Sunday, September 16 - 2:00-4:00 pm
Meditation on Peace
Durham Friends Meetinghouse (a map is available)

I am working with several organizations of peace and nonviolence to have a get-together on Sunday afternoon. We will meet 2:00-4:00 pm at the Durham Friends Meeting House. The meeting would be an occasion to be with each other, reflect on what has happened, meditate, and speak, as each individual sees fit. It won't be a potluck or involve food.

I have contacted the NC Society for Ethical Culture, NC Peace Action, Jain and Hindu groups, the Greens, Self-Realization, the Unitarians, and Quakers - if you can think of others, please let me know. Already, NCSEC and Peace Action have responded affirmatively.

May we strive toward a world of peace, hope, compassion, and reverence for all life.

Sunday, September 16 - 2:00-9:00 pm
Dance for Peace at Kildaire Farms Clubhouse (on Kildaire Lake) 302 Pebble Creek Dr, in Cary, described as "a special gathering of women, men, and children to bring love, joy, and peace to our hearts and to the world."

Friday, September 21 - 4:00 pm
Duke University House P Quad
Duke protest for peace
Jonathan Harris, jfh4@duke.edu.

Wednesday, September 26 - 6:30-7:30 pm
"Understanding Islam" program at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Garrett Rd, Durham
A bonus is that you can come early for a vegetarian buffer dinner (for $6 I believe) 5:30-6:30. (919)489-2575, office@eruuf.org.

Thursday, September 27 - 8:30 pm
NCSU forum addressing the "Why?" of the events of September 11. This will be in Witherspoon at NCSU either in the multipurpose room or the cinema. Contact: raliving@hotmail.com

Friday, September 28 - 12:00-1:00 pm
NCSU round table discussion, Caldwell Lounge
The Office of International Scholar and Student Services (OISSS) is sponsoring a faculty/student discussion entitled, "A Different America?: Make Sense of What Happened" led by faculty Dr. John Gilbert, US Foreign Policy; Dr. Akram Khater, History; Dr. Afroz Taj, Foreign Languages; and Dr. Tim Wallace, Anthropology.

Friday, September 28 - 1:30-4:30 pm
Paint for Peace - Community effort "in the fine tradition of transforming found objects into folk art, we will be painting white doves onto slate roof tiles that will first be given a Carolina blue background." The Last Unicorn, 536 Edwards Ridge Rd., Chapel Hill, 968-4440, www.thelastunicorn.com

Saturday, September 29
Peace march in Washington DC
If you want to go by bus, a bus will leave from the Carolina Inn (211 Pittsboro St. Chapel Hill) at 5a and leave DC at 5pm. $21 charge covers the cost of the bus. Tickets can be bought at The Internationalist Book Store (405 W Franklin St. Chapel Hill, (919)942-1740). http://globalizethis.org/s30/

Saturday, September 29 - Noon
9th Street, Durham
Progressive queers/progressive allies for peace contingent marching in the NC pride march. Meet in front of the Ben and Jerry's next to the Durham Wellspring on Broad St. at noon. Karen 416-9562, kmbooth@mindspring.com

Saturday, September 29 - 7:15 pm
Fruit of Labor World Cultural Center
4200 Lake Ridge Rd, Raleigh
World Conference against Racism Report. The Black Radical Congress will present their report back on the World Conference Against Racism, and where the movement to fight global racism is right now in relation to the conference. 829-0957

Sunday, September 30 - 11:30 am
Durham Friends forum and potluck with members of a local mosque
Also, the Quakers and Muslims will have a combined worship at 10 am. Durham Friends Meetinghouse, 404 Alexander Ave.; a map is available.

Sunday, September 30 - 3:00 pm (doors open at 2p)
Entertainment and Sports Arena, Raleigh, NC (on Edwards Mill Road, between Trinity Road and Wade Avenue Exit.)
Interfaith Memorial Service, "Time for Healing and Hope" Faith communities, including Christians, Jews, Muslims, Hindus and others, to remember the victims of terrorist violence and to pray for peace and reconciliation for our nation and world. Co-sponsors include: Baptist State Convention of N.C., Interfaith Alliance of Wake County, Martin Luther King Resource Center, NC Council of Churches, The News & Observer, and WRAL-TV5.

Sunday, September 30 - 5:00-7:00 pm
Rally and Vigil for Peace and Justice
downtown Durham at the courthouse. This was originally announced as a march in Raleigh at the same time, but has moved to Durham. www.march4peace.org, march4peace@hotmail.com, (919)682-7777 or (919)949-9415. [The URL didn't work for me, but perhaps it is temporarily offline?]

Sunday, September 30 - 7:00 pm
Duke University Chapel
A Concert in Memoriam. Featuring the Duke Chapel Choir, The Duke Chorale, The Choral Society of Durham, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community Chorus, the North Carolina Symphony, and guest soloists. Donations will be collected for victim relief in lieu of an admission charge. www.chapel.duke.edu

Monday, October 1 - 7:00-9:30 pm
UNC-Chapel Hill Carroll Hall teach-in and workshops
"Understanding Terror: What is War? What is Peace?" Speakers include David Gilmartin, Prof. of South Asian History, NCSU, "South Asia in the Current Crisis"; Catherine Lutz, Prof. of Anthropology, UNC, "Cultural and Media Construction of the Emotions of Fear and Anger in the Current Crisis"; Wahneema Lubiano, Prof. of Literature and African American Studies, Duke, "Being Brought to Tears"; Elin O'Hara Slavick, Prof. of Art, UNC, "Images of War"; and Scott Kirsch, Prof. of Geography, UNC, "The 'world risk society' and an internationalist policing of terrorism". Group workshops include topics of US foreign policy,Civil Rights in time of war, action through non-violence, the role of armed resistance, community and outreach, and more. Carroll Hall is off Cameron Ave just south of Phillips and Memorial Halls.

Monday, October 1 - 7:30 pm
Peace Covenant for peace and social justice meeting to discuss activities and networking among Triangle groups and individuals. Peace Covenant Church, 601 East Hwy 54, 1/2 mile east of Fayetteville St. on L, Durham (from route 40 exit 276 for Fayetteville Rd, turn toward Durham and almost immed. R onto 54; 1/2 mile on L). PeaceCovenant@mail.com.

Tuesday, October 2 - 7:00-8:30 pm
Duke Divinity School, Alumni Common Room
Forum "Christianity, War and Patriotism".

Wednesday, October 3 - 5:30 pm
Arun Gandhi (Mahatma Gandhi's Grandson) will give a speech on Non-Violence at Polk Place on the steps of South Building (Rain area: Carrol 111) Open to the public, with a reception to follow. Brought to you by: The Campus Y, Division of Student Affairs, The Honors Program and Sangam. (Gandhi will also be speaking on Thursday, October 4. See event listing below.)

Thursday, October 4 - 3:30 pm
US Foreign Policy and the Middle East. Seven journalists and government officials from several Middle Eastern countries will discuss the impact that the Sept. 11 attack may have on US foreign policy toward the middle east. UNC Toy Lounge of Dey Hall, sponsored by University Center for International Studies and International Visitors Council in RTP, 919- 962-3094.

Thursday, October 4 - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
In These Times ongoing discussion of response to current events. Durham Friends Meetinghouse (a map is available). Ed Chaney, Stone Circles, 919-942-9081.

Thursday, October 4 - 7:00 pm
Stewart Theatre, NCSU
Arun Gandhi, grandson of the Mahatma, and president and founder of the Institute for Nonviolence, discussing a peaceful alternative to war (see his statement on Terrorism and Nonviolence). Free for NC State students, faculty, and staff - tickets available at Ticket Central on the second floor of Talley Student Center. Refreshments will be available afterwards. Union Activities Board Issues and Ideas Committee, NCSU, uab_issues@ncsu.edu. (Gandhi will also be speaking on Wednesday, October 3. See event listing above.)

Thursday, October 4 - 7:00-9:00 pm
Human Rights Forum. Speakers include: Ebrahim Moosa, a Muslim scholar from Duke, discussing Islam and U.S. foreign policy; Howard Machtinger from UNC, talking about U.S. foreign policy; Rodger Small, an Orange County engineer and one of the original engineers of the World Trade Center, giving a historical perspective on the building and also discussing current relief efforts; and Rania Masri, who will speak about the activist efforts for peace and help the group to develop some ways to alleviate heightened religious/racial/cultural tensions. New Hope Elementary School, Chapel Hill.

Thursday, October 4 - 7:00 pm
Interfaith Prayer Vigil, including leadership from local Christian, Jewish, and Muslim groups. Watts St. Baptist Church, 800 Watts St., Durham.

Friday, October 5 - 3:00 pm
Middle Eastern journalists speak: reflections and perspectives. Print journalists from Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco and Syria will discuss recent events from their unique perspectives. NCSU, Caldwell G111. Preceded at 2:30 pm by a talk by Dr. Robert Patterson, crop science on "Food and Power in Afghanistan".

