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A SEASON FOR PEACE AND NONVIOLENCE
NEVADA COUNTY EVENTS

Gandhi King Chavez Season for Peace and Nonviolence— Active Compassion for Global Healing January 30 - April 4, 2010 a national 64-day celebration dedicated to demonstrating that nonviolence is a powerful way to heal, transform, and empower our lives and our communities. Inspired by the 50th and 30th memorial anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., this international event honors their vision for an empowered, nonviolent world.

Sponsored by The Peace Center of Nevada County, Grandmothers for Peace, Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains Social Action Committee, Sierra Center for Spiritual Living, Grass Valley and Nevada City United Methodist Church & Society Committees, Earth Justice Ministries, Unity in the Gold Country, Peace and Social Justice Committee of the Grass Valley Friends Meeting, Living Compassion, Compassionate Communication, Summer Thyme’s Bakery & Deli, Aikido’Ka, and other Area Businesses and Spiritual Communities.

Contact: Peace Center of Nevada County, 216 B Main Street, Nevada City, CA 95959, 530.265.0200 or email ncpeace@sbcglobal.net. More info: http://www.agnt.org/snv02.htm.

Saturday, January 30 – 1:30-4:00 pm
A Season for Peace and Nonviolence Opening Event
Begin our celebration with an introduction to heroes of peace and nonviolence and activities for adults and children at this lively and interactive program of song, film, theater, and inspiration. Special children’s program and crafts. Special exhibit: King-Ikeda-Gandhi exhibit from Soka Gakkai International-USA --A Buddhist Association for Peace, Culture and Education. (Exhibit will remain for viewing at Unity on Sunday, Jan. 31st.) Location: Unity in the Gold Country, 180 Cambridge Court, Grass Valley.

Tuesday, February 2 –March 23 – 6:30-9:30 pm
Parenting from the Inside Out Instructor: Aida Baker, MFT Registered Intern #58844
Based on the book, Parenting From the Inside Out, by Dan Siegel and Mary Hartzell, parents will learn how a deeper self-understanding will lead to more effective and joyful parenting. This 8 week course will give parents tools for self exploration that will support their ability gain more mastery over undesirable reactions to their children’s behaviors and in turn develop more secure bonding patterns. Donation requested: $40.00 for 8-week course. Pre-registration required . For further information please call Aida @ 530-263-6882 Location: Peace Center of Nevada County, 216B Main Street (next to SYRCL), Nevada City. 530 265-0500.

Wednesday, February 3-March 10 (6 Wednesdays)—6:30-8:30 pm
Compassionate Communication with Terri Harmon, M.A.
Explore how our words and our thoughts both create and interfere with compassionate communication and connection – with ourselves and with others. Gain clarity about our own thoughts, feelings, desires, and strategies. Learn choices for moving beyond defensiveness. Connect compassionately with ourselves. Communicate compassionately with others. * February 3 is an introductory evening, open to all, by donation (donations apply towards tuition for those who continue) cost: $125. For more info contact Terri @ 530 432-7818 Location: Peace Center of Nevada County, 216B Main Street (SYRCL Building), Nevada City. 530 265-0500.

Friday, February 5, 7:00 pm
“Disarm” – film on Detecting and Disarming LAND MINES
82 countries worldwide are dealing with explosive remnants of war. Between 15,000 and 20,000 civilians per year are killed or maimed by unexploded devices. 25% of these are children under the age of 15. The film features the woman who won the Nobel Peace Prize for her work on disarming land mines. The program will include a display of a land mine detector and a discussion of ways to become involved. For more information call: 274-1519 Location: Sierra Center for Spiritual Living, 119 Florence Ave., Grass Valley

Friday, February 5-Sunday, February 7
Alternatives to Violence Project Basic Workshop
Unique opportunity for community members to participate in a prison workshop to be held at the Washington Ridge Fire Camp. More Information about AVP at: http://www.avpcalifornia.org/
Friday evening 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm, Saturday, 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Sunday, 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Prior clearance by prison authorities required. Apply by contacting Joyce Banzhaf, (530) 477-7455

Sunday, February 7, 2:00 pm
Film—PRAY THE DEVIL BACK TO HELL
This film chronicles the remarkable story of courageous Liberian women who came together to end a bloody civil war. It was winner of the Best Documentary, Tribeca Film Festival. Film showing by Gather the Women. Suggested Donation $5 - $10 to cover film costs. Location: Unity in the Gold Country, 180 Cambridge Court, Grass Valley.

