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| United States | ||||||
| CA - California | ||||||
| Bay Area - Peninsula | ||||||
| Leafleting Caltrain etc.
MoveOn District 14 Aim - to distribute flyers and ribbons to commuters on the morning of Oct 19th at stations between San Jose and San Francisco. Two or three people at each station can reach 100 to 150 people to take action. Reception is very positive making the activity very worthwhile. If you like to help distributing flyers but cannot get to the stations you can leaflet your local Farmers Market between now and Oct 19. Got to cafarmersmarkets.com to find a market near you. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 7:30-9:00am, Caltrain stations, Peninsula Event #148 | ||||||
| Bay Area - Peninsula | ||||||
| Farmers Markets - leafleting
Peninsula Peace & Justice Aim - to reach supporters to take action on October 19th. Distribute flyers and ribbons at local farmers markets from San Jose to San Francisco. To find dates and times of a farmers market near you go to cafarmersmarkets.com. From Oct 12 to Oct 18. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/12/2007 10-12:00am, Farmers Markets, Peninsula Event #149 | ||||||
| Benicia | ||||||
| Stand in Solidarity to End the War
Solano Peace & Justice Network Every 3rd Friday until the war ends, we'll hold Iraq Moratorium signs and offer people black ribbons, fliers, and Congressional call sheets (After the vigil we'll call Congress on cell phones) [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 12 Noon-12:15 PM, corner 1st St. & D St., in front of Kinder's, 333 First Street Event #198 | ||||||
| Berkeley | ||||||
| Gather to Protest War in Iraq
Strawberry Creek Lodge Tenants Assoc. & Berkeley-East Bay Gray Panthers Gather on the 4 corners of the intersection to chant, play music, carry signs, distribute arm bands and information, and sing. ASAP we want the vigil to grow to line University from the SF Bay to the entrance of UC! So join us! [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 2 - 4 PM, intersection corners, University Ave. & Acton Event #138 | ||||||
| Berkeley | ||||||
| No War for Big Oil - Boycott Chevron
People's Park Peace Day Committee Stop the War No War for Big Oil Boycott Chevron If you control oil, gas and coal you control the world. The war in Iraq is a war for oil. Chevron in a single recent quarter profited $10 billion yet they want their property taxes to the underfunded city of Richmond reduced. Do something, no matter how small to help stop an endless war perpetuated by war profiteers who get rich while working folk on all sides die in their defense. Go to the other gas station and send Chevron a message. NO WAR FOR BIG OIL. BOYCOTT CHEVRON. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 4-6 PM, Telegraph & Ashby, Event #207 | ||||||
| Chico | ||||||
| Street Peace Friday
Street Peace Friday Please join us in front of the park in downtown Chico. Add your voices to the millions around the world in opposition to the war in Iraq. Check local weather-- dress accordingly. We will have music and extra signs. Tell your friends, bring your children! [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/07 5:00PM til 7:00PM, In front of park, 1st and Broadway Event #114 | ||||||
| Granite Bay (roseville) | ||||||
| Molly Ivins POTS & PANS PROTEST
RAISE HELL FOR MOLLY IVINS We bang pots and pans to peacefully demand that Congress act to end Bush’s policy of war without end. This monthly event on the 3rd Friday of every month is focused on getting Congress to bring the troops home now. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 12:00 Noon to 1:30 PM, Congressman John Doolittle's District Office, 4230 Douglas Blvd. – Front of the Building Event #127 | ||||||
| Gualala | ||||||
| Gualala Peace Vigil
We meet every Friday in a vigil for Peace and a protest AGAINST the American war in Iraq. We stand on the side of CA Hwy 1 and make ourselves visible. We smile. Bring signs, flags, wear black (not required, we're pretty relaxed) [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 Noon-1 PM, Hwy 1 in front of the Post Office, Gualala Post Office Event #129 | ||||||
| Healdsburg | ||||||
| Iraq Moratorium Peace Vigil
Healdsburg Peace Project We will have a special vigil in the center of town on the 3rd Friday of each month. Bring signs and candles. This will be in addition to our ongoing weekly, Thursday night vigils, and our other events and projects. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Healdsburg Plaza, Healdsburg Ave between Matheson & Plaza Event #133 | ||||||
| Los Angeles | ||||||
| LA Molly Ivins Pots & Pans Protest
Raise Hell For Molly Ivins Campaign This monthly Pots & Pans Protest on the 3rd Friday of every month is focused on getting Congress to bring the troops home now. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM, West Los Angeles Federal Building, 11000 Wilshire Blvd (at Veteran Ave) Event #126 | ||||||
| Los Angeles | ||||||
| Healthcare Not Warfare
Health Care Workers Committee Health care workers and supporters will hand out leaflets to co-workers showing the link between the war in Iraq and the crisis in our health care system, and will urge co-workers to join the US Labor Against the War contingent in the upcoming anti-war march and rally in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, October 27. To help distribute leaflets on Moratorium Day, October 19, meet at the back door entrance to the hospital at 6:30 am. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 6:30-8:00 AM, LAC&USC Medical Center, 1200 N. State Street Event #153 | ||||||
| Los Angeles | ||||||
| End the War
Coalition for World Peace We will hold a large banner and signs calling for an end to the war at a very busy intersection in downtown Los Angeles during rush hour. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 4-6 PM, Figueroa & 5th, Event #179 | ||||||
| Montrose | ||||||
| Montrose Peace Protest/Vigil
We protest the war every Friday evening, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 5:30-7:30 PM, Oceanview & Honolulu, Event #122 | ||||||
