Local events that address peace, justice & 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 Davis events &
www.ucdavispeace.org for
UCD student events.
All events in Sacramento & more info at 916 448-7157 unless noted. Scroll
to bottom for a list of and links
to ongoing area vigils and events.
March 2010
Sacramento Peace Events
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Tuesday,
Mar 9, 1pm , Sacramento Gray Panthers meeting with Amanda Wilcox, Legislative co-chairperson, California Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence
Hart Senior Center (Open to public), 915 27th St., Sac. Info: Margie, 916-921-5008; margiemetz@hotmail.com
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Tuesday,
Mar 9, 4 - 6pm , End the Occupations NOW! weekly vigil, 16th & J, Sac 916-448-7157.
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Wednesday,
Mar 10, 4 - 5pm , Veterans for Peace, Sacramento Chapter Weekly Vigil. 15th & L, Sac. FMI: 916-456-4595
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Wednesday,
Mar 10, 7pm - , Widening War in the Middle East: Who Pays, Who Benefits? Richard Becker, author & activist discusses the connections between the immense Pentagon budget and the current economic crisis, proposed health care reform, and U.S. strategy in the Middle East. Sol Collective 2574 21st (near Broadway) Sacramento. FMI: 916-448-7157.
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 Thursday,
Mar 11 , 10:45am , Fran Kennedy discusses her recent trip to Iran, Unitarian Universalist Society of Sacramento, 2425 Sierra Blvd, Sac. Bring a bag lunch; coffee, tea, dessert provided. Info: 916-483-9283.
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Saturday,
Mar 13, 6 - 7:30pm , Vigil at 2nd Saturday Art Walk. Corner of 20th and J Sts. Theme: Demand Peace Now in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Palestine! Use our signs or bring your own. Veterans for Peace, 916-698-8131.
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Monday,
Mar 15, 12 - 1pm , Noon Hour Vigil against the Death Penalty, State Capitol north steps. Info: Georgia 916-455-1796, sparta1953@gmail.com
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Monday,
Mar 15, 6 - 8pm , Sacramento 9/11 Truth: Questioning the Pretext for War, monthly meeting, Denny's, 925 3rd St, (3rd & J) Sac, FMI afreedmind@yahoo.com; 916-372-8433
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Tuesday,
Mar 16, 3:30 - 5:30pm , Rachel, We won't forget you: Vigil on the 7th anniversary of the killing of Rachel Corrie by Israeli soldier while she was trying to protect a family's home in Gaza. Federal Building, 5th & I, Sacramento. FMI: j_colbe@yahoo.com; 916-263-9961
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Tuesday,
Mar 16, 4 - 6pm , End the Occupations NOW! weekly vigil, 16th & J, Sac 916-448-7157.
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Wednesday,
Mar 17, 4 - 5pm , Veterans for Peace, Sacramento Chapter Weekly Vigil. 15th & L, Sac. FMI: 916-456-4595
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Wednesday,
Mar 17, 6:30pm - , Palestine Taskforce Meeting, 909 12th St, Sac; 916-448-7157
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Wednesday,
Mar 17, 7:15pm - , CAAC Goes to the Movies, Guerros del Aoiris, examines the gulf between the interests of the rich and poor in Bolivia. 1640 9th Ave, Sac. Info: 916-446-3304
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Wednesday,
Mar 17 , 7pm - , The Costs and Sorrows of War. Kathy Kelly reports on her 2009 visits to two war zones: Gaza during the Israeli Operation Cast Lead assault and Northwest Pakistan. 909 12th St, Sacramento. FMI: 916-448-7157; sacpeace@dcn.org.
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Friday,
Mar 19, 7:30 - 9am , Morning commute vigil on the anniversary of the US invasion of Iraq. Corner of 3rd and J Streets. Stand with us to remind Sacramento that the ongoing occupation is wrong, in Iraq and in other countries. Veterans for Peace, 916-698-8131.
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Friday,
Mar 19 , 7pm - , Dooda Desert Rock's Elouise Brown speaks & shows short films about stopping the ill-conceived coal-fired Desert Rock Energy Project on Navajo lands in northwest New Mexico. 909 12th St, Sacramento. FMI: rageandjoy@riseup.net
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Saturday,
Mar 20 , 8:30am - , Bus departs Sacramento for the San Franciso March & Rally: U.S. Out of Afghanistan & Iraq Now! Pickup in Davis. To get on the bus, call 916-448-7157.
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Tuesday,
Mar 23, 4 - 6pm , End the Occupations NOW! weekly vigil, 16th & J, Sac 916-448-7157.
