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CAMP “OUT NOW” ON THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT LAWN
(Washington, DC – Begins March 13, 2010)

(FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THE PURPOSE AND DEMANDS OF “Camp OUT NOW” PLEASE READ THE LEFT HAND ARTICLE ON THE HOME PAGE.)

For the “Camp OUT NOW” event Peace of the Action will be providing housing from March 13th-March 30th at St. Stephen’s and the Incarnation Church at 1525 Newton Street NW. The closest metro stop is Colombia Heights on the green and yellow line.

Please email robby@peaceoftheaction.org to reserve a spot. Donations will be accepted since the church asks for donations to use their space. Other than that please see list below for other housing options and transportation guide.

(IMPORTANT NOTE: Please remember that if you are planning on camping out with us on the lawn of the Washington Monument your tent must NOT have spikes/stakes. This type of tent is known as FREE STANDING. And you might remember to have a few items of decent weight on hand to hold down the tent in case of winds.)

MARCH 13-14: Set up camp and do community building and non-violence training.

DURING THE WEEK OF MARCH 13-21, WE WILL HAVE REGULARLY SCHEDULED NON-VIOLENCE TRAINING, TEACH-INS AND OUTREACH DURING (CLICK HERE FOR DAYTIME SCHEDULE) THE DAY AND IN THE EVENINGS, WE WILL BE HAVING: ”DINING WITH A DOSE OF REALITY.”

MONDAY, MARCH 15: KEVIN ZEESE (NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF VOTERS FOR PEACE) AND DR. MARGARET FLOWERS (SINGLE-PAYER ACTIVIST) SPEAK ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF ALWAYS LINKING THE U.S. WAR ECONOMY TO THE COLLAPSE OF THE REST OF THE ECONOMY AND HOW WE NEED TO END THE WARS TO HAVE POSITIVE SOCIAL PROGRAMS HERE AT HOME.

TUESDAY, MARCH 16: EX-CIA AGENT, RAY MCGOVERN, TALKS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING RACHEL CORRIE’S DREAM ALIVE ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF HER MURDER WHILE TRYING TO PROTECT PALESTINIAN’S HOMES FROM DESTRUCTION.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17: DAVID SWANSON (AFTER DOWNING STREET) AND DEBRA SWEET (NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF WORLD CAN’T WAIT) SPEAK ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF HOLDING U.S. WAR CRIMINALS ACCOUNTABLE–FROM THE TOP DOWN. ENTERTAINMENT BY BANJER DAN.

THURSDAY, MARCH 18: CINDY SHEEHAN SPEAKS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF RAMPING UP THE ANTI-WAR MOVEMENT TO PERFORM COURAGEOUS AND COMMITTED ACTS OF CIVIL RESISTANCE.

FRIDAY, MARCH 19: SOME OF US WILL BE LEAVING CAMP TO GO DOWN TO CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA TO PROTEST WAR CRIMINAL, JOHN YOO, WHO IS SPEAKING AT UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA (FROM: 1PM TO 6PM) AND WE WILL BE MAKING SIGNS AND GETTING READY FOR THE MARCH ON DC SPONSORED BY ANSWER.

SATURDAY, MARCH 20: MARCH ON DC—MEET AT CAMP AT 10AM AND WE WILL BE GOING TOGETHER TO THE WHITE HOUSE FOR THE MARCH—AFTER THE MARCH, OUR FRIEND, CYNTHIA MCKINNEY, WILL BE VISITING US AT CAMP.

SUNDAY, MARCH 21: POTA DAY OFF: ON OUR “DAY OFF” WE WILL BE PROTESTING AT THE AIPAC (AMERICAN-ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE) CONVENTION AT THE DC CONVENTION CENTER FROM 8AM TO ABOUT 8PM. WAR CRIMINALS, TONY BLAIR AND BENJAMIN NETANYAHU WILL BE SPEAKING AT THE CONFERENCE.

MONDAY, MARCH 22: OUR ACTIONS BEGIN (STEALTH–INFO WILL BE GIVEN AT CAMP).

MASS HOUSING RESOURCES IN WASHINGTON, DC: CALL FOR RATES AND AVAILABILITY.

St. Stephen’s Church
Address: Newton and 16th NW, Washington D.C. 20010
Contact Person: Brian Best (Parish Coordinator)
Telephone: (202) 232-0900
Email Address: brian.best@saintstephensdc.org
Website: www.saintstephensdc.org
Capacity: No limit on guests, but may be limited by the number of bathrooms
Description: St. Stephen’s is a great meeting and housing space, which caters frequently to activist organizations and non-profit groups.  No beds available, groups will require sleeping bags, blankets, pillows, etc.  No showers available.

