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We believe that conflict doesn't have to result in violence or war at home or abroad. All action begins at the local level and activism begins with education. Join us at one of our monthly Zoom events; view a topical film or listen to engaging activists, educators and social justice advocates working to reduce militarism at home and abroad. Lively Q & A follows.

The new place and time for our weekly Saturday vigils is near Hillsdale Shopping Center, El Camino Real near 31st Avenue, San Mateo, 1 PM- 2:30 PM.

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Sunday, July 27: Craig Wiesner--The "Accidental Activist" From New York Housing Projects to Reach and Teach in San Carlos

Craig Wiesner is a columnist for the San Mateo Daily Journal and a co-owner, with husband Derek Kikuchi, of the San Carlos fair-trade, green lifestyle and educational-product emporium Reach and Teach. He is also a driving force behind the efforts of the political activist organization Indivisible in and around the mid-Peninsula.

On Sunday, July 27 at 7 PM, as part of the program for Peace Action of San Mateo County’s general membership and (brief) election meeting, Craig will share his journey from being an abused child living in Rockaway, NY, to serving in the United States Air Force, to a career in technology education during which he met Derrick.

While both of them got busy working for peace, social justice and the planet in their spare time, they also went on to launch a business which would merge vocation and passion. Reach and Teach opened its doors on 25th Avenue in San Mateo in the mid-2000s, and a few years ago move to a larger location in San Carlos.

On July 27, Craig will talk about how his path through life shaped his activism and his dedication to making change, as a volunteer and as an entrepreneur.

The meeting will take place on the Zoom platform; here is the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3289220486?omn=87639879522.

Craig Wiesner is a graduate of the University of San Francisco. He is a decorated USAF veteran who served as a linguist, intelligence analyst, instructor, and instructional designer at the Defense Language Institute. Craig later applied his expertise in education to the emerging computer networking industry, leading education departments for pioneering Silicon Valley companies. After life-changing experiences in El Salvador and Afghanistan, Craig and Derrick – the first same-gender couple to be married at First Presbyterian Church Palo Alto – launched Reach and Teach, dedicated to transforming the world through teachable moments and sustainable products.
Craig has been deeply involved in social and economic justice issues and the peace movement for the last 30 years. He was a founding member of Multifaith Voices for Peace and Justice, a Bay Area interfaith peace organization, and he and most recently served for 10 years on the San Mateo County LGBTQ Commission. Craig’s opinion writing has appeared in such media forums as KQED Perspectives, the San Francisco Chronicle, the San Mateo Daily Journal (where his column appears every other Monday), CommonDreams.org, and the Christian Science Monitor.

We look forward to seeing you on July 27 for some important insights from this local activist.

Trigger Alert: Physical/Sexual abuse will be mentioned.

Bob Sanders' Ride for Gaza Hits a Snag

Bob Sanders, a 70-year-old activist, member of New Hampshire Peace Action and the founder of Not In My Name, NH, a group of Jewish Americans opposed to Israel's violence against Palestinians, left San Francisco on a cross-country bicycle ride for peace on May 30.

Bob's Ride Against War on Gaza (RAW GAZA) hit an unfortunate snag in Haley, ID when he was hit by a car, knocking both Bob and his bike to the ground. The driver stopped and their insurance will help with repairs – and the bike and Bob are both mending.

A concussion he sustained has led Bob to suspend his ride until sometime in July. For more details you can check the web page for the ride or go to his Facebook page.

We’re wishing Bob a speedy recovery and a return to the road ASAP!