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2:00pm Kingston: Talk on the 19th century activist Matilda Joslyn Gage 
Category : General / Misc
Dr. Sally Roesch Wagner, a well known lecturer on women's rights, will discuss the life of Matilda Joslyn Gage (1826-1898).
From the organizers: "Although she was considered as important as Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony (they were called the 'triumvirate of the movement'), Gage has been all but forgotten by history."
Wagner, an authority on Gage, details how the historical figure offered her Fayetteville, N.Y., home as a station on the Underground Railroad, was adopted into the Wolf Clan of the Mohawk Nation, edited a newspaper, encouraged her son-in-law, L. Frank Baum, to write his "Oz" stories, offered...
2:30pm Beacon: Two speakers report back from Copenhagen Climate Summit
Category : Environment
"Report Back From Copenhagen: What Was Accomplished, What Can We Do Now?"
The speakers:
Professor Richard Ottinger, Dean Emeritus of Pace University School of Law, who attended the Dec. 7-18 UN climate conference as a delegate of the International Union for Conservation of Nature
Rev. Paul Mayer, a long time activist who co-founded and serves on the board of the Climate Crisis Coalition
Cost: Free.
Location:
Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries
199 Main St
Beacon, NY 12508
Map and directions:
4:00pm Poughkeepsie: Lecture on "My Life in Immigrant America: Stories of Young Latina Women"
Category : General / Misc
Joanna and Gabriella tell the stories of their families coming to New York, and their "... crusade to create a more just world."
Cost: Free
Location:
Auditorium
Blodgett Hall (Northeast campus)
Vassar College
124 Raymond Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY 12604
(Take Collegeview Ave off Raymond Ave, just west of campus. At end of Collegeview, turn right into the campus' North Gate. Take immediate left and drive to parking lot. Blodgett Hall will be to the right.)
Map and directions to campus:
vassar.edu...
Campus map:
vassar.edu...
Info...
6:00pm New Paltz: Ralph Nader at rally for Jonathan Tasini for Senate
Category : Politics
Well known consumer advocate and sometimes presidential candidate Ralph Nader appears in this small town, lending his support to Democrat Jonathan Tasini. Tasini is running against incumbent Senator Kirsten Gillibrand in the Democratic primary in 2010.
Jonathan Tasini holds views popular with students at SUNY New Paltz, where campus organizations advocate for higher education, campaign finance reform, and the legalization of marijuana.
Cost: Suggested donation $5 or $10.
Location:
Oasis
58 Main St
New Paltz, NY 12561
Map and directions:
7:00pm White Plains: Documentary - "The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream"
Category : General / Misc
"The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream" (2004, 78 min, dir. Gregory Greene, endofsuburbia.com... )
A documentary about the lack of sustainability of the American suburbs and general way-of-life, and the implications as oil becomes increasingly scarce.
"We're literally stuck up a cul-de-sac, in a cement SUV without a fill-up." --James Howard Kunstler
From the film's web site: "The consequences of inaction in the face of global crisis are enormous. What does Peak Oil mean for North America? As energy prices skyrocket in...
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5:00pm - 6:00pm Delmar: Weekly peace vigil
Category : Peace / War
Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace hold a weekly vigil every Monday.
From the organizers:: "Please join us in taking a stand against the war! Even if you can only stop by for a few minutes, your presence helps make a difference. Those of us who regularly attend the vigil enjoy sharing news and community with each other, and the encouraging honks and support from many drivers. Among other purposes, this weekly vigil serves as a regular reminder to hundreds of people in our community (those driving or walking by) of our viewpoints, issues and information - something they rarely see in the media. Bring a sign or borrow one of our extras....
6:00pm - 8:45pm Albany: Meeting to renew local Alliance for Democracy chapter
Category : Fair Elections
"To restart and revitalize the Albany chapter of the Alliance for Democracy"
The Alliance for Democracy was founded in 1995 to "free people from the corporate domination of politics......" The Albany chapter of the group has been on hiatus since 2008, and is now intent on renewing its mandate on the heels of the recent Supreme Court decision allowing corporations unlimited campaign funding. Info on this landmark case, "Citizens United vs Federal Election Commission", is available here: en.wikipedia.org...