| Oakland | ||||||
| West Oakland Community Event
Leafleting at West Oakland BART station. Also, at 5 pm, we will read the names of the Iraqi war dead. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 4:30-6:30 pm, West Oakland BART station, Event #142 | ||||||
| Oakland | ||||||
| Rockridge Community Event
The second Iraq Moratorium event will take place at the Rockridge BART Station on Friday, October 19th. Once again, we will be there from 7AM - 8AM and then from 4PM - 7PM. Please plan on joining us for some of that time. Again, we will be distributing black ribbons and Out of Iraq wristbands. But this time our flier will emphasize the Bring the Troops Home demonstration that will take place in San Francisco on October 27th. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 4-7 pm, Rockridge BART station, Event #143 | ||||||
| Oakland | ||||||
| Presence for Peace
St. Leo & Plymouth United Church of Christ We will gather with signs and candles, on a corner with lots of traffic, car and foot. Event organizer needed for next event. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 5-6 PM, Piedmont Ave. & Linda, Event #167 | ||||||
| Oakland | ||||||
| Living Graveyard
Ecumenical Peace Institute; EB-COSSI; Berkeley Women in Black; Women for Peace October 16, Tuesday, 12:00 - 1:00, at the Oakland Federal Building, 1301 Clay Street, anti-war activists join in the "Living Graveyard." Covered with white sheets, participants lie on the city sidewalk, far enough apart to allow for pedestrian and wheelchair traffic. We read the names of the dead of this war, sounding a gong at intervals. This is legal street theater to make visible the reality of the deaths caused by the war, representing the true human cost of the Iraq War -- the U.S. and allied dead and the untold thousands of Iraqis who have died in the conflict. Giving out black ribbons for Iraq Moratorium. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/16/2007 noon - 1:00, Oakland Federal Building, 1301 Clay Street Event #173 | ||||||
| Oakland | ||||||
| APL: Jump Ship and STOP shipping to Iraq
CODEPINK Iraq Moratorium “Jump Ship” Action targeting war profiteer APL (American President Lines) who ship from the Oakland Docks. Corporations are one of the entities that supply war, and we have several war profiteering corporations operating out of the Oakland Docks. 2:30p.m. Gather at the West Oakland BART station 3:00p.m. March to APL Headquarters, 1111 Broadway, Oakland There we will do street theater to appeal to APL to “Jump Ship” and STOP shipping to Iraq. Come dressed as war profiteers (suits, fancy dress) or the victims of war profiteers: i.e. military gear, indigenous dress. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 2:30 - 4:30 pm, West Oakland BART / 1111 Broadway, Event #213 | ||||||
| Palo Alto | ||||||
| Peninsula Peace Procession and Rally
Council of Churches of Santa Clara County, Gold Star Families Speak Out, Green Party - Santa Clara County, Los Altos Voices for Peace, Mountain View Voices for Peace, MoveOn District 14 Council, Multifaith Voices for Peace and Justice, Pacifica Peace People, Peace Action of San Mateo County, Peace Umbrella - Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, Peninsula Peace and Justice Center, The Rebuilding Alliance, San Jose Peace Center, South Bay Mobilization, Veterans for Peace, Womens International League for Peace and Freedom - Peninsula Branch Iraq Moratorium PENINSULA / SOUTH BAY PEACE PROCESSION Connecting Our Communities for Peace Friday, October 19, 2007 2:30 p.m. - Gather at starting points in Burlingame and San Jose 3:00 p.m. - Peace Procession begins 5:00 p.m. - Closing rally at Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto Northern Starting Point: Burlingame United Methodist Church, 1443 Howard Ave., Burlingame Southern Starting Point: Calvary United Methodist Church, 729 Morse St., San Jose (enter on Naglee) End Point/Rally: Unitarian Universalist Church, 505 E. Charleston Rd., Palo Alto (Wheelchair accessible) Rally keynote speaker: Ray McGovern, Former CIA Analyst, Leading war critic Also featuring Karen Meredith of Gold Star Families Speak Out and Iraq War Veterans from Veterans for Peace. Processionistas will gather for snacks and musical greetings from The Raging Grannies before the rally. A procession of vehicles-cars, hybrids, electric vehicles, bicycles-will travel the length of the Peninsula, starting from points north and south, to symbolize the unity of all of our local communities in saying, "Troops out now!" Decorate your vehicle with signs and black ribbons (provided at the starting points) to let our neighbors know we all stand together in trying to end the disastrous occupation of Iraq. We will follow El Camino Real, the original route that connected all of our local communities. El Camino is also a vivid reminder of the devastation brought upon the indigenous population as a result of colonialism, a devastation that is being repeated in Iraq today. Route maps, approximate schedule, midway joining points, and phone numbers to reach the procession in progress are available at http://peaceandjustice.org/article.php/Iraq_Moratorium_Oct_19 [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 3:00 p.m., Procession End Point/Rally is at Unitarian Universalist Church, 505 E. Charleston Rd. Event #159 | ||||||
| Pasadena | ||||||
| Environmentalists Against the War
Environmentalists Against the War Environmentalists and anti-war activists will unite to demand an end to the war and an end to global warming/climate change. They will hold up signs saying: Less oil=less war=less global warming, and other anti-war and pro-environment signs on a busy street in Pasadena at rush hour. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 5:00-7:00 PM, Lake Ave. at the 210 Freeway, Event #154 | ||||||
| Placerville | ||||||
| Stop the War
Stop the War! [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 8:25 AM, El Dorado High School, Event #158 | ||||||
| San Diego | ||||||
| STOP WAFFLING ON THE WAR!"
