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7/05 - Philadelphia, PA: Post-Independence Day Memorial & Walk-About for Peace, Independence Hall, Philadelphia, PA
7/08 - Washington, DC: 2008 Campus Progress National Conference
7/09 - San Francisco, CA: National Vigils Protesting Canadian Deportation of U.S. war resisters
7/10 - Santa Cruz, CA: Santa Cruz to Host Tree Planting with Iranian Couple Cycling Around the World for Peace & Environmental Conservation
7/18 - Clermont, FL: FLORIDA REGIONAL DEPARTMENT OF PEACE AND NONVIOLENCE CONFERENCE
7/19 - Los Angeles, CA: Mark Tribe's PORT HURON PROJECT 4: WE ARE ALSO RESPONSIBLE
Weekly Event Every Thursday in July and August - New York, NY: Wastelands: The Environmental Casualties of War
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Events listed are not necessarily endorsed or organized by UFPJ. This calendar is maintained as a resource for the entire peace and justice movement. For further information about any event listed, please click on the event listing and contact the person and/or email address listed as the contact for the specific event.
When looking at events in a particular category, please note that states appear in alphabetical order according to their postal code, not their name. E.g. North Carolina is listed before New Jersey, because "NC" comes before "NJ."
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RSVP • Anthem for the World all the time Multi-Day Event all the time at http://www.anthemfortheworld.com/house-divided.html International Anthem. Hear and see it at http://www.anthemfortheworld.com/house-divided.html
Please spread the word! Thanks.
Matthew Levine, composer/performer
Aliso Viejo, CaliforniaRSVP • Celebrating a Vision of Peace Second Annual Peace Gala 6 pm Yearly Event 1st Saturday of October Benefit for Soka University Scholarship Fund. Join SUA for an elegrant dinner and evening of music with celebrity hosts. Evening attire.
RSVP • Soka University's International Festival 10:30 am Yearly Event 1st Saturday in May Enjoy over 750 international musicians and dancers performing on three stages, 100 exhibitors, art exhibitions, storytelling, streetpainting, games and yoga and dance demonstrations.
Berkeley, CaliforniaRSVP • Screening of “The Good War and Those Who Refused to Fight It” Friday, July 25th 2008 7:30 PM "The Good War and Those Who Refused to Fight It" is a fascinating film by local award-winning filmmaker Judith Ehrlich (who will be present) on the conscientious objectors of World War II and the difference they made.
Costa Mesa, CaliforniaRSVP • Stop The Wars of Empire Now! 5.00 Weekly Event Every Friday Street corner peace/antiwar vigil-
Every Friday evening-Corner of Bristol & Anton. South Coast Plaza entrance- in front of Scotts Seafood Restaurant, Costa Mesa. Bring your signs or use ours-This event has been ongoing for over five years. Join us. It's fun and you will make new friends, people who are agains empire and wars of greed, death and destruction. Support immigrants and peace in Palestine and everywhere.
RSVP • Bristol/Anton, Costa Mesa peace vigil 5.00 Weekly Event Every Friday Costa Mesa Street Corner antiwar protest. Everyone welcome. Bring your signs and flags or use ours.
Davis, CaliforniaRSVP • Teach Peace Monthly Meeting 1 pm Monthly Event First Saturday of every month. Teach Peace has an update and planning meeting the first Saturday of every month.
Fresno, CaliforniaRSVP • Peace Vigil 4:30 Monthly Event first Friday of each month Peace Fresno monthly peace vigil
RSVP • 10th Annual 4th of July Diversity Celebration 9:00 a.m. Yearly Event Every 4th of July Fresno, Ca- The 10th Annual 4th of July Celebration of our Diversity Brunch. This grand event representing the pluralism of Fresno that makes America great, features entertainment from the variety of faith and cultural groups in the Fresno area. This year’s brunch will be a Laotian Brunch with a vegetarian option.
For further information call 435-2690.
Long Beach, CaliforniaAWARE 7:30 pm Weekly Event Thursdays An entry-level activist group to help raise political consciousness through information and coalitions with other organizations. Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.
AWARE 7:30 pm Monthly Event 2nd and 4th Thursdays every month. 2nd and 4th Thursdays every month. A grassroots political activist group to raise political consciousness through education, information distribution, films, and events. We promote involvement through participation in local politics and target actions. Creative and unconventional ideas welcome. We practice free speech. Join us to be a part of the solution.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaRSVP • Mark Tribe's PORT HURON PROJECT 4: WE ARE ALSO RESPONSIBLE Saturday, July 19th 2008 6:00 PM Creative Time with LACE presents Mark Tribe’s Port Huron Project 4: We Are Also Responsible, the fourth in a series of reenactments that draw upon the traditions of political demonstration, protest, and public address by restaging speeches from the New Left movements of the 1960s and 70s. This public performance features an impromptu speech delivered by César Chávez at Exposition Park on May 2, 1971.
Mariposa, CaliforniaRSVP • Mariposa Peace Vigil 5:30 pm Weekly Event Every Wednesday. Rain or Shine until the Iraq war ends. Weekly Peace Vigil. Everyone welcome.
Modesto, CaliforniaRSVP • Peace Vigil 5:30 Monthly Event first friday of the month
Peace Vigil 5:30 Monthly Event first friday of the month Modesto Peace Life center peace vigil
Montrose, CaliforniaRSVP • Montrose Peace Protest 5:30 p.m. Weekly Event We meet every Friday evening 5:30 until 7:00 p.m. at the corner of Ocean View and Honolulu in Montrose. We have signs or bring your own. A peaceful protest of the Iraqi war & other misdeeds of the Bush administration.
Oakland, CaliforniaRSVP • One Brilliant Evening with Barbara Ehrenreich Tuesday, July 15th 2008 7:30 pm The bestselling author of Nickel and Dimed, Bait and Switch, and Global Woman, (and brilliant feminist member of Progressives for Obama) discusses her new book This Land Is Their Land—and clarifies the Obama phenomenon and the onrushing tide of change.
