United for Peace of Pierce County will hold its first meeting of the New Year at 7:00 p.m. on Thurs., Jan. 7, 2007. -- With a new Democratic Congress and an awakening citizenry on a collision course with an administration intent on escalating the Iraq war, January and February promise to be historic months in the ongoing effort to end U.S. involvement in Iraq. -- It's up to us to translate this into heightened attention and energy focused on important events that will be occuring in Pierce County. -- Two events stand out: the court-martial of Lt. Ehren Watada at Fort Lewis (pre-trial hearing Jan. 4, court-martial Feb. 5) and the Citizens' Hearing on the Legality of U.S. Actions in Iraq in Tacoma (Jan. 20-21, with Daniel Ellsberg giving a major address on the evening of Jan. 19). -- And don't forget to make plans to attend the Benefit Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Sat., Jan. 6, at the Antique Sandwich Company (5102 No. Pearl St., Tacoma, WA 98407, 253-752-4069) to raise funds for the Citizens' Hearing — featuring Steve and Kristi Nebel with Joe Debenedictis on piano and vocals, and special performances from Gerry Sperry, Tom McCarthy, Dave Dittemore, and Marc Bordelon. -- The agenda of Thursday's UFPPC meeting, prepared by Steve Nebel, is posted below.[1] ...
1. WHAT: UFPPC meeting
WHEN: Thursday, January 4, 2007 -- 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
WHERE: First Congregational Church, 209 South "J" St., Tacoma, WA 98405 [From Steve Nebel] AGENDA United for Peace of Pierce County
January 4, 2007 1. How did the morning Watada event go (vigil 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. @ Exit 119 off I-5)? 2. Review of 3000 vigil. 3. What's going on with "Citizen's Hearing on the Legality of U.S. Actions in Iraq" Jan. 20 & 21 that needs volunteers? 4. How about Feb. 5th events (Ehren Watada's courtmartial), and who's going to do that? 5. Fourth Anniversary of Iraq War -- March 17, 18, & 19 6. Digging Deeper -- What has Mark Jensen got planned for you serious students of modern political literature? 7. Kick Back Guerrillas -- You won't believe what this creative group is up to now! --------------- 8. Who: Steve and Kristi Nebel with Joe Debenedictis (piano/vocals) in concert on Saturday, which will include performances by Gerry Sperry, Tom McCarthy, Dave Dittemore, and Marc Bordelon.
Where: The Antique Sandwich Company, 5102 No. Pearl (No. 51st and No. Pearl)
When: Saturday, January 6, 2007 @ 7:30 p.m.
Why: This concert is to benefit the Citizen's Hearing on the Legality of U.S. actions in Iraq. Admission will require a $10 donation at the door.
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