BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Houston Peace & Justice Center - ECPv6.17.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Houston Peace & Justice Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://hpjc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Houston Peace & Justice Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20160313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20161106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20170312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20171105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20180311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20181104T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170611T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170611T190000 DTSTAMP:20170529T164325Z CREATED:20170522T215939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170529T164325Z UID:10000212-1497196800-1497207600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:"If a Tree Falls" Film Screening and Vegan Tamale Sale DESCRIPTION:June 11 is the International Day of Solidarity with Marius Mason and All Long-Term Anarchist Prisoners! We will be screening If A Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front (2011)\, writing letters and cards of support to anarchist political prisoners\, and selling vegan tamales at a sliding scale to raise money for Marius!\n \nIf A Tree Falls tells the remarkable story of one cell of the Earth Liberation Front\, by focusing on the transformation\nand radicalization of one of its members\, Daniel McGowan. Part coming-of-age tale\, part cops-and-robbers thriller\, the film interweaves a verite chronicle of Daniel on house arrest as he faces life in prison\, with a dramatic recounting of the events that led to his involvement with the group. And along the way it asks hard questions about environmentalism\, activism\, and the way we define terrorism. \nChildren are very welcome and Solidarity Houston has a children’s corner with books\, crafts\, and games. \nSolidarity Houston is wheelchair accessible space through the front entrance\, and has one gender neutral wheelchair accessible bathroom (does not have an accessibility bar). The space is not currently scent free. Service animals always welcome\, non-human animal companions are welcome as well. If you have any other accessibility needs or questions\, please email us at houston_abc@riseup.net! \nParking is in the back of the space\, along the train tracks. We recommend you don’t park in the Mi Charro lot\, as they are known to tow people\, but if you need an accessible space to park make sure you don’t park in a marked spot. Bikes can come into the space. The new green line of the metro rail has a stop right in front of the space\, for those using public transportation. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/tree-falls-film-screening-vegan-tamale-sale/ LOCATION:Solidarity Houston\, 6733 Harrisburg Blvd\, Houston\, TX\, 77011\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Fundraiser,Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Social ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Anarchist Black Cross":MAILTO:houston_abc@riseup.net GEO:29.7375208;-95.3072927 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Solidarity Houston 6733 Harrisburg Blvd Houston TX 77011 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6733 Harrisburg Blvd:geo:-95.3072927,29.7375208 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170610T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170610T153000 DTSTAMP:20170529T163910Z CREATED:20170529T163910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170529T163910Z UID:10000217-1497103200-1497108600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Radical Coffee Hour: Let's End Militarism DESCRIPTION:Campaign Nonviolence-Houston wants to meet with young radicals who are interested in abolishing war\, ending militarism at home & abroad\, transforming weapons into tools\, and building a new world!\nJOIN US as we share a cup of coffee\, share our stories\, and envision a world free from militarism\, war\, weapons\, and the epidemic of social/global violence. \nThe “Coffee Hour” starts at 2 and goes on until 3 HOWEVER we are hoping that this event will stir people up so as to continue this conversation further. Therefore\, if we want we can continue the conversation at a restaurant\, someone’s home\, or hopefully make this a regular monthly gathering. \nFor more information contact our Regional Organizer/Founder\, Jerry via cnvhouston1@gmail.com \nATTENTION: THIS IS A FREE EVENT…but pls bring about $5 in cash to donate to Solidarity Houston for allowing us to use their wonderfully radical and inclusive space. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/radical-coffee-hour-lets-end-militarism/ LOCATION:Solidarity Houston\, 6733 Harrisburg Blvd\, Houston\, TX\, 77011\, United States CATEGORIES:Foreign & Military Policy ORGANIZER;CN="Jerry Maynard":MAILTO:cnvhouston1@gmail.com GEO:29.7375208;-95.3072927 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Solidarity Houston 6733 Harrisburg Blvd Houston TX 77011 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6733 Harrisburg Blvd:geo:-95.3072927,29.7375208 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170610T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170610T170000 DTSTAMP:20170611T232917Z CREATED:20170611T232917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170611T232917Z UID:10000221-1497081600-1497114000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Russia Observations Fake News DESCRIPTION:Natalie M Smith visited Crimea\, Moscow and St. Petersburg\, Russia\, as a delegate of the Center for Citizen Initiatives in May 2017. She has a Ph.D. in Russian literature and linguistics from the University of Texas at Austin and has traveled in the Russian Federation since 1995. CCI\, the largest citizen diplomacy organization between the two nations\, determined this year to carry out a first-ever “information-gathering” delegation of American citizen investigators who would travel to major Russian cities to learn what is happening in Russia – since many allegations are made in US mainstream media and few know whether it is truth or misinformation. \nIn Moscow\, CCI delegates met with Mikhail Gorbachev\, ballistics expert Vladimir Kozin\, foreign policy expert Andrei Kortunov\, journalist Dmitri Babich and TV celebrity Vladimir Pozner to discuss areas of US and Russian concern. \nIn Yalta\, Simferopol and Sevastopol city officials\, school children\, Simferopol’s Rotary Club\, university students\, journalists and many others gave perspectives on Crimea’s 2014 referendum and Western sanctions\, extended by the EU to 2018. \nIn St.Petersburg entrepreneurs\, opposition politicians\, and educators shared their hopes for more cooperative work in the future. \nSharon Tennison’s website further describes her work: \nhttps://ccisf.org/ \n  URL:https://hpjc.org/event/russia-observations-fake-news/ LOCATION:Bay Area UU Church\, 17503 El Camino Real \, Houston\, TX\, 77058\, United States CATEGORIES:Foreign & Military Policy,Presentation or Lecture GEO:29.5522601;-95.1109768 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bay Area UU Church 17503 El Camino Real Houston TX 77058 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=17503 El Camino Real:geo:-95.1109768,29.5522601 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170607T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170607T210000 DTSTAMP:20170529T023016Z CREATED:20170529T023016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170529T023016Z UID:10000214-1496862000-1496869200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:A Tilted Guide to Being A Defendant: Book Presentation and Community Discussion DESCRIPTION:From Black Lives Matter to Standing Rock to the resistance against the Trump regime\, thousands of people across the country have faced arrest and prosecution in recent years for their political actions and