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FREE FLOW OF INFORMATION<\/p>\n

A survey by CPNN<\/p>\n

Here are 233 events for the International Day of Peace located in all the United Staters except Alaska and South Dakota, as well as 12 events in Canada in seven provinces. In order to save space, one event is given in detail for each state and province and internet links are provided for the others.
\nThe events were listed in Google during the week of September 21-28 under the key words \u201cInternational Day of Peace\u201d and \u201cJourn\u00e9e Internationale de la Paix\u201d or were listed on the following websites:
\n– Campaign Nonviolence<\/a>
\n– International Cities of Peace Facebook<\/a>
\n– UN event map for the International Day of Peace<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In addition to the above events, there were several hundred singing events listed on the websites of
\n– One Day One Choir<\/a>.
\n– Montessori schools singing for peace<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nIn Bass River <\/a>, the International Day of Peace was marked with a ceremony that included large Peace Dove puppets being raised into the air by children from West Colchester Consolidated School. The doves played a part in a story told during the event, called \u2018Peace is a Dream Unfolding,\u2019
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CANADA<\/p>\n

PRIME MINISTER OF CANADA:<\/a> The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued a statement on the International Day of Peace. In conclusion, he said, \u201cAs we mark the International Day of Peace, and celebrate the seventieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, I encourage Canadians to reflect on how we can all stand up for human rights, and build a better country and more peaceful world.\u201d<\/p>\n

ALBERTA<\/p>\n

EDMONTON: <\/a> The Edmonton Interfaith Centre for Education & Action has organized a program of music, reflections and short talks to celebrate the International Day of Peace. It will take place in the Homeless Memorial Park where the Community Flag Pole has been relocated. <\/p>\n

BRITISH COLUMBIA<\/p>\n

NANAIMO: <\/a> Unity Spiritual Education Centre of Nanaimo\u2019s minister is hoping people will pause, ponder and pray at a newly constructed multi-faith labyrinth as part of International Day of Peace celebrations. Rev. Patricia Zogar said this year it will be a two-day event, with a chance to walk the labyrinth at the centre on 2325 East Wellington Rd. on Saturday, Sept. 22. Labyrinths are found in many faith traditions, said Zogar, and it\u2019s essentially a walking meditation and a place to become serene and reconnect.<\/p>\n

VANCOUVER<\/a><\/p>\n

MANITOBA<\/p>\n

WINNEPEG PEACE DAYS:<\/a> Peace Days will feature a screening of the 2016 film\u00a0She Has a Name\u00a0and the launch of\u00a0World Vision\u2019s\u00a0Power of Her gender equality initiative. Following the film there will be a moderated expert panel with the film\u2019s screenwriter Andrew Kooman, Diane Redsky \u2013 Executive Director of Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre Inc., Dr. Bob Chrismas \u2013 Staff Sergeant of the Winnipeg Police Service\u2019s Community Support Division, Joy Smith \u2013 Joy Smith Foundation; and a representative of Beyond Borders\/ECPAT Canada. When:\u00a0September 11, 2018; 7:00-9:30 PM Where:\u00a0Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Boulevard, Winnipeg<\/p>\n

UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA, WINNEPEG<\/a><\/p>\n

NOVA SCOTIA<\/p>\n

BASS RIVER:<\/a> International Day of Peace was marked in the Bass River park on September 21, with a ceremony that included large Peace Dove puppets being raised into the air by children from West Colchester Consolidated School. The doves played a part in a story told during the event, called \u2018Peace is a Dream Unfolding,\u2019 which tells story of a woman\u2019s journey to find a mystical peace garden she remembers from her childhood. \u201cOn this International Day of Peace 2018, we remember it\u2019s 100 years since the end of the First World War,\u2019 said Dr. Karen Ewing, who wrote \u2018Peace is a Dream Unfolding.\u2019 \u201cMany of us have family members who fought in this war; \u2018the war to end all wars,\u2019 yet today, 100 years later, war continues in many parts of our world.\u201d<\/p>\n

HALIFAX<\/a><\/p>\n

ONTARIO<\/p>\n

HAMILTON:<\/a> Culture of Peace Hamilton invites you to join us in celebrating peace and embracing live-affirming pathways of living that help to build a local and global culture of peace. Join us for a Brown Bag Lunch in the Hamilton City Hall Peace Garden by the Peace Pole @ 1:00 It will be followed by a ceremony from 1:30 to 2:30 which includes:
\n– Drumming
\n– Welcome by Culture of Peace member Rev. Cynthia Vermillion-Foster
\n– Collective Reading of the UN Declaration of the Right of Peoples to Peace
\n– A Puppet Show directed by Melanie Skein
\n– Reading of 6 Pathways (by children)
\n– Moment of Silence
\n– Singing of Peace Is In Your Hands: an original song created by a Hamiltonian<\/p>\n

