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People's Classroom - New Economy Class tonight - change of location

2012-02-28T23:54:01Z

Hi Everyone,
For those of you planning on attending our New Economy Class tonight,
please note that we have changed the location from the MLK Library to El
Sobroso Mexican Grill
NEW ECONOMY CLASS - SESSION 8: WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?
Tuesday, February 28, 7-9pm
El Sobroso Mexican Grill, 17 South 4th Street, San Jose

People's Classroom - Events 2/19-2/25

2012-02-18T20:57:55Z

We are back after a quiet week with a few events, and are looking forward
to seeing many of you again during the next few days!
*NONVIOLENT COMMUNICATION - PART 3: REQUESTS*
Sunday, February 19, 4-6pm
San Jose Peace & Justice Center, 48 South 7th Street, San Jose
In the third session of our Nonviolent Communication series offered by Bob

Occupy Potluck

2012-02-14T09:00:17Z

*Come meet and share experiences with the broader Occupy Community. *
*What this is:* (Inter) Occupy Potluck
*Where:* SJ Peace and Justice Center
*When:* 2/19/12 @ 6:30pm
*Facebook:* [link]
*Details:*
This is a potluck for all occupys across the bay, so we can all get to know

People's Classroom - Events 2/12-2/18

2012-02-12T17:55:00Z

It will be a quiet week this week in the People's Classroom, but there are
plenty of other learning events happening in the Bay Area for those of you
looking for learning opportunities, please check out the following
community calendars:
*San Jose Peace & Justice Center*: [link]

People's Classroom - Education Events 1/30-2/5

2012-01-30T18:27:12Z

Please join us for our upcoming education events:
NEW ECONOMIES CLASS - TODAY'S CRISIS, PART 2
Tuesday, January 31, 7-9pm
San Jose Peace & Justice Center, 48 South 7th Street, San Jose, CA
95112
In this session we will continue our discussion from last week to look
into the root causes of today’s difficulties. There are both

Occupy San Jose - Upcoming Education Events

2012-01-26T02:55:43Z

Please join the People's Classroom for the upcoming education events:

AMERICAN POPULIST MOVEMENT: COOPERATIVE COMMONWEALTH OR FASCIST
NIGHTMARE?
Thursday, January 26, 7-9pm
CHAM Ministries Office, 949 East San Fernando St., San Jose, CA 95116
This class will review the history of the 19th century American

REMINDER: SAN JOSE FILM NIGHT - THE FUTURE OF FOOD - TONIGHT 7PM

2012-01-22T00:32:39Z

Don't forget to join us this evening for the return of San Jose Film
Nght.

OccupySJ’s Video Collective invites you to our FILM NIGHT, in
cooperation with the Education Committee, The Peace and Justice
Center, the Transition Palo Alto and the Transition Silicon Valley
groups. We are screening “The Future of Food,” a key tool in the

OCCUPY THE COURTS - TOMORROW!!

2012-01-19T18:16:55Z

Don't forget to join us tomorrow when we join forces with Move to
Amend to OCCUPY THE COURTS!!!!

Move to Amend needs Peace Keepers to help ensure a safe and successful
march. If you have those skills, please show up early for the training
and volunteer. If you would like to develop those skills, please

Reminder: NEW ECONOMIES CLASS, tomorrow 7pm

2012-01-19T00:11:13Z

Join us tomorrow evening for the very popular New Economies Class.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 7:00PM
El Sobroso Mexican Grill, 17 South 4th Street, San Jose, CA

SESSION 4: TODAY'S CRISIS - PART I
In this session we will begin to look into the root causes of today’s
difficulties. There are both historical and structural reasons why the

Occupy San Jose Events Digest - January 9-14

2012-01-09T05:17:21Z

MONDAY, JANUARY 9

7:00 PM - EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING
El Sobroso Mexican Grill, 17 South 4th Street, San Jose
We are developing classes for an Occupy San Jose 101 series. These
trainings will include an introduction to Occupy San Jose, and courses
on consensus, facilitation, nonviolent struggle, and social movement

OSJ People's Classroom - NEW ECONOMIES CLASS - Tomorrow 7pm - LOCATION CHANGED

2012-01-04T17:59:00Z

Tomorrow is the third session of our bi-weekly New Economies Class.
We will be taking up a discussion of globalization & its impacts.
The San Jose Peace & Justice Center is currently having their floor
refinished,
so we will relocate the class to El Sobroso Mexican Grill (17 S. 4th
Street, San Jose).

