February 1  • Friday

Political Action: Support Kahllid Al-Alim

Al-Alim is a “community and education equity activist.”. Support is needed in court for his hearing on (wrongful) charges of assault on a police officer and resisting arrest. 8:30 AM. Info: (310) 871-7348. Details on his case at <www.opensubscriber.com/message/laamn@yahoogroups.com/8456460.html>.

Political Action: Glendale Peace Vigil

There is a regular peace vigil in Glendale against the war in Iraq. Fridays. 5-7 PM. Broadway &

Brand Blvd., Glendale

. (818) 242-4320

Political Action: Costa Mesa Peace Vigil

The Costa Mesa Peace Vigil. Fridays. They been at it since hey first bombed Afghanistan. Join them. 5-7 PM. South Coast Plaza Entrance, Bristol & Anton, Costa Mesa. (714) 956-5037.

Community Event: Infoshop Opening

An opening celebration. 6 PM. Casa de la Raza,

601 E. Montecito St., Santa Barbara

. (805) 965-8581.

Films: “Salt of the Earth”

A screening of the 1954 film made by victims of the blacklisting and about a strike of Mexican-American working in New Mexico. With a discussion. Benefit for Change-Links. Sponsored by Films 4 Change. 7 PM.

601 Ninth St., Santa Monica

. $5. (310) 451-2752. <RachelJay@earthlink.net>.

Political Action: San Gabriel Valley Vigil

The regular Friday evening Peace Vigil sponsored by the San Gabriel Neighbors for Peace & Justice. 7-8:30 PM. Alhambra at Main & Garfield. (626) 281-8741.

Films: Pre-Code Films

UCLA Film & TV Achieves presents a month of films before the censorship code took effect, around 1933. It starts with “City Streets” (1931) staring Gary Cooper. Feb 2, “Hot Saturday” with newcomer Cary Grant. Runs to Feb. 23. 7:30 PM. Billy Wilder Theatre, Hammer Museum,

10899 Wilshire Blvd., LA.

$9. (310) 206-8013. <www.cinema.ucla.edu>.

Film: “Voices of Uganda”

Two films “Voices of Uganda” & “Hope Not Lost” will be shown and actress Melissa Fitzgerald (from the “West Wing”) will speak for the Topanga Peace Alliance. 7:45 PM. Yoga Desa,

120 Topanga Canyon Blvd.

$10. RSVP: (310) 455-9389.

Plays: Pancho Villa

“Pancho Villa Rides Again,”a play about the last day in the life of the legendary leader of the Mexican revolution. Runs in English & Spanish on different dates from Feb 1-24. 8 PM. Frida Kahlo Theater,

2332 West Fourth St., LA.

$15. (213) 382-8133. <fridakahlotheater.org>.

February 2 • Saturday

Political Action: Marcha Migrante

A caravan of vehicles denouncing human rights abuses such as raids and gas bombing of communities, etc., demanding Human Rights for all. San Diego to Canadian Border and back. Feb 2-17. Local stops (from a “working schedule”): Feb 2 San Diego-Holtville, Feb 3 Los Angeles, Feb 4 LA PAZ/Bakersfield,... Feb 17 San Diego. Also Feb 5, a memorial mass at the Holtville cemetery in memory of migrants who have died trying to cross the border. Border Angels/Gente Unida. (619) 269-7865. <enriquemorones@cox.net>. <www.borderangels.org>.

Political Meeting: Clean-Money Campaign

The San Fernando Valley Clean Money Campaign-working for full public funding of campaigns in California, regular first Saturday of the month meeting. 10 AM.

9743 Noble Ave., North

Hills. (818) 903-4771.

Films: “To Kill A Mockingbird”

A screening of the film “To Kill A Mockingbird” staring Gregory Peck & Brock Peters. 2 PM & 8 PM. Alex Theatre,

216 North Brand Blvd., Glendale

. $13.50. (818) 640-6560.

Political Meeting: Impeachment Meeting

The Impeachment Center Meetings. Regular Saturday meetings (Feb 2, 9, 16 & 23rd) for organizing, congressional and LA City Council outreach, phone-banking, letter-writing, and strategizing regarding visibility and outreach actions. 2-5 PM. Peace Center,

8124 W. Third St., LA.

(310) 497-7255. <thottam@bcimpeach.com>. <www.bcimpeach.com>.

