Peace Fresno http://www.peacefresno.org Action for social justice and alternatives to war Sat, 10 May 2008 07:03:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 en UPCOMING EVENTS http://www.peacefresno.org/2008/05/09/upcoming-events-9/ http://www.peacefresno.org/2008/05/09/upcoming-events-9/#comments Sat, 10 May 2008 07:03:21 +0000 admin http://www.peacefresno.org/2008/05/09/upcoming-events-9/ ]]> Peace Fresno Friends and Members,  

 
UPCOMING PEACE FRESNO EVENTS:
 
Tuesday, May 13, 7 PM
Peace Fresno business meeting. Come join us to discuss future actions. We meet at the Fresno Center for Nonviolence, 1584 N. Van Ness, Fresno. For more information, contact Scott at (559) 487-2515 or president@peacefresno.org.
 

Tuesday, May 20, 7 PM
Peace Fresno non-business meeting. Come join us for lively discussion. We meet at the Fresno Center for Nonviolence, 1584 N. Van Ness, Fresno. For more information, contact Scott at (559) 487-2515 or president@peacefresno.org.
 

Tuesday, May 27, 7 PM
Peace Fresno business meeting. Come join us to discuss future actions. We meet at the Fresno Center for Nonviolence, 1584 N. Van Ness, Fresno. For more information, contact Scott at (559) 487-2515 or president@peacefresno.org.
 
Friday, June 6, 4:30-6:30 PM
Peace Corner. Come join us for our monthly demonstration at the corners of Blackstone and Shaw in Fresno. We will continue to keep the occupation of Iraq in front of our neighbors. For more information, contact Scott at (559) 487-2515 or president@peacefresno.org.
 

  
OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST: 
 
Thursday, May 15, 7PM
It’s Our Water. Come to this public forum on the future of our water in the Valley with speakers Lloyd Carter and Nancy Price. The forum will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 2672 E. Alluvial, Clovis. It is co-sponsored by Metro Ministry, WILPF, Tehipite Chapter of the Sierra Club, and the UU’s Social Justice Committee. For more information, call Lydia Flores at (559) 435-7360.
 
Saturday, May 17
David Gan’s benefit concert. David is a singer/songwriter and host of the weekly, “Dead to the World” on KFPA. The concert will take place at the Town Hall in North Fork. TIckets are $10 and $5 for low income. Dinner is $5. For more information, call Sue Kern at (559) 877-5800.
 
Sunday, May 18, 9AM
“Creating a Culture of Peace”. Come hear this presentation on the Alternatives to Violence Project by Vicki Carroll, Dr. Jay Adams, and George Ramos. The presentation will offer a taste of the 20 hour workshop to reduce violence and recidivism. It will take place at the the Unitarian Universalist Church, 2672 E. Alluvial, Clovis. For more information, contact Sam Zutler at (559) 222-4884 or zutsam9@comcast.net.
 
Wednesday, May 21, 4-6 PM
California Voices Movie Premiere at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 2425 Fresno St., Fresno. This project involves high school and middle school students who have created 5 minute documentary videos through after school programs. For more information, contact Julie Caso at juliecaso@gmail.com or (559) 246-9322.
 
Thursday, May 29, 7-9 PM
Steven Hill, elections expert, will be speaking on 10 Steps to Repair American Democracy. Steven Hill is senior analyst for the Center for Voting and Democracy. He will be speaking at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 2672 E. Alluvial, Clovis. This event is co-sponsored by Central Valley Electoral Reform and the UU’s Social Justice Committee. There are other events tied to this presentation. For more information, contact Larry Mullen at (559) 227-0293.
  
 
OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST:
 

Counter Recruitment: Peace Fresno is a member of the Central Valley Counter Recruitment Coalition which visits Fresno high schools to distribute literature and talk with kids about alternatives to military service. We always need more volunteers. If you would like to help, contact Dan Yaseen at (559) 251-3361 or danyaseen@comcast.net.
 
