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[Charles Underwood (peacecalendar]

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Peace Calendar for August 15, 2008

Editor's recommendation for this week:
   There are many activities relating to the Republican convention.
   If you are a non-violence advocate, consider the MN Peace Team training.
   If you are artistic, check out the UnConvention offerings at Intermedia,
etc.
   Make signs, make puppets, or learn first aid at the Bedlam Theater.
   If you are considering civil disobedience, organize with the Anti-War
Committee.
   Or just have a friend drop you off so you can walk in with Kathy Kelly
from Chicago.

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7/12 to 9/1, peace walk from Chicago (Grant Park) to St Paul (Republican
National Convention).  Details at http://www.vcnv.org or info [at] vcnv.org or
773-878-3815 or click on a date at http://www.wnpj.org/event/calendar

8/15 (7 to 9 pm) and 8/16 or 8/17 (8:30 to 5:30), intensive weekend
trainings to participate as peace team members during the Republican
National Convention. $35.  Send registrations to
minnesotapeaceteam [at] gmail.com or Minnesota Peace Team/Wojtan, 13341 Everest
Ave, Apple Valley 55124.  Questions?  612-483-6041. (Friday at Friends for a
Non-violent World, 1050 Selby Ave, St Paul.  Saturday or Sunday at St Paul
Area Council of Churches, 1671 Summit Ave, St Paul.)

Friday, 8/15, 4:15 to 5:30 pm, vigil to end US military/political support of
the Israeli occupation of Palestine, corner Summit and Snelling, St Paul.

Friday, 8/15, 4:30 to 5:30 pm, Northland Anti-War Coalition hosts Iraq
Moratorium picket, Canal Park. 250 Canal Park Dr, Duluth.
http://www.northlandantiwar.com or 715-394-6660.  (Please check on this one,
as I have contradictory information about a noon action that day.)

Friday, 8/15, 7 pm (and every Friday until the RNC convention), meditation
and vigil for peace at the RNC at the State Capitol lawn, St Paul.
http://www.rippleeffect08.com or 612-227-1817.

Friday, 8/15, 7 pm, support the march on the RNC and Stop the War silent
auction, Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar, 308 Prince St (corner of 4th and
Broadway in Lowertown), St Paul.  $10 at the door, plus opportunities for
bods on many items.  http://www.worldwidewamm.org

8/15 to 8/17, film "Secrecy" about 1940s origins of national security policy
and unexpected consequences today. Walker Art Center, 1750 Hennepin Ave,
Mpls.  http://walkerart.org/  $8.

Saturday, 8/16, 10 am, "Make Your Own Message" video workshop sponsored by
the Walker Art Center and the Uptake.org, Minneapolis Television Network,
125 Main St SE, Mpls.  http://www.truebluemn.com/calendar.html

Saturday, 8/16, 10 to 1, Coldsnap Legal Collective sponsors free Know Your
Rights and volunteer training for the RNC and aftermath, Hosmer Library
meeting room, 347 E 36th St, Mpls.  coldsnap [at] riseup.net

Saturday, 8/16, 1 to 3 pm, free workshops with Code Pink for those
interested in a creative presence at the RNC, Heart of the Beast Studio,
Plaza Verde, 1516 E Lake St, Mpls.  nancy [at] globalexchange.org

Saturday, 8/16, 1 pm community meeting to organize protest against the RNC,
May Day Bookstore, 301 Cedar Ave S, Mpls.  Volunteers of all abilities, all
availabilities needed.  612-379-3584.

Saturday, 8/16, 3 pm, Anti-War Committee hosts civil disobedience and direct
action training, 1313 - 5th St SE, Rm 102A, Dinkytown, Mpls.
http://www.antiwarcommittee.org or 612-379-3899.

Saturday, 8/16, 4 to 8 pm, MN Neighbors for Peace metro-wide potluck picnic,
Newell Park, 900 N Fairview Ave (corner Fairview and Pierce Butler Road), St
Paul.  http://www.mppeace.org

Saturday, 8/16, 4:30 pm, meeting of Protest RNC Coalition, Mayday Books, 301
Cedar Ave, West Bank, Mpls.  612-333-4719.  Last chance to go over every
group's plans and events, to share information regarding legal and other
items.

