Earth Day festival and nominations for speakers for Earth Talks on the big stage. If you are interested in being a sponsor or corporate volunteering\, please email earthday@cechouston.org.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/earth-day-houston/
LOCATION:Discovery Green\, 1500 McKinney\, Houston\, 77002
CATEGORIES:Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Citizens' Environmental Coalition":MAILTO:rachel@cechouston.org
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Discovery Green 1500 McKinney Houston 77002;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1500 McKinney:geo:-95.3605381,29.7541503
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180429
DTSTAMP:20260505T193321
CREATED:20180331T215756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180331T215756Z
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SUMMARY:Houston's Annual Compassion Week 2018
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a week of compassionate action and education to celebrate and cultivate Houston’s compassionate culture! \nPlease go to http://compassionatehouston.org/cw2018/ for more info.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/houstons-annual-compassion-week-2018/
LOCATION:Live Oak Friends Meeting House\, 1318 W. 26th\, Houston\, TX\, 77008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compassionate Houston":MAILTO:compassionatehouston@gmail.com
GEO:29.809315;-95.423516
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Live Oak Friends Meeting House 1318 W. 26th Houston TX 77008 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1318 W. 26th:geo:-95.423516,29.809315
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180421T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180421T180000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193321
CREATED:20180410T134000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180410T134000Z
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SUMMARY:Indivisible Houston Resistance Carnival
DESCRIPTION:Come out and join us for the first ever Resistance Carnival. Get ready for Games\, Crazy Contests\, Photo Booths and our Exclusive Dunk An Activist Tank.  \nGet to know your fellow resistance fighters better and spend a fun family friendly afternoon getting recharged.  \nSee you under the big top!!!!
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/indivisible-houston-resistance-carnival/
LOCATION:Dan Electros Guitar Bar\, 1031 E 24th St\, Houston\, 77009
CATEGORIES:Social
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GEO:29.808525;-95.3857346
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dan Electros Guitar Bar 1031 E 24th St Houston 77009;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1031 E 24th St:geo:-95.3857346,29.808525
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180405T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180405T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193321
CREATED:20180327T130019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180327T130019Z
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SUMMARY:United We Dream - Community Gathering
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, April 5th\, United We Dream – Houston will be hosting a community gathering. We will be discussing important issues such as DREAM\, SB4\, Coming Elections and the launch of the new Houston Hotline. Please do not miss out on these important conversations now more than ever we need to unite and fight back to stop the deportation and separations of families. \nHola gente hermosa no se les olvide que este Jueves tenemos junta Comunitaria donde estaremos discutiendo sobre temas importantes como lo que esta pasando con el DREAM ACT\, la ley SB4 y las proximas elecciones asi como el lanzamiento de la nueva linea de ayuda para la comunidad imigrante. Por favor no falten ahora mas que nunca tenemos que unirnos y pelear para parar la deportacion y seperacion de familias.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/united-we-dream-community-gathering/
LOCATION:United We Dream – Houston\, 1900 Kane St\, Rm 116\, Houston\, 77007
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180331T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180331T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193321
CREATED:20180306T141508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180317T194837Z
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SUMMARY:Cesar Chavez Day 2018 March\, Rally\, and Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:The Coalition for the Cesar Chavez march invites community members to join us & take part as we march in peace & power in honor of one of our greatest champions of workers rights & economic justice\, Cesar Chavez. \nMarch 31 is the birthday of Cesar Chavez\, one of the most important labor activists in the second half of the twentieth century. A march\, rally\, and film screening will be held to honor him in Houston on Saturday\, March 31. Participants will assemble in the Sellers Brothers parking lot at 601 N. Cesar Chavez Blvd. at 11 am.Then\, at 11:30 am\, we will march in the street to Hidalgo Park\, 7000 Avenue Q\, for a rally featuring Danza Azteca Taxcayolotl\, speakers\, poets\, music\, and more. At 4:30 pm\, “Cesar’s Last Fast\,” will be shown at Solidarity Houston\, 6733 Harrisburg Blvd.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/cesar-chavez-day-2018-march/
