32] Benefit concert – May 2
33] African Service – May 3
34] Bridge peace vigil – May 3
35] POETS FOR PEACE at STONY RUN MEETING -- MAY 3
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37] Free school project meeting – May 3
38] Red Emma’s needs volunteers – May 3
39] Pentagon vigil – May 4
40] Protest AIPAC – May 4
41] Marc Steiner on WEAA – May 4 — May 7
42] Protest the death penalty – May 4
43] Pledge of Resistance meeting – May 4
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45] Palestinian speaker – May 4
46] Rebuild the playground – May 5 – May 12
47] Civil rights lecture – May 5
48] Tuesday peace vigil – May 5
49] Ecolocity DC meeting – May 5
50] Peace vigil in
51] Peace vigil in W.
52] Vacant homes conversation – May 6
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54] Mobilization for Global Justice meeting – May 6
55] PG County peace meeting – May 6
56] Mothers speak out against war – May 6
57] WIB Peace Stand – May 7
58] Israel/Palestine roundtable – May 7
59] First Thursday protest of the war – May 7
60] PeaceAction Montgomery meeting – May 7
61] Death penalty meeting – May 12
62] Film PUMP UP THE VOLUME – May. 22
63] Help available in buying a house
64] John Judge seeking housemate
65] Contribute to the
66] Human rights lawyer from the
67] Join Global Zero campaign
68] War Is Not the Answer signs for sale
69] Publish your peace article
70] Become a member of the
71] Click on The Hunger Site
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32] – The DC Labor Chorus Spring Concert Voces De Colores is happening on Sat., May 2 from 7:30 to 10 PM at the First Trinity Lutheran Church, 501 4th St., NW (at E), WDC. Exit at the Judiciary Square
33] – On Sun., May 3, the KALAFONG AME CHURCH invites you to a Prayer for Africa at 11 AM at the HISPANIC SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST DAY CHUCH, 5100 Edmondson Ave.,
34] – Maryland Bridges for Peace welcomes you to stand for peace Sundays from noon (or thereabouts) to 1 PM on the
35] – DANIEL MARK EPSTEIN is expected to join eleven other MD poets reading from their poems on war and peace at Stony Run Friends Meeting, 5116 N. Charles St., just south of Northern Parkway on Sun., May 3 from 2 - 4 PM. Other poets are William Heath, Alan Reese, Linda Joy Burke, Thomas Dorsett, Michael Fallon, Rosemary Klein, Matt Hoehner, Gregg Mosson, Sam Schmidt, Virginia Crawford, and Mary Azriel. The 11th annual Margaret Diorio Poetry for Peace reading will include a dialogue and lively interaction with the audience.
Conversation over coffee and refreshments will follow in the dining room. The reading is free, although contributions will be accepted for Advocates for Survivors of Torture and Trauma (ASTT), a
36] – Every Sunday until Nov. 3, from 4:30 to 6 PM at the corner of Woodmont and Bethesda Aves., near Barnes & Noble and the Landmark Theaters, there will be a peace vigil organized by Bethesda Friends. Everyone welcome to participate!
37] – There is a meeting on Sun., May 3 at 5 PM at Red Emma's, 800 St. Paul St., to create and sustain a community-supported free school project. Besides creating a space, money must be raised and teachers will be sought.
38] – Red Emma’s needs volunteers. Stop in to the weekly Sunday meeting at 7 PM at
39] – 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., May 4, and it is sponsored by the Dorothy Day Catholic Worker. Call 202-882-9649.
40] – Protesters do not believe AIPAC (The American
41] – The Marc Steiner Show airs Monday through Thursday from 5 to 7 PM on WEAA 88.9 FM, The Voice of the Community. The call-in number is 410-319-8888, and comments can also be sent by email steinershow@gmail.com.
You can listen to interviews by Steiner through his Center for Emerging Media podcasts. To hear the interviews, email Jessica@centerforemergingmedia.com. Go to http://www.centerforemergingmedia.org.
42] – 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 death row, at the corner of Madison Ave. and Fallsway in
43] – The Pledge of Resistance-Baltimore usually meets on Mondays at 7:30 PM at the AFSC,
44] – There will be a meeting of the Frederick Peace Resource Center on Mon., May 4 at 7:30 PM at 4 East Church St. Call Gus Fahey at 301-663-6117.
45] – On Mon., May 4 at 7:30 PM, Daoud Nasser, a Palestinian Christian living in the West Bank, will be speaking in Baltimore at a private home. He has been in a years-long struggle to keep the Israeli government from taking the family property. In the last few years he has formed a Tent of Nations project dedicated to fostering peaceful relationships among Palestinians and Israelis by encouraging face-to-face meetings. People from several nations have come to the Tent of Nations to restore some of the olive trees destroyed on the property and to promote peace and a better life for people in the
Come as early as 7 PM as sandwiches and light fare will be available. RSVP to carolbishop5 @ comcast.net or 410-323-0377. Go to www.fotonna.org.
46] – Help rebuild the Stadium Playground from 8 AM to 8 PM each day, Tues., May 5 through Sun., May 10, near the YMCA, Waverly/Charles Village, 900 33rd St. Call 443-756-6198 or email friendsofourplayground@gmail.com. Go online to register for one or more shifts: http://www.stadiumplayground.org!
