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OMJP 2006 3000 Too Many
Please bring a flashlight and cover it with a white opaque cover, like a small sack or envelope. This will be more visible and safer than using candles. The 3,000th death should be highlighted on local and national media. The daily count can also be found at www.antiwar.com/casualties/. It is the following day that this action will take place. For example, if the announcement is made on Dec 29, we meet at 4:30 PM Dec 30th; if the announcement comes at 6 PM Dec 30th, we'd meet at 4:30 PM on the 31st. This action will take place regardless of Holiday or weekend dates. Sponsored by Veterans for Peace-Rachel Corrie Chapter 109. 
National Day of Action—Support Military Resisters Support Lt. Ehren Watada & Other War Resisters Vigil at 4th Ave Bridge Downtown Olympia Saturday December 9th 12 noon See announcement.
Forum: Homeless in Olympia Wednesday December 06, 2006 7-9pm Olympia Community Center Room B 222 Columbia St NW, Olympia [map] 
Speakers will breakdown stereotypes and illuminate the struggle of the homeless in our community, followed by open discussion. Childcare will be provided, along with meals courtesy of Food Not Bombs. Organized by OMJP. Speakers: Pat Tassoni—Thurston County Tenants Union, Coalition for Low-Income Power; Phil Own—Bread and Roses; Rosalinda Noriega—Partners In Prevention Education; Peter Bohmer—Professor of political economy at The Evergreen State College, OMJP; Tim Nelson—Homeless activism, The Poor People’s Union. Moderated by Selena Kilmoyer—Bread and Roses Olympia City Council's proposed "pedestrian interference" ordinance; downtown area subject to ordinance; Nov 21 City Council meeting agenda; remarks by TJ Johnson Nov 28; The Olympian articles Oct 27 [650 homeless children in Thurston Co], Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 29, Editorial Nov 28. 2006 Thurston Co Homeless Census Report
South Sound Project for Military Resistance and Justice, and Veterans for Peace Rachel Corrie Chapter 109 present . . . An Evening in Solidarity With Military Resisters & Those Who Seek Justice in the Military Friday, October 20 7-11pm Eagles Ballroom [map] 805 4th Ave E, Olympia Speakers—Music—Food—Beverages—Raffle—Silent Action. $10-30 sliding scale, tickets available at Traditions Cafe or at the door. With enlightening reports from those within the peace movement, a silent auction, delicious hors d'oeuvres and Olympia's famous Fish Tale Ale, this is a night not to be missed! All proceeds benefit the local campaigns for Suzanne Swift and Ehren Watada, both of whom face upcoming trials. Lt Ehren Watada is the first commissioned officer to bravely refuse to deploy to Iraq because the war is illegal under domestic and international law. For more information on his case see http://www.thankyoult.org/. Spc. Suzanne Swift was raped by her superiors in Iraq. After she refused to return to Iraq under some of the same officials and went AWOL, she was captured and now faces trial. See http://suzanneswift.org/index.html. South Sound Project for Military Resistance and Justice is a non-profit through Media Island. We promote friendship and understanding between the South Sound peace movement and those brave soldiers and others seeking solidarity. Contributions are tax-deductible.
Iran: Next Imperial Target? OMJP Forum Thursday, October 19 7-9pm First Christian Church [map] 701 Franklin St SE, Olympia Join the Olympia Movement for Justice and Peace (OMJP) for a panel discussion concerning the political economy of US/Iranian relations both historically and currently, and how racism and stereotypes are used to justify US intervention, and what can be done to stop aggression against Iran. SPEAKERS: Zoltan Grossman—Political Economy of US/Iranian Relations Historically and Current Simona Sharoni—How the Position of Women is Used to Justify US Intervention in the Middle East Larry Mosqueda—Boeing's Role in the Military Industrial Complex Free and open to the public. For more information call 360-280-6198.
The Health Care Crisis: Winning Health Care For All Thursday October 12, 2006 7:00-9:00pm The Olympia Center, Room A 222 N Columbia, Olympia [map] [flyer] Forum panelists: Robert Fithian, MD, Retired Physician, Health Care for All Washington; Jeff Johnson, Washington Fair Share Health Care Coalition, Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO; Kent Davis, Washington Community Action Network (formerly Washington Citizen Action), Washington Small Business Coalition; Gar Lipow, Olympia Movement for Justice & Peace Health Care Sub-Committee; David McLanahan, MD, Physicians for a National Health Program, Western Washington Chapter For further information, contact Linda Davis at lrsdavis@dreamlinque.net or 360.918.8889. Co-Sponsored by Olympia Movement for Justice & Peace Health Care Sub-Committee; Washington Community Action Network (Washington Citizen Action); Thurston County Democrats; Green Party of South Puget Sound; Welfare Rights Organizing Coalition (WROC), Thurston County; Thurston County Progressive Network (TC Pro-Net).
