Pedal for Peace 2008
Saturday, May 31st 2008 11:00 AM
New York, NY USA
A fun family-friendly 15-mile ride through East Harlem, Harlem and the Upper Westside. Be a part of the cycle of peace! This is our our second annual fundraising ride.
Location: 
Central Park (Enter at 110th and Adam Clayton Powell)  New York NY  
Contact:
Leslie Kielson
ufpjnyc@unitedforpeace.org
212-868-5545
Sponsored By:
NYC United for Peace and Justice http://www.nycufupj.org

WAR IS DEATH: Peace Witness at US Coast Guard Academy
Wednesday, May 21st 2008 9:00 am
New London, CT USA
Vice President Dick Cheney's speech at the U. S. Coast Guard Academy commencement on Wednesday, May 21, will be the occasion for a witness against war sponsored by the Southeast Connecticut Peace & Justice Network. Following a rally at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in New London's Union Plaza at 9 a.m., peace advocates will walk in a silent procession to the front gate of the Coast Guard Academy. Demonstrators will carry symbolic tombstones with the names of the more than 4,000 men and women in the U. S. military who have died in Iraq since 2003, and plant them in a prominent place so Cheney's motorcade will see the results of their war in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Fr. Emmett Jarrett, TSSF, a member of the Network, said the idea of the slogan: “War is Death” came from a report that two World War II veterans, a U. S. and a Japanese soldier, were speaking at high schools around America about their experiences. The Japanese man said, “After Hiroshima, the will to be a warrior went out of me. War is death.”

Other Connecticut and national peace groups will participate in the local witness. John Murphy and Connecticut Opposes the Way (COW) will stand in solidarity. Representatives of Veterans for Peace (VFP) are also expected to participate. It is anticipated that a right wing group, “Gathering of Eagles,” will heckle the silent peace march and vigil, as they did last year's demonstration. The veterans, local and Connecticut activists, will not respond except by their silent witness to the fact that “War is death.” Connecticut College “professors for peace” are also expected.
Location: 
New London, Connecticut  New London CT  
Contact:
Fr. Emmett Jarrett, TSSF
stfrancishouse@mindspring.com
860 437-8890
Sponsored By:
S.E. CT Peace & Justice Network http://www.sectpeaceandjustice.net/

Protest for Peace
Thursday, May 22nd 2008 8:00am
Central Islip, NY USA
Two peaceful protesters (one 80-years old) were arrested at the Smithhaven Mall in Suffolk County for refusing to remove their anti-war t-shirts during a demonstration. On May 22, their arraignment at court will take place, and numerous organizations will be in the parking lot to show support!
Location: 
The Suffolk County Courts Building (across from the LI Ducks baseball stadium). 400 Carleton Avenue Central Islip NY 11722 
Contact:
Chad Kushins
Kane8341@aol.com

Honor the war dead by bringing all troops home now!
Wednesday, May 28th 2008 4:30 pm
Teaneck, NJ USA
2nd Anniversary Memorial Week Demonstration. Surround the Armory! 400 people are needed to hold 20 foot segments of banners, nearly 4000 feet long with the names of U.S. troops and Iraqi people killed in the occupation.Join military families, veterans, elementary, high school, and college students, members of unions, and area residents to demand:
All troops home NOW! Take care of the troops when they get here. Bring the contractor army home NOW! De-federalize the NJ National Guard - keep them here in New Jersey! Keep the money here for people's needs: education, health care, housing, and taking care of our troops and veterans. Many buses go directly to the Armory, including the 167 from Penn Station, NYC. Take Route 4 or Route 95 to Teaneck Road. Go North on
Teaneck Road. Park on the side streets.
Bring diapers, food in boxes or cans for the Family Assistance Center at the Armory - since the gov't doesn't take proper care of the National Guard Families.
Location: 
National Guard Armory Teaneck Road and Liberty Road Teaneck NJ 07666 
Contact:
Paula Rogovin
paula.rogovin@verizon.net
201 836 5834
Sponsored By:
Military Families Speak Out, Bergen County www.mfsobergencounty.org Teaneck Peace and Justice Coalition NJ Coalition to Bring Troops Home Ft. Lee Peace Vigil People's Organization for Progress - NJ People's Organization for Progress - Bergen County Veterans for Peace, Chapter 21 NJ http://www.bergenjustice.net