Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Reverend Robert Edgar, and other religious leaders call for candlelight vigils around the world on march 16th to say yes to peace -- and no to war with Iraq.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
So far, 750 vigils have been scheduled in 45 countries.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
It appears that the Bush administration will fail to win Security Council support for war, and world public opinion has been a key part of this. Help keep up the pressure by attending, or scheduling, a candlelight vigil on Sunday in your area. MoveOn.org and the Win Without War coalition, together with Archbishop Desmond Tutu and many faith-based organizations, are calling for this global vigil -- and we need your help. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Beginning in New Zealand, this will be a rolling wave of candlelight gatherings that will quickly cross the globe. It's up to you to make this happen. Today we are asking individuals, like you, to organize a vigil in each community. We're hoping that thousands of small groups around the world will be inspired to come together and stand for peace. It's time for the world to come together in this moment of darkness and rekindle the light of reason -- and of hope. It's time to renew our commitment to building a positive world for our children.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With your help, we will see the first candlelight vigil to sweep around the globe on the evening of March 16th. Together, we will lead the nations of the world away from an unnecessary war and toward a peaceful and prosperous future.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
This is a key moment in history. Be a part of it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sincerely, <\/p>\r\n\r\n
--The MoveOn Team
\r\nCarrie, Eli, Joan, Peter, Wes, Zack <\/p>\r\n\r\n
PS: If you have a digital camera, please take photos of your vigil. Crop and resize your photos to fit on a Web page and send them in .jpg format to: photos@moveon.org <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n
LA area vigils are listed below:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\r\nVenice beach <\/b>
\r\nAt the roller skater dance floor
\r\nVenice, CA
\r\nSunday, March 16, 07:00 PM
\r\nevery sunday a bunch of people boogie down on their roller blades to a nice sound system. IT's right next to that new bathroom facility. <\/p>\r\n
\r\nTemple City Library Park <\/b>
\r\nLas Tunas and Golden West
\r\nTemple City, CA
\r\nSunday, March 16, 07:00 PM
\r\nWe will meet in front (South Side)of the Gazebo. <\/p>\r\n
\r\nPasadena Central Park <\/b>\r\nE. Dayton St. and Raymond.
\r\nPark is one block south of Green, between Raymond St. and Fair Oaks.
\r\nPasadena, CA
\r\nSunday, March 16, 07:00 PM
\r\nIt's a small park - we ought to be able to find each other, but let's shoot for the open part towards the E. Dayton St. end. Bring xtra candles if you can, a cup to poke a hole in & stick candle thru, and a lighter. See you there! <\/p>\r\n
\r\nLos Feliz <\/b>
\r\nlos feliz and observatory
\r\nlos angeles, CA
\r\nSunday, March 16, 07:00 PM
\r\njust the neighbors lighting a candle for peace <\/p>\r\n
\r\nMain Beach, Laguna Beach <\/b>
\r\nPacific Coast Highway & Laguna Canyon Road (133 fwy)
\r\nLaguna Beach, CA
\r\nSunday, March 16, 07:00 PM
\r\nWe will meet on the boardwalk near the basketall courts. <\/p>\r\n
\r\nSanta Monica Promenade <\/b>
\r\nSanta Monica Promenade between Santa Monica Blvd. and Arizona
\r\nSanta Monica, CA
\r\nSunday, March 16, 07:00 PM
\r\nCENTER COURT BETWEEN THE 2 DINOSAURS. IN FRONT OF THE \"ART ONE\" GALLERY; ACROSS FROM STARBUCKS; YOU CANNOT MISS IT! <\/p>\r\n
\r\nMalibu Bluffs Park <\/b>