TORONTO:<\/a> (See CPNN article about the World BEYOND War annual global conference<\/a>.)<\/p>\n

QUEBEC<\/p>\n

MONTREAL<\/a> The International Day of Peace is an event where the citizens of Plateau Mont-Royal and the surrounding area are invited to come together in a festive and convivial setting to create links between them and their families. to express on the subject of peace. Music, hot dogs and free juice. Fri 21st September 2018. Laurel metro on the square at the exit Laurier. <\/p>\n

SASKATHEWAN<\/p>\n

SASKATON<\/a>
\nVideo for the International Day of Peace by the UNESCO Chair at the University of Saskathewan.<\/p>\n

* * * * UNITED STATES * * * *<\/strong><\/center><\/p>\n

ALABAMA<\/p>\n

TUSCALOOSA:Join University Programs for the 34th annual International Day of Peace holiday, or World Peace Day. Come to the Ferguson Student Center and take the \u201cI am a Pathway to Peace\u201d Pledge, painting Peace Rocks, and chalking peaceful messages and images for the Chalk4Peace activity. Register for free at upua.tix.com!<\/p>\n

ARKANSAS<\/p>\n

ARKANSAS PEACE WEEK:<\/a> Arkansas Peace Week is a program of events planned in observance of the United Nation\u2019s International Day of Peace in the third week of September. These activities educate and promote peacemaking in our society and raise awareness of organizations working to build a lasting peace in Arkansas. The lessons learned and relationships formed during Arkansas Peace Week create a foundation for continuing a sustainable peace in our society throughout the year. Arkansas Peace Week is conducted by a coalition of local, national and international organizations, faith groups and individuals, with a mission to promote peacemaking and justice. Numerous events are planned throughout our state, featuring education, service, dialogue and outreach activities promoting our mission. Arkansas Peace Week is planned in coordination with the nationwide Campaign Non-Violence Week of Actions.<\/p>\n

RESERVOIR ROAD SCHOOL, LITTLE ROCK<\/a> <\/p>\n

ARIZONA<\/p>\n

PHOENIX<\/a>
\nJoin Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest to celebrate International Peace Day at this multi-generation event and create a culture of peace in our community. Come for 30 minutes or for three hours. Families and community members will be able to engage in a variety of stations including:
\n– Participate in 30-minute Family Yoga sessions
\n– Engage in Peace Story Telling
\n– Assemble kindness cards for community members
\n– Create your own peace story
\n– Embellish rocks for our peace rock garden<\/p>\n

SONORA<\/a>
\nPRESCOTT<\/a>
\nKINGMAN<\/a>
\nFLAGSTAFF<\/a>
\nPHOENIX<\/a>
\nTUCSON<\/a>
\n SEDONA<\/a><\/p>\n

CALIFORNIA<\/p>\n

LOS ANGELES, CA:<\/a> Open house begins 11:30 at Peace Awareness Labyrinth and Gardens , “A Spiritual Oasis in the City”. 12:00 noon observation of the Worldwide Minute of Silence at the Labyrinth. 2:00 CONCERT of music by Merrill Collins, former Composer in Residence of Pathways to Peace. Merrill will perform on grand piano joined by Maksim Velichkin on cello and vocalists Elizabeth Matson and Harrison Crenshaw. Honoring the 70th Anniversary of the UDHR Merrill’s award winning composition Every Man, Woman, and Child will be presented inter-activelywith the attendees. <\/p>\n

BUENA PARK<\/a>
\nCASTRO VALLEY<\/a>
\nENCINITAS<\/a>
\nENCINO<\/a>
\nEUREKA<\/a>
\n<\/a>FORT BRAGG<\/a>
\nFREMONT<\/a>
\nHAYWARD<\/a>
\nLAKE CHABOT<\/a>
\nLAZOO<\/a>
\nMORRO BAY<\/a>
\nNAPA<\/a>
\nOAKLAND<\/a>
\nOJAI<\/a>
\nORANGE<\/a>
\nPACIFICA<\/a>
\nPALM SPRINGS<\/a>
\nREDDING<\/a>
\nREDWOOD CITY<\/a>
\nSAN DIEGO,<\/a>
\nSAN RAFAEL<\/a>
\nSANTA CRUZ<\/a>
\nSANTA ANA<\/a>
\nSTOCKTON<\/a>
\nTHOUSAND OAKS<\/a>
\nUKIAH<\/a>
\nWILLITS<\/a><\/p>\n