activity. They find the legal system confusing\, alienating\, and isolating\, and the government is often successful at using criminal charges to disrupt\, destroy\, and neutralize radical and revolutionary struggles for liberation. \nJoin us for this presentation and discussion from the Tilted Scales Collective (tiltedscalescollective.org) to talk about how to leverage your goals and values–personal\, political\, and legal–in your court battle\, and how to leverage your court case to strengthen our revolutionary struggles for liberation. By thinking and acting strategically and being in solidarity with each other\, we can turn these terrible situations in movement-building ones! \nThe event is based on the ideas in the recent book A TILTED GUIDE TO BEING A DEFENDANT\, which draws on the wisdom of dozens of people who have weathered the challenges of trials and incarceration\, including many former and current political prisoners/prisoners of war. This event is part of a nationwide tour aiming to help strengthen our movements on all fronts and take away the power of criminal charges. The book will be available for sale at a dicount at the event! \nChildren are very welcome and Solidarity Houston has a children’s corner with books\, crafts\, and games. \nSolidarity Houston is wheelchair accessible space through the front entrance\, and has one gender neutral wheelchair accessible bathroom (does not have an accessibility bar). The space is not currently scent free. Service animals always welcome\, non-human animal companions are welcome as well. If you have any other accessibility needs or questions\, please email us at houston_abc@riseup.net! \nParking is in the back of the space\, along the train tracks. We recommend you don’t park in the Mi Charro lot\, as they are known to tow people\, but if you need an accessible space to park make sure you don’t park in a marked spot. Bikes can come into the space. The new green line of the metro rail has a stop right in front of the space\, for those using public transportation. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/tilted-guide-defendant-book-presentation-community-discussion/ LOCATION:Solidarity Houston\, 6733 Harrisburg Blvd\, Houston\, TX\, 77011\, United States CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Presentation or Lecture,Social ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Anarchist Black Cross":MAILTO:houston_abc@riseup.net GEO:29.7375208;-95.3072927 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Solidarity Houston 6733 Harrisburg Blvd Houston TX 77011 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6733 Harrisburg Blvd:geo:-95.3072927,29.7375208 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170605T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170605T200000 DTSTAMP:20170529T164915Z CREATED:20170529T163623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170529T164915Z UID:10000216-1496687400-1496692800@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Yoga for Meditation DESCRIPTION:Certified Yoga teacher and Zen meditator Kosen Brian Burrell teaches a series of classes exploring the close relationship between yoga postures and sitting meditation. \nThis class will: \n– Heal\, challenge\, and energize the body and mind\n– Promote awareness through breathwork\, stretching\, standing poses and relaxation\n– Support sitting & walking meditation practice \nBrian practiced for several years at the Tassajara Zen Mountain monastery (the largest Zen monastery in the West)\, Green Gulch Farm Zen Center and San Francisco Zen Center. He received Zen lay-ordination at Houston Zen Center. \nBrian is multiply-certified to teach: Forrest Yoga\, Pralaya/Boustany Yoga and Yoga Institute styles of Yoga. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/yoga-for-meditation/ LOCATION:Houston Zen Center\, 1605 Heights Blvd\, Houston\, TX\, 77008\, United States CATEGORIES:Peace Education for Children & Families GEO:29.800366;-95.398354 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Houston Zen Center 1605 Heights Blvd Houston TX 77008 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1605 Heights Blvd:geo:-95.398354,29.800366 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170605T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170609T170000 DTSTAMP:20170529T163058Z CREATED:20170529T163058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170529T163058Z UID:10000215-1496649600-1497027600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Peace Camp Houston DESCRIPTION:FEATURED EVENT:\n\n \nIt’s time to register for the Peace Camp Houston sessions for Summer 2017. \n“One Earth\, One People” is the theme. Crafts\, yoga\, cooperative games\, special guests\, cooking\, and MUSIC\, are among the fun and age-appropriate activities that will help children and teens with skills and understanding for building a more peaceful world. \nWhere and When\nSessions will run Monday through Friday\, 9 am – 3 pm\, with four scheduled sessions starting in June\, and fifth session will likely be scheduled for the last week in July. \nJune 5-9         Houston Mennonite Church\, 1231 Wirt Rd. Houston\, TX 77055\n\nJune 19-23     First Congregational Church\, 10840 Beinhorn Road  Houston\, TX 77024 \nJuly 10-14       Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church\, 1900 Bering Drive\, Houston\, TX 77057\n\nJuly 17-21       Cameron Retreat Center\, 2405 Holcombe Blvd. Houston\, TX 77021\n​ \nFEES AND REGISTRATIONS\nRegistration fees are $185 per session for children grade levels PreK-5 (this spring 2017) and $50 for teens who will assist as Junior Counselors\, participate in their own activities\, and receive service hours. \nDon’t let the cost be an obstacle.  Limited scholarships and reduced fees are available.   See registration form at: PEACE CAMP REGISTRATION \nLearn more about PEACE CAMP HOUSTON\, the official website. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/peace-camp-houston/ LOCATION:Houston Mennonite Church\, 1231 Wirt Rd.\, Houston\, TX\, 77055\, United States CATEGORIES:Peace Education for Children & Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/post-card-design.jpg GEO:29.791019;-95.485694 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170525T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170525T210000 DTSTAMP:20170417T125403Z CREATED:20170410T182046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170417T125403Z UID:10000193-1495738800-1495746000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Meet filmmaker Regis Tremblay 11:59:30-Thirty Seconds to Midnight DESCRIPTION:Reception with  Regis Tremblay \nMy new documentary\, Thirty Seconds to Midnight\, is ready and we will show it in Houston\, TX \nThis has been a very long\, three year project that began with my first feature documentary\, The Ghosts of Jeju. It was then that I realized the U.S. plan for full spectrum dominance of the planet. My research and interest since then has focused on the trajectory of Manifest Destiny since the white\, European explorers came to the Americas in the 15th Century. Blessed by the Pope of Rome\, the Doctrine of Discovery gave the illegal immigrants from Europe the right to the land and its resources and permission to kill all of the savages that inhabited those lands. From that time on\, these white\, European\, illegal immigrants\, and later the newly formed United States of America\, continued to massacre millions of Native Americans. Those that were not killed either died of disease\, starvation or were herded onto reservations where they lived in squalor. As the film makes clear\, violence and killing have been part of the American narrative from the very beginning. \nThe United States of America was built on slavery and later the commodification of labor. Eventually\, the Doctrine of Discovery and Manifest Destiny were applied to the entire world. Since 1798\, the United States has invaded more than 500 countries and murdered tens of millions of innocent people\, stealing their resources and destroying entire civilizations. Just