Elliot Adams, Veterans For peace (VFP) member from New York State and past president of VFP’s National Board, this summer lived 80 days on 300 calories/pay in solidarity with the Guantanamo Bay Detainees and Pelican Bay Prisoner Hunger Strikers. He ended his fast at a mosque in Albany, New York by partaking in a meal with mosque members at sundown during Ramadan. Now on a West Coast speaking tour intent on swelling the social movement “Close Gitmo!” Adams makes a strong case from multiple perspectives, shifting the discussion from the evils of Guantanamo to why we will all be better off when it is closed.
In the 1960s, Elliott Adams volunteered for the Army and served as a paratrooper in the infantry in Viet Nam, Japan, Korea, and Alaska. Over time, Elliott transformed into a nonviolent warrior, applying himself to building movements focused on creating justice and ending our war culture. Elliott has been arrested repeatedly for the cause of peace. He has also served his community in a variety of capacities, including president of the school board, mayor of his village and president of the rotary club.
More info: www.vfpchapter 72.org, www. closegitmo.net
For updates to the schedule visit, www. closegitmo.net
| Fri Nov 1, 2013 | 10:30 - 10:45pm | Phone Interview | KPFA Pacifica Radio Interview | |
| Fri Nov 1, 2013 | 5 - 7pm | Seattle, WA: Guatanamo – A National Security Risk - Veteran Elliott Adams | University Temple United Methodist Church, 1415 NE 43rd St, Seattle WA 98105 | for more information contact: Sherri 415-250-7986 or Dan dhgilman@outlook.com |
| Sat Nov 2, 2013 | 5 - 6am | Radio Interview |
KEXP 90.3 Interview with Elliott Adams: Mind Over Matters Program with Mike McCormick |
Radio url: http://kexp.org/programs/MindOverMatters |
| Sat Nov 2, 2013 | 5 - 6pm | Seattle, WA: M.A.P. - Movement Action Plan - Veteran Elliott Adams | Seattle Catholic Worker; 12914 74th Avenue South, Seattle WA 98178 |
for more information contact: Dinah 206-397-3274 |
| Sun Nov 3, 2013 | 3:15 - 5pm | Bellingham, WA: FREE Workshop! Affinity Groups & Quick Decision Making | Community Coop Connections Building 1220 North Forest Street Bellingham, WA |
for more information contact: Sherri Maurin 415-250-7986 |
| Tue Nov 5, 2013 | 5 - 7pm | Olympia, WA: Guantanamo – A National Security Risk - Veteran Elliott Adams | Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 2300 East End St. NW, Olympia, WA | for more information contact: Sherri 415-250-7986 or email Dennis Mills @ mills.dennis@comcast.net |
| Wed Nov 6, 2013 | 4:30 - 6:30pm |
Portland, OR: M.A.P. - Movement Action Plan - Veteran Elliott Adams |
18th Avenue Peace House; 2116 NE 18th Avenue, Portland OR |
for more information contact: Sherri 415-250-7986 or email Becky becky.pdx@gmail.com |
| Thu Nov 7, 2013 | 5 - 7pm | Olympia, WA: Guantanamo – A National Security Risk - Veteran ElliottAdams | Eliot Chapel, First Unitarian Church, 1011 SW 12th Ave., Portland |
for more information contact: Sherri 415-250-7986 or email Becky becky.pdx@gmail.com |
| Fri Nov 8, 2013 | 5 - 7pm | San Jose, CA: Guantanamo – A National Security Risk - Veteran ElliottAdams | San Jose Peace and Justice Ctr, 48 South 7th St; San Jose, 95112 |
for more information contact: Sheri 415-250-7986 or email Phil @ paz@vfp101.org |
| Sat Nov 9, 2013 | 12 - 2:30pm | Seaside, CA: Guantanamo – A National Security Risk - Veteran Elliott | Peace Resource Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA |
for more information contact: Jack Erickson: 650-483-1897 |
| Mon Nov 11, 2013 | 9am - 12pm | Santa Monica, CA: Armistice Day - The Forgotten Day of Peace | LOS ANGELES VFP - AW: Santa Monica Pier |
for more information contact: Kathleen Hernandez: 310-339-1770 |
| Wed Nov 13, 2013 | 5 - 7:30pm | Malibu, CA: Guantanamo – A National Security Risk - Veteran ElliottAdams |
Malibu Methodist Church: Malibu Methodist Church 30128 Morning View DrMalibu, CA 90265 |
for more information contact: Kathleen Hernandez 310-339-1770 |
| Thu Nov 14, 2013 | 8 - 10:30am |
Long Beach, CA: Guantanamo – A National Security Risk - Veteran Elliott Adams |
CAL State Long Beach: CSULB, 1250 Bellflower Boulevard Long Beach, CA 90840 |
for more information contact: Maura 708-262-9063 or Kathleen 310-339-1770 |
| Fri Nov 15, 2013 | 3:30am - 8:30pm |
Palm Springs CA Special Peace Training-Learn How To Write A Mobilization Action Plan With Former VFP National President Elliott Adams |
Crystal Fantasy, 268 N. Palm Canyon Drive,Palm Springs CA. |
Tom Swann at (760) 324-5670 |
| Fri Nov 22, 2013 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm |
Taos, NM Close Guantanamo! |
Alcalde Room at Taos Convention Center, located at 120 Civic Plaza Drive, Taos, NM |
Email or call Carrie Leven at (575) 586-1480 |