Location: Chicago Water Tower at Pearson and Michigan.
For information go to www.nimn.org
8:00 p.m., Movie - Until When ...
Palestine Film Festival.
Location: St. Xavier University McGuire Hall, 3700 W. 103rd Street,
Chicago, IL 60655
Donations to the Palestine Film Festival are greatly appreciated.
For information go to: www.palestinefilmfest.com
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Home Palestine Film Festival.
Location: St. Xavier University McGuire Hall, 3700 W. 103rd Street,
Chicago, IL 60655
Donations to the Palestine Film Festival are greatly appreciated.
For information go to: www.palestinefilmfest.com
This is the last day for Students for Justice in Palestine's art exhibit at the
DePaul Art Museum. Friday May 6th is the exhibit finale at DePaul. The
exhibit is the first of its kind to be organized by a student group
and university in Chicago. Please come see this insightful and
wonderful exhibit depicting the Palestinian experience! Exhibit tours offered by the museum and SJP are available upon request.
The museum hours are as follows:
Monday-Wednesday 11:00AM-5:00PM
Thursday 11:00AM-7:00PM
Friday 11:00AM-5:00PM
Location: 2350 N. Kenmore Ave, Chicago IL 60614.
For information: mennakhalil@gmail.com
The Stop CAT Coalition and our member organizations invite you to join us for
out next monthly meeting in Chicago on Saturday, May 7. We will begin to
strategize and outline our campaign over the next twelve months. Our plans
need to include actions, education and outreach. We need the active
participation of organizations and individual solidarity activists. Please bring
concrete ideas and proposals to the May 7 meeting.
Please visit both of the following websites for information regarding the
campaign against Caterpillar for the role their equipment plays in the illegal
demolition of Palestinian homes: www.stopcat.org and
www.catdestroyshomes.org .
Location: New World Resource Center, 1300 N. Western Avenue, Chicago
For information: info@stopcat.org or 773-489-3505 to become involved in our
campaign.
Location: Chicago Water Tower at Pearson and Michigan.
For information go to www.nimn.org
Annual Event AFSC will be presenting our "Speaking Truth to Power" award
to Rev. Calvin Morris of the Community Renewal Society, and to Charlie
Richardson and Nancy Lessin, founders of Military Families Speak Out. Come
enjoy great food and live music from the Michael Levin Trio and bid on
fabulous silent auction items.
Location: Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox (just off the Wilson
exit on the Edens Expy.)
For information: Will Benton 312-427-2533 or wbenton@afsc.org
DJ of the night: DJ Flow. All proceeds benefit: Palestine Children's Relief Fund
(PCRF). Powder mild distribution to malnourished Palestinian children in
Gaza, Hebron, Jenin, and Tulkarem/Qalqilya
Cost: $15
Location: DePaul Athletic Center, 2323 N. Sheffield, Chicago, IL 60614.
For information: sjptickets@gmail.com, 773.935.2738, Sjpdepaul.org
Location: Chicago Water Tower at Pearson and Michigan.
For information go to www.nimn.org
Gathering Program * Walk * Potluck Buffet/Program
N E W L O C A T I O N T H I S Y E A R !
Ridgeland Commons Park (Lake St. at Scoville Ave., Oak Park)
Join together with Palestinians, Israelis, Christians, Jews, Muslims and
secularists to affirm our solidarity with the Palestinians and Israelis who are
working to establish a true and lasting peace based on justice. Join us as we
demand changes in U.S. policy and call upon our leaders to be honest
brokers in pursuing a just resolution to this tragic conflict.
See Full Description at the end of the May Calendar
Location: Ridgeland Commons Park, Lake St. at Scoville Ave., Oak Park
For information: 312/427-2533x18 or e-mail JustPeace1@aol.com.
Program of Events:
--We will begin the Gathering Program at Ridgeland Commons Park at 12:15 with a welcome message and opening program of speakers and performers.
--Following the gathering program, we will step off on the Walk for a Just Peace on a route appx. 1 mile in length in Oak Park.
--Following the Walk, we will gather at Pilgrim Congregational Church (460 W. Lake St.) for the Potluck Advocacy Buffet/Program, featuring more great speakers, performance, food, music, fellowship, and advocacy opportunities.
We are honored and pleased to welcome a fantastic line-up of speakers and performers to this year's program:
** Ali Abunimah: Co-founder of Electronic Intifada; vice-president of Arab American Action Network; analyst, public speaker, and writer.
** Eyas Alhoumouz: Co-founder of Al Awda; board member of Chicago Palestine Film Festival.
** Kevin Coval: Jewish poet and performance artist who has performed around the world; member of the National Poetry Slam Team.
** Avner Efendowicz: Yesh Gvul activist and reserve officer in the Israeli army who refuses to serve in the Occupied Territories.
** Emily Hauser: American-Israeli writer, published in a wide range of Israeli and American publications since the early 1990's.
** Jimmy Johnson: Researcher and organizer for the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions, recently returned from 5 months in Jerusalem and West Bank.
** Michael D. Levin: Extraordinary jazz wind player, appearing with the New Quartet.
** Mansour Aziz Mansour: Palestinian journalism student who organizes nonviolent protest actions against construction of the separation barrier in the West Bank.
Please mark your calendars, tell your friends, and come join us. It will be a great afternoon!
This event is organized by the Committee for a Just Peace in Israel and Palestine (http://www.geocities.com/cjpipwebsite/), in conjunction with numerous co-sponsors; list in formation.
Please join us for bagels and coffee and meet Palestinian nonviolent activist
Mansour Aziz Mansour, who is on a national tour of the US speaking about
the growing nonviolent movement among Palestinians living near the
separation wall. See Mansour bio at the end of the May calendar.
Location: Grace Place (either first floor or AFSC conference room).
637 S. Dearborn, Chicago
RSVP: by email to jbing-canar@afsc.org or call and leave a message
312-427-2533 x18
Mansour Aziz Mansour is currently studying journalism and English at Birzeit University. Mansour was one of the first members of the Popular Committee Against the Wall in Biddu (West Bank) and is a representative for Biddu on the regional planning committee. In this role he has participated in meetings with people throughout the West Bank to discuss strategies for nonviolent resistance to the Occupation. In addition, he serves as the liaison between the Biddu and regional committees and international supporters. In this capacity he coordinates all Israelis and internationals going to Biddu - he has worked with French ecumenical groups as well as acting as a campaign and regional coordinator for the International Solidarity Movement.
Bring an dish to share, paper plates, and tableware and enjoy the feast and
fellowship. Taste the world's best hummus!
Location: Wesley United Methodist Church, 21 E. Franklin, Naperville
One Block east of Washington between Jefferson and Ogden.
For information go to http://www.angelfire.com/hero/eto
Location: Washington Street Bridge, downtown Naperville
For information go to: www.angelfire.com/hero/eto
Location: Chicago Water Tower at Pearson and Michigan.
For information go to www.nimn.org
This film explores the role of the US media in the Israeli-Palestine conflict.
Followed by discussion.
Location: Countryside Unitarian Church, 1025 North Smith Road, Palatine
Sponsored by: Sponsored by: Countryside Unitarian Church Social Action
Committee, Not in My Name, and Northwest Suburban SUSTAIN
After the film, there will be an open discussion. Free parking is
available at the commuter parking lot at the corner of Prospect and Park
just south of the RR tracks. Cash Coffee Bar located in the Library Lobby.
Location: Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave, Elmhurst
For information call: (630) 834-1461
Sponsored by: CJPIP-Elmhurst, Not-In-My-Name
Location: Chicago Water Tower at Pearson and Michigan.
For information go to www.nimn.org