Calendar of Events

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Twice Monthly peace vigil: Second and Fourth Thursday of every month from 4:30pm to 5:30pm at the south approach to the Hill to Hill Bridge, 3rd and Wyandotte Streets, Bethlehem 18015; contact Vince Stravino, 610-216-8103 or Tom Ulrich, 610-882-1136.

Weekly peace vigil: Fridays from noon to 1pm at the Federal Courthouse, 5th and Hamilton Streets, Allentown, 18101; contact John Clint Fowler, 610-746-5013.

Weekly peace vigil: Saturdays from 10am to 11am at Center Square, Easton, 18042; contact Reggie Regrut, 908-859-5632.

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Wednesday September 1st, 2010, 6pm: The LEPOCO Book Group discusses "Caravans: A Novel of Afghanistan" by James Michner, and "Ending the U.S. War in Afghanistan: A Primer" by David Wildman and Phyllis Bennis, at the Panera Bread Bakery-Café (3301 Bath Pike; just off the 512/Center Street exit of Route 22) in Bethlehem. Call the LEPOCO office at 610-691-8730 for more information.

Thursday September 2nd, 2010, 7pm: Lehigh Valley Peace Coalition meeting at the LEPOCO Peace Center (313 West 4th Street) in south Bethlehem. Call LEPOCO at 610-691-8730 for more information.

Friday September 3rd, 2010, 7pm: Popcorn and Politics Film Series: "The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers" (2009). Documentary tells the story of Daniel Ellsberg, a high-level Pentagon official and Vietnam War strategist, who in 1971 concluded that the war was based on decades of lies, and leaked 7,000 pages of top secret documents to The New York Times, making headlines around the world. A riveting story of how one person's profound change of heart created a landmark struggle involving newspapers, the U.S. President and the Supreme Court. Directed by Judith Ehrlich and Rick Goldsmith. 94 minutes. Projected on the big screen at the LEPOCO Peace Center (313 West 4th Street) in south Bethlehem.

Thursday September 9th, 2010, 11am: LEPOCO Newsletter Planning Committee meeting at the LEPOCO Peace Center (313 West 4th Street) in south Bethlehem. Call LEPOCO at 610-691-8730 for more information.

Friday September 10th, 2010, 10:30am: Lehigh Valley Veterans for Peace meeting at Crocodile Rock(520 West Hamilton Street) in Allentown. Call Louise Legun at 484-553-9476 for more information.

Monday September 13th, 2010, 7pm: LEPOCO Action Meeting at the LEPOCO Peace Center (313 West 4th Street) in south Bethlehem. Discuss current events, review the needs of various working groups, and plan Lehigh Valley activities for peace and justice. Call LEPOCO at 610-691-8730 for more information.

Monday September 13th, 2010, 7:30pm: Film screening of "No Tomorrow" at the Easton Area Neighborhood Center (902 Philadelphia Road) in Easton. Documentary investigates the murder of Risa Bejarano, the principal subject of the filmmaker's previous film, "Aging Out", about teenagers leaving foster care. "No Tomorrow" explores how the film about Risa’s last year of life unexpectedly became the centerpiece of a chilling death penalty trial. The film takes viewers inside the suspenseful trial and challenges beliefs about capital punishment. Directed by Vanessa Roth and Roger Weisberg. Sponsored by the Lehigh Valley Committee Against State Killing.

Friday September 17th - Sunday September 19th, 2010: The Pennsylvania Renewable Energy and Sustainable Living Festival at the Kempton Community Center (82 Community Drive) in Kempton. The LEPOCO Peace boutique will be there with buttons and bumper stickers as well as info about our organization. Volunteers are needed to help staff the booth. Call LEPOCO at 610-691-8730 to sign up for a shift.

Friday September 17th, 2010, 7pm: Film screening of "No Tomorrow" at the Christian Education Building of Central Moravian Church (73 West Church Street) in Bethlehem. Documentary investigates the murder of Risa Bejarano, the principal subject of the filmmaker's previous film, "Aging Out", about teenagers leaving foster care. "No Tomorrow" explores how the film about Risa’s last year of life unexpectedly became the centerpiece of a chilling death penalty trial. The film takes viewers inside the suspenseful trial and challenges beliefs about capital punishment. Directed by Vanessa Roth and Roger Weisberg. Sponsored by the Lehigh Valley Committee Against State Killing.

Saturday September 25th, 2010, 10am - 4pm: Peace Fair at Buckingham Friends Meeting (5684 York Road) in Lahaska. The LEPOCO Peace boutique will be there with buttons and bumper stickers as well as info about our organization. Volunteers are needed to help staff the booth. Call LEPOCO at 610-691-8730 to sign up for a shift.

Wednesday September 29th, 2010, 7pm: Americas Solidarity Group meeting at the LEPOCO Peace Center (313 West 4th Street) in south Bethlehem. Call LEPOCO at 610-691-8730 for more information.

Thursday September 30th, 2010, 4pm: Lehigh Valley Committee Against State Killing meeting at the LEPOCO Peace Center (313 West 4th Street) in south Bethlehem. Call LEPOCO at 610-691-8730 for more information.

Friday October 1st, 2010, 7pm: Popcorn and Politics Film Series: "Chicago 10" (2007). Archival footage, animation, and music are cleverly used to look back at the eight anti-war protesters (including Abbie Hoffman, Dave Dellinger, Bobby Seale, and Jerry Rubin) who were put on trial following the 1968 Democratic National Convention. Directed by Brett Morgen. 110 minutes. Projected on the big screen at the LEPOCO Peace Center (313 West 4th Street) in south Bethlehem.

Monday October 11th, 2010, 7pm: LEPOCO Action Meeting at the LEPOCO Peace Center (313 West 4th Street) in south Bethlehem. Discuss current events, review the needs of various working groups, and plan Lehigh Valley activities for peace and justice. Call LEPOCO at 610-691-8730 for more information.

Friday November 5th, 2010, 7pm: Popcorn and Politics Film Series: "Promises" (2001). Refreshing, human, and sometimes humorous documentary takes a look at the Palestinian-Israeli conflict through the eyes of seven Palestinian and Israeli children who dared to cross the lines and meet their neighbors. Directed by Carlos Bolado, B.Z. Goldberg, and Justine Shapiro. 106 minutes. Projected on the big screen at the LEPOCO Peace Center (313 West 4th Street) in south Bethlehem.

Monday November 8th, 2010, 7pm: LEPOCO Action Meeting at the LEPOCO Peace Center (313 West 4th Street) in south Bethlehem. Discuss current events, review the needs of various working groups, and plan Lehigh Valley activities for peace and justice. Call LEPOCO at 610-691-8730 for more information.

Monday December 13th, 2010, 7pm: LEPOCO Action Meeting at the LEPOCO Peace Center (313 West 4th Street) in south Bethlehem. Discuss current events, review the needs of various working groups, and plan Lehigh Valley activities for peace and justice. Call LEPOCO at 610-691-8730 for more information.