[Peace-discuss] Events for next week

[jandurl]

> Exciting events for next week!
>
> 1. PEACE BAZAAR.
> DECEMBER 4, 9am-3pm at Community United Church of Christ.
>
> The 34th annual Peace Bazaar will be held Saturday, December 4th at
> Community United Church of Christ f(6th and Daniel, C) from 9 a.m. until 3
> p.m. The Peace Bazaar is an annual alternative gift fair where we sell new
> and recycled gifts, UNICEF cards and calendars, furniture, several works
> of art, toys, books, plants, fresh-baked goods and much, much more.  If
> you have items to donate call Joan Nelshoppen (369-2853).
> ALL funds raised go to groups promoting peace and social justice.
> This year's local recipients include Community Day Care, El Centro por
> Los Trabajodores, Frances Nelson Health Care Center, St. Jude Catholic
> Worker House, and the Victim Offender Reconciliation Project.  National
> And international recipients include African Great Lakes Initiative,
> Calavera Project (El Salvador) of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Champaign,
> Christian Peacemaker Teams, Oxfam America (specifically for Sudan and
> Chad), and Project Lakota (Pine Ridge Reservation, S. Dakota).
> The Peace Bazaar is co-sponsored by the U-C Friends Meeting, Community
> United Church of Christ, First Mennonite Church Peace Institute and
> McKinley Presbyterian Student Foundation.
>
>
> 2. Expresso Yourself! The Red Herring Coffeehouse
> Saturday, Dec 4 - 8pm
>
> Reviving a long standing Channing-Murray tradition, this Open Stage for
> Open Minds is brought to you by the U-U Young Adult Group at
> Champaign-Urbana. No cover charge. Inexpensive fair trade coffee and tea -
> vegan snacks available for purchase. Sign up to perform early by email at
> uuyaguc at gmail.com For further info contact Eric Wilson at
ejwilsn1 at uiuc.edu.
>
>
> 3. Channing-Murray Holiday Party
> Sunday, Dec. 5 at 5:30 p.m.
>
> All members and friends of Channing-Murray are invited.  Please
> bring family and friends and a favorite holiday salad, vegetarian/vegan
> casserole or dessert to share.
>
> Turkey, vegetarian lasagna and beverages will be provided.  The
> fireplace will be lit and our halls will be decked with  candles
> aglow!  Please come and make merry with us in the beauty and magic
> of the season!
>
>
> 4. Peace Vigil
> First Monday of the Month (December 6) at 8pm
>
> Gather to experience solidarity in expressing hope for a just and
> Peaceful world. Feel free to bring a reading, prayer, or a thought to
> share. For more info contact Jen at 344.1176 or Eric at uuyaguc at gmail.com.
>
> 5. UNICEF CARDS.
>
> A large selection of UNICEF cards and calendars are now on sale at
> The University YMCA on campus 1001 S. Wright St., C). UNICEF holiday
> cards, all-occasion cards, and calendars will be sold during the lunch
> hours (11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.) on weekdays from Nov. 8 - Nov. 19 and Nov.
> 29 - Dec. 3.  Purchase of UNICEF cards and calendars enriches the lives of
> children throughout the world. With programs designed to protect
> children's rights and improve their
> health.
> For more information, contact Joan Nelshoppen at 369-2853 or Claire
> Szoke(356-6710).
>
>
> HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
>
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