Vigils, Meetings, etc.

Lafayette Crosses Work Party
First and third Sundays, 10 AM to 12 Noon
First Sunday meditation sessions led by Nora Mukai-Rosenbaum, 10:30 AM
Deerhill Rd. across from Lafayette BART . Help put up and paint new crosses. Donations for materials can be sent to Jeff Heaton, 3576 Terrace Way, Lafayette, CA 94549.

Grandparents for Peace Meeting
2 nd Monday, 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Del Valle Club House, Rossmoor

Rossmoor Weekly Peace Vigil
Fridays from 3:00 to 4:00 PM
Corner of Tice Valley Blvd and Rossmoor Parkway in front of Rossmoor sign.
All are welcome. Signs and Cheers provided.
Call Bob Hanson, 944-3366

Lafayette Square Peace Vigil
Thursdays, 5:00 to 6:00 PM
Corner Mt. Diablo Blvd. & Moraga Rd, Lafayette
Please join us to protest the Iraq War and to support the efforts of Congress to bring an end to this war. Please bring signs if you have them. If not, signs and flags will be provided (materials also available to make your own signs). If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Klein at kathyrklein@hotmail.com

Weekly Vigil at Oakland Federal Building
Tuesdays at Noon, 1301 Clay Street (2 blocks west of 12 th St. BART station)
This vigil began in the Spring of 1998, when Madeline Albright tried to gain support for a war against Iraq. The focus has changed over time, and is now calling for an end to the Iraq War and the occupation.

Martinez Peace Vigil
Sundays from 5:00 to 5:30 PM in front of Martinez City Hall.
For more information, call Barbara at 925) 372-4152

Benicia Peace Vigil
Thursdays, 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Corner of Military West/First Street in Benicia

Vacaville "Peace on Earth" Vigil
Saturdays, 9:00 to 10:00 AM
Vacaville City Hall, 650 Merchant Street, Vacaville

Peace Center Tabling at Farmers Markets
Volunteers needed. To volunteer call the Peace Center at 925-933-7850 or email us at info@mtdpc.org.

WALNUT CREEK
Second Sunday, 9:00 AM. to 1:00 PM., 2-hour shifts
Corner of Lincoln and N. Broadway

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CONCORD
Thursday, 4:30-7:30 PM.
Todos Santos Park

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PLEASANT HILL
Saturday, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
Trelany Road behind City Hall and near ROSS

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DANVILLE
Saturday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 noon
Railroad Ave. and Prospect Street

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Committees:

Art and Writing
Call 933-7850 for schedule.

Youth & The Military
1st Monday of the month - 7:00 PM
Peace Center Office: 55 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek.
Discuss strategies for providing full disclosure to youth about military enlistment. The Committee visits local community colleges and high schools to provide information to students and organize presentations. Contact Rick Sterling at (925) 256-7728 for details.

Department of Peace and Nonviolence Task Force HR 808
Third Monday of the month – 7:00 PM
Goals are to enact this federal legislation (which establishes a cabinet level position and focuses on domestic and international peace) and to inform the local population about the Department of Peace and Nonviolence.
Contact Jeff Day at 925-906-9318 for details.

Fundraising Committee
First Monday of the month. Volunteers needed.
Peace Center Office

Newsletter Committee
Last Monday of the month - 7:00 PM
Peace Center Office
Articles due: 2nd Friday. Send submissions to peacegazette@yahoo.com


Middle East Study Group
4 th Monday, 6:00 PM
Presents films on Comcast Channel 26