COMMEMORATE OCTOBER 7TH INVASION OF AFGHANISTAN - OCTOBER 7, 2009
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October 7 marks the 8th year of the war on Afghanistan. Join Veterans For Peace, Iraq Veterans Against the War, and Military Families Speak Out
as we
continue to resist this ongoing war and occupation. Because of his
increase of U.S. troops in Afghanistan, this is becoming President
Obama's war and we must hold him accountable, however we must never
forget that citizen money and citizen silence allows the war in
Afghanistan to continue. Veterans For Peace encourages each chapter to
hold local events to actively resist this war and occupation. VFP has
been on the leading edge of those pressuring Obama to end this war -
HELP US KEEP UP THE PRESSURE!
Tampa Bay, FL
NAME OF EVENT: VIGIL FOR PEACE
LOCATION OF EVENT: near the headquarters of US Central Command and US Special Operations
DESCRIPTION OF EVENT: bserve the 8th year of the US invasion of Afghanistan near the
headquarters of US Central Command and US Special Operations (Black
Ops)
Join members of Veterans For Peace - VFP Chapter 119, Iraq Veterans
Against the War, and Military Families Speak Out, Code Pink, St Pete
for Peace as concerned Americans who continue to resist this ongoing
war and occupation. Because of his increase of U.S. troops in
Afghanistan, this is becoming President Obama's war and we must hold
him accountable, however we must never forget that citizen money and
citizen silence allows the war in Afghanistan to continue. VFP, Inc
also encourages each chapter to hold local events to actively resist
this war and occupation. VFP has been on the leading edge of those
pressuring Obama to end this war - HELP US KEEP UP THE PRESSURE!
The Vigil will form up on the corner sidewalk of Gandy and Dale Mabry on the Exxon/Mobil station sidewalk.
To our South is main gate of MacDill USAFB and the headquarters for
US Central Command and US Special Operations. USCENTCOM oversees 250
million people in 25 countries in SW Asia & Africa and coordinates
the occupations. USSOCCOM units launched the invasion of Afghanistan on
October 7, 2001. Less than one month after 9-11 and a generation after
the Soviet Invasion of 1979
Standard Operating Procedure is to meet and greet all passing
motorist be they military, DoD employees and military contractors. Many
members of the military have done multiple tours in Iraq and
Afghanistan.
The Vigil for Peace purpose is a positive action for peace.
Participants may be on local, national and international news. Think
before you give the media an answer and the reason you are there. Or
refer the media to one of the Road Captains. Remember you are the voice
of fallen Iraq and Afghan people and our fallen troops.
There is ample parking nearby is at the
Mobile/Exxon Station and Publix/Target Lots and
Please use caution at this busy intersection.
Signs and banners are on hand.
Out of uniform members of the Military are welcome!
This is a silent Vigil, yet we can chant and sing peace songs and listen to the beat from the drummers who participate.
TIME: 16:00 to 19:00
DATE: Wednesday, October 7, 2009
CONTACT INFORMATION: Jay Alexander, 727-525-8769h, 727-412-5792c, jayalexus@yahoo.com
SPONSORED BY VFP CHAPTER: 119 - Tampa Bay FL
Chicago, IL(multiple events)
NAME OF EVENT: War Demonstration
LOCATION OF EVENT:
5200
S. Hyde Park Ave., Chicago.
DESCRIPTION OF EVENT: Anti-War Demonstration against the occupation of Afghanistan.
TIME: 1pm
DATE: October 3, 2009
CONTACT INFORMATION: Mike Woloshin, mike71atkron86vfp26@hotmail.com
SPONSORED BY VFP CHAPTER: VFP Chapter 26
CHICAGO EVENT 2
NAME OF EVENT: Protest on the 8th Anniversary of the Invasion of Afghanistan - No Escalation! End Wars, Occupations and Torture for Empire Now!
