Occupy NH Primary, OB

This page organizes Occupy Boston's support of the Occupy Manchester (NH) events leading up to the Republican presidential candidates' debate in Manchester, NH on Jan. 7, through the primary election on Jan. 10.  National media will be on the scene; we need to help Occupy Manchester make a strong statement!

Logistics for Occupy Boston People

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. logistical support for the people attending: food, medical supplies, sign-making supplies, tweets, etc. 
2. Occupy Boston presence in Veterans' Park, with fliers, volunteers and signs; (OB will have space in an Info Tent for our stuff.)
3. participants!

A lot of effort is happening on lists not shown on this wiki, and if you leave your email here someone will link you in with those sharing your interest.  You can also email directly to Katie at  Occupythenhprimary@gmail.com or Mark at  Occupynh@gmail.com, but they have a lot on their plates, so please go through our Occupy Boston channels unless you've got a large, immediate issue.

Transportation

A Greyhound bus leaves from South Station, but is not direct to Manchester. Drivers can shuttle bus riders from North Londonderry to Veterans Park in Manchester.  A carpool board is started on the Discussion tab of this page (click on it, to the right of the 99% logo.)  Feel free to edit this content and leave comments on the Discussion tab to join the Occupy Boston effort, such as donating, carpooling or sharing the bus ride together.

Food and Lodging

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. 

Donations

Besides food and supplies for the event, ONH is also seeking nonperishible donations for local Food Banks.  Medical and safety supplies and equipment are needed to support daytime activities. 

Occupy New Hampshire Info

Occupy Manchester is the host of the ONH Primary, in Manchester, NH.  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):

All events are at Veteran's Park on Elm St. in Manchester, NH unless otherwise noted.

Friday January 6th

• 5:00 PM: Welcome! Add your questions and statements to "The Elephant in the Room"
• 6:30 PM: Occupy Music Jam - All are invited to bring instruments (Paul Brochu and Friends)
• 7:30 PM: Teach-In "Bird-Dogging Political Candidates" (Arnie Alpert and Olivia Zink) / Film "Bullied" (Marianne O'Connor) Both will b...e held at the UU church at 669 Union St.

Saturday January 7th

• 9:00 AM: "Occupying Small Towns" (Occupy Keene)
• 10:00 AM: "Cost of US Foreign Policy" (Veterans for Peace)
• 11:00 AM: "Politics" a lecture by Mark Twain (Ed Helm)
• 12:00 PM: General Protesting (Occupy Exeter - side action)
• 1:00 PM: Lecture "How to Build a Strong Movement" (Occupy Wall Street)
• 2:30 PM: Gay Pride Rally from Veteran's to Victory (Occupy Nashua) https://www.facebook.com/events/281180708599133/
• 5:00 PM: General Assembly
• 7:00 PM: Funeral Procession for the American Dream at St. Anselm College during the Republican presidential primary debate. Please wear "mourning attire," if possible. Bring signs to line the approaches to the college.

(Occupy Manchester)

Sunday January 8th

• 9:00 AM: Direct Action (Occupy Manchester)
• 11:00 AM: Street Theater "Puppets and Power" (Occupy Maine)
• 1:00 PM: Dance Party of Awesomeness (Occupy Worcester)
• 3:00 PM: Hallelujah Corporations, storytelling, songs, and skits (Occupy Conway)
• 4:00 PM: Drum Circle
• 5:00 PM: General Assembly
• 7:00 PM: Film "Inside Job" at the UU church 669 Union Street

Monday January 9th

• 9:00 AM: Street Theater "Bank Transfer" (Occupy Manchester)
• 11:00 AM: “Marriage to a Corporation” (Occupy Manchester)
• 1:00 PM: "How to Build Efficient, Renewable Energy Systems." (Roy Morrison)
• 3:00 PM: "All I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten" (Occupy Concord)
• 5:00 PM: General Assembly
• 7:00 PM: Open

Tuesday January 10th (Primary Day)

• 9:00 AM: Open
• 11:00 AM: "History of Labor" (IWW)
• 1:00 PM: NH Healthcare Now
• 3:00 PM: Flash Mob (Occupy Boston)
• 4:30 PM---8:30 (END) Occupy NH Wins the Primary!

Occupy NH will convene at MacNeil's Banquet Facility for Victory Party. The McNeil's have offered their banquet room to Occupy NH without charge. We have to bring our own food. We can potluck, order BBQ from KC's rib shack, etc. Bring some $$ for beer/wine/soda.  

Occupy Boston events

Friday evening: gather video and paper additions to "The Elephant in the Room" Tuesday 3:00 PM Flash Mob