Week of October 5, 2006

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In this week's report: [ click on any of the bold headers below ]

October 10: Hearing on Gristedes Suit Against LI Native Tribes

October 15: Tribute to Rachel Corrie

Peace & Justice Calendar (The World Can't Wait -Rally in Smithtown and Water Mill Thursday)

Suffolk Peace Vigils (Bridgehampton Vigil Sunday)

Counter Recruiting Schedule

Alternative Media for Eastern LI Starting October 1

Democracy Now! with Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez:
Monday- Saturday on Riverhead/Southampton/Southold Channel 20.

New Schedule Starting October 2:

Monday 10 pm
Tuesday 9 pm
Wednesday 9 pm
Thursday 9 pm
Friday - 6:30 am
Saturday - 6:30 am

See wpkn.org/today for program details on WPKM heard at 88.7 Montauk to Water Mill and WPKN 89.5 Bridgeport to Southampton and Southold.
Local News at 6:30 pm
(Mon-Fri) has occasional reports from the East End.

Support Independent Media: WUSB and WPKN/WPKM need your support.
Go to wpkn(dot)org and wusb(dot)fm and contribute on line.


See the North Fork People of Conscience web site

Also see the Suffolk Progressive Vision web site for links to more local events.

The East End Report is compiled by Tony Ernst.

Send comments, corrections and event listings to eastendreport@yahoo.com

October 10: Hearing on Gristedes' Suit Against LI Native Business

One of the few sources of jobs and income for residents on Long Island's two Indian reservations has been challenged by a law suit launched in March by the Gristedes Corp, the mult-million dollar super market chain.

The suit, filed in Federal Court, charges among other un-substantiated claims that sales by Long Island Native smokeshops to non - Indians fuel a black market operation with proceeds going to fund Hizbollah in Lebanon.

Gristedes, a privately held company formed out of a merger in 2004 with United Refining Company which operates gas stations and convenience stores in upstate New York, says its business is being hurt by the Indian cigarette sales.

A law passed by the New York State Legislature after lobbying by an asociation of convenience store operators would require Native tobacco and gasoline retailers to charge the State tax on these items if sold to non-Indians. The law has not been enforced by the Pataki administration but probable governor Eliot Spitzer has pledged to enforce it. The Native tribes say that such a law violates their sovereign rights under the law.

A hearing on the suit filed by the Gristedes Corporation against Long Island Native Tribes and businesses will be held October 10, 2006 at 12:30PM at 225 Cadman Plaza, Brooklyn, the US Eastern District Court, Room 10D, 10th Floor

The Long Island Native American Business Alliance has issued this action alert:

FILL THE COURTROOM – DISMISS THE CASE!!!
Rally on for Native Rights…

EVENT: Gristedes’ case hearing followed by a press conference and rally/peaceful demonstration. Drummers, singers, speakers, friends and allies of native peoples welcome.

In recognition of Internationa Solidarity Day with Indigenous Peoples…

STOP the attack on native sovereignty, and economic independence.
PREVENT future passing of unconstitutional laws!

BE THERE to show support in person. We need to fill the court room to make our message heard.

DONATIONS are needed! Sign materials, bottled waters, and monetary donations are appreciated.

*We will begin to begin to gather at Noon in the plaza. Please be prompt so we can enter as a group.

Hosted By:

Long Island Native American Business Alliance (LINABA)

The Shinnecock and Unkechaug Nations of Long Island , NY have come together to defend their rights by forming an alliance.

For more info visit www.SupportNativeBusiness.com

Peace & Justice Calendar Starting October 5

UPDATED

For details about the following events SCROLL DOWN:

* October 5 (Thursday): The World Can't Wait - Rally in Smithtown from 4 to 6pm and Water Mill Green - 3 to 6 pm

* October 7 (Saturday): Charlie King & Karen Brandow - Concert in East Hampton at 7pm

* October 8 (Sunday): "Inconvenient Truth", documentary on global warming in Bridgehampton at 6pm

* October 10 (Tuesday): Rally for Native Rights and Hearing on Gristedes Suit Against Native LI Businesses in Brooklyn at 12:30 pm

* October 10,17 (Tuesdays): Energy Forum in Bridgehampton at 7pm

* October 15 (Sunday): Rachel's Words - Tribute to Rachel Corrie in Bridgehampton at 7:30pm

* October 29 (Sunday): Talk by Margot Adler -"Lessons from Pagan and Earth Religions..."
in Bridgehampton at 10:30am

* November 17-19(Friday-Sunday): Annual School of the Americas Vigil / Demonstration at Ft. Benning Georgia

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Repeating Events:

( see Counter-Recruiting for listing of weekly and monthly demonstrations)

* Sunday Nights: "Bush is a Liar Choir" rehearses in Lindenhurst from 7 to 9pm

* Every Thursday evening - Book Study Group in Water Mill at 6:30

* "Herstory" Writing Workshops on Wednesdays in Farmingville (Spanish and English) 3 to 5 pm and Thursdays in Spanish only in East Hampton at 7 pm

* Second Tuesday of Month: South Fork Chapter of LI Progressive Coalition Meets in Water Mill at 6:30 pm

Details Follow:
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October 4 (Wednesday): Southampton Anti-Bias Task Force Supper Meeting at 6pm

The Anti-Bias Task Force special supper meeting will be at the lower level conference room at Southampton Town Hall. Committee reports will be followed by conversation about who are our new neighbors and how do they affect our lives?

