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In honor of the 60th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima, we will undertake a 300-mile pilgrimage starting with a rally at the Savannah River Site at 10:00 on July 16, the date of the first nuclear test, and ending with a demonstration at the Oak Ridge Site on August 6, the date of the first use of nuclear weapons against humans. Groups worldwide will be planning similar pilgrimages, rallies, and demonstrations, so contact Sister Denise at 404-627-8948 to find out about a related event near you. The Oak Ridge Environmental Peace Alliance at 865-483-8202 can give you more information about the demonstration. The rally at the Savannah River Site is sponsored by the Carolina Peace Resource Center and Aiken Peace. There will be a meeting at the main branch of the Charleston public library at 68 Calhoun Street on July 7 at 7:00 in Meeting Room B to organize participation and support from the Charleston propeace community.

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Peace Walk

Submitted by Susan Livingston on July 8, 2005 - 3:32pm.
At the meeting last night, Carol Dotterer of Charleston Peace gave further information about the program (below) for the SRS rally and Peace Pilgrimage. Anyone from the Charleston area who is interested in joining her for the weekend should contact Carol to coordinate rides. Anyone interested in participating in the rally at SRS, walking a mile or two, and then returning to Charleston should contact Susan Livingston of SC DoP Campaign, Charleston. If you wish to support the activity but cannot make the trip, please consider hosting a sign-making party. Contact Susan for help with planning and publicity.
    SATURDAY, JULY 16th
    • 10:00a.m. - Opening Ceremony & Prayers - Jackson, SC, SRS Free Speech Zone, SC125 to SRS entrance
    • 11:00a.m. - Peacewalk Begins - One step or nine miles; support vehicles will follow
    • 5:00p.m.- Potluck-style Dinner
    • 7:00p.m. - Panel Discussion - Aiken UU Church, 115 Gregg Avenue
    SUNDAY, JULY 17th
    • 9:00a.m. - Second Leg - One step or 13 miles; New Ellenton to Aiken
    • 1:30p.m. - Gather H. Odell Weeks - Parking lot, Whiskey Road between Pine Log and Price Avenue, Aiken
    • about 2:00p.m. - Join the Peacewalk - One step or three miles to downtown Aiken
    • 4:30p.m. - Talk: Peace Pilgrimages - Aiken UU Church, 115 Gregg Avenue
Further information about the rally and pilgrimage is available from Dave of Aiken Peace or Tim of the Carolina Peace Resource Center. Let's make sure Charleston is well represented at this significant anniversary activity! (Don't forget to bring sunscreen, water, and cameras!)
    "Blue in a Red State"