READ THE AUGUST 2019 MEMO
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August Events Update (see memo link at left for more)
Hiroshima Day Commemoration Walk - Cedar Rapids Tuesday, August 6 at Noon Citizens of all ages are invited to join in this walk. Participants will meet at 1st Avenue and 1st Street NE. The March to downtown Cedar Rapids will take about 45 minutes. Bring signs that remind others of the devastation of the first use of nuclear weapons. Commemoration of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan Friday, August 9 - 7 PM “Choosing a Future of Peace” with Dr. Maureen McCue from Physicians for Social Responsibility Gather at the Japanese Bell south of the Iowa State Capitol. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and flowers for laying at the bell. Rain location: Wesley United Methodist Church, 800 E. 12th St. Four Days in August - Tuesday, 8/6 (8AM) -Friday, 8/9 (8AM) Vigil hosted by Des Moines Catholic Worker and Veterans for Peace St. Ambrose Cathedral, 8th & High Street, Des Moines Rally and Direct Action begins 11:00 AM on August 9 Drone Command Center, 3100 McKinley Ave. Prayer Vigil for Detention - Decorah A Prayer Vigil in support of immigrants, refugees and children Wednesday, August 7 - 11:45 at Carl Seiland Wayside Park Explore Immigration in the United States- Des Moines Plymouth UCC at 7PM for film and discussion: August 9: “Harvest of Empire” (fundraise for AFSC) September 13: “America First: The Legacy of an Immigration Raid” “Paris to Pittsburgh” Film – Davenport & DSM Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Quad Cities Thursday, August 22, 6:30 – 8:30 PM Aldersgate UMC, Des Moines - Tuesday, September 24 Women at the Well Summit – Des Moines Saturday, August 24th at Immanuel UMC – 10AM-3PM Jeff Wright to Speak at CURE – Des Moines Sunday, August 25 - 2:00 PM, Trinity UMC, 8th and College |
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