\r\nPacific Coast Highway\/Malibu Cyn Road
\r\nMalibu, CA
\r\nSunday, March 16, 07:00 PM
\r\nGather at the bluffs from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. Short, sweet and mellow. Bring your family. <\/p>\r\n
\r\n Orange Circle <\/b>
\r\nChapman & Glassell
\r\nOrange, CA
\r\nSunday, March 16, 07:00 PM
\r\nAfter the vigil, we will be gathering at Coco's to warm up with some hot chocolate <\/p>\r\n
\r\nChris Carr Park <\/b>
\r\nIntersection of Springdale and Heil Avenue
\r\nHuntington Beach, CA
\r\nSunday, March 16, 07:00 PM
\r\nThis park is nice and small so you should have no trouble finding us. Parking is available on Springdale. <\/p>\r\n
\r\nKersting Court <\/b>
\r\nKersting Court
\r\nSierra Madre, CA
\r\nSunday, March 16, 07:00 PM
\r\nThe center of town -- near Coldstone Creamery, Savor the Flavor, and the large multinational coffee chain! <\/p>\r\n
\r\nCoyolxaqui Plaza <\/b>
\r\n4100 City Terrace Drive
\r\nLos Angeles, CA
\r\nSunday, March 16, 07:00 PM
\r\nWe will gather on the steps next to the Coyolxaqui monument on the corner of City Terrace Drive and Miller, after the vigil we can grab some tacos and dialogue. <\/p>\r\n
\r\nBluff Park <\/b>
\r\nOcean and Redondo
\r\nLong Beach, CA
\r\nSunday, March 16, 07:00 PM
\r\nWe will bring some candles and paper cups and a lighter, but please bring some yourself if its convenient. We encourage people to bring guitars, hand-drums etc.....we will sing songs of peace, enjoy each others company and ignore anyone that heckles. Also, I think we should head over to the Library Coffee House afterwards and get to know each other. Its always so nice to meet other folks involved in the movement. Call with any questions. and THANKS! Camille <\/p>\r\n
\r\nLa Canada Memorial Park <\/b>
\r\nFoothill and La Canada Blvds.
\r\nLa Canada, CA
\r\nSunday, March 16, 07:00 PM
\r\n\"Light A Candle For Peace\" An hour of reflection and petition for wisdom and light in troubled times. <\/p>\r\n
\r\nFederal Building <\/b>
\r\nWilshire Blvd. & Veterans Blvd. in Westwood
\r\nLos Angeles, CA
\r\nSunday, March 16, 07:00 PM
\r\nWe will be holding a candlelight vigil at the Federal Bldg. in Westwood this coming Sunday evening, March 16, at 7 PM. This is NOT a rally - it is a vigil - a quiet, thoughtful contemplation of those who are about to die in the US invasion of Iraq - soldiers on both sides, innocent children & adults. Please bring your own candles & paper cups (to shield your hand from hot wax & to help in the wind); lighters will also be appreciated. Let's show the world how we feel with thousands of candles in the wind. <\/p>\r\n
\r\nIn the Gazebo at Memorial Park <\/b>
\r\nFoothill Blvd and La Cañada Blvd.
\r\nLa Cañada, CA
\r\nSunday, March 16, 07:00 PM
\r\nOfficial Vigil will be from 7:00pm to 7:30pm. If you can, get there a few minutes early - Expect rain. If you can, bring Candle, and some paper cup to prevent wax drip. If you can't, come anyway, we'll have some for you. This is meant to be a peaceful, non-confrontational gathering. Merci. <\/p>\r\n
\r\nThe big corner in Venice (???????) <\/b>
\r\nSouth East corner of Venice Blvd. and Lincoln BLvd.
\r\nVenice, CA
\r\nSunday, March 16, 07:00 PM
\r\nAny suggestions??? All open... :) <\/p> \r\n
\r\nlawn next to Beckman Auditorium <\/b>
\r\nCalifornia Insitute of Technology, Beckman Lawn
\r\nPasadena, CA
\r\nSunday, March 16, 07:00 PM
\r\nWe will gather for a silent candle vigil on the lawn in front of the Beckman Insitute at Caltech (next to Wison Ave, between San Pasqual St. and Del Mar Blvd.). All those who stand for peace, including the Caltech community and also the general public, are invited to join us. <\/p>\r\n
\r\nNikeTown on the corner of Newport Blvd. and 19th Street <\/b>
\r\n1875 Newport Blvd.