COLORADO<\/p>\n

DENVER<\/a> At the Centennial School for Expeditionary Learning there will be an elementary school-wide celebration all week, leading up to the International Day of Peace on Friday. Art projects, books, team-building games and activities will focus on peace.<\/p>\n

GRAND JUNCTION<\/a><\/p>\n

CONNECTICUT<\/p>\n

NORWALK:<\/a> The Career Club at Norwalk Community College will hold an event to address both the dangers to and the possibilities\u00a0for protecting human security, education and human rights of refugees. They also\u00a0will explain how refugee resettlement and \u201cvetting\u201d of asylum seekers actually works and has changed in the recent past.<\/p>\n

NEW HAVEN<\/a>
\nBRANFORD<\/a>
\nHARTFORD<\/a><\/p>\n

DELEWARE<\/p>\n

WILMINGTON: <\/a> Over 100 events are planned for the Campaign Nonviolence, including their 5th annual March for a Culture of Peace. Learn more at http:\/\/www.peaceweekdelaware.org. Also working with Pacem In Terris.<\/p>\n

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA<\/p>\n

WASHINGTON:<\/a> Special Pop-up Museum on the history of human rights celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights with artwork and exhibits demonstrating the Right to Peace. The event includes a luncheon from 12 pm and a presentation on How Human Rights Education brings about non-violent solutions in the community. <\/p>\n

See CPNN article on CAMPAIGN NONVIOLENCE NATIONAL CONVERGENCE<\/a><\/p>\n

FLORIDA<\/p>\n

BOCA RATON, FL:<\/a> Students in 3-5th grade created pinwheels and placed them around our school, the Coral Sunset Elementary. The entire school dressed in their native colors and countries today. We have over 64 countries represented in the Palm Beach School system. This effort was organized by Mary Cavaioli and Cynthia Gil, art teacher and guidance counselor. We plan to extend this day of peace throughout the year highlighting “peaceful” activities and love of country!!!!<\/p>\n

PANAMA CITY<\/a>
\nFORT MYERS<\/a>
\nMINNEOLA<\/a>
\n<\/a>FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY, BOCA RATON<\/a>
\nPOMPANO BEACH:<\/a>
\nOAKLAND PARK:<\/a>
\nPEMBROKE PINES:<\/a>
\n JUPITER:<\/a>
\nVENICE:<\/a>
\nTAMPA:<\/a>
\nLAKE MARY:<\/a>
\nORLANDO<\/a>
\nPENNEY FARMS<\/a>
\nST.AUGUSTINE<\/a><\/p>\n

GEORGIA<\/p>\n

WOODVILLE:<\/a> Woodville Thompkins High School celebrated the International Day of Peace with a program planned by Woodville\u2019s International Students of Excellence, a club that includes kids from a vaiety of ethnicities and cultures. It included a moment of silence and a call for togetherness at school, in the community and around the world. \u201cWe want everyone to be able to feel free as they do in school,\u201d said Prya Patel, the President of the International Students of Excellence. \u201cWe don\u2019t want to exclude anyone, we want to allow everyone in, allow everyone to be unique and represent their own cultures or heritage.\u201d Students also had the opportunity to use a photo booth and share their message of Peace in their social networks using – #PeaceDay<\/p>\n

SAVANNAH<\/a><\/p>\n

HAWAII<\/p>\n

HONOLULU:<\/a> Wednesday,\u00a0Sept 19, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm \u2026\u00a0Festival of Resistance\u00a0at the University of Hawaii-Manoa Campus Center. \u00a0 There will be a\u00a0Campaign Nonviolence table.<\/p>\n

HILO<\/a>
\nKAHULUI, MAUI<\/a>
\nHONOKA\u2018A<\/a><\/p>\n

IOWA<\/p>\n

CEDAR RAPIDS:<\/a> On September 21st at 1:30 pm the Sisters of Mercy WMW, Mt. Mercy University and Regis Middle School will extend arms from one peace pole to another with moments of silence and a peace song.<\/p>\n

DES MOINES<\/a>
\nCEDAR RAPIDS<\/a>
\nCORALVILLE<\/a>
\nDUBUQUE<\/a>
\nFAIRFIELD<\/a><\/p>\n

IDAHO<\/p>\n

BOISE:<\/a> Peace Vigil. 9\/21 11-12:30pm meet at the Borah Post Office<\/p>\n

ILLINOIS<\/p>\n

WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, MACOMB, IL:<\/a> We are filling our campus with art on the theme of peace. The student groups will be creating chalk art on the sidewalks around Western Illinois University’s campus.<\/p>\n

