When: 5:00pm
Where: Pioneer Courthouse Square and marching through downtown.
Description: Portland Peaceful Response Coaltion holds their Friday rally and march continues its countdown to the March 19th mobilization calling for end to the US occupation of Iraq: Bring the Troops Home Now! (Countdown begins Feb. 17, continues Feb. 24)
Contact: PPRC at (503) 344-5078 or www.pprc-news.org

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The workshop is free, but donations to help defray costs are welcome. Bring bag lunch and snacks to share. Please register by the end of February so we will know how many materials to produce.
Contact: Tom Hastings, Civil Resist Portland at 503-327-8250

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Portland's International Women's Day will celebrate its 31st anniversary. It is estimated that over 1500 people of diverse cultures and backgrounds will come together at PSU in a celebration that expresses the richness, beauty, and value of women and their contributions to the community. Portland International Women's Day 2006 will feature educational workshops, art exhibits, a health fair, entertainment, retail vendors and international food. The mission of Portland International Women's Day is to provide opportunities for women, and the community at large, to discover similarities and learn from the differences in an environment that is respectful, inclusive, and supportive of the values and points of view of all women.
The facility is located on the Portland State University campus, near the streetcar line, and is wheelchair accessible.
The event is free; however, donations are gladly accepted at the door.
Sponsors: The PSU Women's Resource Center and the Portland International Women's Day Planning Committee.
Contact: www.piwd.org, coordinator@piwd.org or 503-229-8162.

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When: Sunday, March 5, Reception at 5:30pm, Talk at 7:00pm
Where: First Congregational Church, 1126 SW Park
Description: Christ the Healer UCC is hosting Rabbi Michael Lerner, author of "The Politics of Meaning" and "Spirit Matters." He will discuss the topic of his new book: "The Left Hand of God: Taking our Country Back from the Religious Right." This event is free to the public, and a free-will offering will be asked for to defray expenses. Michael is a brilliant analyst of socio-religious- political forces as they play out on the contemporary American scene as well as an extraordinarily fine speaker and often Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, Neo-Pagans and the totally non-religious all become powerfully inspired by what he has to say.
Buffet reception preceding the talk, downstairs at 5:30pm, Dr. Lerner will speak informally and answer questions. The reception will be $15 and those wishing to attend are asked to RSVP at 503- 650-4447.
Contact: Thomas at Christ the Healer UCC
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When: Monday, March 6, 6:00pm
Where: Portland State University, 1825 SW Broadway, Smith 228 Multicultural Ctr.
Description: "The Circle" - Iranian film about the criminalization of being female which tracks the 'circle'' of several women who in groups, and individually, try to ride the bus, walk on the street, survive-only to be harassed by a patriarchal regime in an urban center. (Farsi w/English subtitles)
Free admission.
Sponsors: PSU Progressive Student Union, ASPSU, KPSU Radio, PSU Multicultural Center, PSU OSPIRG, PSU College Democrats, PSU MEChA, Las Mujeras, Chicano/Latino Studies Program, PSU Queers & Allies, Community Development Student Organization, Students for Unity, PSU Socialist Party, and the Departments of Economics, History and Sociology
Contact: 503-725-8389.
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When: Wednesday, March 8, 12:00noon-1:00pm
Where: Pioneer Courthouse Square, corner of SW Morrison & Broadway.
Description: Women's International League for Peace & Freedom (WILPF) has been vigiling here weekly for several years. They pass out flyers on current peace and justice topics, always with the information for contacting our legislators included. They usually hold signs or wear small sandwich boards to purvey their message.
Sponsors: WILPF Portland Branch
Contact: Olivia Watt, co-chair WILPF

