GLW Calendar, 2010-10, Newcastle

Direct from Cuba – JJ Son

Date: Thu 7 Oct, 8:30pm - Thu 7 Oct, 11:59pm

The masters of salsa are back by popular demand. Supported by local band GRCO. Lass O'Gowrie Hotel, 14 Railway Street, Wickham. Thursday, Oct 7, 8.00 for 8.30 pm. No cover charge. Sponsored by the CFMEU, supported in Newcastle by Green Left Weekly. Enquiries:

Phone: Zane on 0401 466 831

Racism and the media: the lie that built the Northern Territory Intervention

Date: Wed 13 Oct, 6:00pm - Wed 13 Oct, 9:00pm

Special guest Chris Graham, former editor of the National Indigenous Times. Organised by the NUSA Environment Collective

Phone: 0401 466 831

Socialist Alliance branch meeting

Date: Thu 21 Oct, 6:30pm - Thu 21 Oct, 8:30pm

Preselection for local candidate for NSW state election. 472 Hunter Street, Newcastle.

Phone: 49265328

Show Your Support for our Laman Street Figs

Date: Tue 26 Oct, 9:00pm

Screening of "The Tree". Special Fundraising Presentation for Parks & Playgrounds Movement Inc Greater Union, King St – Newcastle All tickets $25 at door

Phone: 0425 313 309

Website: Parks and Playgrounds Movement.

SIEV-X memorial: screening "Hope"

Date: Wed 27 Oct, 7:00pm - Wed 27 Oct, 9:00pm

Come together to remember those who drowned en route to Australia on the SIEVX ship, 8 years ago this week, and those who still risk their lives and freedom every day to seek asylum in Australia

Phone: 0406296141

Email: niko@idl.com.au

Website: Refugee Action Network Newcastle (RANN)

Launch of the Better Services for a Better State Petition Campaign.

Date: Thu 28 Oct, 5:00pm - Thu 28 Oct, 6:30pm

Newcastle Trades Hall Meeting 406 King Street, Newcastle. Prior to the 5pm meeting Unions NSW has organised a planning meeting from 3pm-5pm

Reclaim the Night March

Date: Fri 29 Oct, 6:30pm - Fri 29 Oct, 8:30pm

Meet at Nobbys Beach car park at 630 for a 7pm march. March via round-a-bout near the train stations and then entertainment and speakers at the Tram Shreds. Organised by Newcastle University Students' Association.

Phone: 0432626981

Website: Reclaim the Night Australia