Peace Resource Center, San Diego Coalition for Peace & Justice, Guererro Azteca Peace Project & Activst San Diego TAKE ACTION TODAY!! 2nd Iraq Moratorium Day is Friday, Oct 19th! Our focus will be pressuring Congresswoman Susan Davis (D) to defund the war! Tell her to "STOP WAFFLING ON THE WAR!" Susan Davis can not have it both ways. She says she want to stop the war, she says she supports the troops, she says Bush lied, but she votes for every appropriation, every Presidential request to keep the war going. Tell her to stop waffling! Fund only the withdrawal and reparations, set the date, get out now, & fund recovery for the vets. In SAN DIEGO we ask you to remind Susan Davis of her pledge to stop the war and bring the troops home now. Go to www.prcsd.org/Iraqmoratorium.htm and print out our "Stop Waffling!" flier and FAX it to Susan Davis with your own comment on it. Fax to: 619-237-6053 or call 619-237-6020 or e-mail to: susan.davis@mail.house.gov [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 All Day, Office of Susan Davis, Event #212 | ||||||
| San Francisco | ||||||
| Pots & Pans Protest
Raise Hell For Molly Ivins Campaign On Friday, October 19, in a monthly nationwide protest of the Iraq War, we gather in front of the San Francisco federal building to make sure Congress hears our voice. We will bang pots and pans to demand that Congress act to end Bush’s policy of war without end. This monthly event on the 3rd Friday of every month is focused on getting Congress to bring the troops home now. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 Noon to 1:00 PM, San Francisco Federal Building, 450 Golden Gate Event #125 | ||||||
| San Francisco | ||||||
| protest
Write on the sidewalk in chalk the numbers of soldiers that have died or any other message you want to share about Iraq. Writing on the sidewalk in chalk is legal in San Francisco. For today, turn off Corporate Media News, don't watch the television, stop reading the corporate newspapers. If you choose tell the U.S Government and Corporate News, " we don't believe you anymore, and we have stopped listening to your lies about Iraq. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 1am-11:30 pm, San Francisco, the planet Event #132 | ||||||
| San Francisco | ||||||
| Haight-Ashbury Peace Vigil
Neighborhood Peace Vigil. (Non-neighbors welcome). Bring candles and/or signs. One issue focus--end the war in Iraq--support our troops and the Iraqi people by ending the war now. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 6:00-8:00 PM, Panhandle, Masonic (Oak to Fell) Event #156 | ||||||
| San Francisco | ||||||
| Interfaith Peace Vigil
Unitarian Universalists What are you willing to do to say "yes" to a peaceful future? Would you wear a black ribbon? Hold a candle in silence? Say a prayer for change? Affirm an intention for a better world? Stop by the 16th St. Mission BART station between 7-8 pm on Friday, Oct. 19th for an Interfaith Peace Vigil organized by the UU Young Adult group. Bring a prayer, song, poem or artistic expression. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 7pm-8pm, 16th St. Bart Station, Event #162 | ||||||
| San Francisco | ||||||
| Bernal Heights Vigil
Bernal Heights Neighborhood Peace Vigil. (Non-neighbors welcome). Bring candles and/or signs. One issue focus--end the war in Iraq--support our troops and the Iraqi people by ending the war now. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 6PM - 7PM, Bernal Heights, Cortland & Androver Event #171 | ||||||
| San Francisco | ||||||
| Faith Event: Solidarity With Lt. Watada
Join us at Sen. Dianne Feinstein's office, Market/Montgomery 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Poetry readings by Jack Hirschman (San Francisco poet laureate), Janice Mirikitani. Ying Lee speaking on behalf of the Watada Support Committee. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 5:00-6:00 PM, Market & Montgomery, Event #180 | ||||||
| San Francisco | ||||||
| Leafleting at Transit Hubs
Iraq Moratorium - SF Bay Area The BART stations at Balboa, Glen Park, 24th St., 16th St., Civic Center Station and the CalTrain stations are already covered with teams passing out our literature and black ribbons. Join us at those stations or branch out to some more! [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 7-9 AM; 4-7 PM, BART and CalTrain stations, Event #181 | ||||||
| San Francisco | ||||||
| SF Community Event - Mission District
Join us for a rush hour vigil No War - Out of Iraq Now - Bring the Troops Home Now [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 5:00-6:00 PM, 30th St. & Virginia, Event #182 | ||||||
| San Francisco | ||||||
| Latinos Contra La Guerra Vigil
Latinos Contra La Guerra LATINOS CONTRA LA GUERRA-- Invitamos a toda la Comunidad a una Vigilia por la Paz para honorar el Moratorio de la Guerra en Iraq LATINOS CONTRA LA GUERRA-- Invites the Community to a Candle Light Vigil for Peace in respect of the Iraq Moratorium [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 6:00 PM, 24th Street BART Station, Event #185 | ||||||
| Saratoga Village | ||||||
| Peace Rally
Peace Rally to bring our troops home from Iraq. We will gather at the Main Square in Saratoga on Friday October 5th from 6pm - 8pm. Bring friends, posters, candles or whatever else you feel would express your views. This is not a formal group - we promise that if you email us we will not ask you to join any committees, attend meetings or do any fundraising. This is to have a forum to gather and express our collective views on the occupation of Iraq. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/5/2007 6pm, Main Square, Event #134 | ||||||
