[mgj-discuss] MGJ Upcoming Meetings and Events

[Catherine Benedict]

MGJ UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS


Monday, March 14, noon - MGJ PICKET TO PROTEST THE ANDEAN FREE TRADE
AGREEMENT (AFTA) NEGOTIATIONS
US Trade Representative's Office, 17th and H Streets NW, Washington DC
When the US-Andean Free Trade Agreement (AFTA) comes to
town, let them know that we:
SAY NO TO DESTRUCTIVE AND UNFAIR TRADE AGREEMENTS, AND SAY YES TO WORKERS'
RIGHTS, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, SMALL FARMERS, AND DEMOCRACY!
Bring your pots, pans and other noise makers!


Tuesday March 15, 6:30 pm - OUTREACH WORKING GROUP
50 Years Is Enough office
Red line metro: Brookland/CUA stop. After the turnstiles, take the righthand
exit. Walk up Otis St two blocks to 12th St. Enter through side door on
Otis. 
For more info: larissacoser at yahoo dot com


Wednesday, March 16, 6:30pm - FUNDRAISING WORKING GROUP
St. Stephens Church, downstairs in the dining hall
(16th and Newton St. NW, Washington DC)
>From the Columbia Heights metro walk north on 14th. Turn left on Newton and
walk until you reach 16th. Enter on the side.
For more info: catherinebenedict at earthlink dot net


Wednesday, March 16, 7:00-9:00 - MGJ GENERAL MEETING
St. Stephens Church, downstairs in the dining hall
(16th and Newton St. NW, Washington DC)
>From the Columbia Heights metro walk north on 14th. Turn left on Newton and
walk until you reach 16th. Enter on the side.
For more info: mgj at riseup dot net


Thursday, March 17, 6:30pm - SCENARIO WORKING GROUP
Jubilee USA office 
Take the orange or blue line to Capitol South metro stop.
Walk straight up (north) 1st. St. until you get to East Capitol (about Two
Blocks) Turn right. Walk one block to 2nd St. Cross the street staying on
East Capitol. The address is 222 East Capitol St. NE in the Lutheran Church
of the Reformation on the left side of the street. Enter on the left side of
the building. Just ring the buzzer.
You can also take the red line to Union station. Out of the station get on
Mass. Ave. Walk east to 2nd St. Turn right. Walk 4 blocks to east capitol
St. Turn left. 
For more info: mgj at riseup dot net


Saturday, March 19, 11:00am - POTLUCK BRUNCH AND PROP/SIGN MAKING
Bring art supplies!
4033 New Hampshire Ave. NW
>From Georgia Ave./Petworth metro stop. Exit the first escalator and walk
north on New Hampshire Ave. Cross the street - the house is just before
Taylor. 
For more info: catherinebenedict at earthlink dot net


Friday, March 25, 7:00-9:00pm - FUNDRAISER AT THE BLUE ROOM
The Blue Room, 2321 18th Street NW
Come listen to great poetry and support the April mobilization against the
IMF and World Bank, as well as local activism on low-income housing!
Entertainment by DC's own Guerilla Poetry Insurgency.  $5 suggested minimum
donation.  Proceeds go to MGJ and Empower DC.