Peace Fresno Membership: You should have received your Peace Fresno membership information in the mail. If not, let us know and we will send the information to you. Your membership is vital to our work. For more information, contact Dan Yaseen at (559) 251-3361 or danyaseen@comcast.net.
 
For other events of interest, see the Community Alliance Community Calendar: http://www.fresnoalliance.com/home/calendar.htm. 
 
If you are interested in very informative articles and calls to action, check out http://www.truthout.org or http://commondreams.org.
 
 
Peace,
 
Scott Key
 
President
Peace Fresno
]]> http://www.peacefresno.org/2008/05/09/upcoming-events-9/feed/ CALL ON CONGRESS TO STOP THE WAR http://www.peacefresno.org/2008/05/09/call-on-congress-to-stop-the-war/ http://www.peacefresno.org/2008/05/09/call-on-congress-to-stop-the-war/#comments Fri, 09 May 2008 18:29:24 +0000 admin http://www.peacefresno.org/2008/05/09/call-on-congress-to-stop-the-war/ ]]> STOP THE WAR

 

BRING THE TROOPS HOME NOW

 

CONTACT YOUR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS

 

NO FUNDING FOR THE IRAQ OCCUPATION

 

The number for the House switchboard in Washington is: 202-224-3121

                                                                                    800-903-0682

The direct phone numbers to your Representatives offices are:

 

Radanovich (Dist 19):   Washington 202-225-4540; Fresno 559-449-2490

Costa (Dist 20):             Washington 202-225-3341; Fresno 559-495-1620

Nunes (Dist 21):            Washington 202-225-2523; Clovis  559-323-5235;

Cardoza (Dist 18):         Washington 202-225-6131; Merced 209-383-4455;

 

Senators:

Boxer:        Washington 202-224-3553; Fresno 559-497-5109

Feinstein:   Washington 202-224-3841; Fresno 559-485-7430

 

Congressional Leaders:

 

Speaker Pelosi:                        202-225-4965

Senate Majority Leader Reid:   202-224-3542

 

 

Their websites for email are:

 Radanovich:  http://www.house.gov/radanovich/

Costa:       http://www.costa.house.gov/

Nunes:       http://nunes.house.gov/

Cardoza:    http://www.house.gov/cardoza/

Speaker Pelosi:    http://speaker.house.gov/

Boxer:       http://boxer.senate.gov/

Feinstein:    http://feinstein.senate.gov/public/

Senate Majority Leader Reid:  http://reid.senate.gov/

        

 

Don’t know your Rep?        www.house.gov/writerep

                                             www.gongress.org                                 

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UPCOMING PEACE FRESNO EVENTS:

  

Tuesday, May 6, 7 PM

Peace Fresno non business meeting. Come join us for informal conversation and to help with the annual membership letter. We meet at the Fresno Center for Nonviolence, 1584 N. Van Ness, Fresno. For more information, contact Scott at (559) 487-2515 or president@peacefresno.org.

 

Thursday, May 8, 7 PM

Independent Police Auditor (IPA) Forum. Peace Fresno along with ACLU of Northern California and other groups are co-sponsoring the forum at the First Congregational Church (The Big Red Church), 2131 N. Van Ness, Fresno.

 

Tuesday, May 13, 7 PM

Peace Fresno business meeting. Come join us to discuss future actions. We meet at the Fresno Center for Nonviolence, 1584 N. Van Ness, Fresno. For more information, contact Scott at (559) 487-2515 or president@peacefresno.org.

   

 

OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST:

 

Counter Recruitment: Peace Fresno is a member of the Central Valley Counter Recruitment Coalition which visits Fresno high schools to distribute literature and talk with kids about alternatives to military service. We always need more volunteers. If you would like to help, contact Dan Yaseen at (559) 251-3361 or danyaseen@comcast.net.

