Buddhism and the Ecological Challenge

Houston Zen Center 1605 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX, United States

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.

$25.00

Earth Day Barter Fair

Live Oak Friends Meeting House 1318 W. 26th, Houston, TX, United States

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.

To 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.

Free

Celebrate Earth Day with Dominican Sisters of Houston

Dominican Sisters Chapel 6504 Almeda Rd, Houston, United States

Join the Dominican Sisters of Houston as we celebrate
Earth Day with prayer and walk on the Labyrinth
Saturday, April 22, 2017
5:30 p.m.
6504 Almeda Rd.
We will begin with prayer in the Villa Chapel

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Event Series Winning The Peace

Winning The Peace

At a Houston High School Houston, TX, United States

NNOMY 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.

Cost of purchasing palm cards

Lifetime Achievement Award for Johnny Mata

Talento Bilingue de Houston 333 S. Jensen Drive, Houston, TX, United States

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 [email protected] . There is no cost to attend but you may contribute to our plans to fund a well-deserved vacation for Johnny.

Free

People’s Climate March in Houston

Clinton Park 200 Mississippi ST, Houston, TX

Our 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.

Homemade Kombucha Workshop

Japhet Creek 4646 Billy Street, Houston, TX, United States

Want 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.

10% 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.

$25

May Day March & Rally

Sesquicentennial Park, 300 Smith St., Houston, Texas 300 Smith St., Houston

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.

Free

International Workers Day/ Day Without Immigrants

An 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!

2nd China Church Forum

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

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. Understand the historical and contemporary aspects of the Catholic Church in […]

$2525

Transition Houston Meeting: If you’re not for Zero Waste, how much are you for?

Haven's Center 1827 W Alabama St, Houston, TX, United States

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!

Socializing starts at 6:30pm and the meeting begins at 7:00pm at the Haven's Center, 1827 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77098.

VBB’s Borderlines Volume Three Book Launch

Brazos Bookstore 2421 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX, United States

Continuing 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.

Free

On Coal River Film Screening and Fundraiser

Rice Cinema and Media Center 2030 University Blvd, Houston, TX, United States

The 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.

Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston Kick-off Event

Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston 3303 Main Street, Houston, TX, United States

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).

The purpose of the new organization is to empower the faith community in Houston to advocate and act collectively as stewards of the environment.

Kaz Tanahashi Live Calligraphy and Auction

Houston Zen Center 1605 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX, United States

Help Retire the Mortgage and Support Kaz’s Peace Work by participating in the live calligraphy demonstration and Benefit Auction!   https://www.facebook.com/events/1343621935754166/

“Vincent Who?” – Birth of the Asian American Civil Rights Movement

Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street, Houston, TX, United States

In 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 [email protected] 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.

Free. Donations encouraged.

Hope Farms Farm Stand

Hope Farms HTX 10401 Scott Street, TX

The 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.

Black Lives Matter Houston March 4 Human Rights

Discovery Green 1500 McKinney, Houston

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.

This is a march against hate, phobia, and bigotry all are invited.

- This event will NOT center whiteness
- This event will not be one where you take the time to hug the police
- This event is intended to show that we can come together and also RESPECT separate movements.

Peace Camp Houston Fundraiser

East End Street Market 2800 Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX

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.

Bring the whole family to enjoy arts and crafts activities, story time, cooperative games, face painting and more to raise funds for Peace Camp Houston Kids! Plus, the regular Sunday East End Market which offers local food, art and farmers market!

HPJC Executive Committee meeting

Executive Committee Meeting 1-3 pm -Bering Memorial UMC, 1440 Harold (entrance on Mulberry Street - Fellowship Hall All HPJC members welcome - for more information contact Constance 713-204-4010