Peace One Day: What Will YOU Do? A documentary film fundraiser for Beyond Hiroshima Thursday, September 21st at 8pm The Olympia Center, Room B 222 N Columbia, Olympia [map] You are invited to join millions of people around the globe in celebration of the United Nations International Day of Peace on Thursday September 21st at the Olympia Center. Peace One Day is a documentary about the visionary who met with hundreds of global citizens, numerous heads of state, and the Dalai Lama to establish a day of global peace and ceasefire. Stay for a brief discussion following the film. Suggested donation $7-$10.
Support Lt. Ehren Watada Rally & Vigils All Day Vigil Thursday August 17, 2006 Dupont overpass, Ft. Lewis I-5 Exit 119 Sponsored by Olympia Friends & Family of Ehren Watada We'll gather at the gates to Ft. Lewis on the day of Lt. Watada's Article 32 hearing. We request that the largest presence be from 7AM-10AM and from 4-6PM. Carpools will leave Harrison & Division in West Olympia at 6:15AM and 3:15PM. Rally & Vigil Wednesday August 16, 2006 4-7pm, rally at 6pm Dupont overpass, Ft. Lewis I-5 Exit 119 Carpool from Division & Harrison, West Olympia, 3:15pm  Watada parents, Olympians, June 2006 This is a national solidarity event for Lt. Ehren Watada and to end the war. Join Lt. Watada supporters from Olympia, across Washington State and beyond at the gates to Ft. Lewis on the eve of his Article 32 hearing August 17. Lt. Watada faces court martial and 7 years in prison for refusing to deploy to Iraq. "Those wearing the uniform must know beyond any shadow of a doubt that by refusing immoral and illegal orders they will be supported by the people not with mere words but by action."-Lt. Ehren Watada, 12 August 06. Please lend your support to a soldier who has taken a principled stand against the illegal invasion and occupation of Iraq. Full Page Flyer|Quarter Page Flyer|Announcement More about Lt. Watada|ThankYouLt.org Watada speech at Veterans For Peace National Convention 12 Aug 06, reported by Dahr Jamail Ehren's Mom asks for your support
Lebanon, Israel, Palestine: the US role Friday, July 28, 7:00pm Olympia Center [map] 222 Columbia St, Olympia, Room B Over 380 Lebanese, 100 Palestinians, and 30 Israelis have been killed in the recent Mideast escalation. Over half a million Lebanese civilians have been dispossessed, and billions of dollars of civil infrastructure have been destroyed. What information are we not getting from the media that is essential to understanding the situation? And how is the US directly contributing to the conflict? Join us for a discussion with James Yee, Therese Saliba, Basil Shadid, and Simona Sharoni.
Middle East Crisis: End the Violence in Lebanon, Palestine and Israel Rally, Wednesday, July 19th, 5pm Percival Landing, 4th Ave bridge at Water St [map] Stop the killing of civilians in Israel, Palestine and Lebanon. Call on the US Government to support international intervention and negotiations to end the intensifying war in the Middle East. End US support of Israel's disproportionate response in attacking civilians and infrastructure in Palestine and Lebanon. See announcement or contact Annamarie at 360.485.5745 for further information. OMJP Forum: The US Crisis with Iran Wednesday, July 19th, 7-9pm First Christian Church 7th and Franklin, Downtown Olympia [map] Iran has been identified by President Bush as a member of the “axis of evil” and as a critical battlefield in the global “war on terror.” It has long been a focal point of U.S. geo-strategic policy, being located in a region of vital significance to US ‘interests’ and due to its vast oil reserves. Currently Iran is receiving increased attention within policy circles, presumably due to its attempt to develop a domestic nuclear enrichment program. As a result, OMJP feels it is crucial to engage the community in discussion about the possiblility of a future US military attack on Iran. Panel presentations will include a historical survey of Iran, with particular emphasis on relations with the United States, by Professor Mark Jensen of Pacific Lutheran University; and testimonial and photos by Char Simons of The Evergreen State College, who recently visited Iran as an Olympia Fellowship of Reconciliation delegate. Presentations will be followed by open audience discussion facilitated by Larry Mosqueda, PhD. For further information, contact Josh Elliott, 847.732.1723 gnuewegruve2@hotmail.com or Larry Mosqueda 360.280.6198.
