Click here to see a listing and details of recurring vigils across the state.
APPLETON
Sat Aug 23, 11 am – 12 noon — Fox Valley Advocates for Peace Weekly Peace Vigil. Meets at Houdini Plaza, one block north on College and Appleton St across from the Children’s Museum and City Hall. We meet each Saturday morning to support the rights of Palestinians to life, self-determination and the protection of their homeland. We call for the withdrawal of IDF troops from Gaza and a cessation of military aid for Israel. Because we pledge to be transparent and accountable, we do not allow the wearing of masks. We are not pro-Hamas and we guard against antisemitism. This event is hosted by the Fox Valley Advocates for Peace. kent1952@live.com
GREEN BAY
Sun Aug 24, 1:30 pm — “A Bridge is Stronger than a Wall.” Interfaith Prayer Service in Support of Migrants, Refugees and Asylum Seekers. At St. James Bandshell, 801 S. Madison St. – Event sent to WNPJ by Amanda Ali, Digital Organizer at WISDOM aali@wisdomwisconsin.org. See the flyer above for details and an alternative venue in case of rain.
JANESVILLE
Wed Aug 20, 4:30 – 5 pm — Weekly Stand for Justice and Peace. Meet in front of Rep Steil’s office at 20 S. Main Street. Contact: Norm Aulabaugh nra@ticon.net
Fri Aug 22, 4:30 – 5 pm — Weekly Stand for Justice and Peace. Meet in in front of the main post office at 1818 Milton Avenue. Contact: Norm Aulabaugh nra@ticon.net
LA CROSSE
Thurs Aug 21, 12 noon – 12:30 pm — Weekly Women in Black Peace Vigil. Meet at Main St & 4th Street South. Details at the Vigils list. Contact dbuffton@yahoo.com
MADISON
Tues Aug 19, 11:30 am to noon — Weekly Vigil for Peace with the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa. At the corner of Monroe St and Edgewood Ave. near Edgewood High School. Details at the Vigils list. . opjustice@sinsinawa.org
Thurs Aug 21, 4:30 – 5:30 pm — Vigil for Palestine & Beyond. Stand at the northeast corner of Williamson & Blair Streets. Cry, “No, Not In Our Name! No War! No Genocide!”
Thursday afternoons in August. Join in resistance, sorrow, and solidarity as we continue to acknowledge Palestinian suffering and the suffering of so many at the hands of what MLK called “the giant triplets of racism, extreme materialism and militarism” that drive the U.S. resulting in both complicity and responsibility for unspeakable dangers and suffering.
“Democracy-destroying forces thrive off militarism. We have to resist both.” – Norman Solomon
Bring a sign (or just yourself, we’ll have signs available), your rage, your broken heart and your determination to not be silent. Invite a friend or family member to join. Come for the whole time or for whatever time you are available. warabolition@gmail.com
Fri Aug 22, 12 noon – 1 pm — Madison Weekly Vigil in support of Palestine. Meets near the entrance to the Memorial Library across from the Catholic student center. Signs not provided. Contact joel.garb@gmail.com (check with organizers on this holiday)
Sat Aug 23, 6 – 9 pm — Building Unity Gathering (BUG). James Reeb U.U. 2146 E. Johnson St
One of the first steps towards creating a more united movement for peace, sustainability, justice, and a real participatory democracy, is to create and support regular family friendly, inclusive gatherings. By bringing people together in a regularly scheduled way we help to create a culture of mutual aid, activism, and solidarity.
At these gatherings, groups and individuals can find each other, share information, get to know each other, and explore the possibilities of united action.
Currently, efforts to get regular BUGs are only happening in Madison. With your help, these gatherings could pop up all over Wisconsin. All we need is a place to gather where we can share food and fellowship. If you would like to support the creation of a BUG in your community or elsewhere in Wisconsin, please call Building Unity at 608-630-3633. At the August 23rd Madison BUG, we will explore the possibilities of making these gatherings a monthly event. Please come if you can.
BuildingUnityWi@gmail.com
Sun Aug 24, 2 – 4 pm — Re-imagining Resistance Madison! Join Pat Calchina and others at Java Cat, 4221 Lien Rd. as they gather for poetry, music, speakers and conversation. “We need each other now more than ever and we believe that together we can create a better vision for the future. Let’s get together and have some fun while we share ideas and build community.”
patforpeace70@gmail.com
MILWAUKEE
Thurs Aug 21, 12 noon – 1 pm — Anti-ROTC Vigil. At Marquette University Library, 1250 W. Wisconsin Ave. No Christian school should be teaching killing, rather than loving the enemy. Close it! Vigil supported by Casa Maria Catholic Worker House in Milwaukee. don2roberta@yahoo.com
Sat, Aug 23, 11 – 11:30 am — Vigil to stop solitary confinement at Detention Center, 9th & Highland. Vigil supported by Casa Maria Catholic Worker House in Milwaukee.
don2roberta@yahoo.com
Sat Aug 23, 12 noon – 1 pm — Peace Action WI Weekly STAND for PEACE: Silver Spring/Santa Monica. Each Saturday, a different location. Details at the Vigils list. info@peaceactionwi.org
RACINE
Sat Aug 23, 12:30 – 1:30 pm — Weekly Stand for Peace. Meet at the NW corner of Highways 31 and 20. Park in the SW corner of the Kohl’s parking lot near the AT&T store. Supported by the Racine Coalition for Peace and Justice. Details at the Vigils list. Contact https://racinepeace.wordpress.com
SUPERIOR
Sun Aug 24, 12 noon – 12:30pm — Women in Black weekly silent vigil. Meet at Center City Park on the Corner of Tower and Belknap. Details at the Vigils list. Contact Christine christineolson3@gmail.com
VIROQUA
Sat Aug 23, 11 am – 12 noon — Driftless Palestinian Solidarity Weekly Vigil. Meet at Decker and Main. Details at the Vigils list. Contact driftless.solidarity@gmail.com.
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