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.

October 2018 Sacramento Area Peace Events

Wednesday, Oct 17, 4 - 5pm, Peace at Home, Peace Abroad. Sac Veterans for Peace weekly vigil, 15th & L, Sacramento. All welcome. FMI: 916-456-4595

Wednesday, Oct 17, 7:15pm, Sacramento Chapter Women's International League (WILPF) for Peace and Freedom meets. For location and more info: conjoin@sonic.net, 916/739-0860

Sunday, Oct 21, 2 - 4pm, United Nations Day celebration, featuring speaker Dr. Bill Meyers, on the role of the UN in protecting the rights of children, especially in war-torn countries; Curtis Hall, Sierra 2, 2791 24th St, Sacramento. Free. FMI: Kate.unausa@gmail.com

Tuesday, Oct 23, 4:30 - 6pm, Stop U.S. militarism and wars now! Weekly Vigil. 16th & J, Sacramento. FMI: 916-448-7157.

Wednesday, Oct 24, 4 - 5pm, Peace at Home, Peace Abroad. Sac Veterans for Peace weekly vigil, 15th & L, Sacramento. All welcome. FMI: 916-456-4595

Thursday, Oct 25, 7 - 9pm, Point of View Speaker Series presents Mat Callahan, a musician and author. Most recently he re-published Songs of Freedom by James Connolly and launched the Songs of Slavery and Emancipation project. Sierra 2, Room 9, 2791 24th St, Sacramento. FMI: info@marxistschool.org

Sunday, Oct 28, 2pm, Edging on Nuclear War, a report on the 68th annual World Conference Against Atomic & Hydrogen Bombs, held in August in Hiroshima, Japan, by John Steinbach of the Hiroshima Nagasaki Peace Committee; 909 12th St, Sacramento. FMI: 916-448-7157; sacpeace@dcn.org.

Monday, Oct 29, 3 - 5pm, Vigil to Stop the Drones at Beale AFB. Wheatland Gate (South Beale Rd & Ostrom Rd.), Marysville. Followed by potluck dinner & overnight encampment at Main Gate (east end of North Beale Rd.). Carpools from Sacramento and more info: 510-215-5974, ratherbenyckeling@comcast.net

Tuesday, Oct 30, 4:30 - 6pm, Stop U.S. militarism and wars now! Weekly Vigil. 16th & J, Sacramento. FMI: 916-448-7157.

Tuesday, Oct 30, 6 - 8am, Vigil Stop the Drones at Beale AFB. Wheatland Gate (South Beale Rd & Ostrom Rd.), Marysville. Carpools from Sacramento & more info: 510-215-5974, ratherbenyckeling@comcast.net

Wednesday, Oct 31, 4 - 5pm, Peace at Home, Peace Abroad. Sac Veterans for Peace weekly vigil, 15th & L, Sacramento. All welcome. FMI: 916-456-4595

November 2018 Sacramento Peace Events

Monday, Nov 5, Reservations deadline for PSR annual dinner, see 11/10

Tuesday, Nov 6, 4:30 - 6pm, Stop U.S. militarism and wars now! Weekly Vigil. 16th & J, Sacramento. FMI: 916-448-7157.

Wednesday, Nov 7, 4 - 5pm, Peace at Home, Peace Abroad. Sac Veterans for Peace weekly vigil, 15th & L, Sacramento. All welcome. FMI: 916-456-4595

Wednesday, Nov 7, 6pm, Sacramento Area Peace Action Board monthly meeting. 909 12th St. Sacramento. FMI: 916-448-7157, sacpeace@dcn.org

Saturday, Nov 10, 6:30pm, Physicians for Social Responsibility Annual Dinner in association with Americans Against Gun Violence, featuring Dr. Tilman Ruff, founding director of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (2017 Nobel Peace Prize winner); Doubletree Inn by Hilton, 2001 Pt West Way, Sacramento. Tickets. FMI: 916-955-6333.

Tuesday, Nov 13, 4:30 - 6pm, Stop U.S. militarism and wars now! Weekly Vigil. 16th & J, Sacramento. FMI: 916-448-7157.

Wednesday, Nov 14, 4 - 5pm, Peace at Home, Peace Abroad. Sac Veterans for Peace weekly vigil, 15th & L, Sacramento. All welcome. FMI: 916-456-4595

Wednesday, Nov 14, 7:15pm, Sacramento Chapter Women's International League (WILPF) for Peace and Freedom meets. For location and more info: conjoin@sonic.net, 916/739-0860

Tuesday, Nov 20, 4 - 6pm, Monthly Vigil for Palestinian rights. End U.S. aid to Israel. & Boycott companies aiding Israel's abuses. Sign petitions for Palestinian rights. 16th & J, Sacramento. 916-448-7157.

Wednesday, Nov 21, 4 - 5pm, Peace at Home, Peace Abroad. Sac Veterans for Peace weekly vigil, 15th & L, Sacramento. All welcome. FMI: 916-456-4595

Tuesday, Nov 27, 4:30 - 6pm, Stop U.S. militarism and wars now! Weekly Vigil. 16th & J, Sacramento. FMI: 916-448-7157.

Wednesday, Nov 28, 4 - 6pm, Peace at Home, Peace Abroad. Sac Veterans for Peace weekly vigil, 15th & L, Sacramento. All welcome. FMI: 916-456-4595

December 2018 Sacramento Peace Events

Tuesday, Dec 4, 4:30 - 6pm, Stop U.S. militarism and wars now! Weekly Vigil. 16th & J, Sacramento. FMI: 916-448-7157.

Wednesday, Dec 5, 4 - 5pm, Peace at Home, Peace Abroad. Sac Veterans for Peace weekly vigil, 15th & L, Sacramento. All welcome. FMI: 916-456-4595

Wednesday, Dec 5, 6pm, Sacramento Area Peace Action Board monthly meeting. 909 12th St. Sacramento. FMI: 916-448-7157, sacpeace@dcn.org

Tuesday, Dec 11, 4:30 - 6pm, Stop U.S. militarism and wars now! Weekly Vigil. 16th & J, Sacramento. FMI: 916-448-7157.

Wednesday, Dec 12, 4 - 5pm, Peace at Home, Peace Abroad. Sac Veterans for Peace weekly vigil, 15th & L, Sacramento. All welcome. FMI: 916-456-4595

Tuesday, Dec 18, 4 - 6pm, Monthly Vigil for Palestinian rights. End U.S. aid to Israel. & Boycott companies aiding Israel's abuses. Sign petitions for Palestinian rights. 16th & J, Sacramento. 916-448-7157.

Wednesday, Dec 19, 4 - 5pm, Peace at Home, Peace Abroad. Sac Veterans for Peace weekly vigil, 15th & L, Sacramento. All welcome. FMI: 916-456-4595

Wednesday, Dec 26, 4 - 5pm, Peace at Home, Peace Abroad. Sac Veterans for Peace weekly vigil, 15th & L, Sacramento. All welcome. FMI: 916-456-4595

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)