LOCATION:601 N Cesar Chavez Blvd\, 601 N Cesar Chavez Blvd\, Houston\, 77011
CATEGORIES:Social
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=601 N Cesar Chavez Blvd 601 N Cesar Chavez Blvd Houston 77011;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=601 N Cesar Chavez Blvd:geo:-95.307502,29.741605
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180328T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180328T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193321
CREATED:20180317T215033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180317T215238Z
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SUMMARY:Interfaith Ministries Impluse Young Professionals Program Launch
DESCRIPTION:IMpulse is Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston’s new young leaders and professionals group. Our first program is coming up and I wanted to make sure you knew about it and had the opportunity to attend. \nIt is on March 28 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Interfaith Ministries\, 3303 Main Street\, Houston\, TX 77002.  Our speaker is Dr. Stephen Klineberg\, who is the Founding Director\, Kinder Institute for Urban Research. For those of you who have heard him speak\, you know he is an amazing speaker and his information on Houston’s demographics\, trends\, challenges and opportunities is fascinating and informative. For those of you have not heard him speak\, here is your chance! \n  \nRSVP HERE to attend the IMpulse kick-off on March 28.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/interfaith-ministries-impluse-young-professionals-program-launch/
LOCATION:Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston\, 3303 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
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GEO:29.7403618;-95.3776447
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston 3303 Main Street Houston TX 77002 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3303 Main Street:geo:-95.3776447,29.7403618
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171125T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171125T133000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193321
CREATED:20171111T044846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171113T152304Z
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SUMMARY:Meet Your Muslim Neighbors
DESCRIPTION:Your Muslim American neighbors would be honored if you\, your family and friends would join us at the Hilton Hotel. We have made special arrangements for you and your guests to enjoy a complimentary luncheon followed by an engaging presentation and Q & A session about Islam and Muslims. It is our sincere hope that we will be able to build alliances\, strengthen communities and create lasting friendship. \nThis special program is part of an annual convention and you will have exclusive free access to attend any of the sessions that might interest you\, tour the bazaar and witness the Muslim Prayer. \nDate: Saturday November 25\, 2017 (11:00AM – 1:30PM) \nVenue: \nHilton Americas (Downtown Houston) – Free Admission and Free Hotel Garage Parking \n1600 Lamar St\, Houston\, TX 77010 \n(Level 2-Ballroom of the Americas “F”) \nAgenda: \n\n11:00 AM – 12:15 PM: Welcome\, Lunch\, Henna Design\, Face Painting\, Islamic Arts Exhibition\n12:15 PM – 1:30 PM: Short Presentation\, Myths vs Facts\, Islam & Muslims\, Q&A and Final Remarks\n1:30 PM and onwards: Optional – Guests are welcome to witness Muslim Prayer/Tour the Bazaar/Attend a Convention Session\n\n  \nPlease RSVP at gainpeace.eventbrite.com or email outreach@icnahouston.org or call 1-844-888-4262 (Ext 1). \nYour Muslim American neighbors are looking forward to meeting you. \nI have also attached flyers of this event and please feel free to share them. \nNote: Please arrive early so that you can find convenient parking and give yourself enough time to get to the ballroom. \nSincerely\, \nSultan Salahuddin \nEvent Coordinator \nsultan@icnahouston.org \n832-725-8572 \nwww.ICNAHouston.org
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/meet-muslim-neighobors/
LOCATION:Hilton Americas\, 1600 Lamar St\, Houston\, TX\, 77010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
GEO:29.7514959;-95.360644
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171124T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193322
CREATED:20171021T125134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171023T141208Z
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SUMMARY:Quaker Barter Fair