February 3 • Sunday

Political Action: Putting Torture on Trial

Feb 3-4. Supporters of arrested protestors Mary Burton Riseley, Betsy Lamb & Fr. Jerry Zawada intend to put Torture on Trial in the courtroom- they plead innocent to charges against them. Festival of Hope Feb 3. Trial Support Feb 4-5. Rallies on Feb 3: 2-3 PM at Ft. Huachuca, Sierra Vista, AZ, 5-6 PM with the regular Women in Black  rally, Tucson, AZ. 1:30 PM Feb 4 Motions Hearing, 9 AM Feb 5 Trial (dates & times change). At US District Court, 405 W. Congress, Tucson, AZ. (520) 323-8697. <torture.training.on.trial@gmail.com>.

Community Event: South Central Farmers

The South Central Farmers Support Committee (SCFHEF) hosts monthly Tianguis marketplace with healthy eating, economics and relationships with local community groups, artisans, and local merchants. 10 AM - 5 PM.

1702 E. 41st St., LA.

(818) 892-6248. <southcentralfarmers@hotmail.com>. <www.southcentralfarmers.com>.

Talk: No Child Left Behind

Madeline Shapiro, president of the East Whittier Education Association and teacher will speaking on the stupid Bush idea and how teaching “to the test” distorted education. Sponsored by the Humanist Association. 11 AM. Yahoo Center Community Room, 2500 Broadway, Santa Monica. (310) 479-2236. <larry-a-taylor@att.net>.

Art: SDS Graphic History

The Workmen’s Circle presents Students for a Democratic Society: A Graphic History organized by Paul Buhle. Exhibit open Jan. 22 and today is a reception, with a panel discussion Vivian Rothstein & Paul Von Blum. Change-Links editor John Johnson will be speaking and two of his paintings will be on display. Gallery hours at 10 AM - 5 PM. Runs to Feb. 29. 2 PM. Workmen’s Circle,

1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA.

(310) 552-2007. <gallery@circlesocal.org>. <www.circlesocal.org>.

Political Meeting: Green Party of Orange County

The regular meeting of the Orange County Greens with guests speakers Jose Benitez who works for improving economic conditions in Mexico and Latin America and Sue Reams who works to change the Three Strikes law. 2 PM. Board Room Irvine Ranch Water District,

15600 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine

. (949) 559-7336. <tiritilligreen@sbcglobal.net>.
<s.sayre@cox.net>. <www.ocgreens.org>.

February 4 • Monday

Books: The Global Waterfront

A book signing & discussion of the book “On the Global Waterfront: The Fight to Free the Charleston Five” with author Suzan Erem and black labor leader Ken Riley. About the long running labor dispute in South Carolina. 3 events today. Noon. Harry Bridges Institute,

350 W. Fifth St., Suite 209

, San Pedro. (310) 831-2397. <www.ontheglobalwaterfront.org>

Books: On The Global Waterfront

A book signing & discussion of the book “On the Global Waterfront: The Fight to Free the Charleston Five” with author Suzan Erem and black labor leader Ken Riley. About the long running labor dispute in South Carolina. 3 events today. 5 PM. UCLA Downtown Labor Center,

675 S. Park View St., LA.

(213) 480-4155 ext. 205. <www.monthlyreview.org>.

Books: On The Global Waterfront

A book signing & discussion of the book “On the Global Waterfront: The Fight to Free the Charleston Five” with author Suzan Erem and black labor leader Ken Riley. About the long running labor dispute in South Carolina. 3 events today. 7 PM. Eso Won Books,

4331 Degnan Blvd., LA.

(323) 290-1048. <esowon.booksense.com?SASApp/store/IndexJsp>.

Classes: Force of Women

“Women As a Global Revolutionary Force,” a 6 week study group that focus on the writings of Marxist feminist Murray Weiss. Runs Mondays from Jan.14 to Feb. 18. Sponsored by Radical Women. 7-9 PM. Solidarity Hall,

2170 W. Washington Blvd., LA.

$2. (323) 732-6416. <RadicalWomenLA@aol.com>.

Forum: Demonizing the Other

A forum on how people can combat inflammatory attacks on Muslims and stop the war on Iran. With Sonali Kolhatkar, Edina Lekovie, Nathan Gonzalez & Shakee Syed. Sponsored by the ICUJP. 7 PM. Omar Ibn Al Khattab Foundation, Abu Dawour Hall,

1025 W. Exposition Blvd., LA.

(626) 683-9004. <icujp@pacbell.net>. <www.icujp.org>.

