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From: Charles Underwood (peacecalendarvisi.com) | |
Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2007 22:38:58 -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 June , 2007 now to 6/7, 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 Sunday, 6/3, 3 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 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 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. $20 contribution. Tuesday, 6/5, 6:30 pm, Pax Salon to discuss Cindy Sheehan's letter resigning from the peace movement, Mad Hatter's Tea House, 943 W 7th, St Paul. pattypax [at] earthlink.net 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, discussion on the Cuban 5, who have been imprisoned over 8 years after sharing information with US officials regarding south Florida groups committing terrorism in Cuba, Blegan Hall, room 205, 469 - 19th Ave S, U of M West Bank, Mpls. mncuba [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. Thursday, 6/7, 4 pm, Press conference re the march on the Republican National Convention and to announce the march route for the 1st day of the convention, Excel Center, St Paul. www.protestRNC2008.org Thursday, 6/7, 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. Thursday, 6/7, 7 pm, Valley Peacemakers host possible US Senate candidate, peace prof Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer, for a listening session about climate change, real security, peace issues and the common good, Ascension Episcopal Church, 214 N 3rd St, downtown Stillwater. bill_oldfather [at] yahoo.com or 651-275-0247. Thursday, 6/7, 7 pm, NW Neighbors for Peace hosts U of M medicine and bioethics prof Steve Miles speaks about his book "Oath Betrayed: Torture, Medical Complicity and the War on Terror," followed by Amnesty International group 315 coordinator Dick Bopp's comments, and film "Outlawed: Extraordinary Rendition, Torture and Disappearances in the 'War on Terror'," Parish Community of St Joseph, 8701 - 36th Ave N, New Hope. 763-545-2296. Friday, 6/8, 4:30 to 5:30 pm, vigil to end the occupation of Palestine, Snelling & Summit Aves, St Paul. Karen, 651-283-3495. Friday, 6/8, 5:45 to 8 pm, Palestine Solidarity Project sponsors Middle Eastern food, then 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 11:30 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 (location tentative). 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 Saturday, 6/10 3 to 8 pm, WAMM's 25th anniversary celebration, with music, hor d'oeuvres, cash bar (suggested donation $25 5o $250), Minnesota Boat Club on Raspberry Island, 1 S. Wabasha, St Paul. www.worldwidewamm.org or 612-827-5364. 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 pm, Network of Spiritual Progressives meeting with focus on Somalia, including accounts on over 300 women who have survived the violence, 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, 6 pm, MN Cuba Committee hosts program "Che Lives" about the importance of his ideas, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church community room, 2730 E 31st St, Mpls. mncuba [at] usfamily.net Thursday, 6/14, 6:30 pm, James Dorsey, rights attorney and founder of MN Advocates for Human Rights, lawyer for Guantanamo detainees who has been there 4 times, will speak about rights concerns at Guantanamo, Mpls Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mal, Mpls. www.friendsofmpl.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. Thursday, 6/14, 7 to 10 pm, Poets for Peace presents pieces from Spoken Word University and others, Walker Church, 3104 - 16th Ave S, Mpls. 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/ Tuesday, 6/19, 5 pm, MN Advocates for Human Rights holds awards dinner with theme "Human Rights, Justice and Peace: Truth and Reconciliation in Post-Conflict Societies" with keynote speaker Jerome Verdier of Liberia's Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and honoring Priscilla Hayner and Sofia Macher, The Depot in Mill District of downtown Mpls, 225 - 3rd Ave S, Mpls. www.mnadvocates.org Tuesday, 6/19, 6:30 pm, Pax Salon hosts Minnesota alliance of Peacemakers president Dick Bernard speaking about his perspective for peace, Mad Hatter's Tea House, 943 W 7th, St Paul. pattypax [at] earthlink.net Saturday, 6/23, 10:30 am, free film "9/11: Press for Truth" about spin and lies surrounding the 2001 event, Riverview Theater, 3800 - 42nd Ave S, Mpls. minnesota911 [at] yahoo.com 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. Sunday, 6/24, 1 pm, Republican National Convention Welcoming Committee open meeting, Jack Pine Community Center, 2815 E Lake St, Mpls. www.nornc.org Monday, 6/25, 7 pm, Palestinian physician, human rights leader and Gaza Project of the Middle East Children's Alliance Dr Mona El-Farra speaks at Joan of Arc Church, Hospitality Hall, 4537 - 3rd Ave S, Mpls. www.worldwidewamm.org Tuesday, 6/26, 6:30 pm, Pax Salon hosts Witness for Peace member Kristen Melby talking about Bush's plan for trade through Fast Track, Mad Hatter's Tea House, 943 W 7th, St Paul. pattypax [at] earthlink.net LOOK AHEAD DATES: July 14 is Pigstock, the Vets for Peace including camping, workshops with Elizabeth de la Vega, Steven Miles, Coleen Rowley and keynote address with Ann Wright, all in Hager Wisconsin. Contact tuvecino [at] redwing.net for more details. ******************** 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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