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Monterey Peace and Justice Center
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Inspiring and mobilizing for peace, justice nonviolence, democracy, and a healthy planet through education, advocacy, and direct action.
The public is invited to a festive Holiday Bazaar and Open House at the Monterey Peace and Justice Center in Seaside. Enjoy holiday cheer, live music, and refreshments. Browse tables for unique gift items for purchase.

Please let us know when you'll join us. tinyurl.com/MPJC-2025-Holiday-Bazaar/
November 24, 2025 at 5:32 AM
👉🏼 Contact elected officials: HANDS OFF VENEZUELA 🛑 www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member Urge your U.S. representatives and senators to support policies that promote a peaceful, democratic transition in Venezuela and increase humanitarian assistance for Venezuelan refugees in the region.
November 4, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Historic Nationwide Nonviolent MASS RALLY, Sat, Oct 18. Find a "No Kings" action near you! 🚫👑
📢Monterey www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/839891
📢Salinas www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/842277
📢Watsonville www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/844578
📢Santa Cruz www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/847022
October 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
‪Workers Over Billionaires, local nonviolent Labor Day National Solidarity Rallies, Mon, Sept 1, 2025
Salinas 12-2 pm: www.mobilize.us/mayday/event/823963
Watsonville 2-4 pm: www.mobilize.us/mayday/event/827935
Monterey 2-5 pm: www.mobilize.us/mayday/event/821403

#SolidaritySeptember #MayDayStrong
August 27, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Noon to 2 pm, S. Main and Blanco Rd in SALINAS. National day of action to channel our collective anger into powerful, nonviolent action. Don't forget your donation of non-perishable food for All In Monterey County!

events.pol-rev.com/events/b36b4...

#RageAgainstTheRegime #Salinas #DayOfAction
July 29, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Free film - Enduring Democracy: The Monterey Petition. Friday, July 25, 6-8 pm, at the Monterey Peace and Justice Center, Seaside. lnkd.in/g4FD4Qxs

The inspiring story of Monterey citizens who stood up to racism post-WWII, welcoming their Japanese American neighbors home from the internment camps.
July 22, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Wednesday, June 11, 6 pm, Nonviolent Rally to Condemn the Use of Military Force against U.S. Civilians at Window on the Bay, 717 Del Monte Ave, Monterey, CA. Bring signs or just yourself! Resist!
June 10, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Free Workshop Friday, May 23, 2025, 5-6:30 pm at the Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd. in Seaside. Learn the principles of nonviolent direct action.
May 16, 2025 at 7:50 PM
JUSTICE FLICKS 🎥🎞️ Friday Film Series at the Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd in Seaside. 6-8 pm. Doors open 5:30 pm. Free event. Free popcorn.

More details and RSVP at www.eventbrite.com/e/the-singin...
May 16, 2025 at 7:39 PM
MASS PROTEST - MAY DAY STRONG! Sat, May 3rd. 11 am-2 pm, Laguna Grande Park - Lakeside, 1249 Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, Music, Dancing, Speakers + More!

RSVP: www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
May 3, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Free film screening & discussion, Friday, May 2, 7 pm, Monterey Peace and Justice Center in Seaside. This award-winning documentary shows the systematic destruction of Palestinian homes, schools, playgrounds, water, and infrastructure in Massafer Yatta in the West Bank by the Israeli Occupation.
May 2, 2025 at 7:54 AM
MAY 1 Rally · International WORKERS Day of ACTION: Salinas-Watsonville-Santa Cruz.
👉🏼 Salinas: Assembly @ Noon, SEIU 521 Parking Lot: 334 Monterey St. March to Old County Jail, W. Alisal @ 12:30pm Rally@1:15pm
👉🏼 Watsonville: Watsonville Plaza @ 4:30pm
👉🏼 Santa Cruz: 612 Ocean St. @ 5-6pm
May 1, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Peaceful Protest: Free Workshop Friday, May 23, 2025, 5-6:30 pm at the Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd. in Seaside. Facilitated by Alex Stampher and Sidney Ramsden Scott.
April 23, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Tesla Takedown Rally, April 19th, 12 noon to 2 pm at the Tesla dealership, 1901 Del Monte Blvd. Seaside, CA. This is a nonviolent protest. DO NOT harass or impede Telsa employees, customers, or counter-protesters.

Video link: www.facebook.com/reel/1180200...
TakeDownTesla www.teslatakedown.com
April 13, 2025 at 8:37 AM
March and Rally, Sunday, April 27, 12:00-2:00 PM in Salinas, CA.
👉🏼 March: Corner of Madrid and Main Streets, near Big 5 Sporting Goods, Salinas
👉🏼 Action: Rally @ Sherwood Park, 910 N. Main, Salinas
April 13, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Thousands turned out in Monterey on April 5th to protest The Trump Administration's defunding of vital federal agencies, its Constitutional violations, its reckless trade policies, its general disregard for the health and wellbeing of working families, and its many other assaults on our Democracy.
April 7, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Let’s go! HANDS OFF! National Mobilization Rallies this Saturday, April 5th in Monterey, Salinas, and Watsonville.

11 am – 1 pm, Window on the Bay, in Monterey.
12 pm – 2 pm, S. Main St. at Blanco Rd. in Salinas.
12 pm – 2 pm, Watsonville City Plaza, 358 Main St, Watsonville

handsoff2025.com
April 5, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Stay Informed. Stay Engaged. View the latest Peace Calendar for a listing of peace, justice, and environmental events and actions in Monterey County and beyond. Find it at
tinyurl.com/Weekly-Peace...
or subscribe at eepurl.com/bdzZCr

A project of the Peace Coalition of Monterey County
March 26, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Online Nationwide Town Hall Thurs, March 27, 2025, 4:00-5:00 p.m. PT | This is an online event on Zoom, free and open to all. Sign up right away! act.citizen.org/page/80900/p...
March 26, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Hands Off! Saturday, April 5th, 12-2pm, Corner Of Blanco and Main St., Salinas, (Star Market parking lot). Organized by Indivisible Salinas.
March 20, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Sunday, March 23, 12 noon to 1:30 pm at Colton Hall lawn in Monterey. Peaceful, non-confrontational, nonpartisan, pro-democracy gathering of citizens concerned about the future of our country.
March 20, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Slingshot Hip Hop: Free Documentary Film Screening and Discussion, on Thursday, April 10, 7 - 9 pm at the CSUMB Library, 3054 Divarty St, in Seaside, CA. “The culture of Hip Hop and Rap is at its most powerful and yet its most tender.”
Parking info: csumb.edu/parking/perm...
March 18, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Online Seminar: Early Resistance to Nazism (pre-1935), Sunday, March 23 @ 9 AM PT; hosted by Indivisible Monterey Bay. Registration: forms.gle/wBhVBce5cm95...
March 18, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Protest: Stand in Solidarity with letter carriers and all postal employees in saying “Hell No!” to dismantling and privatizing the Postal Service. Find more details at www.nalc.org/news/nalc-updates/calling-all-branches-organize-a-march-23-rally-to-say-hell-no-to-dismantling-the-postal-service
March 18, 2025 at 9:07 PM