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Author EventsTom CoffmanSunday, Aug 16, 20092:00 p.m. - Reading and Book Signing, followed by roundtable discussion moderated by attorney/activist Poka Laenui, and introduced by Professor Lynette CruzNative Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse, 1050 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, HI Contact Native Books at 808-596-8885 or Lynette Cruz at 808-284-3460 Friday, Aug 21, 20099:15 a.m. - "An Overview of Hawai'i's Past and Present," at 50 Years of Statehood ConferenceHawaii Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, Kalakaua Ballroom B & C Visit Conference Website Sunday, Nov 1, 20093:00 p.m. - Revolution Books, 2626 South King Street (at University), Honolulu, HIContact Revolution Books, 808-944-3106  Maxine Hong KingstonThursday, Feb 12, 2009Thu Feb 12 - Thu Dec 31: 7:30 p.m. - Conflict Hotline, with Miki KashtanNonviolent Communication Discussion on Community TV, 1st Thursday of every month Call-in BETV 510-433-0700, or click here Friday, Mar 20, 20098:00 p.m. - Reading at La Pena, 3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CAMaxine Hong Kingston, Clare Morris, Joe Lamb, Shepherd Bliss, Julie Thi Underhill, Mike Wong, and Doug Howerton Contact La Pena, 510-849-2568 Reclaiming Norooz, Reflections of Rebirth and Survival from the Clutches of War Sunday, Jun 21, 20092:00 p.m. - Phyllis Meshulam,Ted Sexauer, and others in a multimedia presentationHealdsburg City Hall, 401 Grove Street, Healdsburg, CA Contact Healdsburg Literary Guild Saturday, Aug 8, 20091:00-4:00 p.m. - Mindful Writing Workshop, with Gary GachBook Passage, 51 Tamal Vista, Corte Madera, CA Register Online Sunday, Sep 13, 20098:00 p.m. - "Firing Blanks at Moving Targets" - Dramatic Performance of Doug Howerton's chapter from Veterans of War, Veterans of PeacePEN Oakland's Writers' Theatre, at West Oakland Senior Center, 1724 Adeline St, Oakland, CA For more information, call 510-681-5652 Cross Streets: Between 18th St and 16th St Thursday, Sep 17, 2009Thu Sep 17 - Fri Sep 18: 8:00 p.m. - "Firing Blanks at Moving Targets" - Dramatic Performance of Doug Howerton's chapter from Veterans of War, Veterans of PeacePEN Oakland's Writers' Theatre, at Live Oak Theatre, 1301 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA (same time both nights) For more information, call 510-681-5652 Friday, Nov 13, 20097:00 p.m. - Doug Howerton reading from "Firing Blanks at Moving Targets"West Oakland Senior Center, 1724 Adeline Street, Oakland, CA For info, call 510-238-7017 Also performing: Tureeda Mikell, Michael Lange, and Charles Dubois Saturday, Nov 14, 20097:00 p.m. - Bonnie Bonner, Keith Mather, Joe Lamb, Sean McLain Brown, Robert Jost, and Maureen Nerli readingBarnes & Noble, The Shops at Tanforan, 1150 El Camino Real Space 277, San Bruno, CA Contact Barnes & Noble (650) 871-2530  Koohan Paik and Jerry ManderMonday, Jan 12, 20096:30 p.m. - Kona Outdoor Circle, 76-6280 Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i Island, Hawai'iwith Mayumi Oda, Dr. Lee Tepley, Doug Fox, and Jeff Sacher Contact Chelsea Haworth, 808-443-9984 Download the flyer Tuesday, Jan 13, 20096:00 p.m. - Kahuina Gallery, 128 Kilauea Ave. (at Mamo), Hilo, Hawai'i Islandwith Jim Albertini and Dr. Lee Tepley Contact Kahuina Gallery, 808-935-4420 Download the flyer Wednesday, Jan 14, 20091:00 p.m. - University of Hawai'i - Hilo, Campus Center 301, Hilo, Hawai'i Islandwith Jim Albertini and Dr. Lee Tepley Contact Justin Avery, 808-990-1421 Download the flyer Thursday, Jan 15, 20097:00 p.m. - Ala Kukui, 4224 Hana Highway, Hana, Maui, Hawai'iContact Ala Kukui, 808-248-7841 Download the flyer Sunday, Jan 18, 20093:00 p.m. - Revolution Books, 2626 South King Street (at University), Honolulu, HIwith Kyle Kajihiro and Ikaika Hussey Contact Revolution Books, 808-944-3106 Download the flyer Monday, Jan 19, 20097:00 p.m. - Native Books, Ward Warehouse, 1050 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HIwith Kyle Kajihiro and Ikaika Hussey Contact Native Books, 808-596-8885 Download the flyer Saturday, Jan 24, 200910:00 a.m. - West Coast Live, Broadcasting from Silo's Jazz Club, 530 Main Street, Napa, CAContact West Coast Live, 415-664-9500 Attend in person, or listen on the radio or online. Info at www.wcl.org. Wednesday, Jan 28, 20097:00 p.m. - Modern Times Bookstore, 888 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CAContact Modern Times, 415-282-9246 Thursday, Jan 29, 20097:00 p.m. - Black Oak Books, 1491 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CAContact Black Oak, 510-486-0698 Thursday, Feb 5, 20097:00 p.m. - Copperfield's Books, 138 N. Main Street, Sebastopol, CAContact Copperfield's, 707-823-2618 Friday, Feb 6, 20097:00 p.m. - Books, Inc., Opera Plaza, 601 Van Ness, San Francisco, CAContact Books Inc., 415-776-1111 Saturday, Feb 7, 20097:30 p.m. - Point Reyes Books, 11315 State Route 1, Point Reyes Station CAContact Point Reyes Books, 415-663-1542 Sunday, Feb 8, 20094:00 p.m. - Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Boulevard, Corte Madera, CAContact Book Passage, 415-927-0960 Friday, Feb 20, 20097:00 p.m. - Bluestockings Books, 172 Allen Street (between Stanton and Rivington), New York, NYContact Bluestockings, 212-777-6028 Monday, Feb 23, 20096:00 p.m. - White Dog Cafe, 3420 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PAContact White Dog Cafe, 215-386-9224 Tuesday, Feb 24, 20096:30 p.m. - Busboys and Poets, 1025 5th St NW (@K St - Mt Vernon Triangle), Washington, DCContact Busboys and Poets, 202-789-2227 Sponsored by International Forum on Globalization and Institute for Policy Studies. For more information, visit http://www.ips-dc.org/events/1076 Friday, Mar 6, 20097:00 p.m. - Elliott Bay Book Co., 101 South Main Street, Seattle, WAContact Elliott Bay Book Co., 