Tuesday, January 12, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
FLATIRON DISTRICT. Demos, 220 Fifth Avenue btw 26th & 27th, Fifth Floor Conference Room
POST COPENHAGEN: WHAT COMES NEXT IN THE CLIMATE CHANGE BATTLE?
As we step away from nearly two weeks of climate change talks in Copenhagen, many questions remain unanswered. What was achieved at Copenhagen and what wasn't? How close is the international community to achieving a new global change treaty?  Join Demos and the World Policy Institute for a post-Copenhagen debriefing to discuss these and other pressing concerns. A panel of leading experts will examine the obstacles that remain, the prospect that the United States will ratify any new agreement and/or fulfill promises of assistance to developing countries, and the role of policy groups, activists, business people and investors in ensuring fruitful U.S. leadership in the climate change battle.   This event is free and open to the public, but advance registration is strongly recommended to reserve a seat.  RSVP HERE or by emailing events@worldpolicy.org or calling 212.481.5005 option 2.  

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Tuesday, January 12, 6:30 p.m.
MIDTOWN. The Mercantile Library, 17 East 47th Street,
AN EVENING WITH MYRIAM MIEDZIAN, AUTHOR OF
“HE WALKED THROUGH WALLS: A TWENTIETH-CENTURY TALE OF SURVIVAL”
“He Walked Through Walls” recounts the story of Dr. Miedzian’s father, who faced death during three 20th-century wars—World War I, the Polish–Soviet War of 1919–21, and World War II. Public philosopher Myriam Miedzian is the author of “Boys Will be Boys: Breaking the Link Between Masculinity and Violence.”  A frequent contributor to the Huffington Post, she has been published in The Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, Baltimore Sun and Time Magazine and has appeared on over 500 TV and radio programs including CHARLIE ROSE, OPRAH WINFREY and LARRY KING LIVE.

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Thursday, Jan. 14, 7:00 p.m.
BROOKLYN. Friends Meeting House, 110 Schermerhorn Street at Boerum Place
REPORT BACK FROM THE GAZA FREEDOM MARCH
Close to 1400 activists from 43 countries converged in Cairo on their way to Gaza to join with Palestinians marching to break Israel's illegal siege. They were prevented from entering Gaza by the Egyptian authorities. As a result, the Freedom Marchers remained in Cairo. They staged a series of nonviolent actions aimed at pressuring the international community to end the siege as one step in the larger struggle to secure justice for Palestinians. Among the first to report back will be Ted Auerbach from Brooklyn. He and other Brooklyn participants will talk about their experiences on the Gaza Freedom March, including the response from Gaza, the repression of peaceful demonstrations in Cairo, and the new “Cairo Declaration.” Sponsored by Brooklyn For Peace and Peace, and Social Action Committee of Brooklyn Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). Info: 718-624-5921 or www.brooklynpeace.org

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Saturday, January 16th, 5:45 - 8:00 p.m.
STATEN ISLAND. Staten Island Museum, 75 Stuyvesant Place (just up Wall St. from the SI Ferry)
PEACE ACTION STATEN ISLAND POTLUCK AND GENERAL MEETING
Speaker: State Supreme Court Justice William M. Erlbaum
on the Guantanamo Trials and state-sponsored torture Justice Erlbaum co-founded the ACLU Access to Justice Project and is involved in many humanitarian projects. Also: Discussion of local response to Afghan war escalation; Staten Island involvement in international “Ban the Bomb” activities in May in NYC.

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Monday January 18, 6-7 p.m.
CITY HALL AREA. 150 Park Row at Pearl Street
VIGIL FOR FAHD HASHMI
Fahad Hashmi's trial has been postponed again; at present, no trial date is set. Weekly presentation with special guests from Broadway and Off-Broadway. Sponsor: Theaters Against War and Educators for Civil Liberties. Questions? 206-312-2201 or e-mail thawaction@yahoo.com. Can't attend or want more information? See educatorsforcivilliberties.org.

