Events
« August 01, 2009 - August 31, 2009 »
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08 / 1
Start: 8:30 am
End: 7:00 pm
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Walk For
A Nuclear Free
Future
July 31, to August 9, 2009
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Let us Join together calling for:
* Abolition of all Nuclear Weapons
* An end to Nuclear Power
* Conversion to a Peaceful, Sustainable Way of life
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Jeff Klein of Dorchester People for Peace will report back on the Viva Palestina humanitarian aid convoy which reached Gaza on July 15. (Read Jeff's reports from Gaza)
 
The New England United business meeting will follow. New England United is a coalitition of antiwar organizations across New England. NEU organized an antiwar demonstration which drew 10,000 people to the Boston Common on October 27, 2007.
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08 / 2
Start: 11:00 am
End: 7:00 pm
Walk for a Nuclear Free Future visits Dorchester: Ten members of the Buddhist Peace Pagoda in Leverett, Mass are walking this year to mark the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The First Parish Church has kindly offered to let them spend the night at the church at 10 Parish St. on Meetinghouse Hill, and DPP is providing them dinner. Please join them there from about 5 to 7 pm, and contact Betsy Miessner if you would like to spend the night with the walkers at the Church.
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08 / 3
Start: 9:00 am
End: 6:00 pm
9am - Meeting at Cambridge City Hall, followed by Boston City Hall
1pm - Refreshments and discussion with Peace Walkers at Mass Peace Action office, First Church (Hastings Room), 11 Garden St, Cambridge (RSVP)
Afternoon - Meeting at Newton City Hall
6pm - Potluck Dinner, First Unitarian Society Newton, 1326 Washington St, West Newton.
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08 / 4
Start: 12:00 am
Start: 2009 Aug 4 - 12:00am
End: 2009 Aug 9 - 12:00am
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Walk For
A Nuclear Free
Future
July 31, to August 9, 2009
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Let us Join together calling for:
* Abolition of all Nuclear Weapons
* An end to Nuclear Power
* Conversion to a Peaceful, Sustainable Way of life
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08 / 5
(all day)
Start: 2009 Aug 4 - 12:00am
End: 2009 Aug 9 - 12:00am
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Walk For
A Nuclear Free
Future
July 31, to August 9, 2009
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Let us Join together calling for:
* Abolition of all Nuclear Weapons
* An end to Nuclear Power
* Conversion to a Peaceful, Sustainable Way of life
Start: 6:00 pm
 Presented by: Honduran delegation led by Dr. Juan Almendares
The Committee in Solidarity with the Honduran Resistance (Comite en Solidaridad con la Resistencia Hondurena) was launched in Boston on August 1. The committee plans a fund-raiser for humanitarian aid, via the Bloque Popular, to people near the border where the Honduran President is now. The Boston committee will be working in solidarity with groups in Honduras such as the National Front of Resistance Against the Coup. The committee is also building two events, co-sponsored by a number of groups, including Centro Presente, on August 5 and 6.
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
The conflict in Afghanistan/Pakistan continues to worsen. The U.S. has sent more troops; there is increased fighting, violence, death and destruction; and a major new war may be coming. We must organize to stop this war, end militarism, and put the priority on funding social justice and improving the quality of life in our communities. This participatory workshop will present some basic information about the war in Afghanistan/Pakistan and cutting the military budget. We will discuss things we can do to help set things right.
Start: 7:00 pm
Dear Friends,
During the months of August and September we will be showing the
Robert Greenwald documentary, "Rethink Afghanistan" at locations all
around the state. This documentary raises critical questions about
the consequences of U.S. policy and the recent troop escalation that
all Americans need to consider. Greenwald and his crew made several
visits to Afghanistan, most recently in March of 2009, and interviewed
many Afghan civilians as well as U.S. and Afghan political leaders and
foreign policy experts. If you are interested in hosting a showing in
your community please contact me at susi@nhpeaceaction.org or call our
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08 / 6
(all day)
Start: 2009 Aug 4 - 12:00am
End: 2009 Aug 9 - 12:00am
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Walk For
A Nuclear Free
Future
July 31, to August 9, 2009
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Let us Join together calling for:
* Abolition of all Nuclear Weapons
* An end to Nuclear Power
* Conversion to a Peaceful, Sustainable Way of life
Start: 7:30 am
End: 8:30 am
Stand with Us for Peace: Silent Vigil
Commemorate the atomic bombings of
Hiroshima and Nagasaki on August 6 and 9, 1945
Call for the abolishment of nuclear weapons
call 781-899-6230 or 617-926-8560 or
email: wces@rcn.com for more information
Start: 10:00 am
Panelists will include:
Dr. Juan Almendares (to be confirmed) - internationally known Honduran medical doctor, human rights activist, environmental leader and alternative medicine practitioner.
