Veterans For Peace Chapter 46

Veterans For Peace Monthly Meeting
2019-11-08 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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
___________________________
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.

VFP 46 Chapter Meeting
2019-02-08 14:00 - 16:30 | CA
The Chapter meets the second Friday of the month at The Monterey Peace & Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA. Our social hour starts at 2:00pm, refreshments provided,The Chapter’s Business Meeting starts at 3:00pm, ends at 4:30pm Sharp.
All veterans and their supporters are welcome

Occupy Monterey Peninsula
2019-02-02 10:30 - 12:00 | CA
Saturday, February 2, 10:30 am, Occupy Monterey Peninsula: General Assembly. In front of Monterey’s city hall, Few Memorial Hall, on Pacific Street near Colton Hall. Occupy is now meeting only the first Saturday of the month. You are welcome to join the group. The General Assembly is a gathering of people from all walks of life who come together to discuss issues important to them and to make decisions that benefit everyone. All decisions on how to coordinate efforts are decided by the group. Group decisions versus individual decisions regarding the movement allow us to keep the movement leaderless and also allow a platform for everyone to speak.

Take Back Armistice Day
2018-11-11 11:00 - 14:00 | Colton Hall and Monterey Museum of Art, 570 and 559 Pacific St., Monterey, CA
Sunday, November 11, Armistice Day (aka Veterans Day), 11:00 am – 2:00 pm, CELEBRATE PEACE! Event sponsored by Veterans for Peace, Chapter 46, Monterey. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the end of World War at the 11th hour of the 11th day on the 11th Month of 1918. Veterans For Peace invites the public to stand up for peace this Armistice Day by gathering on the Colton Hall Lawn in Monterey for a service to honor the fallen of World War I. The service will be followed by a presentation in the Monterey Museum of Art. VFP members will provide escorts safely across the street and to the museum.
The multimedia presentation at the museum, “Art of the Great War”, will include readings of poems and excerpts from novels and histories presented by combat veterans with the local VFP Chapter 46. Music and refreshments will be provided. This is a free event.
Colton Hall: 570 Pacific Street, Monterey
Monterey Museum of Art: 559 Pacific Street, Monterey
PROGRAM:
11:00 am – Opening remarks followed by two minutes of silence
11:10 am – Reading of the names of the Monterey Fallen from World War I
12:00 pm – Presentation of “The Art of the Great War” Monterey Museum of Art
1:45 pm – Closing remarks
Background on Armistice Day: One hundred years ago the world celebrated peace as a universal principle. In 1918, the First World War had just ended. Nations that were collectively mourning their dead and comprehending the magnitude of the lives lost called for an end to all wars. Armistice Day was born and November 11th was designated as “a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated.” The date marks the armistice signed between the warring coalitions of nations calling for the cessation of hostilities on the Western Front of World War I. It took effect at eleven o’clock in the morning—the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month” of 1918. After World War II in 1954, the U.S. Congress decided to rebrand November 11 as Veterans Day, effectively shifting the focus of the national holiday away from peace to war.
Veterans For Peace has taken the lead in upholding the original intention of November 11 — committed to the belief that a day that celebrates peace, not war, is the best way to honor the sacrifices of veterans. In 2008, an official Veterans For Peace resolution called for a national movement to Reclaim Armistice Day as a celebration and a rededication to the cause of world peace. Since then, VFP chapters across the country have been “Reclaiming Armistice Day”, pushing the celebration of peace into the national conversation on Veterans Day.
INFO: jackerickson@me.com justinloza@vfp56.com https://vfp46.com/

Veterans of the Year Dinner 2018
2018-11-10 18:00 - 21:00 | CA
Our soon to be President Emeritus Philip Butler along with other Veterans are being honored by The Monterey County Military & Veterans Affairs Office with a special dinner.
The following from the invitation letter;
Your achievements as a service member serving your country, and now as a veteran serving your community, have been exemplary. Your contribution clearly helped demonstrate to the citizens Monterey County that a veterans are a vital asset in and to our community.
I would add that Veterans are World Assets, and those devoted to Peace are extra special!!

Chapter Meeting And Social Hour
2018-11-09 14:00 - 16:30 | CA
