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For more information on these events, call Emily Hammargren at 213.235.8305 or email cpf@la-archdiocese.org.
OCTOBER – STATEWIDE RESPECT LIFE MONTH(Catholic)
October is “Respect Life Month” in the Catholic Church. This is a perfect time to TAKE ACTION against the death penalty at your parish. This may include showing a film, hosting a speaker, including information about the death penalty in a bulletin or newsletter, etc. Please contact CPF if you’d like more information about the resources we can provide.
OCTOBER 6 & 7, 2008 — Rohnert Park
CENTERFORCE ANNUAL SUMMIT: More Than One in One Hundred: the Crisis, the Issues, the Solutions at the DoubleTree Sonoma Wine Country. The theme is a response to the recent, momentous report on the state of America's prisons by The Pew Center on the States that made worldwide headlines in February of this year. More information.
OCTOBER 8, 2008 — Claremont, 7:30 pm
The Inland Valley Chapter of DPF presents: DEBATING the Death Penalty with Mike Farrell, Avery Hall, Pitzer College, 1050 N. Mills Ave. Enter either of the parking lots from Ninth St. Contact Constance.
OCTOBER 9, 2008 — San Diego, 4:30-7pm opening reception
ART EXHIBIT: PreMeditated: Meditations on Capital Punishment, Works by Malaquias Montoya, San Diego Mesa College Gallery, 7250 Mesa College Drive - Room D101, Artist Lecture and slide presentation at 7:00pm in Room G101
OCTOBER 22, 2008 — San Francisco, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
San Francisco DPF CHAPTER MEETING, 870 Market St. Conference Room 838, Powell BART station. Food and refreshments provided. Call Nancy at 415.346.7695 for info.
OCTOBER 27, 2008 — Berkeley, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
FREE SCREENING of the documentary "At the Death House Door" @ UC Berkeley School of Law, Room 100. presented by The Berkeley Law Death Penalty Clinic and the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism,
OCTOBER 29, 2008 — Irvine, 10:00am - 2:30pm
DIALOGUE ON THE DEATH PENALTY: FAITH LEADERS DISCUSSING CAPITAL PUNISHMENT Ordained Clergy from Orange County are invited to attend this insightful clergy-only event. Atrium Hotel, 18700 MacArthur Blvd. Email Stefanie or call 415-243-0143.
NOVEMBER 7, 8, 9 – Statewide
CPF WEEKEND OF FAITH IN ACTION AGAINST THE DEATH PENALTY
Please join CPF for the “Weekend of Faith in Action Against the Death Penalty.” This is a time when we encourage our members to TAKE ACTION in their faith community against the death penalty. This may include showing a film, hosting a speaker, including information about the death penalty in a bulletin or newsletter, etc. Please contact CPF if you’d like more information about the resources we can provide.
JANUARY 22-25, 2009 – Harrisburg, PA
NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE DEATH PENALTY
The Annual Conference of the National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty will benefit both professional and volunteer abolitionists, including those who are new to our movement and those who have been working on the issue for many years.
Holiday Inn Harrisburg East. NCADP has negotiated a room rate of $95/night for up to 4 people in a room. For reservations, call 800-637.4817 and choose Option #2 for group reservations. Tell them that you are attending the NCADP conference to get the special rate. Or click here book your room(s).
SECOND SUNDAY EVERY MONTH — Los Angeles, 10:00am & 3:00pm
MONTHLY INDABA The Reverence Project in partnership with the Watts Arts Gallery hosts a series of “Indabas” facilitated by renowned Healer and Human Rights Activist, Orland Bishop. “Indaba,” a word from the Zulu tradition, means “Deep Talk” where the facilitator creates an “intentional space” for individuals to explore their deepest wounds and celebrate their awakenings. 9101 Hooper Avenue, L.A., CA.
EVERY TUESDAY (unless raining) – Santa Barbara, 4:00 PM - 5:00PM
VIGIL TO ABOLISH THE DEATH PENALTY with Santa Barbara Chapter of Death Penalty Focus, Farmers’ Market on State St. in Santa Barbara. Meet near the corner of State and Cota Streets, and we will collect signatures for a moratorium on executions.