EVENTS & MEETINGS:

1) Thursday, June 21: Stakeholder Input Session for Lake Huron North Channel Bike Route
2) Saturday, June 23: Student Rally Against Austerity
3) Saturday, June 23: Ontario Northland Not For Sale Rally
4) Saturday, June 23: Screening of "De-Railed: The National Dream"
5) Monday, June 25: Sudbury Cyclist Union Monthly Meeting
6) Thursday, June 28: Labour Day Planning Meeting
7) Monday, July 9 to Sunday, July 15: Tentative Schedule for Sudbury Pride Week

NEWS, ANALYSIS & CALLS TO ACTION:

1) ReThink Green Job Posting -- Program Director
2) Myths and Mirrors Call for Participants: "We Are Here Mural"

EVENTS & MEETINGS:

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Thursday, June 21: Stakeholder Input Session for Lake Huron North Channel Bike Route

Time: 7pm
Location: School of Architecture office at 111 Larch Street

    
As a result of the Northern Ontario Bike Summit in 2011, an outline for a proposed bike route along the Lake Huron North Channel between the Cities of Sault Ste. Marie and Greater Sudbury has been developed. A cycling route connecting these cities and the communities between them can highlight key destinations and attractions, and provide economic, tourism, health and environmental benefits for residents and visitors alike.

We are looking for your input in moving ahead with the study to develop this route. A stakeholder input session will be held on Thursday, June 21st at 7:00pm, to be hosted at the School of Architecture office at 111 Larch Street. Parking will be available free-of-charge after 6:00pm at the Tom Davies Square underground lot across from Memorial Park (or better yet, bike if you can!) Feel free to share this information with the key members of your organization.

Please RSVP by e-mailing your attendance to emily.trottier@sudbury.ca by Wednesday, June 20th.

This event on FaceBook:
http://www.facebook.com/events/378111318914661/

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Saturday, June 23: Student Rally Against Austerity

Time: 8am
Location: Laurentian University, outside the Parker Building

Join the Laurentian University Graduate Students Association, the "casserole" movement, the Sudbury Coalition Against Poverty, and others at the roundabout outside the Parker administrative tower for a peaceful demonstration of our opposition to austerity measures

The Sudbury Coalition Against Poverty is working on providings rides from the downtown to Laurentian, arriving in time for this demonstration and leaving after the later demonstration by Ontario Northland workers (see (3) below). For more information on rides, email gkinsman@laurentian.ca.

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Saturday, June 23: Ontario Northland Not For Sale Rally

Time: 11am
Location: Laurentian University, outside the Parker Building

The Ontario Liberal Party will be hosting their Provincial Council Meeting at Laurentian University from June 22 to the 24th.

The Premier has refused to meet the Mayors, Chamber of Commerce or Union Representatives or consult with Northerners on the Divestiture of Ontario Northland so we will go to him.

Please join us as we deliver this message to the Premier.

We have invited the Premier to speak at the rally and are still awaiting for him to respond. There will be buses available in the following communities to take you to and from the rally.

We will try to do our best to have wheelchair accessible buses.

To reserve your seat please call: 705-264-3443

 SPEAKERS
* Dalton McGuinty (Pending)
* Mayors
* Chamber of Commerce
* Unions
* ONTC Pensioners Group
* NDP
* Labour Council
* Students Association
* Coalition Against Poverty

 DEPARTURE TIME
 Timmins bus station 6:30 am
 Cochrane bus station 5:00 am
 Matheson bus station 5:30 am
 Kirkland Lake bus station 6:10 am
 Englehart bus station 6:40 am
 New Liskeard bus station 7:10 am
 Temagami bus station 7:40 am
 North Bay bus station 9:00 am
 Sturgeon Falls Gas Bar 9:30 am

This event on FaceBook:
http://www.facebook.com/events/253895281377518/

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Saturday, June 23: Screening of "De-Railed: The National Dream"

Time: 7pm
Location: Laurentian University, room A226
Cost: $7

The Coalition for Algoma Passenger Trains and Canadian Federation of Students invite you to attend a screening of De-Railed: The National Dream, by documentary film maker Dan Nystedt on Saturday June 23rd, 2012 Laurentian University room A226 at 7:00PM. De-Railed: The National Dream, is a documentary examining the crumbling state of the Canadian railway system. Having lost more than 10,000 kilometres of track since 1990, why has Canada allowed it’s “ribbon of rail” to become so tattered? This film is an excellent tool for educating the public on the urgency of the current rail situation and the need for action to be done to prevent the loss of more rail. This film was screened on May 30th on the Ontario National Railway’s journey from Cochrane to North Bay and is now scheduled to play at the Transport Action Canada Annual General Meeting this Saturday. Saturday June 23rd will be the debut screening of De-Railed: The National Dream in Sudbury. This film is very timely given the recent announcements by both federal and Ontario governments to cut passenger rail service in Northern Ontario.

Tickets are $7.00 and can be purchased at the door. All are welcome to attend. Sponsored by the Laurentian University Graduate Student Association.

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Monday, June 25: Sudbury Cyclist Union Monthly Meeting

Time: 7pm
Location: Environmental Resource Centre, reThink Green, 176 Larch Street

Agenda to be announced.

This event on FaceBook:
http://www.facebook.com/events/330418887038038/

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Thursday, June 28: Labour Day Planning Meeting

Time: 6pm
Location: OPSEU hall, 866 Newgate Avenue

There will be a labour day planning meeting on Thursday June 28th beginning at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be at the OPSEU hall, 866 Newgate Ave. before the monthly SDLC delegates meeting.

