Subject: WI peace events this weekend, if you're going home... Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2005 05:15:34 -0600 Message-ID: <B14120EE5C432443B21102F7925DAD020142072D@COKE.uwec.edu> From: "Grossman, Zoltan C." <GROSSMZC@uwec.edu>
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Algoma, WI
RSVP * Stop the War, Bring the Troops Home
Saturday, March 19th 2005 10 AM
Citizens will gather to hold a vigil to stop the War on Iraq and Bring
the Troops Home
Appleton, WI
End the War/Bring Troops Home
Saturday, March 19th 2005 11:00am
Outside street corner rally from 11-12
Inside music from 12-2
Outdoor Peace Rally on Anniversary of Invasion
Saturday, March 19th 2005 11:00am
Following the outdoor rally, there will be an indoor rally with music
and chances for networking. All welcome! Sponsored by the Fox Valley
Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR) and the Fox Valley Peace Coalition.
Contact: Barb Hoffman bhoffman18@juno.com or Ronna Swift,
ronnas@athenet.net
Beloit, WI
RSVP * Beloit College and Community Peace Vigil
Friday, March 18th 2005 7:30pm
A candlelight vigil with silence and simple words, dedicated to creating
unity for peace and an end to the Iraq war.
Brookfield, WI
Candlelight Conference 2005
Saturday, March 19th 2005 2:00 pm
A one-day conference on creating community and taking action, featuring
a wide variety of speakers with fourteen workshops to choose from. For
more information, and to pre-register, go to
http://www.candlelightcoalition.org
<http://www.candlelightcoalition.org>
Candlelight Conference 2005: Coming Together, Going Forward
Saturday, March 19th 2005 2 pm
03/19 Sat 2 - 5:15 pm "Candlelight Conference 2005: Coming Together,
Going Forward" - Brookfield. Unitarian Universalist Church West, 13001
W. North
Avenue. On this second anniversary of the war in Iraq, let us come
together to build a greater sense of community. We invite you to join us
for an afternoon of stimulating and practical workshops designed not
only to be informative, but motivational. For more information on
speakers and workshops, and to pre-register for this free event, go to
http://www.candlelightcoalition.org. Co-sponsored by Candlelight
Coalition and the Social Action Committee of UUCW. Contact us at
info@candlelightcoalition.org.
De Pere, WI
Taize Prayer Service for Peace
Sunday, March 20th 2005 7 pm
03/20 Sun 7 - 8 pm Taize Prayer Service for Peace on the 2nd Anniversary
of the Iraq War - De Pere. St. Norbert Abbey Church, 1016 N. Broadway.
Join the Norbertine Fathers and Brothers as we pray for peace in Iraq.
The interfaith prayer service will include simple chanting, veneration
of the cross, prayers of intercession for peace, and the reading and
reflection of a text from the Christian tradition. Admission is free and
open to the public. For more information, contact Br. Steve Herro, O.
Praem., 920-337-4345, Praem., 920-337-4345, steve.herro@snc.edu.
Fish Creek, WI
Free showing "Control Room"
Saturday, March 19th 2005 6:30pm
One in a series of weekly Saturday evening free film screenings and
follow-up discussions at The Compass Coffeehouse, an all Fair Trade and
Organic community center and Internet Cafe in northeastern Wisconsin.
Hayward, WI
Peace Vigil
Saturday, March 19th 2005 4:00pm
03/19 4 - 6 pm Vigil - Downtown Hayward. At intersections of Highways 27
and 63. Bring your own signs or use ours. Contact: Peace North at
channah@peacenorth.org.
Peace North Vigil
4:00pm
Monthly Event
In downtown Hayward, WI at the intersection of Highways 27 and 63. Bring
your own signs or use ours. Convenient free parking in lot behind vigil
site.
Janesville, WI
A Candlelight Peace Vigil
Saturday, March 19th 2005 6:00pm
On this 2nd anniversary of the Iraq War,we will gather with a shared
concern to end violence on all sides. Please bring candles.
Madison, WI
Observing the Anniversary and Grieving for all Killed
Friday, March 18th 2005 6:30 pm
3/18 Fri 6:30-7:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church - Madison. 203
Wisconsin Ave. This group is following Sojourners in observing the
anniversary of going to war two years ago, and grieving for all who have
been killed in it. Contact: Helen or Cecil Findley 608-233-9583
Rally Against the War & to Halt Military Recruiting
Saturday, March 19th 2005 11:30am
Rally to protest the Iraq War. Gather at Reindahl Park with signs &
costumes.
