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Peace Center Events

Saturday, September 11, 1:00 - 4:30 PM

VIDEOS FOR PEACE presents

Dalai Lama Renaissance

With Guest appearance by Director and Producer Khashyar Darvich

Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church, 55 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek 94596

Sponsored by Mt. Diablo Peace & Justice Center.

Co-sponsored by FriendlyFavors.org, the Peace Committee of the Social Justice Council of MDUU Church and the Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County

Dalai Lama Renaissance At the edge of the Millennium, The Dalai Lama of Tibet invited 40 of the West's leading, most innovative thinkers in their respective fields to his residence tucked away in the Himalayan mountains of Northern India to discuss the world's problems and how we can solve them. What transpired was unexpected and powerful, and was captured by an 18 person, 5 camera film crew from The Wakan Foundation for the Arts during the week-long meeting and exploration of the future of mankind. The resulting feature-length documentary, Dalai Lama Renaissance, produced and directed by Khashyar Darvich, is narrated by Harrison Ford, and has won 12 international awards and is the official selection of over 40 international film festivals.

So successful was the film that a second volume was produced: Dalai Lama Renaissance Volume 2: A Revolution of Ideas. Where the first Dalai Lama Renaissance film led audiences on their own inner journey of personal transformation, the second volume is a more in-depth, intimate discussion between the Dalai Lama and some of the greatest thinkers of our time.

Volume One and a portion of Volume Two will be shown, with a refreshments and discussion/Q&A with the Director in between them.

Admission: NEW PRICES: $15 ($12 for Peace Center and MDUUC members). $7 Students. No one turned away for lack of funds.

View trailer at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBbuyZIRXjA

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Wednesday, September 28, 7:00 PM
Conversations with Terrorists: Middle East Leaders on Politics, Violence and Empire / An Evening with Reese Erlich
Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church, 55 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek 94596
Peabody Award winning journalist Reese Erlich returns to Walnut Creek to talk about his new book, Conversations with Terrorists: Middle East Leaders on Politics, Violence and Empire.

Drawing on original research and firsthand interviews, Conversations with Terrorists offers critical portraits of six Middle Eastern leaders who are sometimes labeled as terrorists: Syrian president Bashar Al-Assad, Hamas top leader Khaled Meshal, Israeli politician Geula Cohen, Iranian Revolutionary Guard founder Mohsen Sazargara, Hezbollah spiritual advisor Grand Ayatollah Mohammed Fadlallah, and former Afghan Radio and Television Ministry head Malamo Nazamy. Veteran journalist Reese Erlich offers them a chance to explain key issues and to respond to charges leveled by the United States. Critiquing these responses and synthesizing a broad range of material, Erlich shows that yesterday’s terrorist is today’s national leader, and that today’s freedom fighter may become tomorrow’s terrorist. He concludes that the global war on terror has diverted public attention from the war’s real goal—expanding U.S. influence and interests in the Middle East—and offers policy remedies.

Erlich will be available to sign copies of his new book along with his previous works, Dateline Havana and The Iran Agenda.

Admission: $15 ($12 Peace Center members); $7 students. No one turned away for lack of funds.
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Saturday, October 23, 1:00 - 6:00 PM
Awakening the Dreamer Changing the Dream Symposium
Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church, 55 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek

Through dynamic group interactions, leading edge information, and inspiring multimedia, participants of this half-day event are inspired to reconnect with their deep concern for our world, and are empowered to make a difference.

Designed with the collaboration of some of the finest scientific, indigenous and activist minds in the world, the Symposium explores the current state of our planet from a new perspective, and connects participants with a powerful global movement to reclaim our future.

It is an exploration of four questions:

*Where Are We? - An examination of the state of environmental, social justice and spiritual/personal well-being
*How did We Get Here? - Tracing the root causes that lead to our current imbalance
*What's Possible for the Future? - Discovering new ways of relating with each other, with the Earth and looking at the emerging Movement for change
*Where do We go from here? - Considering the stand we want to be in the world and our personal and collective impact

If you are ready to be disturbed, inspired and moved to action, and to be introduced to a thriving community of committed cohorts, then join us in exploring the most critical concerns of our times, and discover new opportunities to make a real difference in accelerating the emergence of an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling, and socially just human presence on this planet!

