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The The
Stop War On Iran Campaign headquarters is at:
Solidarity Center
55 West 17th St. Suite #5C, New York, NY, 10011
212-633-6646
www.stopwaroniran.org
Email:stopwaroniran@safewebmail.com
August
2 activity: MASS MARCH IN NYC
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2
Assemble 12 p.m. at Times Square
43rd St. & Broadway
Alaska
Fairbanks
Alaska Peace Center
507 Gaffney Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Telephone: 907-374-2822
www.alaskapeace.org
Email:info@alaskapeace.org
August 2 Activity: 1 pm to 3 pm at corner of University and Geist near UA campus
Bring signs for peace, opposing war against Iran, opposing torture, etc. No partisan political signs or abusive signs
Arizona
Flagstaff
NAU Peace & Justice
Contact: Russell Crawford
Telephone: 928-301-2750
Email:naupeaceandjustice@gmail.com
August 2 Activity:
What: Join the Flagstaff Community in nationwide actions against the imminent U.S. War with Iran!
We will be rallying on the Flagstaff City Hall calling for NO WAR ON IRAN and for ALL U.S. Troops to be removed from Iraq & Afghanistan.
Please bring pots, pans, signs and noise makers.
When: Saturday, August 2, 2008
Where: 5 to 6pm on the Flagstaff City Hall Lawn. Corner of Rt. 66 & Humphreys. Parking is available at City Hall.
Tucson
International
Action Center of Tucson
PO Box 18006 Tucson AZ 85731
Telephone: (520) 762-6629
www.iactucson.org
Email:NoWarOnIran@iactucson.org.org
August 2 Activity: Stop War On Iran rally with film and speakers. Wilmot Branch of Tuscon Library. Saturday, Aug 2 2:00 - 4:00 Stop the War Before it starts.
Meeting Info: Contact StopWarOnIran@iactucson.org
or visit http://www.iactucson.org
for the most current information on IAC Tucson activities.
Arkansas
Rogers
Contact: John Lewis
Telephone: 479-899-6206
Email:lewis1946@cox.net
August 2 Activity: Leaflet distribution. Please contact for
details.
California
Fairfield
Contact: Marc Weeks
Telephone: 707-207-3762
Email:andmich@comcast.net
August 2 Activity: I will be gathering signatures for an antiwar petition outside the Fairfield Civic Center Library from 12 to 5 pm on Saturday, August 2nd. The address for the library is 1150 Kentucky Street, Fairfield, CA 94533. Please join me.
Fresno
Peace Fresno
P.O. Box 5115 Fresnco, CA 93755
Telephone: 559-487-2515
www.peacefresno.org
Email:president@peacefresno.org
camillerussell@softcom.net
Friday, August 1, 2008 (NOT SATURDAY) "No War on Iran" Street Protest
4:30 - 6:30 PM
Corner of Shaw & Blackstone Avenues
Join Peace Fresno and others;
Contact: Camille Russell 559-276-2592; Scott Key 559-487-2515
Local meeting details: Peace Fresno meets every Thursday at 7:00 PM at the Fresno Center for Nonviolence, 1584 N. Van Ness Ave. (SE corner of Van Ness and McKinley across from Fresno City College).
Los
Angeles
International
Action Center - Los Angeles
111 N. La Brea Ave #408, Inglewood, CA 90301
Telephone: 310-677-6407
www.iacenterla.org
Contact: John Parker
Email:iacenterla@action-mail.org
August 2 Activity: Protest at Pershing Square, 1pm, downtown
Los Angeles
Long
Beach
Earth
Neighborhood Gallery
(562) 590-3739
Contact: Karen LaMantia
Email:karena@tdl.com
August 2 activity: Art In For Peace Massive Art for Peace Creation
in a high traffic area at 4th St and Bonito near Alamitos Blvd
( 1 blk East) Art share and book readings for Peace. Fund raising
bake sale - bring something to share. Come at 10am - 12 noon
to contribute to the Art for Peace work in progress and see
the Earth Gallery for Planet Friendly and Human Friendly Art.
Peace readings and spoken work share at 12 noon.
Nipomo
Peace Coaltion
Contact: Bill Denneen
Email:BDenneen@KCBX.net
August 2 activity: Gather at Main X Broadway in Santa Maria CA at 10AM with signs:
DON'T BOMB IRAN | WAGE PEACE | DO NOT 'NUKE' IRAN | GET OUT
Oakland
Lake Merritt Neighbors Organized for Peace (LMNOP)
Contact: Beth Wagner
Email:lmnop@riseup.net
Phone:510-763-8712
Website:http://www.lmno4p.org
August 2 activity: Ride to 8/2 demo in San Francisco with LMNOP. Meet at MacArthur BART station between 11-11:25 to go through the gate at 11:30 to ride BART to the Noon demo at the Powell Street BART Station.
Local meeting details: We meet at 3 every Sunday at the colonnade between Grand and Lakeshore Avenues at the northeast end of Lake Merritt in Oakland to walk around the lake. Organizational business is discussed during the walk.
Contact http://www.lmno4p.org for more information.
Salinas
Salinas
Action League
831 206 5043
Email:youthrightssal@gmail.com
August 2 activity: Meet at intersection of South Main and Blanco
Salinas CA at 11 am for a two hour demonstration until 1 pm
on Saturday August 2.
San
Diego
San
Diego International Action Center (IAC)
P.O. Box 33447
San Diego, CA 92163
619-692-0355
Email:iacsandiego@safewebmail.com
August 2 Activity: Join the San Diego International Action Center
for an August 2 community flyer distribution to stop the war
against Iran. For more information, call 619-692-0355.
