SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
 

 Victory vigils will be held across the country on Friday, February 9.

Show the military and your community you continue to stand with Lt. Watada
Against Illegal and Immoral war!

Daily Vigils continue 11am-1 pm & 4-5:30
At Fort Lewis

Friday, Feb. 9, 4 - 5:30 Banners and Sign Waving on Freeway Overpass
5:30 - 7pm Candlelight Vigil Begins
Speakers and Music TBA
Fort Lewis, Exit 119, off I-5
Bring signs, banners, candles, and friends. Dress warm.

If you can't join us at the gates of Fort Lewis,
Organize a Victory Vigil
in your town and send us the information
Tell us about your event and we will post it on our website
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Lt. Watada National Events -  February 1 forward 

Thursday, Feb 1, 2007

San Francisco, CA - Bay Area
Noon - 2pm - Peace Vigil and Civil Disobedience "Die-In"
Federal Building, 450 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco
Information: Grace Shimizu 510-459-7288

Saturday, Feb 3, 2007 

Brooklyn, NY
Sat, Feb 3, 4-7 pm - Put the War on Trial! Expert Witnesses Defend Lt. Watada for his Courage to Resist
Brooklyn Law School, New York
Please RSVP to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   Presented by the Committee United For Lt. Watada NYC, World Can’t Wait, Drive Out the Bush Regime, Not in Our Name and The National Lawyers Guild Brooklyn.  Endorsed by Military Families Speak Out NYC and Veterans for Peace NYC.  

Honolulu, HI
Sat, Feb 3, 10:30 am - 12 noon.  1st Lt. Ehren Watada: Dissenter or Deserter? Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'I, 2454 South Beretania StreetFifth Floor, Manoa Room.  Admission is free.
Panel discussion to encourage dialogue about Lt. Watada's court martial by presenting varying viewpoints about the U.S. Army's case against him.
Panelists include:  Jon Okamura, Ph.D, Associate Professor of Ethnic Studies at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa; Karen Nakasone, past President of the Japanese American Citizens League Honolulu Chapter & Deputy Public Defender, Office of the Public Defender; Ernie Kimoto, Senior Staff Attorney, Office for Hawaiian Affairs and Major, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.) and former judge advocate for the U.S. Marine Corps
Information:  JCCH at (808) 945-7633 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Los Angels, CA
Sat, Feb 3, 4 PM  Gather at San Pedro and Second (northwest corner near the Friendship Knot)
4:30 PM Begin Vigil and March through Little Tokyo
5 or 5:30PM Arrive at 505 E. Third Street (Higashi Honganji) for program
Program Participants: Carolyn Ho, mother of Lt. Ehren Watada,Helga Aguayo, wife of Spc. Agustin Aguayo, Reverend Paul Nagano, Rinban Nori Ito, Nobuko Miyamoto, Quetzal, Olmeca, Mike Nakayama, Asian American Vietnam Veterans Organization, Jabbar Magruder, Iraqi Veterans Against the War, Traci Kato Kiriyama and Ruben Guevara
This program is sponsored by the Nikkei for Civil Rights & Redress (NCRR) and the Asian American Vietnam Veterans Organization (AAVVO). The temple is not an endorser of this event.
 
Spokane, WA
Sat, Feb 3, 1-3pm - RALLY to SUPPORT LT. WATADA IN HIS REFUSAL TO DEPLOY TO IRAQ! Valley Mall on Indiana, Spokane Valley, near the Army Recruiting Station
Directions: I-90 to Sullivan Exit, follow signs to the Valley Mall. Gather on the curb near Krispy Kreme Donuts. Bring your signs, family and friends.
Sponsored by Peace and Justice Action League of Spokane (PJALS)
Information: 509-838-7870  www.pjals.net
 

Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007

Austin, TX
Sun. Feb. 4, Noon-3pm - Rally at the gates of Fort Hood with GI Rights Hotline
Sponsored by CodePink Austin
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San Francisco, CA - Bay Area
Sun. Feb. 4, 2-4pm - Lt. Watada Support Vigils against the court martial
CHANGE: Civic Center (by City Hall), Polk & McAllister  
 
Maui HA
Sun. Feb. 4, 8:00 PM Fundraiser and letter workshop and music by Diane Patterson and others, featuring films and interview with Lt. Watada
Mandala Arts, Paia, Maui

Tacoma, WA
Sun. Feb 4, 5-9 pm
Welcome Event for Lt. Ehren Watada Supporters
First Congregational Church (Pilgram Hall, located downstairs)
209 S J St, Tacoma, WA 98405

Monday, Feb. 5, 2007

Amherst, MA
Mon. Feb. 5th Rally in support of First Lt. Ehren Watada
12-2 pm Rally in front of the Northampton City hall,
12-1pm  Protest at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA

Austin, TX
Mon. Feb. 5, 7-9am - Rally at gates of Camp Mabry (headquarters for Texas military forces)
6-8:30pm - Fundraiser and educational screening of Lt. Watada's video and "The Ground Truth" at Café Caffeine 909 W. Mary St.
Sponsored by CodePink Austin  Information: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Bainbridge, WA
Mon. Feb. 5, 9:45 am, Bus to Fort Lewis returning 7:15 pm
Egale Harbor Congregational Church. 105 Winslow Way (at Madison Ave).  
For details go to "Transportation to Ft Lewis."
 