Friday, February 12, 7:00 pm
Film--At the River I Stand (MLK)
Memphis, Spring 1968, marked the dramatic climax of the Civil Rights movement. At the River I Stand skillfully reconstructs the two eventful months that transformed a local labor dispute into a national conflagration, and disentangles the complex historical forces that came together with the inevitability of tragedy at the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This 58-minute documentary brings into sharp relief issues that have only become more urgent in the intervening years: the connection between economic and civil rights, the debate over violent vs. nonviolent change and the demand for full inclusion of African Americans in American life. 1994 by Erik Barnouw who received the Award for Best Documentary, Organization of American Historians. Donation requested, no one turned away. Location: Sierra Center for Spiritual Living, 119 Florence Ave, Grass Valley

Saturday, February 13, 9:30-11:30 am
Children’s Event--Peace Heroes
Children are introduced to some of the many Peace heroes found on the shelves of our Nevada County Public Library. Library staff and Peace Center volunteers will lead this “Show and Tell” demonstration of stories of people of many different ages and countries who have stood for peace. Children will be invited to pick a Peace Hero to learn about and represent that person in the Parade of Heroes of Peace and Nonviolence at the final event of our celebration of A Season for Nonviolence on March 27th. Location: Community Room, Madelyn Helling Public Library.

Saturday, February 13, 4:00-6:00 pm
Labyrinth Walk with Lynn Goodman
Location: Grass Valley United Methodist Church

Tuesday, February 16, 6:30 pm
Film--Gandhi
starring Ben Kingsley. Benefit for the Peace Center of Nevada County. A revival screening of the epic film of the life of Mahatmas Gandhi and his development of the strategy of nonviolence to fight injustice and bring social change. See it again on the big screen and bring a friend who appreciates Gandhi’s contribution. A must-see if you missed it the first time! Tickets on sale now at Briar Patch and Del Oro box office. Location: Del Oro Theater.

Friday, February 19, 7:00 pm
Spiritual Cinema-- Ocean of Pearls
This brilliant first feature from Sarab Neelam, M.D. depicts the universal quest for identity. As a Sikh in North America, Dr. Amrit Singh is of two worlds, but belongs to neither. “To my father, the turban is an article of faith,” says Amrit. “To me, it means I better make damned sure I'm not late for my flight.” When he is offered a prestigious position at a Detroit hospital, the young surgeon sees an opportunity to start fresh, only to discover that his appearance may threaten his success. What happens when our dreams seem to clash with our heritage? Perhaps it is through the collusion of the old ways and the new that we find out who we are. 97 min. in English. Written and directed by Sarab Neelam. Location: Sierra Center for Spiritual Living, 119 Florence Ave, Grass Valley

Saturday, February 20, 9:30-11:30 am
Children’s Program – Songs of Peace
Tanya Rentz will entertain and teach children’s songs of peace from around the world. Location: Library CommunityMeeting Room, Madelyn Helling Library.

Saturday, February 20 –1:00-3:00 pm
Israel and Palestine: Nonviolent Efforts Towards Peace with Justice
Panel discussion, led by Jacob Pace, Communication and Grants Coordinator of Interfaith Peace-Builders. There are both Israelis and Palestinians who are working together towards a nonviolent end to the occupation, and to actualize a vision of a shared future with equal rights, justice and dignity for all. The panel will describe their efforts and discuss possibilities for our solidarity activities. Location: Community Room, Madelyn Helling Library.

February 20-27
Gaden Shartse Monks
Sand Mandala at St. Joseph's Cultural Center Sunday

February 21—1:30-3:00 pm
A Council of Elders “To War or Not to War?”
A panel discussion and sharing of life's experiences regarding the topics of the militarization of US culture, pacifism, Conscientious Objection, and thoughts about what might be considered a “just" war. Location: Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains, 246 So. Church St., Grass Valley

Wednesday, February 24 – 7:00 pm
Tibetan Buddhist View of Nonviolence
Location: St. Joseph's Cultural Center

Friday, February 26, 7:00 pm
Film--A Force More Powerful—Part 1- “A Force More Powerful”
shows how Gandhi’s tactic of nonviolent power overcame oppression and authoritarian rule in six different parts of the world. This episode chronicles: 1) the use of nonviolent power in the Civil Rights and desegregation movement in the Southern U.S. in the 1960’s, 2) Gandhi and his followers using civil disobedience and boycotts against British rule in India in the 1930’s, and 3) the successful campaign of nonviolent mass action against apartheid in South Africa in 1985. Location: Sierra Center for Spiritual Living, 119 Florence Ave, Grass Valley

Saturday, February 27, 9:30-11:30 am
Children’s Program – Shingebiss
Thea Blair presents a Chippewa shadow puppet tale about a little duck who practices nonviolence. Location: Community Room, Madelyn Helling Library.

Saturday, February 27 –12:30-3:30 pm
“Living Peace” Workshop with Shirley McDonald
It can seem like an overwhelming job when we think about what we can do to create a world of peace, but as we will discuss in this workshop, there are many small steps we can take in our lives that will ripple out in ever-widening circles, to create an impact. As Gandhi said, “We must BE the peace we want to see in the world.” During this workshop, we will look at the ways we can “live” peace, beginning with ourselves as individuals, and spreading it out to within our homes, our communities, and to the world looking at the quadrants of the physical, mental, spiritual, and social-emotional planes. Location: Community Room, Madelyn Helling Public Library.

