Veterans For Peace Chapter 46

Exposing the Pentagon- Hidden Polluter of Water, by Pat Elder
2020-03-11 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Monterey Peace & Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
Pat Elder, an investigative journalist with Civilian Exposure. Pat will discuss the contamination caused by the military’s use of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, (PFAS) in routine fire-fighting drills. He chronicles the stories of individuals who have been exposed to toxic contamination through their military service. Pat is a board member of World BEYOND War. The public is invited to this free event cosponsored by Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom-Monterey County Branch, Veterans For Peace-Chapter 46, and the Peace Coalition for Monterey County. Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA. More info: (831) 899-7322 or montereypeaceandjustice@gmail.com. Learn more about Pat’s 20-City California Tour HERE.

Chapter 46 Monthly Meeting
2020-02-14 15:00 - 16:30 | Monterey Peace & Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
Veterans for Peace Chapter 46 Monterey (VFP) meets the second Friday of the month at the
Monterey Peace & Justice Center,
1364 Fremont Blvd.
Seaside, CA 93955 Contact Justin Loza Justin.loza@vfp46.com for more information or visit www.vfp46.com.
831-566-4295

Join Veterans For Peace as we end the year with a Celebration Of Peace
2019-12-13 14:30 - 16:30 | Monterey Peace & Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
In Lieu of our monthly meeting, we’re having a year end celebration, come meet and greet, members of VFP Ch. 46, and members of the Peace Community

Baha’i Human Rights Award to Philip Butler
2019-12-07 11:00 - 14:00 | The Elks Lodge #1285,, 150 Mar Vista Drive, Monterey, CA, United States
Saturday December 7, 11:00 am – 2 pm, Annual United Nations Association Human Rights Day Luncheon at Elks Lodge #1285, 150 Mar Vista Drive, Monterey. Join UNA Monterey Bay Chapter and the Baha’i Faith communities of Monterey County as we celebrate human rights at home and abroad, including
* Presentation of the annual Baha’i Human Rights Award to Philip Butler
* Keynote speaker Joshua Cooper, Executive Director of the Hawaii Institute of Human Rights and climate expert:Ciimate Change: a Human Rights crisis?
* Displays from co-sponsoring organizations that ensure human rights,
Tickets are $35 per person; $15 for students. Registration info forthcoming; see unausamonterey.wordpress.com. If your group or organization would like to co-sponsor, please email unamontereybay@gmail.com or call 831-275-0781.

Armistice Day Event
2019-11-09 14:00 - 17:00 | Monterey Peace & Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
We are co-hosting an Armistice Day event with the Peace and Justice Center on Saturday, November 9th, 2-5pm. Listed below are the details.

Sat, Nov 9, 2 pm to 5 pm event is planned in conjunction with Armistice Day observance – Spoken word and poetry open mic segment followed by a documentary film & discussion.

1st hour: Poetry and spoken word open mic — featuring perspectives on war. Calling it “Drop the Mic” #DropTheMIC – leveraging the campaign by the Iraq war veterans group, About Face. Their context is “Drop the Military Industrial Complex”. Each participant will be limited to a 3–minutereading.

2nd hour: Screening of the WWI documentary, They Shall Not Grow Old, (1h 39min), followed by discussion. Justin will provide access to stream the film from his HBO Go acct.

Contact Justin Loza at justin.loza@vfp46.com

Veterans For Peace Monthly Meeting
2019-11-08 15:30 - 17:00 | Monterey Peace & Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
Veterans For Peace Chapter 46 Monterey meets the second Friday of the month at The Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd. Seaside CA. All veterans and their supporters are welcome. Our chapter business meeting will begin at 3:30pm Contact Justin Loza Justin.loza@vfp46.com

20th annual International Documentary Film Festival
2019-10-25 18:30 - 22:00 | Osio Theater, 350 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Presented by the UN Association, Monterey Bay Chapter, shows October 25 & 26 will be at the OSIO Theater in Monterey, beginning at 6:30. General admission for Osio Theater screenings: $10 per evening. Full time students with ID are admitted free. For more info see www.unausamonterey.wordpress.com or email unamontereybay@gmail.com.

