St. Pete for Peace

Cindy Sheehan in St. Petersburg, June 17, 2009

About 150 people came out to hear Cindy Sheehan speak at NOVA 535 and another 125 attended her appearance at Cafe Bohemia. The Nobel Peace Prize nominee discussed her recently published Internet Booklet "Myth America: 10 Greatest Myths of the Robber Class and the Case for Revolution". It was an enjoyable and informative evening, and the questions people had for Cindy during the Q&A added to the discussion. Thanks to The Green Bean Organic Market in Spring Hill, The Green Party of Florida, Women in Black and others for your generous donations to the raffle which raised money for Cindy, and to NOVA 535 and Cafe Bohemia for hosting the events. And thanks to all of you for participating and supporting Cindy's efforts.

Event organizers: St. Pete for Peace, WMNF 88.5 FM, Veterans for Peace (Tampa Bay) and the Refuge Ministries

Cindy discussed Bush, Obama, Pelosi and the Robber Class, among other topics

WMNF's Rob Lorei was the MC of the event at NOVA

Mauricio Vasquez & Cindy (probably talking about the FMLN's victory in El Salvador!)

Cindy spoke for about an hour at NOVA 535

Dave Shepard and Bruce Wright played music prior to Cindy's talk

Thanks to Amberlee, Matt and our friends at Cafe Bohemia

Cindy took a rare couple moments to relax before taking
questions from the standing room only crowd at Cafe Bohemia

Photos by Kathleen Mannion

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Cindy Sheehan in St. Petersburg, June 2009

Internationally known activist and author Cindy Sheehan will be in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, June 17. Cindy has authored three books and was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize after the death of her son in Iraq inspired the now infamous 2005 vigil at the doorstep of George Bush's Crawford Ranch. Cindy will discuss her recently published Internet Booklet "Myth America: 10 Greatest Myths of the Robber Class and the Case for Revolution" at two venues in downtown St. Petersburg on Wednesday, June 17. Both events are free and open to the public.

The evening will begin at 6:00pm at NOVA 535 (located at 535 MLK Jr. Blvd, N. - appetizers and full bar available for purchase) with Cindy discussing the focus of her latest work followed by a book signing.

Cindy will then be at Cafe Bohemia (937 Central Ave., six blocks from NOVA 535) from 8:00-9:00pm for a casual mix and mingle (food, beer, wine, coffee and more available for purchase), followed by a question and answer session with Cindy from 9:00pm-9:30 pm. Local musicians will provide the evening's music. **NEW*** There will be a raffle of numerous cool items such as an organic gift basket, a free massage, movie DVD packs, art work, and more, with the raffle's proceeds going to benefit Cindy.

This event is being co-sponsored by St. Pete For Peace, WMNF 88.5 FM, Veterans for Peace (Tampa Bay), and Refuge Ministries. Please call Dwight at 727-864-1535 or send email to Dwight@stpeteforpeace.org if you have any questions.

Cindy Sheehan began her anti-war activism after her oldest son, Casey, was killed in Iraq on 04/04/04. She rose to international prominence when she camped on the literal doorstep of George Bush's Crawford Ranch in August 2005.

In addition to being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2005, she has received dozens of peace awards from all over the world and has published three books: Not One More Mother's Child; Dear President Bush; and Peace Mom: A Mother's Journey Through Heartache to Activism.

Cindy recently published an Internet Booklet titled: Myth America: 10 Greatest Myths of the Robber Class and the Case for Revolution. Cindy's visit to St. Petersburg is part of her tour with this book to spark the dialogue and activism we need to separate ourselves from oppressive Robber Class Systems.

You can listen to Cindy's latest views on Cindy Sheehan's Soapbox at www.cindysheehanssoapbox.com.