"It's funny how the interests of American corporations are so often, so successfully, and so deliberately confused with the interests of the world economy."

-- Arundhati Roy

Come one, come all...
Activist Holiday Fun(d)raising Party
Sunday, December 27th @ 6pm till…
Pre-New Years Party
Hear ye, Hear ye.
Ready to eat drink and be merry?
Let it not be said that social justice activists don’t throw good parties.
We have a year of good deeds to rejoice,
We have the love for one another to share,
We have hopes and dreams to look forward to,
We want you to be here to rejoice, share and celebrate with us.
No Scrooges, corporate capitalists or bankers need appear.

WHERE: 3442 47th St, San Diego, 92105
Lost? – Call Martin at 619-871-9354 Donation: $5 - 20 sliding scale, bring a dish or drink to share

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"To give to someone that much to just stay on makes you question just how critical they really are."

-- housing consultant Thomas Lawler, reacting to news the heads of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac may each receive pay packages of up to $6m (£3.7m), depending on company performance.

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27, 6PM: Activist Holiday Fun(d)raising Party! Pre-New Years Party. Ready to eat drink and be merry? Let it not be said that social justice activists don’t throw good parties. WHERE: 3442 47th St, San Diego. Lost? – Call Martin at 619-871-9354 Donation: $5 - 20 sliding scale, bring a dish or drink to share. More Info

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27, 6PM: Activist Holiday Fun(d)raising Party! Pre-New Years Party. Ready to eat drink and be merry? Let it not be said that social justice activists don’t throw good parties. WHERE: 3442 47th St, San Diego. Lost? – Call Martin at 619-871-9354 Donation: $5 - 20 sliding scale, bring a dish or drink to share. More Info

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SUNDAY DECEMBER 27, 6PM: Kwanzaa Celebration: KUJICHAGULIA at WorldBeat Center We will be having a family event celebrating Kwanzaa, an African American cultural holiday celebrating First Fruits and the Seven Principles (Nguza Saba in Swahili). Each of the 7 days of Kwanzaa has a principle, WorldBeat Center celebrates annually, the day of Self-Determination (Kujichagulia). FREE and open to All People, All Races and All Families. Live African music with African Drum & Dancers. African American - Vegetarian Soul Food! More Info

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EVERY SATURDAY 11AM-NOON: Saturday Morning Fun-in-the-Sun for Single Payer at Nobel Dr. near I-5 entrance. Join us. We have about 30 signs. You can bring your own also. More Info

ONGOING ACTIONS To Stop Inhumane Puppy Mills. Join Us to Protest Pet Stores That Sell Puppy Mill Dogs. To be notified of protests, please send your email address and /or phone number to gzplayers@yahoo.com

EVERY TUESDAY 4-6PM: Join me in front of Susan Davis's office holding a sign for singlepayer. 4305 University Avenue Suite 515 San Diego. More Info

LAST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH: San Diego Critical Mass Bike Ride, meet at the big fountain in Balboa Park. More Info

EVERY SUNDAY 2PM: Free Vegan Food at the North Park Community Park with San Diego Food Not Bombs. More Info

“ENOUGH” PEACE AND IMPEACHMENT VIGILS ~ EVERY WEEK UNTIL THE IRAQ WAR ENDS. More Info

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 5:30PM: Gaza Freedom March - Worldwide Solidarity Actions Jan 6th. San Diego Candle light vigil at UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla. International Campaign in Support of the Gaza Freedom March Thousands of Unison Actions Assembled around the World. A massive mobilization between December 27, 2009 and January 1, 2010 with candlelight vigils, concerts, marches, demonstrations, art installations and movie screenings will assemble all over the world to send a clear message to world leaders: end the siege on Gaza. More Info

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 6PM: Health Care: A California Solution for a National Crisis. Chula Vista Public Library Auditorium – Civic Center Branch, 365 F Street, Chula Vista. A short film and speakers, such as Dr. Jeoffry Gordon from the California Physician’s Alliance, will be featured. More Info

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 7:30PM: Let's Try Democracy! David Swanson will discuss and sign his new book "Daybreak: Undoing the Imperial Presidency and Forming a More Perfect Union." Matters of Controversy, A monthly series First Unitarian Universalist Church 4190 Front Street Hillcrest, San Diego. (opposite UCSD Medical Center Hospital) limited free parking in church ACE parking lot - Donation Requested. More Info

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JANUARY 18-21, 2010: Developing Hearts that Yearn for Justice 2010 San Diego / Tijuana, Mexico. Reflecting on the Gospel & Justice for Women and Children. Come listen... share... learn... engage... stretch... question. More Info

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 3PM: Save Our Schools Week Action Day (San Diego). Let us be heard and tell the governator how we feel about these budget cuts. This is the San Diego Regional Protest for Day 4 of Save Our Schools Week. Please join us for a regional march on the governors office which includes all schools participating in Save Our Schools Week. Host: The Save Our Schools Coalition. Location: 6th and Laurel Balboa Park with March to Governors Office. More Info

