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From: Charles Underwood (peacecalendarvisi.com) | |
Date: Thu, 24 May 2007 22:22:50 -0700 (PDT) |
NOTE: To subscribe, to unsubscribe or to send event announcements, please write to peacecalendar [at] visi.com with "peace calendar" in the subject line. ALSO NOTE: The national exhibit "Eyes Wide Open" (or "boots" exhibit, named for the pair of boots for each soldier killed in Iraq, plus shoes for Iraqi civilians) has inspired a Minnesota Eyes Wide Open (52 pairs of boots as of 5/20). Already shown at Grand Rapids, Winona, Hibbing, Ely, the State Capitol Rotunda and elsewhere, this exhibit is available to travel to your location. Contact Jeanette Raymond at jluraymond [at] juno.com or 612-823-0436. My calendar and Dave Shove's Progressive Calendar are archived at http://lists.justcomm.org/pipermail/mn-prog-events/ Peace Calendar for May 24, 2007 now to 5/31, film "The Lives of Others" about East Berlin spy who begins to question his own life after seeing the freethinking couple he is spying on, Edina Cinema, 3911 W 50th St, Edina. www.landmarktheaters.com now to 6/2, exhibit about the legacy of the Korean War "Still Present Pasts," Intermedia Arts, 2822 Lyndale Ave S, Mpls. www.intermediaarts.org or 612-871-4444. 5/18 to 5/ 26, Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 pm, "Latitudes," an exhibition of art by community members who identify as Arab, Muslim, Berber or Iranian, California Building Gallery, 2205 California St NE, Mpls. $5. www.mizna.org Friday, 5/25, 1 to 4:30 pm, join Somali Women and Children's peace rally to protest illegal invasion and indiscriminate killings in Somalia, MN State Capitol, 75 MLK Blvd, St Paul. www.worldwidewamm.org Friday, 5/25, 4:30 to 5:30 pm, vigil to end the occupation of Palestine, Snelling & Summit Aves, St Paul. Karen, 651-283-3495. 5/25 to 5/31, 7:15 pm, film "10 Questions for the Dalai Lama" like Why do the poor seem happier than the rich? and How do you reconcile non-violence when faced with violence?, Oak St Cinema, 309 Oak St SE, Mpls. www.mnfilmarts.org 5/25 (6 to 10 pm) and 5/26 (10 to 10) and 5/27 (10 to 4), 3rd annual conference of the Muslim American Society of MN, Mpls Convention Center, 1301 - 2nd Ave S, Mpls. Alternate Saturdays, 1/13 to 6/9, 2 to 4 pm, interfaith dialogue organization Northern Lights Society presents series Understanding Islam, 2469 University Ave, Suite 110 E. St Paul. bilgin [at] nlight.org Series includes topics: diversity in Islam on 5/26 and Islamic art on 9/9. RSVP to rsvp [at] nlight.org Sunday, 5/27, 1 pm, anti-authoritarian Republican National Convention Welcoming Committee open meeting, Jack Pine Community Center, 2815 E Lake St, Mpls. www.nornc.org Tuesday, 5/29, 6:30 to 8:30, conversational salon with Polly Mann reading her play called Zenger,about pre-Resolutionar War German printer in America, tried for corrupting the king's governor of New York, Mad Hatter's Tea House, 943 W 7th, St Paul. 651-227-3228. Wednesday, 5/30, noon to 1:30, Humphrey Institute hosts Congressman Jim Ramstad, Cowles Auditorium, 301 - 19th Ave S, Mpls. www.hhh.umn.edu Wednesday, 5/30, 6:30 pm, Anti-War Committee hosts thank-you dinner "Work a Day for Peace" in appreciation for those who have donated a day's wages (or an hour's). Pasta, salad and dessert at Walker Church, 3104 - 16th Ave S, Mpls. www.antiwarcommittee.org Thursday, 5/31, 5:30 pm, potluck and listening session with peace prof Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer on "What do you want in your next US Senator?" as he considers a possible run, Community Presbyterian Church, 703 N Pokegama Ave, Grand Rapids, MN. (Or meet with Jack "on the bridge" for the 4:30 peace vigil.) davidvi [at] northic.com 6/1 to 6/7, film "Journey from the Fall" about Vietnam post-war re-education camps and hardships, Lagoon Cinema, 1312 Lagoon Ave, Mpls. www.landmarktheatertheaters.com Saturday, 6/2, 10 to 11:30 am, meeting of Homeless Veterans for Peace, Peacehouse, 510 E Franklin, Mpls. Bob 612-789-9020. Saturday, 6/2, 10 to 11:30 am, International Peace Observatory accompaniment worker Kelly Lundeen speaks on Colombia, Resource Center of the Americas, 301l Minnehaha Ave, Mpls. www.americas.org Saturday, 6/2, 10 to noon, WAMM book club discusses Antonia Juhasz's "The