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EVENTS
for AUG. (so far)
(Mostly political events, demonstrations, and meetings
in the Metro Detroit area. Prepared particularly for activists and
other progressive people.)
South
East Michigan:
Peace
Vigils:
Mondays, 4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Nine Mile and Woodward
Ongoing peace vigil
Do you have one hour on Mondays to support peace?
Good, then let's keep this up until the troops come home!
Women in Black vigil
2nd Saturday of each month, 12:00 Noon
different location each month. (wear black, march silently)
10
Jul 2010, East Dearborn, Corner of Warren & Miller
14 Aug 2010, Royal Oak, 2nd east of Main, fountain area near library
11 Sep 2010, Detroit Cultural Center, Putnam & Woodward, Main
Library
Saturday, Aug. 28, 10:30 AM
JOBS, JUSTICE, and PEACE March in Detroit
Gather at UAW Ford Auditorium, 151 W. Jefferson
For more info, contact Theresa Bullock, 313-926-5361
also, see mecawi.org
This march and the following one are our last chances to make our
voices heard for a while, Make them count!
Labor Day Events:
Detroit Labor Day Parade: Monday, Sept. 6, 9:00 AM - ?
Steps off from Woodward and Hancock at ca. 9:00 AM
To be led this year by the DSO, clad in Formal Attire
Don't miss this opportunity to honor labor in Detroit, though.
Friday, Sept. 3 -- Monday, Sept 6
31st Detroit International Jazz Festival
Celebrate Flame Keepers, Allen Toussaint, Take 6, Branford Marsalis,
Mulgrew Miller, Roy Haynes, Manhattan Transfer, Kirk Whalum, and
Mambo Legends Orchestra on tap
Downtown Detroit
Saturday, Sept. 4, 6:00 PM through Monday, Sept. 6
Hamtramck Labor Day Festival
Jos. Campau and Caniff No. to Carpenter
Division at Pulaski between General area, where alcohol is permitted
and family area where it is not.
The 30th annual event offers carnival rides, vendors, food, entertainment,
art and more. Mitch Ryder (8 p.m. Mon.).
Friday, Sept 3 - Monday, Sept. 6, all days 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM,
except early closing at 9:00 PM on Monday, Sept. 6
Arts, Beats, and Eats in Royal Oak
Arts lineup at artsbeatseats.com/?q=node/26
Note: family event somewhat marred by gun controversy,
extensively reported in local media.
Anytime: sign up form available for green jobs:
dwej.org/greenjobssign.htm
Work towards the following goals:
Cut Greenhouse gases 90%-100% by 2050, 25%-40% by 2020
a mortarium on new coal plants
5 million new green jobs (nationally)
See 1sky.org -- sign up!
It's your planet, too
Email
information with
your questions, suggestions, and comments
regarding Green House events. You may also register
an event here.
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