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Have An Event To List.... Contact: Jim Murphy MANDM11@OPTONLINE.NET

HV Activist Resource.Org

Rockland Coalition For Peace & Justice
Westchester Peace Action Coalition

Brooklyn Parents For Peace

Jack Smith's Hudson Valley Calendar

New York Veterans Speak Out/VFP Activities

Veterans For Peace : Al Warren - Phil Greenspan Tappan Zee Chapter 060

Meeting in Conjunction With The F.O.R. Open House

On Sunday Dec. 21st, 1:00 - 5:00 PM

(We will step aside for an hour to wrap up the year and discuss next year)

Greetings Friends and Community Members-
Fellowship of Reconciliation in Upper Nyack is pleased to be
initiating a "Local FOR" Chapter in the mid-Hudson Valley. To launch
this effort, we are having an Open House Solstice Celebration. Please
find attached our invitation. This will be a Potluck affair...please
bring food to share. We have a great line-up of musicians-Solstice
Performers include:
Nyack High School Advance Choir and Women's Choir (Under the direction
of Dru Pluhowski)
Brooke Smokelin (sanskrit inspired folk)
Naaz Naaz Hosseini (chanting)
Joey Levine (diggerie-doo)
Urban Eisen-Miller and Friends (Indie-Rock)
Matt Haviland (Jazz)
David Gonzalez (Storyteller/ Poet)
Lisa Sokolov (Jazz singer)

The event is free of charge...so bring yourselves, some great food to
share...come great community to be with in the spirit of positive new
days ahead. If you would like to RSVP, just call 845-358-4601 X 35.
Peace-

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Rockland Veterans' Panel on SUICIDE and returning Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans

 


Veterans’ reading from the anthology
Post traumatic Press 2007

Upcoming Event... Puffin Forum in Teaneck, NJ

Featured Poet: Jan Barry supported by several PTP Poets Including Dayl Wise and Walt Nygard

Contact: Dayl Wise

Post Traumatic Press 2007 is a …searing raw-whisky anthology by military veterans from World War II to Iraq. New recruits like Jim Murphy who “just got in-country.” And seasoned writers like Richard Boes, Larry Winters and Marc Levy make art from “things that won’t let go.”


 

Have An Event To List.... Contact: Jim Murphy MANDM11@OPTONLINE.NET

Scroll Down for Jack Smith's Hudson Valley Calendar

Support the Kings Mall 7

send a donation to: Enlist For Peace Defense Fund,

Treasurer Julie Parisi Kirby, 36 Purdy Hollow Road, Woodstock, NY 12498

http://www.commondreams.org/headlines06/0915-08.htm

World War II veteran Joan Keefe is delighted to make this stand after many years of watching good people protest and risk arrest to save our democracy while she was taking care of her growing children. World War II veteran Jay Wenk, who is also a veteran activist, wanted to “ratchet it up a notch,” bringing opposition to the war to public awareness. Joined by highly-respected Constitutional lawyers Alan Sussman and Stephen Bergstein, they are in it for the long haul.

Is this a Constitutional issue? The sitting of a U.S. government facility in a privately-owned mall sets the right of a private property owner against the right of citizens peaceably petitioning their government. Should a government facility be inaccessible to citizen protestors?

If you want to stay home and still support the Kings Mall 7, send a donation to: Enlist For Peace Defense Fund, Treasurer Julie Parisi Kirby, 36 Purdy Hollow Road, Woodstock, NY 12498.

Rockland County Peace & Justice Coalition

Every Saturday... NANUET: The Rockland Peace Coalition conducts vigils 1-3 p.m. at
the four corners on the northwest corner of Rt. 59 and Middletown Rd.
Parking lot near the Tuxedo store, across from the little park. Rain or
shine! Information, info@rocklandaction.org.

Send a letter to the Editor or Community View of the Journal News
Let your voices be heard! Submissions must include name, address and daytime phone number. You can send your letter via: e-mail: letters@thejournalnews.com, or fax: 845-578-2477, or The Journal News, Box 300, West Nyack, NY 10994. After sending your letter, call the editor Arthur Gunther (office: 845-578-2403) to make sure that he has received it.