\r\nCosta Mesa, CA
\r\nSunday, March 16, 07:00 PM
\r\nMeet at 6:45 on the corner of 19th and the 55 in front of NikeTown. We'll take over all four corners of this busy intersection. Please bring candles for yourself and others. There is plenty of parking at Triangle Square. <\/p>\r\n
\r\nVentura Blvd <\/b>
\r\nVan Nuys Blvd.
\r\nSherman Oaks, CA
\r\nSunday, March 16, 07:00 PM
\r\nCorner of Ventura and Van Nuys - please bring your family and friends <\/p>\r\n
\r\nCorner of Pacific Coast Hwy. and Webb Way <\/b>
\r\nno address, vacant lot
\r\nMalibu, CA
\r\nSunday, March 16, 07:00 PM
\r\nPark near Subway Sandwich and meet at the signal corner nearest Subway. <\/p>\r\n
\r\nOlympic Blvd. and La Cienega Blvd. <\/b>
\r\nOlympic Blvd. and La Cienega Blvd.
\r\nLos Angeles, CA
\r\nSunday, March 16, 07:00 PM
\r\nOn the corner of La Cienega and Olympic Blvd. there is a park next to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Building. <\/p>\r\n
\r\nEcho Park Lake <\/b>
\r\nEcho Park Lake at the corner Glendale Blvd and Park Ave, just south of Sunset Blvd
\r\nLos Angeles, CA
\r\nSunday, March 16, 07:00 PM
\r\nWe will meet at the north west corner of the Park in Echo Park opposite the Angelus Temple, by the Jose Marti statue. Sunday night 7pm March 16 <\/p>\r\n
\r\nMar Vista <\/b>
\r\nSoutheast corner of Venice and Grandview Blvd.
\r\nLos Angeles, CA
\r\nSunday, March 16, 07:00 PM
\r\nWe will gather along Venice and Grandview Blvd.s so that passing motorists will see our vigil, too. Parking may be available in the USPS parking lot. <\/p>\r\n
\r\nCovina Park <\/b>
\r\nBadillo St and 4th Ave
\r\nCovina, CA
\r\nSunday, March 16, 07:00 PM
\r\nWe will meet at the Badillo Street end of the park. <\/p>\r\n
\r\nStudio City <\/b>
\r\nintersection of Ventura Blvd. and Laurel Canyon Blvd.
\r\nLos Angeles, CA
\r\nSunday, March 16, 07:00 PM
\r\nIntersection of Ventura and Laurel Canyon Blvds. This is the weekly Friday night vigil location of the Studio City Neighbors for Peace and Justice. We hope to have candles for you at our upcoming Friday night vigil at the same location, but the hours are 5 to 7 PM. See you Friday night AND\/OR SUNDAY for this important global event. Oh, and don't forget the big march and rally in downtown LA on Saturday, the 15th. 12 Noon at Olympic and Broadway. <\/p>\r\n
\r\nWest Toluca Lake neighborhood <\/b>
\r\nWest Toluca Lake addresses
\r\nWest Toluca Lake, CA
\r\nSunday, March 16, 07:00 PM
\r\nPlease place one lighted candle in or near your house that will be visable from the street... <\/p>\r\n
\r\nDesign Center Outdoor Plaza <\/b>
\r\n8687 Melrose Ave. (the plaza is on San Vicente)
\r\nWest Hollywood, CA
\r\nSunday, March 16, 07:00 PM
\r\nThe Plaza is on the San Vicente side of the center. It is directly across the street from the West Hollywood Park. <\/p>\r\n\n","contact":"","link":"http:\/\/www.moveon.org\/vigil\/","address":"","phone":"","parent_id":0,"mime_type":"text\/html","summary":"From MoveOn.org, a candlelight call for peace.","numcomment":0,"fileurl":"\/uploads\/","filesize":null,"article_url":"\/news\/2003\/03\/35338.php"},"attachments":[],"comments":[]}