[IMC-Newsletter] BINGHAMTON BRIDGE CALENDAR FOR Jan. 2-15, 2012

[A weekly newsletter of progressive events and outreach in the greater Binghamton area.]

  IMC Progressive Calendar for  Jan 2 - 15, 2012       HAPPY NEW YEAR!
  PLEASE LOAD YOUR EVENTS AND ARTICLES TO WWW.BINGHAMTONBRIDGE.ORG.

*Welcome to the IMC Progressive Calendar* in the Southern Tier. The
Binghamton Bridge and the Center for Gender, Art, and Culture are promoting
connections in the community and helping progressive groups *extend their
outreach* to new people. We encourage you to use the calendar, post
articles to the website, and think about using video in your organizing. See
end of this message for instructions to load your events.

*Become the Media!!! We are also promoting video and have equipment to
loan. IMC video equipment made this video possible: *
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAKV9ZOLtJs Lots of good news stories at
binghamtonbridge.org: <http://www.binghamtonbridge.org/>

Lots of events at RiverRead our community bookstore at
http://www.riverreadbooks.com/

Jan 4 State of the State Protest against Fracking
 We are calling on all New Yorkers who care about the future of New York to
come to Albany on Wednesday, January 4th, 2012 for Governor Cuomo's The
State of The State address. We are the citizens of the Southern Tier who
have endured great hardships over the past years from the destruction of
our economy due to the terrible floods. We will not be dealt the final blow
of polluting our beautiful region with an industrial scale assault on our
environment and our way of life. We need your help to show our strength and
the magnitude of the anti-fracking movement on Day #1 of the New York
legislative session. Governor Cuomo and our State legislators need to know
that as long as the DEC continues to move toward adoption of the fatally
flawed SGEIS then we in the Southern Tier are in a continued state of
emergency.
Join us for the THE MOST IMPORTANT RALLY YET on January 4th, 2012 at
10:30am on the Concourse outside of the entrance to the Empire State Plaza
Convention Center. This will be the defining moment of the years of work we
have all done to protect all New Yorkers from hydrofracking.
Sincerely,

NYRAD  New York Residents Against Drilling  www.nyrad.org<http://www.nyrad.org/>

Winter Farmer's Market <http://binghamtonbridge.org/?q=node/2673>

Meat, eggs, maple syrup, bread, honey, wool products at the Otsiningo
Winter Farmer's Mkt First Fridays 5- 8 pm and 2nd and 4th Saturdays 9 am -
2 pm at the Metro Center
  Metro Center Mall downtown Binghamton
   Always something to buy!

 Juried Show at Cooperative Gallery thru January

Jan. 6, 2012  Friday 3-6 pm Saturday 12-4 pm FIRST FRIDAY
This is the annual show when all members, supporting and exhibiting members
alike, can show their work. It is the only show that artisans and
craftspeople can show their work, and the public can expect great gift
items. "Give the Gift of Art" is the theme. There are two events:
    Cooperative Gallery 213 213 State Street Binghamton, NY 13901
607.724.3462

   - Read more <http://binghamtonbridge.org/?q=node/2670>

  Elements: Daniel Harrington <http://binghamtonbridge.org/?q=node/2664>

Accomplished painter and photographer Daniel Harrington will be showing his
work at the Jill Kraft Gallery Dec 3- Jan 14th 2012. There is an opening
reception Dec 3 6-8 pm. Harrington is also a member of the Cooperative
Gallery 213.

OPEN: Tues - Fri 10- 5 pm and Saturdays 10-3 pm
Jill Kraft Gallery 6167 State hwy 12 Norwich NY

  The Garden of DemocracyMon Jan 09 2012 - 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Reading and Discussion Group
Organized by the Binghamton Neighborhood Project (BNP) and the Binghamton
Regional Sustainability Coalition (BRSC)
Who: Distinguished Prof. David Sloan Wilson,
BRSC’s Executive Director David Currie,
members of the community, and YOU!

