UPCOMING EVENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Buddhist Peace Walkers to be Hosted at Meg Perry Center
Start: Mar 29 2010 - 5:00pm
Peace Walker Members of the Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist order and their supporters will be hosted at a potluck and discussion at the Meg Perry Center, 644 Congress Street, Portland, Maine on Monday evening, March 29, 2010.
The Buddhists and their supporters are taking part in a Peace Walk starting in Bath, Maine and eventually arriving in New York City for a session at the United Nations on the upcoming Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhists have been working for Nuclear Disarmament since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. They have walked all over the world with their message of non-violence and world peace. They built a Peace Pagoda in Leverett, Massachusetts in the 1980s.
The potluck will begin at 5:00 p.m. followed by discussion. For more information, contact Wells Staley-Mays at 409-0778 or guide.freedomtrail1850 [at] yahoo [dot] com
Maine Peace Walk Update
March 24 - April 1
Bethel to Kennebunk, Maine
Walk Route Maps: We now have detailed walk route maps for each day of the Maine portion of the Walk for a Nuclear Free Future and conversion to a peaceful economy. If you let me know which days you want I will send them to you right away. Just email me at globalnet [at] mindspring [dot] com
The walk enters Maine on March 24 in Bethel and exits the state on April 1 from Kennebunk heading south to New York City. (See below for more details). A few of the days will require some shuttling ahead because of the distance between start and finish places.
See the walk web site at http://www.nptwalk.org/
Walkers: It’s going to be an interesting walk. Maggie Finch, 89 years old from Bath, is planning to do the entire Maine portion of the walk. We’ve heard from people all along the route in addition to folks from Lubec, Blue Hill, Farmington and beyond. The Mayor of Lewiston, Laurent F. Gilbert, wants to meet with the walk when it comes to his city on March 25 and a town councilor Debbie Atwood in Brunswick will walk with us on March 27. Biddeford Mayor Joanne Twomey will welcome the walk to her city on March 31.
If you are planning to walk, even for just one day, please let us know in advance so organizers can have a better idea what to plan for.
What to bring: If you are planning to be on the walk more than one day we recommend bringing sleeping bag, water bottle, rain poncho, and day pack with you. Your gear will be stowed in a vehicle but you might want to carry a small pack with water bottle, rain gear, etc during walking hours.
Daily Schedule: The daily walk schedule will be as follows: 6-6:30 am optional prayer time; Breakfast; Walk begins at 8:30 am; Rest breaks every three miles (which takes about an hour); Lunch usually around 12:30; and Pot Luck suppers each night by host church at 6:00 pm. with programs to follow.
Blister Van: A seven passenger van will trail the walk and pick up anyone who needs a break.
Contact During Walk: I plan on being on the walk during the whole week in Maine. I will have limited email access but will have my cell phone with me. My cell number is 904-501-4494.
Car Shuttling: We urge people who join the walk to have someone drop them off and pick them up. Car pooling is also encouraged. But for those cars that we do have on the walk, we will shuttle the vehicles ahead to the evening stop early each day and then use the van to return all drivers back to the walk.
Food: All of our suppers and most breakfasts will be provided to us by our hosts in each community. Some of our lunches will also be provided by local hosts. On a few days the walk organizers will provide lunch of sandwiches, fruit, etc….If you have special food needs you might consider bringing a few items with you.
Can’t Walk But Wanna Help: Even if you can’t walk there is much that needs to be done to make it a great walk. You could contact the local hosts listed below and help with food; help alert local media in your area about the walk; spread word to students about the walk; make a donation to the walk; provide home hospitality to walkers when they are in your community; and think about coming to New York City for the May 1-2 international conference and disarmament rally around the UN’s NPT Review Conference. We want everyone to be involved in this life changing experience.
