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May 6, 2009
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If you can't attend, please take this opportunity to make a donation to our cause. For scholarships, or to volunteer at the event, please call the office at the number below. Once again, thank you for your continuing efforts for peace. In Peace, John Bostrom and Cheryl Wertz Peace Action Fund of New York State info@panys.org 646-723-1749 |
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Thursday, May 7, 7:30 p.m. 
BROOKLYN. Friends Meeting House, 110 Schermerhorn Street.BROOKLYN FOR PEACE OPEN COMMUNITY MEETING Join us to discussion challenges for the Brooklyn peace movement. The end of the Bush Administration has brought many welcome changes. However, U.S. military activity in Afghanistan and Pakistan has escalated, U.S. troop levels in Iraq remain high, and for Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 the Obama Administration is requesting $686 billion in defense spending. Join us to discuss: How can we in Brooklyn play an effective role in advancing a peace agenda? How do we address ongoing crises in Gaza and Darfur? How can we more effectively link the work for peace with the urgent economic needs right here in Brooklyn? Friday, May 8, 4:00 p.m. HARLEM. Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building, 163 West 125th Street 
RALLY BY THE FREE MUMIA ABU JAMAL COALITIONAs you may know, there was a recent ruling that was not in his favor. To learn more about his case, visit www.freemumia.com. We will be calling on our elected officials to speak out on the threatened execution of Mumia Abu-Jamal. Despite mounds of evidence of his innocence, and ample legal basis for overturning his conviction, and after 27 years of police, prosecutorial, and judicial misconduct, Mumia has been denied a new trial by the US Supreme Court. He now faces execution or life in prison without parole. All indications are that the Attorney General of Philadelphia, the Fraternal Order of Police, and the media supporters of both will be relentless in continuing to seek Mumia’s execution. A Community Meeting will follow at St. Mary’s Church. 
Friday, May 8, 6-9 p.m., & Saturday and Sunday May 9-10, noon to 6 p.m. MIDTOWN NYC. Adaptive Design Association, 313 West 36th Street, west of Eighth Avenue OPEN HOUSE AND GET-TOGETHER WITH PHOTOGRAPHER STEVE CAGAN. For some 35 years, photographer Steve Cagan has used his skill and artistry to record a full range of human experience, as well as wildlife. This show and sale of his work covers a wide range of his projects, including: Industrial Landscapes, Working Ohio, Nicaragua, 1983 to 1987, El Salvador, Cuba, 1993 to 1997, El Chocó, Colombia and Bird Portraits. We hope you'll find some time over the weekend of May 8 - 10 to stop by ... we're sure you'll be moved by what you see. All prints will be selling that weekend for 50-70% off their normal prices! There will also be posters, cards and books available! If you’d like to get a sense of what some of the images will look like, please visit his web site at www.stevecagan.com. If you let us know if you’re coming, that will help with refreshments. But you’re welcome whether you reply or not. RSVP's, notes or questions can be sent to steve@stevecagan.com. Sunday, May 10, 11:30 a.m. gather, 12:00 noon march NEW YORK CITY. Columbus Circle (by the statue) to Metropolitan Museum GRANNY PEACE BRIGADE MOTHER’S DAY STROLL. 
Bring your friends, dogs, children, grandchildren, grandparents and maybe even your
mothers as we make our third annual pilgrimage from Columbus Circle to the Metropolitan
Museum. As well as honoring Julia Ward Howe’s Mother’s Day Proclamation, this year’s
stroll will focus on counter-recruitment issues and demilitarization. Dress as colorfully
as you wish. We will have fliers for distribution. After some tunes by the Raging
Grannies, we will start walking up Broadway to Columbus Avenue, continuing on Columbus
through the Crafts Fair. We expect to arrive at 81st Street and Central Park West around
12:45. There we will read Howe’s Mother’s Day Proclamation and stand in silent vigil as
we read some names of the war dead. At about 1:00, we will cross into the park, pass the
Delacort Theater (where there are bathrooms to say nothing of Shakespeare) and continue
to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. There we will have a brief closing ceremony. We will
end shortly after 2. If you need more information, call Jenny at (917) 697-7602 or Joan
at (718) 855-2581.