When: January 9th from 5:30 pm to 7pm
Where: Café West 46th
46 Seminary Ave. Binghamton, NY

RSVP recommended but not required.
Email Sustainable.Binghamton at gmail.com
Book available at RiverRead
 Cafe West 46 Seminary Ave. Binghamton
   none; food available to purchase

  Day of Action in Albany, NY on Tuesday, Jan 10th!

When: Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Where: New York State Capitol, Albany, NY
Join parents and students from across the state at “First Things First
2012”, a speak out and demonstration to demand:
An opportunity to learn to ensure college and career readiness for ALL
students
Investment in quality early childhood education
Affordable and quality public colleges and universities
Our children have lost quality programs and teachers, and college tuition
has increased while corporations receive billions of dollars in tax
loopholes! The recent tax reform was a milestone but there is more that can
be done to make sure our schools are fully and fairly funded. Demand that
the Governor and the Legislature close corporate tax loopholes in order to
generate revenue to restore the state’s cuts to education.

The Governor and Legislature need to hear loud and clear from us.
Just a week before the Governor is set to release his budget, our
discussion will include:
Full and fair funding for our schools
Educational best practices to prepare students for college and careers
Effective strategies to MAKE OUR VOICES HEARD this legislative session
Please spread the word to your networks and join us!!!

Call 607-723-0110 to R.S.V.P., we will meet at Citizen Action, 477 State St
(by Mothers & Babies) at 7:30am
(transportation and lunch will be provided)
  Date:
Tue Jan 10 2012 - 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
   Location:
NYS Capitol, Albany
   transportation and lunch provided

Mirrors of Privilege: Making Whiteness Visible

A documentary film and guided discussion offered by the Social Justice
Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation. This film provides
pathways for learning that can build real bridges between white people and
people of color, who can then have authentic relationships across a racial
divide. Mirrors of Privilege allows white people to find their own voice,
and to reflect on their own experience. They hear from role models — other
white people who have committed themselves to racial justice. People of
color have an opportunity to focus on their own issues of internalized
racism, should they chose to do so. The film’s Conversation Guide allows
the issue of racism to be discussed in a way that is not at the expense of
people of color. Open to the public, Friday, January 13, 6-9 pm, Unitarian
Universalist Congregation, 183 Riverside Dr., Binghamton.
  Fri Jan 13 2012 - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
   Location:
Unitarian Universalist Congregation 183 Riverside Dr. Binghamton
   Cost:
donations accepted

  * Weekly*

Sunday – Food not Bombs - Starting March 7, Binghamton Food Not Bombs will
cook and share a free hot vegetarian meal every Sunday at the Ritchie
Building, operated by Lutheran Redeemer Church, at 149 Chapin St (the white
building behind the Lutheran Church at 72 Main St, across the street from
CVS). Meals are shared from 1-2pm inside the Ritchie Building (until warm
weather brings us outside again). Everyone is welcome. 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location:  Ritchie Building, 149 Chapin St (the white building behind the
Lutheran Redeemer Church at 72 Main St, across the street from CVS)  Cost:
Free

Mondays - 4:00 to 5:00 pm Vigil for Peace -- Federal Courthouse-Contact:
Ann Clune - 773-0246

Mondays - 4:00 to 5:30 pm - Peace Vigil each Monday in Owego** at the
Courthouse

**NOTE:  Vigil is BACK!!! Mondays - 4:00 to 5:00 pm - Peace Vigil each
Monday in Owego at the Courthouse

Mondays - Compassionate Communication Practice Groups – Room 202 now
meeting on  Monday afternoons, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. - First United Methodist
Church, Endicott (across from Visions, at first light after crossing the
Susquehanna going north on Rt. 26). COST: Free.  A dollar or two donation
for the church is welcome. Every session self-contained; need not have
attended previous training sessions.  For more information e-mail
mjudd at stny.rr.com

