This week's calls to action include the following events and activities. (All are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted.)

Talk on Islam

The University of Rochester will present "Islam and the West," a talk by Kwame Anthony Appiah at 4 p.m. on Thursday, February 23. The talk will be held at the UR's Rush Rhees Library in the Hawkins-Carlson Room.

Alternative health fair

The Flying Squirrel Community Space will host "Occupy Your Health," a community organized health fair from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday, February 26. The fair will focus on alternative medicine and natural healing. It is at 285 Clarissa Street.

Talk on human rights in Haiti

The Rochester Committee on Latin America will hold its "Rice and Beans Dinner" at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, March 2. Attorney Brian Concannon will give a talk, "Defending Human Rights in Haiti." The event is at Downtown Presbyterian Church, 121 North Fitzhugh Street. Cost: $15 to $25 on a sliding scale. Reservations: Bob and Marilyn Kaiser, 293-3194.

Community farming workshop

The Cornell Cooperative Extension will host "Growing Success One Share at a Time," the Community Supported Agriculture School's one-day workshop on Saturday, February 25. The workshop will focus on marketing and key business decisions for farmers. For registration, workshop time, and location call the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County: 394-3977, Ext. 427.