Sunday, October 7 - 6:00 pm
Potluck at Chapel Hill Friends Meetinghouse (a map is available) sponsored by Womens International League for Peace and Freedom.

Sunday, October 7 - 7:00-9:00 pm
How to Dialogue with People who have Different Opinions about Recent International Events
Because bombing against Afghanistan started today, the first half hour will include quiet worship. Durham Friends Meetinghouse (a map is available)

Sunday, October 7 - 7:30 pm
Candelight vigil, Federal Building, Raleigh
As an expression and witness about today's bombing in Afghanistan; bring a candle. The Federal Building is on New Bern Avenue across from the post office.

Sunday, October 7 - 8:00 pm
Planning meeting for Oct. 27 A.N.S.W.E.R. events. Internationalist Books, 405 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill; directions are available.

Monday-Friday, October 8-12
Race Relations Week at UNC includes activities about global justice.

Monday, October 8 - 3:15 pm
Panel discussion "Situating September 11" sponsored by the UNC Anthropology department. UNC Chapel Hill, Alumni 205.

Monday, October 8 - 7:30 pm
Planning Committee for January Triangle-Wide Peace Rally. Community United Church of Christ, 814 Dixie Trail, Raleigh 27607, 919-787-6422. Call 919-779-1912 for more information.

Monday, October 8 - 7:00-8:30 pm
"The Terrorism Crisis and the World Economy: What Effects, What Strategies?", Duke forum with Doug Breeden, dean of the Fuqua School of Business, and William W. Priest, Professor of Finance, other members of the Duke faculty, and outside experts. Geneen Auditorium, Fuqua School of Business. 919-613-7401.

Tuesday, October 9 - 7:00 pm
Prof. Douglas Maclean will be leading a discussion on "Ethics and the War on Terrorism".
He plans to lead a discussion about the ethics and laws of war and the difficulty but importance of trying to apply ethical rules and constraints to our military (and other) actions in the current situation. For the two years prior to his arrival here, he held the position of Distinguished Chair of Ethics at the US Naval Academy, where his primary responsibilities were to advise the Academy leadership on how to teach ethics and to integrate ethics instruction into all aspects of the training of midshipmen. UNC Chapel Hill, Caldwell Hall, room 105.

Wednesday, October 10 - Noon
Muslim Solidarity Event. Information about Islam and support for Muslims who have been harassed. Free scarves (hijabs) and caps (kufis) will be available if you want to wear them to show solidarity. UNC, in front of South Building. Sponsored by UNC Student Government, Campus Y, and Muslim Student Association.

Wednesday, October 10 - 7:30 pm
Teach-in "Inter-Faith Responses to September 11", Hanes Art Center Auditorium, UNC campus. Religious leaders and activists from diverse communities of faith will discuss the tragic events of September 11 and their aftermath. Speakers include Sister Evelyn Mattern, NC Council of Churches; Reverend Robert Seymour, Binkley Baptist Church; Rawdan Abu-Issa, Muslim Sunday School teacher; Rabbi John Friedman, Judea Reform Congregation; Lenore Yarger, Catholic Worker; Reverend Curtis Gatewood, President of the Durham NAACP; and Idola Scimeca, Baha`i faith. Sponsored by UNC PROGRESS and the University Program in Cultural Studies. 919-962-0216.

Wednesday, October 10 - 7:30 pm
Balance and Accuracy in Journalism presents "WUNC Radio Goes All-Talk: Progress?". WUNC-FM's Joan Siefert Rose, General Manager, and Michael Arnold, Program Director, discuss their plans for the station. Community Church of Chapel Hill, 106 Purefoy Rd. From either direction on the Chapel Hill by-pass, take 15/501 or 54 to the 15/501 Pittsboro exit; at light, turn toward Chapel Hill and almost immed. R just before convenience store onto Purefoy Rd; uphill almost 1/2 mile; when you see a stop sign, L at church driveway. For more information on this event or Balance and Accuracy in Journalism, contact Jerry at 919-542-2139 or Joe at 919-942-1694.

Thursday, October 11 - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
In These Times ongoing discussion of response to current events. Durham Friends Meetinghouse (a map is available). Ed Chaney, Stone Circles, 919-942-9081.

Thursday, October 11 - 7:00-9:00 pm
Remembering Sept. 11: Obligations to Peace and Justice One Month after the Attack
Non-political, non-ideological coming together. Speakers confirmed so far are Lt. Col. Andy Anderson of the US Army and NC State Rep. Ellie Kinnaird; there will also be religious leaders of various faiths. Great Hall, Student Union, UNC Chapel Hill campus. Vigil at Chapel Hill post office beforehand 5-6:30. Flyer (PDF format) available (please post/distribute, as appropriate). Matt Robinson, 919-929-5377.

Sunday, October 14 - 11-12:30 pm
Platform program by NC Society for Ethical Culture, "Understanding Islamic Civilization". Professor Sarah Shields, UNC Chapel Hill, PhD, History speaking on her areas of expertise in Middle East and Islamic Civilization. She will discuss her perspective on the tragedy of September 11 and what roles, if any, Islamic civilization and the United States may have played in contributing to these events. Professor Shields teaches a variety of history courses at UNC, including Intro. to Islamic Civilization, Later Islamic Civilization and the Modern Muslim World, A Century of Protest in the Middle East, and Women in the Middle East. NCSEC meets at the Carrboro Arts Center at 300 E. Main Street - maps and directions are available.

Monday, October 15 - 7:30 pm
"September 11: A Human Rights Perspective". Wake County Peace Action Annual Meeting, Community United Church of Christ, 814 Dixie Trail (at corner with Wade Avenue), Raleigh. Speaker Marty Rosebluth is an award-winning documentary videographer, teacher and media activist. His last major project, Jerusalem: An Occupation Set in Stone?, was shown at film festivals and on television throughout the world and used as a grassroots organizing tool by peace groups in Palestine, Europe, Japan, Israel, and North America. His work has won awards at many festivals including the Houston International Film Festival, the Charleston International Film Festival, and the Columbus International Film and Video Festival. Before becoming a filmmaker, Marty worked for over seven years with Palestine human rights and trade union organizations in the West Bank and is now the country’s specialist for Israel and the Palestinian Authority for Amnesty International USA. For more information, contact Bill Towe, 919-469-0831, billtowepa@juno.com.

Monday, October 15 - 7:30 pm
Peace Covenant for peace and social justice (3rd) planning meeting to continue to discuss activities and networking among Triangle groups and individuals. Discussion to include "Peace is Patriotic" logo and how to get funds to print and get this logo out to the public, a www.Peace1st.org website, an effort "Lighting the Way for Peace", and considering a statement of purpose for the group. Peace Covenant Church, 601 East Hwy 54, 1/2 mile east of Fayetteville St. on L, Durham (from route 40 exit 276 for Fayetteville Rd, turn toward Durham and almost immed. R onto 54; 1/2 mile on L). Light refreshments will be served. PeaceCovenant@mail.com.

Tuesday, October 16 - 8:00 pm
Planning meeting for Oct. 27 A.N.S.W.E.R. events. Agenda to include finalization of speakers and working out of details of a press release. Internationalist Books, 405 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill; directions are available.

Thursday, October 18 - 5:30 pm
Dr. Inder Sud, Visiting Professor with DCID speaking on "Economic Development in the Middle East and Implications of the Peace Process". Room 223, Terry Sanford Institute, Duke University.

Thursday, October 18 - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
In These Times ongoing discussion of response to current events. Durham Friends Meetinghouse (a map is available). Ed Chaney, Stone Circles, 919-942-9081.

Thursday, October 18 - 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Public television UNC TV will air as part of its nightly North Carolina Now program a story about local peace efforts. Note that the program rebroadcasts 12:30a Th night/F morning.

Thursday-Sunday, October 18-21
National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty 25th annual national conference, Building Communities of Justice and Hope, Raleigh. Bryan Proffitt, 919-832-7056, or Leona Martin, 202-387-3890 ext. 10.

Friday, October 19 - 7:00pm - 9:00 pm
Historians Reflect on the Current Crisis: International Perspectives Duke University Department of History Forum, chaired by John Thompson. Speakers to include Vasant Kaiwar on "Regional Issues and the Present Conflict in Central Asia"; Sucheta Mazumdar, "Reflections on the Current Crisis in Light of Globalization since the 1970s"; Martin Miller, "Conflicted Origins of Modern Terrorism"; Ylana Miller, "Reflections on the Current Crisis in Light of Middle Eastern/U.S. Relations"; and John Richards, "Warriors and their Homeland in Afghanistan". Duke University East Campus, White Lecture Hall 107.

Saturday, October 20 - 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Day for Remembering workshop at Windsong Retreat and Learning Center in Pittsboro. Windsong believes that "remembering one's connection with the source of being is the most powerful act one can do to bring oneself and the world into a greater state of peace and harmony." Yoga, meditation, tai chi, and chi kung sessions, as well as (by appointment) massage will be available; come and go as you like. Payment by donation. Pre-registration required. 2540 Seaforth Rd, Pittsboro, NC 27312, 919-542-2611, windsongretreat@mindspring.com.