Bush Agenda: Invading the World, One Economy as a Time." FFI rabbas [at] usinternet.com Sunday, 6/3, 2 pm, "Being Peace" walking meditation in the style of Thich Nhat Hanh, gathering at 40th St and Bryant Ave S (Lyndale Farmstead Park) and walking slowly together about 45 minutes in silence and without signs through the Lake Harriet Peace Garden, Mpls. www.oceandharma.org or 612-722-6680. Wednesday, 6/6, 5 to 6 pm, on the 40th anniversary of Israel's 6-day war and the beginning of the occupation of Palestine, a special vigil to end the occupation of Palestine as well as ending the occupation of Iraq, Lake/Marchall bridge over the Mississippi. steichenfm [at] usfamily.net Wednesday, 6/6, 7 pm, 21-minute film of musical comedy "West Bank Story" about Israeli soldier who falls in love with Palestinian falafel cashier (followed by falafels, hummus and discussion), Unitarian Universalist Hall, 2nd and Linden St, Northfield. 507-645-7660. Wednesday, 6/, 7 pm, 21-minute film of musical comedy "West Bank Story" about Israeli soldier who falls in love with Palestinian falafel cashier (followed by falafels, hummus and discussion), Unitarian Universalist Hall, 2nd and Linden St, Northfield. 507-645-7660. Friday, 6/8, 5:45 pm, Palestine Solidarity Project sponsors participatory event "Life Under Occupation: Reflections on Palestine," with Middle East food and opportunities to share our stories, Macalester-Plymouth Church, 1658 Lincoln Ave, St Paul. 651-696-1642. Saturday, 6/9, 9:30 coffee, 10 to 11 am program, Palestine Solidarity Project presents "Israel's Occupation of Palestinians: Isn't 40 Years Encough?," Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 41st St & Lyndale, Mpls. 651-696-1642. 6/8 to 6/10, basic level Alternatives to Violence Project. www.fnvw.org Saturday, 6/9 2 pm, town hall organizing meeting "Resisting the Republican National Convention" including a clearinghouse of various organizations, an open mic discussion period and break-out sessions to decide next steps, St Paul Trades and Labor Hall, 411 Main St, St Paul. Childcare, snacks provided. vegan14ever [at] riseup.net Sunday, 6/10, 1 pm, anti-authoritarian Republican National Convention Welcoming Committee open meeting, Jack Pine Community Center, 2815 E Lake St, Mpls. www.nornc.org Sunday, 6/10, 6 pm (and the 2nd Sunday of each month), Veterans for Peace chapter 24 meeting, St Stephens School basement, 2130 Clinton Ave S, Mpls. waynewittman [at] msn.com Monday, 6/11, 9:30 to 11 am, Humphrey Institute hosts Congressman Keith Ellison, Cowles Auditorium, 301 - 19th Ave S, Mpls. www.hhh.umn.edu Monday, 6/11, 6:30 to 7:15 pm, Sisters of St Joseph of Carondelet present 11th day prayer for peace, Presentation Chapel, 1880 Randolph Ave, St Paul. www.csjstpaul.org or 651-690-7079. Monday, 6/11, 6:30 affinity groups, 7:30 chapter meeting, Network of Spiritual Progressives meeting, Plymouth Church, 1900 Nicollet Ave, Mpls. brucelissem [at] aol.com Monday, 6/11 (and every second Monday of the month), 7 pm, US Labor Against War,, Merriam Park Library, 1831 Marchall Ave, St Paul. Thomas Dooley at 651-645-0295. Wednesday, 6/13, 5 to 6 pm, special vigil to end the US occupation of Iraq and calling for an end to all torture, Lake/Marshall bridge over the Mississippi. (Wear an orange jumpsuit and hood, if you have them.) www.worldwidewamm.org Thursday, 6/14, 7 pm, NW Neighbors for Peace hosts U of M medicine and bioethics prof Steve Miles, talking about his book "Oath Betrayed: Torture, Medical Complicity and the War on Terror," Parish Community of St Joseph, 8701 - 36th Ave N, New Hope. wnn4p [at] yahoo.com or 763-545-2296. Saturday, 6/16, 10:30 to 7:30, Twin Cities Juneteenth celebration, Glenwood Ave between Xerxes and Theodore Worth Parkway, Mpls. Sunday, 6/17, 12:30 to 2 pm, Michael Luick-Thrams speaks on "Loving Your Enemy: Midwest Churches' Outreach to Germans during World War II" as part of ELCA's Peace with Justice Forum, Central Lutheran Church, 3rd Ave and 12th St, Mpls (near Mpls Convention Center). $7 lunch available, validated parking available at Central ramp on south side of church. dhilden [at] comcast.net Sunday, 6/17, 3 pm, IMPACT hosts "Building Sustainable Alternatives: A Call to Action!," Mayday Books, 301 Cedar Ave, Mpls. eric-angell [at] riseup.net 6/18 to 6/22, 9 