Fellow Progressives:

    Please help us expand! Tell your friends to email tomulrich@mybluelight.com to be included. Plus, let us know of events which should be included.
   Also, I have include a new feature at the end.  Several current videos of interest to progressives.
   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. Sun June 15, 6 PM - LEPOCO Potluck and Politics at LEPOCO Peace Center, 313 W. Fourth St in Bethlehem. Don MacRae will
discuss "Today in Venezuela & Columbia". :Please bring some food
to share. For info call 610-691-8730.
2a. 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!
2b. 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)
3a. Wed. June 18, 10 AM - Bucks County Commissioners' Meeting at Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Rd, Morrisville. For info http://www.buckscounty.org/
3b. Wed. June 18, 6:30 PM - Public Forum on "The Future of Philadelphia's Wireless Internet Initiative" at Temple University, 13th & Montgomery Ave. (Tuttleman Learning Center - 105) For info call 215-990-3702 or email mediamobilizing@gmail.com 
4. Wed. June 18 to Sat. June 21 - Bethlehem Southside Film Festival at various locations in Bethlehem. Documentaries include "Walking to New Orleans", "Iraq War Veterans: Soldiers into Students", "The Parade", and "Reserved to Fight" which screen together on three separate occasions at Lehigh University's Neville Hall (Wed 7 PM, Fri 7:30 PM, Sat 5 PM) For info go to http://www.ssff.org
5a. 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  
5b. Thurs. June 19,  Noon to 1PM - Health Care for All in PA Rally and Press Event in Harrisburg on Capitol Steps (3rd and State). It is also a National Day of Protest Against Health Insurance Companies. For more info email s.strauss@pachurches.org
5c. Thurs. June 19, 7:30 - Central Bucks Coalition for Peace Action Meeting at Doylestown Presbyterian Church in Andrews Hall (105). Several participants in the Israel/Palestine trip will discuss their experience. For info call Susan at 215-345-0653
6. 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.
7a. Sat. June 21, 7 PM - "Uncounted - The New Math of American Elections will be shown at the Bux-Mont Unitarian Church, Street Rd just east of 611. Sponsored by the Peace and Justice committee. 
7b. 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.
7b. Sat. June 21, 9:30-11:30 AM - Montgomery County Democratic Training at Upper Perkiomen Senior Center, 517 Jefferson St, East Greenville. Open to Democratic Commiteepeople and other Democrats in Area 1,2, and 3. Five other events to follow. For info call 215-219-1172 or email bwhitman@mcdems.org 
7b. Sat. June 21 or Sun June 22 - MoveOn's Hungry for Change Bake Sale. Host a bake sale or find one near you -- a sure cure for the sour taste of the last 7 1/2 years. http://pol.moveon.org/event/events/create.html?action_id=123&id=12823-2981543-W04UaL&a mp;t=1
8. 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. RSVP to Bill Deckhart at 215-380-6804 or email Catleary3@aol.com for reservations. ($20 or $35 a couple) 
9. 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.
10. Wed. June 25 - Screening of Body of War at the Garden Theater in Princeton, NJ. Sponsored by Coalition for Peace Action with a discussion led by Phil Donahue to follow. Tickets available through CFPA only. For info call 609-924-5022 or go to http://www.peacecoalition.org
11. 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
12. 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)
13a. Wed. July 2, 6PM-8:30PM - Annual Peace is Patriotic Event at the Princeton Monument Park in Princeton NJ. Keynote speaker will be Retired U.S. Army Col. Ann Wright. Bring lawn chairs. For more info call 609-924-5022.
13b. Wed. July 2, 7 PM - Philly for Change Meeting at Tritone, 1508 South Street Phila. (1st Wed)
13c. Wed. July 2, 10 AM - Bucks County Commissioners' Meeting at a location TBA. For info http://www.buckscounty.org/
14a. Thurs July 3, 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)
14b. Thurs. July 3, 7:30 PM - Montco DFA Meeting at the Jenkintown Library. For more info go to http://www.democracyforamerica.com/events/29110 (1st Thurs)
15a. Fri. July 4 - Independence Day
15b. July 4, 7 PM - (NO) First Friday Film Forum in Langhorne. It will resume in Sept.  Contact Linda at 215-702-8387 or lindamanzo224@verizon.net for info. (1st Fri)
16. Sat. July 5, 1 PM - Post-Independence Day Memorial & Walk-About for Peace at Independence Hall in Phila. with reading names of war dead, music, speakers, bell-tolling, Walk-About Independence Mall area, more. For info 610-544-1818 or email brandywine@juno.com. 
17a. Sun. July 6, 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)
17b. Sun. July 6, 6-8 PM - Lower Bucks Coalition for Peace Action meeting at 6:30 (potluck at 6) at St. James Episcopal Church, 330 S. Bellevue Ave in Langhorne. For info email Bill at billdeckhart1@earthlink.net.  (1st Sun)
18. Mon. July 7, 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)
19. 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. 
20. Fri. July 11, 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. (usually 1st Fri)
21. Sat. July 12, 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) 
22. 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)
23. Mon. July 14, 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)
24. Wed. July 16, 10 AM - Bucks County Commissioners' Meeting at a location TBA. For info http://www.buckscounty.org/
25. 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
26. 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 
27. Wed. Aug 6, 8AM-Noon - Hiroshima Day at Lockheed Martin in Valley Forge, PA (behind the King of Prussia Mall).
8AM - Vigil; Noon - Ceremony of Remembrance & Resistance, including Nonviolent Civil Disobedience. For info 610-544-1818 or email brandywine@juno.com.
28. 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
29. 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 
30. 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/
31. Sat. Sept. 20, 11AM-4PM - 9th Annual Bucks County Peace Fair at Buckingham Friends Meeting and School is devoted to promoting harmony in the home, community, environment and the world. We are looking for exhibitors and vendors who wish to promote values consistent with our mission. $25 per table. More info at http://www.quakerpeacefair.org, info@quakerpeacefair.org, or call Peter Ray at 215-794-5816.
32. 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
33. 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.
34. 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/
35. 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
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Videos for Progressives

1. Bill Moyers speech at a median reform conference (June 6-8) http://youtube.com/watch?v=Y0r71L7cojE (28 mins)
2. Hillary Clinton in Washington DC speech Saturday June 7 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lm5hQDFfRvA (30 mins)
3. Barack Obama in St. Paul Minnesota on Tuesday June 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gI3FLN1t8j0 (28 mins)