Bellingham, WA
Mon. Feb. 5, 9am – Student walkout, Western Washington University
Carpools departs from Fairhaven to Fort Lewis
For carpool details go to "Transportation to Ft Lewis"
 
Bellingham, WA
Mon. Feb. 5, 9:50 am, Bus to Fort Lewis leaving at 10:30 am & returning ~ 9 pm.
North Parking lot, Best Western Lakeway Inn, 714Lakeway Dr. 
For details go to "Transportation to Ft Lewis."

Bremerton, WA
Mon. Feb. 5, 10:30am. Bus to Fort Lewis
Kitsap Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 4418 Perry Ave.
For details go to "Transportation to Ft Lewis"
 
Coupeville, WA 
Mon. Feb. 5, Noon-3 pm. Vigil with supporters of Lt. Watada and the peace movement to end the Iraq war
Intersection of Hwy 20 and Main St. in Coupeville on Whidbey Island 
Sponsored by Coupeville Peace and Reconciliation
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Fort Lewis, WA
Mon. Feb. 5, 11:30am-6pm
9:30am    - Lt. Ehren Watada Court Martial begins
11:30am - Student Rally with Iraq Veterans Against the War
12:30pm - Vigil outside the Gates of Fort Lewis with IVAW
1:30pm    - Political Street Theater with Giant Puppets Art Performance, Spoken word, and DJ’s
3pm - Watada Campaign Rally
4-6pm - Vigil outside the Gates of Fort Lewis
http://www.thankyoult.org/content/view/7/46/
 
Gardner, MA
Mon. Feb. 5, 5-6 PM - ANTI-WAR RALLY IN SUPPORT OF LT. WATADA
Gather on the sidewalk in front of the Massachusetts National Guard Armory in Gardner to display public support for Lt. Watada, and to demand an end to the war in Iraq.
Massachusetts National Guard Armory 323 West Broadway (Rt. 2A) GARDNER, MA
Sponsored by: Montachusett Coalition for Peace & Justice This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Veterans For Peace - Ron Kovic Chapter This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
 
Hartford CT
Mon. Feb. 5th 5:00 PM Connecticut Hartford supports Ehren Watada
A.A Ribicoff Federal Building, 450 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103-3015

Honolulu, HI
Mon. Feb. 5, 3:30-6 pm.  Solidarity Action to Support Lt. Ehren Watada.
Non-violent demonstration in front of the Main Gate at Fort Shafter.  
From H-1, take "Ft Shafter/Ahua" exit 4. From Kaua St, bear right. The gate is at Funston Road.  Do not enter the gate; continue on Kaua to the free parking area just beyond.
Press conference at 4 pm. Organizations are invited to have a representative.  

Honolulu, HI
Mon. Feb. 5, 4-6:30 p.m.  Mahalo Peace Vigil for Lt. Ehren Watada
U. S. Federal Building - Ewa end on Ala Moana Blvd.
Stand in solidarity with supporters. Bring “Thank You Lt.  Watada”  signs. Some signs will be available. Purchase Watada T-shirts $10 (limited supply). Proceeds will go to Lt. Watada Defense Fund Sponsored by Japanese American Citizens League-Honolulu and CodePINK Hawaii Women for Peace

Kirkland, WA
Mon. Feb. 5, 10 AM – Bus to Fort Lewis
South Kirkland Park & Ride
For details go to "Transportation to Ft Lewis."

Maui, HI
Mon. Feb. 5, Noon - Maui Community College Library for the unveiling of the National Peace Ribbon speakers include Pulitzer Prize winning poet William S. Merwin and Professor Dick Maui Mayer on  “The Good American, Lt Ehren Watada” with trial update by Lance Holter

Olympia, WA
Mon. Feb. 5, 10:30am & 2pm – Bus to Fort Lewis
Harrison and Division on Olympia's Westside
Mon. Feb. 5, 10:45am & 2:15pm – Bus to Fort Lewis
Eastside Park and Ride at Marvin Way
For details go to "Transportation to Ft Lewis."

