Fellow Progressives:

Please help us expand! Tell your friends to email tomulrich@mybluelight.com to be included.

Also, let us know about other events in the Bucks/Mont area.

Another site to check regularly for progressive events is http://www.progressivenetworksepa.org. It has individual calendars for Bucks & Montgomery counties.
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            MONTHLY CALENDAR - (Daily/Weekly Events at the end) 

1. Fri. May 30 - Sun. June 1 - Guantanamo Cell Tour in Philadelphia at Dilworth Plaza near Philadelphia City Hall. (Fri 1-7, Sat 9-7, Sun 10-4) For info email PACellTour@gmail.com

2a. Sat. May 31, 1-9 PM - Speaking of Peace: A Festival of the Arts at Frazer Mennonite Church, 57 Maple Linden Lane, Frazer. Live music plus writing and tile-making workshops, an art show, a peace labyrinth, and kid activities. For info see http://www.frazermennonite.org or contact Sharon at frazerpeacefest@gmail.com or call 215-692-2841.

2b. Sat. May 31, Noon-4PM - Arts in the Garden Tour. Wander through 9 lovely gardens in Langhorne Borough and view the works of local artists and musicians. Tickets ($12) available at Judy's Corner on S. Bellevue Ave., Langhorne. For more info email info@langhornearts.org.

2c. Sat. May 31, 9:30 AM-Noon - SEPA First Suburbs Issues Convention at Bishop McDevitt High School, 125 Royal Ave. Wyncote to discuss education finance, housing, infrastructure, and social services. For more info call 215-332-2700.

3a. Sun. June 1, 2-6 PM - 1st Annual Community Picnic for 143rd Democrats at PA State Police Picnic Grove, 82 Scott Rd. Perkasie (Bedminister Twp). Speaker will be David Sirota author and national columnist, Congressman Patrick Murphy, State Rep candidate Diane Allison, and Chairman John Cordisco of Bucks Democrats. $40 ($15 under 12). For tickets/info call 610-847-2394 or email tickets@143democrats.com 

3b. Sun. June 1, 6:30-7:30 PM - Wayne Monthly Peace Vigil takes place on the corner of Lancaster and South Wayne Avenues in Wayne. For info email marilyn.furfari@oracle.com or call 610-640-2716) (1st Sun)

3c. Sun. June 1, 6PM - Potluck and Politics: "Crossing the Line at the School of the Americas" at the LEPOCO Peace Center (313 W. 4th Street, Bethlehem). Screening of "Convctions: Prisoners of Conscience" and words from Joe DeRaymond and Art Landis. Please bring some food to share. For info at 610-691-8730 or http://www.lepoco.org  

4a. Mon. June 2, 7-8:30 PM - SPQ Progressives (Sellersville/Perkasie/Quakertown) will meet at the Perkasie Library at 491 Arthur Ave to show and discuss the DVD -"Orwell Rolls In His Grave" which explores the one thing the media doesn't want to talk about - itself.  For more info call Tom at 215-258-3894 (1st Mon) 

4b. Mon. June 2, 6:30-7 PM - Bryn Mawr Peace Coalition Silent Vigil followed by our regular monthly meeting at 7 at Ludington Library in Bryn Mawr. All are welcome. Call Karen Barton at 610-525-3784 or email astrique@aol.com for more info. (1st Mon)

5. Tues. June 3, 8 AM - Sierra Club Harrisburg Lobby Day at PA State Capitol. Help promote legislation to combat Global Warming. For info call email tszelagowski@penncolor.com or call 717-232-0101 or go to http://environment.meetup.com/240/calendar/7983039/

6a. Wed. June 4, 7 PM - Philly for Change Meeting at Tritone, 1508 South Street Phila. (1st Wed)

6b. Wed. June 4, 10 AM - Bucks County Commissioners' Meeting at a location TBA. For info http://www.buckscounty.org/

7a. Thurs June 5, 7-8:30 PM - Northwest Greens Meeting at Weaver's Way Meeting Room, 610 Carpenter Lane, Phila. For more info call 215-843-4256 or email nwgreens@yahoo.com (1st Thurs)

7b. Thurs. June 5, 7:30 PM - Montco DFA Meeting at the Jenkintown Library. For more info go to http://www.democracyforamerica.com/events/29110

8a. Fri. June 6, 7 PM - First Friday Film Forum at The Peace Center at Maple and Bellvue Ave. in Langhorne will show "Unconctitutional, The War on Our Civil Liberties". This documentary points out that there was no congressional debate on The Patriot Act before Congress passed it.  Contact Linda at 215-702-8387 or lindamanzo224@verizon.net for info. (1st Fri)

8b. Fri. June 6, 7:30 PM - Hatboro First Friday Environmental Video Series at the Art of Life Studio in the Red Barn Mall, 120 S.York Rd. (near Byberry Rd), Hatboro. Free but seating is limited so call for reservations - 215-444-0249. (1st Fri)

9. Fri. June 6- Sun. June 8 - National Conference for Media Reform in Minneapolis. Go to http://www.freepress.net for more info.

