Chatham Peace Initiative -a community gathering for peace . . . We are residents of Columbia County, NY, who first came together in the fall of 2002 to vigil in protest of the looming war in Iraq. We are deeply committed to peace and social justice and to the plight of detained immigrants.

Write the webmaster info@chathampeace.org if you want to get on our email list of upcoming events and actions.

Buses to Washington for January 27, 2007 March:Pittsfield area Meet at Berkshire Community College, stop near routes 22/295 contact Jamie Cooney 413-997-2108 $55 round trip. 15 seats, left 1st come first served. Click for Albany area bus information. A SECOND BUS IS BEING SHARED BETWEEN GIRO (BCC) AND ALBANY. UNLESS THERE ARE ENOUGH FOR THE SECOND BUS, IT WILL HAVE TO BE CANCELLED. PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE.

On Janurary 27 from 12 noon to 1pm on the Chatham Village there will be a demonstration in solidarity with the march in Washingon for an immediately withdrawal of all troops. Bring signs.

Call Congressional Switch Board free 1- 800-828-0498 and ask for your congresswoman/man or senator to oppose the escalation in Iraq.

The Peace Wreath in Chatham at dusk before the Village took it down.