*** TAKE ACTION TO END THE US WAR AND OCCUPATION IN IRAQ! ***
Help Chicagoans Understand that 100 Iraqis Die Each Day

Join AFSC in nonviolent direct action on September 21st which is both the International Day of Peace and the deadline of the Declaration of Peace. AFSC will be
assembling 100 + volunteers in Federal Plaza at noon on September 21st to create a stunning visual for the media and people of Chicago to show the daily
reality of Iraqi civilian casualties.

We need you to volunteer as an individual, or as someone willing to organize a 3-5 person affinity group. We do not expect arrests, but civil disobedience
options do exist within the framework of the action. Please wear a white shirt and bring a white sheet (preferably fitted). Supporters are needed also.

Day of Action: Thursday, September 21, Meet at AFSC, 11:00 a.m.
Please call or email AFSC to let us know if you will participate. Ask for Erin 312.427.2533, epolley (at) afsc.org
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UPCOMING EVENTS

NOW through mid September
Event: Anti Iran War Signature Ad

Sign this anti Iran war ad by the North Suburban Peace Initiative and post it in your local newspaper. Send an urgent message to the President and the
Congressional Representatives that we are in strong opposition to the possibility of another illegal, immoral and unnecessary war, this time with Iran. The
deadline for all signatures for the NSPI ad is June 15th.

Contact: www.nspipeace.org
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Friday, September 15
Event: Opening Screening of The Ground Truth

THE GROUND TRUTH depicts with ferocious honesty the terrible conflict in Iraq, a prelude to the even more challenging battles fought by soldiers when they
return home to personal demons, an uncomprehending public, and an indifferent government.

Location: Landmark's Century Centre, 2828 N. Clark St.
Contact: Amy Kolsky, akolsky1 (at) yahoo.com, www.thegroundtruth.net/
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Sunday, September 17, 1:00-4:00pm
Event: Community Potluck Feast

Join UNDER ONE TENT for their potluck themed `Welcoming as Peacemaking'. Your ticket to admission is bringing a favorite family-size potluck dish for 12 or
more (cold or warm). One dish per family. Potluck picnic featuring mixing, music, art, and performance. Celebrate with us on our wide front lawn. Main foods
served from Fellowship Hall at 1, desserts at 3.

Location: Galewood Community Church Chicago, 1776 N. Narragansett
Contact: Ms. Joyce Cervantes 773-889-3334, JoyIsTripling (at) sbcglobal.net, www.resourcesunlimited.org/under_one_tent_2006_invitation.htm
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Sunday, September 17, 2:00pm
Event: Middle East Solidarity Picnic Potluck

The Chicago chapter of the International Solidarity Movement (www.palsolidarity.org ) invites all solidarity activists that work on the Middle East to join us
for an afternoon of good food, community and brainstorming. We will ask representatives from organizations to briefly give an overview of their work and
current projects. There will be a report-back from the 5th Annual National Organizers' Conference of the U.S. Campaign to End the Occupation that takes place
in Dearborn, MI, Sept. 1-3, 2006.
**Please bring food to share, No alcohol allowed**
What to bring: lawn chairs, food to share, non-alcoholic beverages, ideas and enthusiasm.

Location: SMITH PARK, 2526 W. GRAND AVENUE, CHICAGO (We will be located on the south side of the park along Grand Avenue)
Contact: ISMinChicago (at) aol.com or 773-489-3505. Visit www.palsolidarity.org for information on ISM

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Sunday, September 17, 4:00pm
Event: Discussion of "Unconquerable World"

Join Neighbors For Peace for their monthly discussions about books that cover current affairs related to peace and justice. This month "Unconquerable World" by
Jonathan Schell will be discussed. All peace organizations are encouraged to begin their own study groups or join this discussion.

Location: Pick A Cup, Dodge and Dempster, Evanston
Contact: kelaine_12 (at) yahoo.com
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Monday, September 18, 6:30pm
Event: Theoretic Preparation for Uprooting Capitalism

The events worldwide this past year show that no one can predict which forces will move and in what way. The question is, will we be ready when masses of
people move in a revolutionary direction by projecting a concept of a new society that can help give their actions a direction? How can we make this a reality
in our work ahead in Chicago? Share your ideas..... Sponsored by News & Letters.

