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CALIFORNIA

Join the worldwide movement to create a Global Ceasefire and Day of Peace & Nonviolence in our homes, our communities and between nations on September 21, The International Day of Peace. Peace Day has been a focal point for community-uniting and peace-inspiring events since its inception in 1981. This year will be the greatest Peace Day, yet. Together we can create a more peaceful, just and sustainable world, one heart, one family, one community at a time. Join the Countdown To Peace and help inspire your community to celebrate humanity's first day of peace, ever.

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

  • Ask your favorite organization, group or religious institution to support the International Day of Peace
  • Plan or attend a Peace Day Event in your community (scheduled events include concerts, parades, marches, fasts, conferences, festivals, gatherings, service projects, ceremonies, children's activities such as peace art & essay contests and pinwheels for peace, Peace Day parties and peace vigils)
  • Ask your Mayor, City Council, Governor and President to declare a Proclamation of Peace
  • Print out Flyers, Posters and other Resources

2006 EVENTS
(Please check PinwheelsForPeace.com for additional Pinwheels For Peace locations)

Letter of Support from Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (PDF - 280K)

Resolution from California State Legislature
(PDF - 776K)

 
Aliso Vlejo
Love Flow
Web: www.loveflow.us
World Unity Celebrations
Global Sunrise Peace Meditation
ANAHEIM
Kindred Spirits
Email: substense@gmail.com
Web: www.myspace.com/kindredspiritspg
Performing a free concert of positive music in Anaheim.
ANAHEIM HILLS
PINWHEELS FOR PEACE confirmed location.
More than 1350 schools and groups around the world participated last year in the Pinwheels For Peace program to celebrate Peace Day, creating and displaying 1/2 million pinwheels for peace to inspire their communities to imagine whirled peace - This year many more will participate. (www.pinwheelsforpeace.com)

ARROYO GRANDE
Prabhu Music Team
Email: mdp@MitenDevaPremal.com
Web: www.mitendevapremal.com/events_home.htm
Deva Premal & Miten will be performing a Peace Day Concert at the Arroyo Grande Clark Center for the Performing Arts on the International Day of Peace at 7:30pm. Join the Concert online at http://www.slospan.org

 
ATASCADERO
YOUTEW young objectors united to end war
Email: melinda@booboorecords.com
We are working in our community through the arts. We have created 'The Faces of War: a Peace Memorial' and it will be displayed in our downtown. We will also sell teeshirts and give away the peace buttons we make.
ATASCADERO
The Peace Library
Email: thepeacelibrary@aol.com
Web: www.thepeacelibrary.org
We have sent out a call for letters from around the world asking for ideas about peace and how we believe we can make a peaceful world future. the letters, envelopes, photos, will be displayed in our local arts council gallery. this will be a space to read the letters, poetry, and to perform music and dance. we are still in the planning stages but there is so much support for the project in our community. many other groups are also planning events.
BAKERSFIELD
PINWHEELS FOR PEACE confirmed location.
More than 1350 schools and groups around the world participated last year in the Pinwheels For Peace program to celebrate Peace Day, creating and displaying 1/2 million pinwheels for peace to inspire their communities to imagine whirled peace - This year many more will participate. (www.pinwheelsforpeace.com)
BEAR VALLEY
PINWHEELS FOR PEACE confirmed location.
More than 1350 schools and groups around the world participated last year in the Pinwheels For Peace program to celebrate Peace Day, creating and displaying 1/2 million pinwheels for peace to inspire their communities to imagine whirled peace - This year many more will participate. (www.pinwheelsforpeace.com)

BELVEDERE
First Church of Christ, Scientist, Belvedere
Contact: Leslie Freeman
Email: Lfreecm@aol.com
 Let's all join together in prayers for peace and non-violence.
WED. Sept 20: Healing Meeting at the Christian Science Church from 8-9pm on "Peace. It's Possible".
Thursday Sept 21: The church and the Christian Science Reading Room (1550 Tiburon Blvd.) will be open from 9am-5pm for meditation and prayer, and to join with the world in a Minute of Silence at Noon.