William Penn House
Address: 515 East Capitol Street SE, Washington D.C. 20003
Contact Person: Byron Sanford (Executive Director)
Telephone: (202) 543-5560
Email Address: info@williampennhouse.org
Website: www.williampennhouse.org
Capacity: Can hold up to 30 people
Description: William Penn House is a Quaker center for exploring and making visible the Quaker testimonies of peace, community, simplicity, equality, and truth.  House is complete with 30 available beds in shared rooms, and linens, towels, and a simple daily breakfast are provided.  7 showers and 5 bathrooms are available.

Shalom Place, St. Luke’s United Methodist Church
Address: 3655 Calvert Street NW, Washington D.C. 20007
Telephone: (202) 333-4949
Email Address: office@saintlukesmethodist.org
Website: www.shalomplacedc.org
Capacity: Can house 10-24 person groups
Description: Shalom Place seeks to provide economical hospitality and service-learning opportunities to groups who want to further their understanding and experiences of social justice.  It is complete with 2 bathrooms with showers, and has two large shared-living bedrooms with 24 beds total.  Also comes complete with functioning kitchen, and a computer with internet.  Bring your own linens, no food is provided.

Adams Inn
Address: 1746 Lanier Pl NW, Washington D.C. 20009
Contact Person: Ann Owens
Telephone: (202) 745-3600
Email Address: adamsinn@adamsinn.com
Website: www.adamsinn.com
Capacity: 26 rooms available, 1-3 beds in each room
Description: Services provided include shared and private bathrooms with showers, a small continental breakfast, wireless internet connections (limited availability), free computer usage with internet, laundry services, and linens (towels, sheets, pillows, etc).

American Guest House B&B
Address: 2005 Columbia Road NW, Washington D.C. 20009
Contact Person: Lucia Rosan
Telephone: (703) 768-0335
Email Address: info@americanguesthouse.com
Website: www.americanguesthouse.com
Capacity: (9 rooms can house up to 2 people and 3 rooms can house up to 1 person each
Description: The American Guest House provides guests with linens, beds, free wireless internet service, refrigerators, private bathrooms complete with showers, free computer usage, FAX machines, and multiple other benefits and amenities.

Capitol City Hostel
Address: 2411 Benning Rd NE, Washington D.C. 20002
Telephone: (202) 387-1328
Website: www.hostelhandbook.com/capitalcity/
Description: Capitol City Hostel is an environmentally friendly, co-ed housing option, and comes complete with beds, linens, computer service with free internet, two bathrooms with showers, full kitchen, and a TV room.

Center for Educational Design and Communication
Address: 821 Varum St. NE, Washington D.C. 20017
Contact Person: Daniel Frascella
Telephone: (202) 635-7987
Email Address: Daniel@cedc.org
Website: www.cedc.org
Capacity: Up to 20 people
Description: The Center for Educational Design and Communication caters to small groups and organizations, and provides 19 single rooms and 1 double room for overnight accommodations.  Each room is equipped with beds, linens, towels, a sink, and there are numerous bathrooms with showers available.  Some food services are available upon request and planning, and it comes complete with a garden and grill.

Hilltop Hostel, 300 Carroll St., NW
(202) 291-9591; www.hosteldc.com
private rooms also available, no curfew/lockout
Neighborhood: Takoma Park, only 50 meters from Red Line

Hostelling International
Address: 1009 11th Street, NW, Washington, DC
Telephone: 202-737-2333
Email Address: reserve@hiwashingtondc.org
Website: www.hiwashingtondc.org
Description:  Near chinatown / metro center / mt. vernon square and is an Eco Hostel (they’re energy star certified).

Washington International Student Center
Address: 2451 18th Street N.W. Washington, DC 20009
Telephone: 1-800-567-4150
Website: http://www.dchostel.com/
Description: First night of parking free / free pickup from Union Station and Greyhound

DC AREA HOTELS:  CALL FOR RATES AND AVAILABILITY

Allen Lee Hotel, 2224 F St., NW
(800) 462-0186, (202) 331-1224, www.allenleehotel.com
Neighborhood: Near Foggy Bottom Metro, 3 blks. from Blue/Orange line

American Guesthouse, 2005 Columbia Rd., NW; Washington DC
703-768-0335; www.americanguesthouse.com
Rates: call or go to website

American Youth Hostel International, 1009 11th St., NW
(202) 737-2333, fax: (202) 737-1508, email: reserve@hiwashingtondc.org, www.hiwashingtondc.org
Neighborhood: near Metro Center metro, Red/Orange/Blue line
Include names, number and gender of people in your group. Open 24 hours for check-in. Dorm-style. Group rates for 10 or more people. Accepts Visa and MC.

