Events

1/13 Peace Connection, discussion on Gaza & actions we can take
1/14 Gaza 101, introductory workshop on Gaza

Ongoing Demonstrations Against Israel's Assault on Gaza

Mondays, 4-5:30pm, every Monday as long as Israel continues the massacre in Gaza. Protest in front of the federal building, 5th and I, in Sacramento. Veterans for Peace, 916-698-8131

Tuesdays, 4-6pm, 16th & J Sts. weekly vigil. SacPeace, 916-448-7157

See listings below for more information.

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, Jan 13, 4 - 6pm, Protest the Israeli Massacre In Gaza & Weekly peace vigil. 16th & J, Sac 916-448-7157

Tuesday, Jan 13, 6:30pm, Monthly Peace Connection. Discussion on the Invasion of Gaza, what actions we can take, and how we can educate others when the media is unable/unwilling to convey an accurate picture. Luna's Cafe 1414, 16th St, Sac. 916-448-7157

Wednesday, Jan 14, 6:30pm, Gaza 101: an introductory workshop on the people, geography, history and politics of the Gaza Strip. 909 12th St, Sac. Organized by: Sacramento Area Peace Action and Al-Awda. Info: 916-448-7157

Thursday, Jan 15, 7pm, Economist Gene Coyle to speak on Practical and Radical Responses to the Economic and Environmental Crises; he will look at the crises and propose solutions, group discussion to conclude his talk. Garden Rm, Sierra 2 Center, 2791 24th St, Sac. Free, donations welcome. Info: Ellen, 916-369-5510, http://www.marxistschool.org

Saturday, Jan 17, 11:30a - 1:30p, 3rd Saturday vigil: Bring all the Troops Home Now! Fulton & Marconi, Sac 916-448-7157

Monday, Jan 19, 12 - 1pm, Noon Hour Vigil Against the Death Penalty, North Steps/State Capitol. Info: Georgia Lyga, 916-455-1796, lygageorgiann [at] yahoo.com

Monday, Jan 19, 4 - 5:30pm, Every Monday as long as Israel continues the massacre in Gaza. Protest in front of the federal building, 5th and I, in Sacramento. Use our signs or bring your own. While you are there, think of going inside to Doris Matsui’s office if you live in her district, and let her staff know how you feel about our tax dollars subsidizing this unspeakable horror through billions of dollars in U.S. aid to Israel. Information: Veterans for Peace, 916-698-8131.

Monday, Jan 19, 6 - 8pm, Sacramento 9/11 Truth: Questioning the War on Terror, monthly meeting, Denny's meeting room - 3rd/J Sts, Sac, afreedmind [at] yahoo.com; 916-372-8433

Tuesday, Jan 20, 4 - 6pm, Protest the Israeli Massacre In Gaza and weekly Vigil to End the Occupation, bring the troops & bases home, 16th & J Sts, Sac 916-448-7157

Wednesday, Jan 21, 6:00pm, Palestine Taskforce meeting, 909 12th St, Sac; sacpeace [at] dcn.org, 916-448-7157

Wednesday, Jan 21, 7:15pm, CAAC Goes To The Movies, Bolivia-Revolution You Didn't See from Oxfam Paraguay: Painful Harvest shows the harmful effects of growing GMO soybean crops, and Afghan Massacre: The Convoy of Death, exposing US complicity in the massacre of thousands of Afghan prisoners of war. 1640 9th Ave, Info: 916-446-3304

Wednesday, Jan 21, 7pm, Palestine Speaker Series: the first event of the series will focus on the history of Palestine. Info: 916-448-7157, sacpeace [at] dcn.org

Friday, Jan 23, 6:30pm, Cuban black beans and rice dinner, to raise funds for hurricane reconstruction in Cuba. By Central America Action Committee, suggested donation $10-30. RSVP's appreciated. Southside Park Co-housing Common House, 434 T St, Sac. Info or to rsvp: caac2 [at] copper.net or 916-457-5018.

Saturday, Jan 24, 11a - 1p, continuing seminar on foreign policy and nuclear weapons, Hart Center, 915 27th St., Sac. All welcome. Info: 916-482-4627.

Saturday, Jan 24, 12 - 1pm, Come protest military recruiters entrance to Natomas Marketplace. Info: 916-606-4303

Sunday, Jan 25, 12 - 2pm, Demand Peace Now! Demonstration and vigil, organized by Veterans for Peace (VFP); bring your signs and banners with peace messages. 16th & Broadway, Sac. Info: 916-456-4595. Weather permitting.

Tuesday, Jan 27, 4 - 6pm, Weekly peace vigil: No more war! 16th & J, Sac 916-448-7157

Tuesday, Jan 27, 7pm, 4th Tuesday Films: Palestine Blues, the film follows the repercussions of the Israeli security wall and settlement expansion in Palestinian farming communities of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. Instead of focusing on the Wall as an object, Palestine Blues examines the grassroots resistance movement that has sprung up against it. 909 12th St, Sac. Info: 916-448-7157, sacpeace [at] dcn.org

Wednesday, Feb 4, 7pm, Anarchists Against the Wall speaking/fundraising tour, to discuss their work opposing the Israeli separation wall through demonstrations and direct action. Final details TBA.

To contact Sacramento Area Peace Action, please call us at 916-448-7157
or email us at sacpeace [at] dcn.org.

Sacramento Area Peace Action, working to end U.S. militarism since 1983.

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