OMJP Responds to Nazis in Olympia Rally & Counter-Demonstration Monday July 03, 1:30–5pm Tivoli Fountain, Capitol Campus [Map] Press Release A broad cross-section of communities, including members of diverse ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religions, and political persuasions will confront the NSM peaceably, utilizing various non-violent tactics, demonstrating that the white supremacist NSM will not be tolerated, especially in our town. Bring noise makers, costumes, flags, and your sense of justice and fun ("Nazi" clowns and peace keepers meet at visitors parking lot at 1 pm). Sponsored by OMJP. Vigil Against Hate and Violence Monday, July 03, 8pm Tivoli Fountain, Capitol Campus [Map] Sponsored by OMJP Unity in the Community Festival Sunday, July 02, 10:00am–5:00pm Sylvester Park, Capitol Way & Legion [Map] Schedule of Events Sponsored by Olympia Unity in the Community Compassionate Communication Workshop Saturday July 01, 5:30–8:30pm, Olympia Free School Sponsored by OMJP Anti-Oppression Workshop Saturday, July 01, 12–4pm, Olympia Free School Sponsored by OMJP Panel Discussion on Race, Poverty, and Prisons Thursday, June 29, 7pm, Traditions Cafe Sponsored by OMJP
Support War Resisters Tuesday June 27, 4-6pm Ft. Lewis, Exit 119 (DuPont) National Day of Action: Stand up with Lt. Watada Carpools leaving from Harrison & Division at 3pm Posters and flyers at Free School and Traditions and at www.ThankYouLt.org. Sponsored by Olympia Movement for Justice & Peace and Stand Up Seattle Sunday June 25, 10am-1pm Heritage Park (5th & Water Street), Olympia Artistic Messaging Extravaganza! Bay Area activist and puppeteer, David Solnit, will join OMJP in banner-making and sign-painting fun. Brings art supplies, tools, prepare artistic messages for the 2-4pm bridge bannering ... and for the National Day of Action in Support of Lt. Watada on Tuesday ... and for future actions as well! Sunday June 25, 2-4pm Fourth Ave Bridge, Olympia Support Kevin Benderman, Ehren Watada, and Suzanne Swift: Bring signs supporting their refusal to participate in the war on Iraq Saturday June 24, 11:45am-2:00pm, Ft. Lewis, Exit 119 (DuPont) Saturday June 24, 5pm "Sir! No Sir!" Capitol Theater
World Peace Forum 2006 June 23-28 Vancouver, CA
RX for a Sick Health Care System: Single Payer or Health Savings Accounts? Tuesday June 13th, 2006 7:00-9:00 pm The United Churches of Olympia 110 11th Avenue SE, Olympia [map] Moderator Deborah Vinsel, Excecutive Director TCTV (Thurston Community Television) Single Payer viewpoint: Aaron Katz - former Director of the Health Policy Analysis Program of the UW School of Health and Community Medicine, currently editor-in-chief Northwest Public Health and director of the Packard-Gates Population Leadership Program. Health Saving Account viewpoint: Paul Guppy - Vice President for Research, Washington Policy Center; former Capitol Hill Chief of Staff and Legislative Director. Sponsored by OMJP. 8X11 flyer | half page flyer
Olympia Resists Port Militarization On Monday, May 22, the US Army began a massive transport of Stryker vehicles and other war equipment to the Port of Olympia for shipment to Iraq, in advance of the re-deployment to Iraq of the Styker 3rd Brigade. 2006: Olympia Resists Militarization of Our Port We have opposed militarization of our port for two years by direct appeal to the Port Commission and City Council; by writing articles, Op-Eds and letters to the editor; and by holding educational forums, vigils and marches. Our elected officials are not listening. "The weapons shipments, and the use of our public property to prolong and supply the war in Iraq have made us complicit in crimes against humanity. We refuse to be complicit any longer. We will continue to utilize every available instrument of democracy, including direct action and disruption when necessary."--OMJP Press Release, 25 May 2006.
“Not in Our Town,” film & discussion presented by the Olympia School District Wednesday, May 24th, 7PM Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia [map] 
On May 24, students from the Olympia School District, in affiliation with Unity in the Community and the City of Olympia, will take a stand against white supremacy and intolerance. The event will feature “Not in our Town,” an inspiring PBS documentary film about one community’s response to hate groups.
Local students organized in response to recent Nazi (National Socialist Movement) leafleting and rallies in Thurston County. The Nazis have a permit to rally at Olympia’s Capitol Campus on July 3, and have invited white supremacist groups from around the region to join them. The movie will be followed by student-centered discussion. Please help our young people fill the Center for this FREE event! Sponsored by Olympia Unity in the Community, the City of Olympia and the Olympia School District Diversity Watch
The Importance of Local Economies Sunday, April 23, 2:00 pm Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation [map] 2200 East End St NW, Olympia, WA A panel discussion by owners and operators of Olympia local businesses including Dick Meyer of Traditions Café and World Folk Art, Jeff Bean of the Olympia Supply Company, Linda Berentsen of Orca Books, Ann Vandeman of Left Foot Organics and Russ Fox, Academic Dean from the Evergreen State College, will be followed by moderated audience discussion. We will discuss the effects of global corporations on small, locally-owned businesses and the hidden impacts of “chain” or “big-box” stores on our local economy and the well-being of our citizenry. For further information, please contact Howard Rosenfeld, Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Social Justice Committee, (360) 786-8059 or hrstruggle@comcast.net.