$20-$30 Suggested Donation
$16-$24 Peace Center members and Church members
$10 Students
No one turned away for lack of funds.

atch this powerful short video : http://www.fouryearsgo.org/

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LET'S GET GLEANING!
Monday morning produce drop-off for Monument Crisis Center at 55 Eckley Lane at the Peace Center office

Wheelbarrow of veggies

THANKS TO YOU, WE HAVE DELIVERED OVER 350 LBS OF PRODUCE TO MONUMENT CRISIS CENTER

Food donations are down all over our county and fresh food donations are even worse. We all know someone with fruit trees that need picking. PLEASE ask your friends and family if they would give that fresh fruit or extra vegetables form your garden to the Monument Crisis Center.

The plan for gleaning is that those of you with more home grown produce than you can use should harvest over the weekends, then drop off your garden's treasures at the Peace Center Office on Mondays between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. We will arrange for transport to MCC. If you have a tree to pick, let us know.

For more information: Mt. Diablo Peace & Justice Center, 925-933-7850 Directions at www.mtdpc.org/Contact

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Ongoing Peace Center Classes

Thursday, September 16, 7:00 - 9:00 PM (Third Thursdays)
Nonviolence Study and Discussion Group
Mt. Diablo Peace & Justice Center, Sequoia Room, 55 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek

We will view the next segments of Richard Attenborough’s “Gandhi”, including Gandhi’s trial for sedition, his Salt March, and the Dharasana Salt Works ‘raid’, then discuss why he asks for the maximum sentence, the function of civil resisters, and how they free the British and themselves from empire.

Then we start chapter six, “The Sweet Sound of Order”, of Michael Nagler’s masterwork, “The Search for a Nonviolent Future”, with questions like: What was Gandhi’s Constructive Programme? What were its principles? What would Constructive Programme look like now in America?

The group is guided by Lorin Peters, who has served on a peacemaking team many summers in Israel-Palestine. He has taught ‘Alternatives to Violence’, based on Gandhi’s principles of nonviolence, to high school seniors since 1972. For more info, call 510-207-6720, or email lorinpeters@yahoo.com.

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Other Bay Area Events

Wednesday, September 8, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Join the debate between Rep. George Miller and Tea Party opponent Rick Tubbs
Travis Credit Union Auditorium, 1 Travis Way, Vacaville
Join the audience during a live debate on September 8th in Vacaville from 6 pm to 7 pm between me and my opponent in the November election. A Tea Party Republican is running against me who would take America back to the failed policies of George W. Bush that rewarded Wall Street and big insurance companies and wrecked the economy. My challenger, Rick Tubbs, would extend the Bush tax cuts for the rich, cut spending on critical community services, and eliminate regulations that hold corporations accountable, protect workers' lives and safeguard consumers. We can't go back to that. We must keep moving America forward.

Please let me know if you can attend the debate, and let me know if you want to order a T-Shirt, a bumper sticker or a lawn sign. Email: dave@georgemillerforcongress.com. Thank you for your support!
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Thursday, September 9, 1:00 - 10:00 PM
9/11 Film Festival
Grand Lake Theater, 3200 Grand Avenue, Oakland
This is our sixth yearly event goes on for most of the day. Headliners include Mickey Huff, David Chandler, and Steven Jones. And there will be updates from other 9/11 truth groups around the state.
Schedule:
1:00 Film: The Hard Evidence Tour, Sydney, Australia, Steven Jones
2:36 Film: Cover up in Oklahoma
3:38 Film: AE 1000 SF Press Conference
4:47 Northern CA 9/11 group updates
5:37 Intro to evening program
6:57 Speaker: Mickey Huff
7:27 Peter Phillips & Mickey Huff
7:37 AE911Truth update: Scott Page
7:47 Eutectic video
7:57 Speaker: David Chandler (includes his WTC 7 video)
8:37 Filmmaker Brett Smith introduces film
8:40 World Premiere of Hypothesis (about Steven Jones)
9:30 Speaker: Peter Phillips
10:15 Music videos
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Friday, September 10, 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Town Hall Meeting with Congressman John Garamendi
Fireside Room, Gateway Complex, Rossmoor, Walnut Creek
Congressman Garamendi will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting in Rossmoor on Monday August 16th from 6:30-8:00PM. The Town Hall Meeting will be held in the Fireside Room at the Gateway Complex inside the Rossmoor Living Community. The event is being sponsored by the Rossmoor Lions Club and residents of the 10th Congressional District are welcome to attend as well.
Be sure to show up early as space/seating may be limited.
If you need any additional information please contact contact: Rex Fraser, 817-7207, or Florence Kleinfeld, 287-9530
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Saturday, September 11, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
12th Annual Power to the Peaceful Festival, , Speedway Meadow, Golden Gate Park
9th Annual 9/11 Truth Rally/March from the Panhandle through Golden Gate Park to the 12th Annual Power to the Peaceful Festival, 10:00 AM rally, Oak & Fell @Ashbury, San Francisco