Saturday, 8/16, 5 to 8 pm, Communities United Against Police Brutality host
Copwatch training to learn about your rights in general and while
documenting police conduct, Walker Church, 3100 - 16th Ave S, Mpls.
612-874-7867.

Saturday, 8/16, 7 pm, Heba Amin Projects on Roof, Obsidian Arts, 2948
Chicago Ave, Suite 220, Mpls.  http://www.truebluemn.com/calendar.html (I
have no idea what this is, but True Blue Minnesota has it on their
RNC-related website, so I imagine it is some sort of video project.)

8/17 to 8/19, 10 am to 6 pm, street medic training (24 hours total) covering
basic first aid, chemical weapons protocol, street options for medics,
Bedlam Theater, 1501 S 6th St, West Bank, Mpls.  Write to
seadsofpeace [at] riseup.net  or go to http://www.seeds-of-peace-collective.org/
for further information.)

Sunday, 8/17, North Star Health Collective offers all-day course with intro
to general first aid, CPR and AED, along with some specific skills for
treating protest injuries, meet at U of M, inside 720 Washington Ave SE,
Mpls.  Meet in lobby and go to space.  http://northstarhealth.wordpress.com/

Sunday, 8/17, noon to 4 pm,  Coldsnap Legal Collective sponsors free Know
Your Rights and volunteer training for the RNC and aftermath, Hosmer Library
meeting room, 347 E 36th St, Mpls.  coldsnap [at] riseup.net

Sunday, 8/17, 12:15 to 2 pm, retired ELCA pastor and New Orleans recovery
organizer speaks on "Justice Issues in the Face of Disaster Recovery,"
Central Lutheran Church, 3rd Ave and 12th St, next to Convention Center,
Mpls.  Lunch available for $7.  Validated parking in ramp on south side of
church.  dhilden [at] coscast.net or 612-825-1581.

Sunday, 8/17, 1 to 2:30, meeting of Youth Against War and Racism to plan the
student strike on September 4, YAWR office, 3024 Chicago Ave S, Mpls.
http://yawr.org/strike  (Note: meeting may have changed to Bedlam Theater,
due to puppet making.)

Sunday, 8/17, 1 pm, help do outreach for days 1 and 4 at the RNC, make
banners,hang posters, do calling, 1313 - 5th St SE, rm. 213, Dinkytown,
Mpls.  http://www.antiwarcommittee.org or 612-379-3899.

Sunday, 8/17, 2 to 5 pm, Youth Against War and Racism makes puppets for the
protests against the RNC, Bedlam Theater, 1501 S 6th St, West Bank, Mpls.
http://www.yawr.org  Puppet workshops are led by Chris Lutter of Puppet Farm
Arts, http://puppetfarm.org/lutter.html  Please RSVP tytymo [at] gmail so they
know how many folks to plan for.

8/17 to 8/23, Friends for a Nonviolent World sponsors People Camp at
Northern Pines near Park Rapids.  http://www.fnvw.org

Monday, 8/18, 6:30 pm, movie "Life in Occupied Palestine," and discussion,
St Joan of Arc Church, Hospitality Hall, 4537 - 3rd Ave S, Mpls.
http://www.worldwidewamm.org

Monday, 8/18, 7 to 9 pm, free workshops with Code Pink for those interested
in a creative presence at the RNC, Heart of the Beast Studio, Plaza Verde,
1516 E Lake St, Mpls.  nancy [at] globalexchange.org

Monday, 8/18, 7 pm, David Moulton reports back on the Pastors for Peace aid
caravan to Cuba, Lafayette Community Center, 3026 Minnesota Ave, Park Point
(near Duluth).  jrkilgour [at] yahoo.com

Tuesday, 8/19, 5 pm dinner (optional, reservations necessary), 7:30 reading
to benefit Peace Island, featuring Bill Tilton, Cass Dalglish, Frank
Kroncke, Freya Manfred, John Milton, Lorna Landvik, Phebe Hanson, Roy
McBride, Susu Jeffrey and Thomas R Smith, University Club, 420 Summit Ave,
St Paul.  http://www.peaceisland.us/info/events/events.html

Wednesday, 8/20, 6 to 9 pm, Youth Against War and Racism makes puppets for
the protests against the RNC, Bedlam Theater, 1501 S 6th St, West Bank,
Mpls.  http://www.yawr.org  Puppet workshops are led by Chris Lutter of
Puppet Farm Arts, http://puppetfarm.org/lutter.html  Please RSVP
tytymo [at] gmail so they know how many folks to plan for.