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When: Wednesday, March 8, 6:30-8pm
Where: Emmanuel Temple Church - 5123 N Michigan - Portland
Description: State Representative Chip Shields will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting about the War in Iraq on March 8th. He is joined by Rep. Paul Holvey whose son is currently serving in Iraq. "We cannot let the debate subside," Shields comments, "It is past time to bring our troops home." Rep. Shields introduced a resolution in the past legislative session urging Congress and the President to develop a timeline and exit strategy for the war in Iraq.
This is one in a series of Town Hall Meetings taking place during the months of February though April on issues pressing to residents of House District 43-- the district which encompasses inner North and Northeast Portland.
Sponsored by: NOTE: This is not sponsored by a grassroots group but an elected official; publicity for the event has been promoting the March 19 rally.
Contact: Rep. Chip Shields at rep.chipshields@state.or.us or phone: 503-231-2564

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When: 5:00pm
Where: Pioneer Courthouse Square and marching through downtown.
Description: Portland Peaceful Response Coaltion holds their Friday rally and march to kick off the final week of outreach for March 19th mobilization calling for end to the US occupation of Iraq: Bring the Troops Home Now!
Contact: PPRC at (503) 344-5078 or www.pprc-news.org

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Website: www.emoregon.org
Contact: Jan Elfers at Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon at (503) 221-1054.

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When: Sunday, March 12, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Where: PSU, Lincoln Performance Hall, 1620 SW Park Avenue
Veterans for Peace Chapter 72 host the start of a week of peace activities leading up to the End the War, Begin the Peace rally and march.
* Display of artwork by veterans in the lobby of Lincoln Hall
* Multi-media presentation inside the main auditorium
Witness by veterans of four eras, to include WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Cold War, and Gulf War, with panel discussion to follow.
Sponsors: Veterans for Peace, Chapter 72
Contact: Chris at VFP Chapter 72

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When: Monday, March 13, 6:00pm
Where: Portland State University, 1825 SW Broadway, Smith 228 Multicultural Ctr.
Description: "Children of Heaven" – A film about a brother and a sister who lose a pair of shoes, then share one pair between them, while trying to find a second pair, all while they keep their problem a secret from their father. (Farsi w/ English subtitles)
Free admission.
Sponsors: PSU Progressive Student Union, ASPSU, KPSU Radio, PSU Multicultural Center, PSU OSPIRG, PSU College Democrats, PSU MEChA, Las Mujeras, Chicano/Latino Studies Program, PSU Queers & Allies, Community Development Student Organization, Students for Unity, PSU Socialist Party, and the Departments of Economics, History and Sociology
Contact: 503-725-8389.
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When: 8:30am to 1:30pm including lunch
Where: First Unitarian Church, Fuller Hall, 1011 SW 12th Avenue
Description: For Clergy, Social Concerns Committees, Lay Leaders, Peace Group Leaders. Recommit to true nonviolence; acquire tools and skills to stimulate peace action and advocacy in your home group or congregation. Combining and condensing the best of secular and faith- based nonviolence and peacemaking curriculums. Lively, fast-paced and participatory. Led by Oregon Peaceworks' Peter Bergel and Lutheran Peace Fellowship's Glen Gersmehl.
$30 including lunch and manual.
Sponsors: First Unitarian Peace Action Committee, People of Faith for Peace, St. Luke Lutheran Peace & Justice Group, First United Methodist, Tualatin United Methodist, Augustana Lutheran Church, and others.
Contact: Cyndy Flock of St. Luke Lutheran Peace & Justice Group at 503 246-3239

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When: Wednesday, March 15, 8:00am - evening
Where: Portland State University, Smith Center, Room 238. Multicultural Center.
Description: Portland State Conference on Darfur, Sudan and Genocide. Conference will focus on action steps in Darfur and creating an ongoing organization for the Northwest on this issue in the future. This Conference is part of Genocide Awareness Week.
8:00am: Morning panel on SE Asia, including Burma and East Timor
10:00am - 5:00pm: Workshops: Workshops will focus on Armenia, Guatemala, Holocaust, Rwanda, Uganda, and public health effects of genocide, warning signs, hate ideology, etc.
Evening keynote: Mohomed Yahya, survivor, Darfur, Sudan, now living in New York City.
Sponsors/Endorsers: PSU Progressive Student Union, PSU MEChA, Laughing Horse Books, Portland Amnesty International Group 48, Students for Peace & Justice (cross-school high school activist alliance), the Portland Alliance (media cosponsor), among others. Lew Church and Sarah Stark, two PSU grad students, are co-coordinators.
Contact: Lew Church