Monday, May 11, Reception 6:00pm, Program 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.PARK AVENUE SOUTH AREA. Newman Vertical Campus, 55 Lexington Avenue at 24th Street, 14th floor conference center MAYORAL CONTROL OF NYC SCHOOLS? Panel discussion on the re-authorization of mayoral control of New York City public schools, panelists to include Make the Road Co-Director Ana Maria Archilla, NYC Schools Chancellor Joel Klein, Professor Joseph Viteritti of Hunter College, and UFT President Randi Weingarten. Presented by the Center for Innovation and Leadership in Government at the School of Public Affairs and Citizens Union of the City of New York. Thursday, May 14, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. UPPER WEST SIDE NYC. Home of Jane Hirschmann and Ronald Levy, 175 W. 93rd St., Penthouse A 
LIFT THE SEIGE OF GAZA: CODE PINK FUND RAISER A continuous wave of Code Pink delegations will be trying to get through the Egyptian and Israeli crossing in late May and June. We will be guests of the UN children's committee and the money raised will pay for playground equipment for the children of Gaza who are suffering tremendously both physically and psychologically from the siege. Over a hundred children lost BOTH their parents some killed right in front of them. The siege has turned Gaza in to an open air prison and is a war crime against innocent civilians. We will be having a reading of "Seven Israeli Children- a Play for Gaza," Palestinian Music, and a short video of the CodePink 60-person international delegation that visited Gaza for International Women's Day in March. Thursday, May 14, 6:30 PM NEW YORK CITY. The Community Church of New York, Assembly Hall, 40 East 35th St. (between Park & Madison) 
WHEN HEALERS HARM: ACCOUNTABILITY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONAL ABUSE OF PEOPLE IN CUSTODY.Hosted by the Center for Constitutional Rights and Physicians for Human Rights. Panel includes: Richard N. Gottfried, NY State Assemblymember & Chair, NY State Assembly Committee on Health, Allen S. Keller, M.D., NYU/Bellevue Survivors of Torture Program & Physicians for Human Rights, Dr. Steven Reisner, Coalition for an Ethical Psychology & Physicians for Human Rights, Jamie Fellner, Esq., U.S. Program, Human Rights Watch, and Gitanjali Gutierrez, Esq., Center for Constitutional Rights. Psychologists, physicians and other personnel who were trained and licensed to heal were instrumental in creating and maintaining the U.S. government’s policy of torture in its overseas prisons. Health professionals designed torture tactics, directly inflicted and supervised abuse, gauged harm and enabled, covered up and failed to report abuse. It's time to hold accountable the healers who have harmed. Accountability matters not only to survivors of medical torture, but to health professionals, most of whom take seriously their commitment to do no harm. It also matters to the rest of us – as patients and members of civil society, we have a right to treatment by health professionals who we can trust, and a right to a government that upholds the law. Contact dpopowski@CCRjustice.org for more information. 
Sunday, May 16, 10:00 a.m.CENTRAL PARK, NYC. North Entrance to Central Park. 110th St and Lenox Ave. PEDAL FOR PEACE. Be a part of the Cycle of Peace with an afternoon family friendly bike ride! This 15-mile ride benefits NYC United for Peace and Justice, a city-wide coalition that is working for funding of our communities rather than wars and a massive military budget. What better way to bring our message to New Yorkers than with a leisurely bike ride? All riders are given a great Pedal for Peace t-shirt with their registration fee. REGISTER TODAY at www.unitedforpeace.org/nyc. Tuesday, May 19, 6:30 p.m. MIDTOWN NYC. United for Peace and Justice office, 630 9th Avenue, Suite 215, between 44th and 45th Street JOIN LIKE-MINDED NEIGHBORS FOR A CONVERATION ABOUT U.S. MILITARY CONTRACTORS This is an informal get-together hosted by Peace Action for Diplomacy. Come meet some like-minded New Yorkers and help us create a plan for addressing U.S. military contractors both at home and abroad. For questions call the Peace Action NY State office at 646-723-1749. Saturday, May 30, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. BROOKLYN. Bay Ridge Public Library, 7223 Ridge Boulevard, (2nd Ave. at 73rd St.) PUBLIC MEETING ON THE CAMPAIGN TO SAVE THE GAURD.  Presentations
by Janie Groff of Peace Action Bay Ridge, Vicki
McFadyen of Military Families Speak Out, and Senator
Eric Adams – New York State Senator 20th Senate District and
cosponsor of a New York State Resolution to save the guard. with Senator
Bill Perkins. At 2:00pm we will march from the library to the local
recruiting office. NYSAVETHEGUARD is part of a national
campaign to de-federalize the National Guard, bring them home now and
stop deploying our state militia to Iraq. The New York State National
Guard must be at home to protect its residents in a time of local disaster.
