UPCOMING
EVENTS
2013 E. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13210 - (315) 472-5478 - spc
Military Alternatives Education Project (MAEP)
Upstate NY Peace Group Contacts
Peace
Newsletter Community Calendar February 2012 (pdf file)
GET INVOLVED!
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CNY
Working for a Just Peace
in Palestine & Israel:
monthly organizing meeting
Thursday,
February 2, 1 pm
SPC
Office, 2013 E. Genesee St., 2nd Fl., Syracuse map
This committee of the Peace Council organizes educational events and actions to support a just peace to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. We welcome additional people to get involved with our ongoing work.
Contact
Andy,
472-5478.
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Justice
for Dr. Dhafir: Resentencing Hearing
Friday,
February 3, 11 am
US District Court, Federal Building,
100 S. Clinton St., Syracuse map
Supporters
are urged to attend this upcoming hearing to show community support for
a sentence reduction for Dr. Dhafir, an Iraqi-born doctor who resided
for many years in Manlius, NY. He was arrested as part of the US war on
terror, although no terrorism-related charges were ever raised in court.
For details on the original trial and ongoing developments, visit dhafirtrial.net
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Peace
Outreach: Ground the Drones, End the Wars
Tuesday,
February 7, 4-4:45 pm
Hancock
Airbase, Main Entrance, E. Molloy Rd., Syracuse map
Our ongoing Peace Outreach happens the 1st Tuesday of every month during
the winter. With upcoming Feb. 29 court date of the Hancock 38 Drones
resisters, we hope for a strong turnout at this vigil to send a message
that our community does not want to play host to drone warfare.
Contact
SPC, 472-5478.
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What's
Wrong with NY's Prison System--
and What Can We Do About it?
part
of SPC's monthly educational program series
Thursday, February 9, 7 pm
Artrage
Gallery, 505 Hawley Ave., Syracuse map
An open community forum and discussion hosted by the NYS Prisoner Justice Network with local sponsors the Syracuse Peace Council and the Center for Community Alternatives. Free and open to the public. Refreshments provided.
Download and distribute the flyer.
Contact
Jessica, 472-5478.
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SPC
Activist Orientation
Thursday,
February 16, 6 pm
SPC
Office, 2013 E. Genesee St., 2nd Fl., Syracuse map
Whether you're new to the Peace Council or just looking to reconnect,
this is a great opportunity to learn more about SPC's different projects
and ways to get involved. Light refreshments served.
Contact
Ursula, 472-5478.
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Leftist
Lounge
Thursday,
February 17, 8pm
2013
E. Genesee St., ground floor (enter from parking lot)., Syracuse map
Plan a revolution or just hang out and have a cup of coffee (or tea!).
Bring some friends and spend the evening chatting about activism, social
change and anything else on your mind.
Contact
Ursula, 472-5478.
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Strike
for Peace: Fun, Fundraising Bowlathon
Sunday, March 4, Sessions start at Noon & 3 pm
Flamingo
Bowl, Liverpool map
Crazy costumes, clever team names, and lots and lots of fun. This is a great all ages event in which everyone can participate. The facilities are fully accessible and all lanes are equipped with bumpers. Just 4-6 people are needed to form a team. $15 entry fee/$10 kids 12 and under, includes 2 games plus shoes. Early bird discount (save $2 per person) for teams registered by Feb. 15. Final registration deadline to guarantee a lane is Feb. 24.
Prizes for team spirit, best costume, most creative team name, and anyone who collects more than $50 in pledges!
Contact
Carol, 472-5478.
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