Wednesday, 8/20, 7 to 9 pm, free workshops with Code Pink for those
interested in a creative presence at the RNC, Heart of the Beast Studio,
Plaza Verde, 1516 E Lake St, Mpls.  nancy [at] globalexchange.org

Wednesday, 8/20, 7 pm, peace marshall and volunteer trainings for the March
on the RNC and to Stop the War on September 1, Waite House, 2529 - 13th Ave
S, Mpls.  http://www.worldwidewamm.org or info [at] marchonrnc.org or
612-379-3584.

Thursday, 8/21, noon to 1 pm, Don Fraser, former US congressman and Mpls
mayor will discuss "Human Rights and US foreign Policy in a Post-9/11
World," Fredrickson & Byron PA, US Bank Plaza, 200 South 6th St, suite 4000,
Mpls.  http://www.mnadvocates.org

Thursday, 8/21, 5:15 to 7:45 pm, sneak preview for True Blue Minnesota's
planned RNC activities, Kellogg Square, 3rd floor, Downtown St Paul.
http://www.truebluemn.com

8/22 (7 to 9 pm) and 8/23 or 8/24 (8:30 to 5:30), Hennepin Avenue United
Methodist Church, 511 Groveland Ave, Mpls, intensive weekend trainings to
participate as peace team members during the Republican National Convention.
$35.  Send registrations to minnesotapeaceteam [at] gmail.com or Minnesota Peace
Team/Wojtan, 13341 Everest Ave, Apple Valley 55124.  Questions?
612-483-6041

Friday, 8/22, 4:15 to 5:30 pm, vigil to end US military/political support of
the Israeli occupation of Palestine, corner Summit and Snelling, St Paul.

Friday, 8/22, 7 pm (and every Friday until the RNC convention), meditation
and vigil for peace at the RNC at the State Capitol lawn, St Paul.
http://www.rippleeffect08.com or 612-227-1817.

Saturday, 8/23, noon to 4 pm,  Coldsnap Legal Collective sponsors free Know
Your Rights and volunteer training for the RNC and aftermath, Walker Library
meeting room, 2880 Hennepin Ave, Mpls.  coldsnap [at] riseup.net

Saturday, 8/23, 1 to 3 pm, free workshops with Code Pink for those
interested in a creative presence at the RNC, Heart of the Beast Studio,
Plaza Verde, 1516 E Lake St, Mpls.  nancy [at] globalexchange.org

Saturday, 8/23, 2 pm, peace marshall and volunteer trainings for the March
on the RNC and to Stop the War on September 1, Walker Methodist Church, 3104
- 16th Ave S, http://www.worldwidewamm.org or info [at] marchonrnc.org or
612-379-1384.

Saturday, 8/23, 7 pm, author and theologian Jim Douglass speaks on his new
book "JFK and the Unspeakable" about the assassination of JFK and its
relation to war/peace issues and contacts with Kruschev, St Frances Cabrini
Church, 1500 Franklin Ave SE,, Mpls.  eolof001 [at] umn.edu

Sunday, 8/24, 1 to 4:45 pm,  Coldsnap Legal Collective sponsors free Know
Your Rights and volunteer training for the RNC and aftermath, Merriam Park
Library meeting room, 1831 Marshall Ave, St Paul.  coldsnap [at] riseup.net

Sunday, 8/24, 1 to 2:30, meeting of Youth Against War and Racism to plan the
student strike on September 4, YAWR office, 3024 Chicago Ave S, Mpls.
http://yawr.org/strike  (Note: meeting may have changed to Bedlam Theater,
due to puppet making.)

Sunday, 8/24, 2 to 5 pm, Youth Against War and Racism makes puppets for the
protests against the RNC, Bedlam Theater, 1501 S 6th St, West Bank, Mpls.
http://www.yawr.org  Puppet workshops are led by Chris Lutter of Puppet Farm
Arts, http://puppetfarm.org/lutter.html  Please RSVP tytymo [at] gmail so they
know how many folks to plan for.