Political Meeting: Single Payer Healthcare

Los Angeles OneCareNow/HCA volunteer meeting recruiting volunteers to support passage of the SB 840 Single-Payer Healthcare bill. 7 PM. Westside Pavilion Community Room A, 10800 W. Pico, LA. (888) 442-4255. <contact@onecarenow.org>. <www.onecarenow.org>.

February 5 • Tuesday

Political Action: Primary Election

If it’s your thing, don’t forget to vote! Other upcoming elections dates in 2008: June 3 Statewide Direct Primary Election; November 4 General Election. Political Conventions: May 22-26 Libertarians, Denver; Jul 10-13 Greens, Chicago; August Peace & Freedom, CA TBD; Aug 25-28 Democrats, Denver; Sep 1-4 Republicans, Minneapolis/St. Paul. Party for Socialism & Liberation (PSL) has already selected candidates. Expect actions at the conventions!

February 6 • Wednesday

Films: “BAM 6.6”

“BAM 6.6”is a film about how geopolitical differences are transcended when a massive earthquake occurs and we see the altruistic culture of Iranians. 6:30 PM. Palisades Library,

861 Alma Dreal Drive

, Pacific Palisades. <www.essenceofiran.com>.

Films: “Three Days of the Condor”

American Cinematheque presents a week of conspiracy & political films. Today:”Three Days of the Condor.” Feb. 9: “Executive Action” & “Winter Kills.” Feb. 20, “All the Presidents Men” & “The Parallax View.” 7:30 PM. Aero Theatre,

1328 Montana Avenue Santa Monica

, $10. (323) 366-FILM. <www.aerotheatre.com>.

Talk: “Oil’s Toxic Legacy...”

“...to Public Health, Communities, and the Environment.” 7:30 PM. Santa Barbara Public Library, Faulkner Gallery, 40 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara. Sponsored by the Sierra Club, Get Oil Out, and the Environmental Defense Center. (805) 965-9719 (main SB Sierra Club office).

Films: “Trespassing”

A documentary by Carlos DeMenezes & Susana Lagudis about the risks indigenous people and other environmentalists take to protest Native American lands, air & water from nuclear waste. 8 PM. Sponto Gallery,

7 Dudley Ave., Venice

. (310) 306-7330.

February 7 • Thursday

Conference: Family Homelessness

“National Conference On Ending Family Homelessness: Uniting Leaders, Sharing Solutions.” The National Alliance to End Homelessness. Feb 7-8. $152 scholarships available. Seattle Sheraton Hotel,

1400 Sixth Ave., Seattle, WA

. (202) 638-1526. <conference@naeh.org>. <www.endhomelessness.org>.

Political Action: SF8 Hearing

9:30 AM hearing of arguments to drop the remaining conspiracy charges against Herman Bell, Jalil Muntaqim (Anthony Bottom) and Francisco Torres.

850 Bryant St

, Courtroom 23, SF. (415) 226-1120. <freethesf8@riseup.net>. <www.freethesf8.org>.

Talk Jim Wallis

Wallis, founder/president/CEO of Sojourners and author of “God’s Politics: Why the Right Gets It Wrong and the Left Doesn’t Get It,” is hosted by The City Club of San Diego and The Catfish Club. Noon. $15 w/ Luncheon, RSVP. San Diego Hall of Champions, Balboa Park, 2131 Pan American Plaza, San Diego. (619) 687-3580. <www.cityclubofsandiego.com>.

Forum: Iran

As part of a national tour, Stephen Kinzer talks on the folly of attacking Iran. 12:30 at Occidental College and at 5 PM at Kerckhoff Hall, UCLA. <justforeignpolicy.org/iran/tour.html>.

Films: Pan African Film Festival

The annual Pan Africa Film & Arts Festival. Runs Feb. 7-18 with a variety of world films, panels, discussions, art & more. Opening will be Charles Burnett’s “Namibia: The Struggle for Liberation.” Today is the opening night and it will continue mainly at AMC Magic Johnson Crenshaw 15, check the Website for the massive schedule. Today is at

4020 Marlton Ave., LA

Director’s Guild of America, 7920 Sunset Boulevard, LA. (323) 295-1705 -(323) 295-1706. <info@paff.org >. <www.paff.org/html/index.php>.

