Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Can You Attend a Vigil on Wednesday?

From TrueMajority (http://www.truemajorityaction.org/) & MoveOn.org (http://www.moveon.org/), I found this about "Can You Attend a Vigil on Wednesday?"

"The war in Iraq has gone on for nearly five years. The unbearable costs at home and abroad keep mounting. It's clear that Americans are ready for a real change in direction.On March 19th, tens of thousands of people across the country will gather to observe the fifth anniversary of the war with candlelight vigils. We'll commemorate the sacrifices too many families have made, and the billions of dollars wasted in Iraq that could have been better invested at home..Join us at a candlelight vigil on Wednesday, March 19th. Honor the sacrifice. Change our priorities. Bring the troops home.
Click here to organize your own vigil, or sign up for one near you."

I put in my zip code here:
http://pol.moveon.org/event/events/index.html?rc=partner.truemajority&action_id=112

And got these results:

Wednesday, 19 Mar 2008, 5:00 PM
Candlelight Vigil to mark 5th Anniversary of Iraq War - 8 miles away Plaza in front of Town Hall as done last year 2 registered participant(s) (100 maximum) Byram Plaza,, in front of Town Hall washington depot, CT 06794 Hosted by sandra canning Description A candlelight vigil to mark the 5th anniversary of the war we held this same kind of event last year.
Wednesday, 19 Mar 2008, 7:00 PM
Candlelight vigil and rally with Ned Lamont - 16 miles away Amity Regional High School: Front Entrance 10 registered participant(s) (500 maximum) 25 Newton Road Woodbridge, CT 06525 Hosted by Zachary Kirwood Description The New Democrats Club of Amity Regional High School in Woodbridge will be hosting a vigil to mark the fifth anniversary of the war in Iraq at the front entrance of the school at 7 PM on March 19th. After a short candlelight ceremony, former US Senate candidate and anti-war activist Ned Lamont will address the crowd. All are welcome.
Wednesday, 19 Mar 2008, 7:00 PM
Danbury Vigil - 17 miles away Danbury Library Plaza 19 registered participant(s) (100 maximum) Corner of Main & West Streets Danbury, CT 06810 Directions: In the heart of Danbury's downtown area. Parking on street or at the Patriot Garage a few blocks away. City Hall parking two blocks away may also be available.Hosted by Michael Toto Description Silent, Candlelit Vigil sponsored by the Danbury Peace Vigil Attendees and Veterans for Peace Chapter 18 (Fairfield-Litchfield Cty's/CT)and a number of local Move-On members
Wednesday, 19 Mar 2008, 12:00 PM
New Priorities Vigil - 18 miles away Torrington City Hall, Main St. 12 registered participant(s) (30 maximum) Main Streete Torrington, CT 06790 Hosted by jeanne cassidy Description Vigil will be in front of Torrington City Hall which is handicap accessable.
Wednesday, 19 Mar 2008, 7:00 PM
5 years and 2 trillion - 20 miles away Stop and Shop courtyard corner of Broad and East Main 7 registered participant(s) (100 maximum) corner of Broad and East Main Meriden, CT 06450 Hosted by Kim Morris Description Silent vigil-one hour. Respectful quiet and contemplation for the loss of the civilians and soldiers in a pointless war. I respectfully ask everyone coming to bring candles (beeswax is best, no petroleum used to make those) matches, and signs.
Wednesday, 19 Mar 2008, 5:30 PM
GIve Iraq back to the Iraqi's - 20 miles away chapel & college st 32 registered participant(s) (100 maximum) corner of chapel and college st @ the green New Haven, CT 06511 Directions: please call me if you are unfamiliar with new haven, otherwise, you should know the location. For those of you who participated in reading the names of those killed in the war, it will be the same location.Hosted by AnnaMaria Mauhs Description Come and join the nation in promoting peace not war! It is time to give Iraq back to the Iraqi people. Too many lives have been lost and a nation has all but been destroyed.
Wednesday, 19 Mar 2008, 5:30 PM
Peace Vigil - 20 miles away Corner of Whitney and Putnam Aves. 0 registered participant(s) (300 maximum) Corner of Whitney and Putnam Aves. Hamden, CT 06517 Hosted by Michael Ross Description As we did 5 years ago, we will gather to express our opposition to Iraq War through a solemn vigil. Why has this war gone on so long?
Wednesday, 19 Mar 2008, 7:00 PM
candlelight vigil - 26 miles away corner of main and farmingtton 17 registered participant(s) (200 maximum) corner of main and farmington west hartford, CT 06107 Hosted by nancy urban, Sherry Affleck Description this is a candlelight vigil to remember those who have sacrificed so much for five years in a war that never should have happened in the first place.
Wednesday, 19 Mar 2008, 6:30 PM
Vigil - 5th Anniversay of the Iraq war - 27 miles away Durham Town Green 17 registered participant(s) (250 maximum) Durham Town Green, Main Street Durham, CT 06422 Directions: The Durham Town Green is located on Main Street, Rt 17, at the intersection of Maple Avenue.Hosted by Laurie Stevens Description Please join us for a candle light vigil on the town green to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the invasion of Iraq and to honor the sacrifices made by our troops and their families.
Wednesday, 19 Mar 2008, 6:00 PM
Prayerful Vigil for an End to War - 28 miles away In front of Town Hall 1 registered participant(s) (150 maximum) Ripley Hill Road(Rte. 318) and Rte. 181 Barkhamsted, CT 06063 Hosted by lisa candels Description This will be a Prayerful Vigil for an End to War. I will bring extra candles. We may sing songs of love for America, the earth and for peace.
Wednesday, 19 Mar 2008, 7:00 PM
5th Anniversary Sunrise Hill Vigil - 29 miles away Elizabeth Park Hartford side 14 registered participant(s) (200 maximum) Prospect Ave Hartford, CT 06105 Hosted by Tracy Gale Description Candlelight vigil on the 5th Anniversary of the invasion of Iraq.

1 comment:

Erik said...

I attended vigil at the Texas State Capitol. If you'd like to see the pictures, you can see them here: http://search4beauty.blogspot.com/2008/03/i-went-to-texas-state-capitol-this.html Thank you for all of your efforts. I spent a good deal of time reading your blog today.