April 3, 2012 PACG email to members
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This Week:
Candlelight Vigil
Tues, Apr 24th
Vanderveer Park
PACG
Community Garden
Plots $10
PACG Community
Networking Night
Thur, Apr 26th
Occupy Quad Cities
Int'l Workers Day RALLY
May 1st
LeClaire Park
Labor Roundtable
Breakfast
May 2nd
Hickory Grove Restaurant
Progressive Fair
Sun, May 6th
Occupy Chicago
RALLY
May 20th
SAVE THE DATES!
Churches United Trivia Night
Jun 1st
St. John's Vianney
PRIDEFEST 2012
Jun 2nd & 3rd
Downtown Davenport
Social Security Event
Sat, June 9th
Moline Library
Listen to the
Fallon Forum
Online
Progressive radio at its best!
The program runs from 7:05 PM until 7:55PM. On 98.3 WOW-FM
PACG Community Networking Night
The PACG Board urges all PACG members to attend the Community Network meeting on April 26, 6:30pm, at the Community Room of Cobblestone Place, located at 1212 West 3rd Street, downstairs from the PACG offices.
Several issues have been presented that the Board would like to see the membership start to take action on that affect both Iowa and Illinois citizens, as well as all Americans. Please join us in sharing your ideas for making progress in 2012 and beyond!
See you then! The PACG Board.
Rick Schloemer
President
Progressive Action for the Common Good
[email protected]
Progressive Fair
Sunday, May 6th, 2012
11am - 5pm
Davenport River Center
PACG Issue Forum Updates
Civil Rights Forum
Rich Hendricks
[email protected]
Candlelight Vigil, Tues, April 24th
Kenneth James Weishuhn committed suicide at age 14 this week in his hometown near Sioux City after being bullied and receiving death threats for being gay. Stand up with us to change the climate:
Tues., April 24 @ 7:30 p.m. Vanderveer Park Fountain. Sponsored by QC Pride, Inc.
QC Pridefest 2012
June 2nd & 3rd
2nd & Warren Sts, downtown Davenport
including an Interfaith Service for Equality on June 3rd. More details forthcoming.
Corporate Reform Forum:
Caroline Vernon
[email protected]
OCCUPY CHICAGO May 20th!
Quad Citians will be taking the Amtrak train from Galesburg into Chicago on the 19th and staying over for the larger rally and march on the 20th, returning Sunday evening. If you would like to join a car pool to Galesburg, contact Caroline as soon as possible: 563-676-7580. Train tickets are only $20 each way if purchased at least 2 weeks in advance.
The Corporate Reform forum is networking with area Labor, Occupy Quad Cities, and others in an effort to organize a trip to Occupy Chicago during the NATO Summit.
Economic Justice Forum:
Dick Fallow
563-391-3562
International Workers Day Rally
Tuesday, May 1st
Noon-4pm
LeClaire Park Bandshell
Occupy Quad Cities, in solidarity with global calls for a general strike, will hold an International Workers Day Rally at LeClaire park in Davenport, IA on May 1st. All are welcome to join us and demand justice for workers everywhere. There will be speakers on workers rights after which we will convene the Occupy Quad Cities General Assembly to make decisions regarding our planning of upcoming actions, organizing outreach and the promotion of global calls for workers of the world to join the general strike. All are welcome to attend. We will be meeting up at the bandshell.
Environmental Forum / Sustainable Energy Forum:
Molly Regan
[email protected]
Health Care Reform:
Karen Metcalf
[email protected]
NEXT Health Care Reform forum meeting
1st Tuesday of the month
May 1st, 6:30pm, St John's Lutheran Church
7th Ave in Rock Island
Local Foods Initiative
Rachel Griffiths
[email protected]
Community Garden in its 3rd year! 10' x 10' plots only $10
Our garden is located on the corner of 13th St and Grand Ave in Davenport. Contact Caroline today to reserve your plot: 563-676-7580
If you would like information on how to start a community garden in your own neighborhood, call PACG: 563-676-7580
NEXT Local Foods Meeting:
2nd Wednesday of the month:
May 10th, 6:30pm
Fresh Deli, Davenport Freight House
Contact: Rachel Griffiths 309-721-3204 or Mitch Tollerud 563-445-1842
Media Reform Forum:
Steve Drucker
[email protected]
(309)781-8004
Call Steve for details.
