ACTION
Let's Paws: A Benefit for the Sulala Animal Rescue in Gaza
Join Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine for a morning breakfast event benefiting Sulala Animal Rescue, the only animal welfare organization operating in Gaza. Enjoy a…
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ISSUE #01
CITYWIDE
SAN JOSE, CA · 90 DISPATCHES
SUN SEP 20
TEACH-IN↻ Every Sunday
Drag Workshop
Contact: Sylvia Vo
Email: abbi.kiss.drag@gmail.com
Location:
San Jose Peace and Justice Center
48 S. 7th Street
San Jose CA 95112 US
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MEETING
September SCC Divestment Coalition Meeting
Join the Santa Clara County Divestment Coalition to discuss Divestment for Palestine in Santa Clara County and more. Registration needed. SVDSA Members only!
Register…
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CULTURE
Bay Area DSA Picnic Social
Join the biggest event of the summer: the Bay Area DSA picnic social! Meet comrades across the Bay, learn about what’s happening in our chapters, and celebrate the end…
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MEETING
San Jose Peace and Justice Center 69th Anniversary Resource Fair
Join Silicon Valley DSA and the San Jose Peace and Justice Center for a resource fair, fundraiser, speakers, performers, mutual aid, and more!
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ACTION
69th Anniversary of the San Jose Peace and Justice Center
Resource fair, fundraiser, speakers, performers, mutual aid, and more!
Stay tuned for linup
Contact: MIke Paradela
Email: michael.paradela@pm.me
Phone:…
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MUTUAL AID↻ Every Sunday
Food Not Bombs San José Sunday Serve
Join Food not Bombs San José in providing free food, hygiene supplies, fresh produce, and clothing to the community no questions asked.
Location Details:
St. James…
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MUTUAL AID↻ Every Sunday
San Jose Food Not Bombs Serve
Join us for our weekly serve every Sunday at 2 PM at St. James Park in San Jose! We will be distributing food, hygiene, and clothing to our unhoused a lower income…
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MON SEP 21
ACTION↻ Every Monday
Reserved for floor cleaning
Location:
San Jose Peace and Justice Center Rm 101
48 South 7th Street Room 101
San Jose CA 95112 USA
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ACTION↻ Every Tuesday
Yoga for Activists with Sharat
Join us for relaxation and enjoy our class YOGA FOR ACTIVISTS with Sharat Lin, RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) at the San Jose Peace and Justice Center.
Burnout and…
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MEETING↻ Every Monday
South Bay Banner for Palestine
Banner for Palestine with a crew of South Bay Activists on Mondays and Fridays on an overpass overlooking Highway 101 in Sunnyvale.
DM @southbaybanner4palestine on…
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MEETING
Housing Working Group Meeting
Join the Housing Working Groyp via Zoom as we try to make housing more affordable in Silicon Valley and build the Silicon Valley Tenant Union. We focus on…
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MEETING
Tech Committee Meeting
The Tech Committee meets bi-weekly to organize and maintain our chapter’s tech infrastructure: the chapter website (https://svdsa.org), automations, and more! If…
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ACTION
Self Defense Group
Contact: Ken Rabenstein
Email: ken.rabenstein@gmail.com
Location:
San Jose Peace & Justice Center Parking Lot
48 S. 7th Street
San Jose CA 95112
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MEETING
SURJ Coordinating Committee
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TUE SEP 22
MEETING↻ Every Tuesday
(AMA) Ask Me Anything
Join this weekly session hosted by a chapter officer, co-chair, veteran member or leader.
10-15 minute educational topic & explanation [topic chosen by…
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MUTUAL AID
Mutual Aid Working Group Meeting
Join the mutual aid working group to help support community-based efforts in the South Bay! No experience is required and everyone has something to contribute! We will…
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MEETING
JOINT Issue Group Meeting
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MEETING
Community Safety WG Meeting
Join the Community Safety Working Group as we discuss our ongoing work to fight back against the American police state.