Teaching Hope: The Nonviolent Classroom Friday, July 18th 2008 6:00 pm Learn about the latest ideas on how to create a culture of peace beginning with our schools.
Teaching Hope: The Nonviolent Classroom Saturday, July 19th 2008 8:00 am Learn about the latest ideas on how to create a culture of peace beginning with our schools.
RSVP • PeaceGAMES Community Launch Party Thursday, July 24th 2008 6:00pm Join the Women of Color Resource Center for a celebration of PeaceGAMES! We are so excited about our new popular education curriculum & we are celebrating its release with a community launch party. Come learn about our newest curriculum with other educators, teachers, students, organizers and community members. Learn what a valuable tool PeaceGAMES can be in your classroom or community.
RSVP • Weekly LMNOP Peace Walk 3PM Weekly Event Weekly antiwar walk around Lake Merritt in Oakland, California
RSVP • Introductory Evening by Bay Area Nonviolent Communication 7:00 PM Monthly Event Every 3rd Sunday of the Month Introductory Evenings are lively explorations of the basic principles of Nonviolent Communication (NVC), a language and consciousness of compassion developed by psychologist Marshall Rosenberg that can dramatically improve all of our relationships, from personal to professional.
Palm Springs, CaliforniaRSVP • Stop The War 6pm Monthly Event Tracy's List informs people when to come for the vigil we meet 2 times a month usually Tuesday nite and Sat afternoon.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaRSVP • Sharat Lin on Israel's Occupation of Palestine Tuesday, July 8th 2008 7:30 p.m. The Israeli government and its U.S. supporters cite "security" as the reason for the West Bank barrier restricting Palestinian access to Israeli population centers. Yet more walls are being built dividing Palestinian from Palestinian. Israeli settlements continue to be built and expanded on the Palestinian side of the wall. The number of military checkpoints and closures has risen to some five hundred and fifty inside the West Bank. What are the real reasons for these measures? Why do Israeli policies make a two-state solution all but impossible?
RSVP • Richard Hayes Phillips on the 2004 Elections Tuesday, July 22nd 2008 7:30 p.m. Richard Hayes Phillips presents his new book, Witness to a Crime: A Citizens' Audit of an American Election
RSVP • David Rovics in Concert Friday, August 15th 2008 8:00 p.m. David Rovics performs his songs of social significance in a benefit concert for Peninsula Peace and Justice center. David Rovics has been called the musical voice of the progressive movement in the US.
San Francisco, CaliforniaRSVP • Marwan Muasher: Finding Moderation in the Middle East Tuesday, July 8th 2008 5:30 p.m. reception, 6 p.m. program, 7 p.m. book signing Former Deputy Prime Minister, Jordan; Author, The Arab Center
RSVP • David Boaz: The Coming Century of Liberty Wednesday, July 9th 2008 5:30 p.m. reception, 6 p.m. program David Boaz, Executive Vice President, Cato Institute; Author, The Politics of Freedom
RSVP • National Vigils Protesting Canadian Deportation of U.S. war resisters Wednesday, July 9th 2008 12pm Courage to Resist is organizing a vigil and delegation visit to the San Fransisco Canadian Embassy on Weds. July 9th, to protest the Canadian plans to deport U.S. Service Members that have gone to Canada to resist being forced to participate in unjust war an occupation.
RSVP • San Francisco 1901 waterfront strike reenactment Saturday, July 12th 2008 12:00 and 3:00 Join a costumed Living History reenactment of the San Francisco 1901 waterfront strike, when sailors, longshoremen and teamsters struck for better pay and working conditions.Hear speeches, join the march, and voice your own opinion!
RSVP • International Museum of Women's Speaker Series Wednesday, July 16th 2008 5:00 pm The International Museum of Women presents a provocative evening with MALALAI JOYA. The youngest elected member of Afghanistan’s national parliament and past elected delegate for Afghanistan’s historic constitutional assembly, Joya has been proclaimed "the bravest woman in Afghanistan" by the BBC.
RSVP • Steve Forbes: Elections and the Credit Crisis - What Next for the U.S. Economy? Thursday, August 7th 2008 12:00 PM Leading economic prognosticator Forbes says the upcoming presidential election is the most critical since 1980. At that time, Ronald Reagan defeated incumbent Jimmy Carter, ushering in dramatic new policies that would set the course of this country for the next quarter-century. What course does Forbes believe the country should take to end the current credit crisis?
RSVP • Financial Transparency and Religious Institutions Monday, August 25th 2008 6;00 PM Join us for a discussion on the importance of financial transparency and the rights of religious institutions.
RSVP • Agape Foundation 4th Annual Peace Prize Thursday, September 18th 2008 7:00 PM The fourth annual Agape Foundation Peace Prize recognizes established and emerging Northern California peacemakers. Prizes will be awarded at a special festive ceremony at the prestigious and historic Green Room in San Francisco on Thursday, September 18, 2008. September 21 marks the International Day of Peace.
Radical Women Conference: The Persistent Power of Socialist Feminism
Multi-Day Event October 3-6, 2008 Speakers from Central America, China, Australia and the U.S., plus interactive workshops. Discussions about building independent grassroots movements for revolutionary change; the role of women of color and immigrants in forging labor solidarity; multi-racial organizing; and youth and queer leadership. October 3-6, 2008, Women’s Building, San Francisco. Daily registration $15; students and low income $7.50. Everyone welcome. Register at www.RadicalWomen.org.
FREE - Rebel Reading Circles - Viva La Raza Reading/Study Group - SF/Berkeley - 6/10-8/5 7:00pm Weekly Event Every Tuesday
Reading Groups in East Bay and SF for Just-Published Viva la Raza Book
Rebel Reading Circle 05:30 Weekly Event Join the weekly Rebel Reading Circle in reading the new book, "Viva la Raza: A History of Chicano Identity and Resistance" every Tuesday in San Francisco and Berkeley through August 5th.
RSVP • Golden Gate Bridge Convergence For Peace 12:00 noon Monthly Event EVERY 2nd Sunday of each Month. WHEN: The second Sunday of EVERY month
HOW: Meet at noon on the north or south side of the bridge and march on the eastern walkway to converge for peace in the center. Rain or Shine.
