Calendar of Events

National Events:

2004 Action Calendar

Note: UFPJ will play a lead or major role in those activities marked with an asterisk; we will play a supporting role in the other events.

March 4: National Youth and Student Peace Coalition's Book Not Bombs Protest

March 8: International Women's Day

*March 20: "The World STILL Says No to War" - Global day of protest on the one-year anniversary of the Iraq War, with regional demonstrations in several major U.S. cities

***Local Transportation Info****

RallyofOne and the Scranton Chapter of FOR are planning a bus from Scranton - if you would like a seat e-mail Lita@RallyofOne.org and make a reservation now.

Wayne Peace and Sullivan County Peace & Justice have a bus leaving from their neck of the woods - head over to www.WaynePeace.org for the details.

*April 15: Tax Day. Local activities linking foreign and domestic policy issues

Late April: Protests against IMF/World Bank annual meeting in Washington, D.C.

April 25: March for Freedom of Choice in Washington, D.C.

March of Women's Lives, April 25, Washington DC
The march begins at noon at the mall, between the Smithsonian Museums (between 3rd St. and 14th St.) and people can start to gather as early as 10am. The rally is
1 to 4 on the National Mall. The route is accessible but transportation will be provided as necessary. Special seating is being reserved for those who may need it.
Speakers are TBA. For more information call 202-349-3838 or email info@marchforwomen.org or www.marchforwomen.org
***Local Transportation Info***
To reserve a seat on the bus from Scranton call Edie 969-0831 or edie@teisprint.com. The bus will leave at 6:00 am from Scranton (meeting point TBA) and leave from DC at 5:00. It is approx. a 5 hour trip.

*May 1: Nationally coordinated actions to support nuclear disarmament, coinciding with the UN Non-Proliferation Treaty conference in New York City

*June 5: Coordinated actions against Israel's "separation wall," on the 37th anniversary of the 1967 Arab-Israeli War and beginning of Israel's occupation

June 8: Protests in Georgia against the summit meeting of the G8 industrialized countries

*July 26-29: Democratic National Convention protests in Boston

*August 29: "The World Says No to Empire, War, and Greed" - March and rally at the Republican National Convention in New York City

*August 30-September 2: Republican National Convention meets; additional protest activities all week long

September 11: Commemorations of the 9/11 attacks

November 2: Election Day

*December 10: Second National Assembly of United for Peace and Justice

UNITED FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE

www.unitedforpeace.org | 212-868-5545

CHECK THE NATIONAL EVENTS LISTING FOR LOCAL TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS

There will be a vigil at the Wilkes Barre Courthouse on the 4th of March to call on our governor to declare a moratorium on the death penalty. This is Peace Center's Death Penalty Committee event. For more information call The Peace Center at 823-9977

A Scranton Vigil is planned for the same date - we will keep you posted of the time and location - coordinated by the Social Justice Club of the University of Scranton.

On saturday February 28th - RallyofOne welcomes Michael Hoffman who will offer his unique perspective on war and occupation as well as a soldier's place in the Peace movement.

Michael Hoffman was born in Allentown, PA and graduated from Emmaus HS in June of 1997. He joined the United States Marine Corps in February of 1999 and was part of an artillery battery during the invasion of Iraq in March of 2003. Michael returned to the US in May of that year and has since been speaking about the war and his experiences in the military as a member of Veterans for Peace.

Stay tuned for the location of this event.

Bay Shore's Finest - Amy Goodman will be in Binghamton, NY on February 26th

Information on Amy's stop in the region

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PEACE BY PIECE COLLATERAL DAMAGE:
ECHOES IN OUR SOUL
February 6 - March 20, 2004
"Our art is a tool that shields us from becoming numb while looking hard at human suffering from the safety of our homes." declare the women of Peace by
Piece, a group of artists whose work addresses civilian lives that have been devastated by war. Some of these artists traveled to personally connect with people in the streets and villages in Afghanistan, in the hospitals in
Iraq and in the occupied territories in Israel. The title of the show -- Collateral Damage: Echoes In Our Soul -- opens a dialogue between the cold language of power and the creative spirit. The euphemism "collateral
damage" creates a mental chasm between victim and perpetrator. The art in this show refuses to accept that chasm and instead invites the victims of war to touch
our hearts, challenge our minds and move us to creative action.
Curated by Lou Ann Merkle, the exhibit features sculpture, linocut prints, photos and multimedia works by Rachel Clark, Leah Foushee, Dot French, Lorna
Kent, Lou Ann Merkle, Sharon Mullally, Wendy Osterweil, Linda Panetta,Marcia Ruth and Judith M. Simpson.
Read the powerful artist statements of these ten artists at
www.paintedbride.org http://www.paintedbride.org (go to Gallery/First Friday).
FIRST FRIDAY RECEPTIONS: FEBRUARY 6 & MARCH 5, 5-7PM,
FREE Workshops to be announced!
Gallery tours available, call 215.925.9914 ext. 21.
Painted Bride Art Center | 230 Vine Street in Old CIty, Philadelphia Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 12pm - 6pm 215.925.9914 | www.paintedbride.org
http://www.paintedbride.org

Not so Close - But Worth a Drive:

Every first Tuesday of the month you can head up or down or over to Honesdale, PA to watch a Peace and Justice film. For more info head to www.WaynePeace.org
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Think you're living in a 2 party town - GUESS AGAIN!!!

The Green Party of Lackawanna/Wyoming counties

meets once a month. There are also
meetings in Luzerne, Wayne and Susquehanna counties.

For more information
write jnln@epix.net.

Frustrated that WVIA won't include Democracy Now! and other responsible news shows in their programming? Can't get 90.5 WJFF out of Upstate NY?

Call WVIA demand better coverage - call WJFF and ask them to expand their broadcast - AND tune in to 88.5 fm - Kings College Radio - every Sunday from Noon to 2pm to hear Radio Nation, Counter Spin and Making Contact.

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