The Bucks Montana Progressives

The Bucks/Mont Progressive Events Email is sent on the 15th & 30th of each month. It is a grassroots effort to publicize progressive events in the Bucks and Montgomery County area in Pennsylvania. Please forward this email & share with family and friends!

Email tomulrich@mybluelight.com and ask to be added to the Bucks/Mont list.

Please check these links at the end of the events list - Progressives Online, Progressive Information Sources, Clean Elections 101, Progressive Video Lending Library, & Bucks/Mont Progressive Circle of Friends.
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MONTHLY FOCUS -

Our grassroots effort can use your help! This progressive events email now reaches close to 4,000 in Bucks and Montgomery counties. You can help multiply that number. Please tell your friends about us and suggest that they check it out at BuckMontProgressiveEventsEmail.blogspot.com. Also, please include our link on your web sites and email lists. We do not share or sell emails from our list. This is strictly a grassroots effort to promote local progressive events and action. Thanks for your help!
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Democracy needs its citizens to Get Involved, Stay Informed, and Take Action. Progressives Online at http://www.ProgressivesOnline.blogspot.com provides a place to do all three. Check it out.
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MONTHLY CALENDAR - (Weekly, Farmers Markets, & Media on right)

1a. Thurs. Dec. 31, 5:30-6:30 PM - Candlelight Peace Vigil sponsored by the Trenton Friends Meeting and CFPA at the Friends Meetinghouse, 142 E. Hanover Street in Trenton. For more info email cfpabuxmont1 @ aol.com

1b. Fri. Jan. 1 - Progressives Online at http://ProgressivesOnline.blogspot.com

1c. Fri. Jan. 1, 7 PM - Peace Center of Delaware County's Just-Reel First Friday Movie Series at 1001 Old Sproul Rd. in Springfield. For more info email brandywine @ juno.com or call 610-544-1818 or go to http://www.delcopeacecenter.org/ . (1st Fri)

1c. Fri. Jan. 1, Noon - New Years Celebration for Peace at Yardley Friends Meeting, 65 North Main Street. Please join us to share an hour of spontaneous prayers for peace in Israel/Palestine, the Middle East, and throughout the world. Movie "Icyizere: Hope" will be shown at 1:30. It is a film-in-process by Kenya-born filmmaker Patrick Mureithi. In August 2007 he went to Rwanda and videographed a workshop of the exciting movement, "Healing and Rebuilding Our Communities" (HROC). NO CHARGE - Please bring snacks to share afterwards
For info call Susan Burger (215) 932-9263 or email peacedoc_1 @ msn.com.

2a. Sun. Jan. 3, 6 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)

2b. Sun. Jan. 3, 11:45 AM - Free screening of Food, Inc. at the Buxmont Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship, 2040 W. Street Rod, Warrington, PA 18976. Food, Inc. is a movie about the way a majority of America's food is produced. It is guaranteed to change the way you think about your food supply forever. Childcare will be provided and healthy soups and artisan breads will be served for lunch! We encourage everyone to bring his or her own soup bowl and silverware if possible. For more info email mikeparry @ verizon.net

3. Mon. Jan. 4, 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)

4a. Wed. Jan. 6, 7 PM - Philly for Change at Tritone, 1508 South Street Phila. For more info go to http://www.phillyforchange.com/ (1st Wed)

4b. Wed. Jan. 6, 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)

4c. Wed. Jan. 6, 10 AM - Bucks County Commissioners' Meeting. For info go to http://www.BucksCounty.org (1st & 3rd Wed)

4d. Wed. Jan. 6, 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)

4e. Wed. Jan. 6, 7-9 PM - Be The Change North Penn (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

5a. Thurs. Jan. 7, 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. Jan. 7, 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. Jan. 7, 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. Jan. 7, 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)

6a. Fri. Jan. 8, 7 PM - Lepoco 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)

6b. Fri. Jan. 8, 7 PM - Second Friday Warminster Environmental Video/Discussion Series will view "Is suburbia sustainable? Five Years Later" at Warminster Township's administration building Sponsored by the township's Environmental Advisory Council. Admission is free. The Township Building is at 401 Gibson Ave., off Henry Ave. in Warminster (18974). For information: 267.992.8020 or 215.443.5414.

