[via MoveOn.org Political Action]:

Cindy Sheehan, mother of Army Specialist Casey Sheehan who was killed in Iraq, continues her vigil outside President Bush’s ranch in Crawford, Texas. She was recently joined by more moms who lost a child in Iraq and other military families. Meanwhile President Bush continues his five-week vacation and pledged Thursday to keep U.S. troops in Iraq—meaning more moms will lose a child. Cindy has asked supporters to start candlelight vigils in their communities to support her and call for an end to the war. So, MoveOn is teaming up with True Majority and Democracy for America to host Vigils for Cindy Sheehan on Wednesday, August 17th, to show our solidarity with Cindy. Our vigils will be simple and dignified. Together, we'll acknowledge the sacrifices made by Cindy Sheehan, her son, Casey and the more than 1,800 brave American men and women who have given their lives in Iraq—and their moms and families. Hosts are urgently needed to help organize the Vigils for Cindy Sheehan. If you can host a vigil on your own, you will be making an enormous contribution to this nationwide event. Thank you. Host your own Vigil for Cindy Sheehan or sign up for an event near you.

There will be a vigil here in Stuyvesant Town but I won't be here! I will participating in the OpenCity 2005 Festival in Winnipeg. I am gone until the 20th. Here are the closest events in my area. Go to Move.org to find which one is closes to you: 17 Aug 07:30 NB "See" Cindy's Supporters - 0 miles away NBC News, 49th Street, btwn 5th & 6th Aves., Rockefeller Ctr. 78 registered participant(s) (500 maximum) New York NY 10002 Hosted by NYC Downing Street Coalition Description Join us! Lets show the country and the world that we support Cindy, our troops, the families of fallen soldiers and the demand for accountability from the Bush Administration. Please BRING YOUR OWN CANDLES. This is a PEACEFUL & QUIET event. 17 Aug 07:30 Vigil for Cindy - 0 miles away Stuyvesant Town Fountain 10 registered participant(s) (25 maximum) New York NY 10009 Hosted by Cynthia Costa Description No pets. No signs. Stuyvesant Town Peter Cooper Village residents and their friends preferred due to obnoxious landlord and security dept. 17 Aug 07:30 Candle Light Vigil for Cindy at the Promenade - 2 miles away Brooklyn Heights Promenade 19 registered participant(s) (500 maximum) Brooklyn NY 11201 Hosted by Earle Tockman Description Remember the Candlelight vigil at the Promenade before the War started? It was huge and memorable. Let's make this one even larger.