Peace Calendar for June , 2007
now to 6/7, film "The Lives of Others" about East Berlin spy who begins to
question his own life after seeing the freethinking couple he is spying on,
Edina Cinema, 3911 W 50th St, Edina. www.landmarktheaters.com
Sunday, 6/3, 3 pm, film "10 Questions for the Dalai Lama" like Why do the
poor seem happier than the rich? and How do you reconcile non-violence when
faced with violence?, Oak St Cinema, 309 Oak St SE, Mpls.
www.mnfilmarts.org
6/1 to 6/7, film "Journey from the Fall" about Vietnam post-war re-education
camps and hardships, Lagoon Cinema, 1312 Lagoon Ave, Mpls.
www.landmarktheatertheaters.com
Sunday, 6/3, 2 pm, "Being Peace" walking meditation in the style of Thich
Nhat Hanh, gathering at 40th St and Bryant Ave S (Lyndale Farmstead Park)
and walking slowly together about 45 minutes in silence and without signs
through the Lake Harriet Peace Garden, Mpls. www.oceandharma.org or
612-722-6680. $20 contribution.
Tuesday, 6/5, 6:30 pm, Pax Salon to discuss Cindy Sheehan's letter resigning
from the peace movement, Mad Hatter's Tea House, 943 W 7th, St Paul.
pattypax@earthlink.net
Wednesday, 6/6, 5 to 6 pm, on the 40th anniversary of Israel's 6-day war and
the beginning of the occupation of Palestine, a special vigil to end the
occupation of Palestine as well as ending the occupation of Iraq,
Lake/Marchall bridge over the Mississippi. steichenfm@usfamily.net
Wednesday, 6/6, 7 pm, discussion on the Cuban 5, who have been imprisoned
over 8 years after sharing information with US officials regarding south
Florida groups committing terrorism in Cuba, Blegan Hall, room 205, 469 -
19th Ave S, U of M West Bank, Mpls. mncuba@usfamily.net
Wednesday, 6/6, 7 pm, 21-minute film of musical comedy "West Bank Story"
about Israeli soldier who falls in love with Palestinian falafel cashier
(followed by falafels, hummus and discussion), Unitarian Universalist Hall,
2nd and Linden St, Northfield. 507-645-7660.
Thursday, 6/7, 4 pm, Press conference re the march on the Republican
National Convention and to announce the march route for the 1st day of the
convention, Excel Center, St Paul. www.protestRNC2008.org
Thursday, 6/7, 7 pm, 21-minute film of musical comedy "West Bank Story"
about Israeli soldier who falls in love with Palestinian falafel cashier
(followed by falafels, hummus and discussion), Unitarian Universalist Hall,
2nd and Linden St, Northfield. 507-645-7660.
Thursday, 6/7, 7 pm, Valley Peacemakers host possible US Senate candidate,
peace prof Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer, for a listening session about climate
change, real security, peace issues and the common good, Ascension
Episcopal Church, 214 N 3rd St, downtown Stillwater.
bill_oldfather@yahoo.com or 651-275-0247.
Friday, 6/8, 4:30 to 5:30 pm, vigil to end the occupation of Palestine,
Snelling & Summit Aves, St Paul. Karen, 651-283-3495.
Friday, 6/8, 5:45 to 8 pm, Palestine Solidarity Project sponsors Middle
Eastern food, then participatory event "Life Under Occupation: Reflections
on Palestine," with Middle East food and opportunities to share our stories,
Macalester-Plymouth Church, 1658 Lincoln Ave, St Paul. 651-696-1642.
Saturday, 6/9, 9:30 coffee, 10 to 11:30 am program, Palestine Solidarity
Project presents "Israel's Occupation of Palestinians: Isn't 40 Years
Encough?," Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 41st St & Lyndale, Mpls.
651-696-1642.
6/8 to 6/10, basic level Alternatives to Violence Project. www.fnvw.org
Saturday, 6/9 2 pm, town hall organizing meeting "Resisting the Republican
National Convention" including a clearinghouse of various organizations, an
open mic discussion period and break-out sessions to decide next steps, St
Paul Trades and Labor Hall, 411 Main St, St Paul (location tentative).
