Sponsored by the Fresno Center for Nonviolence
WEEKLY
Raza Against War Wednesdays, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. 2500 Tulare St. For more info, contact comworkeradvocate@gmail.com.
Stand for Gaza Saturdays, 6 p.m.–8 p.m. N. Blackstone and E. Nees avenues. Stand for humanity and human rights. Hosted by the Palestine Liberation Group. Limited signs available. Bring a friend. For more info, contact camille.russell@peacefresno.org.
Stand Up, Speak Up, Spread the Truth Sundays, 3 p.m.–5 p.m. Mooney and Walnut avenues, Visalia. Free Palestine. Let Gaza Live! Cease Fire Now. For more info, contact fida.taha@gmail.com.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 3
First Student/SEIU 521 Press Conference 10 a.m. First Student Yard, 2805 S. East St. First Student is a chapter that SEIU 521 represents. They are bus drivers who work for the company First Student, and the Fresno Unified School District hires them to drive students with special needs. For more info, contact simone.rhodes@seiu521.org.
An In-Depth Conversation with Robert Costa 5:30 p.m.–7 p.m. Satellite Student Union, Fresno State. Topic: “Inside the White House, Congress and the Future for Both Parties.” Costa is the chief election and campaign correspondent for CBS News, where he covers national politics and American democracy. Sponsored by the Maddy Institute. For more info or to register, contact 559-278-1133 or tloeffler@csufresno.edu.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3
Power to the People: Investing in Clean Transportation and Community Action 1 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Via Zoom. With the 2024 election results set to reshape government priorities for years to come, there is an urgent need to understand the shifting landscape of public funding and policies related to climate change, clean transportation and the transition to a green economy. For a timely conversation on approaches to center public dollars on the needs of the people, join Hana Creger, associate director of climate equity at The Greenlining Institute, and panelists Huron Mayor Rey León, also executive director of the Latino Equity Advocacy and Policy Institute (LEAP); Jeanie Ward-Waller, director of transportation advocacy at Fearless Advocacy; and Simeon Gant, founder and Executive Board member of Green Technical Education and Employment (Green Tech). For more info and to register, contact impact@shfcenter.org.
National Women’s Political Caucus (NWPC) 6 p.m. Holiday Party and End-of-Year Celebration. For location and more info, contact 559-222-6212 or joanne@pbyoga.com.
Sierra Club Tehipite Chapter 7 p.m. Woodward Park Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave. “The Seven Laws of the Great View: A visual essay on landscape aesthetics—or, how we appreciate great scenic viewpoints.” Join backpacker and mountaineer Robert Turner for an exploration of the aesthetic side of backpacking, and learn how to enhance the enjoyment of magnificent landscapes, with examples drawn from the grand American West. For more info, visit sierraclub.org/tehipite.
[if space allows, include Calendar – Sierra Club.jpg]KFCF 88.1 FM: Nuestro Foro (Spanish) 7 p.m. News, commentaries and music with a Latino touch hosted by Eduardo Stanley. For more info, visit kfcf.org.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4
KFCF 88.1 FM: Stir It Up! 3 p.m. Community Alliance radio show. For more info, visit kfcf.org.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5
South Central Specific Plan: City Council Hearing 9:20 a.m. or thereafter. Fresno City Hall Council Chamber, 2600 Fresno St. Opportunity for public input. The South Central Specific Plan, Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and related documents can be viewed at www.fresno.gov/scsp. For more info, contact 559-621-8092 or michelle.zumwalt@fresno.gov.
Small Business Procurement Workshop 10 a.m.–11 a.m. AMOR Wellness Center, 115 Belmont Ave., Mendota. Are you interested in bid opportunities to participate in large-scale projects? Register at tinyurl.com/bscworkshopprocurement. For more info, contact info@theriosco.com.
Housing Learning Labs 5 p.m. 3253 E. Shields Ave. Session 2: Blight and Housing Systems. Discover who provides affordable housing and how to access it. For more info, contact juana@tcmfresno.org.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7
Kennedy Club of the San Joaquin Valley 9 a.m. Via Zoom. For more info, contact 559-435-4043 or claval@comcast.net.
