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• Voice Male Calendar Please send all Calendar Listings for events from December 1, 2006 (and beyond) to: Voice Male Calendar voicemale@mrcforchange.org or mail to: 236 N. Pleasant St., Amherst, MA 01002 Fax (413) 253-4801 Deadline for Winter issue: November 17, 2006 September 17 – Nyack, NY Festival of Peace on the Hudson Join the Fellowship for Reconciliation for a fun, friendly and festive time at the organization’s national headquarters. Celebrate community and honor extraordinary peace activists. The festival will include music, dance, kids’ activities, raffles, and more. Cost: Free Location: 521 North Broadway Info: www.forusa.org, 845-358-4601 September 17 – Agawam, MA Out in the Park Out in the Park presents its 10th anniversary event at Six Flags New England. A family friendly event with projected GLBT attendees of over 10,000. Cost: Tickets are $49.95 at the gates but advance discount tickets will be available. Location: Six Flags New England Info: www.outinthepark.com, www.sixflags.com/parks/newengland September 20–22 – Charlotte, NC Becoming Part of the Solution to End Violence Against Women Men and women from all communities and professions are encouraged to attend this second annual conference. Sessions will include: The Man Box, Men’s Accountability, The Politics of Oppression, Building Coalitions, Networking and more. Cost: $275 Location: Charlotte University Place Hilton Info: www.acalltomen.com, info@acalltomen.com, 845-354-2556 October 7 – Northampton, MA Fourth Annual Men’s Walk to End Abuse This Walk is organized by the Men’s Resource Center for Change in observation of Domestic Violence Awareness Month to raise awareness of men’s responsibility to end men’s violence against women. The Walk is also a fund-raiser for the region’s domestic violence programs, including the MRC’s MOVE groups. This year’s goal is to have 100 people raising $100 each to prevent domestic violence in the Pioneer Valley. Men, women and children are welcome. Cost: Free (walkers are encouraged to collect pledges) Location: Unitarian Society (rally) Info: www.mrcforchange.org, gcraig@mrcforchange.org, 413-253-9887 ext. 16 October 13–15 – Rhinebeck, NY Englightened Power: How Women Are Changing the Way We Live Discover how women are changing the way we live, work and think. A weekend of inspiring keynotes from speakers such as Yolanda King and Gov. Ann Richards, workshops, and a worldwide café conversation. Men and women welcome. Cost: $315 Location: Rhinebeck Campus Info: www.eomega.org, registration@eomega.org, 800-944-1001 October 18–20 – San Diego, CA Women Peacemakers Conference This international conference on genderinclusive decision making for peace with justice is co-convened by the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice (IPJ) and the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM). Working sessions will let delegates engage with and learn from one another and build cross-sector networks and alliances. Cost: (contact organizers) Location: Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice, University of San Diego Info: www.peace.sandiego.edu, 619-260-7509 October 28 – Easthampton, MA Day of Meditation & Contemplation for Men The day, led by Chas & Ray DiCapua, will consist of formal meditation instruction and practice, as well as an opportunity to contemplate, as men, the significance of undertaking this practice. There will be a scheduled time for questions, answers and dialog. Cost: Suggested donation of $20-$30 Location: Insight Meditation Center of Pioneer Valley Info: www.insightpv.org, 413-527-0388 November 7–9 – near Denver, CO Elderhood: Giving and Receiving Blessings Any man over 55 who is willing to face his judgments, honor his shadows, open to the support of his lineage, take the risk of creating his own path, face his mortality, and live his life for the good of the world soul is welcome to participate. Cost: $325–$450 (sliding scale—meals and lodging included) Location: retreat near Denver Info: www.mensleadershipalliance.org, info@mensleadershipalliance.org, 303-444-9066 November 10–12 – Bangor, PA Making Whiteness Visible: Working Toward a Multicultural Society This is a weekend event for white folks and people of color to recognize together the effects of a socialization that has maintained “whiteness,” keeping separation and racism in place—and then commit to do something about it. The retreat is led by Laurie B. Lippin, Ph.D., Founder of Lippin & Associates, a coaching and consulting group. Cost: $180 per person plus $30 for a copy of Understanding Whiteness/Unraveling Racism: Tools for the Journey. Room and board: $175. Location: Kirkridge Retreat Center Info: www.kirkridge.org November 16, 7 p.m, Amherst, MA Boy I Am Western Mass. premiere of Boy I Am, a film exploring the lives of three young femaleto-male (FTM) transsexuals, and featuring conversations with lesbian activists some of whom are concerned with the increasing visibility of FTM people. A discussion will follow the film. Co-sponsored by the Stonewall Center, Everywoman’s Center, Men’s Resource Center, UMass Women’s Studies and the East Coast Female-to- Male Group Cost: Free Location: 101 Campus Center, University of Massachusetts Info: 413-545-4824 November 29–30 – Lexington, KY 8th Ending Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Conference This multidisciplinary conference is designed to provide continuing education to a wide variety of professionals, including mental health care providers, advocates, nurses, attorneys, educators, and law enforcement officials. Workshops will cover such areas as primary prevention strategies, working with children, and enhancing clinical skills. Cost: TBA Location: Marriott Griffin Gate Resort Info: www.kasap.org, erecktenwald@kasap. org, 502-226-2704 24
Looking to Connect? Try the MRC’s Drop-in MEN’S SUPPORT GROUPS IN NORTHAMPTON Open to all men. Tuesdays, 6:45-8:45 PM Council on Aging, 240 Main St. IN AMHERST Open to all men. Sundays, 7-9 PM at the MRC IN GREENFIELD Open to all men. Wednesdays, 7-9 PM Network Chiropractic, DHJones Building, Mohawk Trail FOR GAY, BISEXUAL & QUESTIONING MEN Open to all gay, bisexual, gay-identified F-to-M trans men & men questioning orientation Mondays, 7-9 PM, at the MRC FOR MEN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED CHILDHOOD NEGLECT AND/OR ABUSE Open to all men who have experienced any form of childhood neglect and/or abuse (physical, emotional or sexual) Fridays, 7-8:45 PM, at the MRC FACILITATED BY TRAINED VOLUNTEERS FREE & CONFIDENTIAL MEN’S RESOURCE CENTER 236 N. PLEASANT ST., AMHERST (413) 253-9887, ext. 10 support@mrcforchange.org F a l l 2 0 0 6 • 25
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