Events
08 / 6
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08 / 7
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08 / 8
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08 / 9
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SECTOR 5: A report back from a Midwestern cluster’s recent spokes council/NEXT SPOKES COUNCIL ANNOUNCED! What’s good Midwestern SECTOR 5ists? On July 12th, greeting the humidity familiar to many of us, representatives from all across the mighty Midwest showed up to begin plugging into SECTOR 5 planning. Reaffirming once again that Midwestern resistance IS NOT fucking around when it comes to the RNC/SECTOR 5! At this spokes council, lots was discussed.
Start: 15:00
End: 18:00
NEXT MEETING: SATURDAY, August 9, 3 PM - 6 PM 2727 East Lake Street
Start: 17:00
End: 20:00
Whether we're at the shelters, outside the clubs during closing time or out at Critical Mass or other protest events, we've shown time and again that copwatch is a valuable service that helps to prevent police brutality and that provides important case documentation for people who are brutalized or falsely arrested. In the run up to the RNC, we've seen increased attacks on homeless people in an effort to shove them out of sight. Now that the Minneapolis, St.
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08 / 10
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SECTOR 5: A report back from a Midwestern cluster’s recent spokes council/NEXT SPOKES COUNCIL ANNOUNCED! What’s good Midwestern SECTOR 5ists? On July 12th, greeting the humidity familiar to many of us, representatives from all across the mighty Midwest showed up to begin plugging into SECTOR 5 planning. Reaffirming once again that Midwestern resistance IS NOT fucking around when it comes to the RNC/SECTOR 5! At this spokes council, lots was discussed.
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Start: 12:00
End: 17:00
When: August 10th, 12:00 noon Now that more folks are coming into town, we want to sit down, see each other face-to-face, and have a longer discussion on the logistics of providing medical care at the RNC. We’ll hash out what exactly what ground has already been covered (and by who), what tasks still need to be completed, what our numbers are going to be, and all sorts of related topics. 12:00 - 1:00 PM Food and Mixer - Bring a dish to pass and drinks to share and if you like, a game to play.
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08 / 11
Start: 18:00
End: 20:00
6:00 - 8:00 PM This course provides street medics with information on applicable laws and on their rights in dealing with law enforcement agencies. ffi:
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08 / 12
Start: 18:00
The Herbal Remedies training scheduled for 8/12 is being postponed to a future date. The new date will be posted when available.
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08 / 13
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08 / 14
Start: 19:00
End: 21:00
Thursday, Aug. 14, 7pm, Arise! Bookstore
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08 / 15
(all day)
***Tentative Schedule. Subject to change. FRIDAY, AUGUST 15th: 2:00-11 PM: Meet and Greet at Madison Infoshop, 1019 SATURDAY AUGUST 16th:
Start: 19:00
End: 21:00
Silent Auction to Support the March on the Republican National Convention on September 1 FRI, 8/15 @ 7pm @ Black Dog Coffee & Wine Bar, 308 Prince Street Spend your Friday night meeting other fun political people and eating tasty treats and drinking refreshments from the Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar. The Coalition will charge $10 at the door and all attendees can place bids on restaurant meals, massages, private wine tastings, catering and time in vacation homes. Some of our items include: a vacation home in France,
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08 / 16
(all day)
Start: 14:00
End: 17:00
***Tentative Schedule. Subject to change. FRIDAY, AUGUST 15th: 2:00-11 PM: Meet and Greet at Madison Infoshop, 1019 SATURDAY AUGUST 16th:
Start: 10:00
End: 13:00
Saturday, 8/16 Want to get involved during the RNC? Do more than just exercise your rights—PROTECT THEM for yourself and your community! Coldsnap Legal Collective is working to protect our communities up to, during, and after the RNC. You (yes, YOU!) can get involved by helping us:
Start: 16:30
End: 18:30
JUST in a few weeks, the Republican National Convention (RNC) will be in our backyard Sept 1 through the 4th. This will be the last meeting of this Coalition. Please plan to attend. This will be our last chance to go over every groups plans and events, to share information regarding legal and other items of interest. The meeting will be held: Saturday- August 16, 2008 at 4:30 pm. AT: Mayday Books (Cedar and Riverside below Hub Bicycle Shop/Midwest
Start: 17:00
End: 20:00
Whether we're at the shelters, outside the clubs during closing time or out at Critical Mass or other protest events, we've shown time and again that copwatch is a valuable service that helps to prevent police brutality and that provides important case documentation for people who are brutalized or falsely arrested. In the run up to the RNC, we've seen increased attacks on homeless people in an effort to shove them out of sight. Now that the Minneapolis, St.