Saturday, October 20 - 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
"Peace is Patriotic" logo materials (2.5" stickers, bumper stickers, t-shirts, and buttons) available for pickup from Peace Covenant Church (601 E Hwy 54, 1/2 mile east of Fayetteville St. on route 54 in Durham) or through special arrangements via Phil Jones, 919-361-5898. Initial funding was donated by area congregations and individuals, but donations are appreciated (recommended 50 cents for stickers, $1 for buttons, and $10 for t-shirts).

Sunday, October 21 - 7:00 pm
Successful Non-Violent Action: A Discussion of Historical and Current Examples of Non-Violent Actions at the International, National and Local Levels. Durham Friends Meetinghouse (a map is available).

Monday, October 22 - 7:30 pm
Buddhist meditation for peace for all creatures. Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Garrett Rd, Durham, (919)489-2575. Care building, rooms 4 and 5.

Tuesday, October 23 - 3:00 pm
Lecture by Farai Chideya and discussion regarding current crisis, including terrorism, war, conflicts and contradictions of patriotism for people of colour, and violence against Arabs and Arab-Americans. Farai Chideya is a journalist and author. In 1997, Newsweek named her to its "Century Club" of 100 people to watch. Chideya is the anchor of "Pure Oxygen", a primetime show on a new women's network started by Oprah Winfrey, Gerry Laybourne and Marcy Carsey. She has been an ABC news correspondent and a CNN political analyst. Her writings include the books Don't Believe the Hype: Fighting Cultural Misinformation About African-Americans (Plume Penguin, 1995, now in its eighth printing) and The Color of Our Future (William Morrow, 1999). Chideya is a syndicated political columnist for the Los Angeles and runs the website Pop & Politics. Mary Lou Williams Center, 02 West Union Building, West Campus, Duke University. For more info contact Christian Campbell

Tuesday, October 23 - 6:30 pm
Partners for Global Change of the World Federalist Association dinner meeting. Representatives from area peace groups, social action committees, human rights, and U.N. supporters are invited in order to establish procedures for information exchanges and issue sharing. Not a fundraiser; participants will pay for their meal. Jade Palace Restaurant, Carrboro. Contact Leslie Palmer, 110 Fearrington Post, Pittsboro 27312, 919-929-9268.

Tuesday, October 23 - 8:00 pm
Planning meeting for Oct. 27 A.N.S.W.E.R. events. Discussion to include committee updates, talking about the bands who will be playing music, solidifying who will be the speakers, creating a line-up for the rally, and discussing handouts. Democracy South building, 105 W.Main St, Carrboro (3 buildings past Wendy's).

Wednesday, October 24
National Call-In Day for Peace Through Justice. Washington Peace Center and National Coalition for Peace and Justice encourage people to call the President, Secretary of State, and senators and representatives, asking them to "(1) Exercise the Rule of Law, not the Rule of Force, in bringing those responsible for the September 11th attacks to justice. War is not the answer. (2) End the U.S. bombing of Afghanistan to allow aid workers to return and restore the delivery and distribution of essential aid to Afghan civilians. Food drops and bombs are not the answer. (3) Strongly support the United Nations' special representative, Frances Vendrell, and the UN-led peace process in Afghanistan. (4) Defend civil liberties and condemn attacks on American Arabs, Muslims, Sikhs and all.
White House comment line (202)456-1111, Secretary of State comment line (202)647-657, Congressional switchboard (202)224-3121, AFL-CIO toll-free line to congress (you'll be prompted for a zip code to find your representative) (800)393-1082

Wednesday, October 24 - Noon
"The United Nations and Threats to Peace and Security in the 21st Century", Bruce W. Jentleson, Director of Terry Sanford Institute of Public Policy and Professor of Public Policy and Political Science, Duke University. Holiday Inn 15/501 Bypass, Chapel Hill. Reservations: UNA-USA West Triangle Chapter, $15, to Dorothy Mahan, 590 Fearrington Post, Pittsboro, NC 27312, 919-542-7009, by October 18.

Wednesday, October 24 - 7:00 pm
Demand Economic Justice teach-in. Presenters include UE-150, NC Service Worker's Union, El Centro Hispano, with possibly Black Workers for Justice, Student Action with Farmworkers, and National Farmworkers Ministries. UNC Chapel Hill, Hanes Art Center room 222.

Thursday, October 25 - 7:00 pm
Discussion Panel sponsored by the Durham Anti-War Coalition. Discussion of the US response to the September 11th terrorist attacks and the response of the local community and the need for community-wide collaboration and support for peace and justice. Speakers include Imam Saieed Abdul-Salaam, Dawn Wright, Stan Goff, and Rukiya Dillahunt. Theresa El-Amin will moderate. The Know Bookstore (and restaurant / cultural space), 2520 Fayetteville Rd., near NCCU in Durham. 682-7223. Durham Anti-War Coalition, 682-2821 or 419-8311 x31.

Thursday, October 25 - 8:30 pm
Planning meeting for Oct. 27 A.N.S.W.E.R. events. Side lobby (next to Franklin St. alley) of Hanes Art Center, UNC campus.

Friday, October 26 - 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Why war? What do we do now? How do we make any sense of this? Duke University Graduate Students invite Faculty to Speak. Panel discussion of faculty: Fredric Jameson (Duke, Literature), Wahneema Lubiano (Duke, Literature), Martin Miller (Duke, History), Diane Nelson (Duke, Cultural Anthropology), Ken Surin (Duke, Literature), and Rashmi Varma (UNC, English). This is being held in conjunction with a week of events, sponsored by Duke University's Asian and African Languages Department and UNC, entitled "Women Fight Fundamentalism." Duke University, Richard White Auditorium, East Campus. Contact Simon Krysl, Julie Kim, or Laurel Fredrickson

Friday-Sunday, October 26-28
Students United for a Responsible Global Environment (SURGE) 2001 Conference, Chapel Hill. There will be a variety of speakers on issues such as democracy, peace, animal rights, and vegetarianism. Details available on the event web site or by emailing or calling SURGE at (919)843-6548.

Saturday, October 27
International A.N.S.W.E.R. (Act Now to Stop War and End Racism) is planning a national day of rallies and teach-ins. Local events will include a rally and march for "Global Justice: End the Cycle of Violence" at 1:00 pm at McCorkle Place on the UNC Chapel Hill campus (across from Franklin St. post office), will have speakers, music, children's activities, and puppets, and will focus on the messages "War is not the answer, Islam is not the enemy, Justice through international law, Address the root causes of terrorism". Speakers will include Rania Masri, Professor; Todd Mormon, journalist; Patrick O'Neill, Catholic Worker; and Michal Osterweil, UNC Progressive Student and Faculty Network. Local event sponsored by Coalition to End the Cycle of Violence. In Charlotte, International A.N.S.W.E.R. Charlotte is coordinating a regional peace rally at noon at Marshall Park (3rd & S. McDowell Sts.) and will be marching to the Federal Building; contact 704-763-6796.

Sunday, October 28 - 11:15 am - 12:30 pm
Chapel Hill Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)' Silent Prayer Walk.
The walk will depart from the meetinghouse at 531 Raleigh Rd. in Chapel Hill, and the organizers hope to have many groups included, such as the Hillel Foundation, Wesley Foundation, Newman Center, Islamic Center of Raleigh, and others. Organized by Tom Munk and Bob Gwyn.

Monday, October 29 - 7:30 pm
Peace Covenant for peace and social justice (4th) planning meeting to continue to discuss activities and networking among Triangle groups and individuals. Peace Covenant Church, 601 East Hwy 54, 1/2 mile east of Fayetteville St. on L, Durham (from route 40 exit 276 for Fayetteville Rd, turn toward Durham and almost immed. R onto 54; 1/2 mile on L). PeaceCovenant@mail.com.

Tuesday, October 30 - 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Community Forum: Front Line Journalism and the International Media's Coverage of the Terrorist Attacks and War in Afghanistan
International journalists speak about their experiences reporting from the front line in times of global crisis ranging from apartheid to the fall of the Berlin Wall. Panelists will include journalists from Bosnia, Serbia, South Africa, Germany and the United States who are currently in residence at the Terry Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University. The panel will then address how the events of September 11th and the subsequent war in Afghanistan are being reported around the world and the role of ethics in international journalism. Sponsored by Exploris and the Terry Sanford Institute for Public Policy. Exploris Interactive Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., downtown Raleigh. For more information, contact Chris Schmidt at 919-857-1085.

Tuesday, October 30 - 8:00 pm
Discussion meeting for post-Oct. 27 A.N.S.W.E.R. events. Discussion of future goals and getting more people involved. United Church of Chapel Hill, 1321 Airport Rd., Chapel Hill; a map is available.

