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War and PeaceInternational Peace Day at Echo Valley 9/18By borges, Section War and Peace
CELEBRATION of INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
September 18, 2010 from noon to 6 pm at Echo Valley Farm (www.echovalleyfarmwisconsin.com), sponsored by Echo Valley Hope (www.echovalleyhope.org). We welcome Makere Ruka Te Korako (www.waitaha.org), one of the remaining bloodline grandmothers of her tribal group of the ancient Waitaha people of New Zealand, and look forward to the Dances of Universal Peace (www.dancesofuniversalpeace.org). Anna Stange (www.annastange.com) will play folk music. This event is free and your donations allow Echo Valley Hope to continue its amazing line-up of events and classes. Visit http://www.echovalleyfarmwisconsin.com/directions.html for directions to Echo Valley. No dogs, drugs, or alcohol permitted. Thanks very much, Melody Morrell Tibetan 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.
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