Political Meeting: Glendale Education

Glendale Education/Social Justice Advocates will met to plan actions to encourage the Glendale school district to provide more balanced views towards military recruitment and other social issues. 6-8 PM. Pacifica Park Library,

501 S. Pacifica Ave., Glendale

. (818) 248-4967. <gesja_email@yahoo.com>.

Political Meeting: Long Beach Greens

The Long Beach Greens hold their regular meetings every First Thursday of the month,. They are a local group of activists working for a Fair Economy, a Just Society & a Sustainable Future. 7 PM. “It’s a Grind” Coffeehouse,

2162 E. Willow St.

, (East of Cherry), Long Beach. <longbeach@greens.org>. <www.cagreens.org/longbeach>.

Films: “Sicko”

A screening of the Michael Moore film documentary “SICKO,” along with John Glass, “Healthcare for All California.” 7 PM. Workmen’s Circle,

1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA.

$5. (310) 552-2007. <circle@circlesocal.org>. <www.circlesocal.org>.

February 8 • Friday

Media: DIY Video Summit

A conference that will bring together creative minds emerging from the vast use of video, viral, a mature, webcast, peer-to-peer & other uses. With talks, workshops, screenings & more. Feb. 8-9. 10 AM. USC, Davidson Conference Center, Embassy Room. <diy@cinema.usc.edu>.

Films: “Oaxaca”

A new film “Oaxaca: Megamarch for Justice” documents the massive community-teacher movement there and the massive police & army attacks on the strikers and journalist Bard Will. At the Pan African Film Festival (<www.paff.org>). 6:45 PM. Magic Johnson Theaters,

3560 Martin Luther King Blvd., LA.

(323) 276-9833. <www.globalwomenstrike.net>.

Films: “In Debt We Trust”

A screening of the documentary “In Debt We Trust.” The Glendale Peace Vigil hosts documentary films with discussions. With info and DVD/ t-shirt tables. 7 PM. Glendale Central Library,

222 E. Harvard St., Glendale

. (818) 242-4320 & (818) 749-8134. <www.glendalepeacevigil.org>.

Performance: Actor Conversations

A culmination of a ten-week workshop that joined Iraq War veterans and performing artists in a series of verbal and physical conversations about their life histories. Feb. 8-9. 8:30 PM. Highways,

1651 - 18th St., Santa Monica

. $20. (310) 453-1765.

February 9 • Saturday

Films: Che Guevara

Two recent Cuba Video-documentaries: Che Guevara: “Donde Nunca Jamas se lo Imaginan” and “Compay Segundo: Una Levenda Cubana” will be shown with English subtitles. 7 PM.

137 N. Virgil Ave., LA.

$5.

Films: Films of John Ford

American Cinematheque presents a number of the films of John Ford. Starts Feb. 7 with the 1927 film “The Iron Horse”. Today will be “The Grapes of Wrath” & “Tobacco Road.” Feb. 10 will be a screening of a restored version of “My Darling Clementine” & “Drums Along the Mohawk.” 7:30 PM. Egyptian Theatre,

6712 Hollywood Blvd.

, $10. (323) 466-FILM.

Performance: Singing to the Choir

Singing satirist Roy Zimmerman performs his music & songs. 7:30 PM. Akiba,

5249 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City

. $20. (310) 398-5783.

February 10 • Sunday

Political Meeting: Coalition for World Peace

The regular meeting of the Coalition For World Peace. They will be making plans to keep the new Congress aware of what the people voted for. Bring snacks. 3 PM. Korean Resource Center, LA.

900 S. Crenshaw Blvd., LA.

<staff@coalitionforworldpeace.org>.

Books: Diane Lefer

Playwright, author & activist Diane Lefer will talk about her book of short stories, “California Transit.” Sponsored by the Secular Jewish Humanists of LA. 11:30 AM. Felicia Mahood Senior Center,

11338 Santa Monica Blvd., LA.

(310) 826-9135.

Films: “Amazing Grace”

A screening of the film “Amazing Grace,” the story of William Wilberforce and his battle to end the British slave trade. Presented by Films, Films & More Films. 2 PM.

2617 S. Hauser Blvd., LA

(near Adams & Fairfax). (818) 785-4779.

Performance: UnValentine’s Day

Celebrate the many faces of love in the Third annual Strange Bedfellows concert with solo performers and Voices of Conscience, LA social justice chorus. 2 PM. Workmen’s Circle,

1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA.

$8. (310) 552-2007.

