MAY 2008 PEACE CALENDAR
Thurs. May 1 May Day Immigrant Rights March. Milwaukee. National Day of Action. "A Day Without Latinos" Assemble 10:30am, S. 5th St. and Washington. March starts at 11:30 sharp. Organized by Voces de la Frontera. Endorsed by Peace Action Wisconsin.
Fri. May 2 Rally to End the Iraq War and Military Training at Marquette University. Milwaukee. 11:30 am, Raynor Memorial Library, Marquette University, 14th & Wisconsin. Testimonies of Winter Soldiers, reading of names of Iraqis & Americans killed in Iraq war, march to Gymnasium to deliver a letter requesting end of ROTC & dialogue with commanding officers. Endorsed by Peace Action Wisconsin.
Sat. May 3 Milwaukee Stand for Peace. Take a Stand Against the War in Iraq. 12-1pm, EVERY SAT. at various intersections. SCHEDULE
Mon. May 5 Milwaukeee Impeachment Committee meeting. 7pm, Friends Meeting House, 3224 N. Gordon Pl.
Thurs. May 8 Vigil for Justice on 60th anniversary of Al Naqba (The Catastrophe). 5pm, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd. Milwaukee. (near Jewish Community Center.) In 1948 after the creation of the state of Israel 750,000 Palestinians became refugees and were not allowed their legal right of return. Over 400 villages were destroyed. The vigil is cosponsored by Islamic Society of Milwaukee, Arab-American Anti-Discrimination Committee, Muslim American Society, Peace Action Wisconsin, Jews for Justice and others. This is a call for justice and no more victims. Signs will be provided to keep a focused message.
Sat. May 10 World Fair Trade Day. Milwaukee Fair Trade Crawl. Stop by socially responsible businesses with a variety of events and activities throughout the day. For details see www.milwfairtrade.org
Sun. May 11. Mother's Day Peace Luncheon. Milwaukee. 12noon, Maharaja Indian Restaurant, 1550 N. Farwell Ave. Vegan, vegetarian, & meat dishes. $20/adult, $12/child under 12, free for children under 5. Reservations required (Check to Peace Education Project, Peace Action Wisconsin, 1001 E. Keefe Ave., Milwaukee 53212).
Tues. May 13. Wisconsin Coalition to Normalize Relations with Cuba meeting. Milwaukee. 7pm, Central United Methodist Church, 639 N. 25th St. (at Wisconsin Ave.; free parking south of church). www.wicuba.org
Tues. May 14 Videos for Peace. The Revolution will not Be Televised on the 2002 military coup in Venezuela. Milwaukee. 7pm. Peace Action Center. Free. Sponsored by Peace Education Project of Peace Action.
Fri. May 16. Iraq Moratorium: Demanding an End to the War. Milwaukee Vigil at Water and Wisconsin, 5-6pm. Series of Third Friday actions to be held nation-wide. See article for more details.
Tues. May 20 Peace Action's Disarmament Committee meeting. Milwaukee. 6pm, Peace Action Center.
Wed. May 21 Peace Action's Middle East Committee meeting. Milwaukee. 7pm, Peace Action Center.
Sat-Sun. May 24-25 Al Naqba Exhibits and Speakers. Milwaukee. Ramada Inn South, 6401 S. 13th St. Afternoon and evening. Sponsored by Muslim American Society. See www.masnet.org
Wed. May 28 Middle East Book Club. Milwaukee. 6-8pm, East Library, 1910 E. North Ave. Sponsored by Middle East Committee of Peace Action Wis.
June newsletter deadline Mon., May 19.
June newsletter mailing Tues., May 27
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Peace Action Wis. Affiliate Events
Thurs. May 1 and 15 Racine Coalition for Peace & Justice meeting. 7pm, Cesar Chavez Community Center, 2221 Douglas Ave. (access and parking off Charles St.), Racine. Info: www.racinepeace.org.
Fri. May 2 Sheboygan Stand for Peace and Justice. EVERY FRIDAY. 4:30-5:30pm, 9th and Erie. Sponsored by Sheboygan PeaceSeekers. Contact Chris Kuehnel, 920-918-2405.
Sat. May 10 & 24 Peaceseekers of Washington County Stand for Peace. 11:30am -12:30pm, in West Bend. Corner of Paradise & Main. Contact Tom Haebig 262-334-3179. thepeaceseekers.blogspot.com
Sat. May 17 Monthly Racine Stand for Peace. 10-11am, southeast corner of Hwy 20 & 31. Sponsored by Racine Coalition for Peace & Justice. Info: dkinch@rootcom.net
Also: Wed. May 7 Watertown Stand for Peace. Noon to 1pm in front of City Hall. Every Wed. Sponsored by Watertown Peace Committee. Contact 920-261-7115.
Sat. May 10 Germantown/Menomonee Falls Stand for Peace. 12 noon-1pm. Appleton and Main in Menomonee Falls. (First Sat. of each month.)
For statewide vigils check Wisconsin for Peace and Justice.
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