Affinity GroupsThe PCNC forms focal groups, develops independent activities and engages in collaborative projects, at the local, regional and national levels, aimed at accomplishing our mission and advancing a global community of peace, and equality. If you would like to propose an affinity group click on the link below, fill in, and return by e-mail or snail mail to PCNC. Proposals will be considered at the next spokescouncil meeting which you are encouraged to attend. Propose an affinity group. Women in Black | Military Recruiter in School | Grandmothers for Peace | Conscientious Objectors Group | Food Democracy Alliance | The Way of Peace | Alternative Energy Women in Black (WIB)We stand in silence, because words alone cannot express the tragedy that wars and hatred bring. We stand in black, mourning for lives broken or lost through violence in the U.S., Iraq, Afghanistan, Palestine/Israel, the Sudan and in ALL wars. We stand in witness to the suffering of victims of violence all over the world. We stand in solidarity with people all over the world who struggle for justice and peace. We stand convinced that the world's citizens can learn the difference between justice and vengeance, and can call world leaders into accountability to employ nonviolent means to resolve conflicts. An International Women's Peace Network, WIB was started by Israeli women in Israel in 1988, standing in silent protest against the occupation of Gaza and the West Bank and has since spread world-wide. WIB began standing in the US on 9-11-01. Nevada County Women in Black have been standing weekly on the Broad Street bridge since February 2003. During the winter months we stand from 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. on Thursdays, in the summer months from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Please join us, wearing black and prepared to be silent. Men resonating with the aim of WIB are welcome to join us, wearing black, standing on the opposite side of the bridge. Please contact Elizabeth at ormadillo@earthlink.net for more information, as the times do vary with the changing of the light. The website for Women in Black is here. Military Recruiters in the SchoolsWe are parents, relatives and community members who are concerned about the presence of the military in our middle and high school campuses. Our purpose is to counter the military presence, including recruiters, JROTC, and speakers, in our high schools. Recruiters make many false promises!. Our children deserve to know what they are signing up for and what alternatives for college funding and careers exist BEFORE they enlist. We plan to accomplish this by having concerned adults and students learn the facts and information, so we can present the alternatives to our young adults. To keep your records out of the hands of recruiters and protect personal information from the Pentagons illegal data base, click on the following links: opt out form for schools, and opt out info form for the data base. Grandmothers for PeaceThis is a local chapter of Grandmothers For Peace International, which began in 1982. Each chapter decides what their aims and activities will be; emphasis may be placed on protests — e.g., nuclear testing, the School of the Americas, etc. — or making up kits of supplies for the children in Iraq. The mission statement for GFP is "To create a world of peace for this, and future, generations." You don't have to be a biological grandmother to join, just be concerned about leaving a better world for "the grandchildren." Our local group began in March 2004. Our focus is on positive actions that will bring awareness to the community and inspire action. The members who attend the meetings will decide and plan future actions. Our meetings are held at the PCNC office on the first Tuesday of each month, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. To receive notification of meetings and activities, send an e-mail to grannies4peace@hotmail.com with your e-mail address. If you have questions, call Shirley McDonald at 265.5545. Conscientious Objectors GroupOur mission is to serve as a resource for individuals who are examining their choices about participation in the military, war, and Selective Service registration. We provide information and support to those who find that such participation would be against their consciences and to people dealing with various concerns about the draft. Current Objectives include: 1. Develop education for and outreach to the community about conscientious objection issues, selective service and the draft. Examples would be curricula specific to parents of young children and curricula specific to teens and young adults. 2. Become prepared to provide counseling regarding options should a draft be reinstated. 3. Serve as a local resource for
Call Peter at 288.3600 or Donna at 292.3522 for more information, or write to ncteachpeace@yahoo.com Food Democracy AlliancePurpose Current Objectives: For more information, contact Rita at 288-3600. The Way of PeaceFor more information contact Linda Lee 432.5222, lindalee@dragonhillart.com Alternative EnergyFor more information contact Alan Stahler 477.6654, stahler@kvmr.org |
 Peace Center Film Forum - 2nd and 4th Mondays, 316 West Main, Grass ValleyApril 28, 2008 7:30 pm: Meetings and Events!Next Peace Center Meeting Peace VigilThursdays 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Raise Hell for Molly Ivens DayThird Friday of the month at noon near Rep. Doolittle's office in Granite Bay. Bring pots and pans and make noise to end the war in Iraq. Phone Peace Center and leave message for Rio if you would like to carpool. Grandmothers for PeaceFirst Tuesday of each month 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Nevada City Co-Housing Music Room For more news & information, go to our bulletin page or check the newsletter. |
Education and Action for Peace and Social 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. Bulletin Subscriptions!If you want to receive our bulletins by email, please sign up here. How To Reach UsEmail: Address: Office Hours: Telephone: Anti-RecruitmentHigh School and College organizers can contact the Peace Center regarding Counter-Recruitment efforts or coordination of peace activities between campuses. Email Peace Center with "Add me to the Student Activists email list" in the subject line.
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