Monday, 8/25, 7 to 8:30 pm, NLG sponsors legal observer/videographer
training for RNC, Hamline University Law School, Moot Court Room, 1536
Hewitt Ave, St Paul.  RSVP to genab [at] visi.com

Monday, 8/25, 7 to 9 pm, free workshops with Code Pink for those interested
in a creative presence at the RNC, Heart of the Beast Studio, Plaza Verde,
1516 E Lake St, Mpls.  nancy [at] globalexchange.org

Monday, 8/25, 7 pm, RNC Infoline volunteer training for Arise information
hotline (612-871-2283) to be staffed from 8 am to midnight on Friday 8/29
through Friday 9/5, for information about public protest/action schedules,
transit and transportation, community resources, rumor control and referrals
for medical and legal, Arise Bookstore, 2441 Lyndale Ave S, Mpls.
http://www.arisebookstore.org

Tuesday, 8/26, 7 to 8:45 pm, NLG sponsors legal observer/videographer
training for RNC, William Mitchel College of Law, room 223, 875 Summit Ave
(at Victoria), St Paul.  RSVP genab [at] visi.com

Wednesday, 8/27, 5 to 10 pm,  sign painting workshop in preparation for the
RNC and the Liberty Parade, Bedlam Theater, 1501 S 6th St, West Bank, Mpls.

Wednesday, 8/27, 6 to 9 pm, Youth Against War and Racism makes puppets for
the protests against the RNC, Bedlam Theater, 1501 S 6th St, West Bank,
Mpls.  http://www.yawr.org  Puppet workshops are led by Chris Lutter of
Puppet Farm Arts, http://puppetfarm.org/lutter.html  Please RSVP
tytymo [at] gmail so they know how many folks to plan for.

Wednesday, 8/27, 7 to 9  pm, free workshops with Code Pink for those
interested in a creative presence at the RNC, Heart of the Beast Studio,
Plaza Verde, 1516 E Lake St, Mpls.  nancy [at] globalexchange.org

8/27 to 8/30, annual national Veterans for Peace convention "Peace, Liberty
and Justice for All," at the Mall of America Ramada (formerly the
Thunderbird), Bloomington, MN.  $200 full program registration.  Jim
Steinhagen at 612-722-1112.

8/28 and 8/29, 10 am to 2 pm, join Starhawk and the Upwelling Circle: Court
an Upwelling of Earth Wisdom at the RNC, Coldwater Spring, 1.5 miles south
of Minnehaha Falls, (from highway 55, turn east at 54th St, take immediate
right, continue south on frontage road to Magickal Activist Day Camp at
Sacred Coldwater Spring), Mpls.  Wear comfortable outdoor clothes, sturdy
shoes, chair or blanket to sit on, bag lunch and fruit or treat to share.
Bring a water container for sacred spring water.
http://www.friendsofcoldwater.org

Thursday, 8/28, 5 to 7 pm, sign painting workshop in preparation for the RNC
and the Liberty Parade, Bedlam Theater, 1501 S 6th St, West Bank, Mpls.
Then all are invited to White Bear Lake for a pre-party celebration,
drumming, boating and swimming, hosted by Mary Jane LaVigne (see following
announcement.)  Mina at 612-481-3186.

Thursday, 8/28, 7 pm, Drum Boat Hope Float, hosted by Mary Jane LaVigne, 31
Birchwood Lane, St Paul.  Bring boats, drums, costumes or swimsuits, food
and drink to share, out-of-town guests, to a party with Mary Jane LaVigne
and Allen Christian, Mina and Greg Leierwood, Barak Obama (via TV) and a
Floating Polar Bear on gorgeous White Bear Lake.  Questions?  Call Mina at
612-481-3186.

Thursday, 8/28, 6:30 to 8:15 pm, the Seattle Peace Chorus gives concert as
part of Peace Train tour, Presbyterian Church of the Apostles, 701 E 130th
St, Burnsville.  952-890-7877.
Freewill offering.  Local musicians wanted to join the chorus.

