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Who Are We?
Los Altos Voices for Peace (LAVP) is a non-profit, grassroots organization of concerned Los Altos and Los Altos Hills residents. Our focus is peace. LAVP was formed in early 2003 as the war on Iraq appeared imminent and has remained active to work for an end to the war.
Purpose
Los Altos Voices for Peace (LAVP) stands for, and gives voice to, those who seek peaceful answers to local and global violence. We wish to inform, educate, and persuade others, including public officials, to find peaceful solutions to conflict. This must be accomplished in a positive non-violent manner.
Activities
  • Recommended to the Los Altos City Council in February 2003 that it consider a resolution opposing the war on Iraq.
  • Participated in a worldwide anti-war vigil that drew close to 200 Los Altos participants.
  • Held candlelight vigils in downtown Los Altos.
  • Have regular monthly meetings to plan programs and activities. Guest speakers discuss peace and civil liberties issues.
  • Cooperate closely with Mountain View Voices for Peace and other local peace-focused organizations.
  • Co-sponsor events such as the League of Women Voters Civil Rights Forum.
  • Worked with the City Council to place a "Peace Pole" at the downtown library.
  • Evaluated the local impacts of the Patriot Act and assisted the City Council in adopting a resolution requesting changes to the Act.
  • Provided an informational table at the Farmer's Market, Art and Wine Festival, and Community Picnic every year.
Join Us
LAVP meets on the second Monday of each month at the Foothills Congregational Church (451 Orange Avenue), Learning Center, 7 p.m. Please check this website for more information and to sign up for our email notices. For information by phone, call 650-949-2950, or by email to info@losaltospeace.org.

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Eyes Wide Open

Somber recognition of California and Iraqi casualties of the war at King Plaza in Palo Alto May 3-4, 2008


 

Eyes Wide Open - Taps

Taps was played and silence was observed on closing the event. More images here.

"Beyond Tolerance:

When Muslims, Christians and Jews

Built  a Great Civilization in Spain"

 

A LECTURE BY AUDREY SHABBAS

Wednesday, April 2, 7 PM, Program Room, Los Altos Public Library


Sponsored by Los Altos Voices for Peace and the Los Altos Public Library,

The lecture is  free and open to the public.

 

 

Audrey Shabbas has over twenty-five years experience in teaching, curriculum development and teacher training about the Middle East and Islam. She has conducted over 40 workshops in school districts, county and state offices of education, museums and universities throughout the United States.

She has served as a presidential appointee to its Equity and Social Justice Committee.  Ms. Shabbas received the Lifetime Achievement Award from  the Middle East Studies Association's Middle East Outreach Council.

She is also the founder and director of the non-profit organization, AWAIR: Arab World and Islamic Resources.



End the War!

Just say no to escalation!

Just say no to occupation!

Just say no to Bush!

Los Altos Voices for Peace is joining with peace groups across the country to insist that Congress take action to block escalation and bring home the troops from Iraq. You can help by signing or downloading the Peninsula/South Bay petition to Congress to stop the escalation.

Also, please write a signed, individualized letter to Congresswoman Eshoo.

Leave my child alone!

Protect your high-school age child from military recruiters by opting out. If you don't, your child's school will give the military recruiters contact information for your child. Read about and get the opt-out forms here.

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Candlelight vigil at Singer Plaza
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