Events

Friday, May 16, is Iraq Moratorium #9. The Moratorium is every third Friday of the month, until ALL troops are home. Please do something, no matter how small, to show your opposition to this war. No one else will.

The Moratorium is a great idea, because everyone can get involved. You don't have to be a "protester." Just wear an arm band, talk to someone, make a couple of phone calls, put a sign in your window - be creative! Get the opposition back into the public eye!

The Coalition For World Peace usually goes to its traditional location downtown with banners opposing the war. This usually happens at 5 PM, and it is always on Figueroa near 5th Street and the 110 Freeway entrance, where thousands of drivers go by.

More info about the Moratorium and local events is at www.iraqmoratorium.org.

It is not reasonable to expect that closed or narrow meetings of a select few, or gatherings representing only one portion of the movement, can substitute for the full participation of the extremely broad array of forces which today stand opposed to the war.

The organizers of this conference therefore invite everyone, every organization, every coalition, everywhere in the U.S. - all who oppose the war and the occupation -- to attend an open democratic U.S. national antiwar conference and join advancing and promoting the coming together of an antiwar movement in this country with the power to make a mighty contribution toward ending the war and occupation of Iraq now.

Everyone is welcome. The objective is to place on the agenda of the entire U.S. antiwar movement a proposal for the largest possible united mass mobilization(s) in the future to stop the war and end the occupation.

Sponsored by the National Assembly to End the Iraq War and Occupation, P.O. Box 21008, Cleveland, OH 44121
Voice Mail: 216-736-4704
Email: NatAssembly ]a-t[ aol.com

EVERY SUNDAY, in Santa Monica, on the beach just north of the Santa Monica Pier. Setup at 7:15 AM, removal at dusk.

Since Feb 15, 2004, Arlington West has gone from 540 crosses to well over a thousand, some of which are red to represent 10 dead American soldiers. There are also some stars and crescents, and a recognition that Iraqi dead would fill up the whole VERY large beach.

Volunteers are BADLY needed! This is becoming a gigantic effort! They are out there rain or shine EVERY week.

This very moving, nonpartisan memorial is put on by the Los Angeles Chapter of Veterans For Peace. VFP plans to do this every Sunday until the United States pulls the troops out of Iraq. Arlington West has become a very important part of this movement.

For more info, contact:
Arlington West office: 323-934-3451 - Monday - Friday 9-4
Arlington West web site

Ed Ellis - Veterans for Peace,
Co-director, Arlington West
818-312-2617 or 818-887-2593

AWSM Volunteer information: crazyhorselakota at aol.com, or
see this volunteer web page for important vision and purpose statements that everyone should read and understand before they volunteer.

Also check out the Arlington West Film site.

The Coalition for World Peace video outreach team will be screening films outdoors at the Third Street Promenade between 8 and 10 PM.

Our exact location can't be guaranteed, but we usually set up between Santa Monica Boulevard and Broadway. If it's too crowded there, you'll find us on one of the other two blocks of the Promenade (between Santa Monica and Arizona, or Arizona and Wilshire).

If you can help out (which basically means just being there and talking to people), please join us. There's a lot of foot traffic on Friday nights and the more people we have, the more impact we'll have.

For more information, e-mail us at: FilmShow@CoalitionForWorldPeace.org

On the 5th anniversary of bush's Mission Accomplished:
JOIN IN SUPPORT OF OUR TROOPS -
LET THEM KNOW THEY ARE NOT FORGOTTEN.
Bring candles, and signs - END THE OCCUPATION, BRING OUR TROOPS HOME - MISSION TO BE ACCOMPLISHED!

Keynote speakers are Congress Member Maxine Waters, Chair, Out of Iraq Caucus; and progressive L.A. City Council Member Bill Rosendahl.

At Westchester Christian Church, 8740 La Tijera Blvd., Westchester, CA 90045 (near LAX, lots of free parking in lots nearby)

Info: B. Sanford (310) 494-0477
programs )at( westchesterdemclub.org

This is a new (2008) documentary narrated by Martin Sheen.