San Francisco
International
Action Center-Northern California
2940 16th St, #207
San Francisco, CA 94103-3682
Phone: 415-738-4739
Email: actioncenter-sf@action-mail.org
August 2 activity: 12 Noon, Sat Aug 2
Market and Powell, San Francisco
Cable Car Turnaround
San Jose
Stevens Creek Blvd and Winchester Anti-war protestors
Contact: Eleanor Lovinfosse
Phone: 209-404-1005
Email: pegasus_of_ayla@juno.com
August 2 Activity: Street corner Protest: Bring signs, flags, banners, etc. ---Peaceful protest, spreading the word to busy intersection. Nearby Santana Row and Valley fair Mall in San Jose. On the corner of Winchester and Stevens Creek Blvd.
Come out and speak out against this illegal war!
San Pedro
San Pedro Neighbors for Peace and Justice
Contact: Jack Finley
Phone: 310-548-3333
Email: ajaclin1@pacbell.net
Friday Evening 8/01 (Not Sat). Vigil from 5:00-7:00PM
At the Corner of First and Gaffey Streets, in San Pedro, Ca.(The Los Angeles Harbor)
Local meeting details: This meeting has been meeting every Friday evening for the past 5 1/2 years and will continue uninterrupted until our troops return home.
Sherman Oaks
International Health& Epidemiology research Center
Contact: Farideh Kioumehr
Phone: 818-788-2662
Address: P.O.Box 5329/ Sherman Oaks, CA 91413
Email:iherc@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.irol.com/avc/
August 2 activity: We are for Peace & against War any War!!. As Epidemiologists we believe "AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN TONS OF CURE", AND AS ACTIVISTS WE BELIEVE THAT" SILENCE CAN BE DEADLY TO MILLIONS"!!
Visalia
South Valley Peace Center
Contact: Merrily Davies
Phone: 559-782-9265
Address: 17206 Ave. 296/ Visalia, CA 93292
Email: m.davies@earthlink.net
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3 we will hold our antiwar demonstration on the corner of Caldwell and Mooney from 8:00 am to 9:00 am.
Local meeting details: We meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Visalia Friends Meetinghouse, 17208 Ave. 296, Visalia.
Colorado
Denver
Recreate
68
Contact: Larry Hales
Email:hcrazycat@yahoo.com
phone: 720-979-9491
August 2 activity: Hands off Iran Sat. August 2nd 12pm-2pm at
West Steps of Colorado State Capitol
Ft. Collins
Contact: Joseph Stern
Email:joesternfc@yahoo.com
August 2 activity: Vigil for peace every Sat., from 12-l pm
Greeley
Greeley
Justice & Peace Coalition
Contact: Elaine Schmidt
Email:elaine567@hotmail.com
phone: 970-352-7765
August 2 activity: Protest will be on the side walk at 2885
23rd ave and 29th st. in Greeley, Co. Bring a sign or we will
have some available. Park in the Greeley Mall or west of 23rd
ave. Carry Signs: No War In Iran, No More Wars, Honk for Peace.
Florida
Jacksonville
Wage Peace, Inc.
Contact: Mary Claire Van der Horst
Email:mcvdh@bellsouth.net
Website: http://www.wagepeace.net
August 1 activity: OUR ACTION WILL BE ON AUGUST 1, IN ORDER TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AT THE STREET CORNER OF MAIN AND UNION STREETS MEET. AT THE CORNER OF MAIN AND UNION STREETS BETWEEN 4:30 AND 6:OO PM WITH SIGNS AND A SMILE
Melbourne
Brevard Patriots for Peace
Contact: Vicki Impoco
Email:vimpoco@cfl.rr.com
Phone: 321-720-3520
August 6 activity: STOP WAR ON IRAN
Who-Brevard Patriots For Peace
When-Wed. August 6, 2008 6-7:30pm
Where-At the "Peace Corner" 1700 West New Haven (just west of the Melbourne Square Mall)
For more info: vimpoco@cfl.rr.com
August 30 activity: Mass March to Stop War On Iran
Who-Brevard Patriots For Peace
When-Wed. Saturday, August 30, 2008 @2 pm
From Front Street Park (2205 S. Front St., Melbourne) to Melbourne City Hall (900 E. Strawbridge Ave.)
For more info: sabletide@aol.com
Endorsed by:CODEPINK Florida, Humanists for Peace, Brevard NOW, Peace Now Citrus County, Marions for Peace, People for Peace and Justice/St. Augustine, Social Concerns Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Key West, Humanists of Greater Fort Walton Beach, Central Florida Veterans For Peace, CODEPINK of East Florida, and Military Families Speak Out (Florida Chapter)
Miami
Bolivarian Youth
Contact: Michael Martinez
Phone: 786-985-9048
Email:maikolmg@hotmail.com
August 3 activity: Demonstration on Sunday Aug. 3rd against war in Iran Held in Downtown Miami.
Naples
Arlington South
Contact: John Riccio
Phone: 239-649-6863
Address: 2343 Poinciana St/ Naples Fl 34105
Email:jfriccio38@yahoo.com
August 2 activity: A group of veterans and other volunteers will meet at the S.E. corner of Pine Ridge Rd. and Rt.41 at 12 noon till 1:00 pm to protest against any form of military action against IRAN.
Local meeting details: A group of veterans meet each Friday from 4:30 pm To 5:30 pm at the S.E. corner of Pine Ridge Rd and Rt.41 protesting this illegal Iraqi war.
