Reclaim Armistice Day 2022 Vigil
2022-11-11 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Window On The Bay/Waterfront Park, Del Monte Ave, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Commemorate Armistice Day/Veterans Day by renewing the pledge made in 1918 on the 11th month, the 11th day, at 11 am to dedicate November 11th to the cause of world peace. It’s about our pressing need to reverse the war momentum. It’s about taking up the burden of building lasting peace.

Free event. Bring signs, bells, drums, and banners to celebrate peace and recognize those who died or

Afterward, regroup at the Monterey Peace Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd. in Seaside for a free film screening of “The Boys Who Said NO!” at 6:00 pm Pacific Time.
Light Refreshments 5 – 6 pm
** This event preempts the November 11, 3 pm Veterans For Peace Chapter 46 monthly chapter meeting.

CANCELLED: VFP Chapter 46 Monthly Meeting
2022-11-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Monterey Peace & Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
The November 11, 2022 meeting will be pre-empted by the Reclaim Armistice Day Vigil, 3 pm – 4:30 pm at Window on the Bay in Monterey, followed by a screening of The Boys Who Said NO! at the Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 6 pm – 8:30 pm. Doors open 5 pm for social time and refreshments. The next Chapter 46 meeting is Friday, December 9, 2022, 3 pm.
VFP Chapter 46 meets the second Friday of each month at 3 pm PT at the Monterey Peace and Justice Center in Seaside. VFP is open to all veterans and supporters.
Members and supporters who are vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 are invited to attend the in-person meeting at the Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., in Seaside, CA.
Meetings are live streamed. Optionally join via Zoom HERE.
For more info, visit vfp46.com or email Michael Dempsey, Chapter President, at mikedevfp46@gmail.com

The Boys Who Said NO! Free Film Screening
2022-11-11 17:00 - 20:00 | Monterey Peace & Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
Please RSVP so we’ll know how much pizza to order.

Commemorate Armistice Day/Veterans Day with this free film event, The Boys Who Said NO! The Untold Story of the GI Movement (Bullfrog Films, 2021). Directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Judith Ehrlich.

This documentary tells for the first time the inspiring story and impact of the GI draft resistance movement. Hundreds of thousands of young men opposed to an unjust war said NO to being drafted into the military, risking up to five years in federal prison. Their individual courage and collective nonviolent actions helped end a tragic war and the draft.

Doors open at 5 pm. Social time and refreshments 5 pm – 6 pm PT.
Monterey Peace Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA

Sponsored by Veterans For Peace Chapter 46, the Peace Coalition of Monterey County, and the Monterey Peace and Justice Center.

This event preempts the November 11, 3 pm Veterans For Peace Chapter 46 monthly chapter meeting. The next monthly chapter meeting is December 9, 2022, 3 pm at the Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA.

VFP Chapter 46 Monthly Meeting
2022-12-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Monterey Peace & Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
VFP Chapter 46 meets the second Friday of each month at 3 pm Pacific Time at the Monterey Peace and Justice Center in Seaside. CA. VFP is open to all veterans and supporters.
Members and supporters who are vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 are invited to attend the in-person meeting at the Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., in Seaside, CA.
Meetings are live streamed. Optionally join via Zoom HERE.
For more info, visit vfp46.com or email Michael Dempsey, Chapter President, at mikedevfp46@gmail.com

4th of July Parade in Monterey - Walk with the Peace Coalition
2023-07-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Monterey, Alvarado Street and Pearl Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Veterans For Peace Chapter 46 will walk with the Peace Coalition of Monterey County (PCMC) unit in the 2023 4th of July Parade hosted by the City of Monterey. A strong turnout will show that peace activism is alive and well in our community! Wear white (symbolizing peace and unity) if you can.
Assemble between 9 am and 10 am in the parking lot behind the CHOMP Behavioral Health Services building, 576 Hartnell Street (in the Hartnell Professional Center across from the Post Office). Please be in place by 9:45 am. The Parade starts rolling at 10:00 am sharp.
Peace symbols and dove signs will be provided — or bring your own sign that promotes peace and justice, but please, no politically divisive messages.
Note: Traffic is expected to be heavy. Carpool, walk, or bike if you can.
For questions, email PCMC co-chair Sidney Ramsden Scott sramsdenscott [at] hotmail.com
Stay afterwards and enjoy music, food, and festivities on the Colton Hall Lawn in front of Monterey City Hall.
Hosted by the City of Monterey, 11 am – 4:30 pm at Colton Hall Lawn at Pacific Street in Monterey. Find details at https://shorturl.at/eoO09