20th annual International Documentary Film Festival
2019-10-24 19:00 - 22:00 | MIIS Irvine Auditorium, 499 Pierce St., Monterey, CA, 93490, United States
October 24, 25, and 26: Save the Date! for three evenings of timely, diverse and thought-provoking films at the 20th annual International Documentary Film Festival presented by the UN Association, Monterey Bay Chapter.
Special opening night on Thursday, October 24 (UN Day) will be at the MIIS Irvine Auditorium at 7 pm. with FREE admission for all! October 25 & 26 will be at the OSIO Theater in Monterey, beginning at 6:30. General admission for Osio Theater screenings: $10 per evening. Full time students with ID are admitted free. For more info see www.unausamonterey.wordpress.comUN Association, Monterey Bay Chapter or email unamontereybay@gmail.com.

Veterans For Peace Monthly Meeting
2019-10-11 15:30 - 17:00 | Monterey Peace & Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
Friday, October 11, 2019 2:30pm-5:00pm
Veterans For Peace Chapter 46 Monterey meets the second Friday of the month at The Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd. Seaside CA.
All veterans and their supporters are welcome. Our chapter business meeting will begin at 3:30pm Contact Justin Loza Justin.loza@vfp46.com

Monterey Farmers Market
2019-09-24 16:00 - 19:00, 2019-09-17 16:00 - 19:00, 2019-09-10 16:00 - 19:00 | Corner of Franklin and Alvarado St.
Chapter 46 has returned to this Historic Event,
Corner of Franklin and Alvarado St. In front of Church is where you will find our Chapter’s Table
Stop by our table for the latest information concerning veterans and their families
Held rain or shine, year round on every Tuesday
Located on Alvarado Street between Del Monte and Pearl
October through April: 4:00-7:00pm
May through September: 4:00-8:00pm

Veterans For Peace Chapter Meeting
2019-09-13 14:30 - 17:00 | Monterey Peace & Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
Friday, September 13, 2019 2:30pm-5:00pm
Veterans For Peace Chapter 46 Monterey meets the second Friday of the month at The Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd. Seaside CA.
All veterans and their supporters are welcome – 2:30-3:30 social hour. Refreshments will be provided. Our chapter business meeting will begin at 3:30pm Contact Justin Loza Justin.loza@vfp46.com

VFP at Farmers’ Market
2019-08-27 16:00 - 19:00, 2019-08-20 16:00 - 19:00, 2019-08-13 16:00 - 18:00, 2019-08-06 16:00 - 19:00 | Monterey Farmer’s Market, Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States
Chapter 46 has returned to this Historic Event,
Located on Alvarado Street between Del Monte and Pearl
Stop by our table for the latest information concerning veterans and their families

Veterans For Peace Chapter Meeting
2019-08-09 15:30 - 17:00 | Monterey Peace & Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
Veterans For Peace Chapter 46 Monterey meets the second Friday of the month at The Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd. Seaside CA.
All veterans and their supporters are welcome – 2:30-3:30 social hour. Refreshments will be provided. Our chapter business meeting will begin at 3:30pm Contact Justin Loza Justin.loza@vfp46.com

Fifteenth Annual Hiroshima-Nagasaki Remembrance Day & Peace Lantern Ceremony
2019-08-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Lovers Point Cove, Ocean View Blvd, at 17th. St., Pacific Grove, CA, United States
The public is invited to gather to mark the 74th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan by the United States during World War II. This beautiful and moving tradition remembers and honors those who suffered the bombings in 1945 and reaffirms our commitment to a nuclear-free world so that such a tragedy is never repeated.
The event is organized each year by Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) and the Peace Coalition of Monterey County (PCMC) to observe the anniversary of the nuclear weapons detonated over the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on August 6 and 9, 1945, respectively. The event starts at 7 p.m. with lantern making and traditional Taiko drumming by Shinsho Mugen Daiko. At 7:45 p.m., poetry, readings, and personal accounts of the impact of the bombings will be presented by Dr. Chris Hasegawa, Elaine Gehrmann, and Joyce Vandevere. The lanterns will be launched at 8:15 p.m. to shakuhachi flute music performed by Jim Scott-Behrend

VFP at Farmers’ Market
2019-07-30 16:00 - 19:00, 2019-07-23 16:00 - 19:00 | CA

VFP at Farmers' Market
2019-07-16 16:00 - 19:00 | CA

Monthly Chapter Meeting
2019-07-12 14:30 - 17:00 | Monterey Peace & Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
Getting ready for the Fourth Of July Parade Monterey, CA.