206-624-6600 Wednesday, Mar 25, 20097:30 p.m. - Capitola Book Cafe, 1475 41st Avenue Capitola, CAContact Capitola Book Cafe, 831-462-4415 Saturday, Apr 4, 20092:00 - 10:00 p.m. - "More Fish in the Sea" Festival at Maui Community CollegeKoa Books is an Honorary Sponsor. Publisher Arnie Kotler will have copies of THE SUPERFERRY CHRONICLES at book table. Visit More Fish in the Sea website Friday, Apr 17, 2009Jerry Mander will be among the honoreesat the San Francisco Library Laureates Dinner Visit Friends of the Library web page for more information Sunday, May 17, 20092:00 p.m. - Hawaii Book & Music Festival, Honolulu HalePresentation about Hawaii Superferry & The Superferry Chronicles Visit HBMF website  Wayne MonizFriday, May 8, 20095:00 p.m. - Book Launch Celebration, Library at St. Anthony School, 1618 Lower Main Street Wailuku, MauiContact Wayne Moniz at (808)-244-5373 Sunday, May 17, 200912:00 p.m. - Hawaii Book & Music Festival, Honolulu HalePanel Discussion -Writing about Place Contact Hawaii Book & Music Festival Monday, May 18, 20096:00 p.m. - Book Ends, 600 Kailua Road, Kailua, O'ahuContact Book Ends, 808-261-1996 Tuesday, May 19, 20097:00 p.m. - Native Books, Ward Warehouse, 1050 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, HIContact Native Books, 808-596-8885 Saturday, Jun 13, 20092:00 p.m. - Barnes & Noble, Lahaina Gateway, 325 Keawe Street, Lahaina, MauiContact Barnes & Noble, 808-662-1307 Tuesday, Jul 21, 20096:30 p.m. - Book Sistahs, Dinner and Discussion, at The Hukilau, 230 Jackson Street, San Jose, CAContact: Val, 408-732-9066 Saturday, Jul 25, 20092:00 p.m. - Barnes & Noble, The Pruneyard, 1875 S. Bascom Ave., Campbell, CAContact B&N, 408-559-8101 10:00 a.m. - Interview and Reading on West Coast Live, radio broadcast with live audience hosted by Sedge Thompson Broadcasting from Bay Wolf Restaurant, 3853 Piedmont Ave., Oakland, CA Go to West Coast Live website for list of stations nationwide, streaming audio, or to make reservations to attend the broadcast. Tuesday, Jul 28, 20097:00 p.m. - Bookshop West Portal, 80 West Portal Avenue, San Francisco, CAContact Bookshop West Portal, 415-564-8080 Friday, Jul 31, 20094:00 p.m. - Borders Books & Music, Oakridge Mall, 925 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose, CAContact Borders, 408-363-6900 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. - Aloha Friday, Radio Show with Uncle Vernon Chang KKUP FM Radio 91.5 in Cupertino/Santa Clara, CA Live Audio Streaming - click here Saturday, Aug 1, 20091:00 p.m. - San Francisco Aloha Festival, Presidio Main Post/Parade Grounds (next to the Visitor Center and Officers' Club), Education TentContact Kaleolani De Sa, info@pica-org.org Wayne Moniz will be reading at the same time Saturday and Sunday. Sunday, Aug 2, 20091:00 p.m. - San Francisco Aloha Festival, Presidio Main Post/Parade Grounds (next to the Visitor Center and Officers' Club), Education TentContact Kaleolani De Sa, info@pica-org.org Tuesday, Aug 4, 20097:00 p.m. - Half Price Books, Pacific Commons, 43473 Boscell Road, Fremont, CaliforniaContact Half Price Books, 510-744-0333 Sunday, Aug 9, 20099:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Kani Ka Pila Radio Show, with Michael KeeneKVMR 89.5 FM, Nevada City, CA 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Na Mele o Hawai`i Radio Show, with Don Bradway KFOK 95.1 Low-Power FM, Georgetown, CA (suburb of Sacramento) Live Audio Streaming, Click here Thursday, Sep 17, 200911:30 a.m. - Maui Community College, Pilina Multipurpose, One Book - One Community ProjectMCC Peace Club Distributing copies of Under Maui Skies and Other Stories to incoming first-year students. Wayne Moniz will sign books. Contact MCC Peace Club, 808-984-3305 Saturday, Sep 19, 20099:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Festa 2009, presented by Hawaii Council on Portuguese HeritageMcCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Beach Park, Honolulu Call 808-845-1616 for more information Wayne Moniz will be at a table with copies of Under Maui Skies Wednesday, Sep 23, 200910:45 a.m. - Kaunoa Senior Center, 401 Alakapa Place, Spreckelsville, Maui, Hawai'iContact Lana, 808-270-7308 Wednesday, Sep 30, 20095:00 p.m. - Maui Community College, Learning Center, One Book - One Community ProjectDiscussion about Under Maui Skies and Other Stories with Wayne Moniz Contact MCC Peace Club, 808-984-3305 Friday, Oct 16, 20093:30 p.m. - Kaona instruction - Hawai'i Writing ProjectMolokai High School, 2140 Farrington Ave., Hoolehua, HI Contact Lori Gomez Saturday, Oct 17, 200911:00 a.m. - Kalele Bookstore & Divine Expressions, 64 Ala Malama, Kaunakakai, Moloka'iContact Kalele Bookstore, 808-553-5112 Wednesday, Nov 25, 20097:30 a.m. - Rotary Club of Kihei-WaileaFive Palms Restaurant at Mana Kai Hotel, 2960 South Kihei Road, Kihei, HI, Contact Larry Laird, Rotary Club of Kihei-Wailea  Sulak SivaraksaSaturday, Apr 18, 20094:00 p.m. - Fifth Annual Fujitani Interfaith LectureMystical Rose Oratory, Chaminade University, 3140 Waialae Avenue Honolulu contact Dr. Poranee Natadecha-Sponsel at 808-735-4822 Following the lecture, there will be a Reception and Fundraising Dinner from 6:00 to 8:00 at $50.00 per person. Contact Dr. Poranee for more information. Dinner price includes a signed copy of Wisdom of Sustainability. Monday, Apr 20, 20096:00 p.m. - Dialogue with Manulani Aluli MeyerMcCoy Studio Theater at Maui Arts and Cultural Center Contact MACC box office, 808-242-SHOW Click on Link and scroll down halfway Thursday, Apr 23, 20097:30 p.m. - Talk at UC Berkeley:Download Flyer Contact Funie Hsu, 510-842-2876 Friday, Apr 24, 20097:30 p.m. - Reading at Zen Center, 300 Page Street, San FranciscoContact Alan Senauke, 510-845-2215 Benefit for Clear View Project, www.clearviewproject.org, and the work of Sulak Sivaraksa Saturday, Apr 25, 200910:15 