Vigil for the Connecticut Parakeets: Friday, West Haven, CT: 7PM

I received this message today from Laurel Lundstrom, the Program Coordinator for FriendsofAnimals.org, who's been central to the effort to stop the cruel killings of wild parakeets in Connecticut:

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Vigil for the Parakeets - Tomorrow, West Haven -- 7 p.m. -- please RSVP

Why? Despite public outcry, United Illuminating continues to facilitate the gassing and killing of Connecticut's monk parakeets.

Where? We will meet in Chick's parking lot on East Street in West Haven and walk/drive over to First Avenue and the other neighborhoods where the birds have been killed.

When? Friday December 2, 7 p.m.

What? Bring Candles, signs and petitions

Also, if you haven't already done so, please sign our online petition!

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In related news, BrooklynParrots.com learned today that at least one person was arrested for civil disobedience last night as the crews of Unitied Illuminating and the USDA worked after dark in Connecticut. We have access to video footage of this incident, which we will post online as soon as possible. More on this as this story moves.