Hiroshima-Nagasaki Remembrance Day & Floating Peace Lantern Ceremony
2023-08-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Lovers Point Cove, Ocean View Blvd, at 17th. St., Pacific Grove, CA, United States
The Public is invited to gather at Lovers Point Cove in Pacific Grove, Saturday evening, August 6, 2022, to remember and honor those who suffered and still suffer, from the atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki Japan, on August 6th and 9th, 1945. This annual vigil reaffirms the imperative for global nuclear abolition and prohibition so that such a tragedy is never repeated. This free event will be respectful, inclusive, and free of cultural appropriation.
Program:

Emcee: Beverly Bean, WILPF Chair. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Sharat G. Lin. Writer and lecturer on global political economy, labor migration, social movements, and public health. His insights on the nuclear calculations of Iran and North Korea are reinforced by personal visits to these countries, and provide a vision for denuclearization.
7:00 pm: Lantern making and performance of Monterey’s Taiko Drumming group, Shinsho-Mugen Daiko.
7:45 pm: Music, poetry, and brief stories and messages of hope and peace.
8:15 pm: Launching of the peace lanterns. Shakuhachi flute Master Jim Scott-Behrends will play meditative music as the lanterns float on the cove waters, pulled by kayaks.

Event flyer: https://tinyurl.com/2023-Peace-Lantern-Ceremony

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/387860520077949/

For more info and to volunteer, contact Beverly Bean at beverygb@gmail.com.
Sponsored by WILPF Monterey County Branch in collaboration with the Peace Coalition of Monterey County (PCMC), Monterey Peninsula Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), and Veterans For Peace, Chapter 46.

War on Gaza: The Root Causes
2024-02-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Monterey Peace & Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
War on Gaza: The Root Causes, with Sharat G. Lin, PhD
Seats are limited. Reserve tickets at http://tinyurl.com/Sharat-G-Lin-2-03-24
The current conflict between Israel and Hamas is routinely being portrayed by U.S. government officials and Western corporate media as if this war started without reason on October 7th. The conflict goes back for a century. Without addressing the root causes of the conflict and the context of prior long-term violations of international humanitarian law and intentional ethnic cleansing, the Israel-Palestine conflict seems intractable.
Yet the U.S. Government is the sole power in the world that has the leverage on Israel and the Palestinians to address the root causes, bring about an immediate ceasefire, and force the warring parties to work towards a two-state or one-state democratic solution. In large measure, the U.S. is ultimately responsible for blocking any viable solution, so we have a special responsibility to bring about a just peace.
We will discuss a variety of ways people can take action to move elected officials and governments to change their stances and act responsibly!
Speaker:
Sharat G. Lin, a political economist who visited Gaza multiple times, is a board member of the San José Peace & Justice Center, Initiative for Equality, and Human Agenda.
Free and open to the public
Please wear a mask
Sponsored by the Veterans For Peace Chapter 46, the Peace Coalition of Monterey County, Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom Monterey County Branch, San José Peace & Justice Center, and Human Agenda.

Film Screening - What I Want You to Know
2024-02-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Monterey Peace & Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
Central Coast premiere of “What I Want You To Know. This 2023 documentary film follows 13 veterans who saw and experienced the price of war up close. With searing candor, they share stories from their deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan – and the moral injury that came from being asked to betray their sense of what is right. The alienation, anger, and grief they express bear out the high levels of suicide among returned veterans.
Their call to action is that we all be better citizens, and insist that our government not deploy citizen soldiers into unnecessary wars.
Film runtime: 1 hr 32 mins. Discussion follows the film. Free admission.
Sponsored by Veterans For Peace, Monterey Chapter 46.
For more info, email Michael Dempsey at mikedevfp46 [at] gmail.com

For more information: https://vfp46.com/

Understanding Your RMD (Required Minimum Distribution)
2024-04-12 15:00 - 16:30 | Monterey Peace & Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
Friday, April 12, 2024, 3-4:30pm, at the Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd, Seaside CA, Veterans For Peace Chapter 46 presents, “Understanding a RMD, Required Minimum Distribution” and how donating to a 501(c)(3) can minimize your tax liability.
Jack Erickson, the chapters’ treasurer has arranged for Sahin Gunsel, a financial advisor from local bank, US Bank of Monterey, to have an open discussion and explanation of retirement accounts; pensions, 401k, IRAs, and SEP..
Chapter 46 is sponsoring this event to help bolster contributions to our organization as we prepare to implement a financial assistance program in the form of scholarships for veterans, and their families as they complete their education.
All are welcome to come and gain tips about your retirement income while learning about “Smart Giving” using the Required Minimum Distribution from your retirement accounts (pensions, 401k, IRAs, and SEPs) to support causes you believe in.
VFP Ch. 46 meets the second Friday of the month, from 3 pm – 4:30 pm, in-person and virtually. Veterans For Peace, Chapter 46 welcomes veterans, their friends, and all VFP allies to join them at the Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., in Seaside, CA or virtually, using this Zoom direct join link;
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8823105065?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 882 310 5065
Passcode: [REDACTED]
VFP is open to all veterans and supporters. For more info, visit vfp46.com. contact Chapter President Michael Dempsey at mikedevfp46@gmail.com

