[DFHA] Progressive Events!

Written by: Pamela Smith on Oct 16, 2006 5:49 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Democracy For the Heart of America

This following is a synopsis of events in the area of particular interest to progressives. They are in chronological order, but we want to draw particular interest to two film events sponsored by Democracy For the Heart of America; one is "Iraq for Sale" and the second is two voting integrity movies- "No Umbrella" and "Stealing America: Vote by Vote". Look forward to seeing everyone out in the progressive community!
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Our 2nd showing of "Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers"!
The 63rd Street Patriots meet every Tuesday from 5-6PM in the median at 63rd and Ward Parkway for a Peace Demonstration. This Tuesday, following the demonstration, just down the road at the Waldo branch of the KC Library, DFHA will do another free screening of Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers from 6:00-8:00pm followed by discussion time. So make your voice heard with the 63rd Street Patiriots, then carpool on down the road and watch this important documentary. We hope to see you there!
Map and info
dfha.org/event/IraqForSale101706...
[Starting in November DFHA will plan an ongoing Monday Night at the Movies series, same place and time on the 3rd Monday of each month. Watch for new postings.]
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Code Pink KC will be making an appearance at the senate Debate between McCaskill and Talent. Attendees can cast their votes for peace out front of the event and learn more about candidates for Peace in their districts, too. Wear your pink and bring your signs!
Wednesday Oct. 18th @ 6:30pm
6801 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO
For more information email info@codepinkkc.com

Next Code Pink meeting:
Thursday Nov. 2nd @ 6 p.m. at 207 Westport Road, Kansas City, MO

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IN ADDITION to the Code Pink KC action at the McCaskill v Talent Debate, The Kansas City Iraq Task Force is sponsoring:

A Vigil and Exhibit of the Missouri & Kansas EYES WIDE OPEN

THE HUMAN COST OF WAR IS THE ELECTION ISSUE!

The vigil and exhibit will take place from 5:00 to 7:00pm before the Talent / McCaskill debate this Wednesday, October 18th at 69th and Holmes, KCMO in Holmes Park, adjoining the University Academy where the debate will take place.

The event is intended to raise the issue of war in the MO Senate election. This is a non-partisan event intended to educate the public about the need to bring our troops home and end the Iraq war. Signs will be available. We ask participants who bring signs to brings ones which are not for or against candidates or parties but rather call for an end to policies of war, torture, government spying, and support non-military tools of diplomacy and peace.

We will also be distributing "Questions to ask the Candidates" brochures to debate attendees.

Please join us and speak out. We expect the debate will have good media coverage (perhaps national as the MO race has been in the national media spotlight).

Call or email us at 816 931-5256 iharritt@afsc.org to volunteer to help set up the exhibit or for more information.

We invite you to vigil with us to remind the candidates and debate attendees that 654,000 Iraqis and over 2,770 U.S. service persons have been killed in the failed Iraq war and that it is time to begin the immediate withdrawal of U.S. troops.
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Pete Best: A Musical Fundraiser for Andy Sander
Pete Best, the original drummer for the Beatles,and his band, headline a musical fundraiser for 24th District legislative candidate Andy Sandler at the Granada Theatre on Thursday, October 19th. The Von Hodads, a local surf guitar band will also perform. Tickets are $35. Sponsorships are available. General admission seating. Doors open at 7:00. Tickets are available now at
www.screenland.com/theatre/grana...

To contact Andy Sandler 913-432-8827
or andyforkansas@yahoo.com

For Google map
dfha.org/event/AndySandlerFundra...
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Chris Moreno event featuring Jay Nixon, Rep. Cleaver, & Mike Sanders! Come meet Missouri's Next 48th District State Representative Chris Moreno.
Thursday, October 19th, 5:30 to 7:30PM
Chapel Ridge Banquet Hall
3750 NE Ralph Powell Rd.
Lee's Summit, MO 64064
$325 - Host $100 - Sponsor $50 - Friend $25 - Guest
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KCPT Channel 19 will broadcast the McCaskill v Talent Debate (from the 18th) at 7:00pm, so if you 're going to the Pete Best Concert or the Moreno Fundraiser, make sure you set up your VCR to record this 'sure to be exciting' debate to showcase Claire, the next U.S. Senator from Missouri!!
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Want Peace? VOTE!
Iraq War/Occupation Peace Vigil and Rally
Sunday, October 22nd
4:00 to 5:30PM Vigil and Rally
Open Microphone: Come Listen --Come Speak Out
The event is sponsored by the American Friends Service Committee and the KC Iraq Task Force. For more information call 816 931-5256 or go to www.kciraqtaskforce.org...
For Google map
dfha.org/oct22peacerally...

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SPECIAL EVENT!!
"No Umbrella" and
"Stealing America: Vote by Vote"
Join us at the screening of these two important documentary films about election integrity on Monday, October 30th from 6:00-8:00pm. Total viewing time for both films will be just under 2 hours, so there will be time for discussion of the very real problems surrounding our elections. Free popcorn and bottled water. For more information about these films check out
www.noumbrella.org...
www.stealingamerica.org...

SEATING LIMIT of 60 people, so please reserve your seat(s) if possible, by emailing Pamela at kiteinthewind59@gmail.com

dfha.org/event/NoUmbrella-Steali...
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Location: Kansas City, MO 64101