a.m. - Talk and Book Signing at Berkeley Zen Center, 1931 Russell Street, Berkeley, CAContact Alan Senauke, 510-845-2215  Margaret TrostSunday, Mar 1, 2009First Presbyterian Church of St. Helena, 1428 Spring St, Saint Helena, CAMargaret will speak during the Sunday morning service. Contact First Presbyterian Church, 707-963-1255 Tuesday, Mar 10, 200912:15 p.m. - St. Helena Rotary meeting, Native Sons' Hall, 1313 Spring St., St.Helena, CAVisit St. Helena Rotary Club website Thursday, Mar 26, 2009Soroptimist International, Phoenix, ArizonaLuncheon Keynote Visit Soroptimist International website - Event Listing Friday, Mar 27, 2009Private Book Club Meeting, Fountain Hills, AZSaturday, Mar 28, 20094:30 p.m. - Saints Simon and Jude Cathedral, 6351 North 27th Ave., Phoenix, AZTeachers' Lounge- following 4:30 p.m. Mass- 7:00 p.m Visit the Church website Presented by JustFaith & Cathedral Women Wednesday, Apr 29, 200910:00 a.m. - Sonoma State University, 1801 East Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park, CA, Schulz 3001Sunday, May 3, 200910:30 a.m. - First Congregational Church of Sonoma, 252 W. Spain St., Sonoma, CAMargaret will speak during the morning service. Visit the Church website Wednesday, Sep 9, 200912:00 p.m. - Keynote speaker, Rotary Club of La Mesa,Meeting at: La Mesa Women's Club, 5220 Wilson Street, La Mesa, CA Contact 619-466-4362 Sunday, Nov 15, 20099:00 and 11:00 a.m. - St Joan of Arc Church, 4537 3rd Avenue S, Minneapolis, MNContact 612-823-8205 4:00 p.m. - Presentation and Feeding Supper at First United Church of Christ, 300 Union Street , Northfield, MN Contact 507-645-7532 Monday, Nov 16, 200910:00 a.m. - Chapel at St Olaf College, 1520 Saint Olaf Avenue, Northfield, MNContact 507-786-2222  Ann WrightSaturday, Jan 3, 20099:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Women’s Literary Festival, at Fess Parker's DoubleTree Resort, 633 East Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CAContact Women's Literary Festival Monday, Jan 5, 20098:30-10:30 a.m. - American Historical Association's annual meeting, Hilton Hotel, 1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10019Panel Discussion: "Minerva's Historigoraphy: Women and War" Contact Dr. Pamela Stewart 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. – Panel Discussion # 200: "Minerva's Historiography: Women and War" Moderator (chair): Nicole Dombrowski Risser, Towson University; Bernard A. Cook, Loyola University New Orleans: Women and War: An Overview; Pamela J. Stewart, Arizona State University: Looking for Minerva’s Sisters in the Revolutionary 1871 Paris Commune; Francine Banner, Arizona State University: Beyond the “Black Widows”: Chechen Women, War, and Suicide Terrorism; Colonel (Ret) Ann Wright, United States Army: Sexual Assault of Women in the U.S. Military; Karen Turner, Holy Cross College: War, Motherhood, and Memory in Vietnam. Panel organized by Pamela Stewart, Ph.D. of Arizona State University Department of History, Tempe Campus, 602-496-0645, Pamela.Stewart@asu.edu and Linda Grant DePauw (Professor Emeritus of History, George Washington Univ.), The Minerva Center, 20 Granada Road, Pasadena, MD 21122, 410-437-5379, depauw@minervacenter.com, Tuesday, Jan 6, 20093 p.m. - Public Colloquium-MILITARY VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN- A Threat to PeaceThe Interchurch Center, 475 Riverside Drive, New York City (At West 120th Street, Claremont Ave. entrance) Contact Janet Gerson, Co-Director, Peace Education Center at Teachers College, Columbia University Col. Ann Wright, who resigned from the State Department as an act of conscience on the eve of the US invasion of Iraq on March 19, 2003, will speak on military violence against women. Responses: Rev. Chloe Breyer, Director of the Interfaith Center of New York Dr. Betty Reardon, Founding Director Emeritus, International Institute on Peace Education (IIPE) and Board Member of Global Education Associates Chair: Janet Gerson, Co-Director, Peace Education Center at Teachers College, Columbia University. The event is cosponsored by the Peace Education Center at Teachers College, the International Institute on Peace Education, and Global Education Associates. Thursday, Jan 8, 20097 p.m. - "Abandoning War: A People's Agenda" with writer Stephen Kinzer & VFP ExDir Michael McPhearson, Camp Hope-Center for Creative Non-ViolenceOld St. Pat's church, 711 West Monroe, the Fr. Jack Wall Mission Center,Chicago, IL Contact Kathy Kelly, Co-coordinator, Voices for Creative Nonviolence, 1249 West Argyle Street, Chicago, IL 60640, 773-878-3815,www.vcnv.org Presentation on Veterans Issues at Camp Hope by Colonel Ann Wright,Michael McPhearson,ExDir of Veterans for Peace and author Stephen Kinzer. To help build popular momentum behind the progressive goals of President Obama’s campaign, Camp Hope will be a 19-day presence, from January 1 – 19, 2009, in Hyde Park, Chicago: "Camp Hope: Countdown To Change." Every day from New Years’ to Dr. Martin Luther King Day, whatever winter has in store, Camp Hope will be set up at the intersection of East Hyde Park Boulevard and South Drexel Avenue to congratulate Senator Obama as our new President-elect and recommit ourselves to progressive actions he promoted on his campaign trail. We are urging President-elect Obama to take eight actions immediately upon being sworn into office, and reminding ourselves that these are only eight early steps to more profound policy changes. Camp Hope seeks action on: War in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan Global Climate Change Nuclear Weapons Guantanamo and Torture Immigrant Rights Unemployment and the Prison-Industrial Complex Housing Foreclosures Universal Health Care Sunday, Jan 11, 20092 p.m. - 100 Days to Close Guantanamo and End TortureDupont Circle, Washington, DC Link: http://www.100dayscampaign.org/jan11 We will begin with a Prisoner Procession and nine-day fast on January 11, 2009, which marks seven years since the opening of the prison at Guantánamo. And then, from January 20 with the inauguration of the next President through April 30, we will maintain a regular schedule of activities. At the end of the 100 days, we hope to celebrate both the closure of the detention facility at Guantánamo and the adoption of policies and laws that decisively ban torture by the U.S. government. Saturday, Jan 17, 2009Sat Jan 17 - Sun Jan 18: Grassroots Leadership Conference, Progressive Democrats of AmericaUniversity of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC Contact Laura Bonham University of the District of Columbia 4200 Connecticut Ave, Washington, DC 20008 http://pdamerica.org/index.php Sunday, Jan 18, 20096 p.m. - War Crimes of the Bush Administration-Ann Wright, Ray McGovern, Jesselyn Radack & David SwansonPeace Mural Gallery, 3336 M Street, NW,Washington, DC Contact Ann Wright http://www.peacemural.org Gallery Phone: (202) 333-1803 EXHIBITION LOCATION: 3336 M Street, one block east of Francis Key Bridge, between 33rd and 34th Streets. 9 a.m. - Grassroots Leadership Conference, Progressive Democrats of America University of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC See January 17 listing Monday, Jan 19, 20099 a.m. - War Crimes Times newspaper deliveryNewsmuseum, 555 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20001 Contact Veterans for Peace Tarak Kauff http://www.warcrimestimes.org/ Tuesday, Jan 20, 20097 p.m. - Inaugural Peace BallSmithsonian National Postal Museum, nest to Union Station http://www.peaceball.org/ 10 a.m. - Presidential Inaguration of Barak Obama National Mall and Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC Saturday, Jan 24, 20095:30 p.m. - "Beyond Bush Bash" - Pikes Peak Justice & Peace Commission's annual dinnerColorado Springs, CO Contact Steve Saint, Director, Pikes Peak Justice & Peace Commission 719-632-6189 Monday, Jan 26, 20096:30 p.m. - Poor Richard's Bookstore, 320 North Tejon St, Colorado Springs, COContact Poor Richards, (719) 578-0012 or Pike's Peak Justice and Peace Commission (click on 1/24 entry) Tuesday, Jan 27, 20097 p.m. - Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St , Denver, COSponsored by Rocky Mountain Peace and Justice Center and KGNU radio Contact Carolyn Bninski, Rocky Mountain Peace and Justice Center 303-444-6981x2 Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St, Denver, CO 80205 (303) 294-9281 Wednesday, Jan 28, 20097:00 p.m. - Boulder, CO (venue TBD)Contact Carolyn Bninski, Rocky Mountain Peace and Justice Center 303-444-6981x2 Sponsored by Rocky Mountain Peace and Justice Center and KGNU radio Thursday, Jan 29, 20097:00 p.m. - Matter Bookstore, 144 N. College Ave., Fort Collins, COContact Cheryl Distaso, Fort Collins Center for Justice, Peace and Environment, 970-419-8944 Saturday, Jan 31, 2009Sat Jan 31 - Sun Feb 8: 6 p.m. - Factfinding Trip to Gaza and EgyptAnn Wright Wednesday, Feb 4, 20097 p.m. - 100 Days to Shut Down Guantanamo and End TortureLocation in Washington, DC (TDB) Contact Matthew W. Daloisio With Barack Obama taking office, we have a historic opportunity to reverse the disastrous policies of the last eight years. Witness Against Torture's campaign to close the U.S. prison camp at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, end torture & indefinite detention, and stop extraordinary rendition by the U.S. Government focus on President Obama's first 100 days in office. The 100 Days Campaign brings together a coalition of groups and individuals who will take part in demonstrations, educate Congress and the public, and engage in nonviolent direct action. Visit 100DaysCampaign.org for details. Catholic Worker - Maryhouse, 55 East 3rd Street, NY, NY 10003. Witness Against Torture - www.witnesstorture.org; War Resisters League - www.warresisters.org; Friends of 339 – www.peacepentagon.org Tuesday, Feb 10, 20097 p.m. - "Gaza", Center for Non-Violence, Methodist ChurchSanta Cruz, CA Contact Cheri Lippman Wednesday, Feb 11, 20096 p.m. - Monterey Institute for International Studies, 460 Pierce Street, Monterey, CAContact Pushpa Iyer Thursday, Feb 12, 20096 p.m. - Steinbeck Hall, Hartnell College, 411 Central Avenue, Salinas, CAHartnell Students for Peace Contact Deanne Gwinn Friday, Feb 13, 20098:30 a.m. - Cal State Univ at Monterey-History ClassContact Ann DeJesus Riley 7:30 p.m. - "Iran, Iraq & Afghanistan," Veterans Hall, Santa Cruz, CA co-sponsored by Iraq Vets Against the War Contact Cheri Lippman Saturday, Feb 14, 20091 p.m. - Three Cups of Tea fundraiser for women of AfghanistanGault Elementary School, Santa Cruz, CA Contact Cheri Lippman Sunday, Feb 15, 20092 p.m. - Regional Peace Organizations MeetingMonterey Peace Resource Center Contact Sandee Scott Monday, Feb 16, 20098 p.m. - Joan Baez Live in ConcertGolden State Theater, Monterey, CA www.goldenstatetheater.com Tuesday, Feb 17, 20091 p.m. - Speak at Activism Class at the University of Redlands, CAContact Corla Coles 7 p.m. - Redlands United Church of Christ 168 Bellevue Ave, Redlands, CA 92373 (909) 793-3520 contact Corla Coles Wednesday, Feb 18, 20099:30 a.m. - University of Redlands, Intro to World PoliticsContact Dr. Grame Auton 1 p.m. - University of Redlands, Women in Collective Action Contact Corla Coles 7 p.m. - University of Redlands, Casa Loma Room, 1200 Colton Ave, Redlands, CA Contact Corla Coles 2:30 p.m. - Russian History Class, University of Redlands, CA Contact Graeme Auton Thursday, Feb 19, 20095 p.m. - Speak at the Human and Earth Rights Organization meetingPrice Center East - The Forum (4th Floor), University of California at San Diego, Lyman Ln, La Jolla, CA 92037 Contact Jeeni Criscenzo http://www.humanearthrights.org