Tuesday, February 3, 8:00am - 3:00pm
Legislative Day for People of Faith - concerned about global warming and sustainability in New Mexico - Join other people of faith with ecological concerns to learn about bills in the 2009 NM Legislative Session needing support (i.e., funding for low income household energy efficiency measures, green careers, renewable energy and others). The day includes: prayer, briefing on bills, committee hearings and visits to legislators. During the session you will become part of the solution through the network action and connections that are made. Suggested donation: $15 required with pre-registration by Jan. 29. Lunch included. Information: 505-722-4407 (Gallup), 505-863-4512 (Gallup), and 505-266-6966 (Albuquerque)
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Tuesday, February 3, 6:00 - 8:00pm
The New Mexico Environment Department's State Water Quality Board (NMED/SWQB) is holding two pre-study meetings with the public to get input on water quality issues and concerns, study design, and implementation for the Upper Rio Grande and its tributaries (except the Chama). This one takes place in Espanola. The results of the survey will be used to determine the status of water quality within the watershed, track water quality improvements and identify impaired water bodies. If Upper Rio Grande water is a concern of yours, be sure to attend this meeting. The second meeting is being held on February 4 in Taos (see below). For location and other details, please call 505-758-3874.
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Wednesday, February 4, 6:00 - 8:00pm
The New Mexico Environment Department's State Water Quality Board (NMED/SWQB) is holding two pre-study meetings with the public to get input on water quality issues and concerns, study design, and implementation for the Upper Rio Grande and its tributaries (except the Chama). This one takes place in Taos. The results of the survey will be used to determine the status of water quality within the watershed, track water quality improvements and identify impaired water bodies. If Upper Rio Grande water is a concern of yours, be sure to attend this meeting. The first meeting is being held on February 3 in Espanola (see above). For location and other details, please call 505-758-3874.
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Wednesday, February 4, 6:00pm
A brainstorming session for a Transition Town Meeting to help determine how Santa Fe might lessen its dependence on oil. This effort is based on the international Transition Town movement taking place around the world (a beginning reference about the movement is The Transition Handbook: From Oil Dependency to Local Resilience by Rob Hopkins). It's taking place at the Santa Fe Co-op (913 W. Alameda - Santa Fe). Co-sponsors: the Sustainable Santa Fe Commission and La Montañita Co-op. All are welcome to attend.
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Wednesday, February 4, 7:00 - 9:00pm
Keep Space for Peace Films sponsored by Stop the War Machine. Information: 505-268-9557.
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Thursday, February 5, 7:00pm
People Before Profit Film Series presents Sicko!. Acclaimed filmmaker Michael Moore sets out to investigate the American healthcare system. Sticking to his tried-and-true, one-man approach, Moore sheds light on the complicated medical affairs of individuals and local communities. The U.S. health-care industry is a juicy target, and Moore casts a shocking light on some of the people it's failed. Julia Deupree from NM's Healthcare for America Now (HCAN) will speak after the film.
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Friday, February 6, 5:00 - 6:30pm
Expressive Heart is about being present in the body while further holding our awareness in the heart space. We will play with the expression of different emotions through movement, sound, breath and stillness. Here we are allowing ourselves to follow what feels good. Honor your self. $10 suggested offering. Information: 410-409-8811.
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Friday, February 6, 6:45 - 8:30pm
Food as Medicine: join us for a participatory workshop and learn the how-to's of preparing quick and nourishing meals that help balance body and mind. Learn about improving digestion, managing cravings, listening to your own body wisdom, sprouting and the benefits of live foods, and more! Bring a friend! $10 suggested offering. All vegan and organic. Information: 505-227-7965.
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Saturday, February 7, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Facilitation Practice Group - We have many planning meetings in the peace & justice community. How effective is our process? This group develops skills for facilitation and supporting a meeting process that results in a sense of accomplishment and community. Join us to help plan our March workshop. Information: 505-243-6174.
