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Event |
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Thurs., Oct. 1st
7:30 p.m. |
Strong Women. This live dramatization of the experiences of women who have been incarcerated in Cook County, Illinois, jails, showcases their creative and poetic expressions and is a production of Still Point Theatre Collective. This event is the first in the Newman Foundation’s 2009-2010 Distinguished Speaker Series.
Newman Center, 320 Rose Lane, Lexington
Pathways to Peace - 5th Anniversary Francisfest;
Details:
here.
Franciscan Peace Center |
Pat Griffin
(859) 230-1986 |
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Fri., Oct. 2nd
7 - 9 p.m. |
Film: Pray the Devil Back to Hell. A multi
award-winning film, Pray the Devil
Back to He! is a gripping account of a
group of brave and visionary women
who demanded peace for Liberia, a
nation torn to shreds by civil war.
Reception and discussion to follow
in the Library’s Art Gallery.
Downtown Lexington Public Library.
Pathways to Peace - 5th Anniversary Francisfest;
Details:
here.
Franciscan Peace Center |
Pat Griffin
(859) 230-1986 |
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Sat., Oct. 3rd
1:30 - 3:30 p.m. |
Dances of Universal Peace.For all
ages, the Dances are simple, joyous,
and multi-cultural, using sacred
phrases, chants, music and movement
from the many spiritual traditions.
Please bring your favorite
“peace-filled” snack, appetizer, or
finger food to share. Facilitator is
Fran Belvin.
Unitarian Universalist Church.
Pathways to Peace - 5th Anniversary Francisfest;
Details:
here.
Franciscan Peace Center |
Pat Griffin
(859) 230-1986 |
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Sat., Oct. 3rd
7 p.m. |
Film - Francis of Assisi: Reluctant Saint. Based on the book by
Donald Spoto, this production gets
behind the legend to discover a
man who lived in a time much like
our own, filled with violence and
upheaval; a man who played many
roles: wealthy lothario, soldier, businessman,
preacher, defender of the
poor, and a rebel who never hesitated
to speak the truth to the powerful.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church.
Pathways to Peace -
5th Anniversary Francisfest; Details:
here.
Franciscan Peace Center |
Pat Griffin
(859) 230-1986 |
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Sun., Oct. 3rd
7 p.m. |
Beyond Our Differences.
This
PBS documentary provides a tapestry
of distinct voices, expressing a
universal expression of hope and
the courage to promote social
change. Reception and discussion to
follow in Conference Room A,
where Rev. Bob Silvanik presents
“Creating Spiritual Paths to Peace.”
Karen Armstrong’s “Charter for
Compassion” will be introduced,
promoting the principles of the
Golden Rule.
Downtown Lexington Public Library.
Pathways to Peace -
5th Anniversary Francisfest; Details:
here.
Franciscan Peace Center |
Pat Griffin
(859) 230-1986 |
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Wed., Oct. 7th
7:30 p.m. |
Coal Country - Premier of Documentary Film.
Kentucky's debut of this film includes music and discussion with special guests Jean Ritchie, Kathy Mattea and Silas House. This new documentary presents the
dramatic struggle over the use of
coal, which provides over half the
electricity in America. There will be an
after-movie gathering at Al's Bar
(601 N Limestone, Lexington)
hosted by Kentuckians For The
Commonwealth and Sierra Club to
benefit Mountain Justice.
Kentucky Theater, Lexington. Benefit for the Sierra
Club & Kentuckians for the Commonwealth. Tickets: $25. Details:
here. |
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Thurs. , Oct. 8th
7:30 p.m. |
Multifaith Panel Discussion: How
can our faiths work together individually and together for the
environment. Developing last year’s
well-attended discussion, this evening
brings together panelists from
a variety of perspectives: Bob
Ernst, Plowshares Farm Center for
Education and Spirituality; Dr.
Suleiman Darrat, Professor of
Islamic Studies at UK; Rabbi Uriel
Smith, Emeritus Rabbi of Ohavay
Zion Synagogue; Professor Aloma
Dew, Sierra Club representative,
former chair of the
Kentucky
Environmental Quality Commission.
Moderator is Dr. Emily
Askew, Prof. of Systemic Theology
at LTS. Lexington
Theological Seminary (LTS),
Fellowship Hall, 631 S Limestone,
Lexington.Co-sponsored by the Kentucky
Council of Churches & the Central Kentucky Jewish Federation. |
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Fri., Oct. 8th
7:30 p.m. |
Fair
Trade Chocolate & Coffee House.
Unitarian Universalist Church. Proceeds
benefit UUCL children's programs. |
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Sun., Oct. 11th
2:30 p.m. |
Voices for Peace and Justice Writing Contest Award Winner Reading.
Lexington Public Library
Theater, 140 E. Main St., Lexington. Sponsored by Bluegrass Literacy in conjunction with CKCPJ.
Details:
here or call Bluegrass Literacy at 859.299.5982 for contest details and deadline. Entries are invited in multiple genres. |
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Sun., Oct. 11th
4:00 p.m. |
Regarding Misconceptions — A
Muslim and A Jew Speak. A conversation about
misconceptions about Muslims and
Jews. With Nadia Rasheed, a local
physician who often represents the
Muslim community, and Rosie
Moosnick, whose work involves oral
histories with business owners,
both Arabs and Jews. Reception
follows.Masjid
Dilal Mosque, 1545 Russell Cave Rd,
Lexington. |
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Tues., Oct. 20th
9 - 3 p.m. |
The Homeless Connection - 2nd Annual Resource Fair.