Currently, our group is most actively engaged…
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WED SEP 23
MEETING
Leadership Meeting: Steering Committee
The elected officers (Steering Committee) meet every week on Zoom to check in on our Chapter’s administration, make decisions on behalf of the Chapter in between…
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ACTION↻ Every Thursday
Self Defense Group (see description)
Inclusive free self defense training from 6 pm to 8 pm Wednesday evenings starting January 15th.
Training is conducted with a philosophy of non-violence, focusing on…
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MUTUAL AID↻ Every Thursday
Food Not Bombs San Jose Midweek Community Kitchen
Join Food Not Bombs San Jose as we prepare food for our unhoused as well as low and fixed income neighbors! The Midweek Community Kitchen begins at 6:30 PM and runs…
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MEETING
Liberation and Justice Working Group Meeting
Join us for our Liberation and Justice Working Group Meeting to connect, organize, and build collective power around areas like law enforcement, racial justice, and…
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THU SEP 24
KNOW UR RIGHTS
ICE Watch
Please join us every Thursday at the ISAP office on Blossom Hill Rd at any time between 8am-2pm to help protect your neighbors from ICE kidnappings, and get connected…
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ACTION↻ Every Friday
Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine - Human Billboard for Gaza
Human Billboard for Gaza – Thursday, 5 PM @ El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson. East Bay communities are taking a stand: demanding an end to the genocide in Gaza…
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TEACH-IN
Sustainable Homes Workshop
Transform your Bay Area home! Learn about native gardens, rainwater catchment & home electrification + rebates at our workshop.
Join us for an engaging Sustainable…
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MEETING
Electoral Working Group Meeting
The electoral working group will meet to discuss and plan for current and future electoral projects. All are welcome.
Register for the Zoom here:…
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MEETING
Anti-ICE Priority Campaign Meeting
I.C.E. out of Silicon Valley!
Support Silicon Valley DSA’s Anti-I.C.E. priority campaign to organize our neighbors for safer communities from Redwood City to Gilroy.…
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ACTION↻ Every Friday
"The Scratch"
Community music jam -
Bring an instrument, your voice, a poem, or just yourself and we will all make some music together. Instagram: @thescratchsj
Contact: Aidan…
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FRI SEP 25
ACTION
SBCLT Board & Staff Meeting
SBCLT Board and Staff Mini Retreat Work Days
Contact: Laura Diaz Tovar
Email: laura@southbayclt.org
Phone: 6504958939
Location:
San Jose Peace and Justice Center
48…
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ACTION↻ Every Saturday
Weekly HONK FOR PEACE vigil
Location:
in front of MLK Library
4rh and San Fernando
San Jose
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MEETING
South Bay Banner for Palestine
Banner for Palestine with a crew of South Bay Activists on Mondays and Fridays on an overpass overlooking Highway 101 in Sunnyvale.
DM @southbaybanner4palestine on…
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MEETING
Last Friday Social: Ludwig's Biergarten
Curious about socialism but don’t know where to start? In need of some comradely time to unwind? Want to connect with other local comrades and build community? Join us…
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ACTION↻ Every Saturday
Art for Everyone
Contact: Elin Lennox
Email: elin.lennox@gmail.com
Location:
San Jose Peace and Justice Center Rm 101
48 South 7th Street Room 101
San Jose CA 95112 USA
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SAT SEP 26
MEETING
SJPJC Garden Day
The Silicon Valley DSA Mutual Aid Working group, in association with San Jose Food Not Bombs and South Bay Mutual Aid, is hosting a garden and build day this Saturday…
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ACTION
Ambedkar King Study Circle 7th ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Democracy & Freedom: Promise vs Practice-How Culture, Law and AI Control the Narrative
Our lives are regulated by legal and social codes. Legal codes, or laws, are…
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ACTION↻ Every Saturday
Garden Day
Come join San Jose Food Not Bombs, South Bay Mutual Aid, and Silicon Valley DSA Mutual Aid Working group for a garden and build day this Saturday at the San Jose Peace…
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ACTION↻ Recurring
Defend Democracy - NO Kings in America!