RSVP • Rally to Raise Hell Noon Monthly Event 19th day of every month We invite all Americans, peace groups, citizens, veterans and voters to join us as we gather in front of Congressional
district offices in towns across the USA on the 19th day of every month to bang pots and pans for peace!
RSVP • San Francisco Pots & Pans Protest to Stop the War Noon Monthly Event 19th day of every month San Francisco residents join nationwide protest at the San Francisco federal building banging pots and pans to demand that Congress stop President Bush’s policy of war without end.
RSVP • Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club 7:00PM Monthly Event Generally the fourth Tuesday of every month. General Membership Meeting. Memberships begin at $10.00 per year. Guests are welcome.
RSVP • Really Really Free Market 1pm Monthly Event Last Saturday of Every Month March 29th , 2008 1-5pm
Dolores Park, SF (20th & Dolores)
www.reallyreallyfree.org
Last Saturday of Every Month
RSVP • Youth International Party peace meeting 10:00 AM Yearly Event there's always the same schedule, ending the war We are gathering peaceful numbers for humiliating & funny acts to disassemble this war/war machine. Money is the death of society, so we're calling to action the death of Money.
Santa Barbara, CaliforniaRSVP • "Gag The Whistleblower" - free film screening Saturday, July 5th 2008 7:30pm The actual title of this documentary film is "Kill The Messenger", however Sibel Edmonds is -fortunately- still alive.
Santa Clara, CaliforniaRSVP • Health and Happiness 2008 Tuesday, July 15th 2008 6.00 PM Learn practical tools and techniques, wisdom and knowledge on how to achieve health and happiness in our hectic lifestyles.
RSVP • Health and Happiness - 3 day Yoga and Meditation workshop Tuesday, July 15th 2008 6.00 PM Learn practical tools and techniques, wisdom and knowledge from H. H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on how to achieve health and happiness in our hectic lifestyles.
RSVP • West Coast Youth Empowerment & Leadership Training 9:00 AM Multi-Day Event We have always wanted to bring a CHANGE
in the Society we Live in,
in the People around us,
in the Environment,
in World Matters,
in Life & Relationships.
But yet we have wondered where to begin?
Santa Cruz, CaliforniaRSVP • Santa Cruz to Host Tree Planting with Iranian Couple Cycling Around the World for Peace & Environmental Conservation Thursday, July 10th 2008 Nasim Yousefi and Jafar Edrisi sold many of their possessions in Iran over a year ago to fund their cycling journey of spreading a message of peace and environmental conservation around the world. They have traveled through many countries and have planted over 42 peace trees so far. City by city, they are planting a green belt of peace and friendship around the world.
Women in Black/Peace coalition 5:00 Weekly Event Every Friday 5:00 to 6:00 Stand for peace and against violence, specifically the war in Iraq. Leafletting and vigil every week since 2003. Some observe silence, but not mandatory, as this is also an educational vigil, with interactions and dialogue with the public.
Santa Rosa, CaliforniaVigil For Peace 5pm Weekly Event Every Friday Evening
5-6:30pm Justice- Not Vengeance
No More Innocent Victims
Every Friday 5-6:30pm
Courthouse Square
Santa Rosa
Saratoga, CaliforniaRSVP • Peace Rally in Saratoga, CA 6 PM Monthly Event First Friday of every month. Start time is one hour prior to sunset. Cancels with rain prediction over 30% PEACE RALLY in Saratoga, CA.
Fisrt friday of every month. Friday Oct. 5th at 6PM. Gather at the main square in the village of Saratoga. SUPPORT OUR TROOPS BRING THEM HOME.... US OUT OF IRAQ. Bring large signs, candles and all your firends and family. This is a safe and peaceful rally, please spread the word, we need your presence. Last time we had over 50 people, with your help we can get even more.
Sonora, CaliforniaRSVP • Peace Vigil 6 Weekly Event ever thursday peace vigil every Thursday, rain or shine
South Pasadena, CaliforniaRSVP • Honk for Peace and Justice Vigil 4 pm Weekly Event Every Saturday from 4 to 6 pm Weekly grass roots anti-war vigil and protest against the Bush policies at home and abroad and for a just and well-cared for nation at home. In August, 2005 we celebrate 2 years demonstrating at the same corner in our town.
RSVP • South Pasadena Weekly"Stop War"Protest and Vigil 4 pm Weekly Event Peace vigil on the Corner of FAir Oaks and Mission Every Saturday from 4 to 6pm on the corner. Experience what Democracy Feels Like!!!Join us for Dinner and Spirits and short business meeeting each month every 2nd Saturday of the month, with event adjustments. Our Weekly "Stop Dillydallying and Get Out of Iraq and Not into Iran" Peace vigil in South Pasadena California, corner of Fair Oaks Ave and Mission Street, 3 blocks from Metro Gold Line "Mission" Station. Monthly dinnner meetings 2nd Saturday of the month.
Venice, CaliforniaRSVP • Venice Circle of Peace 5:45 pm Weekly Event Every Friday of the Month Every Friday peace and justice vigil at the Venice Traffic Circle, Main St. at Windward Ave.
Visalia, CaliforniaRSVP • Peace Vigil 1 Monthly Event first Sunday of the month The South Valley peace vigil
Walnut Creek, CaliforniaRSVP • starve war-feed peace 11 a.m. Weekly Event Street corner demonstration outside Rossmoor. Signs provided. 3-4 p.m. every Friday during standard time, 3:30-4:30 during daylight savings time.
Everyone welcome. The big suburban march/rally from Walnut Creek BART to Civic Park through downtown Walnut Creek. Lots of music and speeches at the park.
Arvada, ColoradoRSVP • Saturday Vigil against the Iraq war 12:00 noon Weekly Event EVERY SATURDAY, rain or shine - 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM We have been standing and picketing on the corner of 58th and Wadsworth, in Arvada (a suburb of Denver right off INterstate 70) for the last two years. EVERY Saturday. 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM - we carry signs, sometimes sing - there are usually 30 to 40 of us and everyone is welcome - we have extra signs. It is a vigil/picket style event. It's a very busy intersection/corner. Please join us. Parking right at the site.
