http://www.logotv.com/video/brother-outsider-the-life-of-bayard-rustin/1600849/playlist.jhtml

The film is free to everyone, showing on Friday, December 11th starting at 6:45pm. Refreshments are provided; popcorn and apple cider. For more information please contact Diana at 203-788-3064 or email info@housatonicmeeting.org. We’re located at 300 Danbury Rd in New Milford.

For more information call Bill, 203-313-4438, Visit here for directions.

All are welcome, we hope you’ll join us.

Good paperbacks for ages 8-18;
packets of crayons;
coloring/activities books for children under 7;
baby wipes, disposable diapers and clothing for infants;
mini-size toiletries (for $1.00 at K-Mart, CVS, etc.), tooth brushes for mothers and teenagers.

Substantial clothing of good quality and in clean condition, including jackets, boots, hats and mittens/gloves. (Thrift shops are a good source of these items. Wool and fleece garments are preferable to polyester.)

Alison and Cecily Coleman will have room in their car for boxes and bags to take back and save donors the expense of mailing. If there is an overflow, Housatonic will ship it.

Many thanks
Housatonic Peace & Social Action Committee

http://prisonfamiliesofnewyork.org/

Documentary film about the hopeful birth and untimely death of the electric car: environmentally friendly, cost-saving salvation to some, profit barrier to others.

Launched in 1996 by General Motors, it was among the fastest, most efficient production cars ever built. It ran on electricity, produced no emissions and catapulted American technology to the forefront of the automotive industry. The lucky few who drove it never wanted to give it up. So why did General Motors crush its fleet of EV1 electric vehicles in the Arizona desert in 2002?

Sunday, April 29
3:00-5:00 PM
Quaker Meetinghouse, New Milford

Film showing followed by discussion
Healthy refreshments will be served
Free – all are welcome

Parking will be available at the Red Barn just south of the meetinghouse. For more information, contact Bill Holcombe at 203-313-4438 or visit www.housatonicmeeting.org

Thus is the second segment of a two-part documentary that explores one of the 20th century’s least understood stories – the history of nonviolent conflict power around the world and how it overcame oppression and authoritarian rule. Its power came not from the barrel of a gun, but from discipline and shrewd tactical planning. Premiered on PBS in 2000. Narrated by Ben Kingsley. The film is “rich in archival footage and thoughtful interviews … The stories are inspiring, sometimes awesome.” (Washington Post)

There are three stories: 1) in 1984 a young activist leads a consumer boycott against apartheid in white-owned businesses in the black townships of South Africa; 2) during five years of Nazi occupation, Danes’ noncooperation undermines the Germans’ attempt to exploit their country for food and war materiel, and rescues all but a few hundred of seven thousand Jews from the Nazis; and 3) the 1980 Gdansk strike wins Poles the right to free trade unions, launches the Solidarity movement, and catapults founder Lech Walesa into national leadership.

The Housatonic Quaker Meeting is sponsoring this film program to foster the understanding that nonviolent strategies have been used effectively in the past to bring about important changes. With violent conflict in so many parts of the world today, it is imperative to consider more peaceful means of bringing justice to the oppressed.

Parking will be available at the Red Barn just south of the meetinghouse. For more information, call Bill Holcombe at 203-313-4438

Last First Day, April 30, we held our pilot project film showing and discussion.  The films were powerful , the discussions lively, and the refreshments delicious.  Eight people from the communities of Danbury, New Milford, Woodbury, Morris, and Washington Depot attended as well as 8 HMM Friends.

We feel the day was a success even though we might have wished for more people from the community – but this is a beginning.  All the visitors were very appreciative of the films and discussions, offered much positive feedback, and are interested in attending our next film showing.

Thanks to everyone who helped with preparations, publicity, and film day tasks, especially Laura, Ann, Craig, and Bill.

Ideas for future films (and their sources) are welcomed.

Pat,
Advancement Cmte clerk

“A Force More Powerful”

Award-winning documentary of non-violent strategies*
used successfully around the world
to resolve conflict and bring about justice

Sunday, April 30
3:00-5:00 pm
Quaker Meetinghouse, New Milford

*1930’s Gandhi’s use of civil disobedience and boycotts
freeing India from British rule
*1960’s use of non-violent sit-ins resulting in
desegregation of lunch counters
*1980’s non-violent worker protests & special election
overthrows Chilean dictator

The Housatonic Friends Meetinghouse in New Milford is located on Danbury Road (rte 7) across from Bennett Chevrolet just north of Lanesville Rd. Parking next door at the RED BARN, just south of Meetinghouse

For more information, contact Bill Holcombe.