Alabama
Auburn. Friday, Aug. .15, 5 p. m. — IRAQ MORATORIUM VIGIL at Toomer’s Corner. All are invited to participate.Sponsored by Alliance for Peace and Justice. Bring candles, signs (some will be provided). Join thousands nationwide wearing black armbands or ribbons on the 3rd Friday of each month. See http://www.peaceeagle.org/.
California
Berkeley
East Bay Gray Panthers & Strawberry Creek Lodge Tenants Assoc. Gather on the 4 corners with signs, to sing, chant, hand out ribbons & info, play music and enjoy good cheer. Bring your positive attitudes and determination to end the wars and build the movement to end the wars. 2 - 4 P.M., Corners of University & Acton
Costa Mesa: We meet every Friday evening for an antiwar protest on the corner of Bristol & Anton from 5.00-7.00 PM
Daly City: Go Black for Iraq Moratorium. Activists around the country will be saying No More Business As Usual on the Third Friday of every month. In solidarity with the Iraq Moratorium, Reach and Teach's website will go black for 30 minutes at 12:00PM PDT once a month thereafter until the war in Iraq ends. Click here to see what it will look like. Will you join us in this action by having your website go black for 30 minutes on the Third Friday of every month and displaying a message to "Pray and Act for Peace"? You can either do this manually yourself by creating your own page and temporarily replacing your home page on your website or we've written some code that you can use.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) Noon, Gualala Post Office, Highway 1
Jackson: Join us for a vigil in the foothills. We meet on the third Friday of every month from 5:00 to 6:30 at the corner of Hwys. 49 and 88. Bring signs, flags, etc.
Livermore: Iraq Moratorium actions every month. We meet at 5:30pm at the downtown fountains (corner of First Street and Livermore Avenue) and vigil for about an hour. Sponsored by Tri-Valley CAREs. Join us! 5:30 to 6:30 PM, First and Livermore
Oakland. Shut Down The War Machine! 8/15/2008 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Intersection of 40th & Telegraph Avenue. Sponsored by Alameda County Peace and Freedom Party. We'll greet evening commuters at this busy intersection near the MacArthur BART station with our signs: "Shut Down the War Machine" and others you may bring.
Oakland. Tuesday, August 19, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Living Graveyard. City sidewalk in front of the Oakland Federal Building, 1301 ClayStreet, Oakland, CA 94612. Bring a pad to lie on and a white sheet to cover yourself with.This is street theater, not Civil Disobedience. We will lie at least three feet apart and not block entry to the building. The names of Californians who have died in Iraq and the names of Iraqis who have died will be read during the event. This event is wheelchair accessible and free. For information visit http://www.epicalc.org/
Pasadena: The Pasadena Iraq Moratorium will hold a vigil on Lake Ave. at the 210 freeway beginning at 5:00 PM during rush hour traffic to demand an end to the war and occupation and to bring our troops home now!
Point Arena: Join us in front of the Point Arena post office Friday, August 15; Noon-1:00pm . We have leaflets for interested folks with information about Iraq Moratorium and Women in Black. Remember your warm clothing, as it can get cold and foggy in a moment. Bring your favorite banner or poster, too. We are proud to take a stand for Peace and Community throughout the world.
San Diego County
Ramona Forum and Vets For Peace We will stop the war when people want it so. Every week we protest to change their minds. Join Ramona Forum and Vets For Peace! We have weekly rallies in 8 locations! (click link for locations) 4:30 to 6PM, Route 67 and Dye Roads, 8 locations!San Francisco Bernal Heights Vigil. Join your Bernal Heights neighbors for a monthly vigil to protest the U.S. occupation of IraqPlace: Cortland Avenue and Andover Street Day: Third Friday Every Month, Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Bring: flashlight, candles, anti-war signs, friends 8/15/08 6 to 7 p.m., Cortland Ave & Andover St.
