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12:00pm - 5:00pm Menands: Annual solidarity committee Labor Day picnic (6 September 2010) Category : Labor On the first Monday of every September, the Solidarity Labor Day picnic takes place to "... celebrate and honor working people." This year's theme in "Tax the Rich." Tabling from activist organizations will surround the picnic. There will be 2 collections to fund local running strikes; The Latham Holiday Inn Express workers, and the Mott's workers on strike in Williamson NY (where the organizers say there are "scabs" taking their jobs. Awards will be given for labor and community activists, and there will also be short speeches. Music will be performed by the Solidarity Singers, featuring Jim Kaufman and Sybil ... Read more

5:00pm - 6:00pm Delmar: Weekly peace vigil (6 September 2010) Category : Peace / War Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace hold a weekly vigil every Monday. From the organizers:: "Please join us in taking a stand against the war! Even if you can only stop by for a few minutes, your presence helps make a difference. Those of us who regularly attend the vigil enjoy sharing news and community with each other, and the encouraging honks and support from many drivers. Among other purposes, this weekly vigil serves as a regular reminder to hundreds of people in our community (those driving or walking by) of our viewpoints, issues and information - something they rarely see in the media. Bring a sign or borrow one of our extras. ... Read more

7:00pm - 7:30pm Middletown: Weekly peace vigil (6 September 2010) Category : Peace / War A vigil held every Monday evening, begun in 2003. From the organizers: This is a "... demonstration for peace in Iraq and Afghanistan and a vigil for the fallen... join us." Location: Firemen's Monument (near Thrall Library) 76 North St (at Orchard St) Middletown, NY 10940 Map and directions: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=76+North+St+and+Orchard+St,+Middletown,+NY&layer=c&cbll=41.447181,-74.419323&panoid=X-RZtdWFe0Ul_wqbte_vJw&cbp=12,279.37,,0,8.88 Contact: 845 496-6589, or via the below organizer web site's contact form. Sponsored by: the Orange County Peace and Justice Coalition. ... Read more

7:00pm - 8:30pm Poughkeepsie: Dutchess Peace Coalition meeting (6 September 2010) Category : Peace / War The group meets to plan antiwar and anti-recruitment activities on the first Monday of each month. All those interested in peace and social justice are invited. Location: Unitarian Fellowship 67 South Randolph Ave Poughkeespie, NY 12604 (Two blocks south after turning off Hooker Ave) Click for map and directions: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Unitarian+Fellowship,+67+South+Randolph+Ave,+Poughkeepsie,+NY&cid=16117559392488148305 Contact: 845 876-7906, or via the email address below. Sponsored by: Dutchess Peace Coalition. ... Read more

12:00pm - 1:00pm Albany: Peace vigil (8 September 2010) Category : Peace / War A vigil for peace every Wednesday in front of the State Capitol Building. Messages from the organizer: The vigil opposes the US, wars in Iraq and Afghanistan; urges dialog, not war, with Iran; supports human rights and international cooperation." Location: In front of State Capitol Building, East side Eagle St and Washington Ave Albany, NY 12207 Map and directions at: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=46+Washington+Ave,+Albany,+NY&t=h&z=16&layer=c&cbll=42.652486,-73.755927&panoid=JV8ttkGSPGDFdePttqRpEA&cbp=12,188.36803184620658,,0,5 Contact: 518-463-5907, or use email below. Sponsored by: Read more

4:30pm - 5:30pm Schodack: Peace vigil (8 September 2010) Category : Peace / War A "silent, respectful" peace vigil every Wednesday. From the organizers: "Please join your neighbors to support bringing the troops home and ending this war." The vigil location is wheelchair accessible. During the summer months of Daylight Saving Time, the vigil is from 4:30pm-5:30pm. During the winter months and Standard Time, the vigil is from 4:00pm-5:00pm Location: Across from the new Schodack Town Hall, in front of Schodack Plaza 265 Schuurman Road (at Columbia Turnpike/US9/US20) Schodack / Castleton on Hudson, NY 12033 Map and directions: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Schodack+Town+ ... Read more

5:00pm - 6:00pm Rhinebeck: Peace vigil (8 September 2010) Category : Peace / War A one-hour vigil for peace every Wednesday. All are welcome. Local high school students often attend. Location: Main light in the middle of town At the corner of Montgomery (Mill St / Rt 9) and Market St (Rt 308) Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Map and directions at: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Mill+St+and+E+Market+St,+Rhinebeck,+NY Contact: 845 876-7906 or via the email address below. Sponsored by: Red Hook for Peace and Justice, and Dutchess Peace. ... Read more

6:00pm Latham: Rally to support fired Holiday Inn Express workers (8 September 2010) Category : Labor A rally every Wednesday from 6:00pm until dusk, protesting the Holiday Inn Express, after the hotel broke their January 2010 settlement agreement with fired workers and the National Labor Relations Board. The original four month long strike, beginning in fall 2009, stemmed from the hotel firing workers for attempting to join a union, and subsequently impeding the worker's rights, and breaking a multitude of labor laws. The organizers plan to hold the renewed rally "...'til the workers get justice." See the main web link below for the union's account of the full story. Location: Holiday Inn Express driveway 400 Old L ... Read more

5:00pm - 6:00pm Poughkeepsie: "Activist Radio" on WVKR 91.3 FM (9 September 2010) Category : General / Misc "Activist Radio" with Fred Nagel and Gary Kenton, every Thursday on WVKR: 91.3 FM, Vassar College Radio. Topics include the history of social struggle, activist songs, and media commentary. On Air Calls: 845 437-7178. Internet streaming and podcasts of these programs are available at the web site below, which also has past shows for download and listening. Contact: Fred Nagel at the below email address, or 845 876-7906 Sponsored by: Dutchess Greens, Dutchess Peace. ... Read more

6:00pm - 9:00pm Albany: Solidarity Committee meeting (9 September 2010) Category : Labor The Solidarity Committee meets on the 2nd Thursday of every month. All are welcome in solidarity with unions, peace, and community organizations. A work party for mailing of the Solidarity Notes newsletter begins at 6:30pm, with the meeting agenda starting at 7:30pm. Location: Social Justice Center 33 Central Ave Albany, NY 12210 Map and directions at: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Social+Justice+Center,+33+Central+Ave,+Albany,+NY&cid=6211915247983935112 Contact: 518-426-0883 or email below. ... Read more

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