Impeachment a Hit at Lotus Festival

Last weekend, the Los Angeles Greens hit the park - Echo Park that is - for the annual Lotus Festival. We shared information on the Green Party and the Los Angeles Impeachment Center - registering voters and collecting over 100 signatures for the petition in support of impeaching Bush and Cheney.

L.A. Impeachment Center Picnic on July 4

What: July 4th Picnic at La Cienega Park to celebrate the Inauguration of the Los Angeles Impeachment Center

Why: To Urge Los Angeles City Council, Santa Monica City Council and CA State Congressional and Assembly Representatives to Pass a Resolution Calling for the Impeachment of President Bush and Vice-President Cheney

When: July 4th from Noon to 3 pm (It's early in the day, so you won't have to miss any other celebrations.)

Where: Olympic & La Cienega, (8400 Gregory Way in Beverly Hills) park at tennis courts lot (Bring blankets, there are very few tables)

Speakers and Entertainment: Congresswoman Maxine Waters will speak at both the inauguration ceremony and the picnic from 12 to 3 pm. There will be music at various times at the picnic including music and entertainment from Eva James (songs around 1pm), musician Steven Fine, and special guest Marcy Vaj and the Regime-Change Band. Other speakers include Paul Koretz, Byron De Lear, Anthony St. Martin, Larry Everest, Shakeel Syed, and Jackie Goldberg.

Also: At 11 AM, Congresswoman Maxine Waters will speak at a 30 minute Ceremonial Inauguration for the Impeachment (Peace) Center, along with Byron De Lear, former Green Party Candidate for Congress in the San Fernando Valley and cofounder of Global Peace Solution; and Peter Thottam, progressive attorney active with Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace (ICUJP) and former Green Party candidate for CA Assembly.

July 4th Impeachment Center Inaguration and Picnic

Impeachment is Patriotic: The Los Angeles Impeachment Center launches on July 4, 2007 at 11 am. The Impeachment Center will have literature, phone & address information and other resources. It is a county-wide resource for advancing the impeachment of George W. Bush & Richard Cheney. The Center is located at 8124 W. Third Street, Suite 216 (located by Crescent Heights & 3rd St.).

The July 4th launch to be followed by a Picnic at La Cienega Park with speakers and a film screening

The Impeachment Center is open every Saturday from 2 to 6 pm. The Center will facilitate the following activities: (1) phone banking, (2) letter writing, (3) meetings, lobbying/working toward adoption of impeachment resolutions by local City Council, CA State Assembly, and CA Congressional Representatives (especially House judiciary representatives).

CONTACT: Peter L. Thottam, Esq. (310) 497-7255 or Glenn Hopkins at (310) 478-7379; email thottam@bcimpeach.com. All Donations are welcome.