Sacramento area events that address peace, justice, and sustainability issues are included in this calendar. Not all events are sponsored by Sacramento Area Peace Action; use contact numbers and emails to obtain more information. See www.davispeace.org for the Davis Peace Coalition. Scroll to bottom for links to ongoing area vigils.

August 2019 Sacramento Area Peace Events

Sunday, Aug 18, 4 - 6pm, Peter Lumsdaine, an expert on autonomous weapons and military technology will speak on: Protecting Humanity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and Robotic Weapons. 909 12th St, Sacramento. FMI: mario@zsc.org, 916-224-4400

Monday, Aug 19, Call Rep. Matsui 916.498.5600, Bera 916.635.0505, Garamendi 530.753-5301 or your representative and tell them to: 1) co-sponsor H. Res. 496 affirming our right to boycott, 2) co-sponsor H.R. 2407 to protect Palestinian children and 3)issue a statement objecting to Israel’s refusal to allow Reps. Illan Omar and Rashida Tlaib to visit Palestine & Israel. More info. SacReg4PalestinianRights@gmail.com

Monday, Aug 19, 6:15pm, Activist/author Dan Kovalik discusses his just-published book, The Plot to Overthrow Venezuela: How the U.S. Is Orchestrating a Coup for Oil. He will include his insights into the American Gov’t/CIA’s history of interference throughout Latin America, followed by discussion/questions. Southside Park Co-Housing Common House, behind 440 T Street Sacramento. FMI: SacPeace@dcn.org

Wednesday, Aug 21, 4 - 5pm, Peace at Home, Peace Abroad. Sac Veterans for Peace weekly vigil, 15th & L, Sacramento. All welcome. FMI: 916-456-4595.

Wednesday, Aug 21, 6:30pm, Film: How Are The Children? A United Church of Christ documentary about Israeli military detention of children, followed by discussion. Unitarian Universalist, 2425 Sierra Blvd, Sacramento. FMI: unionhackett@comcast.net

Thursday, Aug 22, 4:30 - 6pm, Stop U.S. militarism and wars now! Weekly Vigil. 16th & J, Sacramento. FMI: 916-448-7157, sacpeace@dcn.org.

Tuesday, Aug 27, 12 - 1pm, Medicare for All Rally outside Rep. Doris Matsui's office, 501 I St, Sacramento RSVP FMI: 916-291-0380, pkim@calnurses.org.

Wednesday, Aug 28, 4 - 5pm, Peace at Home, Peace Abroad. Sac Veterans for Peace weekly vigil, 15th & L, Sacramento. All welcome. FMI: 916-456-4595.

Thursday, Aug 29, 4:30 - 6pm, Stop U.S. militarism and wars now! Weekly Vigil. 16th & J, Sacramento. FMI: 916-448-7157, sacpeace@dcn.org.

Saturday, Aug 31, 2 - 5pm, Guatemala Friends handicraft sale to provide scholarships for students in Guatemala and Undocumented Students Scholarship Program. Friends Meeting, 890 57th St. Sacramento. FMI:ellen-broms@comcast.net

September 2019 Sacramento Peace Events

Wednesday, Sep 4, 4 - 5pm, Peace at Home, Peace Abroad. Sac Veterans for Peace weekly vigil, 15th & L, Sacramento. All welcome. FMI: 916-456-4595.

Thursday, Sep 5, 4:30 - 6pm, Stop U.S. militarism and wars now! Weekly Vigil. 16th & J, Sacramento. FMI: 916-448-7157, sacpeace@dcn.org.

Tuesday, Sep 10, 6pm, SacPeace Board of Directors meets, 909 12th St, Sacramento. Members welcome. FMI: sacpeace@dcn.org, 916-448-757

Wednesday, Sep 11, 4 - 5pm, Peace at Home, Peace Abroad. Sac Veterans for Peace weekly vigil, 15th & L, Sacramento. All welcome. FMI: 916-456-4595.

Thursday, Sep 12, 4:30 - 6pm, Stop U.S. militarism and wars now! Weekly Vigil. 16th & J, Sacramento. FMI: 916-448-7157, sacpeace@dcn.org.

Saturday, Sep 14, 9:45am - 12 noon, Citizens Climate Lobby of Sacramento monthly meeting. Reason Center, 1824 Tribute Rd, Sacramento. FMI: egthacher@gmail.com

Wednesday, Sep 18, 4 - 5pm, Peace at Home, Peace Abroad. Sac Veterans for Peace weekly vigil, 15th & L, Sacramento. All welcome. FMI: 916-456-4595.

Thursday, Sep 19, 4 - 6pm, Monthly Vigil for Palestinian rights. 16th & J, Sacramento. End the Siege on Gaza. End U.S. aid to Israel. & Boycott companies aiding Israel's abuses. FMI: 916-448-7157.

Wednesday, Sep 25, 4 - 5pm, Peace at Home, Peace Abroad. Sac Veterans for Peace weekly vigil, 15th & L, Sacramento. All welcome. FMI: 916-456-4595.

Thursday, Sep 26, 4:30 - 6pm, Stop U.S. militarism and wars now! Weekly Vigil. 16th & J, Sacramento. FMI: 916-448-7157, sacpeace@dcn.org.

Ongoing Vigils in Valley & Foothill Communities

Davis Peace Coalition: Silent Peace Vigil, every Saturday, 11am-12noon, G Street Plaza (between 2nd and 3rd Streets) Davis, 530-758-8575, www.davispeace.org  (Updated 11-2006)

Sacramento Area Peace Action: Tuesdays, 4-6pm, 16th   J Streets ; Saturdays 11:30am-1:30pm: 1 st Sat. Arden at Heritage; 3 rd Sat. Fulton   Marconi, Sacramento , 916-448-7157, sypeaceact@jps.net  (Updated 11-2006)

Solano County Peace and Justice Coalition, Thursdays, 5 to 6 pm, First and Military street in Benicia, www.solanopeaceandjustice.com  (Updated 11-2006)

Woodland: Monthly Peace Vigil in Woodland gathers every fourth Saturday 11am -12 noon in front of the Yolo County Court House, 725 Court St. Woodland. 530 662-0387; doehene@charter.net  ( Updated 11-2006)