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MONTHLY FOCUS -

As a followup to his recent movie "Capitalism: A Love Story", Michael Moore sent this action plan letter suggesting "15 Things Every American Can Do Right Now" - http://www.commondreams.org/view/2009/10/22-0.

One of those ideas was to join a local non-profit credit union instead of using one of the big banks that created the mess. His link to find a credit union near you is
http://www.creditunion.coop/cu_locator/quickfind.php

Here are two articles comparing banks vs credit unions that are interesting.
- http://www.banklady.com/Credit-Union-or-Bank.asp
- http://www.icul.org/cu_vs_bank.asp
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MONTHLY CALENDAR - (Weekly, Farmers Markets, & Media on right)

Wed. Oct. 21, 7-9 PM - Bridge to Action Meeting at Trinity Episcopal Church, 708 S. Bethlehem Pike, Ambler. We are planning several "Green Events" and need committee members for these events. Please attend the meeting and help us plan. For more info contact dontallm @ aol.com

1. Sun. Nov. 1, 6:30 PM - Lower Bucks CFPA Meeting at United Christian Church, 8525 New Falls Road in Levittown. The potluck starts at 6:00 with the meeting beginning at 6:30. All are welcome. Go to http://www.cfpabuxmont.org/ for info. (1st Sun)

2a. Mon. Nov. 2, 6:30-8 PM - Bryn Mawr Peace Coalition Vigil & Meeting at the Ludington Library in Bryn Mawr. For info go to http://www.brynmawrpeace.org/ (1st Mon)

2b. Mon. Nov. 2, 7 PM - Lansdale Main Street Sustainable Film / Discussion Series at the Lansdale Public Library, 301 Vine St. Free! Donations welcome. For info call 267-825-4674. Co-sponsored by ECLAPA, Montco Greens, The Save Alliance, and Veterans for Peace Chapter 31 (1st Mon)

3a. Tues. Nov. 3 - Election Day

3b. Tues. Nov. 3, 7:30-9:30 PM - David Swanson 47 City Book Tour Event at Villanova University, St. Augustine Center, Rm 300. His book "Daybreak: the Undoing of the Imperial Presidency and Forming a More Perfect Union" will be available for purchase and signing. For more info go to http://www.davidswanson.org, http://www.delmontpda.wordpress.com or Jane at 610-527-4170 and tjdugdale @ verizon.net.

4a. Wed. Nov. 4, 7:30 AM - David Swanson on Micheal Smerconish's Morning Radio Talk Show, WPHT, 1210 AM.

4b. Wed. Nov. 4, 1 PM - David Swanson 47 City Book Tour for "Daybreak: Undoing the Imperial Presidency and Forming a More Perfect Union" at Bucks County Community College sponsored by BuxMont Coalition for Peace Action.

4c. Wed. Nov. 4, 7–10 PM - David Swanson 47 City Book Tour for "Daybreak: Undoing the Imperial Presidency' at Boehm Hall Room 142, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA

4d. Wed. Nov. 4, 7-9 PM - Be The Change North Penn Meeting at Holy Trinity Church, 407 N. Broad St. Lansdale. For more info go to http://www.bethechangenorthpenn.blogspot.com/ or email kdipangrazio @ hotmail.com

4e. Wed. Nov. 4, 7 PM - Philly for Change at Tritone, 1508 South Street Phila. For more info go to http://www.phillyforchange.com/ (1st Wed)

4f. Wed. Nov.4, 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)

4h. Wed. Nov. 4, 10 AM - Bucks County Commissioners' Meeting. For info go to http://www.BucksCounty.org (1st & 3rd Wed)

4i. Wed. Nov. 4, 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)

4j. Wed. Nov. 4, 6:30-8 PM - Bucks County MoveOn Wine & Cheese Meeting in Quakertown at 328 W. Broad St. For info contact Steve at steve_n_58 @ yahoo.com.