Detailed Walk Schedule:
Bethel to Norway on March 24 (Supper and program at UU Church at 6:00 pm — Tom Whitney local contact) atwhit [at] roadrunner [dot] com
Norway to Lewiston on March 25 (Supper and program at Trinity Episcopal Church at 6:00 pm — Fr. Steve Crowson local contact) frstevec [at] gmail [dot] com
Lewiston to Bath on March 26 (Supper and program at UCC church at 6:00 pm — Bill Bliss local contact) pastor [at] faithinbath [dot] org
Bath to Brunswick on March 27 (Supper and program at UU church at 6:00 pm — Selma Sternlieb local contact) ssternli [at] gwi [dot] net
Brunswick to Freeport on March 28 (Supper and program First Parish Congregational Church at 6:00 pm — Bob Lezer local contact) cloudwalker [at] suscom-maine [dot] net
Freeport to Portland on March 29 (Supper and program Meg Perry Center at 6:00 pm — Wells Staley Mays local contact) guide.freedomtrail1850 [at] yahoo [dot] com
Day off in Portland on March 30 guide.freedomtrail1850 [at] yahoo [dot] com
Portland to Saco on March 31 (Supper and program UCC church at 6:00 pm — Tom/Jane Kircher local contacts) tkircher [at] maine [dot] rr [dot] com
Saco to Kennebunk on April 1 (Hana Maris local contact) hanaheron [at] aol [dot] com
Please let me know if you have any questions that are not covered above.
Bruce K. Gagnon
Coordinator
Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Power in Space
PO Box 652
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 443-9502
globalnet [at] mindspring [dot] com
www.space4peace.org
http://space4peace.blogspot.com/ (blog)
"Silent Cry" Documentary to be Shown at USM in Portland
Start: Mar 21 2010 - 4:00pmEnd: Mar 21 2010 - 10:00pmThe Documentary “Silent Cry” is going to be shown at USM, Luther Bonney Hall, 96 Falmouth St., Portland, ME 04101.
Suggested Donation: $20. Food/Refreshments Available
For more information: Shamso Ahmed, 207-518-1006.
Thanks to a group of young, passionate British students, we now can see the hidden truth shown the strong documentary “Silent Cry”. A milestone event for Samolis made possible through SUS on Westside Radio, 89.6 FM, the new sound of West London, whose remarkable vision of trying to expose some of the most serious problems in the Ogaden Region in the refugee camps such as Ifo, Agardheer, Dhadhaab, etc.; these interviews have led them to advocate for many people whose voices would otherwise be unheard.
Dear Silent cry Members,
Asalaamu Caleykum waraxmatulaahi wa barakaatahu. (peace and blessing be upon you)
Some of you might have recently asked us on our plans to make the change. So I want to take this opportunity to update you with how things are running. Silent cry now has active branches in USA, Europe, Africa and UK. 4 out of the 5 continents around the world all raising awareness on the human rights crises in the Ogden Region. Silent cry is now working on establishing a base in Asia within the upcoming month’s inshalaah. With the help of Allah the past 6 months we have successful managed to break the Silence in 29 cities and 12 Universities including University of Toronto Canada home to 250,000 students.
Inshalaah we plan to visit South Africa next month Starting with Johannesburg through E.P and Cape Town. Then in April 2010 Silent cry will head to the most Important Event of the Campaign, Washington, DC. The day we hope the entire world will hear the SILENT CRY inshalahh.
The USA Silent cry teams are also organizing a Peace rally where we expect over 3000 youths from around the world to join hands and Marge for change. We will let you know the date soon for those who want to join us on that Special day inshalah.
Dr. Greg Stanton President of ‘GENOCIDE WATCH’ is also organizing Congressmen event hosted by Donald Payne where over 250 congressmen will watch the Silent Cry Documentary. Silent cry is now officially working with ‘STOP THE GENOCIDE’ to prevent genocide around the world.
Small clinic, “Therapy for raped victims”.
Please remember we are fund-raising for this project. For those of you who want to contribute or donate please don’t hesitate to drop in my inbox (Mudane Sheikh Shire)
Some of you might be little confused about the aim of Silent Cry Mission. We are not planning to feed 250.000 refugees in IFO refugee camp but to tackle the grassroots of the problem. To raise AWARNESS to the international governments about their situations. It seems that we have now approached the peak and most challenging times of Silent Cry Project but with your support and motivations there will be no barriers. We are strong energized, and we are connected globally and never before we have been so confident about the change.
