Thousands to attend tonight's (Wednesday's) 7:30 pm Candlelight Vigils for Cindy Sheehan

From the http://political.moveon.org/event/events/index.html?action_id=24 website:

Vigil for Cindy Sheehan

Wednesday, August 17, 2005 -- 7:30PM

Cindy Sheehan, mother of Army Specialist Casey Sheehan who was killed in Iraq, continues her vigil outside President Bush’s ranch in Crawford, Texas. She was recently joined by more moms who lost a child in Iraq and other military families. Meanwhile President Bush continues his five-week vacation and pledged Thursday to keep U.S. troops in Iraq—meaning more moms will lose a child.

Cindy has asked supporters to start candlelight vigils in their communities to support her and call for an end to the war. So, MoveOn is teaming up with True Majority and Democracy for America to host Vigils for Cindy Sheehan on Wednesday, August 17th, to show our solidarity with Cindy.

Our vigils will be simple and dignified. Together, we'll acknowledge the sacrifices made by Cindy Sheehan, her son, Casey and the more than 1,800 brave American men and women who have given their lives in Iraq—and their moms and families.

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Below are just a few of the larger vigils to be held in the greater Bay Area. An additional 150 other Bay Area vigils have been scheduled! To find the vigils that are closest to you, please see: http://political.moveon.org/event/events/index.html?action_id=24




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Bush Meet Cindy: Cindy Meet Bush
S.F. Federal Building at Golden Gate and Larkin
257 registered participant(s) (500 maximum)
San Francisco
CA
94103
Hosted by Stephen McNeil
Description Candle light vigil in support of Cindy Sheehan's witness to meet with the President about her concerns related to the war in Iraq.



Sisters for Cindy!
Milk Plaza, Market & Castro
136 registered participant(s) (500 maximum)
San Francisco
CA
94114
Hosted by Sister Mable Syrup
Description Please join some of the Sisters from the SF Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence for a peaceful and quiet half-hour candlelight vigil in support of Cindy Sheehan at Harvey Milk Plaza, Market & Castro. This is a public plaza at the Castro MUNI station, above ground. Please dress warmly and, if you are able, bring candles for yourselves and to share with others.



Let's get fired up!
Masonic b/w Oak and Fell
220 registered participant(s) (500 maximum)
San Francisco
CA
94118
Hosted by Holly Severson
Description Handicap accessible on paved walkway/sidewalk along Masonic street in panhandle of Golden Gate Park. Some people may bring dogs, so extremely allergic people beware. Let's fill up the walkway along Masonic from Fell to Oak street to show our support for Cindy and withdrawal from Iraq!



In remembrance of all of the victims of the Iraqi war
Rockridge Bart Station
169 registered participant(s) (300 maximum)
Oakland
CA
94618
Hosted by Teri Smith
Description We join in the suffering of the loss and grief that thousands have experienced as a result of this Iraqi war. Please bring candles to help bring light to the darkness.



Goapele & ChangeItAll.org Vigil for Sheehan
Grand Lake -- Grand Avenue and Lakepark Way. Overflow: The park across from the Grand Lake Theater. Oakland, CA 94610
129 registered participant(s) (600 maximum)
Oakland
CA
94610
Hosted by Justin Warren
Description Goapele and ChangeItAll.org stand with Cindy Sheehan and oppose the ongoing war in Iraq. Please join us for a candlelight vigil to demonstrate our support for Sheehan, urge President Bush to meet with her, and encourage dialogue and action that will end the Iraq war and promote peace worldwide. Please dress warmly and bring family, friends, co-workers and neighbors, and of course, candles! Placards, signs, etc. are optional but encouraged.



Let's start a groundswell
The French Hotel - Shattuck between Cedar & Vine
204 registered participant(s) (1000 maximum)
Berkeley
CA
94708
Hosted by Alyss Dorese
Description This event is on a public street



Berkeley/Albany Supports Cindy
All 4 Corners of Solano Ave. @ The Alameda
348 registered participant(s) (500 maximum)
Berkeley
CA
94707
Hosted by Emily Duffy
Description In support of Cindy Sheehan's brave vigil outside George W. Bush's Crawford, TX ranch, we'll peacefully assemble to light candles. We'll stand at all four corners of the intersection of Solano Ave. and The Alameda to show that Americans from all corners of country stand with Cindy in demanding that Bush end the occupation of Iraq and bring our troops home.



