[dc-zaps] Mother's Day Events with CODEPINK

We thought you'd be interested in these upcoming events sponsored by CODEPINK:

WOMEN ROCK MOTHERS DAY

"Arise then...women of this day! Arise, all women who have hearts!"
-Julia Ward Howe's Original Mother's Day Call

This Mother's Day is our fourth while at war; join CODEPINK in making sure it's our last! Julia Ward Howe created her original Mother's Day Proclamation to call for an end to the Civil War. Join CODEPINK, Gloria Steinem, Cindy Sheehan, Ann Wright, Annie Nelson (wife of Willie), and many other amazing women for actions the week of Mother's Day to tell the Congress and the President that Women Say NO to War!

We have 5 days of actions planned, some highlights include:

Thursday, May 10: Pre-Mother's Day Celebration and CODEPINK fundraiser.
Celebrate the life of Jeannette Rankin, 1st female member of Congress, experience a not-so-silent auction and dance the night away with our Special Guests!
Time: 8:30-10:30 pm
Location: Busboys and Poets, 14th and V NW
Click here to buy tickets

Sunday, May 13: Mother's Day Peace Festival with Gloria Steinem and Patch Adams!
Kids Peace March and Festival at the White House! Join us for a wonderful fair in Lafayette Park with speakers, music, arts and crafts and perhaps even imPEACHment pies! Let the President, Congress and the media know that our kids want peace too.
Bring your mom, bring your kids and celebrate peace!
Time: 2-5 pm
Location: Lafayette Park, 16th and H NW.

View the full schedule of events.

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