| Topanga | ||||||
| Out of Iraq Peace Vigil
Topanga Peace Alliance Join Our Weekly Friday Vigil Pine Tree Center - 120 Topanga Cyn Blvd – 4:30 PM – 6:30PM. Optional Social and Eats at Abuelitas after the Vigil. later we have OUR GENERAL MEETING Sing-Along at 6:30 PM. Veggie Snack Potluck 7:15-7:30 pm. Call to order and formal meeting at 7:30 with Good News, Actions, Music, and Peace Circle. Please bring food or non-alcoholic drinks to share. All meetings are at THE TOPANGA COMMUNITY HOUSE. 1440 N. TOPANGA CANYON BLVD. 90290 [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 4:30 PM, Pine Tree Center, 120 Topanga Cyn Blvd Event #131 | ||||||
| Venice | ||||||
| Peace & Justice Vigil
Venice Peace Movement, Venice Peace & Freedom This weekly Friday vigil gathers around the demands: Out of Iraq NOW; No Attack on Iran; Fund Social Needs; Save Lincoln Place [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 5:30 PM, Venice Circle, Event #130 | ||||||
| Ventura | ||||||
| Peace Vigil
Peace Coalition of Greater Ventura "It's Got to Stop! We've Got to Stop It!!" peace vigil marking Iraq Moratorium Month #2 [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 6-7 PM, Front of Pacific View Mall, Main St at Mills Rd Event #178 | ||||||
| West Hollywood | ||||||
| Night of Consciousness
SDS Various local musicians use their art to speak out against war and oppression. Performances include politically aware hip-hop, rock and funk. Come join us as we bring together anti-war activists from the broader Los Angeles community! Los Angeles artists Babble On, Destruct, the Cycle, and the Rhythm Natives. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 8pm, The Roxy, On the Rox, 9009 Sunset Blvd. Event #144 | ||||||
| CO - Colorado | ||||||
| Boulder | ||||||
| Help Send a Message
We'll march up and down the mall. I'm taking suggestions as to what to do; we can carry signs, hold candles, bang pot and pans, or whatever anyone else can think of. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 6pm, West end of Pearl St Mall, Event #116 | ||||||
| Durango | ||||||
| Peace Walk
SW CO Peace & Justice Coalition SWCPJC has been protesting the war in the Four Corners since Oct. 2002, with vigils every Friday, 4:30 - 5:30, 11th & Main, Durango, CO. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 5:00 PM, 11th & Main, Event #124 | ||||||
| Longmont | ||||||
| Vigil for Peace
Longmont Citizens for Justice and Democracy Call for Iraq Moratorium as part of our local ongoing peace vigil. Bring your own sign or hold one of ours, and stay around for coffee afterwards at 3. See you there for peace! [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/20/2007 2 pm, 6th and Main Street, 600 Main Street Event #166 | ||||||
| CT - Connecticut | ||||||
| Cornwall | ||||||
| Community Meeting
Cornwall historian/author Jeremy Brecher will discuss the Iraq Moratorium movement at an open community meeting. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 7 PM, Cornwall Library, Event #150 | ||||||
| Norwich | ||||||
| Vigil for Iraq Moratorium
We will hold a vigil with peaceful people in attendance who want the war in Iraq to end NOW. Signs/Posters welcome. See You All At Beautiful Chelsea Parade in Norwich! [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 5-6 PM, Chelsea Parade, In front of N.F.A. Event #183 | ||||||
| Willimantic | ||||||
| Peace Vigil
N.E. CT Coalition for Peace & Justice Bring signs, banners, wear black and bring a friend or two or three or more. Write a letter to the editor of your paper. Tell others about this 3rd Friday every month Iraq Moratorium project! Help grow this month by month. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 5 - 6 p.m., Intersection of Main St. & Jackson Street, The Frog Bridge Event #168 | ||||||
| Willimantic | ||||||
| Monthly 3rd Friday Peace Vigil
A vigil with signs and banners. (Bring your own.) Bring friends and especially someone who may not have taken part before. Mark your calendar for every Third Friday of every month to come or to wear a black ribbon or armband every Third Friday as long as this war and occupation continue. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 5 to 6 p.m., the Frog Bridge, Main & Jackson Streets, Intersection of Rt. 6 & Rt. 195 Event #228 | ||||||
| Willimantic | ||||||
| Peace Vigil
Bring signs and banners ands friends to the monthly 3rd Friday peace vigil. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 5 - 6 p.m., Frog Bridge, Main & Jackson Streets, (Rt. 6 & Rt. 195 Event #229 | ||||||
| FL - Florida | ||||||
| Fort Lauderdale | ||||||
| Iraq Moratorium Broward County
Broward AntiWar, South Florida Peace and Justice JOIN US! We will gather at the Southwest corner of US1 and State Road 84 with signs, banners, noise and energy. This is a block from the entrance of Port Everglades. There's a tremendous amount of auto traffic and we get high visibility and a great response. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 5-7 PM, US1 @ State Road 84 (SW Corner), Event #186 | ||||||
| Miami | ||||||
| Iraq Moratorium Street Protest
Just a few war protesters making their views clear to the commuters on busy Biscayne Boulevard. Bring your own signs and banners. I was out there alone last month, and I'll stand alone again if I have to- but I wouldn't mind some company. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 3pm-5pm, Corner of Biscayne Blvd & NE 125th Street, Event #146 | ||||||
| Naples | ||||||
| Honk for Peace/Stop the War