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08 / 17
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***Tentative Schedule. Subject to change. FRIDAY, AUGUST 15th: 2:00-11 PM: Meet and Greet at Madison Infoshop, 1019 SATURDAY AUGUST 16th:
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM This all-day course provides an introduction to general first aid, CPR and AED, along with some skills specific to treating protest injuries. Participants will earn certification in First Aid and Professional Level CPR/AED through ASHI (cost for certification cards is $10). Individuals completing this course will be prepared to assess severity of injuries, provide basic care and assist more experienced street medics.
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this is a 24 hour basic street medical protocol and operations class, which will run 3 consecutive days
Start: 12:00
End: 16:00
Sunday, 8/17 Want to get involved during the RNC? Do more than just exercise your rights—PROTECT THEM for yourself and your community! Coldsnap Legal Collective is working to protect our communities up to, during, and after the RNC. You (yes, YOU!) can get involved by helping us:
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08 / 18
(all day)
Start: 10:00
End: 18:00
this is a 24 hour basic street medical protocol and operations class, which will run 3 consecutive days
Start: 02:00
End: 05:00
Join the Skills for a New Millennium Tour to learn about the Principles and Ethics of Permaculture. See permaculture in action of the Earth Activist Training Permaculture Demonstration Bus and learn how permaculture can be used both on and off the streets to change the world. Bedlam Theater
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08 / 19
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this is a 24 hour basic street medical protocol and operations class, which will run 3 consecutive days
Start: 02:00
2pm to 4pm: Urban Composting and Chickens: Learn how to do composting for backyards and apartments. Then learn how easy it is to keep urban chickens and incorporate them into your composting system. Bedlam Theatre 4 to 5pm: Seed Ball Making: Seed Balls are great for guerilla gardening and an education activity for kids of all ages. Its simple, its fast, and you get to play in mud. Bedlam Theatre Presented by Skills for the New Millennium Tour
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08 / 20
Start: 15:00
End: 18:00
The North Star Health Collective's Mental Health & Wellness Space Organizers are offering free trainings in Psychological First Aid to activists attending the Republican National Convention mobilization. This training will be held at: Hosmer Library
Start: 18:30
End: 21:00
When: Wednesday, August 20th. Potluck at 6:30 pm. Movie at 7:00 pm.
Start: 19:00
End: 21:00
We need volunteers to direct cars and busses, set up the rally stage and media areas, and provide security throughout the rally and march. All day-of volunteers need to attend one of these meetings. Waite House 7pm-9pm
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08 / 21
Start: 14:00
End: 17:00
a workshop/skill share about facilitating difficult meetings,
Start: 16:00
End: 19:00
Modern law enforcement tactics increasingly emphasize the use of “less-lethal” This workshop includes detailed information on all known "less-lethal" weapons,
Start: 19:00
End: 21:00
Disaster and Resistance: Comics and Landscapes for the 21st Century
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08 / 22
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08 / 23
Start: 08:30
HEY! Your community needs you! This is a call-out for folks interested in volunteering for a 24-hour
Start: 10:00
End: 13:00
The North Star Health Collective's Mental Health & Wellness Space Organizers are offering free trainings in Psychological First Aid to activists attending the Republican National Convention mobilization. This training will be held at: Hosmer Library
Start: 12:00
End: 16:00
Saturday, 8/23 Want to get involved during the RNC? Do more than just exercise your rights—PROTECT THEM for yourself and your community! Coldsnap Legal Collective is working to protect our communities up to, during, and after the RNC. You (yes, YOU!) can get involved by helping us: | ||