OSJ Education Committee Meeting, Tonight 7pm - CANCELED & RESCHEDULED

2012-01-02T21:58:59Z

Tonight's Occupy San Jose Education Committee meeting has been
canceled and rescheduled for the following date & time:

MONDAY, JANUARY 9
7:00 PM - EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING
El Sobroso Mexican Grill, 17 South 4th Street, San Jose

Currently, we are working on developing curricula for an Occupy San

Occupy San Jose - EVENTS DIGEST - January 1-January 7

2012-01-01T06:05:26Z

Best wishes in the New Year to all occupiers and our supporters! We
look forward to a 2012 full of actions to retake our economy and our
society for the 99%, and hope to see everyone join us in this
struggle!

SUNDAY, JANUARY 1

12:00 PM - GENERAL ASSEMBLY
****CANCELED****
Happy New Year!

REMINDER - Financial Friday, Today 4pm

2011-12-30T18:00:40Z

Join Occupy San Jose today in our last direct action in 2011 to Occupy
our local financial institutions!

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30
4:00-6:00 PM - FINANCIAL FRIDAY - DIRECT ACTION MARCH
Departs from City Hall Plaza, 4th & Santa Clara
We will spend approx 30 minutes agreeing on targets and tactics, then

The Sheeple Are Awake! - Please Help Support the San Jose Peace & Justice Center

2011-12-30T06:34:42Z

Hi Everyone,
The San Jose Peace & Justice Center is one of the main supporters of our
work at Occupy San Jose. At the moment, they are in the middle of their
year end fundraising drive, and are about 3/4 of the way to realizing their
goal of $5000.
It is difficult economic times for many of us, but some of us are still

REMINDER: Financial Fridays 4pm, San Jose Film Night 8pm - TODAY

2011-12-23T20:05:45Z

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23 - EVENTS REMINDER

4:00-6:00 PM - FINANCIAL FRIDAY - DIRECT ACTION MARCH
Departs from City Hall Plaza, 4th & Santa Clara
We will spend approx 30 minutes agreeing on targets and tactics, then
march to a financial institution in downtown San Jose. Action will
end around 6pm when banks close. (more details at

Reminder: NEW ECONOMY CLASS, tomorrow 7pm

2011-12-21T20:01:38Z

New Economy Class - Session 2: What Is Money & How Is It Created?
Facilitator: Derek Tennant
El Sobroso Mexican Grill (17 S. 4th Street, San Jose)

This is the second session for a bi-weekly class on A New Economy
facilitated by Derek Tennant. In this class, we examine our current
economic system and explore alternatives that may augment or replace

Occupy San Jose - EVENTS DIGEST - December 19-24

2011-12-19T06:14:46Z

MONDAY, DECEMBER 19
7:00 PM - THE RISE OF THE 1%
San Jose Peace & Justice Center, 48 S. 7th Street, San Jose
Facilitator: Patrick Mc Kercher
In this talk we'll trace the origins of the conservative
infrastructure systematically built since the 1964 Goldwater defeat,
lavishly funded by corporations in general and the fossil fuel

EMERGENCY ACTION 12/18 4PM - Foreclosure Posada for 89 Year-Old San Jose Veteran

2011-12-18T09:20:26Z

Joseph, the father of one of our founding members at Occupy San Jose,
is about to lose his home to foreclosure by Bank of America. Joseph is
an 89 year-old San Jose Veteran who is currently ill, in hospice care,
and unable to fight to keep his home. His home was paid for in full
until he was offered a predatory loan by Bank of America for home

Re: SAN JOSE FILM NIGHT - THE POWER OF COMMUNITY - TONIGHT 8PM

2011-12-17T01:49:59Z

WILL BE THERE!
I'll also be adding to the content from my past experiences setting up over
200 urban farms in San Francisco.
-C

Re: SAN JOSE FILM NIGHT - THE POWER OF COMMUNITY - TONIGHT 8PM

2011-12-17T01:26:01Z

Event location:
San Jose Peace and Justice Center
48 South 7th Street
8pm

SAN JOSE FILM NIGHT - THE POWER OF COMMUNITY - TONIGHT 8PM

2011-12-17T01:25:19Z

OccupySJ's Video Collective invites you to our FILM NIGHT, in
cooperation with the Education Committee, The Peace and Justice
Center, the Transition Palo Alto and the Transition Silicon Valley
groups.
We are screening "The Power of Community", a 53min doc about
rebuilding Cuba following the collapse of the Soviet Union. This movie

