WNPJ + Labor Day events + Water Protectors Walk the Bridge + WNPJ Weaving the Web +Faith in Place Tree Canopy Grant Webinars + Relationship Classes in Green Bay + other statewide events
The WI Network for Peace and Justice is the umbrella non-profit organization
supporting the work of 86 member groups around Wisconsin.
Line 5 News! 'Public testifies on Line 5 as comment period nears end'
"A coalition of faith organizations, environmental advocates, tribal communities, farmers, public health experts, business owners and residents have submitted over 150,000 public comments to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, opposing the pipeline’s continued operation." Want to become involved? Contact Britnie at: britnie.remer@350wisconsin.org
Labor Fest 2024! - Madison
Mon. Sept. 2nd 12:00 Noon – 5:30 pm Madison Labor Temple (1602 S. Park St.)
Food & drink, kids activities, info tables, solidarity roll call, plus live music from Cris Plata with Extra Hot and the Chris O'Leary Band. SCFL's Community Services Committee will also be collecting gift cards and personal care items to help students who are experiencing homelessness in the MMSD Transition Education Program (TEP).
Find more info at https://www.scfl.org/
LABORFEST 2024 Milwaukee
Labor Day is a chance to remember those who made sacrifices for benefits many take for granted: weekends, worker protections, vacation, overtime pay, and the list goes on. It’s also a time to celebrate the power in standing together and the things we can achieve in the future. Because we know, America works best when we say Union YES!
Laborfest 2024 - Monday, September 2nd
11am: Parade leaves Zeidler Union Square
11am-5pm: Laborfest on the Henry Maier Festival Grounds (200 N. Harbor Dr., Milwaukee)
Every year, labor unions and union members of the Milwaukee Area Labor Council, AFL-CIO, put on the biggest festival on the Milwaukee Lakefront that’s free and open to the public. Through the generosity of local unions and the companies at which they work, we can bring you a day of fun at the lakefront that includes live music for adults and families, children’s entertainment, bingo, wrestling, a classic car show, and union raffle with a Grand Prize of $5,000.
But before you head to the lakefront, be sure to visit the parade route to see the union members in their trucks, on their Harleys, and marching with their locals in downtown Milwaukee. The parade ends at the Henry Maier Festival Grounds where Laborfest takes place. More info with info@peaceactionwi.org
2024 Mackinac Bridge Walk
Monday, September 2nd @ 6:30 am - 12:00 pm
Mackinac Bridge, Mackinaw City, MI 49701, USA
All roads lead to the Annual Labor Day Mackinaw Bridge walk. Water protectors will be converging on the Bridge to highlight the need to protect International Waters, including all the Great Lakes.
The annual Mackinac Bridge Walk has been held every Labor Day since 1958. Each year, 40,000 to 65,000 people participate in the five-mile walk across the bridge. The bridge will be closed to public traffic from 6:30 a.m. to noon on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024 to accommodate the walk.
Weaving the Web - WNPJ's monthly virtual Drop-in Hour
Thursday, September 5th @ 12:00pm - 01:00pm
VIRTUAL event, the first Thursday of each month - all are welcome! Hosted this month by Erika Bach who will talk about our Annual Fall Assembly, coming up on Saturday, Oct 19th - save the date!
Webinars to learn about grant opportunities!
Faith in Place will distribute 65 to 85 grants, each up to $30,000, to community organizations and Houses of Worship within environmental justice communities across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana. These grants are intended for planting and maintaining trees on their properties over a four-year period.
There are several webinars coming up in September for you to learn more about this opportunity. Sept 5th and 10th. More find more information by clicking here. Learn more about the opportunity by viewing the full Invitation for Grant Proposals and checking out these FAQs.
Discovery Dating Classes with Wise Women Gathering Place in Green Bay
Join us to learn about self discovery and relationships!
Healthy Relationship Classes in September - starting Sept 4th, on Monday and Wednesdays, 5 - 7 pm - with a final celebration on Sat. Sept 21st at 9 am.
1416 Commanche Ave Suite 1 - Green Bay
Discover Dating is not just about dating! Delve into self discovery and building healthy relationships in any part of your life. Learn how to set and achieve personal goals, make healthy decisions, sort out life’s chaos, good communication skills and more. For youth and adults, alike!
Scholarship opportunities may be available. Contact WWGP at info@wisewomengp.org for more information. https://www.wisewomengp.org/discovery-dating/discovery-dating-classes/
WNPJ Member Group Events
Click here to see a listing of recurring Vigils across the state!
