Many repeating events, such as weekly and monthly vigils, demos, and meetings, can be found on the calendar at: http://ocpeace.org/calendar.html
A quick list of repeating events to be found there is at the end of this message. An online version of this calendar can be found at: http://dfa-oc.org/Antiwar%20Calendar%20for%20Orange%20County A calendar of other events in Orange County mostly sympathetic to but not necessarily directly related to the peace movement can be found at: http://dfa-oc.org/calendar ------------------------------------------------------- CONTENTS: (Page down for details on each item. For Orange County transit information, try http://www.octa.net/justclick or http://google.com/transit) #1 Dialogue On the Impact of the Arab/Israeli Conflict June 26 in Irvine #2 "Why We Fight" A Film by Eugene Jarecki" June 26th in Huntington Beach #3 OC Peace Coalition General Meeting June 28th in Orange #4 Jeff Halper, Director of the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions June 29 in Anaheim #5 IVAW LA Pool Party/House Fundraiser July 5th in San Pedro #6 Military Families Speak Out Fundraiser July 11th in Fountain Valley ******************************************* ******************************************* #1 Dialogue On the Impact of the Arab/Israeli Conflict June 26th in Huntington Beach: Humanity Unites Hosts a Community Dialogue Regarding the Impact of the Arab/Israeli Conflict in Irvine Thursday, June 26, 6:00 P.M. 10 Federation Way, Irvine, CA 92603 In light of the ongoing perceived division amongst the Muslim and Jewish Students on the University of California, Irvine campus, Humanity Unites is hosting a dialogue session for the community on Thursday, June 26th focused on the issues raised by the students in relationship to the region of Israel and Palestine. The intention of the meeting will be to discuss the impact the conflict in the Middle East has had on our local community and how we can work together in solving issues from a local standpoint. We invite the community to come to the meeting focused on working on solutions for the better good of our community as a whole, and not to solely express concerns. Please RSVP your attendance as soon as possible and no later than Wednesday, June 25th to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or 949.933.0343, as space is limited. It is our pleasure to announce that in addition to our interactive dialogue session, we will also have a panel of guest speakers representing the Palestinian American community, Jewish American community, and two guest speakers from the region of Palestine and Israel who have recently moved to the United States and will share their perspective from a more recent personal aspect. Please note that we have extended the RSVP deadline to Wednesday, June 25th at 9 P.M. Friends and family are welcome to be included on the RSVP. Registration at the door is allowed, however, seating is not guaranteed due to facility restrictions so please RSVP as soon as possible! There will be a special performance and light refreshments will be served. WHO: Humanity Unites WHAT: The Impact of the Arab/Israeli Conflict in Irvine WHEN: Thursday, June 26, 6:00 p.m. WHERE: Las Lomas Community Park, 10 Federation Way, Irvine, CA 92603 http://evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?event=ACQLALWQLFVFNDLJUSMY ****************************************** #2 "Why We Fight" A Film by Eugene Jarecki" June 26th in Huntington Beach Thursday June 26, 2008 7pm - 9pm Coastal Convergence Society Video Night Roundtable Pizza 19750 Beach Blvd Huntington Beach In the stripmall down the sidewalk from Mother's Market This month's offering will be "Why We Fight" A Film by Eugene Jarecki It is nowhere written that the American empire goes on forever. "Ambitious, scary, eye-opening! Looks back from a post-9/11 vantage point to see how Ike's prophecy has come horrible true, with the collusion of Congress, corporations and the rise of unelected think tanks." -David Ansen, NEWSWEEK. Come join in some community education. The pizza is great and the beer is cold. You cannot beat the company. Hope to see y'all here. Tom Lash 714-964-2162 ****************************************** #3 OC Peace Coalition General Meeting Saturday, June 28th in Orange (in accordance with our usual "second and fourth Saturday" schedule) WHEN: 10 AM Saturday, June 14th WHERE: Sisters of St. Joseph Justice Center 480 S. Batavia in Orange WHO: All interested people are invited, especially anyone who might represent one of our member organizations. We're likely to be planning for tabling, future actions, or whatever business people want to bring up (excluding any specific support of candidates or