Date: 10/1/24 10:34 am
From: Mick Verran <mick...>
Subject: Re: [MASSBIRD] Birders Against Bombs (Anti-racist Collective of Avid,Birders / Feminist Bird Club Western Mass event)
Barbara, thank you so much for passing this on. Mick

> On Oct 1, 2024, at 1:22 PM, Barbara Volkle <barb620...> wrote:
>
> Thanks to Meghadeepa Maity for this announcement.
>
> Barbara Volkle
> Northborough, MA
> <barb620...>
>
> *
>
>
> From: Meghadeepa Maity <maity22m...>
> Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2024 06:21:20 -0400
> Subject: Birders Against Bombs (Anti-racist Collective of Avid
> Birders / Feminist Bird Club Western Mass event)
>
>
> Please join us and help spread the word for a recurring bird sit at a
> unique location! At the previous iteration of this standout, we encountered
> a nice flight of nighthawks.
> Event description is below.
> Questions should be directed <toFBC.WMA...>
>
> Thanks,
> Meghadeepa Maity
> Co-chair, Feminist Bird Club, Inc
>
>
> *BIRDERS AGAINST BOMBS:*
>
> Did you know that L3Harris in Northampton, MA manufactures periscopes that
> are supplied to the Israeli military?
>
> Join *Stop L3 Harris Noho* and *Anti-racist Collective of Avid
> Birders* (*Feminist
> Bird Club Western MA) *for a birding meetup and stand out against L3Harris
> in solidarity with Palestinian birders and the BDS (boycott, divest, and
> sanction) movement. Let's show our local weapons manufacturer how to use
> optical equipment for peace and connection instead of war.
>
> *When*: Monday, October 7th & Monday, October 21st 5:30-6:30. (This is a
> bi-weekly event but dates and times are subject to change next month.)
>
> *Where*: Chapel St Sidewalk outside L3Harris in Northampton, MA
>
> *Who*: Anyone who supports demilitarization (you do not have to be a
> birder!)
>
> *What to expect*: A low risk birding event part of a larger effort to build
> sustained community action at L3 Harris. Police presence is unlikely but
> possible, and there will be a police liaison to interface with them if
> necessary. If for any reason the police ask us to leave, we will leave. The
> risk of arrest is negligible unless you deviate from the group (please
> don't do this). There will not be a legal observer.
>
> *What to bring*: (1) Binoculars, if you have them! Spare binoculars will be
> available if you don't. (2) Protest signs! (3) Whatever food and liquids
> you may need. (4) A face mask.
>
> *Parking and accessibility info*: We will stand and sit on the sidewalk by
> the east entrance to L3 Harris at the intersection of West and Chapel St.
> Please park on the street and in public lots only. If accessible to you, we
> recommend parking at the Northampton Community Garden, but please note
> there is no sidewalk on the north end of Laurel St. There is also street
> parking on the south end of Laurel Street where there is a sidewalk with
> curb cuts that connects to Chapel St.
> There is no access to a bathroom. We are requesting that everyone mask for
> COVID safety and security.
>


 
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