This special evening meeting is for residents, from all Hamlets and Villages of Southampton, who perhaps cannot easily attend during the day, are interested in learning more about the Anti-Bias Task Force and want to join the conversation and raise issues of concern.

Those who plan to attend should e-mail Dianne Rulnick at dmrulnic@optonline.net or leave a message at 283-6000 extension 202 by September 30th.

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October 5 (Thursday): The World Can't Wait - Rally in Smithtown from 4 to 6pm and Water Mill Green - 3 to 6 pm

As the tally of dead American youth and Iraqi citizens mounts, and as terrorism increases, “The World Can’t Wait”, an international effort to end the war in Iraq and bring all the troops home safely, is scheduled to take place all over the world on October 5th.

Citizens of countless communities throughout Suffolk County will gather on Route 25, opposite The Smithhaven Mall from 4:00PM to 6:00PM on October 5th.

Signs, flags or other peaceful means of communicating opposition to the Iraq War, are invited. All those who abhor violence, war and the terror it creates, are welcome to join the demonstration.

For Smithtown: Please call Susan at 631-281-0055 for further information.
For Water Mill: Julie Penny at jpenny1@optonline.net

More Info: worldcantwait.org
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October 7 (Saturday): Charlie King & Karen Brandow - Concert in East Hampton at 7pm

Charlie King & Karen Brandow will return to Windmill II on Accabonac Road in East Hampton, Saturday night October 7.

"What this world needs is Charlie King. Luckily, we have him!" Tom Paxton

"One of the finest singers and songwriters of our time." Pete Seeger

"songs that make you think, laugh, weep and dance." --Matt Watroba, Folk DJ

7 PM, Saturday, October 7
Windmill Village II
219 Accabonac Road
East Hampton

contact Gerry at johngwrl@aol.com
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October 8 (Sunday): "Inconvenient Truth", documentary on global warming in Bridgehampton at 6pm

The documentary on global warming, An Inconvenient Truth, based on the book by Al Gore will be shown on Sunday, October 8 at 6 pm at Incarnation Lutheran Church, Hayground Road and Route 27 between Water Mill and Bridgehampton.

A Soup Light Supper will be served. Suggested donation: $5.00
ALL welcome at "the welcome place" on Montauk Highway at Hayground Road

Contact: Rev. Rose Ann Vita, pastor
Incarnation ELCA Lutheran Church
pastorvita@fnol.net
(631) 537-1187

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October 10 (Tuesday): Rally for Native Rights and Hearing on Gristedes Suit Against Native LI Businesses in Brooklyn at 12:30 pm

A hearing on the suit filed by the Gristedes Corporation against Long Island Native Tribes and businesses will be held October 10, 2006 at 12:30PM at 225 Cadman Plaza, Brooklyn, the US Eastern District Court, Room 10D, 10th Floor

The Long Island Native American Business Alliance has issued this action alert:

FILL THE COURTROOM – DISMISS THE CASE!!!
Rally on for Native Rights…


EVENT: Gristedes’ case hearing followed by a press conference and
rally/peaceful demonstration. Drummers, singers, speakers, friends
and allies of native peoples welcome.

In recognition of International Solidarity Day with Indigenous Peoples…

STOP the attack on native sovereignty, and economic independence.
PREVENT future passing of unconstitutional laws!

BE THERE to show support in person. We need to fill the court room to make our message heard.

DONATIONS are needed! Sign materials, bottled waters, and monetary donations are appreciated.

*We will begin to begin to gather at 11:45 in the plaza. Please be prompt so we can enter as a group.

Hosted By:

Long Island Native American Business Alliance (LINABA)

The Shinnecock and Unkechaug Nations of Long Island , NY have come together to defend their rights by forming an alliance.

For more info visit our site: www.SupportNativeBusiness.com
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October 10,17 (Tuesdays): Energy Forum in Bridgehampton at 7pm

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation will hold an "Energy Forum" at the Meeeting House, 977 Bridgehampton Sag Harbor Turnpike on Tuesday evenings starting at 7pm. (The initial forum was on October 3).

This series, led by John Andrews, PhD, and Edson Brolin, is designed to communicate to a lay public the enormity of the world’s global warming problem and the options available to us to deal with this problem before it is too late. Each session will allow ample time for questions and answers.