Thursday, 8/28, 7:30 pm, free film "The Listening Project" about how people
around the world answer the question "What does the world think of America?"
Walker Art Center, 1750 Hennepin Ave, Mpls.  http://walkerart.org

8/29 (5 to 7  pm) and 8/30 (8:30 to 5:30), Macalester-Plymouth United
Church, 1658 Lincoln Ave, St Paul, intensive weekend trainings to
participate as peace team members during the Republican National Convention.
$35.  Send registrations to minnesotapeaceteam [at] gmail.com or Minnesota Peace
Team/Wojtan, 13341 Everest Ave, Apple Valley 55124.  Questions?
612-483-6041

Friday, 8/29, 11 am to 12:30 pm, NLG sponsors legal observer/videographer
training for RNC, William Mitchel College of Law auditorium, 875 Summit Ave
(at Victoria), St Paul.  RSVP genab [at] visi.com

Friday, 8/29, 12:30 to 2 pm, NLG sponsors legal observer finishing school
for RNC, William Mitchel College of Law auditorium, 875 Summit Ave (at
Victoria), St Paul.  RSVP genab [at] visi.com

Friday, 8/29, 5 to 10 pm, sign painting workshop in preparation for the RNC
and the Liberty Parade, Bedlam Theater, 1501 S 6th St, West Bank, Mpls.

Friday, 8/29, 7 pm (and every Friday until the RNC convention), meditation
and vigil for peace at the RNC at the State Capitol lawn, St Paul.
http://www.rippleeffect08.com or 612-227-1817.

Friday, 8/29, 7:30 pm, MN Vets for Peace sponsors former UN weapons
inspector Scott
Ritter talking about "The Iran Talks," at the Veterans for Peace Convention,
Ramada Mall of America, 2300 E American Blvd, Bloomington.  612-821-9141.

Saturday, 8/30, 11 am to 12:30 pm, NLG sponsors legal observer/videographer
training for RNC, William Mitchel College of Law auditorium, 875 Summit Ave
(at Victoria), St Paul.  RSVP genab [at] visi.com

Saturday, 8/30, 1 to 3 pm, free workshops with Code Pink for those
interested in a creative presence at the RNC, Heart of the Beast Studio,
Plaza Verde, 1516 E Lake St, Mpls.  nancy [at] globalexchange.org

Saturday, 8/30, 12:30 to 2 pm, NLG sponsors legal observer finishing school
for RNC, William Mitchel College of Law auditorium, 875 Summit Ave (at
Victoria), St Paul.  RSVP genab [at] visi.com

Saturday, 8/30, 3 pm, former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter talks about
"The Iran Talks,"  William Mitchell College of Law, auditorim, 875 Summit
Ave, St Paul.  612-827-5364.

Saturday, 8/30, 6 pm, New Moon Ritual for an Upwelling of Earth Wisdom led
by Starhawk and the local Upwelling Circle, Mounds Park, ancient sacred
burial site above the Mississippi River, St Paul.  Walk the labyrinth,
prepart the rite.  Directions: follow Mounds boulevard exit off I-94 (east
of downtown St Paul), follow Mounds Blvd up the bluff, park along the road.

Saturday, 8/30, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, The UnConventional Gathering Place opening
reception, with RNC-related interactive performances by Politaoke, Nonsense
Company/Prince Myshkin and unveiling of gallery installations, Intermedia
Arts, 2822 Lyndale Ave S, Mpls.  http://www.truebluemn.com/calendar.html
(Media installations remain until November 8.)

Saturday, 8/30, 10 to 11 pm, Chris Baker project Urban Echo at Intermedia
Arts, 2822 Lyndale Ave S, Mpls  Part of Solutions Volume 3,
http://www.solutionstwincities.org or see
http://www.truebluemn.com/calendar.html

Sunday, 8/31, 10 am to 2 pm, veterans Solemn Memorial March on the RNC, in
solidarity with detainees who have been tortured, Minnesota State Capitol,
75 Rev Martin Luther King Boulevard, St Paul.  Orange jumpsuits available
for $10.  tuvecino [at] redwing.net or 651-388-3898.

Sunday, 8/31, 11 am to 12:30 pm, NLG sponsors legal observer/videographer
training for RNC, William Mitchel College of Law auditorium, 875 Summit Ave
(at Victoria), St Paul.  RSVP genab [at] visi.com

Sunday, 8/31, 12:30 to 2 pm, NLG sponsors legal observer finishing school
for RNC, William Mitchel College of Law auditorium, 875 Summit Ave (at
Victoria), St Paul.  RSVP genab [at] visi.com

Sunday, 8/31, 1 pm, Liberty Parade down Nicollet Mall to Loring Park, with
music, speakers, art displays and activities, all to answer the question
"What does liberty mean to you?" downtown Mpls.  http://theunconvention.com
or http://www.libertyparade2008.com/lp/

Sunday, 8/31, 1 to 2:30, meeting of Youth Against War and Racism to plan the
student strike on September 4, YAWR office, 3024 Chicago Ave S, Mpls.
http://yawr.org/strike  (Note: meeting may have changed to Bedlam Theater,
due to puppet making.)