Denver, ColoradoRSVP • Honk to Impeach Protest 12:00 Noon Weekly Event Every Saturday Weekly Noon-1:00 pm on Saturday at corner of East 6 th and Speer in Denver within view of two TV Stations and Rep. DeGette's office on a very busy corner.
Longmont, ColoradoRSVP • Longmont Peace Vigil 2:00 Weekly Event Every Saturday at 2 pm Bring signs and flags to call for a Moratorium on the War in Iraq.
Bethlehem, ConnecticutPeace on Earth 12 PM Weekly Event Sundays "Peace on Earth"
Hartford, ConnecticutRSVP • Vigil Rep. Larson's Office for Impeachment 4:00PM Weekly Event Every Friday at 4:00PM a Vigil at Rep. Larson's Office to demand he support impeachment of Bush/Cheney in protection of our Constitution To tell Rep, Larson to support impeachment proceedings against Bush and Cheney in defense of our Constitution.
New London, ConnecticutRSVP • Peace and Justice Vigil 12pm Weekly Event Sat.: noon - 1 p.m.
Weds.: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Weekly vigil Saturdays, 12-1pm.
Bring signs, if you wish.
Willimantic, ConnecticutRSVP • Weekly Peace and Justice Vigil 5PM Weekly Event Vigil every Thursday, 5-6 PM Weekly Peace and Justice vigil, every Thursday
Washington, District of ColumbiaRSVP • 2008 Campus Progress National Conference Tuesday, July 8th 2008 8:00am **John Edwards, Ryan Gosling, Keith Ellison, M-1 and Ted Leo are featured speakers!!** The Campus Progress National Conference is a unique opportunity to meet and network with other politically engaged young people. Panels will include climate change, civil rights, LGBT activism and more!
RSVP • No War No Warming Urban Action Camp 12pm Multi-Day Event The key part of growing resistance to climate change, war, and injustice is building a vibrant social movement to organize our resistance. NoWarNoWarming is doing its part to grow our movement by hosting a four day action camp in Washington D.C. July 21-24th.
RSVP • Sounds of Hope 7:00 PM Weekly Event Every Friday 7-10:30 PM Every FRIDAY Sounds of Hope presents Good Food, Good Music, for a Good Cause! 4th Fridays we have a FREE OPEN MIC of both music and poetry. We welcome all ages and experiences. Jan 26 we dedicate the theme to PEACE.
RSVP • Union Organizing - AFL-CIO Organizing Institute Fridays Monthly Event Workshop occurs several times per month, Nationally. Please get in touch with Contact--or visit website for details Three-day free workshop (housing and meals included) teaching basics of grassroots labor organizing. Affiliate Unions of AFL-CIO will be present to place people in paid positions.
OPEN MIC "Peace Pieces" 7 PM Monthly Event Every 4th Friday of the month
On FRIDAY SEPT 23 the theme of our monthly OPEN MIC is "Peace Pieces". FREE! Sign up at 7 PM stay til we're done! Enjoy homemade dinner and desserts (under $5).
Wasington, District of ColumbiaRSVP • Peace Rally 10 AM Yearly Event Every 2nd Saturday in December. On December 8, 1980, a great man was killed for believing in one thing -- Peace. Twenty-seven years after John Lennnon's death, we are facing the same issues, and so you are invited to gather together and honor his belief with a Peace Rally. Those who are committed to Peace will meet at the Washington Monument, Washington D.C. at 10 AM. This will be a meeting of Peace, Hot Chocolate will be provided. This is not a protest, rather a gathering of peace, for peaceful people.
Aventura, FloridaRSVP • Anti-war rally in Aventura 4 p.m. Monthly Event Last Saturday of each month No more war! Stand up for peace! Bring signs or use ours. Out of Iraq Now. No more war crimes!
Clermont, FloridaRSVP • FLORIDA REGIONAL DEPARTMENT OF PEACE AND NONVIOLENCE CONFERENCE Friday, July 18th 2008 You are invited to join people from all over Florida who are gathering together to share, vision and implement a Florida State Strategy for the passing of legislation for a U.S. Cabinet Level Department of Peace.
Delray Beach, FloridaRSVP • Delray Beach Weekly Anti-War Vigil 5 p.m. Weekly Event Every Monday. 5 - 6 p.m. Stand with us in our weekly anti-war vigil. Every Monday 5 - 6 p.m. Bring a sign or borrow one of ours. NE corner Atlantic Avenue and Swinton Blvd., Delray Beach. Enough is enough!
Naples, FloridaRSVP • Stop Sacrificing Our Soldiers 7:00AM Weekly Event Every Friday from 4:30 to 5:30pm NAPLES Tells PRESIDENT BUSH AND CONGRESS: ‘STOP SACRIFICING OUR SOLDIERS
Hundreds of Events Nationwide Reject Escalation & Urge Responsible Redeployment of American Troops
Naples On Sunday March 18th.
Pinellas Park, FloridaRSVP • Monthly Iraq Moratorium 5 PM Monthly Event every third Friday This monthly event is on the third Friday of every month and is focused to bring Our troops home and to remind others of the need to speak out and to act to end the occupation!
St. Augustine, FloridaRSVP • Twice Monthly Anti-War Protest/Peace Vigil
Monthly Event Beginning Jan. 4th we will be meeting twice a month...1st Friday 4pm-6pm & 3rd Saturday 10am-noon posting date...Starting Jan. 4th.... People for Peace & Justice meets twice a month for an anti-war protest & peace vigil. 1st Friday of the month/4pm-6pm & 3rd Saturday of the month/10am-noon Bring friends, music, street theater. We have signs. 'Be' a sign for peace in St. Augustine
St. Petersburg, FloridaSt. Pete for Peace Rally 7:30 Weekly Event Every Saturday; also join us for peace cornering on Wednesdays Please join us in peaceful protest of the war in Iraq, and stand in solidarity and spirit with the courageous truth-tellers like Cindy Sheehan. :)
Tallahassee, FloridaEternal Peace Vigil 12:30 Weekly Event Every Sunday 12:30 - 2:30
Not on Christmas, Thanksgiving, Mothers Day, SOAW Weekend and never in the rain. We've been out in front of Florida's Old Capitol for more than four years, almost every Sunday 12:30-2:30. We have a US KIA headcount, HONK FOR PEACE, organizational, BUSH LIES PEOPLE DIE signs and banners.