47] – The
48] – There is a vigil to say "War Is Not the Answer" each Tuesday since September 11, 2001 at
49] – There is a meeting of Ecolocity DC every Tuesday from 7 to 9 PM at the EMERGENCE COMMUNITY ARTS COLLECTIVE, 733 Euclid St. NW, WDC 20001. It is for people who live in, or are interested in making D.C. a transition town starting with an intentional community that will encompass clean energy, freecycle, natural building, organic farming, community salvage, new urbanism, etc. The next meeting will be on May 5. Go to http://ecolocity.ning.com www.ecacollective.org.
50] – Each Wednesday from 4:30 - 5:30 PM, the House of Grace Catholic Worker holds a weekly vigil for peace in
51] – Each Wednesday in clear weather, there is a peace vigil from 5 to 6 PM outside the Unitarian Society of Germantown, 6511 Lincoln Drive (between Wayne & Hortter) in West Mount Airy, PA. The next vigil is May 6. Call 215-843-4256 or email nwgreens@yahoo.com.
52] – Mayor Sheila Dixon is holding a Neighborhood Conversation to discuss the problem of vacant homes in
53] – Each Wednesday, there is a peace vigil from 7 to 8 PM outside the Borders Book Store, Germantown Ave. at Bethlehem Pike in
Call 215-843-4256 or email nwgreens@yahoo.com.
54] – There will be a Mobilization for Global Justice meeting at 7 PM on Wed., May 6 at St. Stephens Church, 16th & Newton Sts., NW, WDC. Exit at the Columbia Heights Metro stop. The meeting takes place the first Wednesday of the month. Email mgj@riseup.net.
55] – The Peace & Justice Coalition of Prince George’s County meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 7 PM at the Greenbelt Community Center. The next meeting is May 6. Call 301-577-2350.
56] – On Wed., May 6, author Susan Galleymore talks about her new book, LONG TIME PASSING: Mothers Speak About War & Terror. There is a 6:30 PM reception, followed by the program from 7 to 8:30 PM at Green Street Friends Meeting, 45 West School House Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19144. Go to www.mothersspeakaboutwarandterror.org. The mother of a
57] – There is a WIB peace stand on Thurs., May 7, noon-1PM in Towson at northwest corner of Washington & Chesapeake Aves., across the street from the post office, near the courthouse. Contact
58] – On Thurs., May 7, 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
59] – The Pledge of Resistance-Baltimore hosts an End the War! End the Occupation! rally on Thurs., May 7 from 5 to 6:30 PM in
60] – PeaceAction Montgomery, meets every first Thursday, next being May 7, at 7 PM at the Cedar Lane Unitarian Church, room 16 in the basement, 9601 Cedar Lane, Bethesda, Maryland 20814-4099.
61] – The Coalition Against the Death Penalty will meet Tues., May 12 at 7 PM at the AFSC,
62] – The Hiroshima-Nagasaki Commemoration Committee is hosting its latest FILM & SOCIAL CONSCIOUSNESS VIDEO SERIES. The theme is First Amendment rights. The next film is PUMP UP THE VOLUME [
Christian Slater is a high school student who does not fit in. As an outsider he starts up a pirate radio station, and the principal and the FCC go after him. His only friend is played by Samantha Mathis.
Doors open at 7 PM, and the DVD starts at 7:30 PM. There is no charge, and refreshments will be available. A discussion will follow.
63] – A progressive-thinking realtor is indicating that people of modest incomes can get assistance from both the state and federal governments in purchasing a home. If you are interested in speaking with him about available programs, call Max at 410-366-1637.
64] – John Judge is seeking a housemate to share a large house on a hill, overlooking D.C. in the Hillcrest region of Anacostia, SE. Just off
65] – Larry Egbert and Nick Sheridan are in
66] – Sylvie Maunga Mbanga, a human rights lawyer and women’s activist from the Democratic
67] – Join an extraordinary global campaign for the elimination of nuclear weapons: http://www.globalzero.org/sign-declaration. A growing group of leaders around the world is calling for the elimination of nuclear weapons and a majority of the global public agrees. This is an historic window of opportunity. With momentum already building in favor of Zero, a major show of support from people around the world could tip the balance. When it comes to nuclear weapons, one is one too many.
68] – WAR IS NOT THE ANSWER signs from Friends Committee on National Legislation are again for sale at $5. To purchase a sign, call Max at 410-366-1637.
69] – Publish Your Peace Article. Daniel Frasier is soliciting peace articles for the biweekly series of commentaries Paths to Peace in the Frederick News Post Religion and Ethics section. For details, email path2peace07@yahoo.com.
70] – Become an active member of the
71] – The Hunger Site was initiated by Mercy Corps and Second Harvest, and is funded entirely by advertisers. You can go there every day and click the big yellow "Give Food for Free" button near the top of the page; you do not have to look at the ads. Each click generates funding for about 1.1 cups of food. So consider clicking.
72] – Peace Park Antinuclear Vigil takes place every day in Lafayette Park, 1601 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 24 hours a day, since June 3, 1981. Go to http://prop1.org; call 202-682-4282.
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