San Francisco: Haight Ashbury Neighborhood Peace Vigil, 6 to 8 p. m., in the Golden Gate Park Panhandle, at Masonic and Fell. Neigborhood Peace Vigil (everyone welcome). One issue focus--end the war in Iraq. We will have signs, but you are welcome to bring your own. There will be food and music. Support the Iraqi people and the troops by ending the war now. Our vigil will continue every third Friday of the month until the war ends.
Colorado
Colorado Springs: We'll be assembling for "bannering" on Friday, August 15th, noon to 1pm at the pedestrian overpass of the Intestate 25 that goes from Denver through Colorado Springs to Pueblo and New Mexico. We'll have an even bigger message than last month (see our July report under "reports from the fiield" here on the website.)
Durango. Animas SDS and SWCPJC will be expanding our regular weekly Friday peace vigils once a month into a larger Iraq Moratorium event. 4:30 - 5:30 PM, Corner of 11th St. & Main Ave.
Connecticut
Cornwall. PEACE FESTIVAL. The Cornwall Iraq Moratorium Network will host a peace festival on Friday, August 15, at 6:30 P.M., at Foote Fields, Route 4, Cornwall. The festival will feature a potluck picnic supper and live music by the Biocentrics Brass Band, Rachel and the Homegrown Band and le Special. Everyone is invited to bring family, friends, and picnic food to share. For information, call 672-0183.
Norwich. Iraq Moratorium Vigil. Come join us at a peaceful vigil with like-minded Americans who want an end to the war & a safe return of our service men & women.Wear black, bring signs, or just stand with us in support of an end to war.The Youth Peace Group at NFA and the War Resisters League will also participate in the Iraq Moratorium. We will stand vigil with signs as reminders of our continued occupation from 4-6 PM. There will be quite the diversity of ages and backgrounds. Come stand at the Iraq Moratorium Vigil on Friday! YOUR SILENCE, YOUR LEGACY! 4:00PM- 6PM, Chelsea Parade, In Front of Norwich Free Academy
Norwich. Free Movie Night. Tuesday, August 12th at 5:30pm.Otis Library Community Room, 261 Main Street. (Which documentary not confirmed yet.)
Florida
Fort Lauderdale: Broward AntiWar Coalition This is a simple honk and wave event, people hold signs at a busy intersection. We get a good response. 5-7pm, Welcome Park, 2402 South Federal Highway
Lutz: Please join us on the THIRD FRIDAY of every month at the busy intersection of N US Hwy 41 and Sunset Ln in Lutz, FL at "rush hour" Friday, August 15 from 4:30 to 6:00 PM. Park in the Winn-Dixie parking lot on the SE corner of the intersection. This is a monthly vigil focused on "Bring the Troops Home" and "End the War in Iraq". We hold signs, wave and give thumbs-up to all the passersby who honk to support ending the war and bringing the troops home. This vigil is a reminder of the catastrophic costs of this war, most importantly the human lives that are irreplaceable. Won't you join us?
Miami: Honk and Wave Rally, Friday, Aug. 2: Sponsored by Democracy for America Miami Dade, Veterans for Peace, and Miami for Peace. Dare to show your feelings about the war in Iraq and this Bush administration to the rush hour crowd. You'll be pleasantly surprised at the support you'll receive and you'll meet a great group of fun, like minded people. First Friday of each month. Corner of US 1 and SW 17 Ave., (parking under Metrorail)
Naples: 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. 4:30pm--5:30pm, Pine Ridge & US 41,
Port Richie: Florida Peace Action Network Morning rush hour demonstration; great visuals and drumming. Bring a sign or use one of ours. Park at Denny's (NW intersection) and join us for breakfast afterwards. 7:30am-8:30am, Ridge Rd and US19, SW intersection
Tallahassee: We have had a street side informational picket for seven years every Sunday 12:30 - 2:30 and Thursdays 4-6, NOT IN THE RAIN. Old Capitol Steps, 500 S Monroe
Georgia
Brunswick. GlynnPeace: Citizens to End the War in Iraq. This will be our 12th Iraq Moratorium Vigil outside the Post Office where our Congressional representative, Jack Kingston (R-1) has an office.Wear black,bring water and A FRIEND ! Noon - 1 p.m., U.S. Post Office/Federal
Building, 805 Gloucester StreetMacon. Peace Vigils every Friday Afternoon 5 - 5:30pm - Signs are provided.- Meet across the street from the Post Office on College Street in Macon, Georgia http://www.macon-bibb.com/Peace/
Illinois
Chicago. New Hope United Methodist Church, Peace Vigil at 7 p.m. every Third Friday, 7115 W. Hood, Chicago, 773-775-1215.
