No. 157, Jan. 17-23, 2001

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Thurs., Jan. 17 • Anti-War Road Show featuring David Rovics, 10pm at Fine Arts Theatre, 36 Biltmore Ave. Tickets available at Issues Newsstand, next to the theater. 242-3257. Fri., Jan. 18 • Asheville Global Report Birthday Bash: Celebrate AGR’s 3rd birthday with members of Scrappy Hamilton, Egg, Piedmont Charisma, and the Merle. 9pm, Broadway’s. $5 benefits your favorite newspaper.
Sat., Jan. 19 • “Path to Peace: a continuing dialogue” – WNC Peace Coalition Teach-in to include educational and artistic events. Topics will focus on why the US has been targeted for terrorism, the impact of war on society and civil rights, and non-violent solutions that foster peace. Info on tabling opportunities or to register: Peace Line, 271-0022.
Sat., Jan. 19 • “In Concert for Peace”, featuring Peggy Seeger, Jimmy Landry, Chris Rosser, Michael Farr, and Cecil Bothwell. Tickets are $15; 10% of proceeds benefit the WNC Peace Coalition and the Martin Luther King Prayer Breakfast. 6pm, Grey Eagle. Info: Peace Line, 271-0022.
Sat., Jan. 26 • Welcome Home CLARE & JON! A celebration of Clare Hanrahan’s and Jon Hunt’s release from prison. Cecil Bothwell in concert, Clare and Jon will speak, followed by a Contra Dance. 4-8pm at the Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave.
Sat., Jan. 26 • Free Radio Asheville benefit show featuring The Unholy Trio and Piedmont Charisma at Vincent’s Ear, 68 N. Lexington Ave.
Mon., Jan 28 • “Understanding Islamic Religion and Culture”: a community forum. 6:30pm, WC Reid Community Center. Info: 252-4713.
Wed., Jan. 30 • “Questions and Answers About Civil Liberties in Times of Stress -- Like Now”: A free ACLU program. 7-8:45pm, Owen Conference Center, UNCA campus. Sat., Feb. 2 • Protest animal cruelty at the circus.  Join Carolina Animal Action to protest Ringling Bros. from 2 until 3:30 at the Bi-Lo Center.  Meet at noon in Asheville to carpool.  Info: 298-4647, or meatstinks@aol.com
Tues., Feb. 5 * Bill Moyers Reports: Trading Democracy – Documentary examines the secret tribunals that are changing our laws — thanks to NAFTA. Showing on Public Broadcasting System stations at 10pm. Info: www.pbs.org/tradesecrets/

Mondays-- Carolininas for Health Care Access meets, 7:30pm, Fortune Center, 727 Haywood Road.Call Rebecca Campbell at 258-4862 for more info.
Mondays-- Drumming circle, 7pm at Mysts of Avalon, 640 Merrimon Ave., Ste. 201. Info: 281-2616.
Second and fourth Mondays-- Compassion for Animals vegetarian/vegan potluck, 7:30pm, 227 Edgewood St. (Friends Meeting Place). Call 253-6176 or 281-1693.
Third Mondays-- Zero Population Growth of Asheville meets. Call Greg Wilcox at 665-7531 or gwilcox@ioa.com
Third Mondays-- Asheville Latin-Americans for Advancement meets. Call 277-1797 for details.
Tuesdays-- Food Not Bombs serves free vegan food and informal activist networking at Pack Place, 6pm. 771-5660.
First Tuesdays—
Community of Compassion, marijuana decriminalization group, meets at 7pm at 727 Haywood Rd. (Fortune Building) in West Asheville. 251-0343.
Second and Fourth Tuesdays-- Asheville Direct Action Network meets at Jubilee, basement entrance, Soul Cafe, 101 Patton Ave., 7pm. Info: 251-1782.
Wednesdays-- Prison Industrial Complex Discussion Group meets, 8pm, Stephenson Basement, Warren Wilson College. Info:Ginelle, 771-3901.
Wednesdays— Spanish language practice with a native speaker, 12:30pm at International Link, 87 Patton. 255-9104.
First Wednesdays— La Leche League toddler group meets 10:30am at Murphy-Oakley Rec Center, 749 Fairview Rd. 299-9236.
First and third Wednesdays— Earth First! meets,7pm at the Fortune Building, 729 Haywood Rd. (at the corner of Brevard) in West Asheville. Info: Cathie @ 285-0631.
Thursdays-- Asheville Students for a Healthy Environment (ASHE) meets in the Highsmith Center, Rm. 37, UNCA at 7pm. 236-3834.
Thursdays-- New at International Link: French language practice with a native speaker, 12:30pm at International Link, 87 Patton. 255-9104.
First Thursdays-- Gay & Lesbian Pagan Alliance potluck meeting at Mysts of Avalon, 640 Merrimon Ave., Ste. 201. Info: 281-2616.
First and third Thursdays-- Women's International League for Peace and Freedom/UNCA sponsors discussion group dealing with nuclear power issues. Call 232-5196 or 254-5489.
Second Saturdays-- International link Community Center, 87 Patton Ave. 255-9104.
Sundays * Asheville Prison Book Program meets 4pm at 101 Woodrow. Call 254-3025 for more info.
Sundays • Food Not Bombs serves free vegan food and informal activist networking at Pack Place, 6pm. Info: Abe, 281-0313
Sundays-- Free capoeira classes, 5pm. Info: 232-2980 or dravenarcane@hotmail.com
Third Sundays— La Leche League meets 4pm at WNC Breastfeeding Center, 50 Doctor’s Dr. 628-4438.
Second and Fourth Sundays-- Jubilee environmental team meets downstairs at Jubilee, 46 Wall St., 11am. Info: 250-9116.

Other areas

Raleigh, NC Sat., Jan. 19 • Statewide rally for nonviolence and alternatives to war
. March from MLK Jr. Gardens to the state capitol building begins at noon, to be followed by a rally and speakers. Organized by North Carolinians for Alternatives to War (NCAW). For info on transportation, housing, or other questions, contact Allison: agb7@duke.edu

Newport, Tennessee, Jan. 19— Adhoc protest against the Ku Klux Klan at Cocke County Courthouse, 12:30pm. The KKK intends to celebrate Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee’s birthday while protesting the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

Washington, DC Jan. 25 - 27 • The 5th Annual National Conference on Organized Resistance: A weekend of teach-ins, lectures, workshops, sharing, panels, food, community and so much more. Info on events, housing, transportation, childcare, etc.:

New York City, New York Jan. 31 - Feb. 4 • Anti-capitalist convergence against the World Economic Forum: A joyous, creative resistance to the WEF’s stifling grey culture of corporate conformity; actions whose diversity of tactics will reflect the rich diversity of our city’s communities.

Active Students for a Healthy Environment (ASHE), 251- 6797x 1179. ecology@bulldog.unca.edu.
Amnesty International, 251-6626.
Anti-Racist Action (ARA), PO Box 2503, Asheville, NC 28801. ara_asheville@hotmail.com
Asheville Free School, PO Box 2792, Asheville,NC 28801. 236-3622. ashevillefreeschool@hotmail.com
Asheville Prison Books, 254-3025
Asheville Community Resource Center (forming) 250- 1248
Blue Ridge Equality Alliance, 236-2033 or leestin@cs.com.
Canary Coalition, clean air group, PO Box 1556, Whitier, NC 28789-1556.
Carolina Animal Action, PO Box 19242, Asheville, NC 28815. meatstinks@aol.com. 298-4647.
Carolina-Chiapas Connection, 675-5525 or jmorgan@yancey.main.nc.us.
Carolina Farm Stewardship Association, 919-542-2402.
Clean Water Fund, 29 1/2 Page Ave., Asheville, NC 28801. 251-1291 or 1-800-929-4480. www.cwfnc.org or cwfnc@main.nc.us.
CLOSER gay and lesbian group, CLOSERmail@aol.com Community of Compassion, 251-0343, herbmercy@aol.com.
City Seeds, 70 Woodfin Pl. #237, Asheville, NC 28801. 236-2299.
Direct Action Network, Sharon 828-251-1782.
Environmental and Conservation Organization (ECO), 119 3rd Ave. West, Hendersonville, NC 28792. 692-0385.
The Exchange barter network, Kathleen Stith, 626-2955.
Food Not Bombs • Feeding the hungry and building community, call Abe @ 281-0313 or Nina @ 250-9882.
Free Radio Asheville, PO Box 1485, Asheville, NC 28802. radioasheville@hotmail.com.
International Link Community Center, 87 Patton Ave., Asheville, NC 28801. 255-9104.
Just Economics, 45 Sardis Rd., Asheville, NC 28806. 665-2198. Katuah Earth First!, PO Box 1485, Asheville, NC 28802. 285-0631.
Leonard Peltier Support Group, PO Box 2584, Asheville, NC 28802. anarchist_17@hotmail.com 232-0951.
The Mediation Center, 189 College St., Asheville, NC 28801-3030. 251-6089. tmc@buncombe.main.nc.us or www.main.nc.us/tmc
Mosaic Vortex youth center (forming), Call Breanna Leslie at 258-9395.
Nuclear Information and Resource Service Southeast, P.O. Box 7586, Asheville, NC 28802. Contact: Mary Olsen, 828-251-2060. nirs.se@mindspring.com or www.nirs.org.
People of Faith Against the Death Penalty, 274-8798.
PFLAG, gay and lesbian family group, 277-7815.
PFLAG Hendersonville, 696-8250.
Physicians for Social Responsibility, Lew Patrie at 299-1242 or Terry Clark at 667-0287.
Quality Forward, volunteer stream clean up. Call Gretchen at 254-1776. P.O. Box 22, Asheville, NC 28802.
Socialist Action contact: George Robinson, 232-4922.
Southern Appalachian Biodiversity Project, PO Box 3141, Asheville, NC 28802. 258-2667.
Southern Appalachian Center for Cooperative Ownership, 12 1/2 Wall St. Ste. D, Asheville, NC 28801. 232-0632.
Town Hall Project, P.O. Box 2463, Asheville, NC 28802. 271-1032.
Voices for Peace, c/o Brevard College, Box B-5649, 400 N. Broad
War Resisters League, 277-0758. War Tax Resistance Coordinating Committee, 1-800269-7464. 285-0010.
Western Carolina Women’s Coalition, PO Box 402, Asheville, NC 28802. 251-5986.
Western North Carolina Alliance, 70 Woodfin Pl. #326, Asheville, NC 28801. 258-8737.
WNC Citizens for an End to Institutional Bigotry, PO Box 18640, Asheville, NC 28814. 669-6677.www.main.nc.us/wncceib.
WNC Green Party, meeting info: 254-5195.
WNC Peace Coalition, email: wncpc@main.nc.us website: www.main.nc.us/wncpc
WNC School of the Americas Watch, 254-5195.
Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, 255-8065.
YWCA of Asheville, 185 S. French Broad Ave., Asheville, NC 28801. 254-7206.www.main.nc.us/ywca.
Zero Population Growth of Asheville, 31 Overlook Drive, Candler, NC. Greg Wilcox, 665-7531, gwilcox@ioa.com
Zim-Zam Eco-House, 277-0758.

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