CONTENTS:
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#1 Col. Mary Ann Wright (diplomat who quit over Iraq)
speaking in Aliso Viejo Wednesday, Mar. 1st,
and UC Irvine Mar. 2nd
#2 Candidates Forum with Vets speaking in Huntington
Beach Friday March 3rd
#3 "Eyes of Babylon": A Marine's Personal Journey Through
the War in Iraq, Saturday, March 4th in Anaheim
#4 Film "The Ground Truth" in Santa Ana Sunday,
March 5th
#5 Int'l Women's Day at Orange Circle Wednesday, March 8th
#6 Fr. John Dear in Orange Friday, March 10th
#7 *NO* OC Peace Coalition General Meeting Saturday,
March 11th in Orange
#8 Great American Write-In Saturday, March 11th
in Irvine
#9 Monthly Peace Rally at Laguna Hills Mall Saturday,
March 11th
SEVEN WEEKLY ACTIONS
#1 Laguna Woods Wednesday 3:30 to 4:30 PM
#2 Orange Wednesday Evenings 5:30-7 p.m.
#3 Costa Mesa Friday evenings 5:00 -7:00 PM)
#4 Laguna Beach Saturdays at 11 AM
#5 Anaheim Food not Bombs every Saturday 1:00 PM
in La Palma Park
#6 San Clemente Food not Bombs every Saturday 3 PM
#7 Huntington Beach Sunday evenings 7-8 PM
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#1 Col. Mary Ann Wright (Diplomat who quit over Iraq)
speaking in Aliso Viejo Wednesday, Mar. 1st,
and UC Irvine Mar. 2nd
From: Jim Gibson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Col. Mary Ann Wright has an amazing story to tell.
She will be in speaking in Aliso Viejo on March 1
and UCI March 2.
A WOMAN OF COURAGE SPEAKS HER CONSCIENCE
MARY ANN WRIGHT
Career Military and former Foreign Service Officer
explains her views on Middle East Policy
With a combined regular Army/Army Reserve service time of
29 years (attaining the rank of Colonel), 16 years of Foreign
Service with the State Department (serving as Deputy Chief of
Mission/Deputy Ambassador), a Master's Degree in National
Security Affairs plus a law degree, Ms Wright has the knowledge
and experience to qualify as an expert on U.S. Middle East Policy.
Ann Wright resigned from the U.S. Foreign Service on March 19,
2003, while serving as Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy
in Mongolia. She sharply disagreed with the Bush administration's
decision to go to war in Iraq without the authorization of the UN
Security Council, the lack of effort in resolving the Israel-Palestinian
situation, the lack of policy on North Korea, and curtailment of
civil liberties in the United States.
Hear her speak in person. This is an extraordinary opportunity.
Date: Wednesday, March 1st
PLACE: Aliso Viejo Public Library Community Room
1 Journey, Aliso Viejo
Time: 7 PM - 8:30 PM
Free to the public
Also at UCI March 2nd
Date: Thursday, March 2
Time: 3:30-5:00 PM
Place: Social Science Plaza A 1100
http://www.socsci.uci.edu/istudies/forum.html
For further information, contact Lorna Shaw:
(949) 494-4214 -or- (949) 715-7270 (msg)
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#2 Candidates Forum with Vets speaking in Huntington
Beach Friday March 3rd
From: "MFSO Orange County" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Community Forum
Here is your chance to ask the candidates on how they plan
to end this war.
Friday, March 3rd
Doors open at 6:30 PM
Program starts at 7:00 PM
Machinist Union Hall
5402 Bolsa Ave.
Huntington Beach
(between Bolsa Chica Rd. & Springdale St.)
Moderated By:
Dan Kelly Veterans For Peace, AER Foundation
Guest Speaker:
Robert Acosta Iraq Veteran on why this war is wrong
Speakers Include:
Jim Brandt Candidate for US Representative, 46th District
Steve Young Candidate for US Representative, 48th District
Florice Hoffman Candidate for US Representative, 40th District
Christina Avalos Candidate for US Representative, 40th District
Linda Sanchez Congresswoman for 39th District (Invited)
After the candidates speak we will have a question and answer panel.
SPONSORED BY
Military Families Speak Out, OC Chapter
For More Info, Please CALL (562)833-8035 www.mfsooc.org
***FREE TO THE PUBLIC***
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#3 A Marine's Personal Journey Through the War in
Iraq Saturday, March 4th in Anaheim
From: Duane Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
The Eyes of Babylon
A U.S. Marine's Personal Journey Through the War in
Iraq
Saturday, March 4, 2006, 7:30 p.m.
UU Church in Anaheim, 511 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim,
(corner of Santa Ana St.)
THE EYES OF BABYLON is the story of Lance Corporal
Jeff Key's personal struggle trying to reconcile his
being part of a war he knows to be illegal and
immoral with his profound commitment to the reasons he
became a Marine. We follow Jeff from the morning of
September 11, 2001, through his time in Iraq and on to
his return to America to begin a life of political
activism and philanthropy.
