Over 90 people crowded onto the corner of Washington and Clinton streets to support the efforts of March for Peace activists Ashley Casale, an upstate New York native attending Wesleyan University in Connecticut and Michael Israel a recent high school graduate hailing from Jackson, California. Michael and Ashley have marched together over almost 6 states since May 21st when the march kicked off in San Francisco.
Some local protesters who were called upon by the efforts of the University of Iowa Antiwar group, walked with the Ashley and Michael from the edge of Iowa City to the Pentacrest vigil from 5:15 to 5:45 Friday evening.
At the vigil many children, men and women of all ages, and relatives of soldiers serving in Iraq. Some shook tambourines, beat on drums, while others held protest signs, and others raised their voices joining in protest chants.
A small number of Iowa City activists have been protesting the war on the same corner since the beginning of the war, while other activists have participated in silent vigils at noon on the Ped Mall, marched in parades, or joined in civil disobedience efforts joining in sit-ins at the offices of Senators Charles Grassley and Tom Harkin.
There will be a reception today for the March for Peace duo with free food and music will begin at 3pm at the Wesley Center, 120 N. Dubuque St. Singer/guitarist Marv Hain will perform as will duo Jamie Fredericksen & Matt Kearney. If you would like to volunteer to bring food or other necessities, please e-mail Keri George at
keri.k.george@sbcglobal.net or call her at 847-287-0175.
The final event for the weekend will be accompanying the marchers out of Iowa City on Sunday, July 29, starting at 11am at College Green Park on the corner of S. Johnson St. and E. Washington St.
For more about the marchers see this from Common Dreams
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Saturday, July 28
Thursday, July 26
Hell No We Won't Go: Protesters Protest Protesting?
I love being part of the progressive community, I really do. I marvel at the many voices in it and the heartfelt sense of right and wrong that people have.
For instance, this week there will be a pair of protesters making their way through Iowa on their way to Washington. People are looking forward to this and coming out to support these intent folks at the weekly vigil at the edge of the Pentacrest.
Locally, we are no slouches either. We have anti-war folks who are willing to be arrested to end the war in Iraq, some stand in silent vigil, some hold signs (needlepointed, printed, or hand-scrawled), and some bang drums or fill plastic pop bottles with coins and shake 'em. There has been a substantial amount of flack on the ICProgressive listserv about method of protest and people are seemingly mad as hornets. THIS IS GOOD!
If people don't feel free to express their opinions, how are we ever going to arrive at a place of real peace, let alone end this insane war? It is exciting to see more people come out on the war and it is important that people find a way to do it that fits their core beliefs. For some folks headcount matters, for some folks expressing their feelings about their sons and daughters who are serving is why they are there. Everyone has a reason, everyone has a method, but most importantly everyone agrees on one CRUCIAL point, this war must end.
If you feel this way, put aside your differences (or bring ear plugs, like I will) and be a presence for peace. This is too important.
Come to the corner of Clinton and Washington at 5:15 on Friday 7/27 and support those who are just passing through.
UPDATE
The U.I. Anti-War Committee and Iowans for Sensible Priorities invite you to attend a weekly vigil to protest the Iraq War on Friday night at 5:15 on the corner of Washington and Clinton in downtown Iowa City.
This will be a great chance for you to both raise your voice in a call for peace in Iraq and to welcome the 3 members of the March For Peace who are walking across America this summer. They will be coming into downtown I.C. along with marchers from the Iowa City-Cedar Rapids area who will meet them on the corner of Hawkeye Park Rd. and Melrose Ave. around 3pm. It would be fantastic if a large contingent of people will be at the vigil to show our solidarity with them in their efforts in service of nonviolent resistance to war.
If you have any questions about the weekend's events, please reply to this e-mail or contact me at timothy-gauger@uiowa.edu. You reach me by phone at 319-936-2307.
For instance, this week there will be a pair of protesters making their way through Iowa on their way to Washington. People are looking forward to this and coming out to support these intent folks at the weekly vigil at the edge of the Pentacrest.
