Voices for Peace

Altoona Mosque

Dr. Taman et al of the Altoona Mosque will provide information on the beliefs and teachings of Islam.
Time: 1:00-4:25 Place: VP18 Type: Peace Display

American Friends Service Committee's Speak For Peace Tour

Raed Jarrar: Currently working as the Iraq consultant for the American Friends Service Committee, based in Washington DC. Following the fall of Baghdad in April 2003, Raed became the country director for the only door-to-door casualty survey group in post-invasion Iraq. He moved to the United States in 2005, where he has been working on ending the occupation. Raed is a frequent guest on 'Democracy Now' and is a well-known blogger: http://raedinthemiddle.blogspot.com/ Eugene Cherry: He was deployed in 2004 to Iraq, where he worked as a medic and was later assigned to a personal security detachment. He returned in 2005 with symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Eugene went AWOL for 16 months before turning himself in. He was eventurally given an honorable discharge and is now working with various groups, helping to spread the word about the consequences of military service.
Time: 3:00-3:55 Place: Labyrinth Type: Speaker

American Friends Service Committee's Speak For Peace Tour PGD

Raed Jarrar, a well-known Political Analyst and peace blogger and Eugene Cherry, an Iraq War Veteran who received an honorable dischage on the basis of severe PTSD.
Time: 1:00-4:25 Place: VP14 Type: Peace Display <!--break-->

Breakdown and Cleanup

Vendors, exhibitors and participants breakdown displays and cleanup
Time: 5:10-5:45 Place: NA Type: Admin

Bruce O'Brien

Poplular local musician specializing inf folk and children's music.
Time: 2:30-3:00 Place: Labyrinth Type: Music

Cultural Intelligence

Jayne Bielecki will present a workshop on cultural intelligence.
Time: 3:55-4:25 Place: Workshop I Type: Workshop

Dad's Dogs

Dad's Dogs is a food vendor at the Thursday night "Sounds Like Summer" events at Phoenix Park.
Time: 1:00-4:25 Place: Grass Commons Type: Food

Dove Puppets

Mauricea Ziehr will faciliate a "Dove Puppets" children activity with her friend, Mark Riddy.
Time: 1:00-4:25 Place: Grass Commons Type: Children

Earth Day

Publicize our April 25 2009 Eau Claire Earth Day Celebration event
Time: 1-4:25 Place: VP2 Type: Peace Display

Earth Friendly Candles

Mary Beth will be selling earth-friendly candles.
Time: 1:00-4:25 Place: VP12 Type: Art

Essential Massage

Kay Peterson will demonstrate massage techniques.
Time: 1:00-4:25 Place: VP29 Type: Special

Face Painting

A face painting activity will be facilitated by Cara Recine, and Ann Recine.
Time: 1:00-4:25 Place: Clock Tower Type: Children

Friends Meeting

Mark Helpsmeet provides information on the Quaker religious movement.
Time: 1:00-4:25 Place: VP14 Type: Peace Display

Global Economy

Mike Miles will present on the Global Economy.
Time: 2:30-3:00 Place: Workshop I Type: Workshop

Growing Communities For Peace

Growing Communities For Peace, a Human Rights and Peace Bookstore, will have a broad selection of their books for sale.
Time: 1:00-4:25 Place: VP17 Type: Peace Display

Inter-Faith Peace Builders PGD

Jason Hicks of Inter-Faith Peace Builders will present on issues regarding Israel-Palestine.
Time: 1:00-4:25 Place: VP16 Type: Peace Display

Inter-Faith Peace Builders Wksp

Jason Hicks of Inter-Faith Peace Builders will present by weaving together his experiences in Palestine with the geographical fragmentation and political reality he has observed on the ground.
Time: 2:30-3:00;3:55-4:25 Place: Workshop IV Type: Workshop

International Law and the Iraq and Aghanistan Wars

Chris Meyer of Voices for Peace Institute will speak on International Law and its relevance to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Time: 2:30-3:00;3:55-4:25 Place: Workshop III Type: Workshop

Introduction and Overview

Steve Wagner will provide introduction to the event.
Time: 1:15-135 Place: Labyrinth Type: Speaker

Iraq Moratorium

Steve Carlson will present on the 'Iraq Moratorium' organization and their efforts for peace. Peace North.
Time: 1:00-4:25 Place: VP19 Type: Peace Display

Jim Jeffries and the Jugglenauts

Jim Jeffires and the Jugglenauts will be performing juggling demonstrations on the grace terrace.
Time: 3:55-4:25 Place: Grass Commons Type: Performance

Joyful Shimmies Belly-Dancers

The Joyful Shimmies Belly-Dancers will be performing on the grass terrace.
Time: 2:30-3:00 Place: Grass Commons Type: Performance

Just Local Foods

A food vender providing foods from purely local sources.
Time: 1:00-4:25 Place: VP13 Type: Food

Kirtan Chanting

Josh Polich demonstrates Kirtan changing, an ancient Hindu spiritual music form.
Time: 12:20-12:50 Place: Labyrinth Type: Music

Labyrinth

Dennis Eikenberry will present a workshop on the history, meaning and uses of the Labyrinth.
Time: 2:30-3:00;3:55-4:25 Place: Workshop II Type: Workshop

Letters for Peace Project

A peace and reconciliation project in which American children write to Iraqi children.
Time: 1:00-4:25 Place: VP20 Type: Peace Display