We need our National Guard at home and the equipment that has been needlessly
sent overseas. Sponsored by Peace Action Bay Ridge. For further information:
(718) 680-2981 / (917) 579-6860
Tuesday, May 5th, 9:30 AM – 4:00 p.m.ALBANY. New York State Capitol 
EARTH DAY LOBBY DAY 2009Earth Day Lobby Day is New York's largest annual environmental event, bringing together people from all over New York to hear from government and environment leaders, learn about current legislation, and lobby elected officials on environmental issues that are important to you. New York lawmakers have finally gotten serious about fighting global warming and have introduced monumental climate change prevention legislation. The ‘Global Warming Pollution Control Act’ would reduce New York’s greenhouse gas pollution levels 80% by 2050, the minimum recommended by experts to prevent the most serious consequences of climate change. Join hundreds of environmentalists from across the state in advocating for measures to protect our water, air, land and health. In addition, we will be lobbying on wetlands protection, electronic waste recycling, strengthening SEQRA, and celebrating the recent passage of the Bigger Better Bottle Bill. We are excited to announce that Governor Paterson, Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith, and other state leaders will be speaking at this year’s Earth Day Lobby Day! To register for Earth Day Lobby Day please go to http://www.nypirg.org/enviro/lobbydaysignup.html. The event is free of charge. If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Lynch at MelissaNypirg@gmail.com. 
Saturday, May 9, 7:00 PMPOUGHKEEPSIE. Poughkeepsie Friends Meeting, 249 Hooker Ave. SCREENING OF “BODY OF WAR” Body of War: An intimate human drama wrapped in a political documentary full of angst but also humor and hope. As the paralyzed veteran Tomas deals with his disability, he evolves into a new person, finding his own passionate voice against the war. Body of War also captures the historic debate in the Congress in the fall of 2002 authorizing the war. Dutchess Peace celebrates those that stood up against the rush to invade. Print out PDF flyer for the event by going to www.dutchess peace.org. Saturday, May 9, 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 for an informal songfest at 6:45.  WHITE PLAINS. Memorial United Methodist Church, In Asbury Hall, 250 Byrant Ave.WALKABOUT CLEARWATER COFFEEHOUSE PRESENTS: TOM PAXTON
Tom Paxton was honored at the 2009 Grammy's with a lifetime achievement
award. Please join us for a very special evening! Tickets, $20 in advance online; $25 at the door; Children 6-12 $10; $15 at the door for students with ID To order tickets up until 7:30 a.m. the day of the concert, log onto: www.BrownPaperTickets.com/producer/5602. There is OPEN SEATING, plenty of parking, and fair-trade coffee and many homemade delicious desserts. Questions? 914-242-0374 or www.WalkaboutClearwater.org. Saturday, May 9, Potluck dinner 6:30, Panel at 7:15 p.m. SCARSDALE. Scarsdale Friends Meetinghouse, 133 Popham Rd., just West of Rte. 22 THE QUAKER PEACE TESTIMONY POTLUCK AND PANEL Elizabeth Enloe, Director, NY Metropolitan Region, American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), Fred Feucht, Board Member and Workshop Trainer, Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP), and Vitalah Simon, Peace and Social Concerns Committee, Purchase Friends Meeting. Moderated by William Seltzer, Clerk, Scarsdale Friends Meeting, Sr. Research Scholar, Fordham University. There is no charge and RSVP is preferred, but not necessary. Potluck provided by the Quakers of Purchase Quarter. For additional information: sweisfeld@juno.com or (914) 779-8354. Sunday May 10, 11:00 a.m. PETERSBURG. Nipponzan Myohoji, Grafton Peace Pagoda, 87 Crandall Road GRAFTON PEACE PAGODA FLOWER FESTIVAL, CELEBRATING THE BIRTH OF THE BUDDHA 
Especially in this troubled time, come celebrate the birth of Buddha,
the new life of spring, and hope with flowers and prayer for world peace.
This turning point, a most difficult time, is also an awakening time.