Visionary musician and human rights worker, Michael Franti, along with Guerrilla Management present the 12th Annual Power to the Peaceful Festival (PTTP) at Speedway Meadow in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Beginning in 1998, this diverse music, arts, action and yoga festival has become a premiere San Francisco tradition dedicated to educating attendees on issues of social justice, non- violence, cultural co-existence and environmental sustainability. With over 70,000 attendees, PTTP has grown from a local community based event to one of the nation’s largest free annual music festivals in the U.S. PTTP features a variety of international musicians, visual artists, renowned keynote speakers and over 200 exhibitors and green vendors.

Our rally begins at 10:00 am @ the Panhandle (between Oak and Fell at Ashbury).
11:00 am we begin our march up Ashbury to Haight, through Golden Gate Park to Speedway Meadows and to the Festival which lasts until 5:00 pm.
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Saturday, September 11, 1:00 - 10:00 PM
9/11 Film Festival
Bal Theater, 14808 E. 14th Street, San Leandro, CA 94578
This event will feature speakers such as David Chandler, but will also include movies that are more accessible to people who have not studied the events of 9/11 before.
Schedule:
1:00 Film: 9/11: Press for Truth
2:30 Film: War Promises
3:45 Break
4:00 Film: The Hard Evidence Tour, Sydney, Australia, Steven Jones
6:00 Speaker: Mickey Huff
6:30 SATYAGRAHA - 100 Years of Nonviolence
7:00 AE911Truth update: Scott Page
7:10 Eutectic Steel
7:20 Speaker: David Chandler
8:30 Filmmaker Brett Smith introduces film
8:40 Film: Hypothesis (about Steven Jones)
9:30 Speaker: Servando Gonzalez
10:00 Music
Tickets available at http://www.ticketweb.com/snl/VenueListings.action?venueId=210154510-614-1224
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Saturday, September 11, 7:00, 9:00 PM
9/11 Film Festival
Viz Cinema, 1746 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94115
John Wright will give introductions to each film.
Opening Night: Double Feature with Q & A
7:00 pm 9/11: Press For Truth
9:00 pm Hypothesis
415-525-8600
Double Feature Tickets: $10. Available Online via VIZ website.
VIZ Website with Details: http://www.newpeopleworld.com/films/films-9-2010/#911_2010
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Sunday, September 12, 2:00 PM
Middle East Study Group of Contra Costa presents: GAZA: THIRST FOR JUSTICE
Orinda Community Church, 10 Irwin Way, Orinda.
Video and presentations by Gaza Freedom Flotilla participant Kathy Sheetz and Palestinian leader Ziad Abbas.
A benefit for the MAIA Project of Middle East Childrens Alliance.
Free admission. Donations for project will be requested.
For more information contact Rick Sterling at 925.639.2670
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Sunday, September 12, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
The Gaza "Freedom" Flotilla : An Afternoon with Paul Larudee
1955 Napa Avenue, Berkeley
Two years ago a small nonprofit sailed two boats into the Port of Gaza, an event that inspired thousands around the world to actively oppose the Israeli blockade of Gaza. On Memorial Day of this year, a flotilla of boats carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza was attacked in international waters, resulting in nine deaths.
Paul Larudee will discuss his participation in both of these events.
Suggested donation, $10, but no one turned away for lack of funds.
Sponsored by the Bay Area Labor Committee for Peace and Justice. For further information, contact Joseph Woodward, 510-748-9811 or jwoodward@jwoodward.best.vwh.net
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Sunday, September 12, 7:30 PM
Circle of Peace: A Community Evening of Song, Reflection and Renewal / A Benefit for Disaster Relief in Pakistan
Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, 1924 Cedar St., Berkeley, 94709
Singing together songs of sorrow and hope, of the wounds of war, and the promise of peace. Led by Betsy Rose and Melanie DeMore, with Other Guest Artists.
Suggested Donation $15-25
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Thursday, September 16, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Afghanistan: Occupation, Wikileaks, and accused Whistle-blower Army Pfc. Bradley Manning
Humanist Hall, 390 27th Street, Oakland (Between Telegraph and Broadway)
Featuring:
* Daniel Ellsberg, Pentagon Papers whistle-blower
* Tom Hayden, author and activist
* Carl Davison, US Marine/Army vet of Guantanamo Bay, Africa, and Asia
* Wikileaks "Collateral Murder" video screening
* Aimee Allison, author and KPFA Morning Show Host
Presented by Courage to Resist, with the help of Veterans for Peace-Bay Area Chapter, National Lawyers Guild Bay Area Military Law Panel, CodePink, War Resisters League-West, Iraq Veterans Against the War-Bay Area, and BAY-Peace

The Bradley Manning defense fund is hosted by Courage to Resist
(http://www.couragetoresist.org) in collaboration with the Bradley Manning Support Network (http://www.bradleymanning.org).