Nonviolent Civil Disobedience
Saturday, March 19th 2005 11:30 am
03/19 Sat 11:30 am Nonviolent Civil Disobedience at the Madison
Recruiting Station - Madison. Thierer Road at East Washington. For Civil
Disobedience (training required), call 608-257-2748 or
janetparker8@yahoo.com & see www.iraqpledge.org
Army of the Dead: Anti-Military Recruitment Street Spectacle
Saturday, March 19th 2005 11:30 am
3/19 Sat 11:30 am Army of the Dead: Anti-Military Recruitment Street
Spectacle! - Madison. Gather at Reindahl Park, near East Towne Mall. YOU
are invited by Madison's political street theater troupe, the Madtown
Liberty Players, to particpate in the 2-year anniversary of the invasion
of Iraq event, by resisting the military's recruitment of our youth.
YOUR PARTICIPATION as a dead or injured solider is needed to complete
this picture. You need two simple elements: something to suggest you are
a soldier, and something to suggest death or injury. Hope to see you
there. Contact: Ted M at kinbote@charter.net
Manitowoc, WI
Lakeshore Peacemakers: On Peace Movement - Manitowoc
Sunday, March 20th 2005 1:00pm
3/20 Sun 1 - 3 pm The Lakeshore Peacemakers will sponsor a movie and
discussion on the Peace Movement - Manitowoc. At the Manitowoc Public
Library on Quay and 8th. We will also have footage from the Lakeshore
Peacemakers' trip to Washington, D.C., for the counter-Inaugural.
Contact: Linda Hunter huntel@comcast.net or Mary Thiesen
thiesenm@earthlink.net.
Menomonie, WI
Protest to mark the 2nd Anniversary of the start of
Friday, March 18th 2005 12 noon
Fri 12 noon - 1 pm. Protest to mark the 2nd Anniversary of the start of
the Iraq War - Menomonie. At the Stout Clock Tower Plaza. Coordinated by
the Red Cedar Peace Initiative to coincide with the weekly stand of the
Women in Black. The event will include poetry, reading names of
Wisconsin service persons killed in Iraq, songs, and circulation of a
petition in support of the establishment of a cabinet-level Department
of Peace.
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee Rally and March to End the US Occupation of Iraq
Saturday, March 19th 2005 Noon
Global day of mass protests on the 2nd anniversary of the Iraq war.
Videos for Peace: The Oil Factor: Behind the War on Terror
Sunday, March 20th 2005 7 pm
03/20 Sun 7 pm Videos for Peace: "The Oil Factor: Behind the War on
Terror." - Milwaukee. Peace Action Center, 1001 E. Keefe. Contact
peace@peaceactionwi.org
Minocqua, WI
Northwoods Peace Coalition 2nd Anniversary Peace Demonstration
Sunday, March 20th 2005 Noon
A demonstration for peace will take place in Minocqua,WI from Noon until
1 p.m.
This will be at the intersection of Hwy.51 and Hwy.70.
Park in the lot by The Associated Bank and Hardee's. Bring signs showing
that you want peace.
Oshkosh, WI
Vigil for Peace
Friday, March 18th 2005 4:00pm
Peace Vigil
Racine, WI
Witness for Peace
Saturday, March 19th 2005 10:00am
Rally for peace on the Second Anniversary of the War.
Rice Lake, WI
Peace rally/vigil
Saturday, March 19th 2005 11:00am
Woodland Women in Black invites the community to a vigil and rally to
mark the second anniversary of the invasion of Iraq. No need to wear
black or stand silently
Woodland Women in Black
Saturday, March 19th 2005 1:00pm
03/19 Sat 11 am - 1 pm Woodland Women in Black - Vigil - Rice Lake,
Wisconsin. At Farmer's Market/Main Street Bridge area, downtown. Please
come and stand for peace. Call Judy Ferber-Williams 637-5362.
www.wegrokit.com/woodlandwib
Ripon, WI
Interfaith Vigil
Saturday, March 19th 2005 3:00
There will be a litany and we will light a candle for each 100 names as
they are read.