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Saturday, February 7, 10:00am
Introduction of the Common Bond Web site, which functions as a virtual community center for the GLBTIQ community of NM and Albuquerque. At the MCC Albuquerque (1103 Texas NE). Information: http://commonbondnm.org/cms/node/89 .
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Saturday, February 7, 2:30pm
"Comienzos - New Beginnings" is a local, independent documentary showing at the Guild Theater. This is a fundraiser for Comienzos, a nonprofit organization offering classes in non-violent communication, t'ai chi and yoga for inmates in Albuquerque's west side jail.
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Saturday, February 7, 7:00pm
Pat Humphries and Sandy O, the East Coast political duo known as Emma's Revolution, will bring heartfelt, uplifting music to the Albuquerque Mennonite Church (1300 Girard NE - Albuquerque). Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door, available at P&J. Information: Dair, 505-877-5883.
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Sunday, February 8, 1:00 - 3:00pm
Kundalini Yoga and Gong Workshop with Maureen Poulas. For location and more information: 505-266-7567.
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Sunday, February 8, 2:00 - 5:00pm (continuing monthly through the spring)
Singing down the walls: bringing our communities together through music is an invitation to join us to learn and sing our common history. Every month, local and visiting musicians will teach songs and we will continue with a community sing-along. This event takes place at Bandido's Hideout Restaurant (2128 Central Avenue SE - Albuquerque). Admission is free. Information: Dair, 505-934-2419.
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Sunday, February 8, 5:00 - 9:00pm
Community Radio Project celebrationand planning for our continued success. In late 2007, you, P&J community, supported Available Media's efforts to apply for 5 full-power FM radio licenses. To date, we have been awarded 2: one in Gallup and one in Grants, NM. We were turned down for one, and two are still pending, including one with service to Albuquerque. Celebrate grassroots media with live music, dancing, an enchilada dinner, and good company at the Channel 27 studio (415 Tijeras NW - the old county courthouse, on Civic Plaza - Albuquerque). Information: 505-410-7657.
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Monday, February 9, 12:00pm
New Mexico Repeal the Death Penalty Day! Lets abolish the death penalty in New Mexico in 2009. Meet in the NM State Capitol Rotunda. Go to NMRepeal.org to sign up for the events this day and to get your free t-shirt. Call to carpool from Albuquerque to Santa Fe. Information: 505-203-5870.
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Tuesday, February 10, 6:00 - 9:30pm
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Support the Maya People of Chiapas - See the beautiful woven and embroidery products made by the "Women for Dignity" Cooperative of Chiapas. You can give the people you love a special gift for Valentine's Day and at the same time support the families in Chiapas, Mexico. Enjoy Honduras style enchiladas and we will also have whole wheat raisin bread. It's all taking place at Albuquerque Mennonite Church (1300 Girard NE - Albuquerque). Information: 505-275-0597.
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Wednesday, February 11, 10:30 - 11:30pm
A press conference is scheduled in the Capitol Rotunda (Santa Fe) to Bring the NM Guard Home from Iraq. Let's fill the Rotunda and let our legislators and Governor Richardson know that we want our Guard home now, not in 18 months or 2 years. There are over 800 deployments scheduled for 2009, at least 360 of whom are going to Iraq. For more details, please check the article on our Welcome page.
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Wednesday, February 11, 2:00pm
The Darfur Project will meet at P&J. Where do we go from here? With a change in the administration, there is an opening for a more active approach to solutions to the genocide in Sudan.
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Saturday, February 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Dialogue -- Thoughts about relationship, compassion and love on whatever level that speaks to you. In dialogue, we express our thoughts on issues of importance to us and listen to each other without interruption in order to reach a deeper understanding of many points of view. Information: 505-243-6174.