Braxton Hotel, 1440 Rhode Island Ave. NW
202-232-7800, www.braxtonhotel.com
Neighborhood: Dupont/Logan Circle

Brickskeller, 1523 22nd Street, NW
202-293-1885
Located between P & O Sts., 2 blocks from DuPont Circle metro (red line).

Carlyle Suites Hotel, 1731 New Hampshire Ave., NW
(800) 964-5377, (202) 234-3200, carlylesuites.com
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle, Red line metro (3 blks. from metro)

Days Inn, 4400 Connecticut Ave., NW
(202) 244-5600, (800) 325-2525
Includes continental breakfast. AAA discount subject to availability
Metro: Van Ness-UDC.  Neighborhood: Upper Northwest

Harrington Hotel, 11 and E St., NW
(202) 628-8140 or Toll-free (800) 424-8532; www.hotel-harrington.com
Neighborhood: 1 1/2 blk from Metro Center, Red/Blue/Orange lines

Hilton Garden Inn, 815 14th St., NW (between H. & I. Sts.)
202-783-7800
Metro station: Located across from Metro Center (blue/orange/red lines)

Holiday Inn on the Hill, 415 New Jersey Ave., NW
800-638-1116 or 202-638-1616
Located 2 blocks from Capitol.
For groups of 10 or more, call 202-434-0110.

Motel 6, 6711 Georgia Ave. NW
(202) 722-1600
Located 1 mile from metro

Note:  This is a partial list.  There are also many area accommodations in Maryland and Virginia.

TRANSPORTATION GUIDE

Drop Off and Pick Up Locations of Passengers
Below are drop off and pick up locations available to buses to off load and load passengers around the US Capitol. Each of these locations is designated for active loading and unloading of passengers only. Each group should assess which options work best for them.

• Union Station: Buses may ENTER Union Station from Union Station Dr. off of Massachusetts Ave NE at the front entrance of the station for drop off and pick of passengers only. Unloading and pick up will be done at the front of the building. There is enough room for nine buses to drop off and pick up at one time. If there is excessive traffic, security may direct buses to the semi-circular drive in front of the fountain to unload passengers. Security will direct buses to the circular drive if this is necessary.
• If buses are PARKING at Union Station, they should continue up to the parking level and drop off people at the parking level once the bus is parked there. The cost is for $30/day. Please note: There is no reserved parking at Union Station. To check for availability drivers can call on the day of at 202-898-1950
• US Capitol (zip code 20002): Buses may ENTER US Capitol Grounds at 3rd Street and Maryland Ave SW or 3rd Street and Pennsylvania Ave NW. Buses may EXIT US Capitol Grounds at 3rd Street and Maryland Ave SW, 3rd Street and Pennsylvania Ave NW, or 1st Street and Louisiana Ave NW.Loading and unloading of passengers MUST occur at the east curb of:
  • 1st Street and Maryland Ave SW (east curb of Garfield Circle)
  • 1st Street and Pennsylvania Ave NW (east curb of Peace Circle).
• Armory Metro Rail Station near RFK Stadium: Buses may drop their passengers at RFK stadium. Stadium Armory Metrorail Station is three blocks from the bus parking lot at RFK Stadium where passengers can be dropped off. Passengers can then walk to the station and take the metro to Capitol South Station just three stops on the blue or orange lines and walk to Upper Senate Park for the Rally at 11am. Once activities are finished passengers can take the metro back to the bus lot at RFK stadium using the metro rail system. They should take the metro at Capitol South Station to the Armory Metrorail Station where they can walk back to their buses at the RFK stadium bus parking lot and board their buses for the return journey back to their state.

Bus Parking: Parking for up to 500 motorcoaches is available at RFK Stadium. Parking is available on Lot 8. Parking is available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for $30/day with in-and-out privileges. Credit cards accepted for prepaid vouchers, but only cash or vouchers are accepted on site. Lot 8 is three blocks from Stadium Armory Metrorail Station. Buses may drop their passengers here and passengers can then take the metro to Capitol South Station in time for events at Upper Senate Park near the Capitol. For additional information and prepaid vouchers contact Solomon Yohannes at syohannes@ecolonial.com, by phone at (202) 608-1113, or by fax at (202) 544-2689. It is recommended that you call to reserve your spot and to pay in advance.
Lot 8 Parking Directions:

• To enter Lot 8 motorcoaches use the SE/SW (Eisenhower) Expressway Eastbound.
• Follow signs to RFK Lot 8, which takes motorcoaches beneath Barney Circle at the East end of the road.
• Proceed through the RFK Stadium gates and down RFK access road. Payment and vouchers will be collected at the junction of the access road and Lot 8.

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