Thursday-Friday, November 1-2
UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke University Teach-in "Women Fight Fundamentalisms: Before and After September 11".
Thursday 7:30 pm-9:30 pm, Hanes Art Center Auditorium, UNC. Featured speakers: Opening remarks by Ranjana Khanna, Duke professor of English; Gita Sahgal, "Secular Spaces in Women's Organizing" (Gita Sahgal is an independent documentary film-maker, writer, member of the UK-based Women Against Fundamentalism, and co-editor of Refusing Holy Orders:Women and Fundamentalism in Britain); Mab Segrest, "Women, the Rise of the Religious Right and the New Global Order" (Mab Segrest is an activist, Visiting Professor in Women's Studies at Duke University, and author of several books, including the forthcoming Born to Belonging, essays on travel and globalization); closing remarks by Cathy Lutz, Professor of Anthropology, UNC-Chapel Hill.
Friday 3-5:45 pm, 107 Richard White Auditorium (next to the Museum), East Campus, Duke University. Featured Speaker: Nawal el Saadawi, "Religious Fundamentalism, Globalization and Women". (Nawal el Saadawi is an Egyptian novelist, doctor, and militant writer on Arab women's problems and their struggle for liberation.) This will be followed by a plenary session with Nawal el Saadawi, Gita Sahgal, and Mab Segrest. Sponsored by the North Carolina Center for South Asian Studies; the Dean of Arts and Sciences, UNC; Women's Studies, Duke; Curriculum in Women's Studies, UNC; Muslim Networks, Duke; Vice-Provost of Interdisciplinary Studies, Duke; University Center for International Studies, UNC; Dept. of Sociology, UNC; Dept. of Political Science, UNC; Carolina Seminars for Comparative Islamic Studies, UNC; Carolina Seminars on Bridging the Divide: Academics, Activists and Social Justice, UNC; Center for International Studies, Duke; Vice Provost for International Affairs, Duke; Dept. of Religion, Duke; Dept. of Asian & African Languages & Literature, Duke; Hiwar (Duke Students for Middle East Understanding), Feminist Students United, UNC, the Carolina Women's Center, and PROGRESS: the Progressive Students, Staff and Faculty of UNC-Chapel Hill. A flyer is available

Saturday, November 3 - 9:00am - 1:00pm
Benefit Mayan Weaving Sale. All proceeds used for projects to alleviate poverty in highlands of Guatemala. Church of Reconciliation, 110 North Elliott Road, Chapel Hill, 919-929-6042.

Saturday, November 3 - 10:30am - 7:30pm
North Carolina Anti-War Conference, UNC - Greensboro. The conference aims to bring together anti-war activists from around the state to educate, learn, share ideas, and lay the groundwork for a statewide anti-war coalition. All are welcome! Featured speakers include Michaelle Browers, Dept. Political Science, WFU; Stan Goff, NC Network for Popular Democracy; Jeff Jones, Dept. History, UNC-G; Deepa Kumar, Dept. Communication, WFU, and Piedmont Triad Anti-War committee; Rania Masri, media co-chair, al-awda, and Peace Action board member; Sherry Wolf, editorial board, International Socialist Review; James Wood, Dept. History, NC A&T University; and Paul Leubke, Dept. Sociology, UNC-G. All events at Curry Building, UNC-Greensboro (a campus map is available; to get to the campus from the Triangle, take routes 40W/85S and stay on 40W when it splits off; take the Freeman Mill Rd/Coliseum Area exit, #218-B; L at the first light onto Coliseum Blvd; go about 1.5 miles and R at 3rd light onto Spring Garden St.) with a tentative party for peace afterwards at St. Mary's House. Piedmont Triad Anti-War Committee, 336-722-0481. A flyer is available.

Saturday, November 3 - 7:30pm
No More Victims - Overcoming Violence and Injustice in the Middle East Discussion led by Ilise Cohen, Director Middle East Peace Education Program, American Friends Service Committee, Southeast Region. Ms. Cohen will provide the historical context for conflicts in the Middle East and for anger towards the U.S. She will also share information about the American Friends Service Committee's humanitarian efforts and their work to help mobilize support for peaceful solutions. This will take place at the Chapel Hill Friends Meetinghouse, 531 Raleigh Rd., Chapel Hill, and will be repeated tomorow in Durham and Monday also in Durham. For more information, contact Nikki Vangsnes, 919-668-9014.

Saturday, November 3 - 8:00pm
Even Exchange Dance Theatre of Raleigh's performance of "Veil" (anagram for evil, vile, and live) in collaboration with area war veterans. Original live music and stories examines how society deals with violence. Performances Sa Nov. 3, Su Nov. 4, Sa. Nov. 17, and Su. Nov. 18. This weekend's performances at Arts Together, 114 St. Mary's St, Raleigh. Sa Nov. 3 $10 admission, Su Nov. 4 free.
Even Exchange Dance Theatre, 919-828-2377.

Sunday, November 4 - noon
No More Victims - Overcoming Violence and Injustice in the Middle East Discussion led by Ilise Cohen, Director Middle East Peace Education Program, American Friends Service Committee, Southeast Region. Ms. Cohen will provide the historical context for conflicts in the Middle East and for anger towards the U.S. She will also share information about the American Friends Service Committee's humanitarian efforts and their work to help mobilize support for peaceful solutions. This will take place at the Durham Friends Meetinghouse, 404 Alexander Ave., Durham, and will be repeated tomorow tomorrow at the Carolina Friends School. For more information, contact Nikki Vangsnes, 919-668-9014.

Sunday, November 4 - 2:00pm
Even Exchange Dance Theatre of Raleigh's performance of "Veil" (anagram for evil, vile, and live) in collaboration with area war veterans. Original live music and stories examines how society deals with violence. Performances Sa Nov. 3, Su Nov. 4, Sa. Nov. 17, and Su. Nov. 18. This weekend's performances at Arts Together, 114 St. Mary's St, Raleigh. This afternoon's performance is the only one with no admission charge.
Even Exchange Dance Theatre, 919-828-2377.

Monday, November 5 - 7:00pm
No More Victims - Overcoming Violence and Injustice in the Middle East Discussion led by Ilise Cohen, Director Middle East Peace Education Program, American Friends Service Committee, Southeast Region. Ms. Cohen will provide the historical context for conflicts in the Middle East and for anger towards the U.S. She will also share information about the American Friends Service Committee's humanitarian efforts and their work to help mobilize support for peaceful solutions. Carolina Friends School, 4809 Friends School Road, Durham. For more information, contact Nikki Vangsnes, 919-668-9014.

Monday, November 5 - 7:00pm
Panel discussion, Many Causes, One Struggle: Working For Change In Difficult Times
Panelists includes Reverend Carrie Bolton and Constance Curry. UNC Chapel Hill, 305 Graham Memorial. Cross-Cultural Communications Institute, Sonja Haynes Stone Black Cultural Center, 919-962-9001.

Tuesday, November 6 - 7:00pm
NC WARN (Waste Awareness and Reduction Network) community Meeting addressing risks posed by nuclear power plants in the event of attack. Durham Public Library, Roxboro Rd. NC WARN, 919-490-0747. Wednesday, November 7 - 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Dr. Gholam-Abbas Tavassoli, Professor of Sociology, University of Tehran, Iran speaking on From Revolution to Reform in Iran
UNC-CH Sociology Colloquium, 151 Hamilton Hall. Directions, parking, and information on upcoming colloquia are available.

Wednesday, November 7 - 4:00pm
America's Fight Against Terrorism: Challenge and Change
Sandy Berger, Clinton Administration National Security Advisor. Sponsored by UNC Office of the Provost and University Center for International Studies. UNC Chapel Hill, 111 Carroll Hall.

Wednesday, November 7 - 7:00pm
Film showings: Beneath the Veil and The Taliban Legacy followed by a brief introduction of Duke Advocates for Women of Afghanistan (DAWA).
In Beneath the Veil, journalist Saira Shah traveled to Afghanistan to see the effects of the Taliban's rule on her father's homeland. She discovered public executions, allegations of human rights violations like massacres and torture, and a place where women are forced to beg because they are prevented from working. But she also found that the first voices of protest come from the most repressed, including an opposition group that uses hidden cameras to film the executions. The Taliban Legacy, by Montse Ayuso, Joan Salvat and Lluisa Roca, brings to light the havoc created by the Taliban regime in Afghanistan where two million Afghans have fled their country, taking refuge in Pakistan. It shows the suffering of the people under Taliban rule, especially the Taliban's brutality towards their political opponents, their harsh treatment of women, and their destruction of the ancient Buddha statues, actions condemned by the entire world. Included is a brief account of the war leading to the Taliban victory over the weak Islamic Republic.
Duke University Griffith Film Theatre, Bryan Center. Presented by DAWA and sponsored by "Women Fight Fundamentalisms"; contact Sandra Hernandez, 919-613-2264.

Wednesday, November 7 - 7:00pm
NC WARN (Waste Awareness and Reduction Network) community Meeting addressing risks posed by nuclear power plants in the event of attack. Pittsboro Public Library. NC WARN, 919-490-0747.

