Resource Center for Nonviolence

The Resource Center is joining with Barrios Unidos to build a new mixed-use community center at 1817 Soquel Avenue. 1817 Soquel Avenue will provide new meeting spaces and office and program space for both organizations, as well as housing for staff and interns, retired activists and others. This is a major undertaking for both organizations. A new web site will be posted in the next few days with background information and updated news about 1817 Soquel Avenue. Check it out: www.1817Soquel.org

The Resource Center for Nonviolence is hosting a series of informal conversations with local activists who have chosen nonviolence as a strategy for social change. You can relax in an informal setting with the opportunity to hear a good story and ask questions while munching on snacks. This Thursday, June 19th at 7:30, Louise and Joel Wallock will talk about the Conflict Resolution Series they created and taught in India. The talk will take place here, at the RCNV, 515 Broadway in Santa Cruz.

Marciano Cruz was born in Oaxaca, Mexico. For over 20 years, Marciano, also known as Chango, has been working to improve the lives of people in the greater Santa Cruz community. He is currently a staff member at the RCNV. On May 11th, Marciano received the “Most Caring Coach Award” by USA Weekend. He is being honored for his work as founder, chief organizer and president of La Liga de La Comunidad, a countywide soccer league for youth and adults.

On May 12th, Marciano was recognized with “Marciano Cruz Day” in the city of Santa Cruz and received a Mayor’s Proclamation from Ryan Coonerty during a celebration in the parking lot of the RCNV. Marciano was also presented with resolutions from John Laird of the California State Assembly and Joe Simitian of the California State Senate. In addition to his time and dedication to La Liga de La Comunidad, Marciano also enjoys surfing with his friends and helping kids learn how to surf safely with proper gear. The Beach Flats Community Garden, which is now blooming with new growth, began with the vision and dedication of Marciano and some of his friends from the neighborhood. Read More and View Photos on SC-IMC

Resource Center for Nonviolence
ANNUAL DINNER AND PROGRAM
featuring JEFF HALPER
Friday, June 27, 2008
First Methodist Church,
250 California St., Santa Cruz

5:30p.m. Hors d’oeuvres and Silent Auction.

6:00p.m. Dinner served. 7:00p.m. Program
- Dinner Catered by Michael Hernandez - .
- Silent Auction -

General reservations:
$35-100 per person sliding scale for the Dinner and Program.
PROGRAM ONLY:$7-25 sliding scale

$250 - $1000 Sponsor: reserves a table for 8.
$100 - $235 “Host” reserved seating for 2 people
$50 “Supporter” reserved seating for one person;
(If you cannot attend: consider giving a scholarship for young people
or families.)

If possible, please make Reservations by June 20 by calling 831-423-1626. Send payment to: Resource Center for Nonviolence, 515
Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 or pay at the door.

Palestinian Human Rights Lawyer Jonathan Kuttab is unable to attend. We are pleased that JEFF HALPER will be our featured speaker. Jeff is an Israeli Professor of Anthropology, and has been a leading figure within the Israeli peace movement for over thirty years. He has been head of the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions (ICAHD) for the last ten years. Halper was nominated for the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize by the American Friends Service Committee, and is author of “An Israeli in Palestine: Resisting Dispossession, Redeeming Israel.”
There will not be tickets for this event– only reservations.
Please make reservations by June 20.

For more info: 831-423-1626.

Monday May 12 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
in the parking lot behind the
Resource Center for Nonviolence
515 Broadway (near Ocean) in Santa Cruz
For info: 423-1626

Marciano Cruz has been named to receive one of three national awards of the “Most Caring Coach Award” by the USA Weekend, a magazine distributed in 600 newspapers to 23 million households each week. (Watch for the article featuring Marciano in the May 11 edition of USA Weekend in the San Jose Mercury and Santa Cruz Sentinel).

Marciano is being honored for his work as founder, chief organizer and president of La Liga de La Comunidad, a countywide soccer league.

Please join us in celebration this great honor for Resource Center staff member Marciano Cruz. For more info call: 423-1626 or 457-8003.

For more info check out these links
USA Weekend’s Most Caring Coaches awards

Santa Cruz Sentinel coverage of Marciano’s award