Who is going to the March on the Pentagon March 17th in DC?

[bdamomma]

may not be the right forum to put this, but I would like if any DU'ers are going?

[demnan]

1. Actually, I'm going to a March 17 march on the Pentagon

[bdamomma]

2. sorry wrong date, geez,

just amended date.

[bdamomma]

3. have you heard of any meet up on Friday nite, or is it too soon.

[bdamomma]

4. information available at

http://www.pephost.org/site/PageServer?pagename=M17_logistics

[deutsey]

5. I'm planning to be there...

We need to keep up the pressure on the Dems...

[itsmesgd]

6. We're having a local march on that date,

but the marchers will be wearing green and drinking beer. I want to make a sign that says "Happy St. Patricks Day- by the way IMPEACH BUSH". I'll be guerrilla bumpersticker-ing and billboarding the few nights before that date.

[bdamomma]

7. I am planning to go also, already made arrangements

just want to meet up with you guys for the march. PM me with any details regarding meet up on Friday nite or Saturday morning. Thanks

[marmar]

8. For those who aren't going to the Pentagon, here's a partial list of local events:

The complete national list is at: http://www.unitedforpeace.org/calendar.php?sortby=&caltype=51


Chicago, Illinois
RSVP • Dreams and Nightmares
Tuesday, March 13th 2007 12:00 Noon
May 24th-May 28th
Dreams and Nightmares is an exhibit on life and death in Iraq. This memorial marks Iraqi casualties with names, photographs, and personal narratives.


RSVP • Vigil at Congressman Rahm Emanuel's office
Saturday, March 17th 2007 10:00 a.m.
We will visit the Congressman's office to ask him to publicly oppose the war. We will hold a vigil outside to engage the public.


RSVP • Mass Mobilization, March and Rally to "Stop Funding War and Occupation, Troops Home Now!"
Tuesday, March 20th 2007 6:00 pm
Chicago area's response to the 4th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq: Mass Mobilization, Michigan Ave March and Rally to "Stop Funding War and Occupation, Troops Home Now."
6:00 pm Assembly at 25 E. Walton
7:30 pm March down Michigan Avenue
8:30 Rally in Daley Plaza
Sponsored by the M.20 Coalition, a group of more than 40 organizations and scores of individuals.



Yorkville, Illinois
RSVP • Too Many Lost, Too Much Spent
Sunday, March 18th 2007 6pm
Peace vigil.



Fort Wayne, Indiana
RSVP • End the Occupation: Bring Them Home Now!
Saturday, March 17th 2007 12 Noon
Mr. Bush and his warmakers have had four years in Iraq, resulting in the deaths of nearly 3200 American troops, and hundreds of thousands of Iraqi civilians. U.S. Taxpayers have funded nearly $400 Billion, and are being asked for another $100 Billion. It's time to say NO, and Bring the Troops Home, and Take Care of Them when They Get Back! Join Fort Wayne and hundreds of cities across the country in speaking out!



Indianapolis, Indiana
RSVP • Four Years Too Long: Iraq War Protest
Saturday, March 24th 2007 11 AM
A student protest against the War in Iraq. Everyone is welcome.



Terre Haute, Indiana
RSVP • We are the Deciders! 4th Anniversary of the war Demonstrtion
Saturday, March 17th 2007 11 a.m.
Terre Haute Stop War on Iraq will have a demonstration to mark the 4th anniversary of the Iraq war at 11 a.m. on March 17th at the Vigo Co. Courthouse. The courthouse is on US 41 and Ohio St. Bring your pots and pans!! We will have lunch afterwards at Pizza City.



Covington, Louisiana
RSVP • Fourth Anniversary of the War Rally for Peace
Saturday, March 17th 2007 noon
Rally and protest within Louisiana's Republican stronghold.



Beverly, Massachusetts
RSVP • Protest troop increase in Iraq
Sunday, March 18th 2007 12:00
Support congressional efforts to limit war funding for Iraq. Let congress know that we believe they are moving in the right direction and that we will support their efforts to bring combat troops home. Please bring signs and flags and songs and chants.