10. Sat. June 7, 12 Noon - Bucks County Sierra Club Picnic at Tyler State Park Boat House Picnic Area is open to anyone who wants to share good food, meet other environmentally conscious people in the area. The Sierra Club will bring food and drinks for people who have RSVP'ed for the picnic. If people want to bring a dish to pass that would be great! For info call 215-508-3310 or go to http://environment.meetup.com/240/calendar/8021081/

11. Sun. June 8, 4:30 PM - Brandywine Peace Community Monthly Potluck Supper & Program at the University Lutheran Church, 3637 Chestnut Street, Phila. Rabbi Arthur Waskow speaking on "King, Kennedy, Chicago: 40 Years in the Wilderness, Is it Time to Cross the River?". Bring a main dish, salad, or dessert to share.  For info 610-544-1818 or email brandywine@juno.com. (2nd Sun)

12a. Mon. June 9, 7 PM - Phila Free Library Speaker's Series presents Ahmed Rashid - "Descent into Chaos: The U.S. and the Failure of Nation Building in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Central Asia" at 1901 Vine St. Phila. Free 215-686-5322

12b. Mon. June 9, 7 PM - Main Line Peace Network meeting at the Ludington Library in Bryn Mawr. Call Robin Stelly at 267-240-9819 or email rstelly@pennaction.org for more info. (2nd Mon)

13. Tues.  June 10, 7 PM - Bucks County NAACP General Meeting at Yardley-Makefield Library, 1080 Edgewood Rd., Yardley. For more info go to http://www.bucksnaacp.org or email bucksnaacp@yahoo.com 

14a. Thurs. June 12, 7 PM - Bucks County Sierra Club Meeting at Doylestown Public Library, 150 S. Pine Street, Doylestown.
For more http://environment.meetup.com/240/calendar/7902240/

14b. Thurs. June 12, 9:30 - Montgomery County Commissioners, Salary Board, and Election Board Meeting in Norristown on the 8th Floor, One Montgomery Plaza. For more info go to http://www.montcopa.org

15. Fri. June 13, 8 PM - Annual People's Choice Concert at The Folk Factory at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Restoration, 6900 Stenton Avenue, Phila. (corner of Stenton Ave and Gorgas Lane). Featuring The Fretnoughts, Vic Sadot, Joe Fanning, Becky Davidson, and Judy Bubar.  Folk Factory Coffeehouse motto is "music and progressive social change". Donation on sliding scale ($7-20) For more info go to http://www.folkfactory.org.
 
16a. Sat. June 14, 10AM - 3PM - First Annual Peace Fair in Chester County at The Peace Center at Birmingham Meeting House, 1245 Birmingham Rd West Chester. Free 

16b. Sat. June 14, 10:30-12 Noon - E. Montgomery County Coalition for Peace Action (CFPA) meeting at Foulkeways Retirement Community, 1120 Meeting House Rd. in Gwynedd. For info call Al Krass at 215-547-2656. (2nd Sat) 

17a. Tues. June 17, 7 PM - Phila Free Library Speaker's Series sponsors George Lakoff speaking about "The Political Mind: Why You Can't Understand 21st-Century American Politics with an 18th-Century Brain" at Phila Free Library, 1901 Vine St. Free!