Essential Dissent TV Series: Public Access Channel 4 on Time Warner Cable,
featuring local peacemaking events: Wilton Vought, videographer/producer.
Videos also available on-line at http://essentialdissent.blogspot.com
There is a calendar at the bottom of this blog which lists upcoming shows.
Wilton is available to videotape local peace, justice, and environmental
events such as speeches, lectures, panel discussions, workshops etc. on a
case-by-case basis. He currently has public access TV shows in Binghamton,
Ithaca, Oneonta, Norwich, and Syracuse, and can bring your event to a
potential audience of approximately 1.6 million people. Call him at
607-765-3859 for more information.

Thursday - 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM - Radio Not Bombs! - WHRW 90.5FM Binghamton,
streaming at www.whrwfm.org. To learn more or hear past shows, visit:
www.myspace.com/radionotbombs

Thursday - 6:00-7:00 PM - Social Justice Hour - Public Access Television
(#4)
Thursday - BRSC meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at the Broome
County Library (185 Court St in Binghamton) in the Decker Community Room at
6pm (5:30pm Potluck)*.

Saturday - West Park Peace Gathering-West Park, Norwich, NY, courthouse
side of Rt.12-
Noon to 1 pm

Saturday - Spanish Mass 6:30 PM at St. James
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf, 10 a.m. at St. James
Vietnamese Mass, First and Third Sundays of the Month, 4 PM St. James

*MONTHLY:
 *
First Monday - BCCC Peace with Justice Meeting-Noon-Contact:  Janice
Ulangca - 797-4595

First Tuesday  - Science Cabaret of Every Month - Lost Dog Café, 222 Water
Street, Binghamton NY
7:30 PM in the Violet Room - Door opens at 6PM for drinking, dining, and
socializing before the event

Second Tuesday at 7 P.M. - Broome County Peace Action meets at the UU
Church - 183 Riverside Drive.  New members are encouraged to come. For more
information contact Ann Clune at clunemommy at yahoo.com

Fourth Thursday of each month at the Broome County Library (185 Court St in
Binghamton) in the Decker Community Room at 6pm (5:30pm Potluck)
Binghamton Regional Sustainability Coalition (BRSC) BRSC is working to
become a regional information clearinghouse to promote new and existing
sustainability efforts, a source for sustainability training and education,
a center for networking and coordination and an advocacy group that builds
community support for public policies that further our mission.

Thanks to Amy for Weekly and Monthly events:

NOTICE:  Justice & Peace Resource Center is currently located at 232 Main
Street, Binghamton, NY.  Call Amy at 754-3621 or e-mail
jpamy5 at stny.rr.comfor days & times or to make an appointment.  Social
Justice resources are
also available from the Southern Region REO
Call 786-9650

 Did you know you can access Democracy Now! from our
site<http://www.binghamtonbridge.org/>
?
As well as news from hundreds of IMC's around the globe... (left side)

 *AT THE ART THEATRE THIS WEEK: http://www.artmission.org

*We are committed to making this newsletter valuable to the most number of
community members as possible. The best way to have your event noticed by
the most people is to post it on the binghamtonbridge.org site. (see above,
it's easy). We will list recurring weekly and monthly events below, but
these listings will not be linked to a story on the site the way listings
on the events calendar do. Also, the calendar listings AUTOMATICALLY get
included in this newsletter, making it more effective and less time
consuming for the editor. If you are doing an event that repeats, please
use the Advanced Repeat menu so that it doesn't appear every day! Also,
please include a phone contact. Problems? contact us at
binghamtonbridge at gmail.com Thank you!

 You can add your event to this mailing *and to the binghamtonbridge.org:
click on Publish, then Events. You can also SEE the calendar at the
website--click on events on the top tool bar.** *Report on your group's
plans for the year or offer a book, movie review or other news of interest
to the progressive community.  *Please* add a contact phone number or email
for your listing!! The weekly calendar is our community resource: Enjoy
it!!!
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