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When: Wednesday, March 15, 12:00noon-1:00pm
Where: Pioneer Courthouse Square, corner of SW Morrison & Broadway.
Description: Women's International League for Peace & Freedom (WILPF) has been vigiling here weekly for several years. They pass out flyers on current peace and justice topics, always with the information for contacting our legislators included. They usually hold signs or wear small sandwich boards to purvey their message.
Sponsors: WILPF Portland Branch
Contact: Olivia Watt, co-chair WILPF

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When: 6:30 pm
Where: St. Luke Lutheran Church, 6835 SW 46th Avenue, Portland
Description: Community wide Peace Song Sing-Along with the Peace and Justice Singers from First Unitarian. Learn and practice peace songs to raise the roof at the rally. We want a thousand voices singing together, to be heard across the river and beyond.
Contact: Mo McClellan at People of Faith for Peace

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When: 7:30pm - 9:00 pm
Where: First Unitarian Church, 1011 SW 12th Avenue
Description: Living Earth is offering this candlelight program of music, poetry, and silence. All are welcome to come together in community to reflect on our sorrow at the suffering created by the US war in Iraq and all war, our opposition to the futility of war, and our passionate longing for real peace.
Musical performers include Sky in the Road, soprano Amelia Scheider, Silver and Strings.
There is no charge for this event. Donations to support Living Earth and the peace events on March 19 are welcome but not required.
Contact: Betsy Toll, Living Earth at 503.788.7311

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When: Friday, March 17, starting at 10:00am
Description: At 10 am groups of constituents will visit Representatives Blumenauer, Wu, Hooley, and Baird (WA) and Washington Senators Murray and Cantwell's offices to present a letter that will outline a plan to end the war in Iraq. At these meetings we will be asking them to introduce legislation based on the outline.
At 11 am we will do the same at Wyden's office.
Meetings still pending with Smith, DeFazio and Walden.
We are still looking for more people to participate in these meetings.
Sponsors: CODEPINK Portland, Civil Resist Portland
Contact: Cristy at CODEPINK

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When: 5:00pm
Where: Pioneer Courthouse Square and marching through downtown.
Description: Portland Peaceful Response Coalition holds their Friday rally and march. We anticipate record turnout for March 19th Mobilization for Peace.

Contact: PPRC at (503) 344-5078 or www.pprc-news.org

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For more information, please visit http://www.nwveg.org/VegFest.htm.
Contact: (503) 224-7380 or email NW VEG.

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When:1:00 PM
Where: TBD
Description: Join CODEPINK and other women's groups for music and street theatre and walk with us to join the rally in Waterfront Park.
Contact: Katie at CODEPINK

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Portland Rally and march: "End the War, Begin the Peace"

Gather 1:30 PM, Event begins 2:00 PM, Waterfront Park, Portland

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When: Sunday, March 19, 6:30pm
Where: TBA
Description: Special 3-Hour Nonviolence is being offered for those who have had previous nonviolence training and wish to either personally support the civil resisters or participate in the action. Those who would like to serve as peacekeepers for the March 20th demonstration must also attend. Those who attended the March 4th training are also welcome to deepen their training.
Sponsors: Civil Resist Portland
Contact: Tom Hastings, Civil Resist Portland or 503-327-8250

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When: Starting Monday, March 20, and continuing as needed.
Where: Senator Ron Wyden's Office
Description: A petition is being circulated asking Senator Ron Wyden to introduce end-the-war legislation into the U.S. Senate. Then, on March 20 come out to stage a special demonstration in support of this request. Paper versions are available from the email address below.
Contact: Tom Hastings, Civil Resist Portland at 503-327-8250

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Date to be Determined

Youth Speakout

American Friends Service Committee is working on a Youth Speakout event.
Contact: Pam at AFSC, 503-230-9427

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