Wednesday, January 20, 6:30 p.m.
MIDTOWN EAST. NYU School of Medicine, Schwartz Hall F, 401 East 30th Street
CIRCLES OF EXCLUSION WITH DR. DANI FILC
Dr. Dani Filc is the Chair of Physicians for Human Rights - Israel, and author of "Circles of Exclusion.” He will discuss his experiences working in the Israeli health care system, and the impact of the Israeli occupation on health care in the West Bank and Gaza. Sponsored by Ibn Sina: Muslim Students Association at NYU Med. Co-sponsored by Brooklyn For Peace. Questions? Call 718-624-5921 or e-mail bfp@brooklynpeace.org

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Thursday, January 21, 4:00 – 6:30 p.m.
CENTRAL PARK EAST. Near the Mayor’s house – 79th Street and 5th Avenue
STOP BLOOMBERG’S SCHOOL CLOSURES AND THE CHARGER SCHOOL INVASIONS
Join us in support of the students, parents, teachers and communities of over 22 schools affected by the proposed closings and charter takeovers. We are picketing Bloomberg’s residence because he is in charge of these wrongful closings. We need to bring our opposition to his doorstep. The city and Mayor Bloomberg have failed our public schools. School closings and their replacement with boutique or charter schools (that exclude our neediest children) are not the answer. Our public schools need ore supports and greater resources. Step up the pressure! For more information email gemnyc@gmail.com or call 718-601-4901.

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Thursday, January 21, 6:30 p.m.
GREENWICH VILLAGE Judson Memorial Church, 55 Washington Sq. So.
REPORT BACK FROM THE GAZA FREEDOM MARCH
Speakers will be Ali Abunimeh, the co-founder of The Electronic Intifada, Michael Ratner, President of the Center for Constitutional Rights, and Jenna Bitar, a student at Hunter College High School.  All the speakers were in Cairo and participated in the demonstrations and activities there, and two of them then traveled to the West Bank, so they will be able to report on that as well.  

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Thursday, January 21,  6:30 p.m.
BROOKLYN. Brooklyn Society For Ethical Culture,
53 Prospect Park West near 2nd Street in Park Slope
SCREENING: THE POWER OF COMMUNITY: HOW CUBA SURVIVED PEAK OIL
With the loss of Soviet oil in the early ‘90s, Cuba transitioned from fossil fuel intensive farming to organic agriculture and urban gardens, providing a valuable example of how to effectively address the challenge of reducing our energy use. Discussion to follow. Questions: Call 718-624-5921 or e-mail latinam@brooklynpeace.org.

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Friday, January 22, 7:30 – 10:30 p.m., including a live event with Hiroshima from 8:40 – 9:30 p.m.
GREENWICH VILLAGE. Gallery New York, 32-36 Little West 12th Street, 2nd Floor
(Between 9th Avenue & Washington Street)
YES! TO A NON-NUCLEAR WORLD: THE COUNT DOWN TO PEACE – 100 DAY EVENT
A project of the PIKADON Project & Hiroshima Yes! Campaign. Famed Japanese artist Seitaro Kuroda is the founding member of the PIKADON Project, and together with the Hiroshima Yes! Campaign, they have created an art book aiming to spread the idea and spirit of the "Hiroshima?Nagasaki Protocol", a roadmap for every citizen of the world to participate in the realization of a non-nuclear world in the future. Those donating $20 or higher will receive a complementary copy of Seitaro Kuroda’s  "Hiroshima-Nagasaki Protocol" art book. Live Music, Art Book Readings, and much more! Admission: FREE. RSVP: pikadonproject@gmail.com / 212-592-3311

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Sunday, January 24, 1 p.m.
UPPER WEST SIDE. The Unitarian Church of All Souls, The Chapel, 1157 Lexington Ave. at 80th St.
SCREENING OF “PRAY THE DEVIL BACK TO HELL”
Hosted by the Peace and Justice Task Force of All Souls Church. Free event – donations appreciated. “Pray the Devil Back to Hell” chronicles the remarkable story of the courageous Liberian women who came together to end a bloody civil war and bring peace to their shattered country. Thousands of women — ordinary mothers, grandmothers, aunts and daughters, both Christian and Muslim — came together to pray for peace and then staged a silent protest outside of the Presidential Palace. Armed only with white T-shirts and the courage of their convictions, they demanded a resolution to the country's civil war. Their actions were a critical element in bringing about an agreement during the stalled peace talks. Light refreshments will be served.

