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UPCOMING LASC AND RELATED EVENTS LASC will continue to support democracy on each Monday at 4:30 until the coup government in Honduras is thrown out. That's 4:30-5:30 at 7th and Pearl (the Old Federal Building) on Mondays. A Trifecta of LASC events on FRI-SUN November 20-22:FRI, 11/20:Celebration of "Día de la revolución" in Mexico--Fir Room of the EMU (13th and University), UO Campus. 7pm-?. Cosponsored by LASC, EMU Cultural Forum, and others. Music, food, and a look at the Mexican revolution in 1910 and where things are at today.SAT, 11/21:"Eugene Says NO to the WTO": Teach-in and Celebration on the 10th Anniversary of the "Battle of Seattle". Sponsored by The teach-in and celebration are sponsored by the Lane County Labor Council, the University of Oregon's Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation (GTFF), the Community Alliance for Lane County, AFSCME Local 3214, Latin American Solidarity Committee, Oregon Fair Trade Campaign and others.TEACH-IN: Fir Room of the EMU (13th and University), UO Campus, 1-4:00 pm What is the World Trade Organization (WTO)? What's it up to today? Why should we care? And how do we fight back? These are the topics of the Eugene/Springfield WTO 2009 Teach-In. The fantastic line up of speakers include:
There will also be break-out discussions that let you ask questions, share ideas and focus on organizing opportunities. CELEBRATION: The WOW Hall,* 291 W 8th Ave, 6:30 - 11:30 pm Dance the night away with trade activists and others throughout the Eugene/Springfield area as we celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Seattle WTO protests We'll host an early screening of "This is What Democracy Looks Like", then dance the night away to the musical stylings of the Sugar Beets and the New Mexican Revolution. The beer garden will be open for most of the night. November 20-22:National gathering at Ft Benning in Georgia to close the SOASUN, November 22:Local Vigil to Close the SOA! Free Speech Plaza, 8th and Oak, downtown Eugene. 1-2pm. As tens of thousands gather at the gates of the School of the Americas to protest its horrendous policies, Eugene-area activists will come to LASC's annual gathering to remember those who have suffered at the hands of SOA graduates. Music, information, and the signing of the names of martyrs and "Presente".HOLIDAY WREATHS FROM THE FARMWORKER WOMEN'S ORGANIZATION "MUJERES LUCHADORAS PROGRESISTAS" OF WOODBURN--ORDER THROUGH LASC TODAY! It's that time of year: LASC is once again taking orders for holiday wreaths from the farmworker women's empowerment organization "MLP" ("Women Fighting for Progress")! The wreaths are hand-tied, made of fresh Oregon noble fir, and decorated with holly, pine cones and a red bow. They are 24-26 inches wide and cost $30. All orders must be placed by Monday, November 23rd at 1pm; all checks must be received by Friday, November 25. By making and marketing these wreaths, members of Mujeres Luchadoras Progresistas contribute to the well-being of their families and develop their leadership skills. Please reply to this email, or call LASC at 485-8633 to place your order. SAT, December 5:December 5th "D5" march and rally against the World Trade Organization. LASC is one of more than 60 organizational endorsers of this regional demonstration in Portland. More info on buses and other transport soon. And there's more info on the event at www.december5.orgAnd some tentative dates for events that are certain to happen... MON, 12/7:Reportback from Ft. Benning featuring Dorothea Marcomb, a LASC potluck and presentation, 6pm at 458 Blair Blvd.THUR, 12/10:LASC "El Aviso" Newletter Mailing Party, 6-8pm at the LASC office, 458 Blair Blvd. (still very tentative...conflicts with Human Rights Day Dinner) |
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