Community Event: Darwin Day

To celebrate Charles Darwin’s 199th birthday (Feb. 12), the Center hosts a staged reading of one of Steve Allen’s brilliant Meeting of Minds teleplays. 4 PM Reception, 5 PM Steve Allen’s Meeting of Minds. $6, RSVP. Steve Allen Theater, Center for Inquiry- LA,

4773 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood

. (323) 666-9797. <info@cfiwest.org>. <www.cfiwest.org>.

Talk: 9/11

“9/11 Contradictions: An Open Message to Congress and the Press.” With Pf. David Ray Griffin. 4 PM. Matters of Controversy series. Peace & Democracy Action Group, First UU Church of SD, 4190 Front St., Hillcrest, San Diego.  (858) 459-4650.

Political Meeting: Sundown Peace

4 SF Valley Unitarians Ministers will address peace at a “Soulful Sundown Peace Service” followed by a Peace Vigil. 6:30 PM. The Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, The Onion,

9550 Haskell Ave., North

Hills. (818) 894-9251.

February 11 • Monday

Gay Men’s Group

The South Bay Center for Gay, Lesbians and others host a bimonthly Gay Men’s Support group. Usually meets the Second & Fourth Mondays. 7-10 PM. South Bay Center,

2235 Sepulveda Blvd., Torrance

. (310) 328-6500.

Political Meeting: Westside Progressives

The regular meeting of Democratic Westside Progressives. Speakers will be Marcy Winograd & Mimi Kennedy. 7 PM. St. Bede’s Church,

3590 Grandview Blvd.

, Mar Vista. (310) 490-3858.<www.democraticwestsideprogressives.org>.

February 12 • Tuesday

Conference: DIY Convention

Rather than a formal convention as in prior years, informal opportunities to showcase music, film & book projects with people who can help get the work out there. Therefore, no tickets. Entrants will be selected from submissions. Music & film showcases on Feb 12 (Hollywood) & Feb 15 (LA) respectively. Registration $25-50. <www.diyconvention.com>.

February 13 • Wednesday

Films: Yiddish Film

“Fishke der Krumer”,a major novel of modern Yiddish literature was made into a well known film with touching erotic chemistry. With discussion. 7 PM. Workmen’s Circle,

1502 S. Robertson Blvd., LA.

$5. (310) 552-2007. <circle@circlesocal.org>. <www.circlesocal.org>.

Political Meeting: S.F. Valley Greens

Second Wednesdays monthly. 7:30 PM.

8016 Gosford St., North Hollywood

. (818) 380-1252.

Talk: “The Battle of Little Rock”

A talk on the memoir of Daisy Bates who was chairperson of the Arkansas NAACP during the fight to integrate Little Rock’s Central High School. Sponsored by Radical Women. Dinner at 6:30 PM for $7. Talk at 7:30 PM. Solidarity Hall,

2170 W. Washington Blvd., LA.

(323) 732-6416. <RadicalWomenLA@aol.com>.

February 14 • Thursday

Films: ATA Film Festival

The Artists’ Television Access (ATA), a nonprofit film & video collective will presents a series of films, including Nick Parkers’ film on the founding of MLK day. 8 PM. Echo Park Film Center,

1220 N. Alvarado St., LA.

(213) 484-8846. <www.echoparkfilmcenter.org>.

Political Action: The Iraq Moratorium

Every Third Thursday monthly. Do something until all troops are brought home. <www.iraqmoratorium.org>.

February 15 • Friday

Conference: Peace In Israel/Palestine

Christians, Jews & Muslims talk about peace in Israel/Palestine in a conference entitled “From Occupation to Liberation, Voices We Need to Hear. Speakers include Rev. Naim Ateek.& Nabila Espanioly. With workshops, updates, & music. Feb, 15-16. Friday: 3:30pm-9pm Saturday: 8am-6pm . All Saints Episcopal Church,

132 N. Euclid Ave., Pasadena

. (213) 596-0845. <www.fosna.org>.

February 16 • Saturday

Classes: Alternatives to Violence

AVP Basic Workshop. Feb 16 & 23. LA/ Santa Monica. Time & location TBD. (Also an AVP Advanced Workshop Mar 15 & 22 also in LA/ Santa Monica.) <rpersky@myexcel.com>. <www.avpcalifornia.org>.

Music: Jazz Funk Fest

A jazz funk fest of live music. With Black Shoe Polish, Freddie Ginns & Eric Ahlberg. 8 PM. Sponto Gallery,

7 Dudley Ave., Venice

. (310) 306-7330.

