Chico Peace and Justice Center

September 10, 2007
Chico Peace and Justice Center

Workshop offered to learn how to get your message out to newspapers, radio, and TV through public service announcements, news releases, letters to the editor, and opinion-editorial columns. Ways of organizing a media campaign were discussed. This discussion included time for one to brainstorm ways of getting out the word on any particular social justice issue or passion.

September 11, 2007
Children's Playground (1st Street & Main)

There was a Street Peace gathering at the Children's Playground (corner of 1st Street & Main) to remember September 11, 2001. Signs and candles were brought to help remember all those that have lost their lives. Please note, this was an extended Street Peace, lasting as long as people were present.

 September 22, 2007

Scientists and the world's governments agree. Our carbon emissions are responsible for the dramatic rise in global temperatures. We are already seeing the consequences and it is time to act. Governments and scientists can't solve this problem alone. Each one of us is responsible. And each one of us must be part of the solution.

On Saturday, September 22nd, cities around the world walked, biked, or rode the bus. Although there are proposals to filter CO2 from our atmosphere, we can't depend on these alone. Drive less, with as many "car free days" as possible throughout the year.

For more information about Car Free Days, visit the Car Free Days website.

September 27, 2007

Rachel Morones Black, former director of the Chico Peace & Justice Center, discussed the role women in third world countries contributed to Certified Fair Trade, as well as the role this community provides in making a difference in these womens' lives and their children's education. Admission was free and open to the public. There was also an opportunity to buy Certified Fair Trade goods, Divine chocolate bars, and Equal Exchange coffee & tea.

September 28, 2007
Chico Peace and Justice Center

Good ideas about decreasing the amount of cars in downtown Chico flourished the Chico Peace and Justice Center on Friday, September 28th. Eartha Shanti lead a brainstorming session of ideas for traffic flow downtown and discussed ways to effect the current situation.

For more information, contact Shantipeace Productions at 892-0807.