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Monday, January 25, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
FORT GREENE, BROOKLYN. The South Oxford Space, 138 South Oxford Street,
(just off Fulton Street, between Fulton and Atlantic)
AFGHANISTAN: A FIRST HAND REPORT BY DAVID WILDMAN
What is life in Afghanistan with the war going on? How is that war impacting of the lives of the Afghan people? And how is Obama’s surge strategy being received in Afghanistan? Hear this eyewitness report from David Wildman, who has just returned from Afghanistan. David Wildman is co-author (with Phyllis Bennis) of "Ending the War In Afghanistan: A Primer"He serves as Executive Secretary for Human Rights & Social Justice with the General Board of Global Ministries, United Methodist Church. Admission Free; Contributions Requested. Sponsor: Fort Greene Peace. Co-Sponsor: Brooklyn For Peace. Questions? Call 718-624-5921 or e-mail bfp@brooklynpeace.org.

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Tuesday, January 26, 6:30 p.m.
UPPER EAST SIDE. Unitarian Church of All Souls, Reidy Friendship Hall, 1157 Lexington Ave. at 80th St.
PERPETUAL WAR: AFGHANISTAN, THE MIDDLE EAST AND THE DILEMMAS OF AMERICAN EMPIRE WITH GARY DORRIEN
To protect American global economic and security interests the U.S. military now maintains approximately 750 military bases in over 63 countries around the world.What is the reason for all of this projection of power? What is it costing the American people in economic and real terms? Join us as one of America's leading commentators on current social ethics addresses these questions in this special presentation. Gary Dorrien is the Reinhold Niebuhr Professor of Social Ethics at Union Theological Seminary and Professor of Religion at Columbia University and is the author of 13 books and some 175 articles that range across the fields of ethics, social theory, theology, philosophy, politics and history. A frequent lecturer at universities, civic groups, and conferences, he is the author most recently of “Imperial Designs” and is currently completing a new book, “Economy, Difference, and Empire.” This event is cosponsored by the All Souls Nuclear Arms Task Force, and the All Souls Peace and Justice Task Force.

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Monday February 8, 7 p.m.
PARK SLOPE. Park Slope United Methodist Church, 410 Sixth Avenue (corner of 8th Street)
WHICH WAY AFGHANISTAN? WITH ANAND GOPAL
Nine years and counting: Can this war ever be "won"? Will war make us safer? Can we possibly solve urgent problems fat home while waging endless wars abroad? Neighborhood Forum: All Brooklyn Congressional Representatives invited. Guest speaker: Anand Gopal, Wall Street Journal Columnist, previously embedded with the Taliban in Afghanistan. Sponsors: Brooklyn For Peace; Central Brooklyn Independent Democrats; Flatbush For Peace; Fort Greene Peace; Independent Neighborhood Democrats; New Kings Democrats 57th AD Club (list in formation) Questions? Call 718-624-5921 or e-mail bfp@brooklynpeace.org.

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Saturday, January 23, 7:30 p.m.
ALBANY. First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany , 405 Washington Avenue (across the street from the downtown SUNY campus)
SCREENING OF “JUAN MELENDEZ 6446”
The Solidarity Committee of the Capital District continues its 2009-2010 film series with the new documentary, "Juan Melendez 6446".  The film tells the true story of Juan Meléndez, a Puerto Rican migrant worker raised in New York City who came close to being executed for a crime he did not commit.  Convicted of murder in the state of Florida, he served nearly eighteen years on death row before his innocence was established.  This harrowing story, told by Meléndez, his mother, lawyers, and friends, illustrates the issues raised by the death penalty in law, politics, and public policy.  A post-film discussion will be led by David Kaczynski of New Yorkers for Alternatives to the Death Penalty.   The film-showing  is co-sponsored by New Yorkers for Alternatives to the Death Penalty, Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace, and Upper Hudson Peace Action. Admission is free, and free refreshments will be provided by the Honest Weight Food Coop.  Everyone is welcome to attend.

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Sunday, January 24, 12:45 p.m.
BINGHAMTON. Fireside Room, Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 183 Riverside Drive.
A TALK ON CLIMATE CHANGE: IMPACT ON THE NORTHEAST, IMPLICATIONS FOR NATIONAL SECURITY, ACCELERATING RATE
In his Power Point presentation, Dick Rehberg will focus on how climate change has and will affect the Northeastern United States and on the implications for US and global security. He will also review recent studies that the rate of change is, itself, accelerating.