Not in Any Town Not in Rachel's Name Oppose Nazi Rally Sunday, April 02, 2006 11:00 am Sylvester Park [map] OMJP opposes the message of hate that Nazis are bringing to our community on Sunday, April 2. We strongly object to their appropriation and exploitation of Rachel Corrie's memory, and of her support for Palestinians and the Israeli peace movement. Like Hitler did, they try to exploit economic frustrations to turn whites against people of color, immigrants, Jews, the disabled, the LGBT community, and others. If we are silent, they will once again target our neighbors with harassment and violence. The purpose of our action is to prevent Nazis from using their rally to manipulate and recruit white youth, and to have a visible presence to counter their message of hate. statement|flyer|schedule Olympia Unity in the Community is sponsoring a concurrent event (starting at noon) at Heritage Park.
Billy Bragg: The lonesome death of Rachel Corrie March 28, 2006 UK musician Billy Bragg, "perhaps the most stalwart guardian of the radical dissenting tradition that stretches back over centuries of the country’s political, cultural and social history," has published online his new song about Rachel Corrie. The Song (MP3) | The Guardian article & lyrics
Remembering Rachel's Words Thursday, March 16, 7:00PM Koinonia Hall at First Christian Church 7th and Franklin Streets Please join us for a night of remembrance, inspiration, and action in tribute to Rachel Corrie. Rachel was killed three years ago on March 16, 2003, as she stood for justice defending the home of a Palestinian family. Since that time much has happened as a result of Rachel's stand, and many people have made changes in their own lives after being inspired by her committment and bravery. The current attention on "My Name is Rachel Corrie" shows that three years after her death Rachel's words are still having a powerful effect on the world. For further details, see announcement.
Military Community Speakout Wednesday, March 01, 2006, 7PM Tacoma Unitarian Church 1115 South 56th Street, Tacoma (From Fort Lewis: I-5 Exit 130, turn right; go 7 blocks) A panel of military family and veteran speakers invited from Military Families Speak Out (WA State chapter), Gold Star Families Speak Out, Veterans For Peace, Iraq Veterans Against the War, and the Olympia Movement for Justice and Peace will lead a forum for military families, personnel and veterans to freely discuss how the Iraq War is affecting our lives and our country. This event is free and open to the public. Military personnel, veterans, family and friends are welcome. Childcare will be provided. Co-sponsored by OMJP. [Poster] [Map]
OMJP Health Care for All Sub-Committee Wednesday, March 1 2006, 7:30 PM Olympia Free School 610 Columbia Street What strategy do we use to get insurance companies out of the health care business and provide health care for all? Discuss with Chris Lindberg, coordinator of United for National Health Care in Bellingham, Washington. For further information, contact Gar Lipow at 360-943-1529.
Bangor US Naval Submarine Base, Bremerton Sunday, January 15 On Sunday, January 15th there will be nonviolence training, a vigil, and civil disobedience at Bangor Submarine Base in Bremerton. The morning training will begin at the Sons of Norway Hall in Poulsbo. Carpools will be leaving from Ralph's Thriftway on the east side at 6:30am. Contact Shannon at 352-1274 to get hooked up with a carpool. Complete information and directions are available at Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action. On August 08, 2005, dozens of peacemakers from around the state demonstrated their commitment to eliminating nuclear weapons through nonviolent civil disobedience at Bangor. Nineteen were arrested. Of those, only the four from Olympia are being prosecuted. See "Civil Disobedience at Bangor: Four Olympia Activists Singled Out for Prosecution" by Alice Zillah, published in Works in Progress, January 2006.
In-Depth Training in Nonviolence Fri-Sun, February 24-26, 2006 Organized by Olympia Fellowship of Reconciliation and endorsed by OMJP. See OlyFOR for details.
Nonviolent Resistance: "A Force More Powerful" Video & discussion series Six Sundays, February-April 2006 Olympia Timberland Library [Map] 313 8th Ave. SE 2:00-4:00 PM
For further information, see OlyFOR's flyer or contact Glen Anderson or Alice Zillah. Sponsored by the Olympia Fellowship of Reconciliation and the Olympia Movement for Justice & Peace.
Gandhi-King 2006 Season for Nonviolence January 30-April 04, 2006 Since 1998, international organizations and hundreds of communities worldwide have promoted the work of Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr during the 64 days between the anniversaries of their assassinations (Gandhi, January 30, 1948; King, April 04, 1968). This year's activities in Olympia are coordinated by Interfaith Works and its South Sound Coalition for the Season for Nonviolence. As of early December 2005, there are 60 local events scheduled. Please see SNV Events for the latest information and the South Sound Season for Nonviolence web site.
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