since WWII\, the United States has planned and orchestrated coups\, assassinations\, regime changes\, color revolutions\, drone killings\, and murdered more than 20 million innocent men\, women and children. And the slaughter continues today in Afghanistan\, Pakistan\, Iraq\, Libya\, Syria\, Yemen\, Somalia and throughout Africa and South America. \nWith the dropping of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki\, America ushered in a new era in human history that has all life on earth on the brink of extinction\, and this is the theme of Thirty Seconds to Midnight. There are only three threats to life on the planet\, and only three. They are\, a nuclear holocaust\, nuclear power that is not safe\, and climate change. As Dr. Helen Caldicott says in the film\, “We are like lemmings walking towards the cliff and worrying about things that don’t matter.” \nSince going to Jeju Island\, I have returned to the Pacific to document the presence and effects of U.S. militarism from Hawaii all the way down to the Marshall Islands. In this past year\, I travelled to Germany\, Ukraine and to Russia because not only is America threatening to choke off China with the Pivot to Asia\, but America has also been threatening Russia since the end of the Cold War and the fall of the Soviet Union with thousands of US/NATO troops\, bases and missiles on Russia’s borders. The threat of nuclear war with these two nuclear-armed countries is greater now than during the Cold War. \nAnd so it is\, America’s destiny has all life on the planet on the very brink of extinction. As Dr. Caldicott wonders at the end of the film\, “Are we an evolutionary aberration designed in an evolutionary sense not to survive? I wonder.” URL:https://hpjc.org/event/meet-filmmaker-regis-tremblay-115930-thirty-seconds-midnight/ 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,Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Peace Education for Children & Families,Presentation or Lecture,Social,Video Showing ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Peace &%3B Justice Center":MAILTO:info@hpjc.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170524T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170524T210000 DTSTAMP:20170515T221901Z CREATED:20170515T182038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170515T221901Z UID:10000204-1495650600-1495659600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:The Butterfly Project Action Rally: Help Hope Rise Up DESCRIPTION:Hope isn’t wishful thinking—it’s taking action for a better future. In a world where strife\, uncertainty and hate grab headlines and inspire fear in the hearts of people across the world\, hope is a balm that heals. It’s powerful. It’s critical. Hope is a radical act.\n\n\n\nSmall actions\, done by caring individuals\, can change the world. But where does one start? How can you get involved to make a bigger impact? Join us for The Butterfly Project Action Rally on May 24th and find out how you can be a part of this global movement promoting a more compassionate\, respectful and just society.\n\n\n\nThis event is about sharing stories\, bridging barriers and finding ways to be useful in a rapidly changing world—helping to spread this movement of hope spread to every dark corner hate hides in. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/butterfly-project-action-rally-help-hope-rise/ LOCATION:The Black Sheep Agency\, 611 West 22nd Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77008\, United States CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Peace Education for Children & Families ORGANIZER;CN="The Butterfly Project":MAILTO:Butterflyproject@hmh.org GEO:29.806213;-95.4086609 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Black Sheep Agency 611 West 22nd Street Houston TX 77008 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=611 West 22nd Street:geo:-95.4086609,29.806213 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170523T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170528T120000 DTSTAMP:20170515T221646Z CREATED:20170515T221545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170515T221646Z UID:10000207-1495566000-1495972800@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Houston Zen Retreat DESCRIPTION:Tuesday night 7 pm May 23 – Sunday afternoon May 28. Tenshin Reb Anderson\, Senior Dharma Teacher of San Francisco Zen Center\, and the founder of Houston Zen Center\, leads a 5-day retreat. \nThe Pivotal Activity of All Buddhas \nOur great ancestors have described our sitting meditation — zazen —as the pivotal activity of all Buddhas. This practice is also the pivotal activity of all events. It is our own pivotal activity. \nThis retreat will explore this inconceivably wonderful activity of all Buddhas. Join the retreat to hear the teachings of this wonderful teacher. \nLed by Tenshin Reb Anderson Roshi\nSenior Dharma Teacher of San Francisco Zen Center and Founder of Houston Zen Center \nFive Day Retreat – May 23 – 28\, 2017. A minimum of 35 Participants is necessary to schedule the retreat. If space permits\, Weekend options will be available. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/2537/ LOCATION:Houston Zen Center\, 1605 Heights Blvd\, Houston\, TX\, 77008\, United States CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture GEO:29.800366;-95.398354 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Houston Zen Center 1605 Heights Blvd Houston TX 77008 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1605 Heights Blvd:geo:-95.398354,29.800366 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170523 DTSTAMP:20170405T031353Z CREATED:20170405T031353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170405T031353Z UID:10001346-1495422000-1495497599@hpjc.org SUMMARY:13 Colors of the Honduran Resistance DESCRIPTION:Melissa Cardoza\, an afro-indigenous feminist leader from Honduras\, is coming to Houston on May 22\, together with Honduran singer-songwriter Karla Lara\, as part of a tour of the U.S. promoting the new bilingual Spanish-English edition of Melissa’s book\, 13 colores de la resistencia hondureña / 13 Colors of the Honduran Resistance. \nThe book tells the stories of several women who were involved in the massive movement of resistance that arose after the coup d’état that took place in Honduras in 2009. The coup unleashed conditions of greatly increased corruption and impunity. The violence and harms stemming from this have not diminished to this day. \nAlicia Garza of the Black Lives Matter Network comments: \n<<13 Colors of the Honduran Resistance by Melissa Cardoza is a must read for anyone who wants to learn about the many contours of Honduran feminists fighting for self-determination and dignity. These stories of bravery\, of struggle and pain\, and ultimately of a resilience rooted in a love for freedom will grip your heart. Cardoza is brilliant in storytelling\, and ensures that\, in memory of our sister Berta Cáceres\, feminisms are three dimensional and span multiple experiences—trans\, Black\, elderly\, and more. The lessons contained in these stories offer important reflections for all revolutionaries.