WAMM Calendar The events collected in the WAMM Events Calendar represent a diversity of viewpoints, which may not be the viewpoint of Women Against Military Madness (WAMM) and/or its individual members. We make our best effort to include events which are in line with our mission, but we are not intimately involved with the planning of all of the events listed. Please note that WAMM's provision of information on other groups' events is not meant to convey nor endorse any action contrary to public policy that would be inconsistent with exempt purposes under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) i.e., charitable purposes. indicates an event sponsored by the WAMM Middle East Committee. Emergency Response to New or Escalating U.S. Military Intervention In the event of U.S. military intervention in Syria or Iran, a major escalation of the U.S. drone wars in Pakistan or Yemen, or military action in yet some other country, there will be a demonstration at the Federal Bldg in downtown Minneapolis at 3rd Avenue and 4th Street. It will be the same day at 4:30 p.m. if the announcement is made before noon—if made after noon it will be the next day at 4:30 p.m. Watch for an email announcement. Initiated by the Minnesota Peace Action Coalition (MPAC) more info: contact the WAMM office. ——--——--——--——--——--——--—— WAMM EVENTS ——--——--——--——--——--——--—— Wednesday Vigil: Say No to U.S. War in Syria: War is Not the Answer! Wednesdays in May 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Lake Street/Marshall Avenue Bridge, Minneapolis/St. Paul. Despite the majority of people being against new wars and interventions, the talk of military involvement in yet another war is growing. U.S. military intervention will not lead to peace, justice or democracy for the Syrian people, who are the victims of the ongoing violence. Meet on the St. Paul side of the river for signs. Sponsored by: Women Against Military Madness End War Committee and Twin Cities Peace Campaign. FFI: Call 612-522-1861 or 612-275-2720.. FFI: Call 612-522-1861 or 612-275-2720 or contact the WAMM office. ——--——--——--——--——--—— top^ Protest: Minnesota Legal Aid Keynote Speaker Condoleezza Rice Thursday, May 23 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Minneapolis Hilton, 1001 Marquette Avenue South, Minneapolis. Join others to protest the war crimes carried out under Rice’s term as Secretary of State for the second Bush administration. Sponsored by: Women Against Military Madness Tackling Torture at the Top (T-3) Committee. FFI: contact the WAMM office. ——--——--——--——--——--—— top^ Coffee and Conversation Friday, June 7 10:15 to Noon WAMM Office, 4200 Cedar Ave S, St 3, Minneapolis. Do you want to volunteer for WAMM but don't know what to do or how to get involved? Just want to know more about WAMM? Come to a coffee and donuts day with Brigid McDonald —Enjoy lively and friendly conversation! FFI: contact the WAMM office. ——--——--——--——--——--—— top^ 6th Annual WAMM Walk Against Weapons Saturday, June 8 10:30 a.m. (check-in) Bakers Square Restaurant (Parking Lot), 928 Prairie Center Drive, Eden Prairie. Three mile walk encircling Eden Prairie Shopping Center begins at 11:00 a.m. Walk ends at with a rally at ATK (Alliant Techsystems) 7480 Flying Cloud Drive at 12:30 p.m. shuttles will then take walkers back to Bakers Square. Walk. Support. Pledge. Have fun—Create a team with a theme! Sponsored by: WAMM. Visit Women Against Military Madness online for more info and a very good map! FFI: contact the WAMM office. ——--——--——--——--——--—— top^ ——--——--——--——--——--——--—— COALITION EVENTS ——--——--——--——--——--——--—— Bake Sale for Social Justice Saturday, June 1 Noon to 4:00 p.m. 4200 Cedar Avenue South, Minneapolis. Come buy some tasty baked goods to support the awesome activist groups at 4200 Cedar and learn more about them: Anti-War Committee Communities United Against Police Brutality Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee Welfare Rights Committee Women Against Military Madness ——--——--——--——--——--—— top^ Program and Discussion: The Boston Lockdown-After Boston: Attack on Civil Liberties Sunday, May 19 2:00 p.m. 4200 Cedar Avenue South, Minneapolis. In the wake of the bombing of the Boston Marathon, 9000 police and 1000 FBI agents descended on Boston and on April 19, authorities declared a "lockdown" of the city, shutting down public transportation and telling people to stay indoors. Along with the hysteria whipped up by the media and government about terrorism, comes virulent anti-Islam and anti-immigrant frenzy. This includes calls for "securing" U.S. borders. Speakers to include: Sabry Wazwaz, Steff Yorek, Coleen Rowley, Joe Callahan, Sue Ann Martinson, Chris Getowicz, and Carla Riehle. Sponsored by: The Anti-War Committee, The Minnesota Peace Action Coalition, The Committee to Stop FBI Repression, Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Coalition, & the Minnesota Cuba Committee. FFI: Call 612-379-3899. ——--——--——--——--——--—— top^ ——--——--——--——--——--——--—— ALSO OF INTEREST ——--——--——--——--——--——--—— Coldwater Full Moon Walk: The Flower Moon Friday, May 24 7:00 p.m. Gather in the Coldwater Springs parking lot, between Minnehaha Park & Fort Snelling just North of the Hwy 55/62 interchange, enter off of 54th Street Minneapolis. Finally spring is sprouting! In addition to being the Flower Moon, May's moon is also called the budding plants moon, corn planting moon, milk moon, the dandelion moon and the graduation moon. Note: if your calendar claims the full moon occurs on Saturday—it's because it's printed for east coast time. Traditional group howl! Full Moon celebrations at Coldwater have been observed every month since 2000. Sunset 8:45 p.m., Moonrise 8:26 p.m., Exact minute of full moon 11:25 p.m. Sponsored by: Friends of Coldwater. FFI: friendsofcoldwater.org. ——--——--——--——--——--—— top^ MN Veterans For Peace Memorial Day Gathering Monday May 27 (Memorial Day) 9:30 a.m. Minnesota State Capitol Grounds: grassy area alongside the Minnesota Vietnam Veterans Memorial, St. Paul. Speakers, remembrance of those lost to war, Native American Peace Pipe ceremony, music, poetry. Sponsored by: Veterans for Peace. FFI: 651-641-1087. ——--——--——--——--——--—— top^ Minneapolis Solidarity Rally to Free Bradley Manning! Thursday, June 6 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Outside of Federal Courthouse, 300 S 4th Street, Minneapolis. As part of the Week of Action for Bradley Manning please join others to raise awareness and show support for Pfc. Manning during the first week of the court martial! If you aren’t able to make it out to Ft. Meade for the June 1st rally, this is another great way to show support and kick off a summer of action to Free Bradley Manning! Bring your signs! We’ll have stickers and literature to share. Please spread the word and invite your friends! Sponsored by: Free Bradley Manning Minneapolis. FFI: freebradmpls@gmail.com or facebook.com/events/530587780321243/ ——--——--——--——--——--—— top^ WAMM SUPPORTS OCCUPY MN Facebook Group for Occupy News There is a WAMM Occupy open facebook group where occupiers Liz and Jaime, new WAMM members, are posting occupy news. It’s a one-stop source for occupy-related news. Check Out WAMM Occupy on Facebook - click here » To volunteer or more info: contact the WAMM office. ——--——--——--——--——--——--—— ADDITIONAL ACTIONS ——--——--——--——--——--——--—— Emergency Response to New or Escalating U.S. Military Intervention In the event of U.S. military intervention in Syria or Iran, a major escalation of the U.S. drone wars in Pakistan or Yemen, or military action in yet some other country, there will be a demonstration at the Federal Bldg in downtown Minneapolis at 3rd Avenue and 4th Street. It will be the same day at 4:30 p.m. if the announcement is made before noon—if made after noon it will be the next day at 4:30 p.m. Watch for an email announcement. Emergency Response Call Initiated by: the Minnesota Peace Action Coalition (MPAC). FFI: contact the WAMM office. ——--——--——--——--——--—— top^