So this is our time. Youth of today to join and break through because not only us but the world is in need of change, and you are part of that change.
We start from Ogaden next Somalia and Uniting greater Somalia throughout Africa and the entire World. You and I have what it takes that to happen with only unity required. Together Impossible is nothing! Last 2 years 800,000 Somali’s graduated from universities around the world. All they need is something to unite them. They are all ready for change and all want better Somalia and better world. We have personally met with most of them. I ask Allah to unite our hearts through these difficult times and make us amongst the successful ones in this world and the hereafter.
Silent cry Managements,
The move 4 Change
Mudane sheikh shire“What role are you playing for your home Land?”
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Film "TAPPED" to be Shown at ZERO STATION in Portland
Start: Mar 21 2010 - 3:00pmTAPPED the documentary filmed primarily in Maine, featuring Maine’s Water justice activists will be screened in Portland, Maine on Sunday, March 21st at 3:00pm followed by a Panel Discussion at ZERO STATION, 22 Anderson Street.
FREE BABYSITTING
Sponsored by SAVE OUR WATER, FOOD & WATER WATCH & DEFENDING WATER IN MAINE contact Jamilla: jamillaelshafei [at] gmail [dot] com
SAVE THE DATE!!! 5th ANNUAL LOCAL & SUSTAINABLE FOOD CONFERENCE: BUILDING URBAN AND RURAL ALLIANCES
Start: Apr 10 2010 - 8:30amEnd: Apr 10 2010 - 4:30pmApril 10, 2010 St. Mary’s Nutrition Center, Lewiston 8:30am - 4:30pm
Food for Maine’s Future is pleased to announce that we are partnering with Lots to Gardens for our 5th Annual Local & Sustainable Food Conference. The theme of this year’s conference is Building Urban and Rural Alliances. We invite you to join us in starting a conversation about how Maine’s urban and rural communities can work together to build a just and sustainable food system in Maine.
The conference will be followed by our annual…
MUD SEASON DINNER
5:00pm
Great Maine food & keynote address followed by live music!
POPULATION EDUCATION DAY
Start: Apr 10 2010 - 9:00amEnd: Apr 10 2010 - 4:00pmYou are invited to come to a population education day to learn about the problems of overpopulation, especially in the United States (and the influence of US policies on population throughout the world).
It will take place on Saturday, April 10, 9 AM-4 PM at the Meeting and Facilitation Resources Building, 11 King St. (off State Street south of the Capitol Building—look for Pat’s Pizza at the corner of King St. and State St.), Augusta. Bring a bag lunch or food to share for a potluck—either is OK.
There is no cost for this day. We hope you will attend.
What can each of us do to stabilize our population and reduce it so our population does not endanger our environment and create justice and peace problems connected to population? What is already happening in Maine, and what groups and resources are available? How do issues like family planning, immigration, and the role of youth influence our policies? Who can change them?
Why this educational event? There is increasing awareness and concern about human impact on our fragile environment. As 350.org events and climate change debates have demonstrated, we are beginning to look for ways to reduce our ecological footprint. But even if we reduce our footprint, if there are more of us making those prints, the impact is still dangerous and unsustainable.
Building awareness about population needs to start NOW. It is a controversial subject. It needs to be a topic that we can bring up with environmental, social, and political organizations, and in a non-threatening way, with others in our local communities. Come to learn more about the issue, what you can do to create a more sustainable population in our country, and how the US can support sustainable populations throughout the world.
For more information about this day and directions to the Meeting and Facilitation Resources Building, 11 King St., Augusta, contact Larry Dansinger, 161 Stovepipe Alley, Monroe, ME 04951, (207) 525-7776 or rosc [at] psouth [dot] net
History in Poetry and Music--"The Thinking Heart", to be performed at Colby College in Waterville
Start: Apr 11 2010 - 7:00pmMartin Steingesser
“The Thinking Heart”, an ensemble performance work in two voices, with cello, based on the writings of a Dutch woman, Etty Hillesum, who died in the Holocaust, will be presented at The Pugh Center at Cotter Union, Colby College, Waterville, on Sunday, April 11, at 7 pm. It will be followed by a question and discussion period, led by Colby Professor of Modern European History, Raffael Scheck. Admission is free and Open to the Public.