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Tuesday, January 26, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
ALBANY. First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany, B ¾, 405 Washington Avenue
(across the street from the downtown SUNY campus)
NORTH EAST PEACE AND JUSTICE ACTION COALITOIN (NEPAJAC) MEETING
This meeting is being called to organize our area’s participation in the March 20, Rally in Washington DC and other activities that are being planned to oppose the wars in the coming months.  The National Assembly  and other national Peace organizations are planning a national conference, in Albany, in July and we will begin planning for this event as well.  Many organizations from around the country are joining the call and it is hoped that we can have united actions for peace. Please come to this meeting and add your voice. Please join us and/or ask your organization to send representatives to the meeting. For more information,, please contact:  Joe at 439-1968 or jlombard@nycap.rr.com for further information.

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Saturday, January 30, 10:00 a.m.
BUFFALO. Unitarian Universalists of Buffalo (corner of Elmwood and West Ferry).
MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR MIRIAM BECKER
Jim Mang will MC and call on a few people. There will be an "open mike" for people to share stories about Miriam and a reception will follow. Miriam's son Robin Becker will be coming from California for the service.

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Monday,  February 1,  6:00 -7:30 p.m.
DELMAR. Perfect Blend, 376 Delaware Ave (Four Corners)
BETHLEHEM NEIGHBORS FOR PEACE DISCUSSION GROUP
Our gatherings here are always lively and interesting, with many good ideas discussed among neighbors and friends.  Contact: 439-8262 for further information. New members always welcome!

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Sunday, February 7, 2:00 – 4:30 p.m.
ALBANY. First Unitarian Universalist Society, Emerson Hall, 405 Washington St.
CAN WE SURVIVE HEALTH CARE REFORM?
Capital District Alliance for Universal Healthcare (CDAUH) was organized in June, 2005 to educate both the general public and elected officials on universal health care, and to advocate for universal health care for all.  We have been very active this past year as the health care reform movement became a priority of the new administration in Washington, DC. and we already have scheduled our first activity of 2010, a forum titled “Can We Survive Health Care “Reform”?  Carol Paris, MD, one of the “Baucus 8”, will be a featured speaker.  We have much more work to do, however, to achieve real health care reform.  Information:  euthemia@nycap.rr.com.

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Saturday, February 20, 2010, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
BUFFALO. SEIU Office, 974 Kenmore Avenue
WNYPC ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Includes a Board & Budget Vote.

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Saturday, March 20, 1 a.m.
ALBANY. East Garage. Bus to Washington, DC
BUS TO SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY IRAQ MARCH ON WASHINGTON
March 20 is the seventh anniversary of the criminal war of aggression launched against Iraq. The demonstration will demand the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of all U.S. and NATO forces from Afghanistan and Iraq. Instead of war, we will demand funds so that every person can have a job, free and universal health care, decent schools, and affordable housing.  The 7th Anniversary of the war in Iraq is the time to make our voices heard. A bus will be leaving  from the East Garage in Albany at 1 AM on March 20  and  return to Albany after the demonstration on March 21 around 1:00 AM. Seats are $60 each.  There will be partial scholarships available. Reserve a bus seat today.  Reservations must be received by March 10.   Checks made out to "BNP", can be sent to, BNP, PO Box 473, Delmar, NY 12054 (please include  name(s) of bus riders , phone and e-mail address with check). Donations also accepted.  Additional Bus Information. Sponsored by several national anti-war groups and coalitions,  including the  National Assembly. More Information: Joe Lombardo at 439-1968

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Many local peace groups hold regular events, vigils, "Honk for Peace" actions, etc. 
See our list: www.panys.org/ongoing.htm

Continuing through Saturday, January 23
WASHINGTON, DC and across the nation
FAST AND VIGIL TO CLOSE GITMO, END TORTURE, BUILD JUSTICE
January 11th marks eight years since the Bush administration turned the US Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba into a “enemy combatant” detention facility, re-commissioning it as a torture chamber and legal black hole they hoped no one would notice and from which they hoped none would emerge. Witness Against Torture, endorsed by Peace Action and a huge number of other groups, has committed to a Fast and Daily Vigil from January 11 through January 22 - the day by which the President Obama said Guantanamo would be closed.

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Saturday, March 20
Washington DC
SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY IRAQ MARCH ON WASHINGTON
March 20 is the seventh anniversary of the criminal war of aggression launched against Iraq. The demonstration will demand the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of all U.S. and NATO forces from Afghanistan and Iraq. Instead of war, we will demand funds so that every person can have a job, free and universal health care, decent schools, and affordable housing.  The 7th Anniversary of the war in Iraq is the time to make our voices heard. Sponsored by several national anti-war groups and coalitions, including the  National Assembly.

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Going out of state? Check UFPJ's national Events Calendar: http://www.unitedforpeace.org/calendar.php.