Indianapolis Peace & Justice Center

Events are in Indianapolis unless otherwise indicated. Publication of an event in this calendar does not constitute IPJC endorsement.

To submit a calendar item, send an e-mail to: twolske@hotmail.com or by phone at 888-7567, by the 20th of the prior month.

Anyone interested in participating in IPJC meetings is encouraged to attend. Call the IPJC, 920-1510 or 926-4318, for more information.

JOIN THE PROTEST AGAINST THE U.S. OCCUPATION IN IRAQ - Every Friday afternoon 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Downtown in front of the Federal Building. Bring an appropriate sign or use one provided. More information: Ron or Jane: 926-4318.

Indy Critical Mass - Free exchange of ideas and information for Indianapolis, Indiana Critical Mass. Indy Critical Mass meets downtown at the corner of Illinois & Washington under the Artsgarden the last Friday of every month at 5:30 p.m. for a short, non-competitive urban bike ride through the city. The rides are free and take place rain or shine, all year. The other ride is at 6:30 p.m. from WellPoint, 120 Monument Circle (also on the last Friday of each month). http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IndyCritMass/?yguid=134050935.

S.A.G.E (Student Advocates for Global Equality) and Vets for Peace Spring 2005 Wednesday Nights Film Series

Wednesday, January 25: Beyond Treason, 6:30 PM UC (University College) Basement
Wednesday, February 1: Winter Soldier: They Risked Everything to Tell the Truth, 6:30 PM UC (University College) Basement
Wednesday, February 8: Truth and Politics: Unanswered questions about 9/11, 6:30 PM TBA
Wednesday, February 15: This Divided State, 6:30 PM UC (University College) Basement
Wednesday, February 22: Hijacking Catastrophe: 9/11, Fear & the Selling of American Empire, 6:30 PM UC (University College) Basement
Wednesday, March 1: Aftermath: Unanswered Questions from 9/11, 6:30 PM UC (University College) Basement
Wednesday, March 8, 2006: Rush to War, 6:30 PM UC (University College) Basement

“Walkin’ to New Orleans” on the 3rd anniversary of the invasion of Iraq.VETERANS AND SURVIVORS MARCH FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE From Mobile to New Orleans, March 14-19, 2006. Plans for local involvement will be announced later.

February 1, Wednesday 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Bread for the World (downtown) monthly lunch meeting. Downtown Bazbeaux Pizza, 334 Mass. Ave. Info: Elaine, 541-9331. (Meeting 1st Wed. monthly).

February 2, Thursday 7:00 p.m. - IN for Africa (AIDS relief program promoted by Bono). St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 100 W. 86th Street. (Group meets 1st Thursday each month.)

February 3, Friday, Noon - Women in Black - at Circle Monument Downtown - A group of sympathizers to the Israeli Women in Black of the Middle East who seek non-violent resolution to their situation. (Meets first Friday monthly)

February 4, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - Living Wage Coalition Unleavened Bread Café, 30th & Central. Info: John 925-9297 or Jay 283-2273. (Meets 1st Saturday monthly.)

February 7, Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. - Indianapolis Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty. North Meadow Friends Meeting, 1710 N. Talbott. (Group meets 1st Tuesday of every month). Info: Karen Burkhart, 839-1618.

February 11, Saturday, 1:00 p.m. - Indiana Information Center to Abolish Capital Punishment. Meets at Roberts Park United Methodist Church, Delaware and Vermont St. Info. (317) 466-7128 or Charlie Kafoure 514-3584, http://iicacp.org. (Meets second Saturday of each month at 1 p.m.)

February 12, Sunday, 2:00 p.m. - Indy PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians & Gays) meeting at St. Luke’s Methodist Church, 100 W. 86th St. Info: 545-7034. (Group meets the 2nd Sunday of every month.)

February 13, Monday 7:00 p.m. - CPF/FOR - Columbus Peace Fellowship meeting in Laws Room of First Presbyterian Church, 512 Seventh St., Columbus. Info: Sarah Kramer (812) 342-3443. (Group meets 2nd Monday monthly.) IPJC Communications Committee - Meetings held as called. 609 E. 29th St., Broadway United Methodist Church. All are welcome to participate! Info: call Sue Craig at 546-6149 or e-mail cedonasue@cs.com.

February 15, Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. - Indianapolis Chapter, Amnesty International Broad Ripple United Methodist, 901E. 62nd St. Tom Benner, day: 817-6521, evenings: 575-0704. (Group meets 3rd Wednesday each month.)

February 16, Third Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. - Christians for Peace & Justice in the Middle East-Bring a sandwich & join us at N. United Methodist Church, 38th & Meridian St. Info: Henry 283-7175.

February 18, Saturday, 7:45 a.m. - Bread for the World monthly meeting. Robin Run Village Main Building, 5354 W. 62nd. Call Connie Wick, 290-0642, before attending meeting. (Group meets 3rd Saturday of each month.)

February 18, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - Alliance for Democracy of Indiana monthly meeting. N. United Methodist Church, 38th and Meridian. Info: 872-3516. (Group meets 3rd Sat. monthly.) Once Monthly (call for the date).

Democratic Socialists of America - meeting downtown at the Abbey Coffeehouse, 825 N Pennsylvania Ave. (Group meets once monthly.) More info: Brad Lorton: 919-4622.

February 24, Friday, 5:30 pm - Indianapolis Critical Mass - Meet near the Arts Garden on Illinois St. and Washington St. (Meets the last Friday monthly)

February 25, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon - C.U.R.E. (Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants) monthly meeting. North United Methodist Church (38th & Meridian). (Group meets the 4th Saturday monthly.) Celia, 274-4525 or 357-2606.

February 26 (Last Sunday monthly), 1:00-3:00 p.m. - "Koffee Talk” Vic's Espresso Bar, 627 N. East St. olivebranchsociety.com.

February 27, Monday, 4:00 p.m. - Environmental Committee of the Neighborhood Alliance Meridian-Kessler Neighborhood Association meeting, 1802 N. Illinois. (Group meets 4th Monday at 4:00 p.m.) Info: Clark Kahlo, 283-6283.

Anti-death Penalty Witness Every Third Thursday, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. - The Indiana Information Center on the Abolition of Capital Punishment (IICACP) sponsors an anti-death penalty witness at the east steps of the State House, Capitol Ave. and Market St., Indianapolis, Bring a sign or use one of ours, come for any part of the hour. Info: 317-466-7128.

February 21, Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. - Indianapolis Peace & Justice Center meeting. Please join us! Info: 926-4318. (Group meets 3rd Tuesday monthly.)