Sunday, February 28—10:30 am
Aman Motwane author of Yes, You Can Change the World Guest Speaker at Unity in the Gold Country
12:00—2:00 pm -- Workshop with Aman Motwane. (Fee to cover expenses.) Location: Unity in the Gold Country, 180 Cambridge Court, Grass Valley.

Friday, March 5, 7:00 pm
Film--A Force More Powerful—Part 2- “A Force More Powerful”
shows how Gandhi’s tactic of nonviolent power overcame oppression and authoritarian rule in six different parts of the world. This episode covers: 1) The resistance of Danish leaders against German occupation in 1940 using “resistance disguised as collaboration” which helped the underground resistance save most of Denmark’s 7000 Jews, 2) Striking workers in Poland in 1980 for independent unions, leading to Solidarity’s becoming the governing political party in 1989, and 3) Chilean workers’ nonviolent protests in 1983 leading to the downfall of the military dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet. Location: Sierra Center for Spiritual Living, 119 Florence Ave, Grass Valley

Friday-Sunday, March 5-7 pm
Building Community through Peaceful Communication
an experiential workshop facilitated by the Alternatives to Violence Project/California, Friday evening 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm, Saturday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Sunday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Space is limited. Register by contacting Joyce Banzhaf (530) 477-7455. Location: Peace Center of Nevada County, 216B Main Street (SYRCL Building), Nevada City.

Saturday, March 6, 10:00 a.m.-12 noon
Connecting Generations: A Special Opportunity for Elders!
Presented by Sharon Davisson & Susan Hopkins from NonViolence in the Lives of Children Project and Grandmothers for Peace. Whether you are a grandparent, a neighbor, an aunt or uncle, you have much to contribute to the younger generation. Please join us to share and explore activities which build upon the values we wish to pass along to children and create loving relationships as well. We'll bring: resources, children's books, quilts, family stories, and journals. Please bring your own ideas, as well. Come and let's all share! Location: Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains, 246 So. Church Street, Grass Valley

Saturday, March 6 - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
"Water: Sacred and Profaned"
This one-day workshop will address the question, "How do we defend water for life and peace in our communities, region, and throughout the earth?" Featured speaker, Nancy Price, of the Alliance for Democracy, along with other area resource persons, will focus on three urgent areas: Climate change and the rights of the earth; the commodification and privatization of water; and the right of all life to have access to clean water. This event is arranged by Earth Justice Ministries. Pre-registration is desired, but not required. A sliding scale donation is requested from $0 to $25. For more information, or to register, please leave a message at (530) 274-1320, or email Brian Fry at: donnafry087@comcast.net Location: Nevada City United Methodist Church, 433 Broad St. ("at the top of Broad St.").

Friday, March 12, 7:00 pm
Film--TBA
Location: Sierra Center for Spiritual Living, 119 Florence Ave, Grass Valley

Saturday, March 13, 9:30-11:30 am
Children’s Program--Karen Olson, Storyteller
Location: Library CommunityMeeting Room, Madelyn Helling Library.

Tuesday, March 16, 7:00 pm
Slide Show -- Inspiring Water Solutions in India with Cathe Fish
Location: Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains, 246 So. Church Street, Grass Valley

Friday, March 19, 7:00 pm
Spiritual Cinema --(film TBA)
Location: Sierra Center for Spiritual Living, 119 Florence Ave, Grass Valley

Saturday, March 20
PEACE MARCH & RALLY
March 20 marks the 8th anniversary of the US occupation in the Middle East. Join the Peace Center for a Peace March and rally to follow with music and speakers addressing the war and peace issues of our times. Visit www.ncpeace.org for more information.

Saturday, March 20, 9:30-11:30 am
Children’s Program--Karen Olson, Storyteller
Location: Library CommunityMeeting Room, Madelyn Helling Library.

Saturday, March 20 –1:00-3:00
An Inside Out Look at Peace
led by Bob Mackura of Soulworkers Speaker & Discussion – The path to long-term peace has its roots in individual awakening. By being in harmony with our inner selves, understanding how our ideas of what constitutes “peace” change as humans evolve, we are better prepared to radiate peace to everyone we meet and collectively can change the world. Led by Bob Mackura of Soulworkers Centre City – Donation – Call 798-9190 for more info. Location: Community Room, Madelyn Helling Library.

Sunday, March 21-- 4:00-6:00 pm
Labyrinth Walk with Lynn Goodman
Location: Unity in the Gold Country

Thursday, March 25—7:00 pm
Peace, the Body, and What We Eat with Dr. Dale Jacobson, D.C.
Location: Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains, 246 So. Church St., Grass Valley

Saturday, March 27, 1:30 pm
Celebration of Cesar Chavez and parade of Heroes of Peace and Nonviolence (Closing Event)
Location: St. Canice Center, 236 Reward Street, Nevada City.

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