5a. Thurs. Nov. 5, 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)

5b. Thurs. Nov. 5, 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)

5c. Thurs. Nov. 5, 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)

5d. Thurs. Nov. 5, 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)

5e. Thurs. Nov. 5, 6:30-8:30 PM - The Doylestown Food Club's first distribution. RSVP through the meetup website: http://www.meetup.com/Doylestown-PA-Food-Buying-Club-Co-op/. Our distribution and meeting site sponsor is the Goddard School at the Farm, 100 Farm Lane in Doylestown. Any inquiries can be sent to me at stephandrob2 @ verizon.net

6a. Fri. Nov. 6, 7 PM - Lepoco First Friday Film/Popcorn and Politics in Bethlehem. Please bring a snack or beverage to share. For info email lepoco @ fast.net or call 610-691-8730. (1st Fri)

6b. Fri. Nov. 6, 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 The Green Builders which highlights the top professionals in the region who are making a national and international impact on the growing green building movement. The series is co-sponsored by the Post Carbon Institute's ECLA PA. Admission is free. For info call 267-992-8020. (1st Fri)

6c. Fri. Nov. 6, 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 CHICAGO 10 (2007), documentary about the infamous Chicago Conspiracy Trial of anti-war activists 40 years ago stemming from protests at the 1968 Democratic National Convention. For more info email brandywine @ juno.com or call 610-544-1818 or go to http://www.delcopeacecenter.org/ . (1st Fri)

6d. Fri. Nov. 6, 7 PM - Fellowship Cinema presents "Tell No One" at Thomas Paine Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 3424 Ridge Pike, Collegeville. Light refreshments and discussionand following film. For info contact Dorothy Tarka dtarka @ verizon.net.

6e. Fri. Nov. 6, 8 PM - World Premier of “The Life of John Henry” at the Centre Theater, Norristown’s professional theater at 208 DeKalb St. in downtown Norristown. Iron Age Theatre and The Center Theater have dedicated much of their recent work to issues of social justice. Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.ticketleap.com. Call 610-279-1013 for info or go to http://www.ironagetheatre.org.

7. Sat. Nov. 7, 10-3 PM - Warminster Township Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) will host a free seminar on green building at the Warminster Township Administration Building, 401 Gibson Ave. This seminar is presented by the Delaware Valley Green Building Council as an educational event for regional EAC's, elected officials and political leaders, municipal code and zoning officials, planning organizations, related NGO's, other officials and the press. Lunch will be provided to all registrants. To RSVP, the link is: https://dvgbc.org/civicrm/event/register?id=51&reset=1

8. Sun. Nov. 8, 4:30 PM - Brandywine Peace Community Monthly Potluck Supper & Program at the University Lutheran Church, 3637 Chestnut Street, Phila. Program will feature "W.D. Ehrhart: A Witness to Peace in Poetry & Prose." Bring a main dish, salad, or dessert to share. . For info call 610-544-1818 or go to http://www.brandywinepeace.com/ (2nd Sun)

9a. Mon. Nov. 9, 7 PM - "Rethink Afghanistan" from Brave New Films will be show at the Lansdale Library, 301 Vine St. Sponsored by Veterans for Peace, Montco Green Party, ECLS PA, and The Save Alliance.

9b. Mon. Nov. 9, 7 PM - Quakertown Area Premiere of "Rethink Afghanistan" at the Bucks Mont Progressives Meeting at 328 W. Broad St. Join us to view/discuss this important film (70m). Join us in Quakertown or online at http://BucksMontProgressives.blogspot.com

10a. Tues. Nov. 10, 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)

10b. Tues. Nov. 10, 7:30 PM - "Coal Country" - a stunning new documentary about the devastation of mountaintop removal coal mining. This Sierra Club sponsored documentary reveals the shocking true cost of America's over-reliance on coal. It will be shown at Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, Fellowship Hall, Blooming Glen, Pa. (1.5 miles south of the intersection of Rt. 313 and Rt. 113). Free viewing is open to the public. Contact Sarah 215-510-2979 if you have questions.

11a. Wed. Nov. 11, 7:30 PM - Buckingham Friends Meeting Peace & Social Justice Film Series at 5864 York Rd (202) in Lahaska near Peddlar's Village. We will view/discuss "Capitalism Hits the Fan" where Professor Richard Wolff breaks down the root causes of today's economic crisis. Free! For info call 215-794-5816 or go to http://www.buckinghamfriendsmeeting.org/ (2nd Wed)

11b. Wed. Nov. 11, 7-8:15 PM - Socrates Jr. Discussion Group Continues - This philosophical discussion group is for ages 12-18 who enjoy deeper thinking and respectful sharing and debating with their peers. We meet at the Upper Moreland Twp. Bldg. (rear) Caucus Room (adjacent to Library) with two adults facilitating. For info contact Lyn at 215-657-1095. (every other Wed)

11c. Wed. Nov. 11, 9:30-11 AM - Bucks County League of Women Voters Hosts Forum featuring Women Veterans at the Bucks County Free Library (Pearl S. Buck Room) at 130 S. Pine Street, Doylestown. A Salute to Women Veterans will feature a panel of four women who have served. Denise Black Reynolds, served with 44th Medical Brigade in Vietnam; Barbara Weston, served during the Korean War; Harriet Robinson, served in WWII and author of “The Gaylord Wacs”; and as yet confirmed, a veteran of the Iraq War. Forum is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. For info go to http://www.palwv.org/bucksco/

12a. Thurs. Nov. 12, 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)

12b. Thurs. Nov. 12, 7 PM - Environmental video "The Costs of Coal" will be shown at 761 Crooked Lane, King of Prussia, Pa at the DelMont Progressive Democrats of America meeting. It is a 45 minute video from the Sierra Club on mountaintop coal mining. We will also discuss how to re-invigorated our progressive movement. For more info call Walter Ebmeyer at 610-491-9549.