A Celebration of Human Rights Day 10 a.m. Table Mountain Rancheria Reading Room, Fresno State Library. Acknowledging the Universal Declaration of Human Rights with a special appreciation for Dr. Sudarshan Kapoor, who is stepping down as co-chair of the Human Rights Coalition of the Central Valley. For more info, contact 559-270-7041.
CAIR Know Your Rights Training 3 p.m. Masjid Al Aqabah, 949 Waterman Ave. For more info, contact 916-441-6269.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 9
Fresno County Democratic Women’s Club 11 a.m. Democratic Party HQ, 1033 U St. Speaker: Monte Forkas, event coordinator. For more info, contact 559-435-4043 or claval@comcast.net.
Black Women Organized for Political Action (BWOPA) 5 p.m. Via Zoom. For more info, contact swgamble@aol.com.
Democratic Women in Action 6 p.m. Holiday party. For location and more info, contact 559-681-3140 or president@dwiafresno.org.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10
Black American Political Association of California (BAPAC) 6 p.m. Via Zoom. For more info, contact 559-287-1308 or bapacfresno@gmail.com.
Stonewall Democratic Club 6:30 p.m. Los Amigos Restaurant, 5088 N. Blackstone Ave. For more info, contact 559-285-1641 or info@fresnostonewalldemocrats.org.
KFCF 88.1 FM: Nuestro Foro (Spanish) 7 p.m. News, commentaries and music with a Latino touch hosted by Eduardo Stanley. For more info, visit kfcf.org.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11
KFCF 88.1 FM: Stir It Up! 3 p.m. Fresno Center for Nonviolence radio show hosted by Josh Shurley. For more info, visit kfcf.org.
Trans-E-Motion Board Meeting 7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Fresno EOC LGBTQ+ Resource Center, 1252 Fulton St. For more info, contact transemotion@gmail.com or visit transemotion.com.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12
Clovis Democratic Club 6 p.m. Holiday Gathering and Installation of Officers. RSVP to clovisdemocraticclub@gmail.com.
Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) 7 p.m. 1584 N. Van Ness Ave. Online/in person. For more info, contact 559-360-8054 or taca_03@ymail.com.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14
Hmong Heritage Education Day 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Fresno State. Educating and bringing communities together to celebrate the Hmong people’s history, heritage, values, achievements and contributions. Cultural workshops, educational workshops and music and performances. For more info, contact 559-278-4240.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 16
California Latina Democrats–Fresno 6:30 p.m. Yosemite Falls Café, 4020 N. Cedar Ave. For more info, contact chaircalatinadems@gmail.com.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17
Stolen Land Liberation for Houseless Peoples Self-Determination 9 a.m. Fresno City Hall, 2600 Fresno St. Protest the war on the street family members of Fresno. This action is part of a national effort. For more info, contact info@poormagazine.org.
Central Valley Partnership 5:30 p.m. Room 251, Old Administration Building, Fresno City College. Moving Forward as a United Community. For more info, contact agrariandemocracy@gmail.com.
KFCF 88.1 FM: Nuestro Foro (Spanish) 7 p.m. News, commentaries and music with a Latino touch hosted by Eduardo Stanley. For more info, visit kfcf.org.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18
KFCF 88.1 FM: Speaking Truth to Empire 3 p.m. Hosted by Dan Yaseen. For more info, visit kfcf.org.
San Joaquin Valley Democratic Club 6:30 p.m. Denny’s Restaurant, 1110 E. Shaw Ave. For more info, contact 559-312-3925.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20
KFCF 88.1 FM: It’s a Queer Thang 5 p.m.–6 p.m. Covers local and national LGBTQ+ issues and events. Hosted by Chris Jarvis and Kaylia Metcalfe Armstrong. For more info, visit kfcf.org.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24
KFCF 88.1 FM: Nuestro Foro (Spanish) 7 p.m. News, commentaries and music with a Latino touch hosted by Eduardo Stanley. For more info, visit kfcf.org.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25
KFCF 88.1 FM: Stir It Up! 3 p.m. WILPF radio show hosted by Jean Hays. For more info, visit kfcf.org.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31
KFCF 88.1 FM: Nuestro Foro (Spanish) 7 p.m. News, commentaries and music with a Latino touch hosted by Eduardo Stanley. For more info, visit kfcf.org.