 

Empty Your Drawers. Social Action Justice and Dawa (SAJAD) is collecting donations of new and used clothing for the homeless in Fresno. The idea is to collect the clothes by April 25 for distribution on May 4. For more information, contact Teresa at (559) 360-2699 or teresab81@yahoo.com.

 

 

For other events of interest, see the Community Alliance Community Calendar: http://www.fresnoalliance.com/home/calendar.htm. 

 

If you are interested in very informative articles and calls to action, check out http://www.truthout.org or http://commondreams.org.

 

Finally, check out our updated website at http://www.peacefresno.org. 

 

Peace,

 Scott Key

 President

Peace Fresno

]]> http://www.peacefresno.org/2008/05/03/upcoming-events-8/feed/ FORUM: WHYDOES FRESNO NEED AN INDEPENDENT POLICE AUDITOR? http://www.peacefresno.org/2008/05/03/forum-whydoes-fresno-need-an-independent-police-auditor/ http://www.peacefresno.org/2008/05/03/forum-whydoes-fresno-need-an-independent-police-auditor/#comments Sat, 03 May 2008 22:32:40 +0000 admin http://www.peacefresno.org/2008/05/03/forum-whydoes-fresno-need-an-independent-police-auditor/ ]]> Why does Fresno need an

 

Independent Police Auditor?

 

“Nationally, establishment of an independent auditor is recommended

as a ‘best practices’ procedure for all law enforcement.”

 

“An independent police auditor can accomplish a balance of three key objectives, citizen satisfaction, prudent financial management, and police support.”

– 2007 Fresno Grand Jury Report

 

Speakers will discuss why an Independent Police Auditor

is needed in the City of Fresno:

Barbara Attard,

Independent Police Auditor (IPA)

for the City of San Jose

 

Ms. Attard will talk about what an IPA does, what an IPA can do for Fresno, and how she has provided oversight to the San Jose Police Department’s citizen complaint process.

Mark Schlosberg,

Police Practices Policy Director of the ACLU of Northern California

 

Mr. Schlosberg will talk about the legal responsibilities of the Police Department in the handling of constituent complaints.

There will also be testimony from citizens who have filed complants regarding

mistreatment by the Fresno City Police Department.

 

Thursday, May 8, 2008

 

7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

 

The Big Red Church

 

First Congregational Church

2131 North Van Ness Boulevard, Fresno

 

Translation available in Spanish and Hmong.                KNOW YOUR RIGHTS!

 

Sponsored by the Ministry of Outreach at First Congregational Church and

Central California Criminal Justice Committee

Cosponsors include the Fresno Area Chapter ACLU-NC, and Fresno Free College Foundation/KFCF.  Endorsed by Peace Fresno

                                “…for our Constitutional and Human Rights.” www.cccjc.org

 

For futher information please call (559) 229-9807.

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UPCOMING PEACE FRESNO EVENTS:

 

Tuesday, April 29, 7 PM

Amy Goodman comes to Fresno. Peace Fresno has canceled its meeting. The Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Committee and KFCF 88.1 FM are co-sponsoring the event. Amy will be speaking at the UU Church, 2672 E. Alluvial in Clovis. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased by calling KFCF at (559) 233-2221 or Steve Sacks at (559) 224-4426.

 

Wednesday, April 30, 3:00 PM

Peace Fresno hosts “Stir It Up” on KFCF, 88.1                                                                            

 

Friday, May 2, 4:30-6:30 PM                                                                                                                   Come join us for our monthly gathering at the corner of Blackstone and Shaw. We continue to make noise and call our neighbors to call Congress to end the war. If you can’t make it then call your senators and representatives. The Democratic majority is proposing $172 billion in war funding! Call and demand an end to the madness.

 

Saturday, May 3, 10-2 PM

National Healthcare Symposium. This event will take place at Alice Peters Auditorium, Unversity Business Center, CSU Fresno. There will be relaxed parking in Lot J. This event is co-sponsored by CSUF College of Arts and Humanities, CSUF College of Health and Human Services, Physicians for a National Health Program, Peace Fresno and others.