DeKalb. Vigil for Peace every Friday. De Kalb Interfaith Network for Peace and Justice, 5-6 p.m., Memorial Park , North 1st Street and Lincoln Hwy. Contact: Dan Kenney 815-793-0950 dan@dekalbinterfaithnetwork.org
Oak Park. Peace Vigil. We have prayed, sang, stood in silence, "testified" for Peace on Fridays for more than five years.This is a faith based Vigil but ALL are welcome!! 7 p.m., First United Church of Oak Park, 848 Lake Street .
Kentucky
Lexington: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Friday August 15, Corner of Nicholasville Road with Waller & Cooper Dr. Join central Kentucky's Peace Action Task Group at rush hour on this busy corner outside Fayette Mall. We will be standing on all four corners holding signs asking for commuters to honk if they agree with our calls to: 1) Support Our Troops; End the War and 2) for the impeachment of Vice President Dick Cheney for violations of national and international law associated with the Iraq War.
Maryland
MassachusettsSilver Spring/Takoma Park. Iraq Moratorium Vigil sponsored by Takoma Moratorium. We'll be back at the Takoma Metro station for our August demonstration. We will have signs and pass out leaflets. In September we will follow the demo with a potluck at the Presbyterian Church. 08/15/2008 6-7 pm, Takoma Metro.
Takoma/Silver Spring. CodePink initiated, community maintained. We are entering our fourth year in front of Walter Reed. We hold a weekly vigil to demand the immediate withdrawal of all troops, care for the wounded, and full benefits for the veterans! Please join us on Moratorium Day and on every Friday. 7-9 PM, Georgia Avenue, between Dahlia & Elder Sts,NW
Amherst: We will be tabling at noon on August 15 at the main intersection of downtown Amherst, getting people to sign the 4000+ card and holding a peace banner. We will also ring the bells at Grace church in downtown Amherst 21 times at noon.
Springfield: We are gathering at 4 pm at the Federal building in Springfield for a short rally, then will encircle the building and hold hands around it. The theme for the day is "Dont Invade Iran." We are calling our action "Hands Around the Federal Building". Car pools are coming from all over we need 350 people to make this work. We are confident we will have that. Eric Wasileski 413.367.0320 .Veterans for Peace Chapter 95.
Michigan
Detroit: Barack Obama has called for a surge of military activity in Afghanistan. He is portraying the occupation of Afghanistan as the "Good War." There is no good war. In observance of Iraq Moratorium, we are asking people to send a letter to the editor by this coming Friday, August 15. The letter should address military disengagement — along with determined and sincere diplomatic efforts — for both Iraq and Afghanistan. Click the following link to generate the letter: http://www.usalone.com/cgi-bin/petition.cgi?pnum=875
Lansing: The weekly noon-hour peace vigil in front of the Michigan Capitol
Building in downtown Lansing continues. Lansing-area people have been
holding a weekly vigil for peace and justice since September of 2001.
Sponsoring organizations include the Greater Lansing Network Against War &
Injustice (http://www.glnawi.org/), the Peace Education Center (http://www.peaceedcenter.org/), and the Lansing Peace Vigil Community.