17b. Tues. June 17, 7:15 PM - Bucks County Chapter for Nonviolent Peaceforce meets at Doylestown Friends Meetinghouse, 95 East Oakland Ave., Doylestown. You are  welcome to join us. For information, email Carol Miller at camil888@verizon.net or call 215-345-1714. It is a nonpartisan unarmed peacekeeping force composed of trained civilians from around the world. (3rd Tues)

18. Wed. June 18, 10 AM - Bucks County Commissioners' Meeting at a location TBA. For info http://www.buckscounty.org/

19. Thurs. June 19, Noon - Hands Off Our Healthcare Rally at Cigna, Two Liberty Place, 16th & Chestnut, Phila. For more info cal 610-544-1818 or email brandywine@juno.com    

20. Fri. June 20, 7 PM - "The Planet Earth Show" for the Whole Family at St. Peter's Church 654 N. Easton Rd. in Glenside. The Quiet Riot (Bill and Dave Mettler) show, which blends comedy, sound effects, music, and audience participation, is about the wonder of our planet and protecting it and our children's future. The evening includes an ice cream social. The program is for all ages. For info call 215-887-1765.

21. Sat. June 21, 10 AM (9:30 signup) - Strategy meeting for progressive groups in Bucks and Montgomery counties at a central location. Call Tom at 215-258-3894 or email tomulrich@mybluelight.com for more info.

22. Sun. June 22, 5-8 PM - Bucks County Chapters of Coalition for Peace Action Dinner (Upper, Central and Lower) at the Yardley United Methodist Church, Rt. 332. Program at 5 on Interfaith Compassionate Listening Delegation to Israel/Palestine, Dinner at 6, Discussion at 6:45. The event is a fundraiser for CFPA's PA staffing campaign.  Call Jerry Taylor 215-493-6625 with RSVP

23. Mon. June 23 - PA Red-Letter Day for Redistricting Reform. HB 2420 must be passed by today for this to happen in 2010 (next opportunity 2020). It calls for a Constitutional Amendment which requires passage in tw consecutive PA Legislative sessions. Check out http://palwv.org to read more about the legislation, then call your PA senator and representative.

24. Thurs. June 26, 9:30 - Montgomery County Commissioners, Salary Board, and Election Board Meeting in Norristown on the 8th Floor, One Montgomery Plaza. For more info go to http://www.montcopa.org

25. Sun. June 29, 6-8:30 PM - NE Philly for Justice & Peace Meeting at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, Robbins Ave. & Loretta St. in NE Philly. (Potluck at 6, meeting at 7) For more info call Al Krass at 215-547-2656. (last Sun)
 
26. Tues. July 8, 6:45-8:45 PM - Sellersville/Perkasie/Quakertown (SPQ) Progressives will meet on Tuesday this month at the Quakertown Library for a free screening of "The 11th Hour" with Leonardo DiCaprio. This is a movie about the environment you should NOT miss. For more info call Tom at 215-258-3894. 

27. Sun. July 13, 4:30 PM - Brandywine Peace Community Monthly Potluck Supper & Program at the University Lutheran Church, 3637 Chestnut Street, Phila."3 Years After Katrina: Rebuilding in New Orleans, Peace in Our Streets: Philadelphia and in New Orleans" - Debi Richter, CodePINK for Peace. Bring a main dish, salad, or dessert to share.  For info 610-544-1818 or email brandywine@juno.com. (2nd Sun)

28. Sat. July 26 & Sun. July 27 - Camp Wellstone Philadelphia offers 2 days of training for progressive candidates and managers. Sponsored by Progressive Majority! For more info go to http://www.wellstone.org/training-calendar/camp-wellstone-philadelphia or email Rafael at rvega@progressivemajority.org

29. Tues.  July 29, 7 PM - Bucks County NAACP General Meeting at Yardley-Makefield Library, 1080 Edgewood Rd., Yardley. For more info go to http://www.bucksnaacp.org or email bucksnaacp@yahoo.com 

30. Mon. Aug. 11 - Thurs. Aug 14. - 5th Annual Youth Assembly at the United Nations "Step Up: Taking Plans Into Action" to apply go to http://www.faf.org/programs/unyouthassembly/ya_home.htm

31. Tues.  August 12, 7 PM - Bucks County NAACP General Meeting at Yardley-Makefield Library, 1080 Edgewood Rd., Yardley. For more info go to http://www.bucksnaacp.org or email bucksnaacp@yahoo.com 

32. Sat. Aug. 16 & Sun. Aug 17 - 5th Annual DemocracyFest (DFA - Democracy for America) will be held just outside Washington DC. For more info go to http://www.democracyfest.net/

33. Fri. Sept. 26, 7 PM & Sat. Sept 27, 9AM to 3PM - Cecilian Center for Earth, Arts, and Spirit will sponsor a retreat called "A Journey That Integrates Faith, Human Rights, and Earth" at Mt. St. Joseph Academy, 120 W. Wissahickon Ave. Flourtown. It features Sister Helen Prejean, CSJ and Sister Mary Grathwohl, OSB. For more info call 215-849-3364 or email meclark2004@verizon.net

34. Fri. Oct. 10 to Sun. Oct. 12 - Nonviolent Conflict Intervention Training of Trainers Workshop. For more info about the workshop and costs, contact Carol Miller at camil888@verizon.net or call 215-345-1714.

