55] Peace vigil at White House – June 5
56] Women in Black vigil – June 5
57] Support the people of Gaza – June 5
58] Silence gives consent – June 5
59] Peace vigil at Homewood Friends Meeting – June 5
60] End gun violence – June 5
61] In spirit of Dan & Phil Berrigan – June 5
62] Marlboro Day – June 6
63] Harford Mall sign waving – June 6
64] Wear Orange – June 6
65] Northern Virginia Fiber
Arts Group meeting – June 6
66] Tesla Takedown – June 6
67] Support Malcolm Ruff – June 6
68] Knock on doors – June 6
69] Farmer’s market – June 6
70] Israeli apartheid – June 6
71] End gun violence – June 6
72] Donations needed for the Silent Fallout project
73]
Read Dave Eberhardt’s book "For All the Saints- a Protest
Primer"
74] Tell JHU president to renounce nuclear weapons contracts
75] Do you need a doctor?
76]
Donate books,
videos, DVDs and records
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55] – There is a weekly vigil at the White House on Fridays
from noon to 1 PM sponsored by the Dorothy Day Catholic Worker. Email artlaffin@hotmail.com or call
202-882-9649.
56] – Every Friday from noon to 1 PM, Baltimore Women in Black vigil for peace with men and women who live in Roland Park. WIB invites all to join, and any peace sign is welcome, such as "Defuse Nuclear War." The vigil takes place outside Roland Park Place at 830 West 40th Street and Elm Street. Parking is free at RPP or at the Rotunda across the street. Contact Ann Vinup at annvinup@gmail.com.
57] – The American Friends Service Committee holds an Action Hour every Friday at noon ET. You’ll get updates from AFSC staff in Gaza, hear what’s happening on Capitol Hill, and get resources for your activism. Together, contact Congress to demand an arms embargo on Israel, and fully funded humanitarian aid for Palestinians. Our elected officials need to keep hearing from us. RSVP at https://afsc.org/actionhour?emci=822f3fb8-241a-f011-8b3d-0022482a9fb7&emdi=20221eff-f41a-f011-8b3d-0022482a9fb7&ceid=764241
58] – Join RESIST - Silence Gives Consent, a visibility event organized for Indivisible, will take place on Fri., June 5, from 3 to 5 PM, at on an overpass at 9706 Gorman Road, Laurel 20723. Protest this Trump administration and to protect our democracy. If you too feel a need to speak out and use your freedom to protest, then this is your opportunity to join like-minded people who believe in our constitution and in humanity. This is a fun way to do something useful - lots of honking and affirmation from the 20K+ cars below. Wear your character costumes. Bring your flags, small signs (for local traffic) and large signs for the 95 traffic below. Or just bring yourself and friends too of course. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/891474/
59] – Sarah Bur <clerk@homewoodfriends.org> wants you to know that a Peace Vigil will occur every Friday from 5 to 6 PM at Homewood Friends, 3107 N. Charles Street, Baltimore 21218. Signs are available. There is comfort and empowerment found in coming together as a community to witness against war. Children welcome.
60] – Join MD-Montgomery County-Wear Orange on Fri., June 5 from 5 to 6 PM at the Seminary Road Overpass at 495, 2506 Seminary Road, Silver Spring 20910. June 5 is the 12th National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Raise awareness about Wear Orange, honor survivors, and spread the word that We Can End Gun Violence! Organizers will bring that message of hope and Wear Orange signs for people to wave at passing drivers. If you choose, please feel free to bring homemade signs honoring victims or sharing a personal message about Wear Orange. RSVP at https://forms.everytown.org/a/md-montgomerycounty-wear-orange-overpass-action?link_id=0&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-wooa-wear-orange-overpass-action-in-montgomery-county-june-5-6&email_referrer=email_3261634&email_subject=wooa-wear-orange-overpass-action-in-montgomery-county-june-5-6&&
61] – Kathy Boylan [kathyboylan5@gmail.com] on Fri., June 5 at 7:30 PM is hosting Walking in the Spirit of Dan and Phil Berrigan, part of the Clarification of Thoughts at Dorothy Day Catholic Worker House, 503 Rock Creek Church Road NW, WDC 20010. Frank Cordaro and Paul Magno will lead the conversation. Frank, who recently celebrated 50 years at the Des Moines Catholic Worker, and Paul, a longtime member and friend of Dorothy Day House, have dedicated their lives to following the example of the peace prophets Dan and Phil Berrigan. They will share remarkable stories of resistance, some of which led to years in prison.