Key decides that it is time to stop lying about his
sexuality and goes on to use the ban on gays in the
military to exit the Marine Corps, thereby avoiding
being asked to take innocent life for what he feels to
be corporate gain. This award winning one-man stage
performance is a look inside the conscience
of a man faced with near impossible decisions.
A discussion will follow the performance.
For reservations call:
Dr. Robert Gordon (949) 733-0607.
Linda Carmichael, Co-producer (818) 789-9977
Ruth Shapin (714) 567-0188
America Junction Productions in conjunction with
Cousins Club of Orange County.
Endorsed by Social Concerns of Anaheim UU Church
and Tikkun Community
$15 suggested donation at the door. $10 students with
ID.
Snacks and refreshments: 6:30 p.m.
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#4 Film "The Ground Truth" in Santa Ana Sunday,
March 5th
The Ground Truth: After the killing ends, takes an
unflinching look at the training and dehumanization of
US solders, and how they struggle to come to terms
with it when they come back home.
Sunday, March 5, 2006 at 5:00PM at
ElCentro Cultural De Mexico
310 W 5 Street,
Santa Ana, CA. 92701.
For more info: http:www.thegroundtruth and www.el-centro.org
[EMAIL PROTECTED] (714) 720-8868
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#5 Int'l Women's Day at Orange Circle Wednesday, March 8th
From: "Kathy Hundemer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Celebrate International Women's Day!
Wednesday March 8, 2006
With a Women's Call for Peace!
(all men and children welcome too!)
Orange County Participation & Rally
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Location: Traffic Circle, Old Towne Orange
(at the Intersection of Chapman Ave. & Glassell St. off the
22 and 55 Freeways)
Let us all come together to show the people of Orange County
the power of women to end the war in Iraq! This event will
be held in solidarity with other major women's rallies
worldwide on March 8th!
International Women's Day is a time to reflect on progress
made, to call for advances, and to celebrate acts of courage
and determination by ordinary women who have played an
extraordinary role in the history of women's rights.
In the United States, International Women's Day is barely
known, so let us revive the tradition of using March 8 as a
day to gather women together to call for peace, justice and
equal rights for all.
This Event Is Co-Sponsored By:
Code Pink Orange County Chapter
Orange County Chapter of the National Organization for Women
This Event is Endorsed by:
Women For Orange County
Pro-Choice, Orange County
CSU Fullerton Third Wave
American Association of University Women, Orange Branch
National Women's Political Caucus/Orange County
League of Women Voters, Central Orange County Area
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#6 Fr. John Dear in Orange Friday, March 10th
THE PATH OF PEACE AND LOVE: LIVING GOSPEL
NON VIOLENCE IN A CULTURE OF VIOLENCE
Presented by John Dear, SJ
Friday, March 10 6:30 - 9:00 PM
St. Joseph Center Mother Louis Room
480 S. Batavia, Orange
714-744-3175
Longtime peacemaker, priest and author, Fr. John Dear
will share reflections about the world of violence and war,
the alternative to nonviolence and peace, and the creative,
nonviolent love of Jesus. He will share stories from his
own journey and how we can become contemplatives,
activists, and prophets of peace and justice in our culture
of war and justice.
$25 (includes a light buffet dinner). Groups of 5 or more: $20;
Groups of 10 or more: $15.
for more info: 714-744-3175 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
For background on Fr. John Dear: http://www.Fatherjohndear.org
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#7 *NO* OC Peace Coalition General Meeting Saturday,
March 11th in Orange
Contrary to our usual "second and fourth Saturday"
schedule for meetings, we'll all be at the Great American
Write-In described below.
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#8 Great American Write-In Saturday, March 11th
in Irvine
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Women For: Orange County will be holding its 21st Annual
Great American Write-In on
Saturday, March 11, from 9:30 - 1 pm,
at the Lakeview Senior Center in Irvine, located at the
corner of Alton Pkwy. and Lake (between Jeffrey and Culver).
The public is invited to this free event, which will feature over
forty different advocacy groups (including the OC Peace
Coalition!). Attendees will learn about vital issues regarding
health care, human and civil rights, the environment, education,
and peace and will have the opportunity to write to their legislators
and other decision makers in the hopes of making this world
a better place for all.
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#9 Monthly Peace Rally at Laguna Hills Mall Saturday,
March 11th
From: "Shirley A. McGovern" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Not one more dime
Not one more life
Bring home our troops now.
Join the peace rally on Saturday, March 11th , commemorating
the third -year anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq .
Participants are encouraged to meet at 11 a.m. at the
entrance to the Laguna Hills Mall on El Toro Road near Macy's.
Bring a sign for this important rally.
People for Peace: Phyllis - 949-587-0301
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SEVEN WEEKLY ACTIONS FOR PEACE ARE STILL
GOING ON. (Last I heard) SEE BELOW.
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#1 Every Wednesday 3:30 to 4:30 pm in Laguna Woods:
Women are invited to dress in black and to join in
"A Silent Vigil for All Victims of War" every Wednesday
from 3:30 to 4:30 pm, at the corner of El Toro Rd
and Paseo De Valencia, Laguna Hills.
-mail us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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#2 Orange Wednesday Evenings 5:30-7 p.m.
