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.

December 2018 Sacramento Area Peace Events

Tuesday, Dec 11, 4:30 - 6pm, 36th annual Candlelight Vigil for Peace and Justice, commemorating the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and this year demanding an end to US support for the war on Yemen, including arms sales. 16th and J Sts, Sacramento, followed by gathering at the Old Spaghetti Factory, 1910 J St. FMI: SacPeace@dcn.org, 916-448-7157.

Tuesday, Dec 11, 5pm, The City Council will discuss a report from the Family Unity, Education, and Legal Network for Immigrants, it is item 31 at the end of the agenda. New City hall behind 916 I St. Sacramento. FMI: conjoin@sonic.net

Wednesday, Dec 12, 4 - 5pm, Peace at Home, Peace Abroad. Sac Veterans for Peace weekly vigil, 15th & L, Sacramento. All welcome. FMI: 916-456-4595

Friday, Dec 14, 5:30 - 6:30pm, Sandy Hook Remembrance, hosted by Moms Demand Action - Sacramento/Yolo/Folsom; and Sac Valley Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, State Capitol West Steps, 1303 10th St, Sacramento. RSVP. FMI: rmyosh910@gmail.com

Sunday, Dec 16, 6 - 8pm, Movie: 88 Seconds in Greensboro. 909 12th Street, Sacramento. FMI: (916) 572-9680, sac@ANSWERcoalition.org.

Monday, Dec 17, 12noon, Demand that CalPERS end its complicity in the migrant abuse crisis by divesting from companies that are aiding and abetting the egregious abuses of migrant families, children, and asylum seekers. 400 P St. Sacramento. FMI: norcalresist@gmail.com

Tuesday, Dec 18, 4 - 5:30pm, Monthly Vigil for Palestinian rights. End U.S. aid to Israel. & Boycott companies aiding Israel's abuses. Sign petitions for Palestinian rights. Regular vigil continues to 6pm. 16th & J, Sacramento. 916-448-7157.

Wednesday, Dec 19, 4 - 5pm, Peace at Home, Peace Abroad. Sac Veterans for Peace weekly vigil, 15th & L, Sacramento. All welcome. FMI: 916-456-4595

Wednesday, Dec 26, 4 - 5pm, Peace at Home, Peace Abroad. Sac Veterans for Peace weekly vigil, 15th & L, Sacramento. All welcome. FMI: 916-456-4595

January 2019 Sacramento Peace Events

Tuesday, Jan 1, 4:30 - 6pm, Stop U.S. militarism and wars now! Weekly Vigil. 16th & J, Sacramento. FMI: 916-448-7157.

Wednesday, Jan 2, 4 - 5pm, Peace at Home, Peace Abroad. Sac Veterans for Peace weekly vigil, 15th & L, Sacramento. All welcome. FMI: 916-456-459

Wednesday, Jan 2, 6pm, Sacramento Area Peace Action Board monthly meeting. 909 12th St. Sacramento. FMI: 916-448-7157, sacpeace@dcn.org

Tuesday, Jan 8, 4:30 - 6pm, Stop U.S. militarism and wars now! Weekly Vigil. 16th & J, Sacramento. FMI: 916-448-7157.

Wednesday, Jan 9, 4 - 5pm, Peace at Home, Peace Abroad. Sac Veterans for Peace weekly vigil, 15th & L, Sacramento. All welcome. FMI: 916-456-459

Tuesday, Jan 15, 4 - 5:30pm, Monthly Vigil for Palestinian rights. End U.S. aid to Israel. & Boycott companies aiding Israel's abuses. Sign petitions for Palestinian rights. Regular vigil continues to 6pm. 16th & J, Sacramento. 916-448-7157.

Wednesday, Jan 16, 4 - 5pm, Peace at Home, Peace Abroad. Sac Veterans for Peace weekly vigil, 15th & L, Sacramento. All welcome. FMI: 916-456-459

Monday, Jan 21, 9:30am, This was not the dream : Join Black Lives Matter Sacramento for 4th annual #ReclaimMLK March from Safeway, 1025 Alhambra Blvd to the State Capitol. FMI: info@blacklivesmattersacramento.com

Tuesday, Jan 22, 4:30 - 6pm, Stop U.S. militarism and wars now! Weekly Vigil. 16th & J, Sacramento. FMI: 916-448-7157.

Wednesday, Jan 23, 4 - 5pm, Peace at Home, Peace Abroad. Sac Veterans for Peace weekly vigil, 15th & L, Sacramento. All welcome. FMI: 916-456-459

Saturday, Jan 26, 7 - 9pm, The Nuclear Threat, the imminent threat of nuclear weapons - and what we can do about it; presentation by Bill Durston, MD, co-founder of Sacramento Physicians for Social Responsibility. Sacramento Friends Meeting, 890 57th St, Sacramento. FMI: 916-381-7616, alexiscondy@yahoo.com

Tuesday, Jan 29, 4:30 - 6pm, Stop U.S. militarism and wars now! Weekly Vigil. 16th & J, Sacramento. FMI: 916-448-7157.

Wednesday, Jan 30, 4 - 5pm, Peace at Home, Peace Abroad. Sac Veterans for Peace weekly vigil, 15th & L, Sacramento. All welcome. FMI: 916-456-459

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)