35. Mon. Oct 27, 8 PM - Phila Speakers Series presents Paul Rusesabagina, courageous humanitarian of Hotel Rwanda. For tickets and more info go to http://www.philadelphiaspeakersseries.org/

36. Mon. Dec. 1, 8 PM - Phila Speakers Series presents Garrison Keillor, author, humorist, and radio host of A Prairie Home Companion. For tickets and more info go to http://www.philadelphiaspeakersseries.org/
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                         DAILY/WEEKLY EVENTS

1. Every evening at 6 PM - TV Program "Democracy Now" with Amy Goodman on WYBE (Channe 20 or 35 in some areas). It's an hour interviews on issues of the day that are not often heard on other programs. You can also listen daily online at http://www.democracynow.org

2. Every evening on MSNBC at 8-9 PM - Countdown with Keith Olbermann. News of the day and it is worthwhile viewing if only for the Special Commentary at the end. Finally someone speaks truth to power. 

3. Every day on your computer, you can listen to Thom Hartmann at http://www.AirAmerica.com/listen . A progressive voice of reason. Live from noon to 3 PM (EST) on Air America Talk Radio.

4. Every Other Mon. 6:30 - 7:30 PM - NAACP Youth Council Meeting at No Longer Bound Recreation Center on Norton Ave. in Bristol Pa. 

5a. Every Tues., 6-7 PM - Doylestown Peace Vigil at the intersection of State and Main in Doylestown. All are welcome and we have signs.

5b. Every Tues. 9-11 PM (usually) - Frontline on PBS - looks at current issues in the news.

6a. Every Wed., 8-9 PM - "Voices of the Voters" Radio program on Voting Integrity and other issues which effect our rights and Democracy at local "Philadelphia Radio Station" WNJC 1360 AM. Online at http://www.wnjc1360.com/Live_Netcast/live_netcast.html.

6b. Every Wed., 5-6 PM - Peace Vigil #1 outside the Unitarian Society of Germantown, 6511 Lincoln Drive in West Mount Airy. For info call 215-843-4256 or email nwgreens@yahoo.com.

6c. Every Wed., 7-8 PM - Peace Vigil #2 outside Border's Book Store in Germantown Ave. at Bethlehem Pike in Chestnut Hill. For info call 215-843-4256 or email nwgreens@yahoo.com.

7. Every Thurs., 5:30-6:30 PM - PA Action/CFPA Peace Vigil near the intersection of Rt. 1 and Oxford Valley Rd. (near Oxford Valley Mall - we stand in fron of the closed Fuddrucker's restaurant and park in the vacant lot behind it) Call Robin at 267-240-9819 for more info. 

8a. Every Fri., 9:30 PM - Bill Moyers Journal on PBS - Followed at 10:30 by NOW on PBS. You can watch any program later at http://www.pbs.org/moyers/ and http://www.pbs.org/now/ 

8b. Every Fri., 5-5:30 PM - Phoenixville Peace Vigil at the corner of Bridge and Main in downtown Phoenixville.

9. Every Sat., 10-11 AM - Sellersville Peace Vigil at Main St. and Temple Ave. sponsored by Upper Bucks Coalition for Peace Action. Call Angela at 215-257-1300 for more info.

10a. Every Sunday, 12-3 PM - United for Progress radio show at http://www.thericksmithshow.com on WHYL 960 Carlisle/Harrisburg. 

10b. Every Sunday 3-5 PM - VoteRescue Radio, a new weekly two-hour radio show steaming live on We the People Radio Network (100.1 FM in the Austin area and http://www.wtprn.com ) 

11. Weekly Email - Interesting Weekly Newsletter called "Stephen Views the News" comes out. Go to http://stephenviewsthenews.blogspot.com

12. New Progressive on-line monthly, the Philadelphia Jewish Voice an alternative to the increasingly conservative Jewish Exponent. Check us out at http://www.pjvoice.com

13. To contact members of Congress
a. Call 1-800-828-0498 or 1-866-340-9281 for anyone in Congress.
b. Use this excellent link. http://www.capwiz.com/ncec/home