From...
8:00pm - 10:30pm Albany: Muslim-Jewish hip-hop and spoken word performances - "Tug of War Tour"
Category : Peace / War
A show featuring original hip-hop and spoken word from five artists, exploring narratives of conflict and co-existence between Muslims and Jews.
Artists:
Iranian-Israeli rap duo Mazzi & Sneakas
Vanessa Hidary aka "The Hebrew Mamita" (Def Poetry Jam)
Tahani Salah (Urban Word, Def Poetry Jam)
Dash Speaks
Following the show, there will be a question and answer session with the performers.
The tour was conceived by Israeli-American M.C. Sneakas and M.C. Serch (of Third Bass fame and VH1's White Rapper Show).
A unique feature of the show is said to be the artists' "... commitment to eschew clichés and authentically...
10:00pm - 11:00pm Wappingers Falls: Cable TV program on factory farming
Category : Agriculture / Food
"Undercover TV"
A series on agriculture, food, and animal cruelty; broadcasting on Wappingers Falls Cablevision channel 21, every Thursday, 9-10pm and every Monday 10-11pm.
The weekly broadcasts are showings of DVDs about the meat industry, from treatment of animals to the food on our plates, and possibly includes pieces on the fur industry. They are filmed by undercover video cameras from across the US.
Each show does have credits if viewers want to get in touch with the producers. In Defense of Animals is the organization supporting this effort.
Warning: Each video depicts graphic violence towards animals.
Contact:...
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5:00pm - 6:00pm Poughkeepsie: Spiritual progressive radio show - "Spiritually Speaking" on 91.3 FM WVKR
Category : General / Misc
"A minister, a rabbi and a priest walk into a radio station..."
This show addresses issues of progressive spirituality, and airs every Tuesday on 91.3 FM WVKR, the student-run independent radio station that broadcasts from Vassar College.
The show can also be heard live online via: http://www.wvkr.org
From the organizers: "A weekly talk show focusing on the religious left and the intersections between spirituality and the progressive political impulse. The show explores the sources of our values, courage, vision, and love and the ways in which we strive to nurture...
7:00pm - 9:00pm Albany: Panel of three on "Human Trafficking and Immigration Policy"
Category : Human Rights
A discussion of immigration law and its impact on current-day slave trade.
Panelists:
Barbara Weiner from the Empire Justice Center and the NYCLU
Elise A. Garvey from the Internatinal Institute of Buffalo
Andra Ackerman, director of human trafficking at Division of Criminal Justice Services
A short reception will follow.
Cost: Free.
Location:
West Wing
Albany Law School
80 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
School's directions:
albanylaw.edu...
Google map and directions:
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Nationwide: MoveOn one-million message "Virtual March" for health care reform
Category : Health / Care
Virtual March for Real Health Care Reform"
MoveOn is spearheading an effort to flood senator's offices with one million messages from constituents, urging Congress to pass significant health care reform. Contact methods include phone, fax, email, tweet, and social networking. Their message is "It's time to stop stalling and get real health care reform done now."
This electronic action is set to coincide with hundreds of health care activists who will be marching through Washington, D.C. to Capitol Hill. The procession honors Melanie Shouse, a MoveOn Council leader in St. Louis who recently passed away from breast cancer,...
12:00pm - 1:00pm Albany: Peace vigil
Category : Peace / War
A vigil for peace every Wednesday in front of the State Capitol Building.
Messages from the organizer: The vigil opposes the US, wars in Iraq and Afghanistan; urges dialog, not war, with Iran; supports human rights and international cooperation."
Location:
In front of State Capitol Building, East side
Eagle St and Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12207
Map and directions at:
maps.google.com...
Contact: 518-463-5907, or use email below.
Sponsored by: Albany Friends and Peace Action.
4:00pm - 5:00pm Schodack: Peace vigil
Category : Peace / War
A "silent, respectful" peace vigil every Wednesday.
From the organizers: "Please join your neighbors to support bringing the troops home and ending this war."
