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Writer, Ann Marie Davis, "Ourselves Walking," http://annmariedavis.net/; Director, Vanessa Gould, "Between the Folds," film http://www.greenfusefilms.com/screenings.html; Doug Howerton, a member of Maxine Hong Kingston Veteran writing group, with a story in her, "Veterans of War Veterans of Peace" (2006 Kona Press). He has a new work based on the MOVE organization he was a member of. He is reading from his play, "Firing Blanks at Moving Targets," Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, 7-9 PM at "Art of Revolution," 1724 Adeline Street, in Oakland, CA, (510) 238-7017, $5-$10 (sliding scale). Visit www.myspace.com/metapoet All proceeds will be used to benefit programs and services for seniors. (Art of Revolution is moving to East Side Cultural Center, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009. We close with Emily Kirsch, Ella Baker Center, "Community Convergence for Climate Change" 6-8 PM at Laney College, 900 Fallon Street, Oakland, Wednesday, November 18, 2009. There is a CCCC after party at the Monkey Lounge, 5708 Fremont Street, Oakland, CA, 8:30-11:30 PM. Register at: http://www.ellabakercenter.org/index.php?p=gcjc_community_convergence We feature the music of Lizz Wright, "Walk with Me Lord" (from Salt), and Lee Williams's "The Rain."