Martin Steingesser
Portland, Maine’s First Poet Laureate (2007-09)
www.martinsteingesser.com
www.MatchBook.org
PO Box 7575
Portland, Maine 04112-7575
Tenth annual Youth Activism Gathering in Turner Center, Maine
Start: Apr 17 2010 - 9:00amEnd: Apr 19 2010 - 9:00pmTenth annual Youth Activism Gathering
April 17-19, 2010
Turner Grange, Route 117, Turner Center, Maine
IF YOU ARE A YOUNG PERSON, WE HOPE YOU WILL COME. IF YOU ARE NOT BUT KNOW OTHERS WHO ARE, WE HOPE YOU WILL ENCOURAGE THEM TO COME TOO.
A chance for youth (teens, 20’s) from all over the state to share ideas, explore issues, spread knowledge, and have a lot of fun. Meet and connect with youth from many different backgrounds and areas and form new connections.
A three day celebration of political action, fierce youth brilliance, and do-it-yourself fun. Come share ideas, skills, and experiences with other youth from around the state.
Call or email for directions (and they will be sent to those who register). The Turner Grange is on Route 117 in Turner Center, near Leavitt High School and across from Kids Camp, about one and a half miles east of Route 4
To register and for more information, see us online at http://MaineYAG.wordpress.com or email MaineYAG [at] gmail [dot] com or call Larry at 525-7776. You can also mail a registration and check (payable to ROSC) to ROSC, 161 Stovepipe Alley, Monroe, ME 04951.
A note about money: In order to keep the YAG going each year, we ask for $5-10/day. But, if you can’t pay that much or anything at all, you’re still welcome to come. We want everyone to come who wants to.
You can also register when you arrive at the gathering, but if we know you are coming, it helps us to figure out how many are coming, how much food to get, who can ride-share with others, etc.
Come to workshops & discussions on lots of issues. Past workshop topics have included:
*Ice Breakers and Team Building
*Grass Roots Media Making
*Gender
*Reproductive Health/Safe Sex
*Consent
*Anti-Oppression: Addressing Homophobia and Racism
*Environmentalism
*Herbal First Aid
And many more……….Everyone is encouraged to bring their own ideas for workshops or discussions.
ALSO:
Cook/Bake-off
DIY “open mic” music and entertainment
Cabaret Show probably on Sunday evening
Time to hang out and meet activist youth from around MaineAll meals and lodging will be provided.
What is the Youth Activism Gathering?
The YAG is an annual event in which youth from all over the state (and sometimes from other parts of the country as well) converge to share ideas, explore issues and methods to resolve them, and share knowledge and network with others. It’s also a lot of fun!! The YAG is a great way to meet and connect with youth from many different backgrounds and areas and form new connections.
Who Goes to the YAG?
People who come to The YAG come from very divese backgrounds. It doesn’t matter if you’ve had lots of experience in activism or you are completely new to it! Most people tend to be between their teens and early 30’s but both the young and young at heart are welcome.
SOME DETAILS:
Arrive anytime after 10 AM on Saturday, April 17. Circle up at noon. Gathering ends at 3 PM on Monday, April 19.
All meals are provided and are vegetarian/vegan with meat options.
What Should I Bring?
Sleeping bag or warm blankets, pillows, sleeping pad, a tent (if you want more sleeping privacy, tenting will be available next to the Grange, since we’ll be sleeping at the Grange)
Flashlight, friends, earplugs, towel, change of clothes, extra pair of socks and shoes, warm clothes
CONSIDER BRINGING:
Zines, instruments, books, games, poems, art stuff, flyers, stories, poems, items to barter or give away, things for the open mic, and anything else you want to share, and friends, of course!
