Marching together against hate

and violence in East Contra Costa County

In Support of the Islamic Center of the East Bay (ICEB),

after the August 12th Arson of their Building.

In Support of the Golden Family from Brentwood.

Sunday, September 23^rd, 2007

City Hall to ICEB and a Program at Antioch High School

Brentwood Events

- 10:00 am Art Prep and Noon Rally at Brentwood City Hall, 708 3^rd St., Brentwood. Then join the March in Antioch.

Antioch Events

- Parking at Antioch High School, 700 W. 18^th Street with Shuttle rides to City Hall.

- 12:30 pm Check in and Face Painting at Antioch City Hall ¥ 3^rd & H St., Antioch.

- Press Conference at 1:30 pm at City Hall with leaders from ICEB and elected city and county officials.

- The march begins at 2:00 pm, East on 3^rd St. to A St., South on A St. to 18^th St., and West to ICEB at 311 W. 18^th St., where we will leave many of our signs and banners of support. We will then continue on to Antioch High School for an Interfaith Program in Beede Auditorium, 700 W. 18^th St.

Download a flyer for the March

If you are marching, please be to City Hall by 1:15 or so.

If you aren't marching, or can't be there that early, please join us at the High School Auditorium, 700 W. 18th St., by around 3:00 pm for the Interfaith Program.

Bring the whole family. Clergy, please wear vestments. Wear your religious and ethnic clothing. Bring water. Congregations are welcome to bring their Banners.

Sponsored by the Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County.

For more info, call Will McGarvey 925-597-9797 or Abdul Rahman 925-727-4211.

Members of ICEB and the Interfaith community at the

sign-making party at St. GeorgeÕs Episcopal Church, Antioch, CA

Antioch, California

A - City Hall

B - Shuttle will pick up those who need rides to AHS Auditorium. Water stations will be available at places along the route.

C - Islamic Center of the East Bay we will leave our signs of support there.

D - Antioch High School program in the Beede Auditorium.

Parade Route:

The 1.7-mile March begins at Antioch City Hall, 3^rd & H St., East on 3^rd to A St., South to 18^th St., West to ICEB 311 W. 18^th St., and then to the Antioch High School Auditorium.

Parking & Shuttles: Parking is available both near Antioch City Hall, 3^rd & H St., and near the Antioch High School at 700 W. 18^th St. Shuttles will transport people from the ending point of the March at the High School to City Hall for the Opening Rally and March.

Those who are less able to walk the whole distance are invited to attend the Opening Rally at City Hall, and then drive to the High School to participate in the Program in the Auditorium.

All are invited to attend this event in the spirit of peace and humanity.

Donations toward the event can be made to the Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County, 1543 Sunnyvale Ave., Walnut Creek, CA 94597. Memo line, ECU.

Donations: to the ICEB rebuilding fund can be sent to: The ICEB account number 10683-04586, Bank of America, 2519 Somerville Road, Antioch, CA 94509.

The perpetrator(s) of the arson/hate crime at the Islamic Center of the East Bay is still at large. Donations to the ICEB reward fund can be sent to: The ICEB Arson Reward Fund, 4464 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, CA 94531.

The perpetrator(s) of the home robbery/vandalism/hate crime in Brentwood is still at large. To help the Golden family, please send donations to: The Brentwood Diversity Committee: c/o 248 Oak St., Brentwood, CA 94513

Future

East County United

Events

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STANDING TOGETHER

AS THE DAUGHTERS AND SONS OF ABRAHAM

AppleMark

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21^st 2007

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

ST. IGNATIUS OF ANTIOCH CHURCH

3351 CONTRA LOMA BLVD

ANTIOCH, CA

Intercultural Potluck at 5:00 pm, Program begins at 6:30 pm.

TERRORIST OR NEIGHBOR?

Misconceptions about Islam

It is unjust, unfair, and simply wrong to associate Islam and Muslims with terrorism and violence. Yet, many suspicions remain because of misunderstanding and lack of information. This program is designed to deepen our resolve to stand together as AppleMark an interfaith community working together to end violence in our streets, misunderstanding in our hearts, and bring peace to our neighborhoods. There will be insightful responses from Jewish and Christian participants.

EAST COUNTY UNITED, a part of the Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County (ICCCC), is sponsoring this first in a series of educational opportunities to inform concerned people about the proper teachings of Islam and the Muslim way of life. Cosponsored by ÒINTERFAITH CONNECTIONSÓ (a home-based interfaith education program) and a member of ICCCC.

For more information, contact John Gowey at 925-586-2252 or Father Tom Bonacci at 925-787-9279.