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Tuesday, January 19, 10 a.m.
CITY HALL AREA. Ceremonial Courtroom, 9th Fl, US Courthouse, 500 Pearl St, off Foley Square
APPEALS ARGUMENT IN DEBBIE ALMONTASER’S CASE
Having a strong turn-out of supporters in the courtroom and will let the judges see how the community remains concerned about this important issue.

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Thursday, January 21,  6:30 p.m.
BROOKLYN. Brooklyn Society For Ethical Culture, 53 Prospect Park West near 2nd Street in Park Slope
SCREENING OF “THE POWER OF COMMUNITY: HOW CUBA SURVIVED PEAK OIL”
With the loss of Soviet oil in the early ‘90s, Cuba transitioned from fossil fuel intensive farming to organic agriculture and urban gardens, providing a valuable example of how to effectively address the challenge of reducing our energy use. Discussion to follow. Questions: Call 718-624-5921 or e-mail  latinam@brooklynpeace.org.

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Sunday, January 24, 1 p.m.
UPPER WEST SIDE. The Unitarian Church of All Souls, The Chapel, 1157 Lexington Ave. at 80th St.
SCREENING OF “PRAY THE DEVIL BACK TO HELL”
Hosted by the Peace and Justice Task Force of All Souls Church. Free event – donations appreciated. “Pray the Devil Back to Hell” chronicles the remarkable story of the courageous Liberian women who came together to end a bloody civil war and bring peace to their shattered country. Thousands of women — ordinary mothers, grandmothers, aunts and daughters, both Christian and Muslim — came together to pray for peace and then staged a silent protest outside of the Presidential Palace. Armed only with white T-shirts and the courage of their convictions, they demanded a resolution to the country's civil war. Their actions were a critical element in bringing about an agreement during the stalled peace talks. Light refreshments will be served.

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Monday, January 25, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
FORT GREENE, BROOKLYN. The South Oxford Space, 138 South Oxford Street,
(just off Fulton Street, between Fulton and Atlantic)
AFGHANISTAN: A FIRST HAND REPORT BY DAVID WILDMAN
What is life in Afghanistan with the war going on? How is that war impacting of the lives of the Afghan people? And how is Obama’s surge strategy being received in Afghanistan? Hear this eyewitness report from David Wildman, who has just returned from Afghanistan. David Wildman is co-author (with Phyllis Bennis) of "Ending the War In Afghanistan: A Primer"He serves as Executive Secretary for Human Rights & Social Justice with the General Board of Global Minstries, United Methodist Church. Admission Free; Contributions Requested. Sponsor: Fort Greene Peace. Co-Sponsor: Brooklyn For Peace. Questions? Call 718-624-5921 or e-mail bfp@brooklynpeace.org.

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Tuesday, January 26, 6:30 p.m.
UPPER EAST SIDE. Unitarian Church of All Souls, Reidy Friendship Hall, 1157 Lexington Ave. at 80th St.
PERPETUAL WAR: AFGHANISTAN, THE MIDDLE EAST AND THE DILEMMAS OF AMERICAN EMPIRE WITH GARY DORRIEN
To protect American global economic and security interests the U.S. military now maintains approximately 750 military bases in over 63 countries around the world.What is the reason for all of this projection of power? What is it costing the American people in economic and real terms? Join us as one of America's leading commentators on current social ethics addresses these questions in this special presentation. Gary Dorrien is the Reinhold Niebuhr Professor of Social Ethics at Union Theological Seminary and Professor of Religion at Columbia University and is the author of 13 books and some 175 articles that range across the fields of ethics, social theory, theology, philosophy, politics and history. A frequent lecturer at universities, civic groups, and conferences, he is the author most recently of “Imperial Designs” and is currently completing a new book, “Economy, Difference, and Empire.” This event is cosponsored by the All Souls Nuclear Arms Task Force, and the All Souls Peace and Justice Task Force.

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Thursday, January 28, 7:00 p.m.
UPPER EAST SIDE. All Souls Church, 1157 Lexington BTW 79th & 80th
WMD'S RIGHT HERE AT HOME
Join an international campaign to press the Obama administration to make nuclear disarmament a reality in our lifetime. We are taking the peace movement back into the streets on May 2nd. Join us for an introductory and planning meeting. Join the mobilization to bring people out. Join the thousands of our sisters and brothers from Japan and around the world who will be in New York City ready to march in Midtown on May 2 as the U.N. Non-Proliferation Treatry Review Conference begins. For more inforamtion call 646-723-1749.