Location: 36 S. Wabash, Room 1440
Contact: 312 236 0799, arise (at) newsandletters.org, www.newsandletters.org
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Wednesday, September 20, 5:30pm
Event: Public Educational Forum with Amy Goodman

The Chicago Media Action and North Shore Coalition for Peace and Justice (NSCPJ) invite you to join them for a public educational forum with guest speaker Amy
Goodman. The host and executive producer of Pacifica Radio's daily TV and the radio news program "Democracy Now!" along with "Static" co-author and
investigative journalist, David Goodman once again take on government liars, corporate profiteers, and the media that has acted as their megaphone.

Dale Lehman of WZRD will provide introductions.
James Thindwa from Chicago Jobs with Justice will be our moderator.

Location: Leverone Hall, Northwestern University, Evanston Campus (just east of Foster St. and Sheridan Rd.)
Contact: Mitchell Szczepanczyk, msszczep (at) uchicago.edu
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Wednesday, September 20, 6:00-9:00pm
Event: Free Violence Prevention Training for Gay Men

Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self-Defense Center, NFP, presents a Self-Defense and Empowerment Workshop for GBTQ men and teens.

Self-Defense learning is practical, effective, empowering, and healing. In this participatory workshop you'll learn to: perceive danger sooner, control fear,
unite your mind, body and spirit to defend yourself and work with allies to reduce violence. Taught by gay men who are experienced instructors, this class is
open to GBTQ men and teens (15+) with parental permission. Call to reserve your place in this free seminar; space is limited. A full course is also
available.

Location: Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self-Defense Center, 1220 W. Belmont Ave.
Contact: www.thousandwaves.org/ 773-472-7663; info (at) thousandwaves.org
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Thursday, September 21
Event: Interfaith Rolling Fast Culmination and Peace Vigil

Join "Interfaith Rolling Fast", the North Shore Coalition for Peace and Justice and other Chicago-area residents to mark the International Day of Peace. In
solidarity with CodePink's "Troops Home Fast," rolling week-long fasts by local faith-based groups which began on August 6th will culminate on the 21st with a
breaking of breads of many cultures to be shared amongst participants and attendees.

Kathy Kelly and Dan Pearson from Voices for Creative Nonviolence will speak of recent experiences in Lebanon, Syria and the Mideast, a family who has recently
come to Evanston from Columbia where they have worked to build peace, by creating programs that work to preserve traditional African-Colombian culture and give
young people constructive activities in the arts, as an alternative to the violence of the streets and the brutal war will contribute song and dance from their
Columbian culture.

Location: Fountain Square, intersection of Davis and Orrington, Evanston, IL
Contact: Marcia Bernsten 847 912 0739
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Saturday, September 23, 1:00pm
Event: Make Noise for Peace

Join Southsiders for Peace and others who oppose the war in Iraqto MAKE NOISE FOR PEACE. There will be signs and bullhorns and passers-by are encouraged to
honk in support of the slogans "No blood for Oil", "Bring the Troops Home Now", "US out of the Middle East"

Location: 95th and Western
Contact: www.southsidersforpeace.com
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Sunday, September 24, 2pm
Event: Free Screening of Why We Fight

The documentary examines the extent to which the military-industrial complex not only profits from war, but also becomes a force that makes war happen. The
film is part of a series co-sponsored by the Oak Park Coalition for Truth and Justice and the Oak Park Public Library. A brief talk by history
instructor Joan Davis and discussion will follow.

Location: Oak Park Public Libray, 834 Lake Street, Oak Park
Contact: 708/668-7945, www.opctj.org
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Tuesday, September 26, 7:00 p.m.
Event: Town Hall Meeting on the Senn Referendum

Discussion on the Board of Education's undemocratic decision to put a military academy into Senn H.S. In oppostion to the sentiment of students, faculty,
parents, and wider community. Hear from both sides and make up your own mind.
The moderator will be the former president of Truman College, Dr. Phoebe Helm

Location: Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1500 West Elmdale
Contact: Senn Referendum Follow-Up Group. 773.250.3225
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Saturday, September 30, 1:00-4:30pm
Event: Public Discussion with Author David Korten

Earth Charter Community Alliance / Chicago invites you to a conversation with David Korten, author of The Great Turning: From Empire to Earth Community. David
presents a powerful vision of a Positive Future encouraging a shift from 5,000 years of war and patriarchy to a peaceful, sustainable and interconnected planet
with practical strategies. The time is now...We are the ones we've been waiting for. David is also co-founder of Yes Magazine, the Positive Futures Network
and When Corporations Rule the World.