DESCRIPTION OF EVENT: Tuesday, October 6, 2009: Protest on the 8th Anniversary of the Invasion of Afghanistan - No Escalation! End Wars, Occupations and Torture for Empire Now!
Veterans For Peace and Iraq Veterans Against the War members will join with the World Can't Wait
On Monday, October 5, a mass protest and non-violent civil
resistance action is planned in Washington, DC at the US House offices
and the White House to mark the US occupation of Afghanistan, which
began that week in 2001.
HERE in Chicago, we will be rallying on October 6, 4 pm to 6 pm, at
the Thompson Center, Randolph & Dearborn, in the Loop. We are
reaching out to high school and college students, organizing a movement
of resistance to military recruitment, that will culminate in a rally
and outpouring of protest and opposition to continuing wars,
occupations and torture on October 6th. If you voted for Obama, a
debate over massive troop escalation OR even more drone attacks on
civilians in Pakistan and Afghanistan is surely not the "change" you
wanted. Now is the time to join and build this movement. National and
local resources are available. Write us with your thoughts on the
continuing, and expanding, war in Afghanistan and your ideas for
October 6.
TIME: 4-6PM
DATE: Tuesday October 6
CONTACT INFORMATION: Nick Egnatz, (219) 306-2597 nickatlakehills@sbcglobal.net
SPONSORED BY VFP CHAPTER: NW Indiana
CHICAGO EVENT 3
NAME OF EVENT: GET BACK INTO THE STREETS!
DESCRIPTION OF EVENT: GET BACK INTO THE STREETS!
U.S./NATO Out! Bring the Troops Home Now!
End Colonial Occupation in Afghanistan, Iraq, Palestine, Haiti . . .
Money for Healthcare, Jobs, Housing, Education, Not for War!
Wed., Oct. 7, 5 pm
Chicago Water Tower
Michigan Ave. at Pearson St.
(One block North of Chicago Ave.)
For directions click here
Call 773-463-0311 for more info, to volunteer or to endorse.
For busses from Islamic Community Center of Illinois call 773-255-3292
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Veterans For Peace Members and Iraq Veterans Against the War members will join this demonstration
Coordinated with actions all across the country. Bring your signs, banners and voices of protest!
October 7, 2009 marks the 8th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of
Afghanistan. On that day, there will be anti-war actions in cities and
towns throughout the country, including Chicago, San Francisco, Los
Angeles, Seattle and many other cities.
LOCATION OF EVENT: Chicago, IL Thompson Center, Randolph and Dearborn
TIME: 5PM
DATE: Wednesday October
CONTACT INFORMATION: Nick Egnatz, (219) 306-2597 nickatlakehills@sbcglobal.net
SPONSORED BY VFP CHAPTER: NW Indiana
Santa Barbara, CA
NAME OF EVENT: Special Afghanistan Arlington West
LOCATION OF EVENT: On the beach immediately west of Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA
DESCRIPTION OF EVENT: Crosses memoralizing those who died in the war in Afghanistan
TIME: all day
DATE: October 4, 2009
CONTACT INFORMATION: Mary Johnston-de Leon, maryjohns10@yahoo.com
SPONSORED BY VFP CHAPTER: 054 - Santa Barbara, CA
Boston, MA
NAME OF EVENT: "All Troops Home Now from Afghanistan, Pakistan, & Iraq"
LOCATION OF EVENT: Boston, Mass.
DESCRIPTION OF EVENT: March & Rally Saturday, October 17, Copley Square, Boston at 1:00 pm. Music starts at Noon. Among the speakers: Matthis Chiroux, IVAW and Will Hopkins, IVAW and NH VFP
TIME: Music at Noon, March & Rally at 1 pm
DATE: October 17, 2009
CONTACT INFORMATION: Will Thomas, NH VFP Coordinator, nhvfp@comcast.net
SPONSORED BY VFP CHAPTER: Co-Sponsored by NH VFP
WEBSITE: www.oct17boston.org
Port Angles, WA
NAME OF EVENT: Rally to End War in Afghanistan
LOCATION OF EVENT: Veterans Park, Lincoln St. & 3rd St., Port Angles, WA 98362
DESCRIPTION OF EVENT: Display signs and Banners. Speakers.