This coming Friday:
Friday, July 12, 2019 2:30pm-5:00pm
Veterans For Peace Chapter 46 Monterey meets the second Friday of the month at The Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd. Seaside CA.
All veterans and their supporters are welcome – 2:30-3:30 social hour. Refreshments will be provided. Our chapter business meeting will begin at 3:30pm Contact Justin Loza Justin.loza@vfp46.com

Independence Day Parade
2019-07-04 10:00 - 13:00 | CA
Wednesday, July 4, 10:00am start, Independence Day Parade in the City of Monterey. Peace Coalition of Monterey County has been accepted for a place in the parade. All Peace Coalition member organizations are encouraged to come with their banners and their members and be a part of that unit. All of you who are passionate about peace in the world are welcome to march behind the banner of the Peace Coalition. Info: sramsdenscott@hotmail.com 373-6972.
July 4th. 2017 Downtown Monterey

THE LOBBY-USA PARTII
2019-04-02 18:00 - 20:30 | Monterey Peace & Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
Screening 2: Episodes 3 and 4: Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 6 PM
Runtime for each screening is 1h, 40m.
The Lobby – USA, (2018), is a four-episode undercover investigation into Israel’s covert influence in US politics. Produced by Al Jazeera’s investigative unit, the film was never aired by the network. Under intense pressure from the pro-Israel lobby, the film was censored and its release was blocked. The film became available after being leaked and posted on the internet by a third-party Palestine advocacy group.
The documentary follows British-born, pro-Palestinian activist James Anthony “Tony” Kleinfeld, who goes undercover as an intern to gain insight into the activities of pro-Israel advocacy groups in the Washington D.C. area.
In Parts 1 and 2, Tony charmed his way into the inner-circle of pro-Israel advocacy groups in D.C. There he discovered a network of organizations actively working to suppress the BDS, (boycott, divestment and sanctions), movement and disrupt the actions of U.S. Palestinian rights advocacy groups.
In Parts 3 and 4, Tony served as an intern for The Israel Project (TIP), a pro-Israel educational non-profit whose aim is to improve perceptions of Israel in both the U.S. and Israel. He observed TIP leaders candidly discussing TIP’s “astroturfing” (fake grassroots activism) campaigns and concerns over polls that show steadily declining support for Israel’s policies among U.S. politicians and the public at large.
Sponsored by the Monterey Peace and Justice Center, The Peace Coalition of Monterey County, Veterans For Peace – Chapter 46, and the Monterey County Branch of Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the film belong solely to the producer and affiliates, and are not necessarily those of the Monterey Peace and Justice Center, The Peace Coalition of Monterey County, Veterans For Peace Chapter 46, nor the Monterey County Branch of Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom. Our aim is to listen to varied views and encourage critical thinking and dialog around peace and social justice issues.

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THE LOBBY- USA
2019-03-19 18:00 - 20:30 | Monterey Peace & Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
A discussion follows both film screenings. Free admission.
Screening 1: Episodes 1 and 2: Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 6 PM
Screening 2: Episodes 3 and 4: Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 6 PM
Runtime for each screening is 1h, 40m.
The Lobby – USA, (2018), is a four-episode undercover investigation into Israel’s covert influence in US politics. Produced by Al Jazeera’s investigative unit, the film was never aired by the network. Under intense pressure from the pro-Israel lobby, the film was censored and its release was blocked. The film became available after being leaked and posted on the internet by a third-party Palestine advocacy group.
The documentary follows British-born, pro-Palestinian activist James Anthony “Tony” Kleinfeld, who goes undercover as an intern to gain insight into the activities of pro-Israel advocacy groups in the Washington D.C. area.
In Parts 1 and 2, Tony charmed his way into the inner-circle of pro-Israel advocacy groups in D.C. There he discovered a network of organizations actively working to suppress the BDS, (boycott, divestment and sanctions), movement and disrupt the actions of U.S. Palestinian rights advocacy groups.
In Parts 3 and 4, Tony served as an intern for The Israel Project (TIP), a pro-Israel educational non-profit whose aim is to improve perceptions of Israel in both the U.S. and Israel. He observed TIP leaders candidly discussing TIP’s “astroturfing” (fake grassroots activism) campaigns and concerns over polls that show steadily declining support for Israel’s policies among U.S. politicians and the public at large.
Sponsored by the Monterey Peace and Justice Center, The Peace Coalition of Monterey County, Veterans For Peace – Chapter 46, and the Monterey County Branch of Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the film belong solely to the producer and affiliates, and are not necessarily those of the Monterey Peace and Justice Center, The Peace Coalition of Monterey County, Veterans For Peace Chapter 46, nor the Monterey County Branch of Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom. Our aim is to listen to varied views and encourage critical thinking and dialog around peace and social justice issues.