 

Tuesday, May 6, 7 PM

Peace Fresno non business meeting. Come join us for informal conversation. We meet at the Fresno Center for Nonviolence, 1584 N. Van Ness, Fresno. For more information, contact Scott at (559) 487-2515 or president@peacefresno.org.

 

Thursday, May 8, 7 PM

Independent Police Auditor (IPA) Forum. Peace Fresno along with the Fresno Area Chapter of the ACLU of Northern California and other groups are co-sponsoring the CCCJC / First Congregational Church Forum at the First Congregational Church (The Big Red Church), 2131 N. Van Ness, Fresno.

 

 

OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST: 

 

Saturday, April 26

Earth Day celebrations and events. There are several events taking place today. Check out the Community Alliance calendar at http://www.fresnoalliance.com/home/calendar.htm. 

 

Thursday, May 1, 3PM

May Day March for Immigrant Rights. Join others at Fulton Mall and Mariposa Street. For more information, contact Leonel Flores at (559) 341-4556.

 

now - May 1

“Dream what we can become and rejoice.” Chavez Adult School in downtown Fresno. FREE. See 155 powerful, revealing photos of the farm workers movement by George Elfie Ballis. For more information, check out www.sunmt.org.

 

OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST:

 

Counter Recruitment: Peace Fresno is a member of the Central Valley Counter Recruitment Coalition which visits Fresno high schools to distribute literature and talk with kids about alternatives to military service. We always need more volunteers. If you would like to help, contact Dan Yaseen at (559) 251-3361 or danyaseen@comcast.net.

 

Empty Your Drawers. Social Action Justice and Dawa (SAJAD) is collecting donations of new and used clothing for the homeless in Fresno. The idea is to collect the close by April 25 for distribution on May 4. For more information, contact Teresa at (559) 360-2699 or teresab81@yahoo.com.

 

 

For other events of interest, see the Community Alliance Community Calendar: http://www.fresnoalliance.com/home/calendar.htm. 

 

If you are interested in very informative articles and calls to action, check out http://www.truthout.org or http://commondreams.org.

 

Finally, check out our updated website at http://www.peacefresno.org. 

 

Peace,

 

Scott Key

 

President

Peace Fresno

]]> http://www.peacefresno.org/2008/04/25/upcoming-events-7/feed/ GATHERING FOR TIBET http://www.peacefresno.org/2008/04/20/gathering-for-tibet/ http://www.peacefresno.org/2008/04/20/gathering-for-tibet/#comments Mon, 21 Apr 2008 06:25:28 +0000 admin http://www.peacefresno.org/2008/04/20/gathering-for-tibet/ ]]>

PLEASE JOIN US

 

Candlelight Vigil and Peace Gathering for

 

PEACE, JUSTICE & RECONCILIATION

IN

TIBET AND CHINA

 

Date:               April 21, 2008

 

Time:               7 P.M.

 

Place:    Peace Garden - CSU, Fresno

 

Sponsored by:

     

Campus Peace and Civil Liberties Coalition

Peace Fresno

Fresno Center for Nonviolence

Reedley Peace Center

Women’s International League

for Peace & Freedom

Dr. Sudarshan Kapoor,

Prof. Emeritus, CSU-Fresno

Many More Groups

 

Contact:  Dr. Kapoor at (559) 435-2212

 

Parking relaxed in Lots K & L

(South of Barstow &

North of the North Gym)

]]> http://www.peacefresno.org/2008/04/20/gathering-for-tibet/feed/ UPCOMING EVENTS http://www.peacefresno.org/2008/04/20/upcoming-events-6/ http://www.peacefresno.org/2008/04/20/upcoming-events-6/#comments Mon, 21 Apr 2008 06:23:07 +0000 admin http://www.peacefresno.org/2008/04/20/upcoming-events-6/ ]]> Peace Fresno Friends and Members,  

 
UPCOMING PEACE FRESNO EVENTS:
 
Saturday, April 19
Join members of Peace Fresno at the Female Leadership Academy, a project of Advocacy Coalition of Tulare County (ACT) for Women and Girls. The event takes place at the College of the Sequoias in Visalia. The CSUF Women’s Studies Program is planning to charter a bus for the day. For more information, visit the ACT website at www.actulareco.org or call Erin at (559) 679-2114 or Robyn at (559) 779-6716. Dan Yaseen will be coordinating Peace Fresno’s involvement. He can be reached at (559) 251-3361 or danyaseen@comcast.net.
 