Broward for Peace/Arlington South A group of military veterans and spouses from WW11, Korea,Vietnam and who have sons in Iraq, standing on the corner of Pine Ridge Road and US 41 with signs to stop the War in Iraq. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 4:30-5:30 PM, Pine Ridge & US 41, Event #331 | ||||||
| Orlando | ||||||
| Iraq Moratorium Day
University of Central Florida SDS, College Democrats UCF Students for a Democratic Society is holding a Moratorium forum. One speaker will be Sen. Mike Gravel, a Democratic Presidential contender, who will not be campaigning but speaking against the war and in support of the Moratorium. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 2:30 PM, Math and Physics Building, Room 260, UCF Campus Event #209 | ||||||
| Pensacola | ||||||
| Silent Vigil
Pensacola Patriots for Peace Pensacola Patriots for Peace holds a monthly silent vigil at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza each 3rd Friday from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Open to all. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 12 Noon-1 PM, Dr/ Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza, Event #211 | ||||||
| GA - Georgia | ||||||
| Atlanta | ||||||
| Fearless Fridays
We are informed students committed to ending the silence of our generation and uniting in resistance to the Iraq War. Please join us peacefully at Asbury Circle to recognize the lives of the 3,800 troops and 800,000+ civilians killed. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 Noon, Emory University, Event #110 | ||||||
| Brunswick | ||||||
| Iraq Moratorium Vigil
GlynnPeace We will gather outside Rep. Jack Kingston's (R-1) at the Post Office every Third Friday of the month. By November 16th we should get very creative !!!!! [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 Noon - 1 p.m., U.S. Post Office (Federal Building), 805 Gloucester Street Event #140 | ||||||
| Douglasville | ||||||
| Support the Troops/Antiwar Peace Vigil
Douglas County/West Georgia Peace Group Rally/Vigil supporting the troops and calling for them to be brought home. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/20/2007 4-5 pm, Chapel Hill Rd/Douglas Blvd. Intersection, entrance to Arbor Place Mall, Event #197 | ||||||
| Marietta | ||||||
| Marietta Peace Vigil
Citizens for Peace, Cobb County There will be two vigils on Oct. 19 calling for an end to the Iraq War and Occupation: noon - 1 pm; and 4 - 5 pm. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 Noon-1 PM, 4-5 PM, Cobb County Court House, 32 Waddell Event #196 | ||||||
| Snellville | ||||||
| Snellville Iraq Moratorium
Georgia Peace & Justice Coalition/Atlanta A rally to oppose the Iraq War. Activists will carry signs opposing the war, calling for peace and withdrawal of troops, defunding of war, and wear black armbands to honor the dead Americans and Iraqis. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 5:00-6:00 P. M., , Scenic Highway (124) & Ronald Reagan Parkway Event #160 | ||||||
| Stone Mountain | ||||||
| Stop the War
DeKalb Citizens for Peace Come out and voice your opposition to this unnecessary, illegal, and immoral war on the peoples of Iraq and America. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 6:00pm-7:30pm, DeKalb County, GA, North Hairston & Memorial Drive Event #145 | ||||||
| HI - Hawaii | ||||||
| Kahului | ||||||
| Iraq Moratorium Vigil
Maui Peace Action & the MCC Peace Club Join the Maui Community College Peace Club and Maui Peace Action for three events to mark the monthly, nation-wide Iraq Moratorium. The first is a vigil on the street from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. The theme is, we are demanding that Congress step up and take action to end the war and bring the troops home. Participants will meet at 4:45 pm in front of MCC at the Ka’ahumanu St. main campus entrance and may either bring their own peace and anti-war signs or use those we provided. At 6:00 pm there will be a pupu pot luck in MCC Ka Lama 102, our regular meeting room. Any light or heavy snacks are welcome. We will provide the plates, etc. At 7:00 pm in Ka Lama 103, (our regular film room) the film "War Made Easy," narrated by Sean Penn, will be shown, free to the public. This film exposes the media and government spin that has led the US into war after war for the past 50 years. Here's a full synopsis, below, from the movie's website. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 5 to 6 pm, In front of Maui Community College, 310 Kaahumanu Ave. Event #177 | ||||||
| IL - Illinois | ||||||
| Berwyn | ||||||
| Iraq Moratorium Vigil
Near West Citizens for Peace and Justice Join us in vigil against the Iraq War and Occupation. We urge you to join us in our cry: Not one more life, not one more dollar for war in Iraq! We will wear black armbands and pass out literature urging participation in the Oct. 27 Chicago Regional Mobilization against the War. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 4:30-6:00 PM, Metra-Berwyn Station, Stanley & Oak Park Aves. Event #172 | ||||||
| Island Lake | ||||||
| Stand for Peace
Lake Area Peace Partners We will fill the park with candles at the war memorial and honor our troops by calling for them to come home alive and healthy. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 6:30 PM, , 4018 Cottonwood Ct Event #170 | ||||||
| Oak Park | ||||||
| Peace Vigil
First United Church of Oak Park We have stood in witness to peace for 250 Fridays ... since the invasion of Afganistan ... We will be there every Friday till the war in Iraq and Afganistan end. Ours is a 'faith-based' effort ... We sing, pray and "testify" against WAR ... [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 7PM CT, First United Church of Oak Park, 848 Lake Street Event #121 | ||||||
