(The following article is from the December 1-31, 2009, issue of People's Voice, Canada's leading communist newspaper. Articles can be reprinted free if the source is credited. Subscription rates in Canada: $30/year, or $15 low income rate; for U.S. readers and  overseas readers - $50 per year. Send to: People's Voice, c/o PV Business Manager, 133 Herkimer St., Unit 502, Hamilton, ON, L8P 2H3.)


Cuban Revolution Celebration Dinner - 8 pm, Sat,. Dec. 12, at Soul de Cuba Restaurant, 1180 Sunset Drive. Tickets $20, only 30 places available, call 250-860-6108.


Left Film Night, “The War on Democracy”, dir. by John Pilger - Sunday, Nov. 29, 7 pm, Centre for Socialist Education, 706 Clark Drive. For info, call 604-255-2041.

Civic Electoral Reform, Think Democracy Forum featuring expert panelists and interactive  discussion - Friday, Dec. 4, 7 pm, Segal Centre, SFU Harbour Centre, 515 W. Hastings.

First Festival of Latin American Song - 7 pm, Friday, Dec. 4, Cambrian Hall, 215 E. 17th Ave. (at Main), tickets $10, performers include Son Rebelde, Hugo Rojas, Pancho Y Sal, and others. For info, call Co-op Radio, 604-873-1987.

Stand up for human rights, celebrate 61st anniversary of UN Declaration on Human Rights - Sat., Dec. 5, 6-9:30 pm, Mount Pleasant Neighborhood House, 800 E. Broadway, for info call Beth at 604-320-0285.


What is the Communist Party? Two meetings for people interested in joining, late November and early December, dates when most people can attend. Pre-register at 586-7824 or cpcmb@mts.net.


GAZA: Strength Under Siege, evening of solidarity for the Gaza Freedom March - Friday, Dec. 4, 7 pm, Student Centre, Ryerson University, http://www.gazafreedommarch.ca, tickets $40 (students $20), to purchase online: http://www.gazafreedommarch.ca/tickets.

Stars of Ballet, featuring dancers from Ballet Nacional de Cuba, with Artistic Director Alicia  Alonso - Tue., Dec. 8, 7 pm, Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Drive, Mississauga. Tickets  $25-90, contact 1-905-306-6000 or 1-888-805-8888.

New Year’s Eve Celebration, with the United Jewish Peoples Order and Canadian-Cuban  Friendship Association, music by Pablo Terry and Sol de Cuba - Winchevsky Centre 585  Cranbrooke (east of Bathurst, north of Lawrence). Dinner (vegetarian advance request only), cash bar, entertainment, complimentary wine toast at midnight! Tickets $45 advance, $55 if reserved to pay at door. For info/tickets: Maxine at UJPO, 416-789-5502 (Visa or M/C), or Sharon at CCFA, 905-951-8499.

Norman Bethune Day social - Sat., Feb. 27, 2010, at the GCDO, 290 Danforth Ave. Tickets $5, door prize one week all-inclusive trip for two to Cuba. For tickets or info, call media sponsor People’s Voice, 416-469-2446.