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Sacramento area events that address peace, justice, and sustainability issues are included in this calendar. Not all events are sponsored by Sacramento Area Peace Action; use contact numbers and emails to obtain more information. See www.davispeace.org for the Davis Peace Coalition. Scroll to
bottom for links to ongoing area vigils.
May 2013 Sacramento Area Peace Events
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Saturday,
May 18 ,
Tell stores to boycott SodaStream: it is made in an illegal Israeli settlement on stolen Palestinian land. Sign the petition. FMI about local boycott activities: SacramentoBDS@gmail.com
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Saturday,
May 18 , 2 - 4pm, SacramentoBethlehem Sister City presents a hands on cooking class! Learn to make Tabbouleh and Cheese Boereg. Sierra Arden UCC, 890 Morse Ave. Sac. RSVP required by May 15. FMI: sacramentobethlehem@yahoo.com
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May 18 , 2 - 6pm, Permaculture: A Proven Recipe for Sustainability: Participants will hear an overview of permaculture, about both agro-ecology and human shelter. $10-$35 sliding scale. Hosted by WILPF. 3709 Miller Way, Sacramento. FMI: 916-739-0860
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Sunday,
May 19, 1pm, Palestine at the Capitol. Commemorating 65 Years since the Nakba that led to the displacement of millions of Palestinian people worldwide. Palestinian food, cultural exhibits, history displays, children’s activities, and more! North Steps, State Capitol, 11th & L, Sacramento. FMI: Sacramento@amp.org
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Sunday,
May 19, 4 - 6pm, 30th Anniversary celebration and SacPeace annual meeting, 909 12th St, Sacramento. Please bring a dish to share. Music & poetry. FMI: 916-448-7157; sacpeace@dcn.org.
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Sunday,
May 19 , 6:30pm, A Community Conversation on Malcolm X’s writers in commemoration of Malcolm X’s Birthday. Free. Black United Fund Office, 4104 44th St. Sacramento. FMI: 916-484-5025; sblackcaucus4@gmail.com
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Monday,
May 20, 6 - 8pm, Sacramento 9/11 Truth monthly meeting. Perko's conference rm, 925 3rd St. Sac. FMI: 916-372-8433
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Monday,
May 20 , 7pm, Crossing the Line: Nonviolent Resisters Speak Out for Peace: Rosalie Riegle talks about her new book, a compelling history of those who say no to war making in the strongest way possible: by engaging in civil disobedience and paying the consequences in jail or prison. Time Tested Books, 1114 21st St Sacramento. FMI: conjoin@macnexus.org
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Monday,
May 20, 7pm, Duane C. Campbell, director of the Institute for Democracy and Education, will address the Sacramento United Nations Association meeting at the SMUD headquarters, 6201 S St, Sacramento. Campbell is an advocate for federal legislation to provide basic rights for immigrant workers and to establish permanent resident status for undocuments workers; Free. Info: Fred, 916-988-0028.
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Tuesday,
May 21, 4:30 - 6pm, End the Occupations and U.S. Wars NOW! Weekly vigil, 16th & J, Sacramento. 916-448-7157.
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Wednesday,
May 22, 4 - 5pm, Troops Home Now: End Afghan War! Weekly vigil, 15th & L, Sac. Vets for Peace. All welcome. FMI: 916-456-4595.
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Wednesday,
May 22 , 7pm, Free film: Soldier/Citizen. Part of monthly Jewish Voice for Peace film series. Sol Collective, 2574 21st St, Sacramento. FMI: sacramento@jewishvoiceforpeace.org
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Thursday,
May 23 , 7 - 8:30pm, Let's Talk About Guns: The Constitution: Collective vs. Individual Right.
Join the Yolo County ACLU for a conversation with law Prof. Carlton Larson, attorney Dean Johansson, and emergency room physician Dr. Bill Durston. Free. Refreshments. Davis Library, 315 East 14th St, Davis FMI: 530-756-1900
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Saturday,
May 25 ,
Bannering & leafleting to boycott SodaStream, made in an illegal Israeli settlement on stolen Palestinian land. Location TBA. Sign the petition. FMI: SacramentoBDS@gmail.com
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Tuesday,
May 28, 3 - 5pm, Stop the Drones: Protest illegal Drone warfare. Beale AFB Wheatland Gate, S. Beale Rd., near Wheatland/Marysville. Followed by potluck and encampment at the main gate on N. Beale Rd. FMI: ratherbenyckeling@comcast.net; 510-215-5974. Carpools from Sac: bbinks@comcast.net; 916-284-0944.
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Tuesday,
May 28, 4:30 - 6pm, End the Occupations and U.S. Wars NOW! Weekly vigil, 16th & J, Sacramento. 916-448-7157.
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Tuesday,
May 28, 7pm, 4th Tuesday Film: Standing Army. The U.S. has now encircled the world with a web of military bases unlike any other in history. No continent is spared. Why do countries like Germany, Italy, Japan and South Korea still host hundreds of military bases and thousands of U.S. soldiers? And why is the U.S. aggressively expanding in many new countries? 909 12th St, Sacramento. FMI: 916-448-7157
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Wednesday,
May 29, 4 - 5pm, Troops Home Now: End Afghan War! Weekly vigil, 15th & L, Sac. Vets for Peace. All welcome. FMI: 916-456-4595.
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Wednesday,
May 29, 6 - 8:30am, Stop the Drones: Protest illegal Drone warfare. Beale AFB Main gate, N. Beale Rd., Marysville. FMI: ratherbenyckeling@comcast.net; 510-215-5974. Carpools from Sac: bbinks@comcast.net; 916-284-0944.