| IN - Indiana | ||||||
| Highland | ||||||
| Iraq Moratorium Rally for Peace
NW Indiana Veterans for Peace, NW Indiana Code Pink Rally! Bring your signs or use ours. Bring your friends and meet new ones at the Highway of the Flags Veterans Memorial [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 5-6PM, Hwy of the Flags Veterans Memorial, SE corner, Indianapolis Blvd & Ridge Rd Event #204 | ||||||
| Hobart | ||||||
| Iraq Moratorium Walk for Peace
NW Indiana Veterans for Peace, NW Indiana CodePink Action at Southlake Mall from noon-1 PM. Meet in Food Court (upstairs next to Sears) at noon Wear “Out of Iraq” shirt or any other peace apparel. We will then stroll through the mall till 1PM [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 Noon-1PM, Southlake Mall, Rt 30 Event #203 | ||||||
| West Lafayette | ||||||
| End the War,Troops Home Safely
Lafayette Area Peace Coalition Gather at 4:30pm at the Purdue Memorial Mall on State Street in West Lafayette. This is on the campus of Purdue University. Bring signs or some will be provided. At 5:00pm we will march around the campus and distribute informational fliers about the Oct 27 Mobilization in Chicago and our bus going there. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 4:30 PM, Purdue Memorial Mall, State Street Event #157 | ||||||
| KS - Kansas | ||||||
| Lawrence | ||||||
| Silent Vigil
Women in Black We stand vigil for an hour with pictures and names of soldiers from Kansas killed in Iraq. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 5:30 pm, Dennis Moore's Lawrence Office, 9th & Kentucky St. Event #202 | ||||||
| MA - Massachusetts | ||||||
| Andover | ||||||
| Vigil
Merrimack Valley People for Peace Friday night is one of the regular peace vigils that we have been holding since the beginning of the war. On the Third Friday of the month we will wear black and hold BRING OUR TROOPS HOME and STOP THE WAR signs. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 7-8 PM, Old Town Hall, Event #119 | ||||||
| Boston Area | ||||||
| Bridges for Peace
United for Justice and Peace, SEIU1199 UJP will be joining with the healthcare union, SEIU 1199 in a Bridges for Peace action. We plan to join in holding and/or hanging signs on bridges over major roadways during rush hour. Signs will focus on ending the Iraq war and on the October 27 rally. Arlington UJP and the Lexington Justice with Peace Committee will be on the Route 60 overpass over Route 2. More information soon on the SEIU bridge locations, and possible Dorchester and Cambridge actions in their communities. Please let me know if you are planning a Bridges for Peace action in your community, so we can put it on the website. SEIU has large union printed signs you can get for display: Healthcare not Warfare [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 7-9 AM, Bridges over major roadways, Event #189 | ||||||
| Boston Area | ||||||
| Day of Outreach for Oct. 27 {Updated]
United for Justice and Peace, SEIU1199 United for Peace and Justice is working with the Iraq Moratorium in outreach for the regional anti-war demonstration on October 27th. In the Boston area we will be doing targeted fliering/and one-to-one outreach in Davis Square; Harvard Square; and Park Street Station. The organizing for this is just underway, so check the UJP website to confirm the following times: Davis Square: On the plaza across from the Somerville movie theatre, from 5:00 to 7:00. Contact Duncan McFarland for more information: Duncan.McFarland@sappi.com Harvard Square: Meet at Au Bon Pain, fliering from 5:00 – 6:30 Park Street Station: Meet outside the T stop, fliering from 5:00 – 6:30 Newton 4:30 until 7:00 at two locations: -Walnut St. and Austin St (Newtonville) in front of Star Market and the banks; Newton Center - In front of Walgreens and/or around the restaurants. Fliers will be there!! [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 5 PM, Davis Square, Harvard Square, Newton, Park Street Station, Event #190 | ||||||
| MD - Maryland | ||||||
| Takoma Park | ||||||
| Iraq Moratorium Vigil
We will be back at one of the busiest intersections in Tacoma Park after a very successful September 21 vigil. (See our report and photo in the Moratorium Day #1 section of this website!) [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 6-7 pm, Takoma Junction, Event #118 | ||||||
| Takoma/silver Spring | ||||||
| Walter Reed Weekly Vigil
CodePink initiated, community maintained. The start of our third year in front of Walter Reed. We hold a weekly vigil to ask that the Troops come home NOW, that they get the care they should, and that money be allocated for the wounded, not war. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 7-9 PM, Georgia Avenue, between Dahlia & Elder Sts,NW, Event #199 | ||||||
| NJ - New Jersey | ||||||
| Morristown | ||||||
| Morristown Peace Vigil
Peace Action, Code Pink, etc. Weekly Vigil for Peace every Friday since September 21, 2001. Join us! [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 6:00 -7:00 PM, Morristown Green, In front of the fountain on west Park Place Event #135 | ||||||
| NY - New York | ||||||
| Adirondacks | ||||||
| PSC Iraq Moratorium
We will be handing out black armbands to symbolize opposition to war for students wear to class. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 all day, Paul Smith's College, Event #169 | ||||||
| Dobbs Ferry | ||||||
| Protest Against the War