The vigil location is wheelchair accessible.
During the summer months of Daylight Saving Time, the vigil is from 4:30pm-5:30pm. During the winter months and Standard Time, the vigil is from 4:00pm-5:00pm
Location:
Across from the new Schodack Town Hall, in front of Schodack Plaza
265 Schuurman Road (at Columbia Turnpike/US9/US20)
Schodack / Castleton on Hudson, NY 12033
Map and directions:
5:00pm - 6:00pm Rhinebeck: Peace vigil
Category : Peace / War
A one-hour vigil for peace every Wednesday.
All are welcome. Local high school students often attend.
Location:
Main light in the middle of town
At the corner of Montgomery (Mill St / Rt 9) and Market St (Rt 308)
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Map and directions at:
maps.google.com...
Contact: 845 876-7906 or via the email address below.
Sponsored by: Red Hook for Peace and Justice, and Dutchess Peace.
5:00pm Waterford: Labor activist Steve Early speaks on contract bargaining
Category : Labor
Former union representative, labor activist, and author Steve Early will speak on "Contract Bargaining in Tough Times: Lessons from the Recent Past." Mr. Early will discuss ways to respond to the crisis situation facing organized labor in the Capital District and beyond.
The talk will touch on several significant labor battles within the last year in the Capital District, including:
A strike for union recognition at the Holiday Inn Express, by workers seeking to join Workers United Local 471. The strike lasted through most of 2009.
A large mid-contract wage cut for the workers employed at Momentive Applied Materials in January...
7:00pm - 9:00pm Albany: POSTPONED - "Forum on War: Do the Peace Movement and the Tea Party Movement agree?"
Category : Peace / War
Note: Due to a snowstorm, this event has been rescheduled to Thursday, March 4th. That new listing is here: ActivistResource.org...
The "Right, Left, and In Between Dialogue" planning committee present the 3rd in a series of local public forums, bringing together representatives of widely diverse thoughts.
The public is invited to hear speakers from many sides of the issue, and to participate in the discussion.
The format will be 3 speakers from each perspective, and a moderator.
The 1st part will be approximately 30 minutes, with each speaker giving...
7:00pm New Paltz: Drama on the future of climate change - "The Age of Stupid"
Category : Environment
"The Age of Stupid" (2009, dir Franny Armstrong, 92 mins, AgeOfStupid.net... )
A critically acclaimed drama about a man living alone in the devastated future world, looking at old footage from the year 2008 and wondering why humankind failed to address climate change.
Cost: Free.
Location:
Auditorium
Coykendall Science Building
SUNY New Paltz
New Paltz, NY 12561
Map and directions:
newpaltz.edu...
Contact: 845 257-3447, or via the email address below.
Sponsored by: SUNY New Paltz Environmental Task Force.
7:30pm Annandale: Former Israeli soldier speaks on the middle east
Category : Peace / War
Yonatan Shapira will speak about Zionism, his experiences in the Israeli Defense Force, and the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Movement against Israel.
Shapira is a former Israeli Blackhawk helicopter pilot, and captain in the Israeli Air Force reserves.
There will be tabouleh, hummus, pita and other "festive" foods.
Cost: Free.
Location:
Multipurpose Room
Bertelsmann Student Center
Bard College
Annandale Rd / County Rd 103
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504
Maps and directions:
bard.edu...
Google Street View of Bertelsmann:
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5:00pm - 6:00pm Poughkeepsie: "Activist Radio" on WVKR 91.3 FM
Category : General / Misc
"Activist Radio" with Fred Nagel and Gary Kenton, every Thursday on WVKR: 91.3 FM, Vassar College Radio.
Topics include the history of social struggle, activist songs, and media commentary.
On Air Calls: 845 437-7178.
Internet streaming and podcasts of these programs are available at the web site below, which also has past shows for download and listening.
Contact: Fred Nagel at the below email address, or 845 876-7906
Sponsored by: Dutchess Greens, Dutchess Peace.
6:00pm Albany: Music, comedy, and auction to benefit Haiti
Category : General / Misc
"One Night for Haiti"
Local artists gather to raise money for charity: water and its long term clean water project in Haiti.