Wednesday, November 7 - 7:30pm
Teach-in about School of the Americas, viewed by some as an impediment to world peace. The format will include a short film, a brief talk about the history of the so-called "School of the Assassins" by Alis Dunn, former UNC Latin American Studies professor, and a discussion about the upcoming annual SOA protest. UNC Chapel Hill campus, 304 Greenlaw.
Sponsored by UNC's SURGE (Students United for a Responsible Global Environment); contact 919-843-6548.

Wednesday, November 7 - 7:30pm
Howard Zinn speaking on Bringing Democracy Alive
Howard Zinn, author of The People's History of the United States and professor at Boston University, describes how the history we learn in the textbooks is the history told by the world's conquerors. Elon University (Elon, NC, less than an hour west of the Triangle) Liberal Arts Forum. Directions and a map are available, as is a cultural calendar of this and other events.
Elon University, Whitley Auditorium.

Thursday, November 8 - 2:00pm
"American Foreign Policy toward Islamic Countries" talk by Sami Halaby. Chapel Hill Senior Center, 400 A Elliott Road, Chapel Hill. 919-943-1694.

Thursday, November 8 - 4:00pm
After September 11th-- A NATO Briefing lecture and discussion
Lt. Col. Peter W. Reynolds (British Army, Chief, Public Service Section, Public Information Office, Strategic Command Europe) and Lt. Col. Robert E. Craig, Jr. (USAF, Political-Military Affairs Officer, Headquarters and Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic). Sponsored by Duke University Center for International Studies and the Triangle Institute for Security Studies.
Franklin Center 2204, Erwin Road. Contact Rob Sikorski, 919-684-2867.

Thursday, November 8 - 7:00pm
Lecture by Dr. Norman G. Finkelstein on the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and how it was affected by Sept 11, followed by an extensive question and answer period. Dr. Finkelstein has published and lectured extensively on the conflict and is the author of "Image and Reality of the Israel-Palestine Conflict", "The Rise and Fall of Palestine", and the extremely controversial, "The Holocaust Industry". Sponsored by HIWAR, the Duke organization for political, social, and economic justice in North Africa and the Middle East; contact Yousuf Al-Bulushi.
Duke University West Campus, Social Psycology Building, Room 130.

Friday, November 9 - 1:00pm
Planning meeting for fifth UNC teach-in, to be titled "Civil Rights in the Era of War". Help members of Progress, UNC's progressive community, plan the next teach-in; bring your lunch.
UNC Chapel Hill, Hanes Art Center 222.

Friday, November 9 - 7:00pm
"Colombia: Finding the Facts", with singer Eudulio Solis at 7:00 PM, and speaker John Paar at 7:30 PM. Fundraiser for Witness for Peace delegation to Colombia in January. Come at 6:15 PM for beans and rice dinner. Community Church of Chapel Hill, 106 Purefoy Road (a map is available), 919-942-1694.

Friday, November 9 - Sunday, November 11
Summit Conference Center, Greensboro
Blue Mountain Meditation Center retreat at conference center. Founder Eknath Easwaran was a student of Gandhi's and has written about Gandhi, meditation, world peace, and other topics.

Saturday, November 10 - 10:00am - 1:00pm
First of several strategy planning sessions for how to move the local peace movement forward by Coalition to End the Cycle of Violence. Bring snacks. UNC Chapel Hill, Frank Porter Graham Lounge, Student Union (up the main staircase, the room is straight ahead through the double doors).

Saturday, November 10 - 6:30 pm
A Dialogue for Peace and Justice
This is a Triangle-wide event held in Durham in an attempt to be central. We will have 3 or 4 speakers presenting their different perspectives, followed by an hour of conversation in small groups. In addition to being a venue for education, we'll have an opportunity to build bridges and meet people in a variety of area organizations. Speakers confirmed so far are Patrick O'Neill, Catholic Worker; Donna Hicks, Episcopalian Peace Fellowship; Chris Newlon, progressive realist; and Rudolf Zarzar, Professor of Political Science, Elon College. For more information, visit the event web page or call 919-260-6119. Co-sponsored by NC Society for Ethical Culture, Triangle Vegetarian Society, NC Peace Action, Peace 1st, US Servas, Durham Friends Meeting (Quakers), Local Spiritual of the Baha'is of Durham City, Jain Study Center of NC, Wake County Greens, Orange County Greens, Durham People's Alliance, and St. Philip's Episcopal Church. St. Philip's Episcopal Church parish hall, 403 E. Main St., Durham.

Saturday, November 10 - 6:00 pm
War, Racism and Blacks' Stuggle for Justice
Presentations by community activists, religious leaders and Palestinian representatives, and community discussion. Sponsored by the Black Workers for Justice, the Fruit of Labor World Cultural Center and the Freedom & Justice Cultural Commission. Call 919-876-7187 or email for more information. Fruit of Labor World Cultural Center, 4200 Lake Ridge Dr, Raleigh.

Sunday, November 11 (Veterans Day)
Possible Durham peace rally. If you have ideas, particularly for speakers who are veterans supporting peace, please contact Spencer Bradford or Phil Jones.

Sunday, November 11 - 10 am - 10:50 am
St. Philip's Adult Education: Christian Response to War. Scripture, tradition, and reason weekly discussions. What does the Bible say about war? What is the "just war" theologian theory and what does it say about when and where it is right for Christians to go to war? Come to participate in these weekly discussions. The church is 2 blocks east of the Durham County courthouse in downtown Durham directly across from the health department about 4 blocks away from the public library and on the same grounds as the community kitchen and county homeless shelter. St. Philip's Episcopal Church parish hall, 403 E. Main St., Durham, 682-5708, Reverend Cathie Caimano, Associate Rector

Sunday, November 11 - 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Poets for Peace Reading. Bring your peace poems, poems on your reactions to 9-11, poems about the sadness of war, etc. Poems written by the reader preferred, but readings of poems by others are also welcome. Scheduled readers thus far include Michael Ivey, Mitchell Lyman, Janice Anderson, Arthur Anderson, Celisa Steele, Bennett Meyers, Caroline Lancaster, Jay Bryan, and Kate Lovelady. UNC, Gerard Hall. Contact Doug at 919-245-0567

Monday, November 12 - 7:30 pm
Peace 1st (was called Peace Covenant for peace and social justice) (5th) planning meeting to continue to discuss activities and networking among Triangle groups and individuals. Agenda items include "Peace Is Patriotic" materials, January state-wide rally, youth speech contest, calendar and event networking, web-site development ideas, and School of Americas (Ft. Benning, GA) update. Peace Covenant Church, 601 East Hwy 54, 1/2 mile east of Fayetteville St. on L, Durham (from route 40 exit 276 for Fayetteville Rd, turn toward Durham and almost immed. R onto 54; 1/2 mile on L). Light refreshments may be served. PeaceCovenant@mail.com.

Tuesday, November 13 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Non-violence and Vegetarianism lecture
Pravin Shah, President, Jain Study Center of NC will talk about the strong tie between non-violence and vegetarianism, and discuss easy alternatives to a meat-based diet that promote non-violence toward all. Free samosa snacks will be provided. Presented by Hindu Students' Council, Duke University.
Duke University West Campus, 126 Sociology/Psychology Building.

Tuesday, November 13 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Second strategy session about planning events for the local peace movement. Following up from Saturday November 10 meeting, discussion of short-, mid-, and long- term actions and plans.
UNC Chapel Hill campus, Hanes Art Center.

Tuesday, November 13 - 7:00pm
NC WARN (Waste Awareness and Reduction Network) community Meeting addressing risks posed by nuclear power plants in the event of attack. Apex Chamber of Commerce building. NC WARN, 919-490-0747.

Wednesday, November 14 - noon
elin slavick, UNC professor of Art, speaking about her drawings and projects against violence and war. Some of her works, including from her ongoing series "Places the United States has Bombed", can be seen currently in the UNC Women's Studies office on the UNC Chapel Hill campus in Caldwell Hall on Cameron Avenue.
UNC Chapel Hill Johnston Center, room 39

Wednesday, November 14 - 6:45pm
No More Killing Fields: Principles and Practices to Prevent Deadly Conflict
Seminar by David Hamburg, Visiting Scholar, Cornell Medical School, and President Emeritus, Carnegie Corporation. Coffee and desserts at 6:45pm, seminar at 7:30. Reservations requested; please contact Carolyn Pumphrey by email or phone (919-684-5162) by Friday, November 9.
John Hope Franklin Center, Durham.

Thursday, November 15
National Youth and Student Peace Coalition national day of action to oppose war, racial profiling, and limitation of civil liberties
Youth and student groups across the country are planning teach-ins, vigils, and other actions condemning the Sept. 11 attacks and also opposing a military response to Sept. 11. This is meant to be a first event to define this coalition.
For more information, contact the 180/MDE Clearinghouse by email or at (608)256-7081.
Locally, Duke is having a peace sit-in with a tent erected to signify Afghan refugee camps and people wrapped in blankets (to represent the coming winter). Come out any time; if you're unable to attend, consider attending classes throughout the day, wrapped in a blanket to help facilitate discussion about Afghan refugees.