Concerned Families of Westchester Vigil/protest on Dobbs' main road, in front of Stop and Shop, and perhaps some leafletting after 7:30 p.m. Bring a sign or use one of ours. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 7 to 8 p.m., In front of Stop & Shop, Broadway Event #208 | ||||||
| Hauppauge | ||||||
| Long Island Iraq Moratorium
LI Veterans For Peace, Raheen Tyson Heighter Memorial Chapter Join LI VFP, Code Pink, Counter Recruiting, South Country Peace Group and other LI Peace groups in a demonstration to end war and bring our troops home now. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 5:00-6:00 PM, Armed Services Plaza, H.Lee Dennison Bldg., Route 347 Event #176 | ||||||
| New York | ||||||
| Harlem Peace Vigil
This is the peace vigil by Harlem residents. We will be distributing leaflets for October 27. Bring signs. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 5:30-6:30 pm, Southwest Corner of 125th St & Lenox Ave., Event #184 | ||||||
| New York | ||||||
| NYC-SDS Iraq Moratorium Action
NYU SDS what we'll be doing at the action: throughout the park we'll be holding one or two mock funeral processions as we hand out toy soldiers with messages attached, disseminate flyers about the november action, and inform people about the group discussions we're hosting near the fountain. callers will also be representing both the dead iraqi civilians and the american soldiers who have been confirmed dead at 20-40 stations throughout the park (for civilians through number because we don't have their names, etc.; for the soldiers their name, date of death, and how they died). the idea is that if you're passing through the park, no matter where you go, you won't be able to ignore the number the loss of life that has accompanied the war. besides that we'll be engaging people in interviews on video about their experiences with the war, running an sds/Iraq Moratorium table, and advertising for november's action. if you're interested in filming and have a camera, bring it along. also wear black. we'll be spread throughout the park. a common clothing color will demonstrate a unity to everything that is going on in those two hours. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 3-5 PM, Washington Square Park at the Fountain, Event #191 | ||||||
| New York | ||||||
| Troops Out Now
Military Famililes Speak Out Demonstration in front of the office of Senator Hillary Clinton. We will fly 17 balloons, each representing 10,000 members of the military serving in Iraq. We will read the names of the fatalities from New York State and leaflet in the area. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 12 noon-2:00 PM, Third Avenue between 47th & 48th, 780 Third Avenue Event #195 | ||||||
| OH - Ohio | ||||||
| Fremont | ||||||
| People for Peace and Justice
People for Peace and Justice of Sandusky county Peace Vigil every Friday, 5-6 pm. Join us for part or all of the hour, come when you can. Bring your own sign or we have extra. If you can not stop be sure to drive by and Honk for Peace! If anyone asks: Yes, we have permission to be on the corner. I checked with Police Chief Monte Huss and Safety Service Director Ken Meyer's office. There are no permits required, as long as we stay on the sidewalk and out of the street. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 5pm - 6pm, Front and State st. Downtown, Front Street at State Event #141 | ||||||
| Fremont | ||||||
| Peace Witness
People for Peace and Justice Sandusky County Witness for peace at a busy downtown corner. Bring your own sign or use one of ours. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 4:30-5:30 PM, downtown Fremont, corner of W. State & Front Sts. Event #192 | ||||||
| Portsmouth | ||||||
| Peace Demonstration
Fellowship of Reconciliation We will rally outside Jean Schmidt's congressional office in Portsmouth with signs denouncing war and injustice, supporting peace. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 4-5pm, Jean Schmidt's Office., 6th & Chillicothe Sts. Event #328 | ||||||
| Tiffin | ||||||
| Weekly Peace Vigil
Tiffin Area Pax Christi Stand for peace in front of the Seneca County Courthouse at busy downtown corner during evening "rush hour." Signs available or bring your own. We vigil every Friday at the same time and place. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 4:30-5:30 PM, Seneca County Courthouse, Corner of Washington & Market Streets Event #128 | ||||||
| Tiffin | ||||||
| Peace Vigil
Tiffin Area Pax Christi Peace vigil at busy downtown corner. Weekly. Signs available or bring your own. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 4:30-5:30 PM, Seneca County Courthouse, Corner of Washington & Market Sts. Event #194 | ||||||
| Wooster | ||||||
| Rally in Peace In Downtown Wooster
Wooster Opposing the War and Wooster Democratic Socialists There will be a rally held in front of the Gazebo in downtown. Dr. John M. Schluep who works with veterans, he is himself a veteran, will speak at noon on "Healing the Wounds of War". There will also be an open mic so anyone can speak. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/20/2007 11:45-1 PM, Wooster, OH, Event #218 | ||||||
| PA - Pennsylvania | ||||||
| Lancaster | ||||||
| Iraq Moratorium Vigil
Lancaster SDS Lancaster SDS will be holding our second Iraq Moratorium action. Members of Lancaster SDS will be handing out black ribbons, armbands, and buttons in various Lancaster county schools to show support for bringing the troops home. There will also be a vigil that night at Penn’s Square (intersection of King and Queen) beginning at 7pm. Participants are encouraged to bring their own signs and candles. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 7 PM, Penn Square, Corner of Queen & King Street Event #152 | ||||||
