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| The World March for Peace and Nonviolence will take place this fall, covering six continents. People in over 100 countries have planned events in support of the march. It will begin in New Zealand on October 2, 2009, Gandhi’s birthday and the International Day of Nonviolence, and will end in Argentina on January 2, 2010.
The intentions of the march are to:
- Achieve the eradication of nuclear weapons; the progressive and proportional reduction of non-nuclear arms; the signing of non-aggression treaties among nations; and the renunciation of governments of war as a way to resolve conflicts.
- Recognize and celebrate the best qualities of all the Earth's diverse cultures and peoples.
- Merge the wills of people everywhere to end the scourge of war.
- Generate a worldwide social conscience that condemns all forms of violence (physical, psychological, racial, religious, economic, sexual), which is currently so widespread and accepted by societies everywhere.
The march will be in New York on November 30 and December 1, 2009.
A number of activities have been planned on Long Island in support of the march, including the following:
- 10/2 Friday, 8:00PM - PeaceSmiths Coffee House in Amityville will host music & speakers & a display of materials to kick off the World Peace March at the First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway (Route110).Contact: www.PeaceSmiths.org or call 631-798-0778. Admission is $7.00; more if possible, less if necessary.
- 10/3 Saturday, 9:30AM - Local Food and World Peace at Sophia Garden, Amityville. Learn about the importance of local food in connection to world peace. Bring your lunch. Drinks provided. Wear appropriate dress to spend some time working in the Garden if you are able. If you are not able to work in the Garden, come and join the fun. Bring a lawn chair if possible. Meet at the Motherhouse of Sisters of St. Dominic, 555 Albany Ave., Amityville. Contact Sister Jeanne Clark: earthhomej@aol.com or call 631-842-6000 X338. This event will be cancelled in case of rain.
- 10/4 Sunday, 2:00PM - Food Not Bombs solidarity event, information and entertainment to promote awareness of the connection between militarism and world hunger at W. Columbia St. & Station Plaza, Hempstead, NY 11550 - Contact Brian: brian915@optonline.net
- 10/7 Wednesday, 7:00PM Green Party forum at Pisces Cafe, Babylon. Sr. Jeanne Clark, organizer of the World Peace March will be the guest speaker. www.babylongreens.org Contact Ian Wilder: wmblake7@yahoo.com or call 631-422-4702
- 10/10 Saturday, 2:00-5:00PM - Poetry Reading by local poets, refreshments will be served at the Ellsworth Allen Park Community Meeting Room, Motor Ave., Farmingdale. Contact Eleanor: 516-694-2016.
10/17 & 18 Saturday (10am-10pm) and Sunday (10am-5pm) - Arlington New York grave markers along with Eyes Wide Open project at the Westbury Friends House.
- Saturday evening 7:00-10:00PM musical performances by LEFT ON RED and the VFPLI Band, spoken word artist LORI PERDUE,and poet THOMAS BRINSON. This event will be hosted by Veterans For Peace Long Island, Contact Mac: coordinator@vfpli.com or call 631-987-3338.
- 10/18 Sunday, 2:00-3:00PM - Interfaith Prayer Service for Peace and Nonviolence at Sacred Heart Chapel, Sisters of St. Joseph, 1725 Brentwood Rd., Brentwood. Contact Sister Nancy Fackner: 631-521-7193
10/24 Saturday, 10:00AM - 3:00PM - Sister Margaret Mayce, NGO of the Amityville Dominican Sisters at the UN, presents a day of reflection on peace issues. Coffee & bagels will be served on arrival; bring bag lunch. Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, Centerport. Contact Pax Christi: PaxChristi.Long Island@verizon.net / 631-427-5823.
- 11/5 Thursday, 7:00PM - Film "The New Patriots” at the Cinema Arts Centre about former military personnel and their experiences at the SOA, followed by a presentation by Fr. Luis Barrios about his experience at crossing the line at Ft. Benning, being convicted of trespassing and becoming a prisoner of conscience. The group “The Last Internationale” will provide music and songs. Contact Mara: marabard@yahoo.com or 516-379-8522
- 11/8 Sunday, 3:00PM - Meditation for Peace at Long Island Yoga Center, E. Main St., Babylon. Free Yoga class to follow. Contact Patricia Soper: pacem28@aol.com or call 631-422-2088
- 11/19 Thursday, 7:30PM Jonathan Edward Schell Lecture . Schell has been a persistent advocate for disarmament, and a world free of nuclear weapons. Author of The Fate of the Earth (1982) which received the Los Angeles Times book prize, among other awards. Unitarian Universalist Congregation 48 Shelter Rock Rd. Manhasset. Sponsored by L.I. Alliance for Peaceful Alternatives and UUCSR. Contact: 516-741-4360.
For information on the international march, consult www.theworldmarch.org. For information on the march in the United States, consult www.worldmarchusa.net. For information on supporting activities on Long Island,
http://tinyurl.com/marchfpn, PaxChristiLongIsland@verizon.net, 631-427-5823.
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