http://calendar.ucsd.edu/DisplayEventDetail.asp?iEventID=21270&iSubCatID=4&iRoomID= Saturday, Feb 21, 20096 p.m. - Awards Banquet for Veterans for Peace & Disabled VeteransRick’s Restaurant, 1973 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA Contact Tom Swann Friday, Feb 27, 2009Fri Feb 27 - Mon Mar 2: 10 a.m. - Security Without Empire: National Organizing Conference on Foreign Military BasesAmerican University, Washington, D.C. Contact Genevie Gold, 617-661-6130 11 a.m. - "Bases, Violence against Women, and Resistance" National Organizing Conference on Foreign Military Bases "Security Without Empire" American University, Washington, DC Contact Genieve Gold, AFSC http://www.afsc.org/cambridge/ht/d/sp/i/72158/pid/72158 Monday, Mar 2, 2009Mon Mar 2 - Tue Mar 3: 10 a.m. - Appointments w/US Congresspersons for Okinawan Women Act Against Military ViolenceWashington, DC Contact Suzuyo Takazato Okinawa Women Act Against Military Violence was formed in September 1995, following the rape of a 12-year-old girl by 3 US servicemen. This group has held demonstrations and protests, organized letter writing campaigns, and brought their creativity and passion to protests and campaigns against the US military presence in Okinawa, which dates back to 1945 and the end of World War II. Thursday, Mar 5, 2009Thu Mar 5 - Thu Mar 12: 6 p.m. - Trip to Gaza for International Women's DayContact nancy Mancias at Codepink: Women for Peace http://www.codepinkalert.org/article.php?id=4675 Saturday, Mar 21, 200910 a.m. - March to the Pentagon to End the Wars in Iraq & AfghanistanWashington, DC Contact National Assembly 216-736-4704 The National Assembly to End the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars and Occupations is joining with other coalitions, organizations, and networks to organize a united MARCH 21 NATIONAL COALITION to mobilize people across the United States to take part in a March on the Pentagon on Saturday, March 21, marking six years of war and occupation of Iraq. Demonstrations will also be held on that date in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and other cities across the U.S. Monday, Mar 23, 20097 p.m. - Gaza Brief-backBusboys & Poets, 1025 5th Street NW, Wash DC Contact: Codepink Tuesday, Mar 24, 20097 p.m. - Main auditorium, Mankato College, Minnesota State UniversityMankato, Minnesota 56001 Contact Jackie Vieseli Friday, Mar 27, 20097 p.m. - Authors' DinnerSanta Barbara Women's Literary Festival Women's Literary Festival Saturday, Mar 28, 20099 a.m. - Santa Barbara Women's Literary FestivalSanta Barbara, CA Women's Literary Festival A celebration of women writers promoting literacy, diversity, and social justice in partnership with the Santa Barbara Public Library Monday, Mar 30, 20097 p.m. - Witness Against TortureGeorge Mason Law School's American Constitution Society, VA Contact Matthew W. Daloisio Wednesday, Apr 1, 20097 p.m. - Marshall College, Huntington, WVAContact Christopher White Thursday, Apr 2, 20095 p.m. - Report on GazaNashville Peace and Justice Center Contact Elizabeth Barger Nashville Peace and Justice Center 4732 West Longdale Drive Nashville TN, 37211 (615) 333-5700 Fax: (615) 333-5811 Friday, Apr 3, 20098 a.m. - Society for Military History Annual Meeting, Embassy Suites, 1200 Conference Center Blvd., Murfreesboro, TNPanel on Women in Military Contact SMH 5 p.m. - Photographs of Gaza Personal Story Contact Elizabeth Barger The Farm Summertown TN 38483 931-964-4474 Monday, Apr 6, 20099 a.m. - Conference on World Affairs Bush/Cheney, Forgive & Forget?Wolf Law , University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado Contact: Conference on World Affairs 1 p.m. - Civil Liberties: What, Me Worry? UMC East Ballroom, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO Contact: Conference on World Affairs Tuesday, Apr 7, 20099:30 a.m. - Terrorism: Diverting the American People from Real ProblemsWolf Law School, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado Conttact: Conference on World Affairs 2 p.m. - Ethics in Government UMC 235, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO Contact: Conference on World Affairs Wednesday, Apr 8, 20099 a.m. - Defending Defense SpendingOld Main Chapel, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO Contact: Conference on World Affairs 3 p.m. - Iran: Be Nice to America or We Will Bring Democracy to Your Country Too! UMC 235, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO Contact: Conference on World Affairs 7 p.m. - Eyewitness Gaza First Congregational Church at Pine and Broadway, Boulder, Colorado Contact Carolyn Bninski, Rocky Mountain Peace and Justice Center 303-444-6981x2 http://www.rmpjc.org/ Thursday, Apr 9, 20099:30 a.m. - Guantanamo Baywatch: The Final Season?Mackey Auditorium, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO Contact: Conference on World Affairs 2:30 p.m. - The Truth About Torture UMC Center Ballroom, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO Contact: Conference on World Affairs Friday, Apr 10, 200911 a.m. - Africa's Children: Drivers of a ContinentUMC West Ballroom, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO Contact: Conference on World Affairs Tuesday, Apr 14, 20097 p.m. - Report from GazaChurch of the Crossroads, Honolulu, Hawaii Contact Margaret Brown Thursday, Apr 16, 200910:30 a.m. - Class on Gender IssuesUniversity of Hawaii, Manoa, Hawaii Contact: Dr. Kathy Ferguson Friday, Apr 17, 20097 p.m. - Kauai Peace CommitteeLihue Neighborhod Center/Old Hall, Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii Contact Kip Goodwin 10 a.m. - Island School, Kauai, Hawaii Contact Kip Goodwin 12:30 p.m. - Kapaa High School, Kauai, Hawaii Contact Kip Goodwin Sunday, Apr 19, 20093 p.m. - Revolution Books2626 S King St # 201, Honolulu, HI 96826, Contact: Carolyn Hadfield 808) 944-3106 Wednesday, Apr 22, 