DONATE: Veterans For Peace needs you more than ever, no donation too small, all are greatly appreciated.

Veterans For Peace Ch. 46 Monterey, CA. is an All Volunteer 501(c)(3) Organization, supported mainly through the generous donations by it’s members and associates.

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Local Chapter46, https://vfp46.com
VFP National, https://www.veteransforpeace.org/

Armistice Day Celebration: Drop the MIC
2024-11-09 10:30 - 12:30 | Monterey Peace & Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
Veterans For Peace, Monterey Chapter 46 invites the community to commemorate Veterans Day and Celebrate the 106th Anniversary of Armistice Day with two special events. Together, we’ll reflect, share, and stand for peace.
Saturday, November 9
Kick off the weekend at “Drop the MIC” – an open mic event at the Monterey Peace and Justice Center in Seaside, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Arrive early for free breakfast refreshments and social time, starting at 10 am. All are welcome to sign up and share a brief story, poem, song, or reflection on the personal cost of war. Whether you’re a veteran, family member, or friend, your voice matters here.
Monday, November 11
Gather with us for a Peace Vigil at Window on the Bay in Monterey, from 10:30 am to 11:30 am, as we call for a #GlobalCeasefire. Bring a sign, peace flag, or a bell to ring at 11 am, marking the historic moment the World War I armistice was signed on November 11, 1918. Stand with us as we honor all who have served and as we renew our commitment to peace.
These free events are open to the public. Join us as we create space for community, reflection, and hope while honoring our veterans.
For more information, phone (831) 899-7322

Reclaim Armistice Day Vigil
2024-11-11 10:30 - 12:30 | Window On The Bay/Waterfront Park, Del Monte Ave, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Reclaim Armistice Day Vigil at Window on the Bay, 717 Del Monte Blvd., Monterey CA. Bring a sign, peace flag, or banner. Bring a bell to ring at precisely 11:00 AM to commemorate the November 11, 1918 signing of the post-WW1 Armistice agreement. Honor our veterans by reclaiming the original meaning of what has become Veterans Day. Call for a day of #GlobalPeace, a #GlobalCeasefire, and an end to wars.
Sponsored by Veterans For Peace (VFP). Chapter 46 is the Monterey County chapter of a national organization of Military Veterans and allies whose collective efforts focus on building a culture of peace by using their experiences and voices to expose the true causes of war and the enormous costs of wars, with an obligation to heal the wounds of wars.
Contact Michael Dempsey, Chapter President, mikedevfp46 [at] gmail.com
Website: https://vfp46.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnSteinbeckIV/

For more information: https://peacecentral.wordpress.com/

Hiroshima Nagasaki 80th Anniversary Remembrance
2025-08-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Lovers Point Cove, Ocean View Blvd, at 17th. St., Pacific Grove, CA, United States
This evening of remembrance, reflection, and hope marks the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by the U.S. on August 6 and 9, 1945. Gather to honor the lives lost and those affected by the violence of nuclear warfare. This is the 21st anniversary of the Peace Lantern Ceremony organized and sponsored by the Monterey County branch of Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom. Beverly Bean, Monterey Branch President, will emcee.
The evening begins with a powerful performance of Taiko drumming by Shinsho-Mugen Daiko. Attendees will have the opportunity to craft a lantern with an expression of peace or remembrance.
As the sun begins to set, we will hear from keynote speaker, Sharat G. Lin, PhD, a distinguished medical physicist whose expertise spans global political economy, public health, and peace activism.
The evening will unfold with music, poetry, and stories. As darkness descends, the peace lanterns will be launched by kayaks to glide over the cove waters, guided by the serene melodies of Tai-Chi Master Jim Scott-Behrends on the Japanese bamboo shakuhachi flute.
Join us as we come together to honor the past and envision a future in which war and the threats of nuclear annihilation are replaced with nonviolent conflict resolution and international cooperation.