Join our peaceful protest to Defend Democracy and Stop the Dismantling of our Government by this Corrupt Administration!
Daily we are witnessing an unprecedented…
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ACTION
Redwood City Rent Control Canvass
Join Silicon Valley DSA and the Affordable Redwood City campaign to knock on doors and spread the word to RWC voters to vote “yes” on renters’ rights!
No prior…
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MEETING
DSA 101
Are you tired of a system that is rigged against the Working Class? Have you had enough frustration with the status quo, and want to do something about it?
At DSA, we…
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MEETING
September Chapter Meeting
Join us for our monthly chapter meeting! Come meet your comrades, learn about current and upcoming projects, and take place in our democratic decision process!
Doors…
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ACTION
Feedback Loop: SCC Artist Census Mini-Fest
The BAAC is an artist-led initiative aimed at gathering data on the needs and challenges of Bay Area artists. Its goal is to advocate for improved policies, resources,…
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ACTION
Let them bring hope - kite flying for Gaza soup kitchen
September 26th Saturday 2pm Chrissy Field. San Francisco.
Bay Area anti-imperialists groups are joining together with Brass Liberation Orchestra to fly kites & raise…
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SUN SEP 27
ACTION↻ Every Sunday
Baked Goods Not Bombs
Baked Goods Not Bombs is back in the East Bay — and every cookie, loaf, and mystery bar you buy goes straight to our siblings in Palestine. Albany & El Cerrito for…
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MEETING
Coffee with Comrades: Location TBA
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ACTION
SJAW General Meeting
Contact: Philip Nguyen
Email: sanjoseagainstwar@gmail.com
Phone: 4083389558
Location:
San Jose Peace and Justice Center
48 S. 7th Street
San Jose CA 95112 US
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ACTION↻ Every Sunday
Setup for Mending and Upcycling Event
Email or text us if you'd like to volunteer!
Email: sjclothingswap@gmail.com
Phone: 669-244-4838
Location:
San Jose Peace and Justice Center
48 S. 7th Street
San…
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ACTION↻ Every Sunday
Mending and Upcycling Event
Join us at our monthly relaxing hangout space every 4th Sunday from 4-7 PM and work with clothes, fabrics, and creative projects with the swap community! All supplies…
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ACTION↻ Every Monday
Teardown for Mending and Upcycling Event
Email or text us if you'd like to volunteer!
Email: sjclothingswap@gmail.com
Phone: 669-244-4838
Location:
San Jose Peace and Justice Center
48 S. 7th Street
San…
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MON SEP 28
MEETING
Transit Working Group Meeting
Come join us for the transit working group meeting, where we’ll discuss ongoing projects and strategies for SVDSA to build power in this space.
Register for the Zoom:…
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MEETING
Tech Committee Working Session
The Tech Committee has bi-weekly working session where folks can start an up-for-grabs item or make progress on current items. Co-chairs are available for office-hours…
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MEETING
Comms Committee Meeting
A lot of work goes into keeping our chapter running behind the scenes. The Comms Committee focuses on outreach and communication, including the monthly newsletter and…
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MEETING
Building the Movement Working Group--IN PERSON
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WED SEP 30
MEETING
Leadership Meeting: Co-Chairs & Coalition Captains
Every month our Working Group leaders meet with Steering and other Committees to provide updates, ask for support, and report on coalition building work.
Register on…
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THU OCT 1
TEACH-IN
Palestinian Resistance film screening: Off Frame AKA Revolution Until Victory
San Jose Against War will be screening Off Frame AKA Revolution Until Victory (2015). We are highlighting the history of Palestinian resistance in the face of…
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FRI OCT 2
ACTION
Day of the Dead Prep
Location:
San Jose Peace and Justice Center Rm 102
48 South 7th Street Room 102
San Jose CA 95148 USA
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SAT OCT 3
ACTION
Break the Mold
Human Agenda's
9th Annual Break the Mold Conference
THE SOLIDARITY ECONOMY
and
THE URGENT NEED TO TRANSFORM OUR SYSTEM
Keynote speaker:
Cynthia Kaufman
Author,…
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ACTION
Day of the Dead Sugar Skulls Activity
Ashley Michelle Home & Community Service Organization San José (CSO San José) collaborative DIY activity on hand-making sugar skulls for The Day of the Dead altar in…
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ACTION
FIRST JUSTICE/RESISTANCE/RESILIENCE COMMUNITY SING
The first hour we will sing pre-selected Justice/Resistance/Resilience songs led by event planners.
