August/September announcements

[Mary Campbell]

International Day of Justice Celebration
Mayor Halloran has proclaimed July 17th, "International Day of
Justice " in recognition of the 10th anniversary of the Rome Statute
for the International Criminal Court. Amnesty International, the UNA-
USA (Iowa Division, Linn County chapter), and Kirkwood Student
Alliance, and Kirkwood Community College are co-sponsoring a program
at 7 pm, July 17th featuring Matthew Heaphy, the Deputy Convener for
AMICC, which is the American Non-governmental Organizations for the
International Criminal Court. There will also be a short video about
the ICC as well as a few interviews of and by KCC international
students about war crimes in their native countries. Cake will be
served in honor of the 10th anniversary. The program is in the West
Dining Room of Iowa Hall at Kirkwood. Park in the south lot, and
enter Iowa Hall.

Questions: Contact Jeremy Brigham, 319-363-7675.

Local Activities Against Possible Military Action in Iran
Saturday, July 19
Noelridge Park Farmers' Market
8-Noon
WFPI will be circulating a petition called "NO WAR ON IRAN!"
*Please join us as we attempt to raise awareness of
impending US aggression.

Monday, July 21
1 pm
We will meet outside Congressman Dave Loebsack's Westdale
Mall office
with our petitions.

*We encourage you to write and call your legislators. Now is a
critical time to speak out on this issue. Voices calling for real
diplomacy and negotiation MUST be heard. Call and ask Congressman
Loebsack to co-sponsor H.R. 5056 to appoint an envoy to Iran for the
purpose of easing tensions and normalizing relations with Iran.


WFPI backyard picnic/movie
Wendy Barth's house- 2308 C Ave NE
Sunday, August 3
Potluck picnic, 6 pm (Please bring your own service, drink, dish
to share, lawnchair.)
Movie, 8 pm ("Orwell Rolls in His Grave") Suggestion: Just for
chills, re-read George Orwell's "1984".

WFPI book discussion : "The UN- Our Last Best Hope"
Tuesday, Aug. 5th
7 pm
Java Creek Cafe
588 Boyson Lane NE

Hiroshima/Nagasaki Remembrance
August 8
"Sadako and a Thousand Cranes" movie
Paul Engle Center
1600 4th Ave SE
7 pm potluck. (Please bring drinks, service, and dish to share.)

Saturday Street Corner Vigils
*Don't forget to make Noon-1 pm every Saturday a part of your
weekly routine. Meet at the corner of First Ave and Collins Rd. (in
front of Granite City. ) Signs are available. The incredible growing
support of cars "honking for peace" is very heartening.

Next WFPI Education and Action Committee meeting
*Help us plan future actions and events. New ideas welcome!
7 pm
August 12
Mount Mercy College Campus Ministry (other side of Busse Center.)

Next WFPI general membership meeting
7 pm
August 19th
Mount Mercy College Viewing Room (lower level of Busse Library)

*Note: No July general membership meeting.

Our hearts continue to go out to everyone affected by the floods.
Several of our members have lost their homes and are in need of
support. For information about how to help them, please call Mary:
364-5878.