2/28-3/2: Events with Ex-Political Prisoner Dhoruba Bin Wahad

Sunday, February 14th, 2010

**Political Repression and State Violence, from Minneapolis to Palestine**
a talk by Dhoruba Bin-Wahad
In November 2009 Dhoruba Bin-Wahad, a former U.S. political prisoner, leader the Black Panther Party, and member of the Black Liberation Army, was detained and deported from the West Bank of occupied Palestine by Israeli authorities. He had been invited to attend a [...]

FREE Spaghetti Dinner, Tuesday, January 19

Monday, January 11th, 2010

It’s almost time again for the next community meal cooked by the RNC 8 and friends!  Please join us on Tuesday, January 19 to warm up the January night with a free spaghetti feed at Walker Church:
FREE Spaghetti Dinner with the RNC 8
Tuesday, January 19
6-8pm
3104 16th Ave. S., Minneapolis
As always, vegan and vegetarian options [...]

FREE Harvest Feast with the RNC 8! Tuesday 12/15

Sunday, December 13th, 2009

The RNC 8 have received joinder at trial, and now they ask you to join them for December’s FREE monthly dinner!  It’s on Tuesday, December 15 from 6-8pm at Walker Church, 3104 16th Ave. S. in Minneapolis.  The 8 organized together, were charged together, and will be tried together… now, let’s EAT together.
Susan Gaertner’s office [...]

Craft Sale for the RNC 8, December 12, Minneapolis

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Dread holiday shopping? Skip the mall and come buy locally made clothing, gifts and art at the sale to benefit the RNC 8 and Isis Rising, Saturday December 12.

Artists/crafters have been asked to pay a minimum 30% commission to the organizers, with many contributing more.  All the proceeds benefit the RNC8 Legal Defense Fund (www.rnc8.org) and Isis Rising, [...]

FREE “Grand Curry” Dinner on November 17–Bet You Can’t Resist!

Friday, November 13th, 2009

The secret is out! The next FREE Dinner prepared by the RNC 8 and friends is Tuesday, November 17.
This month: Bet you can’t resist our “Grand Curry!”
In honor of local activists Carrie Feldman and Scott DeMuth who, on this day, are resisting a grand jury fishing expedition in Davenport, Iowa (see http://davenportgrandjury.wordpress.com), the RNC 8 [...]

Call Out to Crafty People!

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Plans are in the works for a craft sale to benefit the RNC 8 Legal Defense Fund and Isis Rising. If you enjoy arts and crafts, genuine democracy and human rights, then it’s time to get out your hot-glue gun and your knitting needles!
The sale will take place all day on Saturday, December 12th, at [...]

Free Dinner with the RNC 8: September 29, 6pm

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

The RNC 8 invite you to a FREE dinner (cooked by them!) on Tuesday, September 29, from 6-7:30pm. The dinner will be in the basement of Walker Church, 3104 16th Ave S, in Minneapolis.
Susan Gaertner and Bob Fletcher may have impressively waffled on terrorism enhancements, but we guarantee the RNC 8’s waffles will come out [...]

“Junk for Justice”! Twin Cities Rummage Sale Saturday, Aug. 1

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

Last November’s RNC 8 rummage sale was a smashing success.  Help us smash bogus charges by stopping at the second go-round on Saturday, August 1!
JUNK FOR JUSTICE: RUMMAGE SALE for the RNC 8!
Saturday, August 1, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Walker Community Church
3100 16th Avenue South, Minneapolis
Clean Out Your Closets for the RNC 8 DEFENSE FUND!  [...]

Monthly Free Meal with the RNC 8: Tuesday, July 14 at Walker Church

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

Just what it says! Come on down and fill your belly for FREE at Walker Church. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options available; bring a
container to take some food home!
6-7:30PM
3104 16th Ave S. Minneapolis

Still Healing from the RNC? Northstar Health Collective Event, June 7

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

FROM NORTHSTAR HEALTH COLLECTIVE – THE FOLKS WHO PROVIDED MEDICS, TEAR GAS WASHDOWN, CRISIS AND EMERGENCY CARE DURING THE RNC.

WHAT: a free three-hour post RNC-related event offering healing by body workers, self-care & friend-care workshops, referrals, & RNC aftercare information.
Featuring Two Workshops: “How to Support Those Close to Me Who are Still
Dealing with Emotional Fall-out [...]