Ocala
MarionsforPeace
Email:MarionsforPeace@gmail.com
August 2 activity: Stop War on Iran Street Rally 11 a.m. - 12 noon northeast corner of Route 441 (Pine Street_ and 17th Avenue , Ocala, Florida
N. St. Petersburg
St. Pete for Peace
Contact: Chris Ernesto
Email:info@stpeteforpeace.org
Aug 2 Activity: Protest at Baywalk in support of Iran
Sat. Aug 2, 8:30-10pm Baywalk, 2nd Ave and 2nd St., N St. Petersburg, FL 33701
http://stpeteforpeace.org
St. Petersburg/Tampa
Monthly Demo at CENTCOM
Contact: Jay Alexander
Email:jayalexus@yahoo.com
Activity: We do a monthly vigil at McDill, the HQ for CENTRAL COMMAND AND SPECIAL OPS on the 2nd Saturday of the month.
We will be in solidarity.
Tallahassee
Veterans for Peace Chapter 15
Contact: Thomas Baxter
Phone: 850-322-1509
Email:124c4u@gmail.com
Website: http://tombaxter.livejournal.com
Activity Aug 3: SUNDAY 03AUG2008 NO IRAN WAR - NO MORE TORTURE - TROOPS HOME NOW
Eternal Capitol Peace Vigil Sunday
Join the Tallahassee Network for Justice and Peace, Veterans for Peace, Vietnam Veterans Against the War, Military Families Speak Out, Gold Star Families for Peace,Code Pink in a street side informational picket.
Now in year six. Signs provided. Materials for making your own will be available
Sunday 12:30-2:30
in front of the Old Capitol
BUSH LIES - KIDS DIE
Georgia
Atlanta
Atlanta
International Action Center and Georgia Peace and Justice Coalition
Little 5 Points Community Center
1083 Austin Ave. NE, Rm. 203
Atlanta, GA 30306
Contact Dianne Mathiowetz
Telephone: 770-989-2536
Email:atlantaiac@aol.com
Website: www.iacenteratlanta.org
Website: www.georgiapeace.org
August 2 activity:No War On Iran protest, 11am-12:30pm, Sat. Aug. 2
Midtown Place, 650 Ponce de Leon (across from City Hall East), site of Army Recruiting Station.
This is a busy shopping area with a lot of street traffic. there will be leaflets to distribute, petitions to sign, banners to hold.
To volunteer, e-mail atlantaiac@aol.com
Sponsored by International Action Center and Georgia Peace and Justice Coalition.
Meeting Info: The International Action Center holds meetings on Sundays at 5pm at our office, 1083 Austin Ave. NE (corner
of Euclid and Austin), rm 203. During the summer, we are meeting
every other week. Please e-mail atlantaiac@aol.com
for the schedule.
Hilo
Malu'Aina Peace and Non-violence Ctr.
P.O. Box AB
Ola'a, Kurtistown, HI 96760
Contact Jim Albertini
Telephone: 808-966-7622
Email:ja@interpac.net
Website: www.malu-aina.org
Aug 2 activity: This Saturday, Aug 2nd, help STOP THE WAR ON IRAN. Join in solidarity with peace groups across the nation. Sign-holding 8:30a.m. - 9:30a.m. Kea'au Bypass intersection of Hwy 11 and Hwy 130. Let's send out a strong message that the people do not want war!!
For more info--Malu'Aina Center for Non-violent Education and Action, 966-7622, Email: ja@interpac.net, www.malu-aina.org
Mourn all victims of violence. Reject war as a solution. Defend civil liberties. Oppose all discrimination. Seek peace through justice in Hawai'i and around the world.
Chicago
Chicago Coalition Against War and Racism
Email:CCAWR@aol.com
Aug 2 activity: Since the leaders of both major parties are promoting a new war, the Chicago Coalition Against War & Racism is initiating a
** No War On Iran / U.S. Troops Out of the Middle East protest **
that will target both parties' headquarters in the Loop.
** Assemble at 12 noon, Saturday, August 2, Randolph & Clark Streets
** Followed by a March to: -- Cook County Republican Headquarters -- Barack Obama / Democratic Party Campaign Headquarters -- the Israeli consulate
** Ending at Millennium Park
No new war or blockade on Iran! Troops home NOW from Iraq and Afghanistan!
For more information or to endorse this protest, send an email to CCAWR@aol.com
Ft Wayne
Ft
Wayne Peace Action Coalition
Telephone: 260-760-4600
Contact: Bruce Hall
Email:hallbr01@ipfw.edu
August 2 activity: Meet at the Courthouse Green, on Clinton
between Main and Berry for a peace rally from noon to one. Some
signs will be provided, and you are encouraged to make your
own. We will be furnishing inspirational music.
Highland
NW Indiana Veterans For Peace, NW Indiana Code Pink
Contact: Nick Egnatz
Email:nickatlakehills@sbcglobal.net
August 2 activity: We do a weekly vigil in Highland, Indiana 46322 Every Saturday Noon-2PM Hwy of the Flags Vets Memorial SE Corner of Indianapolis Blvd & Ridge Rd 1 mile South of I 80/94 on Indianapolis Blvd August 2 we will focus on No War on Iran
Indianapolis
WeAreChange
Central Indiana
Email:wearechangeci@yahoo.com
Website: www.wearechangeci.org
August 2 activity: Please watch our website at www.wearechangeci.org
for pending details. We'll be updating for the event around
the 20th of July.
Kentucky
Louisville
River
City Greens
Contact: Phil Ardery Jr.
Telephone: 502-456-2802
Email: ard@thepoint.net
August 2 activity: Rally from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. on the four corners of Bardstown and Eastern Parkway. Signs will be provided, or make/bring your own. Bring something cool to drink and please spread the word to others.