Steering Committee Meets
2019-03-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Monterey Peace & Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
Sunday, March 17 (third Sunday Jan/Mar/May/July/Sept/Nov.) 2:00 – 4:00 pm, Peace Coalition of Monterey County (PCMC) Steering Committee meets at the Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside. Members of the public who have ideas or suggestions for the Peace Coalition are welcome to come to the first part of the meeting to make their presentations. Proposals for the Peace Coalition may also be made through the representative of any of the member organizations. organizations. Groups who want to join the Coalition should contact one of the co-chairs and fill out an application before the meeting: Sidney Ramsden Scott sramsdenscott@hotmail.com 373-6972 or Maureen Brinkerhoff mbbrinkerhoff@gmail.com.  www.peacemonterey.org

Hands Off Venezuela
2019-03-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Window On The Bay/Waterfront Park, Del Monte Ave, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Saturday, March 16, 10:00 – 12:00 pm, The people of the United States are standing up to the Trump administration’s war on Venezuela. On March 16, there will be a National March on the White House demanding ‘U.S. Hands Off Venezuela. Locally we must also continue to raise awareness on the situation in Venezuela. Join Veterans For Peace Chapter 46 at Window on the Bay in Monterey across from el Estero park and lets show the world were watching.
Co-sponsored by Monterey Peace and Justice Center; Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF), Monterey County Branch, Peace Coalition of Monterey County

NO MILITARY OPTION.
NO SANCTIONS.
FOCUS ALL EFFORTS ON PEACE MAKING.

Information; https://vfp46.com,
Contact; Mike Dempsey-miked@vfp46.com
831-536-4940

For information on the Washington Event:
answercoalition.org
Saturday, March 16, 12pm
White House, Washington, D.C.

No War On Venezuela
2019-02-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Window On The Bay/Waterfront Park, Del Monte Ave, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
A Message from VFP President Gerry Condon
Call for VFP Chapters to Organize February 23 Protests Against the U.S. Coup in Venezuela
Dear VFP Members and Friends,
The U.S.-orchestrated coup in Venezuela presents a great threat to the people of Venezuela and to all of Latin America, which apparently is still considered to be “our backyard” by the dinosaurs of U.S. imperialism. The possibility of direct military intervention leading to a long and bloody war is “on the table.”
Even as President Trump makes halting efforts to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan and Syria, his administration is doubling down on U.S. intervention in this hemisphere. National Security Adviser John Bolton is also promising to step up U.S. attacks against the progressive governments and people of Cuba and Nicaragua.
The Veterans For Peace statement calling for resistance to U.S. intervention in Venezuela, unanimously agreed upon by the VFP Board of Directors at our recent meeting in Tijuana, Mexico, continues to be welcomed and widely circulated (over 1.5 K “shares” on Facebook).
Veterans For Peace has also endorsed several upcoming mobilizations against the unfolding coup in Venezuela. Most important, because they are coming up soon, are internationally coordinated local actions on February 23.
Check out the website for the No War on Venezuela actions. Veterans For Peace is already an endorser, but VFP Chapters may also sign on, as can individuals.
In less than a week the call for No War on Venezuela actions on Februrary 23 has garnered remarkable support, coming from virtually the entire peace movement in the U.S. and internationally (the Call has been translated into eight languages!).
I encourage all VFP chapters and members to participate in local actions that are already being organized for Saturday, Febuary 23, or to initiate and anchor protests and/or educational events in your communities. Call on your friends and allied organizations to join you. Unity, creativity and flexibility should be our watch words. It could be any type of event, such as a visit to your Congressperson’s office on Friday, February 22, a vigil downtown on Saturday, February 23, or an educational forum on Sunday, February 24.
You can find helpful resources on the website, including a ready made half-page flyer, where you can add your local information. Of course, feel free to produce your own flyer with your own message. The voice of veterans must be heard.
The U.S. regime change operation in Venezuela also presents an opportunity for the U.S. peace movement to step up our game. This includes Veterans For Peace, of course. The VFP Board of Directors is already discussing the possibility of having regular coordinated actions, monthly or quarterly, where all VFP chapters can act together. On February 23 we can begin to exercise our collective muscle while making a real contribution to the peace movement.
How many other organizations have chapters in so many cities? And internationally too. I believe the answer is none. When Veterans For Peace chapters step up together, we will make a real difference.
All out for February 23!
Hands Off Venezuela!
Gerry Condon
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Gerry Condon
President, Board of Directors
VETERANS FOR PEACE
https://www.veteransforpeace.org/pressroom/news/2019/02/08/call-vfp-chapters-organize-february-23-protests

