Occupy NH Primary, OB

Occupy the NH Presidential Primary

This page organizes Occupy Boston's support of the Occupy New Hampshire events leading up to the Republican presidential candidates' debate in Manchester on Jan. 7, through the primary election on Jan. 10. Manchester is an hour's bus ride north of Boston, with a small and dedicated Occupy group. National media will be on the scene; we need to help them make a strong statement!

Feel free to edit this content and leave comments on the Discussion tab to join the Occupy Boston effort, such as donating, organizing an event, carpooling or sharing the bus ride together.

ONH plans four days of action in Veterans' Park, on Elm St. in Manchester - about an hour north of Boston. Occupy Boston can support this very visible effort in various ways:

1. timeslots available for those wanting to present an event (see schedule at www.occupynh.org);
2. logistical support for the people attending: food, medical supplies, sign-making supplies, safety equipment, livestreaming, tweets, etc. 
3. Occupy Boston presence in Veterans' Park, with fliers, volunteers, signs, hang-out space; (Susi will arrange a space for OB at this Sunday's NH planning meeting. Contact her at pcovey5@gmail.com or put comments here in the Discussion tab.)
4. participants!

Occupy NH supporters have offered housing for people wanting to stay overnight. Food donations and afternoon meals will be housed at St. Augustin's cafeteria on the corner of Spruce and Beech near Veterans' Park. They are also seeking nonperishible donations for local Food Banks. Supplies and equipment are needed to support daytime activities.  You can also email directly to Katie at  Occupythenhprimary@gmail.com or Mark at  Occupynh@gmail.com.

ONH General Assemblies are held at 6:00 every night at Greg's Place - 661 Elm St., on the corner of Granite, opposite the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, NH.     Go to www.occupynh.org for the latest information about events noted below.

"Occupy the NH Primary will address growing economic inequality and the disproportionate economic and political power of corporate America and the wealthiest 1%. We want to highlight our concerns that the candidates and media ignore. Events include marches, debates, street theater, workshops, and entertainment. Occupy groups in NH and throughout the region are encouraged to reserve a 2-hour block for their own event."

Schedule (see  www.occupynh.org for latest updates):

Friday January 6th

• 5:00 PM: Welcome
• 6:30 PM: Dan Bernard Music and Entertainment
• 7:30 PM: Birddog Workshop on making the most of your encounter with a candidate;
• 5:00 - 9:00 at Nashua Crown Plaza Buddy Romer, Rick Santorum and other candidates will appear at an award ceremony, offering another opportunity for visibility.

Saturday January 7th

• 9:00 AM: Open
• 11:00 AM: Open
• 1:00 PM: Lecture "How to Build a Strong Movement"
• 2:30 PM: Gay Pride Walk to Saint Anselm College, site of the Republican presidential debate later in the day;
• 5:00 PM: General Assembly
• 7:00 PM: Funeral Procession for the American Dream at the media area of St. Anselm College during the Republican presidential primary debate on campus. Please wear "mourning attire," if possible. Bring signs to line the approaches to the college.

Sunday January 8th

• 9:00 AM: Come to witness our “Marriage to a Corporation”
• 11:00 AM: Open
• 1:00 PM: Occupy Worcester Action supporting Occupy NH Primary
• 3:00 PM: Drum Circle
• 4:00 PM: open
• 5:00 PM: General Assembly
• 7:00 PM: Open

Monday January 9th

• 9:00 AM: Open
• 11:00 AM: Open
• 1:00 PM: Veterans for Peace "Cost of US Foreign Policy"
• 3:00 PM: Open
• 5:00 PM: General Assembly
• 7:00 PM: Open

Tuesday January 10th (Primary Day)

• 9:00 AM: Open
• 11:00 AM: Open
• 1:00 PM: Open
• 3:00 PM: Open
• 4:30 - 8:30 PM: Potluck celebration at McNeil's Banquet hall 837 Second St., Manchester