Maine
Kennebunk
The Kennebunks Peace Department
Contacts: Jamilla El-Shafei
Telephone: 603-969-8426
Address: 23 Pleasant St, Kennebunk, ME 04043
jamillaelshafei@gmail.com
August 2 activity: President Bush is coming to Kennebunkport to take a vacation. We think he deserves a trip to jail, not to Maine. A protest march is planned on August 2nd at 1:00pm. The permitted march will commence from The Consolidated School on School St in Kennebunkport to Walker's Point. We will be delivering the message STOP THE WAR ON IRAN!
Westbrook
Contact: Dan Glover
Telephone: 207-854-1466
August 2 activity: There will be a UNIVERSAL PRAYER to Stop War On Iran held on 2 August at NOON at the Universalist Church of Westbrook, Maine. The address is 719 Main Street, Westbrook Maine and you can get directions at www.uuwestbrook.org Please contact Dan Glover @ 207-854-1466 for details.
Maryland
Baltimore
Baltimore All Peoples Congress
Contacts: Steven Ceci, Andre Powell
Telephone: 410-467-6132
APCBaltimore@pipeline.com
August 1 activity: Rally 5 PM to 6 PM Friday Aug 1
Washington Monument
Center St and Charles St
Massachusetts
Boston
IAC Boston
617-522-6626
iacboston@iacboston.org
www.iacboston.org
Location: 284 Amory St., Boston, MA 02130
August 2 activity: Gather 12 Noon in front of Military recruiter on Tremont St across from Park St T station; March to Israeli Consulate http://www.iacboston.org
for the latest information
Meeting Info: Next Organizing Meeting Thursday July 24th 6:30
pm Action Center 284 Amory Street Jamaica Plain 617-522-6626
Orange
North Quabbin Women in Black
Contact: Miryam Williamson
Email: info@nqwib.org
August 2 activity: Silent vigil, 1:00-2 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, South Main St (Route 122), Orange, Mass.
Those who have not witnessed with us before are urged to arrive at 12:50 for a brief orientation to our procedure.
Signs urging peace and non-violence are welcome. No other issues, please.
Pittsfield
GIRO and Berkshire Citizens for Peace and Justice
Contact: Jamie Cooney
Phone: 413-997-2108
Email: jlcooney@gmail.com
August 2 activity: Non-violent, solemn vigil at Park Square, Pittsfield, from noon to 1 pm on Saturday, 8/2/08. Bring signs (no sticks) or just come stand.
Sponsored by GIRO and Berkshire Citizens for Peace and Justice.
Local meeting details: BCP&J vigils each Thursday from 5-6 pm at Park Square. Video at 7:30 pm each 1st and 3rd Thursday. Meeting each 2nd and 4th Thursday at the UU church.
Tisbury
Martha's Vineyard Peace Council
Contact: Chris Fried
Phone: 508-693-7741
Email: chrisfried@hotmail.com
August 2 activity: No War On Iran Rally. 8/2, 1 pm at Five Corners, Tisbury, MA
Western
Massachusetts
Western Mass International Action Center/Troops
Out Now
Contact: Nick Camerota/Catherine Donaghy
Phone: 413-896-5219
Email: wmassiac@hotmail.com
August 2 activity: 12 Noon Aug 2
Court Square
Main Street
Springfield, MA
Michigan
Ann
Arbor
Ann Arbor Coalition Against the War
Contact: Phil Carroll
Email: carrollz@umich.edu
August 2 activity: Rally at Ann Arbor Federal Building on August
2
Detroit
Michigan Emergency Committee Against
War & Injustice
Contact: David Sole
313-680-5508
info@mecawi.org
www.mecawi.org
Weekly meetings: Every Wednesday at 7 PM at 5920 Second Ave,
Detroit (cross street Antoinette).
August 1 activity: Demonstration U.S./Israel Hands off Iran!
Friday, Aug. 1, 2008, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Gather at entrance
to Hart Plaza, Jefferson Ave. and Woodward, downtown Detroit.
Lansing
Greater Lansing Network Against War & Injustice (GLNAWI)
Contact: Ann or Margaret
Phone: 517-410-1243
Email: glnawi2004@yahoo.com
August activities: Noon-Hour Peace Vigil outside the Michigan Capitol Building in Lansing:
No Attack on Iran! No More War!
Friday: Noon-Hour Peace Vigil August 1, 2008 on the sidewalk at the intersection of Capitol Avenue and Michigan Avenue, outside the Michigan Capitol Building. Bring a sign or use one of ours.
Also, please call U.S. Senators Levin and Stabenow and call your U.S. Representative,urging them to stop the threat of an attack on Iran.
Sault Ste Marie
Straits Area Left Caucus
Contact: Sonny Reid
Phone: 906-322-5004;906-253-9166
901 Young St/ Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, 49783
Email: lklein@saulttribe.net
August activities: Friday, Aug 1 & Saturday, Aug 2 - 1:00pm to 8:00pm: both days
Table and Petitioning with Stop War On Iran petitions at the Sault Ste Marie big annual Side Walk Sale on Ashmund St.
Come by, lend a hand and talk with us.
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Women Against Military Madness (WAMM)
Mideast Committee
Contact: Margaret Sarfehjooy
Minneapolis, MN 55409
Phone: 612.827.5364
Email: hope4peace22000@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.worldwidewamm.org
August 1 activity: DON'T BOMB IRAN RALLY AND PROTEST FRIDAY,
AUGUST 1, NOON 1200 Washington Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN. Check
WAMM's website for details http://www.worldwidewamm.org
Missouri
Springfield
The Peace Network of the Ozarks
Contact: Dave Davison
Email: peacenetwork@ozarkpeace.net
Website: http://www.ozark.peace.net
August 2 Activity: The Peace Network of the Ozarks has organized a No War On Iran protest on Aug. 2, 11 a.m. on the curb in front of Congressman Roy Blunt's Springfield, Missouri office.