The event will feature the local bands IMI, Ill Funk Ensemble, Justin Allen Trio and Smittix as well as local comedians Greg Aidala, Brian Kiernan, Dan Rossi, and Josh Sperber. There will also be a silent auction with local and international artwork on display.
Cost: Tickets are available at the door, at $20, $50, or $100. A donation of $100 comes with a free drink, event T-shirt, and entry into a raffle.
Location:
Dublin Underground (formerly Savannah's)
1 South Pearl Street
Albany,...
7:00pm - 8:30pm Woodstock: Meeting of "Middle East Crisis Response"
Category : General / Misc
The Middle East Crisis Response is a group of Hudson Valley residents joined in protest against policies of Israel and the United States.
Meetings are held on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month.
Location:
Woodstock Public Library
5 Library Ln
Woodstock, NY 12498
Map and directions:
maps.google.com...
Contact: 845 876-7906, or via the email address below.
Sponsored by: Middle East Crisis Response
9:00pm - 10:00pm Wappingers Falls: Cable TV program on factory farming
Category : Agriculture / Food
"Undercover TV"
A series on agriculture, food, and animal cruelty; broadcasting on Wappingers Falls Cablevision channel 21, every Thursday, 9-10pm and every Monday 10-11pm.
The weekly broadcasts are showings of DVDs about the meat industry, from treatment of animals to the food on our plates, and possibly includes pieces on the fur industry. They are filmed by undercover video cameras from across the US.
Each show does have credits if viewers want to get in touch with the producers. In Defense of Animals is the organization supporting this effort.
Warning: Each video depicts graphic violence towards animals.
Contact:...
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12:15pm - 1:30pm Albany: Catholic bishop Hubbard speaks on peace and justice
Category : Peace / War
Bishop Howard Hubbard is Chairman of the International Peace and Social Justice Committee of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Cost: Free.
Location:
Albany Public Library
161 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12210
(Free parking anytime in lot behind library, off Elk Street)
Library's map and directions:
AlbanyPublicLibrary.org...
Contact: 518 482-7675, or via the email address below.
Sponsored by: Friends of the Albany Public Library.
7:00pm - 9:00pm Guilderland: Documentary - "Vietnam: American Holocaust" with discussion
Category : Peace / War
"Vietnam: American Holocaust" (2008, dir Clay Claiborne, 87 min, VietnamAmericanHolocaust.com... )
The film covers the history of the conflict from WWII, the defeat of the French, and focuses on the long term American military involvement.
From the organizers: "During the Vietnam War the U.S. dropped more bombs on Vietnam than had been dropped by all countries in World War II. They also used chemical weapons on the people, including Agent Orange and White Phosphorous. The film exposes one of the worst cases of sustained mass slaughter in history. Our...
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9:00am - 1:30pm New Paltz: Workshop / expo to help municipalities reduce energy usage
Category : Energy
"Keeping PACE with Energy Options for Municipalities: Helping municipalities reduce energy usage, emissions, and costs" (PACE stands for "Property-Assessed Clean Energy")
Presentations, a short video, panel discussions with Q&A, and a vendor show primarily aimed at municipal officials and the environmental advisers and advocates who work with them. Experts will provide an overview of energy conservation and alternative energy initiatives and funding strategies. Will feature several opportunities for financing energy efficiency and renewables for home, municipal buildings and businesses. There will also be Green Job / Green NY...
12:00pm - 1:00pm Chatham: Peace vigil
Category : Peace / War
A weekly Saturday vigil to protest the wars the U.S. is waging against Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan. The group also wants the Bush Administration to be prosecuted for war crimes.
From the organizers: "We advocate non-violent solutions to the world's problems and support human rights everywhere."
Location:
Chatham Green (next to the railroad station)
5 Depot Square
Chatham, NY 12307
Map and directions:
maps.google.com...
Contact: 518 766-2992, or via the email address below.