RSVP • Eternal Peace Vigil 12:30 Weekly Event Every Sunday of every week.
Not in the rain, nor Thanksgiving, Christmas, nor SOAW Weekend Join us Sundays 12:30-2:30 in front of the Old Capitol, corner of Apalachee Parkway and South Monroe Street.
Park off Calhoun behind the flag.
Tampa, FloridaPeace Vigil 4:40 Weekly Event every Friday
RSVP • Vigil for Peace 3:00 PM Monthly Event Vigils are held on the second Saturday every month
Rain date is on the next Saturday
Next Vigil Dates - August 11, Sept 8, Oct 13… This Vigil meets on a well traveled crossroad just north one of the most important military bases on earth where US CENTCOM & SOCOM coordinates Coalition Forces and a test center for our military industrial complex.
RSVP • Vigil for Peace 4 PM Monthly Event Every 2nd Saturday of the Month The Vigil for Peace gathering is a credible pro-peace activity in adherence to the principles of non-violence. This is an ongoing antiwar vigil that meets just north of the main gate of MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. Signs and banners are available.
RSVP • Vigil for Peace 4 PM Monthly Event Every Second Saturday of the Month The Monthly Vigil for Peace is a credible pro-peace activity that adheres to the principles of non-violence. The Vigil will meet promptly at the intersection of Dale Mabry and Gandy Blvd located two kilometers north of the main gate of MacDill USAFB and the Headquarters of CENTCOM and SOCCOM.
RSVP • GLOBAL LOVE DAY all day Yearly Event Annually May 1 Inspiring People to Love Unconditionally!
Third Annual
Global Love Day
Love Begins With Me
Vero Beach, FloridaRSVP • Vigil for Iraq 7 Monthly Event This vigil has gone on since August of 2005. We now meet the FIRST WEDNESDAY of each new month AT 7 PM-8 PM on the SE corner of the Barber Bridge in Vero Beach, FL. Bring a candle, sign and a concerned heart. An additional vigil this month for the anniversary of the War in Iraq will be held on the SE Corner of the Barber Bridge (Rt. 60) in Vero Beach, FL.
RSVP • Vigil for Iraq/Afghanistan 5 PM Monthly Event Our vigil starts during the winter at 5 PM on the SE corner of the Rt. 60, Barber Bridge. During the summer we have met at 7 PM We have changed the time during the winter months to 5 PM, as it becomes too dark for signs, etc. to be seen.
Wilton Manors, FloridaRSVP • Soul Purpose Day: For Those Who Live and Teach Peace Friday, July 25th 2008 9:00 Join others with a passion for living and teaching peace in attending a buffet of interactive workshops. Products and services will be available for purchase as well.
Athens, GeorgiaRSVP • 5th Anniversary Peace Events 9:00AM Weekly Event We have a vigil for Peace every Tuesday from 5-6 pm at the Arch in downtown Athens (corner of Broad & College) On Tuesday March 18th at 9:00 AM we have a meeting & vigil at Rep. Paul Broun's Athens GA office. We Have veterans going into the meeting and plan to have tapes or transcripts from the Winter Soldiers testimonies to present to Paul Broun and/or his staff.
Brunswick, GeorgiaRSVP • Iraq Moratorium Event Noon Monthly Event Every 3rd Friday of the Month Sidewalk petitioning of Congressman Jack Kingston's (R-1) office. Each month will have a different theme.
Columbus, GeorgiaRSVP • Iraq War Protest 11:00am Weekly Event Every Saturday morning from 11am to 12pm Each week, peace and justice activists from Columbus, GA and the surrounding areas come together to protest the Iraq War.
Savannah, GeorgiaRSVP • Oil Free President Wednesday, July 9th 2008 7:00 p.m. Protest Occupation
"Oil Free President"
Corner of Abercorn and Derenne; bring your signs
Cedar Rapids, IowaRSVP • Rally Against the Surge Noon Yearly Event We have a weekly street corner vigil every Saturday from Noon to 1 PM.
Corner of First Ave and Collins Rd. NE
Cedar Rapids
Signs available or bring your own. A rally in solidarity with the national march in Washington, D.C.
Bring the Troops Home Now!
Signs available or bring your own.
Davenport, IowaRSVP • Weekly Peace Vigil 4:30 pm Weekly Event Every Thursday from 4:30 to 5:30 pm This is a weekly event. Quad Citians stand for peace every Thursday on the corner of 53rd Street and Corporate Drive (Texas Roadhouse Corner) in Iowa and every Saturday from 11am to noon on John Deere Road and 16th Street (Best Buy/Ashley Furniture Corner) in Illinois.
Des Moines, IowaRSVP • end the war feed the poor 12:00pm Weekly Event every week on from the start date but it is not mandatory to come who ever who wants to support us is welcome to show up and it is free thank you the people taking actions in what they know is wrong and lies to the people from this so called congress and government these struggling times these days so please show you're support to the cause
Waterloo, IowaRSVP • Monthly Cost of War Demonstration 11am Monthly Event 4th Saturday of every month from 11-noon 4th Saturday of every month from 11-noon at the intersection of Kimball and Ridgway. Join us and hold signs with the updated humane and financial cost of the Iraq War. This will continue until every troop is brought home from Iraq.
Crystal Lake, IllinoisRSVP • Peace Vigil 5:00 PM Yearly Event Every Thursday, rain, snow or shine. Weekly peace vigil held at McHenry County's busiest intersection, during the evening rush hour - Bring a sign or carry one of ours.