Location: SGI Cultural Center, 1455 S. Wabash
Contact: (847)331-5236, www.earthcharterchicago.org/Events.html
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Saturday, September 30, 7:00pm
Event: Screening of Camden 28

This new documentary tells the story of the landmark legal case involving anti-Vietnam war activists known as the Camden 28 who were arrested in 1971 in a
draft board action. The resulting trial made legal history and represented the first victory of the anti-war movement of such actions.
Reflections by Michael Giocondo, one of the Camden 28, former Franciscan Brother and People's Weekly World reporter; current board member Chicago Committee to
Defend the Bill of Rights. Wine and cheese reception. $20 donation.

Location: Unity Center, 3339 S Halsted St.
Contact: 773-446-9932
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Saturday, September 30, 9:00 am
Event: Public Discussion with Author David Korten

Earth Charter Community Alliance / Chicago invites you to a conversation with David Korten, author of The Great Turning: From Empire to Earth Community. David
presents a powerful vision of a Positive Future encouraging a shift from 5,000 years of war and patriarchy to a peaceful, sustainable and interconnected planet
with practical strategies. The time is now...We are the ones we've been waiting for. David is also co-founder of Yes Magazine, the Positive Futures Network
and When Corporations Rule the World.

Location: Heartland Cafe, 7000 N. Glenwood and simulcast on WLUW - 88.7 fm
Contact: (847)331-5236, www.earthcharterchicago.org/Events.html
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Sunday, October 1, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Event: Brunch Discussion with author David Korten

Local First Chicago invites you to a conversation with David Korten, author of The Great Turning: From Empire to Earth Community. David presents a powerful
vision of a Positive Future encouraging a shift from 5,000 years of war and patriarchy to a peaceful, sustainable and interconnected planet with practical
strategies. The time is now...We are the ones we've been waiting for. David is also co-founder of Yes Magazine, the Positive Futures Network and When
Corporations Rule the World.

$20- in advance, $25 - at door, $12- students/seniors

Location: No Exit Cafe, 6970 N. Glenwood
Contact: (847)331-5236, www.earthcharterchicago.org/Events.html
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Saturday, October 7, 8:00pm
Event: 8th Annual Matthew Shepard March

This year's Matthew Shepard March for Lesbian, Gay, Bi & Trans Freedom will feature popular WVON talk show host Cliff Kelley as its keynote speaker. Besides
being a long time progressive who's agitated for civil rights, and against police brutality and war, Cliff has the added distinction of courageously taking the
lead in introducing a gay rights ordinance into the Chicago City Council -- way back in 1973. Cliff not only favors full equality for LGBT people, he speaks
out against those who would try to drive a wedge between the African American and gay communities. Sponsored by the Gay Liberation Network.

Location: march starts and concludes at the corner of Halsted and Roscoe
Contact: www.GayLiberation.org
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Sunday, October 8, 7:00pm
Event: Free Screening of "An Inconvenient Truth"

Join Wellington Avenue UCC in this screening that is part of the National Interfaith Power & Light Campaign. Global warming is real and it is caused by human
activity. We must begin immediate action to halt and reverse it. If the scientists are right, we have just ten years to avert a major catastrophe that could
send our planet into a tail-spin of extreme weather, floods, droughts, epidemics and killer heat waves beyond anything we have ever experienced.

Location: Wellington Avenue UCC, 615 W. Wellington Ave.
Contact: Pam Richart, 773.989.3346
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Wednesday, October 11, 7:00pm
Event: Screening of "Iraq For Sale"

In the film, acclaimed director Robert Greenwald (Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price, Outfoxed, and Uncovered) takes you inside the lives of soldiers, truck
drivers, widows and children who have been changed forever as a result of profiteering in the reconstruction of Iraq. Iraq for Sale uncovers the connections
between private corporations making a killing in Iraq and the decision makers who allow them to do so.