Peace & Justice Forum:
Caryn Unsicker
[email protected]
Weekly Peace Vigil
Join our Moline vigil for Peace - every Saturday, from 11am to noon on the corner of John Deere Road and 16th Street by Southpark Mall.
Hope to see you there!
Social Justice Movie Night:
Caroline Vernon
[email protected]
Social Security Forum:
Caryn Unsicker & Carol Brown
[email protected], [email protected]
SAVE THE DATE!
The PACG Social Security Forum is sponsoring another Social Security Educational Event on Saturday, June 9th from 1 to 2pm in the Gold Room at Moline Public Library on 41st Street. Emily Stuart from Alliance for Retired Americans is the guest speaker. Several Quad Cities agencies are co-sponsoring the event.
Women's Issues Forum:
Carol Brown
[email protected]
Contact Carol for more information.
Other Community Events
Labor Roundtable Breakfast
The Quad City Federation of Labor is hosting a Labor Roundtable on May 2 in Davenport. I am looking for 3-5 people who would be interested in participating. A complimentary breakfast will be provided. Please contact me if you are interested in participating.
Churches United Trivia Night to benefit those in need
We are doing this Trivia Night because for years Churches United had a fund to help those in need for assistance like rent, utilities, prescriptions etc.for members of member congregations. The entire fund was supported by ONE gracious individual over the past 15 years. He has passed away and the balance of money has been disbursed. Because this support was operated through a charity fund via a bank out of state, Churches United is not able to secure another long term funder at this time. This fund has run dry and the trivia night is a way for us to raise some money for the fund until we can make a more permanent plan. If you like to play trivia and enjoy good food - join us at St.John Vianney Church. The Blue Iguana from LeClaire will be providing wonderful tacos, chips etc. To purchase a table simply call Churches United at 563-332-5002 or email us at: [email protected].
Friday, June 1st
Doors open 6 pm
Trivia begins at 7 pm
St. John Vianney Church
4907 18th Street, Bettendorf
Baby Boomers! Wear your best 60's & 70's clothes but there will be questions for all generations!
$10 per person/$80 per table
If you cannot attend, please consider sending a check to Churches United for their emergency fund.
563-332-5002 or email us at: [email protected].
Progressive Action for the Common Good
563-676-7580
1212 W. 3rd St. Suite 3D
Davenport, IA 52804
This Week:
Candlelight Vigil
Tues, Apr 24th
Vanderveer Park
PACG
Community Garden
Plots $10
PACG Community
Networking Night
Thur, Apr 26th
Occupy Quad Cities
Int'l Workers Day RALLY
May 1st
LeClaire Park
Labor Roundtable
Breakfast
May 2nd
Hickory Grove Restaurant
Progressive Fair
Sun, May 6th
Occupy Chicago
RALLY
May 20th
SAVE THE DATES!
Churches United Trivia Night
Jun 1st
St. John's Vianney
PRIDEFEST 2012
Jun 2nd & 3rd
Downtown Davenport
Social Security Event
Sat, June 9th
Moline Library
Listen to the
Fallon Forum
Online
Progressive radio at its best!
The program runs from 7:05 PM until 7:55PM. On 98.3 WOW-FM
PACG Community Networking Night
The PACG Board urges all PACG members to attend the Community Network meeting on April 26, 6:30pm, at the Community Room of Cobblestone Place, located at 1212 West 3rd Street, downstairs from the PACG offices.
Several issues have been presented that the Board would like to see the membership start to take action on that affect both Iowa and Illinois citizens, as well as all Americans. Please join us in sharing your ideas for making progress in 2012 and beyond!
See you then! The PACG Board.
Rick Schloemer
President
Progressive Action for the Common Good
[email protected]
Progressive Fair
Sunday, May 6th, 2012
11am - 5pm
Davenport River Center
PACG Issue Forum Updates
Civil Rights Forum
Rich Hendricks
[email protected]
Candlelight Vigil, Tues, April 24th
Kenneth James Weishuhn committed suicide at age 14 this week in his hometown near Sioux City after being bullied and receiving death threats for being gay. Stand up with us to change the climate:
Tues., April 24 @ 7:30 p.m. Vanderveer Park Fountain. Sponsored by QC Pride, Inc.
QC Pridefest 2012
June 2nd & 3rd
2nd & Warren Sts, downtown Davenport
including an Interfaith Service for Equality on June 3rd. More details forthcoming.
Corporate Reform Forum:
Caroline Vernon
[email protected]
OCCUPY CHICAGO May 20th!