BERKELEY
Peace Studies Student Association - UC Berkeley
Contact: Paulo Amaral
Email: amaral@berkeley.edu
 UC Berkeley - Steps of Sproul, 12:00PM to 1:00PM
a short history (5 to 10 minutes) about the meaning of the day, including the people and governments responsible for having a specific day of the calendar to be recognized as "the day of Peace," a speaker, or possibly two speakers. Aafter the speaker(s), we will move to a minute of silence. And then conclude.
BERKELEY
Roots & Shoots at the Universit of California, Berkeley
Contact: Jessica Huang
Tel: (909)632-3058
 Setting up a peace dove display on campus and spreading awareness.
BREA
"STAND-UP FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACE"
a night of comedy in recognition of Peace Day
THE IMPROV COMEDY CLUBS -
Brea, California
http://www.improvclubs.com
One of more than 45 comedy club performances in support of the International Day of Peace. For a complete list of participating comedy clubs: ThinkPeace.net
BURBANK
PINWHEELS FOR PEACE confirmed location.
More than 1350 schools and groups around the world participated last year in the Pinwheels For Peace program to celebrate Peace Day, creating and displaying 1/2 million pinwheels for peace to inspire their communities to imagine whirled peace - This year many more will participate. (www.pinwheelsforpeace.com)
CASTRO VALLEY
MA Center
Group size: 10
Contact person: Rasya
Phone: 510-537-9417
Email: events@ammachi.org
Website: www.amma.org
IDP Vigil :  We will be chanting the 1000 names of the Divine Mother (Sri Lalitha Sahasranam) in Sanskrit from 5:30 am to 6:30 pm, praying for the peace and harmony of the world and all the beings in it.
(for more IDP Vigils see: www.IDPvigil.com)
CHICO
Camp Casey Chico
Group size: 10-50
Contact person: Carol Dutcher
Emaiil: JeanieRich@aol.com
Website: Campcaseychico.org
IDP Vigil :  Candlelight Vigil on 9/21/06 at 7 p.m. in the Children's Park on First and Main St., Chico, California .
(for more IDP Vigils see: www.IDPvigil.com)
CHICO
Trinity United methodist Church
Emaiil: pastor@chicotrinity.org
phone: 530-343-1497
website: www:chicotrinity
EVENT :  Giving a sermon on peace at children's park in Chico at 7 p.m.
CLAREMONT/ LA VERNE
Peace With Justice
 SEPT 21 4:30 RALLY FOOTHILL AT INDIAN HILL BLVD, CLAREMONT CA.
DENAIR
Denair Middle School
Tel: 209-632-2510
 having students create "peaclets" (friendship bracelets) to give to others in honor of their individuality.
DUARTE
Nithyananda Bliss Team
LAashram@nithyananda.org
phone: 626.205.3286
website: www.LifeBliss.org
 Nithyananda Foundation’s Los Angeles chapter members will promote and honor the United Nations call for peace by conducting a 24 hour group relay- meditation & peace prayer to increase the positivity of collective consciousness. Paramahamsa Nithyananda’s mission is to work towards global peace through individual transformation using meditation.
ESCONDIDO
Peace Studies Student Association - UC Berkeley
Contact: Tes Kempner
Email: yes2tes@yahoo.com
Web: uthc.tv
Hosting a Muse-ical Picnic Potluck Celebration at the Temple from 3 to 9pm. Special Guests include Helice "The Spark" Bridges of Difference Makers International (www.blueribbons.org) and Musical Podcasters/Department of Peace Activists Emily Richards & Jason Brock (thepeacealliance.org). Donations accepted via PayPal at uthc.tv.
ESCONDIDO
Universal Temple of Higher Consciousness
Email: EDELKIN@AOL.COM
phone: 760-749-9749
website: WWW.UTHC.TV
 Picnic,Potluck, Muse-ical Celebration 3-9 PM.
FAIRFAX
Fairfax Community Church
Contact: Rev. Sara Vurek
Email: info@fairfaxcommunitychurch.net
Web: www.fairfaxcommunitychurch.net
Noon Peace Meditation and 7 p.m. Drumming Circle for Peace.
FONTANA
PINWHEELS FOR PEACE confirmed location.
More than 1350 schools and groups around the world participated last year in the Pinwheels For Peace program to celebrate Peace Day, creating and displaying 1/2 million pinwheels for peace to inspire their communities to imagine whirled peace - This year many more will participate. (www.pinwheelsforpeace.com)
FRAZIER PARK
PINWHEELS FOR PEACE confirmed location.
More than 1350 schools and groups around the world participated last year in the Pinwheels For Peace program to celebrate Peace Day, creating and displaying 1/2 million pinwheels for peace to inspire their communities to imagine whirled peace - This year many more will participate. (www.pinwheelsforpeace.com)
FREMONT
Pax Christi Fremont
Contact: Faye Butler
Email: fayenjack@earthlink.net
Tel: 510-791-8186
We will have aprayer vigil on the steps of Mission San Jose, 43300 Mission Blvd. Fremont, Ca. It will take place at 6:30 PM. For info, call Faye 510-791-8186 .
FREMONT
Nithyananda Bliss Group
Group size: 50+
Contact person: Nithyananda Snehamayi
Phone: 510 573 3433
Email: chitrahari@yahoo.com
Website: www.nithyananda.org
Nithyananda Foundation's Bay Area chapter members will promote and honor the United Nations call for peace by conducting a 24 hour group relay-meditation and peace prayer to increase the positivity of collective consciousness. Paramahamsa Nithyananda's mission is to work towards global peace through individual transformation using meditation.
HERMOSA BEACH (LOS ANGELES)
"STAND-UP FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACE"
a night of comedy in recognition of Peace Day
THE COMEDY and MAGIC CLUB -
Hermosa Beach (Los Angeles), California (Thurs. 9-21-06)
http://www.comedyandmagicclub.com
One of more than 45 comedy club performances in support of the International Day of Peace. For a complete list of participating comedy clubs: ThinkPeace.net
HOLLISTER
Drama Club
Email: cplank@sbhsd.k12.ca.us
We are painting over 100 rocks to go out into the Hollister community. The rocks were donated and we are giving them out for free. The students are also writing their favorite sayings for peace on a classroom display banner.
HOLLYWOOD (LOS ANGELES)
"STAND-UP FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACE"
a night of comedy in recognition of Peace Day
THE IMPROV COMEDY CLUBS -
Hollywood, California
http://www.improvclubs.com
One of more than 45 comedy club performances in support of the International Day of Peace. For a complete list of participating comedy clubs: ThinkPeace.net
HOLLYWOOD
The Aetherius Society
Email: info@aetherius.org
Web: http://www.aetherius.org
 Members and friends will hold a 12 hour prayer vigil, with participants each taking 15 minute increments of prayer services throughout the day. From 6am to 12pm EDT.
IRVINE
"STAND-UP FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACE"
a night of comedy in recognition of Peace Day
THE IMPROV COMEDY CLUBS -
Irvine, California
http://www.improvclubs.com
One of more than 45 comedy club performances in support of the International Day of Peace. For a complete list of participating comedy clubs: ThinkPeace.net
IRVINE
STEP
Contact person: Susan Munsell
Phone: 714-903-3355
Email: envisioningpeace@yahoo.com
IDP Vigil :  vigil.
(for more IDP Vigils see: www.IDPvigil.com)
LA CANADA
St. Bede Justice & Peace Ministry
Email: fbhill@sbcglobal.net
EVENT :  A non-denominational, non-political candlelight vigil of prayers and petitions for peace will be held Thursday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m. in La Canada's Memorial Park. Sponsored by the Faith COmmunities of the La Canada Valley.
LA JOLLA (SAN DIEGO)
"STAND-UP FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACE"
a night of comedy in recognition of Peace Day
THE COMEDY STORE -
La Jolla (San Diego), California
http://www.thecomedystore.com
One of more than 45 comedy club performances in support of the International Day of Peace. For a complete list of participating comedy clubs: ThinkPeace.net
LAGUNA BEACH
Endangered Planet
Tel: 949.497.5690
Email: info@endangeredplanet.net
Web: www.endangeredplanet.org
EVENT :  Featuring "One" The Movie at South Coast Theatre, South Coast Highway at Broadway, Laguna Beach 7:15 and 9:15 pm .
LOMPOC
Lompoc Coalition for Peace and Justice
Group size: 25
Contact person: Mary AlKhaja
Phone: (805)736-5459
Email: magdaline131@aol.com
IDP Vigil :  Please join us for a candlelight vigil beginning at 7:00 PM at Centennial Park on the corner of Cypress Ave. and H Street in recognition of the United Nations International Day of Peace.
(for more IDP Vigils see: www.IDPvigil.com)
LONG BEACH
Be the Cause/Walk for Hope
Email: walk@bethecause.org
Web: www.bethecause.org
EVENT :  Putting together a Walk-a-thon like no other. The purpose of the entire event is to spread more love in the world. Along the entire 5 kilometer walk route are hundreds of inspiring quotes... all of them hand-made. You can also expect to find interactive activity stations placed along the walk route. What's more is that it is entirely free with free snacks, free T-shirt, and live entertainment.
LOS ALTOS
Christ Episcopal Church
Email: office@ccla.us
Web: www.ccla.us
EVENT :  Peacebuilders of all ages and faiths are encouraged to join us at noon for a Minute of Silence around our Peace Pole. We will then read prayers of peace from all faiths, poems, and reflections from around the world, and share messages of peace from all assembled and all who have submitted their words via our web site. A special children's story and conversation will take place at 12:30 pm. Our labyrinth will also be open from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm for meditation walks. Directions and more details about our Peace Sunday osbervance on Sept. 17 at www.ccla.us. Peace be with you!
LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles Family Church
Group size: 400
Contact person: Rev. Timothy L. Henning
Phone: 626-792-8673
Email: familyfederation@msn.com
Website: lafamilychurch.org
IDP Vigil :  Our congregation will hold a 24-hour chain prayer vigil for true and lasting peace in the world. More action may be organized later.
(for more IDP Vigils see: www.IDPvigil.com)
LOS ANGELES
Unity-and-Diversity World Council
Contact person: Rev. Leland P. Stewart
Phone: 310-391-5735
Email: udcworld1@yahoo.com
Website: www.udcworld.org
EVENT :  Holding our September General Assembly on the theme of International Day of Peace: Sat. Sept. 16, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