Locally, we are no slouches either. We have anti-war folks who are willing to be arrested to end the war in Iraq, some stand in silent vigil, some hold signs (needlepointed, printed, or hand-scrawled), and some bang drums or fill plastic pop bottles with coins and shake 'em. There has been a substantial amount of flack on the ICProgressive listserv about method of protest and people are seemingly mad as hornets. THIS IS GOOD!
If people don't feel free to express their opinions, how are we ever going to arrive at a place of real peace, let alone end this insane war? It is exciting to see more people come out on the war and it is important that people find a way to do it that fits their core beliefs. For some folks headcount matters, for some folks expressing their feelings about their sons and daughters who are serving is why they are there. Everyone has a reason, everyone has a method, but most importantly everyone agrees on one CRUCIAL point, this war must end.
If you feel this way, put aside your differences (or bring ear plugs, like I will) and be a presence for peace. This is too important.
Come to the corner of Clinton and Washington at 5:15 on Friday 7/27 and support those who are just passing through.
UPDATE
The U.I. Anti-War Committee and Iowans for Sensible Priorities invite you to attend a weekly vigil to protest the Iraq War on Friday night at 5:15 on the corner of Washington and Clinton in downtown Iowa City.
This will be a great chance for you to both raise your voice in a call for peace in Iraq and to welcome the 3 members of the March For Peace who are walking across America this summer. They will be coming into downtown I.C. along with marchers from the Iowa City-Cedar Rapids area who will meet them on the corner of Hawkeye Park Rd. and Melrose Ave. around 3pm. It would be fantastic if a large contingent of people will be at the vigil to show our solidarity with them in their efforts in service of nonviolent resistance to war.
If you have any questions about the weekend's events, please reply to this e-mail or contact me at timothy-gauger@uiowa.edu. You reach me by phone at 319-936-2307.
Wednesday, July 25
Transportation for March for Peace Events
Here is some information about transportation and parking for the two marches in Iowa City this Friday and Sunday in support of the March For Peace. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact Michael Christoffersen at http://commcenter.mchsi.com/wmc/v/wm/46A78AB5000CFE48000011A1219792676103010CD2079C080C03BF0E9901070B9DCC0A089B?cmd=ComposeTo&adr=alphaproxy%40msn%2Ecom&sid=c0 or 319-351-2265.
Friday's March: The meeting place to get on the Cambus to go out to Hawkeye Park Road and Melrose Ave. is on the corner of Washington and Capitol St. on the Schaeffer Hall side of the street, along that half-block stretch with all the old wood-slatted benches. The route is 'Hawkeye-Interdorm' and the bus leaves at 2:11 and 2:41. It should take approximately 25 minutes to get to the meeting point with the March For Peace. One block from this bus stop is the corner of Washington and Clinton where the Anti-War Vigil will take place at 5:15 on Friday. We are hoping to march from West Iowa City into downtown in time to take part in the vigil. Hopefully, we'll have a crowd waiting for us when we arrive.
This is the MapQuest link to the downtown Hawkeye-Interdorm Cambus stop:http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&addtohistory=&address=E%20Washington%20St%20%26%20S%20Capitol%20St&city=Iowa%20City&state=IA&zipcode=52240&country=US&geodiff=1
The staging area for the march into downtown I.C. is at the corner of Hawkeye Park Road and Melrose Ave. We are hoping to be ready to go by 3pm, so please get there early if you can. However, if anyone is running late or need directions, don't hesitate to call Tim Gauger at 319-936-2307.MapQuest link to march staging area:http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&addtohistory=&address=Melrose%20Ave%20%26%20Hawkins%20Dr&city=Iowa%20City&state=IA&zipcode=52246&country=US&geodiff=1
For anyone who wants to join the march into downtown I.C. at the halfway point, just go to the corner of Melrose Ave. and Hawkins Dr. To take a bus, go to the same bus stop at Capitol and Washington near Schaeffer Hall as indicated above and take the Red Route Cambus at 3:28. It's a 7 minute ride directly to the Hospital bus stop, and a one block walk from there to the Melrose & Hawkins Dr intersection.MapQuest link to Melrose Ave. and Hawkins Drive:http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&addtohistory=&address=Melrose%20Ave%20%26%20Hawkins%20Dr&city=Iowa%20City&state=IA&zipcode=52246&country=US&geodiff=1
As indicated above, if you have any questions about transportation and parking, please contact Michael Christoffersen at http://commcenter.mchsi.com/wmc/v/wm/46A78AB5000CFE48000011A1219792676103010CD2079C080C03BF0E9901070B9DCC0A089B?cmd=ComposeTo&adr=alphaproxy%40msn%2Ecom&sid=c0 or 319-351-2265. Any responses to this e-mail will be forwarded to him. More e-mails covering details about the event at the Wesley Center on Saturday and the march on Sunday morning will be sent out in the next few days. Don't hesitate to e-mail questions about any of the events to this address, or call me at 319-936-2307.