Sunday, 8/31, 2 to 5 pm, Youth Against War and Racism makes puppets for the
protests against the RNC, Bedlam Theater, 1501 S 6th St, West Bank, Mpls.
http://www.yawr.org  Puppet workshops are led by Chris Lutter of Puppet Farm
Arts, http://puppetfarm.org/lutter.html  Please RSVP tytymo [at] gmail so they
know how many folks to plan for.

Sunday, 8/31, 2 pm, peace marshall and volunteer trainings for the March on
the RNC and to Stop the War on September 1, U of M, Hubert Humphrey
Building, room 30, 301 - 19th Ave S, Mpls.  http://www.worldwidewamm.org or
info [at] marchonrnc.org or 612-379-3584.

Sunday, 8/31, 7 pm, former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter talks about
"The Iran Talks,"  First Unitarian Society of Mpls, 900 Mount Curve Ave,
Mpls.  carydberg [at] comcast.net

Sunday, 8/31, 7 pm, Rabbi Michael Lerner speaks on the Global Marshall Plan
at Shir Tikvah Temple, 50th and Girard, Mpls.  $10 (scholarships available).
RSVP at http://www.spiritualprogressives.org or
info [at] spiritualprogressives.org

Sunday, 8/31 (2 pm) to Monday, 9/1 (2 pm), Veterans for Peace 24-hour fast,
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 840 E 6th St, St Paul.  Wayne at 651-774-4008.

9/1 to 9/4, 1 to 9 pm, Translating Politics, a group exhibition featuring
painting, photography, sculpture, digital media and more, 1500 Jackson St
NE, Mpls.  http://truebluemn.com/calendar.html

9/1 to 9/4, 8 am to 8 pm, the Twin Cities Community of Ignatian Associates,
working with other , is providing a "Peaceful Presence"--a sanctuary to
which people can come during the RNC, at the Central Presbyterian Church,
500 Cedar Ave, St Paul.  Each day will open and close with public prayer led
by members of diverse denominations, with the remainder of the time spent in
quiet, allowing private prayer, contemplation or simply sitting.
http://www.ignatianassociates.org/events/peaceful-presence/

Monday, 9/1, 8 am, bus leaves from Peace Church in Duluth for big RNC march,
returns late the same evening.  $35.  Contact babylon2911 [at] yahoo.com or
http://www.wnpj.org or 728-9395.

Monday, 9/1, 10:30 am, grandmothers march at the RNC, meet at the corner of
Sherburne and Rice Sts by the Women's Consortium Building, 2 blocks north of
University on Rice, St Paul.  Wear all black, bring pots and pans to band
and an enlarged picture of a grandchild or child in a war-torn area.
grandmothers [at] gmail.com or 612-871-2229 or 612-227-3228.

Monday, 9/1, 11 am, starting from the MN Capital Building, big march on the
Republican National Convention "U.S. Out of Iraq Now!" St Paul.
http://www.marchonrnc.org or 612-379-3584.

Tuesday, 9/2, MN Eyes Wide Open (the famous "boots" memorial) display will
be at the MN capitol Grounds during the 2nd day of the Republican National
Convention.  The program from noon to 1 will include American Friends
Service Committee Chicago office director Michael McConnell and former State
Senator Becky Lourey.  About 50 volunteers are needed.  Volunteers needed at
6 am to set up, then at 1 pm to take down.  If you can help,  contact Gail
at GDaneker [at] aol.com or 651-647-5709.