The noon-hour vigil in front of the Capitol is one way that people in Lansing participate in the Iraq Moratorium. There may also be other local Third Friday peace actions. Arrive a little before noon if possible - and dress for the weather, with hat and sunscreen in the summer or warm clothing in the winter. We gather on the sidewalk, facing the street at the intersection of Capitol Avenue and Michigan Avenue. Bring your own sign if you like, or use one of ours. At 1 pm, the vigil closes as participants gather in a circle, share local peace and justice announcements, and share a moment of closing silence for peace. Our numbers usually range between 15 and 30. New people are always welcome at any weekly Friday noon-hour peace vigil. For more information, see http://www.glnawi.org/.
Minnesota
Duluth. This month's Iraq Moratorium picket will be on Friday, Aug. 15. We'll be holding a one hour picket in Canal Park from 4:30pm to 5:30pm. We'll be gathering in front of the DeWitt Seitz Building on Canal Park Drive and Buchanan Street. Join us in holding signs and handing out fliers against the ongoing Iraq war. We'll have extra signs on hand, though feel free to bring your own. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend! Northland Anti-War Coalition: http://northlandantiwar.blogspot.com/
New York
Brooklyn: Somebody once said the definition of insanity is repeating behavior and expecting different results. Remember the rhetoric and saber-rattling that got us into our current mess? It's deja vu all over again with House Concurrent Resolution 362, which wants to sanction and perhaps blockade Iran, so the Granny Peace Brigage is taking to the street... STOP 362 PHONE-A-THON, Friday, August 15, Noon to 1:30 p.m.,Brooklyn Borough Hall. http://www.grannypeacebrigade.org/
North Carolina
Fayetteville. Fayetteville Peace with Justice Bring signs highlighting the costs of the war -- to go with the wall of names of soldiers killed and our"Bring Them Home Now" banner. 5 pm, Market House, Greene and Hay Sts.
Ohio
Chagrin Falls. Peace March on Saturday August 16th at 12:30. Meet in front of Chagrin Falls Township Hall.
Cincinnati. Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center Ongoing monthly Event - 3rd Friday of every month, 5:30pmIRAQ MORATORIUM: Neighborhood Peace VigilsMARK YOU CALENDARS...Notice some cancellations, time changes, and location changes:
LOCATIONS:
*Spring Grove Village: Corner of Derby & WintonContact: Kristen Barker: 513-403-9963 NEW LOCATION
*Price Hill: Corner of Enright and W. 8thContact: Sue Casey Leininger: 513-579-8547
*Northside: Hoffner park, corner of Blue Rock and HamiltonContact: Elizabeth Motter: 513-591-1407 or emotter@fuse.net NEW TIME: 4:30-5:30
*Clifton: Fountain in Burnet Wood, corner of Clifton and LudlowContact: Judy Cirillo: jcirillo.1@juno.com
*Mt. Healthy: Heritage Park, on Hamilton, right after Cross CountyContact: Karen Arnett, karen.arnett@fuse.net NEW TIME: 5:00-6:00
*Northern Kentucky: Newport Peace Bell, (corner of York and 4th St)Contact Vicki Dierig - vickidierig@yahoo.com
*Anderson: -CANCELLED THIS MONTH-
*Miami Township: New location being determined. Contact Lauren Thamann-Raines, lpt89@hotmail.com
- Bring any relevant peace signs if you have them. IJPC has several banners and signs and will provide some at each site. .Do you live in a neighborhood that didn't have a vigil? Are interested in having one next month? Great! Just call Sue at IJPC for more details, 579-8547!Fremont. Every Friday from 5 to 6 p.m. we stand with signs promoting peace and stop the war. Any like minded people are welcome to join us one time or many. Corner of West State St and Front St. We also have a booth at the Sandusky County Fair in Fremont, Ohio, August 19 to August 24th from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. We will be handing out information showing the cost of the war with Iraq and what that money could be used for, such as, health care, roads, schools, etc.
Portsmouth. Fellowship of Reconciliation Peace Demonstration. We will present Representative Schmidt with a letter stating our desire for peace and justice. We carry signs for peace, impeachment, bring troops home, etc. 4-5 pm, Jean Schmidt's Office., 6th & Chillicothe Sts.
