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MAWO Public Forum "Revolution or Counterrevolution: Which Way Forward for Syria?"
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FREE PUBLIC FORUM
 
Topic:
Revolution or Counterrevolution: Which Way Forward for Syria?

TUESDAY June 11
7pm
Joe's Cafe [In Large North Hall] 1150 Commercial Dr. at William St
Vancouver, Canada

Syria today faces an escalating U.S. lead and fomented civil war, where foreign imperialists and reactionary regional countries such as Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Qatar are funding and arming mercenaries in an attempt to bring down the independent government of Syria. The dependency of mercenaries and groups like the “Free Syrian Army” on their foreign backers is increasingly evident of imperialist military intervention in Syria.
 
Meanwhile, 4,500 U.S. troops along with patriot missiles and fighter jets have begun military exercises in Jordan, close to the border with Syria. This latest move comes as U.S. President Obama continues to make statements threatening a military intervention in Syria with various excuses we experienced in the time of U.S. aggression and occupation of Iraq.
 
Please join us in this forum to discuss:
>> Why do we call this the new era of war and occupation?
>> Why is Syria a factor in the U.S. strategy for hegemony in the Middle East?
>> How is the balance and relationship of forces played in the Middle East and North Africa today?
>> How should the antiwar movement respond to the war going on in Syria?

45 minutes Multimedia – Speakers – Discussion
 
Speakers:
>> Maryem Jamilah ~ Social justice activist and student union organizer from Tunisia, via videoconference
>> Ali Yerevani ~ (@aliyerevani), has been a social justice and anti-imperialist fighter for more than three decades and is the political editor of Vancouver-based Fire This Time newspaper and the Battle of Ideas Press. Ali was an active participant of 1979 Iranian Revolution.
 
Click for poster: http://www.mawovancouver.org/materials/posters/130611-MAWO-Syria-Forum.pdf
Join the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/470700013007753/
 
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Celebrate The 85th Birthday of Revolutionary Hero ERNESTO CHE GUEVARA
& Report Back from 5 Participants at the'5 Days for the Cuban 5' in Washington, DC

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Cultural & Political Evening with Live Music, Poetry, Film & Speakers                     
Friday June 14
7pm
Joe’s Café (in the Large North Hall)
1150 Commercial Dr. (at William St.)
Vancouver, Canada

Vancouver Communities in Solidarity with Cuba (VCSC) invites you to join us as we celebrate the life and legacy of Ernesto Che Guevara, a tireless and selfless revolutionary and fighter for humanity. This cultural and political evening will also include a report back from 5 Cuba solidarity activists from Vancouver that participated in '5 Days for the Cuban 5.' '5 Days for the Cuban 5' was a series of actions for the Cuban 5 organized by the International Committee to Free the Cuban 5 from May 30-June 5 in Washington, DC.

See the event poster:
http://www.freethe5vancouver.ca/posters/2013/130614-che-birthday-washington-report-back.pdf

Co-organized by:
the Free the Cuban 5 Committee Vancouver
http://www.freethe5vancouver.ca/
& Vancouver Communities in Solidarity with Cuba (VCSC)
http://www.vancubasolidarity.com/

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Vancouver Communities in Solidarity with Cuba – VCSC
http://www.vancubasolidarity.com/
[email protected] | 778-882-5223
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/vancubasolidarity
Twitter: https://twitter.com/VanCuba_VCSC
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vancouver-Communities-in-Solidarity-with-Cuba-VCSC/228094570576786

Obakki Foundation’s BEHIND THE LENS fundraiser and photography exhibition is being held on Thursday, June 27, 2013 from 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. at Vancouver Urban Winery, 55 Dunlevy Avenue, in Vancouver. One hundred per cent of event proceeds will go towards building a water well in South Sudan that will help thousands of people in need. Treana Peake, Founder and Creative Director of Obakki Foundation, will unveil her personal “field photography” collection and share her behind-the-scenes experiences working in South Sudan. There will be acoustic performances by special musical guests. Canapés and wine will be served. Tickets are $150 per person and are available at: http://bit.ly/BEHINDTHELENS.

Whatever your chosen career path, pre-university courses at the University of British Columbia (UBC) can be a great first step towards exploring an interest and realizing your dream.