political parties). Please bring your ideas, and be ready to step up and participate. DIRECTIONS: Turn into the parking lot from Batavia just north of La Veta Ave., drive around to the left, to the south side of the complex. Look for signs to direct you to the room we've been assigned. This time it's liklely to be classroom 3. web site: http://www.ocpeace.org phone: (714) 637-8313 ****************************************** #4 Jeff Halper, Director of the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions June 29 in Anaheim Jeff Halper has spent 20 years resisting the Israeli occupation of Palestine. His focus is the Israeli policy to demolish Palestinian houses - over 18,000 since the occupation started. Jeff's on-the-ground experience gives him unique insights on the problems of the region, and how they will affect a resolution of the crisis. His latest book is, "An Israeli in Palestine: Resisting Dispossession, Redeeming Israel" His visit is coordinated by LA Jews for Peace. 7:30 PM Discussion will follow his presentation. Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim, 511 S. Harbor Blvd. (corner Santa Ana St., one mile north of Disneyland) $10 requested doantion at door (no one turned away) Sponsors: Unitarian Church, Anaheim UUJME (UUs for Justice in the Middle East). Cousins Club of Orange County Information: Ted 714-633-0922 or 714-567-0188 ****************************************** #5 IVAW LA Pool Party/House Fundraiser July 5th in San Pedro Iraq Veterans Against thr War IVAW.org HOUSE FUNDRAISER Report Back Winter Soldier: Iraq & Afghanistan Kick off the summer right with IVAW Los Angeles! Meet the new chapter officers: President - Wendy Barranco, USA, WS Testifier Vice-President - Jabbar Magruder, USA, WS Testifier Treasurer - Garrett Ameigh, USMC Member Coordinator - Cameron White, USMC Hear about the great success of Winter Soldier and help us put an end to the Iraq occupation! July 5th, 2008 0 1 pm Lisa Cantu's 1288 West 3rd St. San Pedro, California 90732 *Bring your towel and bathing suit/trunks* *IVAW merchandise available for purchase* *Cash ONLY bar stocked with your favorite drinks* *$10 suggested door donation (no one turned away for lack of funds)* For more info contact: Lisa Cantu-> [EMAIL PROTECTED] (310)483-6298 or Wendy Barranco -> [EMAIL PROTECTED] Flyer: http://dfa-oc.org/Pool%20Party-Supporters.doc ****************************************** #6 Military Families Speak Out Fundraiser July 11th in Fountain Valley SUPPORT LOCAL MILITARY FAMILIES & PEACE IN IRAQ MFSO FUNDRAISER! All Donations Fully Tax Deductible BARBEQUE, POOL PARTY Screening of film BODY OF WAR Raffle Donation at the door - $10 Friday July 11, 2008 at 7pm 9893 Peralta River Circle, Fountain Valley, 92708 The documentary profiles the life of Tomas Young. a young man who felt it was his duty to join the military following the attacks of 9/11. Thinking he was going to be sent to Afghanistan to fight al-Qaeda, Tomas instead found himself in Iraq, where he was instantly paralyzed from the waist down after being shot in the chest. SPONSORED BY Military Families Speak Out Orange County and South Bay For More Info, Please call (562) 833-8035 ****************************************** ****************************************** *** REPEATING EVENTS *** WEEKLY: EVERY SUNDAY: "Enough" demo at HB Pier EVERY SUNDAY: Peace Vigil at Huntington Beach Pier EVERY TUESDAY: "Imagine Peace" Vigil in Tustin EVERY WEDNESDAY: Women in Black Silent Vigil for Peace in Laguna Woods EVERY WEDNESDAY: Code Pink Antiwar Protest in Orange EVERY FRIDAY: "Imagine Peace" in Irvine EVERY FRIDAY: Peace & Justice Demo at So. Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa EVERY SATURDAY: Peace Demo in Laguna Beach EVERY SATURDAY: Food Not Bombs in Anaheim MONTHLY: EVERY FIRST SUNDAY: Arlington West in Huntington Beach needs volunteers. EVERY FIRST MONDAY: OC Recruitment Awareness Project Meeting in Santa Ana EVERY FIRST SATURDAY: MFSO Orange County meeting in Huntington Beach EVERY SECOND SATURDAY: "Bring the Troops Home" Demo in Laguna Woods EVERY THIRD THURSDAY: Declaration of Peace Demo in Huntington Beach EVERY LAST SATURDAY: Seniors Against the War in Seal Beach ------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- LAAMN: Los Angeles Alternative Media Network --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Digest: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Help: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Archive1: <http://www.egroups.com/messages/laamn> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Archive2: <http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yahoo! 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