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO<\/a>
\nCAMPAIGN NONVIOLENCE, CHICAGO<\/a>
\nCRESTWOOD, IL:<\/a>
\nUNIVERSITY PARK<\/a>
\nLOVES PARK<\/a>
\nCARBONDALE<\/a>
\nROCK ISLAND<\/a>
\nURBANA<\/a><\/p>\n

INDIANA<\/p>\n

NOTRE DAME:<\/a> Celebrate the International Day of Peace with the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies at the following events co-sponsored by the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, the\u00a0Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies\u00a0and the\u00a0Klau Center for Civil and Human Rights. Sept 20: Thania Paffenholz Lecture “Pathways to Inclusive Societies: Opportunities and Challenges for International and Local Peacemaking and Peacebuilding in a Turbulent World” and film screening of “In the Name of Peace” about John Hume’s contribution to peace in Northern Ireland; Sept 21: Panel discussion on The Status of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 70<\/p>\n

EVANSVILLE<\/a>
\nBLOOMINGTON<\/a>
\nFORT WAYNE<\/a>
\nNEW CASTLE<\/a>
\nANDERSON<\/a>
\nINDIANAPOLIS<\/a>
\nGOSHEN<\/a><\/p>\n

KANSAS<\/p>\n

HESSTON COLLEGE, HESSTON:<\/a> The Hesston College Music Department will present \u201cGrant Us Peace,\u201d featuring Ralph Vaughn Williams\u2019 \u201cDona Nobis Pacem.\u201d Featuring a mass choir of students, community members, and professional orchestra, the concert will take place at Hesston Mennonite Church on Saturday, September 22 at 7 pm. with a peace fair to follow. This capstone event is among four days of events happening on campus to celebrate International Peace Day. Visit hesston.edu\/peaceday for a full schedule<\/p>\n

WICHITA<\/a>
\nCONCORDIA<\/a>
\nPRAIRIE VILLAGE, KS:<\/a><\/p>\n

KENTUCKY<\/p>\n

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE:<\/a> Stations will be set-up focusing on the U.N Sustainability and Development Goals. Multiple NGOs, students, and experts will promote various forms of sustainability from clean water to life on earth.<\/p>\n

NAZARETH<\/a>
\nOWENSBORO<\/a><\/p>\n

LOUISIANA<\/p>\n

NEW ORLEANS:<\/a> The New Orleans Job Corps hosted a parade down S. Jefferson Davis Parkway and peace festival in Comiskey Park Friday for the 2018 International Day of Peace. It\u2019s the second day in a row that local students have rallied against violent crime in New Orleans. Friday\u2019s event is focused on jobs. \u201cOnce a young person sees a light at the end of the tunnel, achieves a certification in medical or culinary or carpentry arts, then they know that they can have a career,\u201d said Randy Savoie, who is the business and community liaison for New Orleans Job Corps. Their self-esteem rises.<\/p>\n

MASSACHUSETTS<\/p>\n

BOSTON, MA:<\/a> Massachusetts Peace Action: The free celebration (our ninth annual) will be focused on the United Nations\u2019 theme for this year \u2013 \u201cThe Right to Peace \u2013 The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 70\u201d. It will be on the Boston Common near the Park Street MBTA station from 2-4 pm. Similar to the 2013 World Council of Churches General Assembly in Busan, we expect to have program elements featuring Human Rights for the Earth, its peoples, the marketplace, and the community. The program will include brief presentations by peacemakers about their work, performances of music, dance, song, and poetry, and activities for children. It will conclude with the reading of a list of recent local victims of violence. We will then walk to the nearby Garden of Peace to pray for peace among stones engraved with the names of local victims of violence.<\/p>\n

CAMBRIDGE<\/a>
\nSPRINGFIELD<\/a><\/p>\n

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What has happened this year (2018) for the International Day of Peace?<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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MARYLAND<\/p>\n

BOONSBORO:<\/a> U.N. International Day of Peace: Global Feast for Peace AT St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on Sunday, September 23rd, 2018 @ 5:00 pm \u2013 7:00 pm. International food, entertainment and interfaith understanding. Guest speaker is Tod Rutstein facilitating a conversation on interconnectedness and reflections on oneness. Drum circle. <\/p>\n

