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Missing Voter Project training sessions
The Network's is organizing FREE voter registration training sessions throughout the state, designed for groups and individuals who want to maximize their registration drives by using the latest tools. Plan to attend the one closest to you, or contact us to set one up for your organization. Please help us promote this effort. Flyers for each meeting and a Missing Voter Tool Kit are available at the Missing Voter Project on our website.
Since 2004, the Missing Voter Project has registered about 6,500 new voters. We are being much more strategic this year and want to leave organized community teams in place to continue to work on our ailing democracy. This is a non-partisan project. We will train on registering in schools and jails, targeted neighborhoods and events. We will organize teams, who will determine their own schedule, but have the confidence of knowing the rules and using the best tools. The project focuses on historically under-represented citizens. Contact the Network office to set up a training for your organization by replying to this email or call 803-808-3384.
Missing Voter Training sessions are 7pm - 9pm. For details, see listings below for each city.
Columbia: Aug. 19 (Download Columbia flyer)
Greenville: Aug. 21 (Download Greenville flyer)
September 18 -21, Southern regional Solidarity School at the historic Penn Center in St. Helena Island, SC. Solidarity Schools offer a unique opportunity for activists and progressive organizations to participate in discussions on building stronger labor and social justice movements in our region. Several well-known labor educators, strategists, and regional activists will facilitate key sessions and discussion groups at the school. For details or to register, click here.
First and Third Mondays, 5-6:30pm: Women in Black Vigil for Peace, corner of Hitchcock Dr. and Whiskey Road. Vigil calls for an end to war in Iraq, handing over Iraq to Iraqis and bring our troops home. Call 803-215-3263 for details. Sponsored by Aiken Peace.
Second Mondays, 6:30pm: Aiken Peace meets, Aiken Unitarian Universalist Church, 115 Gregg Ave. Call 803-215-3263 for details.
For Charleston Progressive Network summer meetings, e-mail seufertc@hotmail.com or call 843-552-1322.
Aug. 21, 7pm: Charleston Peace meets, Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St. For details, e-mail info@charlestonpeace.net.
First and third Saturdays, noon: Peace vigil at the fountain in Marion Sq. Sponsored by Charleston Peace, see: www.charlestonpeace.net
Fourth Saturday, 10am-noon: Genetic Literacy, Charleston County Main Library, 68 Calhoun St. For information, e-mail jamesecj@aol.com or call 843-762-7139.
July 8, 7pm: Midlands Network meeting, 2025 Marion St., Columbia (the Modjeska Simkins house). The meeting is informal, and open to the public. More details, e-mail network@scpronet.com or call 803-808-3384.
Aug.19, 7pm: Missing Voter Project training: Free voter registration training for groups and individuals. St. John's Baptist Church, corner of Farrow and Beltline. The training is being held in conjunction with the Columbia NAACP and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. For information, e-mail network@scpronet.com or call 803-808-3384.
Aug. 21, 2pm: Free HIV testing at the Harriet Hancock Center, 1108 Woodrow St. For details, e-mail THOMPS34@mailbox.sc.edu.
Aug. 23-24: Garden of Grace United Church of Christ celebrates its 15th anniversary Crystal Extravaganza. The Rev. Michael Piazza, national pastor of the largest predominantly gay and lesbian church in the world, will be guest. A leadership forum will be at 1 p.m. Aug. 23 and will draw UCC people from throughout South Carolina. A dinner and dance will be held at 6 p.m. Hanlee Hall on St. Andrews Road in Irmo. Advance ticket sales are $30 each. Rev. Piazza is author of "Holy Homosexuals" and "The Real Anti-Christ." He serves the Cathedral of Hope UCC and Hope for Peace and Justice in Dallas. For details go to Garden of Grace.
Aug. 25, 6:30pm: Rosewood Community Garden Working Meeting, 1100 S. Holly St., behind Ben Arnold Center. Lay cardboard and woodchips. Begin planning of raised bed system. For details call CPRC at 803-446-2772.
Aug. 29, 8:30am - 2:15pm: "Tips for Taking the BSW and MSW Licensing Exam" , SC NASW Chapter Lower (L) Level Large Conference Room, 2711 Middleburg Dr. The goal of this workshop is to gain skills and strategies in taking the Licensure Exam. The participants will complete a practice exam, with a focus on Recall, Application and Reasoning skills of test-taking. Exam tips will also be given and sample test questions will be discussed. Call 803-256-8406 for details.