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity to trade objects and services without using common currency and to support “Buy Nothing Day\,” a national effort to provide alternatives to the media driven consumerism of “Black Friday.”  This also offers the community an opportunity to share in the Quaker testimonies of simplicity\, stewardship\, and community by creating a space to practice thinking together in a new way about how we place value on objects and services within our community. \nWe will also share a meal of left-overs from Thanksgiving feasts\, so all attendees are invited to bring left overs to share. \nTo get involved\, just come.  Bring a table\, shelf\, rug or blanket to display your goods or a sign that describes your service(s).  Bring some food to share\, if you wish.  CHILDREN ARE WELCOME!  Children are often the best models of how this can work.  They have the ability to add value to an item by describing potential uses\, and the creativity to negotiate three-way trades. \nThere will be a designated area for “free” items that you are willing to give to whomever wants them.  Visitors may then use such items to barter and trade with if they wish. At the end of the day\, whatever is left on the free table will be donated to the women’s center. \nNo money will be exchanged for services or goods.  The purpose of this event is to challenge those who choose to participate to NOT SHOP or BUY anything on this day after Thanksgiving.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/quaker-barter-fair/
LOCATION:Live Oak Friends Meeting House\, 1318 W. 26th\, Houston\, TX\, 77008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lidney Molnari":MAILTO:lidneymolnari@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171022T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193322
CREATED:20170914T001024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170925T051617Z
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SUMMARY:Alternatives To Violence Project Basic Workshop
DESCRIPTION:AVP Basic Workshop\nThe Alternaves to Violence Project\nOcotober 20 -22 \n\nAVP is dedicated to reducing violence: on the streets\, at work\, in schools\, in homes\, and in relationships everywhere\nAVP provides tools for creative\, nonviolent resolution to conflicts used by peace workers such as Mohandas Gandhi\, Martin Luther King\, Jr.\, Jesus of Nazareth\, and many others\n\nThe Basic AVP Workshop is fun and empowers personal growth—an interactive\, intensive\,\n2½-day experience that hones interpersonal conflict-resolution skills. Experiential exercises\, small groups\, and one-to-one interactions build community and trust around the themes of:\nAffirmation & Self Esteem\nCommunication & Cooperation\nCreative Conflict Resolution\nMission Statement: AVP is an all-volunteer organization offering experiential workshops that empower individuals to liberate themselves and others from the burden of violence. Our fundamental belief is that there is a “power for peace” in everyone\, and that this power works through individuals who are open to it to transform violence to nonviolence. AVP builds on a spiritual base of respect and caring for self and others.\nWorkshop Schedule\nFriday Oct. 20 7 PM – 10 PM\nSaturday Oct. 21 9 AM – 6 PM\nSunday\, Oct. 22 10 AM – 4 PM\nRegistration Fee: $75.00. There is a sliding scale based on participants’ ability to pay. The fee includes light meals (lunches on Saturday & Sunday). There will be optional vegetarian dishes\, and please let us know if you have any special dietary requirements.\nPlease register now. The workshop is limited to 16 participants.\nTo hold your spot we ask for a deposit of $25.00. Checks to AVP Texas\, please.\nThe registrar is Kevin King. Kindly call (7one3) 2 oh 6 8 oh 72 or email kcking99 at gmail dot com\nAccommodations: If you are coming from a distance\, we can arrange for hospitality in the home of a member of the Live Oak Friends Meeting\, Houston.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/alternatives-violence-project-basic-workshop-2/
LOCATION:TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="AVP Texas":MAILTO:kcking99@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170924T180000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193322
CREATED:20170725T144137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170731T125714Z
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SUMMARY:Houston Anarchist Book Fair
DESCRIPTION:Announcing the 2017 Houston Anarchist Bookfair! On Sunday September 24\, 2017\, Houston Anarchist Black Cross will host a one-day convergence to network\, grow\, and celebrate anarchist and anti-authoritarian projects in Texas and the surrounding region. Join us for books\, workshops\, and discussion to celebrate and expand our southern radical communities of resistance! \nWe welcome proposals for workshops\, panels\, film screenings and the like\, and especially encourage people from Texas\, neighboring states\, and the south and southwest/la frontera generally to submit proposals. Proposals are due August 1 and can be submitted on the form at http://www.houstonanarchistbookfair2017.wordpress.com \nWe will also have opportunities for publishers\, distros\, bookstores and others to table. If you’d like to volunteer\, get in touch with us at htxanarchistbookfair2017@gmail.com and tell us a little bit about yourself and what aspect you’re interested in helping with. \nThe event is free\, with no registration required. We are committed to making this a safe\, welcoming space for all people who are genuinely interested in the Anarchist Bookfair\, including gender diverse folks\, people with disabilities\, parents\, children\, femmes\, women and people of color. If you experience harassment\, abuse\, assault\, or any other kind of violation during the book fair\, or if someone who has engaged in such behavior in the past is adversely affecting your participation at the book fair\, or if you need support for any other reason\, please do reach out to us at htxanarchistbookfair2017@gmail.com. \nFAQ \nQ: Can I participate if I am not an anarchist?  \nA: Absolutely! Whether you are a communist or other type of radical looking to network with like-minded people\, or simply curious to learn more about anarchism and radical projects going on in Houston and the region\, we want to welcome everyone who is genuine in their interest in the bookfair. On the other hand\, fascists\, cops\, trolls\, and others who only wish to subvert the purpose of the book fair are most decidedly not welcome. \nQ: What is anarchism anyway? \nA: We’re sure that every anarchist at the bookfair would offer a different\, and at times divergent\, definition of anarchism. But here’s one quick definition! \nAnarchism is a set of revolutionary political ideas which seek a fundamental transformation of society toward expansive visions of individual and social freedom. Within this is a comprehensive critique and rejection of all forms of hierarchy and structured relationships of domination–including the State\, capitalism\, white supremacy\, patriarchy and hetero-sexism–as well as visions of a free society built on human freedom\, equality\, solidarity\, and mutual aid. \nQ: Why a book fair?  \nA: Anarchists around the world have long organized bookfairs as spaces to gather\, share ideas\, and network. In the age of e-readers and digital\, online organizing\, the idea of a bookfair may sound anachronistic. But we believe that much of the power that our political movements have and can build grows out of the relationships we have with one another–as individuals\, organizations\, and communities. And when it comes to building relationships\, there is really no substitute for face to face interaction\, sharing space\, and learning and working together. We hope to facilitate that with the workshops\, presentations\, and discussions that are being planned\, and the space that we create. There will also certainly be plenty of books\, pamphlets\, t-shirts\, and stickers available! As the late Texas-born anarchist Lucy Parsons said\, “Anarchists know that a long period of education must precede any great fundamental change in society\, hence they do not believe in vote begging\, nor political campaigns\, but rather in the development of self-thinking individuals.” \nQ: Why now? \nA: The United States has long been a terrifying landscape for many across the world–a white-supremacist\, settler-colonialist\, capitalist\, hetero-patriarchy. The rise of the Trump regime and the grassroots fascist right has stripped away much of the old window dressing and intensified the myriad attacks on people of color\, women\, poor people\, queer and trans people\, Muslims and Jews\, migrants\, and others. Millions want to begin fighting back or redouble their efforts. \nThose who are newer to the resistance might be looking to get plugged in\, learn new skills\, and sharpen their analysis. Those who have been in the game for a minute might be looking to find new inspiration\, new camaraderie\, new creativity\, and fresh perspective. All of us are looking for ways to move forward together in dark times. Our gatherings are more important now than ever. \nQ: Why Houston? \nA: Texas\, and especially Houston\, has a well-earned reputation for being the epicenter of the U.S. petrochemical industry\, the locus of reactionary political movements that were laughed at until they came to power\, and the home state of several war criminal presidents. Usually thought of as backward or irredeemable rather than hip\, radical\, or enlightened\, the whole region is often overlooked by much of the U.S. left that is concentrated on either coast. \nBut there is–and always has been–resistance here too: from the Black soldiers at Fort Logan who went to war against the police and Jim Crowe in 1917\, to the neighborhood that rebelled in 1977 when the cops who murdered Joe Campos Torres got off with a $1 fine; from hosting the first National Chicana Conference in 1971\, to hosting the National Women’s Conference (and the radical feminist protests outside of it!) in 1977; from direct actions against war profiteer Halliburton and logging company Maxxam in 2004-05 to resistance to the Tar Sands blockade against the Keystone XL pipeline a couple years ago; from the 2003 Radical Encuentro Camp to the 2011 Houston Anarchist Bookfair. Resistance in the belly of the beast has always been strong! \nTrue\, Houston has never had as large of a radical community as some places\, nor as many resources. But we’ve always forged ahead with the utmost spirit\, creativity\, and tenacity. In this tradition\, we are proud to welcome anarchists and other radicals from across the region to the 2017 Houston Anarchist Bookfair!