$5 requested donation at the door for event expenses, with a pitch during the event for the defense effort.
Wheelchair accessible via the 411 28th Street entrance. For more info, or to make a tax-deductible donate, please contact Courage to Resist at 510-488-3559 or courage(at)riseup.net
Contact: Adam Szyper-Seibert, courage@riseup.net, 510-488-3559
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Saturday, September 18, 4:00 PM
School of the Americas-Contra Costa Branch Meeting
Home of Natalie Russell*
We're gathering up all SOAW enthusiasts for an update on all the happenings this year and to provide info for those of us who will be traveling to Ft. Benning, GA. in November. Attendees can let me know by email and I can give directions to my house for anyone who needs that.
*For location and directions, call (925) 934-0759 or email russell1626@juno.com
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Sunday, September 19, 8:00 AM Sign-in, 9:00 AM Start
12th Annual United Nations Association-East Bay Chapter Run for Peace
Cesar Chavez Park, Berkeley
Run, jog or walk along the spectacular "Path for Peace" in Cesar Chavez Park along the SF Bay. Enjoy great prizes for individuals and teams! Join millions around the world celebrating the International Day of Peace to raise awareness about our commitment to fulfill the universal yearning for peace.

Bring friends and family to share your interest and concerns about global peace and security. Leverage your passion by making a pledge for peace and justice in the world that your family and friends can support.
To register for for more information: http://www.unausaeastbay.org/runforpeace/
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Wednesday, September 22, 7:00 PM
Robert Fisk on “Lies, Misreporting, and Catastrophe in the Middle East”
First Congregational Church of Berkeley, 2345 Channing Way (@ Dana), Berkeley
The Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA) presents the intrepid, witty and courageous author ROBERT FISK.
Winner of countless journalism awards and three honorary doctorates, Beirut-based Robert Fisk has reported from the Middle East for over 30 years, covering 11 major wars.
Tickets: $15 general, $10 students/low income $50 includes post-event reception plus reserved event seating in front rows. **Tickets available for Special Reception with Fisk as well!**
Only $15 tickets at area bookstores: (East Bay) Books Inc., Diesel, Moe’s Books, Pegasus/Solano, Pegasus/Shattuck, Walden Pond (SF) Modern Times.
Benefit for children in Palestine & Lebanon. No one turned away for lack of funds.
Wheelchair accessible, ASL interpreted For info: 510-548-0542, events@mecaforpeace.org
Cosponsored by: KPFA-94.1FM, Arab Film Festival, Arab Cultural Center, Bay Area Campaign to End Israeli Apartheid, Bay Area Women in Black, International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network, Jewish Voice for Peace, Palestinian Youth Network, Students for Justice in Palestine, US Palestinian Community Network
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Saturday, September 25, 9 AM – 12:00 noon (FREE lunch at noon!)
27th Annual California Coastal Clean-up
Shimada Friendship Park (at the end of Marina Bay Parkway on the Bay), Richmond
We are seeking volunteers for our 27th Annual California Coastal Clean-up at Richmond’s Marina Bay.
Last year, hundreds of volunteers helped pick-up trash and debris along our shoreline. Everything from tires to cigarette butts to plastic bottles were hauled away, helping keep our shoreline and marshland clean.

Since 1990, I’ve been organizing the annual clean-up and will be doing it again this year. Other event sponsors include The Watershed Project, City of Richmond, and Citizens Shoreline Response Team. For more information contact Kate Rauch at my office at 510-374-3231 or kate.rauch@bos.cccounty.us.
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Sunday, September 26, 2:30 PM
Hear Congresswoman Barbara Lee
Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarians, 1924 Cedar St., Bonita Ave., Berkeley 94709
Admission free; Doors open at 2:00 pm
Barbara Lee, Congresswoman, 9th Congressional District talks on war and peace, the war power, and her antiwar actions in Congress. Q&A. She was the only member of Congress who voted against the 2001 resolution that paved the way for the Afghan war.
With Aileen Clarke Hernandez Long time Activist in Peace, Justice and Human Rights.