Oscar Chacon - Executive Director of National Alliance of Latin American & Caribbean Communities (NALACC), former director of Centro Presente.
Abencio Fernandez Pineda - Coordinator of Center for the Investigation and Defense of Human Rights in Honduras (CIPRODEH) for the western region of Honduras
Maria Luisa Jimenez - Former police officer in Honduras, denounced corruption in the police force and now an activist for transparency in government and women's rights.
Start: 6:00 pm
Boycott Motorola August Actions
Please support the call from Palestine to participate in B/D/S work, and help put consumer pressure on Motorola to stop aiding Israeli apartheid and profiting from Israel's war crimes.
When: Thursday August 6, 6pm
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Stand with Us for Peace
commemorate the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
on August 6 and 9, 1945
vigil, followed by speakers, music,
candle-boat float at the dock
Another Hiroshima Day vigil will be held at 7:30 a.m. on Waltham Common.
Start: 7:00 pm
View from a Grain of Sand (62 min)
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Bring a sign and a candle to remember those killed in the nuclear holocaust, and to urge all not to use nuclear weapons.
Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm
 [Note: UJP is asking people to attend this meeting and to raise questions to Rep. Markey, to question the hyper-activity around Iran's nuclear program - ignoring the fact that Israel already has nuclear weapons, and Iran doesn't, and is not currently developing nuclear weapons. The focus on Iran is a diversionary tactic to divert our attention away from the plight of the Palestinians - this is part of the propaganda campaign of the Israeli government. We need to keep the focus on the oppression of the Palestinians, the evictions, the demolition of their houses, the ongoing building of settlements, the situation in Gaza. - Ed.]
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08 / 7
(all day)
Start: 2009 Aug 4 - 12:00am
End: 2009 Aug 9 - 12:00am
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Walk For
A Nuclear Free
Future
July 31, to August 9, 2009
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Let us Join together calling for:
* Abolition of all Nuclear Weapons
* An end to Nuclear Power
* Conversion to a Peaceful, Sustainable Way of life
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08 / 8
(all day)
Start: 2009 Aug 4 - 12:00am
End: 2009 Aug 9 - 12:00am
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Walk For
A Nuclear Free
Future
July 31, to August 9, 2009
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Let us Join together calling for:
* Abolition of all Nuclear Weapons
* An end to Nuclear Power
* Conversion to a Peaceful, Sustainable Way of life
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08 / 9
End: 12:00 am
Start: 2009 Aug 4 - 12:00am
End: 2009 Aug 9 - 12:00am
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Walk For
A Nuclear Free
Future
July 31, to August 9, 2009
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Let us Join together calling for:
* Abolition of all Nuclear Weapons
* An end to Nuclear Power
* Conversion to a Peaceful, Sustainable Way of life
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08 / 10
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08 / 11
Start: 4:30 pm
End: 6:00 pm
PARK ST., INFORMATIONAL PICKET IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE HONDURAN RESISTANCE
International Day of Action
Called by the Committee in Solidarity with the Honduran Resistance, Proyecto Hondureno, CISPES-Boston, Boston May Day Committee
(Please send a note to info@hondurasresists.org to endorse and to participate)
www.hondurasresists.org
August 11, 2009:
Global Action Day for Honduras
by Via Campesina
To the sisters and brothers of all the regions of Via Campesina
To the sisters and brothers of all social movements
To all the people of the world
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08 / 12
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08 / 13
Start: 1:00 am
Start: 2009 Aug 13 - 1:00am
End: 2009 Aug 16 - 1:00pm
I am writing to invite your young members and friends to apply for the Think Outside the Bomb National Conference to take place in Albuquerque, New Mexico this August 13-16. For five years, Think Outside the Bomb has brought young people together to share resources, strategize collaboratively, and build a widespread movement for nuclear disarmament. More than simply educating students on nuclear issues, we aim to engage every single participant intellectually, emotionally, and personally. We seek to give each participant not only the inspiration to work for a nuclear-free future for the coming year, but the tools and skills to do that work and the opportunity and camaraderie to start this organizing.