Childcare, snacks provided. vegan14ever@riseup.net
Sunday, 6/10, 1 pm, anti-authoritarian Republican National Convention
Welcoming Committee open meeting, Jack Pine Community Center, 2815 E Lake
St, Mpls. www.nornc.org
Saturday, 6/10 3 to 8 pm, WAMM's 25th anniversary celebration, with music,
hor d'oeuvres, cash bar (suggested donation $25 5o $250), Minnesota Boat
Club on Raspberry Island, 1 S. Wabasha, St Paul. www.worldwidewamm.org or
612-827-5364.
Sunday, 6/10, 6 pm (and the 2nd Sunday of each month), Veterans for Peace
chapter 24 meeting, St Stephens School basement, 2130 Clinton Ave S, Mpls.
waynewittman@msn.com
Monday, 6/11, 9:30 to 11 am, Humphrey Institute hosts Congressman Keith
Ellison, Cowles Auditorium, 301 - 19th Ave S, Mpls. www.hhh.umn.edu
Monday, 6/11, 6:30 to 7:15 pm, Sisters of St Joseph of Carondelet present
11th day prayer for peace, Presentation Chapel, 1880 Randolph Ave, St Paul.
www.csjstpaul.org or 651-690-7079.
Monday, 6/11, 6:30 pm, Network of Spiritual Progressives meeting with focus
on Somalia, including accounts on over 300 women who have survived the
violence, Plymouth Church, 1900 Nicollet Ave, Mpls. brucelissem@aol.com
Monday, 6/11 (and every second Monday of the month), 7 pm, US Labor Against
War,, Merriam Park Library, 1831 Marchall Ave, St Paul. Thomas Dooley at
651-645-0295.
Wednesday, 6/13, 5 to 6 pm, special vigil to end the US occupation of Iraq
and calling for an end to all torture, Lake/Marshall bridge over the
Mississippi. (Wear an orange jumpsuit and hood, if you have them.)
www.worldwidewamm.org
Thursday, 6/14, 6 pm, MN Cuba Committee hosts program "Che Lives" about the
importance of his ideas, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church community room, 2730 E
31st St, Mpls. mncuba@usfamily.net
Thursday, 6/14, 6:30 pm, James Dorsey, rights attorney and founder of MN
Advocates for Human Rights, lawyer for Guantanamo detainees who has been
there 4 times, will speak about rights concerns at Guantanamo, Mpls Central
Library, 300 Nicollet Mal, Mpls. www.friendsofmpl.org/
Thursday, 6/14, 7 pm, NW Neighbors for Peace hosts U of M medicine and
bioethics prof Steve Miles, talking about his book "Oath Betrayed: Torture,
Medical Complicity and the War on Terror," Parish Community of St Joseph,
8701 - 36th Ave N, New Hope. wnn4p@yahoo.com or 763-545-2296.
Thursday, 6/14, 7 to 10 pm, Poets for Peace presents pieces from Spoken Word
University and others, Walker Church, 3104 - 16th Ave S, Mpls.
Saturday, 6/16, 10:30 to 7:30, Twin Cities Juneteenth celebration, Glenwood
Ave between Xerxes and Theodore Worth Parkway, Mpls.
Sunday, 6/17, 12:30 to 2 pm, Michael Luick-Thrams speaks on "Loving Your
Enemy: Midwest Churches' Outreach to Germans during World War II" as part of
ELCA's Peace with Justice Forum, Central Lutheran Church, 3rd Ave and 12th
St, Mpls (near Mpls Convention Center). $7 lunch available, validated
parking available at Central ramp on south side of church.
dhilden@comcast.net
Sunday, 6/17, 3 pm, IMPACT hosts "Building Sustainable Alternatives: A Call
to Action!," Mayday Books, 301 Cedar Ave, Mpls. eric-angell@riseup.net
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