Northampton Committee to Stop the War in Iraq

Northampton Committee
To Stop the War in Iraq

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Friday Night Film Series

Most Friday nights at 7:00 p.m., we show a documentary film relating to peace and justice at the Media Education Foundation, 60 Masonic Street in Northampton. The screenings are free. [Full Schedule]

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May 30

Occupation 101
A comprehensive rundown of the situation in the Occupied Territories

Pastors for Peace Caravan to Cuba

Sunday, June 15, 5:30 p.m.
First Churches, downtown Northampton

The Caravan to Cuba bus will stop in Northampton to collect passengers and donations, and to hold a dinner festival with music and fun. This year, the Caravan needs music equipment in addition to the usual embargoed humanitarian aid. Contact Ruth at 256-4881 to find out exactly what's needed.

The Iraq Moratorium

United for Peace and many other organizations are calling for actions on the third Friday of every month. The Moratorium started September 21, 2007 and is planned to continue until the war stops.

Local Moratorium Actions for Moratorium #10: June 20, 2008

Vigil, noon - 1:00 p.m.: meet in front of Edwards Church, State Street and Main Street. Activities depend on weather and inclination, and have included singing, marching, and sidewalk chalking.
If you are planning any other local actions, let us know! [e-mail]

For more information, visit the Iraq Moratorium web site.

Democracy Now!
Is Back on Cable

Northampton Local Access Cable, Channel 15
Weekdays at 8:00 a.m., 7:00 p.m. and midnight

Northampton's local access cable channel, channel 15, is up and running again, and it has Democracy Now! three times a day!

You can also listen to Democracy Now! on WMUA 91.1 at 8:00 a.m., and Valley Free Radio WXOJ 103.3 at 5:00 p.m.

Weekly Peace Vigil

Join our weekly vigil for peace and against the Iraq war, Saturdays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., in front of the County Courthouse (on Main Street between Gothic and King), rain or shine.

[Further Details]

The Iraqi Children's Art Exchange Project

The Iraqi Children's Art Exchange Project is an active and evolving collection of photographs and children's art from Iraq and the USA. It is available for showing.

More details are available at the Art Exchange Project's new web site, http://www.iraqichildrensart.org.

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More Events

A comprehensive listing of Valley peace and justice events can be found at the Western Mass. AFSC's calendar.