The last 30 minutes will be open to community members to share &…
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ACTION
Tech Workers' Coalition South Bay Chapter Meeting
Contact: Amy
Email: moongil@proton.me
Location:
San Jose Peace and Justice Center
48 S. 7th Street
San Jose CA 95112 US
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SUN OCT 4
ACTION
San Jose Coalition Against Trump General Meeting
San Jose Coalition Against Trump General Meeting
Contact: Drusie K.
Email: sanjosecoalitionagainsttrump@gmail.com
Location:
San Jose Peace and Justice Center
48 S.…
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ACTION
THREADS OF HERITAGE: AN ARAB FASHION LEGACY (AACC Event)
The Arab American Cultural Center of Silicon Valley invites you to our first Fundraising Gala*
THREADS OF HERITAGE: AN ARAB FASHION LEGACY
A fashion show honoring…
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MON OCT 5
ACTION↻ Every Monday
Floor cleaning
Location:
San Jose Peace and Justice Center Rm 101
48 South 7th Street Room 101
San Jose CA 95112 USA
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ACTION↻ Every Tuesday
Collins / SJPJC Board meeting
Location:
San Jose Peace and Justice Center Rm 101
48 South 7th Street Room 101
San Jose CA 95112 USA
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TUE OCT 6
CULTURE↻ Every Wednesday
South Bay Queer Solidarity Potluck
Location:
San Jose Peace & Justice Center Parking Lot
48 S. 7th Street
San Jose CA 95112
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ACTION↻ Every Wednesday
South Bay Queer Solidarity meeting
Location:
San Jose Peace and Justice Center Rm 101
48 South 7th Street Room 101
San Jose CA 95112 USA
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THU OCT 8
MEETING
41st Annual PACT Luncheon (Click Here)
Save the date! 📅
Purchase Tickets 🎟️/ Tables 🍽️🪑/ Sponsor 🫶
Purchase Now: https://bit.ly/PACT41
Sponsorship Packet: https://sites.google.com/pactsj.org/pact41/home
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SAT OCT 10
ACTION
FRSO Korea Delegation Report-Back
Join Freedom Road Socialist Organization for a report-back from Chrisley Carpio, FRSO Central Committee member, who recently traveled to South Korea on a solidarity…
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ACTION↻ Every Saturday
SJPJC Volunteer Meeting
SJPJC Volunteer Meeting
Join and get involved!
Contact: Mike
Email: michael.paradela@pm.me
Phone: 408-316-3088
Location:
San Jose Peace and Justice Center
48 S.…
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SUN OCT 11
ACTION↻ Every Sunday
Volunteer Setup for SJ Clothing Swap
SETUP for the SJ Clothing Swap
More Info: https://bit.ly/sjclothingswap
Location:
San Jose Peace and Justice Center
48 S. 7th Street
San Jose CA 95112 US
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ACTION↻ Every Sunday
San Jose Clothing Swap
Follow us on instagram @sjclothingswap
Email: sjclothingswap@gmail.com
Location:
San Jose Peace and Justice Center
48 S. 7th Street
San Jose CA 95112 US
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ACTION
Volunteer Teardown for SJ Clothing Swap
TEARDOWN for SJ Clothing Swap - reach out to us (sjclothingswap@gmail.com) if you would like to volunteer!