Political Meeting: Bus Riders Meeting

The monthly Bus Riders Union meeting. Light refreshments at 9:30 AM. 10 AM. Immanuel Presbyterian Church,

3300 Wilshire Blvd., LA.

(213) 387-2800.

February 17 • Sunday

Talk: “Life in Occupied Palestine”

Filmmaker Anna Baltzer will talk and show photos and stores by what life in like in Occupied Palestine.  Sponsored by Burbank Neighbors for Peace & Justice. 1:30 PM.  Mccambridge Prk, Re. Center Room #4. 

1515 N. Glenoaks Blvd.

, Burbank

.  (818) 842-5055.  burbankpeace@sbcglobl.net>

Discussion: “Nation” Discussion Group

The “Nation” magazines readers’ discussion group about articles. Meetings usually on the third Sunday of the month, call first. 2 PM.

4054 Coolidge Ave.

, Mar Vista, LA. (310) 391-1707.

Performance: Music Kaleidoscope

A afternoon of Lights, Sounds & Spoken Works, Satire, poems & audience participation, “Kaleidoscope in Sol Minore” with director Marco Rambaldo. 3 PM. Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, “The Onion,”

9550 Haskell Ave., North

Hills. $15. (818) 894-9251. <www.valleyonion.org>.

February 18 • Monday

Films: PXL This 17

The 20th year of toy video camera filmmaking, including rare video of the inventor of PXL 2000, James Wickstead. Also Michael Possert Jr’s - “A WWII Soldier”  captures his Dad’s recollections of being wounded and arriving at Nordhausen concentration camp.  Joe Nucci recalls his revealing encounter with Frank Sinatra in “ Jilly & The Chairman”. Gerry Fialka’s “Remember to Forget” the function of remembering as not the opposite of forgetting. 6 PM. Unurban Coffeehouse,

3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica

. (310) 306-7330.

February 19 • Tuesday

Talk: Militarism

A talk by Blase Bonpane on the subject “Militarism, What Do Morals Have to Do With It?” 7:15 PM. Golden Eagle Ballroom,

Cal State LA.

(323) 876-1767.

February 20 • Wednesday

Political Action: End the Death Penalty!

The LA hearing. Time TBA. Supporters are encouraged to “pack” the hearing room so that the Commissioners and the media will see the increasing numbers of Californians rejecting the death penalty. LA Hall of Administration,

500 West Temple St., LA.

California Commission on the Fair Administration of Justice website: <www.ccfaj.org>. Action sponsored by Death Penalty Focus. (415) 243-0143. <alison@deathpenalty.org>. <www.deathpenalty.org>.

Films: “Magic of Marker”

An influential, radical sci-fi by Chris Marker. With a talk by Jean-Pierre Gorin and the influence of Hitchcock’s “Vertigo” on Marker. 7 PM. Sponto Gallery,

7 Dudley Ave., Venice

. (310) 306-7330.

Political Action: LA Greens

The LA Greens will meet tonight. Get involved in local Green issues, learn about the Green Party and become an active, grassroots citizen. They meet every Third Wednesday of the month. 7 PM. Peace Center,

8124 W. Third Street, LA.

(323) 651-5539. <www.losangelesgreens.org>.

Discussion: “Monthly Review” Discussion

The regular free monthly discussion of articles in the magazine “Monthly Review”. 7:30 PM. Yahoo Colorado Center Community Room, 2500 Broadway, Santa Monica. (310) 390-0306.

February 21 • Thursday

Political Meeting: Atheists United

The regular Third Thursday night meeting of the San Fernando Valley Chapter of Atheists United. Call for time & place (818) 988-2806. <www.atheistsunited.org/calendar>.

Political Meeting: PSR-LA

“Environmental Health and Global Security: Making Public Health a Priority in 2008.” Featuring Dr. Robert Ross & Douglas B. Shaw. 6:30 PM. $75, RSVP. Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Emerald Room,

506 S. Grand Ave., LA.

(213) 689-9170. <lainfo@psr.org>. (This email address may be bad.) <www.psrla.org>.

February 22 • Friday

Political Action: CFI Lobbying in DC

Civic Days at the Capitol. Tours, training & meetings with legislators. Issues of special concern include separation of church & state, climate change & global warming bills and current CFI legal cases. Feb 22-25. $100 RSVP. Center For Inquiry Office of Public Policy,

621 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington DC

. (800) 398-7571 & (202) 546-2330. <tvanpelt@cfidc.org>. <centerforinquiry.net/dc/events/civic_days_at_the_capital>.