Thursday, November 15 - 7:00pm
Robert Weissman Activist, Author, and Attorney, speaking on International Trade, Development and Protest in a Time of War
Robert Weissman is editor of Multinational Monitor magazine and co-author of Corporate Predators: The Hunt for MegaProfits and the Attack on Democracy, as well as the weekly column "Focus on the Corporation". He is co-director of Essential Action, a Ralph Nader-founded corporate accountability organization.
UNC Chapel Hill, Greenlaw 101.

Thursday, November 15 - 7:00pm
Videotape showing of talk by J. Krishnamurti, 20th century philosopher (see, for example, some of his views on war and peace), about Fear, followed by dialogue among participants. One reason America is at war is because of fear of further attacks from terrorists. Investigate the fear of not succeeding, fear of death, and the fear of terrorism. Sponsored by AID (Association for India' Development).
UNC Chapel Hill, 203 Dey Hall.

Saturday, November 17 - 10:00am - 3:00pm
Bridging the Divide: Academics, Activists and Social Justice workshop
How do Progressives in the university community respond to the events of September 11? How do we mitigate between the cries for action and war and the recognition that real, long-term solutions require much more? Do we have a unique obligation, power, or even handicap as members of a university community? How can we help shape this historical moment in pursuit of more sustainable justice? How do we teach to these issues? This workshop will be led by a panel of UNC faculty and students who will share their own responses then lead discussions with the audience. RSVP requested via email to Michal Osterweil or Chad Haines; free lunch provided for first 12 who RSVP.
UNC Chapel Hill campus, Toy Lounge.

Saturday, November 17 - 8:00pm
Even Exchange Dance Theatre of Raleigh's performance of "Veil" (anagram for evil, vile, and live) in collaboration with area war veterans. Original live music and stories examines how society deals with violence. Performances Sa Nov. 3, Su Nov. 4, Sa. Nov. 17, and Su. Nov. 18. This weekend's performances at Kennedy Theater at The BTI Center for the Performing Arts, in the Raleigh Convention and Conference Center Complex, 5 blocks south of the state capitol between Salisbury and Wilmington streets; map and directions are available. $15 admission.
Even Exchange Dance Theatre, 919-828-2377.

Sunday, November 18 - 9:45am - 10:45am
"How to Build Peace Out of Our Current International War on Terrorism", Professor Dick Stubbing
The Adult Seminar and the Peace and Reconciliation Mission Group of Watts Street Baptist Church invite all interested individuals and Sunday School classes to join them during the Sunday School hour to hear Professor Dick Stubbing speak. Dr. Stubbing is Professor Emeritus at the Sanford Institute of Public Policy at Duke University, has taught such classes as "Setting the National Agenda" and "US National Security Policy". Prior to coming to Duke in 1982, he served as the deputy chief of the National Security Division of the US Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and was the OMB's representative on the major defense policy and strategy studies of the Nixon, Ford and Carter years. In 1999, Professor Stubbing organized a Land Mine Conference at Duke and also authored "Improving the Output of Intelligence", an article in National Insecurity: US Intelligence After the Cold War which addressed the past performance of the intelligence community and the changes needed to cope more effectively with future threats.
A Special Sunday Morning Forum of Watts Street Baptist Church, 800 Watts St., Durham, 919-688-1366; directions are available

Sunday, November 18 - 10:00 am - 10:50 am
St. Philip's Adult Education: Christian Response to War. Scripture, tradition, and reason discussions over 3 November Sundays. What does the Bible say about war? What is the "just war" theologian theory and what does it say about when and where it is right for Christians to go to war? Come to participate in these weekly discussions. The church is 2 blocks east of the Durham County courthouse in downtown Durham directly across from the health department about 4 blocks away from the public library and on the same grounds as the community kitchen and county homeless shelter. St. Philip's Episcopal Church parish hall, 403 E. Main St., Durham, 682-5708, Reverend Cathie Caimano, Associate Rector

Sunday, November 18 - 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Video showing. As a first followup activity to the Nov. 10 "A Dialogue for Peace and Justice", several videos will be shown, including one from RAWA and one on US foreign policy.
Durham Friends Meetinghouse, 404 Alexander Ave.; a map is available.

Sunday, November 18 - 2:00pm
Even Exchange Dance Theatre of Raleigh's performance of "Veil" (anagram for evil, vile, and live) in collaboration with area war veterans. Original live music and stories examines how society deals with violence. Performances Sa Nov. 3, Su Nov. 4, Sa. Nov. 17, and Su. Nov. 18. This weekend's performances at Kennedy Theater at The BTI Center for the Performing Arts, in the Raleigh Convention and Conference Center Complex, 5 blocks south of the state capitol between Salisbury and Wilmington streets; map and directions are available. $15 admission.
Even Exchange Dance Theatre, 919-828-2377.

Sunday, November 18 - 7:00 pm
How Do You Advocate for Peace? discussion by Durham Friends (Quakers). Durham Friends Meetinghouse (a map is available).

Monday, November 19 - 8:00 pm
Civil Liberties Forum: How Have our Rights Changed since September 11?
A panel of legal experts will share their opinions and help people to work toward answering, "How Much Freedom Do we Give Up for Safety?". Sponsored by UNC Chapel Hill Young Democrats.
UNC Chapel Hill Student Union room 205-6

Tuesday, November 20 - 7:30pm
Third strategy session about planning events for the local peace movement. Following up from November 10 and 13 meetings, discussion of short-, mid-, and long- term actions and plans.
UNC Chapel Hill campus, Hanes Art Center.

Thursday, November 22 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Triangle Vegetarian Society Thanksgiving Feast and Raffle
Many vegetarians look at peace and nonviolence as beginning with the fork. The annual Thanksgiving feast is a gourmet event with an extensive menu. Please visit the event web page for details, including the tentative menu, price (around $20), frequently asked questions, a press release, and more. We are expecting over 170 people.

Sunday, November 25 - 10 am - 10:50 am
St. Philip's Adult Education: Christian Response to War. Scripture, tradition, and reason discussions over 3 November Sundays. What does the Bible say about war? What is the "just war" theologian theory and what does it say about when and where it is right for Christians to go to war? Come to participate in these weekly discussions. The church is 2 blocks east of the Durham County courthouse in downtown Durham directly across from the health department about 4 blocks away from the public library and on the same grounds as the community kitchen and county homeless shelter. St. Philip's Episcopal Church parish hall, 403 E. Main St., Durham, 682-5708, Reverend Cathie Caimano, Associate Rector

Monday, November 26 - 4:00 pm-6:30 pm
Bioterrorism: Psychological and Social Aspects for Mental Health Professionals
Special presentation by Philip E. Veenhuis, MD, MPH, Medical Director, NC Division of MH/DD/SAS. One of the measures of success of a terrorist attack is the psychological effect on the whole target population. Come and learn what you can do to help your clients and colleagues prevent and manage the stress that the whole nation is feeling as we deal with the effects of terrorism. Dr. Philip Veenhuis will provide current information on biological agents used in bioterrorism, and will discuss how mental health professionals need to perform during a bioterrorist attack.
This is not in the Triangle (Greenville, NC) and is meant for mental health professionals, but we thought we would include this for possible interest due to the important angle of psychological aspects of the crisis. For more information or to register (free, but registration required), please email

Monday, November 26 - 5:00pm
UNC PROGRESS meeting for final details for planning this Thursday's teach-in.
UNC Chapel Hill campus, Room 222 of Hanes Art Center.

Monday, November 26 - 7:00pm
"Multimodal Adventure in Ecuador" Legendary Bay Area bicycle activist Jason Meggs will give a presentation of his recent multimodal adventures in Ecuador, including trepidations in oil country, riding on tops of buses, protests of an oil pipeline through Mindo (a center of plant and animal diversity), and an excursion to a car-free island. Ecuador has been a hot spot for indigenous uprisings in protest of both harmful globalization policies, and oil exploitation in the Amazon rain forest.
Internationalist Books, 405 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill; directions are available.

Monday, November 26 - 7:30 pm
Peace 1st (6th) planning meeting to continue to discuss activities, including the recent School of the Americas trip to Ft. Benning, Georgia, and networking among Triangle groups and individuals. Peace Covenant Church, 601 East Hwy 54, 1/2 mile east of Fayetteville St. on L, Durham (from route 40 exit 276 for Fayetteville Rd, turn toward Durham and almost immed. R onto 54; 1/2 mile on L). Light refreshments may be served. PeaceCovenant@mail.com.

