Sunday, May 10, 7:00p.m. Vets Hall upstairs- VFW Post 5888, 842 Front Street, Santa Cruz A follow-up to the Eyes Wide Open exhibit, we’ll look at the cost of war with our eyes and hearts wide open, featuring a panel of veterans. All veterans from any war, their families and all Gold Star Families are …
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Title: Colombia: Nonviolent Community Resistance in the Midst of War Location: Mill Gallery, 131 Front St., Santa Cruz Description: 6:30p.m. reception, 7p.m. presentations. Chris Courtheyn is a Santa Cruz native who served on a Fellowship of Reconciliation team providing protective accompaniment in a remote rural community in the midst of the conflictive Uraba region of …
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Title: “Violence” book discussion group, led by Scott Kennedy Location: 404 King St., Santa Cruz Description: Thursdays, May 14, 21, 28, 7:30-9p.m.*Please r.s.v.p. in advance: 457-8003 or kenncruz@pacbell.net Discussion group based on the book “Violence: Reflections on a National Epidemic” by James Gilligan. Drawing on firsthand experience as a prison psychiatrist, his own family history, …
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Title: Can nonviolent action end the Israeli Occupation? The use of Boycott, Sanctions, and Divestment Location: Unity Temple, 407 Broadway, Santa Cruz Description: Sunday, May 31, 7-9:00p.m. Phyllis Bennis, fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies in Washington, DC & the Transnational Institute in Amsterdam, has authored many books on the Middle East and US …
Sunday, April 5th, 2:00 p.m. Santa Cruz Central Library 224 Church Street, S.C. No Charge! In this film, the producer of “The Rose” and “Trading Places” sets out on a journey to find the law that requires American citizens to pay income tax. In interviews with Congressmen, former IRS and FBI agents, tax attorneys and …
SATURDAY, 3-21 A critical opportunity for the new admin. in D.C. to hear our voice. Join the march in San Francisco on the anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq, in solidarity with the march in D.C. A BUS IS AVAILABLE! $20 round trip, $12 students and seniors. Meet at the S.C. Courthouse at …
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It’s what to say YES to, when you say NO to war. A federation of nearly 70 organizations from around the world and endorsed by eight Nobel Peace Laureates, the Nonviolent Peace Force (NP) is an unarmed, non-partisan coalition. In partnership with local groups, they apply proven strategies to protect human rights, deter violence and …
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Title: Amnesty International Spaghetti Feed and RaffleLocation: Live Oak Senior Center, 1777 Capitola Rd. Description: 24th Annual Amnesty International Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction and Raffle Fundraiser on Saturday, February 21 at 6 pm at the Live Oak Senior Center. (The Cold Porters will be playing again this year- With Hood Chatham on guitar, Wendy …
Tuesday, February 10th at 7:00 p.m. First Methodist Church Parlor Room – limited seating 250 California St., Santa Cruz. Conversation without the sugar coating. Please join the conversation. Sponsored by the Resource Center for Nonviolence, 831-423-1626
Title: Sunday February 2: Inlaws and Outlaws Film/Discussion Location: Santa Cruz Central Branch Library, Upstairs Meeting Room, 224 Church St. Description: Joint Film/discussion series sponsored by the Santa Cruz Public Libraries and RCNV. Cleverly weaves together true stories, both gay and straight, into a narrative that is hilarious and heartbreaking. Start Time: 2:00p.m.
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