Thursday, September 21

Nonviolent Direct Action
Local event in the Declaration of Peace Week of Action. The American Friends Service Committee is assembling 100 or more volunteers to dramatize the daily reality of Iraqi civilian casualties. Noon at Federal Plaza, Dearborn and Adams Streets.

International Day of Peace
The Illinois Coalition for Peace and Justice is planning hours of activities in observation of the International Day of Peace, including meditation, prayers, speeches, leafleting, petition signings, and music. Noon to 9:30 p.m. at the Petrillo Bandshell, Grant Park.

Not Another Mother’s Son
Three generations will call for an end to the Iraq war in the northern suburbs.

* 3 p.m. — Remarks by activists Drew Banghart (Northern Coalition for Peace & Justice), Cele Meyer (DeKalb Interfaith Network for Peace and Justice) and John Laesch, Democratic candidate for 14th District congressman. At Martin Luther King Commons, Northern Illinois University Campus, DeKalb.
* 3:15 p.m. — March to nearby Armed Forces Recruiting Center.
* 3:30 p.m. — Nonviolent protest. Seniors will seek to enlist to prevent their grandchildren from being sent to Iraq; students will demonstrate outside. At Armed Forces Recruiting Center, 901 Lucinda Ave., DeKalb.

WCW Organizing Meeting for Oct. 5
World Can’t Wait members and friends will discuss local plans for Oct. 5, the WCW national day of mass protest against the Bush regime. 7 p.m. at Columbia College Film Center, 1104 S. Wabash Ave.

Candlelight Vigil/Interfaith Rolling Fast Culmination
The Interfaith Rolling Fast launched on Hiroshima Day will conclude with a peace vigil sponsored by the North Shore Coalition for Peace and Justice. Speakers will include Kathy Kelly and Dan Pearson from Voices for Creative Nonviolence, both recently returned from Lebanon. 7 p.m. at Fountain Square, Davis Avenue and Orrington Street, Evanston.

Friday, September 22

Peace Vigil
Candlelight Vigil in support of the Declaration of Peace featuring musicians, speakers and more. 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at New Hope United Methodist Church, 7115 W. Hood St.

Saturday, September 23

Making Noise for Peace
Southsiders for Peace and other groups will ask drivers and passerby to make noise against the occupation of Iraq and U.S. interventions in the Middle East. 1 p.m. at 95th Street and Western Avenue.

Sunday, September 24

'Why We Fight'
Free screening of Eugene Jarecki’s documentary on the U.S. military-industrial complex. Co-sponsored by the Oak Park Coalition for Truth and Justice and the Oak Park Public Library. 2 p.m. at the Oak Park Public Libray, 834 Lake Street, Oak Park.

Tuesday, September 26

The Bush 'New Middle East:' Plan for Peace, or Unending War?
A right brain/left brain dialogue between Norman Finkelstein and Kathy Kelly. Finkelstein is a De Paul University professor of Political Science and author of Image and Reality of the Israel-Palestine Conflict; Kelly needs no introduction. 2 p.m. at the DePaul University Art Museum, 2350 N. Kenmore Ave.

Town Hall Meeting on the Senn Referendum
A public discussion on the Chicago Board of Education’s controversial decision to place a military academy at Nicholas Senn High School. 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1500 W. Elmdale Ave.

Wednesday, September 27

Declare Peace, Mr. Speaker
Candlelight vigil asking House Speaker Dennis Hastert to Declare Peace in Iraq with speakers, song and pictures of all Illinois casualties. Sponsored by Fox Valley Citizens for Peace, Pax Christi, Dekalb Interfaith Network for Peace and Justice, 7 p.m. at Dennis Hastert’s office, 27 N. River St., Batavia.

Sunday, September 30

'The Camden 28'
A special screening of Anthony Giachinno’s documentary on the landmark legal case involving the so-called Camden 28 — a group of anti-Vietnam war activists arrested in 1971 in a draft board action. A wine and cheese reception and a presentation by Michael Giocondo, one of the Camden 28, will follow. 7 p.m. at the Unity Center, 3339 S. Halsted St. $20 donation requested; proceeds to benefit People’s Weekly World and Workers Education Society.

Sunday, October 8

'Iraq for Sale'
Free screening of Robert Greenwald’s acclaimed documentary on profiteering in the reconstruction of Iraq. Hosted by Open University of the Left. 2 p.m. at In These Times, 2040 N. Milwaukee Ave. RSVP required.

Tuesday, October 10

'Iraq for Sale'
Free screening hosted by In These Times. 7 p.m. at 2040 N. Milwaukee Ave. RSVP required.

Condi-Ween
Democracy Burlesque cabaret will host a pre-Haloween "tribute" to Condi Rice (she is third in line to the U.S. presidency, don’t you know). 8 p.m. at No Exit Cafe, 6970 N. Glenwood Ave. Tickets $10; $2 off with a mask or costume.

Wednesday, October 11

'Iraq for Sale'
Free screening hosted by Northwest Suburban NOW and Chicago-area CodePINK. 7 p.m. at Countryside Unitarian Church, 1025 N. Smith, Palatine. RSVP required.

Friday, October 13

'My Country, My Country'
Chicago premiere of Laura Poitras’ documentary on Iraqis living under U.S. occupation. Weeklong engagement at the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave.

Saturday, October 14

'Iraq for Sale'
Free screening hosted by Polvo artist collective. 6 p.m. at Polvo, 1458 W. 18th St., 1R. RSVP required.

Saturday, October 28

Inquest Iraq: Accountability and the War
The American Friends Service Committee brings together a panel of foreign policy, military strategy and intelligence experts to discuss the human, economic, and political costs of the Iraq war. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Northwestern University School of Law, Thorne Auditorium, 357 E. Chicago Ave.

Ongoing:

Families for Peace Vigil
Every first Thursday of the month. Signs provided. 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. at the northeast corner of Arlington Heights Road and Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights.

Luther Memorial Peace Vigil
Every 15th of the month. 7:30 p.m. at Luther Memorial Church, 2500 W. Wilson St.

New Hope Chicago Peace Vigil
Every fourth Friday of the month. 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm at New Hope United Methodist Church, 7115 W. Hood Ave.

North Shore Women for Peace Vigil
Every Thursday from 12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m. at Port Clinton Square, 600 Central Ave. Highland Park.

Northside Peace Gathering
Every Saturday from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. At the Corner of Logan, Kedzie and Milwaukee.

End Israeli Occupation of Palestine Vigil
Sponsored by Not In My Name. Noon - 1 p.m., every Sunday at Water Tower Park, 830 N. Michigan Ave.

Random Activists for Peace Practice Vigil
Assorted peace people gather in front of the Art Institute, 111 S. Michigan Ave., Sundays from 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Silent Vigil Against War & Racism
Sponsored by the 8th Day Center for Justice. Tuesdays in front of the Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn St., 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.

Southsiders for Peace Vigil/Anti-War Rally
Tuesday at the corner of Western and 95th, from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Stand for Peace Protest
Saturdays from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., John Deere Road and 16th Street, Moline.

Vigil for Ending the War
Hosted by the DeKalb Interfaith Network for Peace & Justice. Fridays at 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Memorial Park, lst Street and Lincoln Highway, DeKalb.

Voices for Creative Nonviolence (formerly Voices in the Wilderness) Peace Vigil
Tuesdays at the corner of Sheridan and Hollywood, 6 a.m. - 7:15 a.m.

Women in Black Silent Vigil
Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. at Fountain Square, intersection of Davis Street, Orrington and Sherman Avenues, Evanston.