to 4, free class in Human Rights and Genocide, Carlson School of Management, W Bank, Mpls. mccoy019 [at] umn.edu or www.igs.umn.edu/events/ 6/24 to 6/27, American Civil Liberties Union hosts a bus (cost to participants is only $10, with hotel also included) to DC for a rally to Restore Habeas Corpus, end torture and repeal the Military Commissions Act. Bus leaves the Twin Cities at 6 pm on Sunday for Tuesday rally and Wednesday return. For rally details, go to www.juneaction.com For local details contact Jana Kooren at 651-645-4097 x 123. ******************** VIGILS Every Sunday, noon to 1 pm, peace vigil at Summit and Snelling, St Paul. 651-699-8655. Every Sunday, 1 to 2 pm, St Croix Valley Peacemakers sponsors peace vigil at the Stillwater bridge, Stillwater. www.stcroixvalleypeacemakers.com or 651-275-0247. Every Monday, 4:15 to 5:15 pm, Vigil in downtown White Bear Lake at intersection of Highway 61 and 4th Street. FFI: www.worldwidewamm.org Every Tuesday, 4:30 to 5:30 pm, Peace vigil at 98th St. and Lyndale, Bloomington. 952-831-4276. Every Tuesday, 5 to 6 pm (all year), east end of Franklin bridge over the Mississippi River, Mpls. carolynbelle [at] pressenter.com Every Tuesday, 5 to 6 pm (time change), Penn Ave just north of 394, Bryn Mawr neighborhood of Mpls. bnlberry [at] netscape.net Every Wednesday, 7 to 8 a.m., Vigil at Alliant Tech, 5050 Lincoln, Edina. FFI: www.circlevision.org/alliantaction.html Every Wednesday, 4 to 5 pm, Peace walk, carrying signs in both directions from the corner of Hwy 241 and Co Rd 19 (across from St. Michael's Church), St. Michael. FFI: regofam [at] earthlink.net Every Wednesday, 4:45 to 5:45, Grandmothers for Peace vigil, 50th and Halifax, Edina (just west of France). www.worldwidewamm.org Every Wednesday, 5 to 6 pm, Vigil to end the occupation of Iraq, Lake/Marshall bridge over the Mississippi. www.worldwidewamm.org Every Wednesday, 4:30-5:30 pm, Peace vigil over footbridge at 85th Ave N and Hwy 252, Brooklyn Park FFI 763-566-8255 Every Wednesday, 6 pm, peace vigil at signal light on Hwy 169, Belle Plaine. JoAnne, 952-873-3315 Every Thursday, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Vigil in front of Lockheed Martin, NW corner of Pilot Knob Road and Yankee Doodle Road in Eagan. FFI: family4peace [at] msn.com Every Thursday, 4:30 to 6 pm, NW Neighbors for Peace sponsors vigil at Winnetka & 42nd Ave N, New Hope. nwn4p [at] yahoo.com Every Thursday, 5 to 6 pm, Peace vigil at intersection of Bridge and Fountain Streets, Albert Lea. sjmoore [at] smig.net Every Friday, noon to 1 pm, Anti-Recruitment vigil ³Our Children Are Not Cannon Fodder,² off Oak St and Washington Ave, East Bank of U, Minneapolis, 612-379-4716. Every Friday, 4:15 to 5:30 p.m., Vigil to end the occupation of Palestine, Snelling and Summit, St. Paul. steichenfm [at] usfamily.net Every Friday, 4:30, Red Wing Alliance for Peace sponsors a vigil at John Rick park, Red Wing, followed by potluck and discussion on alternate weeks. tuvecino [at] redwing.net Every Friday, 5 to 6 pm, Chisago City gathering for peace (chat, sing, run around with the kids, share food), Moberg Park, Chisago City. AARONWOODJW [at] aol.com Every Friday, 5 to 6 pm, peace vigil at Lagoon and Hennepin, Uptown Mpls. FFI: WAMM. Every Friday, J. Rich Park, 4:30 to 5:30 pm, Peace vigil, Hwy. 61 and West Avenue, RedWing. sherlev [at] redwing.net Every Saturday, 9 am, Peace walk, Fern and Hwy. 95, Cambridge. (8 block walk) ytpsund [at] yahoo.com Every Saturday, 11 am to noon, peace vigil at corner of Bridge and River St, Chippewa Falls, WI. FFI: lagoclam [at] aol.com or 715-726-0365. Every Saturday, 11 to noon, Minnetonka weekly peace demonstration, at Hwy 7 and 101. Park in Target Greatland lot; meet near entrance fountain. carydberg [at] comcast.net Every Saturday, noon to 12:15, Vigil at Bridge Square (Division and 4th), Northfield. mcgrath1 [at] rconnect.com Every Saturday, 2 to 3 pm (CORRECTED TIME), Mounds View peace vigil, SE corner of Hwy 10 and University Ave NE in Blaine. vanka485 [at] aol.com (CORRECTED EMAIL) or 763-717-9168. Every Saturday, 2 to 3 pm, Peace vigil at NE corner Co Hwy 10 & Univ Ave NE, Blaine. vanka485 [at] aol.com (New time and day.) (More vigils are listed at www.worldwidewamm.org )
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