BEYOND VIOLENCE ALLIANCE PRESENTS: "Exploring the Roots of Violence"

Monday 7-9pm, November 26th

Community Collaborative for Youth (925 Cedar Street)

"Exploring the Roots of Violence" was a transformative experience that planted seeds of awareness of who we each are and how we relate in our culture and society. The workshop provided opportunities for authentic communication out of which grew compassion and respect for others and self. Beyond Violence, Alliance seeked to provide a working model for the possibilities of a culture of peace. The facilitator was Diane Suzuki, Coordinator of Beyond Violence Alliance.

Need more info? Contact Diane at 342-8804 or at dreamforpeace@hotmail.com.

A donation of $2 per class is requested.

FAIR TRADE SIDEWALK SALE!

Friday, November 23rd

Giant sidewalk sale kicked-off CPJC Fair Trade holiday initiative. On the busiest shopping day of the year, shoppers and supporters of fair trade skipped the big box stores and shopped at the center. Frosty the "Fair Trade Snowman" was available to answer questions about the economic, political and environmental benefits of shopping fair trade. Fair Trade chocolate and coffee was available all day.

The CPJC is a one-stop shopping center for the holidays, featuring Fair Trade items from around the world. We offer a unique array of gifts for adults and children and you can be sure you are a part of a global movement to end oppressive and unjust labor practices.

Fair Trade items include musical instruments, candles and soaps, jams and chutneys, coffee and cocoa, jewelry, books and much more!

"NO WAR ON IRAN" - SANAZ MESHKINPOUR SPEAKS OUT

Tuesday, November 20th at 7PM

Chico Peace and Justice Center

Sanaz Meshkinpour speaks out against military intervention and sanctions in Iran. An Iranian-American activist, Sanaz has family in Iran, Israel and the US - she regularly visits friends and family in Iran. In her dynamic presentation, Sanaz weaves her critical analysis of the situation, with personal stories of her family and their travels.

Click here for more information about Sanaz Meshkinpour.

Fair Trade Events

Friday, November 2

Rachel Morones Black spoke to the Chico Hauvrah, in the Chico Congregational Church 1190 East First Avenue. There were Certified Fair Trade items on display and some even placed orders for purchase at a later date.

Sunday, November 18th

First Christian Church

295 East Washington Avenue, Chico

The Chico Peace and Justice Center Fair Trade team sold Fair Trade merchandise after the Sunday service.

Friday, November 23th

Chico Peace and Justice Center, 10am-6pm

Our giant sidewalk sale kicked-off the CPJC Fair Trade holiday initiative. On the busiest shopping day of the year, we skipped the big box stores and shopped at the center. Also, many met Frosty the "Fair Trade Snowman". In addition, there was sample Fair Trade chocolate and coffee.The CPJC was your one-stop shopping center for the holidays; it featured Fair Trade items from around the world. You could have found a unique array of gifts for adults and children and become a part of a global movement to end oppressive and unjust labor practices. Some of the Fair Trade items included musical instruments, candles and soaps, jams and chutneys, coffee and cocoa, jewelry, books and much more!

Sunday, November 25th

Trinity United Methodist Church

285 East 5thStreet, Chico

The Chico Peace and Justice Center has certified Fair Trade goods and were sold after the Sunday service.