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08 / 14
(all day)
Start: 2009 Aug 13 - 1:00am
End: 2009 Aug 16 - 1:00pm
I am writing to invite your young members and friends to apply for the Think Outside the Bomb National Conference to take place in Albuquerque, New Mexico this August 13-16. For five years, Think Outside the Bomb has brought young people together to share resources, strategize collaboratively, and build a widespread movement for nuclear disarmament. More than simply educating students on nuclear issues, we aim to engage every single participant intellectually, emotionally, and personally. We seek to give each participant not only the inspiration to work for a nuclear-free future for the coming year, but the tools and skills to do that work and the opportunity and camaraderie to start this organizing.
Start: 7:00 pm
Music: Ernesto Arroyo, Lady Enchantress, Sergio Reyes, Simon Rios, Rafael Medina
Featuring: Honduras photo slideshow, dancing, food
PRESENTED BY: Proyecto Hondureño/ Committee in solidarity with the Honduran Resistance
Endorsed by: American Friends Service Comittee- Project Voice, Centro Presente, Boston May Day Committee, Bolivarian Circle Martin Luther King, Massachussets Global Action, Chelsea United Against the War, CISPES
For more information contact:
Tito Meza at 617-610-3784 proyectohondureno@gmail.com
Simon Rios at 603-882-7894 elektrodread@gmail.com
Flyer in English (pdf)
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08 / 15
(all day)
Start: 2009 Aug 13 - 1:00am
End: 2009 Aug 16 - 1:00pm
I am writing to invite your young members and friends to apply for the Think Outside the Bomb National Conference to take place in Albuquerque, New Mexico this August 13-16. For five years, Think Outside the Bomb has brought young people together to share resources, strategize collaboratively, and build a widespread movement for nuclear disarmament. More than simply educating students on nuclear issues, we aim to engage every single participant intellectually, emotionally, and personally. We seek to give each participant not only the inspiration to work for a nuclear-free future for the coming year, but the tools and skills to do that work and the opportunity and camaraderie to start this organizing.
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Start: 8:00 pm
In an effort to build international solidarity with the Palestinian people, the Viva Palestina humanitarian aid convoy succeeded in breaking the siege of Gaza. Over 90% of those killed from Israel’s recent invasion of Gaza were civilians, and the ongoing blockade is preventing basic necessities such as medical supplies and food from entering Gaza. At the same time, Palestinians in the West Bank also continue to suffer daily from the brutal Israeli occupation, which is supported by billions of US taxpayer dollars every year.
Come hear four activists who recently returned from Gaza and the West Bank speak about conditions on the ground and what we can do to build a solidarity movement. Featuring local activists who just returned from Gaza and the West Bank: Tom Arabia, Gerard “Hozz” Hosman, Khury Peterson-Smith, and Madeline Burrows.
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08 / 16
End: 1:00 pm
Start: 2009 Aug 13 - 1:00am
End: 2009 Aug 16 - 1:00pm
I am writing to invite your young members and friends to apply for the Think Outside the Bomb National Conference to take place in Albuquerque, New Mexico this August 13-16. For five years, Think Outside the Bomb has brought young people together to share resources, strategize collaboratively, and build a widespread movement for nuclear disarmament. More than simply educating students on nuclear issues, we aim to engage every single participant intellectually, emotionally, and personally. We seek to give each participant not only the inspiration to work for a nuclear-free future for the coming year, but the tools and skills to do that work and the opportunity and camaraderie to start this organizing.
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Note: The Event is Cancelled due to a schedule conflict. Community Change will attempt to reschedule for later this year.
Co-hosted by
Community Change, Inc. and
the Fair Housing Center
of Greater Boston
An intimate evening of Jazz with
Semenya McCord and pianist
Frank Wilkins
About Semenya
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08 / 17
Start: 9:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm
FIXER: THE TAKING OF AJMAL NAQSHBANDI begins with the relationship between Naqshbandi, a young Afghan journalist, translator and coordinator, and one of his clients, Christian Parenti, an American journalist (and one of the film's producers). Over the course of six months, their paths converge, and then separate. Naqshbandi is subsequently kidnapped by Taliban forces, along with Italian reporter Daniele Mastrogiacomo and Afghan driver Sayed Agha, who is immediately beheaded. As foreign powers increase pressure to bring a fast resolution to the kidnapping, the Afghan government bungles its response, leaving Naqshbandi's family with mounting frustration. The Taliban release Mastrogiacomo after weeks in captivity, but Naqshbandi is later killed.
