Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Peace Week


Akron Peace Week
Sept 29 - Oct 8 

September 29
WILD 4 THE NIGHT
with Wild4Ever
Camp Christopher
1930 N. Hametown Rd.  Bath
5 – 9:00pm
http://www.wild4ever.com/2012/07/19/wild-4-the-night/
Experience wildlife encounters with Medina Raptor, Operation Orphan & Foggy Bottom Farms.  For more information call (330) 825-2434

September 30
HAPPY TRAILS FARM ANIMAL SANCTUARY OPEN HOUSE
5623 New Milford Rd Ravenna
11:30am.
http://happytrailsfarm.org/
Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary Inc. is a non-profit organization that rescues, rehabilitates, and provides an adoption program for abused, abandoned, and neglected farm animals.

NATURE RECONNECTION MEDITATION
with Tajalli
TBA
2:00pm
Learn how to reconnect with our natural environment through a series of meditations and experiences.

October 1
AKRON PEACE PROJECT FILM SERIES
“HOW TO START A REVOLUTION”
(w/ American Friends Service Committee)
AKRON LIBRARY-NORTHWEST BRANCH
1720 Shatto Ave, Akron
6:30 - 8:30pm
http://howtostartarevolutionfilm.com/.
HOW TO START A REVOLUTION profiles Gene Sharp, Nobel Peace Prize nominee, and is a portrait of how one man’s thinking has contributed to the liberation of millions of oppressed people living under some of the most brutal dictatorships in the world.

October 2
FREE AKRON YOGA
(w/ Free Akron Yoga)
First Grace Church
350 S. Portage Path, Akron
7 – 8:30pm
By taking control of the body and breath, one can provide the ground to achieve tranquility of mind.

October 3
COOKING CLASS WITH MS. JULIE
“Making the Most of Your End-Of-Garden-Season Goodies”
Ms. Julie’s Kitchen
1809 S. Main St, Akron
6:30pm
Ms. Julie follows a diet of only raw foods, believing that fruits and vegetables are better for the body when eaten raw. Call Ms Julie’s at 330-819-3834 for more info.
October 4
PEACE WALK IN THE PARK
(w/ the Sierra Club)
Big Bend Area of the Sand Run Metro Park
1337 Merriman Rd, Akron
6:30pm
http://www.summitmetroparks.org/Activities/Fall-Hiking-Spree.aspx
This walk/hike takes place during the park’s Fall Hiking Spree.

October 5
PEACE THROUGH PROBLEM-SOLVING WORKSHOP
presented by The Camp
Ms. Julie Café
446 E. Exchange St, Akron
7 – 8:30pm.
The Camp has taught this nonviolent team-building workshop in schools, prisons, and business settings for a number of years.

October 6
COUNTRYSIDE FARMERS MARKET
(w/ Countryside Conservancy)
Howe Meadow
4040 Riverview Rd, Akron
9 – Noon

ARTWALK
with Akron Art Works, Downtown Akron Partnership, and Akron Peacemakers
5 – 10:00pm
http://www.downtownakron.com/enjoy/artwalk
Members from the Akron Symphony, Spring Garden Waldorf School band, and Zach & the Bright Lights will be performing at the Trolley Barn! The Akron Peacemakers will be at various locations with information about their program and campaigns, and more. Join us for Reiki and massages at the Ice House location.

October 7
PEACE RIDE & PEACE TRAIN
(w/ the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad)
Mustill Store/ Cascade Locks to Rockside Station
10:00am - 2:00pm
http://www.cvsr.com/
Bring your bicycles and wear visible peace signs. We will be departing Akron at 10:00am and riding to the Rockside Station, where we will be picking up the “Peace Train” and returning to Akron. There will be a slight $2 fare for the train. Pack a lunch.

DRUMMING FOR PEACE
(w/ Market Path and the Highland Square Drummers)
Market Path
833 W. Market St, Akron
1:00 – 2:00pm
http://www.themarketpath.com/
Drumming, dancing, chanting for peace. Bring your own drum, though some extras will be there.
Join us for Garba, a dance originating from the Gujarat region of India, with the Art of Living Foundation!

PEACE POT LUCK
(w/ Akron Time Bank)
Market Path
833 W. Market St, Akron
2:00pm
Bring a vegan/ vegetarian dish to share. This is also a chance to find out more about the Akron and Kent Time Banks, and to meet members of those groups. http://akron.timebanks.org/

October 8
AKRON SHAMBHALA CENTER
(w/ the Akron Shambhala Center)
133 Portage Tr, Suite 202, Cuyahoga Falls
7:00pm
http://akron.shambhala.org/

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