This beautiful and moving tradition honors those who suffered the atomic bombings in 1945. The ceremony reaffirms our commitment to a nuclear-free world so that such a tragedy is never repeated. PROGRAM: 7:00 pm: Lantern making and performance of Monterey’s Taiko Drumming group, Shinsho-Mugen Daiko. (Lantern-making material provided.) 7:45 pm: Music, poetry, and messageskeep reading

            All veterans and their supporters are welcome  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.

Gi Josie Film Festival Honors Women       Made possible by The Arts Council for Monterey County, G I Josie is proud to present Service: When Women Come Marching Home, a documentary about women veterans who face the challenges of Military Sexual Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Award-winning documentary filmmaker Dr. Marcia Rockkeep reading