Take on the Power of Peacemaking
The Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center presents the Empowerment Workshop for People Against War from noon-5 p.m. Jan. 11 at St. Joseph Church in the West End.
The keynote speakers are Rania Masri, representative to the United Nations for the Arab Women's Solidarity Association; and Sister Mary Evelyn Jegen, co-founder of Global Peace Services USA.
Workshop topics include training for nonviolent civil disobedience, strategies for involving college campuses in the anti-war movement and how to make meaningful the Bush regime's stated goal of eliminating weapons of mass destruction.
The suggested donation is $10, including lunch. Day care is available. For more information, call 513-579-8547.
Get Informed, Get Active to Stop Bush's War
"War Is Not the Answer" is an indispensable Web site for Greater Cincinnati residents interested in learning about -- and working to resist -- the Bush regime's war plans. The Web site offers free art for use in making buttons and fliers, links to articles about the coming war and suggestions for joining the anti-war movement. Visit http://www.geocities.com/cincydemo.
Shape the State of Cincinnati
Local residents and groups can participate in compiling "The State of Cincinnati -- a Grassroots Citizen's Report" from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 25 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 745 Ezzard Charles Drive. A sharing session allows groups to present information and give brief descriptions of their written reports. Lunch is at noon. For more information on what should be included in the reports and how to get involved, contact Brian Garry at 513-236-4180 or bgarry@fuse.net.
Leading Women Recognized
Leading Women 2003 seeks nominations for its March "Celebration of Women" luncheon honoring Cincinnati area women who have achieved greatness. The deadline is Tuesday. To nominate someone, call 513-771-7222.
High School Students Organize for Peace
High school students opposed to the coming war in Iraq can join other students at a meeting to make banners and posters to spread the message of peace throughout the city. Drop by any time between 1-6 p.m. Jan. 11 at 3503 Middleton Ave. in Clifton. For more information, call Traven 513-861-8722 or Lynnea at 513-631-2289.
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