| Pittsburgh | ||||||
| "Bring Me Home Now" Rally
CodePink, Women's Internationaql League for Peace and Freedom, Anti-War Committee of the Thomas Merton Center CODEPINK PITTSBURGH Women for Peace will hold a "Bring Me Home Now" Rally in conjunction with the October Iraq Moratorium events across the US on October 19th. For the last two weeks, members have been distributing small toy soldiers all over the city of Pittsburgh with pink tags reading "Bring Me Home Now", and the national icasualties.org website on them. The rally will feature a lifesized soldier with a pink tag, and our messages and signs will relate to the US and Iraqi casualty count and bringing the troops home now. Please join us! [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 6:30 PM, Corner of Forbes & Murray, Squirrel Hill Event #206 | ||||||
| TN - Tennessee | ||||||
| Clarksville | ||||||
| APSU SDS
APSU SDS chapter Students for a Democratic Society will hold a protest for peace. [Fort Campbell (101st Airborne) is in our town.] [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 11:30, APSU UC plaza, Event #215 | ||||||
| Monteagle | ||||||
| Iraq Moratorium Peace Vigil
Cumberland Center for Justice and Peace along with Student Peace Coalition of the University of the South This will be our fourth "Third Friday" demonstration in the Sewanee area.A photo of our September vigil is featured as a banner at the top of the homepage on this website site. For October, we will move 5 miles down the highway and bring our message into Monteagle, the nearest city, just off Interstate 1-24 where our visibility will be tremendously increased. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 4:30 - 5:30 pm, Sidewalk in front of 333 Motel, 333 East Main Event #155 | ||||||
| Nashville | ||||||
| IraqMoratorium
We have a peace rally today (Friday October 19), 5:00 to 6:30, on the sidewalk on West End Avenue in front of Centennial Park, across the street from Borders Books. This is part of the "Iraq Moratorium" effort which is organized at http://iraqmoratorium.org/. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 5 PM, Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave Event #216 | ||||||
| TX - Texas | ||||||
| El Paso | ||||||
| Iraq Moratorium
Students for Reform We will be handing out free black armbands and black ribbons as well as outlining on the sidewalk the bodies of those who wish to remember any particular person who has died in this war. Information will also be handed out. Be a part of this act of solidarity. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 10 am - 1pm, Leech Grove (University of Texas at El Paso, Event #329 | ||||||
| UT - Utah | ||||||
| Logan | ||||||
| Logan Peace Vigil
Cache Valley Peace Works On-going peace vigil, every Friday. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 5-6 PM, Downtown Logan, East side of Main Street between 100 N and Center Street Event #327 | ||||||
| VT - Vermont | ||||||
| Brattleboro | ||||||
| Rise Up Parade
Weekly vigil commitee We are planning a "Rise Up" parade, some in colonial dress, typifying, nonviolently, of course, the U.S. independence movement. We will utilize drums, wind instruments, pots and pans and wooden spoons and walk through all town areas, passing out explanatory leaflets. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 3:00 PM, Brattleboro Food Coop, Whetstone Creek Walkway, 2 Main Street Event #205 | ||||||
| Montpelier | ||||||
| Bring the Troops Home Now
American Friends Service Committee 3,807 plus white flags on State House lawn representing each of the U.S. soldiers and Marines killed in Iraq; pictures of Iraqis with reading of names of Iraqis killed; press conference with members of IVAW, Military Families Speak Out, Vets for Peace and others [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 7;00AM - 7:00PM, State House lawn, State Street Event #161 | ||||||
| WA - Washington | ||||||
| Seattle | ||||||
| Counter-recruiting
Stand Up Seattle Help the Moratorium stop the flow of troops for the Iraq occupation. Join us to banner and give young people educational materials. Be the change you want to see. [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 2:15 p.m., Military Recruiting Stations, 23rd Ave. So. & So. Jackson Street Event #164 | ||||||
| WI - Wisconsin | ||||||
| Milwaukee | ||||||
| Vigil/Rally for Peace
Milwaukee Coalition for a Just Peace [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 5-6pm, Corner of Water & Wisconsin, downtown, Event #137 | ||||||
| Milwaukee | ||||||
| Open Forum on Iraq War
Forum featuring Iraq Vets & MATC faculty & students. Movies before, at 10 AM (Ground Truth) & 11:30 (Beyond Wartime) [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/18/2007 Noon, Milwaukee Area Technical College, Rm M616, 1015 N. 6th St Event #330 | ||||||
| WV - West Virginia | ||||||
| Huntington | ||||||
| Iraq Moratorium Events
We need testimonials and speakers on hand- we're providing black armbands and ribbons. And, hopefully we'll get a camcorder for Youtube! Bring friends!! [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 7 PM, Hal Greer & 4th Avenue, Event #112 | ||||||
| Australia | ||||||
| - | ||||||
| Brisbane | ||||||
| Vigil
A team of us holds a vigil near the entrance to our local Army Barracks every Friday-from 4pm till dusk.This vigil has been going for 6 months now! [More info,_Contact,_Updates,_Comments_and_Reports] 10/19/2007 4 -5.30 PM, Enoggera, Outside Army Barracks Event #210 | ||||||