9/2 and 9/3, 10 am to 10 pm, Peace Island: A Solutions-Driven Conference at
Concordia University, 275 Syndicate St N, St Paul.  Registration $50 plus
$10 lunch per day.  Topics include energy & the environment, global peace &
nonviolence, justice & human rights.  Many amazing and famous speakers,
including Starhawk, Lisa Ledwidge, Antonia Juhasz, Leslie Cagan, Kathy
Kelly, Medea Benjamin, Mel Duncan, Coleen Rawley, Ray McGovern, Ann Wright,
and many more.  http://www.PeaceIsland.us

Tuesday, 9/2, 12:30 pm, Rally for the Republic by Ron Paul supporters as a
counter-RNC convention, Target Center, downtown Mpls.  Tickets $17.76 (I
wonder how they came up with that exact figure).
http://www.campaignforliberty.com

Tuesday, 9/2, 12:30 to 7 pm, Ripple Effect festival for sustainability,
justice and equality, with Michael Franti, Anti-Flag, Dead Prez, Wookie
Foot, Matisyahu, Medea Benjamin, Will Steger and others, Minnesota State
Capitol, 75 Rev ML King Boulevard, St Paul.  http://www.rippleeffect08.com

Tuesday, 9/2, 4 pm, Poor People's Economic Human Rights Campaign sponsors
March for Our Lives, Mears Park, 221 E 5th St, St, St Paul.  612-821-2364 or
http://www.economichumanrights.org

Thursday, 9/4, 10 am to 8 pm, "American Politica Sideshow: Weird and Wild,"
a day-long sideshow of speakers, discussions, performances and Art on
Wheels, at the Weisman Museum, 333 E River Rd, East Bank U of M campus,
Mpls.  http://theunconvention.com/projects/events-at-the-weisman-art-museum/
or http://www.truebluemn.com/calendar.html

Thursday, 9/4, 1 to 8 pm, Peace Island Picnic, with a human peace sign (6 to
6:30), music (Tao Rodriguez-Seeger, Larry Long, David Rovics, Tuesday's
Robot and others), peace kite flying, MN TrueBlue Jumbotron programming, the
AFSC Costs of War display, a sing-a-long (6;30 to 7), and other UnConvention
events, Harriet Island, St Paul.
http://theunconvention.com/projects/peace-island-picnic
 
Thursday, 9/4, 4 pm, stand up to John McCain on the day he is declared
official Republican cendidate for the presidency, rally "No Peace for the
War Makers" at the State Capital, then march to the Xcel Center, St Paul.
http://www.antiwarcommittee.org or 612-379-3899.

Thursday, 9/4, student strike against the Republican National Convention. 11
am, walkout of class, them bus/carpool/bike/walk to the capitol, finally
noon to 4 antiwar festival, rally and theater. (A permitted protest and
march.)  Info at against.war [at] gmail.com or myspace.com/yawrMN or
651-210-5342.

Thursday, 9/4, 7 pm, former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter talks about
"The Iran Talks," Peace Prestyerrian Church, 7624 C edar Lake Rd S, St Louis
Park.  612-827-5364.

9/5 (6 pm) to 9/7 (5 pm), basic level Alternatives to Violence Workshop,
Hennepin County Men's Workhouse, 1145 Shenandoah Lane, Plymouth.
avperika [at] gmail.com or http://www.fnvw.blogspot.com

Saturday, 9/6, 10 to 11:30 am, meeting Homeless Veterans for Peace,
Peacehouse, 510 E Franklin, Mpls.  Bob Heberle, 612-789-9020.

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            VIGILS

Every Sunday, 9:30 to 10:45 am, vigil to Close Guantanamo-End Torture, 40th
St pedestrian overpass over 35W, Mpls.  952-465-2866.

Every Sunday, noon to 1 pm, peace vigil at Summit and Snelling, St Paul.
651-699-8655.

Every Sunday, 1 to 2 pm, St Crook Valley Peacemakers sponsors peace vigil at
the Stillwater bridge, Stillwater.  www.stcroixvalleypeacemakers.com or
651-275-0247.

Every Sunday (weather permitting), 3:30 to 4:30 pm, peace vigil on the I-94
footbridge just west of Snelling, St Paul.  Mike Madden, 651-644-2288.

Every Monday, 4:15 to 5:15 pm, Vigil in downtown White Bear Lake at
intersection of Highway 61 and 4th Street.  FFI: www.worldwidewamm.org

Every Tuesday, 4 to 5 pm, Peace walk, carrying signs in both directions from
the corner of Hwy 241 and Co Rd 19 (across from St. Michael's Church), St.
Michael.  FFI: regofam [at] earthlink.net

Every Tuesday, 4:30 to 5:30 pm, Peace vigil at 98th St. and Lyndale,
Bloomington.  952-831-4276.