Quad Citians will be taking the Amtrak train from Galesburg into Chicago on the 19th and staying over for the larger rally and march on the 20th, returning Sunday evening. If you would like to join a car pool to Galesburg, contact Caroline as soon as possible: 563-676-7580. Train tickets are only $20 each way if purchased at least 2 weeks in advance.
The Corporate Reform forum is networking with area Labor, Occupy Quad Cities, and others in an effort to organize a trip to Occupy Chicago during the NATO Summit.
Economic Justice Forum:
Dick Fallow
563-391-3562
International Workers Day Rally
Tuesday, May 1st
Noon-4pm
LeClaire Park Bandshell
Occupy Quad Cities, in solidarity with global calls for a general strike, will hold an International Workers Day Rally at LeClaire park in Davenport, IA on May 1st. All are welcome to join us and demand justice for workers everywhere. There will be speakers on workers rights after which we will convene the Occupy Quad Cities General Assembly to make decisions regarding our planning of upcoming actions, organizing outreach and the promotion of global calls for workers of the world to join the general strike. All are welcome to attend. We will be meeting up at the bandshell.
Environmental Forum / Sustainable Energy Forum:
Molly Regan
[email protected]
Health Care Reform:
Karen Metcalf
[email protected]
NEXT Health Care Reform forum meeting
1st Tuesday of the month
May 1st, 6:30pm, St John's Lutheran Church
7th Ave in Rock Island
Local Foods Initiative
Rachel Griffiths
[email protected]
Community Garden in its 3rd year! 10' x 10' plots only $10
Our garden is located on the corner of 13th St and Grand Ave in Davenport. Contact Caroline today to reserve your plot: 563-676-7580
If you would like information on how to start a community garden in your own neighborhood, call PACG: 563-676-7580
NEXT Local Foods Meeting:
2nd Wednesday of the month:
May 10th, 6:30pm
Fresh Deli, Davenport Freight House
Contact: Rachel Griffiths 309-721-3204 or Mitch Tollerud 563-445-1842
Media Reform Forum:
Steve Drucker
[email protected]
(309)781-8004
Call Steve for details.
Peace & Justice Forum:
Caryn Unsicker
[email protected]
Weekly Peace Vigil
Join our Moline vigil for Peace - every Saturday, from 11am to noon on the corner of John Deere Road and 16th Street by Southpark Mall.
Hope to see you there!
Social Justice Movie Night:
Caroline Vernon
[email protected]
Social Security Forum:
Caryn Unsicker & Carol Brown
[email protected], [email protected]
SAVE THE DATE!
The PACG Social Security Forum is sponsoring another Social Security Educational Event on Saturday, June 9th from 1 to 2pm in the Gold Room at Moline Public Library on 41st Street. Emily Stuart from Alliance for Retired Americans is the guest speaker. Several Quad Cities agencies are co-sponsoring the event.
Women's Issues Forum:
Carol Brown
[email protected]
Contact Carol for more information.
Other Community Events
Labor Roundtable Breakfast
The Quad City Federation of Labor is hosting a Labor Roundtable on May 2 in Davenport. I am looking for 3-5 people who would be interested in participating. A complimentary breakfast will be provided. Please contact me if you are interested in participating.
Churches United Trivia Night to benefit those in need
We are doing this Trivia Night because for years Churches United had a fund to help those in need for assistance like rent, utilities, prescriptions etc.for members of member congregations. The entire fund was supported by ONE gracious individual over the past 15 years. He has passed away and the balance of money has been disbursed. Because this support was operated through a charity fund via a bank out of state, Churches United is not able to secure another long term funder at this time. This fund has run dry and the trivia night is a way for us to raise some money for the fund until we can make a more permanent plan. If you like to play trivia and enjoy good food - join us at St.John Vianney Church. The Blue Iguana from LeClaire will be providing wonderful tacos, chips etc. To purchase a table simply call Churches United at 563-332-5002 or email us at: [email protected].
Friday, June 1st
Doors open 6 pm
Trivia begins at 7 pm
St. John Vianney Church
4907 18th Street, Bettendorf
Baby Boomers! Wear your best 60's & 70's clothes but there will be questions for all generations!
$10 per person/$80 per table
If you cannot attend, please consider sending a check to Churches United for their emergency fund.
563-332-5002 or email us at: [email protected].
Progressive Action for the Common Good
563-676-7580
1212 W. 3rd St. Suite 3D
Davenport, IA 52804
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