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/houston-anarchist-book-fair/
LOCATION:MECA\, 1900 Kane St.\, Houston\, 77007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Foreign & Military Policy,Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Presentation or Lecture,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Anarchist Black Cross":MAILTO:houston_abc@riseup.net
GEO:29.7658867;-95.3777937
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=MECA 1900 Kane St. Houston 77007 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1900 Kane St.:geo:-95.3777937,29.7658867
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170912T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170912T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193322
CREATED:20170913T163556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170913T163556Z
UID:10000274-1505203200-1505235600@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Repair Cafe
DESCRIPTION:What is a Repair Cafe?\nOur society revolves around consumption. Personal consumption of durable goods add up to 8% of GDP\, and non-durable goods add up to 15%\, totaling about $4 trillion dollars annually in the USA! The more we buy\, the more we throw away\, often during the first year! And… most people no longer know how to repair things. \nA Repair Cafe celebrates fixing through a fun\, collaborative\, hands-on\, fix-n-learn\, community-based discovery and disassembly. People bring us their broken\, non-functioning things — small electronics and appliances\, toys\, bicycles\, clothing\, jewelry\, etc.– for assessment\, disassembly\, and — hopefully — repair. \nShare your ideas — Give your stuff a longer life — Fixing is good — Make it a way of life!
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/repair-cafe/
LOCATION:TXRX Labs\, 6501 Navigation Blvd\, Houston\, TX\, 77011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Transition Houston":MAILTO:info@transitionhouston.org
GEO:29.7507488;-95.340463
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=TXRX Labs 6501 Navigation Blvd Houston TX 77011 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6501 Navigation Blvd:geo:-95.340463,29.7507488
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170907T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170907T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193322
CREATED:20170910T191436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170910T191436Z
UID:10000271-1504771200-1504803600@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Progressive Movie Night
DESCRIPTION:Join the Houston Communist Party for our monthly Progressive Movie Night! This month our feature film will be Sergei Eisenstein’s classic\, “Battleship Potemkin”. \nWhen they are fed rancid meat\, the sailors on the Potemkin revolt against their harsh conditions. Led by Vakulinchuk (Aleksandr Antonov)\, the sailors kill the officers of the ship to gain their freedom. Vakulinchuk is also killed\, and the people of Odessa honor him as a symbol of revolution. Tsarist soldiers arrive and massacre the civilians to quell the uprising. A squadron of ships is sent to overthrow the Potemkin\, but the ships side with the revolt and refuse to attack. \nJoin us for this fantastic film! Refreshments will be provided… feel free to bring some to share. As always\, this event is free of charge. Plenty of parking – if you need transportation\, let us know. BYOB!
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/progressive-movie-night/
CATEGORIES:Social,Video Showing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Communist Party":MAILTO:jamessamuelmarrs@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170819T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170819T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193322
CREATED:20170404T121227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170917T014121Z
UID:10000190-1503133200-1503144000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Don Green Nature Park Workday
DESCRIPTION:The Don Greene Nature Park is a one acre new Harris County neighborhood pocket park left to the county and dedicated in honor of Don Greene’s memory. \nEvery third Saturday mark your calendars and join us for a work day that will include planting trees and starting a pocket prairie. We start at 9am and coffee will be provided. Bring a light breakfast snack to share. Bring a wheelbarrow\, if you have one\, garden gloves and shovel!