Anyone still wishing to join the planning group is welcome to attend the meeting. Anyone interested in volunteering on Labour Day (Monday September 3, 2012), please forward you name and contact information to the labour council.

We are also continuing to accept donations to assist with costs associated with the day.

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Monday, July 9 to Sunday, July 15: Tentative Schedule for Sudbury Pride Week

Check online for updates:
http://www.sudburypride.com/Festival/Schedule.html

Below is the tentative schedule for Pride Week 2012. Please check back often as updates will be available online. Items marked with an asterisk will be held at Zig's Bar.

Monday, July 9

Opening Ceremony – Tom Davis Square – 6pm – 8:00pm

Tuesday, July 10

Education Night

* "DIRTY BINGO with DUSTY ”

DRAG YER ARSE ON OUT TO DIRTY BINGO!
It's not your average bingo. But a classic game with a naughty twist. Come one, Come all and bring your dabber too.  If you have a fun and kinky side, well this game is definitely for you. Dirty innuendo and adult toys too. Free Admission $2/card or 3 for $5. Win your favorite adult toys! Nobody goes home alone or empty handed shall we say!! Doors open at 8pm. Games start at 10pm. Zigs is Sudbury’s Pride Party Headquarters for the 19+ crowd!

Wednesday, July 11

Meet & Greet at Studio 276 Cedar St. 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Open Mic Night at Le Fromagerie

* “WILD CARD KARAOKE” - WILD CARD KARAOKE is Your Chance to Win Cash! All songs are previously selected and assigned to a card. Each contestant will draw 2 wild cards and choose 1 song. You will get one chance to sing your best and be above the rest. Our panel of judges will decide if you move on or get the GONG! Only 3 contestants will perform in the final round where you may win the crown of wild card karaoke and cash. You must enter by 10 pm. Free Entry. 1st=$200, 2nd=$100, 3rd=$50. Zigs is Sudbury’s Pride Party Headquarters for the 19+ crowd!

Thursday, July 12

Film Night* – Hosted by Access

* “FOAM - O  FUSION" - FOAM FUSION PARTY!! We put the suds back in Sudbury!! That’s right! We fill the place with foam and fun! It’s a huge bubble bath without the water! Everything is slippery when wet, so be ready to get soaking wet. Bring your water gun and a bathing suit! Maybe a Ziploc bag to protect your loot! $7 at the door. Foam Flows from 10pm to 2am  Zigs is Sudbury’s Pride Party Headquarters for the 19+ crowd!

Friday, July 13

Ladies Golf Tournament, Dinner
Youth Day & Dance
Dinner & Queer Northern Art Show at Parkside

* “ViVa La VARIETY” - VIVA LA VARIETY - A VARIETY SHOW at ZIGS, always a crowd favorite! A kick butt show! A hand selected group of extremely multi-talented local stars, a lot of preparation and dedication go into each of these acts! Rappers, Dancers, Singers, Musicians, Kings, Queens and more... Come show you support for what promises to be an extremely fun-filled night! Admission is free and the show starts at 10pm. Zigs is Sudbury’s Pride Party Headquarters for the 19+ crowd!

Saturday, July 14

SNO Bear BBQ – Hosted by the SNO Bears
Tied Up in Knots (Bondage Demo) Hosted by SLAGMen – Delki Dozi 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Disco Dance – Howard Johnson 9:00pm start

* "PRIDE PALOOZA" - Star light, star bright, celebrate every colour of the rainbow under the big black light! Glow in the dark, tight and bright neon night! Paint yourself in glow in the dark paint and showcase under a black light. Wear white and neon and all things bright... it’s the end of pride let's celebrate and party it up right! We open at 8 don’t wait to late or you may just get stuck at the gate! Zigs is Sudbury’s Pride Party Headquarters for the 19+ crowd!

Sunday, July 15

Parade (please check back for start time)
Fun in the Park 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Closing Ceremonies 6:00pm

NEWS, ANALYSIS, & CALLS TO ACTION:

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ReThink Green Job Posting -- Program Director

reThink Green is currently accepting applications for the position of Program Director.  This is a one year contract with the option for renewal.  The posting will close on Friday June 22nd at 4:30.  Please forward resumes and covering letter to jobs@rethinkgreen.ca

For details, follow this link:
http://www.rethinkgreen.ca/Joomla/images/Program%20Director.pdf

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Myths and Mirrors Presents: "WE ARE HERE MURAL", Call for Participants

Myths and Mirrors Community Arts presents: “WE ARE HERE” Mural

Part of the Silent Voices/Visible Traces Project designed to explore themes of artistic permission, collective and individual identity formation and public vs. private space.

Planned for June & July:

Come and make your “piece” to include in this collective street art mural!

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!!!

Drop in times for development of project:
June 18th- July 6th

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday : 3 pm - 7 pm
Thursday and Friday : 1 pm - 4 pm

M&M downtown site 139 Durham street upstairs, across from the YMCA

Contact: Community Artist Katie Fenerty 705-929-6744

Dates for mural production: July 9th-27th

Silent Voices/Visible Traces Project Partners:
Councillors: Joscelyne Landry-Altmann and Evelyn Dutrisac
Greater Sudbury Police Services
Noah In Zone 30, Better Beginnings Better Futures

M&M Sponsors:
City of Greater Sudbury
Ontario Arts Council
Village International Sudbury
Human Resources Development Canada

Post to the Event Wall, "Like" Myths and Mirrors Community Arts on Facebook, Visit our website: www.mythsandmirrors.wordpress.com or contact Community Artist Katie Fenerty @ 705.929.6744 for more information.