Military Families Speak Out

Steve Wagner will speak and present for Military Families Speak Out.
Time: 1:00-4:25 Place: VP3 Type: Peace Display

Native American Drumming

Dan Hull and others on the heartbeat drum
Time: 12:50-1:00;5:10-5:20 Place: Labyrinth Type: Performance

Native American Vision of Peace

Dan Hull will present a Native Vision of Peace.
Time: 2:30-3:00;3:55-4:25 Place: Workshop V Type: Workshop

Natural Health for Mind and Body

Marybeth Buchele HMC*, a Professional Homeopath present on Natural Health for Mind and Body.
Time: 1:00-4:25 Place: VP28 Type: Special

Network of Spiritual Progressives

Lois and Mark Helland and Eileen Immerman will present information on how to get involved in Network of Spiritual Progressives, an interfaith movement that challenges everyday citizens to make a difference. We are spiritual people who challenge the religious right in a positive and thoughtful way. Come learn about the Global Marshall Plan and why our government should work towards embracing it.
Time: 1:00-4:25 Place: VP8 Type: Peace Display

New Moon Mehndi

Henna Body Art
Time: 1:00-4:25 Place: VP10 Type: Art

Nonviolent Peaceforce

Dr. Ann Frisch will present on non-violence and peace.
Time: 1:00-4:25 Place: VP4 Type: Peace Display

Northwoods Peace Initiative--Anathoth Community Farm PGD

Mike Miles & Barb Kass present on their life of activism in their highly regard peace and sustainable living community.
Time: 1:00-4:25 Place: VP23 Type: Peace Display

Opening with Circle of Prayer

Opening of the Event with Inter-Denominational Prayer Leaders.
Time: 1:00-1:15 Place: Labyrinth Type: Admin

Peace Flags PGD

Maxine Miller is facilitating work with the Peace Flags which were passed on to us from our friends at the Red Cedar Peace Initiative, from their 7/20/08 fund-raiser.
Time: 1:00-4:25 Place: Grass Commons Type: Peace Display

Peaceful Super-Heroes

A Peaceful Super-Heroes drawing contest will be facilitated by Mark Helpsmeet at the Quaker table.
Time: 1:00-4:25 Place: VP14 Type: Children

Poppy Moelter

A popular local musician.
Time: 3:55-4:25 Place: Labyrinth Type: Music

Potluck for Participants

Potluck feast to celebrate event for participants and volunteers.
Time: 5:45 Place: Grass Commons Type: Admin

Progressive Student Association

Progressive Student Association from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire.
Time: 1:00-4:25 Place: VP6 Type: Peace Display

Rangoli

Lori Chilefone and one of her daughters will faciliate a Rangoli children's activity (Rangoli is an Indian art form which children can do with chalk).
Time: 1:00-4:25 Place: Clock Tower Type: Children

Red Cedar Peace Initiative

Marion Lang presents for the Red Cedar Peace Initiative, a popular local peace organization.
Time: 1:00-4:25 Place: VP21 Type: Peace Display

Relative Minor--Anathoth Community Farm MP

Mike Miles & Barb Kass present on their life of activism in their highly regard peace and sustainable living community.
Time: 4:25-5:10 Place: Labyrinth Type: Music

SGI-USA

Tristan Colonna presents on SGI-USA Buddhist Group.
Time: 1:00-4:25 Place: VP11 Type: Peace Display

Shalom Mennonite Church

Pastor Daniel Winings will present the Shalom Mennonite Church's views on peace.
Time: 1:00-4:25 Place: VP22 Type: Peace Display

Staff and Faculty for Peace and Justice

Karen Pope provides information on a local campus peace organization.
Time: 1:00-4:25 Place: VP7 Type: Peace Display

Trinity Community Aid Network

Don Newville presents for the Trinity Community Aid Netowrk
Time: 1:00-4:25 Place: VP24 Type: Peace Display

Unity Drummers

Native American Drummers
Time: 12:30-12:50 Place: Clock Tower Type: Performance

Vender and Exhibitor Setup

Vendor and Exhibitors setup their displays.
Time: 11:00-12:00 Place: NA Type: Admin

Veterans for Peace

Steve Wagner present for the Veterans for Peace Organization.
Time: 1:00-4:25 Place: VP15 Type: Peace Display

Voices for Peace Institute

Voices for Peace Institute - A peace organization in Eau Claire Wisconsin.
Time: 1:00-4:25 Place: VP1 Type: Peace Display

Volunteer Orientation

Orientation meeting for volunteers
Time: 10:30-11:00 Place: Clock Tower Type: Admin

Wheels of Justice PGD

Sell books, Palestine crafts, dvds, buttons, etc...(This from email from (8/27/08) email from Lama Nasser to Lou).
Time: 1:00-4:25 Place: VP9 Type: Peace Display

Wheels of Justice SP

Speakers for wheels of justice will be brought in to provide eye-witness testomony on events in Iraq and Palestine.
Time: 1:35-2:30 Place: Labyrinth Type: Speaker

WHYS Radio

A popular low powar radio station specializing in progressive topics.
Time:  Place:  Type: Special

Wildwood Crafts and Treasures

A vendor of crafts and treasures.
Time: 1:00-4:25 Place: VP26 Type: Special

Women in Black

Karen Pope and Kate Hale provide information on the peace group, Women in Black.
Time: 1:00-4:25 Place: VP5 Type: Peace Display

Woo's Pagoda

A popular local oriental food restaurant.
Time: 1:00-4:25 Place: VP25;VP27 Type: Food

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