Brought to you by Northwest Suburban NOW and Chicago Area CodePINK.

Location: Countryside Unitarian Church, 1025 N. Smith, Palatine, IL
Contact: Please RSVP here www.dfalink.com/register.php%%
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Sunday, October 14, 6:00pm
Event: 3rd Annual Elizabeth I. Benson Awards Benefit

Honoring Michael McConnell from the American Friends Service Committee with Rev. Dr. Calvin Morris Presiding.
Michael McConnell is the main visionary and creative force behind The Eyes Wide Open Exhibit, a powerful presentation of the human cost of the Iraq war. His
dedication, faith, and unceasing work have been invaluable in exposing, to millions of people, the reality of war and the truth about this conflict.

Location: United Church of Christ, 615 W. Wellington Avenue
Contact: 773.935.0642, waucc (at) sbcglobal.net
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Sunday, October 14, 12:30-3:30pm
Event: 75th Anniversary Celebration

Please join the 57th St. Friends Meeting for their 75th Anniversary Celebration.

Location: Quaker House, 5615 S. Woodlawn
Contact: 773-288-3066 or fiftysevenfriends (at) yahoo.com
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*** Sponsored by AFSC ***
Saturday, October 28, 10:00am-4:00pm
Event: Inquest Iraq: Accountability and the War. A Public Hearing

Join AFSC and a group of concerned citizens for the Inquest Iraq Public Hearing to witness the personal testimony of panelists who possess first-hand knowledge
of U.S. foreign policy, military strategy, pre-war intelligence, and the impact of the invasion and occupation on both soldiers and Iraqi people. The Inquest
Iraq Campaign will raise public awareness and understanding regarding the human, economic, and political costs of the Iraq war. Through the provision of
information AFSC intends to empower people to hold government authority accountable for its actions and speak truth to power.

Location: Northwestern School of Law, Thorne Auditorium, 357 E. Chicago Ave
Contact: Jarred Butto, 312.427.2533x32, JButto (at) afsc.org
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*** Sponsored by AFSC ***
Saturday November 4 - Saturday November 18, 2006
Olive Harvest Delegation to Israel/Palestine

Join American Friends Service Committee and Interfaith Peace-Builders this fall to travel to Palestine/Israel. Your participation as an eyewitness to the
situation will enrich your understanding of the conflict and empower your work back in the U.S.

The delegation provides an excellent opportunity to participate in the Palestinian olive harvest season - generally a time of great community activism, where
people of all ages from Palestine, Israeli peace and justice groups, and international groups join farmers as they reap their harvest. In addition to
expressing solidarity, participants in the delegation will learn about obstacles that impact the harvest. Delegates will also confront and analyze the US role
in the conflict and wrestle with ways to translate your experience to others when you return home.

For more information on the delegation, what it offers, and how to apply: www.afsc.org/israel-palestine/activism/Delegation.htm
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ONGOING EVENTS

The Peace Museum is working on an endeavor "PEACE 2005". ?The museum will be offering patrons the opportunity to donate a peace crane to honor a friend, loved
one or colleague. Peace cranes will be suspended from the ceiling in our gallery, creating a colorful wall. The 1000 colorful cranes will create a "wall of
hope" for peace in 2005 in our gallery. Once we accumulate 1000 paper cranes, we will send the cranes to a hospital in Iraq. This will be a symbolic gesture to
the Iraqi people to demonstrate that we share in their wish for peace. Peace cranes may be purchased online by visiting www.peacemuseum.org and clicking
the membership button.

