Revolution #205, June 27, 2010


Revolutionary Anti-July 4th Picnics

Sunday, July 4: Join in for good food, conversation and music

Bring others for a fun day and raise funds for "The Revolution We Need… The Leadership We Have" campaign.

New York
Noon to 6 pm
Riverbank State Park
Enter at 145th Street & Riverside Drive in Manhattan. Look for red flags in the picnic area.
Reports from the mobilizations in Detroit and the Gulf
Revolution Summer Raffle Drawing at 4 pm
People are encouraged to donate $10.00 or more and to bring your favorite dish to share. Bring your own poetry, music and dance to contribute to the anti-July 4th festivities.

Los Angeles
Noon to 5 pm.
Program at 3 pm.
Echo Park Lake, north side off of Glendale Blvd. & Park Ave
$10 a plate, sliding scale for kids and unemployed.

Berkeley
1-6 pm, Barbecue
Carmen Flores Park,
1637 Fruitvale Avenue
(at E.16th), Oakland.
Donation: $5 to $25
Bring a dish to share.

Chicago
Noon to 6 pm, with a central gathering/cultural event at 3 pm, 63rd Street Beach

Seattle
3-6 pm, Picnic at Cal Anderson Park in Capitol Hill. Advance tickets are $10.

Boston
1 pm on Soldiers Field Road Park by the Charles River in Allston. Look for the red flags!

Honolulu
12 noon-4 pm, Old Stadium Park (Isenberg & King)

Houston
4 pm in Burnett Bayland Park @ Chimney Rock and Gulfton

Detroit
Time and exact location to be announced.
Anti-July 4 Picnic with the Revolution crew at Belle Isle.

Atlanta
Time and place TBA

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For information on these anti-July 4th picnics and those in other areas, contact the local Revolution Books store or go online to revcom.us/revbooks

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