 EVENTS Continued Peace Center of Nevada County Peace Recruiting Workshop Saturday, March 10, 2 to 5 PM Peace Center of Nevada County, 216 B Main St., Nevada City Do you want to make a lasting change in your family, community and the world? Join us for an introductory Peace Recruiting Workshop to learn about how to interact with students and facility in our high schools. Learn about the risks and reality of military service and other alternatives for employment and further education. This workshop is sponsored by Grandmothers for Peace of Nevada County, Peace Center of Nevada County and Veterans For Peace. Please contact the Peace Center phone 265-0200 or email ncpeace@sbcglobal.net. Suggested Donation: $10 (no one turned away). SGI Buddhist Movement for Peace, Culture, and Education A video presentation with discussion Saturday, March 10, 2 to 3 PM This video features Soka Gakkai International President Daisaku Ikeda, a globally recognized author, educator and peace activist. Learn of the community-based movement where members strive to exemplify the compassion, wisdom and courageous action of Buddhism. Free. Balancing the Feminine and Masculine; Ending the War Sunday, March 11, 10:30 am Unity in the Gold Country Spiritual Center, 180 Cambridge Ct., Grass Valley (from Idaho-Maryland Road, take Whispering Pines, location across from Peaceful Valley Farm Supply) The Women’s Sacred Circle of Unity and Rev. Jerry are sponsoring a special Sunday service to mark International Women’s Day. The theme of the service is “Balancing the Feminine and Masculine Energies: Ending the War.” The service will be in the round and will include an experiential process of clearing the first Chakra issues of insecurity for both men and women, as well as balancing the energies in our minds and hearts. The event is free and open to the community. Second Sunday Cinema Soldiers, Educators, and Students film collage Sunday, March 11 7 PM Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains, 246 So. Church Street, Grass Valley Film collage: Soldiers, Educators and Students speak out on military recruitment on high school campuses. Suggested donation $5 - $10 Sponsored by UUCM and the Peace Center of Nevada County. Join us for a discussion after the film. Popcorn and refreshments available. The dramatic story of the culture clash of a young Sikh transplant surgeon facing the conflict between his core religious values and medical success. Donation Walking the Labyrinth Saturday, March 17, 9am-1pm 3rd Floor, Grass Valley United Methodist Church, 236 S. Church St., Grass Valley Walking a labyrinth, persons intentionally open themselves to the presence of the divine. This design replicates the medieval path within the French Cathedral of Notre Dame de Reims. For info, call: 530 272-1946. Stories of Peace And Cooperation Saturday March 17, 10:00 - 11:30 AM Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains, 246 So. Church Street, Grass Valley. A Saturday morning gathering of storytelling, movement and singing for all ages with Storyteller Karen Olsen. Many of the stories are interactive and playful. Sponsored by Grass Valley Friends Meeting. Free. Donations accepted. Letting go of the Past - Workshop Saturday, March 17th, 1:30 - 4:30 PM Madelyn Helling Library Community Room, 980 Helling Way, Nevada City When we are stuck in anger, resentments, old wounds or in guilt and remorse, we don't have our energy available to create what we want in the present and future. Come to this workshop with an energy-draining situation and learn a process to shift your focus. Led by Shirley McDonald. Love offering. Information, call (530) 265-5545. The People Speak A documentary by Howard Zinn Democracy is not a spectator sport! Wednesday, March 21, 7 PM Unity in the Gold Country Spiritual Center, 180 Cambridge Ct., Grass Valley (from Idaho-Maryland Road, take Whispering Pines, location across from Peaceful Valley Farm Supply) Inspired by Howard Zinn's 2004 book of the same name and his popular book A People's history of the United States, "The People Speak" is a dramatic presentation of the historic words of leaders of movements for social change—from Civil Rights to the Labor movement, Women’s Suffrage and more-- everyday people have spoken truth to power and motivated others to organize. Features celebrities like Matt Damon. Marisa Tomei, Josh Brolin, Viggo Mortensen, Kerry Washington and many more. Narrated by late historian, professor, writer and activist, Howard Zinn. This is the documentary that will Fire You Up! Suggested Donation $5.00 (no one turned away for lack of funds) Alternatives To Violence Project Three Day Basic Workshop March 30 - Apr 1 Friday: 6 PM - 9 PM, Sat 9 AM - 5 PM, Sun 9 AM - 4 PM County Supt. of Schools Board Room, 112 Nevada City Highway, Nevada City How are your relationships? Community building, Conflict Resolution, Communication. Self Awareness. Stay for the whole workshop. Open to all. The only requirement is that the participant attends voluntarily. Contact Joyce Banzhaf (530) 477-7455 or email joycebanzhaf@yahoo.com AVP is an all volunteer non-profit organization. For more information: AVP California Fees: $25 - $125 sliding scale/scholarships available. Cesar Chavez Festival Closing of a Season for Peace and Nonviolence Saturday March 31 2 - 4 PM Location to be announced. Honoring the life and ongoing legacy of this nonviolent hero. Back to Home |
 Meetings and Events!_____________________________ Palestine-Israel Working GroupMeets regularly on the second Tuesday of each month, 7:00 pm, at the Peace Center of Nevada County, 216B Main Street, Nevada City. The mission of the Palestine Israel Working Group is to educate ourselves and others about the situation in Israel/Palestine, and to work in solidarity with others to encourage a nonviolent solution to the conflict, resulting in equality and justice for all. The Thursday Vigil is suspended for the season. Everyone with similar interests is invited to attend. For more information, please call the Peace Center at 265-0200. Peace RecruitingMeeting the 1st Monday of every month at 6:00 pm at the Peace Center. U.S. Department of PeaceJoin the national campaign to promote peace and conflict
resolution at the local, state and federal levels. Grandmothers for Peace of Nevada County
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Education and Action for Peace and JusticeThe Peace Center of Nevada County honors the essential power of people in community. Through open inquiry, education, and nonviolent direct action, we nurture peace, equality, justice and dignity in ourselves, our community and our Earth.
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