DeKalb, IllinoisRSVP • Weekly Peace Vigil 5 pm Weekly Event DeKalb Interfaith Network has conducted a peace vigil every Friday at 5 p.m. since December 7, 2001 on the corner of lst St. & Lincoln Highway in Memorial Park, DeKalb. Others willing to stand up for peace are invited to join us for the Vigil and brief Circle following. On June 25 we will be joined by the Walk for Justice participants. Supper follows.
Elmhurst, IllinoisRSVP • Women In Black 7:15am Monthly Event Every 2nd Tuesday of the Month Our 2008 Women In Black WCS vigils to protest the occupation of Iraq will be held on the second Tuesday of each month at the Elmhurst Metra station (York & 1st Street)from 7:15am to 8:30am.
Evanston, IllinoisRSVP • Women in Black 5:30 Weekly Event Every Wednesday Women stand in silent and prayerful vigil. Wear black if possible and bring non-violent signs. Men welcome as support and to distribute leaflets.
Moline, IllinoisRSVP • Moline Peace Protest 11am Weekly Event Every Saturday from 11 am till noon. We will stand for peace and against the Iraq war from 11am till noon like we do every Saturday until all our troops are home. Bring a sign or we have some extras. We are a group of folks between the ages of 15 and 80 something. Come join us.
RSVP • Weekly Peace Vigil 11 a.m. Weekly Event Every Saturday from 11am till Noon A group of citizens meet every Saturday to protest the war in Iraq and any further aggression toward Iran or other countries the neo-cons are planning. We have extra signs, but feel free to bring your own. We also have hand warmers, gloves, hats and scarves for the cold weather. We have fun sharing the latest news about politics, our environment, or whatever you feel like getting off your chest. It is cathartic and informative. Please join us. We have not missed a week since 2005.
Oak Park, IllinoisRSVP • Oak Park Peace Vigil 7PM Weekly Event We have vigiled for peace for 265 Fridays and we will continue till there is peace in Iraq and Afganistan sing, stand, pray, speak for peace -- this is a faith based event
RSVP • First United Church of Christ 7PM Weekly Event Once a week -- every Friday -- 7PM to 8PM -- on the front steps ofour church till the war in IRAQ is over. Regardless of weather --heat, cold, rain, sleet or snow! WE have "vigiled" for PEACE for 265 Friday nites. silent prayer, singing, personal remarks , group prayers.... this is less a protest and more a yearningfor peace. It is faith based.
Ft. Wayne, IndianaOut of Iraq Now Noon Monthly Event Every 1st Saturday of the Month. Help advertise for peace. Bring your own sign or use one of ours. Inspirational music will be provided.
Highland, IndianaRSVP • Weekly Protest at the Highway of the Flags 1pm Weekly Event Every Saturday at 1 pm A weekly protest rally against the war and ongoing events and more are posted on this organizations's website.
Anywhere, InternationalRSVP • World Wide Moment Friday, August 8th 2008 :08 Simultaneous photographs taken around the world in support of an international moment of peace. Happening 08.08.08@08:08+08GMT which corresponds to August 8th, 2008 @ 8:08AM in the Beijing China time zone, or August 7th, 2008 @ 8:08PM in the Washington D.C. time zone, and so on around the world.
International, InternationalRSVP • Search LOVE in Google Thursday, January 1st 2009 Search LOVE in Google is a non-profit anti-war movement against human rights abuses. Search LOVE in Google seeks awareness and support to world's poorest nations and increased aid to build a just and equitable society that refuses to tolerate violence against poorer countries
nationwide, InternationalPolitical Cooperative 8:00 Multi-Day Event Join the Political Collaborative - coming soon to politicalcooperative.org
to Make Sure We Win the Election and Get Republicans out of the White House in 2008. Join the Political Collaborative - coming soon to politicalcooperative.org
to Make Sure We Win the Election and Get Republicans out of the White House in 2008.
Your city, InternationalRSVP • End the war and then get Bush Cheney to resign. now Multi-Day Event Every day, make some phone calls. Call GOP contributor and war contractor General Electric Corporation at 203 373 2211 and ask for the public relations department. Tell the person in public relations that you want the GE CEO to get Bush to end the war in Iraq and then Bush resign with Cheney and until that happens you will not buy any GE products and that you will tell your friends about this.
Lawrence, KansasRSVP • Peace Vigil 12:00 PM Weekly Event every Saturday Weekly protest of the war against Iraq
Bowling Green, KentuckyRSVP • Bowling Green Peace Vigil 7:00pm Weekly Event Every Tues. evening of the week until war ends and troops are home. Hold candles/anti-war signs to cars as they pass by a busy intersection to bring awareness of the growing number of citizens who want the war to end and troops to come home.
New Orleans, LouisianaRSVP • Vigil for Peace 5:00pm Monthly Event Every third Sunday of the month In a Vigil for Peace and against the current wars.
brimfield, MassachusettsRSVP • brimfield peace vigil 7pm Monthly Event 1st and 3rd thursday of each month 1st and 3rd thursday of each month
vigil on the brimfield common
Cambridge, MassachusettsHarvard-Cambridge Walk for Peace 12:00 p.m. Weekly Event Every Wednesday. Every week, meeting at the John Harvard statue in Harvard Yard, members of the university community, along with residents of Cambridge, respond to the trauma that the American government is causing through acts of violence in Iraq carried out disingenously in the name of freedom and justice. We bear witness for peace, raising our collective hopes and inspiring us to actions that will lead us forward to a more humane U.S. foreign policy.
We gather at noon on Wednesdays to speak to each other of the week's events or our own reflections, and then we slowly and in silence walk the perimeter of the Yard, each of us holding a sign with the name of someone who has died in the conflict.
Great Barrington, MassachusettsRSVP • Weekly Peace Vigil 11 a.m Weekly Event Every Saturday at 11 a.m. Weekly Peace Vigil.