GAITHERSBURG<\/a>
\nSALISBURY<\/a><\/p>\n

MAINE<\/p>\n

FAIRFIELD:<\/a> At exactly 11 a.m. Wednesday morning, students at the Kennebec Montessori School lined up in a semi-circle holding colorfully decorated handmade pinwheels and prepared to sing the familiar words of the song \u201cSing Peace Around the World.\u201d In Montessori schools around the world, the tradition of singing “Sing Peace Around the World” is used annually to mark the International Day of Peace. “Peace is a big part of the Montessori curriculum,” said Kennebec Montessori School Principal Rebecca Green. “It\u2019s the foundation for helping children figure out who they are in the world and how to treat others with respect.” Maria Montessori, the founder of the Montessori educational philosophy, was a three-time nominee for the Noble Peace Prize who encouraged teachers to cultivate peace and courtesy in their classrooms in addition to the idea that children learn best from their environment.<\/p>\n

BANGOR<\/a>
\nPORTLAND<\/a><\/p>\n

MICHIGAN<\/p>\n

STATE CAPITOL, LANSING, MI:<\/a> “Stand Up for Peace” rally with many speakers, music, information tables. Part of a month long series of events and programs we call PeaceQuest 2018<\/p>\n

HOLLAND<\/a>
\nEAST GRAND RAPIDS<\/a>
\nGRAND RAPIDS<\/a>
\nDEARBORN HEIGHTS<\/a>
\nVETERANS FOR PEACE, TRAVERSE CITY<\/a>
\nCAMPAGIN NONVIOLENCE, TRAVERSE CITY<\/a><\/p>\n

MINNESOTA<\/p>\n

NORTHFIELD:<\/a> Northfield will celebrate the 16th International Day of Peace with a program from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21 in Carleton’s Great Hall, with emcee Bill McGrath. Opening remarks will be provided by City Councilor Suzie Nakasian and the Human Rights Commission, followed by Carleton student Charlie Kilman’s short film “Who Are You Now.” This year’s celebration will include a focus on indigenous people. Dorothea Hrossowyc will give a presentation about the people that lived in the area before European settlement. Larry Johnson of Veterans for Peace will speak about the 100th anniversary of the 1918 Armistice that ended WWI. Daisy Leonard will read her award-winning peace essay, “Becoming Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable.” Clarita Kell will speak on the commitment to maintaining indigenous traditions and the creation of the Aztec Dancers Group. Carletton students of indigenous studies will also give presentations. Daisy, Coco and Sunny of DCS Academy will speak on the topic of youth as peacemakers. Music will be provided by traditional Irish performers, Bill McGrath and the Justice Choir.<\/p>\n

CROOKSTON<\/a>
\nDULUTH<\/a>
\nSAINT PAUL<\/a>
\nWEBSTER<\/a><\/p>\n

MISSOURI<\/p>\n

SPRINGFIELD:<\/a> Peace Begins With Me: As a culminating event of two weeks of peace education Eugene Field Elementary students will participate in a Peace Walk through the neighborhood. The event will include a moment of silent reflection, singing for peace, poetry reading, cheering for peace and then the walk. At the end students will tie a blue ribbon on our fence symbolizing their wish for a more peaceful world. Students also decorated kindness rocks and will place their rock in our front garden<\/p>\n

GRANDVIEW<\/a>
\nKANSAS CITY<\/a>
\nO’FALLON<\/a><\/p>\n

MISSISSIPPI<\/p>\n

JACKSON:<\/a> Campaign Nonviolence teaching gradeschool students about nonviolence on the International Day of Peace<\/p>\n

MONTANA<\/p>\n

MISSOULA:<\/a> I will be celebrating the International Day of Peace by joining hands across the border with our neighbors in Canada and the First Nation celebrating the goodwill between our nations. – Betsy Mulligan-Dague, Executive Director, The Jeannette Rankin Peace Center<\/p>\n

NEBRASKA<\/p>\n

WAYNE:<\/a> In recognition of the enduring pursuit of peace and justice, Wayne State College faculty present a Celebration of International Day of Peace Concert. Dr. Kolbeck performs Eternal Garden: Four Songs for Clarinet and Piano by David Maslanka, a deeply meditative piece filled with creative expression. \u201cThis music is about the transformation of suffering,\u201d said Maslanka. \u201cThere is not a path to world peace; peace is the path, and it begins inside each person.\u201d<\/p>\n

NORTH CAROLINA<\/p>\n

WARRENTON,NC:<\/a> This is a walking vigil for Peace Day. Come stay as long as you can. Music, poems, prayers, singing celebration. Free for all ages. Posters for display. Pinwheels and peace pins for all. Bring your lunch, lawn chairs and enjoy our new park. Frisby disc golf and other games. Rain or shine…<\/p>\n