Falmouth, Massachusetts
RSVP • Time of Remembrance
Monday, March 19th 2007 5:00 pm
A community vigil to remember all of the people who have suffered because the continuing conflict in Iraq. We will pause for a time of silence. All people will be welcomed and appreciated....



Hingham, Massachusetts
RSVP • DVD viewing
Wednesday, March 14th 2007 7 PM
Screening of DVD that documents the stories, in their own words, of Iraq war veterans and their families. (Hingham Library's film contract does not allow mentioning the title of this DVD!)


RSVP • DVD screening: The Ground Truth
Wednesday, March 14th 2007 7 PM
Free viewing of independent documentary, The Ground Truth, followed by discussion.



Hyannis, Massachusetts
RSVP • Bear Witness for Peace on the beginning of the 5th year of US occupation of Iraq
Monday, March 19th 2007 3:00 PM
Gather at the town green on Main Street in Hyannis at 3:00. Speak out and then march at 3:20 down Main Street to the sidewalk in front of Rep. Delahunt's office at 146 East Main Street. We gather here as our connection to Washington, D.C. (Rep. Delahunt has signed on to Rep. McGovern's bill and made a public statement to vote against the supplemental appropriations.) Reading of American and Iraqi names of those who have died. Bring signs/drums.



Plymouth, Massachusetts
RSVP • Memorial Vigil to Honor the Fallen and Wounded of the Iraq War
Saturday, March 17th 2007 10am
300 memorial markers will be erected. 60 will bear the name of Massachusetts soldiers. This is meant to be a gentle, solemn, dignified memorial event for all who have given so much. It is meant as a healing service for soldiers, their families, for the general public and for the Iraqi people.



Watertown, Massachusetts
RSVP • Not One More Death, Not One More Dollar
11:00 AM
Monthly Event
The vigil is a monthly event takeing place between 11:00 AM and 12 noon in Watertown Square.
This is an expansion of the monthly "End the Iraq War" vigil that Watertown Citizens for Environmental Safey and its Justice with Peace Task Force sponsor. The vigil will take place in Watertown Square. Please join us with your signs calling for and end to the war and for all troops to come home. For more information email [e-mail] or call 617-926-8560 mailbox 2



Baltimore, Maryland
RSVP • A Baltimore Community Speak-Out
Monday, March 19th 2007 6:00 p.m.
A support rally at City Hall, where we expect a resolution against the Iraq War to be introduced by City Council members, followed by a short march to St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church for the Speak-Out.



Bel Air, Maryland
RSVP • 4 Years Far too Many
Friday, March 16th 2007 7 PM
Come help us peacefully protest this disaster of a war and help us to honor the almost 3200 fallen soldiers who have so bravely given their lives. Bring your signs of protest and candles, or use ours.



Frederick, Maryland
RSVP • Vigil to mourn 4 years of the Iraq War
Friday, March 16th 2007 6:30 pm
Silent, candlelight vigil mourning the 4th anniversary of the Iraq war. Please wear black if possible. Bring candle. Signs and flyers will be provided. Men welcome at the vigil. RSVP at [e-mail] if you wish to join us for dinner at local restaurant after the vigil.



, Maine
RSVP • From Every Village Green
Saturday, March 17th 2007 varies
On over 100 Village Greens across the state, rural Mainers will be demonstrating their frustration and anger over 4 years of war in Iraq. This action is in support of bringing home our troops and is directed at the Maine congressional team. In a large state with a dispersed rural community it has been nearly impossible for the media to understand the passion with which hundreds of thousands of Mainers oppose current policy. From Every Village Green is designed to allow all Mainers to participate.



Portland, Maine
RSVP • FROM EVERY VILLAGE GREEN Bring The Troops Home Now
Saturday, March 17th 2007 noon
Mainers will gather on their village greens in observance of 4 years of war in Iraq. Our goal is to have 100 towns in Maine demonstrating support for American troops by demanding an immediate military withdrawal. Please join your neighbors, friends and family. "Not One More Death - Not One More Dollar". Portland Rally, 12 noon –2 pm in Monument Square, then "Iraq in Fragments" film at Space Gallery, 538 Congress Street, then Teach-in until 5 pm at Space Gallery.