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Monday February 8, 7 p.m.
PARK SLOPE. Park Slope United Methodist Church, 410 Sixth Avenue (corner of 8th Street)
WHICH WAY AFGHANISTAN? WITH ANAND GOPAL
Nine years and counting: Can this war ever be "won"? Will war make us safer? Can we possibly solve urgent problems fat home while waging endless wars abroad? Neighborhood Forum: All Brooklyn Congressional Representatives invited. Guest speaker: Anand Gopal, Wall Street Journal Columnist, previously embedded with the Taliban in Afghanistan. Sponsors: Brooklyn For Peace; Central Brooklyn Independent Democrats; Flatbush For Peace; Fort Greene Peace; Independent Neighborhood Democrats; New Kings Democrats 57th AD Club (list in formation) Questions? Call 718-624-5921 or e-mail bfp@brooklynpeace.org.

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Tuesday, January 12th, 8:00 p.m. sharp
BINGHAMTON. Unitarian-Universalist Congregation, 183 Riverside Drive.
ELLIOTT ADAMS ON THE CURRENT SITUATION IN GAZA AND PALESTINE
A special event for the broader local community. Elliott Adams is a Vietnam combat veteran. President of Veterans For Peace during 2007 and 2008, he is currently serving on the national Board of Directors. Sponsored by Broome County Peace Action and endorsed by Broome County Veterans For Peace.

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Thursday, January 14,  6:45 -9:00 p.m.
DELMAR. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave.
SCREENING OF “VIETMAN: AMERICAN HOLOCAUST”
”Vietnam:  American Holocaust” is an  87 minute documentary on the Vietnam War.  The film covers the history of the conflict from WWII, the defeat of the French, and the long term American involvement. During the Vietnam War the U.S. dropped more bombs on Vietnam than had been dropped by all countries in World War II. They also used chemical weapons on the people, including Agent Orange and White Phosphorous. The film exposes one of the worst cases of sustained mass slaughter in history. Martin Sheen, who played the leading role in "Apocalypse Now" almost 30 years ago, has generously lent his powerful voice to this actual history of the War in Vietnam. Written, produced and directed by Clay Claiborne. Discussion to follow the film.  Information: 466-1192

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Thursday, January 14, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
BUFFALO. Network of Religious Communities, 1272 Delaware Avenue
WNYPC MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING
To develop a 2010 Membership Plan for the Western New York Peace Center

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Friday, January 15, 3:00 p.m.
SCHENECTADY. Union College, 807 Union St, near The Memorial Chapel
PROTEST AND DEMONSTRATION AT A LECTURE BY EHUD OLMERT
(ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER 2006-2009)
The speech is not open to the public; it is for Union College I.D. holders only. It is sponsored by the Speakers Forum, which the Gazette reported is a student run group. The speech is at 7:00 p.m.  Protests by various groups are taking place, beginning around 3 p.m., with others joining in as the time gets closer to the speech (5 p.m., 6 p.m., etc.) There may be a “warm up” area available to help deal with the winter weather. It’s very important to remember that all demonstrators are expected to be peaceful. There will be security (as expected).

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Saturday, January 16, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
NEW ROCHELLE. The corner of Main St & Memorial Hwy.
WOMEN IN BLACK SOLIDARITY VIGIL
Sponsored by WESPAC and CodePink Westchester. As always, women and men are welcome.  Information contact: ceilie@aol.com, 914 654-8990

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Monday, January 18, 7:00 -9:00 p.m.
BUFFALO. Network of Religious Communities, 1272 Delaware Avenue
LASC JANUARY COFFEEHOUSE
A Report from the SOA Watch Vigil of Hope & Resistance. Join speakers Vicki Ross, Fr. Bernie Survil, Megan Brenner and others.