20097 p.m. - "Camouflaged Rape: U.S. military Cover-ups"Wake Forest University, NC Contact Professor Pat Willis Thursday, Apr 23, 20097 p.m. - Daniels Bldg, Room, 434, North Carolina State UniversityRaleigh, North Carolina Contact John Heuer Sponsored by the Political Science Department and the Student Workers Alliance Friday, Apr 24, 200912 p.m. - Friends of the Foreign Service Quarterly MeetingChapel Hill, North Carolina Contact John Heuer Saturday, Apr 25, 200912 p.m. - STOP Blackwater ConferenceUnitarian Universalist Church of Stockton, located at 219 North Pearl Street, Stockton Illinois 61085 Contact: Dan Kenny STOP Blackwater Conference Apr 24, 2009 through Apr 27, 2009 "Close Down Blackwater In Illinois" A Catholic Worker and Clearwater Conference With Keynote by Jeremy Scahill Author of the NY Times Bestseller "Blackwater: The Rise of the World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army." He is also a journalist with "The Nation" and with Democracy NOW! We will also be joined by Kathy Kelly, co-coordinator or Voices for Creative Nonviolence and Diane Wilson, co-founder of CodePink and Texas Jail Project.org, along with Col. Ann Wright will be joining us for the conference on Saturday April 25th. Tuesday, Apr 28, 20093:30 p.m. - Rape and Murder in the U.S.MilitarySchool of Visual Arts on E 23rd St, NYC contact: Joan Brooker Wednesday, Apr 29, 20097 p.m. - Report on GazaUnitarian Universalist Congreation at Shelter Rock, Manhasset, Long Island, NY Contact Margaret Melkonian www.longislandpeace.org Friday, May 1, 20099 a.m. - Foreign Service DayState Department, Washington, DC Contact: American Foreign Service Association http://www.afsa.org/ Saturday, May 2, 20091 p.m. - Speak at Close the "Army Experience" Killing Game ArcadeFranklin Mills Mall in Philadelphia Pat Elder Monday, May 4, 20095 p.m. - Upper Hudson Valley Peace Action Annual DinnerAlbany, NY Contact: Dr. Larry Wittner Friday, May 8, 20097:30 p.m. - Voices of PeaceEatonville restaurant, 2121 14th St. NW, Washington, D.C. Contact Nancy Mancias Saturday, May 9, 2009Sat May 9 - Sun May 10: 1 p.m. - Mother's Day at the White House with Codepink: Women for PeaceLafayette Park, White House, Washington, DC Contact: Codepink: Women for Peace Wednesday, May 13, 20097 p.m. - Speak in Fairbanks, AlaskaContact: Rich Monia, Alaska Peace Center Thursday, May 14, 20097 p.m. - Speak in Anchorage, AlaskaAlaskans for Peace and Justice Contact: Susan Bright www.alaskans4peace.org Friday, May 15, 20097 p.m. - Speak in Juneau, AlaskaContact: Rich Moniak Sunday, May 17, 20097 p.m. - Speak in Sitka, AlaskaContact: Don Muller Monday, May 18, 20097 p.m. - Speak in Ketchikan, AlaskaContact: Perry Reeve Friday, May 22, 2009Fri May 22 - Mon Jun 15: 7 a.m. - 22 Day Campaign to End the Siege of GazaGaza, Egypt and Israel Contact: Codepink: Women for Peace http://www.womensaynotowar.org/article.php?id=4817 Tuesday, Jun 16, 20098 p.m. - Return to US From one month Trip to Gaza, Israel & EgyptSaturday, Jul 11, 20099 a.m. - National Assembly to End Wars on Iraq & Afghanistan and OccupationsPittsburg, PA Contact: Chris Geauvreau https://www.natassembly.org/CONFERENCE_WORKSHOPS.html Monday, Jul 20, 20097 p.m. - Speak at Militarism in Guam Study TourContact: Hisae Ogawa 6 p.m. - Speak to "Strength of Women" group University of Guam, Guam Contact Hope Cristobal Tuesday, Jul 21, 2009Militarism of Guam Study TourContact: Hisae Ogawa Wednesday, Jul 22, 200910 p.m. - Militarism of Guam Study TourContact: Hisae Ogawa Thursday, Jul 23, 200912 p.m. - Speak at Japanese Mother's CongressOsaka, Japan Contact: Hisae Ogawa Saturday, Jul 25, 2009Events in KyotoKyoto, Japan Contact: Hisae Ogawa Sunday, Jul 26, 200910 a.m. - 55th Japan Mothers’ CongressRitsumeikan University, Kyoto, Japan Contact: Emiko Hirono, New Japan Women's Association 55th Japan Mothers’ Congress Workshop No. 28 : International Symposium “Toward 2010 NPT Review Conference We Have a Big Opportunity for Advancing Nuclear Abolition before Us, Let Us Work Together to Abrogate Military Alliances to Create a Peaceful and Just World” Date: July 26 (Sun.) 10:00-15:00 Venue: Ritsumeikan University Igaku-kan 3F-4, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture Panelists: Ms. Ann Wright, USA Former US Army Colonel and Diplomat, Anti-war Activist working with Code Pink Ms. Park Jung-eun, Republic of Korea Policy Director, People’s Solidarity for Participatory Democracy (PSPD) Mr. ANZAI Ikuro, Japan Honorary Director, Kyoto Museum for World Peace, Ritsumeikan University, Professor Emeritus of Radiation Protection at Ritsumeikan University TAKADA Kimiko, Japan President, New Japan Women’s Association Coordinator: Yoneyama Atsuko Secretary General, New Japan Women’s Association Tuesday, Jul 28, 200910 a.m. - Women's Peace Fund & New Japanese Women's Association (Shinfujin) RallySaitama, Japan 3 p.m. - Women's Peace Fund & New Japanese Women's Association (Shinfujin) Rally Tokyo, Japan Wednesday, Jul 29, 20091 p.m. - Meet with Victims of Sexual Assault by US MilitaryWomen's Peace Fund, Kanagawa, Japan Contact: Hisae Ogawa Thursday, Jul 30, 20097 p.m. - Speak at Osaka UniversityOsaka, Japan Hisae Ogawa Saturday, Aug 1, 2009Events in OsakaOsaka, Japan Contact: Hisae Ogawa Sunday, Aug 2, 2009World Conference on Atomic and Hydrogen BombsHiroshima, Japan Contact: Yayoi Tsuchida, International relations of the organizing committee Japanese Council Against Atomic & Hydrogen bombs Monday, Aug 3, 2009Speak at Session 1 of the International Meeting of the World Conference on Atomic and Hydrogen BombsHiroshima, Japan Contact: Yayoi Tsuchida, International relations of the organizing committee "Achieving a nuclear weapon-free world Tuesday, Aug 4, 2009Conference on Atomic & Hydrogen BombsHiroshima, Japan Contact: Hisae Ogawa Thursday, Aug 6, 2009Speak at the Hiroshima