Madison
9/2 @ 12pm-5:30pm: Labor Fest! 2024 - Labor Temple (1602 S. Park St.) Food & drink, kids activities, info tables, solidarity roll call, plus live music from Cris Plata with Extra Hot and the Chris O'Leary Band. SCFL's Community Services Committee will also be collecting gift cards and personal care items to help students who are experiencing homelessness in the MMSD Transition Education Program (TEP). Find more info at https://www.scfl.org/
9/2 @ 12pm-1pm: Vigil for Peace - HOLIDAY reminder! Contact Tim to confirm. Meet at the corner of MLK Jr Blvd and Doty St. Questions? Call Tim at 608-630-3633
9/8 @ 7pm: Presentation: Dr. Mitri Raheb Speaks - Midvale Community Lutheran Church, 4329 Tokay Blvd., open to the public. Born and raised in Palestine, Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb is a co-founder of Bright Stars of Bethlehem. He is founder and president of Dar al-Kalima University in Bethlehem. Previously, he was the pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church in Bethlehem and the president and founder of Diyar Consortium, a Lutheran-based organization serving the Palestinian community. Described as the most widely published Palestinian theologian, Rev. Raheb is the author and editor of more than forty books. He will provide a firsthand account of the current crisis in Gaza and the West Bank and how the work of Bright Stars of Bethlehem is offering hope in the lives of people experiencing extreme suffering and challenges. For more information or questions, contact info@midvalelutheran.org.
Milwaukee
9/2 @ 12pm-1pm: Labor Fest 2024 + Special Peace Action WI Weekly STAND for PEACE at E Chicago St at N Jackson St and E St on the Labor Fest Parade Route. Questions? Contact: info@peaceactionwi.org
9/7 @ 12pm-1pm: Peace Action WI Weekly STAND for PEACE at King and North. Join us and bring your signs. Questions? Contact: info@peaceactionwi.org
Racine
(Note - special venue for this date - Sat. Sept 7th!)
Sat Sept 7, 12:30 – 1:30 pm Weekly Stand for Peace. At the Martin Luther King Plaza, 909 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr., Racine 53404. Supported by the Racine Coalition for Peace and Justice. We have signs, banners and flags available for all. Check out our website, for weather concerns. Free Palestine!
La Crosse
9/5 @ 12pm-12:30pm: Weekly Women in Black Peace Vigil. Meet at Main St & 4th Street South. A weekly vigil for peace every Thursday. Questions? Email dbuffton@yahoo.com
Viroqua
9/7 @ 11am-12pm: Driftless Palestinian Solidarity Weekly Vigil. Meet at Decker and Main. Action Alert: The Driftless Palestinian Solidarity group has a petition to demand that Senators Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson support a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and end financial aid to Israel's military. If your group is interested in getting signatures, please email driftless.solidarity@gmail.com. Thank you for your help!
Appleton
9/7 @ 11am-12pm: Fox Valley Peace Coalition Monthly Vigil (100 West Lawrence Street, and W College, Houdini Plaza) - The Fox Valley Peace Coalition meets on the first Saturday of each month - all are welcome. Bring signs. Contact: Ronna Swift at: ronnajean61@gmail.com
Mackinaw City, MI
9/2 @ 6:30am-12pm: Annual Mackinac Bridge Walk - see spotlight above!
Virtual
9/5 @ 12pm-1pm: Weaving the Web - WNPJ's monthly virtual Drop-in Hour. The first Thursday of each month - all are welcome! Hosted this month by Erika Bach where she will talk about our Annual Fall Assembly, coming up Sat. Oct 19th - save the date! Learn more in the spotlight above. Would you be interested in being part of the 2024-2025 WNPJ Board? If so, let the nominating committee know! info@wnpj.org
9/5 @ 6:30pm-7:30pm: WILPF Monthly Book Circle Conversation - The first Thursday of each month The book tonight: The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidtt. How good intentions and bad ideas are setting up a generation of failure. Offered by Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom-Madison. For questions or more information on getting the zoom link, send a message to: wilpfmadison@gmail.com 608-609-7961 http://wilpfmadison.org/
Join WNPJ - Individual members and groups welcome!
For individuals, join at a sliding scale rate of $35/year – or whatever fits your budget!
For between $50 - $75/year, a WNPJ membership keeps your group connected with peace and justice efforts and helps keep the Network going - and growing!
Visit our website to find out more about the benefits of membership and join us!
We help our member organizations reach a wider audience by amplifying your peace and justice events and actions on our list-serve and Facebook page. Membership also provides access to our community tabling opportunities, our online toolbox of peace and justice resources, and a community that cares about your peace and justice journey.
Here's an opportunity for WNPJ member groups!
WNPJ member groups can sign up to table at the Dane County Farmers Market on Capitol Square every Saturday from April 13th through November 9th at 7am - 1pm. Bring your own table and handouts to SITE 10 on the King Street corner of the Square (next to Veterans for Peace) - you can't sell anything at the non-profit table, but donations to your group are acceptable. Sign up today!
Questions? Contact info@wnpj.org
If your group would like to get your events posted in the weekly e-bulletin – JOIN US!
Interested in a yard sign? WNPJ has yard signs available! yardsigns@wnpj.org
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The WI Network for Peace and Justice is the umbrella non-profit organization
supporting the work of 86 member groups around Wisconsin.
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