Montana
Bozeman
International Action Center Bozeman
Contact: John Lewis
Telephone: 406-600-6443
Email:IACBozeman@bresnan.net
August 2 activity: vigils and picket lines are being planned in Missoula and Bozeman, probably more areas to come. Please contact for details and to help plan.
Nevada
Reno
WCW-Reno
Contact: Paul Lenart, Rich Haber
Telephone: 775-513-7523, 775-746-5720
Email:reno@worldcantwait.org
August 2 activity: World Can't Wait-Reno encourages all other peace forces to join us in solidarity with nationwide actions to head off the drive toward yet another war. We will have signs and banners to alert hundreds of Reno motorists of the danger; if you have your own, please bring them.
Where: Northeast Corner of McCarran at S. Virginia (Chili's parking lot)
When: Saturday August 2nd at 2 p.m.
New Hampshire
Sanbornton
(NH)'s Common People's Peace Vigil
Contact: Lynn Chong, Cathy Bentwood
phone:603-934-6486
Email: chonglyn@metrocast.net
Our regular Saturday morning peace vigil will participate.
Local meeting details: We meet every Saturday morning on Plymouth, NH, Common from 11:30-12:30, to vigil against war.
We've met since February of 1998 when Pres. Clinton and Prime Minister Blair were going to start strategic bombing of Iraq. Kofi Annan got them to put it off, but they did start in December of 1998. We've
vigiled every Saturday morning since that February threat of war.
New Jersey
Fort Monmouth
Contact: Al Strasberger
Phone: 732-741-7097
Weekly activity: Every Saturday - Noon to 1:00 pm
Main Gate to Base
Route 35, near Route 537
Bring signs or use ours
Jersey
City
Jersey City Peace Movement
Contact: Erik-Anders Nilsson, Director
JCPeaceMovement@hotmail.com
August 3 activity: ANTI-WAR FLYERING SUNDAY, AUGUST 3rd, 2008
12noon-2pm Journal Square Fountain on Kennedy Blvd. Jersey City,
NJ
Regular activity: EVERY LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH 12noon-2pm
Journal Square Fountain on Kennedy Blvd. Jersey City, NJ www.JCPM.org
Westfield
Union County (NJ) Peace Council
Contact: Diane Beeny
Phone: (908) 233-7344
Address: 181 Tudor Oval/ Westfield, NJ 07090
unioncountypeacecouncil@gmail.org
www.ucpeace.org
August 3 activity:ON SUNDAY AUGUST 3RD WE WILL BE HOSTING OUR 5TH
ANNUAL "UNION COUNTY PEACE & WORLD FRIENDSHIP FAIR."
FROM NOON TO 6 PM IN DOWNTOWN CRANFORD, NJ
WITH MUSICIANS AND BANDS, ARTISTS, SPEAKERS INCLUDING
WBAI'S KEN GALE (CO-HOST OF "ECO-LOGIC") AND ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN.
WE WILL HAVE A 'MOMENT OF SILENCE' TO COMMEMORATE THE ATOMIC VICTIMS OF
HIROSHIMA & NAGASAKI, AND ALL OTHER VICTIMS OF WAR AND NUCLEAR MINING, PROCESSING,
TRANSPORT, STORAGE AND TESTING AND TO CALL FOR PEACE AND GLOBAL NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT.
Local meeting details: Sun Aug 3rd, from noon to 6 PM, in Eastman Plaza - the Cranford
town clock park, at the intersection of NORTH AVENUE (Route 28) & North Union
Avenue, next to the Cranford NJ Train Station. Exit 137 off the Garden State Parkway.
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Contact: Armen Chakerian
Telephone: (505) 898-4544
Email:dtwm@earthlink.net
August 2 activity: Our weekly "No War with Iran" rally will
occur on August 2 from noon to 1:30 PM at Central Ave and Tulane
(in the Nob Hill District) in Albuquerque. We have plenty of
signs, or bring your own. Bring something cool to drink!
New York
Buffalo
Buffalo Forum and Buffalo/WNY International Action Center
Phone:716-602-8077
Email:buffaloforum@usmlo.org
Aug 2 activity: NO SANCTIONS, NO ATTACK ON IRAN! We will DEMONSTRATE on SATURDAY AUGUST 2 at 1:00 PM, at Elmwood and Bidwell, Buffalo NY.
Western New York Peace Center
Contact:Suhail Shafi
Phone:716-852-1862
Email:suhail_shafi@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.wnypeacecenter.org
Aug 2 activity: Anti-war demonstration at a local park; 1:00 PM, at Elmwood and Bidwell, Buffalo NY.
Croton
Raging Grannies and Their Daughters, NYC
Contact: Sunny Armer
221 Cleveland Drive/ Croton, NY 10520
Phone:914-271-6801
Email:Raginggrannies@comicbookradioshow.com
Website: http://nycmetro.raginggrannies.org
Aug 2 activity: We will sing at the MASS MARCH IN NYC on August 2nd. We will be near the truck that has a microphone and they will pass the mic down to our group to sing ONE song. We will also sing while marching. If you don't know about the Raging Grannies, please look at our website. http://nycmetro.raginggrannies.org
Local meeting details: We meet at different locations in Manhattan every month. We welcome new members.