12c. Thurs. Nov. 12, 6:30 - Doylestown Food Buying Co-Op Meeting at The Goddard School at the Farm, 100 Farm Way in Doylestown. For info email Steph at stephandrob2 @ verizon.net or go to http://www.meetup.com/Doylestown-PA-Food-Buying-Club-Co-op/

13. Fri. Nov. 13, 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 The Green Builders highlights the top professionals in the region who are making a national and international impact on the growing green building movement. For info call 267-992-8020. (2nd Fri)

14a. Sat. Nov. 14, 6-11 PM - Annual Bucks NAACP Freedom Fund "We Are 100" Banquet at Sheraton Bucks County Hotel in Langhorne. Call 215-364-1057 or go http://www.BucksNAACP.org for more.

14b. Sat. Nov. 14 - JPD Social Justice Empowerment Cluster Workshop at Thomas Paine Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 3424 Ridge Pike, Collegeville. For more information please contact Dorothy Tarka at dtarka@verizon.net

14c. Sat. Nov. 14, 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)

15a. Sun. Nov. 15, 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)

16b. Sun. Nov. 15, 11 AM - Coalition for Peace Action Interfaith Service with Rabbi Michael Lerner at Princeton University Chapel.

16c. Sun. Nov. 15, 1:30-5 PM - Coalition for Peace Action's 30th annual Conference and Interfaith Service for Peace at Princeton University at McCormick 101. This year's theme is "Toward a Peace Economy" with speakers; Dr. Lawrence Korb, Jo Comerfod, Bill Hartung, and Eugene Jarecki. Early discounted reservation fees are available until Oct. 30. For info go to http://www.peacecoalition.org

16d. Sun. Nov. 15, 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)

17. Mon. Nov. 16, 8 PM - Whitpain Green Drinks for anyone interested in talking Green can meet for informal sessions known as Green Drinks at the Broad Axe Tavern. For more info go to https://www.bigtent.com/groups/wggg or call 215-542-8849 or email WissahickonGrowingGreener @ gmail.com (3rd Mon)

18a. Wed. Nov. 18, 1:30- 9 PM - “Israel and Palestine: Obstacles to Peace,” a symposium presented by the Ecumenical Working Group For Middle East Peace. Villanova University. Building and room number to be announced. For info: allen.jerrie@worldnett.att.net.
18b. Wed. Nov. 18, 10 AM - Bucks County Commissioners' Meeting. For info go to http://www.BucksCounty.org (1st & 3rd Wed)

18c. Wed. Nov. 18, 7-9 PM - Sustainable Springfield Meeting at the Flourtown Country Club. We are excited to have Philly Compost come and talk trash and compost with us. For info email Kat at sustainablespringfield @ gmail.com (3rd Wed)

19a. Thurs. Nov. 19, 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)

19b. Thurs. Nov. 19 7 PM - Be The Change Baederwood Monthly Meeting at the Elkins Estate, Ashbourne Rd., Elkins Park in Cheltenham township. Special speakers on the topic of Human Rights. Find out what is happening in the world around us. Go to http://www.bethechangebaederwood.com/ or email meg @ sheketoff.com (usually 4th Wed)

20a. Fri. Nov. 20 to Sun. Nov. 22 - School of the America's Vigil & Direct Action Event at Fort Benning in Georgia. For info to to http://www.soaw.org/

21b. Sat. Nov. 21, 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 Wed)

22. Mon. Nov. 23, 8 PM - Whitpain Green Drinks meets every 3rd Mon. for anyone interested in talking Green can meet for informal sessions known as Green Drinks at the Broad Axe Tavern. For more info go to https://www.bigtent.com/groups/wggg or call 215-542-8849 or email WissahickonGrowingGreener @ gmail.com No meeting in December.

23. Sat. Nov. 28, 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)

24. 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.

26. 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.

27. Fri. & Sat. Jan. 29-39 - 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

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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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