TIME: 12 Noon to 2 PM
DATE: October 10, 2009
CONTACT INFORMATION: Nelson Cone
SPONSORED BY VFP CHAPTER: Tony Van Renterghem Chapter # 139
WEBSITE: NOPVFP139.org
Evansville, IN
NAME OF EVENT: Vigil For Peace
LOCATION OF EVENT: University of Southern Indiana
DESCRIPTION OF EVENT: Co-sponsored by USI Department of Social Work. We're gathering at the Labyrinth for reflection, song & dance for peace. We'll have a letter to President Obama demanding cessation of combat in Afghanistan for attendees to sign.
TIME: 7:00 PM CST
DATE: October 7, 2009
CONTACT INFORMATION: Gary E. May gmay@wowway.com
SPONSORED BY VFP CHAPTER: VFP Chapter 104
WEBSITE: www.vfp-evansville.org
Madison, WI
NAME OF EVENT: Vigil for Peace
LOCATION OF EVENT: Madison Wisconsin
DESCRIPTION OF EVENT: vigil at the corner of East Johnson and Wisconsin Ave, as well as Blair/Williamson and John Nolan wih sign and VFP flag informing passersby on and protesting the escalation in he war in Afghanistan.
TIME: 4 pm to 6 pm
DATE: Wenesday October 7th 2009
CONTACT INFORMATION: Steve Books, books24u @aol.com
SPONSORED BY VFP CHAPTER: Clarence Kaillon, Chapter 25
WEBSITE: www.madison.com/communities/madveteransforpeace
Corvallis, OR
NAME OF EVENT: VFP 132 Helping Corvallis to "Rethink Afghanistan"
LOCATION OF EVENT: First United Methodist Church (Martha Room), 1165 NW Monroe, Corvallis, OR
DESCRIPTION OF EVENT: Following the nightly peace vigil, VFP 132 will host a screening of the Brave New Foundation film, "Rethink Afghanistan." Corvallis has held a one-hour peace vigil in front of our County Courthouse every night since October 7th, 2001. This year, on October 7th, our peace community will conduct a special vigil to commemorate the eighth year of occupying Afghanistan.
TIME: 6:30pm (PDT)
DATE: October 7, 2009
CONTACT INFORMATION: Bob Stebbins, VFP 132 chapter president or Bart Bolger, ripken3@comcast.net
SPONSORED BY VFP CHAPTER: 132, Corvallis, Oregon
WEBSITE: www.vfpcorvallis.org
Nashville, TN
NAME OF EVENT: Popular Education Panel to Mark 9th Anniversary of War in Afghanistan
LOCATION OF EVENT: Friends Meeting House 530 26th Ave North Nashville
DESCRIPTION OF EVENT: October 7th, 2009 marks the ninth anniversary of the current occupation
of Afghanistan. At a time when President Obama is increasing the troops
in Afghanistan and escalating the war, people of conscience are
organizing to resist the war and educate the public on the real issues
which are driving US military policy in the middle east. In concert
with hundreds of educational events happening around the about the
current wars in the middle east, the Nashville Peace Coalition
announced today a popular education panel on Wednesday, October 7th at
the Friends Meeting House, 530 26th Ave N, in Nashville from 6pm - 8pm.