>> \nThe book’s English translator\, Matt Ginsberg-Jaeckle writes: \n<> \nAt the event\, Melissa Cardoza and Karla Lara will perform stories from the book using a mixed-media format of storytelling\, acting and song. That will be followed by discussion about the situation in Honduras\, Berta Cáceres\, her legacy and #JusticeforBerta campaign\, and transnational movement-connections. \nBoth were close friends of the late Berta Cáceres\, who was assassinated a year ago\, and led COPINH (http://copinhenglish.blogspot.com/)\, a resistance movement of the indigenous Lenca people of western Honduras that has stopped dams\, mines\, and other destructive “projects of death” as Berta called them. \nRelated links: \nTour info: http://ggjalliance.org/book-tour-2017-13-colors-honduran-resistance \nA poetic and musical presentation by Melissa Cardoza (in Spanish):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruEmqjnZhKE \nPlease come and invite your friends to join in this unique experience! URL:https://hpjc.org/event/13-colors-honduran-resistance/ LOCATION:Dominican Sisters of Houston Spirituality Center Meeting Room\, Dominican Sisters of Houston\, 6501 Almeda Rd\, Houston\, TX\, 77021\, United States CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Foreign & Military Policy,Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Live Performance 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170522T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170522T000000 DTSTAMP:20170522T155450Z CREATED:20170522T155450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170522T155450Z UID:10000211-1495411200-1495411200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:HPJC Executive Committee meeting DESCRIPTION:Executive Committee Meeting \n1-3 pm -Bering Memorial UMC\, 1440 Harold (entrance on Mulberry Street – Fellowship Hall \nAll HPJC members welcome – for more information contact Constance 713-204-4010 URL:https://hpjc.org/event/hpjc-executive-committee-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170521T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170521T140000 DTSTAMP:20170515T220255Z CREATED:20170515T220120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170515T220255Z UID:10000206-1495360800-1495375200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Peace Camp Houston Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Peace Camp Houston is partnering with the East End Market to raise funds to provide more children the opportunity to attend Peace Camp this summer.\nUtilizing music\, arts & crafts\, storytelling\, cooperative games\, yoga\, meditation\, guest speakers and more\, our goals are to:\n-Teach concepts of peace\, justice and equality\n-Encourage the development of self esteem and critical thinking skills\n-Encourage respect and stewardship of the environment and our “One Earth”\n-Introduce concepts of peaceful conflict management and alternatives to competition and violence\n-Provide children of diverse backgrounds the opportunity and skill set to create and develop meaningful relationships with friends\, family and community \nBring the whole family to enjoy arts and crafts activities\, storytime\, cooperative games\, face painting and more to raise funds for Peace Camp Houston Kids! Plus\, the regular Sunday East End Market which offfers local food\, art and farmers market! \nATTN: VENDORS\nIf you are interested in vending at this event\, please email Debbie Girtman at five_bgs@yahoo.com or text your info to 832-633-3364 and we will contact you with details. \nThank you in advance for your participation! URL:https://hpjc.org/event/peace-camp-houston-fundraiser/ LOCATION:East End Street Market\, 2800 Navigation Blvd\, Houston\, TX\, 77003 CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Peace Education for Children & Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/peace-camp.jpg GEO:29.7568173;-95.3419798 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=East End Street Market 2800 Navigation Blvd Houston TX 77003;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2800 Navigation Blvd:geo:-95.3419798,29.7568173 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170520T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170520T190000 DTSTAMP:20170515T221816Z CREATED:20170515T221758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170515T221816Z UID:10000208-1495299600-1495306800@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Black Lives Matter Houston March 4 Human Rights DESCRIPTION:The #BLMHOU march for human rights is intended as a unity event while centering Blackness in all of the issues that we are facing in this country\, state\, city and all while trying to survive under President Agent Orange. \nThis is a march against hate\, phobia\, and bigotry all are invited. \n– This event will NOT center whiteness\n– This event will not be one where you take the time to hug the police\n– This event is intended to show that we can come together and also RESPECT separate movements. \nUSE HASHTAG #March4HumanRights & #BLMHOU \nSTAY TUNED FOR UPDATES URL:https://hpjc.org/event/black-lives-matter-houston-march-4-human-rights/ LOCATION:Discovery Green\, 1500 McKinney\, Houston\, 77002 CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/blm.jpg GEO:29.7541503;-95.3605381 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170520T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170520T120000 DTSTAMP:20170515T220449Z CREATED:20170515T215834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170515T220449Z UID:10000205-1495274400-1495281600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Hope Farms Farm Stand DESCRIPTION:WHY HOPE FARMS?\nThe typical American diet is contributing to obesity\, diabetes\, heart disease and other health problems\, which cost Americans for than $150 billion per year. Many of our neighbors are marooned in vast urban food deserts without access to fresh affordable food. Equitable access to healthy options will support parents in save their own health\, set their children on a path to a healthy future and put our food system on a more humane\, sustainable path. \nHOPE FARMS\nHope Farms is a project by Recipe for Success Foundation\, which was organized in 2005 to combat childhood obesity by changing the way children eat and making it easier for communities to provide healthier diets for our children. \nRecipe for Success Foundation’s Hope Farms project is made possible with funding from Wells Fargo\, United Healthcare Foundation\, the Clay Family\, Cigna Healthcare\, Walmart Foundation\, Simmons Foundation\, Boeing Employees\, Luby’s Fuddruckers\, Coca Cola Foundation\, Mahindra and The Mission Continues. \nJOIN THE MOVEMENT\nLike our Facebook page to stay up Hope Farm’s volunteer opportunities\, special events and open farm stand days. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/hope-farms-farm-stand/ LOCATION:Hope Farms HTX\, 10401 Scott Street\, TX\, 77051 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice GEO:29.6466808;-95.3679013 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hope Farms HTX 10401 Scott Street TX 77051;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10401 Scott Street:geo:-95.3679013,29.6466808 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170518T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170518T210000 DTSTAMP:20170501T224125Z CREATED:20170425T050931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170501T224125Z UID:10000200-1495134000-1495141200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:“Vincent Who?” - Birth of the Asian American Civil Rights Movement DESCRIPTION:The 1982 murder of Vincent Chin\, a 27-year-old Chinese American\, marked the birth of the Asian American civil rights movement.  When Chin’s killers\, two white autoworkers\, got off with a $3\,000 fine and probation\, Asian Americans throughout the United States were outraged. Their protests gave rise to a pan-Asian identity and solidarity that hadn’t existed before\, as well as a broadening of federal civil rights protection.\n \nIn commemoration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month\, the Center for the Healing of Racism will screen the documentary “Vincent Who?” on Thursday\, May 18\, 2017 from 7 to 9 PM.  The film will be followed by a dialogue.  Location: 3412 Crawford Street (at Holman)\, Houston\, TX 77004. The event is free and open to the public (first 45 to RSVP). Donations are encouraged. Registration required by emailing cfhr1@juno.com or calling (713) 520-8226. Space is limited to the first 45 reservations. Free parking is available across the street at Houston Community College lot #9.