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War and Peace (page 2)

Viroqua Empty Bowls Event

By Mocha, Section War and Peace
Posted on Mon Oct 12, 2009 at 03:12:11 PM CST

A local effort involving numerous people works to alleviate hunger locally and internationally.

Help address hunger by attending the Empty Bowls fund raiser at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Saturday, October 17th from 4:30-7:30 p.m.

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Greg Mortenson of Three Cups of Tea

By Mocha, Section War and Peace
Posted on Sun Oct 11, 2009 at 07:13:57 AM CST

New York Times bestselling author Greg Mortenson spoke at Viterbo University about his efforts to bring peace in Asia.

image from Viterbo U website

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Pennies for Peace Event 9-30

By borges, Section War and Peace
Posted on Tue Sep 29, 2009 at 10:32:10 AM CST

This is in La Crosse, but it is a very compelling story and worthwhile cause. All the details are in the document below.

Pennies for Peace Event

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La Crosse U.N. International Day Of Peace --9/21

By borges, Section War and Peace
Posted on Thu Sep 17, 2009 at 01:23:06 PM CST

U.N. International Day Of Peace (IDOP)
La Crosse, WI
Cameron Park 7th & King ...... 12 Noon-2:00 ish
Monday September 21, 2009
Not meant to be an anti war rally
rather gesture honoring
world peace

image from SF rally by eric [at] basetree.com

Candle Observance
Brief Peace March Downtown La Crosse
Peace Flags On Display
Open Mic
Group Discussion:
What Peace Means To Me
What To Do Daily For The Sake of Peace
How The World Will Be Different With Global Peace
If unable to join us just spend one minute at noon in silent reflection for
peace .......... all for the sake of world peace

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LOCAL OBSERVANCE OF INTERNATIONAL PEACE DAY

By Mocha, Section War and Peace
Posted on Tue Sep 15, 2009 at 05:33:30 PM CST

Celebrate International Peace Day near Ontario in a beautiful outdoor setting.

This year International Peace Day falls on Monday, September 21st. Echo Valley Hope near Ontario will observe it on Saturday, September 19th from 3-8 p.m. They will also recognize the convergence with Rosh Hashanah.

A silent vigil for peace will begin this event. Fishtail Ensemble will play Romanian and world music. Patchouli will also perform their music. Bring blankets and chairs for comfort. They ask a $10 donation.

To find Echo Valley drive to E 19604 County Road F at County Road Z. For more information consult www.echovalleyhope.org. or call (608) 337-4871.

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Peace Walkers Arrested At Ft. McCoy

By borges, Section War and Peace
Posted on Sun Aug 09, 2009 at 09:08:35 PM CST

Nine were arrested at Ft. McCoy, Aug. 9th as they "crossed the line"--part of the Walk for Peace. WNPJ has the whole story and will follow with a press release soon. That link also covers the arrests last year that happened during the Walk for Peace non-violent resistance at Ft. McCoy. Below is a video of the group when 8 miles before the end of their journey. Nice folks talking about the need for peace. Thanks to Steve Hanson of UppityWis for calling attention to the events.

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Peace Calendar for the Week--Sudan, El Salvador, MREA Energy Fair

By borges, Section War and Peace
Posted on Thu Jun 04, 2009 at 05:27:50 AM CST

Peace calendar follows news world-wide and in our own backyard....

Click here to have a listen.

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Compassionate Communication--4/18

By borges, Section War and Peace
Posted on Thu Apr 16, 2009 at 06:33:43 PM CST

Would you like to...

Improve the quality of your personal and professional relationships?
Express yourself in a way that meets your need to be heard fully?
Experience more authentic connection with others in daily life?
Learn how to be immune to insult?
Be an agent of compassion in your family and community?

The simple and powerful principles of conscious communication will work for you in situations of personal, organizational and political conflict.

Thanks to our program sponsors, Community Development Alternatives Inc. and Viroqua Community Theater, for supporting compassionate communication.

DATE: April 18, 2009
TIME: 10 AM - 2 PM + Bonus half hour to 2:45 PM.
LOCATION: Pleasant Ridge Waldorf School "Old Main Building"
(Little White School house at the Corner of Decker & Washington)
321 E. Decker Street, Viroqua, Wisconsin

Registration required:
Pre-register by email: sara.c4cs[at]gmail.com.
Registration fee: $20/person, pay at the door. Cash or checks only. Make checks payable to The Center for Community Stewardship.
Refreshments and materials included. Bring your own brown bag lunch.

Scholarships are available. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Contributions over $20/person are tax deductible and will support scholarships. Thank you!

Questions about the program, registration, scholarships, sponsorship? sara.c4cs[at]gmail.com