[Peace] Peace Bazaar Dec 6th

[Joan Nelshoppen]

I apologise for any multiple listings you might be receiving.  Just trying
to get the word out.  Joan

Friends,

The 33rd annual Peace Bazaar is about two and a half weeks away. This
community event is a wonderful way to begin the holiday season.  As most of
you know, the Peace Bazaar sells gifts (new and recycled), baked goods,
UNICEF cards and calendars, furniture, toys, books, plants, gift
certificates to local restaurants and businesses, several works by local
artists, and much, much more.  You are invited to join us.

The 33rd annual Peace Bazaar will be held Saturday, December 6th from 9 a.m.
to 3 p.m. at Community United Church of Christ. CUCC is at 6th and Daniel in
Champaign.  (Free weekend parking is available in the parking garage just
north of the church at John and 6th.)

All funds raised from the Peace Bazaar go to groups supporting Peace and
Social Justice. This year the recipients include the BOAST Academy
after-school program, El Centro por los Trabajadores, the Independent Media
Center, and St. Jude Catholic Worker House.  International recipients
include Doctors Without Borders, Heifer Project International, Ploughshares,
and NISGUA, the Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala.  Local
peace activist Meridith Kruse is currently working with NISGUA in Guatemala.
Peace Bazaar proceeds will help pay some of her expenses.

Last year the Peace Bazaar was able to donate $3325 to seven peace and
justice groups, with each receiving $475. We hope to raise as much or more
this year.

You can help make this possible by:

a) donating items to sell. Do you have things that you don't want or need
anymore or things that just aren't your style but that are too good to be
thrown away? Would those items make good gifts or be something someone else
could use? Consider recycling your extras through the Peace Bazaar. We'd be
happy to take your excess clutter.  Please see the end of this note for
items we do and do not accept as donations.  Donations can be dropped off at
412 W Oregon St in Urbana or call 344-7942 to arrange for pick-up of larger
donations.

b) getting the word out about the Bazaar. Please let your interested friends
know that it is happening Dec. 6th. Posters are available or feel free to
copy this e-mail to friends.

c) come shopping on Dec. 6th between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. We always have some
spectacular deals and treasures waiting to be found. Saturday Dec. 6th at
Community United Church of Christ at 6th and Daniel Streets in Champaign.
Come at 9 a.m. for the best selection.  Half-price sale begins at 1 p.m.
Come shopping!  You’ll be glad you did.

d) volunteering. Volunteers are always welcome and are what makes this event
happen. Two hours of your time can make a big difference. E-mail
jnelshoppen at insightbb.com or call 344-7942.  It’s a fun way to meet other
activists and community members.

UNICEF cards and calendars will be available at the Peace Bazaar. If you
would like to get yours earlier, they are also on sale at the University
YMCA during lunch hours (11:45 am - 1:15 pm) Nov 17 - 21 and Dec 1-5.  Call
344-7942 or e-mail mail jnelshoppen at insightbb.com  for more info.

If you’ve read this far, first of all - thanks!!! Secondly, you seem
interested - if you'd like any additional information about donations,
posters, volunteering, UNICEF merchandise, the groups being funded, etc. we
would love to give it to you.  Please contact Joan Nelshoppen
(jnelshoppen at insightbb.com, 344-7942) or Claire Szoke  (cszoke at uiuc.edu,
356-6710 or 265-0581)

We do hope you will join us in this wonderful holiday event on December
6th!!
Peace,
Joan Nelshoppen
Claire Szoke
co-coordinators Peace Bazaar




Items we accept for donation:
Decorative items, toys, pottery, ceramics, dishes, cookware, pasta makers,
bread makers and other small kitchen appliances, ceramics, baked goods,
hand-made crafts, household items, antiques, house plants, works by local
artists, gift certificates to local restaurants and businesses, sports
equipment, musical instruments, multicultural art, handspun and woven
scarves, hats, and wraps, sweaters suitable for giving as gifts, children’s
books, cook books, coffee table books, gardening books, recently published
fiction, furniture, microwaves, televisions (Please call first about
donations of furniture, microwaves, televisions or other large items.)

Please do NOT donate the following:
Used clothing, shoes, computer equipment, broken items, magazines, text
books, encyclopedia sets, coffee cups, toy guns, toy soldiers, other violent
toys