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THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2:30PM: San Diego March 4th Rally and March Save Our Schools. As part of The March 4th National Call for a Day of Action, The Save Our Schools Coalition of California will be coordinating regional actions throughout California. Host: The Save Our Schools Coalition. Location: Gather at Park Blvd and Presidents Way and March to The Governors Office Street: Park Blvd. and Presidents Way City/Town: San Diego, CA More Info

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 7PM: Alternative NEW YEARS REVELATION WorldBeat Cultural Center - 2100 Park Blvd. with a Live conference call between Pato Banton and Dr. Gabriel Cousens 7pm. topic: Being the Blessing Pato Banton in person delivering New Year's Message of Positive Hope Good Karma Kitchen - Free Food Music Blessings -- Kirtan, Mexica Aztec Blessing and Dance, and more. Oneness Blessings Healers offering Energy Work, Massage, Reiki, and more. Presented by: Positive Hope.

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2ND SATURDAYs, JANUARY 8 - JUNE 11: The Payday Slam. A poetry performance competition for all ages. Bring your original 3 minute work and get ready to slam. CASH Prizes will be awarded. $3.00 donation, Poets and Judges enter free. Poets must sign up in person by 7:00 p. m. City Heights Performance Annex, City Heights/Weingart Branch Library & Performance Annex 3795 Fairmount Ave., San Diego. More Info

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 7PM: Ugandan Orphans Choir - Performance WorldBeat Center. The Ugandan Orphans Choir members send this greeting at the beginning of each performance. These children were some of the neediest children in Uganda. Now, they are the fortunate few that have been rescued from a life of hunger and poverty and given the opportunity for education and spiritual development. These tools will help them make a difference in the future of Africa! More Info

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Announcements / Workshops

SATURDAY, JANUARY 23 & 30, 8:30AM: Hands of Peace/AVP Workshop. Basic Conflict Resolution Workshop focuses on increasing communicaton skills, team building and creative techniques to resolve conflicts. More Info

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The International Rescue Committee currently has a need for volunteers and interns. The group assists refugees in San Diego. Here is a link to our facebook page with the job descriptions.

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HOMELESS FOOD AND SUPPLY DRIVE THROUGH JANUARY 9th: The Animal Defense Team (ADT) of Ground Zero Players is gathering donations for homeless dogs and their human companions who are living on the streets of downtown San Diego. Can you help? Suggestions: for dogs: food, bedding, collars, leashes, treats, dog sweaters for humans: socks, nonperishable food, water, toiletries, blankets, sleeping bags, tarps, coats, raingear, gloves, hats. San Diego Pet Supply, 1490 Island Ave. at 15th and Island downtown, 619-263-2211, has generously agreed to let you drop off donations there during business hours, through January 9. Or contact us directly. More Info

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NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR ENERGY AWARDS. The San Diego Excellence in Energy (SANDEE) Awards are presented annually by the California Center for Sustainable Energy to acknowledge San Diegans who have made a significant commitment to energy efficiency, energy conservation, renewable energy or greenhouse gas reduction. Nominations for the 2009 SANDEEs are due by Jan. 18, 2010. Award winners will be recognized at a reception to be held March 25, 2010. More Info

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GROUNDWORK BOOKS NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT: 30% off all General Stock books in December! (in-store only). Hard times hit harder this quarter for textbook sales at Groundwork. Meaning all our workers are now unpaid volunteers and we're struggling to pay the bills to keep the space open... but I would like to stress that we have LOTS of great literature on political theory and lefty politics. Groundwork Books is a collective run non-profit book shop in San Diego. We exist to provide literature for developing social consciousness. Fall hours are: Monday - Thursday 10-6pm Friday 10-5pm Saturday and Sunday Closed. More Info

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FIRST SATURDAY of Each Month, 10AM: Technology Training for Activists. Where: 8Teen Cultural Center 3925 Ohio Street, San Diego. More Info

SUNDAYS, 5PM and 6PM: Progress In San Diego TV Show: COX 18/23. See the web-simulcast at www.helloworld.com/videoconsultant Click on the live icon

SDCPJ HIGH SCHOOL LEAFLETING PROJECT. The SD Coalition for peace and justice high school leafleting project is still looking for volunteers. More Info

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Peace Flags. Excellent for display or for Peace Rallies. Call 858.459.4650 or email TanjaWinter@ActivistSanDiego.org

90.7 KPFK PACIFICA RADIO IS BACK ON THE AIR IN SAN DIEGO.....!!!!!! More Info

Your Network tv ~ yournetwork.tv

The Guerrero Azteca Project ~ www.guerreroazteca.org

The GI Rights Hotline ~ www.girightshotline.org

LA VOZ Community Events Newsletter over the last 12 years has worked towards keeping the San Diego non-profit, Latino, and community at large connected ~ LA VOZ Community Events Newsletter

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COMD: Committee Opposed to Militarism and the Draft ~ www.comdsd.org

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Or, we can also accept donations mailed to: Activist San Diego 4246 Wightman St San Diego, CA 92105-2618

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