The event will include a traditional Buddhist ceremony, Ecumenical Prayer
and Jewish, Muslim and Christian Prayers. Speakers will include Paki
Wieland, a human rights activist who has just returned from
Gaza, Connie Frisbee Houde, a photojournalist and witness
to the consequences of war in Afghanistan. and Gail Thorpe,
a humanitarian aid worker with "Team Rafiki" who will share stories
of conditions in Africa. Will also include music and dance, Burlington
Taiko Festival Drummers, a Japanese festival dancer, a yo-yo performance
and a peace walk for a new spring experience. The Peace Pagoda offers
a simple pot latch Native American traditional celebration feast) after
the ceremony. Please consider bringing your own dishes to cut down on
the wasteful use of disposables and to step away from consumerism. We
also welcome your contribution of home made, healthy food prepared with
the intention of honoring each other and the earth. For information
call (518) 658-9301 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Tuesday, May 12, 7:00 p.m. 
NEW ROCHELLE. 319 Murphy Hall, Iona College.WHEN WOMEN SAY “NO” TO WAR: A MOTHER’S DAY CALL FOR PEACE In her 1870 “Mother’s Day Proclamation,” Julia Ward Howe, suffragist, peace activist, and author of “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” wrote “We, the women of one country, Will be too tender of those of another country To allow our sons to be trained to injure theirs." Guest speaker Felice Gelman will help us connect the origins of Mother's Day - centered on peacemaking by mothers of all backgrounds – to her participation in an international delegation of women to Gaza,focusing on the plight of the children there. When women of the world say "no" to war, will the world finally listen? This event is co-sponsored by the Iona College Peace and Justice Studies Program, the Westchester Peace and Justice Coalition, and CodePink Westchester. It is free and open to the public. For information, contact Ted deSoyza (914) 235-1744 or Fredrica codepinkwestchester@hotmail.com. Thursday, May 14th, 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7:00) GREENBURGH. Town Hall Auditorium, 177 Hillside Avenue. HEALTH CARE REFORM TOWN HALL MEETING. Hosted by the Westchester Health Care Reform Task Force. Our current health care system fails everyone -- patients, practitioners, employers, hospitals, & taxpayers. Share your experiences and suggestions. Learn what others need and want to change. Speak out to our elected officials. Work together to make health care reform a reality. For more information, contact us at healthcareforall09@gmail.com or 914-834-8482 
Thursday, May 14, 6:00 cocktails, 7:00 dinner and ceremony. BEACON. River Terrace Restaurant, 2 Beekman. CELEBRATE CONNIE HOGARTH AND SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISM. Join us for an evening of live music on the deck of the River Terrace Restaurant in Beacon, NY overlooking the beautiful Hudson River to honor ... For Lifetime Achievement: Connie Hogarth, Environmental Activist and Founder of the Connie Hogarth Center for Social Action, Manhattanville College. For Achievement in Preserving Fishkill’s History: Mara Farrell, Martin Byster, & Nate Binzen, Founders of Historical Focus, for advocacy of the preservation of Fishkill Supply Depot, and Roy Jorgensen, President of Fishkill Historical Society. Tickets: $50 per person, $95 couple, $35 Young Dem/Student Reservations Required. For reservations & donations, please contact Angela Valles, Chair, anvalles01@aol.com, 845-797-9810. 
Sunday, May 17, 12:00 noon – 8:00 p.m.WESTCHESTER. On the waterfront at Abendroth. PORT CHESTER FEST: CELEBRATING LOCAL ARTS AND CULTURE. Dance, Music, Art, Crafts, Fair Trade Vendors, Food, Children’s workshops, Open Studios, Poetry and more ... Produced by: The Council of Community Services. Co-Sponsors: The Village of Port Chester, The Westchester County Board of Legislators, Arts Westchester. For more information call:(914) 935-1444 or e-mail CCSCoordinator@verizon.net. 
May 19th, 7:00 p.m.ALBANY. Main branch of the Albany Public Library, on Washington Avenue LYN MILLER-LACHMANN READING FROM HER NEW BOOK “GRINGOLANDIA” Gringolandia is the story of one family's attempt to cope with the aftermath of the Pinochet regime in Chile. The book will be published in May. Lyn is an active member in Pine Hills Neighbors for Peace. The book reading is co-sponsored by Peace Action. Many local peace groups hold regular events, vigils, "Honk for Peace" actions, etc. See our list: www.panys.org/ongoing.htm Going out of state? Check UFPJ's national Events Calendar: http://www.unitedforpeace.org/calendar.php. |