62] – Prince George's County DSA [pgdsa@mdcdsa.org] is looking for folks on Sat., June 6, Marlboro Day, an annual festival to celebrate the pride of the historic Prince George's County seat of Upper Marlboro. DSA has been invited to march in the parade, as well to table at the event. Also DSA will be running a joint canvass for Raaheela Ahmed & Imara Crooms after the festival in anticipation of the June 23rd election! This is the schedule for the day: Parade- 9 to 11 AM, Table – 10 AM - 2 PM, Canvass – 2 to 5 PM & the After Party starts at 5 PM. RSVP to what events you are able to do: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeD1aQHQxKKAEY26YPOTy1hK7DhltdRdJQuwl45mmV6vixOrg/viewform?link_id=0&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-join-pg-dsa-in-marlboro-day-saturday-66&email_referrer=email_3262204&email_subject=join-pg-dsa-at-marlboro-day-saturday-66
63] – On Saturdays, June 6, 13 & 20 from 10 AM to noon at the Harford Mall, 696 Belair Road, Be Air 21014, do a sign waving to save democracy. There is parking closest to the intersection of Rt. 1 and Rt. 24. Join every Saturday at the Harford Mall in Bel Air, MD from 10AM-12PM. Park at the closed Macy’s parking lot close to the intersection at Rt.1 and Rt. 24. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/dfadcoalition/event/913370/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations
64] –MD-Montgomery County-Wear Orange will gather on Sat., June 6 from 10 to 11 AM at Gude Drive at 270 Overpass, 1300 Piccard Dr., Rockville 20850. Raise awareness about Wear Orange, honor survivors, and spread the word that We Can End Gun Violence! Organizers will bring that message and Wear Orange signs for people to wave at passing drivers. If you choose, please feel free to bring homemade signs honoring victims or sharing a personal message about Wear Orange. RSVP at https://forms.everytown.org/a/md-montgomery-county-wear-orange-overpass-action?link_id=1&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-wooa-wear-orange-overpass-action-in-montgomery-county-june-5-6&email_referrer=email_3261634&email_subject=wooa-wear-orange-overpass-action-in-montgomery-county-june-5-6&&
65] –On Sat., June 6 from 11 AM to 2 PM, the Northern Virginia Fiber Arts Group will do a Park Day at Wakefield Park, 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale, VA 22003. This group aims to promote, celebrate, and build community around the fiber arts, including knitting, crocheting, sewing, embroidering, felting, and needle-punching. Develop fiber skills, mitigate burnout, and connect organizers who normally work in different realms. Discuss plans for skill building and projects for helping the community. Knit/crochet hats, blankets etc. Everyone is encouraged to bring their current projects. If you don't have a current project, make hats! Extra supplies are provided! Bring any items to be donated (finished hats, blankets, socks, etc.) for the next NoVA Mutual Aid WG distribution event. Email novamutualaid@mdcdsa.org. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/may-2026-nova-fiber-arts-park-day?link_id=4&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-04232026-nova-branch-dsa-upcoming-actions-and-events&email_referrer=email_3217430&email_subject=04302026-nova-branch-dsa-upcoming-actions-and-events&&
66] – On Saturdays, June 6, 13, 20 & 27 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, get with a Tesla Takedown, Tesla Silver Spring, 2320 Broadbirch Dr., Silver Spring 20904. This nonviolent rally outside of the Silver Spring Tesla showroom is to remind the community that Elon's lawless actions are dangerous and won't be tolerated. This will continue each Saturday through June 27. https://www.mobilize.us/dfadcoalition/event/771738/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations
The rally is located on a mainly flat sidewalk; we will be staying on the sidewalk and the public right of way. There is some grade in the sidewalk up towards Bournefield. Please cross only at the crosswalks at Broadbirch and Plum Orchard or Broadbirch and Bournefield Way.
67] – On Sat., June 6 from 11:30 AM to 3 PM, meet at the Enoch Pratt Free Library - Edmondson Avenue Branch, 4330 Edmondson Ave., Baltimore 21229. Join Progressive Maryland's #ProgressiveWave in Baltimore to knock on doors for an endorsed candidate, Malcolm Ruff! Training, snacks, and water provided. Come have fun, meet fellow members, and make a difference in this crucial primary election. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/progressivemaryland/event/962994/?emci=4cb56c6b-f85d-f111-8fcb-000d3a18905c&emdi=9cf2a609-045e-f111-8fcb-000d3a18905c&ceid=136680
68] – Join Progressive Maryland's #ProgressiveWave on Sat., June 6 from 11:30 AM to 3 PM at Gaithersburg Elementary School, 35 N. Summit Ave., Gaithersburg 20877 to knock on doors for endorsed candidates Will Jawando and Izola Shaw! Training, snacks, and water will be provided. Have fun, meet fellow members and make a difference in this crucial primary election. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/progressivemaryland/event/962993/?emci=4cb56c6b-f85d-f111-8fcb-000d3a18905c&emdi=9cf2a609-045e-f111-8fcb-000d3a18905c&ceid=136680
69] – On Sat., June 6 from 11:30 AM to 3 PM at Dutch Village Farmers Market Parking Lot, 5030 Brown Station Road, Upper Marlboro 20772, join Progressive Maryland's #ProgressiveWave in Upper Marlboro to knock on doors for endorsed candidates, Wala Blegay, Raaheela Ahmed, and Tamara Davis Brown! Training, snacks, and water will be provided. Have fun, meet fellow members and make a difference in this crucial primary election. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/progressivemaryland/event/962995/?emci=4cb56c6b-f85d-f111-8fcb-000d3a18905c&emdi=9cf2a609-045e-f111-8fcb-000d3a18905c&ceid=136680