Nancy Tsou
Rockland Coalition for Peace and Justice

CONTACT: RCP&J

Mid-Hudson Region including Jack Smith's Calendar

http://activistresource.org/calendar/calendar.php

CHRONOLOGY OF EVENTS THIS WEEK

 

HUDSON VALLEY WEEKLY VIGILS

[NOTE: The following list of weekly peace vigils in the Hudson Valley is
organized first by the day of the week, then alphabetically by town. Unless
you know for sure that a particular vigil will be held, contact the
information number first because there may be changes we haven't received
yet. PLEASE INFORM US if you know of new vigils or if there are changes in
your local vigil.]

Monday, DELMAR: Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace holds a peace vigil 5-6 p.m.
at the four corners (Delaware and Kenwood). Information,
raindan@wildernessawareness.org.

Monday, MIDDLETOWN: A vigil is taking place Mondays at 7 p.m. at the
Fireman's Monument, corner of North and James Sts. (Use Thrall Library
public parking lot.). Information, rreader@hvc.rr.com.

Monday, ONEONTA: Citizens' Alternative Voice organizes a weekly anti-war
vigil from 12:30-1:30 p.m.. Information, Eugene Marner,
carolegene@frontiernet.net.

Monday, SARANAC LAKE: A weekly antiwar vigil will be held from 4-5 p.m. in
front of Town Hall, sponsored by Adirondack Voices for Peace. Information,
Michelle Syverson, (518) 891-9260.

Tuesday, GLENS FALLS: A weekly peace vigil, 8-8:30 p.m. outside the Crandall
library, sometimes wandering to the 4-way intersection on Glen St.
Information, Bernice Mennis, (518) 798-3992.

Tuesday, SCHENECTADY: A peace vigil takes place at 5-6 p.m. in front of the
Peace Pole at the First United Methodist Church, 603 State St. Information,
Carolyn Micklas at carolynmicklas@yahoo.com .

Wednesday, ALBANY: A weekly peace vigil takes place at noon on the east side
of the state Capitol building (Eagle St., across from City Hall). Sponsored
by Albany Friends Meeting, information, (518) 477-4004.

Wednesday, CHAPPAQUA: A weekly peace vigil takes place 5-6 p.m. at the train
station. Information, Rev. Melanie Miller, First Congregational Church.
Information, (914) 238-4411, ext. 103.

Wednesday, COLD SPRING: A peace vigil will be held 5:30-6:30 p.m. on the
corner of Rts. 9D and 301. Information, call Gordon Duggan, (845) 265-3995.

Wednesday, COLONIE: A peace vigil takes place 5-6 p.m. Wolf Road side of
Colonie Center. Information, maumand@nycap.rr.com.

Wednesday, NEW YORK CITY: The Ground Zero Witness for Peace and Justice
takes place 12:15-1:15 p.m. weekly at Church St. (behind St. Paul's Chapel
churchyard), between Vessey and Fulton Sts. It is sponsored by people
directly affected in one way or another by the 9/11 attack on the nearby
Twin Towers. Information, wtcwup@hotmail.com.

Wednesday, POUGHKEEPSIE: Weekly peace vigil, 7:30-8: p.m. at the corner of
College and Raymond Aves. Candles will be available at the vigil. ³Try to
stop by when possible.² Information, junichols@vassar.edu
<mailto:junichols@vassar.edu> .

Wednesday, RHINEBECK: Weekly peace vigil, 6 p.m. at the stop light. Candles
available at the vigil. Information, JoelTyner@eathlink.net.

Thursday, CHATHAM: Weekly peace vigil, 6-7 p.m., opposite the clock tower at
the site of the summertime farm stand. For information, Bob Elmendorf,
poetapoetus@earthlink.net.