Orono, MA
Mon. Feb. 5, 7pm Watada solidarity event and candlelight vigil
University of Maine, Courtyard between the Memorial Union and Fogler Library

Philadelphia, PA
Mon. Feb. 5, 4:30 - 5:30 pm  Speak Out & Rally LOVE PARK 15th & JFK Blvd,
Live update from the court martial in Ft. Lewis, WA.  Featuring Gloria Pacis, mother of jailed war resister Stephen Fund, and Michael Berg, whose son Nick was killed in Iraq.
Mon. Feb. 5, 5:45 - 7 pm  Friends Center, 15th & Cherry.  Reception and video showing of Lt Watada's electrifying speech at the Veterans for Peace Conference, Aug 2006.
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Philadelphia, PA
Mon. Feb. 5, 1 PM Gathering to honor Lt. Watada.
University of Pennsylvania, In front of Van Pelt Library
Sponsored by Penn-Against-War

Portland, OR
Mon. Feb. 5, 8am – Bus to Fort Lewis
Gate way transit center
For details go to "Transportation to Ft Lewis"

San Francisco, CA - Bay Area
Mon. Feb. 5, Watada Support Vigils against the court martial
7-8am - University Ave. Overpass, Highway 80 (near Berkeley)
5-6:30pm - Powell & Market, San Francisco    
7-9pm - Live report from the Ft. Lewis court martial, Location to be announced
Information: Mike Tsukahara 415-317-7706

Seattle, WA
Mon. Feb. 5, 6:30am – Carpool to Lt. Watada’s Military Court Martial
City People’s Mercantile, 5440 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle
For carpool details go to "Transportation to Ft Lewis"

Seattle, WA
Mon. Feb. 5, 9:15 am – North Seattle Bus to Fort Lewis
Calvary Temple Assembly of God Church Parking, 6801 Roosevelt Way. 
For details go to "Transportation to Ft Lewis"

Seattle, WA
Mon. Feb. 5, 10am – Seattle Central Community College Student Walkout
10:30am Bus departs from E. Pine and Broadway to Fort Lewis

Seattle, WA
Mon. Feb. 5, 10:15am – Downtown/Capitol Hill Bus to Fort Lewis
Corner of E. Pine and Broadway

Seattle, WA
Mon. Feb. 5, 9:30am - Columbia City neighborhood carpool to Fort Lewis
New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainer Ave S.

Seattle, WA
Mon. Feb. 5, 9:45 am – South Seattle Bus to Fort Lewis
Doubletree Suites, 16500 Southcenter Pkwy.  
For details go to "Transportation to Ft Lewis"
   
Tacoma, WA
Mon. Feb. 5 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Carpools to Fort Lewis
Tacoma Community College Park & Ride (South 19th & Mildred)
S. 72nd and Portland Park & Ride

Valparaiso Indiana
Mon. Feb. 5, 7 to 8 pm. Vigil in front of our Court House in honor of Lt. Watada

Washington, DC
Mon. Feb. 5th, 5-6 pm, Support Action for Lt. Watada
Protest across the street from the White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave
Information: Sam Weinstein, Payday 202-256-6553
 

Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007

Chicago, IL                        
Tues. Feb. 6th, 5:30pm - Light a Candle & March from Grace Place to Federal Plaza
Grace Place 1st floor. 637 S Dearborn Street, Chicago
Sponsored by: American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) Endorsed by: Chicagoland Coalition Opposed to the Militarization of Youth, Vietnam Veterans Against the War, Veterans for Peace 
                        
Fort Lewis, WA
Tues. Feb. 6, Lt. Watada Support Rally
Fort Lewis, Exit 119, off I-5
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San Francisco, CA - Bay Area
Watada Support Vigils against the court martial
Tues. Feb. 6, 7-8am & 5-6pm University Ave. Overpass, Highway 80 (near Berkeley)
5-7pm Powell & Market, San Francisco
Information: Grace Shimizu 510-459-7288

Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007

Fort Lewis, WA
Tues. Feb. 7, 11-1:30 pm & 4-5:30 pm Lt. Watada Support Rally Fort Lewis, Exit 119, off I-5 Information: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Melbourne, Florida
Wed. Feb. 4:30 PM - Peace Vigil and Lt. Watada Support Rally
The "Peace Corner" (Evans Blvd. and 192, Melbourne, Florida
Patriots For Peace join the AFSC, Military Families Speak Out, Gold Star
Families For Peace, and Veterans For Peace
Contact Vicki (321)720-3520 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

San Francisco, CA - Bay Area
Watada Support Vigils against the court martial
7-8am & 5-6pm - University Ave. Overpass, Highway 80 (near Berkeley)
5-7pm - Powell & Market, San Francisco
Information: Grace Shimizu 510-459-7288

Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007

Fort Lewis, WA
Thurs. Feb. 8, 11-1:30 pm & 4-5:30 pm Lt. Watada Support Vigil, Ft Lewis, Exit 119, off I-5 Information: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Friday, Feb. 9, 2007

Fort Lewis, WA

WATADA COURT MARTIAL VERDICT
Support Lt. Watada, GI Resistance & End Illegal War!
Friday, Feb. 9, 4-7pm

Friday, Feb. 9, 4 - 5:30 Banners and Sign Waving on Freeway Overpass
5:30 - 7pm Candlelight Vigil Begins
Speakers and Music TBA
Fort Lewis, Exit 119, off I-5

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