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Thursday, January 19, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
BUFFALO. Network of Religious Communities, 1272 Delaware Avenue
WNYPC FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE MEETING
To develop a 2010 Fundraising Plan for the Western New York Peace Center

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Thursday, January 21, 7:00 -9:00 p.m.
DELMAR. Bethlehem Town Hall, 445 Delaware Ave
BETHLEHEM NEIGHBORS FOR PEACE MONTHLY MEETING
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.

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Sunday, January 24, 12:45 p.m.
BINGHAMTON. Fireside Room, Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 183 Riverside Drive.
A TALK ON CLIMATE CHANGE: IMPACT ON THE NORTHEAST, IMPLICATIONS FOR NATIONAL SECURITY, ACCELERATING RATE
In his Power Point presentation, Dick Rehberg will focus on how climate change has and will affect the Northeastern United States and on the implications for US and global security. He will also review recent studies that the rate of change is, itself, accelerating.

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Saturday, January 30, 10:00 a.m.
BUFFALO. Unitarian Universalists of Buffalo (corner of Elmwood and West Ferry).
MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR MIRIAM BECKER
Jim Mang will MC and call on a few people. There will be an "open mike" for people to share stories about Miriam and a reception will follow. Miriam's son Robin Becker will be coming from California for the service.

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Monday,  February 1,  6:00 -7:30 p.m.
DELMAR. Perfect Blend, 376 Delaware Ave (Four Corners)
BETHLEHEM NEIGHBORS FOR PEACE DISCUSSION GROUP
Our gatherings here are always lively and interesting, with many good ideas discussed among neighbors and friends.  Contact: 439-8262 for further information. New members always welcome!

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Sunday, February 7, 2:00 – 4:30 p.m.
ALBANY. First Unitarian Universalist Society, Emerson Hall, 405 Washington St.
CAN WE SURVIVE HEALTH CARE REFORM?
Capital District Alliance for Universal Healthcare (CDAUH) was organized in June, 2005 to educate both the general public and elected officials on universal health care, and to advocate for universal health care for all.  We have been very active this past year as the health care reform movement became a priority of the new administration in Washington, DC. and we already have scheduled our first activity of 2010, a forum titled “Can We Survive Health Care “Reform”?  Carol Paris, MD, one of the “Baucus 8”, will be a featured speaker.  We have much more work to do, however, to achieve real health care reform.  Information:  euthemia@nycap.rr.com.

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Saturday, February 20, 2010, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
BUFFALO. SEIU Office, 974 Kenmore Avenue
WNYPC ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Includes a Board & Budget Vote.

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Many local peace groups hold regular events, vigils, "Honk for Peace" actions, etc. 
See our list: www.panys.org/ongoing.htm

Saturday, January 16, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
LANGLEY, VIRGINIA. CIA Headquarters
NO MUREROUS CIA DRONES!
It was recently announced that the White House gave the CIA permission to increase its drone bombings in Pakistan of which to date over 1/3rd of the deaths are civilian. The CIA is a profoundly violent and corrupt organization and, while we don't think the Military should be using manned, or unmanned aerial vehicles, we think the drone bombings from CIA robots are particularly despicable. Speakers: Cindy Sheehan, Cynthia McKinney, Kathy Kelly, Debra Sweet and Col. (Ret.) Ann Wright, Bruce Gagnon, Joshua Smith (Technical Briefing). Songs of Social Significance to be performed by David Rovics. Please join us if you can!

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Sunday January 10 through Saturday, January 23
WASHINGTON, DC and across the nation
FAST AND VIGIL TO CLOSE GITMO, END TORTURE, BUILD JUSTICE
January 11th marks eight years since the Bush administration turned the US Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba into a “enemy combatant” detention facility, re-commissioning it as a torture chamber and legal black hole they hoped no one would notice and from which they hoped none would emerge. Witness Against Torture, endorsed by Peace Action and a huge number of other groups, has committed to a Fast and Daily Vigil from January 11 through January 22 - the day by which the President Obama said Guantanamo would be closed.

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Going out of state? Check UFPJ's national Events Calendar: http://www.unitedforpeace.org/calendar.php.