Cosponsors: Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, East Bay Branch of Women's International League for Peace and Freedom; Ecumenical Peace Institute; Grandmothers Against the War; Berkeley-East Bay Gray Panthers; Peace Action West;
and the War and Law League.
Wheelchair Accessible. Music and refreshments

CONTACT: Annie Boddum, WILPF, 510-339-1395, annieboddum@yahoo.com
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Friday, October 1, 7:00 to 9:00 PM
The Contra Costa Democratic Party presents Joshua Holland
The United Democratic Campaign Community Center, 2737 Clayton Road, Concord

Join us at a book discussion with Joshua Holland, AlterNet senior editor/writer and author of The Fifteen Biggest Lies about the Economy: And Everything Else the Right Doesn't Want You to Know about Taxes, Jobs, and Corporate America.

Taxes kill growth. Labor unions hurt their members. Government regulation destroys jobs. These are just a few of the biggest lies in the web of misinformation spun by conservatives and the Chamber of Commerce. Holland's book dissects each malicious fiction to show how the Right is just plain wrong on the economy-wrong on jobs, wrong on the deficit, wrong on taxes, wrong on trade.

With the economy set to be the driving issue before and after the 2010 midterm elections, The Fifteen Biggest Lies about the Economy sets the record straight on every part of the conservatives' economic agenda.

Suggested donation -$5 at door
A book sale and signing will follow the presentation.
Any questions call 925-335-2647
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Thursday, Saturday, October 2, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Solar and Green Building tour
Starting location to be announced
Nor Cal Solar is joining the non-profit American Solar Energy Society (ASES) and hundreds of solar-savvy installers and grassroots organizations throughout America to collectively showcase more than 5,000 solar-powered homes, schools and businesses-- in Contra Costa County and across North America -- for the 15th Annual National Solar Tour, the world’s largest grassroots solar event.

The event is designed to introduce the solar technologies they are using to 1) drastically reduce monthly energy bills, 2) reduce harmful carbon emissions, and 3) enjoy rich tax credits and cash incentives as they improve their property values.
On October 2, 2010, Nor Cal Solar is organizing open house tours of homes and businesses in the greater Contra Costa area.

The self-guided tours, which last year attracted more than 150,000 people in 49 U.S. states and Puerto Rico, afford participants the direct perspectives of homeowners and installers about the costs, processes and economic and environmental benefits of going solar. The tours also give East Bay residents a glimpse at how a variety of solar systems look in and around structures with different architectural styles.
This event, whose theme this year is “Be Solar Inspired,” is free and open to the public Learn more about sponsoring, hosting or volunteering for a tour in your community at: http://www.NationalSolarTour.org.
For further information, contact Deborah C Donovan at 925-287-9010
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Sunday-Friday, October 10-22, 2010
Climbers for Peace 7
771 Hillmont Ct, Santa Rosa, CA 95409
Climbers for Peace (CFP) is sponsored by Sister Cities-Santa Rosa-Cherkasy and Veterans for Peace. CFP has been bringing ordinary citizens from different countries together for various outdoor adventures for many years. By demonstrating that people with different languages and cultures can cooperate in a spirit of trust and friendship, we are able to inspire people to work in harmony towards world peace.

CPF 7 will explore the canyon lands of four Southwestern States, including Zion, Bryce, Gran Canyon, Arches, Canyonlands, and Mesa Verde National Parks.
We expect 15-20 participants from Ukraine, Russia and Germany and are looking for 15-16 adventurous Americans to accompany them.

You must be physically fit and able to do fairly strenuous hikes of up to 10-13 miles with significant altitude changes and rugged terrain. We will be camping in tents and cooking our own food, so everyone will be expected to help and work together.
The cost for gas, food, passenger van and camping fees will be approximately $490-630 per person for the 2 weeks.
For additional information about CFP and the prior 6 expeditions, go to http://www.climbersforpeace.com.
Contacts: Fred Ptucha, 707-575-9680 or fptucha@sonic.net; Craig Meltzner, 707-526-6336 or meltzner@callatg.com
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Saturday, October 16, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Oktoberfest 2010
Todos Santos Plaza, Concord
Beer festiva! Live music starting at 12:00 PM. Great Food, Quality Crafts, Trashy Fashion Show, Haunted House, and More! Free admission and Parking.
Presented by Todos Santos Business Association. www.communityConcerts.com.
Be sure to visit the Peace Center's table.

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Ongoing Events