LOS ANGELES
The African Diaspora Foundation
Contact person: Agrippa Ezozo
Email: aezozo@sbcglobal.net
Website: http://www.uclalive.org/event.asp?Event_ID=412
SEPTEMBER 22: Benefit concert at UCLA Royce Hall, 8pm
In celebration of the International day of peace and the commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the United Nations, African Diaspora Foundation, in addition to issuing a proclamation of Peace, is also organizing a Peace Concert at University of California Los Angeles on September 22, 2006. The program is to launch a Peace Certificate Program in Los Angeles whereas upon graduation, students would be expected to teach peace courses such as: Peace and the Media, The International Icon of Peacemakers, etc. in various high schools to reduce the violence that currently faces human kind. The graduates would be called either the Martin Luther King Jr. Fellows, The Nelson Mandela Fellows, The Bishop Desmond Tutu Fellow, The Kofi Anann Fellows, The Mohammed Ali Fellows, or The Ralph Bunche Fellows.
LOS ANGELES
Nithyananda Foundation
Email: shram@nithyananda.org
Web: www.nithyananda.org
Nithyananda Foundation’s Los Angeles chapter members will promote and honor the United Nations call for peace by conducting a 24 hour group relay-meditation & peace prayer to increase the positivity of collective consciousness. Paramahamsa Nithyananda’s mission is to work towards global peace through individual transformation using meditation.
LOS ANGELES
Self-Realization Fellowship
Group size: worldwide
Contact person: Lauren Landress
Phone: 323 225-2471
Email: laurenl@yogananda-srf.org
Website: www.yogananda-srf.org
IDP Vigil :  Meditation and prayer service for world peace and healing. To include Paramahansa Yogananda's affirmations for peace and harmony among all nations of the world.
(for more IDP Vigils see: www.IDPvigil.com)