70] – On Sat., June 6 from noon to 1:30 PM, join a virtual event of movement-building and story-telling. Learn about how multiple communities across Turtle Island are living into the pledge - from student groups and businesses, to faith groups and congregations. In commemoration of the initiative's birthday, join Apartheid-Free Communities for a webinar highlighting some of the newest communities living out the pledge and leading campaigns to end Israeli apartheid. Apartheid-Free leaders will discuss what’s been working well, what they’re learning, and how we can continue to work together for an Apartheid-Free Palestine. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/us-palestineactivism/event/950134/?referring_vol=12350450&share_context=dashboard-event-details&sharer_role=2
71] – Join in for WOOA! (Wear Orange Overpass Action!) at the Persimmon Tree overpass at 495 to raise awareness about Wear Orange, honor survivors, and spread the word that We Can End Gun Violence on Sat., June 6 from 2 to 3 PM, 7400 Persimmon Tree Lane, Bethesda 20817 at 495 (park at Carderock Springs ES). Organizers will bring that message and Wear Orange signs for people to wave at passing drivers. If you choose, please feel free to bring homemade signs honoring victims or sharing a personal message about Wear Orange. RSVP at https://forms.everytown.org/a/md-montgomery-county-wear-orange-overpass-action-1?link_id=2&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-wooa-wear-orange-overpass-action-in-montgomery-county-june-5-6&email_referrer=email_3261634&email_subject=wooa-wear-orange-overpass-action-in-montgomery-county-june-5-6&&WearOrange.org
72] – Hideaki Ito [silentfalloutproject.org@gmail.com] wants to give you an update about the Silent Fallout Project. 2025 was a successful year. The film started streaming on Amazon in the US on March 10 this year -- https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0GD8QSDHZ/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r?tag=usalinktagdefault-20&geniuslink=true
Now there are plans for 2026. Make a donation at https://www.silentfalloutproject.org/donation
73] – David Eberhardt was a member of the Baltimore Four with Father Philip Berrigan, Tom Lewis and Rev. James Mengel. The group poured blood on draft files on October 27, 1967. They would be convicted and sentenced to prison. He has written a book "For All the Saints- a Protest Primer"- documenting the Baltimore Four action and many others up to and including the most recent Plowshares action – Kings Bay Plowshares 7. Dave printed new copies of For All the Saints, a Protest Primer- 250+ pp w photos-therefore #'s 351-400 making it o so collectable with two Berrigan book reviews added. The books are signed, and the price remains $25. Will send free if need be- he is not in it for the money! If you want one, send him a check, or contact Dave Eberhardt, 4 Hadley Square North, Baltimore, MD 21218 by email at 1941mireille@gmail.com.
74] -- This is A PLEA TO CONVINCE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY TO OBEY INTERNATIONAL LAW. The world reached a historic milestone on January 22, 2021: The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons [TPNW] entered into force and become binding international law -- https://www.icanw.org/the_treaty.
Prevent Nuclear War/Maryland has called attention to the growing danger of nuclear war and the outrageous $1.7 trillion dollars we are spending to upgrade the nuclear arsenal. On July 18, 2017, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, a U.S. Navy - affiliated research center received a seven-year, $92 million contract to continue its systems engineering and research-and-development services for the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center. Help convince JHU to renounce nuclear weapons contracts. Contact the president, Ron Daniels, to urge him to reject all nuclear weapons contracts: Office of the President, 242 Garland Hall, The Johns Hopkins University, 3400 N. Charles St., Baltimore, Maryland 21218. Call his office at (410) 516-8068 or email president@jhu.edu.
75] – Yousef Zarbalian [EastWestRheum@gmail.com] started his own medical practice in December before the pandemic hit. It is called East-West Medicine and Rheumatology, and its website is EastWestMD.com. Yousef is licensed in Maryland and Virginia. He is doing primary care as well as rheumatologic care (focusing on joint problems and autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and sjogren's). He is offering telemedicine visits, and he has very reasonable rates for uninsured individuals. He makes use of herbs (which can be sent directly to patients from the herbal dispensary) as well as prescribing medications to their local pharmacy if needed.
76]- If you would like to get rid of books, videos, DVDs, records, tarps and table cloths, contact Max at 410-323-1607 or mobuszewski2001 at comcast.net.
Donations can be sent to Max Obuszewski, Baltimore Nonviolence Center, and 431 Notre Dame Lane, Apt. 206, Baltimore, MD 21212. Ph: 410-323-1607; Email: mobuszewski2001 [at] comcast.net. Go to http://baltimorenonviolencecenter.blogspot.com/.
“One is called to live nonviolently, even if the change one works for seems impossible. It may or may not be possible to turn the US around through nonviolent revolution. But one thing favors such an attempt: the total inability of violence to change anything for the better" - Daniel Berrigan
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