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May Events

New Members' Orientation & Reception
When: Thursday, May 1, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Where: ACLU office, 400 Corona St, Denver
Finally joined the ACLU? Welcome to the family. Wrap up your May Day by dropping by our office to meet the staff, board, and other members. We'll update new members on current legal and legislative efforts, including our work to defend the free speech and expression of protestors at this summer's Democratic National Convention. We'll also show you how to get involved, whether that's responding to our email Action Alerts or volunteering to help out with one of our summer festival booths. There will also be time for you to chat one-on-one with staff about any specific questions. RSVP to Alison May or by phone at 303.777.5482 x117.

Northern Colorado Chapter Speakers' Bureau Training
When: Saturday, May 3, 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Where: Harmony Library, 4616 South Shields, Fort Collins
Hey Northern Colorado ACLU members, do you want to share your passion for civil liberties with others in your community? At this training you'll learn how to join the Speakers' Bureau so that you can be called upon to discuss civil rights and civil liberty issues with high school classes, Rotary clubs, church groups and any other local organization that might request a speaker from the ACLU. For those interested in working with younger kids, the last hour of the meeting is reserved for discussing our 5th Grade Bill of Rights program, which teaches elementary school students about the Constitution, Branches of Government and the Civil Rights movement.

The Constitution: What Have We Lost and Why Does It Matter to Me?
When: Monday, May 12, 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Where: Humanities 150, CU-Boulder Campus
With Cathy Hazouri, Executive Director of Colorado ACLU and Judd Golden, Chair of the Boulder County ACLU. For more information: rmpjc@earthlink.net or call 303-444-6523

Colorado Springs Chapter May Board Meeting
When: Tuesday, May 13, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Where: 2nd Flr Conf. Rm, Penrose Library, Cascade & Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs
New Nominees to the Board are especially invited to attend and the public is welcome as well. For more information call 719.651.3001 or email Bill Durland at: durlandwe@gmail.com

Mixing Religion & Politics: Danger or Opportunity?
When: Tuesday, May 14, 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Where: Humanities 135, CU-Boulder Campus
What role does faith play in the presidential election? What role, if any, should it play? Discuss these questions with a panel of experts:
Rev. Ron Stief, National Director of Organizing, Faith in Public Life, Washington DC. Cathryn Hazouri, Executive Director, ACLU of Colorado. Ira Chernus, Professor of Religious Studies, University of Colorado at Boulder.
ALSO: See key moments from the CNN Compassion Forum, sponsored by Faith in Public Life, and from Bill Moyers’ interview with Rev. Jeremiah Wright.
Admission is FREE and open to everyone. Sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Peace and Justice Center.

Keeping Free at the DNC: ACLU Denver YP
When: Wednesday, May 21, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Where: Denver Open Media, 700 Kalamath, Denver
Join the ACLU Denver Young Professionals to hear Legal Director Mark Silverstein discuss our lawsuit against the US Secret Service and the City of Denver over their refusal to release information concerning parade routes, free speech zones, and other logistics vital to organizers preparing for peaceable exercise of free speech during the DNC. Wine, cheese, the usual...plus: guided tours of Denver Open Media's TV studio's- check out free speech in action!

Mike Farrell Book Tour
When: Wednesday, June 4, 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Where: Tattered Cover Book Store, 1628 16th St, Denver
Mike Farrell will be appearing in Denverin support of his memoir, Just Call Me Mike: A Journey to Actor & Activist. Mike Farrell, world-renowned actor from the television shows M*A*S*H, Providence and Desperate Housewives, reflects on his path from fame to progressive activism. Mr. Farrell is co-chair emeritus of Human Rights Watch in Southern California; spokesperson for Concern America; co-founder of Artists United to Win Without War; and president of Death Penalty Focus.

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