Los Altos Voices for Peace (LAVP) is a non-profit, grassroots organization of concerned Los Altos and Los Altos Hills residents. Our focus is peace. LAVP was formed in early 2003 as the war on Iraq appeared imminent and has remained active to work for an end to the war. Los Altos Voices for Peace (LAVP) stands for, and gives voice to, those who seek peaceful answers to local and global violence. We wish to inform, educate, and persuade others, including public officials, to find peaceful solutions to conflict. This must be accomplished in a positive non-violent manner.

• Recommended to the Los Altos City Council in February 2003 that it consider a resolution opposing the war on Iraq.
• Participated in a worldwide anti-war vigil that drew close to 200 Los Altos participants.
• Held candlelight vigils in downtown Los Altos.
• Have regular monthly meetings to plan programs and activities. Guest speakers discuss peace and civil liberties issues.
• Cooperate closely with Mountain View Voices for Peace and other local peace-focused organizations.
• Co-sponsor events such as the League of Women Voters Civil Rights Forum.
• Worked with the City Council to place a "Peace Pole" at the downtown library.
• Evaluated the local impacts of the Patriot Act and assisted the City Council in adopting a resolution requesting changes to the Act.
• Provided an informational table at the Farmer's Market, Art and Wine Festival, and Community Picnic every year.

LAVP meets on the second Monday of each month at the Foothills Congregational Church (451 Orange Avenue), Learning Center, 7 p.m. Please check this website for more information and to sign up for our email notices. For information by phone, call 650-949-2950, or by email to info@losaltospeace.org.