7a. Sat. Jan. 9 , 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)

7b. Sat. Jan. 9, 10-11 AM - Peace Valley Nature Center Winter Lecture Series on Geology of Bucks County at 170 N. Chapman Rd. Doylestown. Learn to understand ecology and how it is important in our community. $5 ($3 for members) Go to http://www.peacevalleynaturecenter.org for more.

8a. Sun. Jan. 10, 4:30 PM - Brandywine Peace Community Monthly Potluck Supper & Program at the University Lutheran Church, 3637 Chestnut Street, Phila. Program will be "Why We Fight". Bring a main dish, salad, or dessert to share. . For info call 610-544-1818 or go to http://www.brandywinepeace.com/ (2nd Sun)

8b. Sun. Jan. 10, 2 PM - Be The Change Baederwood Meeting at Abington Friends School. This meeting will include speakers from a non-profit in International Development in Washington DC and others. The topic is: A Global Human Rights Crisis: Problems and Solutions. For info go to http://www.BeTheChangeBaederwood.com

9a. Tues. Jan. 12, 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. Jan. 12, 7-9 PM - Regular joint meeting of DelMont PDA and Main Line Peace Action at 284 S. Roberts Road, Bryn Mawr, 19010. Agenda to follow. For details or to suggest agenda items, please call 610-527-4170 or e-mail tjdugdale @ verizon.net

10a. Wed. Jan. 13, 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 show/discuss "Rethink Afghanistan". Free! For info call 215-794-5816 or go to http://www.buckinghamfriendsmeeting.org/ (2nd Wed)

10b. 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/

11a. Thurs. Jan. 14, 6:30 PM - Steering Committee 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. Jan. 14, 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)

12a. Fri. Jan. 15, 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. For info call 267-992-8020. (2nd Fri)

12b. Fri. Jan 15 & Sat. Jan. 16, 7 PM - Film "Mine" & Post Film Discussion: Annie Trinkle, Animal Alliance (8:45 pm-film only) Hailed as "absorbing," "a must see," and "Oscar material," MINE is a documentary about the essential bond between humans and animals, set against the backdrop of Hurricane Katrina. Not Rated; 81 Minutes; 2009 Tickets: $7 in advance/$10 at the door Buy advance tickets online: https://friends-of-lambertville-library.ticketleap.com/

12c. Sat. Jan. 16, 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)

13a. Sun. Jan. 17, 6 PM - The Lower Bucks Lyme Disease Support Group Meeting at the Middletown Township Municipal Building at 3 Municipal Way, Langhorne. We share information on what has helped us; we work to spread the word about Lyme Disease; and what an under diagnosed problem it is in this area. For info contact Evelyn at (215) 741-5902 or go to http://www.lowerbuckslymegroup.org (3rd Sun)

13b. Sun. Jan. 17, 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)

14. Mon. Jan. 18 - Monday, January 18, Noon - Make War No More! Martin Luther King Day of Nonviolent Resistance at Lockheed Martin, Mall & Goddard Boulevards in King of Prussia (behing the mall). Call the Brandywine Peace Community if you are interested in participating in the civil disobedience. For more info call 610-544-1818 or go to http://www.BrandywinePeace.com

15a. Wed. Jan. 20, 7 PM - Sustainable Springfield Meeting at the Flourtown Country Club. For more information about the meeting or Sustainable Springfield email Kat Lewis Sarsfield at sustainablespringfield @ gmail.com (3rd Wed)

15b. Wed. Jan. 20, 10 AM - Bucks County Commissioners' Meeting. For info go to http://www.BucksCounty.org (1st & 3rd Wed)

15c. Wed. Jan. 20, midday - Brown Bag Vigil at Rep. Joe Sestak's Media Office sponsored by DelMontpda and Main Line Peace Action. The purpose: to convince Rep. Sestak of the incrtedible amount of money we're spending on the military. Go to http://www.delmontpda.wordpress.com for more.

16. Thurs. Jan. 21, 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)

17a. Sat. Jan. 23, 10-11 AM - Peace Valley Nature Center Winter Lecture Series on Back Yard Birding at 170 N. Chapman Rd. Doylestown. Learn to understand ecology and how it is important in our community. $5 ($3 for members) Go to http://www.peacevalleynaturecenter.org for more.