Thursday, CLIFTON PARK: A weekly peace vigil, 4:30-6 p.m. at Rt. 146 and
Maxwell Rd., organized by Clifton Park Neighbors and Friends for Peace.
Information, llakritz@hotmail.com, bayb1@juno.com.

Thursday, CROTON: Weekly peace vigil, 7-8:15 a.m., across from Prudential
Realty, at the top of the Croton Harmon train station parking lot. They
advise, "Bring your own poster or borrow one, as we will have extras...and
maybe a cup of hot coffee. Be sure to wear warm clothing. Come join us for
the full time or whatever amount of time you can commit before you head off
to work by train or car. Information, Ginny Stillman,
stillman@computer.net.

Thursday, ELIZABETHTOWN: A weekly antiwar vigil will be held from 4-5:15
p.m. in front of the county courthouse, sponsored by Adirondack Voices for
Peace. Information, Michelle Syverson, (518) 891-9260.

Thursday, NEW ROCHELLE: A weekly antiwar vigil takes place 12:15 -1:15 p.m.
at the intersection of Main Street and Memorial Highway. Information from
Vivian at vfbergen@aol.com.

Thursday, NEW YORK CITY: A vigil to end the occupation of the Palestinian
territories takes place 5:30-6:30 p.m. at 14th St. and Broadway (Union
Square, on the island opposite the Virgin Megastore). Sponsored by Women in
Black, part of the Israeli Coalition of Women for Peace. Men welcome. Wear
black if possible. Information, mkk@netstep.net or hhwg2001@hotmail.com.

Thursday, OSSINING: A weekly peace vigil from 7-8 p.m. is established in
front of the High School on Rt. 9. Information, sabine@ossiningnewyork.org,
(914) 941-8309, (914) 682-0488.

Thursday, PITTSFIELD, Mass. (6 miles from Columbia county line): A weekly
peace vigil takes place 5-6 p.m. at Park Square. Information,
litchard@rcn.com.

Saturday, July 9, HUDSON: A weekly outdoor ³gathering for peace, justice,
and a reverence for life,² held continuously since 9/11, will take place 2-4
p.m. at the 7th St. Park at Warren St. Information, (518) 851-5150,
amble@taconic.net.

Friday, SCHENECTADY: A weekly peace vigil takes place from 11 a.m. to noon
at the Armed Forces Recruiting Center, Jay and Liberty Sts. Organized
by the Good Friday Coalition. information, (518) 861-5627.

Saturday, CAMBRIDGE: A weekly peace vigil 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Main St.
and Rt. 22. Information, hodnipps@mybizz.net.

Saturday, COBLESKILL: A weekly peace vigil begins at 11 a.m. in front of the
library. A discussion group on issues related to peace and sustainable
living meets inside the library at 10 a.m., prior to the vigil. Information,
(518) 234-3915.

Saturday, DELHI: A weekly antiwar vigil will be held from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at
Village Green, organized by Delaware County Voices for Peace. Bring signs
if you wish. Information, (845) 676-3653, (845) 254-4602.

Saturday, GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. (6 miles from Columbia county line): A
weekly peace vigil, 11 a.m.-noon, in front of Town Hall. Information,
litchard@rcn.com.

Saturday, GREENWICH (Washington county): A vigil will be held at 11:30 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. at the library corner.

Saturday, HILLSDALE: A weekly vigil sponsored by Women in Black takes place
from 11 a.m.-12 noon at the war memorial at the corner of Anthony St. and
Rt. 23 in the center of town. Wear black, bring a sign. Information,
harp@taconic.net.

Saturday, HUDSON: A weekly peace vigil gathers at 2 p.m. at the 7th St.
Park, ³until the madness stops.² Information, mathamila@yahoo.com .

Saturday, JOHNSTOWN: A vigil for peace is held 3-4 p.m. in front of the band
shell on Main St. Information, Dorothy Okray (518) 762-7165,
djso@telenet.net.