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Saturday, February 14, 7:00 - 8:30pm
Valentines Day FREE LIVE Comedy and improv event presented by Humor For Humanity. Free gifts to the first 100 guests! A newly improved all clean family show. Doors open at 6:30pm. Free prizes for those who come early. With Rachel Kaub's (of KUNM radio) Samurai Improv and Joe Schmoe's fun comedy hypnosis show. This is a show you can enjoy with your whole family. Information and reservations: 505-818-3678 or e-mail thru the Web site at www.ChurchofHAHA.Org .
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Monday, February 16, 6:00pm
In honor of the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin's birthday, the Atheists & Freethinkers of NM is showing "Darwin's Dangerous Idea". This is part 1 of the 7-part PBS special on evolution. Information: 505-837-2915.
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Tuesday, February 17, 3:00 - 5:00pm
An informative, historical anti-nuclear perspective and current updates on nuclear issues which affect New Mexico citizens is being presented by Janet Greenwald of CARD/Citizens for Alternatives to Radioactive Dumping. This presentation takes place at Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center Room 4 (501 Elizabeth SE - Albuquerque). Reservations required at front desk. Information: 505-275-8731.
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Tuesday, February 17, 7:00pm
Open house event for Erda Gardens, Albuquerque's oldest CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) and biodynamic farm. Meet the folks from Erda Gardens. We'll be sharing a slideshow and our exciting plans for the upcoming season and how to get involved. Information: 505-610-1538.
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Wednesday, February 18, 2:30pm
A Small Business Owner Forum on why health care reform is urgent. The forum is being presented by Health Care for America Now. Please RSVP to julia@nmhcan.org if you plan to attend, for location, and other information.
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Thursday, February 19, 2:00pm
An in depth presentation and workshop on a possible roadmap to an environmentally friendly and sustainable energy supply is being presented by Dr. Arjun Makhijani, President of the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research (IEER). This takes place in the 4th Floor Hearing Room of the P.E.R.A. Building (1120 Paseo de Peralta - Santa Fe). Dr. Makhijani will outline scientific studies that conclude slowing global warming will require an end to carbon emissions within the next few decades. He will lay out his plan for how the United States can end its reliance on fossil fuels without sacrificing economic growth and without taking on what he believes to be the risks of nuclear power. Makhijani will also discuss how the US can lead the world to a fully renewable, efficient energy economy, which he feels can be achieved in the next 30 to 50 years. Information: 505-827-4446 (New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Public Information Office) or 505-699-7991.
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Thursday, February 19, 7:00pm
People Before Profit Film Series presents Current realities in Guatemala. which highlights mining, mega-projects and of bio-fuels by transnational corporations; advances and setbacks in the struggle for justice in a country known for ongoing impunity; threats to activists; the role of human rights accompaniers. We will show clips of two films, "No a la mineria - Sipakapa no se vende" y "No todo lo que brilla es oro", show opposition efforts by Guatemalan indigenous campesinos to international gold/silver mining operations that compromise their livelihood, environment, and future. Discussion and update will follow with local activist Renee Wolters, back from doing human rights work in Guatemala.
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Friday, February 20, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Fourth Annual Environmental Justice Awareness Day: Protecting and Healing Mother Earth, Our Families and Communities is taking place at our NM State Capitol Rotunda (Santa Fe). There will be educational tours of the New Mexico State Legislature, speakers from around New Mexico, and youth exchange/environmental justice training. Transportation is available from Albuquerque to Santa Fe and back. Availability is limited - reserve your space by February 18, 2009. Information: 505-242-0416 or visit www.sneej.org .
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Friday, February 20, 7:00pm
Learn how you can participate in World Peace Week (May 26 - 31, 2009). Food Not Bombs cofounder, Keith McHenry, will give a presentation on World Peace Week at the Albuquerque Center for Peace and Justice. Peace activists at the Taos Peace House are organizing the World Peace Week which will be the first of a continuing series of annual conferences that will galvanize viable actions for peace. Information: www.worldpeaceweek.net .