17b. Sat. Jan. 23, 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)

18. Mon. Jan. 25, 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.

19. 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.

20a. Fri. Feb. 1, 7 PM - Doylestown First Friday Environmental and Sustainable Living DVD/Discussion Series at Environmental Home Store, 320 North Broad Street in Doylestown. The series is sponsored by Warminster Township Environmental Advisory Council & the ECLA PA. Admission is free. For info call 267-992-8020. (1st Fri)

20b. Mon. Feb 1, 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 ECLA PA, Montco Greens, The Save Alliance, Weavers Way Co-op, and Veterans for Peace Chapter 31 (1st Mon).

21. Sat. Feb 6, 10-11 AM - Peace Valley Nature Center Winter Lecture Series on Lichens & Fungi at 170 N. Chapman Rd. Doylestown. Learn to understand ecology and how it is important in our community. $5 ($3 for members) Go to http://www.peacevalleynaturecenter.org for more.

22a. 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.

22b. Sat. Feb. 20, 10-11 AM - Peace Valley Nature Center Winter Lecture Series on Critters & Folks: Space for Everyone at 170 N. Chapman Rd. Doylestown. Learn to understand ecology and how it is important in our community. $5 ($3 for members) Go to http://www.peacevalleynaturecenter.org for more.

23. 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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Progressives have online participation - Click here to view and participate - http://ProgressivesOnline.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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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.
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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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TAKE ACTION CORNER - Contact Your Elected Officials Every Week

1. US Capitol Switchboard
- 1-800-828-0498 or 1-202-224-3121 & ask for your elected official.

2. White House Comments Line
- 1-202-456-1111

3. USA.gov has a great way to contact your elected officials at http://www.usa.gov/Contact/Elected.shtml

4. Project Vote Smart has a good link to contact elected officials. Plus it gives info about voting records, etc. Click & put in zip code at http://www.VoteSmart.org/index.htm.

5. Congress.org web site has contact info plus good ideas about communicating with elected officials at http://www.congress.org/congressorg/issues/basics/
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ACTION ALERT !!!

Contact your representative now about the Fair Elections Now Act (S 752 & HB 1826) at this easy to use link -http://action.citizen.org/t/6693/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=1301

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DAILY/WEEKLY EVENTS

1. Every 2nd & 4th Mon. 6:30 - 7:30 PM - NAACP Youth Council Meeting at (2nd Mon) Linconia Tabernacle Christian Center on Parris Ave, Trevose Pa at (4th Mon) No Longer Bound Recreation Center on Norton Ave. in Bristol Pa.
2. Every Tues., 6-7 PM - Doylestown Peace Vigil at the intersection of State and Main in Doylestown. All are welcome and we have signs. For info call 215-340-9747
3a. Every Wed., 5-6 PM - Peace Vigil outside the Unitarian Society of Germantown, 6511 Lincoln Drive in West Mount Airy. For info call 215-843-4256 or email nwgreens @ yahoo.com.
3b. Every Wed. 5:30-6:30 PM - Health Care Reform Vigil in Doylestown at State & Main St.
4. Every Wed., 7-8 PM - Peace Vigil outside Border's Book Store in Germantown Ave. at Bethlehem Pike in Chestnut Hill. For info call 215-843-4256 or email nwgreens @ yahoo.com.
5. Every Fri., 5-5:30 PM - Phoenixville Peace Vigil at the corner of Bridge and Main in downtown Phoenixville.
6. Every Sat., 10:30-11:30 AM (starting 11/7/09) - PA Action/CFPA Peace Vigil near the intersection of Rt. 1 and Oxford Valley Rd. (near Oxford Valley Mall). Call Robin at 267-240-9819.
7. Every Sat., 10-11 AM - Sellersville Peace Vigil at Main St. and Temple Ave. sponsored by Upper Bucks Coalition for Peace Action. Call Angela at 215-257-1300 for more info.
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LOCAL FARMERS' MARKETS (check out their web site since most are closed for the season)