Every Tuesday, 4:30 to 5:30 pm, peace vigil outside John Kline's office at
intersection of Burnsville Parkway and Nicollet, Burnsville.
family4peace [at] msn.com

Every Tuesday, 5 to 6 pm (all year), east end of Franklin bridge over the
Mississippi River, Mpls. carolynbelle [at] pressenter.com

Every Tuesday, 5 to 6 pm (back to summer hours), Penn Ave just north of 394,
Bryn Mawr neighborhood of Mpls.  bnlberry [at] netscape.net

Every Wednesday, 7 to 8 a.m., Vigil at Alliant Tech, 7430 Flying Cloud
Dr,Eden Prairie.  FFI: http://alliantaction.org

Every Wednesday, noon to 1, peace vigil across from the post office,
Mankato.  richard.wintersteen [at] mnsu.edu

Every Wednesday, 4:30 to 5:30 pm (winter hours), Grandmothers for Peace
vigil, 50th and Halifax, Edina (just west of France). www.worldwidewamm.org

Every Wednesday, 5 to 6 pm (back to summer hours), Vigil to end the
occupation of Iraq, Lake/Marshall bridge over the Mississippi. 
www.worldwidewamm.org

Every Wednesday, 4:30-5:30 pm, Peace vigil over footbridge at 85th Ave N and
Hwy 252, Brooklyn Park FFI 763-566-8255

Every Wednesday, 6 pm, peace vigil at signal light on Hwy 169, Belle Plaine.
JoAnne, 952-873-3315

Every Thursday, 7:30 to 9:30 am, peace banners on pedestrian bridge over
Cedar Ave just south of MOA, Bloomington.  (Take Old Shakopee Rd exit and
curl around.)  Roxanne at 952-891-1862.

Every Thursday, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Vigil in front of Lockheed Martin, NW
corner of Pilot Knob Road and Yankee Doodle Road in Eagan.  FFI:
family4peace [at] msn.com

Every Thursday, 4:30 to 6, vigil at 42nd (County Rd 9) and Winnetka Ave N,
New Hope.  carydberg [at] comcast.net

Every Thursday, 5 to 6 pm, Chisago City gathering for peace, Moberg Park on
Hwy 8, Chisago City.  AARONWOODJW [at] aol.com

Every Thursday, 5 to 6 pm, Peace vigil at intersection of Bridge and
Fountain Streets, Albert Lea.  sjmoore [at] smig.net

Every Friday, noon to 1 pm, Anti-Recruitment vigil ³Our Children Are Not
Cannon Fodder,² off Oak St and Washington Ave, East Bank of U, Minneapolis,
612-379-4716. 

Every Friday, 4:15 to 5:30 p.m., Vigil to end the occupation of Palestine,
Snelling and Summit, St. Paul.  steichenfm [at] usfamily.net

Every Friday, 4:30, Red Wing Alliance for Peace sponsors a vigil at John
Rick park, Red Wing, followed by potluck and discussion on alternate weeks.
tuvecino [at] redwing.net

Every Friday, 5 to 6 pm, peace vigil at Lagoon and Hennepin, Uptown Mpls. 
FFI: WAMM. 

Every Saturday, 9 am, Peace walk, Fern and Hwy. 95, Cambridge.  (8 block
walk) ytpsund [at] yahoo.com

Every Saturday, 11 am to noon, peace vigil at corner of Bridge and River St,
Chippewa Falls, WI.  FFI: lagoclam [at] aol.com or 715-726-0365.

Every Saturday, 11 to noon, Minnetonka weekly peace demonstration, at Hwy 7
and 101.  Park in Target Greatland lot; meet near entrance fountain.
carydberg [at] comcast.net

Every Saturday, 10:15 to noon, peace bannering on 40th St footbridge over
35W, Mpls.  952-465-2866.

Every Saturday, noon to 12:15, Vigil at Bridge Square (Division and 4th),
Northfield.  billmcgrath52 [at] gmail.com

Every Saturday, 2 to 3 pm, Mounds View peace vigil, SE corner of Hwy 10 and
University Ave NE in Blaine.  vanka485 [at] aol.com or 763-717-9168.

Every Saturday, 2 to 3 pm, Peace vigil at NE corner Co Hwy 10 & Univ Ave NE,
Blaine.  vanka485 [at] aol.com

(More vigils are listed at
http://www.worldwidewamm.org/takeaction/vigil/statevigils.html )