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Saturday, February 21, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Public Forum "Desalination :Silver Bullet or Pipe Dream?" at UNM's Continuing Education Center (1634 University Boulevard NE - Albuquerque). Sponsored by the Middle Rio Grande Water Assembly and UNM's Water Resources Program. Free.
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Saturday, February 21, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Introductory training session for new counselors on the NM GI Rights Hotline. Founded in March 2008, the NM GI Rights Hotline provides support and resources for GIs, veterans and their families who have been hurt or left behind by the U.S. military, including conscientious objectors and military personnel organizing in resistance to war. If senators won't stop the wars, maybe soldiers will! For location and to RSVP, please call 410-7657 by February 14th.
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Sunday-Saturday, February 22-28, 4:00 and 5:35pm
Virtual JFK: Vietnam If Kennedy Had Lived will be screened at Guild Cinema (3405 Central Avenue NE - Albuquerque). "'Virtual JFK' is a virtuoso performance. Using old footage, in-depth interviews, and a close reading of the documentary record, Koji Masutani has come up with a very new way to write history. Getting right with JFK -- as this film does-- is important not only for the sake of the past, but for the sake of the present as well." - Ted Widmer, [Presidential Historian / Foreign Policy Speechwriter / Senior Adviser To President Clinton (1997-2001)] . Information: 505-255-1848 or www.guildcinema.com .
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Monday, February 23, 8:00am
Senate Bill 464--establishing guidelines for recruitment on High Schools campuses across NM -- will have its first committee hearing in Senate Education Committee (NM State Legislature - Santa Fe). If you can attend the hearing, please come! If you will not be able to attend, please call members of the committee. More details are available on our Welcome page.
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Wednesday, February 25, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Peace and Justice Day at NM State Legislature
The Albuquerque Center for Peace and Justice is closed today until 6pm. Come help us table in Santa Fe along with other PAJOLA groups. Call 268-9557
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Wednesday, February 25, 6:00 - 9:00pm
A short overview about the kind of work being accomplished at the New Mexico Asian Family Center will be presented by Rinita Mazumdar, Ph.D, Outreach Specialist for the Center. She will discuss historically relevant issues about European colonization in Asia; different religious and ethnic groups in Asia; their Asian family patterns, class, and gender relationship; how European colonization affected various Asian societies differently; economic crisis; migration to the U.S.; and changes in Asian families within the United States. Information: 505-255-1101.
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Thursday, February 26, 7:00 - 9:00pm
An exploration of their relationships with Israel and Palestine will be presented by professors Stanley Rosen and Lori Rudolph in a dialogue process at Congregation Nahalat Shalom (3606 Rio Grande Boulevard NW - Albuquerque). This is part of its Jewish Voices on Peace in the Middle East lecture/discussion series. Information: 505-246-2231 or chandlermuf@yahoo .
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Saturday, February 28, 1:00pm
A Chautauqua program on Eleanor Roosevelt will be presented by the Albuquerque Chapter of the United Nations Association. The performer is Marilyn Adams of Santa Fe and the New Mexico Humanities Council. The location is the Ponderosa Room, Palo Duro Senior Center (Commanche and San Mateo NE - Albuquerque). There is no charge. Donations will be accepted. Information: 505-869-4212.
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Saturday, February 28, 7:00 - 8:30pm
Open house for Humor For Humanity. We plan to have pizza, discuss our goals for 2009, volunteer opportunities and possibly view clips of past shows, improv, and play games. We are seeking input now for what you'd like to achieve in 2009. Thanks to all the volunteers who made Jan. our best show of the year. And thanks to everyone who came out to join us in "Achieving World Peace, One Laugh At A Time!" Laughing at our local P&J. Ha ha ahaaa haaa haaa - see it is already starting! Information: 505-818-3678.
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Saturday-Sunday, February 28-March 1
Reclaim the commons! 8th Annual Local to Global Justice teach-in at the Arizona State University & College of Education - Tempe. Information: www.localtoglobal.com .
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