SANFORD, NC:<\/a>
\nCHARLOTTE<\/a>
\nCOLOMBIA<\/a>
\nRALEIGH<\/a><\/p>\n

NORTH DAKOTA<\/p>\n

FARGO:<\/a> Campaign Nonviolence making a presentation on the meaning of Peace Day and on our Peace Pole to classrooms K \u2013 5th grade at Nativity Catholic School in Fargo. Each group will then visit our Peace Pole, speak the words inscribed on our pole \u2013 \u201cMay peace prevail on earth\u201d, in English, Spanish, Lakota and Arabic. Our students will give suggestions on how they can be peacemakers at school, at home, and in their activities. We will also link hands around the pole and pray for peace for the entire world, with special emphasis on the children who can\u2019t be in school throughout the world.<\/p>\n

NEW HAMPSHIRE<\/p>\n

PETERBOROUGH:<\/a> The Mariposa Museum and World Culture Center is thrilled to continue the community tradition of welcoming Tibetan Buddhist monks to the Monadnock Region by bringing the Sacred Arts of Tibet Tour from Gaden Shartse Monastery in South India to Peterborough September 15-22! The monks\u2019 visit will include a lecture commemorating the International Day of Peace on Friday, September 21 at 7pm. The topic of the lecture will be Climate Change and the Six Delusions.<\/p>\n

NEW JERSEY<\/p>\n

LEONIA, NJ:<\/a> Leonia United Methodist Church observance of UN International Day of Peace. Live jazz music, speeches, songs, prayers, candle-lighting, children’s activities, community tables<\/p>\n

KINNELON, NJ:<\/a>
\nHOPATCONG LAKE<\/a>
\nWESTFIELD<\/a>
\nLAURENCEVILLE<\/a>
\nOAKLAND<\/a>
\n FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP<\/a><\/p>\n

NEW MEXICO<\/p>\n

ALBUQUERQUE:<\/a> We are planning two trainings (nonviolence and anti racism) plus a human peace sign, then a party with music, root beer floats and mural making, and a brief talk about the UN declaration on human rights and honoring the treaties the US has signed. We also will be asking the city of Albuquerque to declare sept 21 international day of peace.<\/p>\n

ALBUQUERQUE PEACE DAY<\/a>
\nALBUQUERQUE PEACE CHOIR<\/a>
\nSANTA FE<\/a>
\nPLACITAS<\/a> <\/p>\n

NEVADA<\/p>\n

LAS VEGAS: <\/a> Weekly Peace Vigil Sept 20 from 9 to 10 am at the federal building (333 S Las Vegas Blvd).<\/p>\n

NEW YORK<\/p>\n

TIMES SQUARE, NEW YORK CITY:<\/a> SEPTEMBER 21, 2018, 12:11 PM www.peacedayparty.org, live tv broadcast worldwide, creation of the largest human peace sign on Times Square, entertainment, art, proclamations, celebrities, premiere movie on major billboard, Woodstock Forever: Peace, Love & Hope, footage from 20th Anniversary in 1989 with Richie Havens and more. <\/p>\n

BUFFALO, NY, USA:<\/a>
\nROCHESTER<\/a>
\nLYNBROOK<\/a>
\nCOLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, NEW YORK CITY<\/a>
\nCITY PARKS, NEW YORK CITY<\/a>
\nUNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK CITY<\/a>
\nFOLEY SQUARE, NEW YORK CITY\/a>
\n<\/a>WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK, NEW YORK CITY<\/a>
\nEAST HAMPTON<\/a><\/p>\n

OHIO<\/p>\n

DAYTON:<\/a> The Salem Avenue Peace Corridor and First Baptist Church Dayton are sponsoring this International Day of Peace celebration on September 27, 2018 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. We will be walking from First Baptist Church (4:00 pm), to the Salem Garden and making stops along the way to recognize & celebrate symbols of peace along the Salem Avenue Peace Corridor (see map).\u00a0We\u00a0will be ending our event at the Gem\u00a0City Market Block Party! You can walk, bike or drive along this path to peace!<\/p>\n

DAYTON INTERNATIONAL CITY OF PEACE<\/a>
\nCAMPAIGN NONVIOLENCE, DAYTON <\/a>
\nTOLEDO<\/a>
\nMILLER FERRY<\/a>
\nASHTABULA<\/a>
\nHUBER HEIGHTS<\/a>
\nCINCINNATI<\/a>
\nTIFFIN<\/a><\/p>\n