Hicksville
Hicksville Students Against War (HSAW)
Contacts: Nina Gramaglia, Matt Kennedy
Phone: 516-996-5433
Email:Nina.Gramaglia@gmail.com
, DDay110@optonline.net
website: http://www.facebook.com/inbox/#/group.php?gid=10644737707
www.freewebs.com/dday110
August 2 activity: There will be a protest against the invasion
of Iran at the Hicksville LIRR train station at 9:30 am in which
peace groups from all around Long Island will meet, and will
then be leaving between 10:30 and 11 am to go to the StopWarOnIran
protest in NYC. Parking Available at Broadway Mall Parking Lot,
there will be Music and Speakers from Various Groups.
Meeting info: Place: Hicksville Public Library conference center
(downstairs) Date: Friday, July 18th Time: 3 pm
New
York City
Stop War on Iran Campaign - NYC
212-633-6646
55 West 17th St., Solidarity Center #5C, New York, NY, 10011
Email:stopwaroniran@safewebmail.com
Meeting info: Get involved. Call ahead for a schedule of organizers/volunteers
meetings times or just come by (M-F, 1-8 pm; Sat, 11am - 5pm).
Air conditioned and refreshments are served.
August
2 activity: MASS MARCH IN NYC
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2
Assemble 12 p.m. at Times Square
43rd St. & Broadway
Poughkeepsie
Dutchess Peace Coalition
Poughkeepsie, NY
845-452-4013
Website:dutchesspeace.org
Meeting info: Weekly vigil Saturdays, 12-2 pm
August
2 activity: A long standing vigil happening every Saturday will
emphasize "Stop War On Iran" Aug.2 noon to 2PM.On the grassy
knoll,West Main St.sign,Routes 9 & 9D [Near South Hills Mall]Wappingers
Falls 12601
Westchester County
American Iranian Friendship CMMTE
Ardeshir & Ellie Ommani
914-273-8852
c/o 28 Windmill Road/Armonk,NY 10504
Email:AIFC@optonline.net
Website: http:// www.progressiveportals.com/aifc
August 2 local activity details: Call Ellie to coordinate 'NO ATTACKS ON IRAN' PEACE TRAINS TO TIMES SQUARE, VIA METRO-NORTH, WHITE PLAINS, NY. TRAIN LEAVES WHITE PLAINS STATION AT 10:27 AM, AND ARRIVES IN GRAND CENTRAL AT 11:05 AM.
Woodstock
Woodstock Solidarity Committee
Rene Imperato
Email: reneimp@yahoo.com
August 2 local activity details: On Saturday, Aug 2 gather at NOON on the Village Green with signs and petitions.
On Saturday, July 26 tabling with Stop War On Iran petitions at the Woodstock Library Fair from 10am to 5pm
North
Carolina
Charlotte
Action Center For Justice
http://www.charlotteaction.blogspot.com
7100 Mapleridge Dr
Charlotte, NC 28210
Contact David Dixon
Telephone: 704-492-8527
Email:bringthemonhome@yahoo.com
August 2 activity: Gather at 1:00 pm Independence Blvd & 3rd
St, Charlotte, NC (in front of Texaco) For more info see http://www.charlotteaction.blogspot.com
or call 704-492-5226.
Raleigh/Durham
NC Coalition to Stop War on Iran
Contact: Ben Carroll
Telephone: (919) 264-0201
Email:itsaredletterday@gmail.com
Planning Meeting Info: Sunday, July 27th at 4pm at 2502 Clark St Apt 2 Please RSVP.
August 2 Activity: Demonstration will begin at the State Capital building at 2pm
North Dakota
Bismarck
Contact: Adam Wiese
Phone: 701-220-9621
On August 2, in Bismarck, North Dakota
11:30 am at William L Guy Federal Building/U.S. Post Office/U.S. Courthouse/ 220 E Rosser Avenue/ Bismarck, ND 58501-3869
We will be circulating a petition and presenting it after the 2nd (exact date undetermined) to the North Dakota congressional delegation.
Ohio
Cleveland
Peoples
Fightback Center
P.O. Box 5963
Cleveland, OH 44115
Contact: Martha Grevatt
216-531-4004
pfcenter@sbcglobal.net
August 2 activity: 11:00 AM to 12 Noon
Vigil with theme of "Stop the War on Iran"
at the West Side Market, Cleveland, Parking Lot side.
1:00 PM RALLY - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Themes: "Don't Iraq Iran", "Hands Off Iran"
North East Ohio Anti War Coalition
Contact: MJ Muser
mjmuser@yahoo.com
http://www.noacinfo.org
August 2 activity: March & Rally Don't Iraq Iran!
Assemble at the Free Stamp E.9th and Lakeside Ave. 12:30p.m., across form the Federal Building.
Begin march at 1p.m.
Banner drop over the freeway and March to Voinovich Park and Rock Hall Of Fame.
Local peace groups will give their statements. We have also invited representatives to speak.
We want all of the signs folks bring to reflect the threats against Iran.
Columbus
World Can't Wait, Columbus, Ohio Chapter
Contact: Comrade Tribune
614-274-3147
vargo.che@hotmail.com
August 2 activity: On Saturday, August 2nd, from noon-to 1:00 p.m. The Columbus,Ohio chapter of World Can't Wait, www.columbuswcw.org will be holding an action in support of 'Stop War On Iran's' emergency call to action. Demonstration will be held at the corner of North Broadway and High Street in Columbus, Ohio. Free World Can't Wait, 'No War On Iran' posters will be distributed. contact vargo.che@hotmail.com Each one-bring one!