Day Rally at the Conference on Atomic & Hydrogen BombsHiroshima, Japan Contact: Yayoi Tsuchida, International relations of the organizing committee Friday, Aug 7, 2009ARticle 9 Bon-OdoriYasusubetsu, Hokkaido, Japan Contact: Hisae Ogawa Saturday, Aug 8, 2009ARticle 9 Bon-OdoriYasusubetsu, Hokkaido, Japan Contact: Hisae Ogawa Sunday, Aug 9, 2009ARticle 9 Bon-OdoriYasusubetsu, Hokkaido, Japan Contact: Hisae Ogawa Monday, Aug 10, 20096:30 p.m. - Speak at Asahikawa RallySapporo, Japan Hisae Ogawa 5 p.m. - Speak at the English Circle, Asahikawa Medical University Sapporo, Japan Hisae Ogawa Women's Rally with National Japanese Women's Association Sapporo, Japan Contact: Hisae Ogawa Tuesday, Aug 11, 2009Depart Japan for the United StatesSunday, Aug 23, 20093 p.m. - Speak at Revolution Books, Honolulu, HawaiiContact: Carolyn Hadfield Wednesday, Aug 26, 200912 p.m. - University of Hawaii, Manoa, Honolulu, HawaiiKuykendall Hall, Room 207 Contact: Joshua Cooper Thursday, Aug 27, 200911:30 a.m. - “Citizen Diplomacy: People Power for World Peace.”East-West Center, UH campus Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii Contact Joshua Cooper Saturday, Aug 29, 20096 p.m. - Speak at Under the Hood Cafe, Kileen, Texas17 S. College Street, Kileen, Texas, (254) 449-8811 Contact: Cindy Thomas Sunday, Aug 30, 20095 p.m. - Speak at Fundraiser for Under the Hood CafeJovita's, 1617 South First St., Austin, TX. Contact: Fran Hanlon Thursday, Sep 3, 20097:00 p.m. - OMNI Center for Peace, Justice & EcologyMaple & Storer Streets Gladys Tiffany 479-973-9049 Tuesday, Sep 8, 20096:00 p.m. - NorthWest Arkansas Community College, Bentonville, ArkansasRoom B102 at Shewmaker Gladys Tiffany 479-973-9049 Sponsored by OMNI Peace Center and NWACC. Saturday, Sep 12, 2009Sat Sep 12 - Sun Sep 13: 9 a.m. - Organizers Conference of U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli OccupationChicago, IL http://www.endtheoccupation.org/article.php?list=type&type=253 Friday, Sep 25, 200910 p.m. - Travel to Afghanistan on a 7-day Fact Finding MissionTuesday, Sep 29, 20099 a.m. - Strangling Gaza through Economic Sanctions in Violation of International Law and the Geneva Conventions"Conference of the National Association of Muslim American Women, Washington, DC Contact: Anisa Abd el Fattah The Conference to Ban Economic Sanctions September 29, 2009 Trinity Washington University 125 Michigan Ave. NE Washington DC, 20017 9:00am-5:30pm Thursday, Oct 1, 200910 a.m. - Forum on US Military Involvement in Africa: AFRICOMForeign Policy in Focus-Institute for Policy Studies, Washington, DC Contact: Alyssa Kitlas Monday, Oct 5, 20098:00-9:30 p.m. - "US Foreign Policy in Afghanistan," Oxford College of Emory University, Williams Hall100 Hammil Street, Oxford, Georgia Contact: Dr. Clark Lemons Speaking Tour coordinator is Ann Mauney, 404-373-3864, Annmauney555@aol.com Tuesday, Oct 6, 200912:00-2:00 p.m. - "U.S. Policy in Iraq & Afghanistan," Georgia Coalition for the People's AgendaAtlanta Life Bldg., 100 Auburn Ave., Ste. 102, Atlanta, GA Contact: Helen Butler 4:00-5:00 p.m. - "How Can Women in America Help Stop Wars on Women in Iraq, Afghanistan, & Gaza?" Agnes Scott College, Fireplace Lounge in Alston Campus Center 141 E. College Ave., Decatur, GA Contact: Prof Tina Pippin 6:00-9:00 p.m. - "War in Afghanistan: Another Vietnam?" followed by booksigning of Dissent: Voices of Conscience First Iconium Baptist Church, 542 Moreland Ave., Atlanta, Georgia Contact: Ann Mauney, 404-373-3864 Wednesday, Oct 7, 200911:30-1:30 p.m. - "Dissent: Voices of Conscience"--Women's and ethical issuesEmory University, Atlanta, GA Contact: Sasha Smith 404-727-2000 Sponsored by Emory University's Center for Women and Center for Ethics 3:00-5:00 p.m. - Troy Moore Library, 38 Peachtree Ctr. Ave., Gen. Classroom Bldg., 9th Floor, Atlanta, GA Contact: Ian Fletcher Co-sponsors: Asian Studies Center, Women's Studies Institute, MESPA, AGSUH, and Department of History 7:30-9:00 p.m. - "Palestine, U.S. Policy toward Israel and Consequences for Americans" Emory University, White Hall, Room 208, 301 Dowman Dr., Atlanta, GA Contact Karim Tabbaa Sponsored by Emory Advocates for Justice in Palestine 10 a.m. - Press conference on 8th anniversary of U.S. invasion of Afghanistan Atlanta Veterans Administration Medical Center, 1670 Clairmont Rd., Decatur, GA Contact Gloria Tatum 5:30 p.m. - Press conference on U.S. Military Recruitment Practices Downtown Atlanta, GA Tim Franzen Organized by the Georgia Peace and Justice Coalition Thursday, Oct 8, 200912:00-1:30 p.m. - "U.S. Policy in Afghanistan" Clarke Public Library2025 Baxter St., Athens, Georgia Contact Ann Mauney 7:00-8:30 p.m. - "U.S. Policy in Palestine/Israel" Presbyterian Student Center 1250 Lumpkin St, Athens, Georgia Contact Deb Weiler Sponsored by Women in Black Friday, Oct 9, 20096 p.m. - Taos, New MexicoAnn Wright, Ray McGovern, Cindy Sheehan, David Swanson, and Elliott Adams Contact Will Covert Saturday, Oct 10, 200910 a.m. - The Five for Truth, Santa Fe, New MexicoAnn Wright, Ray McGovern, Cindy Sheehan, David Swanson, and Elliott Adams Contact Will Covert Unitarian Universalist Congregation 107 West Barcelona (intersection of Barcelona & Galisteo) Santa Fe, NM 87505 7 p.m. - Plenary Session, The Five for Truth Cindy Sheehan, Ray McGovern, Ann Wright, David Swanson, Elliott Adams Contact: Will Covert Unitarian Universalist Congregation 107 West Barcelona (intersection of Barcelona & Galisteo) Santa Fe, NM 87505 Sunday, Oct 11, 20095 p.m. - The Five for Truth in Albuquerque, New MexicoAnn Wright, Ray McGovern, Cindy Sheehan, David Swanson, and Elliott Adams Contact Will Covert 5-7pm Potluck dinner and book-signings 7-9pm Plenary Session Emmanuel Presbyterian Church 114 Carlisle Boulevard SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 Tuesday, Oct 13, 200911 a.m. - Stop