Local Peace and Justice Events and Actions Share your gift of the English Language Participate in this wonderful volunteer opportunity at St. Michael’s Parish, 1445 N. 24th Street. We are looking for tutors to help the adult refugees from Myanmar, the former Burma, in learning English and in preparation for citizenship. Tutoring would be on a one-on-one basis for one hour once a week. The day and time are agreed upon by the teacher/tutor and the student. Easy to follow materials are provided. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Patricia (Pat) Roehrig, at proehrig@wi.rr.com or call 414-461-5592. Recurring Events:
Sikh Community Annual 6K Run/Walk - Aug 5 This Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. There will be great ethnic food, games, and festivities -- all FREE, including the run/walk! Registration Opens 7:30 a.m. --- Run is at 9 a.m. Food & Festivities until about 3 p.m. Oak Creek High School Football Field, 340 E. Puetz Rd., Oak Creek. To register an individual or team, to make a monetary donation, and to get more information go to: Chardhi Kala Lanterns for Peace and Violence Prevention - Aug 6 Sponsored by Peace Action Wisconsin, Lantern’s for Peace is a commemorative service in honor of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki victims who lost their lives in the atomic bombing August 6, 1945. Additionally, we will pay tribute to local victims in the city of Milwaukee who were victims of gun violence. Sunday, August 6, 55:00 - 9:00 p.m., Washington Park Urban Ecology Center, 1859 N. 40th St. We Are Water - Aug 6 The Great Lakes are Our Home - We Are Water: A Beachfront
Celebration of Milwaukee's Waters. Sunday, August 6, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.,
North end of Bradford Beach, 2400 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr. Flyer. Learn more. "Chasing Coral" Film Viewing - Aug 8 Watch "Chasing Coral," Tuesday, August 8, 5:30 p.m., Milwaukee East Side Library, North Ave. and Cramer. By the filmmakers of "Chasing Ice", documenting the impact of climate change on coral reefs around the planet. Sponsored by CART- Climate Action Round Table ( 350 Milw. is a member of CART.) Public “Conversation on Race” - Aug 8 A public “Conversation on Race” will be held Tuesday, August 8 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Brown Deer United Methodist Church, 5736 W. Brown Deer Rd., Brown Deer. The “Conversation” is part of an ongoing series of public discussions on race being sponsored by the church. “Conversations on Race” is for people who are ready to discuss how we are approaching racial issues both personally and systemically. It is a time to learn about the fears, angers, prejudices, systemic privileges and spiritual power that we each hold. This event is open to the public and is handicapped accessible. Learn More Cathedral Squared Enterprises - Aug 19/20 & Aug 26 Cathedral Squared Enterprises is presenting their products for sale
at 2 local fairs. Oconomowoc Arts Festival Aug 19 & 20 from 10:00
am - 5:00 pm and Washington Heights Boulevard Bash Aug 26 1 - 7 pm. See Flyer for locations and details of the events..
Cathedral Squared Enterprises artisan project gathers women from a
variety of stories and histories to build authentic relationships while
creating functional art out of materials otherwise headed to the
landfill. Learn More Green Alliance Sustainability Fair - Aug 26 The Green Alliance Sustainability Fair is a gathering of organizations and businesses to inform and engage the citizens of Waukesha County and beyond about environmental sustainability. • Learn basic to advanced sustainable practices • Become inspired to live and work responsibly in the environment. • Find products and services derived with sustainable practices. • Gather resources to tap into when you’re ready to take a sustainable step. The Fair includes exhibits, presentations and activities throughout the park for children and adults. August 26, 9 am to 3 pm at Lapham Peak. Details and program guide can be found here. Community honey-themed food and discussion will highlight
Redeemer’s rooftop hives and focus on the themes of environmental
resilience, food justice, the importance of bees and how we can learn
lessons from the hive and apply them to our communities and our consumer
choices. August 29, 4:30 - 8:30 p.m., Frank Zeidler Center for Public
Discussion, 631 N 19th Street, Milwaukee. Learn more and register here. Scripture with Scholars - Sep 6 Elizabeth Nagel, S.S.D. presents "Discipleship in Matthew: A Daily
and Lifelong Mission to Manifest God's Kingdom on Earth." Wednesday
September 6, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
Atrium. For more information contact Connie Bach connie.bach@sbcglobal.net. Archbishop Listecki's Pallium Lecture - Oct 19 Join Michael Nuaghton, Ph.D. and William Bowman, MBA as they
reflect on Christian business and leadership in a conversation moderated
by Daniel J. Scholz, Ph.D. Thursday, OCtober 19, 7:00 p.m., Divine
Saviro Holy Angels High School, 4257 N 100th St. Learn More. Untold Stories Fall Writing Workshop - Oct 28/29 Lotus Legal Clinic, in partnership with the Voices and Faces
Project, are accepting applications for the Untold Stories Fall writing
workshop "The Stories We Tell." This acclaimed weekend-long creative
writing workshop helps survivors of gender-based violence and human
trafficking tell their stories in a way that drives personal and social
change, breaking the barriers of shame and stigma about these issues.
Scholarships are available. Hosted at Jewish Museum Milwaukee. Learn more and request an application from Janet@voicesandfaces.org. |
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