Saturday, KINGSTON: A weekly peace vigil is being held 10:30-11:30 a.m. in
front of the Main Post Office on Cornell St., sponsored by Kingston Women in
Black. ³Black attire is hoped for, as is silence. Men are welcome to join us
in solidarity.² Information, wibkingston@yahoo.com.

Saturday, LIBERTY: Sullivan Peace will be holds its MONTHLY (not weekly at
this point) vigil/march on the first Saturday of each month at 12:45 p.m. in
front of the Liberty Theater. Bring signs, puppets, buttons or just your
opposition to current U.S. international and homeland policies. At 1:30 p.m.
we meet at 109 South Main Street at the Liberty Free Theatre. All are
welcome. Information, 1-888-477-4343,
http://www.sullivanpeaceandjustice.org.

Saturday, MONTGOMERY: WIB has a weekly vigil, 2-3 p.m. at the corner of Rt.
211 (Union St.) and Charles St. . Information, heavey@frontiernet.net.

Saturday, NANUET: The Rockland Peace Coalition conducts vigils 1-3 p.m. at
the four corners on the northwest corner of Rt. 59 and Middletown Rd.
Parking lot near the Tuxedo store, across from the little park. Rain or
shine! Information, info@rocklandaction.org.

Saturday, NEW LEBANON: A weekly one- or two-hour peace walk through town
starts from New Lebanon High School on Rt. 22. Information,
Jesse_Millett@hotmail.com.

Saturday, NEW PALTZ: There is a peace vigil starting at 12:30 p.m. in front
of the Elting Library on Main and N. Front Sts., coordinated by New Paltz
Women in Black, Direct Action Group, Arts for Peace, Synthesis Club, the
Peace and Justice Concerns Committee of the New Paltz Religious Society of
Friends (Quakers), and the Mid-Hudson National People's Campaign.
Information, womeninblacknp@aol.com.

Saturday, NEW YORK CITY: A weekly public meeting "to promote open dialogue
and disseminate information on the conflict over Palestine" takes place from
3-5 p.m. at Union Square, 14th St. and Broadway (on the traffic island
opposite the Virgin Megastore. It is organized by PAUS (Palestine Action
Union Square). Information from Sally Eberhardt, sallyeb@aol.com.

Saturday, NEW YORK CITY: Peace vigil, weekly at 11:30-2 p.m., northern end
of Union Square park. Organized by War Resisters League. Information (212)
228-0450, (800) 975-9688, wrl@igc.org.

Saturday, POUGHKEEPSIE: (CALL FIRST, to make sure) A weekly peace vigil,
10-11 a.m. at the intersection of Rts. 44-55 east and South Hamilton.
Information, Jane, (845) 454-3325., jmgreen@bestweb.net.

Saturday, SCHUYLERVILLE: A 10 a.m.-1 p.m. peace gathering takes place at the
intersection of Rts. 29 and 4, organized by the Battenkill Greens. Signs
welcome. Information, unorg@msn.com.

Saturday, RED HOOK: Women in Black Silent Vigil against the Iraq war and
occupation. Men are welcome, of course. It takes place 1-2 p.m. at the four
corners. Information, Patti Gordon, pgordon@frontiernet.net, (845) 758-1051.

Saturday, SARATOGA SPRINGS: From 12-1 p.m. a weekly peace gathering takes
place in at the Broadway post office. Sponsored by the Saratoga Peace
Alliance. Information, Jim Fulmer, (518) 583-7501, jfulmer1@nycap.rr.com.

Saturday, SAUGERTIES: A weekly peace vigil is held noon-1 p.m. at Market and
Main Sts., organized by the Saugerties Committee for Peace and Justice and
others. Information, (845) 246-3449, SaugertiesPeaceCommittee@operamail.com.

Saturday, SCHUYLERVILLE: A peace gathering and witness will be held 10 a.m.
to 1 p.m., organized by the Battenkill Greens at the intersection of Rts. 29
and 4. Bring signs, if you wish. Information, unorg@msn.com.