\n\nhttp://www.centerhealingracism.org/ URL:https://hpjc.org/event/vincent-birth-asian-american-civil-rights-movement/ LOCATION:Center for the Healing of Racism\, 3412 Crawford Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77004\, United States CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Video Showing ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Healing of Racism":MAILTO:cfhr1@juno.com GEO:29.7370629;-95.3734364 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street Houston TX 77004 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3412 Crawford Street:geo:-95.3734364,29.7370629 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170512T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170512T210000 DTSTAMP:20170505T155014Z CREATED:20170505T155014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170505T155014Z UID:10000203-1494615600-1494622800@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Kaz Tanahashi Live Calligraphy and Auction DESCRIPTION:Help Retire the Mortgage and Support Kaz’s Peace Work by participating in the live calligraphy demonstration and Benefit Auction! \n  \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1343621935754166/ URL:https://hpjc.org/event/kaz-tanahashi-live-calligraphy-auction/ LOCATION:Houston Zen Center\, 1605 Heights Blvd\, Houston\, TX\, 77008\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraiser GEO:29.800366;-95.398354 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Houston Zen Center 1605 Heights Blvd Houston TX 77008 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1605 Heights Blvd:geo:-95.398354,29.800366 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170507T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170507T190000 DTSTAMP:20170417T125435Z CREATED:20170412T235556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170417T125435Z UID:10000196-1494176400-1494183600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston Kick-off Event DESCRIPTION:People of all faiths are invited to come together on Sunday\, May 7 at 5 p.m. for the kick-off of the new Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston (a Houston chapter of TX Interfaith Power and Light). \nThe purpose of the new organization is to empower the faith community in Houston to advocate and act collectively as stewards of the environment. The organization also invites staff of local environmental non-profits to join\, so that a strong connection between them and the faith community can be nurtured. The event will include highlights of the basis for care of the earth from many faith traditions\, a vegetarian dinner\, the top 12 things your house of worship can do today to steward energy\, water and biodiversity and to reduce waste\, as well as time to get to know each other and build relationships. \nThe kick-off event will be held at Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston\, located at 3303 Main St. in Houston. For any questions about the new organization\, please contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com. \nComplete details are available here. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/interfaith-environmental-network-houston-kick-off-event/ LOCATION:Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston\, 3303 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170503T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170503T210000 DTSTAMP:20170417T125451Z CREATED:20170413T200927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170417T125451Z UID:10000198-1493838000-1493845200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:On Coal River Film Screening and Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 3rd\, 7PM @ Rice Cinema\n\n\n\n\nThe Ethnographic Film Society is proud to present a public screening of “On Coal River”\, a documentary about environmental justice in coal country Appalachia. The screening is free and open to the public. A 5$ donations at the door to support Coal River Mountain Watch\, one of the activist organization prominently featured in the film\, are greatly appreciated.\n\nFor more information see our Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/118627328680500/\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoal River Valley\, West Virginia is a community surrounded by lush mountains and a looming toxic threat. ON COAL RIVER follows a former miner and his neighbors in a David-and-Goliath struggle for the future of their valley\, their children\, and life as they know it.\n\nEd Wiley once worked at the same coal waste facility that now threatens his granddaughter’s elementary school. When his local government refuses to act\, Ed embarks on a quest to have the school relocated to safer ground.  With insider knowledge and a sharp sense of right and wrong\, Ed confronts his local school board\, the state government\, and a notorious coal company — Massey Energy — for putting his granddaughter and his community at risk.\n\nAlong the way\, Ed is supported by his neighbors Bo and Judy\, who have their own problems with the coal company.  Ex-marine Bo Webb retired to his childhood home only to discover that this once-idyllic valley is being transformed by the practice of “mountaintop removal” – blowing up mountains to extract coal.  Bo’s neighbor Judy Bonds was forced to leave her ancestral home when the same company opened a mine next door – sending dangerous black water down the creek where her grandson played.  Together\, Bo and Judy help Ed bring attention to the dangers at Marsh Fork Elementary\, hoping that if they save the school\, they can save the valley.\n\nAcross the river\, Maria Lambert recognizes a pattern in the unusual health problems plaguing her community.  Following intuition\, and what she describes as a mission from above\, Maria gathers evidence suggesting that nearby coal companies have contaminated her neighborhood’s water supply.\n\nShot over a five-year period\, ON COAL RIVER follows the transformation of these four remarkable individuals as they fight for the valley they love — and for future generations. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/coal-river-film-screening-fundraiser/ LOCATION:Rice Cinema and Media Center\, 2030 University Blvd\, Houston\, TX\, 77005\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Fundraiser,Non-HPJC Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Rice Ethnographic Film Society":MAILTO:jb92@rice.edu GEO:29.713189;-95.4059431 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rice Cinema and Media Center 2030 University Blvd Houston TX 77005 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2030 University Blvd:geo:-95.4059431,29.713189 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170502T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170502T200000 DTSTAMP:20170405T031458Z CREATED:20170405T031458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170405T031458Z UID:10000191-1493751600-1493755200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:VBB's Borderlines Volume Three Book Launch DESCRIPTION:Borderlines Volume Three Book Launch\n \nContinuing its tradition of celebrating communities from border regions in North America and South Asia\, Voices Breaking Boundaries (VBB) will launch the third and final installment of its internationally renowned anthology series. Borderlines Volume Three features original photos\, essays\, poetry and journalistic narratives that find commonalities\, and explore issues erupting across areas splintered by borders. \nThe evening features short readings by Oui Chatwara S. Duran\, Bruno Rios\, Roberto Tejada\, Mikaela Selley\, Stalina Villarreal and Gemini Wahhaj. Co-editors Margot Backus and Maria Gonzalez\, artistic director Sehba Sarwar and layout design artist Joshua Turner will be available to answer questions. \nBorderlines Volume Three is a culmination of a long-term project initiated in 2013 by Sehba Sarwar\, VBB’s Artistic Director and Founder. As in the two earlier volumes\, Volume Three also underscores challenges—specific and generic—of living in today’s world where movement is being curtailed. For more information about the publication\, please visit VBB’s website. \nSnacks and drinks will be served. \nBorderlines Volume Three is is funded in part by: the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts\, Houston Endowment\, National Endowment for the Arts\, Franci Neely Foundation\, the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance\, Texas Commission on the Arts\, and individuals like you. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/vbbs-borderlines-volume-three-book-launch/ LOCATION:Brazos Bookstore\, 2421 Bissonnet Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77005\, United States CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Foreign & Military Policy,Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/vbbarts_borderlines_vol3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Voices Breaking Boundaries":MAILTO:info@vbbarts.org GEO:29.7252314;-95.4159635 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Brazos Bookstore 2421 Bissonnet Street Houston TX 77005 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2421 Bissonnet Street:geo:-95.4159635,29.7252314 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170502T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170502T203000 DTSTAMP:20170417T125523Z CREATED:20170413T000549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170417T125523Z UID:10000197-1493749800-1493757000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Transition Houston Meeting: If you’re not for Zero Waste\, how much are you for? DESCRIPTION:Join Transition Houston on Tuesday\, May 2nd as we welcome Melanie Scruggs of the Texas Campaign for the Environment who will present details of Houston’s adoption of a Zero Waste Plan! \nSocializing starts at 6:30pm and the meeting begins at 7:00pm at the Haven’s Center\, 1827 W Alabama St\, Houston\, TX 77098. \nWhat is Zero Waste?\nThe big picture\, long-term goal to eliminate 90% of waste or more from landfills and incinerators is often called “Zero Waste.” This has many benefits because the way we manage our resources impacts the environment on so many levels. \nCommunities and businesses around the world have adopted Zero Waste Plans that combine waste reduction\, re-use\, recycling\, and composting to divert 90% or more of materials away from landfills and incinerators\, create jobs and protect the environment. Major cities like Los Angeles and New York\, as well as Texas cities like Dallas\, San Antonio and Austin have all passed Zero Waste plans. San Antonio and Austin already are piloting curbside compost collection bins! A typical Zero Waste goal is to divert 90% of waste from landfills and incinerators by a specific year. Several U.S. cities have already reached 70% or 80% with recycling and composting city-wide. If they can do it\, so can Houston! \nCall to Action\nWe are calling on Mayor Turner and City Council to take the next step toward Zero Waste in Houston by establishing a Zero Waste goal. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/transition-houston-meeting-youre-not-zero-waste-much/ LOCATION:Haven’s Center\, 1827 W Alabama St\, Houston\, TX\, 77098\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Screen-Shot-2017-04-12-at-7.03.23-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Transition Houston":MAILTO:info@transitionhouston.org GEO:29.738397;-95.40577 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Haven’s Center 1827 W Alabama St Houston TX 77098 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1827 W Alabama St:geo:-95.40577,29.738397 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170502T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170502T170000 DTSTAMP:20170502T140745Z CREATED:20170502T140745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170502T140745Z UID:10000201-1493712000-1493744400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:2nd China Church Forum DESCRIPTION:A unique cross-cultural\, English-speaking forum for clergy\, laity\, religious\, students\, professionals\, scholars as well as anyone who loves China!  Joined by Bishop Sheltz and China experts from around the world\, our previous events impacted numerous participants and set an exemplary model for West-East dialogue. \n\nUnderstand the historical and contemporary aspects of the Catholic Church in China and how they impact Vatican-China\, U.S.-China relations\nLearn about how Catholicism and popular culture interact in mainland China\, Hong Kong and Taiwan\nExchange experiences of work\, travel and study in China and opportunities to partner with the Chinese Church in education\, social services\, etc.\n\nNote:  Make sure you RSVP and reserve free lunch at lukeliuhang@gmail.com.  Sep 15 evening forum will happen at Parish Life Center (Room A) | St. Michael Catholic Church | 1801 Sage Rd\, Houston\, TX 77056.  Sep 16 full day forum will happen at Univesrity of St. Thomas.  URL:https://hpjc.org/event/2nd-china-church-forum/ LOCATION:Scanlan Room | University of St. Thomas | 4000 Mt. Vernon St. Houston\, TX 77006\, Scanlan Room | University of St. Thomas | 4000 Mt. Vernon St. Houston\, TX 77006\, Houston\, 77006 CATEGORIES:Foreign & Military Policy,Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Presentation or Lecture GEO:29.736724;-95.3931825 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Scanlan Room | University of St. Thomas | 4000 Mt. Vernon St. Houston TX 77006 Scanlan Room | University of St. Thomas | 4000 Mt. Vernon St. Houston TX 77006 Houston 77006;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Scanlan Room | University of St. Thomas | 4000 Mt. Vernon St. Houston\, TX 77006:geo:-95.3931825,29.736724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170501T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170501T200000 DTSTAMP:20170416T193914Z CREATED:20170416T193914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170416T193914Z UID:10000199-1493659800-1493668800@hpjc.org SUMMARY:International Workers Day/ Day Without Immigrants DESCRIPTION:International Workers Day/A Day Without Immigrants\nAn International Workers Day/A Day Without Immigrants Rally will be held on May 1\, 2017\, 5:30-8:00 pm\, at Guadalupe Plaza\, 2311 Runnels Street\, in Houston. This event will highlight the historic achievements and contemporary struggles of workers of all nationalities\, as well as the imperative need for solidarity with our immigrant sisters and brothers\, who are increasingly under attack. Working class\, this is your cause! Join us!\nThe Rally will include speakers from sponsoring organizations\, poets/spoken word artists\, musicians\, banners and signs\, chants\, and much more. This event is being organized by and for workers\, whose labor makes life\, society\, and aspirations for a better future possible. There will be no government officials or politicians on the platform\, but workers of all backgrounds are welcome. \nTogether\, we will demand: Unite against Trump! Stop the deportations! Stop racist police terror! Black and Brown lives matter! Defend the Muslim community! Stop the attacks on women and the LGBT communities! Fight for $15/hour minimum wage\, jobs for all\, and the right to a union! Housing\, health care\, education\, and retirement security for all! Stop the rise of fascism! End U.S. imperialist wars! Stop the destruction of Mother Earth! End capitalism before it ends us! \nThe Rally is being organized by Asamblea Popular de Houston\, Brown Berets de TejAztlan\, Freedom Road Socialist Organization\, Houston Communist Party\, Houston Socialist Movement\, International Alliance in Support of Workers in Iran-Canada\, International Socialist Organization\, Latinos Inmigrantes Triunfadores\, MORENA-Houston SE\, Organizacion Latino Americana Pro-Derecho Del Inmigrante\, Party for Socialism and Liberation\, People’s New Black Panther Party\, and Students for a Democratic Society (list in formation). Other organizations are invited to join the list of sponsors\, provide a speaker for the event\, and mobilize members to participate. For more information on the Rally\, please call 832.692.2306\, 713.447.4106\, 832.660.3084\, or 832.846.6720. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/international-workers-day-day-without-immigrants/ LOCATION:Houston\, United States CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Foreign & Military Policy,Human Rights & Criminal Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170501T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170501T133000 DTSTAMP:20170417T125534Z CREATED:20170410T223850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170417T125534Z UID:10000195-1493638200-1493645400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:May Day March & Rally DESCRIPTION:May Day March & Rally on May 1\, 2017.   Gather at 11:30am at Sesquicentennial Park\, 300 Smith St.\, in downtown Houston. March to City Hall.  March for human dignity and rights. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/may-day-march-rally/ LOCATION:Sesquicentennial Park\, 300 Smith St.\, Houston\, Texas\, 300 Smith St.\, Houston CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Foreign & Military Policy,Human Rights & Criminal Justice GEO:29.7643916;-95.3655038 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sesquicentennial Park 300 Smith St. Houston Texas 300 Smith St. Houston;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=300 Smith St.:geo:-95.3655038,29.7643916 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170430T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170430T160000 DTSTAMP:20170403T150949Z CREATED:20170403T150949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170403T150949Z UID:10000184-1493560800-1493568000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Homemade Kombucha Workshop DESCRIPTION:Registration: http://sippingsister.brownpapertickets.com/ \nWant to learn to make homemade Kombucha? It’s a fermented tea full of probiotics (healthy gut!)\, nonalcoholic (usually around .5%)\, and simple to make. Kombucha acts as an adaptogen\, which helps the body maintain homeostasis.  The main ingredients are simple; water\,  a SCOBY\, tea and something sweet. \nSave money!  Already drink lots of kombucha?  You probably pay $5 for 16oz.  In class\, we will brew 1 gallon batches of kombucha\, which is 128oz ($40 for store kombucha).  That’s 8 bottles of kombucha for a per batch cost of under $2!  All you need is organic sugar ($0.40) and organic tea ($0.90)! \nIt’s healthy!  Homemade kombucha is never flash pasteurized\, as it doesn’t need to be shelf stable.  This means that local beneficial bacteria and yeasts can thrive and at resilience and diversity to your gut. \nIn this class we will… \n– Tour Japhet Creek Park\,\n– Learn about wild yeasts/bacteria and fermentation\n– Brew kombucha (hands on)**\n– Flavor kombucha in a second ferment (hands on)***\n– Take home a SCOBY mother to start your own \n**If you purchase a kombucha starter kit\, we will brew your first batch together\, and you can take your mother home. \nCome enjoy the “unintentional” nature community of Japhet Creek and practice the ancient art of fermentation. Leave with a jar of your favorite drink or a starter culture to make your own. \nThis class will be outdoors around the community bonfire pit.  Please bring weather appropriate shoes and clothing.  Thanks! \n***Past flavor favorites: beet and jalapeño\, ginger\, raw hibiscus\, strawberry\, fresh mint \n———————————————————————-\n10% of the proceeds to this class current indigenous resistance projects and movements. In the past this money has gone to Two Rivers Camp\, AIDA and Survival International. These groups champion tribal peoples and defend their land and culture. As we celebrate their wisdom in our class we will also be sending support for their way of living to continue. \nScholarships are available. Please contact csbhouston@gmail.com for more information. \nInstructor: Andrew Cobb URL:https://hpjc.org/event/homemade-kombucha-workshop/ LOCATION:Japhet Creek\, 4646 Billy Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77020\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Kombucha-Starter-Kit.jpg GEO:29.7646262;-95.3241969 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Japhet Creek 4646 Billy Street Houston TX 77020 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4646 Billy Street:geo:-95.3241969,29.7646262 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170429T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170429T130000 DTSTAMP:20170427T152646Z CREATED:20170309T004112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170427T152646Z UID:10000172-1493460000-1493470800@hpjc.org SUMMARY:People's Climate March in Houston DESCRIPTION:VERY IMPORTANT LOCATION CHANGE\nClinton Park\, 200 Mississippi Street\, Houston\n\nPLEASE NOTE THE PLACE AND TIME CHANGE!! We are coming together for climate\, jobs\, and justice in what could be the largest demonstration on climate justice to hit the Petro Metro. The People’s Climate Movement will be at Clinton Park\, 200 Mississippi Street from 10 AM to 1 PM on April 29th.  Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/LUoFbjaiiF42 But in order to make this event the largest the Houston area has ever seen\, we need your participation. Sign up for the event here on Action Network:https://actionnetwork.org/events/houston-peoples-climate-march Share this event on Facebook and Twitter. Forward this information to your friends\, family\, and network. We come in solidarity. Clinton  Park is surrounded by industry. People in our community are impacted daily by air and water quality issues. While some may not see the direct connection to climate change\, it’s important to remember that these issues are interconnected. Therefore\, we support front line communities\, here in Houston and beyond. There will be stunning visuals. Our artist friends are hard at work preparing art work for the event. We will have a drone to capture aerial views. \nhttps://actionnetwork.org/events/houston-peoples-climate-march \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1395297423869156/ \nThe 2017 People’s Climate Movement is happening\, https://peoplesclimate.org/ We demand bold and urgent action to address the climate crisis. \nDonald Trump is a threat to the future of our planet\, the safety of our communities\, and the health of our families. \nThe new administration has attacked the hard-won protections of our climate\, health\, and communities\, and the rights of people of color\, workers\, indigenous people\, immigrants\, women\, LGBTQIA\, young people\, and more. \nWe’ve fought back with a wave of protests larger than at almost any other point in history — let’s make sure that we mark the 100th day of his presidency with another mass action that stands up for our communities. \nJoin us on April 29th. Time and location to be determined soon. Let’s march together. \nWhat to Bring \n\nWater! Bring your own refillable bottle and bring plenty for the march.\nGood walking shoes are critical\nWear comfortable clothes\nRemember rain gear\, sunglasses\, hats\, and sunblock.\n\nOther Recommended Items \n\nHave your ID with you.\nYour cell phone\nSigns and posters to share the message\nCameras and smartphones to live tweet and snapchat\n\nHashtags for the March\n#peoplesclimatehtx #houstonclimatemarch #houstink \n \nTweet this! (copy and paste) \nI’m marching on 4/29. To build the world we want we must stand up for jobs\, justice\, and the climate. #ClimateMarch peoplesclimate.org \nPost this on Instagram or Facebook: (copy and paste) \nOur communities and the climate are under attack. April 29\, join people across the United States as we march for a clean energy economy that works for all of us. A historic resistance against Trump’s administration is rising to action — which means now is the time to push for a new vision. \n  URL:https://hpjc.org/event/peoples-climate-march-houston/ LOCATION:Clinton Park\, 200 Mississippi ST\, Houston\, TX\, 77029 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Thomas":MAILTO:sthomas@citizen.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170428T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170428T210000 DTSTAMP:20170403T145715Z CREATED:20170402T221039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170403T145715Z UID:10000182-1493402400-1493413200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Lifetime Achievement Award for Johnny Mata DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we honor longtime Houston activist Johnny Mata on his 80th birthday.   