Iraq Moratorium
Peninsula / South Bay
Peace Procession
Connecting our communities for peace
Friday, October 19
A procession of vehicles—cars, hybrids, electric vehicles, bicycles—will travel the length of the Peninsula, starting from points north and south, to symbolize the unity of all of our local communities in saying, "Troops out now!"
Decorate your vehicle with signs and black ribbons (provided at the starting points) to let our neighbors know that we all stand together in trying to end the disastrous occupation of Iraq.
We will follow El Camino Real, the original route that connected all of our local communities. El Camino is also a vivid reminder of the devastation brought upon the indigenous population as a result of colonialism, a devastation that is being repeated in Iraq today.
Please help us plan this action effectively. If you plan on attending, let us know by emailing us at moratorium@peaceandjustice.org or by calling 650-326-8837. If you don't own a vehicle and would like to ride along, or if you want to carpool with someone for the procession, let us know using the same address or phone number.
2:30 p.m. - Gather at starting points (see below)
3:00 p.m. - Peace Procession begins
5:00 p.m - Closing rally at Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto.
Rally keynote speaker:
Ray McGovern
Former CIA Analyst
Northern Starting Point
Get directions - link to Yahoo Maps. Join us along the way! These are the approximate Procession arrival times at various points. Or call 650-206-7888 ext 427 to speak with someone on the northern route to find out where they are. 3:00 Depart Methodist Church parking lot* * Gathering places where signs will be distributed | Southern Starting Point
Get directions - link to Yahoo Maps. Join us along the way! These are the approximate Procession arrival times at various points. Or call 650-206-7888 ext 377 to speak with someone on the southern route to find out where they are. 3:00 Depart church parking lot (Route begins on The Alameda)* |
Ending Point
Coffee, snacks and beverages served to Processionistas
Musical greetings from The Raging Grannies
Closing Rally at 5:00 p.m
With featured speakers
Ray McGovern
Former CIA Analyst, Leading war critic
Karen Meredith
Gold Star Families Speak Out
Iraq War Veterans
Veterans for Peace
Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto
505 E. Charleston Road, Palo Alto
Get directions - link to Yahoo Maps.
Wait! There's more you can do!
Leafletting at Caltrain Stations We had great success in reaching commuters on September 21st, the first Iraq Moratorium day. We gave out leaflets and black ribbons at Mountain View, California Avenue, Palo Alto, Redwood City, and San Carlos. We got a lot of support from train riders and all those who participated agreed to continue on October 19. We want to extend our efforts from San Jose to San Francisco. Already San Mateo and Hillsdale will be included, and possibly Belmont and Burlingame.
This effort requires two people (or four where there is also a bus depot) to distribute the leaflets and ribbons between 7:30 and 9:00 a.m.
Let us know if you can leaflet a station near you. Please call Elaine at (650) 796-5866 or email her at eephoebe@hotmail.com
The Iraq Moratorium will be an escalating monthly series of actions demanding an end to the war. Starting on Friday, September 21 and on the third Friday of every month thereafter, we will take the time to show our President and Congress that our troops must be brought home, now! Sign the pledge!
Iraq Moratorium - National Home Page
Iraq Moratorium - S.F. Bay Area Home Page
Sponsored by: American Muslim Voice, Council of Churches of Santa Clara County, Global Peace Partners, Gold Star Families Speak Out, Green Party - Santa Clara County, Jewish Voice for Peace - South Bay Chapter, Los Altos Voices for Peace, Mountain View Voices for Peace, MoveOn District 14 Council, Multifaith Voices for Peace and Justice, Pacifica Peace People, Peace Action of San Mateo County, Peace Umbrella - Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, Peninsula Peace and Justice Center, The Rebuilding Alliance, San Jose Peace Center, South Bay Mobilization, Veterans for Peace, Womens Int'l League for Peace and Freedom - Peninsula Branch