Alternative Discussion Group
Tuesday, February 21st
7:00 to 9:00 pm
Mount Mercy College, University Center
Commons next to cafeteria in building across the street from Busse Library
We will discuss pages 1-45 of the book, This Changes Everything: Occupy Wall Street and the 99% Movement by Sarah van Gelder and staff of YES! Magazine (Nov 17, 2011). Each participant will bring a question for discussion.
Cosponsored speaker: Brian Terrell
"Stop the Reaper!" on Afghanistan and Drones
Thursday, February 23rd
7:00 pm
Prairiewoods in Hiawatha
Over the past few years we have witnessed the increasing use of unmanned aerial vehicles, the MQ-1 Predator and the MQ-9 Reaper, to undertake armed attacks around the globe. Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Libya, Yemen and Somalia have all been subject to drone strikes by US drones remote controlled from bases in the US, many thousands of miles away. Drawing on his experiences in visiting Afghanistan and nonviolent resistance to Predator and Reaper drone warfare here in the U.S., Brian Terrell will speak to the urgency of an immediate end to the "war on terror."
Brian is just back from Bahrain where he was detained and then deported for his participation in a pro-democracy demonstration.
Mall Walking for Peace
Sunday, February 26th
4:00 to about 4:45 pm
Lindale Mall, gathering at center of Food Court
Ideally wearing your matching
"Out of Iraq and Afghanistan Now" T-shirts
but please join us regardless of attire. Win our No-Prize Contest for having best the way of changing "Iraq" to "Iran"
WFPI General Membership Meeting
Tuesday, February 28th
7:00 pm
Lower level of Busse Library in Viewing Room
Mount Mercy University
Dr. A. Amer will give a 45-minute presentation on the latest realities in his childhood homeland, Egypt, and the "Arab Spring;" ample question and answer will follow.
Please come to help in planning future movie nights, the movies, the dates - future speakers or short videos for Membership meetings, fundraising needs and possibilities, and all your other good ideas!
Street Witnessing for Peace
Every Friday
Meeting regardless of weather!
4:30 to 5:30 pm
1st Avenue & 1st Street NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Across from the Federal Building at the Tree of Five Seasons
Bring your own sign or hold one of ours. Spread the word!
Contact Bob at (319) 360-5119 for more vigil information.