Tuesday, November 27 - 7:00pm
The Future of American Civil Rights and Civil Liberties panel discussion and debate.
Panelists will be Deborah Ross (NC ACLU), Bill Marshall (former Deputy White House Counsel and Deputy Assist. to the President of the US), Gene Nichol (Dean, UNC School of Law), Rick Glazier (distinguished civil rights attorney), and Richard Bowser (constitutional law profesor and former editor of the Religious Freedom Reporter). They will discuss issues such as the war on terrorism, racial profiling, prayer in public schools, civil rights, and art vs. pornography. Sponsored by UNC's Phi Alpha Delta pre-law fraternity.
UNC Chapel Hill Law School Rotunda

Tuesday, November 27 - 7:00pm
Understanding Islam
Islam is a word that is seen in everyday media but very few seem to understand its definition. Why do Muslims bow down in prayer and what exactly are they bowing to? Is Islam a religion, a way of life or simply the act of wearing a veil or having a beard? "Islam" will be defined by a diverse panel of student and faculty speakers who will address a variety of topics, including faith, women and Islam, and contemporary issues. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by Parks Scholarship Program, Muslim Student Association, International Activities Council, and Student Union.
NCSU Talley Student Center Ballroom

Tuesday, November 27 - 7:30pm
Coalition to End the Cycle of Violence planning meeting.
UNC Chapel Hill campus, Room 203 of Alumni Hall.

Wednesday, November 28 - Noon
Dr. Chad Haines speaking on The Taliban, Jihad, and the Politics of Islam
Monthly "Lunch and Learn" meeting by United Nations Association. Holiday Inn 15/501 Bypass, Chapel Hill. Reservations: UNA-USA West Triangle Chapter, $15, to Dorothy Mahan, 590 Fearrington Post, Pittsboro, NC 27312, 919-542-7009, by November 22.

Wednesday, November 28 - 7:30pm
Undergraduate Colloquium on Social Theory and Cultural Diversity
Students from several courses and programs will present and discuss on diverse topics including examination of the practice of veiling among Islamic women, gay and lesbian responses to the events of September 11th, and an investigation into the unique identity of Chinese Catholics of mainland China. For more information, email UPCS.
UNC Chapel Hill Dey Hall, Toy Lounge.

Wednesday, November 28 - 8:00pm
Arik Ashcherman of Rabbis For Human Rights (RHR) speaking about RHR.
RHR is the only organization in Israel today concerned specifically with giving voice to the Jewish tradition of human rights. The group is involved in ecumenical dialogue and educational activities. In addition to dealing with violations of human rights of West Bank Palestinians and Israeli Arabs, RHR concerns itself with many issues, such as foreign workers, the Israeli health care system, the status of women, Ethiopian Jews, and an Israeli bill of rights. One of their current projects involves finding "adopting" families for the over 2000 Palestinian families who currently have demolition orders on their homes.
Freeman Center for Jewish Life, Duke University, 1415 Faber St (corner of Campus Dr and Swift Ave)

Wednesday, November 28 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Community forum on the history of armed conflict and the relationship between religion and politics in Afghanistan and the region. Professors from North Carolina State University, Dr. Akram Khater (History) and Dr. Afroz Taj (Foreign Languages and Literatures), with expertise in the politics, history and culture of the region, will speak and answer questions from the audience. This forum is the fourth in a series designed to let members of the public hear from and ask questions of experts in relation to emerging global current events. The series has included a family forum with leaders from our faith communities and a child psychologist, a public forum to answer questions immediately after the attack on September 11th, and a forum with international journalists focusing on the media's portrayal of the war around the world. Sponsored by Exploris and the Triangle South Asia Consortium.
Exploris Interactive Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., downtown Raleigh.

Thursday, November 29 - 7:00 pm
Teach-in "Enduring Freedoms: Civil and Immigrants' Rights since September 11"
Speakers: Deborah Ross, executive director of the NC chapter of the ACLU, addressing the USA Patriot Bill; Al McSurely, a civil rights lawyer active in NC; Alex Galloway, a visual artist and cultural critic working on technologies of surveillance; Deborah Weissman, a UNC Law School Professor and National Lawyers Guild, working on legal advocacy and civil rights; Derek Jennings, a columnist for the Independent; and Lewis Pitts, an attorney and program director with Legal Services of NC. Following the teach-in, small discussion groups will be held for those who wish to stay late and take part. Hanes Parking Lot (next to Memorial hall on Cameron Ave.) will be reserved after 5p for the teach-in; inform the lot attendant that you are attending the teach-in. There will also be some spots reserved in Swain Lot near the Hanes Art Center. Sponsored by UNC Progress (UNC Progressive Students, Faculty, and Staff); Women's International League for Peace and Freedom; UNC University Program in Cultural Studies; National Lawyers Guild; and The Program in Public Law, Duke University School of Law.
UNC Chapel Hill campus, Hanes Art Center Auditorium.

Thursday, November 29 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Green Building Seminar. How can we more efficiently use dwindling world resources? Three speakers will focus on environmentally efficient construction. Mark Marcoplos will discuss green building of new homes, including issues of site, passive and active solar heating, insulation, materials, and long-term saving of money. Bill Warren will discuss smaller modifications and simple lifestyle changes that people living in apartments or already constructed homes can carry out, such as the use of low-flow shower heads, sink aerators, and more efficient lightbulbs and appliances. Giles Blunden will address programs and policies by the government and private sector that are helping to promote energy and resource efficiency and green building, such as subsidies, consumer incentives, and "green mortgages").
Chapel Hill Town Hall Meeting Room

Friday, November 29 - 11:00am
Meeting of UNC Progressive Faculty Network. Normally meeting Fridays at noon, this time the meeting is off-campus at the Coffee Mill Roastery at 11am. This will be followed at noon by a meeting of UNC PROGRESS, the UNC progressive community. The Roastery is on Franklin St., a few doors down from the post office as you walk towards Columbia.

Saturday, December 1 - 6:00pm
Afghan Relief Dinner to raise funds to send to Afghanistan before winter sets in. Rania Masri, Professor and national Peace Action board member, will be speaking. The dinner cost is $20 ($50 for a family), and all proceeds will go to benefit the refugees. Sponsored by Duke University's Muslim Student Association, International Association, DIYA (South Asian Association), HIWAR, and DAWA (Duke Advocates for Women in Afghanistan). For more information, call 919-613-0476 or email.
Duke University Bryan Student Center, Von Canon Rooms A-C

Sunday, December 2 - 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Video showing. As a second followup activity to the Nov. 10 "A Dialogue for Peace and Justice", several videos will be shown, focusing on US foreign policy.
Home of Susan Olson in Southwest Durham; contact Dilip for directions (or to suggest any other videos that should be shown that would be relevant to peace and justice issues).

Sunday, December 2 - 3:00 pm
"Beyond the Headlines: Islam and the Middle East". Talk by author Samia Sergeldin. Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Dr (off East Franklin Street from Estes Drive). 919-968-2777.

Tuesday, December 4 - 7:00 p.m.
Professor Catherine Lutz speaking on her new book, Homefront: A Military City and the American 20th Century". In this book, Dr. Lutz uses a history of Fayetteville, NC (home of Fort Bragg, the largest U.S. Army base) to identify military preparedness as an invisible yet profound shaper of American life in the twentieth century. Without condemning the military, the book prompts new ways of thinking about the place of organized violence in America. The talk will be accompanied by slides by elin slavick. Catherine Lutz is professor of Anthropology at UNC Chapel Hill and is also the author of Unnatural Emotions and coauthor, with Jane L. Collins, of Reading National Geographic. elin slavick is professor of Art at UNC Chapel Hill and has created a corpus of drawings and projects against violence and war, including an ongoing series, "Places the United States has Bombed".
Internationalist Books, 405 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill, 919-942-1740; directions are available.

Tuesday, December 4 - 7:00 pm
Prayer Vigil for Peace in the Middle East
This interfaith prayer and reflection service is held on the 4th of each month. If your church would like to host this event, please email PeaceCovenant@mail.com.
Peace Covenant Church, 601 East Hwy 54, 1/2 mile east of Fayetteville St. on L, Durham (from route 40 exit 276 for Fayetteville Rd, turn toward Durham and almost immed. R onto 54; 1/2 mile on L).

Tuesday, December 4 - 7:30pm
Coalition to End the Cycle of Violence planning meeting.
UNC Chapel Hill campus, Room 203 of Alumni Building (near Johnston Center).

Wednesday, December 5
International Strike against the War called by Collective of Pupils and Students.
This group has contacts in 18 French towns, as well as in Algeria, Belgium, Brazil, Czech Republic, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, and USA. For more information, email nonalaguerrelille@altern.org.

