It's hard to be unaware of the fact that Iran is in the sights of the Bush administration.  --  In response to this, United for Peace of Pierce County has declared May and June 2006 to be Iran Education Months.  --  A variety of events and activities are planned: book discussions, presentations, film showings, cultural celebrations, and reports of visits to Iran.  --  A preliminary, partial schedule is presented below.  --  Mark your calendars!  --  All events are free, with the exception of the June 3 Benefit Concert/Fundraiser with Steve & Kristi Nebel at the Antique Sandwich Company (#2 below)....


On Monday evening, May 8, UFPPC's Digging Deeper XVI will begin a study circle of seven recent books on Iran....


On Thurs., Apr. 6, at 6:30 p.m., UFPPC will present a free showing of “Occupation: Dreamland,” an Iraq war documentary on a squad of U.S. soldiers stationed outside Fallujah in early 2004, in the days before catastrophe engulfed that city.  --  The film was only recently released (Mar. 6).  --  “Occupation: Dreamland” won the “content+intent=change” award at the 2005 Full Frame Documentary Film Festival.  --  See below for more information, including links to reviews....