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/don-green-nature-park-workday/2017-08-19/
LOCATION:Don Greene Nature Park\, 6009 Cypress St\, Houston\, 77074\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Transition Houston":MAILTO:info@transitionhouston.org
GEO:29.6893859;-95.4977899
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Don Greene Nature Park 6009 Cypress St Houston 77074 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6009 Cypress St:geo:-95.4977899,29.6893859
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170813T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170813T183000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193322
CREATED:20170611T232936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170612T223220Z
UID:10000223-1502636400-1502649000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:On The Beach (1959 Movie)
DESCRIPTION:On the Beach is a 1959 American post-apocalyptic science fiction drama film from United Artists\, produced and directed by Stanley Kramer\, that stars Gregory Peck\, Ava Gardner\, Fred Astaire and Anthony Perkins.[2] This black-and-white film is based on Nevil Shute‘s 1957 novel of the same name depicting the aftermath of a nuclear war.[3] Unlike the novel\, no blame is placed on whoever started the war; it is hinted in the film that the threat of annihilation may have arisen from an accident or misjudgment. \nIn early 1964\, in the months following World War III\, the conflict has devastated the Northern Hemisphere\, polluting the atmosphere with nuclear fallout\, killing all life there. Air currents are slowly carrying the fallout south; the only areas still habitable are in the far reaches of the Southern Hemisphere. \nFrom Australia\, survivors detect an incomprehensible Morse code signal coming from the West Coast of the United States. The last American nuclear submarine\, USS Sawfish\, under Royal Australian Navy command\, is ordered to sail north to the United States to attempt to make contact with the sender of the Morse signal. The submarine is commanded by Captain Dwight Towers (Gregory Peck)\, who must leave his new friend\, the alcoholic Moira Davidson (Ava Gardner). \nThe Australian government arranges for its citizens to receive suicide pills or prepared injections so they may end things quickly before there is prolonged suffering from radiation sickness. An Australian naval officer\, Peter Holmes (Anthony Perkins) and his wife\, Mary\, who is in denial about the impending disaster\, have a baby daughter. Assigned to travel with the American sub for several weeks\, Peter tries to explain to Mary how to euthanize their baby and then kill herself in case he is not yet home when the end comes; Mary reacts very emotionally to the prospect of killing her daughter and herself. \nOne scientist’s theory is that the radiation level near the Arctic Ocean could be lower than that found in the mid-Northern Hemisphere\, which might indicate the radiation could disperse before reaching the Southern Hemisphere. The theory is to be explored along with the submarine’s main mission. After sailing to Point Barrow\, Alaska\, they determine that radiation levels are\, on the contrary\, intensifying. \nThis is a long film and will be shown in two parts with a meal between \nPart I  3 pm – 4:15 PM \nMeal Break 4;15- 5:15 \nPart II  5:15-6:30
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/beach-1959-movie/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters of Houston Spirituality Center Meeting Room\, Dominican Sisters of Houston\, 6501 Almeda Rd\, Houston\, TX\, 77021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Foreign & Military Policy,Peace Education for Children & Families,Social,Video Showing
ORGANIZER;CN="Joe Marcinkowski":MAILTO:Joe@metroretrofurniture.com
GEO:29.7072291;-95.3832631
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dominican Sisters of Houston Spirituality Center Meeting Room Dominican Sisters of Houston 6501 Almeda Rd Houston TX 77021 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Dominican Sisters of Houston\, 6501 Almeda Rd:geo:-95.3832631,29.7072291
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170812T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170812T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193322
CREATED:20170626T001008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T001030Z
UID:10000233-1502542800-1502550000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:ON THE FRINGE BOOK CLUB MEETING
DESCRIPTION:ON THE FRINGE Book Club \nOn the Fringe was created as a response to the current political climate. \nOn the Fringe is a social gathering that happens every other month focused on discussing books and related content pertaining to social justice\, humanitarian crises\, and other issues that remain “on the fringe” of the concerns of mainstream society. \nOur fourth meeting will focus on the topic of Immigration. \nWe will be discussing The Good Immigrant edited by Nikesh Shukla. \nPlease bring an appetizer or beverage to share! Also\, feel free to share this information with those you think would have an interest in the topic. \nRSVP for location by sending an email to onthefringebookclub@gmail.com \n**In collaboration with the Houston Peace and Justice Center (HPJC) \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/fringe-book-club-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Good-Immigrant.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Peace &amp%3B Justice Center":MAILTO:info@hpjc.org
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