CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles
The Transformation of U.S. Military Strategy: Washington Prepares 21st Century Wars
Speaker: Frank Forrestal, Socialist Workers Party.
Fri., Feb. 4. Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Program: 7:30 p.m.
4229 S. Central Ave. Donation requested.
Tel: (323) 233-9372.

IOWA
Des Moines
The Legacy of the Civil Rights Movement and the Fight Against Racism Today
Speakers: Kevin Dwire, Socialist Workers Party.
Video showing from "Eyes on the Prize."
Fri., Feb. 4. Dinner 6:30 p.m. Program 7:30 p.m.
3707 Douglas Ave.
Tel: (515)255-1707.

NEW JERSEY
Newark
What America's Ruling Families Have Not Accomplished;
Why They Can't Push U.S. Labor Off Center Stage
Speaker: Steve Clark, Socialist Workers Party National Committee,
Sat., Feb. 5. Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Program: 8:00 p.m.
Suggested donation: Dinner $7, Program $8.
138 Bloomfield Ave.
Tel: (973) 481-0077.

NEW YORK
Manhattan
The Struggle for Land in Venezuela;
Help Get Young People to Caracas This Summer for World Youth Festival
Speakers: William Camacarro, Alberto Lovera Bolivarian Circle; Argiris Malapanis, Militant editor; Arrin Hawkins, member, steering committee of National Preparatory Committee on Youth Festival.
Slideshow on seizure of El Charcote ranch.
Fri., Jan. 28. Dinner 7 p.m. Program 8 p.m. Donation: Dinner $5. Program $5.
307 W. 36th St., 10th Fl. north (near 8th Ave.).
Tel: (212) 629-6649.

PENNSYLVANIA
Hazelton
Unfolding Politics in Venezuela, Peasant Struggles Propel Land Reform
Sat., Jan. 29. Program: 7:30 p.m.
69 N. Wyoming St. Donation: $4.
Tel: (570) 454-8320.

TEXAS
Houston
Political Developments in Venezuela Today: Peasant Struggles Propel Land Reform Forward
Speaker: Steve Warshell, Socialist Workers Party.
Fri., Feb. 4. Program 7:30 p.m. Donation: $5.
4800 W. 34th St. Suite C51A.
Tel: (713) 869-6550.

WASHINGTON
Seattle
Workers and Farmers in Mexico Face Attacks by Bosses, Government: Report Back from the Guadalajara Book Fair
Speaker: Betsey Stone, Pathfinder volunteer at Guadalajara Book Fair.
Sat., Jan 29. Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Program: 7:30 p.m.
5418 Rainer Ave. S.
Tel: (206) 323-1755.

NEW ZEALAND
Auckland
"Free Trade" or "Protectionism"-the Stakes for Working People
Fri., Feb. 4. Program: 7 p.m. Donation: $3.
7 Mason Ave., Otahuhu (upstairs, above laundromat)
Tel: (09) 276-8885.