1. Lansdale on Sat. 9AM-1 PM at the Lansdale Railroad Plaza - Info at http://www.lansdalefarmersmarket.org/
2. Springtown on Wed. 3-6 PM at Springtown Firehouse, 3010 Rt. 412. For more info go to http://www.springtownfarmersmarket.org/
3. Lower Makefield on Thurs. 3:30-6:30 PM at Veterans Memorial Park, Edgewood Rd & Heacock Rd. For more info go to http://www.farmersmarketonline.com/fm/LowerMakefieldFarmersMarket.html
4. Linden Hill in Ottsville on Fri. 3:30-6:30 PM at Linden Hill Gardens, 8230 Easton Rd (Rt 611)
5. Skippack on Sun. 10-2 PM at Rt. 73 just west of historic Skippack. For more info go to http://www.farmersmarketonline.com/fm/SkippackFarmersMarket.html
6. Upper Dublin on Sat. 10-2 PM at 110 Pennsylvania Ave. near Oreland/North Hills. For more info go to http://www.farmersmarketonline.com/fm/OrelandNorthHillsFarmersMarket.html
7. Doylestown on Sat 7-12 Noon at W. State & Hamilton Ave. For more info go to http://www.buckinghampacivic.org/ .
8. New Hope on Thurs 3:30-7 PM at New Hope-Solebury High School Rain or Shine! For more info go http://www.hopefarmersmarket.com/
9. Wrightstown on Sat 9-1 PM at 2203 2nd Street Pike, adjacent to the Wrightstown Township municipal offices Rain or Shine! For more info go to http://www.buckscountyfoodshedalliance.org/
10. Plumsteadville Grange on Sat. 9-Noon at 611 North across from Kellers Church Rd.. Call Meg at 215-766-9801.

Link to more in PA at http://www.farmersmarketonline.com/fm/Pennsylvania.htm
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WEEKLY TV & OTHER MEDIA

1. "Democracy Now" - watch online at http://www.democracynow.org/ or check with your local cable company.
2. "Countdown with Keith Olbermann" every evening on MSNBC at 8 PM.
3. "The Rachel Maddow Show" every evening on MSNBC at 9.
4. "The Union Edge" every day from Noon to 1 PM at http://www.TheUnionEdge.com
5. "Thom Hartmann Show" every day Noon - 3 PM - on your computer at http://www.thomhartmann.com/. A progressive voice of reason.
6. Frontline on PBS - looks at current issues in the news online. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/view/
7a. "Voices of the Voters" Radio every Wed. 8-9 PM on Voting Integrity and other democracy issues at local "Philadelphia Radio Station" WNJC 1360 AM. Online - http://www.wnjc1360.com/Live_Netcast/live_netcast.html.
8b. " Rob Kall Show" every Wed. 9-10 PM at same location as above. Online - http://www.wnjc1360.com/live_netcast/live_netcast.html.
9. Meet the Bloggers Live every Fri. 1-2 PM at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/meet-the-bloggers Live program with current leaders on current issues.
10a. Bill Moyers Journal on PBS every Fri 9 PM. Watch programs later at http://www.pbs.org/moyers/
10b. NOW on PBS every Fri. 8:30 PM. Watch programs later at http://www.pbs.org/now/
11. Media Matters with Bob McChesney every Sun. 2 PM on 580 AM at http://will.illinois.edu/am/
12. Weekly Email Newsletter About Healthcare Reform at http://www.buckshealthcare.org/.
13. New Progressive on-line monthly - The Philadelphia Jewish Voice is an alternative to the Jewish Exponent. Check us out at http://www.pjvoice.com/
14. Progressive Op-Ed News Web Site -(run by Rob Kall) at http://www.opednews.com/
15. Bucks County Progressive Citizens Activists Web Site (for local Bucks County use) at http://www.oneifbylandbuckscounty.com/.
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Where can I get event information for the Lehigh Valley, New Jersey, & Chester County?

1. Lehigh Valley- Lepoco Peace has email updates each week. Email (lepoco at fast.net) and ask to be included on the list. For more events and updates go to http://www.lepoco.org/calendar.html
2. Lehigh Valley - Click http://LehighValleyProgressiveEventsEmail.blogspot.com
3. New Jersey- Coalition for Peace Action has a list of activities at http://www.peacecoalition.org/
4. Chester County- Contact Karen at CCPeaceMovement @ Aol.com to get on their email list
5. Phila Area - Go to http://www.ProgressiveNetworkSEPA.org for their calendar