Utah
Logan: Peace Vigil. Join us at the weekly peace vigil each Friday evening from 5-6pm on the east side of Main Street in front of the Logan Tabernacle. The vigil is sponsored by Cache Valley Peace Works and Logan Friends Meeting (Quakers) and Cache Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.
West Virginia
Morgantown. Morgantown residents have been meeting once each month for the last 4½ years to protest the war in Iraq. Newcomers are always welcome. Please bring a sign to hold. 4:00p - 6:00p, Mon County Courthouse Square, High Street
Wisconsin
DePere. The public is invited to an ecumenical prayer service
for peace in Iraq, Friday, Aug. 15, 7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., Chapter Room, St.
Norbert Abbey, 1016 N. Broadway, De Pere, WI. For more information, please
contact Br. Steve Herro, 920-337-4345, email steve.herro@snc.edu.
Dodgeville. Courthouse Vigil. The Grassroots Citizens for Peace, a group that has members from Dodgeville, Mineral Point, Spring Green and Barneveld, will hold its monthly vigil in front of the Iowa County Courthouse from 4 to 4:30 PM. The vigil will be followed by our monthly meeting to plan educational activities and intergenerational events.
Hayward. Iraq Moratorium Vigil for Peace, sponsored by Peace North and Veterans for Peace Chapter 153, from 4 to 6 p.m. in observance of Iraq Moratorium Day #12. We'll be at the corner of Highways 27 and 63 in beautiful downtown Hayward. Please come, bring a friend and a sign as well, and let's continue to show our opposition to this war!
Janesville: 4 p.m. Rock Valley-Fellowship of Reconciliation and friends will gather on the corner of Blackbridge Road and Milton Avenue for an Iraq Moratorium vigil (#8 for us.) This area of town is very busy all the time, but more so on Friday afternoon. Our focus is Stop the War! We have signs but feel free to bring your own, but please join in our focus. Thanks. Sue Nelson snelson@habiba.org
LaCrosse. We will be meeting (vigil style) the afternoon/evening of the 15th from 5-6 on the corner of 3rd and Cass. Bring peace signs, wear arm bands against the war in Iraq.
Manitowoc. Peace Vigil. Lakeshore Peacemakers hold a weekly vigil for peace, and on the Third Friday for the Iraq Moratorium. August 15, 4:30 p.m., 8th Stret & Maritime Drive.
Milwaukee. Peace Action Wisconsin, Milwaukee Coalition for a Just Peace sponsor a vigil and rally at downtown's busiest corner, with signs, flags and banners. We leaflet pedestrians to tell them about the Iraq Moratorium and invite drivers to honk their horns in support, with a good response. Join us for all or part of the hour. Peace Action 414-964-5158
Rice Lake. The People for Peace in Rice Lake will stand for peace for two hours on Friday, August 15th, from 4-6 pm at the corner of Knapp and Main streets on the north end of town. The stand is in observance of Iraq Moratorium Day # 12
Stevens Point. Weekly Demonstration ,Downtown, by the Shopko parking lot, 3:30 p.m., sponsored by Concerned Citizens of Stevens Point.
Waupaca. A first Iraq Moratorium event in Waupaca, on Friday,Aug. 15 from 3 to 3:30 p.m., across the street from Chez Marche at 108 S. Main. People for Peace and Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice board members, who
are meeting later in Amherst,will vigil together. Contact: xofferson@wi.rr.com
Woodruff. Prayer vigil for peace, Pax Christi Northwoods. This is an hour of silent prayer for peace held weekly in a small chapel at the church. Noon to 1 p.m., August 15, Holy Family Chuch, Highway J.
Wyoming
Laramie. Stand Up for Peace on the corner of 3rd and Grand every Friday evening,4:45-5:15, since January 2003. Come join us. Bring a sign or use one ofours.