Turner Grange is a drug- and alcohol-free space
When youth get together, there is ENERGY, there is CREATIVITY, there is INSPIRATION, and there is POWER.
Fruit Tree Grafting Workshop
Start: Apr 17 2010 - 9:00amEnd: Apr 17 2010 - 12:00pmMaine Solar Energy Association (American Solar Energy Society)
April 17th, Fruit Tree Grafting Workshop, Columbia, Maine
Biologist and solar hybrid user, Ellen Johnson will educate us in best practices of grafting fruit trees. Each participant will take two trees home.
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Place: 156 Sacarap Road, Columbia, ME Registration: $25. To register or for more information: call 207-733-1095 in the evenings.
Annual HOPE Festival to be Held at University of Maine in Orono
Start: Apr 24 2010 - 11:00amEnd: Apr 24 2010 - 4:00pmYou are invited to participate in the HOPE Festival that will be held on Saturday, April 24th from 11-4 at the University of Maine in Orono.
Organizational Table Applications: http://tinyurl.com/y8lh47f
Food Vendor Applications: http://tinyurl.com/yg7ktr5
Program Advertising Applications: http://tinyurl.com/ybtb74a
We look forward to hearing form you soon!
Each spring the HOPE Festival (Help Organize Peace Earthwide) renews the hope we all have for a peaceful and sustainable future. Helen Nearing was the featured speaker at the first HOPE Festival fifteen years ago. While Earth Day was organized to raise awareness about the need to take care of the earth and practice conservation, the HOPE Festival has expanded to raise awareness around Earth Day about the many organizations working to take care of the earth and each other in our communities. This year more than 70 organizations, working in their own ways for a better world, will share information, provide demonstrations, sell buttons, t-shirts, and other products, and encourage participant involvement.
We are excited to be returning to the light and airy University of Maine Student Recreation and Fitness Center this year. It is an award winning Green Building with lots of windows. Highlights of this year’s festival will be a keynote talk by Betty Burkes, former president of Women’s International League for Peace & Freedom, a performance by renowned folk singers Emma’s Revolution, the amazing juggling of Zachary Field, songs from the Voices of HOPE Community Choir, and other lively entertainment, as well as fun and educational children’s activities and delicious food for sale from local producers.
Last year we strengthened the “Green Expo” component of the festival to highlight organizations working on environmental sustainability. This year we plan to have lots of interactive ways for people to learn how they can be active participants in saving the planet. We encourage groups working on issues of sustainability to bring information and plan demonstrations and activities to engage participants. Let us know if you have special projects we can promote ahead of time.
Rob Shetterly has designed a poster for us, which you may color and post in your community. Let us know if you can help promote HOPE in your neighborhood, and we will send you as many posters as you can use.
The festival is free because many volunteers, including the performers, donate their time, energy and talent to make this special day possible. Volunteers are needed, especially to set up on Saturday, April 24th from 7:00 - 10:00 a.m., throughout the day on Saturday, and to clean up. Email or call the Center if you can help before the Festival, or on the day itself.
Please join Peace and Justice Now rally and Conference in New York
Start: Apr 30 2010 - 9:00amEnd: May 02 2010 - 4:00pmApril 30 – May 1 International Conference at Riverside Church. Sunday, May 2, 2:00 PM: Rally near Times Square, March to the UN, Peace Festival in Dag Hammarskjold Plaza. The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference which will begin at the United Nations in May is widely considered to be a make or break point for ending the spread of nuclear weapons. On April 30-May 2, people will gather in NYC from around the world to call for a peaceful, nuclear-free, secure, and just world for all. Delegates will gather at the UN from six continents. These governments need to hear from us! Real change will come only with popular pressure. Join in this unprecedented opportunity to make progress toward nuclear abolition. An international conference is planned to bring US and international participants together for analysis and to plan for future actions for nuclear weapons abolition, peace, environmental sustainability, economic justice. Beyond Nuclear will be presenting a joint workshop with international peace expert and nuclear physicist, Dominque Lalanne - Nuclear power is THE way to nuclear weapons. Go to the Peace and Justice Now website to sign up for the conference and to learn more. And please come and march in New York.