Wednesday, December 5 - noon
The Human Cost of War and Blanket Drive for Afghan refugees.
Speakers will be Gail Phares, recipient of 2001 "Citizen Award" in last week's Independent and founder of Carolina Interfaith Taskforce on Central America (CITCA); Patrick O'Neill, founder of Catholic Work House (Wake County) and who has spent more than two years in federal prison for nonviolent civil disobedience in opposition to U.S. military actions; Rania Masri, Peace Action National Board member and author of Iraq Under Siege; and Rev. Buchanan, Exec. Director, Stop Hunger Now, an international organization based in Raleigh; also, a statement from the Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan (RAWA) will be read. If you can, bring a blanket to donate to Afghan refugees in dire need, and listen to some of the reasons why people worldwide oppose the current military campaigns there, as well as why many Americans oppose the curtailing of civil liberties resulting from the "USA-Patriot Act," including its threats to "academic freedom." Sponsored by NCSU's Amnesty International students; Campus Greens chapter, International Activities Committee; Muslim Students Association; Progressive Community; and Student Peace Action Network.
South end of NCSU's free expression tunnel

Thursday, December 6 - 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Jewish, Hindu, and Muslim Scripture and traditions in response to violence, including the non-violence of Gandhi. Speakers Imam Waheed, David Winer, and Dilip Barman.
First of a four-part non-violence seminar series, Where will the Prince of Peace be Born?, on the spirituality and practice of active non-violence (others to be held Dec. 13, Jan. 10, and Jan. 17). Sponsored by Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Religious Coalition for a Nonviolent Durham. For more information, call Maryann at 919-682-3449 x270.
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church gym, 810 W. Chapel Hill St, Durham; map and directions are available.

Friday, December 7 - 7:30 pm
The Independent Weekly Holiday Bash fundraiser for the American Friends Service Committee, a Quaker organization inclusive of people who are committed to social justice, peace, and humanitarian service. Tickets are $15 in advance, available online at www.indyweek.com or at 2810 Hillsborough Rd in Durham, or $20 at the door. Music by Combo Platter; 7:30-8:30 light hors d'oeuvres, 8:30 awards ceremony. Music by Combo Platter. Ages 21 years or older, please. For questions, please call 919-286-2619, ext.222.
Durham Armory, 220 Foster St (downtown)

Saturday, December 8 - 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
An Evening of Songs for Peace: A benefit concert for Afghan refugees
Performers are local singer-songwriters: Kim Buchanan, Kathleen Hannan, Tracy S. Feldman, Bett Padgett, Jamie Purnell, Liam Randall, John Saylor, Hal Schnee, and Greg Taylor. Price is on a sliding scale from $6 (or whatever you can afford) to $20.00 (or whatever you can afford); all proceeds from the door will be donated to CARE.
Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4907 Garrett Rd, Durham, (919)489-2575.

Saturday, December 8 - 8:00 pm
Durham Food Not Bombs benefit show
Bands include Insurrectionists (hip-hop from Durham), MBH (thrash, Durham), Petey Pablo (hip-hop from Greenville), Theoretical Genocide (hip-hop from Durham), and Dominant 7 (hip-hip from Charlotte).
Skylight Exchange, 405 1/2 Rosemary St. Chapel Hill, 919-933-5550

Sunday, December 9 - noon
Durham Anti-War Anarchist Gathering
CultureFix Collective, 902 Arnette Ave., Durham 919-680-3181. From the Durham Freeway, take Chapel Hill St. exit and turn R; pass the first light and several churches, then immediate L onto Arnette Ave. CultureFix is a bit over 2 blocks on the R.

Monday, December 10 - 7:30 pm
Peace 1st (7th) planning meeting to continue to discuss activities and networking among Triangle groups and individuals. Peace Covenant Church, 601 East Hwy 54, 1/2 mile east of Fayetteville St. on L, Durham (from route 40 exit 276 for Fayetteville Rd, turn toward Durham and almost immed. R onto 54; 1/2 mile on L). Light refreshments may be served. PeaceCovenant@mail.com.

Wednesday, December 12 - 7:30 pm
Advertising and the End of the World video and panel discussion
This acclaimed video, produced by Sut Jhally, founder of the Media Education Foundation and Professor of Communications at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, examines commercialism and popular culture and the media's influence on violence and gender. Jhally has produced a dozen films, including Tough Guise - Violence, the Media and the Crisis in Masculinity (with Jackson Katz), Killing Us Softly 3 - Advertising's Image of Women (with Jean Kilbourne), and Desire/Sex/Power in Music Video. The Media Education Foundation offers audio, video, and transcripts of alternative views regarding the September 11th atrocities and their aftermath. Join in the discussion that will follow and bring your favorite examples of best and worst media bits!
Presented by Balance and Accuracy in Journalism; for more information, please call Jerry at 919-542-2139 or Joe at 919-942-1694.
Community Church of Chapel Hill, 106 Purefoy Road (a map is available), 919-942-1694.

Thursday, December 13 - noon
Lunch discussion, The Taliban, Jihad, and the Politics of Islam
Dr. Haines is a research associate at UNC's University Center for International Studies and is associated with the Center for South Asia Studies at NCSU. An anthropologist who was living in Pakistan when the Taliban came ont he scene, he teaches and writes about Islam. Sponsored by the Wake County Chapter of the United Nations Association. Cost $8 (includes a box lunch); please call Jim Roush at 919-850-9696 for reservations and your lunch preferences.
Vaughn Room, Community United Church of Christ, 814 Dixie Trial (at corner of Wade Ave.); parking in church lots off either Wade or Dixie Trail.

Thursday, December 13 - noon
Religious Coalition for a Nonviolent Durham lunch and discussion. We'll talk about sending our message of Peace to our community and policy makers, have an update on Vigils Against Violence, discuss opportunities to reform the gun industry through litigation, and review the 2001 NC Legislative session. For more information, contact Marcia by email or phone, 919-489-3531.
Fellowship Hall of Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1306 Lincoln Street, Durham; directions are available.

Thursday, December 13 - 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Jesus' Life and Teachings of Non-Violence.
Second of a four-part non-violence seminar series, Where will the Prince of Peace be Born?, on the spirituality and practice of active non-violence (first held Dec. 6 and others to be held Jan. 10 and Jan. 17). Sponsored by Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Religious Coalition for a Nonviolent Durham. For more information, call Maryann at 919-682-3449 x270.
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church gym, 810 W. Chapel Hill St, Durham; map and directions are available.

Friday, December 14 - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Keeping our Eyes on the Prize: Working for Justice in a Changed World
Join friends of the Institute for Southern Studies and its journal, Southern Exposure for a community forum and reception to include refreshments and door prizes. Featured speakers are Cynthia Brown, candidate for US Senate and former Durham City Councilwoman; Rania Masri, Institute for Southern Studies program director and peace activist; Rosa Saavedra, Institute for Southern Studies program director and farmworker activist; Mab Segrest, writer, community activist, and Duke Visiting Professor in Women's Studies; and Ajamu Dillahunt, President, Raleigh Postal Workers Union, and national leader, Black Workers for Justice.  $5 donation requested; if you will be there, RSVP by email or phone, 919-419-8315, requested.
Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St, Durham. From I-40, take exit 279B for the Durham Expressway (route 147) North; exit 12A for Fayetteville St; L toward NCCU 1 1/2 blocks; the center will be on your L. From I-85, take exit 172 for route 147 south; exit at Mangum St./Roxboro St. and merge onto W. Morehead Ave; R onto Fayetteville St; the center will be on your R.

Saturday, December 15
Bill of Rights Parties - Raleigh and Chapel Hill.
Celebrate the birthday of the U.S. Constitution's Bill of Rights, hard-won by American Revolutionists over 200 years ago, now at a time when our civil liberties are under attack. There is no better way to recognize this Bill of Rights, in the spirit of the first American Revolution, than a party!
The Chapel Hill party will in the evening at 121 Kenan St. and will include a giant version of the Bill, poetry, music, and more.
The Raleigh party will be at 6p and go on till late. There will be three bands, starting at 9p, including Scuppernong and The Dents. Free food and beer. It will be held at the home of Josef Osterneck, 917 W. South St, 919-834-0021

Sunday, December 16 - 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Video showing. As a third followup activity to the Nov. 10 "A Dialogue for Peace and Justice", several videos will be shown, focusing on US foreign policy. Last time (Dec. 2), we saw some of the video from Understanding the Attack on America: an Alternative View, the first UNC teach-in about the events of Sept. 11, and much of an October M.I.T. talk by Noam Chomsky. We'll finish the Chomsky video then decide as a group which videos to see from a set we'll have or that you are welcome to bring.
Home of Susan Olson in Southwest Durham; contact Dilip for directions (or to suggest any other videos that should be shown that would be relevant to peace and justice issues).

Saturday, December 22
International Day of Protest Against the War. Announced November 10; as soon as I hear of local events, I'll post them.

Thursday, December 27 - 7:30 pm
Peace 1st (8th) planning meeting to continue to discuss activities and networking among Triangle groups and individuals. We are in the final stretch of working for the January 19 rally, and much work needs to be done. We have flags from 120 nations and need help in finding flags from remaining countries. We still have a ready supply of buttons, bumper stickers, stickers and t-shirts with our Peace Is Patriotic logo. Light refreshments may be served. Contact Phil at PeaceCovenant@mail.com.
Peace Covenant Church, 601 East Hwy 54, 1/2 mile east of Fayetteville St. on L, Durham (from route 40 exit 276 for Fayetteville Rd, turn toward Durham and almost immed. R onto 54; 1/2 mile on L).