Friday's March: The meeting place to get on the Cambus to go out to Hawkeye Park Road and Melrose Ave. is on the corner of Washington and Capitol St. on the Schaeffer Hall side of the street, along that half-block stretch with all the old wood-slatted benches. The route is 'Hawkeye-Interdorm' and the bus leaves at 2:11 and 2:41. It should take approximately 25 minutes to get to the meeting point with the March For Peace. One block from this bus stop is the corner of Washington and Clinton where the Anti-War Vigil will take place at 5:15 on Friday. We are hoping to march from West Iowa City into downtown in time to take part in the vigil. Hopefully, we'll have a crowd waiting for us when we arrive.
This is the MapQuest link to the downtown Hawkeye-Interdorm Cambus stop:http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&addtohistory=&address=E%20Washington%20St%20%26%20S%20Capitol%20St&city=Iowa%20City&state=IA&zipcode=52240&country=US&geodiff=1
The staging area for the march into downtown I.C. is at the corner of Hawkeye Park Road and Melrose Ave. We are hoping to be ready to go by 3pm, so please get there early if you can. However, if anyone is running late or need directions, don't hesitate to call Tim Gauger at 319-936-2307.MapQuest link to march staging area:http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&addtohistory=&address=Melrose%20Ave%20%26%20Hawkins%20Dr&city=Iowa%20City&state=IA&zipcode=52246&country=US&geodiff=1
For anyone who wants to join the march into downtown I.C. at the halfway point, just go to the corner of Melrose Ave. and Hawkins Dr. To take a bus, go to the same bus stop at Capitol and Washington near Schaeffer Hall as indicated above and take the Red Route Cambus at 3:28. It's a 7 minute ride directly to the Hospital bus stop, and a one block walk from there to the Melrose & Hawkins Dr intersection.MapQuest link to Melrose Ave. and Hawkins Drive:http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&addtohistory=&address=Melrose%20Ave%20%26%20Hawkins%20Dr&city=Iowa%20City&state=IA&zipcode=52246&country=US&geodiff=1
As indicated above, if you have any questions about transportation and parking, please contact Michael Christoffersen at http://commcenter.mchsi.com/wmc/v/wm/46A78AB5000CFE48000011A1219792676103010CD2079C080C03BF0E9901070B9DCC0A089B?cmd=ComposeTo&adr=alphaproxy%40msn%2Ecom&sid=c0 or 319-351-2265. Any responses to this e-mail will be forwarded to him. More e-mails covering details about the event at the Wesley Center on Saturday and the march on Sunday morning will be sent out in the next few days. Don't hesitate to e-mail questions about any of the events to this address, or call me at 319-936-2307.
Tuesday, July 24
March For Peace Events
Dear Friends,
This is an open invitation to anyone interested in taking part in the March For Peace festivities happening this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, July 27-29 in Iowa City. If you aren't familiar with the March For Peace, it consists of three people marching from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. in the name of nonviolent resistance to war. For more information on the March, go to http://www.marchforpeace.info/, or go to the Facebook page under 'March For Peace'.