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Wednesday,
May 29 , 6 - 8pm, Comprehensive Immigration Reform Town Hall Meeting. Learn how you can engage with policy makers and what your rights are. General Consulate of Mexico, 2093 Arena Blvd. Sacramento. Free childcare and light dinner. RSVP: abasurto@aclunc.org or (562) 396-2281.
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June 2013
Sacramento Peace Events
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Saturday,
Jun 1 ,
Bannering & leafleting to boycott SodaStream: it is made in an illegal Israeli settlement on stolen Palestinian land. Sign the petition. For time/location: SacramentoBDS@gmail.com
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Saturday,
Jun 1 , 2:30pm, Memorial Service for Leon Lefson, whose passing on April 5 at age 98 was a great loss to the Sacramento progressive community. Unitarian Universalist Society, 2425 Sierra Blvd, Sacramento. Instead of flowers, Leon requested donations in his name to any Sacramento peace organization. FMI: 916-369-5510.
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Tuesday,
Jun 4, 4:30 - 6pm, End the Occupations and U.S. Wars NOW! Weekly vigil, 16th & J, Sacramento. 916-448-7157.
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Wednesday,
Jun 5, 4 - 5pm, Free Bradley Manning Weekly vigil, 15th & L, Sac. Vets for Peace. All welcome. FMI: 916-456-4595.
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Wednesday,
Jun 5, 6pm, SacPeace Board meets, 909 12th St, Sac. Members welcome. Info: 916-448-7157; sacpeace@dcn.org
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Thursday,
Jun 6 , 7pm, Beyond the Zionist Paradigm: Justice for Palestine. Talk by Israeli activist Miko Peled, author of The General's Son. DoubleTree Hotel, 2001 Point W Way, Sacramento. Tix $10. FMI: SacReg4PalestinianRights@gmail.com
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Saturday,
Jun 8 ,
Bannering & leafleting to boycott SodaStream: it is made in an illegal Israeli settlement on stolen Palestinian land. Sign the petition. For time/location: SacramentoBDS@gmail.com
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Saturday,
Jun 8, 6:30 - 8pm, Free Bradley Manning! Close Guantanamo! Monthly 2nd Saturday vigil, 20th & J, Sacramento. Vets for Peace. All welcome. FMI: 916-456-4595.
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Tuesday,
Jun 11, 4:30 - 6pm, End the Occupations and U.S. Wars NOW! Weekly vigil, 16th & J, Sacramento. 916-448-7157.
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Wednesday,
Jun 12, 4 - 5pm, Free Bradley Manning! Weekly vigil, 15th & L, Sac. Vets for Peace. All welcome. FMI: 916-456-4595.
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Saturday,
Jun 15 ,
Bannering & leafleting to boycott SodaStream: it is made in an illegal Israeli settlement on stolen Palestinian land. Sign the petition. For time/location: SacramentoBDS@gmail.com
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Tuesday,
Jun 18, 4:30 - 6pm, End the Occupations and U.S. Wars NOW! Weekly vigil, 16th & J, Sacramento. 916-448-7157.
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Wednesday,
Jun 19, 4 - 5pm, Free Bradley Manning! Weekly vigil, 15th & L, Sac. Vets for Peace. All welcome. FMI: 916-456-4595.
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Saturday,
Jun 22 ,
Bannering & leafleting to boycott SodaStream: it is made in an illegal Israeli settlement on stolen Palestinian land. Sign the petition. For time/location: SacramentoBDS@gmail.com
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Tuesday,
Jun 25, 4:30 - 6pm, End the Occupations and U.S. Wars NOW! Weekly vigil, 16th & J, Sacramento. 916-448-7157.
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Wednesday,
Jun 26, 4 - 5pm, Free Bradley Manning! Weekly vigil, 15th & L, Sac. Vets for Peace. All welcome. FMI: 916-456-4595.
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Saturday,
Jun 29,
Sacramento Area Black Caucus (SABC) 41st anniversary celebration. Gala Reception 6pm, underground bookstore, 2814 35th St. Program 7pm, Guild Theater, 2828 35th St, Sacramento. For 40-plus years SABC has been a constant presence in Sacramento. Both events are free and open to the public. FMI: sblackcaucus4@gmail.com
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Saturday,
Jun 29 ,
Bannering & leafleting to boycott SodaStream: it is made in an illegal Israeli settlement on stolen Palestinian land. Sign the petition. For time/location: SacramentoBDS@gmail.com
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July 2013
Sacramento Peace Events
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Wednesday,
Jul 3, 6pm, SacPeace Board meets. 909 12th St, Sacramento. 916-448-7157; sacpeace@dcn.org
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Ongoing Vigils
in Valley & Foothill Communities
Davis Peace Coalition: Silent Peace Vigil, every Saturday, 11am-12noon, G Street Plaza (between 2nd and 3rd Streets) Davis, 530-758-8575, www.davispeace.org (Updated 11-2006)
Sacramento Area Peace Action: Tuesdays, 4-6pm, 16th J Streets ; Saturdays 11:30am-1:30pm: 1 st Sat. Arden at Heritage; 3 rd Sat. Fulton Marconi, Sacramento , 916-448-7157, sypeaceact@jps.net (Updated 11-2006)
Solano County Peace and Justice Coalition, Thursdays, 5 to 6 pm, First and Military street in
Benicia, www.solanopeaceandjustice.com (Updated 11-2006)
Woodland: Monthly Peace Vigil in Woodland gathers every fourth Saturday 11am -12 noon in front of the Yolo County Court House, 725 Court St. Woodland. 530 662-0387; doehene@charter.net ( Updated 11-2006)
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