"Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers" will be screened on Thursday February 22, 7 pm at Hallwalls, 341 Delaware Ave. Buffalo. This is the story of what happens to everyday Americans when corporations go to war. Acclaimed director Robert Greenwald ("Uncovered, Unconstitutional, Outfoxed, and Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price") takes you inside the lives of soldiers, truck drivers, widows, and children who have been changed forever as a result of profiteering in the reconstruction - and destruction - of Iraq. See http://www.hallwalls.org for more info.

A Peace Rally will be held on Sunday February 18 at  6:00 pm, at Pilgrim-St. Luke's United Church of Christ, 335 Richmond Ave. at W. Utica, Buffalo.  Bill Marx of Pax Christi Western New York will speak.  Music by Nan Hoffman, Michael Meldrum, and Glenn Wallace.  There will be opportunities for getting involved.  Refreshments will be served. 

The following has been forwarded from the Buffalo/Western New York International Action Center:

On Thursday January 11 at 5:00, a protest will be held to express opposition to President Bush's plan to raise troop levels, increase spending, and escalate the war in Iraq.  The location will be Lafayette Square (Main & Court Streets) in Buffalo.   

The following has been submitted by the WNY Peace Center in Buffalo: 

To date, approximately 2,950 US servicemen and women have died as a result of our war on Iraq. Tragically, that number is likely to grow to 3,000 sometime in the first half of January. Please join us to mourn those lost and call for the safe return of all our troops.  At 6:00 pm on the day after the 3,000th death is announced, there will be a vigil to mark these deaths.  The location will be Bidwell Park (Elmwood and Bidwell) in Buffalo.  

Note:  The vigil was held January 1, 2007.

With the Iraq War approaching its fourth year, and with the 3,000th US military fatality in Iraq looming, local faith leaders feel the need to mourn those lost while reaffirming their call for an end to war. Join us for "Peace Yearnings," an interfaith event featuring readings, music, and cultural presentations which stress that the desire for peace is shared by all faiths and peoples, Sunday January 7 at 6:00 pm.  The location the Montante Cultural Center, 2021 Main St., Buffalo. 

Sponsored by the Interfaith Peace Network, Pax Christi WNY, Canisius College Campus Ministry, and the WNY Peace Center. Call 894-2013 for more info.

The 39th Annual Western New York Peace Center dinner will be held Thursday, November 9 at 6:00 pm at the Buffalo Convention Center, Franklin near Court. The cost is $35. The keynote speaker is Paul Kawika Martin, Political and PAC director for Peace Action in Washington, DC. Paul is the movement's top man on Captitol Hill, connecting the grassroots with our allies in Congress. In the wake of the upcoming elections, Paul will speak on "Congress and the Peace Movement: Where Do We Go From Here?" Congresswoman Louise Slaughter will also be there to receive a special award recognizing her support for bringing our troops home from Iraq.

Please note - CPJ members Bill and Nancy Stock will be attending.  They have enjoyed the dinners in the past as opportunities to hear excellent speakers, visit informative booths, meet with other peace-minded people, and purchase fair-trade items.  They have let the CPJ know that tickets can be purchased at a discount if an organization reserves a table for eight.  Anyone interested in going should contact Bill and Nancy at 965-2687.

CPJ's annual garage sale will be Saturday September 23 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at 146 Central Ave., Fredonia.   In addition to making purchases, you can support the sale by helping with setting-up and pricing on Thursday Sept. 21 and Friday Sept. 22 from 7:00 to 9:00  each evening.  Call 673-9258 for more information.