GLOBAL NETWORK ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Start: May 9 2010 - 8:30amEnd: May 09 2010 - 4:00pmSUNDAY, MAY 9
Church Center, 777 U.N. Plaza, 2nd Floor
New York City
Agenda
8:30 am – 11:30 am — Global Network Annual Membership Meeting
- Introductions
- Financial report
- Coordinator report
- Planning for Keep Space for Peace Week - October 2-9, 2010
- Review of plans for India space organizing conference October 9-12, 2010
- Board elections
12:00 – 1:00 pm — Lunch provided ($12 each)
1:15 – 1:30 pm — Welcome by GN Chair Dave Webb (CND-UK)
1:30 – 3:45 pm — Plenary Panel: Space Organizing Reports from Key International Activists
3:45 – 4:00 pm — Closing words
*** This GN annual meeting is being held in New York City in conjunction with other international events centered around the U.N.’s Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference.
Registration form (Please clip and return to the address just below)
__ I can provide home hospitality in NYC for people coming from a distance. Contact me.
__ I will be at the annual meeting for lunch. Enclosed is my $12
Name: ____________________________Organization: _____________________
Address: _________________________ City/State: ________________________
Postal Code: _________________
Country:_____________________________ Phone: ______________________
Email: _________________________________
(One easy way to pay the lunch fee is by using the internet. Go to our web site at www.space4peace.org and look for the red Donate Now! button and contribute via your credit card. In the comment section say it is for annual meeting lunch. This is a secure process.)
Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Power in Space
PO Box 652
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 443-9502
globalnet [at] mindspring [dot] com
www.space4peace.org
http://space4peace.blogspot.com/ (blog)
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ACHIEVING A NUCLEAR WEAPONS AND MISSILE DEFENSE FREE ASIA
Start: Oct 9 2010 - 11:00amEnd: Oct 12 2010 - 11:00amNAGPUR, INDIA
OCTOBER 9-12, 2010
October 9, 2010
11.00-12.00 Registration
12.00-13 00 Lunch
13.00-14.00 Welcome and Introduction
14.00-17.00 Plenary Session I: Can Humanity Survive?
- Weapons of Mass Destruction
- Climate Change and the role of Space Technologies
- Outcome of Nuclear Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Committee
- StratCom, Space Domination and Global Control
- Prevention of an Arms Race in Outer Space (PAROS)
- Climate Change,Violence and Political Control
17.00-18.00 Cultural Programme
18.00-20.00 Plenary Session II: Problems and Prospects of Nuclear Disarmament in Asia
- India, Pakistan and the NPT
- India Conflict with Pakistan (including Kashmir)
- India Conflict with China
- India-US Nuclear Deal
- South Korean and Japanese perspectivesOctober 10, 2010
09.00-11.00 Plenary Session III: The Danger of Missile Defense and Weaponization of Space in Asia
- Indian Space Program
- India and Missile Defense
- Drones in Pakistan
11.00-13.00 Plenary Session IV: Asia and Terrorism - The War In Afghanistan and the role of NATO
13.00 Lunch
15.00-17.00 Plenary Session V: Prospects of Asian Union
- Perspectives from around Asia
16.00-18.00 Adoption of Nagpur Declaration
20.00 DinnerOctober 11, 2010 09.00-11.00 Global Network Annual Meeting and Strategy Discussion
11.00-12.00 Interaction with Youth Groups
12.00-14.00 Visits and presentations at Educational Institutions
14.00 Lunch
16.00-18.00 Sight seeingOctober 12, 2010
Visit to Sewagram Ashram where Mahatma Gandhi spent time during the freedom struggle of India. The ashram served as the headquarters of Mahatma Gandhi for six years, from 1934 to 1940. Gandhi built the Sewagram Ashram himself, with the material that was available locally. He lived at the ashram, amidst lush green surroundings, without any facilities of electricity and telephone.