Johnny is currently the Presiding Officer of the Greater Houston Coalition for Justice which has been working to improve the criminal justice system in Houston/Harris County for many years.   RSVP by April 15\, 2017\, to Kathy Swilley at kthrnswilley@aol.com .   There is no cost to attend but you may contribute to our plans to fund a well-deserved vacation for Johnny. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/lifetime-achievement-award-johnny-mata/ LOCATION:Talento Bilingue de Houston\, 333 S. Jensen Drive\, Houston\, TX\, 77003\, United States CATEGORIES:Non-HPJC Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Screen-Shot-2017-04-03-at-7.54.16-AM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Swilley":MAILTO:kthrnswilley@aol.cm GEO:29.753611;-95.3442408 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Talento Bilingue de Houston 333 S. Jensen Drive Houston TX 77003 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=333 S. Jensen Drive:geo:-95.3442408,29.753611 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170427T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170427T080000 DTSTAMP:20170220T144343Z CREATED:20170220T144110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170220T144343Z UID:10000167-1493276400-1493280000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Winning The Peace DESCRIPTION:Winning the Peace is a national leafleting campaign. \nNNOMY is working with War Resisters League to distribute palm cards at high schools that will direct youth to online resources that they can access on their mobile devices. This information and additional links will assist them in answering the questions they will have about the realities of military enlistment that they will not hear from military recruiters\, and direct them to non-military alternatives to achieve their future educational and career goals. \nIf we stay on message and return to our adopted schools every school year\, we will have an impact by engaging our schools\, families and youth in a deeper discussion about what it means to be in the military during this time of unending conflicts. \nThis moment has never been more important\, with increasing Pentagon programs in primary\, middle and secondary schools\, to ask young people to question the normalization of our wars and the risks and impacts that military enlistment can have on their lives and those around them. \nPlease talk with your group and decide to join in a national intervention to reach young people before they are directed into future violent conflicts. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/winning-the-peace/2017-04-27/ LOCATION:At a Houston High School\, Houston\, TX\, United States CATEGORIES:Peace Education for Children & Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/winpeacebanner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The National Network Opposing the Militrarization of Youth":MAILTO:winningthepeace@nnomy.org GEO:29.7604267;-95.3698028 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170422T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170422T183000 DTSTAMP:20170321T143222Z CREATED:20170321T131717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170321T143222Z UID:10000176-1492882200-1492885800@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Celebrate Earth Day with Dominican Sisters of Houston DESCRIPTION:Join the Dominican Sisters of Houston as we celebrate\nEarth Day with prayer and walk on the Labyrinth\nSaturday\, April 22\, 2017\n5:30 p.m.\n6504 Almeda Rd.\nWe will begin with prayer in the Villa Chapel URL:https://hpjc.org/event/celebrate-earth-day/ LOCATION:Dominican Sisters Chapel\, 6504 Almeda Rd\, Houston\, TX\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/lglogo02.gif ORGANIZER;CN="Ceil Roeger":MAILTO:croeger@domhou.org GEO:29.7062333;-95.3818683 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dominican Sisters Chapel 6504 Almeda Rd Houston TX United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6504 Almeda Rd:geo:-95.3818683,29.7062333 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170422T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170422T160000 DTSTAMP:20170405T031719Z CREATED:20170327T160214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170405T031719Z UID:10000181-1492866000-1492876800@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Earth Day Barter Fair DESCRIPTION:A Barter Fair provides an opportunity to trade objects and services without using common currency. The Quaker testimonies of Simplicity\, Community and Stewardship encourage Friends to find creative ways to care for the earth and each other\, and we want to extend this opportunity to others in the community. Creating a space to practice thinking together in a new way about how we place value on objects and services within our community seems like a worthwhile way to observe the 48th anniversary of Earth Day. \nTo get involved\, just come!   Bring a table\, shelf\, rug or blanket to display your goods or a sign that describes your service(s). 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. \nNo money will be exchanged for services or goods\, although monetary donations may be made to Live Oak Friends Meeting House for the use of their space. \n  \n  URL:https://hpjc.org/event/earth-day-barter-fair-2/ LOCATION:Live Oak Friends Meeting House\, 1318 W. 26th\, Houston\, TX\, 77008\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Social ORGANIZER;CN="Lidney Molnari":MAILTO:lidneymolnari@yahoo.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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170422T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170422T150000 DTSTAMP:20260630T211332Z CREATED:20170301T030240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T211332Z UID:10000169-1492851600-1492873200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Buddhism and the Ecological Challenge DESCRIPTION:David Loy\, professor\, Buddhist activist and author\, leads a workshop and study group on Buddhism and the Ecological Crisis. Houston Zen Center is honored to host this important thinker and activist.\nThe ecological crisis – which includes global warming but is much bigger than that – is the greatest challenge that humanity has ever faced. What does Buddhism offer\, if anything\, that can help us understand and respond appropriately? And what does ecological crisis mean for how we understand and practice Buddhism (or any spiritual path) today? Among other things\, we will reflect together on the parallels between our perennial individual predicament (according to traditional Buddhism) and our collective predicament today in relation to the biosphere. What does this all imply about how we understand the bodhisattva path? What does it mean to be an “ecosattva”? \nDavid is a prolific author\, whose essays and books have been translated into many languages. His articles appear regularly in the pages of major journals such as Tikkun and Buddhist magazines including Tricycle\, Turning Wheel\, Shambhala Sun and Buddhadharma\, as well as in a variety of scholarly journals. He is also on the advisory boards of Buddhist Global Relief\, the Clear View Project\, Zen Peacemakers\, and the Ernest Becker Foundation.\n\nThe workshop may culminate in joining a group in Houston celebrating Earth Day. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/buddhism-ecological-challenge/ LOCATION:Houston Zen Center\, 1605 Heights Blvd\, Houston\, TX\, 77008\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Zen Center":MAILTO:INFO@HOUSTONZEN.ORG GEO:29.800366;-95.398354 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Houston Zen Center 1605 Heights Blvd Houston TX 77008 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1605 Heights Blvd:geo:-95.398354,29.800366 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR