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MONTHLY FOCUS -

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MONTHLY CALENDAR - (Weekly, Farmers Markets, & Media on right)

1a. Mon. Nov. 30, 7 PM - Montco Greens Meeting at the FIG CAFE, 437 Old York Rd., Jenkintown. The owner has graciously set aside room for us. For more info go to http://www.montcogreens.org or contact Ed at 267-825-4654 or ebonsell @ earthlink.net.

1b. Mon. Nov. 30, 7:30 - Citizens Meeting at Rockledge Borough Hall, 21 Huntingdon Pike. Neighbors talk to each other about the proposed train line from Phila to Newtown. See it live at http://www.OneIfByLandBucksCounty.com

2a. Tues. Dec. 1, Noon to 1 PM - Amy Goodman National Speaking Tour at Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine St. She is the host of the radio/TV news hour Democracy Now! She is on a national speaking tour to mark DN!'s 13th anniversary and launch her new book, Breaking the Sound Barrier. Free! For info go to : Click Here or call 215-567-4341.

2b. Tues. Dec. 1, 7 PM – Buck County Chapter of the United Nations Association Program at Penn Hall, Pennswood Village, 1382 Newtown-Langhorne Road (Rte 413), Newtown. Thomas Miller, President of the United Nations Association and former U.S. Ambassador to Bosnia and to Greece, will speak about Obama's Policies and the United Nations. For info call Don Grubbs at 215-504-0508. Free to the public.

2c. Tues. Dec. 1, 7-9:30 PM - Political Quizzo at Vintage Bar & Grill, 1116 Old York Rd., Abington. For info call 215-886-7376 or email info @ joshshapiro.org.

3a. Wed. Dec. 2, 7 PM - Philly for Change at Tritone, 1508 South Street Phila. For more info go to http://www.phillyforchange.com/ (1st Wed)

3b. Wed. Dec. 2, 6-9 PM - Greendrinks of Delaware Valley is a monthly social gathering of all things green, ecological, environmental, organic, renewable, regenerative, and restorative. Check for a meeting near at http://greendrinksdelawarevalley.blogspot.com/ (1st Wed)

3c. Wed. Dec. 2, 10 AM - Bucks County Commissioners' Meeting. For info go to http://www.BucksCounty.org (1st & 3rd Wed)

3d. Wed. Dec. 2, 7:30 PM - Bucks County Foodshed Alliance Meeting at the Village Library, 727 Penns Park Road in Wrightstown, Pa. 18940. The library is located between 2nd Street Pike (Rt. 232) and Rt. 413 in Wrightstown. Free and open to the public with a moderated discussion to follow. For more go to http://www.BucksCountyFoodShedAlliance.org (1st Wed)

3e. Wed. Dec. 2, 6:45-8:45 PM - Bridge to Action Meeting at the Horsham Library, 435 Babylon Rd, Horsham. For info go to http://www.BridgeToAction.org.

3f. Wed. Dec. 2, 5-6 PM - BuxMont CFPA will be sponsoring a Afghanistan Peace Vigil at the Trenton Makes Bridge on Bridge Street in Morrisville. We will have a banner that will, hopefully, be illuminated by car headlights and flashlights and people are encouraged to bring battery operated candles to do a candlelight vigil. If you have signs that can be seen in the dark please feel free to bring them.

3g. Wed. Dec. 2, 5-6 PM - Afghanistan Anti-War and Anti-Escalation Peace Vigil in Bryn Mawr at Lancaster (Route 30) and Bryn Mawr Avenues. For info call 610-491-9549 or go to http://www.DelMontPDA.wordpress.com

3h. Wed. Dec. 2, 4:30 PM - Anti-War Protest at Philadelphia City Hall west side (15th & Market Streets.) Day after Obama's announcement to escalate the war and send more U.S. troops to Afghanistan. (Rain or Shine, bring an umbrella) For more info, call: (610) 544-1818.

4a. Thurs. Dec. 3, 7 PM - Sustainable Upper Dublin Meeting (SUDS) at the Upper Dublin Township Building. SUDS is working to build a sustainable community through grassroots action. Non-UDT residents welcome! For more info visit http://sustainableupperdublin.org/ or email info @ sustainableupperdublin.org. (1st Thurs)

4b. Thurs. Dec. 3, 7:30 PM - Montco DFA Meeting will be held at 1207 Claridge Rd in Wyndmoor. For info go to http://www.montcodfa.org/ or call 215-836-9358. (1st Thurs)

4c. Thurs. Dec. 3, 9:30 AM - Montgomery County Board of Commissioners, Salary Board and Election Board will meet in the Board Room on the Eighth Floor of One Montgomery Plaza, Norristown, PA. For more info go to http://www.MontcoPA.org (1st & 3rd Thurs)

4d. Thurs. Dec. 3, 7 PM - Northwest Greens Meeting in the NEW Weavers Way Meeting Room, 555 Carpenter Lane (near Greene Street) in West Mount Airy, Philadelphia. Northwest Greens is a non-partisan neighborhood organization, and its meetings are open to the public. More info at 215-843-4256 and nwgreens @ yahoo.com (usually 1st Thurs)

5a. Fri. Dec. 4, 7 PM - Lepoco First Friday Film/Popcorn and Politics in Bethlehem. Please bring a snack or beverage to share. For info go to http://www.Lepoco.org or email lepoco @ fast.net or call 610-691-8730. (1st Fri)

5b. Fri. Dec. 4, 7 PM - Doylestown First Friday Environmental and Sustainable Living DVD/Discussion Series at Environmental Home Store, 320 North Broad Street in Doylestown. This month we feature Energy Crossroads, an award-winning video for its December First Friday offering. This video, and the following discussion, will illuminate energy issues related to the Copenhagen Climate Conference. The series is sponsored by Warminster Township Environmental Advisory Council & the ECLA PA. Admission is free. For info call 267-992-8020. (1st Fri)

5c. Fri. Dec. 4, 7 PM - Peace Center of Delaware County's Just-Reel First Friday Movie Series at 1001 Old Sproul Rd. in Springfield. This month we will view/discuss "Joyeux Noel (Merry Christmas)". For more info email brandywine @ juno.com or call 610-544-1818 or go to http://www.delcopeacecenter.org/ . (1st Fri)

5d. Fri. Dec. 4, 7PM - Fellowship Cinema will present "Good Night and Good Luck" at the Thomas Paine Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 3424 Ridge Pike, Collegeville. Light refreshments and discussion following film. Fellowship Cinema is intended for an adult audience. For info email dtarka @ verizon.net

5e. Fri. Dec. 4, 9AM-4:30PM - The Second Annual Pennsylvania Voters Coalition Elections Symposium on Making Elections Work for Pennsylvania Voters at the Keystone Office Building in the Capitol Complex in Harrisburg (next to the State Museum), at North Street, between 3rd St. & Commonwealth Ave. Please join us for this dynamic dialogue between voters’ rights advocates, legislators and the election officials who administer Pennsylvania’s election processes. To register go to Common Cause PA at http://www.commoncause.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=dkLNK1MQIwG&b=4952201&ct=7657937 .

5f. Fri. Dec. 4, 7 PM - Environmental Meeting on Applications of Solar Energy for Your Home by Glenn Burd of Solardelphia followed by a discussion of Chapters 2 & 3 from the Transitions Towns Handbook at Lower Makefield Township Bldg (across from library), 1100 Edgewood Rd. Yardley. For more call Henry D’Silva at 267-679-0617 or email henrydsilva @ comcast.net.

6. Sat. Dec. 5, 10:30-12:30 PM - BeTheChangeNorthPenn (BTCNP) Meeting at Holy Trinity Church, 407 N. Broad St., Lansdale. For info go to http://www.BeTheChangeNorthPenn.blogspot.com. or email kdipangrazio @ hotmail.com

7a. Sun. Dec. 6, 6:30 PM - Lower Bucks CFPA Meeting at Pennswoods Village, 1382 Newtown-Langhorne Road (Rte 413) near Newtown (new location). Simple desert (no potluck) at 6:00 with the meeting beginning at 6:30. Please bring a simple dessert to share if you are able. All are welcome at this meeting. One of the reasons for the location change is that we feel this is a more centralized location for many of our members and supporters. Go to http://www.cfpabuxmont.org/ for info. (1st Sun)

7b. Sun. Dec. 6 - Bridge To Action Food Drive for the Ambler Food Cupboard. Please deliver non-perishable foods and other items to 704 Honey Run Road, Ambler. For more info call Maria at 215-628-4717 or go to http://www.BridgeToAction.org

8a. Mon. Dec. 7, 6:30-8 PM - Bryn Mawr Peace Coalition Vigil & Meeting at a location to be announced in Bryn Mawr. For info go to http://www.brynmawrpeace.org/ (1st Mon)

8b. Mon. Dec. 7, 7 PM - Lansdale Main Street Sustainable Film / Discussion Series at the Lansdale Public Library, 301 Vine St. This month, Sandra Folzer will show and discuss - "Split Estate: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You!" about the effects of Natural Gas Drilling, which is exempt from the Safe Drinking Water Act, and how it could affect all of us. Go to http://www.SplitEstate.com/the_film.html for more. Free! Donations welcome. For info call 267-825-4674. Co-sponsored by ECLA PA, Montco Greens, The Save Alliance, Weavers Way Co-op, and Veterans for Peace Chapter 31 (1st Mon).

8c. Mon. Dec. 7, 7 PM - Bucks Mont Progressives Meeting at 328 W. Broad St. Join us to view/discuss "Coal Country" (2009), a documentary which tells of the dramatic struggle around the use of coal, which provides over half the electricity in America. In Appalachia, miners and residents are locked in conflict: is mining and processing coal essential to providing good jobs, or is it destroying the land, water and air? Join us in Quakertown or online at http://BucksMontProgressives.blogspot.com

8d. Mon. Dec. 7, 7:30 PM - Pray the Devil Back to Hell, documentary on the Liberian women who stood up to their country's leader and warring factions to achieve peace after a 14-year civil war. St. Mary's Hall, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Doylestown. Introduced by Reg Hoyt from Forest Partners, Inc., which works on public health and conservation in Liberia. (Peace & Justice Committee) For info email fcolgan @ juno.com.

9a. Tues. Dec. 8, 7 PM - Bucks County NAACP Meeting. For info go to http://www.BucksNAACP.org or call/email John Jordan at 215-364-1057 or j715jordan @ yahoo.com. (2nd Tues)

9b. Tues. Dec. 8, 7-8:30 PM - Climate Change Forum at Ursinus College, Pfhaler Hall in Musser Auditorium (Room 100) in Collegeville. Speakers include PA State Senator John Rafferty (invited); Joy Bergy, Montgomery County Greenhouse Gas Task Force; Dr. Mark Ellison, Chemistry Professor at Ursinus; and Anne Crowley, Union of Concerned Scientists. For info email jason.brady @ sierraclub.org. RSVP: at http://action.sierraclub.org/UrsinusClimateForum

9c. Tues. Dec. 8, 7-9 PM - Main Line Peace Action and DelMont Progressive Democrats invite you to a holiday gathering and action update/planning at the Dugdales', 284 S. Roberts Rd., Bryn Mawr. Bring a snack or drink to share if you can, or just come to re-connect. For info go to http://www.DelMontPDA.wordpress.com.

10. Wed. Dec. 9, 7:30 PM - Buckingham Friends Meeting Peace & Social Justice Film Series at 5864 York Rd (202) in Lahaska near Peddlar's Village. This month we will view/discuss "Brother's Keeper" which is a story about four eccentric brothers, who live as hermits in a two room shack. Free! For info call 215-794-5816 or go to http://www.buckinghamfriendsmeeting.org/ (2nd Wed)

11a. Thurs. Dec. 10, 6:30 PM - General and New Member Meeting of Doylestown PA Food Buying Club/Co-0p at The Goddard School at the Farm, 100 Farm Lane, Doylestown. For more info go to http://www.meetup.com/Doylestown-PA-Food-Buying-Club-Co-op/ or email Steph at stephandrob2 @ verizon.net.

11b. Thurs. Dec. 10, 7 PM - Lehigh Valley Thomas Paine Chapter (152) of Veterans For Peace at the LEPOCO office on 4th St. in south Bethlehem, around the corner from the CVS drug store. Call Louise Legun at (610) 437-5314 or Phil Reiss at (610) 282-8077. (2nd Thurs)

11c. Thurs. Dec. 10, 7 PM - Bucks County Chapter of the United Nations Association Program at Penn Hall, Pennswood Village, 1382 Newtown-Langhorne Road (Rte 413), Newtown. Jim Fine, Legislative Secretary for Foreign Policy for the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL), will speak on "Challenge for Peacemaking in the Fateful Triangle: Israel-Palestine Conflict, Iran & the U.S." For info call Don Grubbs at 215-504-0508. Free to the public.

12. Fri. Dec. 11, 7 PM - Warminster Township Environmental Advisory Council Second Friday Film/Discussion Series at the Township Administration Building, 401 Gibson Ave. This series was formerly held at The Centrifuge Museum. This month we will feature Energy Crossroads, an award-winning video for its December First Friday offering. This video, and the following discussion, will illuminate energy issues related to the Copenhagen Climate Conference. For info call 267-992-8020. (2nd Fri)

13a. Sat. Dec. 12, 11 AM - Upper Bucks Organizing for America Meeting (Obama supporters) at Upper Bucks Community Dems Office in Quakertown 328 W Broad in Quakertown at 328 W Broad St. For more info email Vera at veracole @ comcast.net (2nd & 4th Sat)

13b. Sat. Dec. 12, 11 AM to 1 PM - “Money Driven Medicine” - A dynamic film on healthcare reform with commentary by Maggie Mahar at the Yardley – Makefield Library, 1080 Edgewood Road, Yardley. For more info call 267-679-0617 or email henrydsilva @ comcast.net.

14a. Sun. Dec. 13, 4:30 PM - Brandywine Peace Community Monthly Potluck Supper & Program at the University Lutheran Church, 3637 Chestnut Street, Phila. Program will be "Honduras and President Obama's Approach to Latin America" with Sylvia Metzler. Bring a main dish, salad, or dessert to share. . For info call 610-544-1818 or go to http://www.brandywinepeace.com/ (2nd Sun)

14b. Sun. Dec. 13, 8 PM - The Howard Zinn documentary "The People Speak" will premiere on the History Channel. More at http://www.history.com/content/people-speak/the-people-speak-story

15. Tues. Dec. 15, 7 PM - "Hungry Filmmakers" Will Offer Sneak Peek at Six Fresh Films That Challenge the Food System at Anthology Film Archives, 32 2nd Ave, New York, NY. It is an evening of excerpts from upcoming documentary films that tackle food and agricultural issues. A lively panel discussion and Q&A with the filmmakers moderated by food activist and author Anna Lappé will follow the screenings. For info email rogersshelley @ yahoo.com.

16a. Wed. Dec. 16, 7 PM - Be The Change Baederwood Monthly Meeting at the Elkins Estate, Ashbourne Rd., Elkins Park in Cheltenham township. Go to http://www.bethechangebaederwood.com/ or email meg @ sheketoff.com (usually 4th Wed)

16b. Wed. Dec. 16, 7-9 PM - Bryn Mawr Peace Coalition Workshop on "Using your computer for progressive activism." Location to be announced. Contact Bob Barton at barton @bee.net or (610) 525-3784 for more information. Free and open to the public. Topics to be covered will include but not be limited to sending blind copy mass emails and attachments, forwarding emails; setting up files, etc.

16c. Wed. Dec. 16, 10 AM - Bucks County Commissioners' Meeting. For info go to http://www.BucksCounty.org (1st & 3rd Wed)

16d. Wed. Dec. 16, 7-9 PM - Sustainable Springfield Meeting at the Flourtown Country Club. Dr. Sandra Folzer will discuss the natural gas drilling boom and how Pennsylvania could face wastewater contamination problems. For more information about Natural Gas Drilling and Wastewater contamination problems. See http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=wastewater-sediment-natural-gas-mckeespor t-sewage. For more information about the meeting or Sustainable Springfield email Kat Lewis Sarsfield at sustainablespringfield @ gmail.com (3rd Wed)

17. Thurs. Dec. 17, 9:30 AM - Montgomery County Board of Commissioners, Salary Board and Election Board will meet in the Board Room on the Eighth Floor of One Montgomery Plaza, Norristown, PA. For more info go to http://www.MontcoPA.org (1st & 3rd Thurs)

18a. Sat. Dec. 19, 11:30-1 PM - Peace Vigil at the Army Experience Center at the Franklin Mills Mall. We meet at Knight & Woodhaven Rd. For info call Bill Deckhart at 215-380-6804 or go to http://www.CFPABuxMont.org (3rd Sat)

18b. Sat. Dec. 19, 11 AM to 1 PM - "Money Driven Medicine" - a dynamic film on Healthcare Reform with commentary by Maggie Mahar at the Doylestown Library, 150 South Pine Street. Reservations requested at Doylestown due to limited seating. To RSVP call Henry D'Silva at 267-679-0617 or email henrydsilva @ comcast.net.

19a. Sun. Dec. 20, 6 PM - The Lower Bucks Lyme Disease Support Group Meeting at the Middletown Township Municipal Building at 3 Municipal Way, Langhorne. For info contact Evelyn at (215) 741-5902 or go to http://www.lowerbuckslymegroup.org (3rd Sun)

19b. Sun. Dec. 20, 2-4 PM - Peace Event near the home of Senator Arlen Specter, West Schoolhouse Lane (at Vaux St) in East Falls, Phila. For more info call 215-843-4256. (3rd Sun)

20. Tues. Dec. 22, 7 PM - Christmas Candlelight Vigil for Peace, with caroling service and speakers, at Lockheed Martin, Valley Forge, PA. Go to http://www.BrandywinePeace.com for info.

21. Sat. Dec. 26, 11 AM - Upper Bucks Organizing for America Meeting (Obama supporters) at Upper Bucks Community Dems Office in Quakertown 328 W Broad in Quakertown at 328 W Broad St. For more info email Vera at veracole @ comcast.net (2nd & 4th Sat)

22. Wed. Jan. 13, 7:30 PM - Bucks County Sierra Club Conservation Committee Meeting at the Northampton Library on Upper Holland Road, Richboro. We will hear a speaker from the Southeastern Utah Wilderness Alliance and view a visually stunning presentation about the Red Rock Wilderness Bill. For more info email Sierraclubbucks @ yahoogroups.com. To receive Bucks Sierra Club emails go to http://groups.yahoo.com/

23. Fri. & Sat. Jan. 29-30 - PA Progressive Summit 2010: Moving PA Forward in Harrisburg at the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel. The Early Bird registration (Before November 30) is only $75 for all workshops, both debates, keynote speeches, meals, snacks and beverages. Click here to register: http://www.progressnowcolorado.org/page/m/4b66041a/1ba324fb/911c7b8/2dee6c61/1303531918/VEsE/ The regular registration fee is $100, and space is limited, so sign up soon.

24. Sat. Feb. 20, 1 PM - "Uniting the Past and Present" - A Norristown NAACP Black History Month Celebration at the Westover Golf Club. For more info email ntownnaacpblkhist @ yahoo.com or call 484-919-8797 to ask about tickets, ad and/or event sponsorship.

25. July 10 to Aug. 10, 2010 - FOOD CHALLENGE PROGRAM EVENTS encourages eating local foods, sourced from no more than 100 miles. We are so lucky to live in the Delaware Valley where we have a diverse and abundant variety of foods. Let this challenge open our minds and palettes to this truth. For info go to http://www.100milephila.com/
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The Bucks Mont Progressives have online participation - Click here to view and participate - http://BucksMontProgressives.blogspot.com
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Progressive Information Sources - With the current state of the "corporate media", we need additional progressive sources of information. Click here for some ideas - http://ProgressiveInformation.blogspot.com
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Progressive Video Lending Library - Democracy needs an informed electorate. Help that happen for yourself, your family, and friends. Click here to see available videos - http://ProgressiveVideoLendingLibrary.blogspot.com/
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Bucks/Mont Progressive Circle of Friends - This is a list of Progressive groups in Bucks & Montgomery Counties in Pennsylvania with their contact person and information. If your group has an activity or event you want to promote, please use this list of local progressive groups and the contact people to publicize your activity. With this email network, information about events can be passed quickly to other progressives who might be interested. Click here to see the list! http://ProgressiveCircleOfFriends.blogspot.com

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Clean Elections 101 at http://CleanElections101.blogspot.com is dedicated to the idea that WE THE PEOPLE deserve elected officials that are responsive to WE THE PEOPLE and not beholden (or even perceived to be beholden) to special interest money. If you support the idea of "Clean Elections & Clean Representation", check it out.