OKLAHOMA<\/p>\n

OKLAHOMA CITY:<\/a> UNA-OKC\u2019s 2018 International Day of Peace Celebration. we at UNA-OKC, believe in the the power of food as tool of peace. Peace begins with individual action and we believe nothing starts a conversation better than a good meal. We believe in the power of food in cultivating community knowledge and power that builds foundations, friendships, collaborations, and connections.With all of this in mind, we hope you can join us for a community culture potluck. <\/p>\n

OREGON<\/p>\n

ASHLAND: <\/a> On September 21, 2018, the International Day of Peace, the World Peace Flame was lit in the Thalden Pavilion, Sustainability Center on the Southern Oregon University (SOU) campus. A delegation from the World Peace Flame Foundation came to Ashland for the lighting ceremony, together with our State and City dignitaries. This symbol of peace, unity, freedom and celebration aims to inspire people everywhere that the individual plays a crucial role in creating peace at every level. From a few feet to less than a mile from the World Peace Flame Monument reside Walker Elementary School, Ashland Middle School, Ashland High School, and Southern Oregon University. The World Peace Flame will provide hope and inspiration to our future leaders, and light the hearts of all who visit it.<\/p>\n

GRESHAM<\/a>
\nPORTLAND<\/a>
\n TUALATIN<\/a>
\nSHERWOOD<\/a>
\nPACIFIC UNIVERSITY<\/a>
\nHIGHLAND<\/a>
\nBEAVERTON<\/a>
\nNEWBERG<\/a><\/p>\n

PENNSYLVANIA<\/p>\n

PHILADELPHIA<\/a> Full house for our Peace Day Philly Benefit Concert with members of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Friends and Immigrant\/Former Refugee special guests. A wonderful concert with proceeds benefiting refugee resettlement services provided by HIAS PA.<\/p>\n

LEBANON VALLEY COLLEGE, ANNVILLE<\/a>
\nKEMBLESVILLE<\/a>
\nPITTSBURGH<\/a>
\nCOLLEGEVILLE, PA:<\/a>
\nPHOENIXVILLE, PA:<\/a>
\nWilliamsport, PA<\/a><\/p>\n

RHODE ISLAND<\/p>\n

UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND, KINGSTON<\/a> URI students joined the world in the spirit of peace on Thursday as the campus celebrated the UN\u2019s International Day of Peace. Thousands wore blue peace bands that read, \u201cThink Peace \u2013 Live Peace,\u201d put on peace stickers and pins, and saw the world through peace-sign sunglasses. They enjoyed hula hooping for peace, while others created life-sized peace\u00a0bubbles, and students hungry for peace devoured Orange Leaf\u2019s delicious Yogurt for peace. See our Facebook photos! The candlelight vigil included a circle of friends who honored all victims of violence by reading universal peace messages, meditating, and singing together. Afterwards, the Dance for Peace featured amazing dancers who rocked, shook and twirled for peace, involving all of us in learning how do break dancing, African dancing, Nepal dancing, and capoiera. It was an international experience of various world dances that filled our evening with fun and excitement. Thanks to all dancers who participated!<\/p>\n

PROVIDENCE<\/a>
\nWESTERLY MIDDLE SCHOOL, WESTERLY<\/a>
\n WESTERLY AND PAWCATUCK<\/a><\/p>\n

SOUTH CAROLINA<\/p>\n

COLUMBIA:<\/a> Join us for Peace Day at the Statehouse, a festival style event in celebration of the International Day of Peace featuring live music from Jahson & the Natty Vibez, the Columbia Community Drum Circle, Kevin McKinney, the Dances of Universal Peace, spoken word with Mama G, activities for all ages, and an organization fair of groups working for peace, justice and the environment. 3+ Hours of Peace, Love & Music. SATURDAY Sept 22nd 11AM-2:30PM <\/p>\n

TENNESSEE<\/p>\n

KNOXVILLE:<\/a> At Nature’s Way Montessori School, we will dedicate another plaque for our Peace Pole. On this one, Let Peace Prevail on Earth will be written in the Cherokee Language to honor the native inhabitants of East Tennessee. We will hang banners with Let Peace Prevail on Earth in all the languages spoken in the homes of our families. We will have poems read, interpretive dance, and all 160 of us at Nature’s Way Montessori School will sing the song, Sing Peace Around the World.<\/p>\n