** If you have interest in attending this international space organizing conference please let us know as soon as possible so we can pre-arrange for housing, Visa’s, transportation and other important tasks. This will be an exceptional life changing experience for all of us.
Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Power in Space
PO Box 652
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 443-9502
globalnet [at] mindspring [dot] com
www.space4peace.org
http://space4peace.blogspot.com/
WEEKLY PEACE VIGILS:
VIGIL AGAINST THE WAR IN AFGHANISTAN
Every Wednesday from 12:00-1:00 PM at Monument Square in Portland
VIGIL: ISRAEL/PALESTINE ISSUE
Every Friday from 12:00-1:00 PM at Tommy’s Park at the corner of Middle St and Exchange St, Portland
VIGIL: SINGLE PAYER MEDICARE FOR EVERYONE
Every Monday from 12:00-1:00 PM at Post Office Park on the corner of Middle and Exchange Streets in Portland. We hope that we can make this a weekly vigil.
BRIDGES FOR PEACE
Every Sunday-Noon to 1pm
For a complete list of locations, go to www.peacebridges.org or contact Peace Action Maine (207) 772-0680.PLEASE NOTE: WE HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DETERMINE IF EVERY ONE OF THESE VIGILS IS CURRENTLY ACTIVE. PLEASE CONTACT THE PHONE OR E-MAIL ADDRESS LISTED. IF YOU HAVE UPDATED INFO, PLEASE PASS IT ALONG TO US. THANKS!
Augusta- Fridays, 12:30 p.m., Lithgow Library, corner of State and Winthrop Streets. FMI: 623-1960. Thursdays, 5 p.m., West Side Rotary. FMI: Richard/Rita Clement, 582-4787.
Bangor- Tuesdays, 5 - 6 p.m., Federal Building, Harlow Street. FMI: Peace and Justice Center, 942-9343.
Bar Harbor- Sunday Vigil on the Bar Harbor Green. Contact Dee Karnofsky at 288 4365 for details.
Belfast- Sundays, noon to 1 p.m., In-town traffic light, corner of High and Main Streets. “Standing for Peace”. FMI: Cathy @ 338-1429.
Blue Hill- Sundays, noon, Blue Hill Bridge. FMI: Judy 326-4405 robbins [at] downeast [dot] net
Boothbay- Thursdays, 1 to 2 pm, Route 27 sidewalk at traffic light by Hannafords. Boothbay Region Peace and Justice. All are welcome.
Brunswick- Fridays, 5:30 p.m., Downtown end of Mall. FMI: 443-2899.
Brunswick- Sunday, 11:30 a.m., First Parish Church, Maine Street.
Bucksport- Sundays at noon, on the Bucksport/Verona bridge FMI: 469-0067 or tims [at] sullboat [dot] com
Caribou- Sundays, 1-1:30 p.m., bridge on Main Street
Camden- Wednesdays from 5:30pm-6:30pm. Village Green. Reciting the current list of dead U. S. soldiers as a remembrance of lives lost. FMI: Mair at 763-4477 or 763-3692.
Damariscotta- Wednesdays, noon, Newcastle Square. FMI: Suzanne Hedrick, 563-7041.
Damariscotta/Newcastle Bridge, every Sunday from 12 to 1:00- Bridges for Peace. For more information, contact dstern [at] tidewater [dot] net
Deer Isle- Mondays, 4- 4:30 p.m., Across from the high school directly in front of the ball field. FMI: Dud Hendrick, 348-2511 or Pat Wheeler 348-5267.
Eastport- Saturdays, 11 am-noon, on the sidewalk outside the post office on Washington Street. FMI: Ann at connoink [at] netscape [dot] net
Ellsworth- Sundays, noon-1:00 p.m., on Union River Bridge. The Ellsworth Area Peace Group.
Freeport- Sundays, 5 p.m., First Parish Church, 40 Main Street (across from the Gap). FMI: Judy at JAHpknsAB [at] netscape [dot] net Candlelight peace vigil.
Hallowell- Tuesdays, 7:30-8 p.m., Hallowell bandstand. FMI: Cathie 623-6245. Candlelight peace vigil until the war is over.