The panel will address current US occupations in Afghanistan and Iraq
as well as military incursions into Pakistan. Panelists will include:
Dr Amir Arain - a native of Pakistan and Outreach Director of the Islamic Center of Nashville,
John Miglietta - Professor of Political Science at Tennessee State
University and policy specialist on Iran, Iraq & Afghanistan,
Jane Hussein - Author and Educator with current family members serving overseas in the Middle East
Elizabeth Barger, Organizer of Code Pink Tennessee presenting on US Drone Plane attacks in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Joey King, Veterans for Peace
Refreshments will be served from 6pm to 6:30pm followed by a
presentation by panelists and questions and answers. The event is free
and open to the public. For more information contact Joey King
615-485-1616
TIME: 6pm-8pm
DATE: October 7
CONTACT INFORMATION: Joey King 615-485-1616
SPONSORED BY VFP CHAPTER: 89 Nashville/Middle TN
Seattle, WA
NAME OF EVENT: Seattle protests against the U.S. occupation of Afghanistan - October 7 & 17
LOCATION OF EVENT: Friends Meeting House 530 26th Ave North Nashville
DESCRIPTION OF EVENT: October marks the 8th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan. It is also the month that President Obama will decide whether to grant the Army's request for 40,000 more U.S. troops, on top of the 60,000 already in Afghanistan. The last few months have been the deadliest yet for U.S. and NATO troops (and Afghanis?). The blatantly fraudulent election further undermines the U.S. rationale for remaining in Afghanistan. The most classified portion of General McChrystal's, now also leaked, says he will need up to 500,000 troops, and several presidential terms, to get the job done. The stated U.S. goal, to defeat Al-Qaeda, is for public consumption only. Not discussed by political and military leaders, or the corporate media, is the real reason for the invasion and occupation of Afghanistan, which, as with Iraq, was also planned before 9/11. The primary purpose of the U.S. occupation of Afghanistan is to secure oil pipelines and control the flow of oil. It's the oil, stupid! Hey, why not just tell us the truth? We LOVE our oil.
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 5 pm - The ANSWER
Coalition is calling for a rally at 23rd & Jackson in
Seattle. Here is their flyer.
http://www.answerseattle.org/flyers/Oct-1.%207%20fullpgendorsers.pdf
Saturday, Oct. 17, 1 pm (just after our GMM) - The Seattle
Anti-Imperialist Committee and VVAW-AI are calling for people to
gather at Seattle Central Community College, Broadway and Pine, and
march thru Capitol Hill and the International District, ending up at Westlake
Park, 4th & Pine in downtown Seattle.
DATE: October 7 at 5pm and October 17 at 1pm
CONTACT INFORMATION: Cherie Eichholz, cherieleichholz@yahoo.com
SPONSORED BY VFP CHAPTER: VFP Chapter 92
Saratoga, NY
NAME OF EVENT: Commemoration of Afghanistan
LOCATION OF EVENT: Broadway..Congressman Murphy's office,Saratoga N.Y.
DESCRIPTION OF EVENT: Chapter 147 of VFP will be represented with other peace organizations in engaging in a dialogue with representatives of Congressman Murphy's staff on the direction of the war and bringing it to a timely conclusion.There will also be people standing outside the office with signs.
DATE: 10-07-2009
Time: 12 noon
CONTACT INFORMATION: davidlacarte@yahoo.com
SPONSORED BY VFP CHAPTER: VFP Chapter 147
San Francisco, CA
NAME OF EVENT: Anti-War demonstration
LOCATION OF EVENT: 15 & L Sts, Sacramento
DESCRIPTION OF EVENT: Our weekly Wednesday anti-war demonstration. We will also be doing peace vigils early Mon. and Tues. at freeway off ramps, and serving food at the local homeless shelter Tuesday noon. And encouraging members to support scheduled demonstartions in San Francisco during the week.
DATE: Wednesday, Oct 7th
Time: 4 - 5pm
CONTACT INFORMATION: John Reiger at reigers@earthlink.net
SPONSORED BY VFP CHAPTER: VFP Chapter 087
Bellingham, WA
NAME OF EVENT: One More Day Too Many Vigil
LOCATION OF EVENT: Guide Meridian and Telegraph Rd (in front of Denny's), Bellingham, WA
DESCRIPTION OF EVENT:
Join VFP-111 and Whatcom Peace and Justice on Wednesday, October
7th, from 4 to 5 pm on the corner of Meridian and Telegraph (in front
of Denny’s) to observe the 8th Anniversary of the US invasion and
occupation of Afghanistan.
