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News of events and meetings pertaining to port militarization resistance at the Port of Aberdeen in the coming days are being communicated by port militarization resistance (PMR) activists, including Jeff Berryhill, Caitlin Esworthy, Larry Mosqueda, and Grays Harbor activists. -- This page will be updated. -- More information should be available at the PMR information number (360-870-3127)....
1. WHAT: Vigil (tentative)
WHO: Port militarization resistance
WHEN: Thursday, May 3, 2007 -- 7:00 p.m. (Carpool leaves Harrison & Division in Olympia at 6:00 p.m.)
WHERE: Aberdeen, WA 2. WHAT: Meeting
WHO: Port militarization resistance
WHEN: Thursday, May 3, 2007 -- 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Media Island, 816 Adams St., Olympia, WA 3. WHAT: Vigil for peace
WHO: Port militarization resistance
WHEN: Friday, May 4, 2007 -- 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Aberdeen, WA (in front of City Hall, 200 E. Market St.) [From Caitlin Esworthy] Call to Action!!! Protest the shipment of combat and scout helicopters to Iraq through Gray's Harbor! Show the military that they couldn't use the Port of Olympia, they couldn't use the Port of Tacoma, and they can't use the Port of Gray's Harbor without the resistance of local and regional citizens! This war is a national and international issue and this is a way to resist your participation in this illegal and immoral war as it affects our communities. Gray's Harbor peace activists hold a regular vigil on Fridays (and Mondays). We are meeting them to join our voices in opposition to the war on Iraq and to say that the PEOPLE VETO THE USE OF OUR PORTS FOR THIS CONTINUED WAR!!! Additional Info: Carpool will be leaving Olympia from Harrison and Division parking lot at 2:00 p.m. Parking in Aberdeen is restricted in anticipation of some sort of peacemaker invasion. We have been instructed to park on First Street. MORE ACTIONS WILL BE FORTHCOMING . . . STAY TUNED!!!! [From Grays Harbor activists] Meet in Zelasko Park at 3:30 p.m. (normal vigil "hosted" by "Grays Harbor Grannies" followed by an assembly at the "Public Assembly Area" across from Home Depot. It is suggested that you park on Market or First. (Some have suggested a walk from Zelasko over to the "Public Assembly Area" across from Home Depot. Others have suggested driving over to the perimeter of the "No Parking Zone.") 4. WHAT: "The Logic of Withdrawal"
WHO: Anthony Arnove
WHEN: Friday, May 4, 2007 -- 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Traditions Café, 300 5th Ave. SW, Olympia, WA 98501 [Note from Larry Mosqueda] Anthony Arnove, author of Iraq: The Logic of Withdrawal will speak at: Traditions Café
7:00 p.m., Friday, May 4 Chanan Suarez-Diaz of Iraq Veterans Against the War will also speak. Anthony Arnove is the editor, with Howard Zinn, of Voices of a People’s History of the United States (Seven Stories), the long-awaited primary-source companion to A People’s History of the United States. He is also editor of Iraq Under Siege: The Deadly Impact of Sanctions and War (South End/Pluto) and a collection of interviews with Howard Zinn, Terrorism and War (Seven Stories). An activist based on Brooklyn, New York, he is on the editorial board of the International Socialist Review and Haymarket Books, and is a member of the National Writers Union and the International Socialist Organization. He also has contributed to The Struggle for Palestine (Haymarket Books) and has written for Z Magazine, The Nation, In These Times, Monthly Review, the Financial Times, and other publications. 5. WHAT: Vigil for peace
WHO: Port militarization resistance
WHEN: Saturday, May 5, 2007 -- 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: The "Port of Grays Harbor Viewing Tower," Hoquiam, WA 98550 (28th St. and John Stevens Way, off Port Dock Rd.) [From Grays Harbor activists] PLEASE COME OUT AGAINST THE WAR AND THE USE OF OUR PORT TO SHIP MILITARY CARGO TO IRAQ
(please send this information far and wide) As you know the Port of Grays Harbor is being used to ship military cargo to Iraq. Helicopters and jeeps bound for Iraq started arriving at Terminal 4 on Tuesday, May 1. As you have probably read in the Daily World, the Aberdeen police have set up a "Public Assembly Area" on a freshly mowed strip of lawn on Port Dock Rd. for use by "protesters." I believe that is right across from Home Depot, slightly west of Terminal 4 where the cargo is being stored. Hopefully this area will be acceptable to us. As you also probably already know, the Police have made a large area around the Terminal 4 entrance to the Port a "NO PARKING ZONE." Only residents who have permits are allowed to park there. Also, Home Depot is evicting protestors from the Home Depot parking lot, claiming it as "private property." This means we will have to either park on the perimeter of the "No parking zone" and walk in or be chauffeured in. If during this campaign you need a ride to and from the "Public Assembly Area," two people have volunteered to taxi people back and forth, if needed. They are: Wes at 360-547-0456 and Laurie at 537-5503 or cell 581-5890. For the Saturday and Sunday events we can arrange transport from the meeting point, described above. Bring signs. If you can stay awhile, dress appropriately, bring water, coffee and snacks, and perhaps a blanket to sit on. Hopefully chairs will be "allowed" as well. Updates will follow once more plans are made. FOR MORE INFORMATION:
If you need more information please contact Mary Riley on 532-2152 or cell: 360-612-3473 (having troubles with the cell lately) For more information people can visit our local peace and civil rights group website, www.whatisnext.us. The information about the protests may not be available for a few days. And one can listen to the local radio program "What's Left" hosted by Dr. Gary Murrell. This program can be streamed at www.nwindy.org and can be heard on KAYO 94.7 fm between 4:05 and 5:30 every weekday. P.S. Members of Port Militarization Resistance (PMR), an Olympia-based grassroots organization, have travelled to Aberdeen twice already to support us in whatever way they can. They have repeatedly expressed their intent to honor our wishes as to how this campaign should be conducted. They have already met with the Aberdeen police in order to establish a friendly relationship with them. Please welcome these dedicated peace activists and thank them when you meet them! For information about their previous activities go to www.olywip.org 6. WHAT: Vigil for peace
WHO: Port militarization resistance
WHEN: Sunday, May 6, 2007 -- 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: The "Port of Grays Harbor Viewing Tower," Hoquiam, WA 98550 (28th St. and John Stevens Way, off Port Dock Rd.) (NOTE: A report received Saturday evening induces us to observe that those driving to Aberdeen will of course want to scrupulously respect traffic laws as they approach Aberdeen and make sure they have vehicle registration and proof of insurance in their possession.) [From Grays Harbor activists] PLEASE COME OUT AGAINST THE WAR AND THE USE OF OUR PORT TO SHIP MILITARY CARGO TO IRAQ
(please send this information far and wide) As you know the Port of Grays Harbor is being used to ship military cargo to Iraq. Helicopters and jeeps bound for Iraq started arriving at Terminal 4 on Tuesday, May 1. As you have probably read in the Daily World, the Aberdeen police have set up a "Public Assembly Area" on a freshly mowed strip of lawn on Port Dock Rd. for use by "protesters." I believe that is right across from Home Depot, slightly west of Terminal 4 where the cargo is being stored. Hopefully this area will be acceptable to us. As you also probably already know, the Police have made a large area around the Terminal 4 entrance to the Port a "NO PARKING ZONE." Only residents who have permits are allowed to park there. Also, Home Depot is evicting protestors from the Home Depot parking lot, claiming it as "private property." This means we will have to either park on the perimeter of the "No parking zone" and walk in or be chauffeured in. If during this campaign you need a ride to and from the "Public Assembly Area," two people have volunteered to taxi people back and forth, if needed. They are: Wes at 360-547-0456 and Laurie at 537-5503 or cell 581-5890. For the Saturday and Sunday events we can arrange transport from the meeting point, described above. Bring signs. If you can stay awhile, dress appropriately, bring water, coffee and snacks, and perhaps a blanket to sit on. Hopefully chairs will be "allowed" as well. Updates will follow once more plans are made. FOR MORE INFORMATION:
If you need more information please contact Mary Riley on 532-2152 or cell: 360-612-3473 (having troubles with the cell lately) For more information people can visit our local peace and civil rights group website, www.whatisnext.us. The information about the protests may not be available for a few days. And one can listen to the local radio program "What's Left" hosted by Dr. Gary Murrell. This program can be streamed at www.nwindy.org and can be heard on KAYO 94.7 fm between 4:05 and 5:30 every weekday. P.S. Members of Port Militarization Resistance (PMR), an Olympia-based grassroots organization, have travelled to Aberdeen twice already to support us in whatever way they can. They have repeatedly expressed their intent to honor our wishes as to how this campaign should be conducted. They have already met with the Aberdeen police in order to establish a friendly relationship with them. Please welcome these dedicated peace activists and thank them when you meet them! For information about their previous activities go to www.olywip.org 7. WHAT: Vigil for peace
WHO: Port militarization resistance
WHEN: Monday, May 7, 2007 -- 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Aberdeen, WA (in front of City Hall, 200 E. Market St.)
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