Specifically designed for high school students from 15 to 18 years old, these courses let teens experience university-level education – without the pressures of admission requirements, exams or term papers. Topics include:

• history and archeology
• languages
• law
• performing arts
• philosophy and critical thinking
• writing and journalism
• culinary arts

For full descriptions of these and other pre university courses for teens, including special offers and free events visit: http://www.cstudies.ubc.ca/hs 

Free Bradley Manning Now! The Role of Whistle-Blowers in the New Era of War & Occupation

WEDNESDAY June 26
7pm
Joe's Cafe [In Large North Hall] 1150 Commercial Dr. at William St

Multimedia – Speakers – Discussion

For Poster Click:
http://www.mawovancouver.org/materials/posters/130626-MAWO-BradleyManning-Forum.pdf

For MAWO’s Bradley Manning Support Campaign Brochure: 
http://www.mawovancouver.org/materials/brochures/MAWO-BradleyManning-brochure.pdf

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MAWO ~ Mobilization Against War & Occupation
http://WWW.MAWOVANCOUVER.ORG/
[email protected]
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/2325459635
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Babysitting in a Day is an interactive and fun course that teaches youth aged 11 to 15 years the business of babysitting. Learn the responsibilities of a babysitter, how to get along and care for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged children, and how to handle emergencies and provide first aid.

Cost: $55 (includes the Canadian Red Cross Babysitter’s Manual & Babysitter wallet card and wall certificate).

Courses: Saturday, July 6; Friday, July 12; Saturday, July 20; Friday, July 26; Saturday, August 3; Tuesday, August 27; and Wednesday, August 28, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm at St. Andrew’s United Church, 1044 St. George’s Avenue in North Vancouver.

Info/registration: 604-988-8835 or email [email protected]

If you are…
•living with the hepatitis B virus or are a carrier,
•a family member or friend of someone who has liver disease,
•a health care provider or community worker or,
•anyone who would like to learn more about hepatitis…
…join us at the upcoming support group.

The Canadian Liver Foundation is offering patients, family members and friends an opportunity to learn more about the disease and how to cope. The support group also provides a valuable and safe forum for patients to connect with one another, share their experiences and ask questions about their individual concerns.

Date: Thursday, July 11
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Location: Vancouver Public Library – Board Breakout Room, Level 7 (within the library)
Admission: FREE

For more info, call 604.707.6430.

In Opera Mariposa's hilarious season finale, poor Uberto is at his wit's end. His maidservant Serpina is beautiful and clever…and so bossy, she's starting to give HIM orders! He resolves to put his foot down once and for all – but Serpina knows just what her "master" is up to, and she's not going to stand it for a moment! Enjoy Pergolesi's wildest comic romp, presented by the dynamic new opera company whose shows have been hailed as "a stroke of genius" (The Voice)! The performances will be accompanied by baroque chamber orchestra, and the opera will be preceded each night by a concert of Handel favourites. 

Fully staged with chamber orchestra. Sung in Italian with English subtitles. 

Music Director – Ian Dives
Staging Director – Robin Eder-Warren

FEATURING: 
Allison Cociani as Serpina
Damon Beryl Schwabach-Morris as Uberto
Astrid Varnes as Vespone

with

Robin Eder-Warren, soprano
Jacqueline Ko, soprano
LisaMarie Bresett, mezzo-soprano
Intan Purnomo, mezzo-soprano

June 28, 29 & 30 2013 at 7:30 pm
Marpole United Church, 1296 West 67th Avenue, Vancouver
Tickets: $18 students/seniors, $20 general
Available at the door, at 778-918-9498 or at [email protected]

A team of over 50 cyclists including Canucks Alumni will participate in the 7^th annual 200km Ride4Hope in support of Canuck Place Children’s Hospice. The event begins at Memorial Park in Hope at 8:30am, with stops at London Drugs locations in Chilliwack, Abbotsford, and South Surrey. Ride participants and Canucks Alumni will be joined by Canucks mascot, Fin, at the Ride4Hope finish line at Morgan Crossing London Drugs in South Surrey for a fundraising barbeque from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.

London Drugs customers are invited to come and meet Canucks Alumni, and members of Team Zinetti, and support their efforts to raise funds for Canucks for Kids Fund benefitting Canuck Place.

9:00am Depart Memorial Park Hope, BC

12:00pm – 12:30pm Chilliwack London Drugs, Cottonwood Mall

3:00pm – 3:30pm Abbotsford London Drugs, West Oaks Mall

5:30pm – 7:30pm South Surrey London Drugs, Morgan Crossing