Alameda Peace Network Supports Cindy Sheehan
Alameda City Hall
93 registered participant(s) (250 maximum)
Alameda
CA
94501
Hosted by Alameda Peace Network
Description Bring a candle to City Hall to support Cindy Sheehan and all the victims of war and to join in solidarity with the peacemakers.



Light a candle for Cindy and the truth
On San Pablo in front of El Cerrito SHOPPING CENTER across from Carlton (someone else can run one at the BART - my mistake)
89 registered participant(s) (250 maximum)
El Cerrito
CA
94530
Hosted by Evelyn Hendricks
Description Silent vigil for peace and justice. Accessible from El Cerrito Bart 4 blocks away) with lots of free parking at El Cerrito Plaza.



Support Cindy Sheehan
Pleasant Hill Veteran's Memorial Plaza
270 registered participant(s) (1000 maximum)
Pleasant Hill
CA
94523
Hosted by Tony Martarella, Paula Aiello
Description Let us gather in support of Cindy Sheehan's Vigil in Crawford, Texas. We will meet at 7:30 P.M. at the Veterans Memorial Plaza, Boyd Road & Contra Costa Blvd, Pleasant Hill.



Marin Citizens for Cindy
Shell Gas Station on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard as you would enter the freeway 101 South
150 registered participant(s) (150 maximum)
Greenbrae
CA
94904
Hosted by Dolores Caruthers
Description This event is handicap accessible and there is parking in the areas, please be aware of parking signs. Bring candles, matches or lighters for yourself and extra if you have them. We will be standing on the sidewalk being careful not to block driveways and silently holding our candles in support of Cindy and in memory of Casey and all of the other lives that have been lost in this senseless "struggle". May call me at the 898-3434 or email at Zahwa1 [at] AOL.com



Ask Tom Lantos to support Cindy
400 El Camino (at 4th Ave SW corner)
149 registered participant(s) (1000 maximum)
San Mateo
CA
94401
Hosted by Carla King
Description This is the location of the office of Congressman Tom Lantos, who according to his office Friday, still had nothing to say about Cindy Sheehan. Let's help give him the courage to stand up for an end to an illegal and immoral war in a quiet and peaceful way.



Candles for Peace
Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church at The Alameda and McKendrie
218 registered participant(s) (1000 maximum)
San Jose
CA
95126
Hosted by Revd. John L. Freesemann
Description After gathering in front of Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church, we will silently walk to the nearby Highway 880 overpass to shine our Candles for Peace on those who drive beneath us. We will (officially) begin at 7:30 and end at 8:30. People may, of course, stand at the overpass for as long as they wish.



Vigil for Cindy Sheehan
4th St. & B St.
175 registered participant(s) (1000 maximum)
Santa Rosa
CA
95401
Hosted by Susan Lamont, Peace and Justice Center of Sonoma County
Description Join the Peace and Justice Center of Sonoma County as we honor the grief of Cindy Sheehan and her commitment to peace. Bring your signs and your commitment to peace. The Center's Executive Director, Elizabeth Stinson, is heading to Crawford on Tuesday and we hope to be in touch with her during the vigil. Elizabeth is our front person in the effort to separate troops from the military. We would like to honor her as well.



Vigil for Cindy Sheehan
North end of Central Park
193 registered participant(s) (200 maximum)
Davis
CA
95616
Hosted by Emily Saur
Description Candlelight vigil to support Cindy Sheehan and to end the war and bring the troops home. Bring friends and family. You can make supportive signs if you want. BRING YOUR OWN CANDLES.



Vigil at Sacramento City Hall
Sidewalk in front of old City Hall
406 registered participant(s) (500 maximum)
Sacramento
CA
95814
Hosted by Benjamin Sher
Description Come vigil to protest the occupation of Iraq and to demand action of the Sacramento City Council to adopt a resolution calling for the immediate withdrawal from Iraq.



Candlight Vigil in Support of Cindy Sheenan
Santa Cruz Town Clock
201 registered participant(s) (200 maximum)
Santa Cruz
CA
95060
Hosted by amber jayanti


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Wednesday, August 17, 2005 -- 7:30PM
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