Hickory Vigil for Children's Health

When our kids get sick, having health insurance can mean the difference between life and death. Next week, Congress will decide which fate awaits poor children across America, when they consider whether to override President Bush's veto of kids' health care.1

To win, we only need 15 more Republicans to switch sides—and the best way to make that happen is with nationwide outcry. So, on Tuesday night, we'll gather at candlelight vigils for the millions of U.S. children who won't get health care if the Republicans block the bill.

Vigil To Save Children's Health Care
In front of Rep. Patrick McHenry's Office
87 Fourth St NW
Hickory, NC 28601
Tuesday, 16 Oct 2007, 6:00 PM

To sign up for this event, click here:
http://political.moveon.org/event/kidshealthvigil/41518

Candlelight war vigil at Hickory 's Union Square tomorrow

From Linda Osbon:

On Tuesday, August 28, members of MoveOn.org Political Action Hickory and surrounding communities will hold a candlelight vigil to call on Congress to vote to end the war in September.

“It’s time for the Bush Administration to stop looking through rose-colored glasses and realize that the surge has been a total failure,” said Linda Osbon local MoveOn member. “Rep. McHenry must Stand Up in September and vote to end this religious civil war that can’t be won,” concluded Osbon.

Participants in the vigil will read from a “War Toll Calendar” to honor and remember the soldiers that have died in the past year in the unwinnable religious civil war in Iraq.


Vigils like this one are part of national Take A Stand Day - a coordinated day of action to end the war initiated by the Americans Against Escalation in Iraq coalition, including MoveOn.org Political Action, VoteVets.org, the Service Employees International Union, True Majority and others.

EVENT DETAILS

Where: Union Square Downtown Hickory

When: Tuesday, August 28 at 7pm

What: Local residents urge Congress to vote to end the war in September and honor the soldiers who have died or been injured in the unwinnable civil war in Iraq.