Monday, January 15, 2007

January 2007


World-renowned musician and human rights worker, Michael Franti, shares his travels to Iraq, Palestine and Israel in this wonderful documentary entitled, "I Know I'm Not Alone".
The Community Vegan Potluck Series was pleased to kick off the New Year potluck series with this film on Sunday, January 21st., for an appreciative audience of about 40 people.

Franti succeeds in appealing to a multigenerational audience with the soundtrack, visual and musical montages, and his intimate commentary. The film's guerilla style footage captured in active war zones, makes this documentary unlike the many academic and politically driven pieces provided by the mainstream media.
This film (available for loan now from the Potluck Series for small private showings) is an opportunity to hear the voices of everyday people living, creating and surviving under the harsh conditions of war and occupation. "I Know I'm Not Alone" is a tribute to the courage of the human heart, and an antidote to despair. Power to the Peaceful!

December 2006


Our Solstice Celebration was lovely...even only two days away from Christmas, we still had a good turnout, and lots of folks stayed after our delicious feast to sing solstice carols, and light candles with peaceful wishes for the new year that lies ahead. We were lucky to have some respite between all the high winds and crazy weather that actually allowed people to get out and gather together around the Yule fire in our warm and cozy back hall!

November 2006


Paul George is one of the hero's of the BC environmental movement. He and partner Adrianne Carr (current leader of the BC Greens) are an inspiration to many. George's 25 year history of the Western Canada Wilderness Committee's activism in this province and beyond is fascinating! Potluck goers helped raise enough to purchase a copy of "Big Trees, Not Big Stumps" for our local Dora Drinkwater Library!

October 2006


Two members of the Comox Valley chapter of Amnesty International presented case files that their group works on (specificly two young law students incarcerated for protesting in favor of democracy in Burma), along with some of the history of AI. A good turnout with at least 20 letter writers involved, and a postive act of Denman solidarity with this important organization's work for justice and human rights worldwide!