WINCHESTER<\/a>
\nMEMPHIS<\/a><\/p>\n

TEXAS<\/p>\n

AUSTIN: <\/a> Nonviolent Austin will be tabling in front of the 3101 Guadalupe Wheatsville Food Co-op 2-6 Friday afternoon, September 21st, and at the 4001 S. Lamar Wheatsville 2-6 Saturday afternoon, September 22nd. We will have a Campaign Nonviolence banner across the front of our table and will hand out Campaign Nonviolence brochures and free \u201cNonviolent Futures Command\u201d bumper stickers in four models: \u201cLove Your Enemies and Pray for Them\u201d; \u201cDo As You Would Be Done To\u201d; \u201cRespect the Disrespected\u201d; and \u201cLearn From the Mahatma and Dr. King.\u201d<\/p>\n

TYLER<\/a>
\nKATY<\/a>
\nBELTON<\/a>
\nHOUSTON<\/a>
\nCYPRESS-FAIRBANKS HIGH SCHOOL, HOUSTON<\/a>
\nWESLACO<\/a>
\nEL PASO<\/a>
\nSAN ANTONIO<\/a>
\nSPRING<\/a><\/p>\n

UTAH<\/p>\n

SALT LAKE CITY:<\/a> Pinwheel art display created by elementary students.<\/p>\n

VIRGINIA<\/p>\n

CHARLOTTESVILLE<\/a> On the International Day of Peace, 9\/21\/18, we will gather with many others from our community to begin to address those questions in an interactive program. The title for our program is \u201cGrowing the Circles of Trust and Care\u201d. From childhood through adulthood each of us lives within our circles of trust and care. We will explore those circles in Trust Circle discussions as we look for pathways to a nonviolent society. We ask everyone longing for peace with justice, everyone searching for a path to a nonviolent society to join us. Our program will take place at The Haven, 112 W. Market St., Charlottesville and will begin at 7:00 PM.\u201d<\/p>\n

ROANOKE\/SALEM<\/a>
\nWISE<\/a>
\nALEXANDRIA<\/a>
\nRICE<\/a>
\nDALE CITY<\/a>
\nBLUEFIELD<\/a>
\nLYNCHBURG<\/a><\/p>\n

VERMONT<\/p>\n

RUPERT<\/a> Planning a 4 hour training in nonviolence for youth, plus eight other Vermont area events!<\/p>\n

WINOOSKI<\/a>
\nCOLCHESTER<\/a>
\nRUTLAND<\/a><\/p>\n

WASHINGTON<\/p>\n

BELLINGHAM:<\/a> 9\/21 at 6pm. Village Books and the Whatcom Peace & Justice Center present \u201cViolent Pasts, Peaceful Futures,\u201d the 15th annual International Day of Peace celebration in Bellingham.<\/p>\n

SPOKANE<\/a>
\nBELLEVUE<\/a>
\nOLYMPIA<\/a> <\/p>\n

WISCONSIN<\/p>\n

MILWAUKEE PEACE CENTER:<\/a> World Peace Day at the Milwaukee Peace Center: Live-stream of World Beyond War 2018 Toronto Conference and discussion with the Greater Milwaukee Area United Nations Association on the effect of war on human rights.<\/p>\n

MILWAUKEE 14 TODAY<\/a>
\n MILWAUKEE END THE WARS COALITION<\/a>
\nRIPON<\/a>
\nSTEVENS POINT<\/a>
\n ELM GROVE<\/a>
\n GREEN BAY<\/a>
\n MADISON<\/a>
\n STEVENS POINT<\/a><\/p>\n

WEST VIRGINA<\/p>\n

CHARLESTON:<\/a> Students of the Charleston Job Corps Center and Capital High School students will be walking from Daniel Boone Park and walk to the Capital Building in celebration of Peace. Anyone in the community is welcome to attend!
\n UPPER NEW RIVER<\/a><\/p>\n

WYOMING<\/p>\n

CASPER: <\/a> International Day of Peace & Autumn equinox Celebration.\u00a0John May will again debut his new album All In riverside on the fall equinox with Casper Mountain on the horizon. Casper kids and young adults will share their thoughts on peace in between sets. And, some of the instructors from Yoga on The Labyrinth will lead a candle lit labyrinth walk as the sun sets on the river.<\/p>\n

In addition to the above events, One Day One Choir<\/a> lists participating choirs for the International Day of Peace in over 100 cities and towns in the United States and Canada.<\/p>\n

And the map of Montessori schools singing for peace on the International Day of Peace<\/a> includes several hundred schools in 48 states of the United States including ANCHORAGE and JUNEAU in Alaska and 6 provinces of Canada.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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