Monday, April 21, 7 PM
Gathering for Peace, Justice and Reconciliation for Tibet and China. Come join others at the Peace Garden at CSU Fresno at 7 pm. There will be relaxed parking in Lots K and L. This event will include music, speakers and reflection. It is co- sponsored by Campus Peace, Fresno Center for Nonviolence, WILPF, Peace Fresno and others. For more information, contact Dr. Su Kapoor at (559) 435-2212.
 
Tuesday, April 22, 7:00 PM
Earth Day film at the Unitarian Univeralist Church. Peace Fresno has canceled its meeting and encourages everyone to go watch “Kilowatt Ours.” This documentary explores the issue of energy. For more information contact Connie Young at (559) 225-2547 or visit www.KilowattOurs.org.
 
Tuesday, April 29, 7 PM
Amy Goodman comes to Fresno. Peace Fresno has canceled its meeting. The Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Committee and KFCF 88.1 FM are co-sponsoring the event. Amy will be speaking at the UU Church, 2672 E. Alluvial in Clovis. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased by calling KFCF at (559) 233-2221 or Steve Sacks at (559) 224-4426.
 
Saturday, May 3, 10-2 PM
National Healthcare Symposium. This event will take place at Alice Peters Auditorium, Unversity Business Center, CSU Fresno. There will be relaxed parking in Lot J. This event is co-sponsored by CSUF College of Arts and Humanities, CSUF College of Health and Human Services, Physicians for a National Health Program, Peace Fresno and others.
 
OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST: 
 
now - May 1
“Dream what we can become and rejoice.” Chavez Adult School in downtown Fresno. FREE. See 155 powerful, revealing photos of the farm workers movement by George Elfie Ballis. For more information, check out www.sunmt.org.
 
OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST:
 

Counter Recruitment: Peace Fresno is a member of the Central Valley Counter Recruitment Coalition which visits Fresno high schools to distribute literature and talk with kids about alternatives to military service. We always need more volunteers. If you would like to help, contact Dan Yaseen at (559) 251-3361 or danyaseen@comcast.net.
 
Empty Your Drawers. Social Action Justice abd Dawa (SAJAD) is collecting donations of new and used clothing for the homeless in Fresno. The idea is to collect the close by April 25 for distribution on May 4. For more information, contact Teresa at (559) 360-2699 or teresab81@yahoo.com.
 
 
For other events of interest, see the Community Alliance Community Calendar: http://www.fresnoalliance.com/home/calendar.htm. 
 
If you are interested in very informative articles and calls to action, check out http://www.truthout.org or http://commondreams.org.
 
Finally, check out our updated website at http://www.peacefresno.org. 
 
Peace,
 
Scott Key
 
President
Peace Fresno
]]> http://www.peacefresno.org/2008/04/20/upcoming-events-6/feed/ UPCOMING EVENTS http://www.peacefresno.org/2008/04/04/upcoming-events-5/ http://www.peacefresno.org/2008/04/04/upcoming-events-5/#comments Sat, 05 Apr 2008 06:21:04 +0000 admin http://www.peacefresno.org/2008/04/04/upcoming-events-5/ ]]> Peace Fresno Friends and Members,    

UPCOMING PEACE FRESNO EVENTS:
 
TODAY, April 4, 4:30-6:30 PM
Join us at the Peace Corner as we encourage motorists to call Congress to stop the war! The Peace Corner is located at Blackstone and Shaw in Fresno.
 
