29] Peace Café – Aug. 1
30] An Ethical Discussion – Aug. 1
31] Bridge vigil – Aug. 1
32] Quaker Peace Vigil – Aug. 1
33] Update on
34] Pentagon vigil – Aug. 2
35] Protest the death penalty – Aug. 2
36] Marc Steiner on WEAA – Aug. 2 – 5
37] Film WHITE LIGHT, BLACK RAIN – Aug. 2
38] Pledge of Resistance meeting – Aug. 2
39] Kevin Jennings is luncheon speaker – Aug. 3
40] War Is Not the Answer demo – Aug. 3
41] Women Justice Awards – Aug. 3
42] Kay Dellinger Memorial Service – Aug. 3
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44] Palestinian film – Aug. 4
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46] WIB
47] Palestine/Israel Roundtable – Aug. 5
48] First Thursday vigil against war – Aug. 5
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29] – On Sun., Aug. 1 at 9 AM, there is a Peace Café: Israel and Palestine, facilitated by New Story Leadership (NSL), a group of 5 Israelis and 5 Palestinians from Tel Aviv, Gaza, Jerusalem and Bethlehem. "Peace Cafe" is a program designed to bring together Arabs, Jews, and those interested in working toward a resolution to the conflict in the
30] – On Sun., Aug. 1 at 10:30 AM, the
31] – Maryland Bridges for Peace welcomes you to stand for peace Sundays from noon (or thereabouts) to 1 PM on the
32] – Every Sunday, 4 to 5 PM, there is a Quaker Peace Vigil at Independence Mall, N. side of Market between 5th and 6th Sts., Philadelphia. Call 215-421-5811
33] – Catch an Update on Haiti on Sun., Aug. 1 at 4 PM, co-hosted by TransAfrica Forum at Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St. NW, WDC. A.C.T.O.R. (A Continuing Talk on Race) is a discussion series which provides the opportunity for people to come together and speak openly and honestly about issues of race.
34] – There is a weekly Pentagon Peace Vigil from 7 to 8 AM on Mondays, since 1987, outside the Pentagon Metro stop. The next vigil is Mon., Aug. 2, and it is sponsored by the Dorothy Day Catholic Worker. Call 202-882-9649.
35] – The Marc Steiner Show airs Monday through Thursday from 5 to 7 PM on WEAA 88.9 FM, The Voice of the Community, or online at www.weaa.org. The call-in number is 410-319-8888, and comments can also be sent by email to steinershow@gmail.com. All shows are also available as podcasts at www.steinershow.org.
36] – There is usually a vigil to abolish the death penalty every Monday from 5 to 6 PM, outside the prison complex and across the street from Maryland’s Super Max Prison, at the corner of Madison Ave. and Fallsway in
37] – There is a screening of WHITE LIGHT, BLACK RAIN: The Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on Mon., Aug. 2 at 7 PM at Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St., NW, WDC.
38] – The Pledge of Resistance-Baltimore usually meets on Mondays at 7:30 PM, and the meetings now take place at Max’s residence. The next meeting is scheduled for Aug. 2. The agenda will focus on Hiroshima-Nagasaki activities in Baltimore and Washington. Contact Max at 410-366-1637 or email mobuszewski at verizon.net for directions.
39] – The Alliance for Justice is hosting a D.C. Summer Intern Lunch with Kevin Jennings on Tues., Aug. 3 from 12:30 to 1:30 PM at the Service Employees International Union (S.E.I.U.), 1800 Massachusetts Ave. NW, WDC. Kevin Jennings was appointed Assistant Deputy Secretary of Education in July 2009. He brings with him to the position over two decades of experience as a writer, an educator and as a civil rights leader as the founder of the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN). There is no cost to attend, BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED at JESSICA@AFJ.ORG.
40] – There is a vigil to say "War Is Not the Answer" each Tuesday since September 11, 2001 at
41] – Women of Peace & Justice Awards are on Tues., Aug. 3 from 6 to 8 PM at Busboys & Poets (Cullen Room), 5th and K Sts. NW. Use the Gallery Place WASHINGTON
42] – There will be a memorial gathering for Kay Dellinger, who died on June 11, at Homewood Friends Meeting (not Stoney Run!), 3107 North Charles St., Baltimore MD 21218 on Tuesday, August 3 from 7 to 9 PM. Call Richard Ochs at 443-846-6638.
43] – Each Wednesday from 4:30 - 5:30 PM, the House of Grace Catholic Worker holds a weekly vigil for peace in
44] – The Voices of
The annual film series is hosted jointly by The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development and The Center for Contemporary Arab Studies, Georgetown Univ. Films are in English or have English subtitles. Attendance is free, and the films are screened at The
45] – Each Wednesday, the Northwest Greens hold a peace vigil from 7 to 8 PM outside the Borders Book Store, Germantown Ave. at Bethlehem Pike in
46] – There is a WIB peace stand on Thurs., Aug. 5, noon-1PM in Towson at northwest corner of Washington & Chesapeake Aves., across the street from the post office, near the courthouse. Contact
47] – On Thurs., Aug. 5, the WEEKLY ROUNDTABLE SEEKING A JUST PEACE IN PALESTINE/ISRAEL takes place from 12:30 - 1:30 PM at Potter's House, 1658 Columbia Road NW, WDC. Join a civil discourse which explores the history, issues, myths, realities, and truth of the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Contact Alice Azzouzi at 202-232-5483.
48] – The Pledge of Resistance-Baltimore hosts an End the War! End the Occupation! rally on Thurs., Aug. 5 from 5 to 6:30 PM in
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