Archive for August, 2009

OPCTJ Film Series: “Never Turning Back; The World of Peggy Lipschutz”

Monday, August 24th, 2009

Sunday, August 30, 2009, 2:00 p.m. Veterans  Room, Oak Park Library 834 Lake Street, Oak Park. Co-Sponsored by: The Oak Park Public Library. The life and work of artist and activist Peggy Lipschut This film, by filmmaker Jerri Zbiral, celebrates the life and work of 90 year-old Evanston artist Peggy Lipschutz and her "chalk talks" (Songs You can See!). For a generation of labor... »

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Labor Day: A Celebration and Rally for American Working Families

Saturday, August 22nd, 2009

Invited Guest of Honor: President Barack Obama Moderator: WCPT Radio Host Dick Kay Program: Music and Food Speakers Celebrating the Achievements of American Working Families -- Commemorate Past and Ongoing Struggles for a Union Wage, the Rights of Citizenship, Healthy Workplaces, Strong Communities, Civil Rights, Women's Rights, Immigrant Rights, and Service Jobs that are Good Jobs. Speakers Rallying for a Better... »

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Thu., Mar. 11, 7:15 pm
Oak Park Public Library, 2nd Floor

Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursdays in the Oak Park Public Library (834 Lake St.). Everyone is welcome. Contact: contact@opctj.org.

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