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
The Peace House
Contact: Nathaniel Batchelder
Address: 2912 N. Robinson/ Oklahoma City, OK 73103
Email:batchokc@aol.com
Website:http://www.peacehouseok.org
Phone: 405-524-5577
August 2 activity: Public "Honk For Peace" Rally - 10 am to 11 am, Saturday, Aug. 2nd. Northwest Expressway at Meridian Ave
(Hefner Park on N.E. corner of intersection)
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Philadelphia IAC
813 South 48th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
215-724-1618
Contact Betsey Piette
phillyiac@action-mail.org
Aug 2 activity: Call for information on transporation to Stop War On Iran NYC Times Square rally
Local meeting details: Philly IAC meets Tuesday nights, 7:00pm
at Calvary Church, 48th & Baltimore.
Lewisburg
Saturday Vigil
Contact: John Cooper
Email: jcooper@bucknell.edu
Wed Aug 6 activity: Anti-war protest vigil, Post Office steps
3rd and Market Sts., Lewisburg PA, 12 noon - 1 p.m.
Local meeting: Every Saturday, noon - 1 p.m., at the site above.
Wayne
Main Line Citizens for Impeachment (a chapter of Coalition for PeaceAction)
Email: tjdugdale@comcast.net
Sun Aug 3 activity: Our activity is on August 3. It is in support of the August 2 mobilization. We call it "Stop War on Iran". It is located in the town center of Wayne, PA 19087. 5:30 PM: Interfaith Peace Meal and unveiling of 1000 origami paper cranes memorializaing Hiroshima/Nagasaki Week. Central Baptist Church, 106 W. Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087. 6:30: Stop War on Iran rally, intersection Lancaster and Wayne Avenues, Wayne PA 19087.
West Chester
Chester County Peace Movement
P.O. Box 1502
West Chester, PA 19380-1502
Contact: Karen Porter
Phone: 610-344-0228
Email: ccpeacemovement@aol.com
Web: www.peaceplease.com
Calendar: www.ccpeace.org
Aug 2 activity: COME TO OUR REGULAR PEACE VIGIL THIS SATURDAY - WE'RE OUT THERE EVERY WEEK (11-12 High & Market Sts., West Chester) AND HAVE BEEN FOR ALMOST 6 YEARS - BUT NOW "HERE WE GO AGAIN" - WE MUST BE OUT THERE EVERY WEEK IN FORCE TO STOP WAR ON IRAN - JOIN US THIS (and every) SATURDAY TO STOP ANOTHER WAR!!!
MoveOn.org Operation Democracy Regional
Coordinator
Contact: Roxanne Pauline
Phone: 570-840-1650
Roxiep9@aol.com
Transportation details: Organizing a bus. Contact for details.
York
People for Peace and Justice
Contact Leada
Phone: 717-515-0631
ppjyorkpa@epix.net
Transportation details: Organizing a bus. Contact for details.
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Rhode
Island
Providence
Rhode Island Mobilization Committee to Stop War and Occupation of Iran and Afghanistan
Contact: Sam Smith
Email: ssmith@stonehill.edu
Wed Aug 6 activity: The FORUM ON IRAN is being held in the Social Room on the Beneficent Congregational Church at 300 Weybosset Street in Providence, RI from 7:00-9:30 pm on Wednesday, August 6th. Three college professors will discuss the history, culture, religions, and current political situation in Iran. There will be a lively discussion after the presentations about the potential threat of U.S. or Israeli attacks of Iran and what that would mean to the futures of all three countries. The event is free and open to the general public.
South Dakota
Rapid City
Friends For Peace
Contact: Karen Faas
For more information, call: 615-593-0304
Email: kfaas@rushmore.com
August 2 local activity: Noon to 1 o'clock at the Jimmy Carter statue on 6th and St. Joseph
Local meeting details: We meet every Friday from noon to 1 o'clock at the Jimmy Carter statue on 6th and St. Joseph to hold signs that demand peace
and political accountability.
Tennessee
Nashville
Nashville Peace Coalition
Contact: Chris Lugo
For more information, call: 615-593-0304
Email: chris4senate@gmail.com
Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/peace-coalition
August 2 local activity details: Stop the War on Iran Protest
5th & Broadway
Downtown Nashville
Saturday, August 2nd
6pm - 7:30pm
Hosted by the Nashville Peace Coalition
Texas
Dallas
Don't Attack Iran Committee
Address:4301 Bryan St.#202/Dallas TX 75204
For more information, call: 214-823-7793
Email: admin@dallaspeacecenter.org
Website: http://http://www.dallaspeacecenter.org
August 2 local activity details: Friday, August 1 4:30-6:00 p.m.
The lead-up to war in Iran is well underway and House Resolution 362, currently
being considered is the first step. The resolution would authorize the blockade
of Iran and prevent Iranian diplomats from traveling outside of the country. A
peaceful resolution to conflict can not be found if leaders can not speak to each
other. Make your voice heard this Friday during rush hour at the north east corner
of Central and Meadow in Dallas. Bring your signs, water and friends. Tell our
elected officials to vote NO on HR 362 and NO to attacking Iran.
Local meeting details: Don't Attack Iran Committee meetings are 2nd and 4th
Mondays at 7:00 p.m. at the Dallas Peace Center, 4301 Bryan St., Dallas. This meeting
is open to all who advacate peaceful solutions in Iran.