Ann Arbor, Michigan
RSVP • Downtown Ann Arbor Rally - Stop the War, the Time is Now!
Saturday, March 17th 2007 Noon
Various groups from Washtenaw County will be hosting our Week of the People - a week full of events focusing on exercising the power of the people - starting March 10th and ending on Saturday, March 17th with a noon rally at the UofM Diag.



East Lansing, Michigan
RSVP • Out of Iraq: Voices of Experience
Sunday, March 18th 2007 2:00 pm
Out of Iraq: Voices of Experience - teach-in at Michigan State University, with Dahlia Wafsi MD, speaking on Iraq's women and children, a veteran from Iraq Veterans Against the War, and others. Networking, resources, and action opportunities.



Flint, Michigan
RSVP • Townhall event on the 4th anniversary of the war
Sunday, March 18th 2007 1:00 p.m.
An afternoon (in the Flint U of M Kiva Auditorium, including speakers, a forum, and more, to mark the beginning of the Iraq war, to honor our fallen soldiers, and to further inform the audience on background of the Middle East and the war.



Grand Rapids, Michigan
RSVP • Antiwar March: US Out of Iraq
Saturday, March 17th 2007 12:30pm
ACTIVATE, the Grand Rapids affiliate of Students for a Demcoratic Society (SDS) is holding an antiwar march to commemorate the fourth anniversary of the United States' invasion of Iraq. Bring signs, banners, drums, and other materials to help demonstrate in favor of an immediate end to the occupation of Iraq.



Kalamazoo, Michigan
RSVP • Protest the War in Iraq
Saturday, March 17th 2007 1 pm
We will start with a rally in Bronson Park and then march to congressman Fred Upton's office with messages that we will leave at his door. Next we will walk to a gathering place for refreshments etc.



Lansing, Michigan
RSVP • Community Peace-In at Everybody Reads
9:00 AM
Multi-Day Event
Every day between March 7th and March 13, 2007.
Building Peace Through Community -
A week of family-friendly peace events, discussions, and activities at the Everybody Reads Bookstore in Lansing, Michigan.



Saginaw, Michigan
RSVP • Remembering Michigan's Fallen Soldiers
Saturday, March 17th 2007 1:00pm
TCAP will plant personalized crosses and flags in memory of all fallen soldiers from Michigan.



Traverse City, Michigan
RSVP • March 17, 2007 Demonstration
2:30pm
Multi-Day Event
March 14, 15, 16, 17, events leading up to demonastration on the 17
Starting Wed. March 14 Demonstration at Sen. Levins and Rep. Camps office in Traverse City, from noon till 1pm. Thur. March 15 screening of film Sir No Sir @ Grace Episcopal Church a short anti war movie by local film maker, March 16 Peace potluck sign making, 5pm till 630 pm Sat Anti War Demonstration Bring Signs, Banners Meet at Lay Park At 6th and Union Traverse City.



Duluth, Minnesota
RSVP • March 18 Anti-War Protest
Sunday, March 18th 2007 2:00 PM
March and Rally to Bring the Troops Home Now! Meet at 2 PM at the Minnesota Power Plaza (Lake Ave. and Superior St. in downtown Duluth); we will march to the Civic Center for a rally at 2:30.



Minneapolis, Minnesota
RSVP • U.S. Out of Iraq Now
Sunday, March 18th 2007 1 p.m.
Gather at Hennepin and Lagoon Avenues in Uptown at 1 p.m. for a rally. At 1:30 we will march to downtown Minneapolis. A concluding rally will be held in Loring Park.



Rochester, Minnesota
RSVP • United for Peace as a Global Family
Saturday, March 17th 2007 1:30 p.m.
Gather at Rochester Public Library at 1:30 to march with banners and flags of all nations to Peace Plaza, then return to library auditorium for DVD "How to Peace," refreshments, and dialogue.



St. Paul, Minnesota
RSVP • Eyes Wide Open Minnesota
Saturday, March 3rd 2007 Noon
As the Iraq War begins its fifth year, take time to honor those who have died, and to contemplate the human cost of war.