A Tribute to Marii Hasegawa, a lifelong champion of peace and justice, is sponsored by Richmond Friends Meeting and the Richmond Peace Education Center. Marii Hasegawa was interned as a child by the U.S. government during World War II, and since then has worked with a number of peace organizations. She was awarded the Niwano Peace Prize and lived and worked in Richmond, Virginia for many years. A screening of the 30-minute documentary "Marii Hasegawa: Gentle Woman of a Dangerous Kind" (smallstepsfilms.com) will be followed by a discussion. Free admission, and refreshments will be served. The event will take place at Richmond Friends Meeting at 4500 Kensington Avenue (in the Community Room) and will begin at 12:45 pm. All are welcome.

If you are going and can carpool, please email me:

maggiore1193@gmail.com

I live in Scottsville, and would love to meet up/drive up with other people in our area. Thanks! mm

John McCutcheon performing in Richmond on Friday, August 3rd for a concert to benefit the Richmond Peace Education Center. Proceeds from the show will go to benefit the programs of the Richmond Peace Education Center. Performance will feature songs from his album, "This Land: Woody Guthrie's America."

Tickets: $25 for adults, $10 for students and youth, and $20 for after-show reception. You can buy tickets by emailing tickets@rpec.org or by calling (804) 232-1002.

If you have any questions, you can contact RPEC by calling (804) 232-1002 or by emailing rpec@rpec.org.

For more information on John McCutcheon, please visit www.folkmusic.com

Thursday, May 24, 2012
7:15pm until 9:00pm

Ginter Park Presbyterian Church, 3601 Seminary Ave., Richmond, 23227

Speakers:
* Dr. Majid Amini, Professor of Philosophy at Virginia State University
* Dr. Michael Fischbach, Professor of History at Randolph-Macon College
* David Swanson, Peace Activist and Author

The discussion will be moderated by Richmond Peace Education Center director Adria Scharf.

This event will explore the roots of the current conflict and the costs and risks of war. The presentation will explore the recent escalation with Iran, the meaning of the current negotiations between Iran and the West, and pathways to genuine peace.

Free and open to the public.

Questions? Contact rpec@rpec.org or 232-1002.

Proponent of Nonviolence, Arun Gandhi, grandson of legendary and spiritual leader Mahatma Gandhi will present “Lessons Learned from My Grandfather: Non-violence in a Violent World”

Few names in world history evoke powerful images of integrity, courage, social harmony, and hope—as the name Gandhi does. Arun Gandhi carries within himself the same guiding principles as his grandfather, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, also known as Mahatma Gandhi.

Event Location
Pantops Shopping Center
Rt. 250 E United States
Charlottesville, VA 22901
See map: Google Maps
Event Date:
Saturday, April 28, 2012 - 11:30am - 6:00pm
Event Summary
There will be a rally for women’s rights in Abady Park in downtown Richmond on Sat., April 28, sponsored by Unite Women (www.wearewomenmarch.net). Gail Hyder Wiley and Perri Rush Brown are organizing a bus to transport folks from the Charlottesville area there and back. The bus will board at Pantops Shopping Center at 11:30 a.m., and return at 6:00 p.m. Bring bag lunch, snack, and drinks. Seats are $20; with some free seats reserved for food stamp recipients. Contact Gail at wileyreader@embarqmail.com or 434-979-6457 to reserve a seat. Please share this information with all you feel will be interested. www.t.co/3nUOKwp

While the founders of Unite Women initially decided to set up these rallies because of the assaults on reproductive rights going on all over the country, the founders and many others planning to attend share other concerns, including education, workplace equality, voter suppression, and crimes against women and children. The recent nonsense coming out of Virginia’s General Assembly has awakened many to how much is at stake if we don’t stand up to protect women’s rights. Saying “Enough is enough” will benefit ourselves, our daughters, and our granddaughters.

Forks over Knives (90 minutes)
Examines the profound claim that most, if not all, of the degenerative diseases that afflict us can be controlled, or even reversed, by rejecting our present menu of animal-based and processed foods. "Living Well" will provide a special snack. Discussion will follow the film.

CCPJ endorses May Day 2011 in Richmond, Virginia!
May 1st
Monroe Park

Workshops start at 11:00 am
Gathering and Entertainment at 3:00 pm
Rally at 4:00 pm
Parade at 5:00 pm

CCPJ will be co-hosting a workshop "So about those Wars and Occupations..."
1:00 pm (location tba, but probably in the park)

Join activists, workers, and immigrants on international worker's day to celebrate, participate and activate!
Car pool being organized from Charlottesville, drop a line at spvirginia@comcast.net to see about a ride to May Day in Richmond.

On the anniversary of the brutal invasion of Iraq, as the occupation and U.S. war-making continue unabated, we call for another massive veteran-led civil resistance at the White House. Join us! Contact StopTheseWars.org ● StopTheseWars@gmail.com for additional information.

Speakers include: Ralph Nader, Elliott Adams, Mike Ferner, Chris Hedges, Caneisha Mills, and Ann Wright.
Endorsed by (list in formation): ANSWER Coalition, CODEPINK, Courage to Resist, Delaware Valley Veterans for America, March Forward! Movement for a Democratic Society, National Assembly, Peace Action, Peace Action Montgomery, Peace of the Action, Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Against the War, United for Peace and Justice, United National Antiwar Committee, Vietnam Veterans Against the War, Voices for Creative Nonviolence, War Crimes Times, War Resisters League, Washington Peace Center, Witness Against Torture, World Can’t Wait