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08 / 18
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08 / 19
Start: 7:00 pm
On August 8, Providence City Council member Miguel Luna and RI Mobilization Committee member Shaun Joseph will travel to Honduras as part of a week-long International Mission for Solidarity, Accompaniment and Observation. The U.S.-based part of the delegation is being organized by Quest for Peace, a project of the Quixote Center.
Come hear eyewitness accounts of the Honduran people’s struggle against the coup from Providence City Councilman Miguel Luna and antiwar activist Shaun Joseph. Miguel and Shaun will be only a few days back from Honduras–don’t miss this unique opportunity!
For more info, email ristopwar@gmail.com
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08 / 20
Start: 6:00 pm
Boycott Motorola August Actions
Please support the call from Palestine to participate in B/D/S work, and help put consumer pressure on Motorola to stop aiding Israeli apartheid and profiting from Israel's war crimes.
When: Thursday August 6, 6pm
Start: 6:30 pm
Dear Friends,
During the months of August and September we will be showing the
Robert Greenwald documentary, "Rethink Afghanistan" at locations all
around the state. This documentary raises critical questions about
the consequences of U.S. policy and the recent troop escalation that
all Americans need to consider. Greenwald and his crew made several
visits to Afghanistan, most recently in March of 2009, and interviewed
many Afghan civilians as well as U.S. and Afghan political leaders and
foreign policy experts. If you are interested in hosting a showing in
your community please contact me at susi@nhpeaceaction.org or call our
Start: 7:30 pm
End: 10:30 pm
North Ireland Singer/Songwriter Brings Music & Stories of Peace to First Church in Ipswich, U.C.C., Meetinghouse Green
IPSWICH, MA: Internationally acclaimed song writer and peace advocate Tommy Sands will offer a benefit concert Thursday, August 20th at 7:30 p.m. for The House of Peace and their work with The Iraqi Children’s Project.
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08 / 21
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08 / 22
Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:00 am
Meeting to begin at United Church across the street @ 11:00 AM
Healthcare- not warfare, Abolish nuclear weapons, cut military spending, out of Afghanistan
Sponsored by Metrowest Peace Action
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08 / 23
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08 / 24
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08 / 25
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08 / 26
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08 / 27
Start: 5:30 pm
End: 7:00 pm
Dear compas,
The Committee in Solidarity with the Resistance in Honduras will be holding a meeting to decide future actions in solidarity with the Honduran resistance, which is mounting daily, and experiencing increasing repression from the police and military in response to their protests, strikes, and other mobilizations. So far we have held fundraisers, informational pickets, and panel discussions on the issue to raise funds for and awareness about the resistance.
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08 / 28
Start: 4:30 pm
End: 6:30 pm
We will have an INFORMATIONAL PICKET
flyering, chants, music, signs,
For more information contact:
Simon Rios 603-882-7894 or
elektrodread@gmail.com
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08 / 29
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Peace Vigil and Walkabout Around the Island
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
General meeting of the organizing committee for the Boston October 17 antiwar mobilization.
Lunch will be available from the good folks at E5, Alisa and Pravin, who are working on setting up a cafe in their space. It will be vegetarian, Indian style, for $3 a plate. Please plan on sampling their cooking and supporting E5 in the process!
The proposed agenda for the meeting follows.
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AGENDA for OCTOBER 17 MOBILIZING GROUP meeting - AUGUST 29 1PM
Total 2 hours 25 minutes
Proposed Chairs - David and Rachel
1. Logistics. 30 min. Ann. (right?)
a) Finalize March route. Update on permits
b) Initial comments on options/costs for sound and stage
2. Start time. 15 min. Mark Stahl for the CC.
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm
A panel discussion and fundraiser for internally displaced people
Start: 8:00 pm
Peace Event with Cindy Sheehan
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08 / 30
Start: 2:00 pm
Yes it's that time again.
We invite you to join Chelsea friends and neighbors for our annual BBQ
Chelsea Uniting Against the War
for info 617-889-2841
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08 / 31
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