Houlton- Fridays, noon to 12:30, silent vigil at the Peace Pole in Monument Park. FMI: Marilyn Roper 532-3797.
Kezar Falls- Route 25 Bridge Vigil- Saturday, 10:00AM to 11:00AM. FMI: Dianne at ds167 [at] psouth [dot] net
Lincolnville Beach- Sundays, noon-1 p.m., Ducktrap Bridge. FMI: John Pincince at 230-2410.
Newcastle-Wednesdays, 12 noon for 15 minutes. Newcastle Square Park (next to the Congregational Church).
Orono- Sundays, 11a.m.-1p.m., Stillwater River Bridge in downtown Orono. FMI: Peter Millard at 866-3503.
Pittsfield- Sundays, 7 p.m., inside Pittsfield Universalist Church. Bring candles. FMI: Sharon Mack, 487-9249 or sharonkileymack [at] hotmail [dot] com If cannot attend, join in spirit by reflecting on a peaceful earth.
Portland- Fridays, 6-7 p.m., Monument Square. FMI: Jacqui, 934-1911 or jacquio50 [at] yahoo [dot] com [NOTE: this vigil is currently inactive, but Jacqui would restart if people will join her.]
Portland- Fridays at Noon outside the Nickelodeon Theater. For more information, contact contact, Mary Luby at 207-0060
Portland- Sundays [See South Portland listing below.]
Presque Isle- Sundays 12-1PM.
Rockland- Mondays through Saturdays, 5-6 p.m., Sundays, noon. Corner of Park and Main Streets. FMI: 273-3247.
Skowhegan- Sundays 12-1, Margaret Chase Smith bridge. FMI:hayrus@gwi.net.
So.Berwick- Sundays, 11:30-noon, War Memorial on Rte 4. FMI: Rena Lassel,renalassel@hotmail.com or Nora Irvine, journeybag [at] aol [dot] com
So. Portland- Sundays, 12-1, South Portland end of Casco Bay Bridge. Convenient parking nearby. FMI: David Millard, millard49 [at] hotmail [dot] com
Winthrop- Saturdays, 9- 9:30 am, Downtown Winthrop. Winthrop Area People for Peace. FMI: Theresa K, 685-9604.
WOMEN IN BLACK
Augusta- Fridays, 12:30-1 p.m., Lithgow Library, Winthrop Street. FMI: Lucia, 549-3061.
Belfast- Sundays, noon, Southeast corner (Hayford Building) of High and Main Street, FMI: Maureen, 338- 4776, gmjko [at] yahoo [dot] com
Farmington- Fridays noon-12:30, Post Office. FMI: Judy Rawlings 293-2580 or Lee Sharkey, 293-2390 or http://faculty.umf.maine.edu/~sharkey/wib.htm.
Freeport- Saturdays, 10 a.m., Park on the corner of police/fire building. FMI: Alicia-865-6202 or email aliciaharding1 [at] verizon [dot] net
Norway- Saturdays, 10-11 a.m., Witherell Park across from library. FMI: Claire, 674-2358.
Portland- Fridays, noon, Nickelodeon theater, Middle and Temple Streets.
Portland-Fridays, 5-5:30 p.m., Corner of High and Congress Streets. FMI: 772-0680.
Skowhegan- Sundays, 2 p.m.
So. Portland- Tuesdays, 5:30-6:00 p.m., Cottage Road at Pillsbury St. FMI: 767-3003.
Wells- Sundays, noon-12:30 pm, Rt. 1, in front of Ocean View Cemetery, across from Wells Junior High School. FMI: Betty Williams, 646-5772. back to the top
WEEKLY VIGIL AGAINST TORTURE & FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
Wednesdays, 12:30 - 1 pm, Monument Square, Congress Street, Portland. FMI: Elaine McGillicuddy, ElaineBeatrice [at] maine [dot] rr [dot] com
INTERFAITH VIGIL TO END THE WAR AND TO NOT START ANY MORE
Wednesdays, 12:00 Noon to 1:00 pm in Monument Square, Portland
