Coming Events:
Peace
Vigil
Each Monday,
5 - 6 PM at the Four Corners, intersection
of Kenwood and Delaware Aves. in Delmar. Bring your sign or
use one of ours. Stay for a few minutes or an hour. Let's
stand together for peace. (518) 466-1192 for further information.

7th Anniversary March Against the Wars
Friday, March 19, 5 pm
March to begin at West Capital Park, Albany
Meet at the step in the West Capitol Park across from the Smith
Building . Please bring signs. We will also carry displays
with the names of Americans, Iraqis and Afghans who have been killed in
the wars. We will march through the Albany downtown area with our
signs and displays. Please spread the word.This is the
seventh anniversary of the criminal war of aggression launched against
Iraq. The demonstration will demand the immediate and unconditional
withdrawal of all U.S. troops from Afghanistan and Iraq. Instead of
war, we will demand funds so that every person can have a job, free and
universal health care, decent schools, and affordable housing. We
will construct these displays in Guilderland on Thursday evening, March
18. Please come Thursday night to help with the construction. . There will be more information about
the time and place soon. The displays are being coordinated by Steve
Wickham from Guilderland Neighbors for Peace. Sponsored by Northeast Peace and Justice Action Coalition
(NEPAJAC). More Information: 518 439-1968 or 518 466-1192 
March 20, 2010 Washington, DC March on Washington! Saturday, March 20, 2010, Demonstration: US out of Afghanistan and Iraq Now! , Washington DC... March
20 is the seventh anniversary of the criminal war of aggression
launched against Iraq. The demonstration will demand the immediate and
unconditional withdrawal of all U.S. and NATO forces from Afghanistan
and Iraq. Instead of war, we will demand funds so that every person can
have a job, free and universal health care, decent schools, and
affordable housing. The 7th Anniversary of the war in Iraq is the time
to make our voices heard...a bus will
be leaving from the East Garage in Albany at 1 AM on March 20 and
return to Albany after the demonstration on March 21 around 1:00 AM. Seats
are $60 each. There will be partial scholarships available.Reserve a
bus seat today. Reservations must be received by March 10. Checks
made out to "BNP", can be sent to, BNP, PO Box 473, Delmar, NY 12054
(please include name(s) of bus riders , phone and e-mail address with
check). Donations also accepted. Additional Bus Information. Sponsored by several national anti-war groups and coalitions, including the National Assembly. More Information: Joe Lombardo at 439-1968
BNP
Monthly Meeting Thursday, March 25, 7:00 -9:00 pm Bethlehem Town Hall
445 Delaware Ave, Delmar Stop
the Wars! Change the
World! What is next for the peace movement locally and globally? How
can we stop the wars? Let's Build A Peaceful, Green Economy... Help
create our upcoming events and actions. Information
439-1968
Solidarity Committee- Film: "The Coca-Cola Case" Saturday, March 27, 7:30 pm First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany 405 Washington Avenue (across the street from the downtown SUNY campus)
The
Capital District continues its 2009-2010 film series with a screening
of the film, "The Coca-Cola Case" (2009, 86 minutes). This
powerful documentary takes a look at labor relations in Colombia, the
labor union murder capital of the world. In this nation, 470
workers' leaders have been brutally killed since 2002, usually by
paramilitaries hired by private companies intent on crushing
unions. Among these unscrupulous corporations is the poster boy
for American business: Coca-Cola. But "The Coca-Cola Case"
also provides an epochal story of resistance, for it shows how labor
activist Ray Rogers and other defenders of workers' rights stepped in
and launched an ambitious crusade against this corporate
behemoth. From Bogota to New York, Guatemala to Atlanta,
Washington to Canada, "The Coca-Cola Case" depicts a suspense-filled,
hard-fought struggle -- one that continues today. The film-showing --
co-sponsored by Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace and Upper Hudson Peace
Action -- will take place at the First Unitarian Universalist Society
of Albany, located at 405 Washington Avenue (across the street from the
downtown SUNY campus). Admission is free, and free refreshments will be
provided by the Honest Weight Food Coop. Everyone is welcome to
attend.
BNP Film and Discussion: Blind Spot - - a documentary film on peak oil and sustainability
Sunday, March 28, 5:00 - 7:30 pm Bethlehem Town Hall
445 Delaware Ave, Delmar Blind
Spot was directed by, Adolfo Doring, released ion 2008 ( Running
time 1:28). Blind Spot is a documentary that illustrates the
current energy crisis that our way of life is facing. Whatever the
measures of greed, wishful thinking, neglect or ignorance, we have put
ourselves at a crossroad which offers two paths, both with dire
consequences. If we continue to burn fossil fuels we will choke the
life out of the planet and if we don't, will our way of life will
collapse? Prof. Al Bartlett is interviewed."Official Selection", Woodstock Film Festival 2008
Documentary. Watch the Bartlett interview. Rudyard
Edick will lead us in a discussion following the film.
Information: 466-1192,This will be a mini-pot
luck...so please bring snacks to share. Join us! BNP
Discussion Group
Monday, April 5 6:00 -7:30 pm Perfect Blend 376 Delaware Ave (Four Corners), Delmar, NY
Our gatherings
here are are always lively and interesting, with many good ideas
discussed among neighbors and friends. Contact:
439-8262 for further information. New members always welcome!
North East Peace and Justice Action Coalition (NEPAJAC) Meeting TBA, 7:00 - 9:00 pm Albany Public Library, 1st floor, Auditorium 161 Washington
Ave., Albany, NY
The National Assembly and other national Peace organizations are planning a national conference, in Albany,
in July and we will begin planning for this event as well. Many
organizations from around the country are
joining the call and it is hoped that we can have united actions
for peace. Please come to this meeting and add your voice. Please
join us and/or ask your organization to send representatives to the
meeting. For more information,, please contact: Joe at 439-1968
or
jlombard@nycap.rr.com for further information.
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