Wednesday, October 04, 2006

Details on October 5th events planned throughout the State

October 5th is really taking off in North Carolina.  12 events are planned in the State (see list below) and only California has more planned!  Last week 50 events were planned nationwide, now up to 180.  There will be a protest at noon at UNC-Chapel Hill and it sounds like Orange and Wake County will be represented at the Durham protest. 
 
This is an announcement about the Chapel Hill protest at noon on the 5th:
 
> (Please post this to any and all websites,
> listservs, friends, etc.)
>
> Mass Demonstration - Thursday October 5th, 12 noon
> at the UNC- Chapel Hill
> Pit.
>
> Join UNC Chapel Hill Students for a Democratic
> Society, the Feminist Student
> Union, Student Action with Workers and many others
> for a national day of
> action against war and occupation. Stand up and
> speak out against the war in
> Iraq!
>
> For more information:
>
> Website: http://unc-sds.blogspot.com
> Email: unc.sds at gmail dot com

This is a list of the events planned in North Carolina, other than the ours in Durham, from the NC WCW coordinator:
>
>   Second: People all over the country are responding
> to the call for the Day of Mass Resistance in
> tremendous numbers. Last week there were 50 protests
> planned. After our USA Today ad hit the newstands,
> that number has TRIPLED to over 150. North Carolina
> is #2 in the country in terms of the number of
> protests, with 12 planned statewide, with only
> California having more.
>
>   Last: Here is the list of protests. Be at one. The
> only one that's not listed is Durham, and it should
> be on the website today at www.worldcantwait.org .
>
>   Asheboro, NC  2006-10-05 [edit]
> 4:00 pm until...
> Hwy 64 / Hwy 42 Intersection, BP station corner.
> Rain or Shine!!!
>
> Bring your signs and your outrage!
> Everyone is welcome - we are a diverse group, from
> all walks of life, from 18 to 78! Join us as we
> unite to achieve our common
> goal: DRIVE OUT THE BUSH REGIME!!!
>
> Email us for more information and to share your
> ideas.
>
>
> asheboronc at worldcantwait dot org
>
>   Asheville, NC  2006-10-05 [edit]
> 11:30am
> UNC-Asheville Quad
> The UNCA Socialist Unity League of Students for a
> Democratic Society is holding a Walk-Out of classes,
> a Rally on the Quad, and a March downtown to end the
> war in Iraq.
>
> You can check out our website at
> http://www.digital-10k.com/sul/ for more
> information, and to sign up on our announcements
> list.
> UNCA-SUL at googlegroups dot com
>
>   Chapel Hill, NC  2006-10-05 [edit]
> 12:00 noon
> UNC Chapel Hill in the pit
> unc.sds.gmail.com
>
>   Charlotte, NC  2006-10-05 [edit]
> 6:00 pm until at least 8:00 pm
> The Square, Trade St & Tryon St
> Join us for a rally at The Square in the center of
> uptown Charlotte. Guest speakers and music. See
> http://www.CharlotteAction.org or call (704)
> 492-8527 for updates and more details.
> bringthemonhome at yahoo dot com
>
>   Greensboro, NC  2006-10-05 [edit]
> 6:00 pm
> Corner of Market and Eugene St. downtown
> We will have a permitted march downtown that steps
> off at 6:30pm. Gather at the corner of Market and
> Eugene in the grassy area in front of the
> courthouse. There will be a short rally followed by
> a LOUD but peaceful march through the streets of
> downtown!
>
> We have to show the world that people in Greensboro
> and NC are NOT going along with the Bush regime's
> fascistic program of war, repression, torture,
> spying, bigotry and division! Spread the
> word...unleash the people from "politics as
> usual"...
>
> http://www.geocities.com/nccantwait
> phone: (336) 574-9088
> ncworldcantwait at yahoo dot com
>
>   Greenville, NC  2006-10-05 [edit]
> email for info
> was on greenville blvd
> We didnt get any support so if you want to come with
> us to greesboro then just email me
>
> antiflag33087 at yahoo dot com
>
>   Hickory, Newton, Maiden, Conover, Mountain View,
> Claremont, NC  2006-10-05 [edit]
> 1:00pm-6:30pm
> Barnes and Noble bookstore on Hwy 70 & Startown Rd
> From the "40" exit 126 and head south. On the corner
> of Startown and Hwy 70. If you are unhappy with our
> current situation or would like to see a change
> please come out and show your support. Our goal is
> for 1000 people to show up. If you can't show up at
> 1:00 ... we will be there until 5:00pm. One day of
> work/school will not hurt you... and you will be a
> part of something great!!! If anyone can help us
> organize it would be appreciated.
> nollsgame at gmail dot com
>
>   North Wilkesboro, NC  2006-10-05 [edit]
> 12 o'clock
> Main Street
> We meet on main street, at melodie square and march
> down mainstreet all the way up to Wal-Mart.
> danielhirtler at gmx dot at
>
>   Swananoa, NC  2006-10-05 [edit]
> During the day
> Outside of Gladfelter
> On the sunderland lawn we will be holding time for
> silence, reflection, and a place to be during the
> walkout. Students may walk out at any time during
> the day. The night before we are going to chalk up
> the campus with poems for peace, stories of war, and
> crimes of the Bush Administration.
> socialjustice at warren-wilson dot edu
>
>   UNCG campus, NC  2006-10-05 [edit]
> all day
> all over campus
> 11:05am---Walkout; students that have an 11am class
> are encouraged to go to their class, announce the
> plans for the day, then leave class, inviting
> everyone else (professors included!) to join them.
> We will convene at the Atrium fountain around 11:15
> and begin a day that will hopefully swing this
> apathetic campus back into action!
>
> 11:30am---Staged Bush Crimes, various places around
> campus
>
> 3:30pm---"Happening of Mass Resistance", EUC front
> lawn
>
> 5:00pm---Rush Hour March to Downtown. Assemble at
> Atrium fountain. We'll march from there to downtown
> to join in the Downtown Greensboro march that starts
> at 6.
> lauren_wcw at yahoo dot com
>
>   wilmington, NC  2006-10-05 [edit]
> 12:00 p.m.
> Federal Courthouse Downtown
> We are following our fellow brethren on Oct. 5th to
> end the Bush regime and walk out of school, take off
> of work and meet in downtown Wilmington, NC at the
> Federal Courthouse on Front and Market street at 12
> P.M. to make a statement to our government NO! THIS
> REGIME DOES NOT REPRESENT US! AND WE WILL DRIVE IT
> OUT!
>
> PROTEST THE STREETS OF WILMINGTON IN A PEACEFUL
> DEMONSTRATION
> ocgraysurf at yahoo dot com

>
> NEW LOCAL WEBSITE!
> http://www.geocities.com/nccantwait NC Chapter, The
> World Can't Wait!
> NC events, announcements, and activist
> calendar...check it out today!
>
> http://www.worldcantwait.org  The World Can't
> Wait--Drive Out the Bush Regime!
> National website--check frequently for news,
> updates, downloadable organizing materials and
> more...an invaluable resource!

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