Saturday, TROY: There is a weekly peace vigil 11 a.m.-12 noon at Riverfront
Park, near the Uncle Sam statue, organized by Rosa House Peace Community.
Information, (518) 272-1468, info@rosahouse.org.

Saturday, WAPPINGERS FALLS: A weekly vigil is held 12:30 -2 p.m. at the
intersection of Rts. 9 and 9D, across from Staples, near the South Hills
Mall. Information, vicki379@earthlink.net,
Pescadoroo@aol.com.

Saturday, WHITE PLAINS: A peace vigil is being held at 1 p.m. at the
fountain at Main St and Mamaroneck Ave. "No sticks or poles allowed and no
sound system." Information, Jane Mercaldi (914) 682-3354,
bjmhowe@warwick.net.

Saturday, YONKERS: Weekly antiwar vigil, noon-1:30 p.m., outside Shop-Rite
intersection of Yonkers Ave. and Riverdale Ave. Sponsored by Concerned
Families of Westchester. Information, bkatzen@bestweb.net.

Sunday, SARATOGA SPRINGS: A candlelight vigil is held from 7-8 p.m. at
Congress Park on Broadway. Bring a candle, no signs please. Sponsored by
Saratoga Peace Alliance, building peace in the community through dialogue
and action, http://www.saratogapeacealliance.org
<http://www.saratogapeacealliance.org/> .

Sunday, Vorheesville: Peace Vigil weekly, 7-8 p.m. in the gazebo in the
center of town. Information, cburger@peoplepc.com.

Sunday, WARWICK (Orange County): Women in Black will conduct a weekly
walking vigil starting at 1 p.m. Meet at the South St. parking lot. This is
a silent vigil, all in black. "Men may attend as supporters, but do not
walk." Information, cymru@optonline.net.

Sunday, WOODSTOCK: A weekly peace vigil lasts from 1-2 p.m. at the Woodstock
Village Green, on Tinker St. just off Mill Hill Rd. (Rt. 212). Sponsored by,
Woodstock Women in Black, Peace Action Network and others. Information,
PAN@netstep.net, JaneToby@aol.com.

 

NYVSO - Counter-Recruiting School Visits 2007-8: Our Flyer

EBC HS for Public Service

Rondout HS

Vanguard High School - Manhattan

CUNY Grad Center

Borough Of Manhattan CC

Nyack High School

Brooklyn Tech

Fannie Lou Hamer HS Bx

High School For Global Citizenship BK

Clara Barton High School BK

West Side HS - Manhattan

Columbus HS (Bx)

Stevenson HS (Bx)

Walton HS - Bx

Sheepshead Bay HS

Westinghouse HS - Imani

Ardsley HS

John Dewey HS Brooklyn

LaGuardia HS Performing Arts

Bronx High School For Performance & Stagecraft

Brooklyn Academy for Science & the Environment

Westchester Community College Forum

Urban Academy HS - Manhattan

Landmark HS - Manhattan

Clarkstown North

LaGuardia Community College

Manhattanville College Teach-In at Reid Castle

Bronx International HS - Bx

Middletown HS

SUNY New Paltz

U. of Rochester

Beacon HS - Man

Stevenson HS - Bx

Arlington HS

Queens HS for Teaching

Unity HS Manhattan

Paul Robeson High School BK

George Washington HS (L&PS Mini- Man )

Mott Haven Village Prep (Bx)

Marte Valle HS - Man

Cascades HS - Man

Hunter College HS - Man

Bergen CC - NJ

Park East HS - Man

Trumansburg HS

St. Thomas Aquinas Colege

CUNY Graduate Center

John Jay College

Bronx Comm. College

Clarkstown South

SUNY Stoney Brook



NYC Youth and Teachers: How can we best organize to:

Stop the War - Stop Military Recruitment in our Schools - And Communities

Edwin Mayorga
New York Collective of Radical Educators
www.nycore.org

Come get ideas from other teachers and youth who have already been organizing around these issues. There will be a panel discussion to learn important information and then strategy sessions to help organize actions.


 

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