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Tuesday,
Mar 23 , 6:30 - 8:30pm , Crude: The Real Price of Oil. A film about the lawsuit against Texaco for contamination of the Amazonian region of Ecuador. Amnesty Int'l, Luna's Cafe, 1414 16th St, Sac. Free. FMI: henry.gordon@yahoo.com
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Tuesday,
Mar 23, 7pm , 4th Tuesday Films: Two Films on US/Mexico Border Issues 1st Film (20 min.) Wild Versus Wall discusses the environmental effects of current border policy and covers the ecological effects of enforcement and infrastructure in the four states that share boundaries with Mexico. 2nd Film (40 min.) The Other Side explores US/Mexico immigration issues and activist groups that supply water and rides to people crossing the border who are stranded or lost in the desert. 909 12th St, Sac. Info: 916-448-7157. sacpeace@dcn.org
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Wednesday,
Mar 24, 4 - 5pm , Veterans for Peace, Sacramento Chapter Weekly Vigil. 15th & L, Sac. FMI: 916-456-4595
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Saturday,
Mar 27, 10am , 10th annual Cesar Chavez March begins at Arteaga's Supermarket, 940 Sacramento Ave, West Sacramento and goes to Cesar Chavez Park, 10th and J Sts, Sacramento, for rally. Free RT tickets for return. Info: 916-446-3021.
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Tuesday,
Mar 30, 4 - 6pm , End the Occupations NOW! weekly vigil, 16th & J, Sac 916-448-7157.
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Wednesday,
Mar 31, 4 - 5pm , Veterans for Peace, Sacramento Chapter Weekly Vigil. 15th & L, Sac. FMI: 916-456-4595
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April 2010
Sacramento Peace Events
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Friday,
Apr 2 , 7pm - , Questioning the War on Terror: talk by Dr. Kevin Barrett, one of America's best-known critics of the "War on Terror". Meeting Rm, Colonial Heights Library, 4799 Stockton Blvd. (at 21st Ave.), Sacramento. FMI: 916-372-8433; afreedmind@yahoo.com
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Saturday,
Apr 3, 5pm , Insights About the Middle East presentation and discussion with Islamologist Dr. Kevin Barrett. Peace Pyramid quarterly convocation. 6009 Kifisia Way, Fair Oaks. Info: tjking07@comcast.net; 916-241-9194.
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Wednesday,
Apr 7, 4 - 5pm , Veterans for Peace, Sacramento Chapter Weekly Vigil. 15th & L, Sac. FMI: 916-456-4595
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Thursday,
Apr 8 , 7pm - , Water for Children in Gaza. Middle East Children's Alliance founder Barbara Lubin and Palestinian refugee Ziad Abbas will discuss water issues affecting Palestinians and MECA's efforts to bring clean water to Gaza schools. All proceeds will go to the Maia Project. Newman Center, 5900 Newman Ct, Sacramento. FMI: 916-448-7157
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Saturday,
Apr 10, 6 - 7:30pm , Vigil at 2nd Saturday Art Walk. 20th and J Streets, on the corner. Theme: Demand Peace Now in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Palestine! Use our signs or bring your own. Veterans for Peace, 916-698-8131.
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Wednesday,
Apr 14, 4 - 5pm , Veterans for Peace, Sacramento Chapter Weekly Vigil. 15th & L, Sac. FMI: 916-456-4595
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Wednesday,
Apr 21, 4 - 5pm , Veterans for Peace, Sacramento Chapter Weekly Vigil. 15th & L, Sac. FMI: 916-456-4595
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Thursday,
Apr 22, 7pm , Understanding the Workings and Affects of the Israel Lobby, talk by Jeffrey Blankfort, radio show producer, editor, and photographer, has written extensively on the Middle East and is currently writing a book on the Israel lobby. Blankfort was raised in a Jewish non-Zionist family. 909 12th Street, Sacramento. FMI: 916-448-7157
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Wednesday,
Apr 28, 4 - 5pm , Veterans for Peace, Sacramento Chapter Weekly Vigil. 15th & L, Sac. FMI: 916-456-4595
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Ongoing Vigils
& Peace Events in Valley & Foothill Communities
Amador Citizens for Peace: www.amadorpeace.org
Second Fridays, 4 - 6pm on the Highway 49 bridge in Sutter
Creek. Bring a sign, though some will be available at the protest.
Info: keith@amadorpeace.org.
Website has many general antiwar items, not just local info.
Calaveras Citizens for Peace: asw@goldrush.com
Chico Peace Center: www.chico-peace.org
Davis Peace Coalition: www.davispeace.org;
Saturdays, 11:00am-12noon G Street Plaza (between Second and Third Streets),
Davis; 530-758-8575; ctmp@aol.com
Also see www.ucdavispeace.org
for student peace activities.
El Dorado Peace & Justice Community: www.edpjc.org
Last Monday, 6-7pm, Courthouse, Main & Bedford Streets,
Placerville (530) 644-3733.
Fresno Center for Non-Violence & Peace Fresno
www.fresnoalliance.com
Mariposa Peace Group -
(209)966-4894, (209)742-7891
Nevada County, Peace Center of: www.ncpeace.org
Thursdays, 5-6:30pm, Broad Street in Calanan Park, Nevada City;
530-470-9797
Placer County Peacemakers: scottandellen@onemain.com
Every Saturday 3pm, Peace Vigil, Highway 49 at Elm St., Auburn, 530-878-1332
Sacramento Area Peace Action: www.sacpeace.org
Tuesdays, 4-6pm, 16th & J Streets; Saturdays, see calendar;
1st & 3rd
Mondays, 4:30-5:30pm, Silent Vigil against the war on Iraq, Federal
Building 5th & I Sts
Reno Anti-War Coalition: stewartreno@yahoo.com
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. judy.tischer@sbcglobal.net
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