FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WHAT: Local Organizing Effort for March 18th March/RallyStop the War! -
Sonoma County Unite!
WHERE: From Sonoma County to San Francisco,
Justin Herman plaza – Civic Center
WHEN: March 18th, Noon (Morning Bus/carpool times below)


Sonoma County citizens are organizing to mobilize a large contingent for the upcoming march and rally in San Francisco on March 18th. This rally is just one of thousands of global actions being called to resist the Iraq war in towns and cities across the planet. March 17th is the 4th anniversary of the start of the criminal invasion of Iraq. In Washington DC tens of thousands from around the country and more than 200 cities will descend on the Pentagon. In Canada, Europe, Brazil and the UK people will go to the streets, marches, protests, direct action all bringing to light that people all over the world are ready for a reasonable solution to an illegal war. Soldiers, veterans and military families also join the efforts to stop THE WAR MACHINE, and bring the troops home.

A Sonoma County contingent will dress for a funeral procession as they carry coffins
and photos or other representations of the victims of this war; soldiers and civilians, the
environment and quality of life, justice and democracy. If you choose not to participate in
the funeral procession, consider marching with the Sonoma County banner in front of the
procession. Bring drums, signs but most importantly, bring yourselves and your friends.
Look for the Sonoma County banner at the beginning of the March at JustinHerman Plaza
To get involved on March 3rd at the Peace and Justice Center in Santa Rosa, at 467 Sebastopol Ave (off Santa Rosa Ave near the Greyhound Station)
At 3:00 pm Prop and banner meeting, bring materials for making banners and signs, and ideas.
At 6:00 pm on Saturday March 3rd is the final planning meeting, also at the Peace Center
For the Bus from Santa Rosa and Petaluma. Please Call the Peace Center for details (575-8902)
call by March 14 to reserve a space for the chartered bus. Round trip $20. The bus must be full
or it will be canceled. Buses depart Santa Rosa Community market at 9:30 am (free parking SRJC
on Sunday, 3/18), and Petaluma Fairgrounds by 10 am. The bus will transport the alter-abled or those
unable to march to the Civic Center rally site. Riders requiring assistance must have an attendant to help
them off the bus. Wheelchairs and walkers must fold and fit into the under bus storage.
Carpools are not through the center, see information below on carpools leaving from:
Healdsburg – 10 am, Flying Goat (off the plaza) 707-431-1129
Forestville - 10 am, Forestville Park & Ride 707-887-7433
Santa Rosa - 10 am, Community Market 707-823-1386
Cotati - 10:15 am, Cotati Park & Ride 707-823-1386
Petaluma 10:30 am, Fairgrounds – near library 707-823-1386

Please carpool or take the bus! Show up early to arrange rides