Rape in the Military Action at US Military Recruiting StationTimes Square, New York City, New York Contact Sandy Kelson Sponsored by Veterans for Peace Rape Awareness Week http://www.veteransforpeace.org/Email_blast_september2_2009.vp.html with partners Service Womens Action Network, Granny Peace Brigade, CODEPINK: Women for Peace, Iraq Veterans against the War Wednesday, Oct 14, 20097:00 p.m. - First Christian Church, 80 S. 5th St., San Jose, Calif.Contact San Jose Peace & Justice, (408) 297-2299 Thursday, Oct 15, 20097 p.m. - Speak at Modern Times BookstoreSan Francisco, CA Contact: :Andrea Modern Times Bookstore 888 Valencia Street San Francisco, CA 94110 http://www.mtbs.com/ Phone: 415-282-9246 Fax: 415-282-4925 office@moderntimesbookstore.com 12 p.m. - Monterrey Institute for International Studies, Monterrey, CA Contact Dr. Pushpa Iyer Friday, Oct 16, 2009Fri Oct 16 - Sun Oct 18: Bioneers Environmental conferenceMarin County, CA Bioneers Saturday, Oct 17, 20096:30 p.m. - Booksigning, Bioneers Environmental ConferenceMarin County, CA Lafayette Book Store, 707-422-5720 12 p.m. - San Francisco Stop the War March and Rally Sunday, Oct 18, 20097 p.m. - Speak with Dahr Jamail at a Courage to Resist fundraiserFirst Congregational Church, 2501 Harrison St, Oakland Contact: Jeff Paterson Courage to Resist http://www.couragetoresist.org Monday, Oct 19, 20097:30 p.m. - Reading and Booksigning at Capitola Book Cafe1475 41st Ave. #G, Capitola, CA Contact Janet Leimeister http://www.capitolabookcafe.com/bishop.html, 831-462-4415 6:45 p.m. - Gaza Fundraiser Lulu's cafe in the Capitola Book Cafe, 1475 41st Ave. #G, Capitola, CA Contact: Cheri Lippman Tuesday, Oct 20, 20094:00-6:30 p.m. - Sonoma State University, 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, CAWar & Peace class, etc. Shepherd Bliss Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009Chico Peace & Justice Center Keynote Speaker with Frida BerriganChico, California 530-893-9078 Thursday, Oct 22, 20096 p.m. - Dance Palace for Point Reyes Books, Point Reyes, Californiawww.ptreyesbooks.com Contact Steve Costa Dance Palace, Point Reyes Point Reyes Book Store www.ptreyesbooks.com 11315 Shoreline Hwy Point Reyes Station, CA 94956 (415) 663-1542 Saturday, Oct 24, 20097:00 p.m. -School of Visual Arts Theatre, 209 East 23 Street, NY, NY 10010-3994 Tel: 212.592.2000 Contact Joan Brooker Panelists include: Col. Ann Wright (ret.) (activist women soldiers' rights) Ari Folman (director "Waltz with Bashir") Dr. Edward Tick (author/psychologist "War and the Soul") Brian Delate (actor/filmmaker/Veteran "A Soldier’s Heart") and, Mr. Oliver Stone (schedule pending) http://www.schoolofvisualarts.edu Tuesday, Oct 27, 20097 p.m. - Gaza Fundraiser in New York City, Location TBDwith Jeff Halper of International Committee Against House Demolitions & Joseph Massad, Columbia University Professor of Modern Arab Politics Contact Felice Gelman Fundraiser for the Gaza Freedom March (www.gazafreedommarch.org) Wednesday, Oct 28, 20096 p.m. - Annual Sam Adams Award Ceremony for aTruth Tellerwith Ray McGovern & Daniel Ellsberg at American University, Washington, DC Contact: Dr. Peter Kuznick Saturday, Nov 7, 20096:30 p.m. - Houston Peace and Justice Center Awards DinnerMarriott Hotel (West Loop) C. Lee Taylor Thursday, Nov 12, 2009"Transnational Feminism and Analysis of U.S. Military Sexual Assault in Japan" at the National Women's Studies Association annual conferenceSheraton Hotel, Atlanta, GA Contact Dr. Linda Pershing http://www.nwsaconference.org/cms/ Saturday, Nov 14, 20094 p.m. - Transnational Feminism and Analysis of U.S. Military Sexual Assault in JapanNational Women's Studies Assn Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA Contact Dr. Linda Pershing www.nwsa.org Sunday, Nov 15, 20093:30 p.m. - Panel for the International Peace Bureau annual conferenceGeorgetown University, Washington, DC Contact George Friday http://ipb.org/i/index.html Friday, Nov 20, 20098 a.m. - School of the Americas WatchFort Benning, Columbus, Georgia www.soaw.org/ Saturday, Nov 21, 20098 a.m. - School of the Americas WatchFort Benning, Columbus, Georgia www.soaw.org/ Monday, Nov 23, 20098 a.m. - School of the Americas Watch ProcessionFort Benning, Columbus, Georgia www.soaw.org/ Monday, Dec 7, 200912 p.m. - UN Climate Change conferenceCopenhagen, Denmark Beyond Talk http://www.beyondtalk.net/ UN Climate Change Conference http://en.cop15.dk/ Tuesday, Dec 22, 2009Tue Dec 22 - Tue Jan 5: Gaza Freedom MarchCairo, Egypt and Gaza Contact www.gazafreedommarch.org Friday, Dec 11, 200912 p.m. - "Our Grief is Still Not a Cry for War: A Day of Solidarity and Remembrance in Memory of Civilians and Soldiers"The Temple to Goddess Spirituality, Cactus Springs, Nevada (across the road from Creech Air Force Base Contact Jim Haber Saturday, Sept. 11, The Temple to Goddess Spirituality, Cactus Springs, NV "Our Grief is Still Not a Cry for War: A Day of Solidarity and Remembrance in Memory of Civilians and Soldiers" The Eyes Wide Open memorial boots and shoes will be on exhibition all day as focus for reflection and remembrance. U.S. military personnel from Nevada who were killed in either Afghanistan or Iraq are represented by a pair of boots with a name tag. Civilians killed are represented by pairs of shoes with names of a small portion of those killed. The public is invited for all or some of the activities. All events at the Goddess Temple are free (though donations are gratefully accepted, as per the gift economy ethic). 10:00 a.m. Reflection and remembrance group or alone time 12:00 p.m. Lunch 1:30 p.m. Reflection and remembrance group or alone time 5:00 p.m. Pot luck supper 7:00 p.m. gathering for ritual 7:30 p.m. Ritual for Peace in Solidarity and Remembrance of Soldiers and Civilians |
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