LOS ANGELES
Peace Quest
Email: peacequest2020@hotmail.com
Web: www.peacequestla.com
PEACE DAY LA - September 30th
A free event FOR CHILDREN, THEIR FAMILIES-AND FRIENDS
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LOS ANGELES
Blessed Are They Who work for Peace
Contact person: Kalan Brunink
Email: kalanart@sbcglobal.net
EVENT :  Engaging the public to stop and pray with us for Peace.
MILL VALLEY
Mill Valley Seniors For Peace
Web: www.mvseniorsforpeace.org
September 21: 4-5pm
Demonstrating on Corner of Miller Ave and Camino Alto in Mill Valley
September 21: 7:30pm
Showing "Peace One Day" Video in The Redwoods Retirement Center Auditorium
MONROVIA
PINWHEELS FOR PEACE confirmed location.
More than 1350 schools and groups around the world participated last year in the Pinwheels For Peace program to celebrate Peace Day, creating and displaying 1/2 million pinwheels for peace to inspire their communities to imagine whirled peace - This year many more will participate. (www.pinwheelsforpeace.com)
MOUNTAIN CENTER
Hermitage
IDP Vigil :  Vigil and prayer.
(for more IDP Vigils see: www.IDPvigil.com)
OAKLAND
Heartwalker Project
Web: www.heartwalkerproject.com
EVENT :  HEARTWALKER PEACE WALK Join hundreds for a 3-hour walking meditation through SF neighborhoods to weave Peace into our lives and world. In observance of the U.N. International Peace Day (Sept 21). Meet at corner of Castro & Market at 12:30pm. www.heartwalkerproject.com.
OJAI
Meditation Mount
Tel: 805-646-5508
Web: www.meditation.com
EVENT :  Meditating on world peace from 8:30AM-5:00PM.
OJAI
Ojai Peace Coalition
Contact: Evan Austin
Email: superher0@sbcglobal.net
Tel: 805.746.3750
EVENT :  gathering at a major intersection in our small town with candles, postively-worded signs, bright colors, and musical instruments to celebrate our community's commitment to peace, as well as to mourn our losses, reflect on what we've learned, and resolve to take further action! .
ONTARIO
"STAND-UP FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACE"
a night of comedy in recognition of Peace Day
THE IMPROV COMEDY CLUBS -
Ontario, California
http://www.improvclubs.com
One of more than 45 comedy club performances in support of the International Day of Peace. For a complete list of participating comedy clubs: ThinkPeace.net
PISMO BEACH
Amy Peters' Studio
Web: www.AmyPetersStudio.com
Sending out a notice to our newsletter subscribers which total over 5000 people. We are also going to be donating a % of profits from any of our peace jewelry purchased on our site during the month of September.
POINT REYES STATION
West Marin Alliance
Group size: 10
Contact person: Bing Gong
Phone: 415 663-1380
Email: bgong@svn.net
Website: www.westmarinalliance.org
IDP Vigil :  Candlelight Peace Vigil
(for more IDP Vigils see: www.IDPvigil.com)
RANCHO PALOS VERDES
PINWHEELS FOR PEACE confirmed location.
More than 1350 schools and groups around the world participated last year in the Pinwheels For Peace program to celebrate Peace Day, creating and displaying 1/2 million pinwheels for peace to inspire their communities to imagine whirled peace - This year many more will participate. (www.pinwheelsforpeace.com)

SACRAMENTO
International World Peace Rose Gardens
Contact: Sylvia Villalobos
Tel: 916-395-8303
Email: info@WorldPeaceRoseGardens.org
Web: www.WorldPeaceRoseGardens.org
September 22, 2006
10:30 am - 12 noon
At the World Peace Rose Garden - State Capitol Park
(Downtown - 15th & L St. - next to Vietnam Veterans' Memorial)
Festivities include: procession of giant peace doves led by local students; multicultural entertainment; Bridge Ceremony (bridging local faiths & cultures); Proclamations & Resolutions; Rose Petal Ceremony; International Art Display by Youth; "Imagine a World" Ceremony; Speeches by Mrs. California and other Community Leaders...

Proclamation from Sacramento County Board of Supervisors (PDF - 1.4 M)

Proclamations from Sacramento Mayor Heather Fargo
(PDF - 2.8 M)