For the latest CPRC news go to carolinapeace.org.
Weekdays, 3-6pm: U Need 2 Know airs weekdays on WOIC (1230AM) and www.strnetwork.com. Hear interviews with Frank Knapp about the law, health care, conservation, senior issues, non-profits, local news, legislation and politics. For a list of each week's guests, go to www.Uneed2Know.info.
Sundays, 10:05am: Tune in to Rainbow Radio on Columbia's Air America station, WOIC 1230 AM. Or check out the show at RainbowRadioSC.com.
Weekdays, 8-9am: The Seed Show, is back on the air on 1230 AM. Tune in to hear the lively drive-to-work variety and progressive talk show. Or check out the show at: www.seedshow.com/.
Sundays, 3pm: The public is invited to a weekly discussion group, led by Ruth Thomas of Environmentalist, Inc., at the USC Green Quad (West Quad). Discussions include local environmental and energy issues. Participants report on activities of various groups and talk about strategies. For details, call Ruth Thomas at 803-782-3000.
Every Wednesday, 5pm: Women in Black, State House. For details, call 803-446-2772.
Every Wednesday, 6:15-8pm: Coffee Hour, Tio's, 921 Sumter St. Sponsored by CPRC.
Fourth Wednesday, 11:45am-1pm: The Coalition for New South Carolinians invites you to a brown bag lunch to discuss issues important to the immigrant community. Call 803-429-8742 or e-mail stanek@coalitionfnsc.org for more information.
Third Thursday, 6pm: PFLAG (Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbian and Gays) Columbia meets at St. Martin's in the Fields Episcopal Church in the Community House, next to the parking lot behind the church. The address is 5220 Clemson Ave. (just off Forest Drive about 1 mile east of Richland Mall). For information, call 803-781-0515 or visit www.pflagcolumbiasc.org.
Check out LowCountry Peace Network's Web site!: www.LowCountryPeace.net.
July, 3, 7pm: Upstate Progressive Network meeting, Open Book, 110 S. Pleasantburg Dr. We will discuss current issues and campaigns, and Network Director Brett Bursey will talk about the Network's Missing Voter Project. For details about Network activities in the Upstate, e-mail Ubitquitus@aol.com or call 864-905-6690.
Aug. 21, 7pm: Missing Voter Project training: Mt. Pleasant Community Center, 715 Fairfield Rd. Free voter registration training for groups and individuals, held in conjuction with the Greenville NAACP, League of Women Voters and the District 25 Community Coalition for Positive Change. For details about Network activities in the Upstate, e-mail Ubitquitus@aol.com or call 843-905-6690.
Every Wednesday, 5:30-6:30pm: Protest the Iraq War, Greenville Federal Building at the corner of Washington and Church. For information, email admin@greenvilleantiwarsociety.com.
Every Friday, 4-4:30pm: Peace vigil by Hilton Head for Peace, Folly Field & Rt. 278. For details, fintaylor@hargray.com.
Every Saturday, 9:30-10:00am: Women in Black Silent Vigil, Hilton Head Public Library. Contact marysull@hargray.com.
Second Wednesday, 7pm: Hilton Head for Peace program, Palmetto Electric on Matthews Drive. For details, call 843-681-4010 or e-mail fintaylor@hargray.com.
Third Saturday, 2-3pm: Peace vigil at Chapin Park, Business 17, Myrtle Beach, next to the library. Sponsored in part by Low Country Peace Network. For information, e-mail DwightFee@aol.com.
The Progressive Network holds monthly meetings at 7pm in Charleston, Columbia and Greenville. The meetings are informal and open to the public, although only members may vote on Network matters.
Charleston The Charleston Meetings are variable in time and location. See calendar listing above. For info on Low Country Network, contact Clayton Seufert at seufertc@hotmail.com, or call 843-552-1322.
Columbia Second Tuesday of each month, 7pm, at the Modjeska Simkins House, 2025 Marion St. For details, e-mail network@scpronet.com or call 803-808-3384.
Greenville First Thursday of each month, 7pm, at Open Book, 110 S. Pleasantburg Dr. For more info on the Upstate Network contact Roger Finch at Ubitquitus@aol.com or call 864-905-6690.