6th Anniversary Memorial for Rachel Corrie Courthouse Square Prescott March 16
Noon - 2PM
A silent vigil in memory of Rachel Corrie, with posters and pictures of Rachel
and Gaza and
handout of Rachel cards.Email George
for more details.
California
Memorial Fence Display Berkeley Connie Tylerwill put pictures and quotes from Rachel Corrie
and the Israel/Palestine section of her own book on her fence.Sponsored by Deep Hum Productions.
Solidarity with Tristan Anderson Israeli Consulate--San Francisco 456 Montgomery Street 4 PM - 7 PM Tristan Anderson is currently in critical condition after being hit in
the head with a high velocity tear gas grenade fired by the IDF into a
West Bank crowd. Please join us in showing Israel that their
actions will not go unanswered. Come show your love of Tristan, and
your hope for his speedy recovery. For more information, click here, or click here for a listing of more events in solidarity with Tristan.
Colorado
Justice for Palestine Corner of 11th and Speer Blvd. Denver 4 PM - 5:30 PM You are invited to stand with a
sign saying Justice for Palestine and the addendum--Thank you Rachel
Corrie. For more information email kinsey_65@msn.com.
Florida
Solidarity Protest for Tristan Anderson Israeli Consulate (New World Tower) 100 North Biscayne Blvd Miami 1 PM - 4 PM Tristan and Rachel are only two of thousands injured and killed while
non-violently protesting the aggression of the Israeli state. Please
join us to honor their efforts and the bravery of the Palestinian
people who continue to struggle for justice and peace. Bring signs, street theater, and supporters! For more information, click here.
Georgia
Remembering Rachel,
Remembering the Children Druid Hills United MethodistChurch 1200 Ponce de Leon Ave Atlanta March 16 7 PM March 16th, 2009 marks the sixth anniversary of
the death of Rachel Corrie. Because of her love for the people of Gaza, especially the
children, we are dedicating her anniversary to raising much-needed funds for
humanitarian relief for the Gazan children, devastated by the massacre in
January. $10 donation requested. All proceeds will go to Middle East Children's
Alliance. A
short program will follow dinner, RSVP by clicking
here.
Illinois
Rachel Corrie Remembrance
Water Tower Park 830 N Michigan Ave
Chicago March 15
Noon – 1PM
Jewish Voice for Peace- Chicago and the Chicago Chapter of the International
Solidarity Committee sponsor a Vigil at Water Tower Park.Email Burton
for more information.
Missouri
Rachel Corrie Memorial Event All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church 4501 Walnut Street Cincinnati March 16 7 PM To remember Rachel's profound work and sacrifice, Citizens for Justice
in the Middle East is hosting an event to honor her life and countless
Palestinian lives. Joe Carr is a KC native, activist, and performance
artist who worked with Rachel in the International Solidarity Movement
and witnessed her murder. Joe will share stories, pictures, music and
poetry about her work in Gaza followed by a candlelight ceremony. Write
Joe at joecarr@riseup.net for more information. More info: http://www.cjme.org
Ohio
Remember and Educate! Corner of Clifton Avenue and Martin Luther King Cincinnati March 16 5 PM-6:30 PM We will gather peacefully on the corner of Clifton Avenue and Martin Luther King to educate people (pedestrians and drivers) about Rachel Corrie and her horrific death on this day in 2003. We will hand out literature. Sponsored by Cincinnati for Justice in Palestine. Email cintifada@hotmail.com for more information.
New York
An Evening in Memory of Rachel Corrie & The People of Gaza Brecht Forum 451 West Street (Between Bank & Bethune Streets) Manhattan March 16 8 PM Theaters Against War and Rachel's Words invite you to the first New
York reading of Seven Jewish Children, a new play by Caryl Churchill
written as a response to the situation in Gaza in January 2009. The
evening will also include readings from Rachel Corrie's writings and
video from Gaza (January 2009).The evening is free of charge - a
collection for Medical Aid for Palestinians (www.map-uk.org) will be taken up at the end of the evening. Email sallyeb@earthlink.net for more information.
Oregon
Mourning Tent OSU campus - On the Quad, MU Bldg Corvallis March 16 11AM – 3PM Suggested by traditional Palestinian ceremonies, the Mourning Tent will
remember and protest 1300 Gazans killed in the recent Israeli military assault. Also included will be a memorial for Rachel Corrie.Sponsored by Corvallis-Albany Friends of
Middle East Peace, email
Valori for more information
Washington State
Remembering Rachel
Corrie- Her life and work for peace and justice The Olympia Center 222 Columbia St NW,
Rooms-101 and 102 Olympia March 16th 6 PM Six years
after Rachel’s death her story continues to resonate with people throughout the
world.Rachel was born and raised here
in Olympia, creating a unique and special
relationship to Rachel, her work and to Palestine.Sponsored by The Rachel Corrie
Foundation for Peace and Justice
Wisconsin
Church Announcements First Universalist Unitarian Church 504 Grant Street Wausau March 15 10:30 AM I will, during announcements at our church service, remind people of the reason for Rachel Corrie Remembrance Day. Posters will be on display and handouts available. Call (715) 842-3697 for more information about services.
Click here to submit a Rachel Corrie Remembrance Day activity.