Saturday, October 9, 2010

ONGOING through October 14th: International Days of Action to End the War in Afghanistan - 2010

See events in: Springfield, OR | San Antonio, TX | Phoenix, AZ | Nashville, TN | New York, NY | Corvallis, OR | Tampa, FL

October 7 marks the 8th year of the war on Afghanistan. Join Veterans For Peace, Iraq Veterans Against the War, and Military Families Speak Out as we continue to resist this ongoing war and occupation. Because of his increase of U.S. troops in Afghanistan, this is becoming President Obama's war and we must hold him accountable, however we must never forget that citizen money and citizen silence allows the war in Afghanistan to continue. Veterans For Peace encourages each chapter to hold local events to actively resist this war and occupation. VFP has been on the leading edge of those pressuring Obama to end this war - HELP US KEEP UP THE PRESSURE!

International Days of Action to End the War in Afghanistan - 2010

UNITED for PEACE and JUSTICE GO here

WEBSITE for International Days of Action GO here All events will be listed here. If you have an event you would like listed, please add it to this online form.

See also VFP Working Groups

GO to VFP Website to also see:
GI Resistance
Israel/Palestine
Latin America
Prosecute War Criminals
How is the War Economy Working for You?

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Springfield, OR - Chapter 159
NAME OF EVENT: "Die-in"
LOCATION OF EVENT: Gateway Mall, Springfield OR
DESCRIPTION OF EVENT: In conjunction with other peace groups in our region, we will be staging a "die-in" at a local mall. Our goal is to vividly portray the sight of human beings killed in war.
TIME: 1600
DATE: 7 October
CONTACT INFORMATION: Jim Schmidt, jimschmidt32@comcast.net
SPONSORED BY VFP CHAPTER: 159


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San Antonio, TX - Chapter 126

NAME OF EVENT: ACT TO END WAR IN AFGANISTAN
LOCATION OF EVENT: SanAnton,TX >CITY HALL north/corners...flores/commerce
DESCRIPTION OF EVENT: 'PEACE-VIGIL' type bring own posters or stand w us FOR AS LONG AS YOU LIKE
TIME: 4-6 pm
DATE: Thursdays - oct 7
CONTACT INFORMATION: vfp/coord#126 larry skwarczynski also beaThinker9@gmail.com
SPONSORED BY VFP CHAPTER: VFP CHAPTER 126

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Phoenix, AZ

NAME OF EVENT: Nine Years of War and Time to Rethink Afghanistan
LOCATION OF EVENT: Phoenix, AZ.
DESCRIPTION OF EVENT: Vigil and Teach-In on Afghanistan Speakers: Mike Hearington,Veterans for Peace who will show the Wikileaks video and will speak about the human "cost of war." In addition,Dr. Robert Gibbs from the University of AZ. and Linda Brown of AZ. Advocacy Network who will present the "Oreo Cookies" financial cost of the war.
TIME: 6-9 pm
DATE: October 7th, 2010
CONTACT INFORMATION: 480.894.2024
SPONSORED BY VFP CHAPTER: VFP Phoenix Chapter, part of End the War Coalition
WEBSITE:www.azpeace.org
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Nashville, TN - Chapter 089
NAME OF EVENT: Vigil for Peace
LOCATION OF EVENT: in front of Centennial Park, across the street from Borders Books, at West End Ave and 25th Ave. Nashville
DESCRIPTION OF EVENT: Vigil for Peace This is the 9th anniversary of the US's 2001 invasion in Afghanistan. The occupation continues, and escalates, with no end in sight. A few of us will rally -- standing on the sidewalk with signs visible to passing rush hour traffic -- in front of Centennial Park, across the street from Borders Books, at West End Ave and 25th Ave.
TIME: 4:30-6:30
DATE: Oct 7
CONTACT INFORMATION: Joey King 485-1616
SPONSORED BY VFP CHAPTER: VFP Chapter 89

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New York, NY - Chapter 034
NAME OF EVENT: Anniversary Protest
LOCATION OF EVENT: Times Square Recruiting Station 43rd St. & Broadway, NYC
DESCRIPTION OF EVENT: Veterans for Peace Chapter 34 will join Gold Star Mothers, Military Families Speak Out, and others from 5 PM to 7 PM To mark this sad occasion. ALL are welcome.
TIME: 5 PM to 7 PM
DATE: October 7, 2010
CONTACT INFORMATION: Hugh Bruce, 347-312-2958
SPONSORED BY VFP CHAPTER: VFP Chapter 034

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Corvallis, OR - Chapter 132

NAME OF EVENT: Demonstration and Vigil
LOCATION OF EVENT: Benton County Courthouse, Corvallis, Oregon
DESCRIPTION OF EVENT: Veterans For Peace will join with other local peace activists for an hour-long demonstration and vigil which has been going on continuously, EVERY since the U.S. attacked Afghanistan on October 7th, 2001. We will be writing postcards to Bradley Manning, and signing petitions to urge our Congressmen to co-sponsor H.R. 6282, which would repeal the Authorization for the Use of Military Force (Public Law 107-40).
TIME: 5:00 pm to 6:00
DATE: Thursday, October 7th, 2010
CONTACT INFORMATION: Leah Bolger, leahbolger@comcast.net
SPONSORED BY VFP CHAPTER: Chapter 132
WEBSITE:www.veteransforpeacecorvallis.org
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Tampa, FL
NAME OF EVENT: Vigil for Peace
LOCATION OF EVENT: 3699 West Gandy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611
DESCRIPTION OF EVENT: Description Observe the 9th Anniversary of the Invasion of Afghanistan 10-7-01 Saturday, October 16 from Noon to 1:30 PM Vigil for Peace is held on the corner of Dale mabry and Gandy just 2 kilomters North of the main gate of MacDill USAFB and the home of US Central Command and US Special "Black" Operations. Sponsors are members of Veterans for Peace, INC and other peace groups. We are there to honor the Warrior, but not the War and CALL to BRING ' EM HOME! We Vigil for those who do not have a voice, the innocent civilians who perished, and those of our brave men and women who have fallen. We know the cost of this war is hurting our economy and is not creatinf Jobs for Americans. Everyone is welcome to participate in this peaceful VIGIL FOR PEACE in Tampa, FL that is observed on the third weekend of every month on the sidewalks located on the sidewalks intersecting Dale Mabry Hwy and Gandy Blvd on the sidewalks near the CROSSTOWN MOBIL 3699 W GANDY BLVD TAMPA,FL 33611 I as a member of VFP, Inc and I call for a social/meal meeting after the event on Saturday and include all participants. Ranch House Grill theranchhousegrill.com (813) 831-9759 4426 W Gandy Blvd Tampa, FL (We need help to put up and take down a mock Arlington National Cemetery.)

TIME: Noon to 1:30 PM
DATE: October 16, 2010
CONTACT INFORMATION: Jay Alexander@727-525-8769, jayalexus@yahoo.com
SPONSORED BY VFP CHAPTER: Vigil for Peace is run by members of VFP
WEBSITE: www.warmoratorium.org

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