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War and PeaceTibetan Peace Walkers--5/27By borges, Section War and Peace
Echo Valley Hope Welcomes TIBETAN PEACE WALKERS May 27, 7:30 pm In the spirit of fellowship and solidarity, Echo Valley Hope welcomes Walk for Tibet as they walk for world peace, human rights and Tibetan independence. The gathering at Echo Valley Farm features a presentation by Jigme Norbu and a Tibetan Traditional Cultural performance.
All are welcome. More details at Echo Valley Echo ValleyBy borges, Section War and Peace
The community at Echo Valley has been hosting great events for some time. Just to let everyone in on the news, below are events coming up--especially the Peace Is Possible recurring event every Saturday at 2 pm.
The following events coming up at Echo Valley,
PEACE IS POSSIBLE
A CELEBRATION OF WEST AFRICAN DRUMMING
A CELEBRATION OF PEACE Blame Sally at Echo Valley Farm June 5 Concert at Echo Valley Farm. Donations for Haiti Relief fund.
WIDENING THE CIRCLE
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
Melody Morrell
www.farmslinkpeople.org Addicted to Violence--Parker Palmer CommentaryBy borges, Section War and Peace
Parker Palmer speaking on violence...violating the integrity of the "other".
via @cwdaniels Possibilities for Peace in the Middle East--A series of discussionsBy borges, Section War and Peace
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is sponsoring a series of speakers, movie presentations that will address the possibilities for peace in Israel and Palestine. These events will happen at 11:15 on the following Sundays, November 29, December 6 and 13.
November 29: Overview video and discussion of an article about the continuing conflict. December 6: Speaker Marla Engbloom who has traveled in the Mideast. December 13: Rev. Kent Johnson from La Crosse who also has traveled to the Mideast and studied the issues extensively. The events will be held in the lounge meeting room of the church, and are open to the public. 21st Annual Cakewalk--11/21By borges, Section War and Peace
21st annual CAKEWALK
Walk with friends !! Share marvelous goodies !!! Raise money for distant friends & assist worthy projects! Participate in a historic, annual, super fun event !!!!
Saturday, November 21 7 p.m. $1 per chance/walk donation - Snacks, live music & friends--Walking and Eating in Support of Projects in Central America ALL AGES WELCOME!
QUESTIONS? ILANA 872-2407 OR ELLEN B. 735-4821
PEACE WORKER SAMI RASOULI COMES TO OUR AREABy Mocha, Section War and Peace
Learn about efforts for peace in Iraq.
I heard Sami Rasouli speak in La Crosse during the early days of the Iraq war. He speaks straight from his heart with compassion and humility. Hear him speak at Echo Valley Hope, E14604 County Road F near Ontario on Saturday, November 21st from 4:30-6 p.m. More about Sami in the full story... (249 words in story) Full Story Can Wisconsin Afford New Nuclear Reactors?By Mocha, Section War and Peace
Come to UW-La Crosse on November 3rd and hear expert Peter Bradford address the issue of more nuclear power plants.
(222 words in story) Full Story Burrito Supper for Santa Teresa Sister City Project--10/23By borges, Section War and Peace
NICARAGUA BENEFIT BURRITO SUPPER & DANCE
The Richland Center-Santa Teresa Sister City Project invites you to its 15th Annual Benefit Burrito Supper & Dance on Friday evening, October 23th. It will take place at Blue Highways, 165 N. Central, Richland Center. The 5:30 Burrito Supper will feature build-your-own burritos with all the fixings, salsas, carnitas, beans, rice and homemade cakes and pies...all you can eat. Starting at 7:30, the Kettle Creek String Band from Gays Mills will play and call old-time dance music, including squares, reels, polkas, and waltzes. Dances will be taught and all ages are welcome. A suggested donation of $10 per adult or $5 per child includes both dinner and dance. If you would like to help or have questions, call Jane Furchgott at 583-2431 or Mary Bard at 647-2594. Money raised at this event will go to benefit the rural villagers and the sea turtles of Santa Teresa, Nicaragua. The Sister City Project is focusing its efforts on the southern part of the Santa Teresa municipality, along the Pacific Ocean where Chacocente Wildlife Refuge is located. Chacocente, which has a nesting beach for thousands of endangered sea turtles, also includes Santa Teresa's poorest villages. For the past 10 years, the Sister City Project has initiated projects to provide basic needs for these people. Current projects include wells, latrines, ecological agriculture, schools, health care and training, environmental education, and sea turtle protection. (1 comment) Comments >>
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