Thursdays, 12:30 - 1 pm- End the War, Bring the Troops Home Now
Central Avenue at Port Clinton Plaza, downtown Highland Park
Contact: 847-432-9411

Thursdays, 5-6pm - Artist C Drew gives away free hand-printed peace patches and passes out his "Peace Personified" (TM) series fliers with news of coming peace
protests and or other peace related events. Often he prints peace patches right on the spot. Help bring back the peace sign - pickup a free peace patch.
In front of Blue line El stop at Milwaukee, North and Damen.
Conact: 773-561-7676, cdrew (at) c-drew.com, www.c-drew.com

Thursdays, 7:30 pm- Evanston Neighbors for Peace Weekly Meeting
806 Ridge Avenue, Evanston
Contact: www.neighborsforpeace.org

1st Thursdays, 6:30-8am - Families for Peace Vigil
Call for just and responsible withdrawal from Iraq. Signs provided.
Northeast corner of Arlington Heights Rd & Northwest Hwy in Arlington Heights, IL.
Contact: wrcpeaceproject (at) aol.com

2nd and 4th Thursdays, 7pm - OPCTJ planning meetings
Topical discussion, first hour of first meeting of each month
Oak Park Public Library, second floor book discussion room, 834 Lake St., Oak Park
Contact: 708-668-7945 (recorded info/leave message), contact (at) opctj.org, www.opctj.org

Fridays, 4:30 pm- Vigil for Peace & Witness Against War
Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, 820 S Damen
Contact: www.vitw.org

3rd Fridays, 7pm- End the Occupation-N. Illinois: Potluck/Program
Wesley United Methodist Church, 21 E. Franklin, Naperville
The potluck and program are followed by by a vigil on the Washington Street Bridge in Naperville on the following Saturday from noon to 1pm.

1st Saturdays, 10:00am - Fox Valley Citizens for Peace & Justice Meeting
Highland Church of the Brethren, 783 W. Highland Ave., Elgin, IL
Contact us at 630-618-6631 or go to www.fvc4pnj.org for more information

Saturdays, 2-4 pm- Northside Peace Gathering
Logan Square, Kedzie & Milwaukee Avenue

Sundays, noon- End Israeli Occupation of Palestine Vigil
Water Tower Park, 830 N Michigan
Contact: Not In My Name, www.nimn.org

Sundays, 1:30-3:30 (unless other antiwar demos are taking place)
Activists from various groups join together to remind that war is terror!
In front of the Chicago Art Institute on Michigan Avenue
Contact: nowarforempire (at) yahoo.com

Mondays, 6 pm- Iraq Peace Pledge
2502 W Division
Contact: peacepledgechicago.org

Mondays, 6:30 pm- A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition Meeting
No Exit Cafe, 6970 N. Glenwood
Contact: 773-878-0166

1st Mondays, 7-9pm- Fellowship of Reconciliation (Chicago)
1st United Church, 848 Lake, Oak Park (rear entrance, upper level)
Contact: 847-256-0456

Tuesdays, 6-7:15 am- Anti-War Vigil
Corner of Sheridan & Hollywood, St. George's Greek Orthodox Church
Contact: Laurie Hasbrook, 773-878-3815, laurie (at) vcnv.org, www.vitw.org

Tuesdays, 8-9 am- Silent Vigil Against War & Racism
Chicago Federal Building, Jackson & Dearborn
Contact: 312-641-5151

Tuesdays, 7 pm- Logan Square Neighbors for Justice & Peace
Grace Church, 3325 W Wrightwood
Contact: 773-252-9956 or g.henninger (at) comcast.net

2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 pm- Hyde Park Committee Against War & Racism
University Church, 5655 S University
Contact: www.chicagoantiwar.org/hydepark

Tuesdays, 7:30 pm- South Siders for Peace Weekly Meeting
Beverly Unitarian Church, 103rd & Longwood
Contact: www.southsidersforpeace.com

Wednesdays, 5:30-6 pm- Women in Black Silent Vigil
Fountain Square in Evanston
Contact: katiejean (at) boxobjorn.com

1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 6:30pm- Chicagoland Coalition for Civil Liberties and Rights (CCCLR) Meeting
Working for an Illinois resolution against the Patriot Act
1325 S. Wabash, Suite 105
Contact: Brent Mesick at brentmesick (at) yahoo.com

Last Wednesdays, EPF Volunteer Night!
7:15 pm light supper, 7:30-8:30pm volunteer work. Please let us know if you're able to make it so we'll have enough food. ?
At the Grace Episcopal Church, 637 S. Dearborn.
Phone: 312-922-8628, Fax: 312-922-8637, epfnational (at) ameritech.net
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