With “Obama’s War” on the verge of major escalations with
additional troops and drone attacks, it’s more important now than ever
to stay out in front of this issue. Don’t let the day go by without
reminding the Whatcom county commuters that mounting casualties in our
Forever War is not change that we can believe in.
One more death is one too many and one more day is too long.
Bring some signs, banners, whatever – wear VFP gear or black if you can – and stand with us.
DATE: Wednesday, Oct 7th
Time: 4 - 5pm
CONTACT INFORMATION: Gene Marx, genevic@comcast.net
SPONSORED BY VFP CHAPTER: VFP Chapter 111
Bellingham, WA
NAME OF EVENT: One More Day Too Many Vigil
LOCATION OF EVENT: Guide Meridian and Telegraph Rd (in front of Denny's), Bellingham, WA
DESCRIPTION OF EVENT:
Join VFP-111 and Whatcom Peace and Justice on Wednesday, October
7th, from 4 to 5 pm on the corner of Meridian and Telegraph (in front
of Denny’s) to observe the 8th Anniversary of the US invasion and
occupation of Afghanistan.
With “Obama’s War” on the verge of major escalations with
additional troops and drone attacks, it’s more important now than ever
to stay out in front of this issue. Don’t let the day go by without
reminding the Whatcom county commuters that mounting casualties in our
Forever War is not change that we can believe in.
One more death is one too many and one more day is too long.
Bring some signs, banners, whatever – wear VFP gear or black if you can – and stand with us.
DATE: Wednesday, Oct 7th
Time: 4 - 5pm
CONTACT INFORMATION: Gene Marx, genevic@comcast.net
SPONSORED BY VFP CHAPTER: VFP Chapter 111
Daytona Beach, FL
NAME OF EVENT: "The New American Century"
LOCATION OF EVENT: The Seabreeze Coffee Connection, 315 Seabreeze Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL
DESCRIPTION OF EVENT: Central Florida VFP to screen "The New American Century" in Daytona Beach, Wednesday October 7th to mark 8th anniversary of U.S. bombing and invasion of Afghanistan. On Wednesday, October 7th beginning at 7:00 PM, you will learn the truth behind the October 2001 U.S. invasion of Afghanistan. Join us in the first ever Central Florida screening of the new Massimo Mazzucco film "The New American Century". This film provides solid evidence for the true reasons behind the Afghanistan and Iraq wars, who's unfolding is described in chilling detail in the Project for the New American Century (PNAC) blueprint document "Rebuilding America's Defenses: Strategy, Forces, and Resources For a New American Century", published in September of 2000 ... one year before the 9/11 attacks.
DATE: Wednesday, Oct 7th
Time: 7-9 PM
CONTACT INFORMATION: Phil Restino of Central Florida Veterans For Peace, VFP Chapter 136, ph: (386) 788-2918, cell: (386) 235-3268, email: CentralFlaVFP@aol.com
SPONSORED BY VFP CHAPTER: Central Florida, Chapter 136
WEBSITE: www.cflveteransforpeace.org
Tacoma, WA
NAME OF EVENT: Support the Troops - End the War
LOCATION OF EVENT: Union Station, 1717 Pacific Ave., Tacoma
DESCRIPTION OF EVENT:
Show your support for our troops. Bring your own signs ;or borrow ours. free Lawn Signs. Park at the Tacoma Dome Transit Park n' Ride and take the free Tacoma Link Light Rail to the station to the UW stop.
DATE: Wednesday, Oct 7th
Time: 1700-1800 Hrs.
CONTACT INFORMATION: karpe-diem@comcast.net, ddittemore@aol.com
SPONSORED BY VFP CHAPTER: VFP Chapter 134
WEBSITE: www.vfptacoma.com
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