John Andrews is a retired scientist from Brookhaven National Laboratory with extensive experience in energy efficiency and global warming. Edson Brolin is a retired engineering executive with experience in the energy supply field in industry and government and in energy research at Princeton University .


Tuesday, October 3

“The Enormity of Energy” and “The Impact of Fossil Fuels.” This program will dramatize the size and character of the world’s energy system and will provide the kind of factual information that frees the public from having to rely on commentators who may have their own agendas. Next, the program will examine the impact and benefits of fossil fuels, leading to a discussion of fossil-fuel alternatives on October 10 and 17.



Tuesday, October 10

“Energy Efficiency” and “Nuclear Power.” Energy efficiency is an area that offers much potential for reduction in energy use. Nuclear power is a controversial technology that has a large potential to replace energy now being produced by fossil fuels.


Tuesday, October 17

“Renewable Energies” and “Carbon Sequestration.” The final program will present renewable energy technologies, including solar cells, geothermal and wind power, and carbon sequestration, the storing of greenhouse gases underground. Dr. Andrews and Mr. Brolin will lead a discussion what has been learned and what actions might be taken to alleviate global warming.

Questions? Please call Edson Brolin at 631-537-1428.

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October 15 (Sunday): Rachel's Words - Tribute to Rachel Corrie in Bridgehampton at 7:30pm

The Committee for Peace in Israel and Palestine will present

RACHEL'S WORDS a tribute to Rachel Corrie who died, trying to bring peace to a violent world

(Rachel Corrie, a young American, was crushed to death by an Israeli Army bulldozer, as she tried to prevent the demolition of a Palestinian pharmacist's house in Gaza).

Sunday, October 15 at 7:30pm

At the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 977 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike
Contribution: $10 All are Welcome
Call 631-537-3419 for information.
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October 29 (Sunday): Talk by Margot Adler -"Lessons from Pagan and Earth Religions..." in Bridgehampton at 10:30am

NPR correspondant Margot Adler will speak on "Lessons from Pagan and Earth Religions in a Time of Religious Violence" during the Unitarian service on Sunday morning October 29. The service starts at 10:30am at the UU Meeting House, 977 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike
in Bridgehampton.


November 17-19(Friday-Sunday): Annual School of the Americas Vigil / Demonstration at Ft. Benning Georgia

The fight to close the military training camp for Latin American military continues. Close to 20,000 participants are expected to be there, many from Long Island.

Contact Bill McNulty at wmcnult@suffolk.lib.ny.us

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Repeating Events:

See Suffolk Peace Vigils for a complete list of weekly and monthly vigils.
See Counter Recruiting Schedule for a listing of weekly and monthly demonstrations.
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Sunday nights from 7:00 to 9:00 in Lindenhurst: Join political action singing group.

Participate in songs regarding environment, anti-war, labor, multiculturalism, civil rights, and other issues. Sing historic songs of struggle and social change. Explore the role of music in political movements. Experience singing musical arrangements, in four part harmony.

Perform these songs for others. Contribute to the progressive movement while becoming culturally enriched. If you've ever wanted to be in a singing group, now is your chance! Experienced and non-experienced singers are welcome. All we ask is that you are able to sing on pitch.

Rehearsals take place, Sunday nights from 7:00 to 9:00 in Lindenhurst.

Anyone interested, please call Lisa Fishbein at: (631) 957-4954
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Thursday evening Book Study Group in Water Mill at 6:30 pm

The group meets at the Lutheran Church at Hayground Road and Montauk Highway on Thursdays at 6:30pmContact Pastor Vita at 631-537-1187 or pastorvita(at)verizon(dot)net
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"Herstory" Writing Workshops in Spanish and English

Mondays in Farmingville:

Herstory Writers Workshop meets every Monday afternoon at the Farmingville branch of the Workplace Project from 3 to 5. Both English-speaking and Spanish-speaking women come together to share and shape their life experiences through memoir writing. The workshop is conducted in both English and Spanish.

Call 631-723-0150 for more information and directions to the center.

Thursdays in East Hampton:

Every Thursday Spanish-speaking women come together to share their writing with one another and receive feedback on how to structure and shape their lifewriting.

The East Hampton workshop is open to East Hampton Town residents and is conducted entirely in SpanishIt meets every Thursday, 7-9 p.m., at the Senior Citizens Center, 128 Springs-Fireplace Road.Call 631-723-0150 for more information.
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Second Tuesday each month:

South Fork Chapter - LI Progressive Coalition Meets in Water Mill at 6:30pm The regular monthly meeting of the South Fork chapter of the Progressive Coalition is at 6:30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Lutheran Church on Montauk Highway & Hayground Rd. between Water Mill and Bridgehampton.

Info: 516-541-1006, ext.55 or www dot lipc dot org
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