Saturday, April 5, 10-6 PM
Peace Fresno will table and flyer at Fashion Fair Mall. We will be handing out “Stop the Funding” flyers and asking people to sign a petition. If you are interested, please contact Dan Yaseen at (559) 251-3361 or danyaseen@comcast.net.
 
Tuesday, April 8, 7:00 PM
Peace Fresno non-business meeting. We will watch a video and discuss it along with other topics raised by those present. All are welcome. We meet at the Fresno Center for Nonviolence, 1584 N. Van Ness, Fresno.
 
Saturday, April 12
Pace e Bene workshop sponsored by the Interfaith Social Justice Collaborative. Peace Fresno is a co-sponsor of this event. This workshop providing training in nonviolent living and communication, peacemaking, and creative nonviolence as a process for social transformation. For more information, contact (559)346-1680 or marme@sbcglobal.net.
 
Tuesday, April 15, 7:00 PM
Peace Fresno business meeting to discuss future action. All are welcome. We meet at the Fresno Center for Nonviolence, 1584 N. Van Ness, Fresno.
 
Tuesday, April 22, 7:00 PM
Earth Day film at the Unitarian Univeralist Church. Peace Fresno has canceled its meeting and encourages everyone to go watch “Kilowatt Ours.” This documentary explores the issue of energy. For more information contact Connie Young at 225-2547 or visit www.KilowattOurs.org.
 
Tuesday, April 29, 7 PM
Amy Goodman comes to Fresno. Peace Fresno has canceled its meeting. The Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Committee and KFCF 88.1FM are co-sponsoring the event. Amy and her brother David will be speaking at the UU Church, 2672 E. Alluvial in Clovis. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased by calling KFCF at 233-2221 or Steve Sacks at 224-4426.
 
OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST:
 
Thursday, April 10, 7 PM
Interfaith Social Justice Collaborative Meeting at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 2672 E. Alluvial in Clovis. 
 
now - May 1
“Dream what we can become and rejoice.” Chavez Adult School in downtown Fresno. FREE. See 155 powerful, revealing photos of the farm workers movement by George Elfie Ballis. For more information, check out www.sunmt.org.
 
 
Peace,
 
Scott Key
 
President
Peace Fresno
]]> http://www.peacefresno.org/2008/04/04/upcoming-events-5/feed/ IPA FORUM http://www.peacefresno.org/2008/04/04/ipa-forum/ http://www.peacefresno.org/2008/04/04/ipa-forum/#comments Sat, 05 Apr 2008 06:18:23 +0000 admin http://www.peacefresno.org/2008/04/04/ipa-forum/ ]]> WHY DOES FRESNO NEED AN

 

INDEPENDENT POLICE AUDITOR?

“Nationally, establishment of an independent auditor is recommended

as a ‘best practices’ procedure for all law enforcement.”

 

“An independent police auditor can accomplish a balance of three key objectives, citizen satisfaction, prudent financial management, and police support.”

– 2007 Fresno Grand Jury Report

 

Speakers will discuss why an Independent Police Auditor

is needed in the City of Fresno:

Barbara Attard,

Independent Police Auditor (IPA)

for the City of San Jose

 

Ms. Attard will talk about what an IPA does, what an IPA can do for Fresno, and how she has provided oversight to the San Jose Police Department’s citizen complaint process.

Mark Schlosberg,

Police Practices Policy Director of the ACLU of Northern California

 

Mr. Schlosberg will talk about the legal responsibilities of the Police Department in the handling of constituent complaints.

There will also be testimony from citizens who have been

mistreated by the Fresno City Police Department.

 

Thursday, May 8, 2008

7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

The Big Red Church

 

First Congregational Church

2131 North Van Ness Boulevard, Fresno

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS!

 

Translation available in Spanish and Hmong. 