Dear Code Pink Activists and Interested Others,
Just because the election is over, doesn't mean
that our work is done. Please consider joining us
each Weds. evening from 5:30-7 pm at the Traffic Circle
in Old Towne Orange as we protest the war and
killing in Iraq. We will continue to be there each
week for the forseeable future. Bring an anti-war
sign and wear pink!
for more info contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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#3 Every Friday Evening @ South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Fri Orange County Peace & Justice Protest
WE ARE APPROACHING OUR FOURTH YEAR OF
WEEKLY PROTESTS
See you in at Bristol & Anton. South Coast Plaza, standing up for
JUSTICE and PEACE! STOP THE WAR-STOP THE KILLING!
Parking: park with discretion @ or near South Coast Plaza
parking lot on Bristol but a bit away from Anton. If the guards
see you crossing at Anton carrying a sign or plackard they will
threaten to give you a warning ticket-We will have signs at the
protest (infront of Scott's Seafood Restaurant).
Every one welcome-
This will be a peaceful, law abiding, nonviolent community
street corner protest- We bring our children to learn of
compassion, peace and love.
End Colonial Occupation from Iraq to Palestine to Haiti;
Support the Palestinian People's Right of Return;
Stop the Threats Against Venezuela, Cuba, Iran, North Korea;
and U.S. Out of the Philippines.
Every Friday evening 5:00-7:00
Corner of Bristol and Anton
Costa Mesa, CA, Across from the So. Coast Plaza
(park with descretion and not in usual lot accross
street)
No war on Iran and Syria!
Celebrate the victory of a new trial for the Cuban Five political
prisoners!
Protest military Atrocities in Iraq, Guantanamo and Afghanistan!
Demand aid for the poor and homeless!
Support justice for Indigenous people and a world without borders!
Support immigrants and workers rights!
Support LGBT rights!
End colonial occupation in Iraq, Haiti, Palestine,
and other countries of the third world!
Stop the wars on Iraq and Aghanistan!
Stop the slaughter of innocent people!
Bring the Troops Home Now!
Contacts:
Mike Mang, Coalition against Unnecessary Wars!
(949) 721-1139
Chuck Anderson, Peace and Freedom Party of Orange County
(714) 956-5037
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#4 EVERY SATURDAY:
PEACE DEMO AT LAGUNA BEACH
Please try to join us in this time of crisis.
Thanks, Jeanie Bernstein
Ongoing weekly - Saturday from 11:00 AM to
1:00 PM, Laguna Beach Vigil for Peace in the Middle
East and through out the World. Main Beach, Pacific
Coast Highway and Ocean Avenue. There are signs
at the vigil, or bring your own message opposing the
"War against Terrorism", and demanding nonviolent
solutions to conflict. For more information
call 949-499-3190
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#5 Anaheim Food not Bombs every Saturday 1:00 PM
in La Palma Park
ANAHEIM FOOD NOT BOMBS
Wage peace and protest the war and it's effect on our
economy by coming to Anaheim to help serve food and
break bread with fellow peace lovers! Food Not Bombs
Anaheim feeds at La Palma Park every Saturday @ 1:00 pm.
Feel free to contact Annaliesa @ 714) 526-3576 or by
email @ [EMAIL PROTECTED]
for more information.
Can't come down to help in person? We are in desperate
need of toiletries, clothes and eco-friendly
cleaning/sanitizing products. If anyone has access to
a photocopiers/xerox machines and would like to help
us maintain our flyer/handout collection please do so,
all help is greatly appreciated. Contact Annaliesa for
more information.
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#6 San Clemente Food not Bombs every Saturday,
3 PM
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
We have decided to move our serving day and free
Market to Saturday, as opposed to Sunday. San
Clemente Food Not Bombs, will be serving in Max Berg
Park at 3pm every Saturday.
Some new projects within San Clemente Food Not
Bombs have been:
providing clothes, house supplies, appliances, and anything
else donated that would be of use to the lower income families
which we work with in our community.
Books Not Bombs. BNB collects and redistrubutes reading
material, preferably progressive and historical writings,
and offers them to the community at no cost. BNB looks to
collect, among others, childrens books to be distrubuted to
Las Palmas Elememtary School, located across from the
park which SCFNB serves at.
Finally, SCFNB has begun a small collection of youth working
to send items and love into the prison industrial complex.
Timmy and all of San Clemente Food Not Bombs
SCFNB can be contacted at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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#7 Every Sunday evening in Huntington Beach:
"Peace vigil every Sunday night at the foot of the
Huntington Beach Pier, 7-8 pm
It's hard for most people to imagine a world at peace.
We are a very small group of people who believe that
this is indeed possible and that peace will happen once
enough people believe that it can. So we stand at the
pier every Sunday night with a sign that says:
"Visualize World Peace. It's up to you".
We also believe in non-violence both physically
and in our thoughts. We will discuss peace and
non-violence with anyone who is rational and
smile quietly at those who aren't. We hold this vigil
in a spirit of dignity and respect for all as we try
to build bridges with those who don't share our
philosophy.
Please bring a candle or just help us hold up our
banner (no signs please; we have our banner!)
Contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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