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For the most up to date schedule for Mother's Day Weekend, please click here.
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May 14-June 14, Coalition of women's groups including local CODEPINKs, WILPF, and Grandmothers Against the War
Women will be taking action at Congress and around the capitol heeding Julia Ward Howe's Mother's Day call for peace and advocating for an end to the Iraq war. Ongoing creative protest will be coordinated throughout the month. Bring your hot pink broom and sweep the Congress clean of warmongers! For more information, check out www.womensayenough.org or email Sam Joi at mzsam@bayareacodepink.org.
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May 11-14th, American Friends Service Committee; Eyes Wide Open
Take part in a daily reading of names of U.S. service personnel and Iraqis killed in the war; a silent memorial procession around the Mall; testimonies from those who have lost loved ones and from those whose loved ones remain in harm's way; visits to Congressional representatives to discuss the human cost of the war; a candlelight vigil; and other events. For more information go to: http://www.afsc.org/eyes
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May 15th, International Conscientious Objectors' Day 2006
From May 11th to 16th, an international group of conscientious objectors will gather in New York City and Washington, DC for Operation Refuse War, a week of conferences, demonstrations, and actions in celebration of International Conscientious Objectors Day, May 15th. For more information go to: http://www.operationrefusewar.org |
May 17-20th, Network of Spiritual Progressives
Building on the July, 2005 conference in Berkeley, this will be the national conference to launch a prophetic spiritual politics agenda to the media and the politicians in D.C. and to train organizers who will take the agenda into their communities. The conference will also celebrate the release of Rabbi Michael Lerner's new book The Left Hand of God, with its proposed Spiritual Covenant for America and the release of the paperback version of Jim Wallis' God's Politics. For more info go to: www.spiritualprogressives.org
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May 21-22nd, United for Peace and Justice
A two-day event featuring organizing meetings and trainings on Sunday, May 21, and Congressional Visits on Monday, May 22. For more information go to: www.unitedforpeace.org
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Great Deals are almost always available from anywhere to DC with an advance purchase of two weeks. Didn't plan ahead? If you're willing to do a little searching you can usually find some pretty good last minute prices, flexibility always helps!
Click here and buy your ticket through Go CODEPINK, a portion of your purchase will be donated directly to CODEPINK.
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Get together a group of gals and bust out your Thelma & Louise shades, this is a perfect excuse for a road trip!!! Fill a few carloads and caravan into the Capitol. Decorate your cars to get into the spirit and soon everyone will be honking for peace!
For a simple and direct route get driving directions online, click here to mapquest your trip: www.mapquest.com
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Ride the peace train to DC. Enjoy the scenery, catch up on your reading and arrive in style. It's just as easy as flying or taking the bus and depending on where you're coming from, maybe even cheaper.
For route, schedule info or to purchase a ticket go to www.amtrak.com or call 1-800-USA-RAIL.
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Taking the bus to DC is a great alternative to flying or driving yourself and many times can be less expensive. The bus station in DC is centrally located just a few blocks from Union Station and the Metrorail Subway (Red Line) For schedules, routes or to purchase tickets, contact Greyhound at 1-800-231-2222 or http://www.greyhound.com/home.asp |
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Don't forget to check out the Rideshare and Housing resources for coming to Washington D.C.
ALSO: Local CODEPINK women have volunteered to coordinate busses or carpools for people traveling from their regions to DC. Please contact these women to coordinate a ride from these areas:
New England States: Tish Engerman, Western Mass, tish0904@verizon.net
Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin: Pat Hunt, Chicago, IL, phunt45@aol.com
North Carolina: Lylla, Triangle area, NC, lyllachildress@yahoo.com
Florida and South Georgia: Lydia Vickers, Tallahassee, FL, ljvltg@yahoo.com
Philadelphia, PA: Z, zpluskod@aol.com
If you're coming from New York City or Philadelphia you might also want to check into an express bus service. New Century Travel offers round trip tickets from $35. For more information go to: http://www.2000coach.com/newyorkdcrt.html
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The metro system is a great way to get around town; fast, easy and inexpenisve. Get station and ticket info at www.wmata.com.
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Pack smart and be prepared to weather the weekend. Check the 10 day forecast at www.weather.com.
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See the sights and enjoy DC in the spring. Plan your trip with help from the official Washington DC tourist guide at www.washington.org.
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