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4/29 Sun 2 pm “Family Reunion” of Occupy Madison. At Veterans Plaza, Capitol end of State St. Bring a copy of a favorite picture(s) or a short story or commentary that we can gather together into a “family album” for some future archiver. This would really help us tell the story of Occupy Madison. And add your name and contact info on the items, to help if anyone wants to follow up with you.
9/1 Tues 1:30 – 7 pm “Becky Young Community Justice” Summit – Madison. First United Methodist Church, 203 Wisconsin Ave. Presenters/Workshops/Strategies on: Proposed legislation regarding OWI’s - Use of $10 million Becky Young Community Justice Fund- Strategies for humane response to mental health issues- and Adequate, effective TAD(Treatment Alternatives & Diversion). Registration: $15 includes meal and materials. Call the WISDOM Office to register 414-831-2070.
9/22 Mon 10:30 am ‘Wasted Money – Wasted Lives’ Rally in Support of Prison Justice – Madison. At Department of Corrections headquarters - 3099 E. Washington. The Rally is organized and sponsored by Prison Action Wisconsin Inc. (PAW).
10/17 Fri 9 pm ‘Soldiers of Conscience’ on Wisconsin Public TV (WPT). It follows Bill Moyers Journal which is from 8-9 pm. This film explores the moral quandaries soldiers face in wartime through the stories of two conscientious objectors; two men who served in Iraq,
New Year's Greetings to UNA USA members statewide, from John Quinlan, new President of the UNA USA Wisconsin division -
Please join us today, Wednesday (Jan. 4th) at noon Central Time, for “A Public Affair,” on WORT-FM 89.9, (Madison area) and streaming at www.wort-fm.org (for those with computer access outside Madison).
Eyes in Gaza:
What we saw, what you can do
with Dr. Mads Gilbert
6/15 Sat 9 am - 4 pm Terri Schmit will lead “Gourd Art: Coiling with Agates” - Sinsinawa. At Sinsinawa Mound. In this daylong class, participants will learn several art techniques. Given a cleaned and cut gourd, the first half of the class will be spent learning how to use and apply alcohol inks to create unique designs or burl effects. The latter part of the class will be spent learning how to apply pygmy palm to a prepared agate and to the gourd.
Join Wisconsin AFL-CIO President David Newby for an observance of Workers Memorial Day at Noon on Wednesday, April 28, in the Assembly Parlor at the State Capitol. The event will honor the 29 West Virginia coal miners and workers killed on the job in Wisconsin last year.
Saturday March 23 - WNPJ's spring steering committee meeting in Eau Claire (at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 421 S Farwell St - click here for map) will feature presentations on frac sand mining, plus reports from member groups and a chance to join WNPJ's nominating committee.
All parts of the day are open to the public:
608-250-9240, Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice, 122 State Street, Suite 405A, Madison, WI 53703, Send an email to the office info@wnpj.org.
WNPJ is a member of the Community Shares of Wisconsin.