Memorial Service for Harry Meserve
2019-02-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Veteran’s Memoral Building Santa Cruz CA., 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95061, United States
Obituary of Harry Meserve
Harry C. Meserve of Capitola, CA passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends of complications related to Renal Cell Carcinoma. He was born September 16, 1942 in Waltham, MA to Harry C. Meserve, Jr. and Louise (Bloomfield) Dunmire. He grew up in Buffalo, NY and San Francisco, CA and attended Roosevelt Jr. High, and later the Cambridge School of Weston, MA.
Harry joined the U.S. Marine Corps in June 1960 and was honorably discharged in June, 1966 with the rank of Corporal. He was stationed in Lejeune, North Carolina and London, England. On return to civilian life, he earned a B.A. in History at UCLA, and later, a degree of Candidate in Philosophy in History in 1975.
Following this, he was a dispatcher for Southern Pacific Railroad for almost 20 years; he then worked in the public library system in Watsonville, CA and taught History at Cabrillo College. After obtaining an M.S. in Library Science at San Jose State University, he joined the library staff there and retired as Associate Librarian Emeritus in 2010. Harry was very active politically throughout the 1970s in the anti-war movement and joined several Socialist organizations including the Socialist Workers Party. He also worked extensively with Veterans For Peace during these years, well into his retirement including driving a relief caravan with VFP to Nicaragua in in 1988. He was an outspoken advocate for peaceful solutions and worked on many levels to promote peace locally and globally. Most recently, he participated in the Veterans For Peace Armistice Day Celebrations in downtown Santa Cruz and enjoyed the music and comradery very much. Harry led the planning committee for the Annual Vets Thanksgiving Day Dinner for more than 20 years as well as other philanthropic and volunteer efforts, including supporting the VFP Golden Rule Peace Boat Project. He had many passions including hiking in the Sierra Nevada mountains, baseball (especially the Red Sox), trains, poetry and the sea.
Harry is survived by his daughter, Shane and her husband, Jon; his brothers Peter and David and their wives, Jan and Betsy, respectively; by his long-time friend Marilyn Sronce and her children, Kurt, Kara and her wife Nancy. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Emily Meserve Kinzie. He is also survived by seven nieces and nephews and their families as well as many close friends.
Arrangements are being handled by Benito & Azzaro Pacific Gardens Chapel. A celebration of Harry’s life is being planned for February 17, 2019 at the Veteran’s Memorial Building in Santa Cruz at 846 Front Street. Memorial donations may be made to the Veteran’s Thanksgiving dinner fund at P.O. Box 672, Santa Cruz, CA, 95061 or to Veterans For Peace. To express your condolences or to share a memory with Harry’s family, please visit www.pacificgardenschapel.com.