Newton, MassachusettsRSVP • Weekly Peace Vigil - ANTS on The Hill 12:00pm Weekly Event Every Wednesday on the Andover Newton Quagrangle from 12:00 noon to 12:50pm Weekly Peace Vigil on the Quad
Every Wednesday from noon to 12:50.
This humble yet powerful act of witnessing in the ANTS community takes place every Wednesday throughout the year as we take an hour of our time to
stand in unity against all forms of injustice and violence in our world today.
North Hampton, MassachusettsPeace Vigil 11 Weekly Event every Saturday
Pittsfield, MassachusettsPittsfield Vigil 5:00 pm Weekly Event Every Thursday Vigil at Park Square, Pittsfield
RSVP • Weekly Peace Vigil 5 Weekly Event Every Thursday Weekly Peace Vigil at Park Square.
Quincy, MassachusettsRSVP • Peace Vigil/Standout 11:00 am Weekly Event Every Saturday morning, 11 -11.45 am.
Quincy Center, in front of Quincy City Hall, Hancock Street. Weekly Peace Vigil.
Stand out in front of City Hall.
Participants are encouraged to bring (large) signs.
(In the event of extreme weather, we do not meet.)
Williamstown, MassachusettsRSVP • The Singing Revolution Monday, July 7th 2008 7pm Documentary about the Estonian Revolution, 1987 - 1999, and the power of song. Directors James Tusty and Maureen Castle Tusty will lead a post-film discussion.
Annapolis, MarylandRSVP • Weekly antiwar bridge vigil noon or thereabouts Weekly Event Weekly, Sundays from noon or thereabouts to 1 (sometimes 2) p.m. Weekly antiwar vigil on Spa Creek bridge, noon or thereabouts to 1 (sometimes 2) p.m. Sundays. Bring signs or borrow ours (city bans sticks or poles on signs), dress for the weather.
Baltimore, MarylandRSVP • Women in Black, Baltimore Noon Weekly Event Weekly - every Friday.
There is also a silent vigil held on the first Thursday of the month from Noon-1pm in Baltimore at Washington & Chesapeake near Towson Courthouse (in any weather). Who: Anyone who can maintain a posture of silence and non-violence
What: Silent vigil. Please wear black. Signs will be provided
When: Weekly; every Friday.
Where: McKeldin Square, Inner Harbor at Light & Pratt Streets, as well as 830 West 40th Street - Roland Park Place Peace Group (now standing come rain or shine!) across from the Rotunda.
RSVP • Peace Vigil 12:00 PM Monthly Event First Thursday of every month Who: Anyone who can maintain a posture of silence and non-violence
What: Silent vigil. Please wear black. Signs will be provided
Why Wear Black?
Participants in vigils wear black as a sign of mourning for all that is lost through war and violence. Through this calm and dignified, but still visual and telling way of protesting, we hope to inspire pacifists in many countries.
Cambridge, MarylandRSVP • Pax Christi vigil for peace 4:30 Weekly Event Every Tuesday Vigil for peace
Frederick, MarylandSilent Vigil Mourning Violence 6:30 pm Monthly Event Every 3rd Wednesday (6:30 pm) and every first Friday (noon) Silent Vigil mourning violence.
RSVP • Women in Black Vigil 6:30 pm Monthly Event WIB vigils are held every third Wed at 6:30, intersection of Patrick and Market Streets, and every first Friday at noon, war memorial park, 2nd and Bentz Streets. Silent candlelight vigil mourning the deaths in Iraq. Check back for updates. See below for details.
Olney, MarylandRSVP • Iraq War Reminder approx.3PM Weekly Event Anti-war rally to maintain awareness in a complacent community.
Takoma Park, MarylandRSVP • Iraq Moratorium in Takoma Park 6 pm Monthly Event 3rd Friday of every month Vigil at Takoma Metro Station
Westminster, MarylandRSVP • Women In Black Peace Stand 2:00 p.m. Monthly Event The 2nd and last Saturday of every month at 2:oop.m. Peace vigil held on East Main Street in downtown Westminster in front of the library. Bring your own sign or there are extras available for use.
Houlton, MaineRSVP • Houlton Peace Gathering 10:00 am Weekly Event Every Friday at Noon in Monument Park in
Houlton, Maine there is a silent vigil for
peace -- in all weather. Only signs "Stand
with us For Peace" are displayed. Peace readings, songs, and four moments
of silence for all the dead and maimed
in the four years of the war in Iraq.
At 11:00 am there will be a send-off for
those carpooling to Bangor, Maine. Location of Houlton event: Monument Park
Detroit, MichiganFire Your Boss - IWW Meeting 7:00PM Monthly Event Every third Wednesday of the month Monthly meeting of the Detroit Branch of the Industrial Workers of the World
Ferndale, MichiganRSVP • Ferndale Peace Vigil 4:45 Weekly Event Every Monday Weekly vigil for peace.
RSVP • Peace Action of Michigan 4:45 Weekly Event Every monday Of the month A gathering of anti war protesters in Ferndale MI
Marshall, MichiganRSVP • Anti-War/ Anti- Bush Demonstration 12 pm Monthly Event Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the Month We will be demonstrating our stance of disagreement with the Bush Administration and the war in Iraq.
Paw Paw, MichiganRSVP • WORLDWIDE DAY OF PRAYER
Monthly Event PRAYER FOR PEACE WOULD BE A DREAM THE FIRST OF EVERY MONTH? PERHAPS THE SAME X EVERY 1ST OF MONTH. June 1, worldwide day of prayer
Saginaw, MichiganRSVP • Monthly Vigil against the Iraq War 5 pm Monthly Event The first Friday of the month Meet to protest the Iraq War and occupation and demand the troops be brought home now!
Eagan, MinnesotaRSVP • Peace Vigil 4:30 pm Weekly Event Every Thursday from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Weekly peace vigil on Thurdays from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm at intersection of Yankee Doodle Road and Pilot Knob in Eagan. We have a variety of signs, "Peace," "Vote for Change," and others. We have four very popular ones that read "Honk for Peace." These last signs invite the drivers of passing cars to express their support and give drivers a way to participate and a way for us to gauge their support. During the first half of 2006 we have averaged about ten vigilers and have been witnessing an increase in horn honks.