TPA Film Nights are on the first Friday of the Month starting at 7:45pm at YOGA DESA 120 Topanga Canyon Blvd, 90290, in the Pinetree Center (across from the Post Office). Snack Potluck at 7:45, film starts at 8 PM or as soon as setup is complete. Please bring wine, cheese, dip, fruit or crackers. As always, do not disturb the yoga class in session before the movie. The pot luck is outside nearby.

Requested Donation $10.00
RSVP: Julie 310-455-9389

Israel's siege of Gaza continues with 1.5 million people still being held at the brink of starvation. People are being killed and terrorized by continued military attacks A cease fire will stop the killing on all sides and allow the parties to focus on negotiations.

At the Farmer's Market, 3rd and Fairfax

This is similar to the protest in Westwood Village last March. Bring your own signs. No US, Israeli, or Palestinian flags please. The focus is humanitarian, about building bridges between people, not divisions, whether they are imposed from the outside in the form of walls or "voluntarily" constructed from within in the form of national flags. Good sign ideas include:

• CEASE FIRE BETWEEN ISRAEL AND HAMAS
• END U.S. SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL SIEGE OF GAZA
• END U.S. SUPPORT FOR COLLECTIVE PUNISHMENT OF GAZA
• STOP THE KILLING - GAZA CEASE FIRE NOW
• STARVING CHILDREN ARE NOT A JEWISH VALUE

Info: info@LAJewsforPeace.org
Jeff 562-694-1637
http://www.LAJewsforPeace.org

Embassy Suites Hotel Anaheim South
11767 Harbor Blvd., Garden Grove, CA 92840

Mass Rally for Palestine after the Convention
Sunday, May 18, 2pm
Corner of Brookhurst & Orange, Anaheim

Join the largest annual gathering of Palestinians and their supporters on this most important occasion of the 60th year of the Nakba. This is a major annual event held by the largest network of grassroots activists and students dedicated to Palestinian human rights.

Includes world-renowned speakers, discussions, workshops, exhibits, book signings, film showings, presentations, lunch, dinner, and music.

For more information, please go to the convention web page, and keep revisiting as it is being updated regularly.

Register today!
Info: Al-Awda, The Palestine Right to Return Coalition
PO Box 131352 Carlsbad, CA 92013, USA
Tel: 760-685-3243
Fax: 360-933-3568
E-mail: info@al-awda.org
WWW: http://al-awda.org
http://al-awda.org/convention6

Al-Awda 6th International Convention Shirts Now Available!

Southwest corner of Vincent and Lakes, east end of Westfield Mall - discussions follow

Info: Bob Saylor (310) 968-5821
junglebob100@yahoo.com

Wilshire and Veteran in Westwood

warisnottheanswervigil.org

Northeast corner of Sunset and Swarthmore, in the "village"

Info: Sandra Williams ulisandra.paz at verizon.net

Main St. & Garfield Ave.,
In front of the Edwards Stadium 14 Theater

Sunset & Echo Park Avenue

Brand & Broadway
(818) 242-4320 or (818) 662-0412

Mar Vista Park, Corner of Palms and McLaughlin
For more information, email marvista4peace@attbi.com
(818) 242-4320 or (818) 662-0412

In front of the Vista Theater, Sunset & Hollywood
http://www.neighborsforpeaceandjustice.org/

Laurel Canyon and Ventura Blvd. Meeting and dinner afterwards, every other Friday.

neighborsteve2002@yahoo.com
Neighbors for Peace & Justice

San Vicente Blvd.
(818) 953-5096

Right before the free music concerts at 6 pm on the pier, where we usually continue with our signs. Cool ocean breezes, nice views. The time is subject to future change, so please call first.

Meet 4:45 at Pier Circle - where Torrance Blvd. meets the ocean, below Catalina Ave. If you come later look between there, Veteran's Park, or out on the pier.

BRING YOUR SIGNS affirming what we want, wht is possible, or state facts. No name calling please - let's use the Teachable Moment, and give info, or just let your peaceful presence speak for itself. Extra signs available: call and we'll bring one for you.

FOR INFO (OR RSVP) about the PEACE VIGIL on REDONDO BEACH PIER, call 310-228-6223 or email CATALYSTSusan at hotmail.com

Whittier Blvd. & Painter
Scott Ratigan 562 692-2621

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