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DESCRIPTION:The Santa Cruz Chapter of the United Nations Association is sponsoring a 
 twilight vigil and remembrance to commemorate Hiroshima Day, August 6, 2017 
 from 6-8 PM at Clock Tower Park, downtown Santa Cruz.\n\nThis year’s 
 vigil is particularly important. On July 7, 2017, 122 members of the UN 
 General Assembly for the first time ever voted for a treaty banning the use 
 and possession of nuclear weapons. This international treaty will go into 
 effect on Dec. 20, 2017. The US, other nuclear powers and their allies 
 boycotted the vote and have not yet endorsed or signed the treaty. It is up 
 to us to organize and mobilize popular support for our country to become a 
 signatory.\n\nThis year’s commemoration will be honored by the presence 
 of crew members from the Veterans for Peace Golden Rule Project. The Golden 
 Rule is the recovered and restored original peace ship that set sail in 
 1958 to stop nuclear testing in the atmosphere, and which inspired the many 
 peace makers and peace ships that followed. It is currently touring the 
 West Coast and is currently docked in the Yacht Harbor. A member of the 
 crew will address the event and talk about their activities. The reborn 
 Golden Rule is sailing once more, to show that nuclear abolition is 
 possible, and that bravery and tenacity can overcome militarism.\n\nThere 
 will be musical performances by a wide array of local artists and an open 
 mic for those who would like to speak their piece regarding global 
 denuclearization.\n\nIf your organization would like to co-sponsor the 
 event please contact deetler@gmail.com. Your organization's name will then 
 appear as a co-sponsor on all publicity. We would also like to invite 
 speakers and musicians to the event. If you would like to speak or perform 
 please contact deetler@gmail.com or call at 831 334-8615.\n\nPlease 
 announce this gathering to members of your organization, congregation or 
 personal network and encourage them to participate. A large turn-out will 
 garner much needed media coverage.\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2017/07/25/18801027.php
SUMMARY:Hiroshima Day Vigil and Remembrance
LOCATION:Clock Tower Park, Santa Cruz
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2017/07/25/18801027.php
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