 
SACRAMENTO
"STAND-UP FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACE"
a night of comedy in recognition of Peace Day
PUNCH LINE COMEDY CLUBS -
Sacramento, California (Thurs. 9-21-06)
http://www.punchlinecomedyclub.com
One of more than 45 comedy club performances in support of the International Day of Peace. For a complete list of participating comedy clubs: ThinkPeace.net
SACRAMENTO
PINWHEELS FOR PEACE confirmed location.
More than 1350 schools and groups around the world participated last year in the Pinwheels For Peace program to celebrate Peace Day, creating and displaying 1/2 million pinwheels for peace to inspire their communities to imagine whirled peace - This year many more will participate. (www.pinwheelsforpeace.com)
SAN ANSELMO
Visions of Peace Challenge
Email: jwl11@hotmail.com
Leading a Vision of Peace Challenge in Marin County schools, grade k-12, asking our youth, "What is your vision of Peace and how can we get there?" The Challenge will culminate in an honoring ceremony and celebration on the evening of the 21st
SAN DIEGO
UJIMA Institute for Civic Responsibility
Email: hinda@aol.com
Promoting Dr. King's quotes of "True peace is not merely the absence of tension, it is the presence of justice." The UJIMA Institute for Civic Responsibility will hold a "International Day of Peace in Southeast" a geographical area in San Diego where a recent rash of murders have occured taking the lives of adults and youth. We will recommit and inspire attendees to a personal and collective responsibility to activism for justice, freedom, power and peace. We will enjoy the best of sociall conscious music that inspired masses of people during the progressive movements of the 1960s and 1970s.
SAN DIEGO
Americans for the Department of Peace
Web: www.AFDOP.org
World Peace Walk and other activities
SAN DIEGO
Nithyananda Bliss Group
Email: lbp.sandiego@gmail.com
Web: http://sandiego.lifeblissprogram.org/
Nithyananda Foundation's San Diego chapter members will promote and honor the United Nations call for peace by conducting a 24 hour group relay-meditation & peace prayer to increase the positivity of collective consciousness. Paramahamsa Nithyananda's mission is to work towards global peace through individual transformation using meditation.
SAN DIEGO
Art Miles Mural Project
Email: JTawfilis@aol.com
Web: http://www.the-art-miles-mural-project.org / www.artmiles.org
Exhibiting 40 PEACE murals in Balboa Park near the House of Spain, Iran, and Puerto Rico on Presidents Way.
SAN FRANCISCO
The Joan Kenley Show - "Celebrating the International Day of Peace"
Features an hour-long radio program with internationally known Peace Leaders - premiering at joankenley.com September 21st and airing on San Francisco's radio station 960AM "The Quake" at 5PM (PST) on September 23rd. This program is dedicated to the people and organizations around the world who are, each day, doing their part to contribute to a peaceful, sustainable planet. www.joankenley.com
SAN FRANCISCO
On the international day of peace, September 21, 2006, The Agape Foundation will be having its 2nd annual Peace Prize event at Gallery One, 301 Clay Street, One Embarcadero Street in San Francisco, CA. This Prize is given in recognition of Northern California individuals and organizations that provide voice and leadership as peacemakers and agents of social change. www.agapefdn.org/peaceprize/index.html
SAN FRANCISCO
"STAND-UP FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACE"
a night of comedy in recognition of Peace Day
PUNCH LINE COMEDY CLUBS -
San Francisco, California (Thurs. 9-21-06)
http://www.punchlinecomedyclub.com
One of more than 45 comedy club performances in support of the International Day of Peace. For a complete list of participating comedy clubs: ThinkPeace.net

SAN FRANCISCO
GaiaField Meditation & Prayer Vigil
Wisdom Mountain and the California Institute of Integral Studies
Email: davidnicol@sbcglobal.net
Web: www.gaiafield.net
 From 3.30-4.30pm GMT (8:30-9:30 am PST), groups will gather in Auroville (India), the Findhorn Community (Scotland), and the California Institute of Integral Studies (USA) for a sacred ceremony that will be linked via state-of-the art video and audio communication technologies. The ceremony will also be broadcast live over the internet to a global audience who will be able to participate from their own homes.
SAN FRANCISCO
United Religions Initiative Global Support Staff
Group size: ~25
Contact person: Barbara Hartford
Email: barbara@uri.org
Website: www.uri.org
IDP Vigil :  To honor this day of focused intention on creating peace,in partnership with millions of other people around the world, We will create a space of prayer and promise, By sharing Prayers & Blessings,Symbols, Poems, songs & Images, Ceremonial Moshi Rice and other food offerings At Noon, in our office .
(for more IDP Vigils see: www.IDPvigil.com)


SAN JOSE
The Center for Spiritual Enlightenment
Tel: 408 283-0221
Web: www.csecenter.org
 The Center for Spiritual Enlightenment in San Jose will celebrate the International Day of Peace with an Interfaith Prayer and Worship Service on Thursday, September 21, from Noon to 1:30 p.m.

Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian along with clergy and spiritual leaders from many faith traditions will join together for a prayer and worship service in honor of the International Day of Peace (IDP). It is part of the Center for Spiritual Enlightenment's participation in the UN's Decade of Peace (2000-2010) and our commitment to individual, community, and global peace.

SAN JOSE
DharmaGates Foundation
phone: 408-561-9409
website: www.dharmagates.org
 Publish Dharmagates Magazine # 4 today, the magazine is dedicated to the International Peace Day and is free to download.

