Looking for things to do in August? (xpost from GD)

[unhappycamper]

www.kportprotest.org

From an email:

************ ********* * SAVE THE DATE * AUGUST 25Th******** ********* ********* **

You are invited to attend a ANTI-WAR RALLY and PROTEST MARCH in Kennebunkport, Maine on August 25. Peace Activist Cindy Sheehan will be joining us and setting up a CAMP CASEY for 10 days. President Bush is expected to be vacationing at the family estate during this time.

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The theme of the event is called STOP the WAR ** START A REVOLUTION . The speakers will be talking about systemic change that needs to happen to break the cycle of endless war. We will also be having a number of wonderful musicians including VFP member Pat Scanlon and his band.

This is the second event of its kind in Kennebunkport. Last year with only a few days notice we drew a tri-state crowd of about 700 protesters. The protest was covered by the NY Times, Washington Post, Boston Globe, LeMonde(Paris) and other media outlets all over the world. This year we hope to draw thousands of people of conscience to let Bush know that "From Crawford to Kennebunkport we will him him accountable for this illegal and immoral war and occupation!"

PLEASE TURN OUT FOR THIS and show the world where we stand!

In May, the organizers will be assigning a "hospitality coordinator" to assist Veterans with finding accommodations( for people traveling from outside of Maine) . We are offering FREE CAMPING and some rooms in homes on a first come first serve basis.

PLEASE check out our web site for periodic updates of our program and and travel info. Please email your friends and VFP members and start organizing for this exciting event. The weather in Maine during August is beautiful and so are the people! The Lobster Republic Welcomes You!

Peace out.
uhc

[Mnemosyne]

1. K and R, to keep it out there! n/t

[liberalnurse]

2. This a great idea....

I'm calling a few friends to see if they want to go along with me. I'm definitely attending this one.

[unhappycamper]

3. Excellent.

I'll be hanging out with the vets; stop by and say hello.

[liberalnurse]

4. I will.

I'm hoping they post the travel information soon. I have never been there and hope we can get descent housing. Do you know when Cindy and company will initiate the 2 weeks? Is it that weekend?

Is this site close to our activities?

Check the location tab....
Let me know please.:)

http://www.beachhseinn.com/

or

http://www.captainlord.com/

[unhappycamper]

5. Kennebunkport is a very small town.

Both of those places should be in easy walking distance. BTW, look for this banner:

[liberalnurse]

6. I'm getting all excited about this.

I want to do vacation-like activity along with the Protest. Maybe a bunch of us can go out on a whale watch. I've only been on one out of Provincetown, Mass. several years ago. Simply "therapeutic".

[liberalnurse]

7. What is going to happen with this Event

now that Cindy has retired? I am assuming she will not be there.