Films: “Union Man”

A potluck followed by the film “Union Man” by George Mann who will also perform labor folk songs. The film is about 91 year old Julius Margolin, a legend of New York City labor movements. Bring a food item for 8-10 people. 7 PM. Workmen’s Circle,

1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA.

$5. (310) 557-2007.

Discussion: Center For Inquiry West

The Center for Inquiry West LA now has monthly meetings for dinner & discussion. Every Fourth Friday. 7:30-9:30 PM. Dolores Restaurant,

11407 Santa Monica Blvd., West LA.

(310) 451-2752.

Plays: “The Stories of Cesar Chavez”

Fred Bianco’s one-man show “The Stories of Cesar Chavez.” Runs to March 1. 8 PM. Found Theatre,

599 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach

. $10. (562)-433-3363. <www.foundtheatre.org>.

February 23 • Saturday

Conference: Free Medical School

Pastors for Peace presents this opportunity to study medicine in Cuba. Scholarships for the six-year program include full tuition, housing, food & a monthly stipend. We’d like all students to be aware of this opportunity. Time & location TBD. San Jose, CA. (650) 367-9183 & (650) 575-7305. <cross0828@yahoo.com>. <www.pastorsforpeace.org>.

Political Meeting: Manzanar

Mas Okui, Manzanar internee, will speak about his experience at the monthly meeting of San Fernando Valley Chapter Alliance for Democracy.   10:15 AM.

9743 Noble Ave., North

Hills. (818) 903-4771. <rxdiet1@verison.net>.

February 24 • Sunday

Political Meeting: Atheist United LA

The regular meeting of the LA Chapter of Atheists United. Fourth Sundays. 11 AM. Center for Inquiry West,

4773 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood

. (323) 666-4258. <www.atheistsunited.org/calendar>.

Forum: “Salud!”

A screening of the film “Salud!” that examines the human values of health care issues, from Cuba to Africa and elsewhere. Directed by Connie Field.  7 PM. Workmen’s Circle,

1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA.

$5. (310) 552-2007.

Films: “Carbuncle”

A new Indie film “Carbuncle” a mobile home drama with a disabling sense of humor. Cast & crew in attendance. 8 PM. Echo Park Film Center,

1220 N. Alvarado St., LA.

(213) 484-8846. <www.echoparkfilmcenter.org>.

February 25 • Monday

Films: “At the River I Stand”

A film about the struggles of low paid Black sanitation workers in Memphis Tennessee and their 40 year battle. Dinner at 6:30 PM for $7. 7:30 PM. Solidarity Hall,

2170 W. Washington Blvd., LA.

(323) 732-6416. <lafsprw6@aol.com>.

February 27 - Wednesday

Support:

Activist Support Circle

.

Activist

Support Circle

, is a relaxed and supportive environment so activists and the progressive movement in general - can become stronger, more motivated and more optimistic. Sponsored by Jerry Rubin & the LA Alliance for Survival. Held the last Wednesdays of the month. 7-9 PM. Friends Meeting Hall,

1440 Harvard St., Santa Monica

. (310) 399-1000.  <activistsupportcircle.org>.

February 28 • Thursday

Volunteer Opportunity: Change-Links Meeting

The monthly mailing & discussion meeting for Change-Links, the paper you are reading now. Come on by; pick up some copies to distribute. 12-2:30 PM. Peace Center,

8124 W. Third St., LA.

(818) 782-1412. <change@pacbell.net>. <change-links.org>.

Discussion: Vegan Potluck/Discussion

A Vegan Potluck with discussions. By CHEF (Cooking for Health, Environment & Fun). Bring a vegan dish for 8-10 people. 7 PM. Workmen’s Circle,

1525 S. Robertson Blvd., LA.

(310) 552-2007. <circle@circlesocal.org>.

February 29 • Friday

Conference: Anti-War Retreat

Pacific Life Community Retreat. “Ending Nuclear Weapons & war-making through non-violent direct action.” Likely including an action at Vandenberg Air Force Base. Feb 29 - Mar 2. RSVP . Casa de Maria Retreat Center, Montecito (near Santa Barbara) (805) 343-6322. <jdapel@yahoo.com> & <trinity@lovarchy.org>. <pacificlifecommunity.wordpress.com>.