Houston
Houston TONC
PO Box 595, Houston TX 77001
Contact: Gloria Rubac
Telephone: 713-503-2633
Email: houston@troopsoutnow.org
August 1 activity: Friday August 1, 4 - 6 PM
Mickey Leland Federal Building
1919 Smith
Houston
Utah
Salt Lake City
People
for Peace and Justice of Utah
7715 South 1300 West
West Jordan, UT 84084
Contact: Deanna Taylor
801-631-2998
info@utahpeace.org
Website: http://www.utahpeace.org
Contact: Deanna Taylor
July 31st activity: People for Peace and Justice of Utah will
hold an emergency vigil/action on Thursday, July 31st from 5:30pm
to 6:30pm at 100 South State Street in Salt Lake City, UT (in
front of the Federal Building). This event will be held in solidarity
with the national action to be held August 2nd in New York City
to demand that all talk of attack on Iran be STOPPED. There
will be music, sign holding, and a soapbox for those who would
like to say a few words.
Wasatch Coalition for Peace and Justice
Contact: Dayne Goodwin
801-631-2998
daynegoodwin@gmail.org
Saturday August 2, 3 PM at SLC Library Auditorium/210 E400 South
Community Speakout and Free Public Forum
STOP WAR ON IRAN! END! DON'T EXPAND WAR IN THE MIDDLE EAST
Film Showing: Blood and Oil
Panel Discussion
Please note: 2 actions in Salt Lake City, Thursday and Saturday, by 2 different groups
Virginia
Virginia
Beach
Hampton Roads Peace and Justice Coalition
PO Box 5533
Virginia Beach, VA 23471
757-470-9797
Contact: Tom Palumbo
NorfolkOffBase@GMail.Com
August 2 activity: Saturday, 08/02/08 Noon - 1:30 PM; GATE 1
- Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base - Norfolk, VA (corner
Little Creek Road and Shore Drive). Colorful, educational and peaceful Demo calling for "MORE DIPLOMACY! LESS DEPLOYMENTS!" Following demo - we will be having a picnic & swimming for progressive, peaceful people. Staying over? Coming Early? Need accommodations? Call! We are calling to Stop The
Next War Now! No War on Iran! Bring 'Our' Troops Home! Groups
wishing to endorse our action are encouraged to contact the
local Organizer(s)
Washington State
Seattle
International Action Center
Contact: Jim McMahan
Phone: 206-218-4417
jim@action-mail.org
Aug. 2 activity: Demonstrate 12 noon, Aug. 2 @ Federal Courthouse, 7th & Stewart.
At 12:30 March to Westlake Center and Vigil til 3pm.
Stop War on Iran, U.S. out of Iraq & Afghanistan, Money for Human Needs,not War, Support I-97--Divest from War & Occupation.
Spokane
FOTO BOBAK, Photography & Film Agency
Contact: Babak Soheli
Phone: 509-879-3620
fotobobak@yahoo.com
Aug. 2 action: 13:00 Hrs @: Spokane, River Front Park
Washington, DC
D.C.
Stop War On Iran Campaign
c/o St. Stephens Church
1525 Newton St, NW, washington, DC
(corner of Newton St and 16th St)
202-957-3387
email: dcstopwaroniran@gmail.com
Contacts: Malcolm Cannon, David Hoskins
August 2 activity: Local Protest at the White House 1600 Pennsylvania
Avenue, NW Saturday August 2, 2008 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Informational
leafleting and petition gathering stations will be set up at
select locations across Washington DC before and after the White
House action.
Meeting Info: Organizing meetings are open to the public. Meetings
are every Tuesday at 7:00pm at the organizing center.
Wisconsin
Madison
WI Network for Peace and Justice Iran Working Group - Madison
Contact: Bonnie Block and Joy First
Email: bblock@charter.net
Stop Iran War activity: 7/15 Tues 7 – 9 pm Town Hall Meeting on US Policy on IRAN – Madison. Lowell Hall, 610 Langdon St., Rm B1-A/D. Panelists to include Joe Elder, Jeff Patterson of PSR, Majid Sarmadi and others...with an open mic, moderated by Bonnie Block. Co-sponsored by WNPJ, Madison Pledge of Resistance, UNA-USA-Dane County, WILPF, Health Writers and others. Contact: Joy First at jsfirst@tds.net or Bonnie Block at bblock@charter.net
August 2: Sat 9 - 11 am; Madison
North Hamilton St. corner, across from the YWCA
Join with others in this international effort to build peace and diplomacy with Iran
Petitions, puppets, drumming, speakers' box for those visiting the Farmers' Market
Join In! Contact: Joy at jsfirst@tds.net or Bonnie at bblock@charter.net
Canada
Calgary, Alberta
Calgary Coalition Against War and Racism
Contact: Nell Thurlow
Email: calgarycawr@yahoo.com
August 2 activity: Rally to stop war on Iran in downtown Calgary, Alberta (Canada) on Aug. 2 at 1 PM. Meet in front of the US Consulate at Macleod Tr. and 7th Ave SW. Speakers welcome, bring banners, placards, drums.
Vancouver, British Colombia
Mobilization Against War & Occupation (MAWO) and Iranian Community Against War (ICAW) Vancouver
Contact: Kira Koshelanyk and Janine Sol
Email: info@mawovancouver.org
August 2 activity: Demand: Stop War on Iran! US Hands off Iran! End Sanctions on Iran! Rally & March 2pm Vancouver Art Gallery Robson and Hornby, Downtown Vancouver, BC - Canada Emergency Call to Action by StopWarOnIran.org Endorsed by: Mobilization Against War & Occupation (MAWO) & the Iranian Community Against War (ICAW) Vancouver BC Action Organized by Mobilization Against War & Occupation (MAWO) (www.mawovancouver.org) & Iranian Community Against War (ICAW) (icaw.blogspot.com)
Sydney, Nova Scotia
Contact: Frances Oommen
Email: f_oommen@hotmail.com
August 2 activity: Rally outside Canadian Federal Government Building, on Dorchester Street at Charlotte Street. 2 PM, Saturday, August 2 2008
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