RSVP • Peace Vigil 4:30 pm Weekly Event 4:30 to 5:30 pm every Thursday Weekly vigil at intersection of Yankee Doodle and Pilot Knob Road in Eagan, Minnesota. Spring 2007 usually about 10-12 participants holding various Peace signs. Our "HONK FOR PEACE" signs invite drivers to participate by honking and as the months go on the honks have been increasing. After the vigil we go to a nearby Mexican restuarant, "EL Loro", to eat and chat.
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MinnesotaRSVP • Vigil for Peace 5:00 p.m. Weekly Event Every Wednesday. Vigil for Peace on the Lake Street/Marshall Avenue Bridge.
Saint Paul, MinnesotaRSVP • Student Strike Against the RNC Thursday, September 4th 2008 10 am The Republican National Convention is coming to the Twin Cities September 1 – 4 to promote their criminal policies of war and corporate corruption. On the fourth day of the Convention, George W. Bush will be in town to crown John McCain the Republican candidate for Commander-in-Thief, and the corporate media will broadcast their speeches to tens of millions worldwide.
Kansas City, MissouriRSVP • Weekly Peace Vigil 4:00 Weekly Event Every Sunday Weekly Peace vigil at Nichols Fountain
47 and Main; Special program every 4th Sunday.
RSVP • KC Patriots for Peace 5:00 Weekly Event Every Tuesday Weekly Peace vigil
63 and Ward Parkway
St. Louis, MissouriRSVP • Weekly vigil for peace 7 pm Weekly Event Every Sunday This vigil is an ongoing place for opponents of the war on Iraq to make their opposition visible. There is a time of silence, an open mike for sharing perspectives and readings, music, and announcements of upcoming events. Some vigilers hold large colorful banners, others hold candles and signs, while others leaflet cars stopped in traffic as people drive to Fox, Black Rep, Powell, and Sheldon performances. People of all faiths and persuasions are welcome.
RSVP • Monthly 11th Bannering 12PM Monthly Event The 11th of every month On the 11th of every month the worldwide 9/11 Truth Movement commemorates the pivotal, unexplained event of our time.
Hattiesburg, MississippiRSVP • Hattiesburg 1st Wed. Noon to 1PM Peace and Truth Promotion Noon Monthly Event Every 1st Wednesday of the Month, from Noon to 1 PM. Every First Wednesday Monthly from Noon to 1:00 PM. For the "Noon Traffic".
We have been meeting Every First Wednesday at Noon by the Univ of S. Miss since last September, 2005. USM Students, Community Peace Activists and Church Members have been participating. All are Welcome to Promote Peace and Truth ! Please bring Signs, Banners and Flags.
Kalispell, MontanaRSVP • People for Peace noon Weekly Event Saturdays Gather with signs for Peace
Asheville, North CarolinaRSVP • Women in Black 5:00 p.m. Weekly Event Every Friday, 5-6 p.m. Women in Black gather in silent vigil at Vance Mounument in Asheville, North Carolina, every Friday 5-6 pm. (five years of continual vigil). All welcome.
RSVP • Veterans for Peace, Chapter 99 5pm Weekly Event Every Tuesday Gathering of veterans, friends and others opposed to war in Iraq and War Crimes of U.S. government.
Brevard, North CarolinaRSVP • Peace Vigil noon Weekly Event Meet 12 noon to 1 pm Every Saturday We meet weekly, every Saturday, 12pm-1pm, in front of the Courthouse downtown Brevard, NC (Western NC--1/2 hour from Hendersonville) on Main St and Broad.
On this Anniversary day, we encourage especially great signs for peace, extra good handouts and a hopeful,cheery attitude. Any who have a short poem, tho't or song are welcome to bring the same. Come join us! This is not a silent vigil although we may have some moments of silence to honor Tom Fox, Christian Peacemakers' Team and to pray for the missing peacemakers. We will have silence also for all others who suffer innocently all around the world and who have died in pursuit of peace.
Hendersonville, North CarolinaPeace Vigil 5:00 Weekly Event every wednesday Votive Mass for Peace
Washington, North CarolinaRSVP • Peace Vigil 1PM Weekly Event Every Sunday. Vigil on waterfront in Washington, NC. weekly event.
Bellevue, NebraskaRSVP • Annual Space Organizing Protest 9:00 am Yearly Event April 11-13, 2008: Hundreds of people will come from around the world to shine a light on the Strategic Command Center, near Omaha, NE. For years, StratCom has been the center from which a nuclear war would be controlled. Since 9/11, its mission has expanded to be come command central in the "War on Terror" by U.S. Conference/Protest will educate activists and bring Stratcom to the light.
Keene, New HampshirePeace Vigil 11 Weekly Event every Saturday
Collingswood, New JerseyRSVP • Movie Showing: "Washington, You're Fired!" Friday, July 11th 2008 7:00 PM PDA/DFA Progressive Democracy South Jersey will show the movie, "Washington, You're Fired!" at 7:00 PM on Friday, July 11 in the Collingswood Library (741 Haddon Avenue, Collingswood). Free and open to public. Free will donations requested. Refreshments served.
Morristown, New JerseyRSVP • Morristown Peace Vigil 6:00 PM Weekly Event Every Friday no matter what the weather we have and will continue to stand for Peace Every Friday night for the last 5 years we have stood for PEACE on the Morristown Green in Morristown NJ.
RSVP • Morristown Peace vigil 6pm Weekly Event every friday night at 6 oclock People for peace meeting on the green in Morristown ever since 9/11/01 we have signs sometimes we sing. We have not missed a friday night since 9/11 join us to support peace.
South Orange, New JerseyRSVP • Bring Them Home Now Vigil 5:00 pm Weekly Event Every Wednesday until the troops come home! Weekly vigil to bring the troops home now and take care of them when they return.
Teaneck, New JerseyRSVP • Support the troops, bring them home NOW! 4:30 pm Weekly Event Every Wednesday, rain or shine Join military families, veterans, students, a | | |