Email: sjclothingswap@gmail.com
Phone: 669-244-4838
More…
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SAT OCT 17
ACTION
No Appetite for Apartheid San Jose Autumnal Educational hosted by SVDSA
An educational about our ongoing campaign called No Appetite for Apartheid, a campaign where we canvass businesses in San Jose to drop Zionist food products and put up…
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ACTION↻ Every Saturday
SET-UP Really Really Free Market
Location:
San Jose Peace and Justice Center
48 S. 7th Street
San Jose CA 95112 US
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ACTION↻ Every Saturday
Really Really Free Market
Join Silicon Valley DSA and South Bay Mutual Aid for a really really free market event in the Peace and Justice Center parking lot. We'll have cleaning supplies,…
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ACTION
FNB General Meeting
Location:
San Jose Peace and Justice Center
48 S. 7th Street
San Jose CA 95112 US
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SAT OCT 24
ACTION
Dreamtime Gothic Market
Dreamtime gothic market is a group of small artists, zine-makers, and craftsmen selling handmade goods. These pieces are largely upcycled and one-of-one. We would set…
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ACTION
Three Years of Ongoing Genocide, A Conversation with Ali Abunimah and Lara Kiswani
Join the Middle East Children's Alliance as we welcome Ali Abunimah, Lara Kiswani, and Samia Shoman for this special Silicon Valley event in solidarity with…
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THU OCT 29
ACTION
FRSO Halloween social
Join Freedom Road Socialist Organization for a Halloween social as we watch Rocky Horror Picture Show! Costumes encouraged!
Contact: Drusie K.
Email:…
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SAT OCT 31
ACTION
AKSC event
Hi Joan, Can you please help me block SJPJC for our annual General Body meeting of Ambedkar King Study Circle.
Contact: Ajinkya
Email: ajinkya.indigo@gmail.com
Phone:…
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ACTION
Red Scare! - Halloween Social
TBD - Space hold for Halloween social.
Contact: Alexander Mao
Email: sanjose@cpusa.org
Phone: 4087713245
Location:
San Jose Peace and Justice Center
48 S. 7th…
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MON NOV 2
ACTION↻ Every Tuesday
CANCELLED: Yoga for Activists with Sharat
Join us for relaxation and enjoy our class YOGA FOR ACTIVISTS with Sharat Lin, RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) at the San Jose Peace and Justice Center.
Burnout and…
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SAT NOV 7
TEACH-IN
Drag Workshop
Contact: Sylvia Vo
Email: abbi.kiss.drag@gmail.com
Location:
San Jose Peace and Justice Center
48 S. 7th Street
San Jose CA 95112 US
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WED NOV 11
ACTION
Dr. Jeanette Estruth Presents a History of San Jose
Jeannette Estruth is a local history professor from Santa Clara University. She has presented at the Historians for Peace and Democracy, focusing on consumer interest…
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SAT NOV 14
CULTURE
Drag Show Dress Rehearsal
Contact: Sylvia Vo
Email: abbi.kiss.drag@gmail.com
Location:
San Jose Peace and Justice Center
48 S. 7th Street
San Jose CA 95112 US
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SUN NOV 15
CULTURE
Drag Showcase
Contact: Sylvia Vo
Email: abbi.kiss.drag@gmail.com
Location:
San Jose Peace and Justice Center
48 S. 7th Street
San Jose CA 95112 US
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SAT NOV 21
ACTION↻ Every Sunday
FNB General Meeting
Location:
San Jose Peace and Justice Center
48 S. 7th Street
San Jose CA 95112 US
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SUN NOV 22
ACTION↻ Every Monday
Mending and Upcycling Event
Join us at our monthly relaxing hangout space every 4th Sunday from 4-7 PM and work with clothes, fabrics, and creative projects with the swap community! All supplies…
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MON NOV 23
ACTION↻ Every Tuesday
Floor cleaning
Location:
San Jose Peace and Justice Center Rm 101
48 South 7th Street Room 101
San Jose CA 95112 USA
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SUN DEC 13
ACTION
Volunteer Teardown for SJ Clothing Swap
TEARDOWN for SJ Clothing Swap - reach out to us (sjclothingswap@gmail.com) if you would like to volunteer!
Email: sjclothingswap@gmail.com
Phone: 669-244-4838
More…
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