Central Christian Church. 205 E. Short
Street, Lexington.
Volunteers needed from 9-11 am 1-3 pm.
Contact Billie Mallory at mallory.
billie @yahoo.com or 859. 285.5211.Sponsors: Veterans Association &
Central KY Homeless & Housing Initiative. NOTE: The Council is sponsoring
the lunch on the 20th for the
resource providers.
Details:
here. |
(859) 285-5211
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Wed., Oct. 21th
7 p.m. |
"Between Barack and A Hard Place:"
Racism and White Denial in The Age of Obama. A lecture by renowned anti-racist activist Tim Wise on his new book.
Worsham Theater; UK
Student Center; Lexington. Sponsors:
MLKing Cultural Center, UK Student Activities Board, and the African
American Studies and Research Program.
Details:
here. |
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Thurs., Oct. 22nd
7 p.m.
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Powering UK's Future - the Coal Plant &
Beyond. The focus will be
on UK's coal-fired plant: What does
it actually do? How does it currently
operate? What are UK's plans for its
future? How does it tie in with UK's
recent efforts to become a more sustainable
campus? The event will be
an opportunity for students, staff,
faculty, adjacent neighborhood associations
and interested, environmentally
concerned citizens to learn
facts and ask questions.
Room 206; UK Student Center;
Lexington. Sponsors: KFTC,
The Sierra Club,
Mountain Justice,
UK Greenthumb, & the
CKCPJ. Details:
here. |
(859) 268-9225
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Fri., Oct. 23rd
1 p.m.
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BCTC Spreaker Series: Eddy Gutierrez - Human Rights, Free
Trade in Central America and Immigration.
Witness for Peace
delegate from Nicaragua addresses
the issues.Bluegrass
Community & Technical College - Cooper Campus; Oswald Auditorium (OB 230);
470 Cooper Drive; Lexington.
BCTC's Students for Peace & Earth Justice.
Details:
here. |
Rebecca Glasscock
(859) 246-6319
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Fri., Oct. 23rd
7 p.m.
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KCIRR: Gutierrez on Free Trade in Central America.
Community
Ventures Bldg; First floor, 560 E. Third St.;
Lexington.
Kentucky
Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights
Details:
here. |
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Sat., Oct. 24th
2 - 5 p.m.
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PeaceMeal Gardens: Pumpkin Festival.
BCTC's
Leestown Campus; 154 Opportunity Way; Lexington;
PeaceMeal Gardens. Children and adults are welcome to
paint a pumpkin from the patch, eat
s’mores heated over a bonfire, learn
about natural dyes, swap seed, and
just enjoy getting being out in the
country on an autumn day. Gourds
and pumpkins will be for sale.
Details:
here. |
Rebecca Glasscock
(859) 246-6319
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Mon. Oct. 26th
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
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Immigrant Children - Your Rights in School
and Court.
Village Branch of Lexington Public Library
Join a
conversation as advocates for young
people and immigrants focus on the
rights of children and families in our
schools, communities and courts.
This information will educate and
empower youth and their families.
2185 Versailles Road; Lexington. Presented by
The Children's
Law Center.
Details:
here. |
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Tues., Oct. 27th
6:30 - 7:45 p.m.
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BCTC Spreaker Series: Iraq Veterans Against
the War - a Perspective. Bryan
Reinhold speaking.
Bluegrass
Community & Technical College - Cooper Campus; Oswald Auditorium (OB 230);
470 Cooper Drive; Lexington.
BCTC's Students for Peace & Earth Justice.
Details:
here. |
Rebecca Glasscock
(859) 246-6319
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Tues., Oct. 27th
6:30 - 7:45 p.m.
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Iraq Veterans Against the War
(IVAW) — a perspective. Bluegrass
Community and Technical
College, 470 Cooper Dr., Lexington,
in the Oswald Building Auditorium. Bryan Reinhardt, IVAW Louisville
chapter, will offer a presentation and
answer questions.
Louisville chapter of IVAW.
Details:
here. |
Kerby Neill
859-293-2265 |
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Tues., Oct. 27th
7:00 p.m.
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KET Film: Living the Story: The Civil
Rights Movement in Kentucky. Worsham
Theater; UK Student Center; Lexington..
LFUCG Human Rights Commission, The
Humanitarium, ML King Cultural Center.
Details:
here. |
lfuchrc@qx.net
859-252-4931 |
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Thurs., Oct. 29th
6:30 p.m.
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TIABG Annual Dinner: Keynote by Jonathan
Miller, Secretary of KY State Finance. Miller is the author of Compassionate
Community: Ten Values to
Unite America. Rev. Albert Pennybacker
will receive the Annual Faith
and Freedom Award.Christ
Church Cathedral; 166 Market Street; Lexington.
Annual Meeting of the
Interfaith Alliance of the Bluegrass.
$20 per person at the
door; $10 for seniors and students. RSVP contacts at right. Please
indicate if you prefer a vegetarian meal.
Details:
here. |
Jesse Mark
(859) 559-5943
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Thurs., Nov. 5th
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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Celebration of Voices for
Peace & Justice - Fundraising Reception for CKCPJ.
Join us
for complimentary wine, hor d'oeuvres & a cash bar as we celebrate the
success of the CKCPJ's Voices 09.
Natasha's Bistro & Bar 112
Esplanade; Lexington. Suggested minimum contribution $15.
Central Kentucky Council for Peace & Justice Details:
here. |
Richard Mitchell
(859) 327-6277 |