 

Sponsored by the First Congregational Church and                               

Central California Criminal Justice Committee

                                “…for our Constitutional and Human Rights.” www.cccjc.org

Cosponsors include Peace Fresno and the Fresno Area Chapter ACLU-NC

 

 

For futher information please call (559) 229-9807.

]]> http://www.peacefresno.org/2008/04/04/ipa-forum/feed/ UPCOMING EVENTS http://www.peacefresno.org/2008/03/28/upcoming-events-4/ http://www.peacefresno.org/2008/03/28/upcoming-events-4/#comments Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:45:42 +0000 admin http://www.peacefresno.org/2008/03/28/upcoming-events-4/ ]]> Peace Fresno Friends and Members,    

UPCOMING PEACE FRESNO EVENTS:

Saturday, March 29, 10 AM
Annual Chavez Day March. Peace Fresno invites you to join the march which starts at Holmes Playground.


Saturday, March 29, 1-5 PM

South Valley Peace Center commemorates 4000 American dead in . The commemoration begins at the corner of Akers and 198 in Visalia then will travel to other communities. For more information, Uncle Bill at 782-9265 or warner1@sosinet.net.Iraq

 

Sunday, March 30, 1 PM

Memorial for Cynthia Loweburg. Potluck with music at North Fork Town Hall.

 

Sunday, March 30, 12-5 PM
Peace Fresno will table at the Mariachi Festival at the Fresno Convention Center, 700 M. Street, Fresno. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Dan Yaseen at (559)251-3361 or danyaseen@comcast.net.


Tuesday, April 1, 7:00 PM
Peace Fresno business meeting to discuss future action. All are welcome. We meet at the Fresno Center for Nonviolence, 1584 N. Van Ness, Fresno.


Friday, April 4, 4:30-6:30 PM
Join us at the Peace Corner as we encourage motorists to call Congress to stop the war! The Peace Corner is located at Blackstone and Shaw in Fresno.


Saturday, April 5, 10-6 PM
Peace Fresno will table and flyer at Fashion Fair Mall. We will be handing out “Stop the Funding” flyers and asking people to sign a petition. If you are interested, please contact Dan Yaseen at (559) 251-3361 or danyaseen@comcast.net.


Saturday, April 12
Pace e Bene workshop sponsored by the Interfaith Social Justice Collaborative. Peace Fresno is a co-sponsor of this event. This workshop providing training in nonviolent living and communication, peacemaking, and creative nonviolence as a process for social transformation. For more information, contact (559)346-1680 or marme@sbcglobal.net.

 

Tuesday, April 29, 7 PM

Amy Goodman comes to Fresno. The Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Committee and KFCK 88.1FM are co-sponsoring the event. Amy and her brother David will be speaking at the UU Church, 2672 E. Alluvial in Clovis. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased by calling KFCF at 233-2221 or Steve Sacks at 224-4426.

 


OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST:


Saturday, March 29, 10:00-3:00 PM
Local Candidates Forum. This event will be held at Fresno City College in the Faculty Dining Room (corner of Weldon and College avenues) with Jack Nolan of KSEE24 as moderator.


Thursday, April 10, 7 PM

Interfaith Social Justice Collaborative Meeting at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 2672 E. Alluvial in Clovis.


now - May 1
“Dream what we can become and rejoice.” Chavez Adult School in downtown Fresno. FREE. See 155 powerful, revealing photos of the farm workers movement by George Elfie Ballis. For more information, check out www.sunmt.org. Elifie will be hosting a special showing during ART HOP on Thursday, April 3, 5-8 PM.

OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST:

Counter Recruitment: Peace Fresno is a member of the Central Valley Counter Recruitment Coalition which visits Fresno high schools to distribute literature and talk with kids about alternatives to military service. We always need more volunteers. If you would like to help, contact Dan Yaseen at 251-3361 or danyaseen@comcast.net.

For other events of interest, see the Community Alliance Community Calendar: http://www.fresnoalliance.com/home/calendar.htm. 


Peace,

 

Scott Key

President

Peace Fresno

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