Sponsored by: The Chatham Peace Initiative
12:00pm - 2:00pm New Paltz: Demonstration for marriage equality
Category : Gender / Sexuality
"Unhappy Anniversary: New Paltz Marriage Equality Demonstration"
This is the site of historic 2004 weddings by Mayor Jason West. It is located on Plattekill Avenue in New Paltz, adjacent to the Village Hall.
A commemoration of the 6th anniversary of the 2004 weddings, famously held by then-Mayor Jason West, and to peacefully protest New York State's rejection of same-sex marriage rights.
There will be brief speeches by Jason West; Jeff Baltes, Board Member of the Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center; a representative from Marriage Equality New York; and a representative from the office of Senator Tom Duane, the sponsor of the...
12:00pm - 1:00pm Saratoga Springs: Peace vigil
Category : Peace / War
A peace vigil every Saturday in front of the Post Office.
From the organizer: "Please keep the crosswalks clear and be the peace you want in the world. Many among us will be making signs with positive messages reflecting our hopes or our concerns for the future. Our goal is to: Support the United Nations in promoting peace; Encourage people to consider effective alternatives to war; Empower people to express their views to their elected officials."
Location:
outside the Post Office
Broadway and Church Street
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Map and directions:
12:00pm - 2:00pm Wappingers Falls: Weekly peace and climate change vigil
Category : General / Misc
A long standing peace vigil, now with a climate change aspect, happening every Saturday. Pete Seeger attends when he can.
Organizer's statement: "There is no Planet B, but a better world is possible."
Location:
On the grassy knoll
Intersection of Routes 9 & 9D
(near the South Hills Mall, at the "West Main St" sign)
Wappingers Falls, NY 12601
Map and directions:
maps.google.com...
Contact: 845 632-1552, or via the email address below.
12:30pm - 1:30pm New Paltz: Women in Black peace vigil
Category : Peace / War
A peace vigil occurring every Saturday.
From the organizers: "Women in Black has been standing for an end to war and violence in all its forms for over 8 years. We wear black in resistance and mourning for all the senseless killing. We are also calling for a progressive agenda that provides green jobs, universal health care, and in general, policies that benefit the people and not special interests. We are silent for the last ten minutes. Please join us."
Men are welcome to the vigil.
Location:
In front of the Elting Library
Corner of Main St and North Front Street
New Paltz, NY 12561
Map and directions:
3:00pm - 9:00pm Woodstock: Concert and speakers to benefit Haiti
Category : General / Misc
"Benefit For The People of Haiti"
A large array of singers, musicians, and speakers will raise funds for two groups: The Haitian People's Support Project, which sponsors orphanages with over 400 children in Haiti; and Partners in Health, which has worked in Haiti for over 20 years, supplying mobile health clinics, nurses, doctors and community health workers.
Those who cannot attend the event may donate at haitiansupportproject.org... or mail a check made out to Haitian Peoples Support Project, PO Box 496, Woodstock, NY 12498.
Cost: $7 suggested donation.
Location:
Dutch...
7:30pm Albany: Documentary on universal health care in Cuba and the world - "Salud!"
Category : Health / Care
"Salud!" (2006, dir Connie Field, 93 mins, SaludTheFilm.net... )
Against the backdrop of the deteriorating public health systems in even the richest nations, "Salud!" tells the little-known story of how Cuba, a poor country with few resources, provides universal health care to its citizens and helps other developing nations do the same. The film travels with some of the 28,000 Cuban health professionals who serve in 68 countries, and explored the hearts and minds of international medical students in Cuba are explored. These students now number 30,000, including nearly 100 from...
8:00pm Catskill: Benefit performances for community-based local WGXC radio
Category : Media
Performance art and music benefiting WGXC's fundraising efforts to launch its community-oriented FM signal for Greene and Columbia counties.
Featuring performance / mixing by The Magic Stranger, Tony Fletcher, DJ Jean Deux, The NRG People/Male Room, DJ Sam, DJ Dizzy, and others.
There will be projections, lights, and "other surprises." The event will be an opportunity to become a WGXC Founding Member, buy a WGXC T-shirt, or purchase donated artwork from local artists.
About the project: WGXC received a 3,300-watt non-commercial license from the FCC to start a community radio station, covering most of Greene and...
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