CALL TO ACTION - WEEKEND ALERTS

2011-12-17T01:21:14Z

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17
10:00 AM - OCCUPY THE BANKS! - REDWOOD CITY BIG 4 BANKS WALK OF SHAME
([link])
Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway St., Redwood City 94063
Occupy Redwood City is calling on OSJ and OSV to lend their support to
this action by joining them in solidarity for this march against the

Re: Emergency Planning Meeting for Action Against Passage of NDAA

2011-12-15T21:35:01Z

Update: The emergency planning meeting tonight is at 6pm at El Sobroso
(17 S. 4th street) - sorry to leave this out! Ana

Emergency Planning Meeting for Action Against Passage of NDAA

2011-12-15T20:47:32Z

On Wednesday, December 14 the General Assembly approved an emergency
action for Friday, December 16 in anticipation of President Obama's
signing of the NDAA authorizing the military internment of
"terrorists" on US soil.
If signed into law, this act could expand racial profiling of American
citizens, it could extend the inhumane practices of military detention

Occupy San Jose - Events Digest 12/14-12/17

2011-12-14T06:24:34Z

*WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14*
*
7:00 PM - OSJ GENERAL ASSEMBLY *(more<[link]>
)
City Hall Plaza, 4th & Santa Clara Streets, San Jose
*
8:30 PM - OSJ TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE MEETING *(more<[link]>
)
El Sobroso Mexican Grill, 17 South 4th Street, San Jose

Outreach Committee Meeting - TONIGHT

2011-12-12T20:14:28Z

There is an Outreach Committee Meeting tonight at 7pm
El Sobroso Mexican Grill - 17 S. 4th Street
If you would like to be part of outreach, please join.

Occupy the Banks! - ACTION TODAY!

2011-12-12T19:49:41Z

Join the growing movement to hold banks accountable and an end to
corporate greed.
Banks continue to deny loan modifications to keep families in their
homes. Bank of America continues to be the largest holder of subprime
loans in the country and has the worst record of modifying loans.
Wells Fargo, Bank of America and their investors are making billions

Silicon Valley Come Together - December 17, 1pm - Saint James Park (2nd Street & Saint James St.)

2011-12-11T23:12:40Z

*What: Occupy Silicon Valley General Assembly & Street Party*
*
When: Saturday, December 17, 1pm
Where: Saint James Park (2nd & St. James Streets), San Jose
*This event is in solidarity with other Occupy groups in Silicon Valley.
There will be a collective General Assembly followed by a Street Party.

OCCUPY THE BANKS! Action on December 12 @ 4pm in San Jose

2011-12-11T23:04:16Z

*OCCUPY THE BANKS!*
*
Join the growing movement to hold banks accountable and end corporate greed
December 12, 2011
Time: 4pm-6pm
*
*
*
*Where:** *Bank of America & Wells Fargo at Cityview Plaza, 121 Park Center
Plaza, San Jose, CA 95113. On S. Market St. between Park Ave. & San
Fernando St.
* *
*What:* Rally, march and bank delegation

Human Rights for the 99% - Day of Action Tomorrow at OSJ

2011-12-09T18:37:17Z

Join us Saturday for a full day of events in recognition of
International Human Rights Day as we explore and bear witness to the
connections that bind the struggles of the 99% against the 1% across
the world.
10:00 am – Inside the Egyptian Revolution
1:30 pm – Human Rights for the 99%: The Philippines, the 99% & the

FINANCIAL FRIDAY IS BACK!

2011-12-09T05:31:44Z

Financial Friday - March and Direct Action
When: Friday Dec 9 @ 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Where: San Jose City Hall
We will spend approx 30 minutes agreeing on targets and tactics, then
march to a financial institution in downtown San Jose. Action will
end around 6pm when banks close.
Bring: Signs, literature, noisemakers.

Occupy San Jose - Events 12/1-12/4

2011-12-01T20:02:27Z

*THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1
7:00 PM - Help Create a Visions Common for San Jose*
1995 Bird Avenue, San Jose
We are building a Visions Wall to create a common space where everyone in
our community can come and share their vision about the kind of society we
want to live in. If we become clear about the society we want to live in,

OSJ General Assembly & Outreach Pizza Party - tonight 7pm

2011-12-01T00:27:11Z

Tonight we have our Wednesday General Assembly at 7:00Pm San Jose City
Hall. Along with that we also have our Outreach Pizza Party, a nice
little introduction to OSJ and Outreach. after the GA the outreach
Party will continue with some canvasing of local business and
neighborhoods. Should be a very fun night at OSJ, hope you can make