In Iowa City we will be doing three events to support the marchers. On Friday, July 27 at 3pm we'll be meeting the marchers west of Iowa City on Melrose Avenue and Hawkeye Park Road to march into downtown I.C. to take part in the weekly peace vigil held 5:15-6pm at the corner of Clinton and Washington across from Old Capitol Mall. The coordinator for rides and parking out near the meeting point is Michael Christoffersen. You can reach him at http://commcenter.mchsi.com/wmc/v/wm/46A625C3000E7E100000490D219791299503010CD2079C080C03BF0E9901070B9DCC0A089B?cmd=ComposeTo&adr=alphaproxy%40msn%2Ecom&sid=c0 or 319-351-2265 for more details.
On Saturday, July 28, a reception for the marchers with free food and musicwill begin at 3pm at the Wesley Center, 120 N. Dubuque St. More details will follow during the week as to the musical acts performing, but so far we have singer/guitarist Marv Hain, as well as duo Jamie Fredericksen & Matt Kearney. If you would like to volunteer to bring food or other necessities, please e-mail Keri George at http://commcenter.mchsi.com/wmc/v/wm/46A625C3000E7E100000490D219791299503010CD2079C080C03BF0E9901070B9DCC0A089B?cmd=ComposeTo&adr=keri%2Ek%2Egeorge%40sbcglobal%2Enet&sid=c0 or call her at 847-287-0175.
The final event for the weekend will be accompanying the marchers out of Iowa City on Sunday, July 29, starting at 11am at College Green Park on the corner of S. Johnson St. and E. Washington St.
One of the keys to the success of these events will be spreading the word around the progressive community in the Iowa City-Cedar Rapids area, so please forward this e-mail (and successive ones) widely. Also, it would help greatly to make a few phone calls to family, friends, or anyone else you think would be remotely interested in attending any of the events. Supporting these three steadfast marchers with a large contingent will be a great way of showing how much we appreciate their efforts on behalf of peace.
This is an open invitation to anyone interested in taking part in the March For Peace festivities happening this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, July 27-29 in Iowa City. If you aren't familiar with the March For Peace, it consists of three people marching from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. in the name of nonviolent resistance to war. For more information on the March, go to http://www.marchforpeace.info/, or go to the Facebook page under 'March For Peace'.
In Iowa City we will be doing three events to support the marchers. On Friday, July 27 at 3pm we'll be meeting the marchers west of Iowa City on Melrose Avenue and Hawkeye Park Road to march into downtown I.C. to take part in the weekly peace vigil held 5:15-6pm at the corner of Clinton and Washington across from Old Capitol Mall. The coordinator for rides and parking out near the meeting point is Michael Christoffersen. You can reach him at http://commcenter.mchsi.com/wmc/v/wm/46A625C3000E7E100000490D219791299503010CD2079C080C03BF0E9901070B9DCC0A089B?cmd=ComposeTo&adr=alphaproxy%40msn%2Ecom&sid=c0 or 319-351-2265 for more details.
On Saturday, July 28, a reception for the marchers with free food and musicwill begin at 3pm at the Wesley Center, 120 N. Dubuque St. More details will follow during the week as to the musical acts performing, but so far we have singer/guitarist Marv Hain, as well as duo Jamie Fredericksen & Matt Kearney. If you would like to volunteer to bring food or other necessities, please e-mail Keri George at http://commcenter.mchsi.com/wmc/v/wm/46A625C3000E7E100000490D219791299503010CD2079C080C03BF0E9901070B9DCC0A089B?cmd=ComposeTo&adr=keri%2Ek%2Egeorge%40sbcglobal%2Enet&sid=c0 or call her at 847-287-0175.
The final event for the weekend will be accompanying the marchers out of Iowa City on Sunday, July 29, starting at 11am at College Green Park on the corner of S. Johnson St. and E. Washington St.
One of the keys to the success of these events will be spreading the word around the progressive community in the Iowa City-Cedar Rapids area, so please forward this e-mail (and successive ones) widely. Also, it would help greatly to make a few phone calls to family, friends, or anyone else you think would be remotely interested in attending any of the events. Supporting these three steadfast marchers with a large contingent will be a great way of showing how much we appreciate their efforts on behalf of peace.
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