Organizers of port militarization resistance released this schedule of events for the rest of the weekend on Sat., Mar. 10.[1]  --  The schedule is followed by an appeal for support by an affinity group planning civil disobedience on Sun., Mar. 11.[2]...

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Below is a call for support by one affinity group in particular starting tomorrow (Sun., Mar. 11 at 2:00 p.m.)

First here's what seems to be the best overall summary of things scheduled for the rest of the weekend.

Two important notes:

-- Daylight Savings Time tonight . . . so much for catching up on sleep lost during nighttime actions.

-- Things change rapidly here so beware that this schedule will evolve.

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TACOMA PORT MILITARIZATION RESISTANCE EVENTS

Since the Stryker vehicles are now deploying through the port, we should have a presence there 24 hours each day, not just in the evenings.

SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2007

4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. -- Rally and March Resisting Port Militarization

Federal Courthouse Rally -- (1717 Pacific Ave., Tacoma WA)

4:45 p.m. -- March up Pacific Avenue to I-5, then back to the Federal Courthouse

Directions to Federal Courthouse: Take Exit 133 to City Center Take 21st St. Exit, take LEFT Continue on 21st past Pacific and look for a spot to park

6:20 p.m.-7:00 p.m. -- Meeting/Introduction to Port Protests/Create Affinity Groups

University of Puget Sound -- Student lounge. (N. Alder and N 15th)

Directions http://www.ups.edu/directions.xml to Wheelock Student Center

-- Receive the latest information and a map
-- New people encourage to attend!!
-- If you haven't attended a port protest attend this meetings
-- If you don't have an affinity attend this meetings

7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. -- Regional Spokescouncil Meeting

University of Puget Sound -- same as above

9:00 p.m. -- Rally at the port--actions to resist port militarization -- Port of Tacoma -- East 11th St. and Thorne Rd., Tacoma, WA 98421. (come to the meetings to receive a map).

SUNDAY, MARCH 11, 2007 

2:00 p.m. -- Federal Courthouse in Tacoma (1717 Pacific Ave., Tacoma WA) (See below for details.)

[Not certain, but similar schedule expected for later Sunday as for Saturday, but this may change, depending on activity at the port.]

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Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2007 -- 4:46 p.m.
Subject: PMR -- Call for supportive presence -- Sun., 2:00 p.m., Federal Courthouse, Tacoma, WA

PORT MILITARIZATION RESISTANCE AFFINITY GROUP SEEKS SUPPORTIVE PRESENCE

Sunday, March 11, 2:00 p.m.
Federal Courthouse, 1717 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, WA

The majority of Americans are opposed to the quagmire in Iraq and are outraged that Bush is escalating the conflict by sending over 30,000 more U.S. troops into the middle of a hopeless civil war.

Today, Port Military Resistance members ask for your support.

Tomorrow, Sun., Mar. 11, a committed group of citizens from Olympia, Seattle, Port Townsend, and Portland intend to engage in nonviolent civil disobedience to prevent equipment from the 4th Stryker Brigade from being loaded at the Port of Tacoma on a ship bound for Iraq. This is an effective way to show support for the troops -- prevent them from being placed in a position where they may kill or be killed.

In the spirit of Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr, and many others throughout history, we will engage in peaceful direct action to end our complicity in this immoral atrocity.

PMR asks you to be present at this action as an observer and witness.

If you are willing to support us, please gather at the Federal Courthouse in downtown Tacoma at 2:00 p.m. tomorrow, Sunday, March 11. The Courthouse is in the old Union Pacific Station on Pacific Ave, between the Tacoma Art Museum and the Washington State History Museum. Parking is available on the street, and is free on Sunday. From the Courthouse, we will move as a group to the location of the action.

Important Reminder: Daylight Savings time means the clock moves one hour ahead tonight. Don’t forget to "spring forward."

The events in Tacoma are getting significant media attention nationally and internationally. People have had enough of this war, and are looking to what is happening in Tacoma this week as a sign of hope that the end is near. Please join us as we continue to send hope to a nation and a world weary of violence.

Please contact anyone below with any questions or concerns:

Molly Gibbs
360-412-1519
kayck@olywa.net

Sandy Mayes
360-956-1136
sandy@zhonka.net

Wes Hamilton
360-791-7484 stopwar@riseup.net

TJ Johnson
tjjohnson@scattercreek.com
360-943-4596 (home)