 

SAN RAFAEL
Proclamation issued by Mayor Albert J. Boro

Print out for your Peace Day event. (PDF - 95K)
SAN RAFAEL
Visions of Peace Challenge
Email: jwl11@hotmail.com
We are having a Vision of Peace Challnege in several schools in Maring and on Sept. 21, 2006 , we will have an evening of Peace with the children's visions of Peace, speakers who are working for Peace and Sarah Eden Davis will perform from her Dream of Peace CD
SANTA ANA
Carr Intermediate School
Tel: 714 431 7600
Making Pinwheels.
More than 1350 schools and groups around the world participated last year in the Pinwheels For Peace program to celebrate Peace Day, creating and displaying 1/2 million pinwheels for peace to inspire their communities to imagine whirled peace - This year many more will participate. (www.pinwheelsforpeace.com)

SANTA BARBARA
Santa Barbara Peace Celebration
Email: rothbard@eap.ucop.edu

Celebrate peace with:
Presentation of a peace proclamation by Mayor Blum
Words of hope and peace by local speakers
Live music
A Candlelight Vigil (Bring your own candles or flashlights)
From 6:30-7:30 PM Santa Barbara Courthouse Sunken Gardens (Intersection of Anacapa and Anapamu streets)

An event for everyone of all ages, faiths, and political beliefs To join as one uniting with millions around the orld In commemoration of The United Nations 25th International Day of Peace Thursday, September 21st, 2006

Full-sized poster (1.6 MB PDF)
SANTA BARBARA
Santa Barbara Resource Group
Tel: 805-963-0880
Email: kraz66@cox.net
Santa Barbara Resource Group will show presentation of Prem Rawat, an international expert on peace. He has spoken at the United Nations, the International Rotary Club, universities, small villages, and large cities to those who are interested in the quest for peace on September 18.
SANTA BARBARA
Santa Barbara Progressive Coalition
Email: kraz66@cox.net
Candlelight vigila from 5:30-7:30 Pm Sept. 21 taylored for people of all ages, faiths, political and philosophical backgrounds with peace proclamation by mayor, live music and words of peace and hope
SANTA BARBARA
Center of the Heart
Email: info@centerofheart.com
Web: www.centeroftheheart.com
Having a Candlelight vigil, music and peace speakers at the SB Courthouse at twilight on 9/21. We are inviting the entire community to this uniting of hearts and minds for peace in the world.
SANTA CLARA
Pacific Life Community
Web: www.PLRCPacificLifeResearchCenter.org
We will gather to vigil at Lockheed Martin on the corner of 5th St. & Mathilda. This is the site where the Trident Missle System is manufactured by the largest company in the world making weapons of war. We will meet at the Lockheed light rail station on Sept. 22nd at 12 noon to declare an International Day of Peace.
SANTA CRUZ
Kirby Scudder, artist and co-director of the Santa Cruz Institute for Contemporary Art is coordinating an army of volunteers to light up West Cliff Drive from Natural Bridges State Park to Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf with 500 industrial power spotlights. The Night Light project will remind Santa Cruzans of the central importance of peace in our lives. The event will be recorded by airplane and sea vessel.
www.santacruzsentinel.com/archive/2006/
August/14/local/stories/01local.htm

SANTA CRUZ
Barrios Unidos / Guitars Not Guns
Email: colido@hotmail.com
EVENT: BENEFIT CONCERT, Santa Cruz Vet's Hall, 7:30pm
Benefit show for: Barrios Unidos and Guitars Not Guns
Performers: Universal Language, Dis Moi, Irony (of Guitars Not Guns), & special guests.

This is going to be an event to have the Santa Cruz community celebrate the International Day of Peace. (We’re still waiting on the city council to review the proclamation). The intention of the event is to bring community members together in recognition and celebration of this Day of Peace established by the UN in 2001 as a 24-hour cease fire day. Popular local bands Universal Language, Dis Moi, and a kids band Irony from Guitars Not Guns along with some aerial dancers and West African Drummers will be performing. We are making it a benefit show for two local organizations, Barrios Unidos and Guitars Not Guns. Both groups work with youth to provide education and alternatives to violence in our community. We are committed sharing this day of non-violence with our friends, family and community to make it the beginning of an annual event. The intention is to make it a celebration of peace and not one of politics, where all are welcome.

SANTA CRUZ
Artists Helping Artists
http://www.artistshelpingartists.org/
EVENT: Special AHA! gathering for artisits of all kinds and grassroots leaders to celebrate the creative spirit and creative work in honor of peace. Event includes film documentary by Nada Milijovic, a native of Serbia, a FAscination Circle facilitated by Glen Horton, presentation by SAlly MAhe with the United Religions Initative and a special showcase of visonary performers.

SANTA MONICA
A Foundation of Peace
Email: robert@foundationofpeace.org
Web: www.foundationofpeace.org
Holding an all day silent, candlelight vigil for peace and understanding on Earth. All are welcome to bring a candle, sit in silence and be in solidarity with millions of our brothers and sisters around the globe.
When: September 21st from 6:00am-10:00pm.
Where: Corner of Colorado Ave. and Ocean Blvd. in Santa Monica, directly to the right of the Santa Monica Pier entrance. All those interested in attending can find more specific information on our website: www.foundationofpeace.org. Look under the Updates page. We will also be celebrating HH XIV Dalai Lama's life and work after congress has voted to award him the Congressional Gold Medal of Honor for his work towards peace and religious understanding. We expect to have several donations booths for causes around the world, like the terrible situations in Darfur, Iraq, Burma, and Tibet, to name a few. An 'Open Letter to the World' will be on display asking for all of us as a human family to realize the error of our ways and come together to cooperate in order to make this planet and safe and peaceful place to live. More being added every day.

SHERMAN OAKS
Neighbors For Peace & Justice Sherman Oaks
Contact person: Elke
Phone: 818.571.9189
Email: heitmeyer@earthlink.net
IDP Vigil :  Candlelight vigil to bring about Peace in the World 9-21-06 - 7 pm corner Van Nuys & Ventura Blvd.
(for more IDP Vigils see: www.IDPvigil.com)
SIERRA MADRE
PINWHEELS FOR PEACE confirmed location.
More than 1350 schools and groups around the world participated last year in the Pinwheels For Peace program to celebrate Peace Day, creating and displaying 1/2 million pinwheels for peace to inspire their communities to imagine whirled peace - This year many more will participate. (www.pinwheelsforpeace.com)
SONORA
Tuolumne County Citizens for Peace
Email: bandljohnson@hotmail.com
EVENT :   We will hold our weekly Thurs. night Candlelight Vigil in Courthouse Park on Sept 21, from 6-7PM and supporting the International Day of Peace and the Declaration of Peace..
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
Mountain Yoga
Email: info@mountain-yoga.com
Web: www.mountain-yoga.com
EVENT :   Our yoga studio is offering free yoga classes all day long--with ahimsa (non-violence) as the theme.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School
Email: carmenpenaloza@hotmail.com
EVENT :   observing the minute of silence, planting pinwheels for peace, activities that promote global peace awareness.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
Tahoe Valley Elementary
Email:nosila4me@yahoo.com
EVENT :   observing the minute of silence, planting pinwheels for peace, activities that promote global peace awareness.
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Alta Loma Middle School
Tel: 6508778797
creating a large peace sign on our football field using the pinwheels that our 750 students made...
More than 1350 schools and groups around the world participated last year in the Pinwheels For Peace program to celebrate Peace Day, creating and displaying 1/2 million pinwheels for peace to inspire their communities to imagine whirled peace - This year many more will participate. (www.pinwheelsforpeace.com)
SQUAW VALLEY
Squaw Valley Chapel
440 Squaw Peak Road
Tel: 530-412-2928
EVENT :   We will have a meditation and prayer for peace 9/21/06 at 7p.m. All are welcome!!
STUDIO CITY
tnah Lousie Di Donato
Phone: 310 508 5171
Email: tnahlouise@adelphia.net
IDP Vigil :  candlelight, meditation .
(for more IDP Vigils see: www.IDPvigil.com)
THOUSAND OAKS
World Peace Depot
Web: http://www.worldpeacedepot.com
EVENT :   Donating a yearly mural to a non-profit organization or business every September 21st. Details on this page: http://peacefulmurals.com/specials.htm .
TIBURON
Community Congregational Church
145 Rock Hill Dr.
415.435.9108
www.tiburonccc.org
EVENT :  The CCC labyrinth ministry invites walkers to our sanctuary labyrinth, which will be laid out Thursday, Sept 21, 11 AM - 3 PM to welcome the balance of the light and to commemorate the International Day of Peace.
TORRANCE
Seaside Elementary School
Tel: 3105334532
EVENT :   Peace Pledge A pinwheel garden on 9/21/06 Studying SADAKO AND THE 1000 PAPER CRANES and the related question "How can I make peace in the world?".
UKIAH
Instilling Goodness / Developing Virtue Schools,
Group size: 100
Contact person: Heng Yin
Phone: 707-468-3847
Email: hengyin@drba.org
Website: www.drba.org, www.igdvs.org
IDP Vigil :  The celebration will include peace songs, a walk with Giant Peace Doves inspired by Dr. Jane Goodall, interfaith blessings, Buddhist chanting and meditation.
(for more IDP Vigils see: www.IDPvigil.com)
UKIAH
Frank Zeek School
EVENT :   telling our parents, family and friends about the International Day of Peace.
VACAVILLE
St. Paul's United Methodist Church
Web: www.gbgm-umc.org/stpaulsvacaville/
EVENT :   Include in worship and education. Encourage local involvement, especially with our local Peace Vigil.
VALLEY SPRINGS
Catholic Parish Group
Group size: 35
Contact person: Jean-Jacques Vitrac
Phone:
Email: CalifornieUsa@Yahoo.fr
IDP Vigil :  Mass offered for World Peace Group Prayers and Presentation .
(for more IDP Vigils see: www.IDPvigil.com)
VAN NUYS
Church of Scientology of the Valley
Group size: 30,000
Contact person: Susan Jacobs
Phone: 818 947 0600
Email: Valley@scientology.net
Website: scientology-valley.org
IDP Vigil :  We will observe this day in our daily services and all church activities of the 24 hour period.
(for more IDP Vigils see: www.IDPvigil.com)
VENTURA
Spoken Word Salon @ Zoeys
Tel: 805 648-1708
Web: zoeyscafe.com
EVENT :  Holding a poetry reading with featured readings and an open mic and music .
WALNUT CREEK
Mt. Diablo Center for Peace and Justice
Tel: 925-933-7850
Web: www.mtdpc.org
EVENT :  A candlelight vigil in our city's central park the evening of September 21 .
WALNUT CREEK
Unity Center of Walnut Creek
Email: webmaster@unitycenter.net
Tel: (925) 937-2191
Web: www.unitycenter.net
EVENT :  Film –PEACE ONE DAY—Celebration of International Day of Peace 7-9 pm; cost: donation .
WALNUT CREEK
Community of Christ
Contact: Kay Fletcher, Pastor
Tel: 925-989-7755
Email: kfletcher52@yahoo.com
EVENT :  Holding a neighborhood Peace Give Away - presenting "The Peace Book" to every family that attends and giving "The Peace Book" to other charitable organizations that we support.
WESTMINSTER
Clergy Council
Group size: 30
Contact person: Fr.Pedro Contreras
Phone: (951)907-3325
Email: padrecontreras@gmail.com
Website: www.ahs-diploma.com
IDP Vigil :  vigil .
(for more IDP Vigils see: www.IDPvigil.com)
WATSONVILLE
Morealnd Notre Dame School
Email: morelandnd@aol.com
EVENT:  Prayer and the peace pledge.

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PEACE DAY ARCHIVE

AZUSA, CALIFORNIA , USA
2005- 125 6th & 8th graders at Foothill Middle School celebrated the International Day of Peace by making and planting Pinwheels For Peace.
(www.pinwheelsforpeace.com)
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA , USA
2005- Students at St.Anthony's Catholic School celebrated the International Day of Peace with Pinwheels For Peace.
(www.pinwheelsforpeace.com)
JAMESTOWN , CALIFORNIA, USA
2005- The Sierra Waldorf School participated in the Roots & Shoots Peace Day in honor of the International Day of Peace.
(www.janegoodall.org/peace-day/gallery2005)
LOS ANGELES , CALIFORNIA , USA
2005- The APES Homeschool Roots & Shoots chapter flew Giant Peace Doves as part of their Peace Day celebration in Los Angeles.
(www.janegoodall.org/peace-day/gallery2005)
OJAI , CALIFORNIA , USA
2005- The Earth Hawks flew Roots & Shoots Giant Peace Doves as part of their Peace Day celebration.
(www.janegoodall.org/peace-day/gallery2005)
OJAI, CALIFORNIA , USA
2004- Meditation Mount offered an inspirational program connecting with all others around the world, praying for peace. Children from Ojai carried the flags of the world in the World Peace Flag Ceremony as we affirmed, "May Peace Prevail on Earth." There was Celtic harp, didgeridoo, guitar, songs for peace, meditation, a peace poem and finally a World Blessing on the terrace. (www.internationaldayofpeace.org/events/2004wpps/us-california.htm)
PALM SPRINGS , CALIFORNIA , USA
2003- The last day of the Institute of Noetic Science Conference exploring the mystical unseen world of the Universe and Spiritual evolution within the context of science, was the International Day of Peace, and conference participants celebrated with the World Peace Flag Ceremony and joining the 80 member Agape choir in a "May Peace Prevail On Earth" song. (www.internationaldayofpeace.org/events/2003/us-california.htm)

SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA, USA
2005- On the 2004 International Day of Peace the Sisters of San Rafael, Dominican Order of Preachers blessed the newly installed peace pole. In 2005 the Sisters led neighbors and students from St. Raphael's Elementary School in prayers and a procession for world peace.
(www.internationaldayofpeace.org/events/2005wpps/us-california.htm)
SAN RAMON, CALIFORNIA , USA
2004- Spiritual leader, Amma, asked her devotees around the world to pray for peace at 12 Noon. At the Mata Amritanandamayi Center a Peace Pole was planted at the entrance to the ashram. More than 200 devotees sat in silent contemplation after chanting for peace. Then each wrote their individual prayers on small papers and silently carried them to be deposited at the base of the Peace Pole. (www.internationaldayofpeace.org/events/2004wpps/us-california.htm)
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, USA
2005- Students at Lathrop Technology Magnet School celebrated the International Day of Peace with pinwheels for peace. (www.pinwheelsforpeace.com)
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Peace Day CONTACTS

Pathways To Peace
P.O. Box 1057
Larkspur, CA 94977 USA (San Francisco Bay Area) Telephone: 415-461-0500 / FAX: 415-925-0330
Web: www.pathwaystopeace.org / www.WeThePeoples.org
Email: info@pathwaystopeace.org

Season For Nonviolence Network
Alameda, Benicia, Burbank, Camarillo, Carson, Chatsworth, Chester, Culver City, Davis, Encinitas, Fields Landing, Graton, Huntington Beach , La Quinta, Laguna Beach, Lake Forest, Los Angeles, Manhattan Beach, Mt. Shasta, Newhall, Oakland, Pasadena, Placerville, Redding, Rohnert Park, S. Lake Tahoe, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, San Juan Capistrano, San Pedro, San Ramon, Santa Barbara, Santa Clarita, Santa Cruz, Santa Maria, Santa Monica, Simi Valley, South Lake Tahoe, Stockton, Tahoe City, Ventura, Winchester,
Email: snv@agnt.org

Service For Peace
Contact: Kenji Yanagida
Los Angeles, CA
Tel: 310 925 0540
Email: khyanagida@msn.com
Web: www.ServiceForPeace.org

Service For Peace
Contact: Markus Von Euw
Oakland, CA
Tel: 510 427 1605
Email: bayarea@serviceforpeace.org
Web: www.ServiceForPeace